1.Heterogeneity of sub-dimensions of satisfaction with the quality of assistive devices from the perspective of self-care ability stratification
Hua JIANG ; Zhuowen PAN ; Mei YAN ; Liquan DONG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(4):473-481
ObjectiveTo explore the differences in attention to the sub-dimensions of satisfaction with the quality of assistive devices among people with different self-care abilities in China, identify the key driving factors, and provide a basis for the precision design and service provision of assistive devices. MethodsBased on the 2023 national survey data, involving 14 030 people with functional impairments, self-care ability was taken as the core independent variable, eight sub-dimensions of satisfaction as dependent variables, and variables such as gender, age, educational level and residential type were controlled. Univariate analysis was performed using Chi-square test with Bonferroni correction, and a binary Logistic regression model was constructed to identify influencing factors. Meanwhile, reliability and validity tests, endogeneity tests (instrumental variable method and propensity score matching) and heterogeneity tests were conducted. ResultsAmong the eight satisfaction sub-dimensions, six presented significant inter-group differences, with Bonferroni correction (threshold = 0.00625). Following binary Logistic regression and endogeneity correction, significant inter-group heterogeneity was confirmed in dimensions such as size and shape. For the affordability dimension, the main effect of self-care ability was not statistically significant, yet prominent urban-rural heterogeneity was observed. Specifically, taking the fully independent (self-care) group as the reference, the fully dependent group attached significantly greater importance to safety (B = 0.253, P < 0.001), comfort (B = 0.153, P = 0.001) and ease of use (B = 0.316, P < 0.001); the partially dependent group showed the highest level of attention to lightweight (B = 0.094, P = 0.027) and durability (B = 0.254, P < 0.001); and the fully independent group demonstrated a relatively stronger preference for aesthetics. ConclusionStratified functional demands, driven by self-care ability, exist in the satisfaction of individuals with functional impairments with assistive devices in China. The policy formulation and product design of assistive devices should shift to a precision-oriented paradigm: prioritize the guarantee of safety, comfort and ease of use for fully dependent groups, optimize lightweight performance and durability for partially dependent groups, enhance aesthetics and social acceptance for fully independent groups, roll out price subsidy policies for urban price-sensitive groups, and strengthen the supply of core functional services for rural groups. This approach will comprehensively improve the adaptation effectiveness of assistive devices and the well-being of users.
2.Structure and Function of GPR126/ADGRG6
Ting-Ting WU ; Si-Qi JIA ; Shu-Zhu CAO ; De-Xin ZHU ; Guo-Chao TANG ; Zhi-Hua SUN ; Xing-Mei DENG ; Hui ZHANG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(2):299-309
GPR126, also known as ADGRG6, is one of the most deeply studied aGPCRs. Initially, GPR126 was thought to be a receptor associated with muscle development and was primarily expressed in the muscular and skeletal systems. With the deepening of research, it was found that GPR126 is expressed in multiple mammalian tissues and organs, and is involved in many biological processes such as embryonic development, nervous system development, and extracellular matrix interactions. Compared with other aGPCRs proteins, GPR126 has a longer N-terminal domain, which can bind to ligands one-to-one and one-to-many. Its N-terminus contains five domains, a CUB (complement C1r/C1s, Uegf, Bmp1) domain, a PTX (Pentraxin) domain, a SEA (Sperm protein, Enterokinase, and Agrin) domain, a hormone binding (HormR) domain, and a conserved GAIN domain. The GAIN domain has a self-shearing function, which is essential for the maturation, stability, transport and function of aGPCRs. Different SEA domains constitute different GPR126 isomers, which can regulate the activation and closure of downstream signaling pathways through conformational changes. GPR126 has a typical aGPCRs seven-transmembrane helical structure, which can be coupled to Gs and Gi, causing cAMP to up- or down-regulation, mediating transmembrane signaling and participating in the regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation and migration. GPR126 is activated in a tethered-stalk peptide agonism or orthosteric agonism, which is mainly manifested by self-proteolysis or conformational changes in the GAIN domain, which mediates the rapid activation or closure of downstream pathways by tethered agonists. In addition to the tethered short stem peptide activation mode, GPR126 also has another allosteric agonism or tunable agonism mode, which is specifically expressed as the GAIN domain does not have self-shearing function in the physiological state, NTF and CTF always maintain the binding state, and the NTF binds to the ligand to cause conformational changes of the receptor, which somehow transmits signals to the GAIN domain in a spatial structure. The GAIN domain can cause the 7TM domain to produce an activated or inhibited signal for signal transduction, For example, type IV collagen interacts with the CUB and PTX domains of GPR126 to activate GPR126 downstream signal transduction. GPR126 has homology of 51.6%-86.9% among different species, with 10 conserved regions between different species, which can be traced back to the oldest metazoans as well as unicellular animals.In terms of diseases, GPR126 dysfunction involves the pathological process of bone, myelin, embryo and other related diseases, and is also closely related to the occurrence and development of malignant tumors such as breast cancer and colon cancer. However, the biological function of GPR126 in various diseases and its potential as a therapeutic target still needs further research. This paper focuses on the structure, interspecies differences and conservatism, signal transduction and biological functions of GPR126, which provides ideas and references for future research on GPR126.
3.Correlation between brain white matter lesions and insulin resistance in non-diabetic elderly individuals based on magnetic resonance imaging
Mei LI ; Fang YUAN ; Xizi XING ; Feng XIE ; Hua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2025;34(1):96-101
Objective To investigate the relationship between brain white matter lesions (WML) and triglyceride glucose (TyG) index in non-diabetic elderly individuals based on magnetic resonance imaging. Methods A total of 523 non-diabetic elderly individuals aged ≥ 60 years were selected from Jinan, Shandong Province, China from June 2018 to December 2019. According to the quartiles of TyG index, there were 133 participants in the first quartile (Q1) group, 127 in the second quartile (Q2) group, 132 in the third quartile (Q3) group, and 131 in the fourth quartile (Q4) group. All participants underwent brain magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate paraventricular, deep, and total WML volumes, as well as Fazekas scores. Results Compared with Q1, Q2, and Q3 groups, Q4 group showed significant increase in periventricular, deep, and total WML volumes (P < 0.05). The proportion of participants with a Fazekas score ≥ 2 in the periventricular, deep, and total WML was higher in the Q4 group compared with the Q1 and Q2 groups (P < 0.05). The proportion of participants with a Fazekas score ≥ 2 in deep WML was higher in Q4 group than in Q3 group (P < 0.05). TyG index was significantly positively correlated with periventricular, deep, and total WML volumes (r = 0.401, 0.405, and 0.445, P < 0.001). After adjusting for confounding factors, TyG index was still significantly positively correlated with periventricular, deep, and total WML volumes (P < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed that compared with Q1 group, the risk of Fazekas score ≥ 2 in periventricular WML was 1.950-fold (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.154-3.294, P = 0.013) in Q3 group and 3.411-fold (95% CI: 1.984-5.863, P < 0.001) in Q4 group, the risk of Fazekas score ≥ 2 in total WML was 2.529-fold (95%CI: 1.444-4.430, P = 0.001) in Q3 group and 4.486-fold (95%CI: 2.314-8.696, P < 0.001) in Q4 group. The risk of Fazekas score ≥ 2 in deep WML was 2.953-fold (95%CI: 1.708-5.106, P < 0.001) in Q4 group compared with Q1 group. Conclusion Increased TyG index is an independent risk factor for WML in non-diabetic elderly individuals.
4.Expression of serum microRNA-497 in patients with colorectal cancer and its diagnostic and prognostic values
Mei HUA ; Xiaolu ZHAI ; Chong TANG ; Ying CHEN ; Dian YIN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(22):3579-3584
Objective To characterize the expression patterns of serum microRNA-497(miR-497)in patients with colorectal cancer(CRC)and to investigate its associations with clinicopathological characteristics,diagnostic performance,and long-term prognostic outcomes.Methods This study retrospectively analyzed data from 122 patients with CRC admitted to the hospital between March 2020 and March 2022(CRC group),and enrolled 100 healthy individuals undergoing routine physical examinations(healthy control group)for comparison.Serum samples were collected from all participants prior to any surgical intervention,and the expression levels of miR-497 in serum were quantified using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).Simulta-neously,the levels of carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)and carbohydrate antigen 199(CA199)were measured.To investigate the association between miR-497 expression and clinicopathological characteristics,we evaluated its diagnostic performance using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis.Furthermore,Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression models were employed to assess its impact on patient prognosis.Results Compared to healthy individuals,CRC patients exhibited significantly lower serum miR-497 expression levels(P<0.001).Notably,miR-497 expression was strongly correlated with TNM stage progression and lymph node metastasis(P<0.001),but showed no significant association with tumor location,patient sex,or age.Diagnostic evaluation using ROC curves demonstrated that miR-497 achieved an AUC of 0.845 for CRC detection,outperforming CEA(AUC=0.748)and CA19-9(AUC=0.702),with DeLong's test confirming the statistically significant differences(P<0.05).Kaplan-Meier survival analysis revealed a significantly higher 3-year DFS rate among patients with high miR-497 expression(84.06%)compared to those with low expression(64.58%),with median DFS not reached in the high-expression group versus 36 months in the low-expression group(P=0.015).Multivariate Cox regression analysis confirmed that reduced miR-497 expression(HR=1.923,95%CI:1.184~3.125),advanced TNM stage(HR=2.511,95%CI:1.421~4.437),and lymph node metastasis(HR=1.753,95%CI:1.151~2.664)were independently associated with poorer disease-free survival outcomes.Conclusions Serum miR-497 is downregulated in patients with CRC and is significantly associated with tumor progression and poor prognosis.It demonstrates high diagnostic accuracy and strong potential for prognostic evalua-tion,highlighting its promise as a biomarker for auxiliary diagnosis and outcome prediction in CRC.
5.Evaluation of assistive device adaptation and analysis of influencing factors among people with dysfunction
Chen LIU ; Liquan DONG ; Mei YAN ; Hua JIANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(11):1354-1364
Objective To investigate the current status of assistive device adaptation among people with dysfunction in China,identi-fy unmet assistive needs for assistive products,and determine key factors influencing attitudes toward assistive device use.Methods Based on data from the Chinese segment of the Global Rapid Assistive Technology Assessment(rATA)survey,5 935 individuals with dysfunction from Beijing,Anhui,Fujian,Hubei,Sichuan and Shaanxi were included.The adaptation status of assistive devices was analyzed,and a theoretical framework was constructed using the tech-nology acceptance model.Multiple linear regression analysis was applied to identify factors influencing attitudes toward assistive device use.Results The utilization rate of rehabilitation assistive devices among people with dysfunction was 65.9%,with a notable prevalence of multiple functional impairments.Fit rate was the highest(68.44%)in individuals with visual im-pairments,while those with communication impairments had the lowest(1.52%).Fit rates were significantly low-er among rural residents and older adults.Overall satisfaction with assistive devices was relatively high(4.11±0.71).Accessibility of the home environment(B=0.396,P<0.001),accessibility of the public environment(B=0.204,P<0.001),functional utility of assistive devices(B=0.204,P<0.001),and distance to obtain the devices(B<-0.112,P<0.01)were key factors affecting satisfication toward assistive device use,while the source of payment showed no significant impact(P>0.05).Conclusion Significant structural imbalances and group disparities exist in the adaptation of assistive devices among people with dysfunction in China.The phenomenon of multiple functional impairments has not received suffi-cient attention,and there remains a substantial unmet need for assistive products among non-fitted groups.Al-though overall satisfaction with assistive devices is high,influencing factors are complex.Continuous improve-ment of accessibility in both private and public environments,promotion of personalized adaptation services,and optimization of assistive device service networks are essential to enhance adaptation accuracy,sustained use,and subjective well-being among people with dysfunction.
6.The Mechanism of Echinococcus Granulosus Sensu Stricto Antigen B to Protect Immune Thrombocytopenia Mouse Model by Influen-cing Autophagy
Hai-Chen SONG ; Xue-Mei WANG ; Dan-Lu LI ; Li ZHAO ; Xue-Hua YANG ; Mei YAN
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1694-1700
Objective:To investigate the mechanism of natural antigen B(nAgB)to protect Immune thrombocytopenia(ITP)mouse model by influencing autophagy.Methods:Twenty-eight female BALB/c mice aged 8-10 weeks were randomly divided into four groups.7 mice of each group were immunized intraperitoneally,the control group was treated with PBS as the control group;ITP group was treated with anti-CD41 monoclonal antibody(anti-CD41Ab)only;nAgB group was treated with nAgB intraperitoneal injection for 5d;nAgB+ITP group was treated with nAgB intraperitoneal injection for 5d,then treated with anti-CD41 Ab.The peripheral blood platelet count in each group was tested;and the spleen and liver should be isolated and weighed,the organ index was calculated;qRT-PCR was used to detect spleen microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3(LC3),p62,Beclin-1 mRNA expression levels.Western blot was used to detect the protein expression level of spleen LC3 Ⅱ/LC3 Ⅰ,p62,Beclin-1.Results:Compared with the control group,mice in the ITP group showed a significant decrease in blood PLT count[(102.1±17.9)× 109/L vs(485.4±185.2)×109/L,P<0.01],a significant increase in spleen index(P<0.01),mice in the nAgB group showed a significant increase in blood PLT count,rising to(1051±127.6)× 109/L on the 3 day after modeling.Compared with the ITP group,mice in the nAgB+ITP group showed a significant increase in PLT count on the 1 day of anti-CD41 Ab administration[(428.6±131.6)× 109/L vs(102.1±17.9)×109/L,P<0.05],however,the spleen index was significantly decreased(P<0.05).qRT-PCR and Western blot results showed that compared with the control group,the mRNA and protein expression levels of spleen LC3,p62 and Beclin-1 were increased in the ITP group of mice(P<0.05,P<0.01).Compared with the ITP group,the nAgB+ITP group could significantly decrease mRNA levels of spleen LC3,p62 and Beclin-1(P<0.05,P<0.01),and also significantly decrease the protein expression levels of LC3 Ⅱ/LC3 Ⅰ,p62 and Beclin-1(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion:nAgB inhibits the transcription and expression levels of autophagy-related genes and regulates immune intolerance,thereby protecting ITP mouse models.
7.Analysis of VWF Gene c.7332G>A Nonsense Mutation Pedigree and Study of Molecular Pathogenesis
Duan-Yang WANG ; Lei WANG ; Dong-Yan FU ; Xiao-Mei LU ; Li-Dong ZHAO ; Jia-Wei ZHENG ; Ya-Lin YU ; Gang WANG ; Lin-Hua YANG
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1701-1707
Objective:To analyze the genetic characteristics of the VWF gene c.7332G>A nonsense mutation and explore its molecular pathogenesis.Methods:Phenotypic diagnosis of the proband was performed using VWF:Ag,VWF:RCo,FⅧ:C and multimeric analysis.The probands were genotyped by NGS whole-exome sequencing,and the sequencing results were validated by sanger sequencing.The family members were genotyped by Sanger sequencing.The VWF gene c.7332G>A nonsense mutant plasmid was constructed.After transfection,the function of VWF gene c.7332G>A mutant plasmid was verified at cell level in vitro.The mRNA level was detected by qRT-PCR,and the expression level of protein was detected by Western blot,the function of multimerization was verified by the multimeric analysis.Results:VWF:Ag and VWF:RCo were all less than 3%in the proband,and the multimeric analysis showed multimer deficiency.The proband was diagnosed as type 3 VWD.The homozygous nonsense mutation of VWF gene c.7332G>A was detected by gene sequencing.The VWF mRNA level of the mutant plasmid was decreased,and the VWF protein expression in the cell supernatant was decreased,the mutant protein was truncated and the function of VWF multimerization was impaired.Conclusion:A homozygous mutation in exon 43 of VWF gene,c.7332G>A,was responsible for the probands type 3 VWD in the proband.The mutation caused a decrease in the relative level of VWF mRNA and protein,and impaired the function of VWF multimerization.
8.Research on the correlation between early nutrition and bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very preterm infants
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(10):748-752
Objective:To explore the correlation between enteral and parenteral nutrition intake in very preterm infants during the first week after birth and the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 158 preterm infants born between October 1,2018 and September 30,2021.All of the infants were transferred to the neonatal ward of The Third Hospital of Baogang Group within 24 hours of birth.The infants had a birth weight of less than 1 500 g and a gestational age of less than 32 weeks.These infants were used as study subjects and were divided into a bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) group( n=65) and a non-BPD group ( n=93).The clinical data and nutritional intake were compared between the two groups. Results:The BPD group exhibited longer birth weight recovery and mechanical ventilation times than the non-BPD group.The BPD group also had higher rates of extrauterine growth restriction,feeding intolerance,haemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus and bile acid accumulation associated with parenteral nutrition than the non-BPD group ( P<0.05).The BPD group received a higher volume of parenteral nutrition in the first week after birth than the non-BPD group.However,the caloric intake per unit of parenteral nutrition,the caloric-to-nitrogen ratio,and the total intake of glucose,amino acids,and lipid emulsions were all lower in the BPD group than in the non-BPD group during the first week postnatally ( P<0.05).The breastfeeding rate,enteral caloric intake,protein-to-energy ratio,and total caloric intake were all lower in the BPD group than in the non-BPD group.It took longer for the BPD group to achieve full enteral nutrition than the non-BPD group( P<0.05). Conclusion:The early attainment of total enteral nutrition,the increased energy density of parenteral nutrition,unit parenteral nutritional calories,and an emphasis on protein-energy ratio may be measures to reduce the incidence of BPD.
9.The impact of systemic lupus erythematosus on pregnant women and newborns
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(7):550-554
Systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE)is a maternally-derived disease that can have adverse effects on pregnant women and newborns. Understanding the relationship between SLE and pregnancy,studying the changes in maternal molecular levels and organ changes,and providing scientific assessment,treatment,and prevention for patients with fertility intentions can improve adverse pregnancy outcomes. It also explains the molecular biology of neonatal lupus erythematosus and its clinical manifestations,providing scientific guidance for subsequent research and clinical practitioners to improve the prognosis of affected children.
10.Effects comparison of two peri-examination methods in contrast-enhanced transcranial Doppler screening for patent foramen ovale
Yong-mei XU ; Cui WANG ; Hua-kang LI ; Feng ZHANG ; Lin TAN ; Xue ZHANG ; Chen WAN ; Xiang XU ; Jun HU
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2025;34(9):784-788
Objective To explore the effects of different education and examination methods on the examination results during the screening/evaluation of patent foramen ovale by contrast-enhanced transcranial Doppler(cTCD).Methods Patients who underwent cTCD screening/evaluation for patent foramen ovale in our hospital from May 2023 to February 2024 were retrospectively selected as the research subjects.The patients were divided into the observation group and the control group according to different education and examination methods during the peri-examination period.Patients who received video education,modified Valsalva maneuver,and injection of contrast agent with 20 mL syringe were included into the observation group,and patients who received artificial education,Valsalva maneuver,and injection of contrast agent with 10 mL syringe were included into the control group.The positive detection rate of patent foramen ovale,right-to-left shunt microbubble grading during Valsalva/modified Valsalva maneuver,systolic blood flow velocity,pulsatility index(PI),resistive index(RI),examination duration,total physician-patient communication time,whether occlusion surgery was performed,and patient satisfaction were compared between the two groups.Results The positive detection rate of patent foramen ovale by cTCD(82.93%vs.95.92%),the detection rate of the maximum amout(grade Ⅲ)of microbubbles(39.02%vs.61.22%),the total physician-patient communication time during the peri-examination period[11.30(10.00,14.00)minutes vs.8.23(7.00,10.00)minutes],the rate of occlusion surgery(48.78%vs.73.47%),and the total patient satisfaction(80.49%vs.91.84%)showed statistically significant differences between the control group and the observation group(P<0.05).Additionally,the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(AUC)for diagnosing patent foramen ovale were 0.718 in the control group and 0.855 in the observation group.Conclusion Peri-examination interventions such as video education,modified Valsalva maneuver,and injection of contrast agent with 20 mL syringe can improve the positive detection rate of patent foramen ovale,reduce ineffective physician-patient communication,and improve patient satisfaction.

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