1.Validation of retinoblastoma mouse model based on fluorescence imaging technology
Cailing DAI ; Wei YANG ; Limei WANG ; Jinlong DAI ; Yuying WEN ; Jianmin GUO
International Eye Science 2025;25(5):706-713
AIM: To provide references for the non-clinical evaluation of therapeutic targets or drugs for retinoblastoma, fluorescently labeled Y79 cells are injected into the vitreous body of BALB/c-nu mice to establish a retinoblastoma model, and the Melphalan treatment group is used as a positive control, which is verified by fluorescence imaging technology.METHODS: BALB/c-nu mice were intravitreous injected with GFP transfected Y79 cells(1.0×107 cell/mL, 3 μL)to establish the model. On the 27th day, the mice were randomly divided into model control group and different doses of Melphalan groups(1, 3, 10 μg/eye groups)according to the fluorescence value of in vivo imaging, with vitreous body single administrated and ocular symptoms observed daily. Slit-lamp examination was performed at 12, 20, 29, 35, 42, 48, 55, 76, and 83 d after modeling. In vivo imaging was performed on 12, 20, 27, 41, 48, 55, 62, 69, 76, and 83 d. At the last treatment, the eyeball, brain and cerebellum tissues were removed for histopathological examination.RESULTS: From the sixth day of modeling, cloud-like substances could be seen in the eyes of the animals, and the cloud-like substances occupied the whole eyeball of the mice in the model control group at the later stage, accompanied by irregular growth of blood vessels. After 27 days of modeling, the fluorescence value was detected in all the animals, and the fluorescence value continued to increase with the extension of modeling time. The fluorescence value of the tumor reached the peak after 69-83 days of modeling. Histological examination showed severe proliferation of intraocular tumor cells in the model control group, and tumor cells were observed in the brain of 1 model animal. In the 10 μg/eye Melphalan group, the fluorescence value was significantly decreased at 17 d after administration. The fluorescence value of the 3 μg/eye Melphalan group was significantly inhibited at 59 d after administration. No tumor cells were found in the brain tissue of animals in all Melphalan groups.CONCLUSION: After vitreous injection of Y79/pCDH-LUC-copGFP cells in BALB/c-nu mice, significant ocular lesions and proliferation of tumor cells were observed in the eyes. Meanwhile, Melphalan intervention significantly inhibited tumor cells in a dose-dependent manner, indicating that the mouse model of retinoblastoma was successfully constructed.
2.Sequential Administration of Dihuang Baoyuan Granules and Fuling Yunhua Granules for Teating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Mice
Huiyi XIE ; Junran CHEN ; Boning HUANG ; Xinrong YANG ; Fangle LIU ; Yuying ZHENG ; Haiyu ZHAO ; Tianbao HU ; Baoqin LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(11):155-163
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic effect of sequential administration of Dihuang Baoyuan granules (DHBY, the prescription for consolidating body resistance) and Fuling Yunhua granules (FLYH, the prescription for treating symptoms) on spontaneous type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in mice. MethodsAccording to the fasting blood glucose (FBG) level, 12-week-old db/db mice were randomized into six groups: model, DHBY (18.02 g·kg-1), FLYH (14.80 g·kg-1), sequential administration 1 (SEQ-1, DHBY 18.02 g·kg-1+FLYH 14.80 g·kg-1), sequential administration 2 (SEQ-2, FLYH 14.80 g·kg-1+DHBY 18.02 g·kg-1), and dapagliflozin (Dapa, 1.3 mg·kg-1). The m/m mice in the same litter were selected as the normal group. The mice were administrated with corresponding drugs by gavage for 8 consecutive weeks. During the 8 weeks of drug administration and 2 weeks after withdrawal, the retinal thickness, FBG, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and insulin were determined, and histopathological changes of the pancreas, liver, kidney, and retina were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. ResultsCompared with the model group, SEQ-1 for 4 weeks lowered the FBG level (P<0.05), raised the insulin level, decreased the triglyceride (TG) level (P<0.05), increased the number of optic ganglion cells and diminished vacuolar degeneration of pancreatic islet and liver. SEQ-2 lowered FBG and HbA1c levels (P<0.05), rose the insulin level, increased the retinal thickness and the number of optic ganglion cells (P<0.05), and alleviated vacuolar degeneration of pancreatic islet and liver. Two weeks after drug withdrawal, Dapa tended to increase FBG and HbA1c compared with those at the time of drug withdrawal. However, the levels of FBG and HbA1c in the SEQ-2 group remained decreasing (P<0.05). ConclusionSEQ-1 and SEQ-2 can lower the blood glucose level and ameliorate diabetic retinopathy, and SEQ-2 outperformed DHBY and FLYH in lowering the blood glucose level. Moreover, SEQ-2 can maintain the blood glucose-lowering effect after drug withdrawal.
3.Sequential Administration of Dihuang Baoyuan Granules and Fuling Yunhua Granules for Teating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Mice
Huiyi XIE ; Junran CHEN ; Boning HUANG ; Xinrong YANG ; Fangle LIU ; Yuying ZHENG ; Haiyu ZHAO ; Tianbao HU ; Baoqin LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(11):155-163
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic effect of sequential administration of Dihuang Baoyuan granules (DHBY, the prescription for consolidating body resistance) and Fuling Yunhua granules (FLYH, the prescription for treating symptoms) on spontaneous type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in mice. MethodsAccording to the fasting blood glucose (FBG) level, 12-week-old db/db mice were randomized into six groups: model, DHBY (18.02 g·kg-1), FLYH (14.80 g·kg-1), sequential administration 1 (SEQ-1, DHBY 18.02 g·kg-1+FLYH 14.80 g·kg-1), sequential administration 2 (SEQ-2, FLYH 14.80 g·kg-1+DHBY 18.02 g·kg-1), and dapagliflozin (Dapa, 1.3 mg·kg-1). The m/m mice in the same litter were selected as the normal group. The mice were administrated with corresponding drugs by gavage for 8 consecutive weeks. During the 8 weeks of drug administration and 2 weeks after withdrawal, the retinal thickness, FBG, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and insulin were determined, and histopathological changes of the pancreas, liver, kidney, and retina were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. ResultsCompared with the model group, SEQ-1 for 4 weeks lowered the FBG level (P<0.05), raised the insulin level, decreased the triglyceride (TG) level (P<0.05), increased the number of optic ganglion cells and diminished vacuolar degeneration of pancreatic islet and liver. SEQ-2 lowered FBG and HbA1c levels (P<0.05), rose the insulin level, increased the retinal thickness and the number of optic ganglion cells (P<0.05), and alleviated vacuolar degeneration of pancreatic islet and liver. Two weeks after drug withdrawal, Dapa tended to increase FBG and HbA1c compared with those at the time of drug withdrawal. However, the levels of FBG and HbA1c in the SEQ-2 group remained decreasing (P<0.05). ConclusionSEQ-1 and SEQ-2 can lower the blood glucose level and ameliorate diabetic retinopathy, and SEQ-2 outperformed DHBY and FLYH in lowering the blood glucose level. Moreover, SEQ-2 can maintain the blood glucose-lowering effect after drug withdrawal.
4.Associations between caregivers nutrition literacy and pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease of children aged 8-10
YANG Yifan, LI Li, ZHANG Pingping, WANG Youxin, WANG Mingyue, YANG Shuhan, WU Yuying, WANG Hui
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(4):597-600
Objective:
To explore the associations between caregivers nutrition literacy and pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), so as to provide scientific evidence for the key contents of family intervention measures.
Methods:
In September 2022, a study involving 1 609 thirdgrade students and their caregivers from six schools in Yinzhou, Haishu, and Zhenhai Districts of Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, was conducted. Venous blood samples were collected to measure lipid profiles and investigate the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among the children. Family Food Environment Questionnaire was used to assess the nutrition literacy levels of the caregivers. Generalized linear regression analysis was employed to explore the correlation between caregivers nutrition literacy levels and the prevalence of NAFLD in children.
Results:
Among the surveyed students, 191 were in the NAFLD group, whereas 1 418 were in the nonNAFLD group. The median nutrition literacy score of caregivers in the NAFLD group and nonNAFLD group all were 11.00 (9.00,12.00), which was not significantly different (Z=-0.40, P=0.71). The generalized linear regression results revealed that the level of nutrition literacy of caregivers had no significant effect on childrens Triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and Triglyceride-glucose-Waisttoheight ratio (TyG-WHtR) [β(95%CI) were 0.001(-0.005-0.006) and 0.000(-0.014-0.014), P>0.05].
Conclusions
The nutrition literacy level of caregivers has no significant correlation with the direct incidence of NAFLD in children. As for family intervention measures, it is necessary not only to improve the nutrition literacy level of caregivers but also to effectively apply nutritional knowledge in practice to optimize health management.
5.Meta analysis of maternal overweight/obesity during pregnancy and offspring metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease
WU Yuying, ENKAER Nuer, WANG Youxin, WANG Mingyue, YANG Yifan, YANG Shuhan, SUN Lingling, WANG Hui
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(8):1079-1083
Objective:
To evaluates the association between maternal overweight/obesity during pregnancy and offspring risk of metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), providing theoretical evidence for early life MASLD prevention.
Methods:
An online search was conducted across ten databases (CNKI, Wanfang, SinoMed, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, PROSPERO, PQDT Global, ScienceDirect) for research literature on the association between maternal overweight/obesity during pregnancy and the development of MASLD in offspring, with the search period spanning from January 2014 to December 2024. Two researchers independently screened literature, extracted data, and assessed study quality. Statistical analysis was performed using R 4.3.3.
Results:
Ten studies involving 10 229 participants were included, comprising 4 cohort studies and 6 case control studies. Cohort studies showed that maternal overweight and obesity significantly increased offspring MASLD risk ( RR=1.59, 95%CI=1.06-2.39, P <0.05), with moderate heterogeneity ( I 2=56.9%, P =0.07). Case control studies indicated a positive association between maternal overweight/obesity during pregnancy and offspring risk of MASLD( OR=2.00, 95%CI=1.68-2.39, P < 0.05), with low heterogeneity ( I 2=48.8%, P =0.08).
Conclusions
Maternal overweight/obesity during pregnancy positively correlates with offspring MASLD risk. Gestational weight management may reduce the risk.
6.Analysis of factors influencing the trough concentration of voriconazole and adverse drug reactions in renal transplant patients
Xiuman SUN ; Caifang ZENG ; Zhongbin DENG ; Lijuan SHI ; Yuying SHI ; Jingwen CHEN ; Jiabin YANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(18):2301-2306
OBJECTIVE To analyze the influencing factors of voriconazole trough concentration and adverse drug reactions (ADR) in renal transplant recipients. METHODS Data from inpatients who received voriconazole and therapeutic drug monitoring in our hospital between January 2022 and August 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into renal transplant group and non-renal transplant group based on transplantation status. A 1∶1 propensity score matching (PSM) method was used to balance differences in baselines between the two groups. Voriconazole trough concentrations, target attainment rate, clinical efficacy, and ADR were compared between the two groups. Multiple linear regression (backward) was used to analyze the factors influencing voriconazole trough concentrations in the renal transplant group. Univariate analysis and binary Logistic regression were used to identify independent risk factors for ADR in the renal transplant group. RESULTS After PSM, 48 patients were included in each group. There were no statistically significant differences in the mean voriconazole trough concentration, target attainment rate or efficacy rate between the two groups (P>0.05). The total incidence of ADR was significantly higher in the renal transplant group than in the non-renal transplant group (P<0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that age, average daily dose, pulmonary infection, total bilirubin during medication, day-1 loading dose, use of the original drug, concomitant immunosuppressant use, and the occurrence of ADR were factors influencing voriconazole trough concentration in renal transplant patients (P<0.05). Binary Logistic regression analysis showed that abnormal direct bilirubin during medication [OR=7.747, 95%CI (1.334, 45.005), P=0.023] was an independent risk factor for ADR in renal transplant patients receiving voriconazole. CONCLUSIONS Age, average daily dose, pulmonary infection, use of the original drug, day-1 loading dose, total bilirubin during medication, concomitant immunosuppressant use, and the occurrence of ADR are the factors influencing voriconazole trough concentration in renal transplant patients. Furthermore, patients with abnormal direct bilirubin during medication are more susceptible to ADR.
7.Study on the latent profile characteristics and influencing factors of capability-opportunity-motivation-behavior in stroke patients
Lina GUO ; Yuying XIE ; Mengyu ZHANG ; Xinxin ZHOU ; Peng ZHAO ; Miao WEI ; Han CHENG ; Qingyang LI ; Caixia YANG ; Keke MA ; Yanjin LIU ; Yuanli GUO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(25):3374-3381
Objective:To explore the latent profile types of capability-opportunity-motivation-behavior in stroke patients and analyze the influencing factors of different latent profiles.Methods:From January to October 2023, totally 596 stroke patients from the Neurology Department of five ClassⅢ Grade A hospitals in Henan Province were selected by stratified random sampling. The patients were surveyed using a general information questionnaire, the Stroke Prevention Knowledge Questionnaire (SPKQ), the Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS), the WHO's Quality of Life Questionnaire- Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF), the Short Form Health Belief Model Scale (SF-HBMS), and the Health Promoting Lifestyle ProfileⅡ (HPLPⅡ). Latent profile analysis was used to classify the capability-opportunity-motivation-behavior characteristics of stroke patients, and multiple logistic regression was conducted to explore the influencing factors of different latent profiles.Results:Three latent profiles of capability-opportunity-motivation-behavior in stroke patients were identified, including low capability-opportunity-motivation-behavior with high health beliefs (32.4%, 193/596), moderate capability-opportunity-motivation-behavior with insufficient health beliefs (47.5%, 283/596), and high capability-opportunity-motivation-behavior with lack of social support (20.1%, 120/596). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that educational level, smoking history, family history, body mass index, and Charlson Comorbidity Index score were influencing factors of different latent profiles ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:Stroke patients exhibit distinct classifications of capability-opportunity-motivation-behavior. Targeted interventions should be conducted based on the characteristics of each category to improve health behavior management outcomes in patients.
8.Construction and application of a multi-drug resistance bacteria information management system/
Bo WU ; Yuying YAN ; Liying SONG ; Xuan YANG ; Xuejun SHANGGUAN ; Rong LIN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(16):1942-1947
Objective To construct and apply a multidrug-resistant bacteria information management system,and evaluate its effectiveness and accuracy in the management of patients with multidrug-resistant bacteria infection.Methods A system construction team was established to develop a multidrug-resistant bacteria information management system,which includes 4 modules:early warning,execution,monitoring,and statistical decision-making.Patients with positive detection of multidrug-resistant bacteria admitted to a tertiary A obstetrics and gynecology hospital in Zhejiang Province from January to December 2022,members of the system construction team,and clinical medical staff were selected as the research subjects.The execution efficiency of multidrug-resistant bacteria management,as well as the system's accuracy,usability,and satisfaction were compared before(January to June 2022)and after(July to December 2022)the application of the system.Results After the implementation of the system,the immediate feedback rate of multidrug-resistant bacteria early warning information increased from 62.87%to 89.78%;the rate of issuing isolation medical orders rose from 61.07%to 93.33%;the accuracy of the implementation of isolation measures for patients increased from 66.67%to 98.01%;all differences are statistically significant(P<0.001).The accuracy rate of the system in making decisions is 88.44%;the usability score given by medical staff for the system is 44.04 points,and the satisfaction score of the system construction team members and medical staff to the system is 121.25 points,both at a high level.Conclusion The multidrug-resistant information management system is equipped with features such as immediate alerts,multi-channel notifications,infection control department supervision,and auxiliary decision-making,which can provide medical staff with accurate decision reports.Preliminary application results show that the system has a high level of accuracy and good usability.
9.Analysis of clinical features and prognostic risk factors in elderly lung adenocarcinoma patients
Shuang ZHAO ; Han YANG ; Haijuan ZHAO ; Miao MIAO ; Qingqing WANG ; Yaru WANG ; Yuying YIN ; Huiqing YAO ; Fei LIU ; Xin WANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2024;43(11):1402-1408
Objective:This study aims to analyze the clinical characteristics of elderly patients with lung adenocarcinoma and to construct a predictive model for assessing their survival.Methods:We conducted a retrospective analysis of clinical data sourced from the SEER database for patients aged 60 years or older who were diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma between 2013 and 2018.Cox regression analysis was employed to identify independent prognostic factors affecting the survival of elderly lung adenocarcinoma patients, leading to the development of a nomogram model.The discriminative ability and calibration of the nomogram were assessed using the C-index and calibration curve.Each patient's total risk score was calculated based on the predictive model, and patients were stratified according to the quartiles of their total risk scores.The Kaplan-Meier method and Log-rank test were utilized to evaluate survival differences among the identified risk groups.Results:Among 38, 852 lung adenocarcinoma patients, 17, 200 were males and 21, 652 were females.Significant differences in survival rates were observed among lung adenocarcinoma patients based on age, gender, marital status, histological grade, TNM stage, tumor size, and the presence of bone, brain, or liver metastases, as well as the type of treatment received, including surgical treatment, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy(all P<0.001).The C-index of the training model was 0.815(95% CI: 0.811-0.819), while the validation model yielded a C-index of 0.810(95% CI: 0.804-0.816).The prediction model demonstrated higher Area Under Curve(AUC)values of 0.746, 0.768, and 0.775 for 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year survival in the modeling dataset, respectively, and 0.747, 0.770, and 0.777 in the validation dataset.Furthermore, the risk stratification model effectively distinguished patients at varying levels of risk( P<0.001). Conclusions:Age, gender, marital status, histological grade, TNM stage, tumor size, and the presence of bone, brain, and liver metastases, along with treatment modalities such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, were identified as independent prognostic factors for elderly patients with lung adenocarcinoma.The risk prediction model developed in this study effectively differentiates between patients at varying levels of risk, which holds significant implications for predicting treatment responses in elderly lung adenocarcinoma patients and advancing the practice of precision medicine.
10.Effects of PTS on gastric cancer cells by regulating Wnt/β-catenin pathway
Jinpeng YANG ; Wenhua WANG ; Yongbo ZHANG ; Yuying ZHANG
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(19):26-32
Objective To investigate the effects of 6-pyruvoyl-tetrahydropterin synthase(PTS)on gastric cancer cells.Methods The expression of PTS protein and mRNA in gastric mucosal epithelial cells GES-1 and gastric cancer cell lines HGC-27 cells,MGC-803 cells,AGS cells and MKN-45 cells were determined by Western blot(WB)and reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR).AGS cells were selected for follow-up experiments.AGS cells were divided into control(NC)group,sh-PTS group,and sh-PTS+BML-284 group.Cell proliferation was measured by CCK-8.Cell migration ability was measured by scratch healing.Cell invasion and migration were measured by Transwell assay.Apoptosis was measured by flow cytometry.The protein and mRNA levels of β-catenin,c-myc,GSK-3β and Wnt5a were detected by WB and RT-qPCR.Results The expression of PTS in gastric mucosal epithelial cells GES-1 was lower than that in gastric cancer cells,and the expression of PTS was the highest in AGS cells.Knocking down PTS could inhibit proliferation,migration and invasion of gastric cancer cells,promote cell apoptosis,decreased β-catenin,c-myc,Wnt5a protein levels,and increased GSK-3β protein levels(P<0.05).Compared with sh-PTS group,cell proliferation,migration and invasion ability of sh-PTS+BML-284 group were enhanced,apoptosis level was decreased,protein expression of β-catenin,c-myc and Wnt5a was increased,and protein expression of GSK-3β was decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion PTS can affect proliferation,migration,invasion and apoptosis of gastric cancer cells by mediating Wnt/β-catenin pathway.


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