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    Cell and Molecular Biology
    RITA induces cell apoptosis of lung squamous carcinoma H226 via the ROS/Src/Stat3 patway
    OU Hao-jie, SUN Jia, LI Hua-yu, DONG Chao, LIU Bing
    2021, 49 (8):  785-790.  doi: 10.11958/20210431
    Abstract ( 962 )   PDF (997KB) ( 3354 )  
    Objective To explore the effects of reactivator of P53 and induction of tumor apoptosis (RITA) on the cell apoptosis of lung squamous carcinoma cells and its mechanism. Methods MTT assay was used to detect the effects of different concentrations of RITA on the proliferation of H226 and BEAS-2B cells, and the appropriate intervention concentration was screened. After treatment with 0, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 μmol/L RITA, reactive oxygen species (ROS) content and apoptosis rate of H226 cells were detected by flow cytometry. The expression levels of P-Src, Src, P-Stat3, Stat3, Bim, Mcl-1, Survivin, Bax and Bcl-2 in H226 cells were detected by Western blot assay. After H226 cells were treated with 0.2 μmol/L RITA and 5.0 mmol/L antioxidant N-acetylcysteine (NAC) at the same time, it was observed whether NAC could reverse the biological effects of RITA on H226 cells. Results With the increment on concentration from 0.05 to 0.2 μmol/L, the viability activity decreased with the increased concentration of RITA. The half inhibitory concentration (IC50) in H226 cells was (0.130±0.008) μmol/L. There was no significant effect on the proliferation of BEAS-2B cells at the same concentration. RITA 0-0.2 μmol/L increased the ROS level and induced apoptosis in H226 cells. Meanwhile, 0-0.2 μmol/L RITA also down-regulated the protein expressions of P-Src, P-Stat3, Mcl-1, Survivin and Bcl-2, while up-regulated Bim and Bax expression. After NAC treatment, the effect of RITA on inhibiting Src/Stat3 pathway activity and inducing apoptosis was reversed in H226 cells. Conclusion RITA inhibits the activity of Src/Stat3 pathway by increasing ROS generation, and thus induces apoptosis of H226 cells.
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    Effects and mechanism of BMAL1 on H2O2-induced H9C2 cardiomyocyte injury
    YI Na, YUAN Li-li
    2021, 49 (8):  791-795.  doi: 10.11958/20210463
    Abstract ( 623 )   PDF (452KB) ( 3426 )  
    Objective To investigate the effects and mechanism of BMAL1 on H2O2-induced H9C2 cardiomyocyte injury. Methods BMAL1 stable overexpression H9C2 cell lines were established. The experiments were divided into two parts. Part one:cells were divided into control group, H2O2 group (0.2 mmol/L H2O2 treatment for 24 h), BMAL1 overexpression group (BMAL1 stable overexpression cells, BMAL1-OE) and BMAL1 overexpression+H2O2 group (BMAL1 stable overexpression cells + 0.2 mmol/L H2O2 treatment for 24 h, BMAL1-OE+H2O2). Part two: there were H2O2 group, BMAL1-OE+H 2O2 group, BMAL1 overexpression+NRF2 inhibition+H2O2 group (NRF2 inhibitor 2 μmol/L ML385 pretreatment BMAL1 stable overexpression cells for 24 h, and 0.2 mmol/L H2O2 treatment for 24 h, BMAL1-OE+ML385+H2O2) and BMAL1-OE+HO-1 inhibition+H 2O2 group (HO-1 inhibitor 5 μmol/L Znpp pre-treatment BMAL1 stable overexpression cells for 24 h, and 0.2 mmol/L H2O2 treatment for 24 h, BMAL1-OE+Znpp+H2O2). CCK-8 was used to detect cell viability. Hydroxylamine method was used to detect SOD activity. TBA method was used to detect MDA content. Western blot assay was used to determine the protein expression of BMAL1, NRF2 and HO-1. Results (1) Experiment one. Compared with control group, the BMAL1 mRNA expression was increased in the BMAL1-OE group, the cell viability and the SOD activity of cell supernatant were decreased in H2O2 group, the MDA content was increased, and the expression levels of BMAL1, NRF2 and HO-1 protein were decreased (P<0.05). Compared with H2O2 group, the cell viability and the SOD activity of cell supernatant were increased in BMAL1-OE+H2O2 group, the MDA content was decreased and the expression levels of BMAL1, NRF2 and HO-1 protein were increased (P<0.05). (2) Experiment two. Compared with BMAL1-OE+H2O2 group, the cell viabilities and the SOD activity of cell supernatant were both decreased in BMAL1-OE+ML385+H2O2 group and BMAL1-OE+Znpp+H2O2 group, the MDA contents were increased (P<0.05). Conclusion BMAL1 may up-regulate the NRF2/HO-1 signal axis, thereby reducing H2O2-induced cardiomyocyte oxidative stress injury in rat cardiomyocytes.
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    Expression and significance of WISP1 in gastric adenocarcinoma
    DONG Xue-yi, ZHAO Xiu-lan, ZHAO Nan, ZHANG Dan-fang, LI Yan-lei, SUN Bao-cun
    2021, 49 (8):  796-801.  doi: 10.11958/20210404
    Abstract ( 751 )   PDF (2408KB) ( 3292 )  
    Objective To investigate the expression of Wnt1 induced signaling pathway protein-1 (WISP1) in gastric adenocarcinoma and its relationship with prognosis. Methods Immunohistochemical staining was used to analyze the expression and correlation of WISP1, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), Twist1 and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) -2 in 200 cases of gastric adenocarcinoma, and the relationship between WISP1 and prognosis of stomach adenocarcinoma. Meanwhile, the expression differences of WISP1 in gastric adenocarcinoma and adjacent tissues, the correlation between WISP1 and clinical prognosis were analyzed in the Cancer Genome Atlas database by the GEPIA (Gene Expression profiling interactive analysis) and UALCAN online tools. R package was used to analyze the expression of WISP1 in GSE13861 gastric adenocarcinoma data set and the correlation between WISP1 and Twist 1 in TCGA database. In addition, based on TCGA database and GSE13861 gastric adenocarcinoma data set, WISP1 gene was selected for Gene Ontology, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes by R package and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis by Gene Set Enrichment software. Results Immunohistochemical staining showed that 116 cases (58%) were positive and 84 cases (42%) were negative in 200 cases of gastric adenocarcinoma. The positive rates of WISP1 expression were higher in TNM Ⅲ- Ⅳ stage, lymph node metastasis, distant metastasis and/or recurrence patients (P<0.05), and the survival time of patients with WISP1 positive expression was shorter than that of patients with negative expression (24 months vs. 52 months, Log rank χ2=5.368, P<0.05). TCGA database and GSE13861 gastric adenocarcinoma data set showed that the expression level of WISP1 was significantly higher in gastric adenocarcinoma tissue than that in adjacent tissue and normal gastric tissue (P< 0.05). The survival time of patients with high WISP1 expression was short analyzed by online tools. In addition, immunohistochemical results showed that VEGF, Twist1 and MMP-2 protein were highly expressed in WISP1 positive group (P<0.05). WISP1 was positively correlated with the expressions of VEGF, CDH5, MMP-2, MMP-9, Snail, Twist1 and Vimentin, but negatively correlated with the expression of CDH1 (P<0.05). GO analysis showed that WISP1 gene was involved in the biological processes of single cell migration, extracellular matrix structure and intercellular adhesion. WISP1 gene showed the molecular function of binding integrin and collagen, and molecular function of activating cytokines. KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that WISP1 was involved in the signal transduction pathway of extracellular matrix binding and cell adhesion. GSEA enrichment results showed that when WISP1 was over-expressed, the genes related to angiogenesis and EMT were up-regulated. Conclusion WISP1 is highly expressed at gene and protein levels in gastric adenocarcinoma, which may be involved in the metastasis and/or recurrence of gastric adenocarcinoma by promoting angiogenesis or EMT.
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    Low-frequency ultrasound combined with microbubble contrast agent reversed the multidrug resistance of breast cancer resistant strain MCF-7/ADR through PI3K/AKT pathway
    HE Xiu-bao, HU Xiao-mei, GUO Ya-jing
    2021, 49 (8):  802-807.  doi: 10.11958/20210755
    Abstract ( 710 )   PDF (719KB) ( 3240 )  
    Objective To explore the reversal effect and mechanism of low-frequency ultrasound combined with microbubbles (LFUSMB) on the multidrug resistance of breast cancer resistant strains MCF-7/Adriamycin (ADR) through the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT) pathway. Methods The CCK-8 method was used to screen the action time of LFUSMB and determine the half inhibitory concentration (IC50) of ADR on MCF-7/ADR cells. The MCF-7/ADR cells were divided into: control group (normally cultured with MCF cell culture medium), ADR group (used MCF cell culture medium with ADR, final concentration 20 mg/L), LFUSMB+ADR group (cultured with MCF cell culture medium with ADR, final concentration 20 mg/L and treated with LFUSMB for 30 s) and LFUSMB+ADR+740 YP (PI3K/AKT pathway activator) group (MCF cell culture medium added with ADR, final concentration 20 mg/L and 740 YP, final concentration 50 mg/L, and were cultured and treated with LFUSMB for 30 s). Annexin V-FIFC/PI method was used to detect the apoptosis rate of MCF-7/ADR cells. Western blot assay was used to detect the expression of glycoprotein (P-gp), multidrug resistance protein (MRP) 2, breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP/ABCG2), PI3K, AKT, p-PI3K, p-AKT and MRP1 proteins. Results The LFUSMB intervention for 30 s was used for the follow-up study. The IC50 of ADR to MCF/ ADR cells was lower in the LFUSMB 30 s group than that of the non-ultrasound group, and the relative drug resistance reversal ratio was approximately 8.20 times. The apoptosis rate of MCF-7/ADR cells was significantly higher in the ADR group than that in the control group (P<0.05). There were no significantly differences in the protein levels of MRP1, MRP2, P-gp, BCRP, p-PI3K/PI3K and p-AKT/AKT between the two groups. The apoptosis rate of MCF-7/ADR cells was higher in the LFUSMB+ADR group than that in the ADR group (P<0.05), and the protein levels of MRP1, MRP2, P-gp, BCRP, p PI3K/PI3K and p-AKT/AKT were significantly lower than those in the ADR group (P<0.05). Compared with the LFUSMB+ ADR group, the cell apoptosis rate was significantly decreased in the LFUSMB+ADR+740 YP group (P<0.05), and the protein levels of MRP1, MRP2, P-gp and BCRP/ABCG2 were significantly increased (P<0.05). Conclusion LFUSMB can reverse the drug resistance of breast cancer MCF-7/ADR cells by inhibiting the activation of PI3K/AKT pathway and down regulating the expression of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) family proteins.
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    Experimental Study
    The effect of hydrogen-rich saline on pancreatic injury in septic mice #br#
    LI Yue-xian, QIN Shu-cun, ZHANG Jin
    2021, 49 (8):  808-812.  doi: 10.11958/20203619
    Abstract ( 639 )   PDF (654KB) ( 3271 )  
    Objective To investigate the effect of hydrogen-rich saline (HRS) on endotoxin (LPS)-induced pancreatic injury in mice with sepsis and its possible mechanism. Methods The mouse model of pancreatic injury of sepsis was established by tail intravenous injection of LPS. Male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into 3 groups with 6 mice in each group. They were control group, model/LPS group (LPS 5 mg/kg tail vein injection) and HRS treatment/LPS+HRS group (HRS 10 mL/kg intraperitoneal injection 1 h after LPS modeling). After modeling, the behavioral manifestations were observed in three groups of mice. After 24 h, pancreatic tissue was stained with hematoxylin eosin (HE), and the modified Schmidt pancreas histopathological score was performed under microscope. The serum amylase, levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-6, myeloperoxidase (MPO) and malonaldehyde (MDA) in the pancreatic tissues were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results Compared with the control group, mice in the LPS group showed drowsiness, shivering, slow movement, less grooming activities and severe diarrhea. There were occurred edema, inflammatory cell infiltration, hemorrhage and necrosis in pancreatic tissues. The modified Schmidt histopathologic score increased. The serum amylase level increased, and TNF-α, IL-6, MPO and MDA levels in pancreatic tissues were also increased (P<0.05). Compared with the LPS group, the drowsiness and shivering were reduced, the combing activity was increased and diarrhea was alleviated with less excreta in the LPS+HRS group. The edema, inflammatory cell infiltration, hemorrhage and necrosis in pancreatic tissues were reduced in mice. There were no significant changes in the modified Schmidt histopathology scores between the two groups (P>0.05). The serum amylase level, and TNF-α, IL-6, MPO and MDA levels in the pancreas were significantly decreased, but which were still higher than those of control group (P<0.05). Conclusion HRS can significantly improve LPS-induced septic pancreatic injury in mice by inhibiting inflammatory response and alleviating oxidative stress.
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    LTBP2 inhibits apoptosis of hippocampal neurons through TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway in diabetic rats
    LUAN Ning, LIU Dan, LIU Chang, WANG Xin-yang, HOU Yang, ZHANG Xiao-yan
    2021, 49 (8):  812-817.  doi: 10.11958/20203525
    Abstract ( 771 )   PDF (741KB) ( 3265 )  
    Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of silencing latent transforming growth factor beta binding protein 2 (LTBP2) gene on learning and memory function of diabetic rats. Methods Forty-five male SD rats were given a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) at 55 mg/kg, and blood glucose was collected from the tail vein at 72 hours. Rats with a blood glucose concentration greater than 16.7 mmol/L were designated as diabetes model rats. After the model was successfully induced, the rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: diabetes group (DM), si-LTBP2 group (the hippocampus of rats was given 10 μL adenovirus packaged siRNA targeting LTBP2) and sc-LTBP2 group (the rats were given LTBP2 control sequence 10 μL in hippocampus). Another 15 normal rats were used as control group (CON group). After 12 weeks, the learning and memory ability were detected by water maze, the expression of hippocampal LTBP2 was detected by immunohistochemical staining and the relative expressions of hippocampal LTBP2, Toll like receptor 4 (TLR4) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) protein were detected by Western blot assay. The apoptosis of hippocampal neurons was detected by TUNEL staining. Results Compared with the CON group, the expressions of LTBP2, TLR4 and NF-κB were significantly increased in the DM group and the sc-LTBP2 group. The apoptosis of hippocampal neurons was significantly increased, and the learning and memory ability of rats was significantly decreased (all P<0.05). Compared with the DM group, the expression levels of LTBP2, TLR4 and NF-κB were significantly reduced, the apoptosis of hippocampal neurons was significantly reduced, and the learning and memory ability of rats was significantly improved in the si-LTBP2 group (all P<0.05). Conclusion Silencing the expression of LTBP2 in the hippocampus can significantly improve the learning and memory ability of diabetic rats, and its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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    The therapeutic effect of histone deacetylase inhibitor and PD98059 conjugate on cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
    ZHANG Liang, CHEN Na, FU Yu, ZHENG Liang, XIAO Jing, CHEN Liu-qing
    2021, 49 (8):  818-823.  doi: 10.11958/20202793
    Abstract ( 636 )   PDF (2360KB) ( 3314 )  
    Objective To investigate the effect of histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor and PD98059 conjugate on squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) activity in vitro and in vivo. Methods HDAC inhibitory activity of conjugate SAHAPD98059 was evaluated by HDAC assay kit. The antiproliferative activity of conjugate SAHA-PD98059 on A431, HSC-5, Colo16 and SCC-12 was assessed by 5-[3-(carboxymethoxy)phenyl]-3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2Htetrazolium inner salt (MTS) assay kit. A431 subcutaneous tumor-bearing mouse model was constructed by continuous intragastric administration for 18 days. The model mice were randomly divided into conjugate SAHA-PD98059 group, SAHA group, PD98059 group and blank control group. The body weight and tumor size of mice were recorded every 2 days. The biological safety of conjugate SAHA-PD98059 was evaluated by H&E staining of main organs of mice. Results The half inhibitory concentration (IC50) of conjugate SAHA-PD98059 inhibitory HDAC activity was (142.9±1.2) nmol/L. Conjugate SAHA-PD98059 was able to form hydrogen bonds with amino acid residues H142, G151 and T312 in HDAC active pocket, and SAHA engaged in hydrogen bonds with amino acid residues H142, H143 and T312. Compared with the parent compound PD98059 and SAHA, the conjugate SAHA-PD98059 displayed stronger anti-proliferative activity against A431, HSC-5, Colo16 and SCC-12. Among them, conjugate SAHA-PD98059 showed the greatest potency against A431 (IC50=1.7 mmol/L±0.2 mmol/L). Moreover, conjugate SAHA-PD98059 was nontoxic to health TE353. sk cells. In vivo biological evaluation exhibited that median lethal dose (LD50) of conjugate SAHA-PD98059 was 647.5 mg/kg, and which could significantly inhibit the growth of A431 tumor in mice. Meanwhile, HE histology data showed that there were no noticeable toxic effects of conjugate SAHA-PD98059 on the major organs. Conclusion The conjugate SAHA-PD98059 is safe and effective for the treatment of SCC, and it its effect is stronger than that the single use of SAHA or PD98059
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    The protective effect of compound Jingchuan tablets on ischemic brain injury and its effect on microglia/macrophage polarization in rats
    LIU Wei-wei, NIE Wei, CUI Xiao-xue, WANG Hong, ZHANG Ting, LIU Qing-huan, WANG Wen-tong
    2021, 49 (8):  824-828.  doi: 10.11958/20203546
    Abstract ( 564 )   PDF (1524KB) ( 3298 )  
    Objective To observe the protective effect of compound Jingchuan tablets on cerebral ischemic injury in rats and to explore its effect on microglia/macrophage polarization. Methods Sixty rats were randomly divided into sham group, model group, nimodipine group (positive control group), low, middle and high-dose compound Jingchuan tables groups. Except for the sham group, the middle cerebral artery occlusion model rats were established with thread blocking method in the other groups. Seven days before modeling, the low, middle and high- dose groups (0.78, 1.56 and 3.12 g/kg of compound Jingchuan tables) were gived continuous intragastric administration for 10 days. Longa neurological function score and cross-walking test score were used to evaluate neurobehavioral changes 48 h after modeling. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to observe the pathological changes of brain tissue. Immunohistochemical staining and Western blot assay were used to observe the expression changes of clusters of differentiation 86 (CD86) and arginase-1(Arg1). Results Compared with the sham group, the neurological function score and the cross-walk test score were significantly increased in the model group (P<0.05). The neurons of cerebral cortex on the ischemic side were significantly necrotic and missing, and the proliferation of microglia/macrophages was obvious. The expressions of CD86 and Arg1 increased significantly (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the scores of neurological function and cross-walking test were significantly reduced in each treated group (P<0.05). On the ischemic side, the lesions of cerebral cortex were alleviated, the number of necrotic nerve cells decreased, the number of pyramidal cells increased, and microglia/macrophage were still proliferated. The expression of CD86 decreased, and the expression of Arg1 increased, especially in the high-dose group (P<0.05). Conclusion Compound Jingchuan tablets can reduce nerve damage after cerebral ischemia and the effect is more obvious at high dose. The protective mechanism may be related to the regulation of microglia/macrophage polarization.
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    Relationship between NLRP3 and inflammatory molecules expression in intestinal mucosa cells of mice with FPIES
    LI Juan, YUAN Xiang-fei, ZHAO Yu
    2021, 49 (8):  829-832.  doi: 10.11958/20211089
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    Objective To investigate the expression level of NLRP3 in intestinal mucosal cells of mouse model with food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), and to clarify the relationship between inflammatory molecules and cell pyroptosis induced by abnormal expression of NLRP3. Methods The FPIES mouse model was established by ovalbumin intragastric administration. Fluorescent quantitative PCR and Western blot methods were used to detect the expression levels of NLRP3, inflammatory molecules and pyrolytic pathway molecules. Western blot assay was used to detect the expression levels of inflammatory molecules and pyrolytic pathway molecules in intestinal mucosal cells after activating or inhibiting NLRP3. Results The expression levels of NLRP3, inflammatory molecules and pyrolytic pathway molecules in intestinal mucosal cells were significantly up-regulated in FPIES model mice (P<0.05). The activation of NLRP3 expression could significantly up-regulate the expression of inflammatory molecules and pyrolytic pathway molecules, and the inhibition of NLRP3 expression could significantly up-regulate the expression of TGF- β and TNF- α (P<0.05). Conclusion The expression of NLRP3 in intestinal mucosal cells is closely related to the inflammatory response and cell pyroptosis in FPIES model mice, which is the upstream target molecule to regulate FPIES intestinal pathological phenotypes.
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    Clinical Study
    Analysis of clinical characteristics and related factors of fatigue symptoms in asthmatic patients
    YUAN Chen, ZHU Zhen-gang
    2021, 49 (8):  833-837.  doi: 10.11958/20210206
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    Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics and related factors of fatigue symptoms in patients with asthma. Methods A total of 198 asthmatic patients who visited the respiratory department of our hospital were included in this study. According to the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), the patients were divided into the fatigue group (≥4, n= 126) and the non-fatigue group (<4, n=72). The clinical characteristics, pulmonary function, exhaled nitric oxide test (FENO), the dyspnea score (MRC), asthma control scale (ACT), daily life ability (MBI),6 min walk test (6MWT),Hamilton depression scale-17 items (HAMD-17), Pittsburgh sleep quality index scale (PSQI) and the number of acute episodes in the past year were analyzed between the two groups. Binary Logistic regression analysis was used for analyzing the influencing factors of fatigue symptoms in asthmatic patients. According to the selected indicators, the prediction model of the nomogram was constructed, and the prediction value of the model was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and calibration curve. Results The ACT score was lower in fatigue group than that of non-fatigue group, and the mMRC grading, HAMD-17 score, PSQI score and the frequency of acute attack in the previous 1 year were higher in fatigue group than those of non-fatigue group (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in the other indexes between the two groups (P>0.05). Binary Logistic regression analysis showed that ACT score (OR=0.644, 95%CI: 0.508-0.816), mMRC grading (OR=2.313, 95%CI: 1.349-3.966), HAMD-17 score (OR=1.561, 95%CI: 1.273-1.913) and PSQI score (OR=1.932, 95%CI: 1.506-2.479) were the influencing factors of fatigue in asthmatic patients. The prediction model was built based on the four influencing factors. The area under the ROC curve of the prediction model was 0.935 (95%CI: 0.902-0.967). Through internal verification, the C-index was 0.929, and the calibration curve showed that the predicted results of the nomogram were in good agreement with the actual observation results. Conclusion The incidence of fatigue is high in patients with asthma. Poor asthma control, high mMRC grading, negative mood and sleep disturbance are important influencing factors of fatigue. The nomogram constructed according to the influencing factors has high predictive value.
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    Analysis of surgical outcomes of 36 cases of paranasal sinus mucocoeles with intraorbital extension
    JIAN Tian-ming, TANG Dong-run, WU Tong, SHI Wen-jie, WANG Li-na, SUN Feng-yuan
    2021, 49 (8):  838-842.  doi: 10.11958/20210426
    Abstract ( 604 )   PDF (595KB) ( 3440 )  
    Objective To evaluate the postoperative results of endoscopic approach for the treatment of paranasal sinus mucoceles with intraorbital extension, and to determine the indications of combined external approach. Methods Data of patients with paranasal sinus mucoceles and orbital involvement treated by endoscopic with/without combined external surgery were retrospectively collected, and the surgical approach and treatment effect were analyzed. Results A total of 36 patients (54 mucoceles) were collected in this research, including 29 frontal sinus, 21 ethmoidal sinus, 2 sphenethmoidal sinus and 1 maxillary sinus. Mucoceles caused adjacent bone wall destruction and intraorbital extension, including 6 cases involving the superior/inferior quadrant of the lateral orbit and 30 cases involving the superior/inferior quadrant of the medial orbit. Twenty-two (61.1%) patients underwent transnasal endoscopic sinus surgery, all of them were mucoceles with intraorbital extension to the superior/inferior quadrant of the medial. Fourteen (38.9%) patients underwent combined endoscopic and external surgery, including 6 cases with intraorbital extension to the superior/inferior quadrant of the lateral and 8 cases with intraorbital extension to the medial. The symptoms such as proptosis and vision loss were significantly alleviated after two kinds of operation. Cerebrospinal fluid leak occurred in 1 case after external surgery, middle turbinate adhesion occurred in 1 case after endoscopic surgery. The patients were followed up for 12-61 months. The incidence of ostium restenosis was 8.3% (3/36), all of which occurred after frontal sinus surgery. There was no recurrence of mucoceles in the endoscopic approach, and the recurrence rate of mucoceles in the treatment with combined approach was 7.1%. Conclusion Transnasal endoscopic sinus surgery is an effective method for most paranasal sinus mucoceles with orbital involvement. For laterally localized frontal mucoceles, involving the superior/inferior quadrant of the lateral orbit, or multiple adjacent frontoethmoidal mucoceles with thick bone septum, combined endoscopic and external surgery is an option.
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    The relationship between the expression of RNA-binding protein Musashi2 and cervical squamous-cell carcinoma
    ZHEN Juan, LIU Yu-dong, SONG Chun-hong, WU Sha, BI Xue-jie
    2021, 49 (8):  842-846.  doi: 10.11958/20210292
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    Objective To investigate the relationship between expression of RNA-binding protein Musashi2 (MSI2) and clinical pathology significance of cervical squamous-cell carcinoma (CSCC). Methods Immunohistochemical staining was applied to detect the expression levels of MSI2 in 40 cases of normal uterine cervix, 60 cases of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) and 126 cases of CSCC. The correlation between MSI2 expression, clinicopathological factors and prognosis was analyzed. Western blot assay was used to detect the relative expression of MSI2 in 30 cases of CSCC and 30 cases of paracancerous cervical tissues. In combination with the follow-up data, the risk factors affecting the prognosis in patients with cervical squamous cell carcinoma were evaluated. Results The immunohistochemistry results showed that ere was an increasing tendency in positive rates of MSI2 expression in uterine cervix (7.50%), high-level squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL, 28.33%) and cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC, 61.90%, P<0.05). The positive rates of MSI2 were higher in CSCC with FIGOⅢ+Ⅳstage, lymph node metastasis, HPV16 infection and high expression of Ki67 (P< 0.05). The relative expression of MSI2 was significantly higher in cervical squamous cell carcinoma than that in adjacent cervical tissues(0.80±0.09 vs. 0.24±0.06, P<0.05). Univariate survival analysis showed that the overall survival time (OS) was significantly lower in patients with MSI2 positive expression than that of patients with negative expression (Log-rank χ2= 6.413,P<0.05). The patients with MSI2 negative expression, FIGO Ⅰ + Ⅱ stage and no lymph node metastasis showed higher quality of life (P<0.05). Cox multivariate regression analysis showed that MSI2 positive expression, FIGOⅢ+Ⅳ stage and lymph node metastasis were risk factors for CSCC (P<0.05). Conclusion High expression of MSI2 in cervical squamous-cell carcinoma is associated with tumor progression, metastasis and patient prognosis.
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    Effects of individualized rehabilitation training based on comprehensive geriatric assessment on cognitive function and risk prevention of patients with Alzheimer's disease
    SHAO Rui, LI Dai, HAN Zhao-li, ZHANG Ming-yi, LEI Ping
    2021, 49 (8):  847-851.  doi: 10.11958/20210643
    Abstract ( 516 )   PDF (437KB) ( 3401 )  
    Objective To construct an individualized rehabilitation training intervention model based on comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) for patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), and perform the effect analysis from the perspectives of cognitive function and risk prevention. Methods According to the prospective randomized controlled study, 220 patients with AD were selected as the research subjects. Patients were equally divided into control group (n=110) and observation group (n=110) by the random number table method. The control group was given conventional medication therapy and rehabilitation training, and the observation group was additionally given individualized rehabilitation training intervention based on CGA. Data of the cognitive function [Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-Cog), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)], risk prevention [Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool (JHFRAT), Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI)], mood state [Profile of Mood States (POMS)], physical function [Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Barthel index (BI)] before intervention and after 3-month intervention were compared between the two groups. Results After 3 months of intervention, the scores of ADAS-Cog scale, JHFRAT scale and CMAI scale were significantly reduced in observation group (P<0.01), while the scores of MMSE scale and BBS scale were significantly increased (P<0.01). There were no significant differences in the above indexes before and after intervention in control group (P>0.05). After 3 months of intervention, the scores of activity-hyperactivity subscale of POMS scale and BI scale were significantly increased in the two groups of patients (P<0.01), while the scores of subscales (tension-anxiety, melancholy-depression, anger-hostility, exhaustion-indolence, bewilderment-confusion) of POMS scale were significantly reduced (P<0.01), and the changes were more significant in observation group (P<0.01). Conclusion CGA-based individualized rehabilitation training intervention for patients with AD has a positive impact on cognitive function, fall risk, agitation behavior, mood state and physical function, which is worthy of promotion.
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    Effects of crystalloid or colloid for intraoperative goal-directed fluid therapy on postoperative complications in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery
    JIN Ju-ying, LIU Dan, MIN Su
    2021, 49 (8):  852-856.  doi: 10.11958/20210274
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    Objective To evaluate the effects of crystalloid or colloid for intraoperative goal-directed fluid therapy on postoperative complications in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery. Methods Three hundred and sixty-two patients who were scheduled to receive open or laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery under general anesthesia in our institution were enrolled. Patients were randomly divided into crystal solution group (n=180) and colloid solution group (n= 182). All patients had maintenance- lactated Ringer's solution administration throughout the operation period. The Vigileo/ FloTrac system was used to continuously monitor stroke volume (SV). In order to maximize SV, the two groups were treated for the goal-directed strategy. Intraoperative fluid infusion volume, blood loss, urine output and the administration of vasoactive agents were recorded. After surgery, postoperative morbidity and mortality within 30 days, hospital length of stay and hospital costs were followed. Results Numbers of bolus fluid infusion, total volume of fluid administered intraoperatively, net fluid balance, blood loss volume and the rate of norepinephrine administration were significantly lower in colloid solution group than those of crystal solution group, whereas urine output was higher in the colloid solution group (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in the overall postoperative morbidity and mortality 30 days after operation between the two groups of patients (P>0.05). There was a lower incidence of postoperative pneumonia 30 days after operation in the colloid solution group (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in the length of hospital stay and hospital costs between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Compared with crystalloid, the intraoperative colloid-based goal-directed fluid therapy can reduce the intraoperative volume of fluid infusion and the incidence of postoperative pneumonia. However, it cannot reduce the overall postoperative morbidity or mortality.
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    Relationship between chest wall deformity with congenital pectus excavatum and abnormal electrocardiogram in children
    WANG Qing-feng, WANG Xin-kang
    2021, 49 (8):  856-860.  doi: 10.11958/20210731
    Abstract ( 852 )   PDF (601KB) ( 3446 )  
    Objective To investigate the relationship between chest wall deformity with congenital pectus excavatum (PE) and abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) in children. Methods Sixty-five children who met the PE standard were selected as the case group, and 65 healthy children matched in gender and age in the same period were selected as the control group. Sixty-five PE children were divided into subgroups according to whether they had left atrial abnormality or right axis deviation or incomplete right bundle branch block (IRBBB). The general data, Haller index and the differences of cardiac rotation angle were compared between different groups. The amplitude of negative P wave in lead V1 was measured in children with PE. Spearman correlation analysis was performed to estimate the correlation between the amplitude of negative P wave in lead V1 and Haller index, and the correlation between the amplitude of negative P wave in lead V1 and cardiac rotation angle. Results The proportion of left atrial abnormality, IRBBB and right axis deviation was significantly higher in the PE group than that in the control group (P<0.05). The amplitude of negative P wave in V1 lead was larger in the PE group than that in the control group (P<0.01). The cardiac rotation angle and Haller index were higher in the left atrial abnormality group than those in the non-left atrial abnormality group (P<0.01). The cardiac rotation angle and Haller index were higher in the IRBBB group than those in the non-IRBBB group (P<0.01). However, there were no significant differences in cardiac rotation angle and Haller index between the right axis deviation group and the non-axis right deviation group. In addition, the amplitude of negative P wave in lead V1 was positively correlated with Haller index and cardiac rotation angle in children with PE (rs=0.573 and 0.658 respectively, P<0.01). Conclusion Left atrial abnormality, IRBBB and right axis deviation are common in children with PE. The abnormal ECG has the practical value in the evaluation of chest wall deformity in PE.
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    The predictive value of prognostic nutritional index for long-term survival after radical radiotherapy in elderly patients with esophageal cancer
    YAN Ke, WEI Wan-yi, DU Xing-yu, ZHANG Xue-yuan, SHEN Wen-bin, ZHU Shu-chai
    2021, 49 (8):  861-865.  doi: 10.11958/20210143
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    Objective To investigate the predictive value of prognostic nutritional index (PNI) in the long-term survival of elderly patients with esophageal cancer after radical radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy. Methods Data of a total of 188 elderly patients with esophageal cancer who received radical radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy and met the eligibility criteria were retrospectively analyzed. PNI values before radiotherapy were calculated for each patient [PNI=serum albumin level (g/L)+5×absolute lymphocyte count (×109/L)]. ROC curve was used to determine the optimal cutoff value for predicting long-term survival of the patients. The patients were divided into high PNI group and low PNI group,and the survival prognosis and acute adverse reactions were compared between the two groups of patients. Results The 1-,3- and 5-year overall survival rates were 74.5%,33.5% and 24.9%,respectively. According to the ROC curve,the optimal cutoff value of PNI before treatment was 48.65,the area under curve was 0.649,the sensitivity was 60.2% and the specificity was 70.1%. The 1-, 3- and 5-year overall survival rates were 83.7%, 43.0% and 32.5% for 86 patients in the high PNI group (≥ 48.65) and 66.7%, 24.5% and 15.7% for 102 patients in the low PNI group (< 48.65, χ2=11.719,P<0.01). TNM stage Ⅲ and pretreatment PNI<48.65 were independent risk factors that affect the overall survival rate of patients (P<0.05). In addition, the incidence of grade≥3 acute radiation esophagitis was significantly lower in the high PNI group than that in the low PNI group (χ2=4.438, P<0.05). Conclusion PNI has a good predictive value for the long-term survival of the elderly patients with esophageal cancer after radical radiotherapy. Patients with high level of PNI have relatively good prognosis.
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    The predictive value of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio in elderly patients with hip fracture
    WANG Zhi-cong, CHEN Xi, YANG Ling, WANG Hong, JIANG Wei, GAO Bo, LIU Yue-hong
    2021, 49 (8):  865-869.  doi: 10.11958/20210778
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    Objective To investigate the predictive value of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) on admission for prognosis in elderly patients with hip fracture. Methods A total of 725 consecutive patients were retrospectively enrolled in this study from January 2014 to December 2019. Clinical data such as age, gender, fracture information, treatment and laboratory tests were collected. NLR was calculated based on the blood routine result on admission, and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to determine the optimal cut-off value of NLR. Patients were divided into low NLR group and high NLR group. Survival situation was obtained from telephone follow-up, and the survival curves of patients were plotted using the Kaplan-Meier method in high NLR and low NLR groups. Cox proportional hazard model was used to analyze the risk factors affecting the prognosis. Results The optimal cut-off value of NLR was 10.08. Patients were divided into low NLR group (NLR≤10.08, n=520) and high NLR group (NLR>10.08,n=205). The median follow-up time was 34.64 months (12~89 months), of which 45 (6.21%) died within 30-day, 105 (14.48%) in 6-month and 149 (20.55%) in 1-year. Compared with low NLR group, high NLR group showed higher fatality rates at 30-day, 6-month and 1-year (all P< 0.05). Multi-factor Cox regression analysis showed that high NLR value, male, Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) ≥1, conservative treatment, reduced albumin and elevated serum creatinine were independent risk factors for the 1-year mortality in elderly hip fracture patients (all P<0.05). Conclusion The NLR value of admission can be used as a clinical indicator to predict the prognosis in elderly patients with hip fracture.
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    The effect of pre-test probability combined with radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging on the diagnosis of coronary heart disease in different genders
    SONG Zhi-yong, JIANG Chao, LUO Dong-lei, YAO Yan-ying, ZHANG Lei, LIU Lei, HOU Yun-sheng
    2021, 49 (8):  870-874.  doi: 10.11958/20210766
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    Objective To analyze the value of pre-test probability (PTP) combined with radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in the differential diagnosis of coronary heart disease (CHD) in different genders. Methods A total of 270 patients with suspected CHD received by our hospital from July 2019 to December 2020 were prospectively selected as the research subjects. All patients received PTP and MPI, and the risk of CHD was preliminary assessed. The coronary angiography (CAG) was also performed. Based on the results of CAG, the diagnostic value of PTP combined with MPI was analyzed in patients with CHD and CHD patients of different genders. Results Among 270 suspected CHD patients, 188 cases (69.63%) were CHD, including 110 male patients and 78 female patients after CAG examination. Based on the examination results of CAG, 176 patients with CHD were detected by PTP combined with MPI, and the total coincidence rate was 93.62%, of which there were 107 male patients and 69 female patients. The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of female patients diagnosed by PTP combined with MPI were 88.46%, 88.89%, 88.60%, 94.52% and 78.05%, respectively, which showed the ideal consistency with the results of CAG (Kappa= 0.746). The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of male patients diagnosed by the PTP combined with MPI were 97.27%, 95.65%, 96.79%, 98.17% and 93.62% respectively, which were in good agreement with the results of CAG (Kappa=0.923). The sensitivity, accuracy and negative predictive value of PTP combined with MPI in the diagnosis of CHD were significantly higher in male patients than those of female patients (P< 0.05). Conclusion PTP combined with MPI examination has a higher diagnostic value for CHD, and the sensitivity and accuracy are higher in male patients with CHD than those of female patients.
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    Application of Gail risk assessment model for predicting the risk of sporadic breast cancer in Guangzhou-Foshan area of the Pearl River Delta
    ZHOU Dan, CHEN Pei-xian, YANG Shu-qing, LI Wei, HE Tian-cheng, YE Guo-lin, WU Ai-guo
    2021, 49 (8):  874-877.  doi: 10.11958/20201641
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    Objective To evaluate the applicability of Gail risk assessment model in predicting the risk of sporadic breast cancer among women in Guangzhou-Foshan area of Pearl River Delta, in order to evaluate its clinical value and efficacy. Methods Data of 416 cases of breast cancer patients and 170 healthy physical examination were retrospectively analyzed including age, body mass index (BMI), age at menarche, age at first delivery, age at menopause, number of full-term births, history of surgery for benign breast disease, estrogen replacement therapy, recurrent breast pain, family history of breast cancer, history of passive smoking, breast biopsy and ethnicity. The Gail breast cancer risk assessment model was used to assess the risk of breast cancer in five years. Results Compared with the benign breast hyperplasia group, the breast cancer group showed older age, higher BMI, higher age of menarche, earlier age of first childbirth and menopause, higher proportion of menopausal patients and higher proportion of patients with recurrent breast pain (all P<0.05). Among 586 patients, 247 (42.2%) cases were assessed as high risk by Gail model, with a mean risk value of (2.17±0.63)%, and 339 (57.8%) were low-risk patients, with a mean risk of (1.25±0.36)% . The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and Youden index of Gail model were 45.4%, 65.8%, 76.5%, 33.9% and 0.112. Conclusion Gail risk assessment model is not sufficient for the assessment of the risk of sporadic breast cancer among women in GuangzhouFoshan area of Pearl River Delta, and there is insufficient evidence for large-scale promotion and application.
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    Study on the application of Neurac suspension therapy in rehabilitation of stroke patients with hemiplegia
    LIU Ying-jiao, CHEN Ai-lian
    2021, 49 (8):  878-882.  doi: 10.11958/20203578
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    Objective To evaluate the application effect of neuromuscular activation (Neurac) in the rehabilitation of stroke patients with hemiplegia. Methods A total of 81 stroke patients with hemiplegia (Brunnstrom stage Ⅳ-Ⅴ) who were diagnosed in our hospital for the first time were included in this study. Patients were divided into control group (n=40) and observation group (n=41) according to the random number method. The control group was treated with conventional medicine and rehabilitation training, and the observation group was treated with Neurac technique on the basis of the control group. The rehabilitation time of the two groups was 50 minutes each time, 5 times a week for 4 weeks. The scores of Fugl-Meyer upper limb motor function assessment scale (FMA-UE), HongKong version of hemiplegic upper limb function test (FTHUEHK) and Barthel index (BI) were used for the evaluation of the recovery of upper limb function. Fugl-Meyer lower limb motor function assessment scale (FMA-LE), Berg balance scale (BBS), trunk control ability test (TCT), three-dimensional gait training system for gait space-time and phase parameters were used for the evaluation of lower limb function. Results After treatment, the scores of FMA-UE, FTHUE-HK and BI were higher in the two groups than those of before treatment, and the scores were significantly higher in observation group than those of control group (P<0.01). The FMA-LE, BBS and TCT scores were higher after treatment in the two groups than those of before treatment, and they were significantly higher in observation group than those of control group (P<0.05). Gait space-time parameters including step speed, stride frequency and step length were increased, while step width was decreased, space-phase parameters including the percentages of double support phase, healthy side support phase, affected side support phase and healthy-affected side support ratio were decreased, and the improvement was better in the observation group than that of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Neurac technology can further improve the upper and lower limb function of stroke patients with hemiplegia, improve the balance and control ability of limbs, improve gait, enhance the quality of rehabilitation and life ability, and has a good application and promotion value.
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    Controversial issues related to the treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis
    LIU Yue, JIANG Hong-feng, HUANG Hong-chao, LI Ning, XU Bao-shan
    2021, 49 (8):  883-886.  doi: 10.11958/20210115
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    Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) is a common clinical disease in spinal surgery. It is one of important causes of low back and leg pain in adults, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients, and often presents a series of clinical symptoms such as low back pain, radiate pain of nerve roots and intermittent claudication. Presently, there are many controversial points in the clinical treatment of DLS,which has not yet formed a uniform standard or recognition. In this paper, we reviewed the relevant literatures in recent years and summarized the related problems during the treatment of DLS such as the choice of conservative or surgical treatment, decompression with/without fusion, the selection of the fusion mode, fusion with/without internal fixation, intraoperative reduction and minimally invasive or open surgery, so as to provide a reference for individualized treatment of DLS in clinical practice.
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    A new target for the treatment of brain trauma: brain-gut axis
    LI Ya-dan, ZHOU Zi-wei, WU Di, LEI Ping
    2021, 49 (8):  887-891.  doi: 10.11958/20210403
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    Traumatic brain injury is the disease with high rate of death and disability. The primary injury after trauma is more important in prevention, and the secondary injury is the focus of clinical treatment. After traumatic brain injury, intestinal bleeding, increased permeability and imbalance of microbiota will gradually appear. The improvement of intestinal environment can promote the recovery of neurological function after brain trauma. There are many ways of two-way communication between brain and intestine, namely brain-gut axis. It has been reported that the treatment of brain-gut axis can improve the secondary injury of a variety of nervous system diseases including stroke. Therefore, this paper aims to review the brain-gut axis and its function in nervous system diseases, so as to promote the research of brain trauma and brain-gut axis, and create new ideas for the treatment of traumatic brain injury.
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    ZHENG Lei, LU Jia
    2021, 49 (8):  891-896.  doi: 10.11958/20210502
    Abstract ( 940 )   PDF (419KB) ( 3317 )  
    Single cell sequencing is a powerful new sequencing technology, which can analyze the genome, transcriptome and epigenome in a single cell. Based on single-cell sequencing, the different molecular and clinicopathological characteristics of tumor heterogeneity can be explored in colorectal cancer, which provide important insights into the early diagnosis, therapy and prognosis of colorectal cancer. This paper reviewed the progress of single-cell sequencing technology in colorectal cancer, so as to provide references for the identification of prognostic markers of colorectal cancer, the search for new therapeutic targets and and personalized therapy.
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