Attenuation rules and germicidal efficacy of ozoneted water / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Objective:To determine initial concentrations of ozonated water under different temperatures,attenuation rules ofozonated water under the room temperature (25 ℃),and to inspect the effects ofozonated water under different concentrations on common microorganisms.Methods:The online test method and the plate cultivation method were employed to check the concentrations and killing rates on common microorganisms of ozonated water produced by HZ-2601 B Ozone Water Generating Instrument.Results:The initial concentrations of ozonated water at 20,25,30,35,and 40 ℃ were 4.38,4.26,3.12,2.76,and 1.31 mg/L,respectively.The ozonated water was rapidly attenuated at first 10 min.The concentration ofozonated water still remained at 1.06 mg/L and 0.37 mg/L at 25 and 30 ℃ after 30 min.The average killing rates for Pseudornonas aeruginosa,Escherichia coli,Staphylococcus aureus,methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus,and Candida albicans in 1.0 mg/L ozonated water for 1 min were 99％,100％,100％,100％,and 100％,respectively.The average killing rates of Escherichia coli,Staphylococcus aureus,methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and Candida albicans in 0.3 mg/L ozonated water for 1 min were 100％,100％,100％,95％,and 92％,respectively.Conclusion:The initial concentrations of ozonated water produced by HZ-2601 B Ozone Water Generating Instrument decrease with the increase of temperature.Ozonated water under 20-30 ℃ has good sterilization effect on common microorganisms.

Constructing a p53-fused dual luciferase reporter and verifying its function / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Objective:To construct a p53-fused dual luciferase reporter and to test whether this reporter can mimic wild-type p53 activities in a high-throughput screen.Methods:A restriction endonuclease site was added to each terminus and the stop codon of the wild-type full-length p53 open reading frame (ORF) was removed by PCR. A restriction endonuclease site was added to each terminus and the start codon of the ifrelfy luciferase ORF was removed by PCR. The two modified ORFs were inserted upstream of the IRES-induced renilla luciferase ORF in a CMV-derived vector. hTe p53 fusion protein was expressed in cells to test its MDM2-mediated degradation, subcellular localization, and induction of p53-responsive promoter. Results:hTe p53-fused dual luciferase reporter was successfully constructed. Atfer transfection into the host cells, the reporter expressing the p53 fusion protein that was degraded by oncoprotein MDM2, was mainly located inside the nucleus, and induced the p53-responsive promoter, respectively. Conclusion:hTe p53-fused dual luciferase reporter (p53FL/IRES/RL) can identify modulators of P53 protein level in a high-throughput screen of genetic or chemical libraries.

Construction of TDRG1 shRNA expression vector and interfering effect of TDRG1 shRNA expression vector on NTERA-2 cells / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To construct short hairpin RNA interfering expression vector of TDRG1,and detect the specific interfering effect of TDRG1-shRNA expression vector on NTERA-2 cells.@*METHODS@#Oligos for short hairpin RNA targefing for TDRG1 were designed and connected to the expression vector pGPU6/GFP/Neo to construct the TDRG1 shRNA expression vector. The recombinant plasmid TDRG1-shRNA486, TDRG1-shRNA738, TDRG1-shRNA921 and lipofectamine ™2000 were used to generate and transfect shRNA into NTERA-2 cells. Expression of TDRG1 mRNA was assayed by RT-PCR.@*RESULTS@#TDRG1-shRNA expression vector was successfully constructed. TDRG1-shRNA486 was more effective in the suppression of TDRG1 with significant reduction of TDRG1 mRNA.@*CONCLUSION@#TDRG1-shRNA can interfere the expression of TDRG1 in NTERA-2 cells.

Comparison the effects of prone and modified recumbent positions on minimal invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To compare the safety and efficacy of prone and modified recumbent positions on minimal invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy.@*METHODS@#A total of 62 patients with upper urinary calculi were grouped into two groups, one of which consisted of 27 patients who underwent the minimal invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy with modified recumbent position, and the other 35 patients with prone position. There was no significant statistical difference in the age, gender and complications between the two groups before surgery (P>0.05). Duration of and blood loss during surgery, complications in the perioperative period, and the length of postoperative hospital stay were all recorded. The data were analyzed by SPSS 13.0.@*RESULTS@#Surgery was successful in all cases. There was no failure to puncture nor need to resort to open surgery. Average operation duration for the modified recumbent position group was (85.1± 25.3) min vs (97.2±30.6) min for the prone position group. Mean blood loss during the operation was (117.5± 49.7) mL vs (149.3±53.1) mL. There were no severe complications during and after surgery in the modified recumbent position group. In the prone position group, s one patient suffered pneumothorax during the operation and two suffered selective renal artery embolization because of massive hemorrhaging following the operation. There were significant differences in blood loss during surgery, in complications during the perioperative period, and in length of postoperative stay in hospital (P<0.05) between the two groups.@*CONCLUSION@#The patients are safer and more easily tolerate the minimal invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the modified recumbent position than in the prone position, though the treatment efficacy of these two kinds of operation is similar. It is recommended that the modified recumbent position should be used generally in the percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Abnormalities of the testes and semen parameters in clinical varicocele / 南方医科大学学报

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the abnormal changes in the testes and semen parameters in patients with varicose veins and analyze the possible relationship between clinical varicocele and infertility.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We retrospectively reviewed the records of 172 male patients consulting for varicocele in our hospital since 2003. All these patients were examined for the size of the testes with scrotal ultrasound. The semen samples of the patients with varicocele except for 5 under the age of 17 years were collected and analyzed, using the data of semen analyses of 163 healthy young male volunteers (aged 18-29 years) as control.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All the 172 patients had left-sided varicose veins. Sixty-three patients were found to have bilateral varicocele, and in most of them, the clinical grades of the left-sided varicose veins were higher than those of the right-sided ones. The mean volume of the left testis of the patients was 10.99∓3.71 ml, significantly smaller than that of the right one (11.86∓4.05 ml, P<0.01). The physiochemical indices of the patients, including the voiding volume, semen pH, liquefaction time and sperm concentration, were normal or similar with those of the healthy volunteers (P>0.05). Almost all the patients sperm motility and viability were significantly lower than those of the healthy volunteers (P<0.05). In addition, no significant difference was found in the sperm density, motility or viability between the patients with unilateral and bilateral varicocele (P>0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Varicocele may decrease the testicular volume. Both unilateral and bilateral varicocele may have an effect on the bilateral testes to cause possible functional impairment of the testes manifested by decreased sperm motility and viability.</p>

Investigation of the prevalence of urolithiasis in 66 772 individuals in Changsha / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To determine the prevalence and influencing factors of urinary calculi,to explore the interIrelationships between urinary stone disease and various risk and protective factors,to determine the potential implications for intervention and prevention in Changsha,and to evaluate the relative importance of each risk factor,with the objective of providing scientific guidelines for urinary calculi prevention and diagnosis. Methods A case-control study was designed,and 66,772 people were surveyed.Ultrasound examination,blood biochemistry,general physical examination,gender and age were asked in a questionnaire to determine a diagnosis of urolithiasis.By means of SPSS software a x2 tendency test and non-condition Logistic regression were conducted. Results A multivariate Logistic regression analyses was conducted.The final factors entered into the model were sex,age,profession,dietary habits,drinking habits,smoking and level of uric acid. Conclusions Hazard factors associated with urolithiasis are male gender,age,profession,dietary and drinking habits,smoking and level of uric acid.

Preparation and identification of monoclonal antibody against human testis development related gene 1 / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Objective To construct a prokaryotic plasmid to express the testis development related gene 1 (TDRG1) recombinant protein and obtain anti-TDRG1 mAb by immunizing mice, and to identify the biological properties of the mAb. Methods The coding sequence of TDRG1 was amplified by RT-PCR from normal human testis tissue and cloned into the vector pET21, and then was expressed in the E. coli BL 21(DE3) to get TDRG1 recombinant protein. The purified TDRG1 recombinant protein was injected to immunize the BALB/C mice to develop anti-TDRG1 mAb. Splenocytes of the immunized mice were collected and fused with the mouse myeloma cell line Sp2/0 cells. The hybridoma cells that secreted anti-TDRG1 mAb were subcloned with limited dilution. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to evaluate titers and subtypes of mAb. Western blot and immunohistochemistry were used to detect specificity of mAb.Results The prokaryotic plasmid expressing the recombinant protein was constructed, and the TDRG1 recombinant protein was expressed and purified. Two hybridoma cell lines that secreted anti-TDRG1 mAb were obtained. The titer of the mAb in ascites was 1∶1.6×10~6, and the subtype of the mAb was IgG_1. Westem blot and immunohistochemistry analysis indicated the mAb showed specific combination with TDRG1 protein in human testes.Conclusion The TDRG1 recombinant protein is highly purified and has strong antigenicity. The anti-TDRG1 mAb is produced successfully.

Real-time Rigiscan monitoring and color Doppler ultrasonography in the diagnosis of erectile dysfunction / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To determine the diagnostic value of real-time Rigiscan monitoring and Doppler ultrasonography following intracavernous injection of prostaglandin E1in erectile dysfunction(ED).@*METHODS@#From January 1998 to December 2007, 1 392 ED patients completed the test. PGE(1) was injected into corpus cavernosum penis near the radix penis with injection guns. After 1 or 2 minutes, the Rigiscan Plus device was used for real-time evaluation of penile rigidity. Optimal injected dosage of each patient with positive reaction was determined. Injected dosage of patients with negative reaction was gradually increased from to 60 microg. As the dosage was established, color Doppler ultrasonography was used to assess the morphodynamic features of cavernosal arteries.@*RESULTS@#Altogether 1 039 patients were positive, while 353 patients were negative by Rigiscan. In the 1 039 positive patients,663 were injected with 10 microg PGE(1), 265 patients 20 microg, 97 patients 30 microg,and 14 patients 60 microg while 89(13.4%),39(14.7%),41(42.3%),and 10(71.4%) patients were diagnosed vascular ED. Of the 353 negative patients, 267(75.64%) patients were diagnosed vascular ED. During intracavernous pharmacological testing,the more PGE(1) was used, the more vascular ED patients would be found(P<0.001).@*CONCLUSION@#PGE(1) is safe and effective for the erectile responses. The dosage of PGE(1) following intracavernous injection is related to vascular ED. Real-time Rigiscan monitoring combined with color Doppler ultrasonograph can be helpful to diagnose penile vascular diseases.

Investigation of urinary flow rate in 1024 healthy children / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To work out the uroflow parameters of normal children in Changsha area.Methods Overall,1048 tests of uroflow rate were performed on 1024 healthy children.The results of these tests were classified into several groups by sex,age,body surface area and urine volume voided.These data were statistically analyzed with SPSS10.0 software.For each group,the nomograms of uroflow parameters(including urine volume, body surface area,mean uroflow rate,and maximum uroflow rate) were drawn for clarifying the relationship among them.Results The maximum uroflow rate(Qmax) of the boys younger than 7 years increased with age;the Qmax increased 1.7ml/s with age increasing 1 year.The boys older than 7 years had the Qmax similar to that of adults.The Qmax of the girls younger than 9 years increased with age,the Qmax increased 1.2ml/s with age increasing 1 year.The girls older than 9 years had the Qmax similar to that of adults.In children,the Qmax,mean uroflow rate and urine volume increased with the increase in body surface area.Similarly,the Qmax and mean uroflow rate increased with the increase in urine volume voided.Conclusions The Qmax of boys younger than 7 years and girls younger than 9 years is obviously related with age.

Assay of gram-negative bacteria 16SrRNA gene in chronic abacterial prostatitis / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To explore the possible etiological factors in chronic abacterial prostatitis. Methods 16SrRNA gene of gram-negative bacteria was assayed in 10 urethral swab and 24 EPS samples from the patients with chronic abacterial prostatitis.Also,samples from 10 normal male adults (controls) EPS were assayed by the same technique. Results Among the 24 chronic abacterial prostatitis EPS samples,16SrDNA was positive in 13.But the result was negative in all the urethral swab samples.Only one of the 10 normal EPS was positive for 16SrRNA gene( P

A modified transperineal approach to treat posterior urethral atresia in boys / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To evaluate the treatment of traumatic posterior urethral atresia in boys via a modified transperineal approach. Methods The transperineal approach was adepted in 11 cases with transecting the central perineal teadon, excising the ligaments of arcuate pubis and the traumatic scar, so that end-to-end anastomosis of urethra could be achieved with good exposure. Results 10 cases were cured after the first operation, where as one patient needed the procedure for 3 times. Conclusions The modified transperineal approach provide a good exposure for the anastomosis of urethra in boys.

One-stage repair for 205 cases of boy hypospadias with different procedures / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To evaluate surgical results an d choice of various procedures for hypospadias repair in boys.323 cases of hypospa dias were treated from 1995-2002,and of these,205 boys whose average age was 5.1 years had underwent different surgical procedure for hypospadias. M ethods 205 boys with hypospadias were retrospectively analysed.MAGPA (5 cases),Mathieu(7),Onlay island flap(9) were given to boys of hypospadias wit hout chordee.Duckett procedure (127),Modified Denis-Browne (16),Bladder mucosa graft technique (16),Duckett plus Duplay techniques(25) were adopted for hypospa dias with chordee. Results There were 19 cases with uret hra fistula and 1 case with external orifice stricture of urethra.The success ra te for all cases was 90.2%,and morbidity of all complications was 9.8%.The compl ication for Duckett techniques was 7.8%(10/127),Modified Denis-Browne 12.5%(2/1 6),Mathieu 28.6%(2/7),Duplay plus Duckett 16.0%(4/25),Bladder mucosa graft techn ique 6.3%(1/16) and Onlay 11.2%(1/9). Conclusions It is suggested that a complete mastery of applications for different surgical approac h and a proper selection of various surgical methods according to individual pat ient’s condition can reduce complication of operation.