1.Effect of Sinisan on Oxidative Stress in Cholestatic Hepatitis Rats Based on Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway
Dan CAO ; Qi CHEN ; Xiaolu CHEN ; Linzhen CHEN ; Haiyan WANG ; Juhui HAO ; Wei ZHANG ; Zhiqiang MA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(12):1-7
ObjectiveBased on the nuclear factor erythroid 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) signaling pathway, this paper explores the effect of Sinisan (SNS) on liver oxidative stress injury in cholestatic hepatitis rats and its mechanism. MethodThirty 6-week-old male SD rats were randomly divided into a control group, model group, low and high dose groups of SNS (2.5 and 5 g·kg-1) and ursodeoxycholic acid group (UDCA, 63 mg·kg-1), with six rats in each group. Rats were administrated for seven consecutive days. On the 5th day, the control group was given olive oil of 10 mL·kg-1, and the other groups were given alpha-naphthalene isothiocyanate (ANIT) of 80 mg·kg-1. The serum biochemical indicator levels of cholestasis and the content of antioxidant factors in rat liver were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe the pathological changes in liver tissue. The relative mRNA and protein expressions of Nrf2, HO-1, and quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) in liver tissue were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot. ResultCompared with the control group, the model group showed a significant increase in the serum biochemical indicator levels of cholestasis and the content of antioxidant factors in liver tissue (P<0.01). There were obvious pathological changes in the model group such as the disordered arrangement of hepatocytes, obvious congestion and necrosis in the portal area, infiltration of inflammatory cells, and destruction of the interlobular bile duct. The relative mRNA and protein expressions of Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO1 in liver tissue were significantly down-regulated in the model group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the groups of SNS showed a significant decrease in the serum biochemical indicator levels of cholestasis and the content of antioxidant factors in liver tissue (P<0.01), and the pathological liver injury was obviously improved. The necrotic area was reduced, and the infiltration of inflammatory cells was decreased. In addition, there was a small amount of extravasated blood in the interlobular vein. The relative mRNA and protein expressions of Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO1 in liver tissue were significantly up-regulated (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionSNS can significantly improve liver injury in cholestatic hepatitis rats, and its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of oxidative stress response mediated by the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway.
2.Research progress in the preoperative radiotherapy and immunotherapy for primary liver cancer
Wenhui LIU ; Xiaolian ZHENG ; Cairong HU ; Hongbing JI ; Jianji PAN ; Juhui CHEN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2022;42(3):235-240
Liver cancer is one of the most common cancers in China. In recent years, liver cancer tends to be treated with comprehensive therapies, including surgery, ablation, interventional embolization, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and liver transplantation. At present, the low surgical resectionrate is one of the main factors affecting the prognosis of liver cancer patients. Preoperative neoadjuvant therapy or conversion therapy for liver cancer can maximize the rate of surgical resection and improve the prognosis. With the rapid development of radiotherapy and immunotherapy in the comprehensive treatment of liver cancer, it has been gradually confirmed that the unique effects of preoperative radiotherapy and immune therapy for liver cancer can improve the prognosis of the patients. Therefore, this paper reviewed the research progress in the preoperative radiotherapy and immunotherapy for liver cancer by searching relevant literature and reports at home and abroad.
3.Clinical research of laparoscopic assisted removal of greater omentum free transplantation combined with skin grafting for the repair of large area refractory wounds
Xiaofeng ZHANG ; Aiwu WANG ; Guiru YAN ; Gang HU ; Xudong CHEN ; Qinghua XU ; Juhui ZHAO ; Hong WANG ; Liliang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2021;37(2):187-191
Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of laparoscopic assisted removal of greater omentum free transplantation combined with skin grafting for the repair of large area refractory wounds.Methods:From June 2013 to June 2018, 18 cases of lower extremity skin and soft tissue defects with multiple bone, joint, tendon and internal plants exposure were admitted to Hanzhong Central Hospital, including 12 males and 6 females, aged from 15 to 50 years old, with an average age of 32.6 years old. The area of skin and soft tissue defect: 30 cm×12 cm-53 cm×21 cm. The operation was divided into two stages. In the first stage, the greater omentum was acquired with the assist of laparoscope and free transplanted to cover the wound. After the greater omentum free transplantation was confirmed to survive, the split-thickness skin graft was applied for wound repair.Postoperative survival of the greater omentum and skin grafting, complications, appearance and function of lower limbs were observed and followed up.Results:The 18 operations were performed successfully, the area of omentum resection was 25 cm×10 cm-35 cm×15 cm, all the greater omentums survived after operation without complications such as intestinal adhesion, volvulus and peritonitis. The area of the skin grafting was 36 cm×8 cm-45 cm×22 cm. 16 cases skin grafting survived completely, 2 cases skin grafting were necrosis just local small area, and scar healed after dressing change. Postoperative follow-up of 6-12 months showed good appearance and function of lower limbs and satisfactory results.Conclusions:For the large area soft tissue defect wound of lower extremity, complicated with multiple deep tissues such as bone, joint and internal materials exposed, the greater omentum free transplantation under laparoscope combined with medium thick skin graft second stage has the advantages of good appearance and function after wound healing, less donor injury and fewer postoperative complications.
4.Expression and clinical significance of NLRP1 and NLRP3 in colonic tissues of patients with ulcerative colitis
Xiao LI ; Xin LIU ; Yahua SONG ; Juhui ZHAO ; Fenrong CHEN ; Gang ZHAO ; Yan WANG ; Han LI ; Haitao SHI
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2021;42(1):75-80,112
【Objective】 To investigate the expressions of NLRP1 and NLRP3 in the colon of ulcerative colitis (UC) patients and analyze the correlation of the expressions with severity of UC, endoscopic manifestations and related laboratory indicators. 【Methods】 We collected biopsical specimens obtained with colonoscopy in 46 patients with UC (22 mild cases and 24 moderate to severe cases) and 20 cases of normal control group. We used the disease activity index to evaluate the Mayo UC inflammatory activity and immunohistochemical method to detect the protein expression levels of intestinal mucosal NLRP1 and NLRP3 in the tissue. RT-PCR was used to detect the expressions of NLRP1 and NLRP3 mRNA in intestinal mucosal tissues. Meanwhile, the colonoscopy, serum uric acid, C-reactive protein, serum sedimentation rate, platelet count, low-density lipoprotein, and cholesterol of UC patients were also counted to further analyze the relationship between NLRP1 and NLRP3. 【Results】 The expressions of NLRP1 and NLRP3 protein and mRNA in colonic mucosal tissues of UC patients were significantly higher than those of normal controls (P<0.05). Compared with that in mild UC, the expression of NLRP1 in colonic mucosal tissues of moderate and severe UC patients was significantly increased (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the expressions of NLRP1 and NLRP3 in colonic mucosal tissues of UC patients with different lesion ranges. NLRP1 expression was positively correlated with Mayo overall score, Mayo endoscopic score, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein (P<0.05), NLRP3 expression was positively correlated with C-reactive protein (P<0.05), but not correlated with Mayo overall score, Mayo endoscopic score, or erythrocyte sedimentation rate. NLRP1 expression was positively correlated with low-density lipoprotein and platelet (P<0.05), but not with uric acid or cholesterol. NLRP3 was positively correlated with low-density lipoprotein, uric acid and cholesterol (P<0.05), but not with platelet. 【Conclusion】 NLRP1 and NLRP3 may be involved in the pathogenesis of UC and related to disease activity. Therefore, they can be used as molecular targets for targeted therapy, and NLRP1 can be used as a predictor of mucosal healing.
5.Clinical assessment of enteral nutrition in elderly esophageal carcinoma patients treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy
Zhichen XU ; Jiancheng LI ; Baoan SU ; Juhui CHEN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2021;40(10):1291-1294
Objective:To investigate the effects of enteral nutrition on the incidence of treatment complications, results from nutritional indexes and proportions of immune cell subsets in elderly patients with esophageal carcinoma during concurrent chemoradiotherapy.Methods:From January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, 108 elderly patients(≥60 years)undergone concurrent chemoradiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma at Quanzhou First Hospital and eligible for inclusion were enrolled in the case-control study.They were randomly divided into the study group(enteral nutrition group)and the control group(normal diet group), with 54 cases in each group.The incidence of complications, results from nutritional indexes and immune cell subsets of the two groups were analyzed according to data type.Results:The incidence of bone marrow suppression(Grade Ⅰ-Ⅱ)in the study group(37.0%)was significantly lower than that in the control group(63.0%)( χ2=7.259, P<0.01). The incidence of bone marrow suppression(Grade Ⅲ-Ⅳ)in the study group(11.1%)was significantly lower than that in the control group(27.8%)( χ2=4.788, P<0.05). The levels of hemoglobin, total serum protein and albumin were(121.36±11.63)g/L, (73.78±7.79)g/L and(40.95±3.52)g/L in the study group and(106.45±10.85)g/L, (63.12±8.35)g/L and(35.54±4.12)g/L in the control group, respectively, after 4 weeks of radiotherapy and chemotherapy( P<0.05). The proportions of CD3+ and CD4+ were(64.15±5.84)% and(48.64±4.28)% in the study group and(59.25±6.27)% and(45.27±4.52)% in the control group, respectively, after 4 weeks of radiotherapy and chemotherapy( P<0.05). The proportion of CD8+ was(26.93±3.63)% in the study group and(30.35±3.36)% in the control group after 4 weeks of radiotherapy and chemotherapy( P<0.05). Conclusions:During concurrent chemoradiotherapy for elderly patients with esophageal carcinoma, enteral nutrition with adjustment based on patient's food intake can reduce patients' nutritional risk and modulate the proportion of immune cell subsets, thus reducing the occurrence of bone marrow suppression.
6.Clinical research of laparoscopic assisted removal of greater omentum free transplantation combined with skin grafting for the repair of large area refractory wounds
Xiaofeng ZHANG ; Aiwu WANG ; Guiru YAN ; Gang HU ; Xudong CHEN ; Qinghua XU ; Juhui ZHAO ; Hong WANG ; Liliang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2021;37(2):187-191
Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of laparoscopic assisted removal of greater omentum free transplantation combined with skin grafting for the repair of large area refractory wounds.Methods:From June 2013 to June 2018, 18 cases of lower extremity skin and soft tissue defects with multiple bone, joint, tendon and internal plants exposure were admitted to Hanzhong Central Hospital, including 12 males and 6 females, aged from 15 to 50 years old, with an average age of 32.6 years old. The area of skin and soft tissue defect: 30 cm×12 cm-53 cm×21 cm. The operation was divided into two stages. In the first stage, the greater omentum was acquired with the assist of laparoscope and free transplanted to cover the wound. After the greater omentum free transplantation was confirmed to survive, the split-thickness skin graft was applied for wound repair.Postoperative survival of the greater omentum and skin grafting, complications, appearance and function of lower limbs were observed and followed up.Results:The 18 operations were performed successfully, the area of omentum resection was 25 cm×10 cm-35 cm×15 cm, all the greater omentums survived after operation without complications such as intestinal adhesion, volvulus and peritonitis. The area of the skin grafting was 36 cm×8 cm-45 cm×22 cm. 16 cases skin grafting survived completely, 2 cases skin grafting were necrosis just local small area, and scar healed after dressing change. Postoperative follow-up of 6-12 months showed good appearance and function of lower limbs and satisfactory results.Conclusions:For the large area soft tissue defect wound of lower extremity, complicated with multiple deep tissues such as bone, joint and internal materials exposed, the greater omentum free transplantation under laparoscope combined with medium thick skin graft second stage has the advantages of good appearance and function after wound healing, less donor injury and fewer postoperative complications.
7.Analysis on correlation between severity of ulcerative colitis patients under endoscopy and laboratory examination indexes
Xiao LI ; Xin LIU ; Haitao SHI ; Yuan FENG ; Gang ZHAO ; Fenrong CHEN ; Jiong JIANG ; Danyan CHANG ; Juhui ZHAO ; Shiyang MA
Chinese Journal of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2020;04(2):119-123
Objective:To examine the correlation of the severity of ulcerative colitis (UC) under endoscopy with blood routine, coagulation, lipid, uric acid and other laboratory indexes.Methods:Clinical data of 90 UC patients in The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University from January to December 2018 were retrospectively collected. The patients were divided into three groups as light, medium and heavy according to Mayo colonoscopy score. The laboratory indexes were compared among 3 groups and the correlations between Mayo colonoscopy score and laboratory indexes were analyzed.Results:Among light, medium, and heavy groups, differences of the platelet count [ (205.00 ± 61.18) × 10 9/L vs. (240.33 ± 82.90) × 10 9/L vs. (285.55 ± 107.60) × 10 9/L, P=0.020], hemoglobin [ (129.70 ± 16.22) g/L vs. (135.35 ± 20.40) g/L vs. (121.33 ± 27.82) g/L, P=0.034], low-density lipoprotein (LDL) [ (2.44 ± 0.50) mmol/L vs. (2.54 ± 0.67) mmol/L vs. (2.10 ± 0.62) mmol/L, P=0.010], cholesterol [ (4.07 ± 0.60) mmol/L vs. (4.02 ± 0.94) mmol/L vs. (3.50 ± 0.80) mmol/L, P=0.017], fibrinogen [ (2656.00 ± 371.54) mg/L vs. (3034.50 ± 826.52) mg/L vs. (3390.26 ± 1013.61) mg/L, P=0.039] were statistically significant (all P<0.05) . Mayo colonoscopy score was negatively correlated with LDL and cholesterol (all P<0.05) , while it was positively correlated with platelet count and fibrinogen (all P<0.05) . Conclusion:Testing the relevant laboratory indexes of UC patients can help evaluate the intestinal condition.
8.Analysis on correlation between severity of ulcerative colitis patients under endoscopy and laboratory examination indexes
Xiao LI ; Xin LIU ; Haitao SHI ; Yuan FENG ; Gang ZHAO ; Fenrong CHEN ; Jiong JIANG ; Danyan CHANG ; Juhui ZHAO ; Shiyang MA
Chinese Journal of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2020;04(2):119-123
Objective:To examine the correlation of the severity of ulcerative colitis (UC) under endoscopy with blood routine, coagulation, lipid, uric acid and other laboratory indexes.Methods:Clinical data of 90 UC patients in The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University from January to December 2018 were retrospectively collected. The patients were divided into three groups as light, medium and heavy according to Mayo colonoscopy score. The laboratory indexes were compared among 3 groups and the correlations between Mayo colonoscopy score and laboratory indexes were analyzed.Results:Among light, medium, and heavy groups, differences of the platelet count [ (205.00 ± 61.18) × 10 9/L vs. (240.33 ± 82.90) × 10 9/L vs. (285.55 ± 107.60) × 10 9/L, P=0.020], hemoglobin [ (129.70 ± 16.22) g/L vs. (135.35 ± 20.40) g/L vs. (121.33 ± 27.82) g/L, P=0.034], low-density lipoprotein (LDL) [ (2.44 ± 0.50) mmol/L vs. (2.54 ± 0.67) mmol/L vs. (2.10 ± 0.62) mmol/L, P=0.010], cholesterol [ (4.07 ± 0.60) mmol/L vs. (4.02 ± 0.94) mmol/L vs. (3.50 ± 0.80) mmol/L, P=0.017], fibrinogen [ (2656.00 ± 371.54) mg/L vs. (3034.50 ± 826.52) mg/L vs. (3390.26 ± 1013.61) mg/L, P=0.039] were statistically significant (all P<0.05) . Mayo colonoscopy score was negatively correlated with LDL and cholesterol (all P<0.05) , while it was positively correlated with platelet count and fibrinogen (all P<0.05) . Conclusion:Testing the relevant laboratory indexes of UC patients can help evaluate the intestinal condition.
9.3.0T MR three-dimensional time-of-flight and fast imaging employing steady state acquisition sequences in pre-operative evaluation on spatial relationship among trigeminal nerve, facial nerve and peripheral vessels
Tiantian GUO ; Juhui CHEN ; Zhongchang MIAO ; Xiufang ZHU ; Xiguang LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2018;34(6):836-840
Objective To investigate the value of three dimensional time-of-flight (3D-TO)F) and three dimensional fast imaging employing steady state acquisition (3D-FIESTA)sequences in evaluation on spatial relationship among trigeminal nerve,facial nerve and peripheral vessels before microvascular decompression(MVD)with 3.0 T MR.Methods Data of MRI of 36 patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and 31 with hemifacial spasm (HFS) before MVD were analyzed retrospectively.The intra-observer agreement for the spatial relationship among trigeminal nerve,facial nerve and adjacent blood vessels were observed.The differences of occurrence rates of neurovascular compression (NVC) of symptomatic side and asymptomatic side in TN and HFS patients were compared.Taking surgical results as the gold standards,the diagnostic efficacy for neurovascular relationships of symptomatic side with 3D-TOF and 3D-FIESTA sequences were calculated.Results The consistency between two observers in assessing relationship of trigeminal nerve,facial nerve and adjacent blood vessels of symptomatic and asymptomatic was good (all Kappa≥0.75,all P<0.001).In both of TN and HFS patients,the occurrence rates of NVC of symptomatic side were significantly higher than those of asymptomatic side (x2=26.13,20.81,both P< 0.001).The accuracy,sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value and negative predictive value of 3D-TOF and 3D-FIESTA sequences in displaying relationship of trigeminal nerve and vascular was 97.22% (35/36),97.06% (33/34),100% (2/2),100% (33/33)and 66.67% (2/3),respectively,of relationship between facial nerve and vascular was 93.55% (29/31),96.55% (28/29),50.00% (1/2),96.55% (28/29) and 50.00% (1/2),respectively.Conclusion 3D-TOF and 3D-FIESTA sequences can clearly display the spatial relationship of nerve and adjacent vessels,therefore providing imaging evidences for MVD.
10.Value of MR diffusion tensor imaging in the assessment of the changes of trigeminal nerve and its correlation with the degree of vascular compression
Tiantian GUO ; Zhongchang MIAO ; Qiumei ZHANG ; Juhui CHEN ; Jian XU ; Xiguang LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2018;52(2):86-90
Objective To investigate the value of MR diffusion tensor imaging(DTI)in assessment of the microstructural changes of the trigeminal nerve,and analyze it's correlation with the degree of vascular compression. Methods Thirty-four patients with trigeminal neuralgia from November 2015 to April 2017 were retrospectively analyzed in this study.And they were treated by microvascular decompression(MVD). There were 11 cases of gradeⅠ,16 cases of gradeⅡand 7 cases of gradeⅢaccording to the severity of the contact between nerves and vessels during the operation. All of them were scanned with three dimensional time-of-flight(3D-TOF)sequences, three dimensional fast imaging employing steady state acquisition(3D-FIESTA)sequences and DTI before undergoing surgical decompression. According to the preoperative MR scans,the trigeminal nerves were divided into the healthy side without neurovascular contact (25 cases) and the healthy side with a neurovascular contact (9 cases).The DTI parameters of the trigeminal nerve,including the anisotropic fraction(FA)and the ADC values were obtained.Comparison of the FA and ADC values of the trigeminal nerve between the different stages of the affected side was performed with single factor analysis of variance, and the paired samples t test was used to compare the difference of FA and ADC values of bilateral trigeminal nerve. The difference of FA and ADC values between the asymptomatic side with or without vascular contact was compared with independent sample t test. Spearman correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlation between DTI parameters and the degree of compression. Results The FA values of patients with grades Ⅰ,ⅡandⅢwere 0.311±0.009, 0.308±0.007 and 0.299±0.009 respectively,and there was significant difference among different levels(F=5.269,P<0.05).The ADC values of the three grades were(2.298 ± 0.309)×10-3,(2.214 ± 0.175)×10-3and (2.259 ± 0.248)×10-3mm2/s respectively, showing no statistically significant difference(F=0.402,P>0.05). The FA values of bilateral trigeminal nerves in healthy side without neurovascular contact and in healthy side with neurovascular contact were statistically significant (t=-32.528,-25.178,P<0.05). There was significant difference in the ADC value of bilateral trigeminal nerves in the group without neurovascular contact(t=2.162,P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the ADC values of bilateral trigeminal nerves in the healthy side of the neurovascular contact group(P>0.05).There were no statistically significant differences in the FA and ADC values between the two groups on the healthy side of the trigeminal nerve(P>0.05).The FA value was negatively correlated with the degree of vascular compression (r=-0.453,P<0.05),while the ADC value was not correlated with the degree of vascular compression(P>0.05). Conclusion DTI imaging can be used to evaluate the degree of trigeminal nerve injury. More obvious vascular compression leads to lower FA value.

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