1.Significance of K-ras gene status and ras protein expression in immunophenotypic classification of gastric signet ring cell carcinoma
Qiuying XIONG ; Xin XIONG ; Xiuhua HU ; Luxia TU ; Zhenfang XIONG
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(15):2027-2029,2033
Objective To investigate the significance of K-ras gene status and ras protein expression in immunophenotypic classification of gastric signet ring cell carcinoma.Methods The expression of ras protein in 180 cases of gastric signet-ring cell carcinoma was detected by tissue microarray immunohistochemistry.Meanwhile,the mutation in codon 12,13 of K-ras gene was determined by using PCR-based DNA direct sequencing analysis.Results The rate of ras protein expression was 27.8%.The rate of ras protein expression in intestinal phenotype was significantly higher than those in gastric and gastrointestinal phenotypes(P<0.05).The rate of ras protein expression in cases with lymph node metastasis was significantly higher than those in cases without nodal involvement(P<0.05).The rate of ras protein expression was significantly higher in cases with deeper invasion(P<0.05).The frequency of K-ras gene mutation was 22(12.2%).All of them were found in codon 12.The types of mutation included GGT→AGT(1 case),GGT→TGT(1 case),GGT→GCT(2 cases),GGT→GTT(8 cases)and GGT→GAT(10 cases).K-ras mutation was significantly associated with intestinal phenotype(P<0.05).The rates of ras protein expression in cases with mutational type of K-ras gene was higher than those in cases with wild type(P<0.05).The ras protein expression was positively associated with K-ras gene mutation(r=0.61,P<0.05).Conclusion The ras protein expression is correlated with nodal involvement and invasion.K-ras gene mutation and expression of ras protein is related to phenotypic classification,and they might influence the phenotypic transformation in gastric signet ring cell carcinoma.
2.Hemangiosarcoma: report of 5 cases
Xin XIONG ; Zhenfang XIONG ; Luxia TU ; Junfeng YAN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2016;31(6):490-492
Objective To investigate the clinicopathological and immunophenotype features of hemangiosarcoma.Methods The clinical,pathologic features of 5 cases of hemangiosarcoma,admitted in our hospital during 2006-2014,were retrospectively analyzed.Results Tumors were located in the spleen (n =3),liver(n =1),scalp(n =1),tumor metastasis to the lung or marrow was found in 4 cases.Preoperative misdiagnosis as lymphoma,cavernous haemangiomas or parasite cyst was suggested by ultrasonography or CT,and final diagnosis was established by typical pathological pictures.CD34,CD31,FⅧ and Vim were positive in tumor cells while CK,EMA were negative.The survival time of the patients receiving resection only was 2 days,4 months and 13 months.The survival time of the patients receiving operation plus chemotherapy was 6 months or 48 months.Conclusions Hemangiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignant tumor of soft tissue which has poor prognosis.The additional survival benefits provided by chemotherapy remains unproven.
3.Status Quo and Countermeasures on Information Literacy of Undergraduates Majoring in Nursing
Lin FENG ; Zhenfang XIONG ; Shaowu SHENG ; Shusong MAO
Journal of Medical Informatics 2015;(10):87-90
In the paper , a self-designed questionnaire is applied to investigate the status quo of information literacy of students ma -joring in nursing from Classes 2012, 2013 and 2014 in College of Nursing , Hubei University of Chinese Medicine .Based on the analysis of existing problems , it is suggested that the major of nursing informatics should be set up and nursing information courses should be of -fered, including curriculum setting , teacher selection and teaching methods , etc.
4.Effect of Artemisia Argyi Extracting Solution Contained Rat Serum on Eexpression of Transforming Growth Factor-?_1 and Protein Smads in Hepatic Stellate Cells
Zhenfang XIONG ; Weimin WANG ; Xinying FEI ; Chizhi ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1993;0(06):-
Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of Artemisia Argyi extracting solution on anti-hepatic fibrosis.Methods Twenty-four experimental Wistar rats were randomized into four groups:Artemisia group,Danshen group,physiological saline group,and blank control group,with 6 in each.The Artemisia group was treated with 20% Artemisia Argyi extracting solution,the Danshen group with Danshen (salvia) solution,and the physiological saline group with physiological saline by gavage,20ml/kg.After treating three times per day for 3 days,sera were obtained and made a mixture with DMEM to be volume fraction as 5%,10%,and 20%.Effect of different volume fraction of extracting solution on TGF-?1 Smad3 and Smad7 mRNA and protein were detected.Results After treating with 5%,10% and 20% Artemisia Argyi extracting solution contained rat serum for 24h,contrasted to the black control group,the expression of TGF-?1 mRNA level was (0.82?0.03),(0.72?0.03) and (0.67?0.04) times,and the expression of TGF-?1 protein was (0.66?0.09),(0.34?0.05) and (0.31?0.07) times respectively;contrasted to the physiological saline group,the expressions of TGF-?1 mRNA and protein were significantly decreased (P
5. Effects of aerosol inhalation of recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor 2 on the lung tissue of rabbits with severe smoke inhalation injury
Zhonghua FU ; Zhengying JIANG ; Wei SUN ; Zhenfang XIONG ; Xincheng LIAO ; Mingzhuo LIU ; Bin XU ; Guanghua GUO
Chinese Journal of Burns 2018;34(7):466-475
Objective:
To investigate the effect of recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor 2 (rhKGF-2) on lung tissue of rabbits with severe smoke inhalation injury.
Methods:
A total of 120 New Zealand rabbits were divided into 5 groups by random number table after being inflicted with severe smoke inhalation injury, with 24 rats in each group. Rabbits in the simple injury group inhaled air, while rabbits in the injury+phosphate buffer solution (PBS) group inhaled 5 mL PBS once daily for 7 d. Rabbits in injury+1 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group, injury+2 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group, and injury+5 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group received aerosol inhalation of 1 mg/kg, 2 mg/kg, and 5 mg/kg rhKGF-2 (all dissolved in 5 mL PBS) once daily for 7 d, respectively. On treatment day 1, 3, 5, and 7, blood samples were taken from the ear central artery of 6 rabbits in each group. After the blood was taken, the rabbits were sacrificed, and the tracheal carina tissue and lung were collected. Blood pH value, arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2), arterial blood carbon dioxide pressure (PaCO2), and bicarbonate ion were detected by handheld blood analyzer. The expressions of pulmonary surfactant-associated protein A (SP-A) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in lung tissue were detected by Western blotting. Pathomorphology of lung tissue and trachea was observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. Data were processed with analysis of variance of two-way factorial design and Tukey test.
Results:
(1) Compared with those in simple injury group, the blood pH values of rabbits in the latter groups on treatment day 1-7 had no obvious change (
6.The construction and implementation of the modular teaching for nursing students based on WeChat in the comprehensive training before the practice
Guiyuan QIAO ; Zhenfang XIONG ; Caizhen XING ; Xiangrong WANG ; Yunfang LI ; Ling WANG ; Yaxing NAN ; Huijuan HE
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2018;17(1):86-91
Objective To explore the effect of the modular teaching for nursing students based on WeChat in the comprehensive training before the practice.Methods The undergraduate students of nursing were randomly divided into 5 classes,among which class 1,2,3 as the control group,and class 4,5 as the experimental group.The control group used the traditional ‘Case Teaching Method',taking the group as a unit to practice the clinical nursing skills individually;while the experimental group took the method which integrated individual nursing skills and practical materials with humanistic qualities in clinical cases.They conducted practical training by dividing the learning module with the ‘representative patients',using WeChat as the learning and exchange platform andbuilding modular training model.After the training,the results were evaluated by the score sheet for integrated skills,a critical-thinking scale and the learning model questionnaire.The data was analyzed by T-Test and Chi-Square inspection.Results All of the nursing students were willing to use WeChat for autonomous learning.The scores of the nursing students in the experimental group were higher than those in control group in the abilities of judgement,communication,operation and introspection.The difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).In addition to the cognitive maturity,the scores of experimental group were higher than those in control group in the searching for truth,opening mind,abilities of analysis and integration and self-confidence in critical thinking and desire for knowledge,The difference was statistically significant (P<0.05);Also the proportion of experimental group was higher than the control group in students' attitude to study,knowledge acquisition and practical training mode.The difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion The implementation of nodular teaching mode based on WeChat is beneficial to improve the clinical comprehensive ability of nursing students,and help to train the high quality nursing talents who meet the needs of clinical practice.
7.Analysis on causes of hepatic angiosarcoma misdiagnosed as hepatic adenoma and literature review
Deng XIANG ; Gang LIU ; Zhenfang XIONG ; Jianfeng LI ; Junhua AI ; Jun SHI
Chinese Journal of Hepatic Surgery(Electronic Edition) 2018;7(1):61-65
Objective To explore the causes of hepatic angiosarcoma misdiagnosed as hepatic adenoma and review the relevant literature. Methods Clinical data of 1 patient with hepatic angiosarcoma who was misdiagnosed as hepatic adenoma in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University in April 2017 were analyzed retrospectively. The female patient, 47 years old, was hospitalized for the reason of a right hepatic lesion found by physical examination for 1 week. The informed consent of the patient was obtained and the local ethical committee approval was received. Plain and enhanced CT and MRI examination of the upper abdomen indicated a hepatic adenoma with malignant potential, while inflammatory lesion such as hepatic abscess was not excluded. The patient was initially diagnosed with hepatic space-occupying lesion after admission, and possibly a hepatic adenoma. Diagnosis, treatment and the efficacy of the patient were analyzed. Results The patient received right hemihepatectomy in July 2017. The postoperative pathological examination result indicated hepatic angiosarcoma. The patient recovered well after operation, and was discharged on the 8thday after operation. Conclusions Hepatic angiosarcoma is a rare malignant tumor derived from mesenchymal tissue. Its clinical manifestations and laboratory findings are non-typical. It is difficult to differentially diagnose hepatic angiosarcoma from hepatic adenoma, hepatic abscess with imaging findings, and pathological examination is needed for confirmation.
8.Preparation of a Questionnaire on Medical Students’ Cognition Level of Public Health Ethics
Yijing YAN ; Jing SHU ; Zhenfang XIONG ; Lili LIANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2023;36(11):1253-1259
【Objective:】 To construct a questionnaire on medical students’ cognition level of public health ethics, and to provide a scientific and objective evaluation tool for understanding the cognitive level of medical students on public health ethics. 【Methods:】 Based on the literature review and focus group discussion, the initial questionnaire was constructed. The Delphi method was used to conduct three rounds of correspondence with 12 experts, and the final questionnaire was drafted. And exploratory factor analysis and internal consistency were used to evaluate the questionnaire. 【Results:】 In the three rounds of correspondence, the enthusiasms of experts were all 100%, the authority coefficients were all 0.84, the coefficients of variation were 0~0.32, 0~0.26, 0~0.12, respectively, and the coordination coefficients were 0.206, 0.163, and 0.250, respectively (all P<0.05). The analysis of the items showed that the critical ratio values and related coefficients of the questionnaire items were statistically different. The structural validity analysis showed that the cumulative variance contribution rate of the extracted two common factors was 61.015%. The intrinsic consistency reliability analysis showed that the questionnaire Cronbach’s coefficient was 0.956. Finally, the questionnaire of 26 items was formed, including two dimensions: knowledge of public health ethics and application of public health ethics. 【Conclusion:】 The questionnaire on medical students’ cognition level of public health ethics is reliable and has good reliability and validity, and can be used as a tool for medical students’ public health ethics cognition level.