1.Investigation of somatization symptoms and related factors in adolescents during frequent earthquakes in Hefei
Yu ZHUANG ; Pei TANG ; Yinghan TIAN ; Peng YAO ; Lei XIA ; Huanzhong LIU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(1):141-145
ObjectiveTo investigate somatization symptoms in adolescents during frequent earthquakes in Hefei, and to explore their correlation with earthquake experiences. MethodsA cross-sectional survey was used to select 324 adolescents in Hefei as the survey objects. The self-rating scale of somatization symptoms (SSS) and the fatigue intensity scale (FIS) were used to evaluate the somatization symptoms and fatigue degree of middle school students, and multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the related factors of somatization symptoms and fatigue among middle school students. ResultsA total of 324 adolescents were included, and the overall detection rate of somatization symptoms was 6.5%, and the detection rate of moderate or above fatigue was 20.1%. The results of regression analysis showed that adolescents who were concerned about the earthquake for a longer time (≥1 h) had a higher risk of somatization symptoms (OR=5.430, 95%CI: 1.547-19.058), and adolescents who received pre-earthquake training had a lower degree of fatigue (OR=0.535, 95%CI: 0.292-0.981) (P<0.05). ConclusionDuring the frequent earthquakes, adolescents have more somatization symptoms and fatigue. Therefore, it is crucial to enhance health education, reduce the emphasis on event-related reports, and implement earthquake prevention and disaster reduction training to improve the physical and mental health of adolescents.
2.Chinese expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain after lung surgery with integrated Traditional Chinese and Western medicine (2026 edition)
Jichen QU ; Wentian ZHANG ; Jianqiao CAI ; Zhigang CHEN ; Bin LI ; Wei DAI ; Xiangwu WANG ; Yan LI ; Xiang LÜ ; ; Yongfu ZHU ; Mingran XIE ; Sufang ZHANG ; Lei JIANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(04):522-534
Chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) is a common long-term complication following lung surgery. Its high incidence significantly impacts patients’ quality of life and functional recovery, and imposes a substantial socioeconomic burden. This consensus aims to systematically establish a standardized integrated Chinese and Western medicine diagnostic and treatment framework for chronic post-lung surgery pain (CPLSP). Based on the latest domestic and international evidence-based medical research and multidisciplinary clinical experience, the working group comprehensively elaborates on core issues regarding CPLSP, including its definition, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical assessment, Western medical treatment, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment, and integrated strategies. The consensus emphasizes a patient-centered approach, adhering to the principles of multimodality, individualization, and stepwise management, highlighting the synergistic advantages of integrating Chinese and Western medicine throughout the entire perioperative management cycle encompassing "perioperative anti-inflammation, acute analgesia, and chronic rehabilitation." Through systematic literature retrieval and evidence integration, a total of 9 core recommendations were established to provide scientifically sound and clinically practical guidance.
3.Nomogram clinical prediction model for severe perioperative complications of hepatic resection for hepatolithiasis based on the albumin-bilirubin score
Ming CAO ; Haoran SUN ; Zhangliu JIN ; Bin ZHANG ; Lei WANG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(3):569-575
ObjectiveTo develop and validate a nomogram based on the albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score for predicting the risk of severe perioperative complications in patients undergoing hepatectomy for hepatolithiasis. MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 163 hepatolithiasis patients who underwent hepatectomy. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify independent risk factors for severe perioperative complications. A nomogram prediction model was constructed and its performance was evaluated. ResultsAmong the 163 patients, 66 and 97 were classified into the low-grade and high-grade ALBI groups, respectively. Significant intergroup differences were observed in gender, total bilirubin, albumin levels, and the incidence of severe complications (P0.05). Severe complications occurred in 40 patients. Independent risk factors included age 60 years (OR=5.49, P0.001), high-grade ALBI (OR=8.30, P0.001), history of biliary surgery (OR=2.60, P=0.035), hepatectomy (segmentectomy)≥3 (OR=2.75, P=0.028), and open surgical approach (OR=4.00, P=0.009). A nomogram for predicting severe perioperative complications was successfully established. Internal validation showed that the model had an area under the ROC curve (AUC) of 0.865, which outperformed traditional single predictors. The calibration curve closely aligned with the ideal curve, with a mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.027. Decision curve analysis (DCA) demonstrated a net clinical benefit when the threshold probability exceeded 10%, superior to that of traditional predictors. ConclusionThe ALBI score-based nomogram is successfully developed and validated to predict the risk of severe perioperative complications in hepatolithiasis patients undergoing hepatectomy. The model demonstrated favorable predictive performance and high clinical utility, serving as an effective tool for both preoperative risk assessment and postoperative risk stratification.
4.Analysis of scalp fungal communities in severe alopecia areata patients by ITS sequencing
Chunlan ZHANG ; Yilong LEI ; Ruixuan CHENG ; Dawei DUAN ; Xin DU ; Wenming ZHOU ; Dandan ZANG ; Feng WANG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(3):576-582
ObjectiveTo compare the differences in fungal community composition between lesional and non-lesional scalp areas in patients suffering from severe alopecia areata (AA), and compare these with healthy scalp areas in control subjects. Additionally, to preliminarily explore the changes in scalp fungal communities in severe AA patients and their potential underlying immunological mechanisms. MethodsA total of 20 severe AA patients and 18 healthy controls were enrolled. Skin swab samples were collected from lesional and non-lesional scalp areas of severe AA patients, as well as from the normal scalp of healthy controls. The fungal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region was amplified and analyzed using high-throughput sequencing. ResultsThe lesional scalp areas of severe AA patients exhibited higher α-diversity and species richness in fungal communities. Notably, the relative abundance of Ascomycota, along with genera such as Mycosphaerella, Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Wallemia, significantly increased in the bald regions. In contrast, Acremonium and Schizophyllum were more predominant in the non-lesional areas of severe AA patients. ConclusionDistinct region-specific differences in scalp fungal microbiota in severe AA patients suggests that fungal dysbiosis may play a potential role in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata. These findings provide new insights into the disease characteristics of severe AA from the perspective of scalp microecology.
5.Trpc6 knockout suppresses inflammasome activity and alleviates myocardial inflammatory damage in mice
Haoyu LIANG ; Lei FAN ; Xing ZHU ; Lei HUANG ; Weiping LI ; Weizu LI
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(4):591-598
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Trpc6 knockout on chronic lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced myocardial inflammation and fibrosis in mice and its potential mechanisms. MethodsMale C57BL/6 wild-type (WT) mice and Trpc6 knockout (Trpc6-/-) mice of the same background were randomly divided into four groups: WT control, WT+LPS (200 μg/kg), Trpc6-/- control, and Trpc6-/-+LPS (200 μg/kg). Group with LPS received intraperitoneal LPS injections for 21 consecutive days to induce chronic myocardial inflammatory injury. Cardiac ultrasound assessed changes in left ventricular ejection fraction (EF), left ventricular shortening fraction (FS), and cardiac output (CO). Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining and periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining were used to examine morphological alterations in myocardial tissue. Masson’s trichrome staining was used to assess myocardial fiber alterations; Western blot analysis was used to measure myocardial tissue expression of transient receptor potential calcium channel 6 (TRPC6), NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3 inflammasome (NLRP3),absent in melanoma 2 inflammasome (AIM2), Caspase-1, interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-1β in mouse myocardial tissue. ResultsCompared with the WT control group, the WT+LPS group exhibited decreased cardiac EF (P<0.01), FS (P<0.01), and CO (P<0.05), along with significantly increased myocardial tissue damage, glycoprotein deposition, and fibrosis (P<0.01). Further analysis revealed that compared with the WT control group, the WT+LPS group exhibited markedly increased myocardial tissue expression of TRPC6, NLRP3, AIM2, Caspase-1, IL-6, and IL-1β (P<0.01). Compared with the WT+LPS group, mice in the Trpc6-/- +LPS group exhibited elevated EF (P<0.01) and FS (P<0.05), along with reduced myocardial tissue injury, glycoprotein deposition, and fibrosis (P<0.05). ConclusionChronic LPS treatment can activate NLRP3/AIM2 inflammasomes through the up-regulation of TRPC6 expression, and then lead to chronic myocardial inflammatory injury and fibrosis, while Trpc6 knockdown can reduce myocardial inflammatory injury and fibrosis, and the mechanism is related to inhibiting the activation of NLRP3/AIM2 inflammasomes.
6.Correlation between TRIM21 and Cisplatin induced acute kidney injury in mice
Qingqing Sun ; Lei Ni ; Wei Wei ; Chun Wang
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(11):2005-2010
Objective:
To investigate the expression of triple motif protein 21 (TRIM21) at different time points in Cisplatin induced acute kidney injury (Cis-AKI) mouse model and its correlation with pathological score .
Methods:
Acute kidney injury (AKI) model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of cisplatin (20 mg/kg) . Peripheral blood serum was collected at 12 , 24 , 48 and 72 h , respectively . Body weight and kidney mass were also recorded . The dynamic changes of serum creatinine ( SCr) and urea nitrogen ( BUN) were detected . The expressions of TRIM21 protein and endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) proteins GRP78 , GRP94 , P-elf2αand CHOP were de- tected by Western blot. HE staining was used to observe the pathology of renal tissue and analyze the correlation between the expression of TRIM21 protein at different time points .
Results:
Compared with the control group , the renal body ratio of Cis-AKI mice significantly increased at 48 h and 72 h (P < 0. 01) . SCr and BUN of Cis-AKI mice significantly increased at 48 h and 72 h compared with control group ( P < 0. 01) . HE staining showed that compared with the control group , the renal pathological scores of Cis-AKI mice increased at 12 and 24 h ( P < 0. 000 1) . At the same time , the expression of TRIM21 protein significantly increased at 24 h (P < 0. 01) . Com- pared with the control group , the renal pathological score of Cis-AKI mice significantly increased at 48 h ( P < 0. 000 1) , and the protein expression of TRIM21 , CHOP and GRP78 was significantly up-regulated at 48 h (P < 0. 05) . Compared with the control group , the renal pathological score of Cis-AKI mice significantly increased at 72 h (P < 0. 000 1) , and the expression of TRIM21 , GRP94 and P-elf2αproteins was significantly up-regulated at 72 h (P < 0. 05) . The results of correlation analysis showed that the expression of TRIM21 protein at different time points was positively correlated with the HE pathological scores at different time points (P < 0. 000 1) .
Conclusion
At different time points , TRIM21 may participate in the pathological progression of Cis-AKI by affecting ERS ,and it is positively correlated with renal pathological scores , which is expected to become a potential early diagnos- tic marker and intervention target.
7.The expression and function of STAT4 in lung adenocaroma
Qian Chai ; Yanke Zhang ; Min Wu ; Lei Zhao
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(10):1799-1807
Objective:
To investigate the expression level of signal transducer and activator of transcription 4(STAT4) in lung adenocarcinoma(LUAD), and to analyze its impact on the proliferation, invasion, and migration abilities of LUAD cells.
Methods:
Gene expression omnibus data base(GEO),human protein atlas(HPA) and Kaplan-Meier Plotter databases were used to explore the expression of STAT4 in LUAD and its effect on the survival of patients with LUAD. Stable LUAD cell lines with STAT4 knockdown were constructed using lentiviral packaging technology, and the knockdown efficiency of STAT4 was assessed via RT-qPCR. The effects of STAT4 on LUAD cell proliferation were evaluated using CCK-8 assays and colony formation assays, while the impacts on cell migration and invasion were assessed through wound healing assays and Transwell assays.
Results:
STAT4 was lowly expressed in LUAD, and its low expression was unfavorable to the survival of LUAD patients. After STAT4 was knocked down in LUAD, the proliferation, invasion and migration abilities of lung adenocarcinoma cells were enhanced.
Conclusion
STAT4 is a prognostic marker in LUAD which significantly inhibits the proliferation, invasion, and migration abilities of LUAD cells. STAT4 is expected to become a new therapeutic target for LUAD.
8.Experimental study on the improvement of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by regulating G0S2 and ATGL expression with polydatin
Luguang Sheng ; Dandan Liu ; Weibin Liu ; Tao Lei ; Qingguang Chen ; Hao Lu ; Bilin Xu
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(10):1847-1856
Objective:
To investigate the effects of polydatin on a high-fat diet-induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) mouse model and hepatoma G2(HepG2) cell model, and to reveal its potential molecular mechanisms.
Methods:
Thirty 6-week-old male SPF C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into a normal diet group and a high-fat diet group. After the NAFLD mouse model was established in the high-fat diet group, they were further divided into a model group and a polydatin treatment group. The polydatin treatment group was administered polydatin by gavage at a dose of 250 mg/(kg·d) for 10 weeks, during which body weight was monitored and oral glucose and insulin tolerance tests were performed. At the end of the experiment, a series of tests to evaluate the effects of polydatin on mouse liver weight, blood lipids, liver lipid accumulation, and liver injury markers were performed. The expression of G0/G1 switch gene 2(G0S2) and adipose triglyceride lipase(ATGL) was measured by qRT-PCR and Western blot, and gene expression was further verified using immunohistochemical staining. The effects of polydatin on HepG2 cell activity was assessed by CCK-8 assay, lipid accumulation was observed by oil red O staining, and the expression of G0S2 and ATGL was detected by qRT-PCR and Western blot.
Results:
Polydatin significantly reduced the body weight, liver weight, and serum and liver tissue levels of aspartate aminotransferase(AST), alanine aminotransferase(ALT), triglyceride(TG), and total cholesterol (TC) in mice (P < 0. 05) , al⁃leviated pathological liver damage , decreased G0S2 expression (P < 0. 05) , and increased ATGL expression (P <0. 05) . At the cellular level , polydatin reduced lipid droplet accumulation , improved lipid metabolism , decreased G0S2 expression ( P < 0. 05 ) , and increased ATGL expression ( P < 0. 05 ) . Even in cells with knockdown of G0S2 , polydatin still promoted fat decomposition (P < 0. 01) .
Conclusion
Polydatin promotes hepatic fat break⁃down by regulating the expression of G0S2 and ATGL , helping to alleviate metabolic disorders and liver damage in the NAFLD mouse model caused by a high⁃fat diet , offering a new strategy for treating NAFLD.
9.Experimental study on the effect of different surface treatment methods on the anti staining ability of lithium disilicate glass ceramics
Zhibo Ji ; Xiaowen Li ; Xinyi Xu ; Guoyi Song ; Kun Ma ; Lei Sun
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(10):1943-1948
Objective:
To evaluate the effects of different surface treatment methods and simulated aging on the roughness, microhardness, and color stability of lithium disilicate glass ceramics(LDC).
Methods:
The LDC were grouped and performed 5 kinds of surface treatments: control group, polishing group, polishing+polishing paste group, glazing group, polishing+glazing group. The roughness and microhardness of the specimen were measured. Then the specimens were divided into two subgroupswhich were treated with water and staining solution. The specimens were measured color parameters before and after processing. The above data was analyzed.
Results:
The LDC had changes in surface roughness and microhardness after different surface treatments. The polishing+polishing paste group had the lowest surface roughness, and the surface microhardness of the LDC decreased after glazing. After simulating aging, the difference of color and transparency of the polishing+polishing paste group, glazing group, and polishing+glazing group were the smallest.
Conclusion
Different surface treatments and simulated aging have a certain impact on the roughness, microhardness, and color stability of LDC. Fine polishing with polishing paste has a comparable anti staining effect to glazing on LDC.
10.Mechanistic study on hesperidin improving inflammatory microenvironment after spinal cord injury through PI3K /AKT /NF-κB signaling pathway
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(9):1614-1623
Objective:
To explore the mechanism of hesperidin on hindlimb motor function in mice with spinal cord injury(SCI).
Methods:
Oxygen glucose deprivation(OGD) was used to induce SCI in PC12 neuronal cells.CCK-8 assay determined the optimal hesperidin concentration(0,10,20,30,40,50,60 mmol/L) for subsequent experiments after 24 h treatment. PC12 cells were divided into Control group,OGD group and Hesperidin(30 mmol/L) + OGD groups. Hoechst staining assessed apoptosis; Western blot(WB),qPCR and immunofluorescence(IF) detected the expression of i NOS,CD206 and TNF-α. Flow cytometry measured apoptosis rates,and WB examined the impact of hesperidin on PI3K,p-PI3K,AKT,p-AKT,and NF-κB expression. Forty-five healthy male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into Sham group,Sci group and Hesperidin groups. Sham and Sci groups received 0. 1 mL PBS,while the Hesperidin group received 0. 1 mL hesperidin. After modeling,i NOS,CD206,and TNF-α expression levels,spinal cord cavitation,and hindlimb motor function were evaluated.
Results:
Hesperidin at 10-30 mmol/L for 24 h did not significantly affect PC12 cell activity. Hoechst staining showed reduced apoptosis in PC12 cells after 24 h of 30 mmol/L hesperidin treatment. Compared to the OGD group,Hesperidin + OGD group had decreased mRNA and protein expression of inflammatory factors(i NOS and TNF-α) and increased expression of the anti-in ammatory factor(CD206). Hesperidin treatment inhibited PI3K/AKT/NF-κB pathway activation,with similar results in mouse experiments. Compared to Sci group,Hesperidin group had reduced spinal cord cavitation area and improved hindlimb motor function.
Conclusion
Hesperidin may improve hindlimb motor function in mice with SCI by downregulating the phosphorylation level of the PI3K/AKT/NF-κB pathway,inhibiting in ammatory factor release,promoting anti-inflammatory factor release,regulating the inflammatory microenvironment after SCI,and suppressing the acute inflammatory response.


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