1.Research progress on typical work-related diseases
Xuemei TAN ; Yingying FENG ; Tangfei GUAN ; Yuqin YAO ; Xin SUN ; Juan LIAO ; Yajia LAN ; Qin ZHANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(1):108-115
Work serves as a critical means of obtaining resources, facilitating personal growth, realizing self-worth, and engaging in social interactions. However, work-related diseases pose significant threats to workers’ health and productivity, and impose considerable economic burdens. This article categorized work-related diseases into six major types, including musculoskeletal disorders, mental and behavioral disorders, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, digestive system diseases, reproductive system diseases, and non-specific respiratory diseases, and summarized their risk factors, assessment methods, policy regulation, and prevention and control measures. Current research in this field predominantly relies on cross-sectional studies, which present limitations in causal inference and potential risks of bias. Future studies should expand sample sizes, optimize research designs, and establish multidimensional evaluation systems to comprehensively assess the health and economic impacts of work-related diseases. It is recommended to enhance the translation of research findings into practice, thereby providing a scientific basis for the occupational health protection system and promoting the well-being and sustainable development of the working population.
2.Galectin-9 mediates type Ⅰ collagen production by cancer-associated fibroblasts to promote the invasion and migration of pancreatic cancer cells
ZHAO Chuangchuang1 ; QIN Qin1 ; ZHU Haitao1 ; ZHANG Zhengyang1 ; LIU Yanfang2 ; LIAO Xiang1 ; Hsiang-i Tsai1
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(6):630-640
[摘 要] 目的:探究半乳糖凝集素-9(Gal-9)对胰腺癌细胞的侵袭与迁移功能的促进作用及其机制。方法:基于公开单细胞转录组数据分析胰腺癌中免疫检查点分子的表达谱,结合Western blotting和ELISA验证Gal-9在胰腺癌细胞及临床相关模型中的表达与分泌特征。建立C57BL/6小鼠胰腺原位移植瘤模型,通过免疫组化、免疫荧光染色和流式细胞术分析Gal-9对肿瘤细胞增殖及其对瘤内CD8+ T细胞浸润与功能状态的影响。Gal-9重组蛋白及肿瘤细胞条件培养基(CM)处理肿瘤相关成纤维细胞(CAF),Western blotting、RT-qPCR和免疫荧光检测CAF中Ⅰ型胶原表达变化。免疫共沉淀、免疫荧光染色和Western blotting分析Gal-9与CD44的相互作用及JAK2/STAT3通路相关蛋白的表达。构建过表达Gal-9胰腺癌细胞与CAF共移植的裸鼠皮下荷瘤模型,结合天狼星红和马松染色评估小鼠肿瘤组织中胶原沉积情况。脱细胞外基质法提取CAF中沉积的细胞外基质(ECM)蛋白;通过细胞划痕、Transwell迁移及侵袭实验,检测CAF来源Ⅰ型胶原对胰腺癌细胞侵袭、迁移功能的影响,并通过siRNA干扰Gal-9表达进行功能反向验证。结果:与经典免疫检查点分子PD-L1和CTLA-4相比,Gal-9在胰腺癌中显著高表达(P < 0.000 1)。体内实验表明,Gal-9促进肿瘤生长(P < 0.001),上调Ki-67表达,同时减少肿瘤内CD8⁺ T细胞浸润并诱导肿瘤组织中TIM-3⁺细胞比例升高,Granzyme B、IFN-γ及TNF-α表达下降(P < 0.05)。体外实验显示,外源性Gal-9及肿瘤细胞来源的CM均可上调CAF中Ⅰ型胶原表达(P < 0.001)。机制研究表明,在CAF中抗Gal-9抗体免疫沉淀复合物中检测到CD44,且JAK2/STAT3蛋白表达水平增加。CAF来源的Ⅰ型胶原处理胰腺癌细胞后,肿瘤细胞的迁移和侵袭数量增加。相反,肿瘤细胞中敲低Gal-9表达后,CAF来源Ⅰ型胶原水平下降,同时肿瘤细胞侵袭和迁移数量下降。结论:胰腺癌来源的Gal-9具有双重作用:一方面,通过促进肿瘤细胞增殖和诱导CD8+ T细胞耗竭促进肿瘤进展;另一方面,通过结合CAF上的CD44受体,激活JAK2/STAT3信号通路,刺激CAF合成并分泌Ⅰ型胶原,进而增强胰腺癌细胞的侵袭迁移能力。
3.Expression levels of Yes-associated protein 1 and human collagen type Ⅵ alpha 1 in pancreatic cancer under hyperglycemic conditions and their impact on prognosis
Jiahua LIAO ; Xuehuan HUANG ; Ruohan LI ; Xiping TANG ; Wen QIN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(5):1133-1143
ObjectiveTo investigate the changes in the expression levels of Yes-associated protein 1 (YAP1) and human collagen type Ⅵ alpha 1 (COL6A1) in pancreatic cancer under hyperglycemic conditions and their association with prognosis. MethodsGEPIA database and R software were used to analyze the expression levels of YAP1 and COL6A1 and their correlation in pancreatic cancer, as well as their impact on the prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer. The cBioPortal database was used to identify the co-expressed genes of YAP1 and COL6A1 in pancreatic cancer, and the gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were performed. Quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot were used to measure the mRNA and protein expression levels of YAP1 and COL6A1 in human pancreatic cancer PANC-1 cells cultured under hyperglycemic or normoglycemic conditions. A nude mouse model of pancreatic cancer with type 2 diabetes was established, and immunohistochemistry was used to measure the expression of YAP1 and COL6A1 in subcutaneous tumor tissue. Clinical specimens and data of 96 patients with pancreatic cancer were collected from January 2016 to January 2020 in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital and Wuming Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University. Among them, 48 patients with pancreatic cancer and diabetes were enrolled as study group, and 48 patients with pancreatic cancer alone were enrolled as control group; immunohistochemistry was used to measure the expression levels of YAP1 and COL6A1 in tissue samples from both groups, and their association with clinical indicators and survival outcomes was analyzed. The t-test was used for comparison of continuous data between groups, and the chi-square test or the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups; the Pearson correlation analysis was used for normally distributed continuous variables, while the Spearman correlation analysis was used for discontinuous variables or non-normally distributed variables. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to plot survival curves, and the Log-rank test was used for comparison of survival rates. The Cox proportional hazards model was used to perform univariate and multivariate analyses. ResultsBoth YAP1 and COL6A1 were highly expressed in pancreatic cancer, with a strong correlation between them (r=0.85, P<0.001), and they were associated with the poor prognosis of patients (hazard ratio [HR]=1.8 and 1.5, both P<0.05). YAP1 and COL6A1 were significantly correlated with 219 and 122 genes, respectively (r=0.83 and 0.86, both P<0.05), and the GO and KEGG enrichment analyses showed that these genes affected the development and progression of pancreatic cancer through extracellular matrix-receptor interaction, the Hippo signaling pathway, and the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signaling pathway. Quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot showed that there were significant increases in the mRNA and protein expression levels of YAP1 and COL6A1 in human pancreatic cancer PANC-1 cells under hyperglycemic conditions (mRNA expression: t=4.726 and 6.197, both P<0.05; protein expression: t=6.826 and 5.254, both P<0.05). Immunohistochemistry showed that there were significant increases in the expression levels of YAP1 and COL6A1 in subcutaneous tumor tissue of nude mice, with a positive correlation between them (r=0.985, P<0.001). For the clinical specimens of pancreatic cancer tissue, immunohistochemistry showed that there were significant increases in the positive expression levels of YAP1 and COL6A1 proteins in the study group, with a positive correlation between them (r=0.882, P<0.001). The multivariate analysis of clinical data showed that lymph node metastasis (HR=0.083, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.030 — 0.231, P<0.05), distant organ metastasis (HR=0.166, 95%CI: 0.065 — 0.420, P<0.05), YAP1 expression level (HR=2.027, 95%CI: 1.065 — 3.857, P<0.05), and COL6A1 expression level (HR=2.044, 95%CI: 1.019 — 4.099, P<0.05) were independent influencing factors for the prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer. The survival analysis showed that the high YAP1 expression group had a significantly lower 2-year survival rate than the low YAP1 expression group (6.82% vs 25.00%, χ2=16.382, P<0.001), and the high COL6A1 expression group had a significantly lower 2-year survival rate than the low COL6A1 expression group (14.58% vs 18.75%, χ2=4.579, P=0.032). ConclusionThe hyperglycemic environment promotes the high expression of YAP1 and COL6A1 in pancreatic cancer, which is associated with poor prognosis in patients.
4.Advances in posterior scleral reinforcement for pathological myopia
Zhouyi HUANG ; Hongxia LIAO ; Dongcheng LIU ; Qiuying YE ; Jingwen LIU ; Yijie LU ; Tongmiao WANG ; Bo QIN
International Eye Science 2026;26(8):1400-1404
Pathologic myopia(PM)is characterized by progressive axial elongation, posterior staphyloma, and fundus degenerative changes, representing a leading cause of blindness in Asian countries.Posterior scleral reinforcement(PSR)is currently the only surgical intervention to slow axial elongation. Its mechanisms involve mechanical reinforcement, improved blood circulation, and biological stimulation of scleral remodeling. This article reviews recent advances in PSR: surgical techniques have evolved from complex, classic procedures to standardized single-strip methods, incorporating 3D MRI to quantify posterior staphyloma morphology for personalized graft design and facilitating minimally invasive, precision surgery. Among implant materials, biomaterials such as allogeneic dura mater are being continuously optimized, while biomimetic piezoelectric smart materials actively promote scleral collagen synthesis through electrical signals, achieving a paradigm shift from “passive support”to “active reinforcement”. Clinical outcomes indicate advantages in regulating axial length, enhancing visual function and blood circulation, and facilitating early intervention in children. Combined procedures with ICL implantation, cataract surgery or vitrectomy provide comprehensive treatment regimens for individual patients with varied conditions. This article also analyzes long-term issues and core controversies including ectopic posterior staphyloma and reoperation, and prospects future research directions such as artificial intelligence assistance, translation of smart materials and full-cycle prevention and treatment systems, so as to provide references for clinical practice and scientific research.
5.Quantification of Atmospheric Total Reactive Nitrogen Oxides by Thermal Decomposition-Broadband Cavity Enhanced Absorption Spectroscopy
Dou SHAO ; Min QIN ; Wu FANG ; Bao-Bin HAN ; Ke TANG ; Jian-Ye XIE ; Xia-Dan ZHAO ; Zhi-Tang LIAO ; En-Bo REN
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2025;53(3):387-396
Nitrogen oxides(NOx=NO+NO2)are important precursors of ozone(O3),and NOx and its oxides together constitute reactive nitrogen oxides(NOy)in the atmosphere.A comprehensive understanding of the total NOy level in the atmosphere is of great significance for a deeper understanding of the atmospheric nitrogen cycle and oxidation,as well as for formulating strategies for air pollution prevention and control.In this work,a thermal decomposition-broadband cavity enhanced absorption spectroscopy(TD-BBCEAS)technique for online measurement of total NOy in the atmosphere was developed.With this method,the NOy was efficiently converted into NO2,and the total NOy concentration in the atmosphere was indirectly obtained by measuring NO2.Focusing on the key factors affecting the measurement of total NOy,the influence of NO titration efficiency and other NOy component TD efficiency on measurement accuracy was emphasized.By changing the oxygen(O2)flow rate through the mercury lamp to alter the O3 concentration for titrating NO,the conversion efficiency of NO was evaluated.At O2 flow rate of 6 mL/min,the conversion efficiency of NO was greater than 99%.TD efficiency testing and analysis on NO2,peroxyacetyl nitrate(PAN),nitric acid(HNO3),and nitrous acid(HONO),which account for a large proportion of atmospheric NOy components,was carried out using 680℃as the optimal TD temperature for efficient conversion of NOy.With NO and HONO sample gases as typical verification gases,the conversion efficiency of NOy and the accuracy of NOy measurement by TD-BBCEAS system were verified by switching the on and off modes of mercury lamp and TD device.At integration time of 60 s,the detection limit of the system for NOy was 2.83×1010 molecules/cm3(60 s,2σ).A comparative measurement of actual atmospheric NOy was conducted between the TD-BBCEAS system and the NOy analyzer.The observation results showed a correlation coefficient(R2)of 0.98 and a slope of 0.93,further verifying the feasibility and accuracy of applying the TD-BBCEAS system to measurement of total NOy.
6.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.
7.Comprehensive Analysis of Flavonoid Content in Chrysanthemum Indicum:Germplasm Variation,Tissue Distribution,and Developmental Stage Changes
Jiahao LIAO ; Haiqiong ZHANG ; Zhiwei QIN ; Xu WANG ; Yifei LIU ; Jingjing ZHANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(6):1546-1554
Objective To provide a scientific basis for the quality control of Chrysanthemi Indici Flos medicinal materials and the sustainable development of this resource,the germplasm differences,tissue distribution,and developmental stage changes of flavonoid content in Chrysanthemum indicum was explored.Methods High-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)was used to quantitatively analyze the five main flavonoid compounds,including linarin,tilianin,cynaroside,apigenin,and acacetin.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(qPCR)technology was used to evaluate the relative expression levels of the rhamnosyltransferase(RhaT)gene at different developmental stages.Results The study found significant differences in flavonoid accumulation among different Chrysanthemum indicum germplasms,with the highest content of linarin observed in the Hubei diploid.Flavonoid content was significantly higher in leaves,flower buds,and flowers compared to stems and roots.Linarin and tilianin peaked at the flower bud stage and then gradually decreased,while the contents of apigenin and acacetin increased with flower development.The qPCR analysis further showed that the expression level of the RhaT gene was highly consistent with the accumulation pattern of linarin.Conclusion The results reveal that flavonoid content in Chrysanthemum indicum is significantly affected by germplasm,tissue type,and developmental stage,providing important data support for the quality evaluation of Chrysanthemum indicum medicinal materials and the rational development of this resource.
8.(±)-Talapyrones A-F: six pairs of dimeric polyketide enantiomers with unusual 6/6/6 and 6/6/6/5 ring systems from Talaromycesadpressus.
Meijia ZHENG ; Xinyi ZHAO ; Chenxi ZHOU ; Hong LIAO ; Qin LI ; Yuling LU ; Bingbing DAI ; Weiguang SUN ; Ying YE ; Chunmei CHEN ; Yonghui ZHANG ; Hucheng ZHU
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2025;23(8):932-937
(±)-Talapyrones A-F (1-6), six pairs of dimeric polyketide enantiomers featuring unusual 6/6/6 and 6/6/6/5 ring systems, were isolated from the fungus Talaromyces adpressus. Their structures were determined by spectroscopic analysis and HR-ESI-MS data, and their absolute configurations were elucidated using a modified Mosher's method and electronic circular dichroism (ECD) calculations. (±)-Talapyrones A-F (1-6) possess a 6/6/6 tricyclic skeleton, presumably formed through a Michael addition reaction between one molecule of α-pyrone derivative and one molecule of C8 poly-β-keto chain. In addition, compounds 2/3 and 4/5 are two pairs of C-18 epimers, respectively. Putative biosynthetic pathways of 1-6 were discussed.
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9.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.
10.Quality evaluation of Rubi Fructus based on UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS,HPLC fingerprints and content determination
Shu-wan LI ; Yang-zhen LIAO ; Long-fei WANG ; Ya-qin ZHAO ; Jia-he FAN ; Yuan WEI ; Zhen OUYANG
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2025;47(4):1077-1084
AIM To evaluate the quality of Rubi Fructus.METHODS UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS was adopted in the component identification,after which the HPLC fingerprints were established,cluster analysis,principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis were used for chemical pattern recognition.and the contents of chlorogenic acid,ferulic acid,ellagic acid,isoquercitrin,kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside,astragalin,tiliroside quercetin,kaempferol were determined.RESULTS Total 34 constituents were identified.There were 19 common peaks in the fingerprints for 31 batches of medicinal materials with the similarities of more than 0.8.Wild varieties and cultivated varieties,and medicinal materials from different producing areas could be distinguished;4 principal components demonstrated the accumulative variance contribution rate of 84.142%;8 differential components were screened,2 of which were ellagic acid and astragalin.Ellagic acid and astragalin displayed higher contents in the wild varieties than those in the cultivated varieties(P<0.05,P<0.01).CONCLUSION UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS,HPLC fingerprints combined with content determination can be used for the quality control of Rubi Fructus.

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