1.Effects of gallotannin on proliferation and cell cycle of rat glomerular mesangial cells under condition of high glucose
Meng QU ; Rui JIANG ; Kai FENG ; Liwei SUN ; Zhiheng DONG
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2016;42(5):920-924
Objective: To explore the inhibitory effect of gallotannin (GLTN) on the proliferation of rat glomerular mesangial cells (GMC)induced by high sugar stimulation and the influence in the cell cycle of the rats, and to clarify the prevention effect of GLTN in the occurrence and development of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Methods:The experimental cells were divided into normal control group (D-glucose 5.5 mmol·L-1 ,NC group), high glucose group (D-glucose 30 mmol· L-1 ,HC group),high glucose + 5 mmol· L-1 3 - AB group (AB group),high glucose + 20 μmol·L-1 GLTN group (G20 group),high glucose + 40 μmol· L-1 GLTN group (G40 group).The proliferation of GMC in different groups at different time points (4,8,24,48 and 72 h)was observed by MTT assay.The changes of cell cycle of GCM under different culture conditions were examined by flow cytometry,and the expression levels of TGF-β1 and CTGF were detected by Western blotting method. Results:Compared with NC group,the proliferation levels of GMC in HC group were increased (P <0.01),and reached the peak at 48 h ;the percentage of S phase cells was increased (P <0.01).Compared with HC group,the proliferation levels of GMC in 3-AB group and GLTN group were significantly decreased (P < 0.01 ),and the percentages of S phase cells were decreased (P <0.01).Compared with NC group,the protein expression levels of TGF-β1 and CTGF in each drug group were increased (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01),but they were significantly lower than those in HC group (P < 0.01).Conclusion:GLTN can inhibit the proliferation of GMC under high sugar stimulation through arresting the cell cycle and down-regulating the expressions of TGF-β1 and CTGF and delay the occurrence and development of DN.
2.Effect of Early Mother-to-child Isolation on Neuronal Cell Apoptosis in Neonatal Mice
Haipeng YANG ; Liwei WANG ; Qingliang SHAO ; Yue GAO ; Xuan ZHAO ; Xuehua QU
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2017;17(26):5034-5037
Objective:To explore the effect of early mother to child separation on neonatal nervous system and its related mechanism.Methods:Randomly selected during January 2015 to September 2015,was born in 120 cases of newborn mice as the research object,the newborn mice was born after the implemented of mother-to-child separation as observation group (60),not the implemented of separation of mother and baby after birth as the control group (60),in view of the two groups of newborn mice of the nervous system,the change of the nerve cells were compared and researched.Results:The apoptotic rate of neurons in the neonatal mice was significantly higher than that in the control group (P <0.05).The neurons of caspase-3 protein expression was significantly higher than the control group (P <0.05).The expression of Caveo-1 protein in the glial cells of 14 days and 21 days was observed in the neonatal mice.The expression of Caveo-1 protein in the glial cells of the control group For comparison,(P <0.05),which were statistically significant.Conclusion:The early implementation of matemal and infant birth separation of neonatal nervous system will produce great influence,and influence the expression of the nervous system in the development of newborn,which affect the behavior of the neonatal adult dysplasia.
3.Influence of fermented red ginseng extract in proliferation of rat glomerular mesangial cells and extracellular matrix degradation under high sugar stimulation
Meng QU ; Jiajing DONG ; Rui JIANG ; Jichun CUI ; Kunyang SUN ; Zhiheng DONG ; Liwei SUN
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2017;43(2):245-249
Objective:To explore the influence of fermented red ginseng extract (FRGE) in the proliferation of rat glomerular mesangial cells (GMCs) and the degradation of extracellular matrix(ECM)under high sugar stimulation, and to clarify the prevention and treatment effects of FRGE on diabetic nephropathy (DN) and the possible mechanism.Methods:The rat GMCs were cultured and divided into normal concentration of D-glucose (NG) group, high concentration of D-glucose (HG) group and high concentration of D-glucose plus different concentrations (3.75, 7.50, 15.00 mg·L-1) of FRGE groups. The proliferation rates of rat GMCs were detected with MTT,and the type Ⅳcollagen(Col Ⅳ) levels in supernatants of the GMCs were detected by ELISA. The protein expressions levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) were detected with Western blotting m ethod.Results:Compared with NG group, the proliferation rate of GMCs in HG group was increased(P<0.01), the Col Ⅳ level was increased(P<0.01),the MMP-2 expression level was decreased, and the TIMP-2 expression level was up-regulated(P<0.01).Compared with HG group, the proliferation rates of GMCs in various FRGE groups were decreased(P<0.01), the Col Ⅳ levels were decreased(P<0.01),the expression levels of TIMP-2 were reduced(P<0.01),and the expression levels of MMP-2 were increased(P<0.01).Conclusion:FRGE can inhibit the proliferation of rat GMCs induced by high sugar and promote the ECM degradation to delay the occurrence and development of DN.
4.The Enlightenment of Palliative Care for Advanced Cancer Patients in Russia
Hua MA ; Changhong YUE ; Ping QU ; Liwei LI ; Cheng ZHANG ; Mei YIN
Chinese Medical Ethics 2017;30(9):1107-1113
This paper introduced the present situation and the existing problems of palliative care and hospice care system in Russia.The coverage of palliative is narrow,regional development is not balanced,the medical professionals in palliative care is lack,the professional skills should be improved urgently,the training system of palliative care is not perfect and the quality of training is not high,the medical professionals have high work pressure,the brain drain is serious,the social cognition is not enough,the volunteer service system is underdeveloped,and the acquisition rate of mental and narcotic drugs is low.On the basis of the above,this paper introduced the development strategy of Russian palliative care,and discussed the enlightenment to our country.For example,government departments should attach importance to the introduction of legal norms of palliative care,perfect the service system of palliative care,establish the supporting facilities,reasonably plan palliative care system,implement the integration of service management and scientific research,and bring the guarantee palliative care fund into the national budget.
5.Effects of solution-focused brief therapy on negative emotions in patients with ulcerative colitis
Wenqiao QU ; Chao ZHANG ; Liwei JING ; Huijuan GUO ; Baoying NING
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2020;36(33):2580-2585
Objective:To explore the effect of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) on negative emotions such as anxiety and depression in patients with ulcerative colitis.Methods:From April 2018 to December 2019, a total of 160 patients with ulcerative colitis who met inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group and underwent psychological interventions. We employed conventional psychological interventions for the control group and solution-focused brief therapy for the experimental group. The Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) and the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) were used to evaluate post-intervention effects.Results:Before intervention, there were no statistically significant differences in patient demographics, treatment plans, anxiety scores, or depression scores between the two groups of patients. After intervention, the HAMA score of the experimental group was (10.91±8.96) points, which was statistically significantly lower than the control group (12.73±7.98) points ( t value was 5.099, P<0.05). The HAMD score of the patients in the experimental group was (12.02±9.21) points, which was statistically significantly lower than the control group (14.85±8.91) points ( t value was 4.856, P<0.05). Conclusion:Solution-focused brief therapy may be a better approach than traditional psychological intervention methods to manage anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions in patients with ulcerative colitis.
6. The efficacy and safety of the patients of myelodysplastic syndromes-refractory anemia with excess blasts treated with decitabine alone or CAG/HAG regimen
Zefeng XU ; Tiejun QIN ; Hongli ZHANG ; Liwei FANG ; Yue ZHANG ; Lijuan PAN ; Naibo HU ; Shiqiang QU ; Bing LI ; Zhijian XIAO
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2017;38(7):572-577
Objective:
To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of the patients of myelodysplastic syndromes-refractory anemia with excess blasts (MDS-REAB) treated with decitabine alone or based on low dose cytarabine (Ara-C) regimen CAG/HAG [aclarubrci (ACR) /homoharring-tonine (HHT) +cytarabine+granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) ].
Methods:
Totally 121 patients with MDS-REAB were retrospectively analyzed, including 59 patients treated with decitabine alone (20 mg·m-2·d-1 for 5 days) , the rest 62 ones treated with low-dose Ara-C-based regimen CAG/HAG. Overall response rate (ORR) , overall survival (OS) and adverse events of the two groups were analyzed and compared retrospectively.
Results:
The ORR of decitabine alone or CAG/HAG were 66.2% and 56.4% respectively, with no statistically significant differences (
7. Ruxolitinib combined with prednisone, thalidomide and danazol for treatment of myelofibrosis: a pilot study
Zefeng XU ; Tiejun QIN ; Hongli ZHANG ; Liwei FANG ; Lijuan PAN ; Naibo HU ; Shiqiang QU ; Bing LI ; Zhijian XIAO
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2019;40(1):24-28
Objective:
To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of ruxolitinib combined with prednisone, thalidomide and danazol for treatment of in myelofibrosis (MF).
Methods:
Patients of MF according to the WHO 2016 criteria, received ruxolitinib (RUX) combined with prednisone, thalidomide and danazol (PTD). The response, changes of blood counts and adverse events were evaluated.
Results:
Six PMF and one post-ET MF patients were enrolled. Four patients presented JAK2V617F mutation, one CALR mutation, one MPL mutation, one triple-negative. Responses per IWG-MRT criteria were clinical improvement in 5 patients, stable disease in 2 ones, spleen response in 6 ones. All of 7 patients were symptomatic responses, four patients achieved at least 50% improvement from baseline on MPN-SAF TSS. Three patients initially treated with RUX alone, all of 3 patients experienced treatment-associated anemia and thrombocytopenia. Then these 3 patients received RUX combined with PTD, both hemoglobin and platelet increased significantly. Four patients initially treated with RUX combined with PTD. Increased levels of hemoglobin and platelet were seen in all of 7 patients received RUX combined with PTD with maximum increased hemoglobin of 30(18-54) g/L and maximum increased platelets of 116(13-369)×109/L, respectively from baseline. The treatment dose of RUX increased due to improved platelet count in 3 patients. The frequent non-hematologic adverse events grade 1-2 were constipation, abdominal distension, crura edema and increased ALT.
Conclusions
RUX combined with PTD for treatment of MF may modulate initial hematologic toxicity observed when RUX alone, and may increase response due to improved levels of hemoglobin or platelet.
8.Association between cell phone dependence and anxiety-depression co morbid symptoms among college students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(12):1842-1846
Objective:
To describe the prevalence of cell phone dependence and anxiety-depression co morbidity among college students, and to explore the association between cell phone dependence and anxiety-depression co morbidity among college students, in order to provide a reference basis for promoting the development of college students mental health.
Methods:
Using a prospective study design, baseline survey was conducted in April-May 2019 among a random whole group sample of 1 135 individuals in two universities in Hefei, Anhui Province and Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, and a follow up survey was conducted in November 2019 among the sampled population, with a valid number of 1 110 individuals after matching with the baseline survey. The Self rating Questionnaire for Adolescent Problematic Mobile Phone Use (SQAPMPU) was used to assess college students cell phone dependence, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Self Rating Scale (DASS-21) to assess depression, anxiety, and anxiety depression co morbidity symptoms, and the self administered Health Related Behavior and Mental Health Questionnaire for College Students to report sleep duration.
Results:
The detection rates of cell phone dependence among college students at baseline and follow up surveys were 24.5% and 27.7%, respectively, and the detection rates of anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, and anxiety depression co morbidities were 28.7%, 21.3%, and 18.4%, respectively. The results of the binary Logistic regression model showed that cell phone dependence was positively associated with the risk of anxiety depression co morbid symptoms among college students at baseline ( OR =5.79, 95% CI =4.06-8.24) and after six months of follow up ( OR =2.62, 95% CI =1.86-3.69) ( P <0.01). The results of the moderating effect analysis showed that sleep duration moderated the association between cell phone dependence and anxiety depression co morbidities, and the interaction term was statistically significant ( β =0.08, 0.04, P <0.01).
Conclusion
Cell phone dependence in college students increases the risk of depressive and anxiety co morbid symptoms, and sleep mitigates effect of cell phone dependence on depressive and anxiety co morbid symptoms in college students.
9.Bidirectional associations between cellular phone use behaviors and depressive symptoms in college students: a follow up study
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(2):251-255
Objective:
The study aimed to describe the prevalence of mobile phone use and depressive symptoms and to examine the bidirectional associations between the two among college students, providinb evidence for mental health promotion among college students.
Methods:
A longitudinal study with follow up at 6 month intervals was conducted in 1 135 students from 2 universities in Hefei, Anhui Province and Shangrao, Jiangxi Province who were selected between April and May 2019. The last follow up was conducted between April and May 2021 based on questionnaire survey, and 999 valid participants were obtained after matching. The self designed questionnaire was used to investigate the duration of cellular phone use and use of cellular phone functions among college students. The Self rating Questionnaire for Adolescent Problematic Mobile Phone Use (SQAPMPU) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) were used to assess cellular phone dependence and depressive symptoms among college students. Pearson correlation analysis was used to examine the correlation between cellular phone use behavior and depressive symptoms at baseline and 2 years later; linear regression model was used to analyze the linear association between cellular phone use behavior and depressive symptoms scores; autoregressive cross lagged model was used to analyze the bidirectional associations between cellular phone use behaviors and depressive symptoms among college students over time.
Results:
The prevalence of mobile phone dependence and depressive symptoms among college students at baseline were 24.3% and 42.4%, respectively. The mean duration of mobile phone use among college students at baseline and the 2 year follow up were (2.84±0.90)h/d and (2.02±1.05)h/d, respectively; the mean scores of mobile phone dependence were (23.30±9.00) and (23.29±10.45), respectively; the mean scores of mobile phone function use were (30.12±6.66) and (29.12±7.27), respectively; and the mean scores of depressive symptoms were (4.51±4.76) and (2.61±4.40), respectively. Pearson correlation analysis showed there were significant positive correlations between duration of cellular phone use, cellular phone dependence, use of cellular phone functions at baseline or 2 years later and depressive symptoms 2 years later( r =0.08-0.50, P <0.05). Linear regression models showed a significant positive association between cellular phone dependence at baseline and depressive symptoms ( β=0.26, 95%CI =0.23-0.29) at baseline and 2 years later ( β=0.12, 95%CI =0.09-0.15). Autoregressive cross lagged models showed that cellular phone dependence at baseline positively predicted depressive symptoms 2 years later ( β =0.04) and depressive symptoms at baseline positively predicted cellular phone dependence 2 years later( β =0.23)( P <0.05).
Conclusion
There was a bidirectional association between cellular phone dependence and depressive symptoms among college students. Reducing cellular phone dependence is of positive significance for improving college students mental health.
10.Association between sleep quality and anxiety-depression co-morbid symptoms among nursing students of medical college in Hefei City
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(8):1186-1189
Objective:
To describe the prevalence and association of sleep quality and anxiety-depression co-morbid symptoms among nursing students, in order to provide a reference basis for promoting the development of nursing students mental health.
Methods:
Using a prospective study design, baseline survey was conducted in January 2019 among a random cluster sample of 1 716 individuals in three medical universities in Hefei, Anhui Province, and a follow-up survey was conducted in October 2019, with a valid number of 1 573 individuals after matching with the baseline survey. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to assess nursing students sleep quality, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) to assess the anxiety-depression comorbid symptoms.
Results:
The detection rates of anxiety-depression co-morbidities among nursing students at baseline and follow-up survey were 16.9% and 18.2%, respectively, and the detection rates of poor sleep quality among nursing students at baseline and follow-up survey were 10.1% and 10.3%, respectively. The results of the binary Logistic regression model showed that baseline PSQI score were positively associated with the risk of anxiety-depression co-morbid symptoms among nursing students at baseline ( OR=1.49, 95%CI =1.40-1.59) and after nine months of follow-up ( OR=1.22, 95%CI =1.16-1.28). Furthermore, the influence of baseline sleep quality on the risk of anxiety-depression co-morbid symptoms were mainly concentrated in the five dimensions of sleep time, sleep efficiency, sleep disorders, hypnotic drugs and daytime dysfunction, and such effects of sleep time, sleep disorders and daytime dysfunction still existed in the follow-up investigation.
Conclusion
Poor sleep quality of nursing students can increase the risk of anxiety-depression co-morbidities. Improving sleep quality of nursing students has a positive effect on improving their mental health.