1.Diagnostic significance of c-kit and Ki-67 expression in the baseal cell adenoma and adenoid cystic carcinom of salivary gland
Xin CHEN ; Zaifeng LI ; Meijing CHEN ; Danling PAN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2012;24(5):289-290,294
Objective To study the expression of c-kit and Ki-67 in the basal cell adenoma(BCA)and adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of salivary gland. Methods The expression of c-kit and Ki-67 was determined by immunohistochemistry method in BCA and ACC of salivary gland. Results The positive immuostaining of c-kit in BCA and ACC were 72.2 %(13/18) and 83.3 %(35/42),respectively, There was no significant difference in the expression of c-kit between the two tissues (x2=0.11,P>0.05).The expression of Ki-67 was significantly different between BCA[(3.72±1.41) %]and ACC[(23.81±10.19)%](t=14.145,P<0.01).Conclusion Detection of Ki-67 might be helpful to distinguish between BCA and ACC,but c-kit has no effect in differentiating BCA from ACC.
2.Sexual function of 612 male addicts treated by methadone
Yao ZHANG ; Peng WANG ; Zilong MA ; Zaifeng XU ; Yi LI
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2011;36(8):739-743
Objective To determine sexual function in 612 male addicts with methadone maintenance therapy (MMT),analyze its cause and explore the treatment strategies.Methods Self-made questionnaire and International Index of Erectile Function-5 ( IIEF-5 ) were used in 612male addicts receiving MMT.ResultsThe number of addicts who felt worse sexual function was significantly more than those who felt better sexual function (P <0.01 ).About 88.6% addicts were dissatisfied with their current sexual function,90.7% of whom were willing to continuously receive MMT.The number of addicts suffering from hyposexuality and erectile dysfunction (ED) was significantly increased at post-MMT than at pre-MMT ( P < 0.01 ),while the number of addicts with normal sexuality and inhibitive ejaculation decreased significantly (P <0.01 ).Both the dose of methadone and the age of subjects were negatively correlated with IIEF-5 scores.Correlation between the duration of MMT and IIEF-5 scores was not found.ConclusionMMT might deteriorate sexual function in male addicts.To improve the compliance of MMT and sexual function in male addicts,the dose of methadone should be adjusted to minimally effective one.
3.Welfare economic analysis on appropriate health technology extension in rural areas
Jianmin JIANG ; Jie SHEN ; Xin WEN ; Wei ZHU ; Zaifeng YANG ; Zhenhua LI ; Liang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2010;23(2):82-84,96
According to the basic principle and methods of welfare economics,we analyzed the necessity of appropriate health technology extension,the influence on efficiency and effect of health welfare in rural areas.Meanwhile,by the ideas of welfare economics,we put forward model of technology selection and multi-channel supply mechanism for appropriate health technology extension in rural areas.
4.Combination of triptolide with sodium cantharidinate synergistically enhances apoptosis on hepatoma cell line 7721.
Yuyan ZHOU ; Mingyan WANG ; Xuejuan PAN ; Zaifeng DONG ; Li HAN ; Yong JU ; Guodong WANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2016;41(9):911-917
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the combined cytotoxic effect and the molecular basis of triptolide and sodium cantharidinate on hepatoma cell line 7721.
METHODS:
After treating the hepatoma cell line 7721 with triptolide(9, 18, or 36 μg/mL) and/or sodium cantharidinate (2, 5, or 10 μg/mL), cell viability assay and apoptosis were examined by MTT and flocytometry, respectively. The protein levels of caspase 3 and nuclear factor κB were analyzed by Western blot.
RESULTS:
Viability of hepatoma cell line 7721 was inhibited by either the therapy of triptolide and/or sodium cantharidinate (P<0.05) in a time- and dose-dependent manner. The combined effects of both drugs were better than those of the single drug (P<0.05). The combined therapy down-regulated the expression of NF-κB p65 (P<0.05) while up-regulated the expression of caspase-3 (P<0.05).
CONCLUSION
Triptolide and sodium cantharidinate exert a synergistic toxic effect on hepatoma cell line 7721, which is related to increasing capase-3 activity and suppression of NF- κB.
Apoptosis
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drug effects
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Cantharidin
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pharmacology
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therapeutic use
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
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drug therapy
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Caspase 3
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drug effects
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Cell Line, Tumor
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Diterpenes
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pharmacology
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therapeutic use
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Down-Regulation
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Epoxy Compounds
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pharmacology
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therapeutic use
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Humans
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Liver Neoplasms
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drug therapy
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NF-kappa B
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drug effects
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Phenanthrenes
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pharmacology
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therapeutic use
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