1.The dynamic expression of CD57 on T cell and clinical significance analysis in acute HIV infection
Yan ZHAO ; Shuang WANG ; Huiping YAN ; Ang LI ; Xin ZHANG ; Zikang WANG ; Yanchao DAI ; Hao WU ; Yonghong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2012;32(1):65-69
ObjectiveTo study the dynamic express of CD57 on T cell of PBMC and clinical significance in acute HIV infection.MethodsSeventeen patients with acute HIV infection were enrolled study randomly diagnosed from 2006.11 to 2009.12 and 15 healthy donors as control group.The PBMCs from 1th,3th and 6th during acute infection were collected.The proportion of CD3+CD57+T lymphocytes,CD3+ CD8+CD57 +T lymphocytes and CD3 + CD4 + CD57 + T lymphocytes were evaluated by flow cytometric analysis with three or double color staining.The relationship between the proportion of CD57+ T phenotypes and virus load and CD4+T cells count was analyzed.ResultsThe proportion of CD57+T lymphocytes in PMBC in 1th,3th and 6th during acute HIV acute was 15.24% ±1.49%,13.51% ±2.45% and 14.65% ±1.83%,respectively,and was higher than normal control group and the difference was significantly(P<0.0001 ).The proportion of CD8+ CD57+T lymphocytes was 7.79% ±2.10% and 9.88% ±2.36% in 1th and 3th month during acute infection,respectively.The proportion of CD8+ CD57+T lymphocytes in 1th and 3th month during acute infection were positive relationship with virus load in corresponding time,and R2 was 0.3700 and 0.3768,and P value was 0.0096 and 0.0088,respectively.The proportion of CD8+CD57+T lymphocytes in the 1th and 3th month during acute infection was negative relationship with CD4+T lymphocytes count.The R2 was 0.3768 and 0.4235,and P value was 0.0215 and 0.0017,respectively.In 6 rapid progressors and 11 no rapid progressors on the 1th month after HIV infection,CD8+ CD57+T lymphocytes percentage was 11.20%±2.21% and 6.16% ±1.09%,respectively,and CD4+CD57+T lymphocytes percentage 2.79% ±0.31%and 1.40% ±0.30%,respectively.Both CD8+CD57+T and CD4+CD57+T in rapid progressors were higher than no rapid progressors,and P value was 0.0338 and 0.0106,respectively.ConclusionCD57+ T lymphocytes percentage in peripheral blood increase in acute HIV infection patients,in which the increasing CD8+CD57+T lymphocyte may mirror the dynamic of HIV replication and CD4+T cell count.The CD57 high express on T lymphocyte on the early HIV acute infection predicts rapid progression.
2.Research Photon Energy Spectrum of Medical Linear Accelerator by Monte Carlo Method
Yun XU ; Yu ZHAO ; Zikang LI ; Junxiang WU
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2024;48(2):156-159
Objective The distribution of the photon energy spectrum in isocenter plane of the medical linear accelerator and the influence of secondary collimator on the photon energy spectrum are studied.Methods Use the BEAMnrc program to simulate the transmission of the 6 MeV electrons and photons in 5 cm×5 cm,10 cm×10 cm,15 cm×15 cm and 20 cm×20 cm fields in treatment head of the medical linear accelerator,where a phase space file was set up at the isocenter plane to record the particle information passing through this plane.The BEAMdp program is used to analyze the phase space file,in order to obtain the distribution of the photon energy spectrum in isocenter plane and the influence of secondary collimator on the photon energy spectrum.Results By analyzing the photon energy spectrum of a medical linear accelerator with a nominal energy of 6 MV,it is found that the secondary collimator has little effect on the photon energy spectrum;different fields have different photon energy spectrum distributions;the photon energy spectrum in different central regions of the same field have the same normalized distribution.Conclusion In the dose calculation of radiation therapy,the influence of photon energy spectrum should be carefully considered.
3.Regional variations in physical activity among children and adolescents in China
PENG Li ao, LIU Mingyi, JING Yan, KONG Nianxin, YIN Zikang, CAI Jingjie
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(9):1290-1293
Objective:
To understand the current situation and differences in physical activity among children and adolescents in different regions of China, so as to provide a scientific reference for promoting the level of overall physical activity promotion among children and adolescents in China.
Methods:
From June to December 2023, the student satisfaction assessment questionnaire for the national children and adolescents theme fitness activity "Run, Youth!" was conducted, which was administered via a combined online and offline questionnaire survey to explore 397 013 students participation in the "Run, Youth!" activity in 2023. Descriptive statistics, Logistic regression, and other approaches were utilized for data analysis.
Results:
There were notable disparities in the rates of children and adolescents meeting the physical activity standards among northeast China, northwest China, north China, east China, central China and southwest China (10.27%, 11.79%, 9.32%, 8.48%, 8.81%, 7.30%) ( χ 2=33.48, P <0.05). The results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that rate of recommended level of physical activity among children in northwest China, boys, children aged 16-18, children in urban areas were relatively high ( OR =1.12, 1.68, 0.60, 1.88, P < 0.05 ). After adjusting for confounding factors, the results of binary Logistic regression analysis showed that there was an interactive effect relationship between the interaction of region, age, gender, and urban-rural distribution and physical activity among children and adolescents ( OR=0.51, P <0.01). Based on gender analysis, weekly physical activity duration of boys in each region surpassed that of girls; based on age analysis, except for the central and southwestern regions, weekly physical activity duration of children and adolescents gradually increased with age in other regions; based on the proportion of urban and rural areas, weekly physical activity duration of children and adolescents in urban areas across all regions exceeded that in rural areas.
Conclusions
The attainment rate of sufficient physical activity among children and adolescents in northwest China is the highest, and the differences between regions are not significant. The participation and level of physical activity of male students in each region surpass those of females and the attainment rate of physical activity of physical activity of urban children and adolescents is higher than that of those in rural areas.
4.Review of the research of spiking neuron network based on memristor.
Guizhi XU ; Linjing YAO ; Zikang LI
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2018;35(3):475-480
The rapid development of artificial intelligence put forward higher requirements for the computational speed, resource consumption and the biological interpretation of computational neuroscience. Spiking neuron networks can carry a large amount of information, and realize the imitation of brain information processing. However, its hardware is an important way to realize its powerful computing ability, and it is also a challenging technical problem. The memristor currently is the electronic devices that functions closest to the neuron synapse, and able to respond to spike voltage in a highly similar spike timing dependent plasticity (STDP) mechanism with a biological brain, and has become a research hotspot to construct spiking neuron networks hardware circuit in recent years. Through consulting the relevant literature at home and abroad, this paper has made a thorough understanding and introduction to the research work of the spiking neuron networks based on the memristor in recent years.
5.Development of a quantitative serum assay of Golgi protein 73 in hepatocellular carcinoma using xMAP technology
Yun WU ; Yipeng WANG ; Jie MA ; Yonghong ZHANG ; Huanqin SUN ; Jianping SUN ; Zikang WANG ; Jie XU ; Yanchao DAI ; Ning LI
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2019;41(5):351-356
Objective To establish a quantitative assay of serum Golgi protein 73 ( GP73) using xMAP technology and evaluate its performance. Methods Monoclonal antibodies against GP73 were prepared and purified, and antibody pair screening was performed by double?antibody sandwich enzyme?linked immunosorbent assay. The screened antibodies were used to construct a Luminex liquid chip detection system, and the analysis performance of the detection system was evaluated. The serum levels of GP73 were detected in 90 clinical samples from healthy controls and patients with chronic hepatitis B infection ( CHB) and hepatocellular carcinoma ( HCC). Results Five anti?GP73 monoclonal antibodies were prepared and purified, and 5 antibody pairs were successfully screened.The Luminex liquid chip detection system of GP73 was successfully constructed using 8F10D1 and 10B9F11 antibody pairs. The analytical performance evaluation showed that the sensitivity of this system was 0.25 ng/ml and the dynamic range was 0.25?100 ng/ml. No cross reactivity was observed. The intra? and inter?assay variation for GP73 was <8% and <11%, respectively. The recovery was 83%?92%. The linear regression equation was y=1.141x+6.436 ( r2 =0.998 4, P<0.001). The GP73 concentrations in the serum samples of healthy control, CHB group, and HCC group were 42.8 (38.68, 55.90) ng/ml, 61.49 (43.59, 81) ng/ml, and 122.78 (49.36 liter, 264.55) ng/ml, respectively.The levels of GP73 in HCC group were significantly higher than those in CHB group and healthy controls (P<0.05). Moreover, the levels of GP73 in CHB group were significantly higher than those in healthy controls ( P<0.05). Conclusions A liquid chip detection system of GP73 was successfully constructed. It provides a powerful tool for the clinical application of GP73 in the future.
6.Comparison of myopia progression before and after discontinuation of low-concentration atropine in children wearing orthokeratology lenses
Yaozeng WANG ; Pan LI ; Jin WANG ; Zikang LU
International Eye Science 2025;25(1):134-139
AIM: To compare the progression of myopia in children wearing orthokeratology lenses combined with low-concentration atropine before and after drug withdrawal, to determine the rebound effect of drug withdrawal in orthokeratology lens wearers, and to analyze its causes based on changes in pupil diameter.METHODS:A prospective case-control study was conducted to collect 80 children with myopia who were treated with orthokeratology lenses combined with 0.01% atropine ophthalmic gel at the Xi'an No.1 Hospital from January to June 2022. One year later, they were divided into a drug withdrawal group(Group A, 40 cases)and a continuous medication group(Group B, 40 cases)based on whether they stopped taking the medication. The progression of myopia before and after drug withdrawal was observed by analyzing changes in axial length(AL)and spherical equivalent(SE)in the group A within 1 a before and after drug withdrawal. The changes in AL, pupil diameter(PD), and SE were compared between the group A and group B within 2 a, and the correlation between PD and AL growth was analyzed.RESULTS:In the group A, the AL increased by 0.17±0.23 and 0.29±0.18 mm at 0.5 and 1 a after drug withdrawal, respectively, which were both greater than before drug withdrawal(t=5.318, 2.983, both P<0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in SE growth between the two time points(P>0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in AL and PD between the group A and group B at baseline, 0.5 and 1 a during combined medication(all P>0.05). At 1.5 a, the AL growth of the group A was greater than that of the group B(0.32±0.27 mm vs 0.26±0.20 mm, t=7.363, P<0.001), and the PD was smaller than that of the group B(3.60±1.25 mm vs 4.12±1.92 mm, t=-7.541, P<0.001). At 2 a, the AL growth of the group A was greater than that of the group B(0.44±0.18 mm vs 0.32±0.14 mm, t=5.709, P<0.001), and the PD was smaller than that of the group B(3.67±1.31 mm vs 4.02±1.67 mm, t=-4.281, P<0.001). Correlation analysis showed a negative correlation between PD and AL growth at 0.5 and 1 a follow-ups over 2 a(R2=-0.156, -0.190, both P<0.001).CONCLUSION: After stopping low-concentration atropine in children wearing orthokeratology lenses, AL increased more rapidly than before drug withdrawal, PD decreased, and SE changed little. Compared with continuous medication, discontinuation of medication led to faster progression of AL with little change in diopter, and the larger the PD during orthokeratology lens wear, the slower the progression of AL.
7.Development of a quantitative serum assay of Golgi protein 73 in hepatocellular carcinoma using xMAP technology
Yun WU ; Yipeng WANG ; Jie MA ; Yonghong ZHANG ; Huanqin SUN ; Jianping SUN ; Zikang WANG ; Jie XU ; Yanchao DAI ; Ning LI
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2019;41(5):351-356
Objective To establish a quantitative assay of serum Golgi protein 73 ( GP73) using xMAP technology and evaluate its performance. Methods Monoclonal antibodies against GP73 were prepared and purified, and antibody pair screening was performed by double?antibody sandwich enzyme?linked immunosorbent assay. The screened antibodies were used to construct a Luminex liquid chip detection system, and the analysis performance of the detection system was evaluated. The serum levels of GP73 were detected in 90 clinical samples from healthy controls and patients with chronic hepatitis B infection ( CHB) and hepatocellular carcinoma ( HCC). Results Five anti?GP73 monoclonal antibodies were prepared and purified, and 5 antibody pairs were successfully screened.The Luminex liquid chip detection system of GP73 was successfully constructed using 8F10D1 and 10B9F11 antibody pairs. The analytical performance evaluation showed that the sensitivity of this system was 0.25 ng/ml and the dynamic range was 0.25?100 ng/ml. No cross reactivity was observed. The intra? and inter?assay variation for GP73 was <8% and <11%, respectively. The recovery was 83%?92%. The linear regression equation was y=1.141x+6.436 ( r2 =0.998 4, P<0.001). The GP73 concentrations in the serum samples of healthy control, CHB group, and HCC group were 42.8 (38.68, 55.90) ng/ml, 61.49 (43.59, 81) ng/ml, and 122.78 (49.36 liter, 264.55) ng/ml, respectively.The levels of GP73 in HCC group were significantly higher than those in CHB group and healthy controls (P<0.05). Moreover, the levels of GP73 in CHB group were significantly higher than those in healthy controls ( P<0.05). Conclusions A liquid chip detection system of GP73 was successfully constructed. It provides a powerful tool for the clinical application of GP73 in the future.
8.Risk factors for suicidal ideation among relatives and friends of suicide victims on psychological support hotline
Zikang LIU ; Xingxue LI ; Junlian LANG ; Liting ZHAO ; Ruofei WANG ; Zida WEI ; Hong LIANG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2024;50(9):552-556
Objective To explore the risk factors for suicidal ideation among the relatives and friends of suicide victims through psychological support hotline.Methods Calls from the relatives and friends of suicide victims to the Beijing psychological support hotline between 2009 and 2023 were included.Their current suicidal ideation was assessed by asking whether they had suicidal thoughts in the past two weeks.Demographic information of the callers was collected and the severity of their depression was assessed using the depression diagnostic screening scale.Interviews were conducted to evaluate distress,sense of hope,history of suicide attempts,and suicide risk factors.Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the risk factors for suicidal ideation among callers.Results A total of 360 cases were included in this study.There were 50.3%(181 cases)of the callers reporting suicidal ideation within 2 weeks before the call.Years of education(OR=0.86,95%CI:0.79-0.94)and high levels of hope(OR=0.19,95%CI:0.11-0.32)were protective factors against suicidal ideation in callers.History of suicide attempts(OR=2.01,95%CI:1.20-3.36),high levels of distress(OR=3.28,95%CI:1.92-5.61),and high levels of depression(OR=1.73,95%CI:1.05-2.84)were independent risk factors for suicidal ideation in callers.Conclusions History of suicide attempts,high levels of distress and high levels of depression among the relatives and friends of suicide victims calling the psychological support hotline are risk factors for their own suicidal ideation.
9.Icariin Regulates Glucocorticoid-induced Autophagy of Bone Microvascular Endothelial Cells Through PI3K/Akt/mTOR Pathway
Zhengrong YUE ; Yue ZHANG ; Jiancheng TANG ; Yaqi ZHANG ; Chen ZHANG ; Zikang ZHONG ; Bo LI ; Ming LI ; Weiguo WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(15):73-80
ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of icariin (ICA) on autophagy in glucocorticoid-induced bone microvascular endothelial cells (BMECs) mediated by the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/Akt/mTOR) signaling pathway. MethodBMECs were isolated and cultured from femoral heads obtained during total hip arthroplasty and identified using immunofluorescence staining. The experimental cells were divided into four groups: A control group, a glucocorticoid group (100 mg·L-1 hydrocortisone), an ICA group (100 mg·L-1 hydrocortisone+6.7×10-3 mg·L-1 ICA), and a Rapamycin group (100 mg·L-1 hydrocortisone+6.7×10-3 mg·L-1 ICA+1 mg·L-1 rapamycin). Autophagy in BMECs was induced using 100 mg·L-1 hydrocortisone. LC3 fluorescence staining was used to observe the peak of autophagy at different time points. Western blot analysis was employed to analyze the expression of autophagy-related proteins and PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway proteins in each group. Electron microscopy was used to observe autophagosomes and autolysosomes in the cells. ResultHydrocortisone at 100 mg·L-1 induced autophagy in BMECs, reaching a peak at around 5 hours, which then declined with further intervention. Compared to the control group, the glucocorticoid group showed cell membrane damage, disordered organelle arrangement, and a large number of autophagosomes and autolysosomes. Compared to the glucocorticoid group, the ICA group had more intact cell membranes, sparser organelle arrangement, and fewer autophagosomes and autolysosomes. Compared to the ICA group, the Rapamycin group showed cell membrane damage, disordered organelle arrangement, and more autophagosomes and autolysosomes. Compared to the control group, the glucocorticoid group had significantly increased expression of light chain 3B (LC3B), Atg4B, and p62 (P<0.01). Compared to the glucocorticoid group, the ICA group showed significantly decreased expression of LC3B, Atg4B, p62, and Beclin-1 (P<0.01). Compared to the ICA group, the Rapamycin group had significantly increased expression of Atg4B and p62 (P<0.01). Compared to the control group, the glucocorticoid group had significantly decreased expression of p-PI3K/PI3K, p-Akt/Akt, and p-mTOR/mTOR (P<0.01). Compared to the glucocorticoid group, the ICA group showed significantly increased expression of p-PI3K/PI3K, p-Akt/Akt, and p-mTOR/mTOR (P<0.01). Compared to the ICA group, the Rapamycin group had significantly decreased expression of p-PI3K/PI3K, p-Akt/Akt, and p-mTOR/mTOR (P<0.01). Ubiquitination levels were significantly decreased in the glucocorticoid group compared to the control group (P<0.01). Compared to the glucocorticoid group, ubiquitination levels were significantly increased in the ICA group (P<0.01), and significantly decreased in the Rapamycin group compared to the ICA group (P<0.01). ConclusionThe glucocorticoid-induced autophagy in BMECs is time-dependent. ICA inhibits glucocorticoid-induced autophagy in BMECs, and this effect may be related to the regulation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway.
10. Development of a quantitative serum assay of Golgi protein 73 in hepatocellular carcinoma using xMAP technology
Yun WU ; Yipeng WANG ; Jie MA ; Yonghong ZHANG ; Huanqin SUN ; Jianping SUN ; Zikang WANG ; Jie XU ; Yanchao DAI ; Ning LI
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2019;41(5):351-356
Objective:
To establish a quantitative assay of serum Golgi protein 73 (GP73) using xMAP technology and evaluate its performance.
Methods:
Monoclonal antibodies against GP73 were prepared and purified, and antibody pair screening was performed by double-antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The screened antibodies were used to construct a Luminex liquid chip detection system, and the analysis performance of the detection system was evaluated. The serum levels of GP73 were detected in 90 clinical samples from healthy controls and patients with chronic hepatitis B infection (CHB) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Results:
Five anti-GP73 monoclonal antibodies were prepared and purified, and 5 antibody pairs were successfully screened. The Luminex liquid chip detection system of GP73 was successfully constructed using 8F10D1 and 10B9F11 antibody pairs. The analytical performance evaluation showed that the sensitivity of this system was 0.25 ng/ml and the dynamic range was 0.25-100 ng/ml. No cross reactivity was observed. The intra- and inter-assay variation for GP73 was <8% and <11%, respectively. The recovery was 83%-92%. The linear regression equation was y=1.141x+ 6.436 (