1.Value of dual Doppler ultrasonography in the evaluation of fetal arrhythmias
Qiuyue CHEN ; Guorong LYU ; Yunping LIU ; Xiali WANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2016;25(3):198-202
Objective To evaluate the value of fetal dual Doppler ultrasonography in the diagnosis of fetal arrhythmias.Methods 77 53 1 fetuses were examined by echocardiography.If fetal arrhythmias were found,information of pulsed wave Doppler signals in hepatic vein(HV) and descending aorta(DAo) using dual Doppler were collected simultaneously.Results On dual Doppler examination,13 1 of the fetuses showed signals of cardiac dysrhythmias,including 60 fetuses with irregular fetal heart rhythm but having normal heart rate,45 with tachyarrhythmias and 26 with bradyarrhythmias.Sixteen and 2 with tachy- or bradyarrhythmias fetuses complicated fetal malformation or severely maternal systemic diseases.Eighteen and 3 with tachy- or bradyarrhythmias fetuses revealed intrauterine death or intermediate pregnancy induction.The three main kinds of fetal arrhythmias had statistical differences in complicating with fetal malformation,maternal diseases,intrauterine fetal demise or intermediate pregnancy induction(all P <0.05).There was a significant difference in the accuracy of diagnosing rhythm abnormalities in the fetus between conventional ultrasonography and dual Doppler ultrasonography(k = 0.562,P < 0.05).Sixty cases of irregular fetal heart rhythm,42 cases of fetal tachyarrhythmias,and 8 cases of fetal bradyarrhythmias were changed to normal rhythm at the third-pregnancy or prenatal period through appropriate treatment.All surviving fetuses were examined by echocardiography within 3 days,without any combination of congenital heart disease,and 1 months after the delivery,the ECG were shown as sinus rhythm.Conclusions Dual Doppler ultrasonography is a precise and rapid method of assessing various types of fetal arrhythmias.Different types of fetal arrhythmias have different fetal prognosis.
2.miRNA-126 inhibits proliferation, migration and invasion of human lung cancer A549 cells via EGFR/AKT/mTOR pathway
Xiali TANG ; Demin JIAO ; Jun CHEN ; Jian WANG ; Qingyong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2016;32(3):458-463
AIM:To investigate the effects of microRNA ( miRNA)-126 on the proliferation , migration and in-vasion of human lung cancer cell lines , and to explore its mechanism .METHODS:The A549 cells were transfected with miRNA-126 agomir by Lipofectamine 2000.The expression of miRNA-126 was detected by real-time PCR.The cell activity was detected by MTT assay .The number of viable A549 cells was counted by the method of Trypan blue exclusion .The cell colony-forming capability was determined by cell colony formation test .The cell migration and invasion abilities were assayed by wound healing and Transwell methods , respectively.The protein levels of p-EGFR, EGFR, p-AKT, AKT, p-mTOR and mTOR were determined by Western blot .RESULTS:The expression level of miRNA-126 was significantly in-creased in the A549 cells compared with negative control ( NC) group and control group ( P<0.01 ) .The proliferation of A549 cells was decreased extremely after transfected with the miRNA-126 agomir (P<0.01), so did the result of the cell colony-formation test.The migration and invasion abilities of the lung cancer cells were also significantly inhibited .The protein levels of p-EGFR, p-AKT and p-mTOR were significantly down-regulated compared with NC group and control group ( P<0.01) .CONCLUSION:Over-expression of miRNA-126 significantly inhibits the proliferation , migration and invasion ability of human lung cancer A 549 cells by down-regulation of EGFR/AKT/mTOR pathway .
3.Discussion on logistics management of medical consumables.
Sutong DENG ; Miao WANG ; Xiali JIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2011;35(5):389-391
Management of medical consumables is an important part of modern hospital management. In modern medical behavior, drugs and medical devices act directly on the patient, and are important factors affecting the quality of medical practice. With the increasing use of medical materials, based on practical application, this article proposes the management model of medical consumables, and discusses the essence of medical materials logistics management.
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4.Preparation, Characterization and Water Solubility of Inclusion Complexes of Daidzein with Amino-modified β-Cyclodextrins
Yinghui DENG ; Lina SU ; Yanhua PANG ; Yafei GUO ; Fen WANG ; Xiali LIAO ; Bo YANG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2017;45(5):648-653
To improve the water solubility of daidzein, solid inclusion complexes of daidzein with two amino-modified β-cyclodextrins (ACDs), i.e., mono-6-amino-6-deoxy-β-cyclodextrin (NCD) and mono-6-ethylenediamino-6-deoxy-β-cyclodextrin (ENCD), were prepared by the saturated solution method in water under the preparation conditions as follows: the ratio of daidzein/ACD was 3∶1 and the stirring time was 72 h (83% and 67% yields, respectively).The formation of two inclusion complexes was confirmed by x-ray diffractometry (XRD) and themogravimetric (TG) analysis.The inclusion stoichiometry of the inclusion complexes was 1∶1 from the Job plot and their complexation stability constants (KS) were 899.2 and 203.8 L/mol from fluorescence titration, respectively.After formation of inclusion complexes with NCD and ENCD, the water solubility of daidzein was dramatically raised from 8.31 μg/mL to 15.2 and 13.2 mg/mL at 25℃, increasing by 1800-fold and 1500-fold.
5.Curcumin inhibits migration and invasion of lung cancer PC-9 cells via down-regulation of nectin-4 expression
Jun CHEN ; Demin JIAO ; Xiali TANG ; Jian WANG ; You LI ; Qingyong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2017;33(2):271-277
AIM:To investigate the effects of curcumin on the abilities of migration and invasion in the lung cancer PC-9 cells, and to observe the relationship between curcumin and nectin-4 expression.METHODS:The viability, migration and invasion of lung cancer PC-9 cells treated with curcumin or transfected with siNectin-4 were measured by MTT assay, wound healing test and Transwell assay , respectively.The protein levels of nectin-4, p-AKT and AKT in the PC-9 cells treated with curcumin or transfected with siNectin-4 were detected by Western blot .RESULTS:Curcumin in-hibited the viability of PC-9 cells.The wound healing rates and the numbers of the transmembrane cells in curcumin 10μmol/L and 20 μmol/L groups were decreased compared with control group without curcumin treatment .The expression level of nectin-4 was reduced after curcumin treatment for 24 h.The viability of the PC-9 cells was significantly inhibited after transfected with siNectin-4 for 48 h or 72 h (P<0.01), and the wound healing rates was decreased in siNectin-4 group compared with NC group (P<0.01).The numbers of the transmembrane cells in siNectin-4 group was significantly reduced (P<0.01).Curcumin and knockdown of nectin-4 suppressed the activation of AKT pathway in PC-9 cells.In si-Nectin-4+curcumin group , the cell viability reduced compared with curcumin group , and wound healing rates , cell inva-sive ability and AKT phosphorylation levels were decreased .CONCLUSION:Curcumin inhibits migration and invasion of the lung cancer PC-9 cells via down-regulation of nectin-4 expression and inhibition of AKT pathway .
6.Clinical value of TSH-stimulated thyroglobulin in evaluation of metastasis from differentiated thyroid carcinoma after 131I treatment
Xiali LI ; Xinyu WU ; Xinhui YAN ; Peng WANG ; Minmin TANG ; Jing CUI ; Xiaofei LI ; Junling XU ; Yongju GAO
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2017;37(3):153-156
Objective To investigate the critical value of TSH-stimulated Tg(sTg) in the diagnosis of metastasis from DTC, and to evaluate the diagnostic value of the ratio of sTg to suppressed Tg (sTg/suppressed Tg).Methods A total of 330 post-operative DTC patients(87 males, 243 females, age range: 12-70 years)who underwent thyroid remnant ablation from August 2008 to December 2014 were retrospectively reviewed.Their serum TgAb levels were normal.The patients were divided into non-metastasis group(147 cases)and metastasis group(183 cases) according to results of ultrasonography, CT and WBS.The difference of sTg between the two groups were compared by Mann-Whitney rank sum test.ROC curve was used to analyze the relationship between sTg, sTg/suppressed Tg ratio and metastasis, the cutoff value was calculated.Results The sTg was significantly different between the non-metastasis group and metastasis group: 1.0 (0.1, 2.0) μg/L vs 36.5 (3.9, 126.7) μg/L;u=-6.642, P<0.05.The AUC for ROC curve in metastasis group was 0.85, and the cutoff value was 2.05 μg/L, with the sensitivity 85.2%, specificity 67.3%, and accuracy 82.3%.While sTg<2.05 μg/L, the AUC of sTg/suppressed Tg ratio was 0.941, and the cutoff value was 4.3, with the sensitivity 93.3%, specificity 88.2%, and accuracy 92.3%.Conclusions The sTg has a specific value for the diagnosis of metastasis from DTC after operation and the cutoff value is 2.05 μg/L in this set of patients.The ratio of sTg/suppressed Tg could be used to correct the sTg and to improve the diagnostic sensitivity.
7.Analysis of specimen adequacy of fine needle non-aspiration cytology in thyroid nodules
Pengfei LUO ; Xiali MU ; Dahai JIAO ; Dong WANG ; Peixin ZHANG ; Ling MA ; Kun WANG ; Wei MA
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2022;16(1):70-74
Objective:To investigate the occurrence of inadequate specimens of thyroid nodule fine needle non-aspiration cytology and its possible influencing factors.Methods:Clinical data of 1571 patients with FNAC of 1638 thyroid nodules were analyzed retrospectively, according to whether the FNAC specimen were adequate or not, all cases were divided into adequate group and inadequate group. The related influencing factors on inadequate specimen were analyzed by univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression.Results:Inadequate specimens occurred in 301 of 1638 (18.4%) nodules. Logistic regression analysis showed that the influencing factors of overall specimen adequacy included operator experience ( P=0.00) , nodules size≤0.5 cm ( P=0.00) , eggshell calcification ( P=0.00) , and cystic ( P=0.00) . Excluding the impact of operator experience, the influencing factors of specimen adequacy included nodules size≤0.5 cm ( P=0.00) , eggshell calcification ( P=0.00) , and cystic ( P=0.00) . Conclusions:Operator experience, nodules size≤0.5 cm, cystic, together with eggshell calcification are influencing factors of specimen adequacy of fine needle non-aspiration cytology in thyroid nodules. For experienced operators, what restrict specimen adequacy is the limitation of FNAC technique. For inexperienced operators, what restrict specimen adequacy is operator’s experience.
8.Clinical value of TSH-stimulated thyroglobulin in evaluation of metastasis from differentiated thyroid carcinoma after 131I treatment
Xiali LI ; Xinyu WU ; Xinhui YAN ; Peng WANG ; Minmin TANG ; Jing CUI ; Xiaofei LI ; Junling XU ; Yongju GAO
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2017;37(3):153-156
Objective To investigate the critical value of TSH-stimulated Tg(sTg) in the diagnosis of metastasis from DTC,and to evaluate the diagnostic value of the ratio of sTg to suppressed Tg (sTg/suppressed Tg).Methods A total of 330 post-operative DTC patients(87 males,243 females,age range:12-70 years)who underwent thyroid remnant ablation from August 2008 to December 2014 were retrospectively reviewed.Their serum TgAb levels were normal.The patients were divided into non-metastasis group (147 cases) and metastasis group(183 cases) according to results of ultrasonography,CT and WBS.The difference of sTg between the two groups were compared by Mann-Whitney rank sum test.ROC curve was used to analyze the relationship between sTg,sTg/suppressed Tg ratio and metastasis,the cutoff value was calculated.Results The sTg was significantly different between the non-metastasis group and metastasis group:1.0 (0.1,2.0) μg/L vs 36.5 (3.9,126.7) μg/L;u=-6.642,P<0.05.The AUC for ROC curve in metastasis group was 0.85,and the cutoff value was 2.05 μg/L,with the sensitivity 85.2%,specificity 67.3%,and accuracy 82.3%.While sTg<2.05 μg/L,the AUC of sTg/suppressed Tg ratio was 0.941,and the cutoff value was 4.3,with the sensitivity 93.3%,specificity 88.2%,and accuracy 92.3%.Conclusions The sTg has a specific value for the diagnosis of metastasis from DTC after operation and the cutoff value is 2.05 μg/L in this set of patients.The ratio of sTg/suppressed Tg could be used to correct the sTg and to improve the diagnostic sensitivity.
9.Gynecologic imaging reporting and data system combined with three-dimensional contrast-enhanced ultrasonography for differential diagnosis of benign and malignant ovarian masses
Xiali WANG ; Shuping YANG ; Guorong LYU ; Jianmei LIAO ; Weina ZHANG ; Shufen WU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2018;34(6):888-892
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of the combination of gynecologic imaging reporting and data system (GI-RADS) uhrasonographic stratification and 3D contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (3D-CEUS) in identifying malignant lesions from benign ovarian masses.Methods Both of 2D ultrasound (2D-US) and 3D-CEUS were performed on 102 patients with ovarian masses.The perfusion characteristics of ovarian masses were observed with 3D-CEUS,and the 2D-US features of ovarian masses were analyzed based on GI-RADS.Simple and multiple Logistic regression analysis were used to investigate whether the independent risk predictors in differential diagnosis of benign and malignant ovarian could be confirmed.In addition,ROC curves were drawn.The diagnostic efficacy of GI-RADS combined with 3D-CEUS scoring system was evaluated and compared with that of only GI-RADS.Results Simple and multiple Logistic regression analysis confirmed that there were 8 independent predictors of malignant masses,including large papillary projections (≥7 mm),separated or wall thickness ≥3 mm,central blood flow,the proportion of solid part ≥50%,combination of ascites,high level enhancement,uneven distribution of contrast media in enhanced solid part and the vascular with characteristics as dense,tortuous and anfractuous.When using 4 points as the cut-off,the area under the curve (AUC) of GI-RADS combined with 3D-CEUS scoring system in identifying malignant ovarian masses was 0.969,higher than that of only GI-RADS (0.839;Z=1.64,P=0.029).Furthermore,the scoring system showed higher sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value,negative predictive value and accuracy (all P<0.001).Conclusion The combination of GI-RADS with 3D-CEUS can be more effective to distinguish malignant lesions from benign ovarian masses.
10.Preparation and Characterization of Glycyrrhetinic Acid-modified Docetaxel Magnetic Nanoparticles
Shasha WANG ; Jiaqi CHEN ; Huahua WANG ; Shengnan HUANG ; Yongyan JIA ; Xiali ZHU
China Pharmacy 2020;31(19):2345-2350
OBJECTIVE:To pre pare Glycyrrhetinic acid-modified docetaxel magnetic nanoparticles (GA-DTX-NGO/IONP- NPs),and to evaluate its physicochemical properties. METHODS :Magnetic nano graphene oxide (NGO/IONP)was chosen as the anti-tumor drug carrier ,docetaxel(DTX)as the model drug and glycyrrhetinic acid (GA)as the target molecule. Firstly ,NGO/ IONP was synthesized by hydrothermal method and GA-CS was synthesized by amidation reaction. Fourier IR spectrometer ,DSC and vibration sample magnetic measuring instrument were used to characterize NGO/IONP and GA-CS. GA-DTX-NGO/IONP-NPs Huperzine A in the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alleviates Aβ -induced 1-42 treatment of Alzheimer ’s disease and vascular dementia :a neurotoxicity via downregulation of p 38 and JNK MAPK meta-analysis[J]. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med , signaling pathways[J]. Neurochem Int ,2018. DOI :10. 2014. DOI :10.1155/2014/363985. 1016/j.neuint.2018.09.005. were prepared by the ion gelation method. TEM and particle size analyzer were used to observe and determine the morphology , particle size and Zeta potential of GA-DTX-NGO/IONP-NPs ;the ultrafiltration-centrifugation method was used to determine encapsulation efficiency and drug loading amount ;the magnetic properties were investigated by investigating the state with or without external magnetic field ;the photothermal conversion test was carried out with laser irradiation of 808 nm. RESULTS :NGO/ IONP and GA-CS were successfully synthesized ,and NGO/IONP exhibited superparamagnetism characteristics. GA-DTX-NGO/ IONP-NPs were spherical under TEM ,the particle size was (262.8±4.23)nm and the Zeta potential was (13.6±1.51)mV. The encapsulation rate and drug loading amount were (94.29±0.50)% and(17.12±0.12)%,respectively. GA-DTX-NGO/IONP-NPs were black in appearance and evenly dispersed. Under the external magnetic field ,the magnetic nanoparticles could move directionally,showing good magnetic properties. GA-DTX-NGO/IONP-NPs showed a good concentration- and time-dependent photothermal conversion effect under 808 nm laser irradiation. CONCLUSIONS :GA-DTX-NGO/IONP-NPs are successfully prepared. This study could provide some theoretical basis for the combined treatment of magnetic heating-chemotherapy for liver tumors.