1.Effects of Sangju Qingjie Decoction on ventilator-induced lung injury in rats
Zhiqun LIU ; Zhichao QI ; Quanxi MEI ; Longhai CHANG ; Xiaobing ZHU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;32(5):607-609
Objective To investigate the effects of Sangju Qingjie Decoction on the ventilator-induced lung injury in rats.Methods Thirty-six healthy male SD rats of both sexes,weighing 300-350 g,were randomly divided into 3 groups(n =12 each):control group(group C); mechanical ventilation group(group V)and Sangju Qingjie Decoction group(group SJ).The animals were anesthetized with intraperitoneal 3% urethane 1.4 g/kg and tracheostomized.The femoral artery and vein were cannulated for blood sampling and drug administration.The animals were mechanically ventilated for 2.5 h(VT =40 ml/kg,RR 40 bpm,I:E =1:1,FiO2 21%).Ingroup SJ,Sangju Qingjie Decoction 300 g was injected into the stomach through a gastric tube once a day for 10 consecutive days,and mechanical ventilation was performed 2 h after the last injection.While in groups V and C,the equal volume of normal saline was given instead of Sangju Qingjie Decoction.Arterial blood samples were collected before ventilation,at the end of ventilation,and at 30 min after ventilation(T0-2)for blood gas analysis.Respiratory index(RI)and oxygenation index(OI)were calculated.The animals were then sacrificed and the lungs were removed for microscopic examination and determination of the content of TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-10 and W/D lung weight ratio.Results Compared with group C,RI at T1,2,the content of TNF-o,IL-6 and IL-10 and W/D ratio were significantly increased,and OI was significantly decreased at T1.2 in groups V and SJ(P < 0.05).Compared with group V,RI at T1,2,the content of TNF-α and IL-6 and W/D ratio were significantly decreased,and OI at T1,2 and the content of IL-10 were significantly increased in group SJ(P < 0.05).The pathological damage was attenuated in group SJ compared with group V.Conclusion Sangju Qingjie Decoction can attenuate the ventilator-induced lung injury through inhibition of inflammatory response in rats.
2.Application of sacral slope position imaging monitoring in sacroiliac joint screw fixation
Zhichao GAO ; Mei WANG ; Miaolin ZHANG ; Chun ZHANG ; Weimin ZHU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2010;26(5):442-446
Objective To observe the operation methods and curative effect of sacroiliac joint screw fixation by using traditional imaging monitoring technique in combination with sacral slope position imaging monitoring technique. Methods After bone traction and enema cleansing, 37 patients with pelvic fractures were fixed with sacroiliac joint screws, which was monitored under C-armed X ray machine at slope position, inlet and outlet views. There were 23 males and 14 females, at average age of 30. 8 years (18-63 years). Results All the patients were followed up for 4-23 months (average 9. 8 months) , which showed basic anatomical restoration in 28 patients, coronal section dislocation for 2 mm in seven and dislocation for 5 mm in two. All fractures were healed, with no nerve or blood vessel complications found. According to Majeed scoring, the excellence rate was up to 94. 5%. Conclusions Combined use of traditional imaging monitoring and sacral slope position imaging monitoring can help improve the safety of percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation, simplify operation process and shorten operation time.
3.CT Value in Examining Intestinal Tumor Obstruction
Beilei SHEN ; Xiong FANG ; Zhichao SUN ; Lang ZHUO ; Shiqiang ZHU
Journal of Practical Radiology 1991;0(03):-
Objective To analyze the CT features of intestinal tumor obstruction, and explore its CT value.Methods CT manifestation and clinical materials of intestinal tumor obstruction proved by surgical findings or endoscopy biopsy in 35 cases were analyzed restrospectively, and compared with the results of surgery-pathology and endoscopy. Results CT findings were consistence with the results of surgery-pathology and endoscopy in 33 of 35 cases. The CT diagnostic accuracy of intestinal obstruction was 100%. And the accuracy of the cause was 94%, including colon carcinoma in 25, lyphoma in 5, gastrointestinal stromal tumor in 2, and lipoma in 3.Conclusion CT has unique advantage in examining intestinal tumor obstruction, not only for definiting the existence of the obstruction, but also locating the site of obstruction diagnosing the cause and chosing the appropriate treatment.
4.Application of Multi-slice Spiral CT Three Dimensional Reconstruction in Diagnosis of Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction
Beilei SHEN ; Shiqiang ZHU ; Xiong FANG ; Zhichao SUN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(05):-
Objective To investigate the diagnostic Value of multi-slice spiral CT 3-Dimensional reconstruction in intestinal obstruction.Methods 28 Patients with malignant lesions of colon underwent volume scanning using multislice helical CT.Four types of reconstruction included multiple planner reconstruction(MPR),CT virtual colonoscopy(CTVC),shaded surface display(SSD)and raysum.The results were compared with those of colonoscopy and patholog.Results CT diagnostic accurate rate was 100%,and the accurate rate of the cause was 96% in intestinal obstruction,including primary or secondary neoplasms(18/28),abhesions(2/28),bowel torsion(2/28)and external or internal hernias(3/28) and gallstone ileus(3/28).Conclusion There were advantages and disadvantages in diagnosis of mechanical intestinal obstruction with MPR,CTVC,SSD and Raysum respectively.The combined use of the four post-processing technigues can be more helpful to precise localizing and qualitative diagnosis of lesions.MPR should be the optimal post-processing technigues for the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction
5.P-450-dependent epoxygenase pathway of arachidonic acid is involved in myeloma-induced angiogenesis of endothelial cells.
Jing, SHAO ; Qiubai, LI ; Hongxiang, WANG ; Fang, LIU ; Jiangang, JIANG ; Xiaojian, ZHU ; Zhichao, CHEN ; Ping, ZOU
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2011;31(5):596-601
P-450-dependent epoxygenase pathway of arachidonic acid and the products of epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) have been demonstrated to be involved in angiogenesis and tumor progression. This study examined the expression of EETs and the role of the pathway in the angiogenesis of multiple myeloma (MM). MM cell lines of U266 and RPMI8226 were cultured, and the EETs levels (11, 12-EET and 14, 15-EET) in the supernatant were determined by ELISA. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were cultured and used for analysis of the angiogenesis activity of the two MM cell lines, which was examined both in vitro and in vivo by employing MTT, chemotaxis, tube formation and matrigel plug assays. 11, 12-EET and 14, 15-EET were found in the supernatant of the cultured MM cells. The levels of the two EETs in the supernatant of U266 cells were significantly higher than those in the RPMI8226 cell supernatant (P<0.05), and the levels paralleled the respective angiogenesis activity of the two different MM cell lines. 17-octadecynoic acid (17-ODYA), as a specific inhibitor of P450 enzyme, suppressed HUVECs proliferation and tube formation induced by MM cells. Furthermore, 17-ODYA decreased the EET levels in the supernatant of MM cells. These results suggest that EETs may play an important role in the angiogenesis of MM, and the inhibitor 17-ODYA suppresses this effect.
6.Synthesis and characterization of UPPE-PLGA-rhBMP2 scaffolds for bone regeneration.
Zhichao, TIAN ; Yuanli, ZHU ; Jinjun, QIU ; Hanfeng, GUAN ; Liangyu, LI ; Shouchao, ZHENG ; Xuehai, DONG ; Jun, XIAO
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2012;32(4):563-70
A novel unsaturated polyphosphoester (UPPE) was devised in our previous research, which is a kind of promising scaffold for improving bone regeneration. However, the polymerization process of UPPE scaffolds was unfavorable, which may adversely affect the bioactivity of osteoinductive molecules added if necessary, such as recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP2). The purpose of this study was to build a kind of optimal scaffold named UPPE-PLGA-rhBMP2 (UPB) and to investigate the bioactivity of rhBMP2 in this scaffold. Furthermore, the cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of UPB scaffold was assessed in vitro. A W1/O/W2 method was used to fabricate PLGA-rhBMP2 microspheres, and then the microspheres were added to UPPE for synthesizing UPB scaffold. The morphological characters of PLGA-rhBMP2 microspheres and UPB scaffolds were observed under the scanning electron microscopy and laser scanning confocal microscopy. The cumulative release of UPB scaffolds was detected by using ELISA. The cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of UPB scaffolds were evaluated through examining the adsorption and apoptosis of bone marrow stromal cells (bMSCs) seeded on the surface of UPB scaffolds. The bioactivity of rhBMP2 in UPB scaffolds was assessed through measuring the alkaline phosphates (ALP) activity in bMSCs seeded. The results showed that UPB scaffolds sequentially exhibited burst and sustained release of rhBMP2. The cytotoxicity was greatly reduced when the scaffolds were immersed in buffer solution for 2 h. bMSCs attached and grew on the surface of soaked UPB scaffolds, exerting well biocompatibility. The ALP activity of bMSCs seeded was significantly enhanced, indicating that the bioactivity of rhBMP2 remained and still took effect after the unfavorable polymerization process of scaffolds. It was concluded that UPB scaffolds have low cytotoxicity, good biocompatibility and preserve bioactivity of rhBMP2. UPB scaffolds are promising in improving bone regeneration.
7.Formation mechanism and surgical choice of teardrop fracture of the axis
Zhichao GAO ; Mei WANG ; Weimin ZHU ; Yongjun MENG ; Miaolin ZHANG ; Weixing XU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2012;28(4):334-338
Objective To discuss the formation mechanism of teardrop fracture of the axis and observe the clinical efficacy of anterior or posterior induction operation according to the fracture type.Methods Thirteen patients with teardrop fracture of the axis treated from May 2001 to October 2010 were involved in the study.There were 10 males and 3 females,at age range of 18-55 years (mean,35.5 years).Four patients were combined with cervical spinal cord injury (one patient with grade C and two with grade D according American Spinal Injury Association,ASIA).Injury causes included traffic injury in 11 patients and fall from height in two.After admission,the anteroposterior,lateral and mouth X-ray films,spiral CT sagittal reconstruction and MRI examination of the cervical vertebra were performed in all the patients.According to the injury mechanism,there were 10 patients with extension fractures treated with C2,3 intervertebral bone fusion and internal fixation through submandibular retropharyngeal approach and three with flexion fractures treated with posterior C2,3 intervertebral bone fusion and pedicle screw fixation.The clinical efficacy was also observed. Results All patients received complete exposure and effective reduction and fixation.The average time of anterior exposure and posterior exposure was 77 minutes and 125 minutes,respectively.No surgical complications occurred.All patients were followed up for 9-34 months (mean,13 months).Reexamination at four months after operation displayed bone healing in all patients.There was no lessening or breakage of the internal fixators.The spinal function of three patients with ASIA grade D injury and that of one patient with ASIA grade C injury recovered to normal at postoperative 1.5 and 6 months respectively. Conclusion The surgical approaches for teardrop fracture of the axis developed in the light of the fracture formation mechanism are beneficial and safe.
8.GM-CSF as an option for treatment of residual disease after allo-HSCT
Zhaodong ZHONG ; Zhongping LIU ; Yong YOU ; Xiaojian ZHU ; Xiaoqing WANG ; Hui XIE ; Zhichao CHEN ; Ping ZOU
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2012;33(2):82-85
ObjectiveTo evaluate the primary effect of granulocyte-monocyte colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) as an immunotherapy option for treatment of residual disease after alloHSCT.Methods Immunotherapy was performed on two patients with blood malignancy to treat residual disease after allo-HSCT. The patient one,who was diagnosed as having MDS-RAEB Ⅱ,showed bone marrow displasis and incomplete chimerism 6 months after unrelated donor HSCT.Immunosuppressive drug was withdrawn without induction of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).The patient two B-ALL demonstrated a residual disease at molecular level 30 days post-transplantation.Both of them were given GMCSF (300 μg) subcutaneously once every two days for totally three weeks.During the whole period,skin itch and rash,liver function,subgroups of lymphocytes,and MDSCs and DCs in peripheral blood were investigated.Results In case one,grade Ⅰskin acute GVHD (aGVHD) appeared as early as one week after GM-CSF administration,as well as grade Ⅱ (skin and liver) by the end of the third weeks,and GM-CSF injection was withdrawn.One month later since the start of GM-CSF,the patient showed normal bone marrow morphology and full donor type chimerism. Cyclosporine A (CsA), mycophenolate mofetil and methylprednisolone were administered for two weeks to control GVHD.In the other case,grade Ⅰ aGVHD occurred 9 days after GMCSF administration,and whole blood CsA maintained at 0.134-0.472 μmol/L.Prednisone (30mg per day for 5 days) was used to control grade Ⅱ GVHD from the 11th day after GM-CSF,and grade Ⅰ GVHD continued without any intervention.On the 30th day after GM-CSF treatment,bone marrow aspiration showed complete molecular remission.In both of the two cases,no differences in lymphocytic subtypes were revealed before and after GM-CSF administration,while there were trends of increased DC number and decreased MDSCs in peripheral blood.ConclusionThe administration of GM-CSF as an immunotherapy option for blood malignancy may contribute to the clearance of residual disease after Allo-HSCT.
9.The application of early enteral nutrition combined with Bacillus in the patients with digestive tract perforation
Linsen SHI ; Zhichao LI ; Song MENG ; Hui WANG ; Libin YAO ; Xiaocheng ZHU
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition 2017;24(1):21-23,27
Objective:To investigate the effect of early enteral nutrition combined with Bacillus in the treatment of patients with digestive tract perforation.Methods:59 patients with emergency digestive tract perforation were randomly divided into experimental group (EN plus Bacillus,n =31) and control group (TPN,n =28).The patients in the experimental group were given enteral nutrition plus Bacillus after first days (< 24 h),and the control group was treated with parenteral nutrition support on the first day after surgery.The average hospitalization time,length of ICU stay,incidence of complications,and serum C-reactive protein in the two groups were analyzed.Results:The average length of hospitalization time,ICU stay,recovery of bowel function and eating time were significantly shorter in the experimental group than in the control group(P < 0.05).There was no significant difference in nutrition index between the two groups during the perioperative period (P > 0.05).The C-reactive protein in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group fourth days after operation (P < 0.05).The incidence of postoperative wound infection in the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P < 0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of other complications.Conclusion:Early administration of enteral nutrition combined with Bacillus can significantly shorten the intestinal function recovery time,decreasethe average hospitalization days,reduce the postoperative wound infection rate and thus improve the outcome of patients with digestive tract perforation.
10.The application of intermittent splenic artery occlusion for treating iatrogenic splenic injury: an animal experiment
Zhichao LI ; Xiaocheng ZHU ; Chao LI ; Linsen SHI ; Song MENG ; Hui WANG ; Libin YAO
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2017;23(1):54-57
Objective To evaluate the value of intermittent splenic artery occlusion in the treatment of iatrogenic splenic injury and the cause of ischemia reperfusion injury.Methods Experimental animals using dogs were divided into experimental group and control group according to whether the splenic artery was blocked.The animal model of iatrogenic splenic injury was established by general anesthesia.Experimental group was treated with intermittent splenic artery blockage combined with gelatin sponge oppression of the wound to stop bleeding.The first time of splenic artery occlusion was 15 min and continued for 10 min and for another 5 rmin if still bleeding.Then hemostatic effect after removing blocking and oppression was observed.Control group was only treated with gelatin sponge compression to stop bleeding.Blood samples and tissue samples were collected before blocking and after reperfusion for 2 hours in experimental group,and before compression and relieving the compression for 2 hours in control group.IL-1 (interleukin),SOD (superoxide disproportionation enzyme),MPO (myeloperoxidase),MDA (malondialdehyde) and caspase-3 (aspartame acid cysteine protease) were detected.Results The control group still had bleeding,while the experimental group had successfully stopped bleeding.Serum markers before and after occlusion in the experinental group were IL-1 (124.4 ± 106.8 vs.121.2 ± 105.1),SOD (4.7 ± 2.7 vs.5.2 ± 1.8) and MDA (8.8 ±6.5 vs10.8 ±7.5).There were no significant differences on serum markers in two groups after occlusion/oppression including IL-1 (121.2 ± 105.1 vs.162.8 ± 73.8),SOD (5.2 ± 1.8 vs.4.7 ± 2.8) and MDA (10.8 ±7.5 vs.9.6 ±6.6) (P>0.05).Histological indicators before and after occlusion in the experimental group included MPO (0.62 ±0.23 vs.0.68 ±0.21) and Caspase-3 (0.90 ±0.29 vs.0.86 ± 0.26),and there was no statistical difference on MPO (0.68 ±0.21 vs.0.86 ±0.23 after two sets of experiments) and Caspase-3 level (0.86 ± 0.26 vs.1.21 ± 0.18) (P > 0.05) in two groups after occlusion/ oppression.Conclusion The therapeutic effect of intermittent splenic artery occlusion combined with gelatin sponge compression hemostasis is safe and effective and without obvious ischemia reperfusion injury.