1.Effects of combined hypoxia and irradiation on mouse bone marrow hematopoietic cells
Xinhai YANG ; Fang CHEN ; Yong QUAN ; Mengjia HU ; Yukai LU ; Naicheng CHEN ; Yang XU ; Song WANG ; Junping WANG
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(7):681-690
Objective To determine the effects of hypoxia pre-treatment combined with radiation damage on the hematopoietic cells in the bone marrow of mice.Methods A total of 165 male C57BL/6 mice(10~12 weeks old,weighing 20~25 g)were randomly divided into 7 groups:normal control(Control,n=33),6 Gy irradiation(6-Gy,n=43),7 d hypoxia-6 Gy irradiation(Hy-7 d+6 Gy,n=43),7 Gy irradiation(7 Gy,n=12),7 d hypoxia-7 Gy irradiation(Hy-7 d+7 Gy,n=12),7 Gy continuous hypoxia treatment(Hy-7 d+7 Gy+Hy,n=12),and 6 Gy continuous hypoxia treatment(Hy-7 d+6 Gy+Hy,n=10).The mice of the hypoxia treatment groups were given 7-day hypoxic pretreatment(12%oxygen)in a normobaric hypoxic chamber,while those of the other groups were housed in normoxic condition.After pretreatment,the mice of the irradiation groups were exposed to a single 6 or 7 Gy of whole-body 60Co γ-irradiation in normoxia.The mice of the hypoxia and irradiation groups were kept in hypoxic condition in 24 h post-irradiation followed by being resumed to normoxia,while those of the continuous hypoxia treatment groups were remained in hypoxia.After bone marrow cell suspensions were prepared from the Control,6 Gy,and Hy-7 d+6 Gy groups,bone marrow nucleated cells(BMNCs)were counted via automated cell counter.HE staining was employed to observe pathologic changes in medullary cavity,and flow cytometry was used to assess Lin-Sca1?c-Kit?(LSK)hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells,myeloid progenitors(MPs),and mature T/B/myeloid cells.The mice of the 7 Gy,Hy-7 d+7 Gy,and Hy-7 d+7 Gy+Hy groups were monitored for 30-day survival after hypoxic pretreatment.The dynamic changes in the counts of red blood cells(RBC),white blood cells(WBC)and platelets(PLT),and hemoglobin(HGB)level were observed in the 6 Gy,Hy-7 d+6 Gy,and Hy-7 d+6 Gy+Hy groups with aid of a fully automatic blood analyzer.Single-cell RNA sequencing was performed on bone marrow cell suspension derived from the mice euthanized in 17 d after irradiation from the Control,6 Gy,and Hy-7 d+6 Gy groups.Results ①Compared to the Control group,the 6 Gy group showed significantly reduced BMNCs(P<0.01),dilated bone marrow sinusoids,and erythrocyte extravasation.The Hy-7 d+6 Gy group exhibited higher cellular density and attenuated BMNC loss than the 6 Gy group(P<0.01).②Flow cytometry revealed less LSK,MP,and mature T/B/myeloid cells in the 6 Gy group than the Control group(P<0.05),and the reduced counts of LSK and MP were mitigated in the Hy-7 d+6 Gy group(P<0.01).③The Hy-7 d+7 Gy group demonstrated improved 30-day survival than the 7 Gy group(P<0.01),while continuous hypoxia(Hy-7 d+7 Gy+Hy)failed to enhance the survival.No statistical difference was seen in the survival rate between the 2 groups(P=0.12),though the Hy-7 d+7 Gy group showing higher survival rate.④Routine blood test revealed that the Hy-7 d+6 Gy group showed faster WBC recovery(vs the 6 Gy and Hy-7 d+6 Gy+Hy groups,P<0.05),higher pre-irradiation RBC/HGB levels,and accelerated PLT restoration(P<0.05).⑤Single-cell RNA sequencing indicated that hypoxia pretreatment suppressed the numbers of long-term hematopoietic stem cells/short-term hematopoietic stem cells(LT-HSC/ST-HSC)depletion in the Hy-7 d+6 Gy group when compared with the 6 Gy group,which was consistent with the results of flow cytometry.Pseudotime trajectory aligned the Hy-7 d+6 Gy group,as the Control group,showed enriched undifferentiated LSKs.Differential gene analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)analysis revealed that oxidative phosphorylation pathway was strongly activated in the 6 Gy group,while the Hy-7 d+6 Gy group had enriched in chromatin remodeling and mRNA surveillance pathways.Conclusion Hypoxic preconditioning alleviates radiation-induced bone marrow injury,and post-irradiation normoxia restoration promotes hematopoietic recovery in acute radiation-exposed mice.
2.Expert Consensus on the Ethical Requirements for Generative AI-Assisted Academic Writing
You-Quan BU ; Yong-Fu CAO ; Zeng-Yi CHANG ; Hong-Yu CHEN ; Xiao-Wei CHEN ; Yuan-Yuan CHEN ; Zhu-Cheng CHEN ; Rui DENG ; Jie DING ; Zhong-Kai FAN ; Guo-Quan GAO ; Xu GAO ; Lan HU ; Xiao-Qing HU ; Hong-Ti JIA ; Ying KONG ; En-Min LI ; Ling LI ; Yu-Hua LI ; Jun-Rong LIU ; Zhi-Qiang LIU ; Ya-Ping LUO ; Xue-Mei LV ; Yan-Xi PEI ; Xiao-Zhong PENG ; Qi-Qun TANG ; You WAN ; Yong WANG ; Ming-Xu WANG ; Xian WANG ; Guang-Kuan XIE ; Jun XIE ; Xiao-Hua YAN ; Mei YIN ; Zhong-Shan YU ; Chun-Yan ZHOU ; Rui-Fang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(6):826-832
With the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence(GAI)technologies,their widespread application in academic research and writing is continuously expanding the boundaries of sci-entific inquiry.However,this trend has also raised a series of ethical and regulatory challenges,inclu-ding issues related to authorship,content authenticity,citation accuracy,and accountability.In light of the growing involvement of AI in generating academic content,establishing an open,controllable,and trustworthy ethical governance framework has become a key task for safeguarding research integrity and maintaining trust within the academic community.This expert consensus outlines ethical requirements across key stages of AI-assisted academic writing-including topic selection,data management,citation practices,and authorship attribution.It aims to clarify the boundaries and ethical obligations surrounding AI use in academic writing,ensuring that technological tools enhance efficiency without compromising in-tegrity.The goal is to provide guidance and institutional support for building a responsible and sustainable research ecosystem.
3.Radiomics and deep learning models based on unenhanced MRI to predict microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma:a two-center study
Ge ZHANG ; Shuyuan ZHONG ; Genwen HU ; Xinming LI ; Xianyue QUAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(3):424-428
Objective To explore the value of radiomics model and deep learning model based on unenhanced MRI in predicting microvascular invasion(MVI)of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)preoperatively.Methods A total of 189 patients with postopera-tive pathologically confirmed HCC from two centers were retrospectively selected,of which 119 cases from Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University were used as the training set[60 cases with negative MVI,59 cases with positive MVI],and 70 cases from Shenzhen People's Hospital were used as the external test set[38 cases with negative MVI and 32 cases with positive MVI].Clinical indicators were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis and the independent predictors of positive MVI were screened.Deep transfer learning(DTL)and traditional radiomics methods were used to construct radiomics model and deep learning model based on unenhanced MRI.The predictive performances of each model were compared using receiver operating charac-teristic(ROC)curves and area under the curve(AUC).DeLong test was employed to compare statistical differences in performance of the models.Results Alkaline phosphatase(ALP)and prothrombin time(PT)were independent predictors of positive MVI(P<0.05).The deep learning model based on T2WI had the best predictive efficacy,with AUC of 0.779[95%confidence interval(CI)0.696-0.863]and 0.741(95%CI 0.620-0.861)in the training set and external test set,respectively,and there were statistically significant differences compared with the radiomics model and the clinical model based on T1WI(P<0.05).Conclusion Deep learning model based on T2WI has a certain application value in preoperative noninvasive prediction of MVI status in HCC patients.
4.The changes of serum histone deacetylase 2,lonely G protein-coupled receptor ligand and B-type brain natriuretic peptide in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the predictive value for prognosis
Yingbin HU ; Quan LI ; Qi FENG ; Xinting XIA ; Zhanliang YIN
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2025;48(12):1069-1073
Objective:To explore the changes of serum histone deacetylase 2 (HDAC2), lonely G protein-coupled receptor ligand (Apelin) and B-type brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the predictive value for prognosis.Methods:A retrospective selection was made of 100 COPD patients (COPD group) admitted to the Fourth People's Hospital of Langfang from May 2022 to May 2023 and 50 healthy individuals who underwent physical examinations during the same period (healthy control group) as the research subjects. The levels of serum HDAC2, Apelin and BNP in the two groups were compared. The levels of HDAC2, Apelin and BNP in COPD patients with different clinical characteristics were compared. The correlation among serum HDAC2, Apelin and BNP in COPD patients were analyzed by Spearman test. The predictive value of serum HDAC2, Apelin and BNP for the prognosis of patients with COPD was analyzed by the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results:The level of HDAC2 in the COPD group was lower than that in the healthy control group, the levels of Apelin and BNP were higher than those in the healthy control group: (2.38 ± 0.56) U/L vs. (7.51 ± 1.33) U/L, (491.62 ± 53.82) ng/L vs. (337.19 ± 46.52) ng/L, (211.05 ± 23.46) ng/L vs. (37.52 ± 4.32) ng/L, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). COPD patients with different clinical characteristics, including those in acute exacerbation and stable stages, mild, moderate and severe cases, COPD patients with pulmonary function grades Ⅱ, Ⅲ and Ⅳ, COPD patients with and without pulmonary hypertension, and patients with poor prognosis and good prognosis, there were statistically significant differences in the levels of HDAC2, Apelin and BNP ( P<0.05). The Spearman test results indicated that in COPD patients, serum HDAC2 was negatively correlated with Apelin ( r = - 0.469, P = 0.001), HDAC2 was negatively correlated with BNP ( r = - 0.435, P = 0.001), and Apelin was positively correlated with BNP ( r = 0.418, P = 0.001). The results of ROC curve analysis indicated that the combined detection of HDAC2, Apelin and BNP had the highest area under the curve for predicting the prognosis of COPD patients (0.954), with a sensitivity of 81.66%. Conclusions:COPD patients have lower HDAC2 and higher Apelin and BNP levels. The three indicators are correlated to a certain extent, and their levels are closely related to the clinical characteristics of patients. The combined detection of the three indicators can be used as important predictive indicators for the prognosis of COPD patients.
5.Multicenter survey on the current status of pediatric life support training
Xin QIAN ; Xiaodi CAI ; Quan WANG ; Meifang LIN ; Qian WANG ; Tingting XUE ; Biru LI ; Quelan HUANG ; Yi WANG ; Yunxia HONG ; Zhixu CHEN ; Guoping LU ; Ye CHENG ; Hongyang HU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(11):827-831
Objective:To investigate the current status and challenges of pediatric life support training in China and provide references for improving training quality.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted to collect data from pediatric life support training centers across the country,covering basic institutional information,training capacity and training faculty,training program funding,as well as existing challenges and issues.The domestic registry of training centers in 2023 was obtained through the American Heart Association's online platform.After contacting and verifying each center,an online questionnaire was distributed,and the aggregated data were statistically analyzed.Results:A total of 42 institutions participated in the survey,including 19 children's hospitals,14 general hospitals,6 maternal and child health hospitals,2 women and children’s hospitals,and 1 training institution.The distribution of training centers showed a concentration in coastal areas,with the top three provinces/municipalities being Guangdong(7/42,16.7%),Zhejiang(6/42,14.3%),and Shanghai(4/42,9.5%).As of December 31 2023,the 42 institutions had an annual basic life support(BLS)training volume of 8 587 individuals,the median was 120 (100,200),and an annual pediatric advanced life support(PALS)training volume of 2 448 individuals,the median was 30 (20,50).Among the 42 institutions,there were 598 BLS instructors and 306 PALS instructors.Among the surveyed institutions,24(24/42,57.1%)reported BLS instructor teams comprising fewer than 10 members,and 33(33/42,78.6%)reported PALS instructor teams comprising fewer than 10.Only 7 centers(7/42,16.7%)reported having dedicated funding support.The top three challenges were:training sessions occupying instructors’personal time(27/42,64.3%),low instructor compensation(16/42,38.1%),and issues with the data submission system(16/42,38.1%).Conclusion:Pediatric life support training centers in China are primarily children’s hospitals,with a geographical concentration in coastal areas,which is also reflected in the distribution of training scale and instructor resources.Most centers have relatively small training scales and limited instructor capacity,with many instructors conducting training during their personal time.These issues may hinder the implementation and effectiveness of training programs.
6.Effects of Blue Light on Emmetropization in Guinea Pigs Based on Proteomic Analysis
Junxin XIAO ; Zhuoya QUAN ; Hu XIAO ; LAM Thomas CHEUN ; Minyi ZHU ; Danyang WANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(2):284-292
[Objective]To investigate the effect of blue light on emmetropization in guinea pigs,explore the potential mechanisms and assess its application in myopia prevention and control.[Methods]Three-week-old male guinea pigs(n=20)were randomly assigned to the white light group and the blue light group.Refraction and ocular biological parameters were measured every 2 weeks until the experiment ended at week 8.And the 4D-data-independent acquisition(4D-DIA)proteomics technology was used to analyze retina from both the blue light and white light groups,exploring protein composition,expression differences,and biological functions.[Results]After 2 weeks,Guinea pigs exposed to white light gradually tended towards emmetropia,showing a statistically significant difference in refractive error compared to the blue light group(P<0.001).From week 4,the axial length of the blue light group was significantly shorter than that of the white light group(P<0.05).Meanwhile,the vitreous chamber length in the blue light group was significantly smaller than that of the white light group from week 2(P<0.05).A total of 161 differentially expressed proteins were identified by proteomics technology in the retina,with 98 proteins upregulated and 63 proteins downregulated.These proteins were primarily enriched in biosynthetic pathways such as vesicle transport,redox reaction,niacin and nicotinamide metabolism and NAD+metabolism.[Conclusions]Guinea pigs raised under blue light exhibit hyperopic drift and slowed axial elongation,which slows the procession of emmetropization.Based on the 4D-DIA technology,the differentially expressed proteins between the blue light and white light groups are primarily involved in NAD+metabolism,niacin and nicotinamide metabolism.Especially in NAD+salvage synthesis,nicotinamide phosphoribosyl transferase(NAMPT)is upregulated,while sirtuin 2(SIRT2)is downregulated.It provides new insights into the mechanism of blue light in emmetropization and a theoretical basis for myopia prevention and control.
7.Evaluation and Predictive Value of Plasma TAT,PIC,TM and t-PAIC Levels in Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndrome for Overall Survival and Leukemia-free Survival
Jingjing LIU ; Juan LIU ; Peidong HE ; Xinhong LI ; Surong LIU ; Jiao ZHU ; Yangjia QUAN ; Chunying WANG ; Yinghui HU
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(3):139-144
Objective To investigate the prognostic value of thrombin-antithrombin III complex(TAT),plasmin-α2-plasmin inhibitor complex(PIC),thrombomodulin(TM)and tissue plasminogen activator-inhibitor complex(t-PAIC)in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome(MDS).Methods Selected 88 primary MDS patients diagnosed at the 521 Hospital of Ordnance Industry from January 2018 to January 2021.Plasma levels of TAT,PIC,TM,t-PAIC,fibrin degradation products(FDP)and D-dimer(D-D)were measured.A multivariate approach was used to analyze the association between overall survival(OS)and the levels of each coagulation marker.Coagulation markers significantly associated with OS were used to construct a coagulation prognostic scoring system.Based on the median coagulation marker score,MDS patients were divided into high and low score groups.Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to plot survival curves.Results TAT(OR=1.667),PIC(OR=0.734),TM(OR=1.294)and t-PAIC(OR=1.523)were independent factors influencing OS in MDS patients(Wald χ2=0.671~10.751,all P<0.05).The β-values were integrated as statistical weights to construct a coagulation marker score,calculated as follows:[TAT]×0.502-[PIC]×1.013+[TM]×0.181+[t-PAIC]×0.381.The OS(median 14.6 months)and leukemia free survival(LFS)(median 10.3 months)of patients in the high coagulation marker score group were significantly lower than those in the low score group(33.6 months,35.2 months)(Log rank=20.57,26.84,all P<0.001).Subgroup analysis indicated that in both the low-risk IPSS-R subgroup(very low,low,and intermediate risk)and the high-risk IPSS-R subgroup(high and very high risk),the OS(Log rank=9.12,4.30)and LFS(Log rank=4.54,8.51)of the high coagulation marker score group were lower than those of the low score group(all P<0.05).Bivariate analysis showed a moderate correlation between the coagulation marker score and Revise International Prognostic Scoring System(IPSS-R)(PCC=0.536,P<0.001).Multivariate analysis indicated that IPSS-R and high coagulation marker scores were independent risk factors for OS and LFS in MDS patients(P<0.05).Conclusion The coagulation marker score,based on TAT,PIC,TM and t-PAIC,can serve as an independent prognostic factor for OS and LFS in MDS patients.
8.Clinical Significance of Unipolar Electrogram and Bipolar Electrogram in Guiding Radiofrequency Ablation of Outflow Tract Ventricular Premature Contraction
Liqi GE ; Xiaoqin HU ; Fei LI ; Wensu CHEN ; Hui WEI ; Quan ZHANG ; Baixiang ZHANG ; Chaoqun ZHANG ; Zhirong WANG ; Chengzong LI
Chinese Circulation Journal 2025;40(5):480-485
Objectives:We evaluated the clinical significance of unipolar electrogram and bipolar electrogram in guiding radiofrequency ablation for outflow tract ventricular premature contractions(PVC).Methods:Data were collected from 78 patients who underwent successful radiofrequency ablation of PVC.Pre-procedure electrocardiogram showed a LBBB morphology on inferior leads.In the included patients,the right-side ablation was performed at first,and if the ablation failed,the left-side ablation was then performed.According to the location of the successful ablation target,they were divided into unilateral ablation successful group and bilateral ablation successful group.The differences in the earliest bipolar local activation to QRS(LATBi),unipolar-dV/dTmax to QRS(LATUni),and local activation time were compared between the two groups.Furthermore,the electrogram characteristics predicting bilateral ablation were explored.Results:Patients were divided into unilateral ablation group(n=57)and bilateral ablation group(n=21)according to the ablation site.There were statistically significant differences in LATBi(25[21,30]ms vs.14[10,24]ms),LATUni(7[0,17]ms vs.-23[-41,-11]ms),and ΔLATBi-Uni(15[11,25]ms vs.44[25,56]ms)between the unilateral ablation group and the bilateral ablation group(all P<0.05).Multivariate regression analysis suggested that LATBi,LATUni,and ΔLATBi-Uni were independent predictors of the need for bilateral ablation.There was no significant difference between left and right LATBi,LATUni and ΔLATBi-Uni in the bilateral ablation group.LATUni≤-1 was the most accurate parameter for predicting the need for bilateral ablation(AUC=0.941;specificity 80.7%;sensitivity 100%).Conclusions:LATUni≤-1ms is a useful indicator for predicting the need for bilateral PVC ablation in this patient cohort.
9.Application of 3D Slicer software in endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma
Tingqin HUANG ; Yutian HU ; Ming ZHANG ; Quan DONG ; Bin LIU ; Ren ZHOU ; Chongxiao LIU ; Zhenyu GUO
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(6):1020-1027
Objective To analyze the application value of 3D Slicer software in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenoma resection.Methods A retrospective analysis was made on the clinical data of 36 patients with pituitary adenomas treated with 3D Slicer-assisted endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery(3D Slicer group)in the Department of Neurosurgery,The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University,from January 2024 to December 2024.Preoperatively,multimodal images were fused and reconstructed using 3D Slicer software to systematically evaluate bony anatomical structures such as sphenoid sinus ostia,intrasphenoidal septa,and sellar floor structures,design the size of pedicled nasoseptal flaps,and clarify the positional relationships between pituitary adenomas and surrounding vital structures including the internal carotid artery,pituitary gland,and optic chiasm,so as to provide real-time guidance for intraoperative procedures.Meanwhile,45 patients with pituitary adenomas treated with neuronavigation-assisted endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery from January 2023 to December 2023 were included as the control group(neuronavigation group).The surgical outcomes and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups.Results Compared with the neuronavigation group,the 3D Slicer group demonstrated higher identification rates of the optic nerve groove and carotid artery impression(94.4%vs.77.8%),shorter operative time[(2.9±0.6)h vs.(3.5±0.9)h],less intraoperative bleeding[(159.7±70.5)mL vs.(237.8±96.0)mL],and a lower incidence of postoperative olfactory dysfunction(8.3%vs.26.7%),with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).However,there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in the identification rate of the sphenoid sinus ostium(100.0%vs.97.8%),gross total resection rate(75.0%vs.64.4%),and the incidence of other postoperative complications,including cerebrospinal fluid leakage(0.0%vs.6.7%),intracranial infection(2.8%vs.11.1%),transient diabetes insipidus(30.6%vs.22.2%),and hypopituitarism(38.9%vs.37.8%,P>0.05).Conclusion 3D Slicer software helps improve the mastery of anatomical basics in endoscopic transsphenoidal approach among junior and primary physicians,enhancing the clinical efficacy and safety of pituitary adenoma resection,and thus is worthy of clinical promotion.
10.Application review of wearable devices in auxiliary detection and diagnosis of acute mountain sickness
Hui-quan WANG ; Shuai MA ; Guo-sheng CHEN ; Yu GUO ; Jin-han YU ; Zheng-xu YAN ; Ming-hu LIU ; Xin-min DONG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(9):100-107
The pathological mechanisms and related physiological indicators of acute mountain sickness(AMS)were introduced,and the present situation of wearable devices applied in AMS auxiliary detection and diagnosis were reviewed.The challenges and future development directions of wearable devices applied in auxiliary detection and diagnosis were pointed out.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(9):100-107]

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