1.Astaxanthin enhanced radiotherapy sensitivity of human lung cancer A549 cells transplanted in nude mice
Chuntao WU ; Wei YUAN ; Tienan LIU ; Jinji ZHANG ; Changzai LI ; Baoshan HU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(7):865-868
Objective To observe the effect of astaxanthin on radiotherapy sensitivity of lung cancer A549 cells transplanted in nude mice. Methods Twenty BALB/c nude mice were divided into four groups:control group (mice were gavaged with pure water containing with 10% DMSO), astaxanthin group (mice were gavaged with astaxanthin suspension containing with 10%DMSO, astaxanthin was given to mice with the dose of 50 mg/kg on the first day, and every other day in the following days with a total of 7 times), radiotherapy group (mice were gavaged with pure water containing with 10%DMSO, the tumor site was given local radiotherapy with a dose of 5 Gy per time and the total dose was 15 Gy) and combination group (mice were given 50 mg/kg astaxanthin and radiotherapy with 15 Gy total irradiated dose). When the minor axis of the tumor reached 5 mm we began experiment. Tumor growth curve was measured by detecting the line of apsides every other day. Mice were killed on the second day after the last time of astaxanthin administration. Weights of tumor were measured by a balance and then tumor mass was processed into paraffin sections. Expressions of proliferating tumor cell antigen Ki-67, phosphorylated-signal transducers and activators of transcription (p-STAT3), and cell apoptosis (measured by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated dUTP nick- end labeling, Tunnel) were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results Compared with control group, the transplanted tumor growth rate slowed down in other three groups (P<0.05), and tumor growth was the most slowly in the combination group. Tumor weight, Ki-67 and p-STAT3 expressions were decreased gradually in turn in control group, astaxanthin group, radiotherapy group and combination group. The anti-tumor rate and percentage of cell apoptosis were increased gradually in turn. There was significant difference between groups by multiple comparison statistics(P<0.05). Conclusion Astaxanthin enhances radiotherapy sensitivity of human lung cancer A549 cells in nude mice by down-regulating the expression of p-STAT3.
2.Hyper-early embolotherapy in treatment of intracranial ruptured aneurysm
Yiping LI ; Yongchun LUO ; Zijun HE ; Chunsen SHEN ; Jinlong MAO ; Jingshan MENG ; Chuntao YUAN ; Shang MA ; Qiang ZHANG ; Chunyang LIANG ; Ruxiang XU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2013;(2):9-11
Objective To explore the clinical efficacy and safety of hyper-early embolotherapy in treatment of intracranial ruptured aneurysm.Methods A retrospective analysis was made on 33 patients with intracranial ruptured aneurysm.Preoperative Hunt-Hess grade:grade Ⅰ-Ⅱ in 16 patients,gradeⅢin 5 patients,grade Ⅳ in 9 patients,grade Ⅴ in 3 patients.All patients were confirmed with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) by angiography and then underwent embolization under general anesthesia by detachable coils within 6 h from onset.Results After operation,25 patients (75.8%) recovered well,4 patients (12.1%) were with mild disability with paralysis and aphasia,4 patients (12.1%) were dead (1 patient for intraoperative aneurysm rupture,1 patient for postoperative pneumonia,1 patient for infection of hematoma at puncture site and 1 patient for postoperative gastrointestinal bleeding).Followed up 1-6 months,no rebleeding occurred.Conclusions Hyper-early embolotherapy could avoid rebleeding of the aneurysm,and relieve the vasespasm,without increasing the intra-operative rebleeding rate.Moreover hyper-early embolotherapy could greatly decrease the mortality of poor-grade SAH patients.
3.Clinical analysis of 11 cases of sub-acute arsenic poisoning
Juan YUAN ; Yan LAI ; Chuntao HUANG ; Lei HUANG ; Fangkun TANG ; Lun HONG ; Yimei YANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2020;38(12):921-924
Objective:To investigate the clinical manifestations, treatments and prognosis of subacute arsenic poisoning.Methods:In January 2020, a retrospective analysis was carried out on 11 patients hospitalized with subacute arsenic poisoning caused by arsenic contaminated drinking water. We observed manifestations, treatments and prognosis.Results:The main clinical presentations of subacute arsenic poisoningin were gastroenteritis in early phase, some of them had other organ damage, such as skin, blood, liver, kidney, cardiovascular and so on. The later phase was mainly peripheral nervous system damage. The treatment was mainly to chelate arsenic, protect target organs and treat toxic peripheral neuropathy. Most were significantly recoveried, but the recovery of severe toxic peripheral neuropathy was tardy.Conclusion:Acute gastroenteritis is the mainly early manifestation of subacute arsenic poisoning caused by digestive tract, and toxic peripheral neuropathy in the later phase. The prognosis is good, but the recovery of severe toxic peripheral neuropathy is tardy.
4.Clinical analysis of 11 cases of sub-acute arsenic poisoning
Juan YUAN ; Yan LAI ; Chuntao HUANG ; Lei HUANG ; Fangkun TANG ; Lun HONG ; Yimei YANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2020;38(12):921-924
Objective:To investigate the clinical manifestations, treatments and prognosis of subacute arsenic poisoning.Methods:In January 2020, a retrospective analysis was carried out on 11 patients hospitalized with subacute arsenic poisoning caused by arsenic contaminated drinking water. We observed manifestations, treatments and prognosis.Results:The main clinical presentations of subacute arsenic poisoningin were gastroenteritis in early phase, some of them had other organ damage, such as skin, blood, liver, kidney, cardiovascular and so on. The later phase was mainly peripheral nervous system damage. The treatment was mainly to chelate arsenic, protect target organs and treat toxic peripheral neuropathy. Most were significantly recoveried, but the recovery of severe toxic peripheral neuropathy was tardy.Conclusion:Acute gastroenteritis is the mainly early manifestation of subacute arsenic poisoning caused by digestive tract, and toxic peripheral neuropathy in the later phase. The prognosis is good, but the recovery of severe toxic peripheral neuropathy is tardy.
5.A clinical comparative study on the Laennec’s approach versus the two-step separation stylized approach in laparoscopic left lateral sectionectomy
Changyou LU ; Yunke XU ; Yuan ZHENG ; Chuntao LI ; Yong GUO ; Chao FANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2023;29(1):49-53
Objective:To compare the clinical outcomes of the Laennec’s approach versus the two-step separation stylized approach in laparoscopic left lateral sectionectomy (LLLS).Methods:A total of 60 patients who underwent LLLS at the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University from March 2019 to April 2022 were prospectively entered into this study. There were 40 males and 20 females, aged (49.1±9.3) years, with 31 patients suffering from liver cancer, 14 patients hepatic hemangioma and 15 patients hepatolithiasis. A randomized number table was used to assign the patients into two groups: the Laennec’s approach group ( n=30) and the two-step separation stylized approach group ( n=30). The age, gender, liver function, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, abdominal drainage amount, drainage tube retention time, postoperative hospital stay, total hospital costs and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. Results:There were no significant differences between the two groups in gender, age and Child-Pugh grading of liver function (all P>0.05). Comparison of intraoperative bleeding, postoperative hospital stay, postoperative complications, postoperative recurrence between the two groups showed there were no significant differences between the two groups (all P>0.05). The operative time [(85.6±24.5) min vs (99.1±30.7) min, P<0.05] was significantly less in the stylized group than the Laennec’s group, while the Laennec’s group were superior to the stylized group in the amount of draining [(144.1±38.3) ml vs (290.9±59.5) ml], drainage tube retention time [(2.7±1.5) d vs (4.3±1.9) d] and total hospital costs [(35 100.7±13 200.6) yuan vs (44 700.1±11 800.8) yuan](all P<0.05). Conclusions:Both the Laennec’s and stylized approaches for LLLS were safe and feasible. The stylized approach for LLLS could be performed more quickly, while the Laennec’s approach could more accurately dissect and handle intrahepatic and extrahepatic ducts, thus resulting in decreased postoperative exudation and treatment costs.
6.Targeting CDT1 inhibit tumor growth and its mechanism in lung adenocarcinoma
Yuan MI ; Yuxiang LIANG ; Cong WANG ; Desi LI ; Chuntao SONG ; Jie SU ; Qingcai ZHANG ; Lei WANG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(2):260-266
Objective To explore the clinical significance and mechanisms of chromatin licensing and DNA repli-cation factor 1(CDT1)in lung adenocarcinoma).Methods The gene expression samples of lung adenocarcinoma tissue and normal lung tissue were downloaded from the TCGA database,and perform differential analysis,GO a-nalysis,independent prognosis analysis,and correlation analysis with immunotherapy using R language.CDT1 ex-pression in lung adenocarcinoma and normal tissues was detected by PCR in clinical samples.The changes of cell proliferation and cycle in si-CDT1 knockdown group and si-NC control group were detected by flow cytometry.The invasive ability of each group was detected by Transwell.The expressions of CDT1,TPX2 and p53 in each group were detected by Western blot.Results The TCGA data analysis revealed CDT1 as a differentially expressed gene.GO analysis indicated that CDT1 was closely associated with the cell cycle.The high expression of CDT1 in lung adenocarcinoma tissues was validated in clinical samples.CDT1 could serve as an independent factor for predicting the prognosis of lung adenocarcinoma and had predictive value for immunotherapy in lung adenocarcinoma.Knock-down of CDT1 resulted in a significant decrease in cell proliferation ability compared to the control group,and cells were noticeably arrested in the G1 phase.Transwell assay results demonstrated a significant reduction in invasive capacity in the CDT1 knockdown group.Knockdown of CDT1 led to a significant decrease in TPX2 expression and a significant increase in p53 expression,while overexpression of CDT1 yielded the opposite effect.Conclusion Re-sults demonstrate the elevated expression of CDT1 in lung adenocarcinoma,its association with prognostic signifi-cance,and its impact on lung adenocarcinoma's occurrence and development by influencing TPX2 and p53.
7.Delphi method investigation and research on the revision of Diagnosis of Occupational Arsenic Poisoning (GBZ 83-2013)
Juan YUAN ; Yan LAI ; Lei HUANG ; Chuntao HUANG ; Fangkun TANG ; Yimei YANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(9):679-683
Objective:To explore the expert opinions on the revision of the Diagnosis of Occupational Arsenic Poisoning (GBZ 83-2013) .Methods:In March 2023, the improved Delphi expert consultation method was adopted, in the first round of consultation, a pre-survey was conducted on 20 experts, and the questionnaire was improved according to the experts' opinions. Then, a second round of expert consultation questionnaire was formed to conduct a questionnaire survey and consultation of 50 experts engaged in occupational disease diagnosis and related work. The feedback of experts was collected and analyzed.Results:The average score for the scientificity and progressiveness of the main technical content of the original standard was 3.33, and the average score for the rationality and operability of the main technical content of the original standard was 3.25. The importance of individual indicators with specific connotations were ranged from 4.20 to 4.45, with coefficients of variation <0.25, and the experts' opinions were relatively concentrated. The experts have provided feedback indicating that the original standard had issues such as lack of continuity in diagnostic gradation, the need to integrate biomarkers with urinary and hair arsenic levels, a scarcity of objective diagnostic indicators, the removal of exposure response from the main text, and a low level of consistency in standard usage. These issues need to be revised urgently.Conclusion:The Diagnosis of Occupational Arsenic Poisoning (GBZ 83-2013) should be revised based on experts' feedback and suggestions to meet the current real demand for occupational arsenic poisoning diagnosis.
8.Delphi method investigation and research on the revision of Diagnosis of Occupational Arsenic Poisoning (GBZ 83-2013)
Juan YUAN ; Yan LAI ; Lei HUANG ; Chuntao HUANG ; Fangkun TANG ; Yimei YANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(9):679-683
Objective:To explore the expert opinions on the revision of the Diagnosis of Occupational Arsenic Poisoning (GBZ 83-2013) .Methods:In March 2023, the improved Delphi expert consultation method was adopted, in the first round of consultation, a pre-survey was conducted on 20 experts, and the questionnaire was improved according to the experts' opinions. Then, a second round of expert consultation questionnaire was formed to conduct a questionnaire survey and consultation of 50 experts engaged in occupational disease diagnosis and related work. The feedback of experts was collected and analyzed.Results:The average score for the scientificity and progressiveness of the main technical content of the original standard was 3.33, and the average score for the rationality and operability of the main technical content of the original standard was 3.25. The importance of individual indicators with specific connotations were ranged from 4.20 to 4.45, with coefficients of variation <0.25, and the experts' opinions were relatively concentrated. The experts have provided feedback indicating that the original standard had issues such as lack of continuity in diagnostic gradation, the need to integrate biomarkers with urinary and hair arsenic levels, a scarcity of objective diagnostic indicators, the removal of exposure response from the main text, and a low level of consistency in standard usage. These issues need to be revised urgently.Conclusion:The Diagnosis of Occupational Arsenic Poisoning (GBZ 83-2013) should be revised based on experts' feedback and suggestions to meet the current real demand for occupational arsenic poisoning diagnosis.
9.High concentration of IL-17A inhibits autophagy of osteoclast precursor cells and inhibits osteoclast differentiation through PI3K/Akt pathway
Shujie YUAN ; Hao TANG ; Shida ZHU ; Kai CHEN ; Chuntao LIANG ; Yuanxin LI ; Hongkai WANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2024;44(15):1025-1033
Objective:To investigate the effect and molecular mechanism of high concentration of IL-17A on osteoclast differentiation by inhibiting autophagy of osteoclast precursor cells through PI3K/Akt pathway.Methods:With RANKL (50 ng/ml) inducing osteoclast precursor cells (osteoclast we cells, OCPs), osteoclast differentiation model is set up. In osteoclast differentiation model of high levels of IL-17A (100 ng/ml), RAW264.7 cells were divided into negative control CTR-N group, CTR-R group with RANKL, IL-17A group, IL-17A+LY294002 group. BMMs were divided into negative control CTR-N group with M-CSF, CTR-R group, IL-17A group and IL-17A+LY294002 group with M-CSF and RANKL. IL-17A was applied to OCPs, and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining was used to observe the number of osteoclast differentiation. The number of autolysosomes was observed under transmission electron microscope. RAW264.7 was treated with IL-17A. Western blot was used to detect the relative expression levels of p-Akt/Akt, p-mtor/mTOR, p-PI3K/PI3K, p-ULK1/ULK1, Cleaved-caspase3/caspase3, Beclin1/β-actin. The apoptosis rate of RAW264.7 cells treated with IL-17A was detected by flow cytometry. OCPs were treated with IL-17A and PI3K inhibitor LY294002, and TRAP staining was used to observe the number of osteoclast differentiation.Results:The TRAP staining showed that the positive ratio for RAW264.7 cells CTR-N group, CTR-R group, IL-17A group was 1.33%±0.58%, 100%±3.01%, 51.11%±4.02% with that of IL-17A significantly lower than CTR-R group ( t=16.970, P<0.05). The positive rates of BMMs in the CTR-N group, CTR-R group and IL-17A group were 1.67%±0.58%, 100%±1.01% and 50.33%±2.52%, respectively, with that of IL-17A group significantly lower than CTR-R group ( t=31.770, P<0.05). Transmission electron microscopy showed that the number of autophagosomes in RAW264.7 cells in CTR-R group and IL-17A group were 3.67±1.53 and 0.67±0.58, respectively, with significant difference between the groups ( t=3.182, P<0.05). While in BMMs cells CTR-R group and IL-17 the numbers of autophagosome were 3.00±1.00 and 0.33±0.58 with significant difference ( t=4.000, P<0.05); Western blot results showed 0.69±0.03、0.69±0.13、1.47±0.13、0.78±0.04、0.66±0.10、0.82±0.03 for RAW264.7 cells CTR-R group Akt/Akt, p-mTOR/mTOR, p-PI3K/PI3K, p-ULK1/ULK1, Cleaved caspase3/caspase3, Beclin1/β-Actin and 0.89±0.04、1.14±0.18、1.87±0.04、0.53±0.09、0.93±0.02、0.54±0.03 for RAW264.7 cells IL-17A group p-Akt/Akt, p-mTOR/mTOR, p-PI3K/PI3K, p-ULK1/ULK1, Cleaved caspase3/caspase3, Beclin1/β-Actin with significant difference ( t=6.708; t= 3.497; t=5.424; t=4.542; t=4.638; t=11.220, all P<0.05); Flow cytometry detection showed that in CTR-R group, IL-17A RAW264.7 cells apoptosis rates of group A were 6.92%±0.62%, 12.12%±0.69%, with significant difference between the two groups ( t=9.747, P<0.05); After using LY294002 TRAP staining, it showed a positive result of 9.00%±2.00%, 158.33%±3.51%, 100%±2.65% and 128.99%±4.01% for CTR-N, CTR-R, IL-17A and IL-17A+LY294002 in RAW264.7 cells respectively with significant difference between IL-17A+LY294002 group and the IL-17A in group A ( t=10.470, P<0.05). For BMMs cells CTR-N, CTR-R group, IL-17A in group, IL-17A+LY294002 group, the positive rate was 8.01%±0.99%, 151.67%±4.51%, 100%±3.61%, with significant difference between IL-17A+LY294002 group and IL-17A group ( t=6.535, P<0.05). Conclusion:High concentration of IL-17A inhibits osteoclast differentiation by inhibiting autophagy of osteoclast precursor cells through PI3K/Akt pathway.
10.Review of Medical Drainage Devices and Systems.
Chuntao WU ; Jingpu HOU ; Zhiyou LIU ; Yuan CHENG ; Tienan LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2021;45(4):420-423
In clinical medicine, patient drainage monitoring and early warning have received extensive attention from the clinical medical community since they reflect the real-time status of patients. Firstly, this study points out the shortcomings of current medical drainage technology combined with actual clinical applications and proposes a detailed analysis of the current medical drainage monitoring technology and medical drainage equipment. Secondly, this study focuses on cloud medical, intelligent medical and other digital intelligent medical development. Combined with advanced artificial intelligence technology and cloud data processing technology, this study is proposed to realize the clinical promotion, and popularization of medical drainage technology and promote the medical industry's attention to the realization of comprehensive and intelligent drainage monitoring.
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