1.Imaging and clinical study of the location relation between vertical facial nerve canal and external acoustic meatus in normal people
Yaping LU ; Guangjian TANG ; Xingyu HU ; Yongshu LAN ; Guangcai TANG ; Ye XIN ; Fuqiang ZHANG
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2009;40(6):992-996
Objective To observe and measure the anatomical structure of approach of vertical facial nerve canal and put forward the normal measurement range and the location relationship among the vertical segment of facial nerve canal, the posterior wall of external acoustic meatus and the rear edge of external ear,and discuss the relationship and clinical significance between the mastoid gasification and the vertical segment of facial nerve canal. Methods 1. Evaluate the accuracy of CT image of related structure, using spiral CT in scanning four skull specimens, get the horizontal distances of the vertical segment of facial nerve canal to the posterior wall of external acoustic meatus and the rear edge of external in the axial position, and get the sagittal diameter of mastoid (the horizontal distance from the lowest point of external auditory inferior canal to the rear edge of mastoid) and the height (the vertical distance between the lowest points of the external auditory canal wall to the mastoid tip) in the sagittal position. And then saw the skull specimens to measure the distance in the same lay with CT image, and discuss the statistics difference of the distance between the values of CT imaging measurements and the dry entities cranial measurements on hand. 2. Study on people: 118 patients (236 sides) with non-ear disorders were randomly selected, among which there were 63 females (126 sides) and 55 males (110 sides). They were subjected to maxillofacial CT scan in the same layer that used above, and the horizontal distances of the facial nerve canal to the posterior wall of external acoustic meatus and the rear edge of external ear were measured. In addition, half of the product of diameter and height of the mastoid was defined as mastoid area, which was used to define the extension of mastoid gasification. Then related analysis and regression analysis were done between the vertical segment of facial nerve canal and the posterior wall of external acoustic meatus, as well as the rear edge of external ear. Results 1.Part of the experiment: There was no significantly different on the indicator values between CT image the entity measurements among the four skull specimens (P>0.05). 2. Study on people: There was no significantly different between left side and right side(P>0.05), but significantly different between genders(P<0.05). Between mastoid area and the distance from the vertical segment of facial nerve canal to the posterior wall of external acoustic meatus there is inverse correlation, and the relevance has the remarkable significance. However, there was no correlation between mastoid area and the vertical segment of facial nerve canal to the rear edge of external ear. Conclusion There was some relationship between the location of the vertical segment of facial nerve canal and external acoustic meatus. Anatomic position of vertical facial nerve cancal and the posterior wall of external acoustic meatus can be showed clearly. CT and in combination with primitive axial images may provide reliable evidence for the diagnosis facial nerve dieases and the choice of ear surgery route.
2.Effects of mechanical stretch on electrophysiological characteristics of calcium preconditioning myocardium
Zhiqiang WANG ; Longxian CHENG ; Yuhua LIAO ; Hengliang HU ; Jialing WANG ; Fuqiang SHENG ; Xingha LI
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(07):-
AIM: To investigate the effects of mechanical stretch under simulated anoxia and reoxygenation conditions on action potential (AP) and effective refractory period (ERP) of calcium preconditioning (CPC) in isolated papillary muscles of guinea pig hearts. METHODS: The intracellular standard glass microelectrode technique was used, and effects of stretch (intensity: 200 mg) on AP and ERP were recorded and observed in CPC papillary muscles. RESULTS: After stretching was implied during anoxia, the reductions of Vmax, RP, APA, APD_(50), ERP and APD_(90) in CPC group were less than those in anoxia-reoxygenation (AR) group, and the CT in CPC group was less elongated. Moreover, after the papillary muscles were stretched during reoxygenated reperfusion, the decreases in Vmax, RP, APA, APD_(50) and ERP in CPC group were less than those in AR group, and the CT and APD_(90) in CPC group were less extended. Streptomycin inhibited the effect of stretch on AP and ERP in CPC group. CONCLUSIONS: Under simulated anoxia and reoxygenation conditions, papillary muscles in CPC group may have better tolerance to the same stretch than those in the AR. Furthermore, streptomycin (a blockade of stretch-activated ionic channels) may inhibit the effect of mechanical stretch on action potential changes in CPC papillary muscles.
3.Efficacy of the program of rapamycin combined with CNI in chronic allograft nephropathy
Junqi GUO ; Heyi HU ; Yuhua ZOU ; Xiaowen CHEN ; Xia GAO ; Fuqiang HE ; Zhiyong ZHENG ; Weizhen WU ; Shunliang YANG ; Jianmin TAN
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2012;33(1):22-24
ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy of rapamycin combined with CsA/Tacrolimus (Tac) in chronic allograft nephropathy (CAN).MethodsFifty-three cases of CAN accepted the quadruple immunosuppressive drug program,which contained rapamycin combined with CsA/Tac and MMF and prednisone,and CsA/Tac and MMF were reduced to the original amount of 25% to 50%.After treatment for 12 months,more relevant indicators,including serum creatinine,glomerular filtration rate,serum cholesterol,triglycerides,urinary protein,GPT and bilirubin and other changes were observed.ResultsIn the patients receiving quadruple regimen of rapamycin during 12 months,the blood Ccr was decreased from (161.51 ± 106.48)μmol/L before treatment to (126.51 ± 56.2)μmol/L after treatment for 6 months (P<0.05) and to (123.43 ± 54.18)μmol/L after for 12 months (P<0.01).The GFR was increased from (0.754 ± 0.302) ml/s before treatment to (0.952 ± 0.347)ml/s after treatment for 6 months (P<0.05) and to (1.007 ± 0.394) ml/s after treatment for 12 months (P<0.01).Cholesterol and triglycerides in patients had no significant change before and after treatment.The positive rate of proteinuria after treatment showed an increasing trend from 9.4% before treatment to 26.4% after treatment for 12 months.ConclusionThe quadruple program of rapamycin combined with CsA/FK506 and MMF can significantly improve Ccr and GFR in patients with CAN,but it can increase the incidence of proteinuria in patients:
4.The effects of pH in artificial saliva on the corrosion resistance of magnetic retainers.
Bin HU ; Fuqiang ZHANG ; Yuanli ZHENG
West China Journal of Stomatology 2003;21(4):301-303
OBJECTIVEThe aim of this article was to discover the corrosion resistance of magnetic attachments, which were encapsulated in stainless steel, when pH value of artificial saliva was lower than normal.
METHODSThree kinds of magnetic retainers were exposed for 6 months to artificial saliva with pH ranging from 5.6 to 7.0, thermostated at 36.5 degrees C. This study included electrochemical test as polarization curves, chemical test as immersion test and SEM to analyze the corrosion behavior of the materials.
RESULTSFe3+ ions in stainless steel released more than ten times in an environment pH 5.6 than pH 7.0. The higher concentration of H+, the more elemental release. That pH value of artificial saliva reduced may affect the corrosion speed. The magnetic retainers were not resistant to acidic environments during exposure.
CONCLUSIONTransient exposure of stainless steel to an acidic oral environment can increase elemental release significantly. So acid resistance of magnetic retainers was relatively weak, and it would affect the life span of magnets.
Corrosion ; Dental Materials ; Humans ; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration ; Magnetics ; Materials Testing ; Saliva, Artificial ; Stainless Steel
5.A study on the compound bone morphogenetic protein with chitosan and cyanoacrylate on preventive absorption of rat's alveolar ridge.
Yun ZHANG ; Fuqiang XIE ; Xin WANG ; Chaochang HU ; Jian SUN
West China Journal of Stomatology 2012;30(6):584-593
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of compound bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) with chitosan and cyanoacrylate on preventive absorption of rat's alveolar ridge.
METHODSFifty-four Wistar rats were divided randomly into three groups: Experimental group (compound BMP with chitosan and cyanoacrylate group), control group (chitosan composite group) and blank group. After rat lower incisors were extracted, compound BMP with chitosan and cyanoacrylate were implanted into experimental group rat's residual alveolar fossa, control group implanted with chitosan, blank group left empty. Animals were sacrificed after 3, 6, 9 weeks. X-ray examination, Image-Pro Plus analysis and pathologic observation were evaluated.
RESULTSThe relative length values of residual alveolar ridge and optical density test in experimental group were all greater than those of control group and blank group at 3, 6, 9 weeks after operation (P < 0.05). Light microscopy showed that new bone formations in experimental group were better than those in control group and blank group at 3, 6, 9 weeks after implantation.
CONCLUSIONCompound BMP with chitosan and cyanoacrylate can be used to prevent the absorption of residual alveolar ridge and have more clinical predications. [
Alveolar Process ; Animals ; Bone Morphogenetic Proteins ; Chitosan ; Cyanoacrylates ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar
6.Molecular characteristics of the full-length genome of dengue serotype 1 virus strains isolated from dengue fever cases in Sino-Myanmar border region in Yunnan Province, China
Tingsong HU ; Hailin ZHANG ; Yonghua LIU ; Songmiao XU ; Huachang LI ; Bo DENG ; Xiaoxiong YIN ; Ying HUANG ; Fuqiang ZHANG ; Quanshui FAN
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2017;33(6):473-480
We investigated the molecular characteristics of the full-length genome of 14 dengue serotype 1 virus (DENV-1)strains isolated in Sino-Myanmar border region in Yunnan Province,China during 2013-2015.Isolation of dengue virus was using C6/36 cell culture method.Viral RNA was extracted from virus isolates,and then the full-length genome was amplified by RT-PCR.The homology and phylogenetic analysis was made on the nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequences by bioinformatics software including ClastalX1.83 and MEGA6 etc.Results showed that fourteen strains of DENV-1 isolated from dengue fever cases,of these,9 strains from Ruili City of Dehong Prefecture,3 from Lincang Prefecture,2 from Kunming City.RT-PCR and sequencing indicated that the full-length genes (10 735 nt) of 14 DENV-1 strains were obtained,and their open reading frame (95-10 271) were coded 3 392 amino acid residues.The genotypes of DENV-1 were revealed by homology and phylogenetic analysis based on structural and non-structural proteins.Thirteen were genotype Ⅰ (G-Ⅰ) (7 from indigenous cases in Ruili and Lincang and 6 from imported case from Myanmar to Ruili,Lincang and Kunming),and 1 G-Ⅲ from imported case from India to Kunming.The phylogenic analysis indicated that the 13 isolates from Yunnan divided into 2 phylogenic subgroups,and they had a closer genetic relationship with the strains isolated from Southeast Asia.The gene sequences of the 13 G-Ⅰ strains have been acquired,the rate of their nucleotide homology and amino acid homology were 97.02 %-100 % and 98.78 %100 % respectively.Compared with 6 strains from Southeast Asia,nucleotide homology and amino acid homology were 96.53%-99.53% and 97.33%-100% respectively.Compared with prototype strain (US_Hawaii) of DENV-1,nucleotide homology and amino acid homology were 93.76%-94.45 % and 95.86 %-96.91% respectively.Compared with US_Hawaii strain,there were 44 and 150 different sites in amino acid of structural and non-structural proteins,respectively.The G-1 of DENV-1 have been popular in Sino-Myanmar border region in Yunnan,2013-2015.They have genetic diversity but multiple transmission sources were from Myanmar,and should strengthen control cross-border spread of dengue fever in this region.It is necessary to further study that change of the amino acid sites of Yunnan strains of DENV-1 is related to its antigenicity and pathogenicity.
7.The characteristics of hantanvirus Hunan03 strain S gene and the nucleoprotein structure prediction
Liang CAI ; Lidong GAO ; Yunzhi LIU ; Di QIN ; Jiangao LIU ; Shixiong HU ; Fuqiang LIU ; Zhifei ZHAN ; Ge ZENG ; Jiahui LIU ; Hong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2012;32(8):725-729
Objective To analyze the conding region of hantanvirus S gene and predict the structure of nucleoprotein for diagnostic antigen study.Methods RT-PCR was used to amplify the S gene of hantanvirus Hunan03 strain after designing specific primers.The amplification product was cloned into pGM-T vector and then the recombinant vector was transformed into E.coli TOP10,gene sequencing was carried out after blue-white selection and PCR screening for positive clones.The database of NCBI and Swiss-Prot/TrEMBL were used to predict and analyze the structure,biological characteristics and protein structures of S gene.Results The amplification product was about 1290 bp,the pGM-T/S vector was constructed and successfully sequenced,the whole length of the open reading frame (ORF) was composed of 1290 nucleotide residues,among them the GC content was 44.11% and the AT content was 55.89%,it was composed of 429 amino acids (20 kinds),the accession number of the sequence submitted to GenBank was JN712306,its homology of nucleotides to the 76-118 strain was 83% and the homology of amino acids was 98%,ten nonspecific variation sites were found.The grand average of hydropathicity was-0.405.There were three transmembrane domains and four non transmembrane domains in the secondary structure of nucleoprotein including 55% of helix structure,6.1% of sheet structure and 38.9% of loop structure.Conclusion The bioinformatics analysis of Hunan03 strain S gene might be important for provide the substructure data to reveal the significance of S gene characteristics on hemorrhagic fever renal syndrome (HFRS) prevention and control.
8.Epidemiological Analysis of Public Health Emergencies of Infectious Diseases in Daoxian of Hunan Province 2004-2007
Qing HE ; Jianxiang HU ; Fuqiang LIU ; Qingglong HE
China Modern Doctor 2009;47(18):199-201
Objective To analyze the epidemiological features of public health emergencies from 2004 to 2007 in Daoxian,so as to provide scientific basis for effective early warning,prevention and control of public health emergencies of infectious diseases. Methods The descriptive epidemiological analysis was performed based on public health emergencies in Daoxian from 2004 to 2007. Results The two public health emergency events from 2004 to 2007 in Daoxian and 143 persons involved,none was dead. They were all school outbreak of infections diseases (100%),one of them was outbreak of hepatitis A,and the other was outbreak of other infectious diarrhea. All the public health emergencies were controlled well because of effective measures on time. Conelusion To prevent and control public health emergencies effectively,emphasis should be put on strengthening early warning and health management in schools.
9.Detection and identification of a new bat bocavirus species in Yunnan
Xingyu LI ; Gang CHEN ; Lele XIA ; Weiguo ZHOU ; Lin XU ; Jing YU ; Wei QIU ; Fuqiang ZHANG ; Quanshui FAN ; Changchun TU ; Tingsong HU ; Biao HE
Military Medical Sciences 2016;40(3):207-212,233
Objective To discover more novel bat viruses and molecularly characterize bat-borne bocavirus diversity in Yunnan.Methods Twenty-six Aselliscus stoliczkanus were sampled in Jinghong , Yunnan, and subjected to viral metagenomic analysis.Specific PCR was used to detect any bocavirus in these samples based on the metagenomic result , while full genome was amplified and compared with other bocaviruses .Results and Conclusion Totally, 3 of the 26 (11.5%) bats were positive for bocavirus, the full genome of which contained 5203 nucleotides and could encode NS1, NP and VP1/VP2 proteins.Phylogenetic analysis showed that this virus shared up to 58.7% and 53.3% amino acid identities with canine bocavirus 1 and canine minute virus .According to ICTV criteria (85%amino acid sequence identity ) on a new species of bocavirus , this virus could be a novel species within genus Bocaparvovirus .This study provides important data to better understand viral diversity in bats and to uncover the relationship between bocavirus and its hosts .
10.68Ga production with cyclotron solid target and automated synthesis of 68Ga labeled drugs
Haitao ZHAO ; Chun LYU ; Cheng WANG ; Fuqiang DU ; Zhoumi HU ; Jianjun LIU
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2023;43(8):492-495
Objective:To produce 68Ga and automatically synthesize 68Ga-labeled drugs based on low-energy medical cyclotron solid target system. Methods:68Zn was electroplated on the surface of the target by electrodeposition. According to the principle of 68Zn(p, n) 68Ga nuclear reaction, 68Zn was irradiated by the 10 MeV medical cyclotron solid target system (30 μA, 30 min) to produce 68Ga, and the activity, nuclear purity, half-life and content of metal impurities of purified product were determined. 68Ga-prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-11 and 68Ga-1, 4, 7, 10-tetraazacyclododecane-1, 4, 7, 10-tetraacetic acid- D-Phe1-Tyr3-Thr8-octreotide (DOTATATE) were synthesized automatically using 68Ga respectively, and the quality control analyses of drug properties, concentration, pH, radiochemical purity, sterility and bacterial endotoxin were carried out. Results:The electroplating mass of 68Zn was (43.71±0.87) mg ( n=35), the yield of 68Ga after irradiation was (10.96±0.67) GBq ( n=35), and the measured half-life was (67.64±0.06) min ( n=7). Only 511 keV energy peak was detected by the gamma spectrometer. After purification, (6.85±0.12) GBq ( n=35) of pure 68Ga was obtained, and the purification efficiency was (62.46±0.96)% (non-attenuated correction, n=35). The metal impurity contents of Zn and Fe were (0.18±0.06) and (1.25±0.43) μg/GBq ( n=5), which met the requirements of European Pharmacopoeia. Three batches of 68Ga-PSMA-11 and 68Ga-DOTATATE were automatically synthesized, with the yield, concentration and radiochemical purity of (3.54±0.14) and (2.74±0.20) GBq, (294.97±11.58) and (228.17±16.32) GBq/L, (99.73±0.11)% and (99.45±0.25)%, respectively. Both sterility and bacterial endotoxin were qualified. Conclusion:High-yield and qualified nuclide 68Ga and 68Ga-labeled drugs are successfully prepared through the low-energy medical cyclotron solid target system and the automated purification and synthesis module, which provide a strong guarantee for clinical practice.