1.Application of luminex technology in gynecological tumors
Journal of International Oncology 2013;(3):228-231
Luminex technology,as a new type of biochip emerging,has many advantages,such as excellent repeatability,high flexibility,high sensitivity,etc.It can be used easily,quickly,economically to screen the gene and the protein expression changes,which contribute to the researches of molecular mechanisms involved in the development and progress of gynecological cancer and to provide new ways for the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological tumor.
2.Expression of PPARαand Acox1 in Rats with Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Qiaoyun TONG ; Cunjin GE ; Shihua ZHENG
Acta Medicinae Universitatis Scientiae et Technologiae Huazhong 2016;45(3):288-291
Objective To investigate the molecular biological mechanism of deposition of triglyceride(TG)in hepatocytes in alcoholic fatty liver disease(AFLD)and the pathogenesis of this condition by detecting the contents of serum tumor necrosis fac-tor-α(TNF-α),liver triglyceride(TG),peroxisome proliferator-activated receptorα(PPARα)and acyl-CoA oxidase(Acox1)mR-NAs,and liver PPARαprotein after intervention with bezafibrate,a PPARαagonist.Methods Sixty Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups:control group(n=20),AFLD group(n=20),and bezafibrate group(n=20).Animals in control group were given distilled water by gavage once a day for 8 weeks.Those in AFLD group were given ethanol and fish oil(2.5 mL/kg) by gavage daily for the same period of time.In bezafibrate group,rats were treated by gavage with ethanol and fish oil(2.5 mL/kg)for the first 4 weeks and then with bezafibrate(100 mg/kg)for another 4 weeks.TG in the liver was measured by colorimet-ric method,serum TNF-αlevels by enzyme linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA),the mRNA expression of PPARαand Acox1 in hepatocytes by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)and the expression of PPARαprotein in hep-atocytes by Western blot.Results A significant increase in TG[AFLD group(0.72±0.09)mmol/L vs.control group(0.28± 0.07)mmol/L,P<0.01]and TNF-α[AFLD group(3.01±0.31)ng/mL vs.control group(1.07±0.28)ng/mL,P<0.01]was found in AFLD group when compared with control group.After bezafibrate intervention,the contents of liver TG and serum TNF-αwere significantly decreased.The mRNA expression of PPARα[AFLD group(0.22±0.08)vs.control group(0.68± 0.13),P<0.01]and Acox1[AFLD group(0.43±0.12)vs.control group(1.14±0.21),P<0.01]was suppressed in AFLD group,which was significantly reversed by bezafibrate treatment[bezafibrate group(0.59±0.13)for PPARαmRNA vs.AFLD group,P<0.01;bezafibrate group(0.83±0.17)for Acox1 mRNA vs.AFLD group,P<0.01].The expression of PPARαpro-tein in hepatocyts was also found to decrease in AFLD group[AFLD group(0.19±0.07)vs.control group(0.48±0.11),P<0.01].After bezafibrate intervention,it was profoundly increased.Conclusion The down-expression of PPARαand Acox1 in the liver of rats with AFLD may suppress the fatty acid metabolism and lead to the TG deposition in the liver.The increase in serum TNF-αcontents also contributes to the development of AFL.Bezafibrate can prevent and treat AFL by activating PPARα,increasing the expression of PPARαand Acox1 ,promoting the metabolism of fatty acids,decreasing the TG deposition and the serum TNF-αcontents.
3.CT Diagnosis of Rare Adrenal Neoplasms
Minwen ZHENG ; Yi HUAN ; Yali GE
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(09):-
Objective To investigate CT features of adrenal neoplasms.Methods 9 cases of rare adrenal neoplasms were verified with operation and histology.3 cases were ganglioneuroma,2 cases were neuroblastoma and the remaining four were cyst,neurofibroma,lipoma and mesenchymoma.Results Adrenal cyst,neuroblastoma and lipoma had their obvious CT features.All adrenal ganglioneuroma,neurofibroma and mesenchymoma had low or equivalent density.Ganglioneuroma and neurofibroma had no enhancement but mesenchymoma had slight or moderate enhancement.Conclusion It is difficult or impossible to distinguish these tumors,except cyst,neuroblastoma and lipoma,from non-function adenoma or pheochromocytoma.
4.Influence of Qingchangyukui Gel on Activity of SOD and Contents of MDA in Rats with Experimental Ulcerative Colitisbstract
Hongbin ZHENG ; Erning GE ; Yixun ZHANG
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2006;0(02):-
[Objective] To observe the curative effects and the influence of activity of Superoxide dismutase(SOD) and contents of Maleic dialdehyde(MDA) of Qingchangyukui Gel in Rats with Experimental Ulcerative Colitis. [Method]Ulcerative Colitis model was established in Wistar rats by injecting trinitro-benzene-sulfonic acid (TNBS)into anus, and then treated with Qingchangyukui Gel and salisy-lazosulfa-pyridine(SASP) respectively. Isolating the colon and measuring the SOD and MDA after treating for two weeks. [Results]Colon mucous membrane in the model group had serious erosion, ulcer, damaging of glandular organ, high inflammation grade; activity of SOD in model group was significantly lower than in normal group and contents of MDA increased. The other groups, especially in Qingchangyukui Gel group, had different levels of inflammation repairing, ulcer healing, increasing of SOD and reducing of MDA. [Conclusion]TNBS can cause Colon mucous membrane inflammation and ulcer, reducing of SOD and increasing of MDA , which are the typical pathological change of Ulcerative Colitis; the Qingchangyukui Gel has the effects of increasing the activity of SOD and reducing contents of MDA, therefore it can effectively treat the UC rat.
5.Application of subaxillary curved mini-incision thoracotomy in thoracic operations
Xiaozhong GE ; Heping ZHENG ; Zhongwei GENG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2005;0(08):-
Objective To investigate the clinical application of subaxillary curved mini-incision thoracotomy in thoracic operations. Methods Through a subaxillary curved mini-incision between the latissimus dorsi muscle and the serratus anterior muscle (length of incision, 8~14 cm), thoracic operations were performed in 65 patients with thoracic diseases, including pneumothorax or hemopneumothorax (13 patients), pulmonary benign tumor (23 patients), mediastinal tumor (4 patients), and esophageal benign or malignant tumor and cardiac cancer (25 patients). Results All the patients were successfully operated on. No surgery-related deaths occurred. The incidence of complications was 6.2% (4/65), including pleural effusion in 1 patient, pulmonary infection in 2 patients, and anastomotic leakage of esophagogastrostomy in 1 patient.Conclusions Subaxillary curved mini- incision thoracotomy, characterized by minimal invasion, little blood loss, mild influence on cardiopulmonary functions, quick recovery, and good cosmetic outcomes, is an ideal option for the treatment of thoracic diseases.
7.Factors influencing colonization of Mutans streptococci on teeth in infants and toddlers
Junxiang WANG ; Lihong GE ; Shuguo ZHENG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2000;0(05):-
Objective:To explore the factors influencing colonization of Mutans streptococci (MS) on teeth of children.Methods:Dental colonization of MS was investigated in 123 children aged from 7 to 42 months in Beijing. Oral examination was performed. Information of nursing habits, diet history etc. was obtained from parent questionnaires.Results:Logistic regression analysis showed that the number of erupted teeth and the intake of sugar-containing food were positively related with MS colonization, their WALD values were 17.411(P=0.000) and 5.637(P=0.018) respectively,OR values were 3.287 and 2.739 respectively.Conclusion:The main factors influencing the colonization of MS were the number of erupted teeth and the intake of sugar-containing food.
8.Xiaoqinglong decoction combined with standard treatment for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Wenlian ZHENG ; Jinhuan WANG ; Yanlei GE
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;38(4):319-321
Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Xiaoqinglong decoction combined with standard treatment for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods A total of 60 patients with acute exacerbation of COPD were enrolled and randomly divided into a standard treatment group and a combined treatment group, 30 in each group. The standard treatment group received standard therapy and the combined treatment group receivedXiao Qing Long decoction combined with standard treatment. The forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in first second (FEV1), FEV1/FVC were detected using a pulmonary function tester. The partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2), carbon dioxide (PaCO2) were evaluated.Results After the treatment, the FVC (1.94 ± 0.26 Lvs. 1.55 ± 0.33 L;t=-2.201, P<0.05), FEV1 (1.34 ± 0.24 Lvs. 0.99 ± 0.25 L;t=-6.004,P<0.05), and PaO2 (86.12 ± 13.26 mmHgvs. 80.02 ± 12.75 mmHg;t=-14.158,P<0.05) in the combined treatment group were significantly higher than those in the standard treatment group. The total effective rate in the combined treatment group was significantly higher than that in the standard treatment group (86.7%vs.70.0%;χ2=2.095,P=0.036).Conclusions Xiaoqinglong decoction combined with standard treatment can improve symptom, sign, arterial blood gas and the pulmonary function in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD, and its efficiency is superior to standard therapy alone.
9.Regulative Effects of Hawthorn Leave Flavonoids on Cytotoxicity,NO and Ca2+in Hypoxia-treated Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells
Wenjun LAN ; Yakun GE ; Xiaoxiang ZHENG
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2005;18(3):157-160
Objective To evaluate the potential effect of HLF (Hawthorn leave flavonoids, w/w, 80% flavonoids) against thrombus formation, effect of HLF on hypoxia-treated human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVECs) was studied. Method The levels of cytotoxicity and NO upon HUVECs were studied by flow cytometry. Moreover, the level of calcium ion in HUVECs was examined through laser scanning confocal microscopy. Result Data from this study showed that HLF at concentrations of 5 μg/ml and 10 μg/ml decreased the cytotoxicity of hypoxia to HUVECs (P<0.05, P<0.01). The intracellular levels of NO and calcium ion were downregulated by HLF at concentrations of 5 μg/ml (P<0.01; P<0.01) and 10 μg/ml (vs control, P<0.01; P<0.01) too. Conclusion Results observed suggest that HLF protect HUVECs from hypoxia partly through its regulative effect on NO and calcium ion levels.
10.Mechanism and targeted therapy of liver metastases of colorectal cancer
Huarong CHEN ; Weiting GE ; Shu ZHENG
Journal of International Oncology 2009;36(12):940-943
The process of liver metastasis of colorectal cancer includes tumor cells invasion,survival in blood stream,extravasation to the liver and proliferation. It is involved in series of molecular markers,among which vascular endothelial growth factor and endothelial growth factor receptor are the major targets.