1.Correlation between serum vitamin D level and prognosis in patients with acute cerebral infarction
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2017;40(3):200-203
Objective To investigate the relationship between serum vitamin D level and prognosis in patients with acute cerebral infarction. Methods One hundred patients with acute cerebral infarction within 48 h and 60 healthy subjects were selected. The serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D level was measured. The patients with acute cerebral infarction were divided into vitamin D sufficient group, vitamin D insufficient group and vitamin D deficiency group according to the serum 25- hydroxy- vitamin D level. The National Institutes of Health stroke scale (NIHSS) before treatment and 14 d after treatment was evaluated, and this result reflected short- term prognosis; the long- term prognosis was evaluated by modified Rankin scale (mRS) 3 months after treatment. Results The serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D level in patients with acute cerebral infarction was significantly lower than that in healthy subjects:(14.21 ± 0.98)μg/L vs. (22.43 ± 1.01)μg/L, and there was statistical difference (t=3.95, P=0.012). The patients with acute cerebral infarction were divided into 3 groups according to the serum 25- hydroxy-vitamin D level:vitamin D sufficient group (19 cases), vitamin D insufficient group (28 cases) and vitamin D deficiency group (53 cases). The NIHSS before treatment and 14 d after treatment in vitamin D sufficient group was significantly lower than that in vitamin D insufficient group and vitamin D deficiency group: (7.03 ± 1.82) scores vs. (10.21 ± 2.03) and (14.35 ± 2.96) scores, (2.04 ± 1.86) scores vs. (5.21 ± 2.28) and (10.38 ± 2.34) scores, and that in vitamin D insufficient group was significantly lower than that in vitamin D deficiency group, and there were statistical differences (P<0.01). The Pearson correlation analysis result showed that the serum 25- hydroxy- vitamin D level was negatively correlated with NIHSS scores (r = -1.738, P = 0.031). The short- term total effective rate in vitamin D sufficient group was significantly higher than that in vitamin D insufficient group and vitamin D deficiency group:17/19 vs. 67.9% (19/28) and 47.2% (25/53), and that in vitamin D insufficient group was significantly higher than that in vitamin D deficiency group, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). The long- term good prognosis rate in vitamin D sufficient group was significantly higher than that in vitamin D insufficient group and vitamin D deficiency group:18/19 vs. 75.0%(21/28) and 50.9%(27/53), and that in vitamin D insufficient group was significantly higher than that in vitamin D deficiency group, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). Conclusions The serum vitamin D level is significantly decreased in patients with acute cerebral infarction. It is negatively correlated with NIHSS scores. And it is important to judge prognosis.
2.Preparation of Label-free Thrombin Aptasensor Based on Pd-Au Nanoparticles
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2014;(8):1138-1143
Pd nanoparticles (Pd NPs) were electrodeposited on the glassy carbon electrode (GCE). Then, Pd NPs/GCE was further inserted into H2 SO4 solution to polarize for 5 min to absorb a certain amount of active hydrogen. Then, the electrode was quickly inserted to HAuCl4 solution for 15 min. AuNPs were deposited spontaneously on the surface of Pd NPs due to the reduction of active hydrogen. As a result, Pd-AuNPs were modified on the surface of GCE. Next, aptamer I of thrombin was immobilized on Pd-Au nanoparticles. In the presence of thrombin, it bound with the aptamer immobilized on Pd-Au nanoparticles and thus the formed complex obstructed the catalysis of Pd-Au nanoparticles to H2 O2 . Hence, the reduction current of H2 O2 decreased with the increase of thrombin concentration. The aptamer sensor had a good linear relationship with the concentration of thrombin in the range of 2. 98-297 nmol/L with a detection limit of 0. 98 nmol/L.
3.Research Advance on Oxidation Damage Induced by Formaldehyde
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(04):-
Reports said formaldehyde could induce the damages of organism and cause the peroxidation of lipids. Formaldehyde inhalation may significantly increase the tissue malondialdehyde concentration and decrease the activity of superoxide dismutase, catalase enzyme, glutathione peroxidase enzyme and the concentration of glutathione in the tissues with a dose-effect relationship. The possible mechanisms of oxidation lesion and the toxic effects of formaldehyde were discussed in the present paper.
4.miR-335 regulate cell proliferation by targeting survivin in breast cancer cells MCF-7
Yajuan HUANG ; Feng DU ; Lingli WEI
Chongqing Medicine 2016;45(27):3753-3756
Objective To evaluate the effect of miR‐335 regulate cell proliferation by targeting survivin in breast cancer cells MCF‐7 .Methods (1)Chose breast cancer tissue and para‐carcinoma tissue ,and used RT‐PCR or Western blot to detect the expres‐sion of miR‐335 and survivin protein .(2)Chose breast cancer cells MCF‐7 ,respectively transfected miR‐335 mimic and mimic con‐trol .The expression of miR‐335 and survivin protein were detected by RT‐PCR or Western blot .(3)Chose breast cancer cells MCF‐7 ,respectively co‐transfection wild type survivin 3′‐UTR(survivin‐wt)or mutant type urvivin 3′‐UTR(survivin‐Mut)and miR‐335 mimic or negative control(NC)to breast cancer cells MCF‐7 .The cell luciferase activity were detected by dual‐luciferase report gene experiment .(4)Chose breast cancer cells MCF‐7 ,respectively transfected mimic control ,miR‐335 mimic and miR‐335 mimic+ sur‐vivin .The cell proliferation activity of each group were detected by MTT method .Results (1)Compared with para‐carcinoma tis‐sue ,the miR‐335 expression of breast cancer tissue significantly decreased(P<0 .05) ,and the survivin protein expression of breast cancer tissue significantly increased(P<0 .05) .(2)Compared with transfection mimic control ,transfection miR‐335 mimic can made the miR‐335 expression of MCF‐7 increased(P<0 .05) ,and made the survivin protein expression of MCF‐7 decreased(P<0 .05) . (3)Compared with transfection NC ,co‐transfection miR‐335 mimic and survivin‐wt can made luciferase activity of MCF‐7 signifi‐cantly decreased(P<0 .05) ,but the luciferase activity of MCF‐7 was not significantly changes after co‐transfection miR‐335 mimic and survivin‐Mut (P>0 .05) .(4)Compared with transfection mimic control ,the MCF‐7 proliferative activity significantly decreased after transfection miR‐335mimic(P<0 .05) .Compared with transfection miR‐335 mimic ,the MCF‐7 proliferative activity signifi‐cantly increased after transfection miR‐335 mimic+survivin(P<0 .05) ,but still lower than transfection mimic control(P<0 .05) . Conclusion In breast cancer tissue ,the miR‐335 show low expression ,and survivin show high expression .miR‐335 can target sur‐vivin to inhibit the proliferation activity of breast cancer cells MCF‐7 .
5.Effect of local mild hypothermia on serum brain natriuretic peptide in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage
Yajuan XIAO ; Shusen FENG ; Yuehu WU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(13):33-35
Objective To study the effect of local mild hypothermia on serum brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage.Methods Sixty patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage were divided into local mild hypothermia group (30 cases) and routine therapy group (30 cases) by random digits table method.Routine therapy group was given conventional therapy,and local mild hypothermia group was given local mild hypothermia treatment besides conventional therapy.The neurologic impairment was evaluated according to American National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores on admission,and on the 3rd,7th and 14th day after treatment.Serum BNP levels in patients were determined dynamically on admission,and on the 3rd and 14th day after treatment.The effect was evaluated on the 14th day after treatment.Results There was no significant difference in serum BNP on admission between two groups (P > 0.05).Serum BNP on the 3rd,14th day after treatment in local mild hypothermia group was lower than that in routine therapy group[(153.47 ± 32.01) ng/L vs.(187.45 ± 40.21)ng/L and (111.02 ± 38.27) ng/L vs.(139.71 ± 29.53) ng/L],and there was significant difference(P < 0.01 or < 0.05).There was no significant difference in NIHSS scores on admission and on the 3rd day after treatment between two groups (P >0.05).NIHSS scores on the 7th and 14th day after treatment in local mild hypothermia group was lower than that in routine therapy group [(13.84 ± 6.00) scores vs.(16.59 ± 4.62)scores and (9.23 ± 4.48) scores vs.(13.02 ± 6.76) scores],and there was significant difference (P < 0.01).The total effective power in local mild hypothermia group was higher than that in routine therapy group[90.0%(27/30) vs.66.7% (20/30)],and there was significant difference (P < 0.05).Conclusions The local mild hypothermia therapy can not only significantly improve the defect of nerve function in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage but also reduce the serum BNP.It can improve the curative effect in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage.
6.The Normal Anatomy and CT Study of HDL
Yajuan WEN ; Jing MA ; Feng WANG ; Guangfu YANG ; Youmin GUO
Journal of Practical Radiology 2000;0(02):-
Objective To study the normal anatomy and pathologic CT findings of HDL and compare the HDL dimension of two conditions.Methods 160 consecutive CT scans of the normal upper abdomen were reviewed and 19 cases of cadavers were used.Results There was no statistics differences between the cadavers and normal subjects on HDL.Conclusion The real dimension of HDL can be replaced by the measurement on CT image,CT is a accurate means of measuring HDL in vival of human being.
7.Effects of Taurine on Rats with CCl4-induced Portal Hypertension
Jing LI ; Yajuan YANG ; Changjuan LI ; Yan FENG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;23(9):65-69
Objective To investigate the effects of taurine on rats with CCl4-induced portal hypertension; To discuss its mechanism of action. Methods CCl4 compound method was used to prepare portal hypertension rat models. Experimental rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group, positive medicine group and low-, medium- and high-dose taurine groups. Each medication group was given relevant medicine for gavage. After four-week treatment, biochemical analyzer was used to detect the contents of ALT, AST and TBIL;ELISA was used to detect the contents of CⅣ, PCⅢ, LN, HA and the level of HYP in serum;hemodynamic method was used to detect PVP, PVF, MAP and HR;nitrate reduction method was used to detect the contents of NO, chemical colorimetry was used to detect the activity of eNOS, hepatic tissue;the activity of SOD, GSH-Px and the content of MDA in hepatic tissue;HE staining was used to observe the histopathological changes of the hepatic tissue. Results Compared with the model group, the contents of ALT, AST and TBIL in serum in medium-and high-dose taurine groups decreased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01);the contents of CⅣ, PCⅢ, HA and HYP in serum in medium-and high-dose taurine groups decreased significantly, and LN in high-dose taurine group decreased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01);the PVP, PVF in medium- and high-dose taurine groups and the HR in high-dose taurine group decreased significantly (P<0.01), and the MAP in high-dose taurine group inecreased significantly (P<0.05); the content of NO in hepatic tissue of medium-and high-dose taurine groups increased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01);the activity of eNOS and the content of cGMP in high-dose taurine group increased significantly (P<0.05); the activity of SOD, GSH-Px in hepatic tissue of medium- and high-dose taurine groups increased significantly and the content of MDA decreased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01);the hepatic tissue histopath-ological changes of low-, medium-and high-dose taurine groups were significantly improved, especially the high-dose taurine group. Conclusion Taurine has inhibitory effects on rats with portal hypertension, which perhaps are related to its effects on enzyme activity inhibition and hepatic tissue protection, inhibiting the damage of oxidative stress, upregulating eNOS expression, enhancing the content of NO and improving liver function.
8.A Cognition Survey of Basic Doctors on Essential Drugs in Lu-oping County, Yunnan Province
Zhou QIAN ; Bo LI ; Qi TANG ; Daying FENG ; Yajuan CHEN
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2013;(11):76-79
Objective To investigate the cognition of basic doctors on essential drugs in Luo County. Methods The random sampling was used to investigate the basic doctors in Luoping County, and 200 copies questionnaire were distributed. Results The questionnaire response rate was 98%. The survey results indicated that the cognition on essential drugs among basic doctors was poor, but most basic doctors have positive attitudes and behaviors in essential drugs. Conclusion It is necessary to improve the awareness of essential drugs among basic doctors in Luo County.
9.Fetal survival rate and residual anastomoses after selective fetoscopic laser occlusion of chorioangiopagous vessels versus Solomon surgery for treatment of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Shuo FENG ; Yajuan XU ; Pan YIN ; Texuan ZHU ; Chunhua CHENG ; Li DONG ; Genxia LI
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2021;24(4):261-266
Objective:To explore the influence of selective fetoscopic laser occlusion of chorioangiopagous vessels (FLOC) versus Solomon surgery in the management of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) on procedure-related complications, fetal survival rate, and residual anastomoses.Methods:A total of 59 pregnant women with TTTS who underwent FLOC in the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from May 2018 to March 2020 were retrospectively enrolled and divided into Solomon ( n=33) and selective FLOC groups ( n=26) based on the FLOC operation method. Placentae of 25 pregnant women (15 in the Solomon group, 10 in the selective FLOC group) with both survival twins were perfused to observe the type and diameter of the residual anastomoses. Fetal survival rate, procedure-related complications, and the type and diameter of residual anastomoses were analyzed and compared between the two groups using two independent samples t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, χ2 test and Fisher's exact test. Results:(1) The operating time of Solomon was shorter than that of selective FLOC [74 min (60-90 min) vs 95 min (81-123 min), Z=2.906, P=0.004]. But no statistically significant differences in the gestational week at operation, time of pregnancy end, and the interval between operation and pregnancy end was observed between the two groups (all P>0.05). (2) There was no statistically significant difference in the survival rate of both twins, one fetus, at least one fetus, and the incidence of postoperative twin anemia-polycythemia sequence (TAPS) and recurrent TTTS in the Solomon group and selective FLOC group [64%(21/33) vs 50%(13/26), χ2=1.107; 15%(5/33) vs 35%(9/26), χ2=3.044; 79%(26/33) vs 85%(22/26), χ2=0.326; 3%(1/33) vs 12%(3/26), χ2=1.368; 0% (0/33) vs 4%(1/26), χ2=1.118; all P>0.05]. (3) There was no statistically significant difference in the number of placentae with residual anastomoses or the number of artery-to-vein, vein-to-artery, artery-to-artery, and vein-to-vein anastomoses between the two groups (7/15 vs 6/10, 2/8 vs 4/15, 3/8 vs 4/15, 2/8 vs 5/15, 1/8 vs 2/15; Fisher's exact test, all P>0.05), but the diameter of the residual anastomoses in the Solomon group was smaller than that in the selective FLOC group [(0.8±0.3) and (2.2±0.7) mm, t=0.764, P=0.034]. (4) Among the four pregnant women developed TAPS after operation, one patient had two residual artery-to-vein anastomoses in the placenta with diameter of 0.54 mm and 0.43 mm, respectively; one patient had one artery-to-vein anastomosis with a diameter of 0.64 mm; one had one artery-to-artery and one vein-to-vein anastomosis with diameter of 1.56 mm and 1.89 mm, respectively. Conclusions:Compared with selective FLOC, Solomon surgery can reduce the vessel diameter of residual anastomoses in women with TTTS, but does not reduce postoperative complications, nor improve the pregnancy outcomes.
10.Clinical evaluation of IPS e.max Press all-ceramic crowns and three-unit fixed partial dentures
Ling GUO ; Shucan ZHENG ; Zufeng LUO ; Feng QIN ; Yajuan XU ; Qiang FU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2009;15(5):297-300
Objective To evaluate the clinical performance of IPS e.max Press all-ceramic crowns and three-unit fixed partial dentures(FPDs)and to investigate the periodontal response to the presence of the restorations.Methods According to the inclusion criteria,19 patients with dental defects or singletooth loss were recruited,including 25 crowns and 6 all-ceramic FPDs.The modified United States Public Health Service criteria were used for follow-up evaluation.Plaque index(PI)and sulcus bleeding index (SBI)were recorded for the ceramic restorations and the control teeth.Results No crown and FPD fractures were observed during the evaluation period.There was no statistically significant difference regarding PLI and SBI scores between restorative teeth and the control teeth.And the difference between different recalled times of PLI and SBI of the restorations was no statistically significant.Conclusion IPS e.max Press crowns and three-unit fixed partial dentures exhibit a satisfactory clinical performance.