1.Biological Basis of Glycometabolism and Lipid Metabolism Disorder and the Application of Regulating-States-and-Removing-Turbidity Method
Hongye PENG ; Chunli LU ; Mo ZHAO ; Shuxia HUANG ; Ziwen ZHUO ; Wenliang LYU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(21):2199-2204
Combining the knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine on glucolipid metabolism disorders, it is believed that the formation process of glycolipid metabolism disorders can be presented as five states "depression, phlegm-dampness, heat, blood stasis, and deficiency", and the turbid pathogens run through the whole process. Accordingly, the method of "regulating states and removing turbidity" is proposed, which is specifically the method of resolving depression and turbidity, dispelling phlegm-dampness and turbidity, clearing heat and turbidity, dispelling blood stasis and turbidity, and replenishing deficiency and removing turbidity. Combined with the biological basis of glycolipid metabolism disorder, through the analysis of the clinical application of each method and the related mechanism of action, it is clarified that the method of regulating states and resolving turbidity can play a role in improving glycolipid metabolism disorder by regulating lipid metabolism disorder, insulin resistance, bile acid metabolism abnormality, intestinal bacterial flora, and its metabolite abnormality and other mechanisms of action.
2.Effect and mechanism of VSIG4 gene mutation on the function of microglia in retinitis pigmentosa
Chunlong XU ; Guowei ZHANG ; Jun DU ; Zhen JIA ; Jingping WANG ; Ziwen WANG ; Yang LI ; Hong LU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2024;42(10):898-908
Objective:To investigate the effect and mechanism of the V-set and immunoglobulin domain-containing 4 ( VSIG4 ) gene mutation on the function of microglia in retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Methods:Localization of VSIG4 in the retina was detected by immunofluorescence.HMC3 cells (human microglial cells) were transfected with wild-type (Len-WT) VSIG4 gene, mutant type (Len-Mut) VSIG4 gene and empty vector virus (Len-Cont) and stimulated by the presence or absence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), then divided into control group, LPS-Len-Mut group, LPS-Len-WT group, LPS-Len-Cont group, Len-Mut group, Len-WT group and Len-Cont group.The mRNA expression levels of the inflammatory factors interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR.Protein expression levels of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1), glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB) p65 subunit (P65), and phosphorylated P65 (PP65) were detected by Western blot.Cell phagocytic function was detected by phagocytosis assay.Cell migration ability was detected by cell scratch and transwell migration assay.LPS- stimulated HMC3 cells were co-cultured with 661W cells (mouse retinal photoreceptor cells), and the expression levels of B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-2-associated X (Bax) proteins of the cells were detected by Western blot.The number of apoptotic cells was determined by apoptosis assay. Results:VSIG4 was localized to microglia in mouse retina.The real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR results showed that compared with LPS-Len-WT group, the relative expression levels of IL-1β and TNF-α mRNA in HMC3 cells were significantly increased in LPS-Len-Mut group (both at P<0.05).The Western blot results showed that compared with LPS- Len-WT group, the protein expression levels of Nrf2, HO-1, and GPX4 in HMC3 cells were significantly reduced in LPS-Len-Mut group, and the PP65/P65 ratio was significantly increased (all at P<0.05).The phagocytic experiment results showed that the phagocytic rates of HMC3 cells in Len-Cont group, LPS-Len-Cont group, LPS-Len-WT group, and LPS-Len-Mut group were (35.67±3.22)%, (63.67±10.07)%, (84.00±3.46)%, and (64.67±2.31)%, respectively, showing a statistically significant difference ( F=59.06, P<0.001).Compared with LPS-Len-WT group, the phagocytic rate of HMC3 cells was significantly reduced in LPS-Len-Mut group ( P<0.05).The results of cell scratch and transwell migration assay showed that compared with LPS-Len-WT group, the migration rate of HMC3 cells at 24 and 48 hours and the number of invading cells per unit area at 24 hours were significantly reduced in LPS-Len-Mut group (all at P<0.05).Compared with LPS-Len-WT group, the expression ratio of Bax/Bcl-2 protein and the number of cell apoptosis were significantly increased in the LPS-Len-Mut group under the co-culture system (both at P<0.05). Conclusions:VSIG4 is localized to mouse retinal microglia.When the VSIG4 gene in RP mutates, HMC3 cells under LPS stimulation exhibit a series of changes, including activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway, decreased activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway, increased secretion of inflammatory cytokines, reduced phagocytic and migratory abilities, and increased cell apoptosis in co-culture systems.
3.Totally robotic fundoplication for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in 21 cases
Peng LI ; Ziwen WEI ; Rujuan WANG ; Chunli ZOU ; Yongyi XIE ; Xiaoyu LIU ; Dingwei LU ; Honglin YI ; Weishan XU ; Ruhong LI
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2024;39(6):444-449
Objective:To evaluate the safety and effectiveness for the treatment of totally robotic fundoplication.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 21 patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who underwent unassisted totally robotic fundoplication at the Second Department of General Surgery, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University from Aug 2023 to Jan 2024. The postoperative outcomes were evaluated using SF-36, GERD-Q, and NRS scoring indicators.Results:All 21 patients successfully underwent the surgery. The robotic surgery time was (99±41) minutes, with precise intraoperative anatomy and insignificant blood loss of (1.7±1.4) ml. There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications, and no conversions to open surgery . Postoperative recovery of bowel function was rapid (11.71±3.33) hours, with minimal postoperative pain (NRS score of 1.67±0.48).The postoperative hospital stay was short (3.86±2.90) days, and patient satisfaction was high, SF-36 score of (80.90±1.14);The symptoms of reflux after surgery was significantly reduced.Postoperative GERD-Q score of (4.38±1.69) significantly lower than the preoperative score of (13.90±2.07).Conclusion:Totally robotic fundoplication provides clear view of intraoperative anatomical structures, rapid postoperative recovery, minimal pain, and effective anti-reflux outcomes.
4.Expression and clinical significance of ASB6 in colorectal cancer tissues
Debao LIU ; Ziwen SUN ; Shoutang LU ; Haidong XU
Journal of International Oncology 2023;50(8):470-474
Objective:To explore the expression and clinical significance of ASB6 in colorectal cancer tissue.Methods:The cancer tissues and para-carcinoma tissues were selected from 106 patients with colorectal cancer admitted to the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University from January 2015 to January 2018. Immunohistochemical method was used to detect the expression level of ASB6 protein in tissues, and the correlation between its expression and clinical pathological characteristics of patients was analyzed. At the same time, the expression of ASB6 mRNA in colorectal cancer tissues and para-carcinoma tissues was detected by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis method was used to explore the relationship between the expression of ASB6 and prognosis in colorectal cancer patients. The Cox regression model was used to analyze the independent prognostic factors of colorectal cancer patients.Results:The high expression rate of ASB6 in colorectal cancer tissues (67.9%, 72/106) was significantly higher than that in para-carcinoma tissues (10.4%, 11/106, χ2=73.67, P<0.001). Further analysis showed that the expression of ASB6 protein was significantly correlated with lymph node metastasis ( χ2=7.34, P=0.007) and TNM stage ( χ2=16.85, P<0.001). There was no significant correlation between the expression of ASB6 protein and age ( χ2=0.42, P=0.516), sex ( χ2=0.76, P=0.385), tumor size ( χ2=0.91, P=0.341), tumor location ( χ2=2.29, P=0.130), histological classification ( χ2<0.01, P>0.999), differentiation degree ( χ2=2.54, P=0.111) and distant metastasis ( χ2=3.38, P=0.066). qRT-PCR results showed that the expression level of ASB6 mRNA in colorectal cancer tissues was significantly higher than that in para-carcinoma tissues (5.37±0.13 vs. 3.39±0.09, t=-12.48, P<0.001). Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that the overall 5-year survival rates of patients in the ASB6 high expression group (72 cases) and the ASB6 low expression group (34 cases) were 45.8% and 73.5%, respectively ( χ2=6.82, P=0.009). Univariate survival analysis found that ASB6 protein expression ( HR=3.09, 95% CI: 1.25-7.65, P=0.015), lymph node metastasis ( HR=0.41, 95% CI: 0.21-0.82, P=0.011), distant metastasis ( HR=0.20, 95% CI: 0.10-0.42, P<0.001), and TNM stage ( HR=0.10, 95% CI: 0.03-0.32, P<0.001) were prognostic factors, while multivariate Cox survival analysis found that distant metastasis ( HR=0.22, 95% CI: 0.09-0.50, P<0.001) and TNM stage ( HR=0.25, 95% CI: 0.11-0.58, P<0.001) were independent prognostic factors. Conclusion:The expression of ASB6 in colorectal cancer tissues is significantly higher than that in para-carcinoma tissues, and the prognosis of patients with high expression of ASB6 is significantly worse than that of patients with low expression of ASB6. ASB6 can be used as an important indicator for early monitoring and postoperative survival assessment of colorectal cancer patients in the future.
5.Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia complicated with rhabdomyolysis: a clinical analysis of 5 cases
Changquan FANG ; Limin XU ; Ziwen ZHAO ; Jiancong LU ; Hongyi TAN ; Junhong LIN
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2022;21(7):686-690
The clinical data of patients with chlamydia psitsiti pneumonia confirmed by metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) who were admitted to the Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital from January 2020 to November 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Among 21 patients, the serum creatine kinase (CK) was elevated in 10 cases, and 5 cases was complicated with rhabdomyolysis (RM). The symptoms of patients with Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia-induced RM were severe, including high fever, dyspnoea, headache and myalgia; 2 case were complicated by acute kidney injury (AKI) and neurological symptoms. Laboratory testing showed a marked increase in CK, myoglobin (Mb), high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and D-dimer levels in all 5 patients. The chest CT revealed large areas of pulmonary consolidation, ground-glass opacity in 1 case and a small amount of pleural effusion in 2 cases. One patient died from multiple organ failure, and the other 4 patients were discharged with considerable improvement. Patients with psittacosis pneumonia are prone to developing rhabdomyolysis, early detection and early treatment can effectively improve the prognosis of patients.
6.Application of multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment in metastatic colorectal cancer
Ziwen SUN ; Yanan ZHEN ; Cunbao CHEN ; Shoutang LU
Journal of International Oncology 2022;49(11):692-695
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in the world, with a high mortality, but with the continuous improvement of diagnosis and treatment technology and treatment concept in recent years, many patients can get timely and effective treatment. From the aspects of distant metastasis of colorectal cancer and the progress of diagnosis and treatment under multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment mode, focusing on the significance of multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment mode for metastatic colorectal cancer, and exploring a more accurate and effective treatment system, so as to provide some reference for the comprehensive treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.
7.Thoughts and strategies on ethical issues in clinical research of surgery
Lijie TAN ; Ziyu LI ; Yan ZHANG ; Jizhou WANG ; Lianxin LIU ; Jianming WANG ; Yun LU ; Chaoqun MA ; Surong HUA ; Wenming WU ; Yupei ZHAO ; Hongwei YAO ; Jingjing HE ; Yuanyuan KONG ; Zhongtao ZHANG ; Ziwen LIU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2019;18(1):57-64
Medical ethics has a long history and rich connotations.It has developed from the simple "medical morality" of ancient times to the modem medical ethics.The basic principles of medical ethics include autonomy,non-maleficence,beneficence,justice,and so on.Researchers often conduct clinical researches in the balance between achievements and ethical norms.Clinical researchers of surgery should have a deep understanding of medical ethical principles and strictly abide by medical ethics.Ethics committee should strictly perform their duties and play the role of inspection and supervision.Modem medical knowledges should be popularized throughout the society to make clinical research correctly understood.Adhering principles of ethics first,people orientation and cooperation practice,with patients' benefit as evaluation criteria,balance of surgical "Dao" and "Shu" can be achieved.
8. Effects of stage Ⅰ opening and stage Ⅱ opening of prophylactic ileostomy on postoperative recovery in low rectal cancer: a prospective study
Zhaoli LIU ; Dong WANG ; Ziwen ZHAO ; Dalyue LI ; Yun LU ; Dongsheng WANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2019;18(10):940-945
Objective:
To investigate the effects of stage Ⅰ opening and stage Ⅱ opening of prophylactic ileostomy on postoperative recovery in low rectal cancer.
Methods:
The prospective study was conducted. The clinical data of 88 patients with low rectal cancer who underwent laparoscopic rectal resection and prophylactic terminal ileostomy in the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from September 2016 to May 2017 were collected. According to random number table, patients undergoing laparoscopic rectal resection combined with prophylactic ileostomy with stage I opening were allocated into experimental group, and patients undergoing laparoscopic rectal resection combined with prophylactic ileostomy with stage Ⅱ opening were allocated into control group. Observation indicators: (1) comparison of postoperative clinical endpoints indices; (2) comparison of postoperative complications; (3) comparison of stress response indices. Follow-up was performed using outpatient examination and telephone interview to detect recovery of patients. The patients were followed up for the first time within 24 hours after discharge and kept in contact with the doctor at any time within 1 week after discharge. The patients were followed up at 2 weeks after discharge in outpatient department and then were followed up by telephone interview once a week within 1 month after operation. Patients returned to hospital if there was any discomfort after discharge, and were re-admitted if necessary. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as
9.Prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis during perioperative period in patients with abdominal wall hernia
Ziwen LIU ; Guangyong ZHANG ; Hangyu LI ; Yingmo SHEN ; Chaoyang LU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2018;17(11):1083-1086
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) refers to a venous reflux disorder caused by abnormal condensation of blood in deep veins,It is detected in cardinal veins of the whole body and often occurred in the lower extremities.Desquamation of thrombus may cause pulmonary embolism (PE).PE and DVT are two clinical manifestations of different stages of the same disease,which are collectively referred to as venous thromboembolism (VTE).Five famous experts in hernia and abdominal wall surgery explored the prevention and treatment of DVT during perioperative period in patients undergoing abdominal wall hernia surgery from different angles based on clinical experiences.Professor Liu Ziwen introduced the epidemiology of DVT during perioperative period in patients undergoing abdominal wall hernia surgery,emphasized its risks,analyzed systematically its mechanisms including slow venous blood flow,vein injury,high blood coagulation state,underlying diseases and specific factors of abdominal wall hernia surgery,focused on mechanisms of inflammation caused by meshes inducing DVT.Professor Zhang Guangyong introduced informatively its diagnosis with clear and careful thinking,from the clinical manifestations to assistant examinations and moreover to Wells quantitative scoring,from general to specific and from qualitative to quantitative,striving to achieve early and precise diagnosis in order to prevent misseddiagnosis or ignoration of its danger level.Professor Li Hangyu emphasized appropriate preventive and treatment measures according to different stages and risk levels by evaluating the risk factors of preoperative,intraoperative and postoperative DVT.Professor Shen Yingmo analyzed special factors of laparoscopic abdominal wall hernia inducing DVT during the perioperative period,and indicated that surgeons should select surgical methods individually after comprehensive evaluation and consideration because of uncertainty of risk degree in laparoscopic and open surgery inducing DVT during perioperative period based on exis-ting evidence-based medicine and related guidelines.Professor Lu Chaoyang introduced three categories of main treatments including anticoagulation therapy,thrombolytic therapy and surgical therapy,and specific drugs,indications,advantages and disadvantages,opportunities,recommended clinicians to select individually and rationally.
10.Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy with spinal cord lesion: A case report and literature review
Heqian DU ; Xinyuan LI ; Hongmei MENG ; Ziwen LU ; Lijun ZHU
Neurology Asia 2017;22(4):353-356
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leucoencephalopathy(CADASIL)is a common hereditary disease caused by NOTCH3 gene. The major clinical manifestations includerecurrent small-vessel ischaemic events, migraine, dementia and mood disturbance. Herein, wereport a 32-years-old male presented with right leg weakness and persistent migraine. We carried outneurological exams, genetic testing, blood and cerebrospinal fluid analysis (CSF) as well as magneticresonance imaging (MRI) for the brain and spinal cord. There were no anti-aquaporin-4 antibodiesand oligoclonal bands in the CSF and blood investigations were within the normal range. MRI scansrevealed multiple hyperintense regions in the brain and longitudinally hyperintense signal in spinal cord.Further, we identified a c.383G>A(p.Cys128Tyr) mutation in NOTCH3 gene. Therefore, the patientwas diagnosed with CADASIL concurrent with spinal cord lesion. The patient’s condition slightlyimproved after two weeks treatment with daily dosage of 0.5 g citicoline and 75 mg clopidogrel.

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