1.Advances in prediction of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
International Journal of Pediatrics 2015;42(5):492-494
Neonatal jaundice is one of the most commonly diseases in newborns.Severe indirect hyperbilirubinemia may lead to neurotoxicity, or death.Hence, predicting the neonates especially high risk neonates for subsequent bilirubin level is required.This paper gives an account of the predictive value of umbilical cord blood bilirubin level,umbilical cord alpha-fetoprotein level, cord blood hydrogen peroxide and end-tidal CO for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.
2.Significance of combined detection of serum Cys-C and Hcy in the diagnosis of early renal injury in children ;with diabetes
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2016;24(7):610-613
Objective To investigate the combined detection of serum cystatin C (Cys‐C ) and homocysteine (Hcy) for the diagnosis of early renal damage in diabetic children. Methods Data of 97 cases of diabetic children were collected in our hospital. According to the levels of 24 hUAER ,diabetic children were divided into <30 mg group (n=34) ,30~299 mg group (n=42) ,and ≥300 mg group (n=21). 40 cases of healthy children were selected as control group (NC). Laboratory indexes were compared among different groups. The critical values of Cys‐C and Hcy in early diagnosis of renal damage were calculated by receiver operating curve (ROC). Results The levels of Cys‐C and Hcy in <30 mg group were significantly higher than in NC group [Cys‐C (1.04 ± 0.26 ) vs(0.79 ± 0.21 ) mg/L ,Hcy (13.09 ± 2.15) vs(8.57 ± 1.24)μmol/L ,respectively ,P< 0.05]. When Cys‐C cutoff point took 1.02 mg/L ,the diagnosis sensitivity for diabetic nephropathy diagnosis was 86.09% and the specificity was 83.28% ,the maximum diagnostic index reached 1.6937 ,ROC area under the curve was 0.841.When Hcy threshold took 13.00 μmol/L ,the sensitivity was 83.98% and the specificity was 79.24% ,with the maximum diagnostic index 1.6322 and ROC area 0.795.Cys‐C combined with Hcy had a sensitivity of 92.38% and a specificity of 89.17% ,with the maximum diagnostic index 1.764 and ROC area 0.928. Conclusion Cys‐C combined with Hcy detection for early diagnosis of renal injury in diabetic children has important clinical value.
3.Long noncoding RNAs:biological functions and applications in organ development and malignant tumors
Mingjiao ZHANG ; Yong WU ; Minmin LI
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2015;(11):2107-2112
Long noncoding RNAs( lncRNAs) are classified as transcripts >200 nucleotides in length with lit-tle or no evidence of protein-coding potential, and can regulate gene expression at various levels, including transcriptional regulation, posttranscriptional processing and so on.It has been widely involved in cell differentiation, individual develop-ment and other important life processes.Recent studies show lncRNA-related dysfunction plays critical roles in various dis-eases, indicating that lncRNA may serve as a new target for disease diagnosis and treatment.This review summarizes the functions of lncRNAs, including various modes of lncRNAs in regulating gene expression, the roles of lncRNAs in differen-tiation and development, and the connection between lncRNAs and malignant tumor.
4.Acquired resistance to anti-EGFR antibodies in metastatic colorectal cancer
Minmin LI ; Xiang BI ; Zhehai WANG
Journal of International Oncology 2014;41(5):357-360
The combination of chemotherapy with anti-epidermal growth factor receptor antibodies such as cetuximab and panitumumab which prolong the survival time in the past few years have been widely adopted for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.However,a large number of patients develop resistance to these agents,while there is no standard treatment after acquired resistance yet.Therefore,finding out the mechanisms of acquired drug resistance and putting forward reasonable methods to overcome the acquired resistance will be improve its curative effect.
5.Lactobacillus expressing hCG? induces antibody against hCG? at murine vagina mucosa
Hongmei WANG ; Dajin LI ; Minmin YUAN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2001;0(10):-
Objective:To investigate the anti-hCG antibody level in vaginal lavage fluid after vaginal mucosa immunization with the recombinant lactobacillus excreting the human chorionic gonadotropin beta-subunit, hCG?.Methods:The recombinant Lb. casei hCG? was passaged in MRS containing no Erythromycin for 50 generations to get continual secretion. Radio immunol assay(RIA) was used to determine the level of hCG? in the supernatant. Mice of 8 weeks old were immunized with the recombinant continual expressing strain through vaginal inoculation. Two weeks later, level of the hCG? and anti-hCG? IgA antibody in the vaginal lavage was determined by radio-immunology assay and indirect ELISA respectively.Results:The hCG? was secreted by Lb. casei continually. The recombinant hCG? and anti-hCG? IgA antibody in the vaginal lavage were higher than the negative control group(P
6.Reform of the cooperative business operation system of township public health centers
Lu LI ; Minmin JIANG ; Xiang GAO
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 1996;0(12):-
Objective To explore measures for the reform of the cooperative business operation system of township public health centers and evaluate in a comprehensive way the results of the reform. Methods A study was made by means of typical investigation of the specific measures taken by 16 township public health centers in Xianju County of Zhejiang Province in the reform of the cooperative business operation system and changes in health resources and service efficiency brought about by the reform were analyzed. Results In the reform, mixed type cooperation was adopted, with public ownership dominating; current assets were assigned in the form of stocks, with all the staff having a share; and a distribution system was established, clarifying the proportions of state, collective and personal interests. As a result, the infrastructures of the centers were enhanced, the service capabilities improved, the financial situation bettered, the value of national assets increased, the potentialities of the staff brought into full play, and social benefits maximized. Conclusion The measures taken by the centers in the reform, which were basically sound and resulted in significant first fruits, could be popularized as an effective model for deepening the reform of health care institutions in the rural areas.
7.Contributions of health service to the improvement of health
Lu LI ; Aisheng GENG ; Minmin JIANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 1996;0(07):-
Objective To analyze the impact of health service and some other factors on the improvement of health. Methods The production function model introduced by Auster was employed. With the age adjusted mortality taken to be the output of health and factors like health service, life style, living environment, economy, and education taken to be the input, the two-stage least square was used to analyze the impact as well as the degree of the impact of the various factors. Results The impact of health service, the contribution of which to the age adjusted mortality was around 0.37, was greater than that of education but smaller than that of economy. Conclusion The result indicates that health service is an important influencing factor in the improvement of health. Full attention ought to be paid to it so that investment into health, especially public health, will be expanded and the health of the people better protected.
8.Impact of subclinical hypothyroidism on the outcome of pregnancy
Chunxian LI ; Min CHEN ; Meihong LI ; Minmin SU ; Jing LI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2015;31(11):937-940
Objective To evaluate the impact of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) on the outcome of pregnancy and the therapeutic effect of L-T4.Methods A total of 1 786 pregnant women during the first, second, and third trimesters were enrolled for thyroid screening by determining serum free thyroxine (FT4), total thyroxine (TT4), thyrotropin (TSH), and thyroid peroxidase antibody;123 pregnant women with SCH were successfully divided into treated group (n =42) and untreated group (n =81).The treated group was treated by L-T4 based on American Thyroid Association (ATA) 2011 guideline.Collected items include obstetric outcomes and complications.Results (1) Compared to control group, the rate of spontaneous abortion in pregnant women during first trimesters was increased in SCH group (20.99% vs 8.45%, x2 =12.96, P =0.00), with higher incidence of diabetes during second trimester (24.69% vs 10.45%, x2 =14.11, P =0.00).The incidences of hypertension during pregnancy, premature delivery, ablatio placentae, placenta praevia, fetus growth restriction, and low birth weight showed no difference between two groups (all P > 0.05).(2) Compared with the untreated group, the incidences of spontaneous abortion and diabetes were decreased in the treated group (7.14% vs 20.99%, x2 =3.89, P =0.05;9.52% vs 24.69%, x2 =4.05, P =0.04), while the incidences of hypertension, premature delivery, ablatio placentae, placenta praevia, fetus growth restriction, and low birth weight infant accident rate were not different between two groups (all P > 0.05).Conclusions SCH during the frist trimester is a risk factor of spontaneous abortion;SCH during the middle stage of pregnancy is a risk factor of gestational diabetes mellitus.Treatment of SCH with L-T4 may be beneficial.
9.Studies on the lymphatic tropism and lymph cells apoptosis of cisplatin-nano carbon suspension in the rats
Minmin HOU ; Zhuo CHEN ; Li LI ; Ping WANG ; Mingrong QIE
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2014;49(11):847-851
Objective To research the lymphatic tropism and lymph cell apoptosis of cisplatin-nano carbon suspension in rats with the aim of proposing a new way for chemotherapy.Methods A total of 72 Wistar rats were randomly divided into two groups.For the experimental group,cisplatin-nano carbon suspension 0.3 ml (4 mg/ml) was injected subcutaneously into Wistar rats' plantar.For the control group,cisplatin 0.3 ml (4 mg/ml) was injected intravenously.Cisplatin concentration in the inguinal lymphatic tissue and plasma was determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) at 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 hours after drug administration.The apoptosis of lymph cell was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate nick end labeling assay (TUNEL).Targeting ability were evaluated and compared by targeting index (TI),selecting index (SI) and relative extraction efficiency (RE).SPSS 17.0 statistical software was used to analyze the differentiation of the cisplatin concentration and apoptosis index (AI) among various groups.DAS software was used to evaluate the lymphatic tropism.Results The cisplatin concentration of lymphatic tissue in experimental group were respectively (1.03±0.32),(3.00±0.91),(2.20±0.73),(1.56±0.38),(1.30±0.74) and (0.78±0.34) μg/g after administration 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 hours,while in control group were (0.49±0.21),(1.02±0.70),(0.59±0.50),(0.56±0.21),(0.47±O.18) and (0.36±0.13) μg/g,in which there were significant difference at every times (all P<0.05) except at 1 hour (P=0.173).The cisplatin concentration in plasma were significant higher in the experimental group than those in the control group at various times (all P<0.05),the former were respectively (0.57±0.28),(1.22±0.45),(0.61 ±0.18),(0.51 ±0.13),(0.45 ±0.13) and (0.40±0.07) μg/ml,while the latter were respectively (3.12± 0.33),(4.09± 0.48),(2.56 ± 0.38),(2.05 ± 0.13),(1.81 ± 0.28) and (1.44± 0.40) μg/ml.Values of TI were respectively 2.12,2.93,3.73,2.78,2.76 and 2.19 and SI were 1.80,2.45,3.63,3.07,2.86 and 1.93.Value of RE was 2.86.The AI in experimental group were respectively (16.5±5.2)%,(30.2±2.8)%,(51.7±4.3)%,(69.8±3.2)%,(80.1 ±4.3)% and (89.7±8.5)%,while in control group were respectively(1.3±0.8)%,(2.4±1.7)%,(3.2±1.1)%,(3.9±2.6)%,(5.1±2.1)% and (6.3±2.3)%,in which there were significant difference at every points (all P<0.05).Conclusions The nano carbon has the character of lymphatic tropism,and could send cisplatin to lymphatic tissue to achieve a higher concentration.The trait may break a new way for chemotherapy targeting lymph metastasis.
10.Fusion protein hCG?-hC3d3 enhances immunogenicity of hCG? antigen upon immuno-competent cells in human peripheral blood
Huaping LI ; Dajin LI ; Xiaoju HE ; Minmin YUAN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2001;0(10):-
Objective:To probe into if human molecular adjuvant hC3d3 promote the immunogenicity of hCG? antigen to human immuno-competent cells on the basis of fusion protein.Methods:The isolated B cells, the combination of B cells and T cells, PBMC and Raji cells were treated in vitro respectively with 1, 10 and 100 nmol/L hCG?, hCG?-hC3d3 or PWM for 8-12 days. The cell proliferation was determined by incorporation of [3H] thymidine. The Ig levels in the 12-day culture supernatants were measured by indirect ELISA. The Ig-secreting cells in the 10-day cultured lymphocytes were detected by the enzyme-linked immunospot(ELISPOT) assay.Results:It was found that the proliferation of B cells, the combined B and T cells, PBMC and Raji following exposure to hCG?-C3d3 fusion protein was significantly higher than that of hCG? alone. The levels of total Ig the in 12-day culture supernatants of B cell, the combined B and T cells, and PBMC treated with 100 nmol/L hCG?-C3d3 fusion protein were 4-fold, 10-fold and 10.85-fold more than that of hCG? alone. The Ig-secreting cells were significantly increased after treated with hCG?-C3d3 fusion protein compared to the hCG? alone.Conclusion:The human molecular adjuvant hC3d3 improves the immunogenicity of hCG? in human immuno-competent cells if fused to the antigen.