1.Self-efficacy, self-esteem, and positive/negative affect tn 2247 adolescents
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2010;24(2):149-152
Objective: To exploration the self-efficacy, self-esteem, and positive/negative affect and the re-lationships among them in Chinese adolescents. Methods: The Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale, Generalized Self-Ef-ficacy Scale, and Adolescents Positive/Negative Affect Scale were administrated to 2247 middle school students sampled from 16 schools from 6 districts. Results: Self-esteem tended to increase as grade [(2.91±0.38), (2.93±0.41), (3.01±0.41), (2.98±0.44), (3.04±0.41), (3.17±0.42)]. Boys had higher self-efficacy [(2.74±0.39)vs.(2.68±0.40), P <0.001]. Two senior grades had higher self-efficacy than other 4 grades (P<0.05). Girls had higher positive and negative affect [(2.77±0.67)vs.(2.68±0.67), (2.22±0.70) vs.(2.13±0.68), Ps <0.05]. Junior grade one had the highest positive effect (2.85±0.62), grade one and two in high school had more negative effect than other 4 grades (2.26±0.71, 2.25±0.73).Self-efficacy and self-esteem were positively correlated with positive affect (r=0.24, 0.36), negatively correlated with negative af-fect (r=-0.17, -0.32) ; self-esteem significantly mediated the relationship between self-efficacy and positive/negative affect (Z=13.00, -13.07) . Conclusion: Self-esteem tends to increase as grade, boys have higher self-efficacy than girls, and girls have higher positive and negative affect than boys. Self-esteem mediates the rela-tionship between generalized self-efficacy and positive/negative affect in Chinese adolescents after controlling the effects of gender and grade.
2.Skeletal myoblast transplantation
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2008;12(18):3597-3600
Myoblast transplantation has been carried out for a certain period,but its efficiency in repairing inherited myopathy or severe muscular injury is not satisfactory.The improvements in myoblast culture,transplantation approach,recipient and cell preparation before transplantation,scaffold material and its selection,and body immunity can positively influence transplantation efficacy,and improve recipient function.In addition,these improvements influence the prospect of myoblast transplantation or cell-mediated gene therapy.
3.Clinical characters of juvenile onset spondyloarthropathies
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2001;5(2):113-116
Objective To better understand the clinical characters of juvenile onset spondyloarthropa-thies (JSpA).Methods The clinical and laboratory data of 190 in-patients with JSpA were analyzed and the diagnosis,classification and differentiation of juvenile onset arthritis were discussed.Results Among these 190 patients,163 were male,with a male to female ratio 6∶1.Of them 92.1% had the disease after the age of 8.Peak of age at onset was 12 to 15 years;157(82.6%) patients had peripheral arthritis and only 23(12.1%) patients felt low back pain at onset.During the disease course, peripheral arthritis was found in 187(98.4%) patients and the history of low back pain or buttock pain was recorded in 123(64.7%).The interval between peripheral arthritis and low back pain was from 0 to 20 years,with an average of (3.2±4.5)years.Extra-articular features including enthesitis in 67(35.3%)patients,dactylitis in 20(10.5%),iritis in 9(4.7%) were observed.HLA-B27 was positive in 87.9%(160/182) patients.Sacroiliitis on X-ray was observed in 76.0%(136/179) patients,and 106(55.8%) patients were diagnosed juvenile ankylosing spondylitis (JAS) according to 1984 New York modified criteria.The average disease course in JAS was (6.3±6.2) years,longer than that in JSpA (P<0.01).Conclusion The concept of JSpA is helpful to early diagnosis and treatment of juvenile onset arthritis.The JSpA are characterized by asymmetric lower limb predominant oligoarthritis,a wide spectrum of extra-articular features,presence of HLA-B27 and familial history of SpA or psoriasis.It will take an average of 6.3 years for JSpA patients to fulfill the diagnostic criteria of adult AS.
4.Gene polymorphisms predict efficacy and toxicity of chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
Tumor 2010;(2):164-169
Objective:The efficacy and toxicity of anticancer drugs differ in different tumor patients. It could not meet the requirements of optimization of tumor treatment if only under the guidance of clinical and pathologic characteristics. More and more attention is focused on individualized therapy based on individual gene profiles. It has been identified that gene polymorphisms are responsible for different outcomes of individuals. Gene polymorphisms, including sequence polymorphism and single nucleotide polymorphism, will decrease the clinical efficacy of chemotherapeutic drugs or increase adverse reactions by influencing the expression or activity of the corresponding proteins. In recent years several gene polymorphisms related to drug metabolism, transportation, or inactivation may affect the outcomes of chemotherapy and the frequency of adverse reactions. Identification of the polymorphism genes is important for individual therapy for tumor patients.
5.Neurovascular unit and poststroke neuroprotection
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2011;19(6):451-456
Neurovascular unit is a new paradigm to explore pathophysiology of central nerve system. Its components constitute complex networks for maintaining the steady-state microenvironment of neurons. This article reviews the steady-state changes, related diseases, and neurovascular unit protection among all the components of neurovascular unit, mainly focuses on the neurovascular coupling, ion signal of neurovascular unit, channel regulation, neurovascular regeneration and nutritional factors, as well as the pathological changes of neurovascular unit of ischemic stroke and related control methods.
6.Effect of large dosage of spironolactone on cardiac function and plasma level of brain natriuretic peptide in elderly patients with chronic heart failure
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2011;30(10):827-829
Objective To investigate the effect of large dosage of spironolactone on cardiac function and plasma level of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in elderly patients with chronic heart failure (CHF).Methods Totally 68 cases with CHF (NYHA cardiac function class Ⅲ and Ⅳ) were randomly divided into study group (with adding spironolactone 20 mg/d and 60 mg/d to conventional treatment,n =34) and control group (conventional treatment,n =34).The cardiac function and plasma level of BNP were evaluated after 6 months treatment.Results The post-treatment plasma level of BNP dropped from ( 921.4 + 284.5) ng/L to ( 316.4 ± 193.3 ) ng/L in study group (t=14.722,P=0.000) and from (904.3 + 274.0) ng/L to (481.3 ± 202.5) ng/L in control group (t=9.271,P=0.000) with significant difference in posttreatment BNP level between two groups (t=4.280,P=0.011).The values of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) were higher after treatment than before treatment in study group[(32.2 + 4.7) % vs.(45.1 + 6.2) %,t =6.820,P=0.004]and in control group[(31.8±5.1) % vs.(38.3+5.7)%,t=5.283,P=0.008],and the post-treatment LVEF was much higher in study group than in control group (t=3.844,P=0.017).The value of left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDD) dropped significantly after treatment as compared to before treatment in study group[(58.6±4.4) mm vs.(45.7±4.4) mm,t =5.822,P=0.006]and in control group[(59.1±5.2) mm vs.(52.4±4.8) mm,t=3.018,P=0.024],and there was remarkable difference in LVEDD value between the two groups after treatment (t=3.393,P=0.020).The cardiac function after treatment was markedly improved as compared to before treatment in study group (x2=5.527,P=0.009) and in control group (x2=4.180,P=0.013),and the study group showed a more satisfactory result than control group (x2 =3.273,P=0.022).The incidence of side effects were 11.76% in the study group and 8.82% in control group with no significant difference (P=0.116).Conclusions Large dosage of spironolactone added to the conventional therapy may significantly improve cardiac function and decrease plasma BNP,especially for the elderly patients with severe CHF.
7.Effects of taurine on metabolism of thyroid hormone in rates after exhaustive exercise
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2001;5(3):51-52
Objective To probe into protective action of taurine against exhaustive,exercise induced myocardial damage in rats.Methods Using the model of exhaustive exercise,the present study researches into the effects of taurine on the content of thyroid hormone(T3,T4)in serum and myocardium as well as T45'- DI activity in myocardium of rats.Results The content of T3 in serum and myocardium,T45'- DI activity in myocardium were significantly increased(P<0.01)while that of T4 in serum and myocardium had no significantly changed after exhaustive exercise,the supplement of taurine might significantly inhabits the changes.Conclusion Taurine could protect myocardium from exhaustive exercises induced damage by inhabiting hypermetabolism of thyroid hormone.
8.Stem cells in optic nerve protection and restoration following injury
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(23):4367-4370
BACKGROUND: As a specially differentiated central nerve, optic nerve is once injured, retinal neurons are hard to restore and regenerate. As a result, visual function is lost permanently. Currently, an effective clinical treatment is not available. Due to the multi-directional differentiated potential of stem cells, their role in optic nerve protection and restoration following injury is becoming a hot research spot.OBJECTIVE: To review the classification and transplantation of stem cells in optic nerve protection study, as well as roles of stem cells transplantation in optic nerve protection and repair following injury.METHODS: The database of ISI Web of Knowledge platform was searched on computer from February 1994 to April 2009, with the key words "stem cells, optic nerve" in English. In the same way, the database of CNKI from February 1994 to April 2009 was also screened, with the key words "stem cells, optic nerve" in Chinese.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A total of 98 literatures related to stem cells in optic nerve protection and restoration after injury are collected, in which 23 papers are Chinese and 75 papers are English. The studies published earlier, repetitively and similarly are removed, and 38 papers which comply with the standards are involved into this review. Stem cells own the potential of self-renew physiologically, as well as potential of repairing the injuries. At present, most of the researches on stem cells in optic nerve protection and restoration after injury are represented in morphosis. How to implant stem cells safely and effectively and how to recover stable visual function still need our efforts. Stem cells derived from skin, peripheral blood, fat and other tissues are convenient to draw materials and are commendable subjects, we should study them deeply to make preferable use.
9.Value of ERG in the diagnosis of vascular tumor
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2014;(11):1263-1265
Purpose To study the expression of ERG in various vascular tumors, and to explore the value of ERG in the diagnosis of vascular tumor. Methods Immunohistochemical EnVision method was used to detect the expression of ERG and CD31 in 30 cases of vascular tumor and 20 cases of non-vascular tumor. Results All vascular tumors diffusely expressed ERG and CD31. Expression of ERG was unrelated to tumor histologic type and benign or malignant. Expression of ERG was consistent with CD31. Of 20 non-vascular tumors, all except for one cases of epithelial sarcoma did not express ERG. The sensitivity and specificity of ERG in the diagnosis of vascular tumor were 100% and 96. 7%. Conclusion ERG is a high sensitive and specific marker for vascular-derived tumor. The combinated detection of ERG and CD31 may useful for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of vascular tumor.
10.Effect of tigecycline on expression of adeB gene of multidrug resistance Acinetobacter baumannii
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2015;37(5):47-49
Objective To explore the adeB gene expression level impact of tigecycline for multidrug resistance Acinetobacter baumannii.Methods 57 strains multidrug resistance Acinetobacter baumannii were separated from September.2012 to September.2014.Epsilome test method was used to detect minimum inhibitory concentration of tigecycline against multi drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.PCR amplification detected adeB, adeR, adeS efflux pump gene distribution.Real-time fluorescent RT-PCR detection technology were used to detect relative expression level of each gene. Results 57 strains of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter Bauman MIC value were 0.1-8μg/mL.The calculation of MIC50 =2μg/mL, MIC90 =4μg/mL. 49 strains sensitivity accounted for 86.0%, 5 intermediate strains accounted for 8.8%, 3 resistant strains accounted for 5.2%.57 strains of bacteria were divided into 38 strains lower sensitivity group and 19 strains sensitive group, with reduced susceptibility in lower sensitivity group 30 strains, accounting for 78.9%, sensitive group were all sensitive to tigecycline, accounting for 100%, for tigecycline susceptibility sensitive group was significantly higher than that of lower sensitivity group ( P <0.65 ) .41 strains were detected adeB, adeR, adeS gene in all strains, accounted for 86.0%, 29 strains were detected adeB, adeR, adeS genes in lower sensitivity group, accounted for 70.7%,12 strains were detected in sensitive group accounted for 63.2%, the difference between the two groups had no statistical significance.Fluorescent RT-PCR detection results showed that the relative expression of adeB gene with lower susceptibility group was significantly lower than that of sensitive group (P<0.05), relative expression levels of adeR and adeS gene in two groups had no significant difference.Conclusion AdeB gene plays an important role in tigecycline for multidrug resistance Acinetobacter baumannii, but may also exist outside of the adeB gene is involved in the regulation of resistance to tigecycline.