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Wang DM, Li WZ, Xiao Y, Feng XB, Liu W, Chen WH. [Association between occupational noise exposure and the risk of cardiovascular diseases]. Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi 2022; 40:183-187. [PMID: 35439858 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20201201-00660] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Objective: To explore the association between occupational noise exposure and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in a large Chinese population. Methods: In December 2019, the study included 21412 retired participants from the Dongfeng-Tongji Cohort Study at baseline from September 2008 to June 2010, occupational noise exposure was evaluated through workplace noise level and/or the job titles. In a subsample of 8931 subjects, bilateral hearing loss was defined as a pure-tone mean of 25 dB or higher at 0.5, 1 , 2, and 4 kHz in both ears. Logistic regression models were used to explore the association of occupational noise exposure, bilateral hearing loss with 10-year CVD risk. Results: Compared with participants without occupational noise exposure, the 10-year CVD risk was significantly higher for noise exposure duration ≥20 years (OR=1.20, 95%CI:1.01-1.41 , P=0.001) after adjusting for potential confounders. In the sex-specific analysis, the association was only statistically significant in males (OR=2.34, 95%CI: 1.18-4.66, P<0.001) , but not in females (OR=1.15, 95%CI:0.97-1.37, P=0.153). In the subsample analyses, bilateral hearing loss, which was an indicator for exposure to loud noise, was also associated with a higher risk of 10-year CVD (OR= 1.17, 95% CI:1.05-1.44, P <0.001) , especially for participants who were males (OR =1.24, 95% CI:1.07-2.30, P<0.001) , aged equal and over 60 years old (OR=2.30, 95%CI: 1.84-2.88, P<0.001) , and exposed to occupational noise (OR=1.66, 95%CI: 1.02-2.70, P=0.001). Conclusion: Occupational noise exposure may be a risk factor for CVD.
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- D M Wang
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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Li WZ, Huang JA. [Advances in the study of occult malignant tumor-related pyogenic liver abscesses in the digestive system]. Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi 2021; 29:275-278. [PMID: 33902197 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501113-20190402-00105] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) accompanied by occult malignant tumors is a rare kind of life-threatening disease. Studies have shown that it can predict the occurrence of cancer, especially hepatobiliary and colorectal cancer. The risk of combined occult primary liver cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, and gastrointestinal cancer is high in PLA patients. Malignant tumor-related PLA lacks specific symptoms and signs. The iodine concentration ratio between the energy spectrum CT lesions and normal liver tissue is of certain value in the differentiation of liver cancer and liver abscess. Computed tomography colonography has a dual role. It can screen patients with PLA for occult colorectal cancer and determine the treatment response of abscess lesions. Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli is the main microorganism of PLA related to colorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. PLA treatment related to hepatobiliary malignant tumor has high complications and mortality, and poor prognosis. Most occult colorectal cancers are in the early stage, and their early detection and prognosis are better than those of PLA patients combined with hepatobiliary malignancies.
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- W Z Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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Wu XR, Wei PJ, Zhao YH, Li WZ, Wang SL, Duan ZP, Liu C. [Effects of ilioinguinal composite tissue flaps in repairing skin and soft tissue defects on hand or foot]. Zhonghua Shao Shang Za Zhi 2020; 36:722-725. [PMID: 32829612 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501120-20190408-00171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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 effects of ilioinguinal composite tissue flaps in repairing skin and soft tissue defects on hand or foot and reconstructing the flexion and extension functions of wrist, finger, ankle, and toe. Methods: From February 2012 to March 2018, 4, 5, and 3 patients (11 males and 1 female, 23-62 years old) with skin and soft tissue defects on hand or foot were admitted to Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Zhongmu County of Henan Province, Henan Armed Police Corps Hospital, and the Affiliated Jiangyin Hospital of Medical College of Southeast University, respectively. Five patients had hand defects, and 7 patients had foot defects. The areas of skin and soft tissue defects after debridement were 10 cm×8 cm-15 cm×10 cm. The ilioinguinal composite tissue flaps were designed and resected according to the wound area and the length of tendon defects, and the areas of flaps were 10 cm×8 cm-15 cm×12 cm. According to the specific condition of the recipient area, the superficial iliac circumflex artery in the tissue flap was reconstructed by end-to-side anastomosis in 2 patients and end-to-end anastomosis in 1 patient with ulnar artery, end-to-side anastomosis in 4 patients with the dorsal foot artery, end-to-side anastomosis in 2 patients with the posterior tibial artery, and end-to-end anastomosis in 1 patient with the external tarsal foot artery in the recipient area, and the superficial epigastric artery in the tissue flap was reconstructed by end-to-side anastomosis in 1 patient with the radial artery and end-to-end anastomosis in 1 patient with the ulnar artery in the recipient area. The donor sites were sutured directly or repaired with medium split-thickness skin grafts. The survival of tissue flap after the operation and the appearance, texture, and the two-point discrimination distance of the tissue flaps during follow-up were observed. The hand function and foot function were evaluated by the total active movement standard of hand and the Maryland foot score standard, respectively. Results: All the tissue flaps in 12 patients survived. During follow-up of 6-36 months after operation, the tissue flaps were slightly bloated, with linear scars at the junction site in the recipient area, and the two-point discrimination distances of the tissue flaps were 15-22 mm. The hand function was excellent in 3 cases, good in 1 case, and fair in 1 case, and the foot function was excellent in 4 cases, good in 2 cases, and fair in 1 case, and all the patients were satisfied with the function and appearance of hand or foot. Conclusions: The ilioinguinal composite tissue flaps can repair the hand and foot wounds and reconstruct the flexion and extension functions of wrist, finger, ankle, and toe at the same time, which is an effective method to repair this kind of defects.
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- X R Wu
- Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Zhongmu County of Henan Province, Zhengzhou 451400, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Henan Armed Police Corps Hospital, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, the Affiliated Jiangyin Hospital, Medical College of Southeast University, Jiangyin 214400, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Zhongmu County of Henan Province, Zhengzhou 451400, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Zhongmu County of Henan Province, Zhengzhou 451400, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Zhongmu County of Henan Province, Zhengzhou 451400, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Zhongmu County of Henan Province, Zhengzhou 451400, China
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Ma FQ, Li WZ, Li PJ, Liu MY, Xue H. [Analysis of 14 cases of transjugular liver biopsy]. Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi 2019; 27:799-801. [PMID: 31734996 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-3418.2019.10.012] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- F Q Ma
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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Zhu CX, Li WZ, Guo YL, Chen L, Li GH, Yu JJ, Shu B, Peng S. Tumor suppressor RKIP inhibits prostate cancer cell metastasis and sensitizes prostate cancer cells to docetaxel treatment. Neoplasma 2019. [PMID: 29534584 DOI: 10.4149/neo_2018_170203n72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Raf kinase inhibitory protein (RKIP) is a well-established metastasis suppressor that is frequently down-regulated in aggressive cancers. However, the impact of RKIP on cancer cell invasion and metastasis in prostate cancer is still elusive. To this end, we overexpressed RKIP in two prostate cancer cell lines. We found that overexpression of RKIP inhibited prostate cancer cells proliferation, migration and invasion. Mechanistically, we found that RKIP overexpression led to down-regula- tion of the NF-kB signaling pathway and inhibition of the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, which is important step for cancer metastasis. In addition, overexpression of RKIP can promote drug effects of docetaxel on prostate cancer cell lines. In conclusion, overexpression of RKIP significantly inhibits prostate cancer cell migration and metastasis, and overexpression of RKIP could aid prostate cancer treatment and therapy.
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Li WZ, Cai FQ, Wu CL, Peng P, Huang JA. [A case report of liver actinomycosis]. Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi 2018; 26:786-787. [PMID: 30481889 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-3418.2018.10.012] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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- W Z Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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Wang X, Li AJ, Li WZ, Lu WJ, Cui WZ. [The effects of Xuebijing injection on apoptosis and expression of regulatory factors TNF-α、NF-κB and Caspase-3 expression in the lung tissues of acute paraquat-induced rats]. Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi 2018; 36:551-555. [PMID: 30248777 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-9391.2018.07.021] [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 mechanism of Xuebijing injection in the treatment of acute paraquat poisoning by means of studying the expression of TNF-alpha, NF-kappa B, Caspase-3 and the changes of cell apoptosis rate detected by TUNEL in the lung tissue of acute paraquat-induced rats. Methods: On the base of random number table, 126 Wister rats weighing 220 g to 270 g were divided into 3 groups: (1) Control group: 42 rats, (2) Poisoned group: 42 rats, (3) Treatment group: 42 rats. On 1(st)、3(rd)、7(th)、14(th)、21(st)、28(th)、and 35(th) day, six rats from each group were anaesthetized by intraperitoneal injection of chloral hydrate. To cut the chest and take the lung tissue samples. The expression levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha, Nuclear Factor-kappa B and Caspase-3 protein in lung tissue were detected by immunohistochemical staining, as well as apoptotic cell rate was detected by TUNEL staining. Results: The expression levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha, Nuclear Factor-kappa B, Caspase-3 protein and TUNEL staining in the lung tissue of the poisoned group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05) . Compared with the poisoned group, the expression of TNF-alpha, NF-kappa B, Caspase-3 and TUNEL in treatment group decreased significantly (P<0.05) , but they were still higher than those of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant compared with the control group (P<0.05) . Conclusion: Apoptosis and TNF-alpha, NF-kappa B and Caspase-3 play an important role in lung injury of paraquat-induced rats. Xuebijing injection can inhibit the expression of TNF-alpha, NF-kappa B, Caspase-3 in lung tissue, reduce the apoptosis rate and alleviate the damage of lung tissue in paraquat-poisoning rats.
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- X Wang
- Department of Emergency, the Handan Central Hospital, Handan 056001, China
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Zhu XJ, Li WZ, Li H, Fu CQ, Liu J. Association of interleukin-6 gene polymorphisms and circulating levels with keloid scars in a Chinese Han population. Genet Mol Res 2017; 16:gmr-16-02-gmr.16029110. [PMID: 28437551 DOI: 10.4238/gmr16029110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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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The aim of the present study is to explore the effect of IL-6 gene polymorphisms on the development of keloid scar (KS) in the Chinese Han population. Genotyping of IL-6 was performed by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), followed by restriction fragment length polymorphism assays (PCR-RFLP). Serum level of IL-6 was measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results indicated that when the IL-6 -572 CC homozygote genotype was used as the reference group, the GG genotype was found to be associated with a significantly increased risk of KS (GG vs CC: OR = 2.097, 95%CI = 1.100-3.995, P = 0.025). When the IL-6 -572 C allele was used as the reference group, the G allele was found to be associated with significantly increased risk of KS (G vs C: OR = 1.317, 95%CI = 1.002-1.730, P = 0.048). Furthermore, we observed a marked increase in serum IL-6 levels in KS patients with GG genotypes when compared to KS patients harboring the CC genotype. In conclusion, our results suggest that IL-6 gene polymorphism was associated with keloid scars in the southeastern Chinese Han population.
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- X J Zhu
- Department of Clinical laboratory, , , China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Taixing People's Hospital, Taixing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Taixing People's Hospital, Taixing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, , , China
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- Department of Dermatology, Taixing People's Hospital, Taixing, China
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Gao YL, Song ZB, Li WZ, Jiao FC, Wang R, Huang CJ, Li YP, Wang BW. NtBRC1 suppresses axillary branching in tobacco after decapitation. Genet Mol Res 2016; 15:gmr-15-04-gmr.15049320. [PMID: 28002608 DOI: 10.4238/gmr15049320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Axillary branching is controlled by a very complex mechanism involving various endogenous and environmental factors. Previous studies have shown that Tb1/BRC1 is the point of integration in the network of molecular mechanisms regulating axillary branching in plants. In this study, we cloned the Tb1/BRC1 ortholog, NtBRC1, from Nicotiana tabacum and functionally analyzed its role in the control of axillary branching in tobacco. Overexpression of NtBRC1 resulted in significant retardation of axillary branching, and downregulation of this gene resulted in significant acceleration of axillary branching after decapitation. This indicates a negative role for this gene in the regulation of axillary branching. In-line with previous reports, NtBRC1 was found to be expressed predominantly in axillary buds. Additionally, as expected, expression was decreased 8 h following decapitation, which further confirms its role in the suppression of axillary branching. Furthermore, the expression of NtBRC1 was significantly downregulated by cytokinin, but was not affected by GR24, a synthetic strigolactone. Based on the data collected in the present study, we demonstrate that NtBRC1 negatively regulates axillary branching in tobacco after decapitation and functions downstream of the cytokinin signaling pathway inside axillary buds.
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- Y L Gao
- Yunnan Academy of Tobacco Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tobacco Biotechnological Breeding, National Tobacco Genetic Engineering Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Academy of Tobacco Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tobacco Biotechnological Breeding, National Tobacco Genetic Engineering Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Academy of Tobacco Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tobacco Biotechnological Breeding, National Tobacco Genetic Engineering Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Academy of Tobacco Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tobacco Biotechnological Breeding, National Tobacco Genetic Engineering Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute, Zhengzhou, China
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- Yunnan Academy of Tobacco Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tobacco Biotechnological Breeding, National Tobacco Genetic Engineering Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Academy of Tobacco Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tobacco Biotechnological Breeding, National Tobacco Genetic Engineering Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Academy of Tobacco Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tobacco Biotechnological Breeding, National Tobacco Genetic Engineering Research Center, Kunming, China
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Zheng YM, Li WZ, Wang ZX, Zhang W, Lv H, Xiao JX, Yuan Y. [Magnetic resonance imaging of dystrophinopathy that mimics adductor enthesopathy]. Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2016; 48:846-849. [PMID: 27752168] [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: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To report thigh muscle magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests of four Chinese patients with dystrophinopathy with edema changes in adductor longus muscles that mimics adductor enthesopathy. METHODS Four boys, who were from four unrelated families and aged from 5 to 11 years, were investigated because of the clinical manifestations including myalgia or muscle weakness or the incidental findings of elevated serum creatine kinase levels, and were diagnosed with dystrophinopathy by gene test of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Their creatine kinase levels were increased from 4 087 IU/L to 32 700 IU/L (Normal range: 75-175 IU/L). The muscle biopsy of three patients all demonstrated a dystrophic pattern including necrosis, regeneration, hypertrophy, atrophy and connective tissue proliferation, with different proportions of dystrophin-negative muscle fibers. The gene test of DMD showed an out-frame deletion of exons in three of the four patients, involving either exons 45 or exons 49-52 deletion or exon 62 duplication, and c.2665 C>T with nonsense mutation in the other one. Muscle MRI tests of the bilateral thighs were performed with T1 weighed sequence and slow tau inversion recovery sequence. The degree of fatty infiltration changes was scored. RESULTS MRI of the thigh muscles showed mild to severe fatty infiltration changes in T1 weighed sequence with the total scores from 2 to 13.The most severe fatty infiltration changes were in the long head of biceps femoris and adductor magnus. Obvious hyperintensities appeared mainly in the adductor longus muscles on slow tau inversion recovery (STIR) images in all the patients without any abnormal signals in the attachment of the ligament, indicating edema changes of the adductor longus muscles which mimiced adductor enthesopathy. Two of the four patients presented with edema changes in the bilateral adductor longus muscles, while the other two were with only unilateral changes. Furthermore, other thigh muscles, including adductor magnus, semitendinosus, sartorius and rectus femoris muscles, could also have mild edema changes in two of the four patients. CONCLUSION Dystrophinopathy can manifest as edema changes in the adductor longus muscles in thigh muscle MRI tests, which is a typical lesion in adductor enthesopathy. The adductor longus muscles in the dystrophinopathy patients may be easy to be impaired due to traction injury during sports.
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- Y M Zheng
- Department of Neurology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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Zheng YM, Du J, Li WZ, Wang ZX, Zhang W, Xiao JX, Yuan Y. [Clinical application of MRI histogram in evaluation of muscle fatty infiltration]. Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2016; 48:830-834. [PMID: 27752165] [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: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe a method based on analysis of the histogram of intensity values produced from the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for quantifying the degree of fatty infiltration. METHODS The study included 25 patients with dystrophinopathy. All the subjects underwent muscle MRI test at thigh level. The histogram M values of 250 muscles adjusted for subcutaneous fat, representing the degree of fatty infiltration, were compared with the expert visual reading using the modified Mercuri scale. RESULTS There was a significant positive correlation between the histogram M values and the scores of visual reading (r=0.854, P<0.001). The distinct pattern of muscle involvement detected in the patients with dystrophinopathy in our study of histogram M values was similar to that of visual reading and results in literature. The histogram M values had stronger correlations with the clinical data than the scores of visual reading as follows: the correlations with age (r=0.730, P<0.001) and (r=0.753, P<0.001); with strength of knee extensor (r=-0.468, P=0.024) and (r=-0.460, P=0.027) respectively. Meanwhile, the histogram M values analysis had better repeatability than visual reading with the interclass correlation coefficient was 0.998 (95% CI: 0.997-0.998, P<0.001) and 0.958 (95% CI: 0.946-0.967, P<0.001) respectively. CONCLUSION Histogram M values analysis of MRI with the advantages of repeatability and objectivity can be used to evaluate the degree of muscle fatty infiltration.
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- Y M Zheng
- Department of Neurology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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Ye H, Li WZ, Li G. [The change of PSG under sleep-inducing in OSAHS]. Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2016; 30:1483-1485. [PMID: 29871122 DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.1001-1781.2016.18.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2016] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Li YS, Li WZ, Wei P, Qiu SQ. [The phase Ⅱ clinical trial of Yanhouqing buccal tablets in the treatment of acute pharyngitis of external wind heat type]. Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2016; 30:1182-1186. [PMID: 29798325 DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.1001-1781.2016.15.002] [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] [Received: 01/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Objective:The aim of this study is to preliminary evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Yanhouqing buccal tablets in the treatment of acute pharyngitis of external wind heat type and explore the safe and effective dose. Method:Design of multi-center clinical trial with randomized, double-blind, single-analog, placebo-controlled, dose exploration. 288 patients were divided into three groups: low dose group, high dose group and placebo group. The effectiveness evaluation indexes was analysis of pharyngalgia or odynophagia, throat burning, TCM syndrome and pharyngeal signs, and the safety was evaluated by vital sign, lab examination indexes and adverse events. Result:The results showed that there was the statistically significant difference between high/low dose group and placebo group(P <0.01), and no significant difference between high and low dose groups(P >0.01) among the effectiveness evaluation indexes. There were no serious adverse events. The adverse events and adverse reactions in the three groups has no statistical significance(P >0.05). Conclusion:Yanhouqing buccal tablets is safe and effective in the treatment of acute pharyngitis of external wind heat type. We recommend 8 tablets per day and treat for 5 days in phase Ⅲ clinical trials.
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- Shenzhen Longgang ENT Hospital Shenzhen ENT Institute, Shenzhen,518100, China
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- Shenzhen Longgang ENT Hospital Shenzhen ENT Institute, Shenzhen,518100, China
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- Shenzhen Pingshan Maternal and Child Health Hospital
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- Shenzhen Longgang ENT Hospital Shenzhen ENT Institute, Shenzhen,518100, China
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Li WZ, Gao CY, He WL, Zhang HM. Association of the interleukin-10 gene -1082A/G genetic polymorphism with risk of ischemic stroke in a Chinese population. Genet Mol Res 2016; 15:gmr7541. [PMID: 27051029 DOI: 10.4238/gmr.15017541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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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We investigated the possible association between two single nucleotide polymorphisms of IL10 (-1082A/G and -592C/A) and susceptibility to ischemic stroke. In total, 335 patients with proven ischemic stroke and 335 control subjects were recruited from Xinxiang Central Hospital between March 2013 and May 2015. The IL10 -1082A/G and -529C/A polymorphisms were investigated by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. When compared with the control subjects, patients with ischemic stroke were more likely to be male, have a habit of tobacco smoking, have higher BMI, have hypertension or diabetes mellitus, and have higher levels of TC, LDL-C, HDL-C, and TG. The multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that the AA genotype of IL10 -1082A/G was significantly associated with development of ischemic stroke in a Chinese population compared with the GG genotype (OR = 1.93, 95%CI = 1.15-3.25). In the dominant model, the association between GA+AA genotype of IL10 -1082A/G and risk of ischemic stroke was also significant compared with the GG genotype, and the adjusted OR (95%CI) for the GA+AA genotype was 1.41 (1.02-1.94). Thus, our study suggests that IL10 gene polymorphisms contribute to the development of ischemic stroke.
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- Department of Neurology, Xinxiang Central Hospital, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinxiang Central Hospital, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinxiang Central Hospital, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinxiang Central Hospital, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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Li WZ, Wang XH, Zhang HX, Mao SM, Zhao CZ. Protective effect of the n-butanol Toona sinensis seed extract on diabetic nephropathy rat kidneys. Genet Mol Res 2016; 15:gmr7403. [PMID: 27050993 DOI: 10.4238/gmr.15017403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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 objective of this study was to observe the protective effect of the n-butyl alcohol phase of Toona sinensis seed extract on the kidneys of diabetic nephropathy (DN) rats and its preliminary mechanism. Male wistar rats were administered a normal or high-fat diet for 1 month. DN rats were divided into a model group and a petroleum ether phase of T. sinensis seed extract intervention group. The intervention group was administered 5 mg·100 g-1·day-1 extract. After treatment for 10 weeks, the rats were sacrificed and blood samples and the renal cortex were collected. Biochemical indicators in the serum and renal indices were assessed. Pathological changes of the renal tissues were also determined. Changes in the renal structure and protein levels were detected. Compared with the normal group, the blood glucose, urinary albumin, renal index, and oxidative stress index were sharply increased in the model group. The protein levels of TGF-b1, collagen IV, and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) were increased. Compared with the model group, the n-butyl alcohol phase of T. sinensis seed extract significantly reduced the blood glucose, urinary albumin, renal index, oxidative stress index, serum creatinine, and urea nitrogen levels. The renal pathology abnormality was improved in DN rats. The protein levels of TGF-b1, collagen IV, and CTGF were increased. The expression of TGF-b1, collagen IV, and CTGF decreased. In conclusion, the n-butyl alcohol phase of T. sinensis seed extract has protective effects on DN rats via the inhibition of oxidative stress and protein expression of TGF-b1, collagen IV, and CTGF.
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- College of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Applied Pharmacology Laboratory, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Applied Pharmacology Laboratory, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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Wang X, Li WZ. Ethanol Extracts from Toona sinensis Seeds Alleviates Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy through Inhibiting Oxidative Stress and Regulating Growth Factor. Indian J Pharm Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.4172/pharmaceutical-sciences.1000119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Zhang YY, Wang SY, Miao YW, Li WZ, Zhang QL, Li FQ, Liu LX, Huo HL, Huo JL. Isolation, molecular cloning, and characterization of a novel porcine lymphotoxin beta receptor gene. Genet Mol Res 2014; 13:9766-76. [PMID: 25501186 DOI: 10.4238/2014.november.27.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTβR) is a member of the tumor necrosis factor family of receptors (TNFR). It plays a role in regulating lymphoid organogenesis and homeostasis of the immune system. In the present study, the full coding region of a putative LTβR gene of Sus scrofa was amplified by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and cloned for the first time (accession Nos. JX457347 and AFU74012). In addition, analysis of the tissue expression profile was carried out via RT-PCR. The full-length coding region of porcine LTβR had 1266 nucleotides (molecular weight, 45.61 kDa; pI, 5.71) and encoded 421 amino acids. Bioinformatic prediction indicates that LTβR belongs to the TNFR superfamily and contains a TNFR domain. The sequence homology analysis revealed that the amino acid sequences of S. scrofa LTβR had 82.9, 82.4, 81.3, 80.5, 78.7, 74.6, and 73.0% identity with those of Equus caballus, Canis lupus, Ailuropoda melanoleuca, Oryctolagus cuniculus, Bos taurus, Mus musculus, and Homo sapiens, respectively. The phylogenetic tree based on the amino acid sequences of LTβR from 8 species revealed that S. scrofa was more closely related to E. caballus, C. lupus, and A. melanoleuca. RT-PCR analysis showed that the porcine LTβR gene was differentially expressed (e.g., high, moderate, low, or nonexistent) in various tissues (e.g., prostate, pituitary, brainstem, and esophagus, respectively). This may be related to differences in the regulation of LTβR in the different tissues.
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- Teaching Demonstration Center of the Basic Experiments of Agricultural Majors, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Neijiang Vocational & Technical College, Neijiang, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Husbandry and Veterinary, Yunnan Vocational and Technical College of Agriculture, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Husbandry and Veterinary, Yunnan Vocational and Technical College of Agriculture, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Thoracic epidural anaesthesia alone is an applied technique of anaesthesia for nephrectomy which has both advantages and limitations. Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective alpha2-adrenoreceptor agonist which has both central and peripheral analgesic properties. Forty patients undergoing nephrectomy were enrolled in this clinical trial and allocated randomly to two groups, a control group (C group) and a dexmedetomidine group (D group). The C group received epidural 0.75% levobupivacaine 12 ml with 1 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution, while the D group received epidural 0.75% levobupivacaine 12 ml with 1 ml (0.5 µg/kg) of dexmedetomidine. Haemodynamic changes, onset time and duration of sensory and motor block, muscle relaxation score, verbal rating score for pain, sedation score and the total postoperative analgesic consumption were evaluated. Sensory blockade duration was longer in the D group than in the C group (P=0.01). The incidence of motor block and the muscle relaxation score were significantly higher in the D group compared with the C group (P=0.01). Compared with the C group, pain scores were significantly lower in the first four postoperative hours in the D group (two hours rest P=0.038; two hours activity P=0.009; four hours rest P=0.044; four hours activity P=0.003). The total amount of flurbiprofen analgesic was significantly lower in the D group compared with the C group (P=0.03). Epidural dexmedetomidine 0.5 µg/kg appears to intensify thoracic epidural anaesthesia with levobupivacaine.
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- X Z Zeng
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Second Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Heilongjiang, China
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Fan HG, Jiang S, Lin DQ, Lu DZ, Li L, Ji W, Li WZ. Comparison of anaesthetic and analgesic effects of emulsified isoflurane used alone or combined with lidocaine and fentanyl in dogs. N Z Vet J 2013; 62:123-9. [PMID: 24341657 DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2013.859976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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AIM The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of a combination of emulsified isoflurane, lidocaine, and fentanyl (EI-L-F) compared with the efficacy of emulsified isoflurane alone (EI), a combination of emulsified isoflurane and lidocaine (EI-L) or emulsified isoflurane and fentanyl (EI-F) for anaesthetising dogs. METHODS Eight mongrel dogs were anesthetised with EI (8 mL/kg/hour), EI-L (3 mg/kg/hour lidocaine and 6 mL/kg/hour of emulsified isoflurane), EI-F (1.5 μg/kg/hour fentanyl and 6 mL/kg/hour of emulsified isoflurane), and EI-L-F (5 mL/kg/hour of emulsified isoflurane, 1 μg/kg/hour of fentanyl and 2.4 mg/kg/hour of lidocaine). Each dog received all four treatments and there was a 15-day washout period between the treatments. The dogs' anaesthesia and analgesia scores and physiological parameters were determined before and 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80 minutes after the administration of anaesthetic agents. RESULTS The dogs in each of the four groups became laterally recumbent within 1 minute. Respiration rate and heart rate increased (p<0.05) during the first 5 minutes of anaesthesia in all groups. Respiration rate in the EI-F-L group was higher (p=0.037) than other groups from 30 to 50 minutes. Heart rate was higher in the EI than EI-F-L group (p=0.018) from 10 to 20 minutes, then returned to near baseline. Arterial oxygen saturation decreased during the period of anaesthesia but was higher (p=0.032) from 10 to 50 minutes in EI-F-L group than in other groups. The total anaesthesia scores in the EI-L-F group were higher than the EI and EI-L groups (p<0.05). The mean time to body movement was 5 (SD 2), 5 (SD 2), 7 (SD 2) and 8 (SD 2) minutes for the EI, EI-L, EI-F and EI-F-L groups, respectively. The mean time to standing was 8 (SD 2), 9 (SD 2), 10 (SD 2) and 13 (SD 3) minutes for the EI, EI-L, EI-F and EI-F-L groups, respectively. No excitement was observed during recovery after anaesthesia. CONCLUSIONS The EI-F-L combination that was used in this study provided an adequate anaesthesia effect in dogs, which was characterised by adequate analgesia and muscle relaxation without any complications.
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- a Department of Anesthesiology , Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University , Harbin 150086 , China
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Zhang MJ, Li WZ, Zu S, Huo W, Zhu XF, Wang ZY. Catalytic Hydrogenation for Bio-Oil Upgrading by a Supported NiMoB Amorphous Alloy. Chem Eng Technol 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201300142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Bader A, Brodarac A, Hetzer R, Kurtz A, Stamm C, Baraki H, Kensah G, Asch S, Rojas S, Martens A, Gruh I, Haverich A, Kutschka I, Cortes-Dericks L, Froment L, Kocher G, Schmid RA, Delyagina E, Schade A, Scharfenberg D, Skorska A, Lux C, Li W, Steinhoff G, Drey F, Lepperhof V, Neef K, Fatima A, Wittwer T, Wahlers T, Saric T, Choi YH, Fehrenbach D, Lehner A, Herrmann F, Hollweck T, Pfeifer S, Wintermantel E, Kozlik-Feldmann R, Hagl C, Akra B, Gyongyosi M, Zimmermann M, Pavo N, Mildner M, Lichtenauer M, Maurer G, Ankersmit J, Hacker S, Mittermayr R, Mildner M, Haider T, Nickl S, Zimmermann M, Beer L, Lebherz-Eichinger D, Schweiger T, Mitterbauer A, Keibl C, Werba G, Frey M, Ankersmit HJ, Herrmann S, Lux CA, Steinhoff G, Holfeld J, Tepekoylu C, Wang FS, Kozaryn R, Schaden W, Grimm M, Wang CJ, Holfeld J, Tepekoylu C, Kozaryn R, Urbschat A, Zacharowski K, Grimm M, Paulus P, Avaca MJ, Kempf H, Malan D, Sasse P, Fleischmann B, Palecek J, Drager G, Kirschning A, Zweigerdt R, Martin U, Katsirntaki K, Haller R, Ulrich S, Sgodda M, Puppe V, Duerr J, Schmiedl A, Ochs M, Cantz T, Mall M, Martin U, Mauritz C, Kensah G, Lara AR, Dahlmann J, Zweigerdt R, Schwanke K, Hegermann J, Skvorc D, Gawol A, Azizian A, Wagner S, Krause A, Drager G, Ochs M, Haverich A, Gruh I, Martin U, Klopsch C, Gaebel R, Kaminski A, Chichkov B, Jockenhoevel S, Steinhoff G, Klose K, Roy R, Brodarac A, Kang KS, Bieback K, Nasseri B, Choi YH, Kurtz A, Stamm C, Lepperhof V, Polchynska O, Kruttwig K, Bruggemann C, Xu G, Drey F, Neef K, Saric T, Lichtenauer M, Werba G, Mildner M, Baumgartner A, Hasun M, Nickl S, Beer L, Mitterbauer A, Zimmermann M, Gyongyosi M, Podesser BK, Ankersmit HJ, Ludwig M, Tolk A, Skorska A, Noack T, Steinhoff G, Margaryan R, Assanta N, Menciassi A, Burchielli S, Matteucci M, Lionetti V, Luchi C, Cariati E, Coceani F, Murzi B, Martens A, Rojas SV, Kensah G, Rotarmel A, Baraki H, Haverich A, Martin U, Gruh I, Kutschka I, Nasseri BA, Klose K, Ebell W, Dandel M, Kukucka M, Gebker R, Choi YH, Hetzer R, Stamm C, Paulus P, Holfeld J, Urbschat A, Mutlak H, Ockelmann P, Tacke S, Zacharowski K, Scheller B, Pereszlenyi A, Rojas SV, Martens A, Baraki H, Schwanke K, Zweigerdt R, Martin U, Haverich A, Kutschka I, Rojas SV, Martens A, Meier M, Baraki H, Schecker N, Rathert C, Zweigerdt R, Martin U, Haverich A, Kutschka I, Roy R, Brodarac A, Kukucka M, Kurtz A, Becher PM, Choi YH, Drori-Carmi N, Bercovich N, Zahavi-Goldstein E, Jack M, Netzer N, Pinzur L, Chajut A, Tschope C, Stamm C, Ruch U, Kaminski A, Strauer BE, Tiedemann G, Steinhoff G, Schade A, Delyagina E, Scharfenberg D, Lux C, Steinhoff G, Schlegel F, Dhein S, Akhavuz O, Mohr FW, Dohmen PM, Schlegel F, Salameh A, Oelmann K, Kiefer P, Dhein S, Mohr FW, Dohmen PM, Schwanke K, Merkert S, Templin C, Jara-Avaca M, Muller S, Haverich A, Martin U, Zweigerdt R, Skorska A, von Haehling S, Ludwig M, Slavic S, Curato C, Altarche-Xifro W, Unger T, Steinhoff G, Li J, Zhang Y, Li WZ, Ou L, Lux CA, Ma N, Steinhoff G, Haase A, Alt R, Schwanke K, Martin U. 3rd EACTS Meeting on Cardiac and Pulmonary Regeneration Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie, Berlin, Germany, 14-15 December 2012. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivs561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Li WZ, Zhao SM, Huang Y, Yang MH, Pan HB, Zhang X, Ge CR, Gao SZ. Expression of lipogenic genes during porcine intramuscular preadipocyte differentiation. Res Vet Sci 2012; 93:1190-4. [PMID: 22795880 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2012.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2011] [Revised: 06/11/2012] [Accepted: 06/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Intramuscular fat (IMF) content plays an important role in meat quality. Triglyceride (TG) metabolism in intramuscular adipocytes is strongly associated with the intramuscular fat deposition. To better understand the mechanisms leading to IMF deposition we compared the expression levels of genes related to preadipocyte differentiation and lipogenesis in the intramuscular preadipocytes isolated from the longissimus muscle of Wujin and Landrace pigs. The results showed that the intramuscular preadipocytes could differentiate into mature adipocytes in vitro. Triglyceride content in adipocytes isolated from Wujin pigs was higher than Landrace pigs during the middle and later phases of preadipocyte differentiation. The expression levels of genes related to preadipocyte differentiation such as PPARG and CEBPA showed differential expression between Wujin and Landrace porcine adipocytes during the early stage of differentiation. The expression levels of lipogenic genes such as FASN and SREBF1 were significantly higher in Wujin porcine intramuscular preadipocytes than in Landrace intramuscular preadipocytes at the middle and the later stages of differentiation. This suggests that preadipocyte differentiation and lipogenesis exhibited breed-related scheduling.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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Kadel K, Kumari L, Li WZ, Huang JY, Provencio PP. Synthesis and Thermoelectric Properties of Bi2Se3 Nanostructures. Nanoscale Res Lett 2011; 6:57. [PMID: 27502679 PMCID: PMC3212096 DOI: 10.1007/s11671-010-9795-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2010] [Accepted: 09/09/2010] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Bismuth selenide (Bi2Se3) nanostructures were synthesized via solvothermal method. The crystallinity of the as-synthesized sample has been analyzed by X-ray diffraction, which shows the formation of rhombohedral Bi2Se3. Electron microscopy examination indicates that the Bi2Se3 nanoparticles have hexagonal flake-like shape. The effect of the synthesis temperature on the morphology of the Bi2Se3 nanostructures has also been investigated. It is found that the particle size increases with the synthesis temperature. Thermoelectric properties of the Bi2Se3 nanostructures were also measured, and the maximum value of dimensionless figure of merit (ZT) of 0.096 was obtained at 523 K.
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- Department of Physics, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33199, USA
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- Department of Physics, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33199, USA
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- Department of Physics, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33199, USA.
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- Sandia National Laboratories, Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT), Albuquerque, NM, 87185, USA
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- Sandia National Laboratories, Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT), Albuquerque, NM, 87185, USA
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Wang YS, Tang S, An ZX, Li WZ, Liu J, Quan FS, Hua S, Zhang Y. Effect of mSOF and G1.1/G2.2 Media on the Developmental Competence of SCNT-Derived Bovine Embryos. Reprod Domest Anim 2011; 46:404-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2010.01679.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Guo SW, Che HM, Li WZ. Construction of recombinant lentivirus vector for tumor vasoinhibitory peptide alphastatin gene delivery. Mol Med Rep 2011; 3:923-8. [PMID: 21472334 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2010.350] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2010] [Accepted: 07/26/2010] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Angiogenesis is a prerequisite for tumor progression and metastasis. Alphastatin, as an endogenous angiogenesis inhibitor, was recently used as an anticancer agent in several tumor models. We constructed recombinant self-inactivating lentivirus vectors expressing alphastatin and evaluated their ability to transfer genes into human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) as well as their antiangiogenic activities in vitro. Recombinant self-inactivating lentiviral vectors efficiently and stably transduced endothelial cells, and lentivirus-transduced HUVECs were capable of sustainedly secreting the antiangiogenesis peptide alphastatin. Long-term expression and secretion of alphastatin resulted in significant inhibition of endothelial cell angiogenesis induced by vascular endothelial growth factor. This report presents the first use of lentivirus-based vectors to deliver the endogenous angiogenesis inhibitor alphastatin, and suggests the potential utility of antiangiogenic gene therapy with lentiviral vectors for the treatment of cancer.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Medical School of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi 710061, P.R. China
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AbstractDispersion and alignment of carbon nanotubes in thermoplastic polymers such as polycarbonate have been studied. Dispersion was accomplished by mixing in a conical twin-screw extruder and alignment was carried out using a fiber spinning apparatus. The effects of mixing time and fiber draw ratios on dispersion and alignment were investigated. Uniform dispersions were produced with relatively short residence times in the extruder. Excellent alignment of carbon nanotubes in nanocomposite filaments was obtained when the fiber draw ratio was greater than 7. The ability to closely control the dispersion and alignment of carbon nanotubes in polymers is expected to lead to the development of nanocomposites with desirable electronic and structural properties.
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ABSTRACTUltrathin polymer films have been deposited on both multi-wall and aligned carbon nanotubes using a plasma polymerization treatment. TEM experimental results showed that a thin film of polystyrene layer (several nanometers) was uniformly deposited on the surfaces of the nanotubes including inner wall surfaces of the multi-wall nanotubes. The coated multi-wall nanotubes were mixed in polymer solutions for studying the effects of plasma coating on dispersion. It was found that the dispersion of multi-wall carbon nanotubes in polystyrene composite was significantly improved. The deposition mechanisms and the effects of plasma treatment parameters are discussed.
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It is suggested that activation and differentiation of T-helper cells are required for peri-operative anti-tumor and anti-infection immunity. The present study aimed to evaluate whether propofol stimulates the activation and differentiation of these cells in patients undergoing pulmonary lobectomy for non-small-cell lung cancer. Thirty patients were randomly allocated to receive propofol or isoflurane throughout surgery. The CD4(+)CD28(+) percentage (p < 0.0001) and the ratio of interferon-gamma:interleukin-4 (p = 0.001) all increased with propofol but showed no change with isoflurane. In contrast, cortisol increased with isoflurane (p < 0.0001) but not with propofol over time (p = 0.06). We conclude that propofol promotes activation and differentiation of peripheral T-helper cells.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Cheng ML, Zhao SM, Li WZ, Zhang X, Ge CR, Duan G, Gao SZ. Anti-adipocyte scFv-Fc Antibody Suppresses Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Development and Affects Lipid Metabolism in Minipigs. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2009; 162:687-97. [DOI: 10.1007/s12010-009-8832-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2009] [Accepted: 10/25/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kumari L, Li WZ, Kulkarni S, Wu KH, Chen W, Wang C, Vannoy CH, Leblanc RM. Effect of Surfactants on the Structure and Morphology of Magnesium Borate Hydroxide Nanowhiskers Synthesized by Hydrothermal Route. Nanoscale Res Lett 2009; 5:149-157. [PMID: 20652148 PMCID: PMC2894163 DOI: 10.1007/s11671-009-9457-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2009] [Accepted: 09/26/2009] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Magnesium borate hydroxide (MBH) nanowhiskers were synthesized using a one step hydrothermal process with different surfactants. The effect surfactants have on the structure and morphology of the MBH nanowhiskers has been investigated. The X-ray diffraction profile confirms that the as-synthesized material is of single phase, monoclinic MgBO(2)(OH). The variations in the size and shape of the different MBH nanowhiskers have been discussed based on the surface morphology analysis. The annealing of MBH nanowhiskers at 500 degrees C for 4 h has significant effect on the crystal structure and surface morphology. The UV-vis absorption spectra of the MBH nanowhiskers synthesized with and without surfactants show enhanced absorption in the low-wavelength region, and their optical band gaps were estimated from the optical band edge plots. The photoluminescence spectra of the MBH nanowhiskers produced with and without surfactants show broad emission band with the peak maximum at around 400 nm, which confirms the dominant contribution from the surface defect states.
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- Department of Physics, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33199, USA
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- Department of Physics, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33199, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33174, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33174, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33174, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33174, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 33124, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 33124, USA
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Zhao SM, Wan QH, Cheng ML, Huang Y, Li WZ, Zhang YY, Gao SZ. Effect of monoclonal antibody on expression of lipid metabolism related genes in porcine adipocytes. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 2009; 154:449-54. [PMID: 19755170 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2009.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2009] [Revised: 09/07/2009] [Accepted: 09/08/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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In order to study the mechanism of monoclonal antibody (McAb) against a porcine 40-kDa adipocyte-specific plasma membrane protein in reducing fat deposition, porcine primary adipocytes were treated with the McAb during the process of adipocyte differentiation; its effect on expression of lipid metabolism related genes was investigated. Adipocytes were treated with 1-methyl-3-isobutylmethylxanthine (IDX) plus 10 microg/mL of the McAb or without McAb. The mRNA levels of adipocyte differentiation related genes (PPARgamma and C/EBPalpha), lipid metabolism related genes (FAS, HSL, CPT-1B, DGAT and A-FABP) and adiponectin gene (AdipoQ) were determined using real-time quantitative PCR. The results showed that the differentiated adipocyte number and triglyceride (TG) content in adipocytes treated with the McAb were lower than that in cells without McAb during the whole process of adipocyte differentiation. The McAb significantly reduced mRNA expression of PPARgamma, C/EBPalpha, FAS, DGAT, A-FABP and adiponectin genes, but increased mRNA expression of HSL and CPT-1B genes during the medium and latter stage of adipocyte differentiation. This suggested that the McAb decreased triglycerol accumulation in adipocyte by both inhibiting adipocyte differentiation and regulating lipid metabolism, especially at the medium and latter stage of porcine adipocyte differentiation.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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Kumari L, Li WZ, Vannoy CH, Leblanc RM, Wang DZ. Vertically aligned and interconnected nickel oxide nanowalls fabricated by hydrothermal route. Cryst Res Technol 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/crat.200800583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The effect of a catalyst on the growth and structure of carbon nanotube Y-junctions (CNTYs) using chemical vapor deposition has been investigated. Cobalt-, magnesium-, and calcium-nitrates are utilized as precursors of catalysts Co, Mg, Ca, Co/Mg, Co/Ca, and Mg/Ca for CNTY synthesis. Experimental result shows that Co/Mg or Co/Ca can grow CNTYs with straight branches while Co, Mg, Ca, and Mg/Ca will not grow any CNTYs, indicating that only combinations of Co with Mg or Ca will facilitate the formation of CNTYs. In addition, the effect of the carbon source on the formation of CNTYs has also been studied. It is found that thiophene (C4H4S) can promote the formation of CNTYs, while other sources such as methane (CH4) and acetylene (C2H2) cannot. The result shows that both the catalyst and the carbon source substantially affect the formation of CNTYs.
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- Department of Physics, Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33199, USA.
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Qian JG, Li WZ, Zhang GC, Yan LB. Is delayed micro-graft hair transplantation possible?--evaluation of viabilities of hair follicles preserved in two storage media. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 58:38-41. [PMID: 15629165 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2004.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2003] [Accepted: 05/24/2004] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preservation of hair grafts for the purpose of delayed transplantation would allow use of thousands of hair grafts at one time. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the viabilities of hair follicle units preserved in DMEM and Ringer's solution at 0 degrees C for various periods. METHODS Cell cultures and transplantation of hair follicle units into athymic mice were used. RESULTS Outer root sheath cells could be cultivated in 95.8% of those follicles preserved in Ringer's solution, and in 86.7% of those preserved in DMEM culture medium (p < 0.01). In 84.5% of those preserved in Ringer's and 72.5% of those preserved in DMEM for 24 h, hair follicles grew well after implantation into an athymic mouse model (p < 0.05).
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- Institute of Dermatology, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 210042 Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
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Qian JG, Yan LB, Li WZ, Zhang GC. Posterior tibialis transfer for foot-drop due to leprosy: a case with 40 years follow up. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 57:450-2. [PMID: 15191827 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2004.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2003] [Accepted: 01/27/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A 56-year-old male was transferred to our centre because of a relapse of leprosy neuritis in the hands. We found that the patient had received a posterior tibialis tendon transfer for correction of his left dropped foot 40 years previously. On examination active dorsiflexion of the left ankle joint was close to 0 degrees with grade 4 power of dorsiflexion, and the plantar flexion was about 35 degrees. Walking gait was almost normal. There were some scars on the plantar surface of the left metatarsal area; but with the continuous use of a soft dressing pad under the middle part of the sole, plantar ulceration has been avoided for many years even with active daily activities of the patient. The patient is very satisfied with the operative results.
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- J G Qian
- National Reconstructive Surgery and Rehabilitation Centre for Leprosy, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 12 Jiang-wang-miao Street, Nanjing 210042, China.
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Liu H, Li XZ, Leng YJ, Li WZ. An Alternative Approach to Ascertain the Rate-Determining Steps of TiO2 Photoelectrocatalytic Reaction by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy. J Phys Chem B 2003. [DOI: 10.1021/jp034113r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- H. Liu
- Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China, and School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Republic of Singapore
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- Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China, and School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Republic of Singapore
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- Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China, and School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Republic of Singapore
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- Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China, and School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Republic of Singapore
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In this study, conventional TiO2 powder was heated in hydrogen (H2) gas at a high temperature as pretreatment. The photoactivity of the treated TiO2 samples was evaluated in the photodegradation of sulfosalicylic acid (SSA) in aqueous suspension. The experimental results demonstrated that the photodegradation rates of SSA were significantly enhanced by using the H2-treated TiO2 catalysts and an optimum temperature for the H2 treatment was found to be of 500-600 degrees C. The in situ electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) signal intensity of oxygen vacancies (OV) and trivalent titanium (Ti3+) associated with the photocatalytic activity was studied. The results proved the presence of OV and Ti3+ in the lattice of the H2-treated TiO2 and indicated that both were contributed to the enhancement of photocatalytic activity. Moreover, the experimental results presented that the EPR signal intensity of OV and Ti3+ in the H2-treated TiO2 samples after 10 months storage was still significant higher than that in the untreated TiO2 catalyst. The experiment also demonstrated that the significant enhancement occurred in the photodegradation of phenol using the H2-treated TiO2.
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- Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Li WZ, Xue ZG, Wang G. [Screening of mouse connexin 31 genomic clone and mapping by fluorescence in situ hybridization]. Hunan Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao 2001; 26:499-501. [PMID: 12536520] [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: 02/28/2023]
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Connexin 31(Cx31) is one of the human genetic deafness disease genes. To determine the structure and function of Cx31 gene of mouse, the mouse Cx31 gene clone was screened from the genomic library with the probe obtained according to the sequence of the mouse Cx31 gene cDNA. Cx31 gene was mapped to the center of mouse chromosome 4 by fluorescence in situ hybridization. The present study lays a foundation for researches on structure and function of Cx31 gene, as well as establishment of the relative transgenic mice and gene knockout mice.
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- National Laboratory of Medical Genetics of China, Changsha 410078, China
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Sun B, Li WZ, Yue Y, Jiang CW, Xiao LY. [An experimental study of the computer-controlled equipment for delivering volatile anesthetic agent]. Zhongguo Yi Liao Qi Xie Za Zhi 2001; 25:328-341. [PMID: 12583263] [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: 05/24/2023]
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Our newly-designed computer-controlled equipment for delivering volatile anesthetic agent uses the subminiature singlechip processor as the central controlling unit. The variables, such as anesthesia method, anesthetic agent, the volume of respiratory loop, age of patient, sex, height, weight, environment temperature and the grade of ASA are all input from the keyboard. The anesthetic dosage, calculated by the singlechip processor, is converted into the signals controlling the pump to accurately deliver anesthetic agent into respiratory loop. We have designed an electrocircuit for the equipment to detect the status of the pump's operation, so we can assure of the safety and the stability of the equipment. The output precision of the equipment, with a good anti-jamming capability, is 1-2% for high flow anesthesia and 1-5% for closed-circuit anesthesia and its self-detecting working is reliable.
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- 2nd Affiliated Clinical College of Harbin Medical University
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Along with the nationwide economic reform initiated in the early 1980s and the rapid decrease of leprosy endemic after the implementation of multi-drug therapy (MDT), the leprosy programme changed from 'vertical' to 'horizontal'. An evolution in the mode of detection of leprosy cases has consequently taken place. Based on the nationwide registration of newly detected cases, the profile of patients at detection has been studied. The proportions of cases corrected significantly with calendar years in detection by dermatological clinics, contact checks, 'clue survey' and mass survey, showing a significant increase in percentage of cases detected through dermatological clinics and contact checks, and decreases through 'clue survey' and mass survey. Detection of cases through dermatological clinics and voluntary reporting have become the main modes of case-finding during 1997-1998, accounting for 37.3% and 28.6%, respectively, where contact check accounts for only 9.1%. In areas with good dermatological services, a significantly higher proportion (75.9%) of cases was detected through dermatological clinics, where voluntary reporting and 'clue survey' were the main modes of detection in endemic areas. As regards confirmation of diagnosis, the great majority of cases were confirmed by leprosy units, even though they were detected in various other situations. Only 6.5% of leprosy cases were detected and subsequently confirmed by doctors in dermatologic clinics. The present modes of detection and their relation to demographical, epidemiological, clinical factors and health services are discussed. This study emphasizes the cardinal importance of the dermatological clinics in the detection of leprosy cases in China at the present time and hence the need to strengthen the training of doctors in these clinics, while continuously encourage their involvement in leprosy control.
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- Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) & Peking Union of Medical College (PUMC), National Center for STD and Leprosy Control, 12 Jiangwangmiao Street, Nanjing, 210042, China.
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Wang Y, Tan W, Li WZ, Li Y. A facile synthetic approach to prenylated flavanones: first total syntheses of (+/-)-bonannione A and (+/-)-sophoraflavanone A. J Nat Prod 2001; 64:196-199. [PMID: 11429999 DOI: 10.1021/np0001124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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A facile and efficient approach for the syntheses of both C-8 and C-6 prenylated flavonoids has been developed that features a highly regioselective prenylation of 2,4,6-trihydroxyacetophenone and regioselective cyclization of prenylated polyhydroxy chalcones. Thus, the first efficient total syntheses of (+/-)-sophoraflavanone A (1) and (+/-)-bonannione A (2), two naturally occurring geranylated flavanones with antibacterial activities, have been achieved starting from the key intermediate 3 via regioselective cyclization of geranylated tetrahydroxychalcone 4.
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- National Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry & Institute of Organic Chemistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, People's Republic of China
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Li Y, Yang J, Li WZ, Hou L, Xue J, Li Y. Studies on flavans. 1. Facile synthesis of (+/-)-7-hydroxy-3',4'-methylenedioxyflavan and (+/-)-4'-hydroxy-7-methoxyflavan by a BF3.Et2O-mediated pyran cyclization. J Nat Prod 2001; 64:214-216. [PMID: 11430003 DOI: 10.1021/np0001171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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: 05/23/2023]
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A facile approach for the synthesis of flavans was developed by employing a BF3.Et2O-catalyzed pyran cyclization in an aprotic polar solvent as a key step, by which concise total syntheses of (+/-)-7-hydroxy-3',4'-methylenedioxyflavan (1) and (+/-)-4'-hydroxy-7-methoxyflavan (2), two naturally occurring flavans, were achieved.
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- National Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry & Institute of Organic Chemistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, People's Republic of China.
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Chen XS, Li WZ, Jiang C, Ye GY. Leprosy in China: epidemiological trends between 1949 and 1998. Bull World Health Organ 2001; 79:306-12. [PMID: 11357209 PMCID: PMC2566398] [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: 04/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To report the epidemiological trends of leprosy in China from 1949 to 1998. METHOD Data for the study were obtained from the computerized database of the National System of Leprosy Surveillance. FINDINGS A total of 474,774 leprosy patients were detected during this 50-year period. Case detection rates per 100,000 population were highest in the 1950s and 1960s, with peaks appearing in 1957-58, 1963-66, 1969-70, and 1983-84, corresponding to mass surveys or screening surveys carried out in most areas or selected areas of the country. While the duration of the disease at the time of detection fell over the period, the disability rates, which were > 50% in the early 1950s, have decreased gradually to 20.8% by 1997-98 but are still too high. More than 50% of cases were found through active methods in the periods 1955-58, 1965-66, and 1969-76, but in recent years cases are mostly detected through dermatological clinics or by voluntary reporting. The peak prevalences of the 1960s (i.e. > 2 per 10,000 population) decreased annually from the 1970s onwards. By the end of 1998 the prevalence was 0.05 per 10,000 population. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that leprosy was well controlled in China and that the WHO goal of elimination of leprosy as a public health problem has been achieved at the national and subnational levels. However, leprosy is still unevenly distributed in the country. According to the criterion for leprosy elimination in China--defined as a prevalence of < 1 per 100,000 in county or city--there are still more than 10% of counties or cities where this target has not yet been reached. Special attention must therefore be given to achieve elimination and final eradication of leprosy in China.
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- National Centre for STD and Leprosy Control, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) and Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), 12 Jiangwangmiao Street, Nanjing 210042, People's Republic of China.
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Leprosy in children forms an important link in the natural evolution and the epidemic profile of the disease. The study was undertaken on 1208 child cases detected during the years 1986-1997 in China. The number of child cases constituted 3-4 per cent of the total during this period although the incidence rates decreased dramatically. The detection rate significantly increased with age, and the average rate of 0.027 per 100,000 population was much lower than that in adults. In the pediatric cases, children in the younger age group had a higher prevalence of solitary lesions and lower prevalence of reactions and disabilities than the older group. A total of 70.01 per cent of the affected cases were infected by intra-familial contact, 35.60 per cent were detected by contact examination, and another 22.86 per cent by active surveys. The results of the study suggest that leprosy in children is not a public health problem at the present in China, but the regular screening of children in the family of patients is still one of the important ways to detect child cases and should be recommended.
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- National Center for STD and Leprosy Control, Institute of Dermatology, CAMS & PUMC, Nanjing, China
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In a national survey in China, 27,928 cases of leprosy detected by the health authorities between 1984 and 1998 were investigated. The delay between onset of symptoms (estimated from each case's recall) and confirmed diagnosis was < or = 2 years for 55.1% of the new patients but > 10 years for 7.0%, with a median value, overall, of 22.0 months. The median delay was longer: (1) for the multibacillary cases than the paucibacillary; (2) among farmers than among factory workers; (3) among some nationalities than among others (being longest among the Tu and shortest among the Wei); and (4) for some methods of case-detection than for others. Over the study period, the mean delay decreased with time. The delay was greatest in the areas where leprosy was endemic and/or where access to health services was poor. The later the cases were detected the more likely they were to show disability. Leprosy cases are still going undetected in China, although, over the last 14 years, case-finding has significantly improved. Age, occupation, nationality, leprosy type and detection method all appear to affect the delay.
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- X S Chen
- Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.
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This paper describes the national system of leprosy recording and reporting in China and the computerization of records. The system was designed for data collection at local level and data entry by optically scanned or manual mode as well as for sophisticated data analysis. The major functions include data entry, data check, sum-up, maintenance, communication, inquiry, statistics, graph and print. A total of 17 options for epidemiological and clinical data analysis are available. Through the implementation for about 10 years, the system has gained widespread acceptance. This acceptance would facilitate introduction of computer analysis to other leprosy projects and other disease control programs in China. Up to 1998, a database of more than 740,000 records covering all the leprosy patients detected since 1949 had been established by this system.
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- Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China
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Shi RJ, Li WZ, Marder VJ, Sporn LA. Cloning of guinea pig tissue factor cDNA: comparison of primary structure among six mammalian species. Thromb Haemost 2000; 83:455-61. [PMID: 10744153] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Tissue factor (TF) is a transmembrane glycoprotein that serves as an essential cofactor for plasma coagulation factor VII. TF procoagulant activity exhibits varying species specificity. In particular, guinea pig (GP) TF is unable to activate clotting in heterologous plasma systems, but the molecular basis for this phenomenon is not yet understood. The full-length GP TF cDNA was cloned and sequenced. The open reading frame encoded a predicted precursor protein of 289 amino acids (aa) which was expressed in a reticulocyte lysate system as a protein of apparent molecular weight of 34 kD. The identity of the predicted aa sequence of mature GP TF with rabbit, human, bovine, rat and mouse TF was 66.4, 64.4, 60.6, 53.2 and 52.2%, respectively. With a focus on sites of potential functional significance, we compared sequences within the known binding regions. The eleven residues at the interface region between the TF1 and TF2 modules, which bind to the EGF domain of VIIa, were perfectly conserved among the six species, with the exception of an isoleucine replacing a lysine in the guinea pig sequence. However, only four of the eleven binding residues in the TF1 module, known to interact with the catalytic domain of factor VII, and three of the five residues in the TF2 module, involved in binding the factor VII Gla domain, were conserved among species. We hypothesize that divergence at these regions contributes to the specificity and non-reciprocity of TF procoagulant activity between species.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY, USA
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Chen XS, Li WZ, Jiang C, Ye GY. Studies on risk of leprosy relapses in China: relapses after treatment with dapsone monotherapy. Int J Lepr Other Mycobact Dis 1999; 67:371-8. [PMID: 10700910] [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: 02/15/2023]
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Based upon the data from the Chinese National System for Leprosy Surveillance, this paper reports on the relapses in 297,343 leprosy patients [multibacillary (MB) 106,518, paucibacillary (PB) 190,825] cured by dapsone monotherapy. A total of 11,055 (MB 8675, PB 2380) patients relapsed during an accumulated follow-up period of 4,229,050 patient-years (PY), giving an overall relapse rate of 3.72 per 100 cases or 2.61 per 1000 PY, i.e., 8.14% or 5.91 per 1000 PY over an average follow-up period of 13.8 +/- 8.4 years in MB patients and 1.25% or 0.86 per 1000 PY over an average period of 14.5 +/- 8.9 years in PB patients. For either the overall relapse rate per 100 cases or per 1000 PY, the differences between MB and PB patients were statistically significant, except during 36-40 years of follow up. For both MB and PB patients, the relapse rates showed consistently significant decreases year by year, particularly in PB patients whose relapse rate per 1000 PY was 1.21 in year 10 of follow up; whereas it remained more than 10 per 1000 PY in MB patients. In view of that, the overall relapse rates in MB and PB patients cured by dapsone monotherapy were acceptably low, and most of these patients have been followed up for more than a mean incubation period of observed dapsone relapse. Along with the further extension of follow up, the risk of relapse in dapsone-cured patients will not be expected to increase. This conclusion should be considered when planning policy for the management of patients released from dapsone monotherapy.
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- Department of Leprosy Research, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanjing, China.
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