1.A comparative study of high and low dose test bolus in 64 rows spiral CT cerebral angiography
Journal of Chongqing Medical University 2007;0(08):-
Objective:To evaluate the optimal scan delay time of 64 rows spiral CT cerebral angiography by the comparative study of high and low dose test bolus.Methods:Select 69 adult voluntaty patients,take test bolus with 20ml and 60ml contrast medium respectively,then getting 2 peak time of test bolus with high and low dose,calculate the difference of 2 peak time.Results:The arterial peak time difference between high and low dose test bolus of 69 cases,57(83%) cases are 10 seconds,while the venous peak time difference of the same 69 cases,59(85.5%) cases are 8 seconds.Conclusion:The scan delay time of 64 rows spiral CT cerebral angiography could be set by using a peak time of low dose test bolus,plus 8(seconds Median 10 seconds reduce 2 seconds scan time which are taken from the start slice to interest slice),so as to guarantee the satisfactory image quality and ensuring success of the examination.
2.Effects of adjunct intraperitoneal resuscitation on bioactivity of mesenteric lymph in shock rats
Xinyou WANG ; Rong LI ; Yingxin XU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(11):-
Objective To explore the effect of adjunct intraperitoneal resuscitation (IR) on bioactivity of mesenteric lymph in hemorrhagic shock (HS) rats. Method The rat model of HS was reproduced by bleeding the rats from femoral artery. The rats were resuscitated by conventional resuscitation (CR) or CR plus adjunct IR 60 minutes after HS or sham shock (SS).The rats were then divided into six groups as follows:SS group (n=4),SS+CR group (n=4),SS+CR+IR group (n=4),HS group (n=4),HS+CR group (n=5) and HS+CR+IR group (n=5). The mean arterial pressure (MAP) of rats in HS group was maintained at 40mmHg without resuscitation. The rats in SS group underwent only artery cannulation without blood letting for pressure monitoring. The rats were resuscitated with Ringer's lactate (80ml/kg) in CR. When treated with IR,each rat was given peritoneal injection of 20ml peritoneal dialysis solution after CR. Two hours after resuscitation,mesenteric lymph was collected by laparotomy for the measurement of neutrophil respiratory burst activity after being incubated with lymph. At the end of experiment,rats were sacrificed,the intestinal tissues were collected and the ileum mucosal injury was evaluated by light microscopy. Results The bioactivity of lymph of HS group was significantly higher than that of SS group. Compared with CR,CR+IR could inhibit shock lymph-mediated respiratory burst of neutrophils and attenuate the bioactivity of shock lymph significantly (P
3.Data Mining Study and System Design of Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on Strategy Model
Shanshui LUO ; Xinyou ZHANG ; Chunqiang ZHANG ; Weiwei LI ; Chengcheng QI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(5):929-933
Through the study on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) data mining methods, the traditional mining model was revealed to have certain limitations. New ways and means should be searched in order to tap the potential, deep level and greater value of TCM knowledge. In view of the situation, advantages of strategy pattern thought for medicine data mining were discussed. And deep research was carried on. New ideas on TCM data mining based on strategy pattern was proposed.
4.CPG OLIGONUCLEOTIDES REGULATE OSTEOCLAST DIFFERENTIATION
Weigong ZHAO ; Xuezhe HAN ; Xinyou LI ; Xong GUO ; Miao LIU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2005;17(1):90-93,96
Objective Bacterial DNA is a pathogen-derived molecule which can regulate the innate immune system by stimulating NF-κB activation. The activity of bacterial DNA relies on its content of unmethylated CpG dinucleotides in particular base contexts("CpG motif"). In light of the pivotal role played by NF-κB in osteoclast differentiation, the ability of CpG oligodeoxynucleotides (CpG ODN) coming from bacterial DNA to modulate osteoclastogenesis was studied. Methods Bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMM) were purified from Balb/c mice, cultured in α-MEM media containing 10% FCS in the presence of mouse M-CSF, with either RANKL or ODNs for 5 days. Osteoclast formation was evaluated on day 5 according to TRAP and May-Grunwald-Giemsa staining. Results CpG ODN alone could induce osteoclast formation in the low degree in BMM culture. The relationship between CpG ODN and RANKL was that CpG ODN could inhibit RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis when present from the beginning of BMM culture, but strongly increased RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis in RANKL-pretreated BMMs. Conclusion The mechanism of CpG ODN regulating osteoclast differentiation was bidirectional, which might be a potential therapy for treating metabolic bone disease.
5.A study on the influence of contrast agent protocol on gem spectrum CT pulmonary angiography quality
Xinyou LI ; Miao WEI ; Zhihua HU ; Zhiwei ZHANG ; Fajin LV
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(15):2080-2082
Objective To compare the image quality between large dose smart tracking technique and low dose test bolus technique for gem spectral CT pulmonary angiography(CTPA).Methods A total of 106 cases with suspected pulmonary embolism were divided into two groups.Group A(54 cases)was carried out with large dose smart tracking technique.Group B(52 cases)was carried out with low dose test bolus technique.We compared the image quality between the two groups.Results There were significant differences in the CT value of the right pulmonary artery and the content of iodine in the lower lobe of the right pulmonary artery of two groups(P<0.01).There was significant difference of image quality between the two groups(P<0.05).The rate of excellent or good image quality in group A was higher than that in group B,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Large dose smart tracking technique can track the artifacts of pulmonary artery imaging with less artifacts and uniform vascular fixation.The image quality of pulmonary artery imaging is better than that of small dose contrast agent.
6.Impact of Antiepileptic Drugs on Cognitive Function of Patients with Epilepsy
Meng HU ; Zhen LI ; Xinyou LIU ; Lanzhen REN ; Qi TAN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2009;15(6):559-561
Objective To explore the impact of the different antiepileptic drugs on cognitive function in patients with epilepsy.Methods There are 280 cases of patients with epilepsy from Department of Neurology in our hospital out-patient and hospitalization, while 32 cases are the normal control group. The patients were randomly divided into groups of topiramate, carbamazepine and sodium valproate group and topiramate plus valproate combined therapy group. Wechsler Memory Scale was used by the patients before and after treatment to assess cognitive function, and compared with the normal group. Results Carbamazepine monotherapy group and the valproate group were no significant difference in areas of cognitive function belong to the normal level; Topiramate monotherapy group cognitive function was significantly lower than normal, the joint drug group was the most of the lower level of cognitive function. Conclusion Carbamazepine and valproate monotherapy were applied had the minor cognitive impairment, combination therapy of epilepsy in patients had severe cognitive impairment.
7.Combination of Topiramate,Sodium Valproate and Clonazepam for Intractable Epilepsy:157 Cases 2-year Follow-up
Meng HU ; Xinyou LIU ; Zhen LI ; Zhongyin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2008;14(3):281-282
Objective To investigate the effect of combination of topiramate,sodium valproate and clonazepam on intractable epilepsy.Methods 157 Patients with intractable epilepsy were treated with clonazepam,sodium valproate and topiramate.They were followed up for 2 years.Results The total efficiency is 75.16% 6 months after treatment,which was steady in the latter time and reliable for various types of attack,with few side-effects.Conclusion Combination of topiramate,sodium valproate and clonazepam is effective and safe on intractable epilepsy.
8.The value of quantitative analysis with spectral CT imaging in the diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer with different pathological types
Qi LI ; Tianyou LUO ; Fajin LYU ; Yongmei LI ; Xinyou LI ; Zhihua HU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2017;51(4):257-261
Objective To explore the value of quantitative parameters of spectral CT imaging in the diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with different pathological types. Methods One hundred and thirty-six patients with NSCLC proved by pathology underwent chest plain and enhanced CT scan with gemstone spectral imaging (GSI) mode by Discovery CT750 HD, including 57 cases of squamous cell carcinoma (SQCC) and 79 cases of adenocarcinoma (ADC). All the cases were divided into two groups of tumor diameter>2 cm (120 cases, including 50 cases of SQCC and 70 cases of ADC) and diameter≤2 cm (16 cases, including 7 cases of SQCC and 9 cases of ADC). The slope between 40 and 65 keV(K40-65 keV) of spectral attenuation curve, effective atomic number (Eff-Z) and calcium concentration in plain scan (PS) and K40-65 keV of spectral attenuation curve, iodine concentration and water concentration in arterial phase (AP) of SQCC and ADC in the two groups were measured and compared respectively. Furthermore, all cases were classified according to the trend of spectral attenuation curve in PS. These quantitative parameters satisfying normal distribution were compared by two independent samples t test, while those parameters not satisfying normal distribution were compared by rank sum test. ROC curves was drawn for these parameters with statistical difference and area under the curve (AUC) was used to measure the differential diagnostic performance of each parameter. Chi square test was used to compare the differences of the trend of spectral attenuation curve in PS between SQCC and ADC. Results In the group of diameter>2 cm: (1) Comparison of quantitative parameters of spectral CT in PS:K40-65 keV, Eff-Z and calcium concentration of ADC were 0.69 ± 0.56, 7.76±0.19, and (4.11±2.93) mg/cm3, respectively. The corresponding parameters of SQCC were 0.19± 0.23, 7.59 ± 0.14, and (1.25 ± 1.59) mg/cm3, respectively. These parameters of ADC were significantly higher than SQCC (Z=-7.000,-6.249, t=-6.884, P<0.01). (2) Comparison of quantitative parameters of spectral CT in AP:K40-65 keV, iodine concentration and water concentration of ADC were 2.61 ± 1.72, (1.24 ± 0.77) mg/cm3, and (1024.46 ± 14.06) mg/cm3, respectively. The corresponding parameters of SQCC were 2.00 ± 1.79, (0.94±0.86) mg/cm3, and (1027.77±9.47) mg/cm3, respectively. The difference between ADC and SQCC was statistically significant (Z=-3.082,-2.946,-3.045, P<0.01). (3) ROC curve analysis showed that these quantitative parameters in PS were helpful in differentiating SQCC and ADC, especially K40-65 keV of spectral attenuation curve in PS. The AUC for it was 0.876. The sensitivity and specificity were 91.4%and 80.0%, respectively. (4)According to the trend of spectrum attenuation curve in PS, type Ⅰ was more common in SQCC, while typeⅡwas more common in ADC (χ2=54.208, P<0.01). In the group of diameter≤2 cm:There was no significant difference in all quantitative parameters between ADC and SQCC (P>0.05). The trend of spectrum attenuation curve in PS of all cases showed type Ⅱ. Conclusions Lung ADC and SQCC have different quantitative parameters in spectral CT imaging. These quantitative parameters are valuable in classifying the pathological type of NSCLC with diameter more than 2 cm.
9.Association of lumbar disc herniation with the interaction between environmental factors and Fas/FasL/Caspase-9 apoptosis-associated gene polymorphisms
Qiling YUAN ; Xinyou LI ; Liang LIU ; Yongsong CAI ; Maolin YE ; Yingang ZHANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2015;(3):349-356
Objective To investigate the etiologic roles of apoptosis-associated genes,environmental factors and their interactions in lumbar disc herniation (LDH).Methods A case-control trial was conducted.We recruited 128 outpatients with LDH as case group and 132 normal people matched by age and gender as control group.Peripheral venous blood samples were collected and DNA was extracted from leukocytes.By using a modified Brucker Autoflex MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer,we analyzed 3 genes with 9 polymorphic sites,namely,Fas-1377G/A rs2234767,Fas-670G/A rs1800682,Fas rs2147420,Fas rs2296603,Fas rs7901 656,Fas rs1 57101 9,FasL-844C/T rs7631 10,CASP-9-1263A > G rs4645978,and CASP-9-712C > T rs4645981.The correlations between polymorphism of Fas,FasL and CASP-9 genes and the risk of LDH were evaluated by non-conditional Logistic regression model.Multiple Logistic regression model was performed to assess the interaction between apoptosis-associated genes and environment factors,such as lumbar vertebral loads,bed type,spare-time exercises and spare-time activities. Results There were preferable balances in case and control groups in age and gender without significant differences.However,the two groups differed significantly (P <0.05)in lumbar vertebral loads,body mass index, bed type, spare-time exercises and spare-time activities. Correlation analysis showed remarkable correlations between LDH and the polymorphisms of FasL-844C/T (rs7631 10)and CASP-9-1263A>G (rs4645978),and FasL-844C/T TT and CASP-9-1263A>G GG genotypes might be the high risk genotypes of LDH.The gene-environment interaction analysis revealed that super-multiplicative and sub-multiplicative interactions respectively between FasL-844TT genotype and lumbar vertebral loads (3-4 level),and between CASP-9-rs4645978 GG and lumbar vertebral loads (3-4 level).Conclusion FasL,CASP-9 genes and lumbar vertebral loads and their interactions play important roles in the pathogenesis of LDH.It suggests that the risk of LDH may be codetermined by environmental factors and inherited susceptibility genes,and that the mechanisms of interactions vary in different genotypes and the same or different environmental factors.
10.Observation on protection by immunization with recombinant Ferritin vaccine of Echinococcus granulosus (Chinese strain)
Yang BU ; Zhaoyu LI ; Yongyun LUO ; Jingjing YU ; Xinyou YU ; Zhiyun SHI ; Rui MA ; Wei ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2010;16(11):861-862
Objective To investigate protection by immunization with recombinant Ferritin vaccine of Echinococcus granulosus against protoscolices.Methods ICR mice were randomized into 3groups of 12 mice in each.The mice in group A and B were immunized three times with an interval of two weeks and those in group C did nothing.The animals in all the 3 groups were challenged with 1100 protoscolices intraperitoneally on the 8th week.Serum samples were collected before each inoculation and challenge injection.Seven months later, all the mice were killed and examinated for hydatid cysts.Result The number of cysts was significantly lower in the group A than in group B and C (P<0.05).The levels of protection afforded were found to be 73% and 85%, respectively.Meanwhile,the number of cysts was markedly lower in group B than in group C(P<0.05).The rate of protection afforded was 42%.Conclusion Recombinant Ferritin vaccine of Echinococcus granulosus shows partial immune protection.Therefore, it might be a suitable candidate for cocktail vaccine study in the future.