1.MicroRNA-26a Participation the wnt/β-catenin Signaling Pathway Induced Renal Fibrosis by Target GSK-3β in IgA Nephropathy
Xueqian ZHAO ; Yunqi LIU ; Zhi CHEN ; Liping PAN
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2017;17(22):4232-4238
Objective:Through detecting miRNA-26a,β-catenin,GSK-3β and α-SMA expressions in IgA nephropathy with varying degrees of renal interstitial fibrosis,the study was performed to explore the effect of miRNA-26a targeting GSK-3β on Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway simulated renal interstitial fibrosis.Methods:Incorporated 46 cases of IgA nephropathy patients were divided into three group based on the degree of renal interstitial fibrosis,namely,mild group,moderate group and severe group;7 cases of normal renal tissues away from the renal tumor tissues were selected as the control group.Expression levels of miRNA-26a in renal tissues of each group were detected based on RT-qPCR method,to analyze the correlation between miRNA-26a and renal fibrosis In patients with IgA nephropathy.Furthermore,mRNA and protein expression levels of β-catenin,GSK-3β and α-SMA in renal tissues were measured using RT-qPCR and immunohistochemistry,respectively,the comparison was then made in each group;subsequently,correlation analysis was further conducted to investigate the relationship of miRNA-26a with β-catenin,GSK-3β and α-SMA.Results:(1) Compared with the control group,miRNA-26a expression was down-regulated from renal biopsy of IgA nephropathy patients,the expression level of miRNA-26a was significantly decreased,showing statistical differences among groups (P<0.05).(2) Compared with the control group,mRNA and protein expression levels of β-catenin,GSK-3β and α-SMA in renal tissues were all increased in IgA nephropathy patients,and the degree of expression increased gradually with the increase of the degree of renal interstitial lesion,differences were statistically significant among groups (P<0.05).(3) Correlation analysis results indicated that there were negative correlation between miRNA-26a expression in renal tissues and the degree of renal interstitial fibrosis,differences were statistically significant among groups (r=-0.943,P <0.05),at the same time,expression intensities of GSK-3β,β-catenin and α-SMA in renal interstitium and renal tubules were positively correlated with the degree of renal interstitial fibrosis(r =0.917,P<0.05;r =0.943,P<0.05;r =0.926,P <0.05),meanwhile,positive correlation was also found regarding protein expression of GSK-3β and β-catenin in renal interstitium (r=0.834,P<0.05).Conclusion:Collectively,miRNA-26a can be involved in Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway simulated renal interstitial fibrosis via the regulation of GSK-3β.
2.Progress of acneform eruptions induced by epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors treated by traditional Chinese medicine
Xueqian WANG ; Zhiyan LIU ; Hong SHI ; Hongsheng LIN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(6):570-573
In China, the morbidity and mortality of lung cancer both rank the first. EGFR-TKI occurring has pushedthe treatment of lung cancer to an unprecedented new stage. At the same time of targeted drugs working, the side effects on associated rash also gradually attracted people's attention.Traditional Chinese medicine has its own specific advantage of treating sample acne skin rash.Thisarticle from the understanding of acne, andvarious of acne syndrome differentiation of traditional Chinese medicine experience of ancient doctorsto sample acne skin rash was summarized. At the same time, the paper wassummarized forEGFR-TKI induced sample acne skin rash in the treatment with traditional Chinese medicine from the etiology and pathogenesis, differentiation of symptoms and signs,principle and prescription of treatment,in order to cure the current disease by learning the ancient method.
3.Clinical study of electroacupuncture improving sleep electroencephalogram and event-related potential in patients with somatoform disorders
Zhanwen LIU ; Li ZHANG ; Minmin ZHANG ; Xueqian HU ; Xingshi CHEN ; Jie SU ; Jue HONG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2024;22(1):58-64
Objective:To observe the effects of electroacupuncture(EA)on sleep electroencephalogram(EEG)and event-related potential(ERP)in patients with somatoform disorders(SFD). Methods:Seventy-five SFD patients were recruited as an EA group to receive EA at Shenting(GV24)and Baihui(GV20)once daily,30 min each time,with 6 straight days as a treatment course,and 4 courses were conducted at 1-day intervals.Before treatment,patients underwent a survey using a physical symptom checklist on their primary symptoms.Before and after treatment,their sleep EEG was monitored using Quisi,and the ERP mismatch negativity(MMN)and P300 were detected.The Quisi sleep EEG and ERP were also examined among 40 normal volunteers as the normal group data. Results:During the trial,13 cases were removed from the EA group due to incomplete data,and 62 cases were finally included for statistical analyses.Of the 62 SFD patients,the main disturbing symptoms were cognitive impairments,sleep disorders,respiratory symptoms,digestive symptoms,five-sense organ problems,and cardiovascular symptoms in order.Before treatment,the EA group had increased MMN and P300 latencies and decreased amplitudes compared with the normal control group(P<0.01 or P<0.05);according to Quisi,the EA group also had reduced total sleep time(TST),shorter rapid eye movement sleep(REM)latency(RL)and REM time(RT),smaller number of REM period(NRP),extended sleep latency(SL),longer awaking time(AT),lower sleep efficiency(SE),larger percent of non-rapid eye movement sleep(NREM)stage 1(S1)and smaller percent of NREM stage 2(S2),and the percent of slow wave sleep(SWS),i.e.NREM stage 3(S3)plus stage 4(S4),also went down,all presenting significant differences between groups(P<0.01 or P<0.05).After 4 courses of treatment,the MMN and P300 latencies were reduced,and their amplitudes became larger in the EA group compared with the baseline(P<0.05);they had insignificant differences compared with the normal control group(P>0.05).Quisi showed that the TST and RL increased,and the SL and AT decreased in the EA group,and the predominant change in sleep architecture was reduced S1 percent,increased S2,and improved SE,all showing significant intra-group differences(P<0.01 or P<0.05);however,the intra-group difference in the NRP was statistically insignificant(P>0.05).Except the TST,RT,S1 percent,and SWS,there was no statistical significance in comparing the other Quisi parameters(including RL,NRP,SL,AT,SE,and S2 percent)between the two groups(P>0.05). Conclusion:SFD patients have a variety of clinical symptoms,and most of them show abnormal sleep EEG and ERP;EA can correct abnormal sleep EEG parameters and the MMN and P300 of ERP in SFD patients.
4.A study on the penetration abilities of natural initial caries lesions with resin infiltration.
Yonghong LIU ; Lihong GE ; Huizhen CHEN ; Xueqian CHI
West China Journal of Stomatology 2012;30(5):483-486
OBJECTIVETo compare the penetration abilities of resin infiltration into natural initial caries lesions with those of adhesive in vitro.
METHODSThirty-six extracted human molars and premolars showing proximal white spot lesions were selected. Teeth roots were removed, and the crowns were cut across the caries lesions perpendicular to the surface. Corresponding lesion halves were etched for 2 min with 15% hydrochloric acid gel and were subsequently treated with either adhesive or resin infiltration. Specimens were observed with confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) in dual fluorescence mode. In confocal microscopic images, penetration depth (PD) and lesion depth (LD) were defined as the distance from the surface to the deepest point of red and green fluorescence, respectively. The penetration percentages (PP) were calculated.
RESULTSAt the same level of caries, mean maximum lesion LD were comparable for both lesion halves (P > 0.05). But mean maximum PD and PP of the resin infiltration were significantly higher than those of the adhesive (P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONPenetration of enamel caries lesions is observed in the adhesive and the resin infiltration. But the resin infiltration is capable of penetrating almost completely into enamel parts of natural caries lesions.
Bicuspid ; Dental Caries ; Dental Enamel ; Dental Enamel Permeability ; Humans ; Hydrochloric Acid ; Microscopy, Confocal ; Molar
5.Expression and clinical significance of minichromosome maintenance protein 3(MCM3) in gastric cancer tissues
Si LI ; Xiaolong LI ; Rui SONG ; Xueqian CHEN ; Weizhen YANG ; Yang LIU
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2022;45(1):36-40,46
Objective:To study the expression level and clinical significance of minichromosome maintenance protein 3(MCM3) in human gastric cancer.Methods:The expression levels of MCM3 mRNA and protein in gastric cancer and adjacent normal tissues were analyzed using public databases such as TCGA, CCLE and HPA. The clinicopathological features of 69 patients with gastric cancer were retrospectively analyzed, and the expression levels of MCM3 protein in tumor tissues and adjacent normal tissues were detected by immunohistochemical staining, and the relationship between it and clinicopathological features was analyzed. The interaction network of MCM3 proteins was analyzed using the STRING database.Results:The expression levels of MCM3 mRNA and protein in gastric cancer tissues were significantly higher than those in adjacent normal tissues ( P<0.05), and its high expression was correlated with the size of gastric cancer tumors ( P<0.05). In gastric cancer tissue, the expression of MCM3 was correlated with the expression level of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) ( R=0.61, P<0.01), and there may be a protein-protein interaction. Conclusions:MCM3 plays an important role in gastric cancer by interacting with PCNA, and it is expected to become a new diagnostic and therapeutic target.
6.The formulation of the best evidence for early fluid resuscitation management of severe acute pancreatitis patients
Xiu WEN ; Qian WANG ; Mingdong LIU ; Juan TIAN ; Xueqian LI ; Yanping CAO
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2023;23(4):265-271
Objective:To establish the best evidence-based approach for early fluid resuscitation management in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP).Methods:A literature search was conducted utilizing evidence-based nursing methods to identify relevant evidence on the management of early fluid resuscitation in patients with SAP. The search followed the hierarchical order of the " 6S" evidence pyramid, including databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Biomedical Literature Database (SinoMed), Wanfang Database, UpToDate, NICE, RNAO Guidelines Network, Pancreatology International, WHO Association Website, JBI, Cochrane, PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL. The search was limited to articles published from the establishment of each database to March 2022. The literature quality evaluation tools and an evidence pre-grading system from the JBI Evidence-Based Health Care Center were employed to assess the quality of the literature included in the study. Additionally, the FAME structure was utilized to evaluate the feasibility, appropriateness, clinical significance, and validity of the evidence.Results:Nine articles were finally incorporated into the analysis, including four guidelines, one evidence summary, two systematic reviews, and two expert consensus articles. 21 pieces of evidence pertaining to early fluid resuscitation management in patients with SAP was summarized, encompassing five key aspects: resuscitation timing, type of fluid infusion, total volume and speed of fluid infusion, dynamic monitoring, and fluid resuscitation goals. It was advisable for patients diagnosed with SAP to promptly receive fluid resuscitation, ideally within 72 hours of diagnosis. The initial choice for fluid resuscitation was lactated Ringer′s solution, with the addition of human albumin as a supplementary colloid solution. The quantity of fluid administered within the first 24 hours of rehydration should constitute approximately 33.3% of the total rehydration volume within the 72 hours time-frame. In the case of patients experiencing early shock or dehydration, it was advised that the fluid rate administered should be 5-10 ml·kg -1·h -1 within the first 24 hours of admission. Additionally, an infusion of 20 ml/kg of fluid can be administered within the initial 30-45 minutes. It was recommended to assess the adequacy of early fluid resuscitation every 4-6 hours, ensuring that the resuscitation objective could meet at least two of the following criteria: urine output of 0.5-1 ml·kg -1·h -1, mean arterial pressure of 65-85 mmHg, central venous pressure of 8-12 mmHg, heart rate below 120 beats/min, central venous oxygen saturation of at least 70%, and a decrease in hematocrit levels to 30%-35%. Conclusions:The most compelling evidence supporting the implementation of early fluid resuscitation management in patients with SAP is derived from an evidence-based nursing approach, which could effectively improve patient care outcomes.
7.Effect of vitamin C on intestinal flora disorders in Cr(VI)-contaminated mice
Limin ZHANG ; Chen LIU ; Yumei LIU ; Xueqian WU ; Ming SHU ; Jian ZHOU ; Dongqun XU ; Qin WANG ; Wanwei LI ; Xiaohong LI
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(7):807-813
Background Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] exposure can cause structural disruption of intestinal flora and functional impairment. Vitamin C (VC) is one of the essential micronutrients, which plays an important role in promoting the growth of intestinal probiotics, improving the intestinal barrier, and maintaining the homeostasis of intestinal flora. However, the regulatory effect of VC on the intestinal flora disorders caused by Cr(VI) exposure remains to be investigated. Objective To investigate the effect of VC on intestinal flora disruption in mice due to Cr(VI) exposure. Methods Thirty-two SPF-grade C57BL/6 mice were acclimatized and fed for 3 d and randomly divided into control (Con), VC, potassium dichromate [K2Cr2O7, Cr(VI)], and VC+K2Cr2O7 [VC+Cr(VI)] groups. At 8:00 a.m. on day 4, the Con group (double-distilled water given by gavage and injected intraperitoneally), the VC group (VC given by gavage and double-distilled water injected intraperitoneally), the Cr(VI) group (double-distilled water given by gavage and K2Cr2O7 solution injected intraperitoneally), and the VC+Cr(VI) group (VC given by gavage and K2Cr2O7 solution injected intraperitoneally) were treated. The dose of VC was 200 mg·kg−1, and the dose of K2Cr2O7 was 1.25 mg·kg−1. The mice were treated for 45 consecutive days and then executed, the contents of the colon were sampled in sterile freezing tubes, and three replicates were collected from each group. After labeling, the samples were immediately put into liquid nitrogen for rapid freezing. After all the samples were collected, they were transferred to a -80 ℃ ultra-low temperature refrigerator for storage. Samples of colon contents were analyzed for intestinal flora structure by high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics software. Results The Cr(VI) exposure resulted in reduced body weight gain values in mice compared to the Con group. Pathological changes occurred in the ileal tissue of mice, with significant inflammatory cell infiltration in the Cr(VI) group and reduced inflammatory cell infiltration in the VC+Cr(VI) group. The number of operational taxonomic units (OTUs) of intestinal flora was altered in the Cr(VI) group of mice. In the α diversity analysis, the mean Sobs index in the Cr(VI) group was 240.333±67.796, the Chao index was 258.173±64.813, and the Ace index was 259.481±66.891, which were significantly lower than those in the Con group (P<0.05), the PD whole tree index in the Cr(VI) group was 27.863±2.399, which was significantly higher than that in the Con group (P<0.05), and the VC intervention significantly reversed the changes of the above indexes due to Cr(VI) exposure (P<0.05). In the β diversity analysis, the principal coordinates analysis (PCoA) results showed a significant separation between the Cr(VI) group and the Con group, and after the VC intervention, there was a retraction of the separation trend and the difference was reduced. The multi-sample similarity dendrogram results showed that the control and the VC groups clustered together first, then with the VC+Cr(VI) group, and finally with the Cr(VI) group. The abundances of Bacteroidetes, Saccharibacteria, and Tenericutes in the intestine of mice in the Cr(VI) group were decreased, and the abundance of Firmicutes was increased; the abundances of Lactobacillus, Alistipes, Bacteroides, and Ruminiclostridium were also increased. Included among these, Bacteroides showed a significantly higher abundance compared to the control mice (P<0.05). Changes in the abundances of phyla and genera of the above mentioned gut microorganisms were reversed after the VC intervention. Conclusion Cr(VI) exposure can lead to intestinal damage and disorganization of the intestinal flora structure in mice, while VC intervention can ameliorate the above changes to a certain extent and normalize the intestinal flora structure.
8.Volumetric measurement to diagnose syndesmotic injury in Danis-Weber B type ankle fractures
Kai YANG ; Xueqian LI ; Shaoling FU ; Cheng WANG ; Jiazheng WANG ; Chenglin WU ; Guoxun SONG ; Jieyuan ZHANG ; Wenqi GU ; Jie XIA ; Fei LIU ; Zhongmin SHI
International Journal of Surgery 2023;50(7):480-486,C4
Objective:To investigate the change of syndesmotic volume via CT scan in Danis-Weber B type ankle fracture, aiming to provide a non-invasive diagnostic method for Danis-Weber B type ankle fracture combined with syndesmotic injury.Methods:Retrospective analysis was performed on 48 patients with Danis-Weber B type ankle fractures in Shanghai Sixth People′s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from January 2018 to March 2022, including 30 males and 18 females, aging (43.71±19.41) years. Ankle CT scans and three-dimensional reconstructions were performed before surgery and at the last follow-up, measuring the syndesmotic volume between the tibiotalar joint and 1, 3 and 5 cm above the ankle and compared with each other. Intraoperative exploration was used as the gold standard for the syndesmotic injury. Based on the results of exploration of the syndesmotic injury, patients were divided into simple ankle fracture group (fracture group, 25 cases) and ankle fracture combined with syndesmotic injury group (fracture + ligament group, 23 cases). The sensitivity and specificity of this diagnostic method were statistically evaluated. The assessments at the last follow-up were performed to value the clinical effect of surgery. The metric data conforming to the normal distribution were expressed as mean ± standard deviation ( ± s), and the t-tests were used for comparison between groups. The measurement data of skewed distribution were expressed as quartile M( Q1, Q3), and nonparametric tests were used for intergroup comparison. Counting data were expressed as number of cases and percentage (%), and Chi-square test were used for intergroup comparison. Results:In the fracture group, there were no statistically significant differences of the syndesmotic volume at 1, 3, and 5 cm above the ankle joint before surgery and at the last follow-up ( P=0.219, 0.269, 0.103). On the contrary, the volume above were statistically significant in the fracture + ligament group ( P<0.001). There were statistically significant differences in syndesmotic volume between the two groups at 1, 3, and 5 cm above the ankle joint preoperatively ( P=0.005, 0.004, 0.038). By contrast, there were no statistical differences between the two groups postoperatively ( P=0.082, 0.155, 0.249). For the sensitivity and specificity of Danis-Weber B type ankle fractures combined with syndesmotic injury, they were 92% and 67% at 1 cm above the ankle joint, 69% and 87% at 3 cm above the ankle joint, and 62% and 87% at 5 cm above the ankle joint, respectively. The last follow-up clinical function score indicated a good surgical outcome. Conclusions:Volumetric measurement via CT scan is one of the diagnostic methods for evaluating Danis-Weber B type ankle fracture combined with syndesmotic injurys. Open resection internal fixation combined with elastic fixation of the ankle fracture combined with syndesmotic injurys can significantly reduce the lower tibiofibular volume, and the efficacy is definite.
9.Research on constructing harmonious doctor-patient relationships from the legal perspective: based on the analysis of jurisprudence on medical damage cases in obstetrics
Jiangfan YUAN ; Shihui LIU ; Xueqian ZHENG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2024;37(3):283-290
This paper analyzed the legal issues existing on the medical side in 20 medical damage cases in obstetrics from January 2020 to June 2022 in China Judgment Documents Network, and hoped to explore the paths that the medical side can use for reference in building a harmonious doctor-patient relationship in the legal context. Firstly, medical institutions should establish rescue evaluation systems and early warning mechanisms for critical pregnancy and maternal, so as to ensure the health and safety of life of pregnant women and newborns, as well as prevent the occurrence of adverse obstetric events. Secondly, strengthening the cultivation of the humanistic quality among obstetric medical practitioners is the basis of the harmonious obstetrical doctor-patient relationship. Thirdly, the training and learning of relevant laws and regulations such as the Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China and the Physician Law of the People’s Republic of China should be strengthened. Fourthly, the patients’ informed consent should be respected, the process and procedures of fulfilling informed consent should be standardized by the systems, and the forms for fulfilling informed consent should be further explored. Fifthly, the medical risk-sharing mechanism should be explored and this paper suggested that postpartum women purchase obstetric accident insurance to reasonably share medical risks. Sixthly, medical social workers should be introduced, doctor-patient communication should be strengthened, and the obstetric risk awareness of the whole society should be enhanced.
10.Undergraduate Training Scheme for Prosthetic and Orthotics Engineering
Xiaopeng HAN ; Xu ZHANG ; Zhicheng LIU ; Xiuqing QIAN ; Xueqian GUO ; Haiying QUAN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(11):1361-1364
Capital Medical University has opened the courses of Prosthetic and Orthotics Engineering since 2003. Through a three-period development of more than ten years, the professional training scheme has met the international requirements and highlight in specialty characteristics. It needs a combination of medicine, rehabilitation, technology, prosthetic and orthotics, an enough foundation for personals and sites, teachers of bi-profession, and a comprehensive test system to practice.