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Clinical data were retrospectively reviewed for one case of penicillium marneffei infection after renal transplantation (RT) to explore a proper management of peniciliosis marneffei (PSM)transplantation.This case had a history of pulmonary tuberculosis and underwent RT due to uremia.After discharging, postoperative recovery was excellent.Recurrent cough occurred at Month 7 post-operation.Fiberoptic bronchoscopy and pulmonary CT indicated a possibility of pulmonary tuberculosis.However, a definite diagnosis of PSM was confirmed by next generation sequencing (NGS) and pathogenic bacteria culture of alveolar lavage fluid.After adjusting immunosuppressive agents and regular antifungal treatment with voriconazole, respiratory symptoms improved and pulmonary CT hinted at a resorption of lesion.Features of pulmonary CT and bronchoscopic examination were nearly similar to those of tuberculosis.Thus early bacterium culture and NGS may aid an definite diagnosis.Voriconazole is an effective treatment of the disease.
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【Objective】 To study the relationship between the key influencing factors and the short, medium and long term blood demand, so as to provide basis for building a blood demand prediction model with less prediction error and practical guidance. 【Methods】 Through literature research, the influencing factors of blood demand were preliminarily determined. Questionnaires were designed and distributed to relevant experts, and factor analysis was carried out on the survey results to obtain key influencing factors through Delphi method. 【Results】 Through literature research, 19 influencing factors of clinical blood demand were obtained, including policy factors, medical service demand, medical technology level, regional population, population characteristics, population structure, medical resource, number of beds, culture, natural environment, operation, patients outside the region, blood use in different departments, blood infusion, time trend, emergencies and disasters, the condition of disasters, hospitals in disaster area, limited diagnosis and treatment ability. Through Delphi method and data analysis, six key factors affecting blood demand were obtained, namely sudden disaster, medical resource, environmental factor, population, bed number and blood infusion. 【Conclusion】 The influence of key factors on clinical blood demand was divided into multiple hierarchies. Blood infusion and sudden disaster were short-term influencing factors. Medical resource, population and number of beds were medium influencing factors. Environmental factor was long-term influencing factor. Short, medium and long-term influencing factors were interrelated, and have different impacts on clinical blood demand. Based on the interaction relationship, a three-dimensional mathematical model of influencing factors of clinical blood demand was established, which provided a preliminary research basis for building a blood demand prediction model with less prediction error and practical guidance.
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OBJECTIVE@#To explore the effectiveness and advantages of using Fastpass Scorpion suture passer to stitch the inferior capsulolabral complex in arthroscopic Bankart repair compared with traditional arthroscopic suture shuttle.@*METHODS@#The clinical data of 41 patients with Bankart lesion, who met the selection criteria and were admitted between August 2019 and October 2021, was retrospectively analyzed. Under arthroscopy, the inferior capsulolabral complex was stitched with Fastpass Scorpion suture passer in 27 patients (FS group) and with arthroscopic suture shuttle in 14 patients (ASS group). There was no significant difference between the two groups ( P>0.05) in gender, age, injured side, frequency of shoulder dislocation, time from first dislocation to operation, and preoperative Rowe score of shoulder. Taking successful suture and pull-tightening as the criteria for completion of repair, the number of patients that were repaired at 5∶00 to 6∶00 (<6:00) and 6∶00 to 7∶00 positions of the glenoid in the two groups was compared. The operation time, and the difference of Rowe shoulder score betwee pre- and post-operation, the occurrence of shoulder joint dislocation, the results of apprehension test, and the constituent ratio of recovery to the pre-injury movement level between the two groups at 1 year after operation.@*RESULTS@#Both groups completed the repair at 5∶00 to 6∶00 (<6∶00), and the constituent ratio of patients completed at 6∶00 to 7∶00 was significantly greater in the FS group than in the ASS group ( P<0.05). The operation time was significantly shorter in the FS group than in the ASS group ( P<0.05). All incisions in the two groups healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 12-36 months (mean, 19.1 months). No anchor displacement or neurovascular injury occurred during follow-up. Rowe score of shoulder in the two groups significantly improved at 1 year after operation than preoperative scores ( P<0.05), and there was no significant difference in the difference of Rowe shoulder score between pre- and post-operation between the two groups ( P>0.05). At 1 year after operation, no re-dislocation occurred, and there was no significant difference in the apprehension test and the constituent ratio of recovery to the pre-injury movement level between the two groups ( P>0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Compared with the arthroscopic suture shuttle, using Fastpass Scorpion suture passer to stitch the inferior capsulolabral complex in arthroscopic Bankart repair is more convenient, saves operation time, and has good effectiveness.
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Humanos , Animais , Artroscopia/métodos , Escorpiões , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Luxação do Ombro/cirurgia , Suturas , Equidae , Articulação do Ombro/cirurgia , Instabilidade Articular/cirurgia , Âncoras de Sutura , Recidiva , Amplitude de Movimento ArticularRESUMO
OBJECTIVE@#Exosomal long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are the key to diagnosing and treating various diseases. This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of plasma exosomal lncRNAs in white matter hyperintensities (WMH).@*METHODS@#We used high-throughput sequencing to determine the differential expression (DE) profiles of lncRNAs in plasma exosomes from WMH patients and controls. The sequencing results were verified in a validation cohort using qRT-PCR. The diagnostic potential of candidate exosomal lncRNAs was proven by binary logistic analysis and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. The diagnostic value of DE exo-lncRNAs was determined by the area under the curve (AUC). The WMH group was then divided into subgroups according to the Fazekas scale and white matter lesion site, and the correlation of DE exo-lncRNAs in the subgroup was evaluated.@*RESULTS@#In our results, four DE exo-lncRNAs were identified, and ROC curve analysis revealed that exo-lnc_011797 and exo-lnc_004326 exhibited diagnostic efficacy for WMH. Furthermore, WMH subgroup analysis showed exo-lnc_011797 expression was significantly increased in Fazekas 3 patients and was significantly elevated in patients with paraventricular matter hyperintensities.@*CONCLUSION@#Plasma exosomal lncRNAs have potential diagnostic value in WMH. Moreover, exo-lnc_011797 is considered to be a predictor of the severity and location of WMH.
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Humanos , RNA Longo não Codificante/genética , Substância Branca , Área Sob a Curva , Exossomos/genética , Sequenciamento de Nucleotídeos em Larga EscalaRESUMO
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of a novel self-designed skin-stretching device for skin-soft tissue defects and bone exposure after internal fixation of calcaneal fracture.Methods:From July 2018 to January 2021, 9 patients were treated at Orthopedic Hospital, Southeast Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University for skin-soft tissue defects and bone exposure after internal fixation of calcaneal fracture. They were 6 males and 3 females, aged from 19 to 61 years (mean, 42.6 years). The interval between their initial internal fixation and the present operation ranged from 14 to 75 days (average, 47.3 days). Of them, one developed wound dehiscence due to fat liquefaction, 2 necrosis of skin and soft tissue along the wound edges, and 6 incision infection. Their fusiform skin and soft tissue defects had formed after routine expansion of the wound, with an area of 5.0 cm×2.0 cm to 7.0 cm×3.5 cm, and all their wounds were positive by Pinch test. After a Kirschner wire with a diameter of 2.0 was placed on both sides of the wound, our novel self-designed skin-stretching device was installed. Intraoperatively, depending on the soft tissue conditions on both sides, the wound was closed acutely by about 5 mm in width. The threaded rod of the skin-stretching device was adjusted every day after operation to gradually reduce the wound surface until the wound edge was closed and sutured without tension. During wound stretch, the visual analogue scale (VAS), wound approaching time, stretch speed, wound healing time, complications and the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) for the wound scar at the last follow-up were recorded.Results:All the 9 patients were followed up for 8 to 18 months (average, 12.5 months). The wounds were successfully closed in all the patients. The time for wound closure (till the suture) ranged from 8 to 15 d, averaging 12.1 d; the stretch rate from 1 to 3 mm/d, averaging 2 mm/d; the time for complete wound healing (to the suture removal) from 22 to 30 d, averaging 26.8 d; the VAS score during the stretch from 3 to 7 points, averaging 4.9 points; the VSS score from 2 to 7 points, averaging 4.1 points. There was no recurrence of surgical site infection, skin re-necrosis or reoperation in the patients.Conclusions:In the treatment of skin-soft tissue defects and bone exposure caused by various reasons after internal fixation of calcaneal fracture, our novel self-designed skin-stretching device is an effective in situ wound repair instrument, showing advantages of simple operation, less trauma and high safety. It is suggested that the stretch speed should average 2 mm/d, which is well tolerated by patients.
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Objective:To explore the tracing effect of nano-carbon in the cervical lymph nodes of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and the guiding role of the dissection strategy of the contralateral lymph nodes.Methods:The medical records of 516 patients with PTC in Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from Jan. 2013 to Dec. 2017, including cN0 patients (436 cases) and cN1 patients (80 cases) , were retrospectively analyzed. There were 137 males and 379 females, the male to female ratio was 1.00:2.76. During the operation, nano-carbon was used to trace lymph nodes, and the number of lymph nodes in each lateral area (area II, III, IV) was collected, and the rate of black stained and non-black stained lymph node metastasis (LNM) was calculated based on the postoperative pathological results. SPSS 22.0 statistical software was used for analysis, t test was used for measurement data, and χ2 test was used for count data. Results:In 436 patients with cN0, the black-stained LNM rate in zone II ( P=0.002) , the black-stained LNM rate in zone III ( P=0.000) , and the black-stained LNM rate in zone IV ( P=0.002) were higher than those of non-black stained LNM. The rate of black-stained LNM in 80 cN1 patients (Ⅱ, Ⅲ, Ⅳ) was also higher than that of non-black-stained LNM (0.011, 0.019, 0.015) . The rate of black-stained LNM in cN0 patients affected the LNM in areas Ⅱ and Ⅳ ( P=0.000, P=0.000) . In patients with cN1, the black-stained LNM rate in zone Ⅲ had an effect on zone Ⅱ (0.030) ; it had no effect on the black-stained LNM rate in zone Ⅳ (0.315) . Conclusion:The black-stained LNM rate of the posterior zone (zone Ⅱ, Ⅲ, Ⅳ) with nano-carbon can represent the LNM rate of the lateral zone and help guide the lymph node dissection in the lateral zone. In addition, the black-stained LNM rate of zone Ⅲ can affect zone Ⅱ. The LNM rate in zone IV has the role of sentinel lymph nodes in the lateral zone.
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Objectives@#To evaluate the immunogenicity of @*Methods@#Protein extracts from @*Results@#Immunization with @*Conclusion@#This is the advanced study to investigate the immunogenicity of
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Animais , Feminino , Anticorpos Antibacterianos/imunologia , Antígenos de Bactérias/imunologia , Proteínas de Bactérias/imunologia , Reações Cruzadas , Citocinas/imunologia , Genoma Bacteriano , Imunoglobulina G/imunologia , Imunoglobulina M/imunologia , Macrófagos/imunologia , Camundongos Endogâmicos BALB C , Complexo Mycobacterium avium/imunologia , Mycobacterium tuberculosis/imunologia , Vacinas contra a Tuberculose/administração & dosagem , Sequenciamento Completo do GenomaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE@#To bring forward an arthroscopic classification of the popliteal hiatus of the lateral meniscus (PHLM) tears and to assess the effects of arthroscopic all-inside repair with suture hook in management of such injuries.@*METHODS@#This study involved 146 patients who underwent arthroscopic operation because of PHLM tears from April 2014 to October 2017, eliminating the patients who had discoid lateral meniscus. There were 81 males and 65 females, with 54 left knees and 92 right knees. The average ages were (34.7±3.7) years. Among the selected participants, there were 107 patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, 39 patients with medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries, and 48 patients with medial meniscus tears. The average preoperative Lysholm and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) scores were 57.7±9.2 and 54.1±8.9, respectively. The arthroscopic classification was based on the extent and degree of PHLM tears and using the arthroscopic all-inside repair with suture hook for such injuries. For the patients associated with ACL injuries, the ipsilateral autograft hamstring tendons use as the reconstruction graft for single bundle ACL reconstructions. The suture anchors were used for treatment of MCL Ⅲ injuries, and the arthroscopic all-inside repair for medial meniscus tears.@*RESULTS@#A total of 146 PHLM tears in 146 patients were divided into type Ⅰ (tears not involved in popliteus tendon incisura; n=86, 58.9%), type Ⅱ (tears involved in popliteomeniscal fascicles; n=36, 24.7%), and type Ⅲ (tears involved in popliteus tendon incisura; n=24, 16.4%). For type Ⅰ, there were three subtypes, including type Ⅰa: longitudinal tear (n=53, 61.6%), type Ⅰb: horizontal tear (n=27, 31.4%), and type Ⅰc: radial tear (n=6, 7.0%). For type Ⅱ, there were also three subtypes, including type Ⅱa: anterosuperior popliteomeniscal fascicle tear (n=5, 13.9%), type Ⅱb: posterosuperior popliteomeniscal fascicle tear (n=20, 55.6%), and type Ⅱc: both tears (n=11, 30.6%). For type Ⅲ, there were two subtypes, including type Ⅲa: horizontal tear (n=9, 37.5%), type Ⅲb: radial tear (n=15, 62.5%). In the follow-up for an average of 15.3±2.6 months, all the patients had done well with significantly improved Lysholm (84.6±14.3) and IKDC (83.2±12.8) scores at the end of the last follow-up relative to preoperative scores (P > 0.01).@*CONCLUSION@#We propose that it is possible to classify lateral meniscus tears at the popliteal hiatus region for three types, which can summarize the injury characteristics of this area. The arthroscopic all-inside repair with suture hook for the PHLM tears can avoid stitching to popliteal tendon or narrowing popliteal hiatus and have satisfactory clinical results.
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Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Lesões do Ligamento Cruzado Anterior/cirurgia , Reconstrução do Ligamento Cruzado Anterior , Artroscopia , Meniscos Tibiais/cirurgia , Lesões do Menisco Tibial/cirurgiaRESUMO
【Objective】 To establish a prediction model of clinical blood demand in Suzhou urban area by ARIMA model, and to predict future clinical blood demand by sorting out the historical data, so as to guide the reasonable collection and scientific deployment of blood resources, and achieve the balance of clinical blood supply and demand. 【Methods】 The monthly data of clinical use of plasma components in Suzhou city from 2009 to 2019 were obtained, and analyzed by SPSS26 software and ARIMA model. Through model identification, parameter estimation and optimal model test, the optimal model for clinical blood prediction was determined and used to predict the clinical consumption of plasma components from January to November 2020. The predicted value was compared with the actual value to verify the prediction effect of the model. 【Results】 The optimal model was ARIMA(0, 1, 1)(0, 1, 1)12. The values of ACF autocorrelation function and PACF partial autocorrelation function of residual were both within 95%CI. Meanwhile, the Yang-Box Q statistic value was 11.596, P>0.05, which passed the white noise test. The predicted values of clinical consumption of plasma components in Suzhou urban area from January to November 2020 were all within 95%CI, consistent with the trend of actual values, with small mean relative error(7.9%) and good prediction effect. 【Conclusion】 ARIMA model can be used for short-term prediction on clinical use of plasma components in Suzhou city, and provide reference for reasonable collection, preparation and scientific deployment.
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Objective:To investigate the role of microRNA (miRNA)-101a in the liver fibrosis induced by activated hepatic stellate cell (HSC), through upregulating IRE1α signaling pathway.Methods:Carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4) induced liver fibrosis model of mice was established. RT-PCR was used to measure the mRNA level of miRNA-101a in liver tissue of mice. Protein level of α smooth muscle actin(αSMA), collagen I and IRE1α were investigated by Western blot. It was divide into Vehicle, TGFβ1, TGFβ1+ miRNA-NC and TGFβ1+ miRNA-M groups. TGFβ1+ miRNA-NC and TGFβ1+ miRNA-M group were transfected with miRNA-101a mimic negative control and miRNA-101a mimic, respectively. After the corresponding treatments, mRNA level of miRNA-101a was detected by RT-PCR, the protein level of αSMA、collagen I and IRE1α were measured by Western blot. Results:Compared to normal mice, the fibrotic deposition in liver tissue of CCl 4 group was increased significantly [(0.17±0.06) vs. (2.09±0.39), P<0.001)]. Protein level of αSMA, collagen I and IRE1α was increased significantly in the model group [(1.00±0.23) vs. (4.09±0.80), (1.00±0.21) vs. (4.98±1.19), (1.00±0.24) vs. (3.27±0.65), all P<0.001)]. While the mRNA level of miRNA-101a was decreased (1.00±0.05) vs. (0.43±0.05), P<0.001). In vitro study, we found that TGFβ1 could inhibit the mRNA expression of miRNA-101a, induced HSC-T6 activation and then up-regulated protein expression of αSMA, collagen I and IRE1α. Compared to TGFβ1+ miRNA-NC group, the expression of miRNA-101a in TGFβ1+ miRNA-M group increased significantly [(0.59±0.19) vs. (1.89±0.20), P<0.001)]. The protein levels of αSMA, collagen I were reduced by over expression of miRNA-101a [(2.65±0.69) vs. (0.84±0.13), (3.15±0.59) vs. (1.31±0.25), all P<0.05)], and the protein content of IRE1α was down-regulated [ (2.63±0.47) vs. (1.03±0.15), P<0.001)]. Conclusion:miRNA-101a may play a critical role in the inhibition of HSC activation and liver fibrogenesis by blocking IRE1α signaling pathway.
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Objective:To explore the diagnosis and treatment of pure red cell aplastic anemia (PRCA) caused by parvovirus B19 (HPV-B19)infection after liver transplantation (LT).Methods:Three adult PRCA patients caused by parvovirus B19 infection after LT were reviewed retrospectively.The relevant literatures were collected to sort out the detection methods and treatment of parvovirus B19 infection after LT.Results:All three patients received liver transplantation due to end-stage liver disease with massive intraoperative blood transfusion and smooth postoperative recovery.Severe anemia occurred at 1-2 Months after discharge.Hemorrhagic anemia was excluded after re-admission and PRCA was diagnosed by bone marrow aspiration and next generation sequencing (NGS). After tapering the intensity of immunosuppressive therapy, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) was administered for 7-10 days and hemoglobin soon normalized.A review of 15 recent literatures on HPV-B19 infection after LT revealed that the diagnosis and treatment of parvovirus B19 infection after LT gradually were became same.Conclusions:HPV-B19 infection causes PRCA after LT in adults.Diagnosing with NGS, intravenous injection of immunoglobulin and modification of immunosuppressant regimen may achieve excellent therapeutic efficacies.
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Objective To evaluate the effect of mild hypothermia on the renal ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI), and the expression profile of RNA-binding motif protein 3(RBM3) and its downstream effector molecules during this process. Methods Eighteen healthy SD male rats were randomly divided into the normal control (NC) group, IRI group and mild hypothermia pretreat (MHP) group, with 6 rats in each group. Serum creatinine level was measured to evaluate the renal function. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was performed to assess the renal tissue injury. Western blot was used to determine the relative expression levels of RBM3, Yes-associated protein 1(YAP1), nuclear factor E2-related factor 2(Nrf2), B cell-lymphoma-2(Bcl-2) and Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) in the kidney tissues. Immunohistochemical staining was employed to further detect the expression levels of RBM3 and YAP1 proteins. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) assay was adopted to detect the cell apoptosis of kidney tissues. Malondialdehyde (MDA) content and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were evaluated to determine the oxidative stress level of kidney tissues. Results Compared with the NC group, the serum creatinine level, the pathological injury score of kidney tissues and the expression levels of RBM3, YAP1 and Nrf2 proteins were significantly up-regulated, the Bcl-2/Bax ratio was considerably lower, the apoptosis rate was remarkably elevated, the MDA content was significantly increased and the SOD activity was dramatically reduced in the IRI and MHP groups (all P < 0.05). Compared with the IRI group, the serum creatinine level and the pathological injury score of kidney tissues were significantly decreased, the expression levels of RBM3, YAP1 and Nrf2 proteins were significantly up-regulated, the Bcl-2/Bax ratio was considerably higher, the apoptosis rate was significantly decreased, the MDA content was significantly decreased and the SOD activity was considerably elevated in the MHP group (all P < 0.05). Conclusions Mild hypothermia may exert protective effect upon renal IRI and it could alleviate cell apoptosis and oxidative stress injury induced by IRI, probably by up-regulating the expression level of RBM3 and its downstream effector molecules of YAP1 and Nrf2.
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The ticks feed large amount of blood from their hosts and transmit pathogens to the victims. The salivary gland plays an important role in the blood feeding. When the female ticks are near engorgement, the salivary gland gradually loses its functions and begins to rapidly degenerate. In this study, data-independent acquisition quantitative proteomics was used to study changes in the phosphorylation modification of proteins during salivary gland degeneration in Haemaphysalis longicornis. In this quantitative study, 400 phosphorylated proteins and 850 phosphorylation modification sites were identified. Trough RNA interference experiments, we found that among the proteins with changes in phosphorylation, apoptosis-promoting Hippo protein played a role in salivary gland degeneration.
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Pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) is the most common conservative management for urinary incontinence (UI) after radical prostatectomy (RP). However, whether the PFME guided by a therapist (G-PFME) can contribute to the recovery of urinary continence for patients after RP is still controversial. We performed this meta-analysis to investigate the effectiveness of G-PFME on UI after RP and to explore whether the additional preoperative G-PFME is superior to postoperative G-PFME alone. Literature search was conducted on Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, and PubMed, to obtain all relevant randomized controlled trials published before March 1, 2018. Outcome data were pooled and analyzed with Review Manager 5.3 to compare the continence rates of G-PFME with control and to compare additional preoperative G-PFME with postoperative G-PFME. Twenty-two articles with 2647 patients were included. The continence rates of G-PFME were all superior to control at different follow-up time points, with the odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval [CI]) of 2.79 (1.53-5.07), 2.80 (1.87-4.19), 2.93 (1.19-7.22), 4.11 (2.24-7.55), and 2.41 (1.33-4.36) at 1 month, 3 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery, respectively. However, there was no difference between additional preoperative G-PFME and postoperative G-PFME, with the OR (95% CI) of 1.70 (0.56-5.11) and 1.35 (0.41-4.40) at 1 month and 3 months after RP, respectively. G-PFME could improve the recovery of urinary continence at both early and long-term stages. Starting the PFME preoperatively might not produce extra benefits for patients at early stage, compared with postoperative PFME.
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Humanos , Masculino , Músculo Esquelético/fisiopatologia , Diafragma da Pelve/fisiopatologia , Modalidades de Fisioterapia , Prostatectomia/efeitos adversos , Neoplasias da Próstata/cirurgia , Resultado do Tratamento , Incontinência Urinária/terapiaRESUMO
Objective To systematically review the obstacles that hindered participants to attend at or adhere to cardiac rehabilitation program. Methods We searched databases including PubMed, Medline, Ovid, EBSCO host, The Cochrane Library, CNKI and Wanfang Data, to find out qualitative and mix-method studies published from establish of data base to April 2017, which explore the barriers patients encountered when they decided to attend at a cardiac rehabilitation program or comply with cardiac rehabilitation suggestions. At the same time, quality of included studies was assessed. Data was synthesized using qualitative ethnography. Results A total of 13 qualitative researches were included in this systematic review. Synthesis of study yields three themes and nine sub-themes, which indicates that "personal factors" "program factors" and"contextual factors" interact and influence patients′ access to cardiac rehabilitation. Conclusions In order to improve participation rate in and firm adherence to cardiac rehabilitation, health workers should help patients to get deep insight into their conditions and cardiac rehabilitation; besides, cardiac rehabilitation prescription should be individually designed and take contextual factors into consideration.
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Objective To construct a mutant strain of Nocardia farcinica ( N. farcinica ) IFM10152 with mammalian cell entry 4A gene (mce4A) deletion and to analyze the function of that gene dur-ing infection. -ethods The mutant strain of N. farcinica was constructed through in-frame deletion without antibiotic labeling and verified by PCR and sequencing analysis. To analyze the function of mce4A gene in the interaction between N. farcinica and host cells, in vitro growth experiment, macrophage killing experi-ment using THP-1 ( a human leukemia mononuclear cell line) as the model and adhesion and invasion exper-iments using HeLa cells ( cervical cancer epithelial cells) were carried out. Results The mutant strain with mce4A gene deletion was successfully constructed and named △mce4A. No significant difference in growth rate was observed between the mutant and the wild-type strains. After knocking out the mce4A gene, the ability of N. farcinica to resist macrophage killing was obviously weakened as well as its ability to adhere and invade. Conclusions The mutant strain of N. farcinica with mce4A gene deletion was successfully construc-ted. The mce4A gene might play an important role in the adhesion and invasion of N. farcinica to host cells and its survival in macrophages.
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The incidence of thyroid carcinoma is increasing.Because of the special location,patients usually have cosmetic requirements for thyroid surgery.Compared with open surgery,improved Miccoli surgery,total endoscopic surgery,radiofrequency ablation and other minimally invasive surgery have obvious advantages in cosmetology,but the surgical indications are limited.Through incision design and protection,appropriate suture materials,standard suture methods and negative pressure drainage measures,we can effectively reduce the scar formation of open surgery,and improve the cosmetic results.Preoperative individualized treatment should be formulated according to the patient's actual situation,tumor nature,cosmetic needs,hospital conditions and other comprehensive factors.
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Objective@#To investigate the feasibility and accuracy using digital surgical guide to position the jaws in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery.@*Methods@#16 patients with dento-maxillofacial deformity were included from January to December 2018 in Nanjing Stomatological Hospital. There were 10 males and 6 females, all of which were skeletal Ⅲ deformity. The mean age was 21.3 years old (16 to 28 years). They were divided into digital guide (group A) and traditional model surgery (group B) according to the treatment sequence. All patients underwent both Lefort Ⅰ osteotomy and bilateral ascending sagittal split. Virtual surgery was performed and digital three-dimensional surgical template was printed before surgery in group A. During the operation, digital surgical templates were used to position maxilla and mandible. The accuracy was evaluated by generating color distribution map of deviation grade, which was imaging fusion of virtual surgical jaw position and actual surgical jaw position to measure the deviation distance of each marker point one week after surgery. The deviations between the preoperative design and the actual operation were compared with the t-test respectively in group A and group B, and the independent sample t test was chosen to compared the accuracy of reduction between the two groups in sagittal, horizontal, and vertical directions.@*Results@#All 16 patients had primary healing. The maximum deviation of the patients in group A was at U6. The deviation direction was vertical, and the deviation distance was (1.67±0.32) mm. In group A, the deviation distances of all marker points in the sagittal, horizontal and vertical directions were (0.55±0.26) mm (t=2.985, P=0.205), (0.62±0.20) mm (t=2.672, P=0.193) and (1.07±0.62) mm (t=5.122, P=0.823), respectively. The result in group B was (0.63±0.28) mm(t=3.397, P=0.307), (0.71±0.42) mm (t=4.438, P=0.541) and (1.82±0.36) mm (t=1.115, P=0.021) in these directions. There was no significant difference between two groups in the sagittal (t=4.704, P=0.763) and lateral (t=4.008, P=0.615) directions, and the difference in the vertical (t=1.432, P=0.037) direction was statistically significant.@*Conclusions@#The digital guides were feasible to position jaws accurately in orthognathic surgery.
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The aim of the study was to determine the feasibility of the Vitellaria paradoxa nutshell as a new medicinal resource for treating diabetes. A total of forty-one compounds were identified by HPLC-DAD-Q-TOF-MS and phytochemical methods in V. paradoxa nutshell methanol extract. Based on HPLC fingerprints, four characteristic constituents were quantified and the origin of twenty-eight V. paradoxa nutshells from seven sub-Saharan countries was compared, which were classified into three groups with chemometric method. Twenty-eight samples contained high total phenolic content, and exhibited moderate-higher antioxidant activity and strong α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. Furthermore, all fractions and isolated compounds were evaluated for their antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities, and α-glucosidase inhibitory action mechanism of four characteristic constituents including protocatechuic acid, 3, 5, 7-trihydroxycoumarin, (2R, 3R)-(+)-taxifolin and quercetin was investigated via molecular docking method, which were all stabilized by hydrogen bonds with α-glucosidase. The study provided an effective approach to waste utilization of V. paradoxa nutshell, which would help to resolve waste environmental pollution and provide a basis for developing potential herbal resource for treating diabetes.
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Humanos , África Subsaariana , Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão , Diabetes Mellitus , Tratamento Farmacológico , Inibidores de Glicosídeo Hidrolases , Química , Farmacologia , Hipoglicemiantes , Química , Farmacologia , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Extratos Vegetais , Química , Farmacologia , Plantas Medicinais , Química , Sapotaceae , Química , alfa-Glucosidases , MetabolismoRESUMO
Abstract Purpose: To investigate the apoptotic mechanisms in rabbits with blast-induced acute lung injury (ALI). Methods: A total of 40 rabbits were randomly divided into a blank control group (A, n=10) and an experimental group (EXP, n=30). Explosion-induced chest-ALI models were prepared and sampled at different time points (4, 12, and 24h after modeling, T1-T3) to test the lung dry weight/wet weight ratio (W/D) and arterial oxygen pressure (PaO2), apoptosis of lung tissue by the TUNEL assay, and Caspase-3, Bax, and Bcl-2 levels by immunohistochemical analysis. Furthermore, lung tissue was sampled to observe pathological morphology by microscopy. Results: Under a light microscope, Group EXP exhibited obvious edema in the pulmonary interstitial substance and alveoli, a large number of red blood cells, inflammatory cells, and serous exudation in the alveolar cavity, as well as thickening of the pulmonary interstitial fluid. Compared to Group A, the W/D ratio was significantly increased in Group EXP (P<0.01), while PaO2 was significantly reduced (P<0.01). The apoptosis index was significantly increased (P<0.01), and caspase-3 and Bax/Bcl-2 levels were increased (P<0.01). Conclusion: Apoptosis plays an important role in the occurrence and development of acute lung injury in rabbits by participating in lung injury and promoting the progression of ALI.