1.Clinical significance of combined detection of C reactive protein and neutrophils in burn infection patients
Min LIU ; Ziwen LIU ; Yujie CHEN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(22):3277-3278
Objective To investigate the level of the peripheral blood percentage of neutrophils(Neu% ) and C reactive protein (CRP) in the early diagnosis of burn infection .Methods A total of 84 burn infection patients were collected from August 2013 to May 2014 ,28 cases with minor burns ,28 cases with moderate burns and 28 cases with severe burns .According to test results of wound infection ,they were divided into infected group with 64 cases and control group with 20 patients .Two milliliter peripheral blood samples were collected and used to measure the WBC ,CRP ,and Neu% .Results In the 84 patients ,66 cases with elevated CRP(78 .6% ) ,43 cases with elevated WBC(51 .2% ) and 57 cases with Neu% (67 .9% ) .The WBC levels in the infected group and control group had no significant different(P>0 .05) ,but there were significant differences on the levels of Neu% and CRP(P<0 .05) .WBC of mild ,moderate and severe burn patients had no significant differences(P>0 .05) ,but there were significant differ-ences on the levels of Neu% and CRP(P<0 .05) .Conclusion Neu% ,CRP might reflect the presence or absence of infection in burn patients ,and also increased with the burn degree .The combined detection of CRP and Neu% is more sensitive than the com-bined detection of CRP and WBC .
2.Construction and identification of small interfering RNA expression vector targeting EOLA1 gene
Yueming LIU ; Zongcheng YANG ; Ziwen LIANG
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(10):-
Objective To construct small interfering RNA(siRNA) expression vectors targeting EOLA1 (Endothelial-overexpressed lipopolysaccharide-associated factor 1) gene, and to assay their effects on the expression of EOLA1. Methods GFP-EOLA1 fusion protein expressive vector pEGFP-N2/EOLA1 was constructed and transfected into ECV304 cells. The transfected cells were cultured in M199 containing G418 (400?g/ml) for 5 weeks to screen the cell line stably expressing GFP-EOLA1 fusion protein. For interfering EOLA1 target gene, complementary oligonucleotides were desiqned and synthesized at different sites. The oligonucleotides were inserted into pSinencer3.1/H1 plasmid. Then, the vector was transfected into the ECV304 cells stably expressing GFP-EOLA1 fusion protein and the inhibiting affection to target gene EOLA1 was identitied by the observation of the green fluorescence in transfected cells with inverted fluorescent microscope and Western immunoblot assay. Results The ECV304 cell line stably expressing GFP-EOLA1 fusion protein was constructed, and the siRNA vector of EOLA1 can knockdown EOLA1 gene expression specifically. Conclusion The siRNA vectors specifically interfering EOLA1 expression were constructed successfully, which would be useful in the study of function of EOLA1 gene.
3.Development of laparoscopic hernia repair and prevention and treatment of complications
Ziwen LIU ; Zongze LI ; Yongxing DU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2017;16(9):907-910
Ventral hernia is a very common surgical problem with its incidence gradually increasing due to aging population,and it has significantly threat to quality of life.Laparoscopic hernia repair is a kind of minimally invasive surgery based on tension-free hernia repair,which has become an effective way for treatment of ventral hernia after decades of development.Besides,the classic surgical approaches for adult inguinal hernia include intraperitoneal onlay mesh,transabdominal peritoneal and totally extraperitoneal repairs.However,some related complications including vascular injury and bleeding,postoperative pain,nerve damage,seroma,intestinal obstruction,infection and relapse have been increasingly reported with the extensive applications of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.Surgeons still need to pay more attentions and take appropriate measures to prevent such events.Complications could be reduced by strictly following the indications of different laparoscopic hernia repair surgeries with a careful consideration of the advantages and disadvantages,understanding their pathogenesis,improving the laparoscopic operation techniques,getting familiar with the local anatomical structures and standardizing the surgical procedures.Establishing a correct and standard surgical training system will further shorten the learning curve of surgeons to promote the progression and development of hernia surgery in China.
4.Effect of rhTRAIL on survivin expression of human lung adeno-carcinoma A549 xenografted tumor in nude mice
Meichun ZHANG ; Jun ZENG ; Ziwen ZHAO ; Zhaohui LIU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;22(2):203-207
Objective To observe the effect of rhTRAIL on survivin gene expression of human lung adeno-carcinoma A549 xenografted tumor in nude mice,and investigate the possible inhibitory mechanism of rhTRAIL on the implanted-tumor growth.Methods The solid tumor model was formed in nude mice with human lung adeno-carcinoma cell line.A549.24 mice were randomly divided into the four groups,rhTRAIL single treated group (1 μg/mL),rhTRAIL combined with cisplatin (DDP) treated group,cisplatin treated (1.5mg/kg) and 0.9% sodium chloride injection(NS) control group.The rhTRAIL and DDP were injected once every other day by intraperitoneal injection to mice in the treated groups,lasting eight times,the same volume of saline solution was injected to the control group.After these,mice were killed and dissected completely.The expression level of survivin mRNA and protein in the tumor tissues was detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and immunohistochemistry,respectively.And the expression of survivin gene in serum of each group was tested by ELISA.Results The expression levels of survivin mRNA in implanted-tumor tissues in rhTRAIL,rhTRAIL combined with DDP,DDP and NS group were (48.7 ± 2.5) %,(53.1 ± 4.6) %,(99.1 ± 5.3) % and (95.6 ± 3.7) %,respectively.While the protein expressions of survivin gene in those groups were (0.319 ± 0.025),(0.483 ± 0.058),(0.635 ± 0.041) and (0.619 ± 0.017),respectively.Moreover,the serum levels of survivin were (71.9 ± 7.05),(80.26 ± 10.80),(112.75 ± 15.41) and (105.03 ± 20.37),respectively.The data showed that the expression levels of rhTRAIL and rhTRAIL combined with DDP group were lower than that of DDP-treated group or the NS control group (P < 0.0 5).Compared with the rhTRAIL combined with DDP group,the survivin gene expression level of rhTRAIL-single treated group decreased a little lower,but the difference was not significant (P > 0.05).Conversely,the survivin gene level was increased to some degree compared with the NS control group,and uniformly there was no significant difference (P > 0.05).Conclusion rhTRAIL can downregulate the expression level of survivin gene of human lung adeno-carcinoma A549 xenografted tumor in nude mice.It may be one of the possible inhibitory mechanisms of rhTRAIL on the implanted-tumor growth that rhTRAIL can downregulate survivin gene expression and promote tumor cell apoptosis.
5.Effect of different isoforms of tocopherols on expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 in human umbilical vein endothelial cells
Yan FAN ; Meilin LIU ; Yunyun QI ; Ziwen REN ;
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2004;0(01):-
Objective: To observe the influence of different tocopherol isoforms on oxidized low density lipoprotein (oxLDL) or recombinant human C reactive protein (rhCRP) induced expression of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM 1) in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and to investigate the potential mechanisms and effects of different tocopherols on atherosclerosis. Methods: Cultured HUVECs were incubated with oxLDL,oxLDL+? tocopherol,oxLDL+? tocopherol,oxLDL+mixed tocopherols,rhCRP,rhCRP+? tocopherol,rhCRP+? tocopherol, rhCRP+mixed tocopherols for 24 hours, respectively. The ICAM 1 expressions of protein and mRNA were detected by cell enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), flow cytometric technique and RT-PCR. Results : Incubation of HUVECs with oxLDL or rhCRP for 24 hours significantly increased ICAM 1 expressions of proteins and mRNA . The different tocopherols inhibited oxLDL induced ICAM 1 expression in HUVECs in a concentration dependent manner(50-200 ?mol/L) and mixed tocopherols were more potent than ? tocopherol or ? tocopherol alone. However, rhCRP induced ICAM 1 expression in HUVECs was not inhibited by tocopherols. Conclusion :The different tocopherols inhibited oxLDL induced ICAM 1 expression in HUVECs and mixed tocopherols were more potent than ? tocopherol or ? tocopherol alone, which may be important for the beneficial effects of tocopherols on atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
6.Development and application vehicle-mounted wireless tele-consultation system
Lixin LI ; Zuchun TAN ; Yonglin SU ; Ziwen LIU ; Hefei WANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 1989;0(03):-
The vehicle-mounted wireless tele-consultation system involves computer network technology, satellite communication technology and multimedia video technique in, which is composed of GPS, vehicle -mounted satellite communication sub-system, automatic satellite-tracking sub-system and computer control system. The system can be applied to medical command, operation tele-instruction, tele-education, tele -consultation, uploading medical service data and searching electronic medical information,and thus the field medical treatment and medical service are both improved. This paper introduces such aspects of the system as its principle, components, functions and application to medical service support.
7.Clinical curative effect of balloon occlusion of distal abdominal aorta in cesarean section for patients with pernicious placenta previa and placenta accreta
Zheng GONG ; Xiaoli CHENG ; Yuan CHI ; Ziwen WANG ; Zhaoyu LIU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2017;14(6):351-354
Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy of balloon occlusion of distal abdominal aorta for patients with pernicious placenta previa and placenta accreta.Methods Data of 72 patients with pernicious placenta previa and placenta accreta were retrospectively analyzed.There were 53 cases (occlusion group) reserved balloon occlusion in abdominal aorta before cesarean section,which can temporarily blocked abdominal aortic blood flow during operation.The other 19 cases (non-occlusion group) underwent cesarean section without balloon occlusion of abdominal aorta.The intraoperative,post operative situations and the birth state of newborn of the two groups were compared.Results The bleeding,blood transfusion and hysterectomy rate during the operation in occlusion group were less than those in non-occlusion group (all P< 0.05).Differences of the rate of postoperative transferring to intensive care unit (ICU) and the time in ICU were statistically significant between two groups (both P <0.05).No statistical difference of operation time,postoperative total hospital stay time and the rate of postoperative infection was found between two groups (both P>0.05).There was no statistical difference of newborns weight and Apgar scores (5 min and 10 min after birth) between two groups (all P>0.05).Conclusion The balloon occlusion of distal abdominal aorta in cesarean section for patients with pernicious placenta previa and placenta accreta is safe and feasible,which can effectively reduce the intraoperative bleeding,the blood transfusion and the risk of hysterectomy.
8.Serum expression of DKK1 protein in patients with non-small cell lung cancer and its relationship with osseous metastasis
Meichun ZHANG ; Jing WU ; Weinong ZHONG ; Zhaohui LIU ; Ziwen ZHAO
Cancer Research and Clinic 2017;29(7):466-469
Objective To explore the serum expression of DKK1 protein, a Wnt signaling pathway inhibitor in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and its relationship with osseous metastasis. Methods Serum DKK1 protein levels were assayed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in NSCLC patients, including 33 NSCLC patients with osseous metastasis and 41 NSCLC patients without respectively, and 32 healthy volunteers were served as the control group. Furthermore, the differential expression of the serum DKK1 protein level between the patients and the volunteers was compared by using the variance analysis and the independent sample t test. The correlation between DKK1 expression and bone metastasis was detected by Pearson correlation analysis. Results Serum DKK1 protein level of NSCLC patients was (79.6±8.3) ng/ml, which was significantly higher than that in healthy volunteers [(21.5±6.4) ng/ml, t=13.17, P=0.001]. The serum DKK1 level in osseous metastasis group was (110.3±11.4) ng/ml, which was significantly higher than that in non-skeletal metastasis group [(60.7±10.5) ng/ml, t=14.128, P=0.003]. The positive association was observed between the DKK1 level in the peripheral blood and osseous metastasis in NSCLC patients (r=0.855, P<0.001). Conclusion The serum expression level of DKK1 protein in NSCLC patients is closely related to the osseous metastasis, which may be a predicting biomarker for the osseous metastasis.
9.Roles of NF-κB signaling pathway in regulatory network of pancreatic cancer metastasis
Yongxing DU ; Lei YOU ; Xiaoxia REN ; Ziwen LIU ; Yupei ZHAO
International Journal of Surgery 2014;41(9):622-625
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most malignant tumors with a high mortality rate attributed to its widespread metastasis.A number of cellular signal transduction pathways involved in multiple genes play an important role in regulating this complex metastatic cascade of pancreatic cancer.NF-kappa B is one of the crucial signaling pathways.Studies has indicated that NF-kappa B could modulate a series of biological events relevant to tumor progress by controlling multiple targeted genes expression,such as cell proliferation,anti-apoptosis,angiogenesis,epithelial-mesenchymal transition,inflammation,stress response,etc.Furthermore,it can also up-regulate Hedgehog and MMPs signaling pathways.To help us better understand the potential mechanism and identify more sensitive tumor markers and selective targets,this review will underline the significant roles of NF-kappa B signaling pathway in regulatory network of pancreatic cancer metastasis.
10.Human hepatocellular carcinoma cell growth is suppressed by all-trans-retinoicacid through down-regulating miR-18a expression
Ziwen LIU ; Changzheng LIU ; Wei LIU ; Taiping HANG ; Songsen CHEN ; Yupei ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2012;18(5):386-388
ObjectiveTo investigate the inhibitory effect of all-tram-retinoicacid (ATRA) on HCC cell growth and probe the potential molecular mechanism.MethodsHCC cell lines,HepG2 and SMMC-7721 were treated by ATRA and cell growth was analyzed by using MTT assay.The expression levels of miR-18a were evaluated in HepG2 and SMMC-7721,compared with the normal livers pool by using RealTime PCR analysis.Cell growth analysis by using MTT assay was performed on HepG2 and SMMC-7721 after transfection with anti-miR-18a.Rescued assay was designed to probe the mechanism of ATRA on cell growth by using ATRA with or without miR-18a mimic.ResultsHepG2 cell growth was suppressed about 74% (P<0.05,36 h),72% (P<0.01,48 h),and 67% (P<0.05,72 h) and SMMC-7721 cell growth was inhibited about 68% (P<0.05,48 h),and 64% (P<0.05,72 h) after treatment with ATRA,compared with the cells treated with Ethanol.MiR-18a expression was up-regulated in HepG2 and SMMC-7721 cell lines about 4.7- and 3.8-fold (P<0.05),respectively.Endogenous miR-18a levels were down-regulated by ATRA about 67% and 56% (P<0.05).The inhibitory effect of ATRA on HCC cell growth was reversed about 1.2-fold (P<0.05,48 h) by overexpression of miR-18a in HepG2 cells and cell growth of SMMC-7721 was enhanced about 1.25- and 1.2-fold (P<0.05,24 and 48 h) with ectopic expression of miR-18a.ConclusionHCC cells growth is suppressed by ATRA through miR-18a mediated network.