1.Study on the effects of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues in the inhibition of ovarian cancer transplanted tumors and in the protection of ovarian function after chemotherapy on nude mice
Ying ZHANG ; Zhiying LU ; Xiaohui YAN ; Jiajia WANG ; Weiwei FENG ; Jingxin DING ; Keqin HUA
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2011;46(12):892-897
Objective To investigate the influence of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues on ovarian cancer and ovarian function in vivo.Methods ES-2 cells were cultured and xenotransplanted into 36 nude mice,which were divided into 6 groups:normal saline (NS) group:NS 0.1 nd/day subcutaneous injection,and then NS 0.2 ml/week peritoneal injection; cisplatin (DDP) group:NS 0.1 ml/day subcutaneous injection,and then DDP 5 mg/kg ( diluted to 0.2 ml ) per week peritoneal injection; goserelin group:100 μg goserelin ( diluted to 0.1 ml) per day subcutaneous injection,and then NS 0.2 ml/week peritoneal injection; goserelin + DDP group:100 μg goserelin ( diluted to 0.1 ml) per day subcutaneous injection,and DDP 5 mg/kg (diluted to 0.2 ml) per week peritoneal injection; cetrorelix group:100 μg cetrorelix (diluted to 0.1 ml) per day subcutaneous injection and NS 0.2 ml/week peritoneal injection; cetrorelix + DDP group:100 μg cetrorelix (diluted to 0.1 ml) per day subcutaneous injection and DDP 5 mg/kg ( diluted to 0.2 ml) per week peritoneal injection.All the peritoneal injection started from subcutaneous injection one week later.To compare the weight of nude mice,the volumes of transplanted tumors,the expression of Ki-67 antigen in transplanted tumors,the estrus,the ratio of atretic follicles,the ratio of primary and preantral follicles,the levels of serum anti-Mullerian hormone ( AMH ),folliclestimulating hormone ( FSH),estradio ( E2 ) and progesterone (P) in each group.Results There were no significant difference in the weight of nude mice among 6 groups ( P > 0.05 ),which on day 29 in NS group was ( 19.8 ±2.2) g,DDP group (20.5 ± 1.4) g,gosereline group ( 19.6 ±0.9) g,goserelin + DDP group ( 19.7 ± 1.6) g,cetrorelix group (20.7 ±2.2) g,and cetrorelix + DDP group ( 19.0 ± 1.7) g.The tumor volumes of different groups on the 12th day:NS group (241 ± 179) mm3,DDP group (78 ±20) mm3,gosereline group (78 t±55) mm3,goserelin + DDP group (64 ±48) mm3,cetrorelix group (78 ±64) mm3,or cetrorelix + DDP group (70 ± 19) mm3,in which there were significant difference between NS group and the other groups ( P < 0.05 ) ; and the same result was obtained on day 15,19,22,26 and 29 ( P < 0.05 ).The expression of Ki-67 in NS group was ( 33 ± 10 ) %,in which it was higher than those in DDP group 3.5%,goserelin group 8.8%,goserelin + DDP group 1.5%,cetrorelix group (23 ± 11 ) %,or cetrorelix + DDP group ( 8 ± 6 ) % ( P < 0.05 ).The ratio of primary and preantral follicles in goserehn group was (71.5 ± 8.1 ) %,in goserelin + DDP group was (62.4 ± 4.1 ) %,in cetrorelix group was (71.2 ± 7.4) %,and in cetrorelix + DDP group was (63.8 ±3.1 )%,in which they were much higher than that in DDP group ( 47.0 ± 4.8 ) % ( P < 0.05 ).The level of AMH in goserelin group was ( 98 ± 27 ) ng/ml,which was much higher than that in NS group (66.2 ± 17.4) ng/ml (P <0.05),while there were no difference in the levelsof FSH,E2 or P among different groups ( P > 0.05).Conclusion GnRH analogues could inhibit the growth of transplanted tumors in nude mice,meanwhile increase the secretion of AMH,decrease the frequencies and prolong the lasting time of estrus,decrease the ratio of atretic follicles,raise the ratio of primary and preantral follicles,which may be protect the ovarian function of nude mice.
2.Clinical efficacy and safety of ex-vivo liver resection and liver auto-transplantation: a bayesian single-arm Meta-analysis
Yichen FAN ; Manjun DENG ; Jingxin YAN ; Li REN ; Haijiu WANG ; Haining FAN ; Qian LU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2022;28(7):547-554
Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of ex vivo liver resection and autotransplantation (ELRA) by using a Bayesian single-arm Meta-analysis.Methods:Databases of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wanfang were searched from January 1, 1990 to December 30, 2021 on ELRA studies. The Bayesian one-arm Meta-analysis was performed by using the statistical software of R (V4.1.2) and the Markov chain-Monte Carlo method was used to simulate the posterior distribution. The mortality rate within 30 days after operation, 1-year survival rate, major postoperative complications, R 0 resection rate and other related indexes were analyzed. Results:A total of 20 studies with 436 patients were included. Bayesian single-arm Meta-analysis showed that the 1-year survival rate after ELRA was 83.24% [95% highest posterior density ( HPD): 72.40%-92.05%]. The 1-year survival rates after surgery were 88.66% (95% HPD: 81.52%-94.50%) for patients with hepatic alveolar echinococcosis and 61.29% (95% HPD: 38.53%-93.68%) for patients with hepatic malignancies, respectively. The mortality rate within 30 d after surgery, the incidence of significant postoperative complications, and the R 0 resection rate were 6.96% (95% HPD: 4.47%-10.15%), 27.91% (95% HPD: 19.00%-38.30%), and 99.84% (95% HPD: 37.61%-100.00%), respectively. Renal failure was the most frequent cause of death after ELRA. Conclusion:ELRA is indicated for hepatic malignancies and hepatic alveolar echinococcosis when intrahepatic resection cannot be accomplished in vivo. The greatest benefit is observed in patients with hepatic alveolar echinococcosis, while only some patients with hepatic malignancies can benefit. The indications for ELRA for hepatic malignancies need to be further studied to define the subgroup of patients who can benefit from this operation.
3.Quantitative study of meridian topology model based on acupoint-symptom relationship.
Tiancheng XU ; Shiyuan LI ; Xianhong XU ; Mengye LU ; Jingxin ZHANG ; Wenyuan SUN ; Hongxin ZHANG ; Siyuan SONG ; Jiyu GU ; Jianhua SUN
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2017;37(11):1229-1232
Meridian theory plays an important role in the guidance of clinical practice of acupuncture and moxibustion. Since the publication of(), the meridian theory has been developed. In the paper, in view of complex science, the topological properties of acupoint-symptom network were analyzed quantitatively by taking acupoint as node and indication as the connection, such as high clustering coefficient and the small world effect. It was the first time to give the abstraction for the topological proof of the high efficiency information transmission property of acupoint-symptom network meridian system at different times. Its quantitative and digitalized significance was analyzed on the development of meridian theory under the complex scientific background so as to provide a new thought and method for the study of meridian theory and acupuncture modernization.
4.Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Obesity from "Orchids to Eliminate Stagnant Qi"
Jingxin ZHOU ; Yizhen LU ; Jie YANG ; Jian JIN ; Juan MIAO ; Yan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(16):72-78
Obesity is a chronic, recurrent, and progressive metabolic disorder characterized by the abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat caused by multiple factors such as genetics, dietary structure, lifestyle and behavior, psychology, environment, and society, leading to an energy surplus. Obesity is a major risk factor that increases the risk of developing various chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and certain malignancies. The global incidence of obesity is increasing year by year. With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, more than half of adults in China are now overweight or obese, posing a serious threat to people's health and increasing the social and economic burden. It has become a pressing major public health issue that needs to be addressed urgently. The concept of obesity can be traced back to the Huangdi’s Internal Classic (Huang Di Nei Jing), which describes it as "the problems in fat and affluent people are caused by excessive taking of rich food", and suggests that ''frequent intake of rich and greasy foods can produce interior heat. Sweet flavor causes chest fullness. That is why its spleen-Qi flows upwards and changes into consumption-thirst disease. It can be treated by Eupatorii Herba which is used to remove stagnant Qi''. The stagnant qi is caused by the transformation failure of rich and greasy food and wine, so obesity is the disease of stagnant qi. Obesity is caused by indulging in rich and greasy food, wine, spicy and flavorful foods, raw and cold foods, and sweet and greasy foods, or overeating and leading a sedentary lifestyle, staying up late, or experiencing emotional imbalances such as excessive joy, anger, worry, pensiveness, and fear. It can also be caused by congenital abnormalities, leading to improper functioning of the spleen and stomach, dysregulation of the absorption and secretion of the small intestine, and the accumulation of stagnant Qi in the organs and muscles, resulting in a plump physique. The intake of food and drink depends on the functions of the stomach in receiving and decomposing, the small intestine in absorbing and secreting, and the spleen in transforming and transporting. The affected organs in obesity are the spleen, stomach, and small intestine. Orchids, specifically Eupatorii Herba and Lycopi Herba, are aromatic herbs that can regulate the smooth flow of Qi, eliminate stagnation, and cleanse impurities. In a broader sense, any aromatic and pungent substance that can invigorate the spleen, promote clarity, harmonize the stomach, reduce turbidity, and assist in the normal secretion and absorption functions of the small intestine, thereby eliminating excess, is referred to as orchid. Therefore, the treatment principle for obesity is to use ''orchids to eliminate stagnant Qi'', aiming to regulate the functions of the spleen, stomach, and small intestine using aromatic and pungent substances, gradually eliminating excessive dampness, phlegm, turbidity, and heat, and restore the balance of the middle energizer. This way, individuals who are obese can achieve a non-obese state.
5.Erratum to: Verticillin A inhibits colon cancer cell migration and invasion by targeting c-Met.
Qianqian LIU ; Xueli ZENG ; Yuelin GUAN ; Jingxin LU ; Kai TU ; Feiyan LIU
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2022;23(4):352-352
The online version of the original article can be found at https://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.B2000190 Erratum to: J Zhejiang Univ-Sci B (Biomed & Biotechnol) 2020 21(10):779-795 https://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.B2000190.