1. Correlation of apolipoprotein levels with the severity of hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis
Zijin LIU ; Ziyu LIU ; Mei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2019;18(11):1070-1074
Objective:
To explore the correlation of apolipoprotein levels with the severity of hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis.
Methods:
Clinical date of 169 patients with hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis (AP) admitted in our hospital from September 2012 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Apolipoprotein (Apo) AⅠ, Apo B, Apo B/Apo AⅠ ratio were compared among hyperlipidemic AP patients with different severity. Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to explore the correlation of Apo AⅠ, Apo B, Apo B/Apo AⅠ with Atlanta classification, CTSI score, APACHE-Ⅱscore, RANSON score and C-reaction protein level. The optimal cut-off point of apolipoproteins for predict the severe hyperlipidemic AP was determined by ROC curve. The local and systemic complications of pancreatitis patients with different Apo levels were compared with chi-square test.
Results:
There were no significant differences in general conditions among patients with severe AP (SAP), median-severe AP (MSAP) and mild AP (MAP). The Apo AⅠ levels of SAP [ (0.89±0.36) g/L] were lower than those of MSAP [(1.07±0.40)g/L,
2. Analysis of the risk factors for severe hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis
Zijin LIU ; Ziyu LIU ; Mei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2020;20(1):17-21
Objective:
To explore the risk factors for hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis (HTGP).
Methods:
The clincial data of 169 HTGP cases admitted in Capital Medical University Attached Xuanwu Hospital from September 2012 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into severe HTGP group (
3.Improving Granulosa Cell Function in Premature Ovarian Failure with Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal Cell ExosomeDerived hsa_circ_0002021
Ge YANG ; Bo ZHANG ; Mei XU ; MingJun WU ; Jie LIN ; ZiYu LUO ; YueHua CHEN ; Qin HU ; GuoPing HUANG ; HaiYan HU
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2024;21(6):897-914
BACKGROUND:
The therapeutic potential of exosomes from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUMSCsExo) for delivering specific circular RNAs (circRNAs) in treating premature ovarian failure (POF) is not well understood.This study aimed to explore the efficacy of HUMSCs-Exo in delivering hsa_circ_0002021 for POF treatment, focusing on its effects on granulosa cell (GC) senescence and ovarian function.
METHODS:
Bioinformatic analysis was conducted on circRNA profiles using the GSE97193 dataset from GEO, targeting granulosa cells from varied age groups. To simulate granulosa cell senescence, KGN cells were treated with cyclophosphamide (CTX). HUMSCs were transfected with pcDNA 3.1 vectors to overexpress hsa_circ_0002021, and the HUMSCsExo secreted were isolated. These exosomes were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Western blotting to confirm exosomal markers CD9 and CD63. Co-culture of these exosomes with CTX-treated KGN cells was performed to assess b-galactosidase activity, oxidative stress markers, ROS levels, and apoptosis via flow cytometry.Interaction between hsa_circ_0002021, microRNA-125a-5p (miR-125a-5p), and cyclin-dependent kinase 6 (CDK6) was investigated using dual-luciferase assays and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP). A POF mouse model was induced with CTX, treated with HUMSCs-Exo, and analyzed histologically and via immunofluorescence staining. Gene expression was quantified using RT-qPCR and Western blot.
RESULTS:
hsa_circ_0002021 was under expressed in both in vivo and in vitro POF models and was effectively delivered by HUMSCs-Exo to KGN cells, showing a capability to reduce GC senescence. Overexpression of hsa_circ_0002021 in HUMSCs-Exo significantly enhanced these anti-senescence effects. This circRNA acts as a competitive adsorbent of miR-125a-5p, regulating CDK6 expression, which is crucial in modulating cell cycle and apoptosis. Enhanced expression of hsa_circ_0002021 in HUMSCs-Exo ameliorated GC senescence in vitro and improved ovarian function in POF models by modulating oxidative stress and cellular senescence markers.
CONCLUSION
This study confirms that hsa_circ_0002021, when delivered through HUMSCs-Exo, can significantly mitigate GC senescence and restore ovarian function in POF models. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms of POF and highlight the therapeutic potential of circRNA-enriched exosomes in treating ovarian aging and dysfunction.
4.Improving Granulosa Cell Function in Premature Ovarian Failure with Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal Cell ExosomeDerived hsa_circ_0002021
Ge YANG ; Bo ZHANG ; Mei XU ; MingJun WU ; Jie LIN ; ZiYu LUO ; YueHua CHEN ; Qin HU ; GuoPing HUANG ; HaiYan HU
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2024;21(6):897-914
BACKGROUND:
The therapeutic potential of exosomes from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUMSCsExo) for delivering specific circular RNAs (circRNAs) in treating premature ovarian failure (POF) is not well understood.This study aimed to explore the efficacy of HUMSCs-Exo in delivering hsa_circ_0002021 for POF treatment, focusing on its effects on granulosa cell (GC) senescence and ovarian function.
METHODS:
Bioinformatic analysis was conducted on circRNA profiles using the GSE97193 dataset from GEO, targeting granulosa cells from varied age groups. To simulate granulosa cell senescence, KGN cells were treated with cyclophosphamide (CTX). HUMSCs were transfected with pcDNA 3.1 vectors to overexpress hsa_circ_0002021, and the HUMSCsExo secreted were isolated. These exosomes were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Western blotting to confirm exosomal markers CD9 and CD63. Co-culture of these exosomes with CTX-treated KGN cells was performed to assess b-galactosidase activity, oxidative stress markers, ROS levels, and apoptosis via flow cytometry.Interaction between hsa_circ_0002021, microRNA-125a-5p (miR-125a-5p), and cyclin-dependent kinase 6 (CDK6) was investigated using dual-luciferase assays and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP). A POF mouse model was induced with CTX, treated with HUMSCs-Exo, and analyzed histologically and via immunofluorescence staining. Gene expression was quantified using RT-qPCR and Western blot.
RESULTS:
hsa_circ_0002021 was under expressed in both in vivo and in vitro POF models and was effectively delivered by HUMSCs-Exo to KGN cells, showing a capability to reduce GC senescence. Overexpression of hsa_circ_0002021 in HUMSCs-Exo significantly enhanced these anti-senescence effects. This circRNA acts as a competitive adsorbent of miR-125a-5p, regulating CDK6 expression, which is crucial in modulating cell cycle and apoptosis. Enhanced expression of hsa_circ_0002021 in HUMSCs-Exo ameliorated GC senescence in vitro and improved ovarian function in POF models by modulating oxidative stress and cellular senescence markers.
CONCLUSION
This study confirms that hsa_circ_0002021, when delivered through HUMSCs-Exo, can significantly mitigate GC senescence and restore ovarian function in POF models. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms of POF and highlight the therapeutic potential of circRNA-enriched exosomes in treating ovarian aging and dysfunction.
5.Improving Granulosa Cell Function in Premature Ovarian Failure with Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal Cell ExosomeDerived hsa_circ_0002021
Ge YANG ; Bo ZHANG ; Mei XU ; MingJun WU ; Jie LIN ; ZiYu LUO ; YueHua CHEN ; Qin HU ; GuoPing HUANG ; HaiYan HU
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2024;21(6):897-914
BACKGROUND:
The therapeutic potential of exosomes from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUMSCsExo) for delivering specific circular RNAs (circRNAs) in treating premature ovarian failure (POF) is not well understood.This study aimed to explore the efficacy of HUMSCs-Exo in delivering hsa_circ_0002021 for POF treatment, focusing on its effects on granulosa cell (GC) senescence and ovarian function.
METHODS:
Bioinformatic analysis was conducted on circRNA profiles using the GSE97193 dataset from GEO, targeting granulosa cells from varied age groups. To simulate granulosa cell senescence, KGN cells were treated with cyclophosphamide (CTX). HUMSCs were transfected with pcDNA 3.1 vectors to overexpress hsa_circ_0002021, and the HUMSCsExo secreted were isolated. These exosomes were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Western blotting to confirm exosomal markers CD9 and CD63. Co-culture of these exosomes with CTX-treated KGN cells was performed to assess b-galactosidase activity, oxidative stress markers, ROS levels, and apoptosis via flow cytometry.Interaction between hsa_circ_0002021, microRNA-125a-5p (miR-125a-5p), and cyclin-dependent kinase 6 (CDK6) was investigated using dual-luciferase assays and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP). A POF mouse model was induced with CTX, treated with HUMSCs-Exo, and analyzed histologically and via immunofluorescence staining. Gene expression was quantified using RT-qPCR and Western blot.
RESULTS:
hsa_circ_0002021 was under expressed in both in vivo and in vitro POF models and was effectively delivered by HUMSCs-Exo to KGN cells, showing a capability to reduce GC senescence. Overexpression of hsa_circ_0002021 in HUMSCs-Exo significantly enhanced these anti-senescence effects. This circRNA acts as a competitive adsorbent of miR-125a-5p, regulating CDK6 expression, which is crucial in modulating cell cycle and apoptosis. Enhanced expression of hsa_circ_0002021 in HUMSCs-Exo ameliorated GC senescence in vitro and improved ovarian function in POF models by modulating oxidative stress and cellular senescence markers.
CONCLUSION
This study confirms that hsa_circ_0002021, when delivered through HUMSCs-Exo, can significantly mitigate GC senescence and restore ovarian function in POF models. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms of POF and highlight the therapeutic potential of circRNA-enriched exosomes in treating ovarian aging and dysfunction.
6.Improving Granulosa Cell Function in Premature Ovarian Failure with Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal Cell ExosomeDerived hsa_circ_0002021
Ge YANG ; Bo ZHANG ; Mei XU ; MingJun WU ; Jie LIN ; ZiYu LUO ; YueHua CHEN ; Qin HU ; GuoPing HUANG ; HaiYan HU
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2024;21(6):897-914
BACKGROUND:
The therapeutic potential of exosomes from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUMSCsExo) for delivering specific circular RNAs (circRNAs) in treating premature ovarian failure (POF) is not well understood.This study aimed to explore the efficacy of HUMSCs-Exo in delivering hsa_circ_0002021 for POF treatment, focusing on its effects on granulosa cell (GC) senescence and ovarian function.
METHODS:
Bioinformatic analysis was conducted on circRNA profiles using the GSE97193 dataset from GEO, targeting granulosa cells from varied age groups. To simulate granulosa cell senescence, KGN cells were treated with cyclophosphamide (CTX). HUMSCs were transfected with pcDNA 3.1 vectors to overexpress hsa_circ_0002021, and the HUMSCsExo secreted were isolated. These exosomes were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Western blotting to confirm exosomal markers CD9 and CD63. Co-culture of these exosomes with CTX-treated KGN cells was performed to assess b-galactosidase activity, oxidative stress markers, ROS levels, and apoptosis via flow cytometry.Interaction between hsa_circ_0002021, microRNA-125a-5p (miR-125a-5p), and cyclin-dependent kinase 6 (CDK6) was investigated using dual-luciferase assays and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP). A POF mouse model was induced with CTX, treated with HUMSCs-Exo, and analyzed histologically and via immunofluorescence staining. Gene expression was quantified using RT-qPCR and Western blot.
RESULTS:
hsa_circ_0002021 was under expressed in both in vivo and in vitro POF models and was effectively delivered by HUMSCs-Exo to KGN cells, showing a capability to reduce GC senescence. Overexpression of hsa_circ_0002021 in HUMSCs-Exo significantly enhanced these anti-senescence effects. This circRNA acts as a competitive adsorbent of miR-125a-5p, regulating CDK6 expression, which is crucial in modulating cell cycle and apoptosis. Enhanced expression of hsa_circ_0002021 in HUMSCs-Exo ameliorated GC senescence in vitro and improved ovarian function in POF models by modulating oxidative stress and cellular senescence markers.
CONCLUSION
This study confirms that hsa_circ_0002021, when delivered through HUMSCs-Exo, can significantly mitigate GC senescence and restore ovarian function in POF models. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms of POF and highlight the therapeutic potential of circRNA-enriched exosomes in treating ovarian aging and dysfunction.
7.Comparative study on fracture toughness of digital light processing three-dimensional printing zirconia and milled zirconia
Yuxin LOU ; Yuqing LU ; Ziyu MEI ; Manlin SUN ; Jikui SUN ; Haiyang YU
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2021;56(7):639-645
Objective:To investigate the influence of digital light processing (DLP) and computer numerical controlmilling (CNC) on the mechanical behavior of zirconia.Methods:Prepared DLP samples (experimental group, n=52) and CNC samples (control group, n=52) with 12 samples in each group were randomly selected using random number table to measure density, grain size and crystal phase composition. According to the different methods fracture toughness test, the samples were divided into indentation method group (IM) and single-edge-V-notch-beam group (SEVNB), with 30 DLP and 30 CNC samples in IM group, 10 DLP and 10 CNC samples in SEVNB group. The IM group was tested under three different loads (49.03 N, 98.07 N, 196.10 N), there were 10 samples for each load and each sample was tested at 15 points, and the load with the ratio of crack length to indentation diagonal length greater than 2.5 was selected as the indentation load to calculate its IM fracture toughness. At the same time, the SEVNB group was tested with four point bending test to record the maximum load at the time of fracture and calculate the SEVNB fracture toughness. Finally, the indentation and fracture surface were observed using optical microscope and scanning electron microscope, and the results of DLP group and CNC group were further compared to explore the difference in fracture mechanism. Results:The microstructure of DLP and CNC zirconia was basically the same, the density of DLP group was (6.020±0.021) g/cm 3, the grain size was (0.603±0.033) μm; the density of CNC group was (6.038±0.012) g/cm 3, the grain size was (0.591±0.033) μm. Both groups were composed of tetragonal zirconia. The load of 196.10 N was chosen as the indentation load for two groups to calculate the IM fracture toughness. In terms of fracture toughness, there was no significant difference between the two groups ( P>0.05). Scanning electron microscope images of fracture surface showed the intergranular fracture was the leading fracture mode of two groups. The IM and SEVNB fracture toughness of DLP zirconia were (6.111±0.179) MPa·m 1/2 and (7.221±0.809) MPa·m 1/2, respectively. The IM and SEVNB fracture toughness of CNC zirconia were (6.126±0.383) MPa·m 1/2 and (7.408±0.533) MPa·m 1/2, respectively. Conclusions:The microstructure of DLP and CNC zirconia is almost the same, and there is little difference in the fracture toughness of zirconia between two processing technologies.
8.Application of digital impression and model in removable partial dentures for Kennedy classⅠandⅡdentition defects
Jianbo HUANG ; Ziyu MEI ; Gang HUANG ; Yalin GUO ; Xiangfeng MENG
West China Journal of Stomatology 2024;42(4):481-485
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the application of digital impression and resin model technology in removable partial dentures(RPD)for Kennedy classⅠandⅡdentition defects.Methods Patients with Kennedy classⅠorⅡdental defect were selected and grouped in accordance with the following denture production processes:digital impression/resin model/cast cobalt-chromium alloy framework group(group A),digital impression/resin model/laser printed titanium framework group(group B),alginate impression/plaster model/cast cobalt-chromium alloy framework group(group C),and alginate impression/plaster model/laser printed titanium framework group(group D),with 40 cases in each group.The final RPD was examined in place in the mouth,and the evaluation indicators included the retention force of clamp ring,the tightness of connector and base,and the accuracy of occlusion.The evaluation scores of each in-dex were used for analysis on the Kruskal-Wallis rank-sum test.Results No statistically significant difference in the score of each index was found among the four groups in RPD.Conclusion The cast cobalt-chromium alloy and laser-printed titanium framework RPD using digital impression and resin model can meet the clinical restoration requirements of patients with Kennedy classⅠandⅡdentition defects.
9.A consensus on the management of allergy in kindergartens and primary schools
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(2):167-172
Abstract
Allergic diseases can occur in all systems of the body, covering the whole life cycle, from children to adults and to old age, can be lifelong onset and even fatal in severe cases. Children account for the largest proportion of the victims of allergic disease, Children s allergies start from scratch, ranging from mild to severe, from less to more, from single to multiple systems and systemic performance, so the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases in children is of great importance, which can not only prevent high risk allergic conditions from developing into allergic diseases, but also further block the process of allergy. At present, there is no consensus on the management system of allergic children in kindergartens and primary schools. The "Consensus on Allergy Management and Prevention in Kindergartens and Primary Schools", which includes the organizational structure, system construction and management of allergic children, provides evidence informed recommendations for the long term comprehensive management of allergic children in kindergartens and primary schools, and provides a basis for the establishment of the prevention system for allergic children.
10.Harvesting and Primary Processing in Fritillaria Medicinal Materials: A Review
Qiao LI ; Mei WANG ; Ziyu WAN ; Yemin CHONG ; Xiaoyang CAI ; Min LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(13):269-276
Chinese medicinal material from Fritillaria, Beimu in Chinese, is a commonly used antitussive and expectorant traditional Chinese herbal medicine, with the significant functions of clearing heat and moistening lung,resolving phlegm and relieving cough. Five kinds of Fritillaria were recorded in the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia, including Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus, Fritillariae Ussuriensis Bulbus, Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus, Fritillariae Hupehensis Bulbus and Fritillariae Pallidiflorae Bulbus. At present, the reports on Fritillaria mainly focus on the pharmacological effect, chemical composition, identification of authenticity and other aspects, while there were few reports on harvesting and primary processing of original medicinal materials. Fritillaria medicines were perennial medicinal plant with various and complex varieties, their quality and curative effect were greatly affected by harvesting and processing in producing area. The processing method differed according to its variety. Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus mainly from western Sichuan plateau, Fritillariae Pallidiflorae Bulbus from Xinjiang and Fritillariae Ussuriensis Bulbus from Northeast China were mostly harvested from June to July and sun dried directly or dried. But Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus and Fritillariae Hupehensis Bulbus from Yangtze River basin were harvested when the plants wilted at the beginning of summer, and auxiliary materials such as shell powder and lime must be added during the processing. At present, the drying methods of Fritillaria were still traditional, which is not suitable for large-scale production of cultivated products. Therefore, it is urgent to find a scientific, reasonable and efficient processing methods. Aimed at providing references for standardization production of Fritillaria, this paper made a textual research on the ancient and modern herbal literature, the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and other medicinal standards, combined with modern literature, the harvesting and processing methods of Fritillaria were sorted out and prospected.