1.The pathophy siological mechanisms of cocaine-related stroke
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2011;19(6):447-450
Cocaine is usually used in clinical local anesthesia. However, because of its excitatory effect, it is also abused by some people, and thus results in the onset of disease. Since the first cocaine-related stroke was reported in 1977, many researchers have gradually realized that cocaine abuse causes many cerebrovascular diseases; its exact pathophysiological mechanism remains unknown and it may be involved in a variety of mechanisms.
2.Botryomycosis: report of a case.
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2010;39(2):123-124
3.Methotrexate-induced acute encephalopathy in children:MRI findings and clinical features
Hang LI ; Yun PENG ; Xiaomin DUAN ; Peijing QI ; Yanlong DUAN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2014;(5):418-421
Objective To evaluate the MRI findings and clinical features of methotrexate-induced acute encephalopathy in children.Methods The clinical data and brain MRI obtained in 13 children with methotrexate-induced acute encephalopathy were retrospectively reviewed.The MRI features were analyzed , including information on the location , the signal intensity and follow-up MRI study was performed.Results Of the 13 patients , 2 patients suffered from seizure.Five patients had dysphasia , of which 4 patients had evidence of hemiparesis , 1 patient had right facial palsy.Five patients had unilateral weakness.And left hemiparesis was observed in 1 patient.DWI revealed well demarcated asymmetrical hyperintensity lesions within the centrum semiovale and/or periventricular white matter in 10 patients, corresponding to areas of hypointensity on ADC maps.One case showed hyperintensity areas in the bilateral supratentorial cortex and subcortical white matter on T 2-weighted images with subtle high-intensity on DWI.In all 10 cases there were resolution of the diffusion abnormality , 8 cases displayed residual FLAIR signal abnormalities involving areas of previously seen diffusion restriction , 5 cases showed decreased range of the lesion , 1 case was progressive, and 2 cases were stable.One case with hyperintensity areas in the supratentorial cortex and subcortical white matter showed small residual hyperintensity on T 2-weighted images and resolution of the diffusion abnormality.Conclusions MTX-induced acute encephalopathy often manifests as stoke-like symptoms.DWI is the imaging modality of choice for the detection of acute MTX neurotoxicity , and asymmetrical restricted diffusion in the deep white matter is the characteristic sign.Cytotoxic edema induced by MTX is transient and reversible .
4.Recent advances on chlamydial taxonomy and identification
Peng LI ; Qing DUAN ; Lihua SONG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2014;(12):1262-1266
ABSTRACT:Chlamydiae are obligate intracellular bacteria with a unique biphasic developmental cycle ,and have close rela‐tionships with human .Emerging Chlamydia species such as Chlamydia ibidis ,Chlamydia avium and Chlamydia gallinacea changed the chlamydial taxonomy .The biggest change is the abandon of genus Chlamydophilaand its previous six species were recombined into genus Chlamydia ,which in together with the emerging species ,expands genus Chlamydia to 12 species .This paper briefly reviewed the latest taxonomy of Chlamydiae and their identification methods ,which include the classical biological characteristics and physico‐chemical properties ,modern molecular genetics ,and the newly developed whole genome analysis . Presently ,molecular genetics methods ,including sequence analysis of 16S rRNA ,ompA and other Chlamydia‐specific genes , are commonly used for chlamydial identification .
5.Therapeutic evaluation of early endoscopic therapy far patients with acute biliary pancreatitis
Tongbiao ZHENG ; Haifeng PENG ; Junying DUAN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2008;15(7):1071-1073
Objective To observe the therapeutic effects and complication of combined endoscopic trerapy of the acute biliary pancreatitis(ABP). Methods 70 cases of acute biliary pancreatitis were treated in our hospital in recent 7 years.37 cases(group E) admitted undergone emergency endoscope procedure were treated with endoscopi- cretrograde cholongiopancreatography ( ERCP ), endpscopic sphincterotomy ( EST ) and endoscope naso-biliary drainage(ENBD) in 24h after be hospitalized. 33 cases(group C) were treated with conservation treatment or opera-tion treatment. Results Achievement ratio of endoscopic management was 92 %. There was no severe complication or mortality in group E. The duration of symptoms and hospitalization in endoscopy group were significantly shorter than those in group C(P<0.01). The change of serum and urine amylase was not significant between two groups in the first day after treatment(P > 0.05). But the serum and urine amylase of group E were significantly lower than those in group C in the second day(P< 0.05) and more significantly lower in the third day after treatment(P< 0.01 ). Conclusion Early endoscopic therapy is safe and effective in ABP patients. It is a valuable method to treat a- cute biliary pancreatitis.
6.Preparation of oral composite chitosan film and its effect on experimental oral ulcer
Kaiwen DUAN ; Baochun TAN ; Peng SHI
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2001;0(01):-
Objective: To develop a type of oral biofilm to treat ora l ulcer.Methods:Chitosan film was prepared with chitosan only,comp osite chitosan film was prepared with chitosan(7 mg/cm 2),aloe (51 mg/cm 2),di caine(0.55 mg/cm 2) and EGF(40 IU/cm 2).Oral ulcer was made by local applicati on of crystal NaOH in 90 SD rats. The rats were divided into 3 groups with 30 in each. The oral ulcer in each group was treated by chitosan film(group C), compo site chitosan film(group CC) or without treatment(control). The ulcer healing wa s obsered by naked eye and examined pathologically. Results:The average healing time(d) of the ulcer in the groups of C,CC and control was 6.2 5 ? 1.29 ,5.58?1.3 and 8.75?2.49 respectively (C or CC vs Control P0.05). 2 days after treatment higher PCNA expression was observ ed in group CC than that in control(P
7.INFLUENCE OF FRACTIONED RADIATION ON THE SENSITIVITY OF NCI-H446 CELL LINE TO CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC DRUG
Yunyou DUAN ; Peng SONG ; Qing NIE
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(07):-
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of fractioned radiation on the sensitivity of NCI-H446 small cell lung cancer cell line to chemotherapeutic drug and its mechanism. Exponentially growing NCI-H446 cells were exposed to 50 Gy radiation which was administered in 25 fractions with 2 Gy per fraction. The survival rate of NCI-H446 cell line was observed after the interference of different concentration of Mitomycin C given before and after fractioned radiation treatment. The survival rate of the radiated cells was higher than that of the unradiated cells with the same concentration of Mitomycin C(P
8.DEVELOPMENT OF PLAQUE ASSAY FOR SARS CORONAVIRUS BJ-01 STRAIN
Man YU ; Wenming PENG ; Hongyua DUAN
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(08):-
Objective To develop plaque assay for SARS virus, in order to provide a reliable means for SARS research. Methods SARS virus BJ 01 strain in various dilutions was inoculated to Vero E6 cells, the cells were then covered with nutritious agar. The titers of the plaque were measured by Dullbecco R method. Results The plaque of SARS virus appeared on the third day after the cell cultures infected with virus. The plaque was round in shape, 2.5-3 mm in diameter. Conclusion The plaque assay developed in present study was stable and regular, and it could be used in SARS research.
9.Effect of health management on blood lipid level and carotid artery plaque in patients with carotid artery stenosis
Jing SUN ; Qiaoling PENG ; Lihui DUAN
Journal of Clinical Neurology 2017;30(4):267-270
Objective To explore effect of health management on blood lipid level and carotid artery plaque in patients with carotid artery stenosis.Methods One hundred and eighty patients with carotid artery stenosis were dived divided into health management group (90 cases) and routine treatment group (90 cases).All the patients took routine treatment, and the health management were given for 12 months continuously in health management group.The levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were tested, the carotid artery was checked by carotid artery color Doppler flow imaging before and at 6 months, 12 months after treatment.Results The levels of TC, TG, LDL-C in health management group and routine treatment group at 6 and 12 months after treatment were significantly decreased than those before the treatment , and the level of HDL-C were significantly increased (all P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the levels of TC, TG, HDL-C, LDL-C before and at 6 months between the two groups (all P>0.05).The levels of TC, TG and LDL-C at 12 months after treatment in health management group were significantly decreased than those in routine treatment group, and the level of HDL-C was significantly increased (all P<0.05).There was no significant difference in Crouse plaque integral in health management group and routine treatment group between before and at 6 months after treatment (all P>0.05).The Crouse plaque integral at 12 months after treatment in health management group and routine treatment group were significantly decreased than those before the treatment (all P<0.05).There was no significant difference in Crouse plaque integral before and at 6 months after treatment between the two groups (all P>0.05).Crouse plaque integral at 12 months after treatment in health management group was significantly decreased than that in routine treatment group (P<0.05).Conclusion Long-term health management can decreased the level of serum lipid level and inflammation, and improve the situation of carotid artery plaque.
10.Research progress on obesity, adipokines, and esophageal adeno-carcinoma
Xiaofeng DUAN ; Peng TANG ; Zhentao YU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2013;(18):1134-1136
Obesity has rapidly become a pandemic and is associated with increased carcinogenesis, especially esophageal adeno-carcinoma (EA). Adipose tissue is considered an endocrine organ because of its capacity to secrete a variety of adipokines, such as leptin, adiponectin, and resistin. Adipokines have recently been found to be associated with different types of chronic esophageal diseas-es, including gastro-esophageal reflux diseases, Barrett esophagus, and carcinogenesis. First-hand evidence supporting the inhibitory and/or active function of adipokines has been collected on human EA. This review aims to provide important insights into the potential mechanisms of adipokines in EA progression.