作者调查了黄河三角洲盐碱地丛枝菌根(Arbuscular mycorrhizae, AM)真菌的资源状况。共分离鉴定出Acaulospora属6种, Archaespora属2种, Glomus 属24种, 其中G. melanosporum, G. pansihalos, G. pustulatum, G. tenebrosum等4种为我国...作者调查了黄河三角洲盐碱地丛枝菌根(Arbuscular mycorrhizae, AM)真菌的资源状况。共分离鉴定出Acaulospora属6种, Archaespora属2种, Glomus 属24种, 其中G. melanosporum, G. pansihalos, G. pustulatum, G. tenebrosum等4种为我国的新记录种。展开更多
An in situ hybridization technique for localization of calmodulin(CaM) mRNA in isolated entire embryo sacs and proembryos in Nicotiana tabacum L.cv.W38 has been developed. This technique can be applied to smal...An in situ hybridization technique for localization of calmodulin(CaM) mRNA in isolated entire embryo sacs and proembryos in Nicotiana tabacum L.cv.W38 has been developed. This technique can be applied to small amounts of materials in which a whole view of CaM mRNA distribution can be obtained. The authors revealed that CaM mRNA expression changes dramatically before and after fertilization. Especially interesting is that a prominent CaM mRNA band appears between the egg apparatus and polar nuclei temporarily during the period of pollination and fertilization. The band disappears just prior to fertilization and expands to a fan_shaped region that occupies the micropylar portion of the embryo sac. After fertilization, CaM mRNA accumulates in the elongated zygotes with higher concentration in their chalazal portion than in the micropylar portion. Such an asymmetrical pattern continues to manifest in the early proembryos. It is supposed that CaM mRNA may be involved in the early events and signaling steps associated with double fertilization and zygote polarization in higher plants.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the potential benef it of Fujinon in-telligent chromo endoscopy(FICE)-assisted small bowel capsule endoscopy(SBCE)for detection and character-ization of small bowel lesions in patients with obscure ...AIM:To investigate the potential benef it of Fujinon in-telligent chromo endoscopy(FICE)-assisted small bowel capsule endoscopy(SBCE)for detection and character-ization of small bowel lesions in patients with obscure gastroenterology bleeding(OGIB).METHODS:The SBCE examinations(Pillcam SB2,Giv-en Imaging Ltd)were retrospectively analyzed by two GI fellows(observers)with and without FICE enhance-ment.Randomization was such that a fellow did not assess the same examination with and without FICE enhancement.The senior consultant described f indings as P0,P1 and P2 lesions(non-pathological,intermedi-ate bleed potential,high bleed potential),which were considered as reference f indings.Main outcome mea-surements:Inter-observer correlation was calculated using kappa statistics.Sensitivity and specif icity for P2 lesions was calculated for FICE and white light SBCE.RESULTS:In 60 patients,the intra-class kappa cor-relations between the observers and reference f indings were 0.88 and 0.92(P2),0.61 and 0.79(P1),for SBCE using FICE and white light,respectively.Overall 157 le-sions were diagnosed using FICE as compared to 114 with white light SBCE(P = 0.15).For P2 lesions,the sensitivity was 94% vs 97% and specif icity was 95% vs 96% for FICE and white light,respectively.Five(P2 le-sions)out of 55 arterio-venous malformations could be better characterized by FICE as compared to white light SBCE.Significantly more P0 lesions were diagnosed when FICE was used as compared to white light(39 vs 8,P < 0.001).CONCLUSION:FICE was not better than white light for diagnosing and characterizing signif icant lesions on SBCE for OGIB.FICE detected signif icantly more non-pathological lesions.Nevertheless,some vascular le-sions could be more accurately characterized with FICE as compared to white light SBCE.展开更多
AIM: The balance between oxidants and antioxidants can play an important role in the initiation and development of liver diseases. Recently, we have described a new automated method for the determination of total ant...AIM: The balance between oxidants and antioxidants can play an important role in the initiation and development of liver diseases. Recently, we have described a new automated method for the determination of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in human serum and plasma.METHODS: We measured TAC and corrected TAC (CTACabstraction of interactions due to endogenous uric acid,bilirubin and albumin) in 52 patients with chronic liver diseases (41 patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC),10 patients with chronic hepatitis C and 13 patients with viral HCV cirrhosis) as well as in 10 healthy controls. In 23 PBC patients measurement were also done 6 mo after treatment with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA). The TAC assay was based on a modification of the crocin bleaching assay. The results were correlated with routine laboratory measurements and the histological stage of PBC.RESULTS: There were no significant differences in TAC between the various groups. However, CTAC was considerably increased in the PBC group compared to controls and cirrhotics. Analysis of these patients according to disease stages showed that this increase was an early phenomenon observed only in stages I and II compared to controls, cirrhotics and patients with chronic hepatitis C).After 6 mo of treatment with UDCA, levels of CTAC decreased to those similar to that of controls.CONCLUSION: Patients in the early stages of PBC present with high levels of corrected total antioxidant capacity and this maybe related to the pathophysiology of the disease. UDCA treatment restores the levels of CTAC to control levels.展开更多
Objective To investigate the diagnosis and therapy of mediastinal enterogenous cysts in children. Methods Clinical data of 17 cases with mediastinal enterogenous cysts within 19 years in our hospital were retrospectiv...Objective To investigate the diagnosis and therapy of mediastinal enterogenous cysts in children. Methods Clinical data of 17 cases with mediastinal enterogenous cysts within 19 years in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Results One case was intramural esophageal cyst and 16 cases were enteric cysts, two among which were complicated with abdominal enteric duplications. Most cases presented with symptoms of respiratory distress. Twelve cases were complicated with vertebral anomalies. Ultrasound helpful in confirming the cystic nature of these lesions. posterior mediastinum. of 12 cases and magnetic resonance imaging of 4 cases were Eight cases had technetium-99m pertechnetate scintigraphy of posterior mediastinum.Conclusions Most patients present with symptoms of respiratory distress, complicated with vertebral anomalies. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging may be helpful in confirming the cystic nature of these lesions. Technetium-99m pertechnetate scintigraphy is the most effective method for differentiation of the disease from other mediastinal cysts.展开更多
AIM: To assess the diagnostic success and outcome among patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding who underwent total enteroscopy with double-balloon endoscopy.
AIM:To identify optimum timing to maximize diagnostic yield by capsule endoscopy (CE) in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB).METHODS:We identified patients who underwent CE at our institution from A...AIM:To identify optimum timing to maximize diagnostic yield by capsule endoscopy (CE) in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB).METHODS:We identified patients who underwent CE at our institution from August 2003 to December 2009.Patient medical records were reviewed to determine type of OGIB (occult,overt),CE results and complications,and timing of CE with respect to onset of bleeding.RESULTS:Out of 385 patients investigated for OGIB,284 (74%) had some lesion detected by CE.In 222 patients (58%),definite lesions were detected that could unequivocally explain OGIB.Small bowel ulcer/erosions secondary to Crohn's disease,tuberculosis or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent use were the commonest lesions detected.Patients with overt GI bleeding for < 48 h before CE had the highest diagnostic yield (87%).This was significantly greater (P < 0.05) compared to that in patients with overt bleeding prior to 48 h (68%),as well as those with occult OGIB (59%).CONCLUSION:We established the importance of early CE in management of OGIB.CE within 48 h of overt bleeding has the greatest potential for lesion detection.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the clinical impact of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) before double-balloon endoscopy (DBE) for patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB).
Patients with infl ammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). Risk factors for the development of CRC in the setting of IBD include disease duration, anatomic extent of disease, ag...Patients with infl ammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). Risk factors for the development of CRC in the setting of IBD include disease duration, anatomic extent of disease, age at time of diagnosis, severity of inflammation, family history of colon cancer, and concomitant primary sclerosing cholangitis. The current surveillance strategy of surveillance colonoscopy with multiple random biopsies most likely reduces morbidity and mortality associated with IBD-related CRC. Unfortunately, surveillance colonoscopy also has severe limitations including high cost, sampling error at time of biopsy, and interobserver disagreement in histologically grading dysplasia. Furthermore, once dysplasia is detected there is disagreement about its management. Advances in endoscopic imaging techniques are already underway, and may potentially aid in dysplasia detection and improve overall surveillance outcomes. Management of dysplasia depends predominantly on the degree and focality of dysplasia, with the mainstay of management involving either proctocolectomy or continued colonoscopic surveillance. Lastly, continued research into additional chemopreventive agents may increase our arsenal in attempting to reduce the incidence of IBD-associated CRC.展开更多
Objective: We measured CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) levels in both serum and bile from patients with coloroctal cancer (CRC) to evaluate the relationship between bile CEA levels and liver metastasis (LM). Met...Objective: We measured CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) levels in both serum and bile from patients with coloroctal cancer (CRC) to evaluate the relationship between bile CEA levels and liver metastasis (LM). Methods: Throe groups were enrolled in our study. Primary CRC group: 27 patients with CRC but without LM; LM group: 14 patients with LM from CRC; Controlled group: 20 patients with benign biliary diseases (cholelithiasis or cholecystitis). Both serum and bile were collected to measure CEA levels in all groups but only bile CEA was measured in controlled group. Results: Bile CEA level in LM group was significantly higher than that of the primary CRC group (314.27 and 13.07 ng/mL respectively; P 〈 0.05). In LM group bile CEA level was significantly higher than serum CEA level (314.27 and 43.51 ng/mL respectively; P 〈 0.05). Bile CEA level was more relevant to the number and size of LM than the primary tumor factors. Conclusion: In confirmed CRC liver metastasis, the bile CEA level is significantly elevated. Bile CEA assay may be of potential value in diagnosis of liver metastasis,especially for the occult LM.展开更多
文摘作者调查了黄河三角洲盐碱地丛枝菌根(Arbuscular mycorrhizae, AM)真菌的资源状况。共分离鉴定出Acaulospora属6种, Archaespora属2种, Glomus 属24种, 其中G. melanosporum, G. pansihalos, G. pustulatum, G. tenebrosum等4种为我国的新记录种。
文摘An in situ hybridization technique for localization of calmodulin(CaM) mRNA in isolated entire embryo sacs and proembryos in Nicotiana tabacum L.cv.W38 has been developed. This technique can be applied to small amounts of materials in which a whole view of CaM mRNA distribution can be obtained. The authors revealed that CaM mRNA expression changes dramatically before and after fertilization. Especially interesting is that a prominent CaM mRNA band appears between the egg apparatus and polar nuclei temporarily during the period of pollination and fertilization. The band disappears just prior to fertilization and expands to a fan_shaped region that occupies the micropylar portion of the embryo sac. After fertilization, CaM mRNA accumulates in the elongated zygotes with higher concentration in their chalazal portion than in the micropylar portion. Such an asymmetrical pattern continues to manifest in the early proembryos. It is supposed that CaM mRNA may be involved in the early events and signaling steps associated with double fertilization and zygote polarization in higher plants.
文摘AIM:To investigate the potential benef it of Fujinon in-telligent chromo endoscopy(FICE)-assisted small bowel capsule endoscopy(SBCE)for detection and character-ization of small bowel lesions in patients with obscure gastroenterology bleeding(OGIB).METHODS:The SBCE examinations(Pillcam SB2,Giv-en Imaging Ltd)were retrospectively analyzed by two GI fellows(observers)with and without FICE enhance-ment.Randomization was such that a fellow did not assess the same examination with and without FICE enhancement.The senior consultant described f indings as P0,P1 and P2 lesions(non-pathological,intermedi-ate bleed potential,high bleed potential),which were considered as reference f indings.Main outcome mea-surements:Inter-observer correlation was calculated using kappa statistics.Sensitivity and specif icity for P2 lesions was calculated for FICE and white light SBCE.RESULTS:In 60 patients,the intra-class kappa cor-relations between the observers and reference f indings were 0.88 and 0.92(P2),0.61 and 0.79(P1),for SBCE using FICE and white light,respectively.Overall 157 le-sions were diagnosed using FICE as compared to 114 with white light SBCE(P = 0.15).For P2 lesions,the sensitivity was 94% vs 97% and specif icity was 95% vs 96% for FICE and white light,respectively.Five(P2 le-sions)out of 55 arterio-venous malformations could be better characterized by FICE as compared to white light SBCE.Significantly more P0 lesions were diagnosed when FICE was used as compared to white light(39 vs 8,P < 0.001).CONCLUSION:FICE was not better than white light for diagnosing and characterizing signif icant lesions on SBCE for OGIB.FICE detected signif icantly more non-pathological lesions.Nevertheless,some vascular le-sions could be more accurately characterized with FICE as compared to white light SBCE.
文摘AIM: The balance between oxidants and antioxidants can play an important role in the initiation and development of liver diseases. Recently, we have described a new automated method for the determination of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in human serum and plasma.METHODS: We measured TAC and corrected TAC (CTACabstraction of interactions due to endogenous uric acid,bilirubin and albumin) in 52 patients with chronic liver diseases (41 patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC),10 patients with chronic hepatitis C and 13 patients with viral HCV cirrhosis) as well as in 10 healthy controls. In 23 PBC patients measurement were also done 6 mo after treatment with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA). The TAC assay was based on a modification of the crocin bleaching assay. The results were correlated with routine laboratory measurements and the histological stage of PBC.RESULTS: There were no significant differences in TAC between the various groups. However, CTAC was considerably increased in the PBC group compared to controls and cirrhotics. Analysis of these patients according to disease stages showed that this increase was an early phenomenon observed only in stages I and II compared to controls, cirrhotics and patients with chronic hepatitis C).After 6 mo of treatment with UDCA, levels of CTAC decreased to those similar to that of controls.CONCLUSION: Patients in the early stages of PBC present with high levels of corrected total antioxidant capacity and this maybe related to the pathophysiology of the disease. UDCA treatment restores the levels of CTAC to control levels.
文摘Objective To investigate the diagnosis and therapy of mediastinal enterogenous cysts in children. Methods Clinical data of 17 cases with mediastinal enterogenous cysts within 19 years in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Results One case was intramural esophageal cyst and 16 cases were enteric cysts, two among which were complicated with abdominal enteric duplications. Most cases presented with symptoms of respiratory distress. Twelve cases were complicated with vertebral anomalies. Ultrasound helpful in confirming the cystic nature of these lesions. posterior mediastinum. of 12 cases and magnetic resonance imaging of 4 cases were Eight cases had technetium-99m pertechnetate scintigraphy of posterior mediastinum.Conclusions Most patients present with symptoms of respiratory distress, complicated with vertebral anomalies. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging may be helpful in confirming the cystic nature of these lesions. Technetium-99m pertechnetate scintigraphy is the most effective method for differentiation of the disease from other mediastinal cysts.
文摘AIM: To assess the diagnostic success and outcome among patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding who underwent total enteroscopy with double-balloon endoscopy.
文摘AIM:To identify optimum timing to maximize diagnostic yield by capsule endoscopy (CE) in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB).METHODS:We identified patients who underwent CE at our institution from August 2003 to December 2009.Patient medical records were reviewed to determine type of OGIB (occult,overt),CE results and complications,and timing of CE with respect to onset of bleeding.RESULTS:Out of 385 patients investigated for OGIB,284 (74%) had some lesion detected by CE.In 222 patients (58%),definite lesions were detected that could unequivocally explain OGIB.Small bowel ulcer/erosions secondary to Crohn's disease,tuberculosis or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent use were the commonest lesions detected.Patients with overt GI bleeding for < 48 h before CE had the highest diagnostic yield (87%).This was significantly greater (P < 0.05) compared to that in patients with overt bleeding prior to 48 h (68%),as well as those with occult OGIB (59%).CONCLUSION:We established the importance of early CE in management of OGIB.CE within 48 h of overt bleeding has the greatest potential for lesion detection.
文摘AIM: To evaluate the clinical impact of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) before double-balloon endoscopy (DBE) for patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB).
文摘Patients with infl ammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). Risk factors for the development of CRC in the setting of IBD include disease duration, anatomic extent of disease, age at time of diagnosis, severity of inflammation, family history of colon cancer, and concomitant primary sclerosing cholangitis. The current surveillance strategy of surveillance colonoscopy with multiple random biopsies most likely reduces morbidity and mortality associated with IBD-related CRC. Unfortunately, surveillance colonoscopy also has severe limitations including high cost, sampling error at time of biopsy, and interobserver disagreement in histologically grading dysplasia. Furthermore, once dysplasia is detected there is disagreement about its management. Advances in endoscopic imaging techniques are already underway, and may potentially aid in dysplasia detection and improve overall surveillance outcomes. Management of dysplasia depends predominantly on the degree and focality of dysplasia, with the mainstay of management involving either proctocolectomy or continued colonoscopic surveillance. Lastly, continued research into additional chemopreventive agents may increase our arsenal in attempting to reduce the incidence of IBD-associated CRC.
文摘Objective: We measured CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) levels in both serum and bile from patients with coloroctal cancer (CRC) to evaluate the relationship between bile CEA levels and liver metastasis (LM). Methods: Throe groups were enrolled in our study. Primary CRC group: 27 patients with CRC but without LM; LM group: 14 patients with LM from CRC; Controlled group: 20 patients with benign biliary diseases (cholelithiasis or cholecystitis). Both serum and bile were collected to measure CEA levels in all groups but only bile CEA was measured in controlled group. Results: Bile CEA level in LM group was significantly higher than that of the primary CRC group (314.27 and 13.07 ng/mL respectively; P 〈 0.05). In LM group bile CEA level was significantly higher than serum CEA level (314.27 and 43.51 ng/mL respectively; P 〈 0.05). Bile CEA level was more relevant to the number and size of LM than the primary tumor factors. Conclusion: In confirmed CRC liver metastasis, the bile CEA level is significantly elevated. Bile CEA assay may be of potential value in diagnosis of liver metastasis,especially for the occult LM.