ABSTRACT
Objective:To quantitatively evaluate the biomechanical properties and proprioception by comparing the range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, stiffness and proprioception of ankle joint in patients with ankle sprain, in order to provide therapeutic strategy for the patients with ankle sprain. Methods:From April to July, 2019, 21 patients with ankle sprain were included. The ROM and muscle strength of bilateral ankle joint were recorded, and the stiffness was evaluated by ankle joint training assistant system, at the end of dorsiflexion and plantarflexion, and plantarflexion 20°. The proprioception of ankle was quantitatively evaluated, including motion perception threshold (MPT) and passive position sense (PAPS). The ROM, muscle strength, joint stiffness, MPT and PAPS were compared, and the correlation among ROM, joint stiffness and proprioception were analyzed. Results:Compared with the unaffected side, the dorsiflexion and plantarflexion ROM decreased (|t| > 2.817, P < 0.05), the dorsiflexion and plantarflexion muscle strength decreased (|t| > 5.785, P < 0.01), the stiffness at the end of plantarflexion increased (t = 3.036, P = 0.007) in the affected side. However, there was no significant difference in stiffness at the end of dorsiflexion and dorsiflexion 20° between two sides (t < 0.874, P > 0.05), nor in MPT and PAPS (t < 0.695, P > 0.05). The plantarflexion ROM on the affected side was negatively correlated with the stiffness at the end of plantarflexion (r = -0.466, P < 0.05) and MPT (r = -0.613, P < 0.05), and MPT was positively correlated with the stiffness at the end of plantarflexion (r = 0.469, P < 0.05). Conclusion:The dorsiflexion and plantarflexion ROM and muscle strength decreased in the patients with ankle sprain, while the stiffness at the end of plantarflexion increased, which was related to proprioception. Quantitative measurements of ankle joint biomechanics and proprioception contributed to making ankle rehabilitation strategies. Rehabilitation after ankle sprain included training for ROM and muscle strength, and plantarflexion stretch to improve the plantarflexion stiffness, which may promote the recovery of proprioception and ankle function.
ABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the automatic biochemical analyzer when used to detect urinary vanilmandelic acid (VMA), and to compare it with manual method. Methods The automatic biochemical analyzer using homogenous enzyme immunoassay technology was compared with the manual method on accuracy, precision, linear range, recovery rate, anti-interference capability and etc when used to detect VMA.The comparison was also carried out on positive rate and etc when the two methods were used to test the urine specimens of the healthy subjects and suspected patients of hypertension, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Results The two methods both had the results on accuracy, precision, linear range, recovery rate, anti-interference capability meet the requirements described in the instruction of reagent kit, while the analyzer gained advantages over the manual method.The positive rates by the two methods for testing urine specimens were similar,while the analyzer behaved better in diagnosing the patient with critical value.Conclusion The analyzer proves better than the manual method when used to detect VMA,and thus is worthy promoting in clinical trial.
ABSTRACT
Objective To determine the inhibitory effect and mechanism of metformin ( MF) on photo-damage of human skin fibroblasts ( HSF) induced by UVA .Methods Human skin fibroblasts were randomly divided into con-trol group, UVA group and UVA+MF group.The proliferation of HSF was detected by CCK-8 assay kit.SA-β-gal staining was performed to evaluate the senescence state .The level of ROS was examined by fluorescence probe DCF-DA staining using flow cytometry .Real-time PCR was used to determine mRNA expression of senescence -asso-ciated signals of MMP 1 and MMP3.The protein expression of MMP 1, MMP3, SOD1 and SOD2 were measured by Western blot .R esults To the proliferation of HSF , 0.01 mmol/L Metformin had no significant effect , but 0.1 and 1 mmol/L Metformin depressed significantly ( P<0.05 ) .Compared with the Control group , it showed that UVA irradiation increased the positive rate of SA-β-gal staining ( P<0.01 ) , the level of ROS ( P<0.05 ) , mRNA and protein expression of MMP1 and MMP3 significantly(P<0.01);Also decreased the expression of SOD1 and SOD2 ( P<0.01) .Compared with the UVA group , it showed that metformin decreased the positive rate of SA-β-gal staining (P<0.05), the level of ROS(P<0.05), mRNA and protein expression of MMP1 and MMP3 significantly(P<0.05);Also increased the expression of SOD 1 ( P<0.01 ) and SOD2.Conclusions Metfomin can inhibit photo-damage of human skin fibroblasts induced by UVA via decreasing ROS and metal matrix protease generation , also the improvement of cellular antioxidant capacity .
ABSTRACT
AIM To observe the effects of Kelisha Capsules (Angelicae dahuricae Radix,Atractylodis Rhizoma,Acori tatarinowii Rhizoma,etc.) on rats with acetic acid colitis.METHODS Seventy rats were randomly divided into normal group,model group,Montmorillonite Powder group,sulfasalazine (SASP) group,low-,medium-and high-dose of Kelisha Capsules groups.Except for the normal group,10％ acetic acid solution was injected into the anus of rats in another six groups to establish model for ulcerative colitis.After administration for fourteen days,general conditions and status of feces were observed,the levels of serum IL-1β,IL-6,TNF-α and EGF were measured on the 1 st,10th,14th days by ELISA.After the 15th day,the injury to colon mucosa of rats was observed,and damage indexes were evaluated.RESULTS Compared with the model group,the inflammatory condition of colon mucosa in the Kelisha Capsules groups was improved,which was less obvious than that in the SASP group.Compared with the SASP group,the levels of serum IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-oα in the Kelisha Capsules groups were increased on the 10th,14th days,and the difference between the low-dose group and the SASP group had statistical significance (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with the Montmorillonite Powder group,the level of serum EGF in the Kelisha Capsules groups was decreased on the 10th,14th days,which was higher than that in the SASP group,and the difference between the high-dose group and the SASP group had statistical significance (P ＜ 0.05).CONCLUSION The effect of Kelisha Capsules on rats with acetic acid colitis is better than that of Montmorillonite Powder,but is not as effective as that of SASP.
ABSTRACT
AIM To observe the effects of Kelisha Capsules (Angelicae dahuricae Radix,Atractylodis Rhizoma,Acori tatarinowii Rhizoma,etc.) on rats with acetic acid colitis.METHODS Seventy rats were randomly divided into normal group,model group,Montmorillonite Powder group,sulfasalazine (SASP) group,low-,medium-and high-dose of Kelisha Capsules groups.Except for the normal group,10％ acetic acid solution was injected into the anus of rats in another six groups to establish model for ulcerative colitis.After administration for fourteen days,general conditions and status of feces were observed,the levels of serum IL-1β,IL-6,TNF-α and EGF were measured on the 1 st,10th,14th days by ELISA.After the 15th day,the injury to colon mucosa of rats was observed,and damage indexes were evaluated.RESULTS Compared with the model group,the inflammatory condition of colon mucosa in the Kelisha Capsules groups was improved,which was less obvious than that in the SASP group.Compared with the SASP group,the levels of serum IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-oα in the Kelisha Capsules groups were increased on the 10th,14th days,and the difference between the low-dose group and the SASP group had statistical significance (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with the Montmorillonite Powder group,the level of serum EGF in the Kelisha Capsules groups was decreased on the 10th,14th days,which was higher than that in the SASP group,and the difference between the high-dose group and the SASP group had statistical significance (P ＜ 0.05).CONCLUSION The effect of Kelisha Capsules on rats with acetic acid colitis is better than that of Montmorillonite Powder,but is not as effective as that of SASP.
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the mechanism of plant growing promoted by Mycorrhizal fungus through the difference of proteomes.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>The differential proteomes between uninoculated and inoculated endophytic fungi, Epulorhiza sp. on Anoectochilus roxburghii were analyzed by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and MALDI-TOF/TOF mass spectrum.</p><p><b>RESULT AND CONCLUSION</b>Twenty-seven protein spots were analyzed by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS). Twenty-two candidate proteins were identified by database comparisons. The function of these proteins mostly involved in signal transduction, metabolic regulation, as well as photosynthesis and substance metabolism. The results indicate that the regulator control system of plant is influenced by fungi action, and the positive regulation improves substance metabolism and photosynthesis, which results in strong plant and higher resistance. It is also deduced that silent genes may exist in endosymbiosis plants.</p>
Subject(s)
Basidiomycota , Physiology , Electrophoresis, Gel, Two-Dimensional , Host-Pathogen Interactions , Mycorrhizae , Physiology , Orchidaceae , Metabolism , Microbiology , Plant Proteins , Proteome , Proteomics , Methods , Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-IonizationABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the clinical application of multi-planar reformation (MPR) for the diagnosis of superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A retrospective study was conducted on 9 patients who were diagnosed with SSCD syndrome in the Otology and Skull Base Surgery group of Fudan University. Three radiologists analyzed all the patients' 0.75 mm-collimated axial and coronal images and 0.75 mm-collimated MPR images, and they came up with the same results.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>There were 18 superior semicircular canal in the 9 patients, of whom 9 were intact and 9 were defective. All the defective superior semicircular displayed a definite dehiscence in all the MPR images, which indicated the sensitivity was 100%; however, 7 of the 9 defective superior semicircular canal were diagnosed as dehiscence in axial images, while 8 of the 9 were diagnosed in coronal images, but the sensitivities were 77.8% and 88.9% respectively. The results of the other 9 with intact superior semicircular canal displayed in the MPR, axial, and coronal images were also different. In the MPR images, they all displayed definite intact roof over the superior semicircular canal. There were 2 dehiscence in all axial and coronal images, and the specificities were 77.8%.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The MPR image is more useful in diagnosis of superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome than that of the routine axial and coronal images.</p>