Association between ACTN3 gene R577X polymorphism and blood lipid levels in an elderly Chinese Han population in Rugao,China / 复旦学报（医学版）

Objective To explore the association between ACTN3 gene R577X polymorphism and serum lipid levels in an elderly Chinese Han population.Methods This study was based on the ageing arm of The Rugao Longevity and Ageing Study (RtLAS).Genotyping was performed by Taqman MGB method.Lipids includedtotal cholesterol (TC),triglyceride (TG),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).Cut points of dyslipidemia were based on that reported in the NCEP ATPIII.We explored the associations between R577X polymorphism loci and dyslipidemia by using analysis of covariance and logistic regression analysis.Results Overall 1 618 samples was included (741 males and 877 females) in this study.Covariance analysis found that TC level of RR,XX and RX genotype in the general population were 1.34,1.37,1.43 mmol/L with an increasing trend (P =0.024);TC and LDL-C levels of RR,XX and RX genotype (TC:5.13,5.29,5.43 mmol/L,P =0.004;LDL-C:2.76,2.88,3.00 mmol/L,P =0.004) were significantly different in females.Logistic regression analysis showed that the increased copies of X allele were significantly associated with increased TC and LDL-C levels in the general population and females.For the general population,TC:OR=1.184,95％CI:1.030-1.361,P =0.018;LDL-C:OR =1.334,95％CI:1.101-1.588,P=0.003;For females,TC:OR=1.332,95％ CI:1.102-1.616,P =0.003;LDL-C:OR =1.549,95 ％CI:1.208-1.986,P =0.001.After adjusting for other covariates,the above associations remained significant.Conclusions ACTN3 gcnc R577X polymorphism is associated with plasma TC and LDL-C levels in elderly woman of Han populations in Rugao,China.

Paclitaxel-eluting balloon versus drug-eluting stent for in-stent restenosis: comparative study of curative effect / 介入放射学杂志

Objective To compare the safety and effectiveness of drug-eluting balloon (DEB) with paclitaxel and drug eluting stent (DES) in treating in-stent restenosis (ISR).Methods The clinical data of a total of 76 patients with ISR,who were admitted to authors' hospital to receive stem implantation during the period from January 2012 to September 2014,were retrospectively analyzed.According to the therapeutic means,the patients were divided into paclitaxel DEB group (n=32) and paclitaxel DES group (n=44).The general clinical information and coronary artery angiography findings were collected.The patients were followed up for one year;the all-cause mortality,cardiac death,myocardial infarction,in-stent thrombosis,target lesion revascularization,target vessel revascularization,and major adverse cardiac events were documented.Results No obvious difference in the general data of patients existed between group DEB and group DES (P＞0.05).The incidences of left anterior descending artery ISR in DEB group and in DES group were 43.75％ and 47.73％ respectively.The ISR target vessel types of the two groups were quite similar (P＞0.05).No statistically significant differences in ISR type,ISR lesion type and characteristics of in-stent restenosis existed between the two groups (P＞0.05).One-year following-up examinations indicated that no statistically significant differences in all-cause mortality,cardiac death,myocardial infarction,in-stent thrombosis,target lesion revascularization,target vessel revascularization,and major adverse cardiac events existed between the two groups (P＞0.05).Further analysis revealed that no significant difference in event-free survival existed between the two groups (P＞0.05).Conclusion For the treatment of ISR,the use of paclitaxel DEB is safe and feasible,its curative effect is not less than DES.

Neuron-secreted factors promote the growth of skeletal muscle cells / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:There is no effective treatment for muscle atrophy caused by peripheral nerve damage. Skeletal muscle cel s, a structural unit of muscle contraction, can be used for studies on muscle atrophy when cultured in vitro. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the promotion effect of neuron-secreted factors on the growth of skeletal muscle cel s in vitro. METHODS:Skeletal muscle cel s primary cultured in vitro were divided into two groups:experimental group with neuron-secreted factors, and control group with common culture medium, respectively. Afterwards, the number of skeletal muscle cel s and expression level of alpha actin were detected by hematoxylin-eosin staining and immunohistochemical staining, respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The number of skeletal muscle cel s and expression level of alpha actin in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). In conclusion, neuron-secreted factors have the ability of promoting the growth of skeletal muscle cel s and may be helpful for denervated muscle atrophy.

Expression of Col9a1 Gene in Ankle Tissue of Rat Model of Idiopathic Congenital Talipes Equinovarus / 沈阳医学院学报

Objective:To investigate the expression of Col9a1 gene in ankle tissue of rat model of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus (ICTEV) . Methods:ICTEV rat model was established. Immunofluorescence staining and immunohistochemical dyeing technology were used to detect the expression of Col9a1 protein in ankle tissue of model group and control group. Results:The expression level of Col9a1 protein in ankle tissue in model group was higher than that in the control group (P<0.05),Col9a1 gene expressed primarily in soft tissue and cartilage membrane. Conclusion:The increasing expression level of Col9a1 gene in ankle tissue of ICTEV rats may be related to clubfoot deformity.

Preparation of the small intestinal submucosa sponge / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Studies have found that smal intestinal submucosa that is directly implanted into the lesion cannoteffectively promote celgrowth and differentiationin vivoandin vitro, because of its smal pore size and poor permeability. OBJECTIVE:To establish the smal intestinal submucosa sponge and to explore its morphological characteristics. METHODS:Porcinesmall intestinal submucosa was prepared by physiochemical method. Thenthe small intestinal submucosa with the mass fraction of 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% was cross-linked by 50, 100 and150 mmol/L 1-ehyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodimide hydrochloride, respectively, so as to obtain smal intestinal submucosa sponge, whose morphology was detected by lighting and scanning electron microscope. In the meanwhile, smal intestinal submucosa as control group, and smal intestinal submucosa sponge as test groupwere intramuscularly implanted into the back of rats,respectively. At 1, 2 and 3 weeks after implantation, histological changes andimplantdegradation were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The smal intestinal submucosa sponge, which was prepared by the smal intestinal submucosa with the mass fraction of 1% and 100 mmol/L cross-linking agent, had elastic and close space structure, uniform pore size and regular structure, so it was selected as the implant into themuscle.At 1 week after implantation, in the test group,the mesh sponge had the complete structure withfew neutrophils, lymphocytes and giant cel reaction, andsoft tissue hyperplasia and migration surrounding the implant appeared;in the control group,there were numerous inflammatory cels, and wound adhesion and little migration of surrounding tissues could be found.At 3 weeks, inflammatory cels mostly disappeared, and fibroblast-like cels and vascular components appeared, with thinner and regular colagen fiber bundles, and connective tissue-like structures could be found. In contrast, the control group stil had numerous inflammatory cels and few colagen fibers. In conclusion, smal intestinal submucosa sponge isapotential material used asthe tissue-engineered skinscaffold.

Related factors about microcirulatory injury following elective PCI for elder patients with stable angina / 实用医学杂志

Objective To investigate microvascular injury-related factors post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods Seventy-two elderly patients with stable angina , who underwent PCI from February 2009 to February 2014, were enrolled in this study. The index of microvascular resistance (IMR) was assessed and the clinical data were collected. The correlation between general clinical data and the IMR value before and after PCI were analyzed, and regression analysis was conducted on the relevant factors with postoperative microcirculation after PCI. Results After PCI, FFR, CFR, CK-MB, troponin were higher than those before PCI, with significant differences (P < 0.05). Linear regression analysis result showed that glycated hemoglobin, the degree of stenosis after PCI were positively correlated with IMR, but ejection fraction and CFR before PCI were negatively correlated with IMR. Conclusion Clinically, diabetes, severe vascular stenosis, low ejection fraction, low CFR before PCI in patients with unstable angina may likely occur microcirculation after PCI.

Analysis of related risk factors for bypass graft occlusion in elderly patients after coronary artery bypass grafting / 中华老年医学杂志

Objective To explore the related risk factors for bypass graft occlusion in patients within 1 year after coronary artery bypass grafting,in order to provide the basis for the prevention of postoperative bypass graft occlusion.Methods Clinical data of 197 cases treated with coronary artery bypass grafting were collected,and the incidence rate of bypass graft occlusion and its related risk factors were analyzed.Results Graft occlusion occurred in 28 (14.2％) of 197 patients.The incidence rate of bypass graft occlusion were much higher in patients with BMI ≥24 kg/m2,smoking,hypertension,hyperlipemia,diabetes,peripheral vascular diseases and cerebrovascular disease than in patients with BMI ＜24 kg/m2,non-smoking,patients without hypertension,hyperlipemia,diabetes,peripheral vascular diseases or cerebrovascular disease (20.0％ vs.9.8％,22.4％ vs.10.8％,21.2％ vs.3.8％,31.1％ vs.9.2％,23.4％ vs.9.8％,25.5％ vs.10.7％,26.3％ vs.11.3％,x2 =4.106,4.534,11.735,13.658,6.615,6.486,5.656,respectively,P=0.043,0.033,0.001,＜0.001,0.010,0.011,0.017).Smoking,diabetes,hyperlipidemia,peripheral vascular diseases and cerebrovascular disease were the independent risk factors for bypass graft occlusion.Conclusions Many risk factors are related with short-term postoperative bypass graft occlusion in patients with coronary artery bypass grafting.The corresponding control measures should be conducted to decrease the risk of postoperative bypass graft occlusion,aiming directly at the risk factors,especially the independent risk factors.

Study on the susceptible factors of atherosclerotic stenosis in proximal of the coronary artery myocardial bridges / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective To study the susceptible factors of atherosclerotic stenosis before the coronary artery myocardial bridges.Methods The data from 88 myocardial bridge cases which received coronary angiography were statistically analyzed.Sixty-seven cages which suffered from atherosclerofic stenesis in proximal of the myocardial bridges were recruited into group A,and the other 21 cases which suffered no atherosclerotic stenosis or from atherosclerotic stenosis in distal of the myocardial bridges were mcmited into group B.Difference of the age,gender,length of myocardial bridge,systolic blood pressure (SBP),diastolic blood pressure (DBP),pulse pressure (PP),the oppression degree of myocardial bridge (Nobel classification),fasting plasma glucose (FPG),and blood fat,and so on,in two groups,were observed and statistically analyzed.Results The difference of the Nobel classification,SBP and PP in two groups showed a statistical significance (P＜0.05).While the difference of the age,gender,length of myocardial bridge,DBP,FPG,total cholesterol,low-density hpoprotein in two groups showed no statistical significance (P＞0.05).A further regression analysis suggested that Nobel classification and PP had a correlation with the comphcation of stonosis before the myocardial bridge (r=3.0569,0.9740,P＜0.05).Conclusions High blood pressure cases are liable to suffer from myocardial bridge.Myocardial bridges themselves trend to promote or accelerate the atherosclerotic stenosis of the coronary arteries before.them.The oppression degree of myocardial bridge and PP has a correlation with the complication of stenosis before the myocardial bridge,while has no correlations with age,gender,bloodfat,SBP,DBP,FPG,length of myocardial bridge,and so on.