1.Malignant melanoma of the back metastatic to thyroid gland: report of a case.
Cheng-lin FU ; Xian-tu ZHANG ; Jin-na ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2011;40(2):121-122
Aged
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Back
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Carcinoma, Medullary
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metabolism
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pathology
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Melanoma
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metabolism
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pathology
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secondary
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surgery
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Melanoma-Specific Antigens
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metabolism
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S100 Proteins
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metabolism
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Skin Neoplasms
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metabolism
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pathology
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surgery
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Thyroid Neoplasms
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metabolism
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pathology
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secondary
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surgery
2.Dysfunction of epidermal barrier in psoriasis
Hua GU ; Na LI ; Ying TU ; Qin PANG ; Li HE
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2012;45(2):134-135
ObjectiveTo seek experimental evidence of epidermal barrier dysfunction in psoriasis,and to provide a basis for adjuvant therapy of psoriasis.MethodsPhysiometric methods were used to determine the value of sebum content,transepidermal water loss(TEWL) and water content of stratum corneum in 60 patients with psoriasis and 48 normal human controls.The ultrastructure of lamellar bodies was observed with transmission electron microscopy,and the expression of acid ceramidase in normal skin and psoriatic lesions was detected by using immunohistochemical techniques.ResultsCompared with the normal skin,TEWL value was increased(P < 0.01),but water content of stratum corneum decreased(P < 0.01 ) in psoriatic lesions,and sebum content was similar between normal skin and psoriatic lesions.As electron microscopy showed,lamellar bodies in keratinocytes were reduced in number with a disorganized arrangement and irregular size in psoriatic lesions.The expression of acid ceramidase also decreased in psoriatic epidermis.Conclusions The function of epidermal barrier in psoriasis is impaired,and to restore epidermal barrier function and enhance hydration may serve as an important adjuvant therapy of psoriasis.
3.Effects of Prinsepia utilis Royle oil on the synthesis of ceramide and expression of ceramidase
Ying TU ; Hua GU ; Na LI ; Qin PANG ; Li HE
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2012;45(10):718-722
Objective To evaluate the effects of Prinsepia utilis Royle oil (PURO) on the synthesis of ceramide and expression of acid ceramidase N-acylsphingosine amidohydrolase 1 (ASH1),and to explore the mechanisms underlying its moisturizing and skin barrier-repairing effects.Methods Keratinocytes from human foreskin tissue were classified into 2 groups to be cultured in keratinocyte-serum free medium (K-SFM) with or without the presence of PURO.Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to measure the level of ceramide in the culture supernatant of keratinocytes at 0,3,8,24 and 48 hours.The back of nude mice was divided into 4 areas,i.e.,test area,matrix area,blank control area and negative control area.Acetone and ether were used to destroy the epidermal barrier in the test,matrix,and blank control areas,then,the former 2 areas were topically treated with emulsions containing 1% PURO and matrix,respectively,and the blank control area remained untreated.The epidermal barrier remained intact and untreated in the negative control area.Noninvasive methods were used to determine transepidermal water loss (TEWL),epidermal moisture content and skin lipid content in these areas on day 0,1,3,and 7.Skin tissue was obtained from these areas on day 0 and 7 followed by an immunohistochemical study for the quantification of ASH1 expression.Results The level of supernatant ceramide increased with time in the PURO-treated keratinocytes,which was significantly higher at 24 hours and 48 hours than at 0 hour (1.3817 ± 0.100 and 1.3737 ± 0.047 vs.0.7630 ± 0.143,both P < 0.05).The supernatant ceramide was also elevated in the PURO-treated keratinocytes compared with untreated keratinocytes at 24 and 48 hours (both P < 0.05).Noninvasive skin tests showed a gradual decrease in the TEWL,but an increase in the epidermal moisture content and skin lipid content with time in the 3 epidermal barrier-destroyed areas.As far as the test area was concerned,TEWL value was significantly lower on day 3 and 7 than on day 0 (10.85 ± 0.64 and 8.01 ± 0.58 vs.12.65 ± 0.71,both P < 0.05),while a significant increment was observed in the skin lipid content on day 3 and 7 compared with day 0 (29.14 ± 0.40 and 31.30 ± 0.88 vs.27.02 ± 0.65,both P < 0.05),as well as in the epidermal moisture content on day 1,3 and 7 compared with day 0 (13.98 ± 0.28,15.00 ± 0.38 and 15.86 ± 0.18 vs.11.74 ± 0.62,all P< 0.05).On day 7,there was a statistical decline in TEWL value,but an elevation in epidermal moisture content,skin lipid content and ASH1 expression in the test area compared with the matrix area and blank control area (all P < 0.05).Also,the expression of ASH1 was upregulated on day 7 compared with day 0 in the 3 barrier-destroyed areas (all P < 0.05).Conclusion PURO may exert skin-moisturizing and barrier-repairing effects by enhancing the synthesis of ceramide and expression of acid ceramidase ASH1.
4.Lamellar body distribution, ceramidase expression and skin barrier function in lesions of polymorphous light eruption
Tu YING ; Li NA ; Gu HUA ; Qi JUE ; He LI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2011;44(10):708-711
Objective To investigate the correlation of epidermal distribution of lamellar bodies and expression of ceramidase with skin barrier dysfunction in polymorphous light eruption.Methods Forty-seven patients with polymorphous light eruption and 40 healthy volunteers were recruited into this study.Noninvasive instruments were used to measure skin sebum content,transepidermal water loss(TEWL)and water content in stratum corneum in all of the subjects.Then,tissue specimens were obtained from the lesions at sunexposed sites in the patients and normal skin of the healthy volunteers.The ultrastructure and distribution of lamellar bodies were observed with transmission electron microscopy in five lesion and control specimens.Immunohistochemistry was performed to detect the expression of ceramidase in the tissue specimens.Results Compared with the normal skin from healthy volunteers,the lesions from patients showed decreased number of lamellar bodies in the granular layer and prick cell layer with a disorganized arrangement.Ceramidase was positively expressed in 20 lesion specimens and 36 normal control specimens,weakly expressed in 21 lesion specimens and 4 normal control specimens,and negative in 6 lesion specimens; there was a significant difference in the expression of ceramidase between the lesion specimens and normal control specimens(P < 0.01).The lesions also showed high TEWL(34.2191 ± 12.70 vs.16.8350 ± 6.50,P < 0.01),lower water content in stratum corneum(22.7319 ± 8.71 vs.29.4250 ± 5.08,P < 0.01)and similar skin sebum content compared with the normal skin.Conclusions There is a disturbance in the synthesis of ceramide in patients with polymorphous light eruption,which may contribute to the impairment of skin barrier.
5.Clinical analysis of 890 cases of cosmetic dermatoses in Dalian region
Na YANG ; Rongxin ZHANG ; Shujuan ZHAO ; Ling JIN ; Tian HUANG ; Caixia TU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2011;44(1):54-55
Objective To investigate the clinical features of cosmetic dermatoses and causative cosmetics. Methods A total of 890 cases of cosmetic dermatosis were analyzed in this study. Patch test was performed to determine the causative cosmetics. Results The cosmetic dermatoses mainly manifested as contact dermatitis (90%), followed by hyperpigmentation (3.93%), acneiform lesions (3.37%), photosensitive dermatitis (2.24%), contact urticaria (0.56%). There were 2019 types of questionable cosmetics, which were predominated by skin care cosmetics (92%). Of the 890 patients, 346 (39%) were positive for patch test.Conclusions The causes of cosmetic dermatosis are various, and it is important to strengthen the promotion of cosmetic knowledge as well as to set up a complete monitoring system for cosmetic dermatoses.
6.Expression and preliminary use of human sperm-specific lactate dehydrogenase in Escherichia coli
Na XIN ; Ping CHEN ; Lianghu HUANG ; Xiangdong TU ; Yushui WU ; Fenghua LAN
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2008;31(8):933-936
Objective To construct a recombinant vector of sperm-specific human lactate dehydrogenase ( hLDH-C4 ), express it in Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) BL21 ( DE3 ) and utilize it in the detection of anti-sperm antibody. Methods The coding sequence of hLDH-C4 was amplified from human testis λTripIEx cDNA library, and inserted into pET-28a( + ) after restriction enzyme digestion with Hind Ⅲ and Xho Ⅰ. The resultant recombinant vector was used to transform E. coli BL21 ( DE3 ) and the His-Tag fused hLDH-C4 was expressed after induction with IPTG. Western blot was used to analyzed the recombinant protein and LDH activity of bacterial lysates was determined. An indirect ELISA method for the detection of anti-sperm antibody was established by using the recombinant hLDH-C4 as antigen matrix. Results pET-28a( + )-hLDHC was successfully established. The protein with size of 35kD could be induced by IPTG when the recombinant plasmid was transfected into E. coli BL21 ( DE3 ). Western blot showed that the recombinant protein could be specifically recognized beth by anti-His tag monoclonal antibody and by rabbit anti-human LDH-C4 antibody. In addition, the recombinant protein showed high-level LDH activity when the bacterial lysate after IPIG induction was used to check LDH activity. The recombinant hLDH-C4 was confirmed when it was used in indirect EL1SA to detect anti-hLDH-C4 antibody. Conclusions The coding sequence of hLDH-C4 is cloned into the vector pET-28a( + ) and recombinant hLDH-C4 was expressed at a high level in E. coli. The recombinant hLDH-C4 is useful in the detection of anti-sperm antibody.
7.Investigation on malaria knowledge and demands on related training for CDC staff in Qinghai Province,China
Shaosen ZHANG ; Huixia CAI ; Hong TU ; He YAN ; Na LIU ; Junying MA
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2017;29(2):169-173,181
Objective To investigate the malaria knowledge of CDC staff and their demands on related training in malaria non⁃endemic areas,so as to provide the reference for planning the appropriate curriculum. Methods All the participants who were the staff of county CDCs all over Qinghai Province and attended the provincial training workshop were surveyed. A self⁃administered questionnaire survey was carried out and the data was statistically analyzed. Results A total of 115 participants were involved in this survey. They were mostly(85.21%)from county CDCs. The general knowledge of malaria among the respondents was well,and the average rate of correct answers was 70.35%. However,the answers to the general knowledge of malaria and anti⁃malaria treatment were not well enough. The rates of correct answers were 61.96% and 48.99% respectively. The differences among the groups of job title ranking,department of working and level of CDC were not significant(F = 0.13-2.02,all P > 0.05). The number of correct answers was significantly increased after the training course. The average score after the training was 79.20±15.16 while the pre⁃training score was 70.34±17.46(t = 3.86,P < 0.05),especially in the answers to general malaria knowledge and malaria surveillance and response(t = 4.30,4.97,both P < 0.05). The general knowledge of malaria was considered as the most need of training as 80% of the respondents voted“Yes”,according to the demand analysis. There was no significant difference among the different groups(F = 0.61-3.11,both P > 0.05). Conclusion The malaria knowledge is well mastered by the staff of CDCs in Qinghai Province,and the further training courses are requested and addressed in the target areas such as general malaria knowledge,anti⁃malaria treatment,malaria surveillance and response.
8.Inducement,subculture,and plantlets regeneration of callus from Salvia miltiorrhiza
Mingjun LI ; Jie LIU ; Na ZHOU ; Xiaoli ZHANG ; Linjing SUN ; Rongtao TU
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(07):-
Objective To establish the system of inducement, subculture, and plantlets regeneration of callus from Salvia miltiorrhiza. Methods Compared with the effect of different explants, basic media, and plant growth regulator on the inducement, subculture of callus, and the differentiation of buds. Results MS+6-BA 2 mg/L+NAA 0.2—2 mg/L was propitious to the inducement of callus and the ratio of induced callus, for both the leafstalk and lamina, was 100%, but quantity of induced callus was more of The ratio of buds differentiation was 55.6% on the medium of MS+6-BA 2 mg/L, and it could grown into buds directly. B5+6-BA 1 mg/L+2, 4-D 1 mg/L was the better subculture medium of callus. ConclusionSo for the callus inducement, the better explant and medium are leafstalk and MS+6-BA 2 mg/L+NAA 0.2—2 mg/L, respectively; For the buds differentiation, the better explant and medium are lamina and MS+6-BA 2 mg/L, respectively; For the subculture of callus, B5+6-BA 1 mg/L+2, 4-D 1 mg/L is better.
9.Clinical observation of oxycodone hydrochloride injection successive subtraction method background infusion for postoperative analgesia in patients of lobectomy under thoracoscope
Junfeng LIAO ; Wenlong TU ; Na YANG ; Zhijian LAN ; Wenyong PENG ; Jun XU
China Journal of Endoscopy 2017;23(3):14-19
Objective To observe the analgesia effect of oxycodone hydrochloride injection successive subtraction method background infusion on postoperative analgesia in patients of lobectomy under thoracoscope.Methods Ninety lobectomy under thoracoscope patients, using the random number table method patients were randomly divided into three groups:sufentanil group (group S), the constant speed oxycodone infusion group (Q1) and the decreasing background infusion oxycodone group (Q2), 30 cases in each group. On the time of 10 minutes before the end of surgery, S group was given sufentanil 0.10 μg/kg, Q1 and Q2 group was given oxycodone 0.10 mg/kg, each patient was given intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PCIA), the group of S set electronic pump sufentanil 2.00 μg/kg (100 ml), background infusion was 0.03 μg/(kg·h), PCA dose was 0.015 μg/kg; The group of Q1 was oxycodone 1.00 mg/kg (100 ml), background dose of 15.00 μg/(kg·h), PCA dose of 15.0 μg/kg; The group of Q2 also was oxycodone 1.00 mg/kg (100 ml), on the first 12 h after operation, the background infusion was 15.00 μg/(kg·h), every 12 h later, the background infusion decreased by 20%, PCA dose was 15.00 μg/kg, all of the pump locking time was 10 minutes, lock 4 times per hour. Recorded the number of hemodynamic on the end of operation, immediate extubation and extubation after 5 minutes. On the time of postoperative 2 h, 8 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, recorded the scores of NRS?, NRS (M), Ramsay. Recorded the times of PCA compression,times of medicaments remedies,the amount of drug use, adverse reactions such as respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, itching and satisfaction of patients to postoperative analgesia.Results The MAP and HR of three groups of patients were increased in the time of tube drawing (P < 0.05), there was no significantly difference in MAP and HR among the three groups at the end of operation, immediate extubation and after 5 minutes of extubation (P > 0.05). The score of NRS ? in the groups of Q1 and Q2 was lower than group S at the time of (T3~5) (P < 0.05), the score of NRS (M) in the groups of Q1 and Q2 was lower than group S at the time of (T3~6) also. The Ramsay score of Q1 and Q2 group was higher than the group S in the point (T3~7). Which the times of PCA and remedial drug use, sleep disturbed times in the first day and second day of group Q1 and Q2 was lower than the group S (P < 0.05). The volume of drug use at 48 h in the group of Q2 was lower than the group Q1 and S (P < 0.05). Postoperative nausea and vomiting of group Q2 was lowered than group S (P < 0.05). The satisfaction of Patients to postoperative analgesia in the group Q2 and Q1 was higher than group S (P < 0.05).Conclusion Lobectomy under thoracoscope patients with postoperative application of successive subtraction method background infusion oxycodone can obtain satisfactory analgesia effect with a smooth anesthesia recovery period, satisfied analgesic effect, reduce the dosage of drugs and reduce the adverse reaction.
10.Application of peer education based on WeChat support in patients after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Na DING ; Li RUAN ; Jie XI ; Jie WANG ; Qiling TU ; Junya ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2021;37(13):961-967
Objective:To investigate the influence of peer education based on WeChat support on the social support, mental flexibility and rehabilitation self-efficacy of patients after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.Methods:A total of 82 patients after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy who were admitted from January 2018 to December 2019 were selected as the research objects. According to the operation time, they were divided into the treatment group (January 2019-December 2019) with 43 cases and the control group (January 2018-December 2018) with 39 cases. The control group was given regular health education, and the treatment group jointly applied peer education based on WeChat support. Followed up for 2 months, the two groups of patients were evaluated the degree of social support, psychological flexibility, and rehabilitation self-efficacy by Social Support Rating Scale, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale and compared.Results:There was no significant difference in the degree of social support, psychological flexibility, and rehabilitation self-efficacy before intervention between the two groups( P>0.05). The objective support, support utilization, and social support scores in the treatment group after intervention were (9.12±1.12), (10.45 ± 0.75), (32.49 ± 4.56) points, and the control group were (7.45 ± 1.36), (8.74 ± 1.43), (29.84 ± 4.45) points, and the differences were statistically significant ( t values were 6.091, 6.681, 2.658, P<0.01). The scores of toughness, self-improvement, optimism, and mental resilience in the treatment group after intervention were (28.21 ± 4.25), (20.32 ± 3.54), (9.36 ± 1.12), and (57.89 ± 7.21) points, and the control group were (24.36 ± 4.34), (17.14 ± 3.21), (7.84 ± 1.23), (49.34 ± 6.55) points, and the differences were statistically significant( t values were 4.056-5.857, P<0.01). The scores of physical exercise self-efficacy, coping self-efficacy, and rehabilitation self-efficacy in the treatment group after intervention were (43.43 ± 5.38), (54.45 ± 6.32), (97.88 ± 7.45) points, and the control group were (37.45 ± 5.42), (48.65 ± 6.45), (86.10 ± 9.12) points, and the differences were statistically significant ( t values were 5.009, 4.110, 6.430, P<0.01). Conclusions:Peer education based on WeChat support helps to enhance the degree of social support for patients after laparoscopic prostate cancer surgery, improve the level of mental flexibility, and promote the development of rehabilitation self-efficacy.