Multi-drug resistance (MDR) of cancer cells is a major cause of failure in chemotherapy. To the majority of anti-cancer drugs, tumor cells are able to generate a multi-drug resistance; but there is no common views on the mechanism of MDR. This review summarizes the use of drug delivery system based on nanoparticles to overcome MDR in recent years. Three kinds including non-modified, ligand-modified and multifunctional drug delivery systems are described. Especially, the mechanism of reversing MDR based on nanoparticles is covered. Through efficiently offsetting and antagonizing the action of pumping drugs out of the tumor cells, drug delivery system based on nanoparticles can increase the concentration of the drug in tumors, while reduce the side effects on normal cells and overcome multi-drug resistance. The use of drug-loaded nanoparticles, which combines nanotechnology with the strategy of active and passive targeting administration, has shown significant prospect improving cancer therapy.
Animals ; Antineoplastic Agents ; administration & dosage ; therapeutic use ; Drug Delivery Systems ; methods ; Drug Resistance, Multiple ; Drug Resistance, Neoplasm ; Humans ; Nanoparticles ; therapeutic use ; Neoplasms ; drug therapy

Objective To ascertain the characteristics of the parturient women in the district, the requirement and satisfaction for postpartum visits, and to explore the present situation of postpartum visits in the district, providing theoretical basis for the formulation and improvement of targeted work mechanism for postpartum visits. Methods A total of 540 parturients were selected to complete the questionnaire survey according to the proportion of parturients in each community, then statistical analysis of questionnaire information was made. Results Among the 540 parturients, 400 were primiparas and 140 multiparas.More than 94% of the respondents believed that postpartum visits were necessary.The demand for postpartum visits was different between primiparas and multiparas.The primiparas needed more guidance on the nursing of the newborn, and the multiparas wanted to have more concern for postpartum recovery and health care.Respondents had high satisfaction with postpartum visits. Conclusion The form and content of postpartum visits directly affect the satisfaction of puerperants, who need higher quality and personalized services.The professional quality of visitors should be improved by professional training.And the personalized postpartum visiting service should be properly carried out by making full use of modern means of information dissemination.And postpartum psychological health care also needs attention in this regard.

Toxoplasma gondii can infect all the vertebrates including human, and leads to serious toxoplasmosis and considerable veterinary problems. T. gondii heat shock protein 60 (HSP60) is associated with the activation of antigen presenting cells by inducing initial immune responses and releasing inflammatory cytokines. It might be a potential DNA vaccine candidate for this parasite. A pVAX-HSP60 DNA vaccine was constructed and immune responses was evaluated in Kunming mice in this study. Our data indicated that the innate and adaptive immune responses was elicited by successive immunizations with pVAX-HSP60 DNA, showing apparent increases of CD3e+CD4+ and CD3e+CD8a+ T cells in spleen tissues of the HSP60 DNA-immunized mice (24.70±1.23% and 10.90±0.89%, P < 0.05) and higher levels of specific antibodies in sera. Furthermore, the survival period of the immunized mice (10.53±4.78 day) were significantly prolonged during the acute T. gondii infection. Decrease of brain cysts was significant in the experimental group during the chronic infection (P < 0.01). Taken together, TgHSP60 DNA can be as a vaccine candidate to prevent the acute and chronic T. gondii infections.
Animals ; Antibodies ; Antigen-Presenting Cells ; Brain ; Chaperonin 60 ; Cytokines ; DNA ; Humans ; Immunization ; Mice ; Parasites ; Spleen ; T-Lymphocytes ; Toxoplasma ; Toxoplasmosis ; Vertebrates

OBJECTIVETo construct an oncolytic adenovirus with the DD3 promoter regulation, expressing small hairpin RNA and targeting the SATB1 gene (SATBI-shRNA), and to evaluate its potential for inhibiting the growth of human prostatic carcinoma cells (LNCaP) in vitro.

METHODSSATB1-shRNA expression cassettes containing the H1 promoter were produced by PCR from pSilencer3. 1-SATB1 and inserted into the pZD55 vector, and the recombinant plasmid pZD55-SATB1-shRNA was constructed, pZD55SATB1-shRNA and pZXC2-DD3-E1A were digested with EcoRV and Xba I , and the obtained expression cassettes linked each other to construct the recombinant plasmid pDD3-ZD55-SATB1, which was cotransfected with the pBHGE3 packaging plasmids mixture into 293 cells by Effectence. The recombined adenoviruses DD3-ZD55-SATB1 were identified by PCR. Viruses were propagated on HEK293 cells and purified by standard techniques, and the functional PFU titers determined by plaque assay on 293 cells. The antitumor potential of DD3-ZD55-SATB1 to LNCaP was evaluated by the crystal violet dye method. The expression level of the E1A gene was detected by Western blot, and that of the SATB1 gene in the adenovirus-infected LNCaP cells by both Western blot and RT-PCR.

RESULTSAn oncolytic adenovirus expressing SATB1-shRNA with the DD3 promoter regulation, DD3-ZD55-SATB1, was constructed successfully, whose functional PFU titer was 1.2 x 10(10) PFU/ml. DD3-ZD55-SATB1 showed an obvious cytopathic effect and a selective expression of E1A in the adenovirus-infected LNCaP cells; it exhibited a high LNCaP-targetability and specific SATB1-silencing effect.

CONCLUSIONThe successful construction of the oncolytic adenovirus DD3-ZD55-SATB1 offers a new tool for researches on the gene therapy for human prostate cancer.

Adenoviridae ; genetics ; Carcinoma ; therapy ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Genetic Vectors ; Humans ; Male ; Matrix Attachment Region Binding Proteins ; genetics ; Oncolytic Virotherapy ; methods ; Oncolytic Viruses ; genetics ; Promoter Regions, Genetic ; Prostatic Neoplasms ; therapy ; RNA Interference ; RNA, Small Interfering ; genetics

Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the epidemic situation,clinical symptom,diagnosis and epidemiological characteristics of human Fasciola gigantica infection in Dali,Yunnan province.It will also provide a scientific basis for fasciolosis control and prevention.Methods Epidemic data were collected and patient's clinical signs and symptoms were studied.Serum soluble antigen of Fasciola gigantica of patients and part of family members and health people in the same village was detected using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and the eggs of Fasciola gigantica in stool were observed under microscope.Sequencing and PCR amplification of Fasciola gigantica eggs had been done.Sequencing results were analyzed using basic local alignment search tool (BLAST) program of the U.S.National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and the similarity of the two in the sequence of nucleic acid was compared.Furthermore,patients were experimentally given orally therapeutic doses of Triclabendazole 10 mg·kg-1·d-1 daily for 2 days,and kept in the hospital for observation for one week.Moreover,host and vector were investigated in the surrounding ditches of Dali prefecture and Limnaea peregra snail samples were collected.All the snails were squashed by glass sheet in order to detect the cercarie.Cow dung and sheep manure was collected in the Limnaea peregra distribution environment,and the eggs in the feces were checked by microscope after washing and precipitation.Results All the 26 patients had a continued hyperpyrexia with distinct alimentary system symptoms of nausea,vomiting,stomachache,abdominal distension as well as hepatomegaly,sensitive to percussion,different levels of liver damage detected by CT.All the patients had an eaten history of raw Herba Houttuyniae and other aquatic plants,and the course of the disease was similar,with the same epidemiological characteristics.ELISA detection was used in the 26 patients,family members and other healthy population,the results of all the 26 patients were positive(100.0％,26/26) ; the positive rates of the 57 family members and other health people of the same village were 31.6％ (18/57) and 17.1％ (6/35),respectively.The results of sequencing and BLAST program showed that the pathogen was Fasciola gigantica with the similarity between 99％-100％.PCR amplification also confirmed that the eggs were Fasciola gigantica eggs with an approximately 1000 bp band on agarose gel.After treatment with Triclabendazole,body temperature of the patients dropped to normal and symptoms improved markedly.Moreover,329 Limnaea peregra snails were collected including 5 ones with redia and one-tailed cercariae which were preliminary identified as the larva of Fasciola gigantica.There were also eggs of Fasciola gigantica detected in one stool of cattle and one of goat.Conclusions Eating raw food is the leading cause of the onset of the disease.Triclabendazole is the drug of choice to treat Fasciolasis.Health education should be strengthened by government and disease prevention and control departments in order to make the local residents to understand the potential hazard of eating raw aquatic vegetable and drinking unboiled water,which is the key to prevent the occurrence of the disease.

OBJECTIVETo observe the mechanical properties of decellularized porcine aortic valve, and to explore the effects of precoating methods of biological scaffold on histocompatibility.

METHODSFresh porcine aortic valves were decellularized using trypsin, TritonX-100 and nuclease. Treated valves were evaluated by light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and mechanical test. Three groups of scaffold were precoated with phosphate buffered saline (PBS), poly-L-lysine (PLL) and fetal bovine serum (FBS) respectively. Myofibroblasts were seeded onto each scaffold. Light and electron microscopic observation was performed and MTT test was used to examine efficiency of cell attachment.

RESULTSHE stain and SEM showed that cells were almost absent in the treated leaflet. The wave-like collagen together with the whole three-dimensional structure was maintained. Compared with normal valves, the Max-load, Max-stress and elastic modulus decreased while the Max-strain increased (P<0.05). The result of MTT test showed more cells were attached on the valves treated with FBS compared to the other two groups. Histological investigations also confirm that the high degree of cell attachment on the valves precoated with FBS (F=129.26, P=0.000).

CONCLUSIONSEnzyme combined with detergent and nucleases can remove cells from porcine aortic valves. Meanwhile the mechanical properties of these valves may be altered. Precoating porcine aortic valve with FBS is an effective method to improve cell attachment, growth and increasing.

Animals ; Aortic Valve ; cytology ; drug effects ; physiology ; Biomechanical Phenomena ; Bioprosthesis ; Cell Adhesion ; Cell Proliferation ; Cells, Cultured ; Coated Materials, Biocompatible ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Fibroblasts ; cytology ; Heart Valve Prosthesis ; Rats ; Swine ; Tissue Engineering ; methods ; Tissue Scaffolds ; chemistry

OBJECTIVETo discuss the value of pre-operative semen analysis of patients with varicocele as a predictive restore index of sperm motility and fertilizing capacity after varicocelectomy.

METHODSSemen analysis was carried out with computer-aided sperm analyzer in 107 patients with varicocele and all patients were referred to the clinic with diagnosis of male infertility. Stratification of patients as group A (n = 32), B ( n = 36) and C (n = 39) was based on pre-operative total motile sperm count (TMSC). Follow-up included semen analysis and pregnancy data after three months following left or bilateral varicocelectomy.

RESULTSThe average post-operative TMSC increased significantly when compared with the pre-operative. However, a mean absolute increase in group A and B was better than that in group C (P < 0.05). Of the 68 patients in groups A and B based on pre-operative TMSC, 56 patients' TMSC (82.4%) was > or =20 x 10(6) after varicocelectomy, and that of only 8 (20.5%) patients in group C was > or =20 x 10(6) following varicocelectomy. Of the 98 patients wives, 36 had natural conception. Pregnancy rates in groups A and B were higher than that in group C (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONVaricocelectomy may be the most effective method to patients with varicocele with pre-operative TMSC > or = 5 x 10(6), but it may be not the best method for patients with severe oligoasthenospermia (pre-operative TMSC < 5 x 10(6)).

Adult ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Infertility, Male ; physiopathology ; surgery ; Ligation ; Male ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Rate ; Semen ; physiology ; Sperm Count ; Sperm Motility ; Varicocele ; physiopathology ; surgery

Objective To investigate the association between maternal food group intakes during pregnancy and the risk of infantile eczema in a Chinese population. Methods A prospective birth cohort study was conducted and 523 women were recruited at 20-28 weeks of pregnancy in Guangzhou from 2017 to 2018. A validated 81-item quantitative food frequency questionnaire was used to assess maternal dietary intakes during the past month. Food items were divided into ten food groups according to the Chinese Dietary Guidelines. Offspring were followed up at 6 months by the symptom questionnaire of eczema. Multivariate Logistic regression model was conducted to evaluate the association between maternal food group intakes during pregnancy and the risk of infantile eczema. Results The cumulative incidence of eczema at 6 months was 51.8%. Maternal consumption of poultry was higher in the eczema group (27.62±25.20 g/d) than the control group (22.03±22.63 g/d, P=0.022). Comparing to the lowest quantile (Q1), higher maternal intake of poultry (Q4) and fish (Q3) were significantly associated with an increased risk of infantile eczema (OR=2.71, 95% CI=1.24-4.81; OR=2.38, 95% CI=1.23-4.59, respectively) after multivariate adjustment. Conclusion Higher intakes of poultry or fish during pregnancy were associated with an increased risk of infantile eczema in Chinese population.

BACKGROUNDCompared to the Western countries, Chinese patients present a special primary disease spectrum, diverse valvular pathogenesis, and different postoperational anticoagulation strategy. This research aimed to evaluate the mid- to long-term clinical performance of Hancock II bioprosthesis in the Chinese population.

METHODSThis study retrospectively reviewed all patients who received surgical treatments with at least one Hancock II bioprosthesis implantation from January 2004 to December 2013 at a single center in China. Totally 647 patients were included in the clinical evaluation, and 629 patients were successfully discharge, among whom 605 patients were completely followed-up. The follow-up rate was 96.2%. The mean and median follow-up time was 62.0 ± 59.0 and 56.0 months, respectively. Postoperative outcomes of survival rates, reoperations and valve related morbidities were assessed. Continuous and categorical variables were compared using the t -test and Chi-square test, respectively. Survival and freedom from adverse events were calculated by using a Kaplan-Meier method.

RESULTSThe overall in-hospital mortality was 2.8% (18/647) while there were 34 deaths (5.6%, 34/605) in the follow-up stage after discharge. The overall survival rate was 94.6% and 82.7% at 5 years and 10 years, respectively. The cumulative survival rate of 10 years was 82.8% in AVR group, 84.4% in MVR group, and 78.4% in DVR group. The overall rate of freedom from reoperations was 95.5% at 5 years and 86.8% at 10 years. The freedom from reoperation at 10 years was 87.0%, 88.1%, and 84.0% in AVR, MVR, and DVR group, respectively. The freedom from morbidities at 10 years was: 90.3% for thromboembolism, 95.2% for hemorrhage, 97.5% for prosthesis endocarditis, 95.9% for paravalvular leak, and 94.6% for structural valve deterioration, respectively.

CONCLUSIONSHancock II bioprosthesis exhibited a satisfactory mid- to long-term durability and promising clinical performance in the Chinese population. The occurrence rates of death and other adverse events in this single-center study were overall coincident and quite acceptable when compared with existing data.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Aortic Valve ; surgery ; Bioprosthesis ; adverse effects ; China ; Female ; Heart Valve Diseases ; surgery ; Heart Valve Prosthesis ; adverse effects ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Survival Rate

OBJECTIVETo improve the diagnosis and treatment of far advanced prostate cancer without clinically detectable bone metastasis.

METHODSCancer metastatic lesions were found in the liver and lungs respectively of two patients on routine medical examination, and only an abnormally elevated level of the serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) was observed in the following system examinations. The patients were diagnosed as having prostate cancer by prostate biopsy. MRI showed a discontinued prostate capsule, and ECT revealed no bone metastasis. Diagnostic treatment was conducted by giving LHRHa combined with antiandrogens. One of the patients underwent surgical castration at 12 months, and both received intensity modulated radiation therapy (80 Gy) at 15 and 18 months, respectively.

RESULTSThe metastatic lesions in the liver and lungs of the patients were either absent or significantly reduced after treated by maximal androgen blockade for 3 months, and all disappeared after 6 months'treatment, with the PSA level stabilized at less than 0.02 microg/L in one patient, and around 0.5 microg/L in the other. Antiandrogen treatment was suspended after radiotherapy. The results of liver, lung and bone scanning were normal during the 12-month follow-up, and the PSA level was below 1.0 microg/L.

CONCLUSIONRemote metastasis of prostate cancer may occur in ectosteal organs first, which deserves special attention. A combination of different treatment methods promises satisfactory results.

Aged ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms ; secondary ; Lung Neoplasms ; secondary ; Male ; Neoplasm Metastasis ; Prostatic Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; pathology ; therapy