1.Influencing factors for unplanned re-hospitalization in adult renal transplant recipients after surgery
Weiwei CAO ; Minghuan ZHONG ; Zhou SUN ; Guofu LIANG ; Fu YAN ; Chao LIU ; Li MA ; Kejing ZHU ; Yanyan XU ; Bei DING ; Yulin NIU
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(18):117-122
Objective To investigate the influencing factors of unplanned rehospitalization within one year after surgery among adult renal transplant recipients. Methods The clinical data of 299 recipients who underwent renal transplant surgery in the Department of Organ Transplantation of the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University from January 2020 to December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The recipients were divided into unplanned rehospitalization group and non-rehospitalization group based on whether they experienced unplanned rehospitalization within one year after surgery. Univariate analysis and binary Logistic regression analysis were performed to explore the influencing factors of unplanned rehospitalization within one year after renal transplantation. Results Among the 299 recipients, 102 experienced unplanned rehospitalization, with an incidence rate of 34.11%. Univariate analysis revealedstatistically significant differences were noted between the two groups in terms of gender, occupational status, preoperative underlying disease, rejection reactions, nosocomial infections, immunosuppressive medication regimens, serum creatinine, cystatin C, serum phosphorus, serum potassium, and initial hospitalization duration (
2.Mechanism of Buyang Huanwutang Combined with Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation in Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury Based on PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Yang XU ; Chenglin WU ; Dehua GUO ; Yinzhen YU ; Guofu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(4):9-17
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of Buyang Huanwutang combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) transplantation in the treatment of spinal cord injury (SCI). MethodDifferent concentrations (12.5, 25, 50 g·kg-1) of Buyang Huanwutang were administrated to rats by gavage. The spinal cord function of rats was measured by modified Tarlov score, and the most suitable concentration of Buyang Huanwutang was screened out. SD rats were then divided into 6 groups, namely, the sham operation group (gavage of equal amount of normal saline), the model group (gavage of equal amount of normal saline), the Buyang Huanwutang group (gavage of 25 g·kg-1 Buyang Huanwutang), the BMSC transplantation group (tail vein injection of BMSCs 1 mL), the Buyang Huanwutang+BMSC group (gavage of 25 g·kg-1 Buyang Huanwutang and tail vein injection of BMSCs 1 mL), the Buyang Huanwutang+BMSC+LY294002 group (gavage of 25 g·kg-1 Buyang Huanwutang and tail vein injection of BMSCs 1 mL and 40 mg·kg-1 LY294002), with 10 rats in each group. The spinal cord function was measured by the modified Tarlov score, inclined plate test, and latency of cortical somatosensory evoked potential. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the number of 5-bromo-2-deoxyuracil nucleoside (Brdu)-labeled positive cells in the spinal cord tissue. The protein expression levels of phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-Akt), glycoprotein 130 (gp130), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in spinal cord were detected by Western blot. ResultAs compared with the sham operation group, the Tarlov score and the critical angle of tilt plane in the model group were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and the latency of cortical somatosensory evoked potential wave and the protein expression levels of p-Akt, gp130, and IL-6 were significantly increased (P<0.05). As compared with the model group, the Tarlov score and the critical angle of tilt plane in the sham operation group and each treatment group were significantly increased (P<0.05), and the latency of cortical somatosensory evoked potential wave and the protein expression levels of p-Akt, gp130, and IL-6 were significantly decreased (P<0.05). As compared with the BMSC group, the Tarlov score and the critical angle of inclined plane in the Buyang Huanwutang+BMSC group increased (P<0.05), the latency of cortical somatosensory evoked potential wave and the protein expression levels of p-Akt, gp130, and IL-6 decreased (P<0.05), and the number of Brdu-labeled positive cells increased 5 weeks after transplantation (P<0.05). As compared with the Buyang Huanwutang+BMSC group, the Tarlov score and the critical angle of the inclined plane in the Buyang Huanwutang+BMSC+LY294002 group increased (P<0.05), and the latency of cortical somatosensory evoked potential wave and the protein expression levels of p-Akt, gp130, and IL-6 decreased significantly (P<0.05). Five weeks after transplantation, the number of Brdu-labeled positive cells increased significantly in the Buyang Huanwutang+BMSC+LY294002 group (P<0.05). ConclusionBuyang Huanwutang can promote BMSCs migration and restore spinal cord function by inhibiting phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) signal.
3.Effect of Yin Yang protein 1 transcriptionally regulating acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1 on the cell migration and lipogenesis in ovarian cancer
Xiaohong LI ; Ping XU ; Guofu LI ; Zhenyun CHEN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2023;35(7):481-487
Objective:To investigate the expression of acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1 (ACC1) in ovarian cancer tissues and cells, and the related mechanisms of the effect of ACC1 on cell migration and lipogenesis in ovarian cancer.Methods:Samples including 1 case of normal ovarian tissue, 1 case of ovarian cancer primary lesion tissue and 1 case of ovarian cancer omentum metastatic tissue diagnosed by pathology examination of patients undergoing surgery resection who admitted to Linyi Cancer Hospital between January 2019 and December 2021 were collected. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the protein levels of ACC1 and Yin Yang protein 1 (YY1) of all tissues. The PROMO database was used to predict the possible binding sites of YY1 and ACC1 promoter region. Through the assembled viral vector, the HEY cells of human ovarian cancer with ACC1 or YY1 expression [the untreated cells were treated as the negative control (NC)], or knocked down ACC1 or YY1 (the interference sequence sh1, sh2, sh3 was transferred to the target gene, and the negative control sequence shNC was transferred to the interference sequence). Double luciferase reporter gene assay was used to verify the binding sites of YY1 and ACC1 promoter and the activity of transcriptional regulation. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blot were used to detect the mRNA and protein expression levels of ACC1 and YY1 in the treated HEY cells, respectively. Transwell assay was used to detect the migration ability of HEY cells. Oil red O staining and Nile red staining were used to detect the lipid droplets in HEY cells.Results:The immunohistochemical scores of ACC1 and YY1 were 0, 2, 8 scores and 0, 4, 6 scores, respectively in normal ovarian tissue, primary lesion of ovarian cancer, and omentum metastatic tissue. Transwell assay showed that the number of invasive HEY cells in ACC1 overexpression group was more than that in NC group [(87.7±7.4) vs. (52.2±4.2), t = 5.19, P = 0.003]. The number of invasive HEY cells in ACC1-sh1 group, and ACC1-sh2 group with the knockdown of ACC1 was less than that in shNC group [(21.2±1.5), (29.7±2.3) vs. (56.2±5.3); t value was 6.41, 3.77; P < 0.001, P < 0.005]. The number of lipid droplets in HEY cells in the ACC1 overexpression group was more than that in the control NC group [Oil red O staining: (301±25) vs. (215±21); Nile red staining: (287±15) vs. (207±10); all P < 0.05]; the number of lipid droplets in HEY cells in ACC1-sh1 and ACC1-sh2 group with the knockdown of ACC1 was less than that in ACC1-shNC group [Oil red O staining: (113±8), (119±12) vs. (195±18); Nile red staining: (82±8), (117±11) vs. (165±17); all P < 0.05]. The result of dual luciferase reporter assay showed that overexpression of YY1 promoted the luciferase activity of the wild type ACC1 promoter region report gene ( P = 0.003), while the luciferase activity of the report gene was inhibited compared with the wild type after the mutation of binding sites of YY1 in ACCI promoter region ( P = 0.008). Western blot results showed that the expression levels of YY1 and ACC1 protein in HEY cells with YY1 overexpression group were higher than those in NC group, which indicated a synergistic increasing trend of both YY1 and ACC1; the expression levels of YY1 and ACC1 protein in YY1-sh1 group, YY1-sh2 group and YY1-sh3 group with the knockdown of YY1 were lower than those in the control YY1-shNC group, which indicated a synergistic decreasing trend of both YY1 and ACC1. Conclusions:ACC1 and YY1 are highly expressed in ovarian cancer metastatic tissues and both show a positive correlation trend. The expression level of ACC1 in vitro has an impact on cell migration and lipogenesis in ovarian cancer via YY1 transcriptionally regulating ACC1.
4.Mastication efficiency among stroke survivors with dysphagia
Juanjuan HE ; Ziyang XU ; Jing SHI ; Guofu MIAO ; Xiaomei WEI
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2022;44(9):779-783
Objective:To compare the effect of age and gender on mastication efficiency between healthy volunteers and dysphagic stroke survivors and to document any correlation of mastication efficiency with mandible movements.Methods:Thirty-two stroke survivors with dysphagia and 84 healthy volunteers were asked to chew two-color gum. Their chewing efficiency was indicated by the degree of color mixing after chewing (SDHue). The SDHue value was evaluated using ViewGum software. The healthy volunteers were further divided into an age 20-40 years group, a 41-60 years group and an over-60 group. The SDHue values were compared among the 3 groups. The SDHue values were correlated with clinical mandibule movement scores.Results:Among the healthy volunteers, those older than 60 years had significantly higher SDHue values on average than those between 20 and 40 years. However, no significant gender difference was observed. The dysphagic stroke survivors had, on average, significantly higher SDHue results than the healthy volunteers, and those results were positively correlated with their mandible movement scores.Conclusions:Mastication efficiency tends to be age-related but not gender-related. Among those with post-stroke dysphagia mandible movement is positively correlated with mastication efficiency.
5.Effect of Calycosin-mediated GP130/JAK/STAT Signaling Pathway on Oxidative Injury of Astrocytes in Spinal Cord
Dehua GUO ; Xiaozhou LIU ; Chenglin WU ; Yang XU ; Guofu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(18):54-61
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of calycosin-mediated glucoprotein130/Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription factor (GP130/JAK/STAT) signaling pathway on oxidative injury of astrocytes in spinal cord. MethodAstrocytes in rat spinal cord were isolated and identified by immunofluorescence detection of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP). The cells were respectively pre-treated with 5, 10, 20 μmol·L-1 calycosin for 12 h, and then 100 μmol·L-1 H2O2 (24 h) was added to induce oxidative injury. Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was employed to detect cell proliferation and select the optimal concentration of calycosin. The following experimental groups were designed: control group, model group (100 μmol·L-1 H2O2), calycosin group (20 μmol·L-1 calycosin), calycosin + LY294002 group (20 μmol·L-1 calycosin + 10 μmol·L-1 LY294002), and calycosin + Stattic group (20 μmol·L-1 calycosin + 3 μmol·L-1 Stattic). CCK-8 assay and immunofluorescence method were used to detect the proliferation of cells and flow cytometry was applied to detect cell apoptosis and cycle. The protein expression of phosphorylated (p)-JAK2, p-STAT3, p-protein kinase B (Akt), GP130, and interleukin-6 (IL-6) was detected by Western blotting. ResultCompared with the control group, the model group showed low proliferation activity and high apoptosis rate of cells (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, calycosin (20 μmol·L-1) group displayed high proliferation activity and low apoptosis rate of cells (P<0.05). Compared with calycosin (20 μmol·L-1) group, both phosphatidylinosirtol-3-kinases (PI3K) inhibitor LY294002 and STAT3 inhibitor Stattic significantly reduced the proliferation activity and increased the apoptosis rate of cells (P<0.05). The protein expression of p-JAK2, p-STAT3, p-Akt, GP130, and IL-6 in the model group was higher than that in the control group (P<0.05), and the expression of the above indicators was lower in each treatment group than in the model group (P<0.05). ConclusionCalycosin can promote the proliferation and inhibit the apoptosis of astrocytes with oxidative injury by inhibiting the phosphorylation of PI3K/Akt pathway and JAK2/STAT3 pathway.
6.Effect of stabilizing muscle training on cervical function and quality of life in continuous nursing care of patients with cervical spondylosis
Yange XUE ; Huiping XU ; Guofu PI ; Yusheng XU ; Chi ZHANG ; Caijuan GUO ; Haojie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2021;27(16):2147-2150
Objective:To explore the effect of stabilizing muscle training on cervical function and quality of life in continuous nursing care of patients with cervical spondylosis.Methods:From June 2018 to June 2019, a total of 98 patients with cervical spondylosis in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University were selected by convenience sampling method, and divided into control group and observation group by random number table method. In the course of treatment and follow-up, 15 cases were lost in the two groups, and 42 cases were included in the control group and 41 in the observation group. The control group was given routine continuous nursing after discharge, and the observation group was given stabilizing muscle training on the basis of routine continuous nursing. The scores of Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) and Neck Disability Index were compared before intervention, 3 months after intervention and 6 months after intervention between the two groups. The scores of Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36) were compared after intervention between the two groups.Results:The results of repeated measurement ANOVA of JOA score and NDI score before intervention, 3 months and 6 months after intervention showed that there were interaction, inter group and time effects, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01) . After the intervention, the scores of SF-36 in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:In the continuous nursing of patients with cervical spondylosis, the application of stabilizing muscle training is more conducive to relieve muscle tension, improve symptoms, and improve the quality of life of patients.
7.CT manifestations of glandular cystitis and cystic cystitis
Erfeng CUI ; Yongqiang TANG ; Hongzhi CHU ; Jing REN ; Jingji XU ; Guofu ZHANG ; Gang WANG ; Weiqiang JIANG ; Qianshen DUAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2018;34(1):67-70
Objective To investigate the manifestations and features of CT for glandular cystitis as well as cystic cystitis.Methods Clinical manifestations and CT imaging features of 39 cases with biopsy-proved glandular cystitis or cystic cystitis were analyzed retrospectively.Results Among 39 cases,33 were glandular cystitis and 6 were cystic cystitis.Two out of the 33 cases with glandular cystitis had a negative CT scan,and 31 had a positive CT scan among which 4 cases with extensive lesions showed diffuse thickening of the bladder wall,and 27 were with localized lesions.Furthermore,19 out of the 27 cases showed localized thickening of the bladder wall with smooth edge,which was a continuation of surrounding normal bladder wall;8 showed nodular lesions.17 of the 33 cases with glandular cystitis underwent contrast-enhanced CT scan which showed mildly enhancement consistent with or slightly stronger than the normal bladder wall in 15 cases and moderate uneven enhancement in 2 cases.The 6 cases with cystic cystitis showed diffuse thickened rough bladder wall.There were cystic shadows of various sizes in the inner wall of the bladder partially protruding into the bladder,which presented as a"beaded shape"manifestation.Conclusion The characteristic manifestations of glandular cystitis as well as cystic cystitis on CT scan are of great significance in diagnosing both of the diseases.
8.A brief introduction to and importance of 68W Advanced Field Craft
Liping KUAI ; Ruofei XU ; Guofu DU
Military Medical Sciences 2014;(3):228-229
The book of 68W Advanced Field Craft was introduced in this paper .The characteristics of the teaching pro-gram and details of combat medic of the US Army were summarized .Some suggestions were raised about the development and training of field first-aid skills of the PLA .
9.Effects of supported employment on vocational rehabilitation for schizophrenia patients:a randomized controlled study
Da LI ; Guozhen YUAN ; Zhiwen XU ; Yongkang ZENG ; Guofu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2013;(4):329-331
Objective To investigate the effects of supported employment(SE) on the vocational rehabilitation for schizophrenic rehabilitants.Methods 108 schizophrenic rehabilitants with stable conditions were recruited and randomly allocated into the control group and experimental group.Fifty-four cases in the control group received the general outpatient service and follow-up service with drug maintenance therapy and 54 cases in the experimental group received SE with drug maintenance therapy.At the baseline and the end of the sixth month,all of the 108 cases were assessed by the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and Work-related Social Skills Scale (WSSS) respectively.The competitive employment rate and average working days of the two groups were evaluated at the end of the sixth month.Results There was no significant difference in the total score of WSSS,and the total score of PANSS and its sub-scores on the Positive Scale,Negative Scale and General Psychopathological Scale betweeu the two groups at the baseline(P> 0.05).At the cnd of the sixth months,significant differences (P<0.01 ~ 0.05) were found in the total score of WSSS,the sub-score of the Negative Scale,the competitive employment rate and the average working days((35.11 ± 12.71) d vs(20.15 ± 8.04) d) between the experimental and control groups.Conclusion SE can increase the employment rate of schizophrenic rehabilitants,improve their abilities to acquire and maintain competitive employment,and meanwhile relieve their negative symptoms.
10.Effects of Community-based Rehabilitation on Schizophrenia
Queping YANG ; Guofu ZHANG ; Da LI ; Shaohua BAO ; Heng ZHANG ; Linfeng XU ; Zijuan ZHANG ; Miaomiao WANG ; Yuying ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(9):809-812
Objective To explore the effects of the community-based rehabilitation on schizophrenia. Methods 100 patients with schizophrenia from 4 communities were assigned to intervention group (n=50) and control group (n=50). The intervention group accepted comprehensive intervention for 6 months. All the patients were followed up for 12 months, and assessed with the Positive and Negative Symptoms Scale (PANSS), Personal and Social Function Scale (PSP), the General Quality of Life Inventory (GQOLI-74). Results 48 cases of the intervention group and 44 of the control group finished the study. The scores of negative symptoms and general spirit pathology were less in the intervention group than in the control group (P<0.01). The score of PSP was more in the intervention group than in the control group (P<0.01), as well as the total score and score of dimensions of physical function, mental health and social function (P<0.05). Conclusion Community-based rehabilitation can control the mental symptoms, and improve the social function and the quality of life of patients with schizophrenia.


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