1.Clinical effect of myofunctional trainers on malocclusion in primary and mixed dention
Zhen SHI ; Xiaoxia WU ; Qian AN ; Yuxing SU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2013;19(6):430-433
Objective To clarify the effect of myofunctional treatment on primary and mixed dentition malocclusion.Methods Twenty-seven children were selected,3 were in primary dentition among which 2 showed deep overbite.24 were in mixed dentition and presented crowding in anterior area among which 4 children combined with anterior crossbite,2 showed deep overbite and deep overjet.All the patients were treated with myofunctional trainer such as INFANT,T4K or I2N appliances according to their age and malocclusion type.The patients were instructed to wear the trainers for at least one hour a day keeping their lips together or overnight while sleeping.Muscle exercises were done when wearing the trainer during daytime.Results After 6-10 months,24 patients who were in good compliance had their teeth aligned,deep overjet and deep overbite corrected,and facial profile improved.Conclusions Myofunctional treatment is effective on primary and mixed dentition malocclusion.It is important to have patients' good compliance.
2.Experimental Study of Total Flavonoids from Stems and Leaves of Scatellaria Baicalensis in Preventing and Curing Diabetes Mellitus
Xiaoxia ZHOU ; Peiqing SU ; Zhi LIU ;
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 2000;0(06):-
Objective To study the hypoglycemic effect of total flavonoids from stems and leaves of scatellaria baicalensis (SSTF)on diabetic mice and to explore the therapeutic mechanism.Methods Diabetic mice models were established by intraperitoneal injection of alloxan(200 mg/kg),and the changes of mice blood glucose ,superoxide dismutase activity and malondialdelyde content were observed after preventive or curative treatment with SSTF.Results Preventive treat- ment with SSTF can obviously inhibit the increase of mice blood glucose induced by alloxan ,and the therapeutic treat- ment with SSTF can lower the blood glucose levels of diabetic mice.Both preventive and therapeutic treatment groups can increase serum superoxide dismutase activity and decrease malondialdelyde content.Conclusion SSTF have significant preventive and therapeutic effects on diabetic mice,and the mechanism is related to the anti-oxidation activity.
3.Expression of periostin and MMP-2 in colorectal carcinoma and their clinicopathological significance
Ying JIN ; Xin SU ; Jianmin LI ; Xiaoxia FU ; Ruimin DUAN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2013;25(8):539-542
Objective To investigate the clinicopathological significance of periostin and MMP-2 in colorectal carcinoma.Methods Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of periostin and MMP-2 in colorectal carcinoma,tubular adenoma,villous adenoma and normal colorectal tissue.The correlations between the expression of periostin and MMP-2 with clinicopathologic parameters were analyzed.Results In colorectal carcinoma,tubular adenoma,villous adenoma and normal colorectal tissue,the positive rates of periostin were 83.7 % (41/49),40.0 % (6/15),32.1% (9/28),0 (0/15),respectively,while the positive rates of MMP-2 were 71.4 % (35/49),60.0 % (9/15),64.3 % (18/28),0(0/15),respectively.There were significant differences among the groups (x2 =41.252,P =0.000; x2 =24.811,P =0.000).The expression of periostin in colorectal carcinoma tissue were not correlated with sex (x2 =0.002,P =0.961),age (x2 =2.267,P =0.132),tumor sites (x2 =1.506,P =0.220),differentiation status (x2 =0.875,P =0.350) and lymphatic metastasis (x2 =3.315,P =0.069).The expression of MMP-2 in colorectal carcinoma were correlated with lymphatic metastasis (x2 =5.800,P =0.016),whereas not correlated with sex (x2 =0.562,P =0.453),age (x2 =0.138,P =0.711),tumor sites (x2 =0.408,P =0.532),differentiation degree (x2 =1.335,P =0.248).The expression of periostin and MMP-2 were positively correlated in colorectal carcinoma (r =0.332,P =0.020).Conclusion Periostin and MMP-2 are correlated closely with the development and progression of colorectal carcinoma.It might be helpful for evaluating the biological properties and prognosis of colorectal carcinoma,and it would be more accurate to use a combined analysis of the two indicators.
4.EFFECTS OF WEHI-3 SUPERNATANT ON GROWTH AND PROLIFERATION OF MURINE BONE MARROW STROMAL CELLS IN VITRO
Xiaoxia LONG ; Junmin TANG ; Yan TANG ; Jing SU ; Jingshan YANG
Acta Anatomica Sinica 1955;0(03):-
In order to observe the effects of the supernatant of WEHI-3 cell culture which contains IL-3 (interleukin 3), we have Performed some experiments by adding WEHI-3 supernatant to murine bone marrow cells culture. Cell culture of six days shows that the supernatant of WEHI-3 can promote adherence and proliferation of the stromal cells. There are 1.334?10~6 stromal cells/L in the culture which contained 20% WEHI-3 supernatant. Four kinds of stromal cells can be identified under both light microscope and SEM. Fibroblast-like cells which tend to be spindle-shaped with many filament-like and microvilli-like dendrites on the cell surface; Riticular-like cells which are irregular with some folds on the dendrites surface occasionally; Macrophage-like cells which are round with many phagocytic granules in the cytoplasm, and are characterized by positive ANAE staining, and many lamina-like folds and long filament-like dendrites on the cell sufrace; Fat cells are few in number, the cell body is ovoid with lipid droplet, and show strong cytoplasmic staining for Sudan black B, the cell surface is smooth. At the same time we have also observed the close contact between the hematopoietic cells and the stromal cells. In the culture without WEHI-3 supernatant, we have found few small adhered cells with less cytoplasm and weak enzyme activaties under light microscope, and with atrophied cell body and flat surface under SEM. The cell count of the stromal cells in normal culture is 58.83/mm~2. The results showed that WEHI-3 supernatant can promote the growth and proliferation of the stromal cells of murine bone marrow with some histochemical changes.
5.The practice and exploration of the residents' training in the department of rheumatology and immunology
Yi ZHAO ; Xiaoxia LI ; Xu HUANG ; Li SU ; Rui WU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2014;(7):736-740
Department of rheumatology and immunology is a compulsory training department for the standardization training of the residents. However, it has been noted that the residents often ignore the importance of rheumatology. They are usually short of communication skill with the patients and theoretical knowledge. They often have high error rate in the clinical work and training their clini-cal skills and thinking ability is very difficult in the actual work. All of these problems may decrease the training quality and make the training a mere formality. Therefore, in order to carefully implement resident standardization training, a set of specific training programs has been developed, involving in theory of knowledge, practice standardization and comprehensive quality training. With these training programs, the quality and efficiency of the residents' training has greatly improved.
6.Gastric hepatoid adenocarcinoma: a report of 25 patients
Weizheng REN ; Maosheng SU ; Xiaoxia DU ; Li ZHAO ; Wanqing GU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2016;22(10):665-667
Objective To study the clinicopathological features and prognosis of Gastric hepatoid adenocarcinoma (GHA) and aims to guide future clinical practice.Method We retrospectively studied the clinical data of 25 patients with pathologically confirmed GHA who were admitted to our hospital from January 2003 to December 2015.Results There were 19 males and 6 females.The average age was 61.2 years.The clinical manifestations were non-specific.Pathologically,majority of GHA presented with ulcerative type,poor differentiation and extensive vascular cancerous embolus.Preoperative liver metastases were found in 12 patients,and postoperative liver metastases in 15 patients.Conclusions GHA is a special primary gastric adenocarcinoma which possesses both hepatocellular carcinoma-like and adenocarcinoma-like histology.GHA is characterized by a significantly elevated serum AFP and early hepatic metastasis.GHA is therefore often misdiagnosed as primary hepatocellular carcinoma.The main treatment option remains to be surgical resection,and the prognosis is poor.
7.Experimental Study of Total Flavonoids from Stem-leaf of Scutellaria Baicalensis in Treating Type 2 Diabetic Hyperlipidemia
Zhi LIU ; Xiaoxia ZHOU ; Peiqing SU ; Wangdi ZHU
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 1993;0(01):-
Objective To investigate the effect of Scutellaria baicalensis stem-leaf total flavonoids(SSTF) on blood glucose,blood lipid levels and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic rats with hyperlipidemia,and to explore the possible therapeutic mechanism. Methods Experimental rat model was established by feeding high-fat diet and intraperitoneal injection of small-dose streptozotocin. The effects of SSTF on blood glucose,blood lipid,insulin sensitive index(ISI) and antioxidative capacity of experimental rat model were investigated. Results SSTF significantly reduced the serum fasting blood glucose(FBG),total cholesterol(TC),and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C) levels,increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C) level and ISI,and reduced triglyceride(TG) level to some extent. SSTF also had an effect on decreasing malondialdehyde(MDA) content in both serum and liver tissue,increasing serum superoxide dismutase(SOD) activity significantly and glutathione(GSH) content to some extent. Conclusion SSTF have significant effect on decreasing blood glucose and blood lipid and improving insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic rats with hyperlipidemia. Its therapeutic mechanism may be related to the antioxidation function.
8.Effect of Scutellaria Baicalensis Stem-leaf Total Flavonoids on Lipid Metabolism in Hyperlipidemia Rats
Xiaoxia ZHOU ; Cuilan YOU ; Peiqing SU ; Wangdi ZHU
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 1993;0(02):-
Objective To investigate the effect of Scutellaria baicalensis stem-leaf total flavonoids(SSTF)on lipid metabolism in hyperlipidemia rats.Methods On the basis of establishing hyperlipidemia rat model,blood and liver lipids,lipid metabolic enzyme,and the amount of fecal bile acids were investigated after feeding of fatty emulsion for 30 days.Results Compared to the model group,SSTF significantly reduced the serum levels of total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),and increased high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),increased the activity of lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase(LCAT).SSTF also showed the effect on decreasing liver TC,TG and increasing the amount of fecal bile acids.Conclusion SSTF have an effect on decreasing lipid metabolism in hyperlipidemia rats,and the possible mechanism is associated to the increase of LCAT activity and fecal bile acids excretion.
9.Study on enhanced resist to hypoxic/hypoglycemic condition by IL-32β in cervical carcinoma C33A cells
Shulan SUN ; Xiaoxia ZHENG ; Li WEN ; Jin SU ; Yan HE
Journal of International Oncology 2015;42(11):801-804
Objective To explore the enhancement effects and mechanisms of IL-32β on human cervical carcinoma cells C33A to hypoxic/hypoglycemic condition.Methods After cultured in hypoxia/hypoglycemic circumstance and normal circumstance for 20 hours respectively, the mRNA and protein expression of IL-32β in C33A cells were detected by real time-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blotting respectively.Trypan blue stain was used to detect C33A cells viability in hypoxia/hypoglycemic circumstance and adding 10, 100,500 ng/ml IL-32β circumstance.The xenografted tumor of nude mice was established by intraperitoneal injection, and their volumes were tested for a given time after injecting 0, 1.0 mg/kg IL-32β.siRNA was used to construct IL-32β knockdown cells and detect the expression of VEGF.Results Under the hypoxia/hypoglycemic circumstance, the expressions of IL-32β mRNA were (6.12 ± 0.03) times of the normal circumstance (F =43.16, P < 0.05), the expressions of IL-32β protein were (2.23 ± 0.04) times of the normal circumstance (F =22.32, P < 0.05).The C33A cells viability in hypoxia/hypoglycemic circumstance was (51.92 ± 3.41) %, whereas, viability in 10 ng/ml IL-32β group was (55.23 ± 3.92) % (F =14.25, P < 0.05), viability in 100 ng/ml IL-32β group was (62.52 ± 4.14) % (F =35.53, P < 0.01), viability in 500 ng/ml IL-32β group was (69.14 ± 2.45) % (F =56.28, P < 0.01).After 28 days, the volume of xenografted tumor of 0 mg/kg IL-32β group was (578 ± 64)mm3, and 1.0 mg/kg IL-32β group up to (1 402 ± 142) mm3 (F =27.84, P < 0.01).In addition, compared with control group, the expression of VEGF in IL-32β knockdown C33A cells was significantly decreased (F =36.85, P < 0.05).Conclusion IL-32β can enhance the resistance to hypoxic/hypoglycemic condition of C33A cells, which is associated with the increase of VEGF.
10.The Expression and Clinical Significance of DKK1, SFRP4 and Wnt1 in Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Anli HOU ; Xiufen LI ; Yali ZHANG ; Dongrui YANG ; Xiaoxia SU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2013;(11):1070-1072
Objective To investigate the expressions of DKK1,SFRP4 and Wnt1 in cervical squamous cell carcino-ma(SCC), and the clinical significance thereof. Methods There were 76 samples of cervical squamous cell carcinoma were included in SCC group and 36 benign uterine resection specimens were control group (NC). The immunohistochemical meth-od was applied to detect the expressions of DKK1,SFRP4 and Wnt1 in two groups. Results The expression of DKK1 was significantly lower in SCC group than that in NC group (P<0.05). The expression levels of SFRP4 and Wnt1 were significant-ly higher in SCC group than those of NC group (P<0.05). There were significant differences in the expressions of DKK1, SFRP4 and Wnt1 between samples of different clinical staging, differentiation, sizes of tumor and lymph node metastasis (P<0.05). The expression of DKK1 was negatively correlated with SFRP4 and Wnt1 in SCC group (P<0.05). The expression of SFRP4 was positively correlated with Wnt1 in SCC group (P<0.05). Conclusion The roles of SFRP4 and Wnt1 are syn-ergistic interactions in the development of SCC. DKK1 is an inhibiting factor of SCC.