1.Effects of psychological intervention on negative mood and quality of life of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yinfang LIU ; Wenju HE ; Zhanxiang LIU
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2011;05(2):119-122
Objective To explore the effects of psychological intervention on negative emotion and quality of life of the patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods A total of 80 patients with COPD were divided into the psychological intervention group and the control group. The psychological intervention group received routine treatment + psychological intervention; the control group only received routine treatment. SCL-90 symptom checklist and St George'S Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) scores before and after the treatment were assessed. Results There was no significant difference in each score between the 2 groups at baseline ( P > 0. 05 ). After 3 months' treatment, the scores of the 2 groups was declined; somatization, obsession, anxiety, and depression were significantly improved compared with baseline. There was no significant difference in SGRQ respiratory symptoms, disease impact and the SGRQ indicators at baseline ( P > 0. 05 ). After the invention, there showed significant difference in the treatment group in SGRQ respiratory symptoms, disease impact and the SGRQ indicators compared with baseline (P <0. 05 ). Conclusion Psychological intervention could improve negative mood and the quality of life of patients with COPD.
2.Effects of Huoxue Xifeng Decoction on Endothelin-1 and Nitric Oxide Levels of Focal Cerebral Infarction Rats
Hongli GAO ; Zhaochun LIU ; Wenju WAN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(07):-
Objective To observe the effects of Huoxue Xifeng Decoction (HXD) on endothelin-1 (ET-1) and nitric oxide (NO) levels in the blood and brain tissue of focal cerebral infarction (FCI) rats. Methods Forty male Wistar rats were randomized into 5 groups:sham-operation, FCI model and HXD-high, HXD-middle, HXD-low dose groups, with 8 rats in each group. The model of FCI rats was established by photo-chemistry method, and intragastric administration were continue 7 days before operation. HXD-high, HXD-middle, HXD-low dose groups were given HXD 20, 10, 5 g/(kg?d) respectively, and other groups were given the same volume distilled water. Blood and brain tissue samples were gotten 24 h after operation, and radio-immunity method was used to measure ET-1 level, spectrophotometric method was used to measure NO level. Results Compared with FCI model group, HXD decreased ET-1 level in plasma and brain tissue after infarction, and decreased NO level in the brain tissue, increased NO level in serum (P
3.Quantitative Analysis of Four Flavonoids in Salt-processed Cuscuta chinensis with Different Processing Meth-ods
Yanfang LIU ; Huifeng YAO ; Wenju CHEN ; Qiuli LI
China Pharmacy 2016;27(15):2128-2130
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of different processing methods on 4 kinds of flavonoids contents in salt-pro-cessed Cuscuta chinensis. METHODS:Salt-processed C. chinensis piece was processed with different baking temperature (70 ℃, 100℃,130℃,160℃,190℃and 210℃),baking time(10 min,15 min,30 min,45 min,60 min and 75 min)and moisten-ing time(0.5 h,1 h,2 h,4 h and 6 h). HPLC was adopted for contents determination of hyperoside,rutin,quercetin and kaemp-ferol:the column was Synergi 4u Hydro-Rp 80A with mobile phase of methanol- 0.1% phosphoric acid (gradient elution) at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min,the detection wavelength was 360 nm,and column temperature was 35 ℃. RESULTS:The linear range was 0.416-12.48 μg for hyperoside (r=0.999 9),0.14-4.2 μg for rutin (r=0.999 9),0.185-5.55 μg for quercetin (r=0.999 9) and 0.078-2.34 μg (r=0.999 8);RSDs of precision,stability and reproducibility tests were lower than 3%;recoveries were 95.55%-99.74%(RSD=2.12%,n=6),95.96%-101.42%(RSD=2.01%,n=6),95.76%-102.75%(RSD=2.77%,n=6), 99.42%-104.93%(RSD=2.02%,n=6). The flavonoids in salt-processed C. chinensis showed highest contents when baking tem-perature was 160℃,baking time was 60 min and moistening time was 2 h. CONCLUSIONS:Different processing methods have certain effects on flavonoids contents in salt-processed C. chinensis.
4.An experimental study about how edaravone affect the nerve cells apoptosis in the compressed spinal cord
Bo GAO ; Mingyan DONG ; Xuyuan DING ; Yulin LIU ; Guoxi WANG ; Wenju FU ; Yang GUO ; Guanghai SUN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(4):514-517
Objective To investigate the protective function of edaravone in the compressed spinal cord.Methods There were 150 rabbits enrolled in each group in the experiment.Rabbits in both operation group and edaravone (EDA) treating group received mild spinal cord compressionby setting a flap head screw between C6 C7 after the neck.The spinal cord decompression was conducted seven days later.After 6 hours,rabbits in the EDA treating group were injected with a large amount of EDA through ear border veins,while the rabbits in the operation group only received 0.9% sodium chloride injection.The transmission electron microscope was used to observe the apoptotic bodies at 1 day,3 days and 7 days after compression,and 1 day,3 days,7 days,and 14 days after decompression.Flow cytometry was used to test the rate of apoptosis of spinal cord cells.Immunohistochemistry was used to test the expression of Bax protein that is related to apoptosis.Results The neuronal apoptosis appeared after compression in both operation group and EDA-treating group.The Basso Beattie Bresnahan (BBB) score,neuronal apoptosis rates,and Bax protein expressions in both groups were statistically different (P < 0.05) when the spinal cord was compressed in the first day and the third day,while there was no statistically different when spinal cord compressed at the seventh day (P > 0.05).After decompression of the spinal cord,the BBB score,neuronal apoptosis rates,and Bax protein expressions in both groups were becoming lower at the seventh day (P <0.05).Conclusions EDA has protective function for compressed spinal cord.However,only the compression of spinal cord compression period of sufficient decompression can fundamentally protect the spinal cord.
5.Variation and Functional Study of Q Promotor of Epstein-Barr Virus in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Yufan HUANG ; Yiji LIAO ; Wenju LIU ; Wenfeng HUA ; Haixia DENG ; Shijuan MAI ; Dan XIE ; Yongsheng ZONG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2010;31(1):23-27
[Objective] To investigate the variation of Q promoter (Qp) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cells, and to compare the existing two mutant sites [62 225 site(g→a)and 62 422 site (g→c) ] Qp in NPC cells with the Qp in B95.8 cell line in the functional and biological difference. [Methods] The Qp sequence was amplified in the samples from 29 cases of paraffin-embedded tissues of NPC suffers and 14 cases of peripheral blood of healthy adults by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method (totally 43 cases). The point mutations on specified sites were analyzed and statistically compared from sequencing results. The sequences of variant and prototype Qp were amplified by PCR and cloned into luciferase reporter vector (pGL3-basic), then transfected into HaCat cells respectively. The transcriptional activity was compared between variant and prototype Qp using luciferase reporter system. The DNA binding affinity of mutant and prototype Qp to Sp1 was compared through chromatin immunoprecipitation (CHIP) method since mutation of nt 62 225 located in a Spl binding site. [Results] The mutation rate of Qp was significantly higher in NPC compared with healthy controls (P=0.039 5, <0.05), which suggested the variant Qp was closely associated with NPC. The transcription of the luciferase gene promoted by variant Qp was significant more than that of prototype Qp in transient transfection assay (2.5:1, P<0.05). The binding affinity of variant Qp to Sp1 was about 1.52 times higher than that of prototype Qp as determined by quantitative ChIP assay. [Conclusions] The transcriptional activity was enhanced in variant Qp in NPC cells compared with prototype, which possibly through the higher binding affinity to Sp1. We suggest that the mutated Qp may play an important role during the EBV infection and transformation of nasopharyngeal epithelium.
6.Study on fingerprint of Mulberry leaves by GC-MS.
Lian SUN ; Wenju YANG ; Long LIU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2009;34(7):879-883
OBJECTIVETo establish a GC-MS fingerprint profile of the volatile oil in mulberry leaves (dried leaves of Morus abla) in order to provide the referent basis of quality evaluation.
METHODThe volatile oil was extracted from mulberry leaves by water stream distillation method, 10 bathes of samples collected from different regions were analyzed by GC-MS, and their GC-MS fingerprint were subsequently established. Hierarchical clustering analysis was performed by SPSS software.
RESULTSeventeen common characteristic peaks were summarized from the fingerprint of the 10 baths of mulberry Leaves sample, which were clasified two categories by the result of hierarchical clustering analysis, namely samples collected in Akesu area, Tulufan area, Hami area, Hetian Loupu county, Jiangsu province, Sichuang province, Shanxi province and Guangzhou were in a group, whereas those from Yili area and Wulumqi were in another group.
CONCLUSIONThe established GC-MS fingerprint could be used for the identification and quality evaluation of mulberry leaves, the method was accurate and reliable, the fingerprint was intuitive and specific.
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry ; Morus ; chemistry ; Oils, Volatile ; analysis ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Plant Leaves ; chemistry ; Reproducibility of Results
7.Development of a porcine model for the single needle running suture method of laparoscopic urethrovesical anastomosis training
Zhenghua JU ; Mingang YING ; Qingguo ZHU ; Xing AI ; Chao WANG ; Guoxi ZHANG ; Taoping SHI ; Baojun WANG ; Xu ZHANG ; Wenju LIU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2010;31(6):376-378
Objective To develop and evaluate a porcine model for training the single needle running suture method of laparoscopie urethrovesical anastomosis(LUA). Methods Twenty minipigs with mean weight of 30kg were general anaesthetized with Sumianxin solution 0. 1 ml/kg intramuscularly. Pneumoperitoneum was created by insufflation of carbon dioxide by a veress needle inserted through the umbilicus. One 10mm port and two 5mm ports were positioned after the establishment of pneumoperitoneum. The intestine was used as "bladder". The procedures were completed with the single needle running suture method of laparoscopic urethrovesical anastomosis. Six trainees performed the LUA procedure based on the models during a laparoscopic training course, following the technique used in the operation room. The learning curve was analyzed by operative time. Results The porcine model for laparoscopic training was established successfully and 3 LUAs could be performed on each pig. Each trainee performed 10 LUAs based on the models during the training course of laparoscopic urology. The operative time declined from (55.3±10. 4)min initially to (22.4±4.8)min (P<0. 01) after the training course. At the end of training, all trainees could accomplish a watertight LUR procedure on the model. Conclusions The establishment of the training model is feasible. The trainees could acquire the skills necessary to perform LUA in vivo based on this model. The model provides a platform for training the basic techniques of LUA procedures.
8. Effect of preservation of left colic artery on postoperative anastomotic leakage of patients with rectal cancer after neoadjuvant therapy
Wenhao TENG ; Cheng WEI ; Wenju LIU ; Sheng LIU ; Shu CHEN ; Weidong ZANG
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2019;22(6):566-572
Objective:
To evaluate the effect of preservation of left colic artery (LCA) on postoperative anastomotic leakage in patients with rectal cancer after neoadjuvant therapy.
Methods:
A retrospective cohort study was conducted to collect data of rectal cancer patients at Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery of Fujian Cancer Hospital from September 2014 to August 2017. Inclusion criteria: (1) age of 18 to 79 years; (2) rectal adenocarcinoma confirmed by postoperative pathology; (3) patients without preoperative serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease receiving preoperative neoadjuvant radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy; (4) laparoscopic-assisted anterior rectal resection and distal ileostomy were performed simultaneously; (5) complete clinical data. Exclusion criteria: patients with extensive abdominal metastasis, or distant organ metastasis during operation, and combined organ resection. According to whether LCA was retained during operation, the patients were divided into two groups, then the intraoperative and postoperative clinical outcomes were compared. Moreover, univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze risk factors of postoperative anastomotic leakage.
Results:
A total of 125 patients were included in this study, including 56 patients in the retained LCA group and 69 patients in the non-retained LCA group. Differences in baseline data, such as gender, age, diabetes mellitus, body mass index, hemoglobin, distance between tumor and anal margin, maximum diameter of tumor, preoperative neoadjuvant therapy, and ypTNM stage, between retained LCA group and non-retained LCA group were not statistically significant (all
9.Improved three-dimensional CTA reconstruction of perforator area in the application of anterolateral thigh perforator flap and deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap
Yueheng ZHANG ; Kunxiu SONG ; Xiaozhi LIU ; Zhiyang DENG ; Wenju CUI ; Yongtao LIU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2022;45(5):521-527
Objective:To investigate the clinical value of improved perforator area CTA three-dimensional reconstruction in design and harvest of anterolateral thigh perforator flap(ALTPF) and deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap(DIEPF).Methods:Repairs of defects of oral and maxillofacial tumour resection with ALTPF for 8 patients and defects of breast tumour resection with DIEPF for 2 patients were performed from September 2021 to January 2022 in the Department of Hand and Microsurgery of Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical College. According to the improved scanning parameters and drug administration protocol, patients underwent CTA scans of both thighs or abbomen before operation. The data of CTA were sent to GE AW 4.7 work station to produce three-dimensional reconstruction of perforator area and angiosome. The source artery and perforator were observed dynamically from the angiosome in the perforator area, and the specific data were measured. The perforator location was marked by HHD, and then according to the measurement data of CTA three-dimensional reconstruction marked the location, course of perforator and the course of source artery on the body surface. The data of source arteries and perforators explored during the operation were compared with preoperative three-dimensional reconstruction. The perforator locations of CTA were compared with the HHD. The harvest time and survival condition of flap were compared with the previous patients who only had the perforator location markers from HHD. The sizes of ALTPFs and DIEPFs were 4.0 cm×4.0 cm-15.0 cm×6.0 cm and 19.0 cm×7.5 cm-25.0 cm×10.0 cm, respectively. The survival of flaps and the healing of wound were observed in the postoperative follow-up in terms of appearance, texture, function of recipient site and the shape and function of the donor site.Results:Eight ALTPFs and 2 DIEPFs all survived without any adverse event. Both recipient and donor sites healed well without any complication. Seven femoral septocutaneous perforators, 2 musculocutaneous perforators and abdominal 3 perforators coursed directly, 2 tortuously perforators were seen from three-dimensional reconstruction. The types and origins of perforators explored during operation were basically consistent with three-dimensional reconstruction. The accuracy of CTA[(0.36±0.11) cm] was higher than HHD[(0.54±0.19) cm] for perforators location( t=-3.160, P<0.05). Compared with the previous group[(74.60±30.53) min], this group[(52.80±24.57) min] had a shorter time to cut out the flap of similar area( t=-9.179, P<0.05). In the previous group, one flap transfer was failed due to the thinner caliber of perforator and source artery. All the flaps survived with satisfactory outline and softness with good blood supply after 2-6 months of follow-up. The oral and maxillofacial functions were normal. The reconstructed breasts were symmetrical with the healthy side, and the shape was satisfactory. Only linear scars remained in the donor sites without dysfunction. Conclusion:The improved CTA three-dimensional reconstruction of perforator area can help to determine the detailed location, course and distribution of the perforators at the superficial fascia layer. It provides a reliable bases in the design and harvest of perforator flaps during operation, reduces the perioperative risks and has certain clinical values.
10.Effect of preservation of left colic artery on postoperative anastomotic leakage of patients with rectal cancer after neoadjuvant therapy
Wenhao TENG ; Cheng WEI ; Wenju LIU ; Sheng LIU ; Shu CHEN ; Weidong ZANG
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2019;22(6):566-572
Objective To evaluate the effect of preservation of left colic artery (LCA) on postoperative anastomotic leakage in patients with rectal cancer after neoadjuvant therapy. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted to collect data of rectal cancer patients at Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery of Fujian Cancer Hospital from September 2014 to August 2017. Inclusion criteria: (1) age of 18 to 79 years; (2) rectal adenocarcinoma confirmed by postoperative pathology; (3) patients without preoperative serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease receiving preoperative neoadjuvant radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy; (4) laparoscopic?assisted anterior rectal resection and distal ileostomy were performed simultaneously; (5) complete clinical data. Exclusion criteria: patients with extensive abdominal metastasis, or distant organ metastasis during operation, and combined organ resection. According to whether LCA was retained during operation, the patients were divided into two groups, then the intraoperative and postoperative clinical outcomes were compared. Moreover, univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze risk factors of postoperative anastomotic leakage. Results A total of 125 patients were included in this study, including 56 patients in the retained LCA group and 69 patients in the non?retained LCA group. Differences in baseline data, such as gender, age, diabetes mellitus, body mass index, hemoglobin, distance between tumor and anal margin, maximum diameter of tumor, preoperative neoadjuvant therapy, and ypTNM stage, between retained LCA group and non?retained LCA group were not statistically significant (all P>0.05), indicating that two groups were comparable. Meanwhile there were no significant differences in operation time, intraoperative blood loss, total number of lymph node harvested, number of harvested lymph node at the root of inferior mesenteric artery, circumferential margin, anastomotic bleeding, or postoperative hospital stay between two groups (all P>0.05). Thirteen patients in the non?retained LCA group (18.8%) developed postoperative anastomotic leakage, including 7 cases of grade A, 5 cases of grade B and 1 case of grade C, while in the retained LCA group, only 5.4% (3/56) of patients developed postoperative anastomotic leakage, including 1 case of grade A and 2 cases of grade B without case of grade C, whose difference was statistically significant (U=1674.500, P=0.028). Univariate analysis showed that preoperative hemoglobin <120 g/L and non?retained LCA were associated with postoperative anastomotic leakage (both P<0.05). Multivariate analysis cofirmed that preoperative hemoglobin<120 g/L (OR=3.508, 95% CI: 1.158 to 10.628, P=0.017) and non?retained LCA (OR=4.065, 95%CI: 1.074 to 15.388, P=0.031) were independent risk factors for postoperative anastomotic leakage. Median follow?up time was 31 months (16 to 51 months), and no long?term complication was found. Local recurrence and distant metastasis were found in 1 case (1.8%) and 7 case (12.5%) in the retained LCA group, while those were found in 2 cases (2.9%) and 5 cases (7.2%) respectively, in the non?retained LCA group, whose differences were not statistically significant (P=1.000, P=0.321 respectively). Conclusion Preservation of left colic artery not only can ensure radical lymph node dissection efficacy under the condition of similar operation time and blood loss, but also can effectively reduce the incidence of postoperative anastomotic leakage for rectal cancer patients after neoadjuvant therapy.