1.Research advances in serum biomarkers for early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma
Mingyu ZHU ; Jie CHEN ; Xinxin ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2014;30(10):1091-1093
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)is a disease with high incidence and mortality and has become a serious threat to human health. So far,none of the available markers can be used alone for early diagnosis of HCC.Recently identified serum markers with potential clinical value for early diagnosis of HCC are summarized,and their diagnostic sensitivity and specificity,as well as their applications in assessment of progression of the disease,are reviewed.It is suggested that alpha -fetoprotein should be used in combination with other serum markers to achieve accurate diagnosis of HCC at early stages.
2.Renal injury in severe acute pancreatitis and its pathogenesis
Xiaohua ZHANG ; Xinxin JIN ; Renmin ZHU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(09):-
Acute pancreatitis,a multiple system disease was associated with distant organs injury such as the liver,lung and kidney,etc.Acute renal failure is one of the major death causes in severe acute pancreatitis.Renal injury in acute pancreatitis and its pathogenesis was reviewed to further understand the mechanisms of systemic inflammatory response and multiple organ failure
3.Risk factors for cognitive impairment after ischemic stroke
Yu ZHU ; Xinxin QI ; Yan WANG ; Qinglong AI
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2012;20(3):232-236
Early diagnosis and early intervention for cognitive impairment after ischemic stroke can delay disease progression and prevent the occurrence of dementia.This article reviews the advances in research on ischemic stroke caused each risk factor for cognitive impairment.
4.Effects Comparison of Cholinesterase Inhibitor Alone or Combined with Compound Haishe Capsule in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
Li ZHU ; Xudong CHENG ; Yanfang AN ; Xinxin ZHAO ; Yanchu LI
China Pharmacy 2016;27(26):3681-3683,3684
OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of Cholinesterase inhibitor combined with Compound haishe capsule on prog-nosis of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). METHODS:210 AD patients were divided into donepezil group,rivastigmine group,galantamine group,Compound haishe capsule group,donepezil + Compound haishe capsule group,rivastigmine + Com-pound haishe capsule,and galantamine + Compound haishe capsule group,30 cases in each group according to visiting order. Donepezil group received Donepezil hydrochloride tablet 5 mg(<1 month)before going to bed,10 mg(≥1 month),po,qd;riv-astigmine group received Rivastigmine hydrogen tartrate capsule 1.5 mg(<1 month)before going to bed,3.0 mg(≥1 month), po,bid;galantamine group received Galantamine hydrobromide tablet 2 mg (<2 weeks),4 mg (2-4 weeks),6 mg (>4 weeks),po,bid;Compound haishe capsule received Compound haishe capsule 3 casuples,po,tid;donepezil + Compound haishe capsule group received Donepezil hydrochloride tablet 5 mg,po,qd + Compound haishe capsule 3 casuples,po,tid;galantamine+ Compound haishe capsule group received Rivastigmine hydrogen tartrate capsule 1.5 mg,po,bid + Compound haishe capsule 3 casuples,po,tid;galantamine+Compound haishe capsule group received Galantamine hydrobromide tablet 4 mg,po,bid+Com-pound haishe capsule 3 casuples, po, tid. The treatment course for all groups was 3 months. Mini-mental state examination (MMSE),AD dementia rating scale (ADAS-cog) and ability of daily life (ADL score) before and after treatment,and TESS score after treatment in all groups were observed,and the occurrence of ADR was observed. RESULTS:There was no statistical significance in MMSE, ADAS-cog and ADL score between 2 groups before treatment (P>0.05).After treatment, MMSE, ADAS-cog and ADL score in all groups were obviously improved;MMSE scores in ChEI combined with Compound haishe cap-sule groups were obviously higher than appropriate ChEI alone groups and Compound haishe capsule alone group,ADAS-cog and ADL scores were obviously lower than appropriate ChEI alone groups and Compound haishe capsule alone group;TESS scores in-cidence of adverse reactions in Compound haishe capsule alone group or combined with ChEI groups were obviously lower than ap-propriate ChEI alone groups and Compound haishe capsule group,the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). CON-CLUSIONS:ChEI combined with Compound haishe capsule can effectively improve the mental state of AD patients,cognitive function and life activity,with higher safety.
5.Identification of bacteria and fungi by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry
Mingxin ZHANG ; Min ZHU ; Mei WANG ; Yinguang CAO ; Xinxin LU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2011;34(11):988-992
Objective To identify the pathogenic microorganism by MALDI-TOF MS.Methods A total of 560 strains were resuscitated,which included 260 gram-positive bacteria strains,180 gram-negative bacteria strains,60 yeast-like-fungi strains and 60 enteropathogenic bacteria strains.Comparing MALDI-TOF MS with Vitek2 Compact,the discordant results were validated by 16S rDNA sequencing.Results Comparing MALDI-TOF MS with Vitek2 Compact,the coincidence rate was 94.6% (246/260) for gram-positive bacteria,96.7% (174/180) for gram-negative bacteria,95% (57/60) for yeast-like-fungi,and 93.3%(56/60) for enteropathogenic bacteria Fifteen strains were validated by 16S rDNA gene sequencing.Comparing with sequencing,the coincidence rate of two methods was 66.7% ( 10/15 ) for MALDI-TOF MS and 26.7%(4/11 ) for Vitek2 Compact,respectively.Conclusion MALDI-TOF MS shows rapid turnaround time and modest reagent costs,and it will be another effective tool for microorganism diagnosis.
6.Anxiolytics and Antidepressants Contribute to Symptomatic Improvement in Patients with Primary Hemifacial Spasm Coupled with Anxiety and Depression
Haoran ZHU ; Ning ZHANG ; Xinxin LI ; Yuling LU
Journal of China Medical University 2017;46(3):255-257
Objective To evaluate the symptom improvement of anxiolytics and antidepressant to hemifacial spasm(HFS)patients with anxiety and depression. Methods A total of 60 HFS patients with anxiety and depression were enrolled for the study and divided into experimental group and control group. Experimental group were treated with escitalopram and BTX-A ,and control group only received BTX-A. SAS and SDS were used to test all the patients before and after treatment. Results Both experimental group and control group were significantly improved after BTX-A therapy. There was no different between two groups at 1 week and 1 month,respectively. At 2 weeks and 3 months,more obvious improvement was seen in experimental group. The SAS and the SDS standard average scores of experimental group were significantly decreased compared with the control group. There was statistical significance in control group after 1 month and 3 months treatment(P<0.05),and in experimental group,the differences appeared after 2-week treatment(P<0.05). Additionally,after 1 month treatment,there were statistical differences between the two groups(P<0.05),and experimental group shown a longer effective period compared with control group. Conclusion Anxiety and depression state serves as a complication of HFS ,which is positively correlated with HFS. HFS patients with anxiety and depression benefit better from escital-opram and BTX-A combination therapy than BTX-A alone.
7.Comparison of the effectiveness of two pulmonary surfactant administration methods among premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome
ZHANG Yanli ; ZHU Peng ; YANG Rong ; WANG Xinxin ; YIN Xiaoguang
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(9):757-761
Objective:
To compare the effectiveness of less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) and intubate surfactant extubation (INSURE) on respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) among premature infant, so as to provide insights into improving treatment effects and reducing complications of RDS among premature infants.
Methods:
A total of 71 premature infants with RDS in Anhui Provincial Maternity and Child Health Hospital were randomly assigned into the LISA and INSURE group, and pulmonary surfactant (PS) administration was carried out by LISA and INSURE with basic support therapy and respiratory support therapy. The general information, arterial blood gas analysis before and after treatment, respiratory support time and incidence of complications were collected and compared between the two groups.
Results:
There were 31 cases in the LISA group, with a gestational age of (29.81±0.99) weeks and 22 male cases, and 40 cases in the INSURE group, with a gestational age of (30.02±1.13) weeks and 26 male cases. There were no significant differences in basic characteristics (including gestational age, birth weight, gender, etc.) between the two groups (all P>0.05). After administration, the level of PaO2 was lower in the LISA group than in the INSURE group [(78.35±6.55) mmHg vs. (87.68±8.21) mmHg, P<0.05], the level of PaCO2 was higher in the LISA group than in the INSURE group [(43.03±6.34) mmHg vs. (38.68±9.69) mmHg, P<0.05], and the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia was lower in the LISA group than in the INSURE group (48.39% vs. 72.50%, P<0.05). Linear regression analysis showed that with the duration of LISA administration increase (2-7 min), the minimum heart rate of premature infants increased linearly (β=13, P<0.05).
Conclusions
Compared with INSURE, LISA administration could slowly improve ventilation oxygenation, reduce hyperventilation and incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia among premature infants with RDS. The incidence of slow heart rate may be reduced by appropriately prolonging the administration duration.
8.Imaging characteristics of insulinoma
Jie ZHOU ; Zhonglin CUI ; Bili ZHU ; Kai WANG ; Xinxin LIAO ; Jianping QIAN
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2012;11(1):66-68
Insolinoma is a rare disease,but with an increased incidence in recent years.From March 2003 to October 2010,16 patients with insulinoma had been admitted to the Nanfang Hospital,and the results of imaging investigation were compared with histopathological examination after operation.All cases had typical Whipple's triad,low plasma glucose and high plasma insulin concentrations. Sixteen tumors were found in total.The detection rate of ultrasonography was 44% (7/16),and the detection rate of enhanced computed tomography (CT)and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were 67% (8/16) and 75% (6/8) respectively.The detection rate reached 88% by combination of CT and MRI.Two patients had no abnormal findings in ultrasonography,CT and MRI,while positive results were found in the arterial stimulation procedure with venous sampiing (ASVS) in both patients.CT or MRI is the preferred approach for localization diagnosis of insulinoma. The ASVS achieves a distinct advantage in localization of insulinoma.
9.The significance of combined detection of PTX3 and NT -ProBNP in evaluating of the prognosis of the patients with AMI combined T2DM
Yanxia ZHU ; Xinxin GONG ; Xiaofang WANG ; Qi ZANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Yuanyuan WANG ; Qian LIU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;(13):1974-1976,1977
Objective To investigate the changes of PTX3,NT -ProBNP level and the correlation between them and the prognosis of the patients with AMI combined T2DM.Methods 143 patients with primary AMI were enrolled,of which 63 patients with type 2 diabetes (observation group)and 80 patients with no diabetes (control group).Plasma PTX3 values were measured with ELISA method and NT -ProBNP was detected by the electrochemi luminescence method.All patients were observed for the occurrence of MACE during hospitalization and 12 months after discharge.The correlation between PTX3,NT -ProBNP concentration and occurrence of MACE in observation group were analyzed.Results The PTX3,NT -ProBNP concentration[(8.95 ±5.06)ng/mL,(1 609 ±1 049)pg/mL]in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group[(7.03 ±3.70)ng/mL,(1 198 ± 809)pg/mL](P =0.010,P =0.009);The number(n =26)of patients with occurrence of MACE in the observation group was significantly higher than 15 cases in the control group(P =0.003).In the observation group,the PTX3, NT -ProBNP concentration[(10.98 ±5.45)ng/mL,(2 007 ±1 097)ng/mL]in patients with MACE were signifi-cantly higher than those in patients without MACE[(7.53 ±4.28)ng/mL,(1330 ±930)ng/mL](P =0.007,P =0.010),and in MACE group,the PTX3,NT -ProBNP concentration[(13.88 ±6.84)ng/mL,(2 596 ±1 333)ng/mL] in patients with death weresignificantly higher than those in patients without death[(9.18 ±3.52)ng/mL,(1 639 ± 751)ng/mL](P =0.029,P =0.023).Conclusion More strong chronic inflammatory reaction and serious myocar-dial injury might occur in the patients with AMI combined and T2DM,and those patients would have poorer prognosis. The combined detection of PTX3,NT -ProBNP has an important significance in evaluating of the degree of myocardial damage and the prognosis of the patients with AMI combined T2DM.
10.Expression of recombinant protein VP1and its application in developing enzyme-linked immunoassay for Echovirus 30
Jiansheng ZHU ; Xianli RUAN ; Zhijun WANG ; Linfu ZHOU ; Xinxin WANG ; Lizhen WANG ; Huazhong CHEN ; Gengge WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2012;05(2):81-84
Objective To express VP1recombinant protein of Echovirus 30 (ECHO30) in E.coli BL21(DE3) and to develop an enzyme-linked immunoassay (EIA) based on the recombinant antigen for detecting antibodies to ECHO30.Methods The target VP1gene was amplified by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).The PCR products of the gene were inserted into pET44a vector,and then expressed in E.coli BL21( DE3 ).The purified recombinant protein was used for the development of EIA.Results The molecular weight of the recombinant protein was 95 000,and the antigenicity of which was identified by Western blot and EIA.Conclusion The recombinant protein VP1has been successfully expressed and purified,which can be used as diagnostic antigen.