1.Key points of ethical review for clinical trials of medical techniques
Caizhen BAI ; Wanquan ZHAO ; Peijuan REN ; Chen WANG ; Yangyun CHAO
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2014;30(6):457-459
An introduction to the classified management of such trials and clinical application,documents submission for ethical review,operating procedures and review key points,as well as the problems found in the review.These efforts aim to provide guidance to the review of medical technique clinical trials,and to promote ethical supervision for new medical techniques.
2.Construction of severe combined immunodeficiency mice based on CRSIPR/Cas9 technology
Ya ZHAO ; Hongwu LI ; Changhong SHI ; Caiqin ZHANG ; Yong ZHAO ; Peijuan LIU ; Bing BAI ; Juan TANG ; Jieying BAI ; Hai ZHANG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2016;24(4):339-343
Objective To knockout Rag2 and IL2rg genes and construct severe combined immunodeficiency mice based on CRISPR/Cas9 technology. Method Design and synthesis of 25 bp sgRNA were made according to the Rag2 and IL2rg sequences in Genbank. After annealing, sgRNA was cloned into pX330 vector. Recombination plasmid Rag2?sgRNA, IL2rg?sgRN and Cas9 were then transcribed into RNA, these RNA were microinjected into zygotes and the zygotes were transplanted into recipient ICR mice. F0 founders were born and mutated F0 founders mated with wild type mice to obtain F1 generation heterozygous mice. Mutated F1 mice were crossed and got F2 generation homozygous mice. Genotype and phenotype of the knockout mice were identified by sequencing, flow cytometry and xenograft model. Results Rag2?sgRNA and IL2rg?sgRNA recombination plasmids were constructed and transcribed into RNA. After microinjection and mat? ing, F0 founders were born and F2 homozygous mice were obtained. The results of sequencing showed that there were two types of genotype in IL2rg gene, 10 bp or 11 bp deletion;however, there was only one genotype in Rag2 gene, which was 8 bp deletion. Compared with wild?type BALB/c mice, the number of CD3 +, B220 + and NKp46 + cells in peripheral blood of the knockout mice was reduced significantly. After inoculation of human breast cancer cell line SKBR?2HL cells, tumor size in the xenograft mouse model was increased gradually along with time extension. Conclusion CRISPR/Cas9 is an efficient way to mutate Rag2 and IL2rg gene in mice in vivo, leading to aberrant T cells, B cells and NK cells.
3.Construction of miRNA-29b1 knockout mice based on CRISPR/Cas9 technology
Yong ZHAO ; Changhong SHI ; Ya ZHAO ; Zhiqian XIN ; Peijuan LIU ; Caiqin ZHANG ; Bing BAI ; Jieying BAI ; Hua WANG ; Hai ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2016;26(12):1-4
Objective To construct miRNA-29b1 gene knockout mice based on CRISPR/Cas9 technology. Methods To design and synthesize sgRNA according to the miRNA-29b1 sequence in Genbank .sgRNA and Cas9 were transcribed to RNA in vitro, these RNA were then microinjected into zygotes of C 57BL/6 mice.After mouse birth, the genome DNA was extracted and sequenced to identify its genotype; meanwhile , real-time PCR was used to assay the expression of miRNA-29b1 in the heart, liver, spleen, lung and kidney of mutated mice .Result A 20 bp sgRNA targeted on miRNA-29b1 was synthesized and transcribed to RNA with Cas 9.After microinjection, miRNA-29b1 gene-mutated mice were obtained.The sequencing results showed that there were two types of genotype for the mutated mice , one was 10 bp deletion, and another was 23 bp deletion accompanied with a 3 bp insertion.Compared with the wild-type mice, the expression of miRNA-29b1 in the heart, liver, spleen, lung and kidney was reduced significantly .Conclusions miRNA-29b1 gene knockout mice are constructed successfully by using CRISPR /Cas9 technology.
4.Immune reconstitution in patients with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation after CAR-T immunotherapy
Wei ZHAO ; Man CHEN ; Peijuan HU ; Meihua CHEN ; Yanyan AN ; Hui WANG ; Yanli ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2022;45(8):833-839
Objective:To study the performance of immune reconstitution in patients with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell immunotherapy bridging allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT).Methods:A total of 61 patients with acute B lymphocytic leukemia (B-ALL) who received CAR-T cell bridging allo-HSCT in Beijing Lu Daopei Hospital from August 2018 to December 2021 were enrolled, and the clinical medical records of the above patients were retrospectively analyzed. The average age was 14 (7, 30) years old, including 39 males and 22 females. 32 patients were treated with CAR-T cell immunotherapy(CAR-T Group) and 29 didn't with CAR-T cell immunotherapy(non-CAR-T group). The follow-up period was 561 (235,784) days. Multicolor flow cytometry was used to detect the peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets, i.e. total lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, helper T cells, cytotoxic T cells, B lymphocytes, NK cells, and Treg cell counts before transplantation and 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, and 12 months after transplantation, to evaluate the immune reconstitution performance post allo-HSCT.Results:Serum globulin before transplantation: The IgA level in the CAR-T group was 0.18 (0.06, 0.49) g/L, which was lower than that of 1.03 (0.63, 1.56) g/L in the non-CAR-T group ( U=103.5, P<0.001). The IgG level in the CAR-T group was 5.54 (4.04, 7.09) g/L, lower than that of 6.78 (5.27, 9.26) g/L in the non-CAR-T group, ( U=1 298.5, P=0.017), and the IgM level in the CAR-T group was 0.18 (0.05, 0.30) g/L, lower than that of 0.40 (0.26, 0.71) g/L in the non-CAR-T group ( U=166.0, P<0.001). In the CAR-T group before transplantation, the absolute count of total lymphocyte in peripheral blood was 833.00 (335.00, 1 727.50) /μl, lower than that of 1 052.00 (545.75, 1 812.50) /μl in the non-CAR-T group ( U=404.0, P<0.001). The absolute count of T lymphocyte in the CAR-T group before transplantation was 686.00 (233.00, 1 307.00)/μl, lower than that of 860.00 (391.00, 1 419.75) /μl in the non-CAR-T group ( U=406.0, P<0.001). The absolute count of helper T lymphocytes in the CAR-T group was 146.00 (40.50, 327.50) /μl, lower than that of 162.50 (66.00, 384.75) /μl in the non-CAR-T group ( U=494.0, P=0.002). The absolute count of cytotoxic T lymphocytes in the CAR-T group was 343.00 (56.50, 924.00) /μl, lower than that of 478.00 (143.50, 992.25) /μl in the non-CAR-T group ( U=483.5, P=0.001). The absolute count of B lymphocytes in CAR-T group was 22.00 (6.00, 186.00) /μl, lower than that of 33.00 (8.00, 220.00) /μl in the non-CAR-T group ( U=498.0, P=0.002). And when two groups of patients were monitored after transplantation, there was no statistical difference in absolute cell counts of each immune cell subpopulation( P>0.05). Comparing the clinical features of the two groups, the pre-transplant history of the CAR-T group was 981.00 (368.50, 1 514.75) d, longer than that of 323.00 (167.50, 450.50) d in the non-CAR-T group ( U=263.0, P=0.004). The dose of rabbit anti-human thymic immunoglobulin (ATG) in the pretreatment protocol of patients in the CAR-T group was 5.00 (5.00, 7.50) mg/Kg, lower than that of 7.00 (5.00, 7.50) mg/kg in the non-CAR-T group ( U=288.5, P=0.018). The infusion dose of CD34 +cells in the CAR-T group was 5.91 (4.23, 6.02) ×10 6/kg, higher than that of 4.51 (4.00, 5.93)×10 6/kg in the non-CAR-T group ( U=291.0, P=0.012). The duration of the application of cyclosporine after transplantation in the CAR-T group was 167.00 (119.25, 299.50) d, which was shorter than that of 197.00 (102.50, 450.50) d in the non-CAR-T group ( U=421.0, P=0.001). Conclusions:For patients in CAR-T group with low immune function before transplantation, it may be possible to make them comparable to non-CAR-T group in immune reconstitution state by reducing the dose of pretreatment ATG, increasing the counts of CD34 + cells infusion in the graft, and discontinuing cyclosporine as soon as possible after transplantation.
5.NR4A1 suppresses cisplatin-induced ferroptosis in renal proximal tubular epithelial cells by up-regulating the expression of NRF2
Rong XUE ; Jingang MA ; Junyue HUANG ; Yingping LI ; Peijuan GAO ; Wenhui HUANG ; Xiaojun YANG ; Rui QIAN ; Juan ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2023;39(8):600-609
Objective:To explore the role and mechanism of nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A member 1 ( NR4A1) in suppressing cisplatin nephrotoxicity. Methods:The expression of NR4A1 gene in renal cell subpopulations was analyzed using the "Tabula-muris" single cell transcriptome sequencing database. NR4A1 gene was over-expressed by lentivirus infection in HK-2 cell line and primary renal proximal tubular epithelial cells. Cell counting kit-8 was used to detect the cytotoxicity of cisplatin. The cell death ratio was analyzed using propidium iodide (PI) staining by flow cytometry. The expression of NR4A1 and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 ( NRF2) was detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR and Western blotting. Ferroptosis was analyzed by detecting the contents of malondialdehyde (MDA), oxidized glutathione (GSSG) and lipid reactive oxygen species (ROS). Results:The single cell transcriptome sequencing database showed that NR4A1 gene was the lowest expression in renal proximal tubular epithelial cell subsets. Cisplatin (50 μmol/L or 100 μmol/L) could significantly induce MDA, GSSG and lipid ROS production in renal proximal tubular epithelial cells (all P<0.01), and higher cisplatin concentration accompanied with a more increase of MDA, GSSG and lipid ROS. Compared with the control HK-2 cells, the lipid ROS content and iron ion content of HK-2 cells over-expressing NR4A1 were significantly lower (all P<0.01), and the over-expression of NR4A1 inhibited cisplatin-induced cytotoxicity and ferroptosis in renal proximal tubular epithelial cells. Mechanistically, NR4A1 up-regulated the expression of anti-ferroptosis gene NRF2 in proximal renal tubular epithelial cells ( P<0.01). Furthermore, single cell data analysis showed that, similar to the expression of NR4A1 in renal tissue subsets, NRF2 was also the lowest in renal proximal tubular epithelial cells. Conclusions:Cisplatin can induce ferroptosis of renal proximal tubular epithelial cells in a dose-dependent manner. NR4A1 can inhibit cisplatin-induced ferroptosis by up-regulating NRF2 in renal proximal tubular epithelial cells, thereby alleviating the cytotoxicity of cisplatin.
6.Research Progress of Family Care for Pediatric Oncology Patients from the Perspective of Palliative Care
Xiaona HE ; Peijuan JIAO ; Xinxin LIU ; Yue ZHAO
Chinese Medical Ethics 2022;35(9):1000-1006
To understand the current situation, progress, main contents, and the relevant assessment tools of family care in palliative for pediatric oncology patients, this paper reviewed the relevant literature on family care in palliative for pediatric oncology patients and its assessment tools at home and abroad. Taking family care in palliative care as the starting point, this paper discussed the effect of effective family care on improving the treatment outcome, quality of life, prognosis of pediatric oncology patients and the psychological problems of their families, and to provide a basis for continuing to improve the hospital-family-community care model for pediatric oncology patients, bringing into play the active role of family in palliative care, and promoting the continued development of family care for pediatric oncology patients.
7.Use of autologous fat grafting in prevention and treatment of expansion complications
Chen CHENG ; Peijuan ZHAO ; Yun XIE ; Rulin HUANG ; Zhuxin CHEN ; Shuangbai ZHOU ; Bojun CHEN ; Bin FANG ; Kai LIU ; Qingfeng LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2020;26(3):209-212
Objective:To explore the effectiveness of autologous fat grafting in the treatment of undesirable skin expansion.Methods:Patients' data were reviewed from 2011 to 2016, including the expanded regions with early signs of skin complications in face and neck. The effects of fat grafting group and control group were evaluated by follow-up records of expansion volume, skin thickness, skin texture and local capillary reaction.Results:Fat grafting could increase the thickness of expanded skin. It also improved the texture of expanded skin, with 0.83± 0.71 points before treatment and 1.30±0.66 points after treatment ( P=0.04). The local capillary reaction was also improved from 1.06±0.54 points before treatment and 1.45±0.51 points after treatment ( P=0.03). The expansion in the fat grafting group was 2.21±0.57 times before treatment and 2.94±0.83 times after treatment. In the control group, the expansion was 2.19 times when it showed early signs, and no obvious changes were observed during the follow-up period. Conclusions:Autologous fat grafting can effectively treat complications of skin expansion, prolong expansion process and promote tissue regeneration.
8.miR-218-5p regulates glycolysis in human non-small cell lung cancer A549 cells by targeting PDE7A
NIU Haiying ; ZHAO Gang ; SU Shanna ; BAI Rongrong ; MU Peijuan ; ZHANG Dong
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2024;31(6):592-597
[摘 要] 目的:探究miR-218-5p靶向磷酸二酯酶7A(PDE7A)调节人非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)A549细胞糖酵解过程的机制。方法:常规培养A549细胞,用Lipo3000将miR-218-5p mimic、mimic-NC、PDE7A过表达质粒(PDE7A-oe)和PDE7A对照质粒(PDE7A-NC)转染A549细胞,记为miR-218-5p mimic组、mimic-NC组、PDE7A-oe组和PDE7A-NC组。qPCR法验证转染效率,WB法检测糖酵解关键酶蛋白的表达,葡萄糖测定法和乳酸生成测定法检测各转染组A549细胞中2脱氧葡萄糖和乳酸含量,双萤光素酶报告基因实验验证miR-218-5p与PDE7A靶向结合关系,用TCGA数据库数据分析PDE7A mRNA在肺癌组织中的表达水平。结果:在A549细胞中成功地过表达了miR-218-5p(P<0.01)。过表达miR-218-5p均能显著抑制A549细胞中PDE7A、HK2、PKM2蛋白的表达(均P<0.01)、葡萄糖摄取量和乳酸生成量(均P<0.01)。过表达PDE7A均可显著促进A549细胞中PDE7A、HK2、PKM2蛋白的表达(均P<0.01),以及葡萄糖摄取量和乳酸生成量(均P<0.01)。A549细胞中miR-218-5p可与PDE7A mRNA的3´-UTR直接结合。数据库数据分析结果显示,PDE7A mRNA在肺鳞状细胞癌组织中呈高表达(P<0.01)。结论: miR-218-5p靶向PDE7A调控A549细胞中HK2和PKM2的表达水平,进而抑制糖酵解过程,miR-218-5p/PDE7A可能是NSCLC临床诊断和治疗的潜在靶点。