1.Lung cancer stem cells
Journal of International Oncology 2011;38(10):761-764
Recently,studies have demonstrated that several signaling pathways including Wnt,Notch,and Hedgehog which are involved in the regulation of the stem cells are abnormally activated in lung cancer.They are closely associated with some properties of the lung cancer stem cells,such as high tumorigenic,high metastasis,drug resistance and so on.In addition,several studies have shown that the population of the lung cancer stem cells,which are resistant to radiotherapy and chemotherapy significantly,highly express drug resistance proteins.Therefore,how to target lung cancer stem cells and ultimately cure the disease is becoming a hotspot in the cancer targeted therapy.
2.Effects of Individualized Enteral Nutritional Support on Nutritional Status and Complications in Severe Stroke Patients
China Pharmacist 2017;20(7):1265-1267
Objective: To evaluate the clinical effect of individualized enteral nutritional (EN) support in severe stroke patients.Methods: Totally 120 severe stroke patients with nutritional risk were divided into two groups according to single or double admission number.The 60 patients in the intervention group received an individualized EN with different formula and concentrations according to the clinical status,and supplemented trace elements as occasion required.In the routine group, the patients received EN with standard formula.The energy supply was 83-125 kJ· kg-1·d-1 in both groups.Blood albumin(Alb), pre-albumin(PA), hemoglobin(Hb) and vitamin C(VC) were examined before and after the 21-day nutritional support.The lung infection and gastrointestinal (GI) complications were observed, and the hospital stay and cost were recorded as well.Results: After 21 day''s nutrition support, the serum levels of Alb, PA and VC in the intervention group were not statisticly significant than before (P>0.05), and the serum levels of Alb, PA and VC were significantly higher than those in the routine group(P<0.05).The incidence of complications in the in the intervention group was lower than that in the routine group (P<0.05), and the length of hospital stay and hospitalization was shorter than that in the routine group (P<0.05).Conclusion: Individualized enteral nutritional support can significantly improve nutritional status, reduce inflammation reactions and GI complications in severe stroke patients, which is worthy of clinical use.
3.The role of epigenetics on anti-angiogenesis therapy
Journal of International Oncology 2017;44(5):380-382
Epigenetics consists of DNA methylation,post-translational modification of histon,microRNA and long non-coding RNA,which regulate angiogenesis by acting on different targets.Epigenetics has become potential targets of anti-angiogenesis in tumor.
4.Progress in the safety of chimeric antigen receptor T cells therapy
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2021;30(2):65-67
Chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR-T) therapy is progressing rapidly, and its safety has been widely concerned. At the 62nd American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, a series of reports on the mechanism, predictive indicators and treatment strategies of major adverse reactions were carried out. These reports have certain guiding significance for comprehensively improving the safety of CAR-T therapy.
6.Characteristics and clinical assessment of deglutition disorders and oral movement function in children with cerebral palsy
Mei HOU ; Yanping JIANG ; Huijuan YANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2011;33(12):902-905
Objective To investigate the symptom characteristis as well as the clinical assessment methods of dysphagia and oral motor function in children with cerebral palsy(CP).Methods A total of 116 children with CP,aged 18 months to 96 months(66 boys and 50 girls),treated in Qingdao Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children from June 2009 to September 2010,were included in the study.Diagnosis and subtype of CP were determined by neuropaediatrician,the dysphagia disorders survey(DDS)as well as oral motor assessment were conducted by the speech therapists.Results Of the 116 cases,22.4% of the cases were with mild dysphagia and 34.5% with moderate to severe dysphagia,resulting in a prevalence of dysphagia of 56.9%.The main problems of these cases occurred during oral phase and pharyngeal phase,including inadequate feeding skills(involving sucking,biting,chewing or/and swallowing),coughing,vomiting and choking during feeding,cry/overextension of neck and head during feeding,drooling,hypertonic tongue and inadequate tongue lateralization.The severe dysphagia was encountered frequently in children with spastic quadriplegic,dyskinetic or mixed type CP children.Of the 116 cases,90 cases(77.59%)were with oral motor dysfunction(including all spastic quadriplegic,dyskinetic or mixed type children).The oral motor scores of CP children were significantly lower than those of the controls(P < 0.01).Conclusions Oral phase dysphagia and oral motor disorder might be considered as the common clinical problems among the patients with CP,and could be assessed by using DDS combined with oral motor assessment,but for dysphagia during pharyngeal or esophagus phase,the videofluoroscopic modified barium swallow should be used for further evaluation.
7.Telomerase activity and P53 expression in Non-small cell lung cancer and their significances
Tonghua MEI ; Liping ZHANG ; Yuequan JIANG
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2001;23(2):138-139
Objective To investigate the significances of telomerase activity and P53 expression in Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods The activity of telomerase in cancerous tissues was detected by PCR-ELISA, and the expression of P53 protein was detected by S-P method. Results The telomerase activity and P53 expression were significantly higher in NSCLC tissues than in normal lung tissues. The telomerase activity and P53 expression had close association with the differentiation of cancer cells and lymph node metastasis. Conclusion It is very valuable to measure telomerase activity and P53 expression in studying the initiation and progression of NSCLC.
8.THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF MONOCLONAL ANTI EGFR ANTIBODY LEADING CHEMOTHERAPY TO HUMAN TUMOR
Guyin LOU ; Mei GENG ; Jinsong JIANG ;
Cancer Research and Clinic 2001;0(02):-
Objective:To explore the therapeutic effect of monoclonal anti EGFR antibody leading chemotherapy to human tumors.Methods:To prepare immunoconjugate of chemotherapy drugs with anti EGFR antibody and apply to clinic,and to observe it′s therapeutic effect and side effect. Results: This conjugated method could relief clinic symptoms and reduce side effect of tissues and organs significantly.Conclusion:Conjugates of monoclonal therapy of anti EGFR antibody and drug attached chemotherapy is a new and effective way for treatment of human tumors, and it can reduce side effect of the drugs meanwhile.
9.Treatment of radial head fractures by replacement with floating cup radial head prosthesis
Guohua MEI ; Peizhu JIANG ; Cunyi FAN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2002;0(02):-
Objective To report the preliminary clinical results of treatment of severely comminuted radial head fractures by replacement with floating cup radial head prosthesis. Methods In the period from August 2002 to June 2005, replacement with floating cup radial head prosthesis was performed to treat 10 cases of Mason Ⅲ , Ⅳ radial head fractures, of whom 9 were acute fractures and 1 old. Results All the patients were followed up for 6 to 40 months (mean 14.9 months). The mean flexion/extension of the elbow was 133.5? /9.0? , while the mean pronation/supination of the forearm was 78.5? /84.0? . There were 3 cases of mild pain, 1 case of mild valgus instability in the elbow and 3 cases of mild weakness. The Broberg and Morrey elbow scores averaged 93. The result was excellent in 6 cases, good in 3 and fair in 1, the excellent and good rates were 90% . Conclusion The replacement with floating cup prosthesis shows satisfying preliminary clinical outcome in the treatment of radial head fractures unable to be reduced, while its long- term result needs further follow- up
10.Involvement of NGOs in AIDS Global Fund Programs
Ning JIANG ; Yan XIAO ; Mei LUO
Chinese Journal of AIDS & STD 2007;0(03):-
The study is to describe the main activities of NGOs involved in programs of China AIDS Global Fund Round 5 and analyze the advantage and necessity of their involvement in HIV/AIDS control. The experience and problems of NGOs ' involvement in AIDS Global Fund Programs,as well as appropriate approaches to address them are discussed.