1.Effects of basic fibroblast growth factor gene transfection on the proliferation of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells
Yingjuan ZHENG ; Jianchang TIAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(45):7885-7890
BACKGROUND:At present, exogenous basic fibroblast growth factor gene can be transfected into umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells via a recombinant adeno-associated virus vector and exhibit sustained expression in transfected cells. This method can regulate cellproliferation and directed differentiation to obtain efficient long-lasting therapeutic effects.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of basic fibroblast growth factor gene transfection via a recombinant adeno-associated virus vector on the proliferation and cellcycle of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells cultured in vitro.
METHODS:Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells were cultured by the suspension culture in vitro, and were transfected by recombinant adeno-associated virus-mediated basic fibroblast growth factor gene. Cultured cells were divided into three groups:control group, basic fibroblast growth factor group, and recombinant adeno-associated virus group. Reverse transcription-PCR and western blot were used to assess the knockdown efficiency. cellular proliferation was determined by cellgrowth curve and cellCounting Kit-8 assay. The cellcycle was analyzed by flow cytometry.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the other two groups, the expression of basic fibroblast growth factor mRNA and protein increased significantly, the cellgrowth speed was also significantly increased, the cellcycle of G0/G1 phase was decreased and cellnumber in S phase was increased in the basic fibroblast growth factor group after transfection. These findings suggest that the recombinant adeno-associated virus-mediated basic fibroblast growth factor gene can promote the proliferation of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells proliferation cultured in vitro, and also can optimize the cellculture.
2.Ultrastructural changes of the retina after ocular blast injury in rabbits
Suihua CHEN ; Chunyan XUE ; Tao JIANG ; Hui ZHANG ; Yingjuan ZHENG ; Zhongcui JIANG ; Shaojun JIANG
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2004;0(02):-
Objective: To investigate the ultrastructural pathogenesis of retina injury by observing the ultrastructural changes under the transmission electron microscope(TEM) after ocular blast injury in rabbits.Methods: Ocular blast injury models were set up in 20 rabbits by the bow wave produced with a bioshock tube.The rabbits were sacrificed at scheduled times after injury,their retinas obtained and their ultrastructural changes observed by TEM.Results: The axonal ultrastructural changes of the retina induced by blast were summarized as follows.The microfilaments and microtubules were swollen and distorted in the early stage,followed by reactive swelling of the ganglion cells.The swollen mitochondria and endoplasmic reticula focally accumulated and the cytoskeleton was destroyed.Finally the intraaxonal cellular structure disappeared and the axon disconnected.Conclusion: Ocular blast injury may cause retinal ultrastructural changes.The pathological changes of ganglion cells in the optic nerve may be associated with the direct effect of the blast and/or ischemia and are possibly important factors in the pathogenesis of vision disturbance.
3.Different chemotherapy regimens comparing the efficacy and safety in elderly patients with advanced gastric cancer
Jihua ZHENG ; Juan ZHOU ; Bo XIE ; Zhiyong XU ; Yingjuan WEN ; Jinrong LIN ; Weimin ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2014;(13):2086-2087
Objective To analyze and compare efficacy and safety of different chemotherapy regimens in the treatment of elderly patients with advanced gastric cancer. Methods 60 elderly patients admitted to our hospital with advanced gastric cancer were selected as research subjects , and divided into experimental group and control group depending on the treatment of chemotherapy. The experimental group were treated with Gio oxaliplatin (SOX), and patients in the control group accepted Olivier Elizabeth, leucovorin and fluorouracil (FOLFOX6) treatment. Compare and analyze the efficacy of the two groups after two cycles of therapy. Results By chemotherapy, recent efficiency and disease control rate were not significantly different (P>0.05) between the two groups;and there was also no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions,such as adverse reactions, fatigue weakness, gastrointestinal reactions, hand-foot syndrome, oral mucositis (P > 0.05). Conclusion The efficacy was equivalent between FOLFOX6 chemotherapy SOX test group and the control group in the treatment of elderly patients with advanced gastric , and there was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions.
4.Effect of Tetramethylpyrazine Combined with Cisplatin on Expression of Arresten, Integrin α1β1,VEGF of Lewis Lung Cancer Mice
Yafang ZHU ; Zhihua ZHANG ; Zhilin ZHANG ; Xiulong ZHANG ; Jianhua TANG ; Yingjuan ZHENG ; Changhong ZHANG
Herald of Medicine 2016;35(6):583-587
Objective To investigate the inhibition mechanism of tetramethylpyrazine combined with cisplatin on angiogenesis in Lewis lung cancer mice and to observe the mechanism of Arresten on angiogenesis in lung cancer. Methods The model of Lewis lung adenocarcinoma mouse xenograft was established in this work, and 40 mice were randomly divided into 4 groups: 0.9% sodium chloride solution group(NS group), tetramethylpyrazine group(TMP group), cisplatin group(DDP group), tetramethylpyrazine plus cisplatin group(TMP + DDP group), 10 mice in each group.Mice in NS group were given 0.2 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride solution, mice in DDP group were given 0.2 mL of 2 mg.kg-1 of cisplatin, mice in TMP group were given 0.2 mL of 100 mg.kg-1 of tetramethylpyrazine, mice in TMP+DDP group were given 2 mg.kg-1 of cisplatin and 100 mg.kg-1 of tetramethylpyrazine, each 0.1 mL .Tumor size was measured every day to calculate the tumor volume.The mice were sacrificed to stripp the subcutaneous tumor after continuous medication. The expressions of Arresten, integrin α1β1 and VEGF were determinated by immunhistochemistry and Western blotting. Results The tumor growth of NS group was the fastest and TMP+DDP group was the slowest. Compared with NS group, the expression of Arresten in the other three groups was increased( P<0.01) , and the TMP+DDP group exhibited the highest expression;at the same time, integrin α1β1 , VEGF in the other three groups was decreased(P<0.01), and the TMP+DDP group exhibited the lowest expression.The expression of integrinα1β1 and VEGF was negatively related to Arresten, and the expression of integrin α1β1 was positively correlated with VEGF. Conclusion TMP can inhibited the growth of Lewis lung carcinoma and angiogenesis. Moreover, in combination with cisplatin, TMP can also improved the effect of chemotherapy and then the survival state of mice. The mechanism of action, which TMP suppress tumor angiogenesis may be through improving Arresten and inhibiting integrin α1β1 and VEGF. And the action mechanism of Arresten may be implemented by inhibiting the expression of VEGF by incorporation with integrinα1β1 or by itself to inhibit the expression of VEGF.
5.Research progress on motion sickness
Dawei TIAN ; Yingjuan ZHENG ; Haiyan XIE ; Po XU ; Hongbo JIA ; Xiqing SUN ; Qin YAO ; Sujiang XIE ; Jie WANG
Military Medical Sciences 2014;(3):230-233
This paper reviews the etiology , pathogenesis ,prediction and evaluation and other related aspects of motion sickness in order to contribute to further research on motion sickness and to proride the theorotic basis for prevention .
6.Insulin sensitivity and beta cell function in female systemic lupus erythematosus patients
Yingjuan ZENG ; Fanqin ZENG ; Lie DAI ; Chuan YANG ; Baozhu LIN ; Donghui ZHENG ; Ciwei LIU ; Dan LIU ; Li YAN ; Hua CHENG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2011;50(1):18-22
Objective To investigate insulin sensitivity and beta cell function in female systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with different glucose tolerances. Methods Insulin sensitivity and beta cell function were compared between SLE patients and non-SLE subjects in the states of normal glucose tolerance (NGT), impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)and diabetes mellitus (DM) respectively.Furthermore, risk factors for insulin sensitivity and beta cell function in SLE patients were analysed by linear regression. Results In NGT state, insulin sensitivity and beta cell function of newly diagnosed SLE patients without glucocorticoids treatment were not significantly different from those of normal control group ( P <0. 05). Compared with newly diagnosed SLE patients without glucocorticoids treatment and normal control group, HOMA insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) , In (HOMA-β), In (early phase insulin secretion index, EISI ) and In ( late phase insulin secretion index, LISI ) of SLE patients with glucocorticoids treatment were significantly higher( 1.91 ± 1.04 vs 0. 81 ±0. 75,0. 94 ±0. 27;5.05 ±0. 65 vs 4. 01 ±0. 63,4. 23 ±0.47;3. 14±0.81 vs 2.42 ±0.39,2.50±0.65;2.30 ±0.55 vs 1.62 ±0.57,1.56 ±0.43;P <0.05),while In ( Matsuda index, MI ) was significantly lower ( 4. 53 ± 0. 54 vs 5. 27 ± 0. 68,5. 18 ± 0. 38; P <0. 05). In IGT and DM state, HOMA-IR (2. 84 ± 1. 87 vs 1.82 ± 1.22, 3. 18 ±2. 29 vs 2. 94 ±2. 26) and In (HOMA-β) (5. 18 ±0. 93 vs 4. 06 ±0. 58, 3. 99 ± 1.04 vs 3.43 ±0. 83) were significantly higher in SLE patients with glucocorticoids treatment than those of non-SLE subjects ( P < 0. 05 ) respectively. BMI and In (daily glucocorticords doses) were independent risk factors for insulin sensitivity, and age, the SLE disease activity index(SLEDAI) and In(daily glucocorticords doses) were related factors beta cell function.Conclusion In NGT, IGT and DM state,SLE female patients with glucocorticoids treatment have reduced insulin sensitivity and increased beta cell function, these changes are related to the use of glucocorticoids.
7.Preliminary survival analysis of postoperative simultaneous radiochemotherapy with hyperthermia in glioblastoma patients
Jingyi ZHAO ; Bingyan LI ; Linhui CHEN ; Tiansong LIANG ; Yingjuan ZHENG ; Daoke YANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2021;30(9):888-891
Objective:To initially investigate whether simultaneous radiochemotherapy with hyperthermia can prolong the survival of glioblastoma (GBM) patients.Methods:Clinical data of 61 GBM patients undergoing surgery in our hospital from September 2016 to June 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. According to different treatment methods, all patients were divided into the control group ( n=34) and observation group ( n=27). In the control group, three-dimensional radiotherapy with a dose of 60 Gy combined with temoazolamine chemotherapy was delivered. In the observation group, simultaneous radiochemotherapy with 15-20 cycles of hyperthermia at 40-41℃ was supplemented. The survival time was calculated by Kaplan-Meier method, and the survival time was compared with log-rank test between two groups. Results:The median progression-free survival in the observation group was significantly longer than that in the control group (14.33 months vs.9.94 months, P<0.05). The median overall survival in the observation group was also remarkably higher than that in the control group (18 months vs. 14 months, P<0.05). Conclusions:Simultaneous radiochemotherapy with hyperthermia is innovatively applied to treat GBM after surgical resection. Preliminary findings demonstrate that compared with chemoradiotherapy, simultaneous radiochemotherapy with hyperthermia can prolong the survival time of GBM patients.
8.Research progress on hyperthermia for esophageal cancer
Yongqiang YANG ; Xiaole LI ; Xiangxian ZHANG ; Tiansong LIANG ; Yingjuan ZHENG ; Daoke YANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2022;31(3):288-292
Esophageal cancer is a malignant tumor of the digestive system that has a high incidence in China. The traditional treatment methods include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, but the long-term efficacy is not good and the side effects are obvious. As a traditional physical therapy, hyperthermia has no significant toxic and side effects. Studies have shown that hyperthermia can increase the sensitivity of esophageal cancer to radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and its combined use in the treatment of esophageal cancer can prolong the survival and improve the quality of life. In addition, the innovation of materials and technologies brings new breakthroughs to tumor hyperthermia.
9.Effect of hemoporfin-photodynamics on VEGF-A/MAPK/ERK pathway in vascular endothelial cells
Qichao LIU ; Yingjuan MEI ; Youquan LUO ; Mengxue ZHENG ; Rui YIN
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2020;36(4):385-391
Objective:To observe the molecular mechanism of Hemoporfin-mediated photodynamic therapy on vascular endothelial cells.Methods:Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were cultured in vitro and divided into four groups: PDT group(Hemoporfin concentration: 5 μg/ml, light fluences: 4 J/cm 2), drug group (only Hemporfin: 5 μg/ml), light group(only irradiation by 4J/cm 2 light), and blank control (no drug, no light). The cell viability and proliferation were detected by cck-8 cytotoxicity test and Brdu testafter different treatments as mentioned above. Expression levels of VEGF-A/MAPK/ERK pathway related molecules in the cells before and after photodynamic treatment were detected by real-time quantitative PCR, Western blot and immunofluorescence staining. Results:Compared with the black control group, the cell viability[(0.45±0.08)vs(1.02±0.11), t=12.02, P<0.05] and cell proliferation level [(0.42±0.02)vs(1.00±0.01), t=31.20, P<0.05]were significantly decreased in PDT group.The mRNA expression levels, including Ras[(0.62±0.02)vs(1.05±0.03), t=10.35, P<0.05], c-Raf [(0.72±0.04)vs(1.00±0.05), t=7.35, P<0.05], Mek[(0.73±0.12)vs(1.15±0.04), t=7.74, P<0.05], Erk [(0.56±0.11)vs(1.02±0.03), t=5.56, P<0.05], VEGF-Α [(0.34±0.04)vs(1.02±0.07), t=7.59, P<0.05], and VEGFR2[(0.54±0.05)vs(1.00±0.03), t=5.34, P<0.05] were significantly decreased. The proteinphosphorylation level of c-Raf[(0.44±0.02)vs(1.02±0.05), t=46.7, P<0.05], Mek[(0.72±0.05)vs(1.05±0.04), t=5.35, P<0.05], Erk[(0.62±0.15)vs(1.03±0.03), t=8.58, P<0.05] and the proteinexpression level of VEGF-A[(0.64±0.03)vs(1.03±0.04), t=21.65, P<0.05] were significantly down-regulated in PDT group compared with the black control group. Compared with the blank control group, there were no significant differences expression between the drug group and the light group at cell activity, molecular proliferation level and molecular expressions. Conclusions:HMME-PDT inhibits the activity and proliferation of vascular endothelial cells by inhibiting the expression of the VEGF-A/MAPK/ERK pathway to achieve the purpose of inhibiting vascular hyperplasia and repair.
10.Effect of hemoporfin-photodynamics on VEGF-A/MAPK/ERK pathway in vascular endothelial cells
Qichao LIU ; Yingjuan MEI ; Youquan LUO ; Mengxue ZHENG ; Rui YIN
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2020;36(4):385-391
Objective:To observe the molecular mechanism of Hemoporfin-mediated photodynamic therapy on vascular endothelial cells.Methods:Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were cultured in vitro and divided into four groups: PDT group(Hemoporfin concentration: 5 μg/ml, light fluences: 4 J/cm 2), drug group (only Hemporfin: 5 μg/ml), light group(only irradiation by 4J/cm 2 light), and blank control (no drug, no light). The cell viability and proliferation were detected by cck-8 cytotoxicity test and Brdu testafter different treatments as mentioned above. Expression levels of VEGF-A/MAPK/ERK pathway related molecules in the cells before and after photodynamic treatment were detected by real-time quantitative PCR, Western blot and immunofluorescence staining. Results:Compared with the black control group, the cell viability[(0.45±0.08)vs(1.02±0.11), t=12.02, P<0.05] and cell proliferation level [(0.42±0.02)vs(1.00±0.01), t=31.20, P<0.05]were significantly decreased in PDT group.The mRNA expression levels, including Ras[(0.62±0.02)vs(1.05±0.03), t=10.35, P<0.05], c-Raf [(0.72±0.04)vs(1.00±0.05), t=7.35, P<0.05], Mek[(0.73±0.12)vs(1.15±0.04), t=7.74, P<0.05], Erk [(0.56±0.11)vs(1.02±0.03), t=5.56, P<0.05], VEGF-Α [(0.34±0.04)vs(1.02±0.07), t=7.59, P<0.05], and VEGFR2[(0.54±0.05)vs(1.00±0.03), t=5.34, P<0.05] were significantly decreased. The proteinphosphorylation level of c-Raf[(0.44±0.02)vs(1.02±0.05), t=46.7, P<0.05], Mek[(0.72±0.05)vs(1.05±0.04), t=5.35, P<0.05], Erk[(0.62±0.15)vs(1.03±0.03), t=8.58, P<0.05] and the proteinexpression level of VEGF-A[(0.64±0.03)vs(1.03±0.04), t=21.65, P<0.05] were significantly down-regulated in PDT group compared with the black control group. Compared with the blank control group, there were no significant differences expression between the drug group and the light group at cell activity, molecular proliferation level and molecular expressions. Conclusions:HMME-PDT inhibits the activity and proliferation of vascular endothelial cells by inhibiting the expression of the VEGF-A/MAPK/ERK pathway to achieve the purpose of inhibiting vascular hyperplasia and repair.