1.Relationship of S100B protein expression and the pathogenesis of early-onset and late-onsetpreeclampsia
Renmei CAI ; Zhanping WENG ; Yunying WANG ; Yanting LI ; Xianghong JI
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2012;47(7):510-513
Objective To investigate the relationship of S100B protein expression and the pathogenesis of early-onset and late-onset preeclampsia.Methods Sixty patients with preeclampsia who received caesarean section at Qingdao Municipal Hospital from October 2010 to September 2011 were enrolled in this study.Thirty cases were early-onset preeclampsia( referred as early-onset preeclampsia group,< 34 weeks),and the other 30 cases were late-onset preeclampsia (referred as late-onset preeclampsia group,≥34 weeks).Thirty women who received caesarean section because of pelvic structural deformities,breech presentation,macrosomia and social factors were included as the control group.The expression of S100B mRNA in the placenta was detected by reverse transcription ( RT)-PCR.The expression of S100B protein in the placenta was detected by immunohistochemistry.Results ( 1 ) S100B mRNA was expressed in the trophoblasts of preeclampsia and control groups.The expression of S100B mRNA in early-onset preeclampsia group (0.73 ±0.11 ) was significantly higher than the control group (0.58 ±0.08) and lateonset preeclampsia group (0.64 ±0.10,P <0.05 ).There was no significant difference between late-onset preeclampsia group and the control group ( P > 0.05 ).(2) S100B protein was expressed in the plasma membrane and cytoplasm of the trophoblasts,correlated positively with the brownish yellow and brown particles inside the cells.It was expressed in all the three groups.Immunohistochemistry revealed that the expression of S100B protein in the placenta of early-onset preeclampsia group was 100% (30/30),significantly higher than those of late-onset preeclampsia group and the control group,in which the positive rate were 70% (21/30) and 63% (19/30) respectively (P <0.05).There was no difference between late onset preeclampsia group and the control group (P >0.05).Conclusion Early-onset and late-onset preeclampsia may have different etiology and pathogenesis.S100B may be a factor in the pathogenesis of early-onset preeclampsia.
2.Applications and approved projects on traditional Chinese medicine in National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2005
Yali WANG ; Xianghong JING ; Hao CAI ; Ping LIU ; Changen WANG
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2006;4(5):451-4
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) is an important part of national system for innovation, which provides financial assistance mainly for the basic and applied researches of natural sciences, especially for the researchers who work in the learning institutions and the agencies of scientific research with advanced facilities. This paper summarized the applications and approved projects on traditional Chinese medicine in NFSC in 2005. We initially analyzed the growth, quality, characteristics, tendency and problems of these items.
3.Early diagnostic value of soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells1 in patients with ventilator associated pneumonia
Xianghong YANG ; Renhua SUN ; Minhua CHEN ; Wenwei CAI
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2014;23(2):200-203
Objective To evaluate the early diagnostic values of soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cell-1 (sTREM-1) in patients with ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP).Methods A total of 112 clinical suspicion VAP ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) patients accepted from January 2008 through December 2010 were enrolled for prospective and observational study.Two independent intensivists without aware of the results of the sTREM-1 assay separately made diagnosis of VAP present or absent depending on the clinical symptoms and results of microbial culture.Patients were categorized into two groups:VAP group (n =74) and non-VAP group (n =38).The levels of sTREM-1 in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid (BALF) collected with Gibot method in unemployment of bronchoscope and in serum were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) on the first day of suspected diagnosis.Comparison of sTREM-1 level between BALF and serum was made by t-test and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve.Results A total of 112 clinical suspicion VAP patients admitted from January 2008 through December 2010 were enrolled for prospective and observational study.Two independent intensivists without aware of the results of the sTREM-1 assay made diagnosis of VAP present or absent depending on the clinical symptoms and results of microbial culture.Patients were categorized into two groups:VAP group (n =74) and non-VAP group (n =38).The levels of sTREM-1 in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid (BALF) collected with Gibot method in unemployment of bronchoscope and in serum were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) on the first day of suspected diagnosis.Comparison of sTREM-1 level between BALF and serum was made by t-test and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve.Conlclusions In suspected VAP patients,measurement of sTREM-1 levels in BALF and in serum could help identify VAP in early stage.
4.The change of plasma endothelin and atrial natriuretic peptide in heart failure infants and the effect of applying milrinone
Jing RUAN ; Jian RUAN ; Xianghong DENG ; Jian CHEN ; Shijun CAI ; Ruzhu LIN
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2006;0(21):-
Objective To determine the change and effect of milrinone on the concentration of plasma endothelin(ET)and atrial natriuretic peptide(ANP)in congestive heare failure(CHF)infants.Methods Forty-one CHF infants' plasma ET and ANP concentration were determined before and after having received milrinone intravenously,meanwhile compared with that of 40 healthy infants as control.Results The concentration of plasma ET and ANP in CHF infants were obviously increased,which has greatly decreased after intravenous dripping of milrinone.The difference has statistic significance.Conclusion The concentration of plasma ET and ANP in CHF infants are greatly increased and could be lowered by treating with milrinone.
5.LncRNA TUG1 alleviates the injury of small intestinal epithelial cells induced by lipopolysaccharide via regulating microrNa-132-3P /SIRT1
Jingquan LIU ; Ziqiang SHAO ; Zongbin LIN ; Hanhui CAI ; Fangxiao GONG ; Shijing MO ; Jun HONG ; Xianghong YANG ; Renhua Sun AND
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2021;30(4):435-442
Objective:To investigate the role of LncRNA-TUG1 in the injury of intestinal epithelial cells induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS).Methods:LPS was used to treat HIEC-6 human intestinal epithelial cells for 24 h to construct a sepsis injury model. Whole transcriptome RNA sequencing was used to analyze the expression changes of mRNA, microRNA and lncRNA in HIEC-6 cells after LPS treatment. Real-time fluorescence quantitative (qRT-PCR) and Western blot was performed to detect the expression changes of lncRNA-TUG1, microRNA-132-3p (miR-132-3p), SIRT1 mRNA and SIRT1 protein in HIEC-6 cells after LPS treatment. The expression levels of LncRNA-TUG1, miR-132-3p and SIRT1 were artificially changed by in vitro transfection. qRT-PCR and Western blot were used to confirm the regulatory effect of lncRNA-TUG1 on microRNA-132-3p and SIRT1. CCK-8 and flow cytometry were used to analyze the effects of LncRNA-TUG1, miR-132-3p and SIRT1 on the proliferation and apoptosis of HIEC-6 cells. The dual luciferase report analysis was used to verify the targeting relationship between LncRNA-TUG1, miR-132-3p and SIRT1. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 17.0, and differences between the two groups were compared using independent sample t test. Results:RNA sequencing results showed that the expressions of lncRNA-TUG1 and SIRT1 were decreased in HIEC-6 cells after LPS treatment ( t=3.26, P<0.05 and t=2.55, P<0.05), but the expression of miR-132-3p was increased ( t=4.12, P<0.05). In vitro cell experiments, the expression of lncRNA-TUG1 and SIRT1 were decreased in HIEC-6 cells treated with LPS ( t=5.69, P<0.05 and t=5.712, P<0.05), while the expression of miR-132-3p was increased ( t=3.88, P<0.05). Overexpression of lncRNA-TUG1 increased the proliferation rate ( t=6.55, P<0.05) and decreased the apoptosis rate ( t=3.94, P<0.05) of LPS-treated cells. Upregulation of lncRNA-TUG1 decreased the expression of miR-132-3p ( t=4.66, P<0.05), and increased the mRNA and protein levels of SIRT1 ( t=3.91, P<0.05). Transfection of miR-132-3P mimic could inhibit the mRNA ( t=4.08, P<0.05) and protein levels of SIRT1. In LPS-treated cells, the cells co-transfected with miR-132-3pmimic and siRNA-SIRT1 had a lower proliferation rate ( t=4.55, P<0.05 and t=5.67, P<0.05) and a higher apoptosis rate ( t=3.90, P<0.05 and t=4.22, P<0.05) than those transfected with only pcDNA3.1-lncRNA-TUG. Conclusions:lncRNA-TUG1 may act as a ceRNA to regulate miR-132-3p/SIRT1, therefore alleviating HIEC-6 cell injury caused by LPS. Intervention of lncRNA-TUG1/miR-132-3p/SIRT1 regulatory pathway may become a potential strategy to prevent sepsis-induced intestinal mucosal damage.
6.Teripressin for the treatment of postoperative ascites in cirrhotic liver cancer patients
Jianping CAI ; Xianghong ZHOU ; Haibo YU ; Liancai WANG ; Deyu LI
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2019;34(8):696-699
Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy of teripressin in the treatment of postoperative ascites in patients with cirrhosis and liver cancer.Method 90 patients were divided into experimental group treated with terlipressin on the basis of routine and diuretic treatment,and control group treated with routine and diuretics only.Result There was significant difference in urine volume between the two groups (F =39 401.325,P =0.000).The amount of urine in the experimental group was more than that in the control group.The amount of peritoneal effusion significantly increased after operation (F =265.163,P=0.000),and that in the experimental group was more than that in the control group (F=6.470,P =0.044).The levels of serum creatinine,urea nitrogen,sodium and blood in the two groups were higher than those in the control group (F =6.470,P =0.044).The change of potassium was not obvious,and the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05).The average hospitalization time in the experimental group and the control group were (22.2 ± 3.1) d,(26.6 ± 5.1) d respectively,(t =-4.945,P =0.001).Conclusion Terlipressin is effective and safe in the treatment of peritoneal effusion after hepatic cirrhosis combined with hepatocellular carcinoma.
7.Effects of structured fat emulsion and medium / long chain fat emulsion on patients after hepatectomy
Jianping CAI ; Xianghong ZHOU ; Haibo YU ; Yadong WANG ; Huanzhou XUE ; Bingxi ZHOU ; Deyu LI
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2019;25(1):18-21
Objective To analyze the effects of structured fat emulsion and medium/long chain fat emulsion on blood lipids,immune cells and acute inflammation after hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods Total of 60 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent hepatectomy in Henan People's Hospital (Zhengzhou University People's Hospital) from January 2013 to March 2017 were divided into experimental group (using structured fat emulsion) and control group (using medium/long chain fat emulsion),30 cases in each group.Triglyceride (TG),high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C),low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C),total cholesterol (TC),T lymphocyte level,fibrinogen (FIB),C-reactive protein (CRP),prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) were detected before and 2,4,6 and 8 days after infusion.Results There were no significant differences in LDL-C,HDL-C,TG and TC between the two groups before infusion (P>0.05).On the 2nd day of parenteral nutrition infusion,the level of blood lipids in both groups was higher than experimental group before infusion;on the 4th,6th and 8th day of infusion,LDL-C,HDL-C,TG and TC in the control group were higher than those in the experimental group (P<0.05).After parenteral nutrition infusion,the levels of CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD4+/CD8+ in both groups were higher than experimental group before infusion,and the experimental group was higher than the control group,the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).Compared with before infusion,level of FIB,CRP and PGE2 began to increase on the 2nd day of infusion,and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).On the 2nd,4th,6th and 8th day,CRP in the control group was higher than experimental group.And resepeatively (19.12±5.84) mg/ml vs.(13.76±2.36) mg/ml,(31.67±8.68) mg/ml vs.(17.21±2.66) mg/ml,(22.15±8.33) mg/ml vs.(12.48±0.63) mg/ml,(9.65±4.66) mg/ml vs.(7.52±0.99) mg/ml,and PGE2 were also higher than that in the experimental group (P<0.05).Conclusion Structured fat emulsion is superior to medium/long chain fat emulsion in improving blood lipid,immune cells and inflammatory reaction in patients after hepatectomy.
8.Effects of enteral nutrition on acute inflammation, immune cells and lipid metabolism in patients after pancreaticoduodenectomy
Jianping CAI ; Xianghong ZHOU ; Haibo YU ; Liancai WANG ; Deyu LI
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2020;35(1):34-37
Objective To study the effects of different parenteral nutrition on acute inflammatory response,immune cells and lipid metabolism in patients after pancreaticoduodenectomy.Methods Eighty patients after pancreaticoduodenectomy were divided into study group and control group,with 40 cases in each group.Structural fat emulsion was used in study group and medium/long chain fat emulsion in control group.The changes of acute inflammation,immune cells and lipid metabolism were compared between the two groups.Results (1)The levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in the two groups were significantly higher on the first day after operation than those before operation.The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P < 0.05).The level of CRP and PGE2 decreased to the preoperative level on the seventh day after operation,but the decline rate in the study group was significantly faster than that in the control group (P < 0.05).(2) The levels of CD3 +,CD4 +,CD8 +,CD4 +/CD8 + in the study group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05).(3) After 3-7 days of intravenous parenteral nutrition infusion,the blood lipid level was significantly lower in study group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Structural fat emulsion alleviates the inflammatory reaction in patients after pancreaticoduodenectomy,promotes the recovery of immunity,significantly reduces the level of blood lipids.
9.Prognosis and influencing factors in critically ill surgical patients of different feeding into-lerance trajectories: a multicentre study
Hengyu ZHENG ; Jiaqi LI ; Juntao ZUO ; Lina CAI ; Jiajia LIN ; Lu KE ; Xianghong YE
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2023;22(11):1314-1321
Objective:To investigate the prognosis and influencing factors in critically ill surgical patients of different feeding intolerance trajectories.Methods:The retrospective cohort study was conducted. The clinical data of 354 critically ill surgical patients who were admitted to 69 medical centers in the Chinese Critical Care Nutrition Trials Group -NEED database from March 2018 to July 2019 were selected. There were 247 males and 107 females, aged 58(46,68)years. According to the trajectory model of feeding intolerance change, 354 patients were divided into 3 categories as feeding intolerance, decreased feeding intolerance, continuous feeding intolerance, including 164, 49, 141 cases respectively. Observation indicators: (1) general situations of patients of different feeding intolerance trajectories; (2) treatment of patients of different feeding intolerance trajectories; (3) survival of patients of different feeding intolerance trajectories; (4) analysis of pro-gnostic factors in critically ill surgical patients. Measurement data of normal distribution were expressed as Mean± SD, and one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison between groups. Measurement data of skewed distribution were expressed as M( Q1, Q3), and Kruskal-Wallis rank sum test was used for comparison between groups. Count data were expressed as absolute numbers or percentages, and chi-square test was used for comparison between groups. Ordinal data were compared using the Kruskal-Wallis rank sum test. Bonferroni correction was used for pairwise comparison. Group-based trajectory model was constructed according to Traj plug-in in Stata17.0 statistical software, and the optimal trajectory model was evaluated by Bayesian information criterion and average posterior probability parameter. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to draw the survival curve and calculate the survival rate, and Log-Rank test was used for survival analyses. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted using the COX proportional hazard regression model. Results:(1) General situations of patients of different feeding intolerance trajectories. Of 354 critically ill surgical patients, 257 cases underwent enteral nutrition and 97 cases underwent enteral plus parenteral nutrition. The acute physiological and chronic health score (APACHEII) was 17(13,21), and the sequential organ failure score (SOFA) was 6(5,8). The modified Critical Illness Nutritional risk score (mNUTRIC) was 4 (2,5), the number of complications was 2(1,3). There were 293, 55 and 6 patients with grade Ⅰ, grade Ⅱ and grade Ⅲ acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI), and there were 224, 17 and 61 patients who were treated with mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy and vasoactive drugs, respectively. The incidence of feeding intolerance in 354 patients increased first and then decreased, reaching a peak of 25.42%(90/354) on the third day and 53.67%(190/354) within 7 days. Of 354 critically ill surgical patients, cases with no feeding intolerance, decreased feeding intolerance, continuous feeding intolerance had the APACHE Ⅱ as 16(12,20), 17(14,25), 18(13,22), mNUTRIC as 3(2,5), 4(3,6), 4(3,5), the number of complications as 2(1,2), 2(2,3), 2(2,3). There were 152, 27, 114 cases with grade Ⅰ AGI, 12, 22, 27 cases with grade Ⅱ-Ⅲ AGI, 95, 39, 90 cases with mechanical ventilation. There were significant differences in the above indicators among the three groups ( H=6.14, 13.11, 28.05, χ2=37.96, 7.65, P< 0.05). Further analysis showed that compared with patients with no feeding intolerance, patients with decreased feeding intolerance and continuous feeding intolerance had the higher number of complications and grade of AGI ( Z=60.32, 54.69, χ2=39.72, 9.52, P<0.05), patients with decreased feeding intolerance had the higher mNUTRIC scores and ratio of mechanical ventilation ( Z=53.41, χ2=7.59, P<0.05). (2) Treatment of patients of different feeding intolerance trajectories. Cases with prokinetic drugs use and post-pyloric feeding were 36, 13 of patients with no feeding intolerance, 25 and 10 of patients with decreased feeding intolerance, 46 and 19 of patients with continuous feeding intolerance, respectively, showing significant differences in the above indicators among the three groups ( χ2=15.76, 6.20, P<0.05). Further analysis showed that compared with patients with no feeding intolerance, patients with decreased feeding intolerance had higher ratio of prokinetic drugs use and ratio of post-pyloric feeding ( χ2=15.60, 6.10, P<0.05). (3) Survival of patients of different feeding intolerance trajectories. The 28-day overall survival rates of patients with no feeding intolerance, decreased feeding intolerance, and continued feeding intolerance were 96.96%, 95.92%, and 87.94%, respectively, showing a significant difference ( χ2=10.39, P<0.05). Further analysis showed a significant difference between patents with no feeding intolerance and patients with continuous feeding intolerance ( χ2=9.19, P<0.05). (4) Analysis of prognostic factors in critically ill surgical patients. Multivariate analysis showed that continuous feeding intolerance was an independent risk factor for 28-day death in critically ill surgical patients ( hazard ratio=3.92, 95% confidence interval as 1.43-10.79, P<0.05). Conclusion:For surgical critically ill patients, patients with continuous feeding intolerance have a higher 28-day mortality than patients with no feeding intolerance, and the continuous feeding intolerance is an independent risk factor for 28-day death in critically ill surgical patients.
10.The prognostic value of circulating microRNA-29b in left ventricular hypertrophy in patients with hypertension
Xianghong ZHOU ; Jianping CAI ; Weili LIU ; Xun ZHANG ; Xiujuan WU ; Chuanyu GAO
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2019;58(4):278-281
Objective To analyze the relationship between the level of microRNA-29b in circulation and left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertensive patients.Methods A total of 240 subjects from Henan Province People's Hospital from June 2015 to June 2018 were included in the present study.Among them,160 were hospitalized patients,and were divided into two groups.Patients with simple hypertension and had no left ventricular hypertrophy (80 cases) were in the simple hypertension group (HBP-NLVH),and patients with hypertension combined with left ventricular hypertrophy (80 cases) were in the high blood pressure with left ventricular hypertrophy group (HBP-LVH).Normal control subjects (80 cases) were those with no hypertension and randomly selected from the medical center of Henan Province People's Hospital.Serum microRNA-29b expressions were detected by real time fluorescence quantitative PCR.The thickness of interventricular septum (IVSD) and left ventricular posterior wall thickness (LVPWD) were measured by echocardiography.Results Compared with the normal control group (1.95±0.79),the relative expression of microRNA-29b in the patients both in the HBP-NLVH group (2.67±0.92) and the HBP-LVH group (5.12 ± 1.23) was up-regulated,and the difference between normal control and patients was statistically significant (P<0.05).In patients,the microRNA-29b level in the HBP-LVH group was significantly higher than that in the HBP-NLVH group (P<0.05).The expression level of microRNA-29b was positively correlated with IVSD (r=0.71,P<0.05) and LVPWD (r=0.74,P<0.05),respectively.The sensitivity and specificity of serum microRNA-29b levels in the diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertension patients were 96.8% and 91.3%,respectively.Conclusion Serum microRNA-29b level is elevated in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy,and is positively correlated with left ventricular hypertrophy.The circulation microRNA-29b might be a useful biomarker with prognostic value in left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertension patients.