1.Blood biomarkers for breast cancer screening and early diagnosis
Journal of International Oncology 2021;48(2):109-112
Breast cancer screening is an economical, effective, and simple screening measure for asymptomatic people to achieve the goals of early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment. Existing screening methods are mainly based on breast cancer X-rays and ultrasound, which are less sensitive to early lesions and cannot assess the risk of breast cancer in asymptomatic people. Breast cancer susceptibility genes, DNA methylation, microRNAs and circulating tumor cells, as blood biomarkers for breast cancer screening and early diagnosis, can identify high-risk breast cancer populations and improve the early diagnosis rate of breast cancer.
2.Preparation of RFP-loaded a novel polylactone/β-tricalcium phosphate composite scaffold
Dawei LI ; Fei YANG ; Yuanzheng MA
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2016;36(11):717-724
Objective To explore a biodegradable drug?loaded composite scaffold and determine its bone regeneration and local long?term drug release ability. Methods In this study, RFP?loaded a novel poly (caprolactone)?b?poly (lactide?co?gly?colide)/β?TCP composite scaffold was produced using particle?leaching/freeze?drying technique. And the obtained composite scaffold was characterized by SEM, TGA, UV spectrophotometer, universal testing machine and so on. New Zealand rabbits were used to prepare bone defects, which was treated by the implantation of active artificial bone loaded with or without RFP. The blank group was untreated. Then the repairing effects of the materials were examined. Results The obtained porous scaf?fold has inter?connected and uniformly distributed pores, and the diameters of pores range from 200 μm to 300 μm. Many mi?cropores (10 μm to 50 μm) can be observed on the wall of macropores. The total porosity of the porous composite scaffold can reach as high as 83.4%; the β?TCP content of the scaffolds is 51.2%. Meanwhile, the addition of β?TCP avoided volume shrinkage compared with b?PLGC scaffold; Additionally, the porous composite scaffold has good compressive strength ( 240 kPa) and compressive modulus (1.0 MPa); And the drug loading of the scaffold was 3.2%,which could smoothly release drug for 63 days after a period of burst release for a week. All defects in the experimental groups were radiographically repaired. There were significant differences between the experimental groups and the control group. Conclusion RFP?loaded poly (cap?rolactone)?b?poly (lactide?co?glycolide)/β?TCP composite scaffold is expected to benefit in drug therapy and bone repair in the treatment of bone tuberculosis.
3.Research advances in adult hepatic progenitor cells
Fei LI ; Zhenzeng MA ; Lungen LU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2017;33(5):994-997
The liver has a strong regenerative capacity,and in case of acute injury,the proliferation of mature hepatocytes helps to complete liver regeneration.However,in case of chronic injury,the proliferative capacity of mature hepatocytes is damaged or exhausted,and the activation,proliferation,and differentiation of hepatic progenitor cells are involved in liver regeneration.This article summarizes the characteristics and origins of hepatic progenitor cells,their role in tissue repair after liver injury and development of liver cancer,and potentials and problems of cell transplantation in the treatment of liver diseases.It is pointed out that an understanding of the biological characteristics of hepatic progenitor cells,their role in liver injury and liver cancer,and related pathogenesis helps with the treatment of liver diseases.
4.Oligonucleotide Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization and Its Application
Yi-Fei PENG ; Wen-Li MA ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(10):-
The array CGH technique (Array Comparative Genome Hybridization) has been developed to detect chromosomal copy number changes on a genome-wide and/or high-resolution scale. It is mainly used in human genetics and oncology. Generally PCR amplified bacterial artificial chromosomes (BACs) or cDNAs have been spotted on the arrays as probes. Recently, however, oligonucleotide arrays designed with more flexibility and provide much higher resolution with high sensitivity, have been successfully explored in stead of BAC array CGH and can save considerable time and efforts. There will be a gradual transition from BAC array CGH to oligonucleotide array CGH in the coming years. The combination of oaCGH and other high-through put analysis can lead to discoveries of a host of novel oncogenes, tumor suppressors as well as tumor drug resistance genes. Some major platforms of oaCGH concerning their spatial resolution, optimal probe length, sensitivity, specificity and application in recent years were compared.
5.The effect and mechanism of circSIPA1L1 on the proliferation, migration, invasion of renal cancer cells
Chunlei MA ; Fei LUO ; Chengwen LI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2021;42(1):54-60
Objective:To investigate the functional mechanism of circular RNA signal-induced proliferation-associated gene 1(circSIPA1L1) on proliferation, migration and invasion of renal cell carcinoma cells, as well as to explore its mechanism.Methods:The study was completed between January 2019 and December 2019. Bioinformatics was used to analyze the expression of circular RNA(circRNA), circSIPA1L1 in renal cancer tissue and the information of circSIPA1L1. The expression of circSIPA1L1 mRNA, miR-22-3p in renal cancer tissues and renal cancer cells was detected by RT-qPCR. The circSIPA1L1 interference vector negative control (si-NC group), circSIPA1L1 interference vector (si-circSIPA1L1 group), si-circSIPA1L1+ miR-22-3p suppression vector plasmid negative control (anti-miR-NC group), si-circSIPA1L1 + miR-22-3p inhibition vector plasmid (anti-miR-22-3p group) were transfected into A498 and OSRC2 cells respectively. Dual luciferase reporter gene experiment was used to verify the targeting relationship. Clone formation experiment and Transwell chamber were used to detect cell proliferation, migration and invasion. The xenograft model was established by subcutaneous injection of A498/sh-circSIPA1L1 or A498/sh-NC (2×10 6 in 0.2 ml PBS/mice) on the right back of nude mice, and nude mice were divided into sh-circSIPA1L1 group and sh-NC group. Nude mice tumor formation experiments were used to detect tumor formation ability. Results:The expression of circSIPA1L1 mRNA in adjacent tissues and renal cancer tissues were (1.09±0.44) and (3.89±1.35) respectively. The expression of miR-22-3p were (1.02±0.30) and (0.44±0.19)respectively. The difference of the expression of circSIPA1L1 mRNA and miR-22-3p in kidney cancer tissue and adjacent tissues were statistically significant ( P<0.05). Compared with normal kidney cell KiMA, the expression of circSIPA1L1 mRNA in renal cancer cells A498 and OSRC2 was increased, and the expression of miR-22-3p was decreased ( P<0.05). The cell clone number of A498 and OSRC2 in the si-circSIPA1L1 group (130.67±15.04, 99.00±14.80) was lower than that in the si-NC group (314.33±29.57, 234.67±21.50), the number of cell migration (108.33±17.01, 85.67±11.93) was lower than si-NC group (265.00±20.00, 210.33±18.58), cell invasion number (84.00±12.00, 66.00±10.15) was lower than si-NC group (210.33±18.58, 173.00±17.52), and the differences were all statistically significant ( P< 0.05). CircSIPA1L1 targets and negatively regulates miR-22-3p expression. The cell clone number of A498 and OSRC2 in the si-circSIPA1L1+ anti-miR-22-3p group (234.20±21.90, 185.06±20.72) was higher than that in the si-circSIPA1L1+ anti-miR-NC group (134.65±26.55, 106.14±16.38), the migration cell number (187.02±23.54, 117.86 ±15.09) was higher than that of the si-circSIPA1L1+ anti-miR-NC group (110.59±12.12, 91.70±14.83), and the number of cell invasion (168.23±11.69, 103.70±9.23) was higher than that of the si-circSIPA1L1+ anti-miR-NC group (90.46±11.53, 61.35±9.10). The differences were all statistically significant ( P<0.05). The tumor volumes of nude mice in the sh-NC group and sh-circSIPA1L1 group on day 35 were (578.65±68.67) mm 3 and (242.56±42.35) mm 3 respectively, the tumor weights of nude mice were (0.68±0.06) g and (0.38±0.04) g respectively, the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). Conclusions:CircSIPA1L1 can promote the deterioration of renal cancer, promote the proliferation, migration, invasion of cancer cells and tumor growth. The mechanism of action is related to the direct targeting of miR-22-3p.
6.Recent perspectives and research progress in hyperlipidemic pancreatitis
Haiyun MA ; Yamin ZHENG ; Fei LI
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2014;20(12):909-912
Hyperlipidemic pancreatitis (HLP) has an increasing incidence.Primary HLP is common in patients with familial difficiency of lipoprotion lipase or apo-C Ⅱ.While for secondary HLP,the common reasons are excessive drinking,diabetes,obesity,fat-rich diet and special medications.Lipidlowering drugs,plasma exchange (PE) or continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH),low molecular heparin as well as insulin,have been widely used for the treatment of HLP.Changing of diet and lifestyle,in addition to controlling risk factors are the keys to preventing HLP.This article summarizes the latest perspectives and research progress of HLP.
7.Progress in study of a novel protein Nischarin
Hao MA ; Fei LI ; Ning WU ; Jin LI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(07):-
Nischarin is a novel protein interacting with integrin ?5 subunit.A series of studies have indicated that Nischarin plays an important role in inhibiting tumor cells migration and invasion.Meanwhile it may also serve as the functional I1-imidazoline receptor.To study this protein will be in favour of understanding the biological mechanisms of inhibiting cell migration and developing novel drugs such as inhibitors for tumor invasion.The article mainly reviews the recent progress in studies on Nischarin.
8.Effects of Atorvastatin on Serum Matrix Metalloproteinases-2 Levels in Patients with Unstable Angina.
Hui LI ; Ji-Dong MA ; Fei LI ; Al ET ;
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 2006;0(S1):-
Objective To observe the effects of Atorvastatin on matrix matalloproteiases-2 (MMP-2) level in patients with stable an ginapectoris(SAP) and acute coronary syndrome(ACS).Methods Sixty SAP and sixty ACS patients were randomly divided into either the Atorvastatin group or the control group.The levels of MMP-2 before and after treatment were detected.Results After treatment with Atorvastatin,the levels of MMP-2 in both two groups significantly de- creased(P
9.The effect of group rehabilitation therapy on upper limb function and hand function in hemiplegic stroke patients
Fei YOU ; Li WANG ; Chaoyang MA ; Lian LIU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2015;37(8):593-596
Objective To study the effect of group rehabilitation therapy on upper limb and hand function in hemiplegic patients after stroke.Methods Sixty-four stroke survivors with hemiplegia were randomly divided into a group rehabilitation group (GG) (32 cases) and a control group (CG) (32 cases).All patients in both groups were given basic medication and conventional rehabilitation treatment.In addition,the patients in CG were given routine upper limb function training,while the patients in GG were provided with the group rehabilitation therapy.Before and after eight weeks of training,the upper limb function and hand function of both groups were measured using the up-per-extremity portion of the Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment (FMA-UE) and upper extremities functional test (UEFT).Abilities of daily living were measured using the modified Barthel index (MBI).Anxiety and depression were evaluated using the self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and self-rating depression scale (SDS).Results Before intervention there was no significant difference between the two groups in any of the assessments (P > 0.05).At the end of training,all measurements in both groups were significantly better than those before training (P < 0.05),and the UEFT,MBI,SAS and SDS scores were significantly better in GG than in the CG (P < 0.05).Conclusion The group rehabilitation therapy,in addition to routine training,can improve the upper extremity function,hand function and abilities of daily living,and alleviate anxiety and depression in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.
10.Effects of motor imagery therapy combined with scalp acupuncture on balance and walking abilities in hemiplegic stroke survivors
Li WANG ; Chaoyang MA ; Fei YOU ; Xiuan XIONG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2015;37(5):357-360
Objective To investigate the effects of motor imagery therapy combined with scalp acupuncture on balance and walking abilities in hemiplegic stroke survivors.Methods A total of 120 patients with post-stroke hemiparesis were randomly divided into 3 groups,each of 40 cases.All patients were given basic medication and conventional rehabilitation treatment.In addition,the motor imagery group accepted motor imagery therapy,the scalp acupuncture group received scalp acupuncture,and the treatment group was provided with the above both for 6 weeks.The 10 m maximum walking speed (10 m MWS),Berg balance scale (BBS),functional ambulation classification (FAC) and timed up and go test (TUGT) were conducted to evaluate balance and gait abilities before and after the intervention.Results There were no significant differences among the 3 groups in any of the assessments (P > 0.05) before intervention (P > 0.05).After six weeks' intervention,all measurements of the 3 groups were significantly better than those before that (P < 0.05),and the effects of the treatment group were significantly better than those of the other 2 groups (P < 0.05).Conclusion Motor imagery therapy combined with scalp acupuncture can distinctly improve the balance and walking abilities in hemiplegic stroke survivors,superior to the effect of solely motor imagery therapy or scalp acupuncture.