1. Anatomical, imaging and histological observations of the circumferential full-length of superficial fascia structure of the upper limb
Yunpeng GU ; Weiwei CHEN ; Xuejian SUN ; Qiang ZHUANG ; Qianwen LYU ; Yue QI ; Zhenjun LIU ; Gui′e MA ; Zuoliang QI
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2019;35(7):665-670
Objective:
To describe the general and histological features of the full-length superficial fascia of the circumferential upper limb.
Methods:
Fresh frozen arm specimens were dissected, and then MRI imaging in vivo, enhanced CT angiography and HE histological staining were used to describe the characteristics of the full-length superficial fascia of the circumferential arm and its relationship with important blood vessels.
Results:
The four typical structures of the superficial fascia of the arm were divided into subcutaneous superficial fat, membrane-like substance, deep fat and deep fascia from superficial to deep. The thickness and stratification, fusion degree and histological characteristics of the superficial fascia of these four layers were obviously different in different levels and regions of the arm. MRI confirmed that the total thickness of superficial fascia gradually decreased from shoulder to wrist. Venography showed that the cephalic vein ran below the second layer of superficial fascia and above the deep fascia. The basilic vein originated from the dorsal vein network of the hand and always lied below the second layer of membranous material until the basilic vein penetrates below the deep fascia of the upper arm.
Conclusions
The deep understanding of the circumferential full-length of superficial fascia structure of the upper limb provides an important theoretical basis for improving the surgical safety and fine operation for the Dynamic Arm Circumferential Liposuction.
2. Clinical application and observation of an improved upper limb liposuction
Yunpeng GU ; Weiwei CHEN ; Xuejian SUN ; Qiang ZHUANG ; Qianwen LYU ; Yue QI ; Haodong CHEN ; Guie MA ; Zuoliang QI
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2019;35(8):731-735
Objective:
To describe an extended whole upper limb liposuction technique and evaluate its clinical effect.
Methods:
34 patients who underwent upper limb liposuction from February 2018 to February 2019 were selected and the clinical data were retrospectively summarized. Patients were treated with upper arm ring/upper arm ring + forearm 1/3 rings/whole arm ring aspiration combined with accessory mammary gland, armpit, scapula and other adjacent aesthetic parts of extended liposuction. The preoperative and postoperative maximum circumference, thickness of the anterior and posterior subcutaneous tissue and skin laxity were measured and compared. analysis of complications, and evaluation of patients′ satisfaction through satisfaction questionnaire.
Results:
The arm shape of all patients was significantly improved, the maximum circumference of the arm was reduced (16.2±4.0)%, the distance of the upper arm was reduced (29.5±8.9)%, the thickness of the posterior subcutaneous tissue was reduced (56.6 ±6.2)%, and the thickness of the anterior subcutaneous tissue was reduced (44.7±9.6)%. There were three cases of mild anemia after operation, and no other serious complications occurred. Patient satisfaction was very high.
Conclusions
This is an innovative arm liposuction technique with hidden incision. The effect of improvement is remarkable. The patient′s satisfaction is high.
3.Knockout of ribosomal genes bS22 and bL37 increases the sensitivity of mycobacteria to antibiotics.
Chan SHAN ; Qianwen YUE ; Xiaoming DING
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2022;38(3):1061-1073
In recent years, two novel proteins in the ribosomes of mycobacteria have been discovered by cryo-electron microscopy. The protein bS22 is located near the decoding center of the 30S subunit, and the protein bL37 is located near the peptidyl transferase center of the 50S subunit. Since these two proteins bind to conserved regions of the ribosome targeted by antibiotics, it is speculated that they might affect the binding of related drugs to these targets. Therefore, we knocked out the genes encoding these two proteins in wild-type Mycolicibacterium smegmatis mc2155 through homologous recombination, and then determined the growth curves of these mutants and their sensitivity to related antibiotics. The results showed that compared with the wild-type strain, the growth rate of these two mutants did not change significantly. However, mutant ΔbS22 showed increased sensitivity to capreomycin, kanamycin, amikacin, streptomycin, gentamicin, paromomycin, and hygromycin B, while mutant ΔbL37 showed increased sensitivity to linezolid. These changes in antibiotics sensitivity were restored by gene complementation. This study hints at the possibility of using ribosomal proteins bS22 and bL37 as targets for drug design.
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Cryoelectron Microscopy
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Mycobacterium/genetics*
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Ribosomal Proteins/genetics*
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4.Guizhi Fulingwan in Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review
Qianwen ZHANG ; Qing DU ; Yue WANG ; Shuai ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(20):219-229
Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) is a common reproductive endocrine and metabolic disorder, affecting about 6%-10% of women of childbearing age worldwide, and has always been a major challenge in clinical treatment. Guizhi Fulingwan, derived from the Synopsis of the Golden Chamber(《金匮要略》), has the effect of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and alleviating blockages. In recent years, many studies have found that it has a good therapeutic effect on PCOS. By sorting out the research literature on the mechanism of Guizhi Fulingwan treating PCOS, it is found that this formula can decrease the autophagy and apoptosis of ovarian granulosa cells, correct endocrine hormone disorder, improve the inflammatory environment, alleviate oxidative stress. Moreover, it regulates phosphatidylinositide 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR), lncRNA H19/miR-29b-3p, nuclear factor E2-related factor 2(Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1(HO-1), PI3K/Akt/nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB), and other signaling pathways. And also effects the regulator expression of matrix metallopeptidase-9(MMP-9), matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor-1(TIMP-1), cytochrome P45019A1 enzyme(CYP19A1), glucose transporter protein 4(GLUT4), regulated on activation normal T cell expressed and secreted(RANTES), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1). Thus, Guizhi Fulingwan is confirmed to treat PCOS based on these molecular mechanisms. Besides, the main active ingredients of the formula such as cinnamic aldehyde, (+)-catechin, stigmasterol, also have the effect of anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, regulating mitochondrial function, regulating endocrine, and regulating metabolism. According to the summary of clinical literature on Guizhi Fulingwan, it is found that the use of the formula alone or in combination with other drugs can significantly alleviate the clinical symptoms and complications of PCOS. Thus, it is safe with no adverse reactions in long-term use, which is worthily further promoted in clinical application. This paper comprehensively analyzed the current research status of Guizhi Fulingwan for the treatment of PCOS through the mechanism and clinical studies, summarized the limitations in current research, and put forward suggestions, aiming to provide the strong literature support for the future in-depth research on and clinical application of the formula.
5.Follow-up analysis of sex hormone levels and prognosis in women after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Qianwen XU ; Yuanyuan DU ; Kangkang LYU ; Mimi XU ; Chengyuan GU ; Huizhu KANG ; Shanglong FENG ; Yuejun LIU ; Depei WU ; Yue HAN
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2023;62(11):1303-1310
Objective:To investigate the levels of sex hormone and fertility in female patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), as well as their correlation with conditioning regimens, and analyse the effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in young women after HSCT.Methods:Retrospective case series study. The clinical data of 147 women who underwent HSCT in the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from January 2010 to January 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The sex hormone levels were measured and followed-up, and the survival, menstrual fertility and the use of HRT of the patients were also followed-up. The sex hormone levels were measured after transplantation, and the ovarian function was evaluated. Independent sample t test and χ2 test were used for comparison between the two groups. Results:The median age of the 147 patients was 26 (range, 10-45) years. Of them, 135 patients received allogeneic HSCT and 12 patients received autologous HSCT. Furthermore, 129 patients received myeloablative conditioning, and 18 patients received reduced conditioning dose. The median follow-up time was 50 months (range, 18-134 months). Five patients died of disease recurrence during follow-up. Of the 54 patients with subcutaneous injection of zoladex, three recovered menstruation spontaneously after transplantation, and all of them were myeloablative conditioning patients, one patient gave birth to twins through assisted reproductive technology. Ninety-three patients did not use zoladex before conditioning, two patients with aplastic anemia with non-myeloablative transplantation resumed menstruation spontaneously, and conceived naturally. The level of follicle stimulating hormone after transplantation in patients receiving myeloablative conditioning regimen was significantly higher than that in patients receiving reduced-dose conditioning regimen [(95.28±3.94) U/L vs. (71.85±10.72) U/L, P=0.039]. Among 147 patients, 122 patients developed premature ovarian failure, 83 patients received sex hormone replacement therapy after transplantation, and 76 patients recovered menstruation and improved endocrine function. Conclusions:The incidence of premature ovarian failure is high in female patients after HSCT, and patients have a chance at natural conception. Reducing the dose of conditioning regimen and the application of zoladex before transplantation can reduce ovarian of conditioning drugs. HRT after transplantation can partially improve the endocrine function of patients.