1.Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors:comparison of the atypical imaging findings and the pathology
Yuting ZHANG ; Junlin ZHOU ; Yinping HAN ; Xueling ZHANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2016;32(5):729-732,741
Objective To investigate the atypical CT ,MRI findings of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) ,in order to improve diagnosis .Methods The clinical ,imaging and pathological data of 6 patients with PanNETs confirmed by pathology were analyzed retrospectively .Results In all 6 cases ,2 lesions were located in the pancreatic head ,3 lesions in the pancreatic body ,and 1 lesion in the pancreatic tail .There were 2 functional PanNETs with an average size of 2 .1 cm × 2 .6 cm ,which showed homogeneous density or signal .There were 4 nonfunctional PanNETs with an average size of 2 .7 cm × 4 .3 cm ,one of which had calcification ,and two of which had obviously cystic change ,including intracapsular bleeding in one case .Contrast‐enhanced examinations showed that all 6 lesions had mild or moderate enhancement .Three lesions were manifested as relatively intense enhancement in the arterial and portal venous phase ,but decreased enhancement in the delayed phase ,including annular envelope enhancement in one case .Two le‐sions were manifested as progressive enhancement .The last case was manifested as inwardly filled enhancement .Three lesions had unclear boundaries ,while one lesion had splenic vein invasion .Two cases accompanied with mild expansion of the common bile duct or pancreatic duct .Conclusion PanNETs can be ma+nifested as atypical findings such as obviously cystic changes ,and(or) mild to moderate enhancement .It is suggested that the atypical imaging findings of PanNETs should be recognized well to improve the diag‐nostic accuracy .
2.Carriage of disinfectant resistance genes in clinically isolated Escherichia coli and minimal inhibitory concentration of five disinfectants
Yaping ZHANG ; Yong CHEN ; Wenying WANG ; Li HAN ; Xueling HAN ; Yanjun LIU ; Yanxia CAO
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2016;15(5):289-293
Objective To understand the disinfectant resistance of clinically isolated Escherichia coli (E.coli)and carriage of disinfectant resistance genes.Methods Disinfectant resistance gene sugE (c ),sugE (p ),qacEΔ1 ,and qacE of 82 isolates of E.coli were detected with polymerase chain reaction (PCR),minimal inhibitory concentra-tions (MICs)were measured with agar dilution methods.Results Among 82 E.coli isolates,positive rates of dis-infectant resistance gene sugE (c ),sugE (p ),qacEΔ1 ,qacE,sugE (c )+qacEΔ1 ,and qacE+qacEΔ1 +sugE (c ) were 84.15% (n=69),1 .22% (n=1),76.83% (n=63),73.17 % (n=60),68.29% (n=56),and 59.76% (n=49)respectively.There was no significant differences in carriage status of four disinfectant resistance genes be-tween extended-spectrumβ-lactamases (ESBLs)-producing and non-ESBLs-producing strains,as well as cefepime sensitive and resistant strains (all P >0.05);MIC values of benzalkonium chloride,cetylpyridinium chloride,am-monium bromide,and triclosan for 82 isolates of E.coli were all > standard stain;MIC values of chlorhexidine for 32 isolates of E.coli were all > standard stain,for 50 other E.coli strains were all ≤ standard strain.There were no significant difference in MIC values of benzalkonium chloride,cetylpyridinium chloride,ammonium bromide,and triclosan between ESBLs-and non-ESBLs-producing strains,as well as cefepime sensitive and resistant strains(all P >0.05);while MIC values of chlorhexidine showed a significant difference (both P <0.05).Conclusion Detection rates of disinfectant resistance gene qacE,qacEΔ1 ,and sugE(c)in E.coli from clinical specimens are high,MICs of disinfectants such as benzalkonium chloride for E.coli are generally higher than standard strain.
3.Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis characterized by fever and joint pain:a case report
Sihai WANG ; Ninglin HAN ; Xueling LI ; Hongman DOU ; Qian WU ; Xuewei XING
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2016;15(10):735-738
A 27-year-old woman was admitted to a hospital due to intermittent fever for 20+ days and swelling pain in knee joint for 7 days.Patients was with persistent fever,the highest temperature to 40.1°C,the double knee joint swelling pain,a large number of scattered red needle-like rash were visible on bilateral hands and legs,lymph-adenectasis,splenectasis,bilateral hands interphalangeal joint and knee joint swelling pain,lymph nodes were con-fined to the bilateral axillary with soft texture,local tenderness,and good activity.Pathological results of left axil-lary lymph node showed the following finding:fragmental lymph node tissue with incomplete structure,lymphoid follicles existed,there were diffuse histocytes,immunoblasts,and a few small lymphocytes proliferation in the re-duced or disappeared area of follicular,caryokinesis could be easily seen,there were patches of necrosis foci with varied size,nucleus disintegrated,fibrinoid necrosis blood vessel with bleeding could be seen.Immunohistochemical detection showed the following results:CD3 (diffuse +);CD20 (follicular +);CD79α(follicular +);CD68 (+);EMA (-);ALK (-);CD15 (a small amount of cells +);CD30 (+),CD4 (-),CD5 (+);CD10 (-);bcl-2 (+);CD21 (+);telomerase B (-);TIA-1 (-);EBV(-)Ki-67 (+).Through a combination of clinical and immunohistochemical detection results,the diagnosis of histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis was made.Patient discontinued antimicrobial drugs,after she was treated with 5% glucose 100 mL + hydrocortisone sodium succinate 200 mg intravenous drip for 3 days,patients had no fever,axillary lymph node gradually dwindled.Then patients was treated with methylprednisolone 8 mg/d,twice a day,reduced 1 tablet every two weeks,and stopped eventual-ly.Patients was followed up for two years,repeated examination of blood routine,liver and kidney function were in the normal range,bilateral knee didn’t swell,could walk freely,there appeared no enlargement of lymph node.
4.Development and Clinical Application of Wear-Plastic-Flexible Ice Capsule
Wenxiang ZHANG ; Xueling HAN ; Shufang HU ; Zhaoyuan SHEN ; Chen LV ; Shumei GUO
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 1989;0(01):-
Objective To solve problems of ice bag in process of physical cooling for high fever patient, which is contacted area small and fixed difficulty and so on, and develop a new ice capsule for all kinds of special-site cooling. Methods Selecting glycol liquor, thin aluminum plate, high-density sponge, flexible plastic and other materials and according to clay characteristics, producing 12 different types of shaping ice capsule. Results "Wear-capsule of medical care" was developed in 2002 and assessed to national patents of utility model. The flexible shaping liquid ice capsule was declared national invention patents in 2007. Conclusion The liquid flexible ice capsule can not be coagulated, wear conveniently, applicable to each kind of different spot and had good cooling effect.
5.Practice of online clinical clerkship teaching mode based on "3P" model
Wenhui WAN ; Ting WANG ; Han LIU ; Xueling MEI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2020;19(12):E010-E010
Objective:To construct the online teaching model of clinical clerkship teaching and improve the online teaching system of clinical medicine in China.Methods:Based on "3P" teaching model, a complete online clinical clerkship teaching model was constructed from three links: pre-class preparation, classroom teaching and after class evaluation. It was applied to practical teaching in 101 students in 2017 batch of clinical medicine "5+3" class, 2017 batch of five-year pediatrics class and 2017 batch of basic medicine class. After practice, all students were surveyed and the results were analyzed.Results:Through the analysis of questionnaire, 89.5% of the students were satisfied with the online course design, 81.61% of the students thought that the online design was scientific and reasonable, 86.6% of the students thought that the clerkship teaching process was attractive and could stimulate students' interest in learning, and 90.72% of the students thought that the goal of clerkship teaching was clear and the key problems and difficulties were clear.Conclusion:The online teaching mode of clinical clerkship has high student satisfaction and good teaching effect, which provides a new way for online clerkship model.
6.Practice of online clinical clerkship teaching mode based on "3P" model
Wenhui WAN ; Ting WANG ; Han LIU ; Xueling MEI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(7):863-866
In order to construct the online teaching mode of clinical clerkship course and improve the online clerkship teaching system of clinical medicine in China, based on the "3P" model, a complete set of online clinical clerkship mode has been constructed from three links of teaching, pre-class preparation, classroom teaching and after-class evaluation, and applied to clinical teaching practice of Internal Medicine. The practice suggests that students are highly satisfied and the teaching effect is good, which provides a new idea for the reform of online clerkship teaching of clinical medicine.
7.A study on the implementation of family physicians contracted service
Cheng CHENG ; Wenqiang YIN ; Lingyu LI ; Yan HAN ; Anqi WANG ; Zhongming CHEN ; Zixuan ZHAO ; Guangbin MA ; Longde ZHOU ; Xingmin CHEN ; Xueling YANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2020;36(5):366-369
Family physicians contracted service is an important choice to deepen the reform of China′s healthcare reform and achieve the strategic goal of " health for all" . In order to effectively promote the contracted service, the central government has successively issued a number of policy documents, which are echoed by the localities in their proactive explorations, achieving remarkable results. But there are also multiple roadblocks hindering the contracted service to progress. This article referred to the three-circle theory and studied policy implementation from the three dimensions of policy value, policy resources, and policy impetus. A thorough analysis of the problems in the implementation process revealed such main problems as insufficient family physicians, inadequacy of supporting policies and low level of policy acceptance among the young healthy age groups. The follow-up work will promote the long-term implementation of the family physicians contracted service policy by enriching the family physicians team, enriching supporting policies, and focusing on promotions to key age groups.
8.Effect of Qianyang Yuyin Granules on Mesenchymal Transdifferentiation of Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells Induced by TGF-β1
Xue KONG ; Guoshun HUANG ; Xueling HAN ; Jinbo ZHANG ; Jing DAI ; Mengnan SHANG ; Chong ZOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(2):56-63
ObjectiveBy observing the effect of Qianyang Yuyin granules on the phenotype of renal tubule epithelial cells, the intervention of Qianyang Yuyin granule on renal interstitial fibrosis was investigated. MethodThe renal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2) were treated with different concentrations of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 μg·L-1) for 24 hours, and cell morphology and growth state were observed with an inverted phase contrast microscope. The 20 μg·L-1 was selected as the most appropriate concentration of TGF-β1 according to Western blot results for subsequent experiments. HK-2 cells were divided into six groups: blank group, TGF-β1 group (concentration of 20 μg·L-1), low, medium, and high dose Qianyang Yuyin granule groups (concentration of 0.5, 1, 2 g·L-1), and valsartan group (1 × 10-5 mol·L-1). The cell activity was measured by cell proliferation and cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8). The cell migration ability was detected by scratch test. The Transwell method was used to detect the invasiveness of cells. Western blot was used to detect levels of fibronectin (FN), E-cadherin, α-smooth muscle activator (α-SMA), Vimentin, collagen type Ⅰ(Col Ⅰ), collagen type Ⅳ(Col Ⅳ), and other related proteins. ResultTGF-β1 stimulating epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in renal tubular epithelial cells was time- and concentration-dependent. Compared with the blank group, higher concentration in the TGF-β1 group indicates longer intervention time and more obvious long spindle change of cells, and the migration and invasion ability of the cells was significantly enhanced. The protein expression level of FN, α-SMA, Vimentin, Col Ⅰ, and Col Ⅳ increased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01), while the expression level of E-cadherin protein decreased (P<0.05). Compared with the TGF-β1 group, Qianyang Yuyin granule groups could maintain normal cell morphology, and the migration and invasion ability of the cells was inhibited. The protein expression level of FN, α-SMA, Vimentin, Col Ⅰ, and Col Ⅳ decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the expression of E-cadherin protein was significantly restored (P<0.05). ConclusionQianyang Yuyin granule can reverse TGF-β1-induced interstitial transformation of renal tubular epithelial cells by reducing the phenotypic expression of mesenchymal cells and increasing the phenotypic expression of epithelial cells.
9.MiR -18a -5p aggravates homocysteine -induced myocardial injury via autophagy.
Juan YIN ; Longlong HU ; Xueling HAN ; Lu CHEN ; Lingling YU ; Yinhui LU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2023;48(1):24-33
OBJECTIVES:
Hyperhomocysteinaemia (Hcy) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. MicroRNA (miR)-18a-5p is closely related to cardiovascular diseases. This study aims to investigate the effects of miR-18a-5p on homocysteine (Hcy)-induced myocardial cells injury.
METHODS:
H9c2 cells were transfected with miR-18a-5p mimic/miR-18a-5p mimic negative control (NC) or combined with Hcy for intervention, and untreated cells were set as a control group. The transfection efficiency was verified by real-time RT-PCR, and cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was used to determine cell viability. Flow cytometry was used to detect apoptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Western blotting was performed to measure the protein levels of microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3)-I, LC3-II, Beclin1, p62, Bax, Bcl-2, and Notch2. Dual luciferase reporter assay was used to detect the interaction of miR-18a-5p with Notch2.
RESULTS:
Compared with the control, treatment with Hcy or transfection with miR-18a-5p mimic alone, or combined treatment with Hcy and miR-18a-5p mimic/miR-18a-5p mimic NC significantly reduced the H9c2 cell viability, promoted apoptosis and ROS production, up-regulated the expressions of Bax and Beclin, down-regulated the expressions of Bcl-2, p62, and Notch2, and increased the ratio of LC3-II/LC3-I (all P<0.05). Compared with the combined intervention of miR-18a-5p mimic NC and Hcy group, the above indexes were more significantly changed in the combined intervention of miR-18a-5p mimic and Hcy group, and the difference between the 2 groups was statistically significant (all P<0.05). There is a targeted binding between Notch2 and miR-18a-5p.
CONCLUSIONS
MiR-18a-5p could induce autophagy and apoptosis via increasing ROS production in cardiomyocytes, and aggravate Hcy-induced myocardial injury. Notch2 is a target of miR-18a-5p.
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Autophagy/genetics*
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bcl-2-Associated X Protein
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MicroRNAs/metabolism*
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2/genetics*
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Reactive Oxygen Species
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Myocytes, Cardiac/drug effects*
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Homocysteine/adverse effects*
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Hyperhomocysteinemia
10. miRNA-96-5p inhibits the proliferation and migration of gastric cancer cells by targeting FoxQ1
Xinyi YANG ; Ning LI ; Wenying DENG ; Yijie MA ; Xueling HAN ; Zhongyu ZHANG ; Jinling XIE ; Suxia LUO
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2019;41(3):193-199
Objective:
To investigate the role of microRNA-96-5p in the proliferation and invasion of gastric cancer cells and its molecular mechanism.
Methods:
From June 2015 to January 2017, 53 resected specimens were collected. The transcriptional levels of microRNA-96-5p and forkhead box Q1 (FoxQ1) in gastric cancer tissues and the matched para-cancerous tissues were quantified by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). The expression of FoxQ1 protein was also detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). The relationship between microRNA-96-5p expression and the clinicopathological features of gastric cancer and its correlation with FoxQ1 expression were analyzed. The expressions of miRNA-96-5p in gastric cancer tissue and adjacent normal tissue were detected by qRT-PCR. miRNA-96-5p mimics was transfected to BGC-823 gastric cancer cells. The effects of miRNA-96-5p on cell proliferation and invasion were detected by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay and Transwell assay, respectively. The protein expressions of FoxQ1, E-cadherin and vimentin were determined by western blot. The relationship between FoxQ1 and miRNA-96-5p expressed in BGC-823 cells was detected by dual-luciferase reporter assay.
Results:
The median expression of miRNA-96-5p in gastric cancer tissue was 1.05, significantly lower than 3.23 of para-cancerous tissues (