1.Current status and influencing factors of health care workers'cognition on monkeypox
Chun-Mei HUANG ; Ning WANG ; Xue-Lian LI ; Lan CHEN ; Meng-Ling CHEN ; Chen-Jie GU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(7):852-859
Objective To analyze the influencing factors for the knowledge level,cognition willingness and atti-tude of health care workers(HCWs)towards monkeypox.Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted,from January to April 2023,700 HCWs were randomly selected from a tertiary hospital in Shanghai.Based on a self-de-signed questionnaire,the survey was conducted anonymously through the online platform"Wenjuanxing".Results A total of 612 questionnaires were collected,581 were valid,with a response rate of 87.43%and an effective rate of 94.93%.The mean score of the questionnaire was(128.80±27.70)points,with a score rate of 58.54%.Multiple linear regression analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences in the knowledge level of mon-keypox among HCWs of different ages,occupations,departments,educational levels,years of working experience,professional titles,initiative cognition on monkeypox,and participation in monkeypox-related lectures organized by the units(all P<0.05).Conclusion HCWs'cognition on monkeypox is at a moderate level.The training of HC-Ws on monkeypox knowledge should be strengthened to improve the emergency response capabilities during mon-keypox outbreaks.
2.Mechanism of intestinal injury induced by WNT2B high-expressed fibroblasts in Crohn's disease.
Yan Ling CHENG ; Shu Zhe XIAO ; Dan Qiong LIU ; Lan Lan GENG ; Jian Biao GU ; Rui TANG ; Lin LAN ; Yun ZHU ; Pei Yu CHEN ; Zhi Hua HE ; Si Tang GONG ; Yang CHENG
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2023;61(7):606-613
Objective: To explore the mechanism of intestinal tissue damage induced by macrophages activated by WNT2B high-expressed fibroblasts. Methods: This study involved biological information analysis, pathological tissue research and cell experimental research. The biological information of the colon tissue from the children with inflammatory bowel disease in previous study was analyzed again with single-cell sequencing. The pathological tissues were collected by colonoscopy from 10 children with Crohn's disease treated in the Department of Gastroenterology of Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center from July 2022 to September 2022. According to the findings of colonoscopy, tissues with obvious inflammation or ulceration were classified as the inflammatory group, while tissues with slight inflammation and no ulceration were classified as the non-inflammatory group. HE staining was performed to observe the pathological changes of the colon tissues. Macrophage infiltration and CXCL12 expression were detected by immunofluorescence. In terms of cell experiments, fibroblasts transfected with WNT2B plasmid or empty plasmid were co-cultured with salinomycin treated or non-treated macrophages, respectively; the expression of proteins through Wnt classical pathway were detected by western blotting. Macrophages treated with SKL2001 were used as the experimental group, and those with phosphate buffer as the control group. The expression and secretion of CXCL12 in macrophages were detected by quantitative Real-time PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). T-test or rank sum test were used for the comparison between groups. Results: Single-cell sequencing analysis suggested that macrophages were the main cells in inflammatory bowel disease colon tissue, and there was interaction between WNT2B high-expressed fibroblasts and macrophages. HE staining of the 10 patients ((9.3±3.8) years old, 7 males and 3 females) showed that the pathological score of colon tissue in the inflammatory group was higher than that in the non-inflammatory group (4 (3, 4) vs. 2 (1, 2) points, Z=3.05, P=0.002). Tissue immunofluorescence indicated that the number of infiltrating macrophages in the inflammatory group was significantly higher than that in the non-inflammatory group under high power field of view (72.8±10.4 vs.8.4±3.5, t=25.10, P<0.001), as well as the number of cells expressing CXCL12 (14.0±3.5 vs. 4.7±1.9, t=14.68, P<0.001). In cell experiments, western blotting suggested an elevated level of glycogen synthase kinase-3β phosphorylation in macrophages co-cultured with fibroblast transfected with WNT2B plasmid, and salinmycin could reverse this change. Real-time PCR suggested that the transcription level of CXCL12 in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group (6.42±0.04 vs. 1.00±0.03, t=183.00, P<0.001), as well as the expression and secretion of CXCL12 by ELISA ((465±34) vs. (77±9) ng/L, t=13.21, P=0.006). Conclusion: WNT2B high-expressed fibroblasts can secrete WNT2B protein and activate the Wnt classical signaling pathway thus enhancing the expression and secretion of CXCL12 in macrophages, inducing the development of intestinal inflammation of Crohn's disease.
Child
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Male
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Humans
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Female
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Child, Preschool
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Adolescent
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Crohn Disease
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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
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Colon
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Inflammation
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Colonoscopy
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Glycoproteins
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Wnt Proteins
3.Fibroblasts overpressing WNT2b cause impairment of intestinal mucosal barrier.
Shu Zhe XIAO ; Yan Ling CHENG ; Yun ZHU ; Rui TANG ; Jian Biao GU ; Lin LAN ; Zhi Hua HE ; Dan Qiong LIU ; Lan Lan GENG ; Yang CHENG ; Si Tang GONG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2023;43(2):206-212
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the mechanism by which fibroblasts with high WNT2b expression causes intestinal mucosa barrier disruption and promote the progression of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
METHODS:
Caco-2 cells were treated with 20% fibroblast conditioned medium or co-cultured with fibroblasts highly expressing WNT2b, with the cells without treatment with the conditioned medium and cells co-cultured with wild-type fibroblasts as the control groups. The changes in barrier permeability of Caco-2 cells were assessed by measuring transmembrane resistance and Lucifer Yellow permeability. In Caco-2 cells co-cultured with WNT2b-overexpressing or control intestinal fibroblasts, nuclear entry of β-catenin was detected with immunofluorescence assay, and the expressions of tight junction proteins ZO-1 and E-cadherin were detected with Western blotting. In a C57 mouse model of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced IBD-like enteritis, the therapeutic effect of intraperitoneal injection of salinomycin (5 mg/kg, an inhibitor of WNT/β-catenin signaling pathway) was evaluated by observing the changes in intestinal inflammation and detecting the expressions of tight junction proteins.
RESULTS:
In the coculture system, WNT2b overexpression in the fibroblasts significantly promoted nuclear entry of β-catenin (P < 0.01) and decreased the expressions of tight junction proteins in Caco-2 cells; knockdown of FZD4 expression in Caco-2 cells obviously reversed this effect. In DSS-treated mice, salinomycin treatment significantly reduced intestinal inflammation and increased the expressions of tight junction proteins in the intestinal mucosa.
CONCLUSION
Intestinal fibroblasts overexpressing WNT2b causes impairment of intestinal mucosal barrier function and can be a potential target for treatment of IBD.
Humans
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Mice
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Animals
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Caco-2 Cells
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beta Catenin/metabolism*
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Culture Media, Conditioned/pharmacology*
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Tight Junctions/metabolism*
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Intestinal Mucosa
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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
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Tight Junction Proteins/metabolism*
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Inflammation/metabolism*
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Fibroblasts/metabolism*
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Mice, Inbred C57BL
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Glycoproteins/metabolism*
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Wnt Proteins/pharmacology*
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Frizzled Receptors/metabolism*
4.Meta-analysis of the effect of different concentrations of atropine inhibiting spherical equivalent degree and axial length of myopia in children
Zhi-Ming GU ; Chang-Jun LAN ; Wei-Qi ZHONG ; Xiao-Yu LI ; Xiao-Ling XIANG ; Xuan LIAO
International Eye Science 2022;22(10):1671-1677
AIM: To systematically evaluate the effects of 0.01%, 0.025% and 0.05% ophthalmic atropine on the change of spherical equivalent(SE)degree and axial length(AL)of myopic children. METHODS: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang Database, VIP and CBM were searched for all publications related to 0.01%, 0.025% and 0.05% atropine to control myopia simultaneously. The publication time is from the database construction to May 2022. The Cochrane handbook was used to evaluate the risk of bias and quality of the included literature, STATA12.0 was used to detect publication bias and Revman5.4 software was used for Meta-analysis. RESULTS: A total of 6 literatures(1 239 eyes)were included, with 5 randomized controlled trials and 1 case-control study. Meta-analysis results showed that 0.025% atropine had better inhibitory effect on SE and AL than 0.01% atropine(SE: WMD=-0.15, 95%CI: -0.23--0.06, P<0.001; AL: WMD=0.07, 95%CI: 0.03-0.10, P<0.001). The inhibitory effect of 0.05% atropine on SE and AL was better than 0.01% atropine(SE: WMD=-0.35, 95%CI: -0.44--0.26, P<0.001; AL: WMD=0.16, 95%CI: 0.12-0.20, P<0.001). The inhibitory effect of 0.05% atropine on SE and AL increase was better than 0.025% atropine(SE: WMD=-0.20, 95%CI: -0.28--0.11, P<0.001; AL: WMD=0.09, 95%CI: 0.06-0.12, P<0.001). CONCLUSION: The concentration of 0.05% atropine is superior to 0.01% and 0.025% atropine in the control of SE and AL. However, the side effects of long-term use remain to be observed.
5.Clinical observation on Tongdu Tiaoqi acupuncture combined with warming acupuncture for postoperative urinary retention.
Hua-Ru LIU ; Wei-Yu GU ; Ling-Jing-Xiu PAN ; Yi-Yi WANG ; Yu-Qiang ZHU ; Lan-Xin YE ; Xue-Hui SHI
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2022;42(1):41-44
OBJECTIVE:
To compare the therapeutic effect of Tongdu Tiaoqi acupuncture (acupuncture for unblocking governor vessel and regulating qi ) combined with warming acupuncture, Tongdu Tiaoqi acupuncture, abdominal moxibustion and oral tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained release capsule on postoperative urinary retention.
METHODS:
A total of 120 patients with postoperative urinary retention were randomized into an acupuncture-moxibustion group, an acupuncture group, a moxibustion group and a medication group, 30 cases in each group. Tongdu Tiaoqi acupuncture combined with warming acupuncture were applied in the acupuncture-moxibustion group. Tongdu Tiaoqi acupuncture was applied at Baihui (GV 20), Shuigou (CV 26) etc. in the acupuncture group. Moxibustion was applied at Qihai (CV 6), Guanyuan (CV 4), Shuidao (ST 28) and Sanyinjiao (SP 6) in the moxibustion group. Tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained release capsule was given orally in the medication group. The treatment was once a day, and 5-day treatment was required in each group. Before and after treatment, the residual urine volume of bladder, the visual analogue scale (VAS) score and the time of first urethral catheter removal were observed, and the clinical efficacy was compared in the 4 groups.
RESULTS:
After treatment, the residual urine volume of bladder was decreased compared before treatment in the 4 groups (P<0.05), and that in the acupuncture-moxibustion group was less than the other 3 groups (P<0.05). After treatment, the VAS scores were decreased compared before treatment in the acupuncture-moxibustion group, the acupuncture group and the moxibustion group (P<0.05), and those in the 3 groups were lower than the medication group (P<0.05). The time of first urethral catheter removal in the acupuncture-moxibustion group was earlier than the other 3 groups (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 93.3% (28/30) in the acupuncture-moxibustion group, which was superior to 63.3% (19/30) in the acupuncture group, 60.0% (18/30) in the moxibustion group and 66.7% (20/30) in the medication group (P<0.05).
CONCLUSION
The therapeutic effect of Tongdu Tiaoqi acupuncture combined with warming acupuncture on postoperative urinary retention is superior to simple acupuncture, abdominal moxibustion and tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained release capsule.
Acupuncture Points
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Acupuncture Therapy
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Humans
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Moxibustion
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Treatment Outcome
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Urinary Retention/therapy*
6.Management and short-term outcomes of neonates born to mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.
Shu Juan LI ; Lan ZHANG ; Hao YUAN ; Xiao Bo ZHANG ; Chuan Qing WANG ; Gong Bao LIU ; Ying GU ; Tong Ling YANG ; Xiao Ting ZHU ; Xiao Wen ZHAI ; Yu SHI ; Si Yuan JIANG ; Ke ZHANG ; Kai YAN ; Peng ZHANG ; Xiao Jing HU ; Qing LIU ; Rui Wei GAO ; Juan ZHAO ; Jian Guo ZHOU ; Yun CAO ; Zhi Hua LI
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2022;60(11):1163-1167
Objective: To summarize the management and short-term outcomes of neonates delivered by mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant. Methods: A retrospective study was performed on 158 neonates born to mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant admitted to the isolation ward of Children's Hospital of Fudan University from March 15th, 2022 to May 30th, 2022. The postnatal infection control measures for these neonates, and their clinical characteristics and short-term outcomes were analyzed. They were divided into maternal symptomatic group and maternal asymptomatic group according to whether their mothers had SARS-CoV-2 symptoms. The clinical outcomes were compared between the 2 groups using Rank sum test and Chi-square test. Results: All neonates were under strict infection control measures at birth and after birth. Of the 158 neonates, 75 (47.5%) were male. The gestational age was (38+3±1+3) weeks and the birth weight was (3 201±463)g. Of the neonates included, ten were preterm (6.3%) and the minimum gestational age was 30+1 weeks. Six neonates (3.8%) had respiratory difficulty and 4 of them were premature and required mechanical ventilation. All 158 neonates were tested negative for SARS-COV-2 nucleic acid by daily nasal swabs for the first 7 days. A total of 156 mothers (2 cases of twin pregnancy) infected with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, the time from confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection to delivery was 7 (3, 12) days. Among them, 88 cases (56.4%) showed clinical symptoms, but none needed intensive care treatment. The peripheral white blood cell count of the neonates in maternal symptomatic group was significantly higher than that in maternal symptomatic group (23.0 (18.7, 28.0) × 109 vs. 19.6 (15.4, 36.6) × 109/L, Z=2.44, P<0.05). Conclusions: Neonates of mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant during third trimester have benign short-term outcomes, without intrauterine infection through vertical transmission. Strict infection control measures at birth and after birth can effectively protect these neonates from SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Pregnancy
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COVID-19
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Mothers
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Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/prevention & control*
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Retrospective Studies
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SARS-CoV-2
7.Clinical features of preterm infants with a birth weight less than 1 500 g undergoing different intensities of resuscitation: a multicenter retrospective analysis.
Miao QIAN ; Zhang-Bin YU ; Xiao-Hui CHEN ; Yan XU ; Yue-Lan MA ; Shan-Yu JIANG ; Huai-Yan WANG ; Zeng-Qin WANG ; Liang-Rong HAN ; Shuang-Shuang LI ; Hong-Yan LU ; Jun WAN ; Yan GAO ; Xiao-Qing CHEN ; Li ZHAO ; Ming-Fu WU ; Hong-Juan ZHANG ; Mei XUE ; Ling-Ling ZHU ; Zhao-Fang TIAN ; Wen-Juan TU ; Xin-Ping WU ; Shu-Ping HAN ; Xiao-Qi GU
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2021;23(6):593-598
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the clinical features of preterm infants with a birth weight less than 1 500 g undergoing different intensities of resuscitation.
METHODS:
A retrospective analysis was performed for the preterm infants with a birth weight less than 1 500 g and a gestational age less than 32 weeks who were treated in the neonatal intensive care unit of 20 hospitals in Jiangsu, China from January 2018 to December 2019. According to the intensity of resuscitation in the delivery room, the infants were divided into three groups:non-tracheal intubation (
RESULTS:
Compared with the non-tracheal intubation group, the tracheal intubation and ECPR groups had significantly lower rates of cesarean section and use of antenatal corticosteroid (
CONCLUSIONS
For preterm infants with a birth weight less than 1 500 g, the higher intensity of resuscitation in the delivery room is related to lower rate of antenatal corticosteroid therapy, lower gestational age, and lower birth weight. The infants undergoing tracheal intubation or ECRP in the delivery room have an increased incidence rate of adverse clinical outcomes. This suggests that it is important to improve the quality of perinatal management and delivery room resuscitation to improve the prognosis of the infants.
Birth Weight
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Cesarean Section
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China
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Female
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Gestational Age
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature
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Pregnancy
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Retrospective Studies
8.Endemic situation of schistosomiasis in national surveillance sites of Zhejiang Province from 2015 to 2019
Jian-Feng ZHANG ; Hai-Juan DU ; Xiao-Lan YAN ; Li-Ling YU ; Ming-Jin YANG ; Rong LIU ; Sheng-Feng GU ; Li-Yong WEN
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2021;33(2):195-199
Objective To analyze the endemic situation of schistosomiasis in national surveillance sites of Zhejiang Province, so as to provide the scientific evidence for formulating the new schistosomiasis surveillance program and consolidating schistosomiasis elimination achievements. Methods A total of 54 to 55 national surveillance sites and 6 risk monitoring sites were assigned in historical endemic regions of Zhejiang Province from 2015 to 2019, where the Schistosoma japonicum infections in humans, livestock, snails and wild feces were monitored. All data pertaining to the surveillance results were descriptively analyzed. Results There were 34 530 person-time local residents receiving serological screening for S. japonicum infections in national surveillance sites of Zhejiang Province from 2015 to 2019, and the seroprevalance of S. japonicum infections were 0.29% to 0.68%; however, no egg-positives were detected. During the period from 2015 to 2019, there were 62 086 person-time mobile populations receiving serological screening for S. japonicum infections in national surveillance sites of Zhejiang Province, and the seroprevalance of S. japonicum infections were 0.32% to 0.56%; additionally, there were 27 egg-positives identified, including 3 imported cases with schistosomiasis haematobia and one case with acute schistosomiasis japonica, indicating that the adjusted prevalence of Schistosoma infections were 0.01% to 0.07% among mobile populations. A total of 829 livestock were examined for S. japonicum infections, with no positives detected. There were 10.55 hm2 and 2.89 hm2 snail habitats found in national surveillance sites and risk monitoring sites of Zhejiang Province during the 5-year period, respectively; however, no S. japonicum infections were identified in snails. Moreover, a total of 305 wild feces were tested for S. japonicum infections, and no egg-positives were identified. Conclusions The schistosomiasis elimination achievement have been consolidated in Zhejiang Province; however, the risk factors of re-emerging schistosomiasis have not been completely eliminated, such as residual snails and imported schistosomiasis cases. Further surveillance and control activities of snails and the source of S. japonicum infections should be reinforced.
9.Effect of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Achilles Tendon Using Shear Wave Elastography
Jie-ling SHAN ; Yu-lan ZHU ; Ting-ting RUAN ; Sheng-chen GU ; Kai-wen HUANG ; Yun LI ; Yu-lian ZHU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2021;27(9):1098-1103
Objective:To apply real-time shear wave elastography to observe the effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) on Achilles tendons for healthy adults. Methods:From July to December, 2020, 52 healthy adults were assigned into control group (
10.Clinical Significance of FGFR1 Gene Abnormalities in Blood Tumors.
Chun-Ling ZHANG ; Gu-Sheng TANG ; Meng-Qiao GUO ; Hui CHENG ; Ming-Dong LIU ; Jian-Min YANG ; Sheng-Lan GONG
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2020;28(3):983-988
OBJECTIVE:
To study the potential significance and clinical application of FGFR1 gene abnormality in the diagnosis, clinical features, pathological mechanism and treatment in hematological tumors.
METHODS:
Clinical data of total of 29 patient with chromosome of 8 short arm (8P) abnormality who had more comprehensive medical history from 2013 to 2018 were collected. The karyotype analysis of bone marrow chromosomes in patients was carried out by using chromosome R band banding technique. FGFR1 gene was detected by using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).
RESULTS:
Seven cases of FGFR1 gene abnormalities were decteted, including 3 cases of FGFR1 gene amplification, 2 cases of translocation, and 2 cases of deletion. Five patients with FGFR1 gene amplification or deletion not accompaned with eosinophilia, moreover the chromosome was a complex karyotype with poor prognosis; Two cases of FGFR1 gene translocation were non-complex chromosomal translocation and one of which survived for 6 years after bone marrow transplantation, the other chromosome karyotype showed no rearrangement of 8 short arm. However, FGFR1 gene rearrangement was confirmed by FISH analysis, which was a rare insertional translocation.
CONCLUSION
FGFR1 gene amplification or deletion often occur in cases with complex karyotype, which not accompany eosinophilia, moreover have poor prognosis. The patients with FGFR1 gene translocation accompany eosinophilia which is consistent with the clinical characteristics of myeloid / lymphoid neoplasms with FGFR1 abnormality. Karyotype analysis combined with FISH method can improve the detection of abnormal clones.
Chromosome Aberrations
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Hematologic Neoplasms
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genetics
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metabolism
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Humans
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In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
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Karyotyping
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Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 1
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genetics
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Translocation, Genetic

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