1.Integrating Transcriptomics and 3D Organoids to Investigate Mechanism of Periplaneta americana Extract Against Lung Adenocarcinoma
Qiong MA ; Chunxia HUANG ; Jiawei HE ; Yuting BAI ; Xingyue LIU ; Yuxuan XIONG ; Yang ZHONG ; Hengzhou LAI ; Yuling JIANG ; Xueke LI ; Qian WANG ; Yifeng REN ; Xi FU ; Funeng GENG ; Taoqing WU ; Ping XIAO ; Fengming YOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(11):124-132
ObjectiveTo evaluate the antitumor activity of Periplaneta americana extract(PAE) against human-derived lung adenocarcinoma organoids(LUAD-PDOs) and to elucidate its potential mechanism based on transcriptomics. MethodsFresh tumor and adjacent normal tissues from patients with LUAD were collected to construct LUAD-PDOs and normal lung organoid(Nor-PDOs) models using 3D organoid culture technology. The effective intervention concentration of PAE was determined using the cell counting kit-8(CCK-8) assay. Experimental groups included the model group(LUAD-PDOs), normal group, model administration group(LUAD-PDOs+PAE), and normal administration group(Nor-PDOs+PAE). Hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used to observe the pathological structures of PDOs, immunohistochemistry(IHC) was performed to detect the expressions of the proliferation marker Ki-67 and lung adenocarcinoma differentiation markers cytokeratin-7(CK-7) and Napsin A, TUNEL staining was applied to detect cell apoptosis. RNA sequencing(RNA-Seq) was conducted to identify differentially expressed genes(DEGs), followed by Gene Ontology(GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG), and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis(GSEA), alongside protein-protein interaction(PPI) network analysis to screen core mechanisms. Finally, key targets were validated by integrating external database analysis with immunofluorescence(IF). ResultsNor-PDOs and LUAD-PDOs that highly recapitulated the pathological characteristics of the primary tissues were successfully established. The CCK-8 assay determined that the effective intervention concentration of PAE was 16 g·L-1. Morphological observation showed that Nor-PDOs exhibited lumen-forming structures, whereas LUAD-PDOs displayed dense, solid structures. CCK-8 and TUNEL assays revealed that, compared with the model group, PAE intervention inhibited the proliferation of LUAD-PDOs and promoted apoptosis in LUAD cells, while showing no significant effect on the viability of Nor-PDOs. Transcriptomic analysis identified 719 DEGs that were significantly reversed after PAE intervention(347 up-regulated and 372 down-regulated)(P<0.05). GO enrichment analysis indicated that DEGs in the model administration group were significantly enriched in biological processes related to cell cycle regulation compared to the model group. KEGG pathway analysis revealed that PAE affected pathways related to proliferation and metabolism, including pathways in cancer and the p53 signaling pathway. GSEA further confirmed that PAE significantly enhanced the activity of the p53 signaling pathway(P<0.05). PPI network analysis indicated that breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein(BRCA1) and checkpoint kinase 1(CHEK1) were the core down-regulated targets in the p53 pathway. IF verified the high expression of BRCA1 and CHEK1 in LUAD-PDOs and their significant downregulation after PAE intervention(P<0.05). Furthermore, survival analysis based on The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA) database indicated that low expression of BRCA1 and CHEK1 was significantly associated with prolonged overall survival in patients with LUAD(P<0.05). ConclusionPAE effectively inhibits proliferation of LUAD-PDOs and promotes their apoptosis, its anti-tumor mechanism is potentially associated with the activation of the p53 signaling pathway, with BRCA1 and CHEK1 genes likely serving as key downstream targets for the effects of PAE.
2.Analysis on the Adaptability of Health Resource Allocation and Economic Development Level in Sichuan Province
Yang CHEN ; Yuqing GONG ; Xinmei YANG ; Li CHEN ; Xingyue ZHU
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(3):66-72
Objective:To explore the adaptability of health resources allocation and the economic development level in Sichuan Province and its influencing factors,so as to provide reference and suggestions for optimizing health resources allocation.Methods:Based on the panel data of 21 cities(states)in Sichuan Province,it analyzes the adaptability of health resources allocation and economic development in Sichuan Province from 2017 to 2021 and its influencing factors through entropy method,coupling coordination model and grey relational model.Results:From 2017 to 2021,the allocation level of health resources in most areas of Sichuan Province showed a gradual upward trend,but the rising speed was obviously lower than the growth rate of economic development;In 2021,the adaptability between the allocation of health resources and the level of economic development in most parts of Sichuan Province is still in a low coordination stage.Conclusion:Different regions should adopt differentiated development strategies based on their actual geographical conditions,optimize the allocation of health resources according to local conditions,and promote the coordinated development of health resource allocation and economic level.
3.Research progress in application of dissolvable microneedles in delivery of vaccine
Bin WANG ; Dayang ZOU ; Kehui WANG ; Xianhuang LI ; Linhao LI ; Renhui ZHOU ; Xingyue DU ; Wei LIU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(21):3344-3348
Dissolvable microneedles(DMNs)offer significant advantages for vaccine delivery,including pain relief,saving drug dose,no contamination of sharp instruments and autonomous operation.The review introduces the materials,fabri-cation processes and physical characteristics of DMNs,focusing on its application in delivering various vaccines,such as influenza vaccines,COVID-19 vaccines,viral hepatitis vaccines and the measles-rubella vaccine.Current research dem-onstrates that DMNs provide significant advantages in enhancing vaccine immunogenicity,boosting vaccine stability and reducing vaccination costs.Yet,challenges confronting the development of DMNs remain in terms of unclear material me-tabolism,skin safety,difficulties in large-scale production and lack of quality standards and regulations.With the continu-ous progress of microneedle technique and constant improvement of policies and regulations,DMNs are expected to play an important role in boosting the convenience of vaccination and raising the coverage rate of vaccination,thereby making significant contributions to human health undertakings.
4.Study on the application effect of personalized osteotomy guide plate in high tibial osteotomy for knee osteoarthritis
Chao QI ; Xiaoming LI ; Donghui GUO ; Qiuling SHI ; Yunchao ZHAO ; Jun DONG ; Zhengxin MENG ; Xingyue WANG
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(4):360-364
Objective To explore the application effect of personalized osteotomy guide plate in high tibial osteotomy for patients with knee osteoarthritis(KOA).Methods A total of 99 patients with KOA who underwent open wedge high tibial osteotomy(OWHTO)in our hospital from January 2022 to January 2023 were selected and randomly divided into a study group(50 cases)and a control group(49 cases)using a random number table method.The control group received traditional medial OWHTO treatment,and the study group received a combination of medial OWHTO and personalized osteotomy guide plate treatment.The indexes of operation and postoperative rehabilitation,serum inflammatory stress factor[C-reactive protein(CRP),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),cortisol(Cor),adrenocorticotropin(ACTH)],anatomical structure of knee joint[tibial plateau posterior Angle(PTSA),proximal medial tibial Angle(MPT A),hip knee ankle Angle(HKA)],knee function,ACL shape and function,postoperative complications were compared between the two groups.Results The amount of bleeding,the number of intraoperative fluoroscopy,and the postoperative drainage volume in the study group were(138.69±24.03)ml,(4.83±1.07)times,and(228.95±38.72)ml,respectively,which were all less than those in the control group(154.28±27.16)ml,(7.15±1.14)times,and(271.61±42.19)ml.In the study group,the operation time,incision length,and hospitalization time were(40.96±7.28)min,(8.96±0.85)cm,and(10.73±2.05)d,respectively,which were all shorter than those in the control group[(52.31±10.12)min,(9.51±1.03)cm,and(12.16±2.37)d],with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).The levels of serum CRP,TNF-α,Cor,and ACTH in the study group on the 3rd day after the operation were(31.36±4.68)mg/L,(26.71±3.84)ng/ml,(241.28±27.45)ng/ml,and(18.65±3.01)pmol/L,respectively,which were lower than those in the control group[(35.07±5.16)mg/L,(30.29±4.15)ng/ml,(279.65±30.12)ng/ml,and(21.73±3.28)pmol/L,respectively],and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The Hospital for Special Surgery(HSS)knee score and Knee Society Score(KSS)of the study group at 12 months after surgery were(81.24±6.85)points and(78.26±6.14)points,respectively,which were higher than those of the control group[(78.08±6.42)points and(75.53±5.82)points,respectively],with statistically significant differences(P<0.05);at the 12th month after surgery,the width of the ACL body in the study group was(5.68±0.71)mm,which was greater than that in the control group[(5.12±0.64)mm].The amount of anterior tibial displacement was(5.81±0.43)mm,which was smaller than that in the control group(6.19±0.41)mm,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05);the incidence of postoperative complications in the study group was 4.00%,which was lower than that in the control group(18.37%),and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion The combined treatment of medial OWHTO and personalized osteotomy guide plate can reduce surgical trauma in patients with KOA,lower the incidence of complications,facilitate patient recovery,while maintaining the morphology and function of the ACL,and improving prognosis.
5.Research Progress on New Drugs for Thrombosis Prevention and Treatment Based on Coagulation Factor Ⅺ
Yang LEI ; Yuan BIAN ; Jianting LIAO ; Gang LI ; Liuyun WU ; Xingyue ZHENG ; Lian LI ; Lizhu HAN ; Qinan YIN
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(3):452-458
Anticoagulants are widely used in the prevention and treatment of thromboembolism.Existing anticoagulants share the common feature of antagonizing or blocking critical steps in the coagulation cascade,which also increases the risk of bleeding.Studies have indicated that factor Ⅺ inhibitors represent a potential therapeutic option for balancing thrombosis and bleeding risks.In recent years,various factor Ⅺ inhibitors,including antisense oligonucleotides(ASOs),monoclonal antibodies,synthetic small molecules,natural peptides,and aptamers,have been extensively researched as potentially exploitable anticoagu-lants.Research findings also suggest that factor Ⅺ inhibitors can reduce bleeding risks while ensuring anticoagulant efficacy,ex-hibiting potential for thrombosis prevention and treatment in patient populations such as those with end-stage renal disease,non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke,and acute coronary syndrome.This article reviewed the mechanisms of action,drug classes,pharma-cological characteristics,and clinical research progress of factor Ⅺ inhibitors,aiming to provide insights into the development of new anticoagulants and clinical anticoagulant therapies.
6.Value of early maternal serological indicators in predicting delivery of full-term small-for-gestational-age infants
Xiaochun CHEN ; Tao SU ; Xingyue ZHAI ; Qiaozhen CUI ; Li YANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(10):121-124
Objective To investigate the value of early maternal serological indicators in predic-ting the delivery of full-term small-for-gestational-age(SGA)infants.Methods The clinical data of pregnant women who delivered at Beijing Tongzhou District Maternal and Child Health Hospital from August 2023 to August 2024 were analyzed.A total of 180 pregnant women who delivered full-term SGA infants were included in case group,and 180 pregnant women who delivered full-term appropri-ate-for-gestational-age(AGA)infants during the same period were included in control group.The levels of serum pregnancy-associated plasma protein A(PAPP-A),placenta growth factor(PLGF),and soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1(sFlt-1)in the first trimester(11 to 13 weeks+6 days of ges-tation)of the two groups were compared.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were used to analyze the predictive value of early maternal serological indicators for the delivery of full-term SGA infants.Results The levels of serum PAPP-A and PLGF in the first trimester of the case group were lower than those in the control group,while the level of sFlt-1 was higher(P<0.05).The area un-der the ROC curve(AUC)for the combined detection of serum PAPP-A,PLGF,and sFlt-1 levels in the first trimester in predicting the delivery of full-term SGA infants was 0.823,which was higher than the AUCs for detection of each indicator(0.738,0.720,0.724)(P<0.05).Conclusion The detection of early maternal PAPP-A,PLGF,and sFlt-1 levels can reflect the fetal growth status in utero.The combined detection of these three indicators has a higher predictive value for the delivery of full-term SGA infants by pregnant women,which is helpful for clinicians to take intervention measures in advance.
7.Analysis of MMPI results in patients with anxious depression or non-anxious depression
Dandan CHENG ; Su HONG ; Xingyue CHEN ; Bing HU ; Xiaying LI ; Bingyang ZHA ; Ziyi YUAN ; Li KUANG
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(1):52-56
Objective To investigate the differences in personality traits between the patients with anx-ious depression(AND)and non-anxious depression(NAD)in order to provide the possible basis for early find of the patients with AND.Methods A total of 572 adult patients with depression visiting in the psychiatric outpatient department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from January 2022 to December 2022 were selected to conduct the questionnaire survey.General demographic questionnaire,Self-rating Depression Scale(SDS),Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale(GAD-7)and Minnesota Multiphasic Per-sonality Inventory(MMPI)were collected and analyzed.The patients with GAD-7 total score ≥5 points served as the AND group(n=499)and those with GAD total score<5 points served as the NAD group(n=73).The correlation between the general demographic questionnaire,SDS and GAD-7 with MMPI was ana-lyzed.Results There were statistically significant differences in the place of residence,number of children in a family,education years,MMPI total score and high score proportions of psychopathy,athopia,hysteria,depres-sion,hypochondriasis,paranoea,schizophrenia,social introversion and hypomania dimensions between the two groups(P<0.05).The SDS and GAD-7 scores in the AND group were higher than those in the NAD group(P<0.05).The MMPI total score,athopia,hysteria,depression,hypochondriasis,paranoea,schizophrenia,so-cial introversion and hypomania were positively correlated with SDS and GAD-7(P<0.05).Conclusion The patients with depression accompanied by anxiety symptom could be early identified by the MMPI testing results.
8.Small-molecule probes based on natural products: Elucidation of drug-target mechanisms in stroke.
Xingyue JIN ; Suyi LIU ; Shujing CHEN ; Rui HAN ; Xingyi SUN ; Mingyan WEI ; Yanxu CHANG ; Lin LI ; Han ZHANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(11):101290-101290
Natural products (NPs) are an important source of new drugs for the treatment of stroke. Identifying cellular targets for bioactive molecules is a major challenge and critical issue in the development of new drugs for stroke. Small-molecule probes play a unique role in target discovery. However, drawbacks to these probes include non-specificity, unstable activity, and difficulty in synthesis. Small-molecule probes based on NPs at least partially compensate for these shortcomings. NPs feature rich chemical and structural diversity, biocompatibility, and unique biological activities. These features could be exploited to provide new ideas and tools for target discovery. Small-molecule probes based on NPs provide a precise and direct search for interacting protein targets of NPs-active small molecules. This review explores the properties of small-molecule probes based on NPs and their applications in mechanistic studies of stroke and other diseases. We hope that this review will bring new perspectives to the mechanistic study of NPs-active small molecules and accelerate the translation of these ingredients into drug candidates for the treatment of stroke.
9.Exploration on the Acupoint Selection Law of Post-Stroke Respiratory Dysfunction Based on Data Mining with R Language
Wenyan WU ; Yike CHEN ; Wanshan LI ; Xingyue LEI ; Tong LIU ; Weichuan KUANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(11):48-55
Objective To investigate the acupoint selection law in acupuncture therapy for post-stroke respiratory dysfunction through data mining techniques with R language;To provide references for acupoint selection of clinical acupuncture practice for this disease.Methods Clinical research literature about acupuncture therapy for post-stroke respiratory dysfunction was retrieved from CNKI,Wanfang Data,VIP,CBM,PubMed,Cochrane Library,Web of Science and Embase from the establishment of the databases to February 20,2025.An acupuncture prescription database was established using Excel 2021.R 4.4.3 was used to analyze acupoint application frequency,meridian tropism,regional distribution and specific acupoints,and clustering analysis and association rule analysis were performed.Results Totally 123 articles were obtained,including 123 acupuncture prescriptions,involving 110 acupoints with a total application frequency of 723 times.High-frequency acupoints included Feishu(BL13),Hegu(LI4),Zusanli(ST36)and Fengchi(GB20),etc.The most frequently used meridians were the Bladder Meridian,Ren Meridian,Lung Meridian and Stomach Meridian.Acupoints were predominantly distributed in the head,neck and back regions,with crossing acupoints being the most commonly employed specific acupoints.Clustering analysis identified five meaningful acupoint combinations.The acupoint pair"Feishu(BL13)-Pishu(BL20)"demonstrated the strongest association.Conclusion Acupuncture treatment for post-stroke respiratory dysfunction follows the principle of strengthening the spleen to resolve phlegm and ventilating lung qi.The core acupoint combination is Feishu(BL13)-Pishu(BL20),with additional a acupoints adjusted based on syndrome differentiation to optimize therapeutic efficacy.
10.Improved YOLOv5s based method for immunohistochemically positive cell counting
Xingyue CHEN ; Ziyan JIA ; Qing LI ; Dachuan ZHANG ; Lingjiao PAN ; Dawei SHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2025;42(2):167-174
Objective To propose a novel method for immunohistochemically positive cell counting based on the improved YOLOv5s.Methods Regarding the small target characteristics of positive cells,a small target detection layer was added to refine feature extraction.Then,a bidirectional weighted feature pyramid network was used to replace path aggregation network(PANet)in the neck network for realizing multi-scale feature fusion.Additionally,the method used coordinate attention mechanism to make the model pay more attention to small target characteristics,and replaced the original GIoU with EIoU loss function for enhancing the detection performance.Results The model was trained on the self-built immunohistochemical image dataset.The average accuracy of the improved model was 89.3%,which was 4.0%higher than the original model and surpassed mainstream target detection models.The 5-year survival prediction model constructed with the method achieved an average accuracy of 76.8%and an average area under the curve of 0.81,demonstrating its superior prediction ability.Conclusion The proposed model can quickly detect the number of immunohistochemically positive cells and effectively assist doctors in survival prediction.

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