1.Analysis of postoperative efficacy and the influencing factors of the recurrence of epilepsy in Glioma-related Epilepsy
Zhuo YANG ; Xinjun WANG ; Ruyi YANG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2017;43(4):220-224
Objective To explore the postoperative recovery of the patients with glioma-related epilepsy and the possible risk factors for recurrence of epilepsy.Methods To collect clinical data of 89 patients with glioma-related epilepsy,we recorded Engle grade score of all patients underwent resection of tumor and seizure focus in a week,1,3 and 6 month after surgery Repeated measures ANOVA was used to analysis the difference within group.Kaplan-Meier method and Cox regression analysis were used to analysis seizure recurrence risk curve and the epileptic recurrence related factors,respectively.Results The postoperative recurrence rate was 26.97% (24/89).Engle grade scores were 2.966±0.081.2.202±0.080,1.730±0.093 and 1.313±0.042 in a week,1,3 and 6 month after surgery.The difference was statistically significant (Ftime=96.076,P=0.000).Cox regression model showed that tumor accumulation site (RR =2.908,CI:1.083 ~7.806),postoperative edema formation (RR =4.769,CI:1.737 ~ 13.096),tumor relapse (RR=8.309,CI:3.379~20.432)were the important risk factors for recurrence epileptic seizures (all P< 0.05).Conclusions Surgical treatment can significantly reduce or even eliminate seizures postoperative and its long term efficacy is superior to short term efficacy.Appropriate measures should be taken to treat risk factors associated with recurrence epileptiform seizure to improve the prognosis of patients quality of life.
2.Influencing factors of seizures in glioma patients and its relationship with recurrent epilepsy
Zhen WANG ; Zhuo YANG ; Xinjun WANG
International Journal of Surgery 2017;44(7):468-472
Objective To analyze the influencing factors of epilepsy in patients with glioma,and to explore the relationship between the epileptic factors and the recurrence of epilepsy after surgery.Methods From January 2012 to December 2015,clinical data of 95 glioma patients in the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University were retrospectively analyzed,which were divided into two groups,including 54 cases with epilepsy and 41 cases without epilepsy,all patients were underwent tumor resection,to search and resect epilepsy lesions in patients with epilepsy,Follow-up using outpatient examination and telephone interview was performed to record seizure recurrence after operation,sort and analyze the clinical data of patients,to investigate the influencing factors of epileptic seizures,and the relationship between the factors associated with epileptic seizures and postoperative recurrence of epilepsy.The epileptogenic factors were analyzed using x2 test and multifactor Logistic regression model,epileptogenic factors and recurrent epilepsy after operation were analyzed usingx2 test.Results Logistic regression model showed that peritumoral edema > 2 cm(OR =6.905,95% CI:2.787-17.106),low tumor pathological grade (0R =5.032,95% CI:1.696-14.931) were independent risk factors for epileptic seizures;Follow-up situations:16 cases (13 cases of epilepsy group,3 cases of no epilepsy group) showed epileptic seizure in different time after the operation,preoperative epilepsy history,peritumoral edema were related to the recurrence of epileptic seizures in epilepsy group and the patients without epilepsy (x2 =2.940,3.049,all P < 0.05),the pathological grade was related to the recurrence of epileptic seizures in epilepsy group (x2=4.774,P < 0.05),however,it was not associated with the patients without epilepsy (x2 =0.060,P > 0.05),and there was a correlation between the preoperative history of epilepsy and the postoperative recurrent seizures (x2 =4.672,P < 0.05).Conclusions Peritumoral edema > 2 cm and low tumor pathological grade are the factors that lead to epileptic seizures and postoperation epilepsy recurrence in glioma patients.It's expected to take some positive treatment to reduce epileptic seizures,we should pay special attention to glioma patients with epilepsy.
3.Discussion of operative management of posterior marginal bone block in thoraco-lumbarvertebral burst fracture
Fangliang ZOU ; Xinjun YANG ; Chenfu SHI
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(04):-
[Objective]To discuss the surgical treatment,the proper application,and the respective effect of the therapy of burst fracture in the posterior marginal vertebral bone block and the thoraco-lumbar vertebra.[Method]Thirty-eight patients with thoraco-lumbar burst fracture induced by high energy injury were hospitalized from July 2002 to June 2006.Through the were assessed application of section and ORIF(open reduction internal fixation),decompression of vertebral canal by bone grafting and fusion,the clinical effect of therapy by rechecking the postoperative thoracic-lumbar function and radiographic information.[Result]All the 38 patients were followed up for 12-18 months(average 14.4 months).The fracture were all healed and lumbar pain disappeared,the vertebral height restored,and well-fused.According to Frankel ranking,the neurological function recovered,with the degree varying from 1 to 3.[Conclusion]It's a good method to apply the open and reduction,decompression of spinal canal with bone grafting and fusion operation.This kind of operation can get perfect treating effect by providing good fixation and reducing the complications.
4.The clinical characteristics of acute renal failure in the elderly
Xinjun YANG ; Xun ZHANG ; Fanfan HOU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2000;0(04):-
Objective To elucidate the clinical characteristics and the outcome of acute renal failure (ARF) in the elderly. Methods Clinical data of 109 elderly patients(≥60 years) with ARF were analysed and compared with that of 175 younger adult ARF patients(18 40 years) in the same period. Results 109 out of 422 patients(25 8%) with ARF were more than 60 years. The mortality rate of ARF in these patients was 58 7%. ARF was induced mainly by prerenal factors (20 2%) and sepsis (15 6%). Complications such as infections (52 3% vs 29 7%), cardiovascular events (64 2% vs 38 3%), respiratory failure (43 1% vs 20 0%) and hyperkalemia (29 4% vs 15 4%) were more prevalent in elderly patient than that in the younger adult ARF patients ( P
5.Mediating effects of activities of daily living and social interaction on intergenerational support and depressive symptoms among the elderly
YANG Wenfei ; JIANG Xinjun ; LIN Yan
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(10):861-864
Objective:
To explore the mediating effects of activities of daily living (ADL) and social interaction on the relationship between intergenerational support and depressive symptoms in the elderly.
Methods:
Basic information, ADL, social interaction and intergenerational support from children of the elderly aged 60 years and above were collected through the 2020 database of China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Depressive symptoms were evaluated using the Short Version of Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scales, and the mediating effects of ADL and social interaction on intergenerational support and depressive symptoms in the elderly was analyzed using Process program.
Results:
A total of 3 174 individuals were enrolled, including 1 638 males (51.61%) and 1 536 females (48.39%), and 2 264 individuals were aged 60 to <70 years (71.33%). The median score of depressive symptoms was 8 (interquartile range, 13), with 1 346 individuals (42.41%) identified as having depressive symptoms. The median scores of intergenerational support from children, ADL, and social interaction were 2 (interquartile range, 3), 0 (interquartile range, 1) and 3 (interquartile range, 6), respectively. Intergenerational support negatively affected depressive symptoms through the independent mediating effects of ADL (effect value=-0.224, 95%CI: -0.288 to -0.161) and social interaction (effect value=-0.516, 95%CI: -0.807 to -0.228), and negatively affected depressive symptoms via the chain mediating role of ADL and social interaction (effect value=-0.184, 95%CI: -0.237 to -0.134). The total mediating effect value was -0.924, accounting for 46.67% of the total effect.
Conclusion
Intergenerational support has a negative indirect impact on depressive symptoms in the elderly, mediated through ADL and social interaction.
6.Influence of down-regulation of RAGE receptor on HMGB1 expression and the volume of transplanted tumor
Xinjun WANG ; Zhuo YANG ; Ruyi YANG ; Shaolong ZHOU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(14):2295-2298
Objective To explore the down-regulation of advanced receptor for advanced glycation end products(RAGE)on expression of high mobility group protein B1(HMGB1)in glioma cells line and the volume change of transplanted tumor in nude mice. Methods HMGB1 expression in glioma LN229 cells line (divided into a control group and a study group) was observed by immunohistochemical assay and Western blot. The control group received normal saline,whereas the study group received RAGE receptor blocking agent FPS-ZM1. Expression of HMGB1 protein was detected by the same methods. The difference of the expression was examined by independent sample t test. 30 Nu/Nu nude mice were randomly divided into two groups;the above two kinds cell lines were injected into the same area of the left back of nude mice. Six weeks after injection ,the volume size was measured six times ,and the variance of repeated measurement data was used to analyze the difference of the volume change. Results HMGB1 protein was mainly expressed in the cytoplasm and nucleus. As compared with the control group,HMGB1 protein expression levels were decreased in the study group(P < 0.05),the growth rate of transplanted tumor in nude mice was significantly faster in the control group than in the study group ,the difference was statistically significant(P < 0.05). Conclusions The growth and invasion of HMGB1 protein may be involved in glioma by RAGE receptor. RAGE receptor blocker FPS-ZM1 can significantly reduce the expression of HMGB1 protein and inhibit the growth of transplanted tumor volume. It is expected to be used for the research on glioma cell apoptosis.
7.Construction, Screening and Antibody Structure Homology Modeling of Phage Single Chain Variable Fragment Library Against Ofloxacin
Xiuyuan ZHANG ; Kuo HE ; Xinjun DU ; Junping WANG ; Qing YANG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2014;(6):829-834
To construct a library of mouse single chain variable fragment (scFv) antibody against ofloxacin using phage display and recombinant antibody technique, specific anti-ofloxacin scFv was screened and 3D structure was homology modeling. Total RNA was extracted from hybridoma cell of ofloxacin mAb, and was used to amplify VH and VL gene by RT-PCR using random primer. Then they were linked by a DNA linker encoding (G1y4 Ser) 3 as VH-linker-VL sequence forming scFv by SOE(splicing by overlap extension) PCR. These fragments were inserted into phage T7 after double digestion and transformed with host bacteria BLT5403. 3 ×105 pfu / ml single chain antibody phage libraries were successfully constructed. Four positive phage scFv clones were screened by direct competitive ELISA after four times of enriched procedure in the order of adsorption-elution-amplificatio, 3D structure of specific scFv was homology modeling finally. This research lays a foundation for further massive expression of anti-ofloxacin scFv.
8.Effects of various doses of Liushen Pill on microvessel density in models of esophageal cancer xenografts
Hui ZHANG ; Lizhong HUANG ; Sha TIAN ; Ju YANG ; Xinjun DAI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;(5):766-771
BACKGROUND:Liushen Pil is a traditional Chinese herbal formula, has the effects of heat-clearing and detoxicating, eliminating stagnation, detumescence and al eviating pain. Modern pharmacology verifies that Liushen Pil has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, cardiac, anti-viral, anti-tumor effects, and has been extensively used in the treatment of various infectious diseases and malignant cancer. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the inhibitory effects of Liushen Pil on esophageal cancer xenografts, and effects on microvessel density and vascular endothelial growth factor expression. METHODS:After reproducing nude mouse models of human esophageal cancer, 48 nude mice were randomly divided into high-dose Liushen Pil group, moderate-dose Liushen Pil group, low-dose Liushen Pil group, cisplatin group, model group and blank group. According to medication regimen, drugs were given. The growth of transplanted tumor of nude mice was dynamical y observed in each group. The nude mice were sacrificed after 20 days of treatment. Neoplasm weight was taken and the tumor-suppressing rate was calculated. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect microvessel density and the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The weight of transplanted tumor was significantly lower in the high-dose Liushen Pil group, moderate-dose Liushen Pil group, low-dose Liushen Pil group, and cisplatin group than in the model group (P<0.05). Microvessel density and the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor were obviously lower in the each Liushen Pil group than in the model group, but not as apparent as that in the cisplatin group. Results suggested that Liushen Pil can inhibit the growth of the esophageal cancer xenografts. Liushen Pil can down-regulate the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and reduce microvessel density, which is one of the tumor-inhibiting mechanism of Liushen Pil .
9.Protective effect of allopurinol in kainic acid-induced epileptic rats
Yonghui YANG ; Xinjun WANG ; Jingwei XIE ; Yuehui WU ; Zheng WANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2014;(17):2715-2717,2718
Objective To investigate the protective effect of allopurinol in kainic acid-induced epileptic rats and to explore new ideas and methods for the clinical treatment of epilepsy. Methods 120 Wistar rats were randomly divided into sham group, KA epilepsy group and allopurinol groups. Six rats of each group were randomly selected and were given electrodes into their left frontal and hippocampal regions. After injection, behavior changes were observed in all rates without electrodes. 24 h later, MDA level and SOD enzymatic activity of the left hippocampi were measured. One week later, the EEGs were recorded in rates with electrode, as well as total time of seizures /30 min and numbers of seizures / 30 min. Results Compared with the KA model group, latency period of the epilepsy in the allopurinol group was longer (P < 0.05) and the extent was lighter (P < 0.05); the MDA level was significantly lower (P < 0.01), the SOD enzymatic activity was significantly higher (P < 0.01). The total time of seizures / 30min and numbers of seizures / 30 min in allopurinol group reduced significantly (P < 0.01). Conclusion Allopurinol has potential antiepileptic and antioxidative activities in kainic acid-induced epileptic rats.
10.Expression and significance of SNAT1 protein in brain glioma tissue
Xinjun WANG ; Zhuo YANG ; Ruyi YANG ; Xiaowei YUAN ; Likun SUN ; Xiaoyang NIU
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2016;42(7):426-430
Objective To explore the expression of human sodium coupled neutral amino acid transporter 1 (SNAT1) in human glioma tissues and its relationship with clinical pathological parameters and prognosis. Methods Immu?nohistochemical and western blotting were used to detect SNAT1 expression in glioma tissue and tumor peripheral tissue from 89 cases of glioma patients including 55 cases of low grade gliomas (WHO I-II), and 34 cases of high grade gliomas (WHO grade III-IV).χ2 test and was used to analyze the relationship between expression and clinical pathological param?eters of SNAT1. Kaplan-Meier method was used to analyze the effect of different expression of SNAT1 on the prognosis of patients and to establish the Cox regression model. Results The expression of SNAT1 was significantly higher in gliomas than in tumor peripheral tissue (t=-9.803, P=0.001). The expression of SNAT1 was significantly higher in high pathologi?cal grade tissues than in low grade of glioma tissues (t=-6.682, P=0.003). SNAT1 expression was associated with tumor di?ameter and pathological grade (χ2=4.963, 8.527, P<0.05);Cox regression model showed that the tumor pathological grade and different SNAT1 protein expression were independent risk factors for the prognosis of patients with glioma. Conclu?sions The expression of SNAT1 protein is closely associated with the pathological grade of gliomas and the prognosis of the patients, which may be a new target to judge the biological characteristics and to evaluate the prognosis of gliomas.