1.Association between platelet-derived growth factor-B and in-stent restenosis in elderly patients
Yaru LU ; Zhen YU ; Guangping LI
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2014;33(2):138-142
Objective To investigate the association of platelet-derived growth factor(PDGF)-B gene single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) and plasma PDGF-BB level with in-stent restenosis(ISR) in elderly patients.Methods 157 patients who had undergone coronary artery stenting for more than half year were divided into ISR group(n=74) and NISR group(non-ISR,n=83) according to the angiographic diagnosis of in-stent restenosis (ISR).Plasma level of PDGF-BB was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).DNA was isolated from leukocytes.Two SNPs of the PDGF-B gene(rs1800818 and rs1800817) were determined by Taqman Quantitative Real-Time PCR with TaqMan-MGB probe.Results There were no significant differences in genotype frequency of rs1800818 AA,AG,GG between ISR group and NISR group(x2 =4.48,P>0.05).The frequency of rs1800818A allele was much higher in ISR group than in NISR group(x2 =5.33,P<0.05).There were no significant differences in genotype frequency of SNP rs1800817 AA and AC(x2 =0.06,P> 0.05) and allele frequency of SNP rs1800817 A and C(x2 =0.06,P>0.05) between ISR group and NISR group,while genotype CC was not found.The plasma level of PDGF-BB was higher in ISR group than in NISR group [(6.53±3.65) ng/L vs.(5.07±2.45) ng/L,t=2.92,P<0.01].Plasma level of PDGF-BB in patients with rs1800818 AA genotype was significantly higher in ISR group than in NISR group [(9.94 ± 4.60) ng/L vs.(5.90 ± 2.98) ng/L,t =2.69,P<0.05].Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that plasma PDGF-BB level was the risk factor for ISR (OR =1.187,95.0% CI:1.054 1.337,P<0.01).Conclusions High plasma PDGF-BB level is the risk factor for ISR,but PDGF-B gene SNPs rs1800818 and rs1800817 are not associated with the occurrence of ISR.
2.Progress in mechanisms of methamphetamine-induced dopaminergic neurotoxicity
Xiaofeng ZENG ; Gang LU ; Zhen LI
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2010;25(1):33-36
Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant of amphetamine type in the central nervous system (CNS),and recently it has become the major drugs of abuse.A lot of research results show that MA may induce dopaminergic neurotoxicity in the animal and human striatum.The mechanisms include effects on dopaminergic signaling and dopamine oxidation,glutamate induced excitotoxicity,oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines,disruption of mitochondfia,apoptosis,activation of glial cells and hyperthermia.However the mechanisms by the MA-induced dopaminergic neurotoxicity are not completely understood.The paper reviewed recent progress of study on them to provide reference materials for related research.
4.Application effects observation of ultrasonic scalpel combined with bipolar coagulation tweezers on open thy-roid surgery
Sijing SUN ; Zhongzhi LU ; Min LI ; Zhen ZHAI ; Dongsheng LI
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;(18):2784-2786
Objective To investigate the application effects of ultrasonic scalpel combined with bipolar coag-ulation tweezers on open thyroid surgery.Methods 80 cases of thyroidectomy patients were randomly selected.These patients were divided into two groups by random cluster sampling method,whch were the study group (n =40)and control group (n =40).The control group of patients were given ultracision ligature methods combined with traditional therapy,while the study group of patients were given ultrasonic scalpel combined with bipolar coagulation tweezers treatment.And then the surgical related indicators and complications of the two groups of patients were statistically an-alyzed.Results Compared with the control group of (90.5 ±3.6)min,(6.5 ±0.6)d,(40.5 ±2.0)mL,(50.3 ± 1.4)mL and (6.6 ±0.5)cm,the operative time and length of stay of the study group of patients[(58.5 ±5.4)min and (3.4 ±0.2)d]were significantly shorter (t =6.965,3.143,all P <0.05);the blood loss and postoperative drainage of (5.0 ±1.4)mL and (1.0 ±0.6)mL were significantly less (t =4.541,3.747,all P <0.05);the cut diameter of (3.8 ±0.3)cm was significantly shorter (t =3.365,P <0.05);the complication rate of 2.5% (1 /40) was significantly lower than the control group 10.0%(4 /40)(χ2 =9.35,P <0.05).Conclusion The application effects of ultrasonic scalpel combined with bipolar coagulation tweezers on open thyroid surgery are obvious.
5.Effect and mechanism of Imatinib mesilate on intimal hyperplasia of rabbit carotid artery after ballon injury
Yaru LU ; Zhen YU ; Wansong YANG ; Li CUI ; Guangping LI
Tianjin Medical Journal 2015;(2):158-161
Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of Imatinib mesilate (Imatinib) on intimal hyperplasia of rabbit carotid arteries after balloon injury. Methods Thirty adult Newzealand rabbits were randomly divided into three groups:group A, B and C. Their right carotid arteries were injuried then administered with 0, 25 or 50 mg/kg of Imatinib dai?ly for 14 consecutive days when the rabbits were sacrificed. The carotid arteries were harvested and sectioned for HE-stain?ing and immunohistochemisty staining. Real-Time PCR was used to examine transcription levels of PDGF-B and PDGFR-βmRNA. The plasma level of PDGF-BB was assayed by ELISA. Results Arterial intimal hyperplasia and stenosis following balloon injury were seen in three groups. Thickness and area of neointima, ratio of thickness of intima to media, ratio of area of intima to media and mRNA level of PDGF-β are all higher in group A than those in group B than those in group C (P<0.01). By contrast, the mRNA transcription level of PDGFR-β increased significantly in group C than that in group A (1.236±0.356 vs 0.708±0.372;t=2.91;P<0.01). Plasma level of PDGF-BB increased in all three groups after balloon injury than that in the baseline (P<0.01). The transcription level of PDGF-BB is higher in group A than that in group B and in group C (ng/L:23.464±3.542, 19.504±2.454, 16.588±1.207, F=17.322, P<0.05). There was no difference between group B and C. There was positive correlation between mRNA transcription level of PDGF-B and plasma level of PDGF-BB ( r=0.806, P<0.01). Conclusion Vascular injury can cause intimal hyperplasia and increased PDGF-B mRNA transcription. Imatinib mesilate could inhibit the intimal hyperplasia through down regulating PDGF-B mRNA transcription.
6.The Relation between Hepatic Pseudolesions Caused by Falciform Ligament on Dynamic Contrast MR and Patient's Hepatic Function
Yuehua LI ; Zhenguo ZHAO ; Zhen LIU ; Jianping LU ; Yaming ZHANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(01):-
Objective To determine whether the incidence of pseudolesions of the liver caused by falciform ligament was correlated with liver function.Methods MRI of 150 consecutive cases were evaluated for the presence of pseudolesions caused by ligament compression.All cases were divided into two groups according to the Child-Pugh classification of liver function: Group I-normal liver function and Grade A(98 cases);Group II-Grades B and C(52 cases).Results The incidence of pseudolesions was 31.63% in groups I and no artifacts in Group II.The incidence of pseudolesions was significantly higher in Group I compared with those in Group II.Conclusion The artifacts in the liver caused by falciform compression on MR contrast-enhanced scan images may be seen more frequently in the patients with well liver function than in those with impaired function.
7.An Investigation on college Student's Knouledge About Generation Health
Haixai LU ; Zhen HAN ; Minjie LI ; Mingxu WANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2001;(1):20-22
Objective: To know the situation of college students to grasp knowledge about generation health in Xi'an and to help the department to give an aimed education. Methods: 1020 students were investigated by questionnaire and the data be analyzed by the software Epi5.0. Result: College students' knowledge about generation health and STDs were very little. About 1/3 of them didn't know how to make urgent contraception, however the proportion of abortion were so high in university. Conclusion: The education of knowledge about generation health and guidance about contraception should be strengthened in university, especially in freshmen.
8.An Investigation on College Students'Knowledge About STDS
Haixia LU ; Minjie LI ; Zhen HAN ; Mingxu WANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2001;(1):23-25
Object: To know the situation of college students' knowledge about STDs and to help special department to give an aimed education. Methods: 1020 students were investigated by questionnaire and the data analyzed by the Epi5.0. Result: College students' knowledge about STDs were very little. Just 12.2% of these students know exactly the name of STDs which should be key prevent. About the knowledge of transmission and prevention of STDs, the married, older, higher educated and medical students were better than the corresponding other students. Conclusion: The education of knowledge about STDs should be strengthened in university, especially for freshmen.
9.Surgical treatment of complex proximal humeral fractures in adolescents
Ping ZHEN ; Xingyon LIU ; Xusheng LI ; Hao LU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2002;0(02):-
Objective To describe special clinical features of the complex fractures in proxitnal humeral in adolescents,and the role of open reduction in management.Methods 14 cases of complex displaced fractures in upper humerus were openly reduced and internally fixed with T-shaped plate,L-shaped plate,modified cloverleaf plate or trapezoid-shaped plate.The lacerated rolator cuffs and capsules were repaired at the same time.Results 13 cases were followed up from 3 months to 8 years,with the average period being 2 years and 10 months.According to the INcer classification and functional evaluation of shoulder and elbow,5 cases were rated as excellent,7 good and 2 fair.Conclusion Since complex and displaced fractures of the proximal bumerua in adolescents often result in the damage to the vascular supply of the head of the humerus,in choosing operative procedures orthopedists surgeons should consider minimum exposure,limited and appropriate internal fixation rather limn rigid fixation,with an objective to preserve vascularity to the articular segment.
10.Comparison of Clinical Efficacy of Lyophilized Recombinant Human Brain Natriuretic Peptide and Dobutamine in Treatment of Acute Heart Failure and Plasma Gal-3, CysC and ET-1 Levels
Zhen ZHU ; Jianrong ZHAO ; Ziyang LI ; Qiang LU ; Hong SHAO
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2017;17(26):5145-5148,5156
Objective:To explore and compare the clinical efficacy of lyophilized recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide (Lrh-BNP) and dobutamine (Dob) in the treatment of patients with acute heart failure (AHF) and impacts on the plasma galectin (Gal)-3,Cystatin C (CysC) and endothelin (ET-)-1 levels.Methods:114 cases of patients with AHF in our hospital from February 2015 to February 2017 were selected as the research objectives and randomly divided into two groups.Dob group was treated by Dob,while Lrh-BNP group was treated by Lrh-BNP.The cardiac function parameters,plasma Gal-3,CysC,ET-1 levels before and after treatment,clinical comprehensive efficacy and incidence of adverse reactions were compared between two groups.Results:The FS,LVEF levels of both groups at 72 hours after treatment were significantly higher than those before treatment (P<0.01),but the LVEDD,plasma Gal-3,CysC,ET-1 levels were obviously decreased (P<0.01),the index mentioned above of Lrh-BNP group improved more significantly than those of the Dob group(P<0.01).The overall effective rate of Lrh-BNP group was 89.5 %,which was significantly higher than that of the Dob group (73.7%,P<0.05).No significant difference was found in the incidence of adverse reaction between two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:Lyophilized recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide was more effective in the treatment of AHF than Dobutamine with equal safety,which might be related to the decrease of plasma Gal-3,CysC,ET-1 levels.