1.Whole Body Simulation and Visualization of Metabolic Process of ~(18)F 2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose
Yunfeng CUI ; Jing BAI ; Yingmao CHEN ; Jiahe TIAN
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2006;0(01):-
Objective To simulate the metabolic distribution process of 18F 2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose(FDG) in human body and to visualize this distribution process through 3D images with high resolution and high quality. Methods The model parameters of FDG metabolism in tissues were estimated through clinical experiments, and the curves which represent the FDG metabolic process in tissues were calculated using the model parameters and blood input function. This FDG distribution process in human body was visualized basing on the high-resolution anatomical structure. Results The simulation and visualization results directly and clearly displayed the FDG metabolic distribution process after injection to human body. The properties of the FDG distribution process represented by our simulation were consistent with that represented by clinical experiment. Conclusion The method presented in this study is effective to simulate and visualize human functional information of metabolism, and it may provide a useful tool for education and research on nuclear imaging.
2.Investigation and analysis of medical students' autonomous learning
Li BAI ; Xiaojie ZHANG ; Yunfeng HAN ; Yuqing LIANG ; Jinghua LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2016;15(7):730-733
Objective Through a survey of medical students in autonomous learning, to understand students' learning motivation and learning strategies and find out the existing problems, and to provide the basis for the school to organize autonomous learning and improve the teaching quality. Methods Convenient sampling method was used to extract 1 500 students' autonomous learning scale who were freshman and sophomore, junior students and 1 467 valid questionnaires were collected. According to the corresponding research situation of Zhejiang Normal University, SPSS 19.0 was used to compare the different types of students in the school, and the t test or q test were also done. Results The situation of college students' autonomous learning was better. The girl's average score was (312.51 ±14.03) which was higher than the boys in the school (286.16 ±13.69)and the girls in the control group (302.67 ±10.37). The difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The average total score of the junior college students (307.92 ±13.84) was better than that of freshman and sophomore (P<0.05), which suggested that junior students had the strongest independent learning ability. Conclusion Colleges and universities should be based on the actual situation of students and formulate corresponding policies and measures from the autonomous learning motivation, the boys dor-mitory management, to ensure the stability of teaching quality improvement.
3.Iliac three-dimensional fixation for treatment of injury to posterior pelvic ring with pedicle screw fixation system A 36-case report
Ying XIONG ; Licheng BAI ; Daxing WANG ; Yunfeng REN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(4):797-800
Abstract:The present case report retrospectively analyzed 36 cases of injury to posterior pelvic dng who received treatment in the Department of Orthopedics,Yan'an Hospital between January 2004 and April 2007. According to the Denis classification,there were 20 cases of type I injury to posterior pelvic ring,12 of type Ⅰ,and 4 of Ⅲtype Ⅲ; according to Tile classification,there were 16 cases of B3,10 of C1,6 of C2,and 4 of C3. Pedicle screw fixation system was employed. Two curvy incisions were made on the bilateral posterior superior lilac spine and a hole was chiseled on each side to fit the pedicle screw. Then,a universal pedicle screw was driven between the inner and outer lilac plates until the screw were sunk. A rod was finally traversed through erector spinae to connect two pedicle screws. Thirty cases were available at follow-up with a mean of 11 months (range:6-11 months). None of 30 cases presented with nerve or vessel injury and breakage,loosening of screws,or redislocation of sacroiliac joints. According to functional rating scale,excellent results were found in 15 cases,good in 13,and fair in 2 cases. These findings suggest that treatment for injury to posterior pelvic ring with pedicle screw fixation system is simple and reliable with microtrauma and little bleeding; in addition,it affords good recovery and can be employed in primary hospital without monitoring of X-ray,so it will deserve popular practice.
4.The relationship between tea drinking and metabolic syndrome in the elderly: A latest research progress
Ling BAI ; Yang PENG ; Yunfeng ZOU ; Xi YANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2021;40(5):676-681
Metabolic syndrome is a clinical syndrome characterized by the co-existence of obesity, hyperglycemia, hypertension, dyslipidemia and other metabolic disorders.At present, the incidence of metabolic syndrome is increasing year by year.Metabolic syndrome is more common among the elderly, seriously threatening the quality of life in the elderly.Tea, as one of the most popular beverages in the world, has been found to have effects on lowering the levels of blood pressure, blood glucose and lipid and so on.This review summarizes the effects and possible mechanisms of tea drinking on metabolic syndrome and its components in the elderly.
5.Effects of carbon disulfide exposure and combined effects with noise on rat myocardial damage
Yunfeng BAI ; Yun LIU ; Enqi WENG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2001;19(2):95-97
Objective To study the effects of carbon disulfide(CS2) exposure and the combined effects with noise on rat myocardium tissue. Methods After CS2 or noise,or both exposure,superoxide dismutase(SOD) activity and malonaldehyde(MDA) content were measured,and morphological changes were observed under microscope. Results After CS2 exposure(189 mg/kg),SOD activity in the myocardium was decreased from (44.36±0.43)U/mg pro to (41.78±0.51)U/mg pro(P<0.01) and MDA content increased from (2.20±0.09)nmol/mg pro to (2.72±0.27)nmol/mg pro(P<0.05).The morphological observation showed that the blood vessels were swollen,some myocardial fibers were broken and cross striation disappeared.When CS2 combined with noise,the above changes were markedly aggravated,SOD activity and MDA content were (40.21±1.01)U/mg pro and (3.99±0.28)nmol/mg pro respectively(P<0.01). Conclusion CS2 may damage the myocardium tissue,through interfering the metabolism of free radicals and enhancing the lipoperoxidation.The combination of CS2 with noise exposure have synergic effects.
6.Effects of carbon disulfide exposure and combined effects with noise on rat myocardial damage
Yunfeng BAI ; Yun LIU ; Enqi WENG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2001;19(2):95-97
Objective To study the effects of carbon disulfide(CS2) exposure and the combined effects with noise on rat myocardium tissue. Methods After CS2 or noise,or both exposure,superoxide dismutase(SOD) activity and malonaldehyde(MDA) content were measured,and morphological changes were observed under microscope. Results After CS2 exposure(189 mg/kg),SOD activity in the myocardium was decreased from (44.36±0.43)U/mg pro to (41.78±0.51)U/mg pro(P<0.01) and MDA content increased from (2.20±0.09)nmol/mg pro to (2.72±0.27)nmol/mg pro(P<0.05).The morphological observation showed that the blood vessels were swollen,some myocardial fibers were broken and cross striation disappeared.When CS2 combined with noise,the above changes were markedly aggravated,SOD activity and MDA content were (40.21±1.01)U/mg pro and (3.99±0.28)nmol/mg pro respectively(P<0.01). Conclusion CS2 may damage the myocardium tissue,through interfering the metabolism of free radicals and enhancing the lipoperoxidation.The combination of CS2 with noise exposure have synergic effects.
7.Comparation of immunohistochemistry and fluorescence in situ hybridization for detection of Her-2 expression in gastric cancer
Yanfeng XI ; Wenqi BAI ; Jing LI ; Yunfeng BO ; Yuanyuan ZHAO ; Wei BAI
Cancer Research and Clinic 2012;24(6):402-404
Objective To investigate the association of Her-2 protein expression and gene expression in gastric cancer by different methods,and to explore the effective approaches of Her-2 in gastric cancer detection.Methods Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was used to mark Her-2 protein in 68 cases of gastric cancer,and fluorescence in situ hybridization(FISH)wasused to detect the Her-2 gene amplification.Results Among 68 cases,IHC Her-2 protein in 12 cases(17.65 %)was positive expression,including ++ 3 cases ++ 9 cases,+ 7 cases and-49 cases.By FISH,Her-2 gene in 11 cases(16.17 %)was overexpression.Corresponding to the IHC results,FISH results was 3 cases(100 %),8 cases(88.89 %),0 cases,0 cases,respectively.Conclusion Her-2 protein expression and gene overexpression occur in gastric cancer.Her-2 protein expression in gastric cancer shows significant heterogeneity.Her-2 gene overexpression and Her-2 protein expression is correlated (P<0.05).The differences of Her-2 expression in gastric cancer by IHC and FISH mostly occur in IHC++ groupe.Suggestion of Her-2 gene test should be given for patients with IHC++ who will be undertaken Her-2 gene therapy.
8.Effect of DA on insulin secretion fromrat pancreatic cells and possible mechanism
Xiangqin ZHONG ; Yaqin DING ; Lele REN ; Tao BAI ; Mengmeng LIU ; Yunfeng LIU ; Yi ZHANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2017;33(5):653-656
Aim To investigate the effects of dopamine(DA)on insulin secretion from rat islets and the possible mechanism.Methods Pancreatic islets were obtained from the pancreatic of male SD rats by collagenase P digestion and histopaque-1077 density gradient separation.Insulin secretion experiment was used to observe the change of insulin release after DA treatments.As to study the potential mechanisms of the effects of DA,patch-clamp experiment and calcuim image technique were applied to test the depolarization-evoked Ca2+ currents,action potential duration and intracellular Ca2+ concentration.Results In 2.8 mmol·L-1 glucose,DA had no effect on insulin secretion;in 16.7 mmol·L-1 glucose,dopamine inhibited insulin secretion in a dose-dependent manner.DA inhibited the inward calcium current,shorten the action potential duration,and reduced the intracellular Ca2+ concentration.Conclusion DA inhibits insulin secretion maybe by decreasing the inward calcium current leading to shorten the action potential duration and reduce the intracellular Ca2+ concentration.
9.IL-33 Promotes ST2-Dependent Fibroblast Maturation via P38 and TGF-β in a Mouse Model of Epidural Fibrosis
Haoran WANG ; Tao WU ; Feng HUA ; Jinpeng SUN ; Yunfeng BAI ; Weishun WANG ; Jun LIU ; Mingshun ZHANG
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2022;19(3):577-588
BACKGROUND:
Recent evidence suggests that IL-33, a novel member of the IL-1b family, is involved in organ fibrosis. However, the roles of IL-33 and its receptor ST2 in epidural fibrosis post spine operation remain elusive.
METHODS:
A mouse model of epidural fibrosis was established after laminectomy. IL-33 in the wound tissues post laminectomy was measured with Western blotting, ELISA and imaging. The fibroblast cell line NIH-3T3 and primary fibroblasts were treated with IL-33 and the mechanisms of maturation of fibroblasts into myofibroblasts were analyzed. To explore roles of IL-33 and its receptor ST2 In vivo, IL-33 knockout (KO) and ST2 KO mice were employed to construct the model of laminectomy. The epidural fibrosis was evaluated using H&E and Masson staining, western-blotting, ELISA and immunohistochemistry.
RESULTS:
As demonstrated in western blotting and ELISA, IL-33 was increased in epidural wound tissues post laminectomy. The immunoflurosence imaging revealed that endothelial cells (CD31 + ) and fibroblasts (a-SAM +) were major producers of IL-33 in the epidural wound tissues. In vitro, IL-33 promoted fibroblast maturation, which was blocked by ST2 neutralization antibody, suggesting that IL-33-promoted-fibroblasts maturation was ST2 dependent. Further, IL-33/ ST2 activated MAPK p38 and TGF-β pathways. Either p38 inhibitor or TGF-β inhibitor decreased fibronectin and a-SAM production from IL-33-treated fibroblasts, suggesting that p38 and TGF-β were involved with IL-33/ST2 signal pathways in the fibroblasts maturation. In vivo, IL-33 KO or ST2 KO decreased fibronectin, a-SMA and collagen deposition in the wound tissues of mice that underwent spine surgery. In addition, TGF-β 1 was decreased in IL-33 KO or ST2 KO epidural wound tissues.
CONCLUSION
In summary, IL-33/ST2 promoted fibroblast differentiation into myofibroblasts via MAPK p38 and TGF-β in a mouse model of epidural fibrosis after laminectomy.
10.Comparison of effects between tri-endoscopy combined with endoscopic nasobiliary drainage and two-endoscopy T-tube drainage in acute severe cholangitis
Chaocheng YAN ; Ya GU ; Tao BAI ; Yunfeng LI
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(21):3279-3283
Objective To investigate the clinical application value of simultaneous three-endoscope(lap-aroscope,choledochoscope and duodenoscope)combined with endoscopic nasobiliary drainage(ENBD)in the treatment of acute severe cholangitis.Methods A total of 56 patients with choledocholithiasis complicating a-cute severe cholangitis admitted and treated in this hospital from January 2018 to December 2023 were select-ed as the study subjects and divided into the nasobiliary duct group(n=24)and the T tube group(n=32)ac-cording to the different drainage methods.The nasobiliary duct group adopted the simultaneous three-endo-scope combined with ENBD,the T tube group adopted the two-endoscope(laparoscopy and choledochoscope)T tube placement for drainage.The intraoperative and postoperative complications occurrence situation was compared between the two groups.Results Compared with the T tube group,the tube indwelling time in the nasobiliary duct group was shorter compared with the T tube group,the bile drainage volume on postoperative 1,2,3 d was less,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The two groups all completed the operation and successfully placed the tube.All patients were smoothly discharged without death case.The electrolyte disturbance occurrence rate in the nasobiliary duct group was lower than that in the T tube group(4.2%vs.21.9%),and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The postoperative follow up lasted for 6-12 months.A total of 48 cases conducted the abdominal color ultrasound examination or magnet-ic resonance cholangiopancreatography(MRCP),the re-examination rate was 85.7%,no long-term complica-tions such as biliary stricture,regenerating stone and cholangitis were found.Conclusion Simultaneous lapa-roscopy,choledochoscopy and duodenoscopy combined with ENBD in emergency is safe and effective in the treatment of partial cases of choledocholithiasis complicating acute severe cholangitis.