1.miR-222 enhances HBx-HepG2 cell growth via regulation of BCL2L13 gene
Guifang YU ; Shudi CHEN ; Xuezhu CHEN ; Kailian HOU ; Min LIANG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2016;32(8):1389-1394
AIM:To investigate the regulation of miR-222 on BCL2L13 gene and its effect on the growth and apoptosis of HBx-HepG2 cells, and to explore the underlying molecular mechanisms .METHODS:The expression level of miR-222 was detected by RT-qPCR.The HBx-HepG2 cell growth was examined by MTT and colony formation assays .The cell cycle and apoptosis were analyzed by flow cytometry .The recombination vector pmirGLO-BCL2L13 was constructed, and dual-luciferase reporter experiment was performed to validate the target of miR-222.RESULTS:The expression level of miR-222 in the HBx-HepG2 cells was significantly higher than that in the L 02 cells ( P<0.05 ) .Over-expression of miR-222 enhanced HBx-HepG2 cell growth, changed cell cycle, and inhibited apoptosis (P<0.05).Knockdown of miR-222 reduced HBx-HepG2 cell growth, changed cell cycle, and increased cell apoptotic rate (P<0.05).BCL2L13 was down-regulated in the HBx-HepG2 cells as compared with L02 cells (P<0.05), and knockdown of miR-222 in the HBx-HepG2 cells increased the expression level of BCL2L13 (P<0.05).The results of dual-luciferase reporter assay and re-store experiment showed that miR-222 negatively regulated the expression of BCL2L13 via targeting 3’ UTR of BCL2L13, resulting in the promotion of HBx-HepG2 cell growth .CONCLUSION: miR-222 enhances HBx-HepG2 cell growth via down-regulation of BCL2L13.
2.Clinical analysis of testicular trauma: a report of 30 cases
Zhenchuan CHEN ; Xuezhu YU ; Fangsheng DAI ; Shu WANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 1990;0(03):-
Objective To explore the characteristics of diagnosis a nd treatment of testicular trauma. Methods A retrospective study was done on 30 cases of testicular trauma. The treatment effects of non -operation and operation on different types of injuries were observed and com pared. Results Follow-up time ranged from two months to tw o years. There were three cases with testicular atrophy, one with chronic pain l asting for one year and eight with non-operation. All of 22 cases treated with surgical operation were good except for one with sperm disorder due to bilateral testicular trauma. Conclusions Testicular trauma is a speci al type of trauma. Ultrasound is an important diagnostic method for testicular trauma. Surgical exploration should be performed as soon as possible so as to a void testicular atrophy and sperm disorder.
3.Psychological experience of patients with androgen insensitivity syndrome in the process of diagnosis and treatment: a qualitative study
Modern Clinical Nursing 2018;17(4):40-44
Objective To explore the true feelings and emotional needs of the patients with androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) during diagnosis and treatment. Methods In this qualitative study, the phenomenological research method was conducted among 9 patients with androgen insensitivity syndrome. The data were analyzed by using Colaizzi analysis method. Result The AIS patients during the diagnosis and treatment experienced six psychological feelings: eagerness to understand disease knowledge, gender cognition disorder inferiority, self-pity, anger and resentment, feeling at a loss about future, general symptoms, and anxiety for social acceptance. Conclusions Nurses should provide relevant information guidance and emotional support to alleviate patients'negative emotions and enhance their confidence in the treatment. The nurses should encourage family members of the patients to participate in psychological counselling, expand social support through multiple channels, correct patients'psychological biases, and restore their self-confidence.