1.Radiological updates in diagnosing microvascular invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2017;23(7):488-490
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary malignant tumor of the liver.The incidence and mortality rates were ranked the sixth and three respectively in all kinds of tumors.Liver resection and liver transplantation has achieved remarkable curative effect in the treatment of early of HCC,but the recurrence is still an important problem to be solved.In HCC patients,local resection and liver transplantation after 5 years,the recurrence rate wasere 70% and 35%,respectively.The invasiveness of tumor is different,and the recurrence rate is also different.Microvascular invasion (MVI) as a marker of tumor invasion has been widely used in the diagnosis of HCC.Some scholars believe that MVI imay bes the first step in the liver or systemic metastasis of liver cancer,if we can predicted the MVI before surgery,it will play a positive role in making treatment programs,because in order to reduce the recurrence rate,anatomic resection of and extended resection range is recommended.Advances in magic radiological technology have made made it possible to diagnose MVI before surgery.In this paper,CT,MRI,PET and ultrasound in the diagnosis of MVI would be introduced.
2. Synchronous primary endometrial and fallopian tube cancers: A report of four cases and literature review
Tumor 2014;34(10):952-956
Objective: To evaluate the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of patients with synchronous primary endometrial and fallopian tube cancers. Methods: The clinical records of four cases of synchronous primary endometrial and fallopian tube cancers from Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital between October 2008 and October 2013 were reviewed. The follow-up was performed in all patients. The date of last contact was June 30, 2014. Results: The preoperative diagnosis for four cases was endometrial cancer. Two of them underwent extensive abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph node biopsy, and the other two cases underwent extrafascial abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph node biopsy. The postoperative diagnosis for four cases was stage IA endometrioid adenocarcinoma and stage IA/IB fallopian tube adenocarcinoma. Three patients received 1-3 cycles of chemotherapy of docetaxel plus platinum, and one patient didn't receive any chemotherapy. The follow-up time was 38-71 months. All patinets remained tumor-free survival by June 30, 2014. Conclusion: The patients with synchronous primary stage I endometrial cancer and stage I fallopian tube cancer has a good prognosis, and the extensive/extrafascial abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph node biopsy are appropriate surgical procedures for these patients. The necessity of postoperative chemotherapy should be further explored.
3.Effects of erythropoietin on renal tubular cells apoptosis induced by high glucose
Jianzhong DANG ; Ruhan JIA ; Yafang TU ; Shengshun XIAO ; Guohua DING
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2010;26(7):537-542
Objective To investigate whether erythropoietin (EPO) can inhibit the proapoptotic effect of high glucose on rat proximal tubular epithelial cells, and the possible mechanisms in which EPO exerts its anti-apoptotic role. Methods Rat proximal tubular epithelial cells (NRK-52E) were divided into 5 groups: normal control group, osmolarity control group, high glucose group, high glucose with EPO (50 U/ml) group and high glucose with EPO (100 U/ml) group. The expression of EPO receptor (EPOR) in NRK-52E cells was examined by immunocytochemistry. The effect of high glucose on the expression of EPOR was detected by Western blotting. The rate of apoptosis was evaluated by flow cytometry Annexin V-FITC/PI double stains. The intracellular ROS was detected using fluorescent probe CM-H2DCFDA. The expression of bcl-2, bax and caspase-3 mRNA were examined by RT-PCR. Results The expression of EPOR was demonstrated in NRK-52E cells, and high glucose could up-regulate the expression of EPOR. High glucose could induce oxidative stress in NRK-52E cells, and up-regulate the mRNA expression of bax and caspase-3, down-regulate the mRNA expression of bcl-2. These effects of high glucose on NRK-52E cells could be reversed by EPO. Conclusion EPO inhibits NRK-52E cells apoptosis induced by high glucose through attenuating oxidative stress,up-regulating theexpression of bcl-2 mRNA and down-regulating the expression of bax and caspase-3 mRNA, which may be mediated by EPOR.
4.Preconditioning of ulinastatin alleviates GES-1 cell injury induced by oxygen and glucose deprivation
Yao WANG ; Wenbin XI ; Youping WU ; Ji JIA ; Weifeng TU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(6):858-862
Objective To observe the effects of the preconditioning of ulinastatin on GES-1 cell injury induced by oxygen and glucose deprivation (OGD). Methods GES-1 cells were cultured in vitro and divided into three groups: normal control group (group N), oxygen and glucose deprivation group (group O), and ulinastatin preconditioning group (group U). The OGD model of GES-1 cells were established by glucose-free medium and three-gas incubator for 6h. Ulinastatin was added to group U 12h before the deprivation of oxygen and glucose. The cell viability and apoptosis were determined by cck-8 and flow cytometry respectively. Western Blot was used to examine the protein expression of Caspase-3 and Cleaved Caspase-3. The TRPV1 mRNA expression was measured by quantitative real-time PCR. Results As compared with group N, the viability of GES-1 was decreased, the apoptotic rate and the expression of Caspase-3 and Cleaved Caspase-3 were increased, and the TRPV1 mRNA expression decreased greatly in group O (P < 0.05). As compared with group O, the aforementioned changes were significantly inhibited in group U. Conclusions Ulinastatin preconditioning could effectively inhibit GES-1 cell injury induced by OGD, which may be related to the inhibition of apoptosis and the upregulation of TRPV1 mRNA expression.
5.Influence of fasudil on the epithelial-mesenchymal transdifferentiation of renal tubular epithelial cells in diabetic rats
Ganlin WU ; Ruhan JIA ; Yafang TU ; Guohua DING
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2009;25(11):843-848
Objective To investigate the influence of fasudil on the epithelialmesenchymal transdifferentiation of renal tubular epithelial cells in diabetic rats and to explore the mechanism. Methods Wistar mts were randomly divided into three groups:control,diabetes and fasudil-treatment.All the rots were sacrificed after three months of feeding with or without fasudil.Pathological changes of the glomeruli and renal interstitium were studied by periodic acidSchiff'S staining and Masson staining,respectively.Expression of ROCKI,α-SMA,E-cadherin and the distribution of β-catenin was examined by immunohistochemistry.Changes in the MYPT1 phosphorylation profile and α-SMA,E-cadherin and membrane β-catenin expression were detected bv Western blot.Changes in the levels of ROCKI,E-cadherin and total β-eatenin mRNA expression were analyzed by real-time PCR. Results Fasudil treatment notably attenuated renal interstitial fibrosis in diabetic rats.Compared to the control rats.diabetic rats showed an elevated phosphorylation of MYFF1(P<0.01),increased expression of α-SMA(P<0.01),decreased expression of E-cadherin and membrane β-catenin(P<0.01,respectively)and increased expression of ROCKI,total β-catenin mRNA(P<0.01,respectively),decreased expression of E-cadherin mRNA(P<0.01 ). Fasudil treatment for diabetic rats attenuated MYPT1 phosphorylation (P<0.01), decreased α-SMA expression (P<0.01), increased E-cadherin and membrane (β-catenin expression (P<0.01, respectively), and reduced ROCKI, total β-catenin mRNA expression (P <0.01, respectively), increased expression of E-cadherin mRNA (P<0.01). Conclusions Fasudil may reduce the epithelial-mesenchymal transdifferentiation and renal interstitial fibrosis in diabetic rats through the inhibition of ROCK activity. Such effect further facilitates the recovery of the cell-cell adhesion among renal tubular epithelial cells and the formation of adhesion complex.
6.Expression of Caspase-3 mRNA in frontal cortex and hippocampus of chronic stress-induced depression rats treated by electro-acupuncture
Jia LIANG ; Jun LU ; Shanfu CUI ; Junren WANG ; Ya TU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2012;21(2):97-100
ObjectiveTo observe the expression of Caspase-3 mRNA in prefrontal cortex and hippocampus of chronic stress-induced depression rats,and to detect the machnisms of antidepression by electro-acupuncture.MethodsSprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups:control group,model group,model +electro-acupuncture group and model + paroxetine group,12 rats in each group.Open-field test was used to observe the changes of movements,and real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (RT-PCR) method was used to detect Caspase-3 mRNA levels in prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.Results ①Open-field test:after stress,compared with control group rats,the model group rats' crossing numbers (29 ± 7),rearing times (6 ± 2) were apparently less than those of control group( (66 ± 13),( 10 ±2) ; P<0.05,P>0.05).In comparison with model group,the crossing times and rearing times being increasing in degree in electro-acupuncture group( (61 ±9),( 13 ±1 ) ) and paroxetine group( (39 ± 10),(8 ± 1 ),P<0.01,P>0.05).② Compared with the control group,Caspase-3 mRNA in prefrontal cortex and hippocampus significantly increased in model group(P <0.05 ) ;and compared with model group,Caspase-3 mRNA in prefrontal cortex in electro-acupuncture group and paroxetine group significantly decreased(P < 0.05 ),and both expression of Caspase-3 mRNA in hippocampus in electro-acupuncture group and expression of Caspase-3 mRNA in hippocampus in paroxetine group decreased (P > 0.05 ).ConclusionChronic stress can increase the expression of Caspase-3 mRNA in prefrontal cortex and hippocampus of chronic stress-induced depression rats,while electro-acupuncture can decrease the expression of caspase-3 mRNA,which may be an important way to anti-depression by electro-acupuncture.
7.Study on Isolation and Structure Characteristics of Immunoactive Polysaccharide RTPS-Ⅰfrom Trichosan-this Radix
Jiehong TU ; Jia HUANG ; Yinghua FU ; Linqin XU
China Pharmacist 2017;20(2):270-273
Objective:To separate and purify the immunoactive polysaccharide RTPS- I from Trichosanthis Radix and study the physicochemical properties and preliminary structure. Methods:The crude polysaccharides were extracted by water, and then precipita-ted by ethanol. After the deproteinization with trichloroacetic acid, the polysaccharide RTPS-I was separated and purified by using DE-AE-Cellulose, DEAE-Sepharose FF and Sephadex G-200 column chromatography. The analysis of properties and structure was per-formed by using GC, HPGPC, IR and NMR. Results:RTPS-I was a white flocculent solid after vacuum freeze-drying, and soluble in water. It contained three elements (carbon, hydrogen and oxygen) with the specific rotation [α]25D (H2O) of +164. 44 and the relative molecular mass of 17555. The glycosyl in RTPS- I was composed of glucose without uronic acid. The sugar ring was pyranoid ring, and each monosaccharide was linked by α-glycosidic bond. Conclusion: A homogeneous immunoactive polysaccharide RTPS- I from Trichosanthis Radix is isolated for the first time.
8.MicroRNA-10a promotes granulosa cells tumor development
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2017;31(10):973-973
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of microRNA-10a on the development of granulosa cells tumor (GCT). METHODS FISH was used to detect the miR-10a expression in tissues from GCT patients. Several functional assays were performed to investigate the effect of miR-10a on proliferation,migration, invasion, spheroid formation and repressed anticancer drug-induced apoptosis of GCT in vitro.CRISPR- Cas9 system mediated miR- 10a knockout in cancer GC and two mice GCT models wereconstructed to show the knockdown effect of miR-10a on cancer GC both in vitro and in vivo. RNA-seq,Western blot, luciferase reporter assay and FISH were used to identify potential direct functional targets and related pathways of miR-10a in cancer GC. RESULTS Strong miR-10a signal was detected in tissues from malignant GCT patients. And amplification of miR- 10a negatively correlated with overall survival rate of ovarian cancer patients. In addition, ectopic expression of miR- 10a significantly promoted cell proliferation, migration, invasion, spheroid formation and repressed anticancer drug-induced apoptosis in vitro. CRISPR-Cas9 system mediated miR-10a knockout in cancer GC showed opposite phenotype compared to miR-10a overexpressed cancer GC. By using xenograft and orthotropic models, the onco?genic role of miR-10a was further confirmed in vivo. RNA-seq, Western blot, luciferase reporter assay and FISH were used to identified PTEN/TET2 as direct functional targets of miR-10a in cancer GC; Akt and Wnt were found as two associated signaling pathways of miR- 10a in cancer GC. CONCLUSION Taken together, our results demonstrate that the miR-10a is positively involved in development of GCT.
10.Study of the effects and reasons caused by different sex on the teaching of ligation in fundamental surgery
Jun ZHENG ; Mao ZHANG ; Gang TU ; Houjun JIA
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2003;0(02):-
Objective To study the effects and reasons caused by different sex on the teaching of ligation in fundamental surgery. Methods Students of grade 2005 were chosen,and then sc10.35 statistical software was used to analyze these four different departments’data and independent-samples T test to compare the data of 2 groups. Results It showed a statistical significance(P