1.Caring sarcopenia for cancer patients: review
Lu WANG ; Yongchun CHEN ; Xiaodong XIE
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2013;21(1):23-29
Sarcopenia is one of common clinical symptom in patients with cancer,which can be regarded as a poor prognosis independent risk factors of disease and death.The main measurements of sarcopenia are magnetic resonance imaging,computerized tomography and positron emission tomography.Sarcopenia is frequently associated with cachexia,and have an influence on the anti-tumor therapeutic influence with each other.In recent years,a mass of clinical research on the application of exercise,nutrition support and drugs,and other comprehensive intervention in patients with sarcopenia emerging constantly,and much achieved good results.The clinical value of sarcopenia in cancer therapy can not be ignored,which should be given more attention.Its mechanism is complex,and intervention means become more various,but more evidence of efficacy and safety is still needed.
2.Experimental Studies on Cell Wall Polysaccharide of Thallus Laminariae In Inhibiting Thrombosis and Blood Coagulation
Lu XIE ; Menghua CHEN ; Jing LI
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 1993;0(02):-
Objective To study the effect of cell wall polysaccharide (CWP) of Thallus Laminariae (TL) on thrombosis and blood coagulation.Methods Thrombosis was induced by arteriovenous shunt,ligation of inferior vena cava and electric stimulation of common carotid artery,after intraperitoneal injection of CWP or nomal saline for 3 days.The weight of thrombus and the occlusion time were examined in the normal saline group and high-dose (100 mg/kg) and low-dose (20 mg/kg) groups of CWP of TL.Blood coagulation time (CT),plasma prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (APTT) were measured to observe the effect of CWP on blood coagulation.Results Compared with the control group,both high-dose CWP of TL and low-dose CWP can obviously decrease the weight of thrombus and prolong the occlusion time,CT and APTT.High-dose CWP could also prolong PT obviously,the differences being significant.Low-dosa CWP also prolong PT,but the difference was not significant statistically.Conclusion CWP of TL can inhibit the thrombus formation and blood coagulation in rats.
3.Sex differences affecting the effect of CPR in the mouse cardiac arrest model
Fengqing SONG ; Weini GAN ; Lu XIE ; Menghua CHEN
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2014;23(3):279-282
Objective Objectives To investigate the gender difference affecting the efficacy of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the mouse cardiac arrest (CA) model.Methods CA was induced in 30 Kunming mice (15 male and 15 female) by trans-oesophageal cardiac pacing for 4 minutes.Epinephrine was then administrated intra-artery,and CPR was performed.The time required for restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) was observed,but if ROSC failed to appear at 10 minutes after CPR,resuscitation was discontinued.Blood pressure and electrocardiograms of resuscitated animals were invasively monitored for an additional 60 minutes.Blood pressure,heart rate,the restoration of spontaneous respiration (ROSR) and survival time were observed and recorded.Results All 15 female mice and 14 of 15 male mice had ROSC.There were no significant differences in the time required for ROSC,ROSR,and survival between the two groups [(50±17)svs.(46±12)s; (2.4±1)minvs.(2.5±1)min; 28 (1,72)h vs.16 (3,72)h,P > 0.05)].Moreover,neither blood pressure nor heart rate showed significant differences one hour after ROSC between the two groups.Conclusions Sex differences did not affect the efficacy of CPR,but the precise mechanism is still unclear,and further investigations are required.
4.Role of rVvhA in inducing THP-1 cells damage
Xiaoya LU ; Jianlin CHEN ; Biao LIU ; Danli XIE ; Yongliang LOU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2013;(10):761-765
Objective To investigate the role of recombinant Vibrio vulnificus cytolysin (rVvhA) in inducing THP-1 cells damage and study the pathway of associated calcium influx .Methods Inverted mi-croscope, CCK-8 cell proliferation kit, Fluo3/AM staining and caspase activity detection were performed to analyze the damage of THP-1 cells induced by rVvhA and the pathway of calcium influx .Results rVvhA had cytotoxic effects on THP-1 cells in a dose-dependent manner .The concentrations of extracellular K +and LDH were respectively up-regulated after 1 h and 6 h of 12 μg/ml rVvhA intervention .Verapamil , Mibe-fradil and SKF-96365 could not prevent the influx of free Ca 2+induced by rVvhA .The activities of caspase-3 and caspase-9 were singanificantly enhanced by rVvhA in a time-dependant manner .Conclusion rVvhA can induce THP-1 cells damage through triggering extracellular calcium influx via porous channel on cell membrane.Moreover, rVvhA might induce THP-1 cell apoptosis through activating caspase-9/3-dependent pathway .
5.Effects of different pulsed ultrasound parameters and culture conditions on cell viability and sonoporation on cell membrane
Zhiyi CHEN ; Mingxing XIE ; Xinfang WANG ; Qing LU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2008;30(10):659-663
Objective To investigate different pulsed ultrasound (PUS) parameters and culture conditionsthat would affect cell viability and sonoporation on cell membrane of human cervical cancer cells (HeLa). MethodsHeLa cells were cultured in two different conditions ( in suspension or in monolayer). Cells were exposed to differentPUS intensity (0.4 W/cm2, 1.0 W/cm2, 1.6 W/cm2, 2.2 W/cm2), duty cycle (10%, 20%, 50%) and expo-sure time ( 1 min or 3 min). Cell viability was analyzed by flow cytometry. Using microscope and scanning electronmicroscopy (SEM) , the changes of shape and the sonoporation on cell membrane induced by PUS were observed.Results Low intensity and duty cycle did not exert a great impact on the cell viability. Cell injury was found to in-crease progressively with high intensity ( 1.6 W/cm2 , 2.2 W/cm2 ) and duty cycle ( 50% ) ( P < 0. 01 ) , and celldetachment was significantly accompanied by PUS exposure in adherent HeLa cells. Results of factorial design showedthat the culture conditions and the PUS parameters had significant interaction ( P < 0.01 ). SEM demonstrated insome detail the phenomenon of transient pores in the cell membrane under suitable PUS irradiation. The ideal sonopo-ration conditions that cell viability was above 80% and more membrane holes were noted to be at 1.0 W/cm2 expo-sure for 3 min with a duty cycle of 20% in cell suspension. Conclusion The optimized conditions of the PUS pa-rameters and the culture conditions could lower the cell injury and exert a great impact on the sonoporation. It couldproduce remarkable membrane pores on cells and enhance cell membrane permeability, which facilitate transportationof macromolecules into cells.
6.Comparison of the efficacy of vasopressin and epinephrine during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in mouse model
Fengqing SONG ; Menghua CHEN ; Lu XIE ; Xiaofen TIAN
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2009;18(4):392-396
Objective To compare the effects between vasopressin and epinephrine during cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR)in a mouse model of cardiac arrest(CA).Method Transoesophageal cardiac pacing was performed so as to elicit cardiac arrest in 30 Kunming male mice.Four minutes after the initiation of cardiac pacing,the animals were prospectively randomized into three groups in equal number(n=10/group),namely,control group(saline 0.2 mL intra-arterial),vasopressin group(vasopressin 0.4U/kg intra-arterial)and epinephrine group(epinephrine 0.04 mg/kg intra-arterial),then CPR was initiated.Restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)was observed.If ROSC failed to appear at 10 minutes after CPR,resuscitation was discontinued.Electrocardiogram and blood pressure of resuscitated animals were invasively monitored for an additional 60 minutes.Electrocardiogram and blood pressure.and the restoration of spontaneous respiration and survival time were observed and recorded.Results Rates of ROSC in vasopressin group and epinephrine group were significantly higher than those in saline group(9/10,10/10 vs.3/10,P<0.05,P<0.01 respectively),and there was signilieant difference between vasopressin and epinephrine group.All resuscitated mice treated with epinephrine restored sponlaneous respiration after ROSC,while only 4 of 9 animals trealed with vasopressin did(P<0.05).Survival time of anireals in epinephrine group was longer than that in vasopressin group or in saline group(P<0.05,P<0.05,respectively).Conclusions Both vasopressin and epinephrine increase the rates of ROSC.Epinephrine 0.04 mg/kg improved respiratory function and results in a longer survival time compared with vasopressin 0.4 U/kg in this mouse model.and the precise mechanism is not clear and further investigation is required.
7.Relationship between O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase gene regulated by H3K36me3 and DNA damage induced by arsenic in HaCaT Cells
Jun LI ; Lu MA ; Lang XIE ; Li CHEN ; Aihua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2017;36(2):107-112
Objective To observe the influences of NaAsO2 on H3K36me3 modifications,mRNA transcription of O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase gene (MGMT) in HaCaT cells,and to explore the relationship between the transcription of MGMT gene regulated by H3K36me3 and DNA damage induced by arsenic,in order to provide new ideas and scientific basis for prevention and intervention of arsenism.Methods HaCaT cells were treated with 1.25,2.50,5.00 and 10.00 μmol/L NaAsO2 for 24 h,and were also treated with 10.00 μmol/L NaAsO2 for 6,12 and 24 h.HaCaT cells that treated with 0.00 pmol/L NaAsO2 and 0 h were used as blank control group.The degree of DNA damage in peripheral blood cells was detected by single cell gel electrophoresis.The level of H3K36me3 modifications was detected using Western blotting.Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the mRNA levels of MGMT gene.Quantitative chromatin immuno-precipitation was used to detect the level of H3K36me3 modifications in the coding regions (ChIP1 and ChIP2) of MGMT gene.Results ①Among the groups of HaCaT cells treated with 2.50,5.00 and 10.00 μmol/L NaAsO2,the levels of tail DNA% (11.83 ± 1.15,16.85 ± 2.52,24.23 ± 2.75) and olive tail moment (OTM,10.90 ± 1.13,16.19 ± 2.26,23.83 ± 2.79)were significantly increased compared with those of the control group (0.00 μmol/L,2.40 ± 0.51,2.26 ± 0.40,all P < 0.05).After treated with 10.00 μmoFL NaAsO2 for 12 and 24 h,compared with the control group (0 h,3.66 ± 1.02,3.38 ± 1.00),the degrees of tail DNA% (15.51 ± 1.92,24.18 ± 2.42) and OTM (13.58 ± 2.04,23.14 ± 2.11)were significantly increased (all P < 0.05).②Compared with the control group (0.00 μmol/L,100.00 ± 0.00),the levels of H3K36me3 modifications (60.59 ± 9.75,57.82 ± 11.28,39.45 ± 7.09) were lower at the dosages of 2.50,5.00 and 10.00 μmol/L NaAsO2 (all P < 0.05).Compared with the control group (0 h,100.00 ± 0.00),the levels of H3K36me3 modifications (48.47 ± 9.67,47.75 ± 6.98) were lower after treated with 10.00 μ mol/L NaAsO2 for 12 and 24 h (all P < 0.05).③The levels of H3K36me3 modifications in HaCaT cells exposed to different doses of NaAsO2 were negatively associated with the tail DNA% and OTM (r =-0.897,-0.903,all P < 0.05).④Compared with the control group (0.00 μmol/L,100.00 ± 0.00),the mRNA levels of MGMT gene were lower at the dosages of 2.50,5.00 and 10.00 pmol/L NaAsO2 (78.20 ± 3.50,61.40 ± 2.60,49.15 ± 4.70,all P < 0.05).⑤There was no observed H3K36me3 enrichmem regularity in the gene encoding ChIP1 and ChIP2 regions of MGMT gene in all doses of NaAsO2 groups (all P > 0.05).Conclusions H3K36me3 may be involved in the regulation of arsenicinduced DNA damage in HaCaT cell.Amenic could inhibit the mRNA transcription of MGMT gene in HaCaT cells,but the transcription of MGMT gene regulate by H3K36me3 is not closely related to DNA damage induced by arsenic.
8.Role of Nrf2∕ARE signaling pathway in inhibition of LPS-induced inflammatory factor release from macrophages by hydrogen
Zhiyong WANG ; Hongguang CHEN ; Lu WANG ; Yonghao YU ; Keliang XIE
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2016;36(11):1393-1396
Objective To evaluate the role of nuclear factor erythroid 2?related factor 2 ( Nrf2)∕antioxidant response element( ARE) signaling pathway in inhibition of lipopolysaccharide ( LPS)?induced inflammatory factor release from macrophages by hydrogen. Methods RAW264. 7 macrophages of mice were cultured in 6?well plates (2×106 cells∕well) and were divided into 4 groups (n=24 each) using a random number table: control group ( group C); LPS group; hydrogen?rich saline+LPS group ( group LPS+H2); Nrf2 small interference RNA (siRNA)+LPS+hydrogen?rich saline group (siRNA+LPS+H2 group) . LPS 1 μg∕ml was added in group LPS. In group LPS+H2 , LPS 1μg∕ml was added, and the cul?ture medium was then replaced with the culture medium containing 0. 6 mmol∕L hydrogen?rich saline. In group siRNA+LPS+H2 , after Nrf2?siRN was successfully transfected into the cells, the cells were continu?ously incubated for 24 h, and the culture medium was then replaced with the culture medium containing 0.6 mmol∕L hydrogen?rich saline after LPS 1 μg∕ml was added. At 24 h of incubation, the supernatant was sep?arated for determination of the lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) activity (using colorimetric method) and for detection of the concentrations of tumor necrosis factor?alpha ( TNF?α) , interleukin?1 beta ( IL?1β) , high mobility group box?1 (HMGB1) and IL?6 (by ELISA). The cells were collected for measurement of the proliferation of cells ( by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium assay) and for determination of the expression of Nrf2 and heme oxygenase?1 ( HO?1) in cells ( by Western blot) . Results Compared with group C, the LDH activity and concentrations of TNF?α, IL?1β, IL?6 and HMGB1 in the supernatant were significantly in?creased, the proliferation of cells was significantly decreased, and the expression of HO?1 in cells was sig?nificantly up?regulated in LPS and siRNA+LPS+H2 groups, and the expression of Nrf2 in cells was signifi?cantly up?regulated in LPS and LPS+H2 groups (P<0.05). Compared with group LPS, the LDH activity and concentrations of TNF?α, IL?1β, IL?6 and HMGB1 in the supernatant were significantly decreased, the proliferation of cells was significantly increased, and the expression of Nrf2 and HO?1 in cells was sig?nificantly up?regulated in group LPS+H2 , and the expression of Nrf2 and HO?1 in cells was significantly down?regulated in group siRNA+LPS+H2 ( P<0.05) . Compared with group LPS+H2 , the LDH activity and concentrations of TNF?α, IL?1β, IL?6 and HMGB1 in the supernatant were significantly increased, the proliferation of cells was significantly decreased, and the expression of Nrf2 and HO?1 in cells was signifi?cantly down?regulated in group LPS+H2+siRNA ( P<0.05) . Conclusion The mechanism by which hydro?gen inhibits LPS?induced inflammatory factor release from macrophages is related to the activation of Nrf2∕ARE signaling pathway in mice.
9.Reform of anatomy experiment teaching in nursing from the perspective of theory combined with practice
Li XIAO ; Wenjie BI ; Chen LU ; Yongjun XIE
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2015;(9):912-915
Objective In order to improve the teaching effectiveness of anatomy in nursing, this article made an exploration on the experimental teaching reform combined with the characteristics of nursing profession. Methods The nursing students of class 1and 2 of 2013were set as the research object. The class 1 (110) as experimental class, class 2 (110) for the control group. In the experimental class, the reform of teaching method and teaching quality was improved by adjusting the teaching syl-labus and teaching contents. The control class used the traditional experimental teaching method. The experiment class' teaching reform research of the human anatomy carried on the 1 semester. Exam achievement evaluation and the questionnaire survey were adopted to assess the teaching effect. SPSS 13.0 software was used to do statistical analysis and t test was used to compare two groups of students test scores, experiment grades, test scores and total scores. Results Experimental theory examination results [(47.80±7.30) vs. (44.85±8.38)], experiment grades [(15.48±1.76) vs. (14.55±2.19)], ex-periment test scores [(15.52±2.22) vs. (14.35±2.64)], total score [(78.80±8.99) vs. (73.75±10.53)] were better than control group (P<0.05). In questionnaire survey,more than 80% of the students think that the reformed teaching method can help to improve the teaching effect. Conclusion In human anatomy experiment teaching reform, the reformed experiment teaching method can significantly improve students' scores and the teaching effect. It is better than the traditional method, and is worth publicizing.
10.Case report and literature review of epithelioid trophoblastic tumor
Xiaodong CHENG ; Weiguo LU ; Xiaoyun WAN ; Xiaoduan CHEN ; Xing XIE
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008;43(4):281-285
Objective To evaluate the clinical characteristics of epithelioid trophoblastic tumor (ETT).Methods Six cases of ETT treated in Women's Hospital,School of Medicine,Zhejiang University from 2005 to 2007 were retrospectively analyzed,together with a literature review.Results Six cases of ETT were diagnosed pathologically after surgery.The age of patients ranged from 27 to 46 years.The most common presentation was abnormal vaginal bleeding(5/6).The preceding gestational events were hydatidiform mole in 1 case,abortion in 2 cases,and term delivery in 3 cases.The interval between the preceding gestation and the diagnosis of ETT ranged from 15-48 months.The serum human chorionic gonadotropin(hCG)level was 46-121 147 IU/L.Four cases presented with metastasis,including lung metastasis in all of the 4 cases,liver metastasis in 1 case,and pancreas metastasis in another 1 case.The main therapies were surgery combined with chemotherapy.All of the 6 cases received total abdominal hysterectomy.and 1 case also had lung lobectomy.One ease had a recurrence but refused any treatment again,and was lost to follow up;the therapy of 1 case unfinished;another 4 cases were without evidence of disease 9 to 19 months after surgery.Condusions The confirmation of ETF diagnosis is difficult before surgery.Surgical management is mostly recommended in ETT. The role of chemotherapy in ETT is not clear yet.