1.Opportunities and challenges in gene therapy of liver cancer
Cheng QIAN ; Junjie SHEN ; Juanjuan SHAN
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2010;9(1):12-14
Gene therapy has emerged as an efficient modality to treat human diseases.This method is based on the transfer of genetic material to tissues to induce a curative effect.Gene therapy vectors are molecular constructs used to facilitate the penetration of genomic sequences inside the cells.Viral vectots have however several limitations when administered directly to the patient.They may cause significant toxicity by activating innate immunity or by eliciting an adaptive immune response against viral proteins.In addition,targeting the vector to the desired site is an issue when given systemically.The use of cells as vehicles for gene therapy vectors has many advantages.The combination of cell-viro-gene therapy has been thought as a new and promising strategy for therapy of cancer.The targeting vector to cancer stem cells will become a new direction in the field of gene therapy.In this article,we will introduce progressions,limitations and future directions of gene therapy of liver cancer.
2.Inferior petrosal sinus sampling in the diagnosis of adrenocorticotropin dependent Cushing syndrome with unknown orign
Xuefeng SHEN ; Dequan YUAN ; Ming YUE ; Juanjuan. FENG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2011;45(9):867-869
ObjectiveTo evaluate the value of inferior petrosal sinus sampling (IPSS) in the diagnosis of adreno-corticotropic hormone ( ACTH ) dependent Cushing syndrome ( CS ) with unknown origin. MethodsIPSS was carried out for the diagnosis of 16 cases with ACTH dependent CS who had not been identified after a series of dexamethasone suppression tests and radiological examinations. The ratio of inferior petrosal sinus/peripheral ACTH was assayed.The sensitivity and specificity of diagnosis of the Cushing disease were estimated. ResultsThe inferior petrosal sinus/peripheral ACTH ratio was over 2. 0 in 13 cases. Twelve cases underwent surgery with pathological diagnosis of pituitary ACTH adenoma, 1 patient relieved after γ knife treatment. The ratio was < 2.0 in 3 cases including 2 pulmonary carcinoid and one pituitary ACTH adenoma. The sensitivity and specify of IPSS for the diagnosis of Cushing disease were 13/14and 2/2 respectively.ConclusionIPSS was a safe technique with high sensitivity, specify and infrequent complications in the diagnosis of ACTH dependent Cushing disease.It had great clinical value in the differential diagnosis of ACTH dependent Cushing disease with unknown origin.
3.A cross-sectional study of overweight and obesity among 7-22 year-old students in Zhejiang Province
GAO Lei ; MENG Jia ; LI Juanjuan ; SHEN Yu ; GU Fang
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;33(12):1215-1219
Objective :
To understand the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and the influencing factors among students aged 7-22 years in Zhejiang Province.
Methods :
Stratified random cluster sampling was used to randomly select students aged 7-22 years in 11 prefectures of Zhejiang Province in 2019. Height and weight were measured. The general information, dietary habits and living habits of students were collected using the Student Health Status and Influencing Factors Questionnaire. The multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors of overweight and obesity.
Results :
A total of 33 800 respondents were included, 7 685 (22.74%) were overweight/obese, 4 729 ( 13.99% ) were overweight, and 2 956 ( 8.75% ) were obese. The multivariate logistic regression analysis suggested that boys ( OR=2.059, 95%CI:1.949-2.175), not living on campus( OR=1.306, 95%CI: 1.214-1.405), history of alcohol consumption ( OR=1.158, 95%CI:1.083-1.238 ), average daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in the past week ( less than once, OR=1.214, 95%CI: 1.103-1.336; once and more, OR=1.431, 95%CI: 1.259-1.626 ), average daily consumption of fries in the past week ( less than once, OR=1.171, 95%CI: 1.065-1.288; once and more, OR=1.266, 95%CI: 1.102-1.454 ), and average daily consumption of sweets in the past week (less than once, OR=0.727, 95%CI: 0.658-0.802; once and more, OR=0.504, 95%CI: 0.444-0.572) were associated with overweight and obesity in students.
Conclusion
The prevalence rates of overweight and obesity among students aged 7-22 years in Zhejiang Province are 13.99% and 8.75%, respectively, which are associated with boys, not living on campus, and consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, fries, sweets and alcohol.
4.Cyr61 promotes proliferation of fibroblast-like synoviocytes in rheumatoid arthritis and its regulation by inflammatory factor
Jinpiao LIN ; Juanjuan WU ; Li WANG ; Jing ZOU ; Baihua SHEN ; Ningli LI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2010;26(3):264-269
Objective:To investigate the effect of Cyr61 on the proliferation of Fibroblast-like Synoviocytes (FLS) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods:Cyr61 expression in synovial tissues (ST) and FLS was examined using Real-time PCR,Western blot and immunohistochemistry simultaneously.FLS were isolated from synovial tissue of RA patients and cultured in vitro.The proliferation of FLS stimulated with synovial fluid (SF) was determined by 3 H-TdR incorporation.Cyr61 protein level in RA SF was detected by ELISA.Results:Cyr61 was over expressed in ST,FLS of RA patients while hardly examined in normal individuals and osterarthritis (OA) patients.Meanwhile,Cyr61 protein level was elevated in SF,which promoted the proliferation of RA FLS.This proliferation was abrogated by knockdown the Cyr61 gene of FLS or neutralizing monoclonal antibody against human Cyr61.Moreover,inflammatory factor IFN-γ and TNF-α up-regulated the expression of Cyr61.Conclusion:These results indicate that the elevated level of IFN-γ and TNF-α in RA SF can promote the proliferation of the FLS derived from RA patients by increasing expression of Cyr61,suggesting that Cyr61 may play an important role in the development of RA.
5.Polar constituents of Mosla chinensis.
Juanjuan SHEN ; Dongming ZHANG ; Hua LIU ; Yongming LUO
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2011;36(13):1779-1781
OBJECTIVETo study polar constituents of Mosla Chinensis.
METHODThe constituents were isolated and purified by various chromatographic techniques and their structures were elucidated by physico-chemicalproperties and spectroscopic data.
RESULTSeven glucosides were obtained and their structures were identified as 4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethoxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside (1), 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside (2), 3, 4, 5-trimethoxypheyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside (3), 3-hydroxyestragole-beta-D-glucopyranoside (4), (6S,9R) -roseoside (5), adenosine (6), and p-hydroxybenzoicacid glucoside (7).
CONCLUSIONAll compounds were isolated from the genus Mosla for the first time.
Adenosine ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Glucosides ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Lamiaceae ; chemistry ; Plant Extracts ; chemistry ; Plants, Medicinal ; chemistry
6.Characteristics of Bone Development in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Zeping LI ; Min SHEN ; Hui CHENG ; Jing ZHAO ; Xiulian NIU ; Xuehua YAO ; Lihui GU ; Juanjuan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2015;21(2):228-231
Objective To observe the characteristics of bone development and body development in 3-7 years old children with cerebral palsy. Methods 50 girls and 50 boys aged 3-7 years with cerebral palsy were included. Their height, weight, length of right and left upper extremities, and both hands bone age were measured by trained professionals. Results Their bone ages of both hands were 1 year younger than actual age (P<0.05), and there was no significant difference between right and left hand bone age (P>0.05). Their height growth was in line with the normal children, while the weight growth was a little different. Both sides of upper limbs growed synchronously, and slowed down with the time. There was no significant difference in both sides (P>0.05). Conclusion The bone development of children with cerebral palsy lags behind the life age. Their height growth is close to normal children. The development shows no no significant lateral dominance.
7.Mechanism of Treg down-regulation by immunization with attenuated activated autologous T cells
Qiuyu ZHANG ; Juanjuan WU ; Jinbiao LIN ; Zhuangzhuang ZHANG ; Yuan SHI ; Baihua SHEN ; Yan ZHANG ; Ningli LI ; Li WANG
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2009;29(10):1148-1151,1156
Objective To explore the mechanism of down-regulation of regulatory T cells (Treg) by immunization with attenuated activated autologous T cells. Methods Aulologous T cells were activated with ConA in vitro. Mice were immunized subcutaneously and inlraperitoneally every 5 days for 3 times (5 ×10~6 per time for each mouse), and the number and function of Treg were examined. PBS was subcutaneously injected for control group. Serum level of anti-mouse CD25 antibody was measured by ELISA. The number and function of Treg was detected by serum adoptive transfer and proliferation and inhibition assays. Results Compared with control group, there were less CD4~+ CD25~+ Foxp3~+ Treg in the mice after immunization (P < 0. 01), the immunosuppression ability decreased (P<0. 01), and the level of anti-CD25 antibody increased (P <0.01). Adoptive transfer of serum from immunized mice to naive mice led to a significant decrease in Treg population and function in recipient mice (P<0. 01). Conclusion Immunization with attenuated activated autologous T cells induces more anti-CD25 antibody, which may further down-regulate CD4~+CD25~+Foxp3~+ Treg expansion and function in vivo.
8.The study on Norovirus infection status among patients with virus diarrhea in Xiamen district
Huineng ZHENG ; Li LI ; Juanjuan CHEN ; Shijie HUANG ; Guilin MA ; Huixin WEN ; Litong SHEN ; Changyi ZHOU ; Jianwei HUANG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2010;(3):259-262
The purpose of the present study was to investigate Norovirus infection status among patients with virus diarrhea in Xiamen city and provide evidence for exploring the prevalence characteristics and constituting appropriate control strategy.From April 2007 to July 2008,323 fecal samples of virus diarrhea cases collected from 3 surveillance hospitals in Xiamen were detected for antigen and RNA by ELISA and Real-Time RT-PCR respectively.The RdPd genes from some samples were furtherly amplified and sequenced for genogroup identification when the Real-Time RT-PCR detection results were positive.In the 323 fecal specimens,68 (21.05%) were positive for Norovirus antigen by ELISA and 107 (31.13%) were positive for Norovirus RNA by Real-Time RT-PCR.The overall positive prevalence rate of Norovirus in Xiamen was 38.08%.107 positive specimens were detected by Real-Time RT-PCR and results showed that 80 strains were Norovirus GGⅡ(74.77%),2 strains were GGⅠ(1.87%) and 25 strains (23.36%)were unidentified.It's indicated that Norovirus infection in Xiamen district was mainly caused by Norovirus GGⅡ,and Norovirus was also the main cause for virus diarrhea.
9.Quantitative Evaluation of Cardiac Function in Myocardial Infarction by 2-dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography
Hui ZHANG ; Yu WANG ; Qiushuang WANG ; Meiqing ZHANG ; Dongdong JI ; Juanjuan MENG ; Liwei ZHANG ; Dong SHEN ; Chunhong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(4):349-351
10.Pollen morphological characteristics, viability test and storage of endangered medicinal plant Atractylodes lancea.
Lin LI ; Wei GU ; Jianguo CHAO ; Jie GAO ; Juanjuan ZHOU ; Xiuyuan SHEN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2012;37(11):1546-1549
OBJECTIVETo study the pollen morphological characteristics, viability test and storage character of the endangered plant Atractylodes lancea.
METHODPollen grains morphologies of A. lancea were observed by scanning electron microscope. The optimum culture medium and viability determination methods were screened out by liquid culture and dyeing methods, and then the pollen germination capacities in different storage conditions were detected.
RESULTThe pollen grains are quasi-spherical, with tricolpate and spinous sculpture. The optimal culture medium was ME3 + 16% PEG4000 + 10% sucrose, in which the pollen germination capacity reached to 62.1%, while the other three dyeing methods were not able to be applied to detecting the pollen viability of A. lancea. The low storage temperature could significantly prolong the storage time of pollen of A. lancea. At -80 degrees C, pollen viability could be maintained for 60 days.
CONCLUSIONLiquid culture method is suitable for the determination of pollen germination of A. lancea, and the rate of pollen germination is closely related to the storage time and temperature. At last, this study provides a foundation for the artificial pollination and cultivating in wildness of A. lancea.
Atractylodes ; drug effects ; growth & development ; physiology ; ultrastructure ; Endangered Species ; Germination ; drug effects ; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning ; Plants, Medicinal ; drug effects ; growth & development ; physiology ; ultrastructure ; Pollen ; drug effects ; growth & development ; physiology ; ultrastructure ; Polyethylene Glycols ; pharmacology