1.Taking the opportunity of clinical skill center construction to promote the reforms on the teaching of clinical practice
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(08):-
As an important part of medical education,clinical practice teaching is an im-portant period for medical students to become doctors,in which they integrate theory with practice.So,in clinical practice teaching process,it is important to cultivate students’ innovative ability and practical ability,and emphasize quality-oriented education.For clinical skills training center,it is of great significance to reform management of clinical skills teaching,establish scientific and effective teaching methods,develope the correct clinical thinking and innovative aware-ness.
2.Effects of cisplatin on autophagy and apoptosis and their correlation in bladder cancer cells
Yan LIU ; Wen GU ; Hubin YIN ; Xin GOU ; Weiyang HE
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2017;37(2):176-182
Objective To identify whether cisplatin can induce autophagy of bladder cancer T24 cells and the possible mechanism, and to observe the relationship between outophagy and apoptosis.Methods MTT assay was applied to investigate the effects of various concentration of cisplatin( 0 , 10 , 20 and 40 μg/mL) on T24 survival.TEM was performed to detect the autophagosome formation .Western blot assay was used to analyze the expression changes of LC3-Ⅱ, P62 and extracellular signal-regulated kinase ( ERK1/2 ) and p-ERK at the protein level.The effects of autophagy on the survival and apoptosis of bladder cancer cells were investiga-ted.Results DDP observably inhibited proliferation of bladder cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner ( P<0.05), the 50% inhibiting concentration(IC50) was (30.3 ±2.4)μg/mL;DDP induced autophagy of bladder cancer cells, observably increased autophagosome induced by DDP; up-regulated expression levels of LC3-Ⅱproteins ( P<0.05 ) , down-regulated expression of P62 proteins ( P<0.05 );DDP increased the protein level of p-ERK (P<0.05); The inhibitor of ERK pathway U0126 inhibited DDP-induced autophagy, as evidenced by decrease in the expression of LC3-Ⅱproteins ( P<0.05 ) .After inhibition of autophagy by WTM in DDP-treated cells, cell viability was obviously decreased and apoptosis was increased (P<0.05);DDP combined with WTM observably enhanced cleavage of poly ADP-ribose polymerase 1 ( PARP-1 ) and cleaved-caspase-3 which is apop-tosis related proteins ( P<0.05 ) .Conclusions Autophagy can protect T24 cells against ciplatin-induced apop-tosis, the possible mechanism of autophagy is the ERK signaling pathway is activated .
3.Transforming growth factor-β1 induces differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells into myofibroblasts via production of reactive oxygen species
Shuangshuang JIA ; Weiyang LI ; Xin LIU ; Liying LI
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2015;(5):737-742
Objective:The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanism underlying transforming growth factor-β1 ( TGF-β1 ) induced differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs)into myofibroblasts.Methods:Primary mouse BMSCs were isolated from bone marrow by flushing the tibias and femurs of mice , and passage 3 to passage 5 of BMSCs were used in the experiments . BMSCs differentiation into myofibroblast was induced by different doses of TGF-β1.In addition, reactive oxygen species (ROS) inhibitor (N-acetylcysteine, NAC) was added to test its effect on the action of TGF-β1.Expressions of BMSCs differentiation parameters , α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), collagenα1(Ⅰ) [Col α1(Ⅰ)] and collagen α1(Ⅲ) [Col α1(Ⅲ)] were measured by real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) and Western blot analysis.BMSCs were preloaded for 15 min with 2’, 7’-dichlorohydro-fluorescein diacetate ( DCFH-DA) , then stimulated with TGF-β1 for different times , and fluorescence of ROS was measured using high content analysis .Results:TGF-β1 stimulated differentiation of BMSCs into myofibroblasts and up-regulated expression of α-SMA, Col α1(Ⅰ) and Col α1(Ⅲ) in a dose-dependent manner , which blocked by ROS inhibitor NAC .In addition , TGF-β1 could induce a significant rapid and transient increase in ROS production in BMSCs , and the effect of TGF-β1 on ROS production was peaked at 30 min.Conclusion:TGF-β1 induced differentiation of BMSCs into myofibroblasts via production of ROS.
4.Repair of upper lip scar by expanded submental flap
Xianjie MA ; Yang LI ; Weiyang LI ; Jiangbo CUI ; Hengxin LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2016;22(4):212-214
Objective To discuss the repairing methods of the wound after upper lip lesion excision.Methods The wound after upper lip lesion excision was repaired by expanded pedicled submental flap.The 3 cm-long incision was located in 1 cm to sub-mandible.The 100 ml expander was placed beneath the platysma,and the aqueducts and spigots of the expanders were laid out of the skin.After complete expansion,the spastic scars of the upper lip and nasal bottom were resolved,the nasal columella and upper lip were put back to the normal position.The pedicled submental flap was transferred to the wound after upperlip excision according to the size of the wound.The pedicle was severed after 3 weeks.Results There were 5 cases of the expanded pedicled submental flap to repair the wound after upper lip excision.The flap survived without complications.The appearances were satisfied by the patients.Conclusions The method of the expanded submental flap is suitable for the wound after upper lip excision.
5.Inhibitory effects of α-crystallin on optic nerve astrocytes proliferation, activation and secretion stimulated by lipopolysaccharide
Xiao, LIU ; Weiyang, SHAO ; Xianliang, GU ; Yi, WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2016;34(12):1082-1086
Background Glial scaring induced by the activation and proliferation of astrocytes after optical nerve damage is one of causes of neural axons difficult to regeneration.Researches showed that α-crystallin can promote the regeneration and pass through scaring zone of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) axons,and we speculate α-crystallin protect optical nerve tissue against scaring process.Objective This study was to investigate the influence of α-crystallin for the activation and secretion of inflammatory factors of astrocytes.Methods Optical nerver tissue was isolated from 3-5 day-old SPF Long Evans rats to culture and purify astrocytes.The cells were identified by detecting the expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) with immunofluorescence technique.The cells were cultured with regular culture medium in the normal control group,and 5 μg/ml lipopolysaccharides (LPS) was added in the LPS group,while 5 μg/ml LPS and 1 ×10-4 g/L α-crystallin were added in the α-crystallin group,and the cells were consecutively cultured for 24 hours.The proliferation (absorbance,A) of the cells was assayed by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8).The expression of GFAP in the cells was detected by immunofluorescence technique and quantitated by Western blot.The contents in the cell supernatants of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) were detected by ELISA.Results The morphology and size were well-proportioned in 3-4 generation of cells with the GFAP positive rate over 95%.The A values were 1.335±0.070,1.643±0.069 and 1.390±0.004 in the normal control group,LPS group and α-crystallin group,and the A values in the LPS group were significantly higher than those in the normal control group and α-crystallin group (t =3.315,3.681,both at P<0.05).Immunofluorescence examination showed that the fluorescence intensity was evidently enhanced in the LPS group compared with the normal control group and α-crystallin group and presented the largest cell bodies in the LPS group.The relative expressions of GFAP in the cells were 0.851 ±0.076 in the LPS group,which were higher than those in the normal control group and α-crystallin group (0.786±0.091,0.569±0.049).Compared between the LPS group and α-crystallin group,there is a significant difference between the two groups (t =3.115,P< 0.0l).In addition,compared with the LPS group,the contents of TNF-α and IL-1β in the suspensions were significantly reduced in the normal control group and α-crystallin group (all at P<0.05).Conclusions α-Crystallin protein can inhibit the activation and secretion of optic nerve astrocytes stimulated by LPS.
6.Preliminary practice and exploration in teaching of Clinical Diagnostics for foreign students
Weiyang ZHENG ; Aihua LIU ; Ye CHEN ; Weidong MENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2002;0(01):-
The enrollment of international medical students has been expanding.How to improve the quality of medical education is a key point.To explore a better way and method to improve the quality of the medical teaching for foreign students in China,the preliminary experi-ences of teaching of Clinical Diagnostics for foreign students are reviewed.
7.Reconstruction of lower eyelid ectropion with expanded forehead pedicled flap
Chaohua LIU ; Xianjie MA ; Weiyang LI ; Jiangbo CUI ; Hengxin LIU ; Feifei CHU ; Changxin JIN ; Dongyue HAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2017;23(4):242-245
Objective To investigate the application of the frontal branch of superficial temporal vessels pedicled flap in repairing lower eyelid ectropion.Methods Eight cases were collected from patients diagnosed with lower eyelid ectropion in our hospital from April 2012 to April 2015.In phase 1 of operation,the dilators were implanted into the frontal branch of superficial temporal vessels and fully expanded by normal saline injection;In phase 2,the scar of lower eyelid was incised,and the expanded forehead flaps were transferred to cover the wound after the lower eyelid released back to normal anatomy location;In phase 3,the flap delay operation was manipulated 3 weeks after phase 2,and the left wound after scar excision was finished by pedicle division 1 week later.Results All patients in the study showed a good appearance and function of lower eyelid.There were no complications such as flap congestion and necrosis occurred.Meantime there were no relapses observed according to the follow-ups ranging from 6 months to 1 year.Conclusions The application of the frontal branch of superficial temporal vessels pedicled flap shows a promising procedure in treatment of lower eyelid ectropion.
8.Antihypertensive effect of metformin in essential hypertensive patients with hyperinsulinemia
Xiaoyan XING ; Yufeng LI ; Zuodi FU ; Yanyan CHEN ; Yafei WANG ; Xueli LIU ; Weiyang LIU ; Guangwei LI
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2010;49(1):14-18
Objective To investigate the possibility and utility of metformin alone or in combination with fosinopril to reduce blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension.Met hods A total of 140 cases of non-diabetic essential hypertension with hyperinsulinemia were recruited and randomly assigned to two groups: a group of 68 treated with metformin 500 mg tid and a group of 72 treated with fosinopril 10 mg qd.The duration of the treatment was 8 weeks.Combination therapy with the two drugs was used after 4 weeks of treatment if needed.If the target goals of systolic blood pressure (SBP) < 140 mm Hg (1 mm Hg =0.133 kPa) and /or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) <90 mm Hg were not attained 4 weeks, combination therapy with two drugs was used in either group in the next 4 weeks.The changes of blood pressure and insulin sensitivity of the two groups were observed before and after treatment.Results (1) After 4 weeks of treatment, SBP in metformin group and fosinopril group decreased by ( 13.0 ± 1.2) mm Hg and (15.4 ± 1.4) mm Hg, and DBP decreased by (9.0 ± 1.0) mm Hg and ( 10.4 ± 1.1 ) mm Hg respectively.After 8 weeks of treatment, SBP in metformin group and fosinopril group decreased by (17.8 ± 1.5) mm Hg and (20.9 ± 1.5) mm Hg, and DBP decreased by (13.2 ±0.9) mm Hg and (15.3 ± 1.1) mm Hg respectively.There was no significant difference in the decline of blood pressure between the two groups (P >0.05).The rates of combination therapy were both 54% in the two groups.(2) Fasting insulin as well as 30 min and 120 min insulin levels after oral glucose tolerance test and insulin area under the curve in the metformin group were significantly reduced after 4 and 8 weeks of treatment as compared with those of baseline(P < 0.05 and P < 0.01 ) .In the fosinopril group, however, they decreased only after 8 weeks treatment (P < 0.05).The insulin action index in the metformin group was higher than that in the fosinopril group after 4 weeks of treatment (P <0.05) ,but there was no significant difference between the two groups after 8 weeks of treatment (P > 0.05).Conclusion Metformin and fosinopril have similar antihypertensive effect and a good synergy in essential hypertension with hyperinsulinemia.
9.High-risk factors of infection of multidrug resistance Klebsiella pneumonia and analysis of therapeutic effects
Yang LIU ; Dandan ZHENG ; Yichao HAN ; Weiyang SHI ; Erkuan DAI ; Min LI ; Bing ZHENG
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2017;37(7):973-977
Objective·To analyze high-risk factors of infection of multidrug resistance Klebsiellapneumonia (MDR-Kpn) and difference of therapeutic effects for different treatments.Methods·One hundred and ten MDR-Kpn strains were collected from a hospital.K-B slip diffusion method was utilized to detect the drug susceptibility of all the strains.Based on electronic medical records system,MDR-Kpn infected group included 51 patients and control group was picked out,including 51 patients as well (byl:1 ratio basing on the infected group according to the rules of under the same department,similar basic disease and all the patients in the control group isolated with the strain of Kpn).Thirty-nine clinical information of MDR-Kpn infected and control groups are collected to make single-factor analysis of high risk factors of the infection with MDR-Kpn.Multi-factor analysis was utilized between MDR-Kpn infected and control groups.The lasting time of different antibiotics used in MDR-Kpn infected patients were made statistics between effective and inefficacy patients.Results·Drug susceptibility test showed that sulfonamide,phosphonomycin and amikacin,were the three most sensitive antibiotics for 110 MDR-Kpn strains.12 clinical information,such as blood transfusion、sputum suction、invasive ventilation were all high-risk factors for the infection of MDR-Kpn (P<0.05).The lasting time during with carbapenems (P=0.025) was statistically different between effective (n=28)and non-effective group (n=23) of MDR-Kpn infection patients.Conclusion·Controlling and eliminating high-risk factors do help to protect and decrease the infection of MDR-Kpn.Using carbapenems correctly has great influence on prognosis.
10.Clinical efficacy of expanded scalp flap combined with laser hair removal on frontal lesions
Weiyang LI ; Yang LI ; Chaohua LIU ; Qing YANG ; Ping XUE ; Xianjie MA
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2017;23(4):232-235
Objective To explore the clinical results of repairing frontal lesions with the combination of the expanded scalp flaps and postoperative laser hair removal.Methods There were 10 patients involved between May 2014 through May 2016 in our department.In the first stage,the expanders were implanted to the pockets under the scalp.In the second stage,the wounds,after lesion removal,were covered by the expanded scalp flaps.In the third stage,laser hair removal was performed 2 weeks postoperatively for 4 to 6 times until complete removing the hair.Results All the lesions were repaired with good results.The incisions healed primarily.The scalp flaps survived without nec rosis.The hair on the flap was removed completely.The color and texture of the flap were similar to these of the adjacent skin.The satisfactory results of the appearance were achieved in all the patients.Conclusions The combination of the expanded scalp flap and laser hair removal is an effective method for the repairing of the frontal lesion.