1.RNAi-mediated silencing of mitofusin-2 gene induces glycometabolic disorder and insulin resistance in BALB/c mice
Xiaolin CHEN ; Xiaoli CAI ; Mingxia FAN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2010;26(2):135-137
Objective To study the effects of RNA interference(RNAi)-mediated silencing of mitofusin-2 (Mfn2) gene on glycornetabolism and insulin resistance in BALB/c mice. Methods Mfn2 short hairpin RNA (shRNA) and negative control green fluorescent protein(GFP) -expressed plasmid vectors were constructed. 44 mice were randomly divided into transfection group (Mfn2) and negative control group (HK). 1.5 ml GFP-expressed plasmid(negative control or Mfn2 shRNA,75 μg for each mouse)was injected into the mice in 5 seconds through vena caudalis. Five days later, intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test (IPGTT) and intraperitoneal insulin tolerance test(IPITT)were performed to evaluate glycometabolism and insulin sensitivity. D-3-[3~H]-glucose in PBS buffer were injected via the tail vein. Blood samples were taken at specific time points. Radioactivity was measured in all samples with liquid scintillation counter. The rates of hepatic glucose production in vivo were calculated. Mfn2 protein expression in hepatic tissue was detected by Western blot. Results Compared with HK mice, the Mfn2 expressions of Mfn2 mice decreased markedly(8.05±0.15 vs 8.56±0.01 ,P<0.05). The fasted blood glucose leves [(6.95±0. 83 vs 4.68±0. 29) mmol/L,P<0. 05] in Mfn2 mice were higher than those in HK mice. The insulin sensitivity of Mfn2 mice decreased markedly compared with HK mice. The rate of hepatic glucose production was significantly elevated in Mfn2 mice [(49.53±16.31)μmol·kg~(-1)·min~(-1)],compared with negative control mice[(24.91±4.07)μmol·kg~(-1)·min~(-1),P<0.05].Conclusion The down-regulatd expression of Mfn2 induces glycometabolic disorder and insulin resistance in BALB/c mice. Mfn2 plays an important role in maintaining glucose homeostasis in vivo.
2.Comparison of dosimetry between inversely optimised intensity-modulated radiotherapy and threedimensional conformal radiotherapy using the field-in-field after breast-conserving surgery
Xiaolin ZHOU ; Qiuhong FAN ; Jianjun QIAN ; Gang ZHOU ; Ye TIAN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2011;31(6):675-679
Objective To compare the dosimetry between inversely optimised intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy using the field-in-field technique (FIF) for whole-breast radiotherapy with a boost to the tumor bed after breast-conserving surgery.Methods IMRT and FIF treatment plans were respectively performed and optimised for 9 patients with early stage leftbreast cancer after breast-concerving surgery.The prescribed dose of breast was 50.4 Gy in 28 fractions,1.8 Gy per fraction and that of tumor bed was 61.6 Gy in 28 fractions,2.2 Gy per fraction.The conformity index,the dose and volume for OAR( organs at risks),time of planning and treatment for the two plans were compared.Results The conformity index(CI) for IMRT was improved compared with the FIF in breast [(1.82±0.16) vs.(2.21±0.15)] and tumor bed [(1.19±0.04) vs.(1.59±0.11),t=2.08,3.97,P < 0.05 ].There was no difference for V20 of ipsilateral lung and V30 of heart between two plans.The Dmax and Dmean of the contralateral lung of FIF were (5.41 ±2.76) and (0.51 ±0.10) Gy,lower than those of IMRT [ (25.72 ± 2.61 ) and (7.46 ± 0.39) Gy,t =-22.44,- 21.14,P < 0.05 ].The Dmax and Dmean of the contralateral breast of FIF were (8.50 ± 5.61 ) and (0.47 ± 0.11 ) Gy,lower than those of IMRT [(27.73±4.30) and (6.38±0.48) Gy,t=-5.66,-14.83,P<0.05].ForFIF,theV5of the contralateral lung and breast were (0.09 ± 0.09) % and (0.45 ± 0.45 ) %,respectively,lower than those of IMRT,which were (84.66 ±3.06) % and (60.79 ±4.94)% (t =-28.19,- 12.80,P<0.05).The time of optimised plan was (61.57 ± 0.89) min for FIF and(241.28 ± 1.06) min for IMRT (t=-32.35,P<0.05),and that of treatment were (16.14±1.42) min for FIF and (29.85 ±0.59) min for IMRT (t =- 8.82,P < 0.05).Conclusions For patients with early stage breast cancer after breast-concerving surgery,IMRT could improve the conformity index of target but increase the dose of eontralateral lung and breast.However,FIF has advantage on the time of optimising plan and treatment.
3.Effect of Different Sensitivity on Image Quality of Digital Chest Radiography
Chunsheng ZHU ; Guobin HONG ; Qiang HE ; Xianmiao FAN ; Xiaolin ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2013;(12):907-910
Purpose To investigate the effect of sensitivity on image quality and radiation dosage of digital chest radiography. Materials and Methods A total of 300 healthy people undergoing chest X-ray examination were randomly enrolled and divided into two groups according to body weight (150 people with normal weight and 150 overweight), which were further randomly divided into three subgroups (S200 subgroup with low-sensitivity, S400 subgroup with mid-sensitivity, S800 subgroup with high sensitivity, each subgroup contained 50 people). With other parameters unchanged, digital chest photography with different sensitivities was performed to each subgroup (S200, S400 and S800, respectively), and then uploaded the data to PACS and recorded mAs value and dose area product (DAP) value for each time. Then the image quality was assessed by three doctors in terms of mAs value, DAP, image quality score and noise score. Results In all subgroups of normal weight, differences on mAs and DAP were significant (F=1443.191-1829.895, P<0.05) whilst differences on image quality score and noise score were not significant (F=0.686-2.516, P>0.05). In all overweight subgroups, differences in mAs, DAP, image quality score and noise score were significant (F=163.358-290.656, P<0.05). According to one-factor analysis of variance, mAs value was S200>S400>S800 (F=0.626-3.210, P<0.05), DAP value was S200>S400>S800 (F=0.416-1.416, P<0.05), there was no difference in image quality score and noise score (F=0.001-0.100, P>0.05). In overweight group, there was no difference between subgroups of S200 and S400 (F=0.120-0.145, P>0.05); whilst differences between subgroups of S200 and S800 were significant, the same appeared in subgroups of S400 and S800 (F=1.655-2.360, P<0.05). Conclusion Radiation dose can be effectively controlled by regulating sensitivity with image quality unaffected. It is advisable to choose high-sensitivity photography for patients with normal weight and low or mid-sensitivity photography for overweight patients.
4.Determination of psoralen and isopsoralen in Bushen Yinao Capsules
Xuesong LI ; Xingdong FAN ; Zhubang YUAN ; Changcheng ZHUO ; Xiaolin LI
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(06):-
AIM: To establish the method of determining psoralen and isopsoralen in Bushen Yinao Capsules(Fructus Psoraleae,Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng Rubra,Poria,etc.). METHODS: HPLC conditions were as(follows:) Chromasil C_(18) column,a mobile phase of CH_3OH-H_2O(55∶45),and the wavelength at 247 nm. RESULTS: This method showed a good linear relationship in the ranges of 0.038-0.309 ?g(psoralen) and 0.036-0.295 ?g(isopsoralen).The average recoveries were 99.50% for psoralen(RSD was 0.91%,n=5) and 100.52% for isopsoralen(RSD was 1.70%,n=5). CONCLUSION: The method is simple,swift,accurate and practical in quality control of Bushen Yinao Capsules.
5.Research progress on enrichment and isolation of circulating tumor cells using immunomagnetic separation based microfluidic technology
Fulai LI ; Pingfeng SUN ; Xiaolin HUANG ; Fan LI ; Hengyi XU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2016;(1):64-67
Circulating tumor cells ( CTCs ) exists in peripheral blood of patients with a variety of malignant tumors , the accurate detection of CTCs helps early detection of cancer , and can be used to guide individualized treatment of cancer patients , rapid assessment of tumor chemotherapy drugs and detection of tumor recurrence .However , the CTCs in peripheral blood of cancer patients were extremely low , their detection requires efficient and specific enrichment and separation methods .The new microfluidic technology can accurately control the microliquid preciously , combined with the immunomagnetic separation technology , has been applied in detecting CTCs , which can save the blood samples of CTCs , has the advantages of simple operation , fast sorting speed , high specificity and high purity .
6.Research of Data Analytic System of Physiological Parameters Detecting Device for Pilots
Hong GE ; Xiaodong LV ; Jun FAN ; Yongbao ZHANG ; Xiaolin HU ; Lili ZHANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 1989;0(02):-
Objective To develop data analytic system of physiological parameters detecting device for pilots.Methods By analyzing the demands,the functions of the system were established;adopting module structure and Objective Oriented method,the system structure was designed;and applying modern digital signal processing technique,algorithms were de-veloped.Results The system has following functions: detection of QRS complex wave and breath rate,arrhythmia analyzing,HRV analyzing and synchro-analyzing of multi-parameter.Conclusion The application in many units demonstrates that the system is feasible,stable and reliable.It is useful for flight surgeon to know the physiological state of pilots.
7.High expression of angiopoietin-2 and endostatin in endometriosis
Jun FAN ; Wentao DONG ; Baozhi SUN ; Xiaolin LI ; Bo LIU ; Chun WANG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(11):-
Objective To explore the effect of Angiopoietin-2(ANG-2) and Endostatin (ENS) in patho genesis and development of endometriosis.Methods Twenty-five endometriosis cases and 24 controls were enrolled. ANG-2 and ENS in endometrium were detected by Immunohistochemistry. The concentrations of ANG-2 and ENS in peritoneal fluid were measured with enzyme linked immunoabsorbant assay.Results In the EMs group,ANG-2 positive rate in eutopic endometrium was significantly higher than that of ectopic endometrium. The ANG-2 positive rate in ectopic endometrium was significantly higher than that of control group;in EMs group,the ENS positive rate in ectopic endometrium was significantly higher than that in eutopic endometrium.The ENS positive rate in eutopic endometrium was significantly higher than that in control group. There was no significant difference of ANG-2 or ENS between stageⅠ~Ⅱand stage Ⅲ~Ⅳ. In peritoneal fluid,ANG-2 and ENS concentration and ratio of ANG-2/ENS in endometriosis were significantly higher than that in controls. Conclusion The effect of angiopoietin-2 and endostatin in angiogenesis of endometriosis are important play a role in pathogenesis and development of the endometriosis.
8.Assessment of the left ventricular systolic synchronization and global systolic function in patients with implantation of DDD mode cardiac pacemakers by real-time three-dimensional echocardiography
Lianzhong ZHANG ; Lin LIU ; Na ZHANG ; Shanling WANG ; Han ZHOU ; Minyan FAN ; Xiaolin BIAN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2009;18(4):291-293
Objective To assess the left ventricular synchronization and global systolic function in patients with implanted dual-chamber (DDD) mode cardiac pacemakers by real-time three-dimensional echocardiography(RT-3DE). Methods Left ventricular systolic synchronization and global function were evaluated in 20 patients with implanted DDD mode cardiac pacemakers and 20 normal people by RT-3DE. The left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LEDV), end-systolic volume ( LESV), stroke volume (SV), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), the mean value of time from the start of electrocardiographic QRS wave to the point of minimal systolic volume (Tmean) of the 17 segments and those standard deviation(T-SD),the maximal difference of time among all 17 segments(Tmax) were obtained by RT-3DE. Results Compared with control group, LESV was significantly increased,SV, LVEF were significantly decreased and T-SD,Tmax were significantly prolonged (P <0.01 ). There were no differences in LEDV and Tmean between the two groups (P>0.05). In patients group,LVEF correlated closely with T-SD (r =-0.674, P<0.05) and Tmax (r = - 0. 634, P < 0. 05). Conclusions There were left ventrieular systolic asychronization and global systolic dysfunction in patients with implanted dual-chamber (DDD) mode cardiac pacemakers,which could be assessed by RT-3DE.
9.Visualized knowledge-mapping study in the subjects in pediatric clinical education based on multiple statistical and social network analysis
Kaiyu ZHOU ; Yifei LI ; Xiaolin GAO ; Fan YANG ; Chuan WANG ; Xiaoqing SHI ; Yimin HUA
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2014;13(4):341-348
Objective To study the subject domain knowledge of clinical education of pediatrics in our country with multivariate statistical analysis and social network study,research on the domain subject distribution and knowledge cluster,and then built visualized knowledge-mapping,so as to predict and guide the developmental trend in this field.Methods We searched the CNKI with MESH keywords (pediatrics OR children OR infants) AND clinical education OR bedside education OR interview of clinics in March,2013.679 articles were enrolled in and then imported into Bicomb.After core keywords had been identified by Bicomb,a word text matrix and co-occmrence matrix of words to articles were built.Systemic clustering of the co-occmrence matrix was finished by SPSS 20.0,leading the strategic plot to be built.Then draw visualized network in Ucinet 6.0.Results Totally 679 articles about pediatrics education were included.The number of core keywords was 66,and the lowest frequency of core keywords was 5.With multivariate statistical analysis and social network study,the visualized domain knowledge-mapping was successfully built,and it directly reflected the structure of subject knowledge-mapping of pediatric clinical education in our country,and then key clusters were formed,in which the clusters of participation model of clinical education and applications of clinical education had been well developed,and had been the dominant subject in pediatric clinical education.Whereas the unbalanced developed cluster of Exploration in refommtion of clinical education was now in rapid development with the introduction of new technology and innovative teaching model.At the same time,the nursing clinical education cluster has been separate cluster,but needed further and enhanced research.Conclusion The well developed subjects of participation model of clinical education applications of clinical education stood in the center of the subject do main knowledge-mapping,and with several clusters following.And the study of refomation of clinical education makes a great contribution to the progress of the subject.The nursing teaching needed balanced development.
10.Observation of the clinical effect of individualized chemotherapy which was designed according to genetic characters in patients with advanced cancer
Yufei FAN ; Dong REN ; Yuan QIN ; Dinggang LI ; Xiaolin LIU ; Yonghua HU ; Cuihong WANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2014;26(11):763-766
Objective To explore the effect of individualized chemotherapy plans which was designed depend on secific genetic characters in patients with advanced cancer.Methods The surgery or biopsy specimen samples from 25 patients with advanced recurrent tumors (study group) were analyzed.Different gene mRNA expressions were detected by PCR and sequencing.According to detection results,the most appropriate chemotherapy would be applied on 25 cases patients of study group.The chemotherapy from traditional experience and evidence-based medical evidence were applied for 20 cases patients of control group.The difference of RR and disease control rate (DCR) between two groups were compared.Results The DCR and RR were 84 % (21/25) and 44 % (11/25) in study group,35 % (7/20) and 15 % (3/20) in control group.The DCR and RR in study group were significantly higher than those in control group (P < 0.01).Conclusion Individualized chemotherapy could improve the efficient and prolong the survival period of the patients with advanced recurrent tumors.