1.Maslinic Acid Induces Apoptosis of Cervical Cancer HeLa Cells by Regulating Mitochondrial Apoptosis Pathway Mediated by OMA1
Xiaodi ZHANG ; Jue LIU ; Qunfeng ZHANG ; Dan WU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(10):3230-3237
Objective To investigate the effect and possible mechanism of Maslinic acid(MA)on apoptosis of cervical cancer HeLa cells.Methods HeLa cells were treated with different concentrations of MA,and cell survival rate was detected by MTT;Cell apoptosis was detected by Annexin V-FITC/PI flow cytometry;The changes of mitochondrial membrane potential were detected by JC-1 staining;The expression levels of OMA1,optic dystrophy protein 1(OPA1),Bax,Bcl-2,cleaved caspase-3,and cytoplasmic cytochrome C(Cyt C)were detected by Western blot.Whether MA induces HeLa cell apoptosis by regulating OMA1-mediated mitochondrial apoptosis has been verified through silencing OMA1 gene expression.Results MA inhibited the proliferation of HeLa cells in a dose-dependent manner.Different concentrations of MA could increase the apoptosis rate of HeLa cells and decrease the mitochondrial membrane potential,meanwhile,the protein expression levels of OMA1,Bax,cleaved caspase-3 and Cyt C in cytoplasm were up-regulated,and the protein expression levels of OPA1 and Bcl-2 were down-regulated.Silencing OMA1 gene expression inhibited the apoptosis of HeLa cells induced by MA.Conclusion MA can inhibit the proliferation of HeLa cells and induce cell apoptosis,and the mechanism may be related to the regulation of mitochondrial apoptosis pathway mediated by OMA1.
2.Analysis of the mediating effects of parental perceptions of child vulnerability and child anxiety between parental social support and quality of life in children with epilepsy
Yinjie LIU ; Qunfeng LU ; Liling YANG ; Ping TANG ; Jie YANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(31):4270-4275
Objective:To explore the mediating effects of parental perceptions of child vulnerability (PPCV) and child anxiety in the relationship between parental social support and the quality of life in children with epilepsy.Methods:This was a cross-sectional study. Totally 315 children with epilepsy and their 315 parents who visited the neurologic outpatient clinic for video EEG monitoring from September 2021 to April 2022 were selected by convenience sampling and investigated with General Information Questionnaire, Child Vulnerability Scale (CVS), Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS), PROMIS Parents Report Anxiety Short Form, and the Quality of Life in Children with Epilepsy-16 (QOLCE-16). Pearson correlation was used to analyze the relationships between quality of life in children with epilepsy and variables such as parental social support, PPCV, and child anxiety. AMOS 22.0 was utilized to establish a structural equation model to examine the relationships among the variables. A total of 315 questionnaires were distributed, with 295 valid questionnaires retrieved, yielding a response rate of 93.7%.Results:The scores for the 295 parents on the SSRS, CVS, PROMIS Parents Report Anxiety Short Form, and QOLCE-16 were (40.75±10.24), (8.08±4.84), (16.40±5.98), and (72.01±15.43), respectively. Parental social support was negatively correlated with PPCV and child anxiety ( P<0.01), and both PPCV and child anxiety were negatively correlated with the child's quality of life ( P<0.01), while parental social support had a positive correlation with the child's quality of life ( P<0.01). PPCV and child anxiety mediated the relationship between parental social support and the child's quality of life ( P<0.01), with the direct and indirect effects being 0.301 and 0.205 respectively. Conclusions:Parental social support can directly affect the quality of life of children with epilepsy, and also indirectly influence it through PPCV and child anxiety. Clinical nursing staff should provide more care and support for children with epilepsy and their parents, helping to deepen their understanding of the disease, reduce levels of PPCV and child anxiety, thereby enhancing the quality of life for children with epilepsy.
3.Correlation between vascular remodeling pattern and perforator stroke after stenting in patients with symptomatic intracranial vertebrobasilar artery stenosis
Xuanzhen LU ; Cuicui LI ; Qunfeng WANG ; Botong HOU ; Keni OUYANG ; Zhenxing LIU ; Yumin LIU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2021;29(2):88-94
Objective:To investigated the correlation between vascular remodeling pattern and perforator stroke after stenting in patients with symptomatic intracranial vertebrobasilar artery stenosis.Methods:Patients with symptomatic intracranial vertebrobasilar atherosclerotic stenosis underwent stenting and high resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HR-MRI) from January 2017 to August 2020 were enrolled retrospectively. The data of demography, vascular risk factors, plaque characteristics, operation process and postoperative complications were collected. The plaque characteristics were observed by HR-MRI, and the correlation between vascular remodeling pattern and perforator stroke after stenting was analyzed.Results:A total of 41 patients were enrolled in the analysis. Their age was 60.1±8.8 years (range, 49-77 years). There were 31 males (75.6%). Among them, 21 (51.2%) were positive remodeling, 20 (48.8%) were non-positive remodeling, and 5 (12.2%) had perforator stroke after procedure. The incidence of perforator stroke in the positive remodeling group was significantly higher than that in the non-positive remodeling group (23.8% vs. 0%; P=0.048). The positive remodeling rate of the perforator stroke group was significantly higher than that of the non-perforator stroke group (100.0% vs. 44.4%; P=0.048). Conclusions:Patients with intracranial vertebrobasilar atherosclerotic stenosis and positive vascular remodeling were more likely to have perforator stroke after stenting.
4.The relationship study between endothelial dysfunction and myocardial cell apoptosis during myocardial ischemia and reperfusion
Mingliang WANG ; Min LIU ; Yawei XU ; Ting NI ; Zhenlei WANG ; Qunfeng XU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2021;40(4):501-505
Objective:To investigate the correlation between endothelial dysfunction and cardiomyocyte apoptosis during myocardial ischemia-reperfusion.Methods:A total of 63 male rats were selected to establish the rat model of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion by the ligation of the left anterior descending(LAD)coronary artery to simulate myocardial ischemia.Rats were divided into the control group and group Ⅰb, group Ⅰa, group Ⅱb, group Ⅱa, group Ⅲb and group Ⅲa.Control rats were treated only with LAD threading without ligation.In observation group, at 30, 90, 120 min after LAD ligation(marked as Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ group respectively), loosen the ligation to simulate ischemia-reperfusion.In the observation group, captopril sublingual injection of 0.25 mg/kg before ligation were marked as group b, and as group a with no captopril injection.The circulating endothelial cells(CEC), endothelin(ET), nitric oxide(NO)and the apoptosis rate of cardiomyocytes in each group were measured.Results:The CEC and ET levels showed a continuous upward trend, and a NO level showed a continuous downward trend from group Ⅰa to Ⅱa to Ⅲa as compared with the control group( P<0.05). After using preventive intervention of captopril, the CEC and ET levels were lower and NO levels were higher in group Ⅱb and Ⅲb than in group Ⅱa and Ⅲa, respectively( P<0.05). The apoptotic rate of cardiomyocytes was higher in group Ⅰa than in the control group, and the apoptotic rate from high to low were from group Ⅲa[(235.71±40.25)%]to group Ⅱa[(197.28±43.56)%]to group Ⅰa[(138.55±32.87)%]and to the control group[(5.81±2.02)%]( P<0.05). The apoptotic rate of cardiomyocytes was lower in group Ⅱb[(125.67±26.51)%]and Ⅲb[(124.91±33.28)%]than in group Ⅱa and Ⅲa, respectively( P<0.05). Conclusions:The ischemia-reperfusion can cause endothelial dysfunction and the apoptosis of cardiomyocytes, and there is a close relationship between the degree of this lesions and the duration of ischemia-reperfusion.While, the appropriate application of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor can inhibit the damage of cardiomyocytes to a some extent.
5.Comparison of the effects of rivaroxaban and low molecular weight heparin in the treatment of malignant tumor complicated with venous thromboembolism in the elderly
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2020;27(14):1675-1678
Objective:To compare the clinical effects of rivaroxaban and low molecular weight heparin in the treatment of malignant tumor complicated with venous thromboembolism(VTE) in the elderly.Methods:From January 2016 to March 2019, 88 patients with malignant tumor complicated with VTE treated in Zhijiang People's Hospital were divided into observation group and control group according to the random digital table method, with 44 patients in each group.The control group was treated with low molecular weight heparin, while the observation group was treated with rivaroxaban.Each group was treated continuously for 3 months.The therapeutic effect, change of coagulation function and occurrence of adverse events were compared between the two groups.Results:The disease control rate of the observation group[88.64%(39/44)] was higher than that of the control group[84.09%(37/44)], but the difference was not statistically significant( P>0.05). Compared with before treatment, the fibrinogen, D-dimer, prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time in the observation group were (3.22±0.53)g/L, (1.62±0.53)mg/L, (16.35±3.21)s, (39.22±9.03)s, respectively, which in the control group were (3.43±0.59)g/L, (1.73±0.56)mg/L, (15.73±3.24)s, (39.01±9.04)s, respectively, which in the two groups were all improved after treatment (the observation group: t=18.141, 7.243, 11.432, 4.154; the control group: t=15.191, 5.925, 10.357, 4.034, all P<0.05), but there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups(all P>0.05). The incidence of adverse events in the observation group was 9.09%(4/44), which was lower than that in the control group [25.00%(11/44)], the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(χ 2=3.938, P<0.05). Conclusion:Rivaroxaban and low molecular weight heparin in the treatment of malignant tumor complicated with VTE in the elderly has similar effects, which can improve the coagulation function, while the incidence rate of bleeding and recurrence during rivaroxaban treatment is lower and the safety is higher.
6.Advances in SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid detection technology and clinical application
Nian LIU ; Zhe LU ; Guojun ZHANG ; Qunfeng YAO
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2020;31(5):100-104
Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) is a severe infectious disease. New advances in the nucleic acid detection of SARS-CoV-2 is an important means to diagnose the new coronavirus infection. Rapid and accurate nucleic acid detection of SARS-COV-2 is of great significance for early detection of infected people and control of the spread of the epidemic. In this paper, the research progress of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid detection technology since the epidemic outbreak was reviewed, the main problems in clinical application were analyzed, and the development of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid detection technology was prospected.
7.Restoration of orbicularis oculi muscle function with totally implanted artificial facial nerve
Yi ZHANG ; Jingquan LIU ; Qunfeng ZHANG ; Yajing SUN ; Yujuan WANG ; Dongyue XU ; Cheng JIN ; Keyong LI
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2020;55(3):236-240
Objective:To investigate the effect of the artificial facial nerve on the restoration of orbicularis oculi muscle function for unilateral peripheral facial paralysis in rabbit.Methods:Artificial facial nerve was implanted into the rabbit with unilateral peripheral facial paralysis between January 2018 and May 2019. At different time points after operation, the affected orbicularis oculi muscles′ stimulation closure threshold and the synchronism about the motion of the two sides of orbicularis oculi muscles were monitored. T test was used with SPSS 13.0 software. Results:There was no significant difference in the closure threshold of the orbicularis oculi muscle on the 7th and 28th days after artificial facial nerve implantation ( P>0.05). The synchronism of the normal side eye closing movement triggered the affected orbicular oculi muscle movement with the artificial facial nerve was up 19/20 to 20/20 at different times. Conclusions:The artificial facial nerve system had the features of stable working condition and high synchronizing effect for stimulating movement. It could restore the closed eye function in animals with peripheral facial paralysis animals and had great clinical application prospects.
8.Effect of Electroacupuncture on Local Extracellular Ionized Atom Concentrations at Point Zusanli (ST36)
Guangjian ZHANG ; Rui GAO ; Qunfeng LIU ; Hongying CUI ; Yanchao CUI ; Junke FU
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2017;36(8):999-1003
Objective To investigate the effect of electroacupuncture on acupoint local extracellular ionized atom concentrations under physiological status and provide a basis for exploring the mechanism of action of electroacupuncture. Method Twenty male SD rats were selected. Rat point Zusanli (ST36) was given electroacupuncture (1 mA, 0.2 ms and 2 Hz) for 60 min. Meanwhile, local tissue fluid was collected at point Zusanli and non-acupoints using a microdialyzer. The collection by molecular probe membrane sampling lasted 4 hrs: 60 min physiological status before electroacupuncture, 60 min electroacupuncture, 60 min after electroacupuncture and 120 min after electroacupuncture. Real-time analysis of the sample was made by electrolyte analysis to observe local changes in concentrations of Ca﹢﹢, K﹢, Na﹢and Cl- at point Zusanli. Result Local Ca﹢﹢concentrations at point Zusanli increased significantly during electroacupuncture (P=0.003, vs before electroacupuncture), rose gradually afterwards and reached the peak at 60 min after electroacupuncture (P=0.75, vs during electroacupuncture). Ca﹢﹢concentrations decreased at 120 min after electroacupuncture; there was a statistically significant difference comparedwith during electroacupuncture (P=0.04). Acupoint local extracellular concentrations of Na ﹢ and Cl- also increased significantly during electroacupuncture (P<0.001, P=0.007, vs before electroacupuncture) but decreased gradually during 60 min after electroacupuncture and to (71.81±15.09) mmol/L and (57.42±14.30) mmol/L, respectively, at 60 min after electroacupuncture (P=0.09, P=0.07 vs during electroacupuncture). Acupoint extracellular K ﹢concentrations had a tendency similar to those of Na﹢and Cl- but there was no statistically significant difference. Non-point electroacupuncture slightly increased extracellular concentrations of Ca﹢﹢, K﹢, Na﹢and Cl- but there were no statistically significant differences compared with before electroacupuncture (P>0.05). Conclusion Rat point Zusanli electroacupuncture can induce significant increases in acupoint local extracellular concentrations of Ca﹢﹢, K﹢, Na﹢and Cl- . Ionized atom concentrations decrease in different degrees after electroacupuncture. These provide an experimental basis for studying the physiological mechanism of electroacupuncture treatment.
9.Surgical management strategies of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation bedside first-aid coordination in children
Xia YANG ; Qunfeng LU ; Yan LI ; Zhen WANG ; Yingmin LIU ; Xin XU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2017;23(17):2242-2244
Objective To summarize the management experience of Children's Hospital of Shanghai in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) bedside first-aid coordination, and to further strengthen the operation room's emergency management capacity for first-aid of children.Methods Our hospital formed a technical group for ECMO surgical nursing, cultivated nurses' capacity in ECMO first-aid coordination, standardized surgical safety management in multiple departments and areas, and improved relevant management systems to ensure easy access to ECMO first-aid.Results In 2016, our hospital conducted totally 11 ECMO bedside treatment, and there was no wound infection after the treatment, with a weaning success rate of >90% and a hospitalization survival rate of >70%.Conclusions Emergency management strategies play a positive part in improving surgical safety and the operation room's emergency service capability.
10.Feasibility of keeping the consistency of bladder filling by a Bladderscan device during radiotherapy for rectal cancer
Qunfeng HUANG ; Jingdi LIU ; Hui LIU ; Senkui XU ; Liuwen LIN ; Tao WANG ; Chengguan LIN
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2016;25(10):1088-1091
Objective To evaluate the feasibility of keeping the consistency of bladder filing by a Bladderscan ( BS ) device during radiotherapy for rectal cancer. Methods The bladder volume was measured using a BS device and recorded. To verify the reliability of the BS measurement, the urinary output was determined by a measuring glass after complete urinary discharge. The bladder volume of 42 patients determined by the planning computed tomography ( CT) scans was used as the standard urinary volume. The bladder volume was measured using the BS device before radiotherapy every day. The chief complaint urinary volume was determined as the bladder volume when a patient felt a strong urge to urinate. The controlled urinary volume was determined as the urinary output intervened by the BS device to reach the standard urinary volume. Comparison was made by t test and data was assessed by Pearson correlation analysis. Results There was no significant difference in obtained urinary volume between the BS device and the planning CT scan ( P=0?84) . The urinary volume measured by the measuring glass was correlated with that measured by the BS device ( P=0?00 ) . The ability to hold urine in all patients was gradually weakened during treatment. The controlled urinary volume had a significantly smaller decrease after 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 weeks of treatment than the chief complaint urinary volume ( 5% vs. 21%;6% vs. 20%;6% vs. 20%, 4% vs. 21%;11% vs. 26%;all P=0?00) . Conclusions Patients have a gradually decreased urinary volume during treatment. The intervention by the BS device gives a bladder volume close to that in the planning system, which results in a consistent bladder filling.


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