1.Establishment and assessment of deep vein thrombosis model in rats in a plateau hypoxic environment
Xiaobo HAN ; Yahao CHAI ; Jiawei GAO ; Xinkai DENG ; Xiao LI ; Jialin WU ; Xiaoli HAN ; Guoxiang LI ; Yinjie ZHAO ; Xi YANG ; Qi AO ; Lei ZHANG ; Hongwei HAN ; Zhixue LIU
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2025;33(8):1133-1143
Objective To establish a rat model of venous thrombosis in a plateau hypobaric hypoxic environment and to investigate the effect of this environment on venous thrombosis.Methods A total of 144 healthy male SD rats were assigned randomly to four groups(n=36 rats per group):a plains sham operation(A)group,plains operation(B)group,plateau altitude 6000 m+sham operation(C)group,and plateau altitude 6000 m+surgery(D)group.Rats in A and B groups were maintained in a plains normoxic environment,while rats in C and D groups C and D were subjected to a plateau environment.Rats in the surgical groups underwent quantitative constriction to incompletely obstruct the inferior vena cava blood flow.Each group was further divided into subgroups based on time:1,3,5,7,14,and 21 d(n=6 rats per group).Regular vascular ultrasound monitoring was conducted,and blood samples were taken for whole blood viscosity testing and the assessment of inflammatory indicators,including endothelin-1(ET-1),interleukin-6(IL-6)and tissue factor(TF).Coagulation function was evaluated through the activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT),prothrombin time(PT),thrombin time(TT),fibrinogen(FIB)and D-dimer.After the observation period,the experimental animals were sacrificed and the limbs were removed.Thrombus samples were stained with hematoxylin/eosin(HE),and the thrombus wet mass was measured.Results The thrombosis incidence was significantly higher in the plateau D group than in B group,accompanied by a marked increase in blood viscosity and hematocrit(P<0.01).Additionally,levels of ET-1,IL-6,and TF were significantly elevated(P<0.05),indicating a coagulation disorder.Conclusions A plateau hypoxic environment model can be successfully simulated by quantitative coarctation of the inferior vena cava,combined with a specialized environmental chamber.The findings of this study suggest that a plateau hypoxic environment promotes venous thrombosis.
2.Clinical efficacy of modified superior gluteal artery perforator flap with V-Y advancement for the reconstruction of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus
Hai LI ; Xiangkui WU ; Chengliang DENG ; Shun’e XIAO ; Zairong WEI
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2025;41(11):1175-1182
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of the modified superior gluteal artery perforator (SGAP) flap V-Y advancement technique in the repair of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of patients who underwent modified SGAP flap V-Y advancement for the reconstruction of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus wounds at the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, between January 2019 and January 2025. The surgical procedure involved two stages. During the first stage, the sinus tract was preoperatively marked with methylene blue, followed by complete excision of the sinus and surrounding involved tissues. The resultant wound was then treated with vacuum sealing drainage for 3 to 5 days. The second stage consisted of flap repair. A portable Doppler ultrasound was used to identify and mark the superior gluteal artery perforator on one side of the wound. A V-shaped flap was designed transversely, with the base corresponding to the length of the subcutaneous tissue defect on the wound side and the superior and inferior borders extending laterally along the wound margins, ensuring the 1-2 SGAP was included within the flap. Intraoperatively, the wound was re-debrided. The epidermis was removed from the base of the V-shaped flap, and the dermis and subcutaneous tissue were dissected. The dermis and superficial subcutaneous tissue of the contralateral wound edge were also dissected. The flap was then advanced in a V-Y fashion to cover the wound. The de-epithelialized portion of the flap was imbricated and sutured to the contralateral skin edge near the midline. The donor site at the apex of the V-shaped flap was closed directly after subcutaneous tissue tension relief, resulting in a Y-shaped closure. Postoperative flap survival, incision healing, and complications were observed. At the final follow-up, flap appearance, texture, surgical site scarring, and sinus recurrence were assessed, and patient satisfaction with the surgical outcome was investigated.Results:A total of eight patients were included in the study, comprising six males and two females, with ages ranging from 14 to 41 years (mean 22.4 years). Two patients presented with multiple sinus tracts, two with chronic sinus tracts and recurrent inflammation with scar formation, and four with postoperative recurrence. The area of the wound defect after debridement ranged from 4.5 cm×5.0 cm to 6.5 cm×8.0 cm. The flap dimensions ranged from 4.5 cm × 6.0 cm to 6.5 cm × 12.5 cm, with a mean V-shaped flap apex angle of 35° ± 2° (range 20° to 60°). In one patient, slight exudate was observed at the base of the flap, which healed after 12 days of dressing changes and drainage. The remaining flaps survived successfully, and primary closure was achieved in both the donor and recipient sites. The patients were followed for a period of 3 to 64 months, with a mean follow-up duration of 10.7 months. In all patients, the sacrococcygeal flap showed no evidence of bulkiness, exhibiting a color similar to the surrounding skin and a soft texture. Linear scars remained at the surgical site, with no complaints of itching, pain, or other discomfort affecting daily life. No recurrence of pilonidal sinus was observed during the follow-up period. Patients reported satisfaction with the appearance of their buttocks.Conclusion:The modified SGAP flap V-Y advancement technique for the repair of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus effectively elevates the gluteal cleft, facilitates off-midline closure, demonstrates reliable result, and provides a high level of patient satisfaction.
3.Prediction of MGMT Promoter Methylation in Glioma Using Diffusion MRI-Based Habitat Subregion Analysis
Huinan XIAO ; Kaiji DENG ; Wanyi ZHENG ; Zhenxing WU ; Yuting SHI ; Yingying HE ; Xue XU ; Yunjing XUE ; Rifeng JIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2025;33(9):936-947
Purpose To evaluate the predictive performance of mean apparent propagator-magnetic resonance imaging(MAP-MRI)combined with habitat analysis for determining O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase(MGMT)promoter methylation status in glioma.Materials and Methods This retrospective study analyzed MRI and clinical data from 55 patients with surgically confirmed glioma at Fujian Medical University Union Hospital from January 2019 to December 2023.All patients underwent structural and diffusion-weighted imaging.Three-dimensional volumes of interest were delineated in the tumor solid region using ImageJ software.The nn-FAE tool was used to segment the tumor solid region into two habitat subregions based on mean diffusivity(MD)maps:high-MD and low-MD habitats.Average diffusion parameter values were extracted from the entire tumor solid region and each habitat subregion.Differences in parameters between methylated and unmethylated groups were compared,and the area under the curve was calculated.Results Among 55 patients,significant differences were observed in all MAP-MRI parameters and MD in the tumor solid region and low-MD habitat,as well as all parameters in the high-MD habitat between methylated and unmethylated groups(t/Z=-3.780-3.153,all P<0.05).The return-to-origin probability(RTOP)in the low-MD habitat demonstrated the highest diagnostic performance,with the area under the curve improving from 0.771 before habitat analysis to 0.827 after habitat analysis.In the high-grade subgroup,significant differences were observed in return-to-axis probability(RTAP)and RTOP in the tumor solid region;RTOP,non-Gaussianity,non-Gaussianity axial,and RTAP in the low-MD habitat;and non-Gaussianity in the high-MD habitat(t/Z=-2.820--1.976,all P<0.05).RTOP in the low-MD habitat again showed optimal diagnostic efficacy(the area under the curve 0.725 before habitat analysis,0.798 after).Multivariate analysis identified RTAP and RTOP in the tumor solid region and low-MD habitat as independent predictors of MGMT methylation.Conclusion MAP-MRI diffusion parameters demonstrate the ability to predict MGMT promoter methylation status in glioma,with superior performance compared with diffusion tensor imaging.Habitat imaging further enhances the predictive efficacy of MAP-MRI parameters for MGMT promoter methylation.
4.Study on development of teachers'teaching ability from perspective of core competitiveness of medical colleges
Hong YANG ; Xiao HAN ; Guiqing LI ; Boshao DENG ; Jian XIONG ; Yuzhang WU ; Jian CHEN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(2):439-443
Core competitiveness of medical colleges and universities refers to their unique advantages and abilities in teaching,research and serving society compared to other colleges.As an important part of core competitiveness of medical colleges,teachers'teaching ability directly affects students'learning effect and quality training,and also relates to overall promotion process of core com-petitiveness of medical colleges.From perspective of core competitiveness of medical colleges,this paper analyzes and combs develop-ment of teachers'teaching ability from theoretical definition of core competitiveness of medical colleges,finds bottleneck of improving teachers'teaching ability,and puts forward suggestions for improving teachers'teaching ability in medical colleges,so as to improve teachers'teaching ability in medical colleges.
5.Clinical efficacy of modified superior gluteal artery perforator flap with V-Y advancement for the reconstruction of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus
Hai LI ; Xiangkui WU ; Chengliang DENG ; Shun’e XIAO ; Zairong WEI
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2025;41(11):1175-1182
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of the modified superior gluteal artery perforator (SGAP) flap V-Y advancement technique in the repair of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of patients who underwent modified SGAP flap V-Y advancement for the reconstruction of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus wounds at the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, between January 2019 and January 2025. The surgical procedure involved two stages. During the first stage, the sinus tract was preoperatively marked with methylene blue, followed by complete excision of the sinus and surrounding involved tissues. The resultant wound was then treated with vacuum sealing drainage for 3 to 5 days. The second stage consisted of flap repair. A portable Doppler ultrasound was used to identify and mark the superior gluteal artery perforator on one side of the wound. A V-shaped flap was designed transversely, with the base corresponding to the length of the subcutaneous tissue defect on the wound side and the superior and inferior borders extending laterally along the wound margins, ensuring the 1-2 SGAP was included within the flap. Intraoperatively, the wound was re-debrided. The epidermis was removed from the base of the V-shaped flap, and the dermis and subcutaneous tissue were dissected. The dermis and superficial subcutaneous tissue of the contralateral wound edge were also dissected. The flap was then advanced in a V-Y fashion to cover the wound. The de-epithelialized portion of the flap was imbricated and sutured to the contralateral skin edge near the midline. The donor site at the apex of the V-shaped flap was closed directly after subcutaneous tissue tension relief, resulting in a Y-shaped closure. Postoperative flap survival, incision healing, and complications were observed. At the final follow-up, flap appearance, texture, surgical site scarring, and sinus recurrence were assessed, and patient satisfaction with the surgical outcome was investigated.Results:A total of eight patients were included in the study, comprising six males and two females, with ages ranging from 14 to 41 years (mean 22.4 years). Two patients presented with multiple sinus tracts, two with chronic sinus tracts and recurrent inflammation with scar formation, and four with postoperative recurrence. The area of the wound defect after debridement ranged from 4.5 cm×5.0 cm to 6.5 cm×8.0 cm. The flap dimensions ranged from 4.5 cm × 6.0 cm to 6.5 cm × 12.5 cm, with a mean V-shaped flap apex angle of 35° ± 2° (range 20° to 60°). In one patient, slight exudate was observed at the base of the flap, which healed after 12 days of dressing changes and drainage. The remaining flaps survived successfully, and primary closure was achieved in both the donor and recipient sites. The patients were followed for a period of 3 to 64 months, with a mean follow-up duration of 10.7 months. In all patients, the sacrococcygeal flap showed no evidence of bulkiness, exhibiting a color similar to the surrounding skin and a soft texture. Linear scars remained at the surgical site, with no complaints of itching, pain, or other discomfort affecting daily life. No recurrence of pilonidal sinus was observed during the follow-up period. Patients reported satisfaction with the appearance of their buttocks.Conclusion:The modified SGAP flap V-Y advancement technique for the repair of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus effectively elevates the gluteal cleft, facilitates off-midline closure, demonstrates reliable result, and provides a high level of patient satisfaction.
6.Establishment and assessment of deep vein thrombosis model in rats in a plateau hypoxic environment
Xiaobo HAN ; Yahao CHAI ; Jiawei GAO ; Xinkai DENG ; Xiao LI ; Jialin WU ; Xiaoli HAN ; Guoxiang LI ; Yinjie ZHAO ; Xi YANG ; Qi AO ; Lei ZHANG ; Hongwei HAN ; Zhixue LIU
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2025;33(8):1133-1143
Objective To establish a rat model of venous thrombosis in a plateau hypobaric hypoxic environment and to investigate the effect of this environment on venous thrombosis.Methods A total of 144 healthy male SD rats were assigned randomly to four groups(n=36 rats per group):a plains sham operation(A)group,plains operation(B)group,plateau altitude 6000 m+sham operation(C)group,and plateau altitude 6000 m+surgery(D)group.Rats in A and B groups were maintained in a plains normoxic environment,while rats in C and D groups C and D were subjected to a plateau environment.Rats in the surgical groups underwent quantitative constriction to incompletely obstruct the inferior vena cava blood flow.Each group was further divided into subgroups based on time:1,3,5,7,14,and 21 d(n=6 rats per group).Regular vascular ultrasound monitoring was conducted,and blood samples were taken for whole blood viscosity testing and the assessment of inflammatory indicators,including endothelin-1(ET-1),interleukin-6(IL-6)and tissue factor(TF).Coagulation function was evaluated through the activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT),prothrombin time(PT),thrombin time(TT),fibrinogen(FIB)and D-dimer.After the observation period,the experimental animals were sacrificed and the limbs were removed.Thrombus samples were stained with hematoxylin/eosin(HE),and the thrombus wet mass was measured.Results The thrombosis incidence was significantly higher in the plateau D group than in B group,accompanied by a marked increase in blood viscosity and hematocrit(P<0.01).Additionally,levels of ET-1,IL-6,and TF were significantly elevated(P<0.05),indicating a coagulation disorder.Conclusions A plateau hypoxic environment model can be successfully simulated by quantitative coarctation of the inferior vena cava,combined with a specialized environmental chamber.The findings of this study suggest that a plateau hypoxic environment promotes venous thrombosis.
7.Prediction of MGMT Promoter Methylation in Glioma Using Diffusion MRI-Based Habitat Subregion Analysis
Huinan XIAO ; Kaiji DENG ; Wanyi ZHENG ; Zhenxing WU ; Yuting SHI ; Yingying HE ; Xue XU ; Yunjing XUE ; Rifeng JIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2025;33(9):936-947
Purpose To evaluate the predictive performance of mean apparent propagator-magnetic resonance imaging(MAP-MRI)combined with habitat analysis for determining O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase(MGMT)promoter methylation status in glioma.Materials and Methods This retrospective study analyzed MRI and clinical data from 55 patients with surgically confirmed glioma at Fujian Medical University Union Hospital from January 2019 to December 2023.All patients underwent structural and diffusion-weighted imaging.Three-dimensional volumes of interest were delineated in the tumor solid region using ImageJ software.The nn-FAE tool was used to segment the tumor solid region into two habitat subregions based on mean diffusivity(MD)maps:high-MD and low-MD habitats.Average diffusion parameter values were extracted from the entire tumor solid region and each habitat subregion.Differences in parameters between methylated and unmethylated groups were compared,and the area under the curve was calculated.Results Among 55 patients,significant differences were observed in all MAP-MRI parameters and MD in the tumor solid region and low-MD habitat,as well as all parameters in the high-MD habitat between methylated and unmethylated groups(t/Z=-3.780-3.153,all P<0.05).The return-to-origin probability(RTOP)in the low-MD habitat demonstrated the highest diagnostic performance,with the area under the curve improving from 0.771 before habitat analysis to 0.827 after habitat analysis.In the high-grade subgroup,significant differences were observed in return-to-axis probability(RTAP)and RTOP in the tumor solid region;RTOP,non-Gaussianity,non-Gaussianity axial,and RTAP in the low-MD habitat;and non-Gaussianity in the high-MD habitat(t/Z=-2.820--1.976,all P<0.05).RTOP in the low-MD habitat again showed optimal diagnostic efficacy(the area under the curve 0.725 before habitat analysis,0.798 after).Multivariate analysis identified RTAP and RTOP in the tumor solid region and low-MD habitat as independent predictors of MGMT methylation.Conclusion MAP-MRI diffusion parameters demonstrate the ability to predict MGMT promoter methylation status in glioma,with superior performance compared with diffusion tensor imaging.Habitat imaging further enhances the predictive efficacy of MAP-MRI parameters for MGMT promoter methylation.
8.Repair effect of oleuropein on OGD/R-induced neuronal damage by regulating Hippo-YAP signaling pathway
Yanling DENG ; Zhigang WU ; Qian XIAO ; Ke ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(11):2607-2612,2618
Objective:To investigate the effects of oleuropein(OE)on oxygen glucose deprivation/reperfusion(OGD/R)in-duced neuronal damage and Hippo-Yes associated protein(YAP)signaling pathway.Methods:Neurons were grouped into Control group,OGD/R group,OE-L group,OE-M group,OE-H group and OE-H+YAP inhibitor(VP)group;detection of cell activity;cell proliferation and apoptosis were detected in each group;the levels of inflammatory factors and oxidative stress were detected;the ex-pression levels of Cyclin D1,cell cycle negative regulator(P21),B cell lymphoma 2(Bcl-2),Bcl-2 associated X protein(Bax),YAP and transcription coactivator with PDZ-binding motif(TAZ)were detected.Results:In OGD/R group,deep staining of neuronal cell nuclei,EdU positive rate,Cyclin D1,Bcl-2,YAP and TAZ expressions were decreased,P21,TNF-α,IL-6,MDA,SOD,apop-tosis rate and Bax expression were increased(P<0.05).The cell nucleus was gradually restored to normal by OE,the blue staining was gradually lightest,the EdU positive rate,Cyclin D1,Bcl-2,YAP and TAZ levels were increased,and the expressions of P21,TNF-α,IL-6,MDA,SOD,apoptosis rate and Bax were decreased(P<0.05);VP reverse protective effect of OE on OGD/R-induced neuronal injury.Conclusion:OE can improve OGD/R-induced neuronal damage by activating Hippo/YAP signaling pathway.
9.Analysis of magnetic resonance imaging features of spinal adnexal tuberculosis
Yuan TIAN ; Ning WU ; Jie-ai LIU ; Mei TIAN ; Yue DENG ; Shan YU ; Xiao-dong YUAN
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(1):55-59
Objective To summarize the magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)features of spinal adnexal tuberculosis in order to improve its early diagnosis.Methods Totally 21 spinal adnexal tuberculosis patients confirmed at some hospital from January 2019 to October 2023 had their clinical data and MRI images analyzed retrospectively to determine the basic clinical characteristics and MRI features.Results Of the 21 patients,8 ones had sudden lower extremity weakness and pyramidal tract signs,and the remaining 13 ones had no significant symptoms of neurologic deficit.The lesion involvement ranged from C4 to L5 vertebrae,with the involvement of lumbar segments in 13 cases,thoracic segments in 6 cases and cervical segments in 2 cases.There were 15 cases that had tuberculosis involving in only a single spinal adnexa and peripheral soft tissue,4 cases in 2 vertebrae and 2 cases in 3 vertebrae.There were 9 cases involving in pedicles,8 cases in vertebral plates and some cases involving in sphenoid process,transverse process or facet joints.The MRI features of spinal adnexal tuberculosis included the tuberculosis-infected bone showing slightly low signals on T1WI while slightly high signals on T2WI,edge enhancement by enhanced scan and edema and abscess of paravertebral soft tissue and intra-and extradural tuberculous abscess displayed clearly by the fat suppression and diffusion weighted imaging sequences of T2WI.Conclusion MRI effectively detects the abnormal signs of bone and soft tissue of spinal adnexal tuberculosis.The MRI findings of spinal adnexal tuberculosis are of characteristics,and MRI can be used as the first choice for imaging examination and differential diagnosis to realize early detection of spinal adnexal tuberculosis.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(1):55-59]
10.Repair effect of oleuropein on OGD/R-induced neuronal damage by regulating Hippo-YAP signaling pathway
Yanling DENG ; Zhigang WU ; Qian XIAO ; Ke ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(11):2607-2612,2618
Objective:To investigate the effects of oleuropein(OE)on oxygen glucose deprivation/reperfusion(OGD/R)in-duced neuronal damage and Hippo-Yes associated protein(YAP)signaling pathway.Methods:Neurons were grouped into Control group,OGD/R group,OE-L group,OE-M group,OE-H group and OE-H+YAP inhibitor(VP)group;detection of cell activity;cell proliferation and apoptosis were detected in each group;the levels of inflammatory factors and oxidative stress were detected;the ex-pression levels of Cyclin D1,cell cycle negative regulator(P21),B cell lymphoma 2(Bcl-2),Bcl-2 associated X protein(Bax),YAP and transcription coactivator with PDZ-binding motif(TAZ)were detected.Results:In OGD/R group,deep staining of neuronal cell nuclei,EdU positive rate,Cyclin D1,Bcl-2,YAP and TAZ expressions were decreased,P21,TNF-α,IL-6,MDA,SOD,apop-tosis rate and Bax expression were increased(P<0.05).The cell nucleus was gradually restored to normal by OE,the blue staining was gradually lightest,the EdU positive rate,Cyclin D1,Bcl-2,YAP and TAZ levels were increased,and the expressions of P21,TNF-α,IL-6,MDA,SOD,apoptosis rate and Bax were decreased(P<0.05);VP reverse protective effect of OE on OGD/R-induced neuronal injury.Conclusion:OE can improve OGD/R-induced neuronal damage by activating Hippo/YAP signaling pathway.

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