1.Homeodomain-interacting protein kinase 2 and tumor signal transduction
Lihong ZHOU ; Shujun CI ; Qi LI
Journal of International Oncology 2011;38(6):403-406
Homeodomain-interacting protein kinase 2(HIPK2)is a member of a member of the serine/threonine protein kinase family which localized in the mucleus.It is not only involved in advanced stage embryogenesis,development of nerve tissue,retina and muscular tissue,but also takes part in regulation of tumor signaling transduction,down-modulated expression of oncogene,induced apoptosis of tumor cells,and inhibited angiogeuesis of tumor.The regulation of HIPK2 in tumor signaling transduction pathway is associated with P53 signaling,Wnt/β-catenin pathway and hypoxia.
2.Hypoxia inducible factor-la and colorectal cancer
Shujun CI ; Lihong ZHOU ; Qi LI
Journal of International Oncology 2011;38(7):547-550
HIF-1α, a transcriptional activator regulating cells and tissues' response to hypoxia, can induce expression of a variety of factors and facilitate adaptation to hypoxia. Tumor hypoxic microenvironment and expression of HIF-1α is closely related to the occurrence of colorectal cancer, development, invasion, metastasis and prognosis, which becomes a hot spot in colorectal cancer research. To further clarify the process of colorectal cancer and to explore new treatment methods in colorectal cancer, HIF-1α in colorectal cancer studies was briefly reviewed.
3.Diffusion tensor MR imaging in the assessment of cognitive functions in children with periventricular leukomalacia
Shanshan WANG ; Guoguang FAN ; Ci WANG ; Jieqing ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2012;46(3):203-208
Objective To investigate the values of diffusion tensor MR imaging(DTI)and fiber tractography(FT)in the assessment of cognitive functions in children with periventricular leukomalacia (PVL),to facilitate to understand the mechanism of PVL children's cognitive functions.Methods Forty six children with PVL and 16 age-matched volunters were recruited.Developmental quotient(DQ)of all cases was recorded.According to the DQ scores,patients were divided into 3 groups:mild in 11 patients,moderate in 19,and severe in 16.DTI was performed in all cases and fractional anisotropy(FA)values were be calculated.Non-paired t test was used to compare the FA values of major white matter fibers between patients group and controls group.One-way ANOVA was used to compare the FA values among 4 groups.Results Compared with controls,all 46 patients with PVL showed a significant mean FA reduction in left corticospinal tract(CST)(0.476 ±0.064 vs.0.531 ±0.064),bilateral anterior limb of internal capsula (ICAL)(left 0.357 ±0.050 vs.0.405 ±0.081,right 0.370 ±0.040 vs.0.405 ±0.036),posterior limb of internal capsule(ICPL)(left 0.483 ±0.044 vs.0.546 ±0.091,right 0.485 ±0.046 vs.0.547 ±0.083),arcuate fasciculus(AF)(left 0.367 ± 0.069 vs.0.433 ± 0.097,right 0.363 ± 0.064 vs.0.421 ±0.091),posterior thalamic radiation(PTR)(left 0.390 ± 0.059 vs.0.459 ± 0.067,right 0.382 ± 0.047 vs.0.446 ± 0.064),anterior CG(ACG)(left 0.362 ± 0.056 vs.0.423 ± 0.057,right 0.345 ± 0.056 vs.0.417 ± 0.080),superior longitudinal fasciculus(SLF)(left 0.323 ± 0.050 vs.0.426 ±0.102,right 0.341 ± 0.056 vs.0.416 ± 0.092)and splenium of the corpus callosum(SCC)(0.535 ±0.090 vs.0.606 ±0.060)(t =2.037-3.745,P <0.05).The severity of cognitive impairment companied with decrease of the FA values of all fibers.The FA values of bilateral CST,ICAL,ICPL,left AF,bilateral PTR,ACG,SLF and SCC were significantly different among different groups(F =3.021-7.146,P < 0.05).Conclusions The damage widespread of white matter bundles is found in children with PVL DTI and FT can provide details in the assessment of cognitive impairment in children with PVL.
4.Analysis of posttraumatic stress disorder in rescuers and firefighters.
Song CI ; Yajia LAN ; Qin ZHANG ; Dinglun ZHOU ; Ji DE
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2015;33(6):448-450
OBJECTIVETo investigate the occurrence and associated factors for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in rescuers and firefighters.
METHODSThe PTSD of 264 rescuers and firefighters who had participated in rescue was evaluated using the self-designed fireman general situation questionnaire and PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C). The factors associated with the occurrence of PTSD were also analyzed.
RESULTSThe incidence rate of PTSD in the subjects was 8.3%. The PTSD rate of special service corps (12%) was significantly higher than that of other subjects (P<0.05). The incidence of PTSD was highest in the rescuers and firefighters above the third rank, but without significant differences (P>0.05). The PTSD rate of married rescuers and firefighters was significantly higher than that of unmarried subjects (P<0.05). The PTSD rate of subjects addicted to drinking was significantly higher than that of non-drinking subjects (P<0.05). Subjects with more frequent attendance were more susceptible to PTSD compared with those with less attendance.
CONCLUSIONThe incidence rate of PTSD is high in rescuers and firefighters who have attended rescues. It is necessary to implement both short-term and long-term counseling programs for stress management and intervention in order to reduce the psychological trauma after rescue and improve the mental health of rescuers and firefighters.
Firefighters ; psychology ; Humans ; Incidence ; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic ; diagnosis ; Surveys and Questionnaires
5.Clinical analysis of 14 cases of rare non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children
Mengxin CAI ; Ci PAN ; Min ZHOU ; Qidong YE ; Jingyan TANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2016;(3):176-180
Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics and prognosis of 4 rare types of non -Hodgkin lymphoma(NHL)in children,and to discuss the progress in treatment.Methods Clinical data of 1 4 patients with rare types of NHL at Shanghai Children′s Medical Center,Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine between January 2004 and December 201 4 were retrospectively analyzed,and their clinical features,treatment and prognosis were dis-cussed.Results Fourteen cases were reported including 6 subcutaneous panniculitis -like T -cell lymphoma (SPTCL),3 hydroa vacciniforme -like cutaneous lymphoma(HVLL),2 pediatric follicular lymphoma(PFL)and 3 ex-tranodal NK/T -cell lymphoma,and nasal type(ENKTL).Ten patients (71 .4%)primarily presented with skin lesions and underwent a long course of illness before they were finally diagnosed (the median was 1 0 months),71 .4%(1 0 /1 4 cases)of them associated with fever and 50.0%(7 /1 4 cases)with liver and spleen enlargement,and no evidence of central nervous system (CNS)and bone marrow (BM)involvement was observed,while 28.6% patients (4 /1 4 cases) had more than two lines′abnormalities in peripheral blood examination.Since there were no standard treatment guide-lines,most patients received CHOP (Cyclophosphamide +Adriamycin +Vincristine +Prednisone)and /or mature B -cell NHL -like therapy,and 50.0%(7 /1 4 cases)of them received interferon therapy in addition,while 1 patient re-ceived allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation after recurrence.The complete remission was achieved in 71 .4%(10 /14 cases)of all the patients.Two of them died,3 lost follow -up,and 1 relapsed.The 3 -year overall survi-val and event free survival rates were 0.84 and 0.57,respectively,after a median follow -up of 26 months (range 12 -64 months).Conclusions Pediatric rare types of NHL show atypical clinical manifestation,low incidence of CNS /BMinfil-tration and long course.It is hard to make pathological diagnosis and differentiation.It is also inappropriate to apply the commonly used staging system to these rare types of NHL.No standard treatment has been found by now.SPTCL,HVLL and PFL have relatively good outcomes when treated with mature B -cell NHL -type therapy plus interferon therapy.
6.Therapeutic effect of nasal endoscopesurgery on chronic sinusitis and nasalpolyps in geriatric patients
Hua GUAN ; Jun CI ; Ying FANG ; Changyang WANG ; Huaien ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2015;34(4):421-423
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of nasal endoscope surgery on chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps in geriatric patients.Methods A total of 132 geriatric patients with chronic sinusitis and nasalpolyps underwent nasal endoscope surgery in our hospital from Jun.2010 to Jun.2014,and the therapeutic effect was investigated.Results In the 132 cases,92 cases were cured (69.7%).Therapeutic effects were excellent in 33 cases (25.0%),and invalid in 7 cases (5.3%).The total effective rate was 94.7%.The total effective rate was 100.0% in type Ⅰ,97.4% in type Ⅱ and 84.8% in type Ⅲ.The total effective rate was higher in type Ⅰ and Ⅱ than in type Ⅲ (x2=3.506 and 6.218,P=0.035 and 0.012).Local complications occurred in 10 cases (7.6%),including 1 case with nasolacrimal duct injury,2 cases with orbital hematoma,5 cases with nasal adhesion,1 case with surgical cavity hemorrhage and 1 case with sinus atresia.Conclusions The therapeutic effects of nasal endoscopesurgery on chronic sinusitis and nasalpolyps are good in geriatric patients,especially in treating chronic sinusitis and nasalpolyps of type Ⅰ and Ⅱ,and the postoperative complications are less,which is worth clinical application.
7.Study on the Relationship between Homocysteine (Hcy) and C Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels and Mental Behaviors of Alzheimer's Disease
Wei HUANG ; Yan YIN ; Ye YANG ; Ci LI ; Min ZHOU ; Ling GUO
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2016;37(10):85-87
Objective To study the relationship between homocysteine (Hcy) and hypersensitive c-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level and mental behaviors of Alzheimer's disease (AD).Methods During the period from 2014 January to 2016 January,20 subjects were selected from inpatients of the third hospital of yunnan porvince,before and after treatment,the plasma levels of Hcy and hs-CRP in patients with AD were tested by enzymatic methods.The pathological behavior rating scale (concerns-AD) was used to estimate the treatment effect.Results There were significant differences in the mental behavior score and Hcy and CRP levels between the before and after the treatment in AD patients (P<0.01) Conclusion Plasma levels of Hcy and CRP have correlation with mental behaviors of patients with AD.
9.Treatment of children with highly suspected mature B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia
Meng SU ; Ci PAN ; Qidong YE ; Min ZHOU ; Huiliang XUE ; Jing CHEN ; Jingyan TANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(15):1131-1134
Objective To evaluate the outcomes of mature B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(mature B-ALL) and to assess the safety and efficacy of the treatment protocol.Methods From February of 2003 to December of 2012,15 children were diagnosed as mature B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma possible (mature B-ALL/NHLp) in Shanghai Children's Medical Center(SCMC) were enrolled,and they were treated with SCMC-mature B-ALL/NHLp-2003 protocol.All of the clinical characteristics,therapeutic effects and long-term outcomes were analyzed.The statistical data were processed by SPSS 21.0.Results The median age on diagnosis was 8.7 years (1 year and 5 months to 14 years and 4 months).Among them,4 cases presented with local mass including maxillofacial tumors,neck and abdominal mass.The others had systemic manifestations such as fever and pale face.These neoplastic cells retained the expressions of surface membrane immunoglobulin M,terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase,Cμ,CD10,CD19,cCD79 a differently.Follow-up was updated to November 30,2013.The median follow-up period was 80 months (39-128 months).Theestimated 5-year event free survival rate was (80.0 ± 10.3) %.According to univariate analysis,increased lactate dehydrogenase level (> 4-times the normal value),increased serum ferritin level (> 2-times the normal value),no small residual disease markers were indepen-dent poor prognostic factors(x2 =5.49,4.89,5.49,all P < 0.05).Conclusions SCMC-mature B-NHL/ALLp-2003 protocol is feasible and safe for children with mature B-ALL/NHLp,but more sample cases need to be investigated.
10.Study on the clinical outcomes of children with stage Ⅳ malignant extracranial germ cell tumors
Qianghua YAN ; Jingyan TANG ; Ci PAN ; Qidong YE ; Min ZHOU ; Yijin GAO ; Wenting HU
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2017;35(5):321-324
Objective To evaluate the outcomes of children with stage Ⅳ malignant extracranial germ cell tumors. Methods Twenty-five patients were enrolled in the retrospective analysis. Event-free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS) rates were estimated by Kaplan-Meier method with SPSS 13.0. Results Of the 25 children, there were 13 males and 12 females. The mean age at diagnosis was 2 years old (ranged 1 to 11). Five patients receiving chemotherapy in another hospital before (n=1), or giving up treatment after confirmed diagnosis (n=1), or giving up effective treatment after received less than 2 cycles (n=3) were excluded from this analysis. Of the 20 patients, 90.0% (18/20) achieved complete remission and 5.0% (1/20) achieved partial remission after treatment. The 5-year EFS rate and 5-year OS rate were 70.0%±10.2% and 82.4%±9.2% respectively. There was no death occurred due to complications. Conclusions The effect of this treatment program is positive. The cumulative dose of the drugs is not high, compared with other schemes such as PEB, but there are more drugs involved. Whether these drugs may cause long-term adverse reactions needs further research.