1.Human immunodeficiency virus-associated Hodgkin lymphoma: a clinical analysis of 22 cases
Chaoyu WANG ; Jun LIU ; Dehong HUANG ; Jieping LI ; Yao LIU
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2024;33(1):48-51
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics, therapeutic efficacy and prognosis of patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated Hodgkin lymphoma.Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted. The clinical data of 22 HIV-associated Hodgkin lymphoma patients in Chongqing University Cancer Hospital from December 2013 to June 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Their clinical features, laboratory results, treatment, and prognosis were analyzed. Kaplan-Meier method was used to perform survival analysis.Results:The age [ M ( Q1, Q3)] of 22 patients was 44 years old (36 years old, 53 years old); 18 cases were male, 4 cases were female; clinical staging was stage Ⅲ in 5 patients and stage Ⅱ in 17 patients. All 22 patients were infected with HIV through sexual transmission, with 10 cases transmitted through man sex with man and 12 cases transmitted through heterosexual transmission. Nine patients were found to be infected with HIV at the time of diagnosis of lymphoma, and 13 patients presented with lymphoma at 22.2 months (12.3 months, 38.4 months) after diagnosis of HIV infection. Of the 22 patients, 3 abandoned treatment; 19 patients were treated with antiretroviral therapy combined with ABVD regimen chemotherapy, 9 patients had complete remission, and 10 patients had partial remission. After follow-up of 46.8 months (24.8 months, 64.5 months), the 5-year progression-free survival rate was 83.9%, and the 5-year overall survival rate was 89.5%. Conclusions:HIV-associated Hodgkin lymphoma exhibits an invasive process in clinical practice, and standardized antiretroviral therapy combined with ABVD regimen chemotherapy can lead to long-term survival for patients.
2.Peripheral blood cell count composite score as a prognostic factor in patients with colorectal cancer
Peiyuan GUO ; Xuhua HU ; Baokun LI ; Ti LU ; Jiaming LIU ; Chaoyu WANG ; Wenbo NIU ; Guiying WANG ; Bin YU
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2024;27(9):953-965
Objective:To develop a prognostic prediction model for patients with colorectal cancer based on a peripheral blood cell composite score (PBCS) system.Methods:This retrospective observational study included patients who had primary colorectal cancer without distant metastasis, who did not undergo radiotherapy or chemotherapy before surgery, who did not receive leukocyte or platelet-raising therapy within 1 month before surgery, and whose postoperative pathology confirmed colorectal adenocarcinoma with complete tumor resection. Patients with severe anemia, infection, or hematologic diseases before surgery, as well as those with severe heart, lung, or other important organ diseases or concurrent malignant tumors, were excluded. In total, 1021 patients with colorectal cancer who underwent surgical treatment in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery of the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University from April 2018 to April 2020 were retrospectively included as the training set (766 patients) and the internal validation set (255 patients). Additionally, using the same criteria, 215 patients with colorectal cancer who underwent surgical treatment in another treatment group from March 2015 to December 2020 were selected as the external validation set. The "surv_cutpoint" function in R software was used to analyze the optimal cut-off values of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and platelets, and a PBCS system was established based on the optimal cut-off values. The scoring rules of the PBCS system were as follows: Neutrophils and platelets below the optimal cut-off value = 1 point, otherwise 0 points; Lymphocytes above the optimal cut-off value = 1 point, otherwise 0 points. The scores of the three cell types were added together to obtain the PBCS. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed to explore the correlation between patients' clinicopathological features and prognosis, and a nomogram was constructed based on the Cox regression analysis to predict patients' prognosis. The accuracy of the nomogram prediction model was validated using the C-index, calibration curve, and decision curve analysis.Results:The optimal cut-off values for neutrophils, lymphocytes, and platelets were 4.40×10 9/L, 1.41×10 9/L, and 355×10 9/L, respectively. The patients were divided into high and low groups according to the optimal cut-off values of these cells. Survival curve analysis showed that a high lymphocyte count (training set: P=0.042, internal validation: P=0.010, external validation: P=0.029), low neutrophil count (training set: P=0.035, internal validation: P=0.001, external validation: P=0.024), and low platelet count (training set: P=0.041, internal validation: P=0.030, external validation: P=0.024) were associated with prolonged overall survival (OS), with statistically significant differences in all cases. Survival analysis of different PBCS groups showed that patients with a high PBCS had longer OS than those with a low PBCS ( P<0.05). Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis results showed that aspirin use history, vascular thrombus, neural invasion, CA19-9, N stage, operation time, M stage, and PBCS were independent factors affecting OS (all P<0.05). The PBCS was also an independent factor affecting disease-specific survival ( P<0.05), but not progression-free survival ( P>0.05). The above independent risk or protective factors were included in R software to construct a nomogram for predicting OS. The C-index (0.873), calibration curve, and decision curve analysis (threshold probability: 0.0%–75.2%) all indicated that the nomogram prediction model had good predictive performance for OS. Conclusion:This study demonstrates that the PBCS constructed based on preoperative peripheral blood levels of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and platelets is an independent factor associated with the prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer. The nomogram model constructed based on this score system exhibits good predictive efficacy for the prognosis of these patients.
3.Peripheral blood cell count composite score as a prognostic factor in patients with colorectal cancer
Peiyuan GUO ; Xuhua HU ; Baokun LI ; Ti LU ; Jiaming LIU ; Chaoyu WANG ; Wenbo NIU ; Guiying WANG ; Bin YU
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2024;27(9):953-965
Objective:To develop a prognostic prediction model for patients with colorectal cancer based on a peripheral blood cell composite score (PBCS) system.Methods:This retrospective observational study included patients who had primary colorectal cancer without distant metastasis, who did not undergo radiotherapy or chemotherapy before surgery, who did not receive leukocyte or platelet-raising therapy within 1 month before surgery, and whose postoperative pathology confirmed colorectal adenocarcinoma with complete tumor resection. Patients with severe anemia, infection, or hematologic diseases before surgery, as well as those with severe heart, lung, or other important organ diseases or concurrent malignant tumors, were excluded. In total, 1021 patients with colorectal cancer who underwent surgical treatment in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery of the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University from April 2018 to April 2020 were retrospectively included as the training set (766 patients) and the internal validation set (255 patients). Additionally, using the same criteria, 215 patients with colorectal cancer who underwent surgical treatment in another treatment group from March 2015 to December 2020 were selected as the external validation set. The "surv_cutpoint" function in R software was used to analyze the optimal cut-off values of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and platelets, and a PBCS system was established based on the optimal cut-off values. The scoring rules of the PBCS system were as follows: Neutrophils and platelets below the optimal cut-off value = 1 point, otherwise 0 points; Lymphocytes above the optimal cut-off value = 1 point, otherwise 0 points. The scores of the three cell types were added together to obtain the PBCS. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed to explore the correlation between patients' clinicopathological features and prognosis, and a nomogram was constructed based on the Cox regression analysis to predict patients' prognosis. The accuracy of the nomogram prediction model was validated using the C-index, calibration curve, and decision curve analysis.Results:The optimal cut-off values for neutrophils, lymphocytes, and platelets were 4.40×10 9/L, 1.41×10 9/L, and 355×10 9/L, respectively. The patients were divided into high and low groups according to the optimal cut-off values of these cells. Survival curve analysis showed that a high lymphocyte count (training set: P=0.042, internal validation: P=0.010, external validation: P=0.029), low neutrophil count (training set: P=0.035, internal validation: P=0.001, external validation: P=0.024), and low platelet count (training set: P=0.041, internal validation: P=0.030, external validation: P=0.024) were associated with prolonged overall survival (OS), with statistically significant differences in all cases. Survival analysis of different PBCS groups showed that patients with a high PBCS had longer OS than those with a low PBCS ( P<0.05). Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis results showed that aspirin use history, vascular thrombus, neural invasion, CA19-9, N stage, operation time, M stage, and PBCS were independent factors affecting OS (all P<0.05). The PBCS was also an independent factor affecting disease-specific survival ( P<0.05), but not progression-free survival ( P>0.05). The above independent risk or protective factors were included in R software to construct a nomogram for predicting OS. The C-index (0.873), calibration curve, and decision curve analysis (threshold probability: 0.0%–75.2%) all indicated that the nomogram prediction model had good predictive performance for OS. Conclusion:This study demonstrates that the PBCS constructed based on preoperative peripheral blood levels of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and platelets is an independent factor associated with the prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer. The nomogram model constructed based on this score system exhibits good predictive efficacy for the prognosis of these patients.
4.Comparison of three surgical fixation methods for fracture of distal radial metaphyseal diaphyseal junction in children
Zhilin ZHOU ; Chaoyu LIU ; Guoqiang JIA ; Lian MENG ; Jianyi JIANG ; Hailong MA ; Jun SUN ; Wenqiang XU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2023;25(8):657-662
Objective:To compare the effects of anterograde elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN-A), retrograde K-wires fixation (KW-R) and retrograde precision shaping of elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN-RPS) in the treatment of fractures of distal radial metaphyseal diaphyseal junction (DRMDJ) in children.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the data of 112 eligible children with DRMDJ fracture who had been treated at Department of Orthopedics, Children's Hospital, Anhui Medical University and Department of Orthopedics, The People's Hospital of Fuyang City,Anhui Medical University, from January 2016 to May 2022. There were 64 males and 48 females, with an age of (8.4±2.3) years. The children were divided into 3 groups according to different surgical fixation methods: group ESIN-A of 36 cases, group KW-R of 52 cases, and group ESIN-RPS of 24 cases. The operation time, intraoperative bleeding, fluoroscopy times, alignment rates and residual angulations by the anteroposterior and lateral X-ray films immediately after reduction were compared among the 3 groups. The Gartland-Werley evaluation of wrist function and complications were compared at the last follow-up.Results:There was no statistically significant difference in the preoperative general data among the 3 groups, indicating comparability ( P>0.05). In the operation time, group KW-R [(71.2±9.2) min] > group ESIN-A [(65.1±13.1) min] > group ESIN-RPS [(51.7±17.1) min]; in the fluoroscopy times, group KW-R [(13.9±6.3) times] > group ESIN-A [(9.0±2.8) times] > group ESIN-RPS [(6.4±2.0) times]; in the alignment rates by the anteroposterior and lateral X-ray films immediately after reduction, group ESIN-RPS (93.1%±4.6% and 95.2%±3.3%) > group KW-R (82.1%±11.0% and 88.1%±7.4%) > group ESIN-A (80.4%±9.9% and 86.7%±6.9%); in the residual angulations by the anteroposterior and lateral X-ray films immediately after reduction, group ESIN-RPS (3.3°±1.8° and 2.9°±2.1°) < group ESIN-A (5.2°±1.0° and 5.0°±3.2°) < group KW-R (6.6°±1.6°and 7.5°±2.7°). Pairwise comparisons in the above items were statistically significant ( P<0.05). In group ESIN-A, the incision length [(1.8±0.3) cm] was significantlylonger than that in group ESIN-RPS [(1.4±0.2) cm], and the intraoperative blood loss [(8.3±2.2) mL] significantly larger than that in group ESIN-RPS [(5.5±1.6) mL] ( P<0.05). One year after operation, the excellent and good rate by the Gartland-Werley evaluation of wrist function in groups ESIN-RPS, ESIN-A and KW-R, respectively, were 95.8% (23/24), 86.5% (31/36) and 86.1% (46/52), showing no statistically significant difference between the 3 group ( P>0.05), and the major incidence of complications in group KW-R (25.0%, 13/52) and in group ESIN-A (25.0%, 9/36) were significantly higher than that in group ESIN-RPS (4.2%, 1/24) ( P<0.05). Conclusion:In the treatment of DRMDJ fractures in children, compared with ESIN-A and KW-R, ESIN-RPS is an effective choice due to its advantages of shorter operation time, less intraoperative blood loss, less radiation, better alignment, and fewer complications.
5.Evaluation of internal doses to workers and monitoring of 131I concentration in air in nuclear medicine workplaces
Bao LIN ; Guixiang SUN ; Chaoyu ZHANG ; Hezheng ZHAI ; Yong GUO ; Shuyi ZHANG ; Shaolong LIU ; Zixuan GUO ; Xiaojun CHENG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2023;43(9):717-723
Objective:To asscentain the 131I activity concentration in 131I treatment workplaces and to explore the method of estimating the internal dose to workers by air sampling and to analyze its influencing factors. Methods:Air sampling method was used to collect aerosols containing radioactivity in 10 randomly selected workplaces in Zhengzhou where 131I therapy was performed. Aactivity concentration of 131I in treatment workplace was measured for gamma emitters by gamma-ray spectrometry. The internal dose due to 131I inhalation was estimated based on measurement result and field investigation result. Results:The activity concentration of 131I in air samples from 19 subpacking rooms ranged from 0.087 to 570 Bq/m 3, with an average of (51.04 ± 128.58) Bq/m 3. Those from 11 wards ranged from 0.162 to 54.6 Bq/m 3, with an average of (7.97 ± 15.89) Bq/m 3. In terms of the work hours recommended by the national standard GBZ 129-2016 Specifications for individual monitoring of occupational internal exposure, the estimated annual effective dose to radiation workers due to the inhalation of 131I ranges from 0.002 to 10 mSv, with an average of (0.61 ± 1.80) mSv, below the dose limit specified in the national standards. Conclusions:The samples with high 131I activity concentration in nuclear medicine workplaces of 10 medical institutions selected in Zhengzhou are mostly distributed in tertiary class hospitals operating large amount of radionuclide with large numbers of thyroid cancer patients adimitted. The result ing internal dose to radiation workers cannot be ignored. Estimating the internal dose based on the measurement result of air samples has a large uncertainty.However, air sampling method can promptly detect radioactive contamination in case of abnormal events or accidents, providing early warning for workers to carry out dose measurement from external exposure and internal exposure assessment.
6.Computer-simulated osteotomy based on health-side combined with guide plate technique in treatment of cubitus varus deformity in adolescents.
Jiaqiang WU ; Wenqiang XU ; Chaoyu LIU ; Yongfei FAN ; Xiulin MA ; Qixin LIU ; Jianqiang ZHANG ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2023;37(10):1214-1219
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the feasibility and early effectiveness of computer-simulated osteotomy based on the health-side combined with guide plate technique in the treatment of cubitus varus deformity in adolescents.
METHODS:
The clinical data of 23 patients with cubitus varus deformity who met the selection criteria between June 2019 and February 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 17 males and 6 females, ranging in age from 4 to 16 years with an average of 8.5 years. The time from injury to operation was 1-4 years. The angle of distal humerus rotation was defined by humeral head posterior inclination angle using low radiation dose CT to scan the patient's upper extremity data at one time, and the preoperative rotation of the distal humerus on the affected side was (33.82±4.39)°. The CT plain scan data were imported into 9yuan3D digital orthopaedic system (V3.34 software) to reconstruct three-dimensional images of both upper extremities. The simulated operation was performed with the healthy upper extremity as the reference, the best osteotomy scheme was planned, overlapped and compared, and the osteotomy guide plate was prepared. The patients were followed up regularly after operation, and the formation of callus in the osteotomy area was observed by X-ray examination. Before and after operation, the carrying angle of both upper extremities (the angle of cubitus valgus was positive, and the angle of cubitus varus was negative) and anteversion angle were measured on X-ray and CT images. At the same time, the flexion and extension range of motion of elbow joint and the external rotation range of motion of upper extremity were measured, and Mayo score was used to evaluate the function of elbow joint.
RESULTS:
The operation time ranged from 34 to 46 minutes, with an average of 39 minutes. All patients were followed up 5-26 months, with a mean of 14.9 months. All the incisions healed by first intention after the operation; 2 patients had nail path irritation symptoms after Kirschner wire fixation, which improved after dressing change; no complication such as breakage and loosening of internal fixators occurred after regular X-ray review. Continuous callus formed at the osteotomy end at 4 weeks after operation, and the osteotomy end healed at 8-12 weeks after operation. At last follow-up, the carrying angle, anteversion angle, external rotation range of motion, and extension and flexion range of motion of the elbow joint of the affected side significantly improved when compared with preoperative ones ( P<0.05). Except for the extension range of motion of the healthy elbow joint ( P<0.05), there was no significant difference in other indicators between the two sides ( P>0.05). At last follow-up, the Mayo elbow score was 85-100, with an average of 99.3; 22 cases were excellent, 1 case was good, and the excellent and good rate was 100%.
CONCLUSION
Computer-simulated osteotomy based on health-side combined with guide plate technique for treating cubitus varus deformity in adolescents can achieve precise osteotomy, which has the advantages of short operation time and easy operation, and the short-term effectiveness is satisfactory.
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7.Characteristics and reliability of a novel sub-classification of Wilkins type III lateral-flexion supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children
Guoqiang JIA ; Lian MENG ; Jun SUN ; Xiaogang YANG ; Huihui LIN ; Chenhui YANG ; Chaoyu LIU ; Ge MENG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2022;38(10):883-888
Objective:To investigate the characteristics and reliability of a novel sub-classification of Wilkins type III lateral-flexion supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was used to analyze the clinical data of 92 children with supracondylar fracture of the humerus admitted to Provincial Children′s Hospital of Anhui Medical University from January 2013 to August 2021, including 38 males and 54 females, aged 2-13 years [(8.5±2.4)years]. Lateral-flexion Wilkins type III supracondylar humeral fractures were classified into two subtypes according to the fracture features: type IIIA ( n=14), complete fracture with the distal fragment displaced anteriorly and laterally, with no obvious anterior or posterior inclination (<10°) or rotation; type IIIB ( n=78), complete fracture with the distal fragment displaced anteriorly and laterally, with significant anterior or posterior inclination (>10°) or rotation. The incidence and risk ratio of ulnar nerve injury and open reduction were compared between the two subtypes of the fracture. The weighted Kappa method was used to test the inter- and intra-observer agreement of the two new subtypes. Results:Of all, 15 children had ulnar nerve injury, among which 1(6.7%) was type IIIA and 14(93.3%) were type IIIB; while other 77 children had no ulnar nerve injury. The risk of ulnar nerve injury in children with type IIIB was 3-fold higher than that in children with type IIIA ( OR=2.84, 95% CI 0.34- 25.56, P>0.05). The open reduction was performed in 11(73.3%) out of the 15 children with ulnar nerve injury, but in 18(23.4%) out of the 77 children with no ulnar nerve injury. The risk of open reduction in children with ulnar nerve injury was 9-fold higher than that in children without ulnar nerve injury ( OR=9.01, 95% CI 2.28- 33.17, P<0.01). Open reduction was performed in 29 children, among which 2(6.9%) were type IIIA and 27(93.1%) were type IIIB. The risk of open reduction in children with type IIIB was 3-fold higher than that in children with type IIIA ( OR=3.17, 95% CI 0.66-15.24, P>0.05). The intra-observer Kappa value was 0.49±0.09(95% CI 0.31-0.66), indicating a moderate agreement. The inter-observer Kappa value was 0.80±0.06(95% CI 0.68-0.91), indicating a strong or very strong agreement. Conclusions:Wilkins type IIIB lateral-flexion supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children is more likely to be accompanied by ulnar nerve injury and to be opt to open reduction in comparion with type IIIA. The new subtyping has reliable inter-observer and intra-observer consistency, and is able to facilitate the prediction of surgical plans.
8.Regulatory Effects of Stilbene Glucoside on JNK and PP 2B in APP/PS1/Tau Transgenic Dementia Mice
Wenxue WU ; Yanzhao SU ; Chaoyu LIU ; Junjie TAN ; Zhenzhong LI ; Jian HUANG ; Xiaoying ZHU ; Yanhua LIAO ; Zhongshi HUANG
China Pharmacy 2020;31(19):2339-2345
OBJECTIVE:To study the regulatory effects of stilbene glucosid e(TSG)on c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK)and protein phosphortase 2B(PP2B)in APP/PS1/Tau transgenic dementia (3×Tg-AD)mice,and to explore its potential mechanism of anti-Alzheimer’s disease (AD). METHODS :Totally 45 male 3×Tg-AD mice were randomly divided into model group ,positive control group (huperzine A ,0.15 mg/kg),TSG low-dose ,medium-dose and high-dose groups (0.033,0.1,0.3 g/kg),with 9 mice in each group. Another 9 normal male C 57BL/6J mice were included into normal control group. Administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically ,once a day ,for consecutive 60 d. Normal control group and model group were given constant volume of normal saline intragastrically. After medication ,Morris water maze experiment was used to test the spatial learning and memory ability of mice in each group ;Nissl staining was used to observe the changes of Nissl bodies in cerebral cortex and hippocampus ;mRNA and protein expressions of JNK and PP 2B were detected by qRT-PCR and Western blotting assay. RESULTS:Compared with normal control group ,the escape latency was significantly prolonged (P<0.01),the retention time of the original platform quadrant was significantly shortened (P< and the times of crossing the platform was significantly reduced in model group (P<0.01);the number of Nissl bodies in cerebral cortex and hippocampus was significantly 729011126@qq.com reduced,the staining was slight ;the relative expressions of JNK mRNA and protein were significantly increased (P< 0.01),and the relative expressi ons of PP 2B mRNA and protein were significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared with model group ,the escape latency was significantly shortened in positive control group and TSG groups (P<0.01);the retention time of the original platform quadrant was significantly prolonged (P<0.01);the times of crossing the platform was significantly increased (P<0.01);the number of Nissl bodies in cerebral cortex and hippocampus was increased significantly ,the staining was heavy ;the relative expression of JNK protein was significantly decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),the relative expressions of PP 2B mRNA and protein were significantly increased (P<0.01), while the relative expression of JNK mRNA was significantly decreased in TSG high-dose group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS :TSG can improve the learning and memory ability and neuronal damage of 3 × Tg-AD mice. The mechanism may be related to down-regulating the transcription and expression of protein kinase JNK ,up-regulating the transcription and expression of protein phosphatase PP 2B.
9.Effects of Stilbene Glycoside on the Phosphorylation of Thr 205 and Ser 404 Sites of Tau Protein in AD Model Mice
Wenxue WU ; Yanzhao SU ; Chaoyu LIU ; Wanying MENG ; Zhenzhong LI ; Jian HUANG ; Xiaoying ZHU ; Yanhua LIAO ; Zhongshi HUANG
China Pharmacy 2020;31(23):2847-2852
OBJECTIVE:To study the e ffects of stilbene glycoside c(TSG)on phosphorylation of Thr 205,Ser404 sites of Tau protein in Aizheimer ’s disease (AD)model mice ,and to investigate the potential anti-AD mechanism of TSG. METHODS :APP/ PS1/Tau three transgenes (3×Tg-AD)mice were randomly divided into model group ,positive control group (huperzine,0.15 mg/kg),TSG low-dose ,medium-dose and high-dose groups (0.033,0.1,0.3 g/kg),with 6 mice in each group. In addition ,6 C57BL/6J mice were chosen as normal control group. Administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically. Model group and normal control group were given equal volume of normal saline intragastrically ,once a day ,for consecutive 60 days. After last medication ,immunofluorescence staining was used to detect Tau protein and phosphorylated Tau protein (Thr205, Ser404 sites) distribution and expression in brain tissue of mice in each group. Western blotting assay was used to detect phosphorylated Tau protein (Thr205,Ser404 sites)expression level in brain tissue of mice in each group. RESULTS :Compared with normal control group ,the expression of Tau protein,phosphorylated Tau protein (Thr205,Ser404 sites)in 729011126@qq.com the brain tissue of mice were increased in model group ,which were easy to aggregate and distributed more widely ;theirrelative expression were increased significantly (P<0.01). Results of Western blotting assay showed that the expression levels of phosphorylat ed Tau protein (Thr205,Ser404 sites)were increased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with model group ,the expression of Tau protein ,phosphorylated Tau protein (Thr205,Ser404 sites) in the brain tissue of mice were decreased in positive control group and TSG groups ;aggregation decreased,distribution narrowed and their relative expression were decreased significantly (P<0.01). Results of Western blotting assay showed that the expression levels of phosphorylated Tau protein (Thr205,Ser404 sites)were decreased significantly (P< 0.01). Compared with positive control group ,There was no significant difference in the distribution of Tau protein ,phosphorylated Tau protein (Thr205,Ser404 sites)in the brain tissue of mice in TSG groups ;the relative expression were not statistically significant(P>0.05);but Western blotting assay showed the expression levels of phosphorylated Tau protein (Thr205 site)in TSG medium-dose and high-dose groups as well as the expression levels of phosphorylated Tau protein (Ser404 site)in TSG groups were decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS :TSG can play an anti-AD effect on AD model mice by down-regulating the expression of phosphorylated Tau protein (Thr205,Ser404 sites)in brain tissue.
10.Hsa-circ-000094 in Peripheral blood can be used as a biomarker for the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
Yang YE ; Chaoyu CHU ; Yuanyuan XIAO ; Qingge GAO ; Mengdan LIU ; Linlin JI ; Li XU ; Li WEI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2019;35(2):114-120
Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the differential expression of circRNAs in human blood, as a diagnostic marker for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus( T2DM). Methods Microarray analysis was used to select several differentially expressed circRNAs from three normal patients and three T2DM patients. Enlarge the sample size(normal controls,n=20;subjects with impaired glucose regulation,n=20;and type 2 diabetes mellitus,n=20) to determine a circRNA which the most evident differentially expressed by fluorescence quantitative PCR( Q-PCR). Then they were verified with expanded samples ( normal controls, n= 50; impaired glucose regulations,n=50;type 2 diabetes mellitus, n=50) by Q-PCR. Results A total of 2 953 differentially expressed circRNAs were found in microarray analysis, of which 1 439 were up-regulated and 1 514 were down-regulated. Nine differentially expressed circRNAs were selected from the 1 439 circRNAs that were up-regulated(hsa-circ-103838, hsa-circ-103965, hsa-circ-104227, hsa-circ-002117, hsa-circ-000094, hsa-circ-101226, hsa-circ-101720, hsa-circ-400029, and hsa-circ-100633). The Q-PCR results of the expanded sample( n=60) showed that the difference expression of hsa-circ-000094(Alias:has-circ-0000247) in the nine circRNAs was the most obvious one among the 3 groups, the area under the maximum curve was found by ROC curve analysis, SIGR=0. 802 5[ 95% confidence interval (0.665 5-0.939 5), P=0.001]; ST2DM=0.77[95% confidence interval (0.624-0.916), P=0.003]. In order to verify the clinical diagnostic ability of hsa-circ-000094, the experiment was conducted to further expand the sample ( n=150). The results showed that the expression of hsa-circ-000094 in the three groups was different, the difference and ROC curve analysis were statistically significant, SIGR=0. 673 3 [ 95% confidence interval (0.575 7-0. 771 0), P<0. 01]; ST2DM=0. 723 1 [ 95% confidence interval ( 0. 632 7-0. 813 4), P< 0.01]. Conclusion The higher expression of hsa-circ-000094 in peripheral blood provides a certain diagnostic basis for pre-diabetes as well as type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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