1.Expression of MMP-9 in Mice with Oxygen-induced Retinal Neovascularization
Yu DI ; Yang YANG ; Xiaolong CHEN
Journal of China Medical University 2016;45(5):409-413
Objective To explore the efficacy of GM6001,tissue inhibitor expression and significance of matrix metalloproteinase?9(MMP?9)in mice model of oxygen?induced retinal neovascularization(RNV)and evaluate the inhibition effect of MMP?9 inhibitor(GM6001)on RNV. Meth?ods Mice were placed in oxygen boxes to establish oxygen?induced RNV animal models. The GM6001 treated or hyperxia control groups received an intravitreal injection of 1μL GM6001(100μmol/L)or PBS at day 11 after birth. The normal control and hyperxia group were not treated. HE staining was used to detect RNV in retinal whole mounts,the mRNA level and protein expression of MMP?9 were measured by RT?PCR,Western blot and immunohistochemistry,respectively. Results RNV in the GM6001 treated group was decreased significantly compared with the hyperxia group and hyperxia control group. Compared with the normal control group,higher protein and mRNA expression of MMP?9 were observed in the hy?perxia group and hyperxia control group. The expression of MMP?9 protein and mRNA were decreased in the GM6001 treated group compared with the hyperxia control group(P<0.05). Conclusion The abnormal expression of MMP?9 was closely correlated with RNV. The development of RNV can be markedly inhibited by MMP?9 inhibitor(GM6001),which,we believe,will provide new molecular targets and therapeutic strategy for retinopathy of prematurity treatment.
2.Comparison of clinical efficacy between continuous renal replacement therapy and intermittent haemodialysis for the treatment of sepsis-induced acute kidney injury
Tian DAI ; Shuhua CAO ; Xiaolong YANG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2016;28(3):277-280
Objective To compare the clinical effects between continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and intermittent haemodialysis (IHD) for the treatment of sepsis-induced acute kidney injury (AKI). Methods A prospective study was conducted. Seventy-three patients with sepsis-induced AKI admitted to the intensive care units (ICUs) of Tianjin Hospital and Tianjin First Center Hospital from January to December in 2014 were enrolled. They were randomly divided into two groups: CRRT group (n = 35) and IHD group (n = 38). Data were recorded for the patients in two groups before treatment, including acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score, mean arterial pressure (MAP), urine volume, and the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum creatinine (SCr) before and 1 week after treatment, the time of recovery of urine volume, the length of ICU stay, the duration of organ support, and the incidence of cardiovascular events. Results There was no statistically significant difference in APACHE Ⅱ scores (21.63±2.46 vs. 21.34±2.46), MAP [mmHg (1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa): 71.26±10.70 vs. 75.74±15.17], urine volume (mL: 404.00±79.13 vs. 438.97±87.17), CRP (mg/L: 100.94±14.73 vs. 95.17±27.03), and SCr (μmol/L: 394.02± 50.26 vs. 390.47±54.42) before treatment between CRRT group and IHD group (all P > 0.05). One week after treatment, compared to the IHD group, CRRT could dramatically reduce the levels of CRP (mg/L: 41.05±10.15 vs. 60.21±14.78, t = 6.401, P < 0.001), SCr (μmol/L: 185.97±65.48 vs. 232.02±71.93, t = 2.862, P = 0.006), urine output recovery time (days: 7.94±3.06 vs. 11.08±3.71, t = 3.923, P < 0.001), the length of ICU stay (days: 9.54±3.39 vs. 13.42±3.89, t = 4.521, P < 0.001), organ support time (days: 3.23±2.70 vs. 6.34±3.36, t = 4.343, P < 0.001), and the incidence of cardiovascular events [23.53% (8/35) vs. 39.47% (15/38), χ2 = 5.509, P = 0.025]. Conclusion Compared to IHD, CRRT can more efficiently help patients with sepsis-induced AKI in removing excessive water, metabolic waste, and lower the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, maintain homeostasis of the internal environment, lower the adverse effects on cardiovascular system, so that it significantly improve the prognosis of patients, shorten the time of organ support and the length of ICU stay.
3.Discussion of the attending-in-charge practice based on lean management
Xinzhou XU ; Xiaolong YANG ; Lihua YI
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2015;(5):353-356
Introduced in the paper are key measures and characteristics of the attending in charge system,following the theory of lean management and under leadership of the department head of the hospital.Authors hold the practice as enhancing administrative functionality of the department head, avoiding disadvantages incurred by traditional attending in charge system,and upholding quality of care management,making it a worthwhile attempt for China's healthcare system.
4.Construction of recombinant adenovirus with Egr-1 promoter and Smad7
Xuwei CAI ; Jian YANG ; Xiaolong FU
China Oncology 2001;0(05):-
Purpose:To construct replication-defective adenovirus which was recombinated with Egr-1 promoter and to Smad7, and to study whether it can express exogenous Smad7 protein in cytoplasm.Methods:Based on Adeno-X~(TM) expression system, the CMV promoter of the pShuttle vector was replaced by Egr-1 promoter, and the Smad7 cDNA was subcloned into the MCS(multiple cloning site) of pShuttle. The recombinant pShuttle was then subcloned into the Adeno-X~(TM) genome, which was transformed into E.coli to get recombinant Adeno-X~(TM) plasmid DNA. The recombinant adenovirus was made and amplified in the transfected HEK 293 cells before it was purified and tested for viral titer. Then the Smad7’s location in cells was determined by immunocytochemistry.Results:Identified by restriction endonuclease analysis and PCR, recombinant adenovirus with Egr-1 promoter and Smad7 cDNA was constructed successfully, with a viral titer of 1.0?10~(11) TCID50/ml. Both endogenous and exogenous Smad7 protein was found to be located in cytoplasm of fibroblast cells.Conclusions:With Adeno-X~(TM) expression system, utilizing the techniques of molecular cloning, recombinant adenoviral vector could be quickly and efficiently constructed which could be packaged into replication-defective Adenovirus and amplified in HEK293 cells. The recombinant adenovirus could express exogenous Smad7 protein in fibroblast cells.[
5.The correlation of Schwann cell marker S100 protein and neural invasion in salivary adenoid cystic carcinoma
Xiaolong LUO ; Moyi SUN ; Lianjia YANG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 1996;0(02):-
objective: To investigate the expression of Schwann cell marker S100 protein in salivary adenoid cystic carcinoma and try to find out the correlation of S100 expression and neural invasion of the tumor. Methods: Samples from 20 cases of adenoid cystic carcinoma(ACC) and 18 cases of mucoepidermoid carcinoma(MEC) were immunohistochemical stained with S100 antibody. Results: S100 was positive in all of the samples of the 20 cases of ACC and negative in all of MEC. Neural invasion was observed in 11 out of the 20 cases of ACC and in 2 of MEC. Conclusion: There may be Schwann cell differentiation in salivary adenoid cystic carcinoma, and it may be the histologic base of neural invasion of the tumor.
6.Mammotome biopsy of breast calcified lesions under the real time guidance of mammography
Hong CHENG ; Xiaolong LI ; Guanglun YANG
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2013;7(2):115-117
Objective To discuss the value of mammotome biopsy of breast cakified lesions under the real time guidance of mammography.Methods The data of 42 patients with 44 mammary gland calcification(2 patients with bilateral lesions)who underwent mammotome biopsy under the real time guidance of a mammography from Jan.2011 to Feb.2012 in the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University were retrospective analyzed.Rapid paraffin pathology was conducted.Results Among the 44 lesions,34 were benign(27 hyperplasia,2 fibroadenoma,1 lipoma,1 cyst,3 others)and 10 were breast cancer(a benign lesion diagnosed as breast cancer by postoperative biopsy was included).Among the 42 patients,32 patients had benign lesions,accounting for 76.2% (32/42),10 patients had breast cancer,accounting for 23.8% (10/42).All lesions were completely resected during the operation.Malignant lesions were given treatment such as modified radical mastectomy,breast conservation surgergery,chemotherapy and so on.A single lesion resection took about 20 minutes.During the follow-up of 3 months,no significant event happened.Conclusions Through the qualitative diagnosis of mammotome biopsy under the real time guidance of mammography,we can get early diagnosis of breast cancer.Early diagnosis and early treatment can improve the life quality and survival time.It is more important to detect early breast cancer which was considered benign lesions clinically.Mammotome biopsy under the real time guidance of mammography has several advantages including easy to operate,accurate positioning and less complications,making it the preferred approach in managing mammary gland calcification especially suspicious malignant calcification.
7."Cultivation of Scientific Research Ability based on Hospital ""Talent Tree"" Echelon"
Yang LI ; Yu TANG ; Jingyu YANG ; Xiaolong YANG ; Xiaojie LU
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2016;29(3):213-215
based on the theory of tree structure and followed the characteristics of medical talents growth,Wuxi No.2 People's Hospital carried out hospitalTalent Tree Project innovatively,which is to trained talents corresponding tobase-trunk-crown of a tree.The project has won the 2013 Human Resource Development Excellence Award of Asian hospital management awards.We fostered talents hierarchically according to the talents training echelon structure and this provided a way of guarantee and innovation for the sustainable development of hospital.
8.Biocompatibility and security of calcium sulfate bone substitutes
Yiyan QIU ; Yang CHEN ; Wenyu ZHOU ; Xiaolong XIA ; Xinjian YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(16):2317-2323
BACKGROUND:It is a great potential study that calcium sulfate product loaded with antibiotics is developed, but this product is not systematicaly studied and its biocompatibility and security need to be further studied.
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the biocompatibility and safety of vancomycin- or gentamicin-loaded calcium sulfate bone.
METHODS: (1) Hemolysis test: vancomycin-loaded, gentamicin-loaded calcium sulfate extracts, double distiled water and saline were added into rabbit anticoagulant blood samples. (2) Micronucleus test: vancomycin-loaded and gentamicin-loaded calcium sulfate extracts, cyclophosphamide and normal saline solution were intraperitonealy injected to mice, respectively. (3) Acute toxicity test: vancomycin-loaded and gentamicin-loaded calcium sulfate extracts, and normal saline solution were intraperitonealy injected to mice, respectively. (4) Pyrogen test: the mice were injected vancomycin-loaded and gentamicin-loaded calcium sulfate extractsvia the ear vein. (5) Intradermal stimulation test: vancomycin-loaded and gentamicin-loaded calcium sulfate extracts were respectively injected into the unilateral spine of rabbits, respectively. (6) Intramuscular implantation test: vancomycin-loaded and gentamicin-loaded calcium sulfate extracts were respectively injected to the dorsal muscle of rabbits. (7) Intraosseous implantation test: vancomycin-loaded and gentamicin-loaded calcium sulfate were implanted into the necrotic femoral bone of rabbits.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Both vancomycin-loaded and gentamicin-loaded calcium sulfate products, which have no hemolytic reaction, genetic toxicity, acute toxicity, pyrogen reaction and skin irritation, are considered to have good biocompatibility and safety.
9.Effect of water storage on the flexural properties of three dual-cure core buildup composite resins
Yanan LI ; Qing CAI ; Xiaolong JIA ; Xuliang DENG ; Xiaoping YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(8):1211-1217
BACKGROUND:Hydrothermal condition of oral environment has an effect on the mechanical properties of dental core materials.
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate effect of water storage on the weight change rates and flexural properties of three dual-cure core buildup composite resins.
METHODS: Rectangular specimens (25 mm×2 mm×2 mm) were prepared from three dual-cure core buildup composite resins (LuxaCore Smartmix Dual, Para core and Clearfil DC Core). Specimens were stored in distiled water at 37℃ for 0, 1 day, 1, 2, 3 weeks and 1 month, respectively, weighted and then subjected to three-point bending test in a universal testing machine.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Weight change rates of the three composite resins increased with immersion time; at the same immersion time, weight change rates of three composite resins ranked as the folowing order: LuxaCore Smartmix Dual > ParaCore > Clearfil DC Core. The flexural strength of LuxaCore Smartmix Dual decreased with immersion time. The flexural strength of ParaCore showed no significant change during 3 weeks immersion (P > 0.05), while it showed a significant decreasing after 1 month immersion (P < 0.05). There was no significant change on the flexural strength of Clearfil DC Core in the whole immersion process(P > 0.05). The flexural modulus of LuxaCore Smartmix Dual showed a decreased trend in the whole immersion process, but it showed that there was no significant change during the first 2 weeks(P > 0.05), while a significant decrease occurred after 3 weeks and 1 month (P < 0.05). Compared with original specimens, the flexural modulus of ParaCore and Clearfil DC Core showed a decreased trend, but this change was not significant (P > 0.05); the flexural properties of three composite resins showed a fluctuant decreased trend along with weight changes increased. To sum up, Clearfil DC Core showed the best water resistance among three composite resins.
10.Application of dose heterogeneity in the target volume in intensity-modulated radiation therapy of esophageal cancer
Junqi WANG ; Longgen LI ; Zhiyong XU ; Huanjun YANG ; Xiaolong FU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2011;31(4):453-455
Objective To investigate the advantage of the intensity-modulated radiotherapy treatment (IMRT) by allowing dose heterogeneity in the target volume in esophageal cancer treatment planning.Methods Two sets of 5-field IMRT planning were designed for 10 esophageal cancer patients upon the condition of appropriate clinical tolerance level with the prescription dose of 60 Gy to 95% of the planned target volume (PTV) and the maximum dose of 45 Gy to the spinal cord:the IMRT with rigid restriction of the maximum homogeneous dose to the PTV within 63 Gy prescribing a homogeneous dose ( IMRThom ) and the IMRT allowing dose heterogeneity by loosening the constraints on maximum dose in the PTV to 69 Gy ( IMRTinhom ).Dosimetric comparison was conducted by using dose-volume histograms.Results Compared to IMRThom, the minimum dose (t = -3.37,P =0.012), maximum dose (t = - 23.58,P = 0.000), mean dose ( t = - 4.95, P = 0.002 ), and heterogeneity index ( t = - 11.06, P =0.000) in PTV of the IMRTinhom were all significantly increased, and the values of V5 (t = 6.96, P =0.000), V10(t=5.24,P=0.001) , V15(t=4.73,P=0.002) , V20(t=8.08,P=0.000) , V25(t=8.58,P = 0.000), and mean dose (t = 7.28,P = 0.000) of the normal lungs were all significantly lower.There were no significant differences in all the indexes for the mean dose to the heart and maximum dose to the spinal cord between these 2 set of planning.Conclusions The IMRT plan allowing dose heterogeneity in the PTV escalates the prescription dose and decreases the doses to the lungs.