1.Clinical analysis of the related high risk factors of hyponatremia after transsphenoidal approach for ;pituitary adenomectomy andclinical nursing
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(26):2030-2032
Objective To explore the related high risk factors of hyponatremia after transsphenoidal approach for pituitary adenomectomy and to direct postoperative nursing. Methods The clinical data of seventy-seven patients suffering from pituitary adenomas with the way of treatment by transsphenoidal pituitary adenomectomy from June 2014 to May 2015 were summarized retrospectively. According to the value of postoperative serum natremia, the data were divided into hyponatremia group and non-hyponatremia group. The different data between the 2 groups were compared and the high risk factors related to hyponatremia were analyzed. Results Univariate analysis showed that gender(P=0.254) and high blood pressure(P=0.742) were unrelated to postoperative hyponatremia and there was significant difference between two groups in age (P=0.038), max- diameter of tumors(P=0.004), preoperative pituitary dysfunction (P=0.013), visual deficit (P=0.000), operative procedure duration (P=0.008) and diabetes mellitus rate (P=0.023). While Logistic regression analysis showed that preoperative visual deficit (OR=0.152,P=0.004,95%CI 0.043-0.542) and preoperative pituitary dysfunction (OR=0.069, P=0.046,95%CI 0.005-0.950) were independent factors for postoperative hyponatremia. Conclusions Hyponatremia is a common complication after transsphenoidal pituitary adenomectomy. The optimal treatment can benefit the early recovery and more careful nursing should be focused on these patients who are in high risk of postoperative hyponatremia.
2.Changes in memory function of rats with brain injury after fingolimod administration combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(28):4469-4473
BACKGROUND:The repair effects of bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltransplantation on brain injury were not ideal. Combined therapy with medicine and biological engineering materials is needed. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltransplantation and fingolimod immunosuppressants on memory function recovery in rats with brain injury. METHODS:A total of 60 healthy Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to hydraulic shock with peak value of 253.312 5-303.975 kPa with a hydraulic head injury instrument so as to induce a model of severe hydraulic head injury. They were randomly divided into brain injury group, bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltransplantation group and fingolimod+bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltransplantation group. The Morris water maze test was tested at 21-28 days after PKH-26-labeled bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltransplantation. The PKH-26 immunofluorescence and hematoxylin-eosin staining were conducted in brain tissues at 4 weeks after brain injury. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:At 4 weeks after transplantation, the average escape latency was gradual y decreased in each group. The average escape latency was shorter in the fingolimod+bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltransplantation group than in the bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltransplantation group (P<0.05), and significantly shorter than in the brain injury group (P<0.01). The number of times of crossing the platform and the percentage of swimming distance to total distance were higher in the fingolimod+bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltransplantation group than in the brain injury group and bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltransplantation group (P<0.05). The number of PKH-26-positive cells was significantly higher in the fingolimod+bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltransplantation group than in the brain injury group and bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltransplantation group (P<0.05). Results confirmed that bone marrow mesenchymal stem celltransplantation could apparently improve memory function of rats with severe brain injury. The combined application of fingolimod immunosuppressants has synergistic effects.
3.Clinical value and prospect of extracellular vesicle miRNAs as novel liquid biopsy molecular biomarkers of tumor
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2021;44(3):250-254
Extracellular vesicles (EV) miRNAs are a class of small non-coding RNAs that are encapsulated in membrane-containing vesicles from a variety of cells, and which can mediate intercellular communication and transfer of functional molecules. EV miRNAs in circulation can be served as novel molecular markers for cancer diagnosis, monitoring and prognosis, and also the most promising liquid biomarkers for clinical translation and utility currently, while optimal research strategy is crucial for identifying valuable EV miRNAs in clinical study. Moreover, EV miRNAs have recently also been implicated in cancer progression as direct regulators of metabolic reprogramming, mesenchymal-to-epithelial transition, angiogenesis, anti-cancer immune response and drug resistance in the tumor microenvironment. Study on some key EV miRNAs involving in those processes may highlight their potential utility as liquid biopsies in early diagnosis, companion diagnosis, metastasis, therapeutic control, prognosis analysis as their therapeutic potential for patients with cancer.
4.Inhibition of Src kinase can ameliorate renal interstitial fibrosis in unilateral ureteral obstruction mice
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2017;33(8):609-615
Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of Src kinase in renal interstitial fibrosis of unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) mice.Methods Male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into 4 groups,including sham operation group (n=8),sham operation+PP2 group (n=8),UUO operation group (n=8) and UUO operation+PP2 group (n=8).The mice were injected 2 mg/kg PP2 by intraperitoneal everyday after surgery in sham+PP2 group and UUO+PP2 group.PP2 dissolved in 1% DMSO (formulated with normal saline).Sham and UUO group were given equal 1% DMSO.The mice were sacrificed at 7th day.Renal collagen was observed with Sirius red stain.The activities of Src,protein kinase B (PKB,AKT),p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK),extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and the protein expressions of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and fibronectin (FN) were detected by Western blotting.The expression of collagen I (COL [) was detected by immunohistochemistry and the expressions of matrix metalloprotein 9 (MMP-9),tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP-1),transforming growth factor-β31 (TGF-β31),monocyte chemotactic protein-1(MCP-1),interleukin-6 (IL-6) were measured by ELISA.Resuts Compared with sham mice,UUO mice on 7th day displayed obvious renal fibrosis.Meanwhile,UUO mice had increased expressions of COL Ⅰ and FN,and activities of AKT,ERK and p38 MAPK (all P < 0.05).Their renal expressions of α-SMA,TGF-β1,MMP-9,TIMP-1,MCP-1 and IL-6 were also raised (all P < 0.05).Compared with those in UUO group,in UUO + PP2 group the activities of Src,AKT,p38 MAPK and ERK,and expressions of TGF-β1,MCP-1 and IL-6 decreased (all P < 0.05).Additionally,expressions of COL Ⅰ,FN and α-SMA,collagen deposition and renal fibrosis receded in UUO + PP2 group (all P < 0.05).However,the expressions of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 were not influenced by PP2 treatment.Conclusions Src kinase promotes myofibroblasts accumulation and inflammatory reaction through activating its downstream signaling pathway in the progressing of renal interstitial fibrosis.
5.Properties of light-cured fluorine-containing resin
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2017;21(26):4143-4148
BACKGROUND: Fluorine used for light-cured fluorine-containing resin can reduce and prevent dental caries, as well as play a long-term effect against tooth decay. However, there are rare reports on the composite preparation and performance.OBJECTIVE: To study the preparation and performance of the light-cured fluorine-containing resin. METHODS: Triethylamine as a catalyst, bisphenol A, bisphenol S, glycidyl methacrylate, trifluoroacetic anhydride and inorganic fillers (modified silicon dioxide, hydroxyapatite or titanium dioxide at mass fraction of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%)were mixed to prepare the light-cured fluorine-containing resin. Then, the tensile strength, bending modulus,polymerization conversion and water of the composites were tested, and the morphology of the resin was observed under transmission electron microscope.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: At the same mass fraction, the tensile strength was highest in the titanium dioxide group, higher in the hydroxyapatite group, and lowest in the silicon dioxide group (P < 0.05). At the same mass fraction, there was no difference in the bending modulus between the titanium dioxide group and the hydroxyapatite group (P > 0.05), while the bending modulus in the silica group was significantly higher than that in the other two groups (P < 0.05).At the same mass fraction, the polymerization conversion of the composite resin was higher in the titanium dioxide group than the hydroxyapatite and silicon dioxide groups (P < 0.05), but there was no difference between the latter two groups (P > 0.05). With the increasing of mass fraction, the water absorption of the composite resin kept an increasing trend.Under the transmission electron microscope, the fracture surface of the silicon dioxide group was relatively flat, and the resin body exhibited good biocompatibility with the filler; in the hydroxyapatite group, the fracture surface was rough with obvious ups and downs, and the biocompatibility between the resin body and the filler was relatively poor; in the titanium dioxide group, the fracture surface was layered and the filler settled in the resin body, and moreover, titanium dioxide particles were deposited on the bottom of the resin, resulting in larger voids and filler particles as well as poor biocompatibility. To conclude, the light-cured fluorine-containing resin has good mechanical properties, curable properties and absorption rate.
6.Current status on the intestinal barrier dysfunction in HIV infection
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition 2017;24(4):244-248
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) can effectively suppress thehuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) replication andsignificantly reduce morbidity and mortality of HIV-infectedpatients,which howevercan't completely remove the virus,and eventually progressinto chronic viral-infection disease.Chronic HIVinfection destroys host immune system,leading to intestinal barrier damage,intestinal mucosal dysfunction,microbial translocation,and further accelerates the disease progress.The reconstruction of intestinalmicroflora balance and improvement of intestinal mucosa function areessential to reestablish the host immune system.This paper will review the current research advanceson intestinal barrier damage of HIV infection and gut-target therapy of AIDS.The aim is to provide valid evidences for further research targeting improvement of treatment strategiesandreduction of morbidity and mortality in HIV infection.
7.Application and evaluation of flow fluorescence assay in detection of serum pepsinogen Ⅰ and Ⅱ
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(13):1839-1840,1843
Objective To evaluate the clinical application value of flow fluorescence assay in determination of serum pepsinogenⅠ and Ⅱ.Methods The precision of flow fluorescence assay in the detection of serum pepsinogen Ⅰ and Ⅱ were evaluated. Methodology comparison were conducted between flow fluorescence assay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)kit through detecting clinical samples.The reference ranges for PGⅠ and PGⅡ/PGⅠ ratio of healthy population were established. The levels of PGⅠand PGⅡ/PGⅠ ratio were detected in serum samples of patients suffering superficial gastritis,atrophic gastritis and gastric cancer.Results The within-run and between-run coefficient of variation of PGⅠ were 4.26%-5.35% and 6.73%-7.75%,respectively.And those of PGⅡ were 5.48% - 6.42% and 8.46% -8.85%,respectively.Methodology comparison be-tween flow fluorescence assay and ELISA demonstrated good linear correlations.The linear equation wasY =0.91 1X -22.635(r=0.966,P <0.05)and Y =0.892X -0.548(r=0.980,P <0.05)for PGⅠ and PGⅡ,respectively.The lower limit of the reference range of PGⅠ and PGⅡ/PGⅠ ratio were 32.77 ng/mL and 4.1 6,respectively.The PGⅠ and PGⅠ /PGⅡ ratio of patients suf-fering atrophic gastritis and gastric cancer were statistically significantly lower than those in patients suffering superficial gastritis (P <0.05).Conclusion The flow fluorescence assay could conduct simultaneous detection of PGⅠ and PGⅡwith good methodo-logical performance and high efficiency.The determination of PGⅠ and PGⅡlevels through flow fluorescence assay could provide laboratory basis for the screening and diagnosis of atrophic gastritis and early gastric cancer.
8.Function and significance of integrin-linked kinase in heart
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2009;25(12):2483-2486
Integrin-linked kinase (ILK) is a widely expressed protein kinase that relate to cellular growth and differentiation. It is most abundant in the heart. Recently, many researches revealed that ILK is highly relevant to cardiac response to biomechanical stresses. Also, ILK plays important roles in regulation of the occurrence and development of cardiac hypertrophy, dilated cardiomyopathy, viral myocarditis and myocardial senescence via correlation to several classical signal transduction pathway. Meanwhile, ILK functions in protection after myocardial infarction. This article will try to summarize the effects and relevant mechanism of ILK in above-mentioned aspects, overall reveals the roles of ILK in heart and its potential clinical significance.
9.The Impact of Early Intervention of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on Pregnancy Outcomes
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2014;(1):61-63
[Objective] This paper investigates the impact of early intervention of gestational diabetes mel itus(GDM) on pregnancy outcomes. [Methods] Samples are drawn from the GDM cases diagnosed in Zhejiang Tonglu Maternity and Child Care Hospital between Jan. 2010 and Dec. 2012. The treat-ment group includes 56 cases that were diagnosed with systematic prenatal examination and received early treatment, while the remaining 42 cases in the control group were detected only in later phase of pregnancy and stayed untreated, upon which comparisons of pregnancy outcomes are made. [Results] Early intervention of GDM greatly improves the prognosis of both the mother and the perinatal stage infant, as demonstrated in statistical y significant dif-ference of complications. [Conclusion] Early intervention of gestational diabetes mel itus can reduce the chance of gestational complications, and further im-prove pregnancy outcomes.
10.The effects and mechanisms of Gankyrin silencing on reversing the cisplatin resistance of human ovarian cancer SKOV3/DDP cell line
China Oncology 2014;(1):35-40
Background and purpose: Ovarian cancer is the common gynecological cancer, and the drug resistance of anti-tumor drug was one of major reasons for therapy failure, some studies considered that there is a closed relationship between Gankyrin and drug resistance. In this study, we investigated the effects and mechanisms of Gankyrin silencing on reversing the cisplatin resistance of ovarian cancer drug-resistant SKOV3/DDP cell line. Methods:The expression of Gankyrin in SKOV3 and SKOV3/DDP cells was measured by real-time PCR assay, MTS assay was employed to determine the effect of Gankyrin on SKOV3/DDP sensitivity to cisplatin, apoptosis rate and intracellular concentration of rhodamine-123 (Rh-123) were determined by lfow cytometry, the expression of multi-drugs resistant protein MDR1, Caspase-3/8, Survivin and Bcl-2 were determined by Western blot and real-time PCR. The phosphorylation of AKT and expression of p53, NF-κB and PTEN were analyzed by Western blot assay. Results:The expression of Gankyrin was increased in SKOV3/DDP cells, Gankyrin silencing was able to increase the cisplatin sensitivity of SKOV3/DDP. Before and after gene silencing, the reverse folds (RF) to cisplatin were 1.81 and 2.45, respectively, the intracellular levels of Rh-123 were 1.73 and 2.42 fold, the apoptosis rates were 2.23 and 4.23 fold,the expressions of MDR1, Survivin and Bcl-2 were downregulated, the mRNA expressions of MDR1 were 62.8%and 21.6%, the mRNA expressions of Survivin were 24.5%and 10.3%, the mRNA expressions of Bcl-2 were 47.5%and 18.4%, the levels of Caspase-3/8, p53 and PTEN were elevated, phosphorylation of AKT and expression of NF-kB were downregulated compared with control group. Conclusion:Gankyrin silencing was able to reverse the cisplatin resistance of SKOV3/DDP cells by inhibiting the drug eflfux and promoting cell apoptosis, the PTEN/AKT/NF-κB/p53 may be the key pathway.