1.Research in the treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma with hemihepatectomy in 50 cases
Weiyong YU ; Yao ZHAO ; Jingdong HE ; Xiaofei CHEN ; Xiaojuan YU
Chongqing Medicine 2013;(31):3773-3775
Objective To compare the clinical and follow-up results of different ways of operation for the treatment of patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma ,and to explore its e key technology and related prognosis .Methods 31 out of 50 patients with biliary and partial liver resection(control group) ,19 patients with hemihepatectomy (observation group) .Radical resection rate and surviv-al rate were compared in the two groups .Results radical resection rate control group and observation group was 35 .48% (11/31) and 68 .42% (13/19) ,the difference was statistically significant (P=0 .014);the difference of 1 ,3 ,5 year survival rates between the two groups were statistically significant (P= 0 .03) ,observation group :85 .4% ,58 .6% ,32 .2% ,control group:86 .1% ,65 .2% , 20 .0% .Conclusion Radical resection is still the most important measures the patients for cure and long-term survival ,radical re-section rate ,survival rate ,and prognosis could be improved greatly by improving operation skills and experience accumulation ,com-bined with hepatectomy .
2.HIV-1 Nef promotes KSHV vIL-6-induced angiogenesis by regulating PTEN/PI3K signaling pathway
Shuihong YAO ; Xiaofei ZHU ; Chun LU ; Gaoxia GE
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2013;(8):627-633
Objective To investigate whether HIV-1 Nef could promote the angiogenesis and tu-morigenesis induced by KSHV vIL-6 through regulating PTEN/PI3K signaling pathway .Methods Lipo-some transfection was used to transfect cDNA of pPTEN , dominant-negative ( DN) construct of PI3K and control vector into endothelial cells , which stably express KSHV vIL-6 and HIV-1 Nef.Microtubule forma-tion assay and chicken chorioallantoic membrane ( CAM) assay were used to evaluate microtubule formation and angiogenesis , respectively .Expressions of PTEN and PI 3 K were measured by Western blot .Results Both overexpression of PTEN and inhibited expression of PI 3K suppressed the vIL-6-induced microtubule for-mation and angiogenesis in CAM mediated by Nef .Conclusion HIV-1 Nef enhances vIL-6-induced angio-genesis and tumorigenesis through regulating PTEN/PI3K signaling pathway .
3.A Survey of the Medical Students' After-class Reading
Qian WANG ; Juan XU ; Juhua MA ; Xiaofei YAO ; Zhongshan JIN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2002;0(01):-
After-class reading is one of the important activities in the college students' spiritual life.The interests,sorts of books,contents and quantities of their reading can reflect their ideological conditions and their value judgment.Based on the investigation and analysis on their after-class reading activities,we can discover problems and give appropriate guidance in time,hoping to promote the cultivation of good after-class reading atmosphere on campus. The results of this survey can provide reference for the humanistic quality education of medical students.
4.Comparison of LOXL-2 Expression between Active Systematic Scleroderma and Active Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Yao CHENG ; Xiaofei WANG ; Xiaoli ZHANG ; Na ZHANG ; Xingang ZHANG
Journal of China Medical University 2016;45(5):414-416,421
Objective To investigate the expression of lysyl oxidase like protein?2(LOXL?2)in the sera of patients with active systemic scleroder?ma(SSc)and mixed connective tissue disease(MCTD). Methods An enzyme?linked immunosorbent assay was adopted to measure LOXL?2 in the serum of 20 patients with active SSc,20 patients with active MCTD,and 20 healthy controls. The measurements among different groups was com?pared,and correlations between LOXL?2 levels and clinical manifestations of SSc and MCTD were examined. Results The levels of LOXL?2 ex?pression in MCTD and SSc groups were significantly higher than those in control group(P<0.05 for all groups). LOXL?2 expression is also related to the presence of skin lesions in SSc(r=0.982 P=0.001). Conclusion High serum level of LOXL?2 in these patients with active SSc and active MCTD suggests that LOXL?2 may be involved in the process of fibrosis and the resulting vasculitis in multiple organs.
5.Clinical Feature Analysis of Fast Resting Heart Rate in Hypertension Patients
Xiaofei LI ; Kai SUN ; Jingzhou CHEN ; Rutai HUI ; Yan YAO ; Xiaohan FAN
Chinese Circulation Journal 2017;32(7):665-668
To explore the clinical features and common complications of fast resting heart rate (RHR) in hypertensionpatients. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the entire rest electrocardiogram data of Qingdao study 2000 and Xinyang study2005 in community population elder than 18 years including hypertension patients and non-hypertension subjects. Clinical complications as diabetes, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia and stroke, laboratory findings, RHR in ECG, body mass index (BMI), waist to hip ratio and office blood pressure were collected in all participants. Results: A total of 18183 participants were enrolled including 61.6% male, the average age was (45.2±12.7) years including 6763 hypertension patients. Compared with normal BP subjects, hypertension patients had the faster RHR (73.5±11.6) times/min vs (70.6±9.6) times/min, P<0.001 and more hypertension patients combining fast RHR (14.5% vs 6.4%), P<0.001. In hypertension patients, compared with normal RHR patients, fast RHR patients had the elder age (53.9±12.2) years vs (51.8±11.2) years, lower BMI (25.8±3.6) kg/m2 vs (26.4±3.4) kg/m2 and higher ratio of grade 3 hypertension (68.2%vs 59.0%), all P<0.001; higher levels of fasting blood glucose (6.0±2.4) mmol/L vs (5.6±1.5) mmol/L and triglyceride (2.0±1.8) mmol/L vs (1.7±1.3) mmol/L, both P<0.001, higher LDL-C (3.2±0.9) mmol/L vs (3.1±0.8) mmol/L, P=0.001;more patients with diabetes (6.6% vs 3.9%), P=0.007 and stroke (11.1% vs 8.3%), P=0.005. Multivariate regression analysis indicated that with adjusted traditional risk factors, fast RHR was positively related to stroke occurrence in hypertension patients (OR=1.306, 95% CI 1.021-1.671). Conclusion: Fast RHR happened more in hypertension patients than in normal BP subjects; it had the increased risk for stroke occurrence in hypertension patients.
6.Glutamine regulates the proliferation and survival of small cell lung cancer H446 cells
Pengyu XU ; Jiayin LI ; Yajing MIAO ; Cuicui GAO ; Yao SHEN ; Fang JIN ; Xiaofei QIU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(12):1423-1427
Objective To investigate the effects of glutamine (Gln) on proliferation and survival of small cell lung cancer H446 cells, and further to explore the potential mechanism. Methods The proliferation of H446 cells was detected at different time points (0, 24, 48, 72 and 96 h) by CCK-8 assay in Gln (+) group and Gln (-) group, and an optimal time was selected. Under the optimal time, Annexin V-FITC/PI staining, CellTiter-Glo? assay kit and flow cytometer were used to detect cell survival, cellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Gln (-) group was used as the control group, under the condition of Gln deficiency, cellular ATP, cell proliferation and survival were detected after adding oxaloacetic acid (OAA) or dimethyl-α-ketoglutarate (DM-αKG). Gln (-) group was used as the control group, cellular ROS, cell proliferation, colony and survival were detected after treated with ROS scavenger N- acetyl cysteine (NAC). With different concentrations (0, 2, 5, 10 μmol/L) of glutaminase inhibitor BPTES, the optimal concentration was selected through the colony assay. The cellular ATP and ROS levels and cell proliferation were detected under the optimal concentration. H446 cells were treated with bis-2-(5-phenylacetamido-1,2,4-thiadiazol-2-yl) ethyl sulfide (BPTES), ROS inducer hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) or the combination of them, and cell survival ratio was compared between two groups. Results The proliferation levels of H446 cells at 24, 48, which were decreased most significantly in 72 h in Gln (-) group. When 72 h was used as the optimal time, the cell survival ratio and ATP level were decreased, and the ROS level was increased, in Gln (-) group compared with those of Gln (+) group (P<0.05). There was a higher survival ratio in H446 cells in Gln (-)+OAA group and Gln (-)+DM-αKG group than that of Gln (-) group (P<0.05), but there were no significant differences in cell proliferation and ATP levels between Gln (-) group, Gln (-)+OAA group and Gln (-)+DM-αKG group. The ROS level was reduced, the cell proliferation, colony level and survival ratio were increased in Gln (-)+NAC group compared with those of Gln (-) group (P<0.05). Cloning assay showed that 10μmol/L was the optional concentration. Under this concentration, the proliferation and ATP level were decreased in Gln(+)+BPTES group (P<0.05), and cellular ROS level was up-regulated compared with Gln(+) group. The survival ratio was significantly lower in BPTES+H 2O2 group compared with BPTES (+) group or H2O2 (+) group. Conclusion Glutamine deficiency inhibits the proliferation and survival ratio of H446 cells through enhancing ROS level. BPTES and H2O2 show synergistically inhibitory effect on the survival of H446 cells.
7.Aflatoxin M1 preparation and identification of artificial antigens
Qichao CAI ; Yuze HOU ; Ruiguang DENG ; Xiaofei HU ; Yao WANG ; Xiaofan ZHANG ; Fangyu WANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2014;(6):789-793
Objective:AFM1-BSA and AFM1-OVA were synthesized and then identified in this experiment.Methods: Using oximation method ,AFM1 was transformed to oxime compounds while the reaction process was monitored via TLC method aiming to identify the compounds.Coupled with carrier protein BSA and OVA respectively , we obtained AFM1-BSA and AFM1-OVA, then identified synthetic antigen via UV spectrophotometry and SDS-PAGE.Antigens were injected into experimental animals , finally obtaining the murine multi-antiserum.Eventually , the multi-antiserums were detected via indirect inhibition ELISA method to judge whether the antigens were effectively or not.Results:After oximation reaction ,the migration distance of oxime compounds in the thin layer plate was shorter.The maximum absorption peak of AFM1-BSA occurred in 274 nm,and was inconsistent with both UV absorption peaks of BSA and AFM 1.The electrophoretic velocity of AFM 1-BSA was less than that of BSA.All the titers of three immunized mice were 1×10-4 approximately;the multi-antiserum from No.3 sample had the best sensitivity ,its IC50 was 359.9 ng/ml.Conclusion:In this study,we obtained AFM1 artificial antigen and murine multi-antiserum of high sensitivity.
8.Human immunodeficiency virus-1 negative factor protein promotes human herpesvirus-8 viral interleukin-6-induced angiogenesis: role of glycogen synthase kinase-3β/β-catenin signaling pathway
Shuihong YAO ; Huiping QIU ; Jianjun LIU ; Xiaofei ZHU ; Di QIN ; Qin YAN ; Chun LU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2014;32(4):193-198
Objective To explore the role of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK)-3β/β-catenin signaling pathway on human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) negative factor (Nef) protein promoting of human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) viral interleukin-6 (vIL-6)-induced angiogenesis.Methods GSK-3β mutant plasmid GSK-3β-S9A,dominant negative (DN) form GSK-3β-DN and the control vector pcDNA3.1+ were transfected into endothelial cells which stably expressed HHV-8 vIL-6 or HIV-1 Nef,or co-expressed vIL-6 and Nef protein.Microtubule formation assay was performed to explore microtubule formation ability.A chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) model was used to detect angiogenesis.The expression of GSK-3β/β-catenin signaling pathway-related kinases in transfected cells and CAM tissue were further detected by Western blot.The measurement data were compared by t test.Results The activity of GSK-3β was decreased and the ability of HIV-1 Nef protein was enhanced by transfection with GSK-3β-DN in promoting vIL-6 induced microtubule formation (3.42 vs 2.51,t =3.67,P<0.01) and angiogenesis (6.25 vs 3.97,t=4.06,P<0.01).In contrast,the activity of GSK-3β was significantly increased and these functions of HIV-1 Nef protein mentioned above were inhibited by transfection with GSK-3β-S9A (0.62 vs2.51,t=8.48,P<0.01; 0.39 vs 3.97,t=8.59,P<0.01).The results of Western blot showed that with the elevated level of,β-catenin (in cells:3.53 vs 2.07,t=6.60,P<0.05; in tissues:2.76 vs 1.74,t=17.40,P<0.01) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF,in cells:2.68 vs 1.87,t=4.28,P<0.01; in tissues:2.20 vs 1.39,t=7.08,P<0.01) were increased in the GSK-3β-DN transfected cells or tissues,while the opposite results were achieved in the GSK-3β-S9A-transfected cells (GSK-3β phosphorylation:0.50 vs 1.47,t=7.33,P<0.01; β-catenin:1.05 vs 2.62,t=29.50,P<0.01; VEGF:0.74 vs 2.16,t=20.95,P<0.01) or tissues (GSK-3β phosphorylation:0.35 vs 1.97,t=10.72,P<0.01; β-catenin:0.79 vs 1.77,t=5.72,P<0.01; VEGF:0.43 vs 1.65,t=11.89,P< 0.01).Conclusion GSK-3β/β-catenin signaling pathway is involved in vIL-6-induced angiogenesis promoted by HIV-1 Nef protein,which would be valuable for the therapy of Kaposi's sarcoma,an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome,as a potential molecular target.
9.An epidemiological investigation of an border-imported case with Plasmodium vivax malaria
Xiaofei FU ; Yanqing LIU ; Weiling GU ; Yunpeng QI ; Linong YAO ; Wei RUAN
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(1):68-70
Abstract
On March 12, 2022, a case with Plasmodium vivax malaria was reported in the First Hospital of Jiaxing City. The case sought healthcare services due to persist, sharp distending pain of the brain and fever on February 25, 2022, and the symptoms showed no improvements following symptomatic treatment. Microscopy identified malaria parasites on March 12, and the case was definitively diagnosed as P. vivax malaria on March 13. The case was discharged from hospital on March 16 and relapsed on June 15. The case was a veteran from the China-Myanmar border, where malaria is highly prevalent, and had no history of travel after returning to Jiaxing City on October 2021. Based on epidemiological history and laboratory tests, the case was diagnosed as a cross-border mosquito-borne imported case of P. vivax malaria. The case was given treatment with mosquito vector isolation, and the case's family members, neighbors and colleagues were all tested negative for malaria parasites. There was no Anopheles sinensis detected in the case' residence; however, Anopheles was detected in the neighboring areas, indicating a risk of re-establishment. Returners from high-risk regions including borders and labor exporters are recommended to be included in malaria surveillance, and the sensitivity of malaria surveillance requires to be maintained and the diagnostic and treatment capability of malaria requires to be improved in medical institutions.
10.AIDS patients with opportunistic infections in Sichuan province:clinical analysis of 1 465 cases
Shenghua HE ; Ruifeng ZHOU ; Dafeng LIU ; Lin CAI ; Yin WANG ; Xiaofei ZHOU ; Yi ZHANG ; Chunlan ZHANG ; Xiaoxia LIU ; Yao ZHANG
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(5):592-593,596
Objective To study clinical characters and prognosis of AIDS patients with opportunistic infections in Sichuan prov-ince .Methods We performed an retrospective analysis of 1 465 AIDS patients with opportunistic infections who were admitted into the transmitted disease hospital of Chengdu in recent 10 years .Results The overall mortality during hospitalization was 15 .49% . The leading cause of death was respiratory failure due to pneumonia (n=150 ,74 .62% ) or meningitis(n=47 ,23 .86% ) .Descending rank order of common opportunistic infections were respiratory tract ,the mouth swallows ,central nervous system ,gastrointestinal tract skin ,blood system .Descending rank order of common sites of infections were respiratory tract ,oropharynx ,central nervous system ,gastrointestinal tract skin ,reproductive tract .The multiple infections are common :more than 50% of patients suffering from two or more infections(50 .77% ) .Complexity of infection sites :42 .18% dual infection sites and 17 .20% three or more infec-tion sites .Conclusion The opportunistic infections disease spectrum of AIDS in Sichuan area has its own characteristics :multiple infections and multiple infections sites are both common ,death risks are high ,conditions of patients are severe generally ,and respir-atory failure is the main cause of death .