1.Clinical application value of lymph node ratio in pancreatic cancer
Guopei LUO ; Quanxing NI ; Xianjun YU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2015;14(8):686-688
Lymphatic metastasis is an important prognostic factor for pancreatic cancer.However,lymphatic metastatic status (N0 or N1) can not reflect the degree of lymphatic metastasis.Lymph node ratio,which is defined as the number of positive lymph nodes divided by total examined lymph nodes,can reflect the degree of lymph metastatic metastasis and give consideration to examined lymph nodes.Lymph node ratio is superior to lymph metastatic status in staging,guiding treatment,and predicting prognosis.However,currently,lymph node ratio cannot replace lymph metastatic status for the undetermined minimum number of examined lymph nodes and cut-off value.Further evidence is needed to prove its clinical value.
2.Establishment of mice pneumonia model with imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
Daojun YU ; Yunsong YU ; Xiang FANG ; Xianjun WANG ; Yijian PAN
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2010;33(8):771-775
Objective To construct the mice pneumonia model with imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and provide experimental model in anti-pan-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii therapy study. Methods A total number of 120 4-week-old BALB/C male mice were randomly selected and divided into three groups including micro-intratracheal injection, ultrasonic atomizing and nasal dripping. The mice were treated with methotrexate to induce hypo-immunity in every group. These BALB/C mice of normal immunity and hypo-immunity were infected through Imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii by microintratracheal injection, ultrasonic atomizing and nasal dripping, respectively. The morbidity, mortality,bacterial clearance rate and histopathology in lung were determined. Results The morbidities of BALB/C mice with hypo-immunity infected by micro-intratracheal injection and ultrasonic atomizing achieved 100%(30/30), while the mortalities were 100% (10/10) and 33.3% (3/10), respectively. Mice in two groups above displayed the influx of neutrophils, lymphocytes and macrophages in the peri-bronchial and alveolar interstitial space 12-24 h after pulmonary infection. In addtion, the mice in micro-intratracheal injection group displayed coUapse of partial alveolar walls, formation of abscesses and bacterial colonies in alveoli. While the lung pathology in mice of ultrasonic atomizing group was characterized by cell degeneration in some regions in the lungs, slight relaxation, congestion in alveolar wall vessels and normal of bronchial and alveolar tissue 24 h after inoculation. Degeneration in peri-tracheal and peri-bronchial areas was observed 24-48 h after inoculation, along with highly expanded pulmonary blood vessels and edems. The inflammation was reduced at 48 hours. There was no obvious pulmonary infection in BALB/C mice with hypo-immunity by nasal dripping with mortality of 0% (0/10) and no significant histopathologic change in lungs. Conclusions BALB/C mice with hypo-immunity pneumonia model with Imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii can be conducted by micro-intratracheal injection or ultrasonic atomizing, but the latter has the advantages of high-productivity, easy-operation, low-cost, time-saving and usefulness. Mice with normal immunity are not susceptible to imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.
3.Influence of psychological factors on aesthetic satisfaction of all-ceramic restorative patients
Xianjun YUAN ; Suihua YU ; Yu PAN ; Junqi LING ; Ke ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2012;18(2):94-96
ObjectiveTo analyze the relationship between the patients' psychological factors and esthetics satisfaction of all-ceramic restoration of anterior teeth.MethodsThe N scales of Eysenck personality questionnaires (EPQ) were filled at the first visit,and the total scores of N scales were calculated.After restorative treatments,the satisfaction questionnaire was used to evaluate the patients' aesthetic satisfaction on material quality,color,geometry,profile,self-confidence,etc,and to analyze the relation between psychological factors and satisfaction of the patients.ResultsThe scores of EPQ N scale of the patients in this study were as follows:Nmax=23,Nmin =3,Navg =9.35±5.714.The patients had high satisfaction with restoration.Aesthetic satisfaction,color and self-confidence were in relation to the N scales scores,satisfaction of color was in relation to sickness suspicion,satisfaction of profile was in relation to enthrallment extent and guilty consciousness,and satisfaction of self-confidence improvement was in relation to anxiety and self-determination.Conclusions The psychologic factor of the patients has some influence on the esthetics satisfaction of all-ceramic restoration of anterior teeth.
4.Prometastatic overexpression of microtubule destabilizing protein Stathmin is regulated by DNA methylation in human pancreatic cancer
Chen LIU ; Xiaochen CAI ; Jiang LONG ; Xianjun YU ; Quanxing NI
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2012;18(6):442-446
Objective To investigate the role of Stathmin in pancreatic cancer invasion and metastasis and its relationship with DNA methylation. Methods Immunohistochemical detection of MBDI and Stathmin protein expression in 40 cases of pancreatic cancer and 15 cases ot normal pancreatic tissue were performed,followed by analysis of their clinical and pathological relationship with pancreatic cancer; Human pancreatic cancer cell line BxPC-3 was treated with 5-Aza-2-dC (AZA).Both qRT-PCR and Western blot analysis of Stathmin expression were used before and after AZA treatment; Stathmin-siRNA transfected BxPC-3 cells were divided into the Stathmi-siRNA group and the empty vector control group.Transwell chamber invasion assay and animal experiment were performed to measure the changes in cell invasion and metastatic capability. Results lmmunohistochemistry showed positive MBDI and Stathmin expressions in 28 (70%) and 24 (60%) out of 40 cases of pancreatic cancer,respectively,which were significantly higher than that in the normal pancreatic tissue (P< 0.05); MBDI and Stathmin protein expressions were positively correlated (r =0.356,P =0.037),so were MBDI expression and lymph node metastasis (P=0.023).Stathmin expression was significantly correlated with clinical staging and lymph node metastasis (P =0.002,and P =0.001,respectively).After AZA treatment,both Stathmin mRNA and protein expression in BxPC-3 were significantly decreased.Transwell chamber invasion assay showed that compared with the control group,the cell invasion capability of the Stathmin-siRNA group was significantly decreased (P<0.05).Animal experiment showed that the incidence of liver metastasis was significantly lower in the Stathmin-siRNA transfected group than the empty vector control group (P<0.05).Conclusion Demethylation may contribute to the reduction of Stathmin expression in pancreatic cancer and further improve the prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients.
5.The studies of the pharmacodynamics of antineoplaston A_(10)
Renjiang YU ; Shuxiang CUI ; Ling ZHOU ; Xianjun QU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1986;0(05):-
This paper describes the inhibitory effects of antineoplaston A10 with using different dosages against the mouse S180, rats W256 and Bca - P6 and MGC cell (human) in nude mouse. When the administered dosage of oral formulation antineoplaston A10 was 4000mg ? kg-1 ? 24h-1 against the S180 for 10d . inhibitory rate was 32. 5%( P
6.Simultaneous detection of four types of human herpes virus by AllGlo quadruple fluorescence quantitatve PCR
Daojun YU ; Shenghai WU ; Xianjun WANG ; Wenjuan TONG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2012;32(1):78-83
ObjectiveTo optimize the condition of multiple fluorescence quantitative PCR and establish a new assay of four human herpes virus (HHV) detected by AllGlo quadruple fluorescence quantitative PCR.MethodsFour HHV including HSV-1,HSV-2,EBV and CMV were identified by sequence analysing the qualitative PCR production.Furthermore,they were quantitatively detected by AllGlo and TaqMan multiple fluorescence quantitative PCR respectively.ResultsBoth the positive rate and specificity of AllGlo and TaqMan in detecting single HHV achieved 100%.And AllGlo single fluorescence quantitative PCR prevailed over TaqMan's by Ct of 1-3.Four HHV can be simultaneously detected by AllGlo quadruple fluorescence quantitative PCR,comparing to the only two by TaqMan.ConclusionAllGlo fluorescence quantitative PCR assay allows a higher throughput,sensitivity and specificity than TaqMan in detection and thus provides a board prospect.
7.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.
8.Recent advances in basic research, clinical diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer in 2016
Dingkong LIANG ; Si SHI ; Jin XU ; Xianjun YU
China Oncology 2017;27(4):241-250
Pancreatic cancer is a highly malignant, fast progressive digestive system neoplasm with poor prognosis, and the incidence has increased significantly in the recent years. The treatment mode of pancreatic cancer has been transformed from surgery-first approach to multidisciplinary approach including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other comprehensive treatment modalities, accompanying with significant improvement in clinical efficacy. During the last decade, the molecular mechanism of pancreatic cancer has been explored in depth. Indeed, we had a clearer understanding of the disease, which provides clues for translation of basic research into clinical practice. This review summarized recent high quality studies on pancreatic cancer including pathogenic factor, advances in basic research, and clinical treatment.
9.Sudden Cardiac Death of Incarcerated Prisoners:A Study of 75 Cases
Lan YU ; Limin DONG ; Xianjun HOU ; Kai SHI ; Kai XU
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2014;(2):112-113,116
Objective To investigate the characteristics and influencing factors leading to sudden cardiac death (SCD) of incarcerated prisoners. Methods Seventy-five SCD cases of prisoners between 2000 and 2013 in Henan province were collected, and environment, psychological and physical factors were retro-spectively analyzed. Combined with histopathological results, specific factors of SCD were also studied. Results In the 75 cases, 21 cases (28%) had definite chronic past medical histories, and 75 cases (100%) had cardiovascular disease confirmed by autopsy. Conclusion Due to presence of the potential cardiac diseases, special incarcerated environment, psychological stress, and body-restraint might be the precipitat-ing factors in SCD of those prisoners.
10.Expression and significance of signal pathway Wnt/β-catenin in prostate cancer stem cells
Mang KE ; Tao HONG ; Hongyuan YU ; Xianjun ZHANG ; Ting HUANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2017;11(1):74-77,85
Objective To investigate the expression and significance of signal pathway Wnt/β-catenin in prostate cancer stem cells.Methods Prostate cancer tissues,hyperplasia prostate tissues and normal prostate tissues were collected,then prostate cancer stem cells were selected from cell suspension in the culture system of serum-free medium by magnetic activated cell sorting system.Immunohistochemical SP test,RT-PCR and Western blot were applied to test the expression of Wnt and β-Catenin mRNA or protein in prostate cancer stem cells,hyperplasia prostate tissues and normal prostate tissues.Results The protein expression of Wnt and β-Catenin was higher in prostate cancer tissues compared with that in hyperplasia prostate tissues and normal prostate tissues;mRNA expression of Wnt and β-Catenin was higher in prostate cancer stem cells (4.57±0.83,3.93±0.78) than in hyperplasia prostate tissues (1.32±0.35,1.48±0.44) and normal prostate tissues (1.00±0.12,1.00±0.11),and the difference was statistically significant (F=13.287,12.648,P=0.000).Protein expression of Wnt and β-Catenin was higher in prostate cancer stem cells(0.87±0.10,1.12±0.23) than in hyperplasia prostate tissues(0.39±0.08,0.64±±0.11) and normal prostate tissues (0.33±0.09,0.45±0.10),and the difference was statistically significant (F=16.625,14.417,P=0.000).Conclusion Signal pathway Wnt/β-catenin is stimulated abnormally in prostate cancer stem cells,causing the occurrence of prostate cancer,providing a new research direction for treatment of prostate cancer.