1.Role of serum folate, polymorphisms related reduced folate carrier gene and methionine synthase reductase gene in cervical cancer
Fang CHEN ; Jintao WANG ; Ling DING ; Qin ZHOU ; Yuanyuan WU
Cancer Research and Clinic 2013;25(7):437-440
Objective To evaluate the possible association among serum folate,polymorphisms related reduced folate carrier gene (RFC-1) AS0G,methionine synthase reductase gene (MTRR) A66G,and cervical cancer,and to provide clues for the etiology of cervical cancer.Methods Based on a hospital-based case-control study,107 cases diagnosed as cervical cancer pathematologically and 107 controls with hysteromyoma,were selected by frequency,matched with age and habitation.Serum folate concentration was detected by RIA and polymorphism RFC-1 A80G and MTRR A66G was examed by RFLP-PCR.Results Serum folate concentration in patient group [(1.86±0.60) ng/rml] was significantly lower than that in control group [(2.30 ± 1.14) ng/ml],and risk of cervical cancer increased with the decreased serum folate levels (x2trend =12.57,P =0.001).Risks to catch cervical cancer for women with RFC-1 80 GG were 2.42 times (95 % CI 1.01-5.81) as much as for those with RFC-1 80 AA,and 1.65 times (95 % CI 0.77-3.53) for those with RFC-1 80 AA and RFC-1 80 AG,risks to catch cervical cancer for women with MTRR 66 GG were 1.35 times (95 % CI 0.40-4.56) as much as for those with MTRR 66 AA and 1.26 times (95 % CI 0.38-4.16) for those with RFC-1 80 AA and RFC-1 80 AG.Conclusion Serum folate deficiency to a certain degree can increase the risk of cervical cancer.RFC-1 A80G mutation may be a risk factor for cervical cancer and homozygous (GG) gene may increase the susceptibility of cervical cancer.MTRR A66G gene mutation may have nothing to do with cervical cancer.
2.Molecular mechanisms of Survivin gene expression regulated by imatinib
Zhihong FANG ; Jintao ZHAO ; Yiming LUO ; Yaqun FAN ; Zhongchao HAN
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2012;21(12):727-731
Objective To investigate the influences of imatinib on Survivin gene expression in bcr-abl-transformed leukemia cells.Methods Firstly,PCR and Western blot were carried out to detected Survivin expression with imatinib treatment in 32Dcl3 and 32D-bcr-abl cell lines.Then the luciferase reporter plasmids containing human Survivin promoter as well as its deletion and site-directed mutation were constructed to identify the essential responsive elements for suppressing Survivin promoter activity by imatinib.Chromatin immunoprecipitation was performed to confirm the binding of c-myc to Survivin promoter.10058-F4,a small molecule c-myc inhibitor,was used to disrupt c-myc activity and evaluate its anti-leukemic effect combined with imatinib.Results Both of mRNA and protein level of Survivin in bcr-abl-transformed cells were downregulated upon imatinib treatment.The decrease of Survivin expression was controlled at the transcriptional level through a mechanism in which imatinib repressed survivin promoter activity by disturbing the interaction between c-myc and E-box elements.Interruption of c-myc activity by 10058-F4 exerted an anti-leukemia effect with enhancing the sensibility of K562/G01 cells to imatinib.Conclusion Imatinib down-regulates Survivin expression through c-myc-mediated transcription and interference with c-myc might be a potential utility for treatment of imatinib resistant leukemia.
3.Effect of midazolam on human sperm motility in vitro
Fang CAI ; Jintao WANG ; Ailin LUO ; Liu YANG ; Shiyong LI ; Zheng LIU ; Yong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;32(8):909-911
Objective To investigate the effect of midazolam on human sperm motility in vitro.Methods Sperm samples were obtained from normal adults and prepared with discontinuous percoll gradient centrifugation technique.The samples were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =10 each):control group and 2 midazolam groups.The samples were incubated with normal saline in control group and with midazolam with the final concentrations of 5 or 1 μg/ml in 2 midazolam groups.The samples were incubated for 60 min in an airtight container at 37 ℃.Then human sperm motility was examined in vitro at 37 ℃ and analyzed by the computer-assisted sperm analysis at 10,30 and 60 min exposure to midazolam,including sperm motility (a + b)%,curvilinear velocity,straight line velocity,average path velocity,amplitude of lateral head displacement,beat-cross frequency,linearity,wobble,straightness,and mean angular displacement.Results There was no significant difference in the parameters of human sperm motility within each group and between groups (P > 0.05).Conclusion Midazolam has no significant effect on human sperm motility in vitro.
4.Effect of melatonin on ketamine-induced apoptosis in hippocampal neurons of fetal rats
Shiyong LI ; Yilin ZHAO ; Liu YANG ; Yeling CHEN ; Fang CAI ; Jintao WANG ; Ailin LUO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;32(8):916-919
Objective To investigate the effect of melatonin on ketamine-induced apoptosis in hippocampal neurons of fetal rats.Methods Sixteen to eighteen day pregnant Sprague Dawley rats were anesthetized.The fetal rats were obtained under sterile condition and decapitated.The hippocampal neurons were isolated and primary cultured for 5 days.The primary cultured neurons were randomly divided into 5 groups (n =6 each):control group (group C),ketamine group (group K),and 1.0,2.5 and 5.0 mmol/L melatonin groups (groups M1-3 respectively).Ketamine with the final concentration of 1 000 μmol/L was added to the culture medium and the neurons were incubated for 3 h in group K.In groups M1-3,1.0,2.5 and 5.0 mmol/L melatonin were added to the culture medium,respectively,at 60 min before the addition of ketamine,and the neurons were incubated for 3 h.While the equal volume of normal saline was added instead in group C.The neuronal viability during the developmental phase was assessed by MTT assay.The mitochondrial membrane potential (Ψm) was measured by flow cytometry.The expression of cAMP response element binding protein phosphorylation (p-CREB (Ser133)),Bcl-2,Bax,and cytochrome C was detected by Western blot.Results Compared with group C,the neuronal viability and Ψm were significantly decreased,and the expression of p-CREB and Bcl-2 was down-regulated,while the expression of Bax and cytochrome C was up-regulated in group K (P < 0.05).Compared with group K,Ψm was significantly increased in groups M2 and M3,and the neuronal viability was significantly increased,the expression of Bcl-2 was up-regulated,while the expression of Bax and cytochrome C was down-regulated in groups M1-3 (P < 0.05).Conclusion Melatonin can protect the hippocampal neurons of fetal rats from apoptosis triggered by ketamine via regulating the expression of Bcl-2 and Bax,stabilizing Ψm,inhibiting the release of cytochrome C from mitoehondria,and preventing apoptosome formation.
5.The correlation between infantile hepatitis syndrome and fat-soluble vitamin D, A and E levels
Meifen WANG ; Mingying WANG ; Jintao DUAN ; Sixiang LIU ; Juan LI ; Jiahui FANG ; Shuqi XU ; Chengjun DENG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2017;40(2):128-131
Objective To investigate the change of plasma vitamin D, A and E levels in infant with infantile hepatitis syndrome (IHS) and to provide reliable basis for clinical treatment. Methods Seventy-three infant with IHS (IHS group) from January 2015 to May 2016 and 82 cases of physical examination infant (control group) were enrolled in this study.The levels of plasma vitamin D, A and E were tested and compared between two groups. Results The levels of vitamin D, A and E in IHS group were significantly lower than those in control group:(37.871 ± 20.111) nmol/L vs. (97.708 ± 28.827) nmol/L, (1.082 ± 0.657)μmol/L vs. (1.810 ± 0.517)μmol/L, (21.252 ± 7.596)μmol/L vs. (26.647 ± 6.495)μmol/L, P<0.01 or <0.05. The nutritional status of vitamin D, A and E in two groups had significant differences (P<0.01). Conclusions There have obvious deficiency in fat-soluble vitamin D, A and E in infant with HIS , and vitamin D deficiency is the most obvious. The levels of vitamin D, A and E are the dynamic monitoring indicators of treatment, nutritional status evaluation and long-term complications development.
6.Survey on the rate of Helicobacter pylori infection in 12 932 cases of children in Kunming area
Tiantian FU ; Meifen WANG ; Tao CHEN ; Mingying WANG ; Jintao DUAN ; Jiahui FANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2018;41(12):1070-1073
Objective To investigate the prevalence and trend of Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection in children with gastrointestinal symptoms in Kunming area, and to provide basis for prevention and cure. Methods All of 12 932 cases with gastrointestinal symptoms were adopted by retrospective analysis method from January 2013 to December 2016, and HP infection was detected by 13C-urea breath test (13C-UBT). The epidemioloqical characteristics of children with HP infection in including prevalence trend and gender and age HP were statistically analyzed. Results The rates of HP from January 2013 to December 2016 were respectively 17.85%, 18.26%, 20.41% and 32.93%.The rate of HP positive was 24.08%(3 114/12 932), which was 24.82%(1 706/6 874) in boys and 23.24%(1 408/6 058) in girls. The rate of HP infection was significantly higher in boys than that in girls, and there was statistical differences (P<0.05). The rate of HP infection showed a gradual upward trend with age. There was statistical differences in gender between age 11 and 14[(29.03% (349/1 202) vs. 22.62% (190/840)] (P<0.05). Conclusions HP infection rate is high in the children with gastrointestinal symptoms in Kunming, and the rate of HP infection in children is related with gender .The rate of HP infection is significantly higher in boys than that in girls, and the positive rate is directly proportional.
7.Design and application of the training method of first aid medicine in one minute
Fang LIN ; Jintao PAN ; Haiming HUANG ; Xiaolan SHU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2014;20(20):2575-2576,2577
Objective To design the training method of first aid medicine in one minute and observe its application effect .Methods To count the number of taking first aid medicine in one minute according to the instruction and answer the accuracy dose .To answer one or two related knowledge of first aid medicine including the effect, usage, dosage, adverse reactions and observation points .To design the score of taking first aid medicine in one minute , and the clinical nurses were trained and assessed according to the standard of the score in every quarter , and which were as the basis for judgment whether the project was up to standard in nurses and award the excellent department or individual nurse .Results Before and after the training , the number of taking first aid medicine in one minute in 80 nurses were respectively (12 ±2.52), (22 ±4.19), and the difference was statistically significant (U=18.29,P<0.01); the accuracy rate of medicine dose were respectively 77%and 98%, and the difference was statistically significant (χ2 =20.16,P<0.01); the average score of the knowledge of first-aid medicine exam were respectively (67 ±2.66), (93 ±3.73), and the difference was statistically significant (U=50.76,P<0.01).Conclusions The training method of first aid medicine in one minute is fun and can quickly improve the familiarity with first aid medicine in nurses .Training again at a given time can solve the problem of forgetting because the nurses did not use the first aid skills for a long time , and which provide the force guarantee for the rapid and effective clinical first aid .
8.Effects of folate deficiency with HPV16 infection on cervix cancerization
Xuesong SUN ; Ling DING ; Fang CHEN ; Tingting WU ; Jintao WANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2014;35(4):437-441
Objective To investigate the relationship between folate in serum,red blood cell (RBC),cervix cancerization,as well as the interaction between folate deficiency and HPV16 infection in cervix cancerization.Methods 254 samples were selected from the patients who were newly pathologically diagnosed of having cervix inflammation (CI),low-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN Ⅰ),high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN Ⅱ/Ⅲ) and cervical squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).PCR and microbiological assay were adopted to detect HPV infection and folate concentration.Results Rates of HPV16 infection increased with the severity of cervix cancerization (tend:x2=34.96,P<0.001),while decreased with concentrations of serum and RBC folate (tend:x2=42.17,P<0.001; tend:x2=31.39,P<0.001).There was a positive correlation between serum and RBC folate (r=0.405,P<0.001).Data from grouping analysis showed that OR and aOR of serum and RBC folate appeared a rising trend,with statistical significance in CIN Ⅱ/Ⅲand SCC,but did not show the same trend in CIN Ⅰ.Results from interaction analysis showed that serum folate deficiency had an additive interaction with HPV16 infection in CIN Ⅱ/Ⅲ and SCC,while RBC folate having an additive interaction with HPV16 infection in the whole process of cervix cancerization.Conclusion Both serum and RBC folate deficiency could increase the risk of cervix cancerization,and folate deficiency might have a synergic action with HPV 16 in this procession.
9.A calf tissue flap combined with antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate for foot and ankle osteomyelitis
Gangyi LIU ; Jie ZHANG ; Jintao ZHANG ; Weichao YANG ; Chunxu WANG ; Jianmei LI ; Xiaoni LI ; Fang WANG ; Lin QIAO
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2023;25(4):361-365
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of a calf tissue flap combined with antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate (artificial bone or mixed iliac bone graft) in the treatment of foot and ankle osteomyelitis.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the 11 cases of foot and ankle osteomyelitis which had been treated at Department of Hand and Microsurgery, The Third Hospital of Baoji from October 2018 to October 2021. There were 8 males and 3 females, aged (42.3±23.7) years. The chronic hypotoxic osteomyelitis was repaired and reconstructed after thorough debridement at one stage with a calf tissue flap combined with antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate artificial bone to fill the cavity and cover the wound. The acute infected trauma was repaired and reconstructed after thorough debridement at the second stage with a calf tissue flap combined with antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate artificial bone to fill the cavity and cover the wound only after the acute infection was controlled by local dressing, drainage or negative pressure therapy and systemic anti-infection treatment at the primary stage. The flap size ranged from 3.5 cm × 2.0 cm to 12.0 cm × 6.0 cm. Four cases were treated by a peroneal artery perforator flap combined with antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate artificial bone, 3 cases by a flap with peroneal artery perforator and peroneal nerve trophic vessel combined with antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate artificial bone, 3 cases by a posterior tibial artery perforator flap combined with antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate artificial bone, and one by a peroneus longus muscle flap combined with antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate artificial bone. Postoperatively, the flap survival, bone union time, ankle function and complications were observed; the therapeutic efficacy was evaluated by comparing infection control indexes at the final follow-up [clinical manifestations like local redness, swelling, pain, ulceration, and exudation, and white blood cell count (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and calcitoninogen (PCT)].Results:All the flaps survived except for one which developed necrosis at the distal 1/3 of the flap but responded to dressing change. All the patients were followed up for (22.6±11.5) months. The 6-month follow-up revealed that all the flaps were fine in shape and texture. Re-examinations showed that WBC, CRP, ESR and PCT were normal or close to normal, the local skin was free of redness, swelling or ulceration, and protective sensation was restored to varying degrees. X-ray at (12.1±2.3) months showed that lesions disappeared, bony union was achieved, the ankle joint regained basic flexion and extension, and the affected limb also regained weight-bearing and walking functions in all the patients but one whose X-ray at 18 months showed poor bony union but no other symptoms or signs.Conclusion:In the treatment of foot and ankle osteomyelitis, a calf tissue flap combined with antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate artificial bone can promote bone healing and restore the function of the foot and ankle because it not only fills the cavity and covers the wound but also effectively controls the infection.
10.Effect of hallux toe nail flap and adjacent island flap of the middle and ring fingers in repair of degloving injury of distal thumb
Gangyi LIU ; Jintao ZHANG ; Weichao YANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Chunxu WANG ; Jianmei LI ; Xiaoni LI ; Fang WANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2022;45(4):366-371
Objective:To summarise the clinical efficacy and surgical indications for free hallux toe nail flap and adjacent island flap of the middle and ring fingers in repair of distal thumb degloving injuries.Methods:From May 2009 to May 2021, a total of 24 patients (24 digits) with degloving injury of distal thumbs were treated in the Department of Hand and Microsurgery of Baoji Third Hospital. The flap was selected according to the patient's wishes and occupation. Of the 24 patients, 13 were repaired by free hallux toe nail flap transfer (group of hallux toe nail flap), and 11 were repaired by combining the proper palmar digital artery island flap of middle (ulnar side) and ring (radial side) fingers with the same volar common digital artery vascular pedicle (group of tile combined flap). Follow-up was performed at the 1st, 3rd, 6th,12th and 18th months after surgery respectively through outpatient clinic and telephone or WeChat interviews. The follow-ups focused on the appearance, colour, texture and two-point discrimination (TPD) of the flap, as well as thumb flexion, extension, opposition and grasping functions. Functional recovery evaluated according to the Evaluation Standard of Upper Limb Partial Functional of Hand Surgery of Chinese Medical Association.Results:All the 24 flaps survived and all were included in the follow-up. The follow-up lasted 12-60 and 6-18 months, with an average of (18.5±0.5) months and (6.8±0.3) months in group of hallux toe nail flap and group of tile combined flap, respectively. Appearance of thumb body and function at the last follow-up showed: in the group of hallux toe nail flap, the nails, thumbtips and fine sensations were restored, with the TPD at 5-8 mm. The thumb flexion, extension, opposition and grasping functions were good. Apart from without nails and fingerprint, the flaps in the group of tile combined flap had good appearance and texture, and the protective feeling was restored with the TPD at 6-11 mm. The affected thumbs also recovered the basic functions of flexion, extension, opposition and grasping. According to the Trial Standard of Upper Limb Function Evaluation of the Chinese Medical Association Hand Surgery Society, 7 cases were excellent, 5 cases were good, and 1 case was poor in the group of hallux toe nail flap. In the group of tile combined flap, 3 cases were in excellent, 5 in good, and 3 in poor. Appearance of flaps (such as nails and thumbtip fingerprint), fine sensory recovery, and the accuracy and stability of the grasping function, the group of hallux toe nail flap was significantly better than that of the group of tile combined flap. There was no functional impact on the donor site.Conclusion:Both types of flap are classic surgical procedures for repair of distal thumb degloving injury. In order to meet the individual requirement and to improve the efficacy of the treatment, such as for those who have high expectation for digit restoration, especially those who are young with aesthetical or professional requirement, free hallux toe nail flap repair is used to restore the perfect shape and function. And for those who are reluctant to sacrifice their toes or for the middle-aged and elderly people who do not have high expectation for the shape of thumb, a tile combined flap repair is used to restore thumb function.