1.Different emotion faces stimulation in patients with major depressive disorder by Event-related Potential N170
Jimeng LIU ; Zezhong FANG ; Wenwu ZHANG ; Shiyan LIU ; Dongsheng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2017;43(7):401-405
Objective To investigate effects of three kinds of neutral,happy,sad emotional faces stimulus on sustained attention task using N170 in depression patients to analysis the correlation of depression in patients with depression,anxiety severity and the amplitude and latency of N170.Methods Twenty-eight patients with depression aged from 22 to 69 years (case group),and 31 healthy controls (control group) aged from 20 to 61 years were recruited for the study.Subjects were asked to perform tasks in the selection of attention following randomly presented three kinds of happy,neutral and sad emotional faces stimuli.Brain auditory evoked potential including N170 amplitude and latency were recorded during the tasks.HAMD and HAMA were used to assess the severity of depression and anxiety.Results There was significant difference between case group and control group in N170 latency by three kinds of happy,neutral and sad emotional faces stimulation in the local skull (T5,T6,O1,O2) (P<0.05).But the difference was not significant in N170 amplitude (P>0.05).The total score of HAMD in case group had a positive correlation with N170 amplitude by neutral facial emotion stimulation in part of T5 (r=0.443,P=0.018).Conclusion There is significant change in the initial cognitive processing of different emotional faces in the patients with depression.And the severity of depression is related to the N170 amplitude induced by the neutral emotional faces stimulation in some parts of brain.
2.CT Study of the Internal Occipital Protuberance
Lin LUO ; Bolang YU ; Zezhong WANG ; Ming ZHANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 1992;0(11):-
Objective To study the development and shape of the occipital protuberance and its clinical significance with normal cranial CT scans.Methods 3000 cases of normal cranial CT images were selected.There were 1500 males and 1500 females,which were divided into nine age groups.The internal occipital protuberances were observed and measured on bone-window.Results The internal occipital protuberance was seen earlist at four-month-old-infant,and growth with age.The shape of the internal occipital protuberance was classified into four types:single-peak-type,plane-protusion-type,tropezoid-type and irregular-type.The single-peak-type was seen most commonly.Big semilunar depression of the internal occipital protuberance could be seen in patient with magna citern arachnoid cyst.Conclusion The height and shape of normal internal occipital protuberance have many diversities.Big semilunar depression of the internal protuberance is a important sign in diagnosis of magna cistern arachnoid cyst.
3.Community-based Rehabilitation on Disabled Affected by Leprosy
Lianhua ZHANG ; Weiguo XU ; Hongjun WANG ; Zezhong LU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2008;14(2):196-197
Objective To explore the manner of the community-based rehabilitation(CBR)on the disabled affected by leprosy(DAL).Methods Two towns with more DALs were selected as pilot areas to set up a station for CBR in township hospital respectively.Under the leadership of governments on local county and township levels and using the health resources of township hospital recovery service was offered freely to DALs periodically.Certainly,the DALs were willing to participate the program,the township hospital and doctors offered service should be paid by local county health bureau.Results The station for CBR had run in right path and its range of service expanded around the 2 towns.Most part of DALs had cured or distinctly improved their exposure conjunctivitis,cracks of in numb hands and feet,foot ulcers.The style of the station for CBR had been accepted by local people and DALs.Finally,the township hospital and doctor offered service also earned from the station for CBR service.Conclusion CBR should be the most important part of leprosy rehabilitation.The general health services offering the rehabilitation of leprosy work is feasible,which only need pay a little.It also reflects and deepens the strategy advocated by WHO on the sustainability of Leprosy Control Program.
4.Neonatal hyperammonemia and citrullinemia caused by argininosuccinate lyase gene mutations
Jie ZHANG ; Zezhong TANG ; Lili LIU ; Congle ZHOU ; Xinlin HOU ; Yanling YANG
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2016;19(7):511-515
ObjectiveTo analyze the characteristics of neonatal hyperammonemia and citrullinemia caused by argininosuccinate lyase (ASL) gene mutations, and to have a better understanding of this disease. MethodsA neonatal patient with the onset of hyperammonemia and citrullinemia admitted to the Department of Pediatrics of Peking University First Hospital on April 2, 2014, was retrospectively studied. Peripheral blood leukocyte DNA of the patient and his parents was collected to detectASS1,ASL andSLC25A13 gene mutations. The literature related to neonatal hyperammonemia, citrullinemia and argininosuccinic aciduria was reviewed. ResultsThe baby in this case appeared lethargic, had weaker crying and food refusal since three days after birth, and analysis of blood amino acid found a marked increase in blood ammonia (1 332μmol/L) and a significant rise in citrulline (759.12μmol/L). Sanger sequencing detection revealed compound heterozygous mutations in theASL gene (c.434 A>G, c.857A>C) and this c.857A>C mutation was the first reported case in China. This case of hyperammonemia and citrullinemia was confirmed as argininosuccinic aciduria caused by ASL gene mutations. A protein-limited diet and the treatment of arginine and L-carnitine were given. His blood ammonia decreased to normal level and there was a significant improvement in physical and intellectual progress at five months old. Unfortunately, he had an intestinal infection when he was over five months old and the blood ammonia level tested in the local hospital was 480μmol/L. Gradually there was a disturbance of consciousness, then coma, and he finally died after active rescue in the local hospital.ConclusionsHyperammonemia and citrullinemia in neonates are likely to be argininosuccinic aciduria and a gene mutation test may be helpful for diagnosis.
5.Advances in risk factors and cranial ultrasound diagnosis of cerebellar hemorrhage in preterm infants
International Journal of Pediatrics 2024;51(8):513-517
Cerebellar hemorrhage(CBH)in preterm infants is a significant risk factor affecting the neurodevelopmental prognosis of preterm infants,with an increasing incidence over time.Early intervention and treatment by analyzing the risk factors of CBH can improve the survival rate and quality of life for preterm infants.However,there is currently limited research on the risk factors associated with CBH in preterm infants.Cranial ultrasound is the preferred neuroimaging method for diagnosing CBH.With advancements in ultrasound technology,the diagnostic rate of CBH has improved.This article provides a comprehensive review of the risk factors of CBH in preterm infants and the progress on cranial ultrasound diagnosis research,aiming to strengthen the diagnosis,treatment,and follow-up care of cerebellar hemorrhage in preterm infants.
6.Diagnostic value of ultrasound gray scale measurement in perinatal white matter injury
Xiyong FAN ; Congle ZHOU ; Hongmei WANG ; Xiuying TANG ; Zezhong TANG ; Xinlin HOU ; Yi JIANG ; Xin ZHANG ; Xing LI
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2011;14(9):523-529
Objective To investigate the value of early quantified analysis of perinatal white matter injury by cranial ultrasound gray scale measurement. MethodsThe cranial ultrasound exam was performed in 152 newborns with different gestational age0 early after their birth. These newborns were divided into two groups: 104 newborns diagnosed as white matter injury within 7 days after birth were taken as patient group; while 48 newborns who were not were taken as control group. The gray scale values in the trigone of lateral ventricle of white matter were analyzed by medical image analysis system. The newborns in patient group accepted cranial ultrasound exam at one month after birth, the grey scale value and cyst in the white matter were recorded. Three to six months old, the cranial ultrasound exam was repeated to record the change of white matter volume, morphology of lateral ventricle and change of the cysts. When they were 1.5 to 2 years old, the neurological function were quantitatively evaluated with Gesell score, and the results were classified as normal and abnormal.The relationships between gray scale value and neuro-developmental outcome were analyzed with receiver operating characteristic curve.Results During neonatal period, the average gray scale values in severely injured group was 131.72±2.40, higher than that of mildly injured group (116.61±2.48), and which in mildly injury group was higher than that in control group (100.50±1.66) (q=4. 521 and 4. 492, P<0. 05). It was showed by receiver operating characteristic curve that gray scale value >114.37 could help to diagnose white matter injury, with the sensitivity of 0. 721 and the specificity of 0. 854; gray scale value >119.80 could help to diagnose severe white matter injury,with the sensitivity of 0. 716 and the specificity of 0. 776.As the gray scale value increased, the incidence of white matter volume decreased and the enlargement of lateral ventricle in the later period of injury increased. Patients with gray scale value > 130 tended to suffer from leucomalacia. During neonatal period, the incidence of abnormal neurodevelopment before 2 years old was 5.0% in patients with gray scale value < 110, while it was 27.8 % in the patients with gray scale value between 110 and 120, 47.8% in the patients with gray scale value > 120.Conclusions Quantified analysis of ultrasound gray scale value might be promising in early diagnosis of perinatal white matter injury through early judgement of the outcomes of white matter injury and forward neurodevelopment.
7.Epitranscriptomic 5-Methylcytosine Profile in PM2.5-induced Mouse Pulmonary Fibrosis
Han XIAO ; Liu HANCHEN ; Zhang ZEZHONG ; Yang WENLAN ; Wu CHUNYAN ; Liu XUEYING ; Zhang FANG ; Sun BAOFA ; Zhao YONGLIANG ; Jiang GUIBIN ; Yang YUN-GUI ; Ding WENJUN
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2020;18(1):41-51
Exposure of airborne particulate matter (PM) with an aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 lm (PM2.5) is epidemiologically associated with lung dysfunction and respiratory symptoms, including pulmonary fibrosis. However, whether epigenetic mechanisms are involved in PM2.5-induced pulmonary fibrosis is currently poorly understood. Herein, using a PM2.5-induced pulmonary fibrosis mouse model, we found that PM2.5 exposure leads to aberrant mRNA 5-methylcytosine (m5C) gain and loss in fibrotic lung tissues. Moreover, we showed the m5C-mediated regulatory map of gene functions in pulmonary fibrosis after PM2.5 exposure. Several genes act as m5C gain-upregulated factors, probably critical for the development of PM2.5-induced fibrosis in mouse lungs. These genes, including Lcn2, Mmp9, Chi3l1, Adipoq, Atp5j2, Atp5l, Atpif1, Ndufb6, Fgr, Slc11a1, and Tyrobp, are highly related to oxidative stress response, inflammatory responses, and immune system processes. Our study illustrates the first epitranscrip-tomic RNA m5C profile in PM2.5-induced pulmonary fibrosis and will be valuable in identifying biomarkers for PM2.5 exposure-related lung pathogenesis with translational potential.
8.Clinical characteristics, treatment and follow-up of Cockayne syndrome with renal involvement
Xiaoyu LIU ; Zezhong TANG ; Fang WANG ; Hongwen ZHANG ; Zhihui CHEN ; Yong YAO ; Jie DING
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2018;36(6):424-427
Objective To explore the clinical features, treatment and follow-up of Cockayne syndrome with renal involvement. Method The clinical data of one child with Cockayne syndrome confirmed by gene detection with renal injury were reviewed, and the clinical features of renal involvement in Cockayne syndrome were summarized. Results A male child aged 3 years and 8 months had clinical manifestations of mental retardation, growth retardation, special face and photosensitive dermatitis, and renal involvement was manifested by nephrotic syndrome. Cranial CT showed symmetrically calcification in bilateral basal ganglia. The targeted next generation sequencing results showed homozygous mutations of c.394_398del and p.Leu132Asnfs in ERCC8 gene (NM_000082) of the child, and the same heterozygous mutation was found in both his parents (non-consanguineous marriage). After the diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome, full dose prednisone was given for experimental treatment. The urine protein decreased but did not disappear, which was considered hormone resistance. After 4 months of combined treatment with cyclosporin, the urine protein turned negative. During 20 months of follow-up, urine protein remained negative and renal function remained stable. The renal involvement in Cockayne syndrome was seldomly reported, and its clinical manifestations are heterogeneous. Condusion Renal involvement in Cockayne syndrome may be manifested with nephrotic syndrome which should be noticed.
9.Sestrin2 protects against osteoarthritis by regulating the mTORC1 pathway
Zezhong LIU ; Caixia LI ; Xiaoguang LIU ; Daotong FU ; Changjie LIU ; Yimin ZHANG ; Shibo ZHAO
Military Medical Sciences 2024;48(8):579-585
Objective To explore the mechanism by which Sestrin2(SESN2)regulates autophagy activity of chondrocytes by mediating mammalian rapamycin target protein complex 1(mTORC1)signaling pathway.Methods The normal chondrocytes were treated with interleukin-1 β(IL-1β)to establish an osteoarthritis(OA)chondrocyte model,which was divided into the control group and the IL-1 β-treated group.Real-time quantitative PCR(qPCR)and Western blot were used to detect the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase 13(MMP13),type Ⅱ collagen(COL2A1)and SESN2 in the two groups.The cell models of the chondrocyte overexpression SESN2 group and knockdown SESN2 group were obtained via cell transfection technology,and the expression levels of SESN2 in each group were detected by qPCR while those of SESN2,MMP13,COL2A1,mTORC1 pathway-related proteins and autophagy-related proteins in each group were detected by Western blot.The effects of SESN2 on cell proliferation and migration were detected by CCK-8 and cell scratch assay.Results(1)The expression level of MMP13 in the IL-1 β-treated group was significantly up-regulated,while the expression levels of COL2A1 and SESN2 were significantly decreased.(2)Compared with the control group,the expressions of p-mTORC1,ribosomal protein S6 kinase 1(S6K1),and MMP13 protein in OA chondrocytes in the overexpression group were significantly down-regulated,while the expressions of adenosine 5'-monophosphate(AMP)-activated protein kinase(AMPK)and chondroprotective gene COL2A1 were significantly increased,and the expression level of Beclin-1 and the ratio of microtubule associated protein 1 light chain 3-Ⅱ(LC3-Ⅱ)/(LC3-Ⅰ)were increased.Meanwhile,overexpression of SESN2 could up-regulate the proliferation and migration of chondrocytes,but the results were opposite after knockdown of SESN2.Conclusion SESN2 can enhance autophagy,proliferation and migration of chondrocytes by inhibiting mTORC1 pathway,which has provided data for revealing the pathogenesis of OA and exploring new therapeutic methods.
10.Influence of Orthokeratology Lens Geometric Design Parameters on Corneal Biomechanics:A Finite Element Study
Limin WU ; Gaiping ZHAO ; Zezhong ZHANG ; Huazhong XIANG ; Qiou CHEN ; Chi CHEN
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2024;39(4):742-749
Objective To investigate corneal biomechanical differences in different geometric design parameters of orthokeratology lenses(OK lenses)and to further reveal the corneal shaping mechanism of OK lenses.Methods A coupled finite element model of the aspheric OK lens corneosclera was established for various geometric design parameters of the OK lens,corresponding to different degrees of myopia correction.The distribution trends of the profile and curvature of the corneal anterior surface,as well as the von Mises stress(VMS)and eye axis displacement on both the corneal anterior surface and superior corneal stroma surface were analyzed numerically.Results The stress concentration of the corneal anterior surface was observed in the mid-peripheral and peripheral zones,whereas that of the superior corneal stroma surface appeared in the mid-peripheral zones.The sagittal height of the base curve of the OK lens decreased with increasing degree of myopia correction.At myopia correction degrees of-2.0,-3.0,-4.0,-5.0,and-6.0 D,the maximum corneal VMS increased by 0.81%,1.86%,2.84%,3.81%,and 7.04%,respectively,compared with that at-1.0 D;the curvature of the corneal central zone was reduced by an average of 2.59,3.78,4.51,4.99,5.33,and 6.41 D compared with that without OK lenses.Conclusions The sagittal height of the base curve of the OK lens decreased with increasing degree of myopia correction,resulting in a flatter central curvature of the cornea.The base curve of the OK lens plays a crucial role in both correction and control of myopia.