1.Correlation between serum levels of LncRNA-PART1 and LncRNA-SNHG14 with disease stage,cognitive impairment and motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease
Ju GAO ; Jiajun WANG ; Xuebin XIA ; Rui WU ; Xin JIANG ; Zhanchi XIAO
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(8):943-947,954
Objective To investigate the correlation between serum levels of long non-coding RNA(Ln-cRNA)-prostate androgen regulated transcript 1(PART1),LncRNA-nucleolar ribonucleic acid host gene 14(SNHG14)and disease stage,cognitive impairment and motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease(PD).Methods A total of 100 PD patients(PD group)who admitted to the Department of Neurology in the hospital from January 2021 to December 2023 and 100 healthy subjects(control group)who underwent the physical examination during the same period of time were selected.According to Hoehn-Yahr staging,PD pa-tients were divided into early stage group(grade 1.0-2.5,20 cases),middle stage group(grade 3.0,48 ca-ses)and late stage group(grade 4.0-5.0,32 cases).According to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment(Mo-CA)score,the patients were divided into normal cognitive group(MoCA score≥26 points,33 cases),PD-mild cognitive impairment group(MoCA score 21-<26 points,46 cases)and PD dementia group(MoCA score<21 points,21 cases).According to the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale(UPDRS)-Ⅲ score,the pa-tients were divided into mild dyskinesia group(0-15 points,29 cases),moderate dyskinesia group(>15-40 points,46 cases)and severe dyskinesia group(>40-56 points,25 cases).Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to detect serum LncRNA-PART1 and LncRNA-SNHG14 levels.Spearman method was used to analyze the correlation between serum LncRNA-PART1,LncRNA-SNHG14 levels and Hoehn-Yahr staging,MoCA score and UPDRS-Ⅲ score in PD patients.Results The level of serum LncRNA-PART1 in PD group was lower than that in control group(P<0.05),and the level of LncRNA-SNHG14 was higher than that in control group(P<0.05).The serum levels of LncRNA-PART1 in the middle stage group and late stage groups were lower than those in the early stage group(P<0.05),and the levels of LncRNA-SNHG14 were higher than those in the early stage group(P<0.05).In addition,the serum level of LncRNA-PART1 in the late stage group was lower than that in the middle stage group(P<0.05),and the level of LncRNA-SNHG14 was higher than that in the middle stage group(P<0.05).The serum LncRNA-PART1 levels in the PD-mild cognitive impairment group and PD dementia group were lower than those in the normal cognitive group(P<0.05),while the LncRNA-SNHG14 levels were higher than those in the normal cognitive group(P<0.05).Additionally,the serum LncRNA-PART1 level in the PD dementia group was lower than that in the PD-mild cognitive impairment(P<0.05),while the LncRNA-SNHG14 level was higher than that in the PD-mild cog-nitive impairment group(P<0.05).The serum levels of LncRNA-PART1 in the moderate dyskinesia group and severe dyskinesia group were lower than those in the mild dyskinesia group(P<0.05),and the levels ofLncRNA-SNHG14 were higher than that in the mild dyskinesia group(P<0.05).In addition,the serum level of LncRNA-PART1 in the severe dyskinesia group was lower than that in the moderate dyskinesia group(P<0.05),and the level of LncRNA-SNHG14 was higher than that in the moderate dyskinesia group(P<0.05).Spearman method results showed that serum LncRNA-PART1 level was negatively correlated with Hoehn-Yahr staging and UPDRS-Ⅲ score in PD patients,and positively correlated with MoCA score(P<0.05).The level of serum LncRNA-SNHG14 was positively correlated with Hoehn-Yahr staging and UPDRS-Ⅲ score in PD patients,and negatively correlated with MoCA score(P<0.05).Conclusion The level of ser-um LncRNA-PART1 in PD patients is decreased,and the level of LncRNA-SNHG14 is increased,both of them are related to the disease stage,cognitive impairment and motor function of PD patients,which may be-come evaluation indicators for PD progression.
2.Single-centre diagnosis, treatment and prognostic analysis of abdominal aortic endograft infection
Xuebin WANG ; Bin LIU ; Zhe ZHANG ; Hongzhi YU ; Zhiwen ZHANG ; Lishan LIAN ; Xiang GAO ; Hai FENG ; Xueming CHEN
International Journal of Surgery 2024;51(11):759-765
Objective:To summarise and analyse the experience in the diagnosis and management of abdominal aortic endograft infection in recent years.Methods:Retrospectively summarised and analysed the general data, clinical presentation, laboratory and imaging findings, causative organisms and treatment choices of 14 patients with abdominal aortic endograft infection treated in Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, from January 2018 to June 2024, and analysed the prognosis of the patients and the risk factors associated with prognosis.Results:Positive bacterial cultures were 10 out of 14 patients. One non-operatively treated patient died of infectious toxic shock. Thirteen surgically treated patients underwent axillary-bifemoral artery bypass, removal of the infected stent, and closure of the aortic stump. Four of the 13 cases had combined aortoenteric fistula, 3 cases underwent one-stage enterocutaneous fistula repair, 1 case only fistula drainage, 3 cases of gastrojejunal anastomosis, all of them underwent gastric or jejunal nutrient tube implantation. Two of the 13 patients had combined the infection foci spread to the renal artery openings. To save the kidney, intraoperative left kidney autologous renal transplantation was performed in 1 case, and autologous saphenous vein reconstruction from celiac trunk artery-left renal artery and superior mesenteric artery-right renal artery was performed in the other case. All 14 patients were retrospectively summarised and followed up in August 2024, with 5 deaths in the early postoperative period (< 3 months), 3 deaths in the mid- to long-term period (≥3 months), and 5 survivors, with a median follow-up time of 2 years (1-5 years) for surviving patients. Among the 13 operated patients, 4 cases were combined with aortoenteric fistula, and 3 cases died in the early postoperative period; 4 cases of abdominal aortic infection foci involving renal artery openings, 2 cases of early postoperative death; 4 cases with pleural effusion, 4 cases died in the early postoperative period; 2 cases of combined creatinine elevation, 2 cases of early postoperative death; 2 cases of postoperative infection of artificial blood vessels.Conclusions:Abdominal aortic endograft infection are aggressive. The risk of early death is increased in patients who are elderly, in poor general condition, with aortoenteric fistula or with pre-existing cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic and renal insufficiency, but surgery based on adequate anti-infective therapy remains an effective means of saving the patient′s life.
3.Determination of 34 prohibited and restricted pesticide residues in Atractylodes by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
Chenglin WANG ; Huibo XU ; Xuebin ZHANG ; Haibo GAO ; Zhaokui LI
China Pharmacist 2024;27(7):1125-1133
Objective To establish an ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS)method for the detection of 34 prohibited and restricted pesticide residues in Atractylodes,and 21 batches of commercially available Atractylodes were detected to preliminarily investigate the pesticide residues in commercial Atractylodes.Methods The samples were extracted with pure acetonitrile,the extracts were purified by Waters-HLB 3cc(60 mg)solid phase extraction column,separated by Waters-C18 column,0.1%formic acid water(containing 10 mmol/L ammonium formate)and acetonitrile were used as mobile phases(gradient elution),and quantitatively analyzed by external standard method in multi-reaction monitoring positive ion mode according to the retention time.Results The linear relationship of each component was good in their respective concentration ranges,the correlation coefficients were all greater than 0.998 0.The limits of detection were within 0.8-4.0 μg/kg,and the limits of quantification were within 2.0-10.0 μg/kg.The average recovery rate was 74.1%-97.4%,and RSD was 0.6%-6.4%(n=9).Seven pesticide residues were found in 13 batches of 21 Atractylodes macrocephalus samples.Conclusion This method is simple to operate,accurate in quantification,has high recovery rate and good repeatability,and is suitable for the detection of multiple residues of prohibited and restricted pesticides in Atractylodes.
4.Campylobacter fetus subsp. fetus ST20 isolated and identified from the bacteremia patient
Bei WEI ; Fen GAO ; Yue LIU ; Yan ZHONG ; Yanfang LI ; Deju QIN ; Jincheng ZHOU ; Xuebin XU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;47(9):1102-1105
A 72-year-old female patient was admitted to the emergency department of Qintang District People′s Hospital of Guigang City in August 2023 due to chills and fever, abdominal distension and pain, diarrhea, cough and shortness of breath for 1 day. She had a history of chronic obstructive and pulmonary heart disease, stage Ⅲ hypertension, and ceftazidime allergy. Clinical diagnosis of acute bacterial infection of chronic obstructive pneumonia was made and levofloxacin combined with piperacillin/tazobactam were given as symptomatic treatment. The blood culture reported Campylobacter fetus after four days, and the patient was cured and discharged after seven days with negative blood culture. The morphology and mass spectrometry identification of the strain were consistent with the definition of Campylobacter fetus. Whole genome sequencing predicted the multi-site sequence type as Campylobacter fetus subsp. fetus( Cff) ST20, carrying the tetracycline resistance gene tet (O/M/O), 18 flagella genes (including rpoN gene from Campylobacter jejuni. these genes were not found in the other two Campylobacter fetus subspecies), and six virulence genes (including like-typhoidal toxin and typhoid toxin genes). The pathogen has the ecological characteristics of parasitic farmed animal colonization and the biological characteristics of high mobility and virulence. These attributes facilitated its entry into the bloodstream via the fecal-oral route, leading to invasive infections.
5.Relationship between serum proNGF and SIRT1 levels and cognitive dysfunction in patients with Parkinson's disease
Ju GAO ; Jiajun WANG ; Xuebin XIA ; Zhanchi XIAO
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(23):2873-2877,2882
Objective To investigate the relationship between serum pro-nerve growth factor(proNGF),silent information regulator factor 2-related enzyme 1(SIRT1)levels and cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson's disease(PD)patients.Methods A total of 112 PD patients admitted to the Department of Neu-rology in the hospital from January 2022 to January 2023(PD group)were selected,and another 70 healthy volunteers for physical examination during the same period in the hospital(control group)were selected.The PD patients were divided into the PD dementia(PDD)group(24 cases),the PD-mild cognitive impairment(PD-MCI)group(51 cases),and the normal cognition group(37 cases)according to the cognitive function.Serum proNGF and SIRT1 levels were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.Multivariate Logis-tic regression was used to analyze the factors influencing the cognitive dysfunction in PD patients,and receiver operating characteristic curve was used to analyze the predictive value of serum proNGF and SIRT1 levels on cognitive dysfunction in PD patients.Results Compared with the control group,serum proNGF level was in-creased and SIRT1 level was decreased in the PD group(P<0.05).Serum proNGF levels were sequentially increased and SIRT1 levels were sequentially decreased in the normal cognition group,PD-MCI group,and PDD group(P<0.05).Prolonged disease duration,increased Hoehn-Yahr classification,increased unified Par-kinson's disease rating scale-Ⅲ score,and elevated proNGF level were independent risk factors for cognitive dysfunction in patients with PD(P<0.05),and elevated SIRT1 was an independent protective factor(P<0.05).The area under the curve of the combined prediction of serum proNGF and SIRT1 for cognitive dys-function in PD patients levels was 0.884,which was greater than 0.787 and 0.779 predicted by serum proNGF and SIRT1 alone(P<0.05).Conclusion Elevated serum proNGF levels and reduced SIRT1 levels in PD pa-tients are closely associated with cognitive dysfunction,and the combination of serum proNGF and S1RT1 lev-els has a high predictive value for cognitive dysfunction in PD patients.
6.Analysis of CT signs of acquired immune deficiency syndrome-associated pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
Ya GAO ; Gangfeng LI ; Xuebin LEI ; Weiqiang YAN ; Guangbin CUI
Journal of Practical Radiology 2023;39(12):1949-1952
Objective To explore the common CT signs of acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS)-associated pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia(PJP).Methods The chest CT data of 123 patients with AIDS-associated PJP were analyzed retrospectively.Results Multifocal lesions in both lungs were found in all cases.Distribution characteristics were as follows:diffuse and symmetrical distribution in both lungs in 100 cases(81.3%),diffuse and asymmetrical distribution in both lungs in 15 cases(12.2%),and scattered distribution in both lungs in 8 cases(6.5%).The density and morphological features were as follows:ground glass opacity in 120 cases(97.6%);"lunate arch sign"in 25 cases(20.3%);pulmonary interstitial proliferation in 103 cases(83.7%);crazy paving pattern in 14 cases(11.4%);patchy or consolidation shadow in 55 cases(44.7%);pulmonary cysts in 26 cases(21.1%);and nodular in 26 cases(21.1%).Other rare signs included pleural effusion in 11 cases,pericardial effusion in 6 cases,mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy in 9 cases,and mediastinal emphysema in 1 case.Conclusion The chest CT manifestations of AIDS-associated PJP have certain characteristics,including diffuse and symmetrical distribution of lesions in both lungs,as well as ground glass opacity and interstitial hyperplasia as common signs,especially,"lunate arch sign"and pulmonary cysts are more specific signs.
7.Analysis of pathogen distribution and epidemic characteristics of 233 influenza virus negative influenza-like cases in Yantai
Yingchun XU ; Qiao GAO ; Lianfeng GONG ; Xuebin DING ; Yuehua GONG ; Xia LI ; Juan LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2023;37(2):173-177
Objective:To understand the spectrum of pathogens and epidemic characteristics of respiratory infectious diseases in influenza virus-negative influenza-like cases in Yantai, and provide reference for disease prevention and control and clinical diagnosis and treatment.Methods:From March 2020 to February 2021, nasopharyngeal swab samples of 233 influenza virus-negative influenza like cases were collected in all sentinel hospitals monitored by Yantai National Influenza Network Laboratory, and 22 respiratory pathogens were detected by multiple fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction to analyze epidemiological characteristics.Results:The total pathogen detection rate of 233 samples was 69.96% (163/233). A total of 17 respiratory pathogens were detected. The top three pathogens were human coronavirus (HCoV, 32.62%), rhinovirus/enterovirus (RhV/EV, 17.17%) and Legionella pneumophila (LP, 16.74%). The detection rates in different age groups were 80.28% (57/71) in the 0-15 years old group, 62.65% (52/83) in the 16-30 years old group, 68.18% (30/44) in the 31-45 years old group, 64.28% (9/14) in the 46-60 years old group, and 71.43% (15/21) in the >60 years old group. There was no significant difference among the groups. Respiratory pathogens were detected throughout the year, mainly in a single pathogen carrying mode (44.21%), and there was no significant difference in the physical examination rate of respiratory pathogens in different seasons. The seasonal prevalence of various pathogens was different, and the detection rate of HCoV 229E was the highest in spring (68.75%); the detection rate of rhinovirus/enterovirus was higher in autumn (26.98%) and winter (23.08%); the detection rate of LP was high in spring (19.05%) and summer (27.27%); the detection rate of human parainfluenza virus (HPIV) in spring (22.22%) was significantly higher than that in summer (3.64%). The number of HPIV and Bordetella pertussis (Bp) detected in the 0-15 year old group was the highest, and the detection rate was statistically significant among different age groups. Conclusions:The continuous monitoring of respiratory pathogens such as HCoV, RhV, EV, LP, HPIV should be strengthened to understand their epidemiologic characteristics and the standardization of pathogenicity, which provides data support and reference for epidemiological investigation of outbreaks that may be caused by other pathogens.
8.Recent advances in treatment status and molecular biology of eosinophilic pituitary adenomas
Yuming WANG ; Xiaoling YAN ; Xuebin ZHANG ; Xin GAO ; Ying HUANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2020;19(3):241-246
After the publication of pituitary adenoma classification (2017) by WHO, a more detailed classification of pituitary adenomas is performed. This review focuses on the related treatment methods and deficiencies of current new classification of eosinophilic lineage pituitary adenomas, such as growth hormone cell adenoma, prolactin cell adenoma, and thyroid stimulating hormone cell adenoma. Through the analysis and research of gene mutations, gene transcriptional changes and epigenetics, we hope to search for potential therapeutic targets from the perspective of molecular biology to find new therapeutic methods.
9.Influence of CYP3A5*3 Genetic Polymorphism on Blood Concentration of Tacrolimus and Renal Function in Renal Transplant Recipients during the Stable Period
Zewu WEI ; Xuebin WANG ; Wenwen ZHANG ; Yunyun YANG ; Lihong GAO ; Duoling MA ; Chengwu XIAO ; Zhuo WANG ; Shen GAO
China Pharmacy 2018;29(2):183-187
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the influence of CYP3A5*3 (rs776746) genetic polymorphism on blood concentration of tacmlimus (TAC) and renal function in renal transplant recipients during the stable period.METHODS:A total of 98 renal transplant recipients during the stable period receiving TAC-based triple anti-rejection scheme (TAC + sodium mycophenol +predrnisone acetate) after surgery and regular follow-up were selected from our hospital during Jan.1995-Dec.2014.The follow-up information during Jan.-Dec.2016 was also collected.Trough concentration of TAC in renal transplant recipients was determined by chemiluminescence microparticle immuno assay.Standard blood concentration (C/D) was calculated after corrected with body weight and daily dose.Scr level was detected with dry chemistry method.CYP3A5*3 genotype was detected by PCR-RFLP and direct sequencing.The relationship of CYP3A5*3 genetic polymorphism with TAC C/D value and Scr level was determined by Kruskal Wallis H or Mann-Whitney U assay.RESULTS:Among 98 renal transplant recipients,there were 9 cases of CYP3A5*3 *1/*1(AA) genotype,37 cases of *1/*3 (AG) genotype and 52 cases of *3/*3 (GG)genotype.The gene frequencies were 9.18%,37.76%,53.06%,which were all in line with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (P>0.05).There was no statistical significance in trough concentration of TAC among different genotypes (P>0.05).There was statistical significance in TAC dose and C/D value among different genotypes (P>0.05).TAC dose of CYP3A5*3 *3/*3 genotype recipients was significantly lower than those of *1/*3 and *1/*1 genotype recipients;that of *1/*3 genotype recipients was significantly lower than that of *1/*1 genotype recipients.C/D value of *3/*3 genotype recipients was significantly higher than those of *1/*3 and *1/*1 genotype recipients;that of *1/*3 genotype recipients was significantly higher than that of *1/*1 genotype recipients,with statistical significance (P<0.05).There was no statistical significance in Scr levels among different genotypes (P>0.05).CONCLUSIONS:CYP3A5*3 genetic polymorphism significantly influences blood concentration of TAC in renal transplant recipients during the stable period,and *3 allele carriers have higher C/D values and need smaller TAC daily dose.CYP3AS*3 genetic polymorphism may be not associated with Scr level.
10.Bilateral mandibular second molar impaction with paradental cyst:A case report and literature review
Jing LI ; Yuan LI ; Jinfang XIE ; Wentao GENG ; Xuebin GAO ; Na WANG ; Yingli ZHANG
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2017;43(2):422-424
Objective:To explore the etiology and treatment of one case of bilateral mandibular second molar impaction with paradental cyst, and to provide a reference for its diagnosis and treatment. Methods:Root canal treatment of the left mandibular first molar of the patient was performed before operation.The left mandibular second molar of the patient was removed;the residual dental follicle, the granulation tissue and the cyst wall were stroken off under local anesthesia.The diamond ball was used to polish the wound cavity and sharp bone edge, and to mill the distal apical part of left mandibular first molar.The tissue removed during the procedure was used for the pathological examination.Results:The X-ray image showed that the bilateral mandibular second molar was impacted with the left mandibular first molar root's absorption, and there was a clear round-like density reduction zone around the second molar crown.The pathologic result was paradental cyst.Conclusion:Dental impaction complicated with paradental cyst could occur in other tooth position except for the third molar.Its diagnosis should be combined with the clinical manifestations, the pathologic manifestations and the medical imaging.Multidisciplinary consultation is in favor of its diagnosis and treatment.

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