1.Vitamin D and ferritin nutritional status among primary and secondary school students in the key nutrition monitoring counties of Xinjiang
Najimai · ; Maimaitiaili, Daniel · ; Abuduwaili, DENG Xixi, Aiyireti · ; Maimaiti, LIN Qin, XIA Rongxiang, ZHE Wei
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(5):647-650
Objective:
To analyze the relationship between vitamin D and ferritin nutritional status with physical indicators in primary and secondary school students in the key nutrition monitoring counties of Xinjiang, so as to provide reference for early prevention and intervention of students nutrition issues.
Methods:
From November to December 2023, 1 071 students aged 6-18 from key nutrition monitoring counties in the Xinjiang Nutrition Improvement Plan area were selected via stratified random sampling for physical and biochemical tests. The U test and Kruskal-Wallis H-test were used to compare the differences in physical indicators and the distribution of vitamin D and ferritin levels. Chi-square test was used to compare the prevalence of vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies among different groups of primary and secondary school students. Pearson correlation was used to analyze the relationship between the nutritional levels of vitamin D and ferritin and physical indicators.
Results:
The median vitamin D level was 14.7 (10.7, 19.0)ng/mL, with deficiency and insufficiency rates of 30.8% and 37.4% among primary and secondary school students in the key nutrition monitoring counties of Xinjiang Nutrition Improvement Plan area. Ferritin levels were 57.4 (37.7, 83.9)μg/L, with a deficiency rate of 5.7%. Males, primary school students, and rural residents had higher vitamin D and ferritin levels than females, secondary school students, and urban residents ( U =-11.35, -6.88, -4.52; -3.94, -9.17, -5.23, P <0.05). Vitamin D deficiency was more prevalent in females, secondary school students, and urban students ( χ 2=97.52, 49.01, 21.89, P <0.05), while ferritin deficiency was higher in primary school students and urban areas ( χ 2=34.11, 5.63, P <0.05). Significant differences in body mass index (BMI) and waist circumstance (WC) were observed across vitamin D/ferritin statuses ( U/H =35.47, 22.82; -4.19 , -5.36, P <0.05). Vitamin D and ferritin levels negatively correlated with age, BMI, and WC but positively with waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) ( r = -0.31, -0.19, -0.19, 0.20; -0.32, -0.13, -0.21, 0.08, P <0.05).
Conclusions
Vitamin D and ferritin levels in primary and secondary school students in key nutritional monitoring counties in Xinjiang are correlated with age, BMI, WC and WHtR, and there are nutrient deficiencies. Targeted measures are recommended to improve nutritional status and physical health.
2.An excerpt of non‑cirrhotic portal fibrosis/idiopathic portal hypertension: APASL recommendations for diagnosis and management (2024)
Junqi XIA ; Zhe LYU ; Chenghai LIU ; Xingshun QI
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(1):41-43
Recently, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver published the recommendations for the diagnosis and management of non-cirrhotic portal fibrosis (NCPF)/idiopathic portal hypertension (IPH). The guidelines mainly elaborate on the definition, diagnosis, histological features, natural history, and management of NCPF/IPH, in order to strengthen the understanding of NCPF/IPH-related issues and establish a global consensus. This article makes an excerpt of the key statements in the guidelines.
3.Progress of immunocellular therapy in treatment of IBD
Jianwei ZHOU ; Zhe ZHANG ; Xia LIU ; Yaxing SUN ; Liang WANG ; Baisui FENG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(6):1324-1328
Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)is a disease characterized by chronic,recurrent intestinal inflammation,includ-ing Crohn's disease(CD)and ulcerative colitis(UC).Etiology and pathogenesis of IBD are unknown,and the treatment is difficult.In recent years,immunocellular therapy represented by regulatory T(Treg)cell therapy and dendritic cell(DC)therapy has developed rapidly in the field of immune-related disease treatment,and some progress has also been made in the treatment of IBD.This review will introduce application and progression of Treg cell therapy and DC therapy in IBD treatment.
4.Latent profile analysis of family resilience in cervical cancer patients and its influencing factors
Zhuanzhuan ZHANG ; Xia LI ; Zhe WANG ; Dongge ZHU ; Yutong YANG ; Weina DING
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(14):1884-1890
Objective:To explore the different categories of family resilience in cervical cancer patients and their influencing factors.Methods:From October 2022 to September 2023, 275 cervical cancer patients admitted to the First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University were selected as the study subject by convenience sampling. Cervical cancer patients were surveyed using the self-made General Information Questionnaire, Benefit Finding Scale (BFS), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and shortened Chinese Version of the Family Resilience Assessment Scale (FRAS-C). Latent profile analysis was used to investigate the family resilience of patients, and Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of family resilience in different categories.Results:A total of 275 questionnaires were distributed, and 253 valid questionnaires were collected, with a valid response rate of 92.0% (253/275). Family resilience of cervical cancer patients was divided into three categories of low resilience-negative coping group (18.6%, 47/253), moderate resilience-communication disorder group (59.3%, 150/253), and high resilience-inclusive understanding group (22.1%, 56/253). The per capita family monthly income, place of residence, primary caregivers, whether to undergo radiotherapy or chemotherapy, psychological resilience, and disease benefit finding were the influencing factors of family resilience in different categories of cervical cancer patients ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The family resilience of cervical cancer patients can be divided into three latent categories. Medical and nursing staff should identify the characteristics of different categories of patients and provide targeted intervention measures to improve their family resilience.
5.Preparation Method and Quality Evaluation of Novel Frozen Human Platelets
Yi-Zhe ZHENG ; Dong-Dong LI ; Geng-Wei YAN ; Bao-Jian WANG ; Ke WANG ; Lei WANG ; Shao-Duo YAN ; Yan-Hong LI ; Qiu-Xia FU ; Zhen-Wei SUN
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(4):1264-1270
Objective:To optimize the technical parameters related to the preparation of novel frozen human platelets and formulate corresponding protocol for its preparation.Methods:Novel frozen human platelets were prepared with O-type bagged platelet-rich plasma(PRP),the key technical parameters(DMSO addition,incubation time,centrifugation conditions,etc.)of the preparation process were optimized,and the quality of the frozen platelets was evaluated by routine blood tests,apoptosis rate,platelet activation rate and surface protein expression level.Results:In the preparation protocol of novel frozen human platelets,the operation of centrifugation to remove supernatant was adjusted to before the procedure of platelets freezing,and the effect of centrifugation on platelets was minimal when the centrifugation condition was 800 xg for 8 min.In addition,platelets incubated with DMSO for 30 min before centrifugation exhibited better quality after freezing and thawing.The indexes of novel frozen human platelets prepared with this protocol remained stable after long-term cryopreservation.Conclusion:The preparation technique of novel frozen human platelets was established and the protocol was formulated.It was also confirmed that the quality of frozen platelets could be improved by incubating platelets with DMSO for 30 min and then centrifuging them at 800 ×g for 8 min in the preparation of novel frozen human platelets.
6.Analysis of influencing factors and impact path of benefit finding in patients with cervical cancer and their spouses
Zhuanzhuan ZHANG ; Xia LI ; Zhe WANG ; Yutong YANG ; Dongge ZHU ; Xinge JIANG ; Mengyao LIU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(18):2214-2221
Objective This study aims to analyze the factors influencing benefit finding among cervical cancer patients and their spouses,as well as the interconnections between these factors.The goal is to provide a foundation for developing targeted clinical interventions.Methods Using the convenience sampling method,cervical cancer patients and spouses of 245 pairs who attended or were hospitalized in a tertiary-level hospital in Taiyuan City from October 2022 to July 2023 were selected as study subjects.Data were collected using a general information questionnaire,the Distress Disclosure Index,the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale,and the Benefit Finding Scale.Univariate analysis,Pearson correlation analysis,and multiple linear regression were employed to scrutinize the data,leading to the establishment of Actor-Partner Interdependence Model.Results Benefit finding scores for cervical cancer patients and their spouses were(65.31±7.94)and(69.87±9.63),respectively.Multiple linear regression revealed that the educational level of patients and their spouses,whether or not they received chemotherapy or radiotherapy,self-disclosure and psychological resilience were the factors that affected patients'benefit finding.Spouse's education level,occupation,self-disclosure,psychological resilience and patients'self-disclosure and psychological resilience were the influencing factors of spouse's benefit finding.The Actor-Partner Interdependence Model analysis indicated that the self-disclosure and psychological resilience of cervical cancer patients positively predicted their own benefit finding and that of their spouses(path coefficients were 0.415,0.501,0.216,and 0.168,respectively,all P<0.05).However,spouses'self-disclosure and psychological resilience could only positively predict their own benefit finding(path coefficients were 0.188 and 0.254,respectively,all P<0.05).Conclusion Benefit finding among cervical cancer patients and their spouses is moderate and influenced by various factors.Both self-disclosure and psychological resilience of cervical cancer patients and their spouses have positive subjective effects on their own benefit finding.Healthcare professionals should encourage both parties to engage in healthy interactions about the disease,take steps to increase the level of psychological resilience of both,and ultimately tap into a higher level of benefit finding.
7.Inhibitory effect of mogroside V on RSL3-induced ferroptosis of SH-SY5Y cells and its mechanism
Yan LIU ; Rongsong XIA ; Dongzhi RAN ; Zhe PENG ; Hong WANG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2024;40(6):1033-1042
AIM:To investigate the inhibitory effect of mogroside V(MV)on ferroptosis of human neuroblas-toma SH-SY5Y cells induced by RAS-selective lethal 3(RSL3),and to explore its possible mechanism.METHODS:To establish a model of ferroptosis,the SH-SY5Y cell was induced by RSL3.The cell viability and cellular morphology were determined by MTT assay and inverted microscopy,respectively.The intracellular ferrous ion content was measured by ferrous ion fluorescence probe FerrOrange.Mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP)was detected by mitochondrial red fluorescent probe MitoTracker Red CMXRos.The intracellular and mitochondrial reactive oxygen species(ROS)were de-tected by superoxide anion fluorescent probe dihydroethidium and mitochondrial superoxide red fluorescent probe MitoSOX Red,respectively.The cellular glutathione(GSH)and malondialdehyde(MDA)levels were tested by microplate assay.The protein levels of acyl-coenzyme A synthetase long-chain family member 4(ACSL4),cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2),glu-tathione peroxidase 4(GPX4)and solute carrier family 7 member 11(SLC7A11)were detected by Western blot.Molecu-lar docking techniques were employed to predict the targeting relations between MV and ACSL4/COX-2/GPX4/SLC7A11.RESULTS:Compared with control group,the SH-SY5Y cell viability,the MMP and the GSH level in RSL3 group were significantly reduced(P<0.01),while the intracellular ferrous ion level,the intracellular and mitochondrial ROS levels and the MDA level were significantly increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01).The protein levels of ACSL4 and COX-2 in RSL3 group were significantly increased,while the protein levels of GPX4 and SLC7A11 were significantly decreased(P<0.01),indicating the establishment of cell ferroptosis model.Compared with RSL3 group,the viability of SH-SY5Y cells,the MMP,the GSH level,and the GPX4 and SLC7A11 protein levels in RSL3+MV groups were significantly in-creased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),while the intracellular ferrous ion level,the intracellular and mitochondrial ROS levels,the MDA level,and the ACSL4 and COX-2 protein levels were significantly decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01).The binding sites between MV and ferroptosis core proteins(ACSL4,COX-2,GPX4 and SLC7A11)were found by molecular docking.CONCLUSION:Treatment with MV alleviates RSL3-induced ferroptosis of SH-SY5Y cells,and the underlying mecha-nism may be associated with the activation of SLC7A11/GPX4 and the inhibition of ACSL4/COX-2.
8.Construction and validation of the prediction model for peripherally inserted central catheter-related upper extremity deep vein thrombosis in patients with traumatic brain injury
Zhe DENG ; Xin CHEN ; Wanjia LUO ; Wenjuan DENG ; Yongqiang HUANG ; Cuiling LIU ; Jianping XIA ; Lihua ZHANG ; Xianfan ZHOU ; Yuanyi CHEN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(6):498-505
Objective:To construct a prediction model for peripherally inserted central catheter-related upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (PICC-UEDVT) in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and validate its effectiveness.Methods:A case-control study was conducted on the clinical data of 222 TBI patients admitted to Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from January 2019 to December 2021, including 171 males and 51 females, aged 18-86 years [54.5(46.0, 65.0)years]. Glasgow coma scale (GCS) motor score was 4.0(3.0, 5.0)points on the day of catheterization. A total of 82 patients (36.9%) had PICC-UEDVT. The patients were randomly divided with a ratio of 7∶3 into training set ( n=156, including 58 with PICC-UEDVT) and validation set ( n=66, including 24 with PICC-UEDVT) using R programming language. The baseline data of general information, intravenous medication, catheterization, and laboratory indices were compared between the training set and the validation set. Lasso regression analysis was employed to identify those variables, with the diagnosis of PICC-UEDVT as the outcome variable. Variables with non-zero regression coefficients were included in a multifactorial Logistic regression model and independent variables were selected based on the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) of R programming language. The regression equation was constructed, based on which, the predictive nomogram model was constructed for PICC-UEDVT in TBI patients. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves for the training set and validation set were plotted and the discriminability of the model was assessed. The calibration of the model was evaluated using the Hosmer-Lemeshow (H-L) goodness-of-fit test and calibration curves and the clinical practicality of the model was assessed with decision curve analysis (DCA). Results:The baseline analysis of both the training set and the validation set demonstrated a well-balanced sample distribution. Through Lasso regression analysis, 5 prediction variables were identified: GCS motor score on the day of catheterization, Caprini score on the day of catheterization, use of glucocorticoids, tip position of the catheter, and D-dimer (D-D) level before catheterization. The multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that the Caprini score on the day of catheterization ( OR=1.20, 95% CI 1.08, 1.33), use of glucocorticoids ( OR=3.13, 95% CI 0.99, 10.46), and D-D level before catheterization ( OR=1.16, 95% CI 1.07, 1.33) were independent risk factors for PICC-UEDVT in TBI patients. The regression equation was developed as: Logit [ P/(1- P)]=-2.56+0.18×"Caprini score on the day of catheterization"+1.14×"use of glucocorticoids"+0.15×"D-D level before catheterization". In the prediction model which was constructed based on the equation, the AUC values for the training set and validation set were 0.73 (95% CI 0.65, 0.81) and 0.77 (95% CI 0.65, 0.87) respectively. The H-L goodness-of-fit test indicated χ2=3.28, P=0.950 for the training set and χ2=13.05, P=0.160 for the validation set. Calibration curves for both sets demonstrated alignment between the actual and predicted probabilities of PICC-UEDVT in TBI patients. DCA results showed that the net benefit rate of patients was optimal when the threshold probability ranged from 15% to 72% for the training set and from 10% to 81% for the validation set. Conclusion:The prediction model based on the Caprini score on the day of catheterization, use of glucocorticoids, and D-D level before catheterization demonstrates good predictive accuracy, calibration and clinical practicality in predicting PICC-UEDVT in TBI patients.
9.Establishment of prediction model for symptomatic radiation pneumonitis: based on a longitudinal cohort
Li WANG ; Han BAI ; Fei LU ; Yaoxiong XIA ; Man LI ; Na PENG ; Zhe ZHANG ; Simeng TAN ; Bo LI ; Chengshu GONG ; Jingyan GAO ; Qian AN ; Lan LI ; Wenhui LI
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2024;33(10):915-921
Objective:To establish a prediction model for symptomatic radiation pneumonitis (SRP) after radiotherapy for thoracic cancer based on a longitudinal cohort and dose interval variations.Methods:Clinical data of 587 patients who received thoracic radiotherapy in Department of Radiotherapy of Yunnan Cancer Hospital from July 2022 to June 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. The National Cancer Institute common terminology criteria for adverse events (CTCAE) version 5.0 was used to grade radiation pneumonitis, and clinical factors, traditional independent dosimetric characteristics and dose interval variation characteristics were collected. Features used to predict the occurrence of SRP were screened using genetic algorithms and analyzed the correlation between the selected features and SRP occurrence. Predictive models for SRP occurrence were established using the selected features and evaluated, and the optimal predictive model was visualized using a column chart.Results:The incidence of SRP was 35.94%. Five clinical factors, seven independent dosimetric features and six dose interval variation features were screened out by genetic algorithms to effectively predict the occurrence of SRP. The area under ROC curve (AUC) of clinical factors combined with traditional independent dosimetric factors and dose interval variation factors was 76%. The AUC of clinical factors combined with traditional independent dosimetric factors and that of clinical factors combined with dose interval variation factors was 69% and 67%, respectively. The addition of the characteristics of dose interval variation factors significantly improved the effectiveness of the prediction model.Conclusions:The supplement of the characteristics of dose interval variation factors can significantly improve the performance of the SRP prediction model for thoracic tumors after radiotherapy. The SRP prediction model based on dose interval variations can effectively predict the occurrence of SRP.
10.Effect and Mechanism of Menispermi Rhizoma Total Alkaloids on Antiviral Infection
Xuejiao WANG ; Qiqi LI ; Yanli YU ; Xia LIU ; Min LI ; Zhe LIU ; Xin JIA ; Yao WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):37-44
ObjectiveTo investigate the antiviral effect of Menispermi Rhizoma total alkaloids and its relationship with the type Ⅰ interferon (IFN-Ⅰ) signaling pathway. MethodThe effects of Menispermi Rhizoma total alkaloids on the intracellular replication of influenza A virus (H1N1), vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), and cerebral myocarditis virus (EMCV) were detected by fluorescent inverted microscope, flow cytometry, Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR), and Western blot. A mouse model infected with H1N1 was constructed, and the mice were divided into a control group, H1N1 model group, Menispermi Rhizoma total alkaloids groups (10, 20, 30 mg·kg-1), and oseltamivir group (40 mg·kg-1), so as to study the effects on the weight and survival rate of infected mice. Real-time PCR was used to detect the activation effect of Menispermi Rhizoma total alkaloids on the IFN-Ⅰ pathway in cells, and the relationship between the antiviral effect of Menispermi Rhizoma total alkaloids in IFNAR1 knockout A549 cells (IFNAR1-/--A549) and IFN-Ⅰ pathway was detected. ResultCompared with the control group, the virus proliferated significantly in the model group (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Menispermi Rhizoma total alkaloids could significantly inhibit the replication of H1N1, VSV, and EMCV in vitro (P<0.01), inhibit the weight loss of the mice infected with the H1N1 in vivo, and improve the survival rate of mice (P<0.05). In addition, Menispermi Rhizoma total alkaloids activated the IFN-I pathway and relied on this pathway to exert the function of antiviral infection. ConclusionMenispermi Rhizoma total alkaloids exert antiviral effects in vivo and in vitro by activating the IFN-Ⅰ pathway.


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