1.Literature Analysis and Validity Assessment for Animal Models of Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder
Wangyue LIAO ; Shuang LEI ; Xuan LI ; Min GUO ; Ruoran ZHOU
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2026;46(1):66-80
Attention deficit and hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood. It seriously impairs academic achievement, social interaction, and vocational development, and increases the risk of accidental injury and substance abuse. In some cases, the symptoms may also exert an indirect disruptive effect on public order. Its aetiology involves interactions among genetic, perinatal environmental, and psychosocial factors that cannot be fully disentangled by single clinical studies. Therefore, a systematic evaluation of existing animal models is essential for revealing pathophysiology and developing novel therapies. Using the keywords "attention deficit and hyperactive disorder", "models, animal", "validity", and their English equivalents, we systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wanfang for publications from 2000 to 2025 (retrieving 328 publications) and added further references by citation tracking. Eighty-six rodent ADHD models that provided detailed construction protocols, behavioural assessments, neurobiological mechanisms, or pharmacological data were included and classified into spontaneous genetic, genetically engineered, and environmentally induced paradigms. Their face, construct, and predictive validity were compared. Among spontaneous genetic models, spontaneously hypertensive rats reproduce hyperactivity, impulsivity, and stimulant responses well, yet hypertension and sex differences limit specificity. Acallosal mouse strains link corpus callosum absence to ADHD-like behaviours, but neurotransmitter studies remain scarce. Genetically engineered rodents—including dopamine transporter, neurokinin-1 receptor and mediator complex subunit 23 knockout or conditional gene knockout lines—precisely dissect dopaminergic, noradrenergic, synaptic, or epigenetic pathways, yet generally lack full phenotypic coverage, social-deficit modelling, and comorbidity representation, and are accompanied by adverse effects such as growth retardation or ocular defects. Environmentally induced models employ lead, polychlorinated biphenyls, alcohol, nicotine exposures, 6-hydroxydopamine lesions, neonatal hypoxia, early social isolation, or maternal stress to recapitulate core symptoms. However, dose-schedule standardisation is lacking. Behavioural reversibility diverges from clinical persistence, and non-specific phenotypes such as anxiety or depression are common. Overall, no single paradigm simultaneously achieves high validity across all three dimensions. Currently, ADHD models have progressed from single-factor simulations to multidimensional evaluation, yet significant gaps remain in genetic-background standardisation, sex differences, cross-species translation, and syndrome-differentiation modelling under traditional Chinese medicine. Future directions should integrate genetic, environmental, and epigenetic interactions, establish life-span validation systems, and incorporate computational neuroscience alongside integrative Chinese-Western strategies to enhance clinical relevance and translational utility, thereby providing robust evidence-based support for mechanistic elucidation, drug screening and precision intervention in ADHD.
2.The role of hypoxia-induced circ_0007766 expression in the proliferation,migration and invasion of PCa cells
Ziqi ZHAO ; Min ZHANG ; Tao YANG ; Li YANG ; Guoling LIAO ; Wei ZHANG ; Yuankui CHU
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(5):460-468
Objective:To explore the role of circ_0007766 molecule cyclized from the erb-b2 receptor tyrosine kinase 2(ERBB2)gene in prostate cancer(PCa)cells and the impact of hypoxia on the regulation of its expression.Methods:The expression of circ_0007766 molecule in PCa cells and tissues was detected by qRT-PCR.The siRNA of circ0007766 was transfected to PCa cells(DU145 cell and PC3 cell)respectively;Colony formation assay,CCK-8 assay and Transwell assay were performed to detect the effect of circ_0007766 knockdown on the colony formation,proliferation,migration,and invasion abilities of PCa cells.Hypoxia cell model of DU145 and PC3 cells were established by hypoxic chamber method,and WB was performed to detect the protein expression of HIF-1α,a key molecule of the hypoxic pathway.qRT-PCR was performed to detect the expression of circ_0007766 molecule in hypoxic cell model,and the protein expression of RNA-binding protein eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4A3(EIF4A3)was detected by WB.RNA immunoprecipitation(RIP)was performed to detect the binding of EIF4A3 to circ_0007766 under hypoxic conditions.qRT-PCR assay was performed to further detect the effect of EIF4A3 knockdown on the expression of circ_0007766 under hypoxic conditions.Results:circ_0007766 was highly expressed in PCa cells(P<0.01)and PCa tissues(P<0.05).The knockdown of circ_0007766(P<0.05 or P<0.01)could significantly inhibit the proliferation,migration and invasion abilities of PCa cells(all P<0.01).The upregulation of HIF-1α protein under hypoxic conditions confirmed the successful establishment of the hypoxia cell model.qRT-PCR analysis revealed that compared with that in the normoxia group,circ_0007766 expression was markedly elevated in the hypoxia group(P<0.01).WB analysis demonstrated increased EIF4A3 protein expression in cells of the hypoxia group.RIP assays indicated that circ_0007766 was highly concentrated in the EIF4A3-enriched group(P<0.01).Additionally,qRT-PCR showed that hypoxia significantly boosted circ_0007766 expression,whereas EIF4A3 knockdown notably diminished the hypoxia-induced expression of circ_0007766(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion:Circ-0007766 plays the role of cancer-promoting molecule in PCa cells,and its expression is related to the regulation of EIF4A3 molecule under hypoxic conditions.
3.Construction and validation of a risk prediction model for oral frailty in the elderly community population
Min WANG ; Wenjuan YANG ; Ting LIAO ; Jinmei ZOU ; Dongxia LIAO ; Cuicui ZHANG ; Yingyi DENG ; Xiyan GONG ; Changju LIAO
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(3):274-280
Objective This study examines the factors influencing oral frailty in the elderly community,develops a risk prediction model,and validates its efficacy,so as to provide references for identifying and preventing oral weakness in the elderly.Methods 556 elderly individuals from 4 communities were selected by convenience sampling from June to August 2024 in Zigong City Sichuan Province.They were randomly divided into a training group(383 cases)and a validation group(165 cases).Data were collected by a general information questionnaire,Social Frailty Scale,Geriatric Depression Scale,and the Oral Frailty Index-8 screening tool.Logistic regression was used to determine the influencing factors,and R software was used to establish a nomogram model for predicting the risk of oral frailty.Bootstrap method and the validation group were used for internally validation of the model.Calibration curve was used to evaluate the prediction performance of the model.Results 548 valid questionnaires were collected.The final model variables included whether the age ≥80 years,wearing removable dentures,reduced frequency of going out,brushing teeth less than twice a day,frequent dry mouth,increased difficulty in eating hard foods,and choking.The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the training group was 0.95(95%CI:0.93~0.97),and the best cutoff value was 0.687.The model achieved an accuracy of 87%,sensitivity of 91%,specificity of 85%,positive predictive value of 0.75,and negative predictive value of 0.95.The Hosmer-Lemeshow fitting test show that x2=3.036,P=0.932,indicating a good model fit.Conclusion The oral frailty prediction model demonstrated a good discrimination,calibration,and clinical utility,which can provide a scientific basis for the prevention and early screening of oral frailty in the elderly.
4.Summary of the best evidence on neonatal pain management
Ling LIAO ; Ying CAO ; Min TAN
Modern Clinical Nursing 2025;24(4):54-62
Objective To summarise the best evidence on neonatal pain management,so as to provide a reference for medical staff.Methods Based on the"6S"evidence pyramid model,literature on neonatal pain management was retrieved through clinical decision-making systems,websites of guidelines and professional associations and databases at home and abroad,including BMJ Clinical Practice,UpToDate,Guidelines International Network(GIN),National Guideline Clearinghouse(NGC),National Institute for Health and Care Excellence(NICE),Registered Nurses Association of Ontario(RNAO)website,Joanna Briggs Institute(JBI)database,World Health Organization(WHO)website,International Association for the Study of Pain(IASP),American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP)website,American Pain Society(APS),American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA),Canadian Paediatric Society(CPS),British Pain Society(BPS),Association of Paediatric Anaesthetics of Great Britain and Ireland(APA),National Association of Neonatal Nurses(NANN),Medlive,CMA Anesthesiology Branch,CPA Neonatology Branch,PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,CNKI,Wanfang Data,Vip,and SinoMed.The literature covered clinical decisions,guidelines,expert consensuses,recommendations,systematic reviews,policy statements,randomized controlled trials and evidence summaries on neonatal pain management.The search period was from the inception of databases to 1st March,2025.Two researchers who were trained in evidence-based nursing independently screened literature,evaluated quality,extracted evidence and summarised evidence.Results A total of 17 articles were included,consisting of 2 clinical decisions,1 policy statement,6 guidelines,1 expert consensus,4 systematic reviews and 3 evidence summaries.A total of 28 pieces of best evidence were summarised,covering 6 aspects in:basic principles of pain management,pain assessment,environmental management,non-pharmaceutical management,pharmaceutical management,education and training,and medical record-keeping.Conclusion The summarised best evidence for neonatal pain management can serve as a guidance for clinical staff.
5.Expression levels of serum RANK, RANKL, and OPG in children with dental fluorosis
Lanying LUO ; Min LIAO ; Haoquan LU ; Fenfen WANG ; Ruijun NING
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(1):6-9
Objective:To investigate the expression levels of serum receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB (RANK), RANK ligand (RANKL), and osteoprotegerin (OPG) in children with dental fluorosis.Methods:In April 2018, a case-control study was conducted to select 8 - 12 year old children diagnosed with dental fluorosis residing within 1.5 km of an aluminum smelting facility in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region as the dental fluorosis group ( n = 49) according to the criteria of "Diagnosis of Dental Fluorosis" (WS/T 208-2011). The control group ( n = 98) comprised healthy children aged 8 - 12 years old without dental fluorosis lived more than 5.0 km from the aluminum smelting facility. Fasting venous blood samples were collected from all participants. Blood fluoride level were measured using an ion-selective electrode method. Serum RANK, RANKL, and OPG levels were determined using double-antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results:The levels of serum fluoride [ M ( Q1, Q3): 0.033 (0.032, 0.036) vs 0.026 (0.025, 0.028) mg/L], RANK [1.21 (0.87, 1.64) vs 0.73 (0.50, 1.13) μg/L], RANKL [81.3 (50.6, 118.6) vs 134.3 (98.1, 199.2) ng/L], OPG [433.3 (321.6, 574.3) vs 509.1 (406.8, 709.3) μg/L], and OPG/RANKL ratio [5.6 (3.1, 7.8) vs 3.6 (2.9, 5.0)] were compared between the fluorosis group and the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( Z = 8.35, 3.83, 3.99, 2.35, 2.47, P < 0.05). Correlation analysis revealed that dental fluorosis severity was positively correlated with serum fluoride level( r s = 0.68, P < 0.001). Serum fluoride level was negatively correlated with both serum RANKL and OPG levels ( r s = - 0.49, - 0.17, P < 0.05). Conclusion:The level of serum RANK in children with dental fluorosis is higher than that in healthy children, while the levels of RANKL and OPG are lower than those in healthy children.
6.Occult Hepatitis B Virus(HBV)Infection(OBI)
Yong-Zhen LIU ; Hao LIAO ; Feng-Min LU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(9):1246-1256
Occult hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection(OBI)represents a potential reservoir for HBV transmission,capable of spreading through routes such as blood transfusion.Additionally,OBI can con-tribute to the chronic progression of hepatitis B-related diseases,sustaining a state of chronic HBV infec-tion.In individuals with compromised immune function or undergoing immunosuppressive therapy,OBI may lead to HBV re-activation,potentially triggering severe liver conditions such as acute hepatitis or liv-er failure.As a result,OBI poses a significant public health challenge,profoundly impacting the health and well-being of affected populations and complicating HBV infection control efforts in China.Clinically diagnosing OBI remains challenging,but its hallmark is serum hepatitis B surface antigen negative and the presence of HBV covalently closed circular DNA(cccDNA)in the liver.With the increasing focus on achieving functional cure for chronic hepatitis B,both domestic and international guidelines have re-fined functional cure.Notably,these guidelines acknowledge that cccDNA may persist in the liver tissue of individuals who have achieved functional cure,suggesting resemblance of an occult infection state.Here,we provide a comprehensive overview of OBI,including its definition,classification,public health implications,underlying mechanisms,and clinical reactivation.By updating the understanding of OBI,we aim to raise awareness among clinicians and public health professionals regarding the significance of OBI in the current context and encourage greater attention to this population.
7.Preparation of Monoclonal Antibody to Vasorin in Tree Shrew and Exploration of Its Application
Meizhen OU ; Yongfeng LI ; Sha WEN ; Zhouxiang LIAO ; Xuejing HUANG ; Lichao YANG ; Min HE
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2025;45(5):611-622
Objective To obtain tree shrew Vasorin(VASN)recombinant protein through prokaryotic expression and purification,prepare monoclonal antibody against tree shrew VASN by immunizing mice with this protein,and preliminarily evaluate its application value.Methods Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)was used to amplify the full-length sequence of tree shrew VASN gene in vitro.The tree shrew VASN gene fragment was inserted into pET-30a vector to construct pET-30a-VASN recombinant plasmid.The recombinant plasmid was subjected to double digestion with BamH Ⅰ and Sal Ⅰfor identification,and its correctness was further verified by sequencing.The recombinant plasmid with correct sequencing was transformed into BL21(DE3)competent cells,and isopropyl β-D-thiogalactoside(IPTG)was used to induce expression of VASN recombinant protein.Proteins were separated by sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis(SDS-PAGE),and the VASN recombinant protein was purified by KCI.Purified recombinant protein was used to immunize BALB/c mice for four times,and serum antibody titer was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Splenocytes from mice with serum antibody titer above 1:10 000 were used for cell fusion with myeloma cells.Hypoxanthine-aminopterin-thymidine(HAT)culture medium was first used to screen hybridoma cells.ELISA was used to screen positive hybridoma cell lines that could secrete specific antibodies,and monoclonal hybridoma cell lines were obtained by limiting dilution method.VASN monoclonal antibodies were prepared in large quantities by ascites induction method,purified using rProtein G,and the affinity and in vitro reaction specificity of the monoclonal antibodies were detected by ELISA and Western blotting.Results The full-length sequence of the tree shrew VASN gene was successfully amplified and the recombinant plasmid vector of tree shrew pET-30a-VASN was constructed.The sequence obtained by sequencing of the recombinant plasmid vector was identical to the tree shrew VASN target gene sequence.Recombinant protein VASN mainly existed in the form of inclusion bodies,and the purity after purification reached 90%,meeting the requirements of subsequent immunization experiments.After four immunizations with recombinant protein VASN,mouse serum antibody titer reached 1:729 000.Monoclonal positive hybridoma cell lines were obtained through ascites induction and purification,and the constant affinity value of monoclonal antibodies measured by ELISA reached 2.59x107 L/mol.Western blotting results showed that the tree shrew VASN monoclonal antibody could bind to tree shrew VASN recombinant protein,but it showed no binding reaction with porcine retinol-binding protein 4 recombinant protein,human VASN-leucine rich repeat recombinant protein,or bovine serum albumin.Anti-tree shrew VASN monoclonal antibody could specifically recognize VASN protein in tree shrew heart,liver,spleen,lung,kidney and muscle,with clear bands and clean background.Immunohistochemical detection results showed that this monoclonal antibody could recognize VASN protein in tree shrew spleen,lung,and tree shrew immortalized fibroblasts with high VASN mRNA expression levels,and the detection results were positive.Conclusion Monoclonal antibody against tree shrew VASN is successfully prepared.This antibody can be used for immunohistochemical detection of tree shrew immortalized fibroblasts,spleen tissue,and lung tissue,providing an important tool for further research on the function of VASN in tree shrew models.
8.Analysis of the acceptance and influencing factors of self-collection urine HPV testing in cervical cancer screening
Yifan LI ; Chuanyu QIN ; Xi ZENG ; Yajiao LU ; Guangdong LIAO ; Leni KANG ; Ying YANG ; Min ZHOU ; Mingrong XI ; Chunxia YANG ; Jing LI
Practical Oncology Journal 2025;39(5):412-417
Objective The aim of this study was to explore the acceptance and influencing factors of self-collected urine samples for human papillomavirus(HPV)testing in cervical cancer screening among eligible women,and to provide scientific evidence for promoting this testing in low resource areas.Methods A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 2022 to 2023 at the Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Shuangliu district,Chengdu City Sichuan Province.The study subjects were women aged 21 to 69 years old,and a customized questionnaire was used to conduct general information and acceptance surveys on the partic-ipants.Results A total of 2,062 women were included,with an average age of 51.58±9.34 years.Among them,1,501(72.79%)women believed that self-sampling urine was very easy.However,although 1,333(64.65%)women were still willing to accept doctor sampling as a cervical cancer screening method,only 729(35.35%)were more willing to accept self-sampling urine HPV testing.Age,educational level,annual household income,awareness of HPV,HPV vaccination status,and a sense of shame about the doctor's sampling process were all associated with the acceptance of self-collected urine HPV testing among women undergoing cervical cancer screening(P<0.001).The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that older women(OR=0.965,95%CI:0.951-0.979)and those who were not familiar with HPV(OR=0.760,95%CI:0.602-0.961)were more likely to undergo self sampling urine HPV testing,while those with junior high school education(OR=1.330,95%CI:1.053-1.682),high school education or a-bove(OR=1.990,95%CI:1.401-2.827),and a sense of shame towards the doctor's sampling process(OR=2.314,95%CI:1.706-3.142)were more likely to undergo self sampling urine for HPV testing.Conclusions Most women believe that self sampling urine for HPV testing is very easy,but compared to doctor sampling,only some women choose to self sample urine for HPV testing.Key health education interventions should be carried out for older and lower educated populations to promote acceptance of urine HPV testing.
9.Preparation of Monoclonal Antibody to Vasorin in Tree Shrew and Exploration of Its Application
Meizhen OU ; Yongfeng LI ; Sha WEN ; Zhouxiang LIAO ; Xuejing HUANG ; Lichao YANG ; Min HE
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2025;45(5):611-622
Objective To obtain tree shrew Vasorin(VASN)recombinant protein through prokaryotic expression and purification,prepare monoclonal antibody against tree shrew VASN by immunizing mice with this protein,and preliminarily evaluate its application value.Methods Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)was used to amplify the full-length sequence of tree shrew VASN gene in vitro.The tree shrew VASN gene fragment was inserted into pET-30a vector to construct pET-30a-VASN recombinant plasmid.The recombinant plasmid was subjected to double digestion with BamH Ⅰ and Sal Ⅰfor identification,and its correctness was further verified by sequencing.The recombinant plasmid with correct sequencing was transformed into BL21(DE3)competent cells,and isopropyl β-D-thiogalactoside(IPTG)was used to induce expression of VASN recombinant protein.Proteins were separated by sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis(SDS-PAGE),and the VASN recombinant protein was purified by KCI.Purified recombinant protein was used to immunize BALB/c mice for four times,and serum antibody titer was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Splenocytes from mice with serum antibody titer above 1:10 000 were used for cell fusion with myeloma cells.Hypoxanthine-aminopterin-thymidine(HAT)culture medium was first used to screen hybridoma cells.ELISA was used to screen positive hybridoma cell lines that could secrete specific antibodies,and monoclonal hybridoma cell lines were obtained by limiting dilution method.VASN monoclonal antibodies were prepared in large quantities by ascites induction method,purified using rProtein G,and the affinity and in vitro reaction specificity of the monoclonal antibodies were detected by ELISA and Western blotting.Results The full-length sequence of the tree shrew VASN gene was successfully amplified and the recombinant plasmid vector of tree shrew pET-30a-VASN was constructed.The sequence obtained by sequencing of the recombinant plasmid vector was identical to the tree shrew VASN target gene sequence.Recombinant protein VASN mainly existed in the form of inclusion bodies,and the purity after purification reached 90%,meeting the requirements of subsequent immunization experiments.After four immunizations with recombinant protein VASN,mouse serum antibody titer reached 1:729 000.Monoclonal positive hybridoma cell lines were obtained through ascites induction and purification,and the constant affinity value of monoclonal antibodies measured by ELISA reached 2.59x107 L/mol.Western blotting results showed that the tree shrew VASN monoclonal antibody could bind to tree shrew VASN recombinant protein,but it showed no binding reaction with porcine retinol-binding protein 4 recombinant protein,human VASN-leucine rich repeat recombinant protein,or bovine serum albumin.Anti-tree shrew VASN monoclonal antibody could specifically recognize VASN protein in tree shrew heart,liver,spleen,lung,kidney and muscle,with clear bands and clean background.Immunohistochemical detection results showed that this monoclonal antibody could recognize VASN protein in tree shrew spleen,lung,and tree shrew immortalized fibroblasts with high VASN mRNA expression levels,and the detection results were positive.Conclusion Monoclonal antibody against tree shrew VASN is successfully prepared.This antibody can be used for immunohistochemical detection of tree shrew immortalized fibroblasts,spleen tissue,and lung tissue,providing an important tool for further research on the function of VASN in tree shrew models.
10.Analysis of the acceptance and influencing factors of self-collection urine HPV testing in cervical cancer screening
Yifan LI ; Chuanyu QIN ; Xi ZENG ; Yajiao LU ; Guangdong LIAO ; Leni KANG ; Ying YANG ; Min ZHOU ; Mingrong XI ; Chunxia YANG ; Jing LI
Practical Oncology Journal 2025;39(5):412-417
Objective The aim of this study was to explore the acceptance and influencing factors of self-collected urine samples for human papillomavirus(HPV)testing in cervical cancer screening among eligible women,and to provide scientific evidence for promoting this testing in low resource areas.Methods A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 2022 to 2023 at the Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Shuangliu district,Chengdu City Sichuan Province.The study subjects were women aged 21 to 69 years old,and a customized questionnaire was used to conduct general information and acceptance surveys on the partic-ipants.Results A total of 2,062 women were included,with an average age of 51.58±9.34 years.Among them,1,501(72.79%)women believed that self-sampling urine was very easy.However,although 1,333(64.65%)women were still willing to accept doctor sampling as a cervical cancer screening method,only 729(35.35%)were more willing to accept self-sampling urine HPV testing.Age,educational level,annual household income,awareness of HPV,HPV vaccination status,and a sense of shame about the doctor's sampling process were all associated with the acceptance of self-collected urine HPV testing among women undergoing cervical cancer screening(P<0.001).The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that older women(OR=0.965,95%CI:0.951-0.979)and those who were not familiar with HPV(OR=0.760,95%CI:0.602-0.961)were more likely to undergo self sampling urine HPV testing,while those with junior high school education(OR=1.330,95%CI:1.053-1.682),high school education or a-bove(OR=1.990,95%CI:1.401-2.827),and a sense of shame towards the doctor's sampling process(OR=2.314,95%CI:1.706-3.142)were more likely to undergo self sampling urine for HPV testing.Conclusions Most women believe that self sampling urine for HPV testing is very easy,but compared to doctor sampling,only some women choose to self sample urine for HPV testing.Key health education interventions should be carried out for older and lower educated populations to promote acceptance of urine HPV testing.

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