1.Expression of ACTN1 in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and its correlation with clinicopathological features and prognosis
Jinlan GUO ; Xiaoning ZHANG ; Jiahui JIANG ; Tao YUAN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(2):232-237
Objective To investigate the expression of ACTN1 in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) and its association with clinicopathological features and prognosis. Methods A total of 150 patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) and 100 healthy controls were enrolled in this study. The serum expres-sion levels of ACTN1 were measured using ELISA. All CSCC patients underwent post-surgical follow-up and were categorized into a poor prognosis group (n=69) and a good prognosis group (n=81). Additionally,the 69 patients in the poor prognosis group were further classified into an ACTN1 lower expression subgroup (n=35) and an ACTN1 higher expression subgroup (n=34) based on the median expression level of ACTN1. Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify risk factors associated with poor prognosis in CSCC patients. ROC curve analysis was conducted to evaluate the clinical utility of serum ACTN1 expression levels in predicting poor prognosis in CSCC patients. Kaplan-Meier (K-M) survival analysis was utilized to assess the relationship between serum ACTN1 expres-sion levels and the median time to poor prognosis in the 69 patients with poor prognosis. Furthermore,40 additional CSCC patients were recruited to compare the expression levels of ACTN1 in CSCC tissues and adjacent tissues using immunohistochemistry. Results The serum expression levels of ACTN1 in the Control group and the CSCC group were (12.12±2.26) ng/mL and (4.56±1.02) ng/mL,respectively. Compared to the Control group,the serum expres-sion level of ACTN1 in the CSCC group was significantly decreased,and the difference was statistically significant (t=31.37,P<0.001). In the poor prognosis group,the proportion of tumors with a diameter ≥ 5 cm,low degree of tumor cell differentiation,subadipocyte invasion depth,lymph node metastasis incidence,and serum ACTN1 expression levels were all significantly higher compared to the good prognosis group,with statistical significance (P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis revealed that lymph node metastasis (OR=3.253) and elevated ACTN1 expression (OR=2.894) were independent risk factors for poor prognosis following CSCC surgery. The area under the curve (AUC) for serum ACTN1 expression in predicting poor prognosis post-surgery in CSCC patients was 0.911. At a cut-off value of 13.19 ng/mL for ACTN1,the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity were 89.78% and 92.12%,respectively. The median time to poor prognosis was 25 months in the ACTN1 low-expression group and 18.5 months in the ACTN1 high-expression group,respectively. The median time to poor prognosis was significantly shorter in the ACTN1 high-expression group compared to the low-expression group (HR=6.627,P<0.001). Among 40 CSCC tissue samples,32 cases exhibited higher ACTN1 expression,while 8 cases showed lower expression. In contrast,among 40 paracancerous tissue samples,11 cases had higher ACTN1 expression and 29 cases had lower expression. The higher expression rate of ACTN1 in CSCC tissues was significantly elevated compared to paracancerous tissues (x2=22.175,P<0.001). Conclusion The serum expression level of ACTN1 in CSCC patients was significantly elevated,suggesting its potential as a biomarker for assessing post-surgical prognosis in CSCC patients.
2.Evaluation of the Effect of Chinese Medicine Formula Kai-Xin-San Combined with Fluoxetine on Hippocampal Neural Stem Cells in Chronic Stress Induced Depression Model Mice
Lingxin HUANG ; Xin LI ; Lei YUAN ; Yun ZHU ; Xiaoning HUANG ; Xuan LI ; Huaqiang ZHAN ; Jinao DUAN ; Lejun LI ; Yue ZHU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(4):1035-1046
Objective To evaluate the effect of Kaixin San(KXS)combined with fluoxetine on hippocampal neural stem cells in mice with chronic stress stress and depression.Methods A mouse model of depression was constructed using the method of chronic unpredictable stress stress,and the highest dose of KXS water extract and fluoxetine for clinical application was given for 28 days,and behavioral tests were carried out.Nissl staining was used to detect the pathological status of hippocampal tissues in mice.The expression of TUNEL and Nestin in mouse hippocampus was determined by immunofluorescence.Western blotting was used to detect the expressions of apoptotic proteins cleaved caspase-3 and caspase-3,pyroptosis proteins GSDMD and cleaved caspase-1,as well as the expression of neural stem cell marker Nestin in the hippocampus,and the expression of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related proteins in the hippocampus.Results The combination of KXS extract and fluoxetine can significantly improve the depression-like behavior of model mice,and the effect is better than fluoxetine alone.The combination inhibited the activation of apoptosis and pyroptosis signaling pathways in the hippocampus when used alone with high-dose fluoxetine,significantly upregulated the expression of Nestin,and regulated the expression of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway protein.Conclusion The combination of KXS and high-dose fluoxetine can improve apoptosis and pyroptosis in the hippocampus of stress stress and depression model mice,and upregulate the expression of neural stem cell marker Nestin by regulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway,which may be a key link to improve the antidepressant effect of the combination drug.
3.Guideline for the prevention of intraoperative acquired pressure injury in paraplegic patients with spinal cord injury (version 2025)
Aijun XU ; Shuixia LI ; Bo CHEN ; Mengyuan YE ; Lejiao LANG ; Ning NING ; Lin ZHANG ; Changqing LIU ; Zhonglan CHEN ; Weihu MA ; Weishi LI ; Xiaoning WANG ; Dongmei BIAN ; Jiancheng ZENG ; Xin WANG ; Yuan GAO ; Yaping CHEN ; Jiali CHEN ; Yun HAN ; Xiuting LI ; Yang ZHOU ; Xiaojing SU ; Qiong ZHANG ; Tianwen HUANG ; Ping ZHANG ; Hua LIN ; Xingling XIAO ; Ruifeng XU ; Fanghui DONG ; Bing HAN ; Luo FAN ; Yanling PEI ; Suyun LI ; Xiaoju TAN ; Rongchen GUO ; Yefang ZOU ; Xiaoyun HAN ; Junqin DING ; Yi WANG ; Shuhua DENG ; Jinli GUO ; Yinhua LIANG ; Yuan CEN ; Xiaoqin LIU ; Junru CHEN ; Haiyang YU ; Lunlan LI ; Ying REN ; Yunxia LI ; Jianli LU ; Ying YING ; Lan WEI ; Yin WANG ; Qinhong XU ; Yanqin ZHANG ; Yang LYU ; Shijun ZHANG ; Sui WENJIE ; Sanlian HU ; Shuhong YANG ; Guoqing LI ; Jingjing AN ; Baorong HE ; Leling FENG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(6):530-541
Paraplegia caused by spinal cord injury is a serious neurological complication, for which surgery is currently the main treatment method. Due to different surgical approaches, patients are usually expected to maintain a passive prone position for a long time or switch between the supine and prone positions. Affected by multiple factors such as neurogenic sensory disorders, pathological changes in muscle tone and operative duration, the risk of intraoperative acquired pressure injury (IAPI) is significantly increased. Current clinical prevention strategies for IAPI in these patients predominantly focus on localized pressure relief during positioning, lacking systematic, standardized comprehensive prevention protocols or evidence-based guidelines. To address it, Department of Nursing, Orthopedics Branch, China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care, Spinal Trauma Professional Committee, Orthopedics Branch, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Nursing Group of Spine and Spinal Cord Professional Committee of Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine organized experts in relevant fields to formulate Guideline for the prevention of intraoperative acquired pressure injury in paraplegic patients with spinal cord injury ( version 2025), based on evidence-based medical evidence and latest research results and clinical practice at home and abroad. Eleven recommendations were put forward from the aspects of preoperative risk assessment, intraoperative prevention strategies, postoperative handover and monitoring, and supportive mechanisms for IAPI prevention, aiming to standardize the prevention measures and management strategies of IAPI in paraplegic patients with spinal cord injury and accelerate the recovery of patients and improve the therapeutic effect.
4.Novel autosomal dominant syndromic hearing loss caused by COL4A2 -related basement membrane dysfunction of cochlear capillaries and microcirculation disturbance.
Jinyuan YANG ; Ying MA ; Xue GAO ; Shiwei QIU ; Xiaoge LI ; Weihao ZHAO ; Yijin CHEN ; Guojie DONG ; Rongfeng LIN ; Gege WEI ; Huiyi NIE ; Haifeng FENG ; Xiaoning GU ; Bo GAO ; Pu DAI ; Yongyi YUAN
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(15):1888-1890
5.Expression of ACTN1 in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and its correlation with clinicopathological features and prognosis
Jinlan GUO ; Xiaoning ZHANG ; Jiahui JIANG ; Tao YUAN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(2):232-237
Objective To investigate the expression of ACTN1 in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) and its association with clinicopathological features and prognosis. Methods A total of 150 patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) and 100 healthy controls were enrolled in this study. The serum expres-sion levels of ACTN1 were measured using ELISA. All CSCC patients underwent post-surgical follow-up and were categorized into a poor prognosis group (n=69) and a good prognosis group (n=81). Additionally,the 69 patients in the poor prognosis group were further classified into an ACTN1 lower expression subgroup (n=35) and an ACTN1 higher expression subgroup (n=34) based on the median expression level of ACTN1. Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify risk factors associated with poor prognosis in CSCC patients. ROC curve analysis was conducted to evaluate the clinical utility of serum ACTN1 expression levels in predicting poor prognosis in CSCC patients. Kaplan-Meier (K-M) survival analysis was utilized to assess the relationship between serum ACTN1 expres-sion levels and the median time to poor prognosis in the 69 patients with poor prognosis. Furthermore,40 additional CSCC patients were recruited to compare the expression levels of ACTN1 in CSCC tissues and adjacent tissues using immunohistochemistry. Results The serum expression levels of ACTN1 in the Control group and the CSCC group were (12.12±2.26) ng/mL and (4.56±1.02) ng/mL,respectively. Compared to the Control group,the serum expres-sion level of ACTN1 in the CSCC group was significantly decreased,and the difference was statistically significant (t=31.37,P<0.001). In the poor prognosis group,the proportion of tumors with a diameter ≥ 5 cm,low degree of tumor cell differentiation,subadipocyte invasion depth,lymph node metastasis incidence,and serum ACTN1 expression levels were all significantly higher compared to the good prognosis group,with statistical significance (P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis revealed that lymph node metastasis (OR=3.253) and elevated ACTN1 expression (OR=2.894) were independent risk factors for poor prognosis following CSCC surgery. The area under the curve (AUC) for serum ACTN1 expression in predicting poor prognosis post-surgery in CSCC patients was 0.911. At a cut-off value of 13.19 ng/mL for ACTN1,the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity were 89.78% and 92.12%,respectively. The median time to poor prognosis was 25 months in the ACTN1 low-expression group and 18.5 months in the ACTN1 high-expression group,respectively. The median time to poor prognosis was significantly shorter in the ACTN1 high-expression group compared to the low-expression group (HR=6.627,P<0.001). Among 40 CSCC tissue samples,32 cases exhibited higher ACTN1 expression,while 8 cases showed lower expression. In contrast,among 40 paracancerous tissue samples,11 cases had higher ACTN1 expression and 29 cases had lower expression. The higher expression rate of ACTN1 in CSCC tissues was significantly elevated compared to paracancerous tissues (x2=22.175,P<0.001). Conclusion The serum expression level of ACTN1 in CSCC patients was significantly elevated,suggesting its potential as a biomarker for assessing post-surgical prognosis in CSCC patients.
6.Septicemia caused by Bacillus cereus in premature low birth weight in-fants:3 cases report and literature review
Pei LI ; Xinmao ZHAO ; Rui LI ; Qing YANG ; Xiaoning YUAN ; Huizhi ZHANG ; Yan XING
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(2):258-263
Objective To summarize the characteristics and sources of infection risk of Bacillus cereus(B.cereus)septicemia in low birth weight(LBW)infants,and provide reference for infection prevention and control.Methods Characteristics of 3 LBW infants with B.cereus septicemia were reported and analyzed,relevant literatures were searched for systematically summarizing the characteristics and sources of infection risk of B.cereus septicemia in infants.Results Among 3 LBW infants reported in this paper,2 died and 1 was cured.No clear infection source was found in the environment through object surface sampling analysis.A total of 43 cases were reported in the pre-vious literatures,41 cases had reported on survival status,the mortality was 36.6%.The main risk factors for in-fection were auxiliary ventilation,umbilical vein catheterization or central vein catheterization and enteral feeding.In the reported 3 cases with clear sources of infection,the pathogens came from mother's milk,decoration area,sur-face of infant incubator and ultrasonic probe.Conclusion Premature LBW infants with B.cereus septicemia have high mortality and poor prognosis,which is a healthcare-associated infectious disease seriously threatening the life and health of LBW infants.Neonatal intensive care unit(NICU)and relevant departments of healthcare-associated infection(HAI)management need to pay attention to the prevention,monitoring,early detection,as well as active diagnosis and treatment of HAI caused by this bacteria.
7.Study on the Effects and Mechanism of Different Solvent Extracts from Jujing Pills in Improving Retinal Injury in Aging Mice with Kidney Yang Deficiency
Lei YUAN ; Hongqua YU ; Lingxin HUANG ; Xin LI ; Xiaoning HUANG ; Shulan SU ; Sheng GUO ; Jinao DUAN ; Yue ZHU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(11):3224-3239
Objective Evaluate the effects of different solvent extracts from Jujing Pills on improving retinal damage in kidney Yang deficiency aging mice and explore the underlying mechanism.Methods A composite modeling method of subcutaneous injection of D-galactose and hind limb injection of hydrocortisone was used to establish a kidney Yang deficiency type aging mouse model,and various solvent extract of Jujing Pills were given for intervention treatment.The improvement effect of different solvent extracts of Jujing Pills on aging mice with kidney Yang deficiency was evaluated by observing physical signs,measuring serum oxidative stress marker levels,and cyclic nucleotide levels.Optical coherence tomography(OCT)was used to detect the condition of the mouse retina,HE staining was used to detect the degree of retinal cell damage,TUNEL staining was used to detect retinal cell apoptosis,assay kit was used to detect oxidative stress factor expression,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the expression of ciliary neurotrophic factor(CNTF),brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF),and nerve growth factor(NGF)in the mouse eyeball,and Western blotting(WB)was used to quantitatively analyze the expression levels of apoptosis and neurotrophic pathway related proteins in the mouse retina tissue.Results Compared with the control group,the model group mice showed slow weight gain,reduced activity,decreased expression of antioxidant factors such as superoxide dismutase(SOD)and glutathione(GSH)in serum(P<0.01),and decreased cAMP/cGMP ratio(P<0.01).Different solvent extracts of Jujing Pills significantly increased the expression of antioxidant factors such as SOD and GSH(P<0.05),reduced the production of oxidative product malondialdehyde(MDA)(P<0.01),and increased the cAMP/cGMP ratio(P<0.01);Significantly increased the retinal thickness of model mice(P<0.01),improved retinal damage and inhibited retinal cell apoptosis(P<0.01),and significantly downregulated the ratio expression levels of Cleaved Caspase-3 and Caspase-3(P<0.01);The expression of CNTF,BDNF,and NGF was upregulated by water extracted medicinal residue alcohol extract,water extracted alcohol sediment,and total extract(P<0.01).The phosphorylation levels of CREB and ERK in the eyeball were significantly upregulated by water extracted medicinal residue alcohol extract and total extract(P<0.05).Conclusion Different solvent extracts of Jujing Pills can exert different pharmacological effects on improving retinal damage in aging mice with kidney yang deficiency model.Its mechanism of action is related to improving retinal apoptosis caused by oxidative stress and increasing the expression of nutritional factors.
8.Evaluation of the Effect of Chinese Medicine Formula Kai-Xin-San Combined with Fluoxetine on Hippocampal Neural Stem Cells in Chronic Stress Induced Depression Model Mice
Lingxin HUANG ; Xin LI ; Lei YUAN ; Yun ZHU ; Xiaoning HUANG ; Xuan LI ; Huaqiang ZHAN ; Jinao DUAN ; Lejun LI ; Yue ZHU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(4):1035-1046
Objective To evaluate the effect of Kaixin San(KXS)combined with fluoxetine on hippocampal neural stem cells in mice with chronic stress stress and depression.Methods A mouse model of depression was constructed using the method of chronic unpredictable stress stress,and the highest dose of KXS water extract and fluoxetine for clinical application was given for 28 days,and behavioral tests were carried out.Nissl staining was used to detect the pathological status of hippocampal tissues in mice.The expression of TUNEL and Nestin in mouse hippocampus was determined by immunofluorescence.Western blotting was used to detect the expressions of apoptotic proteins cleaved caspase-3 and caspase-3,pyroptosis proteins GSDMD and cleaved caspase-1,as well as the expression of neural stem cell marker Nestin in the hippocampus,and the expression of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related proteins in the hippocampus.Results The combination of KXS extract and fluoxetine can significantly improve the depression-like behavior of model mice,and the effect is better than fluoxetine alone.The combination inhibited the activation of apoptosis and pyroptosis signaling pathways in the hippocampus when used alone with high-dose fluoxetine,significantly upregulated the expression of Nestin,and regulated the expression of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway protein.Conclusion The combination of KXS and high-dose fluoxetine can improve apoptosis and pyroptosis in the hippocampus of stress stress and depression model mice,and upregulate the expression of neural stem cell marker Nestin by regulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway,which may be a key link to improve the antidepressant effect of the combination drug.
9.Chinese experts' consensus on principles of preoperative hair removal
Yiping MAO ; Jun ZHENG ; Lei LI ; Deyan YANG ; Bing ZHANG ; Lei YANG ; Wang JIA ; Peng KANG ; Hui JIAO ; Yun YANG ; Qi QI ; Shiqing FENG ; Xiao LONG ; Yuewei ZHANG ; Xiaohui WANG ; Lize WANG ; Yuan WEI ; Jichao ZHOU ; Minghui MAO ; Pengju XIN ; Hongyu TAN ; Dahong ZHANG ; Lianxin LIU ; Lei TAO ; Xietong WANG ; Xiaoning YUAN ; Mang CAI ; Li MU ; Fang DU ; Rongzhu CHEN ; Fengmao ZHAO ; Jiuzuo HUANG ; Mingzi ZHANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Baoguo WANG ; Kun WANG ; Fang LUO ; Jinhua ZHANG ; Nong HE ; Ling LYU ; Zhiyong ZONG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(10):1441-1449
To formulate an expert consensus on the principles of preoperative hair removal and provide scientific guidance for standardized removal of hair before surgical procedures so as to reduce the incidence of surgical site infections.METHODS Led by the Hospital Management Institute of National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China,this consensus was reached with the joint efforts from the expects of relevant fields such as surgeries,interventional therapies,nursing,and infection prevention and control.The consensus facilitates the classification and evaluation of literatures by following the evidence grade formulated by Oxford Evidence-based Medicine Center and focuses on the association of preoperative hair removal with surgical site infection,it reaches the evidence grade of expert consensus and recommendation intensity by integrating with discussions on meetings and clinical experience of the expects from relevant fields.RESULTS A total of 6 items of consensus were reached by summarizing the latest evidence on the aspects including the indications for preoperative hair removal,tools,range,timing and places.CONCLUSION The consensus,to some extent,make supplements to and complete the exiting regulations and standards.It provides guidance for the medical institutions to carry out the preoperative hair removal.
10.Septicemia caused by Bacillus cereus in premature low birth weight in-fants:3 cases report and literature review
Pei LI ; Xinmao ZHAO ; Rui LI ; Qing YANG ; Xiaoning YUAN ; Huizhi ZHANG ; Yan XING
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(2):258-263
Objective To summarize the characteristics and sources of infection risk of Bacillus cereus(B.cereus)septicemia in low birth weight(LBW)infants,and provide reference for infection prevention and control.Methods Characteristics of 3 LBW infants with B.cereus septicemia were reported and analyzed,relevant literatures were searched for systematically summarizing the characteristics and sources of infection risk of B.cereus septicemia in infants.Results Among 3 LBW infants reported in this paper,2 died and 1 was cured.No clear infection source was found in the environment through object surface sampling analysis.A total of 43 cases were reported in the pre-vious literatures,41 cases had reported on survival status,the mortality was 36.6%.The main risk factors for in-fection were auxiliary ventilation,umbilical vein catheterization or central vein catheterization and enteral feeding.In the reported 3 cases with clear sources of infection,the pathogens came from mother's milk,decoration area,sur-face of infant incubator and ultrasonic probe.Conclusion Premature LBW infants with B.cereus septicemia have high mortality and poor prognosis,which is a healthcare-associated infectious disease seriously threatening the life and health of LBW infants.Neonatal intensive care unit(NICU)and relevant departments of healthcare-associated infection(HAI)management need to pay attention to the prevention,monitoring,early detection,as well as active diagnosis and treatment of HAI caused by this bacteria.

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