5.Self-degradable "gemini-like" ionizable lipid-mediated delivery of siRNA for subcellular-specific gene therapy of hepatic diseases.
Qiu WANG ; Bin WAN ; Yao FENG ; Zimeng YANG ; Dan LI ; Fan LIU ; Ya GAO ; Chang LI ; Yanhua LIU ; Yongbing SUN ; Zhonggui HE ; Cong LUO ; Jin SUN ; Qikun JIANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(6):2867-2883
Tailored lipid nanoparticles (LNPs)-mediated small interfering RNA (siRNA) nanomedicines show promise in treating liver disease, such as acute liver injury (ALI) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). However, constructing LNPs that address biosafety concerns, ensure efficient delivery, and target specific hepatic subcellular fractions has been challenging. To evade above obstacles, we develop three novel self-degradable "gemini-like" ionizable lipids (SS-MA, SS-DC, SS-MH) by incorporating disulfide bonds and modifying the length of ester bond and tertiary amino head. Our findings reveal that the disulfide-bond-bridged LNPs exhibit reduction-responsive drug release, improving both biosafety and siRNA delivery efficiency. Furthermore, the distance of ester bond and tertiary amino head significantly influences the LNPs' pK a, thereby affecting endosomal escape, hemolytic efficiency, absorption capacity of ApoE, uptake efficiency of hepatocytes and liver accumulation. We also develop the modified-mannose LNPs (M-LNP) to target liver macrophages specifically. The optimized M-MH_LNP@TNFα exhibits potential in preventing ALI by decreasing tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) levels in the macrophages, while MH_LNP@DGAT2 could treat NASH by selectively degrading diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 2 (DGAT2) in the hepatocytes. Our findings provide new insights into developing novel highly effective and low-toxic "gemini-like" ionizable lipids for constructing LNPs, potentially achieving more effective treatment for hepatic diseases.
6.Application of arterial spin labeling techniques in autism spectrum disorder with or without global developmental delay
Yanyong SHEN ; Xin ZHAO ; Chi QIN ; Meiying CHENG ; Hongrui REN ; Yongbing SUN ; Xiaoxue ZHANG ; Changhao WANG ; Xiao'an ZHANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(3):443-446
Objective To measure and compare the cerebral blood flow(CBF)of children with autism spectrum disorder(ASD),global developmental delay(GDD),and ASD with GDD groups via arterial spin labeling(ASL)technique,and to evaluate the diag-nostic value of CBF values.Methods ASL images of ASD,GDD,and ASD with GDD groups of children were firstly acquired,and the CBF values of frontal lobe,temporal lobe,parietal lobe,occipital lobe,striatum and thalamus region of interest(ROI)were fur-ther measured,respectively.One-way analysis of variance or Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to compare the differences in CBF values among these three groups,and the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the efficacy of CBF values in distinguishing ASD with GDD from without GDD.Results ASD with GDD had significantly lower CBF values in the left and right frontal lobes than those with ASD or GDD alone,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The CBF values in the left and right frontal lobes effectively distinguished ASD with GDD from without GDD[area under the curve(AUC)>0.7].Conclusion ASL technique can noninvasively assess CBF in children with or without GDD,helping to understand the pathophysiology of ASD with GDD and improving diagnostic accuracy.
7.Analysis of Screening Data for Colorectal Cancer in Residents in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 2013-2023
Yingying WANG ; Yu QIAO ; Zhuoying LI ; Yuting TAN ; Chen YANG ; Hanyi CHEN ; Muting LI ; Yongbing XIANG ; Li ZHANG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2024;51(12):1034-1039
Objective To analyze the colorectal cancer screening of community residents in Pudong New Area in Shanghai and provide reference for the promotion and strategy optimization of colorectal cancer screening programs. Methods Residents aged 50-74 years in the colorectal cancer screening project of Pudong New Area in Shanghai from 2013 to 2023 were recruited in this analysis. The situation of primary screening and colonoscopy in the community was described, and results of different age groups in primary screening and colonoscopy surveys were evaluated. Chi-square test was used to determine differences between groups. Results From 2013 to 2023, 907 030 residents were screened in Pudong New Area, of which 183 724 residents were positive, and the positive rate was 20.3%. The positive rate was the lowest in the 50-54 age group and the highest in the 70-74 age group. The positive rate was higher in men than in women. The overall colonoscopy rate was 27.1%, with the highest rates in the 50-54 age group in men and the 55-59 age group in women, respectively. The participation rate of colonoscopy increased with the increase of the year. A total of 19 094 cases of intestinal lesions were found by colonoscopy. Among these lesions, 1 147 cases were colorectal cancer, accounting for 6.0%, and the population detection rate was 126.5/100 000. In addition, 4 751 cases of precancerous lesions were found, accounting for 24.9%, and the detection rate was 523.8/100 000. Conclusion Colorectal cancer screening improves the detection rate of precancerous lesions and early cancer and is of great significance for reducing the incidence and mortality of colon cancer. Measures should be taken to optimize the screening strategy based on age differences and increase the participation rate of primary screening and colonoscopy to achieve the best effect of local colorectal cancer prevention and treatment.
8.Association between visceral fat area measured with quantitative CT and fatty liver in normal weight population
Qi QIAO ; Yang ZHOU ; Yongbing SUN ; Xin QI ; Yawei DU ; Zhonglin LI ; Zhi ZOU ; Xiaoling WU ; Jing ZHOU ; Gong ZHANG ; Min QU ; Xiaolin ZHANG ; Yong WANG ; Shewei DOU ; Hongming LIU ; Fengshan YAN ; Jiadong ZHU ; Yongli LI
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2024;18(2):120-126
Objective:To analyze the association between visceral fat area (VFA) and fatty liver based on quantitative CT (QCT) in people receiving health examination with normal body mass index (BMI).Methods:A cross-sectional study. A total of 1 305 physical examiners who underwent chest CT and QCT examination in the Department of Health Management of Henan Provincial People′s Hospital from January to December 2021 were retrospectively selected as subjects. The physical components at the central level of the lumbar two cone were measured with QCT, including subcutaneous fat area (SFA), VFA and liver fat content (LFC). And the metabolic indexes, such as blood lipids and blood glucose, were collected. The t-test and χ2 test were used to analyze the correlation between the detection rate of fatty live and LFCr and age and gender. According to level of VFA (<100 cm 2, 100-150 cm 2 and≥150 cm 2), the subjects were divided into three groups, and one-way ANOVA and χ2 test were used in comparison between groups. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the correlation between VFA and metabolic indexes and LFC. Results:Of the 1 305 subjects, there were 634 males and 671 females. The detection rate of fatty liver in normal BMI population was 65.67%, and it was 72.71% and 59.02% respectively in men and women ( χ2=27.12, P<0.001), and the detection rate of fatty liver and LFC increased with age (both P<0.05). With the increase of VFA, the age, BMI, SFA, LFC, total cholesterol (TC), triacylglycerol (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), fasting blood glucose (FBG), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), blood uric acid and prevalence of fatty liver increased (all P<0.05), and the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) decreased ( P<0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that after adjustment for age factors, regardless of male or female, LFC was independently positively related with VFA, BMI, and ALT (male β=0.206, 0.145, 0.174, female β=0.194, 0.150, 0.184; all P<0.05). FBG was positively correlated with male independently ( β=0.134; P<0.001). The indicators related to female independently were TC, TG, and blood uric acid ( β=-0.121, 0.145, 0.141, all P<0.05) Conclusion:In the population receiving health examination with normal BMI, the VFA measured by QCT technique is closely related to fatty liver.
9.Correlations of lumbar bone mineral density and metabolic syndrome in adult males
Xinbei LIN ; Yongbing SUN ; Zhi ZOU ; Xiaoling WU ; Zhonglin LI ; Ling WANG ; Jiadong ZHU ; Yongli LI ; Hao LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(10):1562-1566
Objective To explore the correlations of lumbar bone mineral density(BMD)and metabolic syndrome(MS)in adult males.Methods Data of low dose chest CT and quantitative CT of 13 490 adult males were retrospectively analyzed,and lumbar BMD were measured to judge whether MS existed and the degree of MS,and the correlations of lumbar BMD with MS or not and the degree of MS,as well as of lumbar BMD value and the related indicators of MS were assessed.Taken lumbar BMD as the dependent variable,the age,low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),blood uric acid(BUA),hemoglobin(Hb)and MS or not were included in multiple linear regression analysis to observe the impact of MS and related indicators on lumbar BMD.Results Among 13 490 adult males,3 900 were found with MS(MS group),while 9 590 were found without MS(non-MS group).Significant difference of lumbar BMD was detected between groups(P=0.001).Lumbar BMD values were negatively correlated with MS(rs=-0.025,P=0.004)and the degree of MS(rs=-0.038,P<0.001),whereas positively correlated with abdominal obesity,high triglyceride and low HDL-C or not(rs=0.024,0.061,0.036,all P<0.001)but negatively correlated with hypertension and hyperglycemia or not(rs=-0.135,-0.104,both P<0.05).After adjustment of age,lumbar BMD of adult males was negatively correlated with MS or not as well as LDL-C(both P<0.05),but positively correlated with BUA and Hb(both P<0.001).Conclusion Lumbar BMD was associated with MS in adult males.
10.Correlation between body fat distribution measured by quantitative CT and body mass index in adults receiving physical examination
Yang ZHOU ; Yongbing SUN ; Qi QIAO ; Xin QI ; Yawei DU ; Zhonglin LI ; Zhi ZOU ; Xiaoling WU ; Jing ZHOU ; Min QU ; Xiaolin ZHANG ; Yong WANG ; Shewei DOU ; Hongming LIU ; Fengshan YAN ; Jiadong ZHU ; Yongli LI
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2024;18(5):354-360
Objective:To analyze the correlation between body fat distribution measured by quantitative CT (QCT) and body mass index in adults receiving physical examination.Methods:It was a cross-sectional study. From January to December 2021, 3 205 adults undergoing physical examination who met the inclusion criteria and underwent chest CT and QCT examination in the health management discipline of Henan Provincial People′s Hospital were selected as the research objects. The general data were collected; and the subcutaneous fat area, visceral fat area, total abdominal fat area, liver fat content, abdominal obesity and fatty liver detection rate were measured by QCT. According to body mass index, the subjects were divided into normal group (18.5-<24.0 kg/m 2, 1 343 cases), overweight group (24.0-<28.0 kg/m 2, 1 427 cases) and obesity group (≥28.0 kg/m 2, 435 cases). One-way analysis of variance and χ2 test were used to compare the differences of QCT indexes among the three groups. Pearson and Spearman correlation analysis were used to evaluate the correlation between QCT indexes and body mass index. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was drawn to analyze the diagnostic effect of QCT on obesity and fatty liver. Results:Subcutaneous fat area, visceral fat area, total abdominal fat area, liver fat content, abdominal obesity and fatty liver detection rate in obese group were all significantly higher than those in overweight group and normal group [males, (147.60±46.44) vs (104.33±27.68), (73.46±22.65) cm 2; (297.46±54.70) vs (229.40±53.12), (159.57±49.68) cm 2; (445.06±70.24) vs (333.73±62.91), (233.02±61.87) cm 2; 11.30% (7.90%, 15.55%) vs 8.75% (6.50%, 11.70%), 6.60% (4.80%, 8.70%); 100.0% vs 96.0%, 64.0%; 92.9% vs 86.7%, 73.3%; females, (213.96±48.61) vs (155.85±35.31), (107.24±31.01) cm 2; (185.41±43.88) vs (142.48±41.75), (96.56±36.50) cm 2; (399.37±68.07) vs (298.33±56.86), (203.80±57.53) cm 2; 9.80% (6.90%, 13.30%) vs 7.30% (5.05%, 9.80%), 5.40%(3.50%, 7.20%); 96.4% vs 74.8%, 28.9%; 87.3% vs 75.6%, 56.5%], and were all positively correlated with body mass index (males, r/ rs=0.709, 0.738, 0.831, 0.402, 0.464, 0.225; females, r/ rs=0.798, 0.695, 0.841, 0.416, 0.605, 0.276) (all P<0.001). In both male and female subjects, the detection rates of obesity based on QCT were significantly higher than those based on body mass index (male, 86.9% vs 16.6%; female, 49.3% vs 8.9%), and the detection rates of fatty liver based on QCT were significantly higher than those based on ultrasound (male, 83.6% vs 57.1%; female, 65.2% vs 27.6%) (all P<0.001). ROC curve showed that when the visceral fat area of 142 cm 2 was used as the cut-off value for the diagnosis of obesity in male subjects, the sensitivity and specificity was 100% and 15.8%, respectively; and when the cut-off value of liver fat content 5.0% was used to diagnose fatty liver, the sensitivity and specificity was 88.9% and 25.1%, respectively. When the visceral fat area of 115 cm 2 was set as the cut-off value for the diagnosis of obesity in female subjects, the sensitivity and specificity was 96.4% and 55.3%, respectively; when the liver fat content of 5.0% was set as the cut-off value for the diagnosis of fatty liver, the sensitivity and specificity was 83.7% and 43.2%, respectively. Conclusions:The indexes of abdominal fat and liver fat measured by QCT in adults receiving physical examination are all positively correlated with body mass index. The effect of QCT in the diagnosis of obesity and fatty liver are both better than body mass index and ultrasound.

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