1.The applied value of urine light chain κ、λ and κ/λ ratio test in older people with B cell malignant prolif-erative disease
Qixin SUN ; Zhenzhen WEN ; Zhigang ZHU
Practical Oncology Journal 2016;30(1):7-10
Objective To explore the applied value of urine light chainκ、λand κ/λ ratio test in older people with B cell malignant proliferative disease.Methods Young volunteers, general older patients, kidney failure older patients and older patients with B cell malignant proliferative disease were selected and immunoephe-lometry method was applied to detect the level of urine light chainκ、λ and κ/λ ratio.Result The average levels (mg/L)of urine light chain κand λin older patients with kidney failure group(172.00 ±188.10,111.50 ± 109.32)were higher than that in general older patients group(32.72 ±33.60,15.02 ±15.58).In each of the ol-der patients groups,the levels of urine light chainκandλwere higher than that in young volunteers groups(9.30 ±5.80,4.97 ±2.61).The κ/λ ratios of urine light chain in older patients with kidney failure group(1.59 ± 0.4),general older patients group(2.19 ±0.54)and young volunteers group(1.92 ±0.48)were consistent,how-ever,it was significantly abnormal in older patients with B cell malignant proliferative disease group,the ratio was high inκtype(44.8 ±83.17)and low inλtype(0.06 ±0.08).After effective treatment, κ/λ ratio of urine light chain in older patients with B cell malignant proliferative disease tended to normal.Conclusion The level of u-rine light chainκandλis effected by renal function,but not involved the κ/λ ratio.B cell malignant proliferative disease significantly affects theκ/λratio of urine light chain.Constantly monitoring the change ofκ/λratio of u-rine light chain in older peoples with B cell malignant proliferative disease can reflect the proliferative degree of malignant B cell in vivo.
2.Enhancement characterization of breast masses of contrast-enhanced ultrasound: comparison with MRI
Xiaokang LI ; Ying ZHU ; Peifang LIU ; Yilin XU ; Zhenzhen SHAO
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2014;23(1):44-48
Objective To assess the enhancement characteristic of breast lesions of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in comparison with contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Methods Between August 2011 and March 2013,72 women with 72 lesions were enrolled.All patients underwent ultrasound,CEUS and MRI.The histopathologic results obtained from ultrasound-guided core biopsy or operation excisions were used as the reference standard.CEUS section evaluations were made similar with MRI regarding the size and shape of lesions.Different contrast enhancement patterns including homogeneous/heterogeneous,the tumor areas,the perfusion defect areas,and modality of time-intensity curve were evaluated.Pearson's correlation coefficient,Student's t-tests,and the concordance test were used for evaluation.Results Of the 72 lesions,pathologic examination revealed 56 (77.8%) malignant lesions and 16 (22.2%) benign lesions.The tumor areas measured by CEUS and MRI agreed well,with a correlation of r =0.894,P =0.000.The difference between the two measurements was not significant according to a paired t test (P =0.886).The concordance tests gave a value of the coefficient Kappa =-0.153 (P =0.061),indicating a low concordance between the results obtained with CEUS and those obtained with MRI regarding the enhanced uniformity.There were statistically significant differences in the perfusion defect areas as measured by CEUS and MRI (P =0.01).The CEUS estimates [(0.837 ± 0.827)cm2] were consistently higher than the MRI estimates [(0.576 ± 0.524)cm2].The time-intensity curve patterns between the two groups showed no correlation.Conclusions The enhancement patterns evaluated by CEUS and MRI partly agreed well.There was no direct association between the two methods regarding the enhancement patterns because of the different contrast agent.
3.Effect of Curcumin on Cholesterol Metabolism of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Cells
Yaohong TENG ; Ji ZHU ; Zhenzhen PANG ; Pinger WANG ; Dezhao Lü
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2014;(2):115-120
[Objective]To study the effect of curcumin on the cholesterol metabolism of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) cells model induced in vitro and its potential mechanism. [ Methods]The cellmodel of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) was established by oleic acid and treated with curcumin. The method of oil red O staining was used to observe accumulation of intracellular lipid while the intracellular content of TG, FC and TC was detected by enzymatic method. Meanwhile, the mRNA levels of SR-BΙand HMGCR were detected with qPCR.[ Results] The NAFLD cellmodel was successful y established by culturing with 30 μg·mL-1 oleic acid. After curcumin intervention, TG, FC and intracellular lipid accumulation levels were significantly reduced in NAFLD cellmodel. Meanwhile, curcumin can reduce HMGCR mRNA expression and raise SR-BΙ mRNA expression. [Conclusion] Curcumin can decrease FC level in NAFLD cellmodel and the mechanism might be related with its capacity of restraining endogenous cholesterol biosynthesis and promoting foreign cholesterol transfer into the liver cells for metabolism.
4.Effects and underlying mechanism of siRNA targeting PARP1 on the proliferation of PC3 cells
Wenqi WU ; Zhenzhen KONG ; Hanliang ZHU ; Xiaolu DUAN ; Shujue LI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2013;(2):130-134
Objective To observe the effects and study the underlying mechanism of siRNA targeting PARP1 on the proliferation of androgen independent prostate cancer PC3 cell line.Methods Three specific siRNA sequences targeting PARP1 were designed and synthesized.And two sequences which had better interfering effect on the expression of PARP1 were evaluated and selected through lipofectamine transfection,RT-PCR and Western Blot.The effect of PARP1 silencing on the proliferation of PC3 cells was observed with MTS assay and the levels of the phosphorylation of Akt and GSK3β were detected by Western Blot.Results Compared to the blank control group,the transfected group with the negative control sequence had no significant impact on the expression of PARP1,however the transfected group with siRNA-1706,-2003 or-2907 could significantly suppress the mRNA and protein expression of PARP1.The mRNA inhibition rate reached to(52.07 ± 4.65)%,(44.38 ± 9.15)% and(22.05 ± 6.65)%,respectively;and the protein inhibition rate reached to(86.86 ± 4.94)%,(83.30 ± 7.18)% and(63.05 ± 10.19)%,respectively.The siRNA-1706 and-2003 could significantly inhibit the proliferation of PC3 cells;the inhibition rate was(38.93 ± 3.87)% and(34.93 ± 1.21)%.And they also could down-regulate the intracellular levels of phosphorylated Akt and GSK3β in PC3 cells.Conclusion PARP1-targeted siRNA can significantly suppress the expression of endogenous PARP1 and inhibit the proliferation of PC3 cells,which is related to the inhibition of Akt activity and the activation of GSK3 β.
5.Effect of bortezomib on proliferation, apoptosis and expression of bcl-2 family proteins in primary acute leukemia cells from elderly patients
Qixin SUN ; Zhenzhen WEN ; Zhigang ZHU ; Guiping CHEN
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2013;22(3):154-156,160
Objective To study the anti-tumor effect and mechanism of bortezomib in primary acute leukemia cells from elderly patients.Methods Primary acute leukemia cells were treated with bortezomib 50-5000 nmol/L for 24-48 h,cell proliferation was analysed by MTT assay; apoptosis of primary acute leukemia cells was observed by fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry; protein expression of bcl-2 and Bax was detected by Western blot.Results The cell viability was 90 % and 70 % when leukemia cells were treated with 50 and 5000 nmol/L bortezomib for 24 h,respectively.Meanwhile,cells showed (10.2±2.3) % and (13.3±3.3) % apoptosis.With prolonged treatment for 48 h,cell viability decreased to 86 % and 60 %,respectively,while the apoptosis rates were increased to(18.4±3.9) % and(20.7±3.7) %.Compared to the control group 0 nmol/L bortezomib,the differences were statistically significant (F =53.76,F =7.74,F =54.49,F =16.94,all P values < 0.05).With the increase of bortezomib concentration,the bcl-2 protein expression was decreased,while Bax was up-regulated.Conclusion Bortezomib can inhibit primary leukemia cells from elderly patients proliferation and induce apoptosis.The mechanism may be associated with the changes in bcl-2 family protein expression.
6.Talking about education and hospital of Korean medicine
Jinxi ZHAO ; Yonghua XIAO ; Li ZHU ; Huiyi SUN ; Xi LI ; Zhenzhen CHU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(1):8-11
Being introduced in Korean peninsula, Chinese medicine, which is called Korean medicine in Korea, has caused great influence in Korean ethnomedicine, culture and living.Korean medicine takes an important part in Korean medical education and medical treatment. This paper introduces the origin of Korean medicine, the current mode and feature of Korean medicine education, as well as the overview and characteristic of Korean Hospital Affiliated Qing Xi University and Korean Hospital Affiliated Daejeon University. The mode of Korean medical education and hospital can offer reference for Chinese medicine education.
7.A study on reference memory and working memory of pure cerebral concussion and multiple cerebral concussion by 8-arm radial maze in rats
Zhenzhen CAO ; Jianyun YU ; Qiao ZHU ; Zeyun GUO ; Li YANG ; Huan ZHANG ; Yanyu QU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2010;19(4):296-299
Objective To observe learning and memory behavior changes of one time cerebral concussion called pure cerebral concussion(PCC)and three times cerebral concussion called multiple cerebral concussion (MCC)after injured 24 days in rats.Methods A metallic pendulum striker device was deployed to duplicate PCC and MCC model in SD rata which were the complete closed head injury model.The animals were divided into PCC and MCC groups at random.One control group was used,each group has eight animals(n=8).One 8-arms radial maze was used to assessed each animal's capabilities,that is,spatial reference memory,working memory,spirited activity and take in food.Results Compared with control group,there were some significance(P<0.05)in both experiment groups post injury,that was,(1)The food intake decreased,PCC group from the 1st to the 11th day(from 0.00±0.00 to 2.62±1.76)after injury,MCC group from the 1st day to the 24th day(from 0.00±0.00 to 0.75±1.48)after injury.(2)Spirited activity depressed,PCC group on the 1st to the 7th,13rd day(from 4.87±1.24 to 10.0±2.39)after injury,MCC group on the 1st to 8th,22nd day(from 4.25±5.03 to 9.37±4.20)after injury.(3)The spatial reference memory was lower in early then gradually increased,PCC group on the 1 st to 7th day(from 0.50±0.75 to 3.O0±1.06)after injury,MCC group from the 1st to 19th day(from 1.88±2.10 to 2.50±2.44)after injury.(4)The working memory was delaying damaged,PCC group from the 1st to the 6th day and the 10th to the 23rd day(from 0.00±0.00 to 4.25±3.05)after injury,MCC group on the 1~4th,6th,9~13th,15th,16th,19th~22nd day(from 0.25±0.46 to 3.12±2.87)after injury.Conclusion The injured rata'capability of spatial reference memory,working memory,spirited activity and food intake were obviously damaged after CC,and the MCC group's capability of spatial reference memory,spirited activity and food intake was worse than PCC group.
8.Preparation of tissue-engineered esophageal scaffolds using electrospinning technology
Xuechan YU ; Qiuxia SHEN ; Zhenzhen LU ; Chen ZHANG ; Ling DENG ; Pin HU ; Yabin ZHU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(30):4771-4776
BACKGROUND:We have found that oriented fibers can guide the alignment of smooth muscle cells in our previous experiments. Thus, we designed the experiment to prepare wel aligned polymeric fibers using electrospinning technology, aiming at guiding the growth of esophageal smooth muscle cells to maintain cellmorphology and biological function. OBJECTIVE:Using electrospinning technology, to fabricate isotropic and directed nano-fibrous scaffolds made of polycaprolacton, gelatin and silk fibroin. METHODS:Polycaprolacton/silk fibroin fibers at a ratio of 4:1 were prepared with proper parameters, including solution concentration, voltage and injection speed, under the self-made spinning system. The polycaprolacton/gelatin sheets with mass ratio of 2:1, 1:1 and 1:2, respectively, were also fabricated under suitable process parameters. Using the rol er col ector instead of the metal plate, polycaprolacton/gelatin nano-fibrous scaffold with good alignment of fibers was manufactured. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The isotropic polycaprolacton/silk fibroin scaffold with fiber diameter of (535.9±126.7) nm was prepared under conditions of solution concentration (0.08 g/mL), injection speed (1.6 mL/h) and voltage (22.5 kV), and these fibers were uniform with no beads. The isotropic polycaprolacton/gelatin scaffold with fiber diameter of (257.9±117.8) nm was prepared under conditions of solution concentration (0.10 g/mL), injection speed (0.8 mL/h) and voltage (22.5 kV). Using the rol er col ector instead of the previous metal plate, polycaprolacton/gelatin (w:w, 1:2) nano-fibrous scaffold with good alignment of fibers was manufactured. The process parameters were 3 000 r/min of rol ing speed, 0.8 mL/h of injection speed and 15 kV of voltage.
9.Correlation between ultrasonic appearance and pathology of phyllodes tumors of the breast
Lanru HUO ; Peifang LIU ; Yilin XU ; Xiaokang LI ; Zhenzhen SHAO ; Ying ZHU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2014;(9):571-575
Objective:This study aims to evaluate the sonographic features of phyllodes tumors of the breast (PTBs) and the cor-relation between sonographic and pathologic findings to improve the understanding of the disease. Methods:Sonographic findings of 85 PTBs from 83 patients were reviewed. The sonographic findings included the results of two-dimensional ultrasound and color Dop-pler flow imaging, elastographic features, and pathologic data. Results:Of the 85 lesions, 33 were the benign tumors, 28 were border-line, and 24 were malignant according to the pathologic diagnosis. Tumor morphology revealed that most masses were lobulated, with a clear-cut boundary, smooth verge, and inhomogeneous internal echo. Clear boundary was more common in the benign phyllodes tumors (χ2=12.721, P=0.002), and a cystic echo-free area was more commonly observed in these malignant tumors (χ2=9.677, P=0.046). LevelⅡandⅢsignals of the blood flow were observed in 75.3%of PTB cases. Of all lesions, only 26 were subjected to elasticity imaging, and the elastographic scores ranged from 2 to 3 in 88.5%of the cases (23/26). Conclusion:Conventional ultrasound and elastographic findings on PTBs exhibited definite characteristics. The border and cystic areas in the tumors can be used to differentiate between be-nign and malignant PTBs.
10.Signal-to-noise Ratio Loss in the People with Normal Audiograms
Gang LI ; Yun ZHENG ; Zhenzhen ZHU ; Yong TAO ; Zhaoli MENG ; Ke XU
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2013;(5):477-479
Objective To explore the signal-to-noise ratio loss (SNR loss) of the people with normal pure-tone audiograms .Methods A group of 10 patients were recruited into the study ,who complained they could not hear speech clearly in the real world environment but had normal pure-tone audiograms ,immittance and word rec-ognition score (WRS) results .The Mandarin hearing in noise test (M-HINT ) was administered to them and the results were compared to the normal ranges published in the journal .Results All of them had SNR loss when noise (speech spectrum) came from front of them ,but 9 patients had SNR loss when noise came from 90 degree left or 90 degree right of them .Conclusion The current study showed the patients had speech hearing loss in the noisy envi-ronment ,regardless of whether they had normal audiograms ,immittance and WRS results .So we should pay atten-tion to such patients and adopt some special tests (eg M-HINT) .It is better for us to communicate and counsel with them .