1.Effect of Shengdeye on anti-fatigue and the memory in mice
Yuqing XU ; Li TIAN ; Liping LI
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2001;17(8):778-
AIM: Shengdeye is a kind of medicinal wine. It is fermented with 30 kinds of medicinal herbs such as glossy ganoderma, pilose antler, panax, medlar and sorghum. This study aimed to observe the effects of Shengdeye on anti-fatigue and memory in mice.METHODS: The mice were fed with Shengdeye 5 ml*kg-1 and 2.5 ml*kg-1 2 times per day. After 7 days, the mice were examined on anoxia-resistant and swimming test for anti-fatigue and step down test for memory.RESULTS: The anoxia-resistant of shengdege group was apparently longer than that of the control group [(29.60±1.36) min vs (24.40±3.13) min, P<0.01], and the swimming time was sharply increased [(142.6±53.8) min for 2.5 ml*kg-1 and (162.9±43.5) min for 5 ml*kg-1 vs (94.9±39.1) min, P<0.05]. The error times of shengdege group was lower than that of the control [(1.5±1.4) times and (2.3±1.3) times vs (3.7±1.1) times, P<0.01]. The delitescence of two group were sharply prolonged [(136.8±50.1) s, and (128.0±41.5) s vs (50.2±42.9) s, P<0.01].CONCLUSION: The results indicated that Shengdeye had an anti-fatigne effect and increased the faculty of memory. The experiment of acute toxicity showed that the medicinal herbs in Shyengdeye were safe.
2.Expression of mTOR in breast cancer and the effect of mTOR inhibitor on the cell prolofera-tion and apoptosis of breast cancer cells
Yuanyuan LI ; Hongyan TIAN ; Yuqing LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2014;(9):971-974
Purpose To investigate the expression of mTOR in breast cancer, and to observe the effect of CCI-779 on proliferation and apoptosis of MDA-MB-231 cell. Methods Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of mTOR protein in breast cancer tissue and MDA-MB-231 cell. MTT method was used to show effect of CCI-779 on proliferation of MDA-MB-231 cell. Annex-inV-FITC/PI method was used to show effect of CCI-779 on apoptosis of MDA-MB-231 cell. Results 54.9% in 71 cases of breast cancer tissue could express mTOR protein, the expression was significantly higher than in 32 cases of normal tissue (21.9%), mTOR protein was also detected in MDA-MB-231 cell, CCI-779 could inhibit the proliferation of MDA-MB-231 cell, and show a dose-and time-dependent, but CCI-779 could not induce apoptosis of MDA-MB-231 with AnnexinV-FITC/PI assay. Conclusion mTOR is closely related to the formation of breast cancer, CCI-779 has strong activity against MDA-MB-231 cell, it has prospect for treatment of breast cancer in the future.
3.Behavioral research on the influence of anxiety on risk decision-making
Yuqing TIAN ; Lefei TENG ; Xuezhi HONG ; Yan LIU ; Xi TAN
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2015;24(9):835-837
Objective To explore the differences in behavior of anxiety individuals and the normal control under different feedback (positive feedback,negative feedback).Methods 400 university students were investigated using self-rating anxiety scale(SAS) and state anxiety inventory (SAI) and the data were analyzed with balloon analogue risk task.Results The score of anxiety group(24.28±6.12) was significantly lower (t=-2.25,P<0.05) than that of control group(29.80±7.26) in the number of busting balloons.But in the number of busting balloons of positive and negative feedback condition,scores of anxiety group and control group were not significantly different(t=-1.82,P>0.05;t=-1.78,P>0.05).Conclusions Influence of anxiety on decision-making often manifests as risk aversion.
4.Comparative analysis of epidemic characteristics and prevention and control measures of Corona virus disease 2019 in Russian Federation
Yuqing TIAN ; Yan LIU ; Dandan LI ; Mingyu ZHANG ; Dianjun SUN
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2021;40(5):419-425
Objective:This article analyzes the epidemic situation and characteristics of Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Russian Federation (referred to as Russia), summarizes the effective measures and problems exposed by Russia to deal with COVID-19, so as to provide reference for our country's epidemic prevention and control, and seek the direction of cooperation under the background of Sino Russia scientific and technological innovation in view of public health emergency.Methods:The epidemic characteristics and prevention and control measures were analyzed based on the data released by official authoritative news media such as Sputnik News Agency & Radio and Stopcoronavirus Website.Results:Russia's first confirmed case was on January 31, 2020 and its first peak of epidemic outbreak was on May 10, 2020. Thanks to a series of prevention and control measures and isolation and detection systems established by the Russia government according with national conditions, such as establishment of COVID-19 medical treatment centers, restrictions on alcohol sales, and the accelerating development of the vaccine and test kit the epidemic was basically controlled at the end of August in 2020. In September, Russia saw the second peak of the outbreak of COVID-19.Conclusions:The fatality rate of COVID-19 in Russia has been at a low level. Therefore, its prevention and control measures, experience and even its deficiencies are worth of learning by China. And we should also strengthen cooperation with Russia in the field of vaccine research and development and its clinical trials.
5.Association between activity of hand, foot and mouth disease and meteorological factors in Suzhou
Zhengrong CHEN ; Wei JI ; Yuqing WANG ; Yongdong YAN ; Weifang ZHOU ; Xiaoxing KONG ; Jianmei TIAN ; Yan ZHU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2012;30(10):609-612
Objective To study the association between activity of hand,foot and mouth disease (HFMD) and the meteorological factors in Suzhou.Methods A total of 17 653 children diagnosed with HFMD in Children's Hospital Affiliated to Suzhou University during 2008 to 2011 were enrolled.The meteorological factors in(c)luding mean temperature,relative humidity,rainfall amount,sum of sunshine and mean wind velocity during Jan 2008 to Dec 2011 were collected monthly.Numeration data were analyzed using chi square or Fisher exact test.Normal distribution data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and non-normal distribution data were analyzed using Spearman rank correlation.Results HFMD could be found all over the year and had obvious seasonality which peaked in Summer,followed by Spring and Autumn and HFMD decreased markedly in Winter.The activity of HFMD was positive correlated with mean temperature(r=0.716,P<0.01),wind velocity (r=0.630,P<0.01),rainfall(r=0.477,P<0.01) and sum of sunshine(r=0.311,P<0.05).No statistical significance was observed between relative humidity and HFMD(r =0.276,P>0.05).Multivariate stepwise regression analysis showed that only mean temperature and rainfall were associated with HFMD and mean temperature had stronger influence on HFMD than rainfall (t =4.687,P < 0.01 ; t =2.258,P < 0.05).Conclusions HFMD has obvious seasonality.Mean temperature and rainfall are the main factors affecting this seasonality.
6.Treatment of upper urinary tract calculi with flexible cystoscope conducted holmium laser lithotripsy via percutaneous nephrostomy
Jian LU ; Chunlei XIAO ; Lulin MA ; Shenrong ZHUANG ; Yuqing LIU ; Xiaojun TIAN ; Rongxin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2008;29(5):326-328
Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of flexible cystoscope conducted holmium laser lithotripsy via percutaneous nephrostomy in the treatment of upper urinary tract calculi.Methods The flexible cystoscope conducted holmium laser lithotripsy via percutaneous nephrostomy was performed on 26 patients from Jul 2005 to Jan 2007. Among these patients, 8 had bilateral renal calculi and ureteral calculi, 5 had multiple renal calculi, 4 had renal calyx calculi and 9 had ureteral calculi. The average diameter of the calculus was 2.2 cm (range from 1.0-3.2 cm). Four patients had mild hydronephrosis, others had moderate or severe hydronephrosis. Insufficient renal function was noted in 13 cases. The procedure was performed via a single tract through the middle calyx under the ultrasonic guidance in all cases.Results Twenty-two cases achieved stone free at primary procedure, secondary procedure was needed in 4 cases. A 18 F tract was used in 18 cases and 24 F tract was used in the left 8 cases. The average operation time was 72 min, stone-free rate was 96.2%(25/26),and there was no blood transfusion. One patient had fever after the procedure and recovered 2 days after the administration of antibiotics. No other complication was recorded. In an average 11 month follow-up in 22 patients, hydronephrosis reduction was significant observed by ultrasound scan. No calculus relapse was found.Conclusions Flexible cystoscope conducted holmium laser lithotripsy via percutaneous nephrostomy is an effective and minimally invasive technique for the treatment of upper urinary tract calculus. It has the advantages in dealing with the calyx and ureteral calculus located in the proximal or middle segment as well.
7.Percutaneous vertebroplasty for treatment of Kümmel's disease with vacuum signs
Yonggang XING ; Qin LI ; Yuqing SUN ; Guilin ZHANG ; Jianping MAO ; Wei TIAN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2009;11(9):841-844
Objective To study the clinical outcome of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) for the s disease who had been suffering severe back pain even after conservative therapy for months were treated with PVP. Their preoperative CT images indicated nonunion of factures and "vacuum signs". Dynamic X-ray films demonstrated formation of pseudoarthrosis in the involved vertebral bodies in some eases. Their back pain was evaluated with visual analogue scale (VAS). Their preoperative and postoperative VAS scores and radiological indexes were compared. Results The mean VAS scores were 7.0±1.2 preoperatively, but 3.1±1.5 at the follow-up (P < 0.05) . The height of anterior margin of involved vertebral body was (2.1±0.3) cm pre-operatively, but (2.3±0.2) cm at the follow-up (P < 0.05). The ratio of anterior margin height to posterior margin height of the involved vertebral body was 0. 67±0. 10, but 0.84±0.08 at the follow-up (P<0.05), The focal kyphosis angle was 27.3°± 6.4° preoperatively but 20.7°±5.0° at the follow-up (P < 0.05). No pulmonary embolisms or neurological injuries happened. Conclusion PVP is an effective method for anterior margin of the involved vertebral body partially, and decrease the focal kyphosis.
8.Phenotype, genotype and ultrastructural findings in a pedigree with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis
Xibao ZHANG ; Xuemei LI ; Yuqing HE ; Xin ZHOU ; Quan LUO ; Xin TIAN ; Ling LIN
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2010;43(8):558-561
Objective To investigate the clinical phenotype, genotype and ultrastructural features in a pedigree with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis. Methods Patients were examined for clinical manifestation. PCR was carried out to amplify all the 15 exons and adjacent splice sites of TGM1 gene followed by bidirectional sequencing. Skin samples were taken by biopsy from the back of the proband, fixed in 3% glu-taraldehyde for transmission electron microscopy. Results The proband presented an intermediate clinical phenotype between lamellar ichthyosis (LI) and non-bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (NCIE), while his brother manifested as a collodion baby. A C551T heterozygous mutation which located in the third exon of TGM1 gene and resulted in a substitution of arginine by cysteine at codon 143 (R143C), was detected in the proband, his brother and father. Meanwhile, another heterozygous C-to-T transition at position 759 causing a substitution of serine by phenylalanine at codon 212 (S212F), was noted in the proband, his brother and mother. Electron microscopy revealed not only features of ichthyosis congenital type Ⅲ but also those of ichthyosis congenital type Ⅱ in lesions of the proband. Conclusions The patients in this pedigree carry compound heterozygous mutations, i.e. R143C, a hot missense mutation, as well as a de novo mutation S212F. The proband, who harbors mutations in the TGM1 gene, shows electron microscopic features characteristic not only of ichthyosis congenital type Ⅱ but also of ichthyosis congenital type Ⅲ.
9.Practices and experiences of training high-competence specialists in the hospital
Yuhua MA ; Yuqing SUN ; Peng ZHENG ; Yajun LIU ; Wei TIAN ; Yunfeng XU ; Xiaoguang HAN
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2015;(3):226-228
High-competence specialists are elites among health professionals.By means of the authoritative training system,the hospital took such measures as,strengthened management,rotary training without fixed posts,and cross training.Efforts of 8 years have helped the hospital to establish a high-competence specialists team,a good academic atmosphere,and enhanced capacity of disciplines. Key experiences of the hospital in this process include well-identified objectives,well-designed training programs, strict supervision of training process, and establishment of long-term management mechanism.
10.Gab2 promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition in breast cancer through GSK-3β/Snail signaling pathway
Hongyan TIAN ; Xiao LI ; Zhiliang SUN ; Hongli LI ; Yuqing LIU ; Chonggao YIN
China Oncology 2016;26(2):134-139
Background and purpose:More and more evidence has showed that Grb2 binding protein-2 (Gab2) is associated with tumor invasion and metastasis. However, the relationship between Gab2 and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in breast cancer is not clear. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Gab2 on EMT markers and the mechanism of Gab2 on breast cancer invasion and metastasis.Methods:Immunohistochemical methods were used to detect the expressions of Gab2, E-cadherin and vimentin in 80 cases of breast cancer tissues, and the correlations between them were analyzed. Western blot was used to detect the expression of Gab2 in breast tissues. After MDA-MB-231 cells were transfected with siRNA plasmid, wound healing assay was used to detect the invasive ability of transfected cells induced by epithelial growth factor (EGF) in vitro. Then Western blot was used to analyze the protein expressions of E-cadherin, vimentin, phosphorylated GSK-3β (p-GSK-3β) and nuclear Snail.Results:Gab2 was negatively correlated with the expression of E-cadherin and positively correlated with the expression of vimentin in breast cancer tissues (P<0.05). The expression of Gab2 in breast cancer tissues was higher than that in normal breast tissues adjacent to breast cancer. In vitro, Gab2 expression was significantly knocked down in MDA-MB-231 cells transfected with Gab2 siRNA plasmid (SiGab2/MDA-MB-231cells). Meanwhile, the invasive ability of SiGab2/MDA-MB-231cells was decreased with EGF stimulation. The expression of E-cadherin was increased in SiGab2/MDA-MB-231cells. However, the expressions of vimentin, p-GSK-3β and nuclear Snail were decreased in SiGab2/MDA-MB-231cells.Conclusion:Gab2 can promote the invasion and metastasis of breast cancer by EMT through GSK-3β/Snail signaling pathway.