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Zhou C, Luo CY, Wang JM, Luo CJ, Qin X, Huang XH, Chen J. [Therapeutic efficacy of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome in 60 children]. Zhonghua Er Ke Za Zhi 2023; 61:351-356. [PMID: 37011982 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112140-20220810-00720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS), and to analyze the factors related to the outcomes. Methods: The clinical data of 60 children with WAS received HSCT in Shanghai Children's Medical Center from January 2006 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. All cases were treated with a myeloablative conditioning regimen with busulfan and cyclophosphamide, and a graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prevention regimen based on cyclosporine and methotrexate. Implantation, GVHD, transplant-related complications, immune reconstitution and survival rate were observed. Survival analysis was performed by Kaplan-Meier method, and Log-Rank method was used for univariate comparison. Results: The 60 male patients had main clinical features as infection and bleeding. The age at diagnosis was 0.4 (0.3, 0.8) years, and the age at transplantation was 1.1 (0.6, 2.1) years. There were 20 cases of human leukocyte antigen matched transplantation and 40 mismatched transplantation; 35 patients received peripheral blood HSCT, and 25 cord blood HSCT. All cases were fully implanted. The incidence of acute GVHD (aGVHD) was 48% (29/60) and only 2 (7%) developed aGVHD of grade Ⅲ; the incidence of chronic GVHD (cGVHD) was 23% (13/56), and all cases were limited. The incidence of CMV and EBV infection was 35% (21/60) and 33% (20/60) respectively; and 7 patients developed CMV retinitis. The incidence of sinus obstruction syndrome was 8% (5/60), of whom 2 patients died. There were 7 cases (12%) of autoimmune hemocytopenia after transplantation. Natural killer cells were the earliest to recover after transplantation, and B cells and CD4+T cells returned to normal at about 180 days post HSCT. The 5-year overall survival rate (OS) of this group was 93% (95%CI 86%-99%), and the event free survial rate (EFS) was 87% (95%CI 78%-95%). EFS of non-CMV reactivation group is higher than that of CMV reactivation group (95% (37/39) vs.71% (15/21), χ2=5.22, P=0.022). Conclusions: The therapeutic efficacy of HSCT for WAS is satisfying, and the early application of HSCT in typical cases can achieve better outcome. CMV infection is the main factor affecting disease-free survival rate, which can be improved by strengthening the management of complications.
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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Zhu L, Lang JH, Ren C, Zhang YL, Chen DJ, Chen L, Chen YL, Cui MH, Di W, Duan H, Hao M, Huang XH, Li PL, Mao YD, Qi HB, Shi HR, Song L, Wang YF, Xu KH, Xu XX, Xue X, Yang HX, Yao SZ, Zhang GN, Zhang HW, Zhang SL, Zhou HM, Zhou YF, Zhu WG. [The Chinese guideline for prevention of pelvic and abdominal adhesions after obstetric and gynecologic surgery (2023 edition)]. Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi 2023; 58:161-169. [PMID: 36935192 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112141-20220822-00523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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Li L, He J, Xie YX, Huang XH, Weng XT, Pan XT, Jiao YB, Zheng HH, Qiu LB, Guo WH. [A retrospective controlled study of TACE-HAIC-targeted-immune quadruple therapy for intermediate and advanced-stage hepatocellular carcinoma]. Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi 2022; 30:939-946. [PMID: 36299187 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501113-20220823-00432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE)-hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC)-targeted-immune quadruple therapy in patients with intermediate and advanced-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods: 101 patients with intermediate and advanced stage HCC were enrolled according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and then they were divided into a combination group and a control group. Patients in the combination group was treated with TACE-HAIC-targeted-immune quadruple therapy, while the control group was only treated with TACE therapy. The overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and treatment-related adverse reactions were statistically analyzed in the two groups of patients. Statistical analysis was carried out by t-test, χ2 test, rank sum test, Kaplan-Meier curve, log-rank test, Cox regression (or proportional hazards model) analysis according to different data. Results: The tumor objective response rate and disease control rate as evaluated by mRECIST 1.1 criteria in the combination group were 80% and 94%, respectively, which were significantly higher than those in the control group, 41.2% (P<0.001) and 74.5% (P=0.007). The OS and PFS of the combination group were 15.6 months [95%CI 11.3-NA ] and 8.8 months [95%CI 6.9-12.0], respectively, which were significantly better than the control group at 6.1 months [95%CI 5.3-6.6] (P<0.001) and 3.2 months [95%CI 3.0-3.6] (P<0.001). Gastric ulcer incidence was significantly higher in the combination group (9/50, 18%) than that in the control group (2/51, 3.9%) (P=0.023). Conclusion TACE-HAIC-targeted-immune quadruple therapy is a more effective treatment mode for intermediate and advanced-stage HCC than TACE alone, and attention should be paid to the monitoring of target immune-related adverse reactions.
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- L Li
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China The First Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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Huang XH, Wu SH, Li P, Ke Q, Weng XT, Li L, Liu DX, Zhuang SW, Sun JH, Guo WH. [Percutaneous biliary stent combined with brachytherapy for malignant obstructive jaundice: a multicenter retrospective controlled study]. Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi 2022; 30:702-709. [PMID: 36038338 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501113-20220728-00399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the efficacy, safety and prognostic factors of percutaneous biliary stent combined with iodine-125 seed chain brachytherapy (radiotherapy) in the treatment of malignant obstructive jaundice. Methods: Data of 107 cases with malignant obstructive jaundice treated with percutaneous biliary stent implantation from January 2017 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 58 cases received biliary stent combined with iodne-125 seed chain brachytherapy (study group), and 49 cases received biliary stent implantation (control group). The changes of bilirubin, stent patency time, complications, overall survival (OS) and prognostic factors were analyzed in both groups. Results: The incidence of complications in the study group and the control group were 17.2% and 18.3% respectively, and the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.974). Serum total bilirubin levels were decreased significantly in both groups at one month after surgery (P<0.001). Postoperative stent patency time was significantly better in the study group (10.0±1.6 months) (95% CI: 8.2~12.5) than that in the control group (5.2±0.4 months) (95% CI: 4.1~6.0, P<0.001). The median OS was longer in the study group (11.2±1.8 months) (95% CI: 9.2~12.8) than that in the control group (8.0±1.1 months) (95% CI: 8.0~12.8, P<0.001). Multivariate analysis result showed that stent combined with brachytherapy (HR=0.08, 95% CI:0.04~0.15, P<0.001) and receiving further anti-tumor therapy after surgery (HR=0.27, 95% CI:0.15~0.49, P<0.001) were independent risk factors affecting the patency of biliary stents. Preoperative percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (HR=0.46, 95%CI:0.28~0.74, P=0.002), stent combined with brachytherapy (HR=0.23, 95%CI:0.14~0.39, P<0.001) and receiving further anti-tumor therapy after surgery (HR=0.37, 95%CI:0.22~0.61, P<0.001) were independent risk factors affecting OS. Conclusion: Percutaneous biliary stent combined with brachytherapy is safe and effective in the treatment of malignant obstructive jaundice, which can significantly prolong the patency time of biliary stent and the survival time of patients.
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- X H Huang
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025,China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Zhangzhou Municipal Hospital, Zhangzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025,China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025,China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025,China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Zhangzhou Municipal Hospital, Zhangzhou 350025, China
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Interventional Treatment Center, Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025,China
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Weng XT, Li L, Huang XH, Guo X, Lei XJ, Jiao YB, Lin F, Ke Q, Guo WH. [Safety and efficacy of TIPS combined with iodine-125 seed strands in the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma combined with portal vein tumor thrombosis]. Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi 2022; 30:618-623. [PMID: 36038323 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501113-20210820-00415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Objective: To study the safety and efficacy of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) combined with iodine-125 (125Ⅰ) seed strands implantation in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma combined with portal vein tumor thrombosis. Methods: 25 cases with diffuse intrahepatic tumor combined with tumor thrombus type Ⅲ/Ⅳ requiring TIPS were simultaneously implanted with 125Ⅰseed strand. Tumor thrombus was controlled with 125I seed implantation brachytherapy to keep the TIPS pathway unobstructed, reduce the portal vein pressure, and observe the changes in the cause of death of the patients. During the same period, 30 cases without TIPS and seed strand implantation were used as controls. Data between groups were compared using t-test, Chi-Squared test or Fisher's exact test. Results: TIPS combined with 125Ⅰ seed strand implantation was safe in patients with diffuse hepatocellular carcinoma combined with type III/IV portal vein tumor thrombus, and 92.0% (23/25) of the patients maintained unobstructed TIPS pathway. Compared with the control group, patients in the treatment group died of fewer lead-related complications, and most died from chronic liver failure (84.0% vs. 56.7%, χ2 = 4.771, P=0.029). The incidence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding was significantly decreased (12.0% vs. 46.7%, χ2 =7.674, P=0.006) and ascites severity was significantly improved (mild 40.0% vs. 16.7%, moderate 52.0% vs. 20.0%, severe 8.0% vs. 46.7%, χ2 =13.246 , P=0.001). Conclusions: TIPS combined with 125Ⅰ seed strand implantation is safe and feasible in patients with diffuse intrahepatic tumor combined with tumor thrombus type Ⅲ/Ⅳ. Moreover, it can effectively keep the shunt patency and reduce portal vein pressure, thereby reducing the incidence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and improving the degree of ascites. TIPS combined with 125Ⅰ seed strand implantation may be used as a standard treatment modality for patients requiring TIPS therapy combined with tumor thrombus type Ⅲ/Ⅳ.
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- X T Weng
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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Liu Y, Huang XH, Duan WB, Fang BJ, Huang DP, Zhang YH, Xu L, Zhang HY, Zhang H, Wen L, Huang XJ, Lu J. [Daratumumab for the treatment of primary systemic amyloidosis: a multicenter retrospective analysis]. Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi 2021; 60:987-992. [PMID: 34689520 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112138-20210220-00142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To analyze the efficacy and safety of Daratumumab for the treatment of primary AL light chain systemic amyloidosis. Methods: Twenty one patients who were diagnosed as primary AL light chain systemic amyloidosis and treated with Daratumumab from 7 centers were retrospectively analyzed. Daratumumab was administrated as first line therapy in seven patients and 14 patients with relapsed settings. Hematological response, safety and survival were analyzed. Results: All 7 patients achieved very good partial response (VGPR) or better with first-line application of daratumumab. Three patients died, and the other four achieved organ remission. Among 14 relapsed patients, 2 patients had a difference of free light chain (dFLC) less than 20 mg/L before treatment, and 9 with a dFLC of more than 50 mg/L. All patients reached partial response (PR) or better, including 4 patients with complete response (CR), 3 with VGPR and 2 with PR. The response rate was 100% in 3 patients with dFLC 20-50 mg/L at baseline. The organ remission rate was 50% in patients with heart involvement and 58.3% in patients with kidney impairment. The overall median follow-up period was 5.3 months, and 11 months in surviving patients. One patient died of severe infection and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) with stable amyloidosis. One patient switched to other regimens because dFLC elevated but did not fulfill progressive disease after 2 year application. As to safety, no grade 3/4 infusion reaction developed, and grade 1 infusion reaction occurred in 3 cases during the first infusion. Lymphocytopenia was seen in 75% patients including grade 3 or more in 30% patients. Conclusion: Daratumumab is effective to eliminate serum free light chain in both newly diagnosed and relapsed patients with systemic amyloidosis.
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- Y Liu
- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Disease, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Beijing 100044, China
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- Department of Nephrology, General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command,Nanjing 210002,China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Disease, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Beijing 100044, China
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- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou 450008, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Anhui, Wuhu 241001,China
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- Department of Heart Failure Care Unit, Fuwai Hospital,Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases,Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Shangdong, Jining 272007,China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Disease, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Beijing 100044, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Disease, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Beijing 100044, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Disease, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Beijing 100044, China
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Bai GQ, Chen WL, Huang XH, Zhao SJ, Zhao SP, Chen XJ, Chen SW, Yang H, Lu X, Liu GY, Chen QH, Zhang LA, Jin L. [Evaluation of the diagnosis and treatment of cesarean scar pregnancy induced in the second trimester: a national multicenter retrospective study]. Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi 2021; 56:545-553. [PMID: 34420286 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112141-20210331-00167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To study the risk factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes for induced abortion of cesarean scar pregnancy in midtrimester. Methods: A national multicenter retrospective study was conducted. A total of 154 singletons pregnant women with cesarean scar pregnancy during the second trimester induced abortion by various reasons in 12 tertiary A hospitals were selected, their pregnant outcomes were observed and the risk factors of serious adverse outcomes were analyzed with univariate and multivariate logstic regression; the role of ultrasound and MRI in predicting placenta accreta and severe adverse outcomes was evaluated, the effectiveness of uterine artery embolization (UAE) in preventing hemorrhage in pregnant women with and without placenta accreta was compared. Results: Among 154 subjects, the rate of placenta accreta was 42.2% (65/154), the rate of postpartum hemorrhage≥1 000 ml was 39.0% (60/154), the rate of hysterectomy was 14.9% (23/154), the rate of uterine rupture was 0.6% (1/154). The risk factor of postpartum hemorrhage≥1 000 ml and hysterectomy was placenta accreta (P<0.01). For each increase in the number of parity, the risk of placenta accreta increased 2.385 times (95%CI: 1.046-5.439; P=0.039); and the risk of placenta accreta decreased with increasing ultrasound measurement of scar myometrium thickness (OR=0.033, 95%CI: 0.001-0.762; P=0.033). The amount of postpartum hemorrhage and hysterectomy rate in the group with placenta accreta diagnosed by ultrasound combined with MRI were not significantly different from those in the group with placenta accreta diagnosed by ultrasound only or MRI only (all P>0.05). For pregnant women with placenta accreta, there were no significant difference in the amount of bleeding and hysterectomy rate between the UAE group [median: 1 300 ml; 34% (16/47)] and the non-embolization group (all P>0.05); in pregnant women without placenta accreta, the amount of bleeding in the UAE group was lower than that in the non-embolization group (median: 100 vs 600 ml; P<0.01), but there was no significant difference in hysterectomy rate [2% (1/56) vs 9% (3/33); P>0.05]. Conclusions: (1) Placenta accreta is the only risk factor of postpartum hemorrhage≥1 000 ml with hysterectomy for induced abortion of cesarean scar pregnancy in midtrimester; multi-parity and ultrasound measurement of scar myometrium thickness are risk factors for placenta accreta. (2) The technique of using ultrasound and MRI in predicting placenta accreta of cesarean scar pregnancy needs to be improved. (3) It is necessary to discuss of UAE in preventing postpartum hemorrhage for induced abortion of cesarean scar pregnancy in midtrimester.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Wuxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214001, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao University,Qingdao 266034, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children's Hospital, Fuzhou 350000, China
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- Department of Family Planning, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100026, China
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- Department of Family Planning, Tianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830002, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bejing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, Chian
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- Department of Family Planning, Children's Hospital of Shanxi, Women Health Center of Shanxi, Taiyuan 030013, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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Huang XH, Liu ZH. [To positively deal with the challenges brought by the diagnosis and treatment of systemic light chain amyloidosis]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2021; 101:1631-1634. [PMID: 34126710 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20210425-00994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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To meet the challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of systemic light chain (AL) amyloidosis, the China Systemic Light Chain Amyloidosis Collaborative Group, together with multidisciplinary experts, developed the "Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Systemic Light Chain Amyloidosis" in 2016. In order to introduce progress in this field and better guide the clinical practice, the guideline has been updated recently. The in-depth understanding of AL amyloidosis has not only improved the level of diagnosis and treatment of the disease, but also promoted the integration of multiple disciplines, accelerated the development of clinical trials and the improvement of disease diagnosis and treatment modes.
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- X H Huang
- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing 210016, China
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- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing 210016, China
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Yu M, Xiang Y, Ma XX, Xue FX, Feng LM, Wang DB, Huang XH, Zhang Y, Zhang GN, Cao DY, Chen CL, Chen J, Cheng WW, Cui ZM, Di W, Guo HY, Hu LN, Li CZ, Li XM, Liang ZQ, Liu AJ, Liu CD, Meng YG, Shen DH, Wan XP, Wang ZH, Xu L, Yang XS, Zhu GH, Lang JH. [Advices on standards of endometrial cancer screening]. Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi 2020; 55:307-311. [PMID: 32464717 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112141-20200201-00070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Wang W, Shao ZH, Huang XH, Xu Y, Feng X, Wang PJ. [Effects of dynamic contrast enhancement on diffusion weighted imaging score of 3 in prostate imaging reporting and data system version 2 of peripheral zone]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2020; 100:1002-1006. [PMID: 32294857 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20190816-01820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the effects and value of dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) on diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) score 3 in the prostate imaging data and reporting system version 2(PI-RADS V2)of peripheral zone. Methods: A retrospective study of consecutive 204 cases of prostate disease in peripheral zone was conducted from January 2015 to January 2018, including 169 cases of prostate cancer and 35 cases of non-prostate cancer. All cases were examined multi-parametric MR imaging on a 3-T MR scanner and confirmed by pathology. Images were analyzed according to PI-RADS V2.Inter-reader agreement of scores was evaluated by kappa coefficient. The constituent ratio of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) in PI-RADS V2 overall scores 3, 3+1 and 4 were calculated and analyzed by non-parametric Chi-square test to determine whether the difference in composition ratio was significant. The positive rate of DCE in diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) score 3 and 4 were calculated. Results: There were 68.6%(140/204) cases in 204 patients with peripheral prostate disease who scored PI-RADS V2 overall score of 3,3+1 and 4. Kappa value was higher for the PI-RADS V2 overallscore of 4 than 3 or 3+1 in the PZ (k values of 0.802 vs 0.737 or 0.591, respectively; all P<0.01). The constituent ratio of csPCa in PI-RADS V2 overallscore of 3, 3+1 and 4 were 16.7%(3/18),43.2%(19/44),78.2%(61/78), the difference of which was significant (χ(2)=29.839, P<0.05).There was also a significant difference between the constituent ratio of csPCa in the score of 3+1 and 4 (χ(2)=15.286, P<0.01).The positive rate of DCE in cases of PI-RADS V2 overall score 3,3+1 and 4 was 76.4%(107/140).The positive rate of DCE incases of DWI score 3 and 4 were 71.0%(44/62), 80.8%(63/78),respectively. Conclusion: DCE has a certain value in PI-RADS V2 due to its high positive rate in the detection of prostate cancer in peripheral zone.DCE is helpful to DWI score 3 to improve the detection rate of csPCa.The PI-RADS V2 overall score 3+1 and 4 in the peripheral zone maybe need to be distinguished due to the different detection of csPCa.
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shibei Hospital, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200435, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shibei Hospital, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200435, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
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Li MN, Zhao L, Li XH, Zhou HA, Huang XH, Liu ZH, Cheng Z. [Autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation combined with bortezomib and dexamethasone for the treatment of light chain proximal tubulopathy: a case report]. Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 2019; 40:703. [PMID: 31495145 PMCID: PMC7342878 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2019.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- M N Li
- Department of Nephrology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing 210002, China
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- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing 210002, China
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- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing 210002, China
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- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing 210002, China
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Liu J, Li J, Huang XH. P3350Design of a multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial: effects of intensive systolic blood pressure lowering treatment in reducing risk of vascular events (ESPRIT). Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz745.0226] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are at high risk for recurrent major cardiovascular events. Effective public health strategies to lower blood pressure (BP) are necessary to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. However, substantial uncertainty remains about the optimal target level to lower BP in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Purpose
To assess the effects on the incidence of major cardiovascular events in patients with CVD during the scheduled treatment period of greater reduction in blood pressure with a systolic BP (SBP) target <120 mmHg versus <140 mmHg.
Methods
This study is a multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial comparing two strategies for lowering SBP: lowering SBP to the standard target of <140 mmHg; and lowering BP to a more intensive target of <120 mmHg. This study will enroll 12,000 Chinese participants from 100–200 hospitals, follow-up for about 3 years. We will include participants aged ≥50 years old with SBP ≥130 mmHg, having a history of vascular disease (including myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass grafting, carotid endarterectomy or carotid stenting, peripheral artery disease with revascularization, abdominal aortic aneurysm ≥5 cm with repair) or stroke. The primary outcome is the first occurrence of major cardiovascular events defined as a composite of myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary or non-coronary revascularization events, and cardiovascular death. Secondary outcomes include the components of the primary composite outcome, hospitalized heart failure and all cause of death and non-cardiovascular outcomes (kidney disease and cognitive outcomes).
Results
Regarding the results, we hypothesize that comparing with SBP target of <140 mmHg, more intensive SBP target of <120 mmHg can further reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular events in CVD patients with elevated blood pressure.
Conclusion
This study can provide reliable evaluation on whether more intensive SBP target of <120 mmHg is more desirable than SBP target of <140 mmHg in CVD patients with elevated blood pressure.
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- J Liu
- Fuwai Hospital- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Fuwai Hospital- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Fuwai Hospital- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Liu YB, Yan L, Zhou Y, Bi SY, Du YF, Zhang L, Zhao JC, Zhang ML, Sun XH, Li YN, Huang XH. [Female reproductive system dysplasia: a clinical study of 924 cases]. Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi 2019; 54:166-172. [PMID: 30893717 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0529-567x.2019.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To explore the relationship between different types of female reproductive system dysplasia and age of visit, clinical manifestations, common types of combined malformations and endometriosis. Methods: The patient's medical records in the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University from December 2002 to June 2016 were collected and retrospectively analyzed. Results: Among 924 cases of genital tract dysplasia, uterine dysplasia (65.3%, 824/1 261) was the most common, followed by vaginal dysplasia (28.3%, 357/1 261), hymen atresia and urogenital fistula (3.7%, 47/1 261), and cervical dysplasia (2.6%, 33/1 261). (1) The youngest age was in patients with hymen atresia and urogenital fistula, with a median of 14.5 years old, while the older age were in patients with uterine, vaginal and cervical dysplasia, with median age of 25.0, 24.0 and 23.0 years old, respectively. (2) The clinical manifestations were lack of specificity, mainly abnormal findings of physical examination or accessory examination, primary amenorrhea, lower abdominal pain, infertility, adverse pregnancy history. (3) About other systemic malformations, urological malformations were the most common (4.8%, 44/924), followed by spinal malformations (0.5%, 5/924), inguinal hernia (0.4%, 4/924), heart malformations (0.2%, 2/924), cleft lip and palate (0.2%, 2/924). Oblique vaginal septal syndrome and MRKH syndrome were the most likely to be associated with other system malformations. (4) About combination with endometriosis, there was no significant difference between obstructive genital tract malformations (2.3%, 9/385) and non obstructive genital tract malformations (1.7%, 9/539; P=0.469). Conclusions: Female reproductive system dysplasia is the most common in uterine dysplasia, followed by vaginal dysplasia, hymen atresia and urogenital fistula, and cervical dysplasia. The age of visit is generally older, often found by abnormal findings of physical examination or accessory examination, primary amenorrhea, lower abdominal pain, infertility, adverse pregnancy history;and could be combined with a variety of other system malformations, most seen by urinary system malformations,there is also the risk of endometriosis.
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- Y B Liu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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Huang XH, Song JJ, Li H, Gong MT, Zhang Y. Selective removal of nicotine from the main stream smoke by using a surface-imprinted polymer monolith as adsorbent. J Hazard Mater 2019; 365:53-63. [PMID: 30408687 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.10.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Using molecularly imprinted polymer as a selective adsorbent for gaseous toxicants is a novel attempt. In present work, a nicotine surface-imprinted monolith (MIM) was used for the selective removal of nicotine from smoke. First, the retention capacity and selectivity for this MIM was tested by using it as the stationary phase in gas chromatography and chromatographic conditions optimized. Then, the gas phase adsorption isotherms of MIM were constructed and the adsorption thermodynamics explored. At last, the applicability for MIM in the removal of nicotine in smoke was explored. Results indicated a stronger retention capacity and a higher selectivity of MIM toward the template vapor, with a capacity factor (87.88) and a selectivity factor (10.15) under the optimized conditions. A higher standard adsorption enthalpy change for this MIM toward the template (ΔHa0 = 65.53 kJ mol-1) than that for the non-imprinted monolith (NIM) column (ΔHa0 = 47.46 kJ mol-1) was observed. The adsorption isotherm for MIM appears the BET type II shape, while that for the NIM was approximately linear. When this MIM was used as the adsorbent, it exhibited a high performance in the selective removal of nicotine from the main stream smoke, with an adsorption percentage of 99.43%.
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- X H Huang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Hunan, Jishou, 416000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Hunan, Jishou, 416000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Hunan, Jishou, 416000, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Utilization, Jishou University, Hunan, Jishou, 416000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Hunan, Jishou, 416000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Hunan, Jishou, 416000, China
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Tang MY, Chen TW, Bollen TL, Wang YX, Xue HD, Jin ZY, Huang XH, Xiao B, Li XH, Ji YF, Zhang XM. MR imaging of hemorrhage associated with acute pancreatitis. Pancreatology 2018; 18:363-369. [PMID: 29615311 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2018.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Revised: 03/24/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE To study MRI findings of hemorrhage in acute pancreatitis (AP) and correlate the presence and extent of hemorrhage with the MR severity index (MRSI), Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II scores, and clinical outcome. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study included 539 patients with AP. Hemorrhage was defined as areas of hyperintensity in or outside the pancreas on liver imaging with volume acceleration flexible (LAVA-Flex). The presence of hemorrhage was classified into three areas: within the pancreatic parenchyma, retroperitoneal space, and sub-or intraperitoneal space. Involvement of each area was awarded 1 point resulting in the hemorrhage severity index (HSI) score. The predicted severity of AP was graded by MRSI and APACHE II score. The association between HSI, MRSI, and APACHE II scores was analyzed. The length of hospital stay and organ dysfunction was used as clinical outcome parameters. RESULTS Among 539 AP patients, 62 (11.5%) had hemorrhage. The prevalence of hemorrhage was 1.1% (2/186), 13.9% (43/310), and 39.5% (17/43) in predicted mild, moderate, and severe AP, respectively, based on MRSI (χ2 = 55.3, p = 0.00); and 7.7% (21/273) and 19.2% (18/94) in predicted mild and severe AP, respectively, based on APACHE II (χ2 = 21.2, p = 0.00). HSI score significantly correlated with MRSI (r = 0.36, p < 0.001) and APACHE II scores (r = 0.21, p = 0.00). The prevalence of organ dysfunction was higher and length of hospital stay was longer in patients with hemorrhage than in those without hemorrhage (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Hemorrhage in AP is common. The presence of hemorrhage, rather than its extent, correlates with poor clinical outcome.
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- Meng Yue Tang
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan, PR China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan, PR China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan, PR China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan, PR China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan, PR China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan, PR China.
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Guo Y, Wang SY, Duan XJ, Wu X, Zheng XX, Lu J, Huang XH. [Analysis on clinical characteristics and prognosis of patients with mitral valve prolapse]. Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi 2017; 45:848-851. [PMID: 29081173 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-3758.2017.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To evaluate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of patients with mitral valve prolapse (MVP). Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical characteristics and prognosis of 148 MVP patients who underwent mitral valve surgery in Fuwai hospital from January 2012 to December 2015.The patients were divided into mucoid degeneration group (52 cases) and without mucoid degeneration group(19 cases) according to pathological examination of leaflets and chordate. Results: The clinical symptoms of MVP patients included dyspnea (59.5%(88/148)), chest distress and pain (52.7%(78/148)), and palpitations (36.5% (54/148)). Mitral valve repair was performed in 144 cases (97.3%), and mitral valve replacement was performed in 4 cases (2.7%). Posterior leaflet prolapse was the most common form of MVP (68.9%, 102/148). Pathological examination revealed myxomatous degeneration in 73.2% patients (52/71), fibrosis in 8.5% patients (6/71), and fibrinoid necrosis in 8.5% patients (6/71). Patients with mucoid degeneration had less atrial fibrillation before surgery (5.8%(3/52) vs. 42.1%(8/19), P<0.01), smaller preoperative left atrium diameter ((43.2±6.5) mm vs. (48.2±8.9) mm, P<0.05), more posterior leaflet prolapse (94.2%(49/52) vs. 63.2%(12/19), P<0.01), redundant chordae (26.9%(14/52) vs. 0, P<0.05) and leaflet thickening (76.9%(40/52) vs. 52.6%(10/19), P<0.05) when compared with patients without mucoid degeneration.Echocardiography examination at the postoperative follow-up of 39.0(22.3, 57.0) months revealed smaller left atrium diameter((38.5±7.1) mm vs. (45.3±8.3) mm, P<0.01), left ventricular end-diastolic diameter ((48.9±6.2) mm vs. (57.5±7.6) mm, P<0.01), reduced left ventricular ejection fraction ((61.2±7.1)% vs. (65.1±6.2)%, P<0.01) and less moderate or severe mitral regurgitation (1.4%(2/148) vs. 100.0%(148/148), P<0.01) compared with the corresponding preoperative values. Conclusions: Dyspnea is the main symptom, and mucoid degeneration characterized by redundant chordae and leaflet thickening are the main pathological features of MVP patients.The surgical treatment of MVP patients is related with satisfactory outcome results.
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- Department of Special Medical Treatment Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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Wu X, Cui H, Xiao MH, Lu J, Zhu CS, Wang SY, Huang XH. [Prevalence of pulmonary hypertension in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: a case-control study]. Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi 2017; 44:1010-1014. [PMID: 28056230 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-3758.2016.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To explore the clinical characteristics and risk factors of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). Methods: A total of 301 patients admitted in Fuwai Hospital and diagnosed with HOCM were included in our study. Incidence rate and severity of PH were depicted. The study population was divided into two groups (PH group and control group), and the differences in clinical profile were elucidated. Risk factors of PH in patients with HOCM were assessed by multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: The incidence of PH was 12.3% (37 cases), in which 48.6% patients (18 cases) were mild PH, 40.5% patients (15 cases) were moderate PH, and patients with severe PH accounts for 10.8% (4 cases). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that female(OR=3.95, 95%CI 1.74-8.98, P=0.001), age ≥65 years(OR=3.87, 95%CI 1.16-12.97, P=0.030), history of atrial fibrillation(OR=2.76, 95%CI 1.01-7.57, P=0.049)and moderate or severe mitral regurgitation(OR=6.63, 95%CI 3.02-14.57, P=0.000)were independent risk factors of PH. Stratification according to sex showed that age ≥65 years(OR=7.79, 95%CI 1.35-47.26, P<0.05)and moderate or severe mitral regurgitation(OR=9.83, 95%CI 2.26-42.67, P<0.01)were independent risk factors of PH for male patients; while history of atrial fibrillation(OR=6.32, 95%CI 1.57-25.40, P=0.01)and moderate or severe mitral regurgitation(OR=5.23, 95%CI 1.92-14.26, P<0.01)were independent risk factors of PH for female patients. Risk factors were similar between the mild PH group and moderate to severe PH groups. Conclusion: Compared with patients without PH, HOCM patients complicated with PH were older and with higher percentage of female, and resting obstruction, history of atrial fibrillation and moderate or severe mitral regurgitation. Independent risk factors for PH in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients are female, advanced age, history of atrial fibrillation and moderate or severe mitral regurgitation.
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- *Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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Zhang JW, Che X, Lan ZM, Chen YT, Huang XH, Jiang QL, Wang CF. [Surgical treatment and prognosis of pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma]. Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi 2017; 38:925-928. [PMID: 27998470 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-3766.2016.12.009] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: Pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma (pNEC) is a highly malignant tumor.This study aimed to evaluate the role of surgery and the prognosis for patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma (pNEC). Methods: We collected and reviewed all clinical data of patients who underwent radical surgery for pNEC from Jan 2000 through Jan 2016 in our hospital. Cox-regression analysis wasused to evaluate the factors potentially influencing survival. Results: Twenty patients including 11 males and 9 females (median age, 62.5 years) were included in this study. All patients underwent radical surgery and 17 cases received postoperative platinum-based chemotherapy.The median follow-up time was 41 months (range, 1 to 127 months). The 1-, 3-, and 5-year survival rates of the patients were 66.7%, 51.5% and 28.1%, with a median survival time of 75.3 months.The multivariate analysis indicated that tumor size and Ki-67 index were of prognostic significance. Conclusions: Pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinomas are rare but increasing in incidence. Patients with localized nonmetastatic primary tumors seem to benefit from surgery. Early diagnosis and multimodality therapy are key points of an improved survival.
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- J W Zhang
- Department of Abdominal Surgery, National Cancer Center, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, National Cancer Center, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, National Cancer Center, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, National Cancer Center, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, National Cancer Center, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, National Cancer Center, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, National Cancer Center, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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Jiang Y, Yan L, Du FD, Zheng PT, Zhang L, Jiang L, Huang XH. [Prevalence and associated factors of female urinary incontinence in Hebei province]. Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi 2017; 51:914-920. [PMID: 28057127 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0529-567x.2016.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To estimate the prevalence and associated factors of adult female urinary incontinence in Hebei province. Methods: Stratified and multistage sampling method was used, between January 2016 to May 2016, to investigate the target population in Hebei province. While, logistic regression was used to analyse datas. Results: A population-based survey was conducted in 2 450 women in Hebei province, there were 2 408 effective questionnaires after deleting 48 invalid questionnaires. According to the results, the average age of subjects was (56±15) years old, and the urinary incontinence prevalence of adult female in Hebei province was 27.70% (667/2 408). Stress urinary incontinence, urge urinary incontinence and mixed urinary incontinence were diagnosed as 23.13% (557/2 408), 1.58% (38/2 408) and 2.99% (72/2 408), respectively. There were only 2.85% (19/667) urinary incontinence patients seeking medical help. The results of logistic regression analysis showed that age, daily water intake, pulmonary diseases, urinary tract infection, hypertension, chronic low back pain, dysmenorrhea, vaginitis, abortion, mode of delivery, postpartum infection were statistically significant (all P≤0.05). Among these factors, cesarean section was the protective factor for urinary incontinence (OR=0.365, 95 % CI: 0.195-0.685, P<0.01). Conclusions: The prevalence of urinary incontinence in adult female in Hebei province is high, and there are few patients seeking medical help. It is a common disorder in women and is associated with many factors; among these factors, cesarean section is the protective factor for urinary incontinence.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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Tan XJ, Huang H, He F, Zhu L, Li H, Jiang YS, Li H, Huang XH, Sun ZS, Li ZH. [Mutation screening for the causative gene in a four-generation Chinese pedigree with progressive cardiac conduction defect]. Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi 2017; 44:411-5. [PMID: 27220576 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-3758.2016.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To define the potential causative gene mutation in a Chinese pedigree with progressive cardiac conduction defect (PCCD). METHODS Sanger sequencing was performed to define potential causative gene mutation in a four-generation family with 68 members including seven PCCD patients (5 male) from 2010 to 2015.No causative gene was detected by screening known candidate genes related to PCCD including SCN5A, NKX2.5 and LMNA.High-throughput sequencing technology on exon-enriched DNA was then used to search the causative genes in 2 patients and one normal family member. RESULTS Eight new non-synonymous single nucleotide variants including AQP7 gene (exon5: c.T343C: p.Y115H), CACNA1B gene (NM_001243812: exon19: c.A2986G: p.T996A), CATSPERB gene (exon27: c.C3254G: p.P1085R), CLCA2 gene (exon11: c.G1725T: p.W575C), CLCA3P gene (ncRNA_intronic), MYLK-AS1 gene (ncRNA_intronic), TTN gene (ncRNA_UTR3), LMNA gene (LMNA: NM_170708: exon5: c.C922T: p.Q308X) were identified by comparing and filtering the results with known public databases.Then, more detailed biological analysis on these 8 genes was conducted.Traditional Sanger sequencing validated the exome sequencing results, and found that the mutation c. 1725G﹥T in gene CLCA2 segregated with the phenotype of this PCCD pedigree.The mutation c. 1725G﹥T in gene CLCA2 was thus be considered as the causative PCCD gene in this pedigree from the perspective of genetics and genomics. CONCLUSION The heterozygote mutation c. 1725G﹥T in gene CLCA2 might be causative gene in this PCCD pedigree.This finding adds new gene mutation variant responsible for PCCD.
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- X J Tan
- Reproductive and Genetic Center of Central Hospital of Xiangtan, Xiangtan 411100, China
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Wu X, Cui H, Wang JJ, Xiao MH, Lu J, Zheng XX, Guo Y, Wang SY, Huang XH. [Atrial fibrillation in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: clinical characteristics and risk factors]. Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi 2017; 56:184-187. [PMID: 28253598 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0578-1426.2017.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Objective: To evaluate the clinical characteristics and risk factors for atrial fibrillation(AF)in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(OHCM). Methods: Patients with OHCM hospitalized in Fuwai Hospital from March 2011 to January 2016 were enrolled in the present study. Each patient underwent examinations including transthoracic echocardiography, body surface electrocardiograph or dynamic electrocardiogram (Holter). Cardiac troponin I (cTNI) and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP)levels were tested and clinical profiles were collected.The subjects were divided into two groups (the AF group and non-AF group). Risk factors for AF in patients with OHCM were assessed by multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 309 patients were evaluated in the study. Among them, 17.5%( 54/309) patients were with AF.Age[(51.2±10.1)years vs (43.1 ± 14.4)years], New York Heart Association class(NYHA class)(2.8±0.5 vs 2.6±0.6), disease duration[6.0(4.0, 10.0)years vs 3.0(1.0, 6.0)years], left atrial (LA) dimension[(45.1±7.0)mm vs(42.6 ± 7.4)mm]and NT-pro-BNP levels[2 007(1 565, 3 199)pmol/L vs 1 509(729, 2 921)pmol/L]in the AF group were significantly higher than those in the non-AF group (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that advanced age(OR=1.04, 95% CI 1.01-1.08, P<0.01), higher NYHA class(OR=2.00, 95% CI 1.08-3.70, P<0.05)and longer disease duration(OR=1.08, 95% CI 1.01-1.15, P<0.05)were independent risk factors for AF in patients with OHCM, in which advanced age(OR=1.05, 95% CI 1.02-1.09, P<0.01), higher NYHA class(OR=3.39, 95% CI 1.53-7.54, P<0.01), LA dimension(OR=1.06, 95% CI 1.01-1.12, P<0.05)and longer clinical course(OR=1.12, 95% CI 1.04-1.20, P<0.01)were associated with AF in male patients, and advanced age (OR=1.05, 95% CI 1.01-1.09, P<0.05)and longer disease duration(OR=1.14, 95% CI 1.01-1.28, P<0.01)were associated with AF in female patients when stratified by gender. Conclusion: Advanced age , higher NYHA class and longer clinical duration are independent risk factors for AF in OHCM patients.
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100037, China
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Jiang QL, Huang XH, Zhang JW, Zhang SS, Wang CF. [Evaluation of disease free survival after radical resection for primary duodenal adenocarcinoma]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2016; 96:3393-3397. [PMID: 27866532 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0376-2491.2016.42.008] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the risk factors associated with the disease free survival (DFS) for primary duodenal adenocarcinoma patients undergoing radical resection. Methods: The clinicopathological data of 101 primary duodenal adenocarcinoma patients who underwent radical resection from January 2001 to October 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. Using SPSS 13.0 software, the survival curve was drawn by Kaplan-Meier method, and the survival rates were analyzed by Log-rank test.COX regression model was used to identify independent risk factors. Results: Among 101 patients, the main clinical manifestation were upper abdomen discomfort, abdominal pain, jaundice, gastrointestinal obstruction, hemorrhage, emaciation and so on. A total of 87 patients had the tumor located at the descending part of the duodenum. All the 101 patients underwent radical resection, and 85 patients received pancreatoduodenectomy while 16 patients underwent segmental resection. The median disease free survival time was 26 months and the postoperative 1, 3, 5 year DFS rate were 79.7%, 60.3% and 53.6%, respectively. The univariate analyses identified elevated preoperative CEA and CA19-9 level, T stage, lymph node state, vascular invasion and perineural invasion predicting a worse DFS(P<0.05). On multivariate analysis, positive lymph node state was an independent risk factor for DFS (RR=5.394, 95% CI: 1.624-17.913). Conclusion: Radical resection is the best therapeutic method for primary duodenal adenocarcinoma; the positive lymph node state is the independent risk factor affecting the disease free survival of patients after radical resection.
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Cancer Institute & Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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Chen JS, Huang JQ, Dong SH, Huang XH. [Effects of microRNA-379-5p on proliferation, migration and invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma cell line]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2016; 96:1450-3. [PMID: 27266355 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0376-2491.2016.18.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of microRNA-379-5p (miR-379-5p) on proliferation, migration and invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells. METHODS Human HCC cell line HepG2 was infected with lentivirus carrying miR-379-5p (miR-379-5p group) or lentivirus carrying negative control sequences (negative control group). The untreated HepG2 cells represented blank control group. Cell proliferation was determined by 3-[4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2, 5-diphenyltetrazoliumbromide (MTT) assays. Cell migration and invasion were assessed by Transwell assays. The mRNA and protein expressions of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and MMP-9 were analyzed by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot, respectively. RESULTS Compared with negative control group and blank control group, cell migration and invasion was significantly inhibited in miR-379-5p group (P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in cell proliferation among the three groups (P>0.05). Furthermore, the mRNA and protein levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in miR-379-5p group were significantly lower than that in negative control group and blank control group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION miR-379-5p can suppress migration and invasion of HCC cell lines, which may be achieved by inhibiting MMP-2 and MMP-9 expressions.
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- Department of Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, China
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He P, Su W, Ma JX, He DK, Li QH, Ding W, Huang XH, Chen WH. [HSP70 gene polymorphism on genetic susceptibility to the coal worker's penumoconiosis of han nationality in Xinjiang, China.]. Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi 2016; 34:580-582. [PMID: 27682663 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-9391.2016.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Objective: To explore the influence of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) gene genetic susceptibility of coal worker's pneumoconiosis among the han nationality in xinjiang. Methods: 156 coal worker's pneumoconiosis patients and 96 mine workers were randomly selected from the han coal worker's pneumoconiosis patients and attend the health check retirement mine workers from March to December, 2014 in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of Occupational Disease Hospital. Using TaqMan genotyping methods to detect HSP70 genotype distribution in the two groups. Results: The HSP70-1+190 loci GC genotype occurrence frequencies of coal worker's pneumoconiosis was significantly higher than the control group (χ2=6.75, P<0.05) , the risk of coal worker's pneumoconiosis armed with HSP70-1+190 GC genotype individual was 2.21 times of CC genotype individual (95%CI: 1.03~4.75) , and HSP70-2+1267 and HSP70-hom+2437 loci polymorphism were no significant difference between the two groups (HSP70-2+1267: χ2=3.30, P=0.19; HSP70-hom+2437: χ2=0.12, P=0.94) . Conclusion: HSP70-1+190 GC genotypes may be a susceptible genotype, the genotype individual may be more likely to suffer from coal worker's pneumoconiosis.
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- Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment Institute, Urumqi 830091, China
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Tang MY, Chen TW, Huang XH, Li XH, Wang SY, Liu N, Zhang XM. Acute pancreatitis with gradient echo T2*-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. Quant Imaging Med Surg 2016; 6:157-67. [PMID: 27190768 DOI: 10.21037/qims.2016.04.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND To study gradient recalled echo (GRE) T2*-weighted imaging (T2*WI) for normal pancreas and acute pancreatitis (AP). METHODS Fifty-one patients without any pancreatic disorders (control group) and 117 patients with AP were recruited. T2* values derived from T2*WI of the pancreas were measured for the two groups. The severity of AP was graded by the magnetic resonance severity index (MRSI) and the Acute Physiology and Chronic Healthy Evaluation II (APACHE II) scoring system. Logistic regression was used to analyze the relationship between the T2* values and AP severity. The usefulness of the T2* value for diagnosing AP and the relationship between the T2* values and the severity of AP were analyzed. RESULTS On GRE-T2*WI, the normal pancreas showed a well-marinated and consistently homogeneous isointensity. Edematous AP, as well as the non-necrotic area in necrotizing AP, showed ill-defined but homogeneous signal intensity. AP with pancreatic hemorrhage showed a decreased T2* value and a signal loss on the signal decay curve. The T2* value of pancreas in the AP group was higher than that of the control group (t=-8.20, P<0.05). The T2* value tended to increase along with the increase in MRSI scores but not with the APACHE II scores (P>0.05). AP was associated with a one standard deviation increment in the T2* value (OR =1.37; 95% CI: 1.216-1.532). CONCLUSIONS T2*WI demonstrates a few characteristics of the normal pancreas and AP, which could potentially be helpful for detecting hemorrhage, and contributes to diagnosing AP and its severity.
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- Meng Yue Tang
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Wenhua Road 63, Nanchong 637000, China
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Zhou TJ, Huang XH, Gong L, Xiang L. Vasculogenic mimicry and hypoxia-inducible factor-1α expression in cervical squamous cell carcinoma. Genet Mol Res 2016; 15:15017396. [PMID: 26985936 DOI: 10.4238/gmr.15017396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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In this study, the existence of vasculogenic mimicry (VM) in cervical squamous cell carcinoma was investigated. To this end, the relationship between hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) and the development, infiltration, and metastasis of cervical squamous cell carcinoma was studied. Between January 2010 and December 2010, 67 human cervical squamous carcinoma tissue samples were collected and stained by CD34/periodic acid-Schiff double staining to detect the existence of VM. HIF-1α expression was analyzed by immunohistochemistry. The relationship between VM and HIF-1α was also analyzed. Normal cervical tissues (20 cases) from patients who had uterine surgeries in the same period were collected as controls. In the cervical squamous carcinoma tissues, positive rates of VM and HIF-1α were 38.81% (26/67) and 64.18% (43/67), respectively. This was significantly higher than those in the normal cervical tissues [0 (0/20); P < 0.05]. VM rates in cervical squamous carcinoma tissues from patients with different pathological grades, Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stages, and lymph node metastasis states were also significantly different (P < 0.05). In addition, significant differences in HIF-1α positivity rates were observed among patients with varying tumor sizes and lymph node metastasis states (P < 0.05). Positive correlation was found between VM and HIF-1α (r = 0.339, P < 0.05). To summarize, we found VM in cervical squamous carcinoma; high expression of HIF-1α may promote VM formation, as well as cervical squamous cell infiltration and metastasis.
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- Department of Pathology, the Affiliated Hospital of Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, the Affiliated Hospital of Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, the Affiliated Hospital of Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology, Sichuan Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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Zhou XH, Luo JM, Bin Q, Huang XH. [Expression of porforin and granzyme B in familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis]. Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 2016; 37:227-32. [PMID: 27033761 PMCID: PMC7342954 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2016.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the correlation between genetic variants of PRF1 and expression level of perforin and granzyme B protein, and further determine the relationship between PRF1 gene variants and cytotoxic T lymphocyte/natural killer (CTL/NK) cell function in famililal hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (FHL2). METHODS Eight children of FHL2 (P1-P8) after treatment, as well as parents and siblings of P1-P5 were included, and thirty healthy children came for physical examination were designated as controls. PRF1, Unc13D, STX11, STXBP2, RAB27A, LYST, SH2D1A, BIRC4 exons were amplified by PCR and followed by direct sequencing. Bioinformatics analysis of mutant PRF1 was performed by ExPASy online system. Perforin and granzyme B expression on cytotoxic lymphocyte was detected by flow cytometry. RESULTS ① Three of eight FHL2 children harbored heterozygous missense of PRF1 exons: P1 had compound heterozygous missense mutations (R4C and R33H) and P2 had heterozygous mutations (V50L), P3 had heterozygous mutations (R489W), which confirmed the diagnosis of FHL2. The father (F1) and younger brother (B1) of P1 also had compound heterozygous missense mutation (R4C/R33H), the mother (M2) and younger brother (B2) of P2 had V50L mutation, the father (F3) of P3 had no R489W mutation and the mother of P3 did not participate in this research, so mutation of R4C/R33H of P1 inherited from paternal line, and V50L mutation of P2 came from maternal line, R489W mutation of P3 came from maternal line. ② Comparing to control group, perforin expression of CD8(+) T cells and natural killer (NK) cells of P1, F1, B1, P2, M2 and B2 decreased significantly, but there was no significant difference between two groups in terms of granzyme B expression. CONCLUSIONS R4C/R33H compound heterozygous mutation and V50L heterozygous mutation all cause lower expression of perforin on CTL/NK cells, and may be causative mutations for familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Guangxi Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Nanning 530021, China
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Guo CY, Huang YH, Wei SN, Ouyang ZL, Yan Y, Huang XH, Qin QW. Establishment of a new cell line from the heart of giant grouper, Epinephelus lanceolatus (Bloch), and its application in toxicology and virus susceptibility. J Fish Dis 2015; 38:175-186. [PMID: 24372271 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.12221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2013] [Revised: 11/20/2013] [Accepted: 11/21/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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A new marine fish cell line, derived from the heart of giant grouper, Epinephelus lanceolatus (Bloch), was established and characterized. The cell line was designated as ELGH and subcultured with more than 60 passages. The ELGH cells were mainly composed of fibroblast-like cells and multiplied well in Leibovitz's L-15 medium supplemented with 10% foetal bovine serum (FBS) at 28 °C. Chromosome analysis indicated that the modal chromosome number was 48. The fluorescent signals were detected in ELGH when transfected with green fluorescent protein reporter plasmids. The 50% cytotoxic concentration (CC50 ) of the extracellular products (ECPs) from Streptococcus iniae and Vibrio alginolyticus E333 on ELGH cells was 60.02 and 12.49 μg mL(-1), respectively. Moreover, the ELGH cells showed susceptibility to Singapore grouper iridovirus (SGIV), but not to soft-shelled turtle iridovirus (STIV), red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV) and spring viremia of carp virus (SVCV), which was demonstrated by the presence of a severe cytopathic effect (CPE) and increased viral titres. In addition, electron microscopy observation showed that abundant virus particles were present in the infected cells. Taken together, our data above provided the potential utility of ELGH cells for transgenic and genetic manipulation, as well as cytotoxicity testing and virus pathogenesis.
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Fu CQ, Shi FX, Zhang ZH, Li JR, Huang XH, Wang ZC. Changes in cyclic GMP level and phosphodiesterase activity during follicular development in the rat ovary. Genet Mol Res 2014; 13:5919-28. [PMID: 25117350 DOI: 10.4238/2014.august.7.7] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Guanosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cGMP), as a second messenger, plays potential roles in ovarian functions. To elucidate the role of phosphodiesterase (PDE) in cGMP signaling during ovarian follicular development, the present study was conducted to investigate ovarian cGMP level and cGMP-PDE activity by radioimmunoassay (RIA) in postnatal rats, immature rats during gonadotropin-primed follicular development, ovulation and luteinization, adult rats during normal estrous cycle, and aged rats that spontaneously developed persistent estrus (PE). All four rat models were confirmed by histological examination of one ovary, and the other ovary was used for RIA. In postnatal rats, cGMP level was high at birth and decreased dramatically by Day 5, and then, it increased maximally at Day 10 and declined at Day 21. However, cGMP-PDE activity did not significantly change during Days 1 to 10, but increased significantly on Day 21. In immature female rats, cGMP level markedly decreased upon treatment with equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG), while cGMP-PDE activity did not show any significant changes; however, ovarian cGMP level and cGMP-PDE activity increased after injection of an ovulatory dose of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) for induction of ovulation and luteinization. In adult rats during normal estrous cycle, cGMP level was high on proestrus and metestrus days, while cGMP-PDE activity was high on estrus day. In PE rats, ovarian cGMP level was similar to that in adult rats on estrus and diestrus days but lower than that on proestrus and metestrus days; ovarian cGMP-PDE activity was lower than that on estrus days but similar as the other estrous cycle days. In addition, there was a significant negative correlation between ovarian cGMP level and cGMP-PDE activity during normal estrous cycles in the adult rat (r = -0.7715, N = 16, P < 0.05), but not in the postnatal rat (r = -0.1055, N = 20, P > 0.05). Together, the results of our present study indicated that ovarian cGMP levels were not dependent on cGMP-PDE activity during early postnatal development, but highly dependent on cGMP-PDE activity in the adult rat. This implies that mechanisms of cGMP signaling involved in ovarian functions are stage-specific in the rat.
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- Jinhua Polytechnic College, Jinhua, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory for Developmental Biology and Neurosciences, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Jinhua Polytechnic College, Jinhua, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory for Developmental Biology and Neurosciences, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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Chi XX, Zhang XM, Chen TW, Huang XH, Yang L, Tang W, Xiao B. The normal transverse mesocolon and involvement of the mesocolon in acute pancreatitis: an MRI study. PLoS One 2014; 9:e93687. [PMID: 24705446 PMCID: PMC3976311 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0093687] [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] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2013] [Accepted: 03/09/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objective To study the MRI findings of the normal transverse mesocolon and the involvement of the mesocolon in acute pancreatitis (AP) as well as the relationship between the involvement of the mesocolon and the severity of AP. Materials and Methods Forty patients without pancreatic disorders were retrospectively analyzed to observe the normal transverse mesocolon using MRI; 210 patients with AP confirmed by clinical and laboratory tests were retrospectively analyzed using MRI to observe transverse-mesocolon involvement (TMI). The severity of TMI was recorded as zero points (no abnormalities and transverse-mesocolon vessel involvement), one point (linear and patchy signal in the transverse mesocolon) or two points (transverse-mesocolon effusion). The AP severity was graded by the MRI severity index (MRSI) and the Acute Physiology And Chronic Healthy Evaluation II (APACHE II) scoring system. The correlations of TMI with MRSI and APACHE-II were analyzed. Results In a normal transverse mesocolon, the display rates of the middle colic artery, the middle colic vein and the gastrocolic trunk on MRI were 95.0%, 82.5% and 100.0%, respectively. Of the 210 patients with AP, 130 patients (61.9%) had TMI. According to the TMI grading, 40%, 39% and 20% of the patients were graded at zero, one and two points, respectively. TMI was strongly correlated with the MRSI score (r = 0.759, P = 0.000) and the APACHE-II score (r = 0.384, P = 0.000). Conclusion MRI could be used to visualize transverse-mesocolon involvement. The severity of TMI could reflect that of AP in the clinical setting and imaging. TMI might be a supplementary indicator of the severity of AP.
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- Xiao Xiao Chi
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, PR China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, PR China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, PR China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, PR China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, PR China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, PR China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, PR China
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Sun H, Wang LH, Zhou Q, Huang XH. Effects of bisphenol A on ammonium assimilation in soybean roots. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2013; 20:8484-90. [PMID: 23649602 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-013-1771-1] [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: 02/07/2013] [Accepted: 04/24/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA), which is ubiquitous in the environment, is an example of an endocrine-disrupting compound (EDC). Ammonium assimilation has an important function in plant growth and development. However, insufficient information on the potential effect of BPA on ammonium assimilation in plants is available. In this study, the effects of BPA on ammonium assimilation in roots of soybean seedlings were investigated. During the stress period, 1.5 mg L(-1) of BPA improved glutamine synthetase (GS)/glutamate synthase (GOGAT) cycle and glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) pathway in ammonium assimilation. The amino acid and the soluble protein contents increased in the soybeans. At 17.2 and 50.0 mg L(-1) of BPA, the GS/GOGAT cycle was inhibited and the GDH pathway was promoted. The amino acid content increased and the soluble protein content decreased. During the recovery period, the GS/GOGAT cycle and the GDH pathway recovered at 1.5 and 17.2 mg L(-1) of BPA but not at 50.0 mg L(-1) of BPA. The amino acid content continuously increased and the soluble protein content decreased compared with those in the control treatment. In summary, BPA treatment could affect the contents of soluble protein and amino acid in the soybean roots by regulating ammonium assimilation.
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- Hai Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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Li XH, Zhu J, Zhang XM, Ji YF, Chen TW, Huang XH, Yang L, Zeng NL. Abdominal MRI at 3.0 T: LAVA-flex compared with conventional fat suppression T1-weighted images. J Magn Reson Imaging 2013; 40:58-66. [PMID: 24222639 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.24329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2013] [Accepted: 07/10/2013] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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- Xing Hui Li
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging; Department of Radiology; Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College; Nanchong China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging; Department of Radiology; Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College; Nanchong China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging; Department of Radiology; Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College; Nanchong China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging; Department of Radiology; Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College; Nanchong China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging; Department of Radiology; Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College; Nanchong China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging; Department of Radiology; Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College; Nanchong China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging; Department of Radiology; Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College; Nanchong China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging; Department of Radiology; Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College; Nanchong China
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Objectives To study the MRI findings of the pancreatic duct in patients with acute pancreatitis. Materials and Methods A total of 239 patients with acute pancreatitis and 125 controls were analyzed in this study. The severity of acute pancreatitis was graded using the MR severity index (MRSI) and the Acute Physiology And Chronic Healthy Evaluation II(APACHE II) scoring systems. The number of main pancreatic duct (MPD) segments visualized, and both MPD diameter and pancreatic duct disruption were noted and compared with the severity of acute pancreatitis. Results The frequency of MPD segment visualization in the control group was higher than that in the acute pancreatitis group (p<0.05). The number of MPD segments visualized was negatively correlated with the MRSI score (p<0.05) and the APACHE II score (p<0.05). There was no difference in the MPD diameter between the acute pancreatitis and control groups or among the patients with different severities of acute pancreatitis (p>0.05). The prevalence of pancreatic duct disruption was 7.9% in the acute pancreatitis group. The prevalences of pancreatic duct disruption were 4.8% and 15.3% in the mild and severe acute pancreatitis groups based on the APACHE II score, respectively, and were 0%, 5.7% and 43.5% in the mild, moderate and severe acute pancreatitis groups according the MRSI score, respectively. The prevalence of pancreatic duct disruption was correlated with the severity of acute pancreatitis based on the APACHE II score (p<0.05) and MRSI score (p<0.05). Conclusion The pancreatic duct in acute pancreatitis patients was of normal diameter. The number of MPD segments visualized and visible pancreatic duct disruption on MRI may be supplementary indicators for determining the severity of acute pancreatitis.
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- Rong Peng
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, the People’s Republic of China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, the People’s Republic of China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, the People’s Republic of China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, the People’s Republic of China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, the People’s Republic of China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, the People’s Republic of China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, the People’s Republic of China
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Yang F, Huang XH, Li GH, Ni HJ, Zhao YD, Ding HZ, Zeng ZL. Estimating tulathromycin withdrawal time in pigs using a physiologically based pharmacokinetics model. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2013; 30:1255-63. [PMID: 23767965 DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2013.797113] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A physiologically based pharmacokinetics model was developed to predict tulathromycin concentrations in edible swine tissues. Physiological parameters included volumes of and plasma flows through different tissues which were obtained from the literatures. The tissue/plasma partition coefficient was calculated according to the area method, and the model was validated through a comparison of predicted and observed concentrations. Withdrawal times in different tissues were predicted. The physiologically based pharmacokinetics model presented here provided accurate predictions of the observed concentrations in all tissues. The results showed that the injection site had the longest withdrawal time (21 days), followed by skin together with fat (19 days) and then kidney (10 days), lung (6 days), liver (4 days) and muscle (1 day). A withdrawal time of 21 days was finally predicted for tulathromycin in swine after a single intramuscular injection at 2.5 mg/kg body weight.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, PR China
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Xu F, Huang XH, Li LL, Deng G, Cheng H, Rong XF, Li JB, Cheng SY. Molecular cloning and characterization of GbDXS and GbGGPPS gene promoters from Ginkgo biloba. Genet Mol Res 2013; 12:293-301. [PMID: 23408416 DOI: 10.4238/2013.february.4.3] [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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Ginkgolides are key pharmaceutical components in Ginkgo biloba leaves. 1-Deoxy-D-xylulose-5-phosphate synthase (GbDXS) and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GbGGPPS) genes are critical genes involved in ginkgolide biosynthesis. In this study, the promoters of GbDXS and GGPPS, with 676 and 570 bp in length, respectively, were cloned by chromosome walking. The cis-elements of GbDXS and GbGGPPS promoters were predicted and analyzed by the plant cis-acting regulatory element (CARE) database. We found some major cis-elements in the sequence of GbDXS and GbGGPPS promoters. The GbDXS promoter has 3 TATA boxes, 10 CAAT boxes, 6 GATA boxes, and 1 I box. The GbGGPPS promoter has 1 TATA box, 6 CAAT boxes, 6 GATA boxes, and 4 I boxes. Furthermore, some stress-related cis-elements in the promoters of GbDXS and GbGGPPS were found to be light-regulated elements, including sequences over-represented in light-induced promoters (SORLIP1- AT), GATA box, and I box, a gibberellin-responsive element (WRKY), salicylic acid-induced (GT-1), cold- and dehydration-responsive (MYC-Core), and copper-inducible (CURE-Core). Further analyses of these cis-elements will aid in elucidating the molecular mechanisms regulating the expression of the GbDXS and GbGGPPS genes during ginkgolide accumulation in G. biloba.
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- College of Horticulture and Gardening, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China
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Li XH, Zhang XM, Ji YF, Jing ZL, Huang XH, Yang L, Zhai ZH. Renal and perirenal space involvement in acute pancreatitis: An MRI study. Eur J Radiol 2012; 81:e880-7. [PMID: 22613509 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2012.04.032] [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] [Received: 01/13/2012] [Revised: 04/21/2012] [Accepted: 04/23/2012] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To study the prevalence and characteristics of renal and perirenal space involvement and its relation to the severity of acute pancreatitis (AP) using MRI. METHODS 115 patients with AP who underwent MRI with the clinical kidney function test were retrospectively analyzed in this study. MRI sequences included conventional and diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) sequences. The renal and perirenal space involvement in AP was noted on MRI. The renal apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) on DWI was measured for each kidney. The severity of AP on MRI was graded using MR severity index (MRSI). The relationships among the renal and perirenal space involvement on MRI, the renal ADC, MRSI and the results of the kidney function test were analyzed. RESULTS In the 115 patients with AP, the renal and perirenal space abnormalities detected included renal parenchymal abnormalities (0.8%), abnormalities of the renal collecting system (2.6%), renal vascular abnormalities (1.7%), thickened renal fascia (99%), perirenal stranding (62%) and perirenal fluid collection (40%). The prevalence of perirenal space abnormalities was correlated with the severity of AP based on MRSI (P<0.05). The renal ADC values were lower in patients with abnormal kidney function than in those without kidney injury (P<0.05). The prevalence of kidney function abnormalities was 9.4%, 32% and 100% in mild, moderate, and severe AP cases, respectively (P=0.00). CONCLUSION Perirenal space involvement is much more than renal parenchymal involvement in AP. The prevalence of perirenal space involvement in AP on MRI has a positive correlation with the severity of AP according to MRSI.
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- Xing Hui Li
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, China.
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Yang R, Jing ZL, Zhang XM, Tang W, Xiao B, Huang XH, Yang L, Feng ZS. MR imaging of acute pancreatitis: correlation of abdominal wall edema with severity scores. Eur J Radiol 2012; 81:3041-7. [PMID: 22571930 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2012.04.005] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2011] [Revised: 02/29/2012] [Accepted: 04/04/2012] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study MRI findings of abdominal wall edema (AWE) in acute pancreatitis as well as correlations between AWE and the severity of acute pancreatitis according to the MR severity index (MRSI) and the Acute Physiology And Chronic Healthy Evaluation III (APACHE III) scoring system. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 160 patients with AP admitted to our institution between December 2009 and March 2011 were included in this study. MRI was performed within 48 h after admission. MRI findings of acute pancreatitis were noted, including AWE on the MRI. The abdominal wall area was divided into quarters, and each area involved was recorded as 1 point to score the severity of AWE. The severity of acute pancreatitis was studied using both the MRSI and the APACHE III scoring system. Spearman correlation of AWE with the MRSI and the APACHE III scoring system was analyzed. RESULTS In 160 patients with acute pancreatitis, 53.8% had AWE on MRI. The average AWE score was 1.2±1.4 points. The prevalence of AWE was 30.5%, 64.5% and 100% in mild, moderate and severe AP, respectively, according to MRSI. AWE on MRI was correlated with MRSI scores (r=0.441, p=0.000). According to APACHE III scores, the averages were 2.0±1.1 and 2.6±1.1 points in mild AP and severe AP, respectively (P=0.016). AWE was slightly correlated with the APACHE III scores (r=0.222, p=0.005). CONCLUSION AWE on MRI in acute pancreatitis is common, which may be a supplementary indicator in determining the severity of AP.
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- Sichuan Key laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, China.
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Ji YF, Zhang XM, Li XH, Jing ZL, Huang XH, Yang L, Zhai ZH. Gallbladder patterns in acute pancreatitis: an MRI study. Acad Radiol 2012; 19:571-8. [PMID: 22366559 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2012.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2011] [Revised: 12/16/2011] [Accepted: 01/03/2012] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to assess the gallbladder patterns on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) associated with acute pancreatitis (AP). MATERIALS AND METHODS There were 197 patients with AP, all of whom had undergone abdominal MRI. AP was categorized as either edematous or necrotizing according to its findings on MRI and graded as mild (0-3 points), moderate (4-6 points), or severe (7-10 points) according to the magnetic resonance severity index. The changes to the walls and dimensions of the gallbladder and common bile duct, in addition to the presence of biliary stones and pericholecystic fluid, were noted and compared with the severity of AP on the basis of the magnetic resonance severity index. RESULTS Of the 197 patients with AP, 81% were classified as edematous and 19% as necrotizing on MRI. There were 35%, 59%, and 6% of patients with mild, moderate, and severe AP according to the magnetic resonance severity index, respectively. Seventy-six percent of patients had at least one gallbladder abnormality on MRI, including a thickened gallbladder wall (42%), pericholecystic fluid (38%), gallbladder stones (35%), an enlarged gallbladder (24%), dilatation of the common bile duct (16%), and subserosal edema (15%). Eighty-nine percent of patients (34 of 38) with necrotizing AP had gallbladder abnormalities, which was significantly higher than the 72% of patients (115 of 159) with edematous AP (P < .05). The prevalence of gallbladder abnormalities was 64% in patients with mild AP, 81% in those with moderate AP, and 91% in those with severe AP (P < .05 among the three groups). CONCLUSIONS Most patients with AP have gallbladder abnormalities on MRI, including a thickened gallbladder wall and pericholecystic fluid. The prevalence of gallbladder abnormalities has a positive correlation with the severity of AP on MRI.
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Yang F, Liu HW, Li M, Ding HZ, Huang XH, Zeng ZL. Use of a Monte Carlo analysis within a physiologically based pharmacokinetic model to predict doxycycline residue withdrawal time in edible tissues in swine. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2011; 29:73-84. [PMID: 22059524 DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2011.624126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The pharmacokinetics of doxycycline were studied following a single intravenous (I.V.) and intramuscular (I.M.) injection of 10 mg/kg into eight healthy pigs. The steady-state tissue/plasma partition coefficients were obtained via a 3-h constant rate infusion (CRI) in four pigs. Based on the results of in vivo studies and the parameters derived from published work, a physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model was developed to predict the drug concentration in edible tissues. The predicted values were then compared with those derived from a previous study. To account for individual differences in the processes of drug metabolism and/or diffusion, a Monte Carlo (MC) run of 1000 simulations was incorporated into the PBPK model to predict the doxycycline residue withdrawal times in edible tissues in swine. The withdrawal periods were compared with those derived from linear regression analysis. The PBPK model presented here provided accurate predictions of the observed concentrations in all tissues except for the injection site. The withdrawal times in all edible tissues derived from the MC analysis were longer than those from linear regression analysis. Based on the residues in the injection site and muscle tissue, the MC analysis predicted a withdrawal time of 33 days. Here, we illustrate that MC analysis can be incorporated into the PBPK model to accurately predict doxycycline residue withdrawal time in edible tissues in swine.
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Liu ZQ, Leusink DP, Wang X, Lü WM, Gopinadhan K, Annadi A, Zhao YL, Huang XH, Zeng SW, Huang Z, Srivastava A, Dhar S, Venkatesan T. Metal-insulator transition in SrTiO(3-x) thin films induced by frozen-out carriers. Phys Rev Lett 2011; 107:146802. [PMID: 22112172 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.107.146802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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We report optical, electrical and magnetotransport properties of oxygen deficient SrTiO(3) (SrTiO(3-x)) thin films fabricated by pulsed laser deposition technique. The oxygen vacancies (O(vac)) in the thin film are expected to be uniform. By comparing its electrical properties to those of bulk SrTiO(3-x), it was found that O(vac) in bulk SrTiO(3-x) is far from uniform over the whole material. The metal-insulator transition (MIT) observed in the SrTiO(3-x) film was found to be induced by the carrier freeze-out effect. The low temperature frozen state can be reexcited by Joule heating, electric and intriguingly magnetic field.
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- Z Q Liu
- NUSNNI-Nanocore, National University of Singapore, 117542 Singapore
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Huang XH, Xiong PC, Xiong CM, Cai YL, Wei AH, Wang JP, Liang XF, Ruan JL. In vitro and in vivo antitumor activity of Macrothelypteris torresiana and its acute/subacute oral toxicity. Phytomedicine 2010; 17:930-934. [PMID: 20381325 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2010.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2009] [Revised: 02/01/2010] [Accepted: 03/04/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the antitumor potential of Macrothelypteris torresiana by studying in vitro antitumor activity of the protoapigenone, as well as in vivo antitumor activity and acute/subacute oral toxicity of the total flavonoid fraction from the roots of M. torresiana. Considering that the protoapigenone is a main constituent of the total flavonoid fraction and it might play a key role in the antitumor activity of M. torresiana, the MTT assay was used to investigate the in vitro antitumor activity of the protoapigenone. Our study revealed that the protoapigenone of M. torresiana showed significant antitumor activity towards Hep G2, Tca-8113, MCF-7, M5 and K562 with IC(50) values of 2.3, 0.6, 0.8, 0.3 and 0.9 μg/ml, respectively. The antitumor potential of the total flavonoid fraction was evaluated using preparations 1, 2 and 3, which were prepared by total flavonoid fraction directly diluted with sterile saline, dissolved using sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-Na) and included by hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin, respectively. These were investigated in vivo using mouse sarcoma S-180 in BALB/c mice after completing tumor inoculation for 24h. Pronounced antitumor activity was observed in the treated groups for preparations 2 and 3, and the high and medium doses in particular showed very high inhibition ratio of tumor growth (>50%). No significant difference was observed when compared to the positive control group (5-fluorouracil). The acute/subacute oral toxicity test was performed, and the results of acute oral toxicity showed that the LD(50) values of preparations 2 and 3 were 2.76 and 0.87 g/kg body wt., respectively. According to the results of the subacute oral toxicity study, the total flavonoid fraction had low toxicity. The overall results of this study suggest that the total flavonoid fraction from the roots of M. torresiana shows significant antitumor activity and represents a potential source of medicine for the treatment of cancer.
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resources Evaluation of Hubei Province, College of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong, University of Science and Technology, 13# Hangkong Road, Wuhan 430030, PR China
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Ou-Yang ZL, Huang XH, Huang EY, Huang YH, Gong J, Sun JJ, Qin QW. Establishment and characterization of a new marine fish cell line derived from red-spotted grouper Epinephelus akaara. J Fish Biol 2010; 77:1083-1095. [PMID: 21039492 DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02749.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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A new marine fish cell line, EAGL, derived from the liver of red-spotted grouper Epinephelus akaara was established and characterized. The cells multiplied well in minimum essential medium (MEM) supplemented with 10% foetal bovine serum (FBS) at temperatures between 25 and 30° C. The growth rate of this cell line increased as the proportion of FBS increased from 5 to 20% at 25° C, with maximum growth at the concentration of 15 or 20% FBS. Morphologically, the cells were epithelial-like and the presence of pancytokeratin confirmed their epithelial origin. Chromosome analysis revealed that the modal chromosome number was 48. The susceptibility of the cell line to four fish viruses was tested. Significant cytopathic effect (CPE) was only observed in Singapore grouper iridovirus (SGIV)-infected cells, and the virus replication was further confirmed by immunofluorescence, electron microscopy and real-time reverse-transcription (RT)-PCR assay. When the cells were transfected with pEGFP-N3 plasmid, bright fluorescent signals were observed, suggesting that this cell line can be used for transgenic and genetic manipulation studies.
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- State Key Laboratory for Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, 135 West Xingang Road, Guangzhou 510275, PR China
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Wang LH, Jiang N, Zhao B, Li XD, Lu TH, Ding XL, Huang XH. Structural basis for the decrease in the outward potassium channel current induced by lanthanum. J Biol Inorg Chem 2010; 15:989-93. [DOI: 10.1007/s00775-010-0688-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2010] [Accepted: 07/09/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Bi J, Guo AL, Lai YR, Li B, Zhong JM, Wu HQ, Xie Z, He YL, Lv ZL, Lau SH, Wang Q, Huang XH, Zhang LJ, Wen JM, Guan XY. Overexpression of clusterin correlates with tumor progression, metastasis in gastric cancer: a study on tissue microarrays. Neoplasma 2010; 57:191-7. [PMID: 20353268 DOI: 10.4149/neo_2010_03_191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Clusterin (CLU) is expressed in a wide variety of human tissues and fluids. Overexpression of cytoplasmic clusterin (sCLU) has been implicated in cancer development and progression. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the association of sCLU overexpression with clinicopathological features of human gastric carcinomas (GC).We constructed a gastric cancer tissue microarray containing 173 primary gastric carcinomas and 70 paired non-neoplastic mucosa specimens. The expression of sCLU was studied by immunohistochemistry. The correlations between sCLU expression and clinicopathological features, p53 abnormality, as well as Ki67 activation were analyzed. Overexpressions of sCLU was detected in 28.5% (n=165) of primary GCs by immunohistochemical staining, but not in non-neoplastic mucosa. Clinical association study found that overexpression of sCLU was significantly correlated with lymph-node metastasis (p < 0.001), tumor invasion (p < 0.001) and TNM stage (p < 0.001). In Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, overexpression of sCLU was significantly correlated with unfavorable survival in advanced GCs (p < 0.03). Furthermore, the association of sCLU with abnormal expression of p53 was ascertained. These results suggested that overexpression of sCLU was involved in the progression of GC and it's oncogenic function might be associated with p53 abnormality. Overexpression of sCLU seems to be related with patient's shorter survival in late stage GC.
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- J Bi
- Laboratory of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Dou XC, Li GH, Huang XH, Li L. Thermal Contraction of Electrodeposited Bi/BiSb Superlattice Nanowires. Nanoscale Res Lett 2010; 5:1118-1123. [PMID: 20596460 PMCID: PMC2893938 DOI: 10.1007/s11671-010-9611-4] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2010] [Accepted: 04/12/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The lattice parameter of Bi/BiSb superlattice nanowire (SLNW) has been measured using in situ high-temperature X-ray diffraction method. The single crystalline Bi/BiSb SLNW arrays with different bilayer thicknesses have been fabricated within the porous anodic alumina membranes (AAMs) by a charge-controlled pulse electrodeposition. Different temperature dependences of the lattice parameter and thermal expansion coefficient were found for the SLNWs. It was found that the thermal expansion coefficient of the SLNWs with a large bilayer thickness has weak temperature dependence, and the interface stress and defect are the main factors responsible for the thermal contraction of the SLNWs.
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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Quinto-Su PA, Huang XH, Gonzalez-Avila SR, Wu T, Ohl CD. Manipulation and microrheology of carbon nanotubes with laser-induced cavitation bubbles. Phys Rev Lett 2010; 104:014501. [PMID: 20366365 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.104.014501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [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] [Received: 07/21/2009] [Revised: 11/10/2009] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) are exposed to a transient and strong liquid jet flow created by a pair of differently sized laser-induced cavitation bubbles. The position and size of the bubbles are controlled with a spatial light modulator within a 15 microm thick liquid gap. Depending on the tube's position with respect to this jet flow, rotation, translation, and a bending deformation is observed with a high-speed camera recording at up to 300,000 frames per second. By measuring the decay time of the respective bending modes we determine the flexural rigidity of MWCNTs to be on the range of 0.45-4.06x10(-19) N m2. The average diameter of the MWCNTs is 117.8+/-6.7 nm with a thickness of 4.6+/-0.75 nm, yielding a Young's modulus between 0.033-0.292 TPa.
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- P A Quinto-Su
- Division of Physics and Applied Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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Huang XH, Huang YH, Yuan XP, Zhang QY. Electron microscopic examination of the viromatrix of Rana grylio virus in a fish cell line. J Virol Methods 2005; 133:117-23. [PMID: 16310866 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2005.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2005] [Revised: 10/25/2005] [Accepted: 10/27/2005] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Rana grylio virus (RGV), a Ranavirus belonging to the family Iridoviridae, assembles in the viromatrix which is a factory for viral genome replication and particle assembly. Ultrastructural studies of the viromatrix will clarify the pathway of assembly. The viromatrix and quantitative changes in RGV infected epithelipma papulosum cyprini (EPC) cells, one of fish cell lines, were studied by electron microscopy. It was shown that viromatrices were adjacent to the nucleus, and the electron density was lower than that of the surrounding cytoplasm. The viromatrix contained virus particles with different forms, electron-dense materials and amorphous structures which included tubules and membranous materials. Tubules were often observed in direct continuity with empty capsids. Several bundles of intermediate filaments were seen alongside the viromatrix and crystalline aggregates. Large clusters of mitochondria occurred in proximity to viromatrix. A total of 990 cells profiles were examined. The results showed that 394 cells contained viromatrix: 89.3% contained one, and 10.7% contained two to four viromatrices. The number of viromatrices increased gradually and reached a peak at 16 h p.i. The viromatrix area at 24 h p.i. increased up to 7.4 +/- 0.69 microm(2) which was three-times lower than that at 6 h p.i. The number of empty capsids within viromatrix was generally more than that of "full" particles at different time points, and there was a strong positive correlation between them.
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- X H Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
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Yang FZ, Huang XH, Tu ZP, Zhang YZ. [Establishment of an animal model of Capillaria hepatica]. Zhongguo Ji Sheng Chong Xue Yu Ji Sheng Chong Bing Za Zhi 2003; 18:229-31. [PMID: 12567668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To establish an animal model of Capillaria hepatica. METHOD Sixteen rats and two cats were infected with the embryo eggs of Capillaria hepatica through mouth. RESULTS Of 16 infected rats, 2 were negative, 14 were positive with Capillaria hepatica. 2 cats were negative. CONCLUSION Rats could be used as an animal model of Capillaria hepatica.
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- F Z Yang
- Fujian Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Fuzhou 350001
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Chen YJ, Liu NG, Huang XH, Li L. [In vivo distribution and expression after skin injury of fibronectin splicing variants]. Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi 2001; 17:193-5. [PMID: 12533866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In order to develop new criteria and to select positive controls for forensic medicine, experiments on in vivo distribution and expression after skin wound of fibronectin splicing variants, EIIIA and EIIIB were studied. METHODS Rat tissues were homogenized to extract total RNA which was then amplified by RT-PCR technique. RESULTS (1) EIIIA+ and EIIIB+ of normal skin were not expressed, whereas EIIIA+ after 18 hours' injury was expressed abundantly. No obvious charge of EIIIB+ was detected. The differences between results of using two methods of injury were not significant. (2) The distribution of fibronectin variants in different adult organs were in the following order: brain > heart > liver. CONCLUSIONS EIIIA+ may be used as a sensitive criterion for research of skin injury.
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- Y J Chen
- Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai 200063.
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Qin ZQ, Gong YC, Huang XH. [Ultrastructure changes of electrical injury in rats]. Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi 2001; 17:142-4. [PMID: 12533894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe ultrastructure changes of electrical injury in rats. METHODS An experimental model of rats suffered from the low voltage were designed. Ultrastructure changes of electrical injured tissues were observed under transmission electron microscope. RESULTS (1) Plasma of epithelium was concreted in the affected areas and inner membrane system was broken. (2) Hypercontraction bands were observed in skeleton muscles. (3) There was dissolved necrosis and hypercontraction bands in the myocardium. (4) Vacuoles were found in plasma of endothelium of blood vessels on electrical current path, and myelin sheath of nerve fiber were loosed. CONCLUSION The above mentioned ultrastructure changes could be used as assistant diagnostic index of electrocution. The mechanism of the changes were discussed.
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- Z Q Qin
- Institute of Forensic Sciences, Ministry of Justice, P. R. China, Shanghai 200063
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