1.Schwann cells promote peripheral nerve regeneration:retrospect and prospect
Zhenyi FU ; Junhao LI ; Yating ZHANG ; Yunkai HE ; Junyu LIU ; Yunhao WEI ; Jiaxin LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(5):1236-1246
BACKGROUND:Peripheral nerve axon rupture seriously affects patients' physical function and mental health.Microsurgery,nerve autograft,nerve allograft,fibrin glue and catheter technology are the main treatments for peripheral nerve injury,each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages,but the overall treatment effect is not satisfactory.Despite the clinical success of Schwann cells in promoting axonal regeneration,there are still many challenges in the treatment with Schwann cells,such as slow expansion of Schwann cells,immune rejection,and low survival rate of transplanted cells.OBJECTIVE:To summarize the role and mechanism of Schwann cells in promoting the regeneration of peripheral nerve axons,and the difficulties and challenges of Schwann cells in the process of nerve regeneration treatment.METHODS:PubMed,Medline,WanFang,VIP,and CNKI were searched by computer using the search terms of"Schwann cells,synaptic Schwann cell,macrophage,peripheral nerve axon rupture,Wallerian degeneration,Peripheral nerve axon regeneration,Central nervous system repair"in English and Chinese.Literature related to Schwann cell proliferation and differentiation,promotion of peripheral nerve regeneration,and clinical applications was retrieved from database inception to October 2024,and a total of 95 articles were finally included for review.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Schwann cells interact with macrophages,T cells and other cells,to initiate the regeneration process through signaling pathways,including Krox20/C-Jun,NRG-1/ErbB,Notch,MAPK,and PI3K/Akt/mTOR,synthesize and release nerve growth factors,and thus promote regeneration of the peripheral nervous system.Schwann cells have been experimentally demonstrated to have great potential in peripheral nerve repair and are expected to become the key target of therapeutic intervention.However,there are still problems such as difficulties in cell harvest and culture,as well as the occurrence of other diseases during the treatment process.
2.Schwann cells promote peripheral nerve regeneration:retrospect and prospect
Zhenyi FU ; Junhao LI ; Yating ZHANG ; Yunkai HE ; Junyu LIU ; Yunhao WEI ; Jiaxin LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(5):1236-1246
BACKGROUND:Peripheral nerve axon rupture seriously affects patients' physical function and mental health.Microsurgery,nerve autograft,nerve allograft,fibrin glue and catheter technology are the main treatments for peripheral nerve injury,each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages,but the overall treatment effect is not satisfactory.Despite the clinical success of Schwann cells in promoting axonal regeneration,there are still many challenges in the treatment with Schwann cells,such as slow expansion of Schwann cells,immune rejection,and low survival rate of transplanted cells.OBJECTIVE:To summarize the role and mechanism of Schwann cells in promoting the regeneration of peripheral nerve axons,and the difficulties and challenges of Schwann cells in the process of nerve regeneration treatment.METHODS:PubMed,Medline,WanFang,VIP,and CNKI were searched by computer using the search terms of"Schwann cells,synaptic Schwann cell,macrophage,peripheral nerve axon rupture,Wallerian degeneration,Peripheral nerve axon regeneration,Central nervous system repair"in English and Chinese.Literature related to Schwann cell proliferation and differentiation,promotion of peripheral nerve regeneration,and clinical applications was retrieved from database inception to October 2024,and a total of 95 articles were finally included for review.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Schwann cells interact with macrophages,T cells and other cells,to initiate the regeneration process through signaling pathways,including Krox20/C-Jun,NRG-1/ErbB,Notch,MAPK,and PI3K/Akt/mTOR,synthesize and release nerve growth factors,and thus promote regeneration of the peripheral nervous system.Schwann cells have been experimentally demonstrated to have great potential in peripheral nerve repair and are expected to become the key target of therapeutic intervention.However,there are still problems such as difficulties in cell harvest and culture,as well as the occurrence of other diseases during the treatment process.
3.Investigation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and subthreshold states among children in Chongqing
Xiuying YANG ; Zhanming SHI ; Yi LI ; Jiasheng LIU ; Dengguo CHENG ; Tingting HE ; Wei ZHAO ; Gang YUAN ; Ludan ZHANG ; Chunni HUANG ; Junhao LUAN ; Xiaoyue JIA ; Tiantian CHEN ; Mei WANG ; Shiping ZHENG ; Chunying WU ; Yuanming REN ; Mengfei LI
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(6):561-567
BackgroundAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by age-inappropriate inattention, excessive activities incongruous with setting, and emotional impulsivity. Subthreshold ADHD (sADHD) is clinically defined as the presence of ADHD symptoms that do not meet the full diagnostic criteria for ADHD. Children with sADHD exhibit deficits in executive function, demonstrate more conduct, learning, and anxiety-related problems compared to typically developing children, and show even poorer working memory performance than children diagnosed with ADHD. Currently, there is limited epidemiological research on sADHD in China, with few studies simultaneously investigating the prevalence of both ADHD and sADHD in children. ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence of ADHD and sADHD among children aged 6–13 years in Chongqing, analyzing their distribution characteristics within this population, with the aim of providing references for developing preventive measures against both ADHD and sADHD. MethodsFrom October to November 2023, a total of 3 398 students in grades 1–6 from six primary schools in Jiangbei District, Chongqing were selected using a stratified cluster random sampling method. The occurrence of ADHD and sADHD was evaluated by using the short version (18-item version) of the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham IV rating scales (SNAP-IV) and the Chinese vision of Schedule for Affective Disorder and Schizophrenia for School-aged Children-Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL). ResultsThe ADHD detection rate among children in Chongqing was 1.90% (95% CI: 0.014–0.024). Boys showed a significantly higher ADHD detection rate than girls (χ2=7.733, P=0.005). No statistically significant differences were found in ADHD detection rates across different grades or age groups (χ2=7.347, 12.362, P>0.05). The sADHD detection rate was 6.32% (95% CI: 0.054–0.072). Similarly, boys exhibited significantly higher sADHD detection rates than girls (χ2=21.005, P<0.01). Significant differences emerged across different grades (χ2=20.559, P=0.001), while no statistically significant difference was observed in age groups (χ2=12.070, P=0.060). ConclusionThe ADHD detection rates were comparable across all grade levels and age groups from 6–13 years old. Second-grade children demonstrated notably higher sADHD rates compared to other grades, while boys demonstrated higher prevalence rates than girls for both ADHD and sADHD. [Funded by Science and Health Joint Medical Research Project in Jiangbei District, Chongqing City in the Second Half of 2023 (number, 2023JBKWLH022)]
4.Robot-assisted Percutaneous Cannulated Screw Fixation for Tilt Pelvic Fractures
Junhao LUO ; Yunhong MA ; Zeqing LI
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2025;25(1):21-26
Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of orthopedic robot assisted percutaneous cannulated screw internal fixation in the treatment of Tilt pelvic fractures.Methods A retrospective analysis was made on clinical data of 21 cases of Tilt pelvic fractures treated with"Tianji"orthopedic surgical robot combined with 3D C-arm fluoroscopy assisted percutaneous cannulated screw internal fixation from January 2020 to October 2023.The Tile classification included 11 cases of type B2.1,3 cases of type B2.2,2 cases of type B2.3,and 5 cases of type B3.Results The percutaneous insertion of cannulated screw was safe in all the 21 cases,with a total of 71 screws inserted,including 21 S1 screws,21 S2 screws,21 pubic branch screws(14 anterograde screws and 7 retrograde screws),4 LC-Ⅱ screws,and 4 modified LC-Ⅱ screws.The insertion time of a single screw was(31.1±10.8)min,the fluoroscopy time of a single screw was(5.9±1.7)min,the surgical time was(100.7±16.2)min,and the bleeding volume was(11.2±4.2)ml.According to the Matta criteria,8 cases had excellent fracture reduction quality,11 cases were good,and 2 cases were fair,with an excellent and good rate of 90.5%(19/21).According to the Gras classification,the quality of screw placement was excellent in 65 cases and good in 6 cases,with an excellent and good rate of 100%(71/71).The 21 cases were followed up for 4-18(mean,10.7±8.4)months.The bone healing was achieved in all the cases,with a fracture healing time of(12.7±1.8)weeks.At the last follow-up,according to the Majeed scoring system,7 cases were rated as excellent pelvic function,11 cases as good,and 3 cases as fair,with an excellent and good rate of 85.7%(18/21).Two cases of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve injury and two cases of intermuscular vein thrombosis were cured.Conclusion The use of orthopedic robot assisted percutaneous cannulated screw fixation for the treatment of Tilt pelvic fractures has satisfactory therapeutic effects,with accurate screw placement and no need for adjustment.
5.Histopathological Insights into Demyelination and Remyelination After Spinal Cord Injury in Non-human Primates.
Junhao LIU ; Zucheng HUANG ; Kinon CHEN ; Rong LI ; Zhiping HUANG ; Junyu LIN ; Hui JIANG ; Jie LIU ; Qingan ZHU
Neuroscience Bulletin 2025;41(8):1429-1447
Demyelination and remyelination play key roles in spinal cord injury (SCI), affecting the recovery of motor and sensory functions. Research in rodent models is extensive, but the study of these processes in non-human primates is limited. Therefore, our goal was to thoroughly study the histological features of demyelination and remyelination after contusion injury of the cervical spinal cord in Macaca fascicularis. In a previous study, we created an SCI model in M. fascicularis by controlling the contusion displacement. We used Eriochrome Cyanine staining, immunohistochemical analysis, and toluidine blue staining to evaluate demyelination and remyelination. The results showed demyelination ipsilateral to the injury epicenter both rostrally and caudally, the former mainly impacting sensory pathways, while the latter primarily affected motor pathways. Toluidine blue staining showed myelin loss and axonal distension at the injury site. Schwann cell-derived myelin sheaths were only found at the center, while thinner myelin sheaths from oligodendrocytes were seen at the center and surrounding areas. Our study showed that long-lasting demyelination occurs in the spinal cord of M. fascicularis after SCI, with oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells playing a significant role in myelin sheath formation at the injury site.
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7.The key role of liquid-liquid phase separation in atherosclerosis
Fangyao ZHAO ; Junhao LI ; Ke YANG ; Hongjun YANG
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2025;33(3):185-193,201
Liquid-liquid phase separation is an important process in which intracellular biomolecules condense to form membraneless organelles,playing a significant role in cell signaling and gene expression regulation.Studies have shown that liquid-liquid phase separation may be involved in the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis and has po-tential applications in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.This article introduces the concept and mechanism of liquid-liquid phase separation,delves into the relationship between liquid-liquid phase separation and atherosclerosis,sum-marizes the progress of liquid-liquid phase separation in atherosclerosis research,and looks forward to its application pros-pects.
8.Analysis of clinical features of " small tumors with large metastases" in solid lung cancer nodules
Jinfeng CHEN ; Weiyi LI ; Min AO ; Junhao MU ; Li YANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2025;19(1):81-86
Objective:Special clinical types of lung cancer nodules with " small tumors and big metastases" are seriously harmful to human health, but their clinical characteristics are rarely reported. The aim of this study is to analyse the clinical characteristics of these lung cancer nodules.Methods:From Jan. 2019 to Nov. 2024, patients with stage T1 solid lung cancer who were pathologically confirmed in the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University were prospectively collected and divided into lung cancer nodule with metastasis group (study group) and stage Ia lung cancer group (control group). The differences in clinical, imaging, pathological and molecular features between the two groups were compared, and the differences in the distribution of metastases in the study group and in patients with or without bone metastasis were analyzed.Results:A total of 827 patients with an average age of 62.65±11.01 years were included, including 425 in the study group and 402 in the control group. The proportion of males, number of smokers, nodule size and EGFR mutation rate in the study group were significantly higher than those in the control group (all P<0.05). Stage IV patients accounted for 63.76% in the study group, among which bone metastasis patients accounted for the highest proportion (51.66%), and alkaline phosphatase, calcium and phosphorus were significantly increased. Conclusions:Patients with smoking, male and solid lung cancer nodules are more likely to have " small tumor and large metastasis", and bone metastasis is the most common distant metastatic site. The increase of alkaline phosphatase, calcium and phosphorus is helpful for early identification of bone metastases.
9.Analysis of clinical features of "small tumors with large metastases" in solid lung cancer nodules
Jinfeng CHEN ; Weiyi LI ; Min AO ; Junhao MU ; Li YANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2025;19(3):397-402
Objective:The aim of this study is to analyse the clinical characteristics of Special clinical types of lung cancer nodules with "small tumors and big metastases" .Methods:From Jan. 2019 to Nov. 2024, patients with stage T1 solid lung cancer who were pathologically confirmed in the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University were prospectively collected and divided into lung cancer nodule with metastasis group (study group) and stage Ia lung cancer group (control group). The differences in clinical, imaging, pathological and molecular features between the two groups were compared, and the differences in the distribution of metastases in the study group and in patients with or without bone metastasis were analyzed.Results:A total of 827 patients with an average age of 62.65±11.01 years were included, including 425 in the study group and 402 in the control group. The proportion of males, number of smokers, nodule size and EGFR mutation rate in the study group were significantly higher than those in the control group (all P<0.05). Stage IV patients accounted for 63.76% in the study group, among which bone metastasis patients accounted for the highest proportion (51.66%), and alkaline phosphatase, calcium and phosphorus were significantly increased. Conclusions:Patients with smoking, male and solid lung cancer nodules are more likely to have "small tumor and large metastasis", and bone metastasis is the most common distant metastatic site. The increase of alkaline phosphatase, calcium and phosphorus is helpful for early identification of bone metastases.
10.Research progress on internal dose estimation mehtods for radionuclide therapy
Jiacheng QI ; Weihai ZHUO ; Junhao LI ; Jinghang WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(8):810-817
Dose estimation of radiopharmaceutical therapy is essential for the accurate evaluation of its efficacy and safety, as well as for guiding subsequent clinical research. The dosimetry estimation process typically requires understanding of the in vivo spatial distribution and dynamic transportation of radionuclides, followed by calculation of the energy deposition in tumor target volume and organs at risk from ionizing radiation of varying types and energies released by accumulated radionuclides. This review focuses on advancements in the aforementioned research aspects and the relationship between internal radiation dose and biological effects. Furthermore, this review prospectively discusses future research directions, aiming to enhance comprehension of internal radiation dose estimation and provides theoretical frameworks and technical references for improving clinical evaluation accuracy in radiopharmaceutical therapy.

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