1.Reducing radiation dose in 64-row spiral CT coronary angiography: study based on individualized scan dosage protocol
Deqiang KANG ; Jing ZHAO ; Nan PENG ; Haiqin HUA ; Chao LI ; Ying GUO ; Yun SHEN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2012;46(3):234-238
Objective To investigate the methods of reducing radiation dose in CT coronary angiography through optimizing individualized scan dosage protocol.Methods Two hundred patients (group A)underwent coronary CTA examination which was performed with fixed 120 kV and variable mA according to their BMI.The mA was set as 150-300 mA(BMI < 18.5 kg/m2),300-500 mA (18.5 kg/m2 ≤ BMI < 25.0 kg/m2),and 500-800 mA(BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m2).When all examinations were finished,a linear regression was employed to analyze the correlation between mA and BMI,body surface(Suf),image noise(SD)respectively.The results of the analysis were used to formulate a regression equation,which was further used to establish a table list for quick search on how much mA that individualized coronary CTA scan would need.Another 200 patients(group B)enrolled for the individualized scan were scanned under new protocol that previous study established.The tube voltage was 100 and 120 kV.The tube current was variable according to the data in the table list.One-way ANOVA and Kruskal-wallis H test were used for statistics.Results Regression equation between mA and BMI,Suf,SD was:mA =17.984 × BMI + 169.149 × Suf-2.282 × SD-361.039.The SD(group A:32.08 ± 5.80,group B:28.60±4.47),dose index volume(CTDIvol)[group A:(41.97 ± 11.37)mGy,group B:(33.18±10.07)mGy],effective dose(ED)[group A:(10.91 ±3.07)mSy,group B:(8.83 ±2.72)mSv]had significant differences between the two groups(F =43.45,63.71,49.07 respectively,P <0.01 for all).The SD and ED results obtained in group B were better than those in group A.Conclusion Better performances were obtained when BMI combined Suf was used as a new individualized protocol than when BMI was used only,which means good image quality and lower radiation dosage in coronary CTA examination.
2.T-2 toxin inhibits mitochondrial function of differentiated murine embryonic stem cells
Haiqin FANG ; Lizhong LI ; Zengming ZHAO ; Jun HE ; Jun ZHAO ; Rong YANG ; Xue GENG ; Shuangqing PENG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2014;(3):415-420
OBJECTIVE ToexplorethepossiblemechanismoractiontargetsofT-2toxinembryo toxicity by observing the effect of T-2 toxin on mitochondrial function of differentiated murine e mbryonic stemcells(mESCs).METHODS Duringdifferentiationat24,72and120h,ESCswereexposedto T-2 toxin 0.5 μg·L-1 .Meanwhile,mESCs were pre-treated with antioxidant Trolox (200 μmol·L-1 )for 30 min and exposed to T-2 toxin (0.5 μg·L-1 )for 72 h.The mitochondrial ultrasture of differentiated mESCs was observed under a transi mission electrical microscope (TEM).The differentiated ESC mito-chondrial function,including respiratory control ratio (RCR),ATP synthase activity and mitochondrial membranepotential(MMP),wasmeasuredat144hafterdifferentiation.RESULTS Significant decrease of the mitochondrial number,deformation of mitochondrial structure,and lack of complete mito-chodrial crest were observed through TEM in the groups of T-2 toxin exposed for 72 and 1 20 h,respec-tively.Compared with the normal control group,RCR declined by 49.5% and 55.1%,ATP synthase activity decreased by 84.9% and 89.3%,and MMP decreased by 23.2% and 35.2% in T-2 toxin 0.5 μg·L-1 exposure 72 and 1 20 h group,respectively.However,the inhibition of mitochondrial function by T-2 toxin in differentiated mESCs recovered significantly in the presence of the antioxidant Trolox. CONCLUSION T-2toxininducesoxidativestressandinhibitsmESCsmitochondrialfunctionindifferenti-ated mESCs,and ROS-induced mitochondrial malfunction plays an i mportant role in T-2 toxin e mbryonic toxicity mechanis m.
3.Research status and development trend of global radiotherapy for lung cancer in recent 10 years——bibliometric analysis based on Web of Science
Hexin DUAN ; Zhibi XIANG ; Haiqin PENG ; Rongrong ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2020;29(6):401-406
Objective:To investigate the research status and development trend of radiotherapy for lung cancer in recent 10 years through the bibliometric analysis of relevant literature.Methods:Taking the core collection of Web of Science as the data source, combined with the visualization function of Cite Space software, bibliometric methods were adopted to analyze the literature publication, distribution of journals, authors, institutions and countries, the literature co-citation, keyword co-occurrence and clustering of the lung cancer radiotherapy research from 2010 to 2019.Results:In recent 10 years, the amount of literature published in this field has been on the rise year by year. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics was the journal with the largest number of publications. The authors and organizations with the most articles were all from the United States. Stereotactic radiotherapy has become a research hot spot in this field, and the combination of immunotherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy may become a novel development trend in the future. Conclusions:In the past 10 years, the research on radiotherapy has been developing steadily at home and abroad, forming a certain research direction and development trend. Some core institutions and core authors have appeared. However, international exchange and cooperation remain to be strengthened probably due to the unbalanced development of global radiotherapy technology.
4.Development of human embryonic stem cell platforms for human health-safety evaluation
Guangyan YU ; Tong CAO ; Xiaohui ZOU ; Xuehui ZHANG ; Xin FU ; Shuangqing PENG ; Xuliang DENG ; Shenglin LI ; He LIU ; Ran XIAO ; Hongwei OUYANG ; Hui PENG ; Xiao CHEN ; Zengming ZHAO ; Xiaoying WANG ; Haiqin FANG ; Lu LU ; Yulan REN ; Mingming XU
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2016;48(1):1-4
SUMMARY Thehumanembryonicstemcells(hESCs)serveasaself-renewable,genetically-healthy, pluripotent and single source of all body cells,tissues and organs.Therefore,it is considered as the good standard for all human stem cells by US,Europe and international authorities.In this study,the standard and healthy human mesenchymal progenitors,ligament tissues,cardiomyocytes,keratinocytes,primary neurons,fibroblasts,and salivary serous cells were differentiated from hESCs.The human cellular health-safety of NaF,retinoic acid,5-fluorouracil,dexamethasone,penicillin G,adriamycin,lead ace-tate PbAc,bisphenol A-biglycidyl methacrylate (Bis-GMA)were evaluated selectively on the standar-dized platforms of hESCs,hESCs-derived cardiomyocytes,keratinocytes,primary neurons,and fibro-blasts.The evaluations were compared with those on the currently most adopted cellular platforms.Parti-cularly,the sensitivity difference of PM2.5 toxicity on standardized and healthy hESCs derived fibroblasts, currently adopted immortalized human bronchial epithelial cells Beas-2B and human umbilical vein endo-thelial cells (HUVECs)were evaluated.The results showed that the standardized hESCs cellular plat-forms provided more sensitivity and accuracy for human cellular health-safety evaluation.
5.The effect of early rehabilitation on cardiopulmonary function after lung transplantation
Shukun DENG ; Min ZHOU ; Haiqin ZHOU ; Qing XU ; Shiting ZHANG ; Peng YUAN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2020;42(10):899-902
Objective:To explore the effect on cardiopulmonary function of early rehabilitation after lung transplantation.Methods:Forty patients undergoing lung transplantation were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, each of 20. Both groups received routine rehabilitation treatment, psychological counseling and health education about rehabilitation, medications and nutrition. The observation group was additionally given systematic early lung rehabilitation treatment as soon as their vital signs were stable after the operation. It included body position transfers, aerobic training, resistance training and breathing training 3 to 5 times a week for 4 weeks supervised by physical therapists. The control group were informed about methods of aerobic training, respiratory training and airway clearance but carried them out by themselves. The percentage of forced expiratory volume (FVC%), FVC in the first second (FEV1%, ) and FEV1%/ FVC% of the two groups were evaluated using a bedside lung function instrument before the lung transplantation and after 4 weeks of treatment. The six-minute walking distances (6MWDs) of the two groups were compared and their facility in the activities of daily living was evaluated using the modified Barthel index (MBI).Results:Before treatment, there was no significant difference in the average FEV1%, FVC%, FEV1%/FVC%, 6MWD or MBI ratings between the two groups. After the 4 weeks of treatment, both groups showed significant improvement in all of those measurements, on average. The observation group′s averages were, however, significantly better than those of the control group.Conclusion:Early rehabilitation after lung transplantation helps to improve cardiopulmonary function and promote a better quality of life.
6.Study on preparation ,safety and anti-tumor activity of apigenin silk fibroin nanoparticles
Peng JI ; Jinxiang ZHANG ; Xianglong WANG ; Jianwen GE ; Haiqin HUANG
China Pharmacy 2022;33(1):58-63
OBJECTIVE To prepare apigenin silk fibroin(API@SF)nanoparticles and to evaluate their safety and anti-tumor activity. METHODS API@SF nanoparticles were prepared by nanoprecipitation method ,and their morphology ,particle size ,Zeta potential,drug loading amount and in vitro release were characterized. The safety of nanoparticles was evaluated by hemolysis test and HE staining. MTT assay was adopted to evaluate inhibitory effects of API@SF nanoparticles on breast cancer 4T1 cells in mice. RESULTS The prepared API@SF nanoparticles were spherical with uniform distribution. The average particle size was 406.61 nm, the polydispersity index was 0.154,the Zeta potential was -18.4 mV,and the average drug-loading amount was 5.20%. The in vitro release results showed that the release rate of the nanoparticles was relatively fast in the release medium of pH 5.0 and relatively slow in the release medium of pH 7.4. Results of hemolysis test and HE staining showed that the nanoparticles had good biocompatibility. Results of MTT assay showed that the inhibitory effect of API@SF nanoparticles on 4T1 cells was significantly higher than that of API raw materials (P<0.05),and its mechanism may be related to increasing the level of reactive oxygen species in cells. CONCLUSIONS API@SF nanoparticles are prepared successfully ,which possess good safety and anti-tumor activity.