1.Applying DNA Barcoding Technique to Identify Mori Cortex and Its Adulterants
Yongxin XIONG ; Keli CHEN ; Yimei LIU ; Lan WU ; Shiyi LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(3):393-396
To find a new method to identify Mori Cortex and its adulterants by analysis their ITS2 sequence of barcode,total genomic DNA was isolated from Mori Cortex and its adulterants. Nuclear DNA ITS2 sequences were amplified,and purified PCR products were sequenced. Sequence assembly and consensus sequence generation were performed using the CodonCode Aligner V3.0. The Kimura 2-Parameter (K2P) distances were calculated us-ing software MEGA 4.0. Identification analyses were performed using BLAST1, Nearest Distance and neighbor-joining (NJ) methods. The results showed the intra-specific genetic distance of Mori Cortex was 0, which were lower than inter-specific genetic distances between Mori Cortex and its closely related species (0.003-0.343). The ITS2 region is an efficient barcode for identification of Mori Cortex and its closely related species, which provides a scientific basis for fast and accurate identification and new method of Mori Cortex.
2.Effects and mechanism of different doses of rosuvastatin on expression of liver X receptor and caveolin-1 in cultured human monocyte-macrophage cells induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein
Zheng WEI ; Yongxin WU ; Lina LIU ; Pengjun JI ; Xiaoyu SHEN
Clinical Medicine of China 2014;30(11):1138-1141
Objective To investigate the effects of different doses of rosuvastatin on expression of liver X receptor(LXR) and caveolin-1 in cultured human monocyte-macrophage cells which induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein (ox-LDL).Methods The human monocyte-macrophage cells were divided into six groups:control group,ox-LDL group,different doses of rosuvastatin group (0.01 μmol/L,0.1 μmol/L,1 μmol/L,5 μmol/L).The expression of LXR mRNA and caveolin-1 mRNA were assayed by RT-PCR.Results LXR mRNA expression induced by ox-LDL in the control group and ox-LDL group were 1.00 ± 0.02,0.26 ± 0.02,and the difference was significant (t =56.39,P < 0.001).Meanwhile,caveolin-1 mRNA expression in ox-LDL is (0.27 ± 0.01) fold than that in control (t =31.27,P < 0.001).Meanwhile,There were significant differences among ox-LDL group and the different doses of rosuvastatin group in terms of LXR mRNA and caveolin-1 mRNA expressions (F =72.154,66.007,P < 0.001).Along with the increase the doses of rosuvastatin,there was an increased trends of LXR mRNA and caveolin-1 mRNA expressions (P < 0.05).Conclusion Rosuvastatin and upregulated the LXR mRNA and caveolin-1 mRNA expressions in a dose dependent manner.
3.Application of combined saphenous nerve-great saphenous vein flap and cutaneous branches of posterior tibial artery flap in repair of chronic ulcer in foot
Yongxin HUANG ; Xinhua ZHAN ; Jianxian ZHU ; Jianchong CHEN ; Zuhuang WU ; Jinglong CAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2011;17(4):254-256
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of the combined saphenous nerve-great saphenous vein flap and cutaneous branches of posterior tibial artery flap in repairing refractory wounds. Methods Eighteen cases of pedal chronic ulcers were treated with the combinedsaphenous nervegreat Saphenous vein flap and cutaneous branches of posterior tibial artery flap, in which the wounds were treated with vacuum suction techniques before the operation in 6 cases. Wounds were from 8 cm× 13 cm to 1 cm× 17 cm in zine after debricement, and the designed size of the flaps was from 8 cm× 14 cm to 11 cm× 18 cm. Results After the treatment, 18 cases were evaluated as excellent in 10 cases, and good in 8 cases, in which the primary sealing of the wounds was achieved in 17 cases, but one case presented with focal necrosis of smaal size owing to vein drainage disturbance in a distallypedicled flap, and was healed after flap transplantation. Follow-up for 6 months to 2 years showed that all the patients were satisfied with the results. Conclusions The combined flap has reliable blood supply, skin pedicle of the flap is longer, superior texture and satisfied appearance, and incisive area of the flap is larger. It is particularly useful in repairing refractory wound in foot.
4.Simulation study on acoustic source reconstruction of magneto-acoustic tomography with magnetic induction (MAT-MI) based on transducer.
Shigang WANG ; Dong CUI ; Yingying WU ; Minjuan YOU ; Weifang CAO ; Yongxin GUO ; Qing JIAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2015;39(1):13-24
OBJECTIVEIn order to accurately reconstruct the acoustic source image, the application of transducer's receiving characteristics in magneto-acoustic tomography with magnetic induction (MAT-MI) is studied.
METHODSThe conductivity phantom model is built, and the magnetic acoustic signals are simulated and the acoustic sources are reconstructed according to the transducer's receiving characteristics.
RESULTSThe reconstructed image of acoustic source is consistent with the topographic shape and size of the phantom model.
CONCLUSIONMAT-MI based on the transducer's characteristics lays the foundation for further study.
Acoustics ; Magnetic Phenomena ; Magnetics ; Tomography ; Transducers
5.The impulsivity and aggressivity, and its treatment outcomes of the inpatients with internet addiction disorder by intergrafion interview
Jian QIAO ; Zhonghua SU ; Yongxin YANG ; Shaolan WU ; Hui WANG ; Xiuzhi ZHAO ; Nina LI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(1):16-18
Objective To explore the impulsivity and aggressivity,and its treatment outcomes of the inpatients with intemet addiction disorder (IAD) by intergration interview. Methods Barratt Impulsiveness Scale ( BIS), Buss Aggressive Scale (BAS) were used to assess the impulsiveness and aggressivity in 58 IAD patients, at the first week and after the point of intergration interview 3 months,54 normal subjects in the control group were conducted by BIS and BAS only when they were recruited. Results ①The intemet addiction group had significantly higher scores on the BIS and BAS total scores than the control group at the first week ( BIS score 99.3 ±15. 1vs 75.0 ± 15.4, t=8.47, P<0. 01; BAS score 78.3 ±24.4 vs 54.8 ± 17.7, t=5.87 , P<0. 01 ). IAD group had lower scores on the total scores of BIS-Ⅱ and BAS after intergration interview than before, but the subscales and total scores were higher than those in the control group ( BIS score 86.3 ± 16.6 vs 75.0 ± 15.4, t =4.98, P < 0.01 ;BAS score 66.2 ± 22.6 vs 54.8 ± 17.7, t = 3.65, P < 0. 01 ). ②Total score of SCL-90 in IAD group were significantly correlated with the BAS total score ( r=0. 376, P<0. 01 ) ,and the decreased SCL-90 total score was also related with the decreased BAS score ( r= 0.508, P< 0. 01 ). Conclusion This study suggests that IAD group exhibit more impulsivity and aggressivity than those in the control group. After interview, their impulsivity and aggressivity are significantly decreased, but are still higher than those in the normal control group.
6.Clinical comparative study of two fixation methods for thoracolumbar spine fracture
Zhongyou ZENG ; Jianqiao ZHANG ; Caiyi JIN ; Weifeng YAN ; Peng WU ; Yongxin SONG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2012;28(2):149-154
ObjectiveTo compare the clinical results of pedicle screw fixation via the injured vertebra versus across the injured vertebra for thoracolumbar spine fracture.MethodsThe study reviewed 56 patients (41 males and 15 females,at age range of 21-66 years,mean 41.5 years) with thoracolumbar spine fractures managed with the two fixation methods from June 2005 to December 2008.The fracture segment included T12 in 13 patients,L1 in 27 and L2 in 16.According to the AO classification,there were six patients with type A1.2,29 with type A3.1,nine with type A3.2 and 12 with type A3.3.McCormack load score was 5-8 points (average 6.3 points). The spinal cord injury was classified as grade A in three patients,grade B in four,grade C in eight,grade D in 17 and grade E in 24 according to Frankel scale.The patients were divided into two groups,ie,across vertebral fixation group (27 patients) and via the vertebral fixation group (29 patients).All patients were selectively treated with monosegment bone graft simultaneously.The Cobb' s angle,restoration of the anterior height of the injured vertebra,improvement of spinal canal stenosis rate and Denis scale in local pain and work status were compared between the two groups.The bone graft fusion and spinal cord recovery of both groups were observed during follow-up.ResultsAll patients were followed up for 12-48 months (average 25.8 months).Implantation loosening occurred in one patient 1.5 month after operation in across vertebral fixation group.There were no significant differences in aspects of correction of Cobb' s angle,restoration of the anteriorheight of injured vertebra and improvement of spinal canal stenosis rate postoperatively as well as in aspects of restoration of anterior height of injured vertebra and improvement of spinal canal stenosis rate at the latest follow-up between the two groups ( P > 0.05).The postoperative loss of correction rate of Cobb's angle of both groups existed,with significant difference (P <0.05). The differences of the Cobb's angle at the latest follow-up and after operation were significant in the across vertebral fixation group ( P < 0.05) but insignificant in the via vertebral fixation group (P > 0.05 ).Bone graft fusion occurred in 21 patients (78%) in the across vertebral fixation group and in 27 patients (93%) in the via vertebral fixation group ( P < 0.05 ).Denis scale indicated a better recovery in the local pain of via vertebral fixation group compared with the across vertebral fixation group ( P < 0.05 ),but showed no significant differenc e in work status between the two groups ( P > 0.05 ).ConclusionsCompared with across vertebral fixation,the pedicle screw fixation via the vertebra has the advantages of higher fusion rate and better correction rate of Cobb' s angle and is a better choice for thoracolumbar spine fracture with posterior approach.
7.Significance of dynamic monitoring of D-dimer levels in predicting deep vein thrombosis afterspinal nerve repair
Hao WU ; Yongxin WANG ; Quancai LI ; Bin HUANG ; Yunfa GUO ; Yajun LIU ; Jinlong WANG ; Kun LUO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(26):3863-3869
BACKGROUND:Deep vein thrombosis is a common postoperative complication after spinal surgery in clinical department of neurosurgery anddepartment of orthopedics. Deep vein thrombosis is mostly related to vein intima injury, stasis and activation of blood coagulation factor. Early effective prediction can effectively avoid the adverse effects on the prognosis of patients with deep vein thrombosis. D-dimer used in the prediction of deep venous thrombosis has high sensitivity and specificity, andcan be used as a sensitive predictor for deep vein thrombosis. OBJECTIVE:To explore the relationship between plasma D-dimer mass concentration and deep vein thrombosis after spinal surgery. METHODS:A total of 83 patients treated with spinal surgery colected fromDepartment of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from April 2014 to August 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. They were divided into two groups according to postoperative plasma D-dimer mass concentration:D-dimer positive group (n=48) and D-dimer negative group (n=35). We monitored D-dimer mass concentration in both groups preoperatively and postoperatively 1, 3, 5, 9 and 14 days, and analyzed the relationship between D-dimer mass concentration and deep vein thrombosis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) No significant difference in D-dimer mass concentration was determined between the two groups (P> 0.05). D-dimer mass concentration was significantly higher in the D-dimer positive group than in the D-dimer negative group 1, 3, 5, 9, and 14 days postoperatively (P<0.05). (2) After operation, plasma D-dimer of 28 cases was positive, with persistent increasing. Double lower limb deep vein color Doppler ultrasound demonstrated that seven patients experienced deep vein thrombosis and four patients suffered from pulmonary embolism in D-dimer positive group. There was no deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in the D-dimer negative group. (3) These results indicate that positive D-dimer concentration of patientsafter spinal surgery suggests the possibility of deep vein thrombosis. If the concentration of D-dimer is persistently high, we should highly alert to the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis.
8.Early clinical results of channel-assisted combined fixation and interbody fusion for treating lumbar vertebra diseases by muscle-splitting approach
Zhongyou ZENG ; Yongxin SONG ; Peng WU ; Weifeng YAN ; Jianfei JI ; Jianqiao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2015;35(12):1191-1199
Objective To explore the feasibility and effectiveness of channel-assisted spatium intermusculare approach interbody fusion for treating lumbar vertebra diseases.Methods A total of 81 patients with lumbar vertebra diseases were treated from June 2012 to December 2013,including 35 males and 46 females between 29 and 76 years old with an average age of 54.6.There were 36 cases of lumbar disc degeneration,10 cases of recurrence in situ after lumbar disc herniation surgery,6 cases of huge lumbar disc herniation,11 cases of lumbar disc herniation with spinal canal stenosis,5 cases of extreme lateral lumbar disc herniation and 13 cases of lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis.There were 67 cases of single segment lesion and 14 cases of two segment lesions.Lesion sites contained L1,2 in 1 case,L3,4 in 4 cases,L4,5 in 50 cases,L5S1 in 12 cases,L3,4 and L4,5 in 8 cases,and L4,5 and L5S1 in 6 cases.Results The length of incision was 2.42±0.45 cm in cases of single segment lesion and 4.28±0.38 cm in cases of two segment lesions.The operation time was 96.00±21.53 minutes and intraoperative blood loss was 347.50± 241.62 ml.During the operation,one case suffered from dural laceration,cerebrospinal fluid leakage and ipsilateral nerve root injury.Two cases suffered from pedicle fractures.Eight cases experienced epidermal necrosis of the incision.One case had poor wound healing.Three cases suffered from nerve injury.A total of 76 patients were followed up for 12-30 months,averagely 20.5 months.Intervertebral height of lesion segments was apparently recovered after surgery,and maintained in good condition during the final follow-up.No significant difference in the changes of area and grade of multifidus was detected 12 months after surgery and before surgery.Except 4 cases,the remaining had interbody fusion with a fusion rate of 94.7%.The balance between the coronal plane and sagittal plane of the lumbar spine was evidently improved.Average Japanese Orthopaedic Association score increased from 12.66±1.88 points preoperatively to 26.4±1.92 points during the final follow-up,which showed significant differences.Conclusion The method of channel-assisted spatium intermusculare approach interbody fusion has some advantages for treating lumbar vertebra such as small incision,fewer traumas,less bleeding,fast recovery,and high fusion rate.However,there is a long time of operation in the early stage and high occurrence rate of complications.
9.A new combined nutrition strategy in the prevention and treatment of patients with severe burn sepsis
Zuhuang WU ; Yanwu ZHUO ; Bing SON ; Xinhua JIANG ; Yongxin HUANG ; Jianchon CHEN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2009;11(12):1610-1612
Objective To analyze the effect of a combined strategy of enteral nutrition in the prevention and treatment of patients with severe bum sepsis. Methods 46 cases were random divided into combined group (group C) and routine group (group R). Besides general supportive treatment,group C was treated with early enteral feeding (EEF) ,recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) and gluta-mine (Gln), while group R was given general supportive treatment only. The plasma concentration levels of pre-albumin (PA) , C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT) and tumor necrosis factora (TNFα) were measured immediately after hospitalization and postbum day (PBD)7, 14,28. Results The survival rate of group C was significantly higher than group R. The incidence of sepsis, the complication of heart and gastrointestin in group C was significantly lower than group R ( P < 0. 01 ~ 0.05). The days in hospitalization of group C was shorter than that of group R. Plasma PA levels was decreased in two groups and was markedly decreased in the group R( P < 0. 01 ~ 0.05). Plasma CRP, PCT and TNFαlevels were both increased in two groups and markedly increased in the group R ( P < 0.001 ~ 0.05). Conclusions We have shown that a combined method including rhGH, EEF, Gln and anisodamin can effectively reduce the morbidity and mortality rates of burn sepsis and improve prognosis.
10.Primary reconstruction with titanium mesh in comminuted and open skull fracture:long-term follow-up to verify its feasibility
Xiang ZHANG ; Zengliang WANG ; Danli CHEN ; Ganchun WU ; Danshu XU ; Yongxin WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(43):7012-7017
BACKGROUND:At present, scholars general y believe that the physical and chemical properties of titanium mesh are fine as easy plastic, easy cutting, good corrosion resistance and wear resistance, non-magnetic, less effect on CT or MRI results, good histocompatibility and resistance to stress. The titanium mesh is regarded as an ideal material for cranioplasty. <br> OBJECTIVE:To explore the clinical feasibility of primary reconstruction of comminuted and open skul fracture with titanium mesh. <br> METHODS:Sixty-two cases of comminuted and open skul fracture were analyzed retrospectively, including 49 males and 13 females, aged 7-69 years. Among these 62 patients, 30 patients underwent debridement and then after 6-12 months, they received titanium mesh reconstruction, serving as control group. Another 32 cases underwent debridement and titanium mesh reconstruction in the same time as observation group. Al the cases were fol owed-up for 1-2 years to observe wound healing, complications and hospitalization cost. <br> RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:During the fol ow-up, no wound infection and intracranial infection occurred in the two groups. The incidence of intracranial hematoma, epilepsy, and other complications was higher in the control group than the observation group (P<0.05), and the hospitalization cost was also higher in the control group than the observation group (P<0.05). These findings indicate that primary reconstruction with titanium mesh is feasible in the treatment of comminuted and open skul fracture and can significantly reduce the incidence of complications and hospitalization costs.