1.Questionnaire Analysis for International Students Majoring in Medicine Taught in English
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(09):-
Upon the situation that the scale of international students studying clinic medicine is enlarging,we adopted the questionnaire designed by International Affairs'Office of Ministry of Education to investigate the general information as the reason why international students come to study in China,the entrance standard,the evaluation on teaching,the occupation selecting and the tuition fee etc.The essay aims to provide information for normalizing the education and constituting concerned policy.
2.Study on S100A4 gene silence by siRNA and its inhibition on invasion of human thyroid carcinoma cell
Pengcheng JIANG ; Yu FAN ; Yongjing ZHOU
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2010;04(6):371-374
Objective To explore the effects and mechanism of S100A4 gene silence on invasion of human thyroid cancer cell. Methods After thyroid cancer cell ARO was transfected by S100A4 small interfering RNA (siRNA), mRNA and protein level of S100A4 and matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) were determined by real time RT-PCR and Western blot respectively. The anchorage-independent growth was examined by colony formation assay in soft agar, and invasion ability was evaluated by boyden chamber model. Results The level of mRNA and protein of S100A4 was significantly inhibited in ARO cancer cells transfected by S100A4 siRNA.Transfection with S100A4 siRNA could inhibit anchorage-independent growth and invasion ability of thyroid cancer cell ARO in a dose-dependent manner. mRNA and protein expression of MMP-2 were down-regulated by S100A4 siRNA. Conclusion S100A4 siRNA can inhibit the invasion of thyroid cancer cell through down-regulation of MMP-2.
3.Awareness of knowledge related to tuberculosis prevention and treatment among diabetes patients in Urumqi city and its influencing factors
Pengcheng GAO ; Mijiti PEIERDUN ; Boyuan MA ; Jiang SHAO
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(4):500-502
Objective We aimed to understand the awareness of knowledge related to tuberculosis(TB) prevention and treat ment among diabetes mellitus(DM) patients in Urumqi city,their attitudes towards TB patients,treatment behavior and routes of obtaining knowledge,which will provide scientific basis for further health education and promotion.Methods A questionnaire-based investigation was conducted among DM patients who visited out patient clinics or those who were hospitalized from July to December in 2015.Results 599 DM patients were investigated.the general awareness rate among them was 51.13%,and all awareness rate was 4.17%.In all 7-item core knowledge related to TB prevention and treatment,the awareness of TB symptoms,specialized TB clinics,free examination and free treatment policy were the lowest,which were 32.78%,40.40%,36.68% and 47.65%.Multi variate analysis indicted that ethnic group and educational level were associated factors of awareness rate.6 t.77% of patients have tendency to discriminate TB patients.81.83% of patients were willing to learn more knowledge about TB treatment and prevention,and the main route they hoped to learn were social media,literature and specialized publicity materials.Conclusion Awareness of knowledge related to TB prevention and treatment is low in DM patients in Urumqi,particuiarly those of minority ethnic group and lower education.Future health education in those at-risk groups should be enhanced.
4.Research on the Development Trend of International Students who Pursue their Degree in Medicine
Suhua JIANG ; Pengcheng SUN ; Yunheng SUN ; Sufen FENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(09):-
In allusion to the constant development of degree students majoring in medicine recent years,the essay discusses the future development trend of medicine degree student on analysis of education demand of the neighboring countries and the contrast of different cultivate model and the quality standardization.
5.Impacts of specific TDGF-1 gene silience by siRNA on invasion and migration of human breast cancer cell
Pengcheng JIANG ; Yu FAN ; Yongjing ZHOU ; Zhengyan WU
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2010;04(5):291-294
Objective To study the impact of TDGF-1 gene silience by small interfering RNA(siRNA)on the invasion and migration of human breast cancer cell. Methods 3 siRNA fragments were designed according to the characteristic of TDGF-1 gene sequence and the most appropriate siRNA was selected by fluorescence real-time quantitative RT-PCR method. After the human breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-468 was transfected by the selected TDGF-1 siRNA, mRNA and protein of TDGF-1 were determined by real time quantitative RT-PCR and western blot respectively. The migration and invasion ability of the cancer cell were evaluated by wound-healing assay and Boyden chamber model respectively. Results siRNA could down-regulate the level of mRNA and protein of TDGF-1 in a dose-and time-dependent manner. In vitro experiment showed that TDGF-1 siRNA transfection can effectively inhibit the clonal growth, invasion and migration of breast cancer cell in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusions TDGF-1 gene may play an important role in the migration and invasion of human breast cancer cells. siRNA transfection can inhibit the invasion of human breast cancer cells.
6.Technique improvement of thoracoabdominal CT scan for patients with arm-raising disability
Zhidong YUAN ; Yuanjian LIU ; Guoyin JIANG ; Fei FENG ; Chenglin WANG ; Pengcheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2010;44(2):198-201
Objective To explore a new scanning technique to reduce and avoid image artifacts of thoracoabdominal CT and improve image quality for patients who cannot raise their arms. Methods Sixty-one patients with arm-raising disability between March 2004 and May 2009 were enrolled in the study. Thirty-one cases before June 2007 were scanned with their arms beside their body (control group), 30 cases after June 2007 were scanned with their arms shifting to different imaging planes of the spine(study group), and another 30 patients who can raising their arms were taken as routine group. The images artifacts were blindly evaluated by 5-points scale (severe, less severe, moderate, minimum and no artifact) by 2 experienced CT technologists and one radiologist and compared between the three groups (χ~2 test). CT values and its noise of the liver with or without artifact of the three groups were measured and analyzed by one-way ANOVA test. Results In the control group, 11 cases had severe, 15 cases had less severe, 5 cases had moderate. In the study group, 6 cases had moderate, 15 cases had minimum, 9 cases had no artifact. In the routine group, 8 cases minimum and 22 cases had no artifact. Image quality was significantly improved in the study group compared to the conventional group where χ~2 = 95.32 and P <0.01. CT value and the noise of the liver without artifact were (54.5±3.0) HU and 10. 7±2.4 in the control group, (52.0±3.5) HU and 10.7±0.5 in the study group, (53.7±3.1) HU and 9.9±0.5 in the routine group, respectively. CT value and noise of the liver with artifact were (41.7±8.4) HU and 17.9±2.6 in control group, (53.1±6.9) HU and 11.0±0.7 in the study group, (54.1±2.4) HU and 9.9±0.5 in the routine group, respectively. The CT value and its noise variation with artifact were significantly higher in the control group than the study group and the control group, where F = 36.352,235. 848, respectively and P <0.01. Conclusion The image quality can be improved and the artifact can be minimized for the patients with arm-raising disability by shifting their arm position to the different imaging planes of the spine.
7.Value of multi-detector CT low tension dynamic enhanced scanning in preoperative evaluation of advanced gastric cancer
Weijian GUO ; Pengcheng JIANG ; Dongdong DU ; Jian JING ; Xuebin WANG ; Yanqing YANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2014;26(4):257-259,265
Objective To investigate the value of muhi-detector CT (MDCT) low tension dynamic enhanced scanning on the preoperative assessment of advanced gastric cancer.Methods MDCT low tension dynamic enhanced scanning,tumor diagnosis and staging and prediction of surgery operation were performed on 43 cases of advanced gastric cancer.And the above results were compared with pathology results.Results The 36 cases were treated with resection,while 7 cases were treated by gastrointestinal anastomosis.The MDCT had 76.7 % (33/43) of accuracy for the preoperative T staging and 74.4 % (32/43) of accuracy for the preoperative N staging,respectively.The stomach wall thickness was closely related to serosal invasion (x2 =20.170 9,P < 0.001).Conclusions The MDCT low tension dynamic enhanced scanning can improve the comprehensiveness and accuracy of preoperative staging of T and N in advanced gastric cancer.It is valuable for the preoperative diagnosis and treatment of gastric cancer.
8.MRI of VX2 carcinoma in rabbits after radiofrequency ablation:Comparison with pathological findings
Duanming DU ; Yinghua ZOU ; Pengcheng LIU ; Junhui CHEN ; Liqiu ZOU ; Hongjian YU ; Jinzhao JIANG ; Jiyin RUAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2010;26(4):605-608
Objective To evaluate the effect of MRI in reflecting the pathological changes of VX2 carcinoma in rabbits after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) . Methods RFA was performed in the livers of 24 rabbits with planted VX2 carcinoma. The rabbits were divided into 4 groups. After RFA, the rabbits were killed after MR imaging on 0, 1, 2, and 4 weeks, respectively. The correlation between MRI and pathological findings was analyzed. Results In the acute phase, coagulative necrosis of the ablated tumors and inflammatory reaction with hyperemia around were detected at microscopic examination. The ablated tumor showed as hypointensity on T1WI and hyperintensity on T2WI, while rim of high signal intensity on T1WI and low signal intensity on T2WI was found. Gadolinium-enhanced MRI showed a thin high signal rim surrounding the central coagulative necrosis. In the subacute phase, extensive coagulative necrosis and marked infiltration by neutrophils, lymphocytes, macrophages and a peripheral fibrous generation rim were observed microscopically on the ablated tumor. The ablated tumor showed iso-or hyperintensity on T1WI and hypointensity on T2WI, while the periphery of ablated lesions was hypointensity on T1WI and hyperintensity on T2WI. There was prominent rim enhancement along the ablated margin. In the chronic phase, peripheral fibrous rim became obvious, more regular and thicker than at subacute phase as hypointensity on T1WI and T2WI, and unenhancement was observed. Residual or recurrence of tumor was found in 17 rabbits as hypointensity on T1WI and hyperintensity on T2WI, and irregular, thicker rim or nodular enhancing abnormalities. Conclusion MRI can effectively show the histopathological tissue changes of rabbit VX2 carcinoma after ablation and demonstrate the residual or recurrence of tumor.
9.Effects of miR-10a down-regulated by siRNA on migration and invasion of human pancreatic cancer cell AsPC-1
Heng ZHANG ; Huiyong PENG ; Changfeng MAN ; Juan XU ; Weidong QI ; Pengcheng JIANG ; Yu FAN
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2013;13(6):374-377
Objective To investigate the effects of miR-10a expression on migration and invasion of human pancreatic cancer cells AsPC-1.Methods Small interfering RNA targeting at miR-10a (miR-10a-siRNA) was constructed,then it was transfected into pancreatic cancer AsPC-1 cells,and nonsense siRNA (Nc-siRNA) group and blank control group was established.Real time PCR assay was used to detect the expression of miR-10a in the 3 groups,and wound healing assay and Transwell assay were used to determine the migration and invasion abilities of cancer cells.The amount of matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13) in supernatant of cancer cell culture of each group was examined by ELISA assay.Results The miR-10a levels in control group,NC-siRNA group and miR-10a-siRNA group were 1.05 ±0.08,1.03 ±0.06,0.02 ±0.01 ; and the number of transmembrane cell were (150 ± 2.6),(145 ± 2.2),(62 ± 1.8),the levels of MMP-13 in the supernatant were (108.5 ± 2.8),(107.8 ± 2.5),(35.8 ± 1.5) pg/ml.The values were significantly lower in miR-10a-siRNA group than those in control group and NC-siRNA group (P < 0.01).The distance of cultured clone in miR-10a treated cancer cells (736± 18 μm) was significantly longer than those in the controls (385 ±5 μm) and NC-siRNA group (395± 13 μm,P<0.01).Conclusions Down-regulation of miR-10a by siRNA may inhibit migration and invasion of pancreatic cancer AsPC-1 cells,and the downregulated expression of MMP-13 may be one of the important mechanisms.
10.Long non-coding RNA in digestive system tumors
Lei PAN ; Wei LIANG ; Min FU ; Hui QIAN ; Wenrong XU ; Pengcheng JIANG ; Xu ZHANG
Journal of International Oncology 2016;43(9):706-710
Long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) is a class of RNA molecules that longer than 200 nucleotides.lncRNA is lack of functional open reading frames and has no protein coding ability.Recently, accumulating evidences indicate that lncRNA plays active roles in tumor carcinogenesis and progression.The aberrant expression of lncRNA is significantly correlated with the growth,metastasis,and therapy-resistance of digestive system tumors.Thus,lncRNA may be served as new targets for the diagnosis,treatment,and progno-sis of patients with digestive system tumors.