1.Determination of the levels of Th1 and Th2 type cytokines in patients with unexplained habitual abortion
Ruiying DONG ; Yanxue XU ; Sen JIANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1985;0(03):-
Objective:To determine the levels of Th1 and Th2 type cytokines in patients with unexplained habitual abortion(UHA).Methods:A total of 54 patients with UHA were studied,including 35 cases of nonpregnant woman which were called UNP group and 19 cases of pregnant women with inevitable abortion(IEA) which were called UIEA group.15 cases of normal pregnant(NP) and 15 cases of normal nonpregnant(NNP) women were selected as control groups.Supernatants from trophoblast-activated peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMC) of nonpregnant women groups were tested by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) for interferon gamma(IFN-?),interleukin-2(IL-2),IL-4,IL-10.Also,these cytokines were tested in the supernatants from PBMC and decidual mononuclear cells(DMC) of pregnant women groups.Results:①The levels of IL-2,IFN-? in trophoblast-activated PBMC supernatants of UNP group were higher and IL-4,IL-10 were lower than those of normal nonpregnant group( P
2.Construction of Baker’s Yeast Strains with High Fermentative Abilities in both Lean and Sweet Doughs
Tian-Xiao JIANG ; Man XU ; Zhen WANG ; Dong-Guang XIAO ;
Microbiology 1992;0(04):-
Two parental strains BY-14 and BY-6,with high leavening ability in lean and sweet dough respectively,were selected.Through spore production and separation,two haploids with opposition types were selected for cross-breeding.At last one hybridization strain was obtained,with good fermentation ability as BY-14 in lean dough and better than BY-6 by 25%in sweet dough.
3.The cytotoxic effect,cell cycle perturbations and apoptosis of paclitaxel in human bladder cancer lines
Jiang ZHU ; Xu-Dong YAO ; Xiao-Da TANG ; Al ET
China Oncology 1998;0(04):-
Purpose:To determine the efficacy of paclitaxel in human bladder cancer lines and to investigate the mechanism by which paclita xel induce apoptosis in human bladder cancer cells. Methods:BIU-87, 5637, T24 and EJ bladder cancer cell lines wer e cultured by techniques of cell culture in vitro. The cytotoxic activity an d apoptosis induction abilities of paclitaxel were analyzed by MTT and Annexin- V assay as well as DNA cytometry , respectively. The effects on the cell cycle w ere assessed by flow cytometry of propidium iodide. The expressions of Bcl-2, B ax, p53 and Caspase3 proteins were determined by flow cytometry immunofluorescen ce. Results:Paclitaxel dose-dependent inhibition of cell prolifera tion was seen.Paclitaxel induced G_2/M arrest (71.29% and 64.57%) which was maximal in 5637 and EJ cell lines. While paclitaxel at 1?g/ml concentration ex posure to 5637 12h, 14h and 48h respectively, the apoptosis rates of the respect ive times were 5.0%, 12.9%, 27.6%. The expression of genes p53 and Bcl-2 was no t influenced, whereas the expression of Bax and Caspase3 had increases time-dep endently after exposure to paclitaxel. The analysis of Annexin-V showed a drama tic dose-dependent increase of apoptosis. Conclusions:Paclitaxel inhibited bladder cancer cells prolifera tion and had more effect on those cells whose grade was lower and doubling time was longer. Paclitaxel could block G_2/M arrest, and induce apoptosis by th e path of Bcl-2/Bax in bladder cancer cell lines.
4.Influences of active immunotherapy on T helper cell type 1 and 2 cytokines in women with unexplained habitual abortion
Ruiying DONG ; Beihua KONG ; Yanxue XU ; Sen JIANG ;
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2001;0(06):-
Objective To investigate the influences of active immunotherapy on T helper cell (Th)1/Th2 type cytokines in women with unexplained habitual abortion(UHA) Methods A total of 55 patients with UHA were studied, including 30 cases after active immunotheraphy (AIT) and 25 cases without any therapy(NAIT). Fifteen cases of normal nonpregnant (NNP) women were selected as control group. Supernatants from trophoblast activated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) of the three groups were tested by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for interferon gamma (IFN ?), interleukin 2 (IL 2), IL 4, IL 10. Results (1) The levels of IL 2 and IFN ? in AIT group [(108?37) ng/L and (110 ?52) ng/L, respectively] were lower significantly than those in NAIT group[(223?85) ng/L and (326 ?92) ng/L, respectively]( P 0.05). (2) Twenty six women in AIT group got pregnant, but 8 women experienced pregnancy loss repeatedly whose IL 2?IFN ? levels were higher than those in other 18 women got successful pregnancy and IL 4,IL 10 levels lower than the latter. Conclusions UHA patients have Th1 type immunity to trophoblast and produce high level Th1 type cytokines which probably result in pregnancy loss. Active immunotheraphy could make a shift from Th1 to Th2 immunity, thus favoring the maintenance of pregnancy.
5.Significance of neuromedin U expression in lymph node metastasis of laryngocarcinoma
Qichuan JIANG ; Dong CHEN ; Yanan XU ; Jian KANG ; Jianguo CHEN
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2017;24(7):340-342
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of neuromedin U(NMU) in lymph node metastasis of laryngocarcinoma and provide a new biomarker of metastasis. METHODS Samples of 120 cases of laryngocarcinoma were collected from the Otolaryngology Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University from 2013 to 2015. Patients were divided into two groups: metastasis group and non-metastasis group. Immunohistochemistry was performed to analyze the NMU expression in primary tumor and lymph node. An independent tissue microassay was used to analyze the relationship between NMU expression and T, N stages. RESULTS Expression of NMU in metastasis group was higher than that in non-metastasis group, NMU was positively correlated with N stages, but not with T stages. CONCLUSION The expression of NMU is higher in metastasis tissue of laryngocarcinoma, It could be used as a biomarker of lymph node metastasis of laryngocarcinoma.
6.Analysis of cervical lymph nodes metastasis by contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and time-intensity curve
Dong XU ; Chaowen QIAN ; Feng JIANG ; Xiaozhong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2009;18(6):510-513
Objective To study the character of cervical lymph nodes metastasis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC) by contrast-enhanced uhrasonography(CEUS) and time-intensity curve. Methods Forty-one lymph nodes of metastasis from 32 patients were studied by CEUS. The enhancement of echogenicity was evaluated,and the time-intensity curve was analyzed. Results Of the 41 lymph nodes examined, 10 (24.4%) showed intense homogeneous enhancement by CEUS, 23 (56.1%) showed inhomogeneous enhancement and 8 (19.5 %) showed scarce intranodal enhancement. There were 20 (48.8%) lymph nodes showed necrosis. Most of the lymph nodes (92.7%) showed peripheral type blood flow, 3 (7.3) % showed mixed type blood flow. There were significant differences in them(P < 0.01). The time-intensity curve displayed steeply in upslope, and gently in decent. The arrival time(AT), time to peak(TTP), peak intensity (PI) ,area and gradient were (7.2±2.5)s,(7.6±2.3)s,(9.5±3.3)dB,(203.4±45.7)dB· s,1.2±0.5 respectively. Between the lymph nodes with envelope infringed and not, there were significant differences in PI and area, while there were not significant differences in AT, TTP and gradient. Conclusions The metastasis cervical lymph nodes of NPC had specific character by CEUS and time-intensity curve. In this way,it may help us to diagnosis cervical lymph nodes metastasis of NPC,and provide more information for the therapy and prognosis judgement.
8.Diagnostic value of oblique axial scan for anterior talofibular ligament in ankle
Yongjun JIANG ; Yuxi DONG ; Wei XU ; Wei CHEN
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2015;(5):532-536
Objective To clarify the diagnostic value of oblique axial scan parallel to the course of the anterior talofibular ligament in magnetic resonance imaging of anterior talofibular ligament in patients with chronic ankle instability. Methods 96 patients with ankle injury who were admitted into our hospital form June 2010 to March 2015 were examed with oblique axial scan beside the routine axial magnetic res-onance imaging examination. The grade of the anterior talofibular ligament injury and confirmed full-length views of the anterior talofibular lig-ament were analyzed by two musculoskeletal radiologists ( with more than 5 years experience) , and associated lesions were also checked. Re-sults The full-length view of the anterior talofibular ligament was checked in 69 patients (71. 8%) through the routine axial view and it was checked in 93 patients (96. 9%) through the oblique axial scan view. Anterior talofibular ligament injury was checked in 71 patients through the oblique axial scan, which was 19 patients more than that through the routine axial. Conclusion An additional oblique axial scan is use-ful in evaluation of anterior talofiibular ligament in patients with ankle injury.
9.Therapeutic effect comparison between unipolar and bipolar radiofrequency ablation in treating atrial fibrillation in elderly patients
Bingnan ZHANG ; Qingliang CHEN ; Dong XU ; Feng ZHAO ; Nan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2015;34(1):14-18
Objective To compare clinical effect of unipolar versus bipolar radiofrequency ablation in treating atrial fibrillation (AF) in elderly patients and discuss the correlated risk factors.Methods From October 2008 to December 2013,a total of 50 elderly patients with organic heart disease and AF underwent radiofrequency ablation surgery.All patients were divided into 2 groups of unipolar (group A,n=20) and bipolar (group B,n=30 patients) radiofrequency ablations.The variations of electrocardiogram (ECG) and ultrasonic cardiogram (UCG) in patients were collected and the complications and the NYHA class of the patients were recorded at 3,6 and 12 months after surgery.The total 43 elderly patients were divided into sinus group and non-sinus group according to their ECG at 12 months after surgery.Results The recovery rates of sinus rhythm at 3,6 and 12 months after surgery were 73.7%(14/19),66.7%(12/18) and 61.1% (11/18)respectively in group A and 82.8%(24/29),85.2%(23/27)and 88.0%(22/25) respectively in group B.Two groups of the recovery rate of sinus rhythm had a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05) at 12 months after surgery.The complication rate in group A was higher than in group B [55.0% (11 cases) vs.26.7% (8 cases),P<0.05].Preoperative history of AF and left atrial diameter were the influencing factors for the sinus rhythm recovery rates (P<0.05).Conclusions Bipolar radiofrequency ablation for AF is safe and has less complications and high success rate of restoring sinus rhythm.The patients with long preoperative history of AF and left atrium distension have a low success rate of restoring sinus rhythm with a high recurrence rate.
10.Mutation analysis of hepatitis B virus X gene in hepatitis B virus-associated glomerulonephritis
Hui DONG ; Yan XU ; Liqiu LIU ; Guangju GUAN ; Wei JIANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2014;30(4):273-278
Objective To determine whether mutation of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) X gene is associated with hepatitis B virus-associated glomerulonephritis (HBV-GN).Methods The venous blood was collected from 50 patients with HBV-GN and 60 patients with asymptomatic HBV carriers (control group).Serum HBV DNA was extracted to determine the serum titer of HBV-DNA and then polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to detect the HBV X gene mutation.Results (1)There were not statistical significance between age and gender in HBV-GN group and control group (P >0.05).There were not statistical significance of serum replication level of HBV DNA in HBV-GN with X gene mutation and control group (P > 0.05).Urine protein excretion in HBV-GN group with or without X gene mutation was found with statistical significance (P < 0.05).(2)Nucleotide mutations [84% (42/50)] resulted in amino acid substitution in HBV-GN.Nucleotide mutations changed in transfunction control region of X gene,including position nt1653,nt1726,nt1727,nt1730,nt1753,nt1762 and nt1764.(3)Nucleotide mutations [8%(5/60)] resulted in amino acid substitution in control group.Nucleotide mutations changed in position nt1632 and nt1635,located in non-functional region.Conclusions HBV X gene mutations and the subsequent amino acid substitutions are found in HBV-GN.The urine protein excretion level increases in patients with X mutation,suggesting that these mutations may play an important role in the pathogenesis of HBV-GN.