1.Comparison of the application of ARMS-PCR and RFLP-PCR techniques in research of single nucleotide polymorphisms about MMP-2 in cervical cancer
Weifeng LIN ; Suhui WU ; Haixia SHANG ; Shiqian TANG ; Li ZHANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2009;21(11):742-744
Objective To compare the advantages and disadvantages of the amplification refractory mutation system -polymerase chain reaction (ARMS-PCR) with restriction fragment length polymorphism polymerase chain reaction(RFLP-PCR) technology, then explore its application in detection and analysis of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP). Methods By using ARMS-PCR and RFLP-PCR the polymorphisms of the MMP-2 in cervical cancer and the normal-control group were analyzed. The research sites were-1306 C/T.The final result was verified by DNA sequencing. Results The results of amplified used ARMS-PCR showed that the genotypes of the SNP site in MMP-2 gene promoter were CC, CT, TT, and the DNA fragments were corresponding with the results of DNA sequencing. Conclusion ARMS-PCR technology has the advantages of lower cost time-saving simple operation and reliable results, while has a high value for research of SNP.
2.Efficiency and safety of endoscopic therapy for early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions with length more than 5 cm
Yangyang CHEN ; Yahua CHEN ; Shishun ZHONG ; Xinxiang HUANG ; Shiqian LAN ; Jianmin GUO ; Zicheng HUANG ; Caiping LI ; Yin LIN ; Wei LIANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2018;35(11):842-846
Objective To compare the effectiveness and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection ( ESD) with endoscopic piecemeal mucosal resection ( EPMR) for early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions with length more than 5 cm. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on data of 85 patients diagnosed as early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions with length more than 5 cm in Fujian Medical Association of Early Esophageal Carcinoma from January 2012 to July 2017. The patients were divided into ESD group (52 cases) and EPMR group (33 cases), and the effectiveness and safety between the two groups were compared. Results There was no significant difference on the complete resection rate between the two groups[86. 5% (45/52) VS 87. 9% (29/33), P>0. 05]. The operative time (58. 53±30. 50 min VS 32. 06±9. 12 min), postoperative fasting time (4. 18±1. 30 d VS 3. 67±0. 96 d), postoperative hospital-stay time (7. 45±2. 44 d VS 6. 54±1. 73 d), and postoperative antibiotics using time (3. 48±2. 33 d VS 1. 96±2. 20 d) in ESD group were higher than those in EPMR group (all P<0. 05). There were no significant difference in the rate of intraoperative complication and short-term postoperative complication, such as fever, chest pain, and postoperative bleeding, between the two groups ( all P>0. 05 ) . But the postoperative stricture rate of ESD group was higher than that of EPMR group[23. 1% (12/52) VS 6. 1%(2/33), P<0. 05]. During the follow-up of 3-63 months, 5 cases recurred in ESD group and 1 case in EPMR group, with no significant difference ( P>0. 05). Conclusion ESD and EPMR have equivalent efficacy and safety on the treatment of early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesion. EPMR has a shorter operative time, lower rate of post-operative stricture, and is easier to master.
3.Recommendations on management of gynecological malignancies during the COVID-19 pandemic: perspectives from Chinese gynecological oncologists
Yingmei WANG ; Shiqian ZHANG ; Lihui WEI ; Zhongqiu LIN ; Xinyu WANG ; Jianliu WANG ; Keqin HUA ; Manhua CUI ; Jiandong WANG ; Shixuan WANG ; Wen DI ; Yudong WANG ; Ruifang AN ; Mingrong XI ; Ruixia GUO ; Qi ZHOU ; Xing XIE ; Fengxia XUE
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 2020;31(4):e68-
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has rapidly spread globally. Cancer patients are at a higher risk of being infected with the coronavirus and are more likely to develop severe complications, as compared to the general population. The increasing spread of COVID-19 presents challenges for the clinical care of patients with gynecological malignancies. Concerted efforts should be put into managing gynecological malignancies in an orderly manner by strictly implementing the measures that are specifically developed for controlling the spread of COVID-19. We have drafted Recommendations on Management of Gynecological Malignancies during the COVID-19 Pandemic based on our experience on controlling COVID-19 pandemic in China. We recommend that patients with gynecological malignancies should be managed in hierarchical and individualized manners in combination with local conditions related to COVID-19. Medical care decision should be balanced between controlling COVID-19 pandemic spread and timely diagnosis and treatment for gynecologic oncology patients.
4.Pseudo-continuous arterial spin labeling MRI for evaluating renal function in patients with renal occupying lesions
Liting ZHONG ; Ruixiong YOU ; Shiqian LIN ; Qi CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(10):1557-1561
Objective To observe the value of pseudo-continuous arterial spin labeling(PCASL)MRI for evaluating renal function in patients with renal occupying lesions.Methods Totally 56 patients with single renal occupying lesion were retrospectively enrolled.The left and right side kidneys were divided into normal renal function group(normal group,30 ml/min)and damaged renal function group(damaged group,<30 ml/min)according to glomerular filtration rate(GFR)measured with 99Tcm-DTPA dynamic renal imaging,respectively.The total renal blood flow(tRBF)and cortical renal blood flow(cRBF)were calculated using total nephrometry and cortical nephrometry based on PCASL MRI,respectively,then GFR,tRBF and cRBF were compared between groups on the same side.Receiver operating characteristic curve was drawn,and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated to evaluate the efficacy of tRBF and cRBF for assessing unilateral renal injury.Pearson correlation analysis was performed to observe the correlations of tRBF and cRBF with GFR.Results GFR,tRBF and cRBF in left/right damaged group were all significantly lower than those in ipsilateral normal group(all P<0.05).AUC of tRBF and cRBF for assessing left renal injury was 0.823 and 0.813,respectively,being not significantly different(P>0.05).AUC of tRBF and cRBF for assessing right renal injury was 0.940 and 0.922,respectively,being not significantly different(P>0.05).No obvious correlation of bilateral tRBF nor cRBF with GFR was found(all P>0.05).Conclusion PCASL MRI could effectively evaluate renal function in patients with renal occupying lesion,and the efficacy of total nephrometry was comparable to that of cortical nephrometry.