1.Anti-tumor mechanism of CIK cells and research
Chunhua WANG ; Yifu HE ; Bing HU
Journal of International Oncology 2012;39(5):348-351
Cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells are T lymphocytes which have natural killer cell activity and antitumor activity.It is found that CIK cells play an important role in killing tumor cells by secreting cytotoxic granules and cytokines,activating NKG2D receptor and regulating oncogene expression.CIK cells can not only kill the tumor cells,but also can improve immune system and the quality of life of patients.A large number of studies have shown that CIK treatment is a new mode of cancer treatment without obvious adverse reactions and can be widely applied in clinical treatment.
2.Dynamic changes and significance of serum IL-1β and sE-selectin in patients with acute pancreatitis
Duanmin HU ; Chunhua ZHOU ; Shaofeng WANG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2010;10(6):386-388
Objective To investigate the dynamic changes and relationship between the serum levels of IL-1 β and sE-selectin in acute pancreatitis (AP) patients, and to study the predicative value for severity of AP.Methods Forty one patients with AP were divided into severe acute pancreatitis (SAP, 19 cases) group and mild acute pancreatitis (MAP, 22 cases) group.Their serum were collected at the 1st, 3rd, 7th, and 14th day after admission and the serum concentrations of IL-1 β and sE-selectin were detected by ELISA.Another 20healthy volunteers were selected as controls.Results The serum concentration of IL-1 β in control group was ( 18.71 ±2.43)ng/L, while they were (61.18 ±7.47)ng/L, (33.03 ±5.85)ng/L, (20.73 ±4.07)ng/L in MAP group at the 1st, 3rd, 7th day;and they were (86.91 ± 13.32) rng/L, (81.35 ± 12.71) ng/L,(64.93 ±5.99)ng/L, (21.40±49.13) ng/L at the 1st, 3rd, 7th and 14th day in SAP group.The serum concentration of IL - 1β of patients with SAP were markedly higher than those with MAP and normal controls on the 1st, 3rd, 7th day (P <0.05) and they decreased almost to normal on the 14th day.The serum concentration of sE-selectin was ( 10.69 ± 2.51 ) ng/ml, while they were ( 41.60 ± 6.85 ) ng/ml, ( 14.90 ±3.51)ng/ml, (9.85 ±2.88)ng/ml in MAP group at the 1st, 3rd, 7th day;and they were (84.73 ±15.37)ng/ml, ( 95.65 ± 13.06 ) ng/ml, ( 39.41 ± 3.73 ) ng/ml, ( 12.25 ± 2.29 ) ng/mlon the 1st, 3rd, 7 th and 14th day.The serum concentration of sE-selectin of patients with SAP were significantly higher than those with MAP and normal controls on the 1st, 3rd, 7th day (P <0.05 ) and there was no significant difference between SAP and control group on the 14th day.There was a positive correlation between the serum level of IL-1 β and sE-selectin in AP on the 1 st day after admission ( r = 0.851, P < 0.01 ).Conclusions The serum concentrations of IL-1 β and sE-selectin are useful for AP severity predication.
3.Clinical significance of early diagnosis and prognostic value of serum cell-free DNA on patients with cervical carcinoma
Yong HU ; Chunhua CHEN ; Fang NAN
Clinical Medicine of China 2015;(4):359-362
Objective To explore the clinical significance of the serum cell-free DNA on early diagnosis and prognostic value of patients with cervical carcinoma. Methods Forty-five patients with cervical carcinoma and 50 healthy women from May 2012 to February 2014 were selected from the Central Hospital of Ezhou. Serum cell-free DNA(cf-DNA),carbohydrate antigen125(CA125),carbohydrate antigen19-9(CA19-9), squamous cell carcinoma antigen( SCC ),β-human chorionic gonadotropin( β--HCG ) were detected by electrochemiluminescence analyzer. Results The levels of serum cf-DNA,SCC,β-HCG of patients in the cervical carcinoma group were(178. 8 ± 43. 4)μg/ L,(0. 7 ± 0. 3)μg/ L,(1. 3 ± 0. 4)kU/ L respectively, higher than those in health women((1 354. 7 ± 267. 2)μg/ L,(1. 4 ± 0. 4)μg/ L,(5. 2 ± 0. 6)kU/ L),and the differences were significant(t = 30. 690,9. 709,37. 614;P < 0. 001). Serum cf-DNA level of patients with Ⅱ-Ⅲperiod cervical carcinoma was(2 538. 8 ± 775. 3)μg/ L,higher than patients with Ⅰ period((1 244. 7 ± 253. 6)μg/ L;t = 8. 191,P < 0. 001). The area under the curve of ROC of serum cf-DNA,CA125,CA19-9, SCC,β-HCG were 0. 951 6,0. 638 2,0. 614 4,0. 805 7,0. 753 1 respectively and the AUC of serum cf-DNA was the largest. The sensibility,specificity,accuracy of cf-DNA were 75. 56% ,99. 13% ,93. 36% and 28. 32% , 93. 24% ,64. 26% in terms of CA125. Meanwhile,the sensibility,specificity,accuracy of CA19-9 were 19. 75% , 94. 47% ,67. 28% and 38. 87% ,88. 53% ,80. 16% in terms of SCC. The sensibility,specificity,accuracy of β-HCG were 43. 28% ,86. 21% ,77. 83% respectively. Conclusion Serum cf-DNA has high sensibility, specificity and accuracy in early diagnosis and prognostic value of patients with cervical carcinoma and it is worthy of clinical promotion.
4.Clinical analysis of 51 choledocholithiasis patients combined with juxtapapillary duodenal diverticular treated by endoscopic sphincterotomy
Chunhua FANG ; Shaoping LIU ; Yahua HU ; Xiaolan HU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(4):26-29
Objective To investigate the relationship between juxtapapillary duodenal diverticular (JPDD) and choledocholithiasis,and the effects of JPDD on endoscopic sphinctemtomy(EST) in treatment of choledocholithiasis.Methods Fifty-one cases of choledocholithiasis combined with JPDD (choledocholithiasis combined with JPDD group) and 210 cases of choledocholithiasis without JPDD (choledocholithiasis without JPDD group) were treated by EST,and the clinical data of patients in the two groups were retrospectively analyzed.The relationship between JPDD and choledocholithiasis was studied.The JPDD' influence on the intubation success rate of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP),the success rate of the stone removal by EST and complication were analyzed.Results The incidences of choledocholithiasis in patients of JPDD diameter < 1 cm,1-3 cm and > 3 cm were 39.3%(11/28),53.2% (33/62) and 7/8 respectively.The larger the JPDD diameter,the higher the incidence of choledocholithiasis,and there was statistical difference (P < 0.01).The incidence of choledocholithiasis in peripheral type JPDD was significantly higher than that in parallel type and circumvolution type [81.0%(17/21) vs.41.9%(26/62) and 8/15],and there were statistical differences (P <0.05).There was no statistical difference in the intubation success rate of ERCP between the two groups (P > 0.05),but the success rate of the stone removal by EST in choledocholithiasis combined with JPDD group was significantly lower than that in choledocholithiasis without JPDD group [91.8% (45/49) vs.99.5% (208/209)].The incidence of EST incision bleeding was significantly higher than that in choledocholithiasis without JPDD group [11.1% (5/45) vs.1.9% (4/208)],and there was statistical difference (P < 0.01) ; there were statistical differences in the incidences of others complication between the two groups (P > 0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that JPDD was independent risk factor for EST incision bleeding (P =0.043).Conclusions JPDD is relative with choledocholithiasis.JPDD makes EST a little more difficult and risky,while EST is still a safe and effective therapy for choledocholithiasis patients combined with JPDD.
5.A study on correlation between serum soluble epithelial cadherin and postoperative recurrence and prognosis in patients with advanced gastric cancer
Shaoping LIU ; Cheng CHANG ; Yahua HU ; Weiguo DONG ; Chunhua FANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2013;(8):3-6
Objective To investigate the correlation between serum soluble epithelial cadherin (sE-cad) and postoperative recurrence and prognosis in patients with advanced gastric cancer.Methods The level of serum sE-cad in 85 patients with advanced gastric cancer (advanced gastric cancer group) was detected by ELISA technique preoperative and postoperative 1 month,and compared with 30 healthy controls(control group).The patients in advanced gastric cancer group were followed up for 3 years,the level of serum sE-cad in recurrent patients and non-recurrent patients was compared.Results The level of serum sE-cad in advanced gastric cancer group preoperative was significantly higher than that in control group [(24.3 ± 14.8) μ g/L vs.(9.4 ± 3.8) μ g/L,P < 0.01].The level of serum sE-cad in advanced gastric cancer group was significantly decreased postoperative 1 month [(12.5 ± 6.4) μ g/L vs.(24.3 ± 14.8) μ g/L,P <0.01].The level of serum sE-cad in recurrent patients was significantly higher than that in non-recurrent patients and postoperative 1 month [(20.7 ±9.8)μg/L vs.(12.5 ±6.4),(14.8 ±6.2) μg/L,P<0.01].Univariate analysis revealed that preoperative high serum sE-cad level was related with tumor size,differentiated degree,lymph node metastasis ratio,depth of tumor invasion (P <0.05),but had no relationship with histological type(P> 0.05).Elevated preoperative serum sE-cad level negatively affected the postoperative survival rate and recurrence rate.Multivariate Logistic regression anaiysis revealed that preoperative serum sE-cad level was an independent risk factor for postoperative 3 years survival rate in advanced gastric cancer (HR =2.068,P =0.013).Conclusions Preoperative elevated serum sE-cad level is related with pathologic features in patients with advanced gastric cancer,and may be an important prognostic factor.Postoperative monitoring the level of serum sE-cad is useful for evaluating the prognosis and recurrence.
6.Clustered cases of healthcare-associated infection due to multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
Chunhua HU ; Huaide YANG ; Yulian WANG ; Tingting LI
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2017;16(3):229-232
Objective To investigate the sources and transmission routes of clustered cases of healthcare-associated infection(HAI) caused by multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (MDR-AB) in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital,and provide evidence for the prevention and control of HAI.Methods Clustered cases of MDR-AB HAI in ICU were investigated,specimens of patients and environment were collected and cultured,the isolated strains were performed antimicrobial susceptibility testing.Results Five strains of pathogenic bacteria were isolated from sputum of patients with HAI,5 infected patients were at adjacent beds from the same ICU;the onset time was on January 2-7,2016.A total of 21 strains of pathogenic bacteria were isolated from environmental specimens during the same period,these strains were from quilt,bedside cabinet,treatment trolley,faucet,bedrail,breathing tube,and hands of health care worker(HCWs).Antimicrobial susceptibility testing results showed that strains from patients and environment were all MDR AB,and had the similar antimicrobial resistance pattern.Conclusion The occurrence of clustered HAI cases is due to contamination of HCWs' hands and hospital environment by MDR-AB.
7.Survey and analysis of knowledge, attitude and practice of physical restraint on critical parents in secondary hospitals and tertiary hospitals in Hubei province
Ling WANG ; Xiaoping ZHU ; Fen HU ; Chunhua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(19):26-30
Objective To investigate the situation of knowledge,attitude and practice of physical restraint from nurses for critical parents in secondary hospitals and tertiary hospitals in Hubei province.Methods 300 nurses from four tertiary hospitals and four secondary hospitals were investigated for the situation of knowledge,attitude and practice of physical restraint by questionnaires.Results It showed that nurses had a good knowledge of physical restraint,(11.02±1.96),their attitude of physical restraint tended to be neutral,(34.99±3.52),the practice of physical restraint turned out to be at meddle-up level,(51.90±6.67).There was a statistically significant difference in the scores of physical restraint knowledge and practice between nurses who receive physical restraint train or not after they got a job,besides,there was also statistically significant difference in the scores of physical restraint knowledge between intensive department and non-intensive department,tertiary hospitals and secondary hospitals,however there was no statistically significant difference in the scores of physical restraint attitude and practice between them.Conclusions Compared with non-intensive department and secondary hospitals,the nurse managers of intensive department and tertiary hospitals should strengthen the training and education of physical restraint of clinical nurses,guide the nurses to build the positive attitude of physical restraint,to reduce the use of preventive physical restraint and then to promote their quality of practice on physical restraint.
8.Establishing a macrophage-derived foam cell model using U937cell lines
Shiying TANG ; Guicai HU ; Fengguo YANG ; Dawei XU ; Chunhua LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2007;0(15):-
AIM: Stable human macrophage-derived foam cell model is significant for the study on artherosclerosis. This study investigated the feasibility of establishing macrophage-derived foam cell model using U937 cell lines. METHODS: The experiment was performed at Institute of Basic Medicine, Chengde Medical College from March to September 2006. ①U937 cell lines were purchased from Institute of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. ②Sixteen bottles of U937 cells (109 L-1) were incubated at 37 ℃ in saturated humidity containing 5% CO2 for 72 hours. Among them, eight bottles contained 100 ?g/L phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate (PMA) and 100 mg/L low-density lipoprotein (LDL) as experimental group, and the other eight bottles only 100 mg/L LDL as control group. ③Cell morphology was studied under light microscope by Wright's and Oil red O staining. Cell total cholesterol (TC) was measured after 72 hours of incubation. RESULTS: A large amount of lipid droplets were found in the cytoplasm by Oil red O staining in cells of the experimental group, but not found in control group cells. TC in cells of the experimental group was significantly higher than in control group [(520.13?37.52), (39.47?9.26) mg/g, t=35.18, P
9.Analysis of Adverse Drug Reactions Associated with Proprietary Chinese Medicine from 2002 to 2006 in Beijing Hospital
Yatong ZHANG ; Fengqin LIU ; Xin HU ; Chunhua SUN ; Dexing FU ;
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2007;0(02):-
Objective:To analyze adverse drug reactions(ADRs)associated with proprietary Chinese medicine occurring in Beijing Hospital.Method:The ADRs associated with proprietary Chinese medicine between 2002 and 2006 were collected and the associated information was retrospectively analyzed.Result:a total of 179 ADRs were analyzed. Most of them occurring in women patients(76.1%)with hyperplasia of mammary glands who took Xiaojin pills and Xi- huang pills(22.1% & 12%).The herbal medicine injections were the other most associated ones.The clinical appearances of ADRs were rash and bodily manifestation of hypersensitiveness.Condusion:The investigation of Chinese medicine ADR plays a very important role in the modernization of Chinese medicine.
10.Transplantation of human amnion epithelial cells improves learning and memory function in Alzheimer’ s disease-like pathology rat model
Shitao DONG ; Ning FANG ; Longmiao HU ; Daixiong CHEN ; Chunhua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2015;(11):2039-2046
[ ABSTRACT] AIM:To observe the treatment effect and its immune regulation of human amnion epithelial cells ( hAECs) on Alzheimer’ s disease ( AD)-like pathology rat model.METHODS: The hAECs were isolated from amnion with trypsin digestion, and the phenotype of hAECs was analyzed by flow cytometry.SD rats ( n=48) were randomly divid-ed into sham control group, model group, medium group and hAECs group.AD-like pathology rat model was induced by bilateral intraventricular injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS).hAECs (5 ×105) were injected into the hippocampus of the AD-like pathology rats.At 2 weeks after transplantation, the animals were tested by Morris water maze to observe the function of learning and memory.The pathological change of the brain was observed by HE staining.The expression of am-yloid β-protein 42 (Aβ42) and Tau protein and the level of acetylcholine (ACh) in the injury brain were determined by immunohistochemistry.The survival and differentiation of hAECs in the hippocampus were measured by immunofluorescent technique.The percentages of lymphocyte subsets in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells were analyzed by flow cytome-try.The contents of serum cytokines were detected by cytometric bead array.RESULTS:Compared with model group and medium group, hAECs group showed shortened escape latency ( P<0.01) , increased frequency of going through the plat-form (P<0.05), reduced loss of hippocampal neurons, decreased expression of Tau protein and Aβ42 in the hippocampus (P<0.05), increased ACh level in the hippocampus (P<0.05), decreased percentages of Th1 and Th17 subsets, in-creased percentages of Th2 and Treg cells ( P<0.05) , decreased concentrations of IFN-γand IL-2 in the serum, and in-creased concentration of IL-4 ( P<0.05 ) .CONCLUSION: hAECs improve the cognitive learning and memory function and alleviate pathologic damage of hippocampus through immune regulation in AD-like pathology rats.