1.Mutual regulation of microRNA and DNA methylation in cancer
Qianqian DONG ; Xiaofeng LIU ; Ruilian SHANG
Journal of International Oncology 2013;(5):329-331
Both microRNA and DNA methylation are the important contents of epigenetic modification.Lots of studies have confirmed that mutual regulation of microRNA and DNA methylation involve in tumorgenesis and development of cancer.The studies of their mechanisms bring some new ideas for investigating the pathogenesis of tumors,and provide a theoretical basis for the early diagnosis and treatment.
2.Effects of over-expression of macrophage migration inhibitory factor on the epithelial-mesenchymal transition in cervical cancer cells SiHa
Xiaofeng SHI ; Suhui WU ; Wei LIU ; Haixia SHANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2014;26(11):733-736
Objective To investigate the impact of migration inhibitory factor (MIF) over-expression on the epithelial to mesenchymal transition in human cervical cancer SiHa cells.Methods Recombinant plasmid pEGFP-N1-MIF was transfected into SiHa cells,and then of MIF mRNA relative quantitative expression was tested by RT-PCR.The mRNA and protein expression level of E-cadherin and vimentin were detected by RT-PCR and immunocytochemistry,respectively.Results RT-PCR results showed that MIF mRNA expression quantity in experimental group was higher than that in control group cells (F =2 950.278,P < 0.01).In MIF-overexpressing SiHa cells,vimentin mRNA was increased and E-cadherin mRNA was decreased determined by RT-PCR (Fvalues were 2 135.048,1 893.563,P< 0.01).Immunocytochemistry results showed that vimentin expression quantity in experimental group cells were higher than that in control group cells,however,E-cadherin expression quantity was lower than that in control group cells (F values were 2 348.021,1 789.421,P < 0.01).Conclusions The over-expression of MIF gene can significantly up-regulate the expression of vimentin,and down-regulate the expression of E-cadherin.Consequently,MIF over-expression induces epithelial to mesenchymal transition in human cervical cancer SiHa cells.
3.Nosocomial Infection Administration in Laminar Airflow Operation Department
Jingui CAO ; Qianling SHANG ; Jianwen CUI ; Xia CUI ; Xiaofeng HE
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 1994;0(04):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate the methods of promoting nosocomial infection administration in laminar airflow(LAF) operation department,based on the theory of air microbe and object surface microbe. METHODS To begin with the construction standard of LAF operation department,to discuss difficult,complicating,professional and legal characteristics of nosocomial infection administration of LAF operating room. RESULTS It was a solid base of promoting nosocomial infection administrition to specify strictly the standard for the LAF operation department built;it was a vital link of promoting nosocomial infection administrition to take part in inspecting the engineering quality of LAF operation department;it is an effective means of LAF nosocomial infection administrition to carry out the supervision and control to the LAF operation department daily;it was the essense of promoting nosocomial infection administrition to make efforts to innovate the modern administration pattern in LAF operation department. CONCLUSIONS The management of hospital infection in the LAF operation department must emphasize the comprehensive measure of the all-directional germ control,make standard of decontamination of air conditioning guarantee system and carry out the whole process supervision.
4.Determination of Free Inorganic Cadmium Ions in Marine Bivalves by High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Yanfang ZHAO ; Jinsong NING ; Derong SHANG ; Yuxiu ZHAI ; Haiyan DING ; Xiaofeng SHENG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2016;(8):1277-1280
Abstract A new method was established to determine the free inorganic cadmium ion ( Cd2+) in marine bivalves using high performance liquid chromatography and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry ( HPLC-ICP-MS) . The free Cd2+ in shellfish was ultrasonic extracted for 40 min by 10 mmol/L Tris buffer solution ( with 0. 1 mol/L NaCl, pH=7. 5), and the separation of Cd2+ was achieved using an IonPac CS5A analytical column with an IonPac CG5A guard column. The mobile phase consisted of 50 mmol/L C2 H2 O4 and 95 mmol/L LiOH. The new method had a good linear relationship with the correlation coefficient of 0. 999 and the standard recoveries of Cd2+ were all above 84. 6%. The free Cd2+ content in several kinds of marine bivalves was determined using the method and the results showed that the percentage of free inorganic Cd2+ to the total Cd content in samples with high Cd content was higher than those with low Cd content.
5.The change of periphery and central lymphocyte subsets at the crest-time of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis mice
Nana XI ; Rongyuan ZHENG ; Xiaofeng SHANG ; Tan WANG ; Jin Lü ; De XU ; Zhenggang WU ; Guoqian CHEN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2010;26(3):236-240
Objective:To observe the change of periphery and centra lymphocyte subsets at the crest-time of MOG_(35-55) induced EAE disease in mice,and to explore the alteration of cellular immunity and humoral immunity in the invasion process in EAE.Methods:MOG_(35-55) was used to establish EAE model in femina C57BL/6 mice.The behavioral changes and the histological scores were recorded after the mice were immuned .The changes of CD3~+CD4~+,CD3~+CD8~+,CD4~+CD25~+ and B220~+ on periphery and centra lymphocytes in spleen,brain and spinal cord were analyzed by flow cytometry.Results:The CD3~+CD4~+,CD3~+CD8~+,CD4~+CD25~+ and B220~+ lymphocytes were detected in the brain and spinal cord of EAE group mice,but they were not detected in CFA control group.The CD3~+CD4~+ and CD3+CD8+lymphocytes in the spleen of EAE crest-time group were lower than those in CFA control group(P<0.05).The B220~+ lymphocytes were obviously higher than in the CFA control group (P<0.01).And CD4~+CD25~+ lymphocytes were slight higher than the CFA control group.Conclusion:At the crest-time during EAE,the CD3~+CD4~+,CD3~+CD8~+lymphocytes of spleen reduced obviously,B220~+ lymphocytes increased markedly,and the CD4~+CD25~+ lymphocytes just have the increasing trend.It indicates that cellular immunity and humoral immunity coregulated the patho-process at the crest-time of EAE,T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes all played important roles in the pathogenesy of EAE.
6.The effect and analysis of retinoic acid on the peripheral blood Pin1 and T helper cell 17/regulatory cells of rheumatoid arthritis patients
Lijuan QIAO ; Huiying GAO ; Tingting ZHANG ; Lili SHANG ; Jianfang XIE ; Hongyan WEN ; Jing LUO ; Xiaofeng LI
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2021;25(6):373-377
Objective:To explore the expression of peptidyl prolyl cis-trans isomerase (Pin1) activity in peripheral blood of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the value and correlation of T helper cell 17/regulatory cells (Th17/Treg) cells, and to analyze the effect and influence of all-transretinoic acid (ATRA) on it.Methods:① Comparing the difference of Pin1 expression and absolute counts of Th17 and Treg between RA patients before and after treatment and healthy control group, Kruskal-Wallis rank sum test was used for analysis. ② To analyze the correlation between the expression of Pin1 and its general data, activity indicators [such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) and disease activity score 28 joints (DAS28) scores], Th17, Treg and some cytokines in RA patients, and to use Pearson and Spearman correlation tests. ③ To analyze the difference of Pin1 expression and Th17/Treg in peripheral blood of RA patients treated with low-dose all-trans retinoic acid (10 mg twice a week) and traditional immunosuppressants such as hydroxychloroquine for 3 months respectively. Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison between the two groups, and the difference was statistically significant with ( P<0.05). Results:① The activity of Pin1 in peripheral blood of the newly treated group of RA was [13.62(9.16, 19.42)] higher than that of the healthy control group [8.97(7.62, 11.45)]( Z=42.82 , P<0.05), and Th17 was [18.28(12.76, 24.08)] higher than that of the healthy control group [6.04(4.96, 4.96)]( Z=48.83 , P<0.05). Treg [11.06(5.31, 21.87). It was lower than that of healthy control group [40.41(24.33, 48.52)]( Z=42.21 , P<0.05). ② the activity of Pin1 in peripheral blood of RA patients was positively correlated with CRP, the number of involved joints, DAS28 score, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) ( r=0.396, P<0.05; r=0.683, P<0.05; r=0.466, P<0.05; r=0.315, P<0.05; r=0.416, P<0.05). ③ Compared with the newly treated RA group, the activity of Pin1 [6.94(5.96, 8.77), Z=42.82 , P<0.05] and Th17 7.38 decreased [7.38(3.85, 11.21), Z=48.83 , P<0.05], while Treg [40.41 (17.77, 33.47)] increased ( Z=42.21 , P<0.05). ④ Compared with the traditional medicine group, Treg [28.9(21.73, 37.36)] was higher in the retinoic acid group, and the difference was statistically significant ( Z=-2.683 , P<0.05). The activity of Pin1 was [6.23(5.58, 8.75)], but there was no statistical significance ( Z=-1.622 , P=0.104). Conclusion:Pin1 in peripheral blood of RA patients is over-expressed. Th17 is increased and Treg is decreased. ATRA combined with other traditional drugs can reduce Pin1 activity, promote Treg growth and improve disease activity of RApatients to a certain extent.
7.Expression of TLR4-MyD88 on iris in rat eyes with endotoxin-induced uveitis
Shang, LI ; Hong, LU ; Xiaofeng HU ; Wei, CHEN ; Peizeng, YANG ; Kijlstra AIZE ; Yingzhi, XU ; Jing, WANG
Chinese Ophthalmic Research 2010;28(2):97-102
Background Research determined that TLR4 is positively expressed on the macrophages in iris and ciliary in acute endotoxin-induced uveitis(EIU),indicating that TLR4 participated in the pathogenesis of the anterior uveitis.Objective The aim of this study is to observe the expressions of toll-like receptor-4(TLR4),Myeloid differentiation factor 88(MyD88),NF-κB p65 in iris tissue in the eyes with endotoxin-induced acute anterior uveitis.Methods Animal models of acute anterior uveitis were established by a hind footpad injection of 200μg Cholera vibrio LPS in 40 SPF Wistar rats with the age of 6-8 weeks.Other 10 age-matched rats were as normal controls.Ocular inflammation was examined under the slit lamp microscope at the 2-hour interval after the injection and intensity of inflammation was scored according to the standard of Lajavardi[4].Histopathology examination was performed for the evaluation of inflammatory reaction of iris and ciliary tissues by HE staining at 24 hours after LPS injection.Expressions of TLR4,MyD88 and NF-κB p65 in iris and ciliary body tissue were detected through immunohistochemistry.TLR4~+,MyD88~+ and NF-κB p65~+ cells were counted.Results The inflammatory reaction was gradually enhanced after injection of LPS and peaked at 24 hours and allivated 48 hours later.The infiltration of lots of inflammatory cells and fibrinous exudate were exhibited in the anterior chamber,posterior chamber,iris and ciliary tissue under the optical microscope at 24 hours after injection of LPS.No positive expressions of TLR4,MyD88 and NF-κB p65 in iris-ciliary body complex were found in normal control rats.The positive cells for TLR4,MyD88 and NF-κB p65 in iris-ciliary body complex were significantly different among 12 hours group,48 hours group and 72 hours groups(F=46.79,P<0.05;F=54.37,P<0.05;F=85.32,P<0.05),and the positive cells for TLR4,MyD88 and NF-κB p65 peaked at 24 hours after injection of LPS.Conclusion The expression of TLR4 and its downstream signal transduction molecules MyD88,NF-κB p65 vary in uvea during EIU,indicating the potential role of LR4-MyD88 dependent pathway in the pathogenesis of acute anterior uveitis.
8.Strategies and technical key points of lymph node dissection along the left recurrent laryngeal nerve in robot-assisted esophagectomy
Xiaobin SHANG ; Xiaofeng DUAN ; Jie YUE ; Zhao MA ; Chuangui CHEN ; Chen ZHANG ; Dawang QU ; Hongjing JIANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2021;20(5):497-503
Esophagectomy and lymph node dissection are the cornerstones for the treatment of esophageal cancer. Upper mediastinal lymph node dissection is of great value for accurate staging and improving the prognosis of patients. Lymph node dissection along the left recurrent laryngeal nerve is the most challenging procedures in esophageal surgery, and there has been no relevant consensus on the scope and boundary of lymph node dissection. In recent years, with the application of endoscopic technology, especially robotic surgery system in esophagectomy, and the introduction of the concept of superior mediastinal microdissection, the authors have proposed the border of lymph node dissection along the left recurrent laryngeal nerve, so as to achieve precise, radical and standardized dissection. Combined with their own experiences, the authors elaborate on the anatomic boundary, extent and technique of lymph node dissection along the left recurrent laryngeal nerve.
9.The present studies of noninvasive assessment in early postoperative care of congenital heart disease
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2017;33(11):701-704
Objective Nowdays,infants with low age,low weight and complicated symptoms are appropriate candidates for cardiac surgery of congenital heart disease.However,surgical strike and multiorgan immaturity have already increased the difficulty of postoperative care.With invasive assessments,we can just assess the real-time condition.But noninvasive assess ment has been proved the positive correlations between the assessment and postoperative outcomes.Therefore,surgeons and intensivists modify treatment in insidious onset,prevent the exacerbation and improve the long-term survival rate.
10.Clinicopathological analysis of postoperative pathological diagnosis upgrade of post-menopausal high-grade cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions in women
Xiaofeng SHI ; Suhui WU ; Jingfen SUN ; Haixia SHANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2022;34(9):679-682
Objective:To investigate postoperative pathological diagnosis upgrade of high-grade cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) in postmenopausal women and its influencing factors.Methods:Clinicopathologic data of 378 post-menopausal women with HSIL who underwent cervical conization or total hysterectomy in Shanxi Bethune Hospital between January 2017 and December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. According to whether the pathological diagnosis was upgraded after operation, they were divided into upgraded group and non-upgraded group. The clinicopathological characteristics of both groups were compared. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of postoperative pathological upgrade.Results:Among 387 patients, 28 patients (7.2%) were postoperatively upgraded to cervical cancer. Compared with the non-upgraded group, the proportions of the following indexes in the upgraded group were higher [the proportion of HSIL detected by cervical thinprep cytologic test (TCT): 57.1% (16/28) vs. 44.6% (160/359); the proportion of HSIL detected by colposcopic impression: 89.3% (25/28) vs. 59.3% (213/359); the proportion of glandular involvement: 46.4% (13/28) vs. 24.0% (86/359); the number of lesion involvement ≥ 2: 82.1% (23/28) vs. 59.6% (214/359); the proportion of positive endocervical curettage (ECC): 64.3% (18/28) vs. 46.0% (165/359)]; and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the proportions of patients stratified by menopausal duration, colporrhagia, gravidity frequency, reproductive frequency, human papillomavirus (HPV) 16/18 infection and multiple HPV infection (all P > 0.05). Multivariate logistic analysis found that colposcopic impression of HSIL ( OR = 6.195, 95% CI 1.432-26.804), glandular involvement ( OR = 2.468, 95% CI 1.050-5.801), and ECC positive ( OR = 3.477,95% CI 1.028-11.764) were independent risk factors for postoperatively upgraded to cancer for postmenopausal HSIL patients in women (all P < 0.05). Conclusion:For post-menopausal women, patients with colposcopic impression of HSIL, glandular involvement and ECC positive should be alert to the risk of postoperatively pathological upgrade.