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Objective@#To investigate the impact of overweight and obesity on knee joint biomechanics during running in children and to provide theoretical support for scientific exercise prescription and reduced risk of exercise injury in overweight and obese children.@*Methods@#Fifteen children aged 7-11 years old with normal weight (healthy group) and overweight/obesity (overweight/obesity group) were selected from June to August 2020. Participants ran through the force measuring platform at a speed of [3.5×(1-5%)~3.5×(1+5%)]m/s. The kinematic and dynamic data of the knee joint were collected simultaneously by the Simi Motion motion capture system and the Kistler three dimensional force measuring platform, and the surface area and density of the tibial plateau were measured by peripheral quantitative computed tomography. The difference of knee joint angle, impact mechanics and knee joint torque based on tibial plateau dimension were compared between the two groups.@*Results@#The knee abduction peak angle of the overweight/obesity group[(6.14±4.16)°] was higher than that of the healthy group[(2.57±1.36)°] ( t=-3.16, P < 0.05 ). Based on the standardization of tibial plateau dimension, the impact mechanics (peak vertical ground reaction force, peak impact force, maximum load rate and average load rate) and knee joint torque (knee flexion, extension, adduction peak torque) in the overweight/ obesity group were higher than those in the healthy group ( t=-4.26, -4.52, -2.97, -2.74, -2.17, -4.27, -3.70, P <0.05).@*Conclusion@#Overweight/obese children show abnormal running mechanics and knee joint load. Higher joint load may indicate increased risk of anterior cruciate ligament injury among overweight/obese children.
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Virtual reality technology is a technology that creates a visual environment for people to experience through computer simulation, with features of immersion, interaction and imagination. This technology was used in engineering mechanics and urban planning in early times In medicine, diagnostics serves as a bridge for medical students to transit from basic medicine to clinical medicine. Using virtual reality technology to produce standardized patients (SPs) allows medical students to simulate the role of clinicians in the classroom, complete the diagnosis and treatment for virtual patients using various electronic media and the mastered theoretical knowledge of diagnostics, set up simulation training and online-and-offline teaching according to the diagnostic course standards which compensates the disadvantages in traditional medical teaching. Virtual reality technology has practical significances for cultivating medical students' clinical skills and thinking through procedural process evaluation, real-time feedback, etc.. This paper will discuss the prospect of virtual reality technology, its application as well as its advantages in diagnostic teaching.
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Objective:To explore the clinical effect of R-MAD (rituximab, methotrexate, cytarabine, dexamethasone) regimen in the treatment of primary ocular adnexal double-expression diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).Methods:The clinical data of an elderly patient with primary ocular adnexal double-expression DLBCL who was treated with R-MAD regimen in June 2019 in Fujian Medical University Union Hospital was retrospectively analyzed. The clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment, prognosis were also analyzed, and the related literature was reviewed.Results:The patients was a 71-year-old male. After initial treatment of R-CHOP chemotherapy, the patient's eye mass did not shrink, the swelling and pain became worse, the curative effect was not good, and the disease progression continued. After the patient was given R-MAD chemotherapy for 3 courses, the eye swelling subsided and pain symptoms were significantly improved, satisfactory results were obtained, and no obvious adverse reactions occurred.Conclusions:R-MAD regimen has an ideal effect on the patient with primary ocular adnexal double-expression DLBCL, which can significantly improve symptoms, delay disease progression, and improve the quality of life of patients, but the prognosis still needs to be followed up in the long-term.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the promoter methylation status of SFRP genes and the effect of 5- aza- 2'- deoxycytidine (5- Aza- CdR)induced apoptosis via Wnt/β- catenin pathway by demethylation in Jurkat cells.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Jurkat cells were treated with different concentrations of 5- Aza- CdR. The cell proliferation level of Jurkat cells was detected by MTT assay. Apoptosis was evaluated by flow cytometry. Methylation- spcific PCR (MSP) was used to determine the methylation status of SFRP genes. The expressions of SFRP genes were detected by real time fluorescence quantitative PCR. The mRNA expression levels of survivin, c- myc and cyclin- D1 were analyzed by RT- PCR. Western blot was used to detect the levels of β-catenin protein.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Compared with control group, the different concentrations of 5-Aza-CdR could significantly inhibit the proliferation of Jurkat cells in a time-dose dependent manner (P<0.05). After being treated by 5- Aza- CdR for 48 hours, the cell early apoptosis rate in experiment group was significantly higher than that in control group (P<0.05). The promoters of SFRP1, SFRP2, SFRP4, SFRP5 genes were hypermethylation state in the control group, after being treated by 5-Aza-CdR for 72 hours, the brightness of SFRP1, SFRP2, SFRP4, SFRP5 genes' methylation strips weakened in a dose- dependent manner. SFRP mRNA expression increased (P<0.05) when 5- Aza- CdR concentration increased, and the level of β- catenin protein was dampened in a dose- dependent manner (P<0.05). As compared to the control group, the mRNA expressions of associated apoptosis genes survivin, c-myc and cyclin- D1, respectively were obviously down- regulated in a dose- dependent manner (P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The effect of demethylation could up- regulate SFRP genes expressions by reversing its hypermethylation and induced apoptosis by down-regulation of β-catenin and associated apoptosis genes.</p>
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Humans , Apoptosis , Azacitidine , Pharmacology , Cell Proliferation , DNA Methylation , Down-Regulation , Gene Expression , Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins , Genetics , Jurkat Cells , Membrane Proteins , Genetics , Promoter Regions, Genetic , Wnt Signaling Pathway , beta Catenin , MetabolismABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the clinical features of patients with brucellosis in Fujian Province and to update the relevant physician's knowledge on brucellosis.Method Retrospective analysis of the epidemiological,clinical,laboratory,imaging,treatment and outcome data of 7 patients with brucellosis were carried out in Fujian Medical University Union Hospital between January 2011 and July 2015.Results Of the 7 patients with brucellosis,6 were males and 1 was female aged between 29 to 61 years old,and 6 cases had a history of contact with goat.The main clinical presentations were repeated limb pain in 6 cases,6 patients got fever,4 cases with hepatomegaly,6 cases splenomegaly,and 7 cases lung inflammation.Hematology examination results indicated that 4 cases were normal,1 case decreased and 2 cases increased in white blood cells.Six cases had a liver dysfunction and 4 cases with low albumin level.All patients were detected positive of Malta Brucella by blood culture or bone marrow culture.In 6 cases and 4 cases out of the 6 cases,splenomegaly and hepatomegaly were found through B ultrasonography,respectively.After treatment of the 7 cases by doxycycline combined with minocycline rifampicin,3 cases were recovered,2 cases were relapsed,and 2 cases were improved.Conclusions The clinical symptoms are typical in these brucellosis patients.What we need to do is focus on improving the clinical and related physician's awareness of brucellosis,collecting a comprehensive history,choosing suitable assistant examinations based on the conditions of patients,strengthening the contact between clinical departments and auxiliary departments,and timely diagnosis.
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Graphene/Room temperature ionic liquids ( GN/IL ) nanocomposite was prepared by grinding graphene and ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide ( BMIMPF6 ) which mixed together in appropriate proportion. Atomic force microscopy ( AFM ) was utilized to characterize the formation of the GN-ILs. Due to the synergistic effect between ionic liquids and graphene, the nanocomposite exhibited excellent performance toward H2 O2 reduction. A novel uric acid ( UA) electrochemical sensor was fabricated based on uricase-GN/IL modified glassy carbon electrode. The experimental results showed that the response displayed a good linear response toward UA in the concentration range from 0. 002-4. 5 mmol/L. The corre1ation coefficient was 0. 995 and the detection limit was 0. 85 μmol/L. The easily prepared electrochemical sensor had favorable stability and selectivity and could be applied to the quick determination of UA in human serum, thus providing a new UA detection method for clinical trial.
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Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment for primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the adrenal gland.Methods The clinical data of 2 patients with primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the adrenal gland were retrospectively analyzed.Literatures about diagnosis and treatment of primitive neuroectodermal tumor arising from the adrenal gland were also reviewed.Results B type ultrasonography and computer tomography scans showed a cystic and solid soft tissue masses about 3 cm (patient 1) and 15 cm (patient 2) in maximum diameter with rough border.Surgeries were performed successfully in 2 patients.The diagnosis of primitive neuroectodermal tumor arising from the adrenal gland was confirmed by histopathology and immunohistochemistry.During follow up,evidences of tumor recurrence were not found in the first patient.However,the second patient had diffuse retroperitoneal lymph node metastasis 3 months after surgery.Then,the patient died 6 months after surgery.Conclusion The primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the adrenal gland is extremely rare with highly malignant and poor prognosis.Its diagnosis is based on histopathology and immunohistochemistry.Multimodal therapeutic regimens including surgery,combination with chemotherapy and radiotherapy were recommended.
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Objective To explore the characteristics of hemi-nested methylation specific polymerase chain reaction (hn-MSP) and to find out the possible relationship between patterns of methylation or deletion and the developmet of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ALL).Methods hn-MSP and bisulfit-sequencing PCR (BSP) were designed and adopted to analyze p15 gene methylation or deletion patterns in 25 adult ALL patients,malignant hematopathy cell lines and normal lymphocytes. hn-MSP and BSP products were cloned and sequenced.The sensitivity and specificity of hn-MSP were also analized.Results The sequencing results of hn-MSP and BSP products were consistent, and the sensitivity of detection of p15 methylation was up to 1.0×10-5.17 adult ALL patients (68 ％) were p15 gene hypermethylation and 3 patients were with deletion of p15 gene exon 1.There were no hypermethylation or deletion in the 10 controls.Conclusions The detection rate of p15 methylation in many tumors,especially in adult ALL,is frequent high.hn-MSP is highly sensitive and specific in analyzing p15 methylation.
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Objective To investigate the relationship between promoter hypermethylation of secreted frizzled-related protein (SFRP) gene and acute leukemia (AL). Methods We examined the promoter methylation starus of SFRP1, 2, 4 and 5 in primary or relapsed AL patients, cell lines ( HL60,NB4, Molt-4 and Jurkat) and peripheral blood mononuclear cells from healthy people with methylationspecific PCR (MSP). Results None of the normal mononuclear cells showed methylation of any SFRP genes. The frequencies of aberrant methylation among the samples were 33.9% (20/59) for SFRP1,23.7%(14/59) for SFRP2, 6. 8% (4/59) for SFRP4 and 10. 2% (6/59) for SFRP5 in acute myelocytic leukemia (AML), and 39.3% (11/28) for SFRP1, 28.6% (8/28) for SFRP2, 25.0% (7/28) for SFRP4 and 32. 1% (9/28) for SFRP5 in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Hypermethylation of SFRP1, 2, 5genes were present in the 4 AL cell lines. SFRP4 was methylated in NB4, Molt-4 and Jurkat cell lines.However, methylation and unmethylation of SFRP4 were both detected in HL60. Conclusions Hypermethylation of SFRP genes is a common event in the evolution of AL. Methylation of SFRP genes might serve as potential independent biomarkers for early detection of AL.
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Objective:To explore the influence of tumor cells on CD4~+ CD25~+ Treg cells via TLRs.Methods:The numbers changes of CD4~+ CD25~+ Treg cells in the co-culture system of Lewis lung cancer cells and splenic lymphocytes were detected by flow cytometry;The expression of Foxp3 and TLR1-9 mRNA after co-culture were detected by RT-PCR;TLR9 expression on Lewis lung cancer cells was blocked by TLR9 receptor antagonist chloroquine.Results:Compared with control group,the number of CD4~+ CD25~+ Treg cells and Foxp3 mRNA expression were significantly increased in the co-culture group (P＜0.05).The expression of a variety of TLRs were affected by the co-culture of lymphocytes with Lewis lung cancer cells,and TLR9 mRNA expression was significantly increased compared with that of the control group (P＜0.05);Blocking TLR9 of Lewis lung cancer cells significantly reduce CD4~+ CD25~+ Treg cells and Foxp3 mRNA (P＜0.05).Conclusion:Lewis lung cancer cells could increase both number and function of CD4~+ CD25~+ Treg cells through inducing TLR9 expression in immunocells.This might be one of mechanisms of tumor-induced immune tolerance,and by which to contribute to the occurrence and progression of tumors.
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Objective To observe the effects of triptolide(TPL) on the anti-oncogene-APC gene of acute lymphoblastic leukemia cell line Jurkat in vitro. Methods The effects of TPL on proliferation Jurkat cells were assayed by using cell culture, MTT. The effects of TPL on APC gene of Jurkat cells were analyzed by nested methylation specific PCR and RT-PCR. The effects of TPL on the proteinum expression of APC gene were detected by Western blotting analysis. Results Following the treatment of TPL, the cell proliferation rate was degraded as the treatment concentration increased and the culture time extended. The effects were dose and time-dependent. The 48 hour IC50 was 19.7 ng/ml. TPL can reverse hypermethylation of APC gene,and induce the expression of the mRNA and the proteinum. Conclusion Low dose TPL could depress the proliferation rate of Jurkat. The possible mechanism might be its reversing the hypermethylation of APC gene and activiting the expression of APC gene.
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[Objective] To investigate the clinical significance of changes in serum biochemical factors in trauma patients,and to improve the initial determination of the injury degree and rescue ratio.[Method]From April 2002 to December 2004,48 trauma patients were divided into two groups of serious and slight injury by ISS score.The author monitored the concentration of serum GLU,CR,BUN,LDH,CK,CKMB,LDL,GPT,GOT,IgG,IfA,IgM,C3,C4,CRP and the WBC,PLT,BT(body temperature)at the first day and after 3,7,14 days,recorded the therapy method and results.The difference between the two groups was compared by statistic method.[Result]In 48 patients,There were 12 in slight injury group,36 in serious injury group.The concentration of GLU,LDH,CK,CKMB,CRP in serious group was more than that in slight group,but the concentration of LDL,IgG,IgA,IgM,C3,C4 was lower(P0.05).There were 6 patients suffered MODS,2 cases suffered ARDS,3 patients suffered upper digestive tract bleeding,2 cases combined with infection,1 case suffered DIC,and I death in serious group;there was 1 MODS,1 infection and no death in slight group.[Conclusion]The combined use of the AIS-ISS90 score and serum biochemical factors is advantageous to the determination of injury degree and prognosis.
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[Objective]To evaluate the effect of nonoperative and operative treatment in calcaneal fractures.[Method]Operative effect of 38 cases of calcaneal fracture of all kinds(42 foots)were analyzed.Accordind Essex-Loprestis classification,6 foots suffered type I tongue fracture,28 foots suffered compressed fracture(type Ⅱ),8 foots suffered serious comminuted fracture(type Ⅲ).All patients underwent open reduction interal fixation by Buttress plate(AO calcaneal fracture plate or simulated AO calcaneal fracture plate made domestically) from the extended "L" lateral approach.Postoperatively,no patient needed plaster fixation.All patients started non-weight-bearing fuctional exercise at 2-3days,gradual weight-bearing walking at 6-8 weeks.The result of operated group was compared with nonoperative treatment group.The follow-up period was from 10 months to 36 months,with an average of 17monthes.[Result]Assessed the effect by Maryland foot score,the base line included every foot.Total excellent and good rate in operative group was 93%,it was 100% in type I fracture group,96% in type Ⅱ fracture group,75% in type Ⅲ fracture group.The result of nonoperative treatment group was:total excellent and good rate was 67%,it was 92% in type I fracture group,77% in type Ⅱ fracture group,there was not excellent and good patients in type Ⅲ fracture group.[Conclusion]It is important to regain the flatness of subtalar joint and calcaneocuboid joint,maintain the normal shape of foot.The authors recommend that type Ⅱ and type Ⅲ fractures of calcaneus according Essex-Loprestis classification were treated with open reduction and interal fixation by Buttress plate.By selecting the appropriate approach,proper reducting and postoperative treating rightly,it is an ideal measure to treat calcaneal fracture by selection of treatment method acciding to patient's individual status and fracture type.
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[Objective]To discuss the effective treatment of complicate intertrochanteric hip fracture.[Method]Thirty-five cases with complicate intertrochanteric hip fracture.The class of fracture,surgery method,operating time,complicatico,union rate of fracture were amounted statisti cally.[Result]All the 35 cases were surgical treated,l 4 cases with PFN(priemeral femur nail),21 cases with DHS(dynamic hip screw)with mean time of operation 1.8 h(1.5~3 h),mean amount of blood loss during operation 300 ml(150~500 ml),mean time in bed 2.4 monthes (1.2~3 monthes),mean following-up time 12 months(6~16months).Thirty-one cases got union,3 cases union time delayed,1 case nounion,union rate was 88.5%.Four cases suffered hip iversion( 11.4%),the screw in the neck removed in 6 cases(8.5%),5 cases feeled pain in hip( 14.2% ).[Conclusion]The complicate intertrochateric hip fracture is a kind of fracture which can not be treated easily.Using PFN and DHS can not control the stability effectively.Additional fixation of the greater trochantar fracture is necessary.Added out-fixation and avoid early bearing are useful.
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Objective To introduce the operative mode of circumcision of the root skin of penis for the treatment of redundant prepuce and its efficacy. Methods The operative indications included redundant prepuce and imperfect phimosis.With the will of patients,circumcision of the root skin of penis was performed on 256 cases of redundant prepuce and imperfect phimosis (group A).One section of the root skin of penis was resected,and the wound was sewed up.The skin of penis was moved from far to nearby and the prepuce was shortened finally.Compared with group A,group B (another 265 cases with the same indications) were treated with the traditional circumcision of prepuce.The amount of bleeding during operation and postoperative complications (bleeding, hematoma, dropsy, pain, infection of wound) were compared between the 2 groups. Results Intraoperative hemorrhagic amount was (3?1)ml in group A and (10?2)ml in group B( t=-50.36,P
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Objective:To explore the influence of tumor cells on CD4+CD25+Treg cells via TLRs.Methods:The numbers changes of CD4+CD25+Treg cells in the co-culture system of Lewis lung cancer cells and splenic lymphocytes were detected by flow cytometry;The expression of Foxp3 and TLR1-9 mRNA after co-culture were detected by RT-PCR;TLR9 expression on Lewis lung cancer cells was blocked by TLR9 receptor antagonist chloroquine.Results:Compared with control group,the number of CD4+CD25+Treg cells and Foxp3 mRNA expression were significantly increased in the co-culture group(P