1.Advances in Applications of Bacterial Cellulose in Biomedical Materials
Yu-Jing TAN ; Feng HONG ; Zhi-Yu SHAO ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(04):-
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a natural polymer that has bioactivity, biodegradability and biocompatibility. It displays unique physical, chemical and mechanical properties including high crystallinity, high water holding capacity, nanofibre-network structure, high tensile strength and elastic modulus. Due to its unusual material properties, BC has recently become a kind of attractive biomedical material in the international research.Describes BC's properties, study history and its applications as biomedical materials, especially gives emphasis to introduce the applications of BC on scaffold tissue engineering, artificial blood vessels, artificial skin and the treatment of skin wound, as well as the present study status.
2.Research on reform of teaching Chinese for international clinical medical undergraduates in Chongqing Medical University
Feng LIU ; Ziqian YU ; Yaxin TAN ; Yan WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(7):702-704
To adapt to the new training program and requirement of MOE , a reform in Chinese curricula, textbook selection and editing, and teaching evaluation method was carried out to strengthen medical Chinese teaching and improve the students' overall Chinese proficiency. Detailed measures in-cluded adjusting the class hour, formulating Chinese reading and writing syllabus, Chinese listening and speaking syllabus and graded vocabulary, evaluating the effect through Chinese proficiency test, learning evaluation and file cover evaluation. After the reform, attendance rate was improved obviously, plagiarism rate was declined obviously and students were highly praised by teacher during the internship and practice.
3.The effect of myeloid differentiation factor 88 on experimental autoimmune myocarditis in mice
Renchao YU ; Yuexia LV ; Feng CHEN ; Lijuan TAN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2012;14(7):914-916
Objective To investigate the effect of myeloid differentiation factor88 (MyD88)on the experimental autoimmune myocarditis (EAM) in Balb/c mice.MethodsTotally 90 Balb/c mice were randomly divided into three groups:MyD88 ( n =30),myocarditis ( n =30),and control ( n =30 )groups.An injection of MyD88 high expression adenovirus was carried out through vena caudalis at day 3.The mice of myocarditis group received porcine cardiac myosin at the same time and position.The mice of control group received PBS only.Serum and myocardium samples were gained at day 21.The inflammatory infiltration and the serum levels of cTnI,IgG,and IgM were examined.Results 21 days later,the inflammatory infiltration score of the myocarditis group was higher than the control group (2.39 ± 1.23 vs 0.68 ±0.65,P <0.05).The MyD88 group was significantly higher than the other 2 groups ( F =94.194,P <0.01 ),the myocarditis group ( 3.56 ± 1.34 vs 2.39 ± 1.23,P < 0.05 ),and the control group ( 3.56 ±1.34 vs 0.68 ±0.65,P <0.01).The serum levels of cTnI,IgG,and IgM of the MyD88 group were significantly higher than the myocarditis group and the control group( P <0.01,P <0.05).Conclusions MyD88 participates in the pathogenesis of experimental autoimmune myocarditis in mice.
4.Clinical efficacy of micro-tympanoplastic operation with osteo retention on treating cholesteatomatous otitismedis
Feng YU ; Huicheng GONG ; Haoliang ZHANG ; Guojie TAN ; Yuzhang HUANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2010;33(4):290-292
Objective To discuss with micro-tympanoplastic operation with osteo retention on treating cholesteatomatous otitismedis. Methods Choose 33 cases cholesteatomatous otitis medis patients who toke the tympanoplastic with osteo retention operation,then analyze the postulate and method of the operation, curative effect and complication after operation. Results Follow up with those patients by 12-72 months, and when 3-4 months after operation we endoscopiced the ears, could see that 43 cases of patients ear mastoid process and tympanic sinus were covered with epithelium, those mastoid cavity were well epithelial metaplasia;and the middle ear was separate from mastoid cavity; 39 cases patient of transplant eardrums are heal up (39/43, 90.7%). 2 cases have perforation of the tympanic membrane toke place after 4 months and 6 months with the operation, and it will heal up by anti-inflammatory drug and laser burning, 1 case had tympanic sinus hyperplasia with granulation tissue, and also had grassery juice; after taken anti-inflammatory drug and change bandage for 15 weeks, the symptom disappear. 1 case had grassery juice of operation cavity, after taking anti-inflammatory drug and physiotherapy, the symptom disappear in 24 weeks. After operation the pure tone audiometry shows that air conduction raise (16.8±6.8) dB HL, hearing raise up to:79.1%(34/43). Conclusion Base on right indication of operation choose, taken combined therapy of ambi-operation period, focus of infection are thoroughly cleaning up. Tympanoplastic with osteo retention are treating well with patients of cholesteatomatous otitismedis.
5.Evaluation of Endoproteinase Lys-C/Trypsin Sequential Digestion Used in Proteomics Sample Preparation
Qian LI ; Yu FENG ; Minjia TAN ; Linhui ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2017;45(3):316-321
Endoproteinase Lys-C/trypsin sequential digestion and trypsin digestion were used in 293 T cell proteomics sample preparation and the results of Lys-C/trypsin sequential digestion and trypsin digestion in proteomics sample preparation was systematically evaluated. It was found that the number of identified peptides and proteins increased significantly, and missed cleavage sites, especially K sites decreased dramatically through Lys-C/trypsin sequential digestion. And the average sequence coverage of identified proteins in Lys-C/trypsin sequential digestion sample was higher than that in trypsin digestion sample. Besides, different amount of enzymes was tested to select the optimal usage of enzymes in Lys-C/trypsin sequential digestion. This study provided the references for proteomics sample preparation.
6.Update review of Passiflora.
Yu-juan ZHOU ; Feng TAN ; Jun DENG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2008;33(15):1789-1793
Passiflora was a nourishing and healthy fruit grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Passiflora has been widely used to alleviate various diseases in the folk in tropical nations, especially as a treatment for insomnia and anxiety in Europe. The title plant had been used as antalgesic and downer from the beginning of the 20th century up to now. The demands of Passiflora and its extract have been increasing. Therefore, comprehensive utilization of this plant is necessary. This paper reviewed the progress in the study on the chemical composition, nutrient value, and pharmacological effect of the genus of Passiflora.
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7.An experimental study of comparing digital tomosynthesis and multi-slice CT scanning for the detection of pulmonary nodules using the anthropomorphic chest phantom
Feng ZHAO ; Yongming ZENG ; Shengkun PENG ; Gang PENG ; Renqiang YU ; Huan TAN ; Wenjing CAI
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2012;46(4):363-366
ObjectiveTo compare detection rate of pulmonary nodules and the radiation doses of digital tomosynthesis (DTS) and MSCT chest scanning by using the anthropomorphic chest phantom which containsthermoluminescent dosimeters( TLD ) and simulated pulmonary nodules.Methods The radiation doses of DTS and MSCT scanning were measured by using the anthropomorphic chest phantom which contains 45 TLD and simulated pulmonary nodules.The radiation doses of najor organs were converted into effective dose ( ED ). Three radiologists of different clinical experiences independently reviewed and recorded the density,diameter and position of pulmonary nodules.The sensitivity of nodule detection by DTS and MSCT were compared by Fisher exact test and Chi-square test. The paired t test was conducted to analyze the dose levels of DTS and MSCT.ResultsThe sensitivity of detection nodule by DTS and MSCT were 66.7% (30/45) and 91.1% (41/45) respectively.Statistically significant difference between the two examinations existed ( x2 =8.073,P < 0.05).The sensitivity of detection - 650 HU ground glass opacity pulmonary nodule by MSCT and DTS were 93.3% (14/15) and 73.3% (11/15) respectively.There was no significant difference between DTS and MSCT ( P > 0.05 ).The sensitivity of detection - 800 HU ground glass opacity nodule and ground glass opacity nodule (d < 8 mm) by DTS were 33.3% (5/15) and 16.7% (2/12) respectively,which were lower than those by CT[80.0% (12/15) and 66.7% (8/12)].The radiation doses of DTS for various organs in the chest were lower than those of CT. Statistical significant difference between DTS and MSCT existed ( lung t =19.69,thoracic vertebral t =30.01,heart t =16.33,liver t =5.06,breast t =9.43,thyroid gland t =8.05 ;P < 0.05).The effective doses of the DTS and MSCT were 0.65 and 7.71 mSv respectively.ConclusionsThere is no difference between the DTS and MSCT in the detection rate of -650 HU ground glass opacity nodule.For detecting the ground glass opacity nodule ( - 800 HU) and ground glass opacity nodule (d < 8 mm),MSCT is superior to DTS. However,the radiation dosage of DTS is 8.41% of the MSCT scanning.
8.Correlation between the tube current and image noise in low-dose chest CT scean
Feng ZHAO ; Yongming ZENG ; Gang PENG ; Huizhi CAO ; Jingmin LIAO ; Renqiang YU ; Shengkun PENG ; Huan TAN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2012;32(1):100-103
Objective To analyze the distribution of image noise in low-dose chest CT scan and optimize the relative scanning parameters.Methods The CT images of the Chinese anthropomorphic chest phantom( CDP-1 C) were simulated into six groups of low-dose images with different noise indexs by using an image noise addition tool.The difference between the preset noise index and analog noise value was compared.The CT images of 20 volunteers were also simulated into nine groups of low dose scans with the tube currents of 10,30,50,80,100,120,150,180 and 240 mA.The noise values of images were recorded and analyzed.Results There was no statistical difference between the analog noise value and the noise index.The image noise of low-dose chest scan was increased with the decrease of tube current.The noise was increased quickly when the current was decreased from 50 to 30 mA ( F =24.09 - 40.79,P < 0.05),but the noise increased slowly when the current decreased from 240 to 80 mA.There was no statistical difference between the noise of 80 mA group and that of 120 mA(P > 0.05).Conclusions The noise addition tool can be used to evaluate the image noise of low-dose chest CT scan.Adoption of 80 mA in chest CT scan would result in low radiation dose without adding image noise.
9.Epithelial -mesenchymal transition induced by high glucose in mice podocyte cell line
Feng BAI ; Weinan YU ; Ping WEN ; Xiaohua WANG ; Li FANG ; Hongdi CAO ; Junwei YANG ; Ruoyun TAN
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2009;25(11):862-866
Objective To investigate the possible mechanism of glomerular injury in diabetes mellitus by determining whether epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is caused by high glucose in mice podocytes. Methods Using mice glomerular podocyte cell line as an in vitro system, podocytes were incubated with glucose(12.5 mmol/L, 25 mmol/L, 50 mmol/L) and mannitol (50 mmol/L) for 36 hours. Then the cells were collected and expression of alpha-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA), fibronectin (FN), CD2 associated protein (CD2AP) and Wilms' tumor 1 gene (WT-1) was detected by Western blot and indirect immunofluorescence staining. Results Under low glucose (5.6 mmol/L) and mannitol (50 mmol/L) condition, there were high expression of CD2AP and WT-1, and low expression of α-SMA and FN in mice podocytes. After 36 hours treatment with high glucose (12.5 mmol/L), the expression of α-SMA and FN in podocytes was significantly increased, and the expression of α-SMA and FN was further up-regulated with the increase of glucose dosage (25, 50 mmol/L). The indirect immunofluorescence staining revealed the similar result, and the percentage of positive α-SMA cells was also increased compared with low glucose and mannital group (P<0.05). Meanwhile, Western blot showed that high glucose could down-regulate the expressions of CD2AP and WT-1 in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion EMT may be a potential pathway leading to podocyte dysfunction and glomerular injury under high glucose conditions.
10.Relation between transvaginal color Doppler sonographic findings and the medical conservative treatment results of tubal pregnancy
Qin XUE ; Zhimin ZHANG ; Dazhong ZOU ; Yufang XU ; Hong YU ; Jie TAN ; Feng XU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2009;18(1):59-61
Objective To evaluate the value of transvaginal color Doppler sonography(TVCD)in the conservative treatment of early tubal pregnancy(TP).Methods Fifty cases of early TP were examined by TVCD before medical treatment,including the size of TP mass,blood flows graded according to Alder,hemodynamics parameters.All data were ananlized and compared with therapeutic results.Results Fortyfive cases were treated successfully(45/50),and 5 failed.According to TVCD,TP masses flow were graded from O to Ⅲ.In the successful group,4 cases were graded 0,21 Ⅰ,16 Ⅱ and 4Ⅲ,blood flow signals were measured in 41 cases,the mean velocity was(5.452±4.327)cm/s,PI(1.597±0.696),RI 0.680±0.107.In the failure group,all TP masses flow were graded Ⅲ,the mean velocity was(16.774±9.855)cm/s,PI 0.95 1±0.193,RI 0.567±0.034.Conclusions In the medical treatment of early TP,TVCD findings associated with the treatment outcome closely,it plays an important role in assessing conservative treatment of early TP.