1.MAL gene and its methylation in colorectal carcinoma
Xiaochang WU ; Guangen YANG ; Xiujun LIAO
International Journal of Surgery 2008;35(11):751-754
MAL gene expresses in the mediate and late stage of T-lymphocyte,correlated with carcinoma.Hereditary factors and epigenetic mechanisms play important roles in the pathogenesis of colorectal carcinoma.One of the main epigenetic modifications to be identified is methylation of DNA.the hypermethylation and abnormal expressions of MAL gene play a key role in the development,invasion,metastasis and prognosis of colorectai carcinoma.Therefore MAL gene may be another promising early diagnostic marker,which provide new evidence for early stage prediction,classification,prognosis,chemoprevention of colorectal carcinoma.
2.Human nerve growth factor beta-modified bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells from the rabbit mandible by transfection of lentiviral vectors
Xiaochang LIU ; Yinghua ZHAO ; Zigui YANG ; Lei WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(37):5911-5915
BACKGROUND:Central nerve damage and peripheral nerve injury are common clinical problems that have no ideal treatment. Nerve growth factor has an important role in neuronal repairing and growth. But its local injections may have shorts of inactivation and loss. OBJECTIVE:To construct human nerve growth factor beta recombinant plasmids, which are transfected into bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells from the rabbit mandible by lentiviral vectors, and to investigate the bioactivity of human nerve growth factor beta. METHODS:pDC316-hNGFβ-mCMV-EGFP plasmids were constructed via lentiviral vectors using Hind III+Not I digestion. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells from the rabbit mandible were isolated and cultured, and then transfected by recombinant plasmids. The expression of human nerve growth factor beta in transfected cells was detected by ELISA method. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:pDC316-hNGFβ-mCMV-EGFP plasmids were proved to be constructed successful y by gene sequencing and enzyme identification. The transfected cells under a fluorescence microscope emitted green fluorescence, and the fluorescence intensity had no change with incubation time. The expression of human nerve growth factor beta was maintained at a level of 25μg/L at 7 days after celltransfection, and the bioacitivty was increased significnalty.
3.Mechanical stretch promotes mesenchymal stem cell-osteoblast lineage migration through activation of mammalian target of rapamycin/matrix metalloproteinases signaling pathway
Zihui YANG ; Baolei WU ; Sen JIA ; Xinjie YANG ; Chun SHAN ; Xiaochang LIU ; Lei WANG ; Delin LEI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;(32):5097-5102
BACKGROUND:Distraction osteogenesis is one of the most important tissue engineering technologies. However, the exact signaling pathway controling mesenchymal stem cel-osteoblast lineage (MSC-OB) migration during distraction osteogenesis has not yet been elucidated. More efforts should be paid to make a ful understanding of the mechanism on MSC-OB lineage migration, which can improve the clinical efficacy of distraction osteogenesis.
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of mechanical stretch on the ability of MSC-OB mobility and expression of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway as wel as matrix metaloproteinases (MMPs) in MSC-OB, and to make clear the mechanism by which controls MSC-OB migration during distraction osteogenesis.
METHODS:Twelve Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into two groups: experimental group (n=6), anin vivo rat mandibular distraction osteogenesis model was established on the right side of rats; non-stretch group (n=6), only the mandibular resection was done but with no distraction osteogenesis. Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect phosphorylated mTOR expression in new osteotylus at 15 days after operation. In addition, an in vitro cel stretch model was made in the mandibular mesenchymal stem cels from healthy Sprague-Dawley rats under resting tension force (6%, 4 hours); no distraction was done in control group. The ability of MSC-OB mobility, the expression of mTOR, Raptor, p70S6K and MMPs were evaluated using experiment methods including immunohistochemistry staining, real-time PCR and scratch assay.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The expression of phosphorylated mTOR in MSC-OB was upregulated in the mandibular bone calus of the stretch group than the non-stretch group (P < 0.05). In thein vitro experiments, MSC-OB applied with mechanical stretch (6%, 4 hours) showed elevated gene expression levels of mTOR, Raptor, p70S6K, MMP-2, MMP-9 and MMP-13 compared with the control group (0%, 4 hours). Meanwhile, MSC-OB in the experiment group (6%, 4 hours) showed a greater ability of mobility, as demonstrated by a farther distance after 48 hours of observation (P < 0.05). The present study suggests that the enhancement of MSC-OB mobility correlates with increase of the gene expression of MMPs and mTOR signaling pathway. Mechanical stretch may promote MSC-OB migration through activation of mTOR/MMPs signaling pathway.
4.The application and effectiveness of formative assessment in undergraduate teaching of gynecology and obstetrics nursing
Ying JIANG ; Fulan WANG ; Bizhen LIAO ; Liling XIE ; Longqiong WANG ; Xiaochang YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2014;13(10):1026-1029
Objective To explore the methods and results of the application of formative assessment in gynecology and obstetrics nursing teaching.Methods In the gynecology and obstetrics nursing teaching practice,556 undergraduate students in Grade 2011 were set as experimental group while 339 students in Grade 2010 as control group.Based on the teaching syllabus,in the experimental group,traditional lecture and bilingual teaching method were applied in theory courses and PBL or PBL combined with Scene simulation were applied in practice lessons.And after the teaching,formative assessment was applied in the experimental group,which included setting up small study groups and learning files,giving evaluation to students' participation in class activities,written assignments,operation exams,attendance to classes and their in-class test results.In the evaluation of a student,the results of formative assessment took a proportion of 50% and the final exam result took the other half.While in the control group,traditional summative assessment was applied,namely,results of the final exams were the terminal results of students.Results Gynecology and obstetrics nursing got the first prize in the Final-term Assessment of Teaching Efficiency of the Nursing School.When comparing the results of the final exam of the students in the experimental group and the control group,there was statistically difference(P=0.000),and 86% of the students in the experimental group were in favor of formative assessment.Conclusion When applied in gynecology and obstetrics nursing teaching in undergraduate students,formative assessment can help teachers adjust teaching methods to improve the effectiveness of teaching; it can also make students more motivated in learning and help students form good learning habits and improve their learning strategies,which can improve students' comprehensive quality.
5.Evaluation study of the implementation of WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in seven provinces/municipalities in China.
Xiaochang ZHANG ; Xia WAN ; Gonghuan YANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2014;48(6):496-501
OBJECTIVETo assess the implementation of World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) by organizations in seven provinces/municipalities in China.
METHODSA total of 901 organizations, including hospitals, schools, government departments, health administrative departments and public transportation facilities, were selected by multistage sampling method in five provinces and two municipalities in China, 2010 and 2012. Key informant interview and observation survey were conducted to collect data on implementation of WHO FCTC. Analysis was performed among three clusters of indexes, which were establishment of smoke-free environment, education and training on tobacco control, and tobacco cessation measures.
RESULTSThe five types of organizations performed differently in creating smoke-free environment. The ratios of conducting complete smoke-free policy in hospitals, health administrative departments and schools were separately 83.3% (111/192), 81.6% (146/179) and 66.5% (121/182) in 2012, which were comparatively higher than those in governments (32.4%, 33/102) and public transport facilities (25.0%, 27/108) (χ(2) = 174.93, P < 0.01) . As for promotion and training programs of tobacco control information, the ratio of health administrative departments raised from 78.1% (150/192) to 100.0% (192/192), and the difference showed statistical significance (χ(2) = 42.00, P < 0.01). But those departments who provide training to social media only accounted for 11.8% (22/187), which was substantially lower than the percentage of those providing training to themselves (67.7%, 128/189) (χ(2) = 413.99, P < 0.01). Three indexes of tobacco cessation related work--offering help in tobacco use quitting, providing health workers with training on tobacco cessation skills and establishing tobacco cessation clinics, only reached as low as 41.1% (312/760) , 55.6% (104/187) and 45.9% (89/194), respectively. Among the seven provinces/municipalities, Shanghai did better than the others on most of the indexes. 27 out of 28 schools in Shanghai implemented complete smoke-free policy, which was the best among the seven, while only 3 out of 26 in Jiangxi, as the poorest (χ(2) = 47.63, P < 0.01). Meanwhile, all of the 24 schools in Shanghai had health education classes on tobacco control, followed by Zhejiang (23 out of 29), while Jiangxi was also the poorest, only 12 out of 26 (χ(2) = 17.95, P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONThe implementation of WHO FCTC by the five types of organizations in the seven provinces/municipalities has improved to various degrees. Nevertheless, further actions should be taken to promote smoke-free environment especially in certain circumstances such as public transport facilities, to strengthen training programs of tobacco control for social media, and to enhance hospitals' abilities in providing tobacco cessation services.
China ; Cities ; Data Collection ; Government Agencies ; Health Education ; Health Policy ; Hospitals ; Humans ; Schools ; Smoking ; Smoking Cessation ; Tobacco ; Tobacco Smoke Pollution ; World Health Organization
6.Investigation and Analysis of the Situation of Methadone Hydrochloride Maintenance Treatment in Drug Addicts from Zhongshan and Their Demands
Guodong MO ; Jin YANG ; Xiufang LIU ; Xiaochang GAO
China Pharmacy 2017;28(27):3770-3773
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for improving therapeutic efficacy of methadone hydrochloride in maintenance treatment for drug addicts.METHODS:A questionnaire survey was conducted among drug addicts from outpatient department of drug maintenance treatment in 2 hospitals of Zhongshan City about their situation and demands.The data were statistically analyzed.RESULTS:A total of 101 questionnaires were distributed,and 88 effective questionnaires were recovered with effective recovery of 87.13%.64.77% of the respondents had abused one or more drugs (narcotics) in the last year except for methadone hydrochloride;among them,the frequency of heroin abuse was the highest,which is 31.31%,followed by Qutong tablet,valium,meth,tramadol,etc.72.73% of the respondents said they could stick to methadone hydrochloride maintenance treatment completely.The dosage of methadone was relatively dispersed,and the average dosage was 75.80 mL/time;the proportion of 71-80 mL/time was high,accounting for 26.14%.The average score of respondents' family support was (6.22 ± 1.88) and the average score of social support was(32.73 ± 6.94).The proportions of general,poor and very poor economic condition were 52.27%,22.73%,14.77%,respectively.The main demand of the top 5 respondents were to eliminate social discrimination (38.64%),employment (35.23%),psychological emotional support (35.23%),to reduce methadone hydrochloride dose (32.95%),assisting to reduce relapse (28.41%),respectively.CONCLUSIONS:The majority of the addicts who receive methadone hydrochloride maintenance treatment are male and middle-aged and young,their relative economic status is poor,and their family care and social support are unsatisfactory.The vast majority of them can adhere to methadone hydrochloride maintenance treatment completely or basically,most of which still abuse other drugs (narcotics) and have many demands.It is necessary to connect "biological-psychological-social" mode of medical treatment through social work intervention service mode,and conduct comprehensive intervention in order to better meet the relevant requirements and improve therapeutic efficacy of methadone hydrochloride maintenance treatment.
7.Mechanisms of amelioration of lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in mice by dihydroartemisinin using whole-genome sequencing
Luxia YANG ; Xiaochang ZHANG ; Qingyu LI ; Zhenqiao WEI ; Manqiong HUANG ; Yuanyuan JIAO ; Yaling XING ; Shengqi WANG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2023;37(12):914-922
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect and mechanism of dihydroartemisinin(DHA)on lipo-polysaccharide(LPS)-induced acute lung injury(ALI)in mice using whole-genome sequencing.METHODS An ALI mouse model was established via intraperitoneal injection of 10 mg·kg-1 lipopolysaccharide.The mice were divided into normal control group(n=10),model group(n=10)and model+DHA group(n=10).The mice in the model+DHA group were injected intraperitoneally with 20 mg·kg-1 DHA,while those in the normal control group and LPS group were injected intraperitoneally with solvent of DHA,saline containing 1%Tween 80 and 10%Macrogol 400.The mice were executed 24 h after drug administration.The wet and dry weight ratio(W/D)of lung tissue was calculated.Hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining was used to observe histopathological damage in the lung.Classified counts of inflamma-tory cells in alveolar lavage fluid were performed.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to detect the levels of interleukin-1β(IL-1β),IL-6,and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)in alveolar lavage fluid.Real-time quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR)was used to detect mRNA levels of placenta-specific 8(Plac8),Toll-like receptor 7(TLR7),IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-αin lung tissue.The whole gene transcriptome was sequenced by RNA transcriptome sequencing(RNA-seq)using the Illumina HiSeq high-throughput sequencing platform before the function and signal pathway of differentially expressed gene mRNA between the groups were enriched and analyzed using GO and KEGG enrichment analysis methods.RESULTS Compared with the model group,the lung W/D values of mice,the pathological damage,inflammatory cells in alveolar lavage fluid,expression levels of IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α in alveolar lavage fluid(P<0.01,P<0.01,P<0.01),and the mRNA expression levels of IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α were significantly reduced in lung tissues in the model+DHA group(P<0.01,P<0.05,P<0.05).Whole gene transcriptome sequencing revealed that immune-related Plac8 and TLR7 genes were significantly upregu-lated(P<0.01)in mouse lung tissue of the model group but significantly downregulated(P<0.05)in mouse lung tissue of the model+DHA group.The results of RT-qPCR of Plac8 and TLR7 verified the results of whole gene transcriptome sequencing.GO and KEGG analysis showed that Plac8 and TLR7 were mainly related to the regulation of cytokine production,T/B cell activation and signal transduction,chemo-kine signal transduction and NF-κB signal transduction.CONCLUSION DHA might reduce LPS-induced lung damage and ameliorate the inflammatory condition in lungs of ALI mice.The mechanism of action may be that DHA negatively regulates the signaling pathways involved in TLR7 and Plac8 by decreasing the expressions of TLR7 and Plac8 mRNA before regulating a series of immune responses such as secretion of inflammation-related cytokines and activation of immune cells,thereby reducing inflam-matory damage in lungs.
8.Effect of Modified Cangfu Daotantang on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Simple Obese Children with Phlegm Dampness and Stagnation
Zhenfang LUAN ; Fengru WANG ; Bin LUO ; Xiaochang WANG ; Tingting WANG ; Lizhen YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(3):90-97
ObjectiveTo observe and compare the intervention effect of modified Cangfu Daotantang on glucose and lipid metabolism in simple obese children with phlegm dampness and stagnation. MethodA total of 60 children with simple obesity were randomly divided into two groups according to the simple randomization method of the random number table. The odd number was included in the test group, and the even number was included in the basic treatment group, with 30 cases in each group. On the basis of signing the informed consent notice, the treatment group was given modified Cangfu Daotantang combined with basic treatment, while the control group was only given basic treatment. After three months of treatment, the body mass index (BMI), glucose and lipid metabolism level [total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), fasting insulin (FINS), and homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)], the change in the total score of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes, and the effective rate of treatment were observed and compared. ResultAfter treatment, the BMI of the observation group and the control group decreased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with the control group, the BMI level in the observation group decreased significantly (P<0.05). After treatment, the levels of TC, TG, and LDL-C in the observation group and the control group decreased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with the control group, the levels of TC, TG, and LDL-C in the observation group decreased significantly (P<0.05). In addition, the level of TC in the observation group improved significantly compared with that in the control group (P<0.01). The levels of FPG, FINS, and HOMA-IR in the observation group and the control group were significantly lower than those before treatment (P<0.05). After treatment, compared with the control group, the levels of FPG, FINS, and HOMA-IR in the observation group were significantly reduced (P<0.05). The level of FPG in the observation group was significantly improved compared with that in the control group (P<0.01). After treatment, the total score of TCM syndromes in the two groups decreased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with the control group, the total score of TCM syndromes in the observation group was lower (P<0.01). After treatment, the total effective rate of treatment was 86.67% (26/30) in the observation group and 73.33% (22/30) in the control group. By rank sum test, the total effective rate of the observation group was better than that of the control group (Z=-2.100, P<0.05). ConclusionModified Cangfu Daotantang combined with basic treatment can effectively reduce the BMI of obese children and improve their glucose and lipid metabolism. It has good clinical effects and high clinical application value, which is worth further in-depth research and promotion.
9. Comparing the immunogenicity and safety of sequential inoculation of sIPV followed by bOPV (Ⅰ+Ⅲ) in different dosage forms
Hui YE ; Teng HUANG ; Zhifang YING ; Guoliang LI ; Yanchun CHE ; Zhimei ZHAO ; Jianfeng WANG ; Xiaolei YANG ; Li SHI ; Ruiju JIANG ; Xiaochang LIU ; Zhaojun MO ; Changgui LI ; Jingsi YANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2018;52(1):43-49
Objective:
To compare the safety and immunogenicity of two different sequential schedules of inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine made from Sabin strain (sIPV) followed by typeⅠ+Ⅲ bivalent oral poliovirus vaccine (bOPV) in Drug Candy (DC) form or liquid dosage form).
Methods:
This randomized, blinded, single center, parallel-group controlled trial was done from September 2015 to June 2016 in Liuzhou, Guangxi province. Healthy infants aged ≥2 months were eligible for enrollment and divided into 1sIPV+2bOPV or 2sIPV+1bOPV sequential schedules. According to the bOPV dosage form each sequential schedules, the subjects again were divided into drug candy(DC) form or liquid dosage form group, being 1sIPV+bOPV (DC)/1sIPV+2bOPV(liquid)/2sIPV+1bOPV(DC)/2sIPV+1bOPV(liquid). According to 0, 28, 56 d immunization schedule, Each group were given 3 doses. We recorded adverse events during the clinical trial (399 participants who receive at least one dose). 28 days post-Dose 3, we receive a total of 350 blood samples (excluding the quitters or subjects against trial plan), using cell culture trace against polio virus neutralization test Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ neutralizing antibody (GMT), calculating the antibody positive rate.PolioⅠ,Ⅱand Ⅲ antibody titers were assessed by virus-neutralizing antibody assay and the seroconversion (4-fold increase in titer) from pre-Dose 1 to 28 days post-Dose 3 was calculated (total 350 samples) .
Results:
During the vaccination, the incidence of AEs in 1sIPV+2bOPV(DC), 1sIPV+2bOPV (liquid), 2sIPV+1bOPV(DC), 2sIPV+1bOPV (liquid) group were 79%, 76%, 80% and 74% (χ2=1.23,
10.Effects of platelet microparticles on intestinal mucosal permeability in mice with DSS colitis
Bin Yang ; Huihui Li ; Luyao Zhang ; Qiuyuan Liu ; Didi Wang ; Jing Hu ; Wei Han ; Xiaochang Liu ; Qiao Mei
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2023;58(8):1361-1366
Objective :
To investigate the effect of platelet particles on the extent of intestinal inflammation and in⁃
testinal mucosal permeability in mice with dextran sodium sulfate induced colitis.
Methods :
The experiment was divided into four groups : normal control group ( n = 10 , drinking sterile distilled water + intraperitoneal injection of 0. 9% sodium chloride solution) , PMPs group ( n = 10 , drinking sterile distilled water + intraperitoneal injection of PMPs) , DSS model group ( n = 10 , drinking DSS solution + intraperitoneal injection of 0. 9% sodium chloride solution) , and experimental group ( n = 15 , drinking DSS solution + intraperitoneal injection of PMPs) . Peripheral blood⁃derived PMPs suspension was collected from inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD) patients. A colitis model was constructed in mice by allowing them to freely drink a 5% DSS solution for 1 week , followed by continuous intraperitoneal injection of PMPs for 7 days. Disease activity index (DAI) scores was recorded daily and the severity of intestinal inflammation with histopathological scores (HI) was assessed by HE staining of colon samples at the end of the experiment. Myeloperoxidase (MPO) , neutrophil elastase (NE) , citrullinated histone H3 (citH3) , and free DNA levels were measured in colon homogenate , observe intestinal mucosal structure by transmission electron microscopy , and intestinal permeability was tested using fluorescein isothiocyanate⁃dextran (FITC⁃D) .
Results:
Compared with the normal control group , the colonic mucosa of mice in the PMPs group showed edema , severe destruction of epithelial structure , extensive aggregation of inflammatory cells , and increased overall HI score (P < 0. 01) ; the levels of inflammatory factors such as IL⁃1β and TNF⁃α in colonic tissue homogenates of mice in the PMPs group increased (P < 0. 05) , and the expression of NETs increased (P < 0. 05) ; the plasma FITC⁃D level of mice in the PMPs group significantly increased (P < 0. 05) , and the permeability of intestinal mucosa increased. Compared with the DSS group , the experimental group mice had higher plasma FITC⁃D levels ( P < 0. 05 ) and more electron microscopic colonic epithelial damage.
Conclusion
PMPs induces NETs formation in mice , promotes colonic inflammation in mice , increases intestinal mucosal permeability and aggravates intestinal inflammation in mice with DSS colitis.