1.Correlative Study on Spiral CT Features and Level of Serum Soluble Fas and FasL in Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Chuanliang PENG ; Xiaogang ZHAO ; Xiaopeng DONG ; Lei GAO
Journal of Practical Radiology 1992;0(11):-
Objective To study the correlation between spiral CT(SCT)feature of non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)and the levels of soluble Fas(sFas)and FasL(sFasL)in serum.Methods 32 cases of NSCLC proved pathologically and examined with SCT were analyzed retrospectively.Serum level of sFas and sFasL were determined by double antibody sandwich Enzyme linked immunosorbenl assays(ELISA).The SCT features were compared with level of sFas and sFasL.Results No significance was found between serum levels of sFas and sFasL and tumor type and size(P
2.Rapid europium-sensitized fluorescent determination of ulifloxacin,the active metabolite of prulifloxacin,in human serum and urine
Peng DONG ; Na XU ; Bo FU ; Lei WANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2011;01(1):46-50
A new fluorescent method was developed based on the ulifloxacin-europium(Ⅲ)-sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate system for the determination of ulifloxacin,the active metabolite of prulifloxacin.Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate formed a ternary complex with ulifloxacin-europium(Ⅲ)and significantly enhanced the characteristic fluorescence of europium(Ⅲ).The enhanced fluorescence intensity showed a good linear relationship with the concentration of ulifloxacin in the range of 5.0×10^-8-2.0×10^-6M with a detection limit of 2.0×10^-10 M(3σ).This method is rapid and sensitive,and has been successfully applied to the determination of ulifloxacin in human urine and serum samples.
3.Rapid europium-sensitized fluorescent determination of ulifloxacin, the active metabolite of prulifloxacin, in human serum and urine
Peng DONG ; Na XU ; Bo FU ; Lei WANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2011;01(1):46-50
A new fluorescent method was developed based on the ulifloxacin-europium (Ⅲ)-sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate system for the determination of ulifloxacin,the active metabolite of prulifloxacin.Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate formed a ternary complex with ulifloxacin-europium (Ⅲ) and significantly enhanced the characteristic fluorescence of europium (Ⅲ).The enhanced fluorescence intensity showed a good linear relationship with the concentration of ulifloxacin in the range of 5.0× 10 8 -2.0× 10-6M with a detection limit of 2.0× 10-10 M (3σ).This method is rapid and sensitive,and has been successfully applied to the determination of ulifloxacin in human urine and serum samples.
4.Influence of Velocity of Flow of Contrast Media on Spiral CT Portography
Jianruing LEI ; Peng DONG ; Guanmin QUAN ; Tao YUAN ; Qing LIU ; Changqiang QU ; Jingying BU ; Peng SONG ; Wujie LIU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2010;26(2):258-261
Objective To investigate the effect of different injection rate of contrast medium on the quality of multislice spiral CT portography(SCTP). Methods Thirty patients with no prominent difference in the age and weight randomly divided into 3 groups (10 cases each group) underwent contrast-enhanced CT scan of abdomen. Non-ionic contrast medium (300 mgⅠ/ml, 1.5 ml/kg) was injected through antebrachium veins with power injector at the rates of 2.0 ml/s,3.0 ml/s and 4.0ml/s. Arterial phase acquisi-tion was made using the software of automated bolus triggering with a ROI placed on abdominal aorta when 100 HU was reached, and 7 seconds and 20 seconds later, portal phases were done respectively. The attenuations of portal vein(PV) and hepatic parenchy-ma of 3 groups were measured on source images. Then the oblique axial and coronal maximum intensity projection(MIP) maps were reconstructed at workstation and PVs were observed. Statistics analysis was made with software of SPSS 11.5. Results The attenu-ations of PV in 2.0ml/s, 3.0 ml/s and 4.0 ml/s groups were (150.80±21.16)HU, (170.90±17.26)HU and [181.90±22.88) HU respectively. There was obvious difference between 2.0ml/s and 4.0ml/s groups for atteuation of PV(P=0.017). The differences of CT attenuation of PV-hepatic parenchyma in three groups were (50.20±17.40) HU, (67.10±23.08) HU and (76.20±22.75) HU respectively. Prominent difference was also found between 2.0 ml/s and 4.0 ml/s groups(P=0.039). The grades of segment of PV displayed on SCTP maps were 4.20±1.14,4.90±0.99 and 5.50±0.53 in 2.0 ml/s,3.0 ml/s and 4.0 ml/s groups respectively, which were of obvious differences between them (P=0.013). Conclusion Injection rate of contrast medium dose influence the quality of SCTP of PV,SCTP quality is best with velocity of flow at 4.0 ml/s.
5.Use of cancer-testis antigen mRNA as specific markers to evaluate the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing liver transplantation
Jirun PENG ; Li ZHAO ; Dongcheng MU ; Jiye ZHU ; Lei HUANG ; Dong WANG ; Shu LI ; Xisheng LENG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2001;0(08):-
Objective To investigate the relationship between the expression of MAGE-1,SSX-1,and CTp11 mRNA in the peripheral blood of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) receiving orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) and the prognosis of these patients. [WT5”HZ]Methods The expression of the three genes in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) was detected by nested RT-PCR,and a follow-up was carried out in 26 patients. Results Before OLT,the positive rate of MAGE-1,SSX-1 and CTp11 transcripts was 40.0% (14/35),37.1% (13 /34),and 31.4% (11/35),respectively in the PBMC samples of HCC patients;Sixty percent (21/35) of the PBMC samples were positive for at least one of the three gene transcripts. The follow-up of 26 patients showed that,the tumor recurrence/metastasis rate after OLT (75.0%) in 16 patients with positive preoperative PBMC samples of at least one gene transcripts was significantly higher than that of the other 10 patients who was negative preoperatively for gene transcripts (30.0%)( P = 0.043).Postoperative tumor recurrence or metastasis developed in 15 out of 20(75%) patients with persistently perioperative positive MAGE-1,SSX-1 and /or CTp11 transcripts in PBMC samples or swithing from negative to positive perioperatively,in contrast to no recurrence nor metastasis in the other 6 patients with the gene transcripts switching from positive to negative postoperatively,or negative perioperatively ( P =0.002). [WT5”HZ]Conclusions MAGE-1,SSX-1 and CTp11 transcripts may act as combined tumor-specific makers to detect tumor cells in the peripheral circulation of HCC patients,and the detection is valuable for selecting OLT candidates and predicting the postoperative prognosis.
6.Endoscopic ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer
Zhendong JIN ; Dong WANG ; Lei WANG ; Peng PAN ; Yunfeng SONG ; Zhaoshen LI
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2012;(6):381-383
Objective To investigate the feasibility,safety,and short term efficacy of endoscopicultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA).Methods Three patients with advanced,inoperable pancreatic carcinoma underwent EUS-RFA.Under the guidance of EUS,a 22 gauge fine needle was punctured into the pancreatic carcinoma,and 1 Fr radiofrequency (RF) catheter was placed into the cancer through this 22 gauge needle.RFA was applied at 10 watts for 2 minutes,and then 15 watts for another 2 minutes.The second needle's tract was selected and punctured about 1 ~ 1.5 cm apart from the first needle tract,and the ablation was repeated.Results The average age of these 3 patients was 63 years old.Two patients were diagnosed to have pancreatic tail cancer and one was pancreatic body cancer,and the mean diameter of the tumor was 3.6 cm.Pre-operative EUS-FNA confirmed the presence of malignant cells.EUS-RFA was performed three times at an interval of 2 weeks in the first patient and one time in the last two patients.The average session of EUS-RFA of each lesion was 3.67 times.After 2 weeks,EUS showed that the diameter of the lesions was reduced by 13.9% on average.There were vacuolar degenerations of variable sizes in those lesions.The serum level of CA19-9 was averagely decreased by 46.5%.Abdominal pain was not obviously aggravated.There were no episodes of pancreatitis,perforation or bleeding within 48 hours after the procedure.The mean follow-up time was 49 days,and no complications occurred.Conclusions EUS-RFA can reduce the diameter of pancreatic carcinoma and decrease the serum level of CA19-9,and it is feasible and safe.
7.Efficacy of conjunctival autograft transplant and limbal - conjunctival autograft transplant for primary pterygium
Yan, CAI ; Lei-Bing, JI ; Peng, LI ; Xu-Dong, ZHAO ; Wei, WANG ; Xiao-Wei, GAO
International Eye Science 2016;16(7):1372-1374
AIM: To compare the safety and efficacy of conjunctival autograft transplant ( CAT ) and limbal - conjunctival autograft transplant (LCAT) for primary pterygium.
METHODS: In this prospective, randomized and controlled clinical study, 120 patients ( 120 eyes ) diagnosed with primary pterygium were collected in NO. 474 Hospital of Chinese PLA from January 2014 to January 2015. The 120 patients enrolled in the study in turn, and divided into two group by the odd and even number. The odd number underwent CAT and the even number underwent LCAT.
RESULTS:One hundred and seven patients (107 eyes) completed the follow-up of 1a, including 54 patients (54 eyes) from the CAT group and 53 patients (53 eyes) from the LCAT group. Four patients (4 eyes, recurrence rate 7. 4%) in the CAT group and 2 patients ( 2 eyes, recurrence rate 3. 8%) in the LCAT group developed recurrence. However, there were no significant in recurrence rate between CAT group and LCAT group (P =0. 678).
CONCLUSION: CAT and LCAT might be both effective treatment for primary pterygium for reducing the recurrence rate of pterygium. However, LCAT is the optimal surgical method for primary pterygium.
8.Surgical treating experience of lower eyelid longitudinal laceration combined with lower lacrimal canaliculi disruption
Meng-Fei, WANG ; Xi-Dong, YAN ; Guang-Hong, ZHANG ; Yan-Ming, TIAN ; Peng, LI ; Lei, QIAO
International Eye Science 2014;(10):1898-1900
AIM: To discuss the clinical applications of methods to localize nasal cut ends and the effects of Z-plasty in the surgeries for lower eyelid longitudinal laceration combined with lower lacrimal canaliculi disruption.
METHODS: From September, 2010 to October, 2013, a total of 37 patients ( 37 eyes ) with lower eyelid longitudinal laceration combined with lower lacrimal canaliculi disruption were operated for anastomosis of lacrimal canaliculi disruption and suture of lower eyelid longitudinal. Different methods to search for the nasal cut ends of lacerated lacrimal canaliculi, such as “under a microscope directly”, “guided by probing needle” and“pigtail curved probe”. Then, to repair lower eyelid longitudinal laceration with Z-plasty transposition flaps. Follow up was 3mo~2a after operation.
RESULTS: All nasal cut ends could be found successfully on 37 patients;Lacrimal duct unobstructed in 31 patients (83. 8%), improved in 5 patients (13. 5%), invalid in 1 patient (2. 7%),the overall successful rate was 97. 3%; the eyelids repair was satisfactory, small scars, the appearance and function was normal.
CONCLUSION: The nasal cut ends can be found successfully by “directly under a microscope”, “guided by probing needle” and“pigtail curved probe”;the effect of silicone drainage tube used as lacrimal canaliculi bracket is satisfactory; most patients gained excellent recovery for both appearance and function after Z-plasty.
9.Proteotyping: A New Approach Studying Influenza Virus Evolution at the Protein Level
Wei-feng, SHI ; Zhong, ZHANG ; Lei, PENG ; Yan-zhou, ZHANG ; Bin, LIU ; Chao-dong, ZHU
Virologica Sinica 2007;22(5):405-411
Phylogenetic methods have been widely used to detect the evolution of influenza viruses.However, previous phylogenetic studies of influenza viruses do not make full use of the genetic information at the protein level and therefore cannot distinguish the subtle differences among viral genes. Proteotyping is a new approach to study influenza virus evolution. It aimed at mining the potential genetic information of the viral gene at the protein level by visualizing unique amino acid signatures (proteotypes). Neuraminidase gene fragments of some H5N1 avian influenza viruses were used as an example to illustrate how the proteotyping method worked. Bayesian analysis confirmed that the NA gene tree was mainly divided into three lineages. The NA proteotype analysis further suggested there might be multiple proteotypes within these three lineages and even within single genotypes. At the same time, some proteotypes might even involve more than one genotype. In particular, it also discovered some amino acids of viruses of some genotypes might co-reassort. All these results proved this approach could provide additional information in contrast to results from standard phylogenetic tree analysis.
10.Clinical presentation and therapeutic outcomes of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis in children
Xiaoyin PENG ; Jingjing DONG ; Zhijie GAO ; Liwen WANG ; Xin WANG ; Jun WANG ; Lei LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(5):374-378
Objective To explore the clinical characteristics,diagnosis,treatment and outcomes of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor(anti-NMDAR) encephalitis in children.Methods Six children diagnosed as anti-NMDAR encephalitis were recruited at the Department of Neurology,Capital Institute of Pediatrics,from December 2011 to April 2013.The data of clinical characteristics and laboratory examinations were retrospectively analyzed.All the children had long-term follow-ups and the prognosis was assessed.Results (1) Age and course of the disease at the time of the admission:the mean age of the 6 patients (2 female) was 3 years and 5 months,ranging from 2 years and 2 months to 6 years and 8 months.The course of the disease at the time of the admission ranged from 15 to 80 days,with a mean time of 39 days.(2)Clinical characteristics:5 cases had afebrile convulsion and 1 case had speech impairment at the onset of disease.Convulsion occurred in all the 6 cases,4 cases of whom had persistent convulsion,and 5 cases had impaired consciousness.All the 6 cases exhibited aphasia,and complicated with mental or emotional abnormalities,irritability or shouting.Five cases developed into sleep disorders such as sleep deprivation.Five cases had limb and facial involuntary movement,in which 2 cases had stereotyped action.Prominent autonomic nervous dysfunction including hidrosis was found in 1 case.(3) Laboratory examination:cerebrospinal fluid test was normal in 6 cases,and 1 case had slightly increased white blood cell level.Specific anti-NMDAR antibody was positive in serum and/or cerebrospinal fluid in the 6 cases.Electroencephalograph of the 6 cases showed slow wave background during lucid interval,and 5 cases had interictal epileptiform discharges.The skull MRI showed cerebral atrophy 4 cases,and 2 cases of them were complicated with encephalomalacia.No tumor was found in the patients.(4) Treatment and follow-ups:6 cases received gamma globulin or methylprednisolone or other immunotherapy.Three cases received combined therapy with Rituximab,1 case received plasmapheresis,and 1 case received Cyclophosphamide.Follow-ups lasted for 2 to 31 months.Three patients had clinical recovery,and varying degrees of neurological complications were found in 3 cases.Conclusions (1) Anti-NMDAR encephalitis is common in children.(2) The specificity of its clinical symptoms is not strong.The incidence of convulsion is high,and different degrees of consciousness disorders may occur in some of the severe patients.Degeneration of language function and emotional changes can be observed.Most pediatric patients have abnormal movement,and the symptoms of automatic nervous system are not prominent.(3) The disease can be confirmed by the specific anti-NMDAR antibody in the spinal fluid or plasma.(4) The time of clinical recovery is long,and an early immunotherapy is associated with a better prognosis.