1.Effects of Aurora A silence by RNA interference on the apoptosis and proliferation of glioma cells
Zhou XU ; Xianhou YUAN ; Pucha JIANG ; Kai FU ; Rui GONG
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2009;40(6):938-942
Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of RNA interference on the expression of Aurora A in U251 cells, and the influence on proliferation and apoptosis of U251 cells. Methods The siRNA specific for Aurora A was synthesized and transfected into U251 cells in vitro. Aurora A mRNA expression and protein content were detected by RT-PCR and Western blotting respectively. The cell proliferation and apoptosis were observed by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT) and flow cytometry(FCM). Transmission electron microscope was used to observe the ultrastructural changes of U251 cells. Results After transfection, the expression level of Aurora A mRNA was significantly decreased(P<0.01), and the protein content of Aurora A was also obviously reduced. The inhibitory rate of cell proliferation reached up to 67.57% 72 hours after transfection, which was significantly higer than that of normal control group(P<0.01). The apoptosis rate of U251 cells was significantly increased from (3.69±0.87)% to (15.34±2.16)% (P<0.01). Under the transmission electron microscope, it was observed that the U251 cells showed typical morphologic changes of apoptosis after transfection, such as karyopyknosis, chromatin condensation and margination, intracytoplasmic vacuoles formed, and apoptotic bodies formed. Conclusion The expression of Aurora A gene can be inhibited by siRNA successfully, and it results in the suppression of cell growth and induce apoptosis of human glioma cells in vitro. Aurora A may become a new target for the gene therapy of gliomas.
2.Surgical treatment of ulnar lateral mass fractures of distal radius.
Jun QIAN ; Mei-Yuan FANG ; Kai-Ming JIANG
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014;27(3):250-254
OBJECTIVETo investigate the type and corresponding operation methods of ulnar lateral mass in distal radial fractures.
METHODSFrom January 2004 to September 2010,32 cases of distal radial fractures with ulnar lateral mass were treated by surgical incision and relocate ulnar lateral mass,including 23 males and 9 females with an average age of (34 +/- 9) years old ranging from 28 to 65 years old. According to the classification of Melone-Doi, 2 cases with type I, 24 cases of type II, 6 cases with type III. The operative appoach involved palm-radial, palm-ulnar, radial-dorsal. Among them, 28 patients with closed fractures were fixed with plate, 4 cases (including 2 cases of open fractures) were fixed by Kirschner pin and braces.
RESULTSThirty-two patients were followed up for 8 to 18 months with an average of 12 months. All fractures were healing without complications. According to modified Gartland-Werley scoring system (GWSS), the total score was 1.12 +/- 0.45, the remain deformity was 0, subjective evaluation was 0.50 +/- 0.30, objective evaluation was 0.30 +/- 0.21, complications was 0.40 +/- 0.09; the result was excellent in 21 cases, good in 11 cases.
CONCLUSIONThe location of ulnar lateral mass in distal radial fractures is one of the important prognostic factors in wrist function and surgical treatment is an effective method of fixing ulnar lateral mass in distal radial fractures.
Adult ; Aged ; Bone Nails ; Bone Plates ; External Fixators ; Female ; Fracture Fixation ; Fractures, Open ; surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Radius Fractures ; surgery ; Treatment Outcome ; Ulna Fractures ; surgery
3.A comparative study about axial length measurement between IOLMaster and adjusted A-scan ultrasound methods in silicone-filled eyes
Meng-ke, YUAN ; Kai, WANG ; Yan-rong, JIANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2011;29(8):738-742
Background Combination of cataractopiesis with intraocular lens (IOL) is believed to improve the patient' s quality of life. However, 1OL power and axial length measured by traditional method in silicone-filled eye is normally bias to the actual levels. The optical coherence biometry technology has been widely used in the measurement of IOL, but little studies have been conducted to demonstrate the IOL power difference between those methods. Objective This study was to evaluate the predictability of IOL power calculations using the IOLMaster and adjusting contact ultrasound A-scan method in silicone oil-filled eyes. Methods Forty-four silicone-filled eyes of 42 patients were divided into 2 groups according to the intraocular pressure (IOP) ( group A: ≥ 10 mmHg group,29 eyes;group B:<10 mmHg group, 15 eyes). IOLMaster and ocular ultrasonic measurement were used to measure the axis length before and after silicone oil was removed. The preoperatively measured eye axis and cornea curve were used to calculate the theoretical IOL. Results In normal IOP group ( T≥ 10 mmHg,29 eyes), the precision and stability of IOLMaster for axial length ( AL ) measurements and IOL power calculations were better than adjusted ultrasound A-scan( ZIOLMasterdependent = -2. 236, P = 0. 025 ), although in low IOP group ( T< 10 mmHg, 15 eyes),there were too much differences in axial length mesurement and IOL power calculation between the IOLMaster and adjusted ultrasound A-scan, so the post-operative imformation was not predicted accurately. Conclusion For anticipatory normal postoperative IOP eyes, the refractive outcome in cataract surgery in silicone oil-filled eyes can be predicted reliably and accurately with IOLMaster. But for complicated or anticipatory unstable postoperative IOP eyes,secondary implantation of IOL would be better.
4.Role of anesthesiology rotation in resident standardization training and its implementation
Xin JIANG ; Haitao XU ; Xueyin SHI ; Jingjing JIANG ; Kai ZHAO ; Li LI ; Hongbin YUAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(7):739-741
Resident standardization training is an important part of postgraduate medical educa-tion and anesthesiology rotation is an important part in resident standardization training. Anesthesiology rotation is an effective way to improve the efficiency of hospital operation and is an important starting point to promote 'comfortable medical' and hospital upgrades. To improving the quality of training , anes-thesiology department should establish training and supervision system clearly , organize teacher training regularly. Continuous improvements in institutional mechanism can be achieved by detailed theoretical studies, technical operations and departmental rotation examination requirements as well as by exchanging ideas between teachers and students.
5.Preoperative reformatting for C_2 pedicle screw track using three-dimensional computed tomography technique
Feng YUAN ; Hui-Lin YANG ; Jiang-Shan LI ; Kai XU ; Guang-Jun CHENG ; Kai-Jin GUO ; Wei-Cheng GONG ;
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2003;0(08):-
Objective To discuss the technique and value of preoperative reformatting with three-dimensional computed tomography technique for C_2 pedicle screw track.Methods GE Light Speed 16 Pro spinal CT scans of 15 adult dry vertebrae were loaded into an imaging station (software ADW4.2).Two methods of C_2 pedicle screw techniques were analyzed through virtual screw trajectory by VR (volume rendering) and MPR (multiple planar reformatting) techniques,in method A,screw entry point was the intersection between the media-vertical and the cranial line of C_2 inferior facet joint,in method B,the screw track was from the cranial and medial quadrant of the dorsal part of C_2 inferior facet joint.Results The screw track could be observed dynamically from any plane.Two vertebrae were ob- served with smaller height in isthmus and the medial edge of the transverse foramen since no space was a- vailable for the screw.The screw trajectories data were compared between method A and method B,which showed that the angles towards the cephalad (in sagittal plane) and midline (in transverse plane) were bigger in method A than in method B (P<0.05,0.01),but the safe screw diameter was smaller in method A than in method B (P<0.05),and there was no difference of the screw length between the two methods(P<0.05 ).Conclusion In this research,the individual C_2 pedicle screw entry points, screw diameter and security screw angle can be simulated,and the screw track can be observed dynami- cally to make sure if it transits the bone structure completely.Preoperative three-dimensional computed tomography reformatting for pedicle screw track is of great value in clinical and basic researches.
6.Micro-PET Observation of the Effect of Electroacupuncture on Cerebral Hippocampus Glucose Metabolism in SAMP8 Mice with Senile Dementia
Jing JIANG ; Kai GAO ; Yuan ZHOU ; Xiangbo HAN ; Zanxun PARK ; Zhigang LI
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(2):176-179
Objective To observe cerebral hippocampus glucose metabolism using 18F-FDG micro-PET as an imaging technique in a normal group of mice, and model and electroacupuncture groups of SAMP8 mice with senile dementia (rapid aging mice). Method Four 6-month-old SAMR1 mice were picked at random out of the normal group and every four 6-month-old SAMP8 mice, out of the model and electroacupuncture groups respectively. Each of them was anesthetized by inhalation of 2% isoflurane and then given a bolus injection of radioactive tracer 18F-FDG 14.8~16.5 MBq through the tail vein. After one hour of the uptake, a PET scan was performed for 10 min. Hippocampus 18F-FDG uptake rate per gram of brain was calculated in every group of mice and the uptake rates were compared between the groups.Result The 18F-FDG uptake rate per gram of brain tissue was higher in the electroacupuncture group of mice than in the normal and model groups.Conclusion Electroacupuncture can markedly increase cerebral 18F-FDG uptake and the uptake rate per gram of brain tissue in SAMP8 mice. It may play a neuroprotective role through its influence on cerebral glucose metabolism.
7.Clinical features of neonatal intra-hepatic cholestasis caused by citrin defects and observation on therapeutic effect of Linda mixture for treatment of the disease
Lingling ZHANG ; Suqi YAN ; Lishan ZHOU ; Xiaoli XIONG ; Zhixia JIANG ; Jianqiao TANG ; Kai YUAN
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2017;24(2):133-136
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Linda mixture self made by combination of disease with syndrome pattern for treatment of neonatal intrahepatic cholestasis disease caused by Citrin defects (NICCD) and to provide an experience in early diagnosis and treatment of NICCD.Methods The clinical features of 20 patients with NICCD was confirmed by NICCD common genetic loci detection during hospitalization admitted to the Department of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Wuhan Children Hospital from June 2012 to June 2015 were retrospectively analysed.The clinical efficacy of Chinese medicine Linda mixture for treatment of NICCD,before and after treatment,the index changes of liver function and coagulation function were observed and Color Doppler ultrasound was used to detect the situation of hepatosplenomegaly in the patients.Results There were 20 cases all their pathological jaundice occurring within 3 months old,after treatment,15 cases of them obtained clinical recovery and 5 cases were getting better,the average length of stay in hospital was (14.67 ± 1.56) days.After the treatment,the levels of serum total bilirubin (TBil),direct bilirubin (DBil),alanine aminotransferase (ALT),total bile acid (TBA) were markedly lower compared with those before treatment [TBil (μmol/L):64.0 ± 39.5 vs.173.5 ± 54.1,DBil (μmol/L):37.7±24.8 vs.80.9±46.4,ALT (U/L):42.1±25.8 vs.55.0±32.2,TBA (μnol/L):67.5±20.3 vs.195.0±61.3,all P < 0.05],albumin (Alb) and total albumin (GLB) were significantly higher compared with those before treatment [Alb (U/L):37.9 ± 4.7 vs.33.1 ± 4.7,GLB (g/L):17.3 ± 4.0 vs.14.6 ± 2.8,both P < 0.05],activated partial thromboplastin time (AP'TT) of coagulation function was significantly reduced (s:38.2± 8.3 vs.63.1±24.0,P < 0.05).Color Doppler ultrasound examination showed that hepatosplenomegaly was shrunk after treatment [hepatomegaly (cm):2.12 ± 0.70 vs.3.04 ± 0.25,splenomegaly (cm):0.25 ± 0.03 vs.0.58 ± 0.32,both P < 0.05].After 1 month of follow up,the infants' body weights were almost normal,the average increase in weight being (1.01±0.32) kg,the color and frequency of stool were distinctly better compared with those before treatment,the stool color in 15 cases was golden,pale yellow in 5 cases and no one,pottery clay in color.The stool frequencies of 18 cases were kept under 5 times,and fatty diarrhea situation was ameliorated.Conclusion Using Chinese medicine for treatment of NICCD can obtain significant clinical effects.
8.Species identification on 43 clinical non-tuberculosis Mycobacteria isolates from Gansu Province, China
Xin ZHANG ; Jing CAI ; Yuan JIANG ; Daijue WEI ; Kai LI ; Chongxiang TONG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2017;33(2):173-177
To understand pathogen spectrum of nontuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM) and the dominant NTM in Gansu Province and provide the scientific basis for the effective prevention and treatment of NTM diseases,875 Mycobacteria isolates were collected from 2012 to 2014 in Lanzhou Pulmonary Hospital,NTM species were identified by means of PNB/TCH differentiate medium and 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis respectively.Forty-six isolats of NTM were identied from 875 PNB/TCH.Then with 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis,the NTM strains were identified to 3 strains of Nocadia and 43 strains of NTM,including M.intracellulare,M.kansasii,M.avium,M.senegalense,M.gordonae,M.szulgai,M.peregrinumand M.fortuitum.Among them,there were 31 strains of M.intracellulare,which accounted for 72.09% of the total number of NTM strains.The dominant nontuberculosis Mycobacteria in Gansu Province were mainly M.intracellulare.The application of molecular biology can rapidly and accurately identify the species of nontuberculosis Mycobacteria,and can provide relevant evidence for clinical diagnosis and therapy.
9.Superselective intra-arterial infusion of fasudil for the treatment of symptomatic cerebral vasospasm:curative effect analysis
Xiliang HE ; Yuan PAN ; Peilin LU ; Tao XIN ; Kai WANG ; Botian SHAO ; Xutao JIANG ; Zhaohu YU
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2015;(10):846-848
Objective To investigate the instant clinical efficacy of intra-arterial infusion of fasudil combined with routine anti-vasospasm for symptomatic cerebral vasospasm (SCVS). Methods The clinical data of 21 patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) due to ruptured aneurysm, who were admitted to authors' hospital during the period from May 2010 and February 2014, were retrospectively analyzed. The lesions included Fisher gradeⅡ(n=2), gradeⅢ (n=16) and gradeⅣ (n=3). Endovascular embolization of the aneurysm was carried out within 48 hours after the confirmation of the diagnosis with total cerebral DSA;no bleeding occurred during the operation and routine anti-vasospasm therapy was given. Within 4-9 days after the onset of the disease, all 21 patients presented SCVS. Half dose systemic heparinization, superselective intra-arterial infusion of fasudil (30 mg fasudil+250 ml saline, lasting for 30 min) were adopted. Reexamination of angiography performed at 15 min after fasudil infusion was employed, and the results were evaluated with NIHSS score by comparing the preoperative findings. Results Imaging examination performed after the treatment showed that significant improvement was obtained in 15 patients and no obvious changes in 6 patients. Clinical symptoms were remarkably improved in 11 patients, partially improved in 4 patients and remained unchanged in 6 patients. The mean NIHSS score was improved from preoperative 28.6 to postoperative 21.2. Conclusion For the treatment of symptomatic cerebral vasospasm, superselective intra-arterial infusion of fasudil is effective and safe, and it has good clinical application value.
10. The inflammatory pseudotumor formed after metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty
Jie YUAN ; Jia YOU ; Yanlin WAN ; Kai SUN ; Wenxue JIANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2020;40(3):186-192
Due to its advantages of low wear, high stability and flexibility, the new generation metal-on-metal hip prosthesis is favored by many patients with hip diseases, especially young patients. However, in recent years, several studies have indicated that adverse reactions to metal debris (ARMD) caused the formation of inflammatory pseudotumor, which ultimately led to a higher revision rate after metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty. This aroused the widespread concern from doctors and patients. Moreover, revision surgery for metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty in the setting of inflammatory pseudotumor is faced with a great risk of failure because of the large defects of bone and surrounding soft tissue and difficulty in removing the original prosthesis and the fixing of the modified prosthesis. Therefore, the use of such products is restricted with caution in their choice. We summarized the recent developments in the research in the risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory pseudotumor after metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty. The risk factors for the formation of inflammatory pseudotumor around the hip prosthesis mainly include the increase of metal ion concentration, the position of prosthesis implantation and the patient's own factors. The diagnosis mainly depends on physical examination, imaging examination, laboratory examination, arthroscopy and histological examination. The treatment strategies for clinical symptomatic and asymptomatic patients are also varies. Through the detailed analysis, evaluation and summary of the above contents, we may provide guidance for the selection of hip prosthesis, and lay the foundation for further exploration of the mechanism of inflammatory pseudotumor caused by ARMD.