1.Apolipoprotein E genotype polymorphism and cerebral palsy in children
Xiaojie LI ; Liping WANG ; Qifeng SUN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2011;33(1):43-46
Objective To investigate the association between apolipoprotein E (apoE) genotype polymorphism and cerebral palsy (CP) in Han Chinese children. Methods Two hundred and forty Han Chinese children were selected, including 120 children with cerebral palsy (CP group) and 120 normal children (control group).Polymerase chain reaction-restricted fragment length polymorphism analysis was used to determine the genotype and alleles of apoE genotype in the two groups. Results The genotype distributions of apoE in the two groups were consistent with the existence of a Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. There were significant differences in the distributions of allelic frequency and apoE genotype between the two groups. Carrying the ε4 allele was related to cerebral palsy, and the overall risk for cerebral palsy was elevated about 5.5-fold among children carrying the ε4 allele.Conclusions There is an association between apoE genotype and cerebral palsy, and apoE's ε4 allele is the associated risk factor.
2.Adenovirus-mediated Expression of Both Antisense Ornithine Decarboxylase (ODC) and S-adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase (AdoMetDC)Inhibits Lung Cancer Cell Growth And Invasion In vitro and In vivo
Hui TIAN ; Xianxi LIU ; Bing ZHANG ; Qifeng SUN ; Dongfeng SUN
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2007;34(7):709-717
Polyamine biosynthesis is controlled primarily by ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) and S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase(AdoMetDC). Antisense ODC and AdoMetDC sequences were cloned into an adenoviral vector (Ad-ODC-AdoMetDCas). To evaluated the effect of recombinant adenovirus Ad-ODC-AdoMetDCas which can simultaneously express both antisense ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) and sadenosylmethionine decarboxylase (AdoMetDC), the human lung cancer cell line A-549, was infected with Ad-ODC-AdoMetDCas as well as with control vector. Viable cell counting, determination of polyamine concentrations, cell apoptosis,and Matrigel invasion assays were performed in order to assess properties of tumor growth and invasiveness. Furthermore,Ad-ODC-AdoMetDCas's anti-tumor effect was also evaluated in vivo in a nude mice xenograft model. It was demonstrated that adenovirus-mediated ODC and AdoMetDC antisense expression could inhibit tumor cell growth, lead to cell apoptosis and reduce tumor cell invasiveness. Polyamine levels were significantly decreased in Ad-ODC-AdoMetDCas-treated cells compared with controls.This adenovirus also induced tumor regression in established tumors in nude mice. It was suggested that as a new anticancer reagent,the recombinant adenovirus Ad-ODC-AdoMetDCas holds promising hope for the therapy of lung cancers.
3.Observation on therapeutic effect of octreotide combined with omeprazole in the treatment of liver cirrhosis with upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Qifeng SONG ; Jianbo ZHOU ; Jianzhong SANG ; Xiaohui SUN
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(8):127-129
Objective To observe and study the therapeutic effect of ctreotide combined with omeprazole in the treatment of liver cirrhosis with upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Methods 76 cases of patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding caused by liver cirrhosis were selected in our hospital from January 2013 to December 2014 to be separated into the observation group and control group randomly, with each group having 38 patients.Patients in two groups were all given symptomatic treatment first.Patients in control group were given 0.1 mg octreotide dissolved 20 mL 0.9% sodium chloride solution by intravenous injection in the first administration.And the rest octreotide was given by intravenous drip at the speed of 25μg/h.The treatment lasted for 72 h.On the base of control group, patients in observation group were given 40 mg omeprazole dissolved 100 mL 0.9%sodium chloride solution additionally, twice daily, for 3 d.Then the therapeutic effect, hemostatic time, blood transfusion, rebleeding rate and adverse reactions of patients in two groups were observed.Results The total effective rate of observation group 89.47%was much more than control group 63.16% (P<0.05).And the apparent rate of observation group 55.26%was also more than control group 31.58% ( P <0.05 ) .Both the hemostatic time and blood transfusion of observation group is less than control group ( P <0.05 ) .Besides, the rebleeding rate of observation group 5.26% is much less than control group 21.05% ( P<0.05 ) ., Incidence rates of adverse reactions in two groups were 10.53% and 7.89%, with no statistically significant difference. Conclusions Treatment of octreotide combined with omeprazole on patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding caused by liver cirrhosis can improve the therapeutic effect, shorten the hemostatic time and decrease the blood transfusion with low rebleeding rate and few adverse reaction.
4.Preventive and therapeutic effects of valsartan on hepatic fibrosis in rats
Daokun YANG ; Hanchen QIAO ; Qifeng SUN ; Haijun LIANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2009;11(2):185-187
Objectives The purpose of this study is to observe the effects of valsartan on hepapetic fibrosis. Methods Thirty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups: valsartan -prevetive group (A), modle group of hepatic fibrosis (B)and valsar-tan-treating group (C). The model of hepatic fibrosis in rats was induced by intraperitoneai injection of dimethylnitrosamine (DMN) for 4 weeks(2ml/kg everyday, three times a week). Valsartan (10mg/kg everyday) was given together with injection of DMN per intrngastric (Ig) in group A for 8 weeks. After stop injection of DMN, the S valsartan(10mg/kg, everyday)was given per Ig in group C for 4 weeks. After modeling, normal saline were given per Ig everyday in group B. At the end of eighth week, the histomorphylogic structure of the liver was ob-served with light microscope. Immunohistoebemical staining was used to evaluate the expression of a-SMA. Results In group B, there was a large necrotic area and a number of pesudolobes appeared in the liver tissue. In group A, there were normal hepatic cords. In the group C, there was fibrosis interval formation and portal area expansion and fibrotie intervals extending to the lobule. The quantitative analysis of Mas-son staining showed that the collagen quantities in group B was higher than that of other group(P<0.01). The collagen quantities in group A was lower than that of group C(P<0.05). The results of immanohistochemical staining showed that the expression of a-SMA in group B was strong positive, middle positive in group C, and weak positive in group A (P<0.05). Conclusion The valsartan has preventive and treatment effects on hepatic fibrosis in rats of hepatic fibrosis model induced by DMN, and the preventive effect of valsartan is better than its treatment effect. The valsartan can ameliorate the hver cirrhosis by partly suppressing the activation of HSC.
5.Real-time triplane strain rate imaging evaluation of left atrium function in essential hypertension patients with different geometries
Rong LI ; Zhibin WANG ; Hui SUN ; Qifeng LV
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2010;26(3):484-487
Objective To evaluate the alteration of left atrium function during left ventricular geometric remodeling in essential hypertension (EH) with real-time triplane strain rate imaging. Methods Totally 92 patients with EH and 50 healthy volunteers were enrolled. Base on Ganau, patients with EH were divided into 4 groups:normal geometry (A), concentric remodeling (B), concentric hypertrophy (C) and eccentric hypertrophy (D). Systolic peak strain rate (S_(SR)), early diastolic peak strain rate (D_(SR)) and atrium diastolic peak strain rate (A_(SR)) were measured at left atrium walls. Results Compared with normal group, S_(SR) and D_(SR) decreased in group A, B, C and D (P<0.01), A_(SR) increased in group A, B and C (P<0.01), then decreased in group D (P<0.01). Conclusion Left atrium function has changed before LV geometry changes in patients with EH. Real-time triplane strain rate imaging can assess left atrium function and its alteration correctly during left ventricular geometric remodeling in patients with EH.
6.Effects of Core Stability Training on Gross Motor Function and Walking Ability of Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Yongfeng WANG ; Xiaojie LI ; Yang LV ; Qifeng SUN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(4):350-353
Objective To explore the effects of core stability training on gross motor function and walking ability of children with spasticcerebral palsy. Methods 60 children with spastic cerebral palsy were divided into 2 groups. The control group (n=30) received routine rehabilitation.The experimental group (n=30) received core stability training for 15~20 minutes during exercise therapy training in routine rehabilitation.Before and 3 months after training, they were assessed with D and E domains of Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) andfootprints analysis. Results The scores of D and E domains of GMFM, the step length, the step width and the velocity were better after training(P<0.05), especially in experimental group (P<0.05). Conclusion Core stability training combined with routine rehabilitation is effectiveon improving gross motor function and walking ability of children with spastic cerebral palsy.
7.Effects of Acupuncture on Lower Extremities Adductors Strain for Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Liping WANG ; Qingwei WU ; Qifeng SUN ; Benli YANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;20(1):73-75
Objective To observe the effects of the acupuncture on muscle strain of lower extremities adductors for children with spastic cerebral palsy. Methods 100 children with spastic cerebral palsy were divided into treatment group (n=50) and control group (n=50) randomly.The control group accepted routine rehabilitation, and the treatment group accepted acupuncture in addition. The passive range of motion (ROM) of adductor angle, D and E domains of Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) were observed before and after treatment. Results ROM and GMFM-88 improved after treatment (P<0.05), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture can release muscle strain of lower extremities adductors of children with spastic cerebral palsy and improve the motor function.
8.Effects of breathing booster training and inhalation of terbutaline and ambroxol aerosol on pulmonary function in postoperative lung cancer patients
Chuanliang PENG ; Rui NIU ; Qifeng SUN ; Bo CONG ; Yunpeng ZHAO ; Jiazhong GUO ; Xiaogang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2011;33(9):697-700
Objective To study the effects of.breathing booster training and aerosol inhalation with terbutaline and ambroxol on pulmonary function in postoperative lung cancer patients. Methods A total of 84 patients requiring resection operations for lung cancer were randomly divided into treatment and control groups.In the peri-operative period,breathing booster training and terbutaline and ambroxol aerosol inhalation were given to the treatment group,while only aerosol inhalation was given to the control group.Therapeutic effects were evaluated according to patients pulmonary function and postoperative complications 2 weeks and 1 day before the operation,and again 2 weeks after the operation.Postoperative quality of life (QOL) was evaluated with St.George's respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) 1 month after the operation. Results There was no statistically significant difference in average pulmonary function between the two groups 2 weeks before the operation.Two weeks after the operation,pulmonary function had decreased in both groups,but it was significantly better in the treatment group than in the control group.The treatment group also had significantly fewer pulmonary complications.The QOL of patients in the treatment group had improved significantly 1 month after the operation. Conclusion Breathing booster training and inhalation of terbutaline and ambroxol aerosol during the peri-operative period can significantly improve pulmonary function,reduce respiratory complications and improve the QOL of patients requiring lung cancer resection operations.This is most important for promoting their early recovery.
9.Molecular epidemiology of human Bocavirus infection in childhood diarrhea in Urumqi area
Qifeng LI ; Bin ZHANG ; Naer JIA ; Liang YU ; Caixia LIU ; Zhaojun DUAN ; He SUN
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2012;32(6):508-511
Objective To analysis the molecular epidemiology characteristics of human Bocavirus1-4 ( HBoV 1-4) in children for diarrhea in Urumqi area.Methods Feces samples were collected from 315 in-patient and out-patient children with diarrhea at People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,Xinjiang Province,China,all through the year of 2011.Using nested PCR,which amplified NS1(518 bp) fragments.Human Bocavirus1-4 were screened. Results The overall frequency of HBoVs was 8.57% (27/315),of which 2 were HBoV1,22 were HBoV2,and 3 were HBoV3.HBoV4 was not detected.Except XJ1378,the rest of 26 strains shared 98%-100% nucleotide sequence identity with different reference strains,but 3 HBoV3 all shared 92% nucleotide sequence identity with gorilla BGoV12009( HM145750.1 ).Phylogeny showed that NS1 fragments of HBoV3 were closer to that of HBoV1.HBoV infection was distributing throughout the year,there was no significant seasonal.There was no difference in gender,age and ethnic.Conclusion HBoV1-3 were detected throughout the year in Urumqi area,Xinjiang,HBoV2 was dominant.
10.Radiation dose reduction on mutidetector abdominal CT using adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction technique in children
Qifeng ZHANG ; Yun PENG ; Xiaomin DUAN ; Jihang SUN ; Tong YU ; Zhonglong HAN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2013;(2):112-115
Objective To investigate the feasibility to reduce radiation doses on pediatric mutidetector abdominal CT using the adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction technique (ASIR) associated with automated tube current modulation technique(ATCM).Methods Thirty patients underwent abdominal CT with ATCM and the follow-up scan with ATCM cooperated with 40% ASIR.ATCM was used with agedependent noise index (NI) settings: NI =9 for 0-5 year old and NI =11 for > 5 years old for simple ATCM group,NI =11 for 0-5 year old and NI =15 for >5 years old for ATCM cooperated with 40% ASIR group(AISR group).Two radiologists independently evaluated images for diagnostic quality and image noise with subjectively image quality score and image noise score using a 5-point scale.Interobserver agreement was assessed by Kappa test.The volume CT dose indexes (CTDIvol) for the two groups were recorded.Statistical significance for the CTDIvol value was analyzed by pair-sample t test.Results The average CTDIvol for the ASIR group was (1.38 ± 0.64) mGy,about 60% lower than (3.56 ± 1.23) mGy for the simple ATCM group,and the CTDIvol of two groups had statistically significant differences.(t =33.483,P < 0.05).The subjective image quality scores for the simple ATCM group were 4.43 ± 0.57 and 4.37 ±0.61,Kappa =0.878,P < 0.01 (ASIR group: 4.70 ± 0.47 and 4.60 ± 0.50,Kappa =0.783,P < 0.01),by two observers.The image noise score for the simple ATCM group were 4.03 ±0.56 and 3.83 ±0.53,Kappa =0.572,P < 0.01 (ASIR group: 4.20 ± 0.48 and 4.10 ± 0.48,Kappa =0.748,P < 0.01),by two observers.All images had acceptable diagnostic image quality.Conclusion Lower radiation dose can be achieved by elevating NI with ASIR in pediatric CT abdominal studies,while maintaining diagnostically acceptable images.