1.Assessing tumor vascularity in breast neoplasms by ultrasonography
Journal of International Oncology 2008;35(10):774-777
Ultrasonography is a simple and reliable non-invasive method in tumor vascularity detection of breast neoplasms. Tumor vascularity morphometric and topological characteristic in breast neoplasms provides an important basis for differentiation between benign and malignant lesions. Studies indicate that visual blood vessel shape and direction, velocity, properties of blood flow can be satisfactorily shown by color Doppler flow imaging(CDFI). But CDFI is confined by the angle between acoustic beam and blood flow. Power Doppler ultrasound (PDU) can overcome the difficulties mentioned above, but can not offer the information of blood velocities and motion error. The intratumoral flow features can clearly and visually shown by three-dimensional ultrasonography (3DUS) and contrast- enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). 3 DUS and CEUS will be new potential diagnosis techniques in vascularity estimation of breast neoplasms.
2.Transfection of human endostatin gene in umbilical cord CD34~+ hematopoietic stem cell
Jifeng FENG ; Liangjun ZHU ; Ji HU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2004;0(02):-
Objective:To transfer human endostatin gene into umbilical cord CD34 + hematopoietic stem cells and detect its expression and excretion. Methods: Human endostatin gene was transferred into human umbilical cord CD34 + hematopoietic stem cells by retroviral pLNCX to build endostatin-transferred cell line.RT-PCR and Western blot analysis were applied to examine the transfection and expression of endostatin gene. Results:RT-PCR proved that genome of endostatin-transferred CD34 + hematopoietic stem cells contained a 550 bp fragment of human endostatin .The expression and excretion of human endostatin from endstatin-transferred hematopoietic stem cells were confirmed by Western blot analysis. Conclusion:Human endostatin gene can be transferred into CD34 + hematopoietic stem cells.
3.Combined pluronic P85- and ultrasound contrast agents-mediated gene transfection to HepG2 cells.
Xijun, ZHANG ; Kaiyan, LI ; Xian, CUI ; Liangjun, HU ; Yunchao, CHEN
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2011;31(6):842-5
This study examined the effect of P85 (a pluronic block copolymer) and microbubble (MB) ultrasound contrast agents under ultrasound irradiation on gene transfection and expression. The pEGFP plasmids that can encode enhanced green fluorescent protein (pEGFP) served as a report gene and were mixed with different concentrations of MB/0.05% (w/v) P85. Then the plasmids were transfected into human hepatoma G2 (HepG2) cells. The HepG2 cells treated with MB/P85 or without treatment were exposed to ultrasound (US parameters: 1 MHz, 1.0 W/cm(2), 20 s, 20% duty cycle). Twenty-four hours later, the transfection efficiency was assessed by fluorescence microscopy and fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS) analysis. The cell viability was evaluated by Trypan blue exclusion test. The results showed that the gene transfection efficiency in HepG2 cells under ultrasound irradiation was significantly higher than that without ultrasound irradiation. HepG2 cells in the MB or P85 group in the absence of ultrasound expressed less amount of green fluorescent protein. The expression efficiency reached (22.14±3.06)% and the survival rate was as high as (55.73±3.32)% in the 30% MB plus P85 group. It was concluded that MB and P85 in the presence of ultrasound can enhance gene transfection and expression.
4.Different ultrasound exposure time and dose of microbubble mediated gene transfection to HepG2 cells: in vitro experimental study
Liangjun HU ; Kaiyan LI ; Xiaona LIU ; Xijun ZHANG ; Wei DONG ; Yanjun WANG ; Rong QIN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2009;18(9):805-808
Objective To investigate the relationship of gene transfection efficiency with different ultrasound exposure time and different dose of microhuhble,and to find the appropriate ultrasound parameters for gene transfection. Methods Plasmid encoding enhanced green fluorescent protein(pEGFP) was chosen as a report gene and HepG2 cells were chosen as research object. The HepG2 cells plus pEGFP and different dose of microbubble were exposed to ultrasound(1 MHz,0.5 W/cm2) with varying time. Twenty-four hours later, the expression of EGFP in the cells was observed by fluorescence microscope,the transfection efficiency was assessed by FACS and the cell viability was observed by trypan blue exclusion. Results The expression of EGFP in all experimental groups was different,and the approving transfection efficiency was got by ultrasound exposed for 20 s when the dose of microbubble was 60 μl. Conclusions With fixed ultrasound frequency and power, different transfection efficiency was got when the exposure time and dose of microbubble were different. The appropriate parameter was 20 s,60 μl, which can supply information for further study.
5.Protective effect of Agaricus bisporus intracellular polysaccharides and exopolysaccharides against concanavalin A-induced immunological liver injury in mice
Dandan ZHENG ; Nan JIANG ; Yangyang HU ; Jianhua YANG ; Liangjun DONG ; Qi WANG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2017;31(4):303-310
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the protective effect of Agaricus bisporus intracellular polysaccharides(IPS) and exopolysaccharides (EPS) on immunological liver injury induced by concanavalin A (Con A). METHODS Mice were pretreated with IPS and EPS (100, 200 and 400 mg kg- 1, ig) daily for 12 d. Immunological liver injury was induced by Con A 25 mg·kg-1 byinjection via the tail vein of mice.Eight hours after injection of Con A, the indexes of the liver, spleen and thymus, serum level of glutamicpyruvic transaminase (GPT), glutamic-oxalacetic transaminase (GOT), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interferon- γ (IFN- γ), splenic lymphocyte percentages of CD4 + and CD8 + , and liver homogenate content of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured. Liver pathological changes were observed by HE staining. RESULTS Compared with normal group, the autoimmune liver injury in mice induced by Con A resulted in an increase in the liver index (P<0.01) , spleen index (P<0.01), the activity of GPT (P<0.01) and GOT (P<0.01), the content of TNF- α (P<0.01) and IFN- γ (P< 0.01), and the level of MDA (P<0.01), but a decrease in the thymus index (P<0.01), the percentage of CD4+ (P<0.01) , the ratio of CD4+/CD8+ (P<0.01), and SOD activity (P<0.01). Compared with model group, treatment with IPS (200 and 400 mg·kg-1) and EPS (200 and 400 mg·kg-1 ) respectively resulted in an increase in the thymus index (P<0.01) but in a decrease in the liver index and spleen index (P<0.01). Similarly, the activity of GOT and GPT was decreased obviously (P<0.01), and the content of TNF-α and IFN-γ in IPS and EPS 200 and 400 mg·kg-1 groups was decreased. Compared with model group, the activity of SOD in IPS and EPS (200 and 400 mg·kg- 1) group was increased (P<0.01) while MDA was decreased (P<0.01). Moreover, the percentage of CD4 + Iymphocytes decreased (P<0.01), whereas no significant difference was found in the ratio of CD4 +/CD8 + .Pathological changes of the liver were observed under a microscope. Pretreatment with IPS and EPS could effectively reduce the liver injury induced by Con A. CONCLUSION IPS and EPS have certain protective effect on immunological liver injury, which may be related to their ability to clean up free radicals, control lipid peroxidation and regulate the balance of the immune system.
6.Effects of enteral nutrition by gastroscope-guided naso-jejunal feeding tube placement on acute severe pancreatitis endotoxemia
Qing WU ; Nian FU ; Xuefeng YANG ; Guqing LIAO ; Yang HU ; Liangjun JIANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2012;28(4):381-384
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effects of early enteral nutrition by gastroscopeguided naso-jejunal feeding tube placement on the intestinal endotoxemia of patient with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP).Methods Fourty-three patients were randomized into two groups:patients receiving early enteral nutrition (EN) by gastroscope-guided naso-jejunal feeding tube placement (24 cases) and those receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) ( 19 cases).The serum endotoxin(ET),albumin (ALB) and amylase (AMY) levels were measured.Abdominal distension and other complications were observed in the two groups.Results The abdominal pain and distension relief time,intestinal bleeding,infectious complications of EN group were significantly improved compared with that of TPN group ( P < 0.01 或 P < 0.05 或 P < 0.001 ).The serum ET levels of EN group was much lower ( [ 0.19 ± 0.11 ] EU/ml) than that of TPN group ( [ 0.85 ± 0.28 ] EU/ml)on day 14 post-treatment (t =10.456,P < 0.001 ).The serum AMY levels were decreased significantly in two groups after treatment,and the difference between two groups was not significant (t =3.l17,t =1.889,P >0.05 ).The serum ALB recovery of two groups was not significantly different ( P > 0.05 ).Conclusion Gastroscope-guided Naso-jejunal feeding tube placement for early enteral nutrition can protect intestinal mucosa,reduce complications,alleviate symptoms of patients with SAP,which are benefitial factors for the treatment of intestinal endotoxemia in patients with SAP.
7.Clinical application of muliplefoliated flap combined with tendon graft from dorsal foot for repairing soft tissue defects of multi-fingers
Yuxiang HU ; Wenzheng ZHANG ; Min ZHANG ; Jianlin WANG ; Liangjun ZHENG ; Famin DING ; Dongning SONG ; Qiao HOU ; Yafei HU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2010;33(2):115-117,后插六
Objective To summarize clinical experience of application of muliplefoliated flap combined with tendon graft from dorsal foot for repairing soft tissue defects of multi-fingers. Methods Based on the results of microdissection researches, muliplefoliated flap including medial foot flap, the first metatarsal dorsal flap, lateral foot flap, extensor pollicis brevis of toe and extensor proprius of the fifth toe pedicled by anterior tibial vessels and dorsal pedis vessels as trunk, anterior medial malleolus vessels, the first metatarsal vessels and anterior lateral malleolus vessels as branches respective was designed for repairing soft tissue and tendon defects of multi-fingers. Results In all 12 cases, total survival of flap was 11 cases , 1 case had partial necrosis of distal flap and it was healed by dress changing. Conclusion Transplantation of muliplefoliated flap combined with tendon graft from dorsal foot is a good method to repair soft tissue and tendon defects of multi-fingers.
8.Influence of transcriptional factor Sp1 on expression of bile acids transporters MRP3 and MRP4
Kun CHEN ; Jin CHAI ; Xinchan FENG ; Ying CHENG ; Liangjun ZHANG ; Zhen HU ; Lanfang CHEN ; Wensheng CHEN ; Yonghong HE
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2016;25(7):469-472,473
Objective To investigate the influence of transcriptional factor Sp1 on expression of bile acids transporters MRP3 and MRP4 so as to perfect the regulatory mechanism of MRP3 and MRP4 expression.Methods Transformed Sp1-overexpression and Sp1 siRNA plas-mids to HepG2 cell and obtained the stably cells line.Then the expression levels of bile acids transporters MRP3 and MRP4 were measured by RT-qPCR,and the change of protein levels were detected by Western blot.Results The stably cells line Sp1-OE-HepG2 and Sp1siRNA-HepG2 were successfully transformed.The mRNA expression and protein levels of MRP3 and MRP4 were significantly increased in Sp1-OE-HepG2 cells,among which the mRNA expression of MRP3 mRNA increased 2.8 times,the protein levels of MRP3 increased 3.0 times,and the mRNA expression and protein levels of MRP4 increased 3.2 times and 2.5 times respectively.Conversely,the mRNA expression and protein levels of MRP3 and MRP4 were decreased in Sp1 siRNA-HepG2 cells,among which the mRNA expression of MRP3 mRNA de-creased 52%,the mRNA expression of MRP4 mRNA decreased 58%,the protein levels of MRP3 decreased 57%,and the protein levels of MRP4 decreased 60%.Conclusion Transcriptional factor Sp1 could regulate the expression of bile acids transporters MRP3 and MRP4 in HepG2 cells.
9.Combined Pluronic P85- and Ultrasound Contrast Agents-mediated Gene Transfection to HepG2 Cells
ZHANG XIJUN ; LI KAIYAN ; CUI XIAN ; HU LIANGJUN ; CHEN YUNCHAO
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2011;31(6):842-845
This study examined the effect of P85 (a pluronic block copolymer) and microbubble (MB)ultrasound contrast agents under ultrasound irradiation on gene transfection and expression.The pEGFP plasmids that can encode enhanced green fluorescent protein (pEGFP) served as a report gene and were mixed with different concentrations of MB/0.05% (w/v) P85.Then the plasmids were transfected into human hepatoma G2 (HepG2) cells.The HepG2 cells treated with MB/P85 or without treatment were exposed to ultrasound (US parameters:1 MHz,1.0 W/cm2,20 s,20% duty cycle).Twenty-four hours later,the transfection efficiency was assessed by fluorescence microscopy and fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS) analysis.The cell viability was evaluated by Trypan blue exclusion test.The results showed that the gene transfection efficiency in HepG2 cells under ultrasound irradiation was significantly higher than that without ultrasound irradiation.HepG2 cells in the MB or P85group in the absence of ultrasound expressed less amount of green fluorescent protein.The expression efficiency reached (22.14±3.06)% and the survival rate was as high as (55.73±3.32)% in the 30% MB plus P85 group.It was concluded that MB and P85 in the presence of ultrasound can enhance gene transfection and expression.
10.Prevalence of Lying Flat behaviors and its association with depressive symptoms among college students from three provinces and cities in China
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(6):844-848
Objective:
To understand the prevalence of Lying Flat behaviors and its association with depressive symptoms among Chinese college students, so as to provide a scientific basis for promoting the physical and mental health development of adolescents.
Methods:
From July to October 2023, three universities were selected through convenient sampling from Jiangxi Province, Liaoning Province and Beijing City, respectively. Selfdesigned questionnaire links were distributed on campus to collect basic information and Lying Flat behaviors among college students, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was utilized to screen for students with depressive symptoms. Finally, a total of 4 225 valid questionnaires were obtained. Chisquare was used to compare of report rates of Lying Flat behaviors across different demographic characteristics. Ordered Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the association between Lying Flat behaviors and depressive symptoms, with Z test used to assess variations in the strength of associations.
Results:
The reporting rates of academic, life, and social Lying Flat were 32.7%, 17.8% and 17.5%, respectively. And 6.7% of the participants were found of all three Lying Flat behaviors simultaneously.Among college students with three Lying Flat behaviors, the constituent ratios of no, mild, moderate and above depressive symptoms were 9.9%, 30.5% and 59.6%, respectively. Additionally, college students who had three Lying Flat behaviors were more likely to show mild, moderate and above depressive symptoms [OR(95%CI)=2.49(1.60-3.87), 7.69(5.01-11.79), P<0.01].
Conclusions
Academic Lying Flat behavior is most prevalent among college students. Academic, life and social Lying Flat behaviors are all significantly positively correlated with depressive symptoms. Attention should be paid to the Lying Flat behaviors and college students psychological health conditions to promote their physical and mental health development.