1.Correlation analysis between cancer-related fatigue and quality of life of the colorectal cancer patients
Zhi LI ; Qiulan HU ; Mingjun HUANG ; Ka LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;29(20):20-23
Objective To investigate the relationship between cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and quality of life (QOL) of the colorectal cancer patients.Methods In this study,patients diagnosed definitely as colorectal cancer were enrolled from November 2010 to January 2011 in this hospital.Piper Fatigue Scale was used to assess the CRF and QLQ-C30 was used to assess the QOL.Results 74 patients were enrolled in this study,and among them 28 patients had CRF(37.84%).Patients with CRF was significantly worse in QOL than patients without CRF.Physical function,role function,emotional function,social function and the general health subscale had a negative correlation with CRF,while pain,fatigue and loss of appetite had a positive correlation with it.Conclusions CRF had an impact on QOL,and this study will provide some reference information when the nurses take measures to intervene CRF and improve QOL of the colorectal cancer patients.
2.Culture of multipotent cells isolated from human term placenta
Ling WANG ; Qiulan XU ; Zongning MIAO ; Jianzhong ZHU ; Wei HUANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2007;11(24):4824-4827
BACKGROUND: Some researches suggest that placenta is regarded as a new source of mesemchymal stem cells (MSCs). Adherent cells derived from placenta tissue have similar morphological characteristics and surface markers to MSCs; meanwhile, they can differentiate into osteoblasts and nerve cells.OBJECTIVE: To find a new source and way for MSCs separation.DESIGN: Observational study.SETTING: The Third People's Hospital of Wuxi.MATERIALS: Placenta was sourced from cesarean in our department of obstetrics and gynecology and provided confirmed consent from the relatives and ethics committee. The main reagents contained culture medium, sABC kit, DAB staining kit, caprine-anti-rat FITC, recombinant human basic fibroblast growth factor (rh-bFGF), rabbit-anti-human glial fibriliary acidic protein (GFAP).METHODS: The experiment was carried out in the Laboratory of Cells & Molecular Biology, the Third People's Hospital of Wuxi from May 2005 to August 2006. Placenta entity tissue was digested, adherent cells were cultured, morphological characteristics were observed, and growth curves of placenta-derived multipotent cells (PDMCs) in various generations were drawn. On the 1st and 7th days, supernatant was derived from cells in primary culture to measure content of β-glycerophosphate disodium (β-HCG) with chemiluminescence technique. In addition, expression of surface antigen and differentiating potency were detected at the same time. At 24 hours (at phase of nerve cells) and 2 weeks (at phase of osteoblasts) after inducible differentiation, cultured cells were dealt with routine immunocytochemical stain, and then they were observed under routine microscope or fluorescence microscope.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① Morphological indexes and growth curves of PDMCs; ② measurement of β-HCG in supernatant of PDMCs and expression of antigen of PDMCs with flow cytometer; ③ immunohistochemical analysis of PDMCs during and after inducible differentiation.RESULTS: ① Primary culture of PDMCs: After digestion of placenta tissue, a few of adherent cells were obtained and gradually formed thin and flat monolayer cells two weeks later. The monolayer cells grew like whirlpool or cluster. With the increase of cell density, soma was slenderer and slenderer and like fibroblast. ② Growth curves of PDMCs: Growth latency ranged from 2 to 8 days after cell inoculation. During this period, adherence was observed gradually but not obviously amplified. Eight days later, cells entered log growth phase. During this period, proliferation was active and cell process surrounding extended under phase contrast microscope. A lot of MSCs were observed in division phase between two nuclei. In addition, density was increased and cells connected to each other. Within 11-14 days, growth curve gradually entered platform phase. MSCs covered the bottom of bottle, cells slowly expanded, and primary culture stopped. ③ Measurement of β-HCG: Expression of β-HCG was not detected in supernatant at two time points. ④ Characteristics of surface antigen of PDMCs: PDMCs could express CD29, CD44 and CD105, but not CD34, CD45,CD19 and CD106. ⑤ Inducible differentiation of PDMCs: At 24 hours after inducing to nerve cells, form of PDMCs obviously changed, soma rebounded, refraction of nucleus was partially reinforced, structure was similar to dendrite and axis-cylinder, and positive neuro-specific enolase and GFAP were observed after staining.CONCLUSION:Placenta tissue contains PDMCs whose morphological function is similar to MSCs; in addition, placenta is regarded as an effective source of MSCs.
3.Effects of Resveratrol on Neonatal Rat Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis Induced by Hypoxia
Danni LIU ; Qiulan ZHOU ; Dan ZHU ; Xiulan HUANG
Journal of Medical Research 2006;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the effect of resveratrol(Res) on neonatal rat cardiomyocyte lesion induced by hypoxia. Methods The cardiomyocytes of neonatal rats were cultured in vitro and the model of cardiomyocytes hypoxia was established. The cardiomyocyte vitalities were determined by MTT assay. The cardiomyocyte apoptosis was detected by Hoechst33258 fluorescent staining. The levels of total antioxidant capacity(T-AOC) and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px) were measured as well. Results After the administration of hypoxia for 8, 12, 16 and 24 hours, the cardiomyocyte inhibitory was(22.13?3.22)%, (29.75?0.34)%, (37.43?6.42)% and (45.47?7.32)%, respectively. After the administration of hypoxia for 24 hours, the typical morphologic changes of apoptosis in cardiomyocytes were showed.The intracellular GSH-Px activity decreased from(46.96?8.36)U/ml to(27.13?4.76)U/ml (P
4.Dexmedetomidine versus remifentanil in combination with sevoflurane for gynecological laparoscopy
Qiulan HE ; Hui XU ; Meina LI ; Yang LI ; Laibao SUN ; Wenqi HUANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2011;31(6):667-670
Objective To compare the efficacy of dexmedetomidine versus remifentanil in combination with sevoflurane for gynecological laparoscopy. Methods Forty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients aged 18-64 yr with body mass index of 18-30 kg/m2 undergoing gynecological laparoscopy were randomly assigned to one of two groups ( n =20 each): dexmedetomidine group (group D) and remifentanil group (group R). Starting from 5 min before induction of anesthesia, dexmedetomidine was infused at 0.05 μg · kg - 1 · min- 1 in group D and remifentanil at 0.1 μg· kg- 1· min-1 in group R for 10 min, then dexmedetomidine infusion rate was increased to 0. 3 μg· kg-1 · h-1 and remifentanil infusion rate was increased to 0.15 μg· kg-1 · min-1 . Anesthesia was induced with propofol 1.5-2.0 mg/kg and fentanyl 2 μg/kg. Tracheal intubation was facilitated with cis-atracurium 0.15 mg/kg. Anesthesia was maintained with sevoflurane and fentanyl 1 μg/kg and intermittent iv boluses of cis-atracurium. Narcotrend index was maintained at 40-50. Blood sample was taken from external jugular vein for blood gas analysis and determination of serum concentrations of corticosteroid, norepinephrine and epinephrine before administration, at 5 min after intubation, at 10 min of aeroperitoneum and at 5 min after extubation. The pH value and concentrations of lactic acid and glucose were recorded. The time for recovery of spontaneous breathing, eye-opening time, extubation time, orientation time and perioperative side-effects were recorded. Numeric rating scale was used to assess the intensity of pain during 2 h after operation. The analgesics used were also recorded. Results The serum concentrations of norepinephrine and epinephrine were significanfly lower at 10 min of aeroperitoneum, the time for recovery of spontaneous breathing was shorter, eye-opening time longer and the incidence of shivering and nausea and vomiting lower, the percentage of patients requiring rescue opioids lower in group D than in group R ( P < 0.05). Conclusion The efficacy of dexmedetomidine combined with sevoflurane anesthesia is better than remifentanil combined with sevoflurane anesthesia for gynecological laparoscopy.
5.Clinical study of applying low molecular weight heparin calcium in different periods of reteplase for acute myocardial infarction
Suchun XIONG ; Wenhu LI ; Qiulan GUO ; Yichu CHEN ; Ganhai CHEN ; Wenping HUANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;35(6):4-6
Objective To compare the effect of applying low molecular weight heparin calcium in different periods of reteplase for acute myocardial infarction(AMI).Methods Ninety-one cases of AMI were divided into group A(30 cases),group B(30 cases)and group C(31 cases)by random digits table.The patients in three groups were given reteplase intravenous thrombolysis,and 5000 U low molecular weight heparin calcium was abdominal wall subcutaneous injections once 12 h at intravenous thrombolysis immediately(group A),after intravenous thrombolysis 6 h(group B)and 12 h(group C).They all were treated for 7-10 d.The rate of coronary artery recanalization,acute phase complication and adverse reaction were compared among three groups.Results The rate of coronary artery recanalization in group A,B and C was 76.7%(23/30),96.7%(29/30),74.2%(23/31)respectively.The rate of coronary artery recanalization in group B was significantly higher than that in group A and C(P < 0.05).The rate of acute phase complication and adverse reaction in group B[33.3%(10/30)]was significantly lower than that in group A and C[70.0% (21/30)and 61.3%(19/31)](P < 0.05).Conclusions After reteplase intravenous thrombolysis in 6 h,applying low molecular weight heparin calcium can significantly improve the rate of coronary artery recanalization and reduce the rate of acute phase complication and adverse reaction.
6.Genetic diagnosis of four combined deficiency of factor Ⅴ and Ⅷ patients
Yeling LU ; Xuefeng WANG ; Qiulan DING ; Jing DAI ; Guanqun XU ; Dandan HUANG ; Xiaodong XI ; Hongli WANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2010;33(7):618-624
Objective To investigate the genetic diagnosis and molecular pathogenesis of four patients with combined deficiency of coagulation factor Ⅴ and Ⅷ and their family members. Methods The APPT, FT, FⅤ: C, FⅧ: C were detected for phenotypic diagnosis. Thrombin generation assay was applied to determine the generation condition of thrombin in patients and healthy controls. Cenomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood using the TianGen RelaxCene Blood DNA System;amniotic fluid DNA was extracted with phenol-ethyl ether method. The LMAN1 and MCFD2 genes were analyzed by PCR. Gene mutations were detected with nucleotid sequences by using end-labeling dideoxy method. Results The APTT of Proband 1 was significantly prolonged to 88. 2s and her PT was prolonged to 19. 6 s. The combined deficiency was identified with FⅧ (FⅧ: C 24. 2% ) and FV(FⅤ: C 9. 1% ). Proband 2 and 3 were sisters. The coagulation studies revealed that both of them had prolonged APTT (71.6 s and 74.6 s respectively) and PT (22. 1 s and 18. 3 s respectively). The combined deficiency of FⅤ (FⅤ: C 7. 6% and 14. 5% respectively) and FⅧ( FⅧ: C 25% and 19.6% respectively) were identified. Proband 4 was detected to have the prolonged APTT (70.3 s),PT (18.2 s) and the deficiency of FⅤ(FⅤ: C 9. 4% ) and FⅧ (15. 7% ). The remaining phenotype indicators test of the 4 probands were normal. The diagnosis for the 4 probands was combined deficiency of factor Ⅴ and Ⅷ. The proband 1 was detected to have compound heterozygous mutations in LMAN1 gene while having the LMAN1 and MCFD2 direct gene sequencing. One mutation was a small insertion located on exon 8 [ nt912insA (X71661. 1)] that resulted in p. 305frameshiftX20 and her mother was detected to have the same heterozygous mutation on the the locus. The other mutation was located on exon 11: nt1366C > CT ( X71661. 1 ) , p. 456Arg > Stop which was inherited from her father. Amniocyte DNA was detected to have only one heterozygous mutaion [nt1366C > CT (X71661. 1) , 456Arg > Stop] inherited from the father. No mutation in MCFD2 gene was found in proband 1 and her parents. The analysis of the MCFD2 gene in proband 2 and 3 revealed a novel homozygous single base substitution (nt411T>C) in exon 4, which results in the exchange of the amino acid isoleucine by the amino acid threonine at amino acid position 136 (p. Ile136Thr). Sequencing of the whole LMAN1 gene showed that the proband 4 had one homozygous nonsence mutation in the exon 5 of the LMAN1 ( nt615C >T,p. 202 Arg> Stop). All of the 4 probands with combined deficiency of FⅤ and FⅧ showed declined endogenous thrombin potential in the thrombin generation tests. Conclusion The combined deficiency of FⅤ and FⅧ in the proband 1 results from the compound heterozygous mutations ( nt1366C > CT and nt912insA) in LMAN1 gene, which are inherited from her parents respectively. The prenatal genetic investigation for the patient mother with preganency indicates that the fetus is a female carrier with one mutation (nt1366C > CT) inherited from the father. The homozygous missence mutation ( nt411T > C, p. Ile136Thr) in the MCFD2 gene accounts for the proband 2 and 3. The daughter of the proband 2 is a carrier with a heterozygous mutation inherited from her mother. The homozygous nonsence mutation in the LMAN1 gene of the proband 4 results in the deficency of F Ⅴ and FⅧ.
7.A comparative study of cleaning effect before and after improvement of P′750 type endoscopic infu-sion pump sensing infusion
Jie TAN ; Xin FENG ; Qi SONG ; Jiao LYU ; Qiulan YU ; Yeli HUANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;(26):1991-1994
Objective To compare the cleaning effect of before and after improvement of P′750 type endoscopic infusion pump sensing infusion. Methods 240 cases of urinary calculi patients were divided into experimental group (120 cases) and control group (120 cases) according to the random number table method. Experimental group made improvements on P′750 type endoscopic infusion pump sensing infusion, Took latex transmission pipe, sampling module, metal fittings and parenteral nutrition infusion bags, disposable connecting pipe connection, and surgery using improved sensing infusion. The control group used unimproved sensing infusion. Results Visual inspection of cleaning pass rate before and after improvement sensing infusion were 85.83% (103/120), 99.17% (119/120), 5 times with light magnifier inspection were 78.33%(94/120), 97.50% (117/120), tampons method inspection were 75.83% (91/120), 95.83% (115/120), ATP bioluminescence monitoring were 70.83% (85/120), 91.67% (110/120), dry pass rate were 90.83%(109/120), 100.00% (120/120), cleaning and drying pass rate were significantly improved (χ2=18.296, 29.159, 32.986, 40.976, 11.528, all P<0.01). Cleaning time before and after improvement sensing infusion were (1 020.40±8.22) s, (539.30±8.70) s. Dry time were (1 199.35±26.70) s, (61.50±5.79) s. Cleaning and drying time were significantly shortened (t=440.340, 456.206, all P<0.01). Conclusion Improvement sensing infusion increased the quality of cleaning and drying, shortened the cleaning and drying time, ensured the quality of surgery using equipment, improved work efficiency, and provided a guarantee for the safe and smooth implementation of the surgery.
8.Analysis for the Complication and Prognosis of Modified Extended Morrow Procedure in Patients With Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
Yanbo ZHANG ; Shuo CHANG ; Shuiyun WANG ; Qinjun YU ; Haibo HUANG ; Chen SHI ; Yanhai MENG ; Qiulan YANG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2015;(6):520-524
Objective: To summarize the major post-operative complication of modiifed extended Morrow procedure in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) and to explore the major factors affecting its prognosis. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 139 consecutive HOCM patients who received the procedure by same surgeon in our hospital from 2012-06 to 2014-07. There were 87 male and 52 female patients with the age of (10-67) years, body weightof (26-105) kg and pre-operative left ventricular outlfow tract peak gradient (LVOTPG) of (84.48 ± 44.75) mmHg. Concomitant operations were performed with known cardiac disease as necessary. Pre- and post-operative echocardiography, ECG and chest X-ray were examined to assess the adequacy of resection and mitral valve structure and function. Results: There was no peri-operative death. 73/139 (53%) patients received simple modiifed expanded Morrow procedure, the other 66 (47%) patients received concomitant surgery including 21 patients with coronary artery bypass grafting, 15 mitral valve plasty, 7 mitral valve replacement, 10 tricuspid valve plasty, 2 aortic valve replacement, 3 modiifed Maze procedure, 2 unblock of right ventricular outlfow tract, 2 sub aortic membrane resection, 1 ventricular aneurysm resection. The mechanical ventilation time was (24.05±36.74) hours, post-operative ICU and in-hospital stays were (2.85±3.18) days and (10.11±4.57) days; the complications included arrhythmia in 108 cases, pleural effusion in 25 cases, secondary intubation in 1 case, tracheotomy in 1 case, hemoifltration in 1 case, intra-aortic balloon pump in 1 case, back into ICU in 3 cases; no pneumothorax, secondary thoracotomy/operation. The post-operative left atrial diameter, LVOTPG, inter-ventricular septal thickness and LVEF were all decreased; mitral valve closed well or with mild regurgitation, systolic anterior motion (SAM) basically disappeared. The major factors for delayed ICU stay included age≥55 years, female, CPB time≥120 min, AOC time≥90 min, the patients combining with arrhythmia and right ventricular dysfunction. Late follow-up presented that the patients were almost without the symptoms, NYHA classiifcation at (I-II), no late death, complication or re-operation. Conclusion: Modified expand Morrow procedure has good surgical and short/late post-operative effects, concomitant operation does not increase the complication and mortality; correction of arrhythmia and improving right ventricular function at peri-operative period are important for treating the relevant patients.
9.Analysis of early results of adult congenital heart disease underwent surgical correction
Rongyuan ZHANG ; Yanbo ZHANG ; Keming YANG ; Haibo HUANG ; Chen SHI ; Yanhai MENG ; Shuo CHANG ; Qiulan YANG ; Zina LIU ; Lingfeng LIU
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2016;32(2):80-83
Objective To summarize 500 cases of surgical experience in restoration of adult congenital heart disease ( ACHD) treatment and early postoperative.Methods During January 2012 to December 2014 in Fuwai Hospital, 500 cases of ACHD treated by operation were chosen to collect the clinical data .We divided the groups according to whether the case was a complex malformation and whether the case had an ICU retention time is more than the 5 days.Results The average age was 35, the average weight was 59 kg.The operation average cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB) time was 102min.The average ICU treatment time was 2 days, the average duration of mechanical ventilation was 23 hours, 3 early deaths occurred.The complex malformation group had younger age and less weight than the simple malformation group , the complex malformation group had longer time of cardiopulmonary bypass time, aortic cross clamping time, mechanical ventilation time and ICU treatment time, had higher rate of complication and blood transfusion peri-operative period than the simple malformation group.(P<0.05) The group of ICU retention time less than 5 days had higher rate of the male proportion, had younger age and less weigh, had longer time of cardiopulmonary bypass time , mechanical ventilation time and ICU treatment time , had higher rate of complication and blood transfusion peri-operative period than the control group(P <0.01).Conclusion Although ACHD patients have long medical history and complicated pathological and physiological changes , when they get proper surgical operation and periopera-tive treatment, they should obtain satisfied effect.Professional medical team or organization service for the ACHD patient is very important and urgent to build.
10.Study on the molecular mechanism of the inherited factor X deficiency in three unrelated families
Qiong CHEN ; Jiawei ZHOU ; Qiulan DING ; Xuefeng WANG ; Jing DAI ; Dandan HUANG ; Yeling LU ; Guanqun XU ; Liwei ZHANG ; Xiaodong XI ; Hongli WANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2010;33(9):834-839
Objective To identify the clinical features, the molecular diagnosis and the molecular mechanism of three unrelated factor X deficiency families. Methods Three probands were male and the diagnosis was validated by coagulant parameters. The F X coagulation activity ( F X∶ C ) and antigen (FX∶ Ag) were tested by clotting test and ELISA method. The cross-corrected test was used to rule out the inhibitor of FX in plasma. Thrombin generation test was evaluated. The antigen and the molecule weight of the FX in plasma were measured with western blotting. Gene mutations were analyzed in the probands and their family members with PCR and DNA sequencing. FX expression plasmids were constructed and transientby being transfected into 293T cells. FX: C and FX: Ag of the expression products were tested. Results APTT and PT in proband 1 were obviously prolonged, 113.4 s and 62.3 s, respectively. And there was no inhibitor in plasma. The thrombin generation was lower compared to normal reference. APTT and PT in proband 2 were 56. 5 s and 28.7 s. There was no inhibitor in the plasma. The thrombin generation was 1 101.5 nmol · min. APTT and PT in proband 3 were 117.3 s and 44. 3 s. The thrombin generation was 782.5 nmol · min. FX∶ C and FX∶ Ag in proband 1 were 1.4% and 3.6%, with a homozygous mutation in FX gene (Ser425→Pro). In vitro expression of the mutation showed a normal synthesis in the cell but secretion dysfuntion. In proband 2 F X: C and F X: Ag were 2. 2% and 5. 5%, with two heterozygous mutations in FX gene (Ala-29→Pro and Phe324→Leu). The Ala-29 → Pro mutation led to significantly reduced expressions of FX in both cell lysate and cell culture supernatants compared to wild-type plasmid,(41.32 ±5.21 )% and(6. 30 ± 1.84)% respectively. However Phe324→Leu mutation almost did not affect the FX synthesis. FX: C and FX: Ag in proband 3 were 2. 2% and 35%, with two heterozygous mutations in FX gene( Ala235→Thr and Arg347→Cys). The expressions of these two mutant FX proteins in cell lysate were similar to those of wild-type but obviously lower in the supernatant. Conclusions Five mutations of F X gene are found in this study. These mutations (Ser425Pro, Phe324Leu, Ala235Thr and Arg347Cys)can not affect F X protein synthesis. However Ala-29Pro mutation can reduce F X protein synthesis and cause secretion dysfunction.