1.The endoscopic features of gastric low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia with carcinomatous transformation
Bo HOU ; Jia YAO ; Zhifeng WANG ; Xing CHEN
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2013;(1):33-35
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the potential predictive factors for carcinomatous transformation of gastric low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia (LGIEN) on the basis of endoscopic features.Methods The study involved 312 gastric LGIENs that were histologically confirmed by endoscopic forceps biopsy (EFB) between May 2004 and September 2010,and then removed by endoscopic mucosal resection or endoscopic submucosal dissection were enrolled in this study.According to EMR/ESD postoperative pathological findings,they were divided into LGIEN group and the HGIEN group,and compared their endoscopic characteristics.Results There were not significant different between the two group,as the mean age、gender the diameter of the lesions、lesion sites and surface nodularity.The diameter of the lesions was 14.6 ± 8.2 mm in the LGIEN group and 22.0 ± 0.55 mm in the HGIEN group (P < 0.05).42 of 69 gastric adenomas (60.9%)larger than 20 mm in diameter showed HGIEN (P < 0.05).Hyperemia and mucosal ulceration were significant differences in the two groups.Conclusion The LGIEN lesions with these endoscopic characteristics,such as size (> 2 cm),surface hyperemia,ulceration should be considered for EMR/ESD.
2.The increased activation of matrix metalloproteinase 2/9 and gradual degradation of claudin in rat models of middle cerebral artery ischemia
Jia LIANG ; Zhifeng QI ; Wenjuan SHI ; Kejian LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;(27):4322-4327
BACKGROUND:During the process of acute brain injury after stroke, matrix metaloproteinase can undermine the integrity of vascular basement membrane, promote the migration of neutrophils and inflammatory factors, and cause secondary brain injury. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the activation of matrix metaloproteinase 2/9 and the degradation rule of claudin in rat models of middle cerebral artery ischemia at different ischemic durations. METHODS:Thirty-nine male SD rats were randomly divided into three groups according to different ischemic durations (3, 5 and 7 hours) . Middle cerebral artery occlusion (stroke) model was established using modified suture method,i.e., separation of the external carotid artery, inserting the suture into the internal carotid artery through the external carotid artery, and eventualy reaching the middle cerebral artery. The ischemic duration in these three groups was respectively 3 , 5 and 7 hours. After 2 hours of reperfusion, Zea-Longa score and Ludmila Belayev score, brain infarct area, matrix metaloproteinase 2/9 activities and claudin 5 degradation were determined in each group. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:With the extension of ischemic duration, brain infarct area gradualy increased, central nervous system damage gradualy aggravated, matrix metaloproteinase 2/9 activities gradualy increased, and claudin-5 expression gradualy decreased. There were significant differences between any two ischemic durations in terms of each of above-mentioned indices. The results indicate that after long duration of ischemia, the progressive damage of brain tissue can cause the gradual increase of activation of matrix metaloproteinase 2/9 and the gradual degradation of claudin 5.
3.Difficulties and countermeasures of construction of the professional degree clinical master's stan-dardized and regulated training system
Ke WU ; Jinzhong JIA ; Zhifeng WANG ; Liping DUAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2016;15(1):1-5
In the process of construction of the professional degree clinical master's standardized and regulated training system, training institutions have encountered some disparities and problems such as lack of correct recognition, no strict restrictions on enrollment, curriculum system construction not meeting the requirements of medical education, lack of perfect clinical evaluation system, inadequate clinical re-search and the role of elimination mechanism being ignored. To resolve these problems, feasible suggestions are raised: strengthening the cognition of training model reform, strictly checking on candidates' qualifica-tions to ensure the quality of students, refining courses and reforming teaching method, completing examin-ing system and enhance the management of practical training, focusing on the feature of clinical scientific research, emphasizing the construction of mechanism of elimination and diversion to improve the quality of training.
4.The construction and practice of training system for full-time masters of public health
Jinzhong JIA ; Nan WANG ; Shuang CUI ; Zhifeng WANG ; Liping DUAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2015;(3):228-231
From the related work of comprehensive reform pilot for full-time Master of Public Health (MPH) professional degree education, we introduced Peking University and Fudan University's specific measures and achievements of cultivation of MPH position, admissions, curriculum, faculty, teaching, research, dissertations and etc. While comparing China's modes with John Hopkins University's and Harvard University's, we gave advice and made suggestions for our future full-time master of public health graduate training in China.
5.Diagnostic value of 64-slice spiral CT on in-stent restenosis after PCI in patients with coronary heart disease
Jia FU ; Zhifeng SHUAI ; Weihua ZENG ; Fan OUYANG
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2015;24(2):172-174
Objective:To explore the diagnostic value of 64‐slice spiral CT for in‐stent restenosis (ISR) after percuta‐neous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) .Methods :A total of 120 CHD patients after PCI received 64‐slice spiral CT angiography and routine coronary angiography (CAG ) respectively . Then coronary ISR was assessed .Results:With CAG as the gold standard ,sensitivity ,specificity ,positive predictive value and negative predictive value were 87.5% ,95.3% ,80.0% and 97.3% respectively for 64‐slice spiral CT cor‐onary angiography in diagnosis of ISR .Conclusion :The 64‐slice spiral CT coronary angiography possesses high sensitivity and accuracy diagnosing coronary in‐stent restenosis ,which can be used as one of noninvasive measures for postoperative follow‐up after percutaneous coronary intervention .
6.Research progress on novel pathways and molecular targets for the treatment of sarcoma
Zhifeng JIA ; Yaheng ZHAO ; Xiaoyi SHI ; Jiangang FENG
International Journal of Surgery 2014;41(5):345-348
Sarcomas collectively represent over 100 different subtypes of bone and soft tissue tumors.They are not sensitive to chemotherapy,which requires the development of tissue-specific or pathway-specific therapies.As our understanding of the molecular mechanisms driving sarcomas is rapidly advancing,the number of targeted therapies is also increasing.Recently identified novel druggable targets including the MDM2 amplifications in welldifferentiated and dedifferentiated liposarcomas,the fusion NAB2:STAT6 of solitary fibrous tumor,the SDH mutations in gastrointestinal stro mal tumors,the suppression of Mcl1 in synovial sarcomas,CDK4 in alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma.They will play an important role in the treatment of sarcoma.Here,the author do an overview of these factors.
7.Effect of inhibitor of integrin linked kinase, QLT0267 on tubularepithelial-myofibroblast transdifferentiation of HK-2 Cells
Lin JIA ; Zhifeng LIN ; Li MA ; Yuling TANG ; Rui YANG ; Xiaoping YANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2016;32(1):50-55
Objective To explore the effect and the possible pathway of different concentrations of QLT0267,which was the inhibitor of the integrin-linked kinase (ILK),on the process of high glucose-induced tubularepithelial-myofibroblast transdifferentiation (TEMT) in human renal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2).Methods HK-2 cells were exposed to 30 mmol/L GS,and TEMT model was established.After excluding the effect of high osmotic in TEMT,HK-2 cells were divided into 6 groups by different concentrations of GS and QLT0267 for 48 hours.The rate of the cell proliferation was calculated by MTT.The expression of ILK and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) were determined by immunofluorescence and Western blot,and the expression of protein kinase B (AKT),phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-AKT),and E-cadherin were determined by Western blot.Results (1) The expression of ILK,p-AKT,and α-SMA in HK-2 cells were unregulated and the expression of E-cadherin was downregulated for 48 hours with glucose treating vs control (P < 0.05);(2) The proliferation rate in high glucose group was higher than the group which concentration of QLT0267 was greater than 5 μmol/L (P < 0.05);(3) With the concentrations of QLT0267 increased,the expression of p-AKT,α-SMA was gradually decreased (all P < 0.05),and the expression of E-cadherin was gradually increased (all P < 0.05).Conclusions 30 μmol/L of GS can lead to TEMT in HK-2 cell.The QLT0267 with concentration greater than 5 μmol/L may prevent the activation of ILK downstream proteins,then partially inhibits cell proliferation and TEMT in HK-2 cell.
8.Effects of medicated serum of the Zhuangguqiangjin tablets on the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal stem cells of aged rats
Zhifeng ZHANG ; Jia CHEN ; Weihong YE ; Pei LI ; Haoran DONG ; Zhongyuan HONG ; Zhixiong HE
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2013;20(12):1765-1768,1921
Objective To study the effects of serum of the Zhuartgguqiang jin tablets on the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal stem cells (BMSCs) of aged rats.Methods The BMSCs were obtained from male SD rats of 18 months.The cell surface markers CD34,CD31,CD29 were detected by flow cytometry.The proliferation of BMSCs treated by different concentration of medicated serum (2.5%,5%,10%) at 24,48,72hours was detected by CCK-8 method.The BMSCs were divided into 4 groups,which were osteogenic induction group,the Chinese medicated osteogenic induction group,Chinese medicine group,the blank group.After the BMSCs were cultured for 7 days,alkaline phosphatase (ALP) vitality was detected.After the BMSCs were cultured for 14 days,the BMSCs were stained by alizarin red,the mRNA of ALP and osteocalcin(OC) was detected.Results The expressionof CD29 was positive,and the expression of CD31 and CD34 were negative.2.5%,5% of the medicated serum could promote cell proliferation.The ALP vitality of osteogenic induction group[202.76 ± 15.44(U/gprot)],the Chinese medicated osteogenic induction group [240.48 ± 18.55 (U/gprot)],Chinese medicine group [178.87 ± 17.29 (U/gprot)]were significantly higher than that of blank group [111.24 ± 20.71 (U/gprot)] (t =22.50,7.985,3.535,all P <0.01).The ALP activity of Chinese medicated osteogenic induction group was higher than that of osteogenic induction group (t =3.103,P < 0.05).The ALP gene relative OD value of osteogenic induction group (0.40 ± 0.20) and Chinese medicated osteogenic induction group (0.60 ± 0.06) were higher than the blank group (0.09 ± 0.03) (t =2.372,9.547,all P <0.01).The ALP gene expression of Chinese medicated osteogenic induction group was obviously higher than that of the osteogenic induction group(P <0.05).The OC gene relative OD value of osteogenic induction group(0.58 ± 0.09) and Chinese medicated osteogenic induction group(0.76 ± 0.11) were higher than the blank group(0.41 ± 0.02) (P < 0.05,P < 0.01).The OC gene expression of Chinese medicated osteogenic inductiongroup was obviously higher than that of the osteogenic induction group(t =2.673,P < 0.05).Conclusion Medicated serum of Zhuangguqiangjin tablets can promote the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs of aged rats,which may be the mechanism of prevention senile osteoporosis.
9.The effects of P38MAPK inhibitor SB203580 on TEMT of HK-2 cells
Lin JIA ; Zhifeng LIN ; Li MA ; Yuling TANG ; Rui YANG ; Xiaoping YANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(4):426-429
Objective To observe the effects of different concentrations of SB203580, the inhibitor of P38MAPK, in process of high glucose (GS)-induced renal tubular epithelial-myofibroblast transdifferentiation (TEMT). Methods The cultured human renal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2) were divided into control group (5.5 mmol/L GS), GS (30 mmol/L GS) group and different concentrations of SB203580 (30 mmol/L GS +5, 10, 20 and 30 μmol/L SB203580) groups. The treat?ments were for 48 hours. MTT assay was used to observe cell proliferation. The median inhibiting concentration (IC50) was cal?culated. Western blot assay was used to detect the expressions of P38MAPK, P-P38MAPK andα-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in control group, high-glucose group and S30 group. The expression ofα-SMA was also detected by the method of im?munofluorescence. Results 1.Compared with control group, there was no significant inhitory effect on proliferation rate in DMSO group (P>0.05). There were increased HK-2 cells in high glucose group and S5group (P<0.05). Proliferation rates were significantly decreased in S20 and S30 groups (P<0.05). Compared with high glucose group, the proliferation rates of HK-2 cells were inhibited in S5, S10, S20 and S30 groups (P<0.05). 2. The expression of P-P38MAPK was significantly higher in high glucose group and S30 group than that of control group (P<0.05). Compared with high glucose group, the ex?pression of P-P38MAPK was significantly decreased in S30 group (P<0.05), whereas no significant difference in the expres?sion of P38MAPK between the two groups (P>0.05). 3. Compared with control group, the expression ofα-SMA was signifi?cantly increased in high glucose group and S30 group (P<0.05). Compared with high glucose group, the expression of α-SMA was significantly decreased in S30 group (P < 0.05). Conclusion The 30 mmol/L GS can lead to TEMT in HK-2 cells. The more suitable inhibitory concentration of SB203580 in the process of TEMT is 30μmol/L. SB203580 can slow down the process of TEMT by inhibiting P38MAPK activation and inhibiting proliferation and the expression ofα-SAM s of HK-2 cells.
10.Effects of genistein on contractility of isolated left ventricular papillary muscles in guinea pig
Jinxia WU ; Hongfang LI ; Zhifeng TIAN ; Xiaoqing QIU ; Jing GU ; Zhongjian JIA
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1986;0(06):-
Aim To study the effect of genistein on contractility of isolated papillary muscles in guinea pig and its mechanisms.Methods Isolated guinea pig papillary muscles were suspended in organ baths containing KH solution,and the effect of genistein on contractility of myocardium was observed after an equilibration period.Results Genistein and isoprenaline hydrochloride showed positive inotropic effects on contractility of myocardium in a dose-dependent manner(1~100 ?mol?L~(-1)) Propranolol(1 ?mol?L~(-1)) and verapamil hydrochloride(0.5 ?mol?L~(-1)) attenuated the positive inotropic effect of isoprenaline hydrochloride(2 ?mol?L~(-1)),but did not change the effect of genistein(100 ?mol?L~(-1)).Furthermore,the enhancement of the contractility induced by elevation of extracellular Ca~(2+) concentration in papillary muscles did not show any change after pretreatment with genistein(1,10 ?mol?L~(-1)).Finally,the positive inotropic effect of genistein was attenuated partially by tamoxifen(1 ?mol?L~(-1)),however,was not influenced by sodium orthovanadate(1 ?mol?L~(-1)).Conclusions Genistein has the positive inotropic effect on guinea pig papillary muscles,which is not related to the activation of Ca~(2+) channel on cell membrane,? adrenoceptor and tyrosine kinase pathway,but this effect may involve in uptake and utilization of sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca~(2+).