1.Survey and Suggestion for Ethical Review of Paediatric Clinical Trials
Ru DUAN ; Lan CHEN ; Qing HE ; Zhipeng ZHANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2015;(4):628-631
This article surveyed the protocols and informed consent forms of 15 paediatric clinical trials which had been reviewed by the hospital′s institutional research board from 2008 to 2013 .This survey reevaluated and made suggestions on the protocols and informed consent forms, focusing on the risk level, protocol design back-ground, risk minimization measures, the required elements as well as the language expressions of informed consent forms and finding out the shortage of informed consent and give appropriate advices.
2.Changes of T-helper1/T-helper2 Special Cytokine mRNA Expression during 5 Weeks Incremental Load Training
Zhanquan TAO ; Peijie CHEN ; Ru WANG ; Jie ZHUANG ; Zicai DUAN
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 1983;0(03):-
Objective To explore the exercise induced immunity changes during incremental load training from the view of the expression of helper T cells (Th) mRNA. Methods Using the technique of real-time quantified PCR to observe T-helper-special cytokine mRNA of peripheral blood mononuclear cell dynamically in healthy young male who have been trained with incremental exercise for five weeks. Results There was no obvious change in IL-2 mRNA during five weeks training. Meanwhile IL-4 mRNA increased greatly in the second, third and fourth week. IFN-? mRNA as well as IFN-? mRNA/IL-4 mRNA increased remarkably in the third, fourth and fifth week . Conclusion The expression of T-helper1/ T-helper2 cytokine mRNA were up-regulated after five weeks and the subjects were gradually adapt to the increased load which indicated the enhancement of immunity function .
3.Gene mutation and mRNA expression of PUMA gene in non-small cell lung cancer.
Yu-ming WANG ; Ke-wei JIN ; Ya LI ; Yun-ru CHEN ; Yong DUAN
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2009;38(2):121-122
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4.Effect of Hypoxic Preconditioning on Neural Cell Apoptosis and Expression of Bcl-2 and Bax in Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion in Rats
Xiaoqun GAO ; Cheng CHANG ; Dongxiao DUAN ; Liqiang RU ; Guangfu YIN
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2006;26(1):17-20
In order to investigate the protective effect of hypoxic preconditioning on the cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, the expression of Bcl-2 and Bax was detected by using immunohistochemical staining after 3 h cerebral ischemia followed by 1, 6, 12, 24 and 48 h reperfusion respectively in rats treated with or without hypoxic preconditioning before cerebral ischemia. In addition,the apoptosis of neural cells and the behavioral scores for neurological functions recovery were evaluated by TUNEL staining and "crawvling method", respectively. Compared with control group (cerebral ischemia-reperfusion without hypoxic preconditioning), the expression of Bcl-2 was significantly increased, but that of Bax decreased in the hypoxic preconditioning group (cerebral ischemiareperfusion with hypoxic preconditioning), both P<0. 05. The pre-treatment with hypoxic preconditioning could reduce the apoptosis of neural cells and promote the neurological function recovery as compared to control group. It was suggested that hypoxic preconditioning may have protective effects on the cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury by inhibiting the apoptosis of neural cells, increase the expression of Bcl-2 and decrease the expression of Bax.
5.Apparent diffusion coefficient map-based radiomics model for identifying the ischemic penumbra in acute ischemic stroke
Ru ZHANG ; Zhengqi ZHU ; Li ZHU ; Shaofeng DUAN ; Yaqiong GE ; Tianle WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2021;55(4):383-389
Objective:To investigate the value of ADC map-based radiomics model for identifying the ischemic penumbra (IP) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS).Methods:From January 2014 to October 2019, data of 241 patients with AIS involving the anterior cerebral circulation within 24 h after stroke onset in the First People′s Hospital of Nantong City was analyzed retrospectively. All patients received routine T 1WI, T 2WI, DWI and dynamic susceptibility contrast-perfusion weighted imaging (DSC-PWI). Considering the PWI-DWI mismatch model as the gold standard for determining IP, patients were divided into the PWI-DWI mismatch (84 cases) and PWI-DWI non-mismatch (157 cases) groups. The ROI of the low signal area and the surrounding area was drawn by two doctors at the maximum level of the lesions on the ADC maps. Then the images were imported into AK analysis software to extract the features. Firstly, the inter-class correlation coefficient was used to screen out the features with high consistency, then the maximum relevance and minimum redundancy (mRMR) and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (Lasso) regression analysis were used to screen the features. The selected features were used to construct their own radiomics model. ROC curve was used to evaluate the performance of the models, and Delong test was used to compare the area under the curve (AUC) of the two models. Results:After screening, 12 features (LongRunLowGreyLevelEmphasis_angle135_offset7, LongRunLowGreyLevelEmphasis_AllDirection_offset7, GLCMEntropy_AllDirection_offset4_SD, GLCMEnergy_angle45_offset1, ColGE_W11B25_16, ColGE_W11B25_24, HaraEntropy, SurfaceVolumeRatio, Sphericity, Quantile0.025, uniformity and Percentile75) were used to construct the radiomics model based on the low signal area of the ADC map. The area under the ROC curve in the training set was 0.900, and the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy were 84.5%, 81.4% and 83.4%, respectively. The area under the ROC curve in the validation set was 0.870, and the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy were 80.9%, 84.0% and 81.9%, respectively. Eleven features(RunLengthNonuniformity_AllDirection_offset1_SD, ShortRunLowGreyLevelEmphasis_angle45_offset1, HighGreyLevelRunEmphasis_AllDirection_offset1_SD, ShortRunLowGreyLevelEmphasis_AllDirection_offset7, HaralickCorrelation_AllDirection_offset4_SD, ClusterShade_angle45_offset7, InverseDifferenceMoment_AllDirection_offset7_SD, ColGE_W3B20_0, sumAverage, SurfaceVolumeRatio and VolumeMM) were used to construct the radiomics model based on the surrounding area of ADC map. The area under ROC curve in training set was 0.820, the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy were 80.5%, 80.2% and 80.4%, respectively; the area under ROC curve in validation set was 0.800, the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy were 78.7%, 80.0% and 79.2%, respectively. The AUC of the radiomics model based on the low signal area of the ADC map was larger than that based on the surrounding area of the ADC map (training set: Z=3.017, P=0.003; validation set: Z=0.604, P=0.002). Conclusion:The radiomics model based on ADC map has a good diagnostic efficacyin identifying the IP.
6.Cervical glandular intraepithelial neoplasia: a clinicopathologic and immunohistochemical analysis of 80 cases.
Ru LUO ; Xiao-duan CHEN ; Li-yan ZHU
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2013;42(1):32-36
OBJECTIVETo assess the clinicopathologic characteristics of cervical glandular intraepithelial neoplasia (CGIN) and to evaluate the usefulness of EnVision immunohistochemistry of various markers in identifying early invasive cervical adenocarcinoma (ICA) and its precursor lesions.
METHODSClinical and pathological characteristics of 80 cases of high grade CGIN (HCGIN), 20 ICA, and 20 cervicitis were reviewed along with immunohistochemical studies of p16, Ki-67, CEA, CA125 and bcl-2.
RESULTSThe clinical features of HCGIN were similar to those of high grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Fourty four cases (55.0%) accompanied with CIN and 9 cases (11.3%) accompanied with early cervical squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The positive rates of p16, CEA and Ki-67 in 80 cases of HCGIN were 100.0%, 63.8% and 73.8%, respectively. The positive rates of p16, CEA and Ki-67 in 20 ICA were 18/20, 16/20 and 20/20, respectively. The positive rates of p16, CEA and Ki-67 in 20 cervicitis were 1/20, 1/20 and 3/20, respectively. There was a significantly increased expression of p16, CEA and Ki-67 in ICA and HCGIN compared with cervicitis (P < 0.01). Ki-67 expression increased in ICA compared to HCGIN (P < 0.05). There was no statistical difference in CEA expression between ICA and HCGIN (P > 0.05). CA125 showed strong but nonspecific expression. Bcl-2 was negative or occasionally positive in each groups.
CONCLUSIONSHCGIN is frequently accompanied with CIN and SCC. The combined staining of p16, CEA and Ki-67 provides additional aid in the diagnosis of early stage cervical adenocarcinoma and its precursor lesions. The sensitivity of p16 and Ki-67 markers for HCGIN is higher than that of CEA. CA125 and bcl-2 immunostains offer no helpful in identifying HCGIN.
Adenocarcinoma ; metabolism ; pathology ; Adult ; Carcinoembryonic Antigen ; metabolism ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; metabolism ; pathology ; Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia ; metabolism ; pathology ; Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p16 ; metabolism ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Female ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; Ki-67 Antigen ; metabolism ; Middle Aged ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Uterine Cervicitis ; metabolism ; pathology
7.Treatment of aneurysms rupture during endovascular embolization
Xu-Ying HE ; Chuan-Zhi DUAN ; Tie-Lin LI ; Qiu-Jing WANG ; Fang-Ming YIN ; Ru-Xiang XU ;
Journal of Interventional Radiology 1994;0(02):-
Objective To evaluate the treatment of aneurysms rupture during endovascular embolization.Methods Nine aneurysms ruptured during the embolization and were treated with endovascular embolization.The reasons of aneurysms rupture during embolization,the prevention and the first aid after aneurysms rupture were analysed.Results Seven patients recovered and 2 died.Conclusions The optimal treatment of aneurysms rupture during endovascular embolization is effective,(J Intervent Radiol,2007,16: 132-134)
8.Preventive effect of itraconazole oral solution for invasive fungal infection in neutropenic patients with acute leukemia after chemotherapy
Wenbing DUAN ; Yu ZHANG ; Yongqiang WEI ; Fen HUANG ; Xiaolei WEI ; Qi WEI ; Xiaofang LI ; Min DAI ; Ru FENG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2012;05(3):162-164,183
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of itraconazole oral solution for prevention of invasive fungal infection ( IFI ) in neutropenic patients with acute leukemia after chemotherapy.Methods Clinical data of 136 neutropenic patients with acute leukemia after chemotherapy at the Department of Hematology,Nanfang Hospital from January 2008 to December 2010 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients were divided into itraconazole group ( n =67 ) and control group ( n =69).There were 36 patients with acute nonlymphocytic leukemia ( ANLL),31 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in itraconazole group;while in control group,there were 30 patients with ANLL,38 with ALL and 1 with biphenotypic acute leukaemia (BAL).Patients in itraconazole group received intraconazole after chemotherapy until the neutrophil count was increased to 0.5 × 109/L or the body temperature returned to normal and without any imaging evidence of IFI.The incidence of IFI and clinical features were compared between the groups using SPSS 13.0 software.Pearson x2 test was used for nominal variables,for measurement data,t (normal distribution) or Mann-Whitney U (skewed distribution) test were used.Results There were 12 cases ( 17.9% ) suffering from IFI in itraconazole group and 32 cases (46.4%) in the control group (x2 =12.59,P < 0.01 ).For ANLL patients,the incidence of IFI in itraconazole group was significantly lower than that in control group ( 16.7% vs.56.7%,x2 =11.53,P <0.01 ).In itraconazole group,the incidence of IFI in female patients was significantly lower than that in male patients ( 8.6% vs.28.1%,x2 =4.35,P <0.05 ).And for the female patients,the incidence of IFI in itraconazole group was significantly lower than thatin the control group (8.6% vs.44.7%,x2 =11.98,P<0.01).Conclusion Itranconzole oral solution can effectively prevent IFI in neutropenic patients with acute leukemia after chemotherapy,especially for the female patients with ANLL.
9.Detection rate of chromosomal abnormalities in women with different indications for invasive prenatal diagnosis and procedure-related complications
Jie LI ; Tong RU ; Haiyan ZHU ; Ruifang ZHU ; Ying ZHANG ; Yan GU ; Xing WU ; Ying YANG ; Honglei DUAN ; Chenyan DAI ; Yan YANG ; Yali HU
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2009;12(2):88-92
Objective To discuss the detection rate of chromosomal abnormalities in women with different indications for invasive prenatal diagnosis(amniocentesis and eordocentesis), and the procedure-related complications. Metheds A retrospective analysis was conducted on 1264 women, who underwent invasive prenatal diagnosis (1082 amniocentesis and 182 eordocentesis), and the procedure-related complications were reviewed. Results The indications for invasive prenatal diagnosis in these 1264 women were: increased risk at prenatal screening (651, 51.5%), advanced maternal age (≥35) (318, 25.2%), abnormal foundings through uhrasonograph (136, 10.8%),history of adverse pregnancy (88, 6.9%), one or two abnormal serologic markers (52,4.1%), and chromosomal balance translocation carrier in either one of the couple(19, 1.5%). Thirty-seven cases were found to be chromosomal abnormalities with clinic significance and the indications for them were: ultrasonic abnormality (20/136, 14.7%); increased risk at prenatal screening (12/651, 1.8%); one or two abnormal serologic markers (1/52, 1.9%); history of adverse-pregnant (1/88, 1.1%)chromosomal balance translocation carrier in either one of the couple (3/19, 15.8%); advanced maternal age (0/318). Among the 1264 cases, 5 experienced spontaneous abortion and the procedure-related fetal loss rates were 0.28% for amniocentesis (3/1082) and 1.09% for cordocentesis (2/182), P=0. 154. The rate of complications after cordocentesis was significantly higher than amniocentesis (9.89 % vs 0.18 %, P= 0.0001). Conclusions Routine fetal karyotyping should be prompted after prenatal ultrasonographic abnormalities. However, invasive prenatal diagnosis due to advanced maternal age alone is controversial. Amniocentesis is the fist choice for invasive prenatal diagnosis.
10.Examination of serum hyaluronic acid level in patients with oral and maxillofacial malignancy.
Ru-dong XING ; Shi-min CHANG ; Yu-qin DUAN ; Fang-ming ZHANG ; Fu-sheng DONG
West China Journal of Stomatology 2004;22(4):309-311
OBJECTIVETo determine the level of hyaluronic acid (HA) in serum of patients with oral and maxillofacial malignancy and to investigate the correlation between the levels of serum HA and stage of the malignant lesions and treatment response.
METHODS44 patients with oral and maxillofacial malignancy were analyzed and 24 healthy individuals served as controls. Venous blood was collected from the patients before treatment and the healthy individuals. One week after therapy, venous blood were collected in 24 patients once again. Serum levels of HA were measured with quantitative radioimmunoassay (RIA).
RESULTSBefore treatment, the serum HA concentration in patients with oral and maxillofacial malignancy was significantly higher than that of the controls (P < 0.05). Also, the serum HA concentration in patients with OSCC was significantly higher than that of the controls (P < 0.05). No difference was noted in serum HA concentration between patients with salivary ACC and the control group (P > 0.05). The serum HA concentration of patients in stage III and IV was significantly higher than that of patients in stage I and II (P < 0.05). Serum HA levels decreased in patients after a complete treatment, but the difference was not significant (P > 0.05).
CONCLUSIONSerum levels of HA may be useful in diagnosis of OSCC and was associated with clinical stages in patients with oral and maxillofacial malignancy. However, it may not be contributory to monitoring treatment response in patients with oral and maxillofacial malignancy.
Case-Control Studies ; Humans ; Hyaluronic Acid ; blood ; Mouth Neoplasms ; blood ; Neoplasm Staging