1.Acupuncture plus naloxone hydrochloride in the treatment of coma after surgery for cerebralhemorrhage: a randomized controlled trial
Min CHEN ; Shuangshuang WU ; Peiying TANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2022;20(2):134-138
Objective: To observe the efficacy of acupuncture combined with naloxone hydrochloride in the treatment of coma after surgery for cerebral hemorrhage and to explore its possible mechanism of action. Methods: Seventy-two patients were divided into a control group and an observation group according to the random number table method, with 36 cases in each group. The control group was treated with intravenous naloxone hydrochloride, and the observation group received additional acupuncture treatment. After 1 month of treatment, the awakening rate, Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score, cerebral edema volume, mean velocity (Vm) of the middle cerebral artery, and cerebrospinal fluid Caspase-3, and macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) levels were compared between the two groups. Results: During the study, there were 2 cases of shedding in the control group and 34 remaining valid cases; 1 case of shedding in the observation group and 35 remaining valid cases. After treatment, the awakening rate was higher in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05); the GCS score increased in both groups compared with that before treatment (P<0.05), and was higher in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05); the volume of cerebral edema decreased in both groups (P<0.05), and was smaller in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05); the middle cerebral artery Vm increased in both groups (P<0.05), and was higher in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05); the cerebrospinal fluid Caspase-3 and MIF levels decreased significantly in both groups (P<0.05) and were lower in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture combined with naloxone hydrochloride for the treatment of coma after surgery for cerebral hemorrhage can promote patients' awakening, improve the degree of coma, reduce the volume of cerebral edema, and enhance cerebral blood flow velocity, producing a better effect than naloxone hydrochloride used alone; it may be related to its reduction of cerebrospinal fluid Caspase-3 and MIF levels.
2.Promotion of proliferation of prostate in aged rats by low-dose di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Dongyan HUANG ; Shuangshuang WU ; Jing ZHU ; Xiaoyan MAO ; Lei LI ; Jianhui WU ; Zuyue SUN
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2017;31(6):642-648
OBJECTIVE To investigate the proliferation effect of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) on prostate in aged rats at the environmental exposure dose and the possible mechanism.METHODS Thirty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 1.5 years,were randomly divided into 4 groups (8 rats per group) and treated with DEHP (30,90 and 270 μg· kg-1,ig) and vehicle once daily respectively for 4 weeks.All the animals were anesthetized with pentobarbital sodium and sacrificed on the day subsequent to the last treatment.① Abdominal aortic blood samples were collected,and serum estradiol (E2),testosterone (T) and prolactin (PRL) levels were assayed by ELISA.② The prostate tissues were dissected and categorized into different lobes,weighed and measured.The prostate relative mass was calculated.③ The morphological changes were detected by HE staining and prostate epithelial height was analyzed with microscopic image analysis software.RESULTS Compared with vehicle control group,the prostate relative mass,dorsolateral prostate mass,and dorsolateral prostate index in DEHP 270 μg· kg-1 group were significantly higher (P<0.05).The height of the ventral prostate epithelium in DEHP 30,90 and 270 μg· kg-1 groups was increased significantly (P<0.01),so was the height of dorsal prostate epithelium in DEHP 270 μg· kg-1 group (P<0.01).There were no significant changes in levels of E2,PRL or T in DEHP 30,90 and 270 μg· kg-1 groups,but the ratios of E2/T in DEHP 30 and 270 μμg· kg-1 groups were increased significantly (P<0.05).CONCLUSION Low-dose DEHP could promote the proliferation of prostatic hyperplasia in the aged rats,which might be associated with the relative levels of endogenous hormone.
3.Umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in 20 patients with multiple system atrophy
Like WU ; Xiaojuan WANG ; Baolei XU ; Shuangshuang LIU ; Saichun CHU ; Bo CHENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(45):8975-8978
OBJECTIVE:To observe the outcomes of umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem call transplantation for treating neural function of multiple system atrophy (MSA) patients.METHODS:A total of 20 MSA patients were selected at the Beijing Wu Stem Cells Medical Center from January to October 2008.All patients received treatment of vessel distention,anti-free radical,trophic nerve and call membrane stabilization,as well as umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem call transplantation via intrathecal injection.Patients at left-lateral position,and body bent at hips,knees and necks.Acupuncture was conducted at the space of lumbar vertebra 3 and 4.Following local anesthesia,No.9 needle was directly pricked into the subarachnoid cavity.2 mg dexamethasone was slowly infused,and 5 mL (5×106 stem cells) umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stern call injection was obtained and slowly infused into the subarachnoid cavity within 10 minutes,once per week,four times as a course,totally one course.We adopted Unified Multiple System Atrophy Rating Scale (UMSARS) to evaluate those MSA patients.The higher score represented a severe pathogenetic condition.RESULTS:Compared with pretransplantation,the UMSARS score was significantly decreased in 20 patients 4 weeks follwing transplantation (P < 0.01).After the treatment,patient's clinical symptoms such as slow movement,balance disturbance,orthostatic hypotension,urinary and bowel disorders had full obvious improvement.Graft versus host disease was not found.CONCLUSION:It is indicated that mesenchymal stem call transplantation is effective,can partly improve MSA patients' clinical symptoms,and improve patients' life quality.
4.Effect of water deficit on gene expression of enzymes related with hydrogen peroxide detoxification system in Scutellaria baicalensis.
Chong WU ; Shuangshuang QIN ; Yuan YUAN ; Ping CHEN ; Shuifang LIN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2012;37(2):186-188
OBJECTIVETo analysis the effects of water deficit on the transcript level of SOD, APX, DHAR and MDHAR genes in Scutellaria baicalensis.
METHODThree-month-old S. baicalensis was in glasshouse under water deficit stress, and the transcript level of SOD, APX, DHAR and MDHAR genes were analysis utilized semi-quantitative RT-PCR.
RESULTCompared with the control group, a significant decline of the transcriptional level of APX gene was observed at 70 days after water deficit. The transcript level of DHAR gene was reduced at 30 and 50 days after water deficit. And MDHARI gene was significant declined at 50 days.
CONCLUSIONAsA which is an important antioxidant plays a major role in hydrogen peroxide clear system under water deficit, and maybe have an antagonistic effect to the accumulation of baicalein.
Ascorbate Peroxidases ; genetics ; metabolism ; Ascorbic Acid ; metabolism ; Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic ; drug effects ; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant ; drug effects ; Hydrogen Peroxide ; metabolism ; NADH, NADPH Oxidoreductases ; genetics ; metabolism ; Oxidoreductases ; genetics ; metabolism ; Plant Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Scutellaria baicalensis ; enzymology ; genetics ; metabolism ; Superoxide Dismutase ; genetics ; metabolism ; Time Factors ; Water ; metabolism ; pharmacology
5.Development of a Forensic Multiplex Amplification STR Kit for 15 Autosomal STR Loci and 10 Y-STR Loci
Yan DONG ; Shuangshuang LIN ; Yu CAO ; Weiwei WU ; Shuqin HUANG ; Weiguo ZHENG ; Fayuan LI ; Binwen GE ; Yulin GUO ; Huaigu ZHOU
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2015;(5):373-376,380
Objective To establisha multiplex STR genotyping m ethod for autosom al STR and Y-STR loci in forensic biological practice. Methods W idely used autosom al STR loci and Y-STR loci w ere se-lected. A set of PC R prim ers w as designed, and a 5-dye fluorescent labeled STR multiplex PC R reagent kit w as developed. Results A kit w as developed w hich can sim ultaneously detect 15 autosom al STR loci, 10 Y-STR loci, and an Amelogenin. Conclusion The 15 autosom al STR plus 10 Y-STR kit in com bination w ith capillary electrophoresis m ethod w as used to STR genotyping w ith accurate and reli-able results. The new one-step testing kit can potentially be w idely used in forensic cases and D N A databank in the future.
6.Observation on the effect of micro-video breakthrough education combined with special workshop in the nursing of internal fistula in patients with maintenance hemodialysis
Ping LIN ; Xiaoli WU ; Shuangshuang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(8):612-618
Objective:To observe of the effects of micro-video breakthrough education and thematic workshops in the care of internal fistulae in maintenance haemodialysis patients, to provide a basis for improving prognosis of patients.Methods:This study was a randomized controlled trial. A total of 90 cases of maintenance haemodialysis patients with endocardial fistula were selected in Huzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January to December in 2022 as the observation samples using convenience sampling method. They were divided into the experimental group and the control group with 45 cases in each group by the method of random number table. The control group used the conventional nursing care for maintenance haemodialysis endocardial fistula to administer nursing care, the experimental group introduced the micro-video breakthrough education and thematic workshop as a combined mechanism of intervention. The self-care behaviors with arteriovenous fistula and other observation indexes between the two groups were compared.Results:There were 23 males and 22 females in the control group, aged (58.07 ± 3.00) years old. There were 24 males and 21 females in the experimental group, aged (58.93 ± 4.07) years old. After care, the total internal fistula self-care behaviour score in the experimental group was (49.44 ± 1.84) points, and (38.93 ± 2.19) points in the control group, the difference between the two groups were statistical significant ( t = 24.65, P<0.05). For health management adherence, the score of fluid intake, dialysis regimen, medication and dietary dimension were (15.82 ± 1.37), (12.87 ± 1.39), (17.24 ± 1.33) and (21.60 ± 1.03) points in the experimental group, and (11.20 ± 0.92), (9.98 ± 1.14), (12.11 ± 1.01) and (17.40 ± 1.10) points in the control group, the difference between the two groups were statistical significant ( t values were 10.78 to 20.62, all P<0.05). For positive psychological capital, the scores of self-efficacy, resilience, hope and optimism were (38.69 ± 1.22), (39.27 ± 1.10), (33.29 ± 1.52) and (33.40 ± 1.39) points, and were (31.16 ± 1.26), (31.04 ± 1.15), ( 26.13 ± 1.52) and (27.09 ± 7.28) points in the control group, the difference between the two groups were statistical significant ( t values were 5.71 to 34.77, all P<0.05). The total complication rate of the experimental group was 8.89% (4/45), lower than 28.89% (13/45) in the control group, and the differences were all statistically significant ( χ2 = 5.87, P<0.05). Conclusions:The combined application of micro-video breakthrough education and special workshops in maintenance hemodialysis patients with internal fistula is beneficial to the improvement of their internal fistula self-care ability, health management compliance and positive psychological capital, and can reduce the probability of internal fistula complications.
7.Phenformin activates ER stress to promote autophagic cell death via NIBAN1 and DDIT4 in oral squamous cell carcinoma independent of AMPK
Zhuang DEXUAN ; Wang SHUANGSHUANG ; Deng HUITING ; Shi YUXIN ; Liu CHANG ; Leng XUE ; Zhang QUN ; Bai FUXIANG ; Zheng BIN ; Guo JING ; Wu XUNWEI
International Journal of Oral Science 2024;16(3):471-485
The efficient clinical treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)is still a challenge that demands the development of effective new drugs.Phenformin has been shown to produce more potent anti-tumor activities than metformin on different tumors,however,not much is known about the influence of phenformin on OSCC cells.We found that phenformin suppresses OSCC cell proliferation,and promotes OSCC cell autophagy and apoptosis to significantly inhibit OSCC cell growth both in vivo and in vitro.RNA-seq analysis revealed that autophagy pathways were the main targets of phenformin and identified two new targets DDIT4(DNA damage inducible transcript 4)and NIBAN1(niban apoptosis regulator 1).We found that phenformin significantly induces the expression of both DDIT4 and NIBAN1 to promote OSCC autophagy.Further,the enhanced expression of DDIT4 and NIBAN1 elicited by phenformin was not blocked by the knockdown of AMPK but was suppressed by the knockdown of transcription factor ATF4(activation transcription factor 4),which was induced by phenformin treatment in OSCC cells.Mechanistically,these results revealed that phenformin triggers endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress to activate PERK(protein kinase R-like ER kinase),which phosphorylates the transitional initial factor eIF2,and the increased phosphorylation of eIF2 leads to the increased translation of ATF4.In summary,we discovered that phenformin induces its new targets DDIT4 and especially NIBAN1 to promote autophagic and apoptotic cell death to suppress OSCC cell growth.Our study supports the potential clinical utility of phenformin for OSCC treatment in the future.
8.Construction and application of a nursing list for whole process of day surgery based on the theory of limited time
Fang YUAN ; Qin FENG ; Yuanfang QIAN ; Wan WU ; Zhonghui LIU ; Shuangshuang HU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(10):1226-1232
Objective Based on the limited time theory,taking tonsillectomy day operation as an example,the whole process nursing list of day operation was constructed,and its application effect was evaluated.Methods The nursing service list of tonsillectomy was constructed based on literature research,field observation and expert correspondence.A total of 197 patients who underwent tonsillectomy in the day ward of a tertiary A general hospital in Hangzhou,Zhejiang Province were selected.Among them,98 patients from April to June 2023 were taken as an experimental group and treated with the whole-process nursing list of daytime tonsillectomy constructed in this study,and 99 patients from January to March 2023 were taken as a control group and routine nursing was adopted.The anxiety degree,postoperative pain score,postoperative complication rate and patients'satisfaction with nursing service were compared between the 2 groups.Results Anxiety scores before operation and at discharge,pain scores at 6 h,12 h and 24 h after operation,and incidence of complications such as infection and gastrointestinal reaction within 14 days after operation in the experimental group were lower than those in the control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05).The satisfaction of nursing service in the experimental group(99.40±0.69)score was significantly higher than that in the control group(90.36±1.04)score,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.001).Conclusion The use of tonsillectomy day whole-process nursing list can improve perioperative anxiety,relieve postoperative pain and reduce the incidence of postoperative complications,and improve patient satisfaction.
9.Immunotherapy for adenosquamous carcinoma in the elderly: A case report and literature review
Min LI ; Wei XU ; Yan CHEN ; Shuangshuang WU ; Jianqing WU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2020;39(6):689-692
Objective:To explore the application of immunotherapy and whole course management of immune-related adverse reactions in elderly patients with lung adenosquamous carcinoma.Methods:Clinical data of an 83-year-old patient with advanced lung adenosquamous carcinoma who underwent immunotherapy during hospitalization were retrospectively analyzed.Clinical features of immunotherapy for elderly patients with lung cancer were analyzed.Results:Compared with younger patients, immunotherapy for adenocarcinoma has similar clinical benefits and toxicity in the elderly.However, immunosenescence and comorbidity in the elderly and immune-related complications such as the progression of interstitial pneumonia, are common in the elderly.Conclusions:There is no evident age-related difference in the benefit of immunotherapy.For patients of advanced age with multiple complications and frailty, a comprehensive geriatric assessment may help improve clinical prognosis.
10.Immunological pathology mechanism research of cervical cancer based on tumor related macrophage
Xing CHEN ; Weiling WU ; Shanshan CHEN ; Liya YE ; Shuangshuang MEI ; Jing WANG ; Yu HE ; Zeying CHAI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2017;22(12):1394-1399
AIM:To analyze the mechanism of tumor-associated macrophage (TAMs) in the development of cervical cancer and to investigate its correlation with Th1/Th2 and Th17/CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3 + Treg.METHODS:Twenty seven cases of cervical cancer and 53 cases of cervical intraepithelial neoplasias (including 22 cases of CIN Ⅱ and 31 cases of CIN Ⅲ) were selected as subjects.The venous blood of patients before treatment was extracted to detect Th1/Th2 and Th17/CD4 + CD25 + Foxp3 + Treg with flow cytometry,and detect serum IFN-γ,IL-4,IL-17A,IL-17F,TGF-β1 and IL-10 levels with ELISA Kits.Furthermore,pathological tissues were extracted during operation,and its TAMsCD68 expression was detected by immunohistochemistry technique.RESULTS:The Th1/Th2 and Th17/CD4 + CD25 + Foxp3 + Treg of cervical cancer were both lower than those of CIN Ⅲ,and those of CIN Ⅲ were both lower than CIN Ⅱ,the difference between groups had statistical significance (P < 0.05).The serum IFN-γ,IL-4,IL-17A,IL-17F,TGF-β1 and IL-10 levels of cervical cancer were all higher than those of CIN Ⅲ,and those of CIN Ⅲ were all higher than CIN Ⅱ,the difference between groups had statistical significance (P < 0.05).The TAMsCD68 expression level of cervical cancer was higher than that of CIN Ⅲ,and that of CIN Ⅲ was lower than CIN Ⅱ,the difference between groups had statistical significance (P < 0.05).The correlation analysis results showed TAMsCD68 expression level had negative correlations with Th1/Th2,Th17/CD4+CD25+ Foxp3+ Treg,and serum IL-17A level,whereas presented positive correlations with serum IL-10 and IL-4 level (P < 0.05).CONCLUSION:TAMs is closely related with Th1/Th2 and Th17/CD4 + CD25 + Foxp3 + Treg in cervical cancer,and possibly is mediating the occurrence and development of cervical cancer through influencing the balance of these two systems.