2.The Study of 12-alkylated Chitosans/Plasmid-encoding Antisense ECE Complex Nanoparticles in Asthma
Yu-Tian ZHOU ; Jun XU ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(11):-
Aim: To prepare chitosan nanoparticlescarrying gene and study its characteristics in vitro and in vivo.Methods:12-ACSs was dissolved in 0.05mol/L sodium acetate buffer to form a solution of 1mg/ml and a DNA(plasmid-encoding antisense ECE ) solution of 0.1mg/ml was dissolved in 25mmol/L Na2SO4.The charge ratio of components is selected as 2/1 for 12-ACSs /DNA complex.The complex was prepared by mixing 12-ACSs solution with DNA solution prior to observation by using transmission electron microscopy.Using Electrophoretic Retardation of DNA Migration detection,DNA precipitation,Binding Equilibration and DNase Resistivity Assay,the formation of 12-ACSs /DNA complex was determined and its stability was simultaneously evaluated.MTT Cell Proliferation Assays was performed on investigation of the cytotoxicity of 12-ACSs /DNA nanoparticles in bronchial epithelial cells (16HBE).The transfection efficiency of 12-ACSs /DNA nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo was investigated in 16HBE cells and Balb/c mice.Results: 12-ACSs /DNA nanoparticles (100~150nm) were observed by transmission electron microscopy.12-ACSs can protect the plasmid encoding antisence-ECE from degradation by DNase I.12-ACSs can transfer plasmid-encoding antisense ECE into 16HBE cells and into the airway epithelium in mice.As shown by fluorescent microscopy,green fluorescent protein reporter can be observed in the transfected cells as well as in the airway epithelium of the treated mice.And it showed a lower cell cytotocixity in cultured 16HBE cells and in mice treated with12-ACSs /DNA nanoparticles.Conclusion: In summery,the chitosan can be used as an effective protectant for DNA as well as an enhancer for in vitro gene transfection.
3.Degeneration of Tibial Nerve Induced by HgCl_2 in Rats
Dong YU ; Xudong XU ; Yongtian ZHOU
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(05):-
Objective To study the adverse effect of mercury on the tibial nerves of rats. Methods Seventy SD rats (35 females, 35 males, weighed 160-200 g) were randomly divided into 4 groups. 40 rats in group 1 were used to test the acute toxicity of HgCl2, 10 rats in group 2 were given HgCl2 by gavage at 17 mg/kg(1/4 LD50) daily, in group 3 the dose was 8.5 mg/kg(1/8 LD50), 10 rats in group 4 were treated with 0.9% saline 2 ml by gavage daily, the experimental duration was (20?4) days. When the model had been developed, all the male rats were killed and the female rats in group 2 and 3 were given the chelator(DMPS) by intraperitoneal injection at 28 mg/kg for 2 periods of treatment, then were killed and the tibial nerves were examined with the electronic microscope. Results The oral LD50 of HgCl2 was 68.1 mg/kg. Seven rats in group 2 (7/10) were poisoned and two of them got pain manifestation. Six rats in group 3(6/10) were poisoned. Myelinoclasis and the changed axons were found in the tibial nerves of poisoned rats and it was more serious in the rats with pain. The chelator(DMPS) did not relieve the change. Conclusion Sub-acute poisoning of HgCl2 can induce degeneration of tibial nerves in SD rats .
4.Effect of Passive Smoking in Pregnancy on Blood Lead Level and Auditory Development of Newborn
Dan YU ; Changju ZHOU ; Xuanzhi XU
Journal of Environment and Health 1989;0(06):-
Objective To understand whether passive-smoking during pregnancy is related to the level of intrauterine lead exposure and the development of auditory. Methods 105 pregnant women and their newborn who met the requirement of the investigation through questionnaire were divided into the control group and the exposure group (including heavy group and slight group).The umbilical cord blood lead level was used to assess the intrauterine exposure of fetus, the 3rd-day positive rate of otoacoustic emission (OAE) was used as the indicator of the damage rate of auditory. Results The geometrics mean of the umbilical cord blood lead level and the positive rate of OAE were significantly higher in the research groups (33.88 ?g/L and 31.88%) compared with the control group (21.38 ?g/L and 11.11%). A positive correlation existed between the blood lead level of the mother and that of the newborn. Conclusion Passive smoking in pregnancy can increase the umbilical cord blood lead level and have an adverse effect on the auditory development of newborn.The blood lead level of pregnant women can be used as an indicator of intrauterine lead exposure of fetus.
5.Locking compression plate fixation for the acetabular fractures
Yu ZHANG ; Nanwei XU ; Dong ZHOU
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(06):-
[Objective]To explore the clinic results of the locking compression plate fixation for the acetabular fractures.[Method]Twenty-three patients were treated in the author's department, 16 of them were male and 7 were female patients.The ages ranged from 21 to 61 years, and mean age was 43.3 years.Ninteen patients had been injured in an automobile accident,3 were fell from height and 1 was crushed by a heavy object. The patients were classified according to Letournel classification.There were 7 anterior column fractures,3 posterior wall fractures,5 anterior wall fractures,2 transverse fractures,1 anterior column and posterior column fracture,1 T shape fracture, 3 posterior wall and posterior column fractures,1 transverse and posterior wall fracture.[Result]All the incisions healed during the primary procedure and all the patients were available at follow-up ranging from 3 to 24 months(average 20.1 months).The average intraoperation time was 123 minutes(50~235 minutes),and the intraoperative blood loss was 100 to 1500 ml.The patinents underwent blood transfusion from 0 ml to 1 200 ml.According to Matt's criteria, the rate of excellent and good was 73.9%(17/23).[Conclusion]The locking compression plate fixation is one of the effective methods for treatment of acetabular fractures, with the advantages of being simple and minimally traumatic.
6.Physical and mental health of children affected with AIDS and other children living in vulnerable families in a county of Yunnan province
Yu ZHOU ; Wenqing XU ; Jianhua YUAN
Chinese Journal of AIDS & STD 2007;0(03):-
Objective To understand physical and mental health status of children affected with AIDS and other children living in vulnerable families in a pilot county of the China /UNICEF AIDS Prevention and Care Project.Methods By random sampling,250 children of 0-17 years of age in a project county in Yunnan province were selected from 3 types of family:with family members affected with AIDS,with family members using illicit drugs,and poor family.Height were measured to all 250 children.Psychological questionnaire was used to interview 154 children over 6 years.Results There was no significant difference in height,but significant differences in psychological status among children from the 3 types of families.Among the children affected with AIDS,near 68% had difficulty or were indecisive in coping with problems in their daily life ;58% were worried about peer interaction;67% were relatively self-confident,which was lower than children affected by drug abuse,and the latter was 89%.Conclusion The mental status of children from the 3 types of family is different,and community care should be provided by considering the difference between them.
7.Successful practice of implementing community-based peer education in response to HIV/AIDS among out-of-school teenagers.
Yu ZHOU ; Wenqing XU ; Shuguang WANG
Chinese Journal of AIDS & STD 2007;0(03):-
Objective To summarize the experience of HIV/AIDS preventive interventions among out-of-school teenagers and provide scientific evidence for the development of large-scale interventions in the future. Method Using both non-random snowball and cluster sampling approach,a total of 5,000 participants were selected from 7 provinces (9 provincial sites ) and a cross-sectional survey was conducted by employing a semi-open-ended self-administrative interview schedule to evaluate their behavioral change before and after the interventions. Results The rate of HIV related knowledge and condom use increased significantly among the participants. For instance,the rate of condom use when having sex at the last time increased by 34.86%,i.e. from 27.67% at the baseline to 59.88% after the intervention (?2=34,86,P
8.Use of anterolateral thigh flap and split-thickness skin grafting for soft tissve defectionof massive penoscrotal Paget's disease
Yansheng XU ; Yu ZHOU ; Fengyong LI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2014;35(3):205-208
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of using the anterolateral thigh flap and splitthickness skin grafting to repair large skin defect secondary to the excision of massive penoscrotal Paget's disease.Methods Clinical data of 6 patients with massive penoscrotal Paget's disease were retrospectively reviewed.The patients were admitted to our institute from Feb.2005 to Oct.2010 with mean age of 64 (55-68) years.No other neoplasm and enlarged inguinal lymph node were detected on physical examination,ultrasonography and CT scan.All cases underwent wide local excision of skin lesion which was taken 2 cm beyond the boundary under epidural anesthesia.An anterolateral thigh flap was used to reconstruct the scrotum,and the skin defect of penis was repaired by split-thickness skin grafting.Results Operation was uneventful for the 6 patients,with mean skin defect of 185 (150-210) cm2.The mean operative duration was 270 (210-300) min,and the mean blood loss was 75 (35-150) ml.Negative surgical margins were confirmed on postoperative pathology.Five patients recovered smoothly with satisfying cosmetic appearance,and one patient demonstrated partial necrosis of the flap which was repaired on secondary surgery.The mean follow-up was 37 (10-60) months,and no relapse was found.Conclusions It is an effective method to use anterolateral thigh flap and split-thickness skin grafting to repair large skin defect secondary to excision of massive penoscrotal Paget's disease.
9.CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY FOR PATIENTS WITH CONTRALATERAL CAROTID OCCLUSION
Dingbiao ZHOU ; Bainan XU ; Xinguan YU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(08):-
To assess the indication, intraoperative monitoring with selective shunting and surgical outcomes of carotid endarterectomy for patients with contralateral carotid occlusion, the clinical manifestations, imaging data, surgical methods and results of 16 patients were analysed retrospectively. It was verified that the surgical risk of these patients was not as high as prediction,satisfactory results coold be achieved with intraoperative monitoring, selective shunting and skilled surgical techniques. It is reasonable to offer the following typical treatment examples: Carotid endarterectomy should be performed for patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis irrespective of the contralateral carotid occlusion, while medical therapy should be maintained for patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis and contralateral carotid occlusion. maintained. If the asymptomatic stenosis is found to be progressing in noninvasive testing, then a prophylactic endarterectomy should be considered.
10.EXPOSURE OF THE DISTAL INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY IN CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY
Dingbiao ZHOU ; Bainan XU ; Xinguan YU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(08):-
Exposure of the distal internal carotid artery is very important and difficult in carotid endarterectomy for patients with high bifurcations or extension of the atherosclerotic plaque into the distal internal carotid artery. Exposure techniques are introduced based on the surgical experiences of 28 cases.