1.Cardiometabolic risk factor trends across different occupational groups in nine provinces of China, 2009–2018
Yu WU ; Hongru JIANG ; Lixin HAO ; Liusen WANG ; Weiyi LI ; Shaoshunzi WANG ; Zijian WANG ; Zhihong WANG ; Huijun WANG ; Bing ZHANG ; Lili CHEN ; Gangqiang DING
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(2):153-159
Background With China's socioeconomic development, significant lifestyle changes have occurred among occupational groups, leading to alterations in cardiovascular metabolic risk factors. However, few studies have examined the secular trends of these risk factors in China's working population. Objective To analyze the trends in cardiovascular metabolic risk factors among the occupational population in nine provinces of China from 2009 to 2018, and to explore the associations between different occupational types and these risk factors, along with their clustering patterns, thereby providing evidence for targeted interventions. Methods This study utilized data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) in 2009, 2015, and 2018. The dataset covered
2.Change trend of compound obesity among different occupational groups in nine provinces of China from 1993 to 2018
Lixin HAO ; Yu WU ; Liusen WANG ; Lili CHEN ; Boya ZHAO ; Zhongting LU ; Zhihong WANG ; Bing ZHANG ; Hongru JIANG ; Huijun WANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(2):160-167
Background The global prevalence of obesity is on the rise and is closely associated with various chronic non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. There is a relative lack of long-term dynamic studies on compound obesity among occupational populations. Objective To explore the changing trends of compound obesity among different occupational groups aged 18–59 years in nine provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) of China from 1993 to 2018, and to provide a scientific basis for formulating targeted weight management strategies for occupational populations. Methods A total of
3.Association between changes in body mass index and hypertension among different occupational groups
Zhongting LU ; Lili CHEN ; Hongru JIANG ; Lixin HAO ; Liusen WANG ; Weiyi LI ; Yu WU ; Huijun WANG ; Bing ZHANG ; Jiguo ZHANG ; Zhihong WANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(2):168-173
Background With rising obesity rates and earlier hypertension onset among occupational populations, there is an urgent need to elucidate the long-term cardiovascular impacts of dynamic body weight patterns. Current evidence lacks trajectory modeling studies examining occupation-specific prevention strategies. Objective To investigate the association between long-term body mass index (BMI) trajectories and incident hypertension risk in Chinese working adults, and to examine occupation-specific heterogeneity in this relationship. Methods A dynamic sub-cohort of 4 413 occupational participants was constructed from ten survey waves (1991–2018) of the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS). Eligible individuals had valid key BMI records at three or more independent follow-ups before the outcome event; the individual baseline was set as the year of their first participation in the survey. Group-based trajectory modeling (GBTM) was used to identify BMI change patterns. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for hypertension incidence across trajectory groups, with stratified analysis by occupational categories. Results Among
4.Microbial Contamination Control and Related Standards for Human Stem Cell Preparations
Cuizhu CHEN ; Changfa HUANG ; Qian LI ; Ze WU ; Chunran CAO ; Zhihong WU
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(6):1429-1436
Human stem cell preparations and related products have been widely utilized in clinical trials and treatments for refractory diseases both domestically and internationally.Due to the complexity of the prepa-ration process for stem cell preparations,current microbial detection methods struggle to meet the safety testing requirements,particularly for release testing within medical institutions.Therefore,it is imperative to develop novel alternative methods to ensure the safe and timely clinical application of stem cell preparations.This article elaborates on the microbial testing procedures and relevant regulatory standards involved in stem cell preparations,covering aspects such as raw material selection,preparation processes,release testing,therapeutic application,and sample retention testing.The aim is to provide a foundation for microbial quality control in the clinical use of stem cell preparations.
5.Molecular Mechanism of miR-146b Regulating ERK1/2-AP-1 Signaling Pathway Involved in the Rat Model of Diabetes Complicated with Cerebral Infarction
Lingli LIU ; Ruoxuan WEI ; Wei CHEN ; Caixia KONG ; Zhihong LIU
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(2):135-139
Objective To explore whether miR-146b can participate in the brain injury process of diabetic rats with cerebral infarction(DM-CI)by regulating the extracellular regulatory protein kinase(ERK1/2)-activated protein-1(AP-1)signaling pathway.Methods 80 SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group,DM-CI group,low miR-146b expression group and ERK1/2 inhibition group,with 20 rats in each group.The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)score measures brain function in rats.The mRNA levels of miR-146b,ERK1/2 and AP-1 in rat brain tissue were detected by RT-qPCR.Western blotting detected ERK1/2,AP-1 protein levels in rat brain tissue.TTC staining was used to detect cerebral infarction volume in rats.H&E staining was used to detect brain histopathological changes.Random blood glucose levels were detected by glucose meter in rats.Results Compared with sham operation group,mRNA expression levels of miR-146b,ERK1/2 and AP-1 in brain tissue of rats in DM-CI group were significantly increased,with statistically differences(t=10.86,15.62,9.87,all P<0.05).ERK1/2 and AP-1 protein levels increased,with statistically differences(t=11.18,23.81,P<0.05).NIHSS score increased and random blood glucose level increased(t=44.49,30.02,all P<0.05),and increased cerebral infarction volume(t=51.05,P<0.05),the structure of brain tissue was disorganized and loose,and edema can be seen in the pericellular space.Compared with the DM-CI group,the mRNA expression levels of miR-146b,ERK1/2 and AP-1 in the brain tissue of rats with low expression of miR-146b were decreased,with statistically differences(t=38.00,20.03,24.25,all P<0.05).the protein expression of EPK1/2 and AP-1 decreased,and the differences were statistically significant(t=12.30,26.70,all P<0.05).NIHSS score and random blood glucose level were decreased,with statistically differences(t=38.11,33.77,all P<0.05),cerebral infarction volume decreased(t=16.70,P<0.05),the degree of brain tissue in jury and edema was improved,and the expression levels of ERK1/2 and AP-1 protein and mRNA in brain tissue of rats inhibited by ERK1/2 were decreased,with statistically differences(t=13.61~38.00,all P<0.05),the NIHSS score of rats was decreased,and the random blood glucose level was decreased,with statistically differences(t=16.48,26.61,all P<0.05).Conclusion MiR-146b may be involved in brain functional and structural damage in DM-CI rats by regulating ERK1/2-AP-1 signaling pathway.
6.Age,blood eosinophils,FeNO and serum IgE as biomarkers for the prediction of eosinophilic phenotype among asthmatic patients
Jiameng GAO ; Yuan MA ; Yao SHEN ; Fang WANG ; Yuhao QIAN ; Zhihong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2025;30(5):631-639
AIM:To identify surrogate clinical bio-markers for profiling the eosinophilic status of an individual patient over induced sputum analysis.METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional study on 100 asthmatic patients whose induced sputum was successfully collected.Subjects were further classified into either EA or NEA based on whether the percentage of sputum eosinophil count(SEC%)was≥3%.Demographic and clinical data were col-lected,including basic information,routine blood tests,lung function tests,bronchodilator reversibili-ty tests,fractional exhaled nitric oxide(FeNO),the Asthma Control Test(ACT)and the Asthma Control Questionnaire(ACQ).All variables significantly asso-ciated with EA were candidates for multivariate lo-gistic regression analysis.A scoring system present-ed as a nomogram for the prediction of EA was de-veloped.RESULTS:In the univariate analysis,com-pared with NEA subjects,those with EA were of older age and had worse asthma control and lung function in addition to higher values of blood eosin-ophils,serum IgE and FeNO.Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that age,FeNOx serum IgE and blood eosinophil count(BEC)were identi-fied as independent risk factors for eosinophilic asthma,which were all included in the nomogram.CONCLUSION:A combination assessment including age,FeNOx serum IgE and BEC could be applicable to clinicians in identifying eosinophilic asthma and is easier,faster,more inexpensive and more readily available than the induced sputum test.
7.Preparation of osteoporotic femoral condylar bone defect model in rabbits and its critical value
Guanghui DENG ; Wei XIANG ; Qifan SU ; Xiaoyu CHEN ; Liangwei WANG ; Zhihong WAN ; Jiaqi WU ; Xiaojun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(30):6426-6433
BACKGROUND:In most species,a bone defect that is longer than 1.5 or 2 times its diameter can be considered a critical bone defect,and when the bone defect volume reaches the critical value,it cannot heal on its own.Currently,there is no uniform standard for the size of critical-sized defects in the osteoporotic femoral condyle of rabbits.OBJECTIVE:To establish a rabbit model with different sizes of bone defects in the osteoporotic femoral condyle and to determine the critical-sized defects of osteoporotic femoral condyle in rabbits.METHODS:Thirty-six 3-month-old female New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into ovariectomy group(n=30)and sham operation group(n=6).Rabbits in the ovariectomy group underwent bilateral ovariectomy to establish an osteoporosis model,and then femoral condyle bone defect models of different diameters(diameters were 4,5,6,and 7 mm,and depths were 8 mm)were further established;rabbits in the sham operation group did not undergo ovariectomy.At 8 and 12 weeks after modeling,3 rats were randomly selected from each group for CT scanning and three-dimensional reconstruction to evaluate the healing of bone defects.Afterwards,samples were taken for gross observation and hematoxylin-eosin staining to observe the growth of new bone in the femoral condyle bone defect area.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)All rabbits survived and moved well after modeling of osteoporosis and femoral condyle bone defect.(2)At 12 weeks after osteoporosis modeling,dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry results showed that the bone mineral density of lumbar vertebrae in ovariectomy group was significantly lower than that in sham operation group(P<0.05).Hematoxylin-eosin staining showed that the bone trabeculae in the ovariectomy group became thinner and sparse.The proportion of bone tissue area in the ovariectomy group was significantly lower than that in the sham operation group(P=0.00).Micro-CT results showed that the bone tissue parameters of the femoral condyle in the ovariectomy group were significantly different from those in the sham operation group(P<0.05),and the ovariectomy group showed obvious characteristics of osteoporosis.(3)CT showed that the bone defect in the 4 mm and 5 mm diameter groups was basically completely repaired at 12 weeks after surgery.There was more new bone tissue in the 6 mm diameter group,but the central part of the bone defect was not completely repaired.A small amount of new bone tissue grew in the 7 mm diameter group,and the bone defect was obvious.(4)Gross observation at 12 weeks after surgery showed that the femoral condyle bone defect in the 4 mm and 5 mm diameter groups was completely repaired.Obvious depression was seen in the bone defect area of the 6 mm and 7 mm diameter groups,and the bone defect was not completely repaired.(5)Histological observation at 12 weeks after surgery showed that the bone defect area of the 4 mm and 5 mm diameter groups was completely filled with new bone,and the trabecular structure was irregular;while there were new trabeculae in the periphery of the 6 mm and 7 mm diameter groups,and the bone defect in the central area was still obvious.(6)The results showed that during the 12-week experimental observation period of osteoporotic femoral condyle defects in rabbits,under the condition of the same defect depth of 8 mm,femoral condyle defects with a diameter ≥ 6 mm could not heal on their own,while femoral condyle defects with a diameter<6 mm were completely repaired.A diameter of 6 mm and a depth of 8 mm can be used as the critical bone defect value of osteoporotic femoral condyle in rabbits.
8.Protective effect of sericin on streptozotocin-induced INS-1 cell damage by regulating PI3K/Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway through Akt1 and its mechanism
Cheng CHEN ; Jingyao LI ; Wanxiang HU ; Donghui LIU ; Zhihong CHEN
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2025;51(3):590-598
Objective:To discuss the effect of sericin on the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(Akt)/nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)signaling pathway and apoptosis in the streptozotocin(STZ)-damaged INS-1 cells,and to clarify its mechanism.Methods:The INS-1 cells were cultured with complete medium containing 0,0.1,0.3,1.0,3.0,and 10.0 μmol·L-1 Akt1 inhibitor A-674563,10 mmol·L-1 STZ,and 600 mg·L-1 sericin,and divided into 0,0.1,0.3,1.0,3.0,and 10.0 μmol·L-1 A-674563 groups,and the control group(complete medium without drugs)was set up.Cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)method was used to detect the survival rates of the INS-1 cells,and the half-maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50)value was calculated to determine the optimal inhibitory concentration of A-674563,which was further verified by Western blotting method.The INS-1 cells were divided into normal control group(complete medium),model group(10 mmol·L-1 STZ+complete medium),and low,medium,and high doses of sericin groups(10 mmol·L-1 STZ+150 mg·L-1 sericin+complete medium,10 mmol·L-1 STZ+300 mg·L-1 sericin+complete medium,and 10 mmol·L-1 STZ+600 mg·L-1 sericin+complete medium).CCK-8 method was used to detect the survival rates of the INS-1 cells in various groups to determine the optimal concentration of sericin.Additionally,the INS-1 cells were divided into normal control group(complete medium),model group(10 mmol·L-1 STZ+complete medium),sericin group(10 mmol·L-1 STZ+600 mg·L-1 sericin+complete medium),and A-674563 group(10 mmol·L-1 STZ+600 mg·L-1 sericin+0.3 μmol·L-1 A-674563+complete medium).Flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptotic rates of the INS-1 cells in various groups;real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR)method was used to detect the expression levels of Akt1,NF-κB,tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),and interleukin-6(IL-6)mRNA in the INS-1 cells in various groups;Western blotting method was used to detect the expression levels of phosphorylated Akt1(p-Akt1)and NF-κB proteins in the INS-1 cells in various groups;enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)method was used to detect the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in the INS-1 cells in various groups.Results:The survival rates of the INS-1 cells in control group was 100.00%±0.00%;in 0,0.1,0.3,1.0,3.0,and 10.0 μmol·L-1 A-674563+10 mmol·L-1 STZ+600 mg·L-1 sericin+complete medium groups,which were 82.50%±2.28%,69.47%±1.94%,51.51%±1.74%,38.94%±1.57%,24.79%±1.14%,and 19.85%±1.03%,respectively.The IC?? value of A-674563 for INS-1 cells was 0.3 μmol·L-1,and 0.3 μmol·L-1 A-674563 was selected for subsequent experiments.Compared with 0 μmol·L-1 A-674563,the expression level of p-Akt1 protein in the INS-1 cells after treated with 0.3 μmol·L-1 A-674563+10 mmol·L-1 STZ+600 mg·L-1 sericin+complete medium was significantly decreased(P<0.05).The CCK-8 results showed that compared with normal control group,the survival rate of the INS-1 cells in model group was significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the survival rates of the INS-1 cells in low,medium,and high doses of sericin groups were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with low and medium doses of sericin groups,the survival rate of the INS-1 cells in high dose of sericin group was significantly increased(P<0.05).Thus,600 mg·L-1 sericin was selected for subsequent experiments.The CCK-8 results showed that compared with normal control group,the survival rate of the INS-1 cells in model group was significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the survival rate of the INS-1 cells in sericin group was significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with sericin group,the survival rate of the INS-1 cells in A-674563 group was significantly decreased(P<0.05).The flow cytometry results showed that compared with normal control group,the apoptotic rate of the INS-1 cells in model group was significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the apoptotic rate of the INS-1 cells in sericin group was significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with sericin group,the apoptotic rate of the INS-1 cells in A-674563 group was significantly increased(P<0.05).The RT-qPCR results showed that compared with normal control group,the expression level of Akt1 mRNA in the INS-1 cells in model group was significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the expression levels of Akt1 mRNA in the INS-1 cells in low,medium,and high doses of sericin groups were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with low and medium doses of sericin groups,the expression level of Akt1 mRNA in the INS-1 cells in high dose of sericin group was significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with normal control group,the expression levels of NF-κB,TNF-α,and IL-6 mRNA in the INS-1 cells in model group were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the expression levels of NF-κB,TNF-α,and IL-6 mRNA in the INS-1 cells in sericin group were significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with sericin group,the expression level of NF-κB mRNA in the INS-1 cells in A-674563 group was significantly increased(P<0.05).The Western blotting results showed that compared with normal control group,the expression level of p-Akt1 protein in the INS-1 cells in model group was significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the expression levels of p-Akt1 protein in the INS-1 cells in low,medium,and high doses of sericin groups were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with low and medium doses of sericin groups,the expression level of p-Akt1 protein in the INS-1 cells in high dose of sericin group was significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with normal control group,the expression level of NF-κB protein in the INS-1 cells in model group was significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the expression level of NF-κB protein in the INS-1 cells in sericin group was significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with sericin group,the expression level of NF-κB protein in the INS-1 cells in A-674563 group was significantly increased(P<0.05).The ELISA results showed that compared with normal control group,the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in the INS-1 cells in model group were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in the INS-1 cells in sericin group were significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with sericin group,the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in the INS-1 cells in A-674563 group were significantly increased(P<0.05).Conclusion:Sericin alleviates the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway-mediated inflammatory response and apoptosis by targeting Akt1,exerting a protective effect against STZ-induced damage in INS-1 cells.
9.Study on the effect and mechanism of circ_0009910 on the proliferation and apoptosis of non-small cell lung cancer cells
Xin CHEN ; Peng GE ; Bing QI ; Zhihong SUN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(13):1568-1574
Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of circular RNA_0009910(circ_0009910)on the proliferation and apoptosis of non-small cell lung cancer cells.Methods A549 cells were randomly divided into groups and transfected as follows:si-NC group,si-circ_0009910 group,miR-NC group,miR-34a-5p group,si-circ_0009910+anti-miR-NC group,and si-circ_0009910+anti-miR-34a-5p group.After successful transfec-tion,cell proliferation was measured using the CCK-8 assay.Dual-luciferase reporter assays were used to vali-date the target gene of circ_0009910.Apoptosis of A549 cells was analyzed by flow cytometry.Protein expres-sion levels of B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2),transmembrane receptor protein 1(Notch1),cell proliferation-asso-ciated nuclear antigen(Ki-67),Bcl-2-associated X protein(Bax),and cysteine aspartic acid protease-3(Caspase-3)were detected by Western blot.Cells from each group were subcutaneously injected into the abdo-mens of male nude mice to establish xenograft models.Tumor volume,tumor weight,and protein expression in tumor tissues were measured.Results Compared with the si-NC group,the si-circ_0009910 group showed significantly reduced A549 cell proliferation,increased apoptosis,decreased expression of Ki-67,Notch1,and Bcl-2,and increased expression of Bax and Caspase-3(P<0.05).Compared with the miR-NC group,the miR-34a-5p group exhibited significantly reduced luciferase activity after transfection with wild-type circ_0009910(P<0.05).The si-circ_0009910 group showed upregulated miR-34a-5p expression compared to the si-NC group.The miR-34a-5p group demonstrated weaker proliferation,higher apoptosis,downregulated Bcl-2,Notch1,and Ki-67,and upregulated Bax and Caspase-3 compared to the miR-NC group(P<0.05).Compared with the si-circ_0009910+anti-miR-NC group,the si-circ_0009910+anti-miR-34a-5p group exhibited en-hanced proliferation,reduced apoptosis,upregulated Bcl-2,Notch1,and Ki-67,and downregulated Bax and Caspase-3(P<0.05).In vivo,the si-circ_0009910 and miR-34a-5p groups showed smaller tumor volumes and weights,downregulated Notch1,Ki-67,and Bcl-2,and upregulated Bax and Caspase-3 in tumor tissues com-pared to their respective control groups(P<0.05).Conclusion Low expression of circ_0009910 inhibits A549 cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis,potentially via the miR-34a-5p/Notch1 signaling pathway.
10.Clinical characteristics and D-mannose treatment outcomes in 5 children with mannose phosphate isomerase-congenital disorders of glycosylation
Yan ZHANG ; Liting LI ; Nengli WANG ; Yuchuan LI ; Zhihong GUAN ; Jingzhuo TIAN ; Lian CHEN ; Weiyuan FANG ; Jianshe WANG
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2025;63(10):1136-1141
Objective:To analyze the clinical characteristics of mannose phosphate isomerase-congenital disorders of glycosylation (MPI-CDG) and evaluated the outcomes following D-mannose treatment.Methods:This case-series study analyzed clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, imaging results, genetic data, and outcomes after D-mannose therapy in 5 children with MPI-CDG diagnosed at the Children′s Hospital of Fudan University between December 2014 and December 2024.Results:The age of onset ranged from 0.3 to 0.4 years in all 5 children, who initially presented with diarrhea and hypoglycemia. Associated manifestations included short stature (3 cases), anemia (3 cases), splenomegaly (3 cases), hepatomegaly (4 cases), elevated transaminases (4 cases), and hypoalbuminemia (4 cases). Liver pathology revealed hepatic fibrosis in 3 cases. Genetic testing identified 8 variants in the MPI gene, including 2 novel variants. Following D-mannose treatment, diarrhea and hypoglycemia resolved within 1-2 weeks in all children, with concurrent improvement in anemia. Notably except for Patient 1, who developed progressive splenomegaly, worsening hepatic fibrosis, and portal hypertension despite persistently normal transaminase and albumin levels, the other 4 children showed improvement in transaminase levels, resolution of hypoalbuminemia and amelioration of imaging abnormalities.Conclusions:MPI-CDG typically manifests in infancy with diarrhea and hypoglycemia, often accompanied by multi-system involvement. D-mannose treatment significantly improves metabolic abnormalities and most organ damages. However, close surveillance of liver status is warranted due to the risk of hepatic fibrosis progression in some cases.

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