1.PageRank algorithm-based assessment of book influence power
Jingjing SONG ; Yuntao PAN ; Cheng SU
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2015;24(12):9-14
One hundred kinds of excellent books on basic medicine were selected from Wanfang Data Knowledge Platform to develop a books-papers citation database.Their academic levels of the selected books were evaluated by PageRank algorithm.The chapters and sections of the books were divided into 4 parts according to their PageRank value and the distribution characteristics of their citation frequencies to study the PageRank and the top 20 cited chapters and sections of the books.The advantages and disadvantages of PageRank algorithm in book evaluation were described.
2.Application of citation frequency, relative impact power and social network analysis in evaluation of scientific papers
Shuai YANG ; Yuntao PAN ; Haiyan WANG ; Cheng SU
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2016;25(7):1-9
Objective To study the application of citation frequency, relative impact power and social network analysis in evaluation of scientific papers. Methods A total of 37919 papers onfemale fertility maintenance published in 2006-2015 were evaluated by citation frequency, relative impact power and social network analysis, respectively. Their coincidence and correlativity, and the effect of citation structure on the papers sequenced according to their citation frequency, relative impact power and social network were analyzed. Results The local citation frequency could measure the publication time of papers and the effect on their sequence. Conclusion Global citation frequency can measure the effect width and depth of papers, intermediary centrality can help to find the core papers, and ap-proximate centrality can help to measure the early published papers.
3.Current situation in studies on precision medicine and its visualization analysis
Yajing LIU ; Yuntao PAN ; Xiaoyuan ZHAO ; Cheng SU
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2017;26(8):41-49,53
The development trend, countries, institutions, co-authors, and subjects in MEDLINE-covered papers were analyzed by Excel, Ucinet and SciMAT respectively in order to understand the current situation in studies on precision medicine, which showed that precision medicine is in a rapid development stage, the impact power of pa-pers on precision medicine published in United States of America is high, the source journals published in United States of America are the core journals in precision medicine, the academic level of papers on precision medicine published in United States of America is high. Co-authors analysis showed that the co-authors network is of the small world effect. Subject evolution analysis revealed that the subjects involved in studies on precision medicine are increasingly rich with genomics, drug treatment and oncology accounted a large proportion. Analysis of the evo-lution in genomics, drug treatment and oncology displayed that the subjects involved in studies on precision medi-cine have experienced macro-stage, micro-stage, and combined macro- and micro-stage.
4.Relationship between the polymorphism of the AT2R gene 1675A/G and the effect of indapamide sustained release tablets in female hypertension patients
Yuchuan DAI ; Chuanfang LI ; Lijun GAN ; Meng ZHANG ; Yuntao CHENG ; Junxia GUO
Clinical Medicine of China 2012;28(12):1273-1276
Objective To investigate the relationship of the1675A/G polymorphism of AT2 gene with the therapeutic effect of indapamide sustained release tablets in female patients with primary hypertension.Methods Two hundred and twenty female patients with primary hypertension were treated with Indapamide Sustained Release Tablets ( 1.5 mg · qd) for 8 weeks.The blood samples from the patients were collect to determine AT2 gene polymorphism by PCR combined with HRM and sequencing.Results Two hundred and five patients completed the test.In female patients,the therapeutic efficacy of indapamide sustained telease tablets among different AT2R genotypes( AA:70.6%,AG:71.6%,GG:71.4% ) showed no significant difference ( x2=2.53,P=0.49 ),neither do the decline of BP after therapy ( F=0.39 and 0.19 respecrively,P > 0.05).Conclusion The AT2 genotype was assumed to be not correlated to the blood pressure lowering response to Indapamide Sustained Release Tablets in female primary hypertension patients.
5.Effect of Heart Rate and Coronary Calcification on the Diagnostic Accuracy of the Dual-Source CT Coronary Angiography in Patients with Suspected Coronary Artery Disease.
Lingdong MENG ; Lianqun CUI ; Yuntao CHENG ; Xiaoyan WU ; Yuansheng TANG ; Yong WANG ; Fayun XU
Korean Journal of Radiology 2009;10(4):347-354
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a dual-source computed tomography (DSCT) coronary angiography, with a particular focus on the effect of heart rate and calcifications. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and nine patients with suspected coronary disease were divided into 2 groups according to a mean heart rate (< 70 bpm and > or = 70 bpm) and into 3 groups according to the mean Agatston calcium scores (< or = 100, 101-400, and > 400). Next, the effect of heart rate and calcification on the accuracy of coronary artery stenosis detection was analyzed by using an invasive coronary angiography as a reference standard. Coronary segments of less than 1.5 mm in diameter in an American Heart Association (AHA) 15-segment model were independently assessed. RESULTS: The mean heart rate during the scan was 71.8 bpm, whereas the mean Agatston score was 226.5. Of the 1,588 segments examined, 1,533 (97%) were assessable. A total of 17 patients had calcium scores above 400 Agatston U, whereas 50 had heart rates > or = 70 bpm. Overall the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive values (PPV) and negative predictive values (NPV) for significant stenoses were: 95%, 91%, 65%, and 99% (by segment), respectively and 97%, 90%, 81%, and 91% (by artery), respectively (n = 475). Heart rate showed no significant impact on lesion detection; however, vessel calcification did show a significant impact on accuracy of assessment for coronary segments. The specificity, PPV and accuracy were 96%, 80%, and 96% (by segment), respectively for an Agatston score less than 100% and 99%, 96% and 98% (by artery). For an Agatston score of greater to or equal to 400 the specificity, PPV and accuracy were reduced to 79%, 55%, and 83% (by segment), respectively and to 79%, 69%, and 85% (by artery), respectively. CONCLUSION: The DSCT provides a high rate of accuracy for the detection of significant coronary artery disease, even in patients with high heart rates and evidence of coronary calcification. However, patients with severe coronary calcification (> 400 U) remain a challenge to diagnose.
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6.Early repeated intermittent veno-venous hemofiltration in the treatment of severe acute pancreafitis
Xinmin YAO ; Mu LIU ; Yuntao LI ; Dequan HUANG ; Yang CAO ; Jinchuan CHENG ; Jun WEN ; Jiangtao HUANG ; Lan YU ; Qiusheng PENG ; Rong GONG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2009;9(3):156-159
).The complication rate in RIVVH was lower than that in the control group (P<0.05).Conclusions Early RIVVH was effective in the treatment of SAP,and may be an option as adjuvant treatment measure.
7.Analysis of neutron beam quality control test items in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) equipment
Jinsheng CHENG ; Mingsheng LI ; Bin SHI ; Shufeng ZHANG ; Yuntao LIU ; Mingzhe SONG ; Zizhu ZHANG ; Jun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2023;43(8):614-619
Objective:To provide reference for establishing the testing method for quality control of neutron beam in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) equipment in China by testing the radiation characteristic parameters and dosimetry characteristic parameters of epithermal neutron beam in hospital neutron irradiator (IHNI).Methods:By comparing the uncertainties in the result of various test items with the deviation values recommended by the European Joint Research Center (EC-JRC), the feasibility of the relevant of testing method was analyzed and evaluated.Results:The uncertainty in epithermal neutron fluence rate was 2.7%. The uncertainty in ratio of thermal to epithermal neutron fluence rate was 3.1%. The uncertainty in ratio of fast neutron air kerma to epithermal neutron fluence rate was 9.3%. The uncertainty in ratio of gamma air kerma to epithermal neutron fluence rate was 8.7%. The uncertainty in spatial distribution of neutron fluence rate was 2.7%. The uncertainty in thermal neutron fluence rate in phantom was 1.8%. The uncertainty in neutron and gamma-ray dose rate in phantom was 17.1% and 4.0%, respectively.Conclusions:The uncertainty in neutron dose rate measurement result in phantom is higher, and further research is needed to improve the accuracy of the testing method. The uncertainty in the measurement result of other test items is lower, and the accuracy of the test result is expected to meet the allowable deviation value recommended by the European Joint Research Center, and the test method is feasible.
8.Recommendations for prescription review of antipyretic-analgesics in symptomatic treatment of children with fever
Xiaohui LIU ; Xing JI ; Lihua HU ; Yuntao JIA ; Huajun SUN ; Qinghong LU ; Shengnan ZHANG ; Ruiling ZHAO ; Shunguo ZHANG ; Yanyan SUN ; Meixing YAN ; Lina HAO ; Heping CAI ; Jing XU ; Zengyan ZHU ; Hua XU ; Jing MIAO ; Xiaotong LU ; Zebin CHEN ; Hua CHENG ; Yunzhu LIN ; Ruijie CHEN ; Xin ZHAO ; Zhenguo LIU ; Junli ZHANG ; Yuwu JIANG ; Chaomin WAN ; Gen LU ; Hengmiao GAO ; Ju YIN ; Kunling SHEN ; Baoping XU ; Xiaoling WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(9):653-659
Antipyretic-analgesics are currently one of the most prescribed drugs in children.The clinical application of antipyretic-analgesics for children in our country still have irrational phenomenon, which affects the therapeutic effect and even poses hidden dangers to the safety of children.In this paper, suggestions were put forward from the indications, dosage form/route, dosage suitability, pathophysiological characteristics of children with individual differences and drug interactions in the symptomatic treatment of febrile children, so as to provide reference for the general pharmacists when conducting prescription review.
9.Effects of EFHD2 protein deletion on tight junction proteins in mouse Sertoli cells
Xiaolin Ye ; Guolin Xu ; Tijun Qian ; Feng Qin ; Yuntao Wang ; Yuhang Cheng ; Wenzhen Zhao
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2022;57(11):1744-1749
Objective :
To study the effect of EFHD2 protein deletion in Sertoli cells on Occludin,a component of tight junction protein and the localization and expression of EF-hand domain family member D2 (EFHD2) in mouse testis.
Methods :
Total RNA and protein were extracted from adult mice's heart ,liver ,spleen ,lung ,kidney, brain and testis tissues.The mRNA and protein levels of EFHD2 in each organ tissue were detected by qRT-PCR and Western blot.Immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry detected the localization and expression of EF- HD2 in testicular tissues.SiRNA interference was used to reduce EFHD2 in Sertoli cells to detect Occludin protein expression.
Results :
qRT-PCR showed that the expression of EFHD2 was the highest in the testis.Western blot results showed that the expression level increased in testis tissue.Indirect immunofluorescence and immunohisto- chemistry results showed that the protein was mainly distributed in Sertoli cells and co-localized with cytoskeletal Vimentin,indicating that the protein was expressed in Sertoli cells.After the decrease of EFHD2 protein expres- sion,Occludin protein expression also decreased.
Conclusion
The expression of EFHD2 protein in the testis is relatively high,mainly distributed in Sertoli cells of the testis,co-localized with Vimentin,and can affect the nor- mal expression of tight junction protein Occludin.It is suggested that EFHD2 can promote and maintain the junction structure of Sertoli cells and provide a stable microenvironment for spermatogenesis.
10.Suppressing fatty acid synthase by type I interferon and chemical inhibitors as a broad spectrum anti-viral strategy against SARS-CoV-2.
Saba R ALIYARI ; Amir Ali GHAFFARI ; Olivier PERNET ; Kislay PARVATIYAR ; Yao WANG ; Hoda GERAMI ; Ann-Jay TONG ; Laurent VERGNES ; Armin TAKALLOU ; Adel ZHANG ; Xiaochao WEI ; Linda D CHILIN ; Yuntao WU ; Clay F SEMENKOVICH ; Karen REUE ; Stephen T SMALE ; Benhur LEE ; Genhong CHENG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2022;12(4):1624-1635
SARS-CoV-2 is an emerging viral pathogen and a major global public health challenge since December of 2019, with limited effective treatments throughout the pandemic. As part of the innate immune response to viral infection, type I interferons (IFN-I) trigger a signaling cascade that culminates in the activation of hundreds of genes, known as interferon stimulated genes (ISGs), that collectively foster an antiviral state. We report here the identification of a group of type I interferon suppressed genes, including fatty acid synthase (FASN), which are involved in lipid metabolism. Overexpression of FASN or the addition of its downstream product, palmitate, increased viral infection while knockout or knockdown of FASN reduced infection. More importantly, pharmacological inhibitors of FASN effectively blocked infections with a broad range of viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 and its variants of concern. Thus, our studies not only suggest that downregulation of metabolic genes may present an antiviral strategy by type I interferon, but they also introduce the potential for FASN inhibitors to have a therapeutic application in combating emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19.