1.Trends of colorectal cancer incidence in Xuhui District of Shanghai (2001-2011)
Qi YANG ; Zhihua GU ; Chunmin LIU ; Haiyan GU ; Hongwei NI
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2013;(3):181-184
Objective To investigate the trends of colorectal cancer incidence in Shanghai Xuhui District from 2001 to 2011.Methods Total 3042 cases of colon cancer and 1958 cases of rectal cancer were collected from the Shanghai Cancer Reporting System.The results were age-adjusted according the census data of 2000 as the standardized incidence.Results The standardized incidence rate of colorectal cancer in Xuhui District rose from the 21.83/100 000 in 2001 to 27.35/100 000 in 2006 and increased by 25.29% ; from 2009 to 2011 the incidence rate was stabilized.The ratio of colon to rectal cancer was 1.55:1,and the incidence of colon cancer was significantly higher than rectal cancer.The incidence rate of male and feinale colorectal cancer increased with age,especially at > 45 y group accounting for 98.70% and 98.37% of total incidence rate respectively.The ratio of male to female in colon cancer incidence rate was 0.98∶ 1,while that of rectal cancer was1.25∶ 1.Conclusion The incidence of colorectal cancer in Xuhui District from the last 11 years is significantly higher than of national level.More effective preventive measures should be taken.
2.Study on the function of infliximab in inducing remission in Crohn's disease and followed-up
Zhihua RAN ; Yan GU ; Jun SHEN ; Hongmin YIN ; Yuqi QIAO ; Meilan HUANG ; Feng ZHANG ; Xiaoxian QIAN
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2010;30(12):894-897
Objective To explore the function of infliximab in inducing remission in Crohn's disease and the effect of the inducing remission were followed up. Methods Ten patients with Crohn's disease received a infliximab, 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and Azathioprine (AZA) therapy for inducing and maintenance remission. Crohn' s disease activity index (CDAI), C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), apartate aminotransferase, (AST), total bilirubin (TBil), conjugated bilirubin, (CB), creatinine (Scr) were evaluated at week 0, 10, 22 and 50. Simple endoscopic score for Crohn's disease (SES-CD) were evaluated at week 0, 10 and 50. Adverse reactions were also evaluated. Results At week 10, all patients achieved remission. The indicators of CDAI, CRP, ESR and SES-CD were significantly declined than those at week 0 (P<0.01). The follow-up was terminated in one patient due to the relapse at week 30. At week 50, the indicators of CDAI, CRP, ESR and SES-CD in six patients a little bit increased compared with those at week 10, but no statistic significant (P=0. 2001、0. 0600、0. 1328、0. 4230 respectively), but significantly declined compared with those at week 0 (P =0.0005、0.0087、0.0054、0. 0163 respectively). No severe adverse reaction was observed in all patients.Conclusions Infliximab showed an exact efficacy in inducing remission in Crohn's disease. And 5-ASA and AZA were effective for maintenance remission in part of the patients after infliximab induced remission.
3.Relationship Between Serum Levels of High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T and the Severity of Coronary Lesions in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease
Minglin GU ; Xiaoming YAO ; Zhihua WANG ; Jiuping YIN ; Shengyong YU ; Lixing WU
Chinese Circulation Journal 2016;31(6):559-563
Objective: To investigate the relationship between serum levels of high sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) and the severity of coronary lesions in patients with stable coronary artery disease (SCAD). Methods: A total of 450 SCAD patients with coronary angiography (CAG) conifrmed diagnosis in our hospital were studied, and serum levels of hs-cTnT were examined at 3 days prior CAG in all patients. Based on tertiles of Gensini score, the patients were divided into 3 groups: Low score group,n=153 patients with Gensini score<14, Intermediate score group, n=145 patients with Gensini score at 14-28 and High score group,n=152 patients with Gensini score>28. The relationships between Gensini score and hs-cTnT levels were analyzed among 3 groups. The optimal cut-off value of hs-cTnT for predicting high Gensini score and the need of revascularization were studied by ROC curve, the relationships between hs-cTnT and high Gensini score, the need of revascularization were further detected by Logistic regression analysis. Results: The median values (25%-75%) of hs-cTnT in Low score group, Intermediate score group and High score group were 6.72 (4.20, 8.93) pg/ml, 7.90 (5.74, 12.68) pg/ml and 14.99 (10.26, 24.30) pg/ml respectively, allP<0.01. ROC curve analysis indicated that the area under curve (AUC) of hs-cTnT for predicting high Gensini score was 0.837 (95% CI 0.803-0.874), for the need of revascularization was 0.772 (95% CI 0.728-0.817); the best cut-off value of hs-TnT for predicting high Gensini score was 10.04 pg/ml and for the need of revascularization was 8.56 pg/ml. Logistic regression analysis suggested that with adjusted age, gender, the history of hypertension, diabetes, smoking, blood levels of creatinine, LDL-C and hs-CRP, hs-cTnT was still an independent predictor for high Gensini score (OR=1.13, 95% CI 1.06-1.20,P<0.001) and for the need of revascularization (OR=1.19, 95% CI 1.14-1.24,P<0.001). Conclusion: Serum level of hs-cTnT has been related to severity of coronary lesions in SCAD patients, hs-cTnT might be used as one of the pre-operative predictor for severe coronary disease and for the need of revascularization.
4.Glucocorticoid-induced diabetes mellitus in patients with pemphigus or pemphigoid: prevalence and risk factors
Zufeng SUN ; Ningyan GU ; Min ZHOU ; Zhihua WEN ; Jingjing CHEN ; Xu YAO
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2014;47(6):381-384
Objective To investigate the prevalence of and risk factors for glucocorticoid-induced diabetes mellitus (GDM) in patients with pemphigus or pemphigoid receiving glucocorticoid therapy.Methods This study included 68 hospitalized patients with pemphigus or pemphigoid receiving glucocorticoid therapy in the Institute of Dermatology,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College from December 2011 to January 2013.Comparisons were carried out between patients with GDM and those without regarding multiple parameters,including age,sex,body mass index (BMI),pathological type,initial dose and maximum daily dose of glucocorticoids,family history of diabetes mellitus,immunosuppressive treatment,etc.Independent samples t test was used for intergroup comparisons,Chi-square test and Fisher exact probability test for the analysis of count data,and a logistic regression model for the determination of risk factors.Results Among the 68 patients,26 (38.2%) developed GDM during glucocorticoid therapy.Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the initial dose of glucocorticoids (P < 0.05,OR 1.023,95% CI 1.002-1.044),maximum daily dose of glucocorticoids(P < 0.01,OR 1.037,95% CI 1.013-1.062),duration of glucocorticoid treatment (P < 0.05,OR 1.143,95% CI 1.028-1.271),BMI (P < 0.01,OR 1.265,95% CI 1.080-1.481) and dexamethasone use (P < 0.01,OR 6.0,95% CI 1.887-19.076) were risk factors for GDM in these patients.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that BMI (P < 0.05,OR 1.223,95% CI 1.017-1.471) and maximum daily dose of glucocorticoids (P < 0.05,OR 1.037,95% CI 1.009-1.065) were independent risk factors for GDM.Conclusions In this study,38.2% of the patients with pemphigus or pemphigoid developed GDM during glucocorticoid therapy.BMI and maximum daily dose of glucocorticoids seem to be independent risk factors for GDM.
5.Effects of Qingfeitang on ET-1 and PGE2 in exhaled breath condensate and serum of patients with ARDS
Yan GU ; Jianrong CHEN ; Feng SHAO ; Xiang GAO ; Yanfen TANG ; Zhihua XU ; Hong LI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2014;(23):3853-3855
Objective To observe the changes of endothelin-1 (ET-1) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) and serum of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after treated by Qingfeitang and investigate its clinical value. Methods 52 ARDS patients receiving mechanical ventilation at intensive care unit (ICU) were divided into the Qingfeitang treatment group and the control group, with 26 cases in each group. The EBC were collected by Ecoscreen condenser within 24 h after diagnosis of ARDS and on the 5th day of medication, and the venous blood were collected at the same time. The levels of ET-1 and PGE2 in the EBC and serum of different period were measured by EIA. Results (1) After treatment, The levels of ET-1 in EBC and serum of the Qingfeitang treatment group were significantly lower than those of the control group. (2) After treatment, the levels of PGE2 in serum of the Qingfeitang treatment group were significantly lower than that of the control group. (3) The oxygenation index difference before and after treatment of Qingfeitang in the treatment group was higher than in the control group. (4) The duration of mechanical ventilation of the Qingfeitang treatment group was significantly less than that of the control group. Conclusions Qingfeitang could be an effective method for alleviating acute respiratory distress syndrome.
6.The comparison of establishment of the acute myocardial infarction model between the beagle dogs and the mini-pigs by interventional technique
Xiaolong GU ; Jun HUANG ; Zhenghua DONG ; Huiyan LEI ; Zhihua GONG ; Yanfei WEN ; Dingcheng XIANG
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(9):1090-1092
Objective To explore the success rate and the risk of establishment of the acute myocardial infarction model between the beagle dogs and the mini-pigs by interventional technique ,further to provid theoretical basis for choose a more suitable animal model .Methods 6 dogs and 6 mini-pigs were anaesthetized ,then underwent the coronary arteriography via femoral artery .After is-chemic preconditioning the coronary balloon was inflated to occlude the middle left anterior descending coronary for 180 minutes . The electrocardiogram was examined throughout the operation and the pathological sections were examined until the animals were executed one week later .Results All beagle dogs survived ,while 1 case of mini-pigs dead(1/6) .There was 1 cases(1/6) of beagle dogs had acute myocardial infarction ,while 5(5/6)cases in mini-pigs .All mini-pigs had malignant arrhythmia(6/6) but never seen in beagle dogs .The time needed for building a model was similar between the two groups ,the difference had no statistical signifi-cance(P>0 .05) .Conclusion The risk of establish myocardial infarction model in mini-pigs is higher than beagle dogs ,but the suc-cess rate is still high ,it might be the better choice .
7.Grassroots health demonstration base construction for full-coverage promotion practice and achievement at the county level, based on the experiences in Haiyan County Emergency Base
Meizhen WU ; Zhihua LU ; Xiaodong MA ; Haozhong HU ; Yongliang GU ; Jinqi GAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2017;30(2):-
Objective To expand the influence and promotion effect of the grassroots health demonstration base of appropriate technology at county level,explore the practice model for full coverage.Methods Four consortium and eight units in the county were engaged into the whole process,the whole cycle,synchronous implementation;the promotion practices were divided into different stages with different focuses based on priority setting;Stratified training,classified promotion strategies were involved to carry out the appropriate technology for all 11 items covered.Results The technical promotion training,technical promotion applications were completed with full coverage in the county,gained high satisfaction from both medical staff and public.Enhanced the technology radiation ability,also the base's annual development was increasing year by year.Conclusions The base construction full coverage promotion experiences can be shared and learned by other areas which aims for the promotion of fit health techniques.
8. Gene identification in a family of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Lihong WANG ; Zhihua ZHANG ; Cuihong GU ; Li LIN ; Taoran WANG ; Changlai HAO
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2018;39(6):476-479
Objective:
To study the mutation of ENG, ACVRL1, and SMAD4 genes in one of a family of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) and explore its molecular pathogenesis.
Methods:
A family spectrum of a patient with a clinical diagnosis of HHT was surveyed. Peripheral blood samples from proband and their eldest were collected, and ENG, ACVRL1 and SMAD4 gene analysis was performed by chip capture high-throughput sequencing. The mutation detected was verified by Sanger.
Results:
9 of the 71 family members were diagnosed with HHT with the main manifestation of recurrent nasal bleeding. Genetic analysis showed that the proband and the eldest son of ENG gene exon 9 frameshift mutation: c.1502-1503insGG (p.Gly501GlyfsX18) , and mutations in ACVRL1 and SMAD4 genes were not detected.
Conclusion
The frameshift mutation c.1502-1503insGG (p.Gly501GlyfsX18) of the ENG gene is the genetic basis for the pathogenesis of this HHT family.
9.Roles of PIF1 helicase in cell cycle arrest induced by ionizing radiation
Zhongqiu LI ; Chao LI ; Degen ZHAO ; Yang YANG ; Xueping LI ; Yan ZENG ; Xiujie PAN ; Zhihua YANG ; Pingkun ZHOU ; Maoxiang ZHU ; Yongqing GU
Military Medical Sciences 2017;41(3):169-173,177
Objective To observe the effect of PIF1 knockdown on cell growth and cell cycle arrest induced by ionizing radiation.Methods HeLa cell lines that consistently down-regulated PIF1 were prepared by the lentivirus granules interfering technology and confirmed by real-time PCR and Western blotting.The effect of down-regulation of PIF1 on cell growth and cell cycle arrest induced by ionizing radiation was evaluated by cell counting and flow cytometry.Results HeLa cell lines consistently down-regulating PIF1 were established.The growth of HeLa that down-regulated PIF1 was inhibited greatly after 4 Gy of γ-ray irradiation.There was little cell proliferation until the 5th day post 4 Gy γ-ray.Moreover, the S phase block and G2/M phase block of PIF1 knock-downed cell lines were significantly delayed after 8 Gy γ-ray irradiation.Conclusion Knockdown of PIF1 can significantly enhance the radiation sensitivity and delayes the S phase block and G 2 /M phase block induced by ionizing radiation.
10.Effects of genistein-3'-sodium sulfonate on motor function and brain autophagy level in Parkinson disease model mice
Boxiang YUAN ; Qiaoqiao GU ; Zhihua HUANG ; Jinhua XUE
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2024;33(3):193-198
Objective:To explore the effects of genistein-3'-sodium sulfonate (GSS) on on motor function and brain autophagy levels in Parkinson disease (PD) model mice.Methods:Forty C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into control group, model group, low-dose GSS group (0.15 mg/kg), medium-dose GSS group (0.50 mg/kg) and high-dose GSS group (1.50 mg/kg), with 8 mice in each group.Mice in the model group and the high, medium, and low-dose GSS groups were injected intraperitoneally with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1, 2, 3, 6-tetrahydropyridine to establish the PD mouse model, then mice in high, medium and low-close GSS group were intraperitoneally injected with corresponding doses of GSS (once a day for 21 days). The mice in model group were injected with equal volume 0.9% sodium chloride solution(once a day for 21 days), while the control group mice were fed normally.After 21 days, the motor and cognitive abilities of mice were evaluated by gait analysis, open field test, rotarod test, and modified Y maze test.Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of LC3-Ⅱ and Beclin-1 proteins in the cerebral cortex and striatum tissues of mice.SPSS 26.0 software was used for data analysis.One-way ANOVA was used for normal distribution data comparison among multiple groups, and LSD test was used for further pairwise comparisons, while Kruskal-Wails H test was used for non normal distribution data comparison. Results:(1) Gait analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences in the stride length of left forelimb, left hindlimb, right hindlimb( F=5.93, 6.21, 3.78, all P<0.01) and regularity index( H=14.409, P<0.01). The regularity index of the model group mice was lower than that of the control group ( P<0.05), and the regularity indexes of the low, medium, and high-dose GSS groups were all higher than that of the model group (all P<0.05). (2)In the open field test, there were statistically significant differences in the total distance and speed of movement among the 5 groups ( F=5.49, 5.49, both P<0.01). The total distance and speed of movement in the model group were both lower than those in the control group (both P<0.05). The total distance and speed of movement in the medium-dose GSS group( (2 395.57±319.35) cm, (7.98±1.06) cm/s) and high-dose GSS group ((2 386.51±396.00) cm, (7.95±1.32) cm/s) were higher than those of the model group ((1 863.31±278.96) cm, (6.21±0.93) cm/s) and the low-dose GSS group ((1 956.90±297.15) cm, (6.52±0.99) cm/s) (all P<0.05). (3) In the rotarod test and modified Y maze test, there were significant differences in latency to fall and residence time among the 5 groups ( F=58.41, 9.90, both P<0.01). The latency to fall and residence time of model group were lower than those of control group (both P<0.05), while those in the medium-dose and high-dose GSS groups were higher than those in the model group and low-dose GSS group (all P<0.05). (4) Western blot results showed that there were significant differences in the expression levels of LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ ratio ( F=8.17, 15.47, both P<0.01)and Beclin-1 protein( F=29.07, 20.54, both P<0.01) in cerebral cortex and striatum among the five groups.The LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ ratio and Beclin-1 protein levels in the cerebral cortex ((0.51±0.14), (0.46±0.06)) and striatum ((0.58±0.09), (0.55±0.10)) of the model group were lower than those in the control group (cerebral cortex: (1.00±0.10), (1.00±0.05), striatumm: (1.00±0.06), (1.00±0.25), all P<0.01). The LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰratio and Beclin-1 protein in the medium-dose GSS group were higher than those in the model group, low-dose and high-dose GSS groups in both cerebral cortex and striatum (all P<0.05). The level of Beclin-1 of cerebral cortex in model group was lower than those in various doses of GSS group(all P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences of Beclin-1 protein levels between the model group mice and various doses of GSS groups in striatum (all P>0.05). Conclusion:GSS can improve the motor and cognitive functions of PD model mice, and the mechanism may be related to the upregulation of autophagic activity in the cerebral cortex and striatum of mice.