1.Analysis of clinical characteristics and prognosis of minor solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas
Wei TIAN ; Biao WU ; Miao WU ; Junkai YANG ; Zhang ZHANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2012;24(7):469-471,474
ObjectiveTo investigate the characteristics,treatment and prognosis of solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas(SPTP)in the minor. MethodsCombining minor SPTP cases in literatures and 4 cases, analyzed the clinical and pathological features, and the relationship with sex hormone receptors, the growth and development,treatment and prognosis.ResultsThe clinical manifestations of SPTP in minor were same as adults, but the minors showed significant growth retardation which can be reversed after the tumor surgical removal, like 4 patients all showed secondary sex characteristics of retardation in the group. The protocol of surgical treatment was to ensure complete removal of the tumor and keep the healthy organs as much as possible which reduced the impact to the postoperative growth and development.The premise of operation therapy in the 4 cases was minimization of operation trauma. Minor SPTP prognosis had not been determined. ConclusionThe diagnosis and treatment of minor SPTP should be fully taken into account the characteristics of the minor to ensure that patients can continue long-term growth and development and the quality of life.
2.Influence of percutaneous coronary intervention on brain natriuretic peptide and ventricular remodeling ;in patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction
Yang WU ; Mingchuan BA ; Donghui ZHANG
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2014;23(2):199-202
Objective:To explore influence of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)on brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)level and ventricular remodeling in patients With acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).Meth-ods:According to their therapeutic methods,a total of 151 patients diagnosed as STEMI Were divided into group A (n=52,received emergency PCI treatment),group B (n=49,received selective PCI treatment)and group C (n=50,received standard medication).BNP level and left ventricular remodeling Were compared among three groups before treatment and after treatment.Results:There Was no significant difference in BNP level among three groups before treatment (F=0.01,P>0.05),BNP level significantly decreased among three groups after treatment,com-pared With group B and C,there Was significant decrease in BNP level [(466.2±113.5)ng/L vs.(601.4±126.7) ng/L vs.(242.7±101.3)ng/L]in group A (P<0.01 all).There Were no significant difference in left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV),left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV),left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)and left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS)among three groups before treatment (P>0.05 all);af-ter treatment,there Were significant increase in above ventricular indexes in three groups (P<0.05 all),compared With group C,there Were significant increase in LVFS [(22.6±6.9)% vs.(28.9±7.6)% vs.(27.5±7.3)%]in group A and B,compared With group B and C,there Was significant increase in LVEF [(53.1±6.5)% vs.(50.9± 5.7)% vs.(57.9±6.2)%]in group A (P<0.01 all).Conclusion:PCI could effectively improve ventricular re-modeling and decrease BNP level in STEMI patients,and emergency PCI shoWs more significant therapeutic effects than selective PCI.
4.Cognitive function and cerebral microbleeds in patients with ischemic stroke: a retrospective case series study
Wei ZHANG ; Yuanbo WU ; Yi YANG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2013;(1):23-29
Objective To investigate the risk factors for vascular cognitive impairment and the effet of cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) on cognitive function in patients with ischemic stroke.Methods The data of patients with ischemic stroke over the age of 50 were collected.The Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) scale and Alzheimer's disease assessment scale-cognitive subscale were used to evaluate cognitive function.Hamilton depression scale (HAMD) was used to evaluate the depression status in order to exclude the patients with depression.The patients with ischemic stroke were divided into either a cognitive impairment group or a non-cognitive impairment group according to the scale evaluation results.The demographic and clinical characteristics in both groups were compared,and the multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to look for the independent risk factors for cognitive impairment in patients with ischemic stroke.The Spearman rank correlation method was used to analyze the degree of CBMs,total score of MoCA,and the correlations of all cognitive domains scores.Results A total of 169 patients with ischemic stroke were enrolled in the study.There were 80 patients in the cognitive impairment group and 89 in the non-cognitive impairment group; 34 patients had CMBs and 135 had no CMBs.The age was older (71.99 ±6.01 years vs.64.47 ±6.15 years; t =8.014,P =0.000),years of education were fewer (4.51 ± 1.534 years vs.6.94 ±2.357 years; t =8.023,P =0.000),systolic blood pressure was higher (156.19± 17.53 mm Hg vs.142.04± 16.03 mmHg,1 mmHg=0.133 kPa; t =5.479,P =0.000),scale of white matter lesion was higher (7.33 ± 2.04 vs.4.39 ± 2.17; t =8.951,P =0.000),cerebral infarction volume was larger (7 123.8 ± 1 587.1 mm3vs.5 628.4 ± 1 017.8 mm3;t =7.201 ; P =0.000),proportion of the patients with history of previous stroke or transient ischemic attack was higher (46.2% vs.28.1%;x2 =5.982; P=0.014),and number of CBMs was larger (x2 =17.565; P=0.000) in the cognitive impairment group.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the age (odds ratio [OR] 1.115,95% confidence interval [CI] 1.013-1.227; P =0.026),years of education (OR 0.490,95% CI0.325-0.793; P=0.001),systolic blood pressure (OR 1.048,95% CI 1.014-1.083; P =0.005),scale of white matter lesion (OR 2.044,95% CI 1.466-2.851; P =0.000),and cerebral infarction volume (OR 2.204,95% CI 1.386-3.503; P =0.001) were all the independent risk factors for cognitive impairment in patients with ischemic stroke.Compared to the non-CBM group,the age was older (72.06 ± 5.59 years vs.67.01 ±7.15 years; t =4.427; P =0.000),years of education were fewer (3.97 ± 1.381 years vs.6.25 ±2.317 years; t =7.367,P =0.000),systolic blood pressure was higher (155.03 ±20.16 mm Hgvs.147.16 ±17.32 mm Hg; t =2.290,P =0.023),scale of white matter lesion was more higher (7.03 ±2.139 vs.5.47 ±2.591; t =3.247,P =0.001),cerebral infarction volume was larger (6 968.5 ± 1 507.4 mm3 vs.6 177.0 ±1 477.1 mm3; t =2.735,P =0.007),and proportions of hypertension (82.4% vs.41.5% ;x2 =18.149,P =0.000),hyperlipidemia (88.2% vs.39.3 % ;x2 =26.067,P =0.000),history of previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (70.6% vs.28.1% ;x2 =21.061,P =0.000) and coronary heart disease (94.1% vs.45.2% ;x2 =26.278,P=0.000) were higher in the CBM group.The MoCA total score (M[Q1 ~ Q3]; 24 [24 ~25]vs.28 [27 ~ 28] ; Z =-7.092,P =0.000) as well as the scores of attention (6 [5 ~ 6] vs.6 [6 ~ 6] ; Z =-2.502,P =0.012),abstraction (2[1 ~2] vs.2[2 ~2] ; Z =-2.382,P =0.017) and visuoexecutive (2[1 ~2] vs.4[4 ~5]; Z=-7.321,P=0.000) in the CMB group were significantly lower than those in the nonCBM group.The Spearman rank correlation analysis showed that the CMB grade was negatively associated with the MoCA total score (rs =-0.879,P =0.000) as well as the scores of visuoexecutive (rs =-0.895,P =0.000),attention (rs =-0.337,P =0.005),and abstraction (rs =-0.333,P=0.006).Conclusions The age,years of education,systolic blood pressure,degree of white matter damage,and cerebral infarction volume are the risk factors for vascular cognitive impairment.The visuospatial executive dysfunction,attention and abstract thinking decline significantly in ischemic stroke patients with CBMs.CMBs and their numbers are closely associated with cognitive impairment.The more the CMB numbers are,the more obvious the cognitive impairment will be.
5.Advances in tissue and organ engineering
Yang WU ; Junsheng YE ; Zheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2012;18(10):805-808
Tissue engineering has evolved as a dynamic research field that encompasses multidisciplinary approaches involving cytology,material science,bioreactor engineering,and medicine.The overarching goal is to construct human tissue and organs in the laboratory for tissue regeneration or replacement.It offers a potential solution to the donor shortage in organ transplantation and to the difficulties in regenerative medicine.The basic components for tissue engineering include seed cell selection,bio-scaffold construction,and ex vivo tissue formation via a bioreactor. Over the past decade,tremendous progress has been made in bioengineering cartilage,trachea,urinary bladder,heart valve and endocrine tissues. However,there remain significant challenges in creating complex and human-sized tissues and organs for clinical use.In this article,we review the basic components and strategies for bioengineering organs. We attempt to provide an overview of current progress and challenges in developing organ-level tissue engineering and in the successful translation of bioengineered tissue and organ products into daily clinical practice.
6.Analysis of the Results of Serum Pre-S1 Antigen and HBV DNA Detection
Mingfu ZHANG ; Ao WU ; Yejin YANG
Acta Medicinae Universitatis Scientiae et Technologiae Huazhong 2000;29(5):466-468
To study the relationship between serum Pre-S1 antigen and HBV DNA, serum Pre-S1 antigen and HBV DNA marker in 229 patients positive for HbsAg were detected by using ELISA method and compared. It was found that both Pre-S1 antigen and HbeAg were correlated with HBV DNA with the coefficient being 0. 9812 and could be used to reflect the existence or reproduction of HBV DNA well. Although there was statistical correlation between them, their clinical implication was not completely the same. Therefore, a conclusion was drawn that combined detection of Pre-S1 antigen, HBV and HBV DNA in the patients with different kinds of HBV infection was helpful to clinical diagnosis, therapeutic effect evaluation and prognosis judgement.
7.Effect of paeonol on inflammatory factors after focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats
Qing YANG ; Jibiao WU ; Xiumei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2010;31(2):111-113
Purpose To observe the effect of paeonol on inflammatory factors after focal cerebral ischemiareperfusion injury in rats and its possible mechanism of paeonol.Methods Focal cerebral ischemic model was established by MCAO in rats.After 2 hours of cerebral ischemia and 22 hours of reperfusion,the expression of TNF-α and IL-1β in brain was determined by immunohistochemistry.The content of TNF-α and IL-1β in serum was measured by ELISA.Results Compared with model group,the levels of TNF-α and IL-1β in brain and serum in rats in the paeonol groups were obviously decreased.Conclusion Paeonol could relieve brain damage induced by focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion,which may be related to inhibiting the production of inflammatory factors.
8.Studies on structural characteristics of protein-bond polysaccharide Le-3 from fruitbody of Lentinus edodos
Juan YANG ; Moucheng WU ; Shenghua ZHANG ;
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(09):-
Object To study the structural characteristics of protein bond polysaccharide Le 3 from the fruitbody of Lentinus edodos (Berk ) Pegler Methods Relative molecular weights were determined by gel permeation chromatography Structural characteristics were expounded by infra red scan, gas chromatography, ? elimination reaction and Sepharose gel electrophoresis The content of total polysaccharide and protein were determined by colorimetry Results Mean molecular weight and molecular number of Le 3 were 13 700 and 12 500 Typical absorption peak of the polysaccharide as shown in infra red spectrum was of ? type glycosidic linkage Le 3 was composed of arabinose, xylose, mannose, galactose, glucose and glucuronic acid The molar ratio of the neutral saccharides was Ara∶Xyl∶Man∶Gal∶Glu=0 31∶0 47∶1 00∶1 15∶8 92 The content of total saccharide and protein were 70 62% and 25 31% The saccharides were not linked to peptides chain through O glycosidic linkage Le 3 contained RNA Conclusion Le 3 was a kind of new type polysaccharide isolated from the fruitbody of L edodes
9.Effect of icariine on the formations of mesenchymal stem cells of umbilical cord to osteoblasts
Xuejian WU ; Fan ZHANG ; Song YANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2011;34(1):47-49,后插5
Objective To study the biological effect of Icariine on human umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells(huCMSCs) and inducing them to differentiate into osteoblasts. Methods MSCs were isolated and expanded in vitro and their surface antigens of huCMSCs were detected by immunohistochemistry. HuCMSCs were assigned into two groups. In the blank control group, huMSCs were incubated in basic medium. In the experimental group huMSCs were incubated in Icariine medium, The proliferation and differentiation of huMSCs were examined by inverted microscope, Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining and the determination of ALP activities. Results HuCMSCs were strongly positive for CD44, and negative for CD34; strongly positive expression for ALP and calcium deposition was detected from the second day to the fourth day in Icariine group; blank control group and Icariine group had significant differences (P < 0.05).Conclusion HuCMSCs can be successfully cultured from the adherent tissue pieces, Icariine enhances proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of huCMSCs and be used as an osteoinductive factor.
10.Clinical value of color doppler ultrasonography to extracranial vertebral artery stenosis before and after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stent treatment
Liang WU ; Shunshi YANG ; Linhong ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Neurology 2001;0(05):-
Objective To investigate the clinical value of color doppler ultrasonography(CDU) to extracranial vertebral artery stenosis before and after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stent(PTAS) treatment.Methods 61 patients with extracranial vertebral artery stenosis confirmed by digital subtraction angiography(DSA) were detected by CDU on both sides of extracranial vertebral artery before and 3 d,30 d after PTAS.The flow volume(FV),peak systolic velocity(PSV) and resistance index(RI) at the site of C5-C6 segment and stenosis were as analysis targets.Results Before PTAS,80 stenotic extracranial vertebral arteries were found by CDU(mild degree 17 cases,moderate degree 38 cases,severe degree 25 cases).Compared with DSA,coincidence was 86.9%(77.3%,95.0%,83.3%).Among them,the coincidence of moderate extracranial vertebral artery stenosis detected by CDU was excellent(P0.05).Conclusion CDU has the important value in diagnosing extracranial vertebral artery stenosis,and can be used to follow up the blood hemodynamics in the extracranial vertebral artery of patients treated by PTAS.It provided a method for observing the efficacy of PTAS treatment.