1.Antibacterial activity and cytocompatibility of chitosan-nano-silver complex thermosensitive hydrogel
Gaoqing LI ; Qing SANG ; Kai CUI
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(6):63-66
Objective To explore the antibacterial activity and cytocompatibility of chitosan-nano-silver complex thermosensitive hydrogel. Methods There were 4 groups: group A (containing 1 ×10-5 chitosan-nano-silver complex thermosensitive hydrogel), group B (containing 5 ×10-6 chitosan-nano-silver complex thermosensitive hydrogel) , group C ( containing 2 ×10-6 chitosan-nano-silver complex thermosensitive hydrogel) , group D ( chitosan thermosensitive hydrogel ) .The antibacterial activity of the samples against six kinds of gram-negative bacteria, one kind of gram-positive bacterium, three kinds of fungi were measured by bacteriostatic circle.The cytocompatibility of the extraction to NIH-3T3 cells was studied by SRB. Results The antibacterial activity enhanced with the increasing of nano silver concentration in chitosan-nano-silver complex thermosensitive hydrogel, whose antibacterial activity was better than chitosan thermosensitive hydrogel; its extraction has no cytotoxicity, thus showed good cytocompatibility. Conclusion The chitosan-nano-silver complex thermosensitive hydrogel is a potential novel wound dressing.
2.Study on relationship between juvenile quality of life of patients with schizophrenia
Qing SHI ; Congmei LI ; Zhonglan CUI
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2014;(7):989-990,991
Objective To explore the relationship between family environment and parental rearing patterns and adolescent schizophrenia , for the prevention of adolescent mental and provide scientific basis of schizophrenia . Methods In adolescent patients with schizophrenia in 101 cases( case group ) ,101 cases of the other without a histo-ry of psychosis patients as control group ,using the family environment scale ,EMBU for two groups of patients quality of life evaluation,non conditional Logistic regression analysis of related factors were analyzed .Results Intimacy, emotion expression,entertainment and father emotional warmth and understanding (F1) was a protective factor(OR=0.643,95%CI=0.235~0.863,P=0.01;OR=0.582,95%CI=0.168~0.906,P=0.01;OR=0.478,95%CI=0.174~0.834,P=0.01),but the contradiction,the father punished severely(F2),father′s refusal and denial(F5) and mother′s over interference(M2) as a risk factor(OR=1.535,95%CI=1.096~2.187,P=0.01;OR=1.516, 95%CI=1.097~2.096,P<0.01;OR=1.375,95%CI=1.034~1.989,P=0.01;OR=1.347,95%CI=1.272~1.915,P<0.01).Conclusion Good family environment and parental rearing pattern can reduce the incidence of schizophrenia .
4.Characteristics of research achievement and its transfer strategy in hospital system
Xiaomei NING ; Qing LI ; Ying CUI ; Hui LI ; Ying WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2017;30(3):203-205,208
Objective To propose new policies and strategies that will optimize the transformation of medical research achievements at hospital level.Methods In this paper,we systematically analyzed the characteristics and influencing factors of the transformation of medical research achievements based on the status quo in our hospital.Results In our hospital as an example,major problems in the transformation of medical research achievements identified as low investment,low conversion rate,complex procedures,multi-links existed and more multi disciplinary cooperation needed.Conclusions The hospital can take some measurements to optimize the transformation of medical research achievements,such as more stream lined management of scientific research project,establishing and improve the platform for scientific research transfer,increasing the funding,strengthening cooperation among different disciplinaries,building a professional team to promote the transfer and so on.
5.Clinical Application of 16-slice Spiral CT in the Diagnosis of Vascular Diseases
Zihua QI ; Fengyu CUI ; Qing WANG ; Chuanfu LI ; Xiangxing MA
Journal of Practical Radiology 1996;0(04):-
Objective To evaluate the value of 16-slice spiral computed tomography angiography(16SCTA) and reconstruction technique in the diagnosis of vascular diseases. Methods Using 0.75 mm collimation,1mm slice thickness and 0.5mm repitition,16SCTA was performed in 100 patients with suspected vascular diseases.Reconstruction methods were multiple planar reconstruction(MPR),maximum intensity projection(MIP) and volume rendering technique(VRT). Results 65 patients were proved by pathology or DSA in 100 vascular diseases,which included cerebral aneurysm(n=8),brain arteriovenous malformation(AVM,n=2),pulmonary AVM(n=6),pulmonary artery embolism with thrombus of the lower limb vein(n=9),pulmonary sequestration(n=4),coronary artery soft plaque and / or calcification(n=20),aortic aneurysm(n=12),renal artery stenosis(n=3),superior mesenteric artery thrombus(n=2),femoral artery stenosis(n=1),soft tissue hemangioma(n=33).Three reconstruction techniques showed the size,shape and extent of the lesion and displayed the lesion in any directions.VRT could display three-dimensionally the lesion.MPR and MIP could show the thrombus of lesion,MIP and VRT could display the calcification of lesion. Conclusion Application of every 16 SCTA reconstruction technique can display clearly lesion and replace DSA in diagnosis of vascular diseases,and provides another reliable diagnostic method for patients and has clinical importance for treatment.
6.Value of serum NT-proBNP in the clinical evaluation of heart failure
Qing WANG ; Feng LENG ; Zhi LI ; Yiwen CUI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2006;0(03):-
Objective To investigate the relationships between the concentration of serum NT-proBNP,New York Heart Association(NYHA) classification,left ventricular ejection fraction((LVEF),)and the value of serum NT-proBNP in the evaluation of cardiac function and the diagnosis of chronic heart failure.Methods One hundred and two subjects were selected,including 30 healthy controls and 72 patients with heart failure.The concentration of serum NT-proBNP was determined by an automated electrochemiluminescence immunoassayan Roche Elecsys 2010.LVEF was measured by the modified Simpson′s equation with echocardiography.The diagnosis of clinical physician was considered to be the golden standard for heart failure.Results The relationships between the concentration of serum NT-proBNP and NYHA,serum NT-proBNP levels(287.7 pg/ml) was significantly higher in heart failure patients(287.7 pg/ml) than that in healthy controls 287.7 pg/ml vs (46.1 pg/ml),P
7.Relationship between ERK1∕2 and STAT3 signaling pathways involving in cardioprotection induced by diazoxide postconditioning in rats
Qing LI ; Wei CUI ; Gang LIU ; Yonghao YU ; Guolin WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2015;(5):628-631
Objective To evaluate the relationship between extracelluar signal?regulated protein kinase 1∕2 (ERK1∕2) and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) signaling pathways involving in cardioprotection induced by diazoxide postconditioning in rats. Methods Sixty adult male Sprague?Dawley rats, aged 3 months, weighing 240-260 g, were randomly divided into 5 groups ( n=12 each) using a random number table: sham operation group ( SH group ) , ischemia?reperfusion ( I∕R ) group, diazoxide postconditioning group ( D group ) , ERK1∕2 inhibitor U0126 group ( U group ) , and STAT3 inhibitor Stattic group ( St group) . Myocardial I∕R was produced by occlusion of anterior descending branch of the coronary artery followed by 120 min reperfusionIn I∕R and D groups, 0?4% dimethyl sulfoxide 1 ml and 7 mg∕kg diazoxide ( in 1 ml of 0?4% dimethyl sulfoxide) was injected through the femoral vein at the onset of reperfusionIn U and St groups, U0126 100 μg∕kg and Stattic 500 μg∕kg were injected through the femoral vein at 10 min before reperfusion, and the other procedures were similar to those previously described in group DAt 120 min of reperfusion, the rats were sacrificed, and myocardial specimens were obtained from the left ventricle for determination of myocardial infarct size, cell apoptosis, and ERK1, ERK2 and STAT3 mRNA expression ( real?time PCR), and phosphorylated ERK1∕2 ( p?ERK1∕2) and phosphorylated STAT3 (p?STAT3) (using Western blot). Apoptosis index (AI) was calculated. Results Compared with group S, the myocardial infarct size and AI were significantly increased, and the expression of ERK1, ERK2 and STAT3 mRNA, p?ERK1∕2 and p?STAT3 was down?regulated in group I∕R. Compared with group I∕R, the myocardial infarct size and AI were significantly decreased, and the expression of ERK1, ERK2 and STAT3 mRNA, p?ERK1∕2 and p?STAT3 was up?regulated in group D. Compared with group D, the myocardial infarct size and AI were significantly increased in U and S groups, the expression of ERK1, ERK2 and STAT3 mRNA, p?ERK1∕2 and p?STAT3 was down?regulated in group U, and the expression of STAT3 mRNA and p?STAT3 was down?regulated, and no significant change was found in ERK1 and ERK2 mRNA and p?ERK1∕2 expression in group S. Conclusion STAT3 signaling pathway is located downstream of ERK1∕2 signaling pathway in the mechanism by which diazoxide postconditioning reduces myocardial I∕R injury in rats.
8.Diagnostic value in the evaluation of mass-like lesions in dense breasts:digital breast tomosynthesis versus conventional mammography
Tiantian BIAN ; Qing LIN ; Lili LI ; Chunxiao CUI ; Xiaohui SU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2015;(7):483-487
Objective To compare the diagnostic value of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) versus digital mammography (DM) in the evaluation mass like lesions in dense breasts. Methods Eight hundred and fifty eight patients, who had DBT and DM, with breast diseases confirmed by pathology were retrospectively reviewed. The breast density and the imaging features were classified according to the standard of American College of Radiology(2013) and breast imaging reporting and data system (BI?RADS) scores. Six hundred and thirty one patients with mass lesions in dense breasts were chosen to included. All 631 patients had DM of both breasts and DBT of affected breast prior to mastectomy. Pathological results were used as the golden standard. Detection rate and diagnostic accuracy of masses, sensitivity and specificity of diagnosis, false negative and recall rates, the margins and spicules and BI?RADS category were calculated. The detection rate and diagnostic accuracy, the margins and spicules of masses were compared with Chi?square test, the BI?RADS scores were analyzed with rank test. Results With DBT, average detection rate increased from 77.3%(488/631) to 84.3% (532/631), average diagnostic accuracy rate increased from 73.4%(463/631) to 82.3%(519/631),with statistical significant difference between groups (c2=27.191,36.890,P<0.01).Sensitivity for DBT and DM were 68.1%(205/301) and 58.8%(177/301), respectively. Specificity for DBT and DM were 95.2%(314/330)and 86.7%(286/330), respectively. Recall rate for DBT and DM were 3.6%(23/631)and 9.8%(62/631), respectively. One hundred and seventy two cases and 75 cases with circumscribed masses of benign cases were detected by DBT and DM, respectively. One hundred and eighty-two cases and 115 cases with spiculated masses of malignant cases were detected by DBT and DM, respectively, with statistical significant difference between groups (c2=70.471 and 21.707, P<0.01). Of 330 malignant cases, the numbers of BI?RADS category 0, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5 on DM images were 19,4,8,13,52,93,141, respectively, the numbers on DBT images were 3,1,7,5,52,83,179, respectively, with statistical significant difference(Z=-2.235,P=0.025). Of 301 benign cases, the number of BI?RADS category 0, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5 on DM images were 43,10,60,117,58,11,2, respectively, the number on DBT images were 20,4,64,150,55,7,1, respectively, with no statistical significant difference between groups(Z=-1.846,P=0.065). Conclusion DBT significantly improves the detection of mass?like lesions in dense breasts, display of mass margin and architectural distortion of surrounding tissue.
9.Correlation between extratemporal hypometabolism and the outcome of temporal lobectomy in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy
Haomiao QING ; Ruixue CUI ; Wanchen DOU ; Fang LI
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2015;35(1):18-21
Objective To explore the correlation between extratemporal hypometabolism on preoperative 18F-FDG PET imaging and the outcome after temporal lobectomy in temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE)patients.Methods A total of 96 patients with intractable TLE who underwent temporal lobectomy were recruited.The outcome was evaluated according to International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) 2001 outcome classification (OC) criteria:OC 1-3 was considered as good outcome and OC4-6 as poor outcome.The follow-up period was more than 2 years.The 18F-FDG PET brain images were retrospectively analyzed.The preoperative extratemporal cortical hypometabolism and extratemporal subcortical hypometabolism occurred in basal ganglia and thalamus were taken as independent exposure factors of poor outcome and the odds ratios (OR) were calculated respectively.Results Thirteen of 96 cases had poor outcome.Extratemporal cortical hypometabolism was found in 12 of 83(14.5%) cases with good outcome and in 11 of 13 cases with poor outcome.Extratemporal subcortical hypometabolism was found in 25 of 83 (30.1%) cases with good outcome and in 10 of 13 cases with poor outcome.The occurrence of extratemporal hypometabolism was significantly higher in poor outcome group than that in good surgical outcome group (cortical:x2 =26.63 ;subcortical:x2 =8.70; both P<0.05).The OR of extratemporal cortical hypometabolism was 32.54,with 95% CI of 6.40-165.44,and that of extratemporal subcortical hypometabolism was 7.73,with 95% CI of 1.96-30.52.Conclusion Extratemporal cortical hypometabolism and subcortical hypometabolism in TLE patients are associated with poor outcome of temporal lobectomy in TLE patients.
10.Role of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 signaling pathway in reduction of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury by diazoxide postconditioning in rats
Qing LI ; Wei CUI ; Hongwei LIU ; Yonghao YU ; Guolin WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2013;(1):113-115
Objective To evaluate the role of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) signaling pathway in the reduction of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury by diazoxide postconditioning in rats.Methods Sixty adult male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 3 months,weighing 240-260 g,were randomly divided into 5 groups (n =12 each):sham operation group (S group),I/R group,vehicle group (V group),diazoxide postconditioning group (D group),and STAT3 signaling pathway inhibitor Stattic group (St group).Myocardial I/R was produced by 30 min occlusion of left anterior descending branch of coronary artery followed by 120 min reperfusion.In V and D groups,0.4% dimethyl sulfoxide and 7 mg/kg diazoxide (in 1 ml of 0.4% dimethyl sulfoxide) were injected through the femoral vein at the onset of reperfnsion,respetively.In St group,Stattic was injected through the femoral vein 10 min before reperfusion,and the other procedures were the same as those in D group.The infarct size (IS) and myocardial apoptosis were detected by TTC staining and TUNEL,respectively.Apoptotic index (AI) was calculated.STAT3 mRNA expression in myocardial tissues was detected using RT-PCR.Western blot was used to detect the phosphorylation of STAT3.Results Compared with S group,the IS and AI were significantly increased and the expression of STAT3 mRNA and phosphorylation of STAT3 were decreased in I/R group (P < 0.05).Compared with I/R group,the IS and AI were significantly decreased and the expression of STAT3 mRNA and phosphorylation of STAT3 were increased in D group (P < 0.05).There was no significant difference in IS,AI,expression of STAT3 mRNA and phosphorylation of STAT3 between V group and St group (P >0.05).Compared with group D,the IS and AI were significantly increased and the expression of STAT3 mRNA and phosphorylation of STAT3 were decreased in St group (P < 0.05).Conclusion STAT3 signaling pathway is involved in the reduction of myocardial I/R injury by diazoxide postconditioning in rats.