1.Analysis of plasma amino acid profiles in adolescents and adults with atopic dermatitis
Xili XU ; Dongning LI ; Han DUAN ; Fei WANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2023;56(8):742-750
Objective:To analyze changes in plasma amino acid profiles in adolescents and adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) by targeted metabolomics, to further analyze differences in plasma amino acid profiles between AD patients with elevated total IgE levels and those with normal total IgE levels, as well as between AD patients with and without allergic rhinitis, and to explore the pathogenesis of AD from the perspective of metabolic pathways.Methods:From December 2021 to June 2022, 40 AD patients aged > 12 years were collected as research subjects from the Department of Dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, and 30 healthy checkup examinees served as a control group at the same time. Plasma samples were obtained from the subjects, and high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was performed to detect levels of metabolites in the plasma samples. Principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least square-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) were carried out to analyze data and screen out differential metabolites with the variable weight value (VIP) of the first principal component being > 1 in the OPLS-DA model and the P value being < 0.05 in the t test. Possible abnormal metabolic pathways were analyzed using MetaboAnalyst 5.0 software, and differential metabolic pathways were defined as those with an impact value of > 0.1 and a P value of < 0.05. Results:PCA and OPLS-DA model analysis showed that metabolites were well differentiated among the groups, and differential metabolites and metabolic pathways were screened out. Concretely speaking, 12 differential metabolites and 8 differential metabolic pathways were identified by comparing the AD group with the control group, among which differential metabolites included arginine (metabolic levels: 28.257 ± 11.517 μmol/L vs. 21.038 ± 8.500 μmol/L, VIP = 1.32, P = 0.001), ornithine (47.597 ± 18.158 μmol/L vs. 36.937 ± 5.813 μmol/L, VIP = 1.26, P < 0.001) and histidine (78.322 ± 14.971 μmol/L vs. 100.694 ± 32.419 μmol/L, VIP = 1.33, P < 0.001), and differential metabolic pathways included arginine biosynthesis (impact = 0.482, P < 0.001) and histidine metabolism (impact = 0.221, P < 0.001). Comparisons between the AD group with elevated IgE levels and those with normal IgE levels showed 5 differential metabolites and 3 differential metabolic pathways, among which differential metabolites included lysine (313.998 ± 61.252 μmol/L vs. 285.330 ± 58.388 μmol/L, VIP = 2.25, P < 0.001) and glycine (200.807 ± 53.320 μmol/L vs. 187.056 ± 50.941 μmol/L, VIP = 1.40, P = 0.014), and differential metabolic pathways included the glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolic pathway (impact = 0.105, P = 0.001) ; by comparing the AD group with and without allergic rhinitis, 6 differential metabolites and 3 differential metabolic pathways were identified, among which the arginine biosynthesis metabolic pathway was highlighted (impact = 0.116, P < 0.001) . Conclusion:The plasma amino acid metabolites in adolescents and adults with AD were different from those in healthy controls, and elevated plasma levels of arginine and ornithine and decreased plasma level of histidine may be involved in the pathogenesis of AD; increased plasma levels of lysine and glycine were associated with AD with elevated IgE levels; the arginine biosynthetic metabolic pathway was related to AD complicated by allergic rhinitis.
2.Effects of alprostadil on oxidative stress in contrast-induced nephropathy in patients with chronic kidney disease
Baiqiang MEI ; Xili YANG ; Zhaoyan XU ; Jinming CEN ; Zhaolun ZHOU ; Jianmin LI ; Jian LI ; Jieyuan LI ; Caiqin HE ; Shaomei TANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2018;34(2):274-277
Objective To investigate the anti-oxidative effects of alprostadil on contrast-induced nephropathy(CIN)after percuteous coronary intervention (PCI)in patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD).Methods A total of 200 patients with CKD were enrolled in our hospital.According to the random number table was divided into alprostadil 100 cases,100 cases of conventional treatment group.The levels of serum creatinine (Scr),creatinine clearance (eGFR),serum cystatin C (ScysC)and 8-hydroxy-deoxyguanine (8-OHdG)were observed before and after operation at 72 h and 7 d after operation.Results The incidence of CIN in the alprostadil group was significantly lower than that in the conventional treatment group (6% vs 12%,P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the level of Scr,eGFR,ScysC and 8-OHdG between the alprostadil group and the conventional treatment group (P>0.05).The level of Scr in the alprostadil group was significantly lower than that in the conventional treatment group at 72 h and 7 d after operation.The level of eGFR was significantly higher than that of the conventional treatment group (P<0.05).The levels of ScysC and 8-OHdG in the two groups were significantly higher than those before operation at 72 h and 7 d(P>0.05).The levels of ScysC and 8-OHdG in the alprostadil group were significantly lower than those in the conventional treatment group at 72 h and 7 d after PCI(P<0.05).Conclusion Alprostadil may improve the oxidative stress in patients with CKD and provide a preventive effect on CIN.
3. Clinical application of STR genotyping diagnosis for hydatidiform mole and nonmolar gestation
Xingzheng ZHENG ; Xuying QIN ; Peng WANG ; Fei XU ; Jianhui MA ; Xili WANG ; Suwen CHEN ; Wangqin FENG ; Li ZHU ; Chenghong YIN ; Bingquan WU
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2018;47(8):609-615
Objective:
To investigate the value of short tandem repeat (STR) genotyping in the diagnostic workup of molar and non-molar gestations with correlation of histological characteristics.
Methods:
Six hundred and fifty-six cases were selected based on clinically suspected hydropic abortion and/or molar pregnancy from July 2015 to September 2017 at Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital. DNA was extracted from dissected chorionic villi and paired maternal endometrial FFPE tissue samples by Simplex OUP™ FFPE DNA Tissue Kit. STR genotyping was performed by PowerPlex 16 HS system.
Results:
DNA genotyping was informative in 649 of 656 cases, leading to identification of 215 hydatidiform mole gestations and 434 non-molar gestations. Most of non-molar gestations (375 cases, 86.4%) were diploid hydropic abortion. Various trisomy syndromes were found (53 cases, 12.2%), including trisomy 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13, 16 and 21. Only 2(0.5%) digynic triploid gestations were detected. Moreover, 4 cases (0.9%) of uniparental disomies (homologous or heterologous) were found. There were 196 cases with histologic diagnostic suspicious of hydatidiform moles were accurate sub-classified. Among them, 59 cases hydatidiform moles were under-diagnosed as diploid hydropic abortions, and 28 cases diploid hydropic abortions were over-diagnosed as hydatidiform moles.Compared with partial moles(PHM), there were no specific histomorphological features between the various types of non-molar gestations and partial moles for definitive diagnostic separation. There was no significant difference in the expression of p57kip2 among PHM, trisomy and diploid hydropic abortions group (
4.The expression of wnt1 in oral submucous fibrosis
Xili QIU ; Chunjiao XU ; Lu WANG ; Fengyuan LV ; Tingting LIU ; Meilu ZHOU ; Wenhua XU ; Yingfang WU ; Changyun FANG ; Jieying PENG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2017;33(2):219-222
Objective:To observe the expression of wnt1 in patients with oral submucous fibrosis(OSF) before and after treatment.Methods:40 patients with OSF were treated with triamcinolone acetonide combined with salvia miltiorrhiza,Before and after 4 weeks treatment,pain score of VAS and mouth opening(MO) were examined.wnt1 protein in saliva and gingival crevicular fluid(GCF) was examined by ELISA,wnt1 mRNA expression in buccal mucosa tissue was examined by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR.20 healthy subjects were served as the controls.Results:The expression of wnt1 in OSF group[buccal tissue RT-PCR (36.89 ± 10.40) × 10-5,saliva ELISA (61.61 ± 4.45) ng/L,GCF ELISA (56.20 ± 3.65) ng/L] were significantly higher than that of control group [buccal tissue RT-PCR (4.63 ± 1.53) × 10-5,saliva ELISA (40.26 ± 3.00) ng/L,GCF ELISA (53.45 ± 1.74) ng/L)] (P < 0.01).In OSF group,after treatment VAS was decreased(P <0.01),MO increased(P <0.01)),Buccal mucosa wnt1 mRNA level was positively correlated with wnt1 protein in saliva and GCF,negativity with MO (P < 0.05),saliva wnt1 was positively correlated with VAS and GCF wnt1,negitively with MO(P < 0.05).Conclusion:Wnt1 might take part in the occurrence and development of OSF.The detection of wnt1 in saliva and GCF might be a noninvasive method for the evaluation of OSF treatment.
5.Correlation between efficacy of Ticagrelor and CYP2C19 gene polymorphism in patients with diabetes mel-litus complicated with acute coronary syndrome receiving PCI
Qian LIANG ; Wei WANG ; Xili YANG ; Weijie LI ; Zhaoyan XU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(19):3276-3280
Objective To study the CYP2C19 genotype in patients with acute coronary syndrome(ACS) complicated with diabetes mellitus(DM)receiving percutaneous coronary intervension(PCI)by polymerase chain reaction(PCR),and to evaluate the efficacy of Ticagrelor in CYP2C19 gene polymorphism. Methods A total of 494 ACS patients with DM were enrolled. The patients were divided into routine treatment group and individual treatment group. Routine treatment group received 0.1 g/d aspirin/d and 75 mg/d of Clopidogrel. CYP2C19 gene polymorphism was examined in individual treatment group.(*1/*1)was classified into fast metabolic type,mutant heterozygous type(*1/*2,*1/*3)into intermediate metabolic type and mutant pure type (*2/*2,*2/*3,*3/*3) into slow metabolic type. Fast metabolic type received aspirin 0.1 g/d and Clopidogrel 75 mg/d,and intermediate and slow metabolic type received aspirin 0.1 g/d and Ticagrelor 90 mg bid for 12 months or more to observe the inci-dence of adverse cardiovascular events ,bleeding and other adverse reactions in 2 groups. Results The incidence of cardiac death ,recurrent myocardial infarction and angina pectoris ,stroke ,stent thrombosis and target vessel revascularization in routine treatment group was significantly higher than that in individual treatment group(P <0.05). There was no significant difference between two groups in terms of major bleeding and secondary bleeding (P > 0.05). The minimum bleeding rate was slightly higher in intermediate metabolic type in individual treatment group but without significantly difference when compared with that in fast metabolic type and slow metabolic type (both P>0.05). Conclusion Without elevating the risk of bleeding within 12 months,the efficacy of Ticagrelor is not affected by CYP2C19 gene polymorphism in patients with ACS complicated with DM after PCI.
6.Correlation Analysis between Morning Blood Pressure Surge and Coronary Microvascular dysfunction
Jianyu ZHANG ; Qian LIANG ; Zhaoyan XU ; Jian LI ; Jinming CEN ; Baiqiang MEI ; Xili YANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(24):4090-4093
Objective To investigate the correlation between morning blood pressure surge and Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction.Methods 58 cases of patients with hypertension in our hospital were given 24 h ambu-latory blood pressure monitoring(ambulatory blood pressure monitoring,ABPM).The coronary microvascular dys-function was estimated by the index of microcirculatory resistance(IMR). All cases were given biochemical test-ing,included TCH,TG,HDL-c,LDL-c and SUA.Results According to whether ABMP was arise,the patient were divided into MBPS group(n=21)and the Non-MBPS group(n=37).24 h,day,night and morning peak of systolic blood pressure were significantly higher in the morning peak group than in the average morning peak group. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that,MBPS,24 h average systolic blood pressure,day average systolic blood pressure,night average systolic blood pressure,and age were independent risk factors for coronary artery disease.Conclusion Morning blood pressure surge is closely related to severity of coronary microcirculation dysfunction. It is an independent risk factor for coronary microcirculation dysfunction. To control the blood pres-sure in patients with hypertension effectively can reduce morning peak target organ damage.
7.Association of TaqI B polymorphisms of CETP gene and Rosuvastatin with the curative effect of CHD patients with IGT
Xili YANG ; Zhaoyan XU ; Jianyu ZHANG ; Zhaolun ZHOU ; Jianmin LI ; Weibiao CAI ; Jian LI ; Jinming CEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(20):3416-3418
Objective To compare the changes of plasma lipid indexes and coronary artery atherosclerotic plaque in TaqI B genotypes in CHD patients with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) before and after statin therapy. Methods A total of 196 CHD with IGT and 160 controls were included. The changes of plasma lipid indexes and coronary artery atherosclerotic plaque in TaqI B genotypes were analyzed before and after Rosovastatin therapy. Sequenom Mass ARRAY platform was used to detect the CETP TaqI B SNPs. Results The genotype frequency of the B1B1, B1B2 and B2B2 in CHD with IGT group was 35.7%, 48.0% and 16.3% respectively, while in control group was 31.3%, 53.1% and 15.6% respectively. HDL-C, PA and MLA levels increased after Rosuvastatin therapy, while LDL-C, TG, TCH, Lpa, PA, EEMA and PB levels decreased. Conclusions CETP gene polymorphisms TaqI B would have association with the effects of Rosuvastatin therapy in the CHD with IGT.
8.Analysis on applying model of educating diabetics in health knowledge and filinging relevant data
Xiaolan LIU ; Xili ZHAO ; Weiwei XU ; Li ZHANG ; Guoping JIANG
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(20):2554-2556
Objective To explore the effect of applying the management model of educating diabetics in health knowledge and filinging relevant data .Methods 1 000 patients with type 2 diabetes in hospital were randomly assigned into the experimental group and the control group ,and all of them received health education .In addition ,relevant data were filed in the experimental group ,then the compliance behavior ,general metabolic indicators and occurrences of complications were compared before and after the education in 1 ,3 and 6 months between these two groups .Results The general metabolic indicators in experimental group were better than the control group(P<0 .05);and the compliance behavior of the experimental group patients were improved obviously (P<0 .05);and the cases of the patients with complications from random visit were also obviously lower in the experimental group (P<0 .05) . After 1 month or 6 months ,the two groups of patients′qualities of life were significantly increased ,but the experimental group′was improved more obviously(P<0 .05) .After 6 months ,the degree of satisfaction of the experimental group was 91 .6% (458/500) , the control group′was 68 .2% (341/500) .The satisfaction of experimental group was significantly higher than the control group (P<0 .05) .Conclusion The management model to patients with type 2 diabetes could effectively improve patients′metabolic level and reduces the occurrences of complications and improves the therapeutic effect .
9.Effective analysis on cool-tipped catheter ablation of epicardial accessory pathway
Xutao WEN ; Haibin TAN ; Xili YANG ; Zhaoyan XU ; Huanyu HUANG
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(10):1190-1191,1193
Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of cool-tipped saline-irrigated catheter ablation of epicardial accesso-ry pathway in the patients after failure of conventional radiofrequency ablation .Methods 30 patients with epicardial accessory path-way after failuer of conventional radiofrequency ablation were included in this study ,among them ,25 cases of the left accessory pathway and 5 cases of the right accessory prathway used the cool-tipped catheter for conducting ablation through the endocardium (ventricular side or atrial side) or coronary sinus .Results All patients achieved success ,no intraoperative and postoperative related complications occurred .Conclusion The cool-tipped saline-irrigated catheter ablation of epicardial accessory pathway is effective and safe in the patients after failure of conventional radiofrequency ablation ,which may improve the success rate of epicardial acces-sory pathway ablation .
10.The coronary introvascular ultrasound features of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Jingming CEN ; Qian LIANG ; Qingyuan XIONG ; Xili YANG ; Zhaoyan XU ; Baiqiang MEI ; Weibiao CAI ; Yuanyuan KE
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2013;(1):65-68
Objective To study the characteristics and clinical significance of the coronary plaques in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Methods A total of 91 patients undergoing coronary artery angiography (CAG) were selected and divided into two groups according to with or without BPH,56 cases in BPH group,46 cases in control group.The qualitative and quantitative characteristics of 102 lesions area were analyzed by intravascular ultrosound (IVUS),including external elastic membrane-cross-sectional area (EEM-CSA),minimal lumen area (MLA),plaques area (PA),plaques burden (PB),reference external elastic membrane-cross-sectional area (REEM-CSA),reference minimal lumen area (RMAL),reference plaques area (RPA) and reference plaques burden (RPB).Results IVUS showed a higher rate of area stenosis than did the CAG [(58.2± 7.1)% vs.(55.9 ± 5.2)%,P<0.01].BPH group had more soft plaques,eccentric plaques,positive remodeling and less calcified than did the control group (P<0.05).The MLA and RMAL of BPH group were smaller than those of control group:MAL [(5.61±0.96) mm2 vs.(6.06±0.75) mm2,P<0.05],RMAL[(9.26±1.05) mm2 vs.(10.02±1.10) mm2,P<0.05]; while the EEM-CSA,PA,PB,RPA,RPB were larger than those of control group:EEM-CSA[(14.51±1.10)mm2 vs.(13.37±1.02)mm2],PA[(8.90±1.24) mm2 vs.(7.31±1.04) mm2],PB[(61.26±6.53)% vs.(54.53±5.69)%],RPA[(4.26±1.15) mm2 vs.(3.73±1.33) mm2],RPB [(31.30±8.37) % vs.(26.81±8.75) %,P<0.05].Conclusions IVUS has a higher value on evaluation of mild to moderate coronary artery stenosis.Evidence of myocardial ischemia in patients with BPH needs further excludeing coronary heart disease.

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