1.Application of immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry for screening of antibody-recognizing molecules against Echinococcus granulosus
Xiaoxia WU ; Jing DING ; Xuemin JIN ; Zhuangzhi ZHANG ; Lixiao ZHANG ; Mingyuan LIU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(3):519-526
We collected the positive serum of Echinococcus granulosus infection in sheep,an inter-mediate host with strong immune response,and used healthy serum as negative control,purified the serum and target protein to capture and enrich the corresponding antigen by immunoprecipita-tion,and obtained target protein-antibody-target protein complex.Mass spectrometry strategies were combined to screen and identify specific antigens associated with Echinococcus granulosus,and the proteins with the highest peptide coverage were analyzed bioinformatically using online prediction software.The results showed that 133 Echinococcus granulosus related proteins were i-dentified by IP-MS.Among them,one protein with peptide coverage≥70%was actin Ⅱ,and three proteins with peptide coverage between 30%to 40%were Ton B box domain containing protein,NADH dehydrogenase(ubiquinone)1 α-subcomplex 2(NADH dehydrogenase[ubiquinone])and lactic dehydrogenase.There were six proteins with 20%to 30%peptide coverage,namely,spli-cing factor 3B subunit 5,tumor protein D52,expressed conserved protein,NADH dehydrogenase(ubiquinone)1 alpha subcomplex 7,inosine-5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase,and aldo keto re-ductase family 1 member B4.Bioinformatics analysis revealed that actin protein has no signal pep-tide,it is probably a non-secretory protein and is subcellularly localized to the cytoskeleton,six op-timal potential antigenic epitopes are present,and the secondary and tertiary structures are consist-ently dominated by α-helices and irregular convolutions.The results indicate that immunoprecipita-tion-mass spectrometry is a high-throughput,simple,rapid and effective method for screening and identifying fine-grained Echinococcus granulosus antigens,which can provide a basis for screening specific molecules for serodiagnostic markers in intermediate host sheep and for the development of novel diagnostic techniques for hydatid diseases.
2.Turbo-Flash mode CT scanning for displaying calcification of ligamentum arteriousum in infants and young children
Shiyuan ZHU ; Mingyuan PANG ; Hanqing LIU ; Linkun LI ; Wenwen YU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(3):188-191
Objective To explore the value of Turbo-Flash mode CT scanning for displaying calcification of ligamentum arteriousum(CLA)in infants and young children.Methods Chest CT data obtained with Turbo-Flash mode scanning of 1 762 infants and young children(aged 1 to 36 months)with suspected lung,trachea or bronchi lesions were retrospectively analyzed.Children were divided into group A to L according to age at 3-month intervals.CLA was evaluated and its CT manifestations were analyzed.The incidence of CLA in each group was counted,the density of CLA was measured,and their correlations with age were observed.Results Among 1 762 children,912 was found with CLA(912/1 762,51.76%).The incidence of CLA in group A—L was 34.29%(12/35)—59.35%(92/155),respectively.All CLA located in the arterial ligaments between the left side of pulmonary trunk and the origin level of left subclavian artery of the aorta and shaped differently.The density of CLA in group A—L was(183.36±50.16)—(295.80±105.91)HU,respectively.The incidence of CLA in group A—F was positively(r=0.945,P=0.002),while in group F—L was negatively correlated with age(r=-0.765,P=0.045).Meanwhile,the density of CLA in group A—F was positively correlated with age(r=0.775,P=0.020),but no significant correlation between CLA density and age was found in G—L group(P=0.593).Conclusion Turbo-Flash mode CT scanning had high clinical application value for displaying CLA in infants and young children.
3.The application progress of nanomaterials combined with CRISPR/Cas system in the detection of pathogenic microorganisms
Qiuting XIONG ; Zhihao YAN ; Xuefeng CAO ; Rendong FANG ; Mingyuan LIU ; Xiaoxiang HU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(11):2569-2578
Pathogenic microorganisms are direct causative agents of zoonotic infectious diseases,po-sing severe threats to the livestock industry by inducing massive animal mortality,economic losses in livestock products,and significant risks to human health.The CRISPR/Cas system has been widely adopted in nucleic acid detection of pathogenic microorganisms due to its unique trans-cleavage activity.By leveraging the superior optical properties of nanomaterials,researchers have integrated them with CRISPR/Cas systems to develop numerous visual biosensors,which not only significantly enhance signal output but also substantially reduce detection time and cost.This re-view focuses on five nanomaterials-graphene oxide(GO),gold nanoparticles(AuNPs),MoS2 nanosheets,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),and quantum dots(QDs)—that have been exten-sively integrated with CRISPR/Cas systems in recent years.We systematically summarize their distinct physical characteristics and specific applications in CRISPR/Cas-based pathogen detection,followed by a concise comparison of the advantages and limitations of different methodologies.Fi-nally,we discuss the prospects for nanomaterials in CRISPR/Cas detection systems,aiming to pro-vide a valuable reference for advancing molecular diagnostics of pathogenic microorganisms.
4.Analysis of prostate cancer screening results and exploration of screening model for elderly males in Songjiang Rural Areas of Shanghai City based on PSA preliminary screening under the community linkage mode
Daocheng FANG ; Lingfeng WU ; Lixin CHEN ; Chunhua TANG ; Yong WANG ; Hui LI ; Hui WANG ; Kui ZHANG ; Shuangquan SUN ; Qiang GAO ; Mingyuan DONG ; Chao WANG ; Yi YANG ; Zhiwei YANG ; Jing LIU ; Wendi DU ; Zhenbing SHI ; Shumei BI ; Hui WEN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(2):230-234
This study aims to analyze the screening results and epidemiological characteristics of prostate cancer (PCa) among elderly males in the rural areas of Songjiang, Shanghai City, through the implementation of a preliminary prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening based on a community-linkage model, and to explore an effective screening approach. A retrospective observational study design was employed to collect data from residents who underwent PSA screening at Songjiang Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, in collaboration with multiple community health service centers in Songjiang District, Shanghai City, between June 2022 and June 2024, through free clinics and annual health examinations. Prostate biopsy was recommended for individuals with total PSA (tPSA) levels >10 ng/ml and those with 4 ng/ml≤tPSA≤10 ng/ml and abnormal free-to-total PSA (f/tPSA) ratios. Clinical characteristics of detected PCa patients were analyzed. Follow-up was conducted through phone calls and home visits by family doctors, coupled with enhanced health education. The results indicated that a total of 17 198 residents participated in the screening, among which 2 234 (12.99%) had tPSA levels between 4 ng/ml and 10 ng/ml, and 257 (1.49%) had tPSA levels >10 ng/ml. Ultimately, 417 residents underwent prostate biopsy, with 171 being diagnosed with PCa, yielding a positive biopsy rate of 41.00% and a PCa detection rate of 0.99%. The predominant pathological subtype among PCa patients was adenocarcinoma (168 cases, 98.24%). Of the 146 PCa patients who received treatment, the majority were classified as intermediate or high-risk (124 cases, 84.93%). Furthermore, with the optimization of the screening model, there was a significant increase in the proportion of subsequent outpatient visits. In conclusion, the community-linkage-based PSA screening model demonstrated high effectiveness in screening for PCa among elderly males in the rural areas of Songjiang, Shanghai City. Epidemiological findings revealed that PCa patients in this region are primarily composed of intermediate and high-risk groups, highlighting the need for intensified early screening and health education.
5.The application progress of nanomaterials combined with CRISPR/Cas system in the detection of pathogenic microorganisms
Qiuting XIONG ; Zhihao YAN ; Xuefeng CAO ; Rendong FANG ; Mingyuan LIU ; Xiaoxiang HU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(11):2569-2578
Pathogenic microorganisms are direct causative agents of zoonotic infectious diseases,po-sing severe threats to the livestock industry by inducing massive animal mortality,economic losses in livestock products,and significant risks to human health.The CRISPR/Cas system has been widely adopted in nucleic acid detection of pathogenic microorganisms due to its unique trans-cleavage activity.By leveraging the superior optical properties of nanomaterials,researchers have integrated them with CRISPR/Cas systems to develop numerous visual biosensors,which not only significantly enhance signal output but also substantially reduce detection time and cost.This re-view focuses on five nanomaterials-graphene oxide(GO),gold nanoparticles(AuNPs),MoS2 nanosheets,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),and quantum dots(QDs)—that have been exten-sively integrated with CRISPR/Cas systems in recent years.We systematically summarize their distinct physical characteristics and specific applications in CRISPR/Cas-based pathogen detection,followed by a concise comparison of the advantages and limitations of different methodologies.Fi-nally,we discuss the prospects for nanomaterials in CRISPR/Cas detection systems,aiming to pro-vide a valuable reference for advancing molecular diagnostics of pathogenic microorganisms.
6.Clinical significance of expression levels of serum Spexin and Pannexin 1 in elderly patients with diabetic cataract
Xinqiao ZHANG ; Xing LI ; Huiqin ZHANG ; Haiting CHEN ; Mingyuan LIU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2025;53(1):80-84
Objective To study the correlation between expression levels of serum Spexin and Pannexin 1 protein,glucose and lipid metabolism and insulin resistance in elderly patients with diabetic cataract.Methods A total of 118 elderly diabetic cataract patients were selected as the case group,and 103 elderly diabetic non-cataract patients were selected as the control group who were treated in the same hospital during the same period.Serum levels of Spexin and Pannexin1 were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Fasting blood glucose(FPG)and glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c)were measured.Lipid metabolism related indicators including triacylglycerol(TG),high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),total cholesterol(TC)and low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)were detected in two groups of patients.Insulin resistance related indexes:fasting insulin(FINS),insulin sensitivity index(ISI),insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR)and islet beta cell function index(HOMA-β)were also detected.The correlation between serum Spexin and Pannexin1 levels,glucolipid metabolism and ISI was detected by Pearson method.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were used to assess the predictive value of serum Spexin and Pannexin1 levels and their combination in the development of cataract in elderly diabetic patients.Results The level of Spexin was lower in the observation group than that in the control group,and the level of Pannexin1 was higher than that in the control group(P<0.01).Levels of TG,TC,LDL-C,FPG,HbA1c,FINS and HOMA-IR of the observation group increased compared with the control group,while HDL-C,ISI and HOMA-β levels decreased compared with the control group(P<0.01).Pearson correlation analysis showed that serum Spexin level was positively correlated with ISI and HOMA-β,and negatively correlated with TG,TC,LDL-C,FPG,HbA1c,FINS and HOMA-IR in elderly patients with diabetic cataract(P<0.05).Serum Pannexin1 was negatively correlated with ISI and HOMA-β,and positively correlated with TG,TC,LDL-C,FPG,HbA1c,FINS and HOMA-IR(P<0.05).There was no correlation between the above indexes and HDL-C(P>0.05).The combination of both serum Spexin and Pannexin1 predicted the development of cataracts in elderly diabetic patients was better than serum Spexin and Pannexin1 assessed individually(Z both combination-Spexin=3.220,P=0.001,Z both combination-Pannexin1=4.838,P<0.001).Conclusion In elderly patients with diabetic cataract,the expression of serum Spexin decreases and the expression of Pannexin1 increases,and they have a certain correlation with glucose and lipid metabolism and insulin resistance
7.Construction and identification of cDNA expression library of 3rd day larva of Echinococcus granulosus
Xiaoxia WU ; Xiaolei LIU ; Mingyuan LIU ; Shumin SUN ; Yongjun ZHAO ; Jing DING
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(2):305-311
This study aims to construct and identify the cDNA expression library of 3rd day larva of Echinococcus granulosus.Echinococcus granulosus protoscolex was isolated and collected from the liver of a fresh infected sheep with cysts,and the experimental dogs were infected manually by mouth.On the 3rd day,approximately 1.5 meters of the duodenal jejunum was taken during the au-topsy,and the worm body was dislodged by swinging it in 38-40 ℃ physiological saline,and then the 3-day larvae of Echinococcus granulosus were collected.Total RNA was extracted by TRIzol reagent,mRNA was isolated and purified using PolyATtract? mRNA Isolation Systems.The cD-NA was synthesized by reverse transcription,ligated with pBluescript sk-vector after addition of a 5'junction and introduced into E.coli by electrotransformation to construct a cDNA expression li-brary for 3-day-old larvae of Echinococcus granulosus.The average length of insert cDNA frag-ments was 1.0-1.2 kb.The initial capacity of constructed library was 1.15×107 CFU/mL,titer of amplified library was 1× 1010 CFU/mL,recombination rate was 100%.The constructed cDNA ex-pression library and the inserted fragment size were suitable.This library is expected to be used for screening candidate genes and diagnostic antigen molecules of definitive hosts canine vaccines of Echinococcus granulosus.
8.Clinical features and prognosis of different primary sites in early-stage follicular lymphoma: an analysis of the SEER database
Qiuzi ZHONG ; Yunpeng WU ; Mingyuan ZHU ; Wenhui CAI ; Cui GAO ; Ting ZHAO ; Dazhi CHEN ; Gaofeng LI ; Yonggang XU ; Lipin LIU ; Xin LIU ; Siye CHEN ; Shunan QI ; Ye-Xiong LI ; Ye LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(6):560-568
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of follicular lymphoma (FL) patients with different primary sites using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database.Methods:Clinical data of 7167 patients with early-stage FL (stage I-II) from the SEER database between 2000 and 2015 were respectively analyzed. Primary sites were divided into intranodal and extranodal types. Intranodal primary sites included supradiaphragmatic lymph nodes (LN), subphrenic lymph nodes and Waldeyer's ring. Extranodal primary sites consisted of skin, gastrointestinal tract, duodenum, head and neck, other sites. Prognostic factors and overall survival (OS) in patients with different primary sites were analyzed. OS rate was evaluated using Kaplan-Meier method and survival difference between primary sites was compared with log-rank test. Inverse probability treatment weighting (IPTW) and multi-variable analysis were applied to adjust for confounding factors. Multivariate Cox regression analysis of influencing factors of OS was performed.Results:The median age was 63 years old, with the median follow-up time of 63 months. There was no difference in prognosis among the intranodal groups or between the intranodal and extranodal groups. The 10-year OS rates of the supradiaphragmatic lymph LN ( n=2146), subdiaphragmatic LN ( n=2811), and the Waldeyer's ring ( n=151) groups were 70.7%, 69.9% and 73.4%, respectively ( P=0.422 for infradiaphragmatic LN vs. supradiaphragmatic LN, P=1.000 for Waldeyer's ring vs. supradiaphragmatic LN), and 70.3% and 68.9% for intranodal ( n=5108) and extranodal ( n=2059), respectively. There was no significant difference in OS between the groups ( P=0.581) after IPTW adjustment. The most common primary sites in extranodal disease were skin, gastrointestinal tract, head and neck, and duodenum. The 10-year OS for skin, gastrointestinal tract, and cutaneous was 74.2%, 74.7%, and 87.3%, respectively, significantly higher than 55.6% for other sites (duodenum vs. others sites, gastrointestinal vs. others sites, skin vs. others sites: all P<0.001). Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that difference in OS was not significant among the intranodal groups or between the intranodal and extranodal groups. However, different extranodal primary site was an independent prognostic factor for OS. Conclusions:Early FL patients with supradiaphragmatic LN, subdiaphragmatic LN and Waldeyer's ring, and between the intranodal and extranodal primary sites obtain similar prognosis. However, early-stage FL patients with different extranodal primary sites have prognostic differences. The prognosis of primary skin, gastrointestinal tract and duodenum is significantly better than that of other extranodal primary sites.
9.CRTC1::TRIM11 fusion cutaneous tumor: the first case reported in China
Wei TAN ; Yun BAI ; Yuchong CHEN ; Mingyuan XU ; Yeqiang LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2025;58(9):825-828
To report the first case of CRTC1::TRIM11 fusion cutaneous tumor in China. A 53-year-old male patient presented with a progressively enlarging, thickened plaque with ulceration and exudation on the left sole for 3 years. Dermatological examination revealed a skin-colored plaque measuring approximately 2 cm × 2 cm in size on the left sole, covered by thick scaly crusts and circumscribed dark-brown crusts. Histopathological examination of the lesion showed well-circumscribed, unencapsulated, multinodular and coalescing tumor masses in the dermis; the masses were primarily composed of amelanotic epithelioid cells and spindle cells, arranged in a multinodular pattern with sparse stroma; some nodules formed nests, while others exhibited a layered or fascicular pattern; mitotic figures were observed among tumor cells. Immunohistochemical staining demonstrated strong nuclear positivity for SRY-box transcription factor 10 (SOX10) and tripartite motif-containing protein 11 (TRIM11). Fluorescence in situ hybridization revealed a CRTC1 gene break. RNA transcriptome sequencing confirmed the presence of CRTC1::TRIM11 fusion. A diagnosis of CRTC1::TRIM11 fusion cutaneous tumor was made. The patient received wide local excision of the tumor. No recurrence was observed during 10 months of postoperative follow-up.
10.Meta-analysis of femoral neck system and cannulated compression screw internal fixation in the treatment of femoral neck fractures in young and middle-aged patients
Haoxuan LI ; Chengri LIU ; Guangwen JIN ; Huan ZHANG ; Mingyuan GU ; Ri JIN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(5):294-301
Objective:To compare the clinical effect of femoral neck system (FNS) and cannulated compression screw internal fixation in the treatment of femoral neck fractures in young and middle-aged patients.Methods:The databases of CNKI, Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, VIP, Chinese Medical Journal Full-text Database, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library were searched. The intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative fluoroscopy times, hospital stay, fracture healing time, Harris hip function score, partial weight-bearing time and complication rate were extracted to compare the clinical efficacy of the two surgical methods. Stata18.0 statistical software was used for meta-analysis.Results:A total of 699 patients from 11 studies were included in this study. Compared with cannulated compression screw internal fixation, the FNS had a shorter operation time [ WMD= -8.54, 95% CI(-14.87, -2.21), P=0.008], fewer intraoperative fluoroscopy times[ WMD= -8.29, 95% CI(-11.45, -5.12), P< 0.001], a shorter fracture healing time [ WMD=-1.59, 95% CI(-2.49, -0.68), P=0.001], a shorter partial weight-bearing time[ WMD=-3.45, 95% CI(-4.43, -2.46), P<0.001], a lower incidence of postoperative complications [ RR=0.41, 95% CI(0.22, 0.76), P= 0.004], and a lower incidence of postoperative nonunion [ RR=0.40, 95% CI(0.18, 0.88), P=0.022]. Meanwhile, the FNS group had more intraoperative blood loss [ WMD=9.53, 95% CI(2.70, 16.35), P=0.006] and a higher Harris hip function score at the last follow-up [ WMD=3.50, 95% CI(2.11, 4.89), P<0.001] than the cannulated compression screw internal fixation group. There were no statistically significant differences in the length of hospital stay [ WMD=-0.48, 95% CI(-0.82, -0.13), P=0.092] or the incidence of femoral head necrosis [ RR=0.57, 95% CI(0.26, 1.24), P=0.159] between the two groups. Conclusion:Compared with cannulated compression screw internal fixation in the treatment of femoral neck fracture in young and middle-aged patients, FNS has more intraoperative blood loss, but it has more advantages in operation time, intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative fluoroscopy times, postoperative fracture healing time, Harris hip function score, partial weight-bearing time, postoperative nonunion rate and postoperative complications rate.

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