1.Progress in the relation between cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor and tumor
International Journal of Surgery 2015;42(8):573-576
For human solid tumors,the preferred treatment is surgery.However most patients with clinical diagnosis of tumor is already in advanced,and lost the chance of operation.Cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor is involved in mRNA 3' end cleavage and polyadenine (A) tail,and plays an important role in mRNA maturation and intracellular singal transduction.Under certain conditions,cleavage and polyademletion specific factor can lead to abnormal activation of cancer genes,and then cause tumors.Progress in the relation between cleavage and polyademletion specific factor and tumor was reviewed in the paper.
2.Study on endoscopic nasopancreatic drainage in the prevention of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis
Xujian CHEN ; Yiyu SHEN ; Zhengxiang ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2013;33(4):248-252
Objective To explore the value of endoscopic nasopancreatic drainage (NPD) in the prevention of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis (PEP) in a high-risk population.Methods From April 2009 to February 2012,a total of 105 cases of PEP high risk population were collected and divided into non NPD group (n=58) and NPD group (n=47) according to the situation during the endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) operation.NPD was placed in NPD group,the head of the drainage passed the neck of pancreas under X-ray.Nasobiliary drainage or no drainage was assigned to the group of non NPD group according to the situation during operation.x2 test and t-test were performed for comparing and analyzing the clinical data before and post operation,the incidence and risk ratio of PEP between the two groups.Results Twenty-four hours after ERCP,the mean level of serum amylase at 24 h (t=2.419),the degree of abdominal pain (t3h=2.585,t24h=7.236) and relief time (t=4.996) of NPD group were better than those of non NPD group (all P<0.05).The incidence of PEP in NPD group was 6.7%(3/45) and non NPD group was 29.3 % (17/58),the incidence of PEP in the NPD group was significantly lower than that in the non NPD group (x2 =8.304,P<0.01),and the relative risk was 0.172 (95%CI:0.047 to 0.632,P<0.01).Conclusion The regular placement of endoscopic NPD is a practical,effective and easy way to prevent PEP in high risk population.
3.Experience in treating 387 cases of bile duct diseases under duodenoscope
Zhengxiang ZHONG ; Fengqing ZHAO ; Qiming LU
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(03):-
Objective To explore how to improve the curative effects and reduce the complications of duodenoscopy in the treatment of bile duct diseases. Methods Clinical data of 292 cases of endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) and 104 cases of endoscopic nose biliary drainage (ENBD, including 9 post-EST cases) from February 1995 to February 2003 were retrospectively reviewed. Results The success rate of EST was 92.1% (269/292). Among 272 cases of common bile duct calculus, stones were completely taken out in 235 cases (86.4%). Among 15 cases of intrahepatic duct calculus, stones were completely removed in 4 cases. Biliary duct foreign bodies were removed at once in 3 out of 5 cases. EST related complications were found in 16 cases (7 cases of acute pancreatitis, 5 cases of bleeding at the site of incision, 2 cases of severe cholangitis, 1 case of duodenal perforation and 1 case of instrumental break-off), with an incidence rate of 5.5% (16/292). Satisfactory outcomes were achieved in 92 cases receiving ENBD. No death occurred in the study. Conclusions Proper selection of patients and skillful performance of EST is the key to improve its curative effects and reduce its complications.
4.Expressions and prognostic value of metadherin, E-cadherin, and β-catenin in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
Xujian CHEN ; Yiyu SHEN ; Jing WANG ; Zhengxiang ZHONG ; Hongjia PAN
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2013;19(8):597-600
Objective To study the expressions of metadherin (MTDH),E-cadherin and β-catenin in the tissues of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC),to investigate the relationship between them and the clinical-pathological features,and to evaluate the prognostic values after surgical resection for hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods The protein expressions of MTDH,E-cadherin and β-catenin were studied by immunohistochemistry in tumor tissues of 107 HCC patients who underwent curative surgical resection.The data were correlated with the clinical-pathological data,tumor free time and recurrence rate.Results Positive expression of MTDH and nuclear β-catenin accumulation were correlated with the Edmondson grade (P<0.05) and decreased E-cadherin expression was correlated with the preoperative serum level of α-fetoprotein (AFP) (P<0.05).All these expressions were associated with a shorter tumor-free survival and a higher recurrence rate (P<0.05).Positive MTDH expression was correlated with decreased E-cadherin expression and nuclear β-catenin accumulation (P<0.05).On Cox regression analysis,MTDH was an independent risk factor of tumour recurrence (RR=3.431,CI=1.254~ 7.318).Conclusions Positive MTDH expression,decreased E-cadherin expression,and nuclear β-catenin accumulation indicated a higher recurrence rate after curative surgical resection for HCC.MTDH was an independent risk factor of recurrence.
5.The study on the diagnostic and prognostic value of detecting K-ras mutations in plasma of patients with pancreatic cancer by a novel nano capture probe
Xiaoguang WANG ; Fei CHEN ; Lifeng QI ; Juanfen MO ; Zhengxiang ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2016;16(3):170-174
Objective To detect K-ras mutations in plasma by a nano capture probe system , and to explore the diagnostic and prognostic value of this method for patients with pancreatic cancer .Methods The clinical data of 62 patients with pancreatic cancer , 38 patients with benign pancreatic diseases and 31 healthy controls admitted in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing Medical College from June 2013 to June 2015 were collected.The diagnosis of all the patients were confirmed by pathology .The DNA were extracted from all plasma samples and were detected for the codon 12 and 13 mutation of K-ras gene by nano capture probe and conventional PCR plus direct sequencing .The correlation of K-ras gene mutation with certain clinical data and the diagnostic and prognostic value in pancreatic cancer were analyzed .Results The K-ras mutation were detected by nano capture probe in 27 pancreatic cancer patients , and the mutation rate was 43.5%(27/62), including 25 cases with codon 12 mutation and 2 cases with codon 13 mutation .The K-ras mutation rate in patients with benign pancreatic diseases was 7.9%(3/38), which were all in codon 12.K-ras mutation was detected in only 17 pancreatic cancer patients by conventional PCR plus direct sequencing , and the mutation rate was 27.4%(17/62), The K-ras mutation rate of benign pancreatic diseases was 5.3%(2/38).The mutation rate detected by nano capture probe was higher than that by conventional PCR , and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.006).K-ras mutation in the plasma of patients with pancreatic cancer was related to TMN stage and liver metastasis , but there was no correlation of the factors such as sex , age, clinical symptoms, tumor size, serum CA19-9 and CEA levels with K-ras mutation.The sensitivity of K-ras gene mutation for diagnosing pancreatic cancer was 43.5%, the specificity was 92.1%, the positive predictive value was 90%, the negative predictive value was 50%, Youden index was 0.356.The 1-year survival rate of patients with K-ras mutation was 44.4%, which was lower than that (71.4%) of patients with wild-type K-ras, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusions The nano capture probe system could certainly detect K-ras mutation in a small quantity of plasma DNA , and its diagnosis sensitivity for pancreatic cancer is low , but the specificity is relatively high .K-ras mutation in plasma is closely related to the TMN stage and prognosis of pancreatic cancer .
6.Occult pancreatobiliary reflux
Zhengxiang ZHONG ; Wanxin WU ; Fengqing ZHAO ; Hongxing ZOU ; Fangrong YU ; Jun ZHOU ; Liu XU ; Luping XU ; Jianliang SUN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2008;23(10):760-763
Objective To investigate the incidence of occult pancreatobiliary reflux and to evaluate its relation to gallbladder epithelial dysplasia and cancer. Methods From July 2006 to Feb 2008,956 cases underwent selective biliary procedure or preoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopanereatography (ERCP), bile was collected and amylase was measured. All removed gallbladders were pathologically examined for dysplasia and cancer. Results Occult pancreatobihary reflux was found in 75 of 754 patients in this study, with an incidence of 9. 9%. The biliary amylase values in the patients with occult pancreatobiliary reflux and in controls were 7701±20 378 IU/L and 16±51 IU/L, respectively ( P <0. 01 ).Gallbladder dysplasia and cancer were found in 31.0% and 3.4% of the patients with occult pancreatobiliaryreflux, respectively, and both were higher than those in the patients without pancreatobiliary reflux ( P <0. 05). In the patients with occult pancreatobiliary reflux, the biliary amylase level with gallbladder dysplasia or cancer was 2388 ± 2745 IU/L and was higher than those without gallbladder dysplasia or cancer (P < 0. 01 ). Conclusions With an incidence of 9.9% in patients of normal pancreatobiliary junction,the occult pancreatobihary reflux may contribute to the pathogenesis of gallbladder epithelial dysplasia and cancer.
7.On the auto-reference, auto-correlation and adaptive interference cancellation theories and techniques for single extracting flash visual evoked potential.
Zhifang WANG ; Zhengxiang XIE ; Xuefei ZHONG ; Ying WANG ; Hong LI ; Yuhong LIU ; Juan YANG ; Jing ZHANG ; Zuchun HUANG
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2009;26(5):1094-1100
On the basis of analyzing the defects in traditional averaging theory for extracting evoked potential (EP), and by realizing the characteristic of spontaneous electroencephalo-signal (S-EES) as well as the special environment for extracting EP, we propose an auto-reference, auto-correlation, adaptive interference cancellation (AAA-ICT) for use in the single trial of flash visual evoked potential (FVEP). Firstly, the segment of reference signal, which has the best correlation with evoked electroencephalo-signal (E-EES), was obtained using the method for calculating the sliding correlation point by point between E-EES and reference signal; then, the cancellation factor between E-EES and the most correlative reference signal segment was derived by the least square method; at last, the single trial of FVEP was acquired by interference cancellation. By this method, FVEP can be extracted perfectly and the FVEP variability of individual inter-stimulation can be obtained.
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8.Application of damage control surgery concept application in 22 cases of pancreas trauma
Wei YU ; Zhengwei SONG ; Zhengxiang ZHONG ; Jianguo FEI ; Juncheng LI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2017;40(10):908-911
Objective To investigate the application of damage control surgery (DCS) concept in treatment of pancreas trauma. Methods The clinical data of 22 cases of pancreas trauma from January 2009 to June 2016 were analyzed retrospectively, including degree of injury, therapies and effect. Results Following DCS concept, 3 cases were given conservative treatment, and 19 cases were treated by operation, including debridement, hemostasis, suture, simple drainage and preserved pancreas function;21 cases were cured and 1 died;pancrestic fistula occurred in 11 cases, abdominal infection occurred in 6 cases and injured pancreatitis occurred in 1 cases by conservative treatment;false cyst occurred in 1 cases 6 weeks after operation. All patients were followed up for 12-36 months, with an average of (25.1 ± 1.7) months, and No significant impact was seen on the lives or work of 21 patients after surgery. Conclusions Pancreas trauma needs early-stage diagnosis and active treatment. Rational application of dcs concept can reduce the mortality and improve the outcome effectively.
9.The diagnostic value of the K-ras mutation detection of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration specimen for pancreatic carcinoma
Xiaoguang WANG ; Xiaodan YANG ; Mingjian FEI ; Lifeng QI ; Zhengxiang ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2017;17(5):307-310
Objective To explore the diagnostic value of k ras mutation detection of specimen obtained by endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA)for pancreatic cancer.Methods Seventy-eight patients with pancreatic carcinoma and 49 patients with pancreatic benign diseases were collected from January 2013 to December 2015.All the patients underwent EUS-FNA and cell or tissue samples were collected.DNA was extracted from the samples,and the codon 12 and 13 mutation of K-ras gene was detected by specific nano capture probe.Liquid cytology was also conducted.The sensitivity and specificity of the two methods were compared.Results The K-ras mutation rate was 92.3% (72/78) in 78 patients with pancreatic carcinoma,which was obviously higher than the mutation rate of 20.4% (10/49) in 49 patients with pancreatic benign tumors,and the difference was statistically significant (x2 =68.002,P =0.000).The sensitivity of the cytology examination of EUS-FNA specimens in the diagnosis of pancreatic carcinoma was 75.6%,the specificity was 87.8%,Youden index was 0.634,the positive and negative predictive value was 6.196 and 0.227.The detection of K-ras mutations had a sensitivity of 92.3% and a specificity of 79.6% in the diagnosis of pancreatic carcinoma,the Youden index was 0.719,the positive and negative predictive value was 4.524 and 0.096.K-ras mutation detection had a higher sensitivity compared with cytology,and the difference was statistically significant (x2 =8.47,P =0.004).The sensitivity was 94.9% and specificity of 95.9% using the combination of K-ras mutations and cytology for diagnosing pancreatic cancer,and the specificity was obviously increased compared with only k ras mutation detection and the difference was statistically significant (x2 =6.13,P =0.013).Conclusions K-ras mutation detection of EUS-FNA specimen using nano capture probe system can significantly improve the sensitivity of diagnosing pancreatic cancer,and the sensitivity and specificity could be further improved when combined with cytology.
10.Protective effect of astaxanthin on acute liver injury induced by α-amanitin in mice
Yongping LUO ; Jiaju ZHONG ; Qunmei YAO ; Zhengxiang GENG ; Chonggui CHEN ; Chengmin YU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(11):801-806
Objective:To explore the protective effect of astaxanthin on acute liver injury induced by α-amanitin in mice.Methods:In June 2023, 42 healthy SPF male Kunming mice were selected. The mice were divided into blank control group, model (0.45 mg/kg α-amanitin) group, olive oil (10 ml/kg olive oil) group, low dose (20 mg/kg) astaxanthin group, medium dose (40 mg/kg) astaxanthin group, high dose (80 mg/kg) astaxanthin group and silybin (20 mg/kg) group by random number table method. Each group had 6 animals. Mice in the blank control group were intraperitoneally injected with 10 ml/kg normal saline, and mice in the other group were injected with α-amanitin. After that, the blank control group and model group were infused with 10 ml/kg normal saline, olive oil group and astaxanthin groups were given olive oil and astaxanthin according to dose by gavage, and silybin group was injected with silybin by dose. The drug was administered once every 12 h for a total of 4 doses. After 60 h, the mice were killed, the liver weight was weighed, and the liver index was calculated. The contents of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in serum of mice were detected, and the contents of superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduced glutathione (GSH), catalase (CAT), malondialdehyde (MDA) in liver tissues were also detected. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the difference of indexes among each group, and pairwise comparison was performed by Dunnett- t test. Results:The mice in the blank control group had smooth hair color, good spirit and normal behavior, while the mice in the other groups showed varying degrees of retardation and decreased diet, and no death occurred in each group. Body mass[ (26.67±1.51) g] and liver mass[ (1.23±0.14) g] in model group were significantly lower than those in blank control group [ (33.50±2.43) g and (1.87±0.16) g], and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). The liver index [ (5.39±0.32) %, (5.83±0.30) %, (5.75±0.24) % and (5.78±0.16) %] in low, medium and high dose astaxanthin groups and silybin group were significantly higher than those in model group [ (4.61±0.12) %], and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). Serum ALT and AST contents in model group [ (153.04±13.96) U/L and (59.08±4.03) U/L] were significantly higher than those in blank control group [ (13.77±1.29) U/L and (10.21±0.35) U/L], and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). The contents of CAT, GSH and SOD in liver tissues of model group [ (9.40±2.23) U/mgprot, (3.09±0.26) μmol/gprot and (48.94±3.13) U/mgprot] were significantly lower than those of blank control group [ (26.36±2.92) U/mgprot, (6.76±0.71) μmol/gprot and (89.89±4.17) U/mgprot], the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). MDA content[ (6.33±0.24) nmol/mgprot] in liver tissue of model group was significantly higher than that of blank control group [ (0.91±0.21) nmol/mgprot], and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). The CAT contents[ (18.64±1.76) U/mgprot, (18.20±1.76) U/mgprot, and (15.54±1.36) U/mgprot] in liver tissues of low, medium and high dose astaxanthin groups were significantly higher than those of model group, with statistical significances ( P<0.05). Compared with model group, SOD contents[ (72.16±7.44) U/mgprot, (93.18±5.28) U/mgprot, (103.78±7.07) U/mgprot, and (96.60±7.02) U/mgprot] in liver tissues of mice in low, medium and high dose astaxanthin groups and silybin group were significantly increased ( P<0.05), MDA contents [ (4.30±0.84) U/mgprot, (3.66±0.28) U/mgprot, (2.96±0.29) U/mgprot, and (2.88±0.39) U/mgprot] were significantly decreased ( P<0.05). Compared with model group, GSH content [ (7.90±1.25) μmol/gprot] in high dose astaxanthin group was significantly increased ( P<0.05) . Conclusion:Astaxanthin may alleviate acute liver injury induced by α-amanitin by alleviating oxidative stress in mice liver.