1.Neuronal tracing and immunohistochemistry of BDNF gene transfected olfactory ensheathing cells transplant in spinal cord injury
Tianjun GAO ; Shaojun LIU ; Shuxun HOU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(11):-
Objective To evaluation of the result of transplantation of BDNF gene transfected olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) to repair spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods The rat with SCI were divided into non-OECs, OECs and transfected OECs groups. The evidences of anatomical regeneration across the transection site were demonstrated by both neuronal tracing and immunohistochemical methods. Results 12w after implantation the retrograde labeling study with flurogold showed abundant labeled neurons in the superior part of CNS. There were a lot of labeled neurons in the intermediate zone and dorsal column of lower thoracic spinal cord rostral to the transection site. Labeled neurons were also observed in the upper thoracic and cervical spinal cord, reticular nucleus and raphe nucleus of oblongata, as well as reticular nucleus and parabrachial nucleus of pons. The anterograde labeling of PHA-L showed that regenerated fibers of upper neurons overcame glial scar and regrew into the distal part of spinal cord through the grafts. Some labeled fibers extended long enough to the caudal gray matter of the transected site. Conclusion The implantation of OECs transfected by BDNF gene may benefit the survival and regeneration of the injured axons, and accelerate the repair of the injured spinal cord in a more efficient way than that with OECs alone.
2.A PET study on brain of chronic unpredictable mild stimulations (CUMS)-induced depressive rats
Jinpeng LIU ; Hua LIU ; Junyu GAO ; Shaojun LIU
Military Medical Sciences 2015;(6):456-459
Objective To observe the metabolic changes in the whole brain of chronic unpredictable mild stimulations ( CUMS)-induced depressive rats using PET imaging technology.Methods After 4 weeks’ of CUMS, rats of experimental group were divided into two groups:Group D( depression) and Group ND( no depression) , according to the degree of sugar addiction, distance of spontaneous activity and relative body mass.Then metabolic changes in the whole brain of these rats and those in control group ( CON) were observed using PET technology, and the differences were companred between the threegroups.Results (1)ComparedwithGroupCON,metabolismofGroupDwaselevatedinbilateralS1,thalamus, globus pallidus, insula, M2 and left claustrum, but descended in right inferior colliculus, splenium of corpus callosum and cerebellum.(2) Metabolism of Group D increased in the bilateral CA3 region of hippocampus, M1, M2, striatum, S1 and olfactory bulb, but decreased in the left cuneate nucleus and hippocampus compared to Group ND.( 3 ) Compared with Group CON, there was no region of the brain in Group ND where metabolism was enhanced, but metabolism in the lateral septal nucleus, bilateral striatum, hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus, bilateral S1 and right globus pallidus of Group ND was reduced.Conclusion The metabolic characteristic in the brain of depressive rats is that heightened regions are all in front of the coronal plane 4 mm post bregma, while lowered regions are behind.Moreover, both cerebral hemispheres are roughly symmetrical.It can be concluded that abnormal interactions between different regions of the brain contributes to the occurrence of depression.
3.Effects of Metformin on Mesenchymal Stem Cells cultured in Adipogenic Medium
Haibo ZHANG ; Shaojun ZHANG ; Ying GAO ; Jing HU
Journal of Medical Research 2006;0(12):-
Objective To investigate the effect of metformin on proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) cultured in adipogenie medium. Methods Bone marrow MSCs were isolated from SD rats and cultured in adipogenic medi- um with or without 100?mol/L metformin. MTT test was performed to evaluate the proliferation of cells, while oil red O staining and real time RT - PCR were performed to evaluate the differentiation of cells. Results The number of bone marrow MSCs in two groups both increased over time, and metformin induced more cells. However, the cells affected by metformin showed smaller and less cytoplasmic lipid droplets compared with the cells in control group. Moreover, real time RT - PCR has shown the inhibitory effect of metformin on adipocyte differentiation, with significantly decreased mRNA levels for adipogenic markers. Conclusion Metformin may promote proliferation, but inhibit differentiation of bone marrow MSCs cultured in adipogenic medium.
4.Radioimmunoassay of TNF?, IGF, and TGF? in proliferative vitreoretinopathy
Fang GAO ; Yi WANG ; Shaojun CHEN ; Yong LIU ;
Journal of Third Military Medical University 1988;0(05):-
Objective To measure the levels of tumor necrosis factor ? (TNF?), insulin like growth factor (IGF), and transforming growth factor ? (TGF?) in the pathogenesis of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), traumatic proliferative vitreoretinopathy (TPVR), and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). Methods The levels of TNF?, TGF?, and IGF in vitreous samples taken from 56 patients and 13 normal subjects were determined by radioimmunoassay (RIA). Results The levels of TNF? and IGF in vitreous samples from patients with PVR, TPVR, and PDR increased significantly, as compared with those of the normal controls ( P 0.05). Conclusion TNF? and IGF participate in the pathogenesis of PVR, TPVR, and PDR.
5.Modified endoscopic rhytidectomy in forehead and temporal area
Jintu ZHU ; Huasen QIU ; Shousong GAO ; Bo LIU ; Ning ZHANG ; Fei CHE ; Shaojun XU ; Xinghong SHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2009;15(5):304-307
Objective To explore the aesthetic efficacy of modified endoscopic rhytidectomy by using the techniques to minimize tissue damage,to obviate injury to the vessels and nerves,and to control bleeding and to firm fixation.Methods Two discontinuous incisions were made in the temporal scalp during the procedure,obviating injury to the branches of the superficial temporal vessels.Endoscopic technique was used to facilitate elevating,hemostasis,slinging and fixation in the plane under superficial temporal fascia.Three transverse incisions were made after the hairline in the forhead scalp,the operation was carried out by using endoscopic equipment,and the elevated forhead flap was slinged and fixed upward to the lamina externa cranii.Results 58 cases were received endoscopic forehead and temporal rhytidectomy,only slight edema was observed after surgery,and no obvisous ecchymosis was found.All patients returned home 7 days after operation.Degree of satisfaction on long-term follow-up showed that 56 cases(96.55%)improved obviously one year postoperatively;35 cases followed up 2 years,33(94.29%)of them improved obviously.None case was suffered from facial nerve injury.Conclusion The purpose of endoscopic rhytidectomy is to avoid carrying out the operation out of sight,to minimize unexpected damage to vessels and nerves,and to facilitate dissection,hemostasis,suturing,slingling and fixation.By refining the technique,we can achieve minimal injury,shorten recovery period,and obtain more satisfactory results,so the indication for operation is extended.
6.Comparative application of three methods for testing distance visual acuity among children
GAO Zongshi, XU Shaojun, ZHU Yi, SUN Zhihong, SU Yu, TAO Fangbiao
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(9):1414-1417
Objective:
To understand the differences in the application of three distant vision examination methods in children, so as to provide a reference for developing a unified distant vision examination for this population.
Methods:
The study involved 98 children aged 4 to 16 years who visited the ophthalmology department of a children s hospital in Anhui Province between August 15 and 25, 2022. Vision was measured using the distant vision test method specified in the 2014 National Student Physical Fitness and Health Survey (V1), the 2019 National Student Physical Fitness and Health Survey (V2), and Specification for Screening of Refractive Error in Primary and Secondary School Students (WS/T 663-2020) (V3). The paired samples McNemar s test and Wilcoxon test were performed to compare the detection rate of poor vision and the difference between the visual acuity test results of the three methods.
Results:
The results of the 98 children examined according to V1, V2, and V3 showed that the M (P25, P 75 ) of the right eye were 4.8(4.6,5.0),4.8(4.7,5.0),and 4.8(4.7,5.0)while the left eye visual acuity M ( P 25 , P 75 ) were 4.8 (4.6,5.0),4.9( 4.7 ,5.0),and 4.9(4.7,5.0),respectively. The rates of poor visual acuity detection for the right eye were 63.3%, 58.2% and 58.2 % for V1, V2, and V3, respectively, while for the left eye, they were 58.2%, 54.1% and 53.1%, respectively. McNemar test results showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the rates of poor visual acuity detection between the right and left eyes for V1 vs. V2, V1 vs. V3, and V2 vs. V3 (left eyes: χ 2=2.25,2.29,0.00,right eyes: χ 2=3.20,3.20,0.00, P >0.05).Wilcoxon test results indicated that there were statistically significant differences between the right and left eye visual acuity groups for V1 vs. V2 and V1 vs. V3 (left eyes: Z =-4.15,-4.60, right eyes: Z = -4.70,-4.99, P <0.01).
Conclusion
Irrespective of whether the starting visual standard starts at row 4.0 or 5.0, different standards of visual standard passage have an impact on the visual acuity results. It is recommended that existing methods of screening for distance vision are standardized.
7.Influence of Different Transport Modes on the Efficacy of Direct Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Acute ;ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction
Jun SHEN ; Huigen JIN ; Zongjun LIU ; Shaojun OU ; Wei YANG ; Zhihua WANG ; Yingmei LI ; Junqing GAO ; Wenquan ZHANG ; Weiqing WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2016;23(1):25-27
Objective:To explore the influence of different transport modes on the efficacy of direct percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute ST‐elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) .Methods :A total of 268 STEMI patients undergoing emergency PCI during Jan 2013 and Dec 2014 were selected .Among them ,there were 139 patients whose single‐time 12‐lead ECG results were scanned and sent to specified cardiologists ’ cellphones by ambulances or community doctors via wechat app (chest pain center mode exploration group ) and 129 patients who went to hospital by themselves (common treatment group) .The door to balloon dilatation time (D‐to‐B) ,the probability of D‐to‐B shorter than 90 minutes (target rate ) , the mortality during hospitalization , the incidence of heart failure , the average hospitalization days and hospitalization cost were compared between the two groups .Results:The results of comparison between the chest pain center mode exploration group and the common treatment group were shown as below :the D‐to‐B time ([86 .4 ± 4 .5] min vs .[97 .4 ± 10 .3] min ,P<0 .01) ,hospital during mortality (2 .9% vs9 .3% ,P<0 .05) ,the incidence of heart failure (4 .3% vs .11 .6% ,P<0 .05) ,the average hospitalization days ([8 .7 ± 3 .2] d vs .[10 .9 ± 4 .5] d ,P<0 .05] and hospitalization costs ([50 347 ± 19 310] yuan vs .[58 102 ± 41 178] yuan ,P<0 .05) .And all the differences were statistically significant .Conclusions :Regional chest pain center mode can shorten the reperfusion time and reduce the short‐term mortality for STEMI patients .
8.Analysis on the time of sunshine exposure among Chinese primary and middle school students in 12 provinces
Xiaoyan WU ; Shaojun XU ; Guopeng GAO ; Juxiang JIN ; Wenjuan HUA ; Fangbiao TAO
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2016;37(4):496-500
Objective To investigate the characteristics on the time of sunshine exposure in Chinese primary and middle school students.Methods A total of 43 771 primary and middle school students were randomly selected from 12 provinces in China.A self-reported questionnaire was used to understand their time of sunshine exposure on weekdays and weekends as well as related family information and behaviors.x2 test was used to compare the hours of sunshine exposure among different groups.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify the influencing factors.Results Results from the current survey indicated that the average time of sunshine exposure on weekdays and weekends were 2.49 and 3.22 hours,respectively.On weekdays,proportions of students with time of sunshine exposure ≤2 h/d or >2 h/d were 60.81% and 39.19%,respectively.On weekends,the proportions became 44.05% and 55.95%,respectively.On weekdays,the time of sunshine exposure as ≤2 h/d was significantly different among factors as sex,urban or rural area,residential area,self-rating academic performance,type of housing or ways of commuting to school.On weekends,the time of sunshine exposure ≤2 h/d were significantly different among sex,residential areas,self-rating academic performance,type of housing and ways of commuting to school.Data from the multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the limited sunshine exposure was significantly associated with factors as:type of primary schools,being girls,students living in the urban area or living in central or western areas,with normal or better academic performances,living in a fiat apartment and the time spent on watching video program >2 h/d both on weekdays and weekends.Conclusion The time of sunshine exposure seemed not enough among school students and significant differences were seen among different groups.
9.Preliminary application of a novel distraction reductor in the surgical treatment of unstable distal radius fractures with metaphyseal volar comminution
Shengli XIA ; Meiqi QIAO ; Ziyuan MA ; Feng GAO ; Bin WANG ; Shaojun WANG ; Zeyi SUN ; Xiaoxiao ZHOU ; Cunguo YI ; Ribao SU ; Xiaoguang JIN ; Xiuhui WANG ; Xuhan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2023;25(8):663-669
Objective:To evaluate a novel distraction reductor in the surgical treatment of unstable distal radius fractures with metaphyseal volar comminution.Methods:From January 2019 to December 2020, 27 patients with unstable distal radius fracture complicated with metaphyseal volar comminution were treated at Department of Orthopaedics, Zhoupu Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences. They were 6 males and 21 females, with an age of (69.4±9.4) years. All fractures were unilateral and closed, involving the right side in 17 cases and the left side in 10 cases. All patients were treated by internal fixation with an anatomical locking plate through the volar approach and the novel distraction reductor was used to reduce the fracture ends. Regular imaging examinations were performed to evaluate the reduction, maintenance and union of fractures after surgery. One year after operation, the curative efficacy was assessed by evaluation of the range of wrist motion, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score, Gartland-Werley score and Bartra radiology score.Results:All the operations went on successfully with a duration of (92.3±8.9) min. All the incisions healed primarily. The follow-up time was (15.9±2.9) months. The radial height, palmar tilt, ulnar inclination and articular surface step-off immediately after operation [(11.23±1.51) mm, 12.10°±3.44°, 20.54°±3.44°, and (0.95±0.42) mm] were not significantly lost compared with those one year after operation [(11.22±1.55) mm, 12.07°±3.44°, 20.51°±3.33°, and (0.93±0.40) mm] (all P>0.05). One year after operation, the range of wrist motion was good with dorsiflexion of 59.7°±5.5°, palm flexion of 63.0°±9.1°, pronation of 66.5°±5.5°, supination of 61.2°±5.6°, radial deviation of 22.7°±4.8°, and ulnar deviation of 30.3°±6.1°; DASH score was 13.5±5.5; Bartra radiology score was 88.6±6.5, giving an excellent and good rate of 88.9% (24/27);Gartland-Werley score was 2.7±2.1, giving an excellent and good rate of 92.6% (25/27). Follow-ups observed no poor fracture healing, internal fixation failure, tendon or nerve injury or traumatic arthritis. Conclusion:In the surgical treatment of unstable distal radius fractures with metaphyseal volar comminution, the novel distraction reductor can lead to ideal reduction of displaced fractures and effectively correct the shortening caused by volar cortex comminution to achieve satisfactory functional effects in clinic.
10.Effects of whole body vibration training combined with blood flow restriction on motor function and com-munity activity in elderly stroke patients with hemiplegia
Liangwen SUN ; Chunxia WEI ; Miao LIU ; Min LU ; Shaojun GAO ; Bo WANG ; Qiang DUAN ; Wei LI ; Xiaoqun HUANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(20):2874-2879
Objective To investigate the impact of whole body vibration training combined with intermittent blood flow restriction on the motor function and community activity in elderly stroke patients with hemiplegia.Methods A total of 80 convalescent hemiplegic patients after stroke who were hospitalized in the Rehabilitation Medicine Department of Yichang Central People's Hospital(Xiling Campus)from October 2021 to December 2023 were included and randomly divided into control group(n=25),vibration group(n=28)and combination group(n=27)using the random number table method.All patients received conventional rehabilitation training,on the basis;the vabration group received whole body vibration training,while the combination group received whole body vibration training combined with intermittent blood flow restriction.Before and after 6 weeks of training,the balance function was evaluated with Berg balance scale(BBS),while the gait function was tested with 6-minute walking test(6MWT)and the Community Balance and Mobility scale(CB&M)was used to assess the community activity ability.The community balance and mobility(CB&M)were evaluated in the first and third month after discharge.Results There was no significant difference in BBS,CB&M scores and 6MWT walking distance between the three groups before training(P>0.05).After 6 weeks of training,the three groups showed significant increases in the BBS,CB&Mscores and the walk distance of 6MWT(P<0.001).Furthermore,compared with the control group,the combination group and the vibration group were significantly beter(P<0.05),and there was no signifi-cant difference between the combination group and the vibration group(P>0.05).At the first and third month of follw-up after discharge,the CB&M scores of the three groups were significantly higher than those of the control group(P<0.05),while there was no significant difference between the CB&M scores of the combination group and the vibration group at the first month of follow-up(P>0.05).But the CB&M scores of the combination group was higher than those of the vibration group at the third month of follow-up,and the difference was statistically signifi-cant(P<0.05).Conclusion On the basis of conventional rehabilitation,whole body vibration training combined with intermittent blood flow restriction can significantly enhance balance function,balance confidence,walking ability and mobility in early stage of community life for elderly stroke patients with hemiplegia,potentially facilitat-ing their return to community life.