1.Research progress of biomaterial-mediated brain-computer interfaces in neural rehabilitation
Xiangxiang YU ; Jie SHI ; Yucheng CHEN ; Lifeng CHENG ; Liangcan HE ; Kai LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2026;33(2):213-220
Neurological disorders such as post-stroke hemiplegia, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson disease represent a major global health burden. Brain-computer interface (BCI), which creates direct communication pathways between the nervous system and external devices, offers a promising strategy for functional restoration. The long-term efficacy of such BCI fundamentally depends on the performance of biomaterials at the neural interface. Ideal materials must concurrently satisfy biocompatibility, electrical conductivity, enduring chemical stability, and mechanical compatibility with brain tissue. This review systematically outlines the application of conductive polymers, inorganic nanomaterials, natural biomaterials, and composites in BCI, with a focus on how advanced designs, such as bionic and encapsulated electrodes, improve signal fidelity and surgical feasibility through structural innovation. It further summarizes key material-modification techniques and analyzes the complex foreign-body response orchestrated by microglia, astrocytes, and peripheral immune cells. Finally, it provides insights into future research directions and clinical translation of BCI-based neurorehabilitation, while highlighting critical challenges including long-term biosafety and the establishment of standardized evaluation frameworks, aiming to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and effective clinical deployment.
2.Development and validation of a multi-region DNA methylation signature-based prognostic model for breast cancer in young women
Sun Lifeng ; Han Lei ; Chen Guidong ; Cheng Yanan ; Yu Jinpu
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(8):876-885
[摘 要] 目的:探讨年轻乳腺癌独特的DNA甲基化特征,筛选与预后相关的甲基化位点,构建并验证预后预测模型,并通过多组学整合及关键蛋白验证评估其临床价值。方法:收集癌症基因组图谱(TCGA)数据库中的乳腺癌样本DNA甲基化及临床数据,筛选年轻乳腺癌特有的甲基化位点。采用随机森林、LASSO回归及单因素和多因素Cox比例风险回归分析构建预后模型。使用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线、校准曲线和一致性指数(C-index)评估模型性能,并比较高、低风险组间的多组学特征差异,在独立队列中通过免疫组化法检测模型关键基因LAMA5的蛋白表达,分析其与预后的关系。结果:年轻乳腺癌相较于老年乳腺癌,在启动子区域(尤其是CpG岛)呈现显著低甲基化特征。通过多步骤差异分析获得3 489个年轻乳腺癌特有的甲基化位点,经Cox比例风险回归筛选出12个与总生存期(OS)独立相关的位点,其中启动子区、基因体区和基因间区位点各4个。基于筛选出的12个甲基化位点构建的预测模型,在TCGA训练集中显示出良好的区分度,高风险组总生存期显著更差(P = 0.002 5),5、8和10年OS预测曲线下面积(AUC)达0.88~0.94。多组学分析显示,高风险组丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(MAPK)信号通路激活,TP53基因突变频率更高,雌激素受体α蛋白表达较低。将TP53突变状态及雌激素受体1(ESR1)mRNA表达水平等关键多组学指标纳入模型,构建综合列线图,其预测效能进一步提升。组织芯片验证显示,模型关键基因LAMA5蛋白表达阴性患者的OS更差(P = 0.046),且富集于三阴性乳腺癌,与模型高风险组的临床病理特征一致。结论:整合启动子和非启动子区域信息的基于12个甲基化位点的模型可用于年轻乳腺癌患者的预后分层。联合年龄、TP53突变及ESR1 mRNA表达水平构建的综合列线图显示出较单一甲基化模型更高的预测效能。
3.Effectiveness and safety of coblopasvir hydrochloride combined with sofosbuvir in treatment of chronic hepatitis C
Lifeng CONG ; Ming WEI ; Hongbo CHENG ; Jun HU ; Fang YANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(8):1831-1837
ObjectiveTo investigate the effectiveness and safety of coblopasvir hydrochloride combined with sofosbuvir (CLP/SOF) in the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) and those with genotype 3b in terms of virologic response rate, changes in liver and renal function parameters, and adverse events, and to provide a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment. MethodsThe patients with CHC who were admitted to Maanshan Fourth People’s Hospital from March 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024 were enrolled and treated with CLP/SOF for a course of 12 weeks. Follow-up assessments were conducted at weeks 4, 8, and 12 of treatment and at 12 weeks after the end of treatment, and related data were collected, including HCV RNA, routine blood test results, and liver and renal function parameters. Sustained virologic response at 12 weeks after treatment (SVR12) and safety profile were evaluated. The Friedman test was used for comparison of liver and renal function parameters, routine blood test results, and liver fibrosis score at different time points. ResultsA total of 107 CHC patients treated with CLP/SOF were enrolled, with an age of 22 — 92 years, and there were 55 male patients. The predominant genotypes were 1b (46.73%) and 3b (28.97%). Comorbidities mainly included liver cirrhosis (15 patients), fatty liver disease (27 patients), syphilis (15 patients), HBV infection (8 patients), and HIV infection (2 patients). The overall SVR12 rate was 100% (107/107), with an SVR12 rate of 100% for subgroups with different genotypes and those with liver cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, syphilis, HBV infection, or HIV infection. The patients with HCV genotype 3b comorbid with liver cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, syphilis, HBV infection, hypertension or diabetes also achieved an SVR12 rate of 100%. After CLP/SOF treatment, the patients showed significant reductions in the levels of the liver function parameters alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, total bilirubin, and hemoglobin (all P<0.001) and significant reductions in the liver fibrosis scores fibrosis-4 and aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (both P<0.001). The median creatinine level was 66 μmol/L before treatment, which decreased to 52 μmol/L at week 12 of treatment (P<0.001). No adverse events were reported. ConclusionPatients with CHC achieve a high SVR12 rate and significant improvements in liver function parameters and liver fibrosis markers after treatment with the CLP/SOF regimen, and this regimen has no significant impact on renal function and shows a favorable safety profile. Therefore, it holds promise for clinical application.
4.Effects of Cldn14 gene knockout on the formation of calcium oxalate stones in rats and its mechanism
Peiyue LUO ; Liying ZHENG ; Tao CHEN ; Jun ZOU ; Wei LI ; Qi CHEN ; Le CHENG ; Lifeng GAN ; Fangtao ZHANG ; Biao QIAN
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(2):168-173
Objective: To explore the effects of Cldn14 gene knockout on renal metabolism and stone formation in rats,so as to provide reference for research in the field of urinary calium metabolism and stone formation. Methods: Cldn14 gene knockout homozygous rats and wild-type rats of the same age were randomly divided into 4 groups:wild-type control (WC) group,wild-type ethylene glycol (WE) group,gene knockout control (KC) group and gene knockout ethylene glycol (KE) group,with 10 rats in each group.The WE and KE groups were induced with ethylene glycol + ammonium chloride to form kidney stones,while the WC and KC groups received normal saline gavage.After 4 weeks of standard maintenance feeding,the urine samples were collected to detect the venous blood.The kidneys were collected for HE,Pizzolatto's staining and transmission electron microscopy.The protein in renal tissues was extracted to detect the expressions of Claudin16 and Claudin19. Results: Crystal deposition was observed in the renal tubular lumen of the WE and the KE groups,and more crystals were detected in the KE group.The WE group had a large number of intracytoplasmic black crystalline inclusions observed in renal tubular epithelial cells under transmission electron microscope,followed by the KE and KC groups.Compared with WC and WE groups,KC and KE groups had significantly decreased serum calcium and magnesium levels but significantly increased urinary calcium level.In addition,the urinary calcium level was higher in the WE group than in the WC group and higher in the KE group than in the KC group.The KE group had lower level of Claudin16,but there was no significant difference in the level of Claudin19 among the 4 groups(P>0.05). Conclusion: Knockout of Cldn14 gene alone cannot effectively reduce urinary calcium excretion or reduce the risk of stone formation in rats,which may be related to the decrease of Claudin16 level.
5.Analysis of utilization and influencing factors of preconception healthcare services among women expecting additional childbirth in Jiading District, Shanghai
Li CHENG ; Lifeng ZHANG ; Liandi SHEN ; Haiqi WANG ; Xianli GUO ; Bing LIU ; Shengrong FAN ; Hong JIANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(8):783-788
ObjectiveTo understand the utilization of preconception healthcare services and the influencing factors among the women expecting additional childbirth in Jiading District, Shanghai, and to provide references for promoting the utilization of preconception healthcare services under the new population policy. MethodsA questionnaire survey on the utilization of preconception healthcare services and related influencing factors was carried out among 682 women expecting additional childbirth across six subdistricts in Jiading District, Shanghai. The results were statistically analyzed. ResultsThe average age of the women was (31.7±4.5) years, 30.2% of whom were ≥35 years old. The proportion of women having their third or subsequent children was low, at 16.4%. A significant majority, 92.4%, were found to have various risk factors during initial pregnancy screening. The utilization rate of preconception healthcare services among women seeking additional childbirth was relatively low at 26.7%. Awareness of the free preconception check-up program in Jiading District was also low at 28.6%, and the utilization rate for these services was even lower at 7.69%. Unplanned pregnancies were the primary reason for not utilizing preconception healthcare services, accounting for 63.6%. The results of multifactorial binary logistic regression analysis showed that the utilization rate of preconception healthcare services before the current pregnancy was higher for women aged between 35 and 39 compared to women aged ≤29 years old (OR=1.789, 95%CI: 1.033‒3.099). Women with planned pregnancies had a higher utilization of preconception healthcare services prior to this pregnancy (OR=4.164, 95%CI: 2.627‒6.602). Women who had received preconception care prior to their first birth had a higher utilization rate of preconception care prior to the current pregnancy (OR=7.534, 95%CI: 4.954‒11.456). Women without a family history of chronic diseases had a higher utilization rate of preconception healthcare services (OR=1.903, 95%CI: 1.083‒3.345). ConclusionUnder the context of three-child policy, the proportion of women seeking three or more children in Jiading District is low. Most of these women have risk factors identified during initial pregnancy screenings. The utilization rate of preconception healthcare services and the awareness of the free preconception screening program in Jiading District are both low. Unplanned pregnancies remain the primary reason for failing to receive timely preconception healthcare services. Age, whether the pregnancy was planned, whether the women had received preconception healthcare services before their first baby and family history of chronic diseases are the main factors affecting the utilization of preconception healthcare services. Relevant departments should enhance the promotion of preconception healthcare service programs, especially for women of childbearing age who have not yet given birth, so as to improve the utilization rate of preconception health care services.
6.Effect of Irradiation Sterilization on the Quality of Rubus Chingii Hu
Ziqian CAI ; Wenting ZHANG ; Ting DONG ; Xinmei CHENG ; Lifeng HANG ; Sheng DING ; Zengxi GUO ; Cuifen FANG ; Bilian CHEN
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(9):1222-1228
OBJECTIVE
To study the effect of 60Co-γ irradiation on the sterilization effect and main components of Rubus chingii Hu.
METHODS
Irradiated Rubus chingii Hu by 0, 6, 10, 15, 30 kGy doses of 60Co-γ, used the microbial count method to determine the microbial level of Rubus chingii Hu before and after irradiation. Analyzed the components of Rubus chingii Hu by high resolution mass spectrometry, investigated the effects of irradiation on the quality of Rubus chingii Hu by comparing the components of Rubus chingii Hu samples before and after irradiation, analyzing the quantitative results of ellagic acid and kaempferol 3-O-yunxiangoside, and evaluating the similarity of fingerprints.
RESULTS
The results of microbial examination of Rubus chingii Hu after different doses of irradiation all met the requirements, cluster analysis and principal component analysis of 20 components showed no significant difference. And there was no significant difference in the contents of ellagic acid and kaempferol 3-O-glucoside before and after irradiation. The similarity of fingerprints before and after irradiation was between 0.995 and 1.000.
CONCLUSION
Irradiation can effectively control the microbial level in Rubus chingii Hu, and there is no significant effect on the chemical composition of Rubus chingii Hu, the results provide a basis for the application of irradiation in the sterilization process of Rubus chingii Hu.
7.Quality Evaluation of Compound Paracetamol and Chlorphenamine Tablets for Infant Based on National Drug Sampling Inspection
Jiye CHENG ; Lifeng CHEN ; Qi XU ; Yuepeng ZHOU ; Yiwen XING ; Rong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(13):1790-1796
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the quality and existing problems of Compound Paracetamol and Chlorphenamine Tablets for Infant.
METHODS
Using legal standards to inspect sampled samples, and several analytical methods were subsequently established or improved for the exploratory research on related substances, assay, dissolution, subdivision characteristics of scored tablets, and genotoxic impurities.
RESULTS
All samples met the regulatory specification, and the pass rate was 100%. However, the control for related substances was lacking, and the method for assay and content uniformity was defective. The exploratory studies showed that the assay and content uniformity met the requirements, and the risk of related substances and genotoxic impurities was acceptable. As a divisible tablet, the subdivision characteristics could not meet the requirements of the scored tablet, and the dissolution performance of some enterprise samples could not meet the requirements of similar products in foreign pharmacopoeias.
CONCLUSION
The overall quality of this product is adequate. However, due to the early time on the market, some quality attributes no longer meet the requirements of current regulations or relevant guidelines. The manufacturers should further optimize the prescription and production process, referring to foreign similar products. The current specification needs to be revised and improved.
8.Clinical analysis of cytomegalovirus-sepsis-like syndrome in premature infants
Shujing XU ; Zengyuan YU ; Huiqing SUN ; Lifeng LI ; Tiewei LI ; Ping CHENG ; Yanping ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2024;42(4):214-218
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of cytomegalovirus-sepsis-like syndrome (CMV-SLS) in premature infants, and to provide the evidence for early clinical identification and treatment.Methods:Premature infants with CMV-SLS admitted to Children′s Hospital Affiliated of Zhengzhou University from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2022 were selected as the research subjects, and their clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis were retrospectively analyzed.Results:A total of seven cases of CMV-SLS were included, with a gestational age of (26.8±1.2) weeks and a birth weight of (890±121) g. The age of disease onset was 55(45, 60) days, and the age of diagnosis was 67(56, 71) days. All the seven cases were exclusively breast feeding after birth, and cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA was detected positive in their breast milk when diagnosed with CMV-SLS. The common clinical features were fever, abdominal distension, liver function damage, decreased neutrophil and platelet counts. Pneumonia, neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis, hearing loss, and chorioretinitis were common. After the diagnosis was confirmed, all the seven cases were given intravenous treatment of ganciclovir and followed by oral formulations, with a course of treatment ranging from five to seven weeks. Two cases were treated with intravitreal injection of ganciclovir for chorioretinitis. All the seven cases survived. During the follow-up with a corrected gestational age of 12 months, one case had delayed intellectual and motor development, two cases had delayed motor development, and the remaining cases had normal development.Conclusions:CMV-SLS in premature infants mainly occurs in extremely low birth weight infants, with atypical clinical manifestations and may be misdiagnosed easily. If extremely low birth weight infants who receive CMV DNA positive breast feeding show sepsis-like symptoms, the possibility of CMV infection should be considered, and early diagnosis and treatment should be carried out to prevent adverse outcomes.
9.A case of neonatal-onset autoinflammation with infantile enterocolitis caused by a de novoNLRC4 gene variation
Ping CHENG ; Huiqing SUN ; Zengyuan YU ; Mingchao LI ; Lifeng LI
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2022;25(12):968-970
This article reported a case of neonatal-onset autoinflammation with infantile enterocolitis (AIFEC) caused by NLRC4 gene mutation. The boy developed the disease in the neonatal period, presenting with recurrent fever, rash, hepatosplenomegaly and enterocolitis. Laboratory tests showed some indicators including ferritin and C-reactive protein were elevated. His condition was complicated by macrophage activation syndrome and anti-infective treatment was ineffective. High-throughput whole exome sequencing revealed a de novo heterozygous mutation of c.1021G>C (p.Val341Leu) in the NLRC4 gene and AIFEC was confirmed. AIFEC is a rare disease with no effective treatment at present, which can be developed in the neonatal period and diagnosed by whole exome sequencing.
10.Effect of combination of artesunate and arsenic trioxide on the proliferation and apoptosis of NB4 cells
Ting YIN ; Rujing REN ; Xiaoqiang LI ; Lifeng ZHAO ; Jinlai CHENG ; Jianying SHEN ; Yuqing TAN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2018;40(11):1049-1054
Objective To investigate the effects of artesunate combined with arsenic trioxide (ATO) on the proliferation and apoptosis of NB4 cells.Methods The NB4 cells were treated with different concentrations of artesunate and arsenic trioxide respectively for 48 h.The cell proliferation was detected by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) method.The cells were divided into 4 groups:control group,artesunate group,arsenic trioxide group,and the combination of artesunate and arsenic trioxide group.The cell cycle and apoptosis were detected by flow cytometry (FCM).The protein expression levels of Bcl-2 and Bax were detected by Western blot.Results The MTT results showed that compared with the control group,the proliferation inhibition rates of 0.25,0.50,1.00,2.00,4.00 μmol/L artesunate group (19.26% ± 3.59%,36.53% ± 2.67%,61.32% ± 2.50%,70.30% ± 3.15%,86.92 ± 0.02%) significantly increased (P<0.05);the proliferation inhibition rates of 1,2,4,8,16 μmol/L arsenic trioxide group (12.69% ± 2.43%,64.26% ± 2.02%,85.10% ± 2.67%,92.06% ± 2.21%,93.67% ± 3.36%) significantly increased (P<0.05);and the proliferation inhibition rate (40.17% ± 5.49% vs.32.23% ± 3.52%) of combination of artesunate and arsenic trioxide group significantly higher than the arsenic trioxide group (P<0.05).Compared with the arsenic trioxide group,the percentage of G0/G1 phase cells (74.20% ± 1.43% vs.66.14% ± 1.78%),the apoptosis rate (58.00% ± 2.41% vs.34.57% ± 1.22%),and the expression level of Bax protein (1.35 ± 0.09 vs.1.13 ± 0.09) in the combination of artesunate and arsenic trioxide group significantly increased (P<0.05),the expression level of Bcl-2 protein (0.45 ± 0.09 vs.1.03 ± 0.10) in the combination of artesunate and arsenic trioxide group significantly decreased (P<0.05).Conclusions Artesunate can significantly enhance the proliferation inhibition and apoptosis induced by arsenic trioxide on NB4 cells.The possible mechanism of proliferation inhibition and apoptosis of NB4 cells by artesunate combined with arsenic trioxide may be related to reduce the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 and increase the expression of apoptotic protein Bax.


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