1.Effect of pre-hospital mild hypothermia treatment on serum malondialdehyde level and its clinical efficacy in patients with severe craniocerebral injury
Mei ZHANG ; Wusi QIU ; Qizhou JIANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2013;20(19):2883-2885
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of pre-hospital mild hypothermia in patients with severe craniocerebral injury,and to explore the possible mechanism by the changes of serum Malondialdehyde (MDA).Methods 120 cases of severe craniocerebral injury were divided into pre-hospital mild hypothermia group (group A,65 cases) and control group(group B,55 cases) by random number table.Patients in group A were gave pre-hospital mild hypothermia treatment,and patients in group B were gave mild hypothermia therapy only after hospitalization.Comparison of the change of serum MDA at admission,the 7th and 14th day between two groups,and the functional outcomes were evaluated by GOS score in 6 months after treatment.Results The MDA levels of two group at seventh days and 14 days were higher than that at admission [(10.4 ± 1.5)nmol/L and (8.2 ± 1.2)nmol/L in group A,(12.6 ± 1.9)nmol/L and (10.0 ± 1.4)nmol/L in group B,P <0.05],and it was the highest at 7th day,and its in group A was significantly lower than that in group B at 7th,14th day [(6.9 ± 1.1) nmol/L in group A,(6.6 ±1.0) nmol/L in group B,P < 0.05].The good prognosis rate was 47.7% (31 cases) in group A,higher than the 38.2% (21 cases) in group B;The mortality rate was 12.1% (8 cases) in group A,lower than the 21.4% (12 cases)the group B,and the difference was statistically significant (Z =-2.132,P < 0.05).Conclusion Pre-hospital mild hypothermia treatment can improve the prognosis of patients with severe craniocerebral injury and alleviate the damage of brain tissues.
2.Telomerase activity and P53 expression in Non-small cell lung cancer and their significances
Tonghua MEI ; Liping ZHANG ; Yuequan JIANG
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2001;23(2):138-139
Objective To investigate the significances of telomerase activity and P53 expression in Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods The activity of telomerase in cancerous tissues was detected by PCR-ELISA, and the expression of P53 protein was detected by S-P method. Results The telomerase activity and P53 expression were significantly higher in NSCLC tissues than in normal lung tissues. The telomerase activity and P53 expression had close association with the differentiation of cancer cells and lymph node metastasis. Conclusion It is very valuable to measure telomerase activity and P53 expression in studying the initiation and progression of NSCLC.
3.Research on the design of mobile communication technology-based monitoring system for pregnancy-induced hypertension
Mei JIANG ; Zhiqing MA ; Kuixing ZHANG
China Medical Equipment 2013;(10):41-42,43
Objective: To design mobile communication technology-based remote monitoring system which predict pregnancy-induced hypertension dynamically and improve the prediction accuracy. Methods:Based on the former portable detection device, the new system is combined with the GPRS wireless modem. Though data collecting, processing, analyzing, sending and receiving, we achieve the remote monitoring of blood flow parameter. The doctors analyze the health of pregnant women and Feedback diagnostic information in-time based on the monitoring information. Results: The system can monitor the blood flow parameter dynamically and provide more effective diagnostic information for the pregnancy-induced hypertension. Conclusion: The system can provide more effective technical support for forecasting, prevention and treatment pregnancy-induced hypertension.
4.Quantitative assessment of myocardial regional function of different coronary atherosclerosis severity using velocity vector imaging
Xiaoling LIU ; Mei ZHANG ; Yun ZHANG ; Zhiyun WANG ; Guihua JIANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2009;18(1):1-3
Objective To assess isehemic myocardial regional function of different coronary atherosclerosis using velocity vector imaging(VVI).Methods Two-dimensional images of apical four-,two-chamber and long-axis view were obtained in 50 patients with coronary artery disease.All segments of the left ventricle were divided into 5 groups:group 0 with no coronary artery stenosis,group 1 with stenosis<50%,group 2 with stenosis 50%to 74%,group 3 with stenosis 75%to 99%and group 4 with a completely occluded coronary artery.The segmental myocardial systolic peak strain(ε),systolic strain rate(SRs),early diastolic strain rate(SRe),late diastolic strain rate(SRa)and their ratio(SRe/SRa)were analyzed with VVI offline software.Results①Compared with group 0,SRe and SRe/SRa of group 1,SRs,SRe,SRe/SRa of group 2~4,εof group 2 and group 4 decreased significantly(P<0.05).②In the comparison of four ischemic groups,ε,SRe,SRa of group 3 were markedly higher than those of group 2,while ε,SRs,SRa of group 2 were lower than those of group 1(P<0.05);for group 4,ε,SRs,SRe were lower than those of group 1,SRe was lower than that of group 2,and ε,SRs,SRe were lower than those of group 3(P<0.05).ConclusionsIn the process of coronary atherosclerosis,myocardial diastolic and systolic dysfunction occurred early and orderly,and has a bidirectional change:decreased firstly,then increased and decreased at last.
5.Exploring and practices on teaching of pathology in French
Fan ZHANG ; Li WANG ; Xucheng JIANG ; Pingping WU ; Mei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2012;11(5):482-485
Teaching medical courses in French are the characteristics of teaching programs in medicine school of Shanghai JiaoTong uuiversity.It may help develop the course content and promote the international academic communication.Teaching pathology course in French for Chinese students is also an important task of pathology teaching program.The paper introduced and explored the language use of French,regional variations between Chinese and French pathological major and the cooperation with foreign professors in teaching.It is been testified that teaching in French can contribute to the medical education and arouse student's learning initiative.
6.The value of Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in the quantitative evaluation of liver function
Lili HUANG ; Zhibin CHENG ; Mei LI ; Yanli JIANG ; Jing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2014;20(5):324-327
Objective To explore the value of Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the quantitative evaluation of liver function.Methods Between June 2012 and June 2013,we prospectively included 8 patients with cirrhosis and 6 patients with primary hepatic carcinoma (PHC).The Child-Pugh classification,indocyanine green retention rate at 15 minutes (ICGR15),and Primovist enhanced MR imaging were performed in all the patients.Using the deconvolution method to calculate hepatic extraction fraction (HEF),the correlations between HEF and Child-Pugh and ICGR15 were analyzed.Results For cirrhosis,there was a significant correlation between the HEF and the ICGR15 by the Pearson correlation coefficient (r =-0.971,P < 0.05).For hepatocarcinoma,there was also a significant correlation (r =-0.855,P < 0.05).The average HEF of PHC was 21.80% (14.89% ~ 35.90%).Conclusions The Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced MRI accurately evaluated liver function quantitatively.It may be used for patients with PHC for preoperative examination.
7.Effect of dexamethasone on cerebral white matter development of premature rats and its mechanism
Lian JIANG ; Wei ZHENG ; Huifen ZHANG ; Jian CHEN ; Mei LI
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2013;20(1):69-72
Objective By making models of premature animal,explores the effects of dexamethasone on the brain development of premature rats and its mechanisms.Methods Eighteen SD rats were randomly divided into high-dexamethasone(H-Dex) group,low-dexamethasone (L-Dex) group and normal saline(NS) control group,with 6 rats in each group.The pregnant rats in L-Dex group were injected with dexamethasone [0.1 mg/(kg·d)] from 16 to 18 days of pregnancy,while the pregnant rats in H-Dex group were injected with dexamethasone [0.5 mg/(kg· d)] ; the pregnant rats in NS control group were injected with 0.9% NaCl of the same volume.All of the fetal rats were received after administrating caesarean operation on the day 19 of pregnancy.Rats were sacrificed at the directed time and brain tissue was prepared.Histological feature and the water content of the brains were observed.Level of apoptosis was measured by flow cytometry.The expressions of myelin basic protein (MBP) and interleukin(IL)-1β in brain tissue homogenate were detected by ELISA.Results (1) The brain water contents of rats in H-Dex group,L-Dex group and NS control group were (85.94 ± 0.54) %,(86.08 ± 1.01) %,(86.94 ± 0.82) %.Compared with NS control group,the water contents of Dex group were lower (P < 0.05).(2) Glial cells of brain cortex in L-Dex group and H-Dex group were more mature than in NS control group,and the changes in H-Dex group was more significant.(3) The expressions of MBP in brain tissue of H-Dex group,L-Dex group and NS control group were (5.73 ± 1.06) μg/mg,(5.46 ±0.77) μg/mg and (2.42 ±0.52) μg/mg.Compared with NS control group,Dex group was higher(P <0.05).While the expressions of IL-1β in brain tissue of H-Dex group,L-Dex group and NS control group were (249.05 ± 11.29) pg/g,(257.47 ± 9.33) and (292.66 ± 21.51) pg/g.Compared with NS control group,Dex group was lower(P < 0.05).There was no significant difference between H-Dex group and L-Dex group(P > 0.05).(4) The level of apoptosis in H-Dex group,L-Dex group and NS control group were (18.07 ± 1.63) %,(6.88 ± 0.47) % and (2.00 ± 0.32) %.Compared with NS control group,the level of apoptosis in Dex group was higher(P <0.05),and H-Dex group was higher than that in L-Dex group.Conclusion (1) Using dexamethasone prophylactic could promote the development of glial cells,reduce the water content,increase the expressions of MBP,and decrease the expressions of IL-1β in brain tissues.It indicates that dexamethasone may play a major role in maturation of fetal brain.(2) Using dexamethasone prophylactic could increase the amounts of the apoptosis cells,and this effect is dose-dependent.It indicates that dexamethasone may have a negative effect on the fetal brain and suggestes that using dexamethasone in premature infant should be cautious,and if it has to,using a lower dose.
8.Effects of paeoniflorin on insulin resistance and adipose tissue TNFαand GLUT4 expressions in obese rats fed with high-fat food
Linlin ZHANG ; Kunyu MEI ; Yanxiang LI ; Ying LI ; Boren JIANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2013;15(10):1302-1305
Objective To observe the effect of paeoniflorin on insulin resistance in rats fed with high-fat diet and to investigate the possible mechanisms.Methods Male Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were randomized into 4 groups:normal control,high-fat diet,high-dosage paeoniflorin (HDP group),and lowdosage paeoniflorin (LDP group).The control group was fed with ordinary diet,while the others with highfat diet,paeoniflorin intervention groups were given low-or high-dosage paeoniflorin by intraperitoneal injection.After 6 weeks,fasting serum triacylglycerol (TG),total cholesterol (TC),free fatty acids (FFA),fasting blood glucose (FBG),and insulin were determined.Insulin sensitivity index (ISI) were calculated and then the animals were sacrificed to acquire epididymal fat mass.The tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) and glucose transporter 4 (Glut4) expressions in adipose tissue were detected by quantitative realtime polymerase chain reaction(PCR).Results Compared with high-fat fed group,HDP group had lower epididymal fat pad weight,reduced level of FBG,insulin and FFA (P <0.05) and improved ISI(-5.84 ± 0.24 vs-6.44 ± 0.25,P < 0.05).LDP group had similar trends.In adipose tissue,the TNFα expression in LDP and HDP group was lower,Glut4 expression in HDP group was higher than that of high-fat fed group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Paeoniflorin can reduce visceral adipose content,inhibit TNFα expression and increase Glut4 expression in adipose tissue,eventually lower glucose,and improve insulin resistance caused by high-fat diet.
9.VESTIBULAR FUNCTION BY THE AIR CALORIC TEST
Suzhen ZHANG ; Sichang JIANG ; Fubin WANG ; Sichang MEI
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 1981;0(06):-
40 normal persons were subjected to the air caloric test, 10 of whom also to the Hallpike water caloric test. The results showed no substantial differences between the air and water caloric stimulation. The normal values were obtained. There were no differences between right and left labyrinthes. The warm stimulation was more intense than the cold. Speed of slow component is the most important parameter of electronystagmograph.
10.Effect of blocking p38MAPK signal pathway on activity of rat hepatic stellate cells and c-myc protein expression
Renyuan ZHENG ; Qin ZHANG ; Qiang ZHUO ; Mingde JIANG ; Zhechuan MEI
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(25):3307-3310
Objective To study the effect of p38MAPK on the activity and c-myc protein expression in rat acetaldehyde-induced hepatic stellate cell(HSC),and to investigate the alcoholic liver fibrosis related mechanism.Methods The different concentrations of SB203580 as the p38 specific blocker was adopted to conduct the intervention on rat acetaldehyde-induced HSC.The cellular mor-phological change was observed by the microscope.The cell proliferation was detected by MTT,the cell cycle was analyzed by flow cytometry(FCM),and the expression of c-myc protein was examined by the SABC method.Results (1)after acetaldehyde stimula-tion,HSC was increased in size and proliferated rapidly,but with the added SB203580 concentration increase,the cellular prolifera-tion was slowed down,the cells size was diminished and the deformed cells were increased.(2)The proliferation of acetaldehyde-in-duced HSC was inhibited by different doses of SB203580,and the higher concentration has the more significant inhibiting effect.(3) With the SB203580 concentration increase,the cells at the phase G0 and G1 were increased,while the cells at the phase S were de-creased,at the same time the expression positive rate of c-myc protein was decreased.Conclusion Blocking p38MAPK pathway ac-tivity could inhibit the proliferation of acetaldehyde-induced HSC,which may be related to the down-regulation of C-myc protein ex-pression and blocking the DNA synthesis in cells entering from G0/G1 phase to S phase.