1.Advances in the research of anti-organ fibrosis drugs
Qiang REN ; Lu-yong ZHANG ; Zheng LI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2020;55(11):2510-2528
Fibrosis is a pathological process characterized by tissue scars and can occur in many organs of the human body. Organ fibrosis is manifested by increased fibrous connective tissue and reduced parenchymal cells in organ tissues, which can lead to destruction of organ structures and reduced function, which seriously endangers human health. Current strategies for treating organ fibrosis include: blocking the transforming growth factor-
2.Cerebellar mutism and childhood medulloblastoma
Yunmei LIANG ; Yansong LU ; Jin ZHANG ; Siqi REN ; Fang GUO
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2015;(9):813-816
Objective To investigate the relationships among cerebellar mutism (CM), relapsed medulloblastoma (MB) and the primary tumor location.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted in 114 children over 3 years old with MB from November 2011 to April 2015.ResultsThe median onset age was 84.7 months (36.4 to 184.7 months) in 114 children with MB (77 boys and 37 girls), of whom there were 48 cases of recurrence. There were twenty two cases of CM and the overall incidence of CM was 19.3% (22/114). The incidence of CM was 19.7% (13/66) in non-recurrent cases and 18.8% (9/48) in recur-rent cases, and there was no signiifcant difference between two groups (P=0.899). The incidence of CM was 17.6% (9/51) in cas-es with primary tumor in the fourth ventricle, 7.1% (1/14) in cases with primary tumor in the cerebellar vermis, 21.4% (3/14) in cases with primary tumor in both fourth ventricle and cerebellar vermis, 45.5% (5/11) in cases with primary tumor in fourth ven-tricle and other parts of the brain, and 50.0% (4/8) in cases with primary tumor in cerebellar vermis and other parts of the brain. No CM incidence was observed in cases with primary tumor in central nerve system except for the fourth ventricle and cerebellar vermis. The incidence of CM between the cases with fourth ventricle/cerebellar vermis involvement and those without fourth ventricle/ cerebellar vermis involvement had signiifcant difference (P=0.039). ConclusionsThere is no relationship between CM and relapsed MB. Children with MB whose primary tumor is located in the fourth ventricle and/or the cerebellar vermis is susceptible to CM.
3.SIMPP analysis on class attendance of students
Chunni ZHANG ; Zhiyu REN ; Ou TAO ; Lu AI ; Yun WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2015;(7):676-680
In recent years, lower and lower class attendance has plagued the quality of uni-versity teaching. To solve this problem, this study conducted a questionnaire survey in accordance with the concepts of the Education Reform microscopic systems engineering and the method of SIMPP. The results showed that factors affecting student classroom attendance included two aspects: the sub-jective and objective factors. Indicators related to the subjective factors were: the personal attitude when faced with failure exams, the personal learning interest and personal grasp of the main source of knowledge. Indicators related to the objective factors were: school and teachers. Also, this study gave some suggestions on how to improve students' classroom attendance to provide data basis and refer-ence for further study on class attendance.
4.SIMPP analysis on self-recognized learning effectiveness of students
Zhiyu REN ; Chunni ZHANG ; Ou TAO ; Lu AI ; Yun WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2015;(7):659-662
College students' self cognition of the learning effectiveness influences their learning behavior greatly. Focusing on college students' self cognition of their learning effectiveness, and then standardizing their learning behavior is one of the important work of educators in colleges. Therefore this paper has designed the questionnaire of the influencing factors of learning effectiveness self cog-nition, used SIMPP analysis method to analyze it, and set up the relation model. The analysis shows that college students' self cognition of learning effectiveness is influenced not only by students' dili-gence level and the recognition degree of specialized subject, but also by the factors such as the attitude when you get the bad results. The result provides data basis and scientific basis for future practice and relevant research for educators in colleges.
5.Vascularization of vascular endothelial growth factor and collagen I modified beta-tricalcium phosphate porous scaffolds
Mengyi LU ; Yi REN ; Wanqing HU ; Yuan GUI ; Longcheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(12):1839-1845
BACKGROUND:The auditory ossicle chain reconstruction is stil an important method to treat conductive deafness. Although a great variety of materials have been applied, the blood supply of otosteon after the implantation is ignored. Moreover, there is no real bone formed.
OBJECTIVE:To observe the angiogenesis of vascular endothelial growth factor and col agen I modifiedβ-tricalcium phosphate porous scaffold which is implanted into the otocyst of guinea pig.
METHODS:Total y 60 guinea pigs were randomly divided into experimental group (vascular endothelial growth factor and col agen I modifiedβ-tricalcium phosphate porous scaffold), col agen I control group (col agen I modifiedβ-tricalcium phosphate porous scaffold) and blank control group (β-tricalcium phosphate porous scaffold). The guinea pigs were executed under anesthesia at weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively. The surface of scaffolds was observed by scanning electron microscopy. The angiogenesis of scaffolds were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining and CD34 immunohistochemistry staining, and then the microvascular density was counted. The osteogenesis of the scaffolds was observed by toluidine blue staining.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Endothelial cel proliferation and lumen formation could be observed after 1 week in the experimental group, and the angiogenesis reach the peak after 3 weeks with traffic branches formedbetween micropores. In the other two groups, the lumen formed at 2 weeks but no traffic branches were visible. The sprouting of new blood vessels in the pores were observed more in the experimental group than the other two groups (P<0.05). The adherence and proliferation of cel s could be examined in the surface and pores of the scaffold by scanning electron microscope. After 4 weeks, the osteogenesis could be observed by toluidine blue staining, especial y in the experimental group. These findings suggest that the vascular endothelial growth factor and col agen I modifiedβ-tricalcium phosphate porous scaffold can realize an effective vascularization in the environment of guinea pigs’ middle ear. What’s more, the scaffold also can promote bone formation.
6.A comparative study on clinical effect of Naukan therapy and health education in patients with alcohol dependence
Yanting YUAN ; Qinfeng ZHANG ; Qingtao REN ; Yingzhi LU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2013;22(11):1010-1013
Objective To explore Naukan therapy and health education combined with drug treatment clinical efficacy in the treatment of alcohol dependence.Methods The 66 cases of male alcohol dependent patients were randomly divided into study group (33 cases) and control group (33 cases),and both of patients were taking generic drugs.The study group was given Naukan treatment (including centralized within concept and dispersion Vipassana),and the control group received health education (including collective health education and individual health education).Duration of treatment was 4 weeks,the total number of hours were 55.5 h,56 h.Obsessive compulsive drinking scale(OCDS),social support rating scale (SSRS),Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory (MMPI) for the two groups before and after treatment; and follow-up the rate of recovery drink three months after hospital discharge.Results ① OCDS score after treatment in the study group was lower than that in the control group,the difference was statistically significant ((48.21 ± 2.05) vs.(54.15 ± 2.01),t =11.885,P<0.01).②After treatment SSRS total score,objective support,subjective support,social utilization factor scores were higher than those in the control group,and differences were statistically significant ((49.05±5.63)vs.(40.15±6.50),t=5.946,P=0.000) ; ((14.32±3.51) vs.(8.72±6.22),t=4.504,P< 0.05) ; (27.02±4.26) vs.(19.45±4.92),t=6.682,P=0.000; (10.02±3.30) vs.(7.52±3.86),t=2.828,P=0.006).③MMPI with schizophrenia (Sc),paranoia (Pa),mental weakness (Pt),psychopathy (Pd) ie 8/6/7/4 model-based in two groups,and Sc,Pa,Pd,Pt dimensions of the original sub in study group were lower than those in the control group after treatment,in addition to outside Pt differences were statistically significant ((25.43 ± 6.76) vs.(29.01 ± 6.72),t =2.158,P=0.035; (14.12±6.01) vs.(18.32±6.42),t=2.744,P=0.008; (18.63±6.85) vs.(23.29±6.12),t=2.342,P=0.022).④Redrinking rate in study group was 39.39% (11/33),and 72.73% (24/33)in the control group,the difference was statistically significant(x2 =7.44,P<0.05).Conclusion The Naukan therapy combined with general drug treatment can solve the problem of patients with alcohol dependenceof alcohol dependence in the psychological and physiological aspects,and its efficacy is superior to general health education combined drug therapy.
7.Clinical effects of treating 72 patients with chronic renal failure and hemodialysis by warming kidney and invigorating spleen
Ling LU ; Lanmei ZHANG ; Jun WU ; Li REN ; Guo LIU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(8):695-698
Objective To observe the effect of nutritional status change on hemodialysis patients of chronic renal failure and deficiency of spleen and kidney treated bytraditional Chinese medicine(TCM) of warming kidney and invigorating spleen. Methods In our center, 146 patients who were diagnosed chronic renal failure belonging to deficiency of spleen and kidney in TCM were received hemodialysis between Jun2012 and May2013. All patients were randomly divided into a treatment group (n=72) and a control group (n=74). 74 patients in the control groupreceived conventional hemodialysis and medicine treatment, and 72 patients in treatment group received conventional hemodialysis、medicine treatment and TCM treatment of warming kidney and invigorating spleen. The comprehensive nutritional assessment of all patients were treated by modified SGAN method (MQSGAN), anthropometric, biochemical and laboratory examination before and 6 monthsafter the treatment. Results The treatment group patients of modified SGAN(9.58±3.15), BMI (body mass index 19.34±0.52) Kg/m2, MAC(upper arm circumference 27.51±1.95)cm, TSF(tricepsskinfold thickness 12.92± 2.42) mm and MAMC(upper arm muscle circumference 23.64±1.96)cm were significantly improved compared with the control g roup(respectively data 13.23±3.14, 17.29±0.76) Kg/m2, (24.01±2.55, 10.58±2.71) mm, (20.71±2.04)cm, P<0.05,and treatment group patients with ALB(serum albumin 38.19±1.95)g/L, PA(prealbumin 2.23±0.16)g/L, TF(transferrin 0.21±0.04)g/L, CH(cholesterol 4.02±0.26)mmol/L, BUN(blood urea nitrogen 19.58±2.17)mmol/L and SCr (creatinine 869.54±79.15)mmol/L were significant improved also compared with the control group(respectively data 33.73±1.31)g/L, (1.67±0.25)g/L, (0.17±0.02)g/L, (3.22± 0.46)mmol/L, (16.27±1.12)mmol/L, (792.73±71.65)mmol/L, P<0.05. Conclusion Traditional Chinese medicine of warming kidney and invigorating spleen can improve the nutritional status and quality of life on patients with chronic renal failure belonging to deficiency of spleen and kidney type during hemodialysis.
8.Study on the role of axon guidance factor Semaphorin 5A in the invasion and metastasis of human gastric cancer
Guoqing PAN ; Xiangling ZHANG ; Junyu REN ; Jianbo LU ; Hongmei FU
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2012;32(2):103-107
Objective To explore the correlation between axon guidance factor Semaphorin 5A and clinicopathological features and its role in the invasion and metastasis of gastric cancer.Methods The expression of Semaphorin 5A in gastric cancer tissues of 171 patients with different gender,age,histological type and TNM stage was detected with immunohistochemistry assay.The expression of Semaphorin 5A was determined by Western blotting assay in gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 and MKN-45 with metastatic ability and gastric cancer cell lines SNU-1 and AGS without metastatic ability.With RNA interfere technique(RNAi),Semaphorin 5A siRNA expression vector was constructed and transfected into gastric cancer cell line SGC7901.The stable gastric cancer cell line down-expressing Semaphorin 5A was established.The effect of Semaphorin 5A gene silencing on the adhesion,migration and invasion of gastric cancer cell was examined by cell adhesion test,wound healing test and transwell chamber assays.Results The expression level of Semaphorin 5A was correlated with the differentiation degree of gastric cancer(x2 =6.32,P =0.01),lymphnode metastasis(x2 =7.68,P=0.01)and distant metastasis of gastric cancer(x2 =13.67,P =0.00),not correlated with age(x2 =0.21,P=0.79),gender(x2=1.79,P=0.15)and the depth of gastric cancer invasion(x2=1.34,P=0.55).The expression of Semaphorin 5A in cell lines SGC7901 and MKN-45 was significantly higher than that of cell lines SNU-1 and AGS(P<0.01).Semaphorin 5A gene silencing significantly suppressed the adhesion,migration and invasion abilities of gastric cancer cells.Conclusion Semaphorin 5A may play a catalytic role in the invasion and metastasis of gastric cancer through increasing the adhesion,migration and invasion abilities of gastric cancer cell.
9.Evaluation of right ventricular modality and function in patients with arial septal defect by single cardiac cycle real-time three dimensional echocardiography
Aiyun DENG ; Ming BAI ; Lu ZHANG ; Fengxia REN ; Tianrui LIU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2013;(5):394-397
Objective To investigate the right ventricular morphology and function of patients with atrial septal defects by single beat real-time three-dimensional echocardiography.Methods Thirty-four healthy volunteers and twenty-seven ASD patients were enrolled consecutively as normal controls and the ASD group respectively.Single cardiac cycle real-time three dimensional echocardiography was performed in all to evaluate parameters concerning modality and systolic function of participants' right ventricle.The relationship of indexed right ventricular end diastolic volume (IEDVRV) and end systolic volume(IESVRV)with mean pulmonary arterial pressure measured through cardiac catheter and systolic pulmonary artery pressure calculated though the three tricuspid regurgitation were observed.Results Indexed right ventricular end diastolic volume (IEDVRv),end systolic volume(IESVRV),right ventricular stroke volume (ISVRV) and right ventrieular ejection fraction (RVEF) were greater in the ASD group than in controls (P < 0.05).IEDVRv and IESVRV had positive relation with pulmonary pressure measured by cardiac catheter and systolic pulmonary artery pressure calculated though the three tricuspid regurgitation.Conclusions Single cardiac cycle real-time three dimensional echocardiography has an obvious advantage than normal test in evaluating the change of the right ventricular function and shapes,furthermore,single cardiac cycle real-time three dimensional echocardiography can indirectly determined the pressure of the pulmonary without wound.
10.Application of zingiberol combined with purple burn ointment in prevention of chemotherapy-induced phlebitis
Hong LU ; Jianhua REN ; Chungui ZHANG ; Minzhao XU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(20):54-55
Objective To explore the effect of zingiberol combined with purple burn ointment in prevention of chemotherapy- induced phlebitis. Methods 200 cases of peripheral intravenous chemotherapy were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group with 100 cases in each. The control group was given conventional infusion chemotherapy drugs, the experimental group used zingiberol combined with purple bum ointment to embrocate the skin around the vein to prevent phlebitis. After chemotherapy, the results were observed and recorded. Results The incidence of phlebitis in the experimental group significantly reduced compared with the control group. Conclusions Embrocation with zingiberol and purple burn ointment can prevent chemotherapy-induced phlebitis, which is simple with significant effect.