1.Determination of Bloodstain Age by UV Visible Integrating Sphere Reflection Spectrum
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2016;32(5):326-328
ObjectiveTo establish a method for rapid identification of bloodstain age.MethodsUnder laboratory conditions(20 ℃, 25 ℃and 30 ℃), an integrating sphere ISR-240A was used as a reflection accessory on an UV-2450 UV-vis spectrophotometer, and a standard white board of BaSO4 was used as reference, the reflection spectrums of bloodstain from human ears’venous blood were measured at regu-lar intervals. The reflection radiosR541 andR577 at a specific wavelength were collected and the value of R541/R577 was calculated. The linear fitting and regression analysis were done by SPSS 17.0.ResultsThe results of regression analysis showed thatR2 of the ratios of bloodstain age to UV visible reflectivity in specific wavelengths were larger than 0.8 within 8 hours and under certain circumstances. The regression equation was established. The bloodstain age had significant correlation with the value ofR541/R577.Con-clusionThe method of inspection is simple, rapid and nondestructive with a good reliability, and can be used to identify the bloodstain age within 8 hours elapsed-time standards under laboratory conditions.
2.Microanatomic study on arrangement and distribution of the fascicular groups in ulnar nerve trunk to the intrinsic muscles
Shaoguang LI ; Liqiang GU ; Yan SHAO ;
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2002;0(03):-
Objective To observe the arrangement and distribution of the fascicular groups in the ulnar nerve trunk to the intrinsic muscles so as to provide anatomical evidence for selective repair in the clinic.Methods 12 cadaveric upper extremities recently embalmed with formalin were obtained. The ulnar nerve and its branches were exposed. Microanatomy and longitudinal contradissection of each functional fascicular group were performed by tracing their terminal branches, and the arrangement and distribution were observed and recorded. The fascicular groups to the intrinsic muscles of hand in the nerve trunk were observed to see how they crossed and mixed with other fascicular groups. The diameter of the nerve trunk and the fascicles to the intrinsic muscles were measured, and the area and the distribution range of the fascicles calculated. Results The shape and the diameter of the ulnar nerve trunk varied at different positions. The fibers of functional fascicular groups had the definite differentiation at distal while interfused and diffused at proximal. The fascicular groups to the intrinsic muscles of hand were the largest and their fibers relatively concentrated (the distribution range occupied 40% ~ 80% of the ulnar nerve), and had the definite localization at the forearm and distal to the 3/8 segment of upper arm. Conclusion Since the fascicles to the intrinsic muscles of the hand are the most important in the ulnar nerve, selective repair by using epineural and perineural techniques at the forearm and upper arm will reduce the loss of nerve fibers and will contribute to the functional recovery.
3.Three-dimensional imaging reconstruction of the ulnar nerve functional fascicular groups
Shaoguang LI ; Liqiang GU ; Yan SHAO
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2004;0(12):-
Objective To reconstruct on the basis of histological study the computerized 3D ima ges of the fascicular groups of ulnar nerve,which can be used to guide the microsurg ical repair of injuries of brachial plexus and ulnar nerve and to provide morpholog ical evidence for the functional rec overy of intrinsic muscles of hand after root avulsion of brachial plexus.Methods The successive AchE-staining histo logical cross-sections were made.T he photos of the sections were transformed into digital information and sto red in the computer.Different functional fas-cicular groups were distinguished a nd marked on each section.The topographic database was analyzed by image pro-cessing software,with the support o f OpenGL three dimensional graphic l ibrary.3D images of the fascicular g roups of ulnar nerve were reconstructed usin g the contour-based surface constru ction method in the program written w ith VC language.Results The 3D images of the individual external surface of the reconstructive fa scicular groups were displayed and the human-computer in teraction was realized by performin g the arbitrary rotation and the rand om cross-section.By selecting the int erested object,the spatial structu re of any fascicular group could be di splayed in the same space simultaneously.Compare d with the result of microanatomy,th e 3D shape could truly reflect the str ucture,adjacent relationship and arrangem ent of fascicular groups in the ulnar nerve trunk.Conclusions Since the re-constructive 3D images can truly reflect the arrangement and distribution of the functional fascicular grou ps,they will have positive effects on understanding the internal structure of ulnar nerve,designing operative procedur e and adjusting operative method for surgeons.[
4.Study on the ability and mechanism of goblet cell in airway to synthesize granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor in rat with asthma
Liqiang SONG ; Haowen QI ; Yan LI
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(08):-
Objective To evaluate the ability of goblet cell in the airway in rat with asthma to synthesize granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF),and the role of calcium-activated chloride channel (CLCA) in the synthesis. Methods A model of asthma was replicated in male BALB/c mice with ovalbumin sensitization. The goblet cells in small bronchi were identified with AB-PAS staining,and the expression of GM-CSF in the same airway was assessed with immunohistochemistry staining. The recombinant plasmid of pIRES2-EFGP/hCLCA1 was transfected stably into the human mucoepidermoid cell NCI-H292. The expression and transcription levels of GM-CSF in transfected cells were determined with immunohistochemistry staining and RT-PCR assay. The non-transfected cell and the transfected cell exposed to niflumic acid (NFA),which was a CLCA inhibitor,were designated as two control groups. Results Positive staining of GM-CSF expression could be seen in the goblet cells of small bronchi. The cells with expression of hCLCA1 showed much higher levels of GM-CSF expression and transcription than those of two control groups. It was also found that NFA could effectively reduce the levels of GM-CSF in transfected cells. Conclusion The goblet cell of asthmatic airway can synthesize GM-CSF,and one of mechanisms is the increased expression of CLCA.
5.Investigation on long-term complications of glucocorticoid in treatment of Diamond-Blackfan anemia
Jie ZHENG ; Runhui WU ; Yan SU ; Liqiang ZHANG ; Jie MA
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(15):1184-1187
Objective To collect and summarize long-term complications of glucocorticoid (GC) in treatment of Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA).Methods A total of 17 DBA patients,treated with GC more than 1 year from December 2009 to November 2012 in Being Children's Hospital,Capital Medical University,were retrospectively investigated.The data of general information,drug treatment,treatment response,height and body mass in different therapy periods,and therapy related adverse reaction were collected.The data entry and the statistical analysis were performed using SPSS 16.0 software.Results Seventeen cases which fulfilled the research criteria were enrolled.The 58.8 percent of cases (10/17) began GC therapy from the age younger than 6 months.The 76.4 percent of the cases (14/17) started prednisone therapy with the dosage ≥2 mg/(kg · d),and the median time of maintenance therapy with this dosage was 2 months (1-5 months).The median time of prednisone dosage greater than 0.5 mg/(kg · d) was 6 months (3-48 months).Patients were divided into 2 groups at the beginning of therapy according to whether their age was younger or older than 6 months.The median height of younger age group was-1.0 SD (-3.5-1.0 SD) of corresponded age-sex-standard height at the beginning of prednisone therapy,and was dropped to-3.5 SD (-3.5--2.0SD)afterhalfyeartreatment.For older age group,it was0.0 SD(-1.5-2.0 SD)and-0.5 SD (-1.5-0.5 SD) respectively.During the therapy,there were 1 fracture,2 measles pneumonia,3 pneumonia,3 hirsuitisms,5 thrushes,and 12 central obesity cases.Conclusions GC related adverse reaction might appear when applying prednisone for the treatment of DBA in long term.It was suggested that GC therapy should start after 6 months old if possible,and the duration of 0.5 mg/(kg · d) GC treatment should be reduced as short as possible.
6.Pharmacokinetics Study and Clinical Evaluation on Boanmycin
Jinlan MA ; Fengyi FENG ; Liqiang ZHOU ; Yan SUN
China Pharmacy 2005;0(17):-
OBJECTIVE:To study the pharmacokinetics of boanmycin and to make a clinical evaluation on which.METHODS:36patients with malignant tumor were subjected to the first stage of clinical study after injected intramuscular injection.with0.5~7.5mg/m 2 boanmycin.Of which,8patients were chosen as the subjects for the pharmacokinetic study by microbioassay.RESULTS:Boanmycin had little influence on the functions of heart,liver,kidney and lungs and which had no inhibitory action on bone marrow.After intramuscular injection with5.29~7.65mg/m 2 boanmycin,parameters of pharma?cokinetics in the patients were determined as the following:t 1/2? was(14.036?4.409)min,t 1/2? was(39.160?5.599)min,AUC was(14.697?1.826)(?g?min)/ml and CLs was(0.781?0.102)L/min.CONCLUSION:Serum clearance of boanmycin shows two-compartment model.
7.Preventive effect of DNA vaccine based on xenogeneic homologous calciumactivated chloride channel on airway hyperresponsiveness in asthmatic mice
Liqiang SONG ; Yan LI ; Haowen QI ; Jicun WANG ; Lening ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1999;0(09):-
AIM: To observe the preventive effect of DNA vaccine based on human calcium-activated chloride channel 1 (hCLCA1) on airway hyperresponsiveness in asthmatic mice.METHODS: The DNA vaccine was constructed by inserting the hCLCA1 gene into pSecTag-2A, and then BALB/c mice were vaccinated by im. once every two weeks. Serum antibody was checked with the antigen of mCLCA3 by ELISA analysis. Asthma was induced with ovalbumin in the vaccinated mice. The airway pressure time index (APTI), the contractile responsiveness of isolated tracheal rings and the number of eosinophil in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) were investigated. Mice injected with pSecTag-2A, saline or normal mice were regarded as control groups. RESULTS: The title of antiserum binding to mCLCA3 in vaccine group was 1∶800 to 1∶(1 000) after three times vaccination. Compared with normal group, APTI, contractile responsiveness and number of eosinophil in vaccine group, pSecTag-2A or saline group were increased markedly (P
8.Inhibitory effect of Yichuanping capsule (易喘平胶囊) on the airway mucus overproduction in asthmatic mice
Liqiang SONG ; Zhanping MA ; Changgui WU ; Yan LI
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2006;0(02):-
Objective: To evaluate the inhibitory effect of Yichuanping capsule (易喘平胶囊) on the airway mucus overproduction in asthmatic mice and its mechanism. Methods: Thirty-two male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into normal control group, asthma group, dexamethasone group and Yichuanping capsule (YC) group (n=8 in each group). Asthmatic mouse model was established by intraperitoneal injection of ovalbumin. The number of goblet cells and secretion of mucus were detected with periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining, and mucus protein MUC5AC mRNA was detected with reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RTCD*2PCR). Number of total cells and eosinophil in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were counted with special staining. The contents of interleukinCD*24 (ILCD*24) and ?CD*2interferon (IFNCD*2?) in lung tissue were assessed by enzyme-linked immunoadsorbent assay (ELISA). Results: Compared with asthma group, the number of goblet cells, MUC5AC mRNA levels and secretion of mucus in airway were reduced in dexamethasone group and YC group(all P
9.Inhibitory effect of niflumic acid on the proliferation of airway smooth muscle cells
Liqiang SONG ; Yan LI ; Haowen QI ; Junhong HU ; Ju XUE
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1999;0(09):-
AIM: Niflumic acid (NFA) is known as a kind of inhibitor of calcium-activated chloride channel. The inhibition and mechanism of NFA on the proliferation of airway smooth muscle cells (ASMCs) were investigated. METHODS: Using [ 3H]-TdR incorporation method, we examined the effect of NFA (at concentration of 10 and 50 ?mol/L) on the proliferation of primarily ASMCs from BALB/c mouse. With confocal laser scanning microscope the [Ca 2+ ]i in ASMCs exposed to histamine was observed, and the opposed effects of NFA and nifedipine on histamine were also checked. Finally the effect of NFA on expression of MAPK in ASMCs was examined by indirect immunofluorescent assay. RESULTS: Compared with control group, the proliferation of NFA group was reduced markedly with dependent concentration. Histamine significantly improved the [Ca 2+ ]i in ASMCs, but NFA and nifedipine showed the inhibition on the effect of histamine. NFA reduced the level of MAPK expression in ASMCs. CONCLUSION: It is demonstrated that NFA inhibits the proliferation of ASMCs by reducing [Ca 2+ ]i and the expression level of MAPK. [
10.Observation on curative effect of pulse-radiofrequency combined with epiduralspace block in cervicogenic headache
Wei YAN ; Liqiang YANG ; Yuna GUO ; Baishan WU ; Jiaxiang NI
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(12):1621-1623
Objective To observe the curative effect of cervicogenic headache(CEH)treatment through the combination of pulse radio frequency(PRF)on the C2 dorsal rootganglion and continuous epidural space block.Methods Sixty patients with CEH in our hospital were randomly divided into groups A and B,30 cases in each group.The group A was treated with combination of PRF on cervical dorsal root ganglion and continuous epidural space block.The group B was treated with PRF on cervical dorsal root ganglion method.The pain VAS scores before treatment and at 1 week,3,6 months after treatment were compared between the two groups.Results Compared with pretreatment,the VSA scores at 1 week,3,6 wonths after treatment in the two groups had statistical difference(P<0.05),moreover,the VAS score decrease in the group A was better than the group B.All the patients had no nerve and artery injury or infection complications.Conclusion It is safe and effective to treat cervical CEH through the combination of ganglion PRF on the cervical 2 dorsal root and continuous epidural space block.