1.Advancement on targeted therapy of malignancies with superantigens
Journal of International Oncology 2008;35(7):486-488
Superantigens are potent activators of T cells,causing rapid and massive proliferation of T cells and superantigen-dependent-cell-mediated cytotoxicity with extremely low doses.However such antitumor effects lack selectivity.Thus with the methods including monoclonal antibody targeting or binding superantigens to the surface of tumor cells as well as genetic engineering,scientists have done lots of work on targeted therapy of malignancies with superantigen.
2.Effects of Gingko biloba extract on glutamate-induced [ Ca2+ ]i changes in cultured cortical astrocytes after hypoxia/reoxygenation, H2O2 or L-glutamate injury
Zhen LI ; Xianming LIN ; Peili GONG ; Guanhua DU ; Fandian ZENG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2005;40(3):213-219
Aim To investigate glutamate-induced [ Ca2 + ] i changes in cultured rat neonatal cortical astrocytes after hypoxia/reoxygenation, H2O2 or high concentration of L-glutamate injury. In the meantime, the effects of Gingko biloba extract (GbE) were examined. Methods [ Ca2+ ]i changes in astrocytes were monitored by laser scanning confocal microscopy with the Ca2+ sensitive fluorescent probe [ Ca2 + ] i, but decrease by ( 3.3 ± 1.6) %, (81 ± 11 ) % and ( 81 ± 7 ) %, respectively. Pretreatment with H2O2 or high concentration of L-glutamate injury were ( 135 ± 98 ) %, ( 117 ± 93 ) % and ( 89 ± 36) %,different injury. Conclusion Hypoxia/reoxygenation, H2O2 and high concentration of L-glutamate impaired astrocytes' response to exogenous L-glutamate, and then bidirectional communication between astrocytes and neurons could not take place. GbE could improve the abnormal responses and maintain the normal function of astroglical network. These effects support that GbE has potential beneficial actions against brain injury.
3.Inhibition of tumor cell invasion and induction of apoptosis by ubenimex.
Yanbo ZHENG ; Jianhua GONG ; Yi LI ; Yongsu ZHEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2012;47(12):1593-8
This study is to investigate the effects of ubenimex on tumor cell invasion and apoptosis, dose relationship and mechanism. Immunofluorescence staining was performed to detect the expression of CD13 in HT-1080 cells. MTT assay was used to analyze the effect of ubenimex on cell proliferation. Annexin V-EGFP/PI was used to detect apoptotic cells by flow cytometry. Cell cycle was analyzed using flow cytometry. Ala-pNA was used as substrate to evaluate the effect of ubenimex on the aminopeptidase activity. Transwell assay was used to analyze the effect of ubenimex on cell invasion and migration ability. Western blotting was used to detect the expression level of CD13. MMP activity was analyzed using gelatin zymography. The results showed that ubenimex at high concentration inhibited the proliferation of HT-1080 cells (IC50: 3.8 mg x mL(-1)), and induced cell apoptosis. Cell cycle was blocked at G1 phase. Ubenimex at low concentration inhibited the aminopeptidase activity of HT-1080 cells (IC50: 8.3 microg x mL(-1)) and inhibited cell invasion, but it had no effects on the cell migration and proliferation. Ubenimex had no effects on CD13 expression and MMP activity. In conclusion, ubenimex at low concentration can inhibit the invasion ability of tumor cells by directly inhibiting the aminopeptidase activity; ubenimex at high concentration can inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells and induce cell apoptosis by a CD13-independent pathway.
4.A methodological study on reading report in medical imaging postgraduate education
Zhen JIANG ; Junkang SHEN ; Jian HUAN ; Jianping GONG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2011;10(10):1179-1181
Medical imaging involves not only the multidisciplinary knowledge,but also the concurrent updating of the knowledge system related to the imaging technology development.In this case,it's an important issue how to guarantee the teaching quality of the medical imaging postgraduate education effectively and cultivate the professsionals with higher comprehensive quality in the limited teaching time available.Thus the implementation as well as the teaching effects of the reading report in the promotion of medical imaging postgraduates' research ability and comprehensive quality is needed to be discussed from the accumulation and update of knowledge system.
5.Preliminary investigation on corresponding relationship between isolated Q wave of standard limb-lead Ⅲ and sonographic infarct site
Zhen LI ; Chuanxi LIU ; Jianli GONG ; Liting ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2008;17(10):847-848
Objective To explore the corresponding relationship between isolated Q waves in lead Ⅲ on the electrocardiography(ECG) and echocardiographie segmental diagnosis of myocardial infarction(MI).Methods The shape magnitude of Q waves of 27 patients with MI and the relationship with eehocardiographie features were investigated. Results Twenty-four patients with inferior wall myocardial infarction had close relationship with isolated Q waves in lead Ⅲ on the ECG. Conclusions There is definite corresponding relation between isolated Q waves in lead Ⅲ and inferior wall myocardial infarction.
6.Effect of chest physiotherapy in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Hui ZENG ; Zhen ZHANG ; Yuan GONG ; Miao CHEN
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2017;29(5):403-406,412
Objective To investigate the effect of chest physiotherapy (CPT) on patients undergoing mechanical ventilation (MV).Methods A prospective randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted. Sixty-eight adult patients undergoing invasive MV over 48 hours admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) of Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College from December 2014 to October 2016 were enrolled, and they were divided into CPT group (n = 37) and control group (n = 31) by random number table. The patients in control group received routine physical therapy; while those in the CPT group received comprehensive CPT including manual lung inflation, vibration expectoration and early functional exercise etc. on the basis of the treatment in control group. Acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score and oxygenation index (PaO2/FiO2) before and after the treatment in both two groups were observed as well as the respiratory function and vital signs before and after CPT. The laboratory indicators after treatment, incidence of complications, duration of MV and the length of ICU stay in the two groups were recorded.Results The incidence of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in the CPT group was significantly lower than that of control group (5.4% vs. 25.8%,P < 0.05), the patients in control group also had atelectasis, deep vein thrombosis and other complications, while no such complications were found in the CPT group. The duration of MV (hours: 77.4±41.0 vs. 133.9±117.2) and the length of ICU stay (hours: 134.4±71.4 vs. 207.4±177.7) in CPT group were significantly shorter than those of the control group (bothP < 0.05). There was no significant difference in APACHE Ⅱ score and PaO2/FiO2 before treatment between the two groups. After treatment for 2 days, the APACHE Ⅱ score in both groups was gradually decreased, and that in CPT group was more significantly, it was significantly lower than that of control group after treatment for 4 days (8.6±3.9 vs. 12.5±5.3,P < 0.05). The PaO2/FiO2 in the two groups was gradually increased after treatment. PaO2/FiO2 in CPT group was significantly increased at 3 days after treatment as compared with that before treatment [mmHg (1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa): 278.1±79.0 vs. 224.2±98.9], while PaO2/FiO2 in the control group did not appear significantly increased until after 4-day treatment (mmHg: 302.3±93.1 vs. 232.3±116.7, both P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in vital signs andrespiratory function parameters including tidal volume (VT), respiratory rate (RR), peak airway pressure (Ppeak) and mean airway pressure (Pmean) before and after treatment in CPT group excepting pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) was significantly higher than that before treatment (0.985±0.016 vs. 0.978±0.018,P < 0.05), indicating that CPT treatment did not cause fluctuations in respiratory function and vital signs. Blood lactate in CPT group was significantly lower than that of control group (mmol/L: 1.10±0.79 vs. 1.32±1.09, P < 0.05), indicating that CPT treatment, especially early functional exercise, could improve the oxygen supply and limb circulation.Conclusion CPT treatment has some effect on prevention of VAP and other complications in patients undergoing MV, which could shorten the duration of MV and the length of ICU stay, and promote the recovery of patients.
7.Research progress on the mechanism and application of laser acupuncture and moxibustion
Hengyong LV ; Zhen LI ; Zhiyong GONG ; Jinpeng WU
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2015;38(6):-
This review introduces the mechanism and advantages of laser acupuncture and moxibustion, the biological effect of low-level laser, the characteristics of acupuncture point area and the experimental laws of biological effect.On this basis, the existing problems in clinical application of laser acupuncture and laser acupuncture apparatus are pointed out.The combination therapy method with various wavelength are also discussed, and future development directions in the study are prospected.
8.MICROVASCULATURE OF THE HUMAN LUNG
Bingyou ZHEN ; Yunpeng ZHANG ; Liubao ZHANG ; Wenhui GONG
Acta Anatomica Sinica 1955;0(03):-
The microvasculature of the lung of three humans was studied with the replicascanning electron microscopic method. The pulmonary arteriole belongs to microvasculature at the level of the respiratory bronchiole and gives out some side branches to the alveoli. The diameter of the arteriole is about 30-50 ?m. The arteriole divided into terminal arterioles, which accompanied with primary alveolar ducts. The diameter of the terminal arteriole is about 10-20 ?m, 17.35?1.62 ?m in average (n=30). There are obvious imprints of smooth muscles and endothelial nuclei on the surface of the casts of arteriole and terminal arteriole. The diameter of the alveolar capillary is 5.87?0.90 ?m in average (n=500). The proportion of the capillary area arround the alveole is 66?1.4%. There are two patterns of capillary network, i. e. long mesh and round mesh in type. The diameter of the mesh is (9.24?2.02)?(5.65?1.40) and 5.75?0.84 ?m, respectively. The distance of the mesh center is 17.13?1.74 ?m (long) and 11.52?1.12 ?m (short) in long mesh, and 11.63?0.88 ?m in round mesh. The capillary network of the long mesh located at the entrance and the base of the alveoli; and the round mesh in the area between them. The metaarteriole supplying the alveoli enters the alveoli at their entrance and thev venule draining the alveoli at their base. The distance between them is about 330 ?m.According to the microvascular architecture, the pulmonary microvasculature may be divided into three ordered units: i. e. the alveolar, the alveolar duct, and the respiratory bronchiolar units.
9.Spiral CT imaging findings and their diagnostic value in unusual renal tumors of mesenchymal origin.
Zhen-Jie CONG ; Jing-Shan GONG ; Wei-Wei YIN
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2008;30(7):554-555
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Aged
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Angiomyolipoma
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diagnosis
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diagnostic imaging
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Carcinoma, Renal Cell
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diagnosis
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diagnostic imaging
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Fibroma
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diagnosis
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diagnostic imaging
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Humans
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Kidney Neoplasms
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diagnosis
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diagnostic imaging
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Leiomyosarcoma
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diagnosis
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diagnostic imaging
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Male
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Mesenchymoma
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diagnosis
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diagnostic imaging
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Middle Aged
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Tomography, Spiral Computed
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methods