1.Effects of RNA interference targeting HIF-1α on location and metastasis in HeLa cells
Weiguang WU ; Yaqiong CHEN ; Xiuqin CAO
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2010;30(3):284-288
Objective To construct an eukaryotic vector expressing short hairpin RNA(shRNA) of HIF-1α,and to observe its effects on location and metastasis of HeLa cells under hypoxic condition.Methods shRNA templates was developed based on HIF-1α gene sequence and then cloned into pSilencer2.1-U6-neo vector.The resultant plasmid was transfected into HeLa cells with Lipofectamine 2000.The cells were incubated in hypoxic condition.The HIF-1α protein and mRNA were detected by Western blot and RT-PCR.The colony formation assay and Transwell cabin assay were performed to measure the colony formation and metastasis.Results The plasmid pSilencer2.1-U6-neo-HIF-1α was successfully constructed and transfected into HeLa cells.The expression of HIF-1α in HeLa cells decreased,and the number of colony formation in soft agar and cells penetrating matrigel also decreased under hypoxic condition.Conclusion The shRNA expressing plasmid targeting at HIF-1α may suppress the location and metastasis of cervical carcinoma cells under hypoxic condition.
2.Study on patient satisfaction and its influencing factors in emergency patients
Xiuqin FENG ; Shuihong CHEN ; Sa WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(13):980-984
Objective To analyze the level of satisfaction and its influencing factors in emergency patients, and to improve the satisfaction level of emergency patients. Methods The patients who visited the emergency department with the triage number ended with 1 from August 1 to August 15, 2015 in Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine were selected by the method of convenience and equidistant sampling, to take the Press Ganey′s Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires which were collected and analyzed at the end of the patient's emergency treatment. Results A total of 200 cases were investigated. Patient experience overall satisfaction was (91.64 ± 8.74) points. There were no significant differences in satisfaction between the gender, age, place of residence, the investigator, the clinic department, the time to wait, whether the first visit and the previous stay in hospital (P>0.05). The correlation between the satisfaction score and the patient's education, prognosis was less (r=-0.251,0.262, P =0.009,0.018) , but more higher correlated with the service attitude of ancillary hospital staff, nursing staff in the provision of nursing instructions, nursing staff can protect the privacy, the waiting time of the triage and the doctor′s explanation of the treatment of the disease (r=0.79-0.84, P<0.05). Conclusions The service attitude of the ancillary hospital staff, nursing staff in the provision of care instructions and privacy protection, and the waiting time of the triage and the doctor′s explanation of the treatment are the most important factors influencing the patients′ satisfaction in emergency department which also will be the key content for us to improve the patients′experience and satisfaction inemergency patients.
3.Clinical study of carvedilol combined with spironolactone in the treatment of elderly patients with chronic heart failure
Lifang YANG ; Guangjun LIU ; Xiuqin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(15):2324-2327
Objective To investigate the effect of carvedilol combined with spironolactone in the treatment of elderly patients with chronic heart failure clinical efficacy and to provide reference for clinical treatment of formulation. Methods 104 elderly patients with chronic heart failure were randomly divided into observation group and control group,52 cases were randomly divided into observation group and control group.Control group intervention in accord-ance with the conventional treatment of chronic heart failure program,the observation group in the conventional scheme based on,combined with oral carvedilol and spironolactone therapy.6 months after treatment,clinical efficacy was compared between the two groups.The results of echocardiography before and after treatment in two groups were compared.The adverse reactions in the treatment process were compared.Results The effective rate in the observation group was 59.62%,the total effective rate was 96.15%,which were significantly higher than those of the control group (χ2 =4.10,9.82,all P <0.05);After treatment,LVEDD and LVESD of the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment[(51.89 ±7.06)mm,(41.39 ±6.85)mm,(60.71 ±7.43)mm,(51.02 ±7.95)mm], LVEF[(52.31 ±9.02)% and (41.64 ±7.73)]were significantly higher than that before treatment,there were statistifically significant differences between the two groups(t =4.92,5.10,5.45,2.87,2.98,3.03,all P <0.05);After treatment,LVEDD[(51.89 ±7.06 )mm],LVESD [(41.39 ±6.85 )mm]of the observation group were significantly lower than those of the control group,and LVEF(52.31 ±9.02)% were significantly higher than that of the control group,there were statistifically significant differences between the two groups (t =3.02,2.98,2.97,all P <0.05);There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P >0.05).Conclusion Carvedilol combined with spironolactone can significantly improve the clinical effect of the treatment of elderly patients with chronic heart failure,effectively improve the left ventricular remodeling in patients with,improve myocardial contractility in patients and has good security.
4.Association between fibroblast growth factor 21 and islet β cell function in pregnant women with different glucose tolerance status
Yakun KONG ; Yufeng CHEN ; Xiuqin GENG
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2017;25(4):316-319
Objective To explore the relationship between fibroblast growth factor 21(FGF21) and islet β cell function in pregnant women with different glucose tolerance status.Methods A total of 441 pregnant women were selected in this study from our hospital.Their 50 g GCT at 24~28 gestational weeks were all positive.One week later,all the subjects were treated with 75 g OGTT,and divided into three groups according to their test results:GDM group (n=228),GIGT group (n=112) and GNGT group (n=91).Serum FGF21 level was tested by ELISA.Islet β cell function was evaluated by HOMA-IR,ISI-Matsuda,HOMA-IS,Stumvoll first,second phase secretion and ISSI.The correlation between FGF21 and islet β cell function was evaluated by Pearson correlation analysis.Results (1) BMI,0 h,1 h,2 h,3 hPG and 1 h,2 h,3 hIns were higher in GDM group and GIGT group than in GNGT group,and highest in GDM group (P<0.05 or P<0.01).SBP,DBP,0 hIns and HbA1c were higher in GDM group than in GNGT group and GIGT group(P<0.05 or P<0.01);(2)From GNGT group,GIGT group to DGM group,the levels of FGF21[(101.74±20.40) vs (137.93±25.52) vs (185.69±31.61) ng/L]and HOMA-IR[1.74(0.91,2.85) vs 2.39(1.31,4.87) vs 3.38(2.19,6.75)]were increased,while ISI-Matsuda[(58.74±15.68) vs (41.62±15.65) vs (39.73±18.98)],HOMA-IS[(157.69±88.41) vs (144.35±78.98) vs (107.30±87.23)]and ISSI[(72253.55±15167.53) vs (42313.91±7112.47) vs (30032.50±11500.24)]were decreased (P<0.05 or P<0.01).The stumvoll first,second phase secretion were lower in GDM group than in GNGT group and GIGT group(P<0.01),but there was no statistical significance between GNGT and GIGT group(P>0.05).(3)Pearson correlation analysis showed that FGF21 was positively correlated with HOMA-IR(r=0.255,P=0.030) and was negatively correlated with ISI-Matsuda,HOMA-β,Stumvoll first,second phase secretion and ISSI(r=-0.289,-0.256,-0.224,-0.230,-0.277,P=0.019,0.037,0.045,0.040,0.023).Conclusion Along with the worsening of glucose metabolic damage,the FGF21 level is increased gradually.FGF21 is related to islet β cell function,and may enroll in the occurrence and development of GDM.
5.Expression of CD44V6 in Human Epidermal Tumours and Malignant Melanoma
Xiuqin CHEN ; Qianxi XU ; Wenyu LIN
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 1995;0(03):-
Objective To study the expression of CD44V6 in human epidermal tumours and malignant melanoma. Methods The expression of CD44V6 was detected by an immunohistochemical technique in squamous cell carcinoma(SCC), basal cell carcinoma(BCC) and malignant melanoma(MM). Results CD44V6 was expressed on the membrane of tumour cells of 10 patients with SCC, and there was downregulation of CD44V6 expression which along with the decrease of differentiation of SCC tumour cells. Tumour cells of 8 patients with MM and 10 patients with BCC did not express CD44V6. Conclusion Our findings suggest that CD44V6 expression is correlated with the types of skin tumours.
6.Treatment of multi-drug resistance pulmonary tuberculosis by regional perfusion via bronchofiberscope
Yanwei REN ; Xiaodong SONG ; Xiuqin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2006;0(16):-
Objective To evaluate the clinical value bronchofiberscope and perfusion in the treatment of multi- drug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis (MDR-TB).Methods Forty-two cases were treated by injecting amikacin (0.4 g), ofloxacin (0.4 g), after cleaning up exudation through bronchofiberscope and catheter intervention combined with chemotherapy therapy, while 37 controls were treated by chemotherapy only.Results By the end of 9 months, the sputum tubercle bacillus conversion rate, radiographical improvement rate were 92.9% and 90.5% respectively in the treated groups,while all these indications were higher than those of control group 62.2% and 59.5% (P
7.A comparision between ?-AP and INS in the patient with Alzheimer disease by different treatment methods
Wenmin CHEN ; Xiuqin LIU ; Yanling HONG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(11):-
Objective To check the change of content of serum beta-apoliprotien(?-AP) and insulin(INS) in the patient with Alzheimer disease, and to reflect the effect of using different drug. Methods 60 cases of this disease and 30 cases of the control group were been detected by radioimmunoassay(RIA). Results The content of ?-AP in Alzheimer disease(AD) was obviously higher than that in control groups(P
8.GC Fingerprint analysis for quality control of volatile oil in Radix Bupleuri
Xiuqin LI ; Xiuyan SUN ; Xiaohui CHEN ; Xi WANG ; Kaishun BI
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(08):-
Objective To establish the GC fingerprint analysis for the quality control of volatile oil in Radix Bupleuri. Methods The GC with capillary column DB-1 (30 m?0.25 mm?0.25 ?m) was used. The column was maintained at 50 ℃ for 5 min after injection then programmed at 3 ℃/min to 170 ℃ and at 5 ℃/min to 230 ℃ which was maintained for 5 min. Gasification temperature: 250 ℃, carrier gas: N_2, flow rate: 1.03 mL/min, inlet volumn: 0.5 ?L, spliting ratio: 10∶1, FID Injector temperature: 250 ℃. The internal standard was [WTBX]n-nonane used to determine 25 batches of Radix Bupleuri from different habitats by GC fingerprint. Results The 25 batches of Radix Bupleuri are classified to be the qualified and unqualified based on the results of cluster and similarity analyses. Conclusion The method is simple and reliable and it is capable of effectively controlling the quality of Radix Bupleuri.
9.Reports of life experience in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with exercise rehabilita-tion for over five years
Yi CHEN ; Mei′e NIU ; Hongying QIAN ; Xiuqin ZHANG ;
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(10):754-757
Objective To explore life experience in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with the habit of exercise for more than 5 years,to enhance the confidence of participating in the rehabilitation in other patients, to help the medical staff pay more attention to guide the patients with COPD to take up the rehabilitation exercise. Methods The narrative research method in qualitative research was used to analyze the collected data. Results The study found that the coping approach of the contradiction between exercise and dyspnea, the ability to live together with the disease peacefully and the enthusiasm of persuing life were deserved to be learned. Conclusions Full of perseverance and persisted rehabilitation exercise may alleviate the symptoms, reduce the number of acute exacerbation of COPD and improve the quality of life for COPD patients. Medical staff should encourage COPD patients to participate in the rehabilitation in the right time with appropriate methods.
10.The preliminary application of five repetition sit-to-stand test for evaluating lower limb function in the patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yi CHEN ; Mei'e NIU ; Hongying QIAN ; Xiuqin ZHANG ;
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(8):566-570
Objective To determine the value of five repetition sit-to-stand test (FTSST) to evaluate lower limb function in the patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods Sixty-one patients with COPD were tested for FTSST,isokinetic testing muscle strength for lower limb,6-minute walking test.The relationship between FTSST time and muscle strength,6-minute walking test distance (6MWD) were analyzed.Results FTSST time was (7.86±2.21) s,extensor peak torque was (67.58± 24.83) Nm,extensor relative peak torque was 0.95(0.46) Nm/kg,6MWD was (444.05±112.53) m.FTSST time related to extensor peak torque,extensor relative peak torque,6MWD and types of complication,correlation coefficient values were-0.303,-0.393,-0.428,F =2.813,P < 0.05.Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that when the dependent variable was FTSST time,the variables of the equation were 6MWD and types of complication.Conclusions FTSST can be used for the rapid evaluation of lower extremity function in patients with COPD.The lower limb function gets worse,the FTSST time will be longer.Nursing staff should pay more attention to the lower limb function of patients with COPD,along with complications,using FTSST to evaluate lower extremity function.