1.Studies on the effects of different doses of X-irradiation on the response of Leydig cells to hCG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(03):-
The present paper reports the effects of low and high doses of X-irradiation on hCG-induced testosterone secretion in cultured rat Leydig cells. The Leydig cells harvested from testis in immature rats were exposed to 25, 50, 75, 100, 250 mGy and 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 Gy X-irradiation at a dose-rate of 12.5 mGy/min and 0.51 Gy/min respectively after a preincubation for 24h. The cells were stimulated with 0.025 or 0.05 i.u./ml of hCG for 48 h in culture after X-irradiation. In low dose irradiated Leydig cells, the response to 0.05 i.u./ml of hCG in both 25 and 50 mGy groups was significantly higher than that of the control. No significant changes were found in response to 0.025 i.u./ml hCG in all the low dose groups. In high dose irradiated Leydig cells, the response to either 0,025 or 0.05 i.u./ml hCG was significantly inhibited in a dose-dependent manner. It is concluded that low dose ionizing irradiation acts synergistically with hCG in stimulation of testosterone production, while higher doses inhibit its secretion. The possible mechanisms of these effects were discussed.
2.The expressions and clinical significance of STAT3, Bcl-2, and MMP2 in colorectal adenomas and adenocarcinomas
Journal of Chinese Physician 2013;15(11):1478-1481
Objective To investigate the expressions of signal transducer and activator of transcription factor 3 (STAT3),Bcl-2,and matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) in colorectal adenomas and adenocarcinomas,and the relationship of those factors with the colorectal clinicopathological features and prognosis of intestinal adenocarcinomas,and explore their roles in invasion,metastasis,and prognosis of a colorectal cancer.Methods The samples were selected from Dongyang City People's Hospital from January 2011 to January 2012,including 50 cases of paraffin-coded colorectal mucosas with chronic inflammation,50 cases of paraffincoded colorectal adenomas,and 100 cases of paraffin-coded colorectal adenocarcinomas (35 cases with metastasis and 65 cases without distant metastasis).Envison two method was used to detect the expressions of STAT3,Bcl-2,and MMP2 in each sample.Results The expressions of STAT3,Bcl-2,and MMP2 in colorectal adenomas and adenocarcinomas were significantly higher than those in colorectal mucosas with chronic inflammation (P < 0.05).The expressions of STAT3 and MMP2 in colorectal adenocarcinomas with distant metastasis were significantly higher than that those without distant metastasis (P < 0.05).The expression of BCL-2 had no significant difference between colorectal adenocarcinomas with and without distant metastasis (P > 0.05).Conclusions STAT3,Bcl-2 and MMP2 were associated with occurrence and development of colorectal carcinoma.STAT3 was associated with distant metastasis of colorectal carcinoma and might indicate a poor prognosis.STAT3 might be used as a candidate clinical sign for recurrence,metastasis,and poor survival prognosis of colorectal adenocarcinoma.
3.Effect of Pregnancy and Delivery on the Pelvic Floor Function
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2010;26(4):304-306
Objective:To investigate the change of petvic floor function in the third trimester of pregnancy and early postpartum.Methods :46 pregnant women in the third trimester in our hosprtal from July to October 2007 were randomly selected.In late pregnancy, 6 ~8 weeks and 12 ~14 weeks after delivery, the incidenca of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and bladder neck mobility in different stage of puerperium was carried out.They were respectively given score, protectrve pad experiment, ultrasonic testing residual urine and peri-neum ultrasound examination.An anarysis on their.Results :The incidence of SUI that diagnosis by POP-Q or POP-Q combined with pat test was 47.83% ,39.13% respectively in late pregnancy group;21.74% ,15.22% in 6 ~8 weeks after delivery;17.24%.13.7g% in 12 ~14 weeks after delivery.The difference between late pregnancy group and 6~8 waeks after delivery group was statistical significance (P<0.05).There was no significantly difference between 6 ~8 weeks and 12 ~14 weeks after delivery groups(P>0.05).There was significant difference between 6 ~ 8 weeks and 12~14 weeks after delivery group while compared the bladder neck angle[(88.11± 13.36)° vs(82.17 ±10.28)°]with the bladder neck rotation angle[(21.67 ±10.64) ° vs (16.79±8.57) °].Conclusions :Pregnancy and delivery can damage the function of pelvic floor, which has certain rehabilitation after delivery.
4.Advance of treatment for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2008;17(5):391-394
Multiple myeloma is a plasma cell malignancy.At diagnosis,most patients are older than 65 years,In newly diagnosed myeloma patients younger than 65 years,high-dose of melphalan followed by autologous stem cell transplantation(ASCT)is regarded as the standard treatment.In elderly patients,usually older than 65 years,oral melphalan and prednisone(MP)has been considered as the standard regimen recently.However,the discovery of thalidomide,lenalidomide,and the proteasome inhibitor bortezomib will increase the effect of clinical treatment.This review will summarize literatures and focus on the treatment of newly diagnosed myeloma.
5.The relationship between pulmonary function or metabolic indexes in overweight or obesity adults
Clinical Medicine of China 2014;30(1):44-48
Objective To investigate the relationship of pulmonary function and metabolic indexes in overweight as well as obesity people.Methods Three hundred and five health examination adults were selected as our subjects.The basic parameters,metabolic indexes and pulmonary function were measured.Of which,pulmonary function indexes include forced vital capacity (FVC),forced expiratory volume in one(FEV1),peak expiratory flow(PEF),the ratio of the forced expiratory volume in the first one second to the forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC),the ratio of the forced expiratory volume in the first one second to the vital capacity(FEV1/VC),maximal expiratory flow after 50% of the FVC (MEF50),maximal expiratory flow after 25% of the FVC (MEF25),and each index value of lung function was expressed the ratio of the measured value/the predictive value.Metabolic indexes include triglycerides (TG),total cholesterol (TC),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C),fasting plasma glucose (FPG)),C-reactive protein (CRP),high-sensitivity C-reactive (hs-CRP),superoxide dismutase(SOD),systoloc blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP).Statistical analysis methods include one-way analysis of variance and Spearman correlation analysis.Results The levels of FVC,FEV1,FEV1/FVC in overweight and the obesity group were (85.74 ± 13.94)% and (82.85±13.34)%,(84.52 ± 14.62)% and (82.74 ± 14.18)%,(103.40 ± 13.05)% and (103.17 ±8.99)%respectively,lower than that of normal weight group [(95.79 ± 26.83) %,(92.65 ± 26.93) %,(99.98± 11.88) %,all P values less than 0.05)].Compared with the normal weight group,the levels of TG,SBP,FPG in overweight group and the obesity group were significantly increased.The levels of LDL-C,DBP,hs-CRP in obesity were (5.05 ± 0.83) rmtmol/L,(86.64 ± 10.49) mmHg,(3.74 ± 5.51) mg/L respectively,higher than that of normal group [(3.08 ±0.96) mmol/L,(77.69 ± 13.20) mmHg,(2.33 ±4.67) mg/L,P <0.05)].SOD activities in overweight and obesity group were (140.82 ± 13.16),(144.89 ± 13.82) U/L respectively,significantly lower than that of normal weight group[(148.64 ± 14.94) U/L,P <0.05)).The levels of SBP,DBP,hs-CRP in the over weight group were (127.77 ± 19.07) mmHg,(80.87 ± 12.21) mmHg,(2.31± 3.73) mg/L),higher than that of obesity group.Among metabolic indices,TG,SBP,DBP,FBG,CRP,hs-CRP and SOD were related with FVC (r =-0.129,-0.129,-0.136,-0.180,-0.220,-0.217 respectively,P < 0.05 or P < 0.01).There was negatively correlated relationship between SBP,FBG,CRP,hs-CRP and FEV1 (r =-0.128,-0.127,-0.148,-0.198 respectively,P <0.05 or P <0.01),So were SBP,CRP,hs-CRP and PEF (r =-0.137,-0.117,-0.133 respectively,P < 0.05).Negatively correlated relationship between hsCRP,SBP and MEF50 were seen (r =-0.126,-0.124,P < 0.05).Meanwhile there was negatively correlated relationship between SOD and FVC,FEV1/FEV,PEF,MEF50 (r =0.149,0.094,0.119,0.141,0.129respectively,P < 0.05 or P < 0.01).Conclusion Impaired pulmonary function and metabolic disorders were showed in the overweight and obesity people.Metabolic indexes were related with pulmonary function.
6.Molecular targeted therapy for breast cancer patients based on Notch signal transduction pathway
Yongqu ZHANG ; Xiaowei DOU ; Guojun ZHANG
Journal of International Oncology 2013;40(9):678-680
Studies show that the Notch signal transduction pathway involves in the regulation and control of cell proliferation,differentiation and apoptosis.Aberrant Notch signaling transduction pathway can induce breast cancer in transgenic mice.High expressions of either Notch receptors or their ligands have been linked to poor prognosis in patients with breast cancer.Inhibition of Notch signal transduction pathway may be beneficial for breast cancer treatment.
7.Hypertension management in acute ischaemic stroke
Qigao ZHANG ; Zhaorong SHI ; Xiaowei ZHU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(10):-
The blood pressure changes is very common in patients with acute ischaemic stroke.However,the optimal management of the blood pressure in acute ischaemic stroke remains unclear.There is a very important clinical significance on how to manage hypertension in acute ischaemic stroke.The review summarizes recent guidelines on blood pressure management after acute ischaemic stroke.The aim of the review is to expound the treated principle of hypertension in acute ischaemic stroke.
8.Effects of magnetic iron oxide-loaded CA-PLGA nanoparticles on HeLa cells
Hongqiu ZHANG ; Xiaowei ZENG ; Lin MEI
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2016;39(3):163-167,前插6
Objective To investigate the effects of magnetic iron-oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles with different skin materials on cytotoxicity against human cervix cancer HeLa cells.Methods The Fe3O4 nanoparticles were prepared by solvent-free dissolving method and then covered with poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and cholic acid (CA)-PLGA respectively.After the characterization,the uptake of nanoparticles by HeLa cells was observed by laser scanning confocal microscopy,and thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide (MTF) assay was used to assess the cytotoxcity of the Fe3O4-loaded nanoparticles against HeLa cells.Results The size of single Fe3O4 nanoparticle was about 7 nm.The Fe3O4-loaded PLGA and CA-PLGA nanoparticles were spherical in shape under transmission electron microscope,around 200 nm in diameter,and the theoretical drug-loading capacity was 10%.At the same Fe3O4 nanoparticles concentration of 25 μg/ml,the Fe3O4-loaded CA-PLGA nanoparticles showed less toxicity than Fe3O4-loaded PLGA nanoparticles.Conclusions Star-shaped copolymer CA-PLGA is promising in decreasing cytotoxicity of magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles and expanding its application in living organisms.
9.Medical monitor purchase decision based on quantitative performance evaluation
Lulu ZHANG ; Qiao TIAO ; Xiaowei SUN
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2017;38(2):135-137,141
Objective To realize scientific allocation of medical monitors in clinical departments by evaluating quantitatively their social and economic benefits.Methods Analyses were executed on social and economic benefit indexes,including number or times of patients involved,utility time,volatility of utilization rate (VOUR),payback period and investment yield.Results Totally 457 monitors were involved in the study from January to June 2015,and the monitors had the number or times of patients being 20,utility time being 383 h,VOUR lower than 10% (except that of February),mean payback period being 0.64 a and yearly mean investment yield being 137%.Conclusion The monitor has to be allocated by the equipment division in case of low social benefit.In case of high social benefit while low economic benefit,the monitor manufactured in China gains advantages due to short payback period,high investment yield and long free warranty time.The foreign monitor with specific function has to be selected in case of high social and economic benefits as well as requirements on special function.
10.Duration of active phase affects delivery mode and pregnancy outcomes
Xiaowei ZHANG ; Ke MA ; Yue DONG
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2013;(3):148-152
Objective To investigate the effects of duration of active phase on delivery mode and pregnancy outcome.Methods Data of 417 women with abnormal active phase identified from 1744 term-birth,singleton,cephalic presentation primiparas who had tried vaginal delivery in Peking University First Hospital from January 1,2009 to December 31,2009 were retrospectively studied.Effects of different durations of protracted active phase on pregnancy outcomes were compared between women with vaginal delivery or cesarean section by Chi square test.Results The incidence of protracted active phase was 23.9% (417/1744); and the incidence of prolonged active phase was 2.9% (50/1744).There were 205 cases of cesarean section and 212 cases of vaginal deliveries.The incidence of neonates hospitalization in Department of Pediatrics in vaginal delivery group with active phase ≥6 h was higher than that of those with active phase <6 h [20.6% (26/126) vs 8.1% (7/86),x2 =6.07,P<0.05].The incidence of intrauterine infection in cesarean section group with active phase <6 h were higher than that of those with active phase ≥6 h [22.7% (30/132) vs 6.8%(5/73),x2 =8.37,P<0.01].In vaginal group with protracted active phase before 6 cm of cervical dilation,the incidences of postpartum hemorrhage (4.8%,9/186),maternal complications (3.8%,7/186) and neonates hospitalization (15.6%,29/186) were similar with those after 6 cm of cervical dilation [6.2% (1/16),x2=0.12; 0.0% (0/16),x2=0.01 and 12.5% (2/16),x2=0.00; all P>0.05] respectively.In cesarean delivery group with cervical dilation ≥6 cm,the incidence of neonates hospitalization was higher than that of those with cervical dilation <6 cm [60.0% (6/10) vs 19.9% (34/171),x2 =8.83,P<0.05].There were no difference in maternal age,gestational age,body mass index at delivery,volume of postpartum hemorrhage and neonatal birth weight between women with cesarean section whose protracted active phase ≥4 h or <4 h when cervical dilation at 3 cm (P> 0.05 respectively).The incidence of neonates hospitalization was low in women whose indication of cesarean section was protracted active phase (11.2%,9/80),while it was high when protracted active phase complicated with intrauterine infection (42.1%,16/38).Conclusions Protracted active phase with cervical dilation less than 6 cm might not need active management if neither the mother nor the fetus is compromised.The infants born vaginally should be closely monitored if the active phase is over 6 h.