1.Vascular endothelial growth factor expression and angiogenesis in human ovarian tissue after different cryopreservations
Jinmei FU ; Yan WANG ; Zhun XIAO ; Shangwei LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(2):233-236
BACKGROUND: The cryopreservation of human ovarian tissue has become an attractive method to preserve female fertility. Human ovarian tissue experiences neovasculadzation after transplantation to recover blood supply, cryopreservation and resuscitation technique is a key for the neovascularization of human ovarian tissue following transplantation. OBJECTIVE: To investigate vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression and microvessel density in human ovadan tissue following novel needle immersed vitrification (NIV) and slow-freezing, to explore the influence of two cryopreservation methods play in the neovascularization of human ovarian tissue after transplantation. METHODS: Eight normal human ovarian tissues from patients with carcinoma of endometrium were cut into 12 fragments in the size of 1.5 mm × 1.5 mm × 1.0 mm, then randomly assigned to 3 groups: fresh control group, NIV group and slow-freezing group. In the NIV group, pieces of ovarian tissue stdps were dehydrated in an equilibration solution consisting of 7.5% ethylene glycol and 7.5% dimethyl sulfoxide in TCM-199 supplement with 20% fetal bovine serum and a vitrification solution consisting of 15% ethylene glycol, 15% dimethyl sulfoxide and 0.5 mol/Lsucrose, then were plunged in liquid nitrogen directly and sealed in liquid nitrogen-filled cryovials. For thawing, the needles holding ovadan tissues were serially transferred into 1.0, 0.5, 0.25 mol/L sucrose solution and TCM-199 supplemented with 20% fetal bovine serum. In the slow-freezing group, pieces of human ovadan cortex fragments were placed in a 1.8-mL cryovial containing 1 mL of TCM-199 medium supplemented with 0.1 mol/L sucrose, 20% fetal bovine serum and 1.5 mol/L dimethyl sulfoxide, the cryovials were placed in the programmable freezer and cryopreserved by preset slow-cooling protocol. For thawing, the ovarian tissue stdps were washed in a stepwise manner: 1.0 mol/L dimethyl sulfoxida + 0.1 mol/L sucrose, 0.5 mol/L dimethyl sulfoxide + 0.1 mol/L sucrose, 0.25 mol/L dimethyl sulfoxJde + 0.1 mol/L sucrose and 0.1 mol/L sucrose. The frozen-thawed and fresh controlled human ovarian tissues were cultured in vitro. The expression of VEGF and CD34, as well as microvessel density, was analyzed by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: There was patchy and mild expression of VEGF in the stromal cells of all the three groups before and after culture. The expression of VEGF increased and reached peak value after culture for 2 days, began to decrease after culture for 4 days and further attenuated after culture for 6 days in all the three groups. Compared with slow-freezing group, the expression of VEGF in NIV group was closer to that in fresh control group. Microvessel density of all the three groups increased and reached peak value after culture for 2 days, and the microvessel density of fresh control group and NIV group was significantly higher than that of slow-freezing group (P < 0.05). The microvessel density of slow-freezing group after culture for 4 days and that of all the three groups after culture for 6 days significantly decreased compared with after culture for 2 days (P <0.05). NIV is superior to slow-freezing to preserve stromal cells and extracellular matrix of human ovarian tissue, and plays less influence in VEGF expression and angiogenesis in human ovarian tissue.
2.Study of gallbladder adenomas with contrast-enhanced ultrasound
Shaoshan TANG ; Jinmei GAO ; Limei XIE ; Liping HUANG ; Wei FU ; Shoujun LIU ; Yulan REN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2009;18(8):688-690
lusionsThe CEUS findings are different between benign and malignant gallbladder adenomas. The enhancement pattern and speed are useful for differentiating benign from malignant adenomas.
3.Detection and analysis of protein and mRNA expressions of pituitary tumor transforming gene (PTTG) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma tissue
Yonghua XIA ; Caifeng ZHANG ; Sujuan LI ; Dong LIU ; Jinmei GUO ; Min LI ; Zhanguo LI ; Dandan FU ; Zhongwei TIAN
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2011;44(11):789-792
ObjectiveTo investigate the role and clinical pathological significance of PTTG and bFGF in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma(CSCC).MethodsTissue specimens were collected from the lesions of 42 patients with CSCC and normal skin of 42 normal human controls.The protein and mRNA expressions of PTTG and bFGF were detected by immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization in these specimens respectively.ResultsA significant increase was observed in the positive expression rates of PTTG and bFGF proteins[64.3%(27/42) vs.11.9%(5/42),73.8%(31/42) vs.21.4%(9/42),both P< 0.05] and mRNA [59.5%(25/42) vs.7.1%(3/42),75.0%(29/42) vs.16.7%(7/42),both P< 0.05] in the CSCC tissue specimens than in the control specimens.The protein and mRNA expressions of PTTG were positively correlated with those of bFGF(both P < 0.05),and closely correlated with histological grade of CSCC (both P <0.05).ConclusionThe high expression of PTTG and bFGF may be associated with the initiation of CSCC.
4.Effect of PTTG siRNA on MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression in nude mice bearing xenografted human cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
Yonghua XIA ; Dong LIU ; Caifeng ZHANG ; Jinmei GUO ; Sujuan LI ; Dandan FU ; Min LI ; Zhanguo LI ; Zhongwei TIAN
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2011;44(7):494-496
Objective To investigate the effect of pituitary tumor-transforming gene (PTTG)siRNA on the growth,invasion of,and expression of metastasis-related cytokines including matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2)and MMP-9 in xenografted human cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in nude mice.Methods SCL-1 cells were subcutaneouslv inoculated into Balb/c nude mice to establish a xenograft model of human cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.Then,15 mice bearing xenografted carcinoma were equally divided into 3 groups to be inoculated with phosphate buffer saline (PBS),control siRNA,and PTTG siRNA of 50 nmoI/L,respectively,ever),other day for 2 weeks.The size of xenograted carcinoma in these mice was measured every other day.At the end of 2-week treatment.the mice were killed followed by the evaluation of tumor weight,as well as the quantification of mRNA and protein expression of PTTG,MMP-2 and MMP-9 by reverse transcription (RT)-PCR and Western-blot,respectively.Results The xenograft model of human cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma was successfully established.The treatment with PTTG siRNA obviously inhibited the growth of the xenografted tumom and the expression of PTTG mRNA and protein compared with PBS and control siRNA (all P<0.05).In addition,the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in xenografted tumors in PTTG siRNAtreated mice were significantly lower than those in PBS and control siRNA-treated mice.suggesting that PTTG siRNA evoked the decrease in invasive and metastatic ability of xenografted tumors.Conclusions PTTG siRNA can inhibit the growth of human cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma xenografts in nude mice,and downregulate the expression of invasion-and metastasis-related cytokines,including MMP-2 and MMP-9.
5.Application of graphic health education pathway in patients with osteoporosis after postmenopausal
Wenjuan WANG ; Jianyue JIN ; Huiqian LUO ; Jinmei ZHOU ; Xiaoyan QI ; Saihong FU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2014;20(31):3944-3947
Objective To investigate the effects of graphic health education pathway in patients with osteoporosis after postmenopausal.Methods Totals of 120 cases of perimenopausal patients with osteoporosis were divided into the observation group (n=60) and the control group (n=60) from January 2011 to December 2013.The control group patients were given the routine sexual health education.The observation group was taught with graphic health education for three months.The Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale ( OHBS ) , the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and bone mineral density of the two groups were observed and compared before and after the health education.Results In the observation group, the total score of KAP and the score of heath belief, the knowledge of osteoporosis, the prevention healthcare were (139.62 ±32.12), (65.32 ±12.48), (43.69 ±5.78) and (32.12 ±4.56), respectively, which were significantly higher than (105.63 ±28.69), (51.21 ±11.45), (31.25 ±4.96) and (22.62 ±5.12) in the control group after the intervention (t =3.456, 4.362, 5.126, 5.623, respectively;P <0.05).In the observation group, the score of ODI and VAS were ( 23.25 ±5.12 ) and ( 3.86 ±0.75 ) , which were significantly higher than (36.12 ±6.78) and (5.29 ±0.92) in the control group after the intervention (t=4.985, 5.122, respectively;P<0.05).The bone mineral density of lumbar L1 to L4, femoral neck and hip trochanter area and Wards area of the observation group were significantly higher than the control group ( t=4.252, 4.825, 4.312, 4.985, respectively;P<0.05).Conclusions The graphic health education pathway can effectively improve the KAP of osteoporosis patients and the bone mineral density.It can relieve the pain and dysfunction, so as to promote the rehabilitation of patients.
6.Nursing experience of patients with hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage treated by minimally invasive puncture drainage
Liwei WANF ; Xueliang LI ; Xiaoman ZHOU ; Jinmei ZHAN ; Xiao HAO ; Gang FU ; Lin SHI
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2014;(14):51-53,57
Objective To summarize the experience of 32 patients with hypertensive cere-bral hemorrhage treated by minimally invasive puncture drainage.Methods Minimally invasive intracranial hematoma needle was used to pump,crush and flush,liquidate and drain hematoma. There were 16 cured cases (50%),8 improved cases (25%),4 progressive cases (12.5%),2 un-changed cases (6.25%)and 2 died patients (6.25%),the total effective rate was 87.5%.Con-clusion Minimally invasive treatment of intracranial hematoma puncture for hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage could strengthen basic nursing,closely monitor of the disease,prevent and timely de-tect potential complications,early do rehabilitation exercises,conduct home visits early.So it could promote the prognosis of patients and enhance the quality of life of patients.
7.Nursing experience of patients with hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage treated by minimally invasive puncture drainage
Liwei WANF ; Xueliang LI ; Xiaoman ZHOU ; Jinmei ZHAN ; Xiao HAO ; Gang FU ; Lin SHI
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2014;(14):51-53,57
Objective To summarize the experience of 32 patients with hypertensive cere-bral hemorrhage treated by minimally invasive puncture drainage.Methods Minimally invasive intracranial hematoma needle was used to pump,crush and flush,liquidate and drain hematoma. There were 16 cured cases (50%),8 improved cases (25%),4 progressive cases (12.5%),2 un-changed cases (6.25%)and 2 died patients (6.25%),the total effective rate was 87.5%.Con-clusion Minimally invasive treatment of intracranial hematoma puncture for hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage could strengthen basic nursing,closely monitor of the disease,prevent and timely de-tect potential complications,early do rehabilitation exercises,conduct home visits early.So it could promote the prognosis of patients and enhance the quality of life of patients.
8.Epidemiology investigation of allergic rhinitis in urban and rural areas of Ningbo and Yongzhou.
Shixiong TANG ; Houyong KANG ; Lingying ZHU ; Xing CHEN ; Ji LI ; Xu LU ; Jianhua ZHANG ; Ling LE ; Peiyun WU ; Jinmei FU ; Jinyong TANG ; Yuehong CHEN ; Guihua XIA
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2008;22(14):642-644
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of allergic rhinitis (AR) in urban and rural areas of Ningbo and Yongzhou.
METHOD:
Fifteen fields in the two cities from October 2006 to June 2007 were randomly selected. Cases suspected with symptoms of AR by a self-administered and interview questionnaire were recommended to special examinations for confirmed diagnosis.
RESULT:
1. A total of 9969 individuals from 3803 families were surveyed, of whom 303 suffered with AR. 2. The prevalence rate was 4.10% in Ningbo and 1.65% in Yongzhou (the sex-adjusted rate was 4.10% and 1.64% respectively, and the age-adjusted rate was 4.33% and 1.58%); the population of island inhabitants had the lowest prevalence rate of 0.73%. 3. The prevalence rate in patients with asthma and that with family genetic history was 8% and 12% respectively.
CONCLUSION
It demonstrates that the prevalence rate is higher in Ningbo than in Yongzhou, in urban than in rural and in adolescent than in other ages. Allergic rhinitis may be associated with asthma and related to genetic factors. Allergic rhinitis may be curable.
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9.Physical activity and influencing factors of preschool children in Nanchang
Chinese Journal of School Health 2020;41(2):197-200
Objective:
To understand the present situation of physical activity and its influencing factors, and to provide a reference for improving the level of physical activity and making the intervention measures.
Methods:
The method of random stratification was used to select 4 740 pre school children aged 3-6 from 17 kindergartens in 12 counties and districts of Nanchang City, The questionnaire of physical activities of young children and the questionnaire of parents of physical activities of young children were applied to conduct a survey.
Results:
Compared with weekday PA and MVPA, preschool children’s weekends decreased, SB increased. The differences in PA, MVPA and SB on weekdays and weekends were statistically significant( P <0.01). The proportion of PA and MVPA reaching the recommended amount during the working day of preschool children were 44.9%-59.2%, 45.4%- 61.7%.The proportion reaching the recommended amount of PA and MVPA on weekends were 24.7%-27.8%, 24.5%-29.9%, and the proportion reaching the recommended amount on weekdays was higher than that on weekends.
Conclusion
There is still gap between actual amount of physical activity and the recommended amount. There are different modes of activity on weekdays and weekends, and weekends are the least active periods. Parents and teachers should pay enough attention to the establishment of "social campus family" model to improve the lack of physical activity of preschool children.
10.Cluster characteristics of physical activities among children inside and outside kindergartens and its relationship with athletic abilities
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(10):1560-1563
Objective:
Based on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) variables on weekdays and weekends, the study aims to cluster the physical activities inside and outside kindergartens and to explore the cluster characteristics of different children using physical fitness indicators, so as to provide new strategies and methods for early childhood education and health.
Methods:
From March to June 2019, 291 children aged 3-6 years from 6 kindergartens in Nanchang were recruited by a stratified cluster random sampling method. The ActiGraph GT3X-BT triaxial accelerometer was used to measure and analyze the PA and SB levels inside and outside the kindergarten. A twostep clustering algorithm model was employed for cluster analysis. Physical fitness were measured and evaluated according to the "National Physical Fitness Measurement Standard Manual (Preschool Section)". Differences in physical fitness among different clusters of children were compared, and the cluster characteristics of different children were analyzed.
Results:
The clustering algorithm model indicated that based on six indicators, including PA and SB inside the kindergarten on weekdays, and PA and SB outside the kindergarten on both weekdays and weekends, children could be divided into three categories:active inside (high PA, low SB inside), active outside (high PA outside), and inactive (low PA, high SB both inside and outside). The average silhouette coefficient of the model was 0.3, indicating good clustering results. Both the active inside and active outside children showed significantly higher PA inside on weekdays, PA outside on weekdays and weekends, daily low intensity physical activity (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) than the inactive children ( F=157.91, 80.79 , 95.86, 95.52, 124.74, P <0.05). After adjusting for gender and age, the physical fitness scores of both active outside ( 19.03 ±0.47) and active inside (19.11±0.40) were significantly higher than those of the inactive children (17.94±0.31). Additionally, active inside children (3.91±0.14) also showed significantly better performance in continuous double-leg jumps, compared to inactive children (3.45±0.11) ( P <0.05).
Conclusion
Children active inside and those active outside perform well in PA. Future research should focus on the proportion of structured and unstructured PA time to enhance the overall physical fitness of children.