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Objective:To explore differences of resting brain regional homogeneity (ReHo) between patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and their siblings.Methods:From January to December 2013, the resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data of 87 patients with MDD and 21 healthy siblings were collected.DPABI v5.1 software was used to preprocess the resting-state fMRI data, and ReHo maps of each subject was obtained. A two-sample t-test was used to compare differences between the patients with MDD and their siblings in ReHo values throughout the brain. ReHo values within the significant brain regions were extracted out, and used to calculate Spearman correlation with the total score of 17-items Hamilton depression rating scale(HAMD-17) in the patients with MDD and their siblings respectively.The software of SPSS 20.0 was used for statistical analysis. Results:The patients with MDD exhibited lower ReHo values in the precuneus extending to the posterior cingulate cortex (PCu/PCC) compared with their siblings (cluster-size=126 voxel, cluster-level PFDR=0.033; MNI: x=-4, y=-58, z=38, t=4.30). ReHo values of the PCu/PCC in patient with MDD were positively correlated with the severity of depressive symptoms ( r=0.255, P=0.021). Conclusion:Compared with the siblings, local brain activity of the PCu/PCC in the patients with MDD was decreased, and related to the severity of depressive symptoms. It is helpful to further reveal the intrinsic neural mechanism of MDD.
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Strengthening medical ethics education for medical students is the need for the healthy development of human medical health, the cultivation of medical students’ professional ethics and the integration of medical ethics spirit and medical ethics practice. Through in-depth discussion of the new mode of the integration of medical ethics education and medical ethics practice, stimulating the new impetus of the integration of medical students’ self-cultivation into practice, and the new ways to cultivate the growth of medical students in the new era, this paper put forward specific measures to create an education suitable for each student’s development by selecting the medical ethics education team, learning ethics and humanistic education, taking medical students as the center, and creating a suitable learning environment for students, with a view to cultivating medical students to grow into guardians who can cope with the challenges of public health emergencies.
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Objective:To determine the expression of glucose transporter 3 (GLUT3) in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), and to evaluate its effect on the cSCC cell line A431.Methods:From June 2016 to December 2020, 22 paraffin-embedded tissue specimens were collected from patients with pathologically confirmed cSCC in the Department of Dermatology, Peking University Third Hospital, and 20 discarded normal skin tissues after dermatological surgeries served as controls. Immunohistochemical assay was performed to determine the GLUT3 expression in cSCC tissues and normal skin tissues. Cultured A431 cells were divided into two groups: GLUT3 overexpression group transfected with a lentiviral vector carrying the SLC2A3 gene, and negative control group transfected with an empty lentiviral vector. Real-time fluorescence-based quantitative PCR and Western blot analysis were conducted to determine the mRNA and protein expression of GLUT3 in A431 cells in different groups, the cell proliferation assay (MTS assay) was performed to estimate the cell proliferative activity, and the live-cell analysis system Incucyte S3 was used for real-time evaluation of the migratory and invasive abilities of A431 cells in different groups. The relative glucose consumption and lactic acid production in A431 cells at 48 hours were measured by using glucose and lactic acid assay kits, retrospectively. Two independent samples t-test was used for comparisons between two groups, and one-way analysis of variance was used for comparisons among multiple groups. Results:The GLUT3 expression was significantly higher in the cSCC tissues than in the normal skin tissues (immunohistochemical assay score: 9.39 ± 2.56 points vs. 2.30 ± 2.60 points; t = 8.91, P < 0.05). Compared with the negative control group, the mRNA and protein expression of GLUT3 markedly increased in the GLUT3 overexpression group. MTS assay showed significantly increased proliferative activity of A431 cells in the GLUT3 overexpression group compared with the negative control group after 24- and 96-hour treatment ( t = 2.49, 3.54, P = 0.048, 0.012, respectively); cell fusion rates in the scratched area were significantly higher in the GLUT3 overexpression group than in the negative control group in the cell migration assay at 6, 12 18, and 24 hours and cell invasion assay at 12, 18, and 24 hours (all P < 0.05). At 48 hours, the relative glucose consumption and lactic acid production in A431 cells were significantly higher in the GLUT3 overexpression group than in the negative control group ( t = 2.98, 2.20, P = 0.011, 0.038, respectively) . Conclusion:GLUT3 was highly expressed in the cSCC tissues, and may participate in the occurrence and development of cSCC by providing energy to cSCC cells via promoting glucose uptake in cells to enhance their proliferative, migratory and invasive abilities.
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Objective:To anylyze the combination rule of prescriptions containing Cmnamomi Mmulus in the book of Treatise on Typhoid and Miscellaneous Diseases based on tree analysis algorith method. Methods:By collecting prescriptions contain Cmnamomi Mmulus in the book of Treatise on Typhoid and Miscellaneous Diseases, and applying the tree analysis algorithm method on the Ancient and Modern Medical Case Cloud Platform to co-occurrence calculate each layer of the prescriptions, we got the hierarchical tree structure diagram of Cmnamomi Mmulus prescriptions. Results:79 prescriptions containing 96 medicines were included, which appeared 529 times, with 7 different functions. The medicines that are frequently appeared include Cmnamomi Mmulus, Glycyrrhizae Radix Et Rhizoma Praeparata Cum Melle, Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, Jujubae Fructus, etc. The main effects include relieving the exterior, warming the meridians, warming yang and promoting diuresis. The tree structure diagram of the prescription is divided into seven layers, including the largest items of Cmnamomi Mmulus, Glycyrrhizae Radix Et Rhizoma Praeparata Cum Melle,Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, Jujubae Fructus, Paeoniae Radix Alba, Ephedrae Herba, Puerariae Lobatae Radix, and the collateral drugs of Poria, Atractylodis macrocephalae rhizoma, Alismatis Rhizoma, Zingiberis Rhizoma, etc. Conclusion:The formula tree analysis algorithm can connect the correlation between drugs in series, and show the relationship between a series of high-frequency co-occurrence drugs in the formula, which can be used for the learning of classics.
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Objective To evaluate the effect of chidamide combined with matrine on proliferation and apoptosis of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) cell lines HH and Hut78,and to explore their apoptotic mechanisms.Methods Both HH and Hut78 cells were treated with 0.4 μmol/L chidamide and 0.6 g/L matrine alone or in combination for 24,48 and 72 hours,with those treated with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) serving as control groups.MTS assay was performed to deteet cellular proliferation rates of HH and Hut78 cells at each time point.After 48-hour treatment,flow cytometry was conducted to detect cell apoptosis,and Western blot analysis to determine expression of apoptosis-related proteins in these cells.Statistical analysis was carried out by using repeated measures analysis of variance,one-way analysis of variance,and least significant difference (LSD)-t test for multiple comparisons.Results Compared with DMSO,chidamide and matrine alone or in combination could inhibit the proliferation of HH and Hut78cells to different extents (F =15.88,558.26,P ＜ 0.05,＜ 0.001,respectively).At 48 hours,the apoptosis rate in Hut78 cells was significantly higher in the matrine group (20.98％ ± 1.53％),chidamide group (22.44％ ± 7.74％) and combination group (44.53％ ± 1.85％) than in the control group (8.42％ ± 4.23％;LSD-t =4.76,5.31,13.69 respectively,all P ＜ 0.05),as well as in the combination group than in the matrine group and chidamide group (LSD-t =8.93,8.37 respectively,both P ＜ 0.01);no significant differences were observed in the apoptosis rate of HH cells between the matrine group (13.98％ ± 3.86％)or chidamide group (13.61％ ± 1.62％) and control group (11.44％ ± 1.43％,both P ＞ 0.05),while the combination group (20.94％ ± 0.64％) showed a significantly higher apoptosis rate compared with the control group,matrine group and chidamide group (LSD-t =7.37,5.40,5.69 respectively,all P ＜ 0.05).In the case of HH cells,the combination group showed significantly higher cleaved caspase-3 expression (all P ＜ 0.05),but significantly lower protein expression of E-cadherin,nuclear factor (NF)-κB,phosphorylated-Bad (p-Bad) and Bcl-2 compared with the other 3 groups (all P ＜ 0.05).In the case of Hut78 cells,the expression of E-cadherin,NF-κB,p-Bad and Bcl-2 was significantly lower in the matrine group,chidamide group and combination group than in the control group (all P ＜ 0.05),while cleaved caspase-3 expression was significantly higher in the chidamide group and combination group than in the control group (both P ＜0.05).No matter in HH cells or in Hut78 cells,there were no significant differences in Bad protein expression between the 4 groups (all P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Chidamide in combination with matrine can inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis of HH and Hut78 cells,likely by regulating the expression of apoptosis-related proteins E-cadherin,NF-κB,p-Bad,Bcl-2 and cleaved caspase-3.
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With the rapid development of science and technology, more creative methods have been applied to the inheritance mode of traditional Chinese medicine, such as studying the inheritance process of famous doctorsin an objective and rigorous way. The bottleneck of information transmission from famous doctors is to collect data, process data, apply algorithms, analyze and summarize data. The integration of artificial intelligence and big data deep learning algorithm knowledge mapping technology and other technical methods has brought technological innovation for the inheritance of famous doctors. With such development, the team of the research center of TCM grand health intelligence, Institute of Information on Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, has carried out a series of professional application system research in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, centering on the planning and inheritance of famous doctors. We developed the ancient and modern medical case cloud platform, medical big data analysis platform, cloud medical APP, and famous doctor inheritance workstation. In such way, the problems were solved of low efficiency of medical case collection and the lack of objective data support and information barriers in the experience summary of famous doctors. The artificial intelligence techniques are to promote the inheritance of famous doctors' experience and improve the teaching ability and efficiency.
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Medical ethics education in clinical practice stage is especially critical to improve medical students' humanistic, medical ethics and professional accomplishment. Compared with other clinical disciplines, dermatology and venereology has many characteristics. To strengthen medical ethics education in dermatology and venereology clinical practice, we should persist in promoting and cultivating core values of Chinese socialism, accurately grasp the characteristics of various skin diseases, educate and guide students to flexibly apply the basic principles of ethics and improve their ethical decision-making ability. In the process of teaching implementation, we should pay attention to the coordination of education, enrich teaching means and strengthen practical teaching, so as to improve the quality of education.
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Objective@#To explore the feasibility and therapeutic effect of single-staged Han-uvulopalatopharyngoplasty with septoplasty in adults with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.@*Methods@#Ninety six cases with OSAHS were diagnosed by polysomnography, and they all had retropalatal obstruction and deviation of nasal septum. Patients were divided into study group(48 cases) and control group(48 cases) randomly. Cases in study group were simultaneously treated with Han-uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and septoplasty, while cases in control group were only treated with Han-uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. U saturation skill and coblation-assisted were applied in Han-uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. And nasal septum suture technique was applied in septoplasty. The observation index included the intranasal changes with acoustic rhinometry, the prevalence of common postoperation complications and curative effects after six months follow-up period. SPSS 18.0 was used for statistical analysis.@*Results@#In study group the overall response rate was 83.33%(40/48), while in control group the overall response rate was 62.50%(30/48). There was statistical significance of response rate between test group and control group(χ2=5.275, P<0.05). There was no statistical significance on complication rate between study group and control group(P>0.05). There was no statistical significance on preoperative measurement data(P>0.05).@*Conclusion@#For OSAHS patients with obstructive level at retropalatal plane and nasal plane, Han-uvulopalatopharyngoplasty combined with septoplasty in one stage is safe and effective.
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Objective@#To investigate reduction and fixation of complex acetabular fractures using three-dimensional (3D) printing technique and personalized acetabular wing-plate via lateral-rectus approach.@*Methods@#From March to July 2016, 8 patients with complex acetabular fractures were surgically managed through 3D printing personalized acetabular wing-plate via lateral-rectus approach at Department of Orthopedics, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University. There were 4 male patients and 4 female patients, with an average age of 57 years (ranging from 31 to 76 years). According to Letournel-Judet classification, there were 2 anterior+ posterior hemitransverse fractures and 6 both-column fractures, without posterior wall fracture or contralateral pelvic fracture. The CT data files of acetabular fracture were imported into the computer and 3D printing technique was used to print the fractures models after reduction by digital orthopedic technique. The acetabular wing-plate was designed and printed with titanium. All fractures were treated via the lateral-rectus approach in a horizontal position after general anesthesia. The anterior column and the quadrilateral surface fractures were fixed by 3D printing personalized acetabular wing-plate, and the posterior column fractures were reduction and fixed by antegrade lag screws under direct vision.@*Results@#All the 8 cases underwent the operation successfully. Postoperative X-ray and CT examination showed excellent or good reduction of anterior and posterior column, without any operation complications. Only 1 case with 75 years old was found screw loosening in the pubic bone with osteoporosis after 1 month′s follow-up, who didn′t accept any treatment because the patient didn′t feel discomfort. According to the Matta radiological evaluation, the reduction of the acetabular fracture was rated as excellent in 3 cases, good in 4 cases and fair in 1 case. All patients were followed up for 3 to 6 months and all patients had achieved bone union. According to the modified Merle D′Aubigné and Postel scoring system, 5 cases were excellent, 2 cases were good, 1 case was fair.@*Conclusions@#Surgical management of complex acetabular fracture via lateral-rectus approach combine with 3D printing personalized acetabular wing-plate can effectively improve reduction quality and fixation effect. It will be truly accurate, personalized and minimally invasive.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the role of SCF/c-Kit signaling in the invasion of bladder cancer T24 cells.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Western blotting was used to detect the expression of c-Kit and PI3K pathway activation stimulated by stem cell factor (SCF) in T24 cells. The invasiveness of T24 cells before and after SCF stimulation and Wortmannin (aspecific PI3K inhibitor) treatment was evaluated using Transwell invasion assay (direct and indirect counting methods).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>T24 cells expressed c-Kit protein and showed obvious Akt phosphorylation after stimulation with SCF (1 ng/ml) for 24 h. Compared to the control group, SCF stimulation (1 ng/ml) caused a greater number of T24 cells to migrate through the polycarbonate film (P<0.01), and this effect was blocked by the application of Wortmannin before the stimulation.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>SCF/c-Kit signaling promotes the invasiveness of T24 cells, and this effect is mediated by the PI3K pathway.</p>
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Humans , Carcinoma, Transitional Cell , Metabolism , Pathology , Cell Line, Tumor , Neoplasm Invasiveness , Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit , Metabolism , Signal Transduction , Stem Cell Factor , Metabolism , Urinary Bladder Neoplasms , Metabolism , PathologyABSTRACT
Objective To estimate the value of clinical parameters (such as patients' age,longitudinal melanonychia width and location) for the differential diagnosis of malignant and benign longitudinal melanonychia as well as for the evaluation of the necessity for invasive management.Methods A retrospective study was performed on 28 cases of subungual malignant melanoma collected from 2000 to 2010 as well as on 62 cases of benign longitudinal melanonychia from 2005 to 2010.Clinical analysis was carried out to compare the differences in clinical parameters such as.patients' age,longitudinal melanonychia width and lesional location,between the malignant melanoma and benign longitudinal melanonychia cases.Logistic regression analysis and ROC method were used to determine valuable clinical parameters for the differential diagnosis of malignant and benign longitudinal melanonychia.Results Significant differences were observed in the median age at diagnosis (23.0 years vs.52.5 years,Z =5.44,P ＜ 0.01 ),age at onset (21.0 years vs.48.0 years,Z =4.70,P ＜ 0.01 ),and longitudinal melanonychia width (3.0 mm vs.15.0 mm,Z =5.69,P ＜ 0.01 ) between the patients with malignant melanoma and benign longitudinal melanonychia.The involvement of thumb and hallux was observed in 77.8％ of the subungual melanoma cases,and 48.3％ of the benign cases (x2 =6.57,P ＜ 0.05).ROC method and Logistic regression analysis indicated that the age at onset and diagnosis as well as width of longitudinal melanonychia were of diagnostic value for the differential diagnosis of malignant and benign longitudinal melanonychia.Conclusions Not all longitudinal melanonychia cases need an invasive management at the time of awareness.The age at onset and diagnosis,width of melanonychia and site of the onset appear to be valuable in the differential diagnosis of malignant and benign longitudinal melanonychia,and there is a possibility to guide clinical diagnosis and treatment by establishing a mathematical model with these parameters.
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0.05) or significantly enhanced(P0.05).In this case,the immunoadjuvant capability of CpG ODN was better than FQ68 genomes.Conclusion:CpG ODN or FQ68 genome enhances humoral and Th1 type of immune responses when packed into AIV oil emulsion vaccine,while the adjuvants do not show better adjuvanticity when separated from the oil emulsion vaccine.