1.Analysis of microRNA expression profile of peripheral Treg cells in ITP
Yan ZENG ; Hong HAN ; Hui CHEN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2016;32(9):1350-1353
Objective:To determine whether there were alteration of miRNA expression in peripheral Treg cells,through the contrast between normal people and patients with ITP and to explore the pathogenesis of ITP.Methods:Peripheral blood was obtained from ITP patients and normal people ,and Treg cells were isolated by flow cytometry.RNA was extracted from Tregs in each group,then for miRNA arrays analysis through Solexa sequencing.Compare ITP group and normal control group microarray to identify differentially expressed miRNA.Differentially expressed miRNA were analyzed to find the abnormal signaling pathways.Results: We screened multiple miRNA abnormal expression in Treg cell of ITP patients,which has significant differences were miR-1976,miR-548ae-5p,miR-5096-p3,miR-548am-5p,PC-3p-63471,and PC-3p-96627.By enrichment analysis,we found two abnormal signaling pathways:ErbB signaling pathway and TGF-βsignaling pathway.Conclusion:Differentially expressed miRNA were found in peripheral Treg cell of ITP patients,which may be affected the normal functioning immune regulation of Treg cells,and involved in the pathogenesis of ITP.
2.Research on the electrophysiological mapping and ganglianated plexi ablation techniques during the minimally invasive atrial fibrillation surgery
Haibo ZHANG ; Yaping ZENG ; Jie HAN ; Yan LI ; Xu MENG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2013;(4):196-199,203
Objective To conclude the results of electrophysiological (EP) mapping and ganglianated plexis (GPs) ablation during the minimally invasive atrial fibrillation (AF) surgery.Methods During the period of Sep 2007 to May 2010 to-tally 185 paroxysmal atrial fibrillation cases were recruited receiving the minimally invasive AF surgery with video assistance.The EP mapping was used to test the dual direction block after ablation and the distribution of GPs was recorded.The sinus rhythm rate was followed up after surgery.Results All the minimally invasive surgery were performed successfully withoutdeath in the hospital.There was no permanent pacemaker implant and other serious complications.EP mapping results showed92% pulmonary vein (PV) potential to the left atrium (LA) could be isolated with the dual direction block for the paroxysmal atrial fibrillation cases.And there were 89% GPs positive,higher rate than the persistent AF.There were more GPs positive in the right PV area than the left and 86% GPs lied at the LA domain,not the PV orifice.At least 5 or 6 ablation lesions were needed to get the dual direction block and denervation of the GPs.The sinus rhythm rate after surgery after 3,6,12 and 24months is 83.7%,82.4%,85.4% and 83.9%.The 12 months follow up data showed the cases with more GPs positive (>6) had 81.3% sinus rate and the less GPs positive (≤2) group with 52.6%.Conclusion The EP mapping and GPsablation techniques during the minimally invasive AF ablation surgery could get good sinus rhythm rate during the long term follow up.
3.Application of reconstruction technique in the CT scan of nasal traumas
Xianchun ZENG ; Yan YANG ; Dan HAN ; Qian WANG ; Shaolei KANG
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(28):3956-3958
Objective To evaluate the value of the SAFIRE reconstruction technique for the nasal traumatic lesions .Methods Six‐ty‐seven patients with nasal traumas were scanned by the orbital scan and were reconstructed with FBP and SAFIRE (strength grade 1 to 5) respectively .Then a comparative analysis for six kinds of reconstructed images were conducted on the average CT value ,noise ,signal to noise ratio (SNR) ,contrast to noise ratio (CNR) ,subjective scoring and lesion detection .Results Compared with reconstruction by FBP , SAFIRE (strength grade 1 to 5)reconstruction ,for the noise ,decreased to 20 .4% ,31 .4% ,39 .7% ,46 .5% and 57 .2% respectively ;For the SNR ,increased to 33 .3% ,54 .7% ,75 .4% ,87 .4% and 101 .4% respectively ;For the CNR ,it also increased to 23 .0% ,36 .4% ,57 .7% , 87 .4% and 106 .5% respectively ;The difference was statistically significant (P< 0 .05) .For the images of SAFIRE‐1 and SAFIRE‐5 ,the image subjective scoring was lower than that by FBP ;for the images of SAFIRE‐2 and SAFIRE‐4 ,the image subjective scoring was higher than that by FBP ;and SAFIRE‐3 had the highest score .But for the rate of lesion detection ,all the images were the same .Conclusion CT scan combined SAFIRE reconstruction technique can decrease effectively the noise and increase the image quality in the traumatic nasal scan , as well as has a potential effect to decrease the scan dose .
4.Surgical cardiac synchronization therapy for the cardiomyopathy heart failure with micro-invasive thoracoscopy techniques
Haibo ZHANG ; Xu MENG ; Ye ZHANG ; Zhian LI ; Yan LI ; Jie HAN ; Wen ZENG ; Yaping ZENG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2011;27(3):162-164,157
Objective The cardiac synchronization therapy (CRT) was proven to have good treatment for the cardiac conduction disorders patients with serious heart failure. But many disadvantages were gradually be noticed, such as difficulty of sinus electrode implantation, coronary sinus injury and bleeding, still one third CRT cases remain unchanged cardiac function.Recently the epicardial lead CRT therapy by the cardiac surgeons appears promising to provide better clinic resynchronization.The aim of this research is to explore the clinical value of surgical epicardial lead CRT for the cardiomyopathy heart failure with micro-invasive thoracoscopy techniques. Methods During April 2007 to Sep 2009 eleven patients were diagnosed as advanced heart failure with cardiac dysynchronization proven by the ECG and tissue Doppler echo examination. The dysynchronization parameters of tissue Doppler echo includes left ventricle maximize delay time , the left dysynchronization index (Ts-SD), the inter-ventricle mechanical delay time (IVMD), left ventricle end-dilation diameters (LVEDD) and the left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF). All the patients got the consent agreement before the surgery. In the hybrid operation room the right atrial and ventricle endocardial electrodes were placed firs guided by X ray under the general anesthesia and double lumnen incubation. Then the thoracoscope techniques were used to explore the left ventricle lateral wall. The right atrial and ventricle electrodes were connected into the three chamber pacemaker. The Tissue Doppler Echo TEE technique was used to check which part of the left ventricle lateral wall is suitable for the idea CRT therapy. Usually the latest activated part of the left ventricle wall is the goal place. Then the epicardial electrode was fixed with 4-0 prolene suture at the idea place. All the cases were performed by the same surgeons group in the same medical center. The resynchronization features were examined after surgery and during the follow up. Results The endocardial and epicardial electrodes were implanted successfully without any serious complication. All patients were weaned and discharged without any adverse cardiac episodes. There is no mortality during the follow up period. All the patients received the β-blokers, diuretics, ACEI/ARB and other traditional medicine for the heart failure.The Tissue Doppler showed the E peak wave separated form the A peak which means the good resynchronization between the atrium and the ventricle. After surgery during the follow up the left ventricle maximize delay time decreased from (393.4 ±40.2 ) ms to ( 102.1 ± 34.6) ms, the left dysynchronization index (Ts-SD) decreased from (145.2±29.3)ms to(51.0±21.4) ms, the inter-ventricle mechanical delay time (IVMD) decreased from (59.1 ±23.4) ms to (31.2 ± 11.5 ) ms, left ventricle end-dilation diameters increased from (73.1 ± 13.4) mm to (63.2 ± 6.7) mn and the left ventricle ejection fraction increased from 0.32 ±0.04 to 0.41 ±0.07. Conclusion The micro-invasive surgical synchronization therapy could get good CRT result for the cardiomyopathy heart failure patients. Some patients traditionally in the waiting list for the heart transplant could be considered for the CRT therapy candidates.
5.Accepted: 2008-11-05Delivery and immunologic efficacy of CpG ODN targeting B lymphocytes of umbilical cord blood by CD40 ligand-receptor-mediated carrier
Huilan ZENG ; Xinai HAN ; Chen GU ; Jianwei JIANG ; Meizhen ZHENG ; Yuxia YAN ; Yaoying ZENG ; Jingfang DI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(5):974-978
BACKGROUND: CpG oligodeoxynucleotide (ODN) is a type of highly effective immune adjuvant with low toxicity, which has an extensive application in gene therapy for many diseases. However, the specificity for species and cells leading to low uptake by cells and degradation by nuclease blocks its clinical application. OBJECTIVE: To explore the specific delivery and its immunologic efficacy of CpG ODN targeting B lymphocytes of umbilical cord blood by CD40 ligand-receptor-mediated carrier system. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: An observation and control experiment was performed at the Department of Hematology, and Department of Pediatric, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University from April 2004 to October 2007. MATERIALS: Fresh umbilical cord blood with heparin was obtained from healthy, natal infant. Informed consent was obtained from his parents, and the experiment was approved by the hospital Ethics Committee. METHODS: CD40 ligand (CD40L)-EDC-PLL-CpG ODN conjugated complex was prepared. Mononuclear cells (MNCs) from umbilical cord blood were co-cultured with conjugated complexes. Uptake rate, mean fluorescence intensity of FAM marked CpG ODN, expressions of MNCs, proliferations of lymphocytes and the IgG levels of culture supematants were detected by flow cytometry, fluorescence techniques, MTT assay and ELISA, respectively. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The uptake rate, the mean fluorescence intensity of CpG ODN by MNCs, subgroups and proliferations of lymphocytes, and IgG levels of culture supematants. RESULTS: Compared to the pure CpG ODN group, the uptake rate of the conjugated complexes group was higher (98%), the peak level of up-taking occurred earlier, and intracellular fluorescence intensity maintained much more stable. Expressions of CD19+, CD22+, and CD20+ was increased, A value and IgG levels in supematants were all higher than that of the control group. CONCLUSION: CD40 tigand-receptor-mediated carrier system is helpful for CpG ODN delivery targeting to B lymphocyte, enhancing its immunological efficiency.
6.Early application of tissue expansion in repair of traumatic soft tissue defects in the head and face
Yan HAN ; Jianhui ZHAO ; Ran TAO ; Lingli GUO ; Hongyan YANG ; Wei ZENG ; Baoqiang SONG ; Wensen XIA
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2017;23(4):220-222
Objective To explore a novel strategy to repair traumatic soft tissue defects in the head and face by tissue expansion in the early stage.Methods Eighteen patients with traumatic soft tissue defects were treated with thorough debridement leaving the wound unclosed or simply closed with thin split-thickness scalp skin grafting,and adjacent expander implantation in the early stage and expanded flap transposition in the second stage.Results There were 11 male patients and 7 female patients ranging in age from 3.5 to 40 years [mean,(19.4±12.2) years],with average 15 months follow-up (range,3-67 months).The average expansion time was 74.3 days (range,53-96 days).The total of 18 patients with 22 expanders were treated with satisfactory results.All the flaps survived and the skin color,texture and contour well matched to those of the peripheral tissue.Only one complication of infection happened in the 18 cases (5.56%) and total 22 expanders (4.55%),which was similar to the rate reported in the literature.There were no any other complications related to the expander.Conclusions Debridement and tissue expansion in the early stage have been proved a more effective strategy to repair traumatic soft tissue defects in the head and face,which can not only achieve satisfactory color,unbulky and well matched texture similar to normal,but also can avoid unnecessary donor site injuries and does not increase the infection rate of tissue expansion.
7.Repair of cervicai cicatricial contracture with cervico-shoulder island skin flap
Jiansheng DIAO ; Xianjie MA ; Shuzhong GUO ; Xi ZHANG ; Maoguo SHU ; Yan HAN ; Wensen XIA ; Xianhui ZENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2011;17(1):12-14
Objective To explore a better method to repair cervical cicatricle contracture deformity.Methods The cervicai cicatrical contraction deformity was repaird by the cervico-shoulder island skin flap with blood supply crossing and abundant anastomotic branches of the neck-shoulder blood vessels. After removing the cervical scar, the flaps were designed according to the size of the wound to be repaired, and the clinical anatomy of crossing and abundant anastomotic branches of the neck-shoulder blood vessels. The secondary wound of donor site was closed directly if the donor region was small, or closed by skin graft. Results Sixteen patients in this clinic were operated with this method, and venous return dysfunction occurred in 1 case, but blood circulation was improved after treatment. All the flaps survived with good appearance and texture. The extensive flap was created and transferred to the anterior neck by one stage without pre-expansion which met some patients'requirement of repairing cervical cicatricle contracture deformity. Conclusion The cervico-shoulder island skin flap, with abundant blood supply, is a new method to repair cervical cicatricle contracture deformity.
8.Peripheral blood monocyte subpopulations in patients with syphilis
Junyan HAN ; Hui ZENG ; Wenhui LUN ; Huiwem YAN ; Yanchun LIU ; Beibei WANG ; Yingxue SONG ; Yah WU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2009;42(5):315-317
Objective To analyze the changes in peripheral blood monocyte subpopulations in patients with primary, secondary and latent syphilis. Methods Flow cytometry was used to detect CD14highCD16- and CD14+CD16+ monocyte subpopulations in peripheral blood from 58 patients with untreated syphilis, including 36 cases of latent syphilis,8 cases of primary syphilis and 14 cases of secondary syphilis, as well as from 65 normal human controls. Restflts Compared with the normal controls, the proportion of CD14+CD16+ monocytes among total monocytes was significantly elevated (12.0% ± 5.0% vs 6.0% ± 3.3%, t = 7.25, P < 0.01), while that of CD14highCD16- monocytes was down-regulated (88.0% ± 5.1% vs 94.0% ± 3.5%, t = -7.20, P < 0.01). No statistical difference was observed in the proportion of CD14+CD16+ or CD14hhighCD16- monocytes among the patients with primary syphilis, secondary syphilis and those with latent syphilis (all P > 0.05). Conclusions The changes in peripheral blood monocyte subpopulation in patients with untreated syphilis may be associated with the permanent infection of Treponema pallidum, but have no obvious correlation with clinical stage of syphilis.
9.Application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation techniques in heart transplantation operations
Haibo ZHANG ; Xu MENG ; Jie HAN ; Yixin JIA ; Yan LI ; Wen ZENG
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2011;32(3):152-155
Objective To investigate the clinical results of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) technique during the peri-operative heart transplantation. Methods The clinical data of heart transplantations supported by the ECMO were retrospectively analyzed, including during the bridge to transplant, working as routine bypass in the operation room, and supporting the heart failure after surgery. Results Three 3 cases were supported with ECMO to extend the waiting time: 2cases died of multi organ failure during the waiting, and the third one received the heart transplant and the ECMO was successfully removed. Totally 12 cases of heart transplantation received the modified open style ECMO techniques replacing the routine bypass. The ECMO was removed after assistance for (38 ± 14) h. All the recipients except one death recovered well without right ventricular failure or obvious tricuspid regurgitation which was common after heart transplantation. Ten cases received ECMO support for the heart failure after the transplant. The initial application time ranged from 2 h to 2 days and lasted 43~176 h. One died of infection and two died of multi organ failure nothing to do with ECMO application and other 7 discharged with NYHA Ⅰ/Ⅱ cardiac function. Conclusion Early use of ECMO could safely bridge the heart failure patients to the transplant. Replacing the routine with ECMO techniques in the heart transplantation could get good myocardial protection results even with long cold ischemic time and improve the cardiac function recovery. For the heart failure patients after the surgery the ECMO could afford good support effect.
10.Video-assisted pulmonary veins isolation versus box-lesion for the lone atrial fibrillation in the mid-term follow-up
Chunlei XU ; Qiuming HU ; Yan LI ; Jie HAN ; Wen ZENG ; Yixin JIA ; Xu MENG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2015;31(5):274-277
Objective To compare the mid-term results of video-assisted pulmonary veins isolation and box-lesion for lone atrial fibrillation.Methods Between June 2010 to November 2012,80 lone atrial fibrillation(LAF) patients underwent minimally invasive surgical ablation in Beijing Anzhen Hospital,and all of them received left atrial appendage excision and Marshall ligament break in the surgery.Among them,37 cases were performed two epicardial ablation lines in order to created box-lesion based on PVI(14 paroxysmal AF and 23 persistent AF).Follow-up was finished after discharge.Results Mean follow-up was(18.8 ± 7.4) months,and 2 patients were died with non-cardiac disease.The success rate is 78.8% (Paroxysmal AF 87.9%;Persistent AF 72.3%).In the paroxysmal AF patients,the success rate for PVI and Box lesion treatment was 84.6% (11/13) and 92.9% (13/14),P =0.45;in the persistent AF patients,the success rate for PVI and Box-lesion was 58.3% (14/24) and 87.5% (14/16),P =0.04.Conclusion Addition of epicedial ablation lines might increase the cure rate for lone AF therapy,especially for persistent AF.