1.Clinical effect of urinary kallikrein in the treatment of progressive cerebral infarction and its influence on hs-CRP
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(12):1828-1831
Objective To discuss the clinical effect of urinary kallikrein in the treatment of progressive cerebral infarction and its influence on hs -CRP.Methods 92 patients with progressive cerebral infarction were ran-domly divided into the observation group(n =46)and the control group(n =46)according to the digital table.The control group was treated with conventional therapy,the observation group was treated with urinary kallikrein based on the control group.The clinical effects and the influence on hs -CRP were compared between the two groups.Results The explicit efficiency and the effective rate of the observation group were 71.7% and 89.1%,which were significant-ly higher than 43.5% and 69.6% in the control group(χ2 =7.522 0,5.372 7,P <0.05 or P <0.01).After treat-ment,the hs -CRP levels in the two groups were (11.79 ±3.92)mmol/L and (10.04 ±3.90)mmol/L,which were significantly lower than (13.48 ±3.89)mmol/L and (13.54 ±3.93)mmol/L before the treatment(t =4.287 4, 2.075 5,P <0.05 or P <0.01),and hs -CRP of the observation group was significantly lower than the control group (t =2.146 5,P <0.05).After treatment,NIHSS scores in the two groups were (9.91 ±4.35)points and (6.82 ± 4.32)points,which were significantly lower than (15.39 ±4.34)points and (15.43 ±4.37)points before treatment (t =6.048 6,9.503 2,all P <0.01 ),and NIHSS score of the observation group was significantly better than the control group(t =3.418 5,P <0.01 ).After treatment,the Barthel in the two groups were (53.87 ±18.12)and (68.21 ±18.14),which were significantly higher than (34.35 ±18.08)and (34.42 ±18.11 )before treatment (t =5.172 1,8.943 4,all P <0.01),and Barthel of the observation group was significantly better than the control group(t =3.793 3,P <0.01).There was no obvious adverse reactions and side effects in the treatment.Conclusion Urinary kallikrein can effectively improve the local blood flow perfusion,restore nerve function damage and improve the living ability of the patients in the treatment of progressive cerebral infarction,it has curative effect,and it's safe and reliable,which is worthy of promotion.
2.Studies of mutations and polymorphism of PINK1 gene in patients with Parkinson' s disease in littoral of Zhejiang Province
Zhihua ZHENG ; Chenfeng QIU ; Zhihui ZHENG ; Hongxia LIN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2012;45(8):581-585
Objective To study deletion mutations and polymorphism of PINK1 gene exons in patients with Parkinson' s disease (PD) in the littoral of Zhejiang Province,and analyze the association between these changes and the etiology of PD.MethodsAll exons of PINK1 gene in 200 PD patients( 112early-onset PD and 88 late-onset PD) and 220 controls (68 young controls and 152 old controls ) were amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). All the positive PCR products were sequenced,and genotypes were detected by dot blot allele and genotype frequencies of PINK1 were compared by the Chisquare test.ResultsNo deletion mutations of the exons were found in all patients and controls.However,a known heterozygote point mutation G12169A in exon 5 was identified in 2 patients with early-onset PD.And G12164A polymorphism and G12101A polymorphism were located on PINK1 gene of exon 5. There were G/G and G/A genotypes in G12164A polymorphism,no A/A genotype.There were G/A and A/A genotypes in G12101A polymorphism,no G/G genotype. The chain relation polymorphism A/A genotype frequency was significantly higher in the PD group 84/200 (42.0% ) than the control group (52/220,23.6%,x2 =4.034,P =0.045 ).The frequency was also significantly higher in the late-onset PD (40/88,45.5% ) than the old control (32/152,21.1%,x2 =3.951,P =0.047 ).There were no significant differences in alleles frequencies of other groups.ConclusionThe deletion mutation and point mutation are rare in PD patients in littoral of Zhejiang Province.Chain relation polymorphism at G12164A and G12101A in PINK1 gene might be a susceptible factor for PD patients.
3.Notch signaling pathway and glioma stem cell niche
Caihou LIN ; Zongqing ZHENG ; Xianxin QIU ; Zhixiong LIN
Journal of International Oncology 2013;(6):434-436
A small fraction of tumor stem cells exist in glioma and play a key role in the tumorigenesis and propagation of glioma.They have a close relationship with their niche that offers structural and functional support.In glioma niche,vascular endothelial cells can provide Notch ligands for cancer stem cells to activate Notch signaling pathway and contact with other signaling pathways,maintaining the tumor stem cell self-renewal and increasing resistance of brain tumor stem cells to radiotherapy.Therefore,Notch signaling pathway is considered to be a new therapeutic target of glioma.
4.Role of 17β-estradiol in regulation of MIF expression in endometrial stro-mal cells of endometriosis
Mingzhen WANG ; Yuehong QIU ; Lin MU ; Wei ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2014;33(4):715-718
AIM:To investigate the effects of 17β-estradiol on the expression of macrophage migration inhibi-tory factor ( MIF) in cultured endometrial stromal cells from endometriosis .METHODS:Immunohistochemistry was used to identify the endometrial stromal cells .The expression of MIF at mRNA and protein levels was assessed by RT-PCR and Western blotting .RESULTS:Elevated expression of MIF at mRNA and protein levels was observed in the cultured endom-etrial stromal cells treated with 17β-estradiol.In endometrial stromal cells from the women with endometriosis , the level of MIF up-regulation by 17β-estradiol was significantly higher than that in the cells from the women without endometriosis . CONCLUSION:Endometrial stromal cells from endometriosis are more sensitive to 17β-estradiol, which up-regulates the expression of MIF and contribute to the pathogenesis and progression of endometriosis .
5.Changes of cortisol and adrenocorticotrophic hormone levels in premature neonates with infectious diseases
Huaiwu ZHENG ; Ling LIN ; Biling ZHONG ; Suqing QIU ; Shengming WAN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(5):643-644
Objective To investigate the changes of plasma cortisol and adrenocorticotrophic hormone(ACTH)levels in prema-ture neonates with the infectious diseases.Methods Ninety premature neonates in the neonatal department of our hospital were di-vided into the control group(30 cases),mild infection group(30 cases)and severe infection group(30 cases).The radioimmunoassay was adopted to detect the serum cortisol and ACTH levels on 1,3,7 d after birth in all subjects and the corresponding comparison was conducted.Results The cortisol levels on 1,3,7 d in the mild infection group were (193.04 ±39.48),(151.12 ±35.62 ), (128.37±27.47)ng/mL respectively,the level on 1 d was higher than that on 3,7 d (P <0.05),and the 3 d was higher than that on 7 d (P <0.05).The cortisol level on 1,3,7 d in the severe infection group were (99.43±50.17),(96.52 ±44.69),(131.13 ± 42.73)ng/mL respectively,and the level on 1,3 d was significantly lower than that on 7 d (P <0.05).Conclusion The relative ad-renocortical insufficiency exists in premature neonates with the early stage of severe infection and is manifested by the decline of plasma cortisol level,which could recover to the normal level on 7 d,but the plasma ACTH level has no relation with infection.
6.Secretory Expression of E2 Main Antigen Domain of CSFV C Strain and the Establishment of Indirect ELISA Assay
Guozhen LIN ; Changqing QIU ; Fuying ZHENG ; Jizhang ZHOU ; Xiaoan CAO
Virologica Sinica 2008;23(5):363-368
The sequence encoding an E2 main antigen glycoprotein of the C strain of classical swine fever virus (CSFV) was highly expressed in the host cell E. coli BL21-CodonPlus (DE3)-RIL using the pGEX-4T-1 expression vector and the soluble recombinant product was purified with Glutathione Sepharose TM<'4B> by centrifugation. The soluble recombinant protein showed good immune reactions and was confirmed by Western blot using anti-CSFV-specific antibodies. Then an indirect ELISA with the purified E2 protein as the coating antigen was established to detect antibody against CSFV. The result revealed that the optimal concentration of coated antigen was 0.6 μg/well and the optimal dilution of serum was 1:80. The positive cut-off value of this ELISA assay was OD<,tested serum>/OD<,negative serum>≥2.1- The E2-ELISA method was evaluated by comparison with the indirect hemagglutination test (IHAT). When a total of 100 field serum samples were tested the sensitivity and specificity were 90.3% and 94.7% respectively. Specificity analysis showed that there were no cross-reactions between BVD serum and the purified E2 protein in the E2-ELISA.
7.Study on quality assurance system of grade 3 laminar operation room
Longchun HUANG ; Jing LIN ; Hui QIU ; Hongli ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2009;25(21):9-11
ObjectiveTo explore the features of the cleanliness change with time during the use of laminar operating rooms in order to establish reliable quality assurance system. MethodsTwo grade 3 lami-nar operation rooms were chosen to be tested after one and a half year and two and a half years, laser counter was used to detect the static particulates after cleaning for 30 minutes and 45 minutes. ResultsAfter the laminar operation room was used for one and a half years the amount of 0.5 μm particulates in indoor air was less than 350 per liter, and after two and a half years it's above 350 per liter after cleaning for 30 minutes, an obvious difference than the previous one. The anaount of 1 μm and 2 pan particulates also increase obviously, but ff cleaning for 45 minutes the amount of 0.5 μm particulates in indoor air will fulfill the qualification. Al-though the amount of 0.5 μm, 1 pan and 2 μm particulates after 2 years using was higher than the one and a half yesrs'using after cleaning for 45 minutes, but the difference had no statistic meaning. CondusionsThe elesnliness of laminar operation rooms will drop as time prolonged, Amount of particulates in indoor air will in-crease too but the cleanliness can be ensured by extending cleaning time. After the quality assurance sys-tem was established the amount of smile particulates is still within the standard level
9.Preoperative prediction of early physical function in elder patients undergoing hip arthroplasty using a subjective physical activity questionnaire
Shunmin QIU ; Xiaopu CHEN ; Dezhi ZHENG ; Yongbing LIN ; Jing LIN ; Huanlin MA ; Runming ZENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(4):517-522
BACKGROUND:Preoperative walking ability and activities are good predictors of functional recovery of patients after hip replacement. But these objective assessment tools are invalid to predict postoperative function of patients with no preoperative walking ability.
OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of preoperative subjective physical activity questionnaire to predict the 6-month postoperative physical functioning outcomes in elder patients receiving hip arthroplasty, and to determine which aspects of patient’s characteristics influence 6-month postoperative physical activity.
METHODS:A two-center prospective audit was carried out in elder patients who underwent hip arthroplasty between November 2010 and February 2013. These patients were divided into three groups, including the group of total hip arthroplasty for fractures of the femoral neck, the group of total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis and the group of hemiarthroplasty for fractures of the femoral neck. Al patients had fulfil ed Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam-Physical Activity Questionnaire (LAPAQ) and Short Form 36 (SF-36) recal ing their physical activity at 2 weeks before the fal accident (for fractures of the femoral neck) or admission (for hip osteoarthritis). Preoperative demographic data were also col ected. Postoperative assessment regarding subjective physical activity assessment including LAPAQ and SF-36, and objective physical activity assessment including timed up and go test and six-minute walk test were evaluated at the time of 6-month postoperation.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Total y 115 patients finished the study. Both preoperative LAPAQ and SF-36 can play a predictor to probe 6-month postoperative function of objective and subjective activity in patients with femoral neck fractures or hip osteoarthritis undergoing hip arthroplasty. Preoperative LAPAQ seems better than preoperative SF-36 to predict postoperative physical activity. For hip fracture patients, because preoperative objective function cannot be assessed, preoperative LAPAQ can play an effective and subjective index to predict postoperative function of objective activity, and physical functions can recover 70%-80%at 6 months postoperatively. For hip osteoarthritis patients, postoperative physical function can be increased by approximately 27%compared with before hip arthroplasty. Patient’s characteristics also affect the postoperative physical activity, and the occurrence of preoperative complications is a most important factor.
10.A 2-Year Follow-up Study of Residual Hearing after Cochlear Implantation
Sumei QIU ; Lin LIN ; Ping ZHOU ; Xiaobing LAN ; Minghui ZHENG ; Huijuan CHEN
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2013;(5):523-525
Objective To investigate the effects of cochlear implantation on residual hearing and to evaluate the potential impact of long -term electrical stimulations on residual hearing .Methods 58 hearing impaired children with cochlear implants were included in this study .All subjects could cooperate with behavioral audiometry .Audio-metric evaluations were carried out pre -implantation and 3 ,12 ,24 months post -implantation respectively .Of 58 subjects ,43 were followed up more than 1 year and 17 were followed up more than 2 years .Results All 58 subjects showed significant differences (P<0 .05) between pre- and 3 months post-implantation of residual hearing at the individual frequencies of 0 .25 ,0 .5 ,1 ,2 and 4 kHz .43 subjects followed up more than 1 year showed statistic differences (P<0 .05) between pre- and 3 months post -implantation ,pre- and 12 months post-implantation at 0 .25 ,0 .5 ,1 ,2 and 4 kHz respectively .Comparing 3 months with 12 months post -implantation ,there were sta-tistic differences at 0 .25 and 0 .5 kHz ,while no significant difference (P>0 .05) at 1 ,2 and 4 kHz .Of 17 subjects followed up more than 2 years ,there were significant differences (P<0 .05) between pre- and various return visits post-implantation .Post-implantation return visits ,there were significant differences between 3 months and 12 , 24 months at 0 .25 and 0 .5 kHz respectively ,not any significant differences on 1 ,2 and 4 kHz .There were no sig-nificant differences on each frequency between 12 months and 24 months post- implantation .Conclusion Residual hearing after cochlear implantation could decrease to some extent for various reasons .There were significant differ-ences between 3 and 12 months post-implantation at 0 .25 and 0 .5 kHz .Not any significant differences were ob-served between 12 months and 24 months post-implantation at each frequency .