1.Physical damage -the origin of nanotoxicity
Xingguo MEI ; Zhenbo YANG ; Mingyuan LI ; Xiangyang XIE ; Guangyu GAO
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2014;(2):154-160
Despite tre mendous research efforts have been devoted to the analysis of nanoparticles (NPs)biohazard,the potential mechanism for nanotoxicity has not yet been syste mati-cal y elucidated.This review intends to point out the confusions about nanotoxicity in the field and tries to look into the mecha-nism from a new perspective.Currently,there are three puzzles:① no relationship between dose and toxicity could be observed in nanotoxicity;②there is a theory for the″size effects″,however, it cannot explain some cases contrary to the doctrine;③ NPs made of different materials with various sizes could have the same toxic effects through sti mulating oxidative stress.In fact, human body is co mposed of various biological molecules,and the biological function of a living syste m is reflected by the inter-actions and conversions of those molecules.NPs,on the other hand,are the invader of human body which has no ability to transport or convert or digest the foreigner.Thus,NPs could cause celldamage due to the physical blockage of micro-circula-tion,celldestruction due to membrane rando m insertion,and celldysfunction due to physical contacting with big biological mole-cules.The physical damages caused by various NPs could be divided into three categories:adhesion lesion,card inlay and puncture.Above al ,by analyzing wide spectrum of NPs varying in co mposition,shape and size,the author draws a conclusion that physical damage is the origin of nanotoxicity.
2.Analysis on Social Support Status and Associated Factors among Breast Cancer Patients in Yunnan
Dan LIAN ; Juan YANG ; Xuejun MEI ; Wanhong GAO ; Lichun TIAN
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2016;37(6):38-42
Objectives To understand the social support levels among breast cancer patients in Yunnan, as well as to explore the factors associated with social support. Methods According to the unified inclusion and exclusion criteria,121 breast cancer in-patients with chemotherapy were interviewed with structured questionnaire. Social demographic characteristics, Xiao's Social Support Rating Scale,General Self-Efficacy Scale,clinical and experimental data were collected. SPSS version19.0 was used to analyze the frequency and the correlation between social support and influential variables were analyzed by using the chi-square test and non-parametric test. Results The levels of social support in total, objective social support, subjective social support and utilization degree for breast cancer patients were (49.43 ±5.69), (13.35 ±2.51), (27.59 ±3.78), (8.50 ±1.98) respectively. Marriage status and self-efficacy were associated with social support level significantly. The influencing factors such as age, education level, marital status, occupation, income, place of residence, religion, medical expenses payment type, self-efficacy were included in the univariate analysis. However, only marital status and self efficacy were positively correlated with social support (p<0.05) . Conclusions The breast cancer patients in Yunnan have a higher social support level overall. Having-marriage status and higher self-efficacy have a positive influence on breast cancer in patients' social support level.
3.Differentially expressed microRNAs in the early and late transformed cells and their parental BEP2D cells
Gang GAO ; Yingjie YANG ; Jianxiang LIU ; Mei TIAN ; Xu SU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2013;(3):261-264
Objective To identify the differentially expressed microRNAs in the early transformed cells,the late transformed cells and their parental BEP2D cells.Methods The differentially expressed microRNAs in the above cells were identified by microRNAs microarray assay.Results There were 38differentially expressed microRNAs in R15H20 cells versus BEP2D cells,with 18 upregulated and 20downregulated microRNAs.R15H20 and RHT35 cells shared 25 differentially expressed microRNAs compared with BEP2D cells,with 15 down-regulated and 10 up-regulated microRNAs.There were 87differentially expressed microRNAs in RHT35 cells versus BEP2D cells,with 47 upregulated and 40 downregulated microRNAs.There were 38 differentially expressed microRNAs in RHT35 cells versus R15H20 cells with 20 upregulated and 18 downregulated microRNAs.Conclusions microRNAs are differentially expressed in the different stages of carcinogenesis of BEP2D cells induced by α particles,which suggests that microRNAs may play an important role in α particle-induced malignant transformation of BEP2D cells.
4.Aberration test of injectable tissue engineered bone carriers with algin-gelatin blend system
Zhenkui GAO ; Jing ZHANG ; Yang XIA ; Fang MEI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(38):7477-7480
BACKGROUND: Utilizing tissue engineering technique, various gel systems are served as scaffolds to repair bone defect. The scaffolds should have features of nontoxic and no teratological effects to the body. OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of sodium alginate-gelatin/osteoblast gel on chromosomal pattern aberration in rabbits. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: The in vivo material animal experiments were conducted at the Beijing Shijitan Hospital and Department of Histology and Embryology, Peking University Health Science Center from October 2007 to March 2008. MATERIALS: A total of 12 New Zealand rabbits, aged 2 months, with clean grade, were randomly divided into 2 groups. The experimental group contains 4 female and 4 male rabbits, and the remaining 4 females were served as the control group. Sodium alginate dried powder were purchased from Sigma, USA, and the gelatin dried powder were supplied by Liidao Company, Hebei, China. METHODS: Following numbering, bone marrow was collected from 12 rabbits. Bone marrow stromal stem cells (BMSCs) were isolated by the density gradient centrifugation, and then in vitro cultured with osteoblast inductor. Osteoblasts following passage were an order of magnitude of 10~7. Bright pink gelatiniform liquid with mass ratio of sodium alginate and gelatin at ratio of 2:3 was prepared. Rabbit osteoblasts with final concentration of 5×10~9/L were mixed with CaCb solution to form fruit jelly-shaped sodium alginate-gelatin/osteoblast gel. Critical-sized calvarial defects were created in diameter of 1.5 cm in 12 rabbits. After 1 week, cell/scaffold complex (0.5 mL) was implanted to repair the bone defect in the experimental group. There was no treatment in the control group. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The change of chromosomal pattern was observed at 3 months following reparation. RESULTS: No Chromosome somatotype aberration was found in 100 metaphases in the experimental group. From 400 metaphases of the control group, 4 abnormal cells were found, with 1% chromatid-type aberration ratio. Meantime, 12 abnormal cells in 800 metaphases of the control group were found, with 1.5% chromatid-type aberration ratio. The numerical value was within the normal range. Chromosome karyotype analysis: the chromosome number of each experimental rabbit was 2n=44, karyotype of the control rabbit was 44, XX, which was normal female; or 44, XY, normal male, no abnormal was found. The female rabbit in the experiment group was 44, XX, no abnormal was seen. CONCLUSION: From the cytogenetoxicity point of view, sodium alginate-gelatin/osteoblast gel is safe in repairing bone defects.
5.A randomized controlled trial study on the appropriate time of replacing drainage bags after trans-cervical resection of adhesion
Xiaowei GAO ; Xiaoping LI ; Mei LUO ; Li GAO ; Jingjing LI ; Wenhui YANG ; Tao MI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2017;52(8):901-904
Objective To investigate the appropriate time of replacing drainage bags after trans-cervical resection of adhesion(TCRA) surgery.Methods Totally 156 patients underwent TCRA were randomly divided into three groups:Group A,the drainage bags were replaced daily;Group B,the drainage bags were replaced every 3 days;Group C,the drainage bags were never replaced.The drainage bags were removed on the 6th day after TCRA for all groups.Bacterial culture results from the balloon surface of drainage bag,outer cervical orifice,and the connector of drainage bag for 3 groups were observed.The positive rates of bacterial cultures were analyzed statistically.Results The bacterial culture results from the drainage bag connector of 3 groups indicated that the positive rate of Group C was significantly lower than that of other two groups(P<0.05).The bacterial culture from the drainage bag balloon surface also indicated the same result,but the result did not showed statistically significant difference(P>0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the culture result firom outer cervical orifice and the volume of drainage fluid within three groups(P>0.05).Conclusion It is indicated that the patient may enjoy a lower rate of bacterial infection without replacing any drainage bags connected to balloon drainage tubes placed after TCRA within 6 days.We suggest that the intrauterine drainage hags may be kept without replacement until direct removing the drainage tube on day 6 after TCRA.
6.Etiologic identification and drug susceptibility analysis of a Citrobacter freundii food poisoning event
YANG Yi ; CHEN Guo-li ; SUN Gao-feng ; YANG Yan-mei ; SHANG Yue-mei ; GUAN Lei ; MU Wen-ting
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(1):94-
Abstract: Objective In order to provide reference for emergency treatment of a sudden food poisoning incident, pathogen detection and drug resistance analysis were carried out. Methods Diarrheal stool and surplus food samples were detected by GB 4789 and the isolates were identified by VITEK2 and matrix assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), at the same time, the bacterial drug sensitivity test was carried out by using the method of microbroth dilution, and the isolates from different sources were molecularly classified by pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), and the correlation between the strains was analyzed by BioNumerics software. Results Totaly 13 leftovers and 3 diarrhea patients were isolated and identified, The total number of colonies and coliforms in 7 leftovers samples all exceeded the standard, and Citrobacter freundii was detected in 5 leftovers and 2 stools. The results of drug sensitivity test showed that seven strains of Citrobacter freundii were sensitive to ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, gentamicin, amikacin, cefotaxime and meropenem, but completely resistant to ampicillin, and there was no multiple drug resistance. The results of pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) showed that 7 strains of Citrobacter freundii had the same PFGE bands and 100% homology, showing the same clone. Conclusions This food poisoning incident was caused by Citrobacter freundii. The pathogen of food poisoning can be quickly and accurately determined by MALDI-TOF MS, which is beneficial to the early diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. It is suggested to strengthen the corresponding management, improve food safety awareness and prevent similar incidents.
7.Targetting microbubbles of tumor lymphangiogenesis and ultrasound contrast imaging in vivo
Yang YANG ; Mei ZHU ; Zheng LIU ; Lu LI ; Wenhong GAO ; Fei WANG ; Fei LI
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2016;25(6):536-540
Objective To optimizing preparate for target microbubbles of tumor lymphangiogenesis which load anti-VEGFR-3 and anti-Podoplanin and to evaluate the imaging of this microbubbles Methods The biotinylated anti-VEGFR-3 and anti-Podoplanin were conjugated to biotinylated microbubbles through biotin-avidin its technology of preparation and progress were optimized The proportion of reagents were adjusted The targeted microbubbles were evaluated by immunofluorescence method and its effect was tested in vivo Results High adhesion rate target microbubbles were successfully achieved which average particle size was 0 99 μm and the average antibody combined rate was 81 3% Confirmed by flow cytometry and fluorescence microscope it can clearly show the lymphangiogenesis and the metastasis of lymph nodes in vivo Time-intensity curve showed more microbubbles more intensity more stay and better image Conclusions These target microbubbles have a small particle size and high adhesion rate and a better contrast imaging It is a more value ultrasound target contrast agents of lymph vessel with tumor and sentinel node.
8.Current status and prospect of translational medicine in nanotechnology.
Guang-yu GAO ; Mei-ling CHEN ; Ming-yuan LI ; Zhen-bo YANG ; Zhi-ping LI ; Xing-guo MEI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2015;50(8):919-924
Nowadays, nanotechnologies have shown wide application foreground in the biomedical field of medicine laboratory tests, drug delivery, gene therapy and bioremediation. However, in recent years, nanomaterials have been labeled poisonous, because of the disputes and misunderstandings of mainstream views on their safety. Besides, for the barriers of technical issues in preparation like: (1) low efficacy (poor PK & PD and low drug loading), (2) high cost (irreproducibility and difficulty in scale up), little of that research has been successfully translated into commercial products. Currently, along with the new theory of "physical damage is the origin of nanotoxicity", biodegradability and biocompatibility of nanomaterials are listed as the basic principle of safe application of nanomaterials. Combining scientific design based on molecular level with precision control of process engineering will provide a new strategy to overcome the core technical challenges. New turning point of translational medicine in nanotechnology may emerge.
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9.Follow-up study on pedicle fixation for treatment of thoracolumbar burst fractures in patients with osteoporosis
Zhikui YANG ; Jianan DAI ; Xi CAO ; Yonggang LI ; Peng LI ; Xin GAO ; Chong LIU ; Mei ZHENG
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2017;26(8):581-585
Objective To explore the effect of pedicle fixation for treatment of thoracolumbar burst fractures in patients with osteoporosis,and to provide more evidence for the treatment.Methods Retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 121 patients with osteoporotic vertebral burst fracture from June 2012 to October 2015.And these patients were divided into two groups according to different operation methods, namely the control group (n=56) who were given short segment fixation and the observation group (n=65) who were given single segment fixation.The visual analogue scale(VAS),Oswestry disability index(ODI),vertebral height,kyphotic angle and bone mineral density of the two groups were analyzed before surgery and 3 days,1 month,3 months and 12 months after surgery.Results The VAS score,ODI score,vertebral height,and Cobb angle of the injured vertebra were significantly improved in both of the two groups,and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).The VAS score of the observation group was better than that of the control group 3 days after surgery with statistically significant difference (P<0.05).But there was no significant difference 3 months,6 months and 12 months after surgery(P>0.05).The ODI score of the observation group was better than that of the control group 3 days and 3 months after surgery with statistically significant difference (P<0.05),and there was no significant difference between the two groups till the end of follow-up.Pedicle fixation at the injured vertebra significantly improved the vertebral height and Cobb angle with statistically significant difference (P<0.05).And the anti-osteoporosis treatment significantly increased the bone mineral density (P<0.05).Conclusion Pedicle fixation at the injured vertebra is useful in pain relief as well as function and anatomical structure restoring.And anti-osteoporosis treatment is necessary for the bone mineral density increase.
10.Comparison among different noncontact specular microscopes for the detection of corneal endothelial cell density
Shi-ming, CHENG ; Jin-hai, HUANG ; Yan, LI ; Xin, YANG ; Rong-rong, GAO ; Qin-mei, WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2012;30(2):150-154
Background Clinical research showed that the corneal endothelial cell density value from different corneal specula microscopies exist diversity.The relevant literature of SP02,Tomey EM-3000 and SP3000P is still seldom up to now. Objective This research was to assess the repeatability of endothelial cell density measurements by SP02,Tomey EM-3000 and SP3000P respectively and the agreement among 3 kinds of endothelial microscopes.MethodsFifty-four healthy volunteers with the age 17-38 years old were included this research.The written informed consent was obtained from each subject before examination.The corneal endothelial cell densities in the right eyes were analyzed with SP02,Tomey EM-3000 and SP3000P respectively for 3 times under the automatic mode,and the analytical procedure of SP3000P measurement were divided into automatic mode SP3000P (A) and manual correction modes SP3000P( M).The repeatability of each specula microscopy was analyzed by calculating the intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and coefficient of variation ( CV ),and the 95% confidence intervals and plotting Bland-Altman graphs were used to analyze the agreement among these methods.ResultsThe mean corneal endothelial cell densities in the population <24 years were significantly higher than the ones ≥ 24 years (t =3.692,P<0.05 ),but no statistical difference was found between different gender ( t =0.335,P =0.739 ).The mean corneal endothelial cell densities were ( 3058 ± 260 ),( 2954 ± 229 ),( 2668 ± 258 ),( 2734 ± 268 ) cell/mm2 ; the ICCs were 0.957,0.940,0.972 and 0.972 and the CV were 0.063,0.061,0.056,0.058 for SP02,Tomey EM-3000,SP3000P (A) and SP3000P ( M ) respectively.The 95% confidence intervals were ( - 100.8 - 306.8 ),( 162.6 - 617.4 ),( 109.9-494.1 ) and ( -0.6 - 132.6 ) cell/mm2 for between SP02 and Tomey EM-3000,SP3000P ( A ) and SP02,SP3000P(A) and Tomey EM-3000,SP3000P(A) and SP 3000P(M) respectively.ConclusionsSP02,Tomey EM-3000 and SP3000P(A) have good repeatability in the measurement of corneal endothelial cell density,however the outcome is different.Therefore,it is not interchangeable for the detection of corneal endothelial cell density.The differences of corneal endothelial cell density obtained from these instruments shall be paid high attention for their differences.SP3000P(A) and SP3000P(M) can be used interehangeably and SP3000P(A) is a preferable choice due to its convenience and quickness.