1.Expression and clinical significance of p21-activated kinase 1 in colorectal carcinoma
Weijie LI ; Yuanman REN ; Wenqi BAI ; Wengang PENG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2010;22(7):466-468
Objective To investigate the expression of p21-activated kinase 1 (PAK1) protein in patients with colorectal carcinoma and evaluate its clinicopathological significance. Methods The expression of PAK1 was detected by the immunohistochemical method (SABC) in 50 cases of colorectal carcinoma and pericancerous normal specimens, and the relationship between the expression of PAK1 protein and clinicopathological parameters was analyzed. Results The positive rate of PAK1 in colorectal carcinoma was significantly higher than that in normal pulmonary tissues (58 % vs 22 %, P <0.01), and the expression of PAK1 protein was significantly correlated to lymph node metastasis (χ2 =8.872, P =0.003) and degree of differentiation (χ2 =6.344, P =0.042), but not to tumor location, size, age and sex (P >0.05). The positive staining of PAK1 protein was mainly located in the cytoplasm of tumor cells. Conclusion Overexpression of PAK1 is closely related with tumor biological behavior and it may play important role in the development of colorectal carcinoma.
2.Effect of renal denervation by radiofrequency catheter ablation on expres-sion of aquaporins in dog kidneys
Pengcheng REN ; Chang LIU ; Xiandi QIU ; Weijie CHEN ; Yuehui YIN
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2016;32(8):1430-1434
AIM:To investigate the effect of renal denervation ( RDN) by radiofrequency catheter ablation on the expression of aquaporins ( AQP) in dog kidneys .METHODS:Adult Chinese Kunming dogs ( n=12 ) were randomly divided into RDN group and control group (6 for each group).The dogs in RDN group underwent bilateral RDN using ra-diofrequency catheter ablation , and radiofrequency catheter was positioned in bilateral renal artery without ablation in con -trol group.The levels of norepinephrine (NE) and AQP1~3 in the renal tissues were detected 1 month after RDN, and blood pressure (BP) measurements were performed at baseline and 1 month after RDN.RESULTS: The level of NE in RDN group was significantly lower than that in control group (P<0.01).The expression of AQP1~3 in the renal cortex and medulla was lower in RDN group than that in control group .RDN also caused a substantial BP reduction (P<0.05). CONCLUSION:RDN substantially decreases the tissue levels of NE and AQP in dog kidneys , and also decreases BP sig-nificantly , which might be involved in the mechanism of BP reduction by RDN .Renal sympathetic nerve plays an excitatory role in the regulation of AQP in the kidney.
3.Effects of Guiqi Polysaccharide on Telomerase Activity in Premature Senescence WI-38 Cells
Xiuying PU ; Shuang YU ; Wenbo FAN ; Jing REN ; Lu LIU ; Xiaolong MA ; Weijie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;22(11):50-53
Objective To investigate the effects of Guiqi polysaccharide (GQP) on the telomerase activity in premature senescence of WI-38 cells;To discuss its mechanism of action.Methods MTT assay was used to observe the effects of different concentrations of H2O2 on the proliferation of WI-38 cells and screened the best concentration of H2O2 to induce premature senescence cellular model in WI-38 cells. ELISA and chemical staining method were used to evaluate the protection of GQP in telomerase activity and senescence-associated β-galactosidase activity in premature cellular senescence.Results 200μmol/L H2O2 treatment could induce premature senescence in WI-38 cells. There were no significant differences in senescence-associated β-galactosidase and telomerase activity between GQP group and normal control group (P>0.05), but had significant difference with model group (P<0.01).Conclusion GQP can increase the telomerase activity and inhibit the senescence-associated β-galactosidase activity in premature senescence of WI-38 cells.
4.Effect of trepibutone tablet combined with ursodeoxycholic acid in treatment of patients with gallstone
Xinghai WANG ; Minglei YANG ; Zheng ZHOU ; Weijie REN ; Kai ZHAO ; Sufen HUANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2015;(12):120-121,124
Objective To investigate effect of trepibutone tablet combined with ursodeoxycholic acid in treatment of patients with gallstone. Methods 200 cases with gallstone were diagnosed and randomly divided into observation group and control group from February 2013 to February 2014.100 cases in control group were given ursodeoxycholic acid treatment 50 mg/(kg? d),two times per day for six month.On the basis of control group observation group were treated with trepibutone one tablet per day,three times per day,4 weeks for 1 course, 2 weeks of treatment interval between 4 courses, totally for four courses.After treatment, patients were followed up and recorded gallbladder wall thickness, gallbladder functional status. Results After 6 months of treatment in patients with gallbladder wall thickness of observation group ( 2.77 ±0.38 ) mm was superior to control group (3.24 ±0.36)mm(P<0.05).After 6 months of treatment in patients with gallbladder function score of observation group (58.75 ±4.79) was better than control group (53.11 ±5.02) ( P<0.05).Recurrence rate of observation group was 9% better than that of control group 18%(χ2 =3.468,P<0.05)after treatment for 6 months.Conclusion Effect of trepibutone tablet combined with ursodeoxycholic acid in treatment of patients with gallstone is well.There is no obvious side effects during the treatment.
5.Study on the Whitening activity and pathway of red eucommia herbs
Jinbin LIN ; Tong REN ; Yijiang LIAN ; Weijie LI ; Xin JIN ; Zhibo XIA ; Wenjun LI
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2015;(12):21-23,28
Objective To determine the impact of PEE with different ethanol concentration extract on the activity of tyrosinase in B16 melanoma and to explore the feasibility of PEE used as skin whitening agent make use of a model organism .Methods 30%, 50%, 70%, 95%, different concentration of ethanol reflux got four kinds of PEE alcohol extract, respectively.And selected the most active inhibition to mushroom tyrosinase ( PEE30、PEE50、PEE70、PEE95).The effect of extracts from the selected on B16 cell model was determined by MTS, NaOH splitting decomposition, L-DOPA oxidation progress.The change in protein expression level after ethanol extract of PEE was determined by Western bolt.Results The capacity of inhibition to mushroom tyrosinase in each concentration of PEE extraction, but PEE70 had the most active inhibition.When challenged with B16 cell model, PEE70 showed the capacity of decrease in tyrosinase activities and melanin synthesis (P<0.01) and had a does dependence ;it also decreased Tyrosinase and TRP-1 expression compared with control B16 cells.Conclusion These data support the idea that PEE can restrain melanogenesis, through its inhibitory effect on the activity of tyrosinase.
6.Effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy on morbidly obesity
Qinggui REN ; Hongwei ZHANG ; Weifeng DONG ; Weijie LIU ; Xiaodong HAN ; Junfeng HAN ; Pin ZHANG ; Jianzhong DI
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2016;10(6):474-477
Objective To evaluate the effects of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy on weight control in morbidly obese patients.Methods 48 patients with morbidly obesity underwent obese surgery (laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy) from Dec.2013 to Dec.2015,and 1-year follow-up study.The general situation of obesity and biochemical indicators were compared and analyzed.Results There were 20 cases in gastric bypass group and 28 cases in sleeve gastrectomy group.The excess weight loss percentage(%EWL)was 73±0.04 in gastric bypass group and 59±0.05 in sleeve gastrectomy group(P=-0.03).There was no statistical difference in weight change between the two groups.Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) level in gastric bypass group was significantly lower than that in sleeve gastrectomy group at 1 year after surgery (2.42±0.16 vs 3.29±0.20,P=0.006),while folic acid level was significantly higher than that in sleeve gastrectomy group(15.58±1.99 vs 7.59±1.59,P=0.022).Conclusions The one-year follow up shows there is no significant difference in the efficacy of weight control between the two groups.Gastric bypass group may be superior to gastrectomy group in nutrition indexes.However,it is just a short-term postoperative efficacy in morbidly obese patients,long-term weight control effects and obesity related diseases control need to be further explored.
7.Therapeutic Observation of Comprehensive Acupuncture Treatment for Primary Open-angle Glaucoma
Weijie YANG ; Tianyi Lü ; Wenting LIU ; Ruolin CUI ; Dekang GAN ; Ren ZHANG ; Hong XU
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2017;36(4):427-431
Objective To observethe clinical efficacy of comprehensive acupuncture treatment in treating primary open-angle glaucoma, and to objectively evaluate the therapeutic efficacy.Method Twenty-eight patients (53 eyes) who received acupuncture treatment were recruited. By adopting a self-control design, the changes of intraocular tension, mean defect (MD) of vision field, mean sensitivity (MS), vision, and score of Quality of Life Scale for Patients with Visual Impairment (QLSPVI) were observed after 3-month acupuncture treatment.ResultThe intraocular tension of the 28 patients declined obviously after the treatment (P<0.01); MD, MS and vision didn't show significant improvements after the treatment (P>0.05); the QLSPVI score dropped significantly after the treatment (P<0.01);the total effective rate was 86.8%; the therapeutic efficacy wasn't correlated with age, disease duration, and treatment duration (P>0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture treatment can effectively reduce the intraocular tension, control the deterioration of MD and MS, maintain the level of vision, and enhance the quality of life of patients with primary open-angle glaucoma; with the same disease duration, the longer the treatment, the better the therapeutic efficacy.
8.Research progress of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors in the treatment of inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases
Weijie REN ; Lifang CEN ; Yi ZOU
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2024;55(1):63-72
Abstract: Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK), a cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase, plays a central role in the activation of B cells and granulocytes, operating downstream of B cell and Fcγ receptors, and is considered an attractive target for treating autoimmune diseases. Preclinical investigations have demonstrated that inhibition of BTK activity holds promise as a potential therapeutic strategy for inflammatory immune responses such as autoimmune diseases and allergies. This review provides an overview of the mechanisms by which BTK contributes to immune-related diseases and summarizes current research on the development of BTK inhibitors for treating these conditions, aiming to offer novel insights into non-oncology applications for BTK inhibitors.
9.Design, synthesis and biological study of BTK/JAK3 dual-target inhibitors
Lifang CEN ; Ming CHENG ; Weijie REN ; Liu YE ; Luhua WANG ; Weibo GUO ; Qiang ZHANG ; Yungen XU
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2024;55(1):73-86
Abstract: In the present study, the compound XL-12 from our previous work was utilized as a lead compound. Through the optimization of the terminal phenyl ring, 12 target compounds were designed and synthesized. The structures of all target compounds were confirmed by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and H RMS. In vitro enzyme activity assay showed that most compounds demonstrated significant inhibitory activity toward Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) and Janus kinase 3 (JAK3). Among them, compound I-3 exhibited moderate cell proliferation inhibitory activity toward Daudi cells and BaF3-JAK3 cells. In the evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity in vitro, compound I-3 could effectively inhibit the production of inflammatory factors IL-6; besides, it exhibited superior anti-inflammatory activity compared to ibrutinib in xylene-induced ear swelling model in mice.
10.Care experience of caregivers of children with craniopharyngioma-related hypothalamic obesity: a qualitative study based on the chronic illness trajectory model
Weijie WANG ; Yingying DENG ; Ying REN ; Jiaying HUANG ; Jing ZHANG ; Lei SHI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(23):1774-1780
Objective:To understand the real experience of caregivers of children with craniopharyngioma-associated hypothalamic obesity (CP-HO) based on the chronic disease trajectory model, so as to provide a reference for formulating corresponding disease management plans.Methods:From May 2023 to July 2023, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 caregivers of children with CP-HO who were admitted to the Department of Neurosurgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University through purposive sampling. The interview data were analyzed by Colaizzi 7-step analysis method.Results:The 17 caregivers of children with CP-HO were 24 to 46 years old, including 3 males and 14 females. A total of 3 themes were extracted. Prodromal phase of weight: lack of disease cognition and weakening of self-concept; during the period of weight increase, the demand burden became prominent and the life pattern changed; weight stability: pressure, hope, and insight into the value of life.Conclusions:For promoting a good disease response of caregivers and improving the weight management effect of children and the quality of family life, medical staff should pay attention to and understand the disease care experience of children with CP-HO, and provide comprehensive and systematic solution strategies.