1.Task-based bilingual teaching in medical specialized course
Runqin LI ; Chun HUANG ; Zengchun LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2012;11(2):187-188
Bilingual education refers to applying a kind of foreign language to the non-language class curriculum,and the foreign language and the professional knowledge are gained in synchronization.Using bilingual education has increased students' study difficulty in the medical course.The object of Taskbased Teaching is that the student must grasp the specialized knowledge and the foreign language.
2.Titanium plate and morselized bone grafting for severe acetabular bone defect
Zhuang PENG ; Zengchun LI ; Feng YIN
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(13):-
[Objective]To explore the clinical effects of titanium plate and morselized hone grafting for the treatment of severe acetabular hone defect.[Method]A total of 27 patients with acetabular defects were treated with this procedure.According to AAOS,the acetabular defects were classified into various types:type Ⅰ in 6 cases,type Ⅱc in 4 and type Ⅲ in 17.The average preoperation Harris score were 37.The postoperative effect should be evaluated by clinical and X-ray manifestations.[Result]All patients were adopted this method to reconstruct the acetabular bone defects.The prosthetic dislocation was found in one case after operation,which was resulted from over-anteverted titanium plate impacted the greater trochanter.The part of trochanteric bone and impact factors were removed to healing.No complications were found in other patients.The average following up was 3 years and average Harris score was 87.The X-ray showed that none of the patients was presented the radiolucent lines in the acetabular mattress,bone transplantation,reconstructive titanium plate and interface of polyethylene liner.[Conclusion]The titanium plate and morselized bone grafting can repair the acetabular bone defects effectively and provide a solid initial fixation for prosthesis and restore the role of rotational center of hip.
3.Clinical application of the anterolateral acromial approach with minimal incision in the treatment of proximal humerus fracture
Junfeng CAI ; Zengchun LI ; Feng YIN
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(04):-
[Objective]To evaluate the clinical application and results of the anterolateral acromial approach with minimal incision in the treatment of proximal humerus fracture.[Method]From December 2006 to December 2008,42 patients with proximal humeral fracture were treated by the anterorlateral acromial approach using locking plate.There were 25 males and 17 females.All the fractures were classified with AO/OTA classification.There were 5 A2-fractures,11A3-fractures,7 B1-fractures,12 B2-fractures,3 C1-fractures,4 C2-fractures.Anterolateral acromial approach with minimal incision was applied and the deltoid muscle was seperated to expose the fracture fragments.Under direct vision the direct and indirect reduction of the fractures were performed.The locking plate was inserted distally beneath the deltoid muscle and between the distal plate and the humeral shaft was adjusted through another small skin incision on the lateral upper arm.Locking screws were inserted to the proximal and distal plate.Operation time,incision length,blood loss,reduction,Neer scores at 1 year were analyzed in different time points.[Result]All the cases were completed with minimal incision.There were significant differences(P
4.Progress in the study on insomnia animal model
Haijing LI ; Yue GAO ; Ping LIU ; Zengchun MA
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1986;0(04):-
Hypnotic is the choice drug which etiologically and semeiologically treats insomnia. One of the key points for the hypnotic study is to design and choose satisfactory animal models, which links the preclinical foundation research to the clinical research. In this paper, according to the different models building theories——Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern medicine, the mechanisms, methods, advantages and disadvantages, applicable conditions of the insomnia animal models building were reviewed briefly.
6.Role of renin-angiotensin system in advanced glycation end products-induced changes of permeability in rat glomerular endothelial cells
Canming LI ; Zengchun YE ; Hui PENG ; Pengli LUO ; Weiyan LAI ; Ming LI ; Tanqi LOU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2011;27(9):667-672
Objective To investigate the effect of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) on the disruption of tight junctions in rat glomerular endothelial cells (rGEnCs) and the role of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in this pathological procedure.Methods Primary cultured rGEnCs were incubated with AGEs at concentrations of 20 mg/L,40 mg/L and 80 mg/L,for 6 h,12 h and 24 h respectively.The cells were treated with captopril (1 mmol/L) or valsartan (10 μ mol/L)to block RAS.The endothelial permeability was investigated by transendothelial electrical resistance and the flux of fluorescein isothiocyanate-conjugated bovine serum albumin.The expression of AGEs receptor (RAGE),tight junction proteins [occludin,claudin-5,junctional adhesion molecules A (JAM-A) and zona occludens-1 (ZO-1)]and RAS components [angiotensinogen,renin and angiotensin Ⅱ type 1 receptor (AT1)]were detected by Western blotting.Immunofluorescence was used to demonstrate the disruptions of the tight junction proteins.The activity of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) was evaluated by UV spectrophotometry.Angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ ) was measured by enzyme immunoassay.Results The monolayer permeability,the expression of RAGE,the activity of ACE,the concentration of Ang Ⅱ and the expression of AT1 of rGEnCs were increased after induced by AGEs.Meanwhile,AGEs decreased the expression of occludin,claudin5 and JAM-A and induced disruption of tight junction proteins.Pretreatment with anti-RAGE antibody (100 mg/L),captopril or valsartan could attenuate the detrimental effect of AGEs.Conclusion The changes of permeability induced by AGEs in glomerular endothelial cells are partly mediated by RAS through RAGE.
7.Melatonin Inhibits the Proliferation of Human MG-63 Osteosarcoma Cells via Downregulation of Cyclins and CDKs
Lifeng LIU ; Yutao PAN ; Di CHEN ; Xia LI ; Yangzhou LIU ; Xingyu PU ; Zengchun LI
Journal of China Medical University 2017;46(2):131-135
Objective To investigate the potential mechanism that melatonin at higher concentrations inhibits the proliferation of human MG-63 osteosarcoma cells,so as to provide a certain experimental basis for the better application of melatonin in the treatment of diseases in Department of Orthopedics. Methods MG-63 cells cultured in vitro were treated with melatonin at a concentration of 4 mmol/L . Western blotting and real-time PCR method were used to analyze the effect of melatonin on the expression of cyclins and CDKs at protein and mRNA levels ,respectively. Results Western blotting and real-time PCR analyses showed that melatonin's inhibitory effect was possibly through the downregulation of cyclin D1 and CDK4 that related to the G1 phase,and downregulation of cyclin B1 and CDK1 that related to the G2/M phase. However,there was no obvious dif-ference of cyclin E,CDK2,and cyclin A,which were related to G1/S transition and S phase. Conclusion Melatonin may significantly inhibit hu-man osteosarcoma cell proliferation by inducing cell cycle arrest in a time-dependent manner,which is related to the downregulation of cyclin D1, CDK4,cyclin B1 and CDK1.
8.Comparison of PFNA and reverse LISS in the treatment of proximal femoral fractures
Ning HAN ; Guixin SUN ; Zengchun LI ; Guofeng LI ; Qingyou LU ; Qinghui HAN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2011;31(8):871-876
Objective To evaluate and compare the clinical effects of proximal femoral nail antirotation blade (PFNA) with reverse less invasive stabilization system-distal femur (LISS) in the treatment of proximal femoral fractures associated with coxa vara. Methods From June 2007 to June 2010, A retrospective study with more than 10 months follow-up of 46 patients with proximal femoral fractures associated with coxa vara underwent PFNA or reverse LISS were carried out, including 24 with PFNA and 22 patients with reverse LISS. The physical status of patient was evaluated according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score. After the operation, the operation duration and volume of blood loss were assessed in the two groups, respectively. At the last follow-up, full weight bearing time, fracture healing time, and neck-shaft angle discrepancy related to contralateral side without fracture of the each group were assessed, respectively.Functional recovery was evaluated according to Parker and Palmer mobility score. Results The average follow-up period was 11.2 months (range, 10-12). All the fractures healed successfully and reached bony union.There were no significant differences between PFNA group and reverse LISS group for the average ASA score, the average operating time, the average volume of intraoperative bleeding and Parker and Palmer mobility score. The patients were allowed full weight-bearing from 9.33 weeks after surgery in PFNA group and from 16.95 weeks in reverse LISS group. The patients reached bony union after 17.21 weeks after surgery in PFNA group and from 30.73 weeks in reverse LISS group. Comparing with PFNA group, neck-shaft angle discrepancy decreased in reverse LISS group. Conclusion The results of PFNA and reverse LISS in the treatment of proximal femoral fracture were satisfactory. The fracture treated by PFNA allowed earlier weight bearing. Reverse LISS could provide better support for neck-shaft angle to avoid coxa vara more effectively.
9.Effect of high glucose on renin-angiotensin system in rat glomerular endothelial cells and its associated mechanism
Yanfang XING ; Hui PENG ; Canming LI ; Zengchun YE ; Ming LI ; Tanqi LOU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2011;27(11):831-837
Objective To explore the effect of high glucose on the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in rat glomerular endothelial cells and its probable mechanism.Methods Rat glomerular endothelial cells were stimulated by culture medium containing 5 mmol/L or 30 mmol/L glucose (with or without pre-treatment of captopril and chymostatin) for 12 h,24 h,48 h,72 h.ELISA,real-time PCR,Western blotting and confocal immunofluorescence microscopy were employed to examine the follows:the angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ ) concentration in cell lysate and the culture medium; the mRNA levels of angiotensinogen and renin; the protein levels of angiotensin Ⅱtype 1 receptor (AT1R),angiotensin Ⅱ type 2 receptor (AT2R),renin and angiotensinogen in cell lysate; localization of intracellular AT1R,AT2R and renin.Results Exposure to high glucose for only 12 h or 72 h resulted in a significant increase of Ang Ⅱ levels in the culture medium compared with control cells (P<0.05),but only exposure to high glucose for 72 h resulted in a significant increase of Ang Ⅱ levels in the cell lysate compared with control cells (P<0.05).However,exposure to high glucose for 24 h or 48 h had no effects on Ang Ⅱ levels in the cell lysate or culture medium.The captopril and chymostatin were able to antagonize high glucose induced Ang Ⅱ generation when exposure time was 72 h but not 12 h.Exposure to high glucoseincreased the mRNA level of angiotensinogen,but reduced the level of renin mRNA,meanwhile angiotensinogen protein increased,and AT1 protein reduced,but protein levels of AT2R and renin were unchanged.However,the transformation of AT2R from the cell nucleus to cytoplasm was observed.Conclusions High glucose can activate the local renin-angiotensin system in rat glomerular endothelial cells,and the probable mechanism may contribute to ACE and non-ACE pathways.The effects of high glucose on glomerular endothelial cells may also involve in the substrate and receptors of Ang Ⅱ.
10.Standardized Training for Anesthesiologists in Rehabilitation Hospitals
Xin ZHAO ; Qiang WANG ; Zengchun WANG ; Yanping LI ; Ming TIAN ; Shuren LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2011;17(4):393-394
Because many patients in rehabilitation hospitals still require advanced surgical treatments and chronic pain managements, therefore, anesthesiologists in these hospitals are very important in clinical practice. To use experience of training for anesthesiologists in general hospitals and to consider characters of patients and operations in rehabilitation hospitals are essential to educate anesthesiologists who are qualified in rehabilitation hospitals. The concrete measures include consummating the evaluation system, using available advantages and improving the quality of training, establishing special training programs suitable for characters of rehabilitation, and integrating rehabilitation medicine to other medical fields.