1.Cell proliferation and apoptosis in squamous carcinoma of cervix after neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Li WANG ; Fenghua LIU ; Ruonan LIU
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(15):-
Objective To determine the effect of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for cervix cancer on cell proliferation and apoptosis. Methods A total of 24 patients with squamous carcinoma of the cervix (SCC) were treated with one cycle of cisplatin combined with hydroxycamptothecine, bleomycin regimen. The expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and apoptosis index (AI) were detected before and after NAC with flow cytometry and TUNEL. Results Clinical response was 58.3% (14/24). Before and after NAC, the expression of PCNA were (0.386?0.078) and (0.125?0.040) respectively and AI were (0.052?0.027) and (0.248?0.078). Significant difference of PCNA and AI could be observed before and after NAC (t=22.859, t=16.06, P
2.Roles of type 2 innate lymphoid cells in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma
Dandan WANG ; Ruonan CHAI ; Feifei QI ; Song BAI ; Beixing LIU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2016;36(8):634-638
Type 2 innate lymphoid cells ( ILC2s) are recently identified members of the innate lymphoid cell ( ILC) family. These cells are capable of producing Th2-type cytokines such as IL-5 and IL-13 in response to epithelial cell-derived cytokines IL-25 and IL-33 and play critical roles in allergic diseases such as bronchial asthma. Further investigations on ILC2s will enhance the better understanding of type 2 immune responses and may provide new strategies for the treatment of allergic asthma. In this review, we fo-cus on the origin, location and biological function of ILC2s as well as their possible roles in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma.
3.An analysis of Mycoplasma detection and drug sensitivity test of 3 127 urogenital tract infection women
Jing LIU ; Minglei ZHANG ; Xueting BAI ; Jiao MENG ; Ruonan CAI
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2014;(19):2622-2623
Objective To analyze Mycoplasma detection and drug sensitivity test of 3 127 urogenital tract infection women ,and to provides important basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment .Methods Mycoplasma detection and drug sensitivity of 3 127 uro-genital tract infection women were detected .Results Among 3 127 cases ,1 800 patients were detected Mycoplasma ,and the posi-tivity was 57 .6% .The infection rates of Ureaplasma urealyticum(Uu) ,Mycoplasma hominis(Mh) and Uu+ Mh mixed infection were 46 .2% ,1 .2% ,10 .1% .Uu was sensitive to minocycline ,doxycycline and clarithromycin .Mh was sensitive to minocycline , doxycycline and josamycin .Uu+ Mh mixed infection was sensitive to minocycline ,doxycycline and josamycin .Conclusion Myco-p lasma infections have been the major pathogen of urogenital tract diseases ,the clinical treatment should be based on drug sensitivity test .
4.Effect of TPh on cell HepG-2 cell cycle, apoptosis and related gene expression of hepatocellular carcinoma
Ruonan JIAN ; Lei FAN ; Lijuan LIU ; Chen MA ; Ling LI
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(2):15-19
Objective To investigate the effect of different concentrations of TPh on hepatoma cells , cell viability and and its possible mechanisms of anti-tumor.Methods The inhibitory rate of hepatoma cells and cell viability on different concentrations of TPh and time were measured by MTT assay;The morphological changes of apoptosis were observed by Hoechst 33258 straining; Cell cycle distribution was evaluated by flow cytometry (FCM).The protein expression of Bcl-2 and Bax were detected by Western blot analysis.Results MTT assay showed that TPh inhibited the proliferation of HepG-2 cells in a dose-dependent manner, and the inhibitory rate increased with the increase of concentration.The inhibitory rate was 50.9% (P<0.01).The results of Hoechst 33258 staining showed that the fluorescence intensity of hepatocellular carcinoma cells was light blue in fluorescence microscopy and bright blue fluorescence in apoptotic hepatocarcinoma cells, and the apoptosis of hepatocarcinoma cells increased with the increase of drug concentration.The percentage of cells in G0/G1 phase increased with the increase of cell cycle, and the ratio of cells in S phase was decreased in G2/M phase compared with blank control group (P<0.05);Western blot results showed that compared with the blank control group, TPh inhibited the proliferation of Bcl-2 cells in a concentration-dependent manner ( P <0.05 ) , and the number of apoptotic cells increased with the increase of drug concentration (P<0.05), and the ratio of Bcl-2/Bax in the TPh group decreased significantly (P<0.05), and the expression of Bax gene increased. Conclusion TPh inhibits cell proliferation, promotes apoptosis and induces HepG-2 to block G0/G1 phase.Its mechanism may increase the expression of Bax and decrease Bcl-2 protein expression.
5.Diagnosing and treating endometriosis-related fibrosis based on the perspective of the traditional Chinese medicine theory of "coldness produces turbid yin"
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;47(9):1185-1190
Endometriosis is a prevalent disease in gynecology. The symptoms of endometriosis are challenging to treat,affect various organs,and persist in the body,adversely impacting patients' quality of life. Endometriosis-related fibrosis is a primary cause of dysmenorrhea,infertility,and chronic pelvic pain,which represents the main pathological feature of endometriosis. Traditional Chinese medicine identifies blood stasis as the primary pathological basis of endometriosis,emphasizing the use of treatments to promote blood circulation and resolve stasis. The traditional Chinese medicine theory,"coldness produces turbid yin",suggests that coldness plays a crucial role in the formation of blood stasis and damp phlegm. Coldness is harmful to yang qi,leading to the accumulation of blood stasis and damp phlegm in the body,which can cause endometriosis. Based on this theory,the etiology and pathogenesis of endometriosis were discussed in stages. "Strong coldness coagulation is blood stasis,turbidity generating abdominal masses" is the first etiological factor. The progress stage is "yang qi deficiency is difficult to resolve cold blood stasis,and fibrosis is formed over a long period". According to the pathogenesis characteristics at different stages,the treatment concept for endometriosis is warming yang to resolve turbidity and blood stasis. During the initial stage of disease treatment,the treatment principle is primarily based on dispersing cold,activating blood circulation,and removing damp phlegm and blood stasis. The primary treatment is to improve yang qi to dissipate turbidity and circulate blood,and eliminate stasis to reduce abdominal masses if endometriosis is challenging to treat over a long period. In conclusion,endometriosis can be treated when blood stasis and damp phlegm are dissipated,and endometriosis-related fibrosis can be treated to clear abdominal masses when yang qi is filling the body.
6.Prenatal diagnosis and pregnancy outcomes in 42 fetuses with pleural effusion
Qinghua WU ; Xiyang MA ; Huirong SHI ; Xiangdong KONG ; Huina LIU ; Zhenling WEI ; Nan BAI ; Junhong ZHAO ; Ruonan ZHU ; Shumin REN ; Ning LIU ; Qiaoling BAI
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2017;20(7):521-526
Objective To investigate the value of prenatal diagnosis in identifying the etiology and predicting the prognosis of fetal pleural effusion (FPE).Methods Forty-two cases of FPE were recruited in this study from January 2012 to September 2016.Ultrasound scan and genetic tests were performed on all fetuses.Seven fetuses with severe FPE were given pleurocentesis.Pregnancy outcomes of all the fetuses were followed up.Results FPE was commonly accompanied with other abnormalities,such as ascites,hydrops,hydramnion,hygroma colli,abnormal posturing,joint contractures,arrhythmia and micromandible.Chromosomal abnormality was detected in 11 fetuses (26.2%),of which ten were further confirmed by karyotype analysis,including six with 45,X,three trisomy 21 and one trisomy 18,and one was detected with a 9.83 Mb uniparental disomy (UPD) located at 12q24.21q24.31 by gene chip.One fetus was diagnosed with--SEA/--SEA thalassemia.All of the 12 families decided to terminate the pregnancies after genetic counseling.Among the other 30 fetuses,seven with severe FPE and normal karyotype underwent pleurocentesis.Five of the seven cases were with favorable outcomes,one with progressive hydrops was aborted and one neonate with severe hydrops died after birth.Spontaneous regression of FPE with good outcome was found in two cases.Parents of the other 21 fetuses chose to terminate the pregnancies.Conclusions Prenatal diagnosis is important to identify the etiology and predict the outcome of FPE.Chromosomal abnormality is a relatively common cause of FPE,and 45,X and trisomy 21 are the most common abnormalities.Intrauterine intervention is beneficial for FPE without chromosomal or other definite genetic abnormalities.Genetic test may be of great value for pregnant counseling.
7.CD4+T cells mediate respiratory syncytial virus(RSV)-induced airway inflammation through secre-ting Th2 cytokines
Song BAI ; Yulin CUI ; Ruonan CHAI ; Yue FAN ; Beixing LIU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2017;37(10):747-752
Objective To investigate the role of CD4+T cells in airway inflammation induced by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. Methods Animal models of acute RSV infection were estab-lished. Lung tissues were stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) to observe histopathological changes. Total number of CD4+T cells and the number of CD4+T cells secreting Th1/Th2 cytokines (IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13) in spleen were detected by flow cytometry. Adoptive transfer of CD4+T cells was performed to identify the role of CD4+T cells in RSV-induced airway inflammation. Results RSV infection increased the total number of splenic CD4+T cells,particularly Th2-type CD4+T cells. The absolute numbers of IL-4/IL-5/IL-13-secreting CD4+T cells were increased significantly after RSV infection. Furthermore, adoptive transfer of CD4+T cells into BALB/c mice not only promoted the infiltration of mononuclear cells in lung,but also enhanced the secretion of Th2 cytokines during RSV infection. Conclusion CD4+T cells are involved in RSV-induced airway inflammation through secreting Th2 cytokines.
8.Influence of carbohydrate and fiber intakes on age at menarche in Chinese girls
CHEN Yue, DUAN Ruonan, GAO Wanke, LIU Xueting, DUAN Ruotong, CHENG Guo
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(2):203-206
Objective:
To explore the relationship between premenarchal dietary carbohydrate and dietary fiber intakes and age at menarche in Chinese girls.
Methods:
Based on dietary and menarcheal information on 750 girls from the Chinese Health and Nutrition Survey, multivariate linear regression models and logistic models were used to analyze the influence of dietary carbohydrate and dietary fiber intakes before menarche onset and age at menarche. Carbohydrate intake was replaced by engergg ratio carbohydrate for a sensitivity analysis.
Results:
Adjusting for residence, per capita household income, body mass index standard deviation score, and energy intake, higher intake and higher energy ratio of carbohydrate were associated with later age at menarche(P<0.01). Compared to girls at the lowest tertile of carbohydrate intake level, those at the highest tertile had a 0.35 years(2.8%) delay in age at menarche, while 55% decreased[OR(95%CI)=0.45(0.30-0.69)]. Dietary fiber intake was not associated with age at menarche in any model(P>0.2).
Conclusion
Girls with higher premenarcheal carbohydrate intake experienced menarche later, while dietary fiber intake was not associated with age at menarche.
9.Dynamic changes in blood flow and function of the heart using 13N-NH3 PET gated myocardial perfusion imaging in Beagle dogs after local heart irradiation
Junyan ZHU ; Jianbo SONG ; Rui YAN ; Zhifang WU ; Jianzhong LIU ; Li LI ; Xianhai XU ; Ruonan WANG ; Sijin LI
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2018;38(7):471-475
Objective To investigate the value of local myocardial blood flow and myocardial function parameters in monitoring the dynamic changes of radiation induced heart disease (RIHD) using 13NNH3 PET gated myocardial perfusion imaging(GMPI).Methods Six healthy male Beagle dogs underwent 13N-NH3 PET GMPI 1 week before irradiation and 3,6 and 12 months after irradiation in the anterior wall of the left ventricle with a single dose of 20 Gy.Global myocardial function parameters including left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF),end-diastolic volume (EDV),end-systolic volume (ESV),and regional myocardial function parameters including wall motion (WM),wall thickening (WT),end-diastolic perfusion (EDP),end-systolic perfusion (ESP) before and after irradiation were compared by repeated measures analysis of variance and paired t test.Results There were no significant changes between EDV,ESV and LVEF at baseline and those at 3 months after irradiation.EDV at 6 months after irradiation still had no change,compared with baseline value and EDV at 3 months after irradiation,but ESV was increased and LVEF was decreased.Twelve months after irradiation,ESV was further expanded,LVEF was further reduced,and EDV began to increase (F values:20.974-177.846,all P<0.05).Compared with the baseline,WM,WT,EDP and ESP were increased in 10%(2/20),20%(4/20),10%(2/20) and 15%(3/20) of myocardial segments at 3 months after irradiation (t values:14.446-672.315,all P<0.05);those parameters were decreased in 15%(3/20),20%(4/20),15%(3/20) and 25%(5/20) of myocardial segments at 6 months after irradiation (t values:18.171-723.156,all P<0.05),and were decreased in 35%(7/20),45%(9/20),40%(8/20) and 60% (12/20) of myocardial segments at 12 months after irradiation (t values:14.783-711.259,all P<0.05).Conclusions 13N-NH3 PET GMPI could be used to detect RIHD early and monitor the dynamic development of RIHD.Compared with the global left ventricular function parameters,regional myocardial function parameters (WM,WT,EDP and ESP) are more sensitive,which may be served as the early monitoring indicators for RIHD.
10.Cross-sectional association between sedentary behaviors and overweight/obesity among children and adolescents in Chengdu, Sichuan
Hongmei XUE ; Mingzhe YANG ; Yan LIU ; Ruonan DUAN ; Guo CHENG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2014;35(8):886-890
Objective To explore the situation of sedentary behavior and how it correlated to overweight/obesity among children and adolescents in Chengdu,China.Methods A total of 2 211 children and adolescents aged 7-15 years old were recruited in Chengdu city by using the cluster random sampling method.This was a cross-sectional study which aimed to collect data on anthropometry including height and weight and information on basic characters and sedentary behavior by using a self-designed questionnaire.Results According to IOTF criteria,the reporting rate of factor as ‘watching TV ≥2 hours per day on weekend’ showed statistically significant differences among normal,overweight and obese groups (34.80%,4.21% and 1.92% respectively,P=0.016 0) in boys.The reporting rates of ‘doing homework ≥2 hours per day’ were 12.17%,0.89% and 0.49% respectively (P=0.036 0) and statistically different among the three groups,in girls.Similar results were obtained in boys based on the WGOC criteria.However,there was no statistical difference seen on sedentary behaviors among the three groups in girls according to WGOC criteria.After stratified by age groups,rates on ‘ watching TV on weekend’ were statistically different among normal,overweight and obese group in 13-15 age group in girls (P=0.035 1).Physical activity level (PAL) was positively associated with WHR among both boys and girls when grouped according to PAL (Schofield).However,it was positively associated with WHR only seen in boys according to Chinese Nutrition Society (CNS) criteria.Conclusion The reporting rates of sedentary behavior in obese children were higher than that in overweight/normal ones.However,the correlation of sedentary behaviors on overweight/obesity called for further studies.