1.Overexpression of trophoblastic stem cell transcription factor,forkhead boxD3,contributes to malignancy of human choriocarcinoma JAR cells
Yuan LIU ; Yaxin WANG ; Weibin WU ; Yudong WANG ; Huijuan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(10):1409-1418
BACKGROUND: Choriocarcinoma is a kind of trophoblastic neoplasm with highly aggressive phenotypes. Forkhead box D3 (FoxD3) is an embryonic and trophoblastic stem cel transcription factor. It plays important roles in different physical and pathological situations such as embryogenesis, carcinogenesis and tumor progression.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role of FoxD3 in choriocarcinoma malignancy and the possible mechanism.
METHODS:The human choriocarcinoma JAR cel line was employed in this study. The mRNA and protein expressions of genes were measured by quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) and western blot, respectively. The FoxD3 specific short hair RNA was applied to down-regulate gene expression. The cel proliferation was evaluatedin vitro by cel counting assay andin vivo by tumor growth. The migration/invasion was determined by transwel assay. The profile of FoxD3 targeted genes was investigated with an Agilent microarray and verified by qRT-PCR.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The FoxD3 mRNA and protein expressions in JAR cells were significantly higher than those in primarily cultured normal trophoblastic cells. Knockdown of FoxD3 by short hair RNA in JAR cells could inhibit cell proliferation and migration/invasionin vitro, and suppress thetumor growth with decreased β-human chorionic gonadotropin secretionin vivo. A profile of seven focal adhesion molecules (ITGA5, ITGB6, THBS4, COL6A3, VTN, NRXN3 and NLGN1) was verified to be targeted by FoxD3. Furthermore, knockdown of FoxD3 by short hair RNA could decrease the activation of focal adhesion kinase. All these findings suggest the overexpression of FoxD3 can contribute to the aggressive phenotype of choriocarcinoma JAR cells by regulating the profile of focal adhesion molecules and focal adhesion kinase.
2.Analysis on the screening condition of platelet donors with different blood volume
Shuang XU ; Jieling WU ; Wenjun HUANG ; Xin LIU ; Yaxin FAN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2017;30(7):696-699
Objective By studying the different blood volume blood donors machine adopt platelet product aggregation,platelet content,the machine adopt circulating volume,etc,analysis of different blood volume machine adopt donors on appropriate conditions.Methods The base material of randomly selected 307 blood donors,through blood related index in the study of circulating volume,blood volume,gender,platelets,Hct,Pct count before collection,machine adopt of platelet aggregation and the relationship between the acquisition time;different blood volume,blood platelet count grouping machine adopt the different of platelet aggregation rate,different amount of platelets collect blood volume group,the comparison of blood circulation.The use of statistical software SPSS 17.0,data analysis,analysis including multiple regression analysis,chi-square test,t test,etc.Results 1)The lower count of platelets,Hct,Pct count before collection,the longer the acquisition time,and gender and Pct has nothing to do with the acquisition time the longer the acquisition time,the higher the machine adopt the possibility of platelet aggregation.2)Low blood volume and low platelet count group,machine mining platelet aggregation rate is higher.3)Machine adopt donors of blood volume is higher,the machine adopt the platelet collection amount,the more and the less blood circulation.Conclusion According to the different blood volume blood donors check-up indicators,further carries on the reasonable analysis,optimized machine mining scheme,especially to reasonable arrangement of low blood volume blood donors,so as to improve the quality of platelet collection.
3.Interferon alpha on oral squamous cell cancer JAK signal transduction and transcriptional activation suppressor cytokine signal pathways of gene expression
Jinmei YOU ; Yaxin XU ; Bin WU ; Yong YANG ; Yu LI ; Xianjiu CHEN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2015;27(5):320-327,331
Objective To observe the change of JAK-STAT-SOCS signal molecules after interferons alpha acting on the cancerous oral cells in 3 different degrees,namely NOK,DOK and KB cells,and to provide research foundation for the deep understanding of OSCC (oral squamous cell cancer) tumor ceils immune escape mechanism.Methods NOK,DOK,and KB cells were all cultured respectively,and then the third passage cells in the logarithmic growth phase were inoculated in cell culture plate.Blank control group of each hole was added 2 ml complete medium containing 10 % FPS.DMSO control group of each hole was added 2 ml complete medium containing 0.1% DMSO.And in experimental groups containing 10 U/ml,100 U/ml,and 500 U/ml interferons,complete culture medium were added to each hole containing different concentrations of interferons alpha.CP-690550 (100 μmol/L) was added before interferons alpha was added 1 h.All were detected by RT-PCR test and Western blot test after conventional cultured for 24 h.Results RT-PCR detection showed that JAK1 and JAK2 in NOK cells had a small amount of expression,interferons alpha and CP-690550 cells could not influence the expression of JAK1 and JAK2 of NOK group,and there was no statistically significant difference (P > 0.05).Interferons alpha in 100 and 500 U/ml could stimulate the increase of JAK1 and JAK2 expression in DOK and KB cells,and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).CP-690550 could effectively reduce the JAK1 expression of DOK and KB cells,while had no effect on the expression of JAK2,and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).Western blot showed that STAT1,STAT3 and pSTAT3 (Tyr705) all expressed in the control group,while pSTAT1 (Tyr701) didn't express in the control group.Interferons alpha and CP-690550 cells had no effect on STAT1,STAT3 and pSTAT3 (Tyr705) expression of NOK group,and there was no statistically significant difference (P > 0.05).100 U/ml and 500 U/ml of interferons alpha could stimulate the increases of pSTAT3 (Tyr705) expression of DOK and KB cells,and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).While they had no effect on pSTAT1 (Tyr701) expression.CP-690550 could effectively reduce the pSTAT3 DOK and KB cells (Tyr705) expression,and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).Western blot showed that there were expression of SOCS1 and SOCS3 in control group.Interferons alpha and CP-690550 had no effect on SOCS1 and SOCS3 expression of NOK cell group,and there was no statistically significant difference (P > 0.05).100 U/ml and 500 U/ml of interferons alpha could stimulate the increase of SOCS 1 expression of DOK and KB cells,and differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).For the expression of SOCS3,no influence.CP-690550 could effectively reduce the expression of SOCS1 of DOK and KB cells,and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).Conclusions Interferons alpha activate DOK JAK1 and KB cells and the expression of JAK2,mainly JAK1 activation.Interferons alpha,by activating DOK JAK1 and KB cells and the expression of JAK2,promote STAT3 phosphorylation in Tyr705 locus.Interferons alpha,by promoting STAT3 phosphorylation,further promote the expression of SOCS1,which plays the role in inhibiting interferons alpha and reducing the apoptosis.
4.A cohort study of vancomycin therapeutic drug monitoring
Xiaoyu LIANG ; Jufang WU ; Minjie YANG ; Yaxin FAN ; Jicheng YU ; Jun HUANG ; Yingjie ZHOU ; Jing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2015;(5):472-478
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM ) based vancomycin dose adjustment in patients with gram‐positive infections .Methods A cohort study was designed with 128 inpatients undergoing TDM in Huashan Hospital from January 2005 to September 2014 .The clinical data of these patients were used to analyze the efficacy and safety of vancomycin therapy by Cox model and survival analysis .Results The patients undergoing TDM‐based dose adjustment had a higher daily dose and blood trough concentration ,which may lead to better bacteriological efficacy and overall efficacy .Cox proportional hazards model analysis showed that TDM‐based dose adjustment is a protective factor .No safety‐related risk factor was found .Conclusions TDM‐based vancomycin dose adjustment is important for patients to achieve better outcomes in fighting gram‐positive infections .
5.Renal tubular epithelial phenotypic transdifferentiation in renal allograft rejection
Lihong ZHANG ; Yaxin SUN ; Chengbin ZHANG ; Dan WU ; Shuang CHEN ; Baoshan GAO ; Honglan ZHOU ; Shan WU ; Yong WANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2011;27(11):811-814
Objective To observe the transdifferentiation of renal tubular epithelial phenotype in allograft biopsy samples of patients with various rejections,and to analyze the association between rejection and transdifferentiation.Method Immunohistochemistry (SP method) was applied to detect α-SMA expression in tubular epithelial cells from 55 renal allograft biopsy samples with various rejection.Results Positive α-SMA expression was found in all the atrophic tubular epithelial cells adjacent to cytoplasm of basement membrane,which indicated the atrophic renal tubular epithelial cells appeared the phenotypic transdifferentiation.Positive α-SMA was also detected in some renal epithelial cells without atrophy.No phenotypic change was found in 7 cases without obviously rejection.Among 28 cases of acute T-cell-mediated rejection IA grade,α-SMA positive expression rate of non-atrophy renal epithelial cells was 25%-50% in 1 case and 10%-25% in 3 cases.Among 14 cases of more severe acute rejection group IB grade,α-SMA positive expression rate was over 50% in 1 case,25%-50% in 2 cases and 10%-25% in 2 cases.Conclusion When acute T-cell-mediated rejection becomes more serious in renal allograft,the phenotype transdifferentiation aggravates in renal tubular epithelial cells.
6.Effect of Aortic Arch Type on Technical Indicators in Patients With Carotid Artery Stent Implantation
Songhe SHEN ; Xiongjing JIANG ; Hui DONG ; Meng PENG ; Zhixue WANG ; Yubao ZOU ; Yaxin LIU ; Lei SONG ; Huimin ZHANG ; Haiying WU
Chinese Circulation Journal 2015;(1):34-37
Objective: To explore the effect of the aortic arch type on technical indicators in patients with carotid artery stent implantation.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 224 consecutive patients treated in Fu Wai hospital for unilateral carotid artery stent implantation from 2011-01 to 2012-12. We summarized the catheter category, type and the operating techniques including ① retracement, turn and insertion of the catheter, ② retracement, turn of catheter+the guidance of guide wire,③ retracement, turn of catheter+the guidance of guide wire+the supporting of another catheter, ④ using special graphic catheter+the guidance of guide wire+the supporting of another catheter. The procedural X-ray exposure time, dosage of contrast agent and operation related complications were recorded. According to Myla classiifcation, the aortic arches were divided into Myla I, Myla II and Myla III types.
Results: There were 7/224 (3.1%) patients with Myla I aortic arch, 113 (50.4%) with Myla II aortic arch and 104 (46.4%) with Myla III aortic arch. A total of 48/104 (46.2%) Myla III patients used special techniques (tech③, tech④), it was more than the patients with Myla I, (1/7,14.3%) and Myla II (17/113, 15.0%), P<0.01. The patients with Myla III aortic arch had the longer X-ray exposure time and used the higher dose of contrast agent, all P<0.01. The procedural success rate in patients with
Myla III was 96.2%, it was lower than those with Myla I (100%) and Myla II (100%), P=0.045. The procedural complication rate in patients with Myla III was 22.1%, it was higher than those with Myla I (0%) and Myla II (8.9%), P=0.007.
Conclusion: The aortic arch type is the important inlfuential factor for the techniques used in carotid stent implantation. There were more dififculties and complications for stent implantation in patients with Myla III aortic arch.
7.Analysis of the duration of Noravirus shedding among infected kindergarten children during an outbreak
Chinese Journal of School Health 2020;41(5):762-764
Objective:
To investigate the duration of Norovirus (NoV) shedding among infected school children during a NoV outbreak in a kindergarten,and to provide scientitic basis for epidemic prevention and control.
Methods:
Specimens and epidemiological data were collected from suspected cases, and specimens were detected using real-time RT-PCR to determine whether or not infecting with NoV. Specimens were collected every 3-7 days from NoV-infected children until specimens became negative for NoV.
Results:
A total of 14 suspected cases were reported, and 12 of them were infected with NoV. The average duration of NoV shedding was (26.58±17.94)d. The specimens among 9 from 12 Nov-infected cases were positive at 7 days, 8 NoV-intected cased remained positive at 14 days and 7 Non-infected cased at least 21 days.
Conclusion
Since NoV shedding duration among NoV-infected children tends to longer than their isolation time during outbreaks, reinforcement of hygiene practices among these school children is especially necessary to reduce the risk of virus secondary transmissions after their return to school.
8.Ginger oil-loaded transdermal adhesive patch treats post-traumatic stress disorder
Xingshuang Song ; Yizhi Zhang ; Ziyan Tang ; Jing Dai ; Yanping Wu ; Guiyu Huang ; Hong Niu ; Yaxin Wang ; Xu Jin ; Lina Du
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2024;11(3):316-329
Objective:
To find a viable alternative to reduce the number of doses required for the patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and to improve efficacy and patient compliance.
Methods:
In this study, we used ginger oil, a phytochemical with potential therapeutic properties, to prepare ginger oil patches. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to quantify the main active component of ginger oil, 6-gingerol. Transdermal absorption experiments were conducted to optimize the various pressure-sensitive adhesives and permeation enhancers, including their type and concentration. Subsequently, the ginger oil patches were optimized and subjected to content determination and property evaluations. A PTSD mouse model was established using the foot-shock method. The therapeutic effect of ginger oil patches on PTSD was assessed through pathological sections, behavioral tests, and the evaluation of biomarkers such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and melatonin (MT).
Results:
The results demonstrated that ginger oil patches exerted therapeutic effects against PTSD by inhibiting inflammatory responses and modulating MT and BDNF levels. Pharmacokinetic experiments revealed that ginger oil patches maintained a stable blood drug concentration for at least one day, addressing the rapid metabolism drawback of 6-gingerol and enhancing its therapeutic efficacy.
Conclusions
Ginger oil can be prepared as a transdermal drug patch that meets these requirements, and the bioavailability of the prepared patch is better than that of oral administration. It can improve PTSD with good patient compliance and ease of administration. Therefore, it is a promising therapeutic formulation for the treatment of PTSD.
9.Cytoplasmic linker protein 170 inhibits papillary thyroid cancer cell metastasis through the TGF-β pathway
Ma BINYUAN ; Xu YAXIN ; Pan YUNYAN ; Wu YANI ; Gao HONGWEI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2024;51(5):217-223
Objective:To explore whether cytoplasmic linker protein 170(CLIP170)affects papillary thyroid cancer(PTC)cell metastasis and invasion and clarify the underlying mechanisms.Methods:We analyzed CLIP170 expression levels in PTC using GEO and TCGA data and con-structed CLIP170 knockdown(CLIP170KD)cells using lentiviral transfection.Then,we evaluated their functions through Transwell transfer and invasion assays.We assessed how CLIP170 affected the cellular actin structure via immunofluorescence analysis.We detected transforming growth factor-β 1(TGF-β1)release in the cell culture medium using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).We also assessed epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)and TGF-β signaling pathway molecule expression using immunoblotting and reverse-transcription quantitat-ive fluorescence PCR and validated the results in a nude mouse lung metastasis model.Results:CLIP170 expression level in PTC was lower than that in normal thyroid tissue.Regarding the function,CLIP170KD significantly enhanced PTC cell metastasis both in vitro and in vivo.Re-garding the underlying mechanism,CLIP170KD triggered TGF-β pathway activation,subsequently promoted tumor cell migration and invasion.The inhibitor of TGF-β effectively inhibited TGF-β activation,and this inhibition significantly reversed the CLIP170KD-induced tumor metastasis.Conclusions:CLIP170 could be a promising therapeutic target to mitigate metastatic tendencies in PTC.
10.Effects of online and offline blended teaching in gynecology and obstetrics nursing
Yafang DENG ; Hong ZHAO ; Liping WU ; Rui YU ; Yifei ZHANG ; Huiling WU ; Yaxin JI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(1):106-109
Objective:To explore the effect of online and offline blended teaching in gynecology and obstetrics nursing.Methods:From February to July 2021, 139 second-year nursing undergraduates from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College in 2019 were selected as the research subject by the convenience sampling. The online and offline blended teaching was applied in the course of gynecology and obstetrics nursing. A self-designed questionnaire was used to investigate the evaluation of undergraduate nursing students on teaching preparation, teaching implementation and teaching effect.Results:A total of 87.05% of the students had a very good/good experience of using the online learning platform. 99.28% of students could watch online videos before class. 97.84% of the students were very satisfied/satisfied with the teaching.Conclusions:The online and offline blended teaching is conducive to improving students' autonomous learning ability, promoting the understanding and mastery of obstetrics and gynecology nursing knowledge, and improving learning interest.