1.Cytokine-induced killer cells in cancer treatment
Xuefeng HANG ; Zhenyu DING ; Xiaodong XIE
Journal of International Oncology 2012;39(5):344-347
Cytokine-induced killer cells (CIK) is the fourth largest cancer treatment after surgery,chemotherapy and radiotherapy,and it is the development direction of cancer treatment.It is a new type of immune cell,and it is named after natural killer cell samples T lymphocytes as it express CD3 and CD56.Currently,CIK treatment has a broader range of clinical applications,and it has achieved the better clinical efficacy in the blood system cancer and solid tumors,The CIK adoptive immunotherapy is considered to be a new hope for the anticancer treatment.
2.The application of Bispectrai index in pediatric radio frequency catheter ablation
Rong WANG ; Enming QING ; Xuefeng DING ; Qiuxia LI ; Xiuhua DONG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2009;8(3):187-188
The aim of the study is to evaluate the feasibility and safety of Bispectral index (BIS) monitoring in pediatric radio frequency catheter ablation. One hundred and six children aged 0. 6-12 years, scheduled for radio frequency catheter ablation, were randomly divided into two groups. In group A patients received BIS monitoring during the operation (n = 50), and the group B received modified Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation (OAA/S) scaling (n = 56). The anesthesia was maintained with propofol target-controlled infusion. The intraoperative propefol target concentration was adjusted to maintain the BIS values between 55-65 in group A and OAA/S scale about 1 in group B respectively, The heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP) and pulse oximetric saturation (SpO2) were measured before anesthetic induction, 1 min after induction, catheter puncturing and the end of operation respectively. The requirements of propofol, the times of supporting ventilation and recovery, the respiratory depression, nausea and vomiting postoperatively were also recorded. The intraoperative HR, MAP and SpO2 showed no differences between two groups, but the requirements of pmpofol, the times of supporting ventilation and recovery were less in group A than that of group B (P<0.05). All children didn't have nausea, vomiting and respiratory depression. The results suggest that in pediatric radio frequency catheter ablation, BIS monitoring has the advantages of timely adjustment of anesthetic depth, reducing anesthetic requirements, shortening the time of recovery, so as the perioperative safety can be improved.
3.Investigations into the culture condition for human epidermal melanoblasts in vitro
Zhiguo ZHAO ; Keyun DING ; Cheng JIN ; Hongguang LU ; Xuefeng YIN
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2009;42(1):49-51
Objective To study the in vitro culture condition for melanoblasts from human foreskin tissue. Methods The skin tissue taken from foreskin of children was treated with 0.5% dispase Ⅱ to separate epidermis from dermis, then with trypsin to obtain single cell suspension, which was cultured in modified medium for melanoblasts, i.e., MCDB254 medium supplied with several cell growth factors. Finally, melanoblasts were obtained based on the difference of adhesion speed. The morphology and proliferation of cultured melanoblasts were observed under a light microscope. DOPA staining, immunostaining with anti- S-100 and -tyrosinase related protein 2 (TRP2) antibodies, and transmission electron microscopy were per- formed to identify the cultured melanoblasts. Results The cultured human melanocytes displayed a match-like shape, scattered arrangement, syrmnetric double poles, slim cell body, highly refractive nuclei; meanwhile, the melanoblasts exhibited plentiful cytoplasm, large volume, bipolar or irregular shape and clonal growth. Additionally, the melanocytes were positive for TRP2, S-100 and Dopa staining, while the melanoblasts were positive only for TRP2. Electron microscopy revealed the presence of mature melanin granules (stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ ) in melanocytes but immature melanin granules (stage Ⅰ ) in melanoblasts. Conclu- sion Stable pure culture of melanoblasts has been realized with the reformed medium, which may lay a foundation for the investigation into the mechanism of epidermal pigmentation.
4.Study on the molecular mechanism of two new mutations causing haemophilia B
Jing DAI ; Qiulan DING ; Xuefeng WANG ; Hongli WANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2010;33(9):878-883
Objective To study two new factor Ⅸ mutations Cys82Ser and Ile288Ser in vitro and research the molecular mechanism of haemophilia B. Methods PcDNA3. 1 ( - ) FⅨwt expression plasmid was prepared. The mutated FⅨcDNA expression plasmids, PcDNA3.1 ( - ) FⅨM1 (Cys82Ser) and PcDNA3. 1 ( - ) F Ⅸ M2 (Ile288Ser) were constructed by megaprimer method respectively. Transient expression experiments were performed using HEK293 cells transfected with the expression vectors containing the wild-type or the mutation recombinant cDNA. PcDNA3. 1 ( - ) was used as a blank control. The expression proteins were detected by ELISA, factor activity assay and flourescence stain. Results The results suggested that the two FⅨ gene mutations did not induce the reduction of the mutant FⅨ mRNA compared with the wild-type FⅨ mRNA. The FⅨ:Ag in culture media and cell lysate of wild type conduct were assigned as 100. 0%. The results of PcDNA3.1 ( - ) FⅨ M1 mutation protein were (27. 1 ± 5. 2)% and (99.4 ±4. 1)% respectively. For PcDNA3. 1( - )FⅨM2, the results were (5.3 ± 1.8)% and (31.7 ±2. 5)% respectively. The FⅨ: C in culture media of wild type conduct was also assigned as 100. 0%. Then the two types of mutant protein were ( 8. 5 ± 3.2 ) % and < 1%, respectively. Immunofluorescence microscopy result suggested that the intensity of perinuclear spot was reduced in cells transfected with PcDNA3.1 ( - ) FⅨM2 while staining for PcDNA3. 1 ( - ) FⅨM1 was predominantely diffuse without perinnclear enhancement. Conclusions These results strongly suggest that the FⅨ Cys82Ser mutation protein is not been correctly folded, by any possibility. The mutation protein has secretion defect. The secretion dysfunction and the protein degradation intracellular are possiblely the molecular pathology of Ile288Ser mutant protein.
5.Practice Guideline Formulation for Traditional Chinese Medicine Preventive Treatment of Lung Distension
Xuefeng YU ; Guoxin LI ; Dinglei LI ; Ming YAO ; Xiaohuan DING
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;19(5):740-743
Lung distension belongs to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in modern medicine.In recent years,its disease incidence and mortality have increased year by year.Supported by the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) standardization of the State Administration of TCM project-TCM preventive treatment practice guidelines-prevention of lung distension recrudescence,the first draft of the TCM Preventive Treatment Practice Guideline on Prevention of Lung Distension Recrudescence was formulated on the basis of preventive treatment theory,evidences from both ancient and modern literatures,and through the Delphi method as well as expert consensus conference.And then,peer review comments were collected,which laid the foundation for the further improvement of this guideline.This guideline was aimed to achieve the industry consensus,to improve the quality of life (QoL) in patients of the stable period,to reduce the economic burden of patients,as well as to improve both the theoretical connotation and practical value of preventive treatment in TCM.
6.Effect of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and artesunate on liver fibrosis
Tilong DING ; Yong MA ; Yong WANG ; Xuefeng DAI
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2014;21(13):1936-1939,后插3
Objective To study the effects of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs) transplantation combined with artesunate(Art) on rat model of liver fibrosis.Methods 20 rats from 120 SD rats were selected randomly as normal control group.10 rats from those were executed and extracted marrow to culture BMSCs.The other 90 rats were injected intraperitoneally with CCl4 to make liver fibrosis rat models.10 rats from the 90 rats were selected randomly to ensure the liver fibrosis model was made successfully after 10 weeks.Then,the rest 80 rats were divided randomly into 4 groups:model group,Art treated group,BMSCs transplantation group and Art + BMSCs transplantation group.Fibrous degeneration of the hepatic tissue was detected by Masson stain.The mRNA expression of α-SMA,TGF-β1 in liver were detected by RT-PCR.The hydroxyproline(Hyp) level in liver was detected by enzyme digestion method.Serum TNF-αand TGF-β1 were detected by ELISA.Serum hepatic fibrosis parameters were detected by chemiluminescence and serum liver functional parameters were detected by biochemistry method.Results Liver functional parameters of Art + BMSCs transplantation group were better than those of the other groups.ALB in Art + BMSCs transplantation group was (29.13 ± 3.48) g/L,which was significantly higher than (26.31 ± 2.42) g/L in Art treated group (24.35 ±3.12)g/L in BMSCs transplantation group and (20.14 ±2.86) g/L in model group.There were significant differences among the 4 groups(q =6.27 ~ 19.01,all P < 0.05).Liver fibrosis parameters of Art + BMSCs transplantation group were better than other groups.Hyp in Art + BMSCs transplantation group was (1.03 ±0.16) μg/L,which was significantly lower than (1.56 ± 0.19) μg/L in Art treated group,(1.45 ± 0.24) μg/L in the BMSCs transplantation group and (3.57 ±0.91) μg/L in the model group.There were significant differences among the 4 groups (q =20.47 ~ 27.70,all P < 0.05).The expression of TGF-β1 mRNA of Art + BMSCs transplantation group was lower than other groups.The index of TGF-β1 mRNA expression in Art + BMSCs transplantation group was (20.16 ± 5.21),which was lower than (58.15 ±9.16) in Art treated group,(46.31 ±6.82) in the BMSCs transplantation group and (97.08 ± 14.23) in the model group.There were significant differences among the 4 groups (q =20.35 ~ 44.93,all P < 0.05).Conclusion There're synergistic effects between Art and BMSCs in the treatment of liver fibrosis.
7.Clinical Application of Advanced Echocardiography in Cardiac Mechanical Contraction Synchronization Test in Patients with Heart Failure
Chengyan DING ; Hailong DAI ; Mingxian ZUO ; Qiming GAI ; Yunchuan DING ; Qinghui WANG ; Xuefeng GUANG
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2013;(12):44-48
Objective To test synchronization of cardiac mechanical contraction by means of advanced echocardiography and investigate the correlation of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and the indexes of mechanical dyssynchrony, and the relationship between DTI, STI and RT-3DE.Methods Control group (20 cases), chronic heart failure with a widened QRS complex (12 cases) and chronic heart failure with a shortened QRS duration (10 cases) were selected. We evaluated mechanical dyssynchrony with the DTI, the STI and the RT-3DE, and analyzed the correlation between the improvement degree of cardiac function and indexes of mechanical dyssynchrony, and the correlation between DTI, STI and RT-3DE. Results (1) In CHF groups (including shortened QRS group and widened QRS group), the indexes of synchronization of cardiac mechanical contraction were higher than control group ( <0.05) . (2) However, the indexes of mechanical dyssynchrony before operation showed no statistically significant difference between the widened QRS group and the shortened QRS group (>0.05) . (3) In CHF groups (including shortened QRS group and widened QRS group), the indexes of mechanical dyssynchrony before operation were higher more than after operation ( <0.05) . (4) In postoperation, the indexes of mechanical dyssynchrony showed no statistically significant difference between the widened QRS group and the shortened QRS group ( >0.05) . (5) There was a significant negative correlation between the LVEF and the indexes of mechanical dyssynchrony (<0.01) . (6) .In the indexes of synchronization of cardiac mechanical contractions, there are significant positive correlations between the DTI, the STI and the RT-3DE ( <0.01) . Conclusion Echocardiography can be used to screen CHF patients,and patients with left ventricular synchronous (including shortened QRS duration) can also be benefited from CRT.
8.Microsurgical anatomy of the arterial network of submental flap
Xian HUA ; Ran DING ; Junyi KE ; Zihai DING ; Peng LIU ; Xuefeng ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2021;44(1):56-59
Objective:To provide microsurgical anatomy data in the course, branch, distribution, arterial network profile of the submental artery and the range of the flap excision in submental flap transplantation.Methods:From March, 2015 to March, 2020, a total of 36 head and neck cast specimens were studied. Acrylic-butadience-styrene plastic (ABS) filler were perfused into the external carotid artery to make cast specimens. The course, branching, distribution and the arterial framework of the submental artery under a surgical microscope were investigated.Results:The submental artery originated from the facial artery before reaching the lower edge of the mandible (1.50±0.50) cm, with a diameter of (1.50±0.85) (0.6-2.3) mm. The main trunk of submental artery was (5.5±0.5) cm in length, which ran forward along the lower edge of the mandible and branched out (9.0±3.0) (7-13) branches with diameters between 0.1-0.5 mm, and mainly distributed to skin and superficial fascia of the submental area. The main trunk of submental artery divided into ascending, horizontal and descending branches about 3.0 cm of the midline of the mandible. The ascending branch went upwards over the lower edge of the mandible and joined up with the lower labial arch or participated in the formation of the lower labial arch; the horizontal branch divided into several branches and joined up with the branches from the opposite side; the descending branch branched posteriorly and inferiorly, joined up with branches of lingual artery and superior thyroid artery. The branches of the submental artery and the branches of the peripheral arteries were joined up in the submental area to form the submental artery network. The diameter of the vessels in the network ranged 0.1-0.2 mm. The arterial network was built in the form of 1 to 3 layers, and the area of main network was about 7.0 cm×5.0 cm.Conclusion:The submental artery has a long trunk, many branches and abundant anastomoses between the branches, forming a dense submental artery network, which provides sufficient pedicle length, rich blood supply and cutting area for submental flap. The flap can be transplanted free or transposed. The best location of submental flap is near the midline of arterial network, and the appropriate area is 7.0 cm×5.0 cm.
9.Study of molecular mechanisms of hereditary protein C deficiency in four Chinese families
Yingting WU ; Qiulan DING ; Jing DAI ; Yeling LU ; Xiaodong XI ; Xuefeng WANG ; Hongli WANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2010;33(7):599-605
Objective To investigate the phenotype, genotype and molecular mechanisms in four Chinese pedigrees with venous thrombosis caused by hereditary PC deficiency. Methods The plasma activity of PC: A, TPS: A and FPS: A of the probands and their family members were detected with chromogenic and coagulation assay. The antigen of PC and FPS were identified with ELISA. Thrombin generation tests were applied to indicate the coagulation status. All of the nine exons and intron-exon boundaries of PC gene and PS gene were amplified by PCR and directly sequenced for mutaiton investigation. Results Compound heterozygous mutations of L-34P, K150del and A209V with 36% of PC: A and 57% of PC: Ag were identified in proband 1. PC: A was 46% , PC: Ag was 64. 4% while TPS: A, FPS: A and FPS: Ag were 36% , 19.5% and 20.9% respectively in proband 2. Two independent heterozygous mutations of R147W in PC gene inherited from his mother and T519stop in PS gene inherited from his father were identified. The anticoagulant activity of Proband 2 and his parents were declined in thrombin generation assay. In proband with PS defeciency and his father, the inhibition of thrombin generation capacity was decreased with exogenous APC, while his mother did not have significant difference. In Proband 3, PC: A was 32% while PC: Ag was 48.42% . Two independent mutations of R147W and R178W in Exon 7 were detected. Compound heterozygous mutations of R178W and D255H,with 21% of PC : A and 18. 36% of PC: Ag were identified in the Proband 4. Conclusions Hereditary PC deficiency or combined PC and PS deficiency result in venous thrombosis in four Chinese families. Mutants of L-34P, A209V, R178W, R147W and D255H might be the molecular mechanisms of PC deficiency.
10.Molecular analysis of the genotypes and phenotypes in three pedigrees with inherited antithrombin defidency
Yingting WU ; Guanqun XU ; Liwei ZHANG ; Jing DAI ; Qiulan DING ; Xiaodong XI ; Xuefeng WANG ; Hongli WANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2009;32(11):1257-1261
Objective To investigate the clinical phenotype and genotype in three probands with antithmmbin(AT)deficiency and their families,and to identify the molecular mechanism of AT deficiency.Methods Chromogenic substrate method and immunoturbidimetry assay was used to detect the plasma levels of AT:A and AT:Ag,respectively.Genomic DNA was extracted from the peripheral blood.All 7 exons and the flanking sequences were amplified by PCR.and the abnormal mutant genes were analyzed by direct sequencing.Western blot was used to detect the AT levels and thrombin generation tests were used to detect coagulation status.Results The plasma levels of AT:A and AT:Ag of the three probands declined by 50%.G7386C(Trp225Cys)mutation in exon 4,C2591G(Ser36stop)in exon 2 and C9819T(Arg359stop)in exon 5 were characterized in the three prebands and they could result in W(Trp)225C(Cys)missense mutation,S(Set)36X(stop)nonsense mutation and R(Arg)359X(stop)nonsense mutation respectively,The testing results of phenotype and genotype from some of their family members showed consistent with results from the probands.Western blot results indicated that the Icyels of PC:Ag were lower compared with the normal pooled plasma.The hypercoagulative status was present in the probands using thrombin generation tests.Conclusions Type Ⅰ hereditary AT deficiency was found in these three families.The 3 heterozygous mutations.W225C,S36X and R359X are genetic defects of hereditary AT deficiency.W225C and S36X have not been described before.