1.Expression and function of long intergenic non-protein coding RNA-regulator of reprogramming in high-grade ovarian serous cancer
Huanhuan JIANG ; Yanhui LOU ; Xiangyu WANG ; Yi HAN ; Zhumei CUI
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2016;51(12):921-927
Objective To investigate the expression of long intergenic non-protein coding RNA-regulator of reprogramming (Linc-ROR) in high-grade ovarian serous cancer, and explore the relationship between Linc-ROR expression and biological function of high-grade ovarian serous cancer. Methods A total of 34 high-grade ovarian serous cancer tissue samples and 19 normal fallopian tube tissue samples were collected between June 2014 and February 2016. Real-time reverse transcription (RT)-PCR was used to detect the Linc-ROR mRNA expression in different samples. The relationship between Linc-ROR expression level and ovarian cancer International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage, lymph node metastasis was analyzed. Constructed Linc-ROR small interference RNA (siRNA) and pIRES2-EGFP-Linc-ROR plasmid, then Linc-ROR siRNA and pIRES2-EGFP-Linc-ROR plasmid were respectively transfected into SKOV3 cells. Cell proliferation, migration and invasion ability were assessed by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), wound healing assay and transwell invasion assay. Results (1) The expression level of Linc-ROR mRNA was significantly higher in high-grade ovarian serous cancer than normal fallopian tube tissues (4.31± 0.38 vs 1.03 ± 0.21; t=25.842, P<0.01). With the progression of FIGO stages, the expression of Linc-ROR was increased (F=95.702, P<0.01), and it was associated with lymph node metastasis (t=7.397, P<0.01). (2) The results of RT-PCR showed that the expression level of linc-ROR in Linc-ROR-i group was significantly lower than that in Linc-ROR-NC-i group (0.30 ± 0.11 vs 1.02 ± 0.10; t=15.269, P<0.01). The expression level in Linc-ROR-p group was significantly higher than that in Linc-ROR-NC-p group (8.90 ± 0.45 vs 1.03 ± 0.17;t=21.934, P<0.01). The CCK-8 assay showed that when the cells were cultured for 3, 4, 5 and 6 days, the A value in Linc-ROR-i group was significantly lower than that in Linc-ROR-NC-i group (P<0.05). And the A value in Linc-ROR-p group was significantly higher than that in Linc-ROR-NC-p group (P<0.05). Wound healing assay showed that, after 48 hours incubation, migration rate of cells in Linc-ROR-i group was significantly less than that in the Linc-ROR-NC-i group [(52±4)%vs(67±5)%;t=5.720,P<0.01]. The migration of cells in Linc-ROR-p group was significantly greater than that in the Linc-ROR-NC-p group [(84±4)%vs(66±4)%;t=7.330,P<0.01]. Cell transwell invasion assay showed that, after 48 hours of incubation, the number of invasive cells in Linc-ROR-i group was lower than that in Linc-ROR-NC-i group (74 ± 3 vs 104 ± 3; t=15.810,P<0.01). And the number of invasive cells in Linc-ROR-p group was higher than that in Linc-ROR-NC-p group (217 ± 4 vs 108 ± 5; t=38.060, P<0.01). Conclusion Highly expressed Linc-ROR could enhance the proliferation, migration and invasion ability of high-grade ovarian serous cancer cells, which may be one of the important molecules in the occurrence and development, invasion and metastasis of high-grade ovarian serous cancer.
2.Expressions of pentraxin-3 and tumor necrosis factor-α stimulated gene-6 proteins in fibroblasts of conjunctivochalasis patients
Zhumei, HAN ; Zhenyong, ZHANG ; Xingru, ZHANG ; Meiqing, KE ; Qingsong, LI ; Minhong XIANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2015;33(5):436-439
Background Conjunctivochalasis is an age-related inflammatory ocular surface disease manifesting redundant,loose conjunctiva folds.Studies showed that conjunctivochalasis often accompanies with inflammatory response,indicating that a variety of inflammatory cytokines are involved in pathogenesis of conjunctivochalasis.Objective This study attempted to investigate the expressions of pentraxin-3 (PTX-3) and tumor necrosis factor-α stimulated gene-6 (TSG-6) proteins in fibroblasts of conjunctivochalasis.Methods The protocol was approved by Ethic Committee of Putuo Hospital affiliated Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Thirteen eyes of 13 patients with conjunctivochalasis,16 eyes of 16 patients with age-related cataract and 16 eyes of 15 patients with pterygium were included in Putuo Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Medicine from January,2011 to June,2012.The samples of conjunctival tissue were collected in the patients during surgery under the informed consent,and fibroblasts were cultured and passaged by explant culture method.Content of PTX-3 and TSG-6 proteins in cell supernatant was detected by ELISA.Results Translucent poor,dark black area was around the cell overflow.Cultured cells of third generation showed long shuttle type,uniform size,radiated out in all directions,and oval nuclei was sited in the cytoplasm,surrounded by varying the length of cross-linking of cell processes.The concentrations of PTX-3 protein in cell supernatant were (2 182.33 ± 738.68) pg/ml in the conjunctivochalasis group,which were higher than (738.32±335.00) pg/ml in the age-related cataract group and (981.37±416.04)pg/ml in the pterygium group,showing a significant difference among the three groups (F =6.474,P=0.032).The contents of TSG-6 proteins in cell supernatant were (59.10±6.52) pg/ml,(53.99± 11.16) pg/ml and (35.01±5.33)pg/ml in the conjunctivochalasis group,pterygium group and age-related cataract group,with a significant difference among the three groups (F =7.421,P =0.024),and contents of TSG-6 proteins in the agerelated cataract group was lowest,however,no significant difference was found in the TSG-6 contents between the conjunctivochalasis group and the pterygium group (P>0.05).Conclusions Inflammatory reaction participates in the pathogenesis and development of conjunctivochalasis,up-regulation of PTX-3 and TSG-6 expression in fibroblasts might partakes in the pathogenesis of conjunctivochalasis.
3.Effect of family doctor-specialist double-contract service on management of type 2 diabetic patients in community
Jianling SONG ; Zheng YE ; Shuping ZHENG ; Hongping WANG ; Zhumei HAN ; Ling SHI ; Shanzhu ZHU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2022;21(12):1116-1120
Objective:To explore the effect of family doctor-specialist dual-contract service model on the management of type 2 diabetic patients in the community.Methods:Two hundred patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)who were treated in Changfeng Community Health Service Center between February 2019 and January 2021 were selected as the study objects by cluster sampling method. Patients were randomly divided into study group and control group with 100 cases in each group. The control group was managed with the conventional family doctor contract service, and the study group was managed with the family doctor-specialist double contract service. After one year of management, the fasting blood glucose, 2 h-postprandial blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, diet control, blood glucose monitoring, medication compliance, exercise and other health behaviors, quality of life and satisfaction of patients were compared between two groups.Results:After intervention, fasting blood glucose, 2 h-postprandial blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t=10.29, 8.49, 7.99, all P<0.05); the health related behaviors such as diet control, exercise behavior, blood glucose monitoring, and medication compliance in the study group were significantly better than those in the control group ( t=9.78, 6.72, 39.81, 7.88, all P<0.05); the quality of life in patients of study group was higher than that of the control group ( P<0.05); the satisfaction rate in study group was higher than that of control group (90.0% vs. 69.0%, χ 2=6.39, P=0.031). Conclusion:Compared with conventional family contract service model, the double contract service improves patient self-management, helps to reduce the blood glucose level and gains high patients′ satisfaction, which is worth promoting and applying in the management of type 2 diabetic patients in the community.