1.Genetic testing and clinical phenotypic analysis of familial vitreous amyloidosis in two Han Chinese families
Wei ZHENG ; Haibo LI ; Xueyong ZHANG ; Xuezhi ZHOU ; Yuanyuan CHEN ; Junfeng MAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2021;39(8):714-718
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics of two Han families with familial vitreous amyloidosis (FVA) and the gene mutation.Methods:A pedigree investigation was performed.Two Han Chinese families with FVA treated in Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from January 2015 to December 2018 were collected.General examination and ophthalmic examination were performed among 112 members of the two families.Peripheral blood samples were collected from 32 family members (15 patients in MZ001 pedigree, 7 patients in MZ002 pedigree, and 5 persons with normal clinical phenotype from each pedigree) for DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification, transthyretin ( TTR) gene screening and sequencing.Vitreous biopsy following three-channel 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy was performed on the two probands in the two families.Vitreous specimens were sent for pathological examination.This study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki.The study protocol was approved by an Ethics Committee of Xiangya Hospital of Central South University (No.201412463), and written informed consent was obtained from all subjects before any medical examination. Results:In MZ001, there were 15 cases of the 63 members presented bilateral vitreous opacity at an average age of (43.6±5.8) years.No lesion was found in nervous system, cardiovascular system, kidney or liver in general inspection.The vitreous of the proband (Ⅲ13) was so sticky that could not be totally removed during vitrectomy.The vitreous specimen showed positive Congo red staining.Ⅲ13 had elevated intraocular pressure after vitrectomy and was diagnosed as open-angle glaucoma.Gene sequencing revealed Gly83Arg mutation in the exon 3 of TTR gene.In MZ002, 7 cases of 49 members had bilateral vitreous opacity at an average age of (50.4±5.5) years, among which, 3 cases appeared symptoms of limb numbness and decreased muscle strength.The vitreous body of the proband (Ⅱ11) in MZ002 pedigree was looser and easier to remove during vitrectomy than that of Ⅲ13 in MZ001 pedigree.Vitreous specimen of Ⅱ11 was positive with Congo red staining.Gene sequencing revealed an Ala36Pro variant in the exon 3 of TTR gene. Conclusions:Gly83Arg or Ala36Pro mutation of TTR gene can cause FVA.Different mutations can lead to different clinical phenotypes such as age of onset, clinical symptoms and complications of other systems.
2.The forensic significance of characteristics of the protein degradation in puparium cases ofChrysomyia megacephala
Na ZHENG ; Xuezhi SHI ; Guanghui ZHU ; Hanben NIU ; Xinmin FAN ; Jie LIU ; Xianxiong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2016;31(4):355-357
Objective To observe the protein degredation of empty puparium cases ofC. megacephala after weathering and to explore its practical significance on postmortem interval estimation in forensic science. MethodsThe standardized feeding was used inC. megacephala, and the empty puparium cases were collected and put into the forest. They were taken back 5 days, and 10 days later, respectively. The spectra were collected and preprocessed, and then the absorption peaks of amides were read, and curve fitting was performed in the average spectra of each group. The statistical analysis was performed by SPSS 19.0.Results Compared to control group, ifve days post weathering, the position of amideⅠabsorption peak showed blue shift, but the amideⅡabsorption peak showed no shift, moreover, none of the amide absorption peaks showed changes inpeak intensity. For the secondary structures, α-helix decreased and β-sheet increased slightly, however, β-turn did not change; Ten days post weathering, the positions of both amideⅠandⅡabsorption peaks showed blue shift, and an obviousshoulder peak appeared in amide I absorption peak. Meanwhile, both of amideⅠandⅡabsorption peaks showed decreased in peak intensity. Moreover, for the secondary structures, α-helix and β-sheet showed the same tendency as in the 5th day group, except for the β-turn increased dramaticlly.Conclusion The spectra of the empty puparium cases of C. megacephala showed that the absorption peaks of amideⅠandⅡpresented certain characteristic features within ten days post weathering, and estimate relative long-time postmortem interval.
3.The identiifcation study on sudden unexpected death of acute myocardial ischemia by two-dimension infrared ;spectroscopy(
Na ZHENG ; Xuezhi SHI ; Shu LI ; Hanben NIU ; Jie LIU ; Xinmin FAN
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2016;31(6):554-556,562
Objective To detect the molecular characteristics of the serum samples of rats suffered from sudden unexpected death of acute myocardial ischemia (experimental group) and death caused by air embolism (control group) applied by ATR-FTIR, and to discuss the forensic signiifcance of identiifcation of causes of death by sudden unexpected death of acute myocardial ischemia by two-dimension infrared spectroscopy. Methods Adult male SD rats were randomly divided into SCD group and DCAE group. The serum samples were analyzed by ATR-FTIR. The similarity coefifcient of spectra between two groups was analyzed by OMNIC software. The spectra with higher signal-noise ratio were obtained and used to build two-dimension spectra model by Matlab 2010a software. Results The peak shapes, positions and intensities of the spectra were extremely similar between two groups, and the similarity coefifcient reached 99.78%. Meanwhile, the similarity coefifcient of second derivative spectra decreased to 98.62% between two groups. Moreover, on the two-dimension spectra model, the component differences were present at about 1 625cm-1, 1 550cm-1, 1 080cm-1 and 860cm-1, and the number of auto-peaks was different, which suggested that the evident differences were related to the molecular contents of protein, glycogen, nuclear acid, and so on. Conclusion It is hard to differentiate the molecular differences of serum samples of rats between SCD and DACE based on one-dimension spectra. However, two-dimension infrared spectra could intuitively and effectively relfect the molecular differences, and it would apply to determining the cause of death in forensic science.
4.Evaluation of curative effect between minimally invasive point inversion stripping and the traditional treatment of saphenous vein
Xuezhi ZHENG ; Chao WANG ; Lifeng XUE
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;22(1):91-92
Objective To compare the treatment effects of minimally invasive exfoliation's point of varicose veins pump-stripping surgery and traditional treatment of varicose veins of lower extremity surgery.Methods 106 cases with lower extremity varicose veins were simple randomly divided into A,B groups.A team exfoliation new minimally invasive devices for minimally invasive varicose veins stripping point-pumping operation,B group is the traditional line of lower extremity venous stripping pump surgery,after the results of comparative assessment.Results Hemorrhage (15.3 ± 5.4) mL,operation time (58.9 ± 14.3) min,hospitalization time (4.8 ± 1.3) d and operation cost (5124.5 ± 524.7) yuan of group A were lower than those of group B [(65.4 ± 25.1) mL,(72.5 ± 18.6) min,(6.8 ±2.4) D and (6 179.6 ± 623.8) yuan] (P =0.023,0.035,0.019,0.027).Conclusion The minimally nvasive exfoliation's saphenous vein high ligation stripping point-pumping operation not only small wounds,easy to operate,and less post-operative complications and rapid recovery,and on the cost of hospitalization is superior to traditional surgery.
5.Application study in pre hospital first aid of modified early warning score
Yi XIE ; Xuezhi CHEN ; Yiqiang SU ; Ruiqi ZHENG ; Xuehua CHEN ; Miaofeng CAI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(24):46-49
Objective To investigate the application value of modified early warning score (MEWS) for assessment of patients in pre hospital first aid.Methods For patients with MEWS method in 3 478 cases of pre hospital first aid,scored in 0-4,5-9 and ≥ 10 points.Analysis of the relationship between the distribution and severity in patients with different grades,and tracing the fate and the condition of patients after admission.Results In MEWS patients with low 0-4 points was divided into pre hospital first aid,accounted for 69.18% (2 406/3 478),severe cases accounted for 2.58% (62/2 406); MEWS 5-9 accounted for 21.54% (749/3 478),severe patients increased to 37.92% (284/749); MEWS ≥ 10 points accounted for only 9.29% (323/3 478),severe patients increased to 87.00% (281/323).MEWS scores higher ratio in patients with severe more,MEWS 5-9 points,severe patients with MEWS ≥ 10 points 0-4 critical patients proportion (P < 0.01).MEWS 5-9 points,≥ 10 points patients admitted to a specialist ward and intensive care units treatment compared with MEWS 0-4 points patients increased significandy (P < 0.01),the mortality rate was also significandy increased (P < 0.01).Conclusion The MEWS method in pre hospital first aid to early warning of potential in critically ill patients,the higher score,the more serious condition,the higher mortality rate.
6.Web Research Learning of Physiology in Rehabilitation Specialty
Xuezhi ZHENG ; Xiudong JIN ; Xudong ZHANG ; Guilian LIU ; Wei SUN ; Hong NIAN ; Yanzhong GUAN ; Li LI ; Qiuling XU ; Rab GUO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(9):896-897
This paper introduced the implementing process, characteristics and effects of the web research learning of physiology. Research learning based on Web promoted reform of physiology teaching, enhanced ability of self-study, integration and innovative of students
7.Analysis of Adverse Reactions Induced by Mebendazole
Weiyong YIN ; Rongyuan ZHENG ; Xuezhi YANG ; Zhenguo ZHU ; Qiaowen TONG ;
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2007;0(02):-
Objective:To review literature reports of varieties of ADRs induced by mebendazole to provide a sci- entific foundation for clinical revaluation of mebendazole.Method:The related literatures in the internal and external medi- cine medical database in 1994-2004 were explored,and then both analysis and statistics were conducted with the methods of epidemiolngy and literature analysis.Result:ADRs induced by mebendazole could be involved in multiple organs.Most victims were children and the elderly.Their latent periods were determined by the types of ADRs,which had a variety of forms.Conclusion:Mebendazole was potentially unsafe.So we should strengthen our rational drug use and post-marketing revaluation of safety.
8.A Clinical Study of the Relationship Between Puerarin Sterile Injection Powder and Fever
Guoqian CHEN ; Rongyuan ZHENG ; Xiaoli CHEN ; Suili YANG ; Qiang YE ; Yang ZHANG ; Xuezhi YANG ;
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2006;0(04):-
0.05).The difference between the two groups was not significant(P=0.834).Conclusion:The incidence of drug fever induced by the use of puerarin sterile injection powder was not more than that of the controlled group.
9.Application Stereoscopic Teaching Materials to Increase the Physiological Teaching Quality
Li LI ; Hong NIAN ; Xuezhi ZHENG ; Guilian LIU ; Wei SUN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2005;0(06):-
Textbook is the embodiment of teaching content and teaching method.Stereoscopic teaching materials construction is the key of making good education reform and increasing teaching quality and one of the most important constructions in medical colleges and universities.Taking the features of physiology into consideration,this paper elaborated the contents of stereoscopic teaching materials and discussed some advantage of teaching material construction.
10.Exploitation and application of physiological web-based teaching
Wei SUN ; Li LI ; Guilian LIU ; Hong NIAN ; Xuezhi ZHENG ; Qiuling XU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2003;0(04):-
Developing web-based teaching is one of the foremost tasks for medical education by using multimedia technology.This paper made a brief analysis on exploitation of physiological web-based teaching system,the advantages of web-based teaching and its application.


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