1.Comparison of two different workflows of crossmaching by full-automatic blood grouping instrument
Long CHEN ; Bing HAN ; Bin TAN ; Lixin WANG ; Jinzhe TAN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2017;38(15):2054-2056
Objective To provide an optimal working process for crossmatching by full-automatic blood typing instrument.Methods Two workflows were applied to crossmatch test by full-automatic blood typing instrument.One was diluting red blood cells of donor samples to concentrate of 1%,the other was detecting directly the donor′s packed red blood cells.Compared consistency and processing time of the two different workflows.Results Cross match results of two workflows were consistent well(U=0,P>0.05).The average processing times before testing and undergoing testing were not significantly different(t=0.692,t=0.562,P>0.05),whereas the average processing times after testing and throughout testing were significantly different(t=146.485,t=67.053,P<0.05).Conclusion The workflow of diluting donor′s sample before testing saved processing time and better suits hospital having a large quantity of specimens.
2.A comparative study of visual quality between implantable collamer lens implantation and femtosecond LASIK for myopia
Ruina, WANG ; Hongliang, GUO ; Ting, MA ; Houcheng, LIANG ; Tan, LONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2017;35(9):833-837
Background The incidence of myopia is gradually increasing,and how to choose a better corrective method of myopia for the best visual demand is very important.Objective This study was to compare visual quality of implantable collamer lens (ICL) implantation with femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis (FSLASIK) for moderate and high myopia using double-pass optical quality analysis system (OQAS).Methods A non-randomized controlled clinical trail was performed.Fifty-two eyes with-4.00 to-9.00 D of 26 consecutive patients were included in NO.1 Hospital of Xi'an from January 2015 to January 2016.Twenty-four eyes of 12 patients with the corneal thickness <500 μm received ICL implantation as ICL group and 28 eyes of 14 patients which corneal thickness was ≥500 μm underwent FS-LASIK surgery as FS-LASIK group.The demography was matched between the two groups (all at P>0.05).All the patients were followed-up for 3 months after surgery.The preoperative best corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA),spherical equivalent (SE),postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity (UCDVA),BCDVA and SE were examined and compared between two groups.The parameters from OQAS were evaluated and intergrouply compared,including the objective scattering inders (OSI),modulation transfer function (MTF) cut off frequency,Strehl ratio and OQAS values under the contrast of 100%,20% and 9% (OV100,OV20,OV9).Results The postoperative BCDVA was not significantly different from preoperative UCDVA in both ICL group and FS-LASIK group (-0.04±t0.10 vs.0.05±0.12;-0.07±0.12 vs.0.00±0.12) (t=3.128,2.358,both at P>0.05).No statistically significant differnces were found in SE,UCDVA and BCDVA after operation between ICL group and FS-LASIK group (t =1.292,0.900,-0.653,all at P>0.05).OQAS examination showed that MTF cut off,OSI,Strehl ratio,OV100 were not significantly different after operation between ICL group and FS-LASIK group (t=-2.032,-1.440,-0.224,all at P>0.05).The postoperative OV20 and OV9 were 0.82±0.14 and 0.80±0.21 in the ICL group,which were significantly higher than those in the FS-LASIK group(0.59±0.15 and 0.47±0.13) (t =4.105,4.702,both at P<0.05).Conclusions Both ICL implantation and FS-LASIK provide good optical and visual quality for moderate to high myopic eyes,and ICL appears to have a better visual quality in comparison with FS-LASIK under the contrasts of 20% and 9%.
3.Increased expression and activity of aryl hydrocarbon receptor in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Yue TAN ; Long QIAN ; Xiangpei LI ; Guosheng WANG ; Xiaomei LI ; Jinhui TAO ; Benlu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2014;34(1):51-56
Objective To explore the significance of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) through detecting the levels of AhR and its response gene cytochrome P4501 A1 (CYP1 A1) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).Methods Peripheral blood samples were collected from 35 patients with RA and 20 healthy subjects.The expression of AhR and CYP1A1 at mRNA level were detected by real-time PCR.The percentages of AhR-positive cells in PBMCs were detected by flow cytometry (FCM).The effects of leflunomide (LEF) on the expression of AhR and CYP1A1 were analyzed.The detailed clinical data of RA patients were recorded.The disease activity score (DAS) was calculated.Correlation analysis between AhR/CYP1A1 level and clinical data was conducted.Results (1) Both the expression of AhR at mRNA level and the percentage of AhR-positive cells in PBMCs from RA patients without LEF treatment were significantly higher than those from healthy subjects [(3.61±1.65) vs.(2.00±1.27),P=0.002; (34.21±11.30)% vs.(18.83±7.32)%,P<0.01].There were no statistically significant differences in the expression of AhR at mRNA level and the percentages of AhR-positive cells between patients with or without LEF treatment [(3.83 ± 1.62) vs.(3.61 ± 1.65),P =0.670 ; (36.69±10.61)% vs.(34.21±11.30)%,P=0.462].(2) Non-LEF treatment group showed a higher relative expression of CYP1 A1 at mRNA level than that from control group [1.33 (0.08,7.86) vs.(0.62 ±0.29),z=-3.922,P<0.01],but there was no statistical difference between LEF treatment group and non-LEF treatment group [(2.62±2.08) vs.1.33(0.08,7.86) z=-0.133,P=0.894].(3) Neither the expression of AhR and CYP1A1 at mRNA level nor the percentages of AhR-positive cells showed significant correlations with clinical data.Conclusion AhR was highly expressed in PBMCs from patients with RA,which might participate in the progression of rheumatoid arthritis.But the high expression of AhR did not reflect disease activity.Moreover,the treatment of LEF showed no significant influences on the expression of AhR and CYP1A1 in PBMCs from patients with RA.
4.Finite element analysis of cemented long-and short-stem prosthetic replacement in elderly patients with partial marrow type Ⅰ intertrochanteric fractures
Shaolin WANG ; Zujian TAN ; Mingquan ZHOU ; Wei HU ; Ming YANG ; Qiang GAN ; Xiangming LONG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2013;29(12):1149-1154
Objective To investigate the stress distribution in a cemented femoral component in elderly patients with a partial marrow type Ⅰ intertrochanteric fractures and to compare differences in the stress distribution after a long-and short-stem prosthetic replacement.Methods Spiral CT images of right femur of the volunteer were obtained and processed with Mimics software and modeling software to reconstruct a three-dimensional model of the femur.Based on this,a three-dimensional physical model for partial marrow type Ⅰ intertrochanteric fractures,long-and short-stem femoral prostheses,and cement mantle was established.Subsequently,a three-dimensional finite element model of long-and short-stem prosthetic replacement for intertrochanteric fractures was established using the finite element analysis software,and biomechanical analysis was implemented for the model.Results No significant changes in stress distribution of the femur occurred after long-or short-stem prosthetic replacement.Stress on the femur still presented a gradual increase from the proximal end to the distal end,peaked at the lower 1/3 of the medial and lateral junction and then decreased at the end.A stress concentration zone formed in the medial and lateral end of cement-stem interface in short-stem prosthetic replacement.Besides,the maximum value of stress in the lateral interface reached 15.3 MPa,but without surpassing the fatigue strength of the bone cement.Whereas,a stress concentration zone formed in the distal medial and lateral part of cement-stem interface and the medial middle part of the interface in long-stem prosthetic replacement and the maximum value was also lower than the fatigue strength of bone cement.No significant stress concentration zones were found in the femoral calcar reconstructed using bone cement.Conclusions Cemented long-or short-stem prosthetic replacement achieves no significant alteration in stress distribution of the femur.Loosening probability of the cemented long-or short-stem prosthesis is almost the same,but the latter has advantages of shorter surgery time,minor trauma,and fewer complications and may be more suitable for treatment of the elderly patients with a partial marrow type Ⅰ intertrochanteric fractures.
5.Treating femoral intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures combined with femoral shaft fractures using anatomic locking plate
Shaolin WANG ; Zujian TAN ; Mingquan ZHOU ; Gang WU ; Shengli ZHANG ; Xiangming LONG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2012;32(7):626-630
Objective To evaluate clinical efficacy of treating femoral intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures combined with femoral shaft fractures using anatomic locking plate.Methods From January 2009 to June 2011,we treated 72 cases of femoral intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures combined with femoral shaft fractures using anatomic locking plate.Sixty-four cases were followed up.There were 50 males and 14 female,with an average age of 42.8 years (range,21-79).All patients suffered from closed femoral unilateral fractures.The interval between injury and surgery was 2 h-16 d (average,4.6 d).All patients were followed up at regular interval.During the follow-up period,clinical and radiographic data were recorded.The clinical efficacy was evaluated with Harris hip function score.Results The mean operative time was 65 min (range,45-120 min); the mean blood loss was 210 ml (range,50-650 ml).All patients began to walk with crutches 3-35 d after surgery.During the follow-up period,no infection,deep vein thrombosis,screwed cut-out and implant failure occurred in all patients.Coxa vara with shortening deformity was noted in 2 cases,solid bone union was found in all the cases.The mean time of fracture healing was 5.2 months (range,3.6-10.5 months).According to Harris hip score,45 cases were classified as excellent,14 as good and 5 as fair,with excellent and good rate being 92.19% (59/64).Conclusion Anatomic locking plate fixation provides stable fixation,with a high union rate and a minimal complication rate in treatment of intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures combined with femoral shaft fracture.
6.Clearing, amplification and activity detection of the recombinant adeno-associated virus vector2/1with adiponectin
Qiangxiang LI ; Huiju ZHONG ; Yangshi OU ; Huaqing TAN ; Min WANG ; Guoxiang LONG ; Guo LI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2009;29(7):618-622
Objective To clear, amplify and detect the activity of the recombinant adeno-assoeiated virus vector with adiponectin( rAAV2/1-Aerp30 ). Methods Recombinant plasmid pSNAV2.0-Acrp30 was obtained. The recombinant plasmid was then transfected into BHK21 cells using LipofectAMINETM 2000. The G418 resistant cells were obtained consequently. These cells were infected with HSVI-rc/△UL2 which has the function of packaging and copying recombinant AAV. After purification, the construction of recombinant rAAV2/1-Aerp30 was collected. Results The construction of recombinant pSNAV2.0-Acrp30 was confirmed by PCR electrophoresis and digestion with restriction enzyme. The gene sequencing showed that the recombinant pSNAV2.0-Acrp30 was correct. The virus titer was about 1.0×1012 μg/ml. The purity f the recombinant AAV2/1 was fairly high using the SDS-PAGE method. Conclusion With this method, rAAV2/-Aerp30 with high virus titers and purity can be acquired successfully and it can meet the demands of the experimental study of Acrp30 gene therapy of GK rats.
7.Effect of electro-acupuncture combined with olfactory ensheathing cell transplantation on spinal cord injury axonal regeneration and direction.
Long-wang TAN ; Zhao-bang QIN ; Feng ZHU ; Li-xue YANG
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015;28(5):441-445
OBJECTIVETo explore the impact and mechanism of electro-acupuncture (EA) on olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) transplantation of spinal cord injury (SCI) axonal regeneration.
METHODSIn the experiment, 72 adult Sprague Dawley male rats weighted (220±20) g underwent contusion and transection method to cause the T9 model of spinal cord injury, were randomly divided into four groups involving model group, EA group,OECs group,and EA+OECs group. 5% fluorescein gold (FG) solution of 0.5 µl was injected into rats' spinal cord at 4 weeks and 8 weeks after SCI, a series of tests were performed including fluorescein gold(FG) retrograde tagging, BBB scores.
RESULTS(1)The BBB scores level among four groups had no differences from the 1st day to the 1st week after the SCI (P>0.05). From the 3rd week after the SCI, the BBB scores level in EA+ OECs group were obviously higher than that of other groups (P<0.05). (2)The result of the fluorescein gold (FG) retrograde tagging showed at 4 weeks and 8 weeks after treatment FG positive nerve fibers were observed in SCI region. In EA+OECs group the number of FG positive nerve fibers was more than other three groups, and the fibers were more regularly arranged than other three groups.
CONCLUSIONThe combination of electro-acupuncture and OECs transplantation can recover the pathway of nerve conduction and promote nerve fibers regeneration and hind limb function recovery for SCI rat, and can guide the trend of the axonal regeneration.
Animals ; Axons ; physiology ; Cell Transplantation ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Electroacupuncture ; Humans ; Male ; Nerve Regeneration ; Olfactory Nerve ; physiopathology ; transplantation ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Spinal Cord Injuries ; physiopathology ; therapy
8.Biotype common handle (short handle) prosthesis in treatment of femoral intertrochanteric fracture in the elderly
Shaolin WANG ; Zujian TAN ; Mingquan ZHOU ; Gang WU ; Shengli ZHANG ; Xiangming LONG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2013;(2):127-131
Objective To discuss and analyze effect of biotype common handle (short handle) prosthesis in treating aged patients with femoral intertrochanteric fracture.Methods A retrospective analysis was carried out on 321 patients,among which 280 (102 males and 178 females,at age of 72-98years,average 82.5 years) obtained follow-up.According to a new fracture classification method (Piansui Classification),the typeⅠ a fracture was found in 65 cases and type Ⅰ b in 215.Most patients were combined with medical diseases,and after related medical collaborative treatment,standard biotype common handle prosthesis (artificial bipolar femoral head) replacement was applied to all patients.Early rehabilitation exercise was performed postoperatively.Results All the 321 patients lived through perioperative period successively,with no death in hospitalization.Meanwhile,postoperative complications were all cured in hospitalization.The patients could take out-of-bed activity at 1-3 weeks after operation.All 280 patients could take care of themselves at 12-46 months (average 28 months) of follow-up.According to Harris score,the results were excellent in 129 cases,good in 121,fair in 22 and poor in eight,with excellence rate of 89.3%.Conclusion Biotype common handle artificial femoral head replacement is an effective method to allow early ambulation,reduce complications and improve quality of life in treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly.
9.The significance of serum neutrophil extracellular traps in rheumatoid arthritis
Benlu CHEN ; Long QIAN ; Xiangpei LI ; Xiaomei LI ; Guosheng WANG ; Jinhui TAO ; Yue TAN
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2015;19(2):122-124
Objective To explore the role of serum neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods The serum circulating free DNA (cf-DNA) / NETs in 45 RA patients and 18 healthy controls were detected by Pico Green dsDNA Quantitation Kits,and the association between serum NETs and ESR,DAS28 score,anti-CCP antibodies was analyzed.T test,rank sum test,Pearson or Spearman correlation analysis were ued for statistical analysis.Results ① The levels of serum dsDNA/NETs in RA patients [0.523 0(0.282 0,1.637 0) μg/ml] were significantly higher than those in healthy controls [0.410 5 (0.140 0,0.966 0)μg/ml] (Z=-2.419,P=0.016).② The level of serum dsDNA/NETs in RA was positively correlated with ESR and DAS28 score (r=0.357,P=0.016; r=0.325,P=0.029),but not with anti-CCP antibodies(r=0.146,P=0.434).③ The levels of serum dsDNA/NETs in RA treated by DMARDs were lower than those of untreated with DMARDs[0.516 5(0.282 0,1.637 0) μg/ml,0.523 0 (0.369 0,1.485 0) μg/ml,Z=-1.215,P=0.225],but the difference was not significant.Conclusion NETs maybe associated with disease activity and play an important role in RA pathogenesis.
10.Clinical study on extracorporal induction of magnetic capsule endoscopy into small intestine
Ling YE ; Meili XU ; Pan TAN ; Limin LONG ; Haiqin WANG ; Yonghong GUO
China Journal of Endoscopy 2017;23(6):26-29
Objective To explore and evaluate an extracorporal method for inducing magnetic capsule endoscopy into small intestine. Methods 40 patients receiving magnetic capsule endoscopy were randomly divided in two groups: the control group: doctors stopped manipulating capsule after the examination of stomach, and the capsule entered small intestine by the natural gastrointestinal motility; and the study group: after the examination of stomach, the patient lay on the right side, doctors moved the capsule to the pylorus, and then moved magnetic ball to induce capsule into small intestine. Gastric inspection time, gastric residence time, small intestine transit time and the completion rate were compared between the two groups. Results The average time for checking stomach was (32.50 ± 11.71) min in control group and (31.75 ± 9.12) min in study group respectively, and the difference was not significant (P > 0.05). After the observation of stomach, the gastric residence time in the control group was (40.60 ± 21.43) min, and the completion rate was 40%, while the average gastric residence time in the study group was (13.55 ± 9.62) min, and the completion rate was 75%. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Small intestine transit time was (329.25 ± 90.00) min in the control group and (342.00 ± 89.80) min in the study group, and the difference was not significant (P > 0.05). Conclusion By doctors moving magnetic ball and the patient lying on the right side after the observation of stomach, gastric residence time could be reduced and the completion rate could be elevated obviously.