1.Progress in the tumorigenic potential of iPSCs and methods to reduce it.
Liping ZHANG ; Guanheng YANG ; Jingzhi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2015;31(9):1279-1288
Since Yamanaka successfully reprogrammed murine fibroblasts into iPSCs in 2006, iPSCs technology has drawn much attention worldwide. Although iPSCs provides tremendous possibilities for both basic research and regenerative medicine, it has meanwhile potential risks, e.g. tumorigenicity. Scientists, therefore, have made efforts in clarifying the mechanism of the cause for iPSCs tumorigenicity and the way how to reduce the risk. The results of some researches reveal some of tumorigenic factors, e.g. the partial similarity of gene expression profiles between cancer cells and iPSCs, the accumulation of the genetic damages in the course of reprogramming process, and mutation in the cellular culture. As a consequence, numerous methods for reducing iPSCs tumorigenicity have been explored, such as minimized use of the reprogramming factors at the controlled manner, and the selection of the expression vector or parental cells. In this paper, the cause of iPSCs tumorigenicity and the current achievements on preventing iPSCs tumorigenesis are reviewed.
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2.Analysis of drug resistance on extended spectrum β-lactamases-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae
Ling MA ; Yang YE ; Jingzhi ZHANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(19):2833-2835
Objective Analysis of clinical distribution and susceptibility to antimicrobial agents in producing extended spectrumβ-lactamases (ESBLs)of Escherichia coli(ECO)and Klebsiella pneumoniae (KPN).Methods The samples from 2013 April to 2014 December in Changji Prefecture People′s Hospital were cultured and identified,drug sensitivity test did by VITEK2compat au-tomatic bacteria analysis,phenotypic confirmatory test was did on producing ESBLs ECO and KPN,and the clinical distribution and drug resistance was analyzed.Results 1 576 strains of ECO and KPN isolated 306 strains of producing ESBLs strains and 343 strains of multi drug resistant bacteria,the isolation rates were 1 9.4% and 21.8% respectively.In 576 strains of ECO,there were 1 77 strains of producing ESBLs strains and 202 strains of multi drug resistant bacteria were isolated,the separation rates were 30.7% and 35.1% respectively,generic drug resistant strains were not found,and those producing ESBLs strains were isolated mainly from the urine specimens (39.5%),and mainly from the ICU (37.3%)and (29.9%)the surgical ward.There were 129 strains of producing ESBLs strains,141 strains of multi drug resistant bacteria and 4 generic drug resistant strains were isolated from 1 000 strains of KPN,the separation rates were 12.9%,14.1% and 0.4% respectively,and those producing ESBLs strains were isolated mainly from sputum specimens (83.7%),and mainly from the ICU (42.6%)and(29.5%)in the department of inter-nal medicine.Isolation of producing ESBLs ECO and multi drug resistant bacteria were higher than KPN,the difference were statis-tically significant (P <0.05).The sensitivities of ECO and KPN ESBLs strains to carbapenems imipenem andaminoglycosides ami-kacin and compound preparation piperacillin/tazobactam were good,the other antimicrobial drug resistance rates were more than 50.0%.Conclusion ESBLs ECO mainly causes urinary tract infections,KPN mainly causes respiratory tract infection.Detection rates of producing ESBLs ECO and KPN were high,and the multi drug resistance is serious,should strengthen the monitoring of drug resistance on producing ESBLs strains,and according to the results of drug susceptibility,standardize the rational use of anti-microbial agents,and to strengthen the management of antimicrobial agents,delay the occurrence of bacterial resistance.
3.Clinical pathology and analysis of treatment and follow-up for 165 patients with sarcoidosis
Chun PU ; Yimeng YANG ; Ping ZENG ; Jingzhi MIAO ; Xiaomao XU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2014;13(11):905-909
Objective To explore the clinical characteristics,relationship between treatment and prognosis of sarcoidosis and relationship of relapse to prednisone.Methods The clinical data of 165 patients with sarcoidosis were collected.The clinical characteristics,treatment process and prognosis,relationship of relapse with prednisone maintenance dose and course of treatment were retrospective analyzed.Results Among them,the most common involved systems were lung and lymph nodes.The involvement rates of lung,extra-thorax lymph nodes,cutaneous,ocular,salivary glands,liver & spleen,kidney and nervous system was 87.3%,51.5%,6.7%,6.1%,6.1%,4.2%,1.2% and 1.2% respectively.Unilateral tonsil,breast,ovary and bone involvement was seen in only 1 patient respectively with an involvement rate of 0.6%.A retrospective analysis was made for 114 cases with complete follow-up data.The mean follow-up period was (11.7 ± 5.7) (5-32) years.And 46 cases had no symptom on routine medical examinations.The most common consulted departments were respiratory,dermatological and general surgery departments.Among 74 patients on prednisone,48 patients (64.9%) were cured while 13 patients (17.6%) relapsed.Whereas in the observation group,25/38 patients (65.8%) remitted spontaneously and only 1 patient (2.6%) had recurrence.Relapse occurred more often in prednisone therapy group than in observation group (P < 0.05).Longer prednisone 10-15 mg daily maintenance and a longer total course of treatment were associated with fewer recurrence(P < 0.05).Conclusions The clinical manifestations of sarcoidosis vary and many patients have a self-limiting course.The most common involved systems are lung and lymph nodes.Stage Ⅰ / Ⅱ disease should be observed before prednisone therapy.Prednisone 10-15 mg daily for at least 6 months and a total course of treatment over 18 months may prevent relapse.
4.Clinical observation of three drug therapies in patients with generalized anxiety disorder and its effect on psychological fluctuation
Faming LI ; Jingzhi YANG ; Jianhong LIU ; Yan HUANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(8):282-284
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and psychological status of three kinds of drug therapy in patients with generalized anxiety disorder. Methods 90 patients with generalized anxiety disorder in our hospital from January 2015 to December 2016 were selected,and according to the different treatment methods divided into the observation group A, observation group B and observation group C,45 cases in each groups. The observation group A with venlafaxine treatment, observation group B with tandospirone treatment, observation group C treated with Laura Si; comprehensive observation of 3 groups of patients with clinical treatment, improve psychological status and the incidence of adverse reactions, drug compliance, strict record the relevant data and comparative analysis. Results 3 groups of patients with clinical curative effect, no significant difference ; observation group A patients psychological status were better than those observed in B and C group. The incidence of adverse reaction was lower than observed in B and C group, medication compliance was higher than B, C group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion The patients with generalized anxiety disorder can choose Vin Rafa Sin, tandospirone, Laura Si treatment, but Vin Rafa Sin on the psychological status of patients with improvement is more significant, less adverse reactions, medication compliance of patients, is worthy of clinical application.
5.Intraoperative ultrasound assessment of carotid endarterectomy for the treatment of patients with subtotal or complete occlusion of carotid artery
Yumei LIU ; Beibei LIU ; Xiufeng MENG ; Jie YANG ; Jingzhi LI ; Xiang LI ; Liqun JIAO ; Yang HUA
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2014;(8):402-406
Objective To analyze the correlations of vascular structure, hemodynamic changes and surgical recanalization of carotid endarterectomy ( CEA) for the treatment of subtotal or complete occlusion of carotid artery. Methods A total of 107 patients with carotid artery occlusive disease diagnosed at Beijing Xuanwu Hospital,Capital Medical University received CEA therapy from January 2005 to January 2014 and were enrolled retrospectively. According to the findings of introperative ultrasound,they were divided into either a recanalization group (n=86) or a non-recanalization group (n=21). Preoperative and intraoperative carotid artery diameter and blood flow velocity were compared and analyzed with carotid ultrasonography. Intraoperative detected vascular abnormalities, residual vascular stenosis rate, blood flow velocity and pulsatility index of the ipsilateral middle cerebral artery ( MCA) were documented. Results (1) The peak systolic velocity (PSV) (82 ± 32 cm/s and 60 ± 17 cm/s),mean velocity (MV) (50 ± 19 cm/s and 42 ±13cm/s),and pulsatility index (PI) (0. 97 ± 0. 25 and 0. 67 ± 0. 14) on the ipsilateral MCA in patients of carotid artery recanalization before and after procedure were significantly higher than those during the procedure. There were significant differences (all P=0. 000). In patients failed to recanalize,the intraoperative and preoperative PSV,EDV,and MV of MCA were 46 ± 20 cm/s and. 63 ± 21 cm/s,24 ± 13 cm/s and 34 ± 12 cm/s, and 32 ± 16 cm/s and 44 ± 15 cm/s,respectively. They were reduced more significantly during the procedure than those after procedure. There were significant differences ( all P=0. 000 ) . But there was no significant difference in PI (0. 70 ± 0. 18 and 0. 67 ± 0. 15) compared with that before procedure (P=0. 317). (2) The diseased vascular diameter of the recanalization group was significantly widened (0. 6 ± 0. 4 mm vs. 3. 4 ± 0. 9 mm,P=0. 000) compared with before procedure. The overall recanalization rate was 80. 4% (86/107). Intraoperative ultrasound revealed that 13 patients had mild abnormal vascular structures among the recanalized patients. The non-recanalized patients had significantly abnormal vascular structure. Conclusion Intraoperative carotid ultrasound in combination with transcranial Doppler (TCD) for monitoring cerebral blood flow may effectively identify the carotid structure and the degree of cerebral hemodynamic improvement,and timely guide the secondary repair.
6.Voltage-dependent K(+)-channel responses during activation and damage in alveolar macrophages induced by quartz particles.
Jingzhi, SUN ; Yong, MEI ; Xiang, GUO ; Xiao, YIN ; Xuebin, ZHAO ; Zhenglun, WANG ; Lei, YANG
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2009;29(4):404-8
The roles of voltage-dependent K(+) channels during activation and damage in alveolar macrophages (AMs) exposed to different silica particles were examined. Rat AMs were collected by means of bronchoalveolar lavage, and were adjusted to 5x10(5)/mL. After AMs were exposed to different concentrations (0, 25, 50, 100, 200 mug/mL) of quartz particles and 100 mug/mL amorphous silica particles for 24 h, the voltage-depended K(+) current in AMs was measured by using patch clamp technique. Meanwhile the leakage of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and the viability of AMs were detected respectively. Patch clamp studies demonstrated that AMs possessed outward delayed and inward rectifying K(+) current. Exposure to quartz particles increased the outward delayed K(+) current but it had no effect on inward rectifier K(+) current in AMs. Neither of the two K(+) channels in AMs was affected by amorphous silica particles. Cytotoxicity test showed that both silica particles could damage AM membrane and result in significant leakage of LDH (P<0.05). MTT studies, however, showed that only quartz particles reduced viability of AMs (P<0.05). It is concluded that quartz particles can activate the outward delayed K(+) channel in AMs, which may act as an activating signal in AMs to initiate an inflammatory response during damage and necrosis in AMs induced by exposure to quartz particle. K(+) channels do not contribute to the membrane damage of AMs.
7.Squat, stoop, or semi-squat: A comparative experiment on lifting technique.
Zhenglun, WANG ; Lei, WU ; Jingzhi, SUN ; Lihua, HE ; Sheng, WANG ; Lei, YANG
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2012;32(4):630-6
There are actually no sufficient data for lifting technique assessment. A laboratory study was undertaken to determine the effect of 3 regular lifting techniques on erector muscle activation, cardiovascular strain and subjective response. Thirty student volunteers participated in the study, and were required to lift a weight with different techniques. Stoop-, squat-, semi-squat-lifting resulted in 3, 2 and 1 time of the highest percentage of the maximum voluntary electrical activation (MVE%) respectively. In the same order, the lowest median frequency (MF) existed 1, 1 and 2 times. Muscle fatigue was 4 times in squat, 36 in semi-squat and 43 in stoop lifting. Heart rate was the highest in squat and lowest in stoop respectively, with a middle level in semi-squat lifting. It may be recommended to adopt mainly the semi-squat technique for daily lifting works. For heavy lifting, it should use the squat technique. Stoop lifting may also be used alternatively but for light things.
8.Study of flail chest surgery opportunity
Changhua DUAN ; Yuesheng HU ; Jingzhi LIANG ; Guangfia CHEN ; Jie LI ; Wei YANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2009;16(1):28-29
Objective To discuss the flail chest in the rib the fixed surgery opportunity,in fixed spot. Meth-ads Clinical data of 26 flail cheat patients in my courtyard were retrospectively analyzed. Results 26 patients were cured completely,nobody died,no obvious cheat abnormity was observed. Condusion Regarding the flail cheat pa-tient, at the right moment to adopt the fixed surgery in the rib, restore the integrity of the thoracic wall, may reduce the mortality rate, the chest shape normal, the quality of life obtains the enhancement.
9.Prevalence of chronic kidney diseases and associated factors on the basis of stratified random sampling among elderly people in two districts of Jiangsu province, China
Yanbei SUN ; Hong LIU ; Ming WU ; Yanli WANG ; Jingzhi WU ; Weixin SUN ; Jinfang YANG ; Bicheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2010;26(11):812-817
Objective To survey the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among elderly people in two districts of Jiangsu province, China. Methods A total of 1404 residents aged 60 years or older in Huaian and Suzhou city in Jiangsu province were randomly recruited from the community population. All the people were screened for albuminuria (increased morning spot urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio, UACR) and reduced renal function (decreased eGFR by simplified MDRD equation). Urinary creatinine and albumin, serum creatinine, uric acid, cholesterol,triglyceride, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and fasting blood (1.73 m2) -1] and/or albuminuria (UACR ≥30 mg/g). The associations between healthy characteristics and indicators of kidney damage were examined. Results A total of 1316 (93.7%) elderly people completed the study. The prevalence of CKD was 32.3% and the awareness rate was only 9.6%. Albuminuria and reduced renal function were found in 30.2% and 3.2% of subjects respectively. The Logistic regression model showed that age, gender, hypertension,hypercholesterinemia and hyperuricaemia were independently associated with CKD. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140-159 mm Hg exhibited a lower adjusted OR value (0.675) for CKD, while SBP of 160-179 mm Hg and of at least 180 mm Hg exhibited higher adjusted OR values (1.330 and 1.146). Similarly, FBG of 5.6-6.9 mmol/L exhibited a lower adjusted OR value for CKD as compared to FBG of at least 7.0 mmol/L (0.628 vs 1.941). Conclusions The prevalence of CKD in elderly people of Jiangsu province is quite high. Age, gender, hypertension,hypercholesterinemia and hyperuricaemia are independent risk factors for the development of CKD.
10.The mediating effect of meaning in life between family care and subjective well-being of family caregivers of community disabled elderly
Minjuan XIE ; Lamei YANG ; Kangjiao XIAO ; Rui WANG ; Jingzhi LI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2022;31(11):1034-1040
Objective:To explore the mediating effect of meaning in life between family care and subjective well-being of family caregivers of community disabled elderly, and provide reference for improving caregivers' mental health.Methods:From August 2019 to August 2020, A total of 526 family caregivers of disabled elderly from several communities in Guangzhou were household surveyed by general information questionnaire, family APGRA index, Chinese meaning in life questionnaire and general well-being schedule.SPSS 22.0 software was used for descriptive analysis, correlation analysis and mediating effect analysis.AMOS 22.0 software was used for structural equation model construction, and Bootstrap method was used for mediation effect test.Results:The score of subjective well-being, family care, meaning in life of family caregivers of disabled elderly were (69.41±19.17), (6.42±2.56), (42.96±7.61), respectively.The family care was positively correlated with meaning in life and subjective well-being ( r=0.275, 0.289, both P<0.01) and a positive correlation was found between meaning in life and subjective well-being ( r=0.345, P<0.01). Meaning in life had a partial mediating effect between family care and subjective well-being.The mediating effect value was 4.304, accounting for 30.6% of the total effect value. Conclusion:The family care can directly or indirectly affect caregivers' subjective well-being through meaning in life.