1.Effects of Flow Components C6 and C7 in N-butyl Alcohol Extract from the Leaves of Cestrum nocturnum on the Proliferation and Apoptosis of Human Gastric Cancer Cell SGC7901
Dengpan WU ; Wen LIAO ; Jinlan HUANG ; Wenya CHEN ; Yulu HE ; Shengrui ZHANG ; Zhenguo ZHONG
China Pharmacy 2015;26(31):4342-4344
OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of flow components C6 and C7 in n-butyl alcohol extract from the leaves of Ces-trum Nocturnum(CN)on the proliferation and apoptosis of human gastric cancer cell SGC7901. METHODS:C6 and C7 were ob-tained by using different ratio of chloroform and methanol(1:9,1:7)to the gradient elution of CN leaves. After cultured with 0 (blank control),5,10,20,40,80 μg/ml C6 and C7 for 72 h,inhibitory effect of C6 and C7 on the proliferation of SGC7901 was determined by MTT assay. Inhibitory rate and IC50 were calculated. After SGC7901 were cultured with 10 μg/ml C6 and C7 for 72 h,colony formation assay was utilized to detect the effects of C6 and C7 on the cell colony formation,and the rate of colony for-mation was calculated. In addition,Wright/Giemsa and Hoechst33258/PI staining assay were used to observe the change of cytomor-phology. RESULTS:MTT showed that C6 and C7 had inhibitory effect on the proliferation of SGC7901 to different extent;inhibi-tory rates were 22.1%-80.0% and 19.6%-79.7%,and IC50 were 16.4,18.05 μg/ml,respectively. Compared with blank control group,colony formation rate of C6 and C7 group decreased,with statistical significance(P<0.05). The number of apoptotic cells was more in treatment group than in other groups. CONCLUSIONS:Flow components C6 and C7 in n-butyl alcohol extract from the leaves of CN can inhibit the proliferation of SGC7901 cells and induce the apoptosis of them.
2.Association Between Social Support, and Depressive Symptoms Among Firefighters: The Mediating Role of Negative Coping
Liang WANG ; Fengqiong CHEN ; Yulu ZHANG ; Mengliang YE
Safety and Health at Work 2023;14(4):431-437
Background:
Depressive symptoms (DS) can erode physical and mental health; social support (SS) is considered a buffer for DS and a promoter for improving coping and recovery abilities. However, there is almost no research on the mediating role of negative coping (NC) in SS and DS, especially among firefighters.
Methods:
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among firefighters in Chongqing, China, and the valid data of 407 firefighters were collected through questionnaires distributed on the WeChat platform in 2020. Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) 26.0 is used for descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. Structural equation modeling was adopted to analyze the association among SS, NC, and DS. The mediation effect is also evaluated.
Results:
Firefighters' detection rate of DS is 23.3%, and when they receive more SS were less likely to develop DS. NC was positively correlated with DS (β = 0.54, p < 0.001) after controlling for SS. Besides, the results of structural equation modeling showed that NC partially mediates the relationship between SS and DS (standard error = 0.039, indirect effects = 0.109, 95% confidence interval: 0.047–0.200 p < 0.001).
Conclusion
NC has a partial indirect effect between SS and DS among firefighters. SS could not only affect DS directly but also indirect work on it by affecting NC. This discovery will be a novel and meaningful part of the research on the firefighter population.
3.Total flavonoids extracted from xiaobuxin-tang on hyperactivity of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in mouse learned helplessness model
Li CHEN ; Rui XUE ; Nengjiang YU ; Yulu WANG ; Xiaoxu HU ; Zhikun QIU ; Nan ZHAO ; Yunfeng LI ; Jiangping XU ; Youzhi ZHANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2015;(6):815-820,821
Aim To investigate the effect of the total flaconoids extracted from Xiaobuxin-Tan g ( XBXT-2 )
on the hyperactivity of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in mouse learned helplessness model. Methods Learned helplessness was induced by inescapable foot shock stress over 1h session for 5 days. After screen-ing, we divided learned helplessness mice into five groups:IS, inescapable shock;Dlx, dulxetine(20 mg ·kg-1);XBXT-2(25,50 mg·kg-1). Latency to es-cape shocks and escape failure had been recorded. During the test, Dlx(20 mg·kg-1 ) and XBXT-2(25, 50 mg·kg-1 ) were administered intragastrically once daily for four days. Serum corticosterone level and ad-renocorticotropic hormone ( ACTH ) level were meas-ured by ELISA, and expression of glucocorticoids re-ceptor ( GR) α/β and brain-derived neurotrophic fac-tor ( BDNF ) in hippocampus was determined using Western blot method. Results XBXT-2 (25,50 mg·
kg-1 ) or duloxetine treatment showed antidepressant effect in mouse learned helplessness model, as demon-strated by the decreased escape failure and escape la-tency. Our ELISA results showed that XBXT-2 or du-loxetine significantly decreased serum corticosterone level and its upstream stress hormone ACTH level in learned helplessness mice. Furthermore, Western blot result demonstrated XBXT-2 treatment increased GRs and BDNF expression in hippocampus. Conclusions XBXT-2 produces significant antidepressant effect on learned helplessness mice. In addition, the modulation of HPA axis produced by XBXT-2 may be important mechanism underlying its antidepressant-like effect in mouse learned helplessness model.
4.Construction and functional study of three plasmids including Smad3 WT, Smad3 EPSM and Smad3 3S-A stably transfected HepG2 cell lines
Jiajun WU ; Yufeng JIANG ; Chao WU ; Ying MA ; Ning CHEN ; Lifenfang TAO ; Yulu ZHANG ; Xianglong ZHAO ; Yan YANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2016;32(6):825-831
Aim Toconstructthreeplasmidsincluding Smad3 WT,Smad3 EPSM and Smad3 3S-A stable transfection in HepG2 cell lines to investigate phospho-domains of Snad3(pSmad3C or pSmad3L),their pro-tein expression and roles in HepG2 cell proliferation, apoptosisandcellcycle.Methods Threeplasmidsin-cluding Smad3 WT (Carry the wild Smad3 gene ), Smad3 EPSM(Carry the mutated phosphorylation site in linker region of Smad3 gene)and Smad3 3S-A(Car-ry the mutated phosphorylation site in C-terminal of Smad3 gene)were respectively transfected into HepG2 cells by using a liposome transfection reagent.Verifi-cation of positive cells was done by screening with G418 via co-culture.Transfection efficiency was deter-mined by Western blot.Cell proliferation was induced by exogenous TGF-β1 in the respective stably transfect-ed HepG2 cell lines.Cell proliferation was monitored by MTT.Cell cycle and apoptosis were determined by flowcytometry(FCM).Results Therewaselevated protein expression of the respective phospho-domain sites in the stably transfected HepG2 cells for Smad3 WT(C-terminus and Linker),Smad3 EPSM(C-termi-nus)and Smad3 3S-A(Linker),which indicated suc-cessful stable transfection of HepG2 cell lines.The re-sults from MTT experiment showed that TGF-β1 could induce proliferation of HepG2 cells with or without the transfection of Smad3 WT,Smad3 EPSM and Smad3 3S-A plasmids,meanwhile transfected Smad3 EPSM plasmids could significantly inhibit proliferation of HepG2 cells induced by TGF-β1 , and transfected Smad3 3S-A plasmids accelerate proliferation of HepG2 cells induced by TGF-β1 .Cell cycle analysis showed that the G0/G1 phase of HepG2 cells with stable trans-fection of Smad3 EPSM plasmid increased compared with HepG2 cells with or without stable transfection of Smad3 WT plasmid,meanwhile the G2/M phase of HepG2 cells with stable transfection of Smad3 3 S-A plasmid increased.Compared with Smad3 WT trans-fected cells, apoptosis in Smad3 EPSM transfected cells was markedly increased,while that of Smad3 3S-Atransfectedcellsdecreased.Conclusions Thethree plasmids of Smad3 WT,Smad3 EPSM and Smad3 3S-A stably transfected HepG2 cell lines have been suc-cessively constructed.The construction of three plas-mids transfected HepG2 cell lines provides the research foundation for studying medical as well as possible reg-ulatory mechanism of pSmad3 C/pSmad3 L.
5. Application value of intracranial vascular hemodynamics in neonatal subependymal hemorrhage
Haojie NING ; Dezhan WEI ; Jieying CHEN ; Xueli WU ; Feng ZHANG ; Yulu CHENG ; Hongji XIE
Journal of Chinese Physician 2020;22(1):59-62
Objective:
To explore the related factors of subependymal hemorrhage (SEH) and cerebral hemodynamic changes.
Methods:
From October 2012 to October 2017, 200 cases of children with subependymal hemorrhage diagnosed by ultrasound in our department of pediatrics were selected as the observation group , and a total of 150 children who were admitted to the Department of Pediatrics in the same period due to craniocerebral diseases and other serious diseases were selected as control group. The independent risk factors of the children in the observation group were analyzed, and the difference of the maximum systolic blood flow velocity (SV), the diastolic maximum flow velocity (DV), the systolic and diastolic velocity ratio (S/D), the resistance index (RI), and the pulsatile index (PI) were compared between the two groups.
Results:
Neonatal asphyxia, preterm birth, acidosis, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS), patent ductus arteriosus and coagulation dysfunction were independent risk factors for subependymal hemorrhage. The bleeding side SV and DV of the observation group were higher than those of the control group, with statistically significant difference (
6.Mechanism of telomerase in affecting biological characteristics of gastric cancer
Yulu WANG ; Junmin ZHU ; Zhiyao HAN ; Senhuan WANG ; Youxi JIANG ; Minmin ZHANG ; Gang CHEN
International Journal of Surgery 2024;51(1):66-72
Gastric cancer is one of the major diseases threatening human health, with a high incidence and a low early diagnostic rate. There are many bottlenecks encountered during its treatment. Consequently, improving the early diagnostic rate and exploring new therapeutic targets are currently urgent challenges that need to be addressed. Telomerase is undetectable in normal tissues, but it exhibits high specificity and sensitivity in most cancers and has a definite correlation with prognosis. It may serve as a serum tumor marker and prognostic indicator. Human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) gene polymorphism can regulate the susceptibility of people to gastric cancer, and affect the occurrence, development, proliferation and apoptosis of gastric cancer through its target gene. Substances such as resistin, visfatin, G-quadruplex and methylenedioxyaniline can affect the occurrence and development of gastric cancer by regulating telomerase expression. The mechanism by which hTERT regulates tumor invasion and metastasis is currently unclear, so elucidating its mechanism is of great significance.This paper will review the research progress of this mechanism in recent years.
7.Preliminary exploration of 3D printed individualized applicator for 3D-image-guided intracavitary HDR-brachytherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Yiqiang TANG ; Lei ZENG ; Fan AO ; Yulu LIAO ; Min HUANG ; Shulan CHEN ; Xiaowei RAO ; Jingao LI
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2020;29(3):211-214
Objective To explore the feasibility of 3D printed individualized applicator for the intracavitary HDR-brachytherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.Methods CT scan was performed in 1 case of recurrent rT1 nasopharyngeal carcinoma and 1 case of T2 residual nasopharyngeal carcinoma and the obtained images were transmitted to 3D image processing software.The geometric contour parameters of the nasopharyngeal cavity were obtained and a pipeline was designed to make it close to the recurrent gross tumor volume (rGTV).Individualized cavity applicators were created by using 3D printer.The applicator was inserted into the patient's nasopharyngeal cavity through oral cavity.The source tube and false source were inserted into the preset pipe of the applicator.CT scan was performed again and the images were transmitted to the 3D brachytherapy planning system.Mter delineating the target volume and organ at risk,treatment plan was optimized.After completing the first treatment,the applicator was removed.Before second treatment in a few days,CT scan was reviewed to confirm whether the position was correct.Results When the applicator was inserted into the nasopharyngeal cavity,it could be fully aligned with the nasopharyngeal wall and self-fixed without additional fixation measures.Comparing the location of false source in multiple reviews of CT scan,the error was ≤ 1 mm.No significant discomfort was reported throughout the treatment.In optimized three-dimensional treatment,100% prescription dose curve included the full rGTV,maximum dose of the brain stem and spinal cord was<30% prescription dose.Recurrent patients were given with a prescription dose of DT 40Gy/8 fractions/4 weeks and patients with residual tumors were given with 12Gy/2 fractions/1 week.No tumor recurrence was observed at postoperative 3 months in two cases.Conclusions The 3D printed individualized nasopharyngeal intracavitary applicator has the advantages of self-fixation,accurate location,good repeatability and good patient tolerance.The short-term outcome is effective,whereas its long-term clinical effect and adverse reactions need to be further observed.
8.Clinical application value of surgical classification and pelvic floor reconstruction in pelvic exenteration for locally recurrent or advanced rectal cancer
Guoliang CHEN ; Yulu WANG ; Xin ZHANG ; Yu TAO ; Yahuang SUN ; Junnan CHEN ; Siqi WANG ; Ning SU ; Zhiguo WANG ; Jian ZHANG
Tumor 2023;43(5):394-403
Objective:To investigate the value of surgical classification and pelvic floor reconstruction in pelvic exenteration for locally recurrent or locally advanced rectal cancer. Methods:A retrospective descriptive study method was used.Perioperative data were collected from 67 consecutive patients with locally advanced or locally recurrent rectal cancer who underwent pelvic exenteration at the Department of Anorectal Surgery,the Second Affiliated Hospital of Navy Military Medical University between November 2021 and November 2022 through the Chinese Combined Pelvic Exenteration Case Database for rectal cancer.The surgical range was divided into two categories:mainly localized in the pelvic cavity(48 cases)and combined with resection of the main tissue of the pelvic wall(1 9 cases).Outcome indexes included:(1)preoperative general data of patients;(2)intraoperative conditions;(3)postoperative recovery and complications(postoperative complications were evaluated by international Clavien-Dindo classification);(4)follow-up(outpatient and telephone follow-up were used to understand the postoperative survival,tumor recurrence and metastasis of patients,and the follow-up time was up to February 28,2023 or the case died).Measurement data are expressed by median(range),and enumeration data are expressed by example(%). Results:In the pelvic resection group,the median age of 48 patients was 57.5 years(range:31-82 years);29 were males and 19 were females;26 of them had locally advanced rectal cancer and 22 had locally recurrent rectal cancer;39 had a history of chemotherapy,immunotherapy or targeted therapy,and 26 had a history of radiotherapy;the median operation time was 425 min(range:240-1 020 min);the median intraoperative blood loss was 500 mL(range:200-4 000 mL);the median time to recovery of intestinal function was 3 d(range:1-9 d);the median recovery time of empty pelvis syndrome was 25.3 d(range:5-105 d);43 patients had postoperative complications<grade Ⅲ,and of the 5 patients with ≥ grade Ⅲcomplications,2 died of multiple organ failure 7 d after operation,2 patients had surgical hemostasis for massive hemorrhage of pelvic floor wounds after operation,and 1 patient recovered from postoperative respiratory failure after rescue.In the combined pelvic wall resection group,the median age of 1 9 patients was 54.5 years(range:43-76 years);9 were males and 10 were females;4 patients had locally advanced rectal cancer and 15 patients had locally recurrent rectal cancer,all of whom had a history of chemotherapy,immunotherapy or targeted therapy,and 1 5 patients had a history of radiotherapy;the median operation time was 580 min(range:360-960 min);the median intraoperative blood loss was 1 600 mL(range:400-4 000 mL);the median intestinal function recovery time was 3 d(range:2-7 d);the median empty pelvis syndrome recovery time was 62.3 d(range:7-120 d);15 patients had postoperative complications<grade Ⅲ,and of the 4 patients with grade ≥ Ⅲ,3 patients had surgical hemostatis for postoperative pelvic floor wound bleeding and 1 patient recovered after the second operation for intestinal obstruction.As of February 28,2023 or death,67 patients were followed up for a median of 7.5 months(range:3-1 5 months),and 3 patients died 3-8 months after operation due to rapid tumor progression,severe urinary tract infection,and sudden heart disease during the follow-up period.The remaining 62 cases survived. Conclusion:The surgical classification has guiding significance for preoperative surgical planning in patients with locally advanced or locally recurrent rectal cancer who undergo combined pelvic exenteration,and the method of pelvic floor reconstruction based on biological mesh is safe and feasible in combined pelvic exenteration for locally advanced or locally recurrent rectal cancer.
9.Research progress of CD4+T cells in influenza virus infection-induced cytokine storm and acute lung injury
Jiawang HUANG ; Xinyue MA ; Mengchen ZHU ; Weirong LIU ; Yulu CHEN ; Ling LI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2023;39(12):2666-2671
As the main weapon of cellular immunity,CD4+ T cells play a vital role in controlling and eliminating infections,and are an important barrier for the body to resist infections.Respiratory tract infectious diseases caused by influenza virus infection have extremely high infectivity,morbidity and mortality.The infection mechanism is relatively complicated and has not been fully ex-plained.The exuberant immune response induced by the body after influenza virus infection is described as a"cytokine storm"which is related to pro-inflammatory cytokines and tissue damage,which may eventually lead to acute lung injury.Therefore,this article sum-marizes the current research progress,focusing on the mechanism of CD4+T cells in the cytokine storm induced by influenza virus in-fection and the impact of acute lung injury,providing relevant ideas and theoretical guidance for follow-up research,with a view to the disease caused by influenza virus bring new and effective methods of diagnosis and treatment.
10.Research on the application effect of OBE concept on the teaching of otorhinolaryngology nursing
Jie LIU ; Fanghong XIE ; Yin ZHOU ; Yulu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(2):232-236
Objective:To observe the application effect of outcome-based education (OBE) concept on the teaching of otorhinolaryngology nursing.Methods:A total of 97 nursing interns from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology in The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University were selected as the research objects. Among them, 46 ones from March 2017 to February 2019 were collected as the control group, and 51 ones from March 2019 to February 2021 as the observation group. The control group adopted traditional nursing clinical teaching, and the observation group adopted the nursing clinical teaching based on the OBE concept. All the nursing students had an internship for 3 weeks, and had an evaluation in terms of the clinical communication ability of the two groups of nursing students when they leave the department (the nursing students' clinical communication ability assessment scale), the daily life problem solving ability (simplified Chinese version of the daily life problem solving questionnaire), theoretical and operational assessment results, and the internship satisfaction (nursing student internship satisfaction scale). SPSS 19.0 was used for independent-sample t test. Results:When leaving the department, the observation group's clinical communication ability scores were significantly higher than those of the control group in such dimensions as establishing a harmonious relationship, keen listening, confirming patient problems, participating together, transmitting effective information, and verifying feelings ( P<0.05). The scores of simplified Chinese version of the daily life problem solving questionnaire of rational problem solving and positive problem orientation of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group ( P<0.05), while the scores of negative problem orientation, avoidance style and impulsivity/carelessness style were significantly lower than those of the control group ( P<0.05). The scores of theoretical and operational evaluations of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group ( P<0.05). The practice satisfaction scores on each dimension of the observation group, including clinical teaching, classroom teaching, and internship plan, support and resources were significantly higher than those of the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:The OBE concept applied in the teaching of otorhinolaryngology nursing can enhance the clinical communication ability and daily life problem-solving ability of nursing students, increase the theoretical and operational assessment results, and improve the satisfaction of internship.