1.Measurement of cyclosporine concentration in whole blood of renal transplant patients: comparison of cyclosporine concentrations determined by radioimmunoassay using specific and nonspecific monoclonal antibodies.
Chang Hyun NA ; Seoung Ryeol RHEE
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society 1991;41(4):482-495
No abstract available.
Antibodies, Monoclonal*
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Cyclosporine*
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Humans
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Radioimmunoassay*
2.Breeding of Arachidonic Acid Producting Strain with Mortierella Sabellina by Ultraviolet Mutation
Microbiology 1992;0(06):-
In order to gain the strain which has high growth vigor and whose biomass concentration satisfy further fermentation to produce arachidonic acid, we took the yield of microbes olein and arachidonic acid as evaluative index, adopted twice ultraviolet mutation, determined the time of ultraviolet irradiation by single factor expriment, and then the content of the arachidonic acid was measured by GC. The results of this experiment showed that the power of viltalight lamp was 20 W, exposure distance was 30 cm and exposure time was 80 s, lethality of spores of Mortierella isabellina was 76.4%. After twice ultraviolet mutation and repeatedly screen, a mutation of Mortierella isabellina Z80s2-109 whose arachidonic acid concentration in biomass were 3.77 times of the control strains was obtained and genetic stability.
3.Mechanism of automatic processing of cartoon facial expressions:a mismatch negativity study
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2010;19(6):526-528
Objective To investigate the mechanism of automatic processing of cartoon facial expressions by using event-related potential(ERP).Methods Sixteen healthy volunteers (7 males and 9 females) were recruited for this study.The subjects were instructed to mentally count green faces (targets) and ignore the red ones (non-targets) including standard neutral expressions and deviant emotional expressions.Thirty two channels electroencephalogram (EEG) was recorded by Neuroscan Nuamps System.The amplitudes of mismatch negativity (MMN) were analyzed.Results (1) MMN1:the amplitudes were(-0.570 ± 0.076) μV (TP7/TP8),(-0.840 ±0.119) μV(A1/A2) ,(-1.199 ±0.105)μV(T5/T6) ,(-1.184 ±0.102)μV(O1/O2).There was a significant main effect of site (F(3,45) = 8.340, P < 0.05 ) and an interaction of orientation × hemisphere (F(1,15) =11.977, P<0.05).( 2 ) MMN2: the amplitudes were (-0.469 ± 0.126 ) μV ( TP7/TP8 ), (-1.014 ± 0.255 ) μV(A1/A2) ,(-1.071 ±0.182)μV(T5/T6), (-0.915 ±0.178)μV (O1/O2).There was a significant main effect of orientation (F(1,15) = 7.232, P < 0.05 ) and interactions of orientation × type (F(1,15) = 6.458, P < 0.05 )and orientation × hemisphere(F(1,15) = 11.907, P<0.05 ).Conclusion Cartoon emotional faces elicit expressionrelated MMN indexing automatic processing.The MMN amplitude is right-lateralized and larger for negative than positive expression.
5.Pathological Features of Myocardial Contraction Band Necrosis in Sudden Cardiac Death.
Yan-chang GE ; Li-na HUANG ; Kai-jun MA
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2015;31(6):422-424
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the pathological features and significance of myocardial contraction band necrosis in sudden cardiac death.
METHODS:
Using HE and PTAH staining, the distribution sites and pathological features of myocardial contraction band necrosis were observed. The data were analyzed according to the extent of necrosis.
RESULTS:
The locations, pathological features and the extent of necrosis were similar in different sudden death cases. The locations were related with sites of myocardial damage. The papillary muscles of left ventricular were most occurred, followed by the anterior wall of left ventricular. In the sudden death cases caused by stress cardiomyopathy, the extent of myocardial contraction band necrosis was lighter than the others. Most cases were predominantly level 1, the others were level 2.
CONCLUSION
Used as the diagnosis basis of acute myocardial ischemia, the myocardial contraction band necrosis has important significance to determination of death.
Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Coronary Disease/complications*
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Death, Sudden/etiology*
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Death, Sudden, Cardiac/pathology*
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Female
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Heart Diseases/pathology*
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Myocardial Contraction/physiology*
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Myocardium/pathology*
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Necrosis
6.Effects of chronic benzene poisoning on DNA and antioxidase of mice
Dong CHANG ; Hong SUI ; Hongzhi PAN ; Lixin NA
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2005;9(3):240-242
BACKGROUND:As an important industrial solvent,benzene can cause DNA damage,chromosome aberrence,formation of DNA adducts and gene mutation. OBJECTIVE:To explore the effects of benzene on DNA and the mechanism,as well as the changes of antioxidase system it caused. DESIGN:Randomized case control study. SETTING:The Department of Clinical Laboratory of First Affiliated Hospital and Public Health College of Harbin Medical University. PARTICIPANTS:The experiment was completed in the Animal Centre in Public Health College,Harbin Medical University.Twenty-four healthy male mice of Kunming species weighed between 18 g to 22 g were chosen.The mice were provided by Experimental Animal Centre of Second Affiliated Hospital,Harbin Medical University. INTERVENTIONS:The mice were divided into control group,low dose benzene group and high dose benzene group.Inhaling benzene smoke method was used 4 hours per day to cause benzene poisoning to mice except those of the control group.The mice were executed two months later to separate marrow cells and peripheral lymphocytes and remove liver,spleen and brain to make homogenate. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Single cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) was used to assay the DNA damages of marrow cells and peripheral lymphocytes.Meanwhile,the contents of superoxide dismulase(SOD),glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px) and malondialdehyde(MDA) in liver,spleen and brain tissues were also detected. RESULTS:The comet percentage of marrow cells and peripheral lymphocytes in two benzene poisoning groups were(83.56± 10.28),(92.54± 15.93)% ,and(41.27± 6.03)% ,(65.79± 11.62)% respectively which were much higher than those in control group[(4.13± 0.52)% ,(2.21± 0.31)% ](P< 0.01) and represented dose-response relationship.The SOD activity of liver homogenate and GSH-Px activity of high dose and low dose groups were (11 573.31± 1 938.72),(12 574.68± 1 938.72) nkat/g and (309.40± 82.85),(375.41± 55.18) nkat/g respectively which were much lower than those in control group [(16 668.67± 3 137.96),(588.62± 110.52) nkat/g] (P< 0.05).However, there was no significant difference between different dose groups. The GSH-Px activity in spleen homogenate in two experimental groups was(421.75± 124.02) and(523.10± 45.18) nkat/g respectively which was much lower than that of control group [(618.42± 57.01) nkat/g](P< 0.05) and there was significant difference between two groups (P< 0.05).In the brain homogenate of both benzene groups,the GSH-Px activity was(87.35± 19.84) and(95.02± 14.00) nkat/g respectively which was much lower than that of control group[(118.36± 7.67) nkat/g] (P< 0.05) and without difference between two groups.The MDA content in brain homogenate of high dose group was(3.99± 1.15) μ mol/mg which was much higher than that of control group [(2.58± 0.53) μ mol/g] (P< 0.05). CONCLUSION:Chronic benzene poisoning can cause DNA impairment of marrow cells and peripheral lymphocytes and reduce the activity of antioxidase.
7.Study of HPV Infection, P53 Gene Mutation and Expression in Cervical Carcinoma
Huifang LI ; Yanli CHANG ; Na LI ; Sumin YANG ; Zongzhi JIA
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2001;28(2):214-217
P53 gene (exon7~8) mutatins and p53 proteins and HPV 6,11,16,18-DNA were examined in 49 cervical carcinoma by immunohistochemistry, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and single strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) in order to investigate their role and mutual relation and clinical significance in the onco genesis of cervical carcinoma. The results showed that first, p53 proteins posit ive rate was 48.98%, and not outstandingly related to the differentiation and the invasive degree of cervical carcinoma(P>0.05); the defects of P53 gene (exon7~8) were not found but P53 (exon7~8) mutations were detected in 7 of 49(14.29%) cervical carcinoma; then, HPV16-DNA positive rate was much higher than HPV6,11,18-DNA positive rate respectively(P<0.001),and the different HPV-DNA was simultaneously tested in one cerv ical carcinoma; last, not all cases of P53 mutations had p53 proteins posi tive, but the cases of P53 mutations and p53 proteins negative certainly had HPV infections, and HPV positive cases were much more than its negative one in the cases of p53 proteins positive(P<0.001). These results proved that the oncogenesis of cervical carcinoma is mainly associated with HPV16 infections, and second related to P53 (exon7~8) mutations. p53 proteins positive results from P53 mutations or/and HPV infections in cervical carc inoma.
8.Spinal cord ependymoma presenting as acute paraplegia and subarachnoid hemorrhage: a case report and review of literature
Na Zhao ; Jie Chang ; Yong Shao ; Wenshi Wei
Neurology Asia 2013;18(4):431-434
Acute paraplegia is a rare presentation for a spinal cord ependymoma. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
(SAH) due to spinal ependymoma is also very rare. We report a 32-year-old woman who presented
with acute paraplegia and typical clinical signs of SAH with normal cerebral angiography, and further
diagnostic work-up revealed an spinal cord ependymoma as the source of the hemorrhage. There
is evidence that some spinal cord ependymomas have intratumoral hemorrhage, but most of these
bleedings occur without symptoms. We discuss the clinical and neuroradiological findings of this rare
case and review the literature related to this unusual presentation.431
9.Factors for restenosis following stent-assisted angioplasty of intracranial and extracranial arteries
Yong CHEN ; Lin GAO ; Na CHANG ; Weiya HE
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2007;0(44):-
Stent-assisted angioplasty of intracranial and extracranial arteries is a complex pathophysiologic process.Therefore,understanding of related factors is significant for guiding clinical treatment and reducing restenosis rate.Intravascular stent as a foreign body leads to platelet activation and aggregation,cytokine secretion,resulting in thrombosis and leukocyte aggregation at vessel injury site to produce cytokine and inflammatory reaction.In addition,the smooth muscle cells migrate to injury site and proliferate,leading to intimal hyperplasia,vessel wall reconstruction and intra-stent restenosis.Moreover,the restenosis following stenting is related to stent type and medicine supportive treatment.Drug-eluted stent with anti-inflammation and vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation can reduce body inflammation intensity and duration,and postoperative medicine supportive treatment can reduce incidence of intravascular restenosis.
10.Alterations of platelet activation and related factors following carotid artery stenting in rabbits
Yong CHEN ; Lin GAO ; Na CHANG ; Weiya HE
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2007;0(04):-
BACKGROUND: The role of inflammatory reaction and inflammatory factors and the mechanism of pathophysiology of restenosisfollowing the stent implantation remains controversial. OBJECTIVE: To observe the changes of platelet activation markers and correlated factors following carotid artery stenting in rabbits. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Observation experiment was performed at the Institute of Neurobiology of Henan University fromMarch to September 2008. MATERIALS: A total of 26 rabbits, male or female, weighing 2.1-2.9 kg, were included. The alloy stent was made of 90% platinumand 10% iridium with wire diameter of 0.13 mm and monofilament winding spiral structure. The alloy stent was submerged 100 g/Lgelatin solution, and made into protein-coated stent after dried. METHODS: Animals were anesthetized by sodium pentobarbital (30 mg/kg), and the right carotid artery was exposed. The stent was inserted in the proximal end after administration of aspirin and clopidogrel dual antiplatelet therapy. Penicillin was intravenously injected, 800 000 IU per day. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The platelet-activating factor (PAC-1 and CD62P) of peripheral blood, platelet-monocyte aggregates and interleukin (IL-6) immediately before and 0.5 hour, 6 days, 1 month and 6 months after implantation were determined.RESULTS: Twenty-six rabbits were included in the final analysis. The level of PAC-1, CD62P and platelet-monocyte aggregates at 0.5 hour, 6 days and 1 month after inserting were significantly elevated compared with the levels immediately before inserting (P