1.Choroidal thickness and the relevant factors of high myopia amblyopic among Chinese children
Juan, WAN ; Yu, TIAN ; Yan-Wen, XIE
International Eye Science 2015;(2):211-214
To compare posterior choroidal thickness in high myopia amblyopia eyes at different points to high myopia and normal eyes of Chinese children and investigate the relationships between choroidal thickness, axial length and age.METHODS: Fifty Chinese children (65 eyes) with age 4~15 years ( mean 9. 91 ± 3. 41 years) were recruited. By atropine optometry they were divided into high myopia amblyopia group ( 24 eyes ) , high myopia group ( 19 eyes ) , and normal group ( 22 eyes ) . Choroidal scans were obtained for all eyes using enhanced depth imaging spectral-domain optical coherence tomography ( EDl-OCT) . Subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT), macular thinkness, choroidal thickness and retinal thickness at 0. 5, 1. 0, 1. 5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0mm superior (S, 12:00 position), temporal ( T, 9:00 position) , inferior ( l, 6:00 position) , nasal ( N, 3:00 position) were measured. Meanwhile, axial lengths of all eyes were measured by A-Scan. RESULTS: Compared high myopia group and emmetropia group, SFCT and the thickness of choroids on each position were thinnest in high myopic amblyopia group, with statistically significant differences (P<0. 05). There was a significant negative correlation between SFCT and axial length in high myopic amblyopia group (r=-0. 531, R2 =0. 282, F=7. 476, P=0. 013), with no relative in age (r=-0. 292, R2=0. 085, F=2. 044, P=0. 167).CONCLUSlON: The choroidal thickness thinning in high myopic amblyopia shows a negative correlation with axial length.
2.AnaIysis on retinaI thickness and its reIevant factors in high myopia ambIyopic chiIdren
Juan, WAN ; Yu, TIAN ; Yan-Wen, XIE
International Eye Science 2015;(3):436-439
·AlM:To investigate the retinal thickness change of high myopia amblyopic children, so as to discuss the relationships between the retinal thickness of central fovea of macula and the factors of axis oculi and age. · METHODS:Thirty-nine children ( 65 eyes ) with the average age of ( 9.91 3.41 ) years were recruited.All eyes were ruled out the pathological changes of fundus diseases and front section. After a tropine optometry, they were divided into three groups: high myopia amblyopic group ( 24 eyes ) , high myopia group ( 19 eyes) and normal group ( 22 eyes ) .Retinal scans were obtained for all eyes using Heidelberg optical coherence tomography ( OCT ) . Subfoveal macular thickness, retinal thickness at 0.5mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm superior ( S, 12∶00 position), temporal (T, 9∶00 position), inferior (l, 6∶00 position) and nasal (N, 3∶00 position) from the fovea were measured and axial length was also surveyed by A -ultrasound. Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate retinal thickness at each location and to correlate subfoveal macular thickness with axial length and age.
·RESULTS:The average subfoveal macular thinkness of the high myopia amblyopic group was thinner than high myopia group but thicker than normal group.There was no statistical difference between three groups (P>0.05). Retinal thickness inferior to the fovea at 0.5mm temporal and superior to the fovea in the high myopia amblyopic group at 1.0mm temporal were both thinner than normal group which had statistically significant ( P <0.05 ). Retinal thickness on nasal, superior, temporal, and inferior at 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm from the fovea were measured, high myopia amblyopic group were the thinnest in the three groups, and there was statistically significant between three groups ( P<0.05). There was no correlation between the average subfoveal macular thickness and axial length, age in high myopia amblyopic group.
· CONCLUSlON:There are significant abnormalities of macula retinal structure in high myopia amblyopic children.
3.Retinal nerve fiber layer thickness measurements and the relevant factors in high myopia amblyopic Chinese children eyes
Juan, WAN ; Yu, TIAN ; Yan-Wen, XIE
International Eye Science 2015;(4):614-617
AIM: To research the peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer ( RNFL ) thickness change in high myopia amblyopic children and to discuss the relationships among RNFL thickness, axial length and age.
METHODS:Thirty-five Chinese children (59 eyes) with a mean age of ( 9. 59 ±2. 90 ) years were recruited. All eyes were ruled out the pathological changes of fundus diseases and front section. By atropine optometry after they were divided into: high myopia amblyopia group (22 eyes), high myopia group (15 eyes), normal group (22 eyes) . RNFL scans were obtained for all eyes using optical coherence tomography and axial length was also surveyed by A - ultrasound. Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate RNFL thickness at each location with axial length and age.
RESULTS:The peripapillary RNFL thickness in temporal of high myopia amblyopia group was thinner than that in
high myopia group, and thicker than that in normal group. The peripapillary RNFL thickness in nasal, superior, inferior and the average thickness of high myopia amblyopia group were thinner than those in high myopia and normal gruops. The peripapillary RNFL thickness in inferior and average thickness of high myopia amblyopia group were significantly thinner than those of high myopia (P<0. 05). The peripapillary RNFL thickness in nasal, superior, inferior and the average thickness of high myopia amblyopia group were significantly thinner than those of normal (P<0. 01). The peripapillary RNFL thickness in temporal of high myopia group was significantly thicker, and in nasal, superior, inferior and the average thickness were significantly thinner than those of normal (P<0. 05). The thickness of peripapillary RNFL in inferior showed a negative correlation with axial length in high myopia amblyopia group (R=0. 474, R2=0. 225, F=4. 933, P=0. 040). The thickness of peripapillary RNFL in superior showed a negative correlation with axial length in high myopia group (R=0. 642, R2=0. 412, F=9. 104,P=0. 010). These were no correlation between the peripapillary RNFL thickness and age in high myopia amblyopia, myopia amblyopia and normal.
CONCLUSION:There are significant abnormalities of retinal structure in high myopia amblyopia.
4.Advances of chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Myristica genus.
Yong ZHANG ; Juan-Juan ZHANG ; Wen-Yi KANG ; Wen-Yi YAN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(13):2438-2449
The genus Myristica (Myristicaceae) consists of 120 species, which were distributed in South Asia, from west Polynesia, Oceania, eastern India to the Philippines. Phytochemical studies showed that 164 compounds including a majority of lignans, along with phenglpropanoids, flavonoids and phenolics, have been isolated from this genus, which exhibited anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, hyperglycemic and hepatic protective activities. This article summarizes research progress of the chemical compositions and their pharmacological activities from this genus, which could provide reference for the in-depth development and utilization of the Myristica plants.
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5.Analysis of human papilloma virus infection in female and related factors
Wen-juan, QIAO ; Di, WANG ; Hai-yan, CHENG ; Bao-juan, YANG ; Yun-yan, ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2010;29(3):338-340
Objective To discuss human papilloma virus(HPV)prevalence and HPV genotypes distribution and the infection factors,to provide scientific guidance for the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer.Methods From March to November in 2009,605 women received cervical HPV testing in the Tumor Hospital of Harbin Medical University,to obtain specimens of cervical cytology,rapid flow-through hybridization technique (namely Hybribio flow-through hybridization)was used to detect HPV genotypes simultaneously.Single-factor and multivariate factors non-conditional Logistic regression analytic method was used to discuss the relationship between HPV infection of females and age,marital condition,level of education,level of income,occupation,initial age for sex,contraception,number of pregnancies,delivery approach and smoking.Results HPV infection rate was 21.49%(130/605),the positive rate of HPV infection in high-risk subtypes was 15.70%(95/605),the most common type was 5.29%(32/605)in the samples.Single factor non-conditional logistic regression model analysis showed that initial age for sex was the risk factor(X2=4.4618,P<0.05),HPV prevalence increased with a lower initial age for.sex reduced.But there was no significant difference in age,marital condition,education,income,occupation,contraception,number of pregnancy,delivery approach and smoking teams(X2=0.0525,1.8510,1.0348,0.2592,1.1176,1.5664,2.8835,1.4597,2.6161,all P>0.05).The analysis of multivariate factors nonconditional Logistic regression showed that the age of initially having sex,marital status and number of pregnancies were the risk factors(X2=21.6637,8.0574,15.7573,all P<0.05).Conclusions The risk factors for HPV infection are mainly about having sex too young,marital status and number of pregnancies,attention should be paid to screening for HPV.
6.Derivative Synthesis of Wanpeinine A, a Major Steroidal Alkaloid from Fritillaria shuchengensis
Juan WEN ; Xianli ZHOU ; Renlong YAN ; Shuai HUANG ; Yinhui WANG
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2010;02(2):141-144
Objective To design and synthesize derivatives of wanpeinine A, the main steroidal alkaloid isolated from the plant Fritillaria shuchengensis, and further study on the structure-activity relationship of the steroidal alkaloid. Methods Acylation and alkylation were used to synthesize the derivatives and their structures were identified via NMR and MS.Results The acylation of wanpeinine A (1) produced 3β,6α-diacetylwanpeinine A (2), 3β,6α-dipropionylwanpeinine A (3), 3β,6α-dichloracetylwanpeinine A (4), 3β,6α-dibenzoylwanpeinine A (5), and 3β-methoxyacylwanpeinine A (6). The alkylation of wanpeinine A formed 3β,6α-dimethoxymethylwanpeinine A (7). Conclusion All compounds are new except for 3β,6α-diacetylwanpeinine A.
7.Discussion on the Ethical Quality of Medical Journal Editors
Juan WANG ; Huiqun MA ; Wen ZHENG ; Yae TANG ; Yan DONG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2016;29(4):606-608
Based on three aspects of academic research, academic morality and academic publication, this pa-per discussed the ethical quality that medical journal editors should possess. Medical knowledge and knowledge of medical ethics are the basic ethical qualities that a good medical editor should possess. Editor should strictly control the manuscript process, abide by the professional ethics, and contribute to the fast and correct spread of medical information.
8.Production of interleukin-1beta, interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor a in cultured human fibroblast with stimulation of abstract from Actinomyces naeslundii ATCC19246.
Li-juan ZHAO ; Wen LI ; Yan ZHENG
West China Journal of Stomatology 2008;26(5):473-478
OBJECTIVETo observe the production of interleukin (IL)-1beta, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) from stimulated human fibroblast with abstract from cell wall of Actinomyces naeslundii ATCC19246.
METHODSThe abstract from the cell wall from Actinomyces naeslundii were extracted and purified with the method of purifying lipoteichoic acid(LTA) and stimulated the THP-1 with three different concentrations (1, 10, 100 mg/mL). The level of IL-1beta, IL-6 and TNFalpha in the supernatant was quantitatively analyzed by ELISA. Results Abstracts at the concentrations of 10, 100 mg/mL significantly produced IL-1beta, IL-6 and TNFalpha, especially 10 mg/mL.
CONCLUSIONThe abstract from cell wall of Actinomyces naeslundii may significantly increase IL-1beta, IL-6 and TNFalpha level in the supernatant of THP-1, and the increasing level is different with the concentrations.
Actinomyces ; Fibroblasts ; Humans ; Interleukin-1 ; Interleukin-1beta ; Interleukin-6 ; Lipopolysaccharides ; Teichoic Acids ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
9.The effect of brain-derived neurotrophic factor on the angiogenesis.
Chun-yan SUN ; Yu HU ; Tao WU ; Ya-dan WANG ; Hua-fang WANG ; Wen-juan HE
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2006;35(4):238-239
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10.NB-UVB promotes melanogenesis and cell proliferation through downregulating the expression of miRNA-25 in human melanocytes
Yan DONG ; Wenbin LI ; Wen ZHENG ; Juan WANG ; Huiqun MA ; Weihui ZENG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2016;37(3):399-402,407
Objective To investigate the effect of narrow-band UVB (NB-UVB ) on melanocytes proliferation,melanin production,tyrosinase activities and miRNA-2 5 expression so as to explore the relationship between NB-UVB and miRNA-25 and the possible mechanism of NB-UVB for treatment of vitiligo.Methods Melanocytes cultured in vitro were treated with 40 mJ/cm2 dose of NB-UVB for 72 h,the effects of NB-UVB on cell proliferation,tyrosinase activity and melanin content were investigated.After NB-UVB stimulation for 1 2 h,the effect of NB-UVB on miRNA-2 5 expression in melanocytes was detected. Melanocytes were transfected with miRNA-2 5 mimics,miRNA-2 5 inhibitor and miRNA-2 5 mutant,respectively,the changes of cell proliferation, tyrosinase activitiy and melanin content were observed.Cell viability was detected using MTT method.Tyrosinase activities were measured with levodopa as the substrate.NaOH assay was used for the detection of melanin content. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR)was used to detect miRNA-25 expression.Results After NB-UVB of 40 mJ/cm2 dose was used for the cells cultured for 72 h,the viability of melanocytes,tyrosinase activities,and melanin content were significantly increased (P<0.05 ).After NB-UVB stimulation for 12 h, miRNA-2 5 expression was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0 .0 5 ).After knockdown of miRNA-2 5 ,the cell proliferation of melanocytes,tyrosinase activities and melanin content were increased,whereas overexpression of miRNA-2 5 decreased the cell proliferation, tyrosinase activities and melanin production.Overexpression of miRNA-2 5 partially inhibited the effect of NB-UVB on the treatment of melanocytes. Conclusion NB-UVB may promote cell proliferation,increase tyrosinase activities and melanin formation through partially downregulating the expression of miRNA-2 5 in melanocytes.