1.Impact of birth weight on the trajectory of blood pressure among primary school students
CUI Chengpeng, YE Siyan, FANG Yanfei, LI Yan, PENG Zeqin, XIAO Yuqing, WU Meng, LIU Qin
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(3):309-313
Objective:
To explore the early effects of birth weight at different gestational ages on blood pressure trajectory among primary school students, so as to provide evidence for incorporating gestational age birth weight into individualized early warning and intervention strategies for childhood hypertension.
Methods:
From May to November 2023, a purposeful sampling method was used to recruit 1 676 students in grade 1-3 from three primary schools in a certain urban district of Chongqing. Follow up assessments were conducted in May 2024(T1), November 2024(T2), and May 2025(T3). General demographic and birth related information were collected via self administered questionnaires, while height, weight and blood pressure were obtained through physical examinations. Linear mixed effects model was used to analyze the associations between birth weight at different gestational ages and blood pressure trajectories.
Results:
During the T1-T3 period, the systolic blood pressure of boys were 98.5 (93.0, 104.5 ),98.5 (93.5, 105.0), and 97.5 (92.5, 103.5)mmHg, respectively, while the diastolic blood pressure were 60.5 (56.5, 65.0), 61.5 ( 57.0 , 65.5), and 60.0 (56.0, 64.0)mmHg, respectively. For girls, the systolic blood pressure were 95.5 (90.0, 102.0),95.5 (90.5, 101.5), and 96.0 (90.5, 101.5)mmHg, respectively, and the diastolic blood pressure were 60.5 (56.0, 64.5 ),61.5 (57.5, 65.5), and 59.5 (56.0, 63.0)mmHg, respectively. Through Friedman test within both boys and girls, diostolic blood pressure were statistically significant across three measurements( χ 2=48.85,81.54,both P <0.01). The proportion of normal blood pressure increased , and the proportion of prehypertension and hypertension decreased with time( χ 2=39.72,25.62,both P < 0.01 ). Linear mixed effects model analysis revealed that after adjusting for age, sex, household income monthly, parental education, family history of hypertension and maternal pregnancy complications, large for gestational age had significantly higher trajectories of systolic ( β = 1.50) and diastolic( β =0.94) blood pressure compared to appropriate for gestational age(both P <0.01).
Conclusion
Large for gestational age is associated with elevated blood pressure trajectories during school age, and it may be considered as an early indicator for individualized screening and intervention for childhood hypertension.
2.Effect and mechanism of action of Biejiajian Pills on a rat model of hepatic fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride
Longda WU ; Yuanqin DU ; Yanfei WEI ; Dewen MAO ; Yong LIN ; Lu LU ; Faming SHU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(8):1866-1877
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic effect of Biejiajian Pills on rats with carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatic fibrosis and its mechanism based on the bile acid (BA)-short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) metabolic axis. MethodsThe method of CCl4 induction was used to establish a rat model of hepatic fibrosis, and 32 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into control group, model group, Biejiajian Pills group (2.2 g/kg), and silymarin group (43.19 mg/kg), with 8 rats in each group. All rats except those in the control group were given intraperitoneal injection of CCl4 (diluted with corn oil at a ratio of 4∶6, 2 mL/kg) to induce a model of hepatic fibrosis for 8 consecutive weeks, and the rats in the drug administration groups were given the corresponding drug by gavage. An automatic biochemical analyzer was used to measure the serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bilirubin (TBil), and albumin (Alb); chloramine-T colorimetry was used to measure the content of hydroxyproline (HYP) in liver tissue; HE staining and Masson staining were used to observe liver histopathological changes; UPLC-MS/MS and GC-MS were used to measure the levels of BAs and SCFAs. The Shapiro-Wilk test and the Levene test were performed for all data to determine normality and homogeneity of variance; a one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between multiple groups, and the least significant difference t-test was used for further comparison between two groups; the Kruskal-Wallis H test was used for comparison of Ishak score between groups, and the Dunn’s test was used for further comparison between two groups. The Benjamini-Hochberg method was used for multiple comparison correction in the screening of differentially expressed metabolites in metabolomics data. The variable importance in projection (VIP) values were obtained in combination with the orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) model, and metabolites with VIP>1 and P<0.05 were selected as significantly differentially expressed metabolites between groups. The robustness of the OPLS-DA model was evaluated through 200 permutation tests, and the main parameters of the model were reported, including the interpretation rate of the model for categorical variables (R2Y) and the predictive ability of the model (Q2). A Spearman’s rank correlation analysis was performed. ResultsThe results of staining showed ordered arrangement of hepatocytes in the Biejiajian Pills group, with significant alleviation of inflammatory cell infiltration and collagen fiber deposition. Compared with the control group, the model group had significant increases in the serum levels of TBil and HYP and a significant reduction in the serum level of Alb (all P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the Biejiajian Pills group had significant increases in the serum levels of AST, ALT, TBil, and HYP and a significant reduction in the serum level of Alb (all P<0.05), and the silymarin group had significant increases in the serum levels of ALT, TBil, and HYP and a significant reduction in the serum level of Alb (all P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the Biejiajian Pills group had significant reductions in the serum levels of ALT, AST, TBil, and HYP (all P<0.05), and the silymarin group had significant reductions in the serum levels of ALT, TBil, HYP, and AST and a significant increase in the serum level of Alb (all P<0.05). Mechanism studies showed that compared with the control group, the model group had significant reductions in the levels of taurolithocholic acid, tauro-α-muricholic acid, taurocholic acid, glycodeoxycholic acid, taurohyocholic acid, chenodeoxycholic acid, glycohyodeoxycholic acid, 7,12-diketolithocholic acid, taurochenodeoxycholic acid, and glycochenodeoxycholic acid and significant increases in the levels of hyodeoxycholic acid, norcholic acid, β-muricholic acid, and cholic acid (all P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the Biejiajian Pills group had significant increases in the levels of the protective BAs taurolithocholic acid, chenodeoxycholic acid, taurocholic acid, taurohyocholic acid, and taurodeoxycholic acid and significant reductions in the levels of tauro-α-muricholic acid, tauro-β-muricholic acid, taurohyodeoxycholic acid+tauroursodeoxycholic acid, α-muricholic acid, glycoursodeoxycholic acid, and norcholic acid (alll P<0.05). As for SCFAs, compared with the model group, the Biejiajian Pills group had significant increases in the levels of acetic acid, propionic acid, isobutyric acid, butyric acid, isopentanoic acid, pentanoic acid, and hexanoic acid (all P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the silymarin group had significant reductions in the levels of taurolithocholic acid, tauro-α-muricholic acid, norcholic acid, glycocholic acid, deoxycholic acid, tauro-β-muricholic acid, taurodeoxycholic acid, taurohyodeoxycholic acid+tauroursodeoxycholic acid, and α-muricholic acid and significant increases in the levels of taurocholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid, as well as significant increases in the levels of the SCFAs acetic acid, propionic acid, pentanoic acid, and hexanoic acid (all P<0.05). The correlation analysis showed that the metabolism of BAs and SCFAs was correlated with the changes in serum indicators. ConclusionBiejiajian Pills can alleviate CCl4-induced hepatic fibrosis in rats by regulating the BA/SCFA metabolic axis.
3.Study on the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of long COVID among previously infected individuals in two communities in Shanghai
Junhong YUE ; Chen CHEN ; Qingqing JIA ; Xiaoxia LIU ; Huiting WANG ; Fei WU ; Yanlu YIN ; Jiajie ZANG ; Yanfei GUO ; Fan WU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(7):597-605
ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological characteristics of long COVID and to investigate its main influencing factors by examining individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 between March and June 2022 in two communities in Shanghai, to lay the foundation for further research on the mechanism and clinical treatment of long COVID, and to provide the basis for the development of inexpensive, convenient, and feasible prevention and intervention strategies. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted, enrolling 6 410 individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey. The incidence and common symptoms of long COVID were analyzed, along with their associations with demographic characteristics, medical history, and behavioral factors. A logistic regression model was used to identify the major factors associated with the development of long COVID symptoms. ResultsThe overall incidence rate of long COVID among the study population was 13.9%. The most commonly reported symptoms included fatigue (65.1%), attention disorders (23.1%), and cough (16.9%). The analysis showed that having underlying chronic diseases (OR=2.580, 95%CI: 2.165‒3.074), a history of allergies (OR=1.418, 95%CI: 1.003‒1.971), current smoking (OR=1.461, 95%CI: 1.013‒2.079), ever smoking (OR=2.462, 95%CI: 1.687‒3.551), a greater number of symptoms during the acute phase [1 symptom (OR=1.778, 95%CI: 1.459‒2.162), 2 symptoms (OR=2.749, 95%CI: 2.209‒3.409), ≥3 symptoms (OR=7.792, 95%CI: 6.333‒9.593)] and aggravated symptoms during the acute phase (OR=1.082, 95%CI: 1.070‒1.094) were factors associated with a higher risk of developing long COVID symptoms. Additionally, individuals who had consumed alcohol in the past year (OR=1.914, 95%CI: 1.344‒2.684) were more prone to objective long COVID symptoms. Among individuals under 50 years of age, females (OR=1.427, 95%CI: 1.052‒1.943) were more likely to develop objective long COVID symptoms. ConclusionThis study has identified the diversity of long COVID symptoms, which involve multiple organs and systems, including fatigue, attention disorders, cough, and joint pain. It has also revealed associations between long COVID and various demographic factors (e.g., age, gender), personal medical history (e.g., underlying chronic diseases, history of allergies), acute-phase characteristics (e.g., number and severity of symptoms), and behavioral factors (e.g., smoking, alcohol consumption). These findings highlight the need for further research and ongoing surveillance of long COVID and may inform the development of more targeted health management strategies for specific populations.
4.Epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in community populations in Xuhui District, Shanghai
Huiting WANG ; Yanfei GUO ; Chen CHEN ; Junhong YUE ; Qingqing JIA ; Fei WU ; Yanlu YIN ; Jiajie ZANG ; Fan WU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(10):803-812
ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection by conducting follow-up investigations among community residents who experienced their first SARS-CoV-2 infection between March and June 2022, so as to provide a scientific basis for predicting future epidemic trends and adjusting prevention and control strategies. MethodsA cohort study was conducted in Xuhui District, Shanghai. A total of 1 208 individuals with a documented primary SARS-CoV-2 infection between March and June 2022 were enrolled and followed-up longitudinally. Data were collected using structured questionnaire surveys to assess the reinfection rate, incidence density, and clinical manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection. A logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection. ResultsA total of 497 SARS-CoV-2 reinfection cases were observed among the 1 208 research subjects, with a reinfection rate of 41.14% and an incidence density of 0.63 cases per 1 000 person-days. The cumulative reinfection rates at 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 months following the initial infection were 0.08%, 15.31%, 19.04%, 33.53%, and 38.25%, respectively. Compared with the primary infection, reinfection was more likely to be symptomatic, with a greater severity of fever, dry cough, sore throat, and runny nose. Being female, younger age, and symptom duration ≥7 days during the primary infection were identified as influencing factors for SARS-CoV-2 reinfection, while a higher socioeconomic status can reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection. ConclusionSARS-CoV-2 reinfection is relatively common and often symptomatic. Age, gender, income level, and the duration of symptoms during the primary infection are identified as infuencing factors for SARS-CoV-2 reinfection. Continuous monitoring of reinfection in the population is recommended, along with the development of effective strategies to mitigate the impact of reinfection.
5.Exploration of emergency airway opening method for dyspnea caused by tumor related cervical tracheal stenosis
Jing WU ; Yanfei LIAO ; Yehai LIU
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2025;32(2):121-124
OBJECTIVE To explore emergency airway opening methods for patients with dyspnea caused by tumor related cervical tracheal stenosis,and summarize safe and effective emergency management methods for such patients.METHODS Retrospectively collect cases of dyspnea caused by tumor invasion or wrapping around the cervical trachea treated in the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University between January 2012 and December 2023,analyze the process or method of emergency airway opening,and summarize the safe and effective airway opening methods for such patients.RESULTS A total of 31 cases were collected,including 25 cases of thyroid malignant tumors invading the cervical trachea(18 cases of differentiated thyroid cancer,5 cases of thyroid lymphoma,1 case of undifferentiated cancer,and 1 case of medullary cancer),3 cases of cervical tracheal recurrence after laryngeal cancer surgery,2 cases of primary tumors in the cervical trachea,1 case of cervical esophageal cancer,24 cases of grade II dyspnea upon admission,6 cases of grade III dyspnea,and 1 case of grade IV dyspnea.The methods of airway opening are as follows:20 cases underwent tumor resection and tracheotomy under anesthesia intubation and general anesthesia,6 cases underwent longitudinal downward tracheostomy with the larynx as the landmark,2 cases underwent midline tumor resection with the chin and sternum as the landmark to expose the trachea,2 cases underwent emergency tracheotomy with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)support,and 1 case underwent tracheotomy with extracorporeal circulation machine support.All patients successfully opened their airways without serious complications such as major bleeding,asphyxia,or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents.CONCLUSION For patients with tumor induced cervical tracheal stenosis that is difficult to expose the trachea using conventional methods and requires emergency airway opening,the anesthesiology department can first evaluate whether a small tracheal tube can be inserted for general anesthesia before tracheotomy.If intubation is difficult,the airway can be opened by longitudinally splitting the cricoid cartilage or the anterior wall of the trachea,marked by the larynx.If the larynx is covered or wrapped by tumors and cannot be exposed,the midline marked by the chin and suprasternal fossa can be used to remove a portion of the tumor and expose the trachea,followed by longitudinally splitting the anterior wall of the trachea to open the airway.If the above methods are difficult to operate,it is feasible to remove the tumor under general anesthesia with extracorporeal circulation or ECMO support,expose the trachea,and open the airway.
6.Molecular Mechanisms of Huangjing Zanyu Capsule in Treating Oligoasthenospermia:A Study Based on AMPK-Mediated Mitophagy
Yuan GAO ; Yiyang GUO ; Mohan WU ; Yanfei ZHENG
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2025;56(1):74-82
Objective To investigate the molecular mechanism of Huangjing Zanyu Capsule(HJZY),a new class-Ⅲ traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of male infertility developed by Wang Qi,an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering,based on AMPK-mediated mitophagy in the treatment of oligoasthenospermia.Methods Acrolein(ACR)was used to treat GC-2spd(ts)mouse spermatocytes to establish a cell model of oligoasthenospermia.The optimal ACR concentration and exposure time for subsequent modeling were determined by CCK8 cell viability assay.After successful modeling,the cells were cultured in complete medium containing different concentrations of HJZY.Then,cell viability was assessed by CCK8 assay after 24 hours,and the subsequent treatment concentration was determined based on the cell viability.After the GC-2spd cells adhered to the wall,they were divided into a normal control(NC)group,a modeling group,and an ACR+HJZY treatment group.The effect of HJZY on mitophagy was observed by confocal fluorescence microscopy.The three groups of cells were transfected with siRNA-NC and siRNA-AMPK,respectively,and divided into six groups,including siRNA-NC+control,siRNA-NC+ACR,siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY,siRNA-AMPK+control,siRNA-AMPK+ACR,and siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY groups.Western blot was performed to validate the regulatory effect of HJZY on mitophagy-related proteins,such as p-AMPK,LC3B,P62,PINK1,Parkin,TBK1,and ULK1,which were all proteins mediated by AMPK.Results Through the cell viability assay,34 μmol/L was selected as the the modeling concentration of ACR,and 20 minutes was selected as the modeling time The treatment concentration of HJZY was 160 μmol/L.Confocal fluorescence microscopy showed that HJZY had,to a certain degree,a positive regulatory effect on the mitochondrial membrane potential of damaged spermatogenic cells.The mitochondrial membrane potential of the model group decreased significantly compared with that of the NC group.After exposure to treatment,the cell membrane potential of the ACR+HJZY treatment group increased compared with that of the model group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Western blot results showed that the expression levels of p-AMPK/AMPK and PINK1 proteins in the siRNA-NC+ACR group were significantly lower than those in the siRNA-NC+control group(P<0.001).The level of Parkin protein in the siRNA-NC+ACR group was lower than that in the siRNA-NC+control group,but the difference was not statistically significant.After the administration of HJZY,the levels of these 3 proteins increased,and those in the siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY group were higher than those in the siRNA-NC+ACR group(P<0.001).The expression levels of LC3B,P62,TBK1,and ULK1 proteins in the siRNA-NC+ACR group were higher than those in the siRNA-NC+control group(P<0.01),and those in the siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY group were lower than those in the siRNA-NC+ACR group(P<0.05).After transfection with the gene-silencing siRNA-AMPK,the expression levels of p-AMPK/AMPK,PINK1,and Parkin proteins in the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group were lower than those in the siRNA-AMPK+control group(P<0.01).After the administration of HJZY,there was no significant difference in the levels of these three proteins between the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group and the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group.The expression level of LC3B protein in the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group was still lower than that in the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group(P<0.01).There was no significant difference in the levels of P62,TBK1,and ULK1 proteins between the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group and the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group.Compared with the siRNA-NC+control group,the siRNA-AMPK+control group showed significantly decreased expression levels of p-AMPK/AMPK,ULK1,and TBK1 proteins(P<0.001),decreased expression of PINK1 protein(P<0.05),and increased expression of P62 protein(P<0.001).Compared with the siRNA-NC+ACR group,the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group showed decreased expression of TBK1 protein(P<0.001),decreased expression of LC3B protein(P<0.01),and decreased expression of ULK1 protein(P<0.05).The expression levels of PINK1 and Parkin proteins in the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group were lower than those in the siRNA-NC+ACR group,but the difference was not statistically significant.Compared with the siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY group,the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group showed decreased expression of p-AMPK/AMPK,PINK1,and Parkin proteins(P<0.05),decreased expression of LC3B protein(P<0.01),and increased expression of P62 protein(P<0.001).There was no significant difference in the levels of TBK1 and ULK1 proteins between the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group and the siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY group.Conclusion HJZY may exert its therapeutic effect on oligoasthenospermia by regulating AMPK-mediated mitophagy.
7.Incidence and Mortality of Female Breast Cancer in Zhejiang Cancer Registration Areas in 2021 and Trends from 2000 to 2021
Yan LI ; Hongrui HUANG ; Xu MA ; Dan LUO ; Le WANG ; Huizhang LI ; Lingbin DU ; Yiping WU ; Yanfei QIU
China Cancer 2025;34(10):764-774
[Purpose]To analyze the incidence and mortality of female breast cancer in Zhejiang cancer registration areas in 2021 and the trends from 2000 to 2021.[Methods]The data of cancer inci-dence,mortality and population data reported by cancer registration areas in Zhejiang Province from 2000 to 2021 were collected.The crude incidence/mortality rates,age-standardized rates ad-justed by Chinese standard population(ASIRC,ASMRC)and world standard population(ASIRW,ASMRW),cumulative rates(0~74 years old),truncated rates(35~64 years old),proportion of fe-male breast cancer and age-specific rate were calculated.The average annual percentage change(AAPC)of female breast cancer incidence and mortality rates in Zhejiang from 2000 to 2021 was calculated using Joinpoint software.[Results]In 2021,there were 7 262 new cases of female breast cancer in Zhejiang cancer registration areas,accounting for 12.70%of all new female can-cer cases.The crude incidence rate,ASIRC and ASIRW were 65.71/105,42.03/105 and 39.22/105,respectively.The cumulative incidence rate(0~74 years old)was 4.26%,and the truncated rate(35~64 years old)was 98.34/105.The ASIRC in urban and rural areas were 43.15/105 and 40.15/105,respectively.There were 992 deaths of female breast cancer,accounting for 6.97%of all female cancer deaths.The crude mortality rate,ASMRC and ASMRW were 8.98/105,4.62/105 and 4.47/105,respectively.The cumulative mortality rate(0~74 years old)was 0.48%,and the truncated rate(35~64 years old)was 8.89/105.The ASMRC in urban and rural areas were 4.79/105 and 4.34/105,respectively.The incidence rate of female breast cancer reached the peak at the age group of 60~64 years old,and the mortality rate reached the peak at the age group of 85 years old and above.From 2000 to 2021,the crude incidence rate,ASIRC and ASIRW of female breast cancer in Zhejiang cancer registration areas showed significant increasing trends(all P<0.05).The crude mortality rate and ASMRW of female breast cancer also showed significant increasing trends(all P<0.05).[Conclusion]The incidence rate of female breast cancer in Zhejiang Province was higher than the national average,while the mortality rate was lower than the national average in 2021.Both the incidence and mortality rates showed increasing trends from 2000 to 2021.Fur-thermore,distinct urban-rural disparities existed in both incidence and mortality characteristics.
8.Incidence and Mortality of Colorectal Cancer in Zhejiang Cancer Registration Areas in 2021 and Trends from 2000 to 2021
Yunfeng ZHU ; Yi ZHOU ; Tianjing GAO ; Enning LU ; Xiaofei CHEN ; Zhongjie ZHU ; Weimiao WU ; Huizhang LI ; Lingbin DU ; Chunxiao JIANG ; Yanfei QIU
China Cancer 2025;34(10):783-791
[Purpose]To analyze the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer in Zhejiang can-cer registration areas in 2021 and its temporal trends from 2000 to 2021.[Methods]Data from 22 cancer registries in Zhejiang Province in 2021 that met the quality standards were included.The crude incidence/mortality rate,age-standardized incidence/mortality rates by Chinese standard population(ASIRC/ASMRC)and by world standard population(ASIRW/ASMRW),and cumulative incidence(mortality)rate for 0~74 years old were calculated.Trends from 2000 to 2021 were ana-lyzed using the Joinpoint regression model by calculating the annual percentage change(APC)and average annual percentage change(AAPC).[Results]In 2021,the number of new colorectal cancer cases in Zhejiang cancer registration areas was 12 265,with 4 323 deaths.ASIRC and ASMRC were significantly higher in men(32.74/105 and 10.11/105)than those in women(20.78/105 and 5.99/105).Urban areas showed higher ASIRC and ASMRC(28.27/105 and 8.06/105)than rural areas(24.12/105 and 7.85/105).The age-specific incidence and mortality rates of colorectal cancer in Zhejiang Province showed an increasing trend with age,with a peak of 219.63/105 in the age group of 80~84 years old.The age-specific mortality rate peaked in the age group of 85 years old and above,with a peak of 199.65/105.From 2000 to 2021,ASIRC in Zhejiang Province showed an upward trend(AAPC=2.23%,P<0.001),ASMRC showed a marginal increase(AAPC=0.78%,P=0.067).[Conclusion]The incidence of colorectal cancer in Zhejiang Province had been on a continuous rise in the past 22 years,and health education and early screening should be empha-sized.
9.Public Database-based Study to Explore the Expression and Role of DDB1 in Lung Adenocarcinoma.
Xinkai ZOU ; Ziyi HE ; Yanfei ZHANG ; Yi HU ; Xiaomin WANG ; Zhongjie WU
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer 2025;28(4):256-266
BACKGROUND:
Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is the predominant subtype of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Damage-specific DNA binding protein 1 (DDB1), as a core protein of the CUL4-DDB1 ubiquitin ligase complex, is involved in the regulation of DNA damage repair, epigenetic modification, and cell cycle checkpoint activation. While the involvement of DDB1 in tumour progression through DNA repair and RNA transcriptional regulation has been reported, its expression and role in LUAD remain to be elucidated. This study aims to investigate the expression and role of DDB1 in LUAD.
METHODS:
The expression, clinicopathological features and prognosis of DDB1 in LUAD were analysed using databases such as UALCAN, Kaplan-Meier Plotter and GEPIA; The interaction network and enriched functional pathways were constructed by GeneMANIA and Metascape; the correlation between DDB1 and immune cells by combining with TISIDB infiltration was evaluated, and the clustering results of cell subtypes and the expression of DDB1 in different immune cell subpopulations were analysed by single-cell sequencing; finally, tissue microarrays were used to further verify the expression and prognostic value of DDB1 in LUAD.
RESULTS:
The mRNA and protein expression of DDB1 in LUAD tissues were significantly higher than those in normal tissues (P<0.01), and the high expression correlated with later clinical stage (P<0.001), lymph node metastasis (P<0.001) and poor prognosis (P<0.001). Functional enrichment showed that DDB1 was involved in DNA repair and RNA transcriptional regulation, and TISIDB evaluation revealed that DDB1 was negatively correlated with the expression level of immune cells, suggesting the potential regulation of the immune microenvironment. Single cell analysis showed that DDB1 was mainly expressed in T cells, alveolar macrophages and dendritic cells. Tissue microarrays confirmed that overall survival was shorter in the DDB1 high expression group (P<0.001), and Cox multifactorial analysis showed that DDB1 was an independent predictor of LUAD prognosis.
CONCLUSIONS
DDB1 is highly expressed in LUAD, which is associated with poor prognosis, and is closely related to tumor immune cell infiltration, and is involved in tumourigenesis and development through DNA repair and RNA transcriptional regulation. DDB1 can be used as a potential prognostic marker and therapeutic target for LUAD.
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10.AI-integrated IQPD framework of quality prediction and diagnostics in small-sample multi-unit pharmaceutical manufacturing: Advancing from experience-driven to data-driven manufacturing.
Kaiyi WANG ; Xinhai CHEN ; Nan LI ; Huimin FENG ; Xiaoyi LIU ; Yifei WANG ; Yanfei WU ; Yufeng GUO ; Shuoshuo XU ; Lu YAO ; Zhaohua ZHANG ; Jun JIA ; Zhishu TANG ; Zhisheng WU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(8):4193-4209
The pharmaceutical industry faces challenges in quality digitization for complex multi-stage processes, especially in small-sample systems. Here, an intelligent quality prediction and diagnostic (IQPD) framework was developed and applied to Tong Ren Tang's Niuhuang Qingxin Pills, utilizing four years of data collected from four production units, covering the entire process from raw materials to finished products. In this framework, a novel path-enhanced double ensemble quality prediction model (PeDGAT) is proposed, which combines a graph attention network and path information to encode inter-unit long-range and sequential dependencies. Additionally, the double ensemble strategy enhances model stability in small samples. Compared to global traditional models, PeDGAT achieves state-of-the-art results, with an average improvement of 13.18% and 87.67% in prediction accuracy and stability on three indicators. Additionally, a more in-depth diagnostic model leveraging grey correlation analysis and expert knowledge reduces reliance on large samples, offering a panoramic view of attribute relationships across units and improving process transparency. Finally, the IQPD framework integrates into a Human-Cyber-Physical system, enabling faster decision-making and real-time quality adjustments for Tong Ren Tang's Niuhuang Qingxin Pills, a product with annual sales exceeding 100 million CNY. This facilitates the transition from experience-driven to data-driven manufacturing.


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