1.Inhibit effect of Curcumin on human papilloma virus replication by inducing cell autophagy
Shizhen FAN ; Xuna CHEN ; Bohai YU ; Li MO
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(11):1584-1585,1588
Objective To explore the effect of autophagy induced by Curcumin on human papilloma virus (HPV) replication . Methods Human cervical cancer cell SiHa were treated with Curcumin to induce autophagy .Fluorescence microscope was used to observe the autophagosome .Western blotting was performed to analyze the expression level of autophagy marker protein LC3‐ Ⅱ /LC3‐ Ⅰ .Real time‐polymerase chain reaction(PCR) and Western blotting were used to detect HPV E6 mRNA and protein expres‐sion level .After adding the autophagy inhibitor 3‐methyl adenine (3‐MA) ,real time‐PCR and Western blotting was employed to detect the expression level of HPV E6 .Results The fluorescence intensity of SiHa cells treated by Curcumin was significant in‐creased ,while the ratio of LC3‐ Ⅱ and LC3‐ Ⅰ was also significantly increased (P< 0 .05) .The expression of HPV E6 mRNA and protein were decreased significantly after induction of autophagy ,while increased significantly after adding autophagy inhibitor 3‐MA .Conclusion Curcumin might inhibit HPV replication by inducing cell autophagy .
2.A preliminary study of diagnosing prostate cancer with quantitative analysis of dynamic contrast-enhanced MR at 3. 0 T
Chunmei LI ; Min CHEN ; Saying LI ; Xuna ZHAO ; Chen ZHANG ; Cheng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2011;45(1):50-54
Objectives To investigate the feasibility of the quantitative analysis parameters of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) in the diagnosis of prostate cancer and to correlate Ktrans, Ve and kep with histological grade (Gleason score) and serum prostate specific antigen (PSA). Methods MR examinations were performed in 38 patients confirmed by biopsy. ROI were drawn on areas of cancerous foci,noncancerous foci in the peripheral zone and central gland to measure the values of Krans, Ve and kep. The values of the three parameters in different tissue were compared with ANOVA. The correlations between the pharmacokinetic parameters and Gleason score, PSA were assessed with Pearson correlation. Results The Ktrans, Ve, kep values of cancerous foci were (0. 35 ± 0. 26 )/min, ( 0. 185 ± 0. 080 ), ( 1.42 ± 0. 53 )/min,respectively, while (0. 07 ± 0. 05 )/min, ( 0. 040 ± 0. 024 ), (0. 50 ± 0. 18 )/min for noncancerous foci in the peripheral zone and (0. 19 ±0. 06)/min, (0. 161 ± 0. 062), (0. 94 ±0. 25) /min for noncancerous foci in the central gland, respectively. The differences between the three parameters of cancerous foci,noncancerous foci in the peripheral zone and central gland were statistically significant ( F = 16. 267,44. 084, 36. 095, respectively; P < 0. 01 ). No significant correlations were found between any parameter and either Gleason score or PSA (r =0. 279,0.069, 0. 109, -0. 175, -0.067,0. 137, respectively;P >0. 05). Conclusion Quantitative analysis parameters of DCE-MRI are feasible in diagnosing prostate cancer. They may be useful in differentiating prostate cancer from benign prostatic diseases.
3.Effects of ginseng flower bud on bone metabolism in rats induced by D-galactose
Xinle ZHANG ; Xuna WU ; Wenshuang CHEN ; Chunling CHEN ; Bilian XU ; Liyi ZOU ; Tie WU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2017;33(8):1152-1158
Aim To investigate the skeletal effects of ginseng flower bud(GF)on osteopenia induced by D-galactose using histomorphometry and biomechanical properties.Methods Fifty three-month-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into five groups.Rats in NS group(NS)were treated with NS(5 mL·kg-1·d-1)by subcutaneous injection and daily oral gavage with vehicle as control.Rats in the other four groups were given D-galactose at the dose of 100 mg·kg-1·d-1 by subcutaneous injection.Solvent control was performed between NS and DG: gastric irrigation with distilled water of 10 mL·kg-1·d-1.Other groups were: CP was gastric irrigated with integrated medicine(stanozolol 0.54 mg·kg-1·d-1+piracetam 432 mg·kg-1·d-1),GF(L)with ginseng flower bud of 0.486 g·kg-1·d-1 and GF(H)with ginseng flower bud of 2.43 g·kg-1·d-1 for 14 weeks.The longitudinal proximal tibial metaphyseal(PTM),the fifth lumbar vertebral body(LVB)and tibial shaft(Tx)sections were performed undecalcifiedly and used for bone histomorphometric analysis.858 Mini Bionix materials testing system was used to analyze the biomechanic properties of right femur via three-point bending test.The left femur was dried and assimilated,whose bone calcium(Ca),phosphate(P)content and bone hydroxyproline content were tested.Results Compared with D-glagatose group,in PTM of D-galactose treated rats,the%Tb.Ar was increased both in GF(L)and GF(H)treated groups.While the Tb.Sp was decreased.%Oc.S.Pm and Oc.N/mm decreased in GF(L),and those in GF(H)were decreased as well.In Tx,%Ct.Ar was raised,while%Ma.Ar was decreased in GF(L)and GF(H).The elastic load of femur was increased.Conclusions Compared with DG group,there are significant differences in bone histomorphometry of Tx and PTM in all doses of GF,but no significant changes are detected in hydroxyproline,Ca,and P content of femur.
4.Finite element analysis of the prosthodontic design for maxillary first molar mesio-lingual cusp defect with subfissue
Xiaoxia QIU ; Xuna XING ; Haiyan ZHANG ; Jie CHEN ; Dongxiao GUO ; Rui XUE
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2016;32(1):43-47
Objective:To study the prosthodontic design for the treatment of maxillary first molar mesio-lingual cusp defect with subfis-sue.Methods:A finite element model of maxillary first model,including mesio-lingual cusp defect with subfissue,periodontal support-ing tissue and a section of the maxilla was established by cone beam CT.Different prosthodontic designs for respective restoration and simulating different bite force were adopted,the Von Mises stress,maximum compressive stress and the crack distribution,J integral and the root displacement were analysed.Results:In the metal pile restoration model,the stress,JINT value and the equivalent stress and displacement of root were the smallest.With the increase of crack depth of the vertical and oblique fissue,the equivalent levels of stress (equivalent stress of J integral),the stress experienced by the dentin along with the peak of the maximum principal,increased signifi-cantly.Under 4 kinds of force direction and 3 repair methods,the equivalent stress peak value,J integral dentin stress,maximum prin-cipal stress peak value and dentin stress peak value of the cracks was 200 N,90°>200 N,45°>600 N,0°>200 N.Conclusion:High elastic modulus and all ceramic crown may lead to minimal equivalent stress,J integral,dentin equivalent stress and maximum principal stress.When subfissure is repaired,teeth fracture remains possible and any possible propagation may exist.The effect of later-al force on the crack and the dentin is greater than that of vertical force for crack expansion and tooth fracture.
5.Construction of nursing quality evaluation index system for nurse-led traditional Chinese medicine clinic
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(17):1312-1318
Objective:To construct the evaluation index system of nursing quality in nurse-led Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinic, and to provide a tool for evaluation of nursing quality in nurse-led TCM clinic.Methods:Based on Donabedian three-dimensional quality model of "struction-process-outcome" the inital index system of nurse-led TCM clinic was formed through literature review, evidence level and quality evaluation were conducted based on Johns Hopkins evidence-based nursing method. Through 2 rounds of experts′ consultation, the index system was finally determined. The index weight was calculated by analytic hierarchy process.Results:Two rounds of experts consultations resulted in the effective response rate of 95.65%(22/23) and 86.36%(19/22), the expert authority coefficient was 0.80 and 0.81, coefficients of variation ranged from 0.043 to 0.326 and 0.000 to 0.215, and the Kendall coordination coefficient was 0.261 and 0.214, respectively, showing statistically significant difference ( P<0.05 for both); the final indicator system consisted of 3 first-level indicators, 9 second-level indicators and 53 third-level indicators. Conclusions:The evaluation index system of nurse-led TCM clinic has good reliability, and can provide reference for the evaluation of nursing qualityin nurse-led TCM clinic.
6.A review of the scope of barriers factor to the implementation of advance care planning for critically ill and end-life patients in China
Xuna CHEN ; Liwen ZHANG ; Min QIAO ; Haizhen LIANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(6):464-471
Objective:To explore the barrier factors in the implementation of advance care planning for critically ill and end-life patients in China. Provide reference for the implementation of advance care planning in critically ill and end-life patients in China.Methods:The literature from CNKI, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, Wanfang database, VIP, PubMed and Web of Science database on the implementation of advance care planning for critically ill and end-life patients in China were searched. The search deadline was from database establishment to January 15, 2023. To analyze the literature meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria.Results:A total of 18 literatures were included, and the barrier factors to the implementation of advance care planning for critically ill and end-life patients in China included six categories (27 types): social and cultural factors (4 types), patient factors (4 types), family factors (5 types), medical staff factors (8 types), interpersonal interaction factors (4 types), policy and legal factors (2 types).Conclusions:The implementation of advance care planning for critically ill and end-life patients in China is affected by a variety of barrier factors. The improvement measures should be formulated according to the modifiable barrier factors to promote the implementation of advance medical care plan for critically ill and end-life patients in China.
7.Correlation between preeclampsia and abnormal thyroid function in pregnancy
Wenshu CHEN ; Jieli WU ; Sisi ZHAN ; Xuna SHEN
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2021;15(3):269-272
Objective:To investigate the correlation between preeclampsia and thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy.Methods:107 early pregnant women with preeclampsia admitted to our hospital from Jan. 2017 to Jan. 2020 were all enrolled (observation group) . The observation group were in 6-34 gestational weeks, with an average parity of (1.67±0.35) times. In addition, 100 cases of normal pregnant women in the same period were selected as the control group. The control group were in 6-34 gestational weeks, with an average parity of (1.61±0.31) times. The two groups were compared at early, mid and late pregnancy in terms of thyroid function, and the correlation of preeclampsia and abnormal thyroid function was analyzed.Results:1. TSH levels in the observation group were (1.92±1.24) , (2.07±0.82) , and (2.30±1.23) mU/L in the first trimester, second trimester and third trimester, respectively, showing an upward trend. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( P=0.024) . FT4 levels of the observation group in the first trimester, second trimester and third trimester were (0.80±0.26) , (0.60±0.34) and (0.59±0.32) pmol/L, respectively, showing a decreased trend and the difference was statistically significant compared with those of the control group ( P=0.012) . 2. The incidence of hypothyroidism, TPOAb positive and reduced free tetraiodothyronine in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group ( P=0.001, 0.023, 0.005) . There was no significant difference in the incidence of hyperthyroidism or subclinical hypothyroidism between the two groups ( P=0.169, 0.846) . 3. Correlation analysis showed that preeclampsia was related to hypothyroidism, normal thyroid function with TPOAb positive and reduced free tetraiodothyronine ( P=0.000, 0.000, 0.000) . Conclusions:There are changes in thyroid function in pregnant women with preeclampsia. Hypothyroidism, positive TPOAb and reduced free tetraiodothyronine are closely related to the onset of preeclampsia.
8.Association of vitamin D level and vitamin D receptor gene FokI polymorphisms in pregnant women with fetal growth restriction
Zhihui WANG ; Xinxiao CHEN ; Xuna SHEN ; Qinjian YU ; Wenjing BAI ; Huanzheng LI ; Zejiao FENG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2019;18(7):672-675
Serum vitamin D level and vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene FokI polymorphisms were detected in 200 single full-term pregnant women who gave birth in our hospital during 2016 to 2018. The newborns with birth weight<2500 g were diagnosed as fetal growth restriction (FGR), there were 100 cases in FGR group and 100 cases in control group. The average level of vitamin D in pregnant women in FGR group was significantly lower than that of the control group [(30.1±10.9) vs. (36.1±15.8) nmol/L, P<0.05]. In the FGR group, the birth weight of infants in mother carrying ff genotype was significantly lower than that in mother carrying Ff and FF genotypes [(2073±90) g vs. (2242±122) g and (2349±96) g, P<0.05]. Pregnant women carrying Ff and FF genotypes had lower risk of FGR than those of carrying ff genotype (ORFf=0.31, 95% CI: 0.17-0.76; ORFF=0.28, 95%CI: 0.11-0.46). The pregnant women with serum 25(OH)D level>30 nmol/L carrying F allele (FF+Ff) were set as reference, the risk of FGR in pregnant women with serum 25 (OH)D level ≤ 30 nmol/L carrying ff genotype was increased (OR=6.14, 95%CI: 2.13-13.23). The polymorphism of VDR gene FokI may be associated with the occurrence of FGR. In the case of vitamin D deficiency, the influence of ff genotype on FGR is more tangible.
9.Prenatal diagnosis of anomalous origin of one pulmonary artery branch from the aorta and unilateral absence of pulmonary artery by echocardiography
Wenxiu LI ; Bin GENG ; Xuna CHEN ; Jiang WU ; Shuang YANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2019;28(9):742-747
Objective To improve the prenatal diagnosis and differential diagnosis ability for anomalous origin of one pulmonary artery branch from the aorta ( AOPA ) and unilateral absence of pulmonary artery ( U APA ) by comparing and analyzing different types of fetal echocardiography features . Methods Fetal echocardiographic features were analyzed retrospectively in fetus with prenatal diagnosis of U APA or AO PA between June 2012 and December 2018 ,and the different types of fetal echocardiography characteristics and main points of identification were summarized . Results A total of 6 fetuses with AOPA and 6 fetuses with U APA were diagnosed .Among the 6 fetuses with AOPA ,5 cases were anomalous origin of right pulmonary artery from the aorta ( AORPA ) ,including 3 cases with isolated AORPA and 2 cases combined with Berry syndrome ,and 1 case was anomalous origin of left pulmonary artery from the aorta ( AOLPA ) with an absent pulmonary valve . All 6 cases of AOPA had proximal form . Among the 6 fetuses with U APA ,4 cases were isolated unilateral absence of right pulmonary artery ,1 case was isolated unilateral absence of left pulmonary artery and 1 case was unilateral absence of left pulmonary artery combined with tetralogy of Fallot ( T OF) . T he main common characteristic sonographical findings included :there was no confluence at the bifurcation of the main pulmonary artery on multiple view s ,and the affected pulmonary branch was not attached to the main pulmonary artery . T he different characteristic sonographical findings in fetus included :the affected pulmonary artery of AO PA arosed from the right posterior or left posterior portion of the ascending aorta on three vessels and trachea view ( 3V T ) and long axial view of left ventricle , and 3V T and the coronary view of brachiocephalic trunk artery showed that the abnormal origin of pulmonary artery branch of U APA connected with the root of brachiocephalic trunk artery by the ipsilateral vertical arterial duct ( DA ) ,and color Doppler flow imaging showed that the blood flow of the affected pulmonary artery branch was isolated in the pulmonary field . Conclusions AOPA and UAPA have many similarities in the characteristics of fetal echocardiography . 3V T and long axial view of left ventricle are the best view s for displaying proximal AOPA ,3VT and the coronary view s of the root of brachiocephalic trunk artery are the best view s for displaying UAPA .
10. Prenatal diagnosis of anomalous origin of one pulmonary artery branch from the aorta and unilateral absence of pulmonary artery by echocardiography
Wenxiu LI ; Bin GENG ; Xuna CHEN ; Jiang WU ; Shuang YANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2019;28(9):742-747
Objective:
To improve the prenatal diagnosis and differential diagnosis ability for anomalous origin of one pulmonary artery branch from the aorta (AOPA) and unilateral absence of pulmonary artery (UAPA) by comparing and analyzing different types of fetal echocardiography features.
Methods:
Fetal echocardiographic features were analyzed retrospectively in fetus with prenatal diagnosis of UAPA or AOPA between June 2012 and December 2018, and the different types of fetal echocardiography characteristics and main points of identification were summarized.
Results:
A total of 6 fetuses with AOPA and 6 fetuses with UAPA were diagnosed.Among the 6 fetuses with AOPA, 5 cases were anomalous origin of right pulmonary artery from the aorta (AORPA), including 3 cases with isolated AORPA and 2 cases combined with Berry syndrome, and 1 case was anomalous origin of left pulmonary artery from the aorta (AOLPA) with an absent pulmonary valve. All 6 cases of AOPA had proximal form. Among the 6 fetuses with UAPA, 4 cases were isolated unilateral absence of right pulmonary artery, 1 case was isolated unilateral absence of left pulmonary artery and 1 case was unilateral absence of left pulmonary artery combined with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). The main common characteristic sonographical findings included: there was no confluence at the bifurcation of the main pulmonary artery on multiple views, and the affected pulmonary branch was not attached to the main pulmonary artery. The different characteristic sonographical findings in fetus included: the affected pulmonary artery of AOPA arosed from the right posterior or left posterior portion of the ascending aorta on three vessels and trachea view (3VT) and long axial view of left ventricle, and 3VT and the coronary view of brachiocephalic trunk artery showed that the abnormal origin of pulmonary artery branch of UAPA connected with the root of brachiocephalic trunk artery by the ipsilateral vertical arterial duct (DA), and color Doppler flow imaging showed that the blood flow of the affected pulmonary artery branch was isolated in the pulmonary field.
Conclusions
AOPA and UAPA have many similarities in the characteristics of fetal echocardiography. 3VT and long axial view of left ventricle are the best views for displaying proximal AOPA, 3VT and the coronary views of the root of brachiocephalic trunk artery are the best views for displaying UAPA.