1.Comprehensive Intervention on Internet Addiction of Middle School Students
Rong YANG ; Zhi SHAO ; Yong ZHENG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2002;0(07):-
Objective: To explore the effect of psychotherapy in treating middle school students with IAD (internet addiction disorder). Methods: 23 cases of middle school students with IAD had been treated by cognitive therapy or behavior therapy. The IAD scale, SCL-90 scale and SDS scale were used to evaluate the effect before and after therapy. Results: After therapy, the total scores and most dimensions scores in IAD scale, SCL-90 scale and SDS scale decreased significantly than that before therapy. Conclusions: Psychotherapy especially cognitive therapy and behavior therapy is an effective in treating middle school students with IAD.
2.Establishment and optimization of real-time PCR with SYBR Green Ⅰ for quantification of survivin
Li-Hua HU ; Zheng-Jiang CHENG ; Yi-Rong LI ; Shao-Jun HUANG ;
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2003;0(12):-
Objective To establish real-time PCR with SYBR Green Ⅰ for quantification the gene of survivin.Methods The components and conditions of PCR system were optimally determined by fluorescence intensity,cycle threshold(Ct),melting curve,coefficiency and slope of the standard curve.The means to eliminate the contaminating fluorescence of primer-dimers and the mode for Ct value determination were also optimized.Using the developed PCR system,we quantificated the survivin gene in 43 patients with gastric carcinoma.Results The optimized condition for PCR amplification of survivin were 2 mmol/L of MgCl_2,2.5 U/100 ?l of Taq DNA polymerase,0.2 ?mol/L of primers,and the optimized annealing temperatures for PCR were 58℃.The influence of primer dimmer can be eliminated by setting the fluorescence collecting temperature below the Tm of the specific amplicon by 2℃.The second derivative maximum mode,instead of fit point mode,was a feasible method to determine the Ct value for quantification.The sensitivity of this method was 10 copies/?l,and a good linearity was found from 10~1 to 10~4 copies/?l(r = 0.999 7).The inter-experimental coefficient of variation was 1.13%-1.91%,whereas the coefficient of variation between runs was 3.31%-4.50%.Using the optimized PCR system,we quantificated the gene of survivin,the result indicated that survivin gene was amplified in 13.9% of gastric carcinomas.Conclusions The optimal real-time PCR with SYBR Green Ⅰ,as a cost-effective and feasible DNA quantitative method,is fit for quantification of the survivin with satisfactory repeatability and high sensitivity.
4.Role of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and -9 and vascular endothelial growth factor C in lymph node metastasis of breast cancer.
Shao-qiu ZHENG ; Rong-quan HUANG ; Ya-jie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2010;39(4):240-244
OBJECTIVETo study the expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2, MMP-9 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-C in breast cancer and their role in lymph node metastasis.
METHODSImmunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of VEGF-C, MMP-2, MMP-9 and LYVE-1 in 84 cases of breast cancer, including 52 cases with and 32 cases without lymph node metastases. The recombinant vector (pSIREN-VEGF-C) was transfected into human breast cancer cell MCF-7 by liposome, and the RNA expression of MMP-2, MMP-9 and VEGF-C in MCF-7 cells after transfection was detected by PCR.
RESULTSThe expressions of MMP-2, MMP-9 and VEGF-C were 98.1% (51/52), 88.5% (46/52), and 94.2% (49/52) respectively for the metastatic group, and 75.0% (24/32), 53.1% (17/32), and 65.6% (21/32) respectively for the non metastatic group, and there was significant difference between these groups (P < 0.05). The lymphatic vessel density between these two groups was also significantly different (P < 0.05). Increased expression of MMP-2, MMP-9 and VEGF-C was also associated with increased number of lymphatic vessels had also increased (P < 0.05). The expression of MMP-2, MMP-9 and VEGF-C in MCF-7 cells after gene transfection decreased significantly (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONMMP-2 and MMP-9 in conjunction with VEGF-C, promote lymphangiogenesis and lymph node metastasis of breast cancer.
Adult ; Aged ; Breast Neoplasms ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; surgery ; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; surgery ; Carcinoma, Medullary ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; surgery ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Female ; Humans ; Lymph Nodes ; metabolism ; pathology ; Lymphangiogenesis ; Lymphatic Metastasis ; Lymphatic Vessels ; metabolism ; pathology ; Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 ; genetics ; metabolism ; Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 ; genetics ; metabolism ; Middle Aged ; RNA Interference ; RNA, Messenger ; metabolism ; RNA, Small Interfering ; genetics ; Recombinant Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Transfection ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C ; genetics ; metabolism ; Vesicular Transport Proteins ; metabolism
5.Ocular inflammation and pathological characteristics of recurrent experimental autoimmune uveitis in rat
Hui, ZHENG ; Xiao-min, ZHANG ; Hong, NIAN ; Ling-jun, ZHANG ; Xun, LIU ; Shao, HUI ; Xiao-rong, LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2013;(7):642-646
Background Most animal models of experimental autoimmune uveitis (EAU) are single attacked procedure,with a different feature from the natural course of human recurrent autoimmune uveitis.So establishing a recurrent EAU model is necessary for the clinical study on EAU.Objective This study was to establish the recurrent EAU model in rat and investigate the ocular inflammation and pathological manifestation and interleukin-17 (IL-17)expression in the eye.Methods T cells isolated from the spleen and draining lymph nodes of Lewis rats immunized with interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein (IRBP) 1177-1191 peptide fragments (R16) 10 days earlier were re-stimulated with R16 in vitro and injected into naive syngeneic rats to establish the recurrent EAU models,and the normal Lewis rats were used as controls.The eyes of model rats were then examined daily for clinical signs of uveitis by slit-lamp biomicroscopy and scored Caspi's criteria.The rats were sacrificed 1 month,2,3months after injection respectively,and the retinal sections were prepared for the pathological examination by hemotoxylin & eosin staining.Immunohistochemistry was performed to detect the expression of IL-17 in the retina.Results Adoptive transfer of R16-specific T cells to Lewis rats induced recurrent uveitis.The inflammatory scores on the fourth day,the sixth day,and the inflammatory response disappeared on the tenth day after injection.However,the inflammatory reaction occurred repeatedly 4 or 5 times in the 2-month duration after that,and the right and left eyes of a single recipient showed a different pattern of relapse,and the clinical manifestations of EAU was similar to the natural course to those of human autoimmune uveitis.In the retinal specimens of 1-,2-and 3-month group,the number of inflammatory cells was gradually decreased as the time lapse.Compared with the normal group,the thicknesses of the entire retina,outer nuclear layer and inner nuclear layer decreased with a significant difference among the 4 groups (F=20.46,288.40,4.43,all P=0.00).The number of RGCs in the normal group,1-,2-and 3-month group was 231.27 ± 15.36,225.36 ± 17.79,132.18 ±9.39 and 67.45 ± 11.90,respectively,showing a significant difference among them (F=68.94,P=0.00).Immunohistochemistry showed that the scores of the IL-17 expression in the rat retina were 0.64 ± 0.17,1.92 ± 0.19,1.17 ± 0.23 and 0.83 ± 0.23,showing statistically significant difference (F=64.10,P=0.00).Conclusions The stimulation of R16-specific T cells can induce recurrent EAU in Lewis rat.Th17 is involved in the disease course.
6.Morphological study on development of nerve growth factor-positive neurons in the cerebellum of human fetus.
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2012;34(1):46-50
OBJECTIVETo investigate the growth and development of nerve growth factor (NGF)-positive neurons in the cerebellum of midanaphase human fetus.
METHODSThe expression of the NGF-positive neurons in the cerebrum of human fetus was observed by immunohistochemical methods, and the integral absorbance (IA) was detected.
RESULTSBy the 3rd to 4th month of gestation, neurons was seen in the ependymal, central, and marginal plate of cerebellum; the nucleus was oval and the neurons had short and small processes. By the 5th to 7th month of gestation, the number of NGF-positive neurons increased, the expressions enhanced, the nucleus was round-, oval-, or fusiform-shaped, the neurons grew larger in size, and the Purkinje cells showed NGF-positive expression. By the 8th to 10th month of gestation, the NGF-positive expression was enhanced with deeper dying, the body of Purkinje cells grew larger gradually, and the number of NGF-positive neurons in the granular cell layer and molecular layer increased. IA of the cerebellar cortical neurons of the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th month of gestation showed an increasing trend, and significant difference was observed (P < 0. 05).
CONCLUSIONNGF-positive neurons in the cerebellum play an important role for differentiation, proliferation, migration, and growth of neurons in the cerebellum.
Cerebellum ; cytology ; metabolism ; Fetus ; cytology ; metabolism ; Humans ; Nerve Growth Factor ; metabolism ; Neurons ; cytology ; metabolism ; Purkinje Cells ; metabolism
7.Appearance and clinical value of MRI in sinomasal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma
Shu-Rong LI ; Zhi-Yun YANG ; Shao-Yan ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2010;45(5):393-396
Objective To investigate the appearance and clinical value of MRI in the diagnosis of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma in nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Methods The clinical, pathological and MRI findings of five patients with pathology proved embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma in nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses were retrospectively analyzed. Results The major clinical symptoms included nasal obstruction (4 cases) , exophthalmus (4 cases) , decreased eyesight (2 cases), epistaxis ( 1 case) , decreased olfactory sensation (1 case) and restriction of eyeball movement (1 case). All 5 cases involved multilocation. Among them, 4 cases mainly located in the ethmoid sinus, one mainly located in the nasal septum. According to the IRS, 1 case was at stage Ⅱ , the other 4 cases were at stage Ⅲ. Compared to the grey matters, on T1 weighted image, the masses were homogenously isointensity in 2 cases, isointensity with patchy hyperintensity in 3 cases. On T2 weighted images, the masses were slightly hyperintensity with patchy hypointensity in 2 cases. Slightly hyperintensity with patchy hyperintensity in 3 cases. All 5 cases were markly heterogeneously enhanced after administration of contrast agents, with patchy of non-enhanced area. Of them, two were grape-like enhanced. Four cases presented with intratumor hemorrhage. Five with bony destruction. All of the 5 cases showed orbits and anterior cranial fossa meningeal involvement. Conclusions There are some special MRI findings in embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma located in nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. MRI can depict the encroachment of the tumor accurately, and may play an important role in clinical staging and in curative effect evaluation.
9.Immunohistochemical study on development of nitric oxide synthase-positive neurons in the frontal lobe of cerebrum of midanaphase human fetus.
Lan-Rong ZHENG ; Xiao-Mei HUANG ; Qian GU ; Jin-Gui SHAO
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2008;30(3):309-312
OBJECTIVETo investigate the development of nitric oxide synthase (NOS)-positive neurons in the frontal lobe of the cerebrum of human fetus in midanaphase.
METHODSThe positive expression of the NOS-positive neurons in the frontal lobe of cerebrum of human fetus was observed by immunohistochemistry.
RESULTSBy the 7th to 8th month of gestation, NOS-positive neurons in the cortical plate of frontal lobe demonstrated themselves inequality of sizes and morphological difference in the deeper layers with interspersed distribution and increased NOS response, and the distribution of beaded nerve fiber was observed between neurons of cerebral tissues. By the 9th to 10th month of gestation, NOS-positive neurons in the deeper layers of cortical plate of frontal lobe developed slightly in size of the cell body with richer cytoplast, full shape and deeper dyeing and extrusive beaded nerve fibers, and the NOS-positive neurons scattered in the shallow layer of cortical plate presented with round or oval shape. The nucleus developed bigger but with sparse cytoplasm and clear nerve process.
CONCLUSIONNOS-positive neurons in the deeper layer of cortical plate of lobus frontal consist of largely network of neural system and produce micro-environment with higher concentration of NO, which favors the differentiation, proliferation, migration, and development of various neurons.
Cerebrum ; cytology ; embryology ; Female ; Fetus ; cytology ; enzymology ; Frontal Lobe ; cytology ; embryology ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; Neurons ; cytology ; enzymology ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type I ; metabolism ; Pregnancy
10.Efficacy of intravitreal injection of Ranibizumab combined with 577 nm laser in the treatment of macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion
Wang XUE-FEI ; Tan DONG-JU ; Li MING-ZHE ; Liu HUI ; Shao ZHENG-RONG ; Xiya XIAMU
International Eye Science 2017;17(12):2325-2327
·AIM: To investigate the clinical efficacy of intravitreal injection of Ranibizumab and 577nm laser in the treatment of retinal vein occlusion combined with macular edema.·METHODS: Totally 64 patients ( 64 eyes ) with retinal vein occlusion accompanied by macular edema were treated in our hospital from June 2014 to March 2017. Among them, 40 cases ( 40 eyes ) were in the central retinal vein occlusion group, 24 cases (24 eyes) were in the branch retinal vein occlusion group. They were treated with intravitreal injection of ranibizumab 0. 5mg, and the laser photocoagulation of 577nm was performed at 5 to 7d after injection. Meanwhile, 42 patients who did not wish to be treated with injection were treated with laser treatment only. The changes of the indexes before and after treatment were compared.·RESULTS: The average number of blocking group repeated injection of branch retinal vein for 1. 71 ± 0. 79, while the average number of patients with repeated injection of central retinal vein occlusion was 2. 11 ± 0. 80. All patients requiring repeated injections interval was greater than 30d. At 1mo after treatment, there was no patients with decreased visual acuity in branch retinal vein occlusion group, while there were 6 eyes with that in central retinal vein occlusion group, 14 eyes in simply laser group. The mean best corrected visual acuity (LogMAR) of the three groups was 0. 87±0. 60, 0. 57±0. 48 and 0. 54±0. 32, respectively, were significantly lower than that before treatment (1.26±0.53, 0.86±0.39, 0.76±0.26;P< 0. 05 ). The mean macular retinal thickness before treatment was 683.24±211.83, 557.39±128.29 and 545.82± 129. 76μm, were significantly higher than those at the last follow-up 412. 09±257. 38, 356. 29 ± 133. 02 and 322. 78 ± 109. 55μm ( P < 0. 05 ). There were 6 cases of subconjunctival hemorrhage in patients treated with laser therapy combined with laser therapy. The intraocular pressure increased to 25mmHg in 2 eyes in 2 patients and recovered after symptomatic treatment.· CONCLUSION: Intravitreal injection of ranibizumab combined with 577nm laser treatment can greatly enhance the visual acuity, effective decrease macular retinal thickness in patients with retinal vein occlusion and macular edema.