1.Clinical significance of plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide during intraoperative period in children with congenital heart disease
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;35(30):20-22
Objective To explore the clinical significance of plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) during intraoperative period in children with congenital heart disease (CHD).Methods Ninety-two CHD patients (CHD group) and 92 healthy controls (control group) were enrolled.For CHD patients,the level of plasma NT-proBNP was assayed preoperative and 1st,3rd and 5th day postoperation.The relationship between NT-proBNP and recovery of cardiac function after operation was analyzed.The relationship between complications and days for hospitalization was also determined.Results Before operation,the level of NT-proBNP in CHD group was significantly higher than that in control group (median:231.26 ng/L vs.62.18 ng/L)(P<0.05).After operation,the level of NT-proBNP in CHD group was significantly increased at 1st day (median:357.26 ng/L) (P<0.05),3rd day(median:310.66 ng/L)(P<0.05 ),and decreased at 5th day (median:139.37 ng/L)(P<0.05 ).The difference of LVEF preoperative and postoperative was significantly lower in high level of NT-proBNP patients(46 cases) than that in low level of NT-proBNP patients (46 cases)[ (4.61 ± 1.69)% vs.(6.31 ± 1.27)%](P<0.05).The rate of congestive heart failure and the third atrioventricular block,the days for hospitalization were higher in high level of NT-proBNP patients than those in low level of NT-proBNP patients [ 17.39% (8/46) vs.2.17% (1/46),15.22%(7/46) vs.0,(9.36 ± 1.27) d vs.(7.21 ± 1.39) d](P<0.05).Conclusion Plasma NT-proBNP is a useful marker during intraoperative period in CHD patients.
2.The effect of atorvastatin on heart function and brain natriuretic peptide, C-reactive protein in chronic congestive heart failure
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;35(7):11-13
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of atorvastatin on heart function of patients with chronic congestive heart failure(CCHF) and the changes of brain natriuretic peptide(BNP),C-reactive protein (CRP).MethodsSeventy-eight patients with CCHF were divided into control group and atorvastatin group by random number table with 39 cases each.Patients in control group were treated with routine treatment such as diuretic,inotropic agents,beta receptor blockers,and atorvastatin group were treated with atorvastatin calcium 20 mg once a day at the base of routine treatment.After treatment for 6 months,the levels of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF),left ventricular end-diastolic dimension (LVEDd),left ventricular end-systolic dimension (LVESd) and CRP,BNP were detected and compared between two groups.ResultsAfter treatment,the level of LVEF was significantly increased and the levels of LVEDd,LVESd were significantly decreased in two groups (P <0.05).Moreover,the level of LVEF in atorvastatin group was significantly higher than that in control group [ (46.75 ± 5.82)% vs.(40.58 ± 4.92 )% ] (t = 4.016,P <0.05),and the levels of LVEDd,LVESd in atorvastatin group were significantly lower than those in control group [ (49.13 ± 4.02) mm vs.(57.62 ± 4.77) mm,(37.76 ± 3.02) mm vs.(41.89 ± 3.53 ) mm] ( t =4.135,4.253,P < 0.05 ).The levels of CRP,BNP after treatment in atorvastatin group [ ( 11.86 ± 4.11 ) mg/L and (247.92 ± 32.78) ng/L] were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment [( 19.62 ±7.93) mg/L and(496.61 ± 78.87) ng/L] (t = 4.668,4.821,P < 0.05 ),and the levels of CRP,BNP were significantly lower than those in control group [ (16.79 ± 6.52) mg/L and(475.41 ± 65.62) ng/L] (t =3.889,4.011,P < 0.05).ConclusionAtorvastatin can significantly improve heart function in patients with CCHF and reduce the plasma levels of CRP and BNP,which is good for CCHF patients to improve conditions.
3.The role of p16 methylation in the aging of human fetal lung diploid fibroblasts
Peili CHEN ; Tanjun TONG ; Zongyu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2001;20(1):44-46
Objective The relationship between DNA methylation and the overexpression of cell cycle negative regulator p16MTS1/INK4a in senescent cells was studied. Methods PCR amplification of p16 exon I following digestion with Sma I , a methylation sensitive DNA endonuclease, was adapted to determine the methylation status at specific site. Results T-he increased expression of p16 in the aging process of human fetal lung diploid fibroblasts (2BS) was observed. In middle-aged and old cells, the p16 level was about 3 folds and 10 folds respectively as that in young cells. The methylation level of the Sma I site in p16 exon I tended to decline with aging, being about 64% and 41% in young and middle-aged cells respectively, but still maintain relatively as high as about 24% in senescent cells. Conclusions The overexpression of p16 in senescent human fibroblasts might be related to the alteration of methylation level of exon I, its mechanisms need to be defined further.
4.Experiment Study of the New Method for Treating Injury Caused by Extravasation of Vincrisine
Lixin LI ; Jincheng TAO ; Bingying CHEN ; Peili ZHU
China Pharmacy 1991;0(03):-
OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of2%anisodamine plus1%lidocaine block therapy on injury caused by extravasation of vincrisine.METHODS:60animal models were established by injecting1%vincrisine5ml into ear vein with1ml purposely extravasating to subcutaneous tissue in rabbits.The rabbits were divided randomly into groupⅠ,groupⅡand control group.GroupⅠreceived2%anisodamine+1%lidocaine,groupⅡ2%anisodamine and control group normal saline.RESULTS:After2weeks treatment,the total effective and curative rate in three groups were90%and80%,63%and42%,15%and0%respectively.CONCLUSION:2%anisodamine plus1%lidocaine block therapy is superior to normal saline in treating extravasation injury of vincrisine.
5.Establishment of modified LLNA:BrdU-ELISA and its application in the safety evaluation of cosmetics
Peili HU ; Feiya LUO ; Zhirong CHEN ; Shuxia XING
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2014;(9):23-27
Objective To establish a rapid modified Local lymph node assay ( LLNA) for the sensitization and irritancy potential of chemicals, and evaluate cosmetics products. Methods 3 kinds of chemicals ( 2 , 4-Dinitrochlorobenzene ( DNCB) , Eugenol and Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde) and 3 kinds of cosmetics were selected.The dorsal sides of both ears of female BALB/c mice were treated with 25μL/ear of the test solutions on 3 consecutive days, and the thickness of each ear was measured.BrdU solution was injected inter-peritoneally on day 5.On day 6, each auricle was weighed, the bilateral draining auricular lymph nodes were excised and weighed, then made into single cell suspension.BrdU was measured by ELISA using a commercial kit.Results Ear swelling and auricle weight of DNCB ( 1.0%) , Eugenol ( 25% and 50%) and number 3 cream foundation increased significantly ( P <0.05 or P <0.01), which may be considered as irritants.The others were negative.For LLNA, three chemicals and number 3 cream foundation pretended positive.Conclusion The combined LLNA/ear swelling/ear weight assay appears to be a reliable predictor of sensitization and irritancy potential, and is expected to play an important role in safety evaluation of cosmetics.
6.The lowest dosages of mifepristone and misoprostol to terminate ultra-early pregnancy
Cuilan LI ; Dunjin CHEN ; Xiujie SHENG ; Mingxing LIU ; Huinan WENG ; Peili DU ; Min WEI ; Qian LIU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2012;47(10):764-768
Objective To explore the lowest effective dosage of mifepristone combined with misoprostol in terminating ultra-early pregnancy.Methods All the cases of ultra-early pregnancy classified by amenorrhea days,β-hCG and vaginal B-ultrasonic were randomly divided into two groups.One hundred cases in G1 group (minimized dosage) were orally administered 25 mg mifepristone once a day for 2 days and combined with 200 μg misoprostol 48 hours later,while 150 mg mifepristone combined with 600 μg misoprostol 48 hours later were given to 100 cases in G2 group (normal dosage).All cases were observed for 6 hours after taking misoprostol and returned for assessment three days later.Results None missing.Expulsion of conceptus:G1 and G2 group were 22 (22.0%,22/100) and 25 (25.0%,25/100;P > 0.05).Failure rate:cases with incomplete abortion were 1 (1.0%,1/100) and 2 (2.0%,2/100) in G1 and G2 group,hospitalization for suspected ectopic pregnancies both was 1 (1.0%).Bleeding:bleeding cases during the administration of mifepristone in G1 and G2 group were 71 (71.0%,71/100) and 78 (78.0%,78/100; P>0.05); the mcan bleeding time were (5.3 ± 1.4) days and (6.0± 1.5) days (P <0.01).Other side effects:in G1 group,majority showed light nausea (7.0%,7/100) and light abdominal pain (20.0%,20/100).Menses recovery:99 (99.0%,99/100) for G1 group and 98 (98.0%,98/100) for G2 group to recovery on scheduled time.Satisfactions:both were 99 (99.0%,99/100).Except mean bleeding days and side-effects,the differences above showed no significance (P > 0.05).Conclusion It is safe and effective treatment with the lowest dosages of mifepristone and misoprostol to terminate ultra-early pregnancies.
7.Comparative study of contrast-enhanced ultrasound and color Doppler flow imaging in quantitative evaluation of chronic kidney dysfunction
Yi DONG ; Weimin CHEN ; Wenping WANG ; Jiayin CAO ; Peili FAN ; Xiyuan LIN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2011;20(1):30-33
Objective To evaluate the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) in quantitative diagnosis of chronic kidney dysfunction(CKD) by comparing it with color Doppler imaging (CDFI). Methods Tirty-three cases (15 males and 18 females) of clinical confirmed CKD (stage Ⅲ~Ⅴ)were included. Forty-five healthy volunteers were performed as control group. CEUS and CDFI were performed on each patient. After intravenous bolus injection of 1ml SonoVue each side,CEUS of renal cortex blood perfusion was collected successively,and a time-intensity curve(TIC) was created with Philips iU22 system's QLAB software. Resistance index(RI) and peak systolic velocity(PSV) of renal partial arteries were also tested. Results Compared with normal kidney,CKD patients had delayed perfusion and decreased intensity. Changes of area under curve(AUC), derived peak intensity(DPI), slope rate of ascending curve(A)and time to peak(TTP) were statistically significant ( P <0. 05). Sensitivities of AUC,DPI,A and TTP in diagnosis of CKD (stage Ⅲ~Ⅴ ) were 91.2% ,84. 9% ,90.9% and 85.3%, their specificities were 95.4%,88.9% ,93.3% and 90.9%, their accuracies were 93.6%, 87. 2%, 92.3% and 88. 5%, respectively. The results of CEUS were better than RI in CDFI (sensitivity 70.4%, specificity 37. 8%, accuracy 52.2%).Conclusions CEUS can precisely display the hemodynamic change in CKD ( stage Ⅲ~Ⅴ ), and is more sensitive than CDFI.
8.Effect of calcitriol on subclinical macrovascular disease in type 2 diabetic patients
Ruihua CHEN ; Xiaozhen JIANG ; Zhe GU ; Yuan ZHANG ; Peili GU ; Bin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2015;31(3):251-253
The changes of carotid intima media thickness (cIMT) in type 2 diabetic patients with vitamin D insufficiency and subclinical macrovascular disease after 12 months' intervention therapy with calcitriol were observed.86 patients with vitamin D insufficiency [25 (OH) D<30 ng/ml] and subclinical macrovascular disease were randomized to group A (n =44,treated with 0.5 μg/day calcitriol) or group B (n =42,blank control) for 12 months.40 patients in each group completed the follow up.After 12 months of therapy with calcitriol (0.5 μg.qd.po.),levels of high sensitive-Creactive protein,sCD36,and cIMT were significantly decreased,while 25 (OH) D and ankle brachial index were significantly increased (P<0.05) in group A,suggesting that calcitriol could improve cIMT in patients with vitamin D insufficiency and subclinical macrovascular disease.
9.Interferon Gamma Release Assays from T Lymphocytes in Patients with Tuberculosis Infection
Peili ZHANG ; Yiqing LIU ; Jing SHAO ; Lanlan CHEN ; Dengran NIU ; Wenbing DUAN ; Dong ZHANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2017;32(1):22-25,29
Objective To explore the application value of interferon gamma release assay (IGRAs)in the clinical detection of tuberculosis infected T lymphocytes.Methods Used IGRAs method to detect the 11 968 outpatients and hospitalized pa-tients from 2013 to 2016 with tuberculosis screening.According to the distribution department analysis,also of positive case detection according to age and gender were analysis and comparison and analysis on the uncertainty of results,different methods were compared.Results Among the 11 968 cases,2 048 cases were positive,the positive rate was 17.11%,and the uncertain result was 107 cases,which accounted for 0.89% of the total number.The positive rates from 2013 to 2016 were 19.65%,21.35%,15.82% and 13.56%,respectively.In the detection and screening of pulmonary and pulmonary tuberculo-sis,the positive rates of the department of respiration,the digestive department,the oncology department,the department of neurology and the department of gynecology were 22.07%,20.27%,23.38%,12.84% and 11.86%,respectively.In the positive screening,men accounted for 62.11%,women accounted for 37.89%,men were significantly higher than women.By age group,was less than or equal to 15,16~25,26~45,46~65,was more than orequal to 66 years old,positive rate were 1.96%,18.51%,16.54%,21.25% and 25.73%,respectively.Analysis of uncertain outcome data,department of respira-tion,rheumatism,department of hematology,accounted for 1.99% and 2.35%,respectively.Compared with other laboratory methods,the IGRAs method had obvious advantages.Conclusion Tuberculosis occurs in various body organs,there were differences in gender and age of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.IGRAs is a sensitive and specific method for rapid de-tection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection,although it can not be used as a diagnostic indicator,but in patients with suspected tuberculosis IGRAs has a larger clinical application value for the further diagnosis of disease.
10.Evaluation of Logistic regression and ROC curve on diagnostic value of Epstein-Barr virus VCA-IgM ,AST and ALT in Epstein-Barr virus current infection*
Peili ZHANG ; Jing SHAO ; Yiqing LIU ; Lanlan CHEN ; Weihua FAN ; Dengran NIU ; Wenbing DUAN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2017;38(6):763-765,768
Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of the single detection and combined detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) VCA-IgM ,aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) in EBV current infection .Methods The VCA-IgM positive simples tested by chemiluminescence from January to October 2016 were collected .EBV-DNA was detected by RT-PCR .AST and ALT were detected by using the enzyme rate method .Then samples were divided into the EBV-DNA positive group and EBV-DNA negative group .SPSS22 .0 was used for conducting the non-parametric test .Then each indicator was analyzed by the Logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve .Results The levels of VCA-IgM ,AST and ALT in the EBV-DNA positive group were higher than those in the EBV-DNA negative group ,the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05) . VCA-IgM ,AST and ALT showed a correlation with EBV-DNA (P<0 .05) .The areas under curve (AUC) of VCA-IgM ,AST and ALT single indicator detection curve were 0 .803(95% CI:0 .735 -0 .872) ,0 .788(95% CI:0 .708 -0 .868) ,and 0 .752(95% CI:0 .671-0 .832) ,respectively ;AUC of 3-indicator combined detection were 0 .830(95% CI:0 .765 -0 .896) ,which was high than AUC of each single indicator detection .Conclusion Among the indicators in EBV current infection ,VCA-IgM is of great diagnostic value ,and is superior to AST or ALT .Furthermore ,the combined detection of these three indicators is better than single indicator detection ,which contributes to the diagnosis and prevention of EBV infection and other complicating infection .