1.Improving the teaching of operative surgical base for the quality of the medicos
Bo YANG ; Hongliang SHEN ; Zhifei XU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2011;10(10):1199-1201
Surgical base teaching is an important part of medical education.It is the important tache whether the medicos can become excellent doctors.The thesis analyses the young surgeon's problems in their working abilities in hospital,and discusses the strategies of how to improve the quality of surgical teaching,aiming to establish a solid foundation for the cultivation of the medicos.
2.Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap for burned breast reconstruction
Yang WANG ; Ru ZHAO ; Xiaojun WANG ; Zhifei LIU ; Qun QIAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2008;14(5):297-299
Objective Thermal burns of the anterior chest disfigure the female breast, and the postburn breast deformity is a sequela of severe scar contraction of the burned chest. For deformities that affected the mammary development, museulocutaneous flaps were used. Here we introduce our experience in using the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous island flap in burned breast reconstruction. Methods During the past 7 years, 7 female patients with such deformities required reconstruction, the expanded or unex-panded latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous island flaps were used in the partial reconstruction of burned breast. In the mild deformities group (2 cases), unexpanded latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous island flaps were used. For patients with undeveloped mammary glands (5 cases), expanded latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous island flaps were used. Results The procedure was performed in 7 patients and all the flaps were alive, with significant improvement of breast appearance. The complication rate was low. There were no deformity and dysfuction in the donor site. Conclusions The technique has many advanta-ges: beautiful contour of breast, good blood supply of the flap, no donor site morbidity. It provides the plastic surgeon with an excellent, safe and consistently successful method for burned breast reconstrue-tion. This experience has led to development of surgical principles and techniques tailored to this particu-larly difficult problem.
3.Encapsulation and release of doxorubicin from silica-coated liposome
Jingjing QI ; Xiuli YUE ; Yang WANG ; Shaoqin LIU ; Zhifei DAI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(21):4185-4188
BACKGROUND: For decades, liposome drug carrier has been used to enhance drug stability and efficacy, reduce drug toxicity and adverse effects. However, they fail to provide long-term delivery due to insufficient stability. Studies have demonstrated that silica is not toxic, with chemically inert and biological compatibility, and can be used as modified material. OBJECTIVE: To characterize the silica coated liposome and investigate the controlled release property. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: In vitro observation. The study was performed at the Nanomedicine and Biosensor Laboratory, Biomedical Engineering Center, Harbin Institute of Technology from May 2007 to June 2008. MATERIALS: Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) was purchased from Nanjing Kangsente Chemical Engineering Company; tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) was purchased from Aldrich, USA. Doxorubicin (DOX) was purchased from Beijing Huafeng United Technology Company; Sephadex G-50 was purchased from Amersham Biosciences, Sweden. All other chemical agents were of analytical purity. METHODS: Liposome was formed from DPPC following the precipitation of silica by sol-gel method. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Zeta-potential and dynamic light scanning were used for zeta-potential measurement and particle size distribution; transmission electron microscopy was used to collect the image of particle morphology; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to display chemical characteristics of Si-O-Si structure; Spectrophotofluorimetry was used to determine DOX regression equation and was further used for calculation in drug encapsulation efficiency and in vitro release. RESULTS: ①Silica coated liposome was successfully prepared. ②FTIR proofed the presence of Si-O-Si at 1 166, 1 080, 859 and 526 cm-1. ③The DOX encapsulated silica coated liposome had encapsulation efficiency of 72.4%. ④Drug release profiles showed that sustained release of DOX was achieved after modification of silica on liposome. CONCLUSION: With Si-O-Si as protective layer, the liposome has increased stability and prolonged drug release.
4.Acetylcholine sensitive K~+ channel (K_(ACh)) in chronic human atrial fibrillation
Biao ZHANG ; Xiaorong ZENG ; Yan YANG ; Zhifei LIU ; Lin TONG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(04):-
AIM: To investigate the changes of current and gene expression of acetylcholine sensitive K~+ channel (K_ ACh ) in chronic human atrial fibrillation (AF) and to evaluate the roles of K_ ACh expression in the occurring and maintenance of AF. METHODS: Acetylcholine sensitive K~+ currents (I_ KACh ) were recorded with the whole-cell patch clamp technique in single atrial myocyte of AF group and normal sinus rhythm group (SR group). The current densities-voltage relations were analyzed. The Kir3.4 mRNA was measured by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS: (1) Compared with SR group, acetylcholine sensitive K~+ current densities in AF group were reduced under testing potential between -80 mV and -120 mV . Acetylcholine sensitive K~+ current density was ( -11.665 ?1.027) pA/pF (n=11) in AF group vs ( -19.486 ?0.766) pA/pF (n=11) in SR group at -100 mV testing potential (P
5.Prevention of Bleomycin-induced Pulmonary Fibrosis in Mice by the Combination of Hirsutella sinensis and Panax notoginseng Extracts
Yizhong FENG ; Yongsheng ZHANG ; Zhifei CAO ; Zhenlun GU ; Qingyao YANG ; Xiaotong YANG ; Wenhsien CHOU ; Chiyi KWOK
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2010;02(2):118-124
Objective Hirsutella sinensis (HS) is the anmorph of Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Cordyceps sinensis). O.sinensis and Panax notoginseng are two popular Chinese herbs, commonly used in traditional Chinese prescriptions for the treatment of various diseases. A combination of HS extract with P. notoginseng saponin (PNS) extract demonstrated more prominent lung-protective activity than the two herbs individually used in our preliminary studies. This study further investigated the action of their combination (HSPNS) on anti pulmonary fibrosis using a Bleomycin (BLM)induced mouse model. Methods BLM-treated Kunming mice was given HSPNS daily for 7, 14 or 28 d via ig administration. After treatment, following parameters were monitored using proper methods, respectively. Lung index, serum and lung malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydroxyproline (HYP) contents, lung superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1), and expression levels of collagen Ⅰ (Col- Ⅰ) and collagen Ⅲ (Col-Ⅲ). The lung biopsies were also dissected for semiquantitative histological analysis. Results The results indicated that HSPNS significantly reduced lung index, MDA and HYP contents, and expression levels of TGF-β1,Col- Ⅰ, and Col-Ⅲ. The combination also remarkably enhanced SOD activity compared with BLM-induced group.Moreover, the severe pulmonary fibrosis histopathological changes induced by BLM could be attenuated by HSPNS treatment. Conclusion These results suggest that HSPNS could significantly inhibit the progression of pulmonary fibrosis induced by BLM and its inhibitory effect might associate with its ability to scavenge free radicals, decrease TGF-β1 level, and inhibit collagen synthesis.
6.Poland's syndrome: clinical analyses of 15 cases with review of literature
Lin ZHU ; Zhifei LIU ; Xiaojun WANG ; Ru ZHAO ; Yang WANG ; Ang ZENG ; Hailin ZHANG ; Qun QIAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2011;17(2):88-91
Objective To summarize the clinical characteristics of 15 cases of Poland's syndrome and to explore the suitable treatment strategies. Methods A retrospective study of 15 adult patients with Poland's syndrome was conducted and the related literature was reviewed. According to the development of pectoralis muscles and breast, chest deformities were classified into 2 grades: mild and severe. Mild form was limited to absence of partial pectoralis major muscle, with variable hypoplasia of other minor components (such as the size of breast and the size and position of the nipple-areola complex), leading to a mild chest wall asymmetry. Severe form was characterized by absence or severe hypoplasia of the pectoralis major muscle and mammary gland with an evident chest wall asymmetry. Combined with gender, adult patients were divided into 4 types: female mild, female severe, male mild, and male severe. Each type had its own treatment strategies based on its anatomic features: silicone implant insertion for female mild type;latissimus dorsi muscular flap transposition and silicone implant insertion for female severe type;fat injection for male mild type;latissimus dorsi muscular flap transposition for male severe type of the patients. From 2003 to 2008, 15 adult cases were admitted to our ward, aged from 16 to 34 years.The case number of each type was 6, 6, 2 and 1, respectively. One severe female patients rejected any surgical interventions;the others were all treated as the above. Results Follow-up periods ranged from 6 months to 4 years. This series had got satisfactory results with good breast symmetry and natural texture. All the latissimus dorsi muscular flaps survived well. No postoperative complications, such as implant capsular contracture or implant displacement, were observed. Conclusion The manifestations of Poland's syndrome are extremely varied. This classification method is simple but useful, which could effectively direct the individualized treatment for the complete and adequate rehabilitation. Latissimus dorsi muscular flap, pedicled or free transplanted, pulsing silicone implant in females, are the first choices for severe chest deformations of this syndrome.
7.The effect on nicotine addiction of combining transcranial magnetic stimulation with smoking-related cues
Qing CHENG ; Yiting QIN ; Wenqing TANG ; Jian YANG ; Lei QIN ; Zhifei YIN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2021;43(5):443-447
Objective:To explore the effect of repetitive high-frequency magnetic stimulation (H-F rTMS) of the dorsolateral part of the prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) combined with smoking-related cues on nicotine addicts′ cigarette craving, the concentration of exhaled CO and sleep quality.Methods:Sixty nicotine addicts were randomly divided into groups A, B and C, each of 20. All were given H-F rTMS five times a week for two weeks, while those in groups A and B watched smoking and non-smoking pictures for ten minutes, respectively. Before and after the intervention, all of the subjects self-reported their cigarette cravings using a visual analogue scale. Exhaled CO (CO ppm) was measured and the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) was evaluated. Results:After the intervention the average craving score, CO ppm and PSQI score had improved significantly in all three groups. The average craving score and CO ppm of group A were both significantly better than in the other two groups. Conclusions:rTMS can significantly improve cigarette craving, CO ppm and sleep quality of cigarette adicts. Viewing smoking-related pictures as an addition to rTMS can even better the effects of rTMS.
8.The effects of Nicotine on the expression of lncRNA NEAT1 in human periodontal ligament cells
Shuai YUAN ; Yang DU ; Lulu WANG ; Zhifei ZHOU ; Xingan WU ; Xiaojing WANG
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2017;30(3):240-244
Objective Several physiological reactions of human periodontal ligament cells (hPDLCs) are effected by a varie-ty of long-chain non-coding RNA , and nicotine as the major risk factor of smoking-related periodontitis , would lead to many cytokines changes in hPDLCs .The aim of the study was to explore the effect of nicotine on the expression of lncRNA NEAT 1 and IL 8 in the nucleus of hPDLCs. Methods We cultured the hPDLCs in vitro and used the 4th generation cells for subsequent experiments .hPDLCs were randomly divided into 4 groups:control group , nicotine group ,α-BTX group, nicotine+α-BTX group.Control group:hPDLCs without any ir-ritation;nicotine group: 10-5 mol/L nicotine stimulated hPDLCs for 4h;α-BTX group:10-8 mol/Lα-BTX stimulated hPDLCs; nicotine+α-BTX group:10-5 mol/L nicotine+10-8 mol/Lα-BTX stimulated hPDLCs .Real-time quantitative PCR was taken to detect the expres-sion level of NEAT1 and downstream IL 8 mRNA.In addition, the protein expression of IL-8 was tested by ELISA. Results After we primary cultured the periodontal ligament tissue for 3 weeks, the cells around the tissue were arranged radially .After a stable passage, microscopic observation showed that hPDLCs were long spindle-shape or spindle-shape with clear contour and adherent growth .Com-pared with nicotine group , the expression of NEAT1-1, NEAT1-2, IL-8 mRNA in hPDLCs in other three groups were all decreased ( P<0.05) .The expression level of IL-8 protein in the supernatant of the nicotine group was significantly higher than the control group , about 4.8 times higher than the control group ( P<0.05) , while theα-BTX group and nicotine+α-BTX group were not significantly dif-ferent from the control group (P>0.05). Conclusion Nicotine can promote the expression of NEAT1 and IL-8 in hPDLCs, which suggets that NEAT 1 may be involved in the development of smoking-related periodontitis by promoting early inflammatory reaction .
9.Preparation and measurement of sodium tanshinone Ⅱ-A sulfonate in mice serum and effects on big conductance calcium-activated potassium channels in porcine coronary artery smooth muscle cells
Jun CHENG ; Xiaorong ZENG ; Pengyun LI ; Miaoling LI ; Zhifei LIU ; Jie PEI ; Yan YANG
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(4):436-438
Objective To discuss a method combining serum‐pharmacology and electrophysiology technology ,and to research the mechanism of dilating porcine coronary artery of sodium tanshinone Ⅱ‐A sulfonate (DS‐201) .Methods To give mice intragastric administration solution and measure DS‐201 concentration in mice serum ,and apply the serum to single channel patch to research its effect on big conductance calcium‐activated potassium channels(BKca ) in porcine coronary artery smooth muscle cells (PCASMCs) . Results The linear range of concentration containing DS‐201 serum was 0 .73 to 1 .91 μg/mL (r=0 .997 7) ,the recycle rate was 99 .85% -101 .47% ,and the concentration was(7 .32 ± 4 .25)μg/mL ;the result indicates that serum containing DS‐201 has activa‐tion effects on BKCa in PCASMCs ,while there was no statistical significance (P>0 .05) .Conclusion The establishment method of the alcohol extraction of Danshen is useful and reliable .The HPLC method of measuring DS‐201 concentration is precise .Choosing higher quality drugs or raising bioavailability can improve combination of the serum pharmacology and electrophysiological tech‐nique .
10.Anti-inflammation and Bacteriostasis Effects of Qinlian Liyan Heji
Jing LI ; Zhifei YANG ; Jin LI ; Jingang WU ; Jiali ZHANG ; Wenxia YAN ; Yaoyan DUN
Herald of Medicine 2016;35(8):831-834
Objective To study the mechanism of anti-inflammation and bacteriostasis effect of Qinlian Liyan Heji. Methods To assess the anti-inflammatory effect, blood capillary permeability in mice was increased by acetic acid, the swelling of toe in rats was induced by albumen, and granuloma was induced by cotton ball in mice.The agar dilution method was used to check the minimal inhibitory concentration of Qinlian Liyan Heji on Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Moraxella catarrhalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae.The microdilution method was used to detect the minimal inhibitory concentration of Qinlian Liyan Heji on group A streptococci, Streptococcal pneumonia and Haemophilus influenzae. Results Contrast to the negative control group, Qinlian Liyan Heji significantly inhibited the increase of blood capillary permeability caused by acetic acid in the middle dose and the high dose groups.In the low dose and middle dose groups, Qinlian Liyan Heji obviously reduced the swelling of plantar in 2, 3, 4, 5 h.In the high dose group, Qinlian Liyan Heji markedly lowered the swelling of plantar in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 h. Qinlian Liyan Heji significantly reduced the granuloma caused by cotton ball. On the other hand, Qinlian Liyan Heji exerted bacteriostatic effect on the above 7 types of bacteria. Conclusion Qinlian Liyan Heji has effects of anti-inflammation and bacteriostasis.