1.Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells protect against renal ischemia-reperfusion injury through immune regulatory mechanism
Honglin HU ; Cong ZOU ; Xiaoqing XI ; Zhenfeng YE ; Wei JIANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(37):5977-5982
BACKGROUND:Stem celltherapy for renal ischemia-reperfusion injury has been the hot topics for many scholars. Its mechanism is very complex, which could not be explained by simple mechanism of stem cells differentiation. It is the result involving a variety of mechanisms. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the influence on immune cells during the bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltherapy for renal ischemia-reperfusion injury, then to preliminary summarize the immune regulation mechanism of bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltherapy for renal ischemia-reperfusion injury. METHODS:First, we established a model of renal ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats and, cultured and purified rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in vitro. Then, the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were transplanted into the rat models. Using flow cytometry detection technology, we analyzed the proportion of CD4+CD25+regulatory T cells of rat spleen cells, discussed the effects on immune cells during the bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltherapy for renal ischemia-reperfusion injury, and then transferred the rat’s spleen cells to the nude mice which were subjected to renal renal ischemia-reperfusion injury. Renal function and renal histological changes of nude mice were assessed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltransplantation could significantly inhibit the decrease of CD4+CD25+regulatory T cellof spleen cells in rats with renal ischemia-reperfusion injury. The transplantation of spleen cells from the above-mentioned rats to nude mice could obviously protect nude mice from renal ischemia-reperfusion injury, characterized by lower serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen and renal tubule pathologic damage score. Therefore, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells have protective effects on renal ischemia-reperfusion injury by regulating the immune system.
2.Megavoltage cone-heron CT in the use of head and neck dose calculation
Xi CHANG ; Longgen LI ; Zhiyong XU ; Jianjian QIU ; Weigang HU ; Guoliang JIANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2008;17(5):385-388
Objective To evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of performing dose calculation on megavoltage cone-beam CT(MVCBCT) in the head and neck. Methods MiniCTQC phantom was imaged using MVCBCT scanner, and the MVCBCT value density calibration curve was established. Conventional CT and MVCBCT image of phantom and nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC) patient were acquired respectively. Two kinds of single field plan were designed for conventional CT image of phantom,and IMRT plan was used for conventional CT image of a NPC patient. The conventional CT plans were copied to MVCBCT image. The dose distribution was calculated for targets and normal tissues using the MVCBCT value density calibration curve,and compared with that of conventional CT. Results For all the cases,the differences between the calculated dose distributions using MVCBCT and CT were less than 3% and 3 mm in single field plan. In IMRT plan, DVHs of conventional CT and MVCBCT were in excellent agreement. The biggest difference between conventional CT and MVCBCT was 95 cGy with the error of 1.4%. On the isocenter plane,the passing rate was 95.5% ,99.4% ,93.8% ,98.7%, 100% ,94.5% ,97.3% ,95.6% ,99.3% and 99.4% for the beam angle of 0°,45°,90°,120°,160°,200°,240°,280° and 320°. Conclusions Performing dose calculation using MVCBCT in head-and-neck region was feasible, and the dose distributions on the conventional CT and MVCBCT were in excellent agreement.
3.The blood homocysteine level and distribution analysis of Ganzhou city people
Lixia JIANG ; Shaohua SHI ; Xingming ZHONG ; Yihong YANG ; Rong HU ; Xuxiang XI
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(31):4197-4199,4202
Objective We analysed the homocysteine level and distribution of ganzhou city crowd ,learned about its elevatory sit‐uation ,and provided theory basis for the intervention of high homocysteine level crowd and the prevention of heart and head blood vessel disease .Methods We detected the blood homocysteine level of 6419 adults who had physical examination in our hospital dur‐ing 2012 by enzymatic methods ,and analyzed the diagnose rate of HHcy and the distributions of Hcy in different age and gender . Results The total detection rate of high homocysteine level in 6419 adults was 39 .11% ,among which 47 .30% in male and 22 .49% in female ,the comparison was statistically significant (χ2 = 424 .28 ,P< 0 .05) ;the detection rate of male was higher than female .In different ages ,the detection rates were statistically significant comparatively (P< 0 .05) .The detection rate of homocys‐teine level in both gender rises with age .At the same time ,homocysteine levels in males of 25 - 34 years old age group and 35 - 44 years old age group ,45 - 54 years old age group and 55 - 64 yeas old age group were not statistically significant ;while there were statistical differences of Hcy level in the rest age groups of male ,different age groups of female and same age different gender groups (P< 0 .05) .Conclusion The HHcy detection rate and the blood Hcy distribution of Ganzhou city crowd has its regional characteristics compared with other regions ,and it may be associated with the main population distribution of hakka people and oth‐er geological factors .The detection rate of HHcy was relatively high ,and it′s advisable to take early prevention to lower the risk of heart and head blood vessel disease .
4.Analysis of the precision of templating for preoperative planning of total hip arthroplasty
Mao NIE ; Wei HUANG ; Xi LIANG ; Ning HU ; Dianming JIANG ; Yongming ZENG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2009;25(8):705-708
Objective To study the precision of computer-aided preoperative templating for total hip arthroplasty. Methods Thirty patients (11 males, 19 females; age ranged from 42 to 85 years, mean 56 years) received unilateral total hip arthroplasty from March 2008 to December 2008. Preoperative tem-plating was done with LINK -Preop-PlanTM to compare the size of the planned hip joint with the size of the prosthesis, as well as the discrepancy of the limbs before and after operation. Results The predicted sizes of the prosthesis corresponded well with the actual ones. The cup size of the prosthesis completely matched the actual ones in 19 patients (63%), and the variation was within 1 size in 8 patients (27%) and ≥2 sizes in 3 patients (10%). The stem size of the prosthesis completely matched the actual ones in 19 patients (63%), and the variation was within 1 size in 9 patients (30%) and ≥2 sizes in 2 patients (7%). The variation of the cemented and cementless stem size of the prosthesis was within 1 size in 16 patients (89%) and 12 patients (100%), respectively, with no statistical difference (P > 0.05). The discrepancy of limb length was (9.0±8.5) mm preoperatively and (1.1±2.4) mm postoperatively. Conclusions Preoperative planning is of paramount significance in total hip arthroplasty. Computer-ai-ded preoperative templating can accurately anticipate the type of the prosthesis, which is helpful in correc-ting the discrepancy in leg length.
5.Effect of TCM five-tone therapy on chronic fatigue syndrome
Yujuan WU ; Shenghui ZHENG ; Jieqian WU ; Yuanchun JIA ; Rong XI ; Qiuxia HU ; Jian JIANG
Modern Clinical Nursing 2013;(12):40-42,43
Objective To study the effect of TCM five-tone therapy on chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS).Methods Fifty nine CFS patients were divided into the treatment group(n=30)and the control group(n=29),which received TCM five-tone therapy and common music therapy,respectively for 3 months.Both groups were assessed with fatigue Scale-14,depression status inventory and visual analogue scale.Result After treatment,the treatment group was scored lower than the control group in FS-14,DSI and VAS(all P<0.05).Conclusion TCM five-tone therapy may be more effective in decreasing the CFS patients with fatigue and depression and alleviating their pain symptoms.
6.Trends of ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Western Rural China From 2001 to 2011 -China PEACE Retrospective Acute Myocardial Infarction Study
Jing LI ; Xi LI ; Xiaofang YAN ; Shuang HU ; Yuan YU ; Lixin JIANG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2016;31(4):321-326
Objective: To assess the trends in clinical characteristics and treatments for in-hospital patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in western rural China from 2001 to 2011. Methods: A two-stage random sampling procedure was used in our study. In 1st stage, stratiifed random sampling was applied to identify the participating hospitals and in 2nd stage, random sampling was applied to determine the patients to be studied. Taking 2001, 2006 and 2011 as 3 time points to study the in-hospital records for STEMI treatments. The results in each year were analyzed by weighted calculation in order to adjust the proportional impact by different sampling and therefore, to relfect the entire condition in western rural area. Results: A total of 32/35 hospitals with 1028 STEMI records were enrolled. From 2001 to 2011, the admitted STEMI patients from 64 (54-70) years of age increased to 67 (56-75) years,Ptrend<0.05, while gender composition was similar, the risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as hypertension, dyslipidemia and smoking substantially increased. Among patients without contraindications, the ues of following medications increased from 2001 to 2011: aspirin from 73.6% to 89.9%, clopidogrel from 0% to 66.5%, β-blockers from 25.4% to 64.3% and statins from 7.5% to 89.8%, allPtrend<0.01. From 2001 to 2011, the rates of primary PCI application were from 0% to 0.3%,Ptrend=0.51, the rates of thrombolytic therapy increased from 33.4% to 55.4%,Ptrend<0.01. At the year of 2001, 2006 and 2011, the reperfusion rates were 33.4%, 50.7% and 55.4%, Ptrend<0.01; the mortality within 7 days of admission were 3.0%, 10.1% and 6.7%, the rates of death or treatment withdrawal because of terminal status were 5.3%, 12.3% and 10.9%, there was no signiifcant trend in the above 2 rates after adjustments. Conclusion: The quality of medical care for STEMI was signiifcantly improved in western rural China from 2001 to 2011, while there are still gaps between western rural area and other regions.
7.ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Eastern Rural China From 2001 to 2011-China PEACE Retrospective Acute Myocardial Infarction Study
Jing LI ; Xi LI ; Yuan YU ; Shuang HU ; Xiaofang YAN ; Lixin JIANG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2016;31(1):4-9
Objective: To assess the trends of clinical characteristics, diagnostic and treatment conditions and outcomes for in-hospital patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in eastern rural China from 2001 to 2011.
Methods: Through a two-stage random sampling, a representative in-hospital STEMI patient group in eastern rural China of 2001, 2006 and 2011 were enrolled. In 1st step, a simple random-sampling procedure was conducted to identify the collaborating hospitals and in 2nd step, a systematic sampling procedure was performed to select representative patients from those admitted to each collaborating hospital for STEMI during the study period. Then we obtained patients’ clinical information from their medical records. Finally, we weighted the ifndings for each year to represent the overall situation.
Results: A total of 2820 STEMI medical records from 32 collaborating hospitals were enrolled. From 2001 to 2011, the median age of STEMI patients increased from 66 to 68 years, P<0.01, the percentage of female patients elevated from 31.4%to 35.8%, P<0.05. The ratios of cardiovascular risk factors were gradually increased. Among the patients without documented contraindications, application of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) increased from 0%to 27.5%, P<0.01, reperfusion increased from 49.7%to 58.8%, P<0.01. Administration of aspirin elevated form 80%to 87.8%, Clopidogrel from 0%to 72.6%, statins from 16.7%to 89.6%;administration ofβ-blockers within 24 h of admission elevated from 41.5%to 55.5%, P<0.05 and ACEI/ARB from 58.3%to 69%, P<0.01. In 2001, 2006 and 2011, the in-hospital mortality within 7 days were 6.8%, 8.3%and 5.7%respectively;mortality plus treatment withdrawal because of terminal status at discharge were 10.2%, 12.4%and 9.5%respectively. After adjustment, the above ratios did not change signiifcantly.
Conclusion: From 2001 to 2011, application of PCI grew from nothing and effective medication was improved for in-hospital STEMI patients in eastern rural China. However, there were still obvious gaps for diagnosis and treatment from the guideline requirement;the patient outcomes have not been improved.
8.Effect of continuous femoral nerve block versus patient controlled intravenous analgesia on rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty
Dandong WU ; Hong CHEN ; Wei HUANG ; Xi LIANG ; Ning HU ; Wei XU ; Dianming JIANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2015;31(5):435-438
Objective To compare the effect of continuous femoral nerve block (CFNB) with patient controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) on pain relief,rehabilitation efficacy,satisfaction degree following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in an attempt to find a safe and effective analgesia at the stage of rehabilitation.Methods The records of 116 patients undergone unilateral TKA for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis of the knee were evaluated.The patients with preoperative American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) score of 1 to 3 were randomized into CFNB group (58 cases) and PCIA group (58 cases) according to the random number table.Both operations were performed under ultrasound guidance.Postoperative visual analogue score (VAS),knee function,incidence of adverse reaction,and satisfaction degree were compared between the two groups.Results Regardless of the score at postoperative 4 and 12 hours,VAS between CFNB and PCIA groups revealed significant differences at postoperative 24 [(3.2±1.1)pointsvs (4.1 ±1.5)points],48 [(3.4±1.2)pointsvs (4.1 ±1.0) points] and 72 hours [(3.3 ± 1.2) points vs (4.0 ± 1.1) points] (all P < 0.05).Time to achieve knee rehabilitation training objectives like straight leg raise,walking with crutches,and passive bending to 90° were similar between the two groups.Both groups achieved comparable knee function status with respect to Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) score,Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score,and maximal knee flexion angle at postoperative 3 months.Postoperative nausea and vomit were significantly more frequent in PCIA group (24%) than in CFNB group (14%) (all P <O.05),but patients in both groups were satisfactory.Conclusion Ultrasound guided CFNB is an effective analgesic method during the early stage of TKA,for it can control pain,accelerate rehabilitation training and function recovery,reduce adverse reaction as well as improve patients' satisfaction.
9.Effects of total flavonoids in Gingko Biloba on glucose and lipid metabolism and liver function in rats with insulin resistance
jia-hang, TANG ; xi-yun, YE ; jiang, LIU ; ping, LI ; qian, ZHANG ; jing-jie, HU
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2006;0(02):-
Objective To investigate the effects of total flavonoids in Gingko Biloba on glucose and lipid metabolism and liver function in rats with insulin resistance. Methods Forty SD rats were randomly divided into normal control group,model group,total flavonoids in Gingko Biloba group and rosiglitazone group(positive drug control group)(n=10).Models of insulin resistance were established by high glucose and high fat diet in model group,total flavonoids in Gingko Biloba group and rosiglitazone group.After treatment for 12 weeks,serum glucose,serum lipids,and parameters of insulin resistance,liver function and anti-oxidation capability were detected in each group,and histologic observations of liver tissues were conducted with adipose staining. Results The serum glucose,insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR),insulin action index(IAI),serum total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),liver malondialdehyde(MDA) and serum transaminase activity in total flavonoids in Gingko Biloba group were significantly lower than those in model group(P
10.10-year Trend of Statin Use With its Impact Factors for In-hospital Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients in Eastern Urban China
Yuan YU ; Lihua ZHANG ; Jing LI ; Xin ZHENG ; Xi LI ; Shuang HU ; Haibo ZHANG ; Lixin JIANG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2017;32(8):732-736
Objective: To assess the trend of statin application for in-hospital acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients with its impact factors in eastern urban China from 2001 to 2011. Methods: A 2-stage random sampling design was performed to extract representative AMI sample patients. In the ifrst stage, a simple random-sampling was used to identify participating hospitals. In the second stage, a systematic sampling was conducted in 2001, 2006 and 2011 to select the cases from participating hospitals, to take medical records and clinical information for calculating the in-hospital statin application rate. The impact factors for statin application was assessed by multi Logistic regression model with generalized estimating equations. Results: A total of 5940 AMI records from 32 hospitals were enrolled. From 2001 to 2011, the in-hospital statin use rate increased from 46.0% in 2001 to 82.2% in 2006 and to 93.7% in 2011,P<0.001 for trend. Multi Logistic regression analysis indicated that the patients with LDL-C>3.37 mmol/L were more likely to receive statin therapy than those with LDL-C<1.81 mmol/L (OR=1.59, 95% CI 1.10-2.30,P=0.013); the patients with chest pain at admission (OR=1.82, 95% CI 1.14-2.91, P=0.012), combining hypertension (OR=1.44, 95% CI 1.02-2.03,P=0.038), with in-hospital PCI (OR=2.99, 95% CI 1.71-5.23, P<0.001) were also more likely to receive statin therapy. The application rate of statin was reduced by reduced LDL-C level accordingly and the patients without LDL-C examination, accounting for 21.3%, had the lowest statin application rate. Conclusion: Statin therapy for in-hospital AMI patients was dramatically increased from 2001 to 2011 in eastern urban China and the guideline was rapidly popularized in clinical practice. However, the improvement has been needed especially in patients without LDL-C examination or with low LDL-C levels; we emphasize that AMI patients should receive statin therapy regardless their LDL-C levels.