1.Research and construction of physician professionalism at home and abroad
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2012;(6):402-405
This paper reviews the development of physician professionalism and its research at home and abroad in recent decades.Content,evaluation,the problems and challenges,and the affecting factors of physician professionalism are analyzed.With regard to the status quo of physician professionalism in China,some ideas to improve and build physician professionalism in China are proposed.
2.Will Chinese ovarian cancer patients benefit from knowing the BRCA2 mutation status?
Chinese Journal of Cancer 2012;31(1):1-4
In Western countries, the mutation status of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes is commonly determined for genetic counseling among members of families with a history of breast or ovarian cancer, especially for women of the Ashkenazi Jewish ethnicity. Recent studies in the Cancer Genome Atlas project have demonstrated that BRCA2 mutation carriers are more responsive to platinum-based chemotherapy among high-grade serous ovarian cancer patients. Thus, in Western countries, the mutation status of BRCA1 and BRCA2 is recognized to have an important value with which to assess cancer risk and therapeutic response. However, very limited studies of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and their implications for counseling and therapeutic prediction have been conducted in China. Therefore, a potentially important genetic test that is technically simple has not benefited Chinese women with an increased risk of breast or ovarian cancer. This article summarizes the current progress in the study of BRCA1/2 mutation in China and recommends an increased effort in applying advances in genetic testing to the clinical management of Chinese patients with ovarian cancer.
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3.Effect of T cell vaccination on cyclophosphamide-treated diabetes in NOD mice
Caifeng YAN ; Zhili ZHANG ; Qinghua GUO
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2001;17(1):11-14
Objective To explore the prophylactic effect of T cell vaccination (TCV) on type 1 diabetes. Methods 6-week-old nondiabetic femele NOD mice were vaccinated intraperitoneally with the attenuated, activated T lymphocytes isolated from the spleen of 4-week-old nondiabetic NOD mice, 18-week-old newly diabetic NOD mice and 32-week-old long-term diabetic NOD mice. The incidence of cyclophosphamide-treated diabetes, inflammatory score of insulitis in NOD mice as well as T lymphocyte subset changes in spleen and thymus were determined after TCV. Results TCV was able to reduce the incidence of cyclophosphamide-treated diabetes, to alleviate insulitis, to increase the percentage of CD8+ T lymphocyte subset in spleen and CD4- CD8+ simple-positive T lymphocyte in thymus, and to decrease the percentage of IL-2R+ T lymphocyte and CD4+/CD8+ rate in spleen. Conclusion TCV may decrease host autoimmunity, which seems related to the changes of T lymphocyte subsets in spleen and thymus and prophylactic effect on diabetes.
4.Intestinal absorption of berberine alone and in combinations by rats single pass intestinal perfusion in situ.
Yan ZHANG ; Huaxu ZHU ; Liwei GUO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2012;47(2):233-8
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of concentration, intestinal segments, pH, inhibitors of proteins (P-gp), Na(+)-dependent glucose transporter (SGLT1) on the intestinal absorption of berberine, and to compare intestinal absorption of berberine in combinations. With phenol red as the indicator, in situ single pass intestinal perfusion (SPIP) model was used and intestinal absorption of pure berberine at concentrations of 36.70, 46.17 and 92.33 microg x mL(-1), simulated system of HLJDT (mixture of berberine, baicalin and geniposide), HLJDT with the concentration of berberine 92.33 microg x mL(-1) in perfusion solution of different intestinal segments (duodenum, jejunum, ileum, and colon) were determined by HPLC in combination with diode array detection (DAD). The results indicated that Ka values ofberberine at different concentrations had little significant difference among that obtained after perfusing via duodenum, jejunum, ileum and colon indicating that the absorption of berberine was mainly the passive diffusion. It was also suggested that SGLT1 and P-gp might exert some effects on the absorption of berberine. Ka and Peff values of berberine in a mixture of pure compounds and HLJDT for different intestine segments of rat showed an increasing tendency and was significantly different (P < 0.05) indicating that berberine in a mixture of pure compounds and HLJDT was assimilated better in small intestine. These results indicate that the intestinal absorption of berberine may be affected by compatibility of compounds. Additionally, berberine has wide absorption window and better absorption in colon.
5.Influence of 3' untranslated region of vascular endothelial growth factor-C gene on the expression of luciferase
Jun WANG ; Yan GUO ; Bicheng ZHANG
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(09):-
Objective To construct a luciferase gene expression vector containing full-length 3' untranslated region(3'UTR)of mouse vascular endothelial growth factor-C(VEGF-C)gene,and to observe the effects of VEGF-C 3'UTR on luciferase gene expression by a double-fluorescence report system.Methods Polymerase chain reaction(PCR)was used to amplify VEGF-C 3'UTR and a 312bp VEGF-C coding region(CR)fragment from full-length VEGF-C cDNA in mouse Lewis lung cancer cells.The luciferase expression vectors containing VEGF-C 3'UTR or VEGF-C CR were constructed by subcloning the PCR products to luciferase reporter vector pGL3-Promoter using gene engineering technology,and then they were transfected to mouse Lewis lung carcinoma cells by LipofectamineTM 2000.The activities and mRNA expression of luciferase were detected by Dual-Luciferase Reporter System and quantitative RT-PCR,respectively.Results Mouse VEGF-C 3'UTR(429bp)and VEGF-C CR(312bp)were successfully amplified by PCR.The VEGF-C 3'UTR and VEGF-C CR fragments were successfully inserted into pTA2 vector,and then subcloned to pGL3-Promoter vector at Xba Ⅰ site by using restriction endonucleases analysis.The DNA sequences and insertion orientation of PCR products were all correct by sequencing analysis.The resulted luciferase expression plasmids were named pGL3-VEGF-C 3'UTR and pGL3-VEGF-C CR,respectively.Dual-Luciferase Reporter System detection and quantitative RT-PCR showed that in Lewis lung carcinoma cells,the activities of luciferase and expression of luciferase mRNA in the pGL3-Promoter group were higher than that in the pGL3-VEGF-C 3'UTR group,and there was no significant difference between pGL3-VEGF-C CR group and pGL3-Promoter group.Conclusion VEGF-C 3'UTR can inhibit luciferase gene expression.
6.Laparoscopic Ovarian-conserving Surgery for Ovarian Cyst Pedicle Torsion:Report of 62 Cases
Bin ZHANG ; Yan GUO ; Jingjing LI
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2014;(7):600-602
Objective To explore the value of laparoscopic ovarian-conserving restoration for ovarian cyst torsion . Methods A total of 62 cases of ovarian cyst torsion , 12 of which were combined with pregnancy , between January 2007 and June 2012 were retrospectively analysed .The surgical management involved laparoscopic high ligation of ovary blood vessels , restoration of the ovary, and resection of ovarian cysts . Results All the 62 cases of laparoscopic restoration were successfully performed with ovarian reservation.The cysts twisted for 180°~1080°, including 19 cases of <360°, 21 cases of 360°~720°, and 22 cases of >720°.The cysts were coloured purple black in 26 cases, purple or normal in 36 cases.The operation time was (57 ±23) min, the intraoperative blood loss was 5-130 ml (mean, 50.6 ml), and anal exsufflation time was (24 ±13) hours.No embolism, infection, and abortion occurred during post-operation.The level of estrogen recovered to normal in 1-3 months postoperatively .Ovulation at the procedure side was found in 43 cases in 6-24 months. Conclusions Laparoscopic ovarian-conserving surgery is a safe procedure for ovarian cyst pedicle torsion .High ligation of ovarian blood vessles and resection of ovarian cysts can not only avoid the possibility of thrombosis but also preserve the ovarian functions .The shortage of this operation is complicated to perform .
7.Compression stockings to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome after giant surgery in department of orthopaedics: A Meta analysis
Yan ZHANG ; Wei GUO ; Xiangquan LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(25):44-46
Objective To systematically evaluate the effects of compression stockings for preventing post-thrombotic syndrome after giant surgery in department of orthopaedics.Methods Randomized controlled trials about compression stockings were searched and analyzed no matter written in Chinese or English.The effects of compression stockings is determined by Meta-analysis with Review Manager 5.0.Results 4 papers were included in this research,among which,one was domestic,and another three were abroad.Heterogeneity was small when the data was merged,which suggested that compression stocking for preventing post-thrombotic syndrome was effective.Conclusions Compression stockings can be safely used to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome after giant surgery in department of orthopaedics.
8.Effect of dexmedetomidine on liver function, cytokine levels, and oxidative stress in patients undergoing hepatolobectomy
Ning ZHANG ; Zhenzhong GUO ; Yan CHENG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2017;33(3):507-511
Objective To investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine on liver function,plasma cytokine levels,and oxidative stress due to ischemia/reperfusion injury in patients undergoing hepatolobectomy.Methods A total of 106 patients who underwent hepatolobectomy in General Hospital of Jizhong Energy Fengfeng Group Co.,Ltd.from January 2014 to January 2016 were enrolled and randomly divided into control group and observation group,with 53 patients in each group.The patients in the observation group were given 1 μg/kg/h dexmedetomidine within 10 minutes,followed by continuous intravenous infusion of 0.5 μg/kg/h dexmedetomidine,and those in the control group were given an equal volume of 0.9% sodium chloride.The two groups were compared in terms of liver function parameters,plasma cytokine levels,and oxidative stress due to ischemia/reperfusion injury after anesthesia (T1),before abdominal closure (T2),and at 1,4,and 8 hours after surgery (T3,T4,and T5,respectively).The chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups;the t-test was used for comparison of indices between groups,the sphericity test was used for comparison of indices at different time points,and an analysis of variance was performed for repeated measurement data with P < 0.05.Results The two groups had significantly higher alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels at T2,T3,T4,and T5 than at T1 (ALT:F =43.72 and 44.16,both P < 0.001;AST:F =53.87 and 65.44,both P < 0.001),and the observation group had significantly lower levels than the control group atT2,T3,T4,andT5 (ALT:t =20.54,22.01,36.68,and 38.15,all P<0.001;AST:t =32.27,41.08,52.82,and71.89,all P < 0.001).The two groups had significantly higher levels of tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) and interleukin-8 (IL-8) at T3,T4,and T5 than at T1 (TNFα:F =54.37 and 24.75,both P < 0.001;IL-8:F =47.24 and 27.39,both P < 0.001),and the observationgroup had significantly lower levels than the control group at T3,T4,and T5 (TNFα:t =59.39,86.32,and 83.16,all P < 0.001;IL-8:t =74.47,72.29,and 76.67,all P < 0.001).The two groups had a significantly higher level of malondialdehyde at T3,T4,and T5 than at T1 (F =37.65 and 17.44,both P <0.001),and the observation group had a significantly lower level than the control group at T3,T4,and T5 (t =17.35,19.11,and 24.12,all P < 0.001).The two groups had a significantly lower level of superoxide dismutase at T3,T4,and T5 than at T1 (F =36.54 and 33.65,both P <0.001),and the observation group had a significantly higher level than the control group at T3,T4,and T5 (t =68.64,66.35,and 59.48,all P <0.001).Conclusion Dexmedetomidine can effectively inhibit liver injury,reduce the levels of cytokines,and alleviate ischemia/reperfusion injury in patients undergoing hepatectomy.
9.A Research for Storage Grid Architecture of the Digital Medical Image
Jingdong YAN ; Xuelin ZHANG ; Wenming GUO
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(09):-
Objective To resolve the sharing of the images which are dispersed in multiple mini-PACS in one hospital or in the distributed PACS in the different hospitals.Methods The grid technology and the medical image network were integrated to research some key technologies on a medical image storage grid.Results Basing on the services provided by grid and considering the hospital's situation,two layers architecture of storage grid that was adapted with the sharing character of the medical information were put forward.Using the services provided by the storage grid,the dynamic storage extension was realized.Conclusion The medical image storage grid can integrate multiple storage systems in the image network.It supports the effective usage of the storage system and transparent accessing for users.
10.Effects of TJU103 on T lymphocytes proliferation and cytokine production
Licheng ZHANG ; Kunyuan GUO ; Yan WANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1985;0(03):-
Objective:To investigate the effects of TJU103 on T lymphocytes proliferation and cytokine production in vitro.Methods:MTT and ELISA assays were used respectively to detect the proliferation and the cytokine production of donor T lymphocytes blocked by TJU103.Results:There are significant difference in the inhibition of T-cell proliferation and the cytokine production between groups of with TJU103 or without.Conclusion:TJU103 could significantly inhibit the T-cell proliferation and the cytokine production.