1.Preparation, characterization and antitumor effects of cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of regorafenib
Kaihang LIU ; Mengying SUN ; Guping TANG ; Xiurong HU
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2017;46(2):144-152
Objective:To prepare and characterize cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of regorafenib and to investigated their antitumor effects.Methods:Three inclusion complexes (RG-β-CD,RG-γ-CD,RG-Hp-β-CD) were prepared by recrystallization and solvent evaporation methods between regorafenib (RG) and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD),γ-cyclodextrin (γ-CD) and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (Hp-β-CD),respectively.The compounds were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR),thermogravimetric analysis (TG),differential scanning calorimetry (DSC),powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD),1 H nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR),nuclear overhauser effect spectroscopy (NOESY).Human colon cancer SW620 cells were inoculated to Balb/c-nu nude mice,PBS,RG or RG-β-CD were given orally for 3 weeks,and the volumes of tumor were determined and compared among 3 groups.Results:The solubility and dissolution were improved after inclusion with 3 kinds of cyclodextrins.RG-β-CD had the best stability,followed by RG-γ-CD inclusion.The in vivo study showed that the tumor suppressive effect of RG-β-CD was stronger than that of regorafenib.Conclusion:The bioavailability of regorafenib by inclusion with cyclodextrin is enhanced due to the increased solubility,which can provide an effective method for improving solubility and dissolution of antitumor agents.
2.The Inhibitory Effect of Baixuan Xiatare Tablet on Model Mouse with Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Mengying HU ; Yingli LENG ; Xiaoyan LIU ; Ju CHEN ; Rui LIU ; Lei XU ; Ying GUAN ; Jing JING ; Yuhua SUN
China Pharmacy 2015;(22):3052-3055
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the inhibitory effect of Baixuan xiatare tablet on the model mouse with allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). METHODS:60 BALB/c mice were equally randomized into normal control (isometric solvent) group,model (isometric solvent)group,ebastine(positive control,0.003 g/kg)group and the groups of high,middle and low doses of Baixuan xiatare tablet(2.0,1.0 and 0.5 g/kg). The mice were given drugs,ig,once daily for 14 consecutive days. 0.5% 2,4-dinitrofluoro-benzene(DNFB)acetone olive oil solution was applied,for sensitization,on the prepared mouse’s skins one and two days before administration,and 0.2% DNFB acetone olive oil solution on their left ears 16 days thereafter to establish mouse models of ACD. At 48 h after successful establishment of the models,the thickness of the mouse’s left ear margin was measured and the difference value and swelling degree were calculated;flow cytometer was used to determine the levels of T lymphocyte subsets CD4+ and CD8+ in mouse blood and calculate the ratio of CD4+ to CD8+;the levels of interleukin 4(IL-4)and IL-6 in mouse serum were de-termined. RESULTS:Compared with normal control group,those in the model group had higher difference value of ear margin and swelling degree,lower level of CD4+ in blood and ratio of CD4+ to CD8+,and higher content of IL-6 in serum. There was statisti-cally difference (P<0.01). Compared with model group,those in the groups of high,middle and low doses of Baixuan xiatare tablet had lower degree of left ear swelling and higher level of CD4+ in blood;those in the groups of high and middle doses thereof had lower difference value of left ear margin and level of IL-6 in serum;and those in the group of high dose thereof had higher lev-el of CD8+ in blood. There was statistically significance(P<0.01 or P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Baixuan xiatare tablet has inhibi-tory effect to some degree on the mouse model with ACD by a mechanism which may be related to the balance of subsets CD4+and CD8+in blood and the reduction of IL-6 in serum.
3.Effect of materal anti-Sj?gren's syndrome type A/Sj?gren's syndrome type B antibodies on fetal heart development and the management
Mengying ZHANG ; Lihong ZHAI ; Xiao SUN
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2022;25(12):987-990
Anti-Sj?gren's syndrome type A(SSA) and anti-Sj?gren's syndrome type B(SSB) antibodies both belong to the antinuclear antibody spectrum and are common in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, Sj?gren's syndrome and undifferentiated connective tissue disease as well as asymptomatic patients. Approximately 1% of pregnant women are positive for anti-SSA and anti-SSB antibodies and only 1%-3% of the fetuses carried by primiparae with anti-SSA and anti-SSB antibodies show immune-mediated cardiac conduction and structural abnormalities. Due to its low incidence and insidious onset, some pregnant women were diagnosed positive for antibodies against SSA and SSB for the first time only due to fetal heart block or structural abnormalities during pregnancy. Domestic and international research on the effects of anti-SSA and anti-SSB antibodies on fetal heart and the prenatal monitoring, diagnosis, intrauterine treatment and prognosis of fetal cardiac abnormalities related to anti-SSA and anti-SSB exposure are reviewed to guide the clinical work of obstetrics.
4.Effects of Physical Activity on Quality of Life, Anxiety and Depression in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Mengying SUN ; Chunlei LIU ; Yanjuan LU ; Fei ZHU ; Huanxi LI ; Qian LU
Asian Nursing Research 2023;17(5):276-285
Purpose:
Anxiety, depression, and poor quality of life (QOL) were considered important concerns that hindered the rehabilitation of breast cancer survivors. A number of studies have investigated the effects of physical activity, but they have not reached the same conclusions. This review aimed to identify the effects of physical activity on QOL, anxiety, and depression in breast cancer survivors.
Methods:
PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsycINFO, SinoMed, CNKI, Vip, and WanFang databases were searched for the time period between January 1, 2012, and April 30, 2022. Studies were included if they were randomized controlled trials of the effects of physical activity on QOL, anxiety, or depression in breast cancer survivors. The tools of the Joanna Briggs Institute were used to assess the quality of the included studies. R software version 4.3.1 was used for meta-analysis.
Results:
A total of 26 studies, involving 2105 participants, were included in the systematic review. Among these, 20 studies involving 1228 participants were included in the meta-analysis. Compared with the control group, the results indicated that physical activity can significantly improve QOL(Hedges' g = 0.67; 95% CI 0.41–0.92) and reduce anxiety (Hedges' g = −0.28; 95% CI −0.46 to −0.10) in breast cancer survivors. However, the effect of physical activity on depression (Hedges' g = −0.46; 95% CI −0.99 to 0.06) was not statistically significant.
Conclusions
Physical activity was an effective intervention to improve QOL and reduce anxiety in breast cancer survivors, as well as showed positive trends in depression, although without statistical significance. More well-designed studies are required to clarify the effects of different types of physical activities on the QOL, anxiety, and depression among breast cancer survivors.
5.Value of the monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio in the prognostic evaluation of hepatitis B-related acute-on-chronic liver failure
Jiani LI ; Mengying SUN ; Hao LI ; Shanhong TANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2022;30(6):644-648
Objective:To investigate the predictive value of the monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) for survival in patients with hepatitis B-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (HBV-ACLF).Methods:92 cases with HBV-ACLF who were admitted to the General Hospital of Western Theater Command from October 2014 to October 2017 were selected. Clinical indicators were retrospectively collected, and their survival condition was followed up for 90 days, with the end point as death or liver transplantation. MLR levels predictive value among patients after 90 days of involvement was compared by analyzing the differences between the survival and death groups and its correlation with various indicators of liver function for prognosis.Results:92 cases were included in this study, with a 90-day survival rate of 52% (48/92), and a mortality rate of 48% (44/92). MLR for survival and death groups were 0.520 (0.310, 0.828) and 0.740 (0.440, 1.120), respectively. MLR level was significantly higher in the death than survival group ( P<0.05). Receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis showed that the area under the ROC curve (AUC) and 95% confidence interval for the survival group was 0.640 (0.527-0.754). The cutoff value for MLR was 0.399 at which the sensitivity and specificity were 0.864 and 0.396, respectively. Survival analysis showed that the 90-day survival rate was significantly lower in the high MLR group than corresponding low MLR group ( P=0.011). Logistic multivariate regression analysis showed that after adjusting for other factors, MLR level was an independent prognostic factor in patients with HBV-ACLF. Conclusions:MLR can be used as a potential prognostic indicator for patients with HBV-ACLF, and its clinical value needs to be verified by large-scale prospective randomized trials.
6. Application of kite subcutaneous pedicled skin flap to repair philtrum skin defects
Qiang SUN ; Mengying CUI ; Kaijian ZHOU ; Xu SUN ; Shuang TONG ; Shu GUO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2018;34(12):1020-1022
Objective:
To evaluate the clinical effect of subcutaneous pedicle skin flap for repairing skin and soft tissue defect in the philtrum area.
Methods:
From November 2015 to July 2016, 6 patients with pigmented nevus and basal cell carcinoma were treated with regional subcutaneous pedicled flaps. The functional and aesthetical outcomes were evaluated.
Results:
Follow-up was performed at 6-12 months postoperatively. All 6 flaps survived. The wounds healing was good, and the postoperative appearance was satisfactory.
Conclusions
The kite subcutaneous pedicled flap is an ideal method for repairing the skin and soft tissue defects in philtrum area, and it can produce satisfactory clinical results.
7.Application of serum interleukin, anti-cardiolipin antibody and anti-endothelial cell antibody detection in children with Kawasaki disease
Xiaohan SUN ; Lihong REN ; Mengying HU ; Hui GAO ; Zhihui WANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2017;40(11):970-974
Objective To explore the significance of serum levels of interleukin(IL)-33,21,17, 6,the positive rates of anti-cardiolipin antibody(ACA)-IgG,ACA-IgM and anti endothelial cell antibody (AECA)-IgM in diagnosis of Kawasaki disease and prediction of coronary artery lesions. Methods Seventy children with Kawasaki disease were selected as Kawasaki disease group,and the children were divided into abnormal ultrasonic group(11 cases)and normal ultrasonic group(59 cases)according to the result of cardiac ultrasound. Fifty children with upper respiratory tract infection or bronchitis were selected as control group.The serum levels of IL-33,21,17,6 and positive rates of ACA-IgG,ACA-IgM, AECA-IgM were detected.Results The serum levels of IL-33,21,17 and 6 in Kawasaki disease acute stage were significantly higher than those in control group:(127.43 ± 10.87)ng/L vs.(69.67 ± 6.38)ng/L, (130.43 ± 11.22) ng/L vs. (87.56 ± 7.76) ng/L, (1 243.38 ± 612.08) ng/L vs. (397.26 ± 182.16) ng/L, (438.35 ± 101.78)ng/L vs.(213.74 ± 104.52)ng/L;the positive rates of ACA-IgG,ACA-IgM and AECA-IgM were significantly higher than those in control group: 37.1%(26/70)vs.8.0%(4/50),32.9%(23/70) vs.6.0%(3/50)and 34.3%(24/70)vs.8.0%(4/50),and there were statistical differences(P<0.01).The acute stage serum levels of IL-33, 21, 17 and 6 in abnormal ultrasonic group were significantly higher than those in normal ultrasonic group:(135.92 ± 11.56)ng/L vs.(123.48 ± 10.14)ng/L,(138.29 ± 11.86) ng/L vs.(128.08 ± 10.94)ng/L,(2 042.47 ± 968.43)ng/L vs.(1 096.59 ± 502.82)ng/L,(495.58 ± 103.04) ng/L vs. (402.67 ± 98.26) ng/L; the positive rates of ACA-IgG, ACA-IgM and AECA-IgM were significantly higher than those in normal ultrasonic group:7/11 vs.32.2%(19/59),8/11 vs.25.4%(15/59) and 7/11 vs. 28.8% (17/59), and there were statistical differences (P < 0.01 or <0.05). In Kawasaki disease, the acute stage serum levels of IL-33, 21, 17 and 6 were significantly higher than those in subacute stage:(127.43 ± 10.87)ng/L vs.(94.48 ± 8.56)ng/L,(130.43 ± 11.22)ng/L vs.(91.78 ± 8.03) ng/L, (1 243.38 ± 612.08) ng/L vs. (527.12 ± 236.94) ng/L and (438.35 ± 101.78) ng/L vs. (308.41 ± 144.09)ng/L,and there were statistical differences(P<0.01).Conclusions IL-33,21,17,6 and ACA-IgG, ACA-IgM, AECA-IgM participates in the process of Kawasaki disease vasculitis and coronary artery damage,which can assist the early diagnosis of Kawasaki disease and predict the coronary artery lesions.
8.Discussion on the application of 5G technology in healthcare
Zhen SUN ; Mengying WANG ; Mo JIA ; Hong JI
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2020;36(7):589-591
As a strategic emerging industry in China, 5G communication technology is building a transmission foundation for innovation and development of various industries in China, thanks to its characteristics of high bandwidth, multi-connection, security and reliability. As an important part of innovation and development, 5G technologies are finding promising applications in technology integration, mobile applications, data sharing, and Internet of things. It is designed to meet the needs of healthcare in various mobile scenarios and promote medical informationization, as well as promoting healthcare informationization and advancing lean management of medical institutions. The authors, based on the characteristics of 5G technology, analyzed its application status, and probed into 5G medical applications, its advantages and challenges in healthcare sector and the new opportunities so incurred for medical informatization, in order to promote the " digitalization" of the medical industry. These insights can provide references for the " digitized" transformation of the sector evolving towards a " smart" and " intelligent" one.
9.Combining Diced Cartilage with Chondrocyte Spheroids in GelMA Hydrogel: An Animal Study in Diced Cartilage Grafting Technique
Guanhuier WANG ; Mengying JIN ; Yimou SUN ; Yang AN ; Zhenmin ZHAO
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2023;20(2):285-294
BACKGROUND:
The phenotype maintenance of diced cartilage is a very important factor to reduce cartilage absorption rate in augmentation rhinoplasty. A novel method which combined diced cartilage with chondrocyte spheroids in gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogel may have potentially good performance in phenotype maintenance, and is worth exploring.
METHODS:
The complex grafts formed by loading diced cartilage with chondrocyte spheroids into GelMA hydrogel were used as the experimental group, and the grafts formed of diced cartilage in GelMA were used as the control group.The two groups of grafts were implanted subcutaneously in nude mice. After 1 month and 3 months, the grafts were taken for general observation and histological analysis. The diameter changes of cartilage, the nuclei loss of chondrocyte, and glycosaminoglycan secretion were analyzed.
RESULTS:
Chondrocyte spheroids with obvious proliferation can be seen in the experimental group. Some diced cartilages had become a whole through the interconnection of chondrocyte spheroids. In addition, the diameter of the chondrocyte spheroids—diced cartilage complex in the experimental group increased significantly, and its nuclei loss rate was less than 1/2 of that in the control group. The maintenance of proteoglycans in diced cartilages in the experimental group was significantly better than that in the control group.
CONCLUSION
The combination of diced cartilage with chondrocyte spheroids in GelMA hydrogel can significantly reduce the absorption of cartilage extracellular matrix, enhance phenotype maintenance during subcutaneous ectopic implantation, and can produce inter-chondral connections.
10.Analysis of prognosis-related factors in patients with hepatitis B virus-related acute-on-chronic liver failure
Mengying SUN ; Beijin CHEN ; Hao LI ; Xiaoping WANG ; Sen QIN ; Shanhong TANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2021;29(10):983-986
Objective:To investigate the prognosis-related factors and its predictive value in patients with hepatitis B virus-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (HBV-ACLF).Methods:Sixty-three cases with HBV-ACLF were enrolled. According to the prognosis of 4-weeks, patients were divided into survival and death group. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed on the clinical data of the two groups of patients to screen the risk factors affecting prognosis, evaluate its predictive value, and compare them with the MELD score, CTP score, and CLIFACLF score. The data were analyzed using t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, χ2 test. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used for multiple risk factors. Results:There were 63 cases with HBV-ACLF, with 16 cases (25.40%) in the 4-week survival group, and 47 cases (74.60%) in the death group. The survival group age was 38.38 ± 14.50 years, which was significantly lower than the age of the death group 52.28 ± 12.51 years ( P < 0.001). The survival group alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level was 91.21 (8.38 ~ 154.10)μg/L, which was significantly higher than the level of the death group [12.60 (5.70 ~ 33.80) μg/L, P = 0.039]. The survival group alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level was 925.65 (523.43 ~ 1 364.80) U/L, which was much higher than that of the death group [371.60 (117.30 ~ 895.30) U/L, P = 0.040]. The survival group serum sodium level was (136.59 ± 4.03) mmol /L, which was significantly higher than the level of the death group [(132.22 ± 6.37) mmol/L, P = 0.013]. The survival group ascites severity level was much lower than that of the death group ( P = 0.008). The survival group creatinine level was 56.50(49.43 ~ 86.25) μmol/L, which was much lower than the level of the death group [86.20 (68.00 ~ 143.00) μmol/L, P = 0.003]. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that ascites ( OR = 0.470, 95% CI: 0.226 ~ 0.977) and age ( OR = 0.941, 95% CI: 0.888 ~ 0.996) were risk factors affecting the HBV-ACLF prognosis. The area under the curve predicted liver failure prognostic score for ascites and age was 0.821, and the sensitivity and specificity were 68.8% and 87.2%, which was higher than the area under the curve predicted by the MELD score, CTP score, and CLIFACLF score, respectively. Conclusion:Age and ascites can be used to predict the clinical outcome in patients with HBV-ACLF. Younger patients without ascites have a higher survival rate at 4-weeks, but older patients with ascites are more likely to have a lower survival rate.