1.The therapeutic effect of astragalus injection on islet β cells apoptosis
Mengmeng HAO ; Yunlong DU ; Zhaorui WANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;(2):145-148
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of astragalus injection onβcells apoptosis of type 1 diabetes mice. Methods 32 mice were randomly divided into a control group, a diabetes group, a small dose group and a large dose group of astraglus. Except the control group, mice in the other 3 groups received intraperitoneal injection of STZ in order to induce diabetic mellitus. Then one week after injection of STZ, mice in the small dose group and the large dose group of astraglus were given 30, 60 g/(kg?d) doses of astragalus injection, while the other 2 groups were injected into an equal volume saline for 4 weeks. Serum NO, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and insulin levels were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay method, and apoptosis was measured by using a TUNEL assay. Results Compared with the diabetes group, the serum NO (25.81 ± 2.09μmol/L, 18.84 ± 3.95μmol/L vs. 30.34 ± 2.53μmol/L) and iNOS (21.38 ± 4.48μmol/L, 17.00 ± 3.05μmol/L vs. 26.62 ± 2.48μmol/L) levels were significantly reduced in the small dose group and the large dose group of astragalus (P<0.05);But the insulin levels (312.19 ± 66.91 pmol/L, 330.14 ± 56.06 pmol/L vs. 273.56 ± 43.54 pmol/L) and apoptosis ofβcells (23.00%± 16.58%, 27.38%± 18.79%vs. 31.25%± 18.19%) were not significant different among the experimental groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Astragalus injection can reduce the iNOS activity and NO production, but can not effectively decreasingβcells apoptosis.
2.The Value of Angiography with Adrenalin in Diagnosing Renal Tumour
Fengqi REN ; Zhangang WANG ; Changbo XIU ; Junchang SHI ; Zhaorui MENG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(08):-
Objective To evaluate diagnostic significance of renal arteriography by injecting adrenalin in patients with renal tumour.Methods The renal angiography after administration of adrenalin (6 ?g) in 47 patients with renal malign ant tumour were performed.The angiographic results were analysed in comparison with that of pathology.The diagnostic accuracy parameters including sensitivity,specificity,accuracy,positive prediction rate,negative prediction rate,positive and negative index were caluclated.Results The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy in the detection of renal malign ant tumour were 93% ,94% and 94% respectively. Positive prediction rate were 97%,negative prediction rate was 89%, positive likelihood rate was 15.8, negative likelihood rate was 0.07 and Youden index was 0.87.Conclusion Medicaments angiography by injecting adrenalin is of important diagnostic value for renal tumour,especially for those which are vascularized and could not diagnosed by other technology qualitatively.
3.Production of CCHF Virus-Like Particle by a Baculovirus-Insect Cell Expression System
Zhaorui ZHOU ; Manli WANG ; Fei DENG ; Tianxian LI ; Zhihong HU ; Huafin WANG
Virologica Sinica 2011;26(5):338-346
Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Virus(CCHFV)is a tick-born virus of the Nairovirus genus within the Bunyaviridae family,which is widespread and causes,high fatality. The nucleocapsid of CCHFV is comprised of N proteins that are encoded by the S segment. In this research,the N protein of CCHFV was expressed in insect cells using a recombinant baculovirus. Under an electron microscope,Virus-Like Particles (VLPs)with various size and morphology were observed in cytoplasmic vesicles in the infected cells.Sucrose-gradient purification of the cell lysate indicated that the VLPs were mainly located in the upper fraction after ultracentrifugation,which was confirmed by Western blot analysis and immuno-electron microscopy(IEM).
4.Establishment and application of flow cytometry in detecting human cells in human/goat chimera models
Juan WANG ; Meijue CHEN ; Zhijuan GONG ; Zhaorui PEN ; Fanyi ZENG ; Shuzhen HUANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2009;32(4):441-445
Objective To establish the methodology of flow cytometry for detecting human cells in human/goat chimerisra.Methods Human hemopoietic stem/progenitor cells (CD+34 cells) or MIG-tranadueed-GFP CD+34 cells were transplanted into the peritoneal cavity of fetal goats in utero to obtain human/goat chimera modeL The peripheral blood cells from the chimeras were labeled with multiple mouse anti-human antibodies and the monoelonal antibodies that were specific for human but had not or only minimal cross-reaction with goat were screened as the primary antibodies for routine analysis in flow cytometry.Human cord blood was proportionally (25% ,50% ,75%,100%) added into the blood of the untransplanted goats and the cells were labeled with CD+34 monoclonal antibody.The region and size of the "gate" were chosen based on to the distribution of CD+34 cells or human cord blood.One human/goat chimera marked with GFP (MIG goat) was sacrificed and the substantial liver cells from its perfused liver were analyzed for the GFP+cells percentage and DNA contents by flow cytometry.Results CD7,CD15,CD38,CD45CD20CD34CD14and GPA monoclonal antibodies were chosen as the primary antibodies in rou tine detection by flow cytometry.The size and area of the "gate" were also defined.29.1% (29100/100 000 ) of the substantial liver cells from the MIG goat expressed GFP.DNA content analysis showed that the GFP+ cells obtained from the liver of MIG goat mainly manifested two peaks that were correspond to those of human.Conclusions Flow cytometry is rapid,simple and effective for the investigation of differentiation,homing and biological characteristics of stem cells in vivo.The selections of suitable surface antibodies and the "gate" are very important for detecting human cells accurately in the human/goat chimerism.
5.Assessment of uncertainty in determination of water iodide level by As3+-Ce4+ catalytic spectrophotometry
Peng LI ; Yanguo JIANG ; Lijun LI ; Dan WANG ; Zhaorui ZHANG ; Xinxin HU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2015;34(12):926-931
Objective We set up an uncertainty assessment method for determination of iodides in water by As3+-Ce4+ catalytic spectrophotometry, in order to assess the accuracy of the method and the major influencing factors, and to build up an equation to assess the uncertainty in the mobility of working curve and an uncertainty assessment method for pipettors.Methods According to Methods for Water Iodine Detection Suitable for Iodine Deficiency and Iodine Excess Areas, the uncertainty items of the two standard materials (GBW09114c and GBW09113c) in different concentrations, such as repeatability of measurement, the mobility of working curve, the uncertainty of standard solution and sample solution, etc, were analyzed.Results The contents of iodide in GBW09114c and GBW09113c were (61.3 ± 1.4) and (8.1 ± 0.3)μg/L;relative expanded uncertainty RU1 and RU2 were 2.25% and 3.46%, both of them were in the range of acceptable deviation in the standard material certification (10.0% and 14.8%).Major influencing factors were repeatability of measurement, the uncertainty of standard solution (including the uncertainty of potassium iodide reference reagent and glass equipment), and the uncertainty of sample solution (including the uncertainty of pipettors).A more adaptable equation for the mobility of working curve had been proposed;the factors involved in environment temperature and operation repeatability were used as the items of the pipettors' uncertainty.Conclusion This method can be used to assess the uncertainty in determination of water iodides by As3+-Ce4+ catalytic spectrophotometry.
6.A case-control study of the risk factors for neurosis
Xiaojun LI ; Yueqin HUANG ; Zhaorui LIU ; Xiaomin LUO ; Ni TANG ; Xiangqun WANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2010;24(2):99-102,115
Objective: To screen out suspected risk factors associated with neurosis, such as personality dis-order, life events, parental rearing behavior, and to explore degree of their associations. Methods: A case-control study was carried out among 100 cases with neurosis and 200 controls without mental disorder, matched by gender and age (+3 years) . The Life Events Scale (LES), Parental Rearing Style Questionnaire (EMBU), Personali-ty Diagnostic Questionnaire (PDQ-4) were self-reported by the subjects. Results: Single factor analysis showed that there were statistical differences (P <0.05) between case and control groups in negative life event (22.5 vs. 2.5), paternal rejection [(40.4±14.1) vs.(35.4±7.9)], paternal overprotection [(29.1±7.5)vs.(28.2±5.6)], maternal rejection rearing behavior [(40.4±13.7)vs.(36.8±8.5)], and overall personality disorder [(29.8±14.1)vs.(17.1±13.0)] . Using non-conditional logistic regression analysis, the potential protective factor was positive events (OR=0.92, 95% CI:0.87-0.98), and the potential risk factors included negative live events (OR=1.06, 95% CI:1.04~1.08) and overall personality disorder (OR=4.84, 95% CI: 2.24~10.49) . Conclusion: Positive life event may be a protective factor for neurosis, while negative life e-vent and personality disorder may be risk factors.
7.Clinical efficacy of ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy
Mengfan PENG ; Gang DONG ; Zhaorui WANG ; Lulu SUN ; Shanshan ZHANG ; Yuang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2021;30(4):312-316
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on 8 patients with ectopic pregnancy admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2018 to January 2020, all of whom underwent ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation. Contrast ultrasonography was performed immediately after the operation to observe the changes of pregnancy sac. The length of hospital stay, mass absorption time and menstrual recovery time of the patients were recorded. Postoperative complications and serum human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) negative conversion time were observed. At 3 months after the operation, hysterosalpingography was performed 3-7 days after the menstruation to observe the patency of the fallopian tubes, all patients were followed up for 1 year to observe the postoperative intrauterine pregnancy and re-ectopic pregnancy.Results:All the 8 patients were successfully treated with radiofrequency ablation, and postoperative ultrasonography showed that the mass remained unenhanced. The length of hospital stay was (3.0±0.8)d. The packet absorption time was (32.4±14.3)d. The recovery time of menstruation was (39.6±2.7)d. There were no serious complications.Blood HCG levels decreased rapidly within a week, and all returned to normal level of non-pregnancy 2-3 weeks after the operation. Three months after the operation, the salpingogram showed that the fallopian tubes were recanalized in 3 patients. After a follow-up of 1 year, 1 patient had a natural intrauterine pregnancy, and there was no case of recurrent ectopic pregnancy.Conclusions:Ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation is effective in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy with minimal trauma and rapid recovery, and can retain the reproductive ability of patients to some extent, which is worth popularizing in clinical application.
8.The experimental study of slow-release microcapsules of hepatocyte growth factor on angiogenesis in infracted rabbit myocardium
Hui WANG ; Hua CHEN ; Mingrui LV ; Zuhui TANG ; Zhaorui ZHANG ; Zhilong ZHANG ; Yong LIU ; Fan NIU ; Xinmin ZENG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2010;12(5):588-590
Objective To evaluate the effect of slow-release microcapsules of HCF( hepatocyte growth factor) on angiogenesis in infracted myocardium.Method Myocardial infarction was induced in 30 New Zealand rabbits by ligating the middle of left descending coronary artery. Group Ⅰ ( n = 10) was served as a control group, group Ⅱ ( n =10) as a blank microcapsule group, group Ⅲ ( n = 10) as experimental group with each microcapsule contains 1 μgHGF as HCF group. In group Ⅱ andⅢ, 5 blank microcapsules or FGF slow-release microcapsules were implanted into myocardium under epicedium between the left descending coronary artery and left circumflex branch. The heart function of each rabbit was evaluated with echocar-diography and cheterization, angiogenesis was evaluated by immunohistochemical technique 6 weeks later.Result As compared with group Ⅰ and Ⅱ , rabbits treated with HGF had higher microvessel counts ( P < 0. 01), and LVFS and EF were significantly increased [ (101. 28±19. 50,105. 28 ±18. 28,161. 28 ±15. 85, P <0.01 ]. Conclusion Subepicardial implantation of HGF slow release microcapsule in the infracted rabbit model can enhance effective angiogenesis and improve left ventricular function.
9.A cross-sectional study of personality disorder in senior high school students in Beijing
Yueqin HUANG ; Zhaorui LIU ; Baohua LIU ; Qi GUO ; Hui CHENG ; Xiao WANG ; Yufeng WANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2017;31(z1):8-16
Objectives: To describe prevalence of personality dysfuction and personality disorders (PD) and their distribution in senior high school students in Beijing. Methods: By means of cross-sectional study, 10003 senior high school students were investigated by Personality Disorder Questionnaire-fourth edition (PDQ-4), Parental Rearing Questionnaire (Egma Minnen av Bardndosnauppfor-stran, EMBU), General Information Questionnaire, and International Personality Disorder Examination (IPDE) to diagnose PD according to the criteria of ICD-10 and DSM-IV. Results: In the students of first grade, the mean score of PDQ-4 was (25. 38 ± 9. 64). Male students had higher PDQ-4 scroes than those of female. Students in rural high schools had higher PDQ-4 scroes than those of students in urban high schools. Students in general high schools had the highest PDQ-4 scroes, followed by students in disctrict-level key high schools, and the students from city-level key high schools had the lowest PDQ-4 scroes. The prevalence rate of personality dysfunction was 8. 3% with similar distributions of PDQ-4 scroes by gender, residential area, and rank of school. In the students of third grade, the mean score of PDQ-4 was (23. 10 ± 10. 20). Male students had higher PDQ-4 scroes than those of female. The prevalence rates of personality dysfunction and PD were 5. 8% and 1. 83%, respectively. The correlation coefficients of EMBU had statistical significances and four common factors were identified by factor analysis. The heritability of overall PD of father and mother were 0. 71 and 0. 72, respectively. The heritability of each PD cluster was higher than 0. 6. Conclusion: The prevalence rates of personality dysfunction and personality disorder in Beijing, China is lower than those in other countries. The genetic factor plays an important role in the development of PD.
10.Anatomical analysis of C 7 pedicle screw implantation based on three-dimensional CT reconstruction model
Zhaorui WANG ; Hailin TIAN ; Xingbin LI ; Bang WANG ; Aibing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2023;39(7):636-642
Objective:To analyze the ideal entry parameters and entry points for C 7 pedicle screws based on three-dimensional CT reconstruction model. Methods:A retrospective case series study was used to analyze the cervical spine CT image data of 50 adult volunteers collected from April 2021 to March 2022 at Taizhou People′s Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, including 25 males and 25 females; aged 20-67 years [(43.8±13.5)years]. No significant structural abnormalities were seen in the cervicothorax of all volunteers. First, the 50 CT images were imported into the medical engineering software Mimics 17.0 to reconstruct the three-dimensional C 7 model, and the C 7 pedicle screw diameter (PSD), pedicle screw length (PSL), sagittal angle (SA) and lateral angle (LA) were measured. Then, the anatomical markers, namely the lateral notch and the midpoint of the inferior edge of the C 6 articular process, were used to measure the horizontal distance between the midpoint of the inferior edge of the C 6 articular process and the ideal entry point (line segment A), and the horizontal and vertical distances between the lateral notch and the ideal entry point (line segments B and C). Finally, the lateral notch and the midpoint of the inferior edge of the C 6 articular process were used as markers to observe the distribution of entry points. The values of the above measured parameters were recorded and compared with each other to analyze the differences between different sides and genders. Intra-group correlation coefficients (ICC) were also used to assess intra- and inter-observer agreement. Results:All 100 pedicles from 50 C 7 models were accessed, with the PSD being (6.5±0.7)mm, PSL being (31.8±4.5)mm, SA being (89.8±8.8)°, LA being (31.0±6.7)°, line segment A being 0.9(-0.4, 2.1) mm, line segment B being (5.8±1.7)mm, and line segment C being (3.6±1.5)mm. All ideal entry points were located medial above the lateral notch; moreover, with the midpoint of the inferior edge of the C 6 articular process as a reference, 71 (71%) of the entry points were located laterally and 29 (29%) were located medially. The 12 mm area around the midpoint of the inferior edge of the C 6 articular process was divided into 6 sections, with 47% of the entry points being located within 2 mm lateral to the midpoint, 25% within 2 mm medial to the midpoint, 19% within 2-4 mm lateral to the midpoint, and only 9% within 50% lateral to the midpoint. The measured parameters were not significantly different between the left and right sides (all P>0.05). The PSD, SA, and line segment B in males were (6.8±0.7)mm, (92.0±8.2)°, and (6.3±1.6)mm, which were significantly greater than those in females [(6.2±0.6)mm, (87.5±8.0)°, and (5.3±1.6)mm] (all P<0.01). The remaining parameters were similar between two genders (all P>0.05). All measured parameters had high intra- and inter-observer agreement (ICC: 0.84-0.91), except for line segment A that had moderate intra- and inter-observer agreement (ICC: 0.46-0.63). Conclusions:For C 7 pedicle screw implantation, when the surface of the lateral mass is used as the reference plane, SA is approximately 90°; with reference to the lateral notch, all the ideal entry points are located medially above it; with reference to the midpoint of the inferior edge of the C 6 articular process, approximately 70% of the entry points are located laterally. There are no significant differences in the parameters between the different sides of screw implantation on pedicles. The measured parameters show high intra- and inter-observer agreement, except for line segment A.