1.Effect of acupuncture Zusanli on brain functional magnetic resonance imaging
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(19):2963-2967
Objective To study the effect of acupuncture Zusanli on brain functional magnetic resonance imaging.Methods 96 healthy volunteers were randomly divided into acupoint group and non-acupoint group.The acupoint group received acupuncture Zusanli,and the non-acupoint group received manipulation,acupuncture and sham acupuncture.The functional brain imaging was determined by MRI,the brain functional images were compared between two groups.Results All subjects were matched with the end of the experiment,the acupoint group received acupoint stimulation,had obvious needling sensation,the non-acupoint group had mild needling sensation.The acupoint group activated 13 brain regions,non-acupoint group in 10 brain regions,the thalamus,pons,supramarginal gyrus in non-acupoint group without the activation.In the basal ganglia (28 cases vs.5cases) and temporal lobe (38cases vs.21cases) between the two groups were activated,the difference was statistically significant(x2 =36.250,P < 0.05).In the temporal lobe,the left hemisphere response rate(73.68%) was significantly higher than the right hemisphere (36.84%),the difference was statistically significant (x2 =8.265,P < 0.05).In the basal ganglia,left hemisphere activation (67.86%) was higher than that of the right hemisphere(42.86%),but the difference was not statistically significant (x2 =0.724,P > 0.05).Conclusion The research of acupuncture by brain functional magnetic resonance imaging showed that Zusanli acupoint can activate the brain function area through brain regulation and treatment of body organs,so as to prove the existence of its own and meridian sensing characteristics.
2.Necrotizing pneumonia in children
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2013;(8):701-705
Necrotizing pneumonia is a severe complication of community-acquired pneumonia in children, with no clear deif-nition currently, characterized by parenchymal injury, necrosis and cavity formation. Streptococcus pneumonia is the most common pathogen;however a positive microbiology is not always obtainable. The clinical manifestation of necrotizing pneumonia is more seri-ous than ordinary pneumonia, and complications are common. Chest CT scan is helpful to early detection and diagnosis. Antibio-tics remain the mainstay of treatment, and the prognosis is relatively well.
4. Preparation, identification and application of polyclonal antibodies against human PIWIL2 protein
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2010;29(9):1034-1037
Objective: To prepare rabbit polyclonal antibody against human P-element-induced wimpy testis like 2 (HIWI2) protein, identify its properties and investigate its distribution in normal and tumor tissues by means of tissue chip. Methods: PIWIL2 peptide was synthesized chemically and conjugated to Keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) as an immunogen. Then the PIWIL2-KLH conjugation was injected into rabbits subcutaneously to produce polyclonal antibodies. The specificity and sensitivity of antibodies were identified by ELISA and Western blotting after purification by affinity chromatography. PIWIL2 was then immuno-stained on the tissue chip to study its distribution in the normal and tumor tissues. Results: Rabbit's antibodies against human PIWIL2 were prepared after the injection of PIWIL2-KLH conjugation subcutaneously. These antibodies were identified as PIWIL2 peptides by ELISA and Western blotting assay. PIWIL2 protein expression was tissue-specific in tumor tissues, with PIWIL2 protein found in the cytoplasm of smooth muscle cells of most normal and tumor tissues. Conclusion: The polyclonal antibodies against human PIWIL2 protein have been successfully prepared, which provides a basis for further study on the role of PIWIL2 in the pathway of miRNA/RNA.
6.Effects of ligustrazine on expression of HSP25 and p38MAPK proteins in rats with myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury
Lizhi SHANG ; Dawen WEI ; Feng WANG
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(10):-
Objective:To investigate the protective effects and mechanism of ligustrazine on myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury(MIRI) in rats.Methods:30 Wistar rats were divided into three groups randomly:sham operation group,ischemia reperfusion injury group(IR),and ligustrazine preconditioning group(LI).The model of MIRI was produced,Immunohistochemical S-P method was used to detect the expressions of HSP25 and p38MAPK proteins in MIRI tissues.Results:Compared with IR group,the expression of HSP25 protein in LI group increased significantly(P
7.Research of correlation between MRI fluid-attenuated inversion recovery hyperintense vessel sign and prognosis in acute middle cerebral artery infarction
Feng ZHU ; Hailong SHANG ; Hailin SHEN
Chongqing Medicine 2016;45(33):4661-4663
Objective To investigate the significance of MRI T2 fluid-attenuated inversion recovery hyperintense vessel sign (FLAIR HVS)in clinical prognosis evaluation of the patients with acute middle cerebral artery irnfarction.Methods The data in 57 inpatients with acute middle cerebral artery infarction in our hospital from Aug.2013 to Aug.2015 were retrospectively analyzed.All cases were performed the intact MRI examination(ineluding FLAIR,DWI and MRA)and CTA.The infarct volume with DWI,national institute of health stroke scale(NIHSS)score and modified Rankin Scale(mRS)score on 30 d after discharge were performed the comparative analysis.Results Fifty-seven cases of middle cerebral artery occlusion were divided into the distal HVSgroup and non-distal HVS group(8 cases in proximal HVS group,21 cases in HVS negative group).The infarction volume of DWI sequence,NIHSS scores at admissiom and discharge and mRS score on 30 d after discharge in the distal HVS group were superior to those in the non-distal HVS group(P<0.05).Conclusion MRI-T2 FLAIR sequence HVS has certain reference value in the prognosis evaluation in the patients with middle cerebral artery occlusion.
8.A clinical study on dystonia manifested as parkinsonism( report of 1 next-generation sequencing attached case)
Zhirong WAN ; Mengqing SHANG ; Tao FENG
Journal of Clinical Neurology 2017;30(1):50-53
Objective To discuss the clinical features of dystonia manifested as Parkinsonism ( PKS) . Methods Clinical materials of a patient with dystonia manifested as PKS were analyzed retrospectively. Results The onset age of the young women was 31 years old, who was started asymmetrically with symptoms of claudication and tremor of the right foot. Levodopa had a short-term effect. The results of dopamine transporter ( DAT) PET showed that DAT in retrolentiform part were decreased significantly. Atypical Parkinson's disease was considered and she was treated as PKS long-termly. Subsequently, heterozygous mutation of c. 268-4T>A (NM_018105) in DYT6 gene was found through the next-generation sequencing, which was a kind of splicing mutation and confirmed by the first-generation sequencing. Conclusions Patients with dystonia might share similar clinical manifestations with PKS. Particularly, they should be differentiated with young-onset Parkinson's disease combined with focal dystonia. Clinical observation and genetic testing are important approaches to differentiate them.
9.Differences of clinical characteristics and severity between RSV bronchiolitis and non-RSV bronchiolitis
Yong FENG ; Lishen SHAN ; Yunxiao SHANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2015;42(6):693-697
Objective To investigate the differences of clinical characteristics and disease severity between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and non-RSV bronchiolitis.Methods Ninety-six bronchiolitis inpatients of Shengjing Hospital from November 2012 to March 2014 were enrolled.RSV detection was performed at enrollment by direct immunofluorescence assay and the patients were divided into RSV group and non-RSV group.Clinical characteristics were collected and compared, including patients' demographic data, allergy, etc.Clinical scores were assessed by modified-Tal score system, and the associations between clinical scores and duration of onset or length of stay were analyzed to assess disease severity.Results In all 96 patients, forty (46.17%) were determined to be infected with RSV.Patients with RSV bronchiolitis were younger at hospitalization (t =-2.706,P =0.008) and the weight was lower (t =-2.070, P =0.041).There was no significant differences in sex, birth way, birth weight, height, ete (P > 0.05).There was no significant differences in eczema, history of family allergy and total serum IgE (P > 0.05).For patients with RSV bronchiolitis, the clinical scores were higher (t =-0.405 ,P <0.001) and the length of stay trended to be longer (t =0.480 ,P =0.081).The clinical score had a positive relation with length of stay (r =0.305, P =0.003), but not with the duration of onset (P > 0.05).Conclusion Compared with non-RSV bronchiolitis, the clinical characteristics of patients with RSV bronchiolitis are younger age and lower weight, and have higher clinical scores, which indicates the clinical conditions may be more severe.For bronchiolitis, there is a positive correlation between clinical score and length of stay.The combination of etiological detection and modified-Tal score system may help to recognize severe cases, which should be observed carefully and treated immediately.
10.Clinical value of fractional exhaled nitric oxide level in predicting bronchial hyperreactivity in asthmatic children
Si LIU ; Yong FENG ; Yunxiao SHANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2015;42(6):685-688
Objective To evaluate the clinical value of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) level in asthmatic children to predict bronchial hyperresponsiveness by analyzing the correlation between fraction of exhaled nitric oxide and bronchial provocation test.Methods One hundred and fourteen asthma outpatients of Shengjing Hospital were enrolled, FeNO levels, spirometry and bronchial provocation test were measured.Results In the bronchial provocation test,there were 33 positive and 81 negative cases.The positive group had a significantly higher FeNO levels than the negative ones(19.0 × 10-9 vs.16.0 × 10-9 ,p =0.000).By the ROC curve, the best FeNO cut-off value to predict bronchial hyperresponsiveness was 38.5 × 10-9 with high specificity (92.6%) but relatively low sensitivity (36.4%).There was no relationship between methacholine provocative dose causing a 20% fall in FEV1 (PD20-FEV1) and the level of FeNO.Conclusion FeNO level has important predicting value for bronchial hyperreactivity in children with asthma.The level of FeNO > 38.5 × 10-9 has high predictive value in asthmatic children with bronchial hyperreactivity.