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Objective To investigate the effects of Loropetalum chinense extracts on the proliferation of lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells cultured in vitro. Methods CCK-8 assay was performed to evaluate the effect of Loropetalum chinense extracts on the proliferation of A549 cells, and the clonal growth ability of A549 cells was determined by clone formation assay. Flow cytometry Annexin V-APC/PI double staining was used to measure the apoptosis of A549 cells. Western blot was used to measure the expressions of apoptosis-related proteins Bax, Fas, Bcl-2 Caspase3 and cleaved-Caspase 3. Results Loropetalum chinense extracts significantly inhibited the proliferation and colony formation of A549 cells in a time- and dose-dependent manner. The viability of A549 cells decreased by 50% after 48h treatment of 0.5mg/ml extracts, and 100% inhibition of colony formation rate achieved when the cells were treated with 40μg/ml extracts for 14 days. When A549 cells were treated with Loropetalum chinense extracts for 24h, apoptotic rates increased in a dose-dependent manner. Compared with the control group, the protein levels of Fas, Bax, Caspase3 and cleaved-Caspase3 were up-regulated, while Bcl-2 was down-regulated. Conclusion Loropetalum chinense extracts inhibit the growth of human lung adenocarcinoma cells in vitro, and the mechanisms may be related to the activation of mitochondrial and death receptor apoptosis pathway.
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Objective:To explore the rules of acupoint sticking therapy based on data mining technology for the treatment of angina pectoris of coronary heart diseases, and to provide a reference for guiding acupoint selection and rational use of Chinese medicine.Methods:To search for the clinical research literature of acupoints for the treatment of angina pectoris of coronary heart diseases from China Academic Journal Database (Wanfang Data), China National Knowledge Resources Database (CNKI), China biomedical literature service system (SinoMed) and Chinese science and technology journal database (Chongqing VIP) dated from January 31, 2020. Using Microsoft Excel 2016, SPSS Statistics 21.0, and SPSS Modeler 14.2 statistical software as tools to conduct association analysis and cluster analysis on those acupoints and Chinese medicine.Results:A total of 102 acupoints application prescriptions were included, involving 38 acupoints. The top 5 frequently used acupoints were Danzhong (RN17), Neiguan (PC6), Xinshu (BL15), Zusanli (ST36), and Zhiyang (DU9). The top 5 acupuncture were Neiguan (PC6)- Sanyinjiao (SP6), Xinshu (BL15)- Geshu (BL17), Danzhong (RN17)- Geshu (BL17), Danzhong (RN17)- Jueyinshu (BL14), Danzhong (RN17)- Geshu (BL17) and Xinshu (BL15). There are 102 prescriptions of applied medicines with 88 kinds of Chinese medicine. The top 5 frequently used Chinese medicines were Chuanxiong Rhizoma, Borneolum Syntheticum, Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Olibanum, Santali Albi Lignum, the top three drug pairs were Chuanxiong Rhizoma- Cinnamomi Cortex, Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus- Trichosanthis Fructus, Olibanum- Myrrha. Conclusion:The commonly used single points to treat angina pectoris of coronary heart disease are Danzhong, and usually combined with Neiguan and Xinshu, and the acupoints along the Urinary Bladder Meridian of Foot- Taiyang are used frequently; the Chinese medicines are mainly used for activating blood circulation, genenrally reflects the therapeutic principle of removing blood stasis, dredging collaterals and relieving pain.
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Pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the emerging severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), for which there are no efficacious vaccines or therapeutics that are urgently needed. We expressed three versions of spike (S) proteins--receptor binding domain (RBD), S1 subunit and S ectodomain--in insect cells. RBD appears monomer in solutions, whereas S1 and S associate into homotrimer with substantial glycosylation. The three proteins confer excellent antigenicity with six convalescent COVID-19 patient sera. Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) analyses indicate that the SARS-CoV-2 S trimer dominate in a unique conformation distinguished from the classic prefusion conformation of coronaviruses by the upper S1 region at lower position ~15 [A] proximal to viral membrane. Such conformation is proposed as an early prefusion state for the SARS-CoV-2 spike that may broaden the knowledge of coronavirus and facilitate vaccine development.
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Objective:To investigate the protective effect of astaxanthin on the retinopathy in rats with type 1 diabetes and related mechanism.Methods:Thirty-six male SPF rats received intraperitoneal injection of 1% streptozotocin (STZ) to prepare type 1 diabetes model.The rats were randomly assigned to the diabetes group, low dose astaxanthin group and high dose astaxanthin group by a random number table.The rats in the low dose astaxanthin group and high dose astaxanthin group received respectively astaxanthin 20 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg by gavage everyday.The rats in the diabetes group received an equal volume of olive oil.Twelve rats received an equal volume of sodium citrate as the control group.Blood glucose and body mass were measured every 2 weeks.After 24 weeks, the retina was digested to make retinal capillary network preparation.The number of pericytes and acelluar strands was compared among the different experimental groups.The relative expressions of anti-inflammatory cytokines in retinal tissue were detected by immunohistochemistry, real-time PCR and Western blot.The use and care of the animals complied with Regulations for the Administration of Affair Concerning Experimental Animals by State Science and Technology Commission.Results:Body mass of the rats in the low dose astaxanthin group and high dose astaxanthin group was significantly higher than that in the diabetes group (both at P<0.05). Blood glucose levels in the low dose astaxanthin group and high dose astaxanthin group were significantly lower than that in the diabetes group (both at P<0.05). In the control group, main artery was round, uniform, and strongly stained.The vein was lightly stained and had a large diameter.In the diabetes group, retinal arteriovenous trunk and branches appeared tortuous at a low magnification, with capillary network disorder.The morphology of the capillaries showed pathology in the low dose astaxanthin group and high dose astaxanthin group, but the vascular tortuosity, dilatation and stenosis were reduced in comparison with the diabetes group.The number of pericytes was 466.4±23.2, 207.3±31.7, 298.1±27.1 and 312.2±19.5 among different groups, with a significant difference among them ( F=34.420, P=0.047). The number of acelluar strands were 5.2±2.3, 32.9±12.7, 14.5±9.1 and 16.5±3.5 among different groups, with a significant difference among them ( F=47.340, P=0.021). The relative expression of IL-6, TNF-α and caspase-3 mRNA in the low dose astaxanthin group was 0.87±0.23, 0.91±0.34 and 1.07±0.15, the relative expression in the high dose astaxanthin group was 0.81±0.31, 0.85±0.39 and 0.95±0.11, which was significantly decreased in comparison with the diabetes group (1.63±0.47, 1.57±0.53 and 1.51±0.32) (all at P<0.05). The relative expression of IL-6, TNF-α and caspase-3 protein in the low dose astaxanthin group was 0.63±0.33, 0.51±0.14 and 0.60±0.13, the relative expression in the high dose astaxanthin group was 0.69±0.22, 0.49±0.15 and 0.57±0.22, which was significantly decreased in comparison with the diabetes group (all at P<0.05). Conclusions:Astaxanthin may play an important role in protecting pericytes from apoptosis and delaying development and progression of diabetic retinopathy in rats.Additionally, astaxanthin can inhibit release of anti-apoptosis and anti-inflammatory cytokines.
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OBJECTIVE:To evaluate th e eff ects of infusion sequence regulation on the promotion of intravenous rational drug use. METHODS :The intelligent control of infusion sequence was realized with Markov chain machine learning method on the basis of intelligent reminder manual labeling infusion sequence. Selected from Binhu Hospital of Hefei during Jan. to Sept. 2017, 164 800 inpatients’medication orders were collected as data before intelligent control of infusion sequence ,and 264 600 inpatients’ medication orders were collected as data after intelligent control of infusion sequence. The correct rate of incompatibility ,storage time limit ,administration frequency ,chronopharmacology,preventive drugs ,drug interaction ,auxiliary drugs and infusion sequence for intravenous irritant drugs were compared before and after regulation ;the times of flushing tube ,the cost of flushing tube infusion and the change of liquid property in the infusion tube were compared before and after regulation. RESULTS :The correct rate of incompatibility ,storage time limit ,administration frequency ,chronopharmacology,drug interaction and infusion sequence for auxiliary drugs after regulation were significantly higher than before regulation ;the correct rate of infusion sequence for preventive drugs and intravenous irritant drugs ,the times of flushing tube ,the cost of flushing tube infusion and the case number of the liquid change (proportion) in infusion tube were significantly lower than before regulation (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS:Intelligent regulation of infusion sequence can improve the rationality of intravenous medication sequence to a certain extend.
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OBJECTIVE:To design and upgrade the finished infusion label in P IVAS of Hefei Binhu hospital ,so as to improve the safety and effectiveness of intravenous medication. METHODS :By investigating the experience and suggestions about the use of infusion labels by pharmacists and clinical nurses in PIVAS ,taking clear ,concise,focused,rational layout ,comprehensive information as improving principle ,the infusion label was designed and upgraded. The effect of upgrading were evaluated by the recognition rate of label scanning ,scanning time and rate on label (94 701,113 759 groups,respectively),and the correct rate , time and rate of drug delivery checking in 30 days before and after upgrading ,as well as satisfaction degree ,which made among PIVAS pharmacists (30),nurses(50)and patients (49). RESULTS :The upgraded label simplified part of the content and optimized the layout structure ,removed redundant content ,focused on the patient safety information that nurses needed to pay attention to when checking ,and added the marking of infusion sequence and precautions. By changing the barcode into two-dimensional code and adding hidden display function ,more information about drugs and rational drug use related to the infusion of patients was provided. Compared with original label ,after upgrading ,the recognition rate of new label scanning increased from 99.27% to 99.96%,the scanning time reduced from 3 518.75 s/d to 2 110.10 s/d,and the scanning rate increased from 0.57 group/s to 0.95 group/s;the correct rate of drug delivery checking increased from 99.73% to 99.91%,the time of drug delivery checking decreased from 5 423.55 s/d to 4 818.85 s/d,and the speed of drug delivery checking increased from 0.36 group/s to 0.41 group/s. The satisfaction degree of pharmacists ,nurses and patients were increased from 70.00% to 93.33%,from 62.00% to 90.00%,from 20.40% to 89.80%,respectively. CONCLUSIONS:The design and upgrading of infusion labels can improve the working efficiency of staff ,and improve the quality of pharmaceutical care and nursing care , and satisfaction, promote the improvement on the safety and effectiveness of intravenous medication for patients.
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Objective To investigate the effect of simulation based medical education (SBME) on the experimental teaching of Basic Nursing . Methods A total of 61 four-year undergraduate nursing students in 2015 batch (classic teaching group) and 66 four-year undergraduate nursing students in 2016 batch (simulation teaching group) were selected. Six experiments (aseptic technique, vital sign measurement, nasal feeding, catheterization, intramuscular injection and intravenous infusion) were selected in the SBME group as carrier experiment for scenario simulation teaching. After the end of the teaching, the teaching results were evaluated by questionnaire survey, theoretical knowledge assessment, experimental operation assessment and direct observation of procedural skills. SPSS 19.0 was used to perform the t-test. Results Examination results showed that the good rate and excellent rate in students of 2016 batch were 71.21%and 16.67%, respectively; the good and excellent rate in students of 2015 batch were 55.71% and 1.43%, respectively; theoretical and operational scores in students of 2016 batch were significantly higher than those in students of 2015 batch (P<0.05). According to the questionnaire, 91.0%students in the simulation teaching group believed that the simulation teaching was beneficial to auxiliary learning, 75.8%liked simulation teaching, and 83 . 3% thought that simulation teaching was able to stimulate their interest in learning; among teachers, 78.94% believed that this method could improve students' ability to analyze and solve problems, 84.21%thought that this method could stimulate students' interest in learning, and 89.48%considered that this method could make students listen carefully. Conclusion Applying the simulation teaching to the experiment teaching of Basic Nursing can effectively improve the teaching quality and teaching effect.
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Objective To study the effect of atorvastatin combined with Zhibitai in the treatment of coronary heart disease with hyperlipidemia and its influence on the level of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein ( hsCRP). Methods A total of 136 patients with coronary heart disease and hyperlipidemia admitted to the Third People 's Hospital of Jingdezhen from September 2016 to September 1818 were randomly divided into control group and combi-nation group using stochastic comprehensive balance method , with 68 cases in each group.The control group was treated with atorvastatin and the combination group was treated with lipidine plus atorvastatin .The patient's treatment effect,including the blood lipid compliance rate and the occurrence of adverse reactions during the treatment were observed,as well as the patient's pre-and post-treatment triglyceride ( TG),12h serum total cholesterol ( TC), high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol ( HDL-C), low density lipoprotein-cholesterol ( LDL-C) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hsCRP)and other indicators were measured.Results (1)The blood lipid compliance rate(89.86%) in the combined group was higher than that in the control group (59.70%),the difference was statis-tically significant(χ2 =14.915,P=0.000).(2)The incidence of adverse reactions in the combined group (1.45%) was lower than that in the control group (17.91%), the difference was statistically significant ( χ2 =8.836, P = 0.003).(3)The results showed that the TC,TG,LDL-C,hsCRP and other indicators of the combined group were lower than those of the control group and before treatment ,while the HDL-C index of the combined groupwas higher than that of the control group and before treatment ,the differences were statistically significant ( t=20.800,4.903, 11.657,4.346,6.262,P=0.000,0.000,0.000,0.000,0.000).Conclusion Zhibitai combined with atorvastatin in the treatment of coronary heart disease patients with hyperlipidemia has remarkable effect .It can accurately control TC,TG,LDL-C,HDL-C and hsCRP,improve blood lipid control rate.
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Objective@#To study the effect of atorvastatin combined with Zhibitai in the treatment of coronary heart disease with hyperlipidemia and its influence on the level of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hsCRP).@*Methods@#A total of 136 patients with coronary heart disease and hyperlipidemia admitted to the Third People's Hospital of Jingdezhen from September 2016 to September 1818 were randomly divided into control group and combination group using stochastic comprehensive balance method, with 68 cases in each group.The control group was treated with atorvastatin and the combination group was treated with lipidine plus atorvastatin. The patient's treatment effect, including the blood lipid compliance rate and the occurrence of adverse reactions during the treatment were observed, as well as the patient's pre-and post-treatment triglyceride(TG), 12h serum total cholesterol(TC), high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol(HDL-C), low density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDL-C)and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hsCRP)and other indicators were measured.@*Results@#(1)The blood lipid compliance rate(89.86%) in the combined group was higher than that in the control group(59.70%), the difference was statistically significant(χ2=14.915, P=0.000). (2)The incidence of adverse reactions in the combined group(1.45%) was lower than that in the control group(17.91%), the difference was statistically significant(χ2=8.836, P=0.003). (3)The results showed that the TC, TG, LDL-C, hsCRP and other indicators of the combined group were lower than those of the control group and before treatment, while the HDL-C index of the combined groupwas higher than that of the control group and before treatment, the differences were statistically significant(t=20.800, 4.903, 11.657, 4.346, 6.262, P=0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000).@*Conclusion@#Zhibitai combined with atorvastatin in the treatment of coronary heart disease patients with hyperlipidemia has remarkable effect.It can accurately control TC, TG, LDL-C, HDL-C and hsCRP, improve blood lipid control rate.
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Objective@#To investigate the effect of simulation based medical education (SBME) on the experimental teaching of Basic Nursing.@*Methods@#A total of 61 four-year undergraduate nursing students in 2015 batch (classic teaching group) and 66 four-year undergraduate nursing students in 2016 batch (simulation teaching group) were selected. Six experiments (aseptic technique, vital sign measurement, nasal feeding, catheterization, intramuscular injection and intravenous infusion) were selected in the SBME group as carrier experiment for scenario simulation teaching. After the end of the teaching, the teaching results were evaluated by questionnaire survey, theoretical knowledge assessment, experimental operation assessment and direct observation of procedural skills. SPSS 19.0 was used to perform the t-test.@*Results@#Examination results showed that the good rate and excellent rate in students of 2016 batch were 71.21% and 16.67%, respectively; the good and excellent rate in students of 2015 batch were 55.71% and 1.43%, respectively; theoretical and operational scores in students of 2016 batch were significantly higher than those in students of 2015 batch (P<0.05). According to the questionnaire, 91.0% students in the simulation teaching group believed that the simulation teaching was beneficial to auxiliary learning, 75.8% liked simulation teaching, and 83.3% thought that simulation teaching was able to stimulate their interest in learning; among teachers, 78.94% believed that this method could improve students' ability to analyze and solve problems, 84.21% thought that this method could stimulate students' interest in learning, and 89.48% considered that this method could make students listen carefully.@*Conclusion@#Applying the simulation teaching to the experiment teaching of Basic Nursing can effectively improve the teaching quality and teaching effect.
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Objective To observe the anatomy of the radial proper digital arteries and their dorsal vessels of index fingers, and the relative position and orientation of them were summarized. To explore the surgical method and clinical appilication of the stepladder advancement flap pedicled with the radial proper digital artery of index finger in the finger tip defects. Methods From June, 2013 to June, 2016, 6 hand specimens were injected into the brachial artery with red latex to carry out the microanatomy of the index finger’s radial proper digital arteries and their dorsal vessels. And 1 vascular cast of hand specimen were observed the origin, number and oriention of the artery and its dorsal vessel. Ten cases with soft tissue defects of index finger in finger tip, were repaired with stepladder advance-ment flap pedicled with the radial proper digital artery. The evaluations and analysis were made in survival rate and finger's function by the postoperative regular consultations. Results There were 2 (4 hands) or 3 (2 hands) dorsal vessels in the proximal, and 2(6 hands) in middle segments of the radial proper digital arteries of index fingers in 6 hand specimens respectively. While the vascular cast of hand specimen showed that 3 dorsal vessels in the proximal, and 2 in the middle segments of the radial proper digital artery. Ten patients were performed the operation. The blood flow after the surgery were good and all flaps survived well. Followed-up time was 10-14 months. The color, feeling, contour and texture of flaps was good. The function of flexion and extension of the finger was good too, and no defor-mity of the purlicue. The resolution of static two points was 5.5-9.0 mm, averaged of 7.2 mm. Conclusion The stepladder advancement flap pedicled with the radial proper digital artery of index finger can extend the donor site. It is safe, reliable and effective, providing a alternation for the repair of the soft tissue defects of the index finger tip.
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Eight sub-databases of pharmacological information on rational use of medicines were designed and established. These sub-databases cover dosing frequency, therapeutic drug priority to auxiliary medication, infusion shelf-life after admixture, incompatibility of two continuous infusion in the vein infusion tube, chronopharmacology, drug interaction involved in administration sequence , venous irritative drugs and preventive medicine. Once the standing order delivery to PIVAS involves any of these sub-databases, the system will prompt in turn " Auxiliary" , " Time limit" , " Taboo" , " Chronopharmacology" , " Interaction" , " Irritative" and " Preventive (therapeutic)" , starting from therapeutic drug priority to auxiliary medication. Pharmacists would make a reasonable sequence of the corresponding infusion and label the administration sequence on the infusion tag according to the prompt.Compared to the circumstance prior to this system, the wards with the infusion sequence labeling and equipped with intelligent prompt increased from 2 to 43; the percentage of such inpatients increased from 0.50% to 66.33%; the percentage of medical orders increased from 0.72% to 78.94%. The time spent by pharmacists for the same workload reduced from 73.44 h per day to 1.94 h per day. The times of flushing infusion tube reduced from 34.42 to 1.49 per ward and per day. The cost of flushing infusion tubes reduced by a big margin. PIVAS has established a method of regulating infusion administration sequence by an intelligent prompt system, based on improved safety and effectiveness of medication.
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Background The pathogenesis mechanism of diabetic cataract has not been fully elucidated.Researches showed that multiple biological pathways participate in the pathogenesis of diabetic cataract,including oxidative stress.Astaxanthin can inhibit oxidative stress-mediated injury and lipid peroxidation.However,whether astaxanthin has the preventive effects on diabetic cataract is unclear.Objective This study was to investigate the preventive effects of astaxanthin on metabolic cataract in type 1 diabetic rats.Methods Thirty-eight 6-week-old SPF male SD rats were used in this study,and 1% streptozocin was intraperitoneally injected to establish type 1 diabetic models in 30 rats,and 24 successful models were assigned to diabetic model group,low-dose astaxanthin group and high-dose astaxanthin group.Equal volume of normal saline solution was injected in the same way in 8 rats as the normal control group.Mixture foods containing 50 mg/(kg · day) or 100 mg/(kg · day) astaxanthin with olive oil and fodder were used continuously for 3 months in the rats of low-dose astaxanthin group and high-dose astaxanthin group,respectively,and mixture food of olive oil with fodder was used in the diabetic model group.Only fodder was used in the same way in the rats of the normal control group.The opacification of lens was examined by slit lamp section radiography system and graded on a scale of 1-5.The specimen of lens were prepared for the hematoxylin & eosin stain.The expression and lation of advanced glycosylation end products (AGEs) in the lens was examined using immunochemistry.The contents of oxidative stress-related indicators in the lens,such as AGEs,malonydialdehyde (MDA),catalase (CAT),superoxide dismutase (SOD) and mass fraction of glutathione (GSH),were assayed by ELISA.The experimental process complied with the national standard (Laboratory Animal Requirements of Environment and Housing Facilities [GB14925-2001]).Results The blood glucose levels of the rats were significantly higher in the diabetic model group,low-dose astaxanthin group and high-dose astaxanthin group than those in the normal control group at 2,4,6,8,10 and 12 weeks after modeling (all at P<0.05),while the blood glucose levels of rats were not evidently different between low-dose astaxanthin group and high-dose astaxanthin group at various time points(all at P>0.05).The rat lenses were transparent in the normal control group with scale of grade 1,and serious lens opacification was seen in the rats of the diabatic model group,with the scale of grade 5,while the rat lenses in the low-dose astaxanthin group and high-dose astaxanthin group were in grade 3-4.The contents of AGEs in the lenses were (7.23 ±0.50) μg/ml and (7.01 ±0.37) μg/ml,and M DA contents were (1.43 ± 0.22) mmol/L and (1.35±0.16)mmol/L in the low-dose astaxanthin group and high-dose astaxanthin group respectively,which were significantly lower than (7.61± 0.45) μg/ml and (1.62 ±0.42) mmol/L in the normal control group (all at P<0.05).GSH contents in rat lenes were (272.70±12.53) ng/L and (283.52±16.17) ng/L,and SOD coneents were (55.45± 6.47) μmol/(min · L) and (56.73±5.12) μmol/(min · L),and CAT concents were (2.91 ±0.41) μmol/(min · L)and (3.02±0.13)μmol/ (min · L) in the low-dose astaxanthin group and high-dose astaxanthin group respectively,which were significantly higher than (241.52 ± 15.13) ng/L,(51.67 ± 5.45) μmol/(min · L) and (2.72 ± 0.27)μmol/(min · L) in the normal control group (all at P<0.05).The GSH concent and SOD concent in rat lens were lower in the low-dose astaxanthin group than that in the high-dose astaxanthin group (both at P<0.05).Conclusions Astaxanthin can postpone the pathogenesis and development of diabetic cataract in type 1 diabetic rats by antioxydative stress.
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Objective To study the expression of vimentin in the tongue mucosa carcinogenesis and to explore its significance in the invasion and metastasis of tongue squamous cell carcinoma .Methods The occurrence of tongue squamous cell carcinoma in rat was induced by means of 4NQO water solution ,and 56 cases in total were collected in the cancerous process ,including normal tongue mucosa ,epithelial hyperplasia ,mild dysplasia ,moderate dysplasia ,severe dysplasia and the tongue tissue specimen of squa‐mous cell carcinoma .The immunohistochemistry was used to evaluate protein expression and real‐time fluorescent quantitative PCR method was used to obtain the expression quantity of mRNA .Results In immunohistochemistry ,with the increase of degree of rat tongue mucosa dysplasia ,the positive rate of vimentin expression increases obviously .The difference between groups was statistical‐ly significant (χ2 =10 .685 ,P<0 .05) .Lesion groups compared with normal group ,their mRNA expression differences all hold sta‐tistical significance(P<0 .05);Mild dysplasia ,moderate dysplasia ,severe dysplasia and squamous cell carcinoma groups were com‐pared with epithelial hyperplasia group .The difference between squamous cell carcinoma group and epithelial hyperplasia group was statistically significant (P<0 .05) .mRNA expression of epithelial hyperplasia ,mild dysplasia ,moderate dysplasia and severe dys‐plasia were respectively 1 .22 times ,1 .28 times ,1 .29 times and 1 .42 times of that of the normal group .Conclusion During rat tongue carcinogenesis induced by 4NQO ,the expression of vimentin was increased with the increase of the degree of pathological change ,which is closely related to the invasion of tumor and could be regarded as a predictor of tongue squamous cell carcinoma .