1.Progress on the mechanism of comorbidity of tic disorder and allergic diseases
International Journal of Pediatrics 2024;51(1):54-58
Tic disorder(TD)is a complex chronic neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by rapid,involuntary,non-hythmic,single or multi-part muscle movement or vocal twitching. Both TD and allergic diseases are related to the body's immune imbalance.The symptoms involve different parts or organs,and the pathogenesis are complex,which seriously affect the quality of life.Clinical studies have found a clear correlation between TD and allergic diseases,but the relationship mechanism is still unclear,mainly involving neuro-immune cross-disorders.This paper reviews the research progress of the relevant mechanisms of TD and allergic diseases,in order to enhance the cognition of the two diseases,and provide new ideas and directions for the etiological research and treatment of TD.
2.Reconstruction of soft tissue defects of limbs and trunk with perforator pedicled kite flap: a report of 14 cases
Panfeng WU ; Liming QING ; Ding PAN ; Lei ZENG ; Rui LIU ; Jiqiang HE ; Jinfei FU ; Juyu TANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2024;47(4):388-392
Objective:To explore the feasibility for reconstruction of soft tissue defects in limbs and trunk with perforator pedicled kite flap, and to summarise its clinical efficacy.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted on 14 patients with soft tissue defects and admitted to the Department of Hand Microsurgery of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University from January 2016 to September 2023. Among the 14 patients (6 males and 8 females), 7 had defects in calf, 2 in sacrococcygeal area, 2 in the back and 3 in forearm. All of the defects were reconstructed with the perforator pedicled kite flaps, of which 6 flaps had the pedicles of single perforator, 3 of 2 perforators, 4 of 3 perforators and 1 of 5 perforators. Single V-Y advancement flaps were used for defect reconstruction in 8 patients, and double V-Y advancement flaps were used in 6 patients. The size of the defects ranged from 2.2 cm×1.8 cm to 8.0 cm×16.0 cm, and the size of the flaps ranged from 3.0 cm×5.5 cm to 9.0 cm×23.0 cm. All donor sites were closed directly. Postoperative follow-up was conducted at outpatient clinic, by telephone reviews and WeChat after surgery, to observe the flap survival and postoperative complications.Results:All flaps survived completely. All the flaps and donor sites healed primarily. The postoperative follow-up lasted for 3 to 36 (mean, 14.5) months. Thirteen flaps presented with soft texture, good appearance, with similar texture to the surrounding skin and without obvious swelling. The patients were satisfied with the aesthetic outcomes. One patient had a local ulcer with exudation at the recipient site and the ulcer healed after removal of the steel plate and thoroughly debridement.Conclusion:With a perforator pedicled kite flap, vascular anastomosis or sacrifice of a second donor site can be avoided. A perforator pedicled kite flap can be applied to many recipient sites, with a simple surgical procedure and a good postoperative appearance. It is an ideal flap for reconstruction of small to medium-sized soft tissue defects in trunk and limbs. More studies are required to evaluate the feasibility of the flap to be applied in local hospitals.
3.Decellularized Matrices for the Treatment of Tissue Defects: from Matrix Origin to Immunological Mechanisms
Xinyue WANG ; Jiqiang GUO ; Qing YU ; Luyao ZHAO ; Xiang GAO ; Li WANG ; Meiling WEN ; Junrong YAN ; Meiwen AN ; Yang LIU
Biomolecules & Therapeutics 2024;32(5):509-522
Decellularized matrix transplantation has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach for repairing tissue defects, with numerous studies assessing its safety and efficacy in both animal models and clinical settings. The host immune response elicited by decellularized matrix grafts of natural biological origin plays a crucial role in determining the success of tissue repair, influenced by matrix heterogeneity and the inflammatory microenvironment of the wound. However, the specific immunologic mechanisms underlying the interaction between decellularized matrix grafts and the host immune system remain elusive. This article reviews the sources of decellularized matrices, available decellularization techniques, and residual immunogenic components. It focuses on the host immune response following decellularized matrix transplantation, with emphasis on the key mechanisms of Toll-like receptor, T-cell receptor, and TGF-β/SMAD signaling in the stages of post-transplantation immunorecognition, immunomodulation, and tissue repair, respectively. Furthermore, it highlights the innovative roles of TLR10 and miR-29a-3p in improving transplantation outcomes. An in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the host immune response after decellularized matrix transplantation provides new directions for the repair of tissue defects.
4.Clinical characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019 infected with Delta variant in Guangzhou:A real-world study
Danwen ZHENG ; Heng WENG ; Yuntao LIU ; Xin YIN ; Jun ZHANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Luming CHEN ; Yuanshen ZHOU ; Jing ZENG ; Yan CAI ; Wanxin WEN ; Qinghua ZHANG ; Lanting TAO ; Liangsheng SUN ; Tianjin CAI ; Weiliang WANG ; Shubin CAI ; Xindong QIN ; Xiaofeng LIN ; Xiaohua XU ; Haimei ZOU ; Qiaoli HUA ; Peipei LU ; Jingnan LIN ; Kaiyuan ZHANG ; Aihua OU ; Jiqiang LI ; Fang YAN ; Xu ZOU ; Lin LIN ; Banghan DING ; Jianwen GUO ; Tiehe QIN ; Yimin LI ; Xiangdong GUAN ; Xiaoneng MO ; Zhongde ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2021;30(10):1220-1228
Objective:To summarize the clinical characteristics of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infected with Delta variant, so as to provide further references for clinical diagnosis and treatment.Methods:A real-world study was conducted to analyze the characteristics of 166 COVID-19 patients infected with Delta variant at Guangzhou Eighth People’s Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University.Results:The study enrolled 5 asymptomatic cases, 123 non-severe cases (mild and moderate type), and 38 severe cases (severe and critical type). Among these patients, 69 (41.6%) were male and 97 (58.4%) were female, with a mean age of 47.0±23.5 years. Thirty-nine cases (23.5%) had received 1 or 2 doses of inactivated vaccine. The incidence of severe COVID-19 cases was 7.7% in 2-doses vaccinated patients, which was lower than that of 11.5% in 1-dose and 26.8% in unvaccinated patients. The proportion of severe cases in 2 dose-vaccinated patients was 7.7%, which was lower than that of 11.5% in 1-dose vaccinated patients and 26.8% in unvaccinated patients, but the difference was not significant ( P>0.05). The most common clinical symptom was fever (134 cases, 83.2%), and 39.1% of cases presented with high-grade fever (≥39 °C); other symptoms were cough, sputum, fatigue, and xerostomia. The proportion of fever in severe cases was significantly higher than that of non-severe cases (97.4% vs. 76.4%, P<0.01). Similarly, the proportion of severe cases with high peak temperature (≥39 ℃) () was also higher than that of non-severe cases (65.8% vs. 30.9%, P<0.01). The median minimal Cycle threshold (Ct) values of viral nucleic acid N gene and ORFlab gene were 20.3 and 21.5, respectively, and the minimum Ct values were 11.9 and 13.5, respectively. Within 48 h of admission, 9.0% of cases presented with decreased white blood cell counts, and 52.4% with decreased lymphocyte counts. The proportions of increased C-reactive protein, serum amyloid A, interleukin 6, and interleukin 10 were 32.5%, 57.4%, 65.3%, and 35.7%, respectively. The proportions of elevated C-reactive protein, serum amyloid A and interleukin-6 in severe cases were significantly higher than those in non-severe cases ( P<0.01). Logistic regression analysis showed that older age and higher peak temperature were associated with a higher likelihood of severe cases ( OR>3, 95% CI: 2-7, P<0.01). In terms of treatment, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was used in 97.6% of non-severe cases and 100% in severe cases. Other treatments included respiratory and nutritional support, immunotherapy (such as neutralizing antibodies and plasma of recovered patients). The median times from admission to progression to severe cases, of fever clearance, and of nucleic acid conversion were 5 days, 6 days and 19 days, respectively. No deaths were reported within 28 days. Conclusions:The symptoms of Delta variant infection in Guangzhou are characterized by a high proportion of fever, high peak temperature, long duration of fever, high viral load, a long time to nucleic acid conversion, and a high incidence of severe cases. The severe cases exhibit a higher percentage of elderly patients, a longer duration of fever and have a higher fever rate and a higher hyperthermia rate than non-severe cases. Age and hyperthermia are independent risk factors for progression to severe disease. The combination of TCM and Western medicine can control the progression of the disease effectively.
5.Reconstruction of complex defects in extremities with the chimeric multi-paddled anterolateral thigh perforator flap
Juyu TANG ; Jiqiang HE ; Panfeng WU ; Zhengbing ZHOU ; Fang YU ; Liming QING ; Ding PAN ; Xiaoyang PANG ; Lei ZENG ; Yongbing XIAO ; Rui LIU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2020;43(4):326-330
Objective:To investigate the feasibility and clinical effects of the chimeric multi-paddled anteriolateral thigh perforator flap (ALTP) for reconstruction of complex defects in extremities, which was pedicled with the descending branch of lateral circumflex femoral artery (d-LCFA).Methods:From August, 2010 to December, 2017, 11 cases of severe soft-tissue defects were repaired with this flap, including 4 cases of car accident trauma, 2 of machine injury, 2 of fall injuries, 1 of ploughing machine injury, 1 of crushing injury, and 1 of spoke injury. The injuries accompanied with different degrees of infections, dead space and left huge soft-tissue defects after radical debridement (10.0 cm×9.0 cm-20.0 cm×18.0 cm) . Dead cavity was filled by the muscular flap, and the large area soft-tissue defects were repaired by chimeric multi-paddled perforator flap. Appearance, colour and texture of the flap, recurrence of infection and knee extension were recorded at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months follow-up.Results:After the operation, all recipient sites had no hematoma and no infection. Eight flaps survived successfully, and donor sites healed primarily. One flap had partial necrosis because of a mechanical stretch of the perforator during the operation, then repaired by the ipsilateral chimeric perforator flap based on d-LCFA. One flap occurred vascular crisis on the second day after the surgery, and it was rescued and survived completely after surgical exploration. The other flap which repaired wound on hand had partial necrosis too, and then repaired with posterior interosseous artery perforator flap. The follow-up periods ranged from 2 to 32 (mean, 10.2) months. All flaps had satisfactory appearance and texture. Only linear scars left at the donor sites. There were no motion limitations at the hip and knee joints of the effected leg.Conclusion:The anteriolateral thigh perforator flap combined with multi-paddled and chimeric techniques can reduce donor site morbidities, simplify the anastomosis of blood vessel, and improve the appearance and effects of the recipient site. It is a feasible method in repairing severe soft tissue defects of limbs.
6.Application of deep femoral artery third perforating artery flap for reconstruction of soft tissue defect in lower limles
Juyu TANG ; Jiqiang HE ; Panfeng WU ; Zhengbing ZHOU ; Fang YU ; Liming QING ; Ding PAN ; Xiaoyang PANG ; Lei ZENG ; Yongbing XIAO ; Rui LIU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2019;42(2):146-149
Objective To investigate the feasibility and clinical effects of deep femoral artery third perforating artery perforator flap for reconstruction of soft tissue defect in lower limbs.Methods From September,2008 to October,2016,8 cases of soft tissue defect in lower limbs which were repaired by deep femoral artery third perforating artery perforator flap,including 4 cases of traffic accident trauma,2 cases of chronic ulcer,1 case of a fall injury,1 case of the scar after fracture operation.The area of wounds was 8.0 cm×7.0 cm-19.0 cm×8.0 cm.Seven patients were accompanied by different degrees of infections.The deep femoral artery third perforating artery perforator flap was designed to repair,including 5 cases of pedicled flaps and 3 cases of free flaps.The flap's appearance,color,texture,infection recurrence and the recovery of lower limb function were recorded at 1,3,6,9 and 12 months followed-up.Results One flap suffered partial necrosis due to cross-zone backflow disorder,the ipsilateral medial sural artery pedicled perforator flap was used to repair.The rest of the flaps survived successfully.Skin graft was used to close the donor site in 1 case,and other donor sites were closed directly.All patients had no postoperative hematoma or secondary infection.The followed-up periods ranged from 2 to 28 months (mean,8.1 months).All flaps had satisfied appearance and texture.There were no complications such as paresthesia and numbness in the donor sites.And no motion limitations in hip and knee joint of the operated leg.Conclusion Deep femoral artery third perforating artery perforator flap can be used for both free flaps and pedicled flaps,which is a feasible method to repair soft tissue defect in lower limbs.
7. Application of inflow reverse recovery sequence in MR portal vein imaging after liver transplantation
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2019;35(3):412-416
Objective: To explore the application value of inflow reversal recovery (IFIR) sequence in portal vein imaging after liver transplantation. Methods IFIR sequence imaging and contrast-enhanced MRA (CE-MRA) were performed successively on the upper abdomen in 26 patients after liver transplantation. The portal vein display quality of 2 kinds of images was scored and compared independently by 2 radiologists. The diameter of anastomotic stoma was measured and compared, and the consistency of image quality scores and anastomotic diameters were evaluated between the 2 radiologists. Results Both IFIR sequence and CE-MRA could show the main portal vein and the proximal left and right branches of the portal vein in 26 patients, and the image quality score ≥3 points was 92.31% (24/26) and 96.15% (25/26), respectively. There was no significant difference of image quality score of IFIR sequence and CE-MRA evaluated by 2 radiologists (radiologist 1: Z=-1.077, P=0.282; radiologist 2: Z=-0.629, P=0.529), nor of the measured diameter of anastomosis between IFIR sequence and CE-MRA (radiologist 1: t=0.369, P=0.546; radiologist 2: t=0.020, P=0.889). The consistency of image quality scores and anastomotic diameters evaluated by the 2 radiologists was good. Conclusion IFIR sequence can be used as an effective method to evaluate portal vein after liver transplantation.
8.Repair of the soft tissue defects combined dead space in lower extremities with the descending branch of lat-eral circumflex femoral artery chimeric perforator flap
Juyu TANG ; Jiqiang HE ; Panfeng WU ; Zhengbing ZHOU ; Fang YU ; Liming QING ; Ding PAN ; Xiaoyang PANG ; Lei ZENG ; Yongbing XIAO ; Rui LIU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2018;41(5):424-427
Objective To investigate the feasibility and clinical effects of chimeric perforator flap based on the descending branch of lateral circumflex femoral artery (d-LCFA) for reconstructing the three-dimensional tissue defect in lower extremities. Methods From May, 2008 to June, 2017, 79 cases of soft tissue defects with dead space were repaired by using a d-LCFA chimeric perforator flap, in which 33 cases of car accident trauma, 12 cases of chronic tibial osteomyelitis, 10 cases of plowing machine injury, 9 cases of chronic calcaneal osteomyelitis, 6 cases of falling injury, 5 cases of crushing injury, 3 cases of spoke injury, and 1 case of suppurative knee arthritis. These patients were accompany with different degrees of infection and dead space after radical debridement. The dead cavity was filled by muscular flap, and perforator flap covered the superficial wound. Recording the flap 's appearance, color, texture, osteomyelitis recurrence and the patient 's knee extension at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months followed-up. Results Seventy-five flaps survived without complications, and the donor sites were closed directly. All patients had no post-operative hematoma or secondary infection. Vascular crisis occurred in 2 days after the operation in 4 flaps, 1 flap had an arterial crisis on the second-postoperative-day, and the flap was necrotic after surgical exploration. The deep cir-cumflex iliac artery chimeric perforator flap was used for repairing. Three flaps with venous crisis during 48 h after operation, in which 2 flaps survived eventually after surgical exploration, and another flap was necrosis and repaired by skin graft. The followed-up periods ranged from 3 months to 30 months (mean, 9.7 months). All flaps had satisfied with appearance and texture. There were no osteomyelitis recurrence and any ranges of motion limitations in the hip and knee joints of the operated leg. Conclusion The chimeric perforator flap with d-LCFA merely anastomosed 1 group vascular pedicle can make the dead space be filled and cover the superficial wound simultaneously. It is an ideal option for reconstructing the skin defect with dead space in lower extremity, which can improve the quality of restoration of recipient site and reduce the damage of donor site.
9.Research progress on antibacterial flavonoids
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2017;40(4):295-301
Bacterial resistance is an increasingly serious problem.Therefore,it is necessary to find new antibacterial drugs.Flavonoids are a class of polyphenolic chemicals with low molecular weight,which exhibit many beneficial properties for human health by the interaction of cellular targets,such as the key cell signaling pathways.Flavonoids have been extensively studied as one of the important sources of antimicrobial compounds.At present,antibacterial flavonoids can be divided into two categories.One is the natural,extracted from the plant or microbial secondary metabolites.The other is the product of chemical synthesis,i.e.the derivatives of flavonoids or chalcone.In this paper,the progress of antibacterial flavonoids by natural extraction and chemical synthesis were summarized.
10.The Mechanism of AMPK Regulate Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress to Resist the Epithelial Cell Apoptosis in COPD Rats
Ting YUAN ; Li ZHANG ; Zhibiao HE ; Jiqiang LIU ; Jianfei ZHENG
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2017;17(23):4401-4405,4415
Objective:To explore the effect and mechanism of AMPK on apoptosis of alveolar epithelial cells induced by endoplasmic reticulum stress in COPD rats.Methods:the rats were divided into three groups:control group,model group,AICAR intervention group,establishment of rat model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by smoking smoke inhalation and intratracheal instillation of lipopolysaccharide.The HE staining of rat lung tissue pathological observation,immunohistochemical detection of p-AMPK /AMPK,western blot the expression of Caspase-3,ORP 150,and CHOP.Apoptosis were detected by TUNEL method.Results:the HE staining showed that the model group of pulmonary bullae formation,inflammatory cell infiltration,inflammatory ceils in AICAR group was lower than that of model group.Compared with the normal control group,immunohistochemistry and Western blot showed that p-AMPK/AMPK and ORP150 protein expression decreased in the model group,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05),and AICAR in the intervention group p-AMPK/AMPK and ORP150 protein expression were significantly increased compared with the model group,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Endoplasmic reticulum stress related apoptosis The expression of CHOP and caspase-3 apoptosis index increased significantly in the model group,there was significant difference compared with normal group (P<0.05),while in group AICAR,apoptosis index down significantly compared with the model group.Conclusion:AMPK can protect alveolar epithelial cells from cigarette smoke induced endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis,it was possible to achieve its protective effect the increase of ORP150.

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