1.Mechanism Study of Kang’ai Fangyi Tablets in Inhibiting Angiogenesis of 4T1 Breast Cancer
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(5):861-864
Objective To study the angiogenesis-inhibitory mechanism of Kang’ai Fangyi Tablets ( KFT) , a Chinese compound recipe with the action of inhibiting cancer metastasis, for 4T1 breast cancer. Methods BALB/c mice were divided into blank control group, model group, Cytoxan ( CTX, 0.04 g·kg-1·d-1) group, and KFT ( 5.2 g·kg-1·d-1) group. Mice model of 4T1 breast cancer was established. Except that the blank control group and model group were given the saline, the mice in the medication groups were given the corresponding medicine. After medication for 4 weeks, the mice were executed, and then we calculated the mass of tumor, the inhibition rate of tumor mass, and the number of lung metastatic nodules. The number of microvessel and expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were measured by immunohistochemical method. Results Compared with the model group, mice tumor mass was decreased ( P<0.05) , the number of pulmonary metastatic nodules was reduced ( P<0.05) , and the number of tumor microvessel and VEGF expression in the isolated tumor mass showed the decreasing trend in KFT group. Conclusion KFT can inhibit 4T1 breast cancer growth and metastasis by reducing the tumor microvessel formation and by affecting the expression of VEGF.
2.Expression of Cyclin D1 and BRAF (V600 E) mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma and their correlation with clinicopathologic features
Weidong HOU ; Xuexin HU ; Yanfeng LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2014;(12):1386-1390
Purpose To investigate the correlation of the expression of Cyclin D1 and BRAF ( V600E) mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma ( PTC) and their clinical significance, and to analyze their role in the pathogenesis of PTC. Methods The expression of CK34βE12 and MC protein was detected by immunohistochemical EnVision method in 52 cases of PTC and 52 cases of thyroid benign lesions (25 cases of nodular goiters, 15 cases of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, 12 cases of follicular adenoma), and the mutation status of BRAF gene protein in above specimens were detected by polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencing. Expression of Cyclin D1 and BRAF (V600E) mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma and their correlation clinicopathologic features were also analyzed. Results The positive rate of Cyclin D1 in 88 cases of PTC was 84. 6%,and the immunoreactivity score (4. 6 ± 2. 4), compared with thyroid be-nign lesions (1. 3 ± 1. 6), was statistically significant difference (t=8. 525, P<0. 01). Expression of Cyclin D1 was closely related with lymph node metastasis, capsular invasion, tumor stage Ⅲ+Ⅳ and BRAF (V600E) mutation (P<0. 05), but not related with age, gender, number and diameter of tumor nodules. In 52 cases of PTC BRAF gene mutation rate was 63. 5%, but in thyroid benign lesions mutation rate was 0, with significant difference (P<0. 01). The BRAF mutation is closely related with lymph node metastasis, capsular invasion and tumor stage Ⅲ+Ⅳ(P<0. 05), but not related with age, gender, number and diameter of tumor nodules. The expression of Cyclin D1 in BRAF (V600E) mutation group was stronger, the positive expression rate was significantly higher than that of wild group (100% vs 57. 9%), and expression of the mean score was higher than that of the wild group (5. 7 ± 1. 6 vs 4. 0 ± 2. 5);the comparison between the two groups showed statistical difference (t=2. 652, P<0. 05). Conclusions The expression of Cyclin D1 and BRAF (V600E) mutation are positively related, which are also closely related with the occurrence and development of PTC, and can be used as an index to predict the invasion and metastasis in PTC.
3.THREE-DIMENSIONAL MASTICATORY MUSCLE FORCE VECTORS DETERMINED BY CT AND MRI FUSION IMAGE TECHNOLOGY
Kai HU ; Chunming LIU ; Kangli HOU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 1983;0(05):-
In order to measure and analyze three dimensional masticatory muscle force vectors in craniofacial region, the multiresolution method based on wavelet pyramid was used for the fusion of cranio jaw facial CT and MRI image, then these images were visualized. The results showed that the area of physiological cross section (PCS) and the maximum muscle force were different during functioning in the masticatory muscles system. The various masticatory muscle forces or various sides in the same muscle were also different in the three dimensional directions. The results suggested that determination of three dimensional masticatory muscle vectors is feasible by CT and MRI fusion image technology in craniofacial region, and can provide significant results for the basic research in the masticatory muscle system.
4.Biological characteristics of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells from patients with coronary artery disease
Mai HOU ; Shengshou HU ; Hao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2003;0(01):-
Objective To establish a method for the isolation and culture of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from patients with coronary artery disease and investigated its biological characteristics. Methods Bone marrow was extracted from patients' sternum when they were operated for coronary artery bypass graft. MSCs were separated from bone marrow by density gradient centrifugation in Percoll solution and seeded in culture medium supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum. The morphology and growth characteristic of MSCs were observed in primary and passage generation culture with inverted microscope. The cell phenotype and cell cycle of MSCs were analyzed by flow cytometry. The growth curves were compared between different passages and ages. Results Most adherent MSCs showed spindle morphology whatever passages they were. The MSCs could be expanded for 15 passages. The proliferative potential of MSCs over the fifth passage or from old patients decreased gradually. The MSCs in primary and passage were positive for CD29 and CD44, but negative for CD34 and CD45. Analysis for cell cycle showed most MSCs in G_0/G_1 phase. Conclusion The method of isolation and culture of sternum bone marrow derived MSCs from patients with coronary artery disease is feasible, the MSCs have self-renewal capacity and might be ideal for cellular cardiomyoplasty.
5.Calculation of the surface density of the RGD-containing peptide on allogenic bone using isotopic tracing technique
Xiaobin HOU ; Yongcheng HU ; Jinquan HE
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2013;(1):89-94
Objective To investigate the feasibility of determining the surface density of RGD-containing peptide on allogenic bone by isotopic tracing technique using RGD peptide labelled with 125Ⅰ,and the impact of the input concentration of RGD-containing peptide on the surface density,and to obtain the history between the surface density and the input concentration of RGD-containing peptide.Methods The synthetic RGD-containing peptide was labelled with 125Ⅰ,and the specific radioactivity was calculated.The reactive solutions of RGD-containing peptide with the radioactive 125Ⅰ-RGD as a probe were prepared at the input concentrations of 0.01 mg/ml,0.10 mg/ml,0.50 mg/ml,1.00 mg/ml,2.00 mg/ml,4.00 mg/ml.Using EDC as the cross-linking agent,the reaction was carried out by placing the allogenic bone pieces into the reactive solutions of RGD-containing peptide with different input concentrations.After the reaction,the surface density of RGD-containing peptide grafted onto the allogenic bone pieces was calculated by evaluating the radioactivity and the surface area of the bone pieces.The impact of the input concentration of RGD-containing peptide on the surface density was measured and the curve was ascertained.Results After measuring in the radiodensity γ-counter,the result showed the RGD peptides have been marked with 125Ⅰ successfully.The allogenic bone pieces were radioactive after the reaction,which demonstrated that the RGD-containing peptide had been grafted onto the surface of bone pieces successfully.It was also found that with the increasing of input concentration,the surface density raised.Conclusion The surface density of RGD-containing peptide is related to its input concentration.With the increasing of input concentration,the surface density raises to the saturation value gradually.
6.The hemophilias and their clinical management: reports in the 55th ASH annual meeting
Xiaojing HU ; Jun HOU ; Jumei SHI
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2014;23(2):75-78
Outcomes for patients with hemophilia have improved dramatically over the past 50 years.With the increased availability of safe clotting factor concentrates,the primary focus in clinical management is now the prevention of long-term complications,most notably the debilitating hemophilic arthropathy that is associated with severe disease.Definitive evidence of improved clinical results from primary prophylaxis started in young patients-with severe hemophilia A and a minimal bleeding history is presented.Furthermore,recent studies showing benefits for initiating prophylaxis in older adolescents and adults with established joint disease are examined.lnhibitors to factor Ⅷ are the most problematic complication of factor replacement therapy.Patient-specific and treatment-related factors that contribute to the risk of inhibitor formation are discussed and controversies and clinical evidence related to approaches for tolerance induction are reviewed.Immune tolerance induction is the proven method for eradication of inhibitors.This article reviews latest research presented at the 55th ASH annual meeting on the hemophilias and their clinical management.
7.Research on Clinical Resistance and Aerolysin Genes of Aeromonas Hydrophila
Hu HOU ; Aimin LI ; Shuming TANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2015;(2):49-51
Objective To study Aeromonas hydrophila infection and the clinical status of the major causative factor Aerolysin gene.Methods Clinical isolates of Aeromonas hydrophila was collected from 2012 to 2013 year in People’s Hospital of Shenzhen Longhua Branch.Its identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing was analyzed by VITEK 2 compact.Clinical resistance rates and distribution was analyzed by WHONET5.6 software.Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)was used to de-tect the Aerolysin gene form in chromosomes and plasmids extracted genome.Results The clinical total of 48 isolated Aero-monas hydrophila ,distributed in 16 clinical samples of sputum,blood 11,10 secretions,urine 7 and stool 4.Distribution in ward decentralized,the central tendency was not detected.Drug resistance rates to ampicillin,ampicillin/sulbactam and ce-fazolin reached more than 80%,while amikacin,cefepime,levofloxacin,piperacillin/tazobactam and imipenem was low 10%or less.43.7% strains carried the Aerolysin gene.39.5% of Aerolysin gene was found on chromosome genome.Conclusion Aeromonas hydrophila clinical infection existed in dispersed form,most of which carried Aerolysin gene in chromosome ge-nome.Aeromonas hydrophila had serious resistance to penicillins and first generation cephalosporin,but to broad-spectrum drugs maintaining high sensitivity.Precaution of Aeromonas hydrophila ,as an important condition pathogenic bacteria,is some significant for preventing it’s proliferation of drug-resistant strains.
8.Progress in iron chelators: the report of the 53rd annual meeting of American Society of Hematology
Xiaojing HU ; Jun HOU ; Jumei SHI
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2012;21(2):73-76
Chelation therapy could remove transfusional iron burden. Three chelators are currently available, including deferoxamine, deferiprone, and deferasirox, which can be used as monotherapy or in combination.Several factors must be considered in the design of optimal and individualized chelation regimens,which include chelator availability and its properties,degree of organ-specific iron loading,ongoing transfusional iron burden, and patient preference. Comparative effectiveness trials may help to determine the ideal strategy. This article reviews latest research presented at the 53rd annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) on the use of iron chelators.
9.Establishment of a permanent mechanism for medical service support in large-scale activities as pioneered by the Olympic Games
Yong YAN ; Yansheng HU ; Shengcai HOU
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2009;25(6):421-424
Bejing Chaoyang Hospital provided medical service support as a designated hospital for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. In the course, the hospital is benefited in terms of its management system building, guarantee of medical service quality, effective connection within the service system,real-time improvement of medical service quality, comprehensive information management and development of the emergency treatment system. These experiences are being converted into part of the permanent mechanism, rendering profound influence on medical service support for large-scale activities in the future.
10.Laser scanning confocal microscope techonology and its application in biomedical field
Yanming HOU ; Jianjiang HU ; Yi WANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(6):567-569
Here we reviewed the applications of laser scanning confocal microscope in biomedical field. The reformation and improvement based on this technique were also summarized. After analyzing the defects, we highlighted its potential applications in the future.