1.Effects of Brucea javanica oil emulsion injection on the expression of PDL-1 and the sensitivity of PD-1 monoclonal antibody in lung adenocarcinoma tumor-bearing mice
Wenjing YANG ; Qian ZHANG ; Chunjiang LI ; Lihong ZHOU ; Xin JIN ; Deming MENG ; Jiang JIA
Immunological Journal 2024;40(5):458-463,484
The study was aimed to assess the impact of Brucea javanica oil emulsion(BJOE)on the responsiveness of programmed death receptor-1(PD-1)monoclonal antibody to lung adenocarcinoma in mice.The experimental approach involved subcutaneously inoculating Lewis's lung adenocarcinoma(LLC)cells into C57BL/6 mice,which were then divided into four groups:model group,25 ml·kg-1 BJOE group,10 mg·kg-1 PD-1 group,and combination group(25 ml·kg-1 BJOE and 10 mg·kg-1 PD-1).Tumor volume,mass,and inhibition rate were evaluated;the apoptosis within tumor tissue was detected by TUNEL staining;CD4+and CD8+T cell proportions within tumor tissues were analyzed by flow cytometry;the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interferon-γ(IFN-γ)and granzyme B in tumor tissue were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Additionally,LLC cells were categorized into a control group and three BJOE treatment groups(10,30,50 μl·ml-1),and programmed death ligand 1(PD-L1)expression in tumor tissues and LLC cells were assessed by Western blotting.Data showed that as compared with the model group,PD-1 monoclonal antibody alone did not significantly alter tumor volume,tumor mass,CD4+and CD8+T cell proportions,cytokine levels(IFN-γ,TNF-α,Granzyme B),or apoptosis in lung cancer-bearing mice.However,BJOE treatment reduced tumor volume and mass,enhanced CD4+and CD8+T cell proportions,increased cytokine levels,and augmented apoptosis(all P<0.05).Furthermore,the combination therapy of BJOE and PD-1 monoclonal antibody yielded significantly greater reductions in tumor volume and mass,with heightened CD4+and CD8+T cell proportions,cytokine levels,and apoptosis compared to either treatment alone(all P<0.05).Both BJOE treatment and the combination therapy significantly upregulated PD-L1 protein expression in tumor tissues compared to the model or PD-1 monoclonal antibody groups(P<0.05).Similarly,BJOE treatment at all tested concentrations significantly increased PD-L1 protein expression in LLC cells as compared to the control group(P<0.05).In conclusion,BJOE could upregulate PD-L1 expression in LLC cells and enhance the sensitivity of lung adenocarcinoma-bearing mice to PD-1 monoclonal antibodies.
2.Comparison of the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic microwave ablation and laparoscopic hepatectomy in the treatment of hepatic hemangioma
Wenzhou DING ; Litao LIANG ; Deming ZHU ; Lianbao KONG ; Yongping ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2024;30(11):819-823
Objective:To compare and analyze the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic microwave ablation and laparoscopic hepatectomy in the treatment of hepatic hemangioma.Methods:The clinical data of 98 patients with hepatic hemangioma admitted to the Hepatobiliary Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from June 2019 to June 2023 were retrospectively analyzed, including 20 males and 78 females, aged 24-69 years. According to the surgical method, they were divided into two groups: laparoscopic microwave ablation group (ablation group) with 34 cases, and laparoscopic hepatectomy group (resection group) with 64 cases. The differences in intraoperative and postoperative recovery related indicators, follow-up and prognosis between the two groups were compared and analyzed.Results:The operative time and blood loss in the ablation group were (90.6±21.8) min and (60.3±40.8) ml, respectively, which were lower than those in the resection group (128.7±30.0) min and (165.8±212.7) ml, and the differences were statistically significant ( t=-6.54, -2.86, P<0.001, P=0.005). There were 5 cases (14.71%) of residual lesions in the ablation group and none in the resection group, with a significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=0.01, P=0.003). The ablation group was superior to the resection group in hospital stay, drainage tube removal time and postoperative pain, with statistical significance (all P<0.05). On the 1st and 3rd day after surgery, the levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, total bilirubin and direct bilirubin in ablation group were lower than those in resection group, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). In the ablation group, there were 14 cases of hemoglobinuria (41.2%), 2 cases of abdominal hemorrhage (5.9%), 0 cases of bile leakage and 6 cases of pleural effusion (17.7%), while in the resection group, these complications were 2 cases (3.1%), 18 cases (28.1%), 11 cases (17.2%) and 32 cases (50.0%), respectively, and there were statistical significance between the two groups (all P<0.05). In terms of prognosis, there was both one recurrence in each group (2.9% vs. 1.6%), with no significant difference ( χ2=1.00, P=0.653). Conclusion:Compared with laparoscopic hepatectomy, laparoscopic microwave ablation has obvious advantages in terms of operation time, intraoperative blood loss, hospital stay, postoperative pain and complications.
3.Effects of autologous blood transfusion on thrombelastography in patients underwent neurosurgery
Jie ZHANG ; Humin ZHANG ; Wenxiu WANG ; Deming ZHANG ; Shuzhi ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2021;34(7):732-735
【Objective】 To explore the effects of intraoperative autologous blood(ABT) transfusion on thrombelastography(TEG) in patients underwent neurosurgical procedures. 【Methods】 96 patients (49 males and 47 females) aged 15~79 years who received neurosurgical procedures in our hospital from November 2018 to November 2020 were retrospectively analyzed and divided into autologous blood transfusion group(Group A, n=52)and allogeneic blood transfusion group(Group B, n=44)according to different blood transfusion strategy in operation. The red blood transfusion status, hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct), platelet (Plt), fibrinogen(Fib), prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT), and TEG parameters [activated clotting time(ACT), coagulation time (K), angle rate of clot formation(Angle), maximum amplitude(MA)] before and 1 day after surgery were compared between the two groups. 【Results】 The amount of average blood transfusion didn′t differ significantly by groups (P>0.05). The incidence of extra allogeneic blood transfusion was 17.3%(9/52) in group A, and the amount of average allogeneic blood transfusion in group A was significantly lower than that in group B(333.3±81.7 vs 639.8±258.2, P<0.05). Before operation, the differences in Hb, Hct, Plt, Fib, PT, APTT, ACT, K, MA and Angle levels between the 2 groups were not statistically significant (P>0.05). One day after operation, the Hb(g/L) (109.4±15.8 vs 97.0±15.1), Hct (%) (32.0±4.3 vs 28.3±6.1), Plt(×109/L)(154.2±54.2 vs 120.7±41.6), Fib(g/L)(2.2±0.5 vs 1.6±0.6), MA(mm)(65.0±7.2 vs 60.7±8.7) and Angle levels(deg)(69.1±5.2 vs 62.6±9.8) in group A were significantly higher than those in group B(P<0.05), and the PT(s)(11.9±1.5 vs 12.8±0.9), APTT(s)(27.4±3.3 vs 30.4±5.4), ACT(s)(111.0±14.9 vs 119.1±12.3) and K levels(min)(87.2±25.7 vs 106.4±28.0) in group A were significantly lower than those in group B (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 Intraoperative ABT in patients underwent neurosurgical procedures can reduce allogeneic blood transfusion, has less effect on coagulation function and TEG, and is safe and effective.
4.Pilot-scale preparation of clinical-grade third generation lentivirus.
Deming DUAN ; Yongpiao JI ; Mengjie ZHOU ; Jimin GAO
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2019;35(7):1307-1316
Gene therapy is a rapidly developing field. The most widely used technique for foreign gene transfer is lentiviral-mediated gene therapy. Lentiviral vector has been developed from the first generation to the third generation in terms of safety. The preparation of lentiviruses with high titer remains difficult. In this study, a Fibra-Cel sheet carrier was used as an HEK293T cell carrier matrix, and several sterile cell culture spinners were combined and cultured on a roller bottle machine to scale up the adherent cells. The virus titer was maximized by screening the factors to optimize the lentivirus titer in the third-generation lentivirus packaging process one by one. Fibra-Cel sheet vector was successfully used as the matrix of HEK293T cell adhesion to culture adherent cells at large scale. The optimal conditions for large-scale preparation of the third-generation lentivirus by bottle roller were screened and three batches of lentiviruses were produced on pilot scale. The production time of lentivirus was shortened from 120 hours to 54 hours from plasmid transfection to virus collection; in terms of cost, a rolling bottle machine was used instead of a bioreactor, leading to lower cost and no need for repeated sterilization during the whole process. The safe, effective and low-cost operation of successful production will provide a technical base for the large-scale preparation of lentivirus and thus lay a firm foundation for its clinical application.
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5.The structure of histone deacetylase 2 and its role in diseases
Xin SUN ; Deming ZHAO ; Lifeng YANG ; Xiangmei ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2018;28(4):116-119,112
Histone acetylation is one of the most important reactions of post-translational modification of histones, which plays an important role in the regulation of epigenetic processes. Histone deacetylase 2 as a member of type I histone deacetylases,involved in the catalytic regulation of histone and a variety of non-histone deacetylation,regulates a variety of life processes. This paper summarizes the basic structure of histone deacetylase 2 and the role of histone deacetylase 2 in various diseases,and provides a theoretical basis for conducting related studies.
6.Technical analysis of mitral valve repair in ostium primum atrial septal defect: is annuloplasty necessary
Tianyu ZHOU ; Jun LI ; Hao LAI ; Yongxin SUN ; Haiyan CHEN ; Mengping SHAO ; Deming XU ; Wenjun DING ; Tao HONG ; Chunsheng WANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2017;33(6):363-364
7.Application of transcription mediated amplification and real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction in detection of human immunodeficiency virus RNA
Daxian WU ; Shuhui TAO ; Shuiping LIU ; Jiebin ZHOU ; Deming TAN ; Zhouhua HOU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2017;42(7):776-782
Objective:To observe the sensitivity of transcription mediated amplification (TMA),and to compare its performance with real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (real-time RT-PCR) in detecting human immunodeficiency virus RNA (HIV RNA).Methods:TMA system was established with TaqMan probes,specific primers,moloney murine leukemia virus (MMLV) reverse transcriptase,T7 RNA polymerase,and reaction substrates.The sensitivity of TMA was evaluated by amplifying a group of 10-fold diluted HIV RNA standards which were transcribed in vitro.A total of 60 plasma of HIV infected patients were measured by TMA and Cobas Amplicor HIV-1 Monitor test to observe the positive rate.The correlation and concordance of the above two technologies were investigated by linear regression and BlandAltman analysis.Results:TMA system was established successfully and HIV RNA transcribed standards at concentration of equal or more than 10 copies/mL could be detected by TMA technology.Among 60 samples of plasma from HIV infected patients,46 were positively detected and 12 were negatively amplified by both TMA and Cobas reagents;2 samples were positively tested by Cobas reagent but negatively tested by TMA system.The concordance rate of the two methods was 97.1% and the difference of positive detection rate between the two methods was not statistically significant (P>0.05).Linear regression was used for 46 samples which were positively detected by both TMA and Cobas reagents and showed an excellent correlation between the two reagents (r=0.997,P<0.001).Bland-Altma analysis revealed that the mean different value ofHIV RNA levels for denary logarithm was 0.02.Forty-four samples were included in 95% of credibility interval of concordance.Conclusion:TMA system has the potential of high sensitivity.TMA and real-time RT-PCR keep an excellent correlation and consistency in detecting HIV RNA.
8.Study on phenotype and function of intestinal gamma delta T lymphocytes in mice with post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome
Xuchun ZHOU ; Xiaoning SUN ; Bo YANG ; Baili HUANG ; Taozhi DENG ; Zhoutao HE ; Xiangyang HAN ; Sun DEMING ; Cheng LAN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2016;32(7):957-961
Objective:To investigate the phenotype and function of the intestinal γδT lymphocytes in post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome mouse model. Methods:The mouse model for post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome was established by the infection with trichinella spiralis. The intestinal inflammation,abdominal withdrawal reflex( AWR) and colon transportation test were observed. 2 and 8 weeks later,the animals were sacrificed and the lymphocytes in the intestinal lymph nodes and spleen were collected,from which the γδT lymphocytes were isolated and purified by monoclonal antibody-immuno-microbeads method. The functions of the purified γδT lymphocytes were evaluated,including proliferation by 3 HTdR;CD69,CD62L molecule staining by flow cytometry. Furthermore,the con-centration of cytokine IL-17 and IFN-γ in the supernatant of the cultured γδT lymphocytes were detected by ELISA. Results: At 2nd weeks after infection,significant intestinal inflammation was observed,with increasingγδT lymphocytes,proliferating and activating with increasing production of IL-17. At 8th weeks after infection, the intestinal inflammation disappeared, whereas the number of γδT lymphocytes remained increasing,also with proliferating and activating with increasing production of IL-17. Meanwhile,the mice show higher AWR score and Bristol score. Conclusion: γδT lymphocytes could participate in the pathogenesis of PI-IBS via their proliferation,activation and production of IL-17.
9.Comparison between interscalene brachial plexus combined with ulnar nerve and axillary brachial plexus block guided by nerve stimulator
Yanliang QU ; Fang LIU ; Lixin ZHANG ; Chunmin WU ; Deming WANG ; Henghua SHEN ; Yuanxin ZHANG ; Xiang ZHOU ; Baolei WEN ; Xin ZHANG ; Chao MA ; Chunyan LIU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2016;39(3):264-267
Objective To compare the anesthetic effects of interscalene brachial plexus combined with ulnar nerve and axillary brachial plexus block guided by nerve stimulator. Methods Eighty patients belonging to ASA ⅠorⅡ and undergoing replantation of severed palm or wrist were divided randomly into 2 groups, Each group had 40 patients. Nerve stimulator guided nerve block. Patients in groupⅠreceived interscalene brachial plexus combined with ulnar nerve block, and those in groupⅡreceived axillary brachial plexus block. The onset time, hold time, tourniquet tolerance of radial nerve, median nerve and ulnar nerve of two groups was recorded. The phrenic nerve block, Horner′s syndrome and recurrent laryngeal nerve block was compared between two groups. Results The onset time of radial nerve, median nerve and ulnar nerve in group Ⅰwas (5.13 ± 0.76), (7.13 ± 1.04), (3.23 ± 0.62) min , in group Ⅱ was (9.23 ± 1.61), (12.35 ± 1.76), (8.83 ± 1.13) min, and there were significant differences (P<0.05). The excellent rates of sensory block of radial nerve, median nerve and ulnar nerve in group Ⅰ were 90.0%(36/40), 85.0%(34/40), 97.5%(39/40), in group Ⅱ were 72.5%(29/40), 65.0%(26/40), 70.0%(28/40), and there were significant differences (P<0.05). The full rates of motor block of radial nerve, median nerve and ulnar nerve in groupⅠwere 75.0%(30/40), 37.5%(27/40), 80.0%(32/40), in groupⅡ were 47.5%(19/40), 40.0%(16/40), 45.0%(18/40), and there were significant differences (P < 0.05). The tourniquet tolerance rate in group Ⅰwas significantly higher than that in groupⅡ:90.0%(36/40) vs. 62.5%(25/40) , P<0.05. In groupⅠ, phrenic nerve block occurred in 2 patients, and Horner syndrome occurred in 1 patient. None had laryngeal recurrent nerve block in both group. Conclusions The interscalene brachial plexus combined with ulnar nerve block guided by nerve stimulator is more suitable for a long time microsurgery of the palm or wrist, because it takes action faster, has better sensory and motor block effects, improves the rate of tourniquet tolerance without increasing untoward reaction.
10.Assessing the quality of rodent laboratory animals in Beijing area by pathological diagnosis in October 2014
Chao LI ; Haodi DONG ; Linkai XU ; Chunyu WANG ; Zhiqi SONG ; Chunfa LIU ; Chaosi LI ; Ruichao YUE ; Guangyu CHENG ; Huajia ZHAO ; Deming ZAO ; Xiaomin YIN ; Xiangmei ZHOU ; Lifeng YANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2015;(5):67-70
Objective To assess the health status of rodent laboratory animals by pathological diagnosis, our lab has being take apart in investigating the quality of laboratory animals in Beijing area for years and offer some advices for standardized breeding to ensure accurate results of scientific research.This paper focuses on the analysis of laboratory rodent samples that collected in October 2014.Methods We collected the heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney, large intestine and small intestine, and put these organs into 10%Calcium formaldehyde solution for fixation, and then prepared into two different sections for optical microscopy observation including all paraffin specimens stained with H&E and the frozen sections stained with Oil Red-O and PAS.Results The vast majority of laboratory rodents were up to standard, but there still a problem in individual units.The main problem is liver and lung disease.The rate of Hepatocyte swellingis 6%(mouse), 2.5% (rat), 8.2% (guinea pig), moreover part of them were lipidosis, according to Oil Red-O stain.the mainly problem of lung is congestion ,edema and Interstitial pneumonia ,the detectable rate of pulmonarydiseases is 15.5%(guinea pig).Conclusions The vast majority of laboratory rodents were pathologically diagnosed as healthy animals.The liver disease may be caused by improper feeding.And disease of lung may led by haze, unqualified bedding and low temperature.

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