1.Single iliac screw and dual iliac screws and titanium mesh cage fixation in the reconstruction of lumbosacral defects with finite element analysis
Liang MA ; Weichun GUO ; Yongtao XU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(39):5859-5866
BACKGROUND:The surgical management to reconstruct the stability in lumbosacral region is very chal enging. There are many techniques to reconstruct the stability of the lumbosacral region, but the internal fixation loosening, fracture and pseudoarthosis are not uncommon. OBJECTIVE:Finite element analysis was used to analyze the stability of two types of reconstruction procedures and the stress of the internal fixation system. METHODS:A 64-slice spiral CT scan was used in a subject from L1 to pelvis. The scan data were imported into the Mimics 15.0 software to generate a three-dimensional surface model. The three-dimensional solid model was established using in the SolidWorks software. The solid geometry model of the L3, 4 pedicle screws combined with single iliac screw fixation and L3,4 pedicle screws combined with dual iliac screws and anterior titanium mesh cage support fixation were constructed by the Solidworks software. Two kinds of reconstruction procedures were simulated. The models were given material properties and analyzed by using the ABAQUS software. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) The maximum stress was 195.3 MPa in the complete model, 189.5 MPa in single iliac screw model, and 149.2 MPa in dual iliac screw+titanium cage model when constrained the roof of double acetabulum and applied a vertical load of 1 000 N. (2) The axial compression rigidity was 551.572 N/mm in the complete model, 613.87 N/mm in the single iliac screw model and 1 683.50 N/mm in the dual iliac screw+titanium cage model. (3) The bending rigidity of the dual iliac screw+titanium cage model was bigger than other models at 6 directions when applied 7 N?m bending loads. The maximum stress of single iliac screw model was bigger than other models. (4) The results suggest that the dual iliac screw+titanium mesh cage reconstruction can effectively restore the stability of the lumbosacral area. The stress of internal fixation system is smal er and more dispersed. There is obvious stress concentration in the connecting rod and the tail of the single iliac screw. The single iliac screw internal fixation system is easy to fatigue fracture and loosening.
2.Expression of the estrogen receptor ? and ? in mouse thymus
Guoning GUO ; Guoyan ZHU ; Yongjun SHANG ; Liang WEN ; Shiwei XU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1986;0(04):-
Objective:To detect estrogen receptor ? and ?(ER-?,ER-?) protein expression in different age of mouse thymus.Methods:Protein expression of ER-? and ER-? in thymus was analyzed via immunohistochemistry.Moreover,the relationship between ER-? and cytokeratin 18(epithelial cell marker) was further tested through fluorescence double-staining.Results:Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that both ER-? and ? protein was found in nuclei of some thymocytes of 3 month mice.However,expression of ER-? was absence while ER-? was still positive in aged mice,such as 12 months and 16 months old.Double staining further confirmed that lots of ER-?/? positive cells were Foxp3 negative cells.Conclusion:Expression of ER-? is absent while ER-? is still positive in thymus of aged mice,which indicates ER-? is the critical estrogen receptor that involves in thymic involution.Moreover,ER-?/? do not participate in Treg development within thymus.
3.Treatment of acute obstructive cased by colorectal cancer
Wenzhou WU ; Yafei GUO ; Rongsheng XU ; Shan LIANG
International Journal of Surgery 2014;41(8):550-553
Objective To investigate the treatment of acute obstructive colorectal cancer.Methods The clinical data of 26 cases with acute obstructive colorectal cancer were analysed retrospectively and relevant literatures were reviewed.Results Radical right hemicolectomy was performed in 9 patients with obstructive right colonic cancer.Among 17 patients with obstructive left colorectal cancer,one-stage radical resection was perfomed in 12 cases,including one-stage anastomosis in 4 cases and Hartmann's operation in 8 cases.Palliative colostomy was performed in 3 cases.Right hemicolectomy and sigmoid colon loop colostomy was performed in 1 case of rectum cancer with ascending colon strangulation.One case refused surgery.Two cases died of MODS and 1 case with inflammatory ileus recovering from conservative treatment after operation.In the course of disease,septic shock and MODS happened in 3 cases,lung infection in 5 cases,heart disease in 2 cases and Hypoalbuminemia in 16 cases.Conclusions One-stage radical colectomy and anastomosis should be performed in patients with obstructive right colonic cancer.In order to reduce toxin absorption and prevent the deterioration of disease,Bowel decompression and removal of inflammatory exudate should be performed in patients with obstructive left colorectal cancer according to the damage control theory.Then effective and safe operation should be chosen in accordance with patients' status.Anti-infection and nutrition support treatment must be strengthened after operation.
4.Obesity,Hypertension and Aging are Three Most Important Components of Metabolic Syndrome
Qi GUO ; Jinghan WANG ; Yuqing HU ; Shugen XU ; Meng LIANG
Chinese Journal of Hypertension 2006;0(09):-
Objective To explore the most important risk factors in metabolic syndrome(MS) components.Methods Ninety-four individuals were classified into MS and non-MS group according to the diagnostic criteria for MS proposed by Chinese Diabetes Society(CDS) revised in 2006 or International Diabetes Federal(IDF) in 2005.Age,waist circumference(WC),body mass index(BMI),fasting plasma glucose,lipid profile,blood pressure and blood cell counts in two groups were compared.Partial least squares discriminant analysis(PLSDA) was carried out to determine the most important components of MS.Results Patients with MS diagnosed by CDS or IDF criteria have significantly older age,higher BMI,WC,blood pressure,fasting plasma glucose,triglycerides,insulin levels,insulin resistance index,high sensitivity CRP and fibrinogen levels compared with non-MS group.PLSDA analysis shows WC,BMI,blood pressure and aging are most important components of MS.Conclusion Obesity,hypertension and aging are three most important components of MS with obesity is the utmost among them.
5.Optimizing the teaching of human anatomy by applying non-verbal communicative approaches
Xinqing GUO ; Bangling LIANG ; Xu WANG ; Xiaopu WU ; Quanmin PI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2011;10(12):1449-1450
In the teaching reform of anatomy,department of human anatomy in Heze medical college put forward a new teaching means-Non-verbal communication teaching.The reasonable use of the paralanguage,gesture,posture,eye contact,facial expressions can optimize the teaching of anatomy and achieve good teaching effect.
6.Expression of the estrogen receptor α and β in mouse thymus
Guoning GUO ; Guoyan ZHU ; Yongjun SHANG ; Liang WEN ; Shiwei XU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2010;26(4):291-293
Objective: To detect estrogen receptor α and β(ER-α, ER-β)protein expression in different age of mouse thymus.Methods:Protein expression of ER-α and ER-β in thymus was analyzed via immunohistochemistry.Moreover,the relationship between ER-α and cytokeratin 18(epithelial cell marker)was further tested through fluorescence double-staining.Results: Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that both ER-α and β protein was found in nuclei of some thymocytes of 3 month mice.However,expression of ER-β was absence while ER-α was still positive in aged mice, such as 12 months and 16 months old.Double staining further confirmed that lots of ER-α/β positive cells were Foxp3 negative cells.Conclusion: Expression of ER-β is absent while ER-α is still positive in thymus of aged mice, which indicates ER-α is the critical estrogen receptor that involves in thymic involution.Moreover, ER-α/β do not participate in Treg development within thymus.
8.Effects of YinlingⅠon Cell Viability and Oxidative Injury of Lead-Exposed Vero Cell
kai, SHENG ; guo-cheng, ZHANG ; dong-liang, XU
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2006;0(16):-
Objective To study effects of yinlingⅠon cell viability and oxidative injury of lead-exposed cell.Methods After lead exposure Vero cell was treated with yinlingⅠof different concentrations.The cell viablitity was measured by methyl thiaxiolyl tetrazolium(MTT) method and the superoxide dismutase(SOD)and malondialdehyde(MDA) activity in cell suspensions were measured.Results When Vero cell lived in 125 ?mol/L lead acetate surrounding,the MDA concentration increased,but the viability of cell and the SOD content in the Vero cell suspension decreased.YinlingⅠcould increase the viability of lead-exposed cell during a certain extent;in the most non-toxicity concentration yinlingⅠcould elevate the SOD content in the Vero cell suspension,reduced the MDA concentration and resisting lead toxication in vitro.Conclusion YinlingⅠhas the protective effects on the cell viability and oxidative injury of lead-exposed cell.
9.Clinical characteristics and outcomes of preoperactive short-acting octreotide treatment in patients with thyrotropin-secreting pituitary adenomas
Jian XU ; Zheng LI ; Ying GUO ; Dan LIANG ; Liyong ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2021;60(4):345-349
Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics of patients with pituitary thyrotropin-secreting adenoma and evaluate the effect of preoperative short-acting octreotide treatment on hyperthyroidism.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed in 40 patients with pituitary thyrotropin adenoma diagnosed in Beijing Tiantan Hospital from January 2008 to January 2018. The general data, laboratory examinations and imaging findings were reviewed and analyzed. The clinical effect of preoperative octreotide on hyperthyroidism was evaluated.Results:The age of onset year of the 40 patients (male: female = 24∶16) was (30.5±5.1) years. Among them, 35 patients (87.5%) were with macroadenoma. The most common symptoms were thyroid hypermetabolism syndrome, followed by headache, dizziness, visual field damage and hypogonadism. The thyroid function of 30 patients (75%) recovered to normal within 3-5 days after the octreotide treatment. The total effective rate of the octreotide was 90.0%. The level of free thyroxine (FT 4) before treatment in patients with more than 10 times of effective cumulative dose was significantly higher than that in patients with less than 10 doses. Conclusions:Thyroid hypermetabolism syndrome and pituitary occupying effect are the most common clinical manifestations of thyrotropin-secreting adenoma. Preoperative octreotide treatment can effectively control hyperthyroidism. The level of FT 4 is a crucial factor affecting the efficacy of octreotide.
10.Advances in the Isolation Methods of Fungal Polyketide Synthase Genes
Shao-Hua YAN ; Liang GUO ; Yan-Ping LI ; Yang XU ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(07):-
Fungal polyketide synthases are responsible for the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites such as pigments, mycotoxins, and they are very important in pharmacology , food science and agriculture. The recent advances in the methods for the isolation and manipulation of multiple classes of polyketide synthase genes from fungi were introduced. It is useful for discovery of novel fungal polyketide synthase gene clusters. These methods can also be useful for revealing the genetic potential of fungi to produce multiple types of bioactive polyketide.