1.Applications of nanoparticle carriers used in lymph-targeted chemotherapy for gastric carcinoma
International Journal of Surgery 2010;37(8):544-548
The occurrence of nanoparticle carriers has greatly changed the traditional remedies of gastric cancer and other malignant tumors which makes the chemotherapeutic drugs possess better distribution, better targeting, less side-effects, and the ability to withstand the drug-resistance of tumor cells. Utilization of nanoparticle carriers in lymph-targeted chemotherapy of gastric cancer can not only achieve a better curative effect,but also direct the operation and improve patients' quality of lives. It has an expansive application foreground.
2.Evaluation of preventive jejunum stoma for enteral nutrition in abdominal operation
Yuankun CHAI ; Xiaodong HAN ; Houkang ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Surgery 1999;0(05):-
Objective To evaluate the practical value of preventive jejunum stoma for enteral nutrition in abdominal operation.Method Retrospectively analyzed 43 cases (from July,1995 to July, 2001) of patients under went performed with abdominal operation and preventive jejunum stoma, and compared their practical value in different diseases.Results The frequency of practical usage of jejunum stoma in acute severe pancreatitis was the highest (87%,13/15),while it was less in the patients group of upper digestive tract tumor and biliary or portal venous hypertension(41.67% and 45.45% respectively,P0.05 when compared with pancreatitis group.Conclusions Preventive jejunum stoma for enteral nutrition in abdominal operation must take into account three factors (disease, patient, and surgeon).Viewing from the diseases,the acute severe pancreatitis should be considered,patients with combined wound must be considered conditionally, patients with upper digestive tract tumor or biliary operation together with bile exo-drainage may take into account according to different situation,patients with portal venous hypertension should not be advocated.
3.Expression of Growth Associated Protein 43 in Inferior Colliculus of Rats at Different Times after Impulse Noise Exposur
Zhao ZHANG ; Yuankun GAO ; Xiaofei SUN ; Kun YANG ; Wenjing WANG ; Xilin YANG ; Hua LIAO
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2017;25(5):492-496
Objective To investigate the effect of impulse noise expose on the expression of growth associated protein 43(Gap-43) in inferior colliculus in rat.Methods SPF grade Male SD rats were randomly divided into 5 groups.The normal control group received noise exposure.The model groups received an averange impulse noise exposure of 156 dB SPL with a pulse duration of 0.23 ms, once for 6 s, for 50 times.Auditory brainstem responses (ABRs) were measured before and 3,7,14, and 28 d after noise exposure with tone pips of 2,4,8,16, and 32 kHz, from 20 to 110 dB SPL.Bilateral inferior colliculus of rats in the model groups was collected and treated by immunohistochemical staining.Gap-43 expression of rats in different groups was measured by determining the gray value of inferior immunohistochemical images.Results After noise exposure, ABRs threshold in the model groups were significantly higher than those of in the normal group (P<0.05 or P<0.01).ABRs threshold at 14 and 28 days after noise exposure were significantly lower than 3 days after impulse exposure (P<0.05).Expression of Gap-43 in inferior colliculus was significantly up-regulated in the noise exposed groups compared with the normal group (P<0.05 or P<0.01).Expression of Gap-43 was significantly down-regulated 28 days after noise expose compared with 3 days after noise expose(P<0.05).Conclusion Impulse noise exposure leads to significant elevation of ABR thresholds and up-regulation of Gap-43 expression in inferior colliculus.Impulse noise exposure may induce auditory cortex prominent remodeling.
4.Experimental study of adenovirus vector mediated-hVEGF165 gene on prevention of restenosis after angioplasty.
Qigong LIU ; Zaiying LU ; Yuankun YUE ; Li LIN ; Weidong ZHANG ; Jin YAN
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2004;24(2):132-137
This study evaluated the effects of adenovirus vector mediated human vascular endothelial growth factor-165 (hVEGF165) gene on prevention of restenosis after angioplasty. Rabbit models of bilateral carotid artery injury were established by balloon denudation. The recombinant adenoviruses containing hVEGF165 cDNA was directly injected into left side of the injured carotid arteries. On day 3 and week 3 after transfection the expression of VEGF was observed by RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry. The thrombokinesis, reendothelialization (rET) and intimal hyperplasia in carotid arteries were evaluated by computerized image analysis system 3 weeks after gene transfer. The changes in the VEGF gene-treated side were compared with the control side. Our results showed that 3 days and 3 weeks after hVEGF165 gene transfer the VEGF mRNA and antigen expression were detected in vivo. 3 weeks after the transfer, the carotid artery rET was markedly better in the VEGF gene-treated group compared with the control. The thrombokinesis, intima area/media area (I/M), maximal intimal and medial thicknesses (ITmax and MTmax) demonstrated a statistically significant decrease in arteries treated with VEGF gene as compared with the control group. It is concluded that VEGF gene transfer could be achieved by intra-arterial injection of recombinant adenoviruses. It might accelerate the restoration of endothelial integrity, inhibit thrombokinesis and attenuate intimal hyperplasia in the injured arteries after VEGF gene transfer. This procedure could be useful in preventing restenosis after angioplasty.
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5.Crosstalk of Hedgehog/Gli and PI3k/Akt Pathway Promotes Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition in Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Lei WANG ; Yuankun DU ; Yuan MI ; Haijiang LIAO ; Ge CHEN ; Yaozhong ZHANG ; Qingyi LIU
Journal of China Medical University 2018;47(2):151-156
Objective To investigate the tumor molecular mechanism of Hedgehog/Gli in promoting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in gastric cancer AZ521 cells. Methods After 24 h of treatment with GANT61,the mRNA expression of Gli1,Gli2, N-cadherin,and E-cadherin in the AZ521 cell line were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR. A Western blotting assay was conducted to determine the expression of the above cytokines,p-AKT and AKT. The effect of GANT61 on invasion was observed by transwell assay. N-Shh stimulation of the Hedgehog pathway was conducted to confirm the changes in these cytokines. Results GANT61 significantly downregulated the mRNA expression of Gli1,Gli2,and N-cadherin,but upregulated E-cadherin mRNA expression. The Western blotting assay revealed that GANT61 downregulated the protein expression of Gli1,Gli2,p-AKT,and N-cadherin,but upregulated E-cadherin expression. Furthermore,GANT61 inhibited the invasion. N-Shh proteins up-regulated Gli1,Gli2,and N-cadherin mRNA,protein expression and p-AKT protein expression,but downregulated E-cadherin mRNA and protein expressions. N-Shh promoted the invasion of tumor cells. Conclusion Downregulation of Gli1 and Gli2 can inhibit the invasion and metastasis in gastric cancer cells,which may be related to the promotion of EMT by Gli through the PI3K/AKT pathway.
6. The prognostic value of the international prognostic index, the national comprehensive cancer network IPI and the age-adjusted IPI in diffuse large B cell lymphoma
Jialin SONG ; Xiaolei WEI ; Yuankun ZHANG ; Xiaoxiao HAO ; Weimin HUANG ; Qi WEI ; Yongqiang WEI ; Ru FENG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2018;39(9):739-744
Objective:
To explore the prognostic value of the international prognostic index (IPI), the national comprehensive cancer network IPI(NCCN-IPI)and the age-adjusted IPI (aa-IPI) in diffuse large B cell lymphoma.
Methods:
A total of 311 patients with de novo diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) diagnosed from 2003 to 2012 in Nanfang hospital were included. All patients were divided into CHOP (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, and prednisone) and R-CHOP (rituximab, CHOP) groups. Survival analysis was compared among IPI, NCCN-IPI and aa-IPI models. Discrimination of three different prognostic models was assessed using the Harrell’s C statistic.
Results:
A total of 311 patients were analyzed. Among them, 128 patients were treated with CHOP regimen and other 183 patients were treated with R-CHOP regimen. In CHOP groups, both NCCN-IPI (5-year OS: 59.7%
7.Epidemic characteristics of epidemic Japanese encephalitis and antibody levels in healthy people in Longnan City, Gansu Province from 2015 to 2020
Yucheng CAI ; Xiaojun WANG ; Yuankun ZHAO ; Yan ZHANG ; Yanxia WANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2021;40(12):1011-1016
Objective:To understand the epidemic characteristics of epidemic Japanese encephalitis and the antibody level of healthy people in Longnan City, Gansu Province, analyze and evaluate its epidemic risk, and provide scientific basis for future prevention and control of Japanese encephalitis.Methods:By retrospective analysis, the data of Japanese encephalitis cases in Longnan City from 2015 to 2020 were collected from the "Japanese Encephalitis Monitoring Information Report Management System" of the "China Disease Prevention and Control Information System", and the distributions of the cases(time, region and population distribution) were statistically described and analyzed. In 2018, the cluster stratified sampling method was adopted to select Li County and Xihe County with higher incidence rate of Japanese encephalitis in Longnan City, and Wudu District and Hui County with lower incidence rate as monitoring sites, and 3 administrative villages (communities) were selected from each monitoring site to collect blood samples from healthy people to detect the level of Japanese encephalitis IgG antibodies.Results:From 2015 to 2020, a total of 261 cases of Japanese encephalitis were reported in Longnan City, with an average annual incidence of 1.66 per 100 000; among them, the number of reported cases in 2017 and 2018 accounted for 82.38% (215/261) of the total number of cases. The incidence of Japanese encephalitis was mainly concentrated in August, accounting for 72.03% (188/261); 9 counties (districts) in Longnan City had reported cases of Japanese encephalitis, and the top 5 counties (districts) with the number of cases were Li County (68 cases), Xihe County (64 cases), Wudu District (40 cases), Kang County (33 cases) and Cheng County (18 cases), accounting for 85.44% (223/261) of the total number of cases. The age of onset of Japanese encephalitis cases was mainly concentrated in the 40 - < 60 years old, accounting for 40.23% (105/261); male to female ratio was 1.00 ∶ 1.14 (122 ∶ 139); the occupation was mainly farmers, accounting for 75.86% (198/261). A total of 887 sera samples from healthy people were tested, and the antibody positive rate was 91.09% (808/887); the difference in antibody positive rate of different age groups was statistically significant (χ 2 = 5.77, P < 0.05); the differences of positive rate of antibodies between different genders and regions were not statistically significant (χ 2 = 0.45, 2.06, P > 0.05). Conclusions:The incidence of Japanese encephalitis in Longnan City is mainly middle-aged farmers, with a high incidence in August each year. After the outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in Longnan City in 2017 and 2018, it has showed a low epidemic trend, and the positive rate of Japanese encephalitis antibody in healthy people is high. It is recommended to carry out regular monitoring of Japanese encephalitis immunization level of healthy people and strengthen the immunization of key populations in time.
8.Value of SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging and coronary flow reserve combined with coronary artery calcium score in the diagnosis of obstructive coronary artery disease
Lubing SUN ; Jie ZHANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Liu YANG ; Yaozhen LI ; Pei LI ; Yuankun GUO ; Wenjing WU ; Jian XIE ; Jing CUI
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2023;43(5):272-276
Objective:To study the value of myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and coronary flow reserve (CFR) combined with coronary artery calcium score (CACS) in the diagnosis of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD).Methods:From January 2019 to December 2020, 96 confirmed or suspective CAD patients (65 males, 31 females; age: 30-81 years) who completed rest/stress MPI, CFR and CACS defection in Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Coronary angiography (CAG) was used as the diagnostic standard to calculate the sensitivity and accuracy of MPI, CFR and MPI/CFR combined with CACS in the diagnosis of CAD. The χ2 test was used to compare the diagnostic efficiency of different methods. Results:The diagnostic sensitivity of MPI was 76.06%(54/71), and the accuracy was 75.00%(72/96), while the sensitivity increased to 97.18%(69/71; χ2=13.67, P<0.001) and the accuracy increased to 87.50%(84/96; χ2=4.92, P=0.020) with significant differences after combined with CACS. The sensitivity and accuracy of CFR were 91.55%(65/71)and 87.50%(84/96), which increased to 97.18%(69/71; χ2=2.12, P=0.137) and 89.58%(86/96; χ2=0.21, P=0.411) with no significant differences after combined with CACS. The sensitivity of MPI in the diagnosis of three-vessel CAD was 70.00%(21/30), which increased to 100%(30/30; χ2=7.75, P=0.004) after combined with CACS; while the sensitivity of MPI combined with CACS in the diagnosis of single-vessel and double-vessel CAD were not significantly improved ( χ2 values: 3.29, 1.51, P values: 0.114, 0.416). Conclusion:The combination of MPI and CACS can significantly improve the diagnostic efficiency of CAD, contributed by the improvement of the diagnostic sensitivity in three-vessel disease; whereas the diagnostic efficiency of CFR for CAD is not significantly improved after combined with CACS.
9.Macrophage MED1 deficiency promotes the development of atherosclerosis in female ApoE and LDLR knockout mice
Ergang WEN ; Jie GAO ; Yiming DING ; Miaoye BAO ; Yuankun ZHANG ; Yali ZHANG ; Sihai ZHAO ; Enqi LIU ; Liang BAI
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(1):89-94
【Objective】 To study the effect of macrophage mediator 1 (MED1) deficiency on atherosclerosis in female mice. 【Methods】 ApoE knockout (ApoE-/-), LDLR knockout (LDLR-/-), MED1fl/fl, and macrophage MED1 knockout (MED1△Mac) mice were recruited in the study. Two types of mouse model were constructed:ApoE and macrophage MED1 double knockout (MED1△Mac/ApoE-/-) mice and their littermate controls (MED1fl/fl/ApoE-/-). ② LDLR knockout (LDLR-/-) mice receiving bone marrow from MED1△Mac (MED1△Mac→LDLR-/-) or MED1fl/fl (MED1fl/fl→LDLR-/-) mice. Female mice from these two models were fed a Western diet (21% fat and 0.15% cholesterol) for 12 weeks to promote the development of atherosclerosis. Body weight, total cholesterol (TC), and total triglyceride (TG) content in plasma were measured dynamically. After Western diet feeding for 12 weeks, aortic tree and aortic root were collected and hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) and oil red O staining were performed. 【Results】 Plasma TC and TG did not significantly differ between MED1fl/fl/ApoE-/- control group and MED1△Mac/ApoE-/-experimental group. However, the plaque area in aortic tree and aortic root was significantly increased in MED1△Mac/ApoE-/-mice. Moreover, compared with that in MED1fl/fl→LDLR-/- control group, the plaque area of aortic tree and aortic root had an increasing trend in MED1△Mac→LDLR-/- mice group. 【Conclusion】 MED1 deficiency in macrophages promotes the development of atherosclerosis in female ApoE or LDLR knockout mice.