1.Progress on the relationship between fecal bile acid levels and different defecation frequency in children
International Journal of Pediatrics 2024;51(3):164-167
Bile acids can be categorized into primary bile acids,which are synthesized directly in liver cells,and secondary bile acids,which are formed after decomposition by intestinal bacteria. The intestinal flora is diverse and widely used,which is closely related to various functions and diseases in the human body. As one of the main metabolites of intestinal flora,bile acids have a close bidirectional regulation between them.Current research has shown a clear correlation between fecal bile acid levels and changes in gastrointestinal function.This paper will review the relationship between fecal bile acid levels and different defecation frequency in children from the perspective of changes in intestinal bile acids under diarrhea and constipation symptoms,and will provide a research direction for further exploration of the effects of different metabolites based on the composition of bile acids on defecation frequency.
2.YAP regulates the liver size during the fasting-refeeding transition in mice.
Xuan LI ; Shicheng FAN ; Chenghui CAI ; Yue GAO ; Xinhui WANG ; Yifei ZHANG ; Hangfei LIANG ; Huilin LI ; Jie YANG ; Min HUANG ; Huichang BI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2023;13(4):1588-1599
Liver is the central hub regulating energy metabolism during feeding-fasting transition. Evidence suggests that fasting and refeeding induce dynamic changes in liver size, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Yes-associated protein (YAP) is a key regulator of organ size. This study aims to explore the role of YAP in fasting- and refeeding-induced changes in liver size. Here, fasting significantly reduced liver size, which was recovered to the normal level after refeeding. Moreover, hepatocyte size was decreased and hepatocyte proliferation was inhibited after fasting. Conversely, refeeding promoted hepatocyte enlargement and proliferation compared to fasted state. Mechanistically, fasting or refeeding regulated the expression of YAP and its downstream targets, as well as the proliferation-related protein cyclin D1 (CCND1). Furthermore, fasting significantly reduced the liver size in AAV-control mice, which was mitigated in AAV Yap (5SA) mice. Yap overexpression also prevented the effect of fasting on hepatocyte size and proliferation. Besides, the recovery of liver size after refeeding was delayed in AAV Yap shRNA mice. Yap knockdown attenuated refeeding-induced hepatocyte enlargement and proliferation. In summary, this study demonstrated that YAP plays an important role in dynamic changes of liver size during fasting-refeeding transition, which provides new evidence for YAP in regulating liver size under energy stress.
3.Oligomycin A promotes radioresistance in HT29 colorectal cancer cells and its mechanisms.
Xiaofei LI ; Ruifang TIAN ; Lihui WANG ; Cong XU ; Hui WU ; Lan LIU ; Chenghui HUANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2021;46(2):113-120
OBJECTIVES:
Radiotherapy is one of the main therapies for colorectal cancer, but radioresistance often leads to radiotherapy failure. To improve the radioresistance, we explore the effect of oligomycin A, the H
METHODS:
The effects of different concentrations of oligomycin A on the survival rate and glycolysis of HT29 colorectal cancer cells at different time points were investigated via MTT and glycolysis assay. siRNA-PFK1 was synthesized in vitro and transfected into HT29 cells. The effects of oligomycin A on radiosensitivity of HT29 colorectal cancer cells were measured via MTT and colony formation assay. Western blotting was used to detect the effect of oligomycin A on the expression of glycolytic enzyme PFK1. We compared difference between the effects of siRNA-PFK1 group and oligomycin A combined with siRNA-PFK1 group on cell survival and glycolysis. After 4 Gy X-ray irradiation, the effects of cell survival and glycolysis between the siRNA-PFK1 group and the oligomycin A combined with siRNA-PFK1 group were compared.
RESULTS:
Compared with the 0 μmol/L oligomycin A group, the cell survival rate of HT29 cells treated with 4 μmol/L oligomycin A was significantly increased (
CONCLUSIONS
Oligomycin A can promote the radioresistance of HT29 colorectal cancer cells, which may be related to up-regulation of the PFK1 expression and increase of cell glycolysis.
Cell Line, Tumor
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Colorectal Neoplasms/genetics*
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HT29 Cells
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Humans
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Oligomycins/pharmacology*
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Radiation Tolerance
4.Multidisciplinary team case discussion on complex pancreatitis with pancreatic head mass
Xiao YU ; Xiaoyan WANG ; Ping ZHOU ; Pengfei RONG ; Chenghui HUANG ; Wanpin NIE ; Yang LIU ; Dong LUO
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2020;20(5):356-360
One patient with recurrent attacks of pancreatitis and pancreatic head mass had a long history of recurrent abdominal pain, abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting, and no significant alleviations were observed under non-surgical treatment in many hospitals. After the diagnosis and treatment by the multidisciplinary team of gastroenterology, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, oncology, pathology, radiology and other departments of Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, the patient underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy to completely remove the painful lesion, without leaving histological basis for canceration caused by chronic inflammation. The safety of the surgery was greatly improved and no obvious complications were observed.
5.Performance evaluation and clinical application of three antibody test kits for novel coronavirus
Mingkai TAN ; Jingyi OU ; Ying HUANG ; Yan LI ; Jiewen MAI ; Chenghui MA ; Yaling SHI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2020;40(4):250-255
Objective:To evaluate the performance of three antibody kits for novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and to investigate the feasibility and advantages of them in clinical application.Methods:A total of 104 patients who were admitted to Guangzhou Eighth People′s Hospital with COVID-19 from January to February 2020 were selected as research group. Fifty-one healthy subjects were selected during the same period as negative control group. Serum antibodies (IgM/IgG) against SARS-CoV-2 were detected using two kinds of colloidal gold kits (A and B kits) and one chemiluminescence kit (C kit). The positive rates of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid in different samples from patients with COVID-19 were retrospectively analyzed.Results:The clinical sensitivity of A kit to detect SARS-CoV-2-specific IgM and IgG was 77.88% (81/104) and 65.38% (68/104), respectively, and the clinical specificity was 70.59% (36/51) and 100.00% (51/51). However, the false positive rate in IgM detection was as high as 29.41% (15/51). The sensitivity of B kit to test total antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 was 63.46% (66/104), and the clinical specificity was 94.12% (48/51). The clinical sensitivity of C kit to detect SARS-CoV-2-specific IgM and IgG were respectively 31.73% (33/104) and 64.42% (67/104), and the clinical specificity were both 98.04% (50/51). There was a moderate correlation between the detection results of two colloidal gold kits and the chemiluminescence kit with the Kappa values of 0.462 and 0.587 ( Z=6.157, P<0.01; Z=7.345, P<0.01). C kit had the highest positive detection rate for IgG, and would be more reliable to be used for IgG detection in COVID-19 patients 14 d after onset. The total positive detection rate of nucleic acid in all types of samples was 63.46% (66/104). The highest positive detection rate was in throat swabs or sputum samples, followed by those in blood samples and anal swabs. No viral nucleic acid was detected in urine samples for the time being. Conclusions:SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies could be detected in the early or late stage of COVID-19. The method of antibody detection has the advantages of shorter detection time, simple operation and high biological safety, indicating that it could be used as a supplementary or auxiliary detection for the diagnosis of suspected COVID-19 cases with negative nucleic acid test results. The chemiluminescence kit has good sensitivity and specificity, and is well recommended for clinical laboratories.
6.Global Analysis of Gene Expression Profiles Provides Novel Insights into the Development and Evolution of the Large Crustacean Eriocheir sinensis
Wang JUN ; Chen XIAOWEN ; He FUNAN ; Song XIAO ; Huang SHU ; Yue WUCHENG ; Chen YIPEI ; Su ZHIXI ; Wang CHENGHUI
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2020;18(4):443-454
Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) is an important aquaculture species in Crustacea. Functional analysis, although essential, has been hindered due to the lack of sufficient genomic or transcriptomic resources. In this study, transcriptome sequencing was conducted on 59 samples rep-resenting diverse developmental stages (fertilized eggs, zoea, megalopa, three sub-stages of larvae, juvenile crabs, and adult crabs) and different tissues (eyestalk, hepatopancreas, and muscle from juvenile crabs, and eyestalk, hepatopancreas, muscle, heart, stomach, gill, thoracic ganglia, intes-tine, ovary, and testis from adult crabs) of E. sinensis. A comprehensive reference transcriptome was assembled, including 19,023 protein-coding genes. Hierarchical clustering based on 128 differ-entially expressed cuticle-related genes revealed two distinct expression patterns during the early lar-val developmental stages, demonstrating the distinct roles of these genes in 'crab-like"cuticle formation during metamorphosis and cuticle calcification after molting. Phylogenetic analysis of 1406 one-to-one orthologous gene families identified from seven arthropod species andCaenorhabditis elegans strongly supported the hypothesis that Malacostraca and Branchiopoda do not form a monophyletic group. Furthermore, Branchiopoda is more phylogenetically closely related to Hexapoda, and the clade of Hexapoda and Branchiopoda and the clade of Malacostraca belong to the Pancrustacea. This study offers a high-quality transcriptome resource for E. sinensis and demonstrates the evolutionary relationships of major arthropod groups. The differentially expressed genes identified in this study facilitate further investigation of the cuticle-related gene expression networks which are likely associated with'crab-like"cuticle formation during metamor-phosis and cuticle calcification after molting.
7.Illness perception in patients with somatic symptom disorder:a qualitative study
Chenghui YANG ; Bo ZHOU ; Fan ZHOU ; Shuya PAN ; Luyao WANG ; Xuemei ZHONG ; Yulan HUANG ; Jinyu WANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2019;28(10):898-902
Objective To explore the perception and evaluation of patients with somatic symptom disorder about their own diseases and treatment,and to provide theoretical basis for design of illness percep-tion questionnaire for patients with somatic symptoms disorder. Methods A semi-structured interview was conducted among 15 initial and untreated patients with somatic symptom disorder using the descriptive quali-tative study. The data were sorted,encoded,classified,summarized and refined using MAXQDA10 software. Results Three main themes and six sub-themes of illness perception in patients with somatic symptom dis-order were analyzed and sorted out:(1) symptom recognition:including three sub-themes,low understanding of the disease and denial of somatic symptoms as mental illness;(2)drug taking concerns:including two sub-themes worrying about side effects of drugs,drug addiction and having difficulty to stick to the long-term reg-ular medication;(3)emotional reaction:including the obvious negative emotions of depression and helpless-ness sub-theme. Conclusion Patients with somatic symptom disorder have a general bias in illness percep-tion,which has a potential adverse effect on treatment compliance. Therefore,it is necessary for clinical med-ical staff to early estimate patients’illness perception,and carry out mental health education and rational e-motional behavior therapy.
8. Illness perception in patients with somatic symptom disorder: a qualitative study
Chenghui YANG ; Bo ZHOU ; Fan ZHOU ; Shuya PAN ; Luyao WANG ; Xuemei ZHONG ; Yulan HUANG ; Jinyu WANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2019;28(10):898-902
Objective:
To explore the perception and evaluation of patients with somatic symptom disorder about their own diseases and treatment, and to provide theoretical basis for design of illness perception questionnaire for patients with somatic symptoms disorder.
Methods:
A semi-structured interview was conducted among 15 initial and untreated patients with somatic symptom disorder using the descriptive qualitative study. The data were sorted, encoded, classified, summarized and refined using MAXQDA10 software.
Results:
Three main themes and six sub-themes of illness perception in patients with somatic symptom disorder were analyzed and sorted out: (1) symptom recognition: including three sub-themes, low understanding of the disease and denial of somatic symptoms as mental illness; (2)drug taking concerns: including two sub-themes worrying about side effects of drugs, drug addiction and having difficulty to stick to the long-term regular medication; (3)emotional reaction: including the obvious negative emotions of depression and helplessness sub-theme.
Conclusion
Patients with somatic symptom disorder have a general bias in illness perception, which has a potential adverse effect on treatment compliance. Therefore, it is necessary for clinical medical staff to early estimate patients’illness perception, and carry out mental health education and rational emotional behavior therapy.
9.Clinical observation for NAPD regimen in the treatment of 67 cases of recurrent refractory non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Ruifang TIAN ; Haihua ZHU ; Lan LIU ; Xiaofei LI ; Lihui WANG ; Ke CAO ; Peiguo CAO ; Chenghui HUANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2019;44(1):46-52
To explore the clinical efficacy and toxicity of the NAPD regimen(vinorelbine, cytarabine, cisplatin, and dexamethasone) in the treatment of recurrent refractory non-Hodgkin' s lymphoma.
Methods: A total of 67 patients identified with recurrent refractory non-Hodgkin's lymphoma were enrolled for this retrospective study. The curative efficacy of NAPD regimen was evaluated after 2 consecutive cycles. The toxicities and side effects were evaluated after 1 cycle. The objective response rate (ORR), overall survival (OS), progress free survival (PFS), 1, 2 or 4 years of OS and PFS rates were analyzed. The prognosis was evaluated with univariate and multivariate analysis.
Results: The ORR was 53.8% after two cycles, including 5(7.5%) complete responses and 31(46.3%) partial responses. The clinical benefit rate (CBR) was 88.7% (59/67). The median OS was 22 (1.5-140.0) months. 1, 2 or 4 years of OS rates were 70.9%, 49.0%, and 35.0%, respectively. The median PFS was 14 (1.5-140.0) months; and 1, 2 or 4 years of PFS rates were 57.5%, 38.3%, and 29.8%, respectively. The main side effect was myelosuppression. The rates of Grade III/IV leukopenia and thrombocytopenia were 13.4% (9 cases) and 3.0% (2 cases), respectively. Gastrointestinal toxicity was at Grade I or II and 6% patients displayed gastrointestinal toxicity at Grade III/IV. No severe cardiac and hepatorenal functional toxicity was observed.
Conclusion: The NAPD regimen for recurrent refractory non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is effective, and its toxicity is well tolerated. It is a salvage chemotherapy regimen and be of worth to be verified.
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
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Cisplatin
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Dexamethasone
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Etoposide
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Humans
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Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
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drug therapy
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
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Retrospective Studies
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Salvage Therapy
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Treatment Outcome
10.NAPD regimen for patients with recurrent refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Chenghui HUANG ; Hui WU ; Haihua ZHU ; Lan LIU ; Ruifang TIAN ; Cong XU ; Xiaofei LI ; Lihui WANG ; Ke CAO ; Peiguo CAO
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2018;43(7):754-759
To investigate the clinical efficacy and toxicities for the NAPD regimen (vinorelbine, cytarabine, cisplatin, and dexamethasone) in the treatment of recurrent refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Methods: A total of 30 patients identified with recurrent refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma were enrolled in this retrospective study. The curative efficacy of NAPD regimen was evaluated after 2 consecutive cycles. The toxicities and adverse reaction were evaluated after 1 cycle. The objective response rate (ORR), overall survival (OS), progress free survival (PFS), and the rates of 1, 2, and 4-year OS and PFS were analyzed. The prognosis was evaluated with univariate analysis.
Results: The ORR was 56.7% and clinical benefit rate (CBR) was 83.3% after 2 cycles. Five patients achieved complete remission, 12 achieved partial remission, and 8 achieved stable disease. The median OS was 22 (1.5-140) months. The 1, 2, and 4-year OS rates were 59.1%, 48.2%, and 40.2%, respectively. The median PFS was 14 (1.5-140) months. The 1, 2 and 4-year PFS rates were 56.3%, 42.2%, and 31.7%, respectively. The main adverse reaction was myelosuppression. Three patients suffered from grade III-IV leukopenia and 1 thrombocytopenia. Grade I-II gastrointestinal toxicity was 20%. No heart, liver, and kidney damages at grade III-IV were observed.
Conclusion: The NAPD regimen is effective and its toxicity is well tolerated for the treatment of recurrent refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. It is a salvage chemotherapy regimen worth to be verified.
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
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adverse effects
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therapeutic use
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Cisplatin
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administration & dosage
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Cytarabine
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administration & dosage
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Dexamethasone
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administration & dosage
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Humans
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Induction Chemotherapy
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse
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drug therapy
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mortality
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
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drug therapy
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mortality
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Retrospective Studies
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Salvage Therapy
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methods
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Treatment Outcome
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Vinblastine
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administration & dosage
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analogs & derivatives
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Vinorelbine

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