1.Proteomics application progress in medical research
Yuxiang LI ; Hao RONG ; Qunying HU ; Wenhua LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(33):4985-4992
BACKGROUND:Studies on the proteomics contribute not only to exploring the laws governing life activities, but also to elucidating the pathogenesis of a variety of diseases to find the treatment strategies. OBJECTIVE:To summarize the application of proteomics in the plateau medical research. METHODS:A computer-based online search was conducted in PubMed and Wanfang databases from 1995 to 2015 to screen the relevant literatures using the key words“proteomics, medical research, plateau medicine”in English and Chinese, respectively. A total of approximately 200 English and 60 Chinese relevant literatures were selected and the 59 eligible literatures were included after screening final y. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Currently, the human genome has been decoded through the studies on exploring the proteomics changes under the pathological conditions and the underlying mechanisms. Construction of physiological and pathological mapping based on the human proteome contributes to revealing the novel treatment targets, diagnostic markers, and drugs for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Proteomics has become the frontier and hot research field both at home and abroad, including al the proteins expressed in the tissue, cel or organism, and becomes a bridge between the genome and clinical application.
2.Clinical application of free super-thin anterolateral femoral perforator flap
Wenya ZHANG ; Sen LIN ; Yuxiang HU ; Huiguo WU ; Qiao HOU ; Yafei HU ; Jianling WANG ; Dongning SONG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2010;33(1):9-11,90
Objective To explore clinical effect of repairing soft tissue defect in forearm, hand and foot with free super-thin anterolateral thigh perforator flaps. Methods At first the site of perforator vessels were determined by Doppler, then the flaps were designed and harvested with the site as center; the fascia lata and subcutaneous fat were removed by sandhill-likely only the 4.0 cm × 3.0 cm - 3.0 cm×2.5 cm disc-like fascia lata and dermis layer were reserved. 15 traumatic soft tissue defects including forearm, hand and foot were repaired with the ree super-thin antemlateral thigh perforator flaps. Results No vascular crisis happened and all skin grafts survived in donor sites. 2.0 cm×1.2 cm of the distal of flap was necrosis in 1 case and it was healed by dress changing. 15 cases were followed up 3 months-2 years and the average is 6 months. The contour and texture of all flaps were good and two point discrimination (2-PD) was about 8-10 mm of. Conclusions The contour and texture of free super-thin anterolateral thigh perforator flap are good, the feeling of recipient site recovered well, it's less injury for donor site and there is no reshaping for flap. It is a fineness donor site for repairing soft tissue defects in hand and foot.
3.Clinical observation of a conservative treatment for large keratocystic odontogenic tumors in the mandible: enucleation followed by open packing.
Chuan LIU ; Hongzhi ZHOU ; Rui HOU ; Yuxiang DING ; Ruifeng QIN ; Kaijin HU
West China Journal of Stomatology 2014;32(6):566-569
OBJECTIVEThe aim of this retrospective study is to present the long-term effects of open healing of keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KCOTs) in the mandible.
METHODSA retrospective case series study was conducted on 41 patients with large KCOTs (the maximum diameter of the tumors exceeded 5 cm) treated at our institution between September 2003 and April 2011. A conservative surgical treatment was applied. The treatment involved enucleation of the primary lesion through narrow unroofing and open packing of the residual osseous defect with iodoform gauze for secondary healing. Bone regenera- tion and surgical complications were observed. The long-term effects of the treatment were followed up.
RESULTSThe inferior alveolar nerve was exposed in the KCOT bone cavity in all cases, and some nerves adhered to the tumor tightly. The post- operative follow-up time was 81.5 months on the average (36 to 127 months). The packing gauze was changed every two weeks after enucleation, and the total duration time for packing was 8.9 months on the average (3 to 15 months). Notable bone regeneration and satisfactory secondary healing were observed clinically and radiographically. The KCOT-affected teeth were reserved, and their chewing functions were restored. Two cases presented recurrences after the initial treatment. The recurrence rate was 4.9% (2/41). No serious complications were observed.
CONCLUSIONEnucleation associated with subsequent open packing is a reliable treatment for patients with large KCOTs in the mandible.
Adult ; Bone Regeneration ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Mandible ; Mastication ; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local ; Odontogenic Tumors ; Retrospective Studies
4.Indirubin inhibits ATP-induced phagocytosis attenuation, ROS production and cell death of macrophages.
Yuan MAN ; Yuxiang WANG ; Shuyan ZHU ; Shuang YANG ; Dan ZHAO ; Fen HU ; Junying LI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2012;47(1):45-50
This study is to investigate the effects of indirubin on ATP-induced immune responses of macrophages. For this, neutral red dye uptake method was used to test phagocytosis, MTT assay was used for measuring cell death, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) was tested with fluorescent probe DHE. The data showed that extracellular ATP attenuated phagocytosis, induced cell death and increased ROS production, and these effects were restored by pre-treating with indirubin. This result suggested that indirubin blockade the effects of ATP on macrophages, because extracellular ATP-induced effects are dependent on P2 receptors, in particular P2X7 receptors. Furthermore, the effects of indirubin on the activation of P2 receptors were tested, in particular P2X7 receptors. The data showed that indirubin significantly decreased ATP-induced, P2 receptors mediated intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) rise and inhibited P2X7 receptor-based ethidium bromide (EB) dye uptake. These results suggested the inhibitory effects of indirubin on the activation of P2X7 receptors, which may underlying the effects on ATP induced ROS production, phagocytosis attenuation and cell death of macrophages.
5.Method improvement of the medial plantar pedicled flap transplantation to cover the defect of the foot heel
Gonglin ZHANG ; Ming ZHANG ; Ao GUO ; Wenzheng ZHANG ; Yuxiang HU ; Faming DING
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2008;7(3):184-186
The article presents a method improvement of the medial plantar pedicled flap transplantation to cover the defect of the foot heel.Since 2002,6 patients with soft tissue defects on the foot heel underwent reconstruction with the medial plantar pedicled flap transplantation of excluding the plantar fascia and 3 patients used conventional flap of the medial plantar pedicled flap transplantation.They ranged in age from 18 to 52 years(mean,32 years).All the flaps had survived completely without major complication with satisfactory clinical results.Follow-up period ranged from 1.5 to 6 years(mean,3.8years)postoperatively.There was no remarkable donor site morbidity.Patients with flap of excluding the plantar fascia had good appearance in recipient site.Injury to donor site was reduced.Skin of the instep area can be raised as an island fasciocutaneous flap based on medial plantar vessels,with the branch of medial plantar nerve supplying the instep skin to provide the sensation.The flap is thin and suitable for repairment of soft tissue defect on the foot heel.
6.Application of nail-bed lengthening for fingertip injuries: a report of 36 cases
Gonglin ZHANG ; Ao GUO ; Lingzhi ZHANG ; Gansheng WANG ; Yuxiang HU ; Jianfeng CHENG ; Wenzheng ZHANG ; Faming DING
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2008;7(8):535-537
Objective To summarize clinical experience in application of nail-bed lengthening operation for fingertip injuries.Methods From September 2003 to May 2007,36 patients (25 men and 11 women) aged 16 -45 years (26 in average) with nail defect by fingertip injuries underwent reconstruction operation using nail-bed lengthening at Orthopaedics and Traumatology Hospital of Taizhou,with the thumb involved in 15 cases,the index finger in 10 cases,the middle finger in eight eases and the ring finger in three case.A skin rectangle with thickness of 2 - 3 mm and width as that of the nail was resected at the skin edge 5 -6 mm distant from the epenychium,without damage to underlying subcutaneous vascular network, and U-shape skin flap was delicately slid proximally with its ends sutured.Results All surgical operations for nail lengthening were uneventful and clinically satisfactory,and the appearance of the thumb or other fingers was good during follow-up for six months to three years (19 months in average).Conclusions Nail lengthening for fingertip injuries with nail defect is a simple and effective surgical operation which could improve the appearance of the thumb and other fingers.
7.Diallyl trisulfide inhibites interleukin-1? expression induced by lipopolysaccharide through inhibiting NF-?B activation in murine lung
Guijun ZHU ; Shujin LI ; Zhanbiao YU ; Yuxiang ZHANG ; Junfeng LIU ; Zhenjie HU
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(01):-
Objective To investigate the role of nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-?B)in the modulation of diallyl trisulfide(DATS)on interleukin-1?(IL-1?)expression induced by lipopolysaccharide(LPS)in mice with acute lung injury(ALI).Methods Mice were randomly divided into Control group,ALI group,DATS group,DATS prevention group and DATS treatment group.The expression of IL-1? mRNA in the lung tissue was detected by reverse transcription PCR(RT-PCR).NF-?B activity in the lung tissue was detected by electrophoresis mobility shift assay(EMSA).The expression of phospho-I?B and I?B were assayed by Western blot.Results The expression of IL-1? mRNA,NF-?B activity and the phospho-I?B expression in lung tissues increased significantly at ALI group(P
8.A resting-state fMRI study on brain functional activity changes m moderate and high myopia patients using fractional amplitude of low frequency fluctuation
Yuxiang HU ; Quan ZHOU ; Yuping LI ; Xiaoxuan XU ; Yifan WU ; Kezheng LIU ; Minyan ZHAN ; Xiaorong WU
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2017;37(3):239-243
Objective To investigate the changes of brain function in moderate and high myopia patients using fractional amplitude of low frequency fluctuation (fALFF),and discuss the correlation between brain function changes and clinical data of patients with myopia.Methods Totally 21 moderate and high myopia patients (myopia group),and 21 healthy volunteers (normal control group) who were matched with myopia patients in age and gender,were selected to take rs-fMRI examination.The difference of fALFF of brain functional activity in patients with myopia and normal controls was compared,and the correlation between the changes of fALFF and clinical data of patients with myopia was analyzed,Results Compared with normal control group,the fALFF values of myopia group in the region of the left inferior frontal gyrus,putamen and right inferior frontal gyrus,putamen and insula were significantly lower (all P < 0.05,AlphaSim corrected).However,in bilateral cingulate gyrus,bilateral anterior cingulate gyrus,left postcentral gyrus,left superior parietal lobule and region,fALFF values were increased (all P < 0.05,AlphaSim corrected).Conclusion Patients with myopia are accompanied by abnormal neuronal activity in many brain areas,which may reflect the dysfunction of language understanding and attention control in myopic patients.
9.The target adjustment of the end-tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure in preterm infants under mechanical ventilation
Rong WU ; Jinhui HU ; Li ZHA ; Hongli ZHU ; Yuxiang ZHAO ; Sufang DING ; Zhichun FENG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(2):131-133
Objective To reduce the incidence of the hypocapnia,the cutoff value of the end-tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure[Pet(CO2)] for predicting the hypocapnia so as to understand the suitable adjustment target and target range of the Pet(CO2) in preterm infants under mechanical ventilation.Methods From Jan.2012 to Oct.2013,96 cases of the preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome(RDS) who needed mechanical support were selected from the Huaian Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital.Pet(CO2) value of each time point(1 h,24 h,48 h and 72 h after mechanical ventilation) were recorded,while radial artery blood was collected for blood gas analysis.The level of pa (CO2) < 35 mmHg(1 mmHg =0.133 kPa) diagnosed hypocapnia;while the level of Pa (CO2) > 60 mmHg was for diagnosing hypercapnia.The diagnostic cutoff and the suitable adjustment target and adjustment target range of the Pet(CO2) were confirmed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results The data from 381 arterial blood gas analysis results were gained,of which 151 times belonged to hypocapnia,and the rate was 39.6%,the other 230 cases were normal,and no case was of hypercapnia.The area under the ROC curve was 0.895,and the area of the standard error was 0.016.There was a statistical significance in Pet(CO2) value for the diagnosis of hypocapnia(P =0.000).The lower the value of Pet (CO2),the greater the likelihood of hypocapnia,and 95 % confidence interval area was 0.864-0.926.The Pet (CO2) optimal diagnostic cutoff value determined in accordance with Youden index was 30.5 mmHg.When Pet (CO2) among 41.5 mmHg,sensitivity was 100%.Conclusions Diagnostic cutoff value for forecasting hypocapnia is 30.5 mmHg.The suitable adjustment target of mechanical ventilation parameter adjustment is 41.5 mmHg for the Pet(CO2).The target range of mechanical ventilation parameter adjustment is 30.6-41.5 mmHg for the Pet(CO2).
10.Brucellar and tuberculous spondylitis:a comparative study of their imaging features
Ge CHU ; Hongqi ZHANG ; Jia HUANG ; Wei HU ; Yuxiang WANG ; Aikemu KAHAER
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2015;(6):335-338
Objective To analyze and discuss the different characteristics of clinical imaging of Brucellar and tuberculous spondylitis,and to improve the diagnostic performance of the image of Brucellar spondylitis.Methods A retrospective analysis at Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University was conducted from January 2011 to December 2013.X-ray,computer tomography (CT)and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)data of 46 cases of Brucellar spondylitis and 40 cases of tuberculous spondylitis were compared.Results The lumbar spine,especially L4,was usually involved in brucellosis,characterized with multiple small lesions mostly confined to the edge of vertebral body and surrounded by the hyperplasia and sclerosis.New damaged foci were formed in the new bone tissue and intervertebral discs destruction was slight with hyperplasia and sclerosis of articular surface. Few or no paravertebral abscesses were seen.In contrast,thoracic and lumbar spines were more usually affected in tuberculosis featured with destruction of vertebra and intervertebral discs.There could be dead bone formation.Paravertebral abscesses and osteoporosis were frequent.Conclusion The different imaging characteristics of Brucellar and tuberculous spondylitis could favor the differential diagnosis.