1.Clinical significance of benign liver function abnormality
Xu HAN ; Jia LI ; Qingfang XIONG ; Yongfeng YANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2024;40(2):408-412
Biochemical liver function tests are important methods to determine liver function in clinical practice, but abnormal liver biochemical parameters are not completely equivalent to liver damage. Some genetic and immune factors can also cause abnormal liver biochemical parameters, but with good prognosis in most cases. This article summarizes the causes of some benign abnormal liver biochemical parameters, so as to help clinicians to broaden their thinking of diagnosis and treatment, take into account genetic and immune factors, and avoid misdiagnosis and mistreatment.
2.Research on patient motion monitoring with domestic innovative integrated radiotherapy CybeRay ? real-time imaging for frameless stereotactic radiosurgery
Lihong CAI ; Wenbo GUO ; Jing NIE ; Yali WU ; Minjie ZHANG ; Huina SUN ; Xinsheng XU ; Gaoqing FENG ; Rui ZHANG ; Qingfang JIANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Yubing XIA
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2024;33(12):1138-1143
Objective:To determine the motion detection uncertainty of the real-time CybeRay ? imaging system and patient intrafractional motion with thermoplastic mask-based immobilization. Methods:Real-time CybeRay ? imaging system was used for irradiation and treatment for head phantom and patients with brain tumors. All patients were immobilized with thermoplastic masks. Real-time imaging was delivered using kilovoltage projection images during radiotherapy. The detected patient motion data was collected from 5 head phantom measurements and 27 treatment fractions of 9 brain tumor patients admitted to Kaifeng Cancer Hospital. The accuracy and uncertainty of the motion monitoring system were determined. Results:The mean and standard deviation (SD) of the detected motion in the X, Y, and Z directions for phantom were (-0.02±0.41) mm, (-0.05±0.22) mm and (0.01±0.35) mm, respectively. The detected motion in the X, Y and Z directions for patents were (-0.13±0.48) mm, (-0.05±0.48) mm and (0.11±0.36) mm, respectively. After removing the motion detection uncertainty, the actual intrafractional motion of patients were (-0.11±0.25) mm, (0±0.43) mm and (0.10±0.08) mm in three directions, respectively. Conclusions:The uncertainty of real-time imaging-based motion monitoring system of CybeRay ? is less than 0.5 mm. It is feasible to apply thermoplastic masks for brain tumor patients in clinical practice, which can provide steady immobilization and limit the SD of patient intrafractional motion within 0.5 mm. Real-time imaging-based motion monitoring system of CybeRay ? is accurate for patient motion monitoring during frameless stereotactic radiosurgery/radiotherapy.
3.ImmunoPET studies of 64Cu-labeled CD30 monoclonal antibody 64Cu-NOTA-CD30 in lymphoma models
Xu YANG ; Cuicui LI ; Jun LIU ; Mingyu ZHANG ; Jianhua GONG ; Qingfang MIAO ; Jigang YANG
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2023;43(3):171-176
Objective:To develop the anti-CD30 monoclonal antibody 64Cu-1, 4, 7-trizacyclononane-1, 4, 7-triacetic acid (NOTA)-CD30 and visualize CD30 expression in lymphoma non-invasively. Methods:The CD30 expression levels of 5 cell lines (Karpas299, Raji, Daudi, Ramos, and U266) were assessed by Western blot. Cell lines with high and low CD30 expression were selected for flow cytometry to evaluate the specific binding affinity of anti-CD30 monoclonal antibody. Thirteen NSG mice were used to established CD30 positive and negative subcutaneous xenograft models. 64Cu-NOTA-CD30 was obtained and 64Cu-NOTA-immunoglobulin (Ig)G was used as the control. ImmunoPET imaging was performed 2, 24, and 48 h after the injection of 64Cu-NOTA-CD30 or 64Cu-NOTA-IgG. Finally, the biodistribution studies were conducted. Repeated-measures analysis of variance and Bonferroni test were conducted for comparison. Results:Karpas299 showed the highest CD30 expression, while Raji showed the lowest. Flow cytometry showed specific binding affinity of the anti-CD30 monoclonal antibody to the Karpas299 cell line. The radiochemical purities of the probes were both higher than 95%. In microPET, the 64Cu-NOTA-CD30 uptake of Karpas299 xenograft tumors increased over time, with (11.46±0.58), (17.60±1.16) and (19.46±0.99) percentage activity of injection dose per gram of tissue (%ID/g) at 2, 24 and 48 h respectively. The contrast to normal tissue was good at 48 h, with the tumor/heart (blood) ratio of 2.20±0.22. The uptake of 64Cu-NOTA-CD30 in Karpas299 tumor at 48 h after injection was significantly higher than that in Raji tumor ((6.10±1.03) %ID/g) and 64Cu-NOTA-IgG in Karpas299 tumor ((5.12±0.89) %ID/g; F=290.99, t values: 19.65 and 22.25, all P<0.001). The uptake of 64Cu-NOTA-CD30 and the control probe in the heart and liver decreased over time in all groups. Ex vivo biodistribution at 48 h was mainly consistent with the results of microPET in vivo. Conclusions:64Cu-NOTA-CD30 is able to visualize the expression level and distribution of CD30 non-invasively. It is promising to be applied for screening the beneficial groups and evaluating efficacy for CD30-targeted immunotherapy.
4.Association between frailty and lifestyle factors among middle-aged and elderly populations
Jingjing LIN ; Yushan DU ; Mingbin LIANG ; Xiangyu CHEN ; Qingfang HE ; Hui XU ; Jiasheng QIN ; Feng LU ; Lixin WANG ; Jieming ZHONG ; Le FANG
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(3):263-267
Objective:
To examine the correlation between frailty and lifestyle factors among middle-aged and elderly populations, so as to provide insights into the management of frailty among middle-aged and elderly populations.
Methods :
Middle-aged and elderly residents at ages of 45 ot 69 years were recruited using the convenient sampling method from seven townships in Changxing County of Zhejiang Province from 2019 to 2020. The demographic characteristics and lifestyle factors were collected using questionnaires, and the frailty was measured using the Chinese version of Tilburg Frailty Indicator ( TFI ). Factors affecting frailty were identified among middle-aged and elderly populations using the multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 7 170 residents were surveyed, including 2 780 males ( 38.77% ) and 4 390 females ( 61.23% ), which had a median age of 56 (interquartile range, 10) years. The median frailty score was 2 (interquartile range, 3 ) among the study subjects, and the median frailty score was 2 ( interquartile range, 2 ) among residents at ages of 45 to 59 years, and 2 (interquartile range, 3) among residents at ages of 60 to 69 years. The overall detection of frailty was 16.07%, and the detection of frailty was 13.52% among subjects at ages of 45 to 59 years and 21.01% among subjects at ages of 60 to 69 years. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified physical activity ( OR=0.826, 95%CI: 0.719-0.949 ) and sleep quality ( OR: 3.376-11.493, 95%CI: 2.907-15.808 ) as factors affecting frailty among middle-aged and elderly residents. Following age stratification, physical activity ( OR=0.817, 95%CI: 0.681-0.981 ) and sleep quality ( OR: 3.076-11.566, 95%CI: 2.518-18.216 ) as factors affecting frailty among subjects at ages of 45 to 59 years, while sleep quality ( OR: 3.777-11.827, 95%CI: 3.002-18.547 ) significantly correlated with frailty among residents at ages of 60 to 69 years.
Conclusion
Physical activity and sleep quality are associated with the risk of frailty among middle-aged and elderly populations.
5.Regulatory role of circIGF2BP3 in autophagy in photoaged dermal fibroblasts
Yingying QU ; Jiaqi FANG ; Mengting OUYANG ; Mengyao WANG ; Xianyin HUANG ; Yue ZHENG ; Wei LAI ; Qingfang XU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2022;55(1):40-46
Objective:To preliminarily investigate the effect of circIGF2BP3 on autophagy in photoaged dermal fibroblasts.Methods:Human dermal fibroblasts were isolated from circumcised foreskin tissues from 6 children in the Department of Urological Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. An ultraviolet A (UVA) -induced photoaged human dermal fibroblast model (UVA radiation group) was established by repeated UVA radiation at a dose of 10 J/cm 2 for 14 consecutive days, and human dermal fibroblasts receiving no treatment served as control group. The photoaged cell model was verified by β-galactosidase staining, Western blot analysis for determining P21 protein expression, and cell counting kit-8 (CCK8) assay for evaluating cell viability. Moreover, Western blot analysis was performed to determine the protein expression of autophagy-related proteins P62, microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) -Ⅰand LC3-Ⅱ in photoaged human dermal fibroblasts, and real-time quantitative RCR (qRT-PCR) to verify the differential expression of circIGF2BP3 between photoaged and normal human dermal fibroblasts. Furthermore, circIGF2BP3 was biologically annotated. Some cultured primary human dermal fibroblasts were divided into 4 groups: empty vector group transfected with an empty vector, UVA + empty vector group transfected with an empty vector followed by repeated UVA radiation, circIGF2BP3 group transfected with a circIGF2BP3-overexpressing lentiviral vector, UVA + circIGF2BP3 group transfected with a circIGF2BP3-overexpressing lentiviral vector followed by repeated UVA radiation. Western blot analysis was performed to determine the expression of autophagy-related proteins. Statistical analysis was carried out by using t test, one-way analysis of variance and least significant difference- t test. Results:Compared with the control group, the UVA radiation group showed significantly increased proportions of β-galactosidase-positive cells (61.33% ± 5.78% vs. 6.37% ± 0.32%, t = 9.49, P < 0.01) and P21 expression (1.25 ± 0.03 vs. 1.00 ± 0.05, t = 4.26, P < 0.05), but significantly decreased cell viability (74.33% ± 3.48% vs. 100%, t = 7.38, P < 0.01). Moreover, the P62 expression and LC3-Ⅱ/Ⅰ ratio were significantly higher in the UVA radiation group than in the control group (both P < 0.05). The relative expression of circIGF2BP3 was 0.72 ± 0.04 in the photoaged human dermal fibroblasts, which was significantly lower than that in the normal human dermal fibroblasts (1.00 ± 0.03, t = 5.46, P < 0.01). The P62 expression and LC3-Ⅱ/Ⅰ ratio were significantly lower in the circIGF2BP3 group (0.60 ± 0.01, 0.71 ± 0.01, respectively) than in the empty vector group (1.00 ± 0.02, 1.00 ± 0.01, t = 16.25, 2.75, P < 0.01, < 0.05, respectively), and lower in the UVA + circIGF2BP3 group (1.05 ± 0.02, 2.04 ± 0.05, respectively) than in the UVA + empty vector group (1.31 ± 0.02, 2.72 ± 0.14, t = 10.493, 6.472, respectively, both P < 0.01) . Conclusion:circIGF2BP3 can regulate autophagy in UVA-induced photoaged dermal fibroblasts, which provides a new potential therapeutic target for the prevention and treatment of skin photoaging.
6.Novel Point Mutation of EBSS Gene Coexisted with 1p36 Deletion
Yue ZHENG ; Qingfang XU ; Wei LAI
Annals of Dermatology 2021;33(5):463-466
EBSS (epidermolysis bullosa simplex superficialis) is mainly caused by gene mutations which targeted protein as plakophilin-1, desmoplakin and keratins. 1p36 gene deleted could cause typical clinical manifestations and might also affect the expression of functional genes in other regions. Here we reported the first case of PKP1 gene and DSP gene mutation coexisted with 1p36 deletion presented as serious EBSS and 1p36 deletion syndromes and identified a new homozygous mutation in the PKP1 gene (chr1:201292246 c.1672 T>C) and in the DSP gene (chr6:7580346 c.3923C>T).
7.Novel Point Mutation of EBSS Gene Coexisted with 1p36 Deletion
Yue ZHENG ; Qingfang XU ; Wei LAI
Annals of Dermatology 2021;33(5):463-466
EBSS (epidermolysis bullosa simplex superficialis) is mainly caused by gene mutations which targeted protein as plakophilin-1, desmoplakin and keratins. 1p36 gene deleted could cause typical clinical manifestations and might also affect the expression of functional genes in other regions. Here we reported the first case of PKP1 gene and DSP gene mutation coexisted with 1p36 deletion presented as serious EBSS and 1p36 deletion syndromes and identified a new homozygous mutation in the PKP1 gene (chr1:201292246 c.1672 T>C) and in the DSP gene (chr6:7580346 c.3923C>T).
8.Current status and influencing factors of readiness for hospital discharge of patients with coronary heart disease after percutaneous coronary intervention
Feng LIU ; Fen XU ; Jing REN ; Qingfang TANG ; Silin ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2020;36(20):1547-1553
Objective:To investigate the status quo of readiness for hospital discharge of patients with coronary heart disease after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)and analyze the main factors affecting readiness for hospital discharge.Methods:With a cross-sectional survey method, a total of 343 patients with coronary heart disease after PCI in the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University were selected by convenience sampling method and investigated by General Information Questionnaire, Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale, Care Transitions Measure and Self-Efficacy Questionnaire of coronary heart disease. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the influence factors.Results:The total score of Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale of patients with coronary heart disease after PCI was 94.33±8.67. The score of quality of care transitions was 47.59±5.51 and that of self-efficacy was 39.19±8.08. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that five variables including self-efficacy, length of hospital stay, marital status, residence and family history of coronary heart disease entered into the regression equation ( P<0.01), which could explain 50.0% of the variations of readiness for hospital discharge. Conclusions:The readiness for hospital discharge of patients with coronary heart disease after PCI is at the middle level. The main influencing factors are self-efficacy, length of hospital stay, marital status,residence and family history of coronary heart disease. Nurses should attach importance to the self-efficacy of patients and pay attention to high-risk groups. By improving patients′ self-efficacy and giving targeted guidance ahead, in order to improve patients′ perception of readiness for hospital discharge.
9.Effect of first-line antituberculous treatment on vitamin D level in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
Deliang LV ; Weiguo TAN ; Jian XU ; Hui YANG ; Junluan MO ; Yumei ZHU ; Xiongshun LIANG ; Xiaoling CHE ; Qingfang WU ; Weiye YU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2019;27(2):90-95
Objective To explore the effect of first-line anti-tuberculosis treatment on vitamin D level in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis,and to master the changes of vitamin D level in the course of treatment,so as to provide a scientific basis for tuberculosis and nutrition health education in Shenzhen.Methods A total of 100 patients diagnosed as smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis and receiving initial treatment in 2016 were enrolled and all the patients were treated with the standardized short-course chemotherapy regimens.The blood samples were extracted before treatment and at the ends of intensive and continuation phase.The 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25-(OH) D] concentrations were determined by chemiluminescence (CLIA) at each time point.The change of 25-(OH) D concentrations during anti-tuberculosis treatment was analyzed and the differences of vitamin D levels between different time points were identified.Results 79 (79.0%),94 (94.0%) and 96 (96.0%) patients were found vitamin D deficiency before treatment and at the end of the intensive and continuation phases respectively,which showed an upward trend (x2=15.543,P<0.001) and the 25-(OH)D concentrations were (15.74±6.54) ng/ml,(12.56±5.15) ng/ml,(11.51±4.28) ng/ml,respectively.During the whole course of treatment,the 25-(OH) D concentration decreased by 26.9% or (4.23 ± 6.75) ng/ml (t =6.257,P<0.001),wherein it decreased (3.18 ± 5.24) ng/ml in intensive phase (t =6.069,P< 0.001) and (1.05±4.86) ng/ml in continuation phase (t =2.154,P =0.034).The former had a greater decreased value (t=2.836,P=0.006).There were 77 (77.0%) and 55 (55.0%) patients with 25-(OH)D concentration reduction in intensive and continuation phases respectively (x2 =9.680,P =0.003),of which 41 patients (41.0%) continued to decline.Conclusion Once anti-tuberculosis treatment is conducted,the vitamin D level will decrease rapidly in the intensive phase and continue decreasing throughout the course of treatment,which leads to a general lack of vitamin D in patients with primary pulmonary tuberculosis.First-line anti-tuberculosis drugs may be the main cause for vitamin D level reduction.Therefore,it is necessary for clinicians to strengthen vitamin D health education for each patient throughout the treatment period,especially for those at high risk of vitamin D deficiency who should be recommended adjuvant vitamin D supplementation therapy.
10.Prevalence of high risk adults of type 2 diabetes in Zhejiang
Feng LU ; Jie ZHANG ; Qingfang HE ; Lixin WANG ; Chunxiao XU ; Xiangyu CHEN ; Le FANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2019;13(1):30-36
Objective To investigate the prevalence characteristics for high risk adults of type 2 diabetes in Zhejiang. Methods From June to October in 2010, 19113 local residents aged≥18 years old were selected among 7571 families from fifteen counties in Zhejiang by a four stage stratified-random sampling method. A self-designed questionnaire was completed to collect information on demographic characteristics, risk factors, and physical activity. At the same time, physical examinations including measurements of height, weight, blood pressure, and blood lipid levels were carried out. The high-risk population was determined according to the 2017 edition of China′s Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. Results Finally, 17437 people completed all the investigation projects. Among them, 14455 people were at high risk of type 2 diabetes [aged (49.3+15.1) years, 6902 men (47.75%) and 7553 women (52.25%)]. The crude prevalence rate of high risk type 2 diabetes was 82.90%(standardized rate:79.26%). A significantly higher prevalence rate of high risk type 2 diabetes was associated with the age group of 45 to 60 years (83.47%), men (84.49%), class 1 rural area (84.59%), primary school education level (87.04%), marital status (84.40%), and average annual family income less than 10000 yuan (all P<0.05). Among the eight high risk factors, the detection rate of ≥40 years old was the highest (78.12%) and the detection rate of history of cardiovascular disease was the lowest (1.54%). The detection rates of overweight/obesity/central obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, sedentary lifestyle, pre-diabetes, and family history of type 2 diabetes were 42.86%, 31.28%, 29.98%, 29.18%, 7.28%, and 3.81%, respectively. High risk of type 2 diabetes was dominated by 1 high-risk factor (31.75%) or 2 high-risk factors (31.39%) or 3 high-risk factors (22.13%). The adults with 4 high-risk factors (11.01%) and 5 or more high-risk factors (3.71%) were less in number. The detection rates of all the risk factors and aggregation distribution of various risk factors were significantly different between different genders, age groups, regions and educational levels, marital status, and family per capita annual income. Conclusion The epidemic level of high-risk type 2 diabetes in Zhejiang province is relatively high, and health management of high risk of type 2 diabetes in community should be actively taken as early as possible according to the population distribution characteristics.


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