1.Analysis of serum homocysteine levels in patients with colorectal cancer
Yinglan ZHANG ; Hongmei SHI ; Ningfang FAN ; Yujiao FENG ; Yan KANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2012;24(8):550-552
Objective To investigate the changes of serum homocysteine (Hcy) level before and after treatment in patients with colorectal cancer,and provide the reference for clinical therapeutic efficacy and prognosis.Methods Enzymatic circling assay was used to measure the serum Hcy levels in 50 controls and 58 patients with colorectal cancer before and after treatment with a.follow-up of 12 months.The changes of Hcy aud the relationship between Hcy and therapeutic efficacy or prognosis were analyzed.Results Scrum Hcy level in patients with colorectal cancer was significantly higher than that in controls [(16.90±5.35) μmol/L vs (10.23±3.06) μmol/L] (P < 0.01),and it was closely associated with TNM stage.Serum Hcy level in patients of stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ was significantly higher than that of stage Ⅰ-Ⅱ [(18.49±5.13) μmol/L vs (15.20±4.86) μmol/L] (P < 0.05).The Hcy level in patients at the end of treatment was significantly lower than that before treatment [(13.39±4.98) μmol/L vs (16.90±5.35) μmol/L] (P < 0.01),and the Hcy level after the treatment for 3 month was significantly lower than that at the end of treatment [(10.23±3.17) μmol/L] (P < 0.05).The Hcy level in patients with recurrence during 12 months after operation was significantly higher than that without recurrence [(17.18±4.82) μmol/L vs (12.36±3.19) μmol/L] (P < 0.01).Conclusion Serum level of Hcy might be a useful marker for predicting therapeutic efficacy and prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer.
2.Research progress of RASSF1A gene in various malignant tumors
Qiurong ZHANGYANG ; Jingyun FENG ; Jie ZHANG ; Jingya YANG ; Jinjin LUO ; Yujiao LIN ; Miaomiao SHENG
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2020;43(5):418-424
Ras-associated domain family 1A (RASSF1A) genes are members of the RASSF family, which bind to Ras in a guanosine triphosphate(GTP)-dependent manner and then induce Ras-mediated apoptosis. The protein encoded by the RASSF1A gene is similar to the Ras effector protein, which can interact with DNA repair protein XPA, and can also inhibit the accumulation of cyclin D1, thereby inducing cell cycle arrest. The deletion or abnormal expression of RASSF1A gene is related to the pathogenesis of various malignant tumors, indicating that it has tumor suppressor function. RASSF1A gene methylation has been found in at least 37 tumors, and RASSF1A gene may be the most frequently described methylated gene in human cancers. In this paper, the abnormal methylation of RASSF1A gene in different malignant tumors was introduced, and the research progress of its related effects and mechanisms in malignant tumors of the respiratory system, digestive system, genitourinary system, and nervous system in recent years was reviewed, with a view to malignant tumors early diagnosis, individual molecular targeted therapy and prognostic evaluation provide important guidance.
3.Semiological characteristics and clinical application value of bilateral asymmetrical tonic seizures
Mengyang WANG ; Jing WANG ; Zhaofen YAN ; Heng WANG ; Feifei XU ; Yujiao YANG ; Qinqin DENG ; Jie WANG ; Jian ZHOU ; Yuguang GUAN ; Feng ZHAI ; Guoming LUAN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2019;52(8):633-639
Objective To illustrate the semiological characteristics of the three sub-types within the broad bilateral asymmetric tonic seizures (BATS),summarize their predictive values on lateralization and localization of seizure onset zone (SOZ),and analyze the difference between BATS and asymmetrical tonic limb posturing (ATLP).Methods A retrospective review of 385 patients who underwent stereotactic electrode implantation in the Sanbo Brain Hospital,Capital Medical University from September 2011 to May 2018 was performed.As long as there was a clinical epileptic seizure in the presence of BATS or ATLP,the patients were classified into the corresponding groups.Postoperative prognosis was assessed using Engel's grading criteria for a follow-up of no less than six months.Seizure descriptions were based on the classification of epileptic seizures introduced by Lüiders,which used arrows to connect the symptoms in chronological order.Results There was no statistically significant difference between the classic BATS and bilateral proximal tonic seizure in terms of whether it could be an independent seizure,as the onset and end of the seizure,with version and generalized tonic-clonic seizure (P>0.05).Compared with the ATLP,except for whether it could be an independent seizure (P=1.000) and onset before versive seizure (P=0.068),the BATS showed significantly different semiological features (P<0.05).The classic BATS and secondary motor area epilepsy had a 100.0% predictive accuracy on the lateralization of SOZ.In the patients with broad BATS,the SOZ distribution was more extensive,but it was rare in the orbitofrontal gyrus,frontal pole and mesial temporal lobe.Compared with the bilateral proximal tonic seizures from the other regions,those originated from supplementary somatosensory motor area and its adjacent areas were rare and showed no statistically significant difference (0/8 vs 40.0% (18/45),x2=3.226,P=0.072) but a low trend.The predictive value of BATS on lateralization of SOZ was higher than that of ATLP (84.9% (45/53) vs 57.1% (24/42),x2=9.086,P=0.003),and BATS was less originated from temporal lobe than ATLP (3.8% (2/53) vs 23.8% (10/42),x2=8.523,P=0.004).Conclusion Different from ATLP,the broad BATS are characterized by tonic proximal upper limb posturing,and have a higher predictive value on lateralization and localization of SOZ.
4. Screening of adult Ph-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia by multiplex real-time quantitative PCR
Meizhen XU ; Qiuyun FANG ; Xiaoyuan GONG ; Juan FENG ; Yujiao JIA ; Qinghua LI ; Kaiqi LIU ; Xingli ZHAO ; Kun RU ; Zheng TIAN ; Kejing TANG ; Min WANG ; Jianxiang WANG ; Yingchang MI
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2017;38(11):956-961
Objective:
To investigate the feasibility of multiplex real-time RT-PCR with fluorescent probes in early screening of Ph-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and analyze the clinical feature and prognos.
Method:
A total of 118 adult B-ALL patients diagnosed between October 2010 and March 2016 were enrolled in this study. Multiplex RT-PCR was used to detect the Ph-like ALL related fusion gene and CRLF2 expression in 58 BCR-ABL and MLL rearrangement negative patients. The clinical features, treatment response and prognosis were analyzed in Ph-like fusion gene positive and/or CRLF2 over-expression patients.
Result:
Among 58 patients, 9 patients (9/58, 15.5%) showed Ph-like ALL related fusion genes positive and 10 patients (10/58, 17.2%) showed CRLF2 over-expression. There were statistical differences in age, WBC count, immunophenotypes, cytogenetics and risk stratification among Ph-like fusion gene positive or CRLF2 over-expression patients, Ph+ patients, MLL+ patients and B-other patients. The 2-year overall survival rates were 65%, 47%, 64% and 74% respectively among these four groups (
5.Application of "one to one" tutorial system of two-way selection model in the standardized training of new nurses
Liping ZHU ; Huanfang ZHOU ; Chunyin SU ; Yujiao REN ; Yanlin SU ; Feng ZHU ; Jingjing YAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2017;23(5):605-608
Objective To investigate the effects of "one to one" tutorial system of two-way selection model in the standardized training of new nurses.Methods Using purposive sampling, a total of 25 new nurses recruited in July 2014 were selected as the control group,and they received traditional teaching mode. Another 25 new nurses recruited in July 2015 were selected as the observation group,and they received "one to one" tutorial system of two-way selection model. The theoretical and operating scores,general self-efficacy and career self-efficacy of nurses were compared between two groups after one year's training.Results The sores of basic theory,basic operation,professional theory and bedside practice in the observation group were (89.99±5.76), (90.08±2.56),(88.39±6.71) and (92.74±4.30),which were significantly higher than (85.61±6.27),(87.99±3.27),(84.30±5.74) and (89.22±3.55) in the control group (t=2.105,2.296,2.591,2.543;P<0.05). There was no significant difference between two groups in the scores of general self-efficacy,educational requirements and job duties before the training (P>0.05). After one year's training,the scores of general self-efficacy,educational requirements and job duties in the observation group were (31.48±3.12),(15.24±2.16) and (15.64±2.48),which were significantly higher than (26.96±3.54),(11.66±2.54) and (12.40±2.50) in the control group (t=3.901,4.177 and 4.825;P<0.01).Conclusions "One to one" tutorial system of two-way selection model in the standardized training of new nurses could make new nurses change from students to qualified nurses faster and it is worth to be expanded.
6.Effects of "measurement" water dispenser on standard fluid therapy among patients with percutaneous coronary intervention in coronary care unit
Yujiao REN ; Huanfang ZHOU ; Huifen LU ; Liping ZHU ; Qian QIAN ; Feng ZHU ; Jingjing YAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2017;23(30):3905-3908
Objective To compare the effects of fluid therapy by "measurement" water dispenser and routine fluid therapy on standard fluid therapy among patients with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in coronary care unit (CCU). Methods A total of 204 patients with PCI were divided into observation group (n=102) and control group (n=102) by random number table. Patients in the observation group received drinking water plan according to regulatory requirements using the self-designed "measurement" water dispenser. Patients in the control group accepted nursing plan of routine drinking fluid therapy. This study compared the qualified rate of standardized drinking water, patient satisfaction, renal function and the incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) three days after intervention between two groups. Results There were 102 (100.00%) qualified patients drinking water according to stipulations in the observation group, while there were 68 (66.67%) in the control group. The qualified rate of drinking water in the observation group was higher than that in the control group with a significant difference (χ2=38.4, P<0.01). There were two patients with contrast induced nephropathy in the observation group, and eight patients with contrast induced nephropathy in the control group (χ2=4.2,P=0.04). Conclusions The effect of fluid therapy by "measurement" water dispenser supplemented with diversified education is satisfactory among patients with PCI in CCU.
7. Spectrum of somatic mutations and their prognostic significance in adult patients with B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Juan FENG ; Xiaoyuan GONG ; Yujiao JIA ; Kaiqi LIU ; Yan LI ; Xiaobao DONG ; Qiuyun FANG ; Kun RU ; Qinghua LI ; Huijun WANG ; Xingli ZHAO ; Yannan JIA ; Yang SONG ; Zheng TIAN ; Min WANG ; Kejing TANG ; Jianxiang WANG ; Yingchang MI
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2018;39(2):98-104
Objective:
To investigate the spectrum of gene mutations in adult patients with B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), and to analyze the influences of different gene mutations on prognosis.
Methods:
DNA samples from 113 adult B-ALL patients who administered from June 2009 to September 2015 were collected. Target-specific next generation sequencing (NGS) approach was used to analyze the mutations of 112 genes (focused on the specific mutational hotspots) and all putative mutations were compared against multiple databases to calculate the frequency spectrum. The impact of gene mutation on the patients’ overall survival (OS) and recurrence free survival (RFS) was analyzed by the putative mutations through Kaplan-Meier, and Cox regression methods.
Results:
Of the 113 patients, 103 (92.0%) harbored at least one mutation and 29 (25.6%) harbored more than 3 genes mutation. The five most frequently mutated genes in B-ALL are SF1, FAT1, MPL, PTPN11 and NRAS. Gene mutations are different between Ph+ B-ALL and Ph- B-ALL patients. Ph- B-ALL patients with JAK-STAT signal pathway related gene mutation, such as JAK1/JAK2 mutation showed a poor prognosis compared to the patients without mutation (OS:
8.Clinical and genetic analyses of hereditary factor Ⅴ deficiency cases
Donglei ZHANG ; Feng XUE ; Xueqing DOU ; Xiaofan LIU ; Rongfeng FU ; Yunfei CHEN ; Wei LIU ; Yujiao JIA ; Yuhua WANG ; Zhijian XIAO ; Lei ZHANG ; Renchi YANG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2021;42(4):302-307
Objective:To analyze the clinical phenotype and molecular pathogenesis of nine patients with hereditary factor Ⅴ (FⅤ) deficiency.Methods:Nine patients with hereditary FⅤ deficiency who were admitted to the Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital from April 1999 to September 2019 were analyzed. The activated partial thromboplastin time, prothrombin time, and FⅤ procoagulant activity (FⅤ∶C) were measured for phenotypic diagnosis. High-throughput sequencing was employed for the F5 gene mutation screening, Sanger sequencing was adopted to confirm candidate variants and parental carrying status, Swiss-model was used for three-dimensional structure analysis, and ClustalX v.2.1 was used for homologous analysis.Results:The FⅤ∶C of the nine patients ranged from 0.1 to 10.6. Among them, eight had a hemorrhage history, with kin/mucosal bleeding as the most common symptom (three cases, 37.5%) , whereas one case had no bleeding symptom. There were five homozygotes and four compound heterozygotes. A total of 12 pathogenic or likely pathogenic mutations were detected, of which c.6100C>A/p.Pro2034Thr, c.6575T>C/p.Phe2192Ser, c.1600_1601delinsTG/p. Gln534*, c.4713C>A/p.Tyr1571*, and c.952+5G>C were reported for the first time.Conclusion:The newly discovered gene mutations enriched the F5 gene mutation spectrum associated with hereditary FⅤ deficiency. High-throughput sequencing could be an effective method to detect F5 gene mutations.
9.Establishment and evaluation of pyroptosis model of rat chondrocytes induced by TNF-α
Liang Xu ; Yujiao Wu ; Xiaoyang Yuan ; Feng Zhang ; Gang Cheng ; Yunfang Zhang ; Wei Wei ; Shangxue Yan
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2022;57(5):781-786
Objective:
To establish and evaluate the pyroptosis model of rat chondrocytes induced by tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α).
Methods:
A two-step enzymatic digestion method was used to obtain rat articular chondrocytes, inverted phase contrast microscope was used to observe the morphological structure of chondrocytes. Toluidine blue staining and type Ⅱ collagen(Col Ⅱ) staining were used to identify chondrocytes. Different mass concentrations of TNF-α(5, 10, 20, 40 ng/ml) were used to establish the pyroptosis model with TNF-α(0 ng/ml) as the control group. Cell viability was detected by CCK-8 method and proteins of pyroptosis signal were detected by Western blot. The levels of IL-1β and IL-18 in cultured supernatants were examined by ELISA kits. The expression of gasdermin D(GSDMD) in chondrocytes was detected by immunofluorescence. Scanning electron microscope was used to observe the morphological changes of chondrocyte.
Results:
Compared with the control group, the cell viability of rat chondrocytes gradually decreased with the increase of TNF-α concentration and the expression of nucleotide-binding and oligomerization domain-like receptor containing protein 3(NLRP3), caspase-1, GSDMD and Phospho-NF-κB p65(P-p65) proteins increased. Furthermore, TNF-α(20 ng/ml) could up-regulate the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-13(MMP-13), the fluorescence expression of GSDMD and the levels of IL-1β and IL-18 while the expression of Col Ⅱ was distinctly reduced. What′s more, the articular chondrocytes were swollen,and the microstructure was destroyed.
Conclusion
TNF-α(20 ng/ml) can cause the swelling and death of rat chondrocytes, degradation of cartilage matrix and activation of pyroptosis signaling pathway. The pyroptosis model of rat chondrocytes was successfully established.
10.The effect of hUC⁃MSCs to repair rat knee cartilage defects
Gang Cheng ; Feng Zhang ; Yujiao Wu ; Xiaoyang Yuan ; Liang Xu ; Kang Wang ; Wei Wei ; Shangxue Yan
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2023;58(8):1267-1273
Objective :
To investigate the partial mechanism and effect of transplanting with human umbilical cordderived mesenchymal stem cells (hUC⁃MSCs) to repair articular cartilage defects in a rat model.
Methods :
Critical⁃sized osteochondral defects were created in the trochlear grooves of rat femurs. The hUC⁃MSCs were transplanted into the defect of experimental knees. Sham group and model group knees were transplanted with saline. The effects of articular cartilage repair were evaluated at 10 weeks after surgery with International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) repair score , histological examination and immunohistochemical analysis. The effects of hUC⁃MSCs on the proliferation and migration of chondrocytes were detected by Transwell in vitro.
Results :
After transplanting with hUC⁃MSCs , the articular surfaces of the defect sites were changed smoother thanthose of the model group , and the cellular morphology and arrangement were also improved in Safranin O staining or Masson staining results. Similar to surrounding normal articular cartilage tissue after treatment for 10 weeks , and the ICRS repair score was signifision of type Ⅱ (Col Ⅱ ) collagen and decrease the level of type Ⅰ collagen( Col Ⅰ ) in the articular defect site. Meanwhile , the increased protein expression of SOX9 and protein transportation to the nucleus were observed after treatment with hUC⁃MSCs for 10 weeks. In vitro , chondrocytes could be proliferated and migrated after co⁃cultured
with hUC⁃MSCs.
Conclusion
Transplanting with hUC⁃MSCs can promote cartilage repair, and its role maybe related to the protection of the cartilage matrix and the promotion of chondrocyte proliferation and migration.