1.Progress on the Study and Application of Serum Adenosine Deaminase in the Diagnosis of Autoimmune Diseases
Guanhua ZHAO ; Zhaowei GAO ; Huizhong ZHANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2017;32(1):160-164
Adenosine deaminase (ADA)plays an important role in the regulation of normal immune system.The altered activ-ity of serum ADA could associate with some autoimmune diseases(AID).Various studies abroad have found the elevated ac-tivity of serum ADA compared with healthy controls in many kinds of AID such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis(RA),et al (P<0.05).Many studies foused on the correlation of altered activity of serum ADA with the disease severity,but there is still controversy.To explore the diagnostic value of serum ADA in AID,make a review a-bout the application research progress of ADA in several AID.
2.Clinical significance of C reactive protein in haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
Ziyue LI ; Jianjun SHEN ; Huizhong ZHANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(13):1854-1855
Objective To explore the diagnostic significance of C reactive protein(CRP)in diagnosing haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome(HFRS).Methods 96 cases of patients with HFRS of different stages were enrolled in this study,and serum speci-men were collected.30 cases of patients with fever of unknown origin(fever of unknown origin group)and and 30 healthy individu-als(healthy control)were selected as control.Serum levels of CRP,alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate amino-transferase (AST),creatine phosphokinase(CK),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and creatinine(Cr)were detected.Results Serum levels of CRP in patients with HFRS of different stages were lower than that in the fever of unknown origin group,had statistically significant differences(P <0.05).The variation trend of CRP in each stage of HFRS was consistent with the trend of AST,CK,LDH and Cr. Conclusion CRP has clinical significance in differentiating HFRS from fever of unknown origin.
3.CORRELATION OF EBV-DNA IN CANCER CELLS AND ANTIBODY OF SERUM EBV IN PATIENTS WITH NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA IN NORTHWEST CHINA
Yanfang SUI ; Huizhong ZHANG ; Wenliang WANG
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 1983;0(02):-
Assay"'of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA was conducted in the tissues of 60 patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), 30 patients with chronic inflamation of nasopharyngeal mucous membrane and 40 patients with other malignant epithelial tumor respectively using DNA in situ hybridization method. The positive rate of EBV-DNA in patients of NPC was 71.6%, while it was negative in pat ents with other malignant tumors a small number of EB-VDNA positive cells were also discovered in the epithelial cells of paratumours and chronic inflamation of nasopharyngeal mucous membrane. Significant correlation was found in the study of serum EBV-antiby in patients of NPC and EBV-DNA in cancer cells. The results suggest that EBV may be of etiologic significance in the pathogenesis of NPC.
4.Killing Effect of HSV-tk, hrIL-2 and hrTNF-? Fusion Genes on Hep-2 Human Laryngocarcinoma Cell Lines in vitro
Shiyin CHENG ; Huizhong ZHANG ; Bing YU
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 1995;0(02):-
Objective: To determine if fusion genes of HSV-tk gene and cytokine gene have synergy on the cell killing of the Hep-2 human laryngeal carcinoma cell line in vitro. Methods: Different fusion genes expressing vectors PL(TI) SN, PL(TT)SN and PL(TK)SN were generated by recombinant DNA technology. Hep-2 was infected by the recombinant retrovirus. The positive clones were obtained after G418 selection and were termed Hep/TI, Hep/TT and Hep/TK respectively. The integration and expression of fusion genes in Hep-2 cells were identified by RT-PCR and Southern blot. The growth state and GCV killing effect of fusion genes modified cells were used to investigate the expression of fusion genes and antitumour effect on Hep-2 cells. Results: RT-PCR and Southern blot analysis confirmed the integration and expression of fusion genes in Hep-2 cells. There was no significant difference in cell proliferation between the Hep/TI and Hep/ TK.but the growth of Hep/TT was restrained. After the treatment of GCV the Hep/TI, Hep/TT and Hep/TK all showed high sensitivity to GCV. The killing effect of GCV on Hep/TT was the most siginificant and bystander effects were observed siginificantly in vitro. Conclusion: The fusion genes of HSV-tk and cytokine gene have synergistic effects on killing Hep-2 cell after treatment of GCV in vitro,which might have therapeutic potentials for laryngocarcinoma.
5.Clinical evaluation of delayed open reduction and internal fixation with anatomic plate for fracture of distal tibia and fibula
Huizhong ZHANG ; Fudong HUANG ; Xiao LIANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2006;0(05):-
Objective To analyze the results of distal tibia and fibula fracture treated with delayed open reduction and internal fixation with anatomic plate.Methods 24 fracture of distal tibia and fibula were stabilized temporanrily by application of plaster splint or calcaned traction immediately after injury.The definitive internal fixations were performed on an average of 8 days(range 7 to 10 days) after injury as soon as the soft tissue recovered.Results All patients were available for follow-up at an average of 2.6 years(range,1 to 4.5 years) after surgery.All fracture headed at an average of 15.4 weeks(range,12 to 29 weeks) postoperatively.There were 16 excellent,6 good,1 fair,and 1 poor results.The excellent and good rate was 92%.Conclusion This two-stage treatment protocol for fracture of distal tibia and fibula leads to the best long-term outcomes.
6.Health hazards of hexavalent chromium in drinking water
Yin ZHANG ; Danmei ZHANG ; Huizhong WU ; Ai QI ; Fenglian LIU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2016;35(4):264-268
Objective To learn the exposure levels and health hazards of long-term exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) through drinking water in a west county,and to provide a scientific basis for making preventive measures.Methods Five water points were selected to test the Cr6+ concentration of drinking water in the county in 2015,data of 3 water points with water Cr6+ concentrations exceeded the standard (Cr6+ > 0.05 mg/L) were selected from 12 drinking water points in some west counties in the recent six years (2009-2014) as the exposed group,2water points that drinking water Cr6+ concentrations not exceeded the standard (Cr6+ ≤0.05 mg/L) in the county and adjacent to the exposed group were selected as the control group.Sixty villagers were selected as the investigation objects in each water point to conduct internal medicine,ears,nose,throat (ENT),dermatology and health examination,urinary chromium content,routine blood and urine test were done.Determination of hexavalent chromium concentration in drinking water was done according to The Drinking Water Standard Examination Method 1,5-diphenylcarbazide Spectrophotometry (GB/T 5750-2006);routine urine was tested using the 10 urine analyzer test;urinary chromium was tested using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometer;routine blood five classification was tested using automatic blood analyzer;determination of drinking water hexavalent chromium concentration was done according to The Hygienic Standard for Drinking Water (GB 5749-2006).Higher than 0.05 mg/L was judged as exceeded the standard;physical examination was done according to The Diagnostic Criteria of Occupational Chromium Nasal Disease (GB Z12-2002) and The Diagnostic Standard of Occupational Contact Dermatitis (GB Z20-2002).Results There were 184 and 109 people in the exposed group and the control group,respectively.The average concentration of Cr6+ exceeding the standard ratio was 2.82-3.22 in drinking water,the nasal septum nucosa perforation,skin erythema edema,skin ulcers were 4.9% (9/184),4.3% (8/184) and 4.3% (8/184) in the exposed group,and the urinary chromium level (0.31 μg/L) in the exposed group was significantly higher than that of the control group (0.27 μg/L,Z =-4.078,P < 0.05).Routine blood test result of mean corpuscular haemaglobin (MCH) was (29.56 ± 2.07) pg,platelet counts (PLT) was (222.38 ± 47.53) × 109/L and plateletcrit (PCT) was (0.25 ± 0.05)% in the exposed group,it was all higher than those of the control group [(29.03 ±2.95) pg,(211.74 ±75.27)× 109/L,(0.24 ± 0.08)%,t =1,940,2.318,2.079,all P < 0.05];standard difference coefficient of variation of red blood cell distribution width (RDW-CV) was (13.14 ± 1.05)%,lymphocyte number (LYMPH) was (2.01 ± 0.64) × 109/L in the exposed group,it was all lower than those of the control group [(13.38 ±1.54)%,(2.21 ± 1.02) × 109/L,t =-1.989,-1.956,all P < 0.05].The positive rate of glycosuria,uric bravery red,and urine nitrite in routine urine test of exposed group was 17.39% (32/184),23.36% (43/184),7.61% (14/184);it was all higher than those of the control group [(8.25% (9/109),11.93% (13/109),0.91% (1/109),x2 =4.746,5.798,6.309,all P < 0.05].Conclusions Urine chromium accumulation has been found in populations long-term exposed to 2.82-3.22 times excessive Cr6+ through drinking water,which has affected the population's health to some extent.Therefore,it is necessary to speed up the local drinking water improvement project.
7.Expression and significance of vascular endothelial growth factor in lung carcinoma
Huizhong ZHANG ; Hua ZHANG ; Li-Hua XIONG ; Al ET
China Oncology 2001;0(05):-
Purpose:To investigate the expression and significance of VEGF in lung carcinoma.Methods:SP immu- nohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of VEGF and MVD in 42 cases of lung carcinoma.Results:The expression rate of VEGF was 81.0% in lung carcinoma.In the group of VEGF positive staining,microvessel density (MVD) was (45.68?9.23) per high power field which was significantly larger than(34.58?10.22) per high power field in the group of VEGF negative staining (P
8.Early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tuberculosis following kidney transplantation
Huizhong TIAN ; Wei WANG ; Hang LIU ; Xiaodong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2011;05(6):345-348
Objective To establish early diagnosis,treatment and prevention of tuberculosis infection following kidney transplantation.Methods Eighteen post-operative tuberculosis infections were identified among 1024 kidney transplantations performed in Beijing Chaoyang Hospital between January 2002 and December 2009.Triple immunosuppressive therapy strategy was used for these 18 patients.Of the 14 patients who received immune induction therapy,4 were treated with monoclonal antibody,and the other 10 were treated with anti-thymocyte globulin(ATG)or anti-lymphocyte globulin(ALG).Results The interval between renal transplantation and identification of tuberculosis infection ranged from 1 to 54 months.Posttransplant tuberculosis infection showed no typical clinical manifestations at early stage.Persistent or intermittent fever was the main symptom.High resolution CT and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)test were useful tools for confirmed diagnosis.After routine anti-tuberculosis treatment,17 patients were cured and 1 patient died.Conclusions The early stage symptoms of post-transplant tuberculosis may be atypical,which could result in misdiagnosis.Pulmonary high-resolution CT examination and BALF test could provide strong evidence for tuberculosis infection.
9.Psychological and Behavior Barriers and Psychological Rehabilitation Strategies for Natural Disaster Survivors
Zhuoying QIU ; Huizhong HUANG ; Junmei ZHANG ; Hongmei SHI ; Jie ZHU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2008;14(7):673-676
This paper will address the development of disaster psychology and its important contribution regarding its theoretical and practical frameworks as it applies to the psychological counseling for survivors suffering from the consequences of natural disasters.This paper will also analyze how the approach of disaster psychology can be applied to work with survivors suffering from natural disasters and to alleviate psychological challenges and its influential factors which affect these individuals.Several strategies have been discussed and proposed.In addition,relevant theoretical and integrated approaches for psychological intervention support and guidance,and rehabilitation have been established.
10.Changes in prostate symptoms and quality of life in patients with symptomatic benign prostate hyperplasia before and after transurethral resection of the prostate
Huizhong TIAN ; Zhijin WU ; Xiaodong ZHANG ; Yong YANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2010;09(9):615-618
Objective To investigate changes in symptoms and quality of life (QOL) score before and after transurethral resection of the prostate ( TURP), and their related factors. Methods Forty-seven elderly male patients of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) with lower urinary tract symptoms were enrolled in the study, with an average age of 72 years. They all were undergone with TURP and evaluated with international prostate symptoms score (IPSS), QOL score, maximal urine flow rate (Qmax), residual urine volume, pressure-urine flow rate and prostate size before and after the procedure. Changes in these parameters and their related factors were analyzed. Results No complication was observed during TURP in the 47 patients. After TURP, two patients suffered from distal urethra stricture, one from retrograde ejaculation and six from aggravated urgent incontinence, and symptoms relieved with symptomatic treatment in all of them. Significant difference in overall IPSS, irritant score and obstructive score pre- and post-operation was observed P < 0.01, i. e. , 22.7 ±4.9 and 10.5 ± 5.8, 10.5 ± 5.8 and 6.3 ± 3.5, and 12.1± 3.9 and 4.2 ± 3.3, respectively. QOL score was 4.6 ± 0.9 and 2.3 ± 1.3, Qmax (5.8 ± 2.9 ) ml/s and (12.4 ±5.2) ml/s and residual urine volume (99 ± 16) ml and (34 ± 19) ml pre- and post-operation,respectively ( all P < 0.01 ). Follow-up time after the procedure, prostate volume and bladder volume at urgent urination desire all correlated with post-operation IPSS ( r = 0.751, P < 0.05 ), and follow-up time after the procedure and age also significant correlated with post-operation QOL score (r = 0.470, P < 0.05 ).Conclusions Overall IPSS, irritant score, obstructive score and QOL score improved significantly after TURP in symptomatic BPH patients, probably by varied related factors.