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  • 1
    In: Acta Radiologica, SAGE Publications, Vol. 58, No. 1 ( 2017-01), p. 3-9
    Abstract: Obstructive jaundice (OJ) is insensitive to radiation and chemotherapy, and a pathologic diagnosis is difficult to make clinically. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiobiopsy (PTCB) is simple to perform and minimally invasive, and clinical practice has shown it to be an accurate and reliable new method for bile duct histopathologic diagnosis. Purpose To investigate the value of PTCB for pathologic diagnosis of causes of OJ. Material and Methods From April 2001 to December 2011, PTCB was performed in 826 consecutive patients. Data on pathologic diagnosis, true positive rate, and complications were analyzed retrospectively. Patients with negative pathologic findings were diagnosed using clinical, imaging, laboratory, and prognostic data. The feasibility and safety of PTCB for OJ were evaluated and true positive rates for biliary carcinoma and non-biliary carcinoma compared. Results PTCB was successful in all cases. Of 740 patients clinically diagnosed with malignant biliary stricture and 86 with benign biliary stricture, 727 received a positive pathologic diagnosis; in 99, the pathologic findings were considered false negative. The true positive rate for PTCB was 88.01% overall, differing significantly for biliary and non-biliary carcinoma ( χ 2  = 12.87, P  〈  0.05). Malignancy accounted for 89.59% of OJ cases; well, moderately, and poorly differentiated carcinoma represented 57.88%, 19.97%, and 22.15%. Biliary adenocarcinoma was the predominant malignant pathologic type (96.41%). Transient bilemia, bile leakage, and temporary hemobilia occurred in 47, 11, and 28 cases, respectively, with no serious complications. Conclusion PTCB is safe, feasible, and simple, with a high true positive rate for definitive diagnosis of OJ causes. Well differentiated adenocarcinoma was the predominant pathologic type.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0284-1851 , 1600-0455
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    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2017
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  • 2
    In: International Journal of Stroke, SAGE Publications, Vol. 15, No. 4 ( 2020-06), p. 399-411
    Abstract: Stroke has become a major burden and public health problem in rural China. We aimed to comprehensively assess the current status of stroke burden as well as the associated risk factors in rural northeast China. Methods This population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in 10,926 adults (response rate 85.3%) aged ≥40 years residing in rural northeast China. A multistage cluster sampling method was used to select the representative sample. The prevalent stroke cases were considered as stroke survivors on 31 August 2017. Stroke was diagnosed according to the World Health Organization’s recommendations and was classified as ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke based on the results of computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. The status of related risk factors was also evaluated. Results Of the 10,926 participants, 731 were diagnosed with stroke (602 patients with ischemic stroke, 151 with hemorrhage stroke, and 22 with both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke). The crude prevalence of overall stroke, ischemic stroke, and hemorrhage stroke was 6690.5, 5509.8, and 1382.0 per 100,000 people, respectively, and the age-standardized rate was 4903.8, 4041.7, and 990.9 per 100,000 people. Among the overall stroke population, 13.4% were living with consequences of stroke. Hypertension (86.7%), dyslipidemia (37.2%), and diabetes (24.5%) were highly prevalent in stroke participants. However, most of those comorbidities remained uncontrolled (93.7, 44.7, and 88.9%, respectively). Conclusion The burden of stroke in rural northeast China was substantial, with a high prevalence of stroke, recurrence, and disabilities. Uncontrolled comorbidities will likely contribute to recurrence and worsening disabilities in the coming decades. Strategies of long-term management of stroke and related risk factors are urgently required in rural northeast China.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1747-4930 , 1747-4949
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2020
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  • 3
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    SAGE Publications ; 2016
    In:  The International Journal of Biological Markers Vol. 31, No. 4 ( 2016-10), p. 431-439
    In: The International Journal of Biological Markers, SAGE Publications, Vol. 31, No. 4 ( 2016-10), p. 431-439
    Abstract: The role of p16 INK4a as a surrogate marker for screening human papillomavirus (HPV) in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) remains controversial. Methods A comprehensive search of EMBASE, PubMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure and China Biology Medicine was performed from inception to December 27, 2015. A random-effects model was applied to the pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results Ten studies were identified (985 cases). The pooled results showed no significant relationship between p16 INK4a expression and HPV infection in ESCC based on overall HPV types (OR: 1.79, 95% CI: 0.69-4.66, p = 0.235). Subgroup analysis by HPV detection method showed no statistical significance in either the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (OR: 1.65, 95% CI: 0.83-3.30, p = 0.154) or in situ hybridization (ISH) group (OR: 2.58, 95% CI: 0.03-268.14, p = 0.689). The pooled OR of the sensitivity analysis ranged from 1.27 (95% CI: 0.58-2.84) to 2.32 (95% CI: 0.95-5.64). Of these studies, 6 involved only high-risk human papillomavirus types (HR-HPV), HPV16 or HPV18. However, similar observations were made for HR-HPV (OR = 1.31, 95% CI: 0.26-6.59, p = 0.741). Subgroup analysis again showed no statistical significance in the PCR group (OR: 0.95, 95% CI: 0.25-3.64, p = 0.940) and ISH group (OR: 2.58, 95% CI: 0.03-268.14, p = 0.689). Sensitivity analysis showed that the pooled OR ranged from 0.69 (95% CI: 0.21-2.22) to 1.89 (95% CI: 0.33-10.86). Conclusions p16 INK4a is not a reliable screening marker of HPV infection in ESCC. Further multicenter, large-sample and well-matched prospective studies are still required to illuminate the possible etiological roles of HPV in ESCC.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1724-6008 , 1724-6008
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2016
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  • 4
    In: Molecular Pain, SAGE Publications, Vol. 18 ( 2022-04), p. 174480692211215-
    Abstract: Neuropathic pain takes a heavy toll on individual well-being, while current therapy is far from desirable. Herein, we assessed the analgesic effect of β-elemene, a chief component in the traditional Chinese medicine Curcuma wenyujin, and explored the underlying mechanisms at the level of spinal dorsal horn (SDH) under neuropathic pain. A spared nerve injury (SNI)-induced neuropathic pain model was established in rats. Intraperitoneal injection (i.p.) of β-elemene was administered for 21 consecutive days. Mechanical allodynia was explored by von Frey filaments. The activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) family (including ERK, p38, and JNK) in spinal neurons, astrocytes, and microglia was evaluated using immunostaining 29 days after SNI surgery. The expression of GFAP, Iba-1, p-ERK, p-JNK, and p-p38 within the SDH was measured using immunoblotting. The levels of proinflammatory cytokines (including TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6) were measured with ELISA. The levels of oxidative stress indicators (including MDA, SOD, and GSH-PX) were detected using biochemical tests. Consecutive i.p. administration of β-elemene relieved SNI-induced mechanical allodynia (with an EC50 of 16.40 mg/kg). SNI significantly increased the expression of p-ERK in spinal astrocytes but not microglia on day 29. β-elemene reversed spinal astrocytic ERK activation and subsequent upregulation of proinflammatory cytokines in SNI rats, with no effect on the expression of p38 and JNK in spinal glia. β-elemene also exerted antioxidative effects by increasing the levels of SOD and GSH-PX and decreasing the level of MDA. Our results suggest that SNI induces robust astrocytic ERK activation within the SDH in the late phase of neuropathic pain. β-elemene exerts remarkable analgesic effects on neuropathic pain, possibly by inhibiting spinal astrocytic ERK activation and subsequent neuroinflammatory processes. Our findings suggest that β-elemene might be a promising analgesic for the treatment of chronic pain.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1744-8069 , 1744-8069
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2022
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  • 5
    In: Cell Transplantation, SAGE Publications, Vol. 32 ( 2023-01), p. 096368972311773-
    Abstract: Glaucoma is a serious complication of glucocorticoid (GC) therapy arising through elevations in intraocular pressure (IOP). Dexamethasone (DEX) is reported to contribute to elevated IOP through different effects on the trabecular meshwork but whether DEX contributes to glaucoma development through the induction of cellular senescence is still unclear. We explored the actions of DEX on transformed human trabecular meshwork cells (HTMCs) using RNA-seq and conducted bioinformatic analyses to determine the affected pathways. Among the 4,103 differentially expressed genes identified in transformed HTMCs treated with 400 nM DEX (2,036 upregulated and 2,067 downregulated genes, respectively), bioinformatic analyses revealed significant enrichment and potential interplay between the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ)41; signaling and cellular senescence pathways. DEX treatment induced senescence changes in primary and transformed HTMCs as indicated by increases in SA-β-gal positivity, interleukin (IL)-6 secretion, and senescence-associated heterochromatin foci (SAHF) along with selective accumulation of senescence marker p15 and elevations in reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Notably, the DEX-induced senescence changes were rescued by treatment with the TGFβ/Smad3 pathway inhibitor SIS3. Furthermore, we show that DEX increases cellular ROS levels via upregulation of NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4) through activation of Smad3, and that SIS3 decreases ROS levels by downregulating NOX4. Instructively, inhibiting NOX4 with GLX351322 and scavenging ROS with NAC were both effective in preventing DEX-induced senescence changes. Similarly, we found in the mouse model that DEX-ac upregulated p15 and NOX4 expression in the trabecular meshwork, with cotreatment with GLX351322 alleviating elevations in IOP. We establish that DEX induces senescence changes in HTMCs by increasing ROS levels via the TGFβ/Smad3/NOX4 axis, increasing IOP and contributing to glaucoma development.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0963-6897 , 1555-3892
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2023
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  • 6
    In: Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, SAGE Publications, Vol. 29 ( 2023-01), p. 107602962311593-
    Abstract: The procoagulant effect of microparticles (MPs) contributes to hypercoagulability-induced thrombosis. We provide preliminary findings of the MPs-Activated Clotting Time (MPs-ACT) assay to determine the procoagulant activity of MPs. MPs-rich plasma was obtained and recalcified. Changes in plasma viscoelasticity were evaluated and the time to the peak viscoelastic changes was defined as the MPs-ACT. MPs concentration was measured by flow cytometry. Coagulation products produced during plasma clotting were identified by fibrin and fibrinopeptide A. MPs were prepared in vitro and added to standard plasma to simulate pathological samples. In addition, reproducibility and sensitivity were evaluated. We confirmed the linear relationship between MPs-ACT and MP concentrations. Dynamic changes in fibrin production were depicted. We simulated the correlation between MPs-ACT and standard plasma containing MPs prepared in vitro. The reproducibility of high-value and low-value samples was 6.0% and 10.8%, respectively. MPs-ACT sensitively detected hypercoagulable samples from patients with pre-eclampsia, hip fractures, and lung tumors. MPs-ACT largely reflects the procoagulant effect of MPs. MPs-ACT sensitively and rapidly detects hypercoagulability with MPs-rich plasma. It may be promising for the diagnosis of hypercoagulable states induced by MPs.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1076-0296 , 1938-2723
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2023
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  • 7
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    SAGE Publications ; 2018
    In:  Journal of International Medical Research Vol. 46, No. 6 ( 2018-06), p. 2410-2422
    In: Journal of International Medical Research, SAGE Publications, Vol. 46, No. 6 ( 2018-06), p. 2410-2422
    Abstract: Clinical sepsis-associated biomarkers were utilized in a cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) septic mouse model to provide a reference for investigating pathophysiological mechanisms and evaluating novel therapeutic interventions for sepsis. Methods Sepsis in mice was induced by CLP, and clinical biomarkers were evaluated (survival rate, blood physiological and biochemical indices, cytokines, hepatorenal function parameters, and blood coagulation). Results The mortality rate was 〉 70%. The body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate decreased within 48 h. Low lactic acid was found at 8 h. The CLP mice showed typical inflammatory symptoms with decreased white blood cells and procalcitonin and increased levels of soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, tumor necrosis factor-α, macrophage inflammatory protein (MIP)-1α, MIP-1β, and MIP-2. The platelet count and activated partial thromboplastin time significantly decreased, and the prothrombin time and prothrombin time–international normalized ratio markedly increased. Phenotypes of multiple organ dysfunction were found in the CLP model, including increased liver alanine aminotransferase and aspartate transaminase; significantly reduced total protein, globulin, and serum albumin; increased blood urea nitrogen and creatinine; and decreased blood glucose. Conclusion The clinical features of the CLP mouse model were similar to those of human patients with sepsis.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0300-0605 , 1473-2300
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2018
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  • 8
    In: Journal of International Medical Research, SAGE Publications, Vol. 46, No. 1 ( 2018-01), p. 335-347
    Abstract: To investigate the effect of hypothermia on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of nimodipine in rabbits using in vivo and in vitro methods. Methods Five healthy New Zealand rabbits received a single dose of nimodipine (0.5 mg/kg) intravenously under normothermic and hypothermic conditions. Doppler ultrasound was used to monitor cerebral blood flow, vascular resistance, and heart rate. In vitro evaluations of protein binding, hepatocyte uptake and intrinsic clearance of liver microsomes at different temperatures were also conducted. Results Plasma concentrations of nimodipine were significantly higher in hypothermia than in normothermia. Nimodipine improved cerebral blood flow under both conditions, but had a longer effective duration during the hypothermic period. Low temperature decreased the intrinsic clearance of liver microsomes, with no change in protein binding or hepatocyte uptake of nimodipine. Conclusion Nimodipine is eliminated at a slower rate during hypothermia than during normothermia, mainly due to the decreased activity of cytochrome P450 enzymes. This results in elevated system exposure with little enhancement in pharmacological effect.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0300-0605 , 1473-2300
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2018
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  • 9
    In: Natural Product Communications, SAGE Publications, Vol. 9, No. 7 ( 2014-07), p. 1934578X1400900-
    Abstract: The present study is the first investigation of the chemical composition, antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities of the stem and leaf essential oils from Piper flaviflorum C.DC (SEOP and LEOP), a plant that has been consumed as a wild vegetable, and used as medicine, and spice by the ethnic groups in Xishuangbanna, SW China. Analyzed by GC-MS, 42 and 30 components were identified representing 90.1% and 95.3% of the SEOP and LEOP, with (E)-nerolidol (16.7% and 40.5%), β-caryophyllene (26.6% and 14.6%) and elixene (5.3% and 12.3%) as their main constituents, respectively. Our results indicate that SEOP and LEOP have good anti-inflammatory activity by significantly inhibiting NO production induced by LPS in RAW 264.7 cells at 0.04± without effect on cell viability, and negligible antioxidant activity in both ABTS and FRAP assays. Moreover, the LEOP showed comparable activity with the positive control (tigecycline) against Aspergillus fumigatus, with MIC and MBC values ranging from 256 to 1024 μg/mL. The anti-inflammatory activity in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells is worthy of further investigation to discover the possible mechanisms of the NO production inhibition effect of these essential oils.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1934-578X , 1555-9475
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2014
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  • 10
    In: Surgical Innovation, SAGE Publications, Vol. 30, No. 1 ( 2023-02), p. 36-44
    Abstract: Background. Robotic systems can overcome some limitations of laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (L-TME), thus improving the quality of the surgery. So far, many studies have reported the technical feasibility and short-term oncological results of robotic total mesorectal excision (R-TME) in treating rectal cancer (RC); however, only a few evaluated the survival and long-term oncological outcomes. The following study compared the medium-term oncological data, 3-year overall survival (OS), and disease-free survival (DFS) of L-TME and R-TME in patients with rectal cancer. Methods. In this retrospective study, records of patients (patients with stage I-III rectal cancer) who underwent surgery (127 cases of L-TME and 148 cases of R-TME) at the Gansu Provincial Hospital between June 2016 and March 2018 were included in the analysis. Kaplan-Meier analysis evaluated the 3-year OS and DFS for all patients treated with curative intent. Results. The conversion rate was significantly higher, and the postoperative hospital stay was significantly longer in the L-TME group than in the R-TME group (all P 〈 .05). Major complications were significantly lower in the robotic group (P 〈 .05). The 3-year DFS rate (for all stages) was 74.8% for L-TME and 85.8% for R-TME ( P = .021). For disease stage III, the 3-year DFS and OS were significantly higher in the R-TME group ( P 〈 .05). Conclusion. R-TME can achieve better oncological outcomes and is more beneficial for RC patients compared with L-TME, especially for those with stage III rectal cancers. Nevertheless, further randomized controlled trials and a longer follow-up period are needed to confirm these findings.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1553-3506 , 1553-3514
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2023
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