1. The role of MTA1 protein in the invasion and metastasis of breast cancer
Tumor 2007;27(8):655-657
Objective: To investigate the relationship between metastasis-associated gene 1 (MTA1) expression and the biological behaviors on human breast cancer. Methods: SP immunohistochemical technique was used to detect the expression of MTA1 protein among 116 human breast cancer samples and matched normal breast tissues. Results: (1) The expression of MTA1 was significantly higher in the breast cancer tissues than those of matched normal breast tissues (70.7% vs 10.3%, P < 0.05). (2) MTA1 protein had significantly higher expression in grade III-IV, low-differentiated, and axillary lymph node metastatic breast cancer tissues than those at grade I-II, high or middle differentiated, and without axillary lymph node metastasis (P < 0.05). Conclusion: There is a positive association between the expression of MTA1 and clinical stage, histological grade, and lymph node metastasis of breast cancer. MTA1 is a metastasis-facilitated protein and can be used as a prognostic marker for detection of recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer.
2.Expression of telomerase gene and apoptosis related protein in breast carcinoma
Meng-Quan LI ; Jing-Ruo LI ; Jian-Zhang LI ;
Cancer Research and Clinic 1999;0(05):-
Objective To analyze the expression of telomerase and apoptosis related protein,and ex- plore the possible mechanism of breast cancer development.Methods Immunohistochemistry method(SP)was used to detect the expression of hTERT,p53 and bcl-2 in the tissues of 48 cases of human breast cancer and 42 cases of benign lesion in breast.Results The positive rates of expression of hTERT,p53 and bcl-2 in breast cancer were 87.50%,56.25%,54.17%,respectively;Compared with the groups of adjacent non- cancerous and benign lesions,there was a significant difference in three types of tissue(P
3.Protective effect of restraint stress on mouse liver injury induced by D-galactosamine and lipopolysaccharide
Jing LU ; Meng LI ; Baian CHEN ; Quan SUN ; Yanan ZHAI ; Jingjing WANG ; Xia MENG ; Shijun ZHENG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2014;(6):89-92
Objective To investigate the effect of restraint stress on liver injury in mice induced by D-galactosamine and lipopolysaccharide (D+L).Methods Normal BALB/c (B/c) mice were randomly divided into normal control, stress control, D+L group, and D+L+stress group.The mice of normal control group were bred routinely.The stress group was giv-en stress regularly and quantitatively.Mice in the D+L group were injected intraperitoneally with mixed solution of D-galac-tosamine and lipopolysaccharide at final concentration of 30 mg/mL and 2μg/mL, respectively, once every two days.The D+L+stress group was given equal stress as stress group after injection of D-galactosamine and lipopolysaccharide mixed solution. Eight weeks later, blood samples were collected to test serum aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), liver tissue samples from all animals were collected to evaluate the degree of liver fibrosis by HE and Masson staining.Results At the 8th week, the ALT and AST values in the D+L+stress group were significantly reduced( P<0.01) and AST/ALT value was significantly increased(P<0.01)compared with that in the D+L group.For HE and Masson staining, disordered structure of hepatic lobules, nodular hyperplasia, and necrosis of epithelial cells were present in animals of the D+L group.However, no obvious pathological changes were observewd in the D+L+stress group.For fibrosis scores, the fibrosis grade in the D+L+stress group was significantly decreased than that of the D+L group (P<0.05).Conclusions Constraint stress presents pro-tective effect on D-galactosamine and lipopolysaccharide induced liver injury in mice.
4.Establishment of a mouse model of chronic hepatic injury induced by low dose carbon tetrachloride
Meng LI ; Yanan ZHAI ; Jingjing WANG ; Xia MENG ; Quan SUN ; Boan CHEN ; Jing LU
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2014;(4):52-55
Objective The aim of this study was to establish a mouse model of chronic hepatic injury induced by low dose carbon tetrachloride ( CCl4 ) .Methods Twenty SPF male B/C mice ( body weight 18-20 g) were randomly di-vided into three groups including the CCl 4-treated group , oil-treated group and non-treated control group ( n=5/group ) . Mice in the CCl4-treated group were intraperitoneally injected with 0.5% CCl4 prepared in oil.Mice in the oil group re-ceived intraperitoneal injection of oil .Mice in the non-treated control group were left untreated .After 6 weeks, the serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were measured, as well structure, cellular morphology and degree of fibrosis of the hepatic tissues were examined by histology with HE and Masson staining .Results After low dose CCL4 treatment, the serum ALT and AST were significantly increased (P =0.00).Histology with HE stai-ning showed extensive vacuolar degeneration of hepatic epithelial cells and large number of necrotic foci .Histology with Masson staining revealed fibrous hyperplasia mainly located around hepatic lobules .Quantitative analysis of the fibrosis showed that the degree of fibrosis and the integrated optical density of fibrosis were significantly increased after CCl 4 induc-tion( P=0.00) .Conclusion Low dose carbon tetrachloride can induce hepatic injury in B /C mouse models presenting pathological changes of hepatic injury and fibrosis .
5.Repairing partial nasal defect with different strategies
Qin YANG ; Xueyong LI ; Jinqing LI ; Fuxin MA ; Meng QUAN ; Li JIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2017;23(3):171-173
Objective Proper selection of reconstruction method is the key point to get a successful result in nasal reconstruction.The purpose of the article is to evaluate the results of repairing the partial nasal defect with different surgical strategies.Methods Different surgical methods were used according to the area and type of nasal defects of nasal defects,the different sub-unit of nasal de fects and the different tissue damage levels.Local skin flaps,auricular composite tissue flaps,nasolabial skin flaps and superficial temporal artery pedicle flaps were used in these patients.Results 23 cases suffering from partial nasal defects were repaired with flaps or tissue graft,including 4 auricular composite tissue flap,5 nasolabial skin flap,3 forehead island flap with a pedicle of superficial temporal vessels,7 local flap,and 1 skin graft.After 5-16 months of follow-up,the color and texture around the nose were basically consistent,the appearance of nose was satisfactory,and the postoperative effect turned out fine.Conclusions The method of surgical reconstruction of partial nasal defects should be considered carefully according to the area of nasal defects,sub-unit of nasal defects and the different tissue damage levels.
6.The study and diagnostic value of MRI sequences in patients with trigeminal neuralgia
Zhou ZHOU ; Zhiyun YANG ; Jinlong LIU ; Lijuan MAO ; Shurong LI ; Jianping CHU ; Quan MENG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2012;46(1):37-39
ObjectiveTo investigate the capacity and diagnostic value of various MRI seguences in patients with trigeminal neuralgia.Methods MR images of 60 patients with trigeminal neuralgia were analyzed retrospectively.The sensitivity,specificity and diagnostic value of various MRI sequences were evaluated comparing with clinical data and operation results.All patients were scanned with conventional sequences including SE-T1WI,T2WI,FLAIR of head.Among them,9 cases were injected with contrast agent,49 cases were scanned with 3D-TOF and 3D-TSE sequences on cerebellopontine angle additinally.The sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of the 3D-TOF and 3D-TSE sequences were analyzed by using the x2 test.Results Six cases with tumor,3 cases with radiculitis and meningitis,1 case with multiple sclerosis and 1 case with pons infarction were diagnosed by conventional MR sequences.MRI of 49 cases with 3D-TOF and 3D-TSE showed neurovascular compress proved by operation.The sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of 3D-TOF and 3D-TSE were 95.3% (41/43)vs.95.6% (43/45),66.7% (4/6)vs.50.0%(2/4) and 91.8% (45/49)vs.91.8% (45/49),and no significantly difference was found between the two sequences (x2 =0.13,0.19 and 0.17,P >0.5).ConclusionsMRI plays an important role in displaying the causes and diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia.The conventional head MR sequences should be recommended for diagnosis of secondary TN caused by tumor and inflammation et al,and further 3D-TOF and 3D-TSE with high sensitivity and accuracy should be applied in patients with primary TN to display the neurovascular relationship.
7.Practice and application of problem-based learning in evidence - based medicine teaching
Tian-Ao, LI ; Shu-Jie, GAO ; Jing-Jing, MU ; Xiang-Dong, MENG ; Zhi-Quan, LU
International Eye Science 2014;(10):1852-1856
AIM: To investigate the effect of problem - based learning ( PBL) used in the teaching of medical students'evidence-based medicine ( EBM) .
METHODS: Five classes ( total 147 students ) were randomly selected as experimental ( PBL ) group, at the same time, another 5 classes ( total 149 students ) were also randomly selected as control group, using traditional teaching method ( lecture-based learning, LBL ) in 2010 grade. The final examination scores of the experimental group were compared with control at the end of term. In addition, all students were interviewed using self -administered questionnaire to obtain their evaluation for PBL practice. SPSS13. 0 software was used for statistical analysis.
RESULTS: The homogeneity test in baseline survey showed that the basic characteristics between the two groups of students were no significant differences, and were comparable (P>0. 05). Final exam results showed that in addition to the scores of the EBM basic knowledge indicated no significant difference between two groups of students (P>0. 05), for the 5 steps of EBM procedure, namely, asking questions, finding the best evidence, evaluating the evidence, using and practicing the evidence, re - evaluating the evidence, and the total scores between the two groups, there were significant statistically differences (P<0. 05). The results to student learning evaluation showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0. 05) in aspects of better understanding classroom knowledge, improving language expression ability, and writing skill exercises. And other residual items had a significant difference ( P<0. 05), especially in aspects of improving enthusiasm for learning, self - study ability, improving learning efficiency, information analysis and utilization ability, team collaboration, and communication between teachers and students, however, there was a very significant difference (P<0. 001) between the two groups.
CONCLUSION: PBL teaching mode can effectively improve teaching effectiveness and the quality of EBM teaching, so the this teaching mode is worth further popularizing.
8.Applied value of 320-slice CT perfusion examination in ischemic-type biliary lesions after liver transplantation
Yuan FANG ; Xiaochun MENG ; Jie QIN ; Jiansheng ZHANG ; Peiyi XIE ; Li QUAN ; Hong SHAN
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2012;(10):611-614
Objective Using CT perfusion (CTP) technique,to investigate the graft perfusion changes in patients with hepatic artery stenosis (HAS) with or without ischemic-type biliary lesions (ITBL) after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT).Methods Thirteen recipients with HAS received CTP scan of the liver,including 8 with ITBL and 5 without ITBL.For all patients,the diagnosis of HAS was made by CTA,and the diagnosis of ITBL by percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography.CT perfusion indices were obtained,including hepatic artery perfusion (HAP),portal vein perfusion (PVP),total liver perfusion (TLP) and hepatic perfusion index (HPI).Results Of the 13 patients with HAS,mean HAP in patients with and without ITBL was 59.8 and 35.1 ml·min-1 ·100 ml-1 (P =0.021,two-tailed paired Student t test) ; mean PVP was 125.4 and 166.2 ml·min-1·100 m1-1 (P =0.016) ; mean TLP was 185.2 and 201.3 ml· min-1 · 100 ml-1 (P =0.306) ; and mean HPI was 33.6 and 18.2 (P =0.005),respectively.Conclusion Using CTP technique,liver perfusion changes were reflected by measuring CTP indices noninvasively.Compared to those without ITBL in this study,HAP and HPI in patients with ITBL were higher and PVP was lower,which may be contributed to biliary inflammation.
9.Effect of group mind-games and group counseling on training burnout among soldiers stationed on plateau for the first time
Kui DING ; Quan-Chao LI ; En-Li QUAN ; Yong-Bin WANG ; Yan WANG ; Xin-Zhen MENG ; Tian QIN
Military Medical Sciences 2017;41(10):845-849
Objective To explore the effect of group mind-games and group counseling on training burnout among soldiers who quickly marched to the plateau for the first time .Methods Totally 399 soldiers who quickly marched to the plateau for the first time were divided randomly into to the control group ( n=201 ) and test group ( n=198 ) .The test group had particinated in group mind-games and psychological counseling twice a week for a total of 5 weeks, while the control group received no counseling .Soldier training fatigue questionnairs were used to compare the difference between the two groups before and after group mind-games and psychological counseling .Results ①The total scores of training burnout and the scores of all the factors of soldiers before counseling in the two groups was of no statistical significance (P>0.05). After counseling , the total scores of training burnout and the scores of all factors in test group were remarkably lower than those in control group,and the difference was of statistical significance (P<0.05).The total scores of training burnout and the scores of physical and psychologica exhaustion and alienaties decreased significantly after training in test group ( P<0.05), but the change was of no statistical significance in control group (P>0.05).②Soldiers who had served 1 to 2 years or over 9 years had significant difference in the scores of training burnout , physical and psychologica exhaustion ( P<0.05).Soldiers who had served 3 to 8 years had significant difference in the scores of training and the scores of each factor after counseling(P<0.05).Conclusion Group mind-games and psychological counseling can effectively help alleviate the training burnout of soldiers who quickly march to the plateau for the first time.
10.Exploring Experiment Teaching and Innovative Ability Cultivating of Students in Medical Microbiology
Gui-Hua JIN ; Hong-Hua LI ; Fang-Fang LI ; Quan-Xin JIN ; Ying-Xin LI ; Fan-Ping MENG ;
Microbiology 1992;0(02):-
Diathesis education and innovative ability cultivating of students are a new position in higher education.Exploring experiment was applied in medical undergraduates of grade 2004 for enhancing integrative diathesis and cultivating innovative spirit and ability of students.It was proved that application of exploring experiment could increase adequately learning fervor and interest of students.Teaching quality of microbiological experiment was enhanced accordingly.Application of exploring experiment was useful supplement and attempt of traditional teaching mode.