2.Hepatocyte growth factor in combination with interleukin-6 to induce the in vitro differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells isolated from human umbilical cord blood into hepatocyte-like cells
Hong YUAN ; Yuzhuo WU ; Hong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2007;0(12):-
AIM: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) isolated from human umbilical cord blood can differentiate into hepatocyte-like cells under a suitable induction condition. The optimal condition is still unclear. This study investigated the feasibility of differentiation of MSCs isolated from human umbilical cord blood into hepatocyte-like cells with hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in vitro to find a new cell source for live tissue engineering. METHODS: The experiment was performed from March to September 2007 at the Central Laboratory of First Hospital of Lanzhou University. ①Three cases of umbilical cord blood were collected from full-term pregnant women. Pregnant women had signed an informed consent. The experiment was approved by Hospital’s Ethical Committee. ②MSCs from umbilical cord blood were separated by density gradient centrifugation and adherent method. Cell surface molecule was measured by flow cytometry. Third passage of cells were divided into four groups and cultured in DMEM medium with HGF (HGF group), IL-6 (IL-6 group), HGF+IL-6 (HGF+IL-6 group) or no growth factor (control group). ③The characteristics of proliferation and growth of MSCs were studied by microscopy and methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT). The phenotypes of MSCs were identified by flow cytometry and immunohistochemical method. Albumin levels in culture supernatants were determined with enzyme-labeled immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULTS: ①Growth and division of adherent cells obtained from human umbilical cord blood were good. The shape of MSCs changed into triangle, polygonal or round on days 21-28 in induction groups. ②Positive staining reaction for alpha fetoprotein (AFP) on day 7, for CK18 on days 21, 28 after induction. Albumin production by induced MSCs increased in a time-dependent manner. The positive percents of every hepatocytic marker were higher in the HGF+IL-6 group than in the IL-6 group and HGF group (P
3.Study on the reversion of drug resistance in human cervical cancer cell lines
Hong CHEN ; Huizhen CHEN ; Xufeng WU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000;0(11):-
Objective To determine the resistance reversion of mitomycin (MMC) by 3′-Keto-bmt 1-val 2-cyclosporin (SDZ PSC 833) in human cervical cancer in vitro and in vivo. Metheds A xenografted mitomycin resistant mice model of cervical cancer was devolped. The reversion of mitomycin resistance by SDZ PSC 833 (1 or 3 mg/L) was detected from human cervical cancer cell (Hela) and its resistant subline Hela/MMC in vitro and in vivo. Studies in vitro include drug resistance reversion experiment and the changes of morphology. Studies in vivo including tumor volume and tumor related histopathological changes in the autopsied specimen were evaluated by comparing random sections of each group. Results Nontoxic doses of SDZ PSC 833 could result in almost partial reversion of MMC-resistance of Hela/MMC.In vivo studies also showed SDZ PSC 833 augmented the growth inhibitory effect of mitomycin on Hela/MMC xenografted in nude mice. Conclusion SDZ PSC 833 can overcome mitomycin resistance of Hela/MMC in vitro and in vivo ,so SDZ PSC 833 will be a better candidate clinically for reversing multidrug resistance.
4.Development strategies of hospitals under the market economic system
Yu WU ; Zhener LIAO ; Hong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2001;17(2):72-74
Only by working out and implementing scientific and rational developmnent strategies can hospitals contend for the initiative and have a leading edge in the fierce market competition. At present, it is imperative for hospitals to develop the new century-oriented market competition strategy in view of their respective current conditions and circumstances, the talent developnent strategy based on the reform of the personnel system, the strategy of scientific and technological development, and the strategy of the socialization of rear services. Hospital managers ought to promote the construction of their hospitals in light of the above strategies. Nevertheless, in implementing hospital development strategies, it is important to guarantee the continuity and stability of the overall development strategies and not to make unpredictable changes. Only by doing so can the development of hospitals be pushed forward via working out hospital development strategies.
5.Ring chromosome 20 syndrome.
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2013;51(9):710-712
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6.Role and bioinformatics analysis of UCP2 in cervical cancer
Jing JIANG ; Yan CHEN ; Hong WU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(1):91-94
Objective To investigate the effect of UCP2 on cell proliferation, apoptosis, metastasis in cervical squamous carcinoma. Methods Plasmid?mediated downregulation of UCP2 was obtained in cervical cancer cell lines. MTT, flow cytometry and transwell chamber assay were conducted to detect the ability of proliferation, apoptosis and metastasis. Characteristics of UCP2 protein was analyzed by bioinformatics methods. Results (1)UCP2 was verified to be downregulated by qRT?PCR and Western blotting assay.(2)MTT, apoptosis assay and transwell chamber assay showed that the proliferation of SiHa cell was significantly inhibited, and the apoptosis rate was significantly increased, and metastasis was markedly deduced (P < 0.05). (3) Bioinformatic analysis showed that UCP2 was located in mitochondria with several phosphorylation sites, and UCP2 interacted with other proteins to produce biological effects. Conclusion UCP2 may play an important role in the occurrence and development of cervical cancer, and it is expected to be a new target for the early diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer.
7.Nursing of cancer patients with Wernicke encephalopathy after gastrointestinal surgery
Ying WU ; Ruyi YANG ; Hong CHEN
Modern Clinical Nursing 2016;15(8):38-41
Objective To summarize the experience of nursing cancer patients with Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) after gastrointestinal surgery. Method The clinical data of 6 patients with WE after gastrointestinal surgery in our hospital from January 2005 to June 2015 were retrospectively analyzed to summarize the nursing strategies. Results All the 6 patients showed mental changes of different types, 5 patients developed with ocular manifestations and one patient with ataxia. Only one patient showed the classic triad of the disease at clinical presentation. All the 6 patients had characteristic manifestations on cranial MRI and received thiamine (vitamin B1) at diagnosis. Four patients were completely recovered and 2 were partially recovered. Conclusion Timely sufficient thiamine supplementation during the perioperative period is the key to prevent and treat WE in the patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Careful observation of the patients′ mental state and the effective nursing for the special classic triad of the disease are critical for a better prognosis.
8.Effect of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium on yield and quality of Echinacea purpurea
Rong CHEN ; Hai NIAN ; Hong WU
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(06):-
K. There was no significant difference in the yield among the treatments of N+K, CK, P, N+P, and N, but the results of these five treatments were significantly higher than that of P+K and K. In addition, cichoric acid content did not considerably changed after treatment of various fertilizer combinations. For the second harvest date the yield of N, N+K, P, and N+P were 47.7%, 35.4%, 33.8%, and 12.3% higher respectively than that of CK, the yield of N+P+K, P+K, and K were 7.7%, 10.8%, and 28.5% lower respectively than that of CK. There was significant difference in the yield between the treatment of N and CK, the yield of K was significantly lower than that of CK. Conclusion The results indicate that cichoric acid content is not significantly affected by the treatment of various fertilizer combinations and the yield is strongly influenced by N fertilizer, weakly by P fertilizer, on the contrary the application of potassium chloride results in a decrease in yield.
9.Construction of recombinant eukaryotic expression vector pVAX-S_2S containing the gene of hepatitis B virus surface antigen and DNA-mediated immunization
Hong WU ; Guangming CHEN ; Rude YANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1999;0(12):-
Objective:In order to obtain safer HBV DNA vaccine,recombinant kanamycin resistance eukaryotic expression plasmid containing the gene of HBV surface antigen was constructed and used to study humoral immune response in BALB/c mice.Methods:HBV antigen middle protein(preS2+S) encoding gene fragment was isolated from the recombinant eukaryotic expression plasmid pcDNA-S 2S;subcloned into eukaryotic expression vector pVAX1.After confirmed the presence of the gene by restriction endonuclease analysis,it was used to immunize the healthy BALB/c mice at different doses,and the levels of anti-HBs in serum was determined by ELISA.Results:Restriction endonuclease analysis confirmed recombinant plasmid pVAX-S 2S was what was expected.Serum anti-HBs was detected at the 2nd week after DNA vaccination at all three doses(100 ?g,50 ?g,10 ?g per mice)and their titers were increased with time.Quantitative comparison of the serum anti-HBs levels revealed significant(P
10.Evaluation of dose delivery stability of a new linear accelerator TrueBeam
China Medical Equipment 2014;(6):34-36,37
Objective:To study the long-term stability of 6MV photon beam on TrueBeam, which is a new linear accelerator introduced by Varian Medical System. Methods:QA BeamChecker Plus (QABC+, Standard Imaging Inc., Middleton, USA) was used to measure 6MV X-ray on TrueBeam linac as daily quality assurance (Daily QA). Dosimetric parameter, including output Constancy, flatness and symmetry, were employed to evaluate the dose delivery stability of TrueBeam linac. Results: Daily QA results of 18 months showed the dose output delta was (0.0%±0.7%), only once out of tolerance of 2%. The constancy of Flatness was excellent with the delta of (0.1%±0.1%). The symmetric of axial and transverse varied within 1%. Conclusion:The output constancy of TrueBeam with 6MV is very stable, as well as flatness and symmetry. It’s stable and reliable to implement Truebeam linear accelerator in clinical.