1.Inhibition effect of interruption PAK4 expression on migration and invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma
Zihang WANG ; Chunshi LI ; Jinsong KANG ; Xuguang MI ; Lei LIU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2015;(9):1183-1185
Objective:To analyze the effect of PAK4 interruption by microRNA-199a/b-3p (miR-199a/b-3p) on migration and invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods: To test targeting of PAK4 by miR-199a/b-3p,we used luciferase assay in HEK293T cells cotransfected miR-199a/b-3p mimcs and pmirGLO-PAK4 3′UTR.The expression of PAK4 in SMMC-7721 transfected with miR-199a/b-3p was detected by Western blot.The biology behaviors of SMMC-7721 cells transfected with miR-199a/b-3p or PAK4 Si were analysed by cell migration assay and invasion assay.Results:MiR-199a/b-3p could suppress the mRNA and protein ex-pression of PAK4 by targeting PAK4 3′UTR,and the downregulating PAK 4 expression suppress the migration and invasion of SMMC-7721 cells.Conclusion: MiR-199a/b-3p could suppress the expression of PAK 4, which are considered key HCC suppressors and inhibit the migration and invasion of HCC cells.
2.Effect of miR-199a/b-3p on cell motility of breast cancer cells
Zihang WANG ; Chunshi LI ; Jinsong KANG ; Xuguang MI ; Lei LIU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2015;(9):1242-1244
Objective:To analyze the inhibiting mechanism of microRNA-199a/b-3p ( miR-199a/b-3p) on cell motility of breast cancer cells.Methods:The expression of PAK4 in MDA-MB-231 cells transfected with miR-199a/b-3p was detected by Western blot.The biology behaviors of MDA-MB-231 cells transfected with miR-199a/b-3p or PAK4 SiRNA were analysed by cell migration assay,invasion assay and protrusion dynamics.Results: MiR-199a/b-3p could suppress the expression of PAK 4 in MDA-MB-231 cells.Comparing with normal control ,miR-199a/b-3p or PAK4 SiRNA could suppress the migration ,invasion and membrane protrusion of MDA-MB-231 cells.Conclusion:miR-199a/b-3p could suppress the expression of PAK4,which are considered key breast cancer suppressors and inhibit the cell motility of breast cancer cells.
3.Effect of miR-199a/b-3p on cell proliferation of TNBC cells
Zihang WANG ; Zhicheng WANG ; Jiaxing ZHANG ; Yunda FAN ; Jinsong KANG ; Xuguang MI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2016;32(4):480-482
Objective:To analyze the inhibiting mechanism of microRNA-199a/b-3p(miR-199)on cell proliferation of triple negative breast cancer(TNBC)cells.Methods:Expression of miR199 in BT549 and MDA-MB-231 cells transfected with miR-199a/b-3p was detected by qRT-PCR.The proliferation of BT549 and MDA-MB-231 cells transfected with miR-199 were analysed by MTT as-say.Cell cycle of TNBC cells transfected with miR-199 was detected by Flow Cytometry assay.Results:MiR-199a/b-3p could suppress the proliferation of BT549 and MDA-MB-231 cells.Comparing with normal control,the proliferation rate were up to(41.02±2.34)%and(28.42 ±6.70 )%,and the cell cycle were arrest at G 1 phase.Conclusion: MiR-199a/b-3p could suppress the proliferation of TNBC,and may be a promising anti-cancer drug for TNBC.
4.Complications following minimally invasive internal fixation for anterior pelvic ring injury: a Meta-analysis
Fuming WANG ; Ziyi ZHONG ; Zihang FENG ; Shiyuan LIN ; Chengju ZHONG ; Gang WANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2019;21(3):199-206
Objective To summarize the complications and their incidences following Anterior Subcutaneous Internal Pelvic Fixation(ASIPF).Methods A comprehensive search was conducted of PubMed Library,Cochrane Library,Web of Science,SinoMed,Wanfang Data and China National Knowledge Internet for all articles addressing the postoperative complications of ASIPF published in English and Chinese from January 2009 to November 2018.A proportion Meta-analysis across the studies was performed for the complications after ASIPF (lateral femoral cutaneous nerve irritation,femoral nerve palsy,heterotopic ossification,infection and implant failure) using R software.Results This meta-analysis included 29 clinical studies involving a total of 825 patients.The complications following ASIPF were lateral femoral cutaneous nerve irritation,femoral nerve palsy,heterotopic ossification,infection and implant failure;their incidences were respectively 12% (95% CI:from 7% to 19%),3% (95% CI:from 2% to 4%),30% (95% CI:from 22% to 39%),4% (95% CI:from 3% to 6%) and 4% (95% CI:from 3% to 6%).Conclusions Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve irritation and heterotopic ossification are common complications following minimally invasive internal fixation for anterior pelvic ring injury.High-quality clinical research is needed into the factors leading to the complications and into their preventive countermeasures.
5.Progress in management of and research into geriatric acetabular fractures
Zihang FENG ; Ziyi ZHONG ; Shiyuan LIN ; Gang WANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2021;23(9):825-828
The epidemic spectrum of acetabular fractures is changing with the changing population structure in China which has resulted in an increased proportion of the elderly patients. As acetabular fractures are intra-articular in nature, their management should follow the principles for intra-articular ones. However, it is still a great challenge for orthopedists to choose an appropriate treatment to deal with the fracture because of the pathophysiological changes in the elderly patients and the particular characteristics of acetabular fractures. Technical advances may offer a diversity of treatment options for geriatric acetabular fractures and demands for individualized management are increasing. In order to deepen the knowledge of geriatric acetabular fractures for orthopedists, this review expounds on the current achievements in the management and research concerning the fractures.
6.Efficacy of robot-assisted minimally-invasive sacroiliac screw fixation combined with LC-II external fixation in treatment of pelvic fractures
Nan ZUO ; Guang YANG ; Baochang QI ; Tianhao ZHAO ; Zhewen LIU ; Zihang WANG ; Dahui SUN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2023;43(19):1269-1276
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of robot-assisted minimally invasive sacroiliac screw fixation combined with LC-II external fixation in the treatment of pelvic fracture.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 28 cases with pelvic fractures treated with robot-assisted minimally invasive sacroiliac screw fixation combined with LC-II external fixation from May 2018 to November 2022. There were 19 males and 9 females, with an average age of 43.4±16.9 years (range, 14-74 years). There was 1 case of B1 type, 1 case of B2 type, 4 cases of B3 type, 10 cases of C1 type, 9 cases of C2 type and 3 cases of C3 type by Tile classification. All the cases were treated with closed reduction, LC-II external fixation for the anterior lesions and robot-assisted minimally invasive sacroiliac screw fixation for the posterior lesions. The operation time, fluoroscopy time and excellent rate of screw placement were recorded. The quality of fracture reduction was evaluated by Matta's criteria, and the clinical effect was evaluated by Majeed score.Results:All the 28 cases successfully underwent the surgery. In 11 cases the fractures were reduced by the pelvic unlocking closed reduction device while in the other 17 cases manual reduction was applied. In this cohort, 43 screws were implanted. All the screw positions reached level I by Gras grading. The average fluoroscopy time was 16.3±5.2 s (range, 9-31 s) per screw. The average operation time was 154.9±54.7 min (range, 55-226 min). According to the Matta's criteria, the reduction was rated as excellent in 19 cases, good in 7 cases, fair in 2 cases, yielding an excellent or good rate of 93% (26/28). No iatrogenic neurovascular injury was found in all the 28 patients. The average follow-up was 18.3±7.3 months (range, 4-31 months). The fractures healed at 3.6±1.1 months (range, 2-6 months) after the surgeries. At the final follow-up, the results of the Majeed scores were rated as excellent in 13 cases, good in 11 cases, fair in 3 cases and poor in 1 case, with an excellent or good rate of 86% (24/28).Conclusion:The technique of robot-assisted minimally invasive sacroiliac screw fixation combined with LC-II external fixation used in the treatment of pelvic fracture showed good clinical results.
7.Improvement of depressive-like behavior in Hemerocallis citrina Baroni using a zebrafish model
Hanwen ZHENG ; Zihang WANG ; Xinyue LIU ; Jiawei YU ; ALBERTO Carlos Pires Dias ; Fengzhong WANG ; Qiong WANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(4):20-27
Objective To investigate the effects of alcoholic extract of Hemerocallis citrina Baroni on the depressive-like behaviors in zebrafish larvae(Danio rerio)induced by reserpine.Methods Zebrafish larvae were divided into various groups:control(Con)group,reserpine group,fluoxetine group,H.citrina alcohol extract(HCE)low dose group(1.5 mg/L),HCE medium dose group(3 mg/L),and HCE high dose group(4.5 mg/L).Depressive-like behaviors were analyzed using sound and light stimulation.Real-time PCR was used to investigate the effects of HCE on depression related astrocyte markers(GFAP,C3,C4B,EMP-1,S100α-10)and the neurotrophic factor BDNF and its receptor genes(P75,TrkB).Results In comparison to the control group,the model group demonstrated significantly shorter movement distance and reduced movement time under sound and light stimulation(P<0.05,P<0.001,P<0.0001).Following the administration of HCE,zebrafish larvae exhibited significantly heightened sensitivity to light and sound stimulation compared to the model group(P<0.05,P<0.0001).Astrocyte marker genes were up-regulated in the model group zebrafish brains compared to the control group(P<0.0001).However,when the model group was administered HCE,the expression of astrocyte markers was significantly down-regulated compared to the model group(P<0.0001).Neurotrophic factor and its receptor genes(BDNF,P75,TrkB)were down-regulated in zebrafish brains in the model group compared to those in the control group(P<0.0001).However,in the group administered HCE,the expression of BDNF,P75,and TrkB was significantly up-regulated compared to that in the model group(P<0.01,P<0.0001).These findings suggest that HCE suppressed the inflammatory responses caused by astrocyte activation and promoted the production of neurotrophic factors and their receptor genes,thereby exerting an ameliorative effect on depression.Conclusions Alcoholic extracts of H.citrina can ameliorate the depression-like behavioral changes induced by reserpine in zebrafish larvae.They reduce the expression of astrocyte markers in the zebrafish brain and promote the production of neurotrophic factors and their receptor genes,playing an antidepressant role.
8.Exploration of the Application of Blockchain Technology in the Future Medical Service System
Huan WANG ; Tao LIU ; Jing WANG ; Yanan GAO ; Xin LI ; Liyuan HU ; Zihang FENG ; Zhiyong ZHAO ; Qingyang HUANG ; Quanyu MENG ; Xiaojuan ZHANG ; Hexuan CUI ; Tianming CHEN
Journal of Medical Informatics 2024;45(11):91-94,103
Purpose/Significance To explore the feasibility of applying blockchain technology to the current healthcare system of hos-pitals,and to achieve the purpose of protecting patients'privacy to the greatest extent possible at a lower cost.Method/Process 505 questionnaires are randomly distributed and collected from people of different age groups in Beijing,Tianjin,Shanghai and Shenzhen who have a certain degree of understanding of blockchain technology,and the results are analyzed.Result/Conclusion Different age groups are highly concerned about personal privacy and privacy protection,and are willing to accept blockchain as an emerging technology.There is a greater demand and acceptance for the application of blockchain technology in the primary health care systems.
9.Phenotype and genotype features of 11 children with dystonia 28 caused by KMT2B variants
Lifang DAI ; Changhong DING ; Tie FANG ; Zihang XIE ; Tinghong LIU ; Weihua ZHANG ; Xiaohui WANG ; Xiaotun REN ; Ming LIU ; Xiaojuan TIAN ; Husheng WU ; Fang FANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(15):1146-1150
Objective:To summarize the clinical characteristics of children with dystonia 28 (DYT28) caused by KMT2B gene variations so as to improve clinicians′ understanding of the disease. Methods:The clinical manifestations, treatment and gene variation data of 11 children with DYT28 caused by KMT2B gene variations were retrospectively collected and analyzed.The subjects were recruited from the Department of Neurology, Beijing Children′s Hospital, Capital Medical University from March 2018 to January 2021.The patients were followed up. Results:There were 8 males and 3 females.The age at onset was ranging from 1 month to 6 years without inducement.Eight cases were gene-ralized dystonia and 3 cases were multifocal dystonia.The initial symptoms of 7 cases were unilateral or bilateral lower limbs tiptoeing.Four cases presented dysarthria, retching or swallowing difficulties at onset.As the disease progressed, all the cases had laryngeal dystonia, 10 cases had lower limbs dystonia, and 8 cases had upper limbs dystonia.Six cases were complicated with other dyskinesia symptoms.Ten cases had varying degrees of short stature, microcephalus, micrognathia, musculoskeletal abnormalities, intellectual disability, endocrinopathies and sleep difficulties.The brain magnetic resonance imaging showed abnormal in only 1 case.Eleven KMT2B gene pathogenic variants were found, including 8 frameshift variants, 1 in-frame variant and 2 missense variants.Four variants were novel.Eleven cases were followed up at the age of 1 year and 7 months to 17 years and 9 months.One case wasn′t given therapy.The dystonia in 3 cases was mildly improved after medication.Dysfunction of urination and defecation was disappeared in 1 case after medication.The symptom of 6 cases had no improvement after drug therapy.Among the above 6 cases, 5 drug refractory cases had deep brain stimulation, and their dystonia symptoms are all obviously improved; 2 cases had normal control of urination and defecation after deep brain stimulation.The motor scores in the Burke-Fahn-Marsden dystonia rating scale were improved by 55.8%-90.7%, and the disability scores were improved by 14.8%-69.6%. Conclusions:DYT28 caused by KMT2B gene variations is one of the most common and early-onset genetic dystonia in children.The dystonia symptom progresses from local parts to the whole body, prominently involving laryngeal muscles and lower limbs.Control of urination and defecation requires attention.Patients with mild dystonia symptoms can be effectively treated by drugs.However, patients with severe dystonia symptoms were drug refractory, and their dystonia symptoms can be effectively improved by deep brain stimulation.
10.The association between the zygomatic change and bone setback or resection in L-shaped reduction malarplasty
Qing ZHAO ; Yumo WANG ; Yiyuan WEI ; Xiaoshuang SUN ; Yifan WU ; Zihang ZHOU ; Jihua LI
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2024;40(10):1041-1048
Objective:To analyze the association between zygomatic change and bone setback or resection and propose a quantitative guidance for L-shaped reduction malarplasty by linear regression analysis based on computed tomographic (CT) scan images.Methods:A retrospective observational study was conducted on patients who underwent L-shaped reduction malarplasty with mortice and tenon joint at the zygomatic arch in Department of Orthognathic and Temporomandibular Joint Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University from January 2017 to September 2022. Bone setback and resection were performed in cases required a classical L-shaped osteoectomy with oblique bone resection (Group Ⅰ). Bone setback was performed in cases required a modified L-shaped osteotomy without bone resection (Group Ⅱ). Wound healing and the occurrence of complications were followed up after operation. The amount of bone setback and resection were calculated by using preoperative and postoperative CT scan images. The unilateral width changes of the anterior, middle, and posterior zygomatic regions(ΔZBP-MFP, ΔZMP-MFP, ΔZAP-MFP, respectively) as well as zygomatic protrusion change(Δzygomatic protrusion) were also evaluated. SPSS 20.0 software was used for statistical analysis. The measurement data was expressed as Mean±SD. Zygomatic width and protrusion change of the two groups was compared by independent t-test. Comparison of complication rates between the two groups was performed using the χ2 test. Correlation analysis using Pearson correlation coefficients was performed between bone resection or setback and zygomatic width or protrusion change. Linear regression analysis was also performed. Results:A total of 80 patients were enrolled. Group Ⅰ consisted of 40 patients [6 males and 34 females; aged (25.2±3.8) years, ranging from 19 to 33 years] who underwent a classical L-shaped osteotomy with both bone setback and resection, while Group Ⅱ consisted of 40 patients [10 males and 30 females; aged (26.0±3.0) years, ranging from 20 to 35 years] who underwent a modified L-shaped osteotomy with bone setback but without bone resection. All patients healed uneventfully during the follow-up period[(12.5±3.3) months, ranging from 5 to 20 months]. There was no significant difference in the incidence of complications such as infection, transient paresthesia, severe swelling and hematoma between the two groups ( P>0.05). No severe complications, such as facial asymmetry, sagging cheek, bone nonunion, were observed. All patients significantly improved facial contours. There was a statistically significant difference (all P<0.01) in ΔZBP-MFP [ (2.52±0.76) mm vs. (1.85±0.40) mm], ΔZMP-MFP [ (3.30±0.54) mm vs. (2.94±0.51) mm] and Δzygomatic protrusion [ (4.42±1.20) mm vs. (3.59±0.84) mm] between Group Ⅰ and Group Ⅱ. No statistical difference was found in ΔZAP-MFP ( P>0.05). Significant correlation was observed between the bone setback or resection and the changes of anterior, middle zygomatic width as well as protrusion in both the two groups ( r=0.60-0.92, all P<0.01), and the linear regression equation was established. The correlation between bone setback or resection and the posterior zygomatic width change was not significant ( P>0.05). Conclusion:There are linear correlations between the unilateral anterior, middle zygomatic width change, zygomatic protrusion change and the unilateral bone setback or resection. The linear regression equations can be used as a quantitative guidance for preoperative surgical planning.