1.Exploration on improving comprehensive quality of medical undergraduates by meliorated PBL based on TBL
Jiali RUAN ; Zhongyu HAN ; Jing TIAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(3):229-232
Learning modes based on the initiatives of students has become a new way in the development of medical students' quality.The second clinical medical college of Southern Medical University performed an improved teaching method:meliorated PBL based on TBL and taking clinical and scientific research ability as the core,which combined the advantages of PBL and TBL in view of the importance of clinical and scientific research ability for medical students.Practice proved that this teaching method was effective in improving comprehensive quality of medical students and cultivating more comprehensive talents for the society.
2.Weightlessness causes lower limb muscle atrophy
Zhongyu HAN ; Yijie JIA ; Jing TIAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(28):5249-5254
BACKGROUND: Weightlessness is one of the important reasons to cause lower limb muscle atrophy of the astronauts, which is serious harm to the health of astronauts. OBJECTIVE: To explore the progress of weightlessness that cause lower limb muscle atrophy. METHODS: A computer-based online search of PubMed database and CNKI database was performed to search related articles between May 1981 and March 2013 with the key words of “weightless, weightlessness, muscle, atrophy, space” in English and Chinese, respectively. Literatures related to progress of weightlessness that cause lower limb muscle atrophy were selected; in the same field, the literatures published lately in authoritative journals were preferred. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A total of 409 literatures were primarily selected, and 47 documents were involved for summary according to the inclusion criteria. The progress of weightlessness that cause muscle atrophy is the hot topic among the space medical research. The main reasons that cause weightlessness muscular atrophy include the reduced muscle spindle neurotrophic factor synthesis caused by reduced information transmission of peripheral sensory nerve, damage of muscle cel ultrastructure, substantial decline in mitochondrial myofibrils, troponin decreasing, decreased intracel ular calcium content, and decreased antigravity muscle blood flow in lower limbs.
3.Impact of core hypothermia during reperfusion on acute pulmonary edema after liver transplantation in patients with chronic severe hepatitis
Weilong ZOU ; Shujun HAN ; Xinguo CHEN ; Lan DONG ; Zhongyu WEI ; Yunjin ZANG ; Zhongyang SHEN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2008;23(8):588-591
Objective To investigate the influence of hypothermia during reperfusion on acute pulmonary edema(APE)after liver transplantation in patients with chronic severe hepatitis. Methods Between February 2002 and December 2006,108 consecutive patients of chronic severe hepatitis underwent liver transplantation. Patients suffering from postoperative APE(APE group)were compared with those without APE(NAPE group)on hypothermia during reperfusion. We evaluated the impact of hypothermia on requirement of red blood cells and/or fresh-frozen plasma, and prothrombin time in neo-liver phase. Results Forty-one out of these 108(37.96%)cases were complicated with APE. Compared with NAPE group, patients in APE group have significant lower core hypothermia(t=2.413,P=0.018),longer hypothermia duration(>5 min)(39.02%,x2=143.40).Longer pmthrombin time(t=2.884,P=0.005)and larger amount of blood transfnsion were observed in APE group. Patients with hypothermia were prone to accompanied with longer PT in neo-liver phase(28.03±8.45)min vs (24.12±5.89)min, t=2.553,P=0.012),larger requiting of RBC transfusion(2786.96±1266.47)ml vs(2129.41±805.90) ml, t=2.364,P=0.026)and fresh-frozen plasma(2121.74±676.19)ml vs (1768.24±685.08) ml, t=2.201,P=0.030).Conclusions Low core hypothermia during neo-liver reperfusion contributes to the development of APE in patients with chronic severe hepatitis undergoing liver transplantation. Prolonged PT and large amount of blood transfusion may be involved in this complication.
4.Effects of non-dextran coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles on proliferation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
Peng CHEN ; Jie ZHANG ; Dongming RONG ; Zhongyu HAN ; Sijie YUAN ; Jing TIAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(16):2526-2531
BACKGROUND:Currently, the research about effect of non-dextran coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles on cellproliferation and cytotoxicity is relatively much less. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of 0, 25, 50, 75, 100 mg/L non-dextran coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles on the proliferation and cytotoxicity of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels. METHODS:Culture media containing 0, 25, 50, 75, 100 mg/L non-dextran coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles were prepared for culture of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels. After 24 hours of culture, the cels were confirmed using Prussian blue staining, and cellcounting was detected using cellcounting kit-8. Meanwhile, lactate dehydrogenase activity in the supernatant and intracelular superoxide dismutase activity were detected. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Loading of non-dextran coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in BMSCs was confirmed by Prussian blue staining. The percentage of cels labeled with non-dextran coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles was up to 100% when the cels were incubated with a non-dextran coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle solution of 50 mg/L and above, but 25 mg/L was insufficient to label al of the cels. Furthermore, as the concentration of non-dextran coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles decreased, the cellproliferation rate decreased gradualy. The 25 mg/L group had a minimum cellproliferation rate, but the 25 and 50 mg/L groups showed no statisticaly significant difference (P > 0.05). Therefore, 50 mg/L is considered as the appropriate concentration of non-dextran coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, under which, the labeling efficiency is higher and the cytotoxicity is lower.
5.Programmed cell death induced by Klebsiella pneumoniae infection
Zhongyu HAN ; Banjiu ZHAXI ; Jiajia ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2023;43(4):327-332
Klebsiella pneumoniae can cause a variety of infectious diseases, especially in immunocompromised population. The emergence of multidrug-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae has greatly limited the choice of treatment for Klebsiella pneumoniae infection, and the exploration of new treatment strategies is imminent. In the process of infection, there is a complex interaction between the programmed cell death of host cells and the invasion of Klebsiella pneumoniae. This paper mainly reviewed the research progress in several mechanisms of programmed cell death such as pyroptosis, apoptosis, necroptosis and autophagy caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae.
6.The compliance with secondary prevention and the relationship with the long-term outcome in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
Zhongyu ZHU ; Chuanyu GAO ; Yan CHEN ; Zhenmin NIU ; Kejun HUANG ; Yuhao LIU ; Muwei LI ; Yu XU ; Han ZHOU ; Jing ZHANG ; Jiaying ZHANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2008;24(6):550-553
Objective To investigate the compliance of secondary prevention and the relationship with the long-term outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).Methods 589 patients undergoing PCI were followed-up,and factors including major adverse cardiac events(MACE)),smoking status and the usage of antiplatelet agents,angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor(ACEI)/angiotensin Ⅱ receptor blocker(ARB),statins,beta blocker,calcium channel blocker and nitrates were recorded.Results The average follow-up time was 18.92 months.At discharge,588 patients(99.83%)were prescribed clopidogrel for(7.89±4.96)months;there were 31 patients(5.26%)who completely discontinued antiplatelet therapy during follow-up.At discharge,the prescription rate of aspirin,ACEI/ARB,beta blocker,statins,calcium channel blocker and nitrates was 98.98%,41.94%,63.50%,83.02%,19.69%and 46.52%respectively,whereas at follow-up,these were decreased to 94.4%,35.99%,55.86%,65.89%,17.49%and 35.31%.At follow-up,there were still 105 current smokers(17.83%).Complete cessation of antiplatelet therapy and current smoking were related to the increased risk of non-fatal myocardial infarct(9.68%v.s.1.08%,P<0.01);smoking(4.76%v.s.0.83%,P<0.01)andMACE(19.35%v.s.6.45%,P<0.01);smoking(11.43%v.s.6.20%,P<0.05).Conclusion Most patients can adhere to secondary prevention during follow-up,however,the compliance with secondary prevention should be improved further.Cessation of antiplatelet therapy and current smoking contribute to poor prognosis.
7.Gluconate 5-dehydrogenase (Ga5DH) participates in Streptococcus suis cell division.
Zhongyu SHI ; Chunling XUAN ; Huiming HAN ; Xia CHENG ; Jundong WANG ; Youjun FENG ; Swaminath SRINIVAS ; Guangwen LU ; George F GAO
Protein & Cell 2014;5(10):761-769
Bacterial cell division is strictly regulated in the formation of equal daughter cells. This process is governed by a series of spatial and temporal regulators, and several new factors of interest to the field have recently been identified. Here, we report the requirement of gluconate 5-dehydrogenase (Ga5DH) in cell division of the zoonotic pathogen Streptococcus suis. Ga5DH catalyzes the reversible reduction of 5-ketogluconate to D-gluconate and was localized to the site of cell division. The deletion of Ga5DH in S. suis resulted in a plump morphology with aberrant septa joining the progeny. A significant increase was also observed in cell length. These defects were determined to be the consequence of Ga5DH deprivation in S. suis causing FtsZ delocalization. In addition, the interaction of FtsZ with Ga5DH in vitro was confirmed by protein interaction assays. These results indicate that Ga5DH may function to prevent the formation of ectopic Z rings during S. suis cell division.
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8.Effect of mentalization-based family therapy on depressive symptoms and non-suicidal self-injury behavior in adolescents with major depressive disorder
Li HAN ; Juan WANG ; Xiaomei ZHANG ; Yan SHI ; Zhongyu TANG ; Cuihong MEI
Sichuan Mental Health 2023;36(6):491-496
BackgroundThe major depressive disorder has high prevalence among adolescents, and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviors frequently occur among patients, therefore, major depressive disorder in adolescents has become the researching focus. ObjectiveTo explore the effect of mentalization-based family therapy (MBFT) on depressive symptoms and NSSI behavior in adolescents with major depressive disorder, and to provide references for the rehabilitation of major depressive disorder in adolescents. MethodsA total of 90 adolescent patients with major depression disorder who met the diagnostic criteria of International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD-10) for depressive disorders and attended Wuhan Mental Health Center from January to December 2022 were selected, and were assigned into study group (n=44) and control group (n=46) using random number table method. All participants received routine intervention, based on this, study group added a 60-minute MBFT intervention once a week for 8 weeks. Before the intervention and at the end of 1st, 2nd,4th and 8th week,the two groups were assessed using Hamilton Depression Scale-24 item (HAMD-24), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Ottawa Self-injury Inventory (OSI). ResultsThe repeated measures analysis of variance reported a statistical main effect of time, main effect of group, and interaction effect between time and group at the baseline and the end of 1st, 2nd, 4th and 8th week of treatment in HAMD-24 score (F=69.621, 15.428, 29.623, P˂0.05), OSI score (F=176.642, 37.682, 21.873, P˂0.05), GSES score (F=215.236, 57.421, 27.857, P˂0.05) and PSQI score (F=268.541, 61.863, 33.867, P˂0.05). Individual effect analysis discovered a statistical difference between study group and control group at the end of 2nd, 4th and 8th week of treatment in HAMD-24 score (t=5.567, 8.645, 6.233, P˂0.01), OSI score (t=3.675, 11.817, 9.632, P˂0.01), GSES score (t=23.462, 31.709, 12.750, P˂0.01) and PSQI score (t=9.664, 22.457, 9.333, P˂0.01). ConclusionMBFT may improve depressive symptoms, NSSI behavior, sleep quality and self-efficacy in adolescents with major depressive disorder. [Funded by 2022 Natural Science Foundation Project of Hubei Province (number, 2022CFB483)]
9. miRNA-96-5p inhibits the proliferation and migration of gastric cancer cells by targeting FoxQ1
Xinyi YANG ; Ning LI ; Wenying DENG ; Yijie MA ; Xueling HAN ; Zhongyu ZHANG ; Jinling XIE ; Suxia LUO
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2019;41(3):193-199
Objective:
To investigate the role of microRNA-96-5p in the proliferation and invasion of gastric cancer cells and its molecular mechanism.
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From June 2015 to January 2017, 53 resected specimens were collected. The transcriptional levels of microRNA-96-5p and forkhead box Q1 (FoxQ1) in gastric cancer tissues and the matched para-cancerous tissues were quantified by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). The expression of FoxQ1 protein was also detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). The relationship between microRNA-96-5p expression and the clinicopathological features of gastric cancer and its correlation with FoxQ1 expression were analyzed. The expressions of miRNA-96-5p in gastric cancer tissue and adjacent normal tissue were detected by qRT-PCR. miRNA-96-5p mimics was transfected to BGC-823 gastric cancer cells. The effects of miRNA-96-5p on cell proliferation and invasion were detected by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay and Transwell assay, respectively. The protein expressions of FoxQ1, E-cadherin and vimentin were determined by western blot. The relationship between FoxQ1 and miRNA-96-5p expressed in BGC-823 cells was detected by dual-luciferase reporter assay.
Results:
The median expression of miRNA-96-5p in gastric cancer tissue was 1.05, significantly lower than 3.23 of para-cancerous tissues (