1.Identification of Viticis Fructus and Its Adulterants by ITS2 Sequence
Xiaocun ZHANG ; Di XU ; Wei SUN ; Ming SONG ; Xia LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(11):2366-2370
ITS2 sequence was used as a barcode to identify Viticis Fructus and its adulterants. The study collected 46 samples include Viticis Fructus and its adulterants. The sequences were obtained by extracting DNA, amplification, sequencing bi-direstionlly, and then assembling with CodonCode Aligner. To identify Viticis Fructus and its adulterants, the study used the methods of computing the genetic distances by Kimura 2-Parameter (K2P) model and constructing the Neighbor-joining (NJ) phylogenetic trees using MEGA5.0. The results showed that the maximum inter-specific K2P distance of Viticis Fructus was less than the minimum inter-specific K2P distance of Viticis Fructus and its adulterants and the NJ tree indicated that the Viticis Fructus and its adulterants could be distinguished clearly. Therefore, using ITS2 barcode can distinguished Viticis Fructus and its adulterants accurately.
2.Inhibition of a small interfering dsRNA targeting hypoxia inducible factor-1α on retinal neovascularization in mice
Wei-tao, SONG ; Xiao-bo, XIA ; Si-qi, XIONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2012;30(4):311-315
BackgroundHypoxia-inducible factor-1 α (HIF-1α) specific double-stranded RNA ( dsRNA ) mediated by liposome inhibit reinal neovascularization in mice at dose-dependent manner. ObjectiveThe present study was to investigate the inhibitory effect of dsRNA targeting HIF-1α on retinal neovascularization in mice.MethodsModels of oxygen-induced retinal neovascularization were set up in C57BL/6J mouse through exposure of postnatal day 7 ( P7 ) to (75±3) % oxygen for 5 days.Fluorescein conjugated Dextran angiography of retinal vascular was performed to identify the retinal neovascularization.The 8 mice of the normal group were raised in the room air.Fifty-one P7 mice exposed to(75±3)% oxygen for 5 days and then returned to the room air and assigned to control group ( 3 mice),empty vector group( 3 mice) and gene therapy group (45 mice),and the latter were medially divided to 9 groups randomly according to dose-ratio ( liposomes ∶ plasmid).The pSilencer 2.1-U6 hygro was injected in the model mice of empty vector group,and different dose-ratios of pSilencer2.1-U6 hygro-HIF-1α dsRNA were injected respectively in the model mice of various gene therapy groups.Fluorescein conjugated Dextran angiography of retinal vascular was performed to observe the morphology of new blood vessels,and retinal slides were prepared to score the numbers of nuclei extending beyond the inner limiting membrane( ILM ),and expression of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) was detected in the retina by immunohistochemistry.Results The retinal blood vessels of the normal group formed a fined radial branching pattern.The retinal vascular patterns in the control group and the empty vector group were characterized by decreased central perfusion in both the superficial and the deep layers.The abundant vessels were distorted and irregular in the control group and empty vector group,and the obstructed capillary and lots of neovascular tufts were seen.The retinal neovascularization and non-perfusion distraction in the every gene therapy group were reduced markedly with the most severe appearance in 1 ∶ 1 ( liposomes ∶ plasmid) dose-ratio group.Few vascular endothelial cell nucleus extending beyond the ILM were found in the normal group;while a large number of vascular endothelial cell nucleus were showed in the control group and empty vector group with the occurring rate 100%.Statistically,no significant difference was seen in the number of nuclei extending beyond the ILM between the control group and the empty vector group(11.57±5.85 vs 11.53±6.15),however,that in 1∶1 (liposomes∶plasmid) group was reduced markedly ( 2.17 ± 4.23 ) ( P < 0.01 ).Immunohistochemistry revealed that VEGF was faintly expressed in the normal group but strongly expressed in the control group and the gene therapy group.VEGF expressions of various gene therapy groups were weaker than ones of the control group and the empty vector group.ConclusionsRetinal neovascularization can be efficiently inhibited by intravitreal injection of the pSilencer2.1-U6 hygro-HIF-1α dsRNA mediated by liposome.Proportion of 1 ∶ 1 (liposomes ∶ plasmid)has a maximized efficiency.
3.The Application Under Digital Radiography-Guided Selection of Bone Biopsy(A Report of 41 Cases)
Wei LONG ; Qingfa HE ; Mu LIU ; Song TAN ; Xiaoling XIA
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(10):-
Objective To discuss the method, safety and selection of instrument in bone biopsy under digital radiography-guided. Methods Bone biopsy in 41 patients with bone lesion were performed under digital radiography-guided. Using the MDTECH super-core Ⅱ biopsy instrument, the MDTECH biopsy needle and osseous drill.Results The successful rate was 100% and the posilive rate was90.3%. None of them had severe complications. Conclusion Bone biopsy is a safe , accurate and effective method under digital radiography-guided.
4.Gemstone Spectral CT Optimal Single Energy Imaging in Lower Extremity Angiography
Wei XIA ; Xusheng SONG ; Xiaorui YIN ; Ruixue LI ; Jingtao WU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2014;(11):842-845
Purpose To implement lower artery angiography in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease, and to investigate the feasibility of lower extremity gemstone spectral CT angiography in improving image quality.Materials and Methods Forty-eight patients suspected with lower extremity arterial occlusive diseases were randomly divided into research group and control group. Research group (24 cases) were carried out gemstone spectral CT angiography (CTA) scan and control group (24 cases) were scanned with multi-slice spiral CT (CTA). The CT value of the common iliac artery, popliteal artery and its branches was measured and contrast to noise ratio (CNR) were calculated in both groups. The images were evaluated independently by 2 senior physicians based on a 5-level evaluation standard.Results The CT value of common iliac artery, popliteal artery, anterior tibial artery and the CNR in research group were all higher than those in control group (t=8.7, 7.9, 12.6 and 17.2,P<0.01), but the background noise was lower than that in control group (t=1.5,P<0.01). The scores of two image quality accessed by physician 1 and 2 were 110:90 and 111:93 respectively with statistical difference (Z=-7.6 and-8.0, P<0.01).Conclusion The image obtained by gemstone spectral CT optimal single energy image technique is much better than that by conventional multi-slice spiral CT in lower extremity angiography.
5.Characteristics of electrooculogram in normal subjects
Zhao-Hua, XIA ; Qian, TAN ; Wei-Qiong, SONG
International Eye Science 2007;7(3):630-631
AIM: Test the character of Electrooculogram (EOG) in normal subjects so as to obtain reference values.METHODS: By using Vision Monitor visual evoked response imaging system, the EOG was recorded on 60 normal subjects (73 eyes).RESULTS: EOG under the condition of normal pupil was recorded in normal subjects according to ISCVE standard. The dark trough potential was (701.8±265.1)μV, the light peak potential was (1255.0±447.7)μV, the Arden ratio (light peak /dark trough ratio)was 180%±21%.CONCLUSION: Our study reflected the spatial characteristics of electrooculogram in normal subjects,provided reliable normal reference values for clinical research.
7.Case-control study on the visual information integration and visual working memory of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Yujuan CHU ; Tongkun SHI ; Xia LI ; Jia SONG ; Caihong SUN ; Wei XIA ; Lijie WU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(4):319-321
Objective To find out the brain function characters of visual information integration and visual working memory with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) children. Methods 1∶ 1 case-control study was used on the study. 45 ADHD children who met DSM-IV criteria were recruited as case group,45 normal children from primary school were chosen as control group. Two groups children received the test of contour-integration,positional noise, temporal order memory, pattern memory. Results The ADHD double eyes' contour integration ( ( 1.62 ± 0. 81 ), ( 1.69 ± 0.87 ) ) were significantly lower than the control group' ( (2.02 ± 1.10), ( 1.98 ±0.81 )). There was no significant difference of double eyes' positional noise between case group( (1.98 ±0.89 ), ( 2.20 ± 1.10 ) ) and the control group ( ( 2.20 ± 0. 97 ), ( 2.30 ± 0. 83 ) ). The temporal order memory,pattern memory ( ( 1.89 ± 1.30), ( 1.18 ± 0.44) ) showed significantly lower in case group(P< 0.05 ) than that in control group ( ( 2.98 ± 1.25 ), ( 1. 44 ± 0. 66) ). Conclusion Results indicate that children with ADHD have deficiency in visual perception and the ability of visual information integration, and have significantly deficiency in visual working memory and executive-function.
8.Clinical observation on pemetrexed disodium in the treatment of advanced pulmonary adenocarcinoma
Wei GUO ; Ruifen TIAN ; Xia ZHANG ; Fangfang SHEN ; Qiaoli REN ; Xia SONG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2013;(1):12-14
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and drug-related toxicities of pemetrexed disodium in the treatment of advanced pulmonary adenocarcinoma.Methods A total of 41 patients who had received pemetrexed disodium and cisplatin therapy were retrospectively reviewed.The patients were given respectively pemetrexed disodium (500 mg/m2,1st day) and cisplatin (200 mg/m2,1-4 day) until disease progressed.The clinical outcomes and adverse reactions were observed.Results The CR rate was 7.3 % (3/41),PR rate was 22.0 % (9/41),SD rate was 31.7 % (13/41),PD rate was 39.0 % (16/41),the DRR was 29.3 % (12/41),DCR rate was 61.0 % (25/41),the median PFS was 5 months.The age,sex,smoking history,staging and timing of treatment had not the statistics difference on ORR and DCR.The sex,smoking history,staging and timing of treatment had not the statistical difference on PFS (P > 0.05).The main toxicities were fatigue,nausea,vomiting and myelosuppression.Conclusion The pemetrexed disodium and cisplatin are feasible and welltolerated for advanced pulmonary adenocarcinoma patients.
9.Study on the EEG characteristics and its correlation with visual attention function in attention deficithyperactivity disorder
Xia LI ; Tongkun SHI ; Jia SONG ; Chaixia SUN ; Wei XIA ; Lijie WU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(7):592-594
Objective To explore the EEG characteristics and the correlation between EEG characteristics and visual attention function in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD).Methods 1:1 case-control study wag applied(37 ADHD children were compared with 37 healthy control groups).Participants aged from 6 to 14 years were involved in this study.All children were tested EEG characteristics and visual function,including the frequency,amplitude,relative power and counting missing features test.And the correlation was analyzed between relative power and visual function.Results The θ amplitude((20.48±14.99μV)in ADHD wag significantly higher than that in the control group((12.37±8.06)μV),(P<0.05);the β frequency((16.63±1.72)Hz) in ADHD was significantly lower than that in the control group((16.63±1.72)Hz,P<0.05);the relative power of β in ADHD(5.24±1.24)was significantly lower than that in the control group(6.30±1.19),(P<0.05);the θ/β ratio in ADHD(4.22±1.26)was significantly higher than that in the control group(3.41±0.52)(P<0.05);the double eyes'counting missing features mark(56.76±19.16),(49.73±23.39) in ADHD were significantly lower than that in the control group(72.43 ±17.23),(71.35±16.69).There wag significant negative correlation between the θ relative power and double eyes'counting missing features(r=-0.448 and-0.361);the θ/β ratio had significantly negative correlation with the fight eye's counting missing features(r=-0.352).Conclusion Compare to the normal control group,the ADHD group shows significant difference in EEG characteristics and visual attention function.The change of EEG power characteristics hag a significant affect on the allocation of attention.
10.Application of deltopectoral skin flap in the repair of extensive facial wound secondary to massive scar re-vision
Xianjie MA ; Kaihua LU ; Wei XIA ; Shuzhong GUO ; Yan HAN ; Hui ZHANG ; Wensen XIA ; Baoqiang SONG ; Yong PAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2009;15(3):170-172
Objective To explore the technique of massive facial scar revision. Methods All 12 patients in the group were treated with expanded deltopectoral skin flap. In the primary surgery, expander was implanted underneath deltopectoral flap region through an incision inferior to the clavi-cle. The skin perforators of transverse cervical artery and thoracoacromial artery were ligated during surgery, and the internal thoracic artery was carefully preserved. After the deltopectoral skin flap was fully expanded, the second surgery was performed and the facial scar was released and the normal ana-tomic position of eyes, nose and month was restored. The deltopectoral skin flap was planed according to the size of the defect. The excised facial scar was converted to the flap pedicle and a hinge-like con-nection was formed. The flap was delayed and three weeks after the second surgery, the pedicle was divided. The flap from the pedicle was applied for the mental region scar revision. Results Unilateral or bilateral dehopectoral skin flaps were employed for the repair of extensive facial scar in 12 patients. Satisfactory results were achieved in all these patients. Conclusion Expanded deltopectoral skin flap is a good technique for the repair of extensive facial scar.