1.Analysis of miR-744-5p and PELI3 levels in conjunctival epithelial cells correlated with sex hormones and inflammatory factors in perimenopausal dry eye patients
Li YAN ; Jian LIU ; Xiuping ZHANG
International Eye Science 2025;25(3):465-468
AIM:To detect the expression levels of miR-744-5p and E3 ubiquitin protein ligase(PELI3)in conjunctival epithelial cells of perimenopausal patients with dry eye, and analyze their correlation with sex hormone level, inflammatory factor level and tear secretion function.METHODS: A total of 60 perimenopausal patients with dry eye admitted to our hospital from February 2020 to February 2022 were selected as the observation group, in addition, 60 perimenopausal subjects with no abnormal eye examination were included as a control group. The tear film break-up time(BUT), Schirmer I test(SⅠt)and corneal fluorescein staining(FL)scores of perimenopausal patients with dry eye were collected. The conjunctival epithelial cells of the two groups were obtained by impression cytology, the expression level of miR-744-5p was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR), the PELI3 levels of conjunctival epithelial cells and serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone(FSH), estradiol(E2), luteinizing hormone(LH), interleukin-1(IL-1), interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; correlation analysis was conducted by Pearson and Spearman methods.RESULTS: The expression level of miR-744-5p in conjunctival epithelial cells of patients in the observation group was higher than that in the control group, and the expression level of PELI3 was lower than that in the control group(all P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the expression levels of FSH, IL-1, IL-6 and TNF-α in serum of patients increased in the observation group, and the expression levels of E2 and LH in serum decreased(all P<0.05). Correlation analysis showed that miR-744-5p was negatively correlated with PELI3 in conjunctival epithelial cells of perimenopausal dry eye patients(r=-0.476, P<0.01); miR-744-5p was negatively correlated with LH, E2, BUT and SⅠt(all P<0.05), while it was positively correlated with FSH, IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α and FL scores(all P<0.05); PELI3 was negatively correlated with FSH, IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α and FL scores, while it was positively correlated with E2, BUT and SⅠt(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION: The level of miR-744-5p increased and PELI3 decreased in conjunctival epithelial cells of perimenopausal patients with dry eye. PELI3 and miR-744-5p were closely related to the sex hormones level, inflammatory factor level and the function of tear secretion in perimenopausal patients with dry eye.
2.Analysis of miR-744-5p and PELI3 levels in conjunctival epithelial cells correlated with sex hormones and inflammatory factors in perimenopausal dry eye patients
Li YAN ; Jian LIU ; Xiuping ZHANG
International Eye Science 2025;25(3):465-468
AIM:To detect the expression levels of miR-744-5p and E3 ubiquitin protein ligase(PELI3)in conjunctival epithelial cells of perimenopausal patients with dry eye, and analyze their correlation with sex hormone level, inflammatory factor level and tear secretion function.METHODS: A total of 60 perimenopausal patients with dry eye admitted to our hospital from February 2020 to February 2022 were selected as the observation group, in addition, 60 perimenopausal subjects with no abnormal eye examination were included as a control group. The tear film break-up time(BUT), Schirmer I test(SⅠt)and corneal fluorescein staining(FL)scores of perimenopausal patients with dry eye were collected. The conjunctival epithelial cells of the two groups were obtained by impression cytology, the expression level of miR-744-5p was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR), the PELI3 levels of conjunctival epithelial cells and serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone(FSH), estradiol(E2), luteinizing hormone(LH), interleukin-1(IL-1), interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; correlation analysis was conducted by Pearson and Spearman methods.RESULTS: The expression level of miR-744-5p in conjunctival epithelial cells of patients in the observation group was higher than that in the control group, and the expression level of PELI3 was lower than that in the control group(all P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the expression levels of FSH, IL-1, IL-6 and TNF-α in serum of patients increased in the observation group, and the expression levels of E2 and LH in serum decreased(all P<0.05). Correlation analysis showed that miR-744-5p was negatively correlated with PELI3 in conjunctival epithelial cells of perimenopausal dry eye patients(r=-0.476, P<0.01); miR-744-5p was negatively correlated with LH, E2, BUT and SⅠt(all P<0.05), while it was positively correlated with FSH, IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α and FL scores(all P<0.05); PELI3 was negatively correlated with FSH, IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α and FL scores, while it was positively correlated with E2, BUT and SⅠt(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION: The level of miR-744-5p increased and PELI3 decreased in conjunctival epithelial cells of perimenopausal patients with dry eye. PELI3 and miR-744-5p were closely related to the sex hormones level, inflammatory factor level and the function of tear secretion in perimenopausal patients with dry eye.
3.Huatan Qushi formula alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease via PI3K/Akt signaling and gut microbiota modulation
Xiuping Zhang ; Linghui Zhu ; Jinchen Ma ; Yi Zheng ; Xuejing Yang ; Lingling Yang ; Yang Dong ; Yan Zhang ; Baoxing Liu ; Lingru Li
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2024;11(4):443-455
Objective:
To provide the mechanism-based pharmacotherapy of the Huatan Qushi formula (HTQS formula), for the health management and treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Methods:
A rat model of NAFLD was employed to examine the efficacy and safety of the HTQS formula. In vivo active components and potential mechanisms of the HTQS formula were identified using UPLC‒MS/MS combined with network pharmacology. The influence of the HTQS formula on the dominating proteins in PI3K/Akt pathway was validated in vivo using western blot. Finally, 16S rRNA sequencing of the gut microbiome was conducted followed by targeted metabolomics detecting fecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and bile acids to determine the impact of the HTQS formula on gut microbiota.
Results:
The HTQS formula reduced weight gain and hepatic steatosis in NAFLD rats and decreased serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides, blood glucose, and insulin resistance (IR) without causing liver or kidney injury. We detected 28 components using UPLC‒MS/MS and identified 439 shared targets between NAFLD and the HTQS formula. Primarily, we focused on the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway based on protein‒protein interaction network analysis. We validated that the HTQS formula inhibited liver steatosis and inflammation by increasing the phosphorylation levels of PI3K, AKT, P27, GSK3β in the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. 16S rRNA sequencing revealed that the HTQS formula reduced the abundance of the genus Family_XIII_AD3011_group, which was positively correlated with IR and taurodeoxycholic acid. In addition, Lachnospiraceae_UCG_010 inversely correlated with TC and five bile acids, which could be essential to the therapeutic effect of the HTQS formula against NAFLD.
Conclusions
The HTQS formula proved to be an effective pharmacotherapy for NAFLD without causing liver or kidney injury. Multiple potent components of the HTQS formula could alleviate liver steatosis and lipid metabolism disorder by modulating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and restoring gut microbiota composition.
4. Application of low molecular weight heparin plus low dose aspirin in preventing twin pregnancy with preeclampsia high risk factors
Yan HUO ; Pingyun WANG ; Xiuping ZHANG ; Nan WANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2020;27(1):43-46
Objective:
To explore the clinical value of low molecular weight heparin(LMWH) plus low dose aspirin(LDA) in preventing twin pregnancy with preeclampsia high risk factors.
Methods:
From January 2013 to December 2017, the twin pregnancy cases with preeclampsia high risk factors who were diagnosed in Shanxi Rongjun Hospital were randomly divided into two groups according to the order of the treatment.The observation group(
5.Neglect and associated factors among preschool children in two-child families in southwest Shandong Province
LI Nan, FEI Zhonghua, LIANG Yan, MA Hongmei, DONG Liren, WANG Juan, HAO Xiuping.
Chinese Journal of School Health 2019;40(9):1330-1332
Objective:
To investigate neglect among preschool children in two-child families in southwest Shandong Province, and to provide reference is for improving nursing parenting quality of two-child families.
Methods:
A questionnaire survey was conducted among 2 646 parents of two-child families and 2 074 parents of one-child families from 16 kindergartens in southwest Shandong Province.
Results:
The total neglect rate of two-child family preschool children in southwest Shandong Province was 27.37%, and the degree score of neglect was(40.15±5.51). The physical neglect rate(10.39%), emotional neglect rate(40.15±5.51), total neglect (38.15±4.88) and emotional neglect (46.12±6.91) of boys were higher than those of girls, and the difference was statistically significant(χ2/t=4.57, 6.65, 4.58, 4.72, P<0.05); No significant frequencies were found in total neglect rate, total neglect, neglect rate and neglect at all levels among all age groups(P>0.05); Among preschool children with siblings aged 7-<13, ≥13, total neglect rate(30.44%, 32.77%), emotional neglect rate(10.20%,12.00%), total neglect degree (44.71±5.98, 45.33±5.20) and emotional neglect degree (45.95±7.12, 48.86±4.97) of preschool children in two-child families have higher than those in onechild families, and the differences were of statistical significance(χ2/t=31.10, 4.55, 27.92, 24.13, 19.83, P<0.05); the total neglect rate(27.37%), emotional neglect rate(23.47%), emotional neglect (43.68±6.83) of twochild families and the total neglect (40.15±5.51) were higher than those of one-child families, and the differences were of statistical significance(χ2/t=4.98, 4.96, 3.76, 8.53, P<0.05). The age of siblings(OR=0.58), the education level of mothers(OR=0.64), and the main executor of family education (OR=1.54) were main factors to influence the child neglect of preschool children in two-child families(P<0.05).
Conclusion
Neglect of preschool children in two-child families is higher than that in one-child families in southwest Shandong, especially among those preschool boys and preschool children whose siblings were of school age.
6.Correlation Analysis of ADPRT rs1136410 Polymorphism with the Occurrence of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer in Han Nationa- lity from Northern Jiangsu
Weiping HE ; Huaixue JI ; Shuqun HU ; Jingran CAI ; Huizhuo TANG ; Dongsheng PEI ; Xiuping DU ; Yan WANG
China Pharmacy 2019;30(16):2258-2262
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the correlation of ADPRT rs1136410 polymorphism with the occurrence of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in Han nationality from northern Jiangsu. METHODS: A total of 283 patients with primary NSCLC of Han nationality in Northern Jiangsu were selected from the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University during Nov. 2015-Dec. 2018 as NSCLC group. A total of 210 healthy subjects underwent physical examination were included in control group. PCR-RFLP was utilized to determine the genotypes at ADPRT rs1136410 locus. Logistic regression model was used to evaluate the effect of polymorphism and its interaction with smoking on the occurrence of NSCLC. RESULTS: There was no statistical significance in age and gender between 2 groups (P>0.05). The proportion of smoker in NSCLC group was significantly higher than control group (P<0.05). TT, TC and CC genotypes were detected at rs1136410 locus of ADPRT gene. The frequency of TT, TC and CC genotype were 41.9%,44.8% and 13.3%, and those of allele T and C were 64.3% and 35.7% in control group. The frequency of TT, TC and CC genotype were 21.6%, 50.2% and 28.2%, and those of allele T and C were 46.6% and 53.4% in NSCLC group, respectively. The frequencies of genotypes in 2 groups were in accordance with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (P>0.05), while there was significant difference in genotype and allele frequencies between 2 groups (P<0.05). Compared with TT genotype, the risk of NSCLC in individuals carrying TC and CC genotypes raised by 1.179, 3.122 folds [ORTC=2.179, 95%CI (1.435, 3.309), P<0.05; ORCC=4.122,95%CI(2.401,7.075),P<0.05]. Compared with individuals carrying TT genotype, the risk of NSCLC occurrence in non-smokers carrying TC and CC genotypes increased by 0.371, 1.328 fold [ORTC=1.371,95%CI (0.927,3.428),P<0.05; ORCC=2.328,95%CI (1.249,4.622),P<0.05]; and the risk of NSCLC occurrence in smokers carrying TC and CC genotypes increased by 0.928, 2.182 folds [ORTC=1.928,95%CI (1.257,2.957), P<0.05;ORCC=3.182,95%CI (1.760,5.754), P<0.05]. CONCLUSIONS: The rs1136410 locus mutant genotype of ADPRT gene is the risk factor of NSCLC in Han nationality from Northern Jiangsu, and smoking raises this risk of NSCLC occurrence in individuals with mutation genotypes of ADPRT rs1136410.
7.Nursing intervention based on Ramsay sedation score in continuous renal replacement therapy of children
Lijuan ZHU ; Yan ZHAO ; Ying ZHU ; Xiuping JIN ; Cuiyun ZHANG ; Daliang XU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2019;25(17):2116-2119
Objective? To investigate the effects of Ramsay sedation score on the nursing intervention for children undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT). Methods? By retrospective non-random sampling, a total of 30 children treated with CRRT in Anhui Children's Hospital from January 2016 to May 2017 were assigned into the control group and nursed according to the standard operating procedures of CRRT for children. Another 30 children treated with CRRT from June 2017 to September 2018 were put into the observation group and the Ramsay sedation score was applied to adjust the sedation administration plan according to the results and doctors' prescriptions, and nursing intervention was given at the early stage of agitation. Machine alarm, complications and adverse events were compared between the two groups. Results? After nursing intervention with Ramsay sedation score, the incidence of complications including machine alarm (1 time), failed bloodletting (1 time), bleeding at catheter puncture point (4 cases) and unplanned accidental termination of treatment (1 time) in the observation group were lower than those in the control group with statistical significance (P<0.05). Conclusions? Ramsay sedation score is simple and practical to apply and it is convenient for pediatric blood purification specialized nurses to evaluate its function. It can effectively reduce incidences of CRRT machine alarm, complications and adverse events.
8.Correlation Analysis of XRCC1 rs25487 Polymorphism with the Occurrence of Lung Cancer
Yu MU ; Huaixue JI ; Shuqun HU ; Xing GAO ; Xiuping DU ; Weiping HE ; Rumeng WU ; Yan WANG
China Pharmacy 2018;29(12):1648-1651
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the correlation of XRCC1 rs25487 polymorphism with the occurrence of lung cancer. METHODS:A total of 208 patients with primary lung cancer of Han nationality in Northern Jiangsu selected from the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University during Sept. 2015-Jul. 2016 were included in lung cancer group. A total of 214 healthy volunteers of the hospital underwent physical examination were included in control group. PCR-RFLP was used to detect the genotypes at XRCC1 rs25487 locus,and Logistic regression model was used to evaluate the correlation of genotypes with the occurrence of lung cancer. RESULTS:There was no statistical significance in the distribution of age and gender between 2 groups (P>0.05). The proportion of smoker in lung cancer group was significantly higher than control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). AA,AG and GG genotypes were detected at rs25487 locus of XRCC1 gene. The frequency of AA,AG and GG genotype were 43.5%,41.1%and 15.4% in control group and 28.8%,48.6% and 22.6% in lung cancer group,respectively. The frequencies of genotypes in 2 groups were in line with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium(P>0.05),but there was statistical significance in genotype distribution between 2 groups(P<0.05). Compared with AA genotype,the risk of lung cancer in individuals carrying AG genotype increased by 2.265 fold [OR=2.265,95%CI(1.299,3.950),P=0.040;after corrected with gender,age and smoking history OR=2.309,95%CI(1.274, 4.185),P=0.006],with statistical significance. The risk of lung cancer in individuals carrying GG genotype increased by 1.310 fold [OR=1.310,95%CI(0.771,2.228),P=0.318;after corrected OR=1.429,95%CI(0.811,2.518),P=0.217],without statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS:rs25487 locus mutant heterozy-gosity of XRCC1 gene is risk factor of lung cancer in Han nationality from Northern Jiangsu,and smoking can increase the risk of lung cancer.
9.Analysis of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Gene Mutation in 274 Cases of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Yan WANG ; Rumeng WU ; Xiaobing XIA ; Xiuping DU ; Huaixue JI
China Pharmacy 2018;29(20):2817-2821
OBJECTIVE:To study the gene mutation status of epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)patients and its relationship with clinical indexes,and to provide reference for individualized administration of EGFR-TKI in NSCLC patients. METHODS:Totally of 274 NSCLC patients from the northern of Jiangsu area were selected from our hospital during Jan. 2015-Dec. 2017. Mutation status of EGFR gene in lung tissue was determined by amplification refractory mutation system (ARMS)-TaqMan PCR assay. The relationship of EGFR gene mutation with clinical indexes as gender,age, smoking status, staging, tumor differentiation and pathological type were analyzed retrospectively. Compared with related literatures,the regional differences of EGFR gene mutation were analyzed. RESULTS:Among 274 NSCLC patients,112 patients suffered from EGFR gene mutation with total mutation rate of 40.88%. There were 50,57,3,2 cases of exon 19,exon 21,exon 20 and exon 19+21 mutation,and the types of EGFR gene mutation were delE746-A750,L858R and insH773-V774H,etc. The mutation rates of EGFR gene exon 19,exon 21 in non-smoking,early,well-differentiated and adenocarcinoma patients were 52.50%,47.24%,46.36% and 45.00%,which were significantly higher than smoking (28.57%),advanced (27.03%), poor-differentiated(31.71%)and squamous cell carcinoma(27.66%)patients,with statistical significance(P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in mutation rates of EGFR gene exon 19 and exon 21 between male and female,≥65 year-old and <65 year-old patients (P>0.05). EGFR mutation rate of NSCLC subjects from the northern of Jiangsu area was significantly higher than Shanghai area(P<0.05);there was no statistical significance compared with Yunnan area(P>0.05)but mutation types were different. CONCLUSIONS:There is the highest EGFR gene mutation rate in its exon 21,lesser in exon 19,rare in exon 20 and exon 19+21 among NSCLC patients from the Northern of Jiangsu area. There are obvious regional differences. The mutation rate of EGFR gene mutation exon 19 and exon 21 are associated with smoking status,staging,tumor differentiation and pathological type of NSCLC patients. The non-smoking, early stage, well-differentiated and adenocarcinoma patients are more likely to benefit from EGFR-TKI targeted therapy.
10.Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of respiratory human parainfluenza virus infection in children
Yinying REN ; Li HUANG ; Meijuan WANG ; Zhengrong CHEN ; Wei JI ; Yongdong YAN ; Xiuping GU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(4):270-274
Objective To study the epidemiological and clinical features of human parainfluenza virus (HPIV) infection in children in Suzhou,and to provide the evidence-based foundation for early warning,diagnosis and treatment of respiratory infection in children.Methods The sputum specimens and medical history were obtained from children with acute respiratory tract infection hospitalized at the Childen's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University from January 2006 to December 2015.Seven kinds of common respiratory viruses including respiratory syncytial virus,influenza virus A,influenza virus B,HPIV Ⅰ,HPIV Ⅱ,HPⅣV Ⅲ and adenovirus were detected by using the direct im-munofluorescence.Mycoplasma pneumoniae(MP),chlamydia pneumoniae,human bocavirns (hBoV) were detected by using fluorescence quantitative PCR.Rhinovirus and human metapneumovirus were detected by using reverse transcription-PCR.Sputum was cultured for bacteria.Results In 21 769 cases,the detection rate of HPIV positive was 3.21% (829 cases),among which,HPIV Ⅰ,HPIV Ⅱ,HPIV Ⅲ were respectively detected in 113 cases (0.52%),16 cases (0.07 %) and 700 cases (3.21%),respectively.There were 378 cases of simple infection and 428 cases of mixed infection,and the mixed infection was very common in Streptococcus pneumoniae,Haemophilus influenza,MP and hBoV.There was a difference in HPIV infection among genders,and the detection rate of the boys was higher than that of girls[4.14% (563/13 591 cases) vs.3.25% (266/8 178 cases),x2 =11.036,P =0.001].In the 28 d-1 year old and > 1-3 year old group,the detection rate of HPIV was higher[4.71% (494/10 476 cases) and 4.21% (244/5 793 cases),respectively].In spring and summer,there was a higher detection rate of HPIV infection.The clinical manifestations with simple infection of HPIV Ⅰ and HPIV Ⅲ were cough,fever and wheezing.The rate of fever and shortness of breath in those of HPIV Ⅰ was 71.74% (33/46 cases),10.87% (5/46 cases),and that in HPIV Ⅲ was 40.12% (134/334 cases),2.10% (7/334 cases),HPIV Ⅰ infection was more likely to cause fever and shortness of breath than those of HPIV Ⅲ,there were significant differences (x2 =16.410,P < 0.001;x2 =10.177,P =0.001).Pneumonia had the highest detection rate of viral infection.Conclusions HPIV Ⅲ is the leading pathogen among the types of HPIV in the hospitalized children in Suzhou area.Among the subtypes of HPIV,the peak of HPIV infection occurs in spring and summer.The children less than 3 years old are the most susceptible to parainfluenza virus,and the HPIV detection rate is gradually declines with age.


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