1.Expression of ID-1, Ki-67 and Bcl-2 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and their potential clinical implications
Yurui LIU ; Zehao ZHUANG ; Youbing LI ; Xiongfei HUANG ; Dawu ZENG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 1996;0(05):-
Objective To study the relationships among the expression of inhibitors of DNA binding 1 (ID-1) , Ki-67 and Bcl-2 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) ,and to investigate the potential role of ID-1 in the carcinogenesis of ESCC. Methods One hundred and eighteen cases of surgical resected ESCC specimens and 20 cases of normal tissues ( sampled far from the tumors, as control) were involved. Immunohistochemical technique was applied to detect the expression of ID-1, Ki-67 and Bcl-2. Results The positivity and staining intensity of ID-1 , Ki-67 and Bcl-2 in ESCC were higher than those in normal tissues. Positive immunological reactions of ID-1, Ki-67 and Bcl-2 were found in 86.44% (102/118) , 81.36% (96/118) and 59. 32% (70/118) cases of examined tumor samples, respectively. The expression of ID-1 and Bcl-2 were positively correlated with the histological grades, while the Ki-67 expression showed negative correlation with differentiation degree. No relationship was found among age, sex, lymph node metastasis and the expression of ID-1, Ki-67 and Bcl-2 in ESCC tissues. Conclusion ID-1 expression may be participated in the regulation of apoptosis in ESCC cells, but may not be considered as a biomarker for evaluation of ESCC metastasis.
2.Renal damage due to rupture of atherosclerotic plaque of renal artery in ApoE-/- mice
Zhaohui HUANG ; Jialin LIU ; Xiongfei WU ; Hong LIU ; Haumin WANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2008;24(11):820-825
Objective To investigate the mechanism of renal damage due to rupture of atheroselerotic plaque of renal artery in apolipoprotein E (ApoE) knock-out mice. Methods The model for atherosclerotie renal artery stenosis (ARAS) was established by using ApoE knockout mice. The model mice with renal artery stenosis <50% were divided into the plaque rupture group and the non-plaque rupture group. Wild-type C57BL/6J mice were used as the control group. All the mice were raised under the same conditions. The renal arteries and kidneys were collected for the following analysis. Nuclear factor-kappa-Bp65 (NF-kBp65), intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) and P-selectin (P-sel) were determined by Western blotting. The expression of interleukin 6 (IL-6) mRNA was detected by RT-PCR. Immunohistochemistry was performed by using serial sections to detect F4/80-related macrophages. Urine n-acetyl-β-d-glucosaminidase (NAG) activity was determined by direct enzyme-substrate coloration. Results In comparison with the nonplaque rupture group and the control group, the expression of NF-kBp65 protein in the blood, renal artery and kidney increased significantly in the plaque rupture group (P<0.05). The expression of F4/80, ICAM-1, P-sel, and IL-6 mRNA were increased significantly in the plaque rupture group (P<0.05), as compared with the non-plaque rupture group and the control group. The Ser and the activity of urine NAG in the plaque rupture group were higher than those in the non-plaque rapture group. The expression of NF-KBp65 protein differed insignificantly between the control group and the non-plaque rupture group (P>O.05). The group differences in the expression of F4/80, ICAM-1, P-sel, and IL-6 mRNA were similar to those in the expression of NF-KBp65 protein. The group differences in the activity of urine NAG and the Scr were similar to those in the expression of NF-kBp65 protein. Conclusion Rupture of atherosclerotic plaque of renal artery causes renal pathology change and renal function damage, which is mediated by inflammation.
3.Clinical features and treatment analyses of local advanced well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma
Ming YU ; Liang HUANG ; Qunfei TU ; Wei ZHOU ; Xiongfei SU
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2011;05(2):106-108
Objective To investigate clinieopathologic characteristics and therapy of local advanced welldifferentiated thyroid carcinoma.Methods Data of 23 cases of advanced well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma treated from Jan.1996 to Dec.2005 were retrospectively reviewed.The data included age,pathologic type,local invasion,operative plan,postoperative complications and survival duration.Results Histology showed there were 15 cases of papillary carcinoma,6 ca8es of follicular carcinoma,and 2 cases of papiIlary follicular carcinoma.8 cases had local invasion into recurrent laryngeal nerve,12 cases had invasion into trachea,3 cases had trachea and esophagus invasion,and 8 cases had suprahyoid muscle invasion.All the 23 cases underwent resection procedure.According to surgical procedure,they were divided into radical resection group(n=6),tumor resection group(n=14)and tumor debulking group(n=3).2 cases received radiotherapy after thyroidectomy in tumor debulking group.All patients were followed up.Overall survival rate after 1 year,3 years and 5 years Was 91.3%(21/23),82.6%(19/23),and 60.8%(14/23)respectively.Prognosis of radical tumor removal group and tumor resection group was obviously better than that of tumor debulking group.Conclusions Prognosis is good for local advanced well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma patients receiving resection.Protection of local organ function Can enhance postoperative life quality.
4.Xenotransplantation model of fetal pig skin precursor tissue
Zhenggen HUANG ; Jun WU ; Gaoxing LUO ; Chengjun GAN ; Wenguang CHENG ; Xiongfei JIA ; Liangpeng GE ; Hong WEI
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(22):-
Objective To investigate the xenotransplantation model of fetal pig skin precursor tissue and its development after transplantaion. Methods Porcine skin precursor tissue was obtained from the embryo of gestation day 56 (E56), and made into microskin or stamp skin graft. The microskin was transplanted to the dorsal wound in BALB/c nude mice, then covered with human corpse skin. The stamp skin graft was imbedded subcutaneously into the back of nude mice, and microskin was injected subcutaneously into the auricles of nude mice. Their growth and development were observed and they were examined by HE staining at 6th and 12th week after transplantation respectively. Two-sample t test was used to analyze the size of newly grown skin tissue. Results Porcine skin precursor tissue graft in three models above survived and continued growth after transplantation, and growth ability of the dorsal wound transplantation model was significantly stronger than that of the auricle model. Epidermis and hypodermis were detected in newly grown skin tissues. Hair follicles, a few of sebaceous glands, but no sweat glands were observed in auricle model, while many sebaceous glands and sweat glands were observed in the dorsal wound model. Conclusion Transplantation of microskin to dorsal wound is the optimal model of investigating the xenotransplantation of fetal pig skin precursor tissue and its development after transplantion.
5.Selection of appropriate period and mode of blood purification for treatment of patients with severe acute pancreatitis
Zhaohui HUANG ; Kanfu PENG ; Ning LI ; Yi WU ; Ying ZHANG ; Xiongfei WU
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2013;(6):332-336
Objective To approach the selection of appropriate period and mode of blood purification for treatment of patients with severe acute pancreatitis(SAP)based on acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ(APACHEⅡ)score. Methods The clinical data of 89 patients with SAP were retrospectively analyzed. They were assigned into two groups:the hemoperfusion(HP)and short continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration(SCVVHDF) group(HP+SCVVHDF,49 cases)and the HP and hemodiafiltration(HDF)group(HP+HDF,40 cases). All the patients were evaluated by APACHEⅡscore. In the HP+HDF group,26 cases with APACHEⅡ<15 were in group A, while 14 cases with 15-25 in group B. In the HP+SCVVHDF group,31 cases with the score 15-25 were in group C, and 18 cases with<15 in group D. One week after the treatment,APACHEⅡscore,oxygenation index(PaO2/FiO2), C-reactive protein(CRP),serum creatinine(SCr),alanine transaminase(ALT)and mortality were observed in all the groups. Results Compared to those before treatment,the APACHEⅡ scores(group A:7.35±2.12 vs. 10.52±3.26,group B:14.35±4.76 vs. 18.43±4.08,group C:11.83±3.85 vs. 19.39±3.64,group D:6.92±2.54 vs. 11.61±2.19),the levels of CRP(mg/L,group A:85.28±23.48 vs. 195.23±56.77,group B:172.67±36.69 vs. 232.65±62.86,group C:112.43±29.48 vs. 257.29±68.39,group D:76.23±29.05 vs. 206.37±65.49),SCr (μmol/L,group A:107.56±73.01 vs. 225.81±119.06,group B:291.49±123.27 vs. 391.76±273.48,group C:254.89±104.37 vs. 403.62±261.53,group D:112.36±55.36 vs. 258.74±128.25)and ALT(U/L,group A:86.93±27.04 vs. 127.56±84.35, group B:116.34±43.98 vs. 189.15±102.85, group C:94.85±74.42 vs. 178.73±87.21,group D:88.49±29.32 vs. 138.24±90.58)after treatment were all decreased markedly in the four groups. The levels of PaO2/FiO2 were obviously higher in the 4 groups after treatment〔mmHg(1 mmHg=0.133 kPa), group A:293.42±31.26 vs. 253.60±26.62,group B:254.12±35.73 vs. 137.56±23.48,group C:283.21±37.48 vs. 131.96±0.45,group D:305.75±29.66 vs. 267.74±31.42〕,but no statistical significant differences in above indexes between group A and group D were found(all P>0.05),while the APACHEⅡ score,PaO2/FiO2,CRP, SCr and ALT were improved more significantly in group C than those in group B(P<0.05 or P<0.01). The mortality rate of those SAP patients with APACHEⅡscore<15 was lower than those in cases with APACHEⅡscore 15-20〔6.82%(3/44)vs. 24.44%(11/45),P<0.05〕. Conclusions Blood purification is an effective measure to save patients with SAP. The APACHEⅡ score used to select the mode of blood purification in appropriate period for treatment of SAP has guiding significance. Currently the modes of blood purification have limited value and cannot cure all SAP patients.
6.Proteomics research for early diagnosis of acute renal allograft rejection
Xiongfei JIA ; Weifeng HE ; Gaoxing LUO ; Chengjun GAN ; Zhenggen HUANG ; Shunzong YUAN ; Xiaojuan WANG ; Xu PENG ; Wenguang CHENG ; Jianglin TAN ; Jie HU ; Jun WU
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(24):-
Objective Non-invasive detection is the focus of intense research in diagnosis of acute renal allograft rejection currently. Urine protein is considered the cue to reflect the pathological changes in kidney disease. In this study, we explored the urine markers for early acute renal allograft rejection. Methods The urine protein of two patients with acute renal allograft rejection were examined by 2D gel electrophoresis and bioinformatics. We adopted pH 4-7 ready strip IPG and stained the gel with Sypro-Ruby. The digitized 2D maps of urine protein were quantitatively analyzed using 2D-analysis software packages. By analyzing the differential expressions of proteome between different time points (1, 2, 3 days before acute rejection and 7, 14, 21 days after acute rejection), 30 protein spots were selected and analyzed by MALDI-TOF-MS/MS. Results We obtained 2D gel electrophoresis maps of urine protein of the patients with acute renal allograft rejection, which are of good reproducibility and resolution. Sixteen protein spots were identified, resulting in thirteen corresponding proteins. Out of these proteins, we screened three proteins (alpha-1-antichymotrypsin, tumor rejection antigen gp96, Zn-Alpha-2-Glycoprotein) closely related to acute rejection. Conclusion The urine protein spots on 2D gel electrophoresis maps for the patients with acute renal allograft rejection were of obvious difference when detected at different time points of acute rejection. Alpha-1-antichymotrypsin, tumor rejection antigen gp96 and Zn-Alpha-2-Glycoprotein might be the candidate protein markers to diagnose acute renal allograft rejection after renal transplantation.
7.School-based sexual harassment among college students in Guangzhou, China
CHEN Xin, HUANG Bing, QIU Qianwen, CAI Min, ZHANG Jie, CHEN Xiongfei, DONG Xiaomei
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(3):396-398
Objective:
This study examined school-based sexual harassment experience among college students in Guangzhou, and to provide theoretical basis for preventing campus sexual harassment.
Methods:
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1 062 college students from five universities in Guangzhou, China. A self-made questionnaire regarding awareness sexual harassment and experience of school-based sexual harassment was filled out by students voluntarily and anonymously.
Results:
A total of 169 students reported they experienced school-based sexual harassment. The incidence of school-based sexual harassment among college students in Guangzhou was 15.91%, higher among female students (20.30%) than male students(10.2%)(χ 2=19.91, P<0.01). Verbal harassment (10.26%) was the most common type of sexual harassment, followed by physical harassment (7.16%), visual harassment (4.61%) and unwanted sexual advances (1.69%). Sexual harassment primarily took place in teaching building(58), dormitory(33) and office(17). Among the victims, 116(68.64%) were influenced by harassment. Females(n=94) being harassed were more likely to be negatively influenced compare to males(n=22).
Conclusion
School-based sexual harassment may result adverse psychological outcomes to students, more emphasis should be put on the prevention of sexual harassment.
8.Clinical application of case teaching method combined with clinical pathway in pediatrics teaching
Xiongfei ZHOU ; Xuewen CHEN ; Juan HUANG ; Kaixin MAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2018;17(7):742-747
Objective To explore the clinical application of case teaching method combined with clinical pathway in pediatrics teaching.Methods 103 students in pediatric practice from September 2016 to September 2017 were enrolled as the study object,who were divided randomly into observation group (52 cases) and control group (51 cases).Routine teaching method was adopted in the control group,while case teaching method combined with clinical pathway was adopted in the observation group.In addition,100 cases of children in need of rescue were selected for each group and the students were divided into two or three in a group to participate in the rescue.If the student could complete the rescue with the assistance of supervisor,he will be considered as playing a leading role in rescue process.Otherwise,another supervisor would join to lead the rescue,and the student would assist by the side,who will be considered as playing an auxiliary role in rescue process.The results of examination,classroom participation,homework,the rescue performance and the satisfaction of teaching were compared between two groups.Results The scores of theoretical course,case analysis and skill operation in the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05).The scores of classroom attendance,classroom activity and homework quality in the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05).Success rate of rescue conducted by students in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).The teaching satisfaction of the observation group was also significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion The application of case teaching method combined with clinical pathway teaching model in pediatrics teaching is effective and worthy of popularizing,which can obviously improve teaching quality,arouse students' interest in teaching process,and improve students' professional quality.
9.Two clinical cases of novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) in renal transplant recipients
Yafang TU ; Xiongfei WU ; Feng LIU ; Juan WANG ; Yu LUO ; Zhitao CAI ; Rengui CHEN ; Wenliang LIAO ; Na LIU ; Jing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2020;41(3):144-147
Objective:To explore the clinical features, diagnosis and prognosis of renal transplant recipients with COVID-19.Methods:The clinical data were retrospectively analyzed for 2 kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19. Based upon clinical manifestations, blood routine, inflammatory factors, cell immunity, chest computed tomography(CT)and therapeutic efficacies, the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 in kidney transplant recipients(Interim Edition V)were compared to that of ordinary COVID-19 patients. Both recipients had an onset of low/moderate fever. There was no initial symptom of cough or fatigue. Blood routine indicated a normal count of leukocytes, a marked lymphocytopenia, elevated C-reactive protein(CRP)and slightly higher procalcitonin(PCT). Cellular immunity was extremely low and chest CT showed multiple patchy ground-glass opacities in both lungs.Results:After 1 week of onset, both patients had a marked disease progression. The pathogenesis and imaging changes were highly similar to those reported for ordinary COVID-19 patients. For preventing secondary infections, both received symptomatic supportive measures of antiviral agents, withdrawing immunosuppressants, tapering of hormone maintenance dose, intravenous drip of gamma globulin and respiratory supports. Currently the conditions of both patients obviously improved and renal function was stable. One case recovered and was discharged.Conclusions:The clinical manifestations of COVID-19 in renal transplant recipients are generally consistent with that of ordinary COVID-19 patients. Although there is no established treatment for COVID-19, withdrawing immunosuppressants, maintaining small and medium doses of hormones, actively restoring immunity and providing respiratory supports in a timely manner are effective.
10.Effect of peripheral bloodgenomic DNA methylation on the relationship between methyl donor status and risk of breast cancer
Weiping LUO ; Yufeng DU ; Jing HUANG ; Wuqing HUANG ; Ming XU ; Bo YAN ; Xiongfei MO ; Caixia ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2017;38(4):537-541
Objective To explore the effect of peripheral blood genomic DNA methylation on the relationship between methyl donor status and risk of breast cancer.Methods A case-control study was conducted.Each three hundred breast cancer cases and controls were consecutively recruited.Food frequency questionnaire was used to collect dietary information.Amounts on folate,methionine,choline and betaine intake were calculated.Blood samples were collected for DNA extraction.Peripheral blood genomic DNA methylation was measured by using the Methyl FlashTM Methylated DNA Quantification Kit.Pathway analysis was used to examine the effect of genomic DNA methylation on the relations between methyl donor status and risk of breast cancer.Results The genome DNA methylation rates were 0.46% ± 0.25% and 0.53% ± 0.34%,respectively on both cases and controls,with differences statistically significant (P<0.01).Results from the pathway analysis,results showed that methionine consumption was related to genomic DNA methylation (β=0.065,P< 0.05) while genomic DNA methylation was related to the risk of breast cancerk (β =-0.027,P< 0.05),respectively.Conclusions The level of peripheral blood genomic DNA methylation in breast cancer cases was significantly lower than that in the controls.Genomic DNA methylation seemed to have played a mediated role between methionine and the risk of breast cancer.