1.Method and application for improving the load capacity of CT diagnosis table top.
Di WANG ; Ruixia ZHANG ; Fen LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2014;38(2):152-153
In the load capacity test of CT diagnosis table top, by analyzing the easy destroy area and related test data for the table top, using a simple mechanical auxiliary support structure in local area of the table top to solve the insufficient loading strength problem of table top and obtain significant results during the actual product usage.
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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instrumentation
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methods
2.Enhanced apoptosis-inducing effect of etoposide on leukemic cell lines M-07e and TF-1 by the proteasome inhibitor Z-LLL-CHO.
Yu LAN ; Xue-Min ZHANG ; Ping-Di YANG ; Bei-Fen SHEN
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2003;11(5):485-489
Recent researches indicate that ubiquitin-protea some pathway plays an important role in apoptosis regulation. Proteasome inhibitors induce apoptosis in many kinds of neoplastic cells, thus provide a great opportunity for exploring synergy of proteasome inhibitors and other apoptosis-inducing agents. In this study, the effect of the proteasome inhibitor Z-LLL-CHO combined with etoposide (VP16) on leukemic cell lines M-07e and TF-1 was investigated by MTT assay, trypan blue exclusion, flow cytometry and Western blot. The results showed that the combination of Z-LLL-CHO and VP16 was much more effective than either agents alone in promoting cytotoxicity in both cell lines evaluated. Accumulation of cells in S + G2/M phase of the cell cycle was observed in the cells treated with VP16 and Z-LLL-CHO alone, while apparent increase of sub-G0/G1 fraction was detected in cells treated with combination of the agents. The cleavage of Bcl-2 into a shortened 22 kD fragment was detected in M-07e cells exposed to either agents alone, and the fraction of 22 kD fragment was increased in the cells treated with combination of the agents. In conclusion, the combination of Z-LLL-CHO and VP16 enhanced their individual cytotoxic effect by inducing apoptosis, in which increase of S + G2/M fraction in cell cycle as well as the enhanced cleavage of Bcl-2 are the possible mechanism of the additive effect on leukemic cells by Z-LLL-CHO and VP16.
Apoptosis
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drug effects
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Cell Cycle
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drug effects
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Cell Line, Tumor
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Cysteine Endopeptidases
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Etoposide
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pharmacology
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Humans
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Leukemia
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pathology
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Multienzyme Complexes
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antagonists & inhibitors
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Oligopeptides
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pharmacology
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Proteasome Endopeptidase Complex
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2
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analysis
3.Malar reconstruction in the patients with Treacher-Collin's syndrome.
Min WEI ; Xiong-zheng MU ; Ru-hongzh ZHANG ; Yi-ming WANG ; Guo-xian ZHU ; Sheng-zhi FEN ; Di-sheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2004;20(2):101-103
OBJECTIVEThe key feature of Treacher-Collin's syndrome is malar dysostosis. The article focused on malar reconstruction for Treacher-Collin's syndrome and compared the implant materials.
METHODSFrom 1994 to 2002, a total of 55 patients with Treacher-Collin's syndrome were treated with malar reconstruction. In the operation, the lateral orbital rim and the mala were exposed by the bicoronal incision or the subciliary incision. The mala was augmented and reconstructed with implants of different materials, including autologous bone (rib, ilia or cranium). Medpor biomaterial or bone cement.
RESULTSThe operations of the 55 patients were all successful without infection. The satisfactory rate in facial contour was 90%. Implant exclusion occurred in 2 cases using hone cement.
CONCLUSIONMalar reconstruction is the most important treatment for Treacher-Collin's syndrome. Every implant material has advantages and shortcomings. Autologous hone is the best material for malar reconstruction. Medpor is the best artificial material, with good histocompatibility, without exclusion, absorption and donor injury.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Bone Cements ; Bone Transplantation ; methods ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Mandibulofacial Dysostosis ; surgery ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures ; methods ; Transplantation, Autologous ; Treatment Outcome ; Zygoma ; surgery
4.Induction of Apoptosis in Leukemic Cells by Inhibiting the Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway and Its Possible Mechanism
Yu LAN ; Xue-Min ZHANG ; Mei-Ru HU ; Yi YANG ; Ping-Di YANG ; Bei-Fen SHEN
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2001;9(2):105-109
The ubiquitin-proteasome pathway is the principal mechanism for the degradation of short-lived proteins in eukaryotic cells. Recently, proteasome inhibitors have been shown to induce apoptosis in many kinds of human malignant cells. In this study, the mechanism of apoptosis induced by proteasome inhibitor in leukemic cells was examined. Evaluated by MTT assay, treatment of leukemic cells with Z-LLL-CHO, a reversible proteasome inhibitor, induced cell death in a dose-dependent manner. Appearance of the sub G(0)/G(1) fraction of cell cycle observed in flow cytometry assay suggested the induction of apoptosis, which was further proved by typical DNA ladder and morphological study. Western blot displayed the cleavage of bcl-2 into a shortened 22 kD fragment and the decrease in the levels of caspase-3 precursor. A highly sensitive colorimetric assay was employed and the elevation of caspase-3 activity was detected in both cell lines after treatment with Z-LLL-CHO. By comparison, these results showed that the leukemic cell line M-07e and KG-1a, which both express bcl-2 at a relative high level, had different susceptibility to undergo apoptosis induced by Z-LLL-CHO, which possibly due to their different levels of expression and activation of caspase-3 precursor, as well as their different degree of bcl-2 cleavage after treated by Z-LLL-CHO.
6.Intestinal preparation of compound polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder combined with Magnesium Sulfate in constipation patients
Xiao-Fen MENG ; Di ZHANG ; Yi YANG ; Hua LI ; Ya-Ya TIAN ; Cheng-Ying SHI ; Ping-Min QU
China Journal of Endoscopy 2018;24(4):38-41
Objective To investigate the effect of compound polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder (SF-PEG) and Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4) on intestinal tract preparation in patients with constipation. Methods 135 cases of constipation patients who underwent colonoscopy were selected. They were divided into A, B and C groups, each with 45 cases.Group A and group B received oral SF-PEG and 219.2 g (2 000 ml) at 5:00 to 7:00. Group A take 50% MgSO450 ml at 9:00, and then took 250 ml warm water.Group B received the same dose of MgSO4 at 7:00. The two groups were examined by colonoscopy at 11:00. Group C received oral compound SF-PEG 219.2 g (2 000 ml) at 10:00 to 12:00, and then took 50% MgSO450 ml at 14:00, received colonoscopy at 16:00. According to the Boston bowel preparation scale (BBPS) score and parallel intraluminal bubble score. Determine the duration of bowel preparation process,and tolerance and adverse effects were recorded during bowel preparation. Results All patients completed bowel preparation and underwent a colonoscopy successfully. The scores of group A in BBPS were significantly higher than those in group B and group C (P < 0.05). In group A and group B, the score of parallel intraluminal bubble was lower than C, which was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The intestinal preparation time of A and B was less than that of group C, which was statistically significant (P < 0.05), and the tolerance of patients was higher in group A and group B than that in group C (P < 0.05). In adverse reactions, group A and group B were lower than those in group C (P < 0.05). Conclusions When taking the time (5:00 to 7:00), intermittent polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder and Magnesium Sulfate can shorten the bowel preparation time and improve the quality of bowel preparation in patients with constipation.
7.Treatment of senile hypertensive hemorrhage with punch drainage and lateral ventricle puncture: a report of 168 cases
Wen-De ZHANG ; Qin-Fen WU ; Zhi-Hao ZHOU ; Jie YIN ; Jian-Hong WANG ; Xi ZHENG ; Dong-Dong WANG ; La-Ding MO ; Wei-Feng DI
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2011;10(4):410-412
Objective To explore the clinical treatment efficacy of punch drainage combined with ventricle puncture in patients with senile hypertensive hemorrhage. Methods One hundred and sixty-eight patients with senile hypertensive hemorrhage, admitted to our hospital from March 2002 to February 2009, were treated by punch drainage combined with ventricle puncture and hematoma dissolution with urokinase. Meanwhile, follow-up for 6-12 months was performed to every patient; the postoperative treatment effects and complications were evaluated by Glasgow Outcome Scale; the relations between the prognosis and both the amount of intracerebral hemorrhage and grades of consciousness situation were statistically analyzed. Results Good prognosis was noted in 91 patients,mild disability in 41, severe disability and vegetative state in 13, and death in 23; few postoperative complications were noted. The prognoses were significantly different in patients with different amounts of intracerebral hemorrhage; so are those in patients with different grades of consciousness situation (P<0.05); the prognosis of patients under grade Ⅰ-Ⅱ consciousness situation was better than that of patients under grade Ⅲ-Ⅳ consciousness situation and the prognosis of patients with hemorrhage between 30-70 mL was obviously better than that of patients with hemorrhage above 70 mL. Conclusion The punch drainage combined with ventricle puncture and hematoma dissolution with urokinase is an effective treatment method for patients with senile hypertensive intracerebral hematoma.
8.Survival analysis on 3103 HIV/AIDS patients receiving antiretroviral treatment in Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province
Shi-Tang YAO ; Song DUAN ; Li-Fen XIANG ; Run-Hua YE ; Yue-Cheng YANG ; Yan-Ling LI ; Ji-Bao WANG ; Jin YANG ; Yin-Di ZHANG ; Hai-Qin YANG ; Yun SHI ; Ru-Juan LI ; Zhi-Jian ZHAI ; Yu-Sheng DING ; Wei-Hua YANG ; Ying-Ying DING ; Na HE
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2010;31(11):1215-1218
Objective To determine the survival rate of HIV/AIDS patients after receiving free antiretroviral treatment in Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province. Methods A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted on all the HIV/AIDS patients aged over 16 years who had started antiretroviral treatment during January 2007 throughout December 2009 in Dehong prefecture.Results A total of 3103 HIV/AIDS patients had received antiretroviral treatment during the study period. Among them, the mean age was (36.0 ± 9.9) years and 62.4% were males. 66.2% of them were infected with HIV through heterosexual transmission, and the mean treatment follow-up time was 21.7 months. Most patients well complied with the treatment, i.e., the average times of not taking the medicine were less than 5 per month. The cumulative survival rate of antiretroviral treatment after 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 years were 0.95, 0.94, 0.93, 0.92, and 0.92, respectively. Data from the Cox proportional hazard regression model analysis indicated that, after adjustment for age, gender, and marital status, the baseline CD4+T cell counts and transmission route could significantly predicate the rates of survival. Those who were with baseline CD4+T cell counts as 200-350/mm3 were less likely to die of AIDS than those with CD4+T cell counts <200/mm3 (Hazard Ratio or HR=0.16, 95%CI:0.09-0.28), and HIV-infected through mother-to-child transmission or routes other than heterosexual transmission were less likely to die of AIDS than through injecting drug use (HR=0.35, 95% CI:0.13-1.00). Conclusion Free antiretroviral treatment had significantly improved the survival of HIV/AIDS patients. Earlier initiation of antiretroviral treatment was likely to have achieved better survival effects.
9.Treatment of Lung Cancer with Orally Administered Chinese Herbal Medicine: An Evidence Map between 1970-2020.
Yue-Rong GUI ; Ying ZHANG ; Xue-Qian WANG ; Bing-Jie FAN ; Jing-Lei LI ; Lan-Xin ZHANG ; Fen FAN ; Kang-di CAO ; Xiao-Gang ZHANG ; Wei HOU
Chinese journal of integrative medicine 2022;28(10):930-938
OBJECTIVE:
Through showing the full picture of double-arm controlled clinical research and systematic review evidence in the field of orally administrated Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) for treatment of lung cancer, to provide a reference for future clinical research and to indicate a direction for future systematic reviews.
METHODS:
A comprehensive search of clinical controlled studies was performed regarding orally administered CHM treatment for lung cancer published from January 1970 to September 2020. The language was restricted to Chinese and English. Relevant data were extracted, the quality of systematic reviews was evaluated, and the research evidence was visually displayed.
RESULTS:
Randomized controlled trials were the most common type of research design. The research sample sizes were typically small. Oral CHM showed certain curative advantages in treating lung cancer. The key stages in oral CHM intervention for lung cancer are chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and late palliative treatment. The advantageous outcomes of oral CHM treatment of lung cancer are the short-term efficacy, quality of life, and adverse reactions. The perioperative stage, overall survival, pharmacoeconomic evaluation, and Chinese medicine decoctions are weak research areas.
CONCLUSIONS
CHM has staged and therapeutic advantages in treating lung cancer. The overall methodological quality is poor, and the level of evidence requires improvement. It is necessary to carry out large-scale, standardized, and higher-quality research in the superior and weak areas of CHM treatment of lung cancer.
Drugs, Chinese Herbal/adverse effects*
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms/drug therapy*
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Quality of Life
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Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
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Systematic Reviews as Topic
10.Food Frequency Questionnaire for Chinese Children Aged 12-17 Years: Validity and Reliability.
Dan LIU ; La Hong JU ; Zhen Yu YANG ; Qian ZHANG ; Jian Fen GAO ; Di Ping GONG ; Dan Dan GUO ; Shu Quan LUO ; Wen Hua ZHAO
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2019;32(7):486-495
OBJECTIVE:
The primary objective of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) among Chinese children aged 12-17 years.
METHODS:
A semi-quantitative 72-food item FFQ was developed for children aged 12-17 years. The reliability and validity of this FFQ were evaluated against 24-h dietary recalls (24 h DRs) to measure the consumption of foods and nutrients. We administered two FFQs and three DRs to children (N = 160) over a period of 1 month to evaluate the reliability and validity. Reliability was examined by quartile agreement and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), and validity was examined by quartile agreement, Bland-Altman plots and correlation with DRs.
RESULTS:
For reliability, the ICCs between the two FFQs ranged from 0.21 to 0.76 for foods and nutrients, and the quartile agreement ranged from 70.0% to 95.0% in the same or adjacent quartiles. Spearman's correlation coefficients of foods and nutrients between the second FFQ and the 24 h DRs ranged from -0.04 to 0.59. The Bland-Altman plots demonstrated good agreement across the range of intakes among nutrients. The quartile agreement ranged from 50.0% to 100.0%, with infrequent misclassification.
CONCLUSION
The FFQ assessment of dietary intakes demonstrated acceptable relative validity and high reproducibility for Chinese children aged 12-17 years.
Adolescent
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Child
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Diet Records
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Reproducibility of Results
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Surveys and Questionnaires