1.Engineering yeast for high-efficiency isoliquiritigenin production via synthetic biology approaches
Yan YIN ; Shucan LIU ; Ting LI ; Ying HUANG ; Xianan ZHANG ; Guangxi REN ; Wei GAO ; Xinghong GUO ; Dan JIANG ; Chunsheng LIU
Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;3(4):356-365
Background: Isoliquiritigenin, a key pharmacologically active compound derived from the traditional Chinese medicine Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, can be further modified into various high-value 5-deoxyflavones, demonstrating significant potential for pharmaceutical development. Currently, the supply of isoliquiritigenin primarily depends on plant extraction. However, heterologous synthesis using microbial cell factories presents a promising alternative, offering a solution to resource limitations caused by the dwindling availability of Glycyrrhiza uralensis. Objective: This study aimed to employ heterologous synthesis in yeast strains for the stable and high-efficiency production of isoliquiritigenin. Methods: First, a stable chassis strain for isoliquiritigenin production was constructed by integrating optimized biosynthetic pathway enzyme genes. A type IV noncatalytic chalcone isomerase-like protein and a synthetic protein scaffold system were employed to enhance the metabolic channeling of key pathway enzymes. Subsequently, yeast metabolism was fine-tuned to balance precursor supply, and cofactor engineering strategies were implemented to increase nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate hydrogen (NADPH) availability, thereby ensuring the catalytic efficiency of the key enzyme chalcone reductase. Results: The engineered strain Y21-2 achieved a 24.4-fold increase in isoliquiritigenin titer compared to the original strain. Additionally, the proportion of the by-product naringenin chalcone was reduced by 67.8%, marking the first instance in which the ratio of C-5 hydroxylated by-products was minimized to 10.4% during the microbial synthesis of 5-deoxyflavones. Conclusion: This work provides a valuable reference for the efficient and sustainable production of isoliquiritigenin, laying a solid foundation for further pathway optimization and the biotechnological synthesis of other high-value natural 5-deoxyflavones.
2.Occupational health literacy among key populations in the tertiary industry in Lu'an City
LIU Lei ; CHENG Tingting ; QIAN Chunsheng ; HUANG Rui ; LI Ting ; TANG Kun ; WEI Dong ; SU Yiwen ; LI Haowei ; LI Pengfei
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(11):1179-1183
Objective:
To analyze the occupational health literacy (OHL) level and its influencing factors among key populations in the tertiary industry in Lu'an City, Anhui Province, so as to provide a basis for developing targeted health interventions and improving regional occupational health policies.
Methods:
A stratified cluster random sampling method was employed to select five categories of key populations from the tertiary industry in Lu'an City as study subjects from August to September 2024. Data on gender, age, education level, and OHL were collected through the National OHL Monitoring Questionnaire for Key Populations. The OHL levels were analyzed, and influencing factors of OHL levels among key populations were analyzed using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 1 243 individuals were surveyed, comprising 700 (56.32%) males and 543 (43.68%) females. The median age was 42.00 (interquartile range, 17.00) years. There were 609 individuals with OHL, and the OHL level was 48.99%. The OHL levels in fundamental knowledge of occupational health protection, healthy work styles and behaviors, knowledge of occupational health laws, and basic skills for occupational health protection were 84.71%, 60.34%, 43.93%, and 37.09%, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that educational level (primary school and below, OR=0.149, 95%CI: 0.064-0.344; junior high school, OR=0.340, 95%CI: 0.184-0.629; high school, OR=0.408, 95%CI: 0.230-0.723), average monthly personal income (3 000-<5 000 yuan, OR=1.655, 95%CI: 1.092-2.508; 5 000-<7 000 yuan, OR=2.195, 95%CI: 1.302-3.699; ≥7 000 yuan, OR=2.062, 95%CI: 1.016-4.183), employer nature (private enterprises, OR=2.992, 95%CI: 1.569-5.443), and industry category (education, OR=3.423, 95%CI: 1.407-8.327; courier / food delivery services, OR=0.459, 95%CI: 0.268-0.787; healthcare, OR=7.539, 95%CI: 3.255-17.461) were statistically associated with the OHL level among key population.
Conclusion
The OHL level among key population in the tertiary industry of Lu'an City can be further enhanced, with educational level, average monthly personal income, employer nature, and industry category identified as the primary influencing factors.
3.Targeted therapeutic strategies for infectious pneumonia:immunocyte-derived biomimetic nano-drug delivery systems
Hao TIAN ; Qi BA ; Wei GONG ; Yuli WANG ; Yang YANG ; Chunsheng GAO ; Meiyan YANG
Military Medical Sciences 2025;49(8):617-623
Infectious pneumonia caused by bacteria,viruses,or other pathogenic microorganisms remains a huge threat to human health.Immunocyte-derived biomimetic nano-drug delivery systems can be used for drug delivery by taking advantage of the natural anti-inflammatory effect of immune cells and thus show great potential in lung-targeted therapy.This review begins by introducing different types of immune cells in the lung.The preparation methods of immunocyte-derived biomimetic nano-drug delivery systems and their applications in bacterial pneumonia,viral pneumonia,acute respiratory distress syndrome and cytokine storms are also reviewed.The review is expected to provide data for the targeted therapy of infectious pneumonia.
4.2023 China minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery statistics and future development thinking
Yao WANG ; Ye YANG ; Shuyang LU ; Zhe ZHENG ; Nianguo DONG ; Huiming GUO ; Song XUE ; Liming LIU ; Yingqiang GUO ; Xuezeng XU ; Lai WEI ; Chunsheng WANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;41(6):321-327
Objective:Committee of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery(CMICS) conducts an annual summary of minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery procedures performed throughout the country, which includes a comprehensive survey of the total number of minimally invasive procedures by region and the distribution of minimally invasive procedures by hospital. Since CMICS first published the 2018-2019 China Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery Data White Paper in 2020, the report has received great attention from peers within and outside the industry. In this statistical report, CMICS will focus on publishing the data related to minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery in China from 2021 to 2023 for reference and use by industry peers.
5.Evaluation the clinical efficacy of vitrectomy for diabetic retinopathy by optical coherence tomography angiography(OCTA)
WULAN ; Chang WEI ; Yingzhen LI ; Chunsheng LUAN
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(8):1078-1082
Objective OCTA analysis was employed to assess the alterations in retinal microcirculation following vitrectomy in patients with diabetic retinopathy.Methods The clinical data of 60 eyes from 60 diabetic retinopathy patients who accepted vitrectomy from Mar.2022 to May.2024 in Daqing Oilfield General Hospital were analyzed prospectively.The preoperative and postoperative outcomes of best corrected visual acuity(BCVA),intraocular pres-sure(IOP),and optical coherence tomography angiography(OCTA)were compared at baseline,as well as at 1 day,1 week,1 month,and 3 months following surgery.Results There was statistically significant differences in IOP between preoperative and postoperative 1 day and 1 week(P<0.01).There were significant differences in BCVA and CMT observed prior to surgery,as well as at 1 day,1 week,1 month,and 3 months post-surgery(P<0.01).FAZ and RPC exhibited significant differences prior to surgery,as well as at 1 week,1 month,and 3 months postoperatively(P<0.01).The SVD,DVD,and RNFL exhibited significant differences prior to surgery and at 1 month and 3 months postoperatively(P<0.01).Conclusions Vitrectomy can substantially enhance the visual acuity of patients with DR,and this improvement tends to stabilize approximately one month post-surgery,potential-ly correlating with the stability of central macular thickness(CMT)observed in patients at that time.The procedure can significantly decrease intraocular pressure in patients,and FAZ along with the radial peripapillary capillaries(RPC)in the macular region exhibited earlier improvement postoperatively.
6.Analysis of risk factors for delayed bleeding after colon polypectomy
Wei WANG ; Fanfan PANG ; Chunsheng PAN
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(5):514-518
Objective To analyze the risk factors of delayed bleeding after colonic polyp resection.Methods 700 patients with colonic polyps admitted to General medical treatment Hanzhong 3201 hospital from January 2022 to May 2023 were included as the research object,and all patients were treated with colonoscopy polypectomy.According to whether Post-procedural bleeding(PPB)occurred after operation,they were divided into two groups:the group with PPB occurrence(n=85 cases)and the group without PPB occurrence(n=615 cases).The general data,clinical data and operation-related data of the two groups were analyzed by univariate analysis.Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors of postoperative PPB,and receiver operating characteristic curve was drawn to analyze the predictive value of risk factors.Results 700 patients in this study were all treated by colon polypectomy,and 85 patients(12.14%)developed PPB within 30 days after operation,that is,the incidence of PPB in this study was 12.14%.There was significant difference in sex,age,hypertension and treatment history of thrombosis between the two groups(P<0.05).There was significant difference in the morphology,diameter and surgical methods between the two groups(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that polyp morphology(stalk),polyp diameter(>1 cm),Endoscopic mucosal resection(EMR)and Endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)were the risk factors for postoperative PPB(P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the area under curve of polypoid-shaped is 0.653,95%CI is 0.616-0.688,the AUC of polyp-diameter is 0.741,95%CI is 0.707-0.773;and in the way of operation,the AUC of argon plasma coagulation/ESD is 0.730,95%CI is 0.713-0.802,the AUC of EMR/ESD is 0.541,95%CI is 0.498-0.584,the AUC of APC/EMR is 0.604 and 95%CI is 0.565-0.641.Conclusion Polyp pedicled,diameter>1 cm,EMR and ESD are the risk factors for postoperative PPB.
7.Outcome Impact of Quantitative Flow Ratio-guided Revascularization in Elderly Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Undergoing Valve Surgery
Fang ZHANG ; Wei GAO ; Wenshuo WANG ; Jinying ZHOU ; Jingpu WANG ; Qiyu ZHANG ; Rende XU ; Chunsheng WANG ; Chenguang LI ; Junbo GE
Chinese Circulation Journal 2025;40(9):878-884
Objectives:This study aimed to investigate the impact of quantitative flow ratio(QFR)-guided revascularization on outcome of elderly patients with coronary artery disease(CAD)undergoing valve surgery.Methods:We retrospectively analyzed 750 consecutive patients with angiographically confirmed CAD(≥50%stenosis)who underwent valve surgery at Zhongshan Hospital,Fudan University,between January 2016 and December 2021.According to the patients'ages,they were divided into the younger group(age<70 years old,n=532)and the elderly group(age≥70 years old,n=218).Revascularization strategies were evaluated using anatomical(angiography-based)and functional(QFR-based)criteria.Anatomical complete revascularization(CR)was defined as bypass grafting for all lesions with≥70%diameter stenosis in major coronary arteries or≥50%stenosis in the left main coronary artery.Functional CR referred bypass grafting for all lesions with QFR≤0.80.Incomplete revascularization(ICR)was defined as failure to meet CR criteria.According to the anatomical and functional definitions,the younger group and the elderly group were further divided into the incomplete revascularization subgroup and the complete revascularization subgroup respectively.Major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE),including death,myocardial infarction,repeat revascularization,and stroke,were assessed as the composite endpoint.Results:Over a follow-up of(3.7±1.8)years,the overall MACE rate was 13.3%.The younger group exhibited significantly lower MACE rates than the elderly group(10.7%vs.19.7%,P=0.001).In the younger group,anatomical ICR did not increase MACE risk(HR=1.46,95%CI:0.81-2.62,P=0.164),whereas functional ICR significantly increased MACE risk(HR=2.27,95%CI:1.24-4.15,P=0.001).In the elderly group,neither anatomical ICR(HR=1.22,95%CI:0.62-2.41,P=0.540)nor functional ICR(HR=1.52,95%CI:0.78-2.96,P=0.172)was associated with increased MACE risk.Conclusions:In patients undergoing valve surgery with CAD,functional ICR correlated with adverse outcomes in the younger group,whereas neither anatomical nor functional ICR significantly affected prognosis in elderly patients.These findings suggest that a moderately conservative revascularization strategy may be more appropriate for elderly populations.
8.Evaluation the clinical efficacy of vitrectomy for diabetic retinopathy by optical coherence tomography angiography(OCTA)
WULAN ; Chang WEI ; Yingzhen LI ; Chunsheng LUAN
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(8):1078-1082
Objective OCTA analysis was employed to assess the alterations in retinal microcirculation following vitrectomy in patients with diabetic retinopathy.Methods The clinical data of 60 eyes from 60 diabetic retinopathy patients who accepted vitrectomy from Mar.2022 to May.2024 in Daqing Oilfield General Hospital were analyzed prospectively.The preoperative and postoperative outcomes of best corrected visual acuity(BCVA),intraocular pres-sure(IOP),and optical coherence tomography angiography(OCTA)were compared at baseline,as well as at 1 day,1 week,1 month,and 3 months following surgery.Results There was statistically significant differences in IOP between preoperative and postoperative 1 day and 1 week(P<0.01).There were significant differences in BCVA and CMT observed prior to surgery,as well as at 1 day,1 week,1 month,and 3 months post-surgery(P<0.01).FAZ and RPC exhibited significant differences prior to surgery,as well as at 1 week,1 month,and 3 months postoperatively(P<0.01).The SVD,DVD,and RNFL exhibited significant differences prior to surgery and at 1 month and 3 months postoperatively(P<0.01).Conclusions Vitrectomy can substantially enhance the visual acuity of patients with DR,and this improvement tends to stabilize approximately one month post-surgery,potential-ly correlating with the stability of central macular thickness(CMT)observed in patients at that time.The procedure can significantly decrease intraocular pressure in patients,and FAZ along with the radial peripapillary capillaries(RPC)in the macular region exhibited earlier improvement postoperatively.
9.Analysis of risk factors for delayed bleeding after colon polypectomy
Wei WANG ; Fanfan PANG ; Chunsheng PAN
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(5):514-518
Objective To analyze the risk factors of delayed bleeding after colonic polyp resection.Methods 700 patients with colonic polyps admitted to General medical treatment Hanzhong 3201 hospital from January 2022 to May 2023 were included as the research object,and all patients were treated with colonoscopy polypectomy.According to whether Post-procedural bleeding(PPB)occurred after operation,they were divided into two groups:the group with PPB occurrence(n=85 cases)and the group without PPB occurrence(n=615 cases).The general data,clinical data and operation-related data of the two groups were analyzed by univariate analysis.Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors of postoperative PPB,and receiver operating characteristic curve was drawn to analyze the predictive value of risk factors.Results 700 patients in this study were all treated by colon polypectomy,and 85 patients(12.14%)developed PPB within 30 days after operation,that is,the incidence of PPB in this study was 12.14%.There was significant difference in sex,age,hypertension and treatment history of thrombosis between the two groups(P<0.05).There was significant difference in the morphology,diameter and surgical methods between the two groups(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that polyp morphology(stalk),polyp diameter(>1 cm),Endoscopic mucosal resection(EMR)and Endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)were the risk factors for postoperative PPB(P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the area under curve of polypoid-shaped is 0.653,95%CI is 0.616-0.688,the AUC of polyp-diameter is 0.741,95%CI is 0.707-0.773;and in the way of operation,the AUC of argon plasma coagulation/ESD is 0.730,95%CI is 0.713-0.802,the AUC of EMR/ESD is 0.541,95%CI is 0.498-0.584,the AUC of APC/EMR is 0.604 and 95%CI is 0.565-0.641.Conclusion Polyp pedicled,diameter>1 cm,EMR and ESD are the risk factors for postoperative PPB.
10.Outcome Impact of Quantitative Flow Ratio-guided Revascularization in Elderly Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Undergoing Valve Surgery
Fang ZHANG ; Wei GAO ; Wenshuo WANG ; Jinying ZHOU ; Jingpu WANG ; Qiyu ZHANG ; Rende XU ; Chunsheng WANG ; Chenguang LI ; Junbo GE
Chinese Circulation Journal 2025;40(9):878-884
Objectives:This study aimed to investigate the impact of quantitative flow ratio(QFR)-guided revascularization on outcome of elderly patients with coronary artery disease(CAD)undergoing valve surgery.Methods:We retrospectively analyzed 750 consecutive patients with angiographically confirmed CAD(≥50%stenosis)who underwent valve surgery at Zhongshan Hospital,Fudan University,between January 2016 and December 2021.According to the patients'ages,they were divided into the younger group(age<70 years old,n=532)and the elderly group(age≥70 years old,n=218).Revascularization strategies were evaluated using anatomical(angiography-based)and functional(QFR-based)criteria.Anatomical complete revascularization(CR)was defined as bypass grafting for all lesions with≥70%diameter stenosis in major coronary arteries or≥50%stenosis in the left main coronary artery.Functional CR referred bypass grafting for all lesions with QFR≤0.80.Incomplete revascularization(ICR)was defined as failure to meet CR criteria.According to the anatomical and functional definitions,the younger group and the elderly group were further divided into the incomplete revascularization subgroup and the complete revascularization subgroup respectively.Major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE),including death,myocardial infarction,repeat revascularization,and stroke,were assessed as the composite endpoint.Results:Over a follow-up of(3.7±1.8)years,the overall MACE rate was 13.3%.The younger group exhibited significantly lower MACE rates than the elderly group(10.7%vs.19.7%,P=0.001).In the younger group,anatomical ICR did not increase MACE risk(HR=1.46,95%CI:0.81-2.62,P=0.164),whereas functional ICR significantly increased MACE risk(HR=2.27,95%CI:1.24-4.15,P=0.001).In the elderly group,neither anatomical ICR(HR=1.22,95%CI:0.62-2.41,P=0.540)nor functional ICR(HR=1.52,95%CI:0.78-2.96,P=0.172)was associated with increased MACE risk.Conclusions:In patients undergoing valve surgery with CAD,functional ICR correlated with adverse outcomes in the younger group,whereas neither anatomical nor functional ICR significantly affected prognosis in elderly patients.These findings suggest that a moderately conservative revascularization strategy may be more appropriate for elderly populations.


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