1.Target gene study in gene transfer technology of cartilage tissue engineering
Liang YANG ; Jianxin LI ; Wenliang WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(7):1278-1281
OBJECTIVE: To elaborate cartilage tissue engineering in the gene transfer technology and its application, in addition, to make a prospects for its further application.METHODS: The database of Science Direct database (2003-01/2009-04) and CNKI (2003-01/2009-04) were retrieved with key words of "cartilage tissue engineering, gene transfer". The literature was limited to English and Chinese languages. Literatures concerning cartilage tissue engineering in the gene transfer technology were selected, including clinical research and basic research. Other unrelated papers were excluded. Chondrocyte differentiation and gene expression were observed.RESULTS: A total of 90 literatures were searched by computer, according to inclusive and exclusive criteria, the papers regarding cartilage tissue engineering in the gene transfection and gene types and options were analyzed. Gene transfer technology in the field of cartilage tissue engineering has broad application prospects. How to select genes associated with cartilage repair as the transfacted gene need urgent solution. Currently, the used target gene can be divided into following categories, including stimulated cartilage cell proliferation and differentiation, matrix formation, inhibit chondrocyta hypertrophy and osteoblast differentiation, anti-inflammatory response, inhibit senescence and inhibit apoptosis.CONCLUSION: It has a special significance to select the appropriate target genes, and to use a safe gene transfer method to repair cartilage. The clinical application of gene transfer technology is depended on the construction of safe and effective carriers,target genes, as well as transfection systems.
2.Application of adipose tissue-derived stem cells in tissue engineering
Jianxin LI ; Liang YANG ; Wenliang WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(7):1274-1277
BACKGROUND: Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells have similar morphological and biological characteristics to bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells, which can be used as sources of seed cells for tissue engineering.OBJECTIVE: To understand the biological characteristics of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells, and to explore its clinical application and prospects in tissue engineering field.METHODS: The databases of PubMed and CNKI were searched with key words of "adipose tissue-derived stem cell, tissue engineering, and stem cells". Literature search was limited to English and Chinese languages. The ossification potential of adipose-derived mesenchymal stern calls and the outcomes combined adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells with gene transfection to treat diseases were served as evaluative indicators. The in vitro study of comparison between bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and adipose-derived mesenchymal stern cells in ossification was included, and irrelative or repetitive papers were excluded.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Adipose tissue-derived stem cells can be obtained in large numbers from adipose tissue, and stably proliferate and differentiated in vitro, which possess the similar characteristics to bone marrow-derived menchymal stem call in morphology and biology. Under certain induction, the adipose tissue-derived stem cells can directional differentiated into all three germ layers of cells. Combined adipose tissue-derived stem cells with tissue engineering scaffold could be used to repair bone and articular cartilage defects, but the quality and the surrounding cartilage connecting cartilage, bio-mechanical strength, and future normal cartilage degradation have a certain gap to normal cartilage. With the understanding of adult mesenchymal stem cell research, it found that the self-amplification and differentiation potential of mesenchymal stem cells can effective disused the import of "exogenous gene", thus, it is easy to in vitro genetic modification. Therefore, the adipose-derived stem calls can be combined with genetic engineering, and applied to gene therapy. However, in the present research, the remaining potential carcinogenicity in the gene vector and the negative impact after transfection has not been clarified.
3.Determination of Sodium Content in Danshen Injection by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Wenchun LI ; Wenliang LIU ; Yonghui SUN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(10):-
Objective To determine the total sodium in Danshen for injection.Methods Flame atomic absorption spectroscopy was used to determine the total sodium in Danshen for injection.Results The calibration curves were linear in the range of 0.5~10 mg/L for sodium chloride.The average recovery rates of sodium chloride were 101.8%,RSD=1.60%.Conclusion This method was found to be simple,quick and accurate for simultaneous determination of sodium in Danshen for injection.
4.Investigation of Water Sources Contaminated by Volatile Organic Compounds in Jiangsu Province
Xiaojuan LI ; Wenliang JI ; Yongjian MA
Journal of Environment and Health 2007;0(11):-
Objective To investigate the water source contamination in Jiangsu Province. Methods Using blowing and arresting device and GC-MS, 90 water samples collected from 15 city drinking water sources in Jiangsu Province were analyzed. Results The main detected compounds were 1, 2-dichloroethane, chloroform, benzene, trichloroethene, toluene, tetrachloroethene, chlorobenzene, m-xylene, p-xylene, o-xylene, 1, 4-dichlorobenzene, 1, 2-dichlorobenzene, 1, 2, 4-trichlorobenzene and hexachlorobutadiene, while 1, 1-dichloroethene, trans-1, 2-dichloroethene, cis-1, 2-dichloroethene, 1, 1, 1-trichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, bromoform, isopropylbenzene, 1, 2, 3-trichlorobenzene and styrene were not found. The highest concentration of 1, 2-dichloroethane was 27.79 ?g/L, which was close to the limit of surface water. It should be noticed that the detected concentrations of chlorobenzene in water source of district 3 and water source of district 4 were a little higher. Compared with the others, in water source of district 1, water source of district 9 and water source district of 14 a higher concentration of toluene and xylene were detected and the concentration of benzene in water source of district 1, water source of district 2, water source of district 3 and water source district 4 was higher. Only in water source of district 13, none of 25 volatile organic compounds was detected. Conclusion Some drinking water sources have been contaminated by volatile organic compounds in Jiangsu Province.
5.The clinical analysis of primary central nervous system lymphoma in 23 patients
Yingzhe PIAO ; Peng LI ; Qun LIU ; Wenliang LI
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2011;50(11):954-957
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical characteristics and the relationship between rational therapy and prognosis in primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL).MethodsClinical data of 23 patients pathologically confirmed as PCNSL and treated in our hospital from January 2005 to December 2007 were collected and analyzed retrospectively.SPSS 13.0 statistical analysis software was used to analyze the correlation between therapy,clinical characteristics and prognosis.Among the 23 patient,10 were male and 13 were female,with a median age of 50 (2-75) years old.Eighteen patients were undertaken lumbar puncture,and tumor cells in cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) was found in 4 patients.Tumorectomy was performed in 8 patient,while 15 patients biopsy.Among them,4 accepted whole brain irradiation,6 accepted associated chemotherapy based on a high-dose of methotrexate (MTX)and 13 accepted radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy.Results Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that in this serial patients,the median survival time was 45.0 months and the 3-year survival rate was 56.5%.Log-Rank test revealed that the whole survival time and the non-progression survival time of radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy (43.8 and 30.0 months,respectively) and high-dose MTX chemotherapy ( 39.7 and 29.7 months,respectively )were much longer than those of radiotherapy alone (25.7 and 19.8 months,respectively,all P < 0.05 ).Log-Rank test showed no significant difference between high-dose MTX chemotherapy alone and radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy (P >0.05 ),but the whole survival time was much shorter in high-dose MTX chemotherapy ( P < 0.05 ).ConclusionsThe detection of tumor cells in CSF can confirm the diagnosis,but pathological biopsy is the gold standard.The efficacy of associated chemotherapy based on a high-dose of MTX combined with radiotherapy is much better than radiotherapy or chemotherapy alone.
6.Empirically analysis on outpatients/emergency visits and price elasticity of the medical prices reform at Nanjing Children's Hospital
Xin DONG ; Wenliang ZHANG ; Yan LI ; Lulu YU ; Jining LI
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2017;33(5):325-328
Objective To identify the changes of outpatients/emergency visits at Nanjing Children′s Hospital since introduction of the general pricing reform at public hospitals.Methods Fluctuations of outpatients/emergency visits at Nanjing Children′s Hospital before and after the reform in 2015 were compared,and an empirical analysis was made in view of the overall structural changes,demand price elasticity and cross-price elasticity of various outpatients/emergency visits.Results The change of total outpatients/emergency visits was minimal,yet the composition registered significant changes.Monthly average of common outpatients totaled 7 072 visits,a growth of 12.6%;that of senior specialists totaled 3 035 visits,a growth of 48.4%.The price elasticity was<1,while the demand for various outpatients/emergency visits services and cross-price elasticity appeared inelastic.Conclusions The one year reform has witnessed the hospital in smooth operations as yet.Given the sizable rise of examination prices for both outpatients/emergency visits,patient volume remains stable instead of drastic decrease,evidencing the strong demand for children′s medical services.
7.Analysis of a survey results on brucellosis in high-risk areas of Urumqi
Kuerban AILEWAER ; Hongjie LI ; Li ZHU ; Wenliang CHEN ; Mingqin CAO
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2016;35(5):370-372
Objective The main purpose is to investigate the status of brucellosis infection in high-risk areas of Urumqi and population characteristics,and to provide a basis for prevention of brucellosis.Methods In Urumqi City,Dabancheng District,Gaoxin District,Midong,Zone and Urumqi County were selected as survey sites;according to pastoral,agro-pastoral and agricultural,all towns in each survey site were classified into three categories;150 to 200 residents in each township were selected as subjects.Basic demographic information was collected,and blood samples were collected for serological detection.rose bengal plate agglutination test (RBPT) was used for preliminary screening,RBPT positive persons were further confirmed by standard tube agglutination test (SAT).Different regions,gender,age,occupation,exposure difference and brucellosis infection rates were studied.x2 test was used to compare rates.Results The infection rate was 5.42% (29/535).Furthermore,the infection rate ofthe Dabancheng District [10.34% (12/116)] was higher than those of Gaoxin District [2.94% (3/102)] and Urumqi County [2.58% (4/155),x2 =4.643,7.199,all P < 0.05],the differences were statistically significant (x2 =9.327,P <0.05).Besides,infection rate of the average exposure occupation [8.33% (24/288)] was higher than those of low exposure occupation [0(0/61)] and high exposure occupation [2.72% (5/184),x2 =5.459,6.140,all P < 0.05].The differences were statistically significant (x2 =10.846,P < 0.05).The differences of infection rates in ages and nations showed no statistical significance (x2 =2.396,4.639,all P > 0.05).Conclusions High risk areas of brucellosis are still exist in Urumqi.Health education should be strengthened in the future,in order to enhance residents' seff-protection awareness in exposed population.
8.Status and prospect of argon-helium cryosurgery system for the treatment of gliomas
Peng LI ; Wenliang LI ; Zengfeng SUN ; Zhi GUO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2014;(5):345-348
Glioma is one of the most refractory tumors affecting the central nervous system. As a new technique, cryoablation has been considered for the treatment of glioma. Considering previous studies, we summarized the mechanism of cryoablation to treat glioma based on pathology and molecular biology perspectives. We also analyzed the indications, effects, and problems of cryoablation in clinical practice. Furthermore, we proposed that this technique may be used in future trends and applications. The mechanism of eradicating tumor cells by cryoablation involves the following:(1) using an ultralow temperature to induce necrosis and apoptosis;(2) changing the local microcirculation of tumors;and (3) adjusting anti-tumor immunity. As an alternative surgical treatment, cryoablation could improve the therapeutic effects by real-time medical imaging. Cryoablation combined with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and other methods could provide a more effective treatment for gliomas. Therefore, cryotherapy could be a possible treatment for glioma and become a sustained research field.
9.Analysis on the core connotation of ability health management for military personnel
Haibin MENG ; Huishu WANG ; Li LI ; Wenliang CHEN ; Dongsheng ZHAO
Military Medical Sciences 2014;(8):579-581
In this paper, we generalized the basic concept of ability health management and discussed its core connota -tion in terms of ability health measurement , ability health assessment and ability training .After defining ability health meas-urement, outlined the process of determining the measurement items and listed the main contents of measurement standardi -zation.Further, we systematically analyzed the basic components of ability health assessment , including the index system , standards, methods and process .We also discussed the function , classification and principle of ability training .Finally, we drew the conclusion that the goal of ability health management is to improve the ability health level so as to consolidate and promote the operation capability of military personnel .
10.Anti-tumor Mechanism of Artemisinin
Wenliang HU ; Li YAO ; Hong XIE ; Lijun CHEN
China Pharmacy 2007;0(36):-
OBJECTIVE:To detect the expression of genes of leukemia cell line K562 treated by artemisinin using the gene chip technology and to study the mechanism of artemisinin in the inhibition of leukemia cell line K562 on the molecular level. METHODS:K562 cells were treated with artemisinin for 24h,and then the morphological change of K562 cells were observed under invert microscope and fluorescence microscope. The cell cycle state was examined by flow cytometry analysis (FCM). Total RNA samples were extracted and reverse transcribed to cDNA. Cy3-labelled cDNA samples were hybridized with gene chips.The hybridization results were detected by Gene Pix 4100A. RESULTS: Under invert microscope,different degree of shrinkage of K562 cells was noted,karyoschisis was reduced,cell density was decreased and the numbers of drift cells were increased.Under fluorescence microscope,caryotin was highly concentrated,marginalized and agglomerated to relucent clump,i.e.apoptotic body. Flow cytometric analysis showed that ratio of cells in G2 phase increased markedly. Hybridization analysis showed down-regulation of cyclin D1,cdk4,cdk2,cdc2,DNA-PK,DNA-TopoI,mcl-1,erk,jnk and VEGF in the artemisinin-treated K562 cells.CONCLUSION: The mechanism for artemisinin to inhibit the proliferation of leukemia cell line K562 is related to its action to alter the gene expression of certain regulatory substances involved in cell cycle and induce apoptosis of leukemia cell line K562.