1.Killing effects of PNP-CD chimeric suicide gene vector on HCC cells
Youyuan PENG ; Wu YAN ; Xiaokun CAI ; Zhenyu YIN
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2010;16(8):624-627
Objective To investigate the cytotoxic effects and mechanism of PNP-CD chimeric gene vector originated from PNP/MeP-dR system on HCC cells. Methods The fusion suicide gene PNP-CD obtained by site directed mutagenesis technique was subcloned into pcDNA3.0 to construct a eukaryotic expression vector containing a chimeric gene, pcDNA3.0/ PNP-CD. After being identified by recombinant enzyme, PCR and subsequent sequencing, it was transfected into HepG2 cells by liposome-mediation method. The G418-resistant cellular clone with stable transfection of pcDNA3.0/PNP-CD, HepG2/PNP-CD was established by selection. The expression of PNP-CD gene was also verified by RT-PCR and Western blotting. The curve of cellular growth was assayed by Trypan blue exclusion. The cellular sensitivity of HepG2/PNP-CD to its specific prodrugs and its bystander effects were also assayed by MTT method. Results The chimeric gene, PNP-CD, was inserted into pcDNA3.0 correctly, and the stable expression of pcDNA3.0/PNP-CD in HepG2 cells was confirmed.This cellular clone was highly sensitive to its corresponding prodrugs. It was indicated that its bystander effects with the synergetic treatment of its specific prodrugs were substantially higher than those caused by the same vector with the administration of only a single prodrug, MeP-dR. Conclusion The bi-functional fusion suicide gene vector, pcDNA3.0/PNP-CD, yields powerful cytotoxic effects on HCC cells in the presence of the synergetic treatment of its specific prodrugs, which would be a high-performance therapeutic vector in gene therapy for liver cancer.
2.CT-guided 125I radioactive seed interstitial implantation combined with chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic carcinoma:analysis of therapeutic efficacy
Junjie LUN ; Junling ZHAO ; Jianye SUN ; Xiaokun HU ; Haozhi YIN
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2015;(6):494-497
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of CT-guided 125I radioactive seed implantation combined with gemcitabine and Gio (gemcitabine and S-1, GS scheme) chemotherapy in treating advanced pancreatic carcinoma. Methods Sixty-eight patients with inoperable advanced pancreatic carcinoma were randomly divided into two groups. Patients in group A(n=38) were treated with CT-guided 125I radioactive seed implantation combined with GS chemotherapy scheme, while patients in group B (n=30) received GS chemotherapy scheme only. The short-term effect, the median progression-free survival time, the median survival time and adverse reactions of the two groups were determined , and the results were compared between the two groups. Results The objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR) and clinical benefit rate (CBR) of the group A were 57.9%, 73.7%and 84.2%respectively, while those of group B were 26.7%, 46.7% and 60.0% respectively. The differences between the two groups were statistically significant (P<0.05). In group A the median progression-free survival time and the median survival time were 8.00 months and 11.84 months respectively, which were strikingly higher than those in group B (5.63 months and 10.40 months respectively), the differences between the two groups were statistically significantly (P<0.05). No significant differences in gastrointestinal reactions, blood toxicity, liver toxicity and other adverse reactions existed between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion For advanced pancreatic carcinoma, CT-guided 125I radioactive seed implantation combined with GS program is a safe and effective treatment.
3.Clinical efficacy of CT-guided 125I particles implantation combined with GS regimen in treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer
Junling ZHAO ; Junjie LUN ; Jianye SUN ; Xiaokun HU ; Haozhi YIN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2014;26(12):823-826
Objective To investigate the value of CT-guided 125I particles implantation combined with gemcitabine plus S-1 (GS) regimen in the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer.Methods 42 patients with unresectable local advanced pancreatic cancer were given with CT-guided 125I seed implantation.3-4 cycles of GS regimen was given based on the tolerance of patient s body within 3-7 d after implantation of particles.Review of blood,CA199,chest X-ray,CT scan + enhanced or MRI were performed at 2nd,4th,6th,12th month after surgery.Results 2nd,4th,6th month after surgery,tumor lesions were significantly reduced,ORRs were 59.5 % (25/42),66.7 % (28/42) and 73.8 % (31/42),respectively,DCRs were 83.3 % (35/42),78.6 % (33/42) and 76.2 % (32/42),respectively.No serious adverse reactions were observed,patient could tolerate these reactions.The 6th,12th,24th month survival rates were 100 % (42/42),47.6 % (20/42) and 11.9 % (5/42),respectively,mPFS was 8.27 months and mOS was 12.00 months.Conclusion CT-guided 125I particles implantation combined with GS regimen is convenient,safe,high efficacy in the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
4.Apical root resorption in maxillary incisors when employing micro-implant and J-hook headgear anchorage: a 4-month radiographic study.
Qingzhu, WANG ; Wenjing, CHEN ; Roger J, SMALES ; Hui, PENG ; Xiaokun, HU ; Lu, YIN
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2012;32(5):767-73
This study evaluated, over a 4-month study period, the amount of apical root resorption occurring in maxillary central incisors following their retraction when employing either micro-implant or J-hook headgear anchorage. The prospective randomised clinical trial was conducted in Orthodontic Clinic, College of Stomatology, China from 2008-2009. Subjects are patients requiring fixed appliances on waiting list (n=20). In female Han Chinese patients aged from 16-26 years, standardized periapical radiographs from 10 randomly assigned patients with maxillary protrusions comprising the micro-implant group, and from 10 similar patients comprising the J-hook headgear group, were assessed for maxillary central incisor apical root resorption. Measurements before and after orthodontic therapy were also obtained from lateral cephalometric radiographs to calculate incisor horizontal retraction and vertical intrusion distances. Estimated retraction force vectors were calculated in horizontal and vertical directions for both treatment groups. Data analysis employed t-tests and the Pearson correlation test, with α=0.05 for statistical significance. The results showed that when compared with the J-hook group, significantly more apical root resorption shortening of the maxillary central incisors was observed in the micro-implant group (1.27 mm difference, 95% CI=0.70-1.84, P<0.001), which was associated with a significantly larger retraction distance (P=0.004) and a smaller vertical force component (P<0.0001). We are led to conclude that continuous activation of the nickel-titanium coil springs used in the micro-implant group resulted in significantly more apical root resorption shortening and maxillary central incisor retraction than when intermittent J-hook retraction was employed. The employment of continuous duration orthodontic forces presents a risk for increased apical root resorption that requires careful radiographic monitoring.
5.Study on changes of blood brain barrier permeability in asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis patients
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2023;40(1):29-33
Objective To investigate the changes and correlations of the permeability of blood brain barrier (BBB),the cerebral brain perfusion and the volume of gray matter in patients with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis (ACAS) by arterial spin labeling (ASL) MRI,dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI and artificial intelligence. Methods ASL-MRI,DCE-MRI and three-dimension brain volume (3D-BRAVO) imaging were performed respectively on 40 patients with ACAS,then transferred them to the workstation for image post-processing to obtain cerebral blood perfusion,BBB permeability (which was expressed by volume transport constant Ktrans) and gray matter volume of both side.The above data were statistically analyzed and tested. Results Compared with the contralateral side,the stenosed side had a significant lower cerebral brain perfusion(P<0.001) and higher Ktrans value (P<0.05) in patients with ACAS.The volume of gray matter of the stenosed side was significantly smaller than the contralateral side(P<0.001),there were significant differences between bilateral temporal lobe,frontal lobe,parietal lobe and insular lobe(all P<0.05).Correlation analysis shows there was a negative correlation between Ktrans value and CBF value on the stenosed side (r=-0.334,P<0.05). Conclusion In patients with ACAS,there are lower cerebral brain perfusion and higher BBB permeability in the stenosed side.The increase BBB permeability in the stenosed side in patients with ACAS is related to the decrease in cerebral brain perfusion.
6.Apical root resorption in maxillary incisors when employing micro-implant and J-hook headgear anchorage: a 4-month radiographic study.
Qingzhu WANG ; Wenjing CHEN ; Roger J SMALES ; Hui PENG ; Xiaokun HU ; Lu YIN
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2012;32(5):767-773
This study evaluated, over a 4-month study period, the amount of apical root resorption occurring in maxillary central incisors following their retraction when employing either micro-implant or J-hook headgear anchorage. The prospective randomised clinical trial was conducted in Orthodontic Clinic, College of Stomatology, China from 2008-2009. Subjects are patients requiring fixed appliances on waiting list (n=20). In female Han Chinese patients aged from 16-26 years, standardized periapical radiographs from 10 randomly assigned patients with maxillary protrusions comprising the micro-implant group, and from 10 similar patients comprising the J-hook headgear group, were assessed for maxillary central incisor apical root resorption. Measurements before and after orthodontic therapy were also obtained from lateral cephalometric radiographs to calculate incisor horizontal retraction and vertical intrusion distances. Estimated retraction force vectors were calculated in horizontal and vertical directions for both treatment groups. Data analysis employed t-tests and the Pearson correlation test, with α=0.05 for statistical significance. The results showed that when compared with the J-hook group, significantly more apical root resorption shortening of the maxillary central incisors was observed in the micro-implant group (1.27 mm difference, 95% CI=0.70-1.84, P<0.001), which was associated with a significantly larger retraction distance (P=0.004) and a smaller vertical force component (P<0.0001). We are led to conclude that continuous activation of the nickel-titanium coil springs used in the micro-implant group resulted in significantly more apical root resorption shortening and maxillary central incisor retraction than when intermittent J-hook retraction was employed. The employment of continuous duration orthodontic forces presents a risk for increased apical root resorption that requires careful radiographic monitoring.
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7.Synergistic Effect of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Platelet-Rich Plasma in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats.
Zhenzhen LIAN ; Xiaojing YIN ; Hua LI ; Lili JIA ; Xiuzhen HE ; Yongbo YAN ; Naihua LIU ; Kayiu WAN ; Xiaokun LI ; Shaoqiang LIN
Annals of Dermatology 2014;26(1):1-10
BACKGROUND: Diabetic wounds are a major clinical challenge, because minor skin wounds can lead to chronic, unhealed ulcers and ultimately result in infection, gangrene, or even amputation. Studies on bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and a series of growth factors have revealed their many benefits for wound healing and regeneration. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may improve the environment for BMSC development and differentiation. However, whether combined use of BMSCs and PRP may be more effective for accelerating diabetic ulcer healing remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: We investigated the efficacy of BMSCs and PRP for the repair of refractory wound healing in a diabetic rat model. METHODS: Forty-eight rats with diabetes mellitus induced by streptozotocin were divided into four groups: treatment with BMSCs plus PRP, BMSCs alone, PRP alone, phosphate buffered saline. The rate of wound closure was quantified. A histopathological study was conducted regarding wound depth and the skin edge at 7, 14, and 28 days after surgery. RESULTS: Wound healing rates were significantly higher in the BMSC plus PRP group than in the other groups. The immunohistochemistry results showed that the expression of platelet/endothelial cell adhesion molecule 1, proliferating cell nuclear antigen, and transforming growth factor-beta1 increased significantly in the BMSC plus PRP group compared to the other treatment groups. On day 7, CD68 expression increased significantly in the wounds of the BMSC plus PRP group, but decreased markedly at day 14 compared to the controls. CONCLUSION: The combination of BMSCs and PRP aids diabetic wound repair and regeneration.
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8.Correlation between cognitive impairment and cortical atrophy in elderly patients with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis
Xiaokun YIN ; Jing YE ; Hailong YU ; Jing HANG ; Luhang TAO ; Chao JIANG ; Qian ZHANG ; Tiantian HAN ; Beilei CHEN
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2023;17(1):19-24
Objective:To analyze the correlation between cognitive impairment and cortical atrophy in elderly patients with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis (ACAS).Methods:In this cross-sectional study, 40 consecutive elderly patients with ACAS treated in the Department of Neurology, Northern Jiangsu People′s Hospital from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 (ACAS group), and 40 elderly healthy controls who accepted physical examination during the same period (control group) were included. Cognitive assessment was performed using the Mental State Examination Scale (MMSE) and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA), and brain magnetic resonance imaging scanning was performed in the ACAS group. The artificial intelligence technique was applied for brain lobe segmentation and cortical volume calculation. The χ2-test, independent sample t-test and Wilcoxon non-parametric test were used to analyze the difference of clinical data and cognitive scores between the two groups. In the ACAS group, the cortical volumes of the side with carotid stenosis was compared with that of the normal side, and Spearman′s correlation analysis was used to assess the correlation between cognitive scores and cortical atrophy. Results:Compared with the control group, the ACAS group got significantly lower scores of MMSE and MoCA, as well as lower scores of visuospatial executive function, attention and calculation, language function, abstraction ability and delayed recall [(25.60±2.49) vs (27.18±1.01), (22.05±3.59) vs (25.60±1.43), (2.73±1.04) vs (4.08±0.62), (4.53±0.93) vs (5.03±0.66), 2.00 (0.00) vs 3.00 (0.00), 1.00 (1.00) vs 2.00 (0.00), and (2.95±0.96) vs (3.35±0.62)] (all P<0.05). There was not significant differences in naming and orientation ability between the two groups (both P>0.05). The volume of cortical, temporal lobe, frontal lobe, parietal lobe and insular lobe on the side with carotid stenosis in the ACAS group were significantly smaller than those on the normal side [186.23 (177.97, 202.53) vs 194.67 (185.65, 204.82) cm 3, 54.74 (50.66, 56.95) vs 55.61 (51.24, 58.49) cm 3, 72.98 (70.76, 78.34) vs 75.27 (72.34, 80.66) cm 3, 53.66 (51.11, 57.86) vs 56.59 (52.80, 60.09) cm 3, 6.57 (6.35, 7.07) vs 6.72 (6.46, 7.34) cm 3] (all P<0.05). The MoCA score in the ACAS group was positively related to the cortical volume ratio of the two sides ( r=0.427, P<0.01). The attention ( r=0.353) and abstraction ( r=0.226) ability scores were positively correlated with the temporal lobe volume ratios of the two sides (both P<0.05). The visuospatial executive ( r=0.187) and language ( r=0.373) ability scores were positively correlated with frontal lobe volume ratios of the two sides (both P<0.05), and visuospatial executive ( r=0.386), naming ( r=0.344), language ( r=0.517), abstraction ( r=0.335) and delayed recall ( r=0.333) ability scores were positively correlated with parietal lobe volume ratios of the two sides (all P<0.05). Conclusion:In elderly patients with ACAS, the cognitive impairment and cortical atrophy on the sides with carotid stenosis are significant and a positive correlation is detected between them.
9.Effect of ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block on postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic radical gastrectomy
Zhongping CHENG ; Kaili YU ; Ruo WANG ; Xiaokun WANG ; Weihao LUO ; Yiqing YIN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2024;51(1):23-26
Objective:To evaluate the effect of ultrasound-guided subserratus anterior plane block on postoperative analgesia in patients un-dergoing laparoscopic radical gastrectomy.Methods:Sixty patients who underwent elective laparoscopic radical gastrectomy were enrolled between May 2022 and October 2023 at Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute&Hospital.Patients were assigned into two groups us-ing a random number table method:the control(group C)and the ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block(SAPB)(group S).Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia(PCIA)was administered at the end of the surgery.After surgery,visual analogue scale(VAS)of static pain scores was evaluated at 1,6,12,24,and 48 hours.PCIA pump was started at the VAS pain score≥4 after surgery,and sufentanil 0.1μg/kg was intravenously injected when the efficacy was inadequate.The requirement for PCIA use,time to first postoperative anal exhaust,first postoperative out-of-bed activity,first oral intake,and the duration of hospitalization stay were recorded for the two groups.Results:VAS scores were significantly lower at postoperative 1,6,and 12 h in group S than in group C(P<0.05).Additionally,the number of effective uses of PCIA,and rescue analgesia were significantly lower in group S[(6.1±0.4)(2)]than in group C[(18.6±1.4)(17)](P<0.001).The time to first postoperative anal exhaust,first postoperative out-of-bed activity,first oral intake,and duration of hospital stay were shortened in group S than in group C(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in other parameters between these two groups.Conclusion:Ultrasound-guided SAPB can reduce postoperative pain and facilitate fast recovery in laparoscopic radical gastrectomy patients.
10. Early containment strategies and core measures for prevention and control of novel coronavirus pneumonia in China
Wei CHEN ; Qing WANG ; Yuanqiu LI ; Hailiang YU ; Yinyin XIA ; Muli ZHANG ; Ying QIN ; Ting ZHANG ; Zhibin PENG ; Ruochen ZHANG ; Xiaokun YANG ; Wenwu YIN ; Zhijie AN ; Dan WU ; Zundong YIN ; Shu LI ; Qiulan CHEN ; Luzhao FENG ; Zhongjie LI ; Zijian FENG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;54(3):1-6
In December 2019, novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province, and spread rapidly across the country. In the early stages of the epidemic, China adopted the containment strategy and implemented a series of core measures around this strategic point, including social mobilization, strengthening case isolation and close contacts tracking management, blocking epidemic areas and traffic control to reduce personnel movements and increase social distance, environmental measures and personal protection, with a view to controlling the epidemic as soon as possible in limited areas such as Wuhan. This article summarizes the background, key points and core measures in the country and provinces. It sent prospects for future prevention and control strategies.