1.Synergism of antitumor effects on ovarian carcinoma using autocatalytic caspase-3 combined with flavopiridol
Yue SONG ; Keng SHEN ; Feng XU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2010;45(10):781-786
Objective To investigate the antitumor effects on ovarian cancer using recombinant adenoviruses expressing autocatalytic caspase-3 driven by amplified human telomerase reverse transcriptase promoter (AdHTVP2G5-rev-casp3) combined with flavopiridol. Methods Following the treatment with AdHTVP2G5-rev-casp3 combined with flavopiridol, cell survival rate was measured by cell counting kit 8;cell apoptotic rate and cell cycle distribution were detected by flow cytometry. Western blot was performed to observe the expression of p17, the active subunit of caspase-3, and p85, the cleavage segment of substrate of caspase-3, in AO cells. The mice survival rates were measured for abdominally metastatic tumor models and the volume of tumor nodules were determined for subcutaneous tumor models following the treatments of AdHTVP2G5-rev-casp3 combined with flavopiridol. HE staining was used to detect the histopathological changes of various organs, and the serum level of alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were measured to monitor liver damages following the intraperitoneal administration of AdHTVP2G5-rev-casp3 and flavopiridol. Results There was no significant cell-killing effects or apoptosis in AO cells following treatments with AdHTVP2G5-rev-casp3 or flavopiridol at low dosage alone (apoptotic rate all < 11% ), whereas significant synergism of their sequential combination was observed in AO cells. This sequential treatment of AdHTVP2G5-rev-casp3 [multiplicity of infection (MOI) was 20]infection for 72 hours, followed by flavopiridol ( 300 nmol/L) for 48 hours, could result in the most substantial cell death, and AO cells survival rate and apoptotic rate were 73. 5% and 11.6%, respectively.Following treatments with AdHTVP2G5-rev-casp3 at low doses ( MOI = 10), there was a significant increase in cell number with S-phase content ( 62. 5% ), which resulted in the most marked apoptosis induced by sequential treatments with flavopiridol. The sequential combination could induce significantly higher levels of p17 and p85 expression than that when their applications alone. Combined AdHTVP2G5-rev-casp3 and flavopiridol treatment prolonged mouse survival [ mean survival time of ( 286 ± 6) days ] and suppressed tumor growth significantly (tumor growth suppression rate of 81% ), when compared with treatment using either alone. The levels of serum ALT and AST were not significantly elevated and no obvious lesions were found in any organs in treatments with AdHTVP2G5-rev-casp3 of low doses combined with flavopiridol.Conclusions AdHTVP2G5-rev-casp3 at low doses results in a significant increase in cell number with Sphase content, which significantly enhanced the sensitivity of cells to flavopiridol. Treatments of autocatalytic caspase-3 combined at low doses with flavopiridol result in significant synergistic antitumor effects,significant tumor growth suppression and prolonged survival of mice. When compared with normal dose flavopiridol alone, the combination could resulted in minimal liver toxicity.
2.Cleaning Method of Surgical Instruments
Feng SONG ; Xin DONG ; Duoduo XU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 1994;0(04):-
OBJECTIVE To enhance the quality of cleaning and avoid nosocomial infection. METHODS To contrast the cleaning quality of two groups by using enzyme cleaning product and normal cleaning with cleaning system.In the test OB test paper was used. RESULTS Between two groups,the surfaces of medical instrument were ?2=18.939,P=0.0000;the joint of medical instrument was ?2=22.844,P=0.0000;intersect of medical instrument was ?2=23.389,P=0.0000;P
3.Surgical thyrapy for adult presacral cystic teratoma: report of 16 cases
Feng GAO ; Ming XU ; Feng SONG ; Yong ZHAO
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2013;28(8):576-578
Objective To investigate the surgical approach for adult patients with presacral cystic teratoma.Methods In this study,16 female patients,aged at 26-45 years,with presacral cystic teratoma underwent surgical resection between March 2007 and August 2012.Tumor was primary in 9 cases and recurrent in 7 cases,Rectal examination revealed retrorectal tough semi-circular poorly movable massess with intact rectal mucosa.MR examination showed cystic or solid mass in the anterior sacral,clear boundary,rectum and or vagina compressed.Tumors were completely removed in all cases.Results All patients were cured by surgery,13 cases were cured by one stage resection and 1 was cured by two stage resection.Two cases suffered from recurrence and was cured by reoperation.There were no injury to rectum,anal sphincter,cauda equina,presacral vein.Pathological diagnosis was cystic teratoma.Conclusions By sacrococcygeal surgical resection of presacral cystic teratoma was safe and effective ; complete resection of the tumor capsule is the key to successful operation.
4.pRNA: A Safe,Stable and Large Capacity Molecular Vehicle for Gene Therapy
Feng-Ping XU ; Jun YANG ; Xue-Song FENG ; Li-Jia AN ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(06):-
The molecular delivery vectors used in gene therapy need provide the features of safety,stability, efficiency and capacity. The current studies on the structure and action mechanism of pRNA, a packaging RNA of phage?29, showed that pRNA with multiple binding sites can through cell membrane easily and escort exogenous molecules to target cell, without inducing immune reaction. As an ideal nano-scale gene therapy vehicle, pRNA presents a promising application in delivering multiple therapeutic components to detect and treat human diseases.
5.Bladder reconstruction with seeding adipose-derived stem cells onto bladder acellular matrix grafts
Weidong ZHU ; Yuemin XU ; Chao FENG ; Qiang FU ; Lujie SONG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2012;33(2):111-116
ObjectiveTo assess the feasibility of seeding adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) onto bladder acellular matrix grafts (BAMGs) for bladder reconstruction in a rabbit model.MethodsAutologous ADSCs were isolated,expanded and identified by flow cytometry.In the experimental group,ADSCs were seeded onto BAMGS for reconstructing bladder defects in 12 male rabbits.Unseeded BAMGs were used for bladder reconstruction in the control group of 12 rabbits.Cystography was performed at 24 weeks after grafts implantation.Following cystography,the animals were scarified and grafts were harvested; H&E and immunohistochemical staining were performed with cytokeratin AE1/AE3,smooth muscle α-actin and S-100 markers.ResultsFlow cytometry demonstrated that the ADSCs expressed CD90,CD44,CD105,CD166 and CD34,but not CD45 or CD106.The cells demonstrated good biocompatibility with BAMGs.At 24 weeks,in the experimental group,the reconstructed bladders reached a mean volume of (94.68 ± 3.31 )% of the precystectomy bladder capacity.Complete regeneration of smooth muscle and nerve tissue was evident.Regenerated SMCs,urothelium and nerve cells stained positively for α-smooth muscle actin,AE1/AE3 and S100.In the control group,the mean bladder volume was (69.33 ± 5.05 )% of the pre-cystectomy volume.Histologically,the control group was characterized by multi-layered urothelium without evidence for organized muscle or nerve tissue.Conclusion The tissue engineering bladder constructed by ADSCs and BAMG can be used as an ideal biomaterial to replace and repair the bladder.
6.Influencing factors of growth hormone in response to insulin tolerance test in 50 healthy adults
Xiangxin SONG ; Feng GU ; Yancheng XU ; Jiapu GE ; Liquan CUI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2014;30(1):52-54
The peak level of growth hormone (GH) stimulated by insulin tolerance test (ITT) is thegold standard for diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency in adults.This study was aimed to explore the factors influencing GH response to ITT in 50 healthy adults.The results showed that the nadir or decreased amplitude of blood glucose was not related to GH peak level.In multivariable analysis,the GH level stimulated by ITT was negatively associated with body mass index(P<0.01),but there was no any association with age,gender,and waist circumference.
7.Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and laparoscopic common bile duct exploration in treatment of cholecvstolithiasis and choledocholithiasis
Bujian PAN ; Mengtao ZHOU ; Maiyu XU ; Feng CHEN ; Hongliang SONG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2011;17(10):816-819
Objective To study the use of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) in patients with cholecystocholedocholithiasis.Methods From July 2006 to June 2010,127 patients with cholecystocholedocholithiasis were treated either by LC+LCBDE (n=78) or LC+endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST,n=49).The treatment success rate,complications,retained bile duct stones rate,recovery of gastrointestinal function and hospital-stay were retrospectively analyzed.Results The LCBDE+ LC group:The operative success rate was 94.87 %.The incidence of postoperative complications was 5.41 %.The EST+ LC group:Complete removal of bile duct stones was achieved in 46 of 48 patients (95.92%).The incidence of postoperative complications was 12.77%.There was a significant difference in the incidences of postoperative complications between the EST+ LC group and the LCBDE+ LC group (P<0.05).The operative time and the cost for hospital stay between the two groups were significantly different (P<0.05).After a follow-up of 3.2 years (mean,range 1-5 years),there was no significant difference in long-term complications such as bile duct recurrent stones,duodenal papilla stenosis and cholangitis between the two groups (P<0.05).ConclusionsLCBDE was a safe,efficacious and feasible minimal invasiveness treatment for cholecystocholedocholithiasis.Primary closure of common bile duct in selected cases brought additional benefits to the minimal invasive technique.
8.Effect of constant magnetic fields on intracellular free calcium of human umbilical arterial vascular smooth muscle cells
Xuyang FENG ; Ruifen XU ; Bo SONG ; Haichang WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 1982;0(01):-
Objective To study effects of constant magnetic fields(CMF) on the intracellular free calcium of human umbilical arterial vascular smooth muscle cells to discuss the mechanism of CMF affecting the proliferation of VSMC.Methods The intracellular free calcium concentration of human umbilical arterial vascular smooth muscle cells was detected by laser scanning confocal microsopy.Results The CMF affected the intracellular free calcium concentration of human umbilical arterial vascular smooth muscle cells.The CMF(5 mT) caused a persistent decrease of intracellular free calcium concentration of VSMC from 10 min to 50 min.Conclusion The CMF could inhibit proliferation of VSMC by decreasing the intracellular free calcium constant magnetic field concentration of VSMC.The CMF could markedly inhibit proliferation of VSMC,which might be useful in treatment of RS after PTCA.
9.Analysis of clinical factors in achalasia complicated by esophageal cancer
Ya LI ; Ruifeng SONG ; Weiwei HAO ; Lei YANG ; Feng XU
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2017;37(8):543-546
Objective To analyze the clinical pathological characteristics of achalasia patients complicated by esophageal cancer.Methods From January 2005 to May 2013,among 658 patients with achalasia,the clinical data,pathological characteristics of tumor and the treatment of those complicated by esophageal cancer were collected and analyzed.At the same time,receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to analyze the relationship between the course of achalasia and esophageal cancer.Results Among the 658 patients with achalasia,297(45.1%) cases were male and 361(54.9%) cases were female.A total of 62 cases (9.4%) were lost to follow-up and of 596 cases who completed the follow-up,26 cases (4.4 %) were complicated with esophageal cancer.Among the 26 patients complicated with esophageal cancer,69.2% (18/26) were male;the course from achalasia diagnosed to esophageal cancer was (16.5±8.2) years.The patients with a disease duration more than 10 years accounted for 88.5%(23/26),and 80.8% (21/26) underwent previous balloon dilatation or Heller surgery.The predilection site of esophageal cancer was in the middle esophagus of patients complicated by esophageal cancer (69.2%,18/26),the main type was squamous carcinoma (88.5%,23/26),65.4%(17/26) of the lesions invaded to muscular layer (stage T3 to T4),61.5%(16/26) had the late stage tumor (stage Ⅲ to Ⅳ),and 23.1%(6/26) had distant metastasis.The results of ROC curve analysis showed that when the duration was 10.5 years,the Youden index reached the maximum value (0.71).And 38.5% (10/26) of patients with esophageal cancer could not be treated with esophageal cancer radical surgery,and their average survival time was (11.4±6.6) months.Conclusion The patients with the duration of achalasia over 10.5 years are required for regular endoscopic examination to improve the prognosis.
10.Infection Control and Management in Hospital Clean Openating Room
Feng SONG ; Xin DONG ; Duoduo XU ; Xueying WANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2009;0(13):-
OBJECTIVE To discuss the management method of the Hospital OR Department to set up a highly cleaned and safe operating room (OR) environment to prevent nosocomial infection. METHODS As to the features of OR Department,the standardizd management of work process was reinforced. RESULTS The available resources in OR Department were made good use and infection control assured medical safety. CONCLUSIONS The setup and standardized management of Clean OR Department is in favor of the cleaniness of the OR Department and decreasing the infection rate.