1.Advance in Examination and Evaluation of Upper Limb Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Surgery (review)
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2017;23(9):1001-1006
Upper limb lymphedema is one of the most common complications secondary to breast cancer surgery. Detailed medical his-tory inquiry, careful physical examination, and precise and objective measurement are indispensable to accurately diagnose and evaluate up-per limb lymphedema. The mostly widely used objective assessments include circumference and volume measurement, bioimpedance for de-tection of fluid state and all kinds of lymphatic system imaging techniques.
2.Rational thinking of precision medicine from the perspective of syndrome differentiation and treatment of Chinese medicine
Hewei LI ; Qifan WANG ; Yu FU ; Congyue WANG ; Peng XIAO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;39(7):577-579
To a certain extent, precision medicine based on individualized medical treatment process, like syndrome differentiation of traditional Chinese medicine. This paper mainly analyzed the similarities and differences of theory, practice and development between precision medicine and TCM syndrome differentiation. After the analysis, we found that these two medicine body could be integrated to improve the progress of medicine albeit some differences.
3.Experimental study on subzero nonfreezing preservation of rat kidney
Long YANG ; Hewei MEN ; Yabo WANG ; Kai ZHU ; Yamin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2013;34(9):559-562
Objective To search for the most appropriate subzero nonfreezing temperature,and explore the effect of subzero nonfreezing preservation of rat kidney by comparing with the kidney preservation with conventional temperature (4 ℃,0 ℃) and freezing temperature (-4 ℃).Method The thermocouple probeand the temperature data logging device were used to detect the temperature decreasing curves in different parts of the rat kidney and determine the freezing point of the kidney.The perfused kidneys in rats were removed and put into the sterile tubes containing 2.5 mL hypertonic citrate adenine.Following 6 group were set up:-0.8 ℃ group (subzero nonfreezing),-0.5 ℃group (subzero nonfreezing),0 ℃ group (zero nonfreezing),-4 ℃ group (control group),-1 ℃group(subzero freezing)、-4 ℃ group (subzero freezing).After the cryopreservation for 24 and 48 h,the preservative fluid was harvested for measurement of the contents of LDH and AST,and the paraffin sections from the upper pole of the kidney were made for observation of the pathological changes and apoptosis.Result The freezing temperature of kidney was-1℃ and the most appropriate subzero nonfreezing temperature for preserving the rat kidney was-0.8 ℃.Subzero nonfreezing significantly inhibited the basal metabolic rate of the histiocytes,reduced the contents of LDH and AST released due to the membrane damage,and decreased the apoptosis rate [48 h:-0.8 ℃ (40.1 ± 7.0) % vs.4 ℃ (47.1 ± 7.6) %].Under the light microscope after preservation for 48 h,the pathological changes in-0.8 ℃ group were less than in 4 ℃ group.Conclusion Compared with the organ preservation in conventional temperature (0 ℃-4 ℃),the subzero nonfreezing (-0.8 ℃) can further inhibit the basal metabolic rate of histocytes obviously,reduce its energy consumption,and lower the apoptosis caused by low temperature damage.
4.Expressions of CD90 and hTERT in hepatocellular carcinoma and Their Clinical Significance
Yewei ZHANG ; Jian NIU ; Hewei ZHAO ; Wen WANG ; Dongliang YAN ; Xuehao WANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2012;18(1):37-39
ObjectiveTo study the expressions of CD90 and hTERT in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC),and their relationships to progression of tumor.MethodsThe expressions of CD90 and hTERT in hepatocellular carcinoma were detected by S-P immunohistochemical staining.Twenty patients with hemangiomas of liver were used as control.ResultsCompared with the control group,the positive rates of CD90 and hTERT in HCC were significantly higher (63.9% and 47.2% vs 0% and 0%).The positive rates of CD90 and hTERT were significantly higher in patients with tumors at UICC Ⅲ-Ⅳ stage than at UICC stage Ⅰ -Ⅱ (79.1% and 62.5% vs 33.3% and 16.6%).The CD90 expression correlated with hTERT positively.There were significant differences in survival between patients with CD90+ and CD90- or hTERT+ and hTERT-.The median postoperative survivals for patients with CD90+ and hTERT+,CD90- and hTERT- were 85 d and 76 d,505 d and 463 d,respectively.ConclusionsCD90 expression correlated positively with progression of HCC.It has the potential to serve as a prognostic marker for HCC.
5.Antibody-directed lentiviral vector-mediated hepatocarcinoma cells targeting IGF1R- siRNA/P53 genes therapy
Jian NIU ; Hewei ZHAO ; Wen WANG ; Bin YU ; Bin LIU ; Xuehao WANG ; Yewei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2012;18(5):372-376
ObjectiveTo investigate the targeting infection of single chain antibody againstAFP (scFv anti-AFP) directed lentivirus and the inhibitory effects of a dual-growth inhibition systemon hepatocarcinoma cells.MethodsPlasmids WtP53-pPRIME-miR30-shRNA-IGF1R,pMD2G-Anti-AFP,and psPAX2 have previously been constructed to cotransfect to the packaging cell line 293Tusing Lipofectamine2000.The infection results were observed through fluorescence microscopy.PCRand Western blotting were used to demonstrate the successful transduction and transcription of theWtP53-pPRIME-miR30-shRNA-IGF1R gene.The effects of reconstructed lentivirus infected liver cellgrowth were assessed by the cell growth curve of CCK8 cells. Apoptosis was evaluated by theTUNEL assay.ResultsRecombined lentivirus was successfully constructed with the functional PFUtiters of recombined lentivirus at 4.58× 109PFU/ml.This positive result was confirmed by PCR andWestern blotting.ConclusionsThe targeted therapy mediated by anti-AFP scFv could significantlyinhibit the proliferation of HEP3B cells and promote the apoptosis.
6.The development of Chinese medicine trade between China and Russia in context of “One Belt and One Road”
Hewei LI ; Jing WANG ; Shijia LIU ; Ying SUN ; Weiliang LI ; Congyue WANG ; Yaping CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;38(4):289-291
The strategy of One Belt and One Road established new era for China to open-door to the world. It is an important way to establish and strengthen the relationship among countries along the belt and the road. This paper has analyzed and shown the history, prespects and development of Chinese medicine trade between China and Russia in context of “One Belt and One Road”. And then counter measures were proposed, such as promoting diversification of Chinese medicine service, developing international standard in Chinese medicine, strengthening cultural exchanges of Chinese medicine, advertising Chinese medicine in Russia, and so on.
7.The characteristic analysis on intestinal metabolism of Pueraria lobata (Willd.)Ohwi
Hewei LI ; Tong ZHAO ; Ling DONG ; Gang WANG ; Honghuan DONG ; Yanjiang QIAO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;36(2):131-134
Objective To establish a method to compare the difference of exposure component of oral taking different part ofPueraria Lobata (Willd.) Ohwi in intestine.Methods After the incubation of puerarin,extraction Radix Puerariae and Flos Puerariae with S9,the mixtures were centrifuged to get the supernatant for analysis with HPLC.Results The research showed that the metabolic rate of puerarin was higher than that of extractions because of the concentration of enzyme.The difference between the fingerprints of Radix Puerariae and Flos Puerariae Lobata indicated that there was a difference of chemical components in such two parts of Kudzuvine Root.Conclusion The profile of intestinal metabolism can be revealed in the research of gut wall metabolism in the course of intestinal absorption by S9 incubation.
8.Comparative analysis on difference between China and Russian traditional medical treatments
Hewei LI ; Shijia LIU ; Jing WANG ; Ying SUN ; Yaping CHEN ; Weiliang LI
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;38(1):13-15
This article analyzed the difference between Chinese and Russian traditional medical treatments from the part of herbs,acupuncture/acupressure therapy,manual therapy,psychotherapy,and sports.TCM had a separate comprehensive diagnosis and treatment system,Russia traditional medicine,attached to Western medicine,had not formed the independent diagnostic and treatment system.
9.Correlation study between femoral distal medial torsion and patellofemoral joint malalignment
Jianbing ZHANG ; Jianqiao HAO ; Jianqiang LI ; Yunlong SHEN ; Hewei WANG ; Yongan XUE ; Jianwu JIN ; Hui WANG ; Ran LI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;35(5):33-35
ObjectiveTo investigate the correlation between femoral distal medial torsion and patellofemoral joint malalignment and analyze the causes of patellofemoral joint disorders,which provide the new theory with clinical treatment.MethodsFrom May 2007 to June 2009,124 knees(95 cases) with patellofemoral joint disorders were enrolled in this study randomly.Each knee was scanned with CT in dynamic 20° -30° knee flax position.Femoral distal medial torsion angle (FMTA),patellar congruence angle (CA) and patellar tilt angle(PTA) were measured.The correlation between FMTA and CA or PTA was analyzed.Results FMTA < 5° in 25 knees,≥5° in 99 knees,6 knees with trochlear dysplasia who were excluded.FMTA in 93 knees was 16.06° ± 5.68°,CA was 16.40° ± 5.48° and PTA was 19.59° ± 3.32°.The positive correlation was found between FMTA and CA when FMTA > 10°through scatter diagram analysis (r =0.709,P < 0.05 ).The positive correlation was found between FMTA and PTA when FMTA >10°( r =0.652,P < 0.05),the positive trend declined when FMTA > 27°.ConclusionsFemoral distal medial torsion is an important risk factor of patellofemoral joint malalignment.When FMTA > 10°,FMTA and CA,PTA has positive correlation,but the positive tend between FMTA and PTA declines when FMTA > 27°.
10.Xueguan Ruanhua Pills improve atherosclerosis by inhibiting ferroptosis through the Nrf2/xCT/GPX4 pathway
Mengyan SUN ; Hewei QIN ; Yanjie LI ; Mengnan WANG ; Dandan LIU ; Yang GAO
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;47(3):383-393
Objective We investigated the effects of Xueguan Ruanhua Pills(XGRHW) on ferroptosis in ApoE-/- atherosclerotic mice through the nuclear factor E2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)/xCT/glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) signaling pathway.Methods Ten male C57BL/6J mice in the normal group were fed normal chow. Additionally, 50 ApoE-/- mice were fed high-fat chow for 12 weeks, and were divided into the following five groups (10 mice per group): the model group, the XGRHW low-dose (2.34g/kg) group, the XGRHW high-dose (4.68 g/kg) group, the XGRHW high-dose combined with the Nrf2 inhibitor ML385 (0.03 g/kg) group, and the ferrostatin-1 (1 mg/kg) group. Drugs were administered for 6 weeks. The blood levels of four types of lipids were detected by an automatic lipid analyzer, lipid deposition in the aorta was observed by Oil Red O staining, histomorphological changes in the aortic sinus were observed by HE staining, the serum levels of Fe2+, MDA, GSH, and SOD were determined by colorimetric assays, and the expression levels of FTH1 and FTL in the aortic sinus were observed by immunofluorescence. The protein levels of Nrf2, xCT, and GPX4 in mouse aortic tissues were detected by Western blotting. The ultrastructural changes of aortic mitochondria were observed by transmission electron microscopy.Results Compared with the normal group, mice in the model group showed obvious lipid plaque deposition in the aorta, severely calcified lesions in the aortic sinus, elevated serum levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, Fe2+, and MDA, decreased levels of HDL-C, SOD, and GSH (P<0.01), and decreased protein expressions of aortic Nrf2, xCT, and GPX4 as well as the iron storage proteins FTH1 and FTL (P<0.01), and serve damage to mitochondrial structure and morphology. Compared with the model group, the relative aortic plaque area was decreased, calcified lesions in the aortic sinus were decreased, serum levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, Fe2+, and MDA were decreased, and HDL-C, SOD, and GSH levels were increased in the XGRHW low-dose and high-dose and ferrostatin-1 groups (P<0.05 or P<0.01), and Nrf2, xCT, GPX4, and the iron storage proteins FTH1 and FTL were upregulated in aortic tissues (P<0.05 or P<0.01), and mitochondrial structure approaching normal. In the XGRHW high-dose+ML385 group, compared with the XGRHW high-dose group, the levels of blood lipids and lipid peroxidation were increased and the protein levels of Nrf2, xCT, and GPX4 in aortic tissue and the iron storage proteins FTH1 and FTL were decreased (P<0.01), and mitochondrial structure was damaged indicating that ML385 could inhibit the therapeutic effect of the XGRHW in atherosclerotic mice.Conclusion The XGRHW can improve blood lipid levels and reduce the degree of arterial plaque lesions in atherosclerotic mice, and its mechanism of action may be related to activation of the Nrf2/xCT/GPX4 pathway to inhibit ferroptosis.