1.Research progress on sRNA regulation of mosquito metabolic detoxification enzyme gene expression
WU Jiahui ; SONG Xiao ; PENG Hui ; GONG Maoqing
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(7):766-
Abstract: With the development of molecular biology, non-coding sRNA has been found to play an important regulatory role in gene expression and protein activity, affecting various biological pathways including mosquito resistance against insecticides. Understanding the molecular regulatory mechanisms of drug resistance is essential for controlling mosquitoes, , of which metabolic resistance being the most critical mechanism, mainly referring to the high expression of metabolic detoxification enzyme-related genes (especially the cytochrome P450 enzyme system) in mosquitoes. On the basis of verification of insecticide resistance-related genes, further research on the correlation between sRNA and mosquito resistance-related genes provides new ideas and directions for further exploring the mechanism of mosquito resistance. The study of mosquito metabolic resistance mechanism is of great significance for the control of vector mosquitoes, drug resistance monitoring and novel insecticide development. This article reviews the progress of research on the resistance genes, sRNAs biosynthesis, genes involved in regulating mosquito metabolic detoxification enzymes and their applications.
2.Correlation Study Between Aspirin Resistance and COX1, COX2, TBXA2R Gene Polymorphisms in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
Jingjing XU ; Xiaofang TANG ; Yi YAO ; Na XU ; Jiahui ZHANG ; Yuanliang MA ; Ying SONG ; Jinqing YUAN
Chinese Circulation Journal 2016;31(7):644-648
Objective: To explore aspirin resistance (AR) phenomenon in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) for secondary prevention and to study the relationships between AR and COX1, COX2, TBXA2R gene polymorphisms. Methods: A total of 2881 CAD patients taken aspirin (100 mg/day) in 7 consecutive days were enrolled. Among them, 2 groups were established as AR group, n=166 and Control group, n=200 aspirin sensitive patients. Platelet aggregation function was induced by arachidonic acid (AA), COX1, COX2 and TBXA2R gene polymorphisms were examined by polymerase chain reaction-restricted fragment length polymorphisms (PCR-RFLP) method. Results: The occurrence rate of AR was 5.76% (166/2881). There were 8 tagSNPs locus in 3 genes as in COX1:(rs3842788), (rs4273915), (rs7866582); in: COX2 (rs3218625); in TBXA2R: (rs2238630), (rs2238631), (rs2238633), (rs3786989). The frequencies of wild type, heterozygous genotype and homozygous genotype were similar between 2 groups. Conclusion: The incidence rate of AR is not high in CHD patients with regular aspirin medication; single nucleotide gene polymorphisms of COX1, COX2 and TBXA2R have no obvious correlation to AR.
3.Modification and application of Evans blue-perfused retinal wholemount method in blood-retinal barrier evaluation of diabetic rats
Meng, DONG ; Song, CHEN ; Hongtao, DUAN ; Yuexin, WANG ; Jiahui, KONG ; Zedong, LI ; Yun, WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2015;33(7):606-609
Background Retina fixed flat-mount perfused by Evans blue (EB) is a common method for the evaluation of blood-retinal barrier (BRB).However,previous method is inconvenient for some laboratories because the retinal specimen can not be observed by gereral microscope rather than confocal laser scanning microscope after the fixation.Objective This study was to modify the preparing way of flat-mounted retina in order to obtain transparent specimen for the observation of rat retinal vessels and the evaluation of leakage under the ordinary fluorescence microscope.Methods Forty male SD rats were divided into the control group,diabetes mellitus (DM) 1-month group,DM 3-month group and DM 6-month group according to the random number table.Streptozotocinum (STZ) of 2% dissolved in 0.05 mmol/L sodium citrate-hydrochloric acid buffer was intraperitoneally injected in SD rats to establish DM models,and the equal volume of solvent was injected in the same way in the control rats.One month,three months and six months after injection,EB of 30 g/L was injected via rat femoral vein in the dose of 45 mg/kg.Fifteen minutes after injection of EB,the rats were sacrificed and the retinas were isolated and cut radially to prepare the flat-mounted retinas in PBS immediately and then were dried till the specimens were transparent.The specimens were examined under the fluorescence microscope.The percentage of EB leakage was quantitatively calculated by IPP 6.0 software.All procedures were performed following approval of the institutional animal care and use committee of Tianjin Medical University.Results The retina morphology was normal in the control group,and EB filled the vessels,exhibiting the red fluorescence under the fluorescence microscope.Compared with the control group,retinal background fluorescence was enhanced slightly in the DM 1-month group,and focal leakage of the EB from capillaries and focal dilated vessels were found in the DM 3-month group,further,vascular caliber inequality,retinal hypoperfusion area and a larger number of hyperfluorescence areas were seen in the DM 6-month group.The percentage of leakage area was (0.05 ±0.02) %,(0.27 ±0.06) %,(1.17 ±0.18)% and (4.77 ±0.66)% in the control group,DM 1-month group,DM 3-month group and DM 6-month group,respectively,showing a significant difference among the four groups (F =795.800,P<0.001),and the leakage area was obviously larger in the DM 3-month group and DM 6-month group than that in thecontrol group (q'=10.338,q'=43.475,both at P<0.001).Conclusions Modified EB-perfused retinal wholemount method is easy and helpful for clear visualization of retinal vessel leakage induced by BRB breakdown in the diabetic rats under the common fluorescence microscope.
4.Research progress in mechanism of oxidative stress in alcoholic liver disease
Ting XIA ; Jin ZHANG ; Jiahui YAO ; Yu ZHENG ; Jia SONG ; Min WANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2017;33(10):1353-1356
Harmful substances are produced during the metabolism of alcohol in the human body, which causes liver disease.The mechanism of oxidative stress is the main pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease, which plays a major role in the occurrence and development of alcoholic liver disease.Alcohol-induced oxidative stress mediated by reactive oxygen species(ROS)/reactive nitrogen species(RNS) brings about liver disease via apoptotic signaling pathway and MAPK signaling pathway, and alleviates liver disease through Nrf2 signaling pathway.In this paper, the studies on the mechanism of oxidative stress in alcoholic liver disease are reviewed.
5.Clinical analysis of acute kidney injury in the hospitalized elderly patients
Jing WEN ; Qingli CHENG ; Jiahui ZHAO ; Qiang MA ; Ting SONG ; Sheng LIU ; Xiaodan WANG ; Meihua LI ; Xiaoying ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2012;31(5):386-389
Objective To investigate the incidence,pathogenetic factors,prognosis and correlation factors of acute kidney injury(AKI) in the hospitalized elderly patients. Methods The clinical data of 4781 elderly patients (aged 65 years and over) in our hospital from June 2008 to December 2009 were collected in this study using the hospital information system(HIS).The patients with AKI were picked out and were retrospectively analyzed. Results Among 4781patients,515cases (10.8%) suffered from AKI and the incidence of AKI increased with growing age. Single factorial analysis of etiology showed that infections (39.2%) was the most common causes of AKI.Multifactorial analysis revealed that the major causes of AKI were infections (81.0%),followed by hypovolemia (67.2 % ),nephrotoxic drugs (64.1% ),cardiovascular diseases (32.3 %),respiratory failure(17.7%) and neoplasm (9.5%). Multivariate logistic analysis and cox proportional hazard models indicated multiple organ dysfunction syndrome(MODS),gastrointestinal bleeding,mechanical ventilation and malnutrition were independent risk factors inducing end events such as dialysis or death and influencing time of live. Conclusions There is high incidence of AKI in the elderly hospitalized patient.Infections,hypovolemia,nephrotoxic drugs and cardiovascular diseases are the common causes of AKI.Active treatment of primary diseases,early diagnosis and prevention are beneficial for improving the prognosis of AKI.
6.Safe dose of 650 nm low-power semiconductor laser irradiation in chicken retina
Yipeng WANG ; Song CHEN ; Wenchao YANG ; Jiahui KONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2020;38(7):573-580
Objective:To observe whether there was a chronic light damage after the irradiation of 650 nm semiconductor laser (power 2 mW) in chicken cone-rich-retina and discuss the safety of this laser for retina.Methods:Sixty 1-month-old chicken reared under natural light were divided into a normal control group, an irradiation 3-min group, an irradiation 6-min group and an irradiation 30-min group by using a random number table and 15 for each group.The chicken eyes were irradiated with 650 nm laser for different duration according to a grouping.Relative retina area was measured with optical coherence tomography (OCT) at 1 month (2-month-old chicken), 3 months (4-month-old chicken) and 6 months (7-month-old chicken) after laser irradiation.Chickens were sacrificed by overdose anesthesia and the histopathology of chiken retina was examined by hematoxylin-eosin staining.The apoptosis of the retinal cells was evaluated by TUNEL staining.Chicken retinal homogenate was prepared, and the content of malondialdehyde and activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the retina were detected by TBA method and NBT method, respectively.Western blot was employed to detect the expression of L/M opsin and rhodopsin in the retina.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:In 2-month-old chicken, the molar concentration of malondialdehyde in retina was significantly higher in the irradiation 30-min group compared with the normal control group ( P<0.05). In 4-month-old chicken, the molar concentration of malondialdehyde was statistically higher in the irradiation 6-min group and the irradiation 30-min group in comparison with the normal control group ( P=0.026, 0.003). In 7-month-old chicken, the concentrations of retinal malondialdehyde in the irradiation 3-min group, irradiation 6-min group and irradiation 30-min group were statistically higher than those of the normal control group( P=0.038, 0.032, <0.01). In 7-month-old chicken, the SOD activity and the relative expression of rhodopsin in the retina of the irradiation 30-min group were statistically reduced incomparison with the normal control group (SOD: [140.20±5.99][nmol/s·mg] vs.[160.57±3.13][nmol/s·mg]); Rhodopsin: 0.392±0.065 vs.0.566±0.072) (both at P<0.05). OCT showed that there was no significant difference in relative retinal area within 6 months among the four groups.Histopathological examination showed that the thickness of the retina in each irradiation group was close to the normal control group.TUNEL staining showed that the retinal cells were regularly arranged, and no TUNEL positive staining cells were found in all of the groups. Conclusions:Irradiation of a 650 nm semiconductor laser (2 mW) in chicken's eyes for 6 minutes is safe for retina within 6 months.The lasser irradiation 30 minutes for 6 months results in an increase of free radical content in the retina and a decrease in rhodopsin, suggesting the presence of photo damage.
7.Dilemmas and strategies for collaborative governance of medical preventive integration based on SFIC model
Bei LU ; Chenxiao YANG ; Jiahui QIAO ; Hongwei GUO ; Qiusha LI ; Jia SONG ; Wenqiang YIN
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2023;39(8):626-630
Promoting medical preventive integration and improving its collaborative mechanism is an inevitable requirement for achieving the transformation of China′s medical and health care system from " disease centered" to " people′s health centered" and providing comprehensive and comprehensive health services for the people.This study established a research framework based on the SFIC model on the basis of clarifying the collaborative subjects of medical preventive integration, sorted out the dilemma of medical preventive integration collaborative governance in China from five aspects, including external environment, starting conditions, facilitative leadership, institutional design and collaborative process.In order to break the dilemma of medical preventive integration and promote collaborative governance among multiple subjects, the authors proposed such optimization strategies, including further improving relevant laws, regulations, and policy systems, filling resource gaps, attracting multiple entities to participate, providing reference for promoting China′s medical preventive integration work.
8.Effect of Lactobacillus crispatus on Female Reproductive Tract Health and Its Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Mechanisms
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(1):28-34
Lactobacilli are important colonizing bacteria in female reproductive tract, among which Lactobacillus crispatus is closely associated with reproductive tract health and plays a crucial role in maintaining the vaginal microbiota balance. A decrease in the abundance of Lactobacillus crispatus may be correlated with various female reproductive tract diseases, such as bacterial vaginosis and vulvovaginal candidiasis, and it can even lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as infertility and embryo arrest. This article provides an overview of the basic characteristics of Lactobacillus crispatus, relationship between the decrease of its quantity and reproductive tract diseases, its ability to inhibit pathogenic bacteria such as Candida albicans and Chlamydia trachomatis, and the anti-inflammatory effects of Lactobacillus crispatus. The aim is to provide references for the use of Lactobacillus crispatus in vaginal therapeutics.
9.Mortality trend and age?period?cohort analysis of colorectal cancer among residents in Yangpu District of Shanghai from 1975 to 2014
Longteng MA ; Xue HAN ; Fan YANG ; Shuo WANG ; Jiahui SONG ; Guangwen CAO
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2019;53(5):486-491
Objective To describe the 40?years trend for the mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Shanghai and to estimate the effect of age, period, and birth cohort with Age?Period?Cohort (APC) model. Methods Data on tumor?releated death from 1975 Janurary 1 to 2014 December 31 was derived from the Yangpu District of Shanghai Center for Diseases Prevention and Control tumor registration system. Colonrectal cancer cases (C18.2-C18.9 and C20 in ICD10) were selected for analyses. Crude mortality, age?adjusted mortality, and Average Annual Percent Changes (AAPCs) were calculated for colon cancer and rectal cancer. The difference of AAPCs between male/female and different age groups were tested. An APC model (reference cohort and period were 1900 and 1975, respectively) was constructed to estimate the age?effect, period?effect, and cohort?effect on the colorectal cancer death. Results During 1975-2014, 6 725 cases died of colorectal cancer (the cased of colon and rectal cancer were 3 684 and 3 041, respectively). The crude mortality and age?adjusted mortality of colon cancer was 8.83/100 000 and 6.76/100 000, respectively. The crude mortality and age?adjusted mortality of rectal cancer were 7.32/100 000 and 5.67/100 000, respectively. For population in Yangpu District, the crude mortality and age?adjusted mortality of colon cancer increased with time, and the crude mortality of rectal cancer increased with time (P<0.001). AAPC of the crude mortality rate (5.6%) and age?adjusted mortality rate (2.3%) of colon cancer were higher than those in rectal cancer (3.0% and-0.3%), respectively (both P values<0.001). AAPC of the crude mortality rate (males vs. females was 6.2% vs. 5.0%, P<0.05) and age?adjusted mortality rate (males vs. females was 2.7% vs. 1.7%, P<0.05) of colon cancer were higher in males than in females. APC model indicted that CRC?related death increased with age. During 1901 to 1941, the RR values of cohort effects for colon and rectal cancer death were 1.09-5.57 and from 1.04-2.28, respectively; During 1946 to 1991, the RR values of cohort effects for colon cancer and rectal cancer were 5.51-4.32 and 2.16-0.89. Conclusion From 1975 to 2014, the mortality of CRC in Yangpu District increased gradually, and colon cancer mortality in males increased faster than that in females. The risk of death from colorectal cancer in the 1946-1991 birth cohort declined.
10.Research progress of immune checkpoint inhibitor-related multi-organ adverse events
Qiushi WANG ; Ruitao XU ; Song LI ; Jiahui CHU ; Lian LIU
Journal of International Oncology 2024;51(8):510-514
Tumor immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) present a dual nature, offering therapeutic benefits alongside possible toxic side effects. Despite their significant clinical advantages, immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are major concern. In particular, the multi-organ irAEs (MO-irAEs) caused by ICIs present complex clinical manifestations, affecting a high proportion of critically ill patients. There is a lack of clinical awareness and attention towards these adverse events, making management relatively difficult, thus potentially threatening the life of patients. Reasonable application of hormones and immune modulators, along with symptomatic and supportive treatment, as well as careful monitoring and long-term follow-up are crucial measures to control MO-irAEs. Clinical characteristics, peripheral blood indicators, and genetic predisposition can serve as predictive markers for MO-irAEs occurrence and progression to some extent. A comprehensive understanding of clinical features, intervention measures, prognosis, potential molecular mechanisms and predictive factors of MO-irAEs can help to effectively control MO-irAEs, ultimately improving patient outcomes.