1.Changes of soft and hard tissues of patients with Angle classⅡdivision I malocclusion following orthodontic treatment with extraction
Yan YAN ; Jianguo WANG ; Linkun ZHANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(5):617-619,620
Objective To investigate changes in craniomaxillofacial soft and hard tissues following orthodontic treatment by MBT edgewise technique with fix appliance in patients with Angle classⅡdivisionⅠmalocclusion. Methods Fifty patients with Angle classⅡdivisionⅠmalocclusion were selected in this study. All patients were treated with MBT edgewise technique. Cephalometrics tracings were performed before treatment and after treatment. Cephalometrics measurements were statistically analysed by t-test. Results After the orthodontic treatment, the main changes were the reduction of maxillary and mandibular prominence and the increasement of the Pg′B′-FH and Pog-Pog′and upper-lower prominence as well. The appearance of uncovered teeth by their lips was obviously improved. The changes of soft issue profile are the increment of nasolabial angle and the changes among UL-U1, LL-L1 and the E-line. Conclusion Patients with Angle classⅡdivisionⅠmalocclusion have normal overjet and overbite, and also have a better appearance of soft tissue after the extraction treatment.
2.Ethical Discussion in the Extraction of Teeth
Liang ZHAO ; Liping CAI ; Linkun ZHANG ; Jiangang TIAN ; Jianwei ZHANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 1994;0(06):-
Extraction of teeth is the most basic and widely used operation of oral and maxillofacial surgery. According to characteristics of extraction of teeth, the author views medical ethics principles which in the diagnoses and treatments process from the aspect of medical ethics, they are,①Doctors must intensify their own quality and self - cultivations and establish the idea of " People First ". ②Doctors must carry on the overall and systematic inspection, make the plan of diagnoses and treatments synthetically toimplement the idea of " People First ". ③Doctors should pay attention to interact with patient, meet different patients' demands and create the harmonious medical environment.
3.Discussion on the application of debate based teaching in food toxicology course
Shumin YANG ; Linkun ZHANG ; Yingxiong WANG ; Jibin LI ; Rufei GAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2017;16(5):485-488
Objective To explore the application effect of debate teaching in food toxicology teaching.Methods Taking the chapter of mutagenic effect of exogenous chemicals in the course of food toxicology as an example,totally hygiene quarantine specialty undergraduate students from March 2015 to July 2016 in our school for the course of Grade 2014 (n=37),Grade 2013 (n=49) were selected as subjects and conducted debate teaching and traditional teaching comparison.The students of Grade 2014 took the traditional teaching method as the control group,while the students of Grade 2013 took the debate teaching method as the experimental group.After the teaching of two groups,quizzes were used.to evaluate the students' learning of this course.In addition,the students in the debate teaching group were investigated by the questionnaire of the students' satisfaction with the teaching method and the learning performance of the students in the teaching practice at the end of the quiz.T test was conducted on the test scores of two groups of students by SPSS 16.0.Results The average test score of the students in the experimental group was higher than that of the control group [(7.24 ± 0.66) vs.(6.35 ± 0.82),t=5.575,P=0.000].49 questionnaires were issued to the students in the experimental group,and 49 valid questionnaires were recovered.The majority of students believed that the debate teaching method aroused their interest in the course of learning and enhanced their abilities and qualities.Conclusions The application of debate teaching in food toxicology teaching has good effect,and it can train students' comprehensive ability.
4.Dynamic expression of JNK3 mRNA in retina of diabetic mice by real-time quantitative PCR
Shuguang, ZHANG ; Jie, XIANG ; Yan, LI ; Yuansheng, YUAN ; Linkun, MA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2013;32(11):994-997
Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common ocular complication of diabetes,and its pathogenesis is associated with a variety of factors.c-Jun N terminal kinase (JNK),one of the genes involving in apoptosis,plays an important role in the pathology of diabetes,and relative research is catching increasing interests in recent years.Objective This study was to quantify the expression of JNK3 in retinas of DR murine.Methods Forty-eight SPF male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into the diabetes group and the normal control group.Diabetic mouse models were establishend by intraperitoneal injection of 1% streptozocin (STZ) dissolved by sodium citrate buffer,and equvilant volume of sodium citrate buffer was used in the same way in the mice of the control mice.The left eyeballs were obtained 2,4,8 weeks after modeling and the retinas were collected.Real-time quantitaive PCR was perfored to detect the expression of JNK3 mRNA in retinas.The use and care of the experimental mice complied with the Administration of Experimental Animals in Kunming Medical College.Results Blood glucose levels were significantly higher in 2,4,8 weeks after modeling in the diabetic group compared with the normal control group (t=-5.675,-5.498,-5.347,all at P<0.01).The relative expression levels of JNK3 mRNA (A value) in the retinas were significantly different between the groups at various time points (Fgroup =102.345,P<0.05 ; Ftime =131.679,P< 0.05).The relative expression levels of JNK3 mRNA in the retinas were 3.21 ±0.14 and 5.43 ±O.37 in 4 and 8 weeks after modeling in the diabetic group,which were significantly elevated in comparison with the normal control group (2.54±0.42 versus 2.26±0.67) (t =4.073,23.399,both at P<0.05).Compared with the second week and fourth week,the relative expression levels of JNK3 mRNA in the retinas in the eighth week were significantly raised in the diabetic group (t =10.756,16.857,both at P < 0.05).Conclusions JNK3 expression in the retina upregulates in diabtic mice in a time-dependent manner.JNK3 is paopably involved in the pathogenesis and development of DR.
5.Relationship of body mass index and blood lipid level with cancer detection on prostate biopsy
Haoyu ZHANG ; Guanglin LYU ; Hexing YUAN ; Xuedong WEI ; Linkun HU ; Xuefeng ZHANG ; Jianquan HOU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2015;(7):765-767
Objective To investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI), blood lipid level and cancer de?tection in prostate biopsy. Methods A total of 214 patients undergoing a prostate biopsy during 2013.2—2014.8 were re?viewed retrospectively. They were divided into prostate cancer and non-cancer groups by biopsy results. The differences of age, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level, prostate volume (PV), blood lipid level and BMI were analyzed between two groups. Risk factors for cancer detection of biopsy were also analyzed. Results Compared with non-cancer patients, pros?tate cancer patients were older, had higher level of PSA and BMI, but smaller PV and lower level of HDL-C ( P<0.05). Lo?gistic regression analysis showed that older, higher level of PSA and BMI were risk factors for prostate biopsy positive, but larger PV and higher level of HDL-C were protective factors (P<0.05). Conclusion Comprehensive assessment of BMI and blood lipid levels can provide important reference for prostate cancer screening at early time and establishment of pros?tate biopsy scheme, which also provide significant evidence for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer at early stage for high risk population.
6.Mesenchymal stem cell transplantation for post-transplant renal function:a Meta-analysis
Cheng CHEN ; Yuwei GU ; Jun ZHANG ; Linkun HU ; Xuedong WEI ; Jianquan HOU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(36):5432-5439
BACKGROUND:In recent years, with the use of new immunosuppressive agents, the survival rate of renal graft is greatly improved, but accompanied by lots of side effects and unchanged long-term graft survival. Mesenchymal stem cel s (MSCs) have aroused people’s great interest, while their efficacy in kidney transplantation remains controversial.
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of MSCs transplantation on post-transplant renal graft function with a systematic review.
METHODS:PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library database, the Cochrane Central Register of Control ed Trials, Wanfang database and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) were searched until November 2015. Revman 5.3 was used for statistical analysis.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:A total of 6 randomized control ed trials were included, including 1 166 patients. Meta-analysis results showed that at 1, 2 weeks and 1 month after kidney transplantation, the posttransplantation estimated glomerular filtration rates in the MSC-treated group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). At 1, 3, 6, 12 months after kidney transplantation, the posttransplantation serum creatinine levels showed no significant difference between the MSC-treated group and the control group (P>0.05). To conclude, MSC-based immunosuppression regimen is superior to current standard immunotherapy in improving renal graft function in the early stage after kidney transplantation, but the clinical efficacy is diminished in the later period. Therefore, further investigation using large-scale randomized control ed trials is warranted.
7.Intrapatient variability of tacrolimus trough concentrations and its effect on serum creatinine level in kidney transplant recipients treated with nematvir/ritonavir
Yan ZHANG ; Linkun HU ; Liyan MIAO
Organ Transplantation 2023;14(4):547-
Objective To investigate the intra-patient variability (IPV) of tacrolimus trough concentrations and its effect on serum creatinine (Scr) level in kidney transplant recipients treated with nematvir/ritonavir. Methods Clinical data of 41 kidney transplant recipients infected by SARS-CoV-2 and treated with nematvir/ritonavir were collected. The usage of nematvir/ritonavir and tacrolimus was summarized. The distribution of tacrolimus trough concentrations and the attainment rate of target concentration were analyzed. The correlation between the IPV distribution of tacrolimus trough concentrations and the changes of Scr level was determined. Results Among 41 kidney transplant recipients, 46%(19/41) were given with full- and low-dose nematvir/ritonavir, and 7%(3/41) were given with high-dose nematvir/ritonavir. Use of tacrolimus was discontinued at 24 h before nematvir/ritonavir treatment in 95%(39/41) patients, and at 24 h after use of nematvir/ritonavir in 5%(2/41) patients. Tacrolimus was given at least 3 d after the 5-d course of nematvir/ritonavir in all patients. The attainment rate of tacrolimus trough concentration was 73%(30/41), 30%(3/10), 48%(15/31), 35%(11/31) and 53%(16/30) before, during, 1 week, 2 weeks and 1 month after use of nematvir/ritonavir, respectively. The median IPV was 35%(23%, 51%). Spearman correlation analysis showed that the increase of Scr level was positively correlated with IPV (
8.Establishment of extraction method and 2-dimensional electrophoresis conditions for root tuber proteome analysis of Rehmannia glutinosa.
Linkun WU ; Haibin WANG ; Chuihuai YOU ; Zhixing ZHANG ; Miaomiao NIU ; Zhongyi ZHANG ; Wenxiong LIN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2011;36(8):984-987
OBJECTIVETo establish an efficient and high resolution 2-DE (two-dimensional electrophoresis) protocol for root tuber proteome analysis of Rehmannia glutinosa.
METHODProteins from root tuber of R. glutinosa were extracted by using five different methods and their productivity and profiles were assessed by means of SDS-PAGE and two-dimensional electrophoresis.
RESULTThe trichloroacetic acid (TCA)-phenol extraction method was found most effective for the extraction with the highest protein yield, the most spots in protein patterns, and the highest resolution of proteins, and the clearest background could be achieved simultaneously. A 1:5 solution of ampholine pH 3-10 and pH 5-8 for a nonlinear gel and the 170 microg of protein loading dosage obtained maps with more protein spots and higher resolution of separation patterns.
CONCLUSIONThis study based on the optimized root tuber proteome preparation and the 2-DE protocol gets a high resolution and reproducibility 2-DE image, which will be expected to have excellent applications in proteomics studies of R. glutinosa tuber root.
Electrophoresis, Gel, Two-Dimensional ; methods ; Plant Proteins ; analysis ; chemistry ; Plant Roots ; chemistry ; Proteome ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Rehmannia ; chemistry
9.Clinical effectiveness of different types of boneanchored maxillary protraction devices for skeletal Class III malocclusion: Systematic review and network meta-analysis
Jiangwei WANG ; Yingying YANG ; Yingxue WANG ; Lu ZHANG ; Wei JI ; Zheng HONG ; Linkun ZHANG
The Korean Journal of Orthodontics 2022;52(5):313-323
Objective:
This study aimed to estimate the clinical effects of different types of bone-anchored maxillary protraction devices by using a network meta-analysis.
Methods:
We searched seven databases for randomized and controlled clinical trials that compared bone-anchored maxillary protraction with tooth-anchored maxillary protraction interventions or untreated groups up to May 2021. After literature selection, data extraction, and quality assessment, we calculated the mean differences, 95% confidence intervals, and surface under the cumulative ranking scores of eleven indicators. Statistical analysis was performed using R statistical software with the GeMTC package based on the Bayesian framework.
Results:
Six interventions and 667 patients were involved in 18 studies. In comparison with the tooth-anchored groups, the bone-anchored groups showed significantly more increases in Sella-Nasion-Subspinale (°), Subspinale-Nasion-Supramentale(°) and significantly fewer increases in mandibular plane angle and the labial proclination angle of upper incisors. In comparison with the control group, Sella-NasionSupramentale(°) decreased without any statistical significance in all treated groups. IMPA (angle of lower incisors and mandibular plane) decreased in groups with facemasks and increased in other groups.
Conclusions
Bone-anchored maxillary protraction can promote greater maxillary forward movement and correct the Class III intermaxillary relationship better, in addition to showing less clockwise rotation of mandible and labial proclination of upper incisors. However, strengthening anchorage could not inhibit mandibular growth better and the lingual inclination of lower incisors caused by the treatment is related to the use of a facemask.
10.Directive function of intracavitary electrocardiogram bimodal P-wave in the position of PICC tip
Xiuxia ZHANG ; Linkun LI ; Sumei DUAN ; Xiao WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(6):412-415
Objective To determine the accuracy of intracavitary electrocardiogram bimodal P-wave and characteristic P-wave in the position of PICC tip. Methods In the process of ECG guided catheterization, the morphological changes of P-wave in the intracavitary electrocardiogram were observed, and the bimodal P-wave and characteristic P-wave were recorded. The corresponding catheter length of the bimodal P-wave and characteristic P-wave were recorded. CT three-dimensional reconstruction was performed on 416 patients who underwent CT examination before and after catheterization. The distance between carina of trachea to superior vena cava and the right atrium junction was measured as best position of PICC and the standard distance. After catheterization, the distance from the tip of catheter to the corresponding catheter length of the bimodal P-wave and characteristic P-wave was measured as actual distance, and compared with the standard distance. Results In 416 cases, 168 patients (40.38%) were bimodal P-wave, and the accurate rate of bimodal P-wave was 86.31%(145/416), and the accurate rate of the characteristic P-wave was 13.69%(23/416). The standard distance was (41.96 ± 9.16) mm, the actual distance of corresponding characteristic P-wave was (48.00±15.18) mm and bimodal P-wave was (45.10± 11.16) mm. The distance of bimodal P-wave to control was (1.31±0.33) mm and characteristic P-wave was (6.00 ± 2.88) mm, which was significant statistical difference (t =5.197, P < 0.05), and the standard deviation of the distance of bimodal P-wave to control was smaller (0.33 < 2.88). Conclusions The intracavitary electrocardiogram bimodal P-wave is more accurate than characteristic P-wave in the position of PICC tip and it supplements and improves thePICC's tip position.