1.Restoration of osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in mice inhibited by cyclophosphamide with psoralen
Chenglong WANG ; Zhilie YANG ; Junli CHANG ; Yongjian ZHAO ; Dongfeng ZHAO ; Weiwei DAI ; Hongjin WU ; Jie ZHANG ; Libo WANG ; Ying XIE ; Dezhi TANG ; Yongjun WANG ; Yanping YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(1):16-23
BACKGROUND:Psoralen has a strong anti-osteoporotic activity and may have a restorative effect on chemotherapy-induced osteoporosis. OBJECTIVE:To explore the restorative effect of psoralen on the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in mice inhibited by cyclophosphamide and its mechanism. METHODS:C57BL/6 mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were isolated and cultured.Effect of psoralen on viability of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells was detected by MTT assay.Osteogenic induction combined with alkaline phosphatase staining was used to determine the optimal dose of psoralen to restore the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells inhibited by cyclophosphamide.The mRNA expression levels of Runx2,alkaline phosphatase,Osteocalcin,osteoprotegerin,and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related genes Wnt1,Wnt4,Wnt10b,β-catenin,and c-MYC were measured by RT-qPCR at different time points under the intervention with psoralen.The protein expression of osteogenic specific transcription factor Runx2 and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway related genes Active β-catenin,DKK1,c-MYC,and Cyclin D1 was determined by western blot assay at different time points under the intervention with psoralen. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)There was no significant effect of different concentrations of psoralen on the viability of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells.The best recovery of the inhibition of osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells caused by cyclophosphamide was under the intervention of psoralen at a concentration of 200 μmol/L.(2)Psoralen reversed the reduction in osteogenic differentiation marker genes Runx2,alkaline phosphatase,Osteocalcin and osteoprotegerin mRNA expression and Runx2 protein expression in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells caused by cyclophosphamide conditioned medium.(3)Psoralen reversed the decrease in Wnt/β-catenin pathway-related genes Wnt4,β-catenin,c-MYC mRNA and Active β-catenin,c-MYC,and Cyclin D1 protein expression and the increase in DKK1 protein expression in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells caused by cyclophosphamide conditioned medium.(4)The results showed that cyclophosphamide inhibited osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in mice,and psoralen had a restorative effect on it.The best intervention effect was achieved at a concentration of 200 μmol/L psoralen,and this protective effect might be related to the activation of Wnt4/β-catenin signaling pathway by psoralen.
2.Epidemiological Characteristics and infection sources of cholera in China from 2005 to 2024
Fengfeng LIU ; Yang SONG ; Yao YI ; Jingyun ZHANG ; Siping HUANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Weili LIANG ; Liping WANG ; Yanping ZHANG ; Biao KAN ; Zhaorui CHANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(6):877-883
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and infection sources of cholera in China from 2005 to 2024.Methods:A total of 2 066 cholera cases were included in the study, which were obtained from the China Disease Control and Prevention Information System (CDPCIS) of China CDC. The information on cholera clusters was downloaded from the National Public Health Emergency Event Surveillance System (PHEESS) of China CDC. A total of 128 cholera clusters were included and analyzed in this study. The epidemiological characteristics and infection sources of cholera were analyzed. The Jointpoint model was applied to analyze the incidence trend, and annual percentage change (APC) was also quantified.Results:From 2005 to 2024, a total of 2 066 cholera cases were reported, with an average of 103 cases reported annually. Specifically, the incidence showed a marked downward trend from 2004 to 2015 ( APC=-26.78%, P=0.006). During 2015-2024, the disease remained at low endemic levels, with an average of 18 reported cases annually ( APC=-2.68%, P=0.807). Cholera peak season was from May to October. A total of 24 provinces reported cholera cases, which were mainly distributed in Zhejiang, Fujian, Beijing, Jiangsu, Anhui, Guangdong, and Hainan provinces, accounting for 78.03% of the total cases. Pathogen surveillance indicated an alternating prevalence of Vibrio cholerae serogroups O1 and O139 among laboratory-confirmed cases between 2005 and 2024. There was a disparity in the dominant serogroup of Vibrio cholerae by region. The results from 128 cholera clusters indicated that cholera outbreaks frequently occurred in rural banquets (64.84%), followed by regular restaurants (13.28%). Among these, 63 clusters (49.22%) with identified infection sources indicated that foodborne transmission (95.24%) was the primary mode of cholera transmission, which mainly through seafood and aquatic products, such as soft-shelled turtles, shrimp and shellfish. The characteristics of cholera clusters caused by Vibrio cholerae serogroups O1 and O139 showed statistically significant differences in scale, attack rate, place of residence, setting, and infection source ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Cholera incidence has remained consistently low since 2015 in China, mainly in sporadic cases. Rural gatherings (e.g., wedding banquets) are the main settings for cholera clusters. The main infection sources are predominantly caused by cross-contamination due to improper processing practices of aquatic products, such as soft-shelled turtles.
3.Sensitive Detection of Nitrofurazone by Electrochemical Sensor Based on Platinum Nanoparticles Functionalized Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks-derived Porous Carbon and Carbon Nanotubes
Tong CHANG ; Feng-Lin ZHANG ; Mei-Jie GUO ; Yi-Yan BAI ; Jian-Fang QIN ; Hai-Ying YANG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2025;53(11):1908-1920,中插49-中插52
Nitrofurazone(NFZ)is an antibiotic that is used as a veterinary drug in aquaculture.NFZ abuse can lead to a series of environmental and health issues,making it crucial to establish a rapid and highly sensitive method for NFZ detection.In this study,platinum nanoparticle(PtNPs)-loaded zeolitic imidazolate framework(ZIF-8)was used as a precursor,and PtNPs functionalized nitrogen doped porous carbon(NC)was obtained through pyrolysis.Pt@NC was combined with multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)and cast onto a glassy carbon electrode(GCE)surface to construct an electroch-emical sensor.Electrochemical tests revealed that Pt@NC/WCNT/GCE exhibited an electrochemical active area of 0.066 cm2 and a heterogeneous electron transfer rate constant(k0)of 2.03×10-3 cm/s,which were higher than other materials.Compared with the electrodes modified by other materials,the NFZ generated the highest peak current of irreversible reduction peak on the Pt@NC/WCNT/GCE electrode.In comparison with Pt@ZIF-8/WCNT/GCE,after pyrolysis and carbonization treatment,the reduction current of NFZ increased by 2.19 times,and the reduction peak potential shifted positively by 19 mV simultaneously.When compared with NC/WCNT/GCE,the PtNPs in the composite material enhanced the NFZ current by 4.25 times.Additionally,the experimental conditions for detecting NFZ using the sensor were optimized,including the carbonization temperature of Pt@ZIF-8,ratio of Pt@NC to CNT,loading amount of the modified material,and electrolyte pH.Under the optimized conditions,the sensor demonstrated a linear detection range for NFZ of 0.20-240 μmol/L,a sensitivity of 9.995 μA/((μmol/L)?cm2)and a limit of detection(LOD)of 0.06 μmol/L.The sensor exhibited excellent anti-interference capability,good reproducibility,and stability,with spiked recoveries for NFZ in water samples ranging from 94.6%to 105.6%.This study provided a novel electrochemical sensing approach for NFZ detection.
4.Rapid health technology assessment of insulin icodec for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Jie LI ; Hong LI ; Guanji CHEN ; Xiaoyan CHANG ; Xiang YANG ; Zhitao JIANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(22):2856-2861
OBJECTIVE To comprehensively evaluate the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of insulin icodec in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), providing evidence-based guidance for new drug selection in hospital and clinical medication decision-making. METHODS PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP and foreign health technology assessment (HTA) websites were searched by using rapid health technology assessment from inception to 15 July 2025 for systematic reviews/meta-analyses, pharmacoeconomic studies, and HTA reports on insulin icodec in the treatment of T2DM. After data extraction and quality assessment, the findings of the included studies were analyzed descriptively. RESULTS Ten systematic reviews/meta-analyses and three pharmacoeconomic studies were included. Among them, 4 systematic reviews/meta-analyses were of high quality; the overall quality of the 3 pharmacoeconomic studies was relatively good. Regarding efficacy, insulin icodec was superior to once-daily basal insulin in reducing glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and in achieving the target of HbA1c<7% (P<0.05). No significant differences were observed between icodec insulin and comparators in lowering fasting plasma glucose (P>0.05). For safety, insulin icodec did not increase the incidence of any adverse events (AEs), serious AEs, clinically significant hypoglycemia (random glucose<3 mmol/L), injection-site reactions, or allergic reactions, compared with once-daily basal insulin overall (P> 0.05); however, insulin icodec was associated with a significant increase in body weight (P<0.05). Domestic economic evaluations indicated that insulin icodec was more cost-effective than insulin glargine and insulin degludec when its annual costs were in the range of 784.90-1 145.96 and 597.66-736.34 US dollars, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Insulin icodec demonstrates favorable efficacy and safety profiles in the treatment of T2DM; however, attention should be paid to the risk of weight gain. Under China’s healthcare system, insulin icodec demonstrates greater economic value only when the patient’s weekly required basal insulin dose falls within a specific range,and clinical practice requires individualization.
5.Roles and mechanisms of TRIM family proteins in the regulation of bone metabolism.
Jing YANG ; Rui-Qi HUANG ; Ke XU ; Mian-Mian YANG ; Xue-Jie YI ; Bo CHANG ; Ting-Ting YAO
Acta Physiologica Sinica 2025;77(3):472-482
Tripartite motif-containing (TRIM) family proteins are crucial E3 ubiquitin ligases that have garnered significant attention for their regulatory roles in bone metabolism in recent years. This article reviews the function and regulatory mechanisms of TRIM family proteins in bone metabolism, focusing on their dual roles in bone formation and resorption. It also provides a detailed analysis of signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms by which TRIM family members regulate the activities of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Research findings suggest that modulating the expression or activity of TRIM family proteins could be beneficial for treating bone diseases such as osteoporosis. This review highlights the molecular mechanisms of TRIM family members in bone physiology and pathology, aiming to provide theoretical basis and scientific guidance for developing novel therapeutic strategies for bone diseases.
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Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/physiology*
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Bone and Bones/metabolism*
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Tripartite Motif Proteins/physiology*
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Osteoclasts/metabolism*
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Osteoblasts/metabolism*
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Signal Transduction/physiology*
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Osteogenesis/physiology*
6.Constructing core outcome set for clinical research on traditional Chinese medicine treatment of post-stroke aphasia.
Ya-Nan MA ; Min-Jie XU ; Yu-Ai YANG ; Jian CHEN ; Qiao-Sheng REN ; Ying LI ; Jing-Ling CHANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(1):238-253
According to the principle and current domestic and international construction processes of core outcome set(COS) and the characteristics of post-stroke aphasia, this study built COS with evidence-based support for traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) treatment of post-stroke aphasia. Firstly, a comprehensive review was conducted on the articles about the TCM treatment of post-stroke aphasia that were published in the four major Chinese databases, three major English databases, and three clinical registration centers over the past five years. The articles were analyzed and summarized, on the basis of which the main part of the COS for clinical research on the TCM treatment of post-stroke aphasia was formed. Secondly, clinical doctors and related nursing personnel were interviewed, and important outcome indicators in the clinical diagnosis and treatment process were supplemented to form a pool of core outcome indicators. Two rounds of Delphi surveys were carried out to score the importance of the core outcome indicators in the pool. Finally, a consensus meeting of experts was held to establish the COS for clinical research on the TCM treatment of post-stroke aphasia. The final COS included a total of 268 studies [236 randomized controlled trials(RCTs), 21 Meta-analysis, and 11 clinical registration protocols] and 20 open questionnaire survey results. After two rounds of Delphi surveys, a total of 14 outcome indicators and their corresponding measurement tools were included in the expert consensus meeting. The final expert consensus meeting determined the COS for post-stroke aphasia, which included 9 indicator domains and 12 outcome indicators.
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Aphasia/therapy*
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Stroke/complications*
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Treatment Outcome
7.Genetic diversity analysis and DNA fingerprinting of Artemisia argyi germplasm resources based on EST-SSR molecular markers.
Yu-Yang MA ; Chang-Jie CHEN ; Ming-Xing WANG ; Yan FANG ; Yu-Huan MIAO ; Da-Hui LIU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(9):2356-2364
This study investigates the genetic diversity and evolutionary relationships of different Artemisia argyi germplasm resources to provide a basis for germplasm identification, variety selection, and resource protection. A total of 192 germplasm resources of A. argyi were studied, and EST-based simple sequence repeat(EST-SSR) primers were designed based on transcriptomic data of A. argyi. Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) amplification was performed on these resources, followed by fluorescence capillary electrophoresis to detect genetic diversity and construct DNA fingerprints. From 197 pairs of primers designed, 28 pairs with polymorphic and clear bands were selected. A total of 278 alleles were detected, with an average of 9.900 0 alleles per primer pair and an average effective number of alleles of 1.407 2. The Shannon's diversity index(I) for the A. argyi germplasm resources ranged from 0.148 1 to 0.418 0, with an average of 0.255 7. The polymorphism information content(PIC) ranged from 0.454 5 to 0.878 0, with an average of 0.766 9, showing high polymorphism. Cluster analysis divided the A. argyi germplasm resources into three major groups: Group Ⅰ contained 136 germplasm samples, Group Ⅱ contained 45, and Group Ⅲ contained 11. Principal component analysis also divided the resources into three groups, which was generally consistent with the clustering results. Mantel test results showed that the genetic variation in A. argyi populations was to some extent influenced by geographic distance, but the effect was minimal. Structure analysis showed that 190 germplasm materials had Q≥ 0.6, indicating that these germplasm materials had a relatively homogeneous genetic origin. Furthermore, 8 core primer pairs were selected from the 28 designed primers, which could distinguish various germplasm types. Using these 8 core primers, DNA fingerprints for the 192 A. argyi germplasm resources were successfully constructed. EST-SSR molecular markers can be used to study the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of A. argyi, providing theoretical support for the identification and molecular-assisted breeding of A. argyi germplasm resources.
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Microsatellite Repeats
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Genetic Variation
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DNA Fingerprinting
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Polymorphism, Genetic
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Genetic Markers
8.Application of RAA-CRISPR dual-mode platform in rapid detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Hongzhao YANG ; Jie LUO ; Kai CHANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(22):2698-2703,2709
Objective To establish a dual-mode detection platform for Mycoplasma pneumoniae(MP)based on recombinase aided amplification(RAA),CRISPR/Cas12a,and lateral flow immunochromatographic assay(LFIA).Methods RAA primers and crRNA were designed to target the conserved region of the MP P1 gene.Key parameters including RAA reaction time,core component concentrations of the CRISPR/Cas12a system,and CRISPR reaction time were systematically optimized.The analytical performance of the platform was evaluated via dual-mode of real-time fluorescence monitoring and LFIA naked-eye visual interpretation.Sensitivity was assessed using serially diluted MP plasmid templates(10-1-105 copy/μL),specificity against seven respiratory pathogens,including Mycoplasma hominis and Chlamydia pneumoniae,and clinical concord-ance with 25 throat swab samples validated by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(qPCR)as the gold standard.Results The optimal reaction conditions of the established RAA-CRISPR dual-mode platform were determined as follows:RAA reaction time of 15 min,Cas12a concentration of 80 nmol/L,crRNA concentration of 90 nmol/L,and CRISPR reaction time of 40 min.The limit of detection(LOD)for the fluorescence mode was 1 copy/μL with a detection rate of 98.3%(59/60,95%CI:94.7%-99.8%).For the LFIA mode,the LOD was 1 copy/μL with a detection rate of 96.7%(58/60,95%CI:88.4%-99.5%).No cross-reactivity was observed with any tested pathogens.Clinical validation results showed that the platform's detection re-suits were consistent with qPCR,with sensitivity,specificity,and overall agreement all reaching 100.0%.The detection time was relatively short,with the total detection time lasting no more than 55 minutes.Conclusion The established RAA-CRISPR dual-mode platform combines ultrasensitivity,visual interpretation,and operational simplicity,can provide an efficient solution for point-of-care testing(POCT)of MP infections at primary healthcare settings.
9.Prognostic comparison between pulmonary metastasectomy and combination immunotherapy with targeted molecular therapies for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with pulmonary metastasis:A propensity score matching analysis
Juxian SUN ; Chang LIU ; Xiandong TAO ; Yu YANG ; Hai JIN ; Shuqun CHENG ; Huazheng SHI ; Maolin YAN ; Jie SHI
Liver Research 2025;9(1):29-35
Background and aims:Advanced hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)with pulmonary metastasis(PM)has a poor prognosis,and optimal treatment strategies remain controversial.This study aimed to compare the long-term outcomes of patients with advanced HCC with PM who were treated with resection of pul-monary metastases versus those treated with targeted therapies combined with immunotherapy.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the medical records of HCC patients with PM who underwent either pulmonary metastasectomy or immunotherapy combined with targeted therapies at the Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital,Changhai Hospital of Shanghai,Fujian Provincial Hospital,and West China Hospital of Sichuan University from September 2013 to October 2022.One-to-one propensity score matching(PSM)was employed to control the influence of potential confounders,and the survival outcomes were compared.Results:A total of 119 HCC patients with PM were included in this study.The overall survival(OS)of patients who underwent pulmonary metastasectomy was significantly longer than that of patients who received immunotherapy targeted combinations(OS:1-year,80.0%vs.59.3%;2-year,31.7%vs.20.3%;3-year,20.0%vs.0;P<0.001).After PSM,the long-term prognosis of the pulmonary metastasectomy group remained significantly better than that of the immunotherapy combination group(OS:1-year,87.0%vs.69.6%;2-year,34.8%vs.30.4%;3-year,21.7%vs.0;P=0.005).Multivariate analysis revealed that treat-ment allocation(hazard ratio(HR)=2.177,95%confidence interval(CI)=1.068-4.439)and hepatic tumor T stage(HR=2.342,95%CI=1.209-4.538)were independent risk factors for OS.Conclusions:Pulmonary metastasectomy was associated with improved survival compared to immu-notherapy combined with targeted therapies and may represent an optimal treatment option for highly selected HCC patients with resectable PM.
10.Correlation between brain abnormal glucose metabolism and striatal dopaminergic neuron damage in early-stage Parkinson disease patients
Shaung LI ; Shaozhen YAN ; Weizhao LU ; Tianbin SONG ; Chang YANG ; Chun ZHANG ; Jie LU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(1):35-39
Objective To observe the correlation between brain abnormal glucose metabolism and striatal dopaminergic neuron damage in early-stage Parkinson disease(PD)patients.Methods Thirty-two early-stage PD patients(PD group)and 18 healthy individuals(control group)were prospectively enrolled,and 18F-FDG and 18F-9-fluoropropyl-(+)-dihydrotetrabenazine(18 F-FP-DTBZ)PET/MR brain imaging were performed.The degrees of uptake were compared between groups,and the correlation between brain abnormal glucose metabolism and striatal dopaminergic neuron damage was analyzed.Results Compared with control group,18F-FDG PET showed that in PD group glucose metabolism decreased in bilateral frontal and parietal lobes but increased in bilateral putamen,pons and bilateral cerebellum(all P<0.05),while18 F-FP-DTBZ PET showed that in PD group glucose metabolism decreased in bilateral caudate nucleus,anterior putamen and posterior putamen(all P<0.05).In PD group,the mean standard uptake value(SUVmean)of putamen was positively correlated with the standard uptake value ratio(SUVR)of contralateral caudate nucleus(r=0.305,P=0.014),while SUVmean of frontal cortex was positively correlated with SUVR of contralateral and symptomatic caudate nucleus(r=0.352,0.324,both P<0.05)as well as anterior putamen(r=0.300,0.314,both P<0.05),SUVmean of the partial cortex in parietal lobe was positively correlated with SUVR of contralateral and symptomatic caudate nucleus and contralateral anterior putamen(r=0.329,0.303,0.330,all P<0.05).Conclusion Brain abnormal glucose metabolism had certain correlation with striatal dopaminergic neuron damage in early-stage PD patients.

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