1.Recognition of environmental estrogen-like compounds based on fluorescent imaging analysis of ERα-EGFP nuclear granules formation
Military Medical Sciences 2015;(1):12-17
Objective To establish a quick method to probe the environmental estrogen-like compounds via fluorescent imaging analysis in high content analysis (HCA) technology.Methods HCA assays were performed to quantitatively in-vestigate the effect of collected environmental pollutants , including bisphenol A , nonylphenol , 1,2-phenylenediamine , 4-aminophenol, resorcinol, 3-aminophenol, 1,4-phenylenediamine and 2,5-diaminotoluene on nuclear granules formation ( Foci-formation) of estrogen receptor α( ERα)-EGFR( enhanced green fluorescent protein ) fusion-protein, which was se-lected as a research model in this study .The results were confirmed by the ERαtranscriptional activity by luciferase as-says.Results Compounds 1,2-phenylenediamine, 4-aminophenol, resorcinol, 3-aminophenol, 1,4-phenylenediamine and 2,5-diaminotoluene sulfate could not induce the ERα-EGFR nuclear granule formation.17-β-Estradiol, bisphenol A, or nonylphenol enhanced ERα-EGFR nuclear granule formation in a dose-dependent manner .The EC50 value was (4.17 ± 0.41) nmol/L, (1.48 ±1.79) μmol/L,or (3.70 ±0.78) μmol/L, respectively.The minimum detectable concentration was 1 nmol/L (17-β-estradiol)and 300 nmol/L (bisphenol A, nonylphenol).In luciferase tests, 17-β-estradiol, bisphe-nol A, or nonylphenol increased ERαtranscriptional activity in a dose-dependent manner ,and the EC50 value was (4.46 ±0.56) nmol/L, (2.31 ±0.21) μmol/L, or (6.60 ±0.94) μmol/L, respectively.The minimum detectable concentration was 3 nmol/L (17-β-estradiol), 300 nmol/L (bisphenol A),and 1 μmol/L (nonylphenol).Conclusion As an efficient method for ERαagonist identification , HCA assays based on the cell image phenotypes analysis can be used in quick recog -nition of environmental compounds with ER agonist-like activity.In all experimental compounds , only bisphenol A and non-ylphenol have a clear ER agonist-like activity .
2.Content Determination of Hesperidin in Qiansheng Baizhusan Jiawei Granule by HPLC
Lili TAO ; Songling FAN ; Dongmei SUN
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 1993;0(02):-
Objective To establish a method for the determination of hesperidin content in Qiansheng Baizhusan Jiawei Granule (QBJG). Methods The content of hesperidin was determined by HPLC. Results Hesperidin showed a good linearity in the range of 0. 22-1.1ug(r = 0. 9998). The average recovery was 103. 0 % and RSD was 3. 12 %. Conclusion The methods are accurate and can be used for the quality control of QBJG.
3.Efficacy and safety of intravenous and intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke
Yun HE ; Lili MA ; Ruimin FAN
Journal of Clinical Neurology 1992;0(01):-
Objective To study the efficacy and safety of intravenous and intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy in acute cerebral infarction(ACI).Methods 65 patients with ACI were randomly divided in two groups:intra-arterial thrombolytic group (n=21) were intra-arterially administed with 250 000-500 000 units urokinase through femoral artery and intravenous thrombolytic group (n=44) were intravenously administed with 1.5 million units urokinase.Before and after treating, their neurological deficit scales were evaluated. The thrombin time (TT), prothrombin time (PT) and fibrinogen were detected before and after thrombolysis 6 h,3 d and 7 d.The CT scan was rechecked after thrombolysis 24 h.Results (1)ESS scales were higher in the intra-arterial infusion group than those in the intravenous infusion group at 2h, 6h, 24h, and 3d (all P
4.Production of Main Chinese Medicinal Materials in Ancient Hangzhou
Deming ZHU ; Xin LI ; Lili FAN ;
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2007;0(01):-
It had fertile countryside land,rich products,dense population and creeks and lakes in ancient Hangzhou and its neighbour area,where there is a good place for planting medicinal materials.It had long history of planting medicinal materials with abundant output,pure and good nature,and much varieties;among which,some famous and costly medicinal materials,such as "eight Zhe's" and "eighteen Hangs",were not only adopted broadly by court,royalty and doctors,but purchased by many businessmen and sold far to abroad as well;they seemed to be in the leading place in China.
5.Compilation of questionnaires of research motivation and related psychological factors for medical postgraduates
Lili JI ; Liu YANG ; Min CHENG ; Xiuzhen FAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2012;11(9):893-896
Objective To develop questionnaires to indentify research motivation and its related psychological factors for medical postgraduates.Methods The questionnaire was developed based on previous literature and case interview by using self-determination theory as the theoretical framework.Delphi method and stratified factor analysis were used to examine the reliability and validity of the questionnaire.Results The questionnaires included 2 sections:research motivation questionnaire and related psychological factors questionnaire.The Cranach's α of each questionnaire was 0.89 and 0.90 and test-retest reliability coefficient was 0.74 and 0.80.The content validity (CVI) of each questionnaire was 0.958 and 0.935,and stratified factor analysis demonstrated that the items of each dimension could account for more than 40% of the accumulated variance.Conclusion The questionnaires have good reliability and validity and could be applied.
6.Comparison of dose distribution between three dimensional conformal radiotherapy and intensity-modulated radiotherapy for pelvis metastasis of post-hysterectomy cervical carcinoma
Junli REN ; Li FAN ; Yaqin ZHENG ; Lili LI
Cancer Research and Clinic 2010;22(z1):14-16
Objective To compare the differences of target-volume(PTV) coverage and organ at risk (OAR) protection between three dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy(IMRT) for patients with pelvis metastasis of cervical cancer underwent radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy. To explore the optimal treatment methods for pelvis metastasis of cervical cancer.Methods 10 patients with pelvis metastasis of cervical cancer underwent radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy were selected for this study. The images scanned by CT were transferred to treatment planning system to generate 3DCRT and IMRT plans. The impacts of 3DCRT on PTV were compared with those of IMRT. Isodose line and dose volume histograms(DVH) were used to evaluate to the dose-distribution in PTV and OAR. Results For 95 % confidence interval, the margin from CTV to PTV was 1 cm. Conformal indexs (CIs) of PTV for 3, 4, 5 and 6 fields 3DCRT were 0.46, 0.67, 0.68 and 0.68, respectively. When beyond 4 fields, the advantage of adding fields was not significant. CIs of PTV for 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 fields IMRT were 0.75, 0.83 0.84, 0.85 and 0.85, respectively. When beyond 9 fields, the advantage of adding fields was not significant. The maximum dose of the bowl and spine cord in IMRT plans were lower than that in the 3DCRT plans (P <0.05). Maximum dose of OAR had no significant differences (includingt the bone, recttum and bladder) between IMRT and 3DCRT plans. Conclusion For patients with pelvis metastasis of cervical cancer after radical surgery, 4 fields planning in 3DCRT and 9 fields planning in IMRT are feasible. At high dose levels, the IMRT plans can more significantly protect the bowl and spine cord and decrease the radiation volume of colorectal and urinary bladder at risk than 3DCRT, so IMRT may potentially diminish probability of the normal tissue complications.
7.Assessment of endocardial and epicardial rotation of left ventricle in patients with acute myocardial infarction before and after revascularization by speckle tracking imaging
Zhiming WU ; Lili DONG ; Cuizhen PAN ; Bing FAN ; Xianhong SHU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2009;18(12):1026-1029
Objective To evaluate peak rotation in the endocardium(endo)and epicardium(epi)and peak mural torsion in patients with anterior wall acute myocardial infarction(AMI)before and after revascularization by speckle tracking imaging(STI).Methods The study comprised 20 normal controls and 21 consecutive xpatients with a first-episode anterior wall AMI with stenosis of the left anterior descending artery.All patients underwent Successful percutaneous coronary intervention within 12h onset of AMI.During one month, two patients were ruled OUt because one died of heart failure and the other suffered from persistent atrial fibrillation.Conventional echocardiography and STI were performed in normal controls and AMI patients before and one month after revascularization.Results In the left ventricle(LV)apical and basal level,peak endo-and epi-rotation and peak mural torsion in AMI patients were significantly reduced relative to those of normal control group(all P<0.01).One month after revascularization,there were significant changes in these three variables,especially in peak endorotation(P<0.01).Peak apical endo-rotation positively correlated with LV ejection fraction(LVEF)(r=0.717,P<0.01)and inversely correlated with LV end-diastolic volume(EDV)(r=-0.694,P<0.05).However,tight relations were not found among other variables at the two planes.Conclusions Peak endo-and epi-rotation and peak mural torsion can make the sensitive assessment of abnormal myocardial contractile performancein AMI patients using STI.
8.Soft tissue stretch combined with physical factors improves trismus and mandibular function after third molar removal
Zhongyi FANG ; Shuai FAN ; Lili XU ; Xin JIANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;(2):252-256
BACKGROUND:The third molar extraction may lead to different degrees of soft tissue damage. Ultrasound and ultrashort waves belong to hyperthermia, which can increase tissue temperature and improve the therapeutic efficacy of soft tissue stretch. OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of soft tissue stretch combined with ultrasound and ultrashort wave therapy for patients who were recently diagnosed with trismus and pain folowing third molar removal. METHODS:Sixteen patients with trismus and pain after third molar removal were randomly divided into two groups: patients in stretch group received soft tissue stretch with ultrasound and ultrashort wave therapy, while those in control group received only ultrasound and ultrashort wave therapy. Patients received the treatment five times per week, totaly for 2 weeks. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:It was found that after treatment pain was significantly reduced at the temporomandibular joint, and the range of maximum active mouth opening increased significantly. The improvement in mouth opening and temporomandibular joint function was better in the stretch group than the control group. These findings indicate that ultrasound and ultrashort wave therapy can improve symptoms of trismus and pain folowing third molar removal, and the combination of ultrasound and ultrashort wave therapy and soft tissue stretch therapy can achieve more effective results.
9.Progress in application of magnesium alloys in the implanted medical devices
Zhongxiong FAN ; Lili ZHI ; Fuqiang GUO ; Zhenqing HOU
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2015;38(4):242-246
Magnesium alloys have been a hotspot in the field of implanted medical devices due to their biodegradable absorbability, excellent mechanical properties and good biocompatibility.The reduction in their rapid corrosion rates becomes the key to the application of implant medical device materials.In this paper, the latest research progress and the existing problems of magnesium alloys as the material for implantation of medical devices in the fracture internal fixation, bone tissue porous scaffold, and cardiovascular stent are reviewed.Improving corrosion resistant of magnesium alloys by means of alloying, improving purity, surface modification,rapid solidification, deformation processing, non crystallization and preparation of nano alloy technology in body fluid are expounded, and research direction and application prospect of magnesium alloys in the field of implanted medical devices are also expected.
10.Determination of serum HER2 in breast cancer patients and its clinical significance
Fan WU ; Yunbin YE ; Lili LU ; Qiang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 1996;0(04):-
Objective: To study HER2 levels in the serum and breast cancer tissues and their correlation with clinical parameters,so as to explore drugs selection and prognosis prediction of breast cancer.Methods: Sixty-seven pathologically-confirmed breast cancer patients,20 patients with breast benign tumor,and 20 healthy women,who were treated in Fujian tumor hospital from Jan.2008 to Oct.2008 were included in this study.Expression of HER2 in breast cancer tissues was examined by immunohistochemistry,and serum HER2 level in breast cancer patients was examined by ELISA.Results: Serum level and positive rate of serum HER2 in breast cancer patients were significantly higher than those in healthy women and breast benign tumor patients(P