1.Comparison of clinical effects between different procedures for breast augmentation
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2021;27(1):11-13
Objective:To compare the clinical effects between axillary approach, periareolar approach and inframammary fold approach in breast augmentation.Methods:Two hundred and eleven patients in our department from Jan. 2016 to Jan. 2018 were involved in this study. According to the surgical approach, the patients were divided into the axillary approach group, periareolar approach group and inframammary fold approach group. Postoperative pain, incision scar, drainage fluid and several complications were observed in three groups.Results:Postoperative VAS score of patients in inframammary fold approach and periareolar approach group was lower than that in the axillary approach group ( F=70.93, P<0.05), and postoperative drainage fluid was lower than in the axillary approach group. No diffrences were found in postoperative scar score among the three group ( P>0.05), and the nipple areola sensory disorder in the inframammary fold approach group was less. Conclusions:Breast augmentation of inframammary fold approach has the advantages of relatively hidden incision, short surgical approach, direct vision operation, mild pain, less surgical injury and low postoperative complications. It is worthy of being promoted.
2.Case-control study on the association between qi-stagnation and insomnia.
Xiaoling JIANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Ying LEI ; Guifang HU ; Zhenggang ZHANG ; Zhongju XIAO
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2012;10(6):655-62
To investigate the relationship between insomnia and qi-stagnation by using the international standardized measurement of sleep quality and the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Constitution Scales.
3.Effect of unfractionated heparin on the expression of heme oxygenase-1 in intestinal mucosa of mice with sepsis
Xiaohan YIN ; Song CHEN ; Ziwei HU ; Feng XIAO ; Siyu LU ; Xiaochun MA ; Zhenggang LUAN
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2016;28(5):423-426
Objective To investigate the effect of unfractionated heparin (UFH) on the expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in intestinal mucosa of mice with sepsis.Methods Thirty-six male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into sham group,cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) group and UHF group,n =12 in each group.Model of intestinal injury in sepsis was induced by CLP.In sham group,the mice were exposed without ligation of cecum.In UFH group,the mice were treated intravenously with 8 U of UFH via the tail vein half an hour before the operation and 12 hours after the surgery respectively.Six mice in each group were randomly chosen at 4 hours and 24 hours after operation to collect inferior vena venous blood samples and terminalileum tissues.The serum levels of interleukins (IL-1 β,IL-6),and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The serum level of D-lactate was determined by colorimetry.Pathological changes of ileum tissue and Chiu score were observed after hematoxylin eosin (HE) staining.The HO-1 expression was detected immunohistochemically.Results In sham group,no significant changes in the serum levels of IL-1 β,IL-6,TNF-α and D-lactate were observed.Twenty-four hours after the operation,the structure of intestinal mucosa was basically normal without obvious pathology change and no HO-1 positive cells were found.The serum levels of IL-1 β,IL-6,TNF-α,and D-lactate in CLP group were gradually increased,and they were significantly increased as compared with sham group [IL-1 β (ng/L):40.87±2.88 vs.22.60±2.05 at 4 hours,113.73±3.96 vs.22.07±2.74 at 24 hours;IL-6 (ng/L):63.89±3.26 vs.44.89±3.38 at 4 hours,176.56±5.45 vs.45.76±4.02 at 24 hours;TNF-α (ng/L):194.62± 14.13 vs.152.05±6.22 at 4 hours,599.62± 10.20 vs.155.90± 14.18 at 24 hours;D-lactate (mmol/L):0.24± 0.02 vs.0.19 ± 0.01 at 4 hours,0.33 ± 0.04 vs.0.20 ± 0.02 at 24 hours,all P < 0.05].Twenty-four hours after the operation,edema and inflammation in ileal mucosa,intestinal villi structural damage were observed,the Chiu score was significantly higher than those in the sham group [4.5 (3.0-5.0) vs.0 (0-1.0),P < 0.05],and a small amount of HO-1 positive cells were localized in the intestinal mucosa.Compared with CLP group,the serum levels of IL-1 β,IL-6,TNF-α,and D-lactate of UFH group were significantly decreased [IL-1 β (ng/L):31.53 ± 2.90 vs.40.87 ± 2.88 at 4 hours,61.13 ± 2.80 vs.113.73 ± 3.96 at 24 hours;IL-6 (ng/L):51.16 ± 5.68 vs.63.89 ± 3.26 at 4 hours,81.16 ± 4.54 vs.176.56 ± 5.45 at 24 hours;TNF-α (ng/L):171.76± 5.60 vs.194.62± 14.13 at 4 hours,328.48 ± 10.79 vs.599.62± 10.20 at 24 hours;D-lactate (mmol/L):0.21 ±0.01 vs.0.24±0.02 at 4 hours,0.24±0.02 vs.0.33±0.04 at 24 hours,all P < 0.05].Twenty-four hours after the operation,intestinal injury was ameliorated,the Chiu score was significantly lower [1.5 (1.0-5.0) vs.4.5 (3.0-5.0),P < 0.05],and HO-1 positive cells in the intestinal mucosa was remarkably increased.Conclusion UFH can enhance the expression of HO-1 in intestinal mucosa,reduce the release of inflammatory factors,ameliorate the intestinal inflammatory response,and thus play a protective role in intestinal tissue in mice with sepsis.
4.Functional refinement of bushy cells in the anterior ventral cochlear nucleus precedes hearing onset in neonatal rats.
Shenghui ZHONG ; Zhenggang ZHANG ; Mingyu FU ; Juan YANG ; Zhongju XIAO
Journal of Southern Medical University 2014;34(7):923-927
OBJECTIVETo investigate the development of the electrophysiological property of bushy cells in the anterior ventral cochlear nucleus (AVCN) of neonatal Sprague Dawley (SD) rats.
METHODSThe development of action potential and spontaneous miniature excitatory postsynaptic currents (mEPSCs) in AVCN bushy cells were investigated by whole-cell patch-clamp technique in SD rats during the postnatal days 5-21 (P5-21). The half band width of the action potential (AP), 10%-90% risetime and decay tau of the mEPSCs were analyzed.
RESULTSThe AP of the bushy cells became faster with age from P5 to P21 and stopped changing around the period of hearing onset, as evidenced by the alteration of half band width of the AP. The time accuracy of mEPSCs of the bushy cells also increased with age and stabilized around hearing onset as shown by briefer 10%-90% rise time and decay tau of mEPSCs in P14/P21 than in P7.
CONCLUSIONThe functional refinement of the bushy cells in the AVCN precedes hearing onset in neonatal rats.
Action Potentials ; Animals ; Cochlear Nucleus ; cytology ; Excitatory Postsynaptic Potentials ; Hearing ; Neurons ; cytology ; Patch-Clamp Techniques ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Synapses
5.Comparison of incisions between two approaches in transaxillary breast augmentation
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2018;24(4):245-247
Objective To compare the coronary incision with the sagittal incision in transaxillary breast augmentation.Methods A total of 60 patients who underwent transaxillary subpectoral breast augmentation with round breast implants were randomly allocated into two groups:Group A (30 patients) received coronary incision,while Group B received sagittal incision.The operative time of implant insertion,the distinction of scar and the repair rate of scar were compared between the two groups.Results The mean operative time of implant insertion in group A was (14.55±3.79)s,and that in group B was (27.38±6.79) s,with statistically significant difference (t =9.03,P<0.05).But there was no statistical significance in the difference in the degree of scar (x2 =0.26,P>0.05) or the repair rate of scar (x2=0.35,P>0.05) between two groups.Conclusions As for the operative time of implant insertion,the coronary incision is better than the sagittal incision.
6.Functional refinement of bushy cells in the anterior ventral cochlear nucleus precedes hearing onset in neonatal rats
Shenghui ZHONG ; Zhenggang ZHANG ; Mingyu FU ; Juan YANG ; Zhongju XIAO
Journal of Southern Medical University 2014;(7):923-927
Objective To investigate the development of the electrophysiological property of bushy cells in the anterior ventral cochlear nucleus (AVCN) of neonatal Sprague Dawley (SD) rats. Methods The development of action potential and spontaneous miniature excitatory postsynaptic currents (mEPSCs) in AVCN bushy cells were investigated by whole-cell patch-clamp technique in SD rats during the postnatal days 5-21 (P5-21). The half band width of the action potential (AP), 10%-90%risetime and decay tau of the mEPSCs were analyzed. Results The AP of the bushy cells became faster with age from P5 to P21 and stopped changing around the period of hearing onset, as evidenced by the alteration of half band width of the AP. The time accuracy of mEPSCs of the bushy cells also increased with age and stabilized around hearing onset as shown by briefer 10%-90%rise time and decay tau of mEPSCs in P14/P21 than in P7. Conclusion The functional refinement of the bushy cells in the AVCN precedes hearing onset in neonatal rats.
7.Functional refinement of bushy cells in the anterior ventral cochlear nucleus precedes hearing onset in neonatal rats
Shenghui ZHONG ; Zhenggang ZHANG ; Mingyu FU ; Juan YANG ; Zhongju XIAO
Journal of Southern Medical University 2014;(7):923-927
Objective To investigate the development of the electrophysiological property of bushy cells in the anterior ventral cochlear nucleus (AVCN) of neonatal Sprague Dawley (SD) rats. Methods The development of action potential and spontaneous miniature excitatory postsynaptic currents (mEPSCs) in AVCN bushy cells were investigated by whole-cell patch-clamp technique in SD rats during the postnatal days 5-21 (P5-21). The half band width of the action potential (AP), 10%-90%risetime and decay tau of the mEPSCs were analyzed. Results The AP of the bushy cells became faster with age from P5 to P21 and stopped changing around the period of hearing onset, as evidenced by the alteration of half band width of the AP. The time accuracy of mEPSCs of the bushy cells also increased with age and stabilized around hearing onset as shown by briefer 10%-90%rise time and decay tau of mEPSCs in P14/P21 than in P7. Conclusion The functional refinement of the bushy cells in the AVCN precedes hearing onset in neonatal rats.
8.Data Mining Study on the Prescription Law of TCM for the Treatment of Epilepsy Based on National Patent Database
Rong LIN ; Lü GAO ; Yanan XIAO ; Shuang HUANG ; Jing SHANG ; Zhenggang SHI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(7):44-49
Objective To explore the prescription law of Chinese materia medica for the treatment of epilepsy based on National Patent Database;To provide references for clinical treatment.Methods Patent data on TCM compounds for treating epilepsy that met the inclusion criteria were collected from the establishment of the Chinese Patent Publication Announcement Network until August 21,2023.Excel 2021 was used to establish the database of prescription medication.Python,SPSS Modeler 18.0,Cytoscape 3.10.1,and R language software were used to model prescription data,analyze medication frequency,conduct complex network analysis,association rule analysis,clustering analysis,to explore the prescription law.Results A total of 376 patents meeting the criteria for epilepsy were included,involving 827 kinds of Chinese materia medica,with a total frequency of 4 911 times.Gastrodiae Rhizoma,Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma,Bombyx Batryticatus,Scorpio,Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis were among the top five frequently used Chinese materia medica.The high-frequency drug efficacy categories were primarily liver soothing and wind alleviating drugs,tranquilizers,and phlegm resolving,cough suppressing,and asthma alleviating drugs.The predominant medicinal properties were mild,warm and cold,while the predominant tastes were sweet,pungent and bitter.The herbs were classified under the liver,heart,lung and spleen meridians.The core complex network of Chinese materia medica was identified,and the core combination was Gastrodiae Rhizoma-Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma-Bombyx Batryticatus.The association rule analysis identified 28 commonly used medicinal combinations,with the highest support being observed for Scorpio-Bombyx Batryticatus.Clustering analysis yields four sets of data.Similarity analysis revealed the unique properties of the patented compound in the treatment of epilepsy.Conclusion The high-frequency drugs and commonly used drug combinations of TCM compounds for treating epilepsy,as disclosed on the Chinese Patent Publication Announcement Network,are primarily aimed at calming wind and stopping convulsions,as well as resolving phlegm and opening the orifices,which can provide reference for clinical practice.
9.Effects of ICMT gene silencing on the invasion and migration of human salivary adenoid cystic carcinoma cells in vitro
LU Zhou ; GONG Wenhong ; XU Xiao ; CHEN Zhenggang
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2023;31(6):400-407
Objective :
To investigate the effect of isoprene cysteine carboxymethyltransferase (ICMT) gene on the migration and invasion of salivary adenoid cystic cancer cells (SACC) and the related mechanism, to provide experimental evidence for molecular targeted therapy of SACC.
Methods:
Adenoid cystic cancer cells SACC-LM and SACC-83 were cultured in vitro, and siRNA was transfected into human SACC-LM and SACC-83 cells (experimental group) by transient transfection of a liposome vector. A blank control group and negative control group were set up respectively (transfected NC-siRNA). qRT-PCR was peformed to measure the mRNA expression of ICMT and RhoA in each group after transfection and to determine the silencing efficiency. The expression of ICMT, membrane RhoA, total RhoA, matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and Rho associated with coiled helical binding protein kinase 1 (ROCK1) in each group was detected by Western blot. The proliferation abilityies of SACC cells was detected by CCK-8 assay. The migration and invasion ability of SACC cells were detected by comparing the relative healing area of cell scratch assay and the number of Transwell assay cells.
Results:
After transfection of ICMT-siRNA into SACC-LM and SACC-83 cells, the expression of ICMT gene and protein in the experimental group was significantly decreased compared with the negative control group and blank control group (P<0.05), but there were no significant differences in the expression of RhoA gene and total protein among all groups (P>0.05). The expression of RhoA membrane proteins, ROCK1, MMP-2, MMP-9 in the experimental group was significantly decreased compared with that in the negative control group and blank control group (P<0.05). Cell proliferation ability was significantly decreased (P<0.05). The migration and invasion abilities were significantly decreased (P<0.05).
Conclusion
In vitro silencing of ICMT gene can effectively inhibit the migration and invasion of human SACC-LM and SACC-83 cells, and the mechanism may be related to RhoA-ROCK signaling pathway.