1.Study on lateralization of temporal lobe epilepsy by proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Journal of Clinical Neurology 1995;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the role of proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (~1H-MRS) in accurate lateralization of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) and the factors which influenc ~1H-MRS in epileptogenic zones.Methods ~1H MRS and MRI were performed in 40 patients with TLE and 20 healthy volunteers by 1.5T MR/MRS system. The data of spectra of N-acetylaspartate (NAA), creatine+phosphocreatine (Cr) and choline-containing compounds (Cho) obtained from the medial regions of the temporal lobes were analyzed. Lateralization of TLE with ~1H-MRS was defined by the ratio of NAA/(Cho+Cr).Results The ratios of NAA/(Cho+Cr) both in epileptogenic zones (0.45?0.12) and contralateral regions (0.51?0.10) were lower than that in control group (0.58?0.09)( P0.05). There was significant difference in bilateral abnormal EEG between bilateral abnormal NAA/(Cho+Cr) and unilateral abnormal NAA/(Cho+Cr)( P
2.Research advances on tendon-bone healing in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Yunfeng ZHOU ; Bin SONG ; Weiping LI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2017;37(9):560-568
Rupture of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common sports injury.It will cause knee osteoarthritis because of joint instability and acceleration of degenerative changes after injury.Arthroscopic reconstruction with a tendon graft is a common procedure to achieve function recovery.A series of histological changes and structural modification happened between the tendon and bone tunnel after ACL reconstruction and complete tendon-bone healing was achieved finally.A number of factors affects the healing process which determined the long-term result of the treatment.Published literatures reported that about 11%-32% patients underwent ACL reconstruction were not satisfied with the results and 10% of them required reoperation.Studies on the tendon-bone healing have long been a research hotspot in sports medicine.Controversy still remains not only on the fundamental healing process but also on the stimulating factors despite of a large amount of researches on its physiological basis,influencing factors,et al.This article provides a review of the basis and influence factors of the healing process,and summarizes the methods to accelerate the process of tendon-bone healing.
3.Immune-related gene expression profile in multiple sclerosis with gene chips
Guiqin SONG ; Weiping WU ; Ke ZHU ;
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2001;0(01):-
Objective To construct the immune genes expression profile database of multiple sclerosis (MS) and to screen the high immune related candidate genes by using microarray analysis Methods Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products on behalf of 484 immune related genes from mixed tissue library were assembled on the modified Oako glass slide The general RNA from MS patients and normal persons lymphocytes was transcripted to cDNA by RT PCR and labelled with cy 3 and cy 5 The two probes were mixed and hybridized with the above mentioned gene chips Scan array 4000 was used for scanning the hybridizing signals and GenePix Pro3 0 for date analysis Results Of the total 484 double genes monitored,22 genes of group one showed changes in expression level of the ratio outside 0 5 and 2.0;27 genes differ in group 2;72 genes change in group 3 With the same consistent gene ID of the double genes, the group one was 6,the group tow was 9 and the group three was 30 Conclusions These results show that the different expression of immune related genes might occur between MS patients and normal persons It might also afford a view of the changes that these genes should be probably related to the occurrence, development or progress of MS The cell immune related genes might be the important and most immune related genes involved in MS pathogenesis The results suggest the deeper insights into the mechanism,relapsing and treatment of MS
4.Effects of tacrolimus on the proliferation of HepG2.2.15 cells and the replication of hepatitis B virus in vitro
Jian WANG ; Zhongyang SHEN ; Hongli SONG ; Weiping ZHENG ; Xiaojing SONG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2011;15(53):10003-10006
BACKGROUND: The relationship between liver cancer recurrence and hepatitis B virus recurrence remains poorly understood and it is considered to be related to application of immunosuppressive agent after liver transplantation. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of tacrolimus (FK506) on the proliferation of HepG2.2.15 cells and the replication of hepatitis B virus in vitro. METHODS: HepG2.2.15 cells were in vitro cultured. After passage 3 HepG2.2.15 cells were cultured for 24 hours, they were interfered with different concentrations of FK506. 0 g/L FK506-interfered group served as control group, 50 g/L FK506-interfered group as low-concentration FK506 group, 100 g/L or 500 g/L FK506-interfered group as medium-concentration FK506 group, and 1 000 g/L or 3 000 g/L FK506-interfered group as high-concentration FK506 group. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Moderate- and high-concentration FK506 exhibited inhibitory effects on the proliferation of HepG2.2.15 cells, while low-concentration FK506 exhibited no inhibitory effects with correlation. High-concentration FK506 made HepG2.2.15 cells arresting at G0/G1 stage. FK506 decreased CyclinA expression in HepG2.2.15 cells in a dose-dependent manner. Higher concentration of FK506 leaded to lower expression of CyclinA. FK506 did not produce effects on the replication of hepatitis B virus in HepG2.2.15 cells. These results indicate that FK506 inhibits the proliferation of HepG2.2.15 cells in vitro, which occurs possibly due to Cyclin A, but it would not affect the replication of hepatitis B virus in vitro.
5.Type B synoviocytes induced by transforming growth factor beta 1 combined with Pluronic-F127 to construct tissue engineering cartilage in vivo
Weiping LI ; Bin SONG ; Rui YANG ; Jianrong HUANG ; Yang SONG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(46):9055-9060
BACKGROUND:The type B synoviocytes induced by transforming growth factor β1(TGF-β1) have the potential to differentiate into chondrocyte,which can remain the phenotype in vitro. However,whether the transfected cell combined with scaffold can form cartilage tissues need further research. OBJECTIVE:Rabbit type B synoviocytes was transfected by liposome method in vitro,combined the cells with Pluronic-F127,and then implanted into nude mouse to construct tissue engineering cartilage. Additionally,to explore the feasibility of synoviocytes differentiate into chondrocytes.DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:The randomized animal experiment of cytology observation. The experiment was performed at the Medical Research Center,the Second Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University between April 2007 and May 2008.MATERIALS:Healthy New Zealand white rabbits,aged 3 months,and 12 BALB/c nude mice,aged 4 weeks,weighted 20 g.METHODS:The synovial membrane tissues were taken out from the rabbit knee,isolated by enzyme digestion,and then transfected. The positive cloning was screened by G418,and the expression of TGF-β1 and collagen Ⅱ was detected. The Pluronic-F127 was dissolved at 4℃ and prepared fluid with concentration of 30%. The fluid was mixed with cells. At the same time,there were 2 groups as the control group:chondrocytes with Pluronic-F127,and synoviocytes transfeced by pcDNA3.1(+)and Pluronic-F127. The cell density was 5x1010/L. Each compound (0.2 mL) was injected into the subcutaneous of the nude mouse back. Rats were sacrificed at weeks 4,6 and 8 to harvest samples.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Cell growth curve;phenotype change of the cells after transfection;histological observation of the tissue in the subcutaneous of the nude mouse back. RESULTS:Cell growth curve demonstrated that the living activity of the transfected cells was temporary decreased,which returned into normal level at days 6,7 after transfection. At day 4 after transfection,TGF β1 were positive expressed,and at day 7,the collagen Ⅱ staining were positive. The compounds in the subcutaneous of the nude mouse back formed immature chondroid tissues at week 4,which turned to mature chondroid tissue at week 8,and the collagen Ⅱ staining were positive.CONCLUSION:The transfected synoviocytes can express the phenotype of chondrocytes in vitro,and form chondrocyte-likecells. The transfected synoviocytes with Pluronic-F127 can form chondroid tissues in nude mice.
6.Gene expression profile in mice model of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis using cDNA microarrays
Guiqin SONG ; Weiping WU ; Chunjie SONG ; Ling YIN ; Ke ZHU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2001;0(01):-
Objective To construct the genes expression profile database of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) mice model and to screen the high candidate genes with microarray analysis. Methods Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products on behalf of 4 096 genes from mixed mice tissue library were assembled on the modified Oako glass slide. The general RNA from 6 EAE mice model and 6 normal mice head was transcripted into cDNA by RT-PCR and labelled with cy-3 and cy-5.6 groups each consist one EAE mice and a control. These two probes were mixed and hybridized with the above mentioned gene chips. Scan array 4000 was used for scanning the hybridizing signals and GenePixPro 3.0 for date analysis. Results Of the total 4 096 genes monitored, 43 genes in group one showed changes in expression level of the ratio outside 0.5 and 2, 30 genes differed in group two, 176 genes changed in group three, 76 in group four, 294 in group five and 129 in group six. Conclusions The results showed the consistent different genes expression throughout the EAE mice model. The genes related to immune, cell structure, cell cycle, ion channel, signal transduction, protein synthesis and metabolism are involved in EAE pathogenesis. The results provide deeper insights into the mechanism of EAE and multiple sclerosis.
7.The mid-term results of arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using Transfix technique
Weiping LI ; Zhong CHEN ; Bin SONG ; Rui YANG ; Weiquan TAN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2013;33(8):820-825
Objective To evaluate the mid-term results of arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using Transfix technique.Methods From August 2002 to December 2003,38 patients (24 left knees and 14 right knees) with ACL ruptures underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon using Transfix femoral fixation and interference screws tibial fixation.There were 21 males and 17 females,aged from 19 to 48 years (average,28.4 years).The causes of injury included sports injury in 27 cases,traffic injury in 2 cases and fall injury in 2 cases,and 7 patients had no significant injury.There were 6 cases of acute injury and 32 cases of old injury.Anterior drawer test was positive in 35 cases,weak positive in 1 case and negative in 2 cases.Lachman test was positive in 37 cases,and weak positive in 1 case.The Lysholm score was used to evaluate the results.Moreover,X-rays and MRIs were used to observe the conditions of graft and bone tunnel.Results Thirty-six patients were followed up for 6.3 to 7.6 years (average,6.8 years).All patients had normal joint range of motion.The Lysholm score improved from preoperative 64.4±4.52 to postoperative 85.6±4.60,and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).The X-rays and MRIs showed femoral and tibial tunnel enlargement in 3 cases,femoral tunnel enlargement in 5 cases and tibial tunnel enlargement in 3 cases.No joint space narrowing was found in all patients.One patient underwent arthroscopic revision ACL reconstruction with allograft tendon using bioabsorbable interference screws fixation on both tibial and femoral sides for re-rupture of ACL 4 years after operation due to trauma.Conclusion Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon using Transfix femoral fixation and interference screws tibial fixation is an effective method,which can provide satisfactory joint range of motion and stability.
8.Application of arthroscopy in treatment of sports traumatic ankle arthritis
Zhengzheng ZHANG ; Weiping LI ; Rui YANG ; Bin SONG ; Lihui WANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2012;28(7):633-637
To introduce the methods and experience of arthroscopy treating different types of sports traumatic ankle arthritis.Methods The study involved 25 patents with spots traumatic ankle arthritis treated under ankle arthroscopy from January 2008 to October 2010.American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scoring system was applied to make functional evaluation before and after operation.Also,anterior drawer stress radiographs were used to assess the stability of joint.All patients had arthroscopic examination and received corresponding treatments,including synovial scar tissue resection,cartilage surface trimming,and microfracture management.Five patients underwent stage Ⅰ extramalleolus ligament repair.Results Arthroscopy showed simple synovitis in four patients,impingement syndrome developed from synovitis with fibrous scar tissue formation in 10,tibial or talus cartilage lesions in 11 and congestion of fresh injury of fibular end in four.A total of 23 cases were followed up for average 13.5 months (range,6-24 months).The ankle-hindfoot score was increased from preoperative (54.3 ± 6.2) points to (81.5 ± 7.9) points at 1 month,(82.9 ± 2.5) points at 3 months,( 83.1 + 2.1 ) points at 6 months and ( 83.5 ± 3.9 ) points at 12 months,with statistical differences ( t =13.01,20.58,21.10,19.11 respectively,P<0.05).The anterior drawer stress radiographs showed that the anterior translation of talus improved from preoperative ( 15.2 ± 2.5 ) mm to postoperative (3.5 ± 0.2 ) mm,with statistical difference ( t =9.33,P < 0.05 ).The anterior drawer test and talus tilt test were both negative for all patients.Concluslons Ankle arthroscopy is characterized by micro trauma and fast recovery.Symptomatic treatment under arthroscopy can obviously relieve the uncomfortable symptoms following sports traumatic ankle arthritis.
9.Effect of continuous sleep deprivation on liver circadian clock gene expression and alteration of liver bio-marker levels in rats
Ye GU ; Chen XING ; Lun SONG ; Weiping LI
Military Medical Sciences 2017;41(3):174-177
Objective To investigate the effect of 36 h continuous sleep deprivation(SD) on circadian clock gene expression in the rat liver and kidney and the alteration of urine biomarker levels.Methods Twelve rats were randomly divided into control group and SD group.An SD device was used to deprive the rats of sleep.After 36 h continuous SD, the abdominal cavity was exposed to obtain livers and kidneys, and RT-PCR and Western blotting were used to detect expression of clock genes.Then,the pelvic cavity was exposed to obtain urine, and the changes in bio-marker total bile acids(TBA) were tested with ELISA.Results Compared with the control group, the mRNA level of liver clock and bmal1 was obviously reduced in the SD-treated rats (P<0.05).However, no obvious change was found in the samples from the kidney.Sharp down-regulation of CLOCK and BMAL1 protein expression was also observed in the rat liver after SD treatment.Urine TBA content in SD treated rats was raised obviously (P<0.001), compared with control.Conclusion Thirty-six hours of continuous SD could result in deregulation of circadian clock gene and cholesterol metabolism disorder in the rat liver.TBA might be used as a noninvasive biomarker of liver injury under SD stress conditions.
10.Fetal rhabdomyomatous nephroblastoma: diagnosis and therapy
Zhenwu LI ; Hongcheng SONG ; Weiping ZHANG ; Ning SUN
Chinese Journal of Urology 2016;37(8):591-594
Objective To explore the characteristic clinical profiles and treatment modalities of Fetal rhabdomyomatous nephroblastoma(FRN).Methods A retrospective study was conducted for 14 FRN patients from Jan.2000 to Oct.2015.Their clinical data were collected including clinical presentations,pathology and treatment modalities.There were 8 males and 6 females with a mean age of 23 months.There were 3 cases at left side and right side 5 cases,bilateral 6 cases.2 patients were classified as stage Ⅰ,1 stage Ⅱ,5 stageⅢ and 6 stageⅤ.Abdominal mass was the main clinical presentation in 11 patients,and 1 case with hematuria,1 with abdominal pain,and 1 with vomit.Most tumors showed cysts or completely solid from the ultrasonography.Computed tomographic scan revealed a large inhomogeneous enhancement tumor from the kidney pole with necrotic,cystic,bleeding or calcification.Ultrasonography and Computed tomography (CT) had no different performance from Wilms' tumor.9 patients received preoperative chemotherapy,and the response was none in all of them.8 unilateral patients underwent tumor nephrectomy and another 4 had nephron-sparing surgery.Results Pathology showed that FRN contained more than 70% of fetal rhabdomyomatous tissue.Immunohistochemistry had no specificity,most FRN shows Desmin (+) and Myogenin(+).Bilateral FRN tumors were seen in 2,one side with FRN and another side with nephroblastomatosis were seen in 3,one side with FRN and another side with Wilm's tumor was seen in 1 patient.Postoperative pathology confirmed FRN in all 14 cases.All patients received postoperative chemotheraphy:Act-D and VCR for 6 month(stage Ⅰ),Act-D and VCR for 15 month(stage Ⅱ),Act-D +VCR + ADR and radiotherapy for 15 month(stageⅢ).During follow-up of 6 months to 15 years,10 of them were alive without tumor and no evidence of recurrence.Conclusions FRN is a rare histologic variant of Wilm's tumor with less aggressive behavior.FRN usually has a huge volume and is bilateral with a poor responder to preoperative chemotherapy,but it is associated with a generally favorable outcome.Surgery and chemically treatment appears the effective measure.