1.Analysis of clinical and pathological features of 187 postmenopausal women with thickening endometrial
Ying CUI ; Linlin MA ; Dan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2012;31(7):596-599
Objective To investigate the clinical and pathological features of postmenopausal women with thickening endometrial. Methods Totally 187 patients with postmenopausal endometrial thickening by transvaginal B-ultrasound were divided into symptomatic group (n=104)and asymptomatic group (n=83).Their body mass index,age of menarche and menopause,history of menstruation and reproductive,application of estrogen,and hypertension and diabetes were collected.All the patients underwent hysteroscopy and biopsy procedures. Results There was no difference between two groups in body mass index [ (24.3 ± 3.2) kg/m2 vs.(23.3 ± 2.6) kg/m2,t =3.79,P =0.052]. The postmenopausal time of symptomatic patients in the group was shorter than the asymptomatic [ ( 14.6 ± 2.4) years vs.( 16.5 ± 2.9 ) years,t =4.12,P =0.039].The patients in the asymptomatic group were older than the patients in the symptomatic group [(68.1 ±4.8) years vs.(66.1± 5.5) years,F=3.89,P =0.046].The average endometrial thickness of patients in the asymptomatic group showed no difference compared with patients in the symptomatic group [(7.2 ±1.4) mm vs. (7.8 ± 2.0) mm,F=3.21,P=0.065]. There were 5 cases of endometrial adenocarcinoma,1 case of endometrial atypical hyperplasia,38 cases of endometrial polyp,25 cases of submucosal hysteromyoma,14 cases of proliferative phase endometrium in the asymptomatic group;while 8 cases of endometrial adenocarcinoma,1 case of endometrial stromal sarcoma,4 cases of endometrial serous papillary carcinoma,5 cases of endometrial atypical hyperplasia,47 cases of endometrial polyps,21 cases of submucosal hysteromyoma,2 cases of uterine empyema,8 cases of chronic inflammation of the endometrium, 8 cases of proliferative phase endometrium in the symptomatic group,respectively. Conclusions Most of endometrial thickness in postmenopausal women are benign lesions, mainly including endometrial polyps and submucous myoma, but endometrial cancer accounts for a certain percentage. Hysteroscopy is minimally invasive,safe and with specificity for the diagnosis and treatment of endometrial lesions.
2.Cryoprecipitate applied to postoperative wounds of patients with anal and rectal diseases
Weina LIU ; Yubao CUI ; Ying ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2001;0(06):-
Objectve To find out an effective method for treatment of postoperative wounds of the patients with anal and rectal diseases.Methods Cryoprecipitate was smeared over postoperative wounds of the patients with anal and bowel diseases(the experimental group),and the mean healing time,infection rates and hemostatic effect were observed and compared to the patients who were treated by routine medicine(the control group).Results The mean healing time of patients with hemorrhoid,anal fistula and perianal abscess was shorter than the control group by 5.68 days,6.01 days and 1.87 days respectively.And the infection rates of the experimental and control group were 9.18%(9/98)and 44.68%(42/94)respectively,significant difference between them was found( P
3.Cloning and characterization of the group 5 allergens from Dermatophagoides farinae
Yubao CUI ; Jianglong PENG ; Ying ZHOU ; Ying WANG ; Wei SUN
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2009;29(3):208-212
Objective To obtain the gene coding for the group 5 allergens from Dermatophagoides farinae ( Derf5 ) and predict its molecular characteristics. Methods The total RNA of D. farinae were extracted, and the gene Derf5 was amplified by RT-PCR with the primers designed according to previous sequence published in GenBank. The target gene was linked into pMD19-T Simple plasmid, sequenced and analyzed by bioinformatics software. Results The sequence homology reached to 97.8% between our sequenced result with one complete open reading fragment (ORF) and the reference. The gene encode an extracellular hydrophobic protein with 132 amino acid resides, one signal peptide from 1 to 19 position and one transmembrane domain from 1 to 19 position. The secondary structure was composed of extended strand (1. 52% ), random coil (7.58%) and alpha helix (90.91%). The encoded protein was deduced to have two Casein kinase Ⅱ phosphorylation sites. The similarity of the amino acid sequence of the group 5 allergens were 78% between D. farinae and D. pteronyssinus. Conclusion The gene Derf5 was cloned successfully, and its characteristics was primarily predicted.
4.Establishment of Standard Medication History in China
Min LU ; Ying ZHOU ; Yan LIANG ; Yimin CUI
China Pharmacy 2007;0(25):-
OBJECTIVE: To explore the way to establish standard medication history in China. METHODS: To establish Chinese standard medication history by referring to other medication history pattern abroad, considering three factors - patients, physicians and pharmacists centered on the pharmaceutical care, and taking a case of diabetes mellitus patient as example to explain it clearly. RESULTS: The medication history was established by combining tables and descriptions, which consisted of four parts: First page, Record chart, Procedure and Summary. CONCLUSION: This medication history is concise, comprehensive, and legible, and it highlights the characteristics of pharmacists' job and meets the needs of clinical pharmacy practice.
5.Effect of Du Meridian Electroacupuncture of the Scalp on Deglutition Disorder after Stroke
Chang-dou ZHOU ; Sheng-wang FENG ; Cui-ying XU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2006;12(10):899-900
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Du meridian electroacupuncture of the scalp on deglutition disorder after stroke.Methods67 patients with deglutition disorder after stroke were randomly divided into the experimental group (n=34) and control group (n=33). The patients of the experimental group were received Du meridian electroacupuncture of the scalp as main therapy, combined with routine medicine treatments; the patients of the control group were only received routine medicine treatments. Before and after treatments, deglutition function of all patients was assessed by drinking water test and clinical effect was also assessed.ResultsAfter treatment, the deglutition function of the patients in the experiment group was markedly improved and superior to those in the control group ( P<0.01).ConclusionDu meridian electroacupuncture can markedly improve the clinical effect of routine medicine treatments on deglutition disorder after stroke.
6.Changes of vaginal microecology in elderly postmenopausal women
Dan ZHOU ; Ying CUI ; Linlin MA ; Fengli WU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2014;33(12):1334-1337
Objective To investigate the changes and significances of vaginal microecology in elderly postmenopausal women.Methods 50 postmenopausal women and 68 reproductive age women with no subjective symptoms and normal vaginal microecological who had health examination in Beijing Hospital were selected.The contents and strains of vaginal lactobacilli in both groups were detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR),and their differences between the two groups were analyzed.Results 92% (46 cases) of postmenopausal women had only one vaginal lactobacillus strain in vaginal,and 8%(4 cases) of them had two lactobacillus strains in vaginal.But 4%(3 cases) of reproductive-age women had only one vaginal lactobacillus strain in vaginal,and 96% (65 cases) of them had two and more lactobacillus strains in vaginal.There was a significant difference in the strains of vaginal lactobacilli between the two groups (x2=91.035,P=0.000).The strains of vaginal lacmbacilli ranking top 4 detection rate was Lactobaeillus jensenii (30.0%),Lactobacillus gasseri (22.6%),Lactobacillus crispatus (16.9%) and Lactobacillus inert (13.2%) in postmenopausal women,while Lactobacillus inert (80.8 %),Lactobacillus crispatus (70.5 %),Lactobacillus gasseri (67.6%) and Lactobacillus jensenii (39.7%) in reproductive-age women.The content of 16s rDNA from vaginal lactobacillus was more in reproductive age women than in postmenopausal women [(87.3 ±0.8) ng/g total DNA vs.(35.1±3.6) ng / g total DNA,t=6.514,P=0.048].Conclusions Lactobacillus strains colonizing in vaginal are different between postmenopausal women and reproductive age women,and the content of the vaginal lactobacillus is reduced significantly in postmenopausal women.
7.Biological functions of alternative polyadenylation
Liang YANG ; Hongxing ZHANG ; Ying CUI ; Gangqiao ZHOU
Military Medical Sciences 2015;(5):393-397
Alternative polyadenylation ( APA) is a widespread phenomenon and an important layer of gene regulation . APA contributes to the complexity of the transcriptome by allowing a single gene to encode multiple mRNA isoforms that dif -fer either in their coding sequence or in their 3′untranslated regions (3′UTR).The length of the 3′UTR can affect the sta-bility, localization and efficiency of the messenger RNAs ( mRNAs) by altering binding sites of RNA binding proteins or mi-croRNAs(miRNAs).The polyadenylation process , mechanisms governing APA and biological consequences resulting from APA are only starting to be deciphered .Here, we review the research progress in APA .
8.Clinical investigation of docetaxel combined with nedaplatin in the treatment of recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer in elderly women
Ying CUI ; Dan ZHOU ; Linlin MA ; Guihua SHEN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2013;32(8):836-839
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of concomitant docetaxal (DTX) and nedaplatin (NDP) therapy for recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer in elderly women.Methods Totally 42 elderly patients with histologically confirmed recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer received chemotherapy with DTX combined with NDP.DTX with the dose of 60-70 mg/m2 was administered intravenously on day 1,followed by NDP with the dose of 70-80 mg/m2 given intravenously on day 2.The treatment was repeated every 3 weeks.The efficacy was evaluated according to response evaluation criteria in solid tumors (RECIST) and serum CA125 level.Adverse reactions were assessed according to performance and standard criteria in toxicity of anticancer agents of WTO.Results 4 patients were switched to other chemotherapy strategies due to progression of disease after 2 courses of treament,and the other patients completed 4 to 6 courses.Among 42 patients,18 cases (42.9%)showed complete remission,10 cases (23.8%) showed partial remission,6 cases (14.3%) were in stable conditions,and 8 cases (19.0%) progressed to severe disease.The median progression-free survival (PFS) time was 7 months,and the efficacy rate (complete and partial remission) was 66.7%(28/42).The main adverse effects were alopecia,nausea and vomit,and leucopenia.Patients could get remission by receiving drug therapy.Conclusions Docetaxel plus nedaplatin therapy has a good therapeutic effect with low incidence of adverse reactions,high safety and well tolerance in elderly platinum-sensitive women and in those with platinum-resistant recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer.
9.TLC Qualitative Studies of 11 Species of Selaginella Medicinal Material
Guohua CUI ; Ying SHI ; Bin GAO ; Fang YE ; Kexiang ZHOU ;
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 2000;0(06):-
Objective To establish an effective qualitative discrimination method for Selaginella medicinal materials.Meth- ods Thin layer chromatography(TLC)method was used.Results The TLC method has a good specialization for identifying Selaginella medicinal materials and can distinguish Selaginella rnoellendorfii from other 10 familiar species in northern areas of Guangdong province.Conclusion The method can help to control the quality of Selaginella moellendorfii Tablet.
10.Optimization of the detection method for urine S-phenylmercapturic acid via modified performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
CUI Shi wei ZHOU Xiao ying XING Cai hong YAN Hui fang
China Occupational Medicine 2022;49(06):692-696
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To optimize the extraction and quantification methods for the determination of S phenylmercapturic acid
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(SPMA) in urine with performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. The urine was hydrolyzed with 50.0%
sulfuric acid. The hydrolysate was purified by solid phase extraction column. Purified samples were separated by C18
chromatographic column and detected by tandem mass spectrometry. The isotope labeled SPMA was used as the internal
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standard. The internal standard curve was used for quantification. The linear range of SPMA was 0.50 50.00 μg/L with
the correlation coefficient of 0.999 8. The detection limit and the lower limit of quantification were 0.05 and 0.17 μg/L,
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respectively. The recovery rate was 97.0% 102.0%. The within run and between run relative standard deviation were 0.6% 1.0%
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and 1.7% 6.5%, respectively. The mass concentration of urinary SPMA in the occupational benzene exposure group was
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higher than the non occupational benzene exposure group by this method (median: 2.81 0.28 μg/g creatinine, <0.05).
Conclusion
Compared to the national standard method, this optimized method of solid phase extraction and internal standard
for quantification eliminates the matrix effect. This method is accurate and precise, and is suitable for the determination of SPMA
acid in urine.