1.Management of the central universities fundamental research funds in PUMC
Jingwen CAO ; Yumei ZHOU ; Xuan PAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2013;(2):99-101
The Union Youth Science & Research Fund was set up by the Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) using the Fundamental Research Funds for the central universities.Education Ministry's National College Special Fund for Basic Science& and Research drafted and implemented its own management rules.The rules standardize the fund's various aspects including its system construction,project classification,implementation terms,outlay management,and project management.In consequence,the rules promoted the young teachers' research on funded-subjects and improved the management level on scientific research projects.
2.The effect of dialysis pipeline combined with predictive nursing strategies in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy patients with maintenance hemodialysis and its influence on complications
Huihui LU ; Qing CAO ; Yumei LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2021;37(15):1146-1151
Objective:To explore the effect of dialysis pipeline nursing group mode combined with predictive nursing measures on hemodialysis efficacy of diabetic nephropathy patients with maintenance hemodialysis (MHD).Methods:A total of 96 patients with MHD of diabetic nephropathy admitted to No. 904 Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of Chinese People's Liberation Army from January 2015 to December 2019 were selected as the research objects and divided into control group and observation group, 48 cases in each group. Patients in the control group were treated with routine dialysis pipeline and other hemodialysis nursing interventions, while patients in the observation group were treated with predictive nursing measures on this basis. The biochemical indexes, psychological state, compliance, incidence of nosocomial infection and complications and nursing satisfaction of the two groups before and after intervention were compared.Results:After the nursing intervention, the blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr), and β2 microglobulin (β2-MG) of the two groups of patients were lower than those before the intervention, and the BUN of the observation group after the intervention, Cr and β2-MG were (12.04±1.98) mmol/L, (451.62±82.49) μmol/L, (13.53±2.31) mg/L, respectively, which were lower than those of the control group (15.82±2.31) mmol/L, (591.35±99.21) μmol/L, (18.83±2.92) mg/L, the difference was statistically significant ( t value was 8.608, 7.503, 9.862, P<0.05). After the intervention, the scores of the treatment compliance subscales of the observation group were 29.06±3.58, 23.42±2.99, 20.11±3.01, 14.76±2.94, which were higher than those of the control group (31.91±3.97, 21.53±3.21, 17.03±2.74, 12.36±3.04), the difference was statistically significant ( t value was 2.985-3.932, P<0.05). After the intervention, the SAS and SDS scores of the two groups were lower than those before the intervention, and the SAS and SDS scores of the observation group after intervention were 39.12±4.82 and 36.43±6.03, which were lower than those of the control group 48.25±5.14, 46.75±5.36, the difference was statistically significant ( t value was 8.997, 8.862, P<0.05). The incidence of nosocomial infections and complications in the observation group were 2.08% (1/48) and 4.17% (2/48), which were significantly lower than those in the control group, 14.58% (7/48) and 18.75% (9/48), The difference was statistically significant ( χ2 value was 4.91, 5.26, P<0.05). The nursing satisfaction degree of the observation group was 95.83% (46/48), which was higher than 72.92% (35/48) of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2 value was 9.56, P<0.05). Conclusions:The dialysis pipeline combined with predictive nursing can improve the psychological state of patients, reduce the incidence of hospital infection and complications, prolong the service life of vascular access, improve the quality of life of hemodialysis patients, improve the relationship between nurses and patients, and create a harmonious atmosphere, which is worthy of clinical promotion and application.
3.D-galactopyranosyl zinc phthalocyanines kill hepatocellular carcinoma cells in vitro and in vivo
Min YAO ; Yaze CHEN ; Bo CAO ; Anni ZHAO ; Yumei RONG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2017;39(5):321-326
Objective To explore the therapeutic efficacy of the water soluable photosensitizer D-galactopyranosyl zinc phthalocyanines (T1)-mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) applied to HepG2 human hepatocellular carcinoma cells in vitro and in vivo,as well as its mechanism.Methods HepG2 cells in their logarithmic growth phase were cultured and divided into different concentrations ofT1 (0 μM,0.06 μM,0.125 μM,0.25 μM,0.5 μM and 1 μM).Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assays were employed to determine the effect of the T1-PDT on the proliferation of the HepG2 cells.Cell apoptosis and necrosis were measured using a cell analyzer with Annexin VFITC/PI/Hochest33342 triple-staining.The reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the mitochondrial membrane potentials of the HepG2 cells were detected using fluorescence microscopy.Confocal microscopic assays were used to observe T1's subcellular localization on the HepG2 cells.Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reactions (RT-PCRs)were used to detect any apoptosis of Bcl-2-and Bax-related genes.H-22-bearing mice were used to calculate the antitumor rate of T1-PDT,and the expression levels of Bcl-2 and Bax mRNA were detected using RT-PCRs.Twenty-four healthy mice were randomly divided into a control group,a low-dose group,a middle-dose group and a high-dose group,each of 6.Each group was given different doses of T1-PDT and the tumor inhibition rate was calculated.Results The MTT assays showed that T1-PDT could significantly inhibit HepG2 cell growth,but T1 or PDT alone had little effect.The confocal microscope assay showed that T1 was mainly localized in the mitochondria in HepG2 cells with little in the lysosome.Cell analyzer results showed that T1-PDT could induce HepG2 apoptosis.The ROS levels of HepG2 cells increased after T1-PDT.The RT-PCR results showed that T1-PDT could increase the expression of Bax and decrease the expression of Bcl-2.The in vivo experiments demonstrated that T1-PDT significantly inhibited the growth of H-22-xenografied tumors.Conclusions T1-mediated PDT has a significant lethal effect on HepG2 cells in vitro and in vitro.The lethal effect of PDT on cancer cells is shown in the apoptosis and can be attributed to T1's subcellular localization in the mitochondria,increasing ROS levels,and regulating apoptosis-related genes.
4.Realization of dose verification tool for IMRT plan based on DPM
Jinfeng CAI ; Hui LIN ; Ruifen CAO ; Yumei DAI ; Xi PEI ; Jun ZHANG ; Gongming XU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2014;34(5):381-385
Objective To build a Monte Carlo dose verification tool for IMRT Plan by implanting an irradiation source model into DPM code and to extend the ability of DPM to calculate any incident angles and irregular-inhomogeneous fields.Methods The virtual source and the energy spectrum unfolded from the accelerator measurement data were used,in combination with optimized intensity maps,to calculate the dose distribution of the irradiation irregular-inhomogeneous field.The irradiation source model of accelerator was substituted by a grid-based surface source.The contour and the intensity distribution of the surface source were optimized by IMRT.The dose calculation was realized by combining the position of the emitter with the fluence map from the IMRT plan.The weight of the emitter was decided by the grid intensity.The direction of the emitter was decided by the combination of the virtual source and the emitting position.The weighted fraction of the emitter was also combined with the flux grid intensity based on the particle transport model of DPM code.Results The accuracy of calculation was verified by comparing with the measured data.It was illustrated that the differences were acceptable (< 2% inside the field,2-3 mm in the penumbra).The dose calculation of irregular field by DPM simulation was also compared with that of FSPB (Finite Size Pencil Beam).The passing rate of gamma analysis was 95.1% for peripheral lung cancer.The regular field and the irregular rotational field were all within permissible range of error.The calculation time of regular fields were less than 2 h,and that of the test of peripheral lung cancer was 160 min.Conclusions The adapted DPM code with its simple irradiation source model is faster than that with classical Monte Carlo procedure.Its computational accuracy and speed satisfy the clinical requiremcnt,and it can be useful as a Monte Carlo dose verification tool for IMRT Plan.
5.Reprogramme-induced genomic stability
Dingya CAO ; Jieliang LI ; Weiqiang LIU ; Wenyin HE ; Wenzhi HE ; Yumei LUO ; Yong FAN ; Xiaofang SUN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(10):1621-1628
BACKGROUND:Some studies have shown that more copy number variations are present in early passage human induced pluripotent stem cells than later passage human human induced pluripotent stem cells, their parental somatic fibroblasts or human embryonic stem cells. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether the reprogramming process itself compromises genomic stability and further explore the efficiency of induced pluripotent stem cellestablishment. METHODS:Using high-resolution Affymetrix CytoScan HD array, we compared copy number variations and loss of heterozygosity in early passage induced pluripotent stem cells with their fibroblast cellorigins from genetic epilepsy patients. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with somatic fibroblasts from genetic epilepsy patient, there was no difference in the loss of heterozygosity between the two types of cells, but more copy number variations were present in early passage human induced pluripotent stem cells which were characterized as microduplication and involved oncogenic genes. Results demonstrate the dynamic nature of genomic abnormalities during reprogramming process and the necessity of frequent monitoring human induced pluripotent stem cells to assure their genomic stability and clinical safety.
6.Pretreatment with proton pump inhibitor increases sensitivity of human gastric adenocarcinoma cell line to antitumor drugs
Min CHEN ; Xiaoping ZOU ; Jun CAO ; Bin ZHANG ; Wenjia LIU ; Yumei WU ; Hai LIN
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2009;29(7):463-467
Objective To investigate whether pantoprazole (PPZ), a proton pump inhibitor,could reverse the transmember pH gradient by inhibiting vacuolar H+-ATPase so as to increase the sensitivity of human gastric adenocarcinoma cell line SGC7901 to antitumor drugs and to evaluate the optimal time of drug administration, dosage of PPZ and the possible mechanism. Methods Western blotting and immunofluorescent staining were used to determine the expression and intracellular distribution of vacuolar H+-ATPase in human gastric adenocarcinoma cell line SGC7901 with or without PPZ pretreatment. 2', 7'-bis-(2-carboxyethyl)-5-(and-6)-carboxyfluorescein, acetoxymethyl ester (BCECF-AM) fluorescent probe was used to measure the intracellular pH value of human gastric adenocarcinoma cell line SGC7901 which pretreated with different dose and time of PPI. Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay and annexin V-fluorescent isothiocyanate-propidium iodide double staining were performed to evaluate the cytotoxic effects and apoptosis of cells treated with antitumor drugs combined with PPZ. Adriamycin (ADR) was used as probe to estimate drug accumulation and retention with PPZ pretreatment. Results After 24 hours, the expression of vacuolar H+-ATPase in cells pretreated with PPZ of 10 μg/ml (1.19±0.03) or 100 μg/ml (0. 70±0.03) was significantly lower than that in blank control (1.53±0. 05), but this expression was increased by pretreatment with PPZ of 1 μg/ml (2.29 +0.06, P<0.05). The inhibitory effects of PPZ (10 μg/ml) on vacuolar H+-ATPase was observed at 6 hours (0.32±0.02)and 12 hours (0. 13±0.02). And it could alter the intracellular distribution of vacuolar H+-ATPase at 24-hours. The intracellular pH value in cells pretreated with PPZ of 10 μg/ml (7.44±0. 09 ) or 100 μg/ml (7.31 ± 0. 06) was significantly decreased in comparison with untreated cells (7.51±0.05, P< 0. 01). After administration of anti-tumor drugs, the viability in SGC7901 cells pretreated with PPZ for 24 hours (58.71%±1.18 %) was significantly lower than that in cells untreated with PPZ (74. 33% ± 1.77%, P<0.05), while thetotal and early apoptotic rates in former cells(80.81% ±1. 16% and 77.52 %±1.13 %, respectively) were significantly higher than those in later cells (26. 42%±1.19% and 23. 18% ±0.92%,respectively,P < 0. 01). And the ADR releasing index in cells treated with PPZ (20, 50 and 100 μg/ml) for 24 hours was obviously lower than that in the blank control (0. 164±0. 013, 0. 162±0.015, 0. 152±0. 012 vs 0. 277±0. 011, respectively, P<0. 01). Conclusion The sensitivity of human gastric adenocarcinoma cell line to antitumor drugs may be increased by pretreatment with PPZ.
7.Preparation and cytotoxicity evaluation of cobalt doped nanotubular implant coating
Can CAO ; Lingzhou ZHAO ; Yanyan SONG ; Yonggang DANG ; Li ZHANG ; Yumei ZHANG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2015;(2):175-179
Objective:To prepare a kind of titanium implant doped with cobalt and to study its cytotoxicity.Methods:The surface of the titanium was anodized to form TiO2 nanotube arrays.Different amount of cobalt was doped by hydrothermal treatment,which was controlled by tuning the hydrothermal treatment duration.The cytotoxicity of the cobalt doped nanotubular implant coating on bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs)was measured by CCK-8.Results:The nanotubular implant coating with different amount of cobalt was fabricated.The proliferation of BMSCs was inhibited by the nanotubular morphology and cobalt doping.Samples formed by hydro-thermal treatment in 0.1 M cobalt acetate showed significantly cytotoxicity.Conclusion:Hydrothermal treatment of anodized titanium is an effective way for developing novel cobalt doped nanotubular implant coating.The proper dose of cobalt doping needs to be further investigated.
8.Qualitative research on the experience of psychiatric care workers involved in job knowledge training
Min ZHANG ; Xinmei CAO ; Yumei TANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2015;21(2):200-202
Objective To investigate the nurses′experience of participating in job training, in order to provide the basis for further higher qualified training.Methods Twelve psychiatric nurses worked in Minhang and Baoshan mental health center of Shanghai during April to October, 2013 were selected by the purpose sampling method.The in-depth interviews were conducted by semi-structured interviews.The data were analyzed using the phenomenological analysis method.Results The workers training experience could be summarized in 5 themes:realizing the importance of job knowledge training, expanding psychiatric expertize, updating the service concept, strengthening the security cautionary and eager for getting communication skills.Conclusions The job knowledge training can develop nurses′professional qualities, enhance their nursing responsibility and promote their connotation.Nursing managers in mental health center should pay more attention to the training, and try to satisfy the nurses′inner needs and improve their comprehensive qualities, so that they would ensure sustained increase of the nursing safety and quality.
9.Cognition and training effect on job knowledge of psychiatric nurses
Min ZHANG ; Xinmei CAO ; Yumei TANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2015;21(5):590-592,593
Objective To improve the psychiatric nursing training and the workers′ quality through investigating the level of psychiatric nurses′ job knowledge. Methods Considering of both theoretical and practical needs, we designed the “Questionnaire of Psychiatric Care Workers′ Job Knowledge”. A total of 97 people in two mental health centers of Shanghai who were working as care workers from September 2012 to March 2013 were selected. The questionnaire was surveyed before training and 6 months′after training. The level of psychiatric care knowledge was compared. Results After the training and mentoring, 8 nurses (8. 25%) were excellent;44 nurses (45. 36%) were fine;42 nurses (43. 30%) were passed;3 nurses (3. 09%) were not passed, which were significantly higher than those before the training (H=121. 09,P<0. 01). After training, the score of job responsibility was (18. 03 ± 1. 54);the score of crisis coping method was (16. 21 ± 1. 63);the score of basic medicine was (15. 33 ± 2. 34);the score of safe maintenance knowledge was (17. 57 ± 1. 77);the score of basic nursing knowledge was (13. 01 ± 2. 39) and the mean score was (80. 20 ± 7. 96), which were significantly higher than those before the training ( t = 12. 98, 11. 38, 17. 10, 18. 57, 12. 00, 19. 01, respectively;P<0. 01 ). Conclusions Phased, diverse education and training is helpful with improving psychiatric care workers′ job knowledge, which may contribute to the team building and professional skills′development of psychiatric nurses. It also can improve the patients′satisfaction for the care workers.
10.Epidemic and clinical characteristics of measles in Northeast China in 2014:an analysis of 1 401 cases
Yuguang YAN ; Yumei MA ; Ni WEI ; Mingxiang ZHANG ; Baiyila HAN ; Yanbo WANG ; Chunying JIN ; Leqiang HAN ; Yongxiang ZHAO ; Yuzhi CAO ; Hong FANG ; Hao HU ; Zheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2015;(5):419-424
Objective To investigate the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of measles in patients of different age groups in Northeast China in 2014.Methods The clinical data of patients with measles in ten hospitals of infectious diseases in Northeast China from January 2014 to June 2014 were collected.Patients were divided into <16 age group and ≥16 age group, and the epidemiology , clinical characteristics, treatment and prognosis of all patients were retrospectively reviewed .SPSS 17.0 was used for data analysis.Results There were 1 401 patients with measles, in which 402 were <16-year old, and 999 were ≥16-year old.Clinical manifestations were mainly maculopapule (100.0%), fever (84.58%), cough (85.80%), Koplik’ s spot (73.23%), pharyngeal hyperemia (71.23%), diarrhea (43.97%), expectoration (40.97%), tears (39.40%) and runny nose (30.55%).The incidences of Koplik’s spot, sputum, pharyngeal hyperemia and diarrhea in <16 age group were lower than those in ≥16 age group (χ2 =8.364, 29.768, 10.953 and 6.701, P<0.05 or <0.01); while the incidence of runny nose was higher than that in ≥16 age group (χ2 =6.703, P<0.05).Abnormalities were found in blood routine examination, C-reactive protein (CRP), liver and kidney function, serum electrolyte levels, myocardial enzymes, and so on.Increasing in WBC, PLT and creatine kinase isoenzyme (CKMB), and decreasing in WBC were observed in 38(9.45%), 122(30.35%), 279(69.40%) and 105(26.12%), patients in <16 age group, which were higher than those in ≥16 age group [45(4.5%), 14(1.40%), 347(34.73%) and 202(20.22%)], and the differences were of statistical significance (χ2 =12.593, 274.033, 139.385 and 5.830, P<0.05 or P<0.01).Increasing in alanine aminotransferase (ALT), CRP, total bilirubin level (TBil), creatine kinase (CK), and decreasing in albumin (Alb), K+, Na+, Cl-were observed in 70(17.41%), 7(1.74%), 38(9.45%), 7(1.74%), and 214(53.23%), 59(14.68%), 45(11.19%), 94(23.38%) patients in <16 age group, which were lower than those in ≥16 age group [668(66.87%), 89(8.91%), 277(27.73%), 714(71.47), and 268(26.83%), 339(33.93%), 642(64.26%), 450 (45.05%)], and the differences were of statistical significance (χ2 =281.230, 23.073, 50.687, 159.740, and 14.674,114.286, 44.268, 271.546, P<0.01).Laryngitis and pneumonia were the most common complications.The incidence of laryngitis in <16 age group was 12.69% (51/402), which was higher than that in ≥16 years group (93/999, 9.31%,χ2 =3.545, P<0.05);while the incidence of spot shadows demonstrated by X-ray in <16 years group ( 72.89%, 121/166 ) was higher than that in ≥16 years group (265/445, 59.55%,χ2 =9.249, P<0.01).Conclusions There are differences in clinical features of measles in patients between <16 age group and ≥16 age group.Basic immunization in children and revaccination in adults should be enhanced to control the epidemics of measles .