1.Modified culture of saphenous vein smooth muscle cells
Qingwen YUAN ; Shizhi WANG ; Junfeng LUO
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 1997;0(06):-
Objective To study an effective method for culturing of human vascular smooth muscle cells (hVSMCs) in tissue engineered blood vessels (TEBVs) in vitro.Methods A 3-cm segment of human long saphenous vein was harvested under sterile conditions.The primary culture and subculture were done by modified tissue-piece inoculation and trypsin digestion respectively.The cells were purified by mechanical treatment and differential attachment.PDGF was combined with high concentration of glucose DMEM as the culture medium.The cultured cells were identified by morphology and immunohistochemistry with contrast microscope and SABC kit,and RT-PCR method detected the expression of ?-SMA and calponin 1.Results The cultured cells possessed"peak and valley"characteristics for VSMCs under microscope.Immunohistochemical staining showed positive expression of intracytoplasmic ?-actin,and RT-PCR detected positve expression of ?-SMA and calponin 1.Conclusions Culture medium of PDGF combined with high concentration of glucose DMEM,and with differential attachment method can provide highly purified hVSMCs with good structure and function.
2.Clinical significance of miR-23a expression in lung cancer
Jie LI ; Yaoling LUO ; Weiyou LIU ; Xiaoliang YUAN ; Qingwen LAI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2015;31(14):2297-2300
Objective To investigate the expression of miR-23a in peripheral blood and analyze its correlation with the clinic-pathological features of patients with lung cancer. Methods The level of miR-23a in peripheral blood of 63 patients with lung cancer and 60 healthy persons was detected using real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), The correlation between miR-23a level and the clinic-pathological features was analyzed. Results The expression level of miR-23a in peripheral blood of patients with lung cancer was significantly higher than that in the healthy persons (P < 0.01).The level of miR-23a was associated with TNM stage (P < 0.05), Lymphatic metastasis (P < 0.01) and the number of chemotherapy (P <0.01). Conclusion The miR-23a level in peripheral blood might be a molecular marker for the diagnosis and prognosis of patients with lung cancer.
3.Early acute liver injury in paraquat poisoning rats
Hongxing GUO ; Ke GAO ; Liang LUO ; Qingwen DENG ; Yanping ZHANG ; Jie LUO ; Liangming LIU
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2014;26(6):374-378
Objective To observe hepatocellular apoptosis and inflammatory cytokines expression and their mechanisms after paraquat poisoning in rat.Methods Forty Wistar rats were divided into control group (n =8) and model group (n =32) by random number table.Rats in model group were intraperitoneally injected with 30 mg/kg 20% paraquat concentrate,while those in control group were injected with normal saline.0.5,1,3,7 days after reproduction of the model,8 rats were sacrificed,and blood was collected from inferior vena cava and hepatic tissue was harvested.The serum levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1 β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The mRNA expressions of IL-1β,TNF-α,inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and p53 were determined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).Cysteine-containing aspartate-specific proteases (caspase-3,-8,-9,-12) activity in hepatic tissue was determined on the 3rd day with chromogenic substrate method.The liver histopathological changes were observed after hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining.Results In model group,hepatic tissue showed extensive necrosis with inflammatory cell infiltration in time dependant manner.Serum IL-1β and TNF-α levels were significantly higher in model group half a day after reproduction than those in control group [IL-1β (ng/L):220.13 ± 69.74 vs.0.14 ± 0.03,TNF-α (ng/L):102.66 ± 26.43 vs.0.16 ± 0.02,P< 0.01 and P<0.05],and peaked on the 3rd day and 1st day [IL-1β:(423.72 ± 153.11) ng/L,TNF-α:(690.35 ± 229.64) ng/L].They then decreased gradually,but were still significantly higher than those in control group on the 7th day [IL-1 β:(357.47 ± 87.28) ng/L,TNF-α:(12.39 ± 5.06) ng/L,both P<0.05].The contents of IL-1β,TNF-α and iNOS mRNA expressions in hepatic tissue were significantly higher than those in control group,and the highest values were seen on the 1st day,the 1st day,and the 3rd day [IL-1β mRNA (gray value):1.569 ± 0.057 vs.0.123 ± 0.016,TNF-α mRNA (gray value):0.683 ± 0.077 vs.0.261 ± 0.025,iNOS mRNA (gray value):3.259 ± 0.135 vs.0.002 ±0.001,P<0.05 or P<0.01].There was no difference in p53 mRNA expression between model group and control group at early stage,and both of them showed low expression,and p53 mRNA expression was significantly higher in model group on the 7th day (gray value:2.959 ± 0.086 vs.0.263 ± 0.032,P<0.01).In model group,caspase activity (pmol/mg) in liver tissue were significantly higher on the 3rd day than those in control group (caspase-3:857.25 ± 309.26 vs.169.73 ± 48.21,caspase-8:199.18 ± 61.41 vs.32.26 ± 11.09,caspase-9:321.62 ± 80.73 vs.90.38 ± 29.76,caspase-12:413.13 ± 89.77 vs.26.73 ± 9.86,all P<0.01).Conclusion Paraquat can cause acute liver injury in rats,with caspase-3,-8,-9,-12 activities markedly enhanced,and liver injury may be associated with an early high expression of TNF-α,iNOS and p53 gene.
4.Applicability survey of Emotional and Social Dysfunction Scale on stroke patients′ by Delphi method
Qingwen HE ; Wuchun LUO ; Gongxiang DUAN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(25):1943-1946
Objective To discuss applicability of Emotional and Social Dysfunction Scale in Chinese stroke patients. Methods The Chinese version of Emotional and Social Dysfunction Scale was translated and revised, design the questionnaire to conduct two rounds of consultation on 16 experts, and the positive coefficient, the degree of coordination and the degree of authoritativeness of expert opinions were statistically analyzed. Results The positive degree of two rounds consultation were higher. The expert authority coefficient was 0.89. The expert coordination coefficient were 0.375 and 0.571 (P<0.01 for both). Preliminary revised scale contained 6 dimensions and 27 items. Conclusions Emotional and Social Dysfunction Scale is highly reliable and represent, and it can be used as a tool for Chinese stroke patients to assess emotional and social dysfunction,which can provide references for medical staff and patients′ family members to conduct targeted psychological intervention.
5.Effects of different concentrations of sevoflurane anesthesia on long-term learning and memory abilities in neonatal rats
Lai WANG ; Qingsheng XUE ; Yan LUO ; Qingwen ZENG ; Fujun ZHANG ; Buwei YU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2013;(2):191-193
Objective To evaluate the effects of different concentrations of sevoflurane anesthesia on longterm learning and memory abilities in neonatal rats.Methods Twenty-seven neonatal Sprague-Dawley rats of both sexes,aged 7 days,weighing 12-20 g,were randomly assigned into 3 groups (n =9 each):control group (C group),2% sevoflurane group (S1 group) and 3% sevoflurane group (S2 group).Groups C,S1 and S2 inhaled air,2 % sevoflurane and 3 % sevofluran for 4 h,respectively.The neonatal rats were reared to 35 days old and underwent open field test,to 36 days old and underwent Morris water maze test,and to 42 days old and underwent continuous multiple-trail inhibition avoidance training.Results Open field test:There was no significant difference in the movement time,movement speed and the time the animals spent in the central square among the 3 groups (P > 0.05).Morris water maze test:Compared with C group,the looking for platform latency on 2nd-5th days in S2 group and on 2nd-3rd days in S1 group was significantly prolonged,and the percentage of time of staying at the platform quadrant was decreased in S1 and S2 groups (P < 0.05 or 0.01).The looking for platform latency on 3rd4th days in S2 group was significantly longer than that in group S1 (P < 0.05).Continuous multiple-trail inhibition avoidance training:The latency detected at 24 h after training was significantly shorter in S1 and S2 groups than in group C (P < 0.05),and in group S2 than in S1 group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Sevoflurane anesthesia decreases the long-term learning and memory function in neonatal rats in a concentration-dependent manner.
6.Analysis of health monitoring results in the teaching environment of primary and secondary schools in Sichuan Province from 2017 to 2021
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(2):304-307
Objective:
To analyze the current situation of teaching environmental sanitation in primary and secondary schools in Sichuan Province from 2017 to 2021, and to provide basis for the development of teaching environmental sanitation intervention measures in Sichuan Province.
Methods:
A total of 7 510 primary and secondary schools were supervised and sampled from 2017 to 2021 according to the unified questionnaire. Descriptive statistical analysis method was used to analyze the monitoring results.
Results:
The overall pass rate from 2017 to 2021 is only 51.70% (3 883), a total of 2 282 were sampled in 2017 and 1 414 were qualified, with the pass rate was the highest (61.96%),a total of 1 768 were sampled in 2019 and 750 were qualified, with the lowest pass rate (42.42%). The pass rate of different testing items in each year from 2017 to 2021 and the pass rate of the same test item in different years from 2017 to 2021 were statistically significant ( P <0.05). A total of 2 095 samples were inspected in rural areas in five years, and 1 177 were qualified, with the highest pass rate (56.18%). In urban areas, a total of 2 124 samples were inspected in five years, and 1 040 were qualified, with the lowest pass rate (48.96%). In the five year period of primary school, a total of 4 867 schools were sampled, and 2 626 were qualified, with the highest pass rate (53.93%). There were statistically significant differences in the qualification rate of desks and chairs, classroom lighting, blackboard illumination, per capita area of classrooms, and per capita area of student dormitories in different regions ( χ 2=9.87, 17.51, 37.69, 75.43, 11.22, P <0.05), and there were statistically significant differences in the pass rates of classroom lighting, per capita area of classrooms, per capita area of student dormitories, and ventilation of classrooms and student dormitories between different school sections ( χ 2=9.16, 39.37, 79.56 , 31.37, P <0.05).
Conclusion
The teaching environment of primary and secondary schools in Sichuan Province needs to be improved continuously, the qualified rate of classroom lighting and desks and chairs is low, and the investment in weak links should be increased.
7.Academic thought and clinical experience of professor Chen Qiaolin in diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis
Zhixiang WANG ; Xiangyi TAO ; Qingwen LUO ; Yunhua LI
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2019;26(4):487-489
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an acute inflammatory and cell-damaging process of the pancreas. In this paper, using the AP onset location and its characteristics combined with review of the ancient and modern literatures and summary of the clinical practices, the professor Chen Qiaolin's academic ideas and clinical experiences in treating AP are introduced and demonstrated. Dr. Chen believes that the development of AP is a dynamic process, the key point is to grasp the Shaoyang syndrome complicated with Yangming, the internal administration of the self-modified Dachaihu decoction is the basic therapy accompanied by applying paste-like Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM attached on the acupoints and acupuncture for comprehensive treatment of AP, the therapeutic result is confirmed and its summary is as follows.
8.Non-motor Symptoms of Parkinson's disease Associated with Quality of Life
Xinghui HUANG ; Litao HUO ; Wei LIANG ; QIngwen WU ; Ying CUI ; Wei SUN ; Yichun LUO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(9):887-889
Objective To investigate the status about non-motor symptoms (NMS) in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and the effect on quality of life. Methods 50 PD patients and 50 normal controls were investigated with the NMS questionnaire and the Healthy Survey short form (SF-36), and analysed with Spearman correlation. Results 98% of PD patients presented NMS, and recent memory loss, restless legs,constipation were the most frequent. All the NMS were more frequent than in the controls (P<0.05) except sexual desire, sexual difficulties and nausea or vomiting. All the dimensions of SF-36 were significantly different between the groups (P<0.05). The symptoms of constipation,decline in recent memory, decreased attention, restless legs and sleep disorders correlated with the scores of SF-36 (P<0.05). Conclusion NMS is common in PD patients, and impacts their quality of life.
9.Analysis of factors related to hemocytopenia and interstitial lung disease secondary to primary Sj?gren's syndrome
Jing LUO ; Jiaqi CHEN ; Ziwei HUANG ; Lining ZHANG ; Qian HE ; Jianying YANG ; Xinbo YU ; Chuanhui YAO ; Qingwen TAO
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2021;25(6):393-397
Objective:To detect the factors related to hemocytopenia and interstitial lung disease (ILD) secondary to primary Sj?gren's syndrome (pSS) in in-patients.Methods:Clinical characteristics of patients with pSS hospitalized in China-Japan Friendship Hospital from March 2014 to October 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into different groups according to hemocytopenia and ILD. Chi-square test and Mann-Whitney U test were used to compare data in subgroups, and logistic regression were used to detect factors related to hemocytopenia and ILD secondary to pSS. Results:Five hundred and seventy-one inpatients with pSS were included in this study and the female: male ratio was 8∶1. Two hundred and seventy five of included patients had hemocytopenia (48.2%) and 180 patients had ILD (31.5%). Compared with patients without hemocytopenia, patients with hemocytopenia had higher ratio in low C3 [ OR=2.326, 95% CI(1.483, 3.650), P<0.01] and elevation of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) [ OR=1.912, 95% CI(1.233, 2.964), PP<0.01) . Compared with patients without ILD, patients with ILD showed higher ratio in male[ OR=2.509, 95% CI(1.269, 4.959), P<0.01) and fatigue [ OR=5.190, 95% CI(5.190, 13.931), P<0.01) , lower positive rate of anti-SSA antibody [ OR=0.392, 95% CI(0.230, 0.668), P<0.01) and anti-CENPB [ OR=0.337, 95% CI(0.145, 0.782), P<0.01] antibodies, and lower ratio in low C3[ OR=0.332, 95% CI(0.189, 0.582), P<0.01]. Conclusion:Low C3 and high ESR may be risk factors for developing hemocytopenia in patients with pSS. Men with pSS may be susceptible to ILD, while pSS patients with ILD may have lower ratio in positive anti-SSA antibody, positive anti-CENPB antibody and low C3. All of these findings are yet to be validated by future prospective cohort studies.
10.Analysis of 99 patients with hematopathies and aberrations of chromosome 6.
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2020;37(6):665-668
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the significance of chromosome 6 aberrations for the occurrence and prognosis of hematopathies.
METHODS:
Clinical data and the cytogenetic results of 99 patients with hematopathies and aberrations of chromosome 6 were analyzed.
RESULTS:
The patients mainly had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndrome. ALL was the most common among the selected disorders. Based on their main abnormalities, ALL patients were divided into +6/-6, 6p and 6q groups. No significant difference was found in the gender, hemoglobin and platelet count between the three groups (P> 0.05). The age and white cell count in those with 6q aberrations were significantly higher compared with the +6/-6 group (P< 0.05). Multivariate COX analysis suggested that the 6p/6q aberrations and age are risk factors for the prognosis. The 1-year overall survival rate of the 6p and 6q groups were lower than that of the +6/-6 group (P< 0.05).
CONCLUSION
Aberrations of chromosome 6 are common in B-cell disease, and patients with ALL and 6q aberration have a poorer prognosis. Analysis of chromosome 6 aberration has a significance for the prognosis.