1.Problems Encountered in Revaluation of the Curative Effect of Chinese Patent Medicine and Their Solutions
Peihong QIN ; Xuejiao XI ; Jiyu ZHENG ; Weili LI ; Maoxin LIANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;19(2):197-202
Enterprise and competent department in China start to explore evaluation method and technique,as revaluation of Chinese patent medicine has been paid high attention in recent years.However,many problems of Chinese patent medicine standard itself commonly have been neglected in the revaluation of curative effect.This review comprehensively analyzed problems have to be faced in the revaluation of the curative effect of Chinese patent medicine,such as excessive broad expressions of function and indication,obscure definition of indication,identification between function and indication,correspondence of diseases and syndromes between Chinese and western medicine,feasibility of clinical trials,with the provision of general methods and solutions.
2.Clinical characteristic of autoimmune pancreatitis: an analysis of 81 patients
Lei XIN ; Guolin PENG ; Zhuan LIAO ; Lianghao HU ; Xuejiao CHANG ; Minghua ZHU ; Jianming ZHENG ; Chunshu PAN ; Qian SHEN ; Zhaoshen LI
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2012;12(5):294-298
Objective To analyze the clinical characteristic of Chinese autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) patients.Methods All clinical data of 81 patients with a diagnosis of AIP in Shanghai Changhai Hospital from February 2005 to May 2012 were analyzed.Results The sex ratio was 7.1∶1 and the mean age was (57± 12) years old in 81 patients with AIP.Obstructive jaundice was the initial symptom in 51.9% (42/81) patients.In patient receiving CT,focal and diffuse type accounted for 45 and 35 patients.respectively,and pseudocyst was the main manifestation in 1 patient,biliary tract was involved in 59(72.8% ) patients,dilatation of main pancreatic duct was observed in 5 ( 11.1% ) patients.In patients receiving PET-CT,diffuse increased Flourine-18 FDG uptake by the pancreas was found in 11 patients,focal increased uptake in 2patients,and significant extra-pancreatic uptake was found in 5 patients.The positive rate of serum IgG4,CA19-9,ss DNA,anti-nuclear antibody and ds-DNA antibody was 94.6% (53/81),54.4% (37/68),14.3% (4/28),10.7% (3/28),7.1% (2/28),respectively.The pathological findings of H-E staining and IgG4 immunohistochemical analysis in 20 patients were consistent with lymphoplasmacytic sclerosing pancreatitis.Conclusions Type 1 AIP is the main subtype of AIP in China.Combining clinical symptoms,extra-pancreatic manifestations,imaging or nuclear medicine findings,serology,cytology or histology can effectively increase the correct diagnosis rate of AIP.
3.Influence of problem-oriented nursing intervention on self-management ability and rehabilitation effect of patients with coronary heart disease after PCI
Mei ZHENG ; Yun ZOU ; Xuejiao YAN ; Ying ZHUANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(18):1361-1367
Objective:To investigate the effect of problem-oriented nursing intervention in the self-management rehabilitation of patients with coronary heart disease after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).Methods:A total of 128 patients with coronary heart disease undergoing PCI operation in Changzhou Second People′s Hospital from January 2019 to January 2021 were selected and randomly divided into the observation group and the control group with 64 cases in each group. The control group was given routine self-management intervention, and the observation group was given problem-oriented self-management intervention. After 6 months of intervention, the indicators of self-management ability, cardiac function, and quality of life were compared between the two groups.Results:After 6 months of intervention, the observation group actually completed 58 cases, and the control group actually completed 62 cases. Before the intervention, there were no significant differences between the two groups in the scores of coronary self-management ability scale, cardiac function index and Seattle Angina Questionnaire ( P>0.05). Six months after intervention, the scores of disease knowledge management, symptom management, first aid management, daily life management, bad addiction management, treatment compliance, and self-management ability in the observation group were 16.34 ± 2.36, 13.36 ± 2.42, 12.26 ± 2.23, 17.45 ± 2.74, 16.52 ± 2.45, 12.16 ± 2.15, 103.54 ± 14.32, which were significant higher than those of in the control group, 14.32 ± 2.45, 12.45 ± 2.23, 10.75 ± 2.32, 16.05 ± 2.45, 15.24 ± 2.53, 10.36 ± 2.24, 94.09 ± 13.36 ( t=2.14-4.59, all P<0.05). After six months of intervention, the left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD) and the left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(LVEDD) were (34.39 ± 6.75) mm and (52.60 ± 6.31) mm, which were significant lower than those of the control group, (38.56 ± 6.52) mm and (55.79 ± 5.74) mm ( t=3.52 and 2.90, both P<0.05). Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular short-axis shortening rate (FS) in the observation group after 6 months intervention were (44.25 ± 3.65)% and (23.86 ± 2.41)%, which were significant higher than those of in the control group, (39.24 ± 3.52)% and (22.26 ± 2.51)%( t=7.65 and 3.56, both P<0.05). Six months after the intervention, the scores of the degree of body limitation, angina pectoris, stable angina pectoris attack degree, treatment satisfaction, disease cognition degree, quality of life score in the observation group were 73.09 ± 8.13, 68.21 ± 10.15, 74.10 ± 4.45, 79.36 ± 8.21, 76.53 ± 9.43, 72.26 ± 9.12, which were significant higher than those of in the control group, 64.15 ± 8.11, 59.38 ± 10.23, 63.51 ± 5.23, 62.45 ± 8.16, 67.68 ± 9.20, 63.44 ± 8.65 ( t=4.74-11.91, all P<0.05). Conclusion:Problem-oriented nursing intervention is helpful to promote the development of self-management ability of patients with coronary heart disease after PCI, promote the recovery of postoperative cardiac function, and improve the quality of life of patients.
4.Skin protection and antimagnetic properties of magnetic protective sleeve of Holter monitor
Jing LI ; Ying CAO ; Wenwen LIU ; Xueying GUO ; Xuejiao ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2016;22(21):3096-3098,3099
Objective To explore the property of skin protection and antimagnetic property of magnetic protective sleeve of Holter monitor .Methods A total of 240 patients examined with Holter monitor were randomly divided into control group ( 120 cases ) and observation group ( 120 cases ) .Patients in control group wore Holter monitor with conventional methods along with routine health education .Unlike conventional methods , patients in observation group wore Holter monitor with self-designed double-deck magnetic protective sleeve along with routine health education .We observed the exceptional situation of local skin and the incidence of pseudo difference 24 hours after examination as well as understood the subjective feelings of patients.Results There were 6 cases with pseudo difference (5.0%) and 12 cases with abnormal skin (10.0%) in observation group.At the same time, there were 20 cases with pseudo difference (16.67%) and 29 cases with abnormal skin ( 24.31%) in control group with statistically significant differences in them between two groups (P <0.05).Besides, the score of degree of comfort, safety, firmness, binding force in observation group were better than those in control group with statistically significant differences (P<0.05).Conclusions The application of magnetic protective sleeve can decrease the incidence of pseudo difference of Holter monitor , protect skin well and make patients wore Holter monitor hold a good subjective experience .
5.miR-520a-3p enhances the paclitaxel sensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer A549/TAX cells by targeting FZD8
YU Xi ; LI Xiaoping ; QIAN Xuejiao ; LIU Jiangbo ; ZHENG Hong
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2019;26(10):1107-1112
Objective: To investigate the influence of miR-520a-3p on paclitaxel (TAX) sensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)A549/TAX cells via regulating frizzled class receptor 8 (FZD8). Methods: NSCLCA549 cells, TAX-resistant cell lineA549/ TAX and human lung epithelial HLF-α cells were selected. The expression level of miR-520a-3p in A549 and A549/TAX cells was detected by qPCR. According to different transfection plasmids, the experimental cells were divided into control group, miR-520a-3p mimics group, si-FZ8 group and si-FZD8+miR-520a-3p inhibitor group. After being treated with 6 μmol/L paclitaxel, the proliferation ofA549/TAX cells was determined by CCK-8 assay. Flow cytometry withAnnexin V-FLTC/PI staining was used to detect the apoptosis level of A549/TAX cells. The expression of FZD8 in A549/TAX cells was detected by WB. The targeting relationship between miR520a-3p and FZD8 was verified by the dual-luciferase reporter gene system. Results: miR-520a-3p was poorly expressed in TAX-resistant A549/TAX cells (P<0.01), and TAX up-regulated the expression of miR-520a-3p in A549/TAX cells (P<0.01). After the treatment with 6 μmol/L TAX, over-expression of miR-520a-3p significantly inhibited the proliferation of A549/TAX cells and promoted apoptosis (all P<0.01). Dual luciferase reporter gene assay showed that miR-520a-3p targetedly down-regulated the expression of FZD8 (P< 0.01). si-FZD8 could significantly inhibit the proliferation and promote cell apoptosis of A549 / TAX cells, thereby enhancing the TAX sensitivity of cells. At the same time, simultaneous knockdown of miR-520a-3p and FZD8 could reverse the enhancement of FZD8 knockdown on TAX sensitivity of A549/TAX cells (P<0.01). Conclusion: miR-520a-3p enhances the TAX sensitivity of A549/TAX cells by down-regulating the expression of FZD8.
6.One-way membrane decompression for vital pulp therapy in irreversible pulpitis: a case report
Ying ZHENG ; Xuejiao CHEN ; Qian WANG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2024;59(1):85-88
Irreversible pulpitis is characterized by inflammation of the pulp, leading to secondary interstitial hypertension and blood circulation disorders. This study explores the development of one-way membrane decompression to alleviate interstitial hypertension in the inflamed pulp and prevent the invasion of oral microorganisms into the pulp tissue. Additionally, this technique aims to improve the microcirculation of the pulp tissue by consistently reducing the pressure within the pulp cavity. Once the inflamed pulp tissue is restored, permanent crown filling can be performed. In this paper, we present a case study involving a patient with irreversible pulpitis who underwent vital pulp treatment using the one-way decompressed membrane. A four-year follow-up evaluation revealed satisfactory outcomes.
7.A molecular brake that modulates spliceosome pausing at detained introns contributes to neurodegeneration.
Dawei MENG ; Qian ZHENG ; Xue ZHANG ; Xuejiao PIAO ; Li LUO ; Yichang JIA
Protein & Cell 2023;14(5):318-336
Emerging evidence suggests that intron-detaining transcripts (IDTs) are a nucleus-detained and polyadenylated mRNA pool for cell to quickly and effectively respond to environmental stimuli and stress. However, the underlying mechanisms of detained intron (DI) splicing are still largely unknown. Here, we suggest that post-transcriptional DI splicing is paused at the Bact state, an active spliceosome but not catalytically primed, which depends on Smad Nuclear Interacting Protein 1 (SNIP1) and RNPS1 (a serine-rich RNA binding protein) interaction. RNPS1 and Bact components preferentially dock at DIs and the RNPS1 docking is sufficient to trigger spliceosome pausing. Haploinsufficiency of Snip1 attenuates neurodegeneration and globally rescues IDT accumulation caused by a previously reported mutant U2 snRNA, a basal spliceosomal component. Snip1 conditional knockout in the cerebellum decreases DI splicing efficiency and causes neurodegeneration. Therefore, we suggest that SNIP1 and RNPS1 form a molecular brake to promote spliceosome pausing, and that its misregulation contributes to neurodegeneration.
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8.Effect of LAG3 deficiency on natural killer cell function and hepatic fibrosis in mice infected with Echinococcus multilocularis
Rousu ZIBIGU ; Ainiwaer ABIDAN ; Duolikun ADILAI ; Yinshi LI ; Xuejiao KANG ; Qian YU ; Bingqing DENG ; Xuran ZHENG ; Maolin WANG ; Jing LI ; Hui WANG ; Chuanshan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2024;36(1):59-66
Objective To investigate the effect of LAG-3 deficiency (LAG3-/-) on natural killer (NK) cell function and hepatic fibrosis in mice infected with Echinococcus multilocularis. Methods C57BL/6 mice, each weighing (20 ± 2) g, were divided into the LAG3-/- and wild type (WT) groups, and each mouse in both groups was inoculated with 3 000 E. multilocularis protoscoleces via the hepatic portal vein. Mouse liver and spleen specimens were collected 12 weeks post-infection, sectioned and stained with sirius red, and the hepatic lesions and fibrosis were observed. Mouse hepatic and splenic lymphocytes were isolated, and flow cytometry was performed to detect the proportions of hepatic and splenic NK cells, the expression of CD44, CD25 and CD69 molecules on NK cell surface, and the secretion of interferon γ (IFN-γ), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-4, IL-10 and IL-17A. Results Sirius red staining showed widening of inflammatory cell bands and hyperplasia of fibrotic connective tissues around mouse hepatic lesions, as well as increased deposition of collagen fibers in the LAG3-/-group relative to the WT group. Flow cytometry revealed lower proportions of mouse hepatic (6.29% ± 1.06% vs. 11.91% ± 1.85%, P < 0.000 1) and splenic NK cells (4.44% ± 1.22% vs. 5.85% ± 1.10%, P > 0.05) in the LAG3-/- group than in the WT group, and the mean fluorescence intensity of CD44 was higher on the surface of mouse hepatic NK cells in the LAG3-/- group than in the WT group (t = −3.234, P < 0.01), while no significant differences were found in the mean fluorescence intensity of CD25 or CD69 on the surface of mouse hepaticNK cells between the LAG3-/- and WT groups (both P values > 0.05). There were significant differences between the LAG3-/- and WT groups in terms of the percentages of IFN-γ (t = −0.723, P > 0.05), TNF-α (t = −0.659, P > 0.05), IL-4 (t = −0.263, P > 0.05), IL-10 (t = −0.455, P > 0.05) or IL-17A secreted by mouse hepatic NK cells (t = 0.091, P > 0.05), and the percentage of IFN-γ secreted by mouse splenic NK cells was higher in the LAG3-/- group than in the WT group (58.40% ± 1.64% vs. 50.40% ± 4.13%; t = −4.042, P < 0.01); however, there were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of the proportions of TNF-α (t = −1.902, P > 0.05), IL-4 (t = −1.333, P > 0.05), IL-10 (t = −1.356, P > 0.05) or IL-17A secreted by mouse splenic NK cells (t = 0.529, P > 0.05). Conclusions During the course of E. multilocularis infections, LAG3-/- promotes high-level secretion of IFN-γ by splenic NK cells, which may participate in the reversal the immune function of NK cells, resulting in aggravation of hepatic fibrosis.