1.A study of longitudinal trajectories and predictive factors of symptom clusters in patients with laparoscopic anal preservation surgery for rectal cancer
Chaoxiang YOU ; Mengying JIA ; Shuang LI ; Lili CHEN ; Wendan JING ; Hongyan KOU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(8):922-929
Objective To explore the longitudinal trajectories of symptom clusters in patients with rectal cancer within 6 months after laparoscopic anal preservation surgery,and analyze the predictive factors of each trajectory subgroup.Methods A longitudinal survey was conducted to select 128 patients who underwent laparoscopic anal preservation surgery for rectal cancer at the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery,a tertiary hospital in Nanchong from November 2021 to April 2022.The general information questionnaire,Chinese version of Anderson Symptom Inventory for Gastrointestinal Cancer and Charlson Comorbidity Index were used to conduct follow-up surveys of the selected patients at 2 weeks,1 month,3 months and 6 months after surgeiy.The symptom cluster were extracted by exploratory factor analysis,and the latent category growth model was constructed to identify the trajectory subgroups of each symptom cluster.The predictive factors of each trajectory subgroup were analyzed by Mplus statistical software.Results There were 4 symptom clusters within 6 months after laparoscopic anus preserving surgeiy for rectal cancer,which were named as sickness symptom cluster,psychological-sleep symptom cluster,gastrointestinal symptom cluster,and psychological-treatment-related symptom cluster.The variance contribution rates were 65.173%,66.225%,62.421%,and 60.492%,respectively.The latent class growth model identified that there are 4 to 5 trajectory subgroups in the symptom cluster.Gender,education level,Charles Comorbidity Index,clinical T stage,medical cost burden,and treatment method were the predictors of high-risk trajectory subgroups in the symptom cluster(P<0.05).Conclusion There are 4 symptom clusters within 6 months after laparoscopic anus preserving surgeiy for rectal cancer.The gastrointestinal symptom cluster is a specific symptom cluster for this type of patients with the heaviest symptom burden.The overall trajectory of each symptom cluster shows a dynamic decline trend,but individual trajectoiy subgroups still have an exacerbation trend.There are differences in predictive factors for different symptom clusters.Clinical medical staff should pay attention to the management of symptom clusters in patients with female patients,low education level,high Charles Comorbidity Index,high clinical T stage,heavy medical cost burden,and patients whose treatment method is chemotherapy plus surgery.High-risk groups should be timely identified;corresponding intervention methods were dynamically adjusted;the quality of precision nursing was improved.
2.Prenatal diagnosis and intrauterine treatment of a giant fetal hepatic hemangioma:a case report
Hui TANG ; Chaoxiang YANG ; Jingshu LI ; Wei WANG ; Dan CHEN ; Jing WU
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2023;26(4):331-334
This article reported a case of fetal giant hepatic hemangioma with cardiomegaly managed with intrauterine treatment. At 23 weeks of gestation, the patient was referred to Guangdong Women and Children Hospital due to abnormal abdominal echogenicity of the fetus, which was suspected to be a hepatic hemangioma or a hepatic arteriovenous fistula. The prenatal ultrasound at 26 weeks of gestation revealed an enlarged fetal hepatic hemangioma of 45 mm×35 mm×42 mm and an enlarged heart (cardiothoracic area ratio of 0.50). So, with the patient's informed consent, the fetus was treated with intrauterine administration of propranolol and dexamethasone and closely monitored by ultrasound. The volume of the lump still increased at the beginning of the medication, but started to shrink in the 7th week. Besides, the fetal cardiac load was reduced and the condition was controlled. The patient delivered at 37 weeks of gestation. The baby received a CT examination on the fourth day after birth which revealed an abdominal mass of 40 mm×30 mm×44 mm requiring no treatment, and no abnormalities were reported during a one-year follow-up.
3.Cloning, expression and activity analysises of chalcone synthase genes in Carthamus tinctorius.
Xiaohui TANG ; Chaoxiang REN ; Jing HU ; Jiang CHEN ; Jie WANG ; Rui WANG ; Qinghua WU ; Wan LIAO ; Jin PEI
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2023;15(2):291-297
OBJECTIVE:
Flavonoids are the bioactive compounds in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), in which chalcone synthase (CHS) is the first limiting enzyme. However, it is unclear that which chalcone synthase genes (CHSs) are participated in flavonoids biosynthesis in C. tinctorius. In this study, the CHSs in the molecular characterization and enzyme activities were investigated.
METHODS:
Putative chalcone biosynthase genes were screened by the full-length transcriptome sequences data in C. tinctorius. Chalcone biosynthase genes in C. tinctorius (CtCHSs) were cloned from cDNA of flowers of C. tinctorius. The cloned gene sequences were analyzed by bioinformatics, and their expression patterns were analyzed by real-time PCR (RT-PCR). The protein of CtCHS in the development of flowers was detected by polyclonal antibody Western blot. A recombinant vector of CtCHS was constructed. The CtCHS recombinant protein was induced and purified to detect the enzyme reaction (catalyzing the reaction of p-coumaryl-CoA and malonyl-CoA to produce naringin chalcone). The reaction product was detected by HPLC and LC-MS.
RESULTS:
Two full-length CtCHS genes were successfully cloned from the flowers of safflower (CtCHS1 and CtCHS3), with gene lengths of 1525 bp and 1358 bp, respectively. RT-PCR analysis showed that both genes were highly expressed in the flowers, but the expression of CtCHS1 was higher than that of CtCHS3 at each developmental stage of the flowers. WB analysis showed that only CtCHS1 protein could be detected at each developmental stage of the flowers. HPLC and LC-MS analyses showed that CtCHS1 could catalyze the conversion of p-coumaryl-CoA and malonyl-CoA substrates to naringin chalcone.
CONCLUSION
CtCHS1 is involved in the biosynthesis of naringin chalcone in safflower.
4.Self-compassion in patients after colorectal cancer surgery:current situations and influencing factors
Shuang LI ; Mengying JIA ; Chaoxiang YOU ; Lili CHEN ; Hongyan KOU ; Shoujiang WEI
Modern Clinical Nursing 2023;22(10):8-15
Objective To investigate the current situations and analyse the influencing factors of self-compassion in patients 3 months after colorectal cancer surgery,so as to provide a basis for clinical interventions.Methods This cross-sectional survey was conducted from August 2020 to January 2022 among 190 patients who were at 3 months after colorectal cancer surgery in a tertiary hospital in sichuan.General information questionnaire,self-compassion scale,Connor-Davidson resilience scale and meaning in life questionnaire were used in the survey.Results Total scores of self-compassion,mental toughness and meaning of life after colorectal cancer surgery were 76.69±9.68,58.01±12.54 and 36.02±12.22,respectively.With analysis of multiple linear regression,the influencing factors of self-compassion were found as comorbid chronic diseases,postoperative stoma,postoperative radiotherapy,mental toughness and meaning of life(all P<0.05),toally explaining 58.4%its varience.Conclusions The self-compassion of patients with colorectal cancer is at a moderately lower level and the influencing factors of it include comorbid chronic diseases,postoperative stoma,postoperative radiotherapy,mental toughness and meaning of life.Medical staff should assess the psychological status of the patients,strengthen a psychological care and help patients to gain correct cognitive views for the purpose to improve the self-compassion of patients.
5.Correlation Analysis of Storage Life and Effective Composition Content with Color Value of Carthamus tinctorius
Jie WANG ; Shaofeng SU ; Renchuan YAO ; Chaoxiang REN ; Jin PEI ; Jiang CHEN
China Pharmacy 2020;31(5):554-558
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the correlation of storage life and effective composition content with color value of Carthamus tinctorius ,and to provide reference for the quality evaluation of C. tinctorius with different years of storage. METHODS:Using 24 batches of C. tinctorius from same place of production with different years of storage (0,1,2 years,8 batches each type )as samples ,the contents of hydroxysafflor yellow A (HSYA)and kaempferol were determined by HPLC. Color value [lightness value (L*),red-green value (a*),yellow-blue value (b*)] were determined by spectrophotometer. SPSS 19.0 statistical software was used to analyze the correlation of storage life and effective composition content with color value. RESULTS:Kaempferol content was still high after 1 year or 2 years of storage (0.161%,0.061%,respectively). However ,the content of HSYA decreased with the prolongation of the storage life (the average content of HSYA were 2.46%,1.58%,and 1.51% after storage 0,1 and 2 years,respectively),and the color of the drug became darker (a* value decreased ). Results of correlation analysis showed that the content of HSYA was positively associated with color value L*,a*(r=0.430,0.781,P<0.05 or P<0.01);the content of HSAY was negatively associated with storage life (r=-0.777,P<0.01). There was no correlation between the remaining variables (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS :The longer the storage life ,the darker the color and the lower the content of HSYA ,so it is not suitable for over year and multiyear preservation.
6.MRI manifestations of fetal Joubert syndrome and related disorders
Chaoxiang YANG ; Qian LIU ; Changzheng FENG ; Penghui HAN ; Wenjun CHEN ; Juanting OU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2018;34(2):275-278
Objective To explore the diagnostic value of prenatal MRI in fetal Joubcrt syndrome and related disorders (JSRD).Methods Prenatal MRI data of 5 JSRD fetuses were analyzed retrospectively.The ratio of AP diameters of crown to root of molar tooth sign,the ratio of AP diameters of isthmus to interpeduncular fossa,and the ratio of the transverse to AP diameters of the roof of the fourth ventricle on the axial images of the midbrain were measured.Results Molar tooth signs were observed in 5 fetuses on the axial images of midbrain.The cerebellar vermis disappeared,and cleft sign was observed.Enlarged cisterna magna was observed in 3 fetuses.The ratios of AP diameters of crown to root were 0.58-0.90,of AP diameters of isthmus to interpeduncular fossa were 0.84-1.00,and of transverse to AP diameters of the fourth ventricle roof were 0.42-0.60.Conclusion Molar tooth sign and cleft sign were characteristic findings for JSRD on MRI,therefore being helpful to prenatal diagnosis of JSRD.
7.Interpretation in American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine practice guideline for the performance of neurosonography in neonates and infants (2014)
Dan QI ; Dan CHEN ; Xiaoyan MA ; Chaoxiang YANG ; Chunyi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2016;31(12):894-895
This guideline was published by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine,which has been developed to assist physicians performing sonographic studies of the brain in neonates and infants.Neurosonography should be performed only when there is a valid medical reason,and gain the necessary diagnostic information.Although it is not possible to detect every abnormality,adherence to the following guideline will maximize the detection of most abnormalities of the brain in neonates and infants that can be imaged with ultrasound.
8.High-Throughput Assessment of Mitochondrial Fluorescence Labeling at Single-Particle Level
Jinyan HAN ; Jingyi XU ; Xiang ZHANG ; Yingxing ZHOU ; Chaoxiang CHEN ; Xiaomei YAN
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2016;(8):1171-1177
Mitochondria play a central role in the regulation of energy metabolism and signal transduction in eukaryotic cells. Although many fluorescent labeling strategies have been developed for mitochondrial studies, the methods that enable labeling efficiency assessment at the single-mitochondrion level are still lacking. By employing the unique advantages of high sensitivity flow cytometry ( HSFCM ) in the sensitive, rapid, and quantitative multiparameter analysis of individual mitochondria, here we examined the performance of several different mitochondrial labeling strategies from the perspectives of brightness, labeling ratio, and stability. Mitochondria isolated from HeLa cells transfected with pAcGFP1-Mito plasmid upon transient or stable transfections, and mitochondria directly labeled with MitoTracker Green or SYTO 62 were analyzed by a laboratory-built three-channel HSFCM. Upon the quantitative measurement of fluorescence brightness, it was found that the fluorescence intensity of green fluorescent protein ( GFP ) in mitochondria isolated from cells with stable transfection was about 17. 7-fold higher than the transient transfection ones, and was approximately two orders of magnitude brighter than mitochondria labeled with MitoTracker Green. On the other hand, the fluorescence signal of SYTO 62 labeling decreased upon washing, indicating its rapid dissociation rate. The strong fluorescence intensity and good labeling stability make stable transfection an efficient method to label mitochondria. The experimental results demonstrates that HSFCM provides a powerful analytical tool to assess the performance of mitochondrial fluorescence labeling via high throughput single mitochondria analysis.
9.Relevant factors analysis of hysterosalpingography countercurrent
Xia WANG ; Yuanyuan CHEN ; Qinglu GUO ; Xiaoli WANG ; Chaoxiang YANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2016;32(3):426-428
Objective To study on the factors of countercurrent occured in hysterosalpingography to improve the understanding of countercurrent.Methods 180 patients who underwent hysterosalpingography due to infertility were recruited,and 63 of them who were involved in countercurrent in the process of hysterosalpingography were analyzed statistically.Results The single factor analy-sis demonstrated that such four factors of primary/secondary infertility,menstrual clean days,tubal obstruction or not,and depth of cannula were associated with countercurrent,while Logistic regression analysis indicated that the factors of menstrual clean days, tubal obstruction or not,and depth of cannula during the hysterosalpingography operation were closely related.Conclusion Counter-current are caused by the comprehensive impact of several comprehensive factors like menstrual clean day,tubal obstruction or not, and cannula operation.Therefore adequate preparation should be made before and during the operation,to reduce the occurrences of countercurrent.
10.Recent Advances in Mitochondrial Proteomics
Jingyi XU ; Chaoxiang CHEN ; Jinyan HAN ; Wei HANG ; Xiaomei YAN
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2015;(9):1257-1264
Mitochondria play a central role in the regulation of cellular energy metabolism, bio-synthesis and cell death. Dysfunction of mitochondria can lead to many diseases. Mitochondrial proteomics provides important theoretical foundation for a systematic understanding of the biological functions of mitochondria, studying the mechanisms of mitochondria-related diseases, and promoting the research and development of mitochondria-targeting drugs. The methodologies, recent technology development, and characteristics and applications of mitochondrial proteomics were reviewed and the challenges and prospects were also discussed.

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