1.Effects of transforming growth factor-?_1 and transforming growth factor-? on the growth and invasive potentials of human bladder tumor cells
Zhijun DU ; Shukun HOU ; Zheng YAN
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;0(06):-
Objective To study the effects of transforming growth factor ?1 (TGF ?1) and transforming growth factor ? (TGF ?) on the growth and invasive potentials in human bladder tumor cells. Methods The effects of TGF ?1 and TGF ? on the growth of EJ cell line and the effects on MMPs and TIMP 2 were studied by means of MTT,Western Blot and RT PCR methods. Results (1)TGF ?1 and TGF ? tended to inhibit the growth of EJ cells but statistically nonsigficant.(2)Higher levles of MMP 9 mRNA but lower levels of MMP 2,TIMP 2,MT1 MMP mRNA were found in EJ cells following the treatment with TGF ?1.The same was true for the expression of MMP 2,TIMP 2 mRNA in TGF ? groups.However,MMP 9 mRNA was not found in both TGF ? groups and the control groups. (3)TGF ?1 ( 0.1 , 1.0 ng/ml) enhanced MMP 2 protein but not the TIMP 2 protein,while TGF ?1 ( 5.0 , 10.0 ng/ml)decreased TIMP 2 protein but not on MMP 2.In TGF ? groups,when the concentration was 1.0 , 5.0 , 10.0 ng/ml,TIMP 2 protein expression was decreased but MMP 2 did not.When the concentration reached 100.0 ng/ml,it increased MMP 2 protein level,not the TIMP 2 protein. Conclusions TGF ?1 and TGF? do not inhibit the proliferation of EJ cells whereas the enhanced invasiveness and metastasis may be associated with regulating the expression of MMPs and TIMP 2.
2.Expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-2 in bladder carcinoma as a prognostic marker
Kexin XU ; Shukun HOU ; Zhijun DU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;0(04):-
Objective To detect both the protein and gene expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP 2,MMP 9) and its tissue inhibitor (TIMP 2) in tissues of bladder transitional cell carcinoma (BTCC), and to study the correlation with the grading and staging of the neoplasm and with the prognosis. Methods 41 human BTCC ,15 normal bladder tissue were studied by Western Blot and RT PCR analysis followed by computer assisted image analysis in order to detect the A values of their expression. Results In BTCC, the A value of MMP 2, MMP 9 were increased significantly as compared to normal bladder epithelium. There was no statistical significant difference of A value of TIMP 2 between normal bladder tissue and bladder cancer tissue. The ratio of MMP 2/TIMP 2 in bladder cancer showed statistical significantly difference as compared with normal bladder tissue. Conclusions This study demonstrated there was a high expression of MMP 2 and MMP 9 in BTCC,by which collagen Ⅳ inside basement membrane of bladder was damaged.However, the ratio of MMP 2/TIMP 2 has more prognostic value than the expression of MMP 2 and MMP 9 alone.
3.The influences of endostatin on bladder tumor growth and its mechanism
Shukun HOU ; Zhijun DU ; Xiaofeng WANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;0(10):-
Objective To evaluate the inhibitory effect of endostatin on bladder tumor and to investigate the possible mechanism of the inhibition. Methods (1)By means of MTT method,the effects of endostatin on ECV304 and EJ cells proliferation were studied.(2)Ten nude mice were subcutaneously implanted with EJ bladder tumor cells (1?10 7/ml). After the tumor volume exceeded 100~200 mm 3,the mice were randomized into two groups.One group received recombinant human endostatin (2 mg?kg -1 ?d -1 ) whereas the other group received PBS as control.All the treatment lasted 21 days.(3) After that,the mice were sacrificed and then MMPs and TIMPs mRNA expression were measured in implanted tumor by RT PCR and Western blot method. Results (1)Endostatin inhibits ECV304 proliferation stimulated with bFGF (5 ng/ml).In addition,we report for the first time that endostatin also inhibits EJ cells proliferation.(2)The mean tumor weight of endostatin treated group (0.70?0.16 g) was significantly lower than that of control group (1.14?0.21)g, P
4.Effects of transforming growth factor-β1 and transforming growth factor-α on the growth and invasive potentials of human bladder tumor cells
Zhijun DU ; Shukun HOU ; Zheng YAN
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;22(6):332-335
Objective To study the effects of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α) on the growth and invasive potentials in human bladder tumor cells. Methods The effects of TGF-β1 and TGF-α on the growth of EJ cell line and the effects on MMPs and TIMP-2 were studied by means of MTT,Western Blot and RT-PCR methods. Results (1)TGF-β1 and TGF-α tended to inhibit the growth of EJ cells but statistically nonsigficant.(2)Higher levles of MMP-9 mRNA but lower levels of MMP-2,TIMP-2,MT1-MMP mRNA were found in EJ cells following the treatment with TGF-β1.The same was true for the expression of MMP-2,TIMP-2 mRNA in TGF-α groups.However,MMP-9 mRNA was not found in both TGF-α groups and the control groups. (3)TGF-β1 (0.1,1.0 ng/ml) enhanced MMP-2 protein but not the TIMP-2 protein,while TGF-β1 (5.0,10.0 ng/ml)decreased TIMP-2 protein but not on MMP-2.In TGF-α groups,when the concentration was 1.0,5.0,10.0ng/ml,TIMP-2 protein expression was decreased but MMP-2 did not.When the concentration reached 100.0 ng/ml,it increased MMP-2 protein level,not the TIMP-2 protein. Conclusions TGF-β1 and TGFα do not inhibit the proliferation of EJ cells whereas the enhanced-invasiveness and metastasis may be associated with regulating the expression of MMPs and TIMP-2.
5.Single center's experience of ABO-incompatible liver transplantation in 20 cases
Weiye ZHANG ; Yonglin DENG ; Jiancun HOU ; Zhijun ZHU ; Zhongyang SHEN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2012;27(8):609-612
ObjectiveTo summarize 20 ABO-incompatible liver transplantation cases in our hospital and explore the treatment strategy. MethodsFrom January 2009 to July 2011,20 cases donorrecipient ABO blood type not-identical liver transplantation was performed at our hospital. 16 cases were ABO-incompatible(ABO-Ⅰ) and 4 were ABO-compatible(ABO-C ).The median follow-up was (13.3 ± 9.2) months.ResultsExcept preoperative MELD score,there were no significant difference in other perioperative data,the incidence of postoperative complications and the cumulative survival rate between ABO-C and ABO-Ⅰ group.There were 5 deaths in 20 cases,2 cases in ABO-C group and 3 cases in ABO-Ⅰ group,survival rate was 75%.The cause of death was perioperative multiple organ failure in 2 cases,liver cancer recurrence in 2 cases and cerebral hemorrhage in 1 case.There were 2 cases of acute rejection,3 cases of biliary complications and 3 cases of portal vein thrombosis developing postoperatively. Eleven patients had increased serum creatinine after operation,preoperative high creatinine existed in 6 cases and it maintained posttransplant high level for more than 7 days,the serum creatinine level in other 7 patients was back to normal level in 7 days.ConclusionsA combination splenectomy before the portal vein reperfusion,the protocol of basiliximab,tacrolimus (TAC)/mycophenolate mofetil (MMF)/steroids immunosuppression treatment,postoperative peripheral vascular dilatation treatment by Alprostadil,help achieve favorable outcome in selected patients who underwent ABO-incompatible liver transplant.
6.Characteristics of patients with hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in Xi'an
Jinsong LI ; Zhijun CHEN ; Tiejun HOU ; Zhenghua CAI ; Yuan XING
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2012;(12):740-743
Objective To describe the clinical features of patients with hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in popular period and other period.Methods All the HFRS patients from epidemic areas in Xi' an were surveyed retrospectively.The sociodemographic data,symptom characteristics and laboratory test results were collected.Chi-square test,rank test were used to analyze the data.Results Totally 429 HFRS cases were recruited including 280 male (65.3%) and the male/female ratio was 1.9 ∶ 1.Adults with 16-60 years of age were the main group,which accounted for 74.8% of the total cases.The constituent ratios of cases with 16-60 years of age in popular period and other period were 76.1% (245/322) and 71.0% (76/107),respectively; the sex ratios were 1.93∶1 and 1.74∶1,respectively; the time from fever onset to hospitalization was 3 d and 4 d,respectively; the time of hospitalization was both 10 d; the proportions of emergency cases were 59.8% (189/316) and 67.6% (71/105),respectively; the proportions of cured cases were 56.4% (181/321) and 43.4% (46/106),respectively.The clinical features were not significantly different between popular period and other period (all P>0.05).The immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody positive rate was 85.4% (315/369) and those in popular period and other period were 88.4% (251/ 284) and 75.3% (64/85),respectively (x2 =8.968,P<0.01).There was a positive correlation between symptom severity and outcome of discharge (x2=18.558,P< 0.01),the more slight symptoms were related with the better outcome.Conclusion The clinical features are similar in cases from popular period and other period from Jan 2008 to Jun 2011.
7.Changes of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 in Serum of Patients with Obstructive Jaundice
Lanning YIN ; Zhijun HOU ; Ailin SONG ; Zhimin KOU
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery 2003;0(04):-
Objective To study the changes of insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1) in serum of patients with obstructive jaundice.Methods The clinical data of 20 patients with obstructive jaundice were collected and the measurement of serum TNF-?,ALT, ALP, endotoxin and IGF-1 were performed. Results The serum IGF-1 in obstructive jaundice was significantly lower than that in gallbladder stone(P
8.Safety and effectiveness of drug-eluting stent versus coronary artery bypass grafting for left anterior descending coronary artery stenosis: a systematic review
Liang HOU ; Laibo YIN ; Jialong ZHU ; Zhijun ZHU ; Siyuan HU
Military Medical Sciences 2017;41(6):524-529
Objective To systematically review the efficacy and safety of drug-eluting stent(DES) versus coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG) in the treatment of left anterior descending coronary artery(CAD) stenosis.Methods Literature about the efficacy and safety of DES versus CABG for LAD stenosis was retrieved from digital databases of MEDLINE, EMbase, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library by November 2016.Data extraction and quality assessment of included studies were conducted by two independent reviewers.RevMan 5.3 software was used to perform meta-analysis.Results Ten studies involving 9771 patients were finally included.The results of meta-analysis showed that there was no significant difference in mortality [RR=0.88,95%CI(0.70,1.11),P=0.28],major adverse cardiovascular events[MACE,RR=1.04,95%CI(0.88,1.24),P=0.63] or myocardial infarction [MI,RR=0.92,95%CI(0.56,1.53),P=0.75], but PCI-DES significantly increased the risk of TVR [OR=2.43,95%CI(1.61,3.69),P<0.0001].Conclusion For LAD stenosis, PCI-DES strategy causes as high a rate of mortality, MACE and MI as CABG or DES, but PCI-DES can significantly increase the risk of TVR, so we should be cautious clinically.
9.The assessment of gastric emptying function of diabetic gastroparesis by gastroenteric contrastenhanced ultrasonography
Jun WU ; Zhijun ZHAO ; Gaiping ZHAO ; Yucang HU ; Xiaodong HOU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(33):10-12
Objective To detect the changes of gastric emptying function by gastroenteric contrastenhanced ultrasonography and to offer the evidence for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic gastroparesis.Methods The gastric emptying function was measured by gastroenteric contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in 35 cases of diabetic gastroparesis (DGP,DGP group) and 35 volunteers (control group).The gastric emptying rate(GER) and emptying time(ET) after taking orally gastroenteric ultrasound developer in DGP group were observed and compared with control group.Results The GER in DGP group was lower than that in control group [(27.05 ± 11.32)% vs.(45.38 ± 15.08) %] (P < 0.05).The ET in DGP group was longer than that in control group[(102.43 ± 15.76) min vs.(75.31 ± 11.52) min] (P < 0.05).Conclusions The method of gastroenteric contrast-enhanced ultrasonography is a simple,and repeatable imaging method,which can be used to make a real-time assessment on the gastric dynamic changes,but don't influence gastroenteric function and can provide a dependent and noninvasive examine means for clinical physician to test the gastric emptying function in DGP.
10.Effects of different resuscitation modalities on post-resuscitation myocardial apoptosis in porcine models of cardiac arrest
Wei GU ; Chunsheng LI ; Wenpeng YIN ; Xiaomin HOU ; Zhijun GUO ; Da ZHANG ; Caijun WU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2013;(1):11-17
Objective To confirm whether in post-resuscitation myocardial dysfunction involved in myocyte apoptosis mechanism in porcine model of cardiac arrest and apoptosis index varied from different modalities of cardiopulmonary resuscitation or not.Methods A total of 22 WZSP inbred small swine were randomly (random number) divided into sham operation group (SHAM) (n =6),defibrillation first group (DF,n =8) and chest compression first group (CF,n =8).Eight minutes after ventricular fibrillation was set up,standard CPR was carried out subsequently after defibrillation in porcine models of cardiac arrest in DF group and defibrillation after standard CPR in CF group,and hemodynamics were monitored.Twentyfour hours after restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC),animals were sacrificed,and myocardial specimens were examined with electron microscopy,Western blot,quantitative RT-PCR,and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay.The experimental data were analyzed by SPSS 17.0.Student's t test was employed for comparisons between two groups.Differences within groups at different time intervals were compared with repeated measures ANOVA.A two-tailed value of P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results Myocardial function was significantly impaired after ROSC.Levels of Bcl-2,Bax and caspase-3 protein was markedly increased in the CF and DF groups than those in the SHAM group (P < 0.05) at 24 h after ROSC,while Bcl-2/Bax was significantly reduced in the CF and DF group compared with the SHAM group (P < 0.05),and much more apoptotic cells were observed in cardiac arrest animals in comparison with sham-operation animals (P < 0.05).Six hours after ROSC,hemodynamic indicators improved significantly in group DF than those in group CF,but Bcl-2,Bax and caspase-3 protein levels and apoptotic index were not significantly different bewteen the DF group and CF group (P > 0.05).Conclusions Caspase-3-mediated apoptosis might be one of the main pathological mechanisms of postresuscitation myocardial injury in a porcine model of cardiac arrest,but there was no statistically significant difference in apoptosis index between two resuscitation modalities,showing no one modality was superior over another.