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Zhang XL, Zhang LG. Molecular cloning and expression of the male sterility-related CtYABBY1 gene in flowering Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris L. ssp chinensis var. parachinensis). Genet Mol Res 2014; 13:4336-47. [PMID: 25036178 DOI: 10.4238/2014.june.10.1] [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: 11/03/2022]
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Expression of the YABBY gene family in the abaxial surface of lateral plant organs determines abaxial destiny of cells, enhances growth and expansion of lateral organs, and plays an important role in polar establishment of lateral organs. However, the YABBY gene has not been studied in male sterility and fertility restoration. We homologously cloned the CtYABBY1 gene of male-sterile TC1 in Brassica campestris L. ssp chinensis var. parachinensis; its expression was analyzed by real-time PCR. A 937-bp sequence was cloned from TC1 and named CtYABBY1. The ORF of this gene has 702 bp, contains a "C2C2 zinc finger" motif at the N-terminal end, and a "YABBY" structural domain at the C-terminal end. This gene had the highest homology with DBC43-3-2 gene in B. campetris ssp pekinensis. Expression of CtYABBY1 gene has a wide range of functions. It is involved in growth and development of lateral organs, such as leaves and flowers, enhancing expansion of the area and volume of young organs. CtYABBY1 is a gene that promotes thermo-sensitive fertility restoration. At room temperature, expression level of this gene was found to be lower in the stamens of sterile flowers. After treating TC1 at a low temperature of 2°-6°C for 20 days, expression of this gene was upregulated in the stamen of fertile flowers. We conclude that male sterility in TC1 is negatively regulated by this gene, which facilitates transition from male sterility to fertility.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology in Arid Areas, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology in Arid Areas, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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Zhou F, Zhu FX, Zhang XL, Zhang AS. First Report of Dimethachlon Resistance in Field Isolates of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on Oilseed Rape in Shaanxi Province of Northwestern China. Plant Dis 2014; 98:568. [PMID: 30708697 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-07-13-0730-pdn] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary is a necrotrophic fungal pathogen causing diseases in a wide range of plants, including oilseed rape (3). Substantial economic losses caused by S. sclerotiorum have been reported in the United States, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Hungary, India, Nepal, and Japan (1). Application of fungicides is the principal tool for controlling S. sclerotiorum because of lack of high level of host resistance. Dicarboximide fungicides such as dimethachlon have been widely used to control S. sclerotiorum in recent years in China and field isolates with reduced sensitivity to dimethachlon have been reported in Jiangsu Province of eastern China (2). In order to understand the current status of dimethachlon resistance in S. sclerotiorum isolates of northwestern China, 196 and 344 isolates of S. sclerotiorum collected from oilseed rape fields in 10 counties throughout Shaanxi Province in 2011 and 2012, respectively, were assayed for sensitivity to dimethachlon using 5 μg ml-1 dimethachlon as a discriminatory dose. Mycelial plugs (6 mm in diameter) cut from the margin of a 48-h-old colony were placed in the center of petri dishes containing potato dextrose agar (PDA) amended with 5 μg ml-1 dimethachlon; PDA without fungicide served as the control. Cultures were incubated at 26°C and colony growth was measured after 72 h of incubation. Isolates that showed growth on PDA amended with fungicide were tentatively considered resistant to dimethachlon, whereas the completely inhibited isolates were considered sensitive. Results showed that 1.02% or 2 isolates of the 196 isolates collected in 2011 and 3.78% or 13 isolates of the 344 isolates collected in 2012 were resistant to dimethachlon. For all the isolates considered resistant and 42 randomly selected sensitive isolates, 50% effective concentrations (EC50) were determined on PDA amended with a series of dimethachlon concentrations. The average EC50 value of dimethachlon for sensitive isolates was 0.29 ± 0.02 μg ml-1 Resistance ratios (EC50 of resistant isolate / average EC50 of sensitive isolates) for the two resistant isolates detected in 2011 were 10.28 and 23.83, respectively, whereas resistance ratios for the 13 resistant isolates detected in 2012 ranged from 24.90 to 101.97. The average EC50 value of dimethachlon for the 13 resistant isolates detected in 2012 was 19.05 μg ml-1, and EC50 values for the two resistant isolates detected in 2011 were 2.98 and 6.91 μg ml-1, respectively. These results indicated that both resistance frequency and resistance level increased from 2011 to 2012. Bioassay results of three resistant isolates indicated that there was positive cross-resistance between dimethachlon and other dicarboximide fungicides such as iprodione and procymidone. To our knowledge, this is the first report of dimethachlon resistance in S. sclerotiorum in Shaanxi Province of northwestern China. The molecular mechanism of dimethachlon resistance in field isolates of S. sclerotiorum remains to be studied. Although resistance frequency is low at present, dimethachlon resistance should be kept in mind and fungicide resistance management tactics such as use of biological control agents, fungicide tank-mixing, or alternating dimethachlon with other fungicides having different modes of action is recommended in controlling S. sclerotiorum. References: (1) M. D. Bolton et al. Mol Plant Pathol. 7:1, 2006. (2) H. X. Ma et al. Plant Dis. 93:36, 2009. (3) L. H. Prudy. Phytopathology 69:875, 1979.
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Plant Protection Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
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Pyogenic hepatic abscess (PHA) is a rare but potentially serious disease. Investigations of new therapeutic methods urgently need experimental support in corresponding animal models. However, to date, few studies have evaluated PHA in the minipig. The linear regression equation of the Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 strain was established. PHA was successfully mocked, and S. aureus ATCC 29213 was the only pathogenic bacterium identified. The abscess formation stage was observed on the 21st day of the operation. This study will provide a baseline for further studies evaluating new treatment methods for PHA.
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- R G Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Tu JL, Zhang MJ, Wang XQ, Zhang XL, Lin ZX. Genetic dissection of upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) cultivars developed in Hubei Province by mapped SSRs. Genet Mol Res 2014; 13:782-90. [PMID: 24615042 DOI: 10.4238/2014.january.31.4] [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: 11/03/2022]
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The genetic diversity of 51 upland cotton cultivars with different parental origins and breeding periods that were developed in Hubei Province was studied on the basis of 237 mapped simple sequence repeat markers covering the cotton genome. A total of 108 polymorphic primer pairs amplified 196 loci; the polymorphism information content range was 0.04 to 0.83, with an average of 0.46. A model-based clustering analysis (STRUCTURE) of the genomic data identified 3 clear subpopulations, and the result was confirmed by principal components analysis. The genetic similarity coefficient among 51 upland cotton cultivars was 0.598 on average, ranging from 0.378 to 0.817. The unweighted pair group method with arithmetic average cluster analysis revealed inconsistencies in other clustering patterns: "Tianmian1" was distinct from the rest of the materials and formed a separate cluster. This study will provide a guide for breeders to develop new cultivars efficiently and to choose parents, and it supports the need to introduce new alleles into the gene pool of the upland cotton breeding program in Hubei Province.
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- J L Tu
- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, National Centre of Plant Gene Research, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Bioscience and Engineering, Huanggang Normal College, Huanggang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, National Centre of Plant Gene Research, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, National Centre of Plant Gene Research, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, National Centre of Plant Gene Research, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Zhu ZJ, Shen H, Wang YP, Jiang Y, Zhang XL, Yuan GY. Effect of beta-tricalcium phosphate/poly-l-lactide composites on radial bone defects of rabbit. ASIAN PAC J TROP MED 2014; 6:753-6. [PMID: 23827157 DOI: 10.1016/s1995-7645(13)60132-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2013] [Revised: 07/15/2013] [Accepted: 08/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore the effect ofβ-TCP/PLLA scaffold in repairing rabbit radial bone defects. METHODS Thirty New Zealand rabbits were divided into β-TCP /PLLA group (group A), pure PLLA group (group B) and contrast group (group C) randomly. The rabbits were sacrificed respectively after 4, 8, 12, 24 weeks and the X-ray film was performed at the same time to evaluate the repair effect in different groups. RESULTS X-ray film showed there was uneven low density bone callus development in defect region after 4 weeks in group A. The defect region was filled with neonate osseous tissue completely during 12-24 weeks. X-ray score revealed that repair of bone defect results significantly better than group B and group C. CONCLUSIONS The β-TCP /PLLA composite is capable of repairing radial bone bone defects. β-TCP/PLLA scaffold is significant because of rapid degradation ability, good histocompatibility and osteogenic action.
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- Medical Board of Graduate School of Suzhou University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
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Qin H, Hu CZ, Zhang XL, Shen LX, Xue ZC, An ZQ. Surgical treatment of Ideberg type III glenoid fractures with associated superior shoulder suspensory complex injury. Orthopedics 2013; 36:e1244-50. [PMID: 24093698 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20130920-14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Ideberg type III glenoid fractures with associated superior shoulder suspensory complex (SSSC) injuries are rare, and related treatments have not been reported in the literature. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of such injuries treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Between July 2007 and April 2012, ten patients with Ideberg type III glenoid fractures were surgically treated using ORIF with 2 cannulated screws or a screw combined with a metacarpal plate through an anterior approach. Patients with associated SSSC injuries underwent ORIF with K-wires or plates. Information was available for 9 patients with a mean follow-up of 24.1±18.2 months. Mean bone-healing time was 8.4±2.2 weeks. At last follow-up, mean forward flexion of the operative shoulder was 157.8°±7.5°, mean external rotation was 62.9°±7.9°, and mean internal rotation was thoracic level T6±0.8. Mean Constant score was 84.1±3.7 points, which was a mean of 92.7%±3.4% of that seen in the contralateral shoulder. Mean UCLA score and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score were 33.6±1.7 and 16.6±7.7, respectively. The results show that Ideberg type III glenoid fractures with associated SSSC injuries can be successfully treated using ORIF through an anterior approach. Glenoid fractures and SCCC injuries should be treated simultaneously.
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Gao W, Long L, Zhu LF, Xu L, Gao WH, Sun LQ, Liu LL, Zhang XL. Proteomic and virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) Analyses reveal that gossypol, brassinosteroids, and jasmonic acid contribute to the resistance of cotton to Verticillium dahliae. Mol Cell Proteomics 2013; 12:3690-703. [PMID: 24019146 DOI: 10.1074/mcp.m113.031013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 185] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Verticillium wilt causes massive annual losses of cotton yield, but the mechanism of cotton resistance to Verticillium dahliae is complex and poorly understood. In this study, a comparative proteomic analysis was performed in resistant cotton (Gossypium barbadense cv7124) on infection with V. dahliae. A total of 188 differentially expressed proteins were identified by mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF/TOF) analysis and could be classified into 17 biological processes based on Gene Ontology annotation. Most of these proteins were implicated in stimulus response, cellular processes and metabolic processes. Based on the proteomic analysis, several genes involved in secondary metabolism, reactive oxygen burst and phytohormone signaling pathways were identified for further physiological and molecular analysis. The roles of the corresponding genes were further characterized by employing virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS). Based on the results, we suggest that the production of gossypol is sufficient to affect the cotton resistance to V. dahliae. Silencing of GbCAD1, a key enzyme involving in gossypol biosynthesis, compromised cotton resistance to V. dahliae. Reactive oxygen species and salicylic acid signaling may be also implicated as regulators in cotton responsive to V. dahliae according to the analysis of GbSSI2, an important regulator in the crosstalk between salicylic acid and jasmonic acid signal pathways. Moreover, brassinosteroids and jasmonic acid signaling may play essential roles in the cotton disease resistance to V. dahliae. The brassinosteroids signaling was activated in cotton on inoculation with V. dahliae and the disease resistance of cotton was enhanced after exogenous application of brassinolide. Meanwhile, jasmonic acid signaling was also activated in cotton after inoculation with V. dahliae and brassinolide application. These data provide highlights in the molecular basis of cotton resistance to V. dahliae.
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- Wei Gao
- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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Wang XQ, Yu Y, Li W, Guo HL, Lin ZX, Zhang XL. Association analysis of yield and fiber quality traits in Gossypium barbadense with SSRs and SRAPs. Genet Mol Res 2013; 12:3353-62. [PMID: 24065676 DOI: 10.4238/2013.september.4.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Cotton is an important cash crop. Mining for quantitative trait loci related to yield and fiber quality traits using association analysis has many advantages for cotton research. In this study, 170 simple sequence repeats (SSRs) and 258 sequence-related amplified polymorphisms (SRAPs) were used to analyze the association of 3 yield component traits and 5 fiber quality traits of 55 Gossypium barbadense accessions in 2009 and 2010. Principal component analysis of SSRs and SRAPs showed 3 and 2 subgroups, respectively. The boundaries between the SRAP groups were much more defined than those of the SSRs. A mixed linear model was used to analyze association of yield and fiber quality traits with SSRs and SRAPs. A total of 72 loci were detected, including 28 loci of SSRs and 44 loci of SRAPs; 26 of these loci were related to yield component traits, and 46 of these loci were related to fiber quality traits. The mean phenotypic variations explained in the SSR and SRAP analysis were 8.89 and 8.61%, respectively. The locus with the highest phenotypic variation explained was NAU1164 (23.33%), which was related to fiber uniformity. The comparison of association results between the two datasets showed that mining quantitative trait loci using association analysis was more efficient with SRAPs than with SSRs.
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- X Q Wang
- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement & National Centre of Plant Gene Research, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Zhu C, Cheng MQ, Cheng T, Ma RX, Kong R, Guo YY, Qin H, Shi SF, Zhang XL. A novel classification to guide total hip arthroplasty for adult acetabular dysplasia. Exp Ther Med 2013; 6:216-222. [PMID: 23935749 PMCID: PMC3735903 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2013.1093] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2013] [Accepted: 04/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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In the field of hip arthroplasties, the secondary fixation of the implants depends directly on the quality of the primary stability. A good acetabular fit and metaphyseal filling between the prostheses and implants improve the initial stabilization, and optimize the transmission of forces to the bone. A precise knowledge of the three-dimensional acetabular or femoral shape is essential to the selection of adapted implants. A total of 63 patients diagnosed with developmental dysplasia were analyzed by three-dimensional computed tomography (3DCT), and the preoperative radiographic and 3DCT images were used to assess the acetabular/femoral deformities and variations of the hips. All joints were classified as Crowe type I, and bilateral measurements were taken for 10 patients. The acetabular abnormalities were classified according to the type of deficiency and the section angles of the acetabulum, with 26 hips (36%) classified as an anterior deficiency, 13 hips (18%) as a posterior deficiency and 34 hips (46%) as a lateral deficiency. The femoral side deformities were divided into three types according to the anteversion angle of the femur. A gradual increase in anteversion angle led to secondary rotational anomalies, and a narrowing of the canal at the isthmus. A total of 35 hips (48%) were classified as an F1 type deficiency, femur anteversion angle (FAVA) <30°; 32 hips (44%) as F2-type, 30°≤ FAVA ≤40°, with mild abnormalities of the femoral canal rotation and the diameter of the isthmus; and 6 hips (8%) as F3 type, FAVA >40°, with significant abnormalities of the femoral canal rotation and the diameter of the isthmus. This novel classification for adult acetabular dysplasia may provide a useful guide for surgery, and enable an improved selection of a suitable prosthesis.
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- Chen Zhu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200233
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Li Z, Chen J, Li L, Ran JH, Liu J, Gao TX, Guo BY, Li XH, Liu ZH, Liu GJ, Gao YC, Zhang XL. In vitro proliferation and differentiation of hepatic oval cells and their potential capacity for intrahepatic transplantation. Braz J Med Biol Res 2013; 46:681-8. [PMID: 23903688 PMCID: PMC3854420 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20132620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2012] [Accepted: 03/25/2013] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Hepatic oval cells (HOCs) are recognized as facultative liver progenitor cells that
play a role in liver regeneration after acute liver injury. Here, we investigated the
in vitro proliferation and differentiation characteristics of
HOCs in order to explore their potential capacity for intrahepatic transplantation.
Clusters or scattered HOCs were detected in the portal area and interlobular bile
duct in the liver of rats subjected to the modified 2-acetylaminofluorene and partial
hepatectomy method. Isolated HOCs were positive for c-kit and CD90 staining (99.8%
and 88.8%, respectively), and negative for CD34 staining (3.6%) as shown by
immunostaining and flow cytometric analysis. In addition, HOCs could be
differentiated into hepatocytes and bile duct epithelial cells after leukemia
inhibitory factor deprivation. A two-cuff technique was used for orthotopic liver
transplantation, and HOCs were subsequently transplanted into recipients. Biochemical
indicators of liver function were assessed 4 weeks after transplantation. HOC
transplantation significantly prolonged the median survival time and improved the
liver function of rats receiving HOCs compared to controls (P=0.003, Student
t-test). Administration of HOCs to rats also receiving liver
transplantation significantly reduced acute allograft rejection compared to control
liver transplant rats 3 weeks following transplantation (rejection activity index
score: control=6.3±0.9; HOC=3.5±1.5; P=0.005). These results indicate that HOCs may
be useful in therapeutic liver regeneration after orthotopic liver
transplantation.
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- Z Li
- Liaocheng People's Hospital, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, LiaochengShandong, China
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Zhang XL, Yan S, Tyagi RD, Surampalli RY. Odor control in lagoons. J Environ Manage 2013; 124:62-71. [PMID: 23607996 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2013.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2012] [Revised: 03/01/2013] [Accepted: 03/12/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Lagoons are widely used in rural area for wastewater treatment; however, the odor problem has hampered its application. The root of odor emission from lagoons varies from one to another. The key of controlling the odor is to find out the cause and accordingly provide strategies. Various physical, chemical, and biological methods have been reported and applied for odor control. Physical technologies such as masking, capturing and sorption are often employed to mitigate the pressure from compliant while not to cut off the problem. Chemical technologies which act rapidly and efficiently in odor control, utilize chemicals to damage the odorant production root or convert odorant to odorless substances. Biological methods such as aeration, biocover and biofiltration control the odor by enhancing aerobic condition or developing methanogens in lagoon, and biologically decomposing the odorants. Comparing to physical and chemical methods, biological methods are more feasible.
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- X L Zhang
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique-Eau, Terre et Environnement, 490, rue de la Couronne, Québec, Québec G1K 9A9, Canada
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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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Cheng ZF, Luo J, Wang ZJ, Zhang ZP, Zhang XL, Hou SY, Cheng C, Zhuang G. Measurement of the edge plasma rotation on J-TEXT tokamak. Rev Sci Instrum 2013; 84:073508. [PMID: 23902064 DOI: 10.1063/1.4815824] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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A multi-channel high resolution spectrometer was developed for the measurement of the edge plasma rotation on J-TEXT tokamak. With the design of two opposite viewing directions, the poloidal and toroidal rotations can be measured simultaneously, and velocity accuracy is up to 1 km∕s. The photon flux was enhanced by utilizing combined optical fiber. With this design, the time resolution reaches 3 ms. An assistant software "Spectra Assist" was developed for implementing the spectrometer control and data analysis automatically. A multi-channel monochromatic analyzer is designed to get the location of chosen ions simultaneously through the inversion analysis. Some preliminary experimental results about influence of plasma density, different magnetohydrodynamics behaviors, and applying of biased electrode are presented.
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- Z F Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, College of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
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Chen LG, Zhang C, Zhang R, Zhang XL, Dong ZC. Note: optical optimization for ultrasensitive photon mapping with submolecular resolution by scanning tunneling microscope induced luminescence. Rev Sci Instrum 2013; 84:066106. [PMID: 23822393 DOI: 10.1063/1.4811200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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We report the development of a custom scanning tunneling microscope equipped with photon collection and detection systems. The optical optimization includes the comprehensive design of aspherical lens for light collimation and condensing, the sophisticated piezo stages for in situ lens adjustment inside ultrahigh vacuum, and the fiber-free coupling of collected photons directly onto the ultrasensitive single-photon detectors. We also demonstrate submolecular photon mapping for the molecular islands of porphyrin on Ag(111) under small tunneling currents down to 10 pA and short exposure time down to 1.2 ms/pixel. A high quantum efficiency up to 10(-2) was also observed.
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- L G Chen
- HFNL, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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Cui DR, Wang L, Jiang W, Qi AH, Zhou QH, Zhang XL. Propofol prevents cerebral ischemia-triggered autophagy activation and cell death in the rat hippocampus through the NF-κB/p53 signaling pathway. Neuroscience 2013; 246:117-32. [PMID: 23644056 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2013.04.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2013] [Revised: 04/25/2013] [Accepted: 04/26/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Propofol (2,6-diisopropylphenol) has been shown to attenuate neuronal injury under a number of experimental conditions; however, the mechanisms involved in its neuroprotective effects remain unclear. We therefore investigated whether inhibition of p53 induction by propofol contributes to the neuroprotection of cerebral ischemic cell death through both autophagic and apoptotic mechanisms. A transient global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) model was produced with a 10-min, 2-vessel occlusion. The change in target genes including damage-regulated autophagy modulator (DRAM), microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3), Beclin 1, cathepsin D, cathepsin B, p53-upregulated modulator of apoptosis (PUMA), Bax and Bcl-2 upon p53 inhibition was assessed with the co-administration of the intravenous anesthetic propofol and 3-methyladenine (3-MA), Pifithrin-alpha (PFT-α) or SN50. The I/R-induced increases of protein levels of p53 and LC3-II were significantly inhibited by treatment with propofol, 3-MA or PFT-α. The I/R-induced increases of protein levels of DRAM, Beclin 1, active cathepsin D and cathepsin B were significantly inhibited by treatment with propofol, PFT-α or SN50. The negative effects of the I/R-induced up-regulation of PUMA and Bax and the down-regulation of Bcl-2 in the rat hippocampus were all blocked by treatment with propofol, PFT-α or SN50. Our results suggest that cerebral I/R can induce nuclear factor-kappa B-dependent expression of p53. The autophagic and apoptotic mechanisms participate in programed cell death by regulating the p53-mediated pathway. Our results are the first to show that propofol, at clinically relevant concentrations, attenuated cell death through both autophagic and apoptotic mechanisms in the rat hippocampus after a cerebral I/R insult.
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- D R Cui
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiaotong University, China
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Two-stage total hip arthroplasty (THA) is considered a safe choice for the treatment of primary infectious arthritis of the hip. In cases where the proximal portion of the femur is intact without infection, the use of a spacer with a femoral stem during the interim would disturb the normal femoral medullary cavity. The authors report the technical procedure and outcomes of cases using a novel medullary sparing, antibiotic-loaded hip spacer for the treatment of hip infections.Five consecutive patients (5 hips) with infectious arthritis of the hip were treated in a 2-stage approach using an intraoperatively made medullary-sparing hip spacer. During the first-stage THA, after thorough debridement of potentially infected and necrotic soft tissues, the spacer was inserted into the femoral neck and fixed without opening the femoral canal. Antibiotics were administered for at least 6 weeks and were continued until the infection was controlled clinically, after which the second-stage THA was completed.Infection was eradicated in all 5 hips. Average follow-up was 39.6 months (range, 30-59 months). At most recent follow-up, no recurrence of infection was observed. No specific complications were associated with the use of this novel spacer. Average Harris Hip Score improved from 35.2 (range, 28-43) before the first-stage THA to 61.6 (range, 54-71) between the 2 stages and to 93.6 (range, 89-99) at final follow-up. All patients ambulated with the aid of crutches during the interim period.
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- Hao Shen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Adult Reconstruction, Shanghai No. 6th Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, Republic of China.
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Wu PS, Du HZ, Zhang XL, Luo JF, Fang L. Occurrence of Phoma macdonaldii, the Causal Agent of Sunflower Black Stem Disease, in Sunflower Fields in China. Plant Dis 2012; 96:1696. [PMID: 30727476 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-05-12-0485-pdn] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Phoma macdonaldii Boerma is the pathogen of sunflower black stem disease, causing dark black, oval to long lesions on stems of sunflower plants. Infection during early growth stages can reduce yield by 10 to 30% (3). This fungal disease is distributed mainly in North and South America and Europe. In China, the first case was reported in Xinjiang in 2008 (1), and was believed to be introduced as a result of hybrid sunflower seeds being imported from abroad. The Chinese government included this fungus into its quarantine pests list in 2010 (2). Since China imports a great number of sunflower seeds to grow in its Northern provinces from epidemic areas such as the United States, Argentina, and France, monitoring the disease occurrence in planting areas became crucial. During 2010 and 2011 growing seasons, surveys were conducted in 37 commercial farms or individual households in 12 counties of five areas (Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Hebei, and Beijing). A total of 185 suspicious samples of sunflower black stem disease were collected and all were found from imported hybrid seed fields. The presence of P. macdonaldii was confirmed as following: 4 mm2 tissue pieces cut from lesion margins were disinfected with 1% NaOCl, plated on APDA (acid potato dextrose agar, 4.5 to 5.0 pH adjusted with lactic acid), and incubated at 25°C with 12L:12D photoperiod. After 3 days of incubation, colonies were opalescent or ivory in color, and fluffy or flocculent in appearance. After 4 to 6 days, a large number of spherical or oblate black-brown pycnidia were formed separately or in clusters with thin wall and papillate ostiole in diameter of 135 to 324 μm (average 178 μm). A light pink or opalescent gelatinous substance (pycnidiospores) exuded from the ostiole. Pycnidiospores were single celled, oval or kidney-shaped and hyaline both with and without oil balls, and 1.5 to 3.0 μm × 3.0 to 6.5 μm (average 2.0 × 4.7 μm). Sequences of ITS1-5.8S- ITS2 rDNA fragment of all isolates (GenBank Accession No. JQ979487, JQ979488) were identical and had 100% homology with P. macdonaldii isolates from Xinjiang (HM003206) and Australia (DQ351823, DQ351825) and 99% homology with isolates from the former Yugoslavia (DQ351821, DQ351822) in GenBank. Pathogenicity studies of the isolate were performed by injecting 10 × 106/ml spore suspension into the hypocotyl of four true leaves of sunflower seedlings with a syringe. Sterile water was injected as control. After being inoculated in a plastic bag in the shade at room temperature for 48 h, the plastic bag was removed and the seedlings were grown under natural light. Symptoms of black stem disease were observed in all P. macdonaldii inoculated seedlings and the fungus was reisolated from the lesions for confirmation. The current survey found that 105 of 185 suspicious samples were P. macdonaldii positive and were all from four counties in Xinjiang, suggesting that the disease has not spread to other areas since its introduction. The monitoring of sunflower black stem disease is continuing, as is the research for measuring P. macdonaldii adaptability in China and the development of rapid molecular detection technology. References: (1) W. M. Chen et al. J. Yunnan Agric. Univ. 23:609, 2008. (2) J. Luo et al. Australas. Plant Pathol. 40:504, 2011. (3) E. Miric et al. Aust. J. Agr. Res. 50:325, 1999.
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- Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- Xinjiang Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Urumchi, Xinjiang, 830063, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Tianjin, 300456, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Tianjin, 300456, P. R. China
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Shi SF, Jia JF, Guo XK, Zhao YP, Chen DS, Guo YY, Cheng T, Zhang XL. Biocompatibility of chitosan-coated iron oxide nanoparticles with osteoblast cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2012; 7:5593-602. [PMID: 23118539 PMCID: PMC3484720 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s34348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2012] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: Bone disorders (including osteoporosis, loosening of a prosthesis, and bone infections) are of great concern to the medical community and are difficult to cure. Therapies are available to treat such diseases, but all have drawbacks and are not specifically targeted to the site of disease. Chitosan is widely used in the biomedical community, including for orthopedic applications. The aim of the present study was to coat chitosan onto iron oxide nanoparticles and to determine its effect on the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts. Methods: Nanoparticles were characterized using transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, x-ray diffraction, zeta potential, and vibrating sample magnetometry. Uptake of nanoparticles by osteoblasts was studied by transmission electron microscopy and Prussian blue staining. Viability and proliferation of osteoblasts were measured in the presence of uncoated iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles or those coated with chitosan. Lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, total protein synthesis, and extracellular calcium deposition was studied in the presence of the nanoparticles. Results: Chitosan-coated iron oxide nanoparticles enhanced osteoblast proliferation, decreased cell membrane damage, and promoted cell differentiation, as indicated by an increase in alkaline phosphatase and extracellular calcium deposition. Chitosan-coated iron oxide nanoparticles showed good compatibility with osteoblasts. Conclusion: Further research is necessary to optimize magnetic nanoparticles for the treatment of bone disease.
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- Si-Feng Shi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Shi SF, Zhang XL, Zhu C, Chen DES, Guo YY. Ultrasonically enhanced rifampin activity against internalized Staphylococcus aureus. Exp Ther Med 2012; 5:257-262. [PMID: 23251279 PMCID: PMC3524287 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2012.758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2012] [Accepted: 10/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is the principle causative agent of osteomyelitis, accounting for 80% of all human cases. S. aureus internalized in osteoblasts escapes immune response, including engulfment by phagocytes. It also escapes the action of a number of antibiotics. Ultrasound increases cell membrane permeability to a number of drugs. Following an internalization assay, we used low-frequency, low-power ultrasound combined with the antibiotic rifampin to target S. aureus internalized in human osteoblasts. Tryptic soy agar (TSA) was used to quantitate the antibacterial effect of rifampin combined with low-frequency ultrasound. A Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was used to evaluate cell viability following exposure to ultrasound. Our data revealed that rifampin successfully penetrates into osteoblasts and kills internalized S. aureus in osteoblasts, while low-frequency ultrasound promotes this process. Ultrasound had a negative impact on the cell viability of osteoblasts; however, this damage was slight and reversible. Ultrasound-enhanced antibiotic efficiency to bacteria internalized in the osteoblasts may contribute to the control of chronic infection to reduce recurrence.
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- Si-Feng Shi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200233, P.R. China
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In this prospective study a total of 80 consecutive Chinese patients with Crowe type I or II developmental dysplasia of the hip were randomly assigned for hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) or total hip replacement (THR). Three patients assigned to HRA were converted to THR, and three HRA patients and two THR patients were lost to follow-up. This left a total of 34 patients (37 hips) who underwent HRA and 38 (39 hips) who underwent THR. The mean follow-up was 59.4 months (52 to 70) in the HRA group and 60.6 months (50 to 72) in the THR group. There was no failure of the prosthesis in either group. Flexion of the hip was significantly better after HRA, but there was no difference in the mean post-operative Harris hip scores between the groups. The mean size of the acetabular component in the HRA group was significantly larger than in the THR group (49.5 mm vs 46.1 mm, p = 0.001). There was no difference in the mean abduction angle of the acetabular component between the two groups. Although the patients in this series had risk factors for failure after HRA, such as low body weight, small femoral heads and dysplasia, the clinical results of resurfacing in those with Crowe type I or II hip dysplasia were satisfactory. Patients in the HRA group had a better range of movement, although neck-cup impingement was observed. However, more acetabular bone was sacrificed in HRA patients, and it is unclear whether this will have an adverse effect in the long term.
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- Q Wang
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yi Shang Road, Shanghai 200233, China
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Cheng T, Pan XY, Mao X, Zhang GY, Zhang XL. Little clinical advantage of computer-assisted navigation over conventional instrumentation in primary total knee arthroplasty at early follow-up. Knee 2012; 19:237-45. [PMID: 22130355 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2011.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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] [Received: 03/17/2011] [Revised: 09/25/2011] [Accepted: 10/16/2011] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Even though computer-assisted navigation systems have been shown to improve the accuracy of implantation of components into the femur and tibia, long-term results are lacking and there is little evidence yet that navigation techniques also improve functional outcomes and implant longevity following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The aim of this study was to summarize and compare the clinical outcomes of total knee arthroplasties (TKAs) performed using navigation-assisted and conventional techniques. METHODS The study was conducted according to the guidelines described in the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Statements. Methodological features were rated independently by two reviewers. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi- randomized controlled trials (qRCTs) was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of CAS versus conventional TKA. Data were pooled in fixed and random effects models and the weighted mean difference (WMD) and odds ratio (OR) were calculated. Heterogeneity across studies was determined, and subgroup analyses by the type of navigation system (image-based or image-free navigation system) were conducted. RESULTS Twenty-one studies that included 2333 knees were collected from different countries. The surgical time was longer for CN TKA than for the conventional procedure. There was no significant difference in the Knee Society Score between the two groups at the 3-month and 6-month follow-up. The rates of postoperative complications in patients who had CN TKA were similar to those in the patients who had conventional TKA. CONCLUSION No significant differences in short-term clinical outcomes were found following TKAs performed with and without computer navigation system. However, there is clearly a need for additional high-quality clinical trials with long-term follow-up to confirm the clinical benefits of computer-assisted surgery.
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- Tao Cheng
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yisan Road, Shanghai 200233, People's Republic of China
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Cheng L, Lin ZK, Shu R, Liu DL, Zhang XL, Liu B, Wang J, Tian L. Analogous effects of recombinant human full-length amelogenin expressed by Pichia pastoris yeast and enamel matrix derivative in vitro. Cell Prolif 2012; 45:456-65. [PMID: 22834823 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2184.2012.00834.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2012] [Accepted: 04/09/2012] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Amelogenins are proposed to be responsible for enamel matrix derivative (EMD)-induced periodontal regeneration; however, heterogeneity of amelogenins makes it challenging to purify the full-length proteins. This study has been carried out to express and purify a recombinant full-length human amelogenin protein (rHhAm175) in the eukaryotic yeast Pichia pastoris, and further compare biological responses of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (PDLFs) to rHhAm175 and porcine EMD (pEMD). MATERIALS AND METHODS Human cDNA encoding a 175-amino acid amelogenin was subcloned into the pPIC3.5K vector. The rHhAm175 expressed in P. pastoris GS115 (Mut+) was purified and characterized. We examined cell attachment, migration and proliferation responses of human PDLFs to rHhAm175 and pEMD respectively, and characterized associated changes of proliferation-related intracellular signalling molecules, including extracellular signal response kinase (ERK) and Akt kinases/protein kinase B (Akt/PKB) kinases. RESULTS The purified rHhAm175 was confirmed to be molecular mass 22 021.13 Da, phosphorylated human amelogenin, and alone significantly promoted proliferation and migration of human PDLFs to an extent comparable to that of pEMD. Cell attachment was increased over the first 60 min incubation with rHhAm175 or pEMD. Both rHhAm175 and pEMD induced PDLF mitogenesis via extracellular signal response kinase (ERK1/2), but not by Akt kinases/protein kinase B (Akt/PKB). CONCLUSIONS rHhAm175 modulated cell activities of human PDLFs, to a comparable extent as porcine EMD. These data suggest that rHhAm175 might be used to induce periodontal tissue regeneration.
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- Department of Periodontology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, 9th People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Zhu YH, Liu PQ, Weng XG, Zhuge ZY, Zhang R, Ma JL, Qiu XQ, Li RQ, Zhang XL, Wang JF. Short communication: Pheromonicin-SA affects mRNA expression of toll-like receptors, cytokines, and lactoferrin by Staphylococcus aureus-infected bovine mammary epithelial cells. J Dairy Sci 2012; 95:759-64. [PMID: 22281341 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2011-4703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [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: 07/07/2011] [Accepted: 10/20/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Pheromonicin-SA (Ph-SA) is a newly developed, engineered multidomain peptide that has a bactericidal effect against Staphylococcus aureus. The objective of this study was to characterize innate immune responses by Staph. aureus-stimulated bovine mammary epithelial cells (BMEC) following treatment with Ph-SA. Primary BMEC from one lactating Holstein cow were isolated and exposed to Staph. aureus for 2 h, and then treated with rifampicin or Ph-SA. Total RNA was isolated from BMEC at 0, 2, 6, 12, and 24 h postinfection, and the mRNA expression of selected genes, including toll-like receptor (TLR)2 and TLR4, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), and lactoferrin, was quantified by real-time PCR. In the rifampicin group, increases in the expression of mRNA for TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and lactoferrin were observed at 6 h postinfection and in the expression of mRNA for TLR2 but not for TLR4 at 12 h postinfection. In the Ph-SA group, increases in the mRNA expression of TLR2, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and lactoferrin were observed at 6 h postinfection, and an increase in TLR4 mRNA expression was observed at 24 h postinfection. At 24 h postinfection, the mRNA expression of TLR4, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and lactoferrin was higher in the Ph-SA group than in the rifampicin group. In conclusion, Ph-SA might promote the expression of mRNA for TLR2, TLR4, the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α, the chemotactic factor IL-8, and lactoferrin in Staph. aureus-infected BMEC. Moreover, Ph-SA may be of value as an antibiotic in promoting innate immune responses by Staph. aureus-infected bovine mammary epithelial cells.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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Cao L, Zhang XL, Gao YS, Jiang Y. Needle acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee. A systematic review and updated meta-analysis. Saudi Med J 2012; 33:526-532. [PMID: 22588814] [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: 05/31/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of treatment with acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis. METHODS We searched PUBMED, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases from July to October 2011 for randomized controlled trials that compared needle acupuncture with sham acupuncture, standard care, or waiting list control groups in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Of the 490 potentially relevant articles, 14 RCTs involving 3,835 patients were included in the meta-analysis. Two authors independently extracted outcome data on short-term and long-term pain and functional measures. RESULTS Standardized mean differences and 95% confidence intervals were calculated using the mean differences in improvements from baseline and the associated standard deviations in patients assigned to acupuncture and those assigned to control groups according to measurement time points. Compared with sham acupuncture control treatment, acupuncture was significantly better at relieving pain (p=0.002) and restoring function (p=0.01) in the short-term period, and relieving pain (p=0.06) and restoring function (p=0.06) in the long-term. Compared with the standard care and waiting list control treatments, acupuncture was significantly better at relieving pain and restoring function. CONCLUSION Acupuncture provided significantly better relief from knee osteoarthritis pain and a larger improvement in function than sham acupuncture, standard care treatment, or waiting for further treatment.
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- Le Cao
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Jiang L, Song LL, Wang H, Wang JL, Wang PP, Zhou HB, Zhang XL. Identification and functional characterization of a novel mutation P459H and a rare mutation R483W in the CYP21A2 gene in two Chinese patients with simple virilizing form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. J Endocrinol Invest 2012; 35:485-9. [PMID: 21750395 DOI: 10.3275/7860] [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] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Steroid 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD) is the most common cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Clinically, 21-OHD is categorized into saltwasting, simple-virilizing (SV), and non-classical (NC) forms. It is well recognized that a good correlation exists between genotype and clinical phenotype of CAH. AIM The aim of this study was to identify CYP21A2 gene mutations in 2 Chinese patients with SV CAH along with their parents and other family members. STUDY DESIGN AND RESULTS By direct sequencing the CYP21A2 gene, a novel mutation, P459H, was detected in 1 patient; and a previously described uncharacterized mutation, R483W, was found in another patient. The 21-hydroxylase activities were determined by measuring the converting rate of progesterone to 11-deoxycorticosterone in COS-7 cells overexpressed with these mutated proteins. Our results revealed significantly reduced enzyme activity in both mutants: residual activity of P459H and R483W towards progesterone was 6.8%±2.1 and 2.9%±1.5, respectively compared to that of the wild type. We also demonstrated the loss of 21-hydroxylase activities using a three-dimensional model of CYP21A2. CONCLUSION Both R483W and P459H mutations are confirmed to be related to NC CAH by in vitro functional study, with phenotype variance of R483W in Tunisian and Chinese patients. This study will aid in predicting disease severity and in facilitating family genetic counseling.
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolism, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Wenhuaxilu 107, Jinan 250012, China.
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Zhang XL, Lu YS, Jian JC, Wu ZH. Cloning and expression analysis of recombination activating genes (RAG1/2) in red snapper (Lutjanus sanguineus). Fish Shellfish Immunol 2012; 32:534-543. [PMID: 22266137 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2012.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2011] [Revised: 01/03/2012] [Accepted: 01/03/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Recombination activating genes (RAG1 and RAG2), involved in the V(D)J recombination of immunoglobulin and T-cell receptor genes play a crucial role in the adaptive immune response in vertebrates. The expression of these genes was required for the proper development and maturity of lymphocytes so that they can be used as useful markers to evaluate the development of lymphoid organ. In this paper, the cDNA of RAG1 and RAG2 in red snapper, Lutjanus sanguineus were cloned by homological cloning and rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) methods. Results showed the full length of RAG1 cDNA was 3944 bp, containing a 5' untranslated region (UTR) of 200 bp, a 3'-UTR of 561 bp and an open reading frame of 3183 bp encoding 1060 amino acids. Three important structural motifs, a RING/U-box domain, a RING/FYVE/PHD-type domain and a RAG Nonamer-binding domain were detected in the deduced amino acid sequence of RAG1 by InterProScan analysis. The full length of RAG2 cDNA was 2200 bp, consisting of a 141 bp 5'-UTR, a 457 bp 3'-UTR and an open reading frame of 1602 bp encoding 533 amino acids. Two important structural motifs, a Galactose oxidase/kelch, beta-propeller domain and a kelch-type beta-propeller domain were detected in the deduced amino acid sequence of RAG2 by InterProScan analysis. BLAST analysis revealed that the RAG1 and RAG2 in red snapper shared a high homology with other known RAG1 and RAG2 genes, while the greatest degree of identity was observed with Hippoglossus hippoglossus RAG1 at 82% and Takifugu rubripes RAG2 at 87%, respectively. The differential expressions of RAG1 and RAG2 in various tissues of red snapper were analyzed by fluorescent quantitative real-time PCR. The overall expression pattern of the two genes was quite similar. In healthy red snappers, the RAGs transcripts were mainly detected in thymus, following head kidney, spleen, intestine, liver and brain. After vaccinated with inactivated Vibrio alginolyticus 48 h later, the RAGs mRNA expression was significantly up-regulated in all studied tissues of red snapper. A clear time-dependent expression pattern of RAG1 and RAG2 after immunization and the expression reached the highest level at 48 h in thymus, 60 h in head kidney and spleen, respectively. These findings indicated that RAG1 and RAG2 could play an important role in the immune response to bacteria in red snapper.
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- College of Fishery, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524025, China
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Hou GQ, Sun JC, Zhang XJ, Shen BX, Zhu XJ, Liang L, Zhang XL. MR imaging findings of the intraspinal meningeal melanocytoma: correlation with histopathologic findings. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2012; 33:1525-9. [PMID: 22442042 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a2987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Our aim was to better understand and improve the accuracy of the preoperative diagnosis of intraspinal MM by a combined analysis of MR imaging and pathologic findings. All 5 patients had undergone unenhanced and contrast-enhanced MR imaging examinations. All tumor samples had immunohistochemical reactions to HMB-45, vimentin, S-100, EMA, and Leu-7 antibodies. All 5 cases were located in the intradural extramedullary compartment. Two cases had multifocal lesions, and 3 cases were solitary. Two cases showed homogeneously strong enhancement, and 3 cases showed moderate enhancement on contrast-enhanced T1WI. The tumor cells had positive reactions to HMB-45, vimentin, and S-100 antibodies. MR imaging plays an important role in the detection and diagnosis of intraspinal MM. Final diagnosis should be based on histopathology and IHC examinations.
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- Department of Medical Image Center, Nanshan Hospital, Guangdong Medical College, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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Cheng T, Zhang GY, Zhang XL. Does computer navigation system really improve early clinical outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? A meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Knee 2012; 19:73-7. [PMID: 21458274 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2011.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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] [Received: 09/02/2010] [Revised: 02/11/2011] [Accepted: 02/23/2011] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Inaccurate tunnel placement is an important cause of failure in conventional anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Controversy currently exists over the usefulness of computer-assisted navigation systems in addressing this problem. Five randomized or quasi-randomized, controlled trials comparing computer-navigated versus conventional technique in ACL reconstructions until December 1, 2009 were identified through a systematical database search. The clinical outcomes of the trials were analyzed by Lachman test, pivot-shift test, International Knee Documentation Committee knee score, Lysholm score, and Tegner score. Mean difference or risk ratio with 95% confidence interval was calculated using a fixed-effects or random-effects model. Heterogeneity across the studies was also assessed. We found that the use of computer-assisted navigation systems led to additional operative time (8-17min). No significant differences between computer-navigated and conventional groups were found in terms of knee stability and functional assessment during short-term follow-up. The role of computer-assisted navigation systems on clinical performance and longevity needs further investigation in large sample, long-term randomized trials.
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- Tao Cheng
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yisan Road, Shanghai 200233, People's Republic of China
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Han JC, Wang YL, Qu HX, Liang F, Zhang JL, Shi CX, Zhang XL, Li L, Xie Q, Wang CL, Yan YY, Dong XS, Cheng YH. One Alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol Improves Growth Performance, Tibia Quality, and Meat Color of Broilers Fed Calcium- and Phosphorus-Deficient Diets. Asian-Australas J Anim Sci 2012; 25:267-71. [PMID: 25049561 PMCID: PMC4093124 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.2011.11320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2011] [Accepted: 11/02/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of one alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol (1α-OH D3) on growth performance, tibia quality, and skin and meat color in broilers fed calcium (Ca)- and phosphorus (P)-deficient corn-soybean meal diets. A total of 288 male Ross broilers, at 21 days of age, were randomly assigned to three treatments with eight cages per treatment. Three levels of 1α-OH D3 (0, 5, and 10 μg/kg) were added to a basal diet (0.50% Ca, 0.13% non-phytate phosphorus (NPP), and 0.35% total phosphorus (tP)) without vitamin D3. As a result of this study, the addition of 1α-OH D3 increased body weight gain (p<0.001), feed intake (p = 0.007), feed efficiency (p<0.001), tibia weight (p = 0.002), length (p<0.001), breaking-strength (p = 0.012), ash (p<0.001), Ca (p<0.001), and P content (p = 0.004). Dietary 1α-OH D3 enhanced breast meat yellowness (p = 0.015) and the length and weight of the small intestine of the broilers. Moreover, 1α-OH D3 decreased serum Ca concentration (p = 0.074) and breast meat redness (p = 0.010). These results indicate that the 1α-OH D3 improves growth, tibia quality, and meat color in broilers fed Ca- and P-deficient corn-soybean meal diets.
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- J C Han
- Taizhou Healtech Chemical Co., Ltd., Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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- Taizhou Healtech Chemical Co., Ltd., Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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- Taizhou Healtech Chemical Co., Ltd., Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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- Taizhou Healtech Chemical Co., Ltd., Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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- Taizhou Healtech Chemical Co., Ltd., Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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- Taizhou Healtech Chemical Co., Ltd., Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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- Taizhou Healtech Chemical Co., Ltd., Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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- Taizhou Healtech Chemical Co., Ltd., Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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- Taizhou Healtech Chemical Co., Ltd., Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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- Taizhou Healtech Chemical Co., Ltd., Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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- Taizhou Healtech Chemical Co., Ltd., Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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- Taizhou Healtech Chemical Co., Ltd., Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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- Taizhou Healtech Chemical Co., Ltd., Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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Zhang XL, Zhang W, Shao JJ. Rotational alignment in total knee arthroplasty: nonimage-based navigation system versus conventional technique. Chin Med J (Engl) 2012; 125:236-243. [PMID: 22340552] [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: 05/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Proper rotational alignment during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is important for adequate postoperative patellofemoral and tibiofemoral kinematics, as well as for achieving balanced flexion space at 90. The effects of computer navigation-assisted total knee replacement and conventional total knee arthroplasty on rotational alignment, mechanical axis, component position and clinical outcomes were compared. METHODS Two methods were used in 82 patients and the rotation of the femoral and tibial components in the transverse plane, the combined rotation of the two components, the mismatch between them, and the mechanical axis of the lower limb were analyzed. All of these parameters were measured from postoperative radiographs and computed tomography images. Functional outcomes were compared at 6 weeks and 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS Significant differences were found between the two techniques (P < 0.05) in the following parameters: average rotation of the femoral component ((1.51 ± 3.55)° vs. (-0.63 ± 3.04)°); combined rotation of the femoral and tibial components (2.85 ± 4.07)° vs. (0.28 ± 3.43)°); and mismatch between the femoral and tibial components ((1.44 ± 4.55)° vs. (-0.43 ± 2.86)°). Differences in the rotation of the tibial component were not statistically significant. The prevalence of outliers (malalignment > ± 3° internal/external rotation) of the femoral component (31.7% vs. 12.5%) and the tibial component (36.6% vs. 15%) were significantly reduced when the navigation system was used (P < 0.05). In addition, while patients in the navigation group had significantly better mechanical axis and functional outcomes at 6 weeks after surgery (P < 0.05), there was no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05) with respect to functional outcomes at 6 months. CONCLUSION The navigation system exhibited higher accuracy than the conventional technique in the transverse and coronal plane, and provided better early functional outcomes.
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- Xian-Long Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200233, China.
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In order to evaluate the genetic diversity of sea-island cotton (Gossypium barbadense), 237 commonly mapped SSR markers covering the cotton genome were used to genotype 56 sea-island cotton accessions. A total of 218 polymorphic primer pairs (91.98%) amplified 361 loci, with a mean of 1.66 loci. Polymorphism information content values of the SSR primers ranged from 0.035 to 0.862, with a mean of 0.320. The highest mean polymorphism information content value for the SSR motifs was from a compound motif (0.402), and for the chromosomes it was Chr10 (0.589); the highest ratio of polymorphic primers in Xinjiang accessions was from Chr21 (83.33%). Genetic diversity was high in Xinjiang accessions. AMOVA showed that variation was 8 and 92% among populations and within populations, respectively. The 56 sea-island accessions were divided into three groups in the UPGMA dendrogram: Xinhai5 was in the first group; accessions from Xinjiang, except the five main ones, were in the second group, and the other 34 accessions were in the third group. Accessions from the former Soviet Union and Xinjiang main accessions were closely related. Both PCA and UPGMA confirmed that Xinhai5 was distinct from the other accessions, and accessions from Xinjiang were in an independent group. Given the differences between principal components analysis and UPGMA results, it is necessary to combine molecular markers and pedigree information so that genetic diversity can be objectively analyzed.
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, National Centre of Plant Gene Research, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Liu TD, Yu BY, Luo FH, Zhang XL, Wu SCL, Liu LH, Wu YJ. Gene Expression Profiling of Rat Testis Development During the Early Post-Natal Stages. Reprod Domest Anim 2011; 47:724-31. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2011.01950.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Chen GY, Zhang XL, Brambilla G, Newson TP. Theoretical and experimental demonstrations of a microfiber-based flexural disc accelerometer. Opt Lett 2011; 36:3669-3671. [PMID: 21931427 DOI: 10.1364/ol.36.003669] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The proof-of-concept demonstration of a microfiber-based flexural disc accelerometer is presented. The reduced microfiber size and bending radii give rise to high device compactness and responsivity. A flexural disc accelerometer manufactured from a 10 mm long microfiber showed a performance of ~2.2 rad/g, with the responsivity expected to increase proportionally with the microfiber length.
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- G Y Chen
- Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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Mazzitelli S, Capretto L, Zhang XL, Penolazzi L, Lambertini E, Piva R, Nastruzzi C. Process optimization for the production of alginate microparticles containing wjmscs by a design of experiments (doe) approach. J Control Release 2011; 148:e76-7. [PMID: 21529640 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2010.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- S Mazzitelli
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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Lu G, Huang L, Zhang XL, Wang SZ, Hong Y, Hu Z, Geng DY. Influence of hemodynamic factors on rupture of intracranial aneurysms: patient-specific 3D mirror aneurysms model computational fluid dynamics simulation. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2011; 32:1255-61. [PMID: 21757526 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a2461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Hemodynamics factors play an important role in the rupture of cerebral aneurysms. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of hemodynamic factors on the rupture of the MANs with 3D reconstruction model CFD simulation. MATERIALS AND METHODS RDSA was performed in 9 pairs of intracranial MANs. Each pair was divided into ruptured and unruptured groups. The hemodynamic factors of the aneurysms and their parent arteries were compared. RESULTS There was a significant difference in the WSS at peak systole between the regions of the aneurysms and their parent arteries in the ruptured group (ie, 6.49 ± 3.48 Pa versus 8.78 ± 3.57 Pa, P =.015) but not in the unruptured group (ie, 9.80 ± 4.12 Pa versus 10.17 ± 7.48 Pa, P =.678). The proportion of the low WSS area to the whole area of the aneurysms was 12.20 ± 18.08% in the ruptured group and 3.96 ± 6.91% in the unruptured group; the difference between the 2 groups was statistically significant (P =.015). The OSI was 0.0879 ± 0.0764 in the ruptured group, which was significantly higher than that of the unruptured group (ie, 0.0183 ± 0.0191, P =.008). CONCLUSIONS MANs may be a useful disease model to investigate possible causes linked to ruptured aneurysms. The ruptured aneurysms manifested lower WSS compared with their parent arteries, a higher proportion of the low WSS area to the whole area of aneurysm, and higher OSI compared with the unruptured aneurysms.
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- Shanghai Department of Radiology, Fudan University, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Dong XH, Li MY, Tang XN, Zhang XL, Miao L. Isolation and characterization of 19 highly polymorphic microsatellite markers in the devil stinger, Inimicus japonicus (Synanceiidae). Genet Mol Res 2011; 10:1314-9. [PMID: 21751157 DOI: 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1105] [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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Inimicus japonicus, the devil stinger, has an extensive distribution along the coast of China, Japan and the Korean Peninsula. Nineteen highly polymorphic microsatellite markers were isolated and characterized in I. japonicus. Twenty-eight individuals from a wild population were tested for polymorphism using this set of polymorphic microsatellite markers. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 4 to 14. The ranges of observed and expected heterozygosity were 0.500-0.892 and 0.521-0.910, respectively. Significant deviations from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium were detected at two loci. To the best of our knowledge, these were the first microsatellite loci characterized from the Synanceiidae; they can be used for estimating genetic diversity, population structure studies, parentage analysis, genetic linkage map construction, germplasm classification and identification, gene identification, quantitative trait loci mapping, and marker-assisted selection in breeding of I. japonicus and other species of this family.
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- X H Dong
- College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Ningbo University, China
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Cui HD, Qi ZM, Yang LL, Qi L, Zhang N, Zhang XL, Du SY, Jiang Y. Interleukin-10 receptor expression and signalling were down-regulated in CD4⁺ T cells of lupus nephritis patients. Clin Exp Immunol 2011; 165:163-71. [PMID: 21635228 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2249.2011.04424.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [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] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Studies have indicated that interleukin (IL)-10 has a pathogenic role in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE); however, a protective effect of IL-10 in SLE was also observed. Because the exact mechanism of IL-10 signalling in the pathogenesis of SLE is unclear, this study sought to assess the expression and signalling of interleukin-10 receptor (IL-10R) in peripheral leucocytes from patients with SLE. We used flow cytometry to examine the expression of IL-10R1 on different peripheral leucocytes from 28 SLE patients, of whom 14 had lupus nephritis (LN) and 14 were healthy controls. We also examined the effects of IL-10 on phosphorylation of signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT)-3 and STAT-1 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) obtained from 13 SLE patients and seven healthy controls. Plasma cytokines were detected by flow cytometric bead array (CBA) techniques. Although IL-10R1 expression levels on each peripheral leucocyte subset from 28 SLE patients and 14 healthy controls were similar, the expression levels on CD4(+) T cells from LN patients were significantly lower than on CD4(+) T cells from controls and SLE patients without nephritis (P < 0·01). IL-10R1 expression levels on CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells were correlated negatively with the SLE disease activity index (P < 0·01). Additionally, the phosphorylation of STAT-3 was delayed and reduced in PBMCs from LN patients and active SLE patients. Plasma IL-10 levels were significantly higher in LN patients than controls. IL-10R1 expression on CD4(+) T cells and signalling in PBMCs were down-regulated in LN patients, indicating that IL-10 and its receptor may have a special role in LN pathogenesis.
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- H D Cui
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Shengjing Hospital, Shenyang, China
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Chen YS, Zhao S, Cao L, Zhang XL. Gait analysis of patients with metal-on-metal resurfacing hip arthroplasty compared with big-femoral-head total hip arthroplasty. Saudi Med J 2011; 32:394-399. [PMID: 21484000] [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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OBJECTIVE To evaluate gait patterns in patients with metal-on-metal resurfacing hip arthroplasty (RHA) compared with big-femoral-head total hip arthroplasty (BHA) at one year postoperatively. METHODS In this retrospective comparative observational study, 2 groups of 30 resurfacing hip arthroplasty (RHA) and big-femoral-head total hip arthroplasty (BHA) patients participated between June 2006 and March 2009 in the Sixth Affiliated People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China. Gait parameters and range of motion (ROM) in gait cycles were measured by Vicon gait analysis system and were used to calculate operated/contralateral ratios. RESULTS No significant difference was found between gait parameter ratios, Hospital for Special Surgery Score (HSS), and University of California at Los Angeles Score (UCLA) of the 2 groups. However, there was significant difference between ROM ratios in gait cycles. Range of motions of operated hip joint were more similar to that of contra-lateral side in RHA group (hip flexion/extension p=0.007, hip abduction/adduction p=0.005, hip rotation p=0.006, knee flexion/extension p=0.037). CONCLUSION Gait parameters of patients who underwent RHA and BHA are approaching to normal values at one year postoperatively. At the time point, ROMs of RHA patients are larger than that of BHA patients during walking.
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- Yun-Su Chen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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Qiao D, Yang BY, Li L, Ma JJ, Zhang XL, Lao SH, Wu CY. ESAT-6- and CFP-10-specific Th1, Th22 and Th17 cells in tuberculous pleurisy may contribute to the local immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Scand J Immunol 2011; 73:330-7. [PMID: 21223348 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3083.2011.02512.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [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: 12/22/2022]
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Th1 cell-mediated adaptive immune response is very important but may not be sufficient to control Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) infection. The roles of the various T cell subsets and cytokines in the inflammatory processes are not clearly elucidated. We investigated whether Th1, Th22 and Th17 cells mediated cellular immunity at the local site of M. tuberculosis infection in patients with tuberculous pleurisy (TBP). The results showed that the cytokines IFN-γ and IL-22 but not IL-17 were elevated in tubercular pleural fluid. Following stimulation with immune-dominant peptides of early secreted antigenic target-6 (ESAT-6), culture filtrate protein-10 (CFP-10) or Bacille Calmette-Guerin, pleural fluid mononuclear cells expressed high levels of cytokines IFN-γ, IL-22 and IL-17 as revealed by mRNA and protein measurements. In addition, we showed that cytokines IFN-γ, IL-22 and IL-17 were produced in M. tuberculosis-specific immune response by distinct subsets of CD4+ T cells with the phenotype of CD45RA-CD62L-CCR7+CD27+ . Our results demonstrated for the first time that ESAT-6- and CFP-10-specific Th1, Th22 and Th17 cells existed in the patients with TBP and might play an essential role against M. tuberculosis infection. The findings of this study raised the possibility of unravelling the critical targets for therapeutic intervention in chronic inflammatory diseases such as TBP.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Antigens, Bacterial/immunology
- Antigens, CD/metabolism
- Bacterial Proteins/immunology
- CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes/immunology
- CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes/metabolism
- Female
- Gene Expression/genetics
- Gene Expression/immunology
- Humans
- Immunophenotyping
- Interferon-gamma/genetics
- Interferon-gamma/metabolism
- Interleukin-17/genetics
- Interleukin-17/metabolism
- Interleukins/genetics
- Interleukins/metabolism
- Leukocytes, Mononuclear/immunology
- Leukocytes, Mononuclear/metabolism
- Lymphocyte Activation/immunology
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mycobacterium bovis/immunology
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis/immunology
- Pleural Effusion/immunology
- Pleural Effusion/metabolism
- Pleural Effusion/pathology
- Receptors, CCR7/metabolism
- T-Lymphocyte Subsets/immunology
- T-Lymphocyte Subsets/metabolism
- T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer/immunology
- T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer/metabolism
- Th1 Cells/immunology
- Th1 Cells/metabolism
- Th17 Cells/immunology
- Th17 Cells/metabolism
- Tuberculosis, Pleural/immunology
- Tuberculosis, Pleural/metabolism
- Young Adult
- Interleukin-22
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- D Qiao
- Institute of Immunology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Control (Sun Yat-sen University), Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Chest Hospital of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China
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Zhang XL, Taylor DJF, Thomas RK, Penfold J. Adsorption of polyelectrolyte/surfactant mixtures at the air-water interface: modified poly(ethyleneimine) and sodium dodecyl sulfate. Langmuir 2011; 27:2601-2612. [PMID: 21265512 DOI: 10.1021/la104698w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The adsorption of surfactant/polyelectrolyte mixtures of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and different modified poly(ethyleneimine) (PEI) polyelectrolytes at the air-water interface has been studied using neutron reflectivity and surface tension. Modification of the PEI by the addition of short ethylene oxide (EO) or propylene oxide (PO) groups is shown to have an impact upon the surface adsorption behavior. This is due to a modification of the polymer/surfactant interaction, an increase in the intrinsic surface activity of the modified polyelectrolyte, and changes in the relative importance of surface and solution complex formation. For the polyelectrolyte PEI, there is a marked change in the surface adsorption behavior between the addition of a single EO group and that of the (EO)3 group. The addition of a single EO or PO group to the PEI results in an SDS concentration and solution pH adsorption dependence that is broadly similar in behavior to that of the unmodified PEI/SDS mixture. That is, there is strong surface complexation and adsorption down to low SDS concentrations, and there is evidence of a strong interaction at high pH in addition to the strong electrostatic attraction at low pH. The addition of a larger ethylene oxide group, triethylene oxide (EO)3, results in a surface adsorption behavior that more closely resembles that of a neutral polymer/ionic surfactant mixture, similar to that observed for PEI with a larger ethylene oxide group, notably PEI-(EO)7. In that case, the adsorption of the polymer/surfactant complex is much less pronounced. The adsorption arises predominantly from competition between the polymer and surfactant and indicates a decrease in the polymer/surfactant interaction with increasing pH. That is, increasing the size of the ethylene oxide group induces a transition from a strong surface polymer/surfactant interaction to a weak polymer/surfactant interaction.
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- X L Zhang
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford University , South Parks Road, Oxford, U.K
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Cheng T, Li FF, Zhao S, Peng XC, Zhang XL. Soluble P selectin in synovial fluid level is correlated with the radiographic severity of knee osteoarthritis. Clin Chim Acta 2010; 411:1529-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2010.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2010] [Revised: 05/05/2010] [Accepted: 05/06/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Jiang Y, Zhang LZ, Wang Q, Chen YS, Shen H, Shao JJ, Zhang XL. [Posterior longitudinal strip osteotomy of proximal femur in revision total hip arthroplasty]. Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi 2010; 48:1065-1068. [PMID: 21055109] [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: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the treatment and effect of a technique using single femoral posterior longitudinal strip osteotomy in revision total hip arthroplasties. METHODS Between September 2005 and December 2009, 35 hips of 35 patients underwent a revision total hip arthroplasties (THA) in conjunction with extraction of femoral components. Among them, 23 cases were with uncemented, and 12 cases were with cemented femoral components. Those cases being followed up were chosen by two standards described as follows: one was the examination of preoperative radiographs, which showed that there was difficult in the extraction of the femoral components; Another followed was the trying with routine procedure to remove the stem. If these were unsuccessful, a single longitudinal strip osteotomy was performed, whose length was about 11 - 14 cm, and width was about 1 cm. Then the femoral component was disimpact. The osteotomy was fixed with wires or cables. If there was cortical deficiency or insufficient cancellous bone, grafting was performed. A cementless composite revision prosthesis of the Lima-Lto with a tapered modular distal fixation stem was used. All the patients were evaluated with preoperative and postoperative Harris score, the length of limb and radiographs. RESULTS All cases were followed up with 5 to 55 months, average 15 months. Compared with preoperative, the average Harris score increased from 30 (range, 19 - 40 points) to 85 points (range, 80 - 92 points). All pains of hip joint were alleviated from the mean 12 points (range, 10 - 20 points) before the operation to 40 points (range, 30 - 44 points) after the operation. All the femoral osteotomy and bone grafting were healing ultimately. And on average, the healing began in 20 weeks (range, 10 - 32 weeks). All the cases remain the same length of lower limbs. There was no hip joint dislocation, loosening or infection. CONCLUSIONS The femoral posterior longitudinal strip osteotomy facilitates the exposure and extraction of the femoral stem, the clear up of medullary cavity and then the femoral reconstruction in revision total hip arthroplasties. It has satisfactory short-term radiographic evaluation and clinical effect as a simple, effective and reliable technique.
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- Yao Jiang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital of Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200233, China
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Wang Q, Zhang XL, Jiang Y, Chen YS, Shen H, Shao JJ. [Acetabular revision with impacted irradiated frozen allografts]. Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi 2010; 48:1045-1049. [PMID: 21055105] [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: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the clinical and radiographical result of acetabular revisions with wire mesh, impacted irradiated frozen allografts and cemented cups. METHODS From February 2006 to January 2009, a total of 20 patients with 21 acetabular revisions were performed with wire mesh, impacted irradiated frozen allografts and cemented cups. Eighteen cases (19 hips) were followed up. There were 5 hips in 4 males and 14 hips in 14 females. The average age of patients was 64.4 years (43 to 81 years). Acetabular bone defects were classified according to Paprosky classification. There were Paprosky II B in 4 hips, Paprosky II C in 8 hips, Paprosky IIIA in 5 hips and Paprosky IIIB in 2 hips. Wire mesh was used to converted segmental defects into cavity defects. Irradiated frozen allografts were impacted and cemented cup was inserted to complete the revision. Patients were followed up regularly with clinical and radiographical assessment. Harris score, migration and loosening of prosthesis grafts integration and complications were observed. RESULTS The average follow-up time was 22.4 months (12 - 48 months). Harris score improved from 42.5 points (31 - 56 points) pre-operation to 88.6 points (82 - 96 points) at the final follow up. Pain score was 14.4 point (10 - 20 point) before revision and 42.3 points (40 - 44 point) at the final follow up. COMPLICATIONS there was 1 infection and healing after debridement. One patient had weakness of quadriceps and returned to normal after 1 year. Greater trochanter fracture occurred in 1 patient. Cup migration and loosening were observed in 1 Paprosky IIIB patients. There was no cup migration more than 1 mm or change of abduction angle in the remaining 18 hips. Grafts incorporation defined as the presence of trabecular bone crossing the graft-host bond could also be seen in these 18 hips. CONCLUSIONS Impacted bone grafting technique combined with wire mesh and cemented cup is an effective method for biological acetabular revision. Irradiated frozen allografts implanted with impaction bone grafting technique can integrate with the surrounding host bone.
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- Qi Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200233, China
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Isenhower L, Urban E, Zhang XL, Gill AT, Henage T, Johnson TA, Walker TG, Saffman M. Demonstration of a neutral atom controlled-NOT quantum gate. Phys Rev Lett 2010; 104:010503. [PMID: 20366355 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.104.010503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2009] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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We present the first demonstration of a CNOT gate between two individually addressed neutral atoms. Our implementation of the CNOT uses Rydberg blockade interactions between neutral atoms held in optical traps separated by >8 microm. Using two different gate protocols we measure CNOT fidelities of F=0.73 and 0.72 based on truth table probabilities. The gate was used to generate Bell states with fidelity F=0.48+/-0.06. After correcting for atom loss we obtain an a posteriori entanglement fidelity of F=0.58.
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- L Isenhower
- Department of Physics, University of Wisconsin, 1150 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706 USA
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Song ZC, Shu R, Zhang XL. Cellular responses and expression profiling of human bone marrow stromal cells stimulated with enamel matrix proteins in vitro. Cell Prolif 2009; 43:84-94. [PMID: 19922487 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2184.2009.00656.x] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate biological effects and gene expression profiles of enamel matrix proteins (EMPs), on human bone marrow stromal cells (HBMSCs), for preliminary understanding of mechanisms involved in promoting periodontal regeneration by EMPs. MATERIALS AND METHODS EMPs were extracted using the acetic acid method, and HBMSCs from human bone marrow aspirates were cultured. Attachment levels, level of cells morphologically attenuated, cell proliferation, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and staining of HBMSCs were measured in the absence and in the presence of EMPs. Microarray analysis was performed to detect gene profiles of HBMSCs by treatment with 200 microg/ml EMPs, for 5 days. Four differential genes were selected for validation of the microarray data using real-time PCR. RESULTS EMPs promoted proliferation and ALP activity of HBMSCs in a time- and dose-dependent manner, and at a concentration of 200 microg/ml significantly enhanced proliferation and ALP expression. However, there were no significant changes between EMP-treated groups and the control group in cell attachment and cell process attenuation levels. Twenty-seven genes were differentially expressed by HBMSCs in the presence of EMPs. Expressions of 18 genes were upregulated and expressions of nine genes were found to be downregulated. There was good consistency between data obtained from the validation group and microarray results. CONCLUSIONS EMPs promoted cell proliferation and differentiation and gene expression profiles of HBMSCs were affected. This may help elucidation of mechanisms involved in promoting regeneration of periodontal tissues by EMPs.
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- Z C Song
- Department of Periodontology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Fu L, Yang X, Zhang X, Wang Z, Feng C, Liu C, Jiang PY, Zhang J. Regeneration and identification of interspecific asymmetric somatic hybrids obtained by donor-recipient fusion in cotton. Chin Sci Bull 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s11434-009-0517-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hu KZ, Zhang XL, Wang CT, Ji WT. The contour of cementless femoral stem has minor effect on initial periprosthetic von Mises stress distribution. A 3-dimensional finite element analysis. Saudi Med J 2009; 30:947-951. [PMID: 19618013] [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: 05/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate periprosthetic von Mises stress distribution with cementless femoral stems of various contours. METHODS The study was carried out at the Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai 6th Hospital, Shanghai, China between May 2008 and February 2009. Finite element models of proximal femoral replacement with 4 cementless stems (Alloclassic, Ribbed Anatomic, VerSys, and Securi-fit) of various contours were set up. Under the loading conditions of walking and stair climbing, 3-dimensional periprosthetic von Mises stresses were calculated, and the stress distribution patterns were compared. RESULTS Periprosthetic stresses were increased in level 1, 2, and 3 under the 2 loading conditions, and more considerably in level 2 and 3. The stresses were higher on the medial side in all cases. No remarkable difference was found in the patterns between the 4 stems. CONCLUSION The contour design of femoral stem has minor effect on initial periprosthetic von Mises stress distribution.
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- Kong-Zu Hu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the 6th Shanghai People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University school of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, PR China
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Qie YQ, Wang JL, Liu W, Shen H, Chen JZ, Zhu BD, Xu Y, Zhang XL, Wang HH. More vaccine efficacy studies on the recombinant Bacille Calmette-Guerin co-expressing Ag85B, Mpt64 and Mtb8.4. Scand J Immunol 2009; 69:342-50. [PMID: 19284499 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3083.2009.02231.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The immunogenicity of the recombinant Bacille Calmette-Guerin: rBCG-Ag85B-Mpt64(190-198)-Mtb8.4 (rBCG-AMM) was evaluated in our previous study. This paper compares the protective efficacy of rBCG-AMM, rBCG-A which overexpresses Ag85B and BCG in C57BL/6 mice. There was no significant difference in proliferation characteristics among rBCG-AMM, rBCG-A and BCG. The growth characteristics of rBCG-AMM in host tissue were identical to control BCG, suggesting the improved protective efficacy was directly related to the expression of the Ag85B-Mpt64(190-198)-Mtb8.4 fusion protein. The protective experiment demonstrated that rBCG-AMM could confer similar or even better protective efficacy against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection compared with BCG or rBCG-A as evaluated by bacterial organ loads, lung histopathology and net weight gain or loss. The results suggested that the recombinant BCG: rBCG-Ag85B-Mpt64(190-198)-Mtb8.4 is a potential vaccine candidate for further study.
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- Y Q Qie
- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Institute of Genetics, School of Life Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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The surface tension and adsorption behavior of polymer/surfactant mixtures of polyethyleneimine (PEI)/sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) is strongly dependent on pH. At both low and high pH, a strong PEI/SDS interaction gives rise to surface polymer/surfactant complex formation that results in significantly enhanced SDS adsorption at very low SDS concentrations and in multilayer formation at the interface. At low pH, this strong PEI/SDS interaction is dominated by the electrostatic attraction between the two oppositely charged species. However, at high pH the PEI is essentially neutral, and the origin of the "hydrophobic" interaction, or interaction of nonelectrostatic origin, is less clear. To investigate the origins of this interaction further, we have used neutron reflectivity and surface tension to study the pH dependence of the surface adsorption of different anionic surfactants-SDS, lithium dodecyl sulfate (LiDS), and sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (LAS)--in the presence of a range of small amine molecules (from ethylenediamine to pentaethylenehexamine). Analogous to that observed in PEI/SDS mixtures, the presence of amine molecules induces a strong enhancement in the surfactant adsorption at both low and high pH, which can result in extreme cases in multilayer formation at the interface. At high pH, the adsorption is highly dependent upon the amine molecular weight and is equivalent to that observed at low pH by the time the molecular weight of the amine has increased to that of pentaethylenehexamine. We attribute this nonelectrostatic interaction observed at high pH to the combined effect of a dipole-dipole interaction between the sulfate (or sulfonate) headgroup and the amine nitrogens and a cooperative hydrophobic interaction between the chains of the attached surfactants. At high pH and when there are at least six amine groups present, this effect appears to be equivalent in strength to the electrostatic attraction that dominates at low pH. These results are significant in the context of understanding the unusual nature of the PEI/surfactant interaction and of using small molecular weight additives rather than much larger molecular weight polymers to manipulate adsorption properties.
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- J Penfold
- ISIS, STFC, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Chilton, Didcot, OXON, UK.
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Cheng T, Feng JG, Liu T, Zhang XL. Minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review. Int Orthop 2009; 33:1473-81. [PMID: 19277652 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-009-0743-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2008] [Revised: 02/01/2009] [Accepted: 02/01/2009] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to compare the operative outcome between mini and standard incisions in total hip arthroplasty (THA). We identified 12 randomised or quasi-randomised control trials (RCT or qRCT) published between 1996 and 2008. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses were performed to evaluate the differences in results for surgical approach, trial quality, and follow-up duration. Operative time and blood loss were significantly reduced in the mini-incision group for studies with the posterior or posterolateral approach. Concerning postoperative complications, there were no significant differences between the two groups with no significant heterogeneity. No differences were observed between the two groups for Harris hip score and radiographic results except for cup anterversion. Although mini-incision appeared to have similar outcomes compared to standard incision, the follow-up is short-term according to current standards in THA. High-quality studies are required to compare the outcomes of these two procedures.
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- T Cheng
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Medical College, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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