Objective:To investigate the effects of sorafenib on hypoxia inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) levels and recurrence in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with microvascular invasion.Methods:Ninety-two patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma who received treatment in Yiwu Central Hospital between November 2013 and November 2019 were included in this study. They were randomly assigned to undergo either conventional basic treatment (control group, n = 46) or conventional basic treatment and sorafenib treatment (study group, n = 46). Clinical efficacy, the incidence of adverse reactions and recurrence rate were compared between the two groups. Before and after treatment, HIF-1, alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and VEGF levels were also compared between the two groups. Results:After treatment, total effective rate in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group [63.04% (29 /46) vs. 28.26% (13/46), χ2 = 11.215, P < 0.05]. After treatment, HIF-1, AFP and VEGF levels in each group were significantly lower than those before treatment (all P > 0.05). After treatment, HIF-1 [(165.23 ± 39.67) pg/mL], AFP [(109.16 ± 67.31) ng/mL] and VEGF [(297.28 ± 42.41) pg/mL] levels in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group [(205.56 ± 40.23) pg/mL, (235.17 ± 106.41) ng/mL, (365.16 ± 40.91) pg/mL, t = 4.841, 6.788, 7.813, all P < 0.05]. There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups ( P > 0.05). Six-month follow-up revealed that the incidence of recurrence in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group ( χ2 = 4.792, P < 0.05). Conclusion:Sorafenib can reduce the HIF-1, AFP and VEGF levels in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with microvascular invasion, improve the clinical efficacy, decrease the incidence of recurrence, but cannot increase the incidence of adverse reactions.

Gene Expression Profiling ; Genomics ; methods ; Humans ; Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse ; classification ; genetics ; pathology ; Prognosis

Objective To investigate the effect of implanting uncovered self-expandable metal stent for treatment of distal malignant biliary obstruction through endoscope.Methods The effect of therapy about implanting uncovered self-expandable metal stents to 16 patients who had unsectable malignant tumors companing with obstructive jaundice through endoscope was reviewed. Results Fifteen of the studied patients were implanted uncovered self-expandable metal stents successfully (94%), for their internal drainage were patent. At the seventh and fourteenth day after implantation, liver function and B-ultrasound were rechecked. Compared to the data before operation, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin and transaminase declined respectively (P

Objective To investigate the protective effect of desflurane preconditioning on human umbilical vein endothelial cells against anoxia-reoxygenation(A/R)injury.Methods The human umbilical vein endothelial cell line(ECV304)was provided by the Liver Cancer Institute,Zhongshan Hospital,Fudan University.ECV304 cells were randomly divided into 5 groups:group Ⅰ normal control;group Ⅱ A/R;group Ⅲ A/R+rhTNF-α;group Ⅳ Des + A/R and group Ⅴ Des + A/R + rhTNF-α.In group Ⅱ-Ⅴ the cells were exposed to 95% N2 + 5% CO2 in an incubator for 30 min followed by 60 min reoxygenation.In group Ⅲ and Ⅴ rhTNF-α(10 ng/ml)10 μl was added to the cells as soon as reoxygenation was started,while in group Ⅳ and Ⅴ the cells were pretreated with 7.2% desflurane for 30 min followed by 10 min washout before A/R.Apoptosis in endothelial cells was detected by fluorescence flow cytometry and TUNEL.Endothelial cells were examined with electron microscope for apoptosis and necrosis.Results The rates of apoptosis in the endothelial cells were significantly higher in A/R group and A/R + rhTNF-α group than in control group.Desflurane preconditioning significantly attenuated apoptosis in the endothelial cells induced by A/R and A/R + rhTNF-α respectively.Electron microscopy showed that there were significantly more necrotic cells in A/R group and A/R + rhTNF-α group.However in the two desflurane preconditioning groups(Ⅳ and Ⅴ)the cells were in a state of duplication and self-repairing.Conclusion Preconditioning with 30 min 7.2% desflurane can attenuate the A/R-induced injury to human umbilical vein endothelial cells.

Adolescent ; Attention ; physiology ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Obesity ; physiopathology ; psychology ; Weight Loss ; physiology

Objective To establish the time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay (TRFIA) of total prostate specific antigen (tPSA) labeled with Sm 3+ and free prostate specific antigen (fPSA) labeled with Eu 3+ . Methods The monoclonal antibody (McAb) 101# was coated on the 96 well plates, anti-tPSA McAb 102# was labeled with Sm 3+ and anti-fPSA McAb 201# was labeled with Eu 3+ .The standard curves were given out by Log-Log_B function of the DEFIA instrument.The levels of PSA in sera from patients or healthy volunteers were determined by t/fPSA TRFIA using the autoDELFIA_ 1235 system.Results The measurement ranges of tPSA-TRFIA were 0.02-250 ?g/L and those of fPSA-TRFIA were 0.05-250 ?g/L. The within-run and between-run CVs of the tPSA-TRFIA were 2.38% and 3.91%, respectively, and those of fPSA-TRFIA were 3.16% and 3.34%, respectively. The recovery rates of tPSA-TRFIA and fPSA-TRFIA were 101.3% and 103.2%, respectively.The detection limitations of tPSA and fPSA were 0.05 ?g/L and 0.02 ?g/L,respectively.The average results of health group benign prostate disease patients,prostate cancer patients for tPSA were 1.4 ?g/L,4.3 ?g/L,14.2 ?g/L,and those of fPSA were 0.3 ?g/L,1.5 ?g/L,6.2 ?g/L.The cut-off point condition for benign prostate disease and malignant prostate cancer was tPSA

Objective To explore the relationship between smoking and pain intensity in heroin-dependent patients (HDPs) receiving methadone maintenance treatment (MMT).Methods A total of 603 HDPs from MMT outpatients completed a socio-demographic and clinical characteristics questionnaire,a smoking questionnaire,Heaviness of Smoking Index,and Zung's Self-rating Depression Scale.Five-point Verbal Rating Scale was used to assess pain intensity.Results After adjustment for the confounding effects of socio-demographics,clinical characteristics,and depressive symptoms in the analysis of covariance,smokers had significantly higher pain intensity score compared with non-smokers (F=1 1.836,P=0.002).Multiple comparisons showed that the pain intensity level of patients with moderate-to-severe nicotine dependence was the highest,patients with mild nicotine dependence took the second place,and patients with no nicotine dependence was the lowest [(3.11±1.04) vs.(2.67±1.13) vs.(2.47± 1.15),all P＜0.05].Conclusion Smoking is significantly associated with pain in HDPs receiving MMT.The more severe the nicotine dependence that a HDP has,the intense the pain he/she has.

Background and purpose:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the second common cause of death in cancer patients. The clinical data from VTE patients in Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center were collected and analyzed during the last 5 years in this study to increase awareness for diagnosis and prevention of VTE in cancer patients and to improve their prognosis.Methods:The clinical data from 196 VTE patients among the 207 514 cancer patients were analyzed during the period from Jul. 2009 to Jun. 2014, and the clinical characteristics of cancer patients with VTE were investigated to understand the inlfuence of risk factors and symptoms in VTE patients.Results:The incidence of VTE in cancer patients was 0.94‰. Adenocarcinoma was the most common type of gynecological cancer (56.5%), gastrointestinal tract cancer (91.7%), lung cancer (71.4) and pancreatic cancer (80%). Logistic regression analysis showed adenocarcinoma was the high risk factor in cancer patients with pulmonary embolism (PE, OR=0.36, 95%CI: 0.146-0.885,P=0.026). Compared with patients who received 2 cycles of chemotherapy, patients who received 3 cycles of chemotherapy had higher incidence of VTE (χ2=10.976,P=0.001). The incidence of VTE in operative group was higher than that in non-operative group. The patients bearing gynecological cancer with ascites (>2 000 mL) had higher VTE incidence compared with the patients with less ascites. Besides, 78%-88% of the VTE patients were diagnosed because of the deep vein thrombosis (DVT) symptom during postoperative recovery and chemoradiotherapy.However, 59.1% of the preoperative VTE patients were diagnosed by the compression venous ultrasonography (CUS) in lower extremity. Physical therapy was adopted to prevent thrombus in 15 postoperative patients.Conclusion:The incidence of cancer-associated VTE in Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center is lower compared with those reported in other epidemiologic investigations. The VTE incidence in postoperative patients is higher than that in preoperative patients. The patients with adenocarcinoma were inclined to be accompanied by PE. The examination should be taken in asymptomatic cancer patients and gynecological cancer patients with massive ascites. The physical measurement should be adopted actively to prevent thrombus in our hospital.

ObjectiveExpression and purification of human tumor necrosis factorα(hTNFα)fusion protein with a stretch of six consecutive histidine residues(6×His) in E. coli.MethodshTNFα fusion proteins with 6×His at N and C terminus were expressed by using E. coli expression vectors pET- 28a(+) and pET-22b(+). The His6 tag allows the expression fusion protein purified in one step by immobilized metal Ni2+ chelation affinity chromatcgraphy in native state. Results The two construct expression vectors were expressed in E. coli respectively, the former with high level as insoluble protein, account for 45% of the total bacteria proteins and not purified; the later 8% as soluble protein, and characterized by SDS- PAGE, Westren-blot. By using affinity chromatography through Ni2+ - IDA Sepharose 6B, 100ml induction culture had 0.4mg hTNFα-6×His fusion proteins. Its purifity reached 90 %. ConclusionThe purification expression product can possess TNF activity and reach 5.42×104U/mg.

Objective To investigate the changes of cognitive function after major non-cardiac surgery and the relationship between the postoperative cognitive dysfunction(POCD)and the intraoperative cerebral oxygen metabolism in the elderly.Methods Sixty-four patients(49 male,12 female)aged 65-85 yr undergoing elective major non-cardiac surgery were enrolled in this study.A battery of four neuropsycbological tests was administered 2-3 days before and 7 days after surgery by an experienced psychometrician.A postoperative deficit in any test was defined as a cognitive decline by more than or equal to the preoperative standard deviation of that test in all patients.As long aft any patient showed cognitive decline in two or more tests.this situation was defined as POCD.Blood samples were taken from radial artery and internal jugIIlar vein simultaneously for blood gas analysis immediately (T1) and 2 h (T2) after induction of anesthesia,and just before leaving postanesthesia care unit (T3).The ratio of cerebral blood flow to cerebral oxygen metabolic rate(CBF.CMR02)was calculated.Results Sixty-one patients completed postoperative neuropsychological tests and 10 cases(16.4%)had POCD.Logistic regression analysis showed that the abnormality of CBF/CMR02 during operation was associated with the occurrence of POCD.Conclusion The occurrence of POCD after major non-cardiac surgery is related to the abnormality of cerebral oxygen metabolism during operation.