1.Role of cytomegalovirus infection in renal allograft rejection:study of a possible mechanism
Hang YAN ; Wujun XUE ; Puxun TIAN
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 1982;0(04):-
0.05);but adding active virus,it was strongly positive;the results were obviously higher than those of the other 3 groups,respectively(P0.05).Conclusion When infected with CMV,the expression of ICAM1 increased obviously.CMV caused rejection reaction mainly by inducing the increase of the expression of ICAM-1 in endothelial cells.
2.Comparison of cerebral blood flow and intracranial pressure during laparoscopic gynecologic surgery performed under propofol and sevoflurane combined anesthesia
Fubo TIAN ; Shaoqiang HUANG ; Weimin HANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2010;30(3):279-281
Objective To compare the cerebral blood flow (CBF) and intracranial pressure (ICP) during laparoscopic gynecologic surgery performed under propofol and sevoflurane combined anesthesia.Methods Forty ASAⅠ orⅡ patients aged 20-59 yr weighing 44-69 kg were randomly divided into 2 groups(n=20 each):propofol group (group P) and sevoflurane group (group S).Anesthesia was induced with TCI of propofol (Ce 4μg/ml) in group P or 8% sevoflurane in group S combined with TCI of remifentanil (Ce 6 ng/ml).Tracheal intubation was facilitated with cis-atracurium 0.15 mg/kg.The patients were mechanically ventilated.PETCO2 was maintained at 35-40 mm Hg.Anesthesia was maintained with TCI of propofol or sevoflurane.inhalation combined with TCI of remifentanil.BIS value was maintained at 45-50 by adjusting Ce of propofol or concentration of sevoflurane.Intraabdominal pressure (IAP) was maintained at 12-14 mm Hg.Transcranial Doppler monitoring wag used.Cerebral blood flow velocity (CBFV) and pulsatility index (PI) were recorded at 5 min after supine position(T1)and 5 min after supine lithotomy position before induction(T2),while tracheal tube was being inserted(T3),5 min after tracheal intubation(T4),immediately and 15 min after abdominal CO2 iusnfflation in trendelenburglithotomy position (T5,T6) and at 10 min after deflation of abdomen(T7).Results CBFV was significandy decreased at T3,T4 and T7 in group P and at T4 and T7 in group S as compared with the baseline at T1.CBFV at T3 was significantly lower in group P than in group S.PI at T3,T4 was significantly decreased in group P as compared with the baseline at T1 and was significantly lower than in group S.PI at T5,6 was significantly increased as compared with the baseline in both groups but was not significantly different between the 2 groups.Conclusion When combined with remifentanil.propofol could decrease CBF and ICP while sevoflurane has no significant effect on CBF and ICP after induction.CBF and ICP are significantly increased in both groups after abdominal CO2 insufflation.
3.RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CYTOMEGALOVIRUS INFECTION AND THE PRODUCTION OF AN TICARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODY IN RENAL TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS
Hang YAN ; Wujun XUE ; Puxun TIAN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2001;13(2):116-118
Objective To investigate the relationship bet wee n cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and the production of anticardiolipin antibody (ACA) in renal transplant recipients.Methods Polymerase c hain reaction (PCR) was used qualitat ively for detection of CMV-DNA in 146 renal transplant recipients.Meanwhile,enz yme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used for detection of ACA-IgG in bl ood serum samples from these recipients and 32 healthy individuals. Results The ACA positive rate was 17.1% among the 146 ren al transplant recipients,and that of the control group was 6.3%.There was no sig nificant difference.However,the ACA positive rate of the renal transplant recipi ents infected with CMV was 31.2%.It was clearly higher than that of those with n o infection of CMV and that of the control group (P<0.005). Con clusion The production of ACA was closely related to CMV infection.It m ight be one of the factors of chronic angiopathy of the transpl anted kidney due to CMV infection.
4.Antiepileptic drug valproic acid and topiramate effects on body weight and plasma leptin levels:a meta analysis
Lili LI ; Tian TIAN ; Dongjing ZHAO ; Danfeng XU ; Hang NI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2015;24(8):764-768
Objective To systematic evaluation the antiepileptic drug valproic acid and topiramate effects on body weight and plasma leptin levels.Methods By searching the Cochrane Library,PubMed,EMBASE,CNKI,VIP Chinese Scientific Journals Database and Articles Database (from building a database to August 1,2014),qualified RCT was chosen from those articles according to inclusion and exclusion criterias and evaluated their quality.Then the meta-analysis was performed by Rev Man 5.3.Results (1) A total of 70 documents retrieved for the evaluation,12 of the literatures could be incorporated into the Meta-analysis,including a total of 634 participants,9 literatures using valproate to treat epilepsy,4 literatures used topiramate.(2)Meta-analysis:compared with other drugs,valproic acid treatment increased body mass index and leptin level in patients with epilepsy,BMI combined MD=0.88(95% CI:0.45-1.31),leptin level in the combined MD=0.58(95% CI:0.07-1.09);compared with other drugs,topiramate affect body mass index and leptin level in patients with epilepsy had no statical difference,BMI combined MD=-0.02 (95% CI:-0.62-0.58),leptin levels in the combined MD =-0.05(95% CI:-0.31-0.20).Conclusion Antiepileptic drug valproic acid may increase patients' BMI and serum leptin levels,yet topiramate in do not have influence in patients BMI and serum leptin levels;more basic and clinical researches are needed to explore serum leptin levels and the exact therapy mechanisms of antiepileptic drugs for clinicians to select antiepileptic drugs.
5.The public view of organ donation in China: analysis of questionnaire results
Hui TIAN ; Wei WANG ; Hang YIN ; Yongping QIAO ; Qingchun YAO ; Hang LIU ; Xiaiodong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2011;32(12):726-729
Objective To investigate peoples' awareness degree and attitudes about organ donation in current China.Methods A questionnaire regarding organ donation was designed,including 20 little questions distributed in 10 groups,most of which were choice questions.The major question was people's attitudes on organ donation,and the development of organ donation.The survey was held in the outpatient hall,bustling commercial district and four professional colleges.The interviewees were randomly selected,and their gender,age,education background,profession or major filed were asked to be indicated on the paper.Results 2930 valid questionnaires were acquired in all.The proportion of men to women was nearly 1 ∶ 1.2,with mean age of 38.12 years old; more than 90% of the interviewees knew organ transplantation,and could choose.some of the transplantable organs;more than 95% knew organ donation,but the time varied; nearly 90% of the interviewees approved cadaveric organ donation,and 73% of them would like to donate their organs post mortem.People who know more about organ failure and organ transplantation can give more supports to organ donation.The young students have much enthusiasm to organ donation,but much professional knowledge is also needed to firm their attitudes.The approval percentage of living organ donation was 65.3%,obviously lower than cadaveric organ donation ( P < 0.05 ).85.7% of the interviewees approved to compensate the donators family appropriately.62.9% suggested using media and various kinds of education to increase people's knowledge about organ donation,and only 20% chose appropriate legislation.Conclusion At present,the public are aware of some general knowledge about organ transplantation and organ donation.Most of the public approve organ donation and would like to donate their organs post mortem.The popularization of organ transplantation can give facilitation to organ donation.Most of the interviewees believe appropriate compensation is necessary for the donator's family.Media and education can promote the development of organ donation.
6.A study on surface plasmon resonance-based gene chip system for rapid pathogen detection
Yufeng TIAN ; Dayong GU ; Huawei YU ; Bing HANG ; Yaou ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2008;31(9):1051-1054
Objective To study application of surface plasmon resonance(SIR)system in detection of clinical pathogen with a gene chip.Methods 27 clinical samples were detected by SPR-based gene chip system.These samples were composed by 8 positive blood samples,3 positive pyoid samples,9 positive leucorrhea samples and positive reproductive tract pyoid samples,1 positive biopsy sample and 6 negative biopsy samples.Specific primers and probes for target pathogens were designed by bioinformatics methods and validated by PCR and enzyme-labelled chemiluminescence,respectively.SPR-based gene chip was prepared and utilized to detect clinical samples by SPR system.Results The primers and probes showed good specificity and accuracy,which can be applied to perform PCR and application of the gene chip.Compared with the clinical analysis,gene chip analysis of 26 clinical samples showed the consistent results.Conclusions SPR detection system proved to be accurate and reliable.The chip will have a promising prospect in application.
7.The changes of pulmonary function before and after radiotherapy in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer and its correlation with radiation pneumonitis
Yingbo XUE ; Dali TIAN ; Dong QIU ; Hang LI
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(33):4454-4456,4459
Objective To explore the effects of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) on lung function in patients with non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) ,analyze relationship between lung function indexes and radiation pneumonitis (RP) incidence rate ,dose volume histogram (DVH) parameters and incidence degree of RP .Methods 52 patients without operation first radiother‐apy patients were included ,all with Karnofsky score (KPS) ≥ 80 points .Detection of IMRT ,before the end of the end ,first months ,third months of forced vital capacity (FVC) ,forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1 .0) and diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide (DLCO) change were conducted .The incidence and degree of RP were measured ,and got the V20 and V30 value in DVH .By Spearman correlation analysis ,the relationship between pulmonary function index and the incidence of RP ,V20 ,V30 and RP was analyzed .Results Among the 52 patients ,49 patients were followed up ,the follow -up rate was 94 .2% .In the 49 pa‐tients ,two cases were excluded in the lung recurrence or lung metastasis patients ,thus a total of 47 patients were included in the fi‐nal study .There were 18 cases of RP ,the incidence of RP was 38 .30% .In the third month ,FEV1 .0 and DLCO were significantly decreased than that before radiotherapy (P<0 .05) ,FVC had no significant change (P>0 .05) .Correlation analysis showed that FVC ,FEV1 .0 and DLCO and RP were positively correlated (r=0 .451 ,0 .405 ,0 .635 ,P<0 .05);and V20 ,V30 and RP was posi‐tively correlated (r=0 .689 ,0 .725 ,P<0 .05) .Conclusion the larger the NSCLCV20 ,V30 value ,the more serious the RP would be ,thus they could be predictor of RP degree .
8.Minimum alveolar concentration of sevoflurane in neonates
Yingjun SHE ; Xingrong SONG ; Huaizhen WANG ; Junxiang HUANG ; Hang TIAN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2013;(3):323-324
Objective To determine the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of sevoflurane in Chinese neonates.Methods Thirty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ neonates,aged ≤ 28 days,with normal body weight,scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia,were enrolled in the study.Anesthesia was induced with inhalation of 6.00% sevoflurane in oxygen.The infants were tracheal intubated and mechanically ventilated.The inhaled concentration of sevoflurane was adjusted to achieve the preset end-tidal concentration and maintained at this level for 20 min.Skin incision was then performed.The concentration of sevoflurane was determined by modified Dixon's up-and-down method.The initial end-tidal concentration of sevofluren was 3.00%.Each time the concentration increased/decreased by 0.25 % in the next infant according to the infant's response.Successful skin incision was defined as no body movement during skin incision.The MAC,ED95 and 95 % confidence interval of sevoflurane were calculated using logistic regression analysis.Results The MAC and ED95 (95 % confidence interval) of sevoflurane required for successful skin incision were 2.82% (2.66%-2.98%) and 3.39% (2.89%-3.89%),respectively,in neonates.Conclusion The MAC of sevoflurane is 2.82 % in Chinese neonates and lower than the present reference values previously described in foreign reports.
9.Effects of chin lift on the structure of upper airway in normal conscious adults shown by magnetic resonance imaging
Shidong LIAN ; Hang TIAN ; Kunlin XU ; Xiaotian TAN ; Xiaoming DENG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;(9):1037-1039
Objective To investigate the effects of chin lift on the patency of upper airway in normal conscious adults using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Methods Sixteen healthy volunteers aged 21-35 yr with a body mass index of 17-26 kg/m2 were enrolled in this study.The subjects lay on their back with their heads slightly extended.The lower jaw was first left in standard position.The mouth was slightly open (the distance between the upper and lower incisors was 0.5 cm).The chin was then lifted upward.The upper airway (from the base of slull to the level of vocal cord) was scaned by MRI along the median sagital plane.The length of soft palate,root of tongue and epiglottis and the area of pharyngeal cavity were measured.The position of the rim of epiglottis was examined.The mean percentage changes induced by chin lift were calculated.Results Compared with standard position,chin lift significantly prolonged the length of soft palate,root of tongue and epiglottis and increased the area of pharyngeal cavity.The percentage change in the position of the rim of epiglottis was largest after chin lift.Conclusion Chin lift significantly improve the patency of the upper airway in conscious adult by changing the position of the rim of epiglottis and increasing the area of pharyngeal cavity.
10.Early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tuberculosis following kidney transplantation
Huizhong TIAN ; Wei WANG ; Hang LIU ; Xiaodong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2011;05(6):345-348
Objective To establish early diagnosis,treatment and prevention of tuberculosis infection following kidney transplantation.Methods Eighteen post-operative tuberculosis infections were identified among 1024 kidney transplantations performed in Beijing Chaoyang Hospital between January 2002 and December 2009.Triple immunosuppressive therapy strategy was used for these 18 patients.Of the 14 patients who received immune induction therapy,4 were treated with monoclonal antibody,and the other 10 were treated with anti-thymocyte globulin(ATG)or anti-lymphocyte globulin(ALG).Results The interval between renal transplantation and identification of tuberculosis infection ranged from 1 to 54 months.Posttransplant tuberculosis infection showed no typical clinical manifestations at early stage.Persistent or intermittent fever was the main symptom.High resolution CT and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)test were useful tools for confirmed diagnosis.After routine anti-tuberculosis treatment,17 patients were cured and 1 patient died.Conclusions The early stage symptoms of post-transplant tuberculosis may be atypical,which could result in misdiagnosis.Pulmonary high-resolution CT examination and BALF test could provide strong evidence for tuberculosis infection.