1.R-spondin 1 synergizes with Wnt3A in inducing osteoblasts differentiation through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway
Pengyang XIZI ; Liu QINGMEI ; Ma YANYUN ; He LINGLING ; Zhao DONGBAO
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2016;20(6):400-404,后插1
Objective To investigate the role and mechanism of RSPO1 in osteoblasts differentiation.Methods The xCELLigence system was used to study the toxicity and role of RSPO1 on the C2C12 cells proliferation.Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity was measured by using a phosphatase detection kit.The expression of osteoprotegerin (OPG) was determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Wnt/β-catenin signaling was evaluated using the TOPflash T cell factor (TCF) luciferase reporter assay.Western blotting assay was performed to confirm the accumulation of β-catenin protein.T test was used for statistical analysis.Results RSPO1 had no effect on the C2C12 cells proliferation,and it produced no toxicity to C2C12 cells.RSPO1 alone resulted in a slight increase in the activity of ALP (2.85±0.08 vs 1.74±0.21,t=3.014,P<0.05) and the expression of OPG (1.29±0.13 vs 1.00±0.21,t=3.348,P<0.05),whereas the combination of RSPO1 and Wnt3A significantly amplified ALP activity (81.37±5.08 vs 1.74±0.21,t=31.31,P<0.01) and OPG protein expression (5.26±0.60 vs 1.00±0.21,t=6.99,P<0.01).RSPO1 synergized with Wnt3A to activate TCF activity and induce accumulation of β-catenin (3.28±0.18 vs 1.00±0.21,t=10.94,P<0.05).However,RSPO1 alone had no effect on the TCF activity and β-catenin accumulation (1.25±0.08 vs 1.00±0.21,t=2.225,P>0.05).Conclusion Our study has revealed that RSPO1 synergized with Wnt3A in activating Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway to induce osteoblasts differentiation,which demonstrate the therapeutic potential of RSPO1 for RA.
2.Reliability and Validity Study of Chinese Version of Reflective Functioning Questionary-54
Lisi XU ; Guo LIU ; Jiyang HAN ; Xiaoen MO ; Pengyang LIU ; Xumei WANG
Journal of China Medical University 2017;46(10):878-881
Objective To evaluate the reliability and validity of reflective functioning questionary-54 (RFQ-54) in China.Methods School sample:a total of 635 students were selected for the study.Clinical patients:another 75 patients with borderline personality trait who visited Department of Psychiatry in Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University were recruited.All subjects filled the RFQ-54,MIS-BPD,TAS,FFMQ.44 students accepted the retest after three weeks.Results The internal consistency for RFQ-C and RFQ-U were both 0.628.The test-retest reliability was 0.835,0.683,respectively.The correlations with TAS,FFMQ,MIS-BPD supported its validity.The RFQ subscales scores were significant1y different between only-child and non-only child,urban and country,school group and clinical group (22.11 ± 1.34 vs 18.97 ± 1.22,22.59 ± 1.36 vs 17.61 ± 1.12,21.39 ± 1.32 vs 15.34 ± 1.08,10.95 ± 8.43 vs 13.58 ± 8.19,10.95 ± 8.36 vs 13.88 ± 8.26,11.47 ± 8.02 vs 22.43 ± 1.24,respectively.P < 0.01).Conclusion The Chinese version of RFQ-54 shows good reliability and validity,which can be used to assess the reflective function of adults in China.
3.Influence of Growth Group Therapy on Interpersonal Skills among College Students
Lan YU ; Yun SHAO ; Jiyang HAN ; Pengyang LIU ; Lisi XU ; Xumei WANG
Journal of China Medical University 2019;48(2):140-143
Objective To explore the effects of growth group therapy on psychological factors related to interpersonal relationships in college students. Methods Volunteers from a medical university and a non-specialized university in Shenyang participated in growth group therapy once a week for 12 weeks. Before and after the intervention, the 48 volunteers completed the RFQ-54, emotion regulation questionnaire (ERQ), self-esteem scale (SES), and coping style questionnaire (CSQ). Results The RFQ-C, cognitive reappraisal, and SES scores were significantly different before and after intervention (20.54±8.88 vs 23.19±10.85, P < 0.05), (27.27±5.22 vs29.19±4.69; 29.67±4.59 vs 31.48±4.20, P < 0.01), as were the scores of the CSQ subscales, such as problem-solving, seeking support, withdrawal, rebuking oneself, and fantasy (0.72±0.17 vs 0.80±0.15; 0.60±0.25 vs 0.71±0.24; 0.35±0.21 vs 0.28±0.18; 0.36±0.25 vs 0.28±0.20; 0.48±0.23 vs 0.39±0.19, P < 0.01). Conclusion Growth group therapy is effective in college students. It can improve abilities of mentalizing, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and coping in college students.