1.Clinicopathological characteristics and immune microenvironment analysis of hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the stomach: a study of 65 cases
QIAN Yuping ; ZHANG Zhengwei ; LIU Yanfang
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(1):77-83
[摘 要] 目的:探讨胃肝样腺癌(HAS)的临床病理特征与免疫微环境异质性,筛选预后标志物,阐释其高侵袭性与疗效差的机制,为精准诊疗策略提供理论依据。方法: 回顾性收集2013年1月至2025年5月期间海军军医大学第一附属医院与第二附属医院收治的65例HAS患者的临床信息及病理资料。采用免疫组织化学技术检测HAS肝样分化标志物、神经内分泌标志物等分子表达情况,通过Kaplan-Meier生存分析法明确与预后相关的靶点。利用多色免疫荧光技术鉴定肿瘤区域内免疫细胞亚群分布情况,以阐明其免疫微环境特征。结果:65例患者中,男性54例(83.1%),女性11例(16.9%),中位年龄68岁。肿瘤好发于贲门(40%),其次为胃窦(32.3%)和胃体(27.7%)。中位随访时间23.18个月,15例患者死亡,46例生存,4例失访。HAS的胃镜及手术标本大体观呈灰白色实性质硬肿物,镜下可见中低分化胃腺癌与肝细胞癌(HCC)样分化区交错分布。表达神经内分泌相关分子的HAS患者呈现出更多的淋巴结转移数量及更短的总生存期。免疫微环境解析显示,HAS总体缺乏免疫细胞浸润,呈现“冷肿瘤”特征;免疫细胞主要聚集于胃癌腺体周围区域,而在HCC样分化区域罕见淋巴细胞浸润。结论:HAS侵袭性强,根治性手术是主要治疗手段;神经内分泌转化提示不良预后,是个体化治疗的关键标志;免疫细胞浸润缺乏,可能是其免疫治疗响应不佳的原因。
2.Protective effect and mechanism of chikusetsu saponin Ⅳa on the kidney in diabetic nephropathy rats
Yongli WANG ; Hai CHEN ; Xiaofang TIAN ; Xuechun WANG ; Liying YUAN ; Dan LIU ; Zhongfa LI ; Yanfang MENG ; Xiuyong YANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(7):908-913
OBJECTIVE To study the protective effect and potential mechanism of chikusetsu saponin Ⅳ a (chsⅣ) on renal function in diabetic nephropathy (DN) model rats. METHODS DN rat model was established by high-fat diet combined with streptozotocin injection. Thirty-six model rats were randomly divided into model group (i.g. administration of normal saline, high-fat diet), chsⅣ low-dose and high-dose groups (i.g. administration of 90, 180 mg/kg chsⅣ, high-fat diet), with 12 rats in each group. Additionally, 10 normal rats were set as the control group (i.g. administration of normal saline, regular diet). From the 5th to the 12th week after streptozotocin injection, they were given intragastric administration of relevant drug or normal saline, once a day. After the last medication, the levels of fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin, blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine and urine protein as well as the levels of reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in renal tissues were measured. Additionally, the insulin resistance index was calculated. Hematoxylin-eosin, periodic acid-Schiff, and Masson staining techniques were employed to examine the histopathological alterations in the renal tissue. The expressions of Notch signaling pathway-related proteins in renal tissue were detected by immunohistochemical staining and Western blot methods. RESULTS Compared with model group, the histomorphological of renal tissues in the chsⅣ low- and high-dose groups were significantly improved, with significant decreases in renal histological scores, mesangial expansion index, and glomerulosclerosis scores ( P <0.05); the levels of fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin, blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, urine protein and homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance, as well as MDA content, the expression levels of Notch1, Notch intracellular domain, hairy and enhancer of Split 1 and Delta-like protein 1 in renal tissue were all significantly decreased ( P <0.05). The levels of GSH and SOD in renal tissue were significantly elevated ( P <0.05). Moreover, the improvement in these indicators was significantly more pronounced in the chsⅣ high-dose group compared to the chsⅣ low-dose group ( P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS ChsⅣ can ameliorate renal pathological damage and functional impairment in DN rats. Its underlying mechanisms include restoration of glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity, attenuation of renal oxidative stress, and suppression of aberrant Notch signaling pathway activation.
3.Effect of Jianpi Huazhuo Tiaozhi Granule(健脾化浊调脂颗粒)on Perivascular Adipose Tissue Browning and PI3K/AKT Pathway in the Aorta of Atherosclerosis Model Mice
Zhuhua WANG ; Yanfang WANG ; Mingshu ZHONG ; Shupeng CHEN ; Yishun YUAN ; Shan HUANG ; Yanwei LIU ; Zhongyong LIU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(11):1200-1210
ObjectiveTo explore the possible mechanism of Jianpi Huazhuo Tiaozhi Granule (健脾化浊调脂颗粒, JHTG) in treating atherosclerosis (AS) based on the regulation of perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) browning via the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) signaling pathway. MethodsFifteen SPF male C57BL/6J mice served as control group, while 76 ApoE-/- mice were first fed a high-fat diet for 16 weeks to establish AS model. After successful modeling, they were randomly divided into model group (n=16), as well as the browning group, the low-, medium- and high-dose JHTG group, with 15 mice in each group. The browning group was intraperitoneally injected with β3-adrenergic receptor agonist CL 316243 at 1 mg/(kg·d) once daily. The low-, medium- and high-dose JHTG groups were treated with 4.3 g/(kg·d), 8.6 g/(kg·d), and 17.2 g/(kg·d) of JHTG by gavage, respectively, while the control group and the model group were given normal saline at 10 ml/(kg·d) by intragastric administration, once daily. All groups received continuous intervention for 4 weeks. The aorta was collected to assess the plaque ratio by gross oil red O staining. HE staining was used to measure the plaque area in cross-sections. Masson staining was employed to detect the proportion of collagen fibers in plaque. Transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the quantity and morphological changes of mitochondria and lipid droplets in adipocytes. The levels of serum triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were detected, as well as tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels in the PVAT and aorta. The protein levels of adiponectin and leptin in PVAT, and protein expression levels of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), phosphorylated phosphoinositide 3-kinase (p-PI3K), protein kinase B (AKT), phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-AKT), uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator 1α (PGC-1α), and PR domain containing 16 (PRDM16) were measured. The mRNA expression levels of UCP1, PGC-1α and PRDM16 in PVAT were detected. ResultsCompared to the control group, the model group showed increased serum TG, TC, and LDL-C levels and decreased HDL-C level, elevated TNF-α and IL-6 levels in PVAT and aorta, decreased average fluorescence intensity of adiponectin, increased average fluorescence intensity of leptin, reduced p-PI3K/PI3K and p-AKT/AKT values as well as protein levels and mRNA expression levels of UCP1, PGC-1α and PRDM16 (P<0.01). The pathological results showed that no significant plaque formation was observed in the aortas of mice in the control group. In the model group, multiple plaques were observed in the aortas, with large numbers of foam cells, cholesterol crystals, and inflammatory cell aggregation in the plaques. Compared to the model group, the browning group and the high-dose JHTG group significantly improved the above indicators and aortic pathological changes (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Three JHTG groups showed a dose-dependent effect in reducing LDL-C level and plaque ratio by gross oil red O staining, elevating the average fluorescence intensity of adiponectin, the p-AKT/AKT value, the protein level of PGC-1α, and the mRNA expression levels of UCP1 and PRDM16 (P<0.05). The high-dose JHTG group and the browning group showed similar efficacy in improving the pathology of the aorta. ConclusionJHTG may promote PVAT browning in AS model mice through the PI3K/AKT pathway, improve the endocrine function of PVAT, inhibit aortic inflammation, and thereby ameliorate the formation of AS plaques.
4.Construction and identification of recombinant fowl adenovirus 4 expressing Cap protein of goose astrovirus virus genotype 2
Xingyu LI ; Yan LI ; Panpan YANG ; Junjie LIU ; Mengjia XIANG ; Yutao ZHU ; Luyao QIU ; Qilong QIAO ; Boshun ZHANG ; Dexin BU ; Chenghao HAN ; Chunmei YU ; Yanfang CONG ; Zeng WANG ; Jianli LI ; Baiyu WANG ; Jun ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(3):443-448,513
To construct a recombinant fowl adenovirus 4(FAdV-4)expressing the Cap protein of goose astrovirus genotype 2(GoAstV-2),the expression cassette of Cap gene was inserted into the natural 1 966 bp deletion region of the FAdV-4 genome in the infectious clone p15A-cm-FAdV4-HNJZ.The resulted recombinant plasmid p15A-cm-FAdV4-HNJZ-Cap/GoAstV-2 was linearized with restriction enzyme and transfected into chicken hepatoma cell line(LMH)to rescue the recombinant FAdV-4 expressing the Cap protein of GoAstV-2,rF Ad V4-Cap/GoAstV-2.After 15 passages in LMH cells,the recombinant rFAdV4-Cap/GoAstV-2 was identified by PCR using primers flanking the insertion site of the Cap gene expression cassette and using viral genome DNA extracted from rFAdV4-Cap/GoAstV-2 infected LMH cells as template.LMH cells were in-fected with 15th passage rFAdV4-Cap/GoAstV-2 and indirect immunofluorescence was performed with a polyclonal antibody against Cap protein as the primary antibody.Western blot was carried out with lysates of rFAdV4-Cap/GoAstV-2 infected LMH cells.The in vitro replication dynamic of the 15th passage of the rFAdV4-Cap/GoAstV-2 was also investigated in LMH cells.The results demonstrated that the Cap gene of GoAstV-2 was presented in the genome of the recombinant vi-rus rF AdV4-Cap/Go Ast V-2,and could be expressed stably.The prepared recombinant virus in this study will lay a foundation for developing inactivated bivalent vaccine candidate against co-in-fection of FAdV-4 and GoAstV-2 in goose.
5.Molecular association between aging and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis pathogenesis
Shuqing LI ; Yanfang WANG ; Lisha MO ; Liangji LIU ; Shiwen KE
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2025;33(10):1403-1411
Objective To explore the correlation between aging and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF)and reveal the underlying molecular mechanisms.Methods IPF models were established using young(2-month-old)and aged(18-month-old)C57BL/6J mice by intratracheal instillation of bleomycin(BLM)hydrochloride(2.5 mg/kg)after fully exposing the trachea.The control groups received an equal volume of saline administered in the same manner.Mice were divided randomly into four groups:a young control(Ctrl-Y)group,young model(IPF-Y)group,aged control(Ctrl-A)group,and aged model(IPF-A)group.Histopathological changes were evaluated by hematoxylin-eosin and Masson staining.Collagen type Ⅰ alpha 1 chain(COL1A1),α-smooth muscle actin(SMA),and fibronectin(FN)expression were detected by immunohistochemistry.Cell senescence was detected by senescence-associated beta-galactosidase(SA-β-Gal)staining.Differentially expressed genes were detected by transcrip tome sequencing,followed by gene ontology functional annotation(GO)and kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes(KEGG)pathway enrichment analysis.Core gene expression was validated by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction.Results The fibrosis score was significantly higher in the IPF-A group compared with the IPF-Y group(P<0.05).Expression levels of α-SMA,and FN were significantly upregulated in the IPF-A group versus the IPF-Y group by 36%,and 25%,respectively(P<0.05).The SA-β-Gal-positive area indicating senescence was significantly larger in the IPF-A group than in the IPF-Y group.Fifty-five senescence-IPF interactive genes were identified,among which Cdkn1a,MMP3,and Pdcd1 were synergistically upregulated in the IPF-A group(P<0.05).KEGG analysis revealed the activation of signaling pathways such as extracellular matrix(ECM)-receptor interaction,phagosome,cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction,efferocytosis,and PI3K-Akt(FDR<0.05).Conclusions aging promotes IPF progression,which induces lung tissue senescence.The underlying mechanism may involve ECM remodeling driven by immunosenescence,inflammatory accumulation,and metabolic disorders.
6.The application status, challenges and prospects of artificial intelligence in communicable diseases prevention and control of health facilities in China
Wenjia ZHAO ; Huilai MA ; Wenshang HU ; Yanfang GAO ; Jie LI ; Zihan LI ; Xinyu LIU ; Yu BING ; Yuehua HU ; Chengdong XU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(8):1328-1339
This study examines the progress and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the prevention and control of infectious diseases within Chinese healthcare institutions. It analyzes the difficulties and challenges encountered during implementation to promote the intelligent transformation and upgrading of infectious disease prevention and control. The results indicate that AI technology has made progress in areas such as infectious disease surveillance and early warning, risk assessment and emergency response, screening and detection, image-based diagnosis and analysis, and health management. Nevertheless, significant challenges remain, including limited application depth and breadth, issues with data quality and privacy protection, insufficient technological maturity and interpretability, potential legal risks, and a shortage of interdisciplinary professionals. To advance the application of AI technology in infectious disease prevention and control and support the modernization of China′s relevant systems, recommendations include strengthening policy support, establishing data standards and robust privacy protection mechanisms, increasing R&D investment, refining laws and regulations, and enhancing the training of interdisciplinary talent.
7.Association between serum CXCL14 level and carotid atherosclerotic plaques in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Yanfang HU ; Xiaobing ZENG ; Yamin LIU
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(28):29-34
Objective To investigate the association between serum C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 14(CXCL14)level and carotid atherosclerotic plaques(CAP)in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods A total of 262 patients with T2DM(T2DM group)and 131 healthy individuals(control group)who underwent physical examinations in Ganzhou Municipal Hospital from January 2022 to February 2025 were selected at a ratio of 2∶1.T2DM patients were further divided into CAP group(112 cases)and non-CAP group(150 cases)based on the presence or absence of CAP.Serum CXCL14 level was measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The correlation between serum CXCL14 level and clinical characteristics in CAP patients was analyzed.The association between serum CXCL14 level and CAP in T2DM patients was assessed using multivariate Logistic regression and restricted cubic spline(RCS)regression.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis was performed to evaluate the predictive value of serum CXCL14 level for CAP in T2DM patients.Results The serum CXCL14 level of patients in T2DM group was significantly higher than that in control group(P<0.05).The age of patients in CAP group was significantly older than that in non-CAP group,and the course of diabetes mellitus was significantly longer than that in non-CAP group.The proportions of hypertension,fasting plasma glucose,fasting insulin,2-hour plasma glucose,glycosylated hemoglobin,homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance index,low density lipoprotein cholesterol,hypersensitive C-reaction protein,interleukin-6,and CXCL14 level were all significantly higher than those in non-CAP group(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for general information,glycolipid metabolism indicators,and inflammatory indicators,higher CXCL14 level was an independent risk factor for CAP in patients with T2DM(P<0.05).RCS regression analysis showed that after adjusting for general information,glycolipid metabolism indicators,and inflammatory indicators,the CXCL14 level was associated with the risk of CAP in T2DM patients,and presented a positive dose-response relationship(P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that area under the curve of serum CXCL14 for evaluating CAP in T2DM patients was 0.772,and the sensitivity and specificity were 58.9%and 82.0%,respectively.Conclusion Elevated serum CXCL14 level is positively associated with an increased risk of CAP in patients with T2DM and has a high assessment efficiency for CAP in T2DM patients.
8.Investigation and analysis of hearing impaired children's ability to use hearing equipment
Shuang LIANG ; Qingqing LIU ; Huimin TAN ; Nan ZHAO ; Xi CHEN ; Wenjing SHI ; Yanfang MA ; Wei BAO ; Xingcheng WANG ; Jin LI ; Liping SHI ; Jiang LONG
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2025;33(4):359-362
Objective To investigate the status of hearing impaired children's hearing device independence skills,and to explore the ways to improve their self-use of hearing equipment.Methods This study surveyed 64 re-habilitation teachers and 411 parents of children with hearing impairment aged 0-12 years.Through face-to-face or remote telephone interview,3 good habits(A asking parents for advice before removing the HA,B putting the de-vice into a moisture-proof box after removing it,C bringing batteries to school and knowing where are them)and 3 key abilities[D wearing the device independently,E replacing the battery independently,and F independently handle foreign bodies in the ear mold(Fa)and water vapor(Fb)]was investigated.The age when mastering skills or de-veloping habits difference of hearing impaired children in different groups were compared.Results ① The ratio of ability D in the bilateral CI group and the bilateral HA group of preschool children was 30.97%and 18.57%respec-tively.Among elementary school children,85.29%and 90.70%had this ability respectively.② The ratio of ability E in the bilateral CI group,the bilateral HA group and the bimodel group were 11.50%,15.71%and 16.49%,re-spectively.Among elementary school children,64.71%,53.49%and 68.52%had this ability,respectively.③Among preschool children,there was no statistical difference in age when different equipment groups developed the three good habits and acquired ability D and E(P>0.05).④ Among primary school children,there was a statisti-cal difference in the age when different equipment groups formed habit A(P<0.05),and the age when double CI group had this ability was slightly earlier than the double HA group.There was no significant difference in other abilities among age groups(P>0.05).Conclusion The age at which hearing impaired children develop the three good habits precedes the age at which they master the key skills,which accords with the law of skill acquisition and development of ordinary children.Corresponding teaching process should be based on the age and ability of hearing-impaired children without considering the type of equipment.
9.Accuracy of 3D printed models created by different designs of wall thickness
Yanfang ZHAO ; Chunbao ZHANG ; Huan LIU ; Kai LI ; Haitao XIN ; Jiahuan HU ; Yulu WU
STOMATOLOGY 2025;45(7):502-505,524
Objective To study the effect of wall thickness on the accuracy(trueness and precision)of 3D printed models.Methods The 3D scanning data of the standard gypsum dental arch model was imported into Exocad software.And four sets of models were de-signed,including horseshoe shaped solid model and horseshoe shaped hollow models with different wall thicknesses(2 mm,3 mm,4 mm).On the first and seventh day after printing,the 3D scanning data of resin models were imported into Geomagic software.Deviation analysis were performed on 3D printed models for the root mean square(root mean square,RMS).Results The trueness range of the four groups of printed models on the first day was(34.63±4.17)μm to(45.26±6.50)μm,there was no statistical difference.The pre-cision range was(30.25±10.18)μm to(47.65±14.77)μm,and the precision of the solid group was lower than the other three groups(P<0.05).The trueness range of the four groups of printing models on the 7th day was(49.00±9.11)μm to(69.25±9.70)μm.The trueness of the 2 mm wall thickness group was lower than that of the solid group and the 4 mum wall thickness group(P<0.05).Con-clusion The accuracy of printing models with different wall thicknesses was within the clinical acceptance range.There was no statisti-cally significant difference in the trueness values of the four groups of printing models on the first day.The precision value of the solid group was the lowest.On the 7th day,the trueness of the wall thickness of 2 mm group was lower than that of the solid group and the 4 mum wall thickness group.
10.Prevalence and association of hypomineralized second molars and deciduous teeth caries in 6-7 years children from Kaifeng, China
Yang LU ; Jingya GUO ; Chunlin LIU ; Zhaoxin ZHANG ; Mingzhen YANG ; Yimeng ZHANG ; Yanfang REN ; Jie JIA
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(11):1240-1246
Objective:To investigate the incidence of hypomineralized second primary molars (HSPM) and deciduous teeth caries in school-aged children of Kaifeng City, and to discuss the association between HSPM and deciduous teeth caries, providing scientific guidance for clinical prevention and treatment.Methods:A cross-sectional study was carried out on first-grade children aged 6-7 years in five primary schools chosen from the eastern, western, southern, northern, and central areas of Kaifeng City by cluster random sampling method. The European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry criteria was used for scoring HSPM. The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS-Ⅱ) was used to evaluate caries status.Results:This cross-sectional study was with a sample of 913 children. The prevalence of HSPM was 8.76% (80/913), with 39 boys and 41 girls, the most common type of which was atypical caries [35.00% (28/80)]. Regarding the distribution of HSPM, the incidence in maxilla [6.13% (56/913)] showed no statistically significant difference with that in the mandible [5.70% (52/913)] (χ2=0.16, P=0.692). In terms of severity, 56 cases were severe and 24 cases were mild. The association between HSPM and deciduous teeth caries was analyzed. The results showed that 56 had caries on their second primary molars among the 80 HSPM children. Children with HSPM had an increased risk of second deciduous molar decay compared to non-HSPM children ( OR=1.94, 95 %CI: 1.18-3.19, P<0.05); meanwhile, the deciduous teeth of HSPM children were more prone to suffer caries than those of non-HSPM children ( OR=2.33, 95 %CI: 1.26-4.29, P<0.05). Conclusions:The HSPM prevalence in school-aged children of Kaifeng City was 8.76%. Child with HSPM was more likely to have deciduous teeth caries than non-HSPM child. Special attention should be paid to children with HSPM after the eruption of affected molars.

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