2.The study of diffusion tensor imaging in patients with mild cognitive impairment
Li HE ; Zhai LIU ; Qingyun REN ; Licun LEI ; Yuxuan QI
Journal of Practical Radiology 2014;(8):1255-1258
Objective To evaluate the value of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)in diagnosing MCI.Methods DTI and conventional MRI were performed in 26 patients with MCI and 26 age-matched normal control subjects (NC).FA were measured in the 10 select-ed white matter regions,included bilateral frontal lobe,temporal lobe,parietal lobe,parahippocampal gyrus and cingulate gyrus,in the patients with MCI (n=26)and NC (n=26).FA of each ROI (region of interest)between the patients and controls were com-pared by using independent sample t-test.The correlation between the FA values and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)scores was analyzed by using Spearman correlation analysis.Results Compared with NC,the FA values of the right frontal lobe,temporal lobe white matter and bilateral cingulate gyrus in the patients were significant-ly reduced (P <0.05).FA values of the left temporal lobe,right frontal lobe and bilateral parahippocampal gyrus were significant correlated with MoCA scores,and FA values of the bilateral parahippocampal gyrus were significant correlated with MMSE scores (P <0.05).Conclusion DTI can be used as a diagnosis index of MCI.It has important value in early intervention and improving the quality of life of patients to early diagnosing MCI.
3.The use of in vivo cryotechnique in combination with electrocardiograph to study cardiac microcirculation in living mouse
Liye SHI ; Zilong LI ; Xiaoyue ZHAI ; Bin NING ; Guoxian QI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2013;(1):1-6
Objective The use of in vivo cryotechnique (IVCT) in combination with electrocardiograph (ECG) to study cardiac microcirculation under different hemodynamic conditions in living mouse.Methods Living mouse heart monitored by electrocardiograph was suffered from IVCT and freezing substitution under normal blood flow,myocardial ischemia or cardiac arrest conditions.Hematoxylin eosin (HE)staining,Schiff's staining and immunofluorescence staining for serum albumin,immunoglobulin were utilized on continuous paraffin sections,respectively.Confocal microscopy and statistical analyses were used.Results Comparing with normal hemodynamics,microvascular red cell volume reduction,morphology changed,myocardial cell glycogen loss,serum albumin ectopic distribution to myocardial cytoplasm,T tubular network failure and spacing width were happened in myocardial iscbemia condition; different shapes of red blood cells,myocardial cells glycogen deficiency,T tubular network failure and interval narrowing were found under cardiac arrest conditions.Conclusions Cardiac microcirculation,pathological changes of myocyte and its surrounding microenviroument in living mouse heart can be immediately captured in situ by the application of IVCT and ECG.
4.The expression and clinical significance of hypoxia-induced factor-1 α in gallbladder carcinoma tissues and its role on metformin-suppressed metastasis in GBC-SD cells
Renfeng LI ; Jianwen YE ; Lei QI ; Xu LU ; Chuang ZHOU ; Longshuan ZHAO ; Wenlong ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2017;23(6):383-388
Objective To study the expression and the clinical significance of hypoxia-induced factor-1α (HIF-1α) in gallbladder cancer tissues,and the role and mechanism of HIF-1α in metformin-suppressed metastasis in gallbladder carcinoma GBC-SD cells.Methods 24 specimens of gallbladder cancer tissues and 5 specimens of chronic cholecystitis were collected from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University between June 2016 and February 2017.Immunohistochemistry and qPCR were used to detect the expression of HIF-1α in gallbladder cancer tissues,in adjacent non-cancer tissues and in chronic cholecystitis,and the clinical significance was analyzed.The model of metastasis was induced by hypoxia;the wound healing assay and the Transwell assay were used to detect the ability of cell metastasis;the expressions of HIF-1α and VEGF in gallbladder carcinoma GBC-SD cells were detected by western blotting assay and immunofiuorescence.Results The expression of HIF-1α in gallbladder cancer tissues was higher than the adjacent non-cancer tissues and in chronic cholecystitis.The expression of HIF-1α was correlated with lymph node metastasis and TNM staging in gallbladder cancer tissues (P < 0.05).The wound healing rate after 48 h in the negative control group and in the treatment with hypoxia group (1% O2) in GBC-SD cells were (46.5 ± 4.8) % and (67.3 ± 4.0) %,respectively.The Transwell data showed that the numbers of metastasis after 24 h in the negative control group and in the treatment with hypoxia group GBC-SD cells were (147.4 ± 11.7) and (234.4 ± 17.7),respectively.When compared with the negative control group,treatment with hypoxia significantly increased the ability of metastasis and up-regulated the expression of HIF-1α and VEGF in GBC-SD cells (P < 0.05).The wound healing rate after 48 h in the negative control group,the metformin group,the hypoxia group and the metformin and hypoxia group in GBC-SD cells were (40.6 ± 7.1) %,(16.4 ± 9.4) %,(69.5 ± 4.0) % and (22.4 ± 7.4) %,respectively.The Transwell data showed that the numbers of metastasis after 24 h in the negative control group,the metformin group,the hypoxia group and the metformin and hypoxia group in GBC-SD cells were (148.4 ± 6.9),(90.0 ± 8.4),(185.8 ± 10.2) and (113.4± 8.6),respectively.When comparcd with the hypoxia group,treatment with metformin and hypoxia significantly decreased the ability of metastasis and down-regulated the expression of HIF-1α and VEGF in GBC-SD cells (P < 0.05).The wound healing rate after 48 h in the negative control group,the 2MeoE2 group,the hypoxia group,the 2MeoE2 and hypoxia group in GBC-SD cells were (43.4 ±4.4)%,(25.9 ±9.0)%,(63.3 ±2.2)%,(46.2 ±4.5)%,respectively.The Transwell data showed that the numbers of metastasis after 24 h in the negative control group,the 2MeoE2 group,the hypoxia group,the 2MeoE2 and hypoxia group in GBC-SD cells were (144.2 ± 12.6),(80.2 ±7.7),(203.8 ±7.0),(124.0 ± 5.2),respectively.When compared with the hypoxia group,treatment with HIF-1α inhibitor 2MeoE2 and hypoxia significantly decreased the ability of metastasis and down-regulated the expression of HIF-1α and VEGF in GBC-SD cells (P < 0.05).Conclusions The expression of HIF-1 α was correlated with lymph node metastasis and TNM staging in gallbladder cancer tissues.Treatment with hypoxia significantly increased the expression of HIF-1α and VEGF and promoted metastasis of GBC-SD cells,while treatment with metformin decreased the ability of metastasis induced by hypoxia via inhibiting the HIF-1o/VEGF pathway in GBC-SD cells.
5.Correlation between birth weight and cesarean section rate of term singleton live-birth newborns in recent 10 years
Chunfeng WU ; Yunfeng WANG ; Aiyang LI ; Huixia YANG ; Yingying QI ; Yanan ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2011;14(9):530-533
Objective To investigate the trend in birth weight of term infants delivered in Miyun Hospital in recent ten years, and its relationship with cesarean section rate, to provide evidence for health care during pregnancy and lowering the cesarean section rate. MethodsSingleton term live-birth newborns in Beijing Miyun Hospital from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2009 were admitted into this study.Trends of birth weight, microsomia rate and cesarean section rate were analyzed. Results(1) There were 14 716 singleton term live-birth newborns delivered in the tenyear period, among which 7642 males and 7074 females with the proportion of male and female of 1.08 : 1. One thousand seven hundred and seventy-three (12.0%) microsomia were delivered, and the number of low birth weight infants was 180 (1.2%). (2) The birth weight of term infants was from 1200 g to 5850 g and the average birth weight was (3422±447) g. The average birth weight of each year increased, and the differences among each year showed statistical significance (F= 15. 337,P<0.01). (3) The percentage of microsomia of each year increased, and the differences among each year also showed statistical significance (x2= 125. 285, P<0. 01).(4) The cesarean section rate increased from 49.9% in 2000 to 57.1% in 2009 with statistical difference (x2 =180. 883, P<0.01).(5) The cesarean section rate increased with the average birth weight of the singleton live-birth term infants in the 10 years from 52.2 % in those <2500 g to 85.4 % in those 4500 g~, and the differences had statistical significance (x2 =518. 519, P<0. 01). ConclusionsCesarean section rate had close correlation with birth weight in term birth infants.It is suggested that prenatal care should be strengthened and nutrition guidance during pregnancy should be paid more attention.
6.Expression of progesterone receptor a protein in prokaryotic and preparation of monoclonal antibodies to PR-A
Xiaolei ZHAO ; Jinyu ZHAI ; Lingling LIU ; Yongbo LIANG ; Yinyin NIU ; Sanhua LI ; Hua QI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2016;32(7):1013-1016
Objective:To prepare for mAb of progesterone receptor. It would provide support for the immunohistochemistry behind. Methods:Target gene connected together with a carrier by seamless cloning method. The target protein that expression by inducing was collected. And with cell fusion method , the monoclonal antibodies were preparation. Then the mAb were detected by IHC. Results: The mAb ( clone 7C7 ) was detected and it found positive for the breast, uterine fibroid tissue, showed negative in colorectal cancer tissue, smooth muscle tissue, the goal of the claim were achieve. Conclusion: Finally, we found the method that prepare for mAb was far beyond our imagination. The result of IHC on different samples about mAb(7C7)obtained compliance with an-ticipation. Study on the difference between the PR-A and PR-B had significance.
7.Inhibitory effect of unaggregated amyloid beta protein (25-35) on delayed rectifier potassium current in rat hippocampal CA3 pyramidal neurons.
Lin LI ; Zhen-Zhai LIU ; Bing-Jun HE ; Yu QI
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2008;30(3):301-304
OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of unaggregated Abeta(25.35) on delayed rectifier potassium current (I(K)) in neonatal rat hippocampal CA3 pyramidal neurons.
METHODSThe rat hippocampal neurons were enzymatically isolated from 10-11-day-old Wistar rat. The I(K) was recorded using whole-cell patch clamp technique.
RESULTSThe inhibitory effect of unaggregated Abeta(25-35) on I(K) was time-dependent, because I(K) significantly decreased from (6.987 +/- 1.152) nA to (2.540 +/- 0.349) nA after adding unaggregated Abeta(25-35) and reached a stabilized level after 5-7 min (n = 8, P <0.01). However, the inhibitory effect was not concentration-dependent, because the decrease of the I(K) amplitude in different concentration groups were all around 60%. Unaggregated Abeta(25-35) also remarkably affected the half-activation potential, which was (4.114 +/- 0.730) mV and (-5.463 +/- 0.950) mV before and after its application (n = 15, P <0.05); however, the slope factor of activation curve was not significantly changed.
CONCLUSIONThe inhibitory effect of unaggregated Abeta(25-35) on I(K) may be a possible mechanism involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer Disease ; metabolism ; Amyloid beta-Peptides ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Animals ; Animals, Newborn ; Cells, Cultured ; Female ; Hippocampus ; cytology ; Male ; Mice ; Neurons ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Patch-Clamp Techniques ; Potassium ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar
8.Screening for G1528C mutation in mitochondrial trifunctional protein gene in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia and new born infant
Rong WANG ; Zi YANG ; Jinming ZHU ; Jialue WANG ; Huixia YANG ; Qi WANG ; Guirong ZHAI ; Zhi LI ; Mei YU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000;0(10):-
Objective Severe preeclampsia, and hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet syndrome (HELLP) are serious complications of pregnancy, and evidence suggests a genetic basis for these conditions. A G1528C mutation in the alpha-subunit of the mitochondrial trifunctional protein (MTP) gene has been identified in association with these conditions. The aim of this study is to explore the carrier rate of the G1528C mutation in the MTP gene in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome and in their newborns, as well as in a normal pregnant population, so as to determine its association with maternal liver disease among women in Beijing. Methods A multicenter, prospective, case control study was carried out. Polymerase chain reaction - restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) was used to screen the G1528C mutations in the MTP gene. One hundred and forty cord blood samples from cases with severe preeclampsia (n=130) and HELLP syndrome (n=10) were collected. Ninety maternal peripheral blood samples among them (84 from severe preeclampsia and 6 from HELLP syndrome) were also collected for screening the common disease-causing mutation in Caucasians. Five hundred and sixty cord blood samples and 90 maternal peripheral blood samples obtained from normal pregnant women served as controls. Results The G1528C mutations in the MTP gene were not found in samples from women with severe preeclampsia and their newborns, from women with HELLP syndrome and their new borns, as well as in samples from the normal pregnant women and their new borns. Conclusions The common disease-causing mutation of G1528C in MTP gene in Caucasians is probably not a common mutation in Chinese Han people in Beijing. Further study is needed to expand the sample size among HELLP syndrome and maternal liver diseases in Chinese population.
9.A control study on the clinical outcome of tension-free vaginal tape-obturator and modified tension-free vaginal tape-obturator for female stress urinary incontinence
Qi CHEN ; Ning NAN ; Li XUE ; Bin CAO ; Chuance YANG ; Xu ZHAI ; Yu WANG ; Tie CHONG ; Shanshan YU ; Chunyan WEI
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2017;38(1):96-99
ABSTRACT:Objective To evaluate the curative effect of tension-free vaginal tape-obturator (TVT-O)and modified TVT-O in treating female stress urinary incontinence (SUI).Methods We selected 1 1 3 female patients diagnosed with SUI from January to December 2013 in our department and divided them into standard TVT-O group (group A,5 6 cases)and modified TVT-O group (group B,5 7 cases).We evaluated prospectively the safety,short-term efficacy and complications of operation in the two groups.Results The length from bilateral obturator membrane to the puncture point in the skin was greater in group A than in group B.The average intraoperative blood loss was more in group A than in group B.The median NRS score of postoperatie thigh pain in group A was higher than in group B (P<0 .0 5 ).The two groups did not differ significantly in operation duration,postoperative catheterization,mean hospital stay duration,the length and position from bilateral obturator membrane to the puncture point,or surgical efficacy (P>0.05).Conclusion Both TVT-O and modified TVT-O techniques are effective in treating female SUI.Modified TVT-O has a short path to get through the adductor muscles and less intraoperative blood loss;therefore,it can significantly reduce the complications such as postoperative pain to enhance the quality of life after operation. 
10.PENG Peichu's Experience in Staged Differentiation and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Xinyu XU ; Yu PENG ; Wenjing ZHU ; Jing ZHAI ; Dongya SHENG ; Mingyang WANG ; Yiqun SHAO ; Boyang LI ; Qi ZHONG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(7):678-683
This paper summarized Professor PENG Peichu's experience in the differentiation and treatment of prostate cancer in three phases and four stages. It is considered that prostatic cancer is categorized into root deficiency and branch excess, with depletion of healthy qi as the root, and the accumulation of cancer toxin as the minifestation. Clinical diagnosis and treatment of prostatic cancer can be divided into three phases and four stages according to the exuberance and decline of pathogenic and healthy qi and the changes of deficiency and excess of yin and yang. In the initial accumulation phase of cancer toxin (yang excess stage), the key pathogenesis is the accumulation of dampness, heat and static blood, and internal generation of cancer toxin, and the treatment should be resolving toxins, fighting cancer and dispelling yang excess. In the phase of healthy qi deficiency and toxin accumulation (yin deficiency stage), with the lung and kidney yin deficiency, dampness, heat and static toxin accumulation as the key pathogenesis, the treatment should be centered on mutual generation between metal and water to nourish kidney yin, supplemented with the method of clearing heat and draining dampness, activating blood and resolving toxins, for which self-made Nanbei Formula(南北方)is usually used. In the phase of yang deficiency and cold stagnation (yang deficiency stage and yin excess stage), with the spleen and kidney yang deficiency, cold dampness stagnation, static heat and toxin accumulation as the key pathogenesis, the treatment should be warming and tonifying spleen and kidney to dissipate cold accumulation; for deficiency of both yin and yang, and excess pathogen obstruction, modified Yanghe Decoction(阳和汤) is recommended, while for yang deficiency, cold congealing and blood stasis, self-made Wenshen Sanjie Formula(温肾散结方) can be used, and for cold dampness binding with cancer toxin, and cold complex with heat, self-made Quanan Formula (泉安方) is advised.