1.EFFECTS OF TRANSPOSITION OF FLAPS TO THE EXPRESSION OF bFGF IN CONCUSSION AREAS OF GUNSHOT INJURY
Qiang ZHANG ; Jinfang CAI ; Bingshe KE
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(09):-
Flap pedicled with the arteria epigastrica superficialis was transposed to primarily repair firearm wound after the rabbit's posterior limb was shotted. Recovery of the wound was observed and the content of bFGF mRNA in myoideum of the concussion area was measured by reverse transcroption polymerase chain reaction(RT PCR). All wounds repaired with transposition of fascia flaps attained primary healing and the content of bFGF mRNA in myoideum of the concussion area was higher than that in the control group. The result suggests that transposition of arterialized fascia flaps could primarily repair firearm wounds successfully and the high expression of bFGF is one of the causes.
2.Application of low-dose radiation protocols in survey CT scans
Qiang FU ; Ting LIU ; Lin ZHANG ; Tao LU ; Ke XU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2009;43(8):862-866
A certain amount of image noise is increased in low-dese protocols, but image quality is still acceptable without problem in CT localization. The reduction of radiation dose and the radiation harm to patients are the superiority.
3.Control study of physiological properties of detrusor instability caused by neurogenic, obstructive and idiopathic factors in rats
Wuhe ZHANG ; Bo SONG ; Qiang FANG ; Ke CHEN
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(07):-
Objective To compare the changes of detrusor physiological properties between the models of detrusor instability caused by neurogenic, obstructive and idiopathic factors. Methods Eighty female SD rats were enrolled in our study, including 17 rats of idiopathic detrusor instability (IDI), 33 for bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) by partial ligation of bladder outflow tract, 20 spinal cord injury (SCI) by transection of spinal cord at L1-2, 10 as normal control. Six weeks after insult, the change of detrusor excitability, autorhythmicity and contractility were examined by means of cystometry and the in vitro detrusor strip study. Results The occurrence rate of detrusor instability in BOO rats, SCI rats and IDI rats was 75.9%, 100% and 21.3%. The rats in three DI groups increased more significantly in excitability, autorhythmicity and contractility than control rats (P0.05). Conclusion Different types of DI have similarity in the detrusor myogenic changes, while the increase in spontaneous excitability of detrusor strip seems to be more important than others factors in the mechanism of DI.
4.Leptin increases the proliferation of human HaCaT keratinocytes through activation of STAT3 pathway
Ke XUE ; Haiyan LIU ; Qiang JIAN ; Min ZHANG ; Chengxin LI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2013;46(12):901-903
Objective To estimate the biological effects of leptin on human HaCaT keratinocytes and explore their molecular mechanisms.Methods Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) was used to evaluate the proliferation of cultured HaCaT cells treated with different concentrations of leptin for 24 and 48 hours.Some HaCaT cells were classified into four groups to remain untreated,be treated with leptin (100 μg/L) and piceatannol (a specific inhibitor of STAT3 phosphorylation) alone or in combination for 24 hours,respectively,followed by the evaluation of cell proliferation using CCK-8 kit.Flow cytometry was performed to assess cell cycle of HaCaT cells treated with leptin of 100 μg/L,Western blot to determine the phosphorylation level of Erk1/2 and STAT3 in HaCaT cells treated with leptin of 100 μg/L for different durations.Statistical analysis was done by Student's t-test for unpaired data using GraphPad Prism 5 software.Results The proliferation of HaCaT cells was accelerated to different degrees after treatment with leptin of 50 and 100 μg/L for 24 and 48 hours,and the accelerating effect was in a dose-dependent manner within 24 hours (r =0.9989,P < 0.05).Piceatannol apparently inhibited the promotive effect of leptin on the proliferation of HaCaT cells.There was an obvious elevation in the percentage of cells at S phase ((57.70 ± 5.88)% vs.(42.50 ± 7.55)%,P > 0.05),but a significant decrease in that at G0/G1 phase ((39.70 ± 1.57)% vs.(45.20 ± 1.44)%,P < 0.05),with a significant increase in proliferation index (0.603 ±0.0157 vs.0.564 ± 0.0144,P < 0.05) in HaCaT cells treated with leptin of 100 μg/L for 24 hours compared with the untreated controls.Western blot showed that leptin of 100 μg/L markedly enhanced the phosphorylation level of STAT3 in HaCaT cells.Conclusion Leptin may upregulate the proliferation of HaCaT cells through activation of STAT3 pathway.
5.Extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer and functional recovery of urinary continence
Guowei XIA ; Qiang DING ; Ke XU ; Yuanfang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;0(11):-
Objective To evaluate the surgical technique,urinary continence and clinical efficacy of extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Methods This series included 28 cases of prostate cancer aged 60 -75 years (mean,68 years). The PSA level ranged from 0. 7 ng/ml to 23. 6 ng/ml. TNM classification showed T1N0M0 tumor in 11 cases, T2N0M0 tumor in 15 and T3aN0M0 tumor in 2. All cases underwent extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. The functional reconstructive technique consisted of preservation of the urethral and bladder outlet sphincter muscles, and reconstruction of the bladder neck. Results All the operations were successful. The operative time was 180 - 380 min( mean, 240 min) ,and the blood loss was 400 - 1200 ml( mean,800 ml) . All the catheter were removed 2 weeks after surgery. Mild urinary incontinence occurred in 3 cases, and it improved after supportive treatment. The PSA level was 0. 02 -0. 10 ng/ml 3 months after operation. No recurrence of prostate cancer was found during the follow-up of 1 month-2 years. Conclusions Extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is safe and effiective for the treatment of prostate cancer. It can be widely applied in clinical practice.
6.Optimization of Conditions on Submerged Fermentation of Bacillus cereus
Ye LI ; Xiao-Ping ZHANG ; Ke-Qiang ZHANG ; Jun-Xing LI ; Wen-Jun SUN ;
Microbiology 1992;0(02):-
The fermentation of Bacillus cereus DLSL-2 was investigated through single-factor test. The optimized fermentation conditions are: temperature 30℃,initial pH 7.0,250 r/min. Uniform design was used in shaking flask to optimize the fermentation medium of bacillus cereus . The most suitable medium was identified as follows:4.88% defated soybean power ,1.45% maize starch, 0.106% K 2HPO 4, 1.78% yeasts extract, 5.6% inoculum. the optimized medium allowed the B.cereus biomass concentration to be increased from 3.2?109 cfu/mL to 7.1?109 cfu/mL.
7.Microdecompression for intraforaminal lumbar disc herniations.
Gong-lin ZHANG ; Ping ZHEN ; Ke-ming CHEN ; Qing-qiang TAN ; Xiong ZHU ; Yong AN ; Feng-qiang LI
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016;29(5):479-481
OBJECTIVETo summarize clinical results of the microdecompression for the treatment of intraforaminal lumbar disc herniations.
METHODSFrom September 2005 to May 2013,16 patients( 12 males, 4 females)with intraforaminal lumbar disc herniations underwent microdecompression, ranging in age from 32 to 56 years old with a mean of 38.6 years old. The lumbar disc herniations were located at L(3,4). in one patient, L(4,5) in 10 cases and L5S1 in 5 cases.
RESULTSAll the patients were followed up, and the duration ranged from 20 to 48 months, with a mean period of 36 months. According to Macnab evaluation, 12 cases got an excellent result, 4 good. No apparent complications related to the technique occurred. Satisfactory clinical results were obtained in this series.
CONCLUSIONMicrodecompression may be particularly useful in the treatment of intraforaminal lumbar disc herniations. The microdecompression procedures are more likely to be well tolerated by older patients.
Adult ; Decompression ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Intervertebral Disc Displacement ; surgery ; Lumbar Vertebrae ; surgery ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures ; Treatment Outcome
8.Study on neurofeedback system based on electroencephalogram signals.
Xianjie PU ; Tiejun LIU ; Qiang WU ; Rui ZHANG ; Peng XU ; Ke LI ; Yang XIA ; Dezhong YAO
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2014;31(4):894-898
Neurofeedback, as an alternative treatment method of behavioral medicine, is a technique which translates the electroencephalogram (EEG) signals to styles as sounds or animation to help people understand their own physical status and learn to enhance or suppress certain EEG signals to regulate their own brain functions after several repeated trainings. This paper develops a neurofeedback system on the foundation of brain-computer interface technique. The EEG features are extracted through real-time signal process and then translated to feedback information. Two feedback screens are designed for relaxation training and attention training individually. The veracity and feasibility of the neurofeedback system are validated through system simulation and preliminary experiment.
Brain-Computer Interfaces
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Electroencephalography
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Female
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Humans
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Neurofeedback
9.Construction and identification of psilencer3.0-HIF-? siRNA
Ke XU ; Yuanfang ZHANG ; Jiang YU ; Peng GAO ; Yong LU ; Qiang DING
China Oncology 2006;0(12):-
Background and purpose:Carcinoma of the kidney is the most common malignant renal parenchymal carcinoma;its biological behavior is extremely complicated and is not sensitive to radiotherapy and chemotherapy.Studies have shown that the hypoxia-inducible factor HIF1-? and HIF2-? are related to the occurrence and development process of the clear-cell carcinoma of kidney.So,we intend to construct psilencer3.0-HIF-? siRNA recombinant plasmid in this study through RNA interference method,thereby providing an effective tool for further exploration of the role of HIF in the occurrence and development of clear-cell carcinoma of kidney.Methods:Design and chemically synthesize the DNA fragments of coding HIF-1? and HIF-2? siRNA and make them up into siRNA expression vector through gene recombination.Adopting the real-time quantitative PCR and Western blot tested the inhibitive effect of the constructed siRNA expression vector on mRNA and protein levels on the target gene expression.Results:After 786-0 cells transfecting with psilencer3.0-HIF-1?siRNA and psilencer3.0-HIF-2?,the inhibitory rate of mRNA expression of HIF-1? and HIF-2? reached 82.1% and 87.4% respectively,and OS-RC-2 cells transfecting psilencer3.0-HIF-1? siRNA and psilencer3.0-HIF-2?,the inhibition rate reached 91.2% and 81.2% respectively.The protein expression of the experimental group with 786-0 cells and OS-RC-2 cells transfecting HIF-1? interference plasmid and HIF-2? interference plasmid were lower at different levels than that from the blank control group.Conclusions:The constructed siRNA expression vector can effectively inhibit the expression of target gene HIF-1 and HIF-2 at mRNA and protein levels.
10.Enzymatic cyclization of peptides using immobilized sortase A.
Shu-xiang ZHANG ; Min-zhi LIU ; Yan YANG ; Ke-di CHENG ; Jian-qiang KONG ; Wei WANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2015;50(5):627-632
Peptide cyclization, a pivotal approach to modifying linear precursors of proteins and pepticles, has been used to enhance their biological activities and serum stabilities. Recently, sortase A (SrtA) from Staphyloccus aureus becomes a promising new technology for efficiently incorporating site specific modifications into proteins, conjugating the cell surface and cyclizing the linear peptides. In this study, we constructed two recombinant expression systems, one with chitin binding domain and the other with six-histidine tag and chitin binding domain on the N-terminal of SrtA, separately. The results of enzymatic kinetics indicate that the two recombinant tags do not impair the transpeptidase activity of SrtA compared with the standard reaction reported under the same reaction condition. The two synthesized peptides with N-ternimal three glycines and C-terminal penta-amino acid motif, LPETG, were cyclized using immobilized and recycled SrtA. The SrtA-based cyclization promises to represent a simple method for easy and efficient enzymatic synthesis of large cyclic peptides.
Aminoacyltransferases
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metabolism
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Bacterial Proteins
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metabolism
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Cyclization
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Cysteine Endopeptidases
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metabolism
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Enzymes, Immobilized
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metabolism
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Kinetics
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Peptides
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metabolism
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Peptides, Cyclic
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biosynthesis
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Staphylococcus aureus
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enzymology