1
|
Xu SL, Chen Z, Yang J, Fan ZQ, Liu T, Zhang XT, Zeng BQ, Xing XQ. [Effect of SHP-1 knockout in airway epithelial cells on emphysema phenotype in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in mice]. Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi 2024; 47:339-345. [PMID: 38599809 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20231114-00309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
Abstract
Objective: To construct and characterize conditional Src homology region 2 protein tyrosine phosphatase 1 (SHP-1) knockout mice in airway epithelial cells and to observe the effect of defective SHP-1 expression in airway epithelial cells on the emphysema phenotype in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: To detect the expression of SHP-1 in the airway epithelium of COPD patients. CRISPR/Cas9 technology was used to construct SHP-1flox/flox transgenic mice, which were mated with airway epithelial Clara protein 10-cyclase recombinase and estrogen receptor fusion transgenic mice (CC10-CreER+/+), and after intraperitoneal injection of tamoxifen, airway epithelial SHP-1 knockout mice were obtained (SHP-1flox/floxCC10-CreER+/-, SHP-1Δ/Δ). Mouse tail and lung tissue DNA was extracted and PCR amplified to discriminate the genotype of the mice; the knockout effect of SHP-1 gene in airway epithelial cells was verified by qRT-PCR, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence. In addition, an emphysema mouse model was constructed using elastase to assess the severity of emphysema in each group of mice. Results: Airway epithelial SHP-1 was significantly downregulated in COPD patients. Genotyping confirmed that SHP-1Δ/Δ mice expressed CC10-CreER and SHP-1-flox. After tamoxifen induction, we demonstrated the absence of SHP-1 protein expression in airway epithelial cells of SHP-1Δ/Δ mice at the DNA, RNA, and protein levels, indicating that airway epithelial cell-specific SHP-1 knockout mice had been successfully constructed. In the emphysema animal model, SHP-1Δ/Δ mice had a more severe emphysema phenotype compared with the control group, which was manifested by disorganization of alveolar structure in lung tissue and rupture and fusion of alveolar walls to form pulmonary alveoli. Conclusions: The present study successfully established and characterized the SHP-1 knockout mouse model of airway epithelial cells, which provides a new experimental tool for the in-depth elucidation of the role of SHP-1 in the emphysema process of COPD and its mechanism.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- S L Xu
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650021, Yunnan, China
| | - Z Chen
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu, China
| | - J Yang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China
| | - Z Q Fan
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650021, Yunnan, China
| | - T Liu
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650021, Yunnan, China
| | - X T Zhang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650021, Yunnan, China
| | - B Q Zeng
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650021, Yunnan, China
| | - X Q Xing
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650021, Yunnan, China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Liu MM, Xu SL, Zhang HB, Zhang JW, Ren BN, Zhang WJ, Liu ZZ, Hu JJ, Guan YC. [Effect of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies on pregnancy outcome in patients with unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2023; 103:2335-2341. [PMID: 37574832 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20221204-02567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
Abstract
Objective: To investigate the effect of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A) on pregnancy outcome and perinatal outcome of single live birth in patients with unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion (URSA). Methods: The clinical data of 351 cycles of the first transfer of a blastocyst through whole embryo freezing in the Reproductive Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from 2019 to 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. According to whether PGT-A was performed before the transfer, the patients were divided into two groups: the PGT-A group (160 cycles) and the control group (191 cycles) were treated with in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm microinjection (IVF/ICSI). To adjust for confounding factors, propensity score matching (PSM) was carried out in a 1∶1 ratio between the two groups of patients. After matching, 98 patients in the PGT-A group and 98 patients in the control group were compared for pregnancy outcome and perinatal outcome of singleton live births. Results: Before PSM, the female age in the PGT-A group was (33.6±4.0) years, lower than that in the control group (34.5±4.5) years (P=0.049). Male age in the PGT-A group was (33.6±4.1) years, lower than that in the control group (35.3±5.1) years (P<0.001). There were statistically significant differences between the two groups in infertility factors, female body mass index (BMI), years of infertility, number of spontaneous abortions, basal follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), endometrial thickness on the day of transfer and the percentage of high-quality blastocysts (all P values<0.05); After PSM, there was a statistically significant difference in fertilization methods and infertility factors between the two groups (P<0.05), while other differences were not statistically significant (all P values>0.05); There were statistically significant differences between the two groups in implant rate [63.3% (62 cycles) vs. 49.0% (48 cycles), P=0.044], clinical pregnancy rate [63.3% (62 cycles) vs. 49.0% (48 cycles), P=0.044], and live birth rate [42.9% (42 cycles) vs. 28.6% (28 cycles), P=0.037]. There was no statistically significant difference in perinatal outcomes between the PGT-A group and the control group in obtaining single birth live births (P>0.05). Conclusion: Compared with conventional IVF/ICSI assisted pregnancy, PGT-A assisted pregnancy significantly improves implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rate, and live birth rate in URSA patients. PGT-A improves the pregnancy outcomes in URSA patients but not perinatal outcomes in patients with singleton live births.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M M Liu
- Reproductive Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
| | - S L Xu
- Reproductive Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
| | - H B Zhang
- Reproductive Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
| | - J W Zhang
- Reproductive Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
| | - B N Ren
- Reproductive Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
| | - W J Zhang
- Reproductive Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
| | - Z Z Liu
- Reproductive Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
| | - J J Hu
- Reproductive Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
| | - Y C Guan
- Reproductive Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Zheng WM, Xu SL, Pan JS, Chai QW, Hu P. An Opposition-Based Learning Black Hole Algorithm for Localization of Mobile Sensor Network. Sensors (Basel) 2023; 23:s23094520. [PMID: 37177724 PMCID: PMC10181638 DOI: 10.3390/s23094520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
Abstract
The mobile node location method can find unknown nodes in real time and capture the movement trajectory of unknown nodes in time, which has attracted more and more attention from researchers. Due to their advantages of simplicity and efficiency, intelligent optimization algorithms are receiving increasing attention. Compared with other algorithms, the black hole algorithm has fewer parameters and a simple structure, which is more suitable for node location in wireless sensor networks. To address the problems of weak merit-seeking ability and slow convergence of the black hole algorithm, this paper proposed an opposition-based learning black hole (OBH) algorithm and utilized it to improve the accuracy of the mobile wireless sensor network (MWSN) localization. To verify the performance of the proposed algorithm, this paper tests it on the CEC2013 test function set. The results indicate that among the several algorithms tested, the OBH algorithm performed the best. In this paper, several optimization algorithms are applied to the Monte Carlo localization algorithm, and the experimental results show that the OBH algorithm can achieve the best optimization effect in advance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wei-Min Zheng
- College of Computer Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
| | - Shi-Lei Xu
- College of Computer Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
| | - Jeng-Shyang Pan
- College of Computer Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
| | - Qing-Wei Chai
- College of Computer Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
| | - Pei Hu
- College of Computer Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Ge LY, Xu SL, Chen Z, Zhou LF. [New insights into treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by targeting macrophages via sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin like lectin 9]. Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi 2021; 44:1119-1123. [PMID: 34915626 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20211003-00694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
|
5
|
Zhang P, Li XJ, Guo RM, Hu KP, Xu SL, Liu B, Wang QL. Idiopathic acute superior mesenteric venous thrombosis after renal transplantation: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:9896-9902. [PMID: 34877328 PMCID: PMC8610927 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i32.9896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Acute superior mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT) is a rare condition associated with a high mortality rate. The treatment strategy for MVT is clinically challenging due to its insidious onset and rapid development, especially when accompanied by kidney transplantation.
CASE SUMMARY Here we present a rare case of acute MVT developed 3 years after renal transplantation. A 49-year-old patient was admitted with acute abdominal pain and diagnosed as MVT with intestinal necrosis. An emergency exploratory laparotomy was performed to remove the infarcted segment of the bowel. Immediate systemic anticoagulation was also initiated. During the treatment, the patient experienced bleeding, anastomotic leakage, and sepsis. However, after aggressive treatment was administered, all thrombi were completely resolved, and the patient recovered with his renal graft function unimpaired.
CONCLUSION The present case suggests that accurate diagnosis and timely surgical treatment are important to improve the survival rate of MVT patients. Bleeding with anastomotic fistula needs to be treated with caution because of grafts. Also, previously published cases of mesenteric thrombosis after renal transplantation were reviewed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Peng Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510530, Guangdong Province, China
| | - Xiao-Jie Li
- Laboratory Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510530, Guangdong Province, China
| | - Ruo-Mi Guo
- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510530, Guangdong Province, China
| | - Kun-Peng Hu
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510530, Guangdong Province, China
| | - Shi-Lei Xu
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510530, Guangdong Province, China
| | - Bo Liu
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510530, Guangdong Province, China
| | - Qing-Liang Wang
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510530, Guangdong Province, China
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Kuang XY, Xu SL, Cui W, Jiang XF. [Association of GMF-β expression with Ki-67 and its significance in the prognostic evaluation of astrocytoma]. Zhonghua Bing Li Xue Za Zhi 2021; 50:1252-1256. [PMID: 34719163 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112151-20210627-00459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
Objective: To clarify the correlation of the expression of glia maturation factor-β (GMF-β) with Ki-67 in astrocytoma, and to investigate the prognostic implications of combined detection of GMF-β and Ki-67. Methods: One hundred and forty human astrocytoma samples (WHO Ⅱ-Ⅳ grade) were collected at Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (the Third Military Medical University), China from 2006 to 2009. Clinicopathological information and 3-year follow-up data were collected. Expression of GMF-β and Ki-67 was detected by single and double immunohistochemical staining, then the association of GMF-β expression with Ki-67 and its significance in prognostic evaluation of astrocytoma were statistically analyzed. Results: GMF-β expression in astrocytoma cells was correlated to both tumor grade and Ki-67 (both P<0.05); Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that GMF-β and Ki-67 expression were negatively correlated to the 3 year-survival rates, respectively (both P<0.01). Further analysis demonstrated that the two factors were co-influenced on survival, showing a trend of "GMF-βlow Ki-67low>GMF-βhigh Ki-67low>GMF-βlow Ki-67high>GMF-βhigh Ki-67high" in 3-year survival rate with significant intergroup differences (P<0.05, P<0.01). Conclusions: GMF-β expression is positively associated with Ki-67 in astrocytoma. Combined detection of GMF-β and Ki-67 can predict prognosis of patients with glioma.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- X Y Kuang
- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (the Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
| | - S L Xu
- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (the Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
| | - W Cui
- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (the Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
| | - X F Jiang
- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (the Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Tan L, Xu SL, Mo ZS, Liu JR, Gan WQ, Chen JH, Gao ZL, Wu ZQ. The clinical value of serum hepatic parenchyma cell volume-normalized hepatitis B surface antigen levels in hepatitis B e antigen -positive and -negative chronic hepatitis B patients. Ann Transl Med 2021; 9:1431. [PMID: 34733983 PMCID: PMC8506748 DOI: 10.21037/atm-21-3846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Abstract
Background While serum hepatitis B surface antigens (HBsAg) play an important role in the diagnosis and assessment of treatment results of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections, it remains unclear whether HBsAg levels normalized to hepatic parenchymal cell volume (HPCV) is a superior indicator of disease state. This study compared the absolute and HPCV-normalized serum HBsAg levels in hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)-positive and HBeAg-negative patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). Methods Patients admitted to our institution with CHB were retrospectively included and categorized into the HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative groups. HPCV was calculated based on pathological examination of liver biopsy specimens and theory of sphere geometry. The difference between HBsAg levels and HBsAg normalized to HPCV, and also correlation between HBsAg levels and liver inflammation and fibrosis was analyzed. Results Absolute HBsAg levels (P=0.004), but not HPCV-normalized HBsAg levels (P=0.071) were significantly higher in HBeAg-positive patients compared to HBeAg-negative patients. In HBeAg-positive CHB patients, absolute HBsAg levels were positively correlated with liver inflammation grade (R=0.285, P=0.001) and hepatic fibrosis stage (R=0.351, P<0.001), as were HPCV-normalized HBsAg levels (R=0.640 and 0.742, both, P<0.001). However, in HBeAg-negative CHB patients, only HPCV-normalized HBsAg level were correlated with liver inflammation grade and hepatic fibrosis stage (R=0.640 and 0.785, both, P<0.001). Conclusions HPCV-normalized serum HBsAg levels, rather than absolute HBsAg levels, were positively correlated with liver inflammation grade and hepatic fibrosis stage in both HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative CHB patients. Thus, HPCV-normalized HBsAg levels may more accurately reflect the pathological progress of CHB patients compared to absolute HBsAg levels.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lei Tan
- Department of Medical Ultrasonic, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Shi-Lei Xu
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Zhi-Shuo Mo
- Department of Infectious Diseases, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Topical Disease Control, Sun Yat-sen University, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, China
| | - Jian-Rong Liu
- Surgical and Transplant Intensive Care Unit, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Wei-Qiang Gan
- Department of Infectious Diseases, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Topical Disease Control, Sun Yat-sen University, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, China
| | - Jie-Huan Chen
- Department of Ultrasound, Binhaiwan Central Hospital of Dongguan, Dongguan, China
| | - Zhi-Liang Gao
- Department of Infectious Diseases, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Topical Disease Control, Sun Yat-sen University, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, China
| | - Ze-Qian Wu
- Department of Infectious Diseases, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Topical Disease Control, Sun Yat-sen University, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Lin X, Zhou Z, Li SB, Gao Y, Li SY, Zhu PJ, Xu SL. [Application of two-stage crestal approach sinus elevation in severe atrophic posterior maxilla]. Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2020; 55:871-877. [PMID: 33171561 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112144-20200609-00325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
Objective: To investigate the feasibility of two-stage crestal approach sinus elevation in severe atrophic maxilla. Methods: A total of 25 patients (male: 13 cases,female: 12 cases) who attended Department of Implant Center, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University from May 2016 to May 2018 were included in this study. The age of the patients was 32-49 years old. The inclusion criteria were: single or multiple tooth loss in posterior maxilla with residual bone height ranged from 1.5 to 3.0 mm and vertical bone width≥6 mm, no pathological changes or septum were detected in the sinus. The elevated sides were divided into three groups according to different buccal-palatal sinus width (SW): wide (16 case, SW>15 mm), normal (12 case, 12 mm≤SW≤15 mm), narrow (5 case, SW<12 mm). Finally, 23 patients with 33 implants were placed by the two-stage crestal approach for sinus elevation. Six months after implant placement, final restorations were delivered. Implant survival rate, implant stability quotient (ISQ), immediate vertical bone height (VBH) after surgeries, changes of sinus elevation height (cSEH), marginal bone loss (MBL) at 1 year follow-up were examined. Results: Twenty-three patients were finally included in the study, including 12 males and 11 females, aged (41.2±7.6) years old. All implants healed uneventfully. ISQ (wide: 50.81±2.69; normal: 60.58±2.54; narrow: 63.12±3.58), immediate VBH after 1st surgery [wide: (7.99±1.13) mm; normal: (8.95±0.81) mm; narrow: (9.18±0.90) mm] and 2nd surgery [wide: (11.46±0.88) mm; normal: (12.77±0.49) mm; narrow: (12.57±0.55) mm], cSEH six months after 1st [wide: (3.87±0.43) mm; normal: (2.01±0.65) mm; narrow: (1.49±0.33) mm] and 2nd [wide: (1.16±0.29) mm; normal: (1.04±0.33) mm ; narrow: (0.97±0.41) mm] surgery, MBL [wide: (0.91±0.05) mm; normal: (0.79±0.10) mm; narrow: (0.74±0.07) mm] were significantly different among three groups (P<0.05). In all the three groups, cSEH was barely detected at 1-year follow-up (P>0.05). Conclusions: Two-stage crestal approach for sinus elevation might be an alternative protocol in severe atrophic posterior maxilla, especially in cases with narrow and normal buccal-palatal width. There is an urgent need for long time follow-up and more clinical cases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- X Lin
- Department of Implant Center, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
| | - Z Zhou
- Department of Implant Center, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
| | - S B Li
- Department of Implant Center, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
| | - Y Gao
- Department of Implant Center, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
| | - S Y Li
- Department of Implant Center, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
| | - P J Zhu
- Department of Implant Center, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
| | - S L Xu
- Department of Implant Center, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Abstract
Long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) LINC00473 has been reported to be involved in the regulation of several human cancers. However, the regulatory mechanism of LINC00473 is still unknown in lung adenocarcinoma. In this study, RT-qPCR was used to measure the expression of LINC00473, miR-1294 and ROBO1. The functional mechanism of the LINC00473/miR-1294/ROBO1 pathway was investigated by CCK-8, Transwell and dual luciferase reporter assays. The results showed that LINC00473 was up-regulated and miR-1294 was down-regulated in lung adenocarcinoma tissues and cells. LINC00473 can bind to miR-1294, and reciprocal inhibition between LINC00473 and miR-1294 expression was identified in lung adenocarcinoma. Functionally, LINC00473 promoted cell proliferation and motility in lung adenocarcinoma by downregulating miR-1294. In addition, miR-1294 directly targets ROBO1. ROBO1 served as an oncogene in lung adenocarcinoma. In particular, LINC00473 promoted the progression of lung adenocarcinoma by upregulating ROBO1. In conclusion, LINC00473 acts as a tumor promoter in lung adenocarcinoma by regulating the miR-1294/ROBO1 axis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- S Wang
- The Fifth Department of Oncology, The Fourth People's Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, Shandong Province, China
| | - X Wang
- Nursing Department, Zibo High tech Zone People's Hospital, Zibo, Shandong Province, China
| | - S L Xu
- Department of Oncology, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong Province, China
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Zhang CD, Xu SL, Gao W. [Cardiac safety and risk prevention of Marathon]. Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi 2020; 48:100-103. [PMID: 32135608 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-3758.2020.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- C D Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, Peking University Third Hospital; NHC Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Molecular Biology and Regulatory Peptides; Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
11
|
Li WC, Xiong ZY, Huang PZ, Liao YJ, Li QX, Yao ZC, Liao YD, Xu SL, Zhou H, Wang QL, Huang H, Zhang P, Lin JZ, Liu B, Ren J, Hu KP. KCNK levels are prognostic and diagnostic markers for hepatocellular carcinoma. Aging (Albany NY) 2019; 11:8169-8182. [PMID: 31581133 PMCID: PMC6814606 DOI: 10.18632/aging.102311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Two-pore-domain (KCNK, K2P) K+ channels are transmembrane protein complexes that control the flow of ions across biofilms, which underlie many essential cellular functions. Because KCNK family members are known to contribute to tumorigenesis in various types of cancer, we hypothesized that they might be differentially expressed in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells as compared to healthy tissue and serve as diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers. We tested this hypothesis through bioinformatic analyses of publicly available data for the expression of various KCNK subunits in HCC. We observed reduced expression of KCNK2, KCNK15, and KCNK17 in liver cancer, as well as overexpression of KCNK9, all of which correlated with a better prognosis for HCC patients per survival analyses. Moreover, ROC curves indicated that KCNK2, KCNK9, KCNK15, and KCNK17 levels could be used as a diagnostic biomarker for HCC. Finally, our western blot and qRT-PCR results were consistent with those obtained from bioinformatic analyses. Taken together, these results suggest that KCNK2, KCNK9, KCNK15, and KCNK17 could serve as potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of HCC.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wen-Chao Li
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Zhi-Yong Xiong
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Pin-Zhu Huang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Yang-Jing Liao
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Quan-Xi Li
- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Zhi-Cheng Yao
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Ya-Di Liao
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
| | - Shi-Lei Xu
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Hui Zhou
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Qing-Liang Wang
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - He Huang
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Peng Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Ji-Zong Lin
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Bo Liu
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Jie Ren
- Department of Ultrasound, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Kun-Peng Hu
- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Ren C, Chen SM, Zu LY, Xu SL, Guo LJ. [Relationship between angiopoietin-2 and vascular endothelial factor and vasodilation function in hypertensive patients]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2019; 99:934-938. [PMID: 30917444 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0376-2491.2019.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
Objective: To analyze the relationship between angiopoietin 2 (Ang2) and vascular endothelial factor and vasodilation function in hypertensive patients. Methods: Patients with new onset grade 1~2 hypertension (n=40) and healthy control group (n=25) wereenrolledprospectively. Serum Ang2 and nitric oxide (NO), nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), endothelin-1 (ET-1) were measured in both groups. Flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) were measured in hypertensive patients. The above indicators were reviewed in hypertensive patients after antihypertensive treatment until blood pressure<140/90 mmHg. Results: Compared with the control group, serum Ang2 (P=0.049) and ET-1 (P<0.001) were significantly higher. Serum NO (P<0.001) and eNOS (P<0.001) was significantly lower in the hypertensive group. Compared with baseline, serum Ang2 (P=0.049) and ET-1 (P<0.001) were decreased significantly, meanwhile serum NO (P<0.001) and eNOS (P<0.001) were significantly increased. Serum Ang2 after antihypertensive treatment was not significantly different from that of the control group, but no statistical difference was observed in FMD after antihypertensive therapy. Correlation analysis found that serum Ang2 was positively correlated with mean arterial pressure (R=0.432, P<0.001), and negative correlated with serum NO(R=-0.374, P=0.001) and FMD (R=-0.368 0, P=0.002). Multiple linear regression found that serum Ang2 was independently associated with body mass index, mean arterial pressure, and serum NO. Conclusion: Serum Ang 2 can reflect the degree of endothelial and vasodilation impairment in hypertensive patients. Antihypertensive therapy can improve endothelial function, but whether it can restore damaged vasodilation function needs further verification.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- C Ren
- Department of Cardiology and Institute of Vascular Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; NHC Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Molecular Biology and Regulatory Peptides; Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Science, Ministry of Education; Beijing Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Receptors Research, Beijing 100191, China
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
13
|
Wang YP, Yao SH, Liu D, Shen T, Zhao W, Gao W, Xu SL. [Relationships between percentage of skeletal muscle mass and cardiorespiratory fitness in elderly patients with coronary heart disease]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2018; 98:831-836. [PMID: 29609265 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0376-2491.2018.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
Objective: To determine the relative percentage of skeletal muscle mass (SMM) in elderly patients with coronary heart disease, analyse the relationship between percentage of SMM and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), predict exercise capacity and cardiac reserve. Methods: Patients aged 65 years and over after PCI, receiving cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) during February 2014 to December 2016 in Department of Cardiology at Peking University Third Hospital were enrolled.All patients' basic data, percentage of SMM and CPET related parameters, including peak oxygen uptake (VO(2)peak), oxygen pulse (VO(2)/HR), oxygen uptake efficiency slope (OUES) and other cardiorespiratory endurance indicators were collected, to do correlation analysis. Results: There were 402 patients enrolled, with average age (71±5) years, including 283 cases of male (70.40%) and 119 cases of female patients (29.60%). There were 62 patients with acute myocardial infarction (15.42%), 113 patients with old myocardial infarction (28.11%), and 227 patients diagnosed with angina pectoris (56.47%). The percentage of SMM was correlated to CRF.The percentage of SMM[97.00 (92.05, 102.10)%] and VO(2)/HR (r=0.231, P<0.001) and OUES (r=0.264, P<0.001) were positively correlated.Body mass index was negatively correlated with VO(2)peak(r=-0.162, P=0.001). Visceral fat area (VFA) was also negatively correlated with VO(2)peak(r=-0.126, P=0.016). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that Body mass index and VFA were negatively correlated with VO(2)peak (r=-0.204, P=0.014; r=-0.031, P=0.013). The percentage of SMM was positively independently correlated with OUES(r=11.020, P<0.001). Conclusions: Muscle content is positively correlated with exercise capacity of patients.The percentage of skeletal muscle mass determines the core index of cardiorespiratory fitness, such as the slope of oxygen pulse and oxygen uptake efficiency.These indexes can be used as an important criterion for predicting and guiding rehabilitation exercise in patients with coronary heart disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Y P Wang
- Department of Cardiology and Institute of Vascular Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; NHFPC Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Molecular Biology and Regulatory Peptides; Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Science, Beijing 100191, China
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
14
|
Wang Z, Zhou L, Xu DL, Xu SL. [Classification of the anatomical structures of maxillary central incisor root by cone-beam CT]. Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2017; 52:656-660. [PMID: 29972943 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1002-0098.2017.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Objective: To examine the root position of the maxillary central incisors and to provide clinical reference before the immediate implant placement. Methods: Cone-beam CT (CBCT) data of the maxillary central incisors of 934 patients (934 incisors) was selected and the root position classsified. The sagittal root position in the alveolar bone was classified as buccal, middle, or palatal. The buccally positoined type was further classified into three subtypes of Ⅰ,Ⅱ, and Ⅲ. Results: Most of the maxillary incisor root (95.4% [891/934]) was positioned buccally. Among the buccal-type incisors, the subtypes Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ accounted for 47.5% (423/891), 44.2% (394/891), and 8.3% (74/891). In the 4 mm apical to the cemento-enamel junction and the middle of the root, the thickest buccal bone wall was 0.86 and 0.95 mm, the thickest palatal bone wall was 1.65 and 2.37 mm. In the apical location, the thickest buccal bone wall was 1.89 mm, the thickest palatal bone wall was 7.83 mm. Conclusions: Most of the maxillary central incisors studied are positioned buccally, and half of these patients have adequate buccal bone and are suitable for immediate implant placement.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Z Wang
- Dental Implant Center, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China(Present address: Department of Stomatology, First People's Hospital of Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510400, China)
| | - L Zhou
- Dental Implant Center, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
| | - D L Xu
- Dental Implant Center, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
| | - S L Xu
- Dental Implant Center, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Wang QL, Li XJ, Yao ZC, Zhang P, Xu SL, Huang H, Hu KP. Sorafenib-induced acute-on-chronic liver failure in a patient with hepatocellular carcinoma after transarterial chemoembolization and radiofrequency ablation: A case report. Mol Clin Oncol 2017; 7:693-695. [PMID: 28856003 DOI: 10.3892/mco.2017.1363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2016] [Accepted: 09/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
Comprehensive treatments together with sorafenib provide a survival benefit for patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is an increasingly recognized distinct entity; however, only few cases induced by sorafenib have been reported to date. We herein present a rare case of ACLF in a patient under treatment with sorafenib. A 63-year-old woman who suffered from hepatitis B for 10 years was admitted to our hospital. A computed tomography (CT) scan led to a diagnosis of HCC in the V/VIII hepatic segment, with invasion of the middle hepatic and the right portal veins. The patient received multidisciplinary treatment, including transarterial chemoembolization, radiofrequency ablation and sorafenib. Two months after sorafenib treatment, the patient was readmitted due to progressive jaundice and ACLF was diagnosed by liver biopsy shortly thereafter. Although aggressive treatment was administered, the patient succumbed to the disease following rapid deterioration of her clinical condition. The majority of patients with HCC have underlying liver disease and combination therapy with sorafenib should be administered with caution, as it may increase the risk of severe hepatotoxicity. The present case suggests that patients treated with sorafenib may require a dose reduction following interventional treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qing-Liang Wang
- Department of General Surgery, Lingnan Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510530, P.R. China
| | - Xiao-Jie Li
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Lingnan Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510530, P.R. China
| | - Zhi-Cheng Yao
- Department of General Surgery, Lingnan Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510530, P.R. China
| | - Peng Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, Lingnan Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510530, P.R. China
| | - Shi-Lei Xu
- Department of General Surgery, Lingnan Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510530, P.R. China
| | - He Huang
- Department of General Surgery, Lingnan Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510530, P.R. China
| | - Kun-Peng Hu
- Department of General Surgery, Lingnan Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510530, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Xu SL, Zhang YC, Wang GY, Yang Q, Liu B, Zhang J, Li H, Wang GS, Yang Y, Chen GH. Survival analysis of sirolimus-based immunosuppression in liver transplantation in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol 2016; 40:674-681. [PMID: 27825633 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2016.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2015] [Revised: 02/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/04/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
AIM To investigate the effect of a sirolimus-based immunosuppressive protocol on tumor recurrence and survival after liver transplantation (LT) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 142 HCC patients who underwent LT in our hospital from January 2006 to January 2012. The patients were divided into the sirolimus (SRL) group (62 cases) and non-sirolimus (control) group (80 cases). Disease-free survival (DFS) and tumor-bearing survival after tumor recurrence were compared using the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS No significant difference in DFS was observed between the two groups. Furthermore, DFS showed no significant differences in the subgroups of patients who met the Milan criteria, exceeded the Milan criteria but met the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) criteria, or exceeded the UCSF criteria between the two groups. In the control group, 21 patients who were administered SRL after tumor recurrence had a median tumor-bearing survival time of 12months (3-34months), while 14 patients who did not experience a change in their immunosuppressive protocol after tumor recurrence had a median tumor-bearing survival time of 8months (6-22months). There was a significant difference in the tumor-bearing survival time between these patients (P=0.039). CONCLUSIONS Not all HCC patients benefited from the sirolimus-based immunosuppressive protocol after LT. However, sirolimus may prolong the survival time of patients after tumor recurrence.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shi-Lei Xu
- Liver Transplant Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Institute of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Research Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
| | - Ying-Cai Zhang
- Liver Transplant Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Institute of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Research Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
| | - Guo-Ying Wang
- Liver Transplant Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Institute of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Research Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
| | - Qing Yang
- Liver Transplant Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Institute of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Research Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
| | - Bo Liu
- Liver Transplant Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Institute of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Research Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
| | - Jian Zhang
- Liver Transplant Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Institute of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Research Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
| | - Hua Li
- Liver Transplant Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Institute of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Research Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
| | - Gen-Shu Wang
- Liver Transplant Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Institute of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Research Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
| | - Yang Yang
- Liver Transplant Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Institute of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Research Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510630, PR China.
| | - Gui-Hua Chen
- Liver Transplant Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Institute of Sun Yat-sen University, Organ Transplantation Research Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Wang Z, Wang B, Shi Y, Xu C, Xiao HL, Ma LN, Xu SL, Yang L, Wang QL, Dang WQ, Cui W, Yu SC, Ping YF, Cui YH, Kung HF, Qian C, Zhang X, Bian XW. Oncogenic miR-20a and miR-106a enhance the invasiveness of human glioma stem cells by directly targeting TIMP-2. Oncogene 2014; 34:1407-19. [DOI: 10.1038/onc.2014.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2013] [Revised: 01/03/2014] [Accepted: 01/12/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
|
18
|
Li LX, Gao Y, Xu SL. Role of psychological intervention in fetoscopic laser surgery of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2013; 40:561-564. [PMID: 24597256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the influence of application of psychological intervention in fetoscopic laser surgery of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) on perinatal outcome. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of ten cases of pregnant women diagnosed with TTTS from January 2007 to December 2009 in the present hospital were selected. Their gestational weeks ranged from 16 to 29 weeks. Under the location of B ultrasound, the method of intra-amniotic fetoscopic laser occlusion of chorioangiopagous vessels (FLOC) plus amnioreduction was conducted for treatment. Contemporarily, psychological intervention was also carried out. RESULTS Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative behavior controls of all pregnant women were good, and all operations were successfully completed to achieve the desired purpose of rehabilitation discharge. CONCLUSION Fetoscopic laser surgery is an effective treatment for TTTS and competent psychological intervention is one of important measures for successful operation and pregnant woman rehabilitation discharge.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- L X Li
- The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Y Gao
- The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
| | - S L Xu
- The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Jiang H, Liu CX, Feng JB, Wang P, Zhao CP, Xie ZH, Wang Y, Xu SL, Zheng CY, Bi JZ. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor attenuates chronic neuroinflammation in the brain of amyloid precursor protein transgenic mice: an Alzheimer's disease mouse model. J Int Med Res 2010; 38:1305-12. [PMID: 20926003 DOI: 10.1177/147323001003800412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Recent evidence suggests that inflammatory mechanisms contribute significantly to the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is an anti-inflammatory immunomodulator, but the mechanism of its anti-inflammatory effect is unclear. This study was designed to investigate whether G-CSF could inhibit inflammation in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease through an α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7 nAChR) pathway. Mice transgenic for the V171I mutant amyloid precursor protein (APP) were injected subcutaneously with G-CSF 50 μg/kg per day or phosphate-buffered saline (PBS; control group) for 7 days, and wild-type C57/BL6 mice were injected with PBS daily for 7 days. Mice were killed on days 7, 14 and 28 after treatment began. Levels of α7 nAChR protein were significantly increased and levels of interleukin-1β, tumour necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) protein were significantly decreased in the brain of APP transgenic mice in response to G-CSF. Levels of α7 nAChR protein correlated negatively with NF-κB levels. It is concluded that G-CSF might attenuate inflammation by down-regulating NF-κB and up-regulating α7 nAChR in the brain of APP transgenic mice, indicating a potential new therapeutic approach to Alzheimer's disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- H Jiang
- Department of Neurology, Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
20
|
Huang H, Bi XG, Yuan JY, Xu SL, Guo XL, Xiang J. Combined CD4+ Th1 effect and lymphotactin transgene expression enhance CD8+ Tc1 tumor localization and therapy. Gene Ther 2005; 12:999-1010. [PMID: 15789061 DOI: 10.1038/sj.gt.3302486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
Type 1 T cells are the major components in antitumor immunity. The lack of efficient CD8(+) cytotoxic T (Tc) cell infiltration of tumors is a major obstacle to adoptive Tc-cell therapy. We have previously demonstrated that adenovirus (AdV)-mediated transgene lymphotactin (Lptn) expression by intratumoral AdVLptn injection and intravenous CD4(+) helper T (Th) cell transfer can enhance Tc-cell tumor infiltration and eradication of early stage tumors (5 mm in diameter). In this study, we generated ovalbumin (OVA)-specific Tc1 and Th1 cells in vitro by incubation of OVA-pulsed dendritic cells with naive T cells from T-cell receptor (TCR) transgenic OT I and OT II mice. We then investigated the potential synergy of Th1 help effect and Lptn transgene expression in Tc1-cell therapy of well-established OVA-expressing EG7 solid tumors (7 mm in diameter). Our data showed that a combined adoptive T-cell therapy of Th1 (2.5 x 10(6) cells per mouse) and Tc1 (5 x 10(6) cells per mouse) resulted in regression of all eight (100%) transgene Lptn expressed EG7 tumors, which is significantly higher than four from eight (50%) in AdVLptn/Tc1 group and two from eight (25%) in Tc1/Th1 group (P < 0.05). The amount of transferred Tc1 cells detected in Lptn-expressed tumors with Th1 treatment is 0.72%, which is significantly higher than those of AdVLptn (0.22%), Th1 (0.41%) and the control AdVpLpA (0.09%) treatment groups (P < 0.05). Enhanced Tc1 tumor localization may be derived from the chemotactic effect of Lptn and the proliferative effect of Th1 and Lptn. This novel therapeutic strategy with enhancement of Tc1 tumor localization in the therapy of well-established tumors may become a tool of considerable conceptual interest in the implementation of future clinical objectives.
Collapse
MESH Headings
- Adenoviridae/genetics
- Adoptive Transfer/methods
- Animals
- CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes/immunology
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Cell Proliferation
- Chemokines, C
- Chemotaxis, Leukocyte
- Female
- Gene Expression
- Genetic Therapy/methods
- Genetic Vectors/administration & dosage
- Lymphocytes/immunology
- Lymphocytes, Tumor-Infiltrating
- Lymphokines/genetics
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Mice, Transgenic
- Models, Animal
- Neoplasms, Experimental/immunology
- Neoplasms, Experimental/therapy
- Ovalbumin/immunology
- Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell/genetics
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Sialoglycoproteins/genetics
- Th1 Cells/immunology
- Transduction, Genetic/methods
- Transgenes
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- H Huang
- Department of Oncology, Research Unit, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
21
|
Abstract
The present study investigated the effect of galanin on wide-dynamic range (WDR) neuron activity in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord of rats. The evoked discharge of WDR neurons was elicited by transdermic electrical stimulation applied on the ipsilateral hindpaw of rats. Galanin was administered directly on the spinal dorsal surface of L3-L5. The evoked discharge frequency of the WDR neurons decreased significantly after the administration of galanin and the effect lasted for more than 30 min. Furthermore, the inhibitory effect of galanin on the evoked discharge frequency of WDR neurons was blocked by following administration of the galanin antagonist galantide, indicating that the inhibitory effect of galanin on the activity of WDR neurons was induced by activating galanin receptors in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. The results suggest that galanin has an inhibitory role in the transmission of presumed nociceptive information in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord in rats.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- L C Yu
- Department of Physiology, College of Life Sciences, and National Laboratory of Biomembrane and Membrane Biotechnology, Peking University, 100871, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
22
|
Zhang SW, Xu SL, Cai MM, Yan J, Zhu XY, Hu Y, Gu JX. Effect of p58GTA on beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase 1 activity and cell-cycle in human hepatocarcinoma cells. Mol Cell Biochem 2001; 221:161-8. [PMID: 11506180 DOI: 10.1023/a:1010932211745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
Beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase 1 (beta1,4-GT 1) is the key enzyme transferring galactose to the terminal N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) forming Galbeta3-->4GlcNAc structure in the Golgi apparatus. In addition, it also serves as a cell adhesion molecule by recognizing and binding to terminal GlcNAc of glycoconjugates on the adjacent cell surface and matrix through a subpopulation of the enzyme distributed on the cell surface. Transient expression of the p58GTA protein kinase, which belongs to the p34cdc2-related supergene family, could enhance beta1,4-GT 1 total activity in COS cells. In this study, the p58GTA interaction with beta1,4-GT 1 was confirmed using an in vitro assay with the TNT Coupled Reticulocyte Lysate System. An expression vector containing p58GTA was stably transfected into 7721 cells, a human hepatocarcinoma cell line, expression was confirmed by Northern and Western blot analyses. The cells transfected with p58GTA (p58GTA/7721) contained 1.9 times higher total beta1,4-GT 1 activity and 2.6 times higher cell-surface beta1,4-GT 1 activity than the mock transfected cells (pcDNA3/7721). However, Ricinus communis agglutinin-I lectin blot analysis revealed that the enhanced beta1,4-GT1 activity did not increase the Galbetal-->4GlcNAc groups on most of the membrane proteins in p58GTA/7721 cells. By flow cytometry analysis, it was found that the p58GTA/7721 cells were G2/M phase arrested, compared with the pcDNA3/7721 cells. These results suggest that the p58GTA stable transfection into human hepatocarcinoma cells could enhance the two beta1,4-GT1 subcellular pool activities independently and change its cell-cycle without modifying the beta-1,4-linked galactose residues on most membrane proteins.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- S W Zhang
- Gene Research Center, Medical Center of Fudan University (Former Shanghai Medical University), Shanghai, PR China
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
23
|
Chen JM, Xu SL, Wawrzak Z, Basarab GS, Jordan DB. Structure-based design of potent inhibitors of scytalone dehydratase: displacement of a water molecule from the active site. Biochemistry 1998; 37:17735-44. [PMID: 9922139 DOI: 10.1021/bi981848r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Scytalone dehydratase (SD) is a molecular target of inhibitor design efforts aimed at protecting rice plants from the fungal disease caused by Magnaporthe grisea. As determined from X-ray diffraction data of an SD-inhibitor complex [Lundqvist et al. (1994) Structure (London) 2, 937-944], there is an extended hydrogen-bonding network between protein side chains, the inhibitor, and two bound water molecules. From models of SD complexed to quinazoline and benztriazine inhibitors, a new class of potent SD inhibitors involving the displacement of an active-site water molecule were designed. We were able to increase inhibitory potency by synthesizing compounds with a nitrile functionality displayed into the space occupied by one of the crystallographic water molecules. Sixteen inhibitors are compared. The net conversion of potent quinazoline and benztriazine inhibitors to cyanoquinolines and cyanocinnolines increased binding potency 2-20-fold. Replacement of the nitrile with a hydrogen atom lowered binding affinity 100-30,000-fold. X-ray crystallographic data at 1.65 A resolution on a SD-inhibitor complex confirmed that the nitrile functionality displaced the water molecule as intended and that a favorable orientation was created with tyrosines 30 and 50 which had been part of the hydrogen-bonding network with the water molecule. Additional data on inhibitors presented herein reveals the importance of two hydrogen-bonding networks toward inhibitory potency: one between Asn131 and an appropriately positioned inhibitor heteroatom and one between a bound water molecule and a second inhibitor heteroatom.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J M Chen
- E.I. DuPont de Nemours Agricultural Products, Stine-Haskell Research Center, Newark, Delaware 19714, USA
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
24
|
Xu SL. [A study on verbal fluency in patients with cerebral infarction]. Zhonghua Shen Jing Jing Shen Ke Za Zhi 1988; 21:204-7, 254. [PMID: 3234148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
|
25
|
Xu SL. [A study of memory disorder in patients with cerebral infarction]. Zhonghua Shen Jing Jing Shen Ke Za Zhi 1988; 21:212-5, 254-5. [PMID: 3234150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
|
26
|
Peng Y, Guan CF, Xu SL, Lin Y, Tian YY, Ma C, Bao YQ, Wang CB, Ma JR. Effects of laser radiation and photobustion over zusanli on the blood immunoglobulin and lymphocyte ANAE of the healthy aged. J TRADIT CHIN MED 1987; 7:135-6. [PMID: 3448394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
|
27
|
Liu WP, Xu SL. [Midline malignant reticulosis: its pathologic diagnosis and biological behavior]. Zhonghua Bing Li Xue Za Zhi 1986; 15:183-6. [PMID: 2953454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
|
28
|
Cao M, Chen QC, Xu SL, Liu ZM. [An enzyme histochemical study of Hodgkin's disease: the origin of Reed-Sternberg cells and their derivatives]. Hua Xi Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao 1986; 17:148-51. [PMID: 3533751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
|
29
|
Ha XW, Sun XM, Xie JG, Fan XJ, Zhang YH, Mei QC, Shen H, Xu SL, Zhang RG. Clinical use of hematoporphyrin derivative in malignant tumors. Chin Med J (Engl) 1983; 96:754-8. [PMID: 6233105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
|
30
|
Xu SL. [A preliminary study of short-term memory in patients with temporal and frontal lobe tumor (author's transl)]. Zhonghua Shen Jing Jing Shen Ke Za Zhi 1982; 15:39-42. [PMID: 7094728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
|
31
|
Zhang RB, Xu SL, Li Y. [Separation of artemisinine and its derivatives by reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography (author's transl)]. Yao Xue Xue Bao 1981; 16:460-5. [PMID: 7270174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
|