1.RBMX overexpression inhibits proliferation,migration,invasion and glycolysis of human bladder cancer cells by downregulating PKM2
Qiuxia YAN ; Peng ZENG ; Shuqiang HUANG ; Cuiyu TAN ; Xiuqin ZHOU ; Jing QIAO ; Xiaoying ZHAO ; Ling FENG ; Zhenjie ZHU ; Guozhi ZHANG ; Hong HU ; Cairong CHEN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(1):9-16
Objective To investigate the role of RNA-binding motif protein X-linked(RBMX)in regulating the proliferation,migration,invasion and glycolysis in human bladder cancer cells.Methods A lentivirus vectors system and RNA interference technique were used to construct bladder cancer 1376 and UC-3 cell models with RBMX overexpression and knockdown,respectively,and successful cell modeling was verified using RT-qPCR and Western blotting.Proliferation and colony forming ability of the cells were evaluated using EdU assay and colony-forming assay,and cell migration and invasion abilities were determined using Transwell experiment.The expressions of glycolysis-related proteins M1 pyruvate kinase(PKM1)and M2 pyruvate kinase(PKM2)were detected using Western blotting.The effects of RBMX overexpression and knockdown on glycolysis in the bladder cancer cells were assessed using glucose and lactic acid detection kits.Results RT-qPCR and Western blotting confirmed successful construction of 1376 and UC-3 cell models with RBMX overexpression and knockdown.RBMX overexpression significantly inhibited the proliferation,clone formation,migration and invasion of bladder cancer cells,while RBMX knockdown produced the opposite effects.Western blotting results showed that RBMX overexpression increased the expression of PKM1 and decreased the expression of PKM2,while RBMX knockdown produced the opposite effects.Glucose consumption and lactate production levels were significantly lowered in the cells with RBMX overexpression(P<0.05)but increased significantly following RBMX knockdown(P<0.05).Conclusion RBMX overexpression inhibits bladder cancer progression and lowers glycolysis level in bladder cancer cells by downregulating PKM2 expression,suggesting the potential of RBMX as a molecular target for diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer.
2.Effect of multidisciplinary intervention based on the integrated theory of health behavior change on improving medication adherence in gastrointestinal stromal tumor patients
Sai YANG ; Fengjian ZHANG ; Ruizhi ZHU ; Xiuqin PENG ; Peng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(33):2561-2569
Objective:To identify the effect of multidisciplinary intervention based on integrated theory of health behavior change on improving medication adherence in postoperative gastrointestinal stromal tumor patients,thus providing evidence for improving patients′ outcomes and facilitating the comprehensive patient management.Methods:Employing with a semi-experimental research design, 100 participants diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumor were recruited in the Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology from January to December 2022 through the convenience sampling method, and were divided into the control group (50 cases) and the intervention group (50 cases) according to the admission time, with the control group adopting the conventional nursing intervention and the intervention group adopting the multidisciplinary intervention based on integrated theory of health behavior change, and the intervention time was 3 months. 8 item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale, Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire, Perceived Social Support Scale, MD Anderson Symptom Inventory and medication adherence rate were used to evaluate the intervention effect.Results:A total of 100 patients were recruited, including 30 males and 20 females with the age of (55.78 ± 11.96) years old in the intervention group, and 28 males and 22 females with the age of (57.06 ± 12.16) years old in the control group. The medication adherence rates after the intervention of the intervention group and the control group were 94.0% (47/50) and 76.0% (38/50), respectively, with a statistically significant difference ( χ2=6.35, P<0.05). There were no significant differences in the baseline survey including the medication adherence, belief about medication, perceived social support, somatic symptom experience and distress score between the two groups ( P>0.05). The score of medication adherence, belief about medication, perceived social support, somatic symptom experience and distress at the time of follow-up were (7.17 ± 1.37), (40.14 ± 9.66), (70.58 ± 8.29), (3.24 ± 2.26), (2.98 ± 2.05) points in the intervention group, which were better than those in the control group (6.04 ± 1.35), (33.48 ± 10.34), (65.78 ± 10.78), (4.36 ± 2.72), (4.04 ± 2.42) points, with the statistically significant differences ( t values were -2.37-4.15, all P<0.05). Conclusions:Multidisciplinary intervention based on the integrated theory of health behavior change can help to improve patients′medication adherence, as well as enhance patients′ beliefs about medication and perceived social support levels, and improve patients′ symptom experience and distress levels.
3.RBMX overexpression inhibits proliferation,migration,invasion and glycolysis of human bladder cancer cells by downregulating PKM2
Qiuxia YAN ; Peng ZENG ; Shuqiang HUANG ; Cuiyu TAN ; Xiuqin ZHOU ; Jing QIAO ; Xiaoying ZHAO ; Ling FENG ; Zhenjie ZHU ; Guozhi ZHANG ; Hong HU ; Cairong CHEN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(1):9-16
Objective To investigate the role of RNA-binding motif protein X-linked(RBMX)in regulating the proliferation,migration,invasion and glycolysis in human bladder cancer cells.Methods A lentivirus vectors system and RNA interference technique were used to construct bladder cancer 1376 and UC-3 cell models with RBMX overexpression and knockdown,respectively,and successful cell modeling was verified using RT-qPCR and Western blotting.Proliferation and colony forming ability of the cells were evaluated using EdU assay and colony-forming assay,and cell migration and invasion abilities were determined using Transwell experiment.The expressions of glycolysis-related proteins M1 pyruvate kinase(PKM1)and M2 pyruvate kinase(PKM2)were detected using Western blotting.The effects of RBMX overexpression and knockdown on glycolysis in the bladder cancer cells were assessed using glucose and lactic acid detection kits.Results RT-qPCR and Western blotting confirmed successful construction of 1376 and UC-3 cell models with RBMX overexpression and knockdown.RBMX overexpression significantly inhibited the proliferation,clone formation,migration and invasion of bladder cancer cells,while RBMX knockdown produced the opposite effects.Western blotting results showed that RBMX overexpression increased the expression of PKM1 and decreased the expression of PKM2,while RBMX knockdown produced the opposite effects.Glucose consumption and lactate production levels were significantly lowered in the cells with RBMX overexpression(P<0.05)but increased significantly following RBMX knockdown(P<0.05).Conclusion RBMX overexpression inhibits bladder cancer progression and lowers glycolysis level in bladder cancer cells by downregulating PKM2 expression,suggesting the potential of RBMX as a molecular target for diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer.
4.Discussion on problems and countermeasures of military medical radiation license management
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2022;31(6):719-723
Practice in military medical radiation license management in the new era of military reform have surfaced problems in military radiation protection, involving radiation protection management regulation, occupational health monitoring for radiation workers, inspection of radiation equipment and site protection, implementation of the “Three Synchronizations System” for construction, renovation, and extension projects of radiation facilities, as well as quality control for radiation protection and diagnosis and treatment. Efforts should be focused on radiation protection training, self-management of medical radiation institutions, supervision and regulation from medical radiation license management institutions, and joint coordination of relevant departments. Under new regulations and standards, creatively conducting medical radiation license management and running the army in accordance with the law in the new era of military reform are of great significance for standardizing military radiation protection and ensuring the healthy development of military medical radiation services.
5.A unified deep-learning network to accurately segment insulin granules of different animal models imaged under different electron microscopy methodologies.
Xiaoya ZHANG ; Xiaohong PENG ; Chengsheng HAN ; Wenzhen ZHU ; Lisi WEI ; Yulin ZHANG ; Yi WANG ; Xiuqin ZHANG ; Hao TANG ; Jianshe ZHANG ; Xiaojun XU ; Fengping FENG ; Yanhong XUE ; Erlin YAO ; Guangming TAN ; Tao XU ; Liangyi CHEN
Protein & Cell 2019;10(4):306-311
6.Predictive value of obesity measurement index for H-type hypertension
Ying ZHANG ; Xiuqin HONG ; Jia WANG ; Jing LI ; Dan ZENG ; Qian PENG ; Fan YANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2019;21(5):668-671,676
Objective By investigating the obesity of the adult population in Hunan,we explored the relationship between body mass index (BMI) [including waist circumference (WC),waist-to-hip ratio (WHR),waist-to-body ratio (WHtR) and H-type hypertension] in predicting H-type hypertension.Methods A multi-stage random sampling method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey,physical examination and laboratory testing on 4 012 adults > 30 years old in 6 districts of Hunan Province.The receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the predictive effects of BMI,WC,WHR and WHtR on H-type hypertension.Results ROC curve analysis indicated that the area under curve (AUC) of the evaluation of H-type hypertension of WC,WHtR,WHR and BMI in men were:0.637,0.640,0.601,0.639,of which the largest were combination of WC + BMI and WHtR + BMI,both being 0.647.In women,the AUC of individual indexes WC,WHtR,WHR and BMI for evaluating H-type hypertension were 0.660,0.670,0.660 and 0.604 respectively.The combination of WHtR and WHR had the largest AUC,which was 0.675.The WC for evaluating H-type hypertension in youth people had the largest AUC (0.732);the WC + BMI,WHR + BMI for evaluating H-type hypertension in middle-aged people had the largest AUC,all being 0.687;the WC predicted the largest AUC of H-type hypertension in elderly people (0.590).Conclusions WC,WHtR,WHR and BMI are important predictors of H-type hypertension.The optimal indicators for different genders and ages are different,and the combined indicators are better than the individual indicators.
7.Clinical analysis on coinfection in acute gastroenteritis of children
Yong ZHANG ; Zijing ZHANG ; Shaoming ZOU ; Li XIAO ; Xiuqin ZHANG ; Zhongsheng ZHU ; Yongsheng HUANG ; Zhanying MA ; Mingyan ZOU ; Qian PENG ; Yuexin ZENG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2017;44(8):570-573
Objective To investigate the incidence of enteric pathogens causing acute gastroenteritis (AGE) among children to measure the incidence of coinfections,and to compare the clinical characteristics of those infected with one versus multiple agents.Methods A retrospective study was conducted from January 2014 to December 2014.All patients between 1 month and 14 years of age admitted to the Pediatric department with a diagnosis of AGE were eligible for enrollment.Two stool samples for each patient were tested for gastrointestinal pathogens.We summarized the clinical severity of episodes,describing the duration of diarrhea,duration and frequency of vomiting,fever.All patients underwent medical evaluation with estimation of dehydration.Results One or more etiological agents were detected in 3595 out of 4728 patients(76.0%),while we did not detect any etiological agent in 1133 (24.0%).Rotavirus was detected in 1889 (40.0%),adenovirus in 412 (8.7 %),norovirus in 309 (6.5 %),verotoxigenic Escherichia coli (VTEC) in 274 (5.8 %),Salmonella spp.in 276(5.8%),Klebsiella pneumoniae in 123 (2.6%),Shigella spp.in 78 (1.6%),Staphylococcus aureus in 70 (1.5%),C.perfringens in 126(2.7%).In 1370 children out of 4728(29.0%),we found evidence of coinfection.with rotavirus and norovirus was the most common 150 (3.2%),rotavirus and C.perfringens was also common 127(2.7%).Children with coinfection had a more severe clinical presentation.The difference has statistical significance.Conclusion Rotavirus is still the most common pathogen in children with acute diarrhea,followed by NV,adenovirus,Salmonella spp.and VTEC.Rotavirus with norovirus infection was the most common.VTEC combined with three kinds of virus infection had the highest incidence.Children with multiple viral infections were more severe than those of single virus infection in the duration of vomiting and dehydration.There was no significant difference in the duration of fever and diarrhea and the frequency of diarrhea.Children infected by viruses and bacteria had a more severe clinical presentation such as fever,vomiting and diarrhea lasting for a long time,more serious diarrhea and dehydration than those with single bacteria and single virus infection.The difference has no significant difference in degree and duration of diarrhea.
8.Relevant factors and nursing care of radiation dermatitis in patients treated by radiotherapy
Lijuan PENG ; Xiuqin ZHOU ; Man XIONG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2017;21(16):27-30
Objective To analyze the related factors and nursing of radiation dermatitis.Methods A total of 100 radiation dermatitis patients treated by radiotherapy were as observation group given nursing intervention.At the same time, another 100 patients with radiation therapy in our hospital without concurrent radiation dermatitis were as control group, clinical basic information and related factors of radiation dermatitis were compared, and degree of radiation dermatitis and the degree of pain before and after treatment in the observation group were observed.Results There was a significant difference between the two groups in hypertension, diabetes mellitus and body mass index and tumor stage (P<0.05).Logistic multivariate regression analysis showed that diabetes mellitus, obesity and the use of compensatory membrane were independent risk factors for the development of radiation dermatitis by tumor radiotherapy (P<0.05).The degree of radiation dermatitis in observation group was significantly lower than nursing before, VAS score was (2.1±0.4) points, which was lower than (4.7±1.5) points than treatment before, the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion Obesity, combined with hypertension, the use of compensation film are risk factors of radiation dermatitis, and nursing intervention measures can help relieve pain for patients with dermatitis and reduce the degree of dermatitis, so it is favorable for prognosis.
9.Effect of nursing intervention on ESCA and SF-36 scores of patients with permanent colostomy
Lijuan PENG ; Man XIONG ; Xiuqin ZHOU
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2017;21(18):47-49
Objective To investigate the effect of nursing intervention on the scores of selfcare ability scale (ESCA) and the health survey form (SF-36) of patients with permanent colostomy.Methods A total of 90 patients with permanent colostomy were randomly divided into control group (45 cases) and observation group (45 cases),the control group received conventional nursing intervention colostomy,while patients in the observation group used extended nursing intervention,ESCA,SF-36 scores of various dimensions of the two groups were compared.Results Before the intervention,no significant difference was observed in self-care skills and self responsibility,self concept,selfcare knowledge scores in ESCA scale (P > 0.05).After nursing intervention,the observation group and the control group had higher scores of four dimensions in ESCA scale (P < 0.05),and the observation group was significantly higher than the control group,the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).Before nursing intervention,physiological function,social function,emotional function,physical function,body pain,mental health,general health,vitality scores in SF-36 scale showed no significant differences (P > 0.05).After nursing intervention,SF-36 scale scores in the observation group and the control group were significantly higher than intervention before (P < 0.05),and SF-36 scale scores in the observation group were significantly higher than control group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Extended nursing intervention can improve self-care ability and quality of life of patients with permanent colostomy.
10.Relevant factors and nursing care of radiation dermatitis in patients treated by radiotherapy
Lijuan PENG ; Xiuqin ZHOU ; Man XIONG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2017;21(16):27-30
Objective To analyze the related factors and nursing of radiation dermatitis.Methods A total of 100 radiation dermatitis patients treated by radiotherapy were as observation group given nursing intervention.At the same time, another 100 patients with radiation therapy in our hospital without concurrent radiation dermatitis were as control group, clinical basic information and related factors of radiation dermatitis were compared, and degree of radiation dermatitis and the degree of pain before and after treatment in the observation group were observed.Results There was a significant difference between the two groups in hypertension, diabetes mellitus and body mass index and tumor stage (P<0.05).Logistic multivariate regression analysis showed that diabetes mellitus, obesity and the use of compensatory membrane were independent risk factors for the development of radiation dermatitis by tumor radiotherapy (P<0.05).The degree of radiation dermatitis in observation group was significantly lower than nursing before, VAS score was (2.1±0.4) points, which was lower than (4.7±1.5) points than treatment before, the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion Obesity, combined with hypertension, the use of compensation film are risk factors of radiation dermatitis, and nursing intervention measures can help relieve pain for patients with dermatitis and reduce the degree of dermatitis, so it is favorable for prognosis.


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