3.Influence of Yin-nourishing Qi-tonifying and blood-activating recipe(养阴益气活血方) on anticoagulation and fabrinolysis of cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells
Jiehong YANG ; Yuyan ZHANG ; Huafeng WANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2006;0(01):-
Objective To study the influence of Yin-nourishing Qi-tonifying and blood-activating recipe(养阴益气活血方) on anticoagulation and fabrinolysis of cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVEC).Methods Yin-nourishing Qi-tonifying blood-activating recipe was composed of three equal proportions of Radix Rehmanniae(生地黄),Radix Astragali(黄芪) and Rhizoma Chuanxiong(川芎);blood-activating recipe(活血方)contains Rhizoma Chuanxiong only.Serology pharmacology method was used to observe the effects of Yin-nourishing Qi-tonifying and blood-activating recipe on anticoagulation and fabrinolysis of cultured endotheliocytes of human umbilical vein.Results Compared with control group,both Yin-nourishing Qi-tonifying blood-activating and blood-activating recipes could obviously increase the content of 6-keto-prostacyclin 1?(6-keto-PGF1?) in HUVEC((412.5?42.7)ng/L and(231.7?30.1)ng/L vs.(137.6?13.5)ng/L),promote the activity of tissue plasminogen activator(t-PA)((0.920?0.072)kU/L and(0.679?0.062)kU/L vs.(0.516?0.052)kU/L),and inhibit the activity of tissue plasminogen activator inhibitor(PAI)((0.622?0.071)kAU/L and(0.851?0.085)kAU/L vs.(0.934?0.076)kAU/L),decrease the content of endothelin(ET)((35.7?4.9)ng/L and(46.8?5.1)ng/L vs.(58.6?6.2)ng/L),and increase the content of nitrogen monoxide(NO)((21.68?2.26)mmol/L and(15.15?1.73)mmol/L vs.(8.67?1.24)mmol/L) of cultured HUVEC(P
4.Application of real-time three-dimensional ultrasound in the diagnosis of abdominal cavity metastasis of malignant tumor
Jie BAI ; Guisheng YANG ; Huafeng ZHANO
China Oncology 2009;19(8):615-618
Background and purpose: Blood biochemistry, ascites test and imaging diagnosis have low sensitivity for the diagnosis of abdominal neoplasma. And also exploratory laparotomy is not suitable for late stage patients. Real-time three-dimensional(3D) ultrasound is a new method in the diagnosis of celiac disease. We aimed to explore the application of this new tool in the diagnosis of abdominal cavity metastases of malignant tumor. Methods: Twenty-eight patients with malignant tumor preoperatively underwent both 2D and real-time 3D ultrasound examination The results were compared to pathological and clinical outcomes. Any one of those signs such as abdominal cavity mass, abdominal cavity lymphadenectasis, thickening of the peritoneum, nodules over the peritoneal and abdominal organs surface were considered as abdominal cavity metastases. Results: Twenty-five of them were pathologically confirmed to have abdominal cavity metastases. The diagnosis correlation rate of 2D and real-time 3D in the diagnosis of abdominal cavity metastases of malignant tumor were 42.86% and 92.86%, respectively. The sensitivity of these two methods was 37.5% and 95.83%, respectively. The speificity of two methods was 75.0%. The detection rates of the two methods were 16% and 96%, respectively. There were highly significant differences between two groups (P<0.001).Conclusion: Real-time 3D ultrasound had more value in the diagnosis of abdominal cavity metastases of malignant tumor in terms of sensitivity, specificity and positive detection.
5.Clinical Study on Relationship between Polymorphism in Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase and Hcy and Acute Cerebral Infarction
Lingyu YANG ; Huafeng YU ; Ling YANG ; Jiangping WEN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2009;15(2):135-137
Objective To investigate the relationship between polymorphism in methylenetetra-hydrofolate reductase (MTHFR ) and acute cerebral infarction (CI), observe the variation regular of fasting plasma homocysteine (Hcy) level.Methods Using Homocysteine Microplate STE Assay to examine the fasting plasma homocysteine level of 28 CI patients during their initial stage (flaring up between 1 to 3 days) and later stage (flaring up 10 to 15 days) of acute period and 27 healthy controls. The presence of the MTHFR genetic type was determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay and subsequent restriction enzyme digestion.Results There was no significant difference among the three MTHFR genotypes in distributed frequency of the CI group, normal controls and the 677 allelic gene (P>0.05). The discrepancy of Hcy level in various kinds of genotypes: heterozygote mutation and homozygoto mutation were much higher than wild type (P<0.01). Homozygoto mutation was higher than heterozygote mutation, but there was no significant difference between them (P>0.05). The high homocysteine of group CI during the acute early stage were found out more frequent than normal control (P<0.05). There was no significant difference of fasting plasma Hcy level between the initial stage and later stage of CI group which were in acute period (P>0.05), both of the Results were higher than normal control (P<0.01). There was no significant difference among the Hcy level of various genetypes in CI group during the initial stage and later stage of acute period (P<0.05).Conclusion MTHFR gene C677T mutation is one of the cause of high homocystinemia, while it dose not lead to CI directly. High Hcy level is the independent risk factor of CI, but has no concern to the course of acute CI.
6.Effect of the treatment acceptance on the perinatal outcomes in women with subclinical hypothyroidism, positive thyroid gland peroxidase antibody in early pregnancy
Junjuan YANG ; Huafeng GUO ; Shugui DING ; Beibei TAO ; Xinhua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2015;(9):652-657
Objective To investigate if women with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), positive thyroid gland peroxidase antibody(TPOAb) in early pregnancy accepted treatment or not had effect on perinatal outcomes. Methods 15 000 pregnant women who delivered in Women and Infants Hospital of Zhengzhou from January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 were recruited retrospectively. Among them, 2 042 women had SCH in early pregnancy. The diagnostic standard of SCH was serum free thyroxine (FT4) between 12.91-22.35 pmol/L and TSH level between 5.22-10.00 mU/L. TPOAb level ≥34 U/L was defined as positive result. The 2 042 patients with SCH were divided into the treated group (1 236 cases) and the untreated group (806 cases), according to whether or not women accepted the levothyroxine treatment. Meanwhile, the 2 042 patients with SCH were divided into the TPOAb (+) treated group (1 021 cases), the TPOAb (+) untreated group (201 cases), the TPOAb (-) treated group (215 cases) and the TPOAb (-) untreated group (605 cases), according to the TPOAb result and acceptance the levothyroxine treatment. 2 000 pregnant women with normal thyroid function who delivered in the same period were selected as the control group. Perinatal outcomes were analyzed. Results (1) The incidence of SCH in early pregnancy was 13.61%(2 042/15 000). 60.53%(1 236/2 042) accepted levothyroxine treatment and 39.47%(806/2 042) did not. (2) The incidence of abortion (5.71%, 46/806), premature delivery (6.20%, 50/806), gestational hypertension disease (13.90%, 112/806), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM;6.58%, 53/806), fetal growth restriction (FGR;12.28%, 99/806)and low birth weight infants (10.17%, 82/806)in the untreated group were higher than those in the treated group [3.96%(49/1 236), 4.21%(52/1 236), 10.76%(133/1 236), 4.13%(51/ 1 236), 8.90%(110/1 236), 7.52%(93/1 236), respectively] and the control group [3.60% (72/2 000), 4.00%(80/2 000) , 10.70%(214/2 000) , 3.80%(76/2 000), 9.60%(192/2 000), 7.50%(150/2 000), respectively]. The differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). While there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of placental abruption, anemia in pregnant women, or fetal distress among the three groups (P>0.05). (3)The incidences of abortion (11.44%, 23/201), premature delivery (12.44%, 25/201), gestational hypertension disease (22.89%, 46/201), GDM (8.46%, 17/201), FGR (19.90%, 40/201) and low birth weight infants (16.42%, 33/201) in the TPOAb (+) untreated group were higher than those in TPOAb (+) treated group [4.02% (41/1 021), 4.21% (43/1 021), 10.77% (110/1 021), 4.11% (42/1 021), 8.72% (89/1 021), 7.35%(75/1 021), respectively] and the control group, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). The incidence of the pregnancy complications in the TPOAb (+) treated group was higher than those in the control group, but the differences were not statistically significant (P>0.05). (4)There were no statistically significant difference (P> 0.05) in the incidence of abortion (3.72%, 8/215), premature delivery (4.19%, 9/215), gestational hypertension disease (10.70%, 23/215), GDM (4.19%, 9/215), FGR (9.77%, 21/215) or low birth weight infants (8.37%, 18/215) among the TPOAb (-) treated group, the TPOAb (-) untreated group [3.80% (23/605), 4.13%(25/605), 10.91%(66/605), 5.95%(36/605), 9.75%(59/605), 8.10%(49/605), respectively] and the control group. Conclusions (1) The incidence of abortion, premature delivery, gestational hypertension disease, GDM, FGR and low birth weight infants could be increased in women with SCH in early pregnancy.(2) Thyroxine treatment could reduce the incidence of pregnancy complications in women with SCH in early pregnancy. Objective To investigate if women with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), positive thyroid gland peroxidase antibody(TPOAb) in early pregnancy accepted treatment or not had effect on perinatal outcomes. Methods 15 000 pregnant women who delivered in Women and Infants Hospital of Zhengzhou from January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 were recruited retrospectively. Among them, 2 042 women had SCH in early pregnancy. The diagnostic standard of SCH was serum free thyroxine (FT4) between 12.91-22.35 pmol/L and TSH level between 5.22-10.00 mU/L. TPOAb level ≥34 U/L was defined as positive result. The 2 042 patients with SCH were divided into the treated group (1 236 cases) and the untreated group (806 cases), according to whether or not women accepted the levothyroxine treatment. Meanwhile, the 2 042 patients with SCH were divided into the TPOAb (+) treated group (1 021 cases), the TPOAb (+) untreated group (201 cases), the TPOAb (-) treated group (215 cases) and the TPOAb (-) untreated group (605 cases), according to the TPOAb result and acceptance the levothyroxine treatment. 2 000 pregnant women with normal thyroid function who delivered in the same period were selected as the control group. Perinatal outcomes were analyzed. Results (1) The incidence of SCH in early pregnancy was 13.61%(2 042/15 000). 60.53%(1 236/2 042) accepted levothyroxine treatment and 39.47%(806/2 042) did not. (2) The incidence of abortion (5.71%, 46/806), premature delivery (6.20%, 50/806), gestational hypertension disease (13.90%, 112/806), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM;6.58%, 53/806), fetal growth restriction (FGR;12.28%, 99/806)and low birth weight infants (10.17%, 82/806)in the untreated group were higher than those in the treated group [3.96%(49/1 236), 4.21%(52/1 236), 10.76%(133/1 236), 4.13%(51/ 1 236), 8.90%(110/1 236), 7.52%(93/1 236), respectively] and the control group [3.60% (72/2 000), 4.00%(80/2 000) , 10.70%(214/2 000) , 3.80%(76/2 000), 9.60%(192/2 000), 7.50%(150/2 000), respectively]. The differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). While there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of placental abruption, anemia in pregnant women, or fetal distress among the three groups (P>0.05). (3)The incidences of abortion (11.44%, 23/201), premature delivery (12.44%, 25/201), gestational hypertension disease (22.89%, 46/201), GDM (8.46%, 17/201), FGR (19.90%, 40/201) and low birth weight infants (16.42%, 33/201) in the TPOAb (+) untreated group were higher than those in TPOAb (+) treated group [4.02% (41/1 021), 4.21% (43/1 021), 10.77% (110/1 021), 4.11% (42/1 021), 8.72% (89/1 021), 7.35%(75/1 021), respectively] and the control group, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). The incidence of the pregnancy complications in the TPOAb (+) treated group was higher than those in the control group, but the differences were not statistically significant (P>0.05). (4)There were no statistically significant difference (P> 0.05) in the incidence of abortion (3.72%, 8/215), premature delivery (4.19%, 9/215), gestational hypertension disease (10.70%, 23/215), GDM (4.19%, 9/215), FGR (9.77%, 21/215) or low birth weight infants (8.37%, 18/215) among the TPOAb (-) treated group, the TPOAb (-) untreated group [3.80% (23/605), 4.13%(25/605), 10.91%(66/605), 5.95%(36/605), 9.75%(59/605), 8.10%(49/605), respectively] and the control group. Conclusions (1) The incidence of abortion, premature delivery, gestational hypertension disease, GDM, FGR and low birth weight infants could be increased in women with SCH in early pregnancy.(2) Thyroxine treatment could reduce the incidence of pregnancy complications in women with SCH in early pregnancy.
7.Relationship between angiotensinogen gene polymorphism and vascular cognitive impairment
Ling YANG ; Kemei CHI ; Xiaochao LIU ; Jun SHANG ; Huafeng YU
Clinical Medicine of China 2008;24(7):671-674
Objective To investigate the relationship between vascular cognitive impairment(VCI) and the angiotensinogen(AGT) gene ( G-6A and M235T) polymorphism. Methods Randomnized controled study was ap- plied in the study. AGT gene G-6A and M235T genotypes of 67 cases with VCI and 71 normal controls were deter- mined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results For the location of M235T, the frequencies of T allele(0.73 I and TT genotype ( 0.52 ) were observed in VCI compared with control group ( 0.68,0.45, P > 0.05 ). The odds ratio associated with TT/MM genotype was 0.544 ( 95% CI 0.208~1. 424 ,P > 0.05 ). For the location of G-6A ,the fre- quencies of A allele(0.69) and AA genotype (0.48) were observed in VCI compared with control subjects (0.63, 0.39,P > 0.05). The odds ratio associated with AA/GG genotype was 0.602 ( 95% CI 0.252~1. 738, P > 0.05 ). There was no difference in allele distribution between 67 VCI patients and the controls. Conclusion There is no correlation between vascular cognitive impairment and AGT gene polymorphisms of M235T and G-6A. AGT gene pol- ymorphism is not included in the risk factors for development vascular cognitive impairment.
8.Clinical characteristics and prognostic of uterine body invasion of stage Ⅰ_b and Ⅱ_a uterine cervix carcinoma
Huafeng SHOU ; Yaqing CHEN ; Zhengyan YANG ; Xianhua FANG
China Oncology 2001;0(03):-
Background and purpose:Uterine body invasion of carcinoma of the uterine cervix is not in the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics(FIGO)staging system.Some reports suggested that uterine body invasion of carcinoma of the uterine cervix was an important prognostic factor.The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of the uterine cervix carcinoma with uterine body invasion.Methods:The clinicopathologic records of 406 patients with carcinoma of the uterine cervix of stage Ⅰb~Ⅱa who underwent radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy were retrospectively analyzed,the number of uterine body invasion was 69 in all cases.On the contrary,the negative number was 337.We studied the general condition(age of onset)and tumor conditions,including clinical stage,tumor diameter,pathological type,pathology differentiated degree,positive pelvic lymph nodes,deep stromal invasion,and lymph vascular space involvement.Results:In univariate survival analysis,the incidence of stage Ⅱa,non-squamous cell cancer(non-SqCC),tumor size≥4 cm,deep stromal invasion and positive pelvic lymph nodes were signifi cantly higher in carcinoma of the uterine cervix with uterine body invasion than those in control group(P
9.Practice and thought about laboratory security education in postgraduate in medicine under new situation
Xiaohua YANG ; Huafeng ZHANG ; Xiaojian WU ; Jianghua LAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2017;16(8):763-767
New characteristics and changes of laboratory security were summarized,and then current status and problems of awareness of laboratory security of medical postgraduate under the new situation were analyzed in detail.Based on laboratory security education in Center of Experimental Teaching for Postgraduates in Medicine at Xi'an Jiaotong University,strategies to enhance their awareness and capacity of laboratory security were proposed.Compilation of textbooks on laboratory security,development of curriculum content,training of laboratory security practice,and establishment of evaluation system and laboratory access regulation,will be helpful to maximize safety of postgraduates and to guarantee security of laboratory.
10.Effect of cyclosporine A on autophagy-lysosomal pathway in tubular epithelial cells
Ning AN ; Zhihang LI ; Chen YANG ; Qingjun PAN ; Huafeng LIU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2017;33(4):284-289
Objective To investigate the effect of cyclosporine A (CsA) on autophagylysosomal pathway in tubular epithelial cells.Methods Human renal tubular epithelial cell line (HK-2 cell) was treated with different concentrations (3,5 and 10 μmol/L) of CsA for 24 h.Then the viability and apoptosis of cells were measured by MTT assay or AnnexinV-PI staining followed by flow cytometry analysis,respectively.Autophagy-related protein LC3-Ⅱ and p62 were detected by immunofluorescence assay.Autophagic flux was analyzed in HK-2 cells transfected with a tandem mRFP-GFP fluorescent-tagged LC3 (ffLC3) plasmid by laser confocal microscope.The lysosomal degradation was evaluated by DQ-ovalbumin staining followed by flow cytometry analysis.Results The viability of HK-2 cells was significantly decreased with CsA stimulation when compared with control group (P < 0.01),but the number of apoptotic cells was markedly increased by CsA treatment (P < 0.05).Compared with the control group,different doses of CsA dramatically increased the expressions of LC3-Ⅱ (P < 0.01) and p62 (P < 0.05) in HK-2 cells.Moreover,HK-2 cells treated with CsA displayed a significant increase in autophagosomes but a marked decrease in autolysosomes.In HK-2 cells,exposured to CsA caused a decrease in lysosomal degradation by DQ-ovalbumin staining when compared with control group (P < 0.01).Conclusion Blockade of autophagy via disrupting lysosome degradation may represent a novel mechanism of CsA-induced tubular epithelial cells injury.