1.Research progress of AIM2 in tumor
Practical Oncology Journal 2017;31(2):175-178
Absent in melanoma 2(AIM2),as a cytoplasmic DNA sensor,can perceive the cytoplasmic dsDNA which released by the cells infected with DNA virus or bacteria.AIM2 will be raised by Apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD to produce inflammation complex,activate of Caspase-1,promote the maturation,and secretion of IL-1β and IL-18,or lead to pyroptosis.AIM2 plays an importation role in initiating immunity.Recent research shows that AIM2 has an influence on the occurrence and progress in tumor,it acts as a tumor suppressor and inhibits tumor progression in liver and breast carcinoma;However,AIM2 shows the carcinogenic effect of promoting tumor development on cervical carcinoma and oral squamous cell carcinoma.These results contribute to the diagnosis and prognosis of malignant tumor.
2.ERCP in children with disease of biliary tract and pancreas:a retrospective analysis of the diagnosis and treatment
Like BIE ; Lixiao HAO ; Biao GONG
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 2000;0(12):-
Objective To investigate the use of ERCP in the diagnosis and treatment of children with disease of biliary tract and pancreas.Methods Retrospectively analyze of the clinical data and figures of ERCP treatment for ten cases of disease of biliary tract and pancreas from March to August 2008 in Ruijin Hospital.Results Ten patients were successfully treated by ERCP,and there were no serious complications.Conclusion ERCP is a safe and effective method in the diagnosis and treatment of children with disease of biliary tract and pancreas.
5.Effects of mesenchymal stem cells on the expression of Bcl-2 and Bax in atrophied muscle
Hao SHI ; Hongcui ZHANG ; Lixiao CAI ; Tieshan LI
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2017;39(6):401-405
Objective To observe the effects of mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) on the expression of Bcl2 and Bax in atrophied muscles.Methods Immature rats (80~ 100 g) were anesthetized to collect marrow from their femurs and tibias.BMSCs were isolated from the marrow,cultured and purified using the whole bone marrow adherence method.Their right hindlimbs were immobilized fiom the thigh to the paw with the knee in extension and the ankle in plantar flexion.After the modeling,24 of the male rats were divided into a sham-operation group,a BMSC group and a phosphate buffer solution (PBS) group,each of 8.The BMSC and PBS groups were injected with either approximately 106 BMSCs or an equal volume of PBS into the belly of the soleus muscle after they had been immobilized for 48 hours,while the control group did not undergo any treatment except for the injection of PBS.All of the rats were sacrificed for analysis after 14 days.Results The BMSCs were mainly spindle cells,showing radial colony arrangement.They grew vigorously and could passage in a continuous and stable manner over 10 passages.At the 4th passage the BMSCs were positive for CD44 (95.84%) and CD90 (96.00%),but negative for CD34 and CD45.Western blotting assay demonstrated that the expression of Bax protein as measured in grey-scale value (0.41±0.08)in the BMSC group was significantly lower than in the PBS group (0.63±0.10),but significantly higher than in the control group (0.14±0.11) on average.The expression of Bcl-2 (0.47±0.14) was also significantly higher in the BMSC group than in the PBS group (0.22-± 0.13),but significantly lower than in the control group (0.81 ± 0.06).Conclusion Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells can upregulate the expression of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein and downregulate that of the apoptotic Bax protein when injected early into the belly of a muscle in an immobilized limb.
6.Effects of intensive training on the expression of p-Akt in skeletal muscles after cerebral ischemia and reperfusion
Hao SHI ; Haina ZHANG ; Jingjing GAO ; Lixiao CAI ; Lei ZHOU ; Tieshan LI
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2015;37(4):241-246
Objective To observe the effects of treadmill training at different intensities on the expression of p-AKT in rats' gastrocnemius muscles after focal cerebral ischemia,and to investigate whether intensive training is beneficial for the recovery of motor function.Methods Left middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) was induced in 120 male Wistar rats using the intraluminal thread method,and they were divided into an MCAO group (no training),a normal training group (treadmill training once a day for 30 min) and an intensive training group (treadmill training twice a day for 60 min),each of 30 rats.There was also a sham control group with 30 members not given MCAO or training.The four groups were further divided into 3 day,7 day and 14 day subgroups.Five rats randomly selected from each subgroup were sacrificed for hematoxylin-eosin staining after 4% paraformaldehyde treatment.Neurological function was evaluated using Zausinger scores,and the expression of p-Akt was detected by western blotting.Results No significant differences in Zausinger scores were observed between the intensive training group and the normal training group after 1,3 or 7 days of training.However the average Zausinger score in the intensive training group was significantly higher than in the normal training group after 14 d of treadmill training.After 7 d and 14 d of treadmill training the average cross-sectional area of the gastrocnemius muscles in the sham group was significantly higher than in the other three groups.The average area of the intensive training group was significantly larger than that of the normal training group.The expression of p-Akt in the gastrocnemius was significantly increased in the intensive training group compared with the normal training group in the 7 day and 14 day subgroups.Conclusion Treadmill training can improve the expression of p-Akt in atrophied gastrocnemius muscles caused by MCAO.Intensive training is more effective for the recovery of muscle function.
7.Needs and requirements for general practice department in general hospitals from the perspective of grassroots: a qualitative study
Lixiao HAO ; Ruojin CAO ; Chuan LIU ; Jianguo JIA
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2022;21(4):343-348
Objective:To survey the needs and requirements of the general practice department in general hospitals from the perspective of grassroots health care personnel.Methods:From July 2020 to February 2022, a qualitative study on needs and requirements for the general practice department in general hospitals was conducted. Twenty eight participants from community health service centers in Beijing, Xi′an and Guangzhou were selected for the in-depth interviews.Results:The participants expressed their opinions and suggestions on the community needs and requirements for general practice department in general hospitals as follows. (1) The necessity of establishing department of general practice in general hospitals: the general hospitals had advantages to meet the medical needs of the community; the teaching and training should be focus on the way of thinking in the general practice, while the training needs for research ability was less required. (2) The cooperation between general hospital and its community teaching base: to implement the joint teaching rounds and joint home visits were effective ways for collaboration, which may ensure the quality of clinical faculty in the community bases. (3)The training needs of the community: rational use of drugs was most required, sub-specialty training was another concern for general practitioners in grassroots level. (4) The requirements for general practice department in the general hospital: in addition to complete organizational structure, daily teaching work needs to be implemented, and horizontal and vertical connection to relevant health institutions also need to be strengthened. Meanwhile, the teaching work should be a considerable part in the department performance assessment, and excellent clinical ability was also required to facilitate the effective referral of patients from the community.Conclusions:The study shows the necessity of establishing department of general practice in general hospitals, and various needs from the community teaching base, which providing reference for improving the construction of general practice department in the future.
8.Research progress on the clinical application of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and its Val66Met gene polymorphism in Alzheimer's disease
Lixiao HAO ; Jianguo JIA ; Zhongying ZHANG ; Ying HAN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2020;39(11):1346-1349
Increasing evidence indicates that brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF), especially its BDNFVal66Met gene polymorphism, plays an important role in cognitive function of Alzheimer's disease(AD), with its effects on cognition function confirmed by a large number of studies.Therefore, this article reviews the clinical application of BDNF and BDNFVal66Met for Alzheimer's disease(AD), aiming to examine their practical value and effects on AD.
9.Survey on knowledge status of Alzheimer′s disease and influencing factors among community medical and nursing staff in Beijing
Zhen LIU ; Lixiao HAO ; Jianguo JIA
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2020;19(5):408-413
Objective:To investigate the knowledge status of Alzheimer′s disease (AD) and its influencing factors among community medical and nursing staff in Beijing.Methods:By using a convenient sampling method, 5 community health service centers in Beijing (3 in the urban area and 2 in the suburbs) were selected for survey sites from September 2016 to December 2017. A face-to-face questionnaire survey on the awareness and knowledge of AD was conducted among 270 health care staff of above 5 centers. The Alzheimer′s Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS, 7 dimensions) and the self-designed questionnaire (influencing factors) were used for survey.Results:The mean score of 270 participants was 19.6±2.7, and the passing rate (≥18) was 80.7% (218/270). The scores of the seven dimensions ranged from low to high were care 45.4±22.7, symptoms 57.0±22.3, risk factors 60.7±19.4, life effects of AD 65.6±24.9, assessment and diagnosis 66.9±18.3, duration of disease 77.9±20.6, treatment and management 82.5±18.2. Multivariate analysis showed that the experience of caring for patients with dementia (β=1.072, P=0.03) was the influencing factor of the total ADKS scores. For single dimension of AKDS, the experience of caring for patients with dementia (β=0.348, P=0.01) and participating in dementia training (β=0.233, P=0.03) were the influencing factors of the dimension "life effects of AD"; the experience of caring for patients with dementia (β=0.459, P=0.01) and the visiting frequency of patients with dementia (β=0.154, P=0.02) were the influencing factors of the dimension "symptoms". Finally, the working years (β=0.124, P<0.01) of the staffs was the influencing factor of the dimension "duration of disease". Conclusion:In Beijing community health service centers, the knowledge of AD among medical and nursing staff is not sufficient, which are associated with the lack of the experience of taking care for dementia patients, not participating in dementia training, low visiting frequency of dementia patients and the less working years. Targeted training should be taken to improve their knowledge of AD.
10.Preliminary study on Beijing norm of Memory and Executive Screening scale
Lixiao HAO ; Jianguo JIA ; Ruojin CAO ; Zhanyun WEI ; Zichen WANG ; Zhongying ZHANG ; Ying HAN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2022;55(5):452-457
Objective:To develop a Beijing norm of Memory and Executive Screening (MES) scale to facilitate its further promotion and application in the future.Methods:Study subjects were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, including patients who visited the memory clinic of Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University from March 20, 2017 to January 6, 2021, and normal people recruited simultaneously from community, and trained and qualified investigators conducted questionnaire surveys through face-to-face interviews. Then strict quality control, data collection and statistical analysis were performed.Results:A total of 607 participants were included, including 239 normal people, 293 individuals with subjective cognitive decline (SCD), and 75 individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). There was a negative correlation between the scores of MES and age ( r=-0.19, P<0.001), but a positive correlation between scores of MES and education level ( r=0.29, P<0.001). The optimal cut-off value of this scale in Beijing was 86 points, the area under curve (AUC) of the cut-off value to distinguish MCI was 0.847 (normal people vs MCI) and 0.826 (SCD vs MCI), and after adding demographic variables, AUC showed slight increase (0.847 to 0.850 and 0.826 to 0.847), whereas the differences were not statistically significant ( Znormal peoplevsMCI=0.49, ZSCDvsMCI=1.21, P>0.05). And there was no statistically significant difference between MES and Montreal Cognitive Assessment scales in diagnostic power for normal people and people with MCI ( Zscale alone=1.03, Zafter adding demographic variables=1.13, P>0.05). Conclusions:The MES scale has a better distinguishing power for MCI, and its optimal cut-off value in Beijing is 86 points, which is different from previous studies. In the future, the sample size needs to be further expanded to verify this norm.