1.Research progress in molecular targeted therapy for gynecological cancer
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2013;(21):1341-1343
Molecular targeted therapy (MTT) refers to a new therapy designed to interfere with a specific molecular target or signaling pathway that may have a significant influence in tumor growth or progression. MTT can inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis by specific interventions in the signaling pathways of tumor cells. MTT exhibits potential as an effective treatment against cancer. This approach can improve the ability to kill cancer cells and reduce damage to normal tissues. MTT has gradually been used clinically in treating cancer and shown advantages over traditional methods. This paper reviews research progress in this targeted therapy to treat gynecological cancer.
2.Impaired cholesterol efflux from macrophages of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with the decreased expression of ABCG1
Huijuan WANG ; Lianfeng CHEN ; Quan FANG ; Xiaowei YAN
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2009;29(12):1314-1319
Objective To identify potential linkage of cholesterol efflux with the expressions of ATP-binding cas-sette receptor A1 (ABCA1), ABCG1 and scavenger receptor B1 (SR-B1) in monocytes derived macrophages of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods and Results Blood was collected from subjects with or without type 2 diabetes mellitus. Peripheral blood monocytes were differentiated for 72 hours into macrophages, and cholesterol efflux assays, Real-time quantitative PCR and western blot were performed. Macrophages from patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus showed a reduction in cholesterol efllux. The mRNA and protein expressions of ABCG1 in macrophages from patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were significantly reduced. In contrast, the expression of ABCA1 and SR-B1 was not significantly different in both control subjects and diabetic patients. In addition, cellular cholesterol efflux from macrophages to autologous serum and pool serum was significantly correlated with the expression of ABCG1. Conclusion ABCG1 expression and cholesterol efflux are reduced in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This impaired cholesterol efflux significantly correlates with decreased expression of ABCG1.
3.Effects of high-density lipoprotein and lipoprotein-deficient serum on intracellular cholesterol efflux in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Huijuan WANG ; Xiaomei MENG ; Lianfeng CHEN ; Quan FANG ; Xiaowei YAN
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(05):-
Objective To examine the effects of high-density lipoprotein(HDL) and lipoprotein-deficient serum(LPDS) isolated from patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus on cholesterol efflux through human skin fibroblast(HSF) and human hepatoma cell line(HepG2).Methods and Results Blood was collected from 13 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and 17 healthy volunteers,HDL and LPDS were isolated.Cholesterol efflux assays,RT-PCR and Western blot were performed with HSF and HepG2 cells.The HepG2 cells showed a high expression of scavenger receptor B1(SR-B1) and lack of functional ATP-binding cassette receptor A1(ABCA1) and ATP-binding cassette receptor G1(ABCG1) while HSF cells express SR-B1 at very low level and have a high expression of ABCA1 pretreated with 22-OH cholesterol.The cholesterol efflux from HepG2 cells to HDL isolated from patients with diabetes decreased significantly as compared to controls.However,cholesterol efflux from HSF cells to LPDS was not different between groups.Conclusion The function of HDL involving cholesterol efflux in type 2 diabetes mellitus was impaired while cholesterol efflux induced by LPDS from HSF cells was maintained,suggesting that HDL plays a critical role in mediation of intracellular cholesterol accumulation and progression of atherosclerosis inpatients with type 2 diabetes.
4.Impaired cholesterol efflux from macrophages of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with the decreased expression of ABCG1
Huijuan WANG ; Lianfeng CHEN ; Quan FANG ; Xiaowei YAN
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(12):-
Objective To identify potential linkage of cholesterol efflux with the expressions of ATP-binding cassette receptor A1(ABCA1),ABCG1 and scavenger receptor B1(SR-B1) in monocytes derived macrophages of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods and Results Blood was collected from subjects with or without type 2 diabetes mellitus.Peripheral blood monocytes were differentiated for 72 hours into macrophages,and cholesterol efflux assays,Real-time quantitative PCR and western blot were performed.Macrophages from patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus showed a reduction in cholesterol efflux.The mRNA and protein expressions of ABCG1 in macrophages from patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were significantly reduced.In contrast,the expression of ABCA1 and SR-B1 was not significantly different in both control subjects and diabetic patients.In addition,cellular cholesterol efflux from macrophages to autologous serum and pool serum was significantly correlated with the expression of ABCG1.Conclusion ABCG1 expression and cholesterol efflux are reduced in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.This impaired cholesterol efflux significantly correlates with decreased expression of ABCG1.
5.Effects of isoflurane anesthesia on hippocampus synaptosomes proteome in aged rats
Zhonghua HU ; Rong HU ; Chengxuan QUAN ; Yi WANG ; Huijuan HE ; Guoxin LIN ; Kaiming DUAN ; Wen OUYANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2011;31(11):1323-1326
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of isoflurane anesthesia on hippocampus synaptosomes proteome in aged rats.MethodsTwenty-seven 22- month-old SD rats weighing 480-550 g were randomly divided into 2 groups: control group (group C,n =6) and isoflurane group (group Ⅰ,n =21 ).In group C inhaled mixed gas containing 80% oxygen for 2 h.In group Ⅰ the animals were endotracheal intubated after induction by 3% isoflurane and inhaled 2% isoflurane and 80% oxygen for 2 h.Cognition function was evaluated by Y-maze at 24 h after anesthesia and the total training times were recorded.The total training times > 75 was defined as cognitive dysfuction.In group Ⅰ the animals were divided into cognitive dysfuction group (group ⅠA) and non-cognitive dysfuction group (group IB) according to the results of Y-maze test.The animals were sacrificed and their hippocampi were removed and synaptosomes were extracted for two-dimensional gel electrophoresis.The different protein spots were analyzed by mass chromatographic analysis.ResultsSix rats had cognitive dysfuction (group IA) and another thirteen rats had no cognitive dysfuction (group IB).The total training times were significantly higher in group IA than in groups C and IB( P < 0.05).There was no significant difference in the total training times between groups C and IB (P > 0.05).There were 21 (11/10) different protein spots between groups IB and IA,and 19 (12/7) different protein spots between groups C and IA.Thirty-one protein spots were identified by means of MALDI-TOF-MS.ConclusionThe cognitive dysfuction after isoflurane anesthesia in aged rats may be related to the changes of energy metabolism protein,cytoskeletal structure and regulatory protein in synapse of hippocampus.
6.Incidence and risk factors of voiding dysfunction after mid-urethral sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence
Quan ZHOU ; Baoheng LI ; Yanfeng SONG ; Huijuan HUANG ; Fengmei WANG ; Qiaomei YANG ; Jianxiu LUO
Chinese Journal of Urology 2014;35(5):354-358
Objective To analyze the risk factors of voiding dysfunction after mid-urethral sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence.Methods Clinical data of 573 consecutive patients undergoing midurethral sling surgery from January 2003 to December 2010 were collected and analyzed retrospectively.All relative risk factors were evaluated by univariate and multivariate Logistic analysis to identify risk factors of voiding dysfunction.Results Voiding dysfunction occurred in 28 patients,with an incidence of 4.9% (28/573).Univariate analysis showed that age,previous pelvic surgery,pre-operative postvoid residuals,maximum flow rate,average urine flow rate,Valsalva leak point pressure,concomitant anterior pelvic repair and operator performing<50 procedures were the relative risk factors (P<0.05) for voiding dysfunction.Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the maximum flow rate (Qmax) ≤ 15 ml/s (OR=3.782,P=0.003) was an independent risk factor for voiding dysfunction and surgery experience was its protection factors (OR=0.295,P=0.016).Conclusions Qmax ≤ 15 ml/s on preoperative urodynamic study is an independent risk factor for voiding dysfunction after mid-urethral sling procedure.Improving skill of surgery and strengthening technical training will help to reduce the incidence of this complication.
7.Validation study of chronic kidney disease epidemiology collaboration predictive equations based on serum creatinine and cystatin C in Chinese chronic kidney disease patients
Xiuzhi GUO ; Yan QIN ; Ke ZHENG ; Ling QIU ; Wei CUI ; Xinqi CHENG ; Weiling SHOU ; Yan ZHU ; Qian DI ; Xuzhen QIN ; Huijuan HAN ; Guoqiang QUAN ; Jiafu FENG ; Xuemei LI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2012;35(9):798-804
Objective To validate the four chronic kidney disease epidemiology collaboration (CKD-EPI) predictive equations based on serum creatinine (SCr) and cystatin C (Cys C) in Chinese CKD patients,and try to develop the GFR predictive equations for Chinese CKD patients.Methods254 CKD patients were randomly selected from four Grade ⅢA hospitals in different regions in China from September 2007 to December 2010.Clearance of dual plasma sampling 99mTc-DTPA was used to measure glomerular filtration rate (rGFR) in 254 CKD patients.The serum concentration of Cr and Cys C were measured.CKD-EPI SCr equation,Cys C equation,Cys C equation adjusted for age,sex and race,SCr/Cys C combinated equation adjusted for age,sex and race were used to estimate GRF ( labeled as eGFR1,eGFR2,eGFR3 and eGFR4,respectively).The correlation,bias and precision of eGFRs were compared with rGFR by Wilcoxon signed rank test,intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Spearman correlation analysis.The deviation degree between rGFR and different eGFRs was compared via Bland-Altman graph.The accuracy within 15%,25%,30% ( P15,P25,P30) and the staging correctness of eGFR against CKD at different stages was calculated.ResultsThe rGFR in 254 CKD participants was [ 48.07 (26.19 -92.97 )] ml · min -1·(1.73 m2) -1.The Spearman correlatiou coefficients (CC) of eGFR and rGFR varied within the range of 0.873 - 0.896 ( P =0.000 ).The intra-class CC ( ICC ) varied within the range of 0.920 - 0.942.The correlation of eGFR4 was the best.The absolute deviations of 4 eGFRs and deviation precision were eGFR4 <eGFR3 < eGFR2 < eGFR1.The 95% confidence intervals for the regression line of 4 eGFRs shown by Bland-Altman graphs were 92.5,87.3,83.0 and 76.1 ml · min-1 · ( 1.73 m2 ) -1,respectively,with the best result of eGFR4.For P30,the correctness of 4 eGFRs were eGFR4 > eGFR3 > eGFR2 > eGFR1,but no significant difference was found by Chi square test (x2 =6.448,P =0.092).The overall correctness rate in 4 eGFRs against CKD stages were 48.4% -57.5%,with the highest consistency of eGFR4,but their staging correctnessratewerenotideal(Kappa values were 0.405,0.348,0.366 and 0.463,respectively).Conclusions Compared with CKD-EPI SCr equation,no advantage was found in CKD-EPI Cys C equation.The Cys C equation adjusted by age and sex shows a little advantages over CKD-EPI Cys C equation in bias,precision,correlation and accuracy.The CKD-EPI SCr/Cys C combinated equation adjusted by age,sex and race has advantage over other three equations not only in bias,precision,correlation and accuracy,but also in staging correctness.However,the validation of this equation is still not fairly ideal for Chinese CKD patients.Based on these findings,it is essential for the Chinese CKD patients to develop SCr/Cys C combined predictive equation which adjusted by age,sex or other factors.(Chin J Lab Med,2012,35:798-804)
8.Impacts of different creatinine detection methods on the efficacy of different GFR estimation equations
Ling QIU ; Xiuzhi GUO ; Yan ZHU ; Weiling SHOU ; Mengchun GONG ; Lin ZHANG ; Huijuan HAN ; Guoqiang QUAN ; Tao XU ; Hang LI ; Xuewang LI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2011;34(12):1062-1068
ObjectiveTo investigate the impacts of different serum creatinine detection methods,including Jaffe and enzymatic methods,on the efficacy of different GFR estimation equations in CKD patients in China.MethodsrGFR of 176 patients with CKD were determined by dual plasma sample method 99mTc-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (99mTc-DTPA) plasma clearance rate.Serum creatinine was detected with four kinds of creatinine reagents from different manufacturers.Cockcroft-Gault Equation corrected for body surface area (CG/BSA),simplified Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) Study equation,IDMS-traceable MDRD equation,CKD epidemiology collaborative research (CKD-EPI) equation and two Chinese simplified MDRD equation (project group equation 1,2) were applied to calculate estimated GFR (eGFR)respectively.eGFRwerecomparedwithrGFRforthecorrelation, deviation, precisionand30% accuracy.ResultsThe mean rGFR of 176 patients with CKD,was [ 40.70 ( 19.41 -84.35 ) ] ml · min- 1 ·( 1.73 m2 ) -1.For all GFR estimation equations,there were significant differences in eGFR results between enzymatic method and Jaffe method,when analyzed by the Wilcoxon signed-rank test.eGFR results assessed by two enzymatic creatinine detection systems showed no significant difference,while eGFR results analyzed by two Jaffe detection system were significantly different.The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of eGFR and rGFR ranged from 0.879 to 0.923 by Jaffe method,while from 0.925 to 0.946 by enzymatic creatinine method.ICC and Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant correlation between eGFR and rGFR,and the correlation was better when using enzymatic method.Bland-Altman plots indicated that large deviation occurred in the high value area of GFR using various equations.However,deviation with the enzymatic creatinine method was smaller than that with the Jaffe method. When rGFR ≥ 60 ml · min- 1 ·(1.73 m2) -1,the 30% accuracy of eGFR using enzymatic creatinine method for all six equations was between 68.3% and 90.0%,while it was between 41% and 75% when using Jaffe method. The 30% accuracy of eGFR using enzymatic creatinine method was significantly higher than that using picric acid method for these equations except for the project group equation 1.When rGFR <60 ml · min -1 · ( 1.73 m2 ) -1,the 30%accuracy of eGFR using both methods was between 39.7% -49.1%,40.5% -52.6%respectively,and the difference of data showed no statistical significance.For the same equation,there was a significant differernce in 30% accuracy of eGFR between two enzymatic creatinine detection systems,while there was no significant differernce between two Jaffe creatinine detection systems.ConclusionsA significant difference was demonstrated in the same GFR evaluation equation using two different creatinine detection methods (Jaffe method and enzymatic method).The correlation between rGFR and eGFR,the degree of deviation,and accuracy of eGFR results assessed by enzymatic creatinine method were better than those by Jaffe method.The eGFR results assessed by different enzymatic detection systems revealed no significant difference.
9.Research on automatic segmentation of female bowel based on Dense V-Network neural network
Qingnan WU ; Wen GUO ; Jinyuan WANG ; Shanshan GU ; Wei YANG ; Huijuan ZHANG ; Yunlai WANG ; Hong QUAN ; Jie LIU ; Zhongjian JU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2020;29(9):790-795
Objective:To resolve the issue of poor automatic segmentation of the bowel in women with pelvic tumors, a Dense V-Network model was established, trained and evaluated to accurately and automatically delineate the bowel of female patients with pelvic tumors.Methods:Dense Net and V-Net network models were combined to develop a Dense V-Network algorithm for automatic segmentation of 3D CT images. CT data were collected from 160 patients with cervical cancer, 130 of which were randomly selected as the training set to adjust the model parameters, and the remaining 30 were used as test set to evaluate the effect of automatic segmentation.Results:Eight parameters including Dice similarity coefficient (DSC) were utilized to quantitatively evaluate the segmentation effect. The DSC value, JD, ΔV, SI, IncI, HD (cm), MDA (mm), and DC (mm) of the small intestine were 0.86±0.03, 0.25±0.04, 0.10±0.07, 0.88±0.05, 0.85±0.05, 2.98±0.61, 2.40±0.45 and 4.13±1.74, which were better than those of any other single algorithm.Conclusion:Dense V-Network algorithm proposed in this paper can deliver accurate segmentation of the bowel organs. It can be applied in clinical practice after slight revision by physicians.
10.Analysis of the relationship between serum survivin,ABCA1 and poor coronary collateral circulation in patients with single coronary artery occlusion in acute myocardial infarction
Lina LIU ; Man ZHANG ; Jing LIU ; Huijuan QUAN ; Jingzhi WANG ; Yulin GAO ; Sushuang NAN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(15):1811-1815
Objective To investigate the relationship between serum survivin,adenosine triphosphate bind-ing cassette transporter Al(ABCA1)and poor coronary collateral circulation(CCC)in patients with single coronary artery occlusion in acute myocardial infarction(AMI).Methods A total of 155 patients with single coronary artery occlusion in AMI admitted to Handan Fist Hospital from May 2021 to May 2023 were selected as the study objects,and were divided into poor CCC group(n=80)and good CCC group(n=75)according to their CCC status.Serum survivin and ABCA1 levels were compared between the two groups,univariate and multivariate Logistic regression models were used to analyze the influencing factors of poor CCC,and the effi-cacy of serum survivin and ABCA1 in predicting poor CCC was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic curve.Results Compared with good CCC group,serum survivin and ABCA1 in poor CCC group were signifi-cantly decreased,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Compared with good CCC group,Gensini score,creatinine kinase isoenzyme-MB(CK-MB),Killip heart function grade≥Ⅱ and history of hy-pertension in poor CCC group were significantly increased,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression model showed that high Gensini score,high CK-MB,Killip heart function grade≥Ⅱ and history of hypertension were risk factors for poor CCC(P<0.05),while high sur-vivin and high ABCA1 were protective factors(P<0.05).The area under the curve,sensitivity and specificity of the two indexes combined to predict poor CCC were 0.949,90.70%and 92.52%,which were significantly better than the single detection.Conclusion Serum survivin and ABCA1 are closely relate to poor CCC in pa-tients with single coronary artery occlusion in AMI,the lower the serum levels of survivin and ABCA1,the greater the risk of poor CCC,the combine detection of the two has a high predictive value for poor CCC in pa-tients with single coronary artery occlusion in AMI.