1.English Movies in Teaching College English
Lei WAN ; Jue FU ; Xinjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2005;0(06):-
The present paper is a study on the use of English movies in the teaching of college English,focusing on the design and interactive teaching process of the course "The Appreciation of English Movies".The paper argues that English movies play a positive role in creating an authentic communicative situation and acquainting students with western culture.
2.The role of SR-BI in the human peripheral blood monocyte expression of proinflammatory cytokines mRNA induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein
Xinjun LEI ; Aiqun MA ; Tao GENG ; Ling BAI ; Wei ZHANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2003;0(06):-
Objective To explore the function of scavenger receptor class B type I(SR-BI)in the human peripheral blood monocyte expression of proinflammatory cytokines mRNA induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein(OxLDL). Methods With the digoxenin-labeled oligonucleotide-probes in situ hybridization, we investigated the effects of OxLDL, fucoidin and 17?-estradiol on the primarily-cultured human peripheral blood monocyte mRNA expression of SR-BI and relationship between its expression and the mRNA expressions of MCP-1, bFGF, PDGF and IL-10. Results The mRNA expression of SR-BI was significantly increased in a dose-dependent manner after incubating with OxLDL (10~30 mg?L -1)(P
3.Oxidized low density lipoprotein induces the human peripheral blood monocyte expression of proinflammatory cytokines mRNA
Xinjun LEI ; Aiqun MA ; Bingwen REN ; Tao GENG ; Wei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1985;0(02):-
Objective:To investigate the function of oxidized low density lipoprotein(OxLDL) in the formation of atherosclerotic immuno-pathological lesions in the local blood vessel.Methods:With the Digoxenin-labeled Oligonucleotide-probes In Situ Hybridization,studied the effects of OxLDL on the mRNA expression of proinflammatory cytokines including MCP-1, bFGF, PDGF and IL-10 in the human peripheral blood monocyte. Results:Monocyte was significantly increased the mRNA expression of MCP-1, bFGF, PDGF and IL-10 in a dose-dependent manner after incubating with OxLDL(10~30 mg/L)for 24 hours(P
4.Inhibitory effects of blocking voltage-dependent potassium channel 1.3 on human monocyte-derived macrophage differentiation into foam cells
Xinjun LEI ; Aiqun MA ; Yutao XI ; Wei ZHANG ; Yan YAO ; Yuan DU
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2006;38(3):257-261
Objective: To investigate the expression of voltage-dependent potassium channel 1.3(Kv1.3) mRNA and protein during human monocyte-derived macrophage differentiation into foam cells and its function in foam cell formation. Methods: Human peripheral blood monocytes were isolated from healthy male volunteers by density gradient centrifugation and then by adherent method. The obtained monocytes were cultured for 5 days to differentiate into macrophages. Based on establishment of the human macrophage-derived foam cell model, the expression of Kv1.3 channel was investigated by immunocytochemical staining, reverse transcription-polymerase chain raction (RT-PCR) and Western blot. Furthermore, the effects of rMargatoxin, a Kv 1.3 channel-specific inhibitor, on cholesterol metabolism in macrophages incepting oxidized low density lipoprotein (OxLDL) were studied. Results: After the macrophages co-incubated with 30 mg/L OxLDL at 37 ℃ for 60 hours, the cellular volume obviously enlarged and many red lipid granules were deposited in cytoplasm. The total amount of cholesterol (TC),free cholesterol ( FC ) and cholesterol ester ( CE ) in cells markedly increased and the ratio of CE/TC rose from ( 14.4±6.8) % to (57.9±3.5) % (n=7,P<0.05). However, the expression of Kv1.3 channel had no significant change. r Margatoxin (0.1 nmol/L and 10 nmol/L) markedly reduced the contents of TC, FC and CE in macrophages and the ratios of CE/TC decreased to (42.8±11.6) % and (22.6±8.0)% , respectively (n=7, P<0.05). Meanwhile, the red lipid granules deposited in the cytoplasm of macrophages also decreased. Conclusion: These data clearly show that the expression of Ky1.3 channel does not change obviously during human monocyte-derived macrophage differentiation into foam cells and the blocking of it would prevent foam cell formation.
5.Clinical implications of the platelet test results about unstable angina patients with different conditions of blood glucose
Qi LIANG ; Xinjun LEI ; Xiaolin XUE ; Ke HAN ; Lihong FAN ; Zuyi YUAN
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2016;37(4):560-564
ABSTRACT:Objective To study the platelet changes in patients with unstable angina with different blood glucose ,and their related biochemical index changes ,and their relationship with global registry of acute coronary events (GRACE) score .Methods For this clinical study ,we enrolled 82 patients diagnosed with unstable angina , 47 of whom were male and 35 were female .Upon admission ,their random blood glucose was tested .According to different blood glucose values ,they were divided into normal blood glucose group (<6 .1 mmol/L) and high blood glucose (≥ 6 .1 mmol/L ) group . The following clinical data were compared between the two groups :age , hypertension ,diabetes ,smoking history ,and BMI .We detected EF (% ) ,HBA1C ,glucose ,LDL‐C ,HDL‐C ,TG , LPA ,CREA ,UA ,hsCRP ,BNP ,CKMB ,CTNI ,D‐Dimer ,and GRACE risk scores .We compared the platelet test results :PLT ,P‐LCR ,PDW ,and MPV .We also detected the relationship of MPV with hsCRP ,D‐Dimers and GRACE risk scores .Results MPV ,hsCRP ,and GRACE risk score differed significantly between normal blood glucose group and high blood glucose group (P<0 .05) .In the latter group ,MPV had significant correlation with hsCRP ,D‐Dimers and GRACE risk score ( r=0 .28 , r=0 .41 , r=0 .56 , P<0 .05) .Conclusion Hyperglycemia in patients with unstable angina causes the increase of MPV , change of the inflammatory marker hsCRP , and increase of clinical GRACE risk score .Abnormal MPV may predict the increased risk of unstable angina in patients with hyperglycemia upon hospitalization .
6.Research progress of tertiary lymphoid structure on hepatocellular carcinoma
Tianchen ZHANG ; Xinjun LEI ; Zhenzhen MAO ; Jianhui LI ; Ye NIE ; Yanfang WANG ; Wenjie SONG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2021;27(11):871-874
Tertiary lymphoid structure (TLS) is the ectopic lymphoid tissue around the chronic inflammatory site of tumor, infection diseases, autoimmunity diseases, organ transplantation and so on. TLS is regarded as the vital niche of antitumor immune response in tumor microenvironment for abundant immune cells, and is correlated with better clinical outcomes and immunotherapy response in most solid tumors. As a typical inflammation-driven cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is controversial with the influence of TLS on patients prognosis. In this paper, the composition, formation mechanism, recognition and clinical value of TLS in HCC were briefly reviewed.
7.Diclofenac inhibits Kv1.3 and Kir2.1 expressions in human macrophages and affects the membrane potential and foam cell formation.
Xinjun LEI ; Wei ZHANG ; Xianfeng LIN ; Dongqi WANG ; Zuyi YUAN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2012;32(8):1067-1073
OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of diclofenac on the expression of Kv1.3 and Kir2.1 channels in human macrophages and the membrane potential and foaming process of the macrophages.
METHODSThe effect of diclofenac on the expression of Kv1.3 and Kir2.1 channels in cultured human monocyte-derived macrophages was investigated using real-time RT-PCR and Western blotting, and its effect on the membrane potential was analyzed with optical mapping of the membrane potential with voltage-sensitive dyes. The ratio of cholesterol ester (CE) in the macrophages following intake of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (OxLDL) was analyzed by an enzymatic fluorometric method.
RESULTSThe expression of Kv1.3 and Kir2.1 channels in the macrophages were down-regulated by diclofenac (1.5 µmol/L and 15 µmol/L). Compared with those in the control group, Kv1.3 mRNA expression was reduced by over 80% and 90% (P<0.05), and Kir2.1 mRNA by over 20% and 30% (P>0.05), respectively; both their protein expression was reduced by over 10% and 60% with a dose- dependent effect (P<0.05). Diclofenac at the two doses dose-dependently reduced the surface fluorescence intensity of the macrophage, and the membrane potential was decreased by 28% and 54%, respectively (P<0.05). Incubation of the macrophages with 30 mg/L OxLDL for 60 h caused an obvious enlargement of the cell volume and deposition of numerous lipid granules in cytoplasm, resulting also in a CE/TC ratio over 50% (P<0.05). Diclofenac at 1.5 and 15 µmol/L both significantly decreased the CE/TC ratio to (23.624∓3.34)% and (13.601∓2.916)% (P<0.05), respectively, but this effect did not show a dose-response relationship (P>0.05).
CONCLUSIONDiclofenac can significant down-regulate the expression of Kv1.3 and Kir2.1 channels in human macrophages, lower their membrane potential and inhibit the process of foam cell formation.
Cells, Cultured ; Diclofenac ; pharmacology ; Foam Cells ; cytology ; drug effects ; Humans ; Kv1.3 Potassium Channel ; metabolism ; Macrophages ; drug effects ; metabolism ; physiology ; Membrane Potentials ; drug effects ; Potassium Channels, Inwardly Rectifying ; metabolism
8.Epidemiological characteristics of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome and association with tick density
Xinjun LEI ; Jinping KONG ; Jinfeng XIONG ; Liangfei TAN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(7):646-649
ObjectiveTo understand the epidemiological characteristics of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), and the association with seasonal fluctuation in tick density, so as to provide scientific evidence for better control and prevention measures. MethodsDescriptive epidemiological methods were used to analyze the SFTS epidemic situation in Chongyang County from 2013 to 2021. The cloth flag method was used to investigate the seasonal fluctuation in tick density and determine the association with the SFTS. ResultsA total of 71 SFTS cases were reported in Chongyang County from 2013 to 2021 including 8 deaths, with the annual morbidity rate of 1.88/10-5. The majority were mainly from June to August, accounting for 61.97% of the total reported cases. The cases were geographically distributed in 41 administrative villages and 4 urban areas in 11 towns. The highest incidence was in Lukou town (n=26) and Baini town (n=12), which accounted for 53.52% of the total reported cases. Furthermore, the cases were mainly 50‒69 years old, accounting for 57.75% of the total reported cases. The ratio of male to female was 1.84∶1, and most were farmers. Blood samples during acute phase in 41 cases were collected for examination of SFTS virus, of which 25 cases tested positive (60.98%). There was a positive association between tick density and the number of reported SFTS cases (r=0.78, P=0.003). ConclusionSeasonal density of free adult ticks and nymphs is associated with the number of reported SFTS cases in Chongyang County.
9.Clinical characteristics and follow-up status of patients aged 75 years and above undergoing coronary stenting and the rate of achieving low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Chen CHEN ; Yanzhou YANG ; Xinjun LEI ; Chenjie SUN ; Yihui XIAO
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(6):904-909
【Objective】 To investigate the clinical characteristics, long-term follow-up rate, level and control rate of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) aged ≥75 years who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) during hospitalization. 【Methods】 We selected ASCVD patients aged ≥75 years with PCI from January 2016 to December 2020 in The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, collected the baseline data of the patients and the follow-up of 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months after discharge by HIS system, and analyzed their LDL-C and control rate at each follow-up. 【Results】 A total of 1 129 patients were enrolled in this study, aged 78 (ranging from 75 to 89) years. Among them 72.1% were male; myocardial infarction was the main type of ASCVD (71.5% ); hypertension was the most common risk factor, accounting for 85.2% (717/842), followed by diabetes, 58.6% (493/842); 74.6% met the ultra-high risk criteria of the 2020 Chinese Expert Consensus on Lipid Management in Ultra-High Risk ASCVD Patients, and the LDL-C control rate was only 8.1% . The four routine follow-up rates of 1 129 elderly ASCVD patients were 49.5%, 24.1%, 17.1%, and 24.6%, respectively. The detection rates of LDL-C during follow-up were 26.3%, 5.3%, 10.4%, and 13.8%, respectively. LDL-C control rates in ultra-high risk ASCVD were 59.4%, 45.1%, 37.1%, and 17.6%, respectively, while LDL-C control rates in non-ultra-high risk ASCVD patients were 67.3%, 55.6%, 47.4%, and 44.0%, respectively. 【Conclusion】 The elderly patients with ASCVD-PCI were mainly ultra-high risk patients. The routine follow-up rate and the LDL-C compliance rate during follow-up were low and showed a downward trend.
10.Clinical features of patients with epilepsy in Neurosurgery Outpatient and influencing factors for their seizure control
Xinxiao LI ; Jiangwei DING ; Xianhao HUO ; Zhansheng JIANG ; Yuehui WU ; Peidong LI ; Lei WANG ; Ningbo WU ; Xinjun WANG ; Tao SUN
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2023;22(9):910-917
Objective:To investigate the clinical features of patients with epilepsy in Neurosurgery Outpatient and influencing factors for their seizure control.Methods:Six hundred and seventy-three epilepsy patients admitted to Neurosurgery Outpatient of 6 hospitals including Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from September 2017 to December 2022 were chosen. Clinical data (including general demographic data, education level, onset age, onset cycle and duration, course of onset, family annual income and seizure control) were collected using a questionnaire prepared by He'nan Epilepsy Systematic Diagnosis and Treatment Center to summarize the clinical features. Univariate and multivariate Logistic regressions were used to analyze the influencing factors for their seizure control.Results:(1) In these 673 epilepsy patients, 50 (7.4%), 78 (11.6%), 192 (28.5%), 100 (14.9%), 68 (10.1%), 72 (10.7%) and 113 (16.8%), respectively, were <1 year old (infant stage), 1-2 years old (children stage), 3-5 years old (preschool stage), 6-16 years old (juvenile stage), 17-39 years old (young stage), 40-64 years old (middle-aged stage) and ≥65 years old (elderly stage). In the past medical treatment history, 23.0% (155/673) patients did not receive intervention, 72.4% (487/673) received medication, and 4.6% (31/673) received surgical treatment; 55.9% (376/673) had good seizure control and 44.1% (297/673) had poor seizure control. (2) Secondary education ( OR=2.199, 95% CI: 1.037-15.221, P=0.033), primary education or below ( OR=3.544, 95% CI: 2.101-21.343, P=0.012), daily seizures ( OR=4.788, 95% CI: 1.369-33.103, P=0.011), each seizure lasted ≥3 min ( OR=4.179, 95% CI: 3.338-18.550, P=0.003), course of disease≥3 years ( OR=0.199, 95% CI: 0.077-0.602, P=0.001), course of disease for 1-3 years ( OR=0.379, 95% CI: 0.108-0.882, P=0.031), and currently taken antiepileptic drugs for 3 or more ( OR=6.237, 95% CI: 2.195-17.837, P=0.001) were independent risk factors for poor seizure control in epilepsy patients. Conclusion:In Neurosurgery Outpatient, children with diseases before childhood enjoy the largest proportion; drug therapy remains the main treatment; low education level, short seizure cycle, long duration of attack, long course of disease, and multiple drugs used in these patients imply poor anti-epileptic effecacy.