1.Effect of controlled intensive blood pressure-lowering in treatment of acute cerebral hemorrhage
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(11):30-32
Objective To investigate the effect of controlled intensive blood pressure reduction on acute cerebral hemorrhage.Methods Eighty-eight patients with acute cerebral hemorrhage were divided into controlled blood pressure reduction group (controlled group,48 cases) and general blood pressure reduction group(general group,40 cases) by random number table method.Respectively given positive blood pressure reduction and according to the guidelines for treatment.The intracranial hematoma volume after admission,Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score,the United States national institutes of health stroke scale (NIHSS) score,surgery rate within 24 h after admission and fatality rate within 30 d after admission in two groups were compared.Results The initial blood loss between two groups had no significant difference(P >0.05).The intracranial hematoma volume,growth rate of intracranial hematoma,intracranial hematoma enlargement ratio in controlled group on 24 h after admission were lower than those in general group,there were significant differences [(19.3 ± 11.6) ml vs.(30.5 ± 10.9) ml,(17.8 ± 12.7)% vs.(37.1 ±25.7)%,16.7% (8/48) vs.47.5% (19/40)] (P < 0.05 or < 0.01).The GCS and NIHSS score between two groups on admission and 1,7,14 d after admission had no significant difference(P > 0.05).The surgery rate within 24 h after admission in controlled group was lower than that in general group [8.3% (4/48) vs.25.0% (10/40)],there was significant difference (P < 0.01).The fatality rate within 30 d after admission between two groups had no significant difference (P > 0.05).Conclusion Cerebral hemorrhage early control of blood pressure can not change its recent neural functional recovery and reduce the fatality rate,but may be significantly delayed hematoma enlargement and reduce the rate of surgery.
2.Targeting Strategies for Breast Cancer Stem Cells:Current Status
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2017;38(5):641-650
The breast cancer stem cell theory provides a theoretical basis for explaining phenotypic and functional heterogeneity of breast cancer. These breast cancer stem cells(CSCs)promote tumor growth and are closely related to breast cancer intrinsic drug resistance. Therefore,targeted therapy of breast CSCs has become a hot area in basic and clinical research. There is growing evidence that nanoparticles can kill cancer by targeting breast CSCs ,such as targeted tumor stem cell-specific expressed surface markers(AL-DH1,CD44,and CD90),tumor stem cell stemness-related NOTCH,Hedgehog and TGF-βsignaling pathways. In this review,we summarized the characteristics and research status of breast CSCs ,and the application of nanotechnology in the treatment of breast cancer.In addition,we also summarized the research status of epigenetic drugs aimed to restrain the reprogramming of breast cancer cells.
3.The relationship between the polymorphisms of RFC and methotrexate resistance
International Journal of Pediatrics 2010;37(6):561-564
The best characterized methotrexate (MTX) transporter is the reduced folate carrier (RFC),whose gene polymorphism is one of the reasons causing MTX resistance. Based on the studies in rencent years,we have known that synthesis of mutant RFC or loss of RFC transcripts and proteins results in antifolate resistance due to incomplete inhibition of cellular enzyme targets and insufficient substrate for polyglutamate synthesis. So additional human RFC structural and mechanistic studies are absolutely essential. This paper summarizes an association between the polymorphisms of RFC and MTX resistance, which can provide a basis for clinical treatment.
4.Experimental study of animal esophageal motility using sonic wave device
Tianjin Medical Journal 2017;45(1):87-90
Objective To investigate a sonic wave device including micro-oscillator and microphone for real-time monitoring the situation of the esophageal motility of lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Methods A micro-oscillator that can actively send sound waves was located at one side of LES, and a microphone located at the other side can be to capture the sound generated from the oscillator. This device was tested in vitro by utilizing a LES simulator in quiet and noisy environment, as well as in vivo in a pilot model corresponding to moments A-D. Results In the in vitro test, the sound can be captured by the microphone, and its power strength was correlated with closing and opening of LES. The measurements showed statistically significant Pearson correlation coefficients. In the in vivo test, the LES was open and closed by an endoscope, which was monitored in real-time by another endoscope inserted into the distal stomach from the duodenum. The sound power strength corresponding to moments A-D were (-89.63 ± 0.79) dB, (-84.74 ± 0.97) dB, (-82.37 ± 1.93) dB and (-89.86 ± 0.75) dB. Conclusion The LES dynamics can be monitored by the acoustic interrogation device, which has the potential to become an effective minimally-invasive technique for studying LES dysfunction.
5.Market Positioning and Marketing Strategies for Shanghai Ruijin-Harvard Heart Center
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2006;0(02):-
Objective To perform the research on the domestic hospital marketing. Methods Through deep discussion,data analysis and marketing survey,we conducted a research on the market positioning and marketing strategies for Shanghai Ruijin-Harvard Heart Center which is a Sino-foreign joint venture. Results The demand is much bigger than the current supply in the market for cardiovascular diseases.The establishment of the center meets the demands of the market. Conclusion The center will focus on the adult patients in Shanghai and Yangtze Delta,and combine the external,internal and interactive marketing strategies.It may provide some useful experience for the Chinese hospital management,especially for hospital marketing.
6.A comparative study of the effects of four kinds of drugs on periodontitis-related cytokines of rats
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2010;26(1):47-50
Objective: To explore rational drug usage for periodontitis treatment through a comparative study of the efficacy of four kinds of drugs on the experimental periodontitis. Methods: 126 Wistar rats,10 randomly selected as normal control group, the other 116 were modeled by using local wire ligation and systemic prednisolone acetate injection. Successful animal models were randomly divided into model control group and berberine hydrochloride, minocycline hydrochloride, ginsenoside Rg-1 and transforming growth factor-β1 treatment groups, which were treated with each kind of medicine separately and were killed at the end of 1, 2, 4 weekend. Detected IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6, BGP levels by immunohistochemical SABC assay. Results: IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6 of the treatment groups were lower and BGP was higher than model control group(P<0.05).Among them, the role of berberine hydrochloride to reduce IL-1β and TNF-α was the best. The role of minocycline hydrochloride to reduce IL-6 was the fastest. The role of transforming growth factor-β1 to increase BGP was the fastest. The role of ginsenoside Rg-1 to increase BGP was more lasting and better follow-up. Berberine and ginsenoside Rg-1 reduced IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6 and increased BGP at the same time. Conclusion: The treatment of minocycline hydrochloride and transforming growth factor-β1 are quick. Berberine and ginsenoside Rg-1, particularly berberine have the advantage of multi-targets' role.
7.Splenic radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of hypersplenism due to portal hypertension: recent progress in clinical research
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2009;18(12):953-956
Splenic radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a safe, effective and minimally-invasive approach for the management of hypersplenism due to portal hypertension. After RFA, the remnant volume of the spleen will be decreased, the hypersplenism can be corrected, and the hepatic artery blood flow can be significantly increased with resultant marked improvement of liver function; in addition, hypertrophy and regeneration of the liver can be induced. However, many factors can affect the therapeutic results of RFA,therefore, further studies are necessary to clarify the underlying mechanisms.
8.Progress on the thyroid hormone receptor gene mutation and its downstream pathways associated with tumor
China Oncology 2009;19(10):802-806
Signaling pathways such as MAPK and P13K have been confirmed to be important in the mechanism of tumor genesis, development, prevention and treatment. Thyroid hormone (TH) and its receptor (TR) can affect the pathways resulting in inhibition of tumor growth and metastasis, thus they have gradually become the focus of recent research. However, numerous studies showed that TR gene mutation was often observed in a variety of cancers and resulted in the deregulation of TH/TR mediated downstream pathways, and TR gene mutation became an causative agent to activate downstream proto-oncogene. Recent studies showed that TH/TR might play a role in the regulation of β-catenin degradation, the knowledge of which allows us not only to further understand the function of TR gene in the inhibition of tumor development, but also provide a theoretical basis for the continuous activation of downstream proto-oncogene by TR mutation. To study the downstream pathway of TR gene could eventually guide the clinician and provide a new theoretical basis for cancer prevention and molecular target gene therapy.
9.Chromosome 3p tumour suppressor genes and clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Journal of International Oncology 2012;39(1):60-63
The abnormal changes of tumor suppressor genes such as deletion mutant,transcription inactivation or silence on human chromosome 3p (pter) are considered as a key step which is closely related to the tumorigenesis of several kinds of cancers,especially clear cell renal cell carcinoma,one kind of renal cancer.And on this basis,it has been confirmed that the deletion and downregulation of multiple 3p genes such as VHL,RASSF1A,SEMA3B,SETD2,PBRM1,NPRL2 and so on,play a vital important role in the tumorigenesis and development of clear cell renal cell carcinoma.And they provide a further way to explain the molecular mechanism of the tumorigenesis of kidney cancer.However,when the regulatory pathway and mechanism research of some genes are known to us,the other genes,especially those newly founded,which are still not clear and need to be further investigated.
10.Fas protein and non-small cell lung cancer
Journal of International Oncology 2013;(3):212-215
With the rapid growth of incidence of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC),more and more studies have been made about its occurrence,development and metastatic mechanism m recent years.Researches about Fas/FasL protein expression and Fas/FasL-mediated apoptosis,immune escape mechanism and their roles in the pathogenesis,progression and prognosis of lung cancer are constantly emerging.Discussion about the roles of Fas/ FasL system in NSCLC could provide evidence for early diagnosis,prognosis prediction and new treatment of NSCLC.