1.To analyze the performances and the related measurement values for femoro-acetabular impingement on MSCT
Mengmeng GAO ; Guiping LI ; Shenglin WANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2017;33(1):91-94
Objective To investigate the performances and characteristics of femoro-acetabular impingement (FAI)on MSCT. Methods Hips jointed MSCT scans of 109 cases (as case group)and the other 120 cases (as control group)were analyzed retrospec-tively,to analyze the anatomy and osseous abnomality of FAI.Alpha angle,offset,CE angle were measured.The data were tested by using t test and ANOVA test.Results There were 57 cases of osseous protuberance at the femoral head and neck joint,26 cases of the offset reduction,17 cases of over-coverage acetabulum,41 cases of over-deep acetabulum,20 cases of acetabular retroversion,57 cases of subcortical cystic degeneration at the femoral head and neck joint and 22 cases of subchondral cystic degeneration at the ace-tabulum margin.Significant statistical differences were found between case group and control group in alpha angle value,offset and CE angle (P<0.05).Multiple comparisons demonstrated that except results between the value of alpha angle of Cam-type and Mixed-type(P=0.071),Pincer-type and the control group(P=0.083)with no statistical significance,the differences between any other two groups reached statistical significance (P<0.05).Multiple comparisons demonstrated that except result between the value of offset of Cam-type and Mixed-type(P=0.561)with no statistical significance,the differences between any other two groups reached statistical significance (P<0.05).Multiple comparisons demonstrate that except results between the value of CE angle Pin-cer-type and Mixed-type (P=0.444),Cam-type and the control group (P=0.236)with no statistical significance,the differences be-tween any other two groups reached statistical significance (P<0.05).Conclusion Different type of FAI has its unique anatomical features.Alpha angle,offsetand CE angle for the diagnosis of FAI have important reference values.
2.Pharmacokinetic behaviors of total flavonoids from Epimedii Folium in osteoporotic rats in vivo
Congyan LIU ; Xia GAO ; Yan CHEN ; Mengmeng HUANG ; Ding QU
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2017;39(8):1595-1600
AIM To investigate the pharmacokinetic behaviors of total flavonoids from Epimedii Folium in osteoporotic rats in vivo.METHODS Twelve rats were divided into model group and sham group,after which the osteoporotic rat model was established by removing bilateral ovaries.After intragastric administration with total flavonoids (500 mg/kg),HPLC-DAD was applied to detecting the plasma concentrations of total flavonoids' prototype glycosides (epimedin A,epimedin B,epimedin C,icariin) and their metabolites (sagittatoside A,sagittatoside B,2-O-rhamnosylicariside Ⅱ,baohuoside Ⅰ,icaritin) at thirteen time points (0.083,0.25,0.5,0.75,1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24 and 48 h),then the plasma concentration-time curves were drawn,followed by the calculation of pharmacokinetic parameters.RESULTS Doubled peaks were observed in the plasma concentration-time curves of total flavonoids' prototype glycosides and their metabolites in both groups.Compared with the sham group,the integrated AUC and Cmax in the model group were significantly decreased (P < 0.01),as well as the prolonged t1/2 (P < 0.01).CONCLUSION The in vivo absorption and metabolism of total flavonoids from Epimedii Folium are much slower in the state of osteoporosis,thus affects the efficacy.
3.Survey on needs of main caregivers of children with cerebral palsy
Xiaowen ZHU ; Mengmeng QI ; Xiuhua LAI ; Yan LI ; Nianjin GAO
Modern Clinical Nursing 2016;15(3):7-10
Objective To investigate the needs of the main caregivers of children with cerebral palsy and probe into the nursing strategies. Method One hundred and fifteen main caregivers of children with cerebral palsy participated in the survey by a general state questionnaire and the family needs questionnaire. Results The score by the family needs questionnaire was (96.13 ± 19.47), with an average score of (3.00 ± 0.61). And the top needs of the main caregivers were information and econony need. Conclusions The needs of the main caregivers of children with cerebral palsy are high. More attention should be paid to community and family-based rehabilitation and supports to those care-givers.
4.The role ofΔ133p53 during 5-FU inhibition experiments on the growth of gastric cancer cell line MKN45
Ai GUO ; Wansheng JI ; Qiqi JIANG ; Mengmeng LI ; Bingqian YANG ; Zhixing GAO
China Oncology 2015;(1):25-30
Background and purpose:Δ133p53 can promote tumor cell growth, but the exact mechanism is not clear. This study was aimed to observe the expression and signiifcant of the p53 isoformsΔ133p53 and p53 gene downstream molecules MDM2 and cyclin G1 genes by 5-FU-MKN45 gastric cancer cell line model. Methods:Af-ter using different concentrations of 5-FU (50μg/mL, 100μg/mL) to human gastric cancer cell line MKN45, inhibition rate should be detected by MTT assay, the changes ofΔ133p53 mRNA, MDM2 mRNA and cyclin G1 mRNA express-ing were detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Differences between these groups were analyzed by ANOVA, comparisons within groups were analyzed by t-test, bivariate correlation was analyzed by Pearson linear correlation. Results:MTT results showed that with the increased concentration of 5-FU and the extension of time, the cell inhibition rates increased gradually. The inhibition rates of 50μg/mL 5-FU were 41.10%, 54.79%and 68.48%, for culturing 24, 48 and 72 hours. There were statistically signiifcant differences between the groups(F=45.52, P=0.00). The inhibition rates of 100μg/mL 5-FU were 69.53%, 78.21%and 86.92%, for culturing 24, 48 and 72 hours. There were statistically signiifcant differences between the groups(F=85.58,P=0.00). The inhibition rates of 50 and 100μg/mL were 41.10%and 69.53%, for culturing 24 hours. There were statistically signiifcant differences between the groups(F=51.29, P=0.00). The inhibition rates of 50 and 100μg/mL were 54.79%and 78.21%, for culturing 48 hours. There were statistically signiifcant differences between the groups(F=51.29, P=0.00). The inhibition rates of 50 and 100μg/mL were 68.48%and 86.82%, for culturing 72 hours. There were statistically signiifcant differences between the groups(104.91, P=0.00). RT-PCR results showed that with the increase of the concentration of 5-FU, theΔ133p53 mRNA, MDM2 mRNA and cyclin G1 mRNA expression gradually declined in gastric cancer cell line MKN45 cells, and there were statistically signiifcant differences between the groups(F=738.532, 1 396.607, 2 785.56,P=0.00). Cor-relation analysis showed that the expressions ofΔ133p53 mRNA and MDM2 mRNA in gastric cancer were positively correlated (r=0.871, P=0.01), while the expression of cyclin G1 mRNA and p53 mRNA had no obvious relevance (P=0.13). Conclusion:In the 5-FU-MKN45 gastric cancer cell line model, anti-tumor pathway ofΔ133p53 isomers is related with MDM2 but was not related with cyclin G1.
5.Clinicopathologic analysis of four cases of desmoplastic melanocytic nevus
Qian ZHANG ; Jing SU ; Jianying LIU ; Fei GAO ; Fang MEI ; Qian ZHANG ; Mengmeng YE ; Wei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2017;50(7):503-507
Objective To investigate pathological characteristics and differential diagnosis of desmoplastic melanocytic nevus.Methods Four cases of desmoplastic melanocytic nevus were analyzed based on the clinical manifestations and histological,immunohistochemical and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) features.Results Of the 4 cases,2 were male and 2 were female.Their age ranged from 19 to 30 years with the average age being 26.5 years.The skin lesions were located on the extremities in 3 cases,on the vulva in 1 case.Histologically,the lesions were bilaterally symmetrical intradermal nevus.Nevus cells appeared epithelioid and/or fusiform,some were clustered or scattered in the proliferative fibrous tissue.None of lymphocyte aggregation,necrosis or ulceration was observed.Immunohistochemical examination showed positive staining for S100 and Melan A in 3 cases,positive staining for P16 in 2 cases,Ki-67-1abeling index less than 5% in all the 4 cases,and negative staining for factor XⅢ (FXⅢ) and CD34 in 2 cases.FISH assay showed no copy-number variations in gene loci 6p25 (RREB1),6q23 (MYB),6p11.1-q11.1 (Cep6) and 11q13 (CCND1) in desmoplastic nelanocytic nevus.Conclusion Desmoplastic melanocytic nevus is a kind of histologically unique,benign melanocytic nevus,and immunohistochemical staining for Ki-67,S-100,Melan A and FXmand FISH assay on melanoma can be helpful for the differential diagnosis between cutaneous fibrous histiocytoma and melanoma.
6.Prevalence of rhinitis and related factors among college students in Urumqi,the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Mengmeng YANG ; Chunxiang ZHAO ; Ci YAN ; Yuanyuan FANG ; Hao ZHANG ; Mamatali AHMATJAN ; Li GAO ; Xiaofang JIANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(14):2103-2106
Objective To investigate the prevalence and the related factors of allergic rhinitis in Xinjiang College students.Methods Five universities'students in Urumqi were chosen as the research subjects,the question-naire survey was conducted by the method of cluster sampling,and the results were analyzed.Results 1 609 ques-tionnaires were valid from 2 000 questionnaires.The prevalence rate of allergic rhinitis was 36.8% in the five univer-sities in Urumqi.Prevalence rate increased with grade.The prevalence rates of drinking,regular cleaning nasal cavity, scrubbing their nose in allergic rhinitis were 43.2%,40.7%,53.8% respectively,which were higher than those in not drinking,not regular cleaning nasal cavity,not scrub nose,the differences were statistically significant (χ2 =6.945,9.679,100.845,all P <0.05 ).There was no significant differences in the prevalence of allergic rhinitis among college students and gender,nationality and BMI(all P >0.05).Conclusion Allergic rhinitis not only closely related to the grades and the environmental factors,but also has some connections with living habits(drink,clean nasal cavity and scrub noses).
7.Effects of Vibrio vulnificus cytolysin on the numbers of mitochondria and the expression of CD62L in murine liver CD4+T cells
Ting ZHANG ; Hui GAO ; Luxi LI ; Mengmeng ZHENG ; Danli XIE ; Yi ZHENG ; Yongliang LOU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2016;36(2):126-131
Objective To understand how Vibrio vulnificus hemolysin (VvhA) affects the viability of murine liver CD4+ T cells as well as its effects on the numbers of mitochondria and the expression of CD62L. Methods The primary murine liver monocytes (MNs) were isolated from C57BL/ 6 mice and then treated with recombinant VvhA (rVvhA) for 6 hours in vitro. The viability of murine liver CD4+T cells and the expression of CD62L were measured by staining with anti-mouse CD4, CD8, CD44, CD62L and cell via-bility fluorescent dye or fluorescent antibody. Moreover, the cells were simply incubated with MitoTracker or JC-1 probes to label mitochondria and mitochondrial membrane potential, which were further analyzed by using flow cytometry analysis. Results With the increase in the doses of rVvhA, the viability of murine liv-er CD4+T cells was decreased from 81. 5% to 15. 8% . The expression of CD62L on the surface of murine liver CD4+T cells was dramatically decreased. Both the murine liver na?ve and effector CD4+ T cells were sensitive to the cytotoxicity of rVvhA. Moreover, treating murine liver CD4+ T cells with rVvhA resulted in significantly decreased numbers of mitochondria and lower mitochondrial membrane potential. Conclusion The cytotoxicity of rVvhA to murine liver CD4+T cells might be achieved through inhibiting the expression of CD62L, decreasing the numbers of mitochondria and lowering mitochondrial membrane potential.
8.Non-displaceable binding potential changes of striatal dopamine D2 receptors in patients with first-episode major depressive disorder and the correlation with clinical features
Mengmeng SUN ; Hongju ZHANG ; Ang XUAN ; Jie ZHANG ; Chang FU ; Yang YOU ; Yongju GAO ; Dapeng SHI ; Junling XU
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2017;37(9):532-537
Objective To observe non-displaceable binding potential (BPND) changes of striatal dopamine D2 receptors(SDDR) in patients with first-episode major depressive disorder (MDD) using 11C-Raclopride PET/CT,and to analyze the relationship between BPND and Hamilton rating scale for depression (HAM-D).Methods From December 2014 to December 2015,patients with first-episode MDD and age/gender-matched healthy controls underwent brain MRI and 11C-Raclopride PET/CT in this prospective study.BPND of bilateral SDDR was calculated by molecular imaging and kinetic analysis toolbox (MIAKAT).BPND changes of bilateral SDDR and their relationship with HAM-D score were analyzed.Paired t test,two-sample t test and Pearson correlation analysis were used.Results A total of 20 MDD patients (8 males,12 females,average age: (32.80±9.76) years) and 20 healthy controls (9 males,11 females,average age:(29.25±6.93) years) were enrolled in this study.The 11C-Raclopride uptake in brain tissue of the MDD group and control group were mainly distributed in bilateral striatum,and very few 11C-Raclopride was distributed in bilateral cerebral cortex and cerebellum.In MDD group,the BPND level of bilateral SDDR had no statistical differences(t values: 0.69,0.35,both P>0.05),and similar results were found in the control group(t values: 0.28,0.24,both P>0.05).Compared with the control group,however,the MDD group had lower BPND level of bilateral SDDR(t values: 3.13-4.41,all P<0.05).The BPND of bilateral caudate nucleus and/or putamen D2 receptors was correlated with HAM-D total score,anxiety/somatization factor score,cognitive impairment factor score,retardation factor score and sleep disturbance factor score(r values: from-0.688 to-0.453,all P<0.05).Conclusions The binding potential of SDDR in patients with first-episode MDD is declined,and the BPND level of SDDR is correlated with symptoms of depression.The abnormality of SDDR may be an important molecular mechanism of the abnormality of midbrain-striatal dopamine reward circuits in MDD patients.
9.Advances in clinical research on liver disease during pregnancy
Peng XIAO ; Taotao BA ; Mengmeng DING ; Yanhang GAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2021;37(5):1229-1232.
According to the association between liver injury and pregnancy, liver diseases during pregnancy can be classified as pregnancy-specific liver diseases and liver diseases with pregnancy. Pregnancy-specific liver diseases refer to the liver diseases that only occur during pregnancy, while liver diseases with pregnancy refer to pregnancy with previous liver diseases. Due to the particularity of maternal and fetal health during pregnancy, the diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases during pregnancy is challenging for both obstetricians and hepatologists. Rapid identification, diagnosis, and treatment of related diseases during pregnancy are very important for the prognosis of the mother and the fetus. This article summarizes and reviews the research advances in the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of liver diseases during pregnancy, in order to provide a reference for more clinicians.
10.A new unconventional HLA-A2-restricted epitope from HBV core protein elicits antiviral cytotoxic T lymphocytes.
Lu SUN ; Yu ZHANG ; Bao ZHAO ; Mengmeng DENG ; Jun LIU ; Xin LI ; Junwei HOU ; Mingming GUI ; Shuijun ZHANG ; Xiaodong LI ; George F GAO ; Songdong MENG
Protein & Cell 2014;5(4):317-327
Cytotoxic T cells (CTLs) play a key role in the control of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and viral clearance. However, most of identified CTL epitopes are derived from HBV of genotypes A and D, and few have been defined in virus of genotypes B and C which are more prevalent in Asia. As HBV core protein (HBc) is the most conservative and immunogenic component, in this study we used an overlapping 9-mer peptide pool covering HBc to screen and identify specific CTL epitopes. An unconventional HLA-A2-restricted epitope HBc141-149 was discovered and structurally characterized by crystallization analysis. The immunogenicity and anti-HBV activity were further determined in HBV and HLA-A2 transgenic mice. Finally, we show that mutations in HBc141-149 epitope are associated with viral parameters and disease progression in HBV infected patients. Our data therefore provide insights into the structure characteristics of this unconventional epitope binding to MHC-I molecules, as well as epitope specific CTL activity that orchestrate T cell response and immune evasion in HBV infected patients.
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