1.A comparative study of explicit and implicit group-bias of off-farm workers
Ximan CHEN ; Yuejia LUO ; Wenzhong WANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2008;17(10):913-915
Objective To investigate the way off-farm workers show bias on their own group ,rural residents and urban citizens .Method The participants were 78 off-farm workers from 18 to 25 years of age ;The scales and the modified affective priming paradigm were adopted to measure their explicit and implicit attitudes respectively on these groups through recording the participants' reaction on computer .Results (1)The order of three groups sorted by implicit scores in condition of group-relevant words as primes from high to low was urban citizens ,off-farm workers ,rural residents(0.169±0.217,-0.016±0.116,-1.209±1.686 respectively),but the order of explicit scores were reverse(0.7920±1.461,0.4469±1.514,07920±1.461 respectively),and both the difference between the implicit scores and the difference between explicit scores were very significant(between the implicit scores of group bias on off-farm workers and urban citizens:t=7.165,P<0.01,and on rural residents:t=6.038,P<0.01;between the explicit scores of group bias on off-farm workers and rural residents:t=9.666,P<0.01,and on off-farm workers and urban citizens:t=7.828,P<0.01).(2)The scale scores of group identify ,collective self-esteem and self-esteem were significantly related to the scale scores of group .bias on the off-farm workers and rural residents but not other scores(P<0.01,P<0.01,P<0.05 respectively).Conclusion Although off-farm workers evaluated their own group and rural residents more positively than urban citizens in the obviously way ,they accepted the superiority of urban citizens .implicitly ,and the explicit group-bias was relative to self-esteem ,collective self-esteem and group identify.
2.Effect of calpain inhibitor on hyperglycemia-induced apoptosis in cultured rat cardiomyocyte
Wenzhong WANG ; Yurong CHEN ; Zhenwang TANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2012;(10):1354-1357
Objective To investigate the mechanism of inhibitor of calpain on hyperglycemia-induced apoptosis in cultured rat cardiomyocyte.Methods Cardiomyocytes were randomly divided into three groups (control,high glucose,and ALLN).MTT assay was used to detect the viability of cultured cardiomyocytes.Laser confocal microscopy was used to observe the mitochondrial permeable transition and membrane potential.The change of Caspase-3 activity in cardiomyocytes was detected by western blot.Results MTT assay showed that,after 72 h of hyperglycemia,the viability of cardiomyocytes was significantly declined (55% ± 11%),and the viability in the ALLN pretreatment group was (70% ± 15%) (P <0.05).After hyperglycemia,the mitochondrial permeable transition of cardiomyocyte was increased (30% ± 15% vs 60% ± 11%,P <0.05),and membrane potential was declined.Hyperglycemia could increase the expression of cleaved capsase-3,while with pretreatment of ALLN the expression of cleaved caspase-3 was downregulation(0.42 ± 0.11 vs 0.21 ±0.12,P <0.05).Conclusions The calpain inhibitor can protect cardiomyocytes from apoptosis under the high glucose condition.
3.Effect of stain firing on the translucency and the color of all-ceramic CAD/CAM restorations
Hai XU ; Yining WANG ; Wenzhong XING
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2000;0(05):-
Objective:To investigate the influence of repeated stain firing on the translucency and the color of all-ceramic CAD/CAM restorations.Methods:16 all-ceramic sample disks, including 8 of A1C and 8 of A3C in the size of 15 mm?10 mm?1 mm were fabricated and fired for 5 times. Color was measured before and after stain firing using a colorimeter.Translucency was evaluated by determining the contrast ratio(CR), and changes in color were evaluated by determining color difference △E*ab,hue angle h_ ab *,chroma C_ ab and brightness L*.Results:The translucency of A3C was greater than that of A1C.More than 4 time firing increased CR value of both A1C and A3C samples(P
4.Effect of propofol on concentration of catecholamine in coronary outflow of isolated contracting rat heart after ischemiar-rperfusion injury
Meiying XU ; Zhong WANG ; Wenzhong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 1995;0(02):-
Objective The normothermic isolated contracting rat heart model was used to investigate the mechanism of protective effect of propofol on left ventricular function and myocardial metabolism against ischemia-reperfusion injury by determination of the catecholamme concentration in the coronary outflow. Methods forty healthy male SD rats weighing 310-450 g were randomly divided into 4 groups of each 10 animals: control group, propofol 10?mol/L (P10), 50?mol/L (P50) and 100?mol/L (P100). The animal were sacrificed by knock-out and the heart was immediately removed. The aorta was connected to a Larigendorff apparatus and retrogradely perfused with oxygenated (95% O, and 5% CO2) Krebs-Henseleit buffer (KHB) for 5 min. Then the left ventricle was perfused through a cannula inserted in pulmonary vein at a constant pressure of 12.5 cm H2O (preload). The pressure at aorta outflow was 90 cm H2O (afterload). Different concentrations of propofol in KHB were prepared. Global ischemia of the heart was induced by suspension of perfusion for 25 min followed by 30 min reperfusion. Coronary flow (CF), aortic flow (AF), cardiac output (CO = AF + CF), HR, left ventricular peak systolic pressure (LVPSP), left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), left ventricular developed pressure (LVDP = LVPSP-LVEDP) and the product of LVDP and HR were measured and recorded 5 min and immediately before ischemia and 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 min following reperfusion. Coronary outflow was collected for determination of creatine kinase (CK) and catecholamine ( epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine) concentrations.Results Before ischemia CF was significantly higher and CO, HR, LVPSP and LVDP ? HR were significantly lower in the 3 propofol groups in comparison with the controls. During reperfusion CF, CO, HR, LVPSP and LVEDP recovered much better in the propofol groups than those in control group. In group P50 LVDP ? HR reached 88.7% of the pre-ischemic value while in control group only 56.3% . The CK and catecholamine concentrations were not significantly different among the 4 groups before ischemia. During reperfusion CK, epinephrine and noeepinepherine concentrations were significantly lower in propofol groups than in control group (P
5.Comparision study of total parenteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition combining enteral nutrition in severe acute pancreatitis
Wenzhong WANG ; Feng GAO ; Li ZHANG
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2010;04(3):176-178,195
Objective To explore the changes of indicators for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and parenteral nutrition (PN) combining enteral nutrition (EN) support in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), and to analyze the treatment effects of two groups. Methods 29 patients with SAP were randomly divided into two groups: TPN group (n=14) and PN+EN group (n=15). Nonoperative treatment were applied to the two groups. The changes of indicators and therapeutic outcome of two groups were recorded after nutrition support 14 days. Results After 14 days nutritional support, serum albumin (ALB), total serum protein (TSP), blood calcium, glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (ALT), glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (AST) in each group increased significantly (P<0.05). While blood glucose, serum amylase, leucocyte count decreased significantly (P<0.05). However, there were no significant difference between two groups except leucocyte count in all laboratory tests. The leucocyte count in the PN+EN group was significantly lower than that in the TPN group (P<0.05). In both group there was no difference found in serum total bilirubin (TB) before and after nutrition support (P>0.05). The APACHE II scores, average hospital days, average hospital charges, incidence of infection and mortality rate in the PN+EN group were significantly lower than that in the TPN group (P<0.05). ConclusionsPN combining EN support was superior to TPN in the treatment of patients with SAP.
6.Preparation of anti-prostate stem cell antigen monoclonal antibody and experimental study on mice xenografts of prostate cancer
Yuxi SHAN ; Wei TAO ; Wenzhong WANG ; Yunyan WANG ; Lingling LI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2006;0(S1):-
Objective To prepare monoclonal antibody against Prostate Stem Cell Antigen(PSCA) and explore the inhibitory effects of Anti-PSCA mAb in treatments of human prostate cancer xenografts in mice. Methods Balb/c mice were immunized by PC-3 cell line. After fusing and screening, the anti-PSCA McAb’s characterizations were determined. Solid tumors in mice were produced by subcutaneous injection with PC-3 cells in the flanks of the mice.We picked out 10 mice bearing human prostate cancer xenografts.They were divided into a treatment group (n_1=5) and a control group (n_2=5).200 ?g Anti-PSCA mAb was injected into abdominal cavity of each mouse of the treatment group and PBS for them of the control group.Anti-PSCA mAb and PBS were administered once every three days for consecutive three times.The mice survival conditions of two groups were recorded during 5 weeks.The serum PSA, the tumor weights and dimensions of survived mice were measured.The tumor volume inhibition rate was calculated. T-test was performed to compare differences of PSA in serum,tumor weights and volumes between the treatment and control groups.Routine pathological slides of tumor tissue were observed under light microscope to evaluate the range of tumor tissues damaged by Anti-PSCA mAb. Ultrastructure was observed with transmission electron microscope. Results A marine McAb was produced, which raised against PSCA,belonged to IgG1 subclass. The average PSA serum level of the two groups were(3.28?0.55)ng/ml and(7.26?0.43)ng/ml.The weights of tumors of the two groups were(0.95?0.17)g and(3.08?0.18)g.The volumes of them were(164.59?14.08)mm3 and(548.49?19.79)mm3.There are remarkable differences between the treatment group and the control group(P
7.Repairing full-thickness articular cartilage defects with homogrart of mesenchymal stem cells seeded onto cancellous demineralized bone matrix
Qiang LI ; Jicun TANG ; Zhengyi SUN ; Shuanke WANG ; Wenzhong LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2008;12(45):8943-8947
BACKGROUND: Up to now, no universally successful therapy to treat substantial articular cartilage defects has been available. Numerous therapeutic approaches can only improve clinical symptoms of joint lesions, but not stimulate the regenerative and reactive capacity of the biological tissue in the defect, and not restore an articular surface capable of functional load bearing.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the curative effects of homograft of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) seeded onto cancellous demineralized bone matrix (DBM) on articular cartilage defects.DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A randomized controlled study which conducted in Orthopaedics Institute, the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University from January to March 2005 and Central Laboratory of Guilin Medical Collage from May to August 2008.MATERIALS: Bone metaphysis and vertebral cancellous bone were derived from rabbits to prepare DBM materials. MSCs were seed on DBM stent and cultured in vitro. All 36 rabbits were randomly divided into combination group (DBM/MSCs), DBM alone group, and blank control group, with 12 rabbits per group.METHODS: Full-thickness cartilage defect model of knee joint was frilled using a cylinder of 4 mm diameter and 3 mm thickness on intercondylar fossa. The cartilage defects in the intercondylar fossa were filled with MSCs/DBM in combination group A, with only DBM in the DBM group, and nothing was treated in the blank control group.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Four rabbits were killed at three time points, which were 4, 8 and 12 weeks after the operation in each group, and the reparative tissue samples were evaluated grossly, histologically, immunohistochemically and graded according to gross and histological scale.RESULTS: Tirty-six rabbits were included in the final analysis. The defects of MSCs/DBM transplantation were repaired by byline-like tissue, and the other defects were repaired by fibrous tissue. Gross and histological grading scale was made on 12 weeks postoperatively. Gross and histological scores in the MSCs/DBM group were significantly lower than DBM group and control group (P<0.05); while, the scores in the DBM group was significantly lower than control group (P<0.05).CONCLUSION: The full-thickness cartilage defects of rabbits were repaired with homograft of mesenchymal stem cells seeded onto cancellous demineralized bone matrix, which is a promising way for the treatment of cartilage defects.
8.Stress analysis of distal-extension removable partial dentures supported by mini implants
Qingfeng HUANG ; Wenzhong JIN ; Fuqiang ZHANG ; Wen CUI ; Dongmei WANG
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2009;29(11):1295-1298
Objective To analyse the stress distribution of distal-extension removable partial dentures supported by mini implants. Methods The finite element analysis models of conventional removable partial dentures ( CRPD) and mini implants supported removable partial dentures (ISRPD) were established by modular denture model. The stress distribution of abutments and supporting tissues was compared by finite element analysis software Abaqus 6.5.Results Under vertical loading, the stress of abutment teeth, mucosa of edentulous region and alveolar bone of ISRPD model was lower than that of CRPD model. Under oblique loading, the stress of each part of CRPD model and alveolar bone of ISRPD model significantly increased, while that of abutment teeth and parodontium of ISPRD model decreased. Conclusion The distal-extension removable partial dentures supported by mini implants work well in protecting the abutments and supporting tissues.
9.Stress analysis of precision attachment dentures for mandibular distal-extension edentulous cases
Qingfeng HUANG ; Wenzhong JIN ; Fuqiang ZHANG ; Wen CUI ; Dongmei WANG
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2009;29(11):1291-1294
Objective To analyse the stress distribution of precision attachment dentures used in distal-extension edentulous cases. Methods The finite element models of conventional removable partial dentures and precision attachment dentures were established by modular denture model, and the models of precision attachment dentures were established with 4┬4 as one abutment or 43┬34 as two abutments. The stress distribution of abutments and supporting tissues was compared by finite element analysis software Abaqus 6.5.Results Under vertical loading or oblique loading, the stress of abutments and supporting tissues from attachment dentures with two abutments was significantly lower than that from attachment dentures with one abutment. The stress of conventional removable partial dentures significantly increased under oblique loading. Conclusion It is reasonable for the design of attachment dentures with two abutments for mandibular distal-extension edentulous cases.
10.The influence of movie-watching intervention on mental health and values of children in rural area
Shasha XU ; Zhengkui LIU ; Wenbin GAO ; Jiuling XIN ; Wenzhong WANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2010;19(2):165-167
Objective To improve mental health of children in the rural area by intervention with moviewatching.Methods The participants were 438 students from Anhui province,including 273 students in grade 5 from two primary schools and 165 students in grade 2 from two middle schools.Subjects were randomly divided into two groups:an intervention group with movie-watching (n=188)and a control group(n=250).Results The inter-group difference between the pre-measurement and the post-measurement on depression and anxiety of the intervention groups and the control groups in grade 5 from two primary schools was not significant,while the intergroup difference between the pre-measurement and the post-measurement on value8(the intervention group (2669.52±2216.43),the control group(316.57±1410.83)),and the inter-group difference was significant(t_(values)=10.721,P=0.000).The inter-group difference between the pre-measurement and the post-depression, anxiety and values of the interntion groups and the control groups in grade 2from two middle schools was significant(t _(depression)=2.046,P=0.043;t _(state amxoetu)=3.507,P=0.001;t _(trait anxiety)=3.392,P=0.001;t _(values)=5.022,P=0.000)respectively).The intervention effect on mood of depression,anxiety and the values of intervention groups in grade 5 from two primary schools was not significant,while significant on values(F=91.62,P=0.000);while that of intervention groups in grade 2 from two =0.000 respectively).Conclusion Movie-watching intervention wag an effective way to improve middle school students' mental health and to develop correct values.Movie-watching should be an alternative way to improve met-al health of children in rural area for its operability.