1.Evaluating the Compensation Level of Urban Basic Medical Insurance in Jiangsu
Chinese Health Economics 2013;(12):30-32
Objective: To evaluate the compensation level of the Urban Employee Basic Medical Insurance ( UEBMI ) and Urban Resident Basic Medical Insurance ( URBMI ) in Jiangsu province . Methods: Take catastrophic health expense as the bottom line of compensation ratio for the basic medical insurance, the benefit of hospitalization expenses of those joining the insurance as the actual line of compensation ratio, and quartile division was used to comparatively analyze the differences between the bottom line of compensation ratio and the actual line of compensation ratio. Results: Take 10%as the critical value of catastrophic health expense, the actual line of compensation level is higher than the bottom line of compensation level in UEBMI, and there is reverse in URBMI. Conclusion: In some extent, the compensation level of UEBMI has relieved the economic burden of the poor jointed group because of sickness, while limited compensation level of UEBMI is in need of further improvement.
2.Empirical Research on Influencing Factors of the Inpatient’ Actual Reimbursement Rate under the Urban Employee Basic Medical Insurance
Chinese Health Economics 2014;(7):24-26
To discover factors affecting the inpatient’ actual reimbursement rate of urban resident basic medical insurance ( URBMI ) . Methods: Using the method of correlation analysis and multiple stepwise regression modeling to identify the influencing factors. Results: The per capita funding criteria, rate of inpatient out of pocket payment over resident annual per capita disposable income and per capita hospitalization rate have significant effect on the actual reimbursement rate of URBMI. Conclusion: It is needed to establish a sustainable steady financing mechanisms for URBMI, improve the evaluation system of reimbursement policy and gradually raise the level of actual reimbursement.
3. Nutritional status and its relationship with prognosis in patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2020;47(6):282-288
Objective:To investigate the nutritional status of patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and its relationship with prognosis. Methods: From August 2015 to March 2018, 53 patients with locally advanced NPC hospitalized for treatment at the Department of Radiotherapy at Hubei Cancer Hospital, Wuhan, China, were enrolled in this study. The patient-generated subjective global assessment (PG-SGA), anthropometry measurements, hematological indexes, and side-effects of radiation and chemotherapy were used to evaluate the nutritional status. Survival and its influencing factors were further analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier estimator and a Cox proportional hazards regression model. Results: 94.3% of the locally advanced NPC patients lost weight. The average weight loss was 6.89 ± 0.54 kg. Of those NPC patients who lost weight, 50.94 % had more than 10% weight loss. According to the PG-SGA score, 84.9% of the NPC patients had severe malnutrition (PG-SGA≥9). A highly negative correlation was observed among lymphocyte count (TLC), red blood cell (RBC), hemoglobin (Hb) level, albumin (ALB) level, and PG-SGA scores (all P<0.05). A highly positive correlation was observed among oral mucositis, difficulty swallowing or pain, anorexia, rate of weight loss, and PG-SGA scores (all P<0.05). Univariate and multivariate analyses showed that a high TNM stage and more than 10% weight loss during treatment were associated with an unfavorable prognosis. A high level of white blood cells (WBC), within the normal range, was associated with a better survival rate (All P<0.05). Conclusions: Patients with locally advanced NPC had a high incidence of malnutrition in this study. PG-SGA combined with anthropometry measurements, hematological indexes, and side-effects of radiation and chemotherapy can help evaluate the nutritional status of patients with NPC more comprehensively. A high TNM stage, more than 10% weight loss during treatment, and high WBC counts were independently associated with prognosis and survival among patients with locally advanced NPC.
4.Construction and biological identification of the transfectant cells expressing ??TCR with specific CDR3 sequence
Xueyan XI ; Wei CAO ; Lianxian CUI ; Wei HE
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2001;0(10):-
Objective:To construct of transfectant cells expressing ??TCR with specific CDR3 sequence.Methods:Specific CDR3 region sequence of DBS4.3,a known ??T cell clone,was inserted into ?9 and ?2 chain to substitute original CDR3 sequence using overlapping PCR method.After the full-length ?9 and ?2 chains were ligated with expression vector pREP7and pREP9 respectively,they were co-trasfected into a cell line of human Jurkat cells with TCR ? chain gene-defective mutant J.RT3-T3.5.When the transfectant cells expressing specific ??TCR were stimulated by antigen,production of IL-2 was detected by ELISA and Realtime PCR.Results:By ELISA and Realtime PCR,it was exhibited that the transfectant cells expressing DBS4.3 specific ??TCR secreted IL-2 under stimulation of iso-butylamine and anti ??TCR antibody.Conclusion:The transfectant Jurkat cells expressing ??TCR with specific CDR3 sequence are successfully constructed.It provides a platform for the research of recognition mechanism of ??TCR.
5.Expression of PARP-1 in epithelial ovarian cancer and its relationship with epithelial-mesenchymal transition
Cancan ZHANG ; Wei WEI ; Xueyan LIN ; Yongjie TIAN
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2016;32(3):425-431
AIM:To investigate the expression of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 (PARP-1) in the epithelial ovarian cancer ( EOC) and its relationship with epithelial-mesenchymal transition ( EMT) .METHODS:The expression of PARP-1, E-cadherin, vimentin and Snail was detected in the EOC and benign ovarian tumor tissues by immunohistochemi -cal method and real-time PCR.The expression of PARP-1, E-cadherin, vimentin and Snail proteins in the SKOV3 cells treated with efficient PARP-1 inhibitor PJ34 was determined by Western blotting .RESULTS:The positive expression rates of PARP-1, vimentin and Snail were significantly higher in the EOC than that in the benign ovarian tumor tissues , whereas the positive expression rate of E-cadherin was the opposite (P<0.05).The expression of PARP-1, E-cadherin, vimentin and Snail in the EOC was associated with the histological grade , clinical stage and lymphatic metastasis (P<0.05), but no relationship with age and pathological types was observed .The expression of E-cadherin in the EOC was negatively co-related to that of PARP-1.In contrast, the expression of vimentin and Snail in the EOC was positively co-related to that of PARP-1.The relative mRNA expression of PARP-1, vimentin and Snail in the EOC was significantly higher than that in the benign ovarian tumor tissues ( P<0.05) , while the mRNA expression of E-cadherin in the EOC was remarkably lower than that in the benign ovarian tumor tissues (P<0.05).The protein expression of PARP-1, vimentin and Snail in the SKOV3 cells was significantly decreased (P<0.05), while E-cadherin protein was increased after treated with PJ 34(P<0.05). CONCLUSION:PARP-1 may contribute to the onset of EMT in the EOC by regulating the expression of E -cadherin, vim-entin and Snail.The role of PARP-1, which is relevant to EMT, might be important in the development of ovarian cancer .
6.Inhibitory effect of p15~(INK4B) gene on proliferation of human pancreatic cancer cell line BxPC
Xueyan ZHANG ; Zhiqiang LIU ; Dehuai JING ; Jingming GUAN ; Wei LIU
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2009;9(6):383-387
Objective To investigate the effect of p15~(INK4B)(p15)gene transfection on the proliferation of pancreatic cancer cell line BxPC3.Methods In p15 transfection group.pCDNA3.1(+)p15 was transfected into BxPC3 cell by the vector of Lipofectamine2000.In empty plasmid transfection group, pCDNA3.1(+)neo was transfected into BxPC3 cell with the sa/ne method as a blank control group.In non-transfection group.the BxPC3 cell was not transfected as a negative control group.The p15 mRNA expressions were assayed by RT-PCR,and p15 protein expressions were assayed by Western blot.The proliferation was determined by MTY assay,ultra-structure changes were measured by transmission electron microscope.Cell cycle and apoptosis were measured by flow cytometry.Results In the pCDNA3.1(+)p15 transfeetion group,the expression of p15 mRNA and protein were resumed.Since the 2nd day of culture,the growth of pCDNA3.1(+)p15 transfeetion group was inhibited,till the 7th day,the inhibitory rate was 47.9%,G_0/G_1 Dhase cell accounted for(61.56±3.96)% of all the cells,which was significantly higher than(47.44±6.35)%ofthe black control groups and(49.22±7.23)%0f tlle negative control group(P<0.05).G_1apoptosis peak occurred and the apoptosis rate was(5.27±1.04)%in pCDNA3.1(+)p15 transfection group,which was significantly higher than(0.11±0.06)% of the black control groups and(0.09±0.07)% of the negative control group(P<0.05).Apoptosis was also observed by transmission electron microscope in the pCDNA3.1(+)-p15 transfection group cells.Conclusions After p15 gene transfection,BLPC3 cell proliferation could be significantly inhibited and apoptosis could be induced.
7.m-Nisoldipine attenuates monocrotaline-induced pulmonary hypertension by suppressing 5-HT/ERK MAPK pathway
Xueyan CHEN ; Wei ZHANG ; Qingfeng MIAO ; Yongjian ZHANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2008;43(10):1011-1018
Effect of new calcium antagonist m-nisoldipine (m-Nis) on MCT-induced PH in rats and its mechanisms were investigated. Rats were injected with a single doxe(60mg·kg-1)of MCT subcutaneously to induce PH. Pulmonary haemedynamic measurement and lung tissue morphological investigations were undertaken. The MDA production and SOD activity in the serum were tested. PCNA,ERK1 and p-ERK expressions were analyzed by Western blotting. The expressions of 5-HT and PCNA were observed with immunohistochemistry. Results suggested that the PAP, right ventricular index and the degree of muscularization of small pulmonary artery were elevated markedly in MCT group, which was attenuated by m-Nis treatment. A significant reduction in MDA production and an increase in the SOD activity in the serum were also observed in all three m-Nis groups. The number of PCNA and 5-HT positive smooth muscle cells increased significantly in MCT group, and m-Nis treatment attenuated the expression obviously. Western blotting results suggested that the protein expression of PCNA and the ratio of p-ERK/ERK1 increased markedly in MCT group and decreased by m-Nis. In conclusion, m-Nis protected against MCT-induced PH by decreasing PAP, right ventricular index, PAMSCs proliferation and pulmonary artery remodelling, which may be related to the reduction of 5-HT and the suppression of the ERK/MAPK signal pathway.
8.Effects of Qingpeng ointment on skin barrier function in volunteers with xerosis and atopic dermatitis-like mouse models
Yunzhu LI ; Xueyan LU ; Wei JIANG ; Linfeng LI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2016;49(1):43-47
Objective To estimate effects of Qingpeng ointment on skin barrier function,and to explore their potential mechanisms.Methods A total of 12 female volunteers with xerosis on the extensor surfaces of legs were enrolled into this study.All the volunteers were topically treated with Qingpeng ointment on the right leg (Qingpeng side) and its vehicle on the left leg (vehicle side) twice daily for 7 consecutive days.Skin barrier function-associated indexes including transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and the water content of the stratum corneum were measured before the treatment,after 3-and 7-day treatment separately.Thirty-six BALB/c female mice were randomly and equally divided into 6 groups:a blank control group receiving no induction or treatment,a model group induced by 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB) on the back for 5 consecutive weeks,3 Qingpeng groups and a vehicle group induced by DNFB on the back for 5 consecutive weeks followed by topical treatment with different concentrations (50%,75%,100%) of Qingpeng ointment or its vehicle twice a day for 2 consecutive weeks.At the end of treatment,skin appearance of mice was observed with naked eyes,skinfold thickness and TEWL were measured.Then,all the mice were sacrificed,and skin tissue specimens were resected from the back of mice followed by histopathologic examination and immunohistochemical staining for the detection of filaggrin (FLG),involucrin (IVL) and kallikrein 7 (KLK7) expressions in the epidermis.Results After start of treatment,both the Qingpeng side and vehicle side showed significantly decreased TEWL on day 3 (t =2.651,2.996,respectively,both P< 0.05) and 7 (t =3.615,3.586,respectively,both P< 0.05),but increased water content of the stratum corneum on day 3 (t=9.029,5.830,respectively,both P< 0.001) and 7 (t =13.842,11.299,respectively,both P < 0.001) compared with those before the treatment.However,no significant differences were observed in TEWL or the water content of the stratum corneum between the Qingpeng side and vehicle side at any of the time points (all P > 0.05).In addition,there were no marked differences in mouse skin appearance,skinfold thickness or histopathologic manifestations between the vehicle group and model group,while the manifestations of dermatitis were attenuated to different extents in the three Qingpeng groups compared with the model group.Both TEWL and KLK7 expression levels were significantly decreased in the vehicle group and three Qingpeng groups compared with the model group (all P < 0.05),but similar between the vehicle and Qingpeng groups (all P > 0.05).Conclusion The vehicle of Qingpeng ointment can improve skin barrier function.
9.Expression of CDX2 and Its Relationship with Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Different Subtypes of Intestinal Metaplasia and Gastric Cancer
Guisheng LIU ; Wensheng LI ; Xueyan GUO ; Wei ZONG ; Zongli QI
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2017;32(2):10-14
Objective To investigate the expression of CDX2 in different subtypes of intestinal metaplasia (IM) and gastric cancer,and its relationship with Helicobacter Pylori (H.pylori) infection.Methods The expressions of CDX2 protein were detected with immunohistochemical method in 42 cases of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG),46 cases of CAG with IM,34 cases of paracancerous IM and 50 cases ofgastric cancer.The IM was divided into three subtypes by HID-AB staining:27 cases of IM Ⅰ,23 cases of IM Ⅱ,and 30 cases of IM Ⅲ.H.pylori infection was detected with one minute rapid urease test,serum H,pylori IgG of ELISA method and HE staining in 80 caese of IM,which were divided into 46 cases of H.pylori-posi-tive groups and 34 cases of H.pylori-negative groups.Results The positive rates of H.pylori infection in IM Ⅰ,IM Ⅱ andIM Ⅲ were 66.67%,65.22% and 43.34%,respectively,and there was no significant difference among different subtypes ofIM (x2=3.953,P>0.05).The positive rates of CDX2 expression in IM Ⅰ,IM Ⅱ and IM Ⅲ were 85.19%,69.57% and 36.67%,respectively,and IM Ⅲ were significant lower than IM Ⅰ,IM Ⅱ (x2 =13.899,P<0.001;x2 =5.638,P=0.018),and there was no significant difference between IM Ⅰ and IM Ⅱ.Comparing of different types of IM group and gastric cancer group showed that the positive rates of CDX2 expression in IM Ⅰ,IM] were significant higher than in gastric cancer group (x2 =14.517,P<0.001;x2 =5.509,P<0.05),but there was no significant difference between IM Ⅲ and gastric cancer group (x2 =0.088,P>0.05).The positive rates of CDX2 expression in H.pylori-positive groups was significant higher than in H.pylori-negative groups in all of.IM (76.09% vs 44.12%,x2 8.525,P=0.004).Comparing between different subtypes of IM showed that the positive rates of CDX2 expression in H.pylori-positive groups was significant higher than in H.pylori-negative groups in IM Ⅲ (P=0.023),but there was no significant difference between IM Ⅰ and IM Ⅱ (P>0.05).There was also no significant difference of CDX2 expression between H.pylori-positive groups and H.pylori-negative groups in gastric cancer.Conclusion H.pylori infection may affect the progression of IM and gastric carcinogenesis by affecting the expression of CDX2 in different subtypes of IM.
10.Protective effects of dipfluzine against the whole cerebral ischemia and reperfusion injury in rats
Xueyan CHEN ; Haifang LI ; Wei ZHANG ; Yongli WANG ; Yongjian ZHANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(10):-
Aim To study the protective effects of dipfluzine against the whole cerebral ischemia and reperfusion injury and its mechanisms.Methods Four-vessel occlusion method was used to make the cerebral ischemia-reperfusion model.In early period of reperfusion,several including LDH,MDA,SOD and brain water content were tested.And in the late period of reperfusion,the delayed neuronal death and amnesia induced by reperfusion were studied.Results The contents of brain water and MDA were increased,and the activities of SOD and LDH were decreased after ischemia and reperfusion injury.The hippocampal structure and memory of rats were also destroyed in the delayed neuronal death.Dip reversed the changes obviously.It had antagonistic effect on brain edema and lipid oxidation,it also protected the neurons of hippocampal CA1 regions from ischemia injury.Conclusion Dip had protective effects on the early stage of reperfusion injury,and delayed neuronal death after the whole cerebral ischemia and reperfusion,which were possibly due to the antagonistic effect on lipid peroxidation.