1.Advance of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (review)
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2015;21(2):171-175
Transcranial direct current stimulation is one of the non-invasive brain-stimulation techniques. Based on the introduction of the origin and development, this article gave an overview of the mechanisms emphatically, the current view is that the transcranial direct current stimulation may exert effect on neuromodulation by changing cortical excitability, increasing synaptic plasticity, impacting cortical excitation/ inhibition balance, altering regional cerebral blood flow, modulating the activity within and between different cortical networks. In this review, clinical studies and analysis findings were compared, and then 2 problems should be discussed for ideal effects: choice of stimulating parameters and timing of the stimulation in relation to task performance.
2.Application of carbon nanoparticle in the axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy for breast cancer
Shuanggen LEI ; Xiaofen YU ; Chunwei XIE ; Mengying JI ; Qiumo LEI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(26):1-3
Objective To explore the clinical effect of carbon nanoparticle in the axillary sentinel lymph node tracer of breast cancer.Methods Fifty-seven patients with breast cancer underwent lymphatic tracing with carbon nanoparticle.The carbon nanoparticle suspension was subcutaneously injected around the areola (points at 4 o'clock) and tumor surface skin at 30 min before operation.The first lymph nodes blacked were named sentinel lymph node.Then performed modified radical mastectomy,observing the application value of carbon nanoparticle.Results The detection rate of sentinel lymph node was 98.2% (56/57).The correct,sensitive and false negative rates were 98.2%(55/56),95.2%(20/21) and 4.8%(1/21),respectively.The false positive rate was 0.Conclusions The carbon nanoparticle suspension injection subcutaneously around areola in sentinel lymph node biopsy is helpful for accurately evaluating the axillary lymph node condition.Being simple to operate,accurate positioning,dyeing time and is worth popularizing.
3.Selection of breast implant during immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy
Ge CHEN ; Chunwei XIE ; Dali MU ; Jie LUAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2014;(16):1049-1051
Objective:To demonstrate the selection of breast implant during an immediate breast reconstruction post-mastectomy and analyze the indication of this technique. Methods:From June 2007 to June 2012, a total of 121 patients with breast cancer received immediate breast reconstruction with breast implants. Among the 121 patients, 89 patients had simple mastectomy, while the rest under-went modified radical mastectomy in the Department of Breast Neoplasm, Nanchang No.3 Hospital. The volumes of the resected breast tissues were measured using Archimedes principle. The diameters of the tissues were also determined. Proper breast implants were se-lected according to the measured data. Results: Postoperative complications, such as implant exposure, flap necrosis, and infection, were not found. Follow-up period ranged from 6 months to 12 months. Patients answered a questionnaire that displayed their degree of satisfaction for the breast operation outcome. Results show that 89.3%of the patients (108/121) were very satisfied, 9%were (11/121) satisfied, and 1.7%(2/121) were unsatisfied. Conclusion:Immediate breast reconstruction with breast implant post-mastectomy is an ideal method for rebuilding the breast. This technique is advantageous because it prevents damage to the donor site and retains the maxi-mal elasticity of the skin for breast reconstruction. Accurate parameters of breast implants, which are important to achieve good surgical results, could be obtained using Archimedes principle.
4.Diagnosis and treatment of gallstone ileus
Qingyu LIANG ; Peng DU ; Jiaming XIE ; Haorong WU ; Chunwei GU ; Fengyun ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2014;13(8):660-661
Gallstone ileus is a rare mechanical ileus,which was caused by discharge of giant gall bladder stone to the intestine.Understanding the causes of ileus is the key factor for treatment,and surgical treatment is the treatment of choice.An old patient with gallstone ileus was admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University in April 2013.Preoperative X ray detection and computed tomography showed gallbladder wall thickening,formation of a sinus tract between the gall bladder and the duodenum,and intestinal ileus in the left iliac region (the diameter of the stone was about 4 cm).The patient received medical treatment for 3 days and then exploratory laparotomy + lithotomy.Gall bladder stones were not detected during the operation,so the gall bladder was preserved.The patient was followed up till December 2013,the sinus tract was disappeared under B sonography,and the cholecystitis was cured.
5.The Effect of Antisense miR-30d on Invasion and Migration in Breast Cancer Cells
Ge CHEN ; Ping LUO ; Yu GONG ; Yao ZHOU ; Ruijun ZHAO ; Chunwei XIE
Tianjin Medical Journal 2014;(3):203-207
Objective To investigate the expression of miR-30d in breast cancer tissues and demonstrate the regula-tive effects of miR-30d ASO on the invasion and migration of breast cancer cells in vitro. Methods The expression levels of miR-30d in 108 breast cancer tissues and their adjacent tissues were detected by real-time quantitative PCR method. Af-ter transfection with miR-30d ASO, the biological effects of miR-30d on in breast cancer cells was measured by transwell as-say and wound healing assay. The expressions of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9 were analyzed by Western blot assay. Results The expression level of miR-30d was found to be over-expressed in breast cancer tissues(P<0.05). Compared with control group and nonsense interference group, the miR-30d expression was significantly decreased in breast cancer cells(transfection with miR-30d ASO). Results of transwell and wound healing assay showed that the invasion and mi-gration ability decreased significantly after transfection with miR-30d ASO, and expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were down-regulated (P<0.05). Conclusion miR-30d was over-expressed in human breast cancer. The invasion and migration of breast cancer cells can be effectively inhibited by decreasing the expression of miR-30d. miR-30d may become a new tar-get for the regulation of invasion and migration in breast cancer.
6.Effects of thymosin alpha 1 combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer
Shuanggen LEI ; Xiaofen YU ; Chunwei XIE ; Shixin YANG ; Ruijun ZHAO ; Qiumo LEI
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2013;20(6):851-853
Objective To study the impact of the thymosin alpha 1 on the toxicity and celluar immune function during neoadjuvant chemotherapy of breast cancer.Methods 83 patients of Ⅱ b-Ⅲ a stage breast cancer were randomly divided into two groups:study group(40 patients,neoadjuvant chemotherapy of CEF combined with thymosin α 11.6mg HQD) and control group(43 cases,neoadjuvant chemotherapy of CEF alone).Results Rates of gastrointestinal reaction and bone marrow depression in study group were significantly lower than those in control group.The levels of CD3,CD4,CD4/CD8 and NK in study group were significantly higher than those in control group after chemotherapy.Conclusion The combination of thymosin alpha 1 and neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer can reduce the toxicity,improve the tolerance,enhance cellular immune function and improve the quality of breast cancer patient's life.
7.Evaluation of neoadjuvant chemotherapy efficacy by the expression of cyclin D1 in human breast cancer
Wensong WEI ; Yali CAO ; Chunwei XIE ; Shixin YANG ; Wei QU ; Jianhong TU ; Yufeng ZOU
Cancer Research and Clinic 2013;25(7):458-459,462
Objective To evaluate the effect of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) by investigating the expression of cyclin D1 in human breast cancer before and after NAC.Methods Eighty-four cases of breast cancer were diagnosed by core biopsies.The expression level of cyclin D1 in cancer tissues was measured by immunohistochemical envision two-step method before and after NAC (pirarubicin and docetaxel regimen for 3-4 cycles).Results Complete remission (CR) occurred in 4 cases of 84 patients (4.76 %) with 2 pathological complete response cases,partial response (PR) in 54 cases (64.29 %),stability (SD) in 26 cases (30.95 %) and no disease progression (PD) patients.The positive rate of cyclin D1 in cancer tissues [65.48 % (55/84)] was significantly decreased after NAC [39.29 % (33/84)] (x2 =11.55,P =0.001).In clinical level,the ease rate was significantly improved in patients whose cyclin D1 expression switched from positive [86.36 % (19/22)] to negative [45.45 % (15/33)] after NAC treatment (x2 =9.359,P =0.002).Conclusion NAC significantly decreases the expression of cyclin D1 in breast cancer tissues.Meanwhile,the ease rate is improved when cyclin D1 expression switched from positive to negative after NAC.Therefore,cyclin D1 expression can be used as an evaluation index for the efficiency of NAC.
8.The application of ultrasound scalpel in axillary lymph node dissection in modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer
Shuanggen LEI ; Xiaofen YU ; Chunwei XIE ; Huiqin ZHANG ; Qing LIU ; Qiumo LEI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(5):40-42
Objective To study the effect of the ultrasound scalpel and electric knife in axillary lymph node dissection in modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer.Methods The clinical data of 429 patients with modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer were analyzed retrospectively.The axillary lymph node dissection in 178 cases were performed with the ultrasound scalpel (ultrasound scalpel group) and 251 cases were done with the electric knife(electric knife group).The blood loss,operative time,extubation time,the total amount of drainage,the incidence of seroma were compared.Results Two groups were successfully operated,no axillary vessels and long thoracic nerve,chest nerve injury.The blood loss,operative time,extubation time,the total amount of drainage in ultrasound scalpel group were significantly better than those in electric knife group [(98.0 ± 10.2) ml vs.(152.0 ± 11.5) ml,(125.0 ±9.6) min vs.(155.0 ± 12.3) min,(6.0 ± 2.1) d vs.(9.0 ± 4.3) d,(227.0 ± 10.6) ml vs.(319.0 ± 15.8) ml,P< 0.05 or < 0.01].The incidence of seroma was no significant difference between two groups (P > 0.05).Conclusions Using ultrasound scalpel in axillary lymph node dissection for breast cancer can significantly reduce operative time,and is consistent with less blood loss,less extubation time and the total amount of drainage.
9.Effect of Constraint-induced Aphasia Therapy on Chronic Aphasia after Stroke
Ying XIE ; Huilin LIU ; Chunwei WU ; Xinyu LI ; Ping ZHENG ; Chen CHEN ; Xin LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;20(11):1011-1013
Objective To investigate the effect of short-term constraint-induced aphasia therapy on chronic aphasia after stroke. Methods 30 stroke patients with chronic aphasia accepted speech therapy for a total of 30 hours. The control group (n=15) accepted routine speech training and the treatment group (n=15) accepted constraint- induced aphasia therapy 3 hours a day. They were assessed with the Western Aphasia Battery (WAB) and the Communicative Activity Log (CAL) before and after treatment. Results The treatment group improved significantly in oral expression, naming and repetition function of WAB after treatment (P<0.001), but not significantly in listening understanding (P=0.066); while the control group improved significantly in oral expression (P<0.001). The treatment group also significantly improved in CAL (P<0.001). Conclusion Constraint- induced aphasia therapy can significantly improve the speech for stroke patients with chronic aphasia in the short term.
10.Identification of Long Non-Coding RNAs and Their Target Genes from Mycelium and Primordium in Model Mushroom Schizophyllum commune
Tuheng WU ; Jian CHEN ; Chunwei JIAO ; Huiping HU ; Qingping WU ; Yizhen XIE
Mycobiology 2022;50(5):357-365
Schizophyllum commune has emerged as the most promising model mushroom to study developmental stages (mycelium, primordium), which are two primary processes of fruit body development. Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) has been proved to participate in fruit development and sex differentiation in fungi. However, potential lncRNAs have not been identified in S. commune from mycelium to primordium developmental stages. In this study, lncRNA-seq was performed in S. commune and 61.56 Gb clean data were generated from mycelium and primordium developmental stages. Furthermore, 191 lncRNAs had been obtained and a total of 49 lncRNAs were classified as differently expressed lncRNAs.Additionally, 26 up-regulated differently expressed lncRNAs and 23 down-regulated between mycelium and primordia libraries were detected. Further, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis showed that differentially expressed lncRNAs target genes from the MAPK pathway, phosphatidylinositol signal, ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis, autophagy, and cell cycle. This study provides a new resource for further research on the relationship between lncRNA and two developmental stages (mycelium, primordium) in S. commune