2.Effects of different first dose calcium tetrahydro-folate on toxicity and side effects of large dose methotrexate treated standard risk group children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Cheng-qing FANG ; Wei-qun XU ; Yong-min TANG ; Hua SONG ; Shuweng SHI ; Shilong YANG
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2004;42(5):392-393
Adolescent
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Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
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adverse effects
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therapeutic use
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Drug Interactions
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Methotrexate
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adverse effects
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therapeutic use
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Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
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drug therapy
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Sex Factors
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Tetrahydrofolates
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administration & dosage
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therapeutic use
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Treatment Outcome
3.Effect of jiedu quyu zishen recipe on TLR9 signal pathway of murine macrophage cells.
De-hong WU ; Yong-sheng FAN ; Guan-qun XIE ; Jin-jun JI ; Li XU
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 2015;35(4):466-470
OBJECTIVETo explore efficacy enhancing and detoxification roles of Jiedu Quyu Zishen Recipe (JQZR) in treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by studying its effect on Toll like receptor 9 (TLR9) signal pathway of murine macrophage cells after JQZR stimulated CpG oligodeoxynucletide (CpG ODN).
METHODSMurine macrophage cells in vitro cultured were randomly divided into 4 groups, i.e., the blank serum group, the CpG ODN stimulus group, the CpG ODN + dexamethasone group, the CpG ODN + medicated serum group. Murine macrophage cells were collected after 24-h intervention. The expression of TLR9, myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88), NF-KB, IFN-α mRNA were analyzed by RT-PCR. The expression of TLR9 and NF-κB protein were analyzed by Western blot. Changes of the NF-KB transcriptional activity were assayed by Dual-Luciferase reporter assay system.
RESULTSmRNA expressions of TLR9, MyD88, NF-κB, and IFN-α, protein expressions of TLR9 and NF-κB, and NF-κB transcriptional activities were enhanced, showing statistical difference when compared with those of the blank serum group (P <0. 05, P <0. 01). Compared with the CpG ODN stimulus group, mRNA expressions of MyD88, NF-κB, and IFN-α, the protein expression of NF-κB and the NF-κB transcriptional activities decreased in the CpG ODN + dexamethasone group with statistical difference (P <0. 01). Compared with the CpG ODN stimulus group, mRNA expressions of TLR9, MyD88, NF-κB, and IFN-α, protein expressions of TLR9 and NF-κB, and NF-κB transcriptional activities were decreased in CpG ODN+ medicated serum group with statistical difference (P <0. 01).
CONCLUSIONEfficacy enhancing and detoxification roles of JQZR in treatment of SLE might be realized through regulating TLR9 signal pathways.
Animals ; Cell Line ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Macrophages ; metabolism ; Mice ; Myeloid Differentiation Factor 88 ; NF-kappa B ; RNA, Messenger ; Signal Transduction ; Toll-Like Receptor 9 ; metabolism
4.Safety factors for anterior pedicle screw fixation tunnel in axis
Yongjie GU ; Yong HU ; Rongming XU ; Weihu MA ; Qun HUA ; Hongyong ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2011;27(2):125-127
Objective To investigate feasibility and safety of anterior pedicle screw fixation tunnel in the axis so as to provide theoretic evidence for further clinical application.Methods Thirty-two dry axis specimens were used for anterior pedicle screw placement,and the length of pedicle crews tunnel was measured by a digital caliper.The extraversion angle and the downslope angle were determined by CT cross-sectional scanning and reconstruction.Results All the anterior pedicle screws were positioned well,with no perforation of the pedicle.The anchoring point was at the vertex between the vertebral body and the superior articular process,with axis pedicle length of(28.4 ± 2.5)mm,the extraversion angle of (28.5 ±2.3)°and the downslope angle of(15.5 ±2.0)°.Conclusions Anterior pedicle screw fixation tunnel is feasible in the axis and can keep away from some important anatomy structures including transverse foramen,vertebral artery groove and vertebral canal to provide large safety space.
5.Preliminary clinical study of anterior pedicle screw fixation for lower cervical spine injuries
Liujun ZHAO ; Rongming XU ; Weihu MA ; Weiyu JIANG ; Qun HUA ; Nanjian XU ; Guanyi LIU ; Yong HU ; Yongjie GU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2012;28(9):780-784
Objective To investigate the preliminary clinical application of anterior pedicle screws in treatment of the lower cervical spine injuries. Methods The study involved 22 patients with lower cervical spine injuries treated with anterior pedicle screw technique from January 2009 to December 2011.X-ray and CT images of the patients were taken postoperatively to evaluate whether the position,orientation and length of the screws were appropriate and whether there involved pedicle cortex perforation,transverse foramen or spinal canal invasion.MRI was also performed to ascertain the situation of decompression,the formation of epidural hematoma and the degeneration of cervical spinal cord.The improvement of JOA score was compared statistically. Results All the patients were followed up for 3-36 months ( mean,15.5 months).A total of 44 anterior lower cervical screws were implanted and all screws were inserted smoothly.All the patients had bone healing after average 4.5 months,which showed no loosening,prolapse or breakage of the screws or no loosening of the plate.One patient showed hoarseness postoperatively,which was probably due to the long-term distraction of recurrent laryngeal nerve.The symptom disappeared at around three weeks after neurotrophic support.Two patients complained of dysphagia postoperatively,and were informed of keeping a soft diet.The symptom was remarkably alleviated after three months or so.The X-ray films indicated satisfactory position of the implanted screws.Before discharge,the transaxial CT images showed that two screws perforated the medial pedicle cortex ( 1 ° ) and that two screws perforated the lateral cortex (1 °) and affected the medial margin of the transverse foramen.Before discharge,the MRI indicated obvious alleviation of the anterior spinal cord compression in all patients and a small amount of anterior epidural hematoma in four patients,with no obvious spinal cord compression.At 12 months after operation,the MRI showed significant improvement of spinal cord degeneration in three patients.JOA score was increased from preoperative (8.5 ± 0.7) to ( 14.5 ± 0.8 ) before discharge (P <0.01 ).JOA score was (15.7 ±0.7) at six months postoperatively,which was significantly improved as compared with that before discharge. Conclusions Anterior pedicle screw fixation is a reliable and safe method for reconstruction of the anterior lower cervical injuries.Surgical indications should be strictly controlled in its clinical application.
6.Biliary stenting combined with 125I seed implantation intracavitary irradiation for the treatment of malignant obstructive jaundice
Hongxiang YAO ; Gensheng CHEN ; Guanxiong YE ; Shengqian XU ; Chengjun WU ; Yong QIN ; Debiao PAN ; Qun ZENG ; Ye CHEN ; Pengzhao ZHANG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2014;23(10):893-896
Objective To discuss the method, safety and clinical value of biliary stenting combined with 125I seed implantation intracavitary irradiation in treating malignant obstructive jaundice. Methods A total of 36 patients with malignant obstructive jaundice were enrolled in this study. PTCD was carried out in all patients, which was followed by biliary stenting combined with 125I seed implantation intracavitary irradiation treatment. The results were analyzed. Results During the interventional management, displacement of the stent and 125I seeds were observed in two cases, and the displaced stent and 125I seeds were replaced to the right position with the help of biliary biopsy forceps. The technical success rate was 100%, and the remission rate of the jaundice was 100%. All the patients were followed up for 1-23 months. No radioactive particles leaking or complications such as radiation enteritis occurred. No in-stent obstruction due to tumor recurrence was observed although slight dilatation of intrahepatic bile duct was detected in 25%of patients, which was resulted from intimal hyperplasia at the stent mesh and/or biliary stone formation. The median survival time was 10.9 months. Conclusion For the treatment of malignant obstructive jaundice, biliary stenting combined with 125I seed implantation intracavitary irradiation is safe, reliable and effective. This technique can prolong stent patency time as well as the patient’s survival time.
7.The effects of JARID1B siRNA on proliferation and apoptosis in HL-60 cell.
Xu-dong MA ; Hui-dan HAN ; Yi-qun HUANG ; Yong ZOU
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2012;33(5):392-396
OBJECTIVETo study the effect of small interfering RNA(siRNA) targeting JARID1B gene on the proliferation and apoptosis in HL-60 acute promyelocytic leukemia cell line, and to explore its mechanisms.
METHODSThe JARID1B siRNA was transfected into HL-60 cells using Lipofectamine(TM) 2000(Lipo) vector. The proliferation inhibition by siRNA targeting JARID1B was detected by MTT, cells apoptosis by flow cytometry, the mRNA expression of JARID1B by RT-PCR, the protein expression of JARID1B, Bcl-2, procaspase-9, procaspase-3, c-myc and P27 and histone methylated H3K4 by Western blot.
RESULTSsiRNA targeting JARID1B upregulated histone methylated H3K4 level, inhibited the proliferation of HL-60 cells, and induced the cells apoptosis. After transfection of siRNA targeting JARID1B at 0, 30, 60, 120 nmmol/L for 24 hours, the apoptotic rate were (11.0 ± 3.6)%, (35.2 ± 5.1)%, (52.7 ± 3.8)%, and (62.0 ± 5.7)% respectively (F = 70.27, P < 0.01). The protein expression of P27 was upregulated, and Bcl-2, procaspase-9, procaspase-3, c-myc was down regulated.
CONCLUSIONSJARID1B siRNA upregulates histone methylated H3K4. It reduces HL-60 cells proliferation and apoptosis by up regulating the p27 expression and down regulating the Bcl-2, procaspase-9, procaspase-3, c-myc expression. It might be a new therapeutic targeting for human leukemia.
Apoptosis ; Caspase 3 ; metabolism ; Caspase 9 ; metabolism ; Cell Proliferation ; Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p27 ; metabolism ; Gene Expression Regulation, Leukemic ; Gene Targeting ; HL-60 Cells ; Histones ; metabolism ; Humans ; Jumonji Domain-Containing Histone Demethylases ; genetics ; Leukemia ; genetics ; Methylation ; Nuclear Proteins ; genetics ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2 ; metabolism ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc ; metabolism ; RNA Interference ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics ; RNA, Small Interfering ; Repressor Proteins ; genetics
8.ERK1/2 pathway involved in the expression of ETB receptors of the culturing smooth muscle cells of rat mesenteric artery.
Guo-gang LUO ; Yong-xiao CAO ; Cang-bao XU ; Ai-qun MA ; Lars EDVINSSON
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2006;41(3):257-262
AIMTo determine the involvement of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) pathway in the expression of endothelin receptor type B (ETB) during culture.
METHODSSB386023, a specific inhibitor for ERK1/2 pathway, was used to define the intracellular signaling pathway for the upregulation of ETB receptors and sarafotoxin 6c (S6c), a selective agonist for ETB receptors, induced contraction in isolated rat superior mesenteric arteries. The contraction was recorded by a sensitive in vitro myograph and the receptor mRNA was quantified by a real-time PCR. The phosphorylated ERK1/2 proteins were analyzed by phosphoELISA assay.
RESULTSS6c induced strong contractile responses of the artery after culture for 24 h, while there was no response to S6c in fresh vessel segments. The enhanced contractile response to S6c paralleled with an increase of mRNA for ETB receptors. The phosphorylated ERK1/2 proteins significantly increased after culture for 3 h. After co-culture with SB386023 for 24 h, S6c-induced contractions significantly decreased with reduction of Emax from (217 +/- 14) % to (127 +/- 23) % (P <0.01). This response paralleled with a decreased level of ETB receptor mRNA.
CONCLUSIONERK1/2 pathway was involved in the up-regulation of ETB receptors on smooth muscle cells isolated from rat mesenteric arteries during culture.
Animals ; Cells, Cultured ; Male ; Mesenteric Arteries ; cytology ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1 ; antagonists & inhibitors ; metabolism ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 3 ; antagonists & inhibitors ; metabolism ; Muscle Contraction ; drug effects ; Muscle, Smooth, Vascular ; cytology ; metabolism ; Organ Culture Techniques ; Phosphorylation ; RNA, Messenger ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Receptor, Endothelin B ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Signal Transduction ; Up-Regulation ; Vasoconstrictor Agents ; pharmacology ; Viper Venoms ; pharmacology
9.Diagnostic features of pathological fractures located in extremities caused by bone tumor or tumor like lesion
Yan-cheng LIU ; Yong-cheng HU ; Qun XIA ; Bao-shan XU ; Ning Jl ; Hong-chao HUANG ; Zhong-li ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2011;31(9):944-948
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical characteristics of pathological fracture in extremities caused by bone tumors or tumor-like lesions. MethodsFrom August 2002 to December 2010, 139 patients with pathological fractures were entered in the study, including 79 males and 60 females with an average age of 31.1 years. Fractures included tumor-like lesion in 55 cases, benign tumor in 13, giant cell tumor (GCT)in 7, primary malignant tumors in 28, and metastatic tumors in 36. Forces induced to fractures were classified into four grades: spontaneous fracture, functional activity, minor injury, severe injury. Age, fracture location, histological results, fractures forces, prodromes, and misdiagnosis were all observed. Chi-square test were use to compare forces and prodromes within different tumors. ResultsThe highest morbidity rate is 32.4%(45/139) which lies in 11-20 years old. The cites of fractures including femurs in 71 cases, humerus in 36, tibia in 15, fingers in 7, radiuses in 4, fibula in 3, ulnas in 2, and metatarsus in 1. Fracture forces include spontaneous fractures in 29 cases, functional activity in 42, minor injuries in 65, and traumatic injuries in 3. Sixty-seven patients(48.2%) had local prodromes. The prodromes of both malignant tumors and metastatic tumors were more than benign tumors. Twenty cases experienced misdiagnosis with average delay time of 12 weeks. ConclusionMinor injury forces and local prodromes are clinical key features of pathological fractures. Both of them are key points of avoiding misdiagnosis.
10.Impact of gene-environment interaction between the C (-344) T polymorphism of CYP11B2 and drinking index on the risk of hypertension under multifactor dimensionality reduction model in Chinese Mongolian population
Xing-Qiang PAN ; Yong-Yue LIU ; Xian-Yu ZHANG ; Yong-Hong ZHANG ; Qun XU ; Chang-Chun QIU ; Wei-Jun TONG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2009;30(9):955-959
1.22-4.56), 2.05(1.07-3.94) and 5.56(2.54-12.18) respectively. Conclusion Essential hypertension might positively be affected by the interaction of the C (-344) T polymorphism of CYP11B2 and the drinking index in Chinese Mongolian population.