1.How far is the functional cure of chronic hepatitis B from complete cure?
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(1):15-23
Functional cure is currently the ideal treatment endpoint for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in China and globally. HBsAg seroclearance and HBV DNA that cannot be detected in peripheral blood for more than 24 weeks marks the regression of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. However, there is still a lack of systematic description of the characteristics of intrahepatic HBV markers after HBsAg seroclearance. This article elaborates on the issues including the latest definition of functional cure, the characteristics of intrahepatic virological markers after HBsAg seroclearance, the significance of ultrasensitive serum HBsAg detection, and antiviral therapy for CHB patients with a low level of HBsAg, so as to improve the understanding of functional cure among clinicians.
2.Serologic and molecular biology analysis of a rare Pk phenotype
Huanhuan GAO ; Na ZHANG ; Wei GENG ; Fansheng KONG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(3):426-430
[Objective] To analyze the serological characteristics and molecular biology results for a Pk phenotype. [Methods] One patient with Pk phenotype upon unexpected antibodies at Jining Blood Center in July 2022 was selected as the study subject. The blood groups and unexpected antibodies of the proband and his second son were identified using serological methods. The sequences of 3-β-N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase gene (B3GALNT1) and the coding region of α-1,4-galactosyltransferase gene (A4GALT) were amplified and analyzed by PCR direct sequencing, and haploid sequence analysis was carried out on the variant sites of the B3GALNT1 gene. PROVEAN, SIFT, PolyPhen2 and Mutation Taster were used to analyze the effect of mutations on the protein. [Results] Serological test results suggested that the proband was a P
3.Multidimensional optimization strategies and practical effects of prescription pre-review system
Guangming GAO ; Tianjiao LIU ; Na XU ; Jing LIANG ; Xiangju SUN ; Zhanguo ZHU ; Hong YAN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(14):1797-1801
OBJECTIVE To optimize the prescription pre-review system in our hospital and evaluate its application effects. METHODS Aiming at the problems of imperfect rule base and high false positive rate in the early operation of the system, optimization measures were taken, including improving the content of the rule base, adjusting the interception level and prompt mode, refining the working model of prescription review pharmacists, and strengthening clinical communication. A retrospective cohort study was conducted, with prescription data from June to December 2023 (before optimization) as the control group and June to December 2024 (after optimization) as the observation group. Through inter group comparative analysis, the actual effect of optimizing the prescription pre-approval system was evaluated. RESULTS The prescription qualified rate increased from (82.51± 4.04)% before optimization to (90.98±1.55)% after optimization; the false positive rate decreased from (20.87±1.64)% before optimization to (7.41±2.04)% after optimization. The monthly range of prescription qualified rate narrowed from 10.24% to 4.11%, and the coefficient of variation decreased from 4.92% to 1.73%. The monthly range of false positive rate slightly increased from 4.40% to 5.34%, the coefficient of variation rose from 8.32% to 26.18%. CONCLUSIONS Through multi-dimensional optimizations of the prescription pre-review system in our hospital, its prescription review efficiency has been significantly enhanced, the quality of prescriptions has steadily improved, and the accuracy of reviews has notably improved.
4.Mechanism of Youguiwan Regulating BMP-2/Smad Signaling Pathway to Promote Bone Formation in Postmenopausal Rats with Osteoporosis
Feifei MENG ; Zhili GAO ; Jiayun WANG ; Na LI ; Huaxin WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(4):100-106
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of Youguiwan on bone metabolism and bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2)/Smad signaling pathway in ovaries-removed rats with osteoporosis and study the mechanism of Youguiwan in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. MethodA postmenopausal rat model of osteoporosis was prepared by bilateral ovariectomy. The 40 female SD rats were randomly divided into five groups, including sham operation group, model group, alendronate sodium group (0.1 mg·kg-1), and high-dose and low-dose (5.36 and 2.68 g·kg-1) groups of Youguiwan. The drug was given seven days after modeling, once a day for 12 weeks. After the treatment, the changes in femur tissue structure were observed by micro-CT, including bone mineral density (BMD), bone volume/total volume (BV/TV), trabecular number (Tb.N), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), bone surface/bone volume (BS/BV), and trabecular separation (Tb.Sp). Ossification was observed by saffrane-solid green staining, and serum levels of bone metabolism markers, including bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP), osteocalcin (BGP), type Ⅰ procollagen amino terminal propeptide (PINP), and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRACP-5b), were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The protein and mRNA expression levels of Runx2, BMP-2, and Smad1 in rat femur were detected by Western blot and Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). ResultCompared with the sham operation group, bone trabecula in the model group was sparse. BMD, BV/TV, Tb.N, and Tb.Th were decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). BS/BV (P<0.05) and Tb.Sp were increased. The content of BGP, BALP, PINP, and TRACP-5b in serum was significantly increased (P<0.01). The mRNA and protein expressions of Runx2, BMP-2, and Smad1 in rat femur were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the number of bone trabeculae in the high-dose and low-dose groups of Youguiwan was increased, and the bone microstructure was improved. BMD, BV/TV, Tb.N, and Tb.Th were increased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01), and BS/BV and Tb.Sp were increased. The content of bone metabolic markers decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionYouguiwan has certain preventive and therapeutic effects on postmenopausal osteoporosis, and its mechanism may be related to promoting bone formation by regulating the BMP-2/Smad signaling pathway.
5.Effects of morphine pretreatment on mitochondrial dynamics change induced by hypoxia/reoxygenation in myocardial cells
Ya-Yun GAO ; Yun-Qi WANG ; Xi ZHANG ; Mei-Na GONG ; Xiao-Qian PANG ; Wei TIAN ; Jing-Man XU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(14):2023-2027
Objective The aim of the study was to investigate how morphine(Mor)effects mitochondrial dynamics change of H9c2 induced by hypoxia/reoxygenation(H/R).Methods Myocardial H9c2 cells were divided into blank group(without treatment),model group(H/R treatment),control group(5 μmol·L-1 Mor treatment)and experimental group(H/R+5 μmol·L-1 Mor treatment).The content of reactive oxygen species(ROS),mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP),and complex of Ⅰ and Ⅲ activity were detected using ROS,tetramethylrhodamine ethyl ester(TMRE),and mitochondrial complex of Ⅰ and Ⅲ activity detection kits,respectively.The morphology of mitochondria and lysosomes was observed by transmission electron microscope electron microscopy(TEM);Western blot was used to detect the expression of GTPase kinetic protein 1(Drp1),cytochrome c oxidase Ⅳ(COX Ⅳ)and transporters of the outer mitochondrial membrane(TOM20).Results The nuclear membrane was smooth and complete;the mitochondrial size was consistent;the crest arrangement was neat;vacuolization was reduced or even disappeared;the mitochondrial matrix electron density was increased;the number of autophagosomes was decreased in the experimental group.The contents of ROS in blank group,model group,control group and experimental group were 1.03±0.04,1.53±0.10,1.06±0.06 and 1.10±0.11;MMP were 1.00±0.15,0.80±0.16,1.06±0.19 and 1.00±0.19;the activities of complex of Ⅰ were 1.00±0.08,2.28±0.82,1.05±0.26 and 1.13±0.37;the activities of complex of Ⅲ were 1.00±0.09,2.13±0.38,0.83±0.22 and 0.96±0.11;the expression of Drp1 protein were 1.00±0.14,1.27±0.07,0.97±0.21 and 0.93±0.17;the expression of fission protein 1(Fis1)protein were 1.00±0.16,1.33±0.18,1.17±0.25 and 0.99±0.05;the expression of COX Ⅳ protein were 1.00±0.25,0.62±0.08,0.79±0.26 and 0.97±0.16;the expression of TOM20 protein were 1.00±0.13,0.67±0.15,0.75±0.13 and 0.89±0.05.The above indexes of model group were significantly different from those of blank group(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.001,P<0.000 1).The above indexes of experimental group were significantly different from those of model group(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.001,P<0.000 1).Conclusion Morphine may inhibit mitophagy and fission,and alleviated mitochondrial oxidative stress damage by decreasing the activity of respiratory chain complex of Ⅰ and Ⅲ,thus maintaining mitochondrial dynamic homeostasis and alleviating H/R-induced myocardial cell damage.
6.Correlation analysis of glucose and lipid metabolism indicators combined with antiphospholipid antibodies on prognosis of patients with atherosclerosis
Jia CUI ; Mingming ZHANG ; Na WANG ; Wei GAO ; Fei LI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(3):326-329
Objective To explore the correlation of glucose and lipid metabolism indicators combined with antiphospholipid antibodies with the prognosis of patients with atherosclerosis.Methods A total of 128 patients with atherosclerosis treated in our hospital from April 2021 to March 2023 were selected as study group,and 48 healthy individuals as control group.Glycolipid metabolism indexes and antiphospholipid antibody level of the two groups were compared,and the predictive value of glycolipid metabolism indexes,antiphospholipid antibodies and combined detection for the prognosis of patients with atherosclerosis were analyzed by ROC.Results TC,TG,ACL,and anti-β2-GP1 in the study group was higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).The study group was divided into two sub-groups according to the prognosis.The expression level of TC,TG,ACL,and anti-β 2-GP1 in poor prognosis group was higher than that in good prognosis group(P<0.05).TC,TG,ACL,and anti-β 2-GP1 was positively correlated with the poor prognosis of patients with atherosclerosis(P<0.05).ROC curve showed that the predictive value of six combined tests for the prognosis of patients with atherosclerosis was higher than that of single test of TC,TG,ACL,and anti-β2-GP1(P<0.05).Conclusion The combined detection of TC,TG,ACL,and anti-β2-GP1 has high predictive value for the prognosis of patients with atherosclerosis.
7.Correlation between urinary protein levels and the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in middle-aged and elderly population
Jiahui SONG ; Xiaonan WANG ; Qingping LIU ; Zhitao LI ; Kang WU ; Xiaolin LIU ; Jiaojiao GAO ; Juzhong KE ; Na WANG ; Chaowei FU ; Genming ZHAO ; Xiaonan RUAN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2024;35(4):11-15
Objective To explore the relationship between baseline urinary protein levels and the onset of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods A questionnaire survey, blood and urine sample collection, physical examination, and pulmonary function test were conducted among permanent residents over 40 years old in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. The subjects were divided into four groups based on the baseline urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) quartiles (0~1.65 mg/g, 1.65~4.89 mg/g, 4.89~10.78 mg/g, and ≥10.78 mg/g). Cox regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between ACR levels and the incidence of COPD in middle-aged and elderly people. Results Among the 3 105 subjects, the median follow-up time was 3.212 years (P25~P75:3.102~3.473). 116 new cases of COPD were observed, with an incidence density of 10.423 per 1000 person-years. The incidence densities for COPD at four ACR levels were 7.922 per 1 000 person-years, 8.300 per 1 000 person-years , 11.419 per 1 000 person-years, and 13.843 per 1 000 person-years, respectively. Cox regression analysis revealed that as the ACR level increased, there was a rising trend in the incidence rate of COPD (χ2=4.396, P=0.036). After adjusting for gender, age, education level, occupational exposure to dust, history of childhood pneumonia, smoking, family history of COPD, central obesity, and hypertension, the risk of developing COPD was 2.499 times higher (95% CI: 1.460~4.276) for ACR levels ≥10.78 mg/g compared to the reference group with a baseline ACR level of 0~1.65 mg/g. Conclusion Elevated ACR levels in middle-aged and elderly population may increase the risk of COPD, and early monitoring of urine protein levels is beneficial for COPD prevention.
8.Interrupted Time Series Study on the Service Efficiency and Cost Structure of Appendectomy in Children
Chunxia NA ; Dongzi WANG ; Zhihui LIU ; Guangying GAO
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(2):37-40
Objective:To analyze the changes in service efficiency and cost structure before and after implementing multidisci-plinary treatment in the GD19(appendectomy with perforation,suppuration,gangrene,etc.)and GD29(appendectomy)groups of pedi-atric specialty medical institutions.Methods:The case data of GD19 and GD29 groups of medical insurance patients in sample hospi-tals in Beijing from 2021 to 2022 were collected.Mann Whitney U test was used to analyze the changes of medical expenses and effi-ciency indicators,and intermittent time series model was established to analyze the change trend.Results:Compared to 2021,the av-erage hospitalization expenses of GD19 group in 2022 decreased by 2 462.00 yuan year-on-year,and that of GD29 group decreased by 2 042.60 yuan year-on-year(P<0.05).Among them,the cost of medicines,consumables,examinations and tests and treatment have all decreased.In the month when the management measures were implemented,the average consumption cost of GD19 group de-creased by 920.00 yuan(P<0.05),and the average consumption cost of GD29 group decreased by 632.50 yuan.The average length of stay in GD29 group decreased from 3.74 days to 2.78 days(P<0.05).Conclusion:After the implementation of management mea-sures,the cost of drug consumables in GD19 group and GD29 group was controlled,the cost level was reduced,and the operation effi-ciency was improved.It is suggested to adhere to the management measures of selection of key DRG groups and multidisciplinary con-sultation,mobilize the management enthusiasm of clinical departments,and strengthen the demonstration and optimization of pediatric DRG grouping and payment scheme.
9.Targeting cAMP in D1-MSNs in the nucleus accumbens, a new rapid antidepressant strategy.
Yue ZHANG ; Jingwen GAO ; Na LI ; Peng XU ; Shimeng QU ; Jinqian CHENG ; Mingrui WANG ; Xueru LI ; Yaheng SONG ; Fan XIAO ; Xinyu YANG ; Jihong LIU ; Hao HONG ; Ronghao MU ; Xiaotian LI ; Youmei WANG ; Hui XU ; Yuan XIE ; Tianming GAO ; Guangji WANG ; Jiye AA
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2024;14(2):667-681
Studies have suggested that the nucleus accumbens (NAc) is implicated in the pathophysiology of major depression; however, the regulatory strategy that targets the NAc to achieve an exclusive and outstanding anti-depression benefit has not been elucidated. Here, we identified a specific reduction of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in the subset of dopamine D1 receptor medium spiny neurons (D1-MSNs) in the NAc that promoted stress susceptibility, while the stimulation of cAMP production in NAc D1-MSNs efficiently rescued depression-like behaviors. Ketamine treatment enhanced cAMP both in D1-MSNs and dopamine D2 receptor medium spiny neurons (D2-MSNs) of depressed mice, however, the rapid antidepressant effect of ketamine solely depended on elevating cAMP in NAc D1-MSNs. We discovered that a higher dose of crocin markedly increased cAMP in the NAc and consistently relieved depression 24 h after oral administration, but not a lower dose. The fast onset property of crocin was verified through multicenter studies. Moreover, crocin specifically targeted at D1-MSN cAMP signaling in the NAc to relieve depression and had no effect on D2-MSN. These findings characterize a new strategy to achieve an exclusive and outstanding anti-depression benefit by elevating cAMP in D1-MSNs in the NAc, and provide a potential rapid antidepressant drug candidate, crocin.
10.Research progress in role of epigenetic modification in tumor cell cycle regulation
Chinese Journal of Biologicals 2024;37(9):1146-1151
Normal cell cycle includes cell division,differentiation,apoptosis or pyroptosis,which are regulated by many regulatory proteins. Epigenetic mechanisms such as DNA methylation and histone modification in specific genes or the whole genome,as well as non-coding RNAs(ncRNAs),play an important role in the cell cycle. The changes of these mechanisms lead to cell cycle imbalance,cell growth disorder,epigenetic modification abnormality,and the possibility of normal cells developing into tumor cells,which is one of the important causes for human tumor occurrence. In this paper,the epigenetic regulation in cell cycle,abnormal epigenetic mechanism and cell cycle regulation in tumors,and the therapeutic targets of epigenetic regulation related to tumor cell cycle have been reviewed,so as to provide new ideas for further exploring the correlation between epigenetic mechanism and cell cycle regulation,as well as the mechanism of tumorigenesis.


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