1.Advances in bevacizumab combined with XELOX regimen in the treament of metastatic colorectal cancer
Practical Oncology Journal 2015;(2):157-161
Colorectal cancer is a common malignant tumor in digestive system ,with an increasing inci-dence rate and case fatality rate all over the world in recent decades .At present,chemotherapy still plays a very important role in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer .Targeted therapy brings new hope to patients ,and new chemotherapy drugs and targeted drugs have been widely used in clinics .Patient′s life quality has been great-ly improved,survival time has been significantly prolonged ,the combination of chemotherapy and targeted therapy has also become a hot research area in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer .XELOX ( capecitabine plus oxaliplatin)as a first-line chemotherapy regimen in treating metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)can obtain good therapeutic effect ,the side effects of XELOX are light and well tolerated;Bevacizumab ,as a new type of targeted anti-tumor drugs ,shows a good effect in inhibiting tumor growth and reducing its hematogenous spread risk .Bev-acizumab in combination with XELOX regimen for treating mCRC has been widely investigated and reported .This review gives a brief summary on the efficacy and safety of the combined administration of Bevacizumab and XE -LOX.
2.Characteristics of acid reflux in Barrett's esophagus.
Junying, XU ; Jie, CHEN ; Xiaohua, HOU
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2002;22(3):235-6, 264
To determine the relationship between Barrett's esophagus (BE) and features of gastroesophageal acid reflux, 24 h esophageal pH monitoring was performed in 90 patients. The patients were divided into 3 groups: 31 subjects with BE, 21 with mild esophagitis and 38 with severe esophagitis. The following parameters were evaluated: the percentage time of pH < 4; the number of reflux episodes over 5 min; the duration of longest episodes and DeMeester score over total period and the auterior three parameters in erect and supine position. All these parameters in BE were significantly different from those with mild esophagitis (P < 0.01) and not significantly different from those with severe esophagitis (P > 0.05). During supine position all the above parameters in BE were significantly different from those with reflux esophagitis (P < 0.05). It is concluded that the quantity of acid reflux is not an important factor in development of BE in gastroesophageal reflux (GER), and the acid reflux in supine position might be important in development of BE in GER.
Barrett Esophagus/etiology
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Barrett Esophagus/*physiopathology
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Esophagitis, Peptic/etiology
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Gastroesophageal Reflux/*complications
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Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
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Supine Position
3.Color Doppler ultrasonography in assessment of activity of ulcerative colitis
Jie ZHANG ; Wenjing HOU ; Mengshi CHEN ; Hongqiu HAN ; Xiaocang CAO
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2012;11(8):614-616
Sixty patients with ulcerative colitis (UC),including 28 males and 32 females were enrolled in the study.Color Doppler ultrasonographic scans were performed and the disease activity was estimated base on the Sourtherland score index (DAI).On the sonography the colon with active inflammatory disease showed bowel wall thickening,alteration of layers structure or even discrimination and increased vascular signals.Using DAI as the gold standard,the sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value,negative predictive value and accurate rate for ultrasonography in assessment of UC activity were 90.0% (36/40),75.0% ( 15/20),87.8% (36/41),78.9% (15/19),85.0% (51/60),respectively.In conclusion,Color Doppler ultrasonography provides a convenient technique for assessment of bowel involvement and inflammatory activity in ulcerative colitis with high sensitivity and accuracy.
4.Expression and significance of interleukin-1β in serum of acute myeloid leukemia
Xiulian ZHANG ; Weihua ZHANG ; Sumin HOU ; Wei CHEN ; Jie TAO
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2010;19(11):663-665
Objective The interleukin-1β (IL-13) expression in serum of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients was evaluated. To explore the significance of IL-1β in leukostasis and tissue infiltration by leukemic cells. Methods ELISA was used to investigate the contents of IL-1β in serum of 83 newly diagnosed with AML which contains 16 hyperleukocytic AML patients, and compared the IL-1β level between the hyperleukocytic AML group and non-hyperleukocytic AML group, the infiltrated group and non-infiltrated group. Results The content of IL-1β in AML serum [(88.23±36.30) pg/ml] was higher than that of in the control group[(29.56±15.53) pg/ml], with significant difference (P <0.01). There was a higher level for IL-1β in hyperleukocytic AML group[(136.67±65.68) pg/ml] than in non-hyperleukocytic AML group [(69.85±48.35) pg/ml],and there was a significant difference. IL-13 and peripheral blood cells were in linear correlation (r=0.74, P <0.01). There was a higher level for IL-1β in infiltrated group[(111.31 ±57.35) pg/ml] than in the other group [(79.68±43.42) pg/ml], and there was a significant difference. Conclusion The IL-1β may play an important role in leukostasis and tissue infiltration by leukemic cells in AML.
5.Cloning of the gene encoding urease subunit A in Helicobacter pylori.
Li, SHI ; Yijun, ZHANG ; Jie, CHEN ; Xiaohua, HOU
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2004;24(1):22-4
The gene encoding urease subunit A (ureA) of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) was cloned from H. pylori isolate by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Sterile distilled water instead of DNA served as negative control. The nucleotide sequence of the amplified product was determined. Homologous analysis of the ureA against that reported by Clayton CL and the GenBank and SwissProt databases were performed with the BLAST program at the Genome Net through the Internet. 0.8 kb PCR product was amplified from all H. pylori clinical isolators. The nucleotide sequence of the ureA was determined. The nucleotide sequence of the ureA began with ATG as the initiation codon and terminated in TAA as stop codon. The coding regions had a 44% G + C content. The DNA sequence was 98% homologous to that reported by Clayton CL (688 out of 702 residues were identical). The derived amino-acid sequences of the ureA were 99% homologous to that reported by Clayton CL (232 out of 234 residues were identical). The nucleotide sequence and the predicted protein showed significant homology to ureA of H. pylori in the NCBI Entrez database.
Base Sequence
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Cloning, Molecular
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DNA, Bacterial/chemistry
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DNA, Bacterial/genetics
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*Genes, Bacterial
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Genetic Code
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Helicobacter Infections/microbiology
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Helicobacter pylori/enzymology
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Helicobacter pylori/*genetics
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Helicobacter pylori/isolation & purification
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Sequence Analysis, DNA
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Transcription, Genetic
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Urease/*genetics
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Urease/metabolism
6.Determination of urinary polypeptide patterns of glomerulonephritis by magnetic bead separation and MALDI-TOF MS
Jie WU ; Fan LI ; Yuausheng XIE ; Jie WANG ; Na WANG ; Zhang YIN ; Kai HOU ; Xiangmei CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2009;25(8):596-600
Objective To determine the urinary polypeptide patterns of glomerulonephritis by magnetic bead separation and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) technology. Methods Urinary samples of 29 healthy volunteers and 34 patients with glomerulonephritis, including 10 cases of IgA nephropathy (IgAN), 10 cases of membranous nephropathy (MN), 9 cases of minimal change disease (MCD) and 5 cases of lupus nephritis (LN), were collected and separated by magnetic bead,and were screened for polypeptide patterns with a novel high throughput method, MALDI-TOF MS. Results Under the relative molecular weights 10 000 Da, 85 protein peaks were detected in healthy controls group and 109 protein peaks were detected in glomerulonephritis group. Six peaks of 3371.5 Da, 4026.35 Da, 4085.32 Da, 4116.96 Da, 4126.32 Da and 9527.31 Da were up-regulated,while 8 peaks of 861.28 Da, 1205.41 Da, 1642.52 Da, 1913.15 Da, 1976.52 Da, 2087.74 Da, 2193.47 Da and 3015.57 Da were down-regulated by more than 2 folds (P<0.01) in glomerulonephritis group as compared to healthy controls. Urinary polypeptide patterns in different diseases differed significantly from each other, indicating specific disease pattern of polypeptide excretion. Conclusions MALDI-TOF MS is a fast, convenient and high throughput analyzing method capable of screening some relative specific, potential biomarkers from the urine of glomerulonephritis patients thus it possesses better clinical value.
7.Extraction and Its Application of the Effective Components from Shrimp in Detection for sIgE
Jie REN ; Lixin SHAN ; Shaoshen LI ; Kai CHEN ; Liying HOU ; Huiqiang LI
Tianjin Medical Journal 2014;(5):462-465
Objective To improve the detecting sensitivity of serum specific IgE (sIgE) by improving the quality of coated antigen in shrimp. Methods The extracts from shrimp protein was prepared. Western blot assay was used to identify the major allergenic protein components. The protein components>55 ku were separated by Sephadex gel chromatography. SDS-PAGE technology was used to analyze proteins. Samples of shrimp protein and proteins>55 ku were used as the coat-ing antigen to coat 96 microplate respectively. Western blot assay and ELISA were used to evaluate preliminary sensitivity of the purified antigen for detecting sIgE. Results Immunoblot experiments showed that the protein>55 ku was the main aller-genic protein component of shrimp. Those >55 ku proteins were separated successfully by Sephadex gel chromatography, showing 10 identifiable bands in SDS-PAGE. Dot-pot immunoassay showed that proteins>55 ku used as coated antigens could improve the spots density of the weak serum. Meanwhile, the result of ELISA showed that sIgE detection value in-creased 92.9%in patients with shrimp allergy after coating effective antigens. Conclusion The detecting sensitivity of sIgE can be improved by using effective protein components of shrimp as coated antigens.
8.Expression of MCP-1and its receptor CCR2 in tumor cells and stromal cells of multiple myeloma
Yuejie GUO ; Weihua ZHANG ; Xiulian ZHANG ; Xinghuo FAN ; Jie TAO ; Fang WEI ; Suming HOU ; Wei CHEN
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2012;21(7):405-407
Objective To observe the expression of chemokine (MCP-1) and chemokine receptor (CCR2) in bone marrow cells,bone marrow stromal cells of multiple myeloma (MM) patients.Methods 15 cases were diagnosed by domestic uniform standard for MM patients,7 cases of male,8 cases of female,age range from 38 to 67 years,mean age 53.7 years old.According to the Durie-Salmon staging system,patients were divided into Ⅰ (2 cases),Ⅱ (5 cases) and Ⅲ period(8 cases).Control group were from 10 cases of non-malignant blood disease patients.MCP-1,CCR2 expression were measured by flow cytometry.Results Almost 14 cases of bone marrow cells expressed MCP-1and CCR2 in MM patients,while in the control group,bone marrow cells almost did not express MCP-1and CCR2.Stromal cells had similar MCP-1and CCR2 expression profile (68.17 % vs 4.27 %. P<0.05).Tumor cells of MCP-1/CCR2 expression rates were 3.25 % and 32.76 %. Compared MCP-1/ CCR2 expression of stromal cells and tumor cells with different stages of disease, the activated stage and the stable stage had similar level (68.71% and 32.76 % vs 70.12 % and 53.39 %. P>0.05). Conclusion Most patients with MM bone marrow were expressed MCP-1and CCR2.MCP-1and CCR2 are the major MM cell surface expression of chemokine/receptor, which play important roles in the progress of.
9.The therapeutic effect of endoscopic submucosal dissection and risk factors of bleeding
Xiaojia HOU ; Zhaoshen LI ; Xingang SHI ; Feng LIU ; Jie CHEN ; Yiqi DU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2012;29(10):549-553
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for digestive tract mucosal lesions,and risk factor of complications.Methods The data of 154 consecutive patients who underwent ESD for superficial digestive tract mucosal lesions were analyzed prospectively for therapeutic effect and rate of complications.Risk factors for bleeding was analyzed.Results The enbloc resection rate in 145 completed ESD procedures was 100.0%.Histologically,complete resection rate was 99.3%.ESD was not completed in 9 patients due to bleeding ( n =5) and perforation ( n =4).Acute massive bleeding occurred in 6 patients (6/154,3.9%),mild bleeding in 5 (3.2%),delayed bleeding in l (0.6% ),perforation in 4 (2.6% ) and post-ESD stenosis in 1 (0.6% ).All complications were cured.The post-ESD ulcer-healing was achieved in 100% at 8 weeks after treatment.During follow-up of 10.6months( ranged from 8 to 18 months),no residual or local recurrence was found.Statistic analysis showed independent risk factors for bleeding in ESD were lesion location (cardiac fundus),and lesion size.Conclusion ESD is an effective and safe procedure in treatment of digestive tract mucosal lesions.The complications of ESD are preventable and curable.Strictly controlling operation indications,individualized treatment and the proficient operation skills of physicians are the keys to success.
10.Transient elastography accurately predicts the severity of disease in patients with chronic hepatitis B
Yongpeng CHEN ; Xieer LIANG ; Qi ZHANG ; Lin DAI ; Jie PENG ; Jinlin HOU
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2011;50(9):758-762
Objective To evaluate the value of transient elastography (TE) for predicting severity of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB).Methods A total of 969 patients with CHB was enrolled and recruited for analysis,which had been received TE scan,including 258 patients of liver biopsy,and 117 patients of gastric endoscopy.Results A total of 35 patients was excluded from analysis due to TE failure or unreliable TE.Liver stiffness measurement (LSM) was independently influenced by bilirubin,AST,liver fibrosis and inflammation,ultrasonic score and albumin.TE predicted Child-Pugh C,B/C,liver fibrosis S4,≥S3 and ≥ S2 with respective area under receiver operating characteristics curves (AUROC)0.907 (95% CI 0.886-0.928 ),0.920 ( 95% CI 0.899-0.940 ),0.871 ( 95% CI 0.819-0.923 ),0.852(95%CI0.805-0.899) and 0.807(95% CI0.749-0.865),respectively.While LSM <32.2 kPa excluded Child-Pugh C with 99.4% probability,LSM ≥35.3 kPa determined Child-Pugh B/C with positive predictive value (PPV) 0.820.For compensated CHB,cut-offs of LSM 23.3,15.2 and 10.8 kPa diagnosed cirrhosis,liver fibrosis ≥S3 and ≥S2 with positive likelihood ratio nearly 10.0 and PPV 0.692,0.882 and 0.980,respectively; and cut-offs 8.8 kPa,6.6 kPa excluded cirrhosis,liver fibrosis ≥ S3 with negative likelihood ration nearly 0.1 and negative predictive value 0.977 and 0.903,respectively.Correlation coefficient between LSM and grades of esophageal varices was only 0.180,and AUROC for TE predicting EV was of no clinical value.ConclusionTE relatively make accurate prediction in the severity of liver fibrosis and classification of Child-Pugh.Patients with LSM ≥ 10.8 kPa should be considered for receiving antivirus treatment.