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Luo N, Li LY, Ye CY, Liu XY, Wang L, Wang E. [The correlation between burst suppression on electroencephalogram during laparoscopic surgery and emergence delirium in elderly patients]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2023; 103:3263-3267. [PMID: 37926569 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20230630-01115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the relationship between intraoperative electroencephalogram burst suppression (BS) and emergence delirium (ED) in elderly patients undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery under total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA). Methods: From October 2017 to September 2019, a total of 358 elderly patients who underwent elective laparoscopic surgery under TIVA at Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, were included. Patients were divided into two groups based on the confusion assessment method for the intensive care unit (CAM-ICU) assessment conducted before leaving the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU): the ED group [n=63, 46 males, 17 females, average age of (70.8±0.6) years] and the non-ED group [n=295, 220 males, 75 females, average age of (69.7±0.2) years]. Preoperative general information, intraoperative conditions, and intraoperative electroencephalogram BS status were collected. A multivariate logistic regression model was employed to identify risk factors associated with ED. Results: In the ED group, the duration of surgery, intraoperative blood loss, the burst suppression ratio (BSR)>10% lasting for more than 1 minute were (224.4±9.6) min, (240.8±33.9) ml, 36.5% (23/63), respectively, which were higher than those of the non-ED group [(204.7±3.6) min, (150.5±9.2) ml, 21.7% (64/295), all P<0.05]. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that a longer duration of education was a protective factor for ED (OR=0.904, 95%CI: 0.833-0.982,P=0.016), whereas increased intraoperative blood loss (OR=1.002, 95%CI: 1.000-1.003, P=0.013) and BSR>10% lasting for more than 1 minute (OR=2.131, 95%CI: 1.004-4.524,P=0.049) were identified as risk factors for ED. Conclusion: In elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery under TIVA, intraoperative electroencephalogram BS may be a risk factor for ED.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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Yue CS, Li LY, Tian Y, Yang J, Hu JR, Liu X, Peng ZZ, Chen L, Yang QW, Zi WJ. [Analysis of factors associated with futile recanalization after endovascular treatment for acute ischemic stroke with large vessels occlusion in anterior intracranial circulation]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2023; 103:2225-2232. [PMID: 37544758 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20230104-00018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Objective: To analyze the related factors of futile recanalization (FR) after emergency endovascular treatment of large artery occlusion in anterior circulation. Methods: Three studies on endovascular treatment of acute anterior circulation large vessels occlusion stroke were selected, and their data were merged for retrospective analysis. Patients were divided into the FR group and favorable prognosis group according to the functional prognosis. Risk factor analysis was conducted using multivariate logistic regression. Results: A total of 1 581 patients were finally included, with 858 (48.9%) patients in favorable prognosis group and 926 (51.91%) patients in FR group. Among them, there were 939 males and 642 females, with a mean age of (65±12) years. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score (OR=1.089,95%CI:1.066-1.113), puncture to recanalization time (OR=0.756, 95%CI:0.586-0.971), age (OR=1.04,95%CI:1.029-1.051), serum glucose (OR=1.101,95%CI:1.062-1.143), systolic blood pressure (OR=1.005,95%CI:1.001-1.010), passes≥3(OR=1.941,95%CI:1.294-2.941)Alberta stroke program early CT (ASPECT) score (OR=0.919,95%CI:0.847-0.996), occlusion site (M1 segment of middle cerebral artery, OR=0.744,95%CI:0.565-0.980) and collateral circulation [(2 points, OR=0.757, 95%CI:0.581-0.985); (3-4 points, adjusted OR=0.640, 95%CI: 0.472-0.866)] were independent factors of FR. Conclusion: The incidence of FR in patients with large artery occlusion in anterior circulation who achieve satisfied reperfusion after endovascular treatment is high. Higher NIHSS score, longer puncture to recanalization time, older age, higher serum glucose and systolic blood pressure are risk factors, while lower ASPECTS, occlusion in cerebral middle M1 segment, better collateral circulation are protective factors.
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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Chen YY, Liu H, Li LY, Li LJ, Wang HQ, Song J, Wu YH, Guan J, Xing LM, Wang GJ, Qu W, Liu H, Wang XM, Shao ZH, Fu R. [Role and clinical significance of MUC4 gene mutations in thrombotic events in patients with classic paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria]. Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 2023; 44:561-566. [PMID: 37749036 PMCID: PMC10509626 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2023.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the role and clinical significance of MUC4 gene mutations in thrombotic events in patients with classic paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) patients. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data and gene sequencing results of 45 patients with classic PNH admitted to the Department of Hematology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, from June 2018 to February 2022. MUC4 gene mutations in patients with classic PNH were summarized, and the risk factors for thrombotic events in these patients were analyzed. Additionally, the effects of MUC4 gene mutations on the cumulative incidence and survival of thrombotic events in patients with classic PNH were determined. Results: The detection rate of MUC4 gene mutations in patients with classic PNH who experienced thrombotic events (thrombotic group) was 68.8% (11/16), which was significantly higher than that in the non-thrombotic group [10.3% (3/29) ] (P<0.001). All mutations occurred in exon 2. MUC4 mutation (OR=20.815, P=0.010) was identified as an independent risk factor for thrombotic events in patients with classic PNH. The cumulative incidence of thrombotic events was 78.6% (11/14) in the MUC4 gene mutation group (mutation group) and 16.1% (5/31) in the non-mutation group, showing a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.001). Survival analysis showed a lower overall survival (OS) rate in the thrombotic group compared with that in the non-thrombotic group [ (34.4±25.2) % vs. (62.7±19.3) % ] (P=0.045). The OS rate of patients was (41.7±29.9) % in the mutation group and (59.1±18.3) % in the non-mutation group (P=0.487) . Conclusion: MUC4 gene mutations are associated with an increased incidence of thrombotic events in classic PNH patients, highlighting their role as independent risk factors for thrombosis in this population. These mutations can be considered a novel predictive factor that aids in evaluating the risk of thrombosis in patients with classic PNH.
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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Ji XZ, Liu S, Wang WZ, Zhao YT, Li LY, Zhang WL, Shen GF, Deng FR, Guo XB. [Associations between indoor volatile organic compounds and nocturnal heart rate variability of young female adults: A panel study]. Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2023; 55:488-494. [PMID: 37291925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between short-term exposure to indoor total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) and nocturnal heart rate variability (HRV) among young female adults. METHODS This panel study recruited 50 young females from one university in Beijing, China from December 2021 to April 2022. All the participants underwent two sequential visits. During each visit, real time indoor TVOC concentration was monitored using an indoor air quality detector. The real time levels of indoor temperature, relative humidity, noise, carbon dioxide and fine particulate matter were monitored using a temperature and humidity meter, a noise meter, a carbon dioxide meter and a particulate counter, respectively. HRV parameters were measured using a 12-lead Holter. Mixed-effects models were used to evaluate the association between the TVOC and HRV parameters and establish the exposure-response relationships, and two-pollutant models were applied to examine the robustness of the results. RESULTS The mean age of the 50 female subjects was (22.5±2.3) years, and the mean body mass index was (20.4±1.9) kg/m2. During this study, the median (interquartile range) of indoor TVOC concentrations was 0.069 (0.046) mg/m3, the median (interquartile range) of indoor temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, noise level and fine particulate matter concentration were 24.3 (2.7) ℃, 38.5% (15.0%), 0.1% (0.1%), 52.7 (5.8) dB(A) and 10.3 (21.5) μg/m3, respectively. Short-term exposure to indoor TVOC was associated with significant changes in time-domain and frequency-domain HRV parameters, and the exposure metric for most HRV parameters with the most significant changes was 1 h-moving average. Along with a 0.01 mg/m3 increment in 1 h-moving average concentration of indoor TVOC, this study observed decreases of 1.89% (95%CI: -2.28%, -1.50%) in standard deviation of all normal to normal intervals (SDNN), 1.92% (95%CI: -2.32%, -1.51%) in standard deviation of average normal to normal intervals (SDANN), 0.64% (95%CI: -1.13%, -0.14%) in percentage of adjacent NN intervals differing by more than 50 ms (pNN50), 3.52% (95%CI: -4.30%, -2.74%) in total power (TP), 5.01% (95%CI: -6.21%, -3.79%) in very low frequency (VLF) power, and 4.36% (95%CI: -5.16%, -3.55%) in low frequency (LF) power. The exposure-response curves showed that indoor TVOC was negatively correlated with SDNN, SDANN, TP, and VLF when the concentration exceeded 0.1 mg/m3. The two-pollutant models indicated that the results were generally robust after controlling indoor noise and fine particulate matter. CONCLUSION Short-term exposure to indoor TVOC was associated with significant negative changes in nocturnal HRV of young women. This study provides an important scientific basis for relevant prevention and control measures.
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Peking University School of Public Health, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Peking University School of Public Health, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Peking University School of Public Health, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Peking University School of Public Health, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Peking University School of Public Health, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Peking University School of Public Health, Beijing 100191, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes (Ministry of Education), College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Peking University School of Public Health, Beijing 100191, China
- Research Center for Environment and Health, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Peking University School of Public Health, Beijing 100191, China
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Li LY, Li J, Li Y, Zhang W, Wang DY, Wang WL, Liang BY, Gu W. [Efficacy and safety of intravitreal dexamethasone implant in diabetic macular edema patients with and without prior vitrectomy: a retrospective cohort study]. Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi 2023; 59:398-403. [PMID: 37151009 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112142-20220722-00355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of intravitreal dexamethasone implant (IDI) in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients with and without prior vitrectomy. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on DME patients who received IDI treatment at the Aier Eye Hospital, Beijing from March 2018 to August 2020. Patients were divided into two groups according to whether they had undergone vitrectomy or not. Clinical and follow-up data, including best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), central macular thickness (CMT), occurrence of ocular and systemic complications, and time to DME recurrence and retreatment, were collected before and after IDI injection at 15 days, 1, 2, 3, and 6 months. Statistical analyses were performed using t-test, Mann-Whitney U-test, χ2 test or Fisher's exact test, and generalized estimating equations. Results: Thirty-six patients (41 eyes) were included, with 19 patients (21 eyes) in the vitrectomy group and 17 patients (20 eyes) in the non-vitrectomy group. Compared with baseline, BCVA of eyes in the vitrectomy group was significantly improved at 15 days after IDI injection, with values of 1.00 (0.52, 1.31) and 0.61 (0.30, 1.00), respectively (Z=-2.10, P=0.036); BCVA of eyes in the non-vitrectomy group was significantly improved at 1 month after IDI injection, with values of 0.76 (0.60, 1.35) and 0.52 (0.10, 0.70), respectively (Z=-2.24, P=0.025). Compared with baseline, CMT of eyes in both groups was significantly reduced at all follow-up time points after 15 days of IDI injection (all P<0.05). In the vitrectomy group, CMT before and 15 days after injection were 487 (438, 661) μm and 389 (340, 553) μm, respectively (Z=-3.45, P<0.001); in the non-vitrectomy group, CMT before and 15 days after injection were 486 (410, 641) μm and 323 (290, 396) μm, respectively (Z=-4.07, P<0.001). There were no statistically significant differences in BCVA and CMT between the two groups at all follow-up time points (all P>0.05). The time to DME recurrence was 3.0 (3.0, 4.0) months in the vitrectomy group and 5.0 (4.0, 5.0) months in the non-vitrectomy group, with no significant difference between the two groups (P=0.675). Four eyes (19.0%) in the vitrectomy group and three eyes (15.0%) in the non-vitrectomy group had high IOP, with no significant difference (P=0.529). No severe ocular or systemic complications were observed in any patients. Conclusions: IDI treatment is safe and effective in DME patients with and without prior vitrectomy, with similar efficacy, but with faster onset of action in patients with prior vitrectomy. There was no significant difference in DME recurrence within 6 months after IDI injection between the two groups.
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- Beijing Aier Intech Eye Hospital, Aier School of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Beijing 100021, China
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- Beijing Aier Intech Eye Hospital, Aier School of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Beijing 100021, China
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- Beijing Aier Intech Eye Hospital, Aier School of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Beijing 100021, China
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- Beijing Aier Intech Eye Hospital, Aier School of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Beijing 100021, China
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- Beijing Aier Intech Eye Hospital, Aier School of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Beijing 100021, China
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- Beijing Aier Intech Eye Hospital, Aier School of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Beijing 100021, China
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- Beijing Aier Intech Eye Hospital, Aier School of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Beijing 100021, China
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- Beijing Aier Intech Eye Hospital, Aier School of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Beijing 100021, China
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Gong Y, Qin F, Li WJ, Li LY, He P, Zhou XJ. Cytochrome P450 family 17 subfamily A member 1 mutation causes severe pseudohermaphroditism: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:3553-3560. [PMID: 35611191 PMCID: PMC9048556 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i11.3553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND 17α-Hydroxylase deficiency (17-OHD) is a rare form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, characterized by hypertension, hypokalemia, and gonadal dysplasia. However, due to the lack of a comprehensive understanding of this disease, it is prone to misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis, and there is no complete cure.
CASE SUMMARY We report a female patient with 17-OHD. The patient was admitted to the Department of Neurology of our hospital due to limb weakness. During treatment, it was found that the patient’s condition was difficult to correct except for hypokalemia, and her blood pressure was difficult to control with various antihypertensive drugs. She was then transferred to our department for further treatment. On physical examination, the patient's gonadal development was found to be abnormal, and chromosome analysis demonstrated karyotype 46,XY. Considering the possibility of 17-OHD, the cytochrome P450 family 17 subfamily A member 1 (CYP17A1) test was performed to confirm the diagnosis.
CONCLUSION The clinical manifestations of 17-OHD are complex. Hormone determination, imaging examination, chromosome determination and CYP17A1 gene test are helpful for early diagnosis.
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolism, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang 441000, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolism, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang 441000, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolism, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang 441000, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolism, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang 441000, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolism, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang 441000, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolism, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang 441000, Hubei Province, China
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Zheng YT, Xiao TM, Wu CX, Cheng JY, Li LY. Correlation of Adiponectin Gene Polymorphisms rs266729 and rs3774261 With Risk of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:798417. [PMID: 35399941 PMCID: PMC8983824 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.798417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Increasing evidence has suggested an association of adiponectin gene polymorphisms rs1501299, rs2241766, rs266729 and rs3774261 with risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This correlation has been extensively meta-analyzed for the first two polymorphisms, but not the second two. METHODS The PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases were searched for relevant literature. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. RESULTS A total of 10 case-control studies on rs266729 (2,619 cases and 1,962 controls) and 3 case-control studies on rs3774261 (562 cases and 793 controls) were included. Meta-analysis showed that rs266729 was associated with significantly higher NAFLD risk based on the following five models: allelic, OR 1.72, 95% CI 1.34-2.21, P < 0.001; recessive, OR 2.35, 95% CI 1.86-2.95, P < 0.001; dominant, OR 1.84, 95% CI 1.34-2.53, P < 0.001; homozygous, OR 2.69, 95% CI 1.84-3.92, P < 0.001; and heterozygous, OR 1.72, 95% CI 1.28-2.32, P < 0.001. This association between rs266729 and NAFLD risk remained significant for all five models among studies with Asian, Chinese and Caucasian samples. The rs2241766 polymorphism was associated with significantly higher NAFLD risk according to the recessive model (OR 1.87, 95% CI 1.15-3.04, P = 0.01). CONCLUSION Polymorphisms rs266729 and rs3774261 in the adiponectin gene may be risk factors for NAFLD. These findings may pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies, but they should be verified in large, well-designed studies.
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Hu CF, Li LL, Li LY, Du Q, Zhang Y, Wang KP, Song Y. [Clinicopathological features and prognostic impact of MELF pattern in 512 endometrioid adenocarcinoma]. Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi 2021; 43:968-972. [PMID: 34530581 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112152-20210304-00196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the relationship of microcystic elongated fragmented (MELF) and clinicopathological features of patients with low grade endometrial endometrioid carcinoma, and to analyze its impact on prognosis. Methods: The clinical pathological data of 512 cases with low grade endometrial endometrioid adenocarcinoma were collected. The MELF invasive pattern in all of the sections were reappraised. The correlations between MELF pattern and clinicopathological features were analyzed by chi-square test, and the independent risk factor of lymph node metastasis were evaluated by Logistic multivariate regression analysis. Survival curves was drawn by Kaplan-Meier method, and Log-rank test was used to compare progression free survival (PFS) between patients with or without MELF pattern. Disease progression-related multivariate analysis was carried out by Cox proportional hazards model. Results: MELF pattern was observed in 12.9% (66/512) low grade endometrioid adenocarcinoma. It was significantly associated with cervical stroma invasion, more than half of the depth of myometrial invasion, lymph node metastasis and vessel invasion (P<0.05). In addition, MELF pattern was an independent risk factor for lymph node metastasis (P<0.05). The 5-year PFS of patients with and without MELF pattern were 95.0% and 96.0% respectively (P>0.05). Conclusions: The patients with MELF pattern are more likely accompany with cervical stroma and deeper myometrium invasion, vessel invasion, and lymph node metastasis, and it is an independent risk factor of lymph node metastasis. However, MELF pattern has no significant impact on prognosis of patients with endometrioid carcinoma.
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- Department of Pathology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Pathology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Pathology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Pathology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Pathology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Medical Record Room, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Pathology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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Fu Y, Zhang YL, Li LY, Yang N, Ran ZL, Gu ZH. [Logistic regression analysis of risk factors for subretinal fluid after rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair]. Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi 2021; 57:426-432. [PMID: 34098691 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112142-20201225-00908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Objective: To identify factors associated with persistent subretinal fluid (SRF) after scleral buckling and to evaluate surgical outcomes of patients with primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Methods: Cross-sectional study and cohort study. This study included 104 patients (104 eyes) who underwent scleral buckling for repair of RRD between January 2016 and June 2017. Several statistically significant risk factors associated with SRF were screened out with univariate analysis. Then independent risk factors were determined with multivariate stepwise logistic regression analysis. Examinations were taken preoperatively, at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively, and thereafter every six months. Patients were divided into two groups depending on the presence or absence of persistent SRF on optical coherence tomography at 1 month. Results: Persistent SRF occurred in 69.2% (72/104) of patients. In multivariate analysis, younger age (OR=32.860, 95%CI=3.636-296.986, P=0.002), high myopia (OR=7.229, 95%CI=1.217-42.94, P=0.03) and macula-involving retinal detachment (OR=357.397, 95%CI=29.761-4292.0, P=0.000) were associated with persistent SRF. Best corrected visual acuity in patients with SRF at 1 month (0.71±0.18 vs. 0.58±0.11; t=4.047, P<0.01) and 3 months (0.55±0.15 vs. 0.43±0.12; t=3.914, P<0.01) was worse than that in patients with absence of SRF. Best corrected visual acuity in patients with SRF was 0.44±0.16 at 6 months, 0.37±0.12 at 12 months and 0.36±0.10 at the last follow-up, with no significant difference from patients without SRF at the three time points (0.39±0.13, 0.38±0.12 and 0.35±0.09; t=1.643, -0.202, 0.464; P>0.05). Conclusions: RRD patients with younger age, high myopia and macular involvement were more likely to develop persistent SRF after scleral buckling. The presence of persistent SRF slowed visual recovery but did not influence the final visual outcomes. (Chin J Ophthalmol, 2021, 57: 426-432).
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding 071000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding 071000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding 071000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding 071000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding 071000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding 071000, China
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Ma L, Li LY, Zhao TL. Anti-inflammatory effects of ginsenoside Rg3 on the hypertrophic scar formation via the NF-κB/IκB signaling pathway in rabbit ears. Pharmazie 2021; 75:102-106. [PMID: 32213242 DOI: 10.1691/ph.2020.9852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2022]
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The anti-inflammatory effects of Rg3 on the hypertrophic scar (HS) formation remain relatively obscure. Hence, this study aimed to explore the anti-inflammatory effects of Rg3 on the HS formation using a rabbit ear model and we assessed the involvement of the NF-κ B/IκB signaling pathway in this process. We constructed the Newland white rabbit ear HS model and treated it with Rg3. Using histological analyses, we evaluated scar hypertrophy based on the hematoxylin and eosin staining. The degree of scarring was evaluated using the scar elevation index (SEI). In addition, collagen I and collagen III expression levels were assessed by immunohistochemistry, while fibroblast apoptosis was examined using TUNEL assays. While MPO, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α concentrations were quantified using ELISA, NF-κB and p-IκB activities were respectively measured using electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSAs) and western blots. SEI measurements and histological characteristics revealed that Rg3 could suppress the HS formation. Moreover, Rg3 could inhibit the HS formation by decreasing collagen I and collagen III synthesis and inducing fibroblast apoptosis. Besides, Rg3 treatment markedly inhibited the inflammatory cytokine production and ameliorated neutrophil infiltration. Notably, this study revealed that Rg3 inhibited NF-κB activation and the activity of p-IκB. Furthermore, this study suggested that the ability of Rg3 to decrease the scar formation might result from its ability to inhibit inflammation by modulating the NF-κB/IκB signaling. Overall, the findings of this study could support the use of Rg3 to prevent the HS formation.
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- L Ma
- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004, China;,
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Jiang L, Li LY, Wu AH, Jiang RM, Zheng RQ, Li XY, Sang L, Pan C, Zheng X, Zhong M, Zhang W, Guan XD, Tong ZH, Du B, Qiu HB. [2019 novel coronavirus: appropriate rather than undue protection]. Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi 2020; 59:662-664. [PMID: 32838496 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112138-20200303-00172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- L Jiang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Healthcare-Associated Infection Management and Disease Prevention and Control, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Center of Healthcare-associated Infection Control, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Second Department of Infectious Diseases, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100015, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou 225001, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Emergency, the 900th Hospital of Joint Service Corps of Chinese PLA, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
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- Department of Medical Intensive Care Unit, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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Gong YF, Han W, Cui Y, Li LY, Lu LY, Ren CN. Therapeutic effect and underlying mechanism of Gonadotropin-releasing hormone in uterine fibroids. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2020; 34:1437-1443. [PMID: 32893608 DOI: 10.23812/20-182-l] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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- Y F Gong
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Affiliated Hongqi Hospital to Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Personnel Section, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province, China
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Li LY, Ma L, Dong WL. Total glucosides of paeony ( Paeonia lactiflora) alleviates blood-brain barrier disruption and cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats via suppressing inflammation and apoptosis. Pharmazie 2020; 75:208-212. [PMID: 32393431 DOI: 10.1691/ph.2020.0324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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At present it remains uncertain as to whether total glucosides of paeony (TGP) are able to mediate neuroprotection in the context of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (CIR) injury, and if so, what mechanisms underlie such protection. We employed a rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion, and then Evans blue (EB), hematoxylin and eosin, Nissl staining, TUNEL staining, ELISAs and immunohistochemistry were used. We observed marked reductions in infarct volume, neurological deficits, and CIR-associated histopathological changes following TGP treatment. We further found that TGP was associated with restoration of the BBB integrity, a reduction in levels of cerebral IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α, and a decrease in overall neuronal apoptotic death that coincided with reduced Cleaved Caspase-3 and Bax expression, and elevated Bcl-2. These results demonstrate that TGP treatment is capable of reducing neurons damage and associated BBB dysfunction via anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory mechanisms in a rodent model of CIR injury.
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- L Y Li
- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China; Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital, China
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- Clinical College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China;,
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Sun ZZ, Wu W, Li LY, Qu CM, Wang G, Wang L, Huang X, Han HL, Li BW, Zhong CQ, Liu HD, Xu BX. [The correlation between gastric bubble size and laryngopharyngeal reflux pattern in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux disease]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2019; 99:3487-3493. [PMID: 31826567 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0376-2491.2019.44.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the correlation between gastric bubble size and laryngopharyngeal reflux pattern in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux disease(LPRD). Methods: A total of 52 LPRD patients who underwent Dx-pH monitoring and anteroposterior chest radiography at the same time from February 2016 to November 2018 were retrospectively studied. Patients were devided into three position-related groups according to the Ryan score of upright and supine: isolated upright reflux(IUR), isolated supine reflux(ISR) and bipositional reflux(BR) groups. In addition, 13 healthy volunteers with negative pH monitoring were selected as the control group. Gastric bubble size and pH monitoring data among the four groups were compared. SPSS 24.0 was used for statistical analysis. Results: In all the 52 patients, 35 cases (67.3%) were classified as IUR, 9 cases (17.3%) as ISR, and 8 cases (15.4%) as BR. The height of gastric bubbles in the four groups were: IUR (26±14) mm, ISR (9±8) mm, BR (20±13) mm, control (17±15) mm, and statistical difference was found among the four groups(P=0.004). Post Hoc Multiple Comparisons found that IUR group had statistical difference between ISR group and control group (P=0.001, P=0.034 respectively). There was no statistical difference of gastric bubble width and area among the four groups(P=0.340, P=0.186 respectively). The ROC curve of the gastric bubble height with isolated upright and supine reflux patterns was obtained, and the optimal cutoff value of the gastric bubble height was 11 mm. Accordingly, we divided the patiens into two groups with high and low gastric bubble. LPRD reflux pattern distribution was significantly different between the two groups(P<0.001). The comparison of reflux parameters in pH monitoring also showed that the supine reflux parameters in the lower group were significantly higher than those in the higher group, and the upright reflux parameters in the higher group were significantly higher than those in the lower group(P<0.001). Conclusions: The height of gastric bubble is significantly correlated with the reflux patterns in LPRD patients. The gastric bubble of patients with IUR is significantly higher than that of patients with ISR. Taking 11 mm as the cutoff value, patients with higher gastric bubble are more prone to upright laryngopharyngeal reflux, while those with lower gastric bubble are more prone to supine laryngopharyngeal reflux.
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- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing 100853, China
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- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of gastroenterology, PLA Strategic Suport Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of gastroenterology, PLA Strategic Suport Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery/State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Sense Organ Stress and Health, PLA Strategic Suport Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery/State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Sense Organ Stress and Health, PLA Strategic Suport Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of gastroenterology, PLA Strategic Suport Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery/State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Sense Organ Stress and Health, PLA Strategic Suport Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery/State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Sense Organ Stress and Health, PLA Strategic Suport Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of gastroenterology, PLA Strategic Suport Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery/State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Sense Organ Stress and Health, PLA Strategic Suport Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery/State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Sense Organ Stress and Health, PLA Strategic Suport Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing 100101, China
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Zhu MY, Wang P, Li LY, Sun YP, Shen H. [Clinical-pathological analysis of 71 cases of dermatosis papulosa nigra of Han Chinese people]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2019; 99:2903-2906. [PMID: 31607018 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0376-2491.2019.37.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To analyze and summarize the clinical-pathological features of dermatosis papulosa nigra of Han Chinese people. Methods: We collected 71 cases of dermatosis papulosa nigra in the Third people's Hospital of Hangzhou Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University of Department of Dermatology from January 2010 to January 2019 which were confirmed clinically and pathologically. The clinical and histopathological data of all patients were analyzed and summarized, and relevant literature were reviewed. Results: Among the 71 patients, 51 were female and 25 were male, their average age was (44±13) years, the average age of onset was (39±14) years, and the average time of diagnosis was (65±51) months. The lesions were multiple dark brown papules with smooth surface, and mostly distributed in the chest and abdomen, 46 cases (64.8%), followed by the back and neck. The mean diameter of the lesions was (1.76±0.99) mm. Meanwhile, the initial onset of pruritus was observed in 15 patients. The pathological features of all lesions were similar to seborrheic keratosis. According to pathological classification, there were 49 (69.0%) cases of the acanthotic type, 11(15.5%) cases of the hyperkeratotic type, 6 (8.5%) cases of spiroid type, 4 (5.6%) cases of irritated type, and 1 (1.4%) case of clonal type. Epidermal pigmentation and/or dermal papillary pigmented granules were observed in 56 cases (78.9%), of which 46 cases (64.8%) had basal layer pigmentation. In addition, inflammatory cell infiltration was found in the superficial dermis of lesions of 10 patients (14.1%) with symptom of itching. Conclusion: Dermatosis papulosa nigra of Han Chinese people has some unique clinical and pathological features.
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- M Y Zhu
- Department of Dermatology, Third People's Hospital of Hangzhou Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310002, China
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Zhang YH, Wang Y, Li LY, Zhang L, Wei PH. [Study on corneal biomechanical properties of suspicious keratoconus patients in corneal topography]. Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi 2019; 55:442-447. [PMID: 31189274 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0412-4081.2019.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To explore the characteristics and significance of corneal biomechanics in patients with suspicious total deviation value in Belin/Ambrosio Enhanced Ectasia Display of Pentacam corneal topography. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 206 patients (325 eyes) with myopia or myopic astigmatism were collected from refractive surgery center of Tianjin Eye Hospital. Among them, 110 males(213 eyes) and 96 females (153 eyes) were aged (22.68±5.20) years. 57 patients (71 eyes) with a total deviation value of 1.6-3.0 in the Pentacam corneal topography were included in the suspicious group, and 149 patients (254 eyes) of<1.6 were included in the control group. The values of the first applanation time (A1-Time), first applanation length (A1-Length), first applanation velocity (A1-Velocity), second applanation time (A2-Time), second applanation length (A2-Length), second applanation velocity(A2-Velocity), highest concavity time (HC-time), highest concavity deformation amplitude (DA), highest concavity peak distance (PD), highest concavity radius (HC-Radius, RoC), intraocular pressure were measured using the corneal visualization Scheimpflug technology. The total deviation value in Belin/Ambrosio Enhanced Ectasia Display were measured with a Pentacam. The biomechanical parameters of the suspicious group were compared with the normal group by the two independent samples t test and the identity regression analyses. The data correlation was performed using Pearson linear correlation analysis. Results: Compared with the D normal group, the K1, K2 and Km of D suspicious group were significantly increased (P<0.001). A1-Velocity [(0.152±0.015) m/s] and DA[(1.050±0.090) mm] were significantly increased (t=4.348, 2.708; P<0.001, 0.007), while the CCT, A1-Length, A2-Length and RoC were significantly decreased (P<0.01) in suspicious group. In suspicious group, there was a significant correlation between A1-Time, A1-Length, A2-Length, A2-Velocity, IOP and CCT(r=0.305, 0.324, 0.238, 0.346, 0.316; P<0.05). There was a significant correlation between the anterior surface refractive power K1 and the A1-Length (r=-0.361, P=0.002), and there was a significant correlation between the A1-Length, RoC and anterior surface refractive power K2 (r=-0.369, -0.242; P=0.002, 0.043). There was a significant correlation between anterior surface refractive power Km and A1-Length (r=-0.373, P=0.001). After adjusting the confounding factors between two groups by the identity regression analyses, the A1-Length (P=0.003), A1-Velocity (P<0.001) and DA (P=0.002) were still significant differences. Conclusions: In total deviation value suspicious group, the corneal thickness was thinner, corneal curvature became steeper and the corneal biomechanical properties were weaker. It is important to screen keratoconus before corneal refractive surgery and choose a reasonable surgical procedure to reduce corneal dilatation after refractive surgery. (Chin J Ophthalmol,2019, 55: 442-447).
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- Y H Zhang
- Tianjin Medical University, Clinical College of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Eye Hospital, Tianjin Eye Institute, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Tianjin 300020, China
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Ren M, Wu F, Wang D, Li LY, Chang JJ, Lin Q. Molecular Typing of Cryptosporidium Species Identified in Fecal Samples of Yaks ( Bos grunniens) of Qinghai Province, China. J Parasitol 2019; 105:195-198. [PMID: 30835169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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The frequency of Cryptosporidium infection in yaks from Qinghai province, People's Republic of China, was determined from examination of 1,027 fecal samples collected from 979 adult yaks and 48 yak calves during 4 seasons from 7 geographic areas within the province. PCR amplification of extracted DNA was used to characterize the different species of Cryptosporidium oocysts isolated by fecal examination. Twenty-six (2.53%) positive samples were identified and successfully sequenced: 17 Cryptosporidium ryanae (65.38%), 8 Cryptosporidium bovis (30.77%), and 1 Cryptosporidium baileyi (3.85%). The results of the study indicate that autumn is the primary season for transmission of Cryptosporidium to susceptible yak calves given the favorable temperatures and higher altitude of Qinghai province. To our knowledge, C. baileyi, a species predominately associated with birds (avian hosts), is described for the first time in yaks.
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- 1 State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai Province 810016, People's Republic of China
- 2 College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, People's Republic of China
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- 3 College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, People's Republic of China
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- 2 College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, People's Republic of China
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- 2 College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, People's Republic of China
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- 4 College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai Province 810016, People's Republic of China
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- 1 State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai Province 810016, People's Republic of China
- 2 College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, People's Republic of China
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Dai XW, Xu Y, Zheng LW, Li LY, Li DD, Tan X, Gao F, Wang Y, Wu GJ. [Analysis of chromosome in 1 324 patients with oligozoospermia or azoosperm]. Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2018; 50:774-777. [PMID: 30337734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the incidience of chromosome abnormality of the patients with oligozoospermia or azoospermia and male infertility, to discuss the relationship between the quantitative and structural abnormality of chromosome and to lay the foundation for the clinical diagnosis and consultation. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted from January 1, 2015 to May 1, 2016, in the Center for Reproduction Medicine, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, with male reproductive abnormalities history excluded. In the study, 1 324 cases were included with 448 cases of azoospermia and 876 cases of oligozoospermia. All the patients through ultrasound examination, color Doppler ultrasonography, the seminal plasma Zn determination, their hormone level determination, chromosome karyotype (the perinatal blood samples were obtained from the 1 324 patients with oligozoospermia or azoospermia for lymphocyte culture, then chromosomal specimens were prepared, G-banding analyses combined with clinical data were used to statistically analyze the incidence of chromosomal abnormality), Y chromosome azoospermia factor [PCR technique was used to detect SY157 locus, SY254 locus, and SY255 locus in male Y chromosome azoospermia factor (AZF) gene of the patients with oligozoospermia or azoospermia]. The relationship between chromosome abnormalities and oligozoospermia or azoospermia were analyzed. RESULTS Among the 876 cases of oligospermia patients, 78 cases were chromosome number abnormality and chromosomal structural abnormality, the abnormal number of sex chromosomes in 22 cases, and sex chromosomes and chromosome structural abnormalities in 56 cases; in the 448 cases of azoospermia patients, 91 cases were chromosomal structural abnormality and chromosome number abnormality, of them, 78 cases were of abnormal number of sex chromosomes, and 13 cases were of abnormal structure. In addition, 137 cases were of chromosome polymorphism in all the 1 324 patients, The incidence of Y chromosome abnormality in azoospermatism was higher than that of the 43 patients with Y chromosome AZF microdeletion. In addition, the asthenospermia and recurrent spontaneous abortion were closely related to Y chromosome abnormality and the chromosome translocations and inversions. CONCLUSION Oligozoospermia and azoospermia patients with abnormal chromosome karyotype have high incidence rate, and chromosome karyotype analyses were carried out on it, which is conducive to clinical diagnosis for the patients with abnormal chromosome karyotype. There is a close relationship between male infertility and abnormal karyotype. It is conducive to clinical diagnosis for the patients with infertility through chromosome karyotye analysis, which also provides evidence for genetic counseling.
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- Center for Reproduction Medicine, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Center for Reproduction Medicine, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Center for Reproduction Medicine, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Center for Reproduction Medicine, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Center for Reproduction Medicine, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Medical Insurance Office, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Center for Reproduction Medicine, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Center for Reproduction Medicine, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Center for Reproduction Medicine, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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Gong J, Xie LD, Xie QF, Chen BY, Li LY, Zhou GX. P4777The relationship between abnormal metabolic conditions and arterial stiffness in hypertensives. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy563.p4777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- J Gong
- The First affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Hypertension Research Institute, Fuzhou, China People's Republic of
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- The First affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Hypertension Research Institute, Fuzhou, China People's Republic of
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- The First affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Hypertension Research Institute, Fuzhou, China People's Republic of
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- The First affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Hypertension Research Institute, Fuzhou, China People's Republic of
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- The First affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Hypertension Research Institute, Fuzhou, China People's Republic of
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- The First affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Hypertension Research Institute, Fuzhou, China People's Republic of
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Li TY, Deng XJ, Li Y, Song YS, Li LY, Tan HB, Wang CL. Transport paths and vertical exchange characteristics of haze pollution in Southern China. Sci Total Environ 2018; 625:1074-1087. [PMID: 29996404 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.12.235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Revised: 12/03/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Transport paths and vertical exchange characteristics are important factors for understanding the long-term transport, dispersion capability for haze prediction. Many previous studies revealed that the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region, one of the major polluted areas in China, is largely affected by the long-range pollution transport. However, mostly of these studies focused on the source apportionment or horizontal transport path of pollutants by using short-term data, and the vertical exchange characteristics had been rarely analyzed. In this study, using HYSPLIT model, the transport paths and the vertical exchange characteristics of haze episodes over four sub-region of Guangdong (GD) Province in southern China of dry season and wet season were analyzed by using 10years data from 2005 to 2014. Three major transport paths can be statistically summarized based on the long-term data. The haze episodes in PRD and North-GD were distinguished by the characteristics of high frequency and long duration, while the West-GD and East-GD are relatively clean. The haze over North-GD and PRD were mainly influenced by the airflows from northern path, which could bring the pollution from Jiangxi, Anhui, and also influenced by the airflows from coastal path, which could bring the pollution of eastern coastal from Zhejiang and Fujian to Guangdong, while regional transport contributions from Guangdong province and adjacent areas can also be clearly observed. The haze pollution from the identified two major transport paths were mainly transported within the mixing layer (>80% trajectories, <500m), whereas the probability of haze trajectories across mixing layer was relatively low and generally associated with much longer transport distance and higher terrain height over Western China. Combing the vertical exchange analysis, results also show that Wuyi Mountains and Nanling Mountains played a role as barrier to obstruct the haze airflows from other regions of China to the Guangdong province.
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- Guangdong Ecological Meteorological Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Tropical and Marine Meteorology/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Numerical Weather Prediction, China Meteorological Administration, Guangzhou, China.
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- Ocean Department of Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China.
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- Ocean Department of Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Panyu Meteorological Service, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Ecological Meteorological Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Climate and Agrometeorology Center, Guangzhou, China
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Li LY, Shao CZ. [Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary aspergillus overlap syndromes]. Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi 2018; 41:301-303. [PMID: 29690687 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-0939.2018.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Li LY, Sun BD, Zhang GS, Deng H, Wang MH, Tan XM, Zhang XY, Jia HM, Zhang HW, Zhang T, Zou ZM, Ding G. Polyketides with different post-modifications from desert endophytic fungus Paraphoma sp. Nat Prod Res 2017; 32:939-943. [PMID: 28857613 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2017.1371166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Three new polyketides 4,6,8-trihydroxy-5-methyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one (1), 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3,4-dimethylisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one (2) and 1-(4-hydroxy-6-methoxy-1,7-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-1-yl) ethyl acetate (3) together with seven known analogues (4-10) were isolated from desert endophytic fungus Paraphoma sp. The structures of these compounds were elucidated by analysis of NMR data. The absolute configuration of (1-3) was established on the basis of CD experiments. The possible biosynthetic pathway of compounds (1-10) was suggested, which implied that these secondary metabolites might be originated from polyketide biosynthesis with different post-modification reactions. Compounds 2, and 5-8 were evaluated for bioactivities against plant pathogen A. solani, whereas none of them displayed any biological effects. In addition, compounds 1, 2 and 5-10 were also tested for cytotoxic activities against three human cancer cell lines (HepG2 cells, MCF-7 cells and Hela cells) without biological effects.
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- a Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Beijing , P.R. China
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- b Institute of Microbiology , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , P.R. China
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- c Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Collection and Preservation, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , Beijing , P.R. China
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- c Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources Collection and Preservation, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , Beijing , P.R. China
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- a Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Beijing , P.R. China
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- a Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Beijing , P.R. China
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- a Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Beijing , P.R. China
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- a Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Beijing , P.R. China
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- a Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Beijing , P.R. China
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- a Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Beijing , P.R. China
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- a Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Beijing , P.R. China
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- a Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development , Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College , Beijing , P.R. China
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Xue HB, Fan HZ, Meng XM, Cristofaro S, Mekaroonkamol P, Dacha S, Li LY, Fu XL, Zhan SH, Cai Q. Fluoroscopy-guided gastric peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy (G-POEM): a more reliable and efficient method for treatment of refractory gastroparesis. Surg Endosc 2017; 31:4617-4624. [PMID: 28409375 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5524-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2016] [Accepted: 03/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Prior studies show promising results of the gastric peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy (G-POEM) procedure for treatment of refractory gastroparesis. One major technical challenge involved in this procedure is identifying the pyloric muscular ring (PMR). The aim of this study is to establish a reliable method for identification of the PMR during G-POEM. METHODS Fluoroscopy-guided G-POEM was performed by placing an endoclip at the 9 to 11'o clock position at the pylorus for identification of PMR. Conventional G-POEM was performed by observation of blue colored mucosa at the pylorus area as an indirect marker for PMR. The degree of the PMR identification was graded into well identified, identified, and not identified based on the appearance of the PMR. Procedure times were accurately documented. Gastroparesis cardinal symptoms index and gastric emptying scintigraphy were evaluated before and after the procedure. RESULTS Fourteen patients were studied, seven underwent fluoroscopy-guided G-POEM, and seven patients underwent conventional G-POEM. All procedures achieved technical success and no adverse events occurred. In the seven patients who underwent fluoroscopy-guided G-POEM, the PMR was well identified in four patients and identified in three patients. In the seven patients who underwent conventional G-POEM, the PMR was identified in four patients and not identified in three patients. The average time to complete the fluoroscopy-guided G-POEM was significantly shorter than that of the conventional G-POEM. CONCLUSIONS Fluoroscopy-guided G-POEM by placement of an endoclip at the pylorus was a reliable and safe method to direct the orientation of the submucosal tunnel, to facilitate the location of the PMR, and to shorten the procedure time.
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, 1365 Clifton Road, B1262, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, Renji Hospital, Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, 1365 Clifton Road, B1262, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, Yichun People's Hospital, Yichun Jiangxi, China
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, 1365 Clifton Road, B1262, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical School, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, 1365 Clifton Road, B1262, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, 1365 Clifton Road, B1262, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, 1365 Clifton Road, B1262, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, 1365 Clifton Road, B1262, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
- Division of Digestive Diseases, PLA 306 Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, 1365 Clifton Road, B1262, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
- Division of Digestive Diseases, Anshan Hospital, Anshan, China
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, 1365 Clifton Road, B1262, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, 1365 Clifton Road, B1262, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA.
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Wang XJ, Li LY, Wei Y, Zhao YY, Yuan PB. [Clinical outcome and placenta characteristics of spontaneous twin anemia-polycythemia sequence]. Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi 2017; 52:153-158. [PMID: 28355685 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0529-567x.2017.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the clinical outcome and placental characteristics of spontaneous twin anemia-polycythemia sequence (sTAPS). Methods: Twelve cases with sTAPS delivered in Peking University Third Hospital from May 2013 to August 2016. The data of ultrasound characteristics, gestational age at delivery, and 1 minute Apgar score were analyzed, retrospectively. Placental superficial vascular anastomoses, placental territory discordance and the ratio of umbilical cords insertion distance to the longest placental diameter were also analyzed. Results: (1) Only 1 case of sTAPS was diagnosed prenatally, the others were diagnosed postnatally because the fetal middle cerebral artery(MCA) doppler was not measured regularly. Five cases were complicated with selective intrauterine growth restriction (sIUGR). The median gestational age at delivery was 32.8 weeks (31-37 weeks) . The pregnancies were terminated because 3 cases were sIUGR type Ⅰ, 1 case was sIUGR type Ⅱ, 1 case was sIUGR type Ⅲ, 2 cases were fetal distress, 2 cases were severe pre-eclampsia, 2 cases were premature rupture of membrane, 1 case was fetal hydrops with abnormal doppler waveforms of ductus venouses. (2) When 5 sIUGR cases were excluded, there was no difference between the twins in birth weight [1 797 g (940-2 620 g) , 1 648 g (980-2 500 g) ; P=0.688]. The hemoglobin (Hb) level in all donor was significantly lower than recipient (P=0.000) and the inter-twin Hb difference was 147.6 g/L (84.0-216.0 g/L). While the reticulocyte percentage in donor was significantly higher than recipient (P=0.013) and reticulocyte percentage ratio was 3.60 (1.04-7.50). Five donor newborns had neonatal asphyxia, including 1 severe asphyxia, while no asphyxia happened in the recipient twins. (3) Arterio-arterial (A-A) anastomoses, veno-venous (V-V) anastomoses, arterio-venous (A-V) anastomoses were found in 3, 1 and 11 placentas, respectively. The total number of anastomoses was 2 (1-5) and the total diameter was 1.1 mm (0.4-2.1 mm), including 0 (0-1) A-A anastomoses with 0.2 mm (0.0-0.9 mm) in diameter and 2 (0-5) A-V anastomoses with 0.7 mm (0.0-2.1 mm) in diameter. The placental territory discordance was 0.17 (0.02-0.40) and the ratio of umbilical cords insertion to the longest placental diameter was 0.82 (0.34-0.99). Conclusions: The pathogenesis of sTAPS might result from slow and chronic blood transfusion from donor to recipient through a few minuscule vascular anastomoses in the placenta. In all monochorionic twins, especially sIUGR cases, MCA doppler should be monitored closely in the second and third trimester, in order to diagnose and manage sTAPS in time.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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Wei PH, Wang Y, Li H, Dou R, Li LY, Zhao W, Zhang JM. [Effect of optical zone diameter on corneal biomechanical properties after small incision lenticule extraction]. Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi 2017; 53:182-187. [PMID: 28316192 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0412-4081.2017.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the effect of optical zone diameter on corneal biomechanical properties after small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). Methods: In this prospective case-control study, 62 eyes of 42 patients with myopia and myopic astigmatism that had undergone SMILE procedure were divided into 2 groups according to the optical zone (OZ) diameter: group A, 31 eyes of 19 patients, OZ= 6.5 mm; group B, 31eyes of 23 patients, OZ=6.0 mm. These patients were examined for corneal hysteresis (CH) and corneal resistance factor (CRF) with the Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA) preoperatively and at 1 week, 1 month and 3 months postoperatively; at the same time, the central corneal thickness-corrected indices of DifCH and DifCRF were calculated. Pearson correlation was applied to analyze the correlation between CH and CRF and central corneal thickness. Independent-samples t test was utilized to compare CH and CRF between the two groups. Repeated ANOVA was used to compare the difference of corneal biomechanical properties at different follow-up timepoints. Results: The preoperative mean CRF and CH values were (10.13±1.19) mmHg and (9.65±1.12) mmHg in group A and (10.34±0.89) mmHg and (10.04± 1.05) mmHg in group B, respectively, and no significant differences were found in CRF and CH between the two groups (CRF: t=-0.807, P=0.423. CH: t=-1.405, P=0.165). The mean CRF values in group A at postoperative 1 week and 3 months were (6.62 ± 1.09) mmHg and (6.83 ± 1.07) mmHg, respectively, which were significantly lower than the relevant mean CRF values in group B (t=-2.703, P=0.009. t=-3.733, P= 0.001). Meanwhile, the mean CH values at 1 week, 1 month and 3 months postoperatively in group A were (7.31±1.06) mmHg, (7.37±0.96) mmHg and (7.82±0.97) mmHg, respectively, which were significantly lower than those in group B (t=-2.415, P=0.019. t=-2.113, P=0.039. t=-2.67, P=0.01). Moreover, the DifCRF and DifCH values in group A were significantly lower than those in group B at 3 months postoperatively (t=-3.409, P=0.001. t=-2.064, P=0.044). The CRF and CH values in both groups showed a significant reduction at 1 week, 1 month and 3 months postoperatively (P<0.05). Conclusions: The size of optical zone has some effects on corneal biomechanical properties after SMILE. The smaller optical zone diameter has a relatively smaller effect. (Chin J Ophthalmol, 2017, 53:182-187).
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- Tianjin Medical University, Clinical College of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Eye Hospital, Tianjin Eye Institute, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Tianjin 300020, China
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Li LY, Yi HL. [Advances of the treatments for thyroid carcinoma patients with laryngotracheal invasion]. Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2016; 51:716-720. [PMID: 27666718 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-0860.2016.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Thyroid carcinoma is one of the most common cancer in the head and neck and its incidence shows an increasing tendency. Due to the special anatomical location of thyroid carcinoma, patients will have a bad prognosis outcome when cancer invades larynx and trachea. Surgical treatment is still a preferred therapy for thyroid carcinoma with laryngotracheal invasion, because it has the advantages such as high survival rate, low recurrence rate, relieving of airway obstruction, improving of postoperative quality of life. Other therapies including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, 131I and molecular targeted therapy can also be used for treatments of thyroid carcinoma. This article reviews the current treatments for thyroid carcinoma with laryngotracheal invasion.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 00233, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 00233, China
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Mekaroonkamol P, Li LY, Dacha S, Xu Y, Keilin SD, Willingham FF, Cai Q. Gastric peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy (G-POEM) as a salvage therapy for refractory gastroparesis: a case series of different subtypes. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2016; 28:1272-7. [PMID: 27197717 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.12854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gastroparesis is a poorly understood, chronic, debilitating motility disorder with very limited medical therapeutic options. Gastric peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy (G-POEM) is an emerging novel endoscopic technique as an incisionless pyloroplasty for refractory cases. Effective information of G-POEM on different types of gastroparesis is sparse. METHODS Cases of G-POEM using selective circular myotomy as a salvage therapy for refractory symptoms were retrospective studied. The G-POEM procedures were performed by a single expert endoscopist under a certain protocol. Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptoms Index (GCSI) and gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES) were evaluated before and after the procedure. Procedures related adverse event were also recorded. KEY RESULTS All procedures were successfully completed without complications. Each case in this series was different in demography and etiology of gastroparesis, namely postsurgical, postinfectious, and idiopathic gastroparesis in an elderly male and two young female adults. All cases were refractory to conventional treatment but demonstrated obvious success after G-POEM as a salvage therapy both clinically and on GES. CONCLUSIONS & INFERENCES G-POEM as a salvage therapy improves symptoms and gastric emptying in patients with different types of refractory gastroparesis. Our cases are also the firsts to show success of G-POEM in postinfectious gastroparesis and in elderly male patient. More data are needed to determine which subgroup of patients would benefit most from this novel procedure.
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- P Mekaroonkamol
- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, PLA 306 Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University, Hangzhou, China
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Li LY, Li MM, Yang SF, Zhang J, Li Z, Zhang H, Zhu L, Zhu X, Verma V, Liu Q, Shi D, Huang B. Inhibition of FGF Signalling Pathway Augments the Expression of Pluripotency and Trophoblast Lineage Marker Genes in Porcine Parthenogenetic Blastocyst. Reprod Domest Anim 2016; 51:649-56. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.12725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2015] [Accepted: 05/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- LY Li
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- School of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- School of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- School of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- School of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- School of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- School of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- School of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- School of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- Centre of Biotechnology; Nehru Science Centre; University of Allahabad; Allahabad India
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- School of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- School of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- School of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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Noorashikin MN, Li LY, Karim M, Daud HM, Natrah FMI. Screening and identification of quorum sensing degraders from live feed Artemia. J Environ Biol 2016; 37:811-816. [PMID: 28779741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Quorum sensing (QS) is bacterial cell-to-cell communication with small signal molecules such as acyl-homoserine lactones (AHL) that control a number of phenotypes including the regulation of virulence determinants in pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, quorum sensing degrader has been suggested as one of the biocontrol strategies to fight bacterial infections. In the present study, different bacterial QS degrader strains were isolated from Artemia and screened using Chromobacterium violaceum CV026 bioassay. The results showed that six bacterial strains (four Gram-positive and two Gram-negative) isolated from Artemia were able to degrade AHL in two different in vitro assays. All the strains were later identified through 16S rRNA gene sequencing as Rhodococcus opacus, Strepsporangium roseum, Streptomyces alboniger, Enterobacter clocae and Bacillus litoralis. Highest bacterial AHL degrader, Bacillus litoralis BP-ART/6 fully degraded 10 ppm AHL in 9 hrs. The present study showed that bacterial strains isolated from Artemia can act as a QS degrader. ?
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Zhao MW, Tian H, Zeng L, Li BG, Zhang FL, Li LY. [Evaluation and analysis of the tibial coronal alignment after total knee replacement with the extramedullary tibial cutting guided by the tibial tubercle and anterior tibial tendon in Chinese patients]. Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2016; 48:351-355. [PMID: 27080295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficiency of the tibial coronal alignment after total knee arthroplasty with the extramedullary cutting system guided by the tibial tubercle and anterior tibial tendon, and to discuss the potential risk factors for the postoperative malalignment. METHODS A retrospective study of 212 primary unilateral TKA surgeries (in 188 patients) in our hospital between June to December in 2014 had been analysed. All the cases were performed by one surgical group. An extramedullary tibial cutting guide system had been used, with a landmark of one third inner-medial tibial tubercle as a proximal anatomy reference, and anterior tibial tendon as a distal marker. The mechanical axis of lower extremity in full-length X-ray was measured before surgery, and the tibial prosthetic coronal alignment was checked two weeks postoperation, evaluating the accuracy of this extramedullary cutting system guided by our method. RESULTS Since good alignment was defined as an angle within 3 degrees of the perpendicular to the mechanical axis, the tibial component positions were acceptable in 191 knees (90.1%), five knees were in valgus postoperative, and sixteen knees were in varus. There were seventeen(8.7%) in 179 knees with a preoperative varus presented malalignment after surgery, and four in 12 preoperative valgus kneess howed malalignment also, no statistical difference was found by Chi-square test(χ(2)=2.778,P=0.096), which cannot define the relationship between the varus or valgus deformity preoperation and the malalignmentposition in tibial prosthesis after surgery. Twenty-two knees suffered a severe preoperative deformity as a varus or valgus angle larger than 20 degrees with absolute value of mechanical axis before surgery and tibial prosthetic coronal alignment were 21.95 °(20.00°,26.90°)and 1.85°(0.10°, 7.10°), showed a significant difference (Z=2.11,P=0.035) compared with the data [10.65°(0.50°,19.80°)in preoperative mechanical axis and 1.10°(0.00°,4.60°)in the tibial prosthetic coronal alignment]of 190 knees who presented a mild deformity before surgery(less than 20 degrees), the result indicated the severe preoperative deformity might be a potential mal-alignment risk factor within this cutting system in TKA surgery. CONCLUSION The tibial coronal alignment after total knee arthroplasty could achieve good results with extramedullary cutting guide, by using one third inner-medial tibial tubercle and anterior tibial tendon as a proximal and distal anatomy marker. Postoperative varus might occur in this system, and tibial prosthetic malalignment appeared more often in the patients who suffered a severe deformity before surgery.
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- M W Zhao
- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Research Center of Clinical Epidemiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second People's Hospital of Liaocheng, Linqing 252600, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Yantai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yantai 264013, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First People's Hospital of Honghe State, Mengzi 661100, Yunnan, China
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Yang WC, Zhu L, Qiu YM, Zhou BX, Cheng JL, Wei CL, Chen HC, Li LY, Fu XD, Fu JJ. Isolation and analysis of cell-free fetal DNA from maternal peripheral blood in Chinese women. Genet Mol Res 2015; 14:18078-89. [PMID: 26782455 DOI: 10.4238/2015.december.22.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Non-invasive prenatal diagnosis is used to detect the genetic material of the fetus by isolating the cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) from maternal peripheral blood. In order to establish an isolation method for cffDNA from maternal peripheral blood in Chinese women, the cffDNA was acquired with a two-step centrifugation using a QlAamp DNA Blood mini kit. The SRY gene of plasma DNA was amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Real-time quantitative PCR was used to measure the concentration of cffDNA in maternal peripheral blood in different pregnant women. The results of the SRY gene amplification of plasma DNA from pregnant women was the same as that of the amniocyte DNA. The average concentration of cffDNA in maternal peripheral blood of pregnant women in different gestational stages was 0.98 ng/mL (0.26-1.49 ng/mL), 1.43 ng/mL (0.46- 2.34 ng/mL), and 1.95 ng/mL (0.65-6.81 ng/mL) from early, middle, and late gestational stages, respectively. The mean of cffDNA from total DNA in plasma in different stages of gestation was 22.28% (9.86-27.81%). The lowest concentration of DNA amplified by nested-PCR in our research was 10-4-10-3 ng/μL. The isolation method for cffDNA from maternal peripheral blood was successfully established and further research into its applications will be conducted.
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- W C Yang
- Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, The Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, The Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, The Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province, China.,Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Zigong, Zigong, Sichuan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, The Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, The Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, The Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province, China.,State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau (SAR), China
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences & the State Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, The Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province, China.,State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau (SAR), China.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China
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Wei CL, Cheng JL, Yang WC, Li LY, Cheng HC, Fu JJ. Identification of the origin of marker chromosomes by two-color fluorescence in situ hybridization and polymerase chain reaction in azoospermic patients. Genet Mol Res 2015; 14:14488-95. [PMID: 26600507 DOI: 10.4238/2015.november.18.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Y chromosomal microdeletions at the azoospermia factor locus and chromosome abnormalities have been implicated as the major causes of idiopathic male infertility. A marker chromosome is a structurally abnormal chromosome in which no part can be identified by cytogenetics. In this study, to identify the origin of the marker chromosomes and to perform a genetic diagnosis of patients with azoospermia, two-color fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques were carried out. The marker chromosomes for the two patients with azoospermia originated in the Y chromosome; it was ascertained that the karyotype of both patients was 46,X, ish del(Y)(q11)(DYZ3+, DXZ1-). The combination of two-color FISH and PCR techniques is an important method for the identification of the origin of marker chromosomes. Thus, genetic counseling and a clear genetic diagnosis of patients with azoospermia before intracytoplasmic sperm injection or other clinical managements are important.
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- C L Wei
- Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China
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- Insistitute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Insistitute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China
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Nong W, Xie TS, Li LY, Lu AG, Mo J, Gou YF, Lan G, Jiang H, Len J, Li MM, Jiang QY, Huang B. Qualitative Analyses of Protein Phosphorylation in Bovine Pluripotent Stem Cells Generated from Embryonic Fibroblasts. Reprod Domest Anim 2015; 50:989-98. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.12619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2015] [Accepted: 09/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- W Nong
- College of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine; Nanning China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- Nanning Languang Biotechnology Inc.; Nanning China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- Guangxi Analysis and Testing Center; Nanning China
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- Guangxi Analysis and Testing Center; Nanning China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine; Nanning China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology; Guangxi University; Nanning China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources; Guangxi University; Nanning China
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Chen DX, Li LY, Zhang X, Wang Y. Genetic structure and genetic diversity of single-variety Lonicera macranthoides populations in China, as indicated by SCoT markers. Genet Mol Res 2015. [PMID: 26214488 DOI: 10.4238/2015.july.17.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Lonicera macranthoides is an important traditional Chinese herb. The lack of information regarding the genetic structure and genetic relationships among its cultivars has hindered the conservation and utilization of this resource. This study used start codon targeted markers to assess the genetic diversity and other genetic characteristics of five single-variety L. macranthoides populations in China. Using 22 primers produced a total of 266 bands, of which 227 were polymorphic, indicating a high level of polymorphism. At the species level, genetic diversity was high: percentage of polymorphic loci (PPB) = 85.34%, effective number of alleles (NE) = 1.3479, Nei's gene diversity (H) = 0.2075, and Shannon's information index (Hsp, species level) = 0.3198. However, at the varietal population level, genetic diversity was lower, with averages of: PPB = 19.74%, NE = 1.0946, H = 0.0561, Hpop = 0.0850 (population level). Nei's genetic differentiation coefficient was 0.7319, which is consistent with Shannon's population genetic differentiation coefficient (0.7324). This indicates that most of the genetic variation in this species exists among the varietal populations. The differentiation among varieties may have been caused by artificial selection, mode of reproduction, and barriers to gene flow (0.1831). The genetic similarity coefficient ranged from 0.7222 to 0.9419. Phylogenetic analysis showed the five varieties to form two major clades. Results suggest that cultivar breeders should strengthen the exchange of germplasm and increase the mutual penetration of useful genes, which would broaden the hereditary basis of L. macranthoides.
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- D X Chen
- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing, China
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Chen XZ, Fang Y, Shi YH, Cui JH, Li LY, Xu YC, Ling B. Deciphering the spectrum of somatic mutations in the entire mitochondrial DNA genome. Genet Mol Res 2015; 14:4331-7. [PMID: 25966205 DOI: 10.4238/2015.april.30.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The mitochondrion is a crucial intracellular organelle responsible for regulating cellular energy metabolism, producing free radicals, initiating and executing the apoptotic pathways. Previous studies have shown that somatic mutations in mitochondrial DNA are associated with various tumors, which may be involved during carcinogenesis and tumor progression. To examine the mutation pattern in cancer, 625 reported somatic mutations in the mitochondrial DNA genome were analyzed. We found that, except for deletions and insertions, most somatic mutations were point mutations, accounting for 89.44% of somatic mutations. Transition was the predominant form of somatic mutation in the entire mitochondrial DNA genome, accounting for 87.12% of point mutations, most of which were homoplastic. Frequency statistics analysis of point mutations indicated that, except for 3 tRNA genes, the mutations were distributed on all resting genes and in the D-loop region, with the latter showing the highest frequency of somatic mutation (19.34%), followed by the tRNA leucine 2 gene and non-coding regions between base pairs 5892 and 5903, while 13 coding-region genes and 2 rRNA genes showed a relatively lower frequency of somatic point mutations. Nonsynonymous mutations and terminal amino acid changes were the primary point somatic mutations detected from 13 coding-region genes, which may cause mitochondrial dysfunction in cancer cells. We found that the somatic mutations may affect the mitochondrial DNA genome; the non-coding region should be examined to identify somatic mutations as potential diagnostic biomarkers for early detection of cancer.
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- X Z Chen
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanxi Tumor Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical Training Center of Shenyang Command, PLA, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Cardiology and Clinical Laboratory, 211 Hospital of PLA, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Cardiology and Clinical Laboratory, 211 Hospital of PLA, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China
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Li YJ, Li LY, Li JL, Zhang L, Gao F, Zhou GH. Effects of dietary supplementation with ferulic Acid or vitamin e individually or in combination on meat quality and antioxidant capacity of finishing pigs. Asian-Australas J Anim Sci 2015; 28:374-81. [PMID: 25656211 PMCID: PMC4341082 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.14.0432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2014] [Revised: 08/27/2014] [Accepted: 10/16/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of vitamin E (VE), ferulic acid (FA) and their combination supplementation on meat quality and antioxidant capacities of finishing pigs. Sixty barrows were randomly allocated to four experimental diets using a 2×2 factorial arrangement with 2 VE supplemental levels (0 or 400 mg/kg) and 2 FA supplemental levels (0 or 100 mg/kg) in basal diets. After 28 days, six pigs per treatment were slaughtered. The results showed that VE supplementation increased loin eye area of pigs (p<0.05) and FA supplementation increased pH45min value (p<0.05). The interaction of FA×VE was observed in shear force of longissimus dorsi muscle (p<0.05). Moreover, supplementation with VE decreased hepatic and sarcous malondialdehyde (MDA) content, increased hepatic glutathione (GSH) content and sarcous glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity (p<0.05). Additionally, supplementation with FA increased hepatic GSH-Px activity and decreased sarcous MDA content (p<0.05). However, dietary treatment did not affect the expression of genes related to nuclear factor, erythroid 2-like 2 (NFE2L2) pathway. These results suggest that dietary FA and VE could partially improve meat quality and antioxidant capacity of finishing pigs, but not by activating NFE2L2 pathway under the normal conditions of farming.
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Li L, Li LY, Hu FJ, Zeng SY, Qiao ZQ. Pathologic characteristics and prognosis of a rare advanced cervical cancer treated with radical surgery and radiotherapy. EUR J GYNAECOL ONCOL 2015; 36:524-528. [PMID: 26513876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the prognosis of rare advanced.cervical carcinoma with post-radical-radiation surgery and to compare the clinic value between further surgery treatment group and non-surgery group after radical radiation therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS From January 2002 to July 2010 there were 68 patients with advanced stage cervical carcinoma retrospectively analysed in Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Jiangxi Province. All patients were confirmed by histopathology before treatment, and clinical staging was based on updated 2009 FIGO staging. All patients were Stage Ib2 (local advanced) and more severe. There were 36 patients (29 adenocarcinoma (AC), six adenosquamous carcinoma (ASC), and one undifferentiated carcinoma) classified into observation group that was treated with radical radiation therapy + surgery (total hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy); other 32 patients (26 AC, five ASC, and one undifferentiated carcinoma) classified into control group that was treated with radical radiation therapy with no further surgery. The radical radiation therapy included external-beam radiation and intracavitary therapy, standard point A dose added up to 85 Gy (these doses are recommended for most patients based on summation of conventional external-beam fractionation and low-dose rate 40-70 cGy/h brachytherapy equivalents), and 45-55 Gy was given to point B. All of the patients were followed up. The average follow-up time was 65.6 months and the survival rate between two groups were compared and analyzed whether there was residual lesion, metastasis, lymph vascular space invasion (LVSI) in the observation group. RESULTS In observation group there were 15 patients found positive. The positive rate was 41.7% (15/36), in which there nine cases with LVSI and residual foci, four cases with uterus invasion, and one case with only residual foci. Both of the two groups were followed up and the average follow-up time was 65.6 months (range 36-136). In observation group there were 25 cases that have survived until now and the average survival time was 66.6 months (range 36-136). Eleven patients died with an average survival time of 10.4 months (range 2-37). In control group there are 22 cases that survived until now (July 2013); the average survival time was 64.4 months (range 36-136). Ten patients died with an average survival time of 10.3 months (range 3-28). Three cases experienced serious complication in observation group and two cases in control group. There was no significant difference in survival time between the two groups. CONCLUSION Due to low efficacy results, post-radical-radiation surgery is not a feasible treatment regimen for rare advanced cervical carcinoma.
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Zhang X, Cui J, Wei T, Li LY, Jiang J, Lu JC, Jiang P, Liu LN, Wang ZQ. Survey and genetic variation of Spirometra erinaceieuropaei sparganum in frogs and snakes from Guangxi of southern China. Trop Biomed 2014; 31:862-870. [PMID: 25776613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The prevalence of sparganum infection in wild frogs (Rana rugulosa and R. temporaria) and snakes (Enhydris chinensis) was investigated in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of Southern China from June 2013 to August 2013. The results showed that 30.37% (65/214) of the caught wild frogs and 50% (3/6) of examined snakes were found to be infected with plerocercoids (spargana) of the genus Spirometra. To investigate the genetic variation of the collected spargana, three mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) regions, namely cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 and 3 (cox1 and cox3), NADH dehydrogenase subunits 4 (nad4) were amplified, sequenced, and analyzed. The sequences of cox1, cox3 and pnad4 are 444, 387 and 585 bp in length, respectively. The base composition of cox1, cox3 and pnad4 were generally AT rich with a mean of 62.7%, 67.2% and 64.9%, respectively. Phylogenetic analyses using Bayesian inference (BI) and maximum parsimony (MP) indicated that all the Spirometra sparganum isolates in Guangxi represented S. erinaceieuropaei.
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- Department of Parasitology, Medical College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Parasitology, Medical College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Parasitology, Medical College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Parasitology, Medical College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Parasitology, Medical College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Parasitology, Medical College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Parasitology, Medical College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Parasitology, Medical College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Parasitology, Medical College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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Chen DX, Li LY, Zhang X, Wang Y, Zhang Z. Genetic diversity and population structure of wild Dipsacus asperoides in China as indicated by ISSR markers. Genet Mol Res 2014; 13:6340-9. [PMID: 24615115 DOI: 10.4238/2014.february.14.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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In order to evaluate the genetic diversity and genetic structure of wild Dipsacus asperoides, we surveyed genetic polymorphisms in 288 individuals from 12 populations using ISSR. A total of 240 bands were amplified, among which 190 were polymorphic loci. At the species level, genetic diversity was found to be abundant: PPB = 79.17%, NE = 1.2152, H = 0.1361, and Hsp = 0.2213. At the population level, genetic diversity was lower: PPB = 30.76 %, NE = 1.0786, H = 0.0897, and Hpop = 0.1375. The calculated Nei genetic differentiation coefficient was 0.3406, which is consistent with the calculated Shannon population genetic differentiation coefficient of 0.3787. This is commonly taken to indicate that most of the genetic variation existed within the populations. Gene flow was calculated as Nm = 0.9679, suggesting that gene exchange only occurred at a low level. Based on the Nei genetic distance, the 12 populations were divided into 4 categories. Our results suggest that D. asperoides has abundant genetic diversity and provides a foundation for the protection and improvement of germplasm resources.
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- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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Li LY, Chen Y, Xie SD. Spatio-temporal variation of biogenic volatile organic compounds emissions in China. Environ Pollut 2013; 182:157-168. [PMID: 23916627 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2013.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2013] [Revised: 06/25/2013] [Accepted: 06/27/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Aiming to reduce the large uncertainties of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) emissions estimation, the emission inventory of BVOCs in China at a high spatial and temporal resolution of 36 km × 36 km and 1 h was established using MEGANv2.1 with MM5 providing high-resolution meteorological data, based on the most detailed and latest vegetation investigations. BVOC emissions from 82 plant functional types in China were computed firstly. More local species-specific emission rates were developed combining statistical analysis and category classification, and the leaf biomass was estimated based on vegetation volume and production with biomass-apportion models. The total annual BVOC emissions in 2003 were 42.5 Tg, including isoprene 23.4 Tg, monoterpene 5.6 Tg, sesquiterpene 1.0 Tg, and other VOCs (OVOCs) 12.5 Tg. Subtropical and tropical evergreen and deciduous broadleaf shrubs, Quercus, and bamboo contributed more than 45% to the total BVOC emissions. The highest biogenic emissions were found over northeastern, southeastern, and southwestern China. Strong seasonal pattern was observed with the highest BVOC emissions in July and the lowest in January and December, with daily emission peaked at approximately 13:00 or 14:00 local time.
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- L Y Li
- College of Environmental Sciences & Engineering, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Han W, Zhang XL, Wang DW, Li LY, Liu GL, Li AK, Zhao YX. Effects of microencapsulated Enterococcus fecalis CG1.0007 on growth performance, antioxidation activity, and intestinal microbiota in broiler chickens. J Anim Sci 2013; 91:4374-82. [PMID: 23825327 DOI: 10.2527/jas.2012-5956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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We performed a series of trials to assess the effect of dietary supplementation with microencapsulated Enterococcus fecalis CG1.0007 on growth performance, antioxidation activity, and intestinal microbiota in Arbor Acres broiler chickens ("broilers"). A total of 150 1-d-old broilers were assigned randomly to 5 feeding treatments (a control group fed the basal diet, 3 groups fed the basal diet plus various concentrations of microencapsulated CG1.0007, and 1 group fed the basal diet plus an antibiotic). Changes in important genera of intestinal bacteria were studied using 16S rRNA gene-based PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) profiling and real-time quantitative PCR analysis of fecal samples. During the course of the 42-d experimental period, ADG of the birds fed the high and intermediate concentrations of microcapsules were significantly greater (9.90 and 9.50%, respectively) and the ratios of feed to gain fed were significantly lower (4.40 and 4.00%, respectively) compared with the control group. The total antioxidant capacity and the content of malondialdehyde and superoxide dismutase in the microcapsule-treated groups showed significant changes in terms of antioxidation. The numbers of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium were significantly greater in the microcapsule-treated groups than in the control group. Cluster analysis indicated that the DGGE bacterial profiles were related to the feeding treatments and revealing the diversity and richness of the intestinal microbiota associated with supplementation of microcapsules. In summary, our results indicate that dietary addition of microencapsulated E. fecalis CG1.0007 enhanced the growth performance of the broilers and improved their health.
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- W Han
- Academy of State Administration of Grain, Beijing, 100037, PR China
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Rajput IR, Li LY, Xin X, Wu BB, Juan ZL, Cui ZW, Yu DY, Li WF. Effect of Saccharomyces boulardii and Bacillus subtilis B10 on intestinal ultrastructure modulation and mucosal immunity development mechanism in broiler chickens. Poult Sci 2013; 92:956-65. [PMID: 23472019 DOI: 10.3382/ps.2012-02845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The recent ban on the use of antibiotics as a feed additive has led to the search for alternative sources of antibiotics in the feed industry. Presently, probiotics are considered as a potential substitute for antibiotic as a live biotherapeutic agent to improve animal health and performance. Accordingly, study was focused on evaluating the effect of Saccharomyces boulardii (Sb) and Bacillus subtilis B10 (Bs) on ultrastructure modulation and mucosal immunity development in broiler chickens. A total of three hundred 1-d-old Sanhuang broilers (a Chinese cross breed) were randomized into 3 groups, each group with 5 replications (n = 20). The control group (Ctr) was fed a basal diet containing an antibiotic (virginiamycin, 20 mg/kg). Meanwhile, broilers in experimental groups received Sb and Bs (1 × 10(8) cfu/kg of feed) in addition to the basal diet for 72 d. The results of the experimental groups revealed a significant improvement in live BW and relative weight of bursa of Fabricius and thymus. Also, intestinal villus height, width, and number of goblet cells increased in the Sb and Bs groups. Meanwhile, modulation in the intestinal ultrastructure and increased mRNA expression levels of occluding, cloudin2, and cloudin3 (P < 0.05) were observed in the Sb and Bs groups. Moreover, IgA-positive cells significantly increased in the jejunum of Sb- and Bs-supplemented groups (P < 0.05). Intestinal cytokines interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-10, transforming growth factor-β, and secretory IgA concentrations were (P < 0.05) improved in the probiotic groups; however, Sb induced inflammatory and antiinflammatory cytokines (P < 0.05) in comparison with the Ctr group. The present findings conclusively revealed that Sb and Bs increased IgA-positive cells in the lumen of the intestinal villus and revealed that Sb and Bs could modulate intestinal ultrastructure through increasing occluding, cloudin2, and cloudin3 mRNA expression levels in broiler intestine.
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- I R Rajput
- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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Si-Tu J, Lu MH, Li LY, Sun QP, Zhou XF, Qiu JG, Gao X. Prospective evaluation of pentafecta outcomes at 5 years after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: results of 170 patients at a single center. Neoplasma 2013; 60:309-14. [PMID: 23374001 DOI: 10.4149/neo_2013_041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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A new and more comprehensive methodology for reporting outcomes after radical prostatectomy (RP) has been proposed: the so-called pentafecta. However, no prior studies reported intermediate- and long-term pentafecta outcomes after laparoscopic RP. We collected prospectively the clinical data of 170 consecutive patients with a minimum 60-month follow-up undergoing laparoscopic RP for clinically localized prostate cancer. International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form and the Sexual Health Inventory for Men score were used to evaluate the functional outcomes. Logistic regression was used to perform univariable and multivariable analyses. Sixty months after surgery, a pentafecta outcome was achieved by 124 patients (72.9%). On univariable regression analysis, patient age at surgery (P<0.001), body mass index (P=0.031), pathological T stage (P<0.001) and prostate volume (P=0.003) were significantly associated with pentafecta rates. On multivariable analysis, only patient age at surgery (odds ratio 0.95; P=0.006) and pathological T stage (odds ratio 0.82; P<0.001) were independent predictors of pentafecta rates. Using validated questionnaires to assess functional outcomes, for the first time, we evaluated pentafecta outcomes at 5 years after laparoscopic RP. This approach may be beneficial and could be used when counseling patients with clinically localized prostate cancer.
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- J Si-Tu
- Department of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Saeedi M, Li LY, Karbassi AR, Zanjani AJ. Sorbed metals fractionation and risk assessment of release in river sediment and particulate matter. Environ Monit Assess 2013; 185:1737-1754. [PMID: 22572799 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-012-2664-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2011] [Accepted: 04/23/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Fractionation of metals in natural sediment and suspended particulate matter (SPM) of Tadjan River is investigated. Competitive sorption, sorption capacities of sediment and SPM as well as fractionation of metal-loaded sediment and SPM are also examined. A risk assessment code (RAC) is applied to estimate the risk of heavy metals release into the environment during the sorption process. Results revealed that sediments and SPM containing more than 25 % of clay minerals and higher amounts of calcite have great capacity of metal sorption, particularly for Cu, Ni, and Mn. Assessing the risk of metals release prior to and following sorption tests indicates that RAC of metals would significantly increase from the level of no or low risk in natural sediment and SPM to high or very high risk after sorption. The Langmuir model reveals that the highest affinity for Cu, Mn, and Ni in sediment is the organic fraction. The classic isotherm models of Freundlich and Langmuir can fit the data from chemical extraction studies of adsorbed metals, indicating that although sorption was apparently a physical and chemical process in the river, isotherm models can be used to simulate the sorption and accumulation in different geochemical phases within the particulate matter.
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- M Saeedi
- Enviro-Hydroinformatics Center of Excellence, School of Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, PO Box 16765-163, Narmak, Tehran, Iran.
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Bai H, Lan JP, Gan Q, Wang XY, Hou MM, Cao YH, Li LY, Liu LJ, Hao YJ, Yin CC, Wu L, Zhu LH, Liu GZ. Identification and expression analysis of components involved in rice Xa21-mediated disease resistance signalling. Plant Biol (Stuttg) 2012; 14:914-922. [PMID: 22672582 DOI: 10.1111/j.1438-8677.2012.00585.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Rice Xa21 gene encodes a receptor-like kinase that confers broad-spectrum resistance against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo). Recently, a number of genes involved in the Xa21-mediated disease resistance pathway have been identified. Based on our previous data and the literature, we chose 16 candidate proteins and made corresponding antibodies. Using Western blotting, we systematically investigated the expression profile of the proteins in Xa21-mediated disease resistance response. We found nine proteins with altered expression. We further compared their expression in resistance, susceptible and mock responses, and found that GST expression was up-regulated during the resistance process, indicating GST is a positive regulator in resistance responses. ATPsB expression was down-regulated during both the resistance and susceptible response processes, although it was higher in the resistance response than that in the susceptible response. The total amount of MYB, GAPDH, CatB, Trx and NB-ARC proteins was lower in the resistance than in the susceptible response, but their abundance per unit bacteria in the resistance response was still higher than in the susceptible response, suggesting that these proteins might be positive regulators in the resistance response. In addition, expression of another ERF was induced by inoculation with bacterial blight pathogen, and expression of Zf-LSD1 was activated by wounding stress alone. Interestingly, most proteins showed similar altered expression patterns in the resistance and susceptible responses, but differed to some extents, implying that both responses might share common molecular mechanisms. This study revealed evidence of resistance-related protein expression, providing a foundation for better understanding of their functions.
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- H Bai
- Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China
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Zeng SY, Liang MR, Li LY, Wu YY. Comparison of the efficacy and complications of different surgical methods for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. EUR J GYNAECOL ONCOL 2012; 33:257-260. [PMID: 22873094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this was study to offer some reference for the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) by comparing complication rates and treatment failure rates of different surgical methods of CIN. METHODS 1,256 cases of CIN diagnosed by punch biopsy and pathological confirmation of postoperative specimens between January 2002 and June 2007 were reviewed and analyzed, in which 74 cases underwent the loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), 869 patients adopted cold knife conization (CKC), 49 patients received vaginal enlarged amputation of cervix, and 264 patients accepted extrafascial hysterectomy. The chi-square test was used to compare the rate of complication and treatment failure of different surgical methods. RESULTS The rates of surgical complications for LEEP, CKC, vaginal enlarged amputation of the cervix and extrafascial hysterectomy were, respectively, 8.1% (6/74) 6.2% (54/869) 6.1% (3/49) and 2.3% (8/264), but this difference was not statistically significant. The treatment failure incidences for LEEP, CKC, vaginal enlarged amputation of cervix and external fascia hysterectomy were, respectively, 4.1% (3/74), 0.2% (2/869), 0.0% (0/49) and 0.4% (1/264). When comparing among the groups, the treatment failure incidence was higher in LEEP than that in CKC (p = 0.004) and extrafascial hysterectomy (p = 0.034); there was no statistically significant difference between CKC and extrafascial hysterectomy, and no significant difference was revealed between vaginal enlarged amputation of cervix and any other group. CONCLUSION LEEP, CKC, vaginal enlarged amputation of cervix and extrafascial hysterectomy are all secure and effective procedures for patients with CIN, and patients can make their own individual choice depending on different conditions.
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- S Y Zeng
- Department of Oncology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, China.
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Li LY, Liu QS, Li L, Cao YJ, Yuan Q, Liang SW, Qu CM. A meta-analysis and systematic review of prophylactic endoscopic treatments for postpolypectomy bleeding. Int J Colorectal Dis 2011; 26:709-19. [PMID: 21311892 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-011-1141-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/16/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this meta-analysis and systematic review was to determine whether bleeding prophylaxis benefits patients after colonoscopic polypectomy. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was performed to find prospective randomized controlled trials of postpolypectomy hemorrhage prophylaxis. Studies were selected according to specific criteria and analyzed to generate pooled data. RESULTS Eight studies encompassing 2,595 polyps met the criteria for the meta-analysis. The rate of early bleeding was significantly decreased relative to the control when a single prophylactic technique was used [2.58% vs. 8.15%, OR = 0.34 (95% CI, 0.20-0.58), P < 0.0001]. The use of multiple prophylactic techniques resulted in a lower early postpolypectomy hemorrhage rate compared with the use of a single prophylactic technique [0% vs. 8.41%, OR = 0.12 (95% CI, 0.03-0.47), P = 0.002]. The late bleeding rate did not differ significantly between the monotherapy and control groups [0.61% vs. 1.39%, OR = 0.37 (95% CI, 0.11-1.28), P = 0.12], and the use of combined preventative techniques did not significantly decrease the late postpolypectomy bleeding (PPB) rate compared with use of a single prophylactic method [1.43% vs. 2.05%, OR = 0.70 (95% CI, 0.32-1.55), P = 0.38]. CONCLUSION Prophylactic endoscopic treatments are effective at reducing early PPB after colonoscopic polypectomy. However, patients with late PPB may not benefit from bleeding prophylaxis.
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- L Y Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China.
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Zhang Q, Niu Q, Li LY, Yang L, Guo XL, Huang JX, Wang LP, Liang YX. Establishment of a poisoned animal model of toxic encephalopathy induced by 1,2-dichloroethane. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2011; 24:79S-83S. [PMID: 21329570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023] Open
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1,2-dichloroethane(1,2-DCE) is toxic, especially by inhalation due to its high vapour pressure. Inhalation of concentrated 1,2-DCE vapor can induce effects on the human nervous system, even encephalopathy. However, 1,2-DCE toxic encephalopathy has seldom been reported, and no adequate data were available to evaluate the encephalopathy of 1,2-DCE in experimental animals. The aim of the present study was to establish a toxic experimental animal model induced by 1,2-DCE. Dose effect and time effect of 1,2-DCE on the nervous system were detected. The rats were treated by 1,2-DCE at various concentrations of 0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0 g/m3 for 6 h and treatment of rats at 10.0 g/m3 for 0, 3, 6, and 12 h. Morphology of brain tissue was observed by HE staining and TEM under light and electron microscope, besides water contents in the cortex and medulla of rats were analyzed. The results indicated that 1,2-DCE induced abnormal histopathology, and significantly higher water content were confirmed in the cerebral cortex of toxic animal model in a dose- and time-dependent manner. To declare that 1,2-DCE could induce toxic encephalopathy with a pathological feature of cerebral edema is very important for the medical rescue in urgent toxic accidents.
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, PR China
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- A J Hayes
- Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University, Medical Center, 3970 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC 20007
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