1.Short-Term Efficacy and Long-Term Recurrence Rate of Traditional Chinese Medicine Versus Western Surgical Treatment for Mixed Hemorrhoids:A Multi-Center Retrospective Cohort Study Based on Real-World Data
Kang DING ; Zhimin FAN ; Xiaojie ZHOU ; Xiaoxiao WANG ; Yuanyuan GE ; Huiting ZHU ; Yuxin ZHU ; Xia YANG ; Jun DU ; Shicai HUANG ; Yang ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(7):747-754
ObjectiveTo observe the short-term and long-term efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) surgical operations in treating mixed hemorrhoids. MethodsA multi-center retrospective cohort study was conducted, collecting clinical data from 17,831 mixed hemorrhoid surgery patients in 8 top-tier TCM hospitals in Jiangsu Province. Standardized and structured datasets were obtained through artificial intelligence models. Patients who underwent western surgical treatment were categorized into the western surgery group (11,646 cases), and those receiving TCM surgical operations were categorized into the TCM surgery group (6185 cases). Propensity score matching (1∶1 matching) was used to balance baseline data between groups. The primary outcome was the one-year recurrence rate, and secondary outcomes included the main symptoms (rectal bleeding, degree of prolapse) and secondary symptoms (anal distension, anal edema, wound secretion and exudation, anal stenosis, residual skin tags, perianal itching, and anal pain) measured on days 7, 28, and 60 after discharge. ResultsAfter matching, 2194 patients were included in each group. Symptom scores showed that at 28 days after discharge, the TCM surgical group had superior improvement in rectal bleeding [OR=5.786, 95%CI (3.092,10.827)], degree of prolapse [OR=4.510, 95%CI (1.649,12.333)], and anal edema [OR=3.188, 95%CI (1.295,7.845)] compared to the western surgical group. At 60 days post-discharge, the TCM group still showed advantages in improving rectal bleeding [OR=5.237, 95%CI (1.077,25.464)] and anal pain [OR=11.697, 95%CI (1.186,115.336)] (P<0.05). Long-term follow-up showed that the one-year recurrence rate in the TCM surgery group was 1.1% (8/726), while that in the western surgery group was 2.3% (10/444), with no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). ConclusionBased on real-world data, TCM surgical treatment for mixed hemorrhoids shows significant short-term symptom improvement, particularly in terms of hemostasis, reducing swelling, and alleviating prolapse of anal masses.
2.Construction and Application of a Multicenter Traditional Chinese Medicine Proctology Disease Data Platform Based on Multimodal Large Models
Yuxin ZHU ; Liping ZHAO ; Jiafa LU ; Huiting ZHU ; Xia YANG ; Lei DU ; Kang DING
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(7):770-775
This paper has constructed a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) specialized disease dataset platform for mixed hemorrhoids based on a multimodal large model, and the preliminary application has been validated. The platform uses StarRocks to establish a four-level data warehouse system, enabling the aggregation, cleaning, and standardization of multi-source heterogeneous data. Using DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-7B as the base model, domain fine-tuning is performed through low-rank adaptation (LoRA) technology. Combined with LLaMA-3.3 natural language processing and reasoning chain techniques, the platform enables intelligent parsing and structured extraction of unstructured TCM medical records. It accurately identifies six major categories and 28 subcategories of entities, including symptoms and syndromes, with a fine-tuned model F1 score of 93.8%. The platform has established a high-quality specialized disease dataset containing more than 50,000 medical records and has been applied in a real-world study involving 17,831 patients, preliminarily verifying the efficacy of TCM heritage surgery.
3.Effects of Different Microbial Fertilizers on Physiology and Rhizosphere Soil Environment of Codonopsis pilosula
Xia JIANG ; Junxi ZHAO ; Panpan SHI ; Xiaoxuan WANG ; Chenhui DU ; Shuosheng ZHANG ; Haixian ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):241-251
ObjectiveTo study the effects of applying different microbial fertilizers on the growth and rhizosphere soil environment of Codonopsis pilosula and provide a theoretical basis for ecological cultivation of this medicinal plant. MethodsSeven groups were designed, including CK (no application of microbial fertilizer), T1 (Trichoderma longibrachiatum fertilizer), T2 (Bacillus subtilis fertilizer), T3 (Trichoderma viride fertilizer), T4 (compound microbial fertilizer), T5 (C. pilosula stems and leaves fermented with compound microbial fertilizer), and T6 (Scutellaria baicalensis stems and leaves fermented with T. viride fertilizer). The physiological indicators, yield, and quality of C. pilosula and the physicochemical properties, enzyme activities, and microbial diversity in the rhizosphere soil of different fertilizer treatments were measured. ResultsGroup T1 showed slight decreases in soluble protein content (SPC) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Groups T2-T6 showed increases in physiological indicators such as proline (Pro), soluble solids content (SSC), SPC, catalase (CAT), and peroxidase (POD) and a decrease in malondialdehyde (MDA) in C. pilosula leaves. All the fertilizer treatments increased the yield of C. pilosula and the total polysaccharide content in the roots. T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 increased the total flavonoid content in the roots. Meanwhile, T4 increased the total saponin content in the roots. All the fertilizer treatments reduced the pH and increased the electric conductivity (EC), soil organic matter (SOM), and alkaline nitrogen (AN) in the soil. T2 and T5 increased the available phosphorus (AP), and T3, T4, T5, and T6 increased the available potassium (AK) in the soil. All the fertilizer treatments increased the activities of urease, sucrase, and CAT in the soil. Except that T1 decreased the bacterial diversity in the soil, other fertilizer treatments significantly increased bacterial and fungal diversity in the soil. Different fertilizer treatments significantly affected the composition of bacterial and fungal communities in the soil. At the phylum level, the dominant bacterial phyla included Proteobacteria, Acidobacteriota, and Bacteroideta, and the dominant fungal phyla were Ascomycota, Mortierellomycota, and unclassified_fungi in the rhizosphere soil of C. pilosula after bacterial fertilizer treatment. At the genus level, unclassified Gemmatimonadaceae, Sphingomonas, and unclassified Vicinamibacteraceae were the dominant bacterial genera, while unidentified, unclassified Fungi, and unclassified Sordariomycetes were the dominant fungal genera in the rhizosphere soil. The results of redundancy analysis indicated that the main physicochemical factors affecting changes of microbial communities in the rhizosphere soil of C. pilosula were pH, EC, AK, AN, AP, and soil organic matter (SOM) in the soil. The correlation heatmap showed that Bryobacter had significantly positive correlations with EC, AK, and AN. There was a significantly negative correlation between Fusarium and SOM. In summary, applying an appropriate amount of microbial fertilizer can promote the growth and improve the rhizosphere soil environment of C. pilosula. ConclusionThe compound microbial fertilizer and the C. pilosula stems and leaves fermented with compound microbial fertilizer can improve the soil nutrients, growth, development, yield, and quality of C. pilosula, and thus they can be applied to the artificial cultivation of C. pilosula.
4.Effects of Different Microbial Fertilizers on Physiology and Rhizosphere Soil Environment of Codonopsis pilosula
Xia JIANG ; Junxi ZHAO ; Panpan SHI ; Xiaoxuan WANG ; Chenhui DU ; Shuosheng ZHANG ; Haixian ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):241-251
ObjectiveTo study the effects of applying different microbial fertilizers on the growth and rhizosphere soil environment of Codonopsis pilosula and provide a theoretical basis for ecological cultivation of this medicinal plant. MethodsSeven groups were designed, including CK (no application of microbial fertilizer), T1 (Trichoderma longibrachiatum fertilizer), T2 (Bacillus subtilis fertilizer), T3 (Trichoderma viride fertilizer), T4 (compound microbial fertilizer), T5 (C. pilosula stems and leaves fermented with compound microbial fertilizer), and T6 (Scutellaria baicalensis stems and leaves fermented with T. viride fertilizer). The physiological indicators, yield, and quality of C. pilosula and the physicochemical properties, enzyme activities, and microbial diversity in the rhizosphere soil of different fertilizer treatments were measured. ResultsGroup T1 showed slight decreases in soluble protein content (SPC) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Groups T2-T6 showed increases in physiological indicators such as proline (Pro), soluble solids content (SSC), SPC, catalase (CAT), and peroxidase (POD) and a decrease in malondialdehyde (MDA) in C. pilosula leaves. All the fertilizer treatments increased the yield of C. pilosula and the total polysaccharide content in the roots. T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 increased the total flavonoid content in the roots. Meanwhile, T4 increased the total saponin content in the roots. All the fertilizer treatments reduced the pH and increased the electric conductivity (EC), soil organic matter (SOM), and alkaline nitrogen (AN) in the soil. T2 and T5 increased the available phosphorus (AP), and T3, T4, T5, and T6 increased the available potassium (AK) in the soil. All the fertilizer treatments increased the activities of urease, sucrase, and CAT in the soil. Except that T1 decreased the bacterial diversity in the soil, other fertilizer treatments significantly increased bacterial and fungal diversity in the soil. Different fertilizer treatments significantly affected the composition of bacterial and fungal communities in the soil. At the phylum level, the dominant bacterial phyla included Proteobacteria, Acidobacteriota, and Bacteroideta, and the dominant fungal phyla were Ascomycota, Mortierellomycota, and unclassified_fungi in the rhizosphere soil of C. pilosula after bacterial fertilizer treatment. At the genus level, unclassified Gemmatimonadaceae, Sphingomonas, and unclassified Vicinamibacteraceae were the dominant bacterial genera, while unidentified, unclassified Fungi, and unclassified Sordariomycetes were the dominant fungal genera in the rhizosphere soil. The results of redundancy analysis indicated that the main physicochemical factors affecting changes of microbial communities in the rhizosphere soil of C. pilosula were pH, EC, AK, AN, AP, and soil organic matter (SOM) in the soil. The correlation heatmap showed that Bryobacter had significantly positive correlations with EC, AK, and AN. There was a significantly negative correlation between Fusarium and SOM. In summary, applying an appropriate amount of microbial fertilizer can promote the growth and improve the rhizosphere soil environment of C. pilosula. ConclusionThe compound microbial fertilizer and the C. pilosula stems and leaves fermented with compound microbial fertilizer can improve the soil nutrients, growth, development, yield, and quality of C. pilosula, and thus they can be applied to the artificial cultivation of C. pilosula.
5.Prevalence of human T-lymphocyte leukemia virus among blood donors in Guangzhou
Yuxiao LI ; Xia RONG ; Bo HE ; Rongsong DU ; Zhengang SHAN ; Qiao LIAO
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(2):222-226
[Objective] To analyze the prevalence of human T-lymphocyte leukemia virus (HTLV) among blood donors in Guangzhou from 2016 to 2021, and provide a basis for blood collection and supply management in this region. [Methods] A total of 2 116 951 voluntary blood donors were screened for anti-HTLV by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) from March 2016 to December 2021 in Guangzhou, and the reactive cases were further confirmed by Western blotting (WB). Qualitative data were analyzed by χ2 with spss19 software. The trend of the total positive rate of HTLV confirmation test by WB from 2016 to 2021 was analyzed with the Joinpoint software, and the annual percent change (APC) was used to determine whether the trend changes were statistically significant. [Results] From March 2016 to December 2021, the total positive rate for anti-HTLV by ELISA among voluntary blood donors in Guangzhou was 0.019 7% (416/ 2116 951), and the WB confirmed positive rate was 0.001 1% (23/2 116 951). The total positive rate of HTLV among individual voluntary blood donors in the six main districts (0.002 12%, 19/895 301) was higher than that among group voluntary blood donors (0.000 32%, 3/951 947) (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the total positive rate of HTLV confirmation between the six main districts (0.001 19%) and the three non-main districts (0.000 37%) (P>0.05). The trend of the total positive rate of HTLV infection in the six main districts and the Guangzhou area(including the six main districts and three non-main districts) showed no significant increase or decrease. [Conclusion] The prevalence of HTLV among blood donors in Guangzhou remains at a low level.
6.Effect of structured health education on the caregiver burden of adolescent patients with mood disorders
Lingli JIANG ; Zuolin WEI ; Bocheng XIA ; Chunhong DU ; Dan WANG ; Liangcheng XIANG ; Mingjin HUANG
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(5):450-456
BackgroundThe adolescent mood disorders become more prevalent, imposing progressively greater perceived and actual caregiving burdens on caregivers, while the current health education resources, delivery formats and training programs remain insufficient in addressing their needs. ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of structured health education on the caregiver burden associated with adolescent mood disorders, thereby informing evidence-based strategies for alleviating the burden. MethodsA total of 195 caregivers of adolescent inpatients with mood disorders admitted to a tertiary general hospital in Mianyang from June 1, 2020 to July 31, 2022 were consecutively enrolled and randomly assigned to either the research group (n=99) or the control group (n=96) using random number table method. Both groups received routine health education. In addition, the research group participated in a structured health education program comprising three modules covering disease knowledge, medication management, coping with family stress, and guidance for daily living. Upon admission, baseline information regarding both caregivers and adolescent inpatients was collected though a self-administered questionnaire. Caregiver Strain Index (CSI) was administered to assess caregiver burden at admission, discharge, and 1, 3 and 6 months post-discharge. A self-designed health education feedback questionnaire was administered on the day of discharge to evaluate caregivers' feedback on the health education. At 6 months post-discharge, data on any hospital readmission were collected. ResultsUltimately, 85 caregivers (85.86%) in the research group and 84 caregivers (87.50%) in the control group completed the study. Generalized estimating equation analysis revealed significant time effects and group-by-time interaction effects on CSI scores between the two groups (Wald χ²=790.347, 10.047, P<0.05 or 0.01). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of access to disease information, trust preference and core information needs (P>0.05). Additionally, caregivers in the research group reported significantly better understanding of the disease-related knowledge and higher ratings on the effectiveness of health education when compared to the control group, with statistically significant differences (P<0.01). ConclusionIn contrast to routine health education, structured health education may help alleviate caregiving burden among caregivers of adolescents with mood disorders.[Funded by Sichuan Medical Association Project (number, Q190004)]
7.Effect of over-expression of NR2F2 on biological behaviors of human ovarian cancer SKOV3 cells
Shuo ZHANG ; Yunxiu XIA ; Weiwei CHEN ; Hongliang DONG ; Bingjie CUI ; Cuilan LIU ; Zhiqiang LIU ; Fei WANG ; Jing DU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2025;51(1):58-67
Objective:To investigate the effect of nuclear receptor subfamily 2 group F member 2(NR2F2)on the biological behaviors of human ovarian cancer SKOV3 cells,and to clarify its molecular mechauism and provide the new idea for treatment of ovarian cancer.Methods:Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis(GEPIA)Database analyse the expression level of NR2F2 gene in ovarian tissue,and analyse its correlation with clinical prognosis of ovarian cancer patients.The human ovarian cancer SKOV3 cells were divided into control group and NR2F2 over-expression(NR2F2 OE)group,which were transfected with mCherry control virus and NR2F2 OE over-expression virus,respectively,when the cell deusity reached 70%,and the stable transfection SKOV3 cell lines were screened with puromycin(puro)48h lafter.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR)and Western blotting methods were used to detect the transfection efficiencies of the cells;RT-qPCR method was used to detect the expression levels of NR2F2 and sex-determining region Y-box 2(SOX2)mRNA in the cells in two groups;Western blotting method was used to detect the expression levels of NR2F2,ATP-binding cassette superfamily G member 2(ABCG2),and programmed cell death 1-ligand 1(PD-L1)protcins in the cells in two groups.CCK-8 assay was used to detect the proliferation activities of the cells in two groups;Wound assay was used to detect the migration rates of the cells in two groups;Transwell chamber assay was used to detect the number of transmembrane cells;Spheroidization assay was used to detect the numbers of spheroids in the cells;peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs)-mediated tumor cell killing assay was used to detect the relative densities of surviving tumor cells;CCK-8 assay was used to detect the half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50)of paclitaxel(PTX)and carboplatin(CBP).Results:Compared with normal ovarian tissue,the expression level of NR2F2 gene in ovarian tumor tissue was decreased(P<0.05),and decreased with the improvement of clinical pathological grading of ovarian tumor.The patients with higher expression level of NR2F2 gene had better clincal prognosis.The SKOV3 cells with NR2F2 over-expresson were successfully constructed,and the expression levels of NR2F2 mRNA and protein in the cells in NR2F2 OE group were increased compared with control group(P<0.001).The CCK-8 assay results showed that compared with control group,the proliferation activities of the cells in NR2F2 OE group were decreased at different time points(1,2,3,and 4 d)(P<0.05 or P<0.01).The cell wound assay results showed that compared with control group,the migration rate of the cells in NR2F2 OE group was decreased(P<0.001).The Transwell assay results showed that compared with control group,the number of transmembrane cells in NR2F2 OE group was decreased(P<0.01).Compared with control group,the number of the spheroids in NR2F2 OE group was decreased(P<0.05),and the expression levels of SOX2 mRNA(P<0.01)and protein(P<0.001)were increased.Compared with control group,the relative density of surviving tumor cells in NR2F2 OE group was decreased,but the difference was not significant(P<0.05),and the expression level of PD-L1 protein was decreased(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the proliferation activities of cells in NR2F2 OE group were decreased(P<0.05),and the drug sensitivities of the cells to PTX and CBP were enhanced(P<0.05);the IC50 of PTX was significantly reduced,while the IC50of CBP could not be calculated due to excessively high drug concentration;the expression level of ABCG2 protein was decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion:The over-expression of NR2F2 may inhibit the proliferation,migration,and invasion of the human ovarian cancer SKOV3 cells,decrease the expression levels of SOX2,PD-L1 and ABCG2 proteins,suppress the stemness and immune evasion ability of the SKOV3 cells,and enhance the sensitivities of the SKOV3 cells to PTX and CBP.
8.Long non-coding RNA LINC00973 promotes migration,invasion and distal metastasis of epithelial ovarian cancer and its molecular mechanism
Yunxiu XIA ; Shuo ZHANG ; Huanhai ZHANG ; Fei WANG ; Hongliang DONG ; Jing DU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2025;51(4):866-878
Objective:To discuss the effect of long non-coding RNA(lncRNA)LINC00973 on the migration,invasion,and distant metastasis of epithelial ovarian cancer,and to clarify its molecular mechanism.Methods:The human ovarian cancer SKOV3 and OVCAR3 cells were divided into EF1a-FH empty vector control group(control group),LINC00973 overexpression group(LINC00973 OE group),U6-shRNA empty vector control group(SHV group),and LINC00973 knockdown group(LINC00973 KD group),and were transfected with lentivirus containing nonsense sequence(pLent-EF1a-FH-CMV-copGFP-P2A-Puro),LINC00973 overexpression,nonsense sequence(pLent-U6-shRNA-CMV-copGFP-P2A-Puro)and LINC00973 shRNA,respectively,followed by puromycin screening to obtain stably transfected SKOV3 and OVCAR3 cells.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR)method was used to detect the mRNA expression levels of target genes in the cells in various groups;wound healing assay was used to detect the migration rate of the cells in various groups;Transwell chamber assay was used to detect the number of transmembrane cells in various groups;The mice were divided into control group(WT group),LINC00973 OE group,and LINC00973 KD group,with 4 mice in each group.SKOV3 wild-type cells,LINC00973 OE cells,and LINC00973 KD cells were intraperitoneally injected into the mice in various groups,respectively,to establish the epithelial ovarian cancer intraperitoneal implantation and metastasis model;HE staining was used to observe the morphology of the colon and liver tissues of the mice in various groups;RNA-secquencing(RNA-seq)was used to analyze the differentially expressed genes between SHV and LINC00973 KD groups in the SKOV3 cell line;RT-qPCR method was used to detect the mRNA expression levels of LINC00973 in the normal ovarian epithelial cells IOSE-80 and epithelial ovarian cancer cells SKOV3,A2780 and OVCAR3,the mRNA expression levels of LINC00973,Vimentin,Snail family transcriptional repressor 1(Snail),Twist family basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor 1(Twist),zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 1(ZEB1),zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 2(ZEB2),CXCL8 and matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)16 in the cells in various groups,and the mRNA expression levels of LINC00973,Vimentin and Twist in liver and colon tissues of the mice in various groups.Results:Compared with normal ovarian epithelial cells IOSE-80,the expression level of LINC00973 mRNA in the epithelial ovarian cancer cells SKOV3,OVCAR3 and A2780 was significantly increased(P<0.01),with the highest expression level of LINC00973 in SKOV3 and OVCAR3 cells,which were therefore selected for subsequent experiments.In SKOV3 and OVCAR3 cells,compared with control group,the expression level of LINC00973 mRNA in the cells in LINC00973 OE group was increased(P<0.01);compared with SHV group,the expression level of LINC00973 mRNA in the cells in LINC00973 KD group was decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),indicating successful construction of LINC00973 overexpression and knockdown cell lines.In SKOV3 cells,compared with control group,the mRNA expression levels of Vimentin and Twist in LINC00973 OE group were increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),while no significant difference was observed in Snail mRNA expression level(P>0.05);compared with SHV group,the mRNA expression levels of Vimentin,Snail and Twist in LINC00973 KD group were decreased(P<0.01).In OVCAR3 cells,compared with control group,the mRNA expression levels of Vimentin,Snail and Twist in LINC00973 OE group were increased(P<0.01);compared with SHV group,the expression levels of Vimentin,Snail,and mRNA Twist in LINC00973 KD group were decreased(P<0.01).The wound healing assay results showed that compared with control group,the wound healing rates of the SKOV3 and OVCAR3 cells in LINC00973 OE group were significantly increased(P<0.01);compared with SHV group,the wound healing rates of the cells in LINC00973 KD group were significantly decreased(P<0.01).The Transwell chamber assay results showed that compared with control group,the numbers of transmembrane cells of the SKOV3 and OVCAR3 cells in LINC00973 OE group were significantly increased(P<0.01);compared with SHV group,the numbers of transmembrane cells in LINC00973 KD group were significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with WT group,the number of peritoneal nodules in LINC00973 OE group was increased,with rough liver surface and multiple nodules formed on mesentery and colon surface,and the expression levels of LINC00973,Vimentin,and Twist mRNA in colon tissue were increased(P<0.01);compared with WT group,no nodules were formed in the peritoneal cavity of LINC00973 KD group,with smooth liver surface,no nodules in liver tissue,and decreased expression levels of LINC00973,Vimentin,and Twist mRNA,and no nodules were observed on mesentery and colon surface.The HE staining results showed that compared with WT group,the multiple lesions were observed in liver and colon tissues in LINC00973 OE group,manifested as uneven cell size,irregular shape,unclear cell boundaries,increased nuclear division,and uneven red staining in cytoplasm,while in LINC00973 KD group,the cells in liver and colon tissues were arranged neatly with regular shape,and uniform distribution of nuclei and cytoplasm.The RNA-seq results showed that compared with SHV group,no key signaling pathways related to tumor metastasis were enriched in LINC00973 KD group,and the transcription levels of metastasis-related genes CXCL8,MMP16,ZEB1,and ZEB2 were decreased.The RT-qPCR results showed that compared with control group,the expression levels of ZEB1,ZEB2,CXCL8,and MMP16 mRNA in the cells in LINC00973 OE group were significantly increased(P<0.01);compared with SHV group,the expression levels of ZEB1,ZEB2,CXCL8,and MMP16 mRNA in the cells in LINC00973 KD group were significantly decreased(P<0.01).Conclusion:LINC00973 can up-regulate the expression of metastasis-related factors Vimentin,Snail,Twist,ZEB1,ZEB2,CXCL8,and MMP16,and promote the migration,invasion,and distant metastasis of epithelial ovarian cancer.
9.Establishment of a nomogram prediction model for severe postpartum hemorrhage in subsequent pregnancies after multiple cesarean sections
Xia DU ; Qi WU ; Jiarui LI ; Cheng CHEN
Journal of Chongqing Medical University 2025;50(10):1426-1433
Objective:To establish a nomogram prediction model for severe postpartum hemorrhage in subsequent pregnancies after multiple cesarean sections.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed for the clinical and imaging data of 395 pregnant and par-turient women with multiple cesarean section who were hospitalized for delivery from January 2021 to December 2023.Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to investigate the risk factors for severe postpartum hemorrhage in sub-sequent pregnancies after multiple cesarean sections.A nomogram prediction model was established and validated in terms of specific-ity,accuracy,and clinical decision-making utility.Results:Among the 395 patients,131 experienced severe postpartum hemorrhage,accounting for 33.16%.The univariate analysis showed that times of pregnancy,times of vaginal delivery,grade of hospitals for previ-ous surgeries,number of prenatal checkups during this time of pregnancy,pregnancy-induced hypertension,gestational diabetes,pla-centa previa,location of placenta,association between placenta and uterus,and whether emergency cesarean section was performed were risk factors for severe postpartum hemorrhage in subsequent pregnancies after multiple cesarean sections(P<0.05).The multivari-ate logistic regression analysis showed that times of pregnancy,number of prenatal checkups,gestational diabetes,position of placenta,and whether emergency cesarean section was performed were independent risk factors for severe postpartum hemorrhage in subsequent pregnancies after multiple cesarean sections(P<0.05).A nomogram prediction model was established based on these independent risk factors,which had an area under the ROC curve of 0.783(95%CI=0.732-0.834),and there was a good consistency between the pre-dicted probability curve and the observed frequency curve.When the probability of severe postpartum hemorrhage predicted by the nomogram model was within the range of 0.15-1.0,the model has a good value of clinical decision-making.Conclusion:The incidence rate of severe postpartum hemorrhage in this population can be re-duced by attending regular prenatal checkups,controlling preg-nancy complications,and reducing the rate of emergency cesarean section and the number of deliveries.The nomogram prediction model established in this study has certain clinical application prospects.
10.Ginkgolic acid inhibits CD8+T cell activation and induces ferroptosis by lactate dehydrogenase A to exert immunosuppressive effect
Sai ZHANG ; Zhuyuan SI ; Mingkun LIU ; Wenjuan HAO ; Tong XIA ; Zeyang LIU ; Gang DU ; Bin JIN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(7):1512-1525
In the context of the development of transplant oncology,it is of great clinical significance to find a drug with both antitumor and immunosuppressive effects for liver transplantation patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).The antitumor effect of ginkgolic acid(GA)has been confirmed,and some studies suggest that GA may also have an immunosuppressive effect.The immunosuppressive effect of GA was evaluated by histopathology,T-cell subpopulation,and cytokine detection in rat liver transplantation and mouse cardiac transplantation models,and transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis was used to explore the underlying mechanism of the GA immunosuppressive effect.Metabolites,activation,and ferroptosis markers of CD8+T cells were detected in vivo and in vitro.Based on rat liver transplantation and mouse cardiac transplantation models,the immunosuppressive effect of GA was first confirmed by histopathology,T-cell subpopulation,and cytokine detection.In the mouse cardiac transplantation model,transcriptomics combined with metabolomics demonstrated for the first time that GA inhibited lactate dehydrogenase A(LDHA)expression and pyruvate metabolism in CD8+T cells.It was confirmed in vivo and in vitro that GA inhibited pyruvate metabolism of CD8+T cells through LDHA,inhibiting their activation and inducing ferroptosis.Over-expression of LDHA partially reversed the effect of GA on the metabolism,activation,and ferroptosis of CD8+T cells in vitro.GA mediates metabolic reprogramming through LDHA to inhibit the activation and induce ferroptosis of CD8+T cells to exert an immunosuppressive effect,which lays an experimental foundation for the future clinical application of its immunosuppressive effect.

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