1.Correlation analysis of methylation status of UNC5C gene promoter with colorectal cancer UNC5C
Dongsheng SUN ; Chunyan GAO ; Zhigang WANG ; Ning LIU ; Fengjie JIA
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(11):1487-1489
Objective To investigate the correlation between methylation status of UNC 5C gene promoter with colorectal cancer UNC5C .Methods 54 cases of sporadic colorectal cancer and related normal mucosal tissue ,as well as 6 colon cancer cell lines and fiber cell lines(FCL) in the oncology department of the Kailuan General Hospital from February 2010 to March 2013 were selected as the research objects and performed the mRNA and methylation analysis for exploring the correlation between the netrin‐1 receptor UNC5C defects with colorectal cancer disease .Results mRNA of UNC5A and UNC5B was expressed in the detected colorectal cancer cell lines .Except FCL for UNC5C ,all of the cancer cell lines had no mRNA expression .In colorectal cancer tissue , UNC5C methylation was significantly higher than that in the normal mucosa ,the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05) . The methylation levels of UNC5C gene in the stage Ⅰ to Ⅱ ,and the stage Ⅲ to Ⅳwere significantly higher than non‐methylation levels ,the differences were statistically significant (P<0 .05) .The correlation analysis by the Spearman method showed that the UNC5C defects was positively correlated with colorectal cancer disease (r= 0 .856 ,P< 0 .05) .Conclusion Netrin‐1 receptor UNC5C defect has certain correlation with colorectal cancer disease .
2.Effect of Yunnan Baiyao Plaster on endothelin ,TNF-α and IL-1βlevel in hemorrhagic stroke patients with headache *
Huaxin ZHANG ; Baoxia ZHANG ; Dajun LI ; Zhigang LAN ; Congyu JIA
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2017;38(6):766-768
Objective To investigate the effect of Yunnan Baiyao Plaster on serum related markers levels in the patients with stroke ,to evaluate its improvement effect on the neurological dysfunction and pain and to analyze its effect mechanism .Methods Eighty cases of hemorrhagic stroke treated in the neurosurgical department of our hospital from February 2015 to June 2016 were screened as the research subjects and divided into the control group and observation group according to the random number table method ,40 cases in each group .All subjects were given the routine treatment ,while the observation group received the external use of Yunnan Baiyao Plaster around the head operative incision and drilling ,to give Yunnan white ointment ,with the attaching area of 5 cm × 4 cm ,once daily ,for consecutive 7 d ,meanwhile took oral Yunnan Baiyao Plaster 0 .5 g with warm boiling water ,once daily for consecutive 7 d .The serum markers levels before and after treatment ,neural function defect score ,decline proportion of NIHSS scores and prognostic indicators were compared between the two groups .Results The mean pain value within 1 week in the obser-vation group was lower than that in the control group ,the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05);the pain peak value and valley value within 1 weeks had no statistical difference between the observation group and control group ,the difference was not statistically significant (P> 0 .05);after 2 weeks ,ET ,TNF-α and IL-1β levels in the observation group and control group were lower than those before treatment in the intra-group comparison ,while the comparison between the two groups showed that the ob-servation group was lower than the control group ,the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05);the decrease rate of NIH-SS scores within 2 weeks in the observation group was (74 .4 ± 5 .2)% ,which was higher than (66 .3 ± 10 .3)% in the control group ,the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05);the occurrence rate of severe complications within 2 weeks in the ob-servation group was 7 .5% (3/40) ,the mortality rate was 2 .5% (1/40) ,which in the control group were 12 .5% (5/40) and 2 .5%(1/40) ,the difference was not statistically significant (P>0 .05) .Conclusion The combined treatment of Yunnan Baiyao Plaster in the patients with hemorrhagic stroke conld relieve pain and reduce the neurological deficit ,which might be related to the mechanism of anti-inflammation and analgesia .
3.Structure Design of Mushroom Shaped Surface Prosthesis of Femoral Head
Guangyu ZHANG ; Haidong GU ; Zhigang CHEN ; Quanzhang JIA
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 1993;0(06):-
Objective To address the medical problems, in treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head, on loosening and subsidence of the prosthesis of femoral head. A set of Mushroom Shaped Surface Prosthesis of Femoral Head was designed. Methods Based on biomechanical of the femoral head and the principle of transferring the force through femoral head while reducing stress-sheltered, nickel-titanium alloy and other new medical alloy materials were used to develop a prosthesis, which not only can be a weight-bearing device, but also promotes bone-growth. Results The prosthesis is novel, compact and little-volume, and the manipulation of surgery is convenient and secure. Conclusion The design of this prosthesis can provide new ways or ideas for designing the femoral head replacement prosthesis to solve problems on loosening and subsidence.
4.Differential activation of M1 and M2 microglial in spinal cord dorsal horn of rats at the early stage after sciatic nerve injury
Wei LIU ; Jia CHEN ; Xiaoting TANG ; Zhigang CHENG ; Changsheng HUANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2015;(12):37-41,104
Objective To study the type variation of microglial activation in spinal dorsal horn of rats after sciatic nerve injury.Methods Healthy adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into the control and experimental groups, 24 rats in each group.The experimental group underwent ligation of sciatic nerve trunk to generate nerve injury in the rats.The pain behavior in the rats was measured at the 1th, 7th and 14th postoperative days, and the changes of microglial activation in the rat lumbar spinal cord dorsal horn was detected by immunofluorescence staining.qRT-PCR assay was used to validate the activation trends of M1 and M2 types of microglia cells.Results No significant changes were found in the microglial cells in the spinal cord dorsal horn of rats in the sham-operation group during 14 days after operation.In the sciatic nerve ligation group at 1 day after operation, no significant change was observed in the number of microglial cells, but the expression of marker of M1 microglia was significantly increased.At 7 and 14 days after operation, the number of microglial cells and the expression of M1 microglia marker in the spinal cord dorsal horn were increased significantly.Conclusions Microglia activation in the spinal dorsal horn starts at the first day after sciatic nerve injury, and lasts at least for two weeks after the operation.M1 microglia activation dominates during this period.
5.Effects of Electroacupuncture on IL-1β after Total Cerebral Ischemia-reperfusion in Rats
Zejun HUO ; Zhigang LI ; Jia GUO ; Zhaoxing TIAN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(4):342-343
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of electroacupuncture on IL-1β in brain tissue of rats after total cerebral ischemia-reperfusion.MethodsThirty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into the sham operation group, model group and acupuncture group, in each group. In acupuncture group and model group, 4-vessel-occlusion method was used to make a rat model of cerebral ischemia reperfusion. Acupuncture group used electroacupuncture on points Quchi and Zusanli, 6 hours after reperfusion. The rats of each group were killed and ELISA was used for the measurement of IL-1β in brain tissues.ResultsIL-1β in brain tissue in model group increased significantly compared with sham operation group and acupuncture group(P<0-001). No significant differences were found between sham operation group and acupuncture group (P>0-05).ConclusionAcupuncture can lower IL-1β content of brain tissue of rats with brain ischemia/reperfusion injury.
6.Expressions of CDX2 and β-catenin in acute lymphoblastic leukemia and their correlation
Wei WANG ; Can MENG ; Qinghua LI ; Liang LIANG ; Honghua HE ; Guocai WU ; Jia LIU ; Zhigang YANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2015;(6):915-918
Objective To investigate the expressions of CDX2 and β-catenin in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and their correlation. Methods Real-time PCR was used to determine the expressions of CDX2 and β-catenin mRNA in 43 de novo ALL and 30 non-malignant patients (used as control). Results The positivity rate of CDX2 mRNA expression in ALL group was 93%, but CDX2 mRNA expression couldn′t be detected in the control group (P<0.01). The mRNA expression of β-catenin could be detected in patients in both two groups, butβ-catenin mRNA expression in the ALL group was significantly higher than in the control group (P < 0.01). And mRNA expressions of CDX2 andβ-catenin were significantly correlated with WBC counts and LDH level (P<0.01). When the ALL patients acquired complete remission (CR), the mRNA expressions of CDX2 and β-catenin were significantly decreased compared with their newly diagnosed status , while disease-relapsed the mRNA expressions of CDX2 andβ-catenin were increased again. There was significantly positive correlation between CDX2 and β-catenin mRNA expressions (r = 0.835, P = 0.000). Conclusion Up-regulation of CDX2 and activation of Wnt/β-catenin pathway coexist in the ALL patients and the mRNA expressions of CDX2 and β-catenin are positively correlated.
7.Biomechanical performance of weight-bearing bone after remodeling in a rabbit model of disuse osteoporosis
Xinlong MA ; Yuan ZHANG ; Zhigang WANG ; Ke XU ; Jianxiong MA ; Yixiu ZHANG ; Hongwei JIA
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2008;12(46):9006-9009
BACKGROUND: Disuse osteoporosis is bone mass loss caused by muscular inactivity and reduced weight bearing. OBJECTIVE: To observe bone structure and mineral matter content as well as bone biomechanicai performance change at different time points during the development of disuse osteoporosis. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: The present randomized, controlled, and self-controlled animal experimental was performed in the General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University between September and November 2003. MATERIALS: A total of 55 male Japanese rabbits, aged 8 months, weighing 2.5-3.0 kg were enrolled for this study. METHODS: The right hind limbs of 50 randomly selected rabbits were immobilized by cast (experimental sides). The corresponding left hind limbs were untouched (control sides). The remaining 5 rabbits were raised for 3 months, and their bilateral hind limbs were used for controls. Ten rabbits were sacrificed by intravenous injection of air at each time point (2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 weeks after immobilization). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Mechanical test was performed on bilateral tibiofibula for determination of calcium content. Hematoxylin-eosin staining and Masson staining of bilateral metatarsal bones were performed for histological observation. RESULTS: There was significant difference in indices of tibiofibula on the experimental sides, including maximum loading, elastic modulus, and calcium content among different time points, while significant difference also existed between the experimental side and the blank controls (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in above-mentioned indices between the control side and blank controls as well as between control sides (P>0.05). The experimental side limbs exhibited thinned cortical bone, increased pores, sparse and fine trabecular bone with several fragmentations, expanded medullary cavity, and increased osteoblasts. Masson staining results demonstrated that with disuse time going, collagen was decreasingly formed. The control side and blank control limbs showed thickened metatarsal bone and cortical bone, a few pores, and compactly arranged trabecular bone with normal structure. CONCLUSION: During the development of disuse osteoporosis, calcium content and the entire biomechanical performance are gradually and slowly decreased to accommodate the stress environment and functional status.
8.Evaluation of the Nucleated Red Blood Cells Count of Sysmex XN-9000 Automatic Hematology Analyzer and the Validation of Manual Method
Qin LI ; Jia SHI ; Xingbing LU ; Zhigang MAO ; Xinqin ZHU ; Hong JIANG ; Sugen ZENG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2017;32(1):124-127
Objective To evaluate the nucleated red blood cell (NRBC)count of Sysmex XN-9000 automatic hematology anal-ysis lines comparing with manual method,and verify the accuracy of the analyzer results.Methods 60 blood samples with more than 1% of NRBCs detected by XN-9000 were counted NRBCs by traditional manual microscopy in blood smears,and verified the analyzer results.Results According to the reliability analysis,the results of total 60 samples were all within the range of the reliability;correlation analysis showed that correlation coefficient (r)of group NRBC (%)1~10 and>10 were 0.972 1 and 0.996 2,respectively.There were no significant differences between them (P>0.05).Conclusion Compared with manual method,the results of NRBC count of XN-9000 were within the range of reliability,and showed good correla-tion.The analyzer test results of NRBC were accurate and reliable and could be applied to the detection of clinical samples.
9.hMLH1 protein expression in esophagus squamous cell carcinoma, esophagus atypical hyperplasia, and normal esophagus tissues
Rui JIA ; Zhitao CHEN ; Danyun WANG ; Zhigang SUN ; Zongming WANG ; Changzheng YANG
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 1995;0(02):-
Objective: To observe the expression of hMLH1 protein in esophagus squamous cell carcinoma, atypical hyperplasia tissue and normal esophagus tissue, so as to discuss the relationship between hMLH1 expression and esophagus carcinogenesis. Methods: The specimens of esophagus squamous cell carcinoma, atypical hyperplasia and normal esophagus tissue were obtained from 92 esophagus carcinoma patients. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining technique was used to detect expression of hMLH1 protein. The relationship between hMLH1 expression with clinical parameters, such as gender, age, cancer differentiation level, infiltration depth, tumor stage, lymphatic metastasis, was analyzed. Results: The positive rates of hMLH1 protein in esophagus squamous cell carcinoma, and atypical hyperplasia tissue and normal esophagus tissue were 36.96%,56.52%, and 84.78%,respectively,with the former 2 significantly lower than the latter (P
10.Cord blood as third party cells for prophylaxis of graft versus host disease in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Xinchuan CHEN ; Ting LIU ; Jianjun LI ; Zhigang LIU ; Yang DAI ; Yun TANG ; Jing CAI ; Yongqian JIA
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2012;33(2):86-89
ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy of co-infusing cord blood (CB) as the third party cells on graft versus host disease (allo-GVHD) prophylaxis after unrelated or haploidentical donor allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT).MethodsFrom 2007 to 2011,41 patients receiving unrelated or haploidentical donor allo-HSCT were analyzed retrospectively.Twenty-five patients received one unit of HLA 4/6-6/6 matched CB one day before SCT as CB group,and median MNC dose was (1.64 ± 0.49) × 107/kg.Sixteen cases not receiving CB served as control group.All patients received antithymocyte globulin,cyclosporine,methotrexate,and mycophenolate mofetil as GVHD prophylaxis.The incidence and severity of aGVHD,and treatment-related mortality were compared between two groups.ResultsThe main clinical characteristics in both groups were comparable.The cumulative incidence of aGVHD in CB group and control group was 44.0% versus 68.8% respectively (x2 =2.403,P>0.05).The cumulative incidence of grades Ⅲ to ⅣV aGVHD in CB group and control group was 16.0% and 37.5% respectively (x2 =2.445,P>0.05).The 100-day treatment-related mortality in CB group and control group was 12.0% and 12.5% respectively (x2 =0.002,P>0.05).ConclusionCord blood as the third party cells might reduce the incidence and severity of aGVHD in unrelated or haploidentical donor HSCT.The efficacy and the mechanism of this strategy need to be further explored by prospective randomized controlled trials.