1.Paris saponin I induces G(2)/M cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in human gastric carcinoma SGC7901 cells.
Meifang, XIAO ; Xiahong, DAI ; Xinchun, HE ; Rongrong, ZHOU ; Baoxin, ZHANG ; Guansheng, HU ; Zebing, HUANG ; Xuegong, FAN
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2011;31(6):768-72
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Paris saponin I (PS I) on human gastric carcinoma cell growth and apoptosis and to explore the potential mechanisms. The proliferation of SGC7901 cells was monitored by the MTT cell viability assay, while the nuclear morphology of apoptotic cells was assessed by Hoechst 33258 staining. Flow cytometry was performed to analyze the cell cycle progression of propidium iodide (PI)-stained SGC7901 cells and the apoptotic rate of annexin V/PI-stained cells. Western blotting was used to examine the expression of several cell cycle proteins, including cyclin B1 and Cdk1, and the apoptosis-regulated proteins Bcl-2, Bax, cytochrome c, procaspase-9, and procaspase-3. The MTT assay demonstrated that PS I could induce significant dose- and time-dependent inhibition of SGC7901 cell proliferation. Marked morphological changes, including condensation of chromatin, nuclear fragmentation and apoptotic bodies were clearly shown on Hoechst 33258 staining. PSI treatment also resulted in the disruption of the cell cycle at G(2)/M and the induction of apoptosis. Following PSI treatment, the cell cycle-related proteins cyclin B1 and Cdk1 were down-regulated. Expression of the pro-apoptotic protein Bax was increased, while anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 decreased. PSI treatment resulted in elevated cytoplasmic cytochrome c and activation of the apoptotic proteases caspase-9 and caspase-3. These data indicate that PS acts as an inhibitor of proli I feration in SGC7901 cells by inducing cell cycle arrest and mitochondria-dependent apoptosis. PSI is a potential therapeutic agent against human gastric carcinoma.
2.Therapeutic Effect of Balance Cupping Therapy on Non-specific Low Back Pain
Baoxin LIU ; Min XU ; Chengjun HUANG ; Lisong MA ; Yuming LOU ; Zhu LIANG ; Weibin LIANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2008;14(6):572-573
Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of balance cupping therapy on non-specific low back pain.Methods 75 patients with non-specific low back pain were randomly divided into the control group (n=25), cupping therapy group (n=25) and balance cupping therapy group (n=25). The patients in the control group were received diclofenac sodium enteric-coated capsule; the cases in other two groups were treated with cupping therapy and balance cupping therapy separately. After 3 weeks' treatment, the changes of the visual analogous scores and Oswestry disability index of two groups' patients were observed.Results The visual analogous scores and Oswestry disability index of the balance cupping therapy group were significantly lower than that of the control group and cupping therapy group ( P<0.05) after 3 weeks' treatment. But between the control group and cupping therapy group there was no difference.Conclusion Balance cupping therapy is one of effective treatment methods for non-specific low back pain.
3.Paris Saponin Ⅰ Induces G2/M Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis in Human Gastric Carcinoma SGC7901 Cells
XIAO MEIFANG ; DAI XIAHONG ; HE XINCHUN ; ZHOU RONGRONG ; ZHANG BAOXIN ; HU GUANSHENG ; HUANG ZEBING ; FAN XUEGONG
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2011;31(6):768-772
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Paris saponin Ⅰ (PS Ⅰ ) on human gastric carcinoma cell growth and apoptosis and to explore the potential mechanisms.The proliferation of SGC7901 cells was monitored by the MTT cell viability assay,while the nuclear morphology of apoptotic cells was assessed by Hoechst 33258 staining.Flow cytometry was performed to analyze the cell cycle progression of propidium iodide (PI)-stained SGC7901 cells and the apoptotic rate of annexin V/PI-stained cells.Western blotting was used to examine the expression of several cell cycle proteins,including cyclin B1 and Cdkl,and the apoptosis-regulated proteins Bcl-2,Bax,cytochrome c,procaspase-9,and procaspase-3.The MTT assay demonstrated that PSⅠ could induce significant doseand time-dependent inhibition of SGC7901 cell proliferation.Marked morphological changes,including condensation of chromatin,nuclear fragmentation and apoptotic bodies were clearly shown on Hoechst 33258 staining.PSⅠ treatment also resulted in the disruption of the cell cycle at G2/M and the induction of apoptosis.Following PSⅠ treatment,the cell cycle-related proteins cyclin B 1 and Cdk1 were downregulated.Expression of the pro-apoptotic protein Bax was increased,while anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2decreased.PSⅠ treatment resulted in elevated cytoplasmic cytochrome c and activation of the apoptotic proteases caspase-9 and caspase-3.These data indicate that PSⅠ acts as an inhibitor of proliferation in SGC7901 cells by inducing cell cycle arrest and mitochondria-dependent apoptosis.PSⅠ is a potential therapeutic agent against human gastric carcinoma.
4.Application of total hip revision in femur side with AML prosthesis
Yujun LI ; Hong ZHANG ; Yixiong ZHOU ; Baoxin DOU ; Jianhua YIN ; Hui XU ; Wei LI ; Xiaozhong GUO ; Chunyu ZHANG ; Yixin ZHOU ; Deyong HUANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2006;0(20):-
Objective Studying the experience of total hip revision in the femur side with AML prosthesis retrospectively,and to analyze its value.Methods Thirty-five cases were revised with AML prosthesis after failed total hip arthroplasty in the femur side,the bone loss was I-Ⅲb according to Paprosky classification.Results Mean follow-up periods was 17 months,no screenage of prosthesis subside,migrating and more bone loss were showed in all cases postoperatively.Mean Harris score was increased from 37 to 92.Conclusion AML prosthesis is a good choice for the total hip revision in the femur side with I-Ⅲb by Paprosky classification.
5.Community hypertension in Pearl River Delta of Guangdong Province: medication adherence and its influential factors
Man ZHANG ; Haoxiang WANG ; Zhipeng YANG ; Zhijie HUANG ; Wensen OU ; Wenlin WU ; Baoxin CHEN ; Yongyi ZHONG ; Jinming WANG ; Yongqing MIAO ; Jiaji WANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2018;12(2):97-102
Objective To investigate medication adherence and its influencing factors in community-based hypertensive patients in the Pearl River Delta of Guangdong Province, and lay the foundation for the development of targeted compliance interventions. Methods Between July 2015 and October 2016, a multi-stage cluster sampling method was used to conduct a community-based diagnostic survey in the Pearl River Delta region.A total of 1 829 community-based hypertension patients in this survey population were used to investigate medication adherence, the factors of which were derived through a multi-factor logistics regression analysis.Results The average medication-adherence score of hypertensive patients surveyed in this study was (4.6 ± 1.8), and patients with good medication adherence accounted for 62.82%(1 149/1 829).There were significant differences in medication adherence among patients according to their age, household registration types, marital status, level of education, employment status, medical payment methods,per capita monthly household income,drinking status,and family history of hypertension (P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis found that medication adherence was affected substantially by the type of household registration:local household types (OR= 0.537, 95% CI: 0.415-0.695); education level: college,bachelor and above (OR=2.139,95% CI:1.100-4.160); employment status: self-paying (OR=0.591, 95% CI: 0.376-0.930); and a family history of hypertension (OR= 1.279, 95% CI: 1.012-1.617).Conclusions It is necessary to pay more attention to medication adherence in patients with hypertension in communities.Given the influencing factors and characteristics illuminated by this study,it is suggested that various measures be taken to prevent and intervene in poor medication adherence, to improve the curative effect of hypertensive patients in communities.
6.Survey on satisfaction of clinical interns under the merging mode of standardized residency training and clinical practice
Xiaopeng LIU ; Yanru LI ; Baoxin HU ; Xiaoyu HUANG ; Hua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2023;22(1):87-90
Objective:To investigate the satisfaction of clinical interns to the department and teachers under the merging mode of standardized residency training and clinical practice, and to explore the feasibility to further implement the mode in clinical practice.Methods:Cluster sampling was used to design the scale, which included the importance attached by department to the teaching work, the rationality of the arrangement of practice content, the implementation of teaching activities, the quality of teaching activities, the status of out-department examination, the demonstration of medical ethics of teachers, the teaching attitude and knowledge lecturing of teachers, the revision of medical records and the guidance of skills operation, etc. The questionnaire survey was conducted among clinical interns in a hospital from July 2018 to June 2019. SPSS 22.0 was used to conduct t test or rank sum test of two independent samples, and the analysis of multiple groups of data was performed by means of variance analysis. Results:A total of 1 230 questionnaires were sent out, and 1 195 were returned, with an effective recovery rate of 97.15%. The overall satisfaction of interns was (9.62±0.39). The interns gave the highest evaluation on the medical ethics and medical style of the teacher (9.75±0.78), and the lowest evaluation on the teaching quality of all departments (9.52±1.15). There were significant differences among the evaluations ( F=7.30, P<0.001). Conclusion:Under the merging mode of standardized residency training and clinical practice management, all teaching and research sections and departments have fulfilled various teaching tasks according to the requirements, but the teaching quality and connotation construction need to be further strengthened.
7.Preclinical study of the effects of fluorinated porcine hydroxyapatite in repairing peri-implant bone defects in canine mandible
Zhipeng LI ; Yuanxiang LIU ; Ruoxuan HUANG ; Chengwu LIU ; Runheng LIU ; Quan LIU ; Baoxin HUANG ; Zetao CHEN ; Zhuofan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2020;55(11):908-914
Objective:To evaluate the effects of fluorinated porcine hydroxyapatite (FPHA) on guided bone regeneration of peri-implant buccal bone defects in canine mandible.Methods:Six male beagle dogs were randomly divided into two groups with different time points (4 weeks and 12 weeks after implants placement), with 3 dogs in each group. Bilateral mandibular second premolars, first molars, and second molars in each dog were extracted. The wounds were allowed to heal for 12 weeks. For each dog, four implant beds were prepared in each side and standardized peri-implant buccal bone defect was created at each implant site. After implants placement, the defect sites were randomly allocated in a split-mouth design to blank control group, deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM), the porcine hydroxyapatite (PHA), FPHA and covered with collagen membranes. The animals were sacrificed 4 or 12 weeks after the surgery. Biopsies of the implant sites were obtained for micro-CT evaluation [bone volume fraction (BV/TV) and bone trabecular separation degree (Tb.Sp)] and histological analysis.Results:Micro-CT results showed that 4 weeks after implants placement, PHA, FPHA and DBBM successfully maintained the contour of alveolar ridge at the buccal aspect of the implants, while the contour of alveolar ridge collapsed in the blank control group. BV/TV in the FPHA group [(24.77±2.20) %] was significantly higher than that in the PHA group [(16.89±1.70)%] and DBBM group [(15.68±3.15)%] ( P<0.05). Tb.Sp in the FPHA group (0.70±0.07) was significantly lower than that in the DBBM group (1.03±0.19) ( P<0.05). Twelve weeks after implants placement, the alveolar ridge contour of the grafted sites in PHA, FPHA and DBBM group remained stable. The alveolar ridge of the blank control group was still collapsed. There was no significant difference in BV/TV and Tb.Sp between PHA group, FPHA group and DBBM group. The histomorphological analysis showed that 4 weeks after implants placement, in the central area of the defect, the amount and maturity of new bone (NB) around the material particles in FPHA group was higher than that in PHA group and DBBM group. Osseointegration could be observed between the NB and implant surface in all the four groups. Twelve weeks after implants placement, the material particles were surrounded by a large number of mature NB in PHA, FPHA and DBBM group. Conclusions:The incorporation of fluoride ion into PHA could effectively promote the repair of peri-implant bone defects in the early stage of guided bone regeneration.
8.Determination and Mechanism Prediction of Potential Active Ingredients in Erdongtang Based on UHPLC-QqQ-MS and Network Pharmacology
Xueyuan WANG ; Baoxin LI ; Shougang SHI ; Zhengjun HUANG ; Yuntao DAI ; Xuemei QIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(5):28-34
ObjectiveTo establish an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem triple quadrupole mass spectrometry(UHPLC-QqQ-MS) for determination of the active ingredients in Erdongtang, and to predict the targets and pathways of anti-insulin resistance action of this formula. MethodThe analysis was performed on an ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 column(2.1 mm×100 mm, 1.7 μm) with the mobile phase of 0.1% formic acid aqueous solution(A)-acetonitrile(B) for gradient elution(0-3 min, 90%-87%A; 3-6 min, 87%-86%A; 6-9 min, 86%-83%A; 9-11 min, 83%-75%A; 11-18 min, 75%-70%A; 18-19 min, 70%-52%A; 19-22 min, 52%A; 22-25 min, 52%-5%A; 25-27 min, 5%-90%A; 27-30 min, 90%A). The contents of active ingredients in Erdongtang was detected by electrospray ionization(ESI) and multiple reaction monitoring(MRM) mode under positive and negative ion modes. On this basis, network pharmacology was applied to predict the targets and pathways of Erdongtang exerting anti-insulin resistance effect. ResultThe 20 active ingredients in Erdongtang showed good linear relationships within a certain mass concentration range, and the precision, stability, repeatability and recovery rate were good. The results of determination showed that the ingredients with high content in 15 batches of samples were baicalein(1 259.39-1 635.78 mg·L-1), baicalin(1 078.37-1 411.52 mg·L-1), the ingredients with medium content were mangiferin(148.59-217.04 mg·L-1), timosaponin BⅡ(245.10-604.89 mg·L-1), quercetin-3-O-glucuronide(89.30-423.26 mg·L-1), rutin(46.91-1 553.61 mg·L-1), glycyrrhizic acid(55.97-391.47 mg·L-1), neomangiferin(37.45-127.03 mg·L-1), nuciferine(0.89-63.48 mg·L-1), hyperoside(6.96-136.78 mg·L-1), liquiritin(30.89-122.78 mg·L-1), liquiritigenin(26.64-110.67 mg·L-1), protodioscin(58.57-284.26 mg·L-1), the ingredients with low content were wogonin(7.16-20.74 mg·L-1), pseudoprotodioscin(5.49-22.96 mg·L-1), ginsenoside Rb1(7.31-23.87 mg·L-1), ginsenoside Rg1(10.78-28.33 mg·L-1), ginsenoside Re(7.78-24.76 mg·L-1), ophiopogonin D(2.08-4.29 mg·L-1), methylophiopogonanone A(0.74-1.67 mg·L-1). The results of network pharmacology indicated that the mechanism of anti-insulin resistance exerted by Erdongtang might be related to the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway. ConclusionThe established UHPLC-QqQ-MS has the advantages of simple sample processing, strong exclusivity and high sensitivity, and can simultaneously determine the contents of the main ingredients from seven herbs in Erdongtang, which can lay the foundation for the development of Erdongtang compound preparations. The results of the network pharmacology can provide a reference for the mechanism study of Erdongtang in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
9.Accuracy and clinical outcome of a real-time surgical navigation system for the placement of quad zygomatic implants
Baoxin TAO ; Feng WANG ; Yihan SHEN ; Shengqi FAN ; Wei HUANG ; Yueping WANG ; Yiqun WU
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2020;55(11):845-850
Objective:To evalute the accuracy and clinical outcome of a real-time navigation system for the placement of quad zygomatic implants.Methods:Twenty-four patients [9 males and 15 females, mean age was (50.8±14.7) years old], from January 2015 to December 2019, with 96 zygomatic implants placed under a real-time navigation system in Department of Second Dental Center and Department of Oral Implantology of Ninth People′s Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine were included in the study. The preoperative and the postoperative multislice CT or cone-beam CT were fused to measure and record the entry, exit and angle deviation between the planned and placed implants. The implants were divided into groups according to implant insertion approach (real-time navigation and free-hand), implant length (<47.5 mm and ≥47.5 mm) and implant position (proximal and distal implant). And the differences of implant accuracy were analyzed. The intraoperative and postoperative complications were also recorded. The implant survival rate was evaluated after 6 months follow-up. A P value<0.05 indicates statistical significance. Results:The mean entry, exit and angle deviation of zygomatic implants were (1.49±0.64) mm, [2.03(1.58, 2.40)] mm and (2.49°±1.12°), respectively. The average entry, exit and angle deviation of the navigation guided implant insertion group were (1.45±0.60) mm, (1.96±0.44) mm and (2.66±1.13°) respectively, while those of the free-hand group were (1.50±0.64) mm, (2.04±0.79) mm and (2.50°±1.13°) respectively. There was no significant difference between the two groups ( P>0.05). The average entry, exit and angle deviation of the group with length<47.5 mm were (1.42±0.60) mm, (2.13±0.60) mm and (2.61°±1.08°) respectively and those of the group with length ≥ 47.5 mm were (1.52±0.65) mm, (1.98±0.82) mm and (2.43°±1.14°) respectively. No significant difference was found between the two groups ( P>0.05). In proximal implant group, the average entry, exit and angle deviation were (1.55±0.69) mm, (2.05±0.92) mm and (2.48°±1.16 °) respectively while those of distal implant group were (1.43±0.57) mm, (2.01±0.57) mm and (2.49°±1.10°), respectively. No significant difference was detected between the two groups ( P>0.05). All zygomatic implants were placed uneventfully. There were no intra-operative complications, and post-operative reversible complications developed in 3 patients. Two zygomatic implants were lost and the overall zygomatic implant survival rate was 97.9% (94/96) within a follow-up of 6 months. Conclusions:Quad zygomatic implant placement can be achieved with high accuracy and predictable clinical outcome under guidance of a real-time navigation system.
10.Preliminary study on the expression and distribution of S100A8 and S100A9 in healthy and experimental periodontitis tissues
Hongyu GAO ; Baoxin HUANG ; Jianxia HOU ; Huanxin MENG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2020;55(6):402-407
Objective:To investigate the systemic expression profile of S100A8 and S100A9 in healthy and inflamed periodontal tissues.Methods:Experimental periodontitis models were established by ligations around the mandibular second molars of six beagle dogs for 12 weeks (ligation group). The mandibular second molars on the opposite side were kept clean (healthy control group). The expressions of S100A8 and S100A9 in healthy and inflamed periodontal tissues of six beagle dogs were examined by immunohistochemistry. The expressions of S100A8 and S100A9 in primary human gingival fibroblasts (hGF) from 3 subjects and human periodontal ligament cells (hPDLC) from 3 other subjects were detected by immunocytochemistry.Results:After the ligation for 12 weeks, the mean probing depth of ligation group [(3.86±0.14) mm] was significantly higher than that of healthy control group [(2.11±0.28) mm] ( P<0.01). Results of immunohistochemistry analysis indicated that S100A8 and S100A9 could be expressed in gingival epithelial cells and might infiltrated neutrophils in the healthy periodontium. Except for the gingival epithelial cells and neutrophils, both proteins were induced and expressed in gingival fibroblasts, periodontal ligament cells, microvascular endothelial cells and bone marrow fibroblasts under inflammatory conditions. The distribution of S100A8 and S100A9 differed in the healthy oral gingival epithelium (OGE), which becomes consistent in inflamed OGE. Additionally, the expressions of S100A8 and S100A9 were confirmed in primary hGF and hPDLC. Conclusions:Periodontal inflammation might enlarge the expression scope of S100A8 and S100A9 and enrich multiple cells with expressions of S100A8 and S100A9.