1.Development of maintenance learning machine of ventilator for teaching
Guangxing ZHANG ; Dewu YANG ; Zhun QIU
China Medical Equipment 2017;14(4):45-48
Objective: To design a new type of maintenance learning machine of ventilator for teaching and experiment combined with electronic technology course of higher vocational education. Methods: ACM804 ventilator was chosen as prototype machine and the electronic technology course of higher vocational education was chosen as theory basis. The designs of internal circuit and gas circuit of prototype machine were improved, besides, some test points and failure points were designed for teaching in classroom. Results: This machine not only could realize all functions of prototype machine, but also could carry forward test teaching and contribute students to maintain common failure in accordance with course content. Conclusion: Through the design of teaching experiment and using of learning machine, the new machine has achieved better teaching effect for students to grasp machine theory and operate actual circuit.
2.Amelioration of mitochondrial dysfunction in heart failure through S-sulfhydration of Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinaseⅡ
WU DAN ; HU QING-XUN ; ZHU DE-QIU ; ZHU YI-ZHUN
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2017;31(10):1025-1026
OBJECTIVE To determine the functional role of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in protecting against mitochondrial dysfunction in heart failure through the inhibition of Ca2 +/calmodulin-dependent protein kinaseⅡ (CaMKⅡ) using wild type and CSE knockout mouse models. METHODS Continuous subcutaneous injection isoprenaline (7.5 mg·kg-1·d-1), once a day for 4 weeks to induce heart failure in Male C57BL/6 (6-8 weeks old) mice and CSE-/- mice. 150 μmol·L-1 H2O2 was used to induce oxidative stress in H9c2 cells. Echocardiograph was used to detect cardiac parameters. H&E stain and Masson stain was to observation histopathological changes. Western blot was used to detect protein expression and activity. The siRNA was used to silence protein expression. HPLC was used to detect H2S level. Biotin assay was used to detect the level of S- sulfhydration protein. RESULTS Treatment with S-propyl-L-cysteine (SPRC) or sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS), modulators of blood H2S levels, attenuated the development of heart failure in animals, reduced lipid peroxidation, and preserved mitochondrial function. The inhibition CaMKⅡ phosphorylation by SPRC and NaHS as demonstrated using both in vivo and in vitro models corresponded with the cardioprotective effects of these compounds. Interestingly, CaMKⅡ activity was found to be elevated in CSE-/- mice as compared to wild type animals and the phosphorylation status of CaMKⅡ appeared to relate to the severity of heart failure. Importantly, in wild type mice SPRC was found to promote S-sulfhydration of CaMKII leading to reduced activity of this protein however, in CSE-/- mice S-sulfhydration was abolished following SPRC treatment. CONCLUSION A novel mechanism depicting a role of S-sulfhydration in the regulation of CaMKⅡ is presented. SPRC mediated S-sulfhydration of CaMKII was found to inhibit CaMKⅡ activity and to preserve cardiovascular homeostasis.
3.Amelioration of mitochondrial dysfunction in heart failure through S-sulfhydration of Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinaseⅡ
WU DAN ; HU QING-XUN ; ZHU DE-QIU ; ZHU YI-ZHUN
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2017;31(10):976-976
OBJECTIVE To determine the functional role of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in protecting against mitochondrial dysfunction in heart failure through the inhibition of Ca2 +/calmodulin-dependent protein kinaseⅡ (CaMKⅡ) using wild type and CSE knockout mouse models. METHODS Continuous subcutaneous injection isoprenaline (7.5 mg·kg-1 per day), once a day for 4 weeks to induce heart failure in male C57BL/6 (6-8 weeks old) mice and CSE-/- mice. 150 μmol·L-1 H2O2 was used to induce oxidative stress in H9c2 cells. Echocardiograph was used to detect cardiac parameters. H&E stain and Masson stain was to observation histopathological changes. Western blot was used to detect protein expression and activity. The siRNA was used to silence protein expression. HPLC was used to detect H2S level. Biotin assay was used to detect the level of S-sulfhydration protein. RESULTS Treatment with S-propyl-L-cysteine (SPRC) or sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS), modulators of blood H2S levels, attenuated the development of heart failure in animals, reduced lipid peroxidation, and preserved mitochondrial function. The inhibition CaMKⅡ phosphorylation by SPRC and NaHS as demonstrated using both in vivo and in vitro models corresponded with the cardioprotective effects of these compounds. Interestingly, CaMKⅡ activity was found to be elevated in CSE-/- mice as compared to wild type animals and the phosphorylation status of CaMK Ⅱ appeared to relate to the severity of heart failure. Importantly, in wild type mice SPRC was found to promote S-sulfhydration of CaMKⅡ leading to reduced activity of this protein however, in CSE-/- mice S-sulfhydration was abolished following SPRC treatment. CONCLUSION A novel mechanism depicting a role of S-sulfhydration in the regulation of CaMKⅡ is presented. SPRC mediated S-sulfhydration of CaMKⅡ was found to inhibit CaMKⅡ activity and to preserve cardiovascular homeostasis.
4.Investigation of Correlation between Parameters of Thrombelastogram and Platelet Count in Perioperative Patients
Xiao-Jing CHENG ; Zhun XING ; Qiu-Shi WANG ; Yan-Jing HE
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2018;33(2):121-124
Objective To investigate thrombelastogram (TEG) correlation between parameters and platelet count in perioperative period patients.Methods Selected 139 patients,69 cases with thrombocytopenia,35 cases with normal platelet number and 35 cases with thrombocytosis from 2012 January to 2014 May,monitored TEG,blood coagulation function and the change of blood routine during perioperative period.Spearman test was used to analyze the different level of platelet count and other coagulation parameters.Results The positive correlation between platelet count and TEG parameters were:MA (r=0.57,P<0.57),Angle (r=0.54,P<0.000 1),CI (r=0.57,P<0.000 1),and R was negatively correlated with platelet count (r=-0.27,P<0.000 1).There was no significant correlation between PT,APTT and platelet count.In mild lack of platelet group [(87.34 ± 10.43) × 109/L] and normal group [(198.47 ± 45.30) × 109/L],platelet count was positively correlated with MA and Angle.In severe lower [(39.33±10.63) × 109/L] and higher group [(330.34±35.43) × 109/L],there was no correlation between platelet platelet count with MA or Angle.Conclusion Platelet count was significantly correlated with CI,Angle and MA,but in patients with moderately severe lower platelet and platelet increase the platelet count do not reflect the aggregation function,MA is more sensitive response to platelet function.
5.Application of holographic image navigation in urological laparoscopic and robotic surgery
Gang ZHU ; Jinchun XING ; Guobin WENG ; Zhiquan HU ; Ningchen LI ; He ZHU ; Pingsheng GAO ; Zhihua WANG ; Weizhi ZHU ; Kai ZHANG ; Hongbo LI ; Zhun WU ; Rui ZHU ; Xifeng WEI ; Yanan WANG ; Qun XIE ; Bing FU ; Xinghuan WANG ; Lin QI ; Xin YAO ; Tiejun PAN ; Delin WANG ; Nan LIU ; Jianguang QIU ; Jianggen YANG ; Bao ZHANG ; Zhuowei LIU ; Hui HAN ; Gang LI ; Bin ZHANG ; Manli NA ; Jingjing LU ; Lei WANG ; Zichen ZHAO ; Yanqun NA
Chinese Journal of Urology 2020;41(2):131-137
Objective To evaluate the clinical value of holographic image navigation in urological laparoscopic and robotic surgery.Methods The data of patients were reviewed retrospectively for whom accepted holographic image navigation laparoscopic and robotic surgery from Jan.2019 to Dec.2019 in Beijing United Family Hospital and other 18 medical centers,including 78 cases of renal tumor,2 cases of bladder cancer,2 cases of adrenal gland tumor,1 cases of renal cyst,1 case of prostate cancer,1 case of sweat gland carcinoma with lymph node metastasis,1 case of pelvic metastasis after radical cystectomy.All the patients underwent operations.In the laparoscopic surgery group,there were 27 cases of partial nephrectomy,1 case of radical prostatectomy,2 cases of radical cystectomy and 2 cases of adrenalectomy.In the da Vinci robotic surgery group of 54 cases,there were 51 cases of partial nephrectomy,1 case of retroperitoneal lymph node dissection,1 case of retroperitoneal bilateral renal cyst deroofing and 1 case of resection of pelvic metastasis.There were 41 partial nephrectomy patients with available clinical data for statistic,with a median age of 53.5 years (range 24-76),including 26 males and 15 females.The median R.E.N.A.L score was 7.8 (range 4-11).Before the operation,the engineers established the holographic image based on the contrast CT images and reports.The surgeon applied the holographic image for preoperative planning.During the operation,the navigation was achieved by real time fusing holographic images with the laparoscopic surgery images in the screen.Results All the procedures had been complete uneventfully.The holographic images helped surgeon in understanding the visual three-dimension structure and relation of vessels supplying tumor or resection tissue,lymph nodes and nerves.By manipulating the holographic images extracorporeally,the fused image guide surgeons about location vessel,lymph node and other important structure and then facilitate the delicate dissection.For the 41 cases with available clinical data including 23 cases of robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy and 18 cases of laparoscopic nephrectomy,the median operation time was 140 (range 50-225) min,the median warm ischemia time was 23 (range 14-60) min,the median blood loss was 80(range 5-1 200) ml.In the robotic surgery group,the median operation time was 140 (range 50-215)min,the median warm i schemia time was 21 (range 17-40)min,the median blood loss was 150(range 30-1 200)ml.In the laparoscopic surgery group,the median operation time was 160(range 80-225)min,the median warm ischemia time was 25 (range 14-60)min,the median blood loss was 50 (range 5-1 200) ml.All the patients had no adjacent organ injury during operation.There were 2 cases with Clavien Ⅱ complications.One required transfusion and the other one suffered hematoma post-operation.However,the tumors were located in the renal hilus for these 2 cases and the R.E.N.A.L scores were both 11.Conclusions Holographic image navigation can help location and recognize important anatomic structures during the surgical procedures..This technique will reduce the tissue injury,decrease the complications and improve the success rate of surgery.
6.Expression and Significance of Lactate Dehydrogenase A in Renal Cell Carcinoma
Wen-han QIU ; Ding-zhun LIAO ; Yi-yu SHENG ; Hai-yun XIONG ; Jun LI
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(5):816-822
ObjectiveTo analyze the expression of Lactate dehydrogenase A(LDHA) in both renal cell carcinoma (RCC) tissue and RCC cell lines, and to investigate the impact of LDHA expression on the progression of RCC. MethodsFrom June 2018 to June 2022, totally 52 cases of RCC tissue samples and 49 cases of para-cancerous tissue samples were collected through surgical procedures from our hospital. LDHA expression was detected using immunohistochemistry (IHC). The expression levels of LDHA in vitro were also detected in the normal human proximal tubule epithelial cell line HK-2 and renal cell carcinoma cell lines A498, Caki-2, ACHN, and 786-O by using qRT-PCR and Western blot. A recombinant plasmid carrying LDHA-shRNA was constructed and then transfected into 786-O cells to down-regulate the expression of LDHA. Tumor proliferative capacity was monitored using CCK-8 assay, clonal formation assay and EdU assessments. Additionally, cell glycolytic activity was assessed through glucose uptake assay, lactate secretion assay, and ECAR analysis. ResultsIHC analysis revealed significantly higher expression of LDHA in RCC tissue compared to adjacent tissues(P<0.05). Furthermore, RCC tissues with higher TNM stage exhibited greater expression of LDHA than those with lower TNM stage (P<0.05). The results of qRT-PCR and Western blot demonstrated that the expression of LDHA in each RCC cell line was significantly higher than that in HK-2(P<0.05). After blocking the expression of LDHA in 786-O, there was a significant down-regulation of cell proliferation and glycolysis capacity (P<0.05). ConclusionsThe expression of LDHA in RCC tissue and RCC cell lines is significantly overexpressed compared with normal one, particularly in those with higher TNM stage. Knockdown of the expression of LDHA significantly suppresses cell proliferation and aerobic glycolysis capacity in 786-O.
7.Failure mode and long-term survival after neoadjuvant therapy for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Ruiqi WANG ; Lin WANG ; Xiao HU ; Honglian MA ; Guoqin QIU ; Zhun WANG ; Xiaojiang SUN ; Yongling JI ; Xiaojing LAI ; Wei FENG ; Liming SHENG ; Yuezhen WANG ; Xia ZHOU ; Youhua JIANG ; Changchun WANG ; Qiang ZHAO ; Xun YANG ; Jinshi LIU ; Jian ZENG ; Haitao JIANG ; Pu LI ; Xianghui DU ; Qixun CHEN ; Yujin XU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2023;32(4):301-306
Objective:To analyze the fail mode of neoadjuvant therapy combined with surgery for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after long-term follow-up.Methods:Clinical data of consecutive 238 patients with locally advanced resectable ESCC who underwent neoadjuvant therapy combined with surgery in Zhejiang Cancer Hospital from September 2012 to October 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The failure mode in the whole cohort was analyzed after long-term follow-up. The overall survival (OS) and disease free survival (DFS) rates were analyzed by Kaplan-Meier method. Survival differences were determined by log-rank test.Results:The pathological complete response (pCR) rate was 42.0% in 238 patients. After a median follow-up of 46.1 months, tumor progression occurred in 96 patients (40.3%), including 25 patients (10.5%) with local recurrence, 61 patients (25.6%) with distant metastases, and 10 patients (4.2%) with simultaneous local recurrence and distant metastases. The median OS and DFS were 64.7 months and 49.9 months. And the 3-, 5-, and 7-year OS and DFS rates were 70.0%, 52.8%, 36.4% and 63.5%, 42.5%, and 30.0%, respectively. The 3-, 5-, and 7-year locoregional recurrence-free survival rates and distant metastasis-free survival rates were 86.0%, 71.4%, 61.2% and 70.6%, 55.9%, 43.0%. Compared with non-pCR patients, the overall progression rate and distant metastasis rate of pCR patients were lower (26.0% vs. 50.7%, 16.0% vs. 32.6%, both P<0.05). And the 3-, 5-, and 7-year OS (83.0% vs. 60.2%, 69.7% vs. 41.7%, 50.4% vs. 27.7%, all P<0.001) and DFS rates (80.4% vs. 51.4%, 63.9% vs. 31.2%, 45.9% vs. 20.3%, all P<0.001) were significantly better in pCR patients. Conclusions:Distant metastasis is the main failure mode of patients with locally advanced ESCC after neoadjuvant therapy. Patients with postoperative pCR can achieve better long-term survival.
8.Ethnobotanical study of Juenang cultural area in Rangtang county of northwestern Sichuan.
Tao QIU ; Hui SUN ; Hong-Lan WANG ; Yi ZHOU ; Ri-Jie LOU ; Ping YANG ; Wen-Tao ZHU ; Hong-Bing SUN ; Jiu-Zhen DU ; Ge ZHUN ; Shun-Yuan JIANG ; Xiao-Qin WANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2020;45(3):689-696
Indigenous knowledge and traditional culture for sustainable use of native plants in Juenang cultural region of Rangtang county, Aba Zang and Qiang Prefecture of Sichuan province, have been characterized in this paper followed the principles and methods of ethnobotany. The results indicate that 38 species from 27 families(including 6 species of fungi) are ethnobotanically used commonly in this area. Of 38 species of the native plants, 13 species from 12 families are collected for eatables and vegetables, 12 families and 16 species of indigenous plants for medicinal and edible use, 4 species from 4 families for decoration, 4 species from 4 families used for building materials or firewood, and 1 species from 1 families used for religious folklore. Under the influence of Juenang culture and Tibetan culture, indigenous knowledge such as instinctive reverence and gratitude for nature, protection ecological environment and habitats, and moderate use of natural resources(especially wild bioresource), have been gotten passed on from generation to generation in Juenang culture region of Rangtang county, which is of great significance to the protection of local bioresources and environment, including ethnic medicinal plants, and also to provide practical guidance for biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration in those alpine ecological vulnerable areas.
Biodiversity
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Conservation of Natural Resources
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