Biomedical subjects

Cun-Long Chen

Publications and source records attributed to Cun-Long Chen.

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PubMed2004

Effects of probiotic on intestinal mucosa of patients with ulcerative colitis.

AIM: To investigate the effects of probiotic on intestinal mucosae of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), and to evaluate the role of probiotic in preventing the relapse of UC. METHODS: Thirty patients received treatment with sulphasalazine (SASP) and glucocorticoid and then were randomly administered bifid triple viable capsule (BIFICO) (1.26 g/d), or an identical placebo (starch) for 8 wk. Fecal samples were collected for stool culture 2 wk before and after the randomized treatments. The patients were evaluated clinically, endoscopically and histologically after 2 mo of treatment or in case of relapse of UC. p65 and IkappaB expressions were determined by Western blot analysis. DNA-binding activity of NF-kappaB in colonic nuclear extracts was detected by electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA). mRNA expressions of cytokines were identified by semi-quantitative assay, reverse transcriptase- polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RESULTS: Three patients (20%) in the BIFICO group had relapses during 2-mo follow-up period, compared with 14 (93.3%) in placebo group (P<0.01). The concentration of fecal lactobacilli, bifidobacteria was significantly increased in BIFICO-treated group only (P<0.01). The expressions of NF-kappaB p65 and DNA binding activity of NF-kappaB were significantly attenuated in the treatment group than that in control (P<0.05). The mRNA expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines was elevated in comparison with the control group. CONCLUSION: The probiotic could impede the activation of NF-kappaB, decrease the expressions of TNF-alpha and IL-1beta and elevate the expression of IL-10. These results suggest that oral administration of this new probiotic preparation is effective in preventing flare-ups of chronic UC. It may become a prophylactic drug to decrease the relapse of UC.

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal↗

PubMed2002

Establishment of dextran sulfate sodium-induced ulcerative colitis model in mice.

OBJECTIVE: To establish a model of ulcerative colitis in mice. METHODS: The mice were given 5% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) solution freely for 7 consecutive days after which distilled water was given in stead for another 10 d, to complete one cycle of whole treatment plan that consisted of 4 such cycles. The symptoms were observed daily. At the end of the first and the fourth cycle respectively, the mice were killed for examining the whole colon under anatomic microscopy and serial tissue sections were prepared for histological observation. RESULTS: The symptoms observed in the mice including hematochezia diarrhea and loss of the body weight were similar to those of ulcerative colitis patients. Histological examination revealed infiltration of neutrocytophilia and lymphocythemia, with loss of integrity of the colon mucosa in the gland. CONCLUSION: This mouse model of ulcerative colitis can be easily induced and readily applied in various studies of ulcerative colitis.

Animals↗

PubMed2002

[Serrated adenoma of large intestine: report of 7 cases].

From December 2000 to April 2001, 859 patients were examined with coloscopy in our endoscopy centre and 188 cases of adenoma were diagnosed. Among the 188 patients, 7 were found with serrated adenoma that had been confirmed pathologically, including 6 male and 1 female patients, aged 32 to 53 with an average of 44.7 years. All the 7 cases were identified as having single focal lesion, among which 3 were found in the rectum, 1 in the transverse colon, 2 in the ascending colon and 1 in the cecum. The diameter of the lesions ranged from 8 to 27 mm with an average of 15.4 mm.

Adenoma↗

PubMed2002

[Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of the early-stage malignant colorectal polyp and follow-up study].

In the past 20 years we have performed endoscopic removal of colorectal polyps in 4 000 cases, and thorough histological examination of the removed polyps identified 121 cases of early-stage malignant polyp. According to the depth of malignant invasion and whether malignant remnants were present after the initial surgical removal, conservative treatment or radical operation was implemented. During the follow-up study, endoscopy was performed once each year in all the patients with malignancies. No recurrence was found in the 33 patients with mucosa cancer or in the 27 patients with type I submucosa cancer who did not receive radical operation due to absence of malignant remnants or in the 38 patients with type II submucosa cancer who had the radical operation. Relapse occurred in 1 patient with malignant remnant and in another 3 cases of type II submucasa cancer without radical operation.

Adult↗

PubMed2002

[Construction and application of colorectal polyp database].

OBJECTIVE: To study the construction and application of computerized database of colorectal polyp in the clinical management and research of this disease. METHOD: A colorectal polyp database and its management system was constructed on the basis of Microsoft Access 2000. Clinical, endoscopic and pathological data, which went through standardized and elemental processing, of 2 627 cases (4 850 records) of colorectal polyp collected from 1990 to 2000 in Nanfang Hospital was entered into this database. RESULTS: Using this new database, the information on the population and age distribution, location and clinical features of colorectal polyps were obtained. Comparative study of the clinical and pathological findings in the cases, evaluation of the therapeutic effects, statistical review of the identification of the polyp and its canceration in the previous years as well as the analysis of other relevant factors were successfully accomplished, which greatly facilitated the follow-up study of some chosen cases that may be of clinical significance. CONCLUSIONS: Applications of modern informatics and computer technology greatly facilitates case management and clinical research of colorectal polyps, and standardized and elemental processing of the clinical data offers a new possibility for easy case information management.

Colonic Polyps↗