1.Caspase recruitment domain 11 and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2010;19(11):702-704
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) represents the most common type of malignant lymphoma. DLBCL is heterogeneous with respect to morphology, immunophenotype, biology, clinical presentation and outcome. Constitutive activity of the NF-κB pathway may contribute to the poor prognosis of patients with activated B cell-like (ABC) subgroup of DLBCL, caspase recruitment domain 11 (CARD11) is the important signal protein in the signaling pathway of NF-κB. Furthermore, various pre-clinical data have proved the importance of CARD11 in DLBCL. This review summarizes the biological characteristics of CARD11, and its relationship with NF-κB signaling transduction pathway and the outcome of DLBCL, so that we can better understanding the pathogenesis and new therapeutic target of DLBCL.
2.Effects of laparoscopic uterine artery occlusion assisted myomectomy for ovarian
Jianping ZHANG ; Wendi GE ; Fangfang JING
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;22(9):1387-1390
Objective To study the laparoscopic uterine artery occlusion effect of assisted myomectomy for ovarian function.Methods 90 cases of existing operation indications ofuterine leiomyoma patients were selected as the research objects and divided into 45 cases of the control group and 45 cases of the study group.The control group received laparoscopic uterine myomectomy,the study group received laparoscopic uterine artery occlusion assisted laparoscopic myomectomy comparison between the two groups,the curative effects of the patients with operation and influence on ovarian function and sexual function.Results In the control group,the operation time (72.03 ± 13.53) min was longer than that of the study group(60.05 ± 10.32) min(t =4.722,P <0.05);control group,amount of bleeding during the operation was (125.43 ± 17.69) mL,more than that of the study group (82.46 ± 13.89) mL (t =12.816,P < 0.05);the two group of exhaust time after operation (t =0.711,P > 0.05) the time of hospitalization and postoperative (t =0.466,P > 0.05) showed no significant differences.The control group after 3 months of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH),estradiol (E2) were (6.08 ± 1.35) U/L,(80.31 ± 5.36) pmol/L,the study group after 3 months of FSH,E2 were (6.85 ± 1.42) U/L,(72.39 ± 5.35) pmol/L,the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(t =2.636,t =7.015,P <0.05);sexual function in patients of the two groups after scores were significantly higher than those before operation,there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups (P > 0.05).Conclusion Laparoscopic uterine artery blocking effects of laparoscopic assisted myomectomy in patients with ovarian function can recover quickly,safely and reliably.
3.B-cell activating factor involved in the pathogenesis of lupus nephritis through regulating phosphoino-sitide 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin signaling
Xuebin WANG ; Fengmei GE ; Fangfang WANG ; Xiuqing YAN ; Zhao LI
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2017;21(1):15-20
Objective To investigate whether B-cell activating factor (BAFF) involved in the patho-genesis of lupus nephritis (LN) by regulating phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/Akt/mTOR) signaling. Methods Twenty-eight lupus nephritis patients and 20 controls were included in this study. The clinical data were collected. BAFF levels in plasma were measured by ELISA, and the relationship between systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI) and BAFF were analyzed. The mRNA and protein levels of BAFF, phosphorylated-PI3K (p-PI3K), phosphorylated-Akt (p-Akt), phosphorylated-mTOR (p-mTOR) and Bcl-2 in kidney tissues were measured using real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blotting. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney U test and Spearman correlation analysis. Results ①Plasma BAFF levels were significantly higher in LN patients [(580 ±45) ng/L] compared with controls [(208 ±30) ng/L](Z=-5.856, P<0.01), and significant positive correlation was found between plasma BAFF levels with SLEDAI (r=0.723, P<0.01). ② Plasma BAFF level in LN patients was positively correlated with 24 h UP and anti-dsDNA titers (r=0.381, 0.461, P<0.05). The protein level of BAFF in kidney tissues was positively correlated with 24 h UP and anti-dsDNA titer (r=0.469, 0.489, P<0.05).③The mRNA levels of BAFF, p-PI3K, p-Akt, p-mTOR and Bcl-2 in kidney tissues were increased in patients compared to controls[5.8±1.8 vs 2.1±0.7, Z=-4.915, P<0.01;6.7±0.9 vs 1.71±0.53, Z=-5.857, P<0.01;5.6±0.9 vs 1.8 ±0.5, Z=-5.751, P<0.01; 5.6 ±1.4 vs 1.6 ±0.4, Z=-5.291, P<0.01; 2.11 ±0.36 vs 1.33 ±0.22, Z=-4.844, P<0.01].④The protein levels of BAFF, p-PI3K, p-Akt, p-mTOR and Bcl-2 in kidney tissues were increased in patients compared to controls [0.72±0.19 vs 0.31±0.05, Z=-4.747, P<0.01;0.73±0.11 vs 0.33±0.09, Z=-5.834, P<0.01;0.77±0.06 vs 0.22±0.07, Z=-5.855, P<0.01;1.18±0.27 vs 0.47±0.13, Z=-5.416, P<0.01;2.08±0.37 vs 1.32±0.18, Z=-4.998, P<0.01]. Conclusion The findings of this study indicate that BAFF may participate in the pathogenesis of LN by regulating PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling.
4.Effect of endostar combined with radiotherapy on expression of integrin αvβ3 mRNA and MVD in lung cancer of Lewis rats
Pingpo MING ; Wei GE ; Fangfang JIE ; Changhu LI ; Huilin XU
Practical Oncology Journal 2014;(1):1-6
Objective To observe the MVD and integrin αvβ3 mRNA expression changes in tumor -bearing rats by using endostar combined with radiotherapy ,and to explore the potential synergy mechanism .Meth-ods We randomly divided the tumor -bearing rats into four groups:control group(NC),endostar group(ES), radiation treatment group ( RT) and endostar combined radiotherapy group ( ES +RT) .Tumor inhibition rate was calculated every other day .Microvessel density and αvβ3mRNA were texted by immunohistochemical or real time PCR in each group.Results (1)ES+RT group showed the most obvious inhibition rate;(2)Compared with NC group,microvessel density of RT was increased ,but decreased in ES group and ES +RT group significantly ( P<0.05);(3)Compared with NC group,αvβ3 mRNA expression of RT group was increased,while decreased in ES group and ES+RT group,and ES +RT group displayed a greater decrease when compared to ES group ( P<0.05).Conclusion Endostar combined radiotherapy can inhibit the growth of cancer and the expression ofαvβ3mRNA,improve the disorders of tumor vascular network .It may be one of the mechanisms of increasing radi-osensitization.
5.The study on methotrexate therapy in collagen induced arthritis rats
Xiuqing YAN ; Fangfang WANG ; Fengmei GE ; Zhao LI ; Xuebin WANG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2016;20(5):325-330,封3
Objective To explore the circadian rhythm of interleukin (IL)-6 in collagen induced arthritis (CIA) rats and investigate the effectiveness and safety of methotrexate (MTX) administered according to IL-6 rhythm.Methods Serum IL-6 concentrations of CIA and normal rats at different time points were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).CIA rats were randomly divided into the experimental group A,experimental group B and control group.MTX (1/7 mg·kg-1 ·d-1) was administered once a day when the IL-6 level began to increase or decrease in the experimental group,while MTX (1 mg/kg) administered once a week in the control group.Arthritis scores and leukocyte counts were observed.The production of IL-6 and C reactive protein (CRP) levels in the serum were measured.Moreover,histological changes in the ankle joint were examined.One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA),two independent sample t test were used to evaluate the experimental data.Results The plasma IL-6 levels in CIA rats were different at different time points,which began to increase at 18:00 and decrease at 6:00.Arthritis score in the experimental group A (4.8±0.7)was lower than that in the control group (5.8±1.0,t=2.256,P=0.0406) and experimental group B (5.5±0.5,t=2.393,P=0.0313).The levels of TNF-α [(185±21) ng/L],IL-6 [(99±6) ng/L],IL-1β[(20.1±1.6) ng/L] and CRP[(1251±282) μg/L] in the experimental group A were significantly lower than those in control group [TNF-α:(207±10) ng/L,t=2.726,P=0.016 4;IL-6:(100±6) ng/L,t=2.669,P=0.0183;IL-1β:(22.0±1.3) ng/L,t=2.814,P=0.0138;CRP:(1 417±278) μg/L,t=2.369,P=0.0327].The level of IL-6 in the experimental group A[(93±6) ng/L] was lower than that in the experimental group B [(99±6) ng/L,t=2.323,P=0.0358].Compared with the control group [(9650±1062)/μl],the counts of leukocyte in the experimental group A [(4595±603)/μl,t=3.841,P=0.0064] and experimental group B [(3833±585)/μl,t=4.442,P=0.003] were significantly lower.Compared with the control group (9.1 ±2.0),histopathology scores in the experimental group A (6.6±1.3,t=2.606,P=0.015) and experimental group B (7.4±1.3,t=3.857,P=0.0007) were significantly lower.Conclusion The plasma IL-6 levels in CIA rats have shown evident circadian rhythm.There-fore,once a day administration is better than once a week.The therapeutic effect of RA may be improved by administering MTX at the time points according to the circadian rhythm of IL-6.
6.Clinical features of right temporal lobe variant of semantic dementia
Fangfang GE ; Zhenxin ZHANG ; Yanfeng LI ; Ruixue CUI ; Jing YUAN ; Bo HOU ; Feng FENG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2014;47(5):293-298
Objective To identify the clinical profile and neuro-imaging findings of the right temporal lobe variant of semantic dementia (RTLV),and to understand the relationship between anatomic and function by comparison to the left temporal lobe atrophy.Methods Of 70 patients with diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia in our memory clinic,three patients with right temporal lobe atrophy were identified based on the MRI scans.We obtained the profile of cognitive function,behavior and personality changes in these 3 patients and compared them with those in 5 semantic dementia (SD) patients with predominant leftsided temporal lobe atrophy.We also underwent 18F-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography (18F-FDG-PET) with statistical parametric mapping analysis in these 3 patients.Results In RTLV patients,the most prominent cognitive deficits were impairment of prosopagnosia,and getting lost.Variety behavioral symptoms including apathy,social disinhibition,stereotypy,compulsive behaviors were more prevalent in early course for patients with RTLV,which were different from SD patients with semantic loss began with anomia or single-word comprehension.18F-FDG-PET scan showed decreased metabolism mainly in right temporal lobe and in other brain regions with varying degrees.Conclusions The RTLV is clinical heterogeneous.Prosopagnosia,behavioral changes and getting lost are the main features in the early course.It therefore,might be proposed a separate clinical entity.
7.Design and application of the electronic data capture system in multi-center nursing study
Zhen LI ; Jing JIAO ; Jing CAO ; Ge LIU ; Ying LIU ; Fangfang LI ; Xiaojing ZHANG ; Xinjuan WU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2017;52(6):730-733
We designed and applied the electronic data capture system (EDC) in order to strengthen the re-search quality and improve the efficiency of data collection of multi-center nursing research. According to the needs of research,we reasonably designed the EDC structure and functions,including data collection,verification, summary and export. Further improvement was performed after EDC was inputted into using. By using EDC,resear-chers from sub-centers completed the data collection smoothly,and the data quality met with research requirements. The design and application of EDC could effectively guarantee the data quality and improve the research efficiency.
8.Multicenter survey on nurses' knowledge and attitude on common complications among bedridden patients in Chinese hospitals
Jiaqian LI ; Jing CAO ; Jing JIAO ; Zhen LI ; Ge LIU ; Ying LIU ; Fangfang LI ; Xinjuan WU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2017;52(3):327-331
Objective To investigate the knowledge and attitude of nurses on prevention and intervention of common complications among bedridden patients in Chinese hospitals and to explore the influential factors.Methods It was a cross-sectional study.A total of 3 903 nurses from 6 tertiary hospitals,11 secondary hospitals and 8 primary hospitals from 6 provinces and cities were recruited by convenience sampling and surveyed using selfdesigned questionnaires.Results Nurses' average scoring rate of knowledge and attitude were 73.46% and 85.02%.Level of hospitals,whether in ICU or not,age,working time,educational background,job title,position,employment form were influential factors for nurses' knowledge (P<0.05).Meanwhile,level of hospitals,educational background,position,employment form were influential factors for nurses' attitude (P<0.05).Conclusion Nurses took a positive attitude for prevention and intervention of common complications among bedridden patients,while the level of nurses' knowledge should be improved.
9.Neurexin-3α IgG mediated autoimmune encephalitis: a case report
Zhihua ZHANG ; Riming HUANG ; Hong LIN ; Jianjun LI ; Langhua FU ; Xiaolong ZHANG ; Fangfang GE
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2021;54(3):258-262
The clinical characteristics, laboratory tests, treatment and prognostic characteristics of a case of neurexin-3α antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis,who was admitted in Xi′an International Medical Center Hospital on January 4, 2020 were summaried. The patient was a 56-year-old male with pre-symptoms of infection before his illness. The main manifestations were rapid progress of cognitive dysfunction, mental and behavioral abnormalities, refractory epilepsy, and status epilepticus, dystonia, accompanied by autonomic nerve involvement such as increased heart rate, breathing, and sweating, suspected of central hypoventilation, clinical manifestations were similar to N-methyl-D-aspartate-receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis and magnetic resonance imaging suggested bilateral hippocampal, temporal, and insular high signals, cerebrospinal fluid examination and other laboratory tests were normal. After treatment with methylprednisolone and intravenous immunogloblin, he died a few days after being discharged. The clinical manifestations of neurexin-3α antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis were similar to NMDAR encephalitis and severe, and neurexin-3α antibodies need to be further tested to confirm the diagnosis when NMDAR antibody was negative.
10.A phantom study of three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy and sliding window intensity-modulated radiation therapy based on 4D dose distribution
Ronghu MAO ; You ZHANG ; Lingling TIAN ; Renqi GAO ; Lei REN ; Dingjie LI ; Jianhua WANG ; Fangfang YIN ; Hong GE
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2021;30(3):272-277
Objective:In this paper, based on the 4D dose distribution of the treatment plan, the effects of respiratory movement on the dose distribution of three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT) and sliding window intensity-modulated radiation therapy (SW-IMRT) techniques were analyzed, and the dose errors caused by respiratory movement based on the 4D dose distribution were evaluated.Methods:In this study, the dynamic thoracic phantom (CIRS-008A) was used to simulate the patient with a 3 cm spherical insert as the tumor. Four motion patterns were simulated with cos 4( x) and sin ( x) wave forms of 10 mm and 5 mm amplitudes. The 4DCT scans with the phantom were performed in different breathing modes, and the maximum intensity projection (MIP), average intensity projection (AIP) and 10 separate 4DCT phase images were transferred to the Eclipse treatment planning system. The targets were contoured on MIP, with corresponding 3DCRT and SW-IMRT plans designed and dose calculated on AIP. By copying the plan designed on the AIP to each phase image of the 4DCT set, the MATLAB software package was employed to register and superimpose all the phase-specific doses onto one of the reference phase to create a 4D-accumulated dose distribution. Both films (EBT2) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSLD) detectors were inserted in and around the target area of the phantom to measure the delivered doses. The calculated 4D-accumulated doses were compared to the measured doses and their differences were evaluated using Gamma analysis. Results:Under different respiration modes, the average Gamma index (3%/3 mm) passing rates between the 4D-accumulated doses and EBT2-measured doses for 3DCRT and SW-IMRT plans were (98.8±0.78)% and (96.4±1.89)%, respectively. The absolute measurements of OSLDs both inside and outside of the target area well matched the 4D-accumulated doses.Conclusions:4DCT can be effectively applied to evaluate the treatment plan dose distribution through 4D dose accumulation, which can potentially avoid cold spots and target under-coverage. Under different respiration modes, both 3DCRT and SW-IMRT plans provide dose measurements consistent with those predicted by the 4D-accumulated dose of treatment plan.