1.Observation on curative effects of astragalus injection(黄芪注射液) and Shenmai injection(参麦注射液) added during fever stage on hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
Xuewen ZHAI ; Xiuli QI ; Yuping NIU
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2001;8(3):156-157
Objective:To study the influence of astragalus injection(黄芪注射液) plus Shenmai injection(参麦注射液) on each stage of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome(HFRS).Methods:Thirty-six cases with HFRS were randomly divided into treated group(n=19) which was treated with western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine (astragalus injection and Shenmai injection) and control group (n=17) which was treated with western medicine alone during fever stage.The curative effects were compared.Results:In treated group the rates of over hypotensive shock stage and over oliguria stage were both 94.74% ,they were significantly heigher than those in control group(both P<0.05).The prolonged times of polyguria,increased blood urea nitrogen(BUN),and proteinuria in treated group were significantly shorter than those in control group (all P<0.01).Conclusions:The astragalus injection and Shenmai injection possess the ability to enhance the antidisease capability in patient with HFRS and are able to shorten the shock stage,to reduce the occurance rate of oliguria,to shorten the duration of each stage,and finally to shorten ill course and promote the patients to recovery as early as possible.
2.Study of association between HLA class Ⅱ haplotypes and pemphigus vulgaris in Han nation of northeast China
Long GENG ; Ning ZHAI ; Xiuping HAN ; Hongxi NIU ; Fangji SONG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1985;0(05):-
Objective:To investigate the relationship between pemphigus vulgaris(PV) and HLA-DR,DQ haplotypes in Han nations of northeast China.Methods:Polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific primers(PCR-SSP) method was used to detect the HLA-DRB1 and DQB1 alleles of 27 PV patients of Han nation of northeast China, analysed haplotyes and compared with 99 healthy controls.Results:Compared with control group, the frequencies of the haplotypes of HLA-DRB1*140x-DQB1*0503,DRB1*140x-DQB1*0201,DRB1*120x-DQB1*0503 and DRB1*140x-DQB1*0302 increased significantly in PV group. After statistical test, the difference between the two groups was significant.Conclusion:The special haplotypes may contribute to genetic susceptibility to PV in northeast Chinese.
3.Impact of implanted metal plates on radiation dose distribution in vivo
Ming LIU ; Xingde LI ; Qingguo NIU ; Fushan ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2010;19(5):459-462
Objective To investigate the impact of metal plate on radiation dose distribution in surrounding tissues in cadaver specimens.Methods Stainless steel plate, titanium plate, and muscle strip were implanted into the left thigh of a corpse, respectively.All the specimens were irradiated with 6 MV X-ray , SSD = 100 cm.The absorbed dose of surface was measured by thermoluminiscent elements.Results Surface dose distributions differed significantly among the three different materials (F = 57.35, P < 0.01),with the amounts of 1.18 Gy ± 0.04 Gy (stainless steel plate), 1.12 Gy ± 0.04 Gy (titanium plate) and 0.97 Gy ±0.03 Gy (muscle strip), respectively.The surface absorbed doses on incident plane of stainless steel plate and titanium plate were significantly increased by 21.65% and 15.46% respectively as compared with that of muscle strip.The absorbed doses on the exit surface of stainless steel plate, titanium plate and muscle strip were 0.87 Gy ± 0.03 Gy, 0.90 Gy ± 0.02 Gy and 0.95 Gy ± 0.04 Gy, respectively (F =13.37, P <0.01).The doses on the exit surface of stainless steel plate and titanium plate were significantly lowered by 8.42% and 5.26% when compared with that of muscle strip.Using treatment planning system,the differences between dose distribution with and without metal plate were compared.Within 1 cm away from the incident plate, there was an obvious increase in the absorbed dose, while the influence was less than 5% 1cm outside the surface.The effect of dose distribution on exit surface was less than 2%.Conclusions The influence of metal plate on the radiotherapy dose distribution is significant.The deviations ranges from 5% to 29%.Under the same condition, the impact of stainless steel plate is much more than that of titanium alloy plate.
4.Expression of progesterone receptor a protein in prokaryotic and preparation of monoclonal antibodies to PR-A
Xiaolei ZHAO ; Jinyu ZHAI ; Lingling LIU ; Yongbo LIANG ; Yinyin NIU ; Sanhua LI ; Hua QI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2016;32(7):1013-1016
Objective:To prepare for mAb of progesterone receptor. It would provide support for the immunohistochemistry behind. Methods:Target gene connected together with a carrier by seamless cloning method. The target protein that expression by inducing was collected. And with cell fusion method , the monoclonal antibodies were preparation. Then the mAb were detected by IHC. Results: The mAb ( clone 7C7 ) was detected and it found positive for the breast, uterine fibroid tissue, showed negative in colorectal cancer tissue, smooth muscle tissue, the goal of the claim were achieve. Conclusion: Finally, we found the method that prepare for mAb was far beyond our imagination. The result of IHC on different samples about mAb(7C7)obtained compliance with an-ticipation. Study on the difference between the PR-A and PR-B had significance.
5.Risk factors for in-hospital mortality in patients underwent pertaneous transhepatic biliary drainage with malignant obstructive jaundice: a prospective study
Hongtao NIU ; Zejing WANG ; Renyou ZHAI ; Jianfeng WANG ; Qiang HUANG ; Dingke DAI
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2012;(12):1114-1118
Objective In-hospital mortality rate in patients undergoing percutanous transhepatic biliary drainage for malignant obstructive jaundice remained high.This study aimed to assess pre-,intra-and post-procedure risk factors which were independently associated with increased in-hospital mortality.Methods One hundred and fifty-five consecutive patients with malignant obstructive jaundice received initial PTBD drainage.Twenty-five pre-procedure,4 intra-procedure and 6 post-procedure factors potentially related with in-hospital mortality were assessed by univariate and multivariate analysis.Results In-hospital mortality rate was 16.8% (26/155).Of 25 pre-procedure variables analysed,Child-Pugh classification C,creatinine (≥ 6.93 μmol/L) and quality of life (≤ 30) were found to be significant in univariate and multivariate analysis.Increased mortality was seen in this study with two or more risk factors,significantly different from patients who had none or one risk factor(P <0.01).None of the intra-procedure factors were important in identifying patients at risk of death.Multivariate analysis indicated post-PTBD cholangitis and unsuccessful drainage as post-procedure risk factors that correlated with in-hospital death.Conclusions Three pre-procedure and two post-procedure risk factors were identified associated with in-hospital mortality.
6.Risk factors for percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage-related cholangitis in patients with malignant obstructive jaundice: a prospective study
Hongtao NIU ; Renyou ZHAI ; Jianfeng WANG ; Qiang HUANG ; Ping YU ; Dingka DAI
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2011;45(10):964-968
ObjectiveTo investigate the risk factors for percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) related cholangitis in patients with malignant obstructive jaundice.MethodsOne hundred and fifty-four consecutive patients with malignant obstructive jaundice and without leukocytosis,fever and other manifestations of biliary tract infection received initial PTBD drainage.They were enrolled in this study.An uncontrolled prospective study was conducted of cholangitis occurrence within 30 days after PTBD.Twenty potential preoperative risk factors were assessed by univariate and multivariate analysis.ResultsFifty-five patients (55/154,35.7% ) developed PTBD-related cholangitis,which composed of cholangitis group.Other patients composed of non-cholangitis group (99/154).The cholangitis-related mortality rate was 2.6% (4/154).Intraoperative bile culture were performed for 131 patients (131/154),including 45 in cholangitis group and 86 in non-cholangitis group.Positive result occurred in 26 patients (26/45) in cholangitis group and 17 patients (17/86) in non-cholangitis group.There was statistical significant difference between these two groups ( x2 =19.357,P < 0.01 ).By univariate analysis,diabetes ( x2 =10.470,P < 0.01 ),Child-Pugh C grade ( x2 =36.324,P < 0.01 ),undrained biliary duct ( x2 =9.540,P <0.01 ),external-internal drainage ( x2 =9.856,P < 0.01 ),history of ERCP or cholangiojejunostomy (x2 =14.196,P<0.01),QOL (t =-3.288,P <0.01),KPS(t =-2.099,P<0.05),ALT (t =-2.112,P<0.05),PT (t =-3.648,P <0.01),albumin (t =-2.071,P <0.05),WBC (t =2.022,P < 0.05 ),proximal obstruction ( x2 =6.190,P < 0.05 ) and cirrhosis ( x2 =5.439,P < 0.05 )were significantly different between cholangitis group and non-cholangitis group.By multivariate analysis,diabetes ( OR =5.093,P <0.01 ),Child-Pugh C grade ( OR =13.412,P <0.01 ),undrained biliary duct ( OR =3.348,P < 0.05 ),external-internal drainage ( OR =3.168,P < 0.05 ) and history of ERCP or cholangiojejunostomy (OR =8.330,P < 0.01 ) remained significant difference.ConclusionsPTBD is an effective and safe palliative treatment for patients with malignant obstructive jaundice.Sufficient preoperative preparation and effective control of risk factors may reduce the incidence of cholangitis after PTCD.
7.Baicalin induces osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells via Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway
Chenrui LI ; Zhiyuan MENG ; Yinbo NIU ; Yuankun ZHAI ; Yalei PAN ; Li XIE ; Qibing MEI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2015;(7):919-924
Aim To investigate the role of Wnt/β-cate-nin signaling pathway on the baicalin-induced osteo-genic differentiation in rat bone marrow derived mesen-chymal stem cells ( rBMSC ) . Methods rBMSC was isolated and cultured by adherence screening method. Alkaline phosphatase ( ALP) amount, CFU-FALP and mineralized nodules were compared between each ba-icalin group and vehicle control group at different time points. Real time q-PCR was employed to evaluate the mRNA level of Wnt signaling-related marker ( Wnt10a, GSK-3β,β-catenin and LEF1) after baica-lin treatment. Protein expression of β-catenin and Runx2 was measured by Western blot. Results Ba-icalin significantly increased ALP activities from day 3 to day 7 . The formation of CFU-FALP and mineralized nodules remarkably increased after rBMSC was treated with1, 10, 50 μmol · L-1 baicalin. mRNA levels of Wnt10a, β-catenin, GSK-3β, LEF1and osteocalcin were enhanced significantly in baicalin-treated group compared to control group. Protein expression of β-catenin and Runx2 was also elevated. Conclusion Baicalin ( 0. 1 to 50 μmol · L-1 ) promotes the osteo-genic differentiation and maturation of rBMSC, in which Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway might be in-volved.
8.The value of preoperative prognostic nutritional index in elderly patients with gastric cancer
Guodong SONG ; Li WANG ; Hong SHEN ; Meng LI ; Rujun ZHAI ; Yuanjie NIU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(4):293-296
Objective To evaluate the impact of preoperative prognostic nutritional index (PNI) on surgical outcomes and long-term survival of elderly patients with gastric cancer.Methods From Jan 2007 to Dec 2012,the clinicopathological data of 165 elderly patients (age > 65 years old) with gastric cancer undergoing radical gastrectomy in the Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University were analyzed retrospectively.PNI value was calculated by serum albumin (g/L) + 5 × lymphocyte count (× 109/L).The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and Youden index was used to determine the cut-off value of PNI.Patients were then divided into low PNI group and high PNI group based on the cut-off value.The two groups were compared according to clinicopathological characteristics,postoperative complication and longterm survival.Results The mean PNI value was 46.1-± 5.3,When the PN1 was 46.4,the Youden index was maximal,with a sensitivity of 78% and specificity of 59%.There were 79 patients in the low PNI group and 86 patients in high PNI group.No significant correlations between PNI and gender,age,BMI,pathological type,tumor diameter,extranodal metastasis and postoperative morbidity were observed.There were significant difference in the depth of invasion (x2 =6.732,P =0.009),N stage(x2 =13.191,P =0.004),TNM stage(x2 =12.137,P =0.000) and postoperative hospital stay (t =4.595,P =0.000).By Kaplan-Meier method,PNI (P =0.000),depth of invasion (P =0.002),N stage (P =0.000),TNM stage(P =0.000) and extranodal metastasis (P =0.031) had significant impacts on overall survival.PNI (P =0.016)and N stage (P =0.018) were independent factors for predicting overall survival rate.Conclusions PNI helps in evaluating preoperative nutritional status and postoperative prognosis for elderly patients with gastric cancer.
9.Relationship between vegetable, fruit, fish and soybean dietary pattern and breast cancer: a meta-analysis
Yang XIA ; Jiguo ZHANG ; Chunlei LI ; Hongmei WU ; Huanmin DU ; Fengying ZHAI ; Kaijun NIU
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2014;8(6):378-383
Objective To understand the relationship between dietary patterns and breast cancer and to provide a possible scientific basis for breast cancer prevention,we performed a meta-analysis in order to evaluate the current relevant literature.Method Meta-analysis was used to pool the effect of vegetable,fruit,fish and soybean dietary patterns on the risk of breast cancer.The breast cancer risk of the highest categories compared to the lowest categories of such dietary patterns was combined using fixed effect model.Searching the database (Chinese databases included CQVIP,WANFANG medicine online,CNKI and SinoMED,and English databases included PubMed,Embase,Cochrane database,Medline and Google Scholar) for articles published between January 1997 and June 2014.All statistical analyses were performed using the Stata 11.0.Result Twelve cohort studies involving 623 536 participants and 19 707 patients with brcast cancer were found to be eligible.Our results indicate that a reasonably healthy dietary pattern (which is characterized by a high consumption of vegetables,fruit,fish and soybean) is beneficial for the prevention of breast cancer.Compared to the lowest categories of such dietary patterns,relative risk (RR) of the highest categories is 0.86 (95% CI 0.80-0.92).Conclusion A reasonably healthy dietary pattern (which is characterized by a high consumption of vegetables,fruit,fish and soybean) is beneficial for the prevention of breast cancer.
10.Effects of early application of pediatric amino acids on extrauterine growth and development of preterm and small for gestational age infants
Jianfang GAI ; Yong JI ; Wenyuan NIU ; Rongwei MA ; Yingru ZHAI ; Jianhong YAO
Journal of Chinese Physician 2013;15(8):1037-1040
Objective To explore the effect of early application of pediauic amino acids on extrauterine growth and development of preterm and small for gestational age infants.Methods A total of 106preterm and small for gestational age infants was selected in our NICU from June 2011 to May 2013,and randomly divided into two groups:treatment group (group T) and control group (group C).Next,each group was divided into two subgroups according to gestational age and birth weight.Such as ≥34W group (group T1,group C1),< 34W group (group T2,group C2),< 1.5 kg group (group T3,group C3) and ≥ 1.5 kg group (group T4,group C4).They were observed the effect of extrauterine growth and correlative serum biochemical indicators with application of pediatric amino acid in postnatal 6 hours and 12 hours.Resuits After 2-week treatment,the head circumference and weight growth of group T were higher than that of group C (P < 0.05,or P < 0.01),and the time of birth weight recovery was significantly shortened(P < 0.05,or P < 0.01).The incidence rate of extrauterine growth retardation(EUGR) in the group T was lower than that in group C,there is significantly statistical differences(P < 0.01).The concentration of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) in group T was obviously increased than that in the group C(P <0.01).The levels of ALT,aspartate aminotransferase (AST),total bilirubin (TBIL),cholesterol (CH) and triglycerides (TG) were not different between the group T and group C.The comparison of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were statistically significant between group C4 and group T4.In the different gestational age groups,the concentration of BUN in group T was obviously higher than that in the group C after 2-week treatment(P <0.05),the levels of AST,TBIL,CH and TG were not different between the group T and group C (P > 0.05).The incidence rate of EUGR in the 4th group C was increased significantly than that in the 4th group T(P <0.05).Conclusions The preterm and small for gestational age infants were safe after the pediatric amino acid was used at the 6 h after birth.Amino acid can promote growth of head circumference and weight,shorten the birth weight recovery time and reduce the incidence of EUGR.