1.Change of the methylated sFRP gene and the progress in colorectal cancer
Cancer Research and Clinic 2010;22(12):862-864
With the development of epigenetics, more and more studies have confirmed that DNA methylation is closely related with the tumorigenesis. Secreted frizzled-related protein (sFRP) gene methylation can result in the silence of gene expression, decrease in the inhibition of the Wnt signal pathway and promoting the occurrence and progress of tumor, especially in the colorectal cancer. When the function of sFRP recover, the activity of Wnt signal pathway is inhibited, thereby inhibiting formation and progress of tumor and promoting apoptosis of tumor cell. sFRP gene family methylation is closely related with the occurrence and progress of colorectal cancer. Therefore, the detection of SFRPs methy]ation is expected to be a new way for colorectal cancer early screening.
2.Cause analysis of constipation in different age childhood
International Journal of Pediatrics 2016;43(2):127-130
Constipation is a common clinical symptom caused by different pathological and physiologi-cal factors.Because children are different age,the main reason for constipation is also different.The analysis should be carried out by different age groups.The cause and characteristic of constipation in different age child-hood are further explored and analyzed in the article in order to provide reference for diagnosis and to help treat-ment.
3.Clopidogrel resistance and genetic polymorphism
Wenshan SUN ; Yongkun LI ; Gelin XU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2011;19(11):841-844
Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug widely used in clinical practice now.It has been used as the secondary prevention medication for myocardial infarction,ischemic stroke,and peripheral vascular disease.However,the anti-platelet aggregation effect of clopidogrel has significant individual differences.A large part of patients have clopidogrel resistance phenomenon.The mechanism of clopidogrel resistance is not fully understood.The genetic polymorphism is an important cause of clopidogrel resistance,including ABCB1,CYP2C19,CYP3A4,CYP3A5,P2Y12,and ITGB3.
5.Study on the carvacrol induced apoptosis in human non-small cell lung cancer cell line H1299
Lei LUO ; Yongkun WANG ; Shikang LI
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(12):1418-1422
Objective To study whether carvacrol can cause apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell line NCI-H1299, and explore its possible molecular mechanism. Methods NCI-H1299 cells were treated with different concentrations of carvacrol (20, 40, 60 and 80μmol/L) for 24 or 48 h. The viability of cells was evaluated by MTT assay, apoptosis was analyzed by flow cytometry (FCM) and the effect of carvacrol on metastasis of NCI-H 1299 was analyzed by Transwell assay. The expression level of caspase-9, MMP-9 and TIMP-1 were detected by quantitative realtime-PCR and Western blot assay. Results After treatment with carvacrol, the viability of NCI-H1299 cells was suppressed dramatically (P<0.05), without dose-dependent manner (P>0.05). After being incubated with carvacrol for 24 h, FCM analysis indicated that carvacrol effectively induced apoptosis in NCI-H1299 cells (P<0.05), without dose-dependent manner (P>0.05). The ability of invasion was decreased (40.67±3.63 vs. 76.00±5.78). Carvacrol inhibited the protein and mRNA expression levels of caspase-9, but increased the expression of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 (P<0.05). Conclusion Carvacrol can induce apoptosis of NCI-H1299 cells and inhibit their invasion, which may be associated with up-regulation of caspase-9 expression and down-regulation of MMP-9 expression.
6.Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome after carotid artery stenting
Yao ZHANG ; Yongkun LI ; Yuanfei BAO ; Xinfeng LIU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2012;20(8):617-620
Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS) is one of the complications after stenting in patients with carotid stenosis.Although its incidence is lower,it may result in serious disability or death in patients.Full awareness and understanding of CHS and its related risk factors may contribute to its prevention and treatment.
7.Intraoperative complications of endovascular management for intracranial aneurysms
Yongkun LI ; Yinzhou WANG ; Qiong CHENG ; Zheng ZHENG ; Junpeng LIU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2010;19(12):1258-1261
Objective To summarize the clinical experience of endovascular intervention for intra-cranial aneurysms, especially in the respect of the technique and management of intra-operative complications. Method The clinical data of 60 patients with intra-cranial aneurysms treated with endovascular intervention in the past 3 years were analyzed. The relevant literature especially with regard to the practical technique described was reviewed so as to potentiall minimize and properly manage the intra-operative complications. Results A total of 69 sacciform aneurysms and one dissecting aneurysm located at left vertebral artery (VA) were detected by using digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in 60 patients. There were 65 saccular aneurysms obliterated with constructive approach, and five of them treated with stent-assisted technique and four of them treated with ballon-assisted technique. The VA dissecting aneurysm was obliterated with coils by deconstructive approach with complete occlusion of its parent vessel. There were a total of 53 complete occlusions of aneurysms accounted for 76.81% of 69 sacciform aneurysms in 51 patients ( 85 % ) and eight subtotal occlusion of aneurysms (95 % ~ 99 % occlusion) accounted for 13.56% of total sacciform aneurysms in five patients (8.47%) and four incomplete occlusion of aneurysms ( < 95% occlusion) accounted for 6.78% of total sacciform aneurysms in three patients (5.08%), and one was failure in operation. The rupture of aneurysms occurred during operation in4 patients (6.78%). Two senile patients suffered from intra-opeartive symptomatic thromboembolisn. One patient had stent shifting and spring coil dislocated and moved into the M3 segment of the ipsilateral MCA. Vasospasm occurred in 15 patients during operation, and most of them received endovascular intervention 3 days after the initial ictus. The rate of good recovery was 93.3% at discharge from hospital (the modified Rankin Scales, mRS< 2). There were 55 patients followed up for up 24 months after discharge, and excellent recovery rate was found in 51 patients ( mRS < 2), and 3 died.During the follow-up period, no aneurismal recanalization or rupture was noticed in all patients. Conclusions The endovascular intervention is a safe and effective approach to the intra = cranial aneurysms. Advances in the skill of technique and proper management will decrease the complications during operation and improve the prognosis of patients.
8.The expression of hypermethylated secreted frizzled-related protein 2 gene in eolorectal cancer
Dong TANG ; Daorong WANG ; Haifeng YU ; Yongkun LI
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2010;25(6):480-483
Objective To analyze the relation of hypermethylated secreted frizzled-related protein 2 (SFRP2) gene in feces and peripheral blood of colorectal cancer(CRC) patient with Dukes stages and histological types,and to evaluate SFRP2 gene for screening and judging the pathogenetic condition of CRC.Methmls Methylation-specific PCR assay was performed to analyze SFRP2 gene promoter methylation status in a blinded fashion in tumor tissues,stool and pefipheral blood samples taken from 169 CRC patients,63 patients with adenoma,46 with hyperplastic polyp and 30 endoscopically normal subjects.Results SFRP2 gene Was hypermethylated in 88.2%.65.1%and 45.7% of CRC.adenoma and non-adenomatous polyp tissues,in 84.0%,46.0% and 32.6%of corresponding fecal samples,and in 66.9%,6.4%and 2.2% of corresponding peripheral blood samples,respectively.In contrast,no methylated SFRP2 gene was detected in mucosal tissues and peripheral blood of normal controls,while two cases of matched fecal samples from normal controls were detected with hypermethylated SFRP2.Moreover,no significant correlation were observed between SFRP2 hypermethylation and clinicopathological features including sex,age,size,location and Dukes stage,but there was a significant correlation between SFRP2 hypermethylation and tumor difierentiation and infiltration.SFRP2 hypermethylation in peripheral blood of CRC patients was positively correlated with the Dukes stage. Condusions Hypermethylation of SFRP2 gene in feces works as a molecular biomarker for CRC screening.The hypermethylation of SFRP2 gene is positively related with Dukes stage.
9.Impact of MafA gene on blood sugar level in diabetic rats
Daorong WANG ; Yong ZHAO ; Liuhua WANG ; Yongkun LI
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2011;05(1):30-33
Objective To study the effect of the MafA therapy for blood slucose control in diabetic rats.Methods Rats were divided into 3 groups:treatment group,DM group and control group.In DM group,Wistar rats were rendered diabetic by intrvenous injection of streptozotocin(STZ).In treatment group,mixture of MafA and liposomes at the volume ratio of 1:1 was injected to the portal vein of the diabetic rats.Blood glucose change in the diabetic rats Was measured.Results ① For treatment group,blood slucose decreased from 20.6 mmol/L-22.8 mmol/L to 13.6 mmol/L-14.8 mmol/L and plasma insulin level was significantly elevated for a duration about 2 weeks.②After treatment,blood slucose level significantly decreased compared to DM group (P<0.05).③ Plasma insulin level Was significantly higher than that in DM group(P<0.05).④ Expression of MafA mRNA can be detected in the liver oftreatment group while it Was not found in DM group.Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that insulin expression Was found in the liver of treatment group while it Was not found in the liver of DM group.Conclusion Injection of MafA and liposomes at the volume ratio of 1:1 via the portal vein can effectively decrease blood glucose in diabetic rats.
10.Clinical Observation of Probucol Combined with Butyphthalide in the Treatment of Patients with Acute Cere-bral Infarction
Tingfang DONG ; Xiaolu NIU ; Li LIU ; Yongkun GUI ; Ping ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2016;27(26):3655-3658
OBJECTIVE:To explore the efficacy and safety of probucol combined with butylphthalide in the treatment of pa-tients with acute cerebral infarction. METHODS:172 patients with acute cerebral infarction were randomly divided into observation group and control group,86 cases in each group. All patients received conventional treatment for acute cerebral infarction,includ-ing thrombolysis,anti-platelet aggregation,reducing intracranial pressure,nutritional support,intensive lipid-lowering within onset 4.5 h,timely treatment of the underlying diseases;based on it,control group received Probucol tablet,0.5 g every times,bid. Ob-servation group additionally received Butylphthalide and sodium chloride injection,100 ml every times,bid,in 9:00 and 17:00 ev-ery day,infusion within 50-90 min. Both groups lasted for 2 weeks. Lipid metabolic indexes,the changes of serum S100β,NSE and hs-CRP levels,NIHSS score,clinical efficacy before and after treatment,and the incidence of adverse reactions in 2 groups were observed. RESULTS:Compared with before treatment,triglyceride(TG),total cholesterol(TC)and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in 2 groups significantly decreased,high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level significantly increased, and TG,TC and LDL-C levels in observation group decreased more significantly,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05). Serum S100β,NSE and hs-CRP levels and NIHSS scores in 2 groups significantly decreased,and NSE level NIHSS scores and in observation group decreased more significantly,the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). The total effective rate in observation group was 89.5%,significantly higher than control group (62.8%),the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). There were no obvious adverse reactions during treatment,and also no obvious liver and kidney function,blood coagula-tion and ECG changes. CONCLUSIONS:Probucol combined with butylphthalide can effectively improve the lipid metabolism and decrease serum NSE level in the treatment of patients with acute cerebral infarction,and plays positive role in early recovery of neu-rological function.