1.Relations of matrix metalloproteinases and tumor microenvironment
Journal of International Oncology 2008;35(11):810-812
Matrix metalloproteases(MMPs)and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteases(TIMPs) have a co-regulation of changes of the extraeellular matrix(ECM).MMPs can control the proteases which are related to the process of tumor development.Moreover,MMPs,produced by host cells including inflammatory ceUs,endothelial cells,pericytes and fibroblasts have a positive or negative correlation with tumor formation.
2.An in vitro study of fluoride release rate of F-containing thermoplastic resina
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2000;0(05):-
Objective:To observe the fluoride release rate of F-containing thermoplastic resina,trying to find a suitable concentration of fluoride in thermoplastic resina to prevent caries in base teeth of partial denture restorations.Methods:Na2(PO3)F-containing thermoplastic resina,respectively 0,10%,15%,20% and 25%(w/w)in concentration were cut into three 1 g blocks and immersed in 100,200 and 500 ml deionized water.These composite resins in 100 ml and 200 ml solutions were replaced every 1,2,3,6,9,16 days(every 7 days after that)until two months later,500 ml solution was reserved after 3,6,9 days every 7 days later until two months,2 ml of which were reserved every time.The fluoride release rates of these thermoplastic resina were tested by potentiometry.Results:All thermoplastic resina containing different concentrations of fluoride could release F-during the period of 65 days.Conclusion:When Na2(PO3)F is mixed in thermoplastic resina,it releases fluoride slowly.Thermoplastic resina containing 15% F-has higher release rates of fluoride.
3.Efficacy and safety of docetaxel plus apatinib as a second-line treatment for advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2017;44(11):544-546
Objective:To observe the efficacy and safety of docetaxel plus apatinib as a second-line treatment for advanced non-squa-mous non-small cell lung cancer. Methods:From February 2015 to August 2016, 39 eligible patients were randomly assigned to experi-mental arm (19 cases) and control arm (20 cases). Patients in the experimental arm received 60 mg/m2 d1 docetaxel and 500 mg d1-21 apatinib for a 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurred. Patients in the control arm received chemother-apy only. Disease control rate (DCR), incidence of adverse event, and progression-free survival (PFS) were analyzed. Results:The dis-ease control rates (DCR) in the experimental and control arms were 63.2% and 30.0%, respectively, with statistical difference (P=0.039). The experimental arm experienced many grades 3-4 hematologic adverse events with statistical difference (P=0.032). The medi-an PFS values were 5.6 months (95% CI=4.8-6.3) and 3.0 months (95% CI=1.8-4.1) with statistical difference (P=0.04). Conclusion:Docetaxel plus apatinib can be delivered safely with careful monitoring for the treatment of advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer, and this treatment can significantly improve the DCR and PFS.
4.Investigation and Ethical Analysis on Surrogacy
Chinese Medical Ethics 2017;30(5):535-538
Objective:To investigate the current situation of surrogate in China,analyze the reasons,and then provide effective suggestions and countermeasures.Methods:A questionnaire survey was conducted among medical staff and patients in an institution with assisted reproductive technology (ART),combining literature review and sociological research methods such as data maps,to explore and analyze the surrogacy.Results:The number of institutions with ART increased rapidly and its regulation became difficult.More surrogate network was observed in first-tier cities as well as the eastern and southeastern coastal provinces.That respondents agreeing with surrogacy was quite serious in some provinces.The reasons of surrogate were patients' needs,social concepts,weak government supervision,and so on.Conclusions:It should improve the laws of ART,explore long-term supervision mechanism,strengthen the management of internet,shield the information about surrogate,enhance medical ethics education for ART staff,and guide the infertility patients to establish the correct ethical concepts.
5.Effect of high glucose on the expression of activating transcription factor 4 in cultured retinal Müller glia cells
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2012;28(5):498-500
Objective To observe the effect of high glucose on the expression of activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) in cultured retinal Müller glia cells.Methods The retinal tissue of Sprague Dawley (SD) rats was collected,and Müller cells were isolated and cultured.The glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and glutamine synthetase (GS) of Müller cells were identified by streptavidin-biotinperoxidase complex.Cultured rat Müller cells were divided into control group (5.5 mmol/L glucose),group A (20 mmol/L glucose),group B (30 mmol/L glucose) and group C (40 mmol/L glucose).ATF4 protein expressions in Müller cells of four groups were measured by Western blot four days after cultured.Results GFAP and GS expressed in more than 95% of Müller cells.Over 95% of Müller cells of group A,B and C were positive for GFAP and GS.Western blots indicated that ATF4 protein in group A,B and C increased obviously compared with the control group (q=0.293,0.754,0.484; P<0.05).Conclusion High glucose can increase the expression of ATF4 protein and cause endoplasmic reticulum stress in retinal Müller glia cells in vitro.
6.Advance in Relationship between Migraine and Cardiac Right-to-left Shunts (review)
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;(4):344-346
The pathogenesis of migraine is not fully understood as yet. Recently, with the development of ultrasonography, some stud-ies indicated that the prevalence of right-to-left shunt (RLS) seemed to be higher in migraine, especially in migraine with aura. The progress in the relationship between migraine and RLS was reviewed.
7.Investigation and Analysis of Informed Consent in Assisted Reproductive Technology Institutions
Chinese Medical Ethics 2015;(4):645-647
Objective:To investigate and analyze of informed consent in assisted reproductive technology ( ART) institutions, understand the status and problems.Improve the content and methods of informed consent. Methods:A questionnaire was investigated for the medical staffs and patients anonymously in ART institutions. Results:The implementation of informed consent need to be improved.Medical staffs protect the patient privacy inadequately.The patients also not pay attention to the informed consent.Medical staffs look forward to ethics training.Conclusions:The current situation of informed consent is not optimistic in ART institutions.The ethics training need to be strengthen to improve the awareness of medical staffs about informed consent.The content and methods of informed consent should be standardized,and explore the evaluation methods to enhance the effect of in-formed consent.
8.The general situation of climacteric syndrome treated with traditional Chinese medicine
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;37(12):1141-1144
Climacteric syndrome is a common clinical disease with high incidence.The understanding of the disease is progressing in recent years.This article collects thirty-seven documents in this field in recent eight years.The pathogenesis of climacteric syndrome is divided into two aspects as the deficiency of the kidney and the imbalance of the liver, the spleen and the heart.It also sums up the therapy of climacteric syndrome from this two aspects.At last, the authors propose that we should pay attention to the importance of the liver, the spleen and the heart in both the pathogenesis and the therapy.
9.Advances in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
International Journal of Pediatrics 2016;43(5):377-381
Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic non-specific intestinal tract inflammation,currently,its etiology and pathogenesis are not clear.The current conventional treatments include salicylic acid drugs, steroids, immunosuppressive agents, biological agents and surgery, but the prognosis is still not very optimistic.In recent years, a variety of other treatment options have emerged, such as anti-cytokine antibody, anti-chemokine antibodies.Clinicians pay more attention to treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
10.Th17/Treg balance in inflammatory bowel disease
International Journal of Pediatrics 2017;44(1):55-58
Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) is characterized by chronic non-specific inflammatory dis ease.The inflammation caused by abnormal immune response in intestinal mucosa exerts an important role in the pathogenesis of IBD.T helper 17 cells(Th17)are involved in the development of chronic inflammation and auto immune disease,whereas regulatory T cells can inhibit the function of autoimmune,and thus the balance of Th17/Treg balance plays an important role in intestinal homeostasis.Various strategies can be done to modulate Th17/Treg balance,such as antigen-presenting cells,microoganisms,some key molecules,natural compounds,proving a promising therapeutic method for IBD.