1.Identification of novel partner proteins of PCBP1
Lirong HUO ; Chen SHEN ; Weina JU ; Junhua ZOU ; Wu YAN ; W.ted BROWN ; Nanbert ZHONG
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2009;41(4):402-408
Objective: PCBP1 is a family member of heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins (hnRNPs) that belong to RNA-binding proteins and bear three KH domains. The protein plays a pivotal role in post-transcriptional regulation for RNA metabolism and RNA function in gene expression. We hy-pothesized and were going to identify that the regulatory function of PCBP1 is performed through different complexes of proteins that include PCBP1. Methods: To test our hypothesis, approaches of protein wal-king with a yeast two-hybrid system (Y2H), pulling down in yeasts, co-immunoprecipitation and immu-nofluorescent microscopy assay were employed in this study. The PCBP1 was used as the initial "walker" to search for its interaction partner(s). Results: Candidate proteins including MYL6, PECAM1, CSH1,RAB7, p57KIP2, ACTG1, RBMS1 and PSG4-1ike were identified with selection mediums and preceding methods. Conclusion: With these candidate protein molecules, some protein complexes associating with PCBP1 are proposed, which may help in a better understanding of physiological functions of PCBP1 and proved evidence that PCBP1 is involved in variant biological pathways.
2.Clinical analysis of childhood hepatoblastoma
Weina HOU ; Xiang ZOU ; Jia GUO ; Lu WANG ; Guangyao SHENG ; Suke SUN
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2014;(5):417-420
Objectives To investigate the rational treatment strategy of hepatoblastoma (HB) in children. Methods Clinical data and follow-up of 25 children with HB admitted from February 2009 to March 2013 were retrospectively analyzed. Results Twenty-five children with newly diagnosed HB (14 males and 11 females) were enrolled. The median age on diagnosis was 25 months (3-92 months);In 18 of 25 cases with complete resection of the primary tumor, 17 cases survived. Only 1 of 7 cases with incomplete resection survived. The survival rate in children with complete resection of primary tumor is significantly higher than those without complete resection (P<0.05). The survival rate in children of stage I or II is significantly higher than the children of stage III or IV (P<0.05). Conclusions Complete tumor resection is the cornerstone of therapy for long-term disease-free survival in HB patients. Treatment strategy remains to be further improved for children with recurrent and metastatic HB.
3.Association of pre school children physical activities and sedentary behaviors on calcanues bone density
WEN Lei, ZHANG Shuna, SUN Shunli, SU Liqiang, HUANG Ting, ZOU Weina, FU Jinmei, ZHAO Miaolin
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(12):1843-1847
Objective:
To investigate the effects of physical activity (PA) intensity and sedentary behavior (SB) on calcanues bone mineral density (BMD) in preschool children, so as to provide a basis for rationalizing the daily physical activity of preschool children to promote bone health.
Methods:
A total of 673 pre school children aged 3-6 years from nine kindergartens in Pingxiang City, Ganzhou City and Yingtan City of Jiangxi Province, were selected from September to December 2021 by using the whole stratified cluster random sampling method. The PA levels and SB were measured by using a three axis acceleration sensor, and left calcanues BMD was measured by an ultrasound bone densitometer. Multiple linear regression was used to explore the effects of changes in PA on calcanues BMD in pre school children of all ages.
Results:
Of the 673 preschoolers surveyed, 498 (74.0%) achieved an average of ≥60 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day, there were 265 boys (71.2%), and 233 girls ( 77.4 %). The difference between genders was not statistically significant ( χ 2=2.77, P >0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the BMD test of the calcaneus bones of preschoolers by gender ( Z=0.42, P >0.05). The difference in BMD results of pre school children with 3, 4, 5 to 6 years was statistically significant ( H=2.65, P <0.05). Correlation analysis revealed a negative correlation between SB duration and calcaneus BMD ( r =-0.13), and a positive correlation between low intensity physical activity (LPA) duration, MVPA duration, and calcaneus BMD ( r =0.14, 0.25 ) ( P <0.05). Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that SB duration negatively correlated with calcaneus BMD, whereas LPA and MVPA duration positively correlated with calcaneus BMD ( P <0.05).
Conclusions
MVPA duration is positively correlated with the growth of BMD in the heel bone and negatively correlated with SB. The kindergartens can adjust their curricula according to the physical and mental developmental characteristics, gender and age differences of pre school children, increase the time of outdoor activities, and reduce the sedentary time to promote the bone health of young children.
4.Research of upper airway three-dimensional changes in mandibular prognathism accompanied with maxillary retrognathism patients treated with bimaxillary orthognathic surgery
Xiaobei HU ; Weina ZOU ; Yumei PU ; Kun ZHANG ; Yuxin WANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2022;38(9):1005-1012
Objective:To evaluate the upper airway dimension changes in mandibular prognathism accompanied with maxillary retrognathism patients treated with bimaxillary orthognathic surgery by spiral CT.Methods:The data of patients with mandibular prognathism accompanied with maxillary retrognathism who underwent bimaxillary surgery in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University from May 2017 to October 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The surgical method was LeFort Ⅰ osteotomy and bilateral sagittal split mandibular osteotomy. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on the sagittal setback distance of the supramentale(in group A, the setback distance of the supramentale was more than 5 mm; in group B, the setback distance of the supramentale was less than or equal to 5 mm). Spiral CT data were collected 1 week before surgery(T0), 1 month after surgery(T1), and 6-12 months after surgery(T2). Three-dimensional model reconstruction was performed. The airway cross-sectional measurements, length and volumes in T0, T1 and T2 were measured. The effect of bimaxillary orthognathic surgery on upper airway of the patients was evaluated quantitatively. We performed repeated measures analysis of variance to compare the differences of upper airway among T0, T1 and T2 in the same group. The Bonferroni method was used for multiple comparisons if the difference was statistically significant(α=0.017). We used two-factor repeated measures analysis of variance to compare the differences of the upper airway change trend between the two groups.Results:A total of 30 patients were included, including 15 patients in group A, 5 males and 10 females[aged: (21.2±2.3) years]; and 15 patients in group B, 7 males and 8 females[aged: (23.6±2.4) years]. The cross-section area and sagittal diameter of lower velopharyngeal plane(Lvp), the glossopharynx airway volume and total upper airway volume: group A decreased significantly at T1, and did not return to T0 level at T2(all P<0.017); group B decreased significantly at T1(all P<0.017), and returned to T0 level at T2(all P>0.017); the change trend of these indexes between the two groups was statistically significant(all P<0.05). The airway length of the glossopharynx and the total upper airway: group A increased significantly at T1 and T2(both P<0.017); group B had no significant changes at T1 or T2(both P>0.017); the change trend of these two indexes between the two groups was statistically significant(both P<0.05). Conclusions:The glossopharynx airway volume and total upper airway volume decreased in mandibular prognathism accompanied with maxillary retrognathism patients after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. If the setback distance of the mandible is less than or equal to 5 mm, they can probably return to the preoperative level 6-12 months after surgery. If the setback distance of the mandible is more than 5 mm, they can not return to the preoperative level 6-12 months after surgery.
5.Research of upper airway three-dimensional changes in mandibular prognathism accompanied with maxillary retrognathism patients treated with bimaxillary orthognathic surgery
Xiaobei HU ; Weina ZOU ; Yumei PU ; Kun ZHANG ; Yuxin WANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2022;38(9):1005-1012
Objective:To evaluate the upper airway dimension changes in mandibular prognathism accompanied with maxillary retrognathism patients treated with bimaxillary orthognathic surgery by spiral CT.Methods:The data of patients with mandibular prognathism accompanied with maxillary retrognathism who underwent bimaxillary surgery in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University from May 2017 to October 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The surgical method was LeFort Ⅰ osteotomy and bilateral sagittal split mandibular osteotomy. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on the sagittal setback distance of the supramentale(in group A, the setback distance of the supramentale was more than 5 mm; in group B, the setback distance of the supramentale was less than or equal to 5 mm). Spiral CT data were collected 1 week before surgery(T0), 1 month after surgery(T1), and 6-12 months after surgery(T2). Three-dimensional model reconstruction was performed. The airway cross-sectional measurements, length and volumes in T0, T1 and T2 were measured. The effect of bimaxillary orthognathic surgery on upper airway of the patients was evaluated quantitatively. We performed repeated measures analysis of variance to compare the differences of upper airway among T0, T1 and T2 in the same group. The Bonferroni method was used for multiple comparisons if the difference was statistically significant(α=0.017). We used two-factor repeated measures analysis of variance to compare the differences of the upper airway change trend between the two groups.Results:A total of 30 patients were included, including 15 patients in group A, 5 males and 10 females[aged: (21.2±2.3) years]; and 15 patients in group B, 7 males and 8 females[aged: (23.6±2.4) years]. The cross-section area and sagittal diameter of lower velopharyngeal plane(Lvp), the glossopharynx airway volume and total upper airway volume: group A decreased significantly at T1, and did not return to T0 level at T2(all P<0.017); group B decreased significantly at T1(all P<0.017), and returned to T0 level at T2(all P>0.017); the change trend of these indexes between the two groups was statistically significant(all P<0.05). The airway length of the glossopharynx and the total upper airway: group A increased significantly at T1 and T2(both P<0.017); group B had no significant changes at T1 or T2(both P>0.017); the change trend of these two indexes between the two groups was statistically significant(both P<0.05). Conclusions:The glossopharynx airway volume and total upper airway volume decreased in mandibular prognathism accompanied with maxillary retrognathism patients after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. If the setback distance of the mandible is less than or equal to 5 mm, they can probably return to the preoperative level 6-12 months after surgery. If the setback distance of the mandible is more than 5 mm, they can not return to the preoperative level 6-12 months after surgery.
6.Design and application of 3D digestive teaching system based on virtual reality technology in modern medical education
Dan LI ; Xinyu ZHOU ; Li LI ; Weina HU ; Mengqing ZOU ; Xinyi LI ; Jie WANG ; Donghui ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(11):1462-1466
Currently, the application rate of virtual reality technology in the fields of medical education and medical treatment is relatively low. In this study, based on the structure of the human stomach, virtual reality technology, sensing technology, big data technology, and cloud computing technology were integrated. A new form of medical education was established to include the online website platform for data storage and analysis and the offline VR glasses for the physical operation. Through the use of 3d Max technology, Unity3D technology, and C# language, we constructed a three-dimensional model of the human stomach to present the stomach in three dimensions. This enables the users to immerse in it to achieve true human-computer interactive learning. This study updates the concept of medical education, effectively improves the quality and efficiency of medical education, and facilitates the development of surgical programs and reduction in the risk of surgery, as well as provides experimental materials for scientific research. In the future, it can be further developed to include the three-dimensional structures of the circulatory system and other major systems in the human body.
7.Application of three-dimensional measurement technology in the study of relapse after bimaxillary surgery in skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion patients
Weina ZOU ; Yumei PU ; Yuxin WANG ; Abulaiti NUREYA ; Kun ZHANG ; Xiaobei HU ; Xudong YANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2021;37(1):49-58
Objective:To evaluate the feasibility of three-dimensional measurement in the study of jaw stability in patients with skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion after orthognathic surgery, and to analysis the jaw relapse of risk factors.Methods:Patients with skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion who underwent bimaxillary surgery in Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, from July 2019 to December 2019 were included. CT data at 1 week preoperative (T0), 3 days after surgery (T1), and 6-12 months after surgery (T2) were collected respectively. The 3D model was constructed by 3D Slicer, and the movement of maxilla and mandible after surgery was measured by Geomagic Qualify. The paired student t-test, Wilcoxon rank sum test and Pearson correlation was performed in this study. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:A total of 15 patients were included, including 5 males and 10 females. The age is from 18 to 25 year old. The average age is 21.3. In horizontal direction, the RGo coordinate has significant difference between T1[(-50.47±4.44) mm] and T2[(-50.06±4.66) mm] ( t=2.948, P=0.011), while all other landmarks have no significantly statistic difference. In the anteroposterior direction, there were significant differences for all maxillary landmarks between T1 with T2 ( P< 0.05). The relapse rates at point of A, Rp, Lp, RMF and LMF were 37.7 %(1.36/3.61), 35.7%(1.15/3.22), 25.4%(0.84/3.31), 26.9%(0.84/3.12), 14.0%(0.41/2.92), respectively. There were significant differences in all mandibular landmarks between T1 with T2 ( P<0.01). The relapse rates at point of B, Pog, Gn, Me, RGo and LGo were respectively 36.9%(1.75/4.74), 53.9%(2.45/4.55), 55.5%(2.72/4.90), 61.7%(2.90/4.70), 85.3%(2.20/2.58), 93.4%(2.40/2.57). The distance of skeletal relapse movement was significantly correlated with the surgery-induced distance ( r: 0.572-0.736, P<0.05). In the vertical direction, there was no significant difference of maxillary landmarks between T1 with T2 ( P > 0.05). For B, Pog, Gn and Me points, there were statistically significant differences ( P< 0.01). From T1 to T2, the mandible has tendency of counter-clockwise rotation. Conclusions:The three-dimensional measurement can accurately reflect the three-dimensional changes of jaw in patients with skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion after bimaxillary surgery. No significantly statistic relapse was in horizontal direction, while obvious relapse was occurred in anteroposterior directions. The counter-clockwise rotation of mandible was shown in vertical direction.
8.Application of three-dimensional measurement technology in the study of relapse after bimaxillary surgery in skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion patients
Weina ZOU ; Yumei PU ; Yuxin WANG ; Abulaiti NUREYA ; Kun ZHANG ; Xiaobei HU ; Xudong YANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2021;37(1):49-58
Objective:To evaluate the feasibility of three-dimensional measurement in the study of jaw stability in patients with skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion after orthognathic surgery, and to analysis the jaw relapse of risk factors.Methods:Patients with skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion who underwent bimaxillary surgery in Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, from July 2019 to December 2019 were included. CT data at 1 week preoperative (T0), 3 days after surgery (T1), and 6-12 months after surgery (T2) were collected respectively. The 3D model was constructed by 3D Slicer, and the movement of maxilla and mandible after surgery was measured by Geomagic Qualify. The paired student t-test, Wilcoxon rank sum test and Pearson correlation was performed in this study. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:A total of 15 patients were included, including 5 males and 10 females. The age is from 18 to 25 year old. The average age is 21.3. In horizontal direction, the RGo coordinate has significant difference between T1[(-50.47±4.44) mm] and T2[(-50.06±4.66) mm] ( t=2.948, P=0.011), while all other landmarks have no significantly statistic difference. In the anteroposterior direction, there were significant differences for all maxillary landmarks between T1 with T2 ( P< 0.05). The relapse rates at point of A, Rp, Lp, RMF and LMF were 37.7 %(1.36/3.61), 35.7%(1.15/3.22), 25.4%(0.84/3.31), 26.9%(0.84/3.12), 14.0%(0.41/2.92), respectively. There were significant differences in all mandibular landmarks between T1 with T2 ( P<0.01). The relapse rates at point of B, Pog, Gn, Me, RGo and LGo were respectively 36.9%(1.75/4.74), 53.9%(2.45/4.55), 55.5%(2.72/4.90), 61.7%(2.90/4.70), 85.3%(2.20/2.58), 93.4%(2.40/2.57). The distance of skeletal relapse movement was significantly correlated with the surgery-induced distance ( r: 0.572-0.736, P<0.05). In the vertical direction, there was no significant difference of maxillary landmarks between T1 with T2 ( P > 0.05). For B, Pog, Gn and Me points, there were statistically significant differences ( P< 0.01). From T1 to T2, the mandible has tendency of counter-clockwise rotation. Conclusions:The three-dimensional measurement can accurately reflect the three-dimensional changes of jaw in patients with skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion after bimaxillary surgery. No significantly statistic relapse was in horizontal direction, while obvious relapse was occurred in anteroposterior directions. The counter-clockwise rotation of mandible was shown in vertical direction.