1.Pollution characteristics and health risk analysis of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in atmospheric PM2.5 in two districts of Xi39;an City in 2020 - 2022
Yongbing CHENG ; Sicen LIU ; Zhichao LIU ; Zhaowei MENG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(5):23-27
Objective To analyze the pollution characteristics of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in atmospheric PM2.5 in Yanta District and Lianhu District of Xi39;an City, and assess their health risks to exposed populations through inhalation pathways. Methods From 2020 to 2022, monitoring sites were set up in Yanta District and Lianhu District of Xi39;an City, and PM2.5 samples were collected regularly every month. The mass concentrations of PAHs were determined. The analysis and evaluation were carried out according to different years, regions, and seasons. The sources of PAHs in the atmosphere were identified by calculating characteristic ratios. Health risk assessments through inhalation routes were conducted for certain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and their total carcinogenic equivalent concentrations. Results The average mass concentrations of PAHs in Yanta District and Lianhu District were 6.38 ng/m3 and 6.06 ng/m3, respectively, with no statistically significant difference (P>0.05). Except for fluoranthene, there was no statistically significant difference in other PAHs between regions (P>0.05). Except for acenaphthylene and anthracene, the concentrations of other PAHs showed a decreasing trend year by year (P<0.05). The total mass concentration of PAHs in both urban areas showed a trend of winter>spring>autumn>summer (P<0.05), and all categories of PAHs showed the highest levels in winter and the lowest levels in summer (P<0.05). The proportion of 5-ring PAHs was the highest in summer, while the proportion of 4-ring PAHs was the highest in winter. The main sources of atmospheric PAHs in the two districts were a mixture of coal combustion, motor vehicle emissions, and biomass burning. The HQ values of benzo[a]pyrene and TEQs in both districts were less than 1. The carcinogenic risk through inhalation pathways for TEQs was 1.15×10-6, exceeding the acceptable level (1×10-6). Conclusion The pollution of PAHs in Yanta District and Lianhu District of Xi39;an City continues to decrease, with seasonal differences. The main sources are mixed sources of coal combustion, motor vehicle emissions, and biomass burning, and overall PAHs pose a potential carcinogenic risk to residents.
2.Influence of balloon post-dilatation on cardiac conduction in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement: A retrospective cohort study
Wuchao XUE ; Yang LIU ; Ping JIN ; Meng' ; en ZHAI ; Linhe LU ; Yan ZHU ; Jian YANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(12):1716-1621
Objective To analyze the impact of balloon post-dilation on cardiac conduction in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Methods From June 2021 to December 2022, patients with severe aortic valve stenosis or regurgitation who underwent TAVR surgery using domestically produced valves at Xijing Hospital, Air Force Military Medical University were selected. The occurrence of intraoperative and postoperative cardiac conduction block was recorded. According to whether balloon post-dilation was performed during the surgery, patients were divided into the post-dilation group and the non-post-dilation group. The baseline data, postoperative cardiac conduction block occurrence, and cardiac function of the two groups were analyzed. Results A total of 126 patients were included, including 52 males and 74 females, with an average age of (66.6±7.6) years. There were 30 patients in the post-dilation group and 96 patients in the non-post-dilation group. On the first day after TAVR, the average QRS intervals in the post-dilation group and the non-post-dilation group were (105.6±13.8) ms and (125.9±28.2) ms, respectively (P=0.017). At discharge, the average PR intervals in the two groups were (168.7±36.8) ms and (192.1±44.2) ms, respectively (P=0.024). At discharge, 9 (7.1%) patients developed new atrioventricular block, 5 (4.0%) patients developed new complete right bundle branch block, and 33 (26.2%) patients developed new complete left bundle branch block. During hospitalization, 2 (1.6%) patients received permanent cardiac pacemakers, both of whom were in the non-post-dilation group. There was no statistical difference in postoperative left ventricular structure and function between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Postoperative expansion using domestically produced interventional valves for TAVR do not increase the incidence of early atrioventricular block and permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation after valve implantation, and there are no significant changes in cardiac structure and function in patients with conduction block in the short term after surgery.
3.Expression and significance of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor on thymic T follicular helper cells in myasthenia gravis
Meng WANG ; Menghao YANG ; Xinzheng CUI ; Zirui SUN ; Chenshuo SHI ; Zhiwen ZHANG ; Lixiang ZHENG ; Qingyong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(12):1771-1776
Objective To investigate the expression of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR) in thymic T follicular helper cells (TFH) and its significance in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG). Methods Fifteen MG patients who underwent surgical treatment at the Myasthenia Gravis Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Henan Provincial People’s Hospital from June 2022 to June 2023 were selected as a MG group, including 7 males and 8 females, aged 12-30 years. Twelve patients who underwent partial thymectomy to optimize surgical field exposure during cardiac surgery at Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital from June 2022 to June 2023 were selected as a control group, including 5 males and 7 females aged 20-35 years. Thymus single cell suspension was obtained by grinding the thymus tissue, and flow cytometry was used to detect the expression of α7nAChR in TFH cells. The thymus cell suspension was purified using density gradient centrifugation, followed by immunomagnetic bead separation to obtain CD4+T cells. CXCR5 antibody and coupled magnetic beads were added to isolate TFH cells. Real-time fluorescent polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting were performed to further investigate the expression of α7nAChR in TFH cells. Results Compared with the control group, the proportion of thymic TFH cells in the MG group was significantly increased (P<0.05), along with significantly decreased mRNA and protein expression levels of α7nAChR within these cells (P<0.01). Conclusion The findings suggest that there is a reduced expression of α7nAChR within thymic TFH cells in MG patients, leading to weakened immunosuppressive function which may indirectly contribute to disease onset and progression.
4.Multicenter expert recommendations on interventional valve-in-valve technology for mitral bioprosthetic valve destruction in China
Haibo ZHANG ; Xiangbin PAN ; Yingqiang GUO ; Lai WEI ; Jian YANG ; Daxin ZHOU ; Yongjian WU ; Xu MENG ; Liming LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;31(08):1090-1095
Mitral valve replacement is one of the most common heart valve surgeries in China. In recent years, with the increase in degenerative valve diseases, older patients, and the progress of anti-calcification technology of biological valves, the proportion of mitral valve biological valve replacement has been increasing year by year. After the damage of traditional mitral valve biological valves, re-operation of valve replacement with thoracotomy is required. However, the adhesion between the heart and sternum, as well as the damage caused by cardiopulmonary bypass and cardiac arrest, can cause significant trauma to elderly patients and those with multiple organ dysfunction, leading to increased mortality and complication rates. In recent years, interventional valve surgery, especially transcatheter valve-in-valve surgery, has developed rapidly. This procedure can correct the damaged mitral valve function without stopping the heart, but there are still many differences between its technical process and conventional aortic valve replacement surgery. Therefore, organizing and writing multicenter expert recommendations on the technical process of transcatheter valve-in-valve surgery for damaged mitral valve biological valves is of great significance for the training and promotion of this technology.
5.Sampling inspection results of disinfection products in Shaanxi Province in 2020 - 2023
Yongbing CHENG ; Baobao CHEN ; Xiaoling ZHANG ; Jianfeng XUE ; Xiaofeng DONG ; Zhaowei MENG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2024;35(6):93-96
Objectives To understand the quality status of disinfection products in the market in Shaanxi Province, and to provide a basis for taking targeted management measures. Methods From 2020 to 2023, in accordance with the national disinfection product management regulations and standards, the physicochemical and microbial tests of disinfection products in Shaanxi Province were carried out through supervised sampling, and the test results were analyzed according to the active ingredients, illegal addition, stability, and bactericidal or bacteriostatic performance. Results The overall qualification rate of the active ingredient content of disinfectants sampled in Shaanxi Province was 90.48%, with the lowest qualification rate in 2023 (84.38%). The overall qualification rate of quantitative sterilization test of disinfectants was 90.12%, showing a decreasing trend year by year (P=0.272). The overall qualification rate of anti-bacterial products was 88.59%, and the bactericidal test results of 20 antibacterial products were all qualified. The overall qualification rate of bacteriostatic performance testing for bacteriostatic products was 86.17%, with the pass rate of bacteriostatic product germicidal efficacy testing of different components in descending order being quaternary ammonium salt/silver ion > guanidine > others > lysozyme, and there was statistically significant difference (P=0.004). The detection rate of illegal additives in antimicrobial products was 7.07%, with the main detection indicators being miconazole nitrate, clobetasol propionate, and dexamethasone acetate. Conclusion The qualified rate of disinfection products in Shaanxi Province is relatively high, but there is a downward trend. It is necessary to continue to strengthen the daily supervision and product testing of disinfection product manufacturers, and promote the continuous improvement of disinfection product quality.
6.Effect of LncRNA OIP5-AS1 on Phenotypic Transformation of IOSE80 in Ovarian Epithelium
Linlin SONG ; Huanran MENG ; Lina ZHOU ; Rui LIU ; Lijun YIN
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(5):649-656
OBJECTIVE
To explore the phenotypic changes and possible mechanisms of lncRNA OIP5-AS1 on the proliferation, migration, apoptosis, invasion and cycle of ovarian epithelial cells IOSE80.
METHODS
The clinical data of patients were collected from TCGA database and GEO database. After R package analysis, the differential expression of OIP5-AS1 was visualized in the volcanic map. The correlation between survival rate and OIP5-AS1 was analyzed by Kaplan-Meier. The IOSE80 cell model of OIP5-AS1 over expression and silencing was constructed with lentivirus vector. The expression of OIP5-AS1 was verified by RT-qPCR. Cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8. Invasion was detected by Transwell. Cell migration was detected by scratch test. Cell cycle and apoptosis were detected by flow cytometry. Western blotting was used to detect the expression of E-cadherin and N-cadherin, as well as the expression of cyclin-dependent kinase(CDK) and cyclin-G-related kinase(GAK).
RESULTS
RT-qPCR results showed that IOSE80 cell lines over expressing and silencing OIP5-AS1 were successfully constructed. CCK-8 results showed that overexpressing OIP5-AS1 promoted the proliferation of IOSE80 cells. Scratch test results showed that overexpressing OIP5-AS1 promoted the migration of IOSE80 cells. Transwell results showed that overexpressing OIP5-AS1 would increase the invasiveness of IOSE80 cells. Flow cytometry results showed that overexpression of OIP5-AS1 weakened the apoptosis of IOSE80 cells and promoted the progress of cell cycle. Western blotting results showed that overexpression of OIP5-AS1 downregulated the expression of E-cadherin and upregulated the expression of N-cadherin, while overexpression of OIP5-AS1 increased the expression of CDK and GAK proteins.
CONCLUSION
LncRNA OIP5-AS1 further interferes with the regulation of IOSE80 cell cycle by up regulating the expression of CDK and GAK, and then indirectly regulates the malignant phenotype of ovarian epithelial cells.
7.Study on the Single and Repeated Dose Toxicity of Qingzi Granules
ZHAO Wenwen ; ZHANG Meng ; ZHANG Yanju ; YANG Yan ; PANG Lili ; TIAN Yongzhang ; WANG Jingyan ; ZHANG Huan ; MEI Dong ; WANG Xiaoling
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2023;40(13):1833-1839
OBJECTIVE To observe the toxic effects of single administration and repeated administration of Qingzi granules for 13 weeks on rats, and to evaluate their preclinical safety. METHODS For the single dose toxicity experiment, SD rats were randomly divided into two groups, vehicle control group(deionized water) and Qingzi group(18 g·kg-1), which were given in a volume of 30 mL·kg-1 per time, twice in 24 h(interval more than 4 h), and observation was performed for 14 d after administration. The toxicity reaction was evaluated through observation of body weight change and pathological anatomy. For the repeated dose toxicity experiment, juvenile SD rats(postnatal day, PND 4) were randomly divided into vehicle control group (deionized water) and low, medium and high dose of Qingzi groups(1, 2 and 4 g·kg-1). The rats were orally administered twice daily with vehicle or Qingzi for 13 weeks in a volume of 10 mL·kg-1 per time. A recovery period of 4 weeks was followed. Test items included clinical observations, body weight measurement, food intake measurement, hematology test, biochemical test, urinalysis, sex hormone level determination, cellular immune function assay, growth indexes and histopathology test. RESULTS For the single dose toxicity experiment, Qingzi granules were orally administered to SD rats without significant toxicity, and the maximum-tolerated dose was greater than 18 g·kg-1. In the repeated dose toxicity test, juvenile SD rats were given Qingzi granules by gavage and repeated administration for 13 weeks, the no observed adverse effect level was 2 g·kg-1. The target organ of toxicity was the liver and the main toxic effect was inflammatory necrosis of hepatocytes, no dose-dependent relationship. CONCLUSION No overt toxicity of Qingzi granules was observed on the tested animals within the intended clinical dosage range.
8.LINC00462 regulates clear renal cell carcinoma cells sensitivity to cisplatin by affecting their glycolysis via the MYC/ABCC3 axis
WANG Xiaolinga ; HU Weiweib ; MENG Lidana
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2023;30(9):763-770
[摘 要] 目的:探讨LINC00462招募转录因子MYC激活ABCC3对肾透明细胞癌(ccRCC)顺铂敏感性的影响及其机制。方法:数据库分析ccRCC组织中ABCC3、MYC和LINC00462的表达及其相关性,并分析ABCC3基因的富集通路。常规培养人肾小管上皮细胞(HK-2)和ccRCC细胞(A-498、786-O和Caki-2),将si-LINC00462、oe-ABCC3、si-ABCC3、si-MYC、si-LINC00462-NC、oe-ABCC3-NC、si-ABCC3-NC和si-MYC-NC核酸序列分别转染A-498或786-O细胞,分为si-LINC00462组、si-LINC00462-NC组、oe-ABCC3组、oe-ABCC3-NC组、si-ABCC3组、si-ABCC3-NC组、si-MYC组、si-MYC-NC组;用2-脱氧-D-葡萄糖(2-DG)进行回复实验,构建oe-NC+PBS组、oe-ABCC3+PBS组、oe-ABCC3+2-DG组;为探究ccRCC细胞LINC00462/MYC/ABCC3轴对顺铂敏感性的影响,构建si-NC+oe-NC组、si-LINC00462+oe-NC组、si-LINC00462+oe-ABCC3组。qPCR法检测ABCC3、MYC和LINC00462在ccRCC细胞中的表达,CCK-8法检测细胞增殖活力,CCK-8法分析梯度浓度顺铂处理ccRCC细胞后IC50值,WB法检测糖酵解代谢途径相关蛋白的表达,Seahorse XP96法检测各处理组细胞的胞外酸化率(ECAR)和耗氧率(OCR),试剂盒检测细胞中丙酮酸、乳酸、ATP水平。双荧光素酶报告基因和染色质免疫共沉淀(ChIP)实验验证ABCC3与MYC间的结合关系,RNA结合蛋白免疫沉淀(RIP)实验验证LINC00462和MYC的结合关系。结果:数据库分析和qPCR实验结果显示,ABCC3在ccRCC组织和细胞中呈高表达,差异基因富集在糖酵解通路上。敲减或过表达ABCC3能够增加A-498细胞或降低786-O细胞对顺铂的敏感性,ABCC3可通过促进有氧糖酵解抑制A-498细胞对顺铂的敏感性,2-DG处理可以逆转过表达ABCC3对ccRCC细胞对顺铂敏感性的抑制作用。MYC可直接和ABCC3结合,LINC00462可招募转录因子MYC;敲低LINC00462可抑制ABCC3的表达,敲低LINC00462可抑制ccRCC细胞的有氧糖酵解,并提高其对顺铂敏感性;而进一步过表达ABCC3可逆转敲低LINC00462对ccRCC细胞有氧糖酵解的抑制作用和顺铂敏感性的提高。结论:LINC00462通过招募转录因子MYC激活ABCC3的表达促进ccRCC细胞的糖酵解,进而促进ccRCC细胞对顺铂敏感性。
9.The aberrant overexpression of hsa_circ_0078607 in colorectal cancer tissues and serum and its clinical significance
WANG Wanping1 ; REN Mingjun1 ; BI Wanying1 ; LONG Yongwen1 ; WANG Weiji2a ; MENG Yijun2b,2c,2d ; TANG Shifu2b,2c,2d ; MENG Qiuxing2b,2c,2d ; DENG Yaoming2b,2c,2d
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2023;30(10):893-901
[摘 要] 目的:探究hsa_circ_0078607在结直肠癌组织和患者血清中的表达水平及其与结直肠癌患者临床病理特征的关系,评价其能否作为结直肠癌潜在的分子诊断标志物及治疗靶标。方法:收集2018年6月至2022年1月于柳州市人民医院胃肠外科接受结直肠癌切除手术患者的58对癌及癌旁组织标本,收集2020年1月至2022年12月于柳州市人民医院初次确诊的结直肠癌患者、结直肠息肉患者及健康人体检血清共152例;从结直肠癌差异表达circRNA谱中挑选特异性高表达的hsa_circ_0078607作为候选标志物,采用qPCR法检测其在结直肠癌细胞、组织、患者血清及结直肠息肉患者血清中的相对表达量,分析其与临床病理特征的关系。采用ROC曲线评估hsa_circ_0078607对结直肠癌及结直肠息肉的诊断价值。通过Circular RNA Interactome数据库预测与hsa_circ_0078607结合的miRNA,并用Cytoscape 3.9.1软件构建circRNA-miRNA-mRNA调控网络,同时通过GO/KEGG富集分析进一步了解其功能。结果:与癌旁组织或健康人血清相比,hsa_circ_0078607在结直肠癌细胞、组织和血清及息肉患者血清中呈高表达(P<0.001),其中有52例(89.7%)患者癌组织中表达上调,6例(10.3%)表达下调。结直肠癌组织中hsa_circ_0078607的相对表达量与肿瘤位置(P=0.029)、分化程度(P=0.046)和远处转移(P=0.043)有关联。ROC结果显示,在结直肠癌组织和血清中其诊断结直肠癌的AUC分别为0.845 7[95%CI(0.772 8,0.918 6),P<0.000 1]和0.868 3[95%CI(0.790 7,0.945 9),P<0.000 1];在息肉患者血清中,hsa_circ_0078607诊断结直肠息肉的AUC为0.710 1 [95%CI(0.610 0,0.810 1)]。GO/KEGG富集分析结果表明,hsa_circ_0078607下游的miRNA可能参与RNA聚合酶Ⅱ启动子转录调控、蛋白K48-连锁泛素化、Wnt、Hippo及MAPK信号通路调控等多个生物过程。结论:Hsa_circ_0078607在结直肠癌细胞、组织和血清中呈高表达,其在结直肠癌组织中的表达水平与肿瘤位置、分化程度和远处转移有关联,提示其可作为结直肠癌潜在的分子诊断标志物;其还可能介导结直肠癌的发生发展过程,对发现结直肠癌潜在的治疗靶点有重要意义。
10.Effect Analysis of Different Formulation of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone on Idiopathic Short Stature
NIE Jing ; MENG Xian ; WU Xiaoling ; LI Tingting ; LI Wei
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2023;40(22):3136-3140
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To analyze the different therapeutic effects of different formulations of recombinant human growth hormone on idiopathic short stature and the related factors before treatment. METHODS Retrospective analysis was performed on children aged 4-8 years who were diagnosed as idiopathic short stature at the Child Health Department of Sichuan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital from January 2020 to December 2021 and treated with different formulation of recombinant human growth hormone. The changes of height growth value and growth factor levels of children in different groups during different treatment periods were compared. At the same time, Logistic regression analysis was carried out on the related factors affecting the effect of height growth before treatment. RESULTS There was no significant difference in height, IGF-1 and IGF-BP3 growth between the two groups at each stage of treatment, except for the statistical difference in IGF-BP3 increment at the third month of treatment(P<0.05); The age of treatment had an effect on the height growth outcome of children, and there was statistical significance(OR=0.258, 95%CI 0.109-0.609, P=0.002). The remaining factors had no obvious influence. CONCLUSION There is no difference in the therapeutic effect of different formulation of recombinant human growth hormone on idiopathic short stature. The age of beginning use is the main factor that affects the effect of using growth hormone.


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