1.Research progress in EMT and fibrosis of hepatobiliary system
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2014;30(7):695-699
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT),which means the transformation of epithelial cells into mesenchymal cells under the influence of cytokines,leading to pathological changes in tissues.According to recent research findings,EMT plays an important role in or-gan fibrosis.Various types of EMT in the fibrosis of hepatobiliary system,as well as the characteristics of each stage and the disease progres-sion,are described,which is of great significance for understanding the development,termination,and even reversion of EMT and fibrosis of hepatic and biliary epithelial cells.
2.On Fundamental Features of TCM Psychological Theory of Sun Simiao
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(02):-
As an independent subject, TCM psychology appeared in 1980s, but it could be traced back to the book, the Inner Canon of Huangdi (Huangdineijing) formed in Qin and Han Dynasties. Physicians in the later generations developed TCM psychology based on that occurred in the Inner Canon of Huangdi, which made it became mature gradually, and Sun Simiao was one representative figure among them. The fundamental features of TCM psychological theory of Sun Simiao are summarized here.
3.Progress of EML4-ALK fusion gene non-small cell lung cancer inhibitor
Qi ZHANG ; Feitianzhi ZENG ; Lei ZHANG
Journal of International Oncology 2012;39(1):35-37
EML4-ALK fusion gene is a new molecular type of non-small cell lung cancer,which is formed by inversion of two gene segments on chromosome 2.Up to now,9 subtypes have been found and all of them have deteriorated and carcinogenic abilities. The detection rate of this fusion gene is much higher in patients who have adenocarcinoma,never or seldom smoke and lack EGFR/KRAS mutation.This fusion gene codes ALK tyrosine kinase,that abnormally phosphorylates downstream products through signaling pathways,leading to canceration.Therefore,the specific inhibitors which target this fusion gene could inhibit its expression and have good treatment effect.At present,the relevent inhibitors which are undergoing clinical trials are PF02341066 and TAE684.
4.Expression of psoriasin in actinic keratosis, Bowen's disease and squamous cell carcinoma and its significance
Lei XU ; Weihui ZENG ; Yan ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2012;45(4):263-265
ObjectiveTo investigate the expression of psoriasin in actinic keratosis(AK),Bowen's disease and squamous cell carcinoma(SCC) tissues.MethodsImmunohistochemistry was carried out to quantify the expression of psoriasin protein in tissue specimens from the lesions of 20 patients with AK,25 patients with Bowen' s disease,21 patients with well differentiated SCC,and16 patients with poorly differentiated SCC,as well as from the skin of 18 normal human controls.ResultsThe expression rate of psoriasin was 11.1% in the control specimens,significantly different from that in the AK(95.0%),Bowen's disease (88.0%),well differentiated SCC (95.2%),and poorly differentiated SCC (92.3%) specimens (all P <0.01 ).Psoriasin was expressed in the cytoplasm of keratinocytes and dyskeratotic keratinocytes in stratum corneum and upper 1 to 3 layers of stratum spinosums in AK tissue,in the cytoplasm of keratinocytes as well as the membrane and cytoplasm of vacuolated cells in all layers of the epidermis in Bowen's disease tissue.In well differentiated SCC,cornified pearl and dyskeratotic keratinocytes located in the stratum comeum and all layers of the stratum spinosums stained positive for psoriasin,and in poorly differentiated SCC,psoriasin was distributed in the stratum corneum and upper 1 to 5 layers of the stratum spinosums,but absent in poorly differentiated squamous cells.The expression intensity of psoriasin in tissues sequentially increased from AK,Bowen's disease to well differentiated SCC.Though the expression intensity of psoriasin in poorly differentiated SCC decreased,but was still higher than that in normal skin tissue(P < 0.05).ConclusionPsoriasin is abnormally expressed in skin disorders with dysdifferentiation of squamous cells.
5.Effect of Kang-Xian Yi-Xin Formula on Cardiac Ultrasonography of Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Chuiyi ZENG ; Zhentao WANG ; Lei CHEN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(1):109-111
This study was aimed to observe the influence of Kang-Xian Y i-Xin (KXYX) formula on the heart size and cardiac function of patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). A total of 85 cases were randomly divided into the treatment group (43 cases) and the control group (42 cases, with 1 death case). Both groups were treated with routine western medicine. And the KXYX formula was combined in the treatment group once a day. Six months later, changes of the left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left atrial diameter (LAd), ejection fraction (EF) and fractional shortening (FS) were observed by ultrasonography. The results showed that both groups can reduce the LVEDD and Lad. And the effect was obvious in the treatment group (P< 0.05). There was significant difference in the LVEDD of both groups after treatment (P< 0.05). The EF and FS were raised obviously in both groups. There was significant difference before and after treatment in the treatment group (P < 0.01). There was statistical differ-ence between groups after treatment (P< 0.05). It was concluded that the KXYX formula can decrease the LVEDD, Lad, enhance EF and FS, in order to promote the cardiac function of patients with DCM.
6.Meta-analysis of the influential factors on cervical cancer among married Chinese women in recent 10 years
Lei WAN ; Longyu LI ; Siyuan ZENG
Clinical Medicine of China 2013;29(z1):133-136
Objective To investigate the risk factors of cervical cancer in Chinese married women in recent 10 years in order to provide evidence based approaches for cervical cancer prevention and control Methods Eight case-control studies from 2002 to 2011 were selected from research literatures by using keywords such as cervical cancer, risk factors, influential factors and case-control study, cancer, risk factors, factors andcase-control study as the search term.We adopted the Mentel-Haensel fixed effect model and Dersimonion-Laird random effect model to gain a comprehensive and quantitative assessment of cervical cancer and its risk factors.Results Among the 8 case-control studies,the total number of cases and controls were 2868 and 8045,respectively.The risk factors included human papilloma virus (HPV) (RR =5.47,95 % CI:3.40-8.82),family history of cervical cancer (RR =2.40,95 % CI:1.39-4.16),number of abortions (RR =1.74,95% CI:1.49-2.03),first sexual intercourse age number of sexual partners (1.72,95% CI:1.36-2.16),low cultural level (RR =1.68,95% CI:1.18-2.40).Conclusion The major risk factors for cervical cancer among married women in China included HPV,family history of cervical cancer,number of abortions,first sexual intercourse age number of sexual partners and low cultural level.
7.Detection of circulating tumor cells and real-time personalized cancer therapy
Tao ZENG ; Bo SITU ; Lei ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;38(1):13-15
Serious troubles were caused by the highly heterogeneous cancer cells in clinical cancer treatment.In recent years,molecular characterization of tumors and corresponding individualized cancer management has become hotspots for cancer research.Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are shed from primary solid tumors or metastases into the peripheral blood.CTCs could serve as liquid biopsy for patients with cancer,with non-invasive,real-time and repeatable access.Serial monitoring of the amount and molecular characteristics of CTCs in the blood samples has significant clinical value for prognostic prediction,targeted drugs choice and real-time evaluation of clinical effectiveness in individualized cancer treatment.This review summarizes current methods for the CTC isolation and detection,and discusses the perspectives of CTC analyses in real-time personalized cancer therapy.Some future research directions in this field are proposed.
8.One case report of successfully occluded aortopulmonary septal defect in young infant
Rongsong YI ; Hongjun ZENG ; Xianqiang LEI
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2014;(7):614-615
Objective To explore the method and efifcacy of intervention aortopulmonary septal defect (APSD) in young infant. Methods A four month old APSD infant had undergone interventional treatment using homemade ventricular septal de-fect occluder, and was followed up to observe the curative effect. Results The APSD had been successfully closured, and the clinical symptoms improved instantly. The follow-up showed heart function improved, heart shadow reduced, and growth well. Conclusions APSD interventional therapy is a safe, effective treatment in young infant.
9.Study on the differentiation of neural stem cells in hippocampus of rat model of Parkinson's disease
Lei WANG ; Shuilin ZENG ; Jianbao ZHU
Journal of Clinical Neurology 1995;0(04):-
Objective To explore the differentiation of neural stem cells (NSCs) in hippocampus of rat model of Parkinson's disease (PD).Methods Rat models of PD were made by injection 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) into striatum. 5-bromodeoxyuridine (Brdu) was injected into the abdomens of PD rats for 14 days before they were killed. The expressions of Brdu/Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and Brdu/ Neuronal nuclear antigen (Neun) were determined by immunocytochemistry. The distinctive marker for Brdu/GFAP and Brdu/Neun labeling method was used to determine the phenotype of the differentiated cells.Results After PD models were established, the Brdu/GFAP and Brdu/Neun positive cells appeared at 7 d, increased gradually at 14 d, and peaked at 28 d. In these double labelled cells, Brdu/GFAP positive cells were more than Brdu/Neun positive cells.Conclusions Direct injection of 6-OHDA into the striatum stimulates the proliferation of inherent NSCs in hippocampus of rats. Large amounts of NSCs differentiate into astrocytes and small amounts of them turn into neurons.
10.Effect of resveratrol on macrophage polarizing phenotype induced by lipopolysaccharide
Yupeng LEI ; Zhenguo ZENG ; Dequan HU
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(19):2593-2595,2599
Objective To investigate the effect of resveratrol on murine macrophage cell line (RAW264 .7 cells) polarizing phenotype induced by lipopolysaccharide .Methods RAW264 .7 mouse macrophages seeded in a 6 well plate ,then randomly divided into phosphate buffer saline(PBS) control group ,LPS (100 ng/mL) group ,and LPS (100 ng/mL)+ resveratrol (30 μmol/L) group .In the LPS+ resveratrol group ,LPS was added after incubation with resveratrol for 12 h .Cells were harvested and superna‐tant were collected after incubation with LPS for 12 h .Both the mRNA expression levels of M1 associated markers iNOS and TNF‐αand M2 associated markers IL‐10 ,PPARγ and Arg‐1 were measured by real time quantitative PCR .Expression of iNOS ,Arg‐1 protein were detected by Western blot ,inflammatory factor IL‐12 p40 ,IL‐10 and TNF‐αprotein in the supernatant of were assayed by ELISA .Results PCR detection showed that the mRNA expression levels of M1 associated markers iNOS and TNF‐αin the LPS group were significantly higher than that of LPS+ resveratrol group(P<0 .05) ,but the mRNA expression levels of M2 associated markers IL‐10 ,PPARγand Arg‐1 were significantly lower than that of LPS+ resveratrol group(P<0 .05) .Compared with LPS+resveratrol group ,western blot assay showed that iNOS protein level in LPS group was significantly higher than it (P<0 .05) ,but Arg‐1 protein level was significantly lower than it(P<0 .05) .The levels of IL‐12 p40 and TNF‐αin LPS group were significantly higher than that in LPS+ resveratrol group(P<0 .05) ,but the levels of IL‐10 was significantly lower than it(P<0 .05) .Conclusion Resveratrol may promote LPS stimulated RAW264 .7 macrophage polarization to M2 phenotype .