1.Orthotopic liver transplantation for primary hepatic cancer
Kun ZHANG ; Yi JIANG ; Lizhi Lü ; Xiaojin ZHANG ; Fang YANG ; Yongbiao CHEN ; Qiucheng CAI ; Fan PAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(44):8357-8360
BACKGROUND: The affected liver can be completely removed by liver transplantation,long-term efficacy is superior to liver resection,the 5-year survival rate reaches 70% H1.In addition,liver transplantation can avoid a serious risk for incomplete liver function caused by hepatic resection in the case of liver dysfunction.OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively analyze the treatment effects and importance of orthotoplc liver transplantation for primary hepatic cancer patients.METHODS: A total of 75 patients with primary hepatic cancer treated by orthotopic liver transplantation in Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery,Fuzhou General Hospital of Nanjing Military Area Command of Chinese PLA from March 1980 to December 2008 were involved in the analysis for the postoperative survival rates and recurrence of tumors.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: For all the patients,the total postoperative survival rate in the 1st,2nd and 3rd year was 86.6%,66.7% and 53.3% respectively,the disease free survival rate was 65.2%,53.9%,34.1%.Their mean survival time is 25 months.For the patients in line with Milan standard,the postoperative survival rate in the 1st,2nd and 3rd year was 88.4%,72.5% and57.9% respectively,the disease free survival rate was 77.6%,62.3%,51.8%.Their mean survival time is 39 months.Tumor recurrence occurred within one year in all six patients who were beyond Milan standard.Two patients died in one year after operation,the survival rate at postoperative one year was 66.7% and the remanent four patients all died in the 2nd year after operation.Orthotopic liver transplantation was one of the effective treatments for pdmary hepatic cancer patients.The patients which were measured up to Milan standard would have the best curative effects.
2.Evaluation of objective visual quality after corneal cross-linking using double-pass analysis system
Meng-Meng, WANG ; Kun-Feng, DONG ; Jun-Hong, ZHANG ; Ke, DIAO ; Rui-Fang, LI ; Yi, CAI
International Eye Science 2016;16(6):1196-1198
?AIM:To evaluate the objective visual quality of patients who underwent corneal cross-linking for the keratoconus using double-pass analysis system.? METHODS: Advanced keratoconus patients who underwent UV - riboflavin corneal cross - linking from January to July 2015 were included. The outcomes of their objective scattering index ( OSI ) , predicted visual acuity ( VA ) , the cut - off frequency of modulation transfer function ( MTF cut- off ) , the Strehl ratio ( SR ) were compared before and 6mo after corneal cross-linking.?RESULTS: A total of 13 patients ( 16 eyes ) were included. There was no statistically significant difference between pre- and 6mo postoperative data in uncorrected visual acuity, best corrected visual acuity, refractions and mean value of Sim-k (P>0. 05). Non-invasive average tear film break up time ( NIAvg-BUT ) detected by the Sirius system decreased after corneal cross-linking ( P<0. 05 ) . Using double - pass analysis system, no statistically significant change was found in MTF cut off, Strehl Ratio, OSI before and after treatment(P>0. 05). Tear Film Analysis Mean OSI increased at 6mo postoperatively (P<0. 05).? CONCLUSION: The subjective visual quality isn’t effected by corneal cross-linking. The tear stabilities of patients are influenced by these operations at 6mo postoperatively. More observations on long-term effect are needed to be taken in the future.
3.Expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha and glucose transporter 1 and its significance in human breast carcinoma
Langsong HAO ; Qing NI ; Guiqing JIA ; Geng WANG ; Kun QIAN ; Yanjun LIU ; Yi ZHANG ; Xiaoting WU
Cancer Research and Clinic 2008;20(12):812-815
Objective To investigate the expression of hypoxia-inducible 1 alpha(HIF-lα)and glucose transporter 1(Glut1)in human breast cancer and its relationship to proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA)protein and clinical pathologic factors.Methods Immunohistochemical staining was used to measure the expression of HIF-lα.Glut1 and PCNA in human breast fibroadenoma,usual hyperplasia and breast carcinoma.Results HIF-1α expression was not found in breast fibroadenoma and hyperplastic Iesions.In contrast.the positive rate of HIF-1α was found in the ductal carcinoma in situ 55%(DCIS,11/20)and the invasive breast carcinoma 85%(51/60).Glut1 positivity in breast carcinoma was 58.8%(47/80).The totsl positive rate of PCNA in breast carcinoma was 75%(60/80),that in DCIS was 65%(13/20)and that in invasive carcinoma was 78.3%(47/60).There was a positive correlation between HIF-lα and Glut 1 level (r=0.653,P<0.01),a positive correlation between HIF-1α and PCNA level(r=0.693,P<0.01);and also a positive correlation between Glutl and PCNA level(t=0.742.P<0.01).conclusion The overexpression of HIF-lα and its target gene Glut1 played important roles in carcinogenesis and progression of breast carcinoma and closely correlated with cell proliferation of breast carcinoma and may become a new target for treatment of breast carcinoma.
4.Efficient Derivation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Neural Precursor Cells From Human Embryonic Stem Cells Through Teratoma Formation
Qiao ZENG ; Shimin AN ; Qian PAN ; Kun XIA ; Jiahui XIA ; Zhuohua ZHANG ; Yi SUN ; Guoping FAN
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2008;35(12):1417-1424
Many somatic cell typos were obtained by in vitro differentiation or teratoma formation of human embryonic stem ceLls (hESCs). However, it is unclear whether specific cell types can be obtained from hESCs-derived teratoma. It was reported that many kinds of cells, including neural progetfitor/precursor cells (NPCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were isolated efficiently from the teratoma of hESCs through in vitro selection. The teratoma-derived NPCs and MSCs showed specific characteristics of molecular markers similar to the primary NPCs and MSCs. Moreover, these teratoma-induced NPCs and MSCs can be further induced to differentiate into neurons, astrocytes, or adipose and bone cells, reflecting their inherent multi-potencies. Given that teratoma normally contains a mixture of ectoderm, mesodenn, and endoderm lineage cells at different differentiation stage, it was suggested that hESCs-derived teratoma could be an alternative source to generate a variety of uncommitted progenitor cells or terminally differentiated somatic cells, which may be otherwise difficult to obtain through direct in vitro differentiation.
5.Determination of 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-D-glucoside in yangan oral liquid by HPLC.
Hui-ping ZHAO ; Yi-kun SUN ; Xiao-qian ZHANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2003;28(2):133-176
OBJECTIVETo establish the determination method of 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-D-glucoside in Yangan Oral Liquid.
METHOD2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-D-glucoside was determined by HPLC on C18 column, in acetonitrile-water (14:86) solution as a mobile phase, detection wavelength as 320 nm.
RESULTThis method showed a good linear relationship. The average recovery was 99.05% and RSD was 1.31%.
CONCLUSIONThe method was simple with styong specificity and good repriducibility and can be used for quality control for Yangan Oral Liquid.
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; methods ; Drug Combinations ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Glucosides ; analysis ; Plants, Medicinal ; chemistry ; Polygonum ; chemistry ; Quality Control ; Stilbenes ; analysis
6.Effect of Electroacupuncture on Colonic IL-1β and nAchRα7mRNA in Ulcerative Colitis Rats
Xiqin YI ; Hong ZHANG ; Xi LING ; Jinfeng WU ; Kun AI ; Shifeng DENG
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2016;35(10):1251-1255
Objective To compare the effects of electroacupuncture at points Shangjuxu(ST37), Zusanli(ST36), Xiajuxu(ST39) and Yanglingquan(GB34) on colonic expressions of interleukin-1b (IL-1b) and nicotinic acetylcholine receptor a7 mRNA (nAchRa7mRNA) in ulcerative colitis rats and investigate if large intestine lower He-Sea point Shangjuxu has relative specificity to fu organ diseases. Method Seventy healthy SD rats were randomized into blank, model, Shangjuxu, Zusanli, Xiajuxu, Yanglingquan and Chengjin groups, 10 rats, half male and half female, each. A rat model of ulcerative colitis was made by induction of 2-4-6 three nitrobenzene sulfonic acid/ethanol solution enema in every group except the blank group. After successful model making and ten days of treatment, rat colonic mucosal ulcers and inflammation were observed macroscopically, colonic IL-1bcontent was measured by ELISA and the expression of nAchRa7mRNA was determined by RT-PCR. Result Compared with the model group, colonic lesions were reduced in varying degrees, colonic IL-1b content was significantly lower and the expression of nAchRa7mRNA was higher in every acupoint group (P<0.05, P<0.01);the colonic ulcer score was lower in the Shangjuxu and Zusanli groups (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the Shangjuxu group, colonic expression of nAchRa7mRNA was lower in the other four acupoint groups (P<0.01); colonic mucosal ulcers and inflammatory lesions were more severe and the colonic ulcer score and the IL-1bcontent were higher in the Xiajuxu, Yanglingquan and Chengjin groups (P<0.05, P<0.01). Conclusion The mechanism of electroacupuncture treatment for ulcerative colitis may be that it regulates abnormal immunologic function by modulating IL-1b and nAchRa7mRNA and reduces mucosal lesions. The overall therapeutic effect of Shangjuxu is better than those of Zusanli, Xiajuxu, Yanglingquan and Chengjin, indicating that Shangjuxu has relative specificity to fu organ large intestine.
7.Chronic intermittent hypobaric hypoxia enhances vasodilative effects of paeonol on isolated thoracic aorta rings of rats
Zan GUO ; Shijun SONG ; Shuang SONG ; Kun MA ; Lei YU ; Yanli SONG ; Huijie MA ; Yi ZHANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2014;(11):1574-1579
Aim To investigate the effect of chronic intermittent hypobaric hypoxia ( CIHH) on the paeonol induced vasomotion of isolated rat ’ s thoracic aorta rings and its underlying mechanisms. Methods Spra-gue-Dawlay ( SD ) rats were randomly divided into 2 groups: control group ( CON ) and CIHH treatment group ( CIHH) . CIHH rats were exposed to hypoxia in a hypobaric chamber simulating 5 000 m altitude, 6 hours daily for 28 days. CON rats lived in the same en-vironment as CIHH animals except hypoxia. Organ bath technique was used to observe the effect of pae-onol on isolated thoracic aorta rings of rats. Results There were no significant differences of noradrenaline ( NE )- and KCl-induced contraction in thoracic aorta rings among CIHH and CON rats;CIHH enhanced va-sodilative effects of paeonol on isolated thoracic aorta rings of rats; the vasodilative effects on CIHH rats could be partly decreased by β-receptor blocker prop-ranolol,ATP-sensitive potassium channel ( KATP ) bloc-ker glibenclamide and NO synthase inhibitor L-NAME. Paeonol significantly inhibited NE-induced intracellular and extracellular calcium-dependent contraction in CIHH rats. Paeonol didn ’ t inhibit NE-induced con-traction by intracellular calcium release and its inhibi-tory effect couldn ’ t be blocked by glibenclamide in CON. Vasodilative effects of paeonol couldn ’ t be re-versed by indomethacin, a cyclooxygenase inhibitor, in CIHH and CON rats. Conclusion CIHH significantly enhances vasodilative effects of paeonol on isolated tho-racic aorta rings of rats. Besides promoting the signa-ling pathway of paeonol in CON, CIHH significantly enhances vasodilative effects of paeonol via activating KATP and inhibiting Ca2+ release from sarcoplasmic re-ticulum.
8.Genes’differential expression with PM2.5 exposure in human embryo lung cells between heating season and un-heating season in Xi’an City
Yuxuan YANG ; Siqi YAN ; Yingjie YI ; Zhe ZHANG ; Yuchen NIE ; Kun GUO ; Yan YU
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2015;(6):836-839
Objective To investigate the pathogen-related genes of atmospheric polluting disease so as to clarify the biology mechanism and provide the scientific basis.Methods By using the technique of dot blot hybridization,we analyzed genes’differential expression with cloning by exposure to ≥75 μg/m3 PM2.5 in heating season and < 75 μg/m3 PM2.5 in un-heating season in WI-38 human embryo lung cells.The levels of cytokines TNF-α,IL-2, IL-6 and IL-8 were determined by radio immunity assay. Results After 24h of treatment, compared with control group,more than 100μg/mL PM2.5 significantly increased TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-8 levels,and decreased IL-2 in WI-38 human embryo lung cells (P < 0.05 ).The clear stripe was found in 350 bp in 48 gene samples with segment with differential expression of genes exposed to different concentrations of PM2.5 in WI-38 human embryo lung cells.Through the dot blot hybridization,black brown spots were found in 41 samples in Tester cDNA hybridization,and no similar spots were found in all of the same samples in Driver cDNA hybridization. Conclusion PM2.5 exposure may induce the inflammatory damage of WI-38 human embryo lung cells.Obvious genetic damage was observed in those cells exposed to ≥75 μg/m3 PM2.5 in heating season.
9.Designing A New Chinese Mandarin Version of Speech Sample Text for Perceptual Assessment of Voice Disorders
Yi ZHAO ; Wei WANG ; Qiuyun ZHANG ; Kun LV ; Meng LI ; Shicai CHEN ; Hongliang ZHENG
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2014;(2):130-134
Objective To design a new Chinese mandarin version of speech sample text for perceptual assessment .Meth-ods The speech sample text included all phonemes and limit number of words .The correlation analysis of the constituent rati-os of all phonemes was performed between the speech text and the ones in Chinese language reported by the institute of Acous-tics Chinese Academy of Sciences using Pearson's correlation coefficient and Spearman correlation coefficient .And their differ-ences were tested by paired sample t test and Wilcoxon signed rank test .Legibility was alsotested .Results Our speech sarrple text contained 21 vowel ,38 consonant and 4 tones .The proportions of vowel ,consonant and tone in the speech text had high correlation with those in Chinese language (for proportions of vowel ,the Pearson's correlation coefficient was 0 .908 and Spearman correlation coefficient was 0 .775 ,P<0 .01 ,respectively ;for proportions of consonant ,the Pearson's correlation co-efficient was 0 .802 and Spearman correlation coefficient was 0 .808 ,respectively ,P<0 .01 ;for proportions of tone ,the Pear-son's correlation coefficient was 0 .967 and Spearman correlation coefficient was more than 0 .999 ,respectively , P< 0 .01) . There was no difference in the proportions of vowel ,consonant and tone between them(P>0 .2) .The value of legibility was 2 , indicating legibility of the speech sample text was good .Conclusion The new Chinese mandarin version of speech sample text can be used in perceptual assessment .The value for perceptual assessment still needs further clinical research .
10.Clinical Effect and Follow-Up Analysis of Transcatheter Occlusion Therapy on Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Infants
jie, YANG ; yi-biao, WANG ; kun, ZHANG ; yu-wei, WANG ; wei, XIA ; cui-fen, ZHAO
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2004;0(08):-
Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of transcatheter closure with Amplatzer duct occluder offers in infants with patent ductus arteriosus(PDA).Methods Thirty-seven PDA infants underwent transcatheter closure of PDA at(8.7 ? 3.3)months and weight of(8.6 ? 3.5)kg.A lateral view aortogram was made to determine the morphology and the narrowest diameter of the ductus and selected the size of the device.Occluder was implanted using the anterograde venous approach.Follow-up evaluations were made with chest X-ray and echocardiogram at 24 hours and 1,6 and 12 months after implantation.Results The narrowest diameter of the ducts measured by angiographically was(3.3 ? 1.5)mm.Ninteen patients(54.29%) achieved immediate complete occlusion.On color Doppler the closure rates at 1 month after implant were 34 cases(97.14%).No residual shunt exsisted in all implanted patients at 6 and 12 months follow-up.Procedure time at(57 ? 43)minutes and fluoroscopy time(23.0?14.9)minutes.Conclusions Percutaneous PDA closure with the Amplatzer duct occluder decice is an safety and effective method for the treatment of PDA in infants,but caution shall be exercised to the anatomic characteristics in the infant age group in solving clinical complications.