1.Research advances in chemokines and their receptors in cognitive disorders
Houyu ZHAO ; Kun LIANG ; Zeyuan YU ; Wei DING ; Yukun WEN ; Jianming HUANG ; Yiqun FANG
Journal of Chongqing Medical University 2025;50(7):920-925
Cognitive impairment is the main clinical manifestation of many nervous system diseases such as stroke,multiple sclerosis,and neurodegeneration,and neuroinflammation is one of the key mechanisms for the onset of cognitive disorders.Chemokines are a class of highly conserved small-molecule secretory proteins that bind to the corresponding chemokine receptors located on cell mem-brane,activating downstream signaling pathways and playing an important role in cell migration,proliferation,differentiation,and sur-vival.In the central nervous system,chemokines and their receptors are involved in immune response and can exert a certain regulatory effect on neuroinflammation.This article reviews the research advances in chemokines and their receptors in cognitive disorders,in or-der to provide new insights and targets for the early diagnosis and treatment of related diseases.
2.Clinical Efficacy of Jiuzi Huichun Decoction Combined with Spleen-strengthening Moxibustion on Asthenospermia Infertility with Spleen-kidney Deficiency Pattern
Junbo WANG ; Shijia LIANG ; Jianmin MAO ; Jianming SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):171-179
ObjectiveTo observe the effectiveness and safety of Jiuzihuichun decoction combined with spleen- strengthening moxibustion in patients with asthenospermia infertility with spleen-kidney deficiency pattern. MethodsA total of 82 patients with asthenospermia of spleen-kidney deficiency pattern in Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital were included. The patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, with 41 patients in each group. The control group received oral administration of WuziYanzong pills combined with spleen-strengthening moxibustion. The dosage of Wuzi Yanzong pills was 1 bag each time, and it was taken twice a day. The spleen-strengthening moxibustion was carried out once a week. The observation group, on the other hand, took Jiuzi Huichun decoction orally combined with spleen-strengthening moxibustion. The Jiuzi Huichun Decoction was taken 200 mL each time, twice a day, with one dose in the morning and one in the evening. The spleen-strengthening moxibustion for the observation group was also performed once a week. The treatment course for both groups was 12 weeks, and they were followed up for an additional 12 weeks. During the treatment process,12 cases were either lost to follow-up or excluded. Eventually, 70 cases were available for evaluation,with 35 cases in the control group and 35 cases in the observation group. The pregnancy status of the patients' spouse within 6 months was recorded. The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome scores of spleen-kidney deficiency pattern before and after treatment were evaluated. The semen volume,semen routine parameters,normal sperm morphology,sperm DNA fragmentation index,seminal plasma fructose,seminal plasma acid phosphatase, and seminal plasma α-glucosidase levels of the two groups were detected before and after treatment. In addition, the safety indicators related to liver and kidney functions of the two groups were detected before and after treatment. ResultsDuring the 6-month observation period, when compared with the situation before treatment in their respective groups,the semen volume of the observation group and the control group increased. In contrast, the sperm concentration,sperm motility,proportion of a+b-grade sperm,normal sperm morphology,seminal plasma fructose,seminal plasma acid phosphatase,seminal plasma α-Glucosidase,the proportion of a-grade sperm,linear sperm motility,linear sperm concentration, and linear sperm count all increased significantly(P<0.05). At the same time, the sperm DNA fragmentation index and the TCM syndrome scores of the spleen-kidney deficiency pattern decreased significantly(P<0.05). When the observation group was compared with the control group after treatment, the clinical efficacy of the observation group was better(Z=-2.276,P<0.05). The pregnancy rate of the observation group's spouses was 14.3%,which was higher than the 2.9% of the control group. The sperm motility, the proportion of a+b-grade sperm,seminal plasma fructose,the proportion of a-grade sperm,normal sperm morphology,α-glucosidase, and linear sperm motility in the observation group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). Moreover, the sperm DNA fragmentation index and the TCM syndrome scores of spleen-kidney deficiency pattern in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.01). No serious adverse reactions occurred in the two groups,and no abnormalities were found in the safety indicators after treatment. ConclusionJiuzi Huichun decoction combined with spleen-strengthening moxibustion can enhance sperm viability and sperm concentration. It can also improve the TCM-related symptoms of asthenospermia of spleen-kidney deficiency pattern and sperm morphology. Additionally, it can reduce the sperm DNA fragmentation index and regulate the level of seminal plasma bioenzyme in patients with male asthenospermia infertility of spleen-kidney deficiency pattern. Therefore, it is worthy of further promotion and application in clinical practice.
3.Central nervous system infection:Expert consensus on imaging examination standards(2024 edition)
Chen QIAO ; Ting LIU ; Jianming CAI ; Qing LU ; Weijun SITU ; Meng ZHENG ; Zhenying XIA ; Yuan QU ; Ting LIANG ; Guangping ZHENG ; Hongkai ZHANG ; Shengyuan LAI ; Hongjun LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(6):857-860
Imaging examination is a crucial part in diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system infection(CNSI),involving complex imaging sequences and parameters.This consensus was jointly written by multiple CNSI imaging experts in China,aimed to standardize imaging examination of CNSI.
4.Identification of high-risk areas for local tumor progression following microwave ablation of colorectal cancer liver metastases using three-dimensional MRI imaging
Lu LI ; Jianming LI ; Hefei LI ; Wenqi CHEN ; Jie HU ; Zhen WANG ; Xueqin TIAN ; Jie YU ; Ping LIANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(5):431-438
Objective:To investigate the spatial distribution patterns of local tumor progression(LTP)after microwave ablation(MWA)for colorectal liver metastases(CRLMs)and identify high-risk progression zones.Methods:A total of 471 CRLM lesions from 246 patients treated with MWA at the Chinese PLA General Hospital between September 2009 and March 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Three-dimensional visualized MRI image fusion technology was employed to evaluate the spatial relationship between ablation margins(AM)and LTP. The liver was partitioned into nine specific anatomical regions. Machine learning(Boruta algorithm)was used to assess the importance of these regions on LTP risk. Multivariate analysis of LTP was performed at the tumor level and at the patient level using the Cox mixed effects model and the Cox regression model,respectively.Results:LTP occurred in 115 lesions,with an LTP rate of 40.0%(80/200)in ablated lesions which were located in the high-risk progression area,and 12.9%(35/271)in low-risk progression area. Multivariate analysis identified AM < 5 mm,tumor size ≥3 cm and location in high-risk zones as independent risk factors for LTP. Notably,LTP in high-risk zones predominantly clustered around the ablation needle tip.Conclusions:Post-MWA LTP in CRLMs exhibits distinct spatial clustering,particularly at the needle tip within high-risk progression zones. These findings provide critical insights for optimizing ablation strategies and improving clinical outcomes.
5.Central nervous system infection:Expert consensus on imaging examination standards(2024 edition)
Chen QIAO ; Ting LIU ; Jianming CAI ; Qing LU ; Weijun SITU ; Meng ZHENG ; Zhenying XIA ; Yuan QU ; Ting LIANG ; Guangping ZHENG ; Hongkai ZHANG ; Shengyuan LAI ; Hongjun LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(6):857-860
Imaging examination is a crucial part in diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system infection(CNSI),involving complex imaging sequences and parameters.This consensus was jointly written by multiple CNSI imaging experts in China,aimed to standardize imaging examination of CNSI.
6.Identification of high-risk areas for local tumor progression following microwave ablation of colorectal cancer liver metastases using three-dimensional MRI imaging
Lu LI ; Jianming LI ; Hefei LI ; Wenqi CHEN ; Jie HU ; Zhen WANG ; Xueqin TIAN ; Jie YU ; Ping LIANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(5):431-438
Objective:To investigate the spatial distribution patterns of local tumor progression(LTP)after microwave ablation(MWA)for colorectal liver metastases(CRLMs)and identify high-risk progression zones.Methods:A total of 471 CRLM lesions from 246 patients treated with MWA at the Chinese PLA General Hospital between September 2009 and March 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Three-dimensional visualized MRI image fusion technology was employed to evaluate the spatial relationship between ablation margins(AM)and LTP. The liver was partitioned into nine specific anatomical regions. Machine learning(Boruta algorithm)was used to assess the importance of these regions on LTP risk. Multivariate analysis of LTP was performed at the tumor level and at the patient level using the Cox mixed effects model and the Cox regression model,respectively.Results:LTP occurred in 115 lesions,with an LTP rate of 40.0%(80/200)in ablated lesions which were located in the high-risk progression area,and 12.9%(35/271)in low-risk progression area. Multivariate analysis identified AM < 5 mm,tumor size ≥3 cm and location in high-risk zones as independent risk factors for LTP. Notably,LTP in high-risk zones predominantly clustered around the ablation needle tip.Conclusions:Post-MWA LTP in CRLMs exhibits distinct spatial clustering,particularly at the needle tip within high-risk progression zones. These findings provide critical insights for optimizing ablation strategies and improving clinical outcomes.
7.Diagnosis and treatment of 11 cases of liver injury due to percutaneous nephrolithotripsy
Yuyang YANG ; Taisheng LIANG ; Gang WU ; Xin ZHANG ; Jianming LIANG ; Botao TANG ; Hongjun GAO ; Jian WANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2024;29(1):37-40
【Objective】 To explore the diagnosis and management of liver injury caused by percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL), so as to provide reference for the diagnoise and treatment of similar patients. 【Methods】 The clinical data of 926 patients who underwent PCNL during Oct.2017 and Oct.2022 were searched, and the data of those complicated with liver injury were analyzed. 【Results】 A total of 11 cases were collected, including 6 males and 5 females, average age (55.00±13.25)years.All injuries were confirmed with CT.The average decrease of hemoglobin after operation was (14.00±11.97)g/L.One patient needed blood transfusion due to pyonephrosis and multiple operations, and all patients were cured and discharged after delaying the removal of nephrostomy tube [an average of (6.73±1.27)days] . 【Conclusion】 In the absence of obvious signs of peritonitis and hemodynamic stability, conservative treatment of liver injury caused by PCNL is safe and effective.
8.Analysis of inflammatory factors and BDNF expression in the brain hippocampus of Alzheimer's disease-like mice caused by Aβ25-35
Wen LU ; Jinye REN ; Xiangwei HE ; Liang TANG ; Jianming LI
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(5):657-663
Objective To investigate the expression of inflammatory factors and brain-derived neurotro-phic factor(BDNF)in the brain hippocampus of Alzheimer's disease(AD)-like mice caused by amyloid β-protein 25-35(Aβ25-35).Methods A total of 40 six-week-old male Kunming mice were taken to construct an AD-like mouse model using bilateral ventricular injection of Aβ25-35,and were divided into the 0 d,7 d,14 d,and 28 d groups for observation,with 10 mice in each group.The Y-maze and new object recognition assay were used to test the learning and memory functions of the mice.The hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining was used to observe the neuronal damage in the hippocampal region.Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression levels of phosphorylated-tau(p-tau),CD11b and BDNF in hippocampus.ELISA was used to detect the expression levels of inflammatory factors in hippocampus,including interleukin-1β(IL-1β)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF)-α,and real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR(RT-qPCR)and Western blot were used to detect the mRNA and protein expression levels of BDNF.Results Aβ25-35 could impair memory and cognitive function in the mice.Compared with the 0 d group,the neuron number in the hippocampal tissue of mice in the 14 d and 28 d groups was significantly reduced(P<0.05),and the optical density values of p-Tau and CD11b,and expression levels of IL-1β and TNF-α in the hippocampal region of mice in the 14 d and 28 d groups were significantly increased(P<0.05).In addition,compared with the 0 d group,the relative expression levels of BDNF mRNA and protein in the hippocampal tissue of mice were sig-nificantly increased in the 7 d group(P<0.05),while the relative expression levels of BDNF mRNA and pro-tein were significantly decreased in the 14 d and 28 d groups(P<0.05).Conclusion Aβ25-35 may increase the expression of TNF-α,IL-1β and p-tau in hippocampal tissue by activating microglia,which in turn impaired the memory and cognitive functions of mice,and the expression level of BDNF in hippocampal tissue showed a first increase and then a decrease in the injury period.
9.Combining electro-acupuncture with percutaneous stimulation of tibial nerves can relieve urinary incontinence after a spinal cord injury
Yan SUN ; Yaping SHEN ; Liang ZHONG ; Xudong GU ; Jianming FU ; Liang LI ; Linhua TAO ; Caihong WU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2024;46(6):539-543
Objective:To observe any effect of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) combined with electro-acupuncture on detrusor overactivity after a spinal cord injury.Methods:Forty spinal cord injury survivors with neurogenic detrusor overactivity were randomly assigned to a control group or an observation group, each of 20. Both groups received routine bladder training and electro-acupuncture modulating 3 sacral spinal nerves. The observation group also received 20 minutes of bilateral PTNS five times a week for 8 weeks. The frequency was 10Hz with a pulse width of 200μs. Before and after the treatment, both groups′ urination frequency, incontinence and average daily urine volume were assessed using a urodynamics analyzer, bladder diaries and an incontinence quality of life questionnaire (I-QOL).Results:After treatment, the average involuntary detrusor contraction volume (IDCV), maximum detrusor pressure at filling time (P det·max), bladder compliance (BC), residual volume and the TL value of the electromyogram of the urethral sphincter (LgTLR) had all improved significantly in both groups. The 1st IDCV, BC and LgTLR of the observation group were then significantly better than in the control group, on average, with the average P det·max and residual volume significantly lower than in the control group. The average daily single urine output and I-QOL score of both groups had increased significantly, while the average daily urination frequency and frequency of urinary incontinence had decreased significantly. Both were again significantly better in the observation group. Conclusion:Combining percutaneous electrical stimulation of the tibial nerves with electro-acupuncture can effectively inhibit detrusor overactivity after a spinal cord injury, reducing urinary incontinence.
10.Bioinformatics analysis based on effect of M2 macrophage-derived Siglec15 on malignant biological behaviour of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cells and its experimental validation
Yilin REN ; Yichen ZANG ; Lele XUE ; Kaige YANG ; Sufang CHEN ; Weinan WANG ; Chenghua LUO ; Weihua LIANG ; Lianghai WANG ; Feng LI ; Jianming HU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2024;50(4):881-890
Objective:To discuss the effect of sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectin-15(Siglec15)derived from M2 tumor-associated macrophages(M2-TAMs)on promoting the malignant biological behavior of the esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)through bioinformatics analysis,and to validate the findings through cell experiment.Methods:The Tumor Immune Estimation Resource(TIMER)online Database was used to analyze the expression differences and immune infiltration of Siglec15 in pan-cancer and adjacent normal tissues.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR)method was used to detect the expression levels of Siglec15 mRNA in M2-TAMs and ESCC EC109 and KYSE150 cells.Based on the non-contact co-culture of M2-TAMs and ESCC cells,the following groups were set up,such as EC109/KYSE150 group,EC109/KYSE150+si-NC group(transfected with si-NC sequence),and EC109/KYSE150+si-Siglec15 group(transfected with si-Siglec15#1 and si-Siglec15#2 sequences).CCK-8 method was used to detect the proliferation activities of the cells in various groups;wound healing assay was used to detect the wound healing rates of the cells in various groups;Transwell chamber assay was used to detect the numbers of migration and invasion cells in various groups;flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptotic rates of the cells in various groups.Results:The bioinformatics analysis results showed that compared with adjacent normal tissue,the expression levels of Siglec15 mRNA in pan-cancer tissues such as esophageal cancer,colon cancer,and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma tissues were increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the expression level of Siglec15 mRNA in esophageal cancer tissue was significantly positively correlated with the infiltration of the macrophages(P<0.05).Compared with the EC109 cells and KYSE150 cells,the expression level of Siglec15 mRNA in M2-TAMs was significantly increased(P<0.01).There was no significant difference in the proliferation rate of the cells among EC109/KYSE150 group,EC109/KYSE150+si-NC group,and EC109/KYSE150+si-Siglec15 group(P>0.05).Compared with EC109/KYSE150 group,after treated for 24 and 48 h,the wound healing rate of the cells in EC109/KYSE150+si-NC group was increased(P<0.01),the numbers of migration and invasion cells were increased(P<0.05),and the apoptotic rate was decreased(P<0.01).Compared with EC109/KYSE150+si-NC group,the wound healing rates of the cells in EC109/KYSE150+si-Siglec15#1 group and EC109/KYSE150+si-Siglec15#2 group were decreased(P<0.05),the numbers of migration and invasion cells were decreased(P<0.05),and the apoptotic rates of the cells had no significant difference(P>0.05).Conclusion:Siglec15 derived from M2-TAMs may be a key factor in promoting the migration and invasion of the ESCC cells.

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