1.Association between the expression of ve-cadherin and mesentery microcirculation blood flow of sepsis CASP rats and its clinical significance
Lei ZHANG ; Jiawei SHEN ; Ang LI ; Meili DUAN
International Journal of Surgery 2016;43(6):395-400
Objective To monitor the association between the expression of ve-cadherin and mesentery microcirculation blood flow of sepsis CASP rats,Analysis the relationship of each other.Methods Based on the standard criteria,we established sepsis CASP rats,and the rats were divided into several groups according to the gauge of the vein detained needle in the ascending colon,every group has six rats.The groups consisted of Sepsis A group 22 G(0.9 mm× 25 mm,33 ml/min),sepis B group 20 G(1.1 mm ×32 mm,54 ml/min),sepsis C group 18 G(1.3 mm ×32 mm,80 ml/min),sepsis D group 14 G(2.0 mm ×45 mm,270 ml/min),in addition we established the control group.Real-time observation was performed by microscope on the 6 h's blood velcocity of each sepsis CASP rats group.Then we applied the immunohistochemistry to quantitatively analyze the expression of ve-cadherin of each group.Results The blood velcocity of the mesentery microcirculation in control group was (583.21 ±52.39) μm/s,it was higher compared with the sepsis D group(213.30 ±52.39) μm/s (P <0.05),the blood velocity in sepsis A group was (482.71 ± 58.62) μm/s,higher compared with the sepsis D group(P < 0.05).The score of the immunohistochemistry quantitative analysis of mesentery ve-cadherin in control group was 11.17 ±0.34,higher compared with the sepsis D group(5.43 ±0.43)(P <0.01).The score of sepsis A group was 10.07 ±0.30,higher compared with the sepsis D group(P<0.05).Conclusions The expression of ve-cadherin of sepsis CASP rats had positive correlation with the blood velocity of the mesentery microcirculation of sepsis CASP rats,and it can indirectly reflect the degree of the sepsis.
2.Influence of six-character formula on patients with stable COPD: a Meta-analysis
Xiaohui LIU ; Shen WANG ; Jingying LIU ; Haina LIU ; Meili XU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(4):283-287
Objective We aim to objectively evaluate the influence of six-character formula on patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which investigated the influence of six-character formula on patients with COPD were electronically searched in the databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI),Chinese Science Technology Periodical Databases (VIP),Wanfang Data,PubMed,The Cochrane Library (Issue 6,2014) and ELSEVIER.According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,the references was screened,the data were extracted and the methodological quality of the included articles was assessed.Then,Meta-analy-sis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software.Results A total of 10 studies involved,578 patients were included.The result of Meta-analysis showed that compared with the control group,six-character formula significantly improved six-minute walk distance,forced expiratory volume in a second (FEV1) and FEV1 predicted value,reduced the score of activity limitation and the impact of the disease in St George's respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ).the value of MD and 95%CI were 22.62 (10.49-34.75),0.10 (0.01-0.18),3.08 (0.18-5.97),8.69 (4.09-13.83),7.60 (2.34-12.85).However,there was no statistical difference in the score of symptom.Conclusions Six-character formula plays a significant role in the treatment of stable COPD.However,more studies in large scale and high quality are needed to verify the result.
3.Effects of long-term,low-dose hormone replacement therapy on serum level of c-reactive protein and homocysteine in postmenopausal women
Min NIE ; Meili SUN ; Yaohong SONG ; Ying SHEN ; Qinsheng GE
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(05):-
Objective To investigate the effects of long-term,low-dose hormone replacement therapy(HRT) on serum level of creactive protein(CRP) and homocysteine(Hcy) in postmenopausal women.Methods A total of 141 postmenopausal women were selected from medical staff of the Peking Union Medical College Hospital.Of these,63 subjects have been treated with low-dose sex hormone for over 5 years(HRT group),78 subjects have never received hormone replacement therapy as control group.The serum levels of CRP and Hcy in two groups were evaluated.Results The serum level of estradiol(E_2) in HRT group was significant higher than that in control group(median,inter-quartile range;33.8 ng/L,30.9 vs 21.3 ng/L,33.2)(P0.05).There was no correlation between the serum level of CRP,Hcy and the plasma levels of E_2 and FSH respectively.Conclusion Long-term and low-dose HRT does not increase the serum level of CRP and Hcy in postmenopausal women.
4.Clinical experience of repairing large maxillofacial defects with pectoralis major myocutaneous flap
Xuewei ZHANG ; Meili GUO ; Zhixing WANG ; Jun SHEN ; Jiancheng ZHANG ; Jun ZHANG ; Jie MU ; Yingbin YAN
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(8):1026-1028
Objective To summarize the clinical outcomes of pectoralis major myocutaneous flap for repairing large defects in oral and maxillofacial area after resection of malignant tumor. Methods The clinical data of 27 patients underwent resection of malignant tumor in oral and maxillofacial area and reconstructed with pectoralis major myocutaneous flap were collected in our hospital from August 1998 to January 2015. The pectoralis major myocutaneous flaps were harvested with sizes ranging from 6 cm × 4 cm to 11 cm × 9 cm. The major myocutaneous flaps were used to reconstruct the defects of oral mucosa in 26 cases, and flap was used to reconstruct the defect of facial skin in 1 case. Seventeen major myocutaneous flaps reached the neck via the subclavicular tunnel, the other 10 were transferred over the clavicle. Results After surgery, 20 flaps (74.1%) were survived completely, 6 were partial necrosis (22.2%) and one was total necrosis (3.7%). Thirteen cases showed postoperative complications (48.1%), in which 10 cases were wound infection (37.0%), including 8 patients with infection at the recipient site and 2 patients with infection at the donor site. The wound infection was found in all of 7 patients with flap necrosis. The other complications included wound dehiscence in 1 patient (3.7%), neck hematoma in 1 patient (3.7%), and lung infection in 1 patient (3.7%). Conclusion In order to avoid the flap necrosis and reduce wound infection at the recipient site, the major myocutaneous flap should be designed based on the characteristics of blood supply, and the vascular pedicle should be protected carefully in the operation.
5.Effect of supportive nursing intervention on treatment adherence of schizophrenia patients and caregivers′anxiety
Jinglian GU ; Ling WANG ; Ying SHEN ; Meili SHI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2016;22(18):2568-2571
Objective To investigate the effect of supportive nursing intervention on treatment adherence of patients with schizophrenia and caregivers′anxiety.Methods A total of 72 schizophrenia patients and their caregivers were randomly divided into observation group and control group,with 36 patients in each group.Two group both received routine therapy and nursing care,meanwhile the observation group received an extra 3 months supportive nursing intervention.Medication adherence scale was used to evaluate treatment adherence of patients;self-rating anxiety scale (SAS)was used to evaluate mental health of caregivers,and nursing satisfaction scale was used to evaluate the satisfaction of nursing care.Results After 3 months intervention,treatment compliance (12 cases fully compliance, 18 cases partially compliance,6 cases noncompliance)and nursing care compliance (11 cases fully compliance,15 cases partially compliance, 10 cases noncompliance)of the observation group were obviously higher than those of the control group(χ2 =13.461,17.537;P <0.01 ).After intervention,SAS scores of the observed caregivers(37.51 ±5.93)were lower than that before intervention(43.11 ±4.98)and that of the control group(42.08 ±5.64)(t =4.283, 4.040;P <0.01 ).In the observation group,nursing care satisfaction of caregivers was markedly improved, including 29 cases (82.6%)satisfied,with 5 cases(14.2%)somewhat satisfied,1 case(2.9%)unsatisfied;while in the control group,15 cases (41.7%)satisfied,11 cases (30.6%)somewhat satisfied,9 cases (25%) unsatisfied,and the difference was statistically significant(χ2 =13.105,P <0.01).Conclusions Supportive nursing intervention can significantly improve the treatment and nursing adherence of schizophrenia patients, alleviate caregivers′anxiety,and promote their satisfaction of nursing care.
6. Association of etheno-DNA adduct and DNA methylation level among workers exposed to diesel engine exhaust
Meili SHEN ; Zhini HE ; Xiao ZHANG ; Huawei DUAN ; Yong NIU ; Ping BIN ; Meng YE ; Tao MENG ; Yufei DAI ; Shanfa YU ; Wen CHEN ; Yuxin ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2017;51(6):556-561
Objective:
To investigate the association between etheno-DNA adduct and the promoter of DNA methylation levels of cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor 2A (P16), Ras association domain family 1 (RASSF1A) and O-6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) in workers with occupational exposure to diesel engine exhaust (DEE).
Methods:
We recruited 124 diesel engine testing workers as DEE exposure group and 112 water pump operator in the same area as control group in Henan province in 2012 using cluster sampling. The demographic data were obtained by questionnaire survey; urine after work and venous blood samples were collected from each subject. The urinary etheno-DNA adducts were detected using UPLC-MS/MS, including 1,N6-etheno-2'-deoxyadenosine (εdA) and 3,N4-etheno-2'-deoxycytidine(εdC). The DNA methylation levels of P16, RASSF1A, and MGMT were evaluated using bisulfite-pyrosequencing assay. The percentage of methylation was expressed as the 5-methylcytosine (5mC) over the sum of cytosines (%5mC). Spearman correlation and multiple linear regression were applied to analyze the association between etheno-DNA adducts and DNA methylation of P16, RASSF1A, and MGMT.
Results:
The median (
7.Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders complicated with immune thrombocytopenia: a case report
Lei FU ; Lei SHEN ; Jianjun BIAN ; Liang LI ; Jinman ZUO ; Shuya GE ; Yao LU ; Meili MENG ; Yuxuan SU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2021;54(9):943-945
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) are a severe autoimmune inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. NMOSD complicated with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is rare. This paper reports a case of NMOSD who was misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis for many years, and then developed thrombocytopenia. ITP was diagnosed by perfect examination. After immunosuppression and thrombopoiesis therapy, the platelets returned to normal. The review of the case and literatures can help to improve the understanding of this kind of disease, timely diagnose and treat patients, and avoid serious complications.
8.Efficacy of lenalidomide in treatment of multiple myeloma and its effect on levels of regulatory T cells and natural killer cells of patients
Jianjun BIAN ; Lei SHEN ; Liang LI ; Yuxuan SU ; Jinman ZUO ; Meili MENG ; Yao LU ; Shuya GE ; Lei FU
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2023;32(7):400-404
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of lenalidomide combined with bortezomib and dexamethasone (RVd) regimen in treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) patients and its effect on the levels of regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and natural killer (NK) cells.Methods:Thirty-eight NDMM patients who were admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College from September 2019 to May 2022 were selected for a prospective study, and were divided into control group (18 cases) and observation group (20 cases) according to random number table method. The control group was treated with bortezomib+epirubicin+dexamethasone (VAd) regimen, and the observation group was treated with RVd regimen. The efficacy and safety were compared between the two groups. The levels of Treg cells (CD4 + CD25 + FOXP3 +) and NK cells (CD3 - CD56 + CD16 +) before and after treatment in the two groups were detected by flow cytometry, and the results were compared. Results:After 4 courses of treatment, the objective response rate (ORR) of the observation group was 95.0% (19/20), which was higher than that of the control group [77.8% (14/18)], and the difference was statistically significant ( P = 0.016). Before treatment, there was no statistical difference in the levels of Treg cells and NK cells between the two groups ( P values were 0.381 and 0.650). After treatment, the level of Treg cells in the control group increased from (1.5±0.5)% before treatment to (4.7±1.3)% ( P = 0.008), while the level of Treg cells in the observation group increased from (1.4±0.5)% before treatment to (6.8±1.5)% ( P = 0.001), and the level in the observation group was higher than that in the control group ( P = 0.027); the level of NK cells in the control group increased from (16±6)% before treatment to (20±5)% ( P = 0.004), while the level of NK cells in the observation group increased from (16±6)% before treatment to (24±6)% ( P = 0.006), and the level in the observation group was higher than that in the control group ( P = 0.032). The incidence rates of thrombocytopenia and neutropenia in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P values were 0.012 and 0.027), which was reversible after active treatment. There was no statistical difference in the incidence rates of other adverse reactions (all P>0.05). Conclusions:RVd regimen for NDMM is clinically effective, safe and reliable, and the patients' levels of Treg cells and NK cells elevate after treatment.
9.Effects of chronic exposure to monochloroacetic acid on the lung function and lymphocyte subsets in occupational exposed workers
Tao MENG ; Qing JIA ; Panpan MIAO ; Meili SHEN ; Yong NIU ; Yufei DAI
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2016;34(9):669-673
Objective To investigate the effects of chronic exposure to monochloroacetic acid on the lung function and whole blood counts in occupational exposed workers,and provide new markers for occupational health surveillance.Methods We conducted a cross-sectional molecular epidemiology study of 121 workers who were occupationally exposed to monochloroacetic acid and 69 unexposed workers frequencymatched by age and smoking status from the same geographic region.The lung function was measured by portable lung function instrument,and the lymphocyte subsets were measured by flow eytometry.Linear regression was used to test for differences in the levels of each marker between exposed and control workers.Results FEV1.0/FVC was significantly decreased in both male and female workers exposed to monochloroacetic acid compared to unexposed workers (P<0.01) after adjusting for potential confounders,which were highly consisteut when stratified by smoking status.Among male workers,monochloroacetic acid exposure was associated with significant decrease in the levels of CD8+ T cells (P<0.05) and monocytes (P<0.05),and these statistically significant differences were observed between exposure and control workers only among smokers,not among non-smokers.However,there were no significant differences in the levels of whule blood cells and lymphocyte subsets between two groups anong female workers.Conclusion The chronic monochloroacetic acid exposure was associated with pulmonary dysfunction and immunosuppression,which mainly occurred among nale workers and smokers.
10.Effects of chronic exposure to monochloroacetic acid on the lung function and lymphocyte subsets in occupational exposed workers
Tao MENG ; Qing JIA ; Panpan MIAO ; Meili SHEN ; Yong NIU ; Yufei DAI
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2016;34(9):669-673
Objective To investigate the effects of chronic exposure to monochloroacetic acid on the lung function and whole blood counts in occupational exposed workers,and provide new markers for occupational health surveillance.Methods We conducted a cross-sectional molecular epidemiology study of 121 workers who were occupationally exposed to monochloroacetic acid and 69 unexposed workers frequencymatched by age and smoking status from the same geographic region.The lung function was measured by portable lung function instrument,and the lymphocyte subsets were measured by flow eytometry.Linear regression was used to test for differences in the levels of each marker between exposed and control workers.Results FEV1.0/FVC was significantly decreased in both male and female workers exposed to monochloroacetic acid compared to unexposed workers (P<0.01) after adjusting for potential confounders,which were highly consisteut when stratified by smoking status.Among male workers,monochloroacetic acid exposure was associated with significant decrease in the levels of CD8+ T cells (P<0.05) and monocytes (P<0.05),and these statistically significant differences were observed between exposure and control workers only among smokers,not among non-smokers.However,there were no significant differences in the levels of whule blood cells and lymphocyte subsets between two groups anong female workers.Conclusion The chronic monochloroacetic acid exposure was associated with pulmonary dysfunction and immunosuppression,which mainly occurred among nale workers and smokers.