1.Genetic Analysis of the P1 Region of Human Enterovirus 71 Strains and Expression of the 55 F StrainVP1 Protein
Jianqiang LI ; Junjie YANG ; Xiujuan FAN ; Zhenpeng SUN ; Yan SUN ; Huan LI ; Zixin MENG ; Wei LI
Virologica Sinica 2012;27(1):10-18
Enterovirus 71 (EV71) is a member of the Entero-virus genus of the Picornaviridae family and is the major cause of Hand,foot,and mouth disease (HFMD) in children.Different strains from Gansu were cloned and the P1 protein was sequenced and analysed.Results indicate that there are three kinds of EV71 infections prevalent in Gansu.The VP1 protein from one of these strains,55F,was expressed.The recombinant protein was expressed with high level and reacted specifically with the EV71 patient antibody,the recombinant protein was also applied to raise antiserum in rabbits and after the fourth injection a high titer of antiserum was detected by ELISA assay.These data are useful for further clarification of prevalent EV71 strains in the north of China at the molecular level and provide a basis for EV71 diagnosis.
2.CT pulmonary angiography using 64-row multi-slice spiral CT: a comparative study in low tube voltage setting combined with personalized contrast agent application
Xuhui ZHOU ; Zhenpeng PENG ; Lili ZHENG ; Shurong LI ; Zhiyun YANG ; Quanfei MENG ; Xing CHEN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2009;43(7):704-707
Objective To investigate the feasibility of the low tube voltage setting and personalized contrast agent application in 64-row multi-slice spiral CT pulmonary angiography.Methods Ninety patients with high risk of pulmonary artery embolism were sequentially enrolled in the study and divided into 3 groups employing completely randomized design: (1) Regular group included 30 patients using 120 kV and fixed dose of 70 ml contrast agent, (2)Another 30 patients were in 120 kV group, using 120 kV and the contrast amount was determined according to the patient weight (1.0 ml/kg), (3) The remaining 30 patients were included in 100 kV group, using 100 kV and the contrast amount was also determined according to the patient weight(1.0 ml/kg).Administration of contrast agent was completed within 20 seconds for all the patients, followed by 20 ml of saline.The objective and subjective indexes for assessing CT image quality, CT dose index volume (CTDIvol) and effective received dose (ERD) were compared between 120 kV group and 100 kV group; then the contrast media volume, injection rate, objective CT image indexes and subjective indexes for image quality was compared between the 100 kV group and regular group.The variance analysis and post hoc test were employed for the statistical analysis.Results Compared with 120 kV group(3.4± 0.7), the image quality of 100 kV group(5.2±1.8)had higher noise(52.9%), but subjective index for the image quality demonstrated no differences(q=0.272 ,P=0.063)in mediastinum window while CTDIvol and ERD decreased for 34.9%[(9.5±0.0) vs (14.6±0.0) mGy]and 36.8%[(3.8±0.6) vs (2.4± 0.4) mSv].The mean CT values on pulmonary artery of 100 kV group[(269.2±54.7) HU]were 13.4% (31.8/237.4) higher than the 120 kV group[(237.4±62.9) HU], but there was no statistical differences eornpared to normal group(q=0.172,P=0.260).Conclusion Using low kV setting (100 kV) to reduce radiation dose is proved to be effective and feasible in 64-MSCT pulmonary angiography.Personalized contrast agent injection has clinical application value for specific patient group.
3.Clinical Application of Whole Aorta and Coronary CT Angiography Combined with Low Radiation Dose, Low Contrast Medium Injection Rate and Dose Protocol
Yu FENG ; Hongzhang ZHU ; Zhihua WEN ; Xiangmin LI ; Zhenpeng PENG ; Xufeng YANG ; Run LIN ; Chaogui YAN
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2017;38(4):601-607
[Objective] To investigate the clinical value of using prospective ECG-gating Helical protocol in whole aorta and coronary arteries CT angiography combined with low tube voltage,low contrast medium injection rate and dose technology.[Methods]A total of 60 patients (heart rate≤ 75 bpm and normal heart rhythm) with suspected aortic disease or post-operation were randomly divided into 2 groups:G1 (n =30;tube voltage:80 kV;contrast medium injection rate:3 mL/s;contrast medium dose:0.65 mL/kg)and G2 (n =30;tube voltage:120 kV;contrast medium injection rate:4 mL/s;contrast medium dose:1.2 mL/kg).The two groups underwent aorta angiography with prospective ECG-gating Helical protocol by using 320-detector CT.The mean CT values and standard deviation of aorta,coronaries and adjacent adipose tissue were measured,signal to noise ratio (signal-to-noise ratio,SNR)and contrast to noise ratio (contrast-to-noise ratio,CNR) were calculated.The subjective quality scoring of 3-d post-processing images were evaluated independently by 2 senior radiologists.The mean CT values and standard deviation of aorta,coronaries and adipose tissue,SNR,CNR,subjective quality scoring,contrast medium dose and radiation dose were compared and analyzed.[Results] The abnormal and normal rate of aorta in two groups were 83.33% (25/30),16.67% (5/30) and 86.67% (26/30),13.33%(4/30);while the abnormal and normal rate of coronary arteries in two groups were 43.33% (13/30),56.67% (17/30) and 53.33%(16/30),46.67% (14/30).SNR values of ascending aorta,descending aorta,abdominal aorta,superior mesenteric artery,bilateral renal artery,left main coronary artery,left anterior descending branch,left circumflex branch,right coronary artery and CNR values of abdominal aorta,superior mesenteric artery,bilateral renal artery,left anterior descending branch,left circumflex branch had no statistical significance,while the other indicators were significant differences between the two groups.The radiation dose and the contrast medium dose of G1 was significantly lower than G2 (P < 0.05).There was no difference in the subjective image quality of 3D post-processing images between the two groups (P > 0.05).[Conclusions] Using prospective ECG-gating Helical protocol in whole aorta and coronary arteries CT angiography combined with low tube voltage,low contrast medium injection rate and low contrast medium dose technology can help to reduce radiation and contrast medium dose without impacting on the imaging quality satisfactorily.
4.Logistic regression analysis of multi-mode ultrasonography in the diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma
Zhenpeng, LENG ; Jingchun, YANG ; Huijuan, MA ; Jia, MA ; Meijie, REN ; Ying, CHANG ; Hua, KANG ; Lianghong, TENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2016;13(12):918-924
Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of gray-scale ultrasonography (GSU) combined with contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) and real-time elastography imaging (EI) in solid thyroid nodules.Methods A total of 124 solid nodules were collected from Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University from September 2011 to November 2014, including 49 benign nodules and 75 malignant nodules conifrmed by surgical pathology. The data of multimodal imaging were retrospectively analyzed and compared with the pathological results. The parameters among the groups were compared byχ2 test. Four diagnostic models including the statistically signiifcant independent variables were established accord to different combinations of routine ultrasound examination. The binary Logistic regression equation using the pathological results as the dependent variable Y and the ultrasound features of thyroid nodules as independent variableX was established for calculating the area under the receiver operator curve (ROC) and multiple regression analysis furthermore.Results There were statistically significant differences in aspect ratio, margin condition, echo type, CEUS features, elastic imaging score and elastic strain rate of benign and malignant thyroid nodules(χ2=13.966, 7.106, 24.215, 17.250 and 27.158,P<0.05).The four Logistic regression models were statistically signiifcant (χ2=5.37, 5.37, 8.155, 8.155, allP<0.05). By using modelⅠ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ andⅣ, the diagnostic sensitivity, speciifcity and accuracy of malignant nodules were (73.8%, 75.9%, 79.7%, 83.3%), (67.5%, 70.7%, 85.2%, 86.7%), and (71.8%, 74.2% 81.8%, 84.4%) respectively. The area under the ROC of logistic equation predicted values were (0.778, 0.809, 0.875 and 0.898, allP<0.01). Multivariate categorical analysis showed that aspect ratio, margin condition and the elastic strain rate ratio (χ2=13.73, 7.541 and 11.461, allP<0.05) of thyroid nodules were effective diagnostic indicators. Conclusions Our study indicated that CEUS and EI could be helpful modality for GSU to improve the diagnostic accuracy of thyroid nodules. The combined application of multi mode ultrasound examination has a high diagnostic value.
5.Value of contrast enhanced ultrasound combined with elastography in differential diagnosis of thyroid imaging reporting and data system 4 thyroid nodules
Huijuan, MA ; Jingchun, YANG ; Zhenpeng, LENG ; Jia, MA ; Hua, KANG ; Lianghong, TENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2016;13(12):911-917
Objective To assess the diagnostic value of contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS),elastography and their combined use in diagnosing thyroid nodules of thyroid imaging reporting and data system (TI-RADS) 4. Methods From November 2011 to August 2016, 159 TI-RADS 4 nodules diagnosed by conventional ultrasound were prospectively enrolled and examined by CEUS and elastography before surgery. Multivariate logistic regression models were established for CEUS and CEUS combined with elastography to diagnose thyroid malignancy. The diagnostic performances of CEUS, elastography and their combined use were evaluated with the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. The sensitivity,specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and omission diagnostic rate of CEUS, elastography and their combined use were compared by Chi-square test. Results The CEUS features significantly predicting malignancy were heterogeneous enhancement, hypoenhancement, without or incomplete ring-enhancement and later time to peak than the surrounding parenchyma (χ2=24.378, 69.194,29.434 and 7.375, all P < 0.01). Furthermore, the multivariate logistic regression for CEUS combined with elastography showed that heterogeneous enhancement, ring enhancement and elasticity score were the independent predictors of thyroid malignancy. The area under the ROC curve of CEUS combined with elastography was (0.921±0.023) which was higher than that of CEUS and elatography (0.88±0.029 and 0.80±0.038, respectively; both P < 0.05). Moreover, the sensitivity, accuracy and negative predictive value of CEUS combined with elastography were 92.1%, 86.2% and 84.6%, respectively. The omission diagnostic rate of CEUS combined with elastography (7.9%) was reduced. And the diagnostic accuracy of CEUS combined with elastography was significantly higher than that of CEUS and elastography (P < 0.05). While the diagnostic accuracy of CEUS was close to the elastography, the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Conclusion The diagnostic value of CEUS combined with elastography was remarkably significant in the differential diagnosis of TI-RADS 4 nodules.
6.Effects of Du Meridian Electroacupuncture on Neurological Function of Rats after Spinal Cord Injury
Bingkui LI ; Bin ZENG ; Wei CHANG ; Dayi WANG ; Zhenpeng GUO ; Qi YANG ; Tao LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(7):619-622
score 1, 2, 4, 8 weeks after SCI, somatosensory evoked potential (SEP) and spinal cord histopathological examination 2, 4, 8 weeks after SCI. Results The difference of BBB score was not significant between the groups 1 week after SCI (P>0.05), but improved more in group B than in group A 2,4,8 weeks after SCI (P<0.01), as well as the latency and wave amplitude of SEP (P<0.01). There were scar tissue and syringomyelia in injured spinal cord, and the size of syringomyelia was larger in group A than in group B. Neurofilament 200 (NF200) expressed 2, 4, 8 weeks after SCI, and was more in group B than in group A (P< 0.01). Conclusion Du meridian electroacupuncture can promote the recovery of neurological function in rats after spinal cord injury.
7.Perlman syndrome research progress.
Zhenpeng WANG ; Jingyi LIU ; Yi YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2021;38(10):1021-1024
Perlman syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive congenital overgrowth syndrome caused by pathogenic variants of the DIS3L2 gene at 2q37 region. Clinically this syndrome is characterized by polyhydramnios, macrosomia, distinctive facial appearance, and renal dysplasia. Prognosis of the disease is poor, and survivors usually have mental delay and a high risk of developing Wilms tumor. At present, the pathogenesis of this disease is still poorly understood. This article intends to provide a review for this disease.
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8.Risk factors of anxious symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder
Hong WANG ; Lin CHEN ; Zhenpeng JI ; Fude YANG ; Gang WANG ; Yiru FANG ; Zheng LU ; Haichen YANG ; Jian HU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2017;26(9):800-804
Objective To analyze the risk factors of socio-demographic and clinical characteristics related to anxious symptoms in bipolar depression patients(BDP).Methods This was a secondary analysis of data from the Diagnostic Assessment Service for People with Bipolar Depression in China(DASP)from September 1,2010 to February 28,2011.According to the criterion that comorbid anxiety or not, BDP(n=306)were divided into comorbid anxiety group(n =200)(65.4%)and without anxiety group(n =106)(34.6%).Further analysis for risk factors of anxious symptoms in BDP was performed by the multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results BDP with anxiety were younger(35.10± 11.09), younger at illness onset(27.93-± 10.04), ruore male(t =4.603, P<0.05), more lifetime episodes(3.21 ± 3.77), frequently episodes(t =17.328,P<0.05),inducement onset(t=14.859,P<0.05)and more seasonal episodes(t=8.300,P<0.05)compared with BDP without anxiety.Logistic regression analysis showed that inducement onset(OR=5.023)and episodes frequency(OR=10.852)was significantly associated with anxious symptom(P<0.05).Conclusion The finding indicates that postpartum onset and depressive episodes frequency may be risk factors of bipolar depression with anxiety.
9.Preliminary analysis on distribution characteristics and risk factors of uric acid in overweight and obese children aged 7-13 in Tangshan City
CHEN Xinchun, GU Xiaona, KOU Yongmei, YANG Zhenpeng, YANG Xuebing
Chinese Journal of School Health 2020;41(11):1695-1698
Objective:
To describe the distribution characteristics of uric acid and associated factors among overweight and obese children in Tangshan City, so as to provide reference for the prevention of childhood hyperuricemia and related diseases.
Methods:
A total of 543 overweight and obese school-age children in Tangshan from 2018 to 2019 were selected, 503 children of normal weight were selected as the control group. Height, weight, waist circumference(WC), blood pressure(BP) were measured, then the Body mass index(BMI) and waist-to-height ratio(WHtR) were calculated. Uric acid(UA), fasting blood glucose(FPG), total cholesterol(TC), triglyceride(TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C) were measured. The distribution characteristics of uric acid level were described by age groups, and the relationship between uric acid and related indicators were analyzed.
Results:
The mean uric acid of normal weight group,overweight and obese group were(278.15±89.68, 322.72±89.50)μmol/L respectively, the difference was statistically significant(t=-8.04, P<0.01). The detection rates of hyperuricemia in normal weight group, overweight and obesity group were 11.33% and 23.94% respectively, with statistically significant difference(χ2=28.28, P<0.01). UA level was positively correlated with age, BMI, body weight, TC, LDL-C(r=0.12,0.17,0.28,0.14,0.23,P<0.01), and negatively correlated with HDL-C(r=-0.25,P<0.01). Age, BMI, WHtR, TC, LDL-C were the influencing factors of hyper-uricemia[OR(95%CI)=0.82(0.72-0.94), 1.13(1.08-1.18), 0.38(0.23-0.64), 6.79(2.15-21.44), 0.04(0.01-0.14).
Conclusion
The urea level and high uric acid detection rate of overweight and obese children in Tangshan were higher than those of normal weight children. Age, obesity and dyslipidemia were influencing factors of hyperuricemia in obese and overweight children.
10.Value of contrast enhanced ultrasound combined with elastography in differential diagnosis of non-mass-like lesions on breast
Ying CHANG ; Jingchun YANG ; Zhenpeng LENG ; Lan DU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(10):1504-1508
Objective To explore the diagnostic value of contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS),elastography and their combined use in diagnosing non-mass-like lesions on breast.Methods From November 2015 to January 2017,79 nodules diagnosed by conventional ultrasound were prospectively enrolled and examined by CEUS and elastography before surgery.Multivariate logistic regression models were established for CEUS and CEUS combined with elastography to diagnose breast malignancy.The diagnostic performances of CEUS,elastography and their combined use were evaluated with the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results The CEUS features significantly predicting malignancy were hyperenhancement,heterogeneous enhancement,visualization of penetrating vessels (P < 0.01).Furthermore,the multivariate logistic regression for CEUS combined with elastography showed that heterogeneous enhancement,visualization of penetrating vessels and elasticity score were the independent predictors of breast malignancy.The area under the ROC curve of CEUS combined with elastography was (0.915 ± 0.223),which was higher than that of CEUS and elatography (0.851 ±0.029,0.790 ±0.038,P <0.05).Moreover,the sensitivity,and accuracy of CEUS combined with elastography were 89.1%,and 86.1%,respectively.The omission diagnostic rate of CEUS combined with elastography (8.9%) was reduced.The diagnostic accuracy of CEUS combined with elastography was significantly higher than that of CEUS and elastography.Conclusions The diagnostic value of CEUS combined with elastography was remarkably significant in the differential diagnosis of non-mass-like lesions on breast.