1.Regulation of miR-19a and miR-19b on tumor suppressor gene-SEPT7
Kun WANG ; Guangxiu WANG ; Peiyu PU ; Anling ZHANG ; Jianwei HAO ; Zhifan JIA
Journal of International Oncology 2011;38(3):233-236
objective To identify SEPT7as one of the target genes of miR-19a and miR-19b.MethodsmiR-19a inhibitor and miR-19b inhibitor mediated by lipofectamine2000,were transfected to SNB19 glioma cells for knocking down miR-19a/19b overexpression.Real time PCR was conducted to detect the expression of miR-19a/miR-19b in transfected cells.The expression of SEPT7was determined by Western blot analysis.RT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of SEPT7; and Luciferase reporter assay was used to identify the direct regulation of miR-19a/19b on SEPT7.ResultsIn SNB19 glioma cells transfected with miR-19a/19b inhibitor,the expression of miR-19a/miR-19b was significantly reduced,whereas the protein expression of SEPT7 was upreguhtted; no significant change of SEPT7 mRNA level was found and luciferase activity became stronger as compared to control cells.ConclusionSEPT7 is the target negatively regulated by miR-19a and miR-19b.
2.Effects of GW5074 in the process of imDCs inducing differentiation of na(i)ve CD4+T cells into Treg cells in vitro
Zengshu XING ; Yi WANG ; Gang WANG ; Guoqing QIN ; Peiyu LIANG ; Hao ZHOU ; Zhixiong LI ; Xiang XIAO ; Duanfang LIAO
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2011;32(3):163-167
Objective To establish a stable and efficient method of culturing imDCs in vitro,and to explore the effect of GW5074, which blocks ERK1/2 signal pathway in the process of imnature dentritic cells (imDCs) on inducing differentiation of the na(i)ve allogeneic CD4+ T cells into Treg cells in vitro. Methods The imDCs and mature DCs (mDCs) were isolated and cultured from the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) derived from a healthy adult male volunteer, and they were identified by cell morphology, cell surface marker and cell functions respectively. Na(i)ve CD4+ T cells were isolated from newborn umbilical vein blood and were divided into 5 groups to be cultured: (1) Blank control group: Na(i)ve CD4+ T cells were cultured alone;(2) Positive control group: The irrDCs were Middle-concentration GW5074 group;(5) High-concentration GW5074 group. In the last three groups, imDCs and na(i)ve CD4+ T cells were co-cultured, the same as the positive control group, but these groups were added by GW5074 dilution at the concentrations of 8, 24, and 40μmol/Lrespectively. After co-culture for 5 days, the transformation ratio from naive CD4+T cells to Treg T cells was detected by flow cytometry. Results On the surface of imDCs, there was stronger pression of CD1a, but weaker expression of CD80 and CD83. On the contrary, on the surface of mDCs, there was weaker expression of CD1a, but stronger expression of CD80 and CD83. The stimulation index in imDCs group and mDCs group was 1.12±0.03 and 2.85±0. 07 respectively. The transformation ratio of Treg T cells in blank control group, positive control group, low-concentration GW5074 group, middle-concentration GW5074 group and high-concentration GW5074 group was (5. 81±1.36)%, (35.73±2.07)%, (22.53±2.11)%, (11.55±1.73)%, and (4.97±1.83)%respectively. One-way ANOVA analysis revealed that there was no significant difference between high-concentration GW5074 group and blank control group, P>0. 05, but significant difference between the remaining groups, P<0.01. Conclusion High purity of imDCs can be obtained from PBMC by induction with rhGM-CSF and rhIL-4. ERK1/2 signal pathway plays a role in inducing the immune tolerance. GW5074 can inhibit differentiation of na(i)ve CD4+ T cells into Treg T cells.
3.Treatment of thyroid nodules based on Chaihu constitution
Peiyu SHI ; Xiaohui HAO ; Meizhen ZHANG ; Xufei LIU ; Qing NI
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;45(6):663-666
Thyroid nodule is a common endocrine system disease in clinic. Its onset is mostly related to affect-mind internal damage. The core pathogenesis is dysfunction of the liver and liver-qi stagnation, and the main pathological changes are qi stagnation, phlegm turbidity and blood stasis. Constitution is inherited from the natural factors and nourished from the postnatal factors, which is closely related to the occurrence of diseases, the transformation of syndromes and the transmission of diseases. Chaihu constitution refers to the type of constitution suitable for long-term use of Bupleuri Radix and prescriptions about Bupleuri Radix. The characteristics of patients with Chaihu constitution are similar to those of patients with thyroid nodules in clinic, and the risk of developing thyroid nodules is higher. Chaihu constitution is the internal basis of thyroid nodules. When treating thyroid nodule patients with Chaihu constitution, the dominant position of Bupleuri Radix should be highlighted, and Bupleuri Radix and prescriptions about Bupleuri Radix should be used flexibly. The dosage of Bupleuri Radix is mostly between 6-15 g, and according to the change of pathogenesis, it is often combined with Chinese materia medica with the efficacy of soothing liver and promoting qi, resolving phlegm and removing turbidity, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, in order to prevent the occurrence and development of thyroid nodules.
4.Correlation between frailty and foot care behavior in elderly patients with high-risk diabetic foot
Qiuping LI ; Mengyao WEI ; Peiyu HAO ; Binru HAN ; Xiaowei ZHAO ; Yiying WANG ; Jian MA
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(34):4682-4687
Objective:To explore the correlation between frailty and foot care behavior in elderly patients with high-risk diabetic foot.Methods:From January to June 2022, 220 patients with high-risk diabetic foot who were admitted to the Department of Endocrinology and Department of Geriatrics of Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University were selected by convenience sampling as the research object. The patients were investigated with the General Information Questionnaire, Gavin's Weighted Scale for Diabetic Foot Risk Factors for Progression to Ulceration, the Chinese version of the Frail Scale and the Foot Care Behavior Questionnaire for Diabetic Patients. Spearman correlation analysis was used to explore the correlation between frailty and foot care behavior in elderly patients with high-risk diabetic foot. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of foot care behavior in elderly patients with high-risk diabetic foot. A total of 220 questionnaires were distributed, and 210 valid questionnaires were collected, with an effective response rate of 95.45% (210/220) .Results:The standardized score of the Foot Care Behavior Questionnaire for Diabetic Patients among 210 elderly patients with high-risk diabetic foot was (56.65±11.27), which was in the middle to low level. Among them, 126 patients (60.00%) were at a low level, and 80 patients (38.10%) were at a middle level. The incidence of frailty in 210 elderly patients with high-risk diabetic foot was 27.14% (57/210). The results of correlation analysis showed that the frailty score of elderly patients with high-risk diabetic foot were negatively correlated with the scores of the foot and footwear examination, foot cleaning and maintenance, footwear selection, and the total score of Foot Care Behavior Questionnaire for Diabetic Patients ( P<0.05). The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that gender, frailty, foot risk classification and living conditions were the influencing factors of foot care behavior in elderly patients with high-risk diabetic foot ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The foot care behavior of elderly patients with high-risk diabetic foot needs to be improved. The higher the degree of frailty, the lower the level of foot care behavior. Medical and nursing staff should formulate targeted intervention measures according to the characteristics of patients to improve or delay the progression of patients' frailty, thereby improving their foot care behavior and preventing the occurrence of diabetic foot.
5.Discussion on Ethical Issues of the Protection of Patients' Rights in the Prevention and Treatment of AIDS
Lei ZHANG ; Chunyi HAO ; Peiyu WANG ; Dongsheng HU ; Hongwu LIAO ; Ting LU ; Shunlian ZHOU ; Jie LI
Chinese Medical Ethics 2017;30(12):1466-1468
To explore ethical issues related to the protection of AIDS patients' rights in the prevention and treatment of AIDS.This paper elaborated in detail the importance of protecting personal privacy of AIDS patients and protecting them against discrimination and unfair treatment in the prevention and treatment of AIDS.It also expounded the relevant ethical,legal and regulatory basis of AIDS patients'rights protection,and how to protect the individual rights of AIDS patients in AIDS prevention and control,while protecting the public health.