1.Retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery for renal tumor (a report of 6 cases)
Xianjun ZHANG ; Ziwen LU ; Hongyuan YU ; Tianji WANG ; Chongbiao DING
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2008;31(29):23-25
Objective To evaluate the methods and efficacy of retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery for the treatment of renal tumor. Methods A total of 6 patients with renal tumors underwent retroperitoueal laparoscopie nephron-sparing surgery during warm ischacmia. Among the 6 eases, 2 had malignant tumor with the diameter of 2.5 cm and 2.2 cm,and 4 had renal angiomyolipoma with the diameter from 2.5 cm to 3.5 cm.The renal yes,Is were secured by a self-made equipment. Tumors were excised with a cold Endo-shear. Parenehymal edges were approximated using a absorbable hemostatic gauze. Results All procedures were successfully completed without open conversion. Mean surgical time was 150 minutes (range 120-210 minutes). Mean ischaemia time was 22 minutes (range 18-33 minutes) and the mean blood loss was 170 ml (range 150-200 ml). Surgical margins were negative in all patients.During a follow-up for 6-12 months, no patient had local or port site recurrence. Conclusions Betroperitoneal laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery for renal tumor by using serf-made equipment is safe and effective. This procedure has the advantages of minimal invasion, less blood loss, good vision, and rapid convalescence and so on.
2.The mechanism research of STIM1 in breast cancer cells
Bing WU ; Tianji LIN ; Shijuan RUAN ; Bin WANG ; Fei ZOU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(9):1373-1376
Objectives To explore the calcium signaling mechanism of STIM1 in breast cancer cells. Meth-ods After SiRNA interruption, Western blot and Transwell were used to measure protein expression of STIM1 and cell migration in MDA-MB-231 cells respectively. The relationship between STIM1 and SOCE calcium signaling were analysed by Laser confocal microscopy. Western blots were used to measure protein expression of FAK after si-lence STIM1. Results The numbers of cells without STIM1 were significantly lower than those cells with STIM1 by Transwell assay. STIM1 mediated SOCE in MDA-MB-231. Blocking SOCE might inhibite cells migration. Si-lence STIM1 did not affect the expression or activation of FAK in MDA-MB-231 cells. Conclusion STIM1 influ-ences cell migration through SOCE pathway in breast cancer cells, which is independent on the expression or activa-tion of FAK.
3.Anti-cytomegalovirus (CMV) effect of antisense oligodeoxynucleotides phosphorothioates (AS S OND)
Tianji ZHOU ; Xueyi ZHANG ; Hao ZHANG ; Lijun WANG ; Zhongyuan RENG ;
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1986;0(04):-
AIM To study anti CMV effect of S ODNs complementary to the initial code region of major immediate early (MIE) mRNA, and to the intron1/exon2 boundary of MIE mRNA precursor. METHODS To evaluate the anti CMV effect by determining viral antigen on infected 2BS cells by in situ ELISA. RESULTS Both of 2 AS S ODNs and their sense sequence control showed anti CMV effect. The medium effective concentration (EC 50 ) were 4 53, 10 2, 26 2 and 30 1 ?mol?L -1 . The secretion of CMV antigens were delayed by 3 d~4 d by 8 0 ?mol?L -1 AS 1. It showed increased effect by administrating earlier postinfection, by supplementing the S ODN at intervals, by conbinating with ganciclovir, and by packaging with liposome. A slight cytotoxicity was observed at the concentration of 64 0 ?mol?L -1 . Northern blot analysis indicated that the MIE mRNA decreased after the treatment of AS 1. It suggests that disintegration of the mRNA in the hybridized duplex by activated RNase H played an important role as the mechanism of specific action, and "time and effect" analysis suggested that interference of viral adsorbtion and penetration may be the important mechanism of nonspecificity. CONCLUSION AS S ODNs targeted to MIE gene are effective anti CMV agents which can be developed as a new type of chemotherapy drugs against CMV infection.
4.Association study of Fas gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to autoimmune liver disease.
Hai-yan SU ; Jie ZHANG ; Bang-mao WANG ; Dong-chun LIANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2012;20(1):61-62
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Aged
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Case-Control Studies
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Female
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Gene Frequency
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Genotype
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Hepatitis, Autoimmune
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genetics
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Humans
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Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary
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genetics
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Middle Aged
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fas Receptor
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genetics
5.Phototoxicity of Pheophorbide A Extracted from Gracilaria Lemaneiformis on Six Kinds of Cancer Cells
Xixiang HUANG ; Xiaoxuan CAI ; Tianji WANG ; Miaoen HUANG ; Li LI ; Yingnian LYU
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2022;49(8):780-785
Objective To investigate the photodynamic antitumor activity and chemical characteristics of pheophorbide A (PPBa)
6.Variation in complement level and its significance in cytopenia patients with positive BMMNC-Coombs.
Jin CHEN ; Rong FU ; Li-Juan LI ; Hui LIU ; Yi-Hao WANG ; Hong-Lei WANG ; Zong-Hong SHAO
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2009;30(7):454-457
OBJECTIVETo investigate the variation of bone marrow complement level in cytopenia patients with positive BMMNC-Coombs test (CBCPC), and probe the role of complement in destroying hematopoietic cells of CBCPC patients.
METHODSOne hundred and twenty-four patients with CBCPC and twenty-three healthy donors as controls were enrolled in this study. The levels of CH50, C3, C4, C5b-9 were tested with ELISA. The auto-antibodies on bone marrow hematopoietic cells (BMHC) were examined with flow cytometry.
RESULTSThe level of C5b-9 in bone marrow (BM) of untreated CBCPC patients [(119.8+/-54.0) microg/L] was significantly higher than that of recovered patients [(100.7+/-33.4) microg/L] or normal controls [(93.9+/-28.8) microg/L] (P<0.05). The levels of CH50 in BM of untreated or recovered CBCPC patients [(33.3+/-11.5) kU/L, (30.8+/-10.3) kU/L] were significantly higher than that of normal controls [(24.1+/-6.4) kU/L] (P<0.05). The level of C3 in BM of untreated or recovered CBCPC patients [(4.9+/-2.2) mg/L], (5.0+/-3.5) mg/L] was significantly lower than that of normal controls [(7.0+/-5.6) mg/L] (P<0.05). The level of complement in peripheral blood was consistent with that in BM. CH50 in BM of CBCPC patients was negatively correlated with their C3 (r=-0.303, P=.0007) and positively correlated with their C5b-9 (r=0.241, P=0.003) levels. The level of C5b-9 in BM of CBCPC patients was higher in the BMHC-IgM positive group [(117.6+/-55.7) microg/L] than in the BMHC- IgM negative group [(99.2+/-26.2) microg/L] (P<0.05). The positive rate of CD34(+)-IgG or CD34(+)-IgM of CBCPC patients was positively correlated with their C5b-9 level (r=0.593, P=0.000, r=0.326, P=0.049). The reticulocyte percentage (r=0.421, P=0.000) and serum indirect bilirubin level (r=0.230, P=0.032) of CBCPC patients were positively correlated with their CH50 level.
CONCLUSIONSThe hematocytopenia of CBCPC patients might be related to the hematopoietic cells destruction caused by auto-antibody activated complements.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Bone Marrow Cells ; immunology ; Case-Control Studies ; Child ; Complement System Proteins ; metabolism ; Coombs Test ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pancytopenia ; immunology ; metabolism ; Young Adult
7.Tibial nerve stimulation to inhibit the micturition reflex by an implantable wireless drivermicrostimulator in cats
Xing LI ; Limin LIAO ; Guoqing CHEN ; Zhaoxia WANG ; Tianji LU ; Han DENG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2017;38(11):834-837
Objective Objective To evaluate the effects of a new type of tibial nerve microstimulator on the micturition reflex in cats.Methods From March to May in 2017,the implantable wireless driver micro-stimulator was implanted around the tibial nerve in 9 α-chloralose anesthetized domestic shorthairs cats (2.5-3.5 kg,6-12 months old).The stimulator was placed near the neurovascular bundle parallel to the tibial nerve and its cathode perpendicular to the cushion.The intensity which can induce toe movement was defined as threshold (T).The ureters were isolated via an abdominal incision.The ureters were cut and drained externally.The bladder was inserted via a double lumen catheter through the urethra.The catheter was then secured by a ligature around the urethra.One lumen of the catheter was used to infuse the bladder with either 0.9% normal saline (NS) or 0.25% AA at a rate of 1 to 2 ml/min after connecting to a pump.The other lumen was connected to a pressure transducer to measure the bladder pressure.The bladder capacity was used to test the inhibitory effect of the stimulator.After the appearance of the first large-amplitude (> 30 cmH2O) bladder contraction,the bladder infusion was stopped.First,after emptying the bladder,2 or 3 cystometrograms with NS were performed without stimulation to obtain the control bladder capacity.After the bladder was stabilized,TNS (6 Hz,1-2 T) was applied during 2 sequential cystometrograms.Second,after emptying the bladder,0.25 % AA was infused into the bladder to irritate and induce bladder overactivity.After the bladder stabilized,TNS (6 Hz,1-2 T) was applied again during 2-3 sequential cystometrograms.If bladder capacity increased significantly,the stimulationhad an inhibitory effect on the micturition reflex.Results During normal saline infusion,the bladder baseline was (17.03 ± 4.10) ml.TNS at 1T did not change the bladder capacity [(18.56 ±0.81)ml] (P >0.05).TNS at 2T significantly increased the bladder capacity [(25.05 ± 1.19) ml] (P < 0.05).Compared to normal saline infusion,bladder overactivity was irritated by the intravesical infusion of 0.25% acetic acid,which significantly reduced the bladder capacity [(9.34 ± 0.75) ml] (P < 0.05).Compared to acetic acid infusion,TNS at 1T did not change the bladder capacity [(11.32 ± 0.82) ml] (P > 0.05).TNS at 2T significantly increased the bladder capacity [(14.82 ± 1.15) ml] (P < 0.05).Conclusions The implantable wireless driver tibial nerve micro-stimulator appears to be effective in inhibiting the micturition reflex during physiologic and pathologic conditions.The implantable wireless driver tibial nerve microstimulator was excepted to be used to treat overactive bladder (OAB).
8.Oral JS-38, a metabolite from Xenorhabdus sp., has both anti-tumor activity and the ability to elevate peripheral neutrophils.
Min-Yu LIU ; Lin XIAO ; Geng-Hui CHEN ; Yong-Xiang WANG ; Wei-Xia XIONG ; Fei LI ; Ying LIU ; Xiao-Ling HUANG ; Yi-Fang DENG ; Zhen ZHANG ; Hai-Yan SUN ; Quan-Hai LIU ; Ming YIN
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2014;12(10):768-776
AIM:
JS-38 (mitothiolore), a synthetic version of a metabolite isolated from Xenorhabdus sp., was evaluated for its anti-tumor and white blood cell (WBC) elevating activities.
METHOD:
These anti-proliferative activities were assessed in vitro using a panel of ten cell lines. The anti-tumor activities were tested in vivo using B16 allograft mouse models and xenograft models of A549 human lung carcinoma and QGY human hepatoma in nude mice. The anti-tumor interactions of JS-38 and cyclophosphamide (CTX) or 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) were studied in a S180 sarcoma model in ICR mice. Specific stimulatory effects were determined on peripheral neutrophils in normal and CTX- and 5-Fu-induced neutropenic mice.
RESULTS:
The IC50 values ranged from 0.1 to 2.0 μmol·L(-1). JS-38 (1 μmol·L(-1)) caused an increase in A549 tumor cell apoptosis. Multi-daily gavage of JS-38 (15, 30, and 60 mg·kg(-1)·d(-1)) inhibited in vivo tumor progression without a significant effect on body weight. JS-38 additively enhanced the in vivo anti-tumor effects of CTX or 5-Fu. JS-38 increased peripheral neutrophil counts and neutrophil rates in normal BALB/c mice almost as effectively as granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). In mice with neutropenia induced by CTX or 5-Fu, JS-38 rapidly restored neutrophil counts.
CONCLUSION
These results suggest that JS-38 has anti-tumor activity, and also has the ability to increase peripheral blood neutrophils.
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9.A double-blind, randomized, placebo- and positive-controlled phase III trial of 1% benvitimod cream in mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis.
Lin CAI ; Gen-Hui CHEN ; Qian-Jin LU ; Min ZHENG ; Yu-Zhen LI ; Jin CHEN ; Jie ZHENG ; Fu-Ren ZHANG ; Jian-Bin YU ; Sen YANG ; Fu-Qiu LI ; Sheng-Xiang XIAO ; Qiu-Ning SUN ; Jin-Hua XU ; Xing-Hua GAO ; Hong FANG ; Tian-Wen GAO ; Fei HAO ; Quan-Zhong LIU ; Ya-Ting TU ; Ruo-Yu LI ; Bao-Xi WANG ; Dan-Qi DENG ; Qing-Shan ZHENG ; Hong-Xia LIU ; Jian-Zhong ZHANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2020;133(24):2905-2909
BACKGROUND:
Benvitimod cream, a novel synthetic small molecule, was effective in treating mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis. We conducted a phase III clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of benvitimod cream in patients with mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis.
METHODS:
We randomly assigned 686 patients (2:1:1) to receive 1% benvitimod cream, 0.005% calcipotriol ointment or placebo twice a day for 12 weeks. The primary efficacy end points were the percentage of patients with a 75% or greater reduction from baseline in the psoriasis area and severity index (PASI 75) score and with a score of 0 or 1 in static physician's global assessment (sPGA) at week 12.
RESULTS:
The results showed that 50.4% of patients in the benvitimod group achieved PASI 75, which was significantly higher than that in the calcipotriol (38.5%, P < 0.05) and placebo (13.9%, P < 0.05) groups. The proportion of patients achieving an sPGA score 0 or 1 was 66.3% in the benvitimod group and 63.9% in the calcipotriol group, which were both significantly higher than that in the placebo group (34%, P < 0.05). In the long-term follow-up study, 50.8% of patients experienced recurrence. After retreatment with 1% benvitimod, 73.3% of patients achieved an sPGA score of 0 or 1 again at week 52. Adverse events included application site irritation, follicular papules, and contact dermatitis. No systemic adverse reactions were reported.
CONCLUSION:
During this 12-week study, benvitimod cream was demonstrated with high effectiveness and safety in patients with mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR), ChiCTR-TRC-13003259; http://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojen.aspx?proj=6300.
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Resorcinols
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Stilbenes
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Treatment Outcome