1.Biological functions of SMYD5 and its role in disease
Fangfang ZHANG ; Haodan LIU ; Ruirui YANG ; Xuan LI ; Changli WANG ; Guangbin YE ; Xiaoyun BIN
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(4):782-788
SMYD5 is a ribosomal methyltransferase with SET and MYND structural domains, which is a member of the SMYD family and is expressed in a variety of tissues, including ovary and testis. This enzyme participates in biological processes such as gene expression regulation, cell development and differentiation, and maintenance of genomic stability through ribosomal protein methylation modification. In recent years, research on SMYD5 has increased in cancers including hepatocellular carcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, and lung cancer. Studies have revealed that SMYD5 exhibits high expression levels in various diseases including hepatocellular carcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, lung cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease, influencing the progression of these conditions. This review summarizes the role of SMYD5 in hepatocellular carcinoma, inflammatory bowel disease, and other biological functions, aiming to provide a reference for related disease research.
2.Construction and Application of a Real-World Cohort of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Based on a Multimodal Large-Scale Traditional Chinese Medicine Big Data Platform
Zhichao WANG ; Xianmei ZHOU ; Fanchao FENG ; Mengqi WANG ; Xin WANG ; Bin KANG ; Xiaofan YU ; Xiaoxiao WANG ; Lei XIAO ; Juan LI ; Zhichao ZHANG ; Ye MA ; Yeqing JI ; Xin TONG ; Zhuoyue WU ; Jia LIU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(9):961-965
This paper introduces a real-world cohort research model for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) based on the Jiangsu Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Dominant Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment Data Platform. Firstly, data cleaning is performed by standardizing diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and imaging, intelligently extracting unstructured information, and cleaning and constructing a standardized database. Secondly, for cohort establishment, CAP patients across the province are screened in accordance with CAP diagnostic criteria to build a high-quality disease-specific cohort. Lastly, in terms of protocol design, the characteristics of TCM research and the CAP disease profile are considered to determine appropriate inclusion and exclusion criteria, estimate sample size, define interventions, outcomes and economic evaluations, providing a reference for real-world TCM research on CAP.
3.Construction and Application of a Real-World Cohort of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Based on a Multimodal Large-Scale Traditional Chinese Medicine Big Data Platform
Zhichao WANG ; Xianmei ZHOU ; Fanchao FENG ; Mengqi WANG ; Xin WANG ; Bin KANG ; Xiaofan YU ; Xiaoxiao WANG ; Lei XIAO ; Juan LI ; Zhichao ZHANG ; Ye MA ; Yeqing JI ; Xin TONG ; Zhuoyue WU ; Jia LIU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(9):961-965
This paper introduces a real-world cohort research model for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) based on the Jiangsu Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Dominant Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment Data Platform. Firstly, data cleaning is performed by standardizing diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and imaging, intelligently extracting unstructured information, and cleaning and constructing a standardized database. Secondly, for cohort establishment, CAP patients across the province are screened in accordance with CAP diagnostic criteria to build a high-quality disease-specific cohort. Lastly, in terms of protocol design, the characteristics of TCM research and the CAP disease profile are considered to determine appropriate inclusion and exclusion criteria, estimate sample size, define interventions, outcomes and economic evaluations, providing a reference for real-world TCM research on CAP.
4.Effectiveness of diabetes education via mobile application (t-manis) in improving glycemic control among patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Tean Chooi Fun ; Khaw Chong Hui ; Ijaz binti Hallaj Rahmatullah ; Lim Phei Ching ; Lok Jin Lyn ; Song Li Bin ; Ye Xiaoyan
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2026;41(S1):8-
Introduction:
Current education on diabetes self-management is time-consuming as it is conducted face-to-face. This study aimed to
evaluate the effectiveness of diabetes education via mobile application on hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c).
Methodology:
This was a double-blinded randomized controlled study conducted in the Department of Endocrinology, Hospital Pulau
Pinang and Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun. Participants were stratified randomized according to HbA1c to intervention
group (using T-Manis) and control group. The primary objective was to assess the difference in HbA1c between the groups.
Secondary objectives were to assess the difference in body weight, hospitalization related to diabetes, diabetes knowledge
between groups and usability and satisfaction of T-Manis. Laboratory investigations and questionnaires were conducted
at baseline, 4 months and 8 months.
Results:
A total of 112 participants were randomized into two groups each with 56 participants. Mean age was 51 years with similar
diabetes duration of 16 years in both groups. Participants comprised of 61.6% females with ethnic distribution of 49.1%
Malay, 30.4% Chinese, 19.6% Indian and 0.9% Siamese. Baseline HbA1c levels were comparable between intervention
and control groups (10.04% versus 9.91%; mean difference 0.13%; 95% CI −0.56 to 0.81; p = 0.718). At 4 months, HbA1c of
the intervention group demonstrated a significant reduction compared to the control group (8.93% versus 9.80%; mean
difference −0.86; 95% CI −1.59 to −0.14; p = 0.02). Sustained reduction of HbA1c in the intervention group was observed
at 8 months (mean difference −1.01; 95% CI −1.85 to −0.16; p = 0.02). Baseline body weight was 77 kg, with no betweengroup differences in body weight, hospitalization related to diabetes and diabetes knowledge scores, although diabetes
knowledge scores improved at 4 months in the intervention group. 89.3% of participants reported satisfaction with T-Manis
Conclusion
The T-Manis mobile application aided in significantly improving glycemic control with high user satisfaction, supporting
its feasibility as an adjunct to standard diabetes care.
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
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Glycemic Control
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Mobile Applications
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Pangolins
5.Exploration of regular assessment management model for occupational disease diagnosticians in Guangdong Province
Xiaoyi LI ; Li HUANG ; Lin XU ; Lijun YE ; Zhengdu LAI ; Bin LI ; Xijin SHE ; Lihua XIA ; Shijie HU
China Occupational Medicine 2026;53(1):108-112
Occupational disease diagnostician (ODD) is the core technology professional who is responsible for occupational disease diagnosis and identification and the main inspection work for occupational medical examination. The implementation of regular assessment management for ODDs is a key component of standardized workforce management, which facilitates dynamic evaluation of professional competence, regulation of medical practice, and assurance of medical safety. Since January 2025, Guangdong Province has implemented regular assessment management for ODDs within its administrative region. The assessment adopts an integrated model consisting of three components including professional competency evaluation, performance appraisal, and professional ethics evaluation, with each assessment cycle lasting three years. ODDs who passed all three components are classified as qualified ODD, whereas those who failed to pass any one of the three components result in an unqualified assessment outcome. In the implementation of ODD regular assessment management, Guangdong Province has emphasized integrating assessment with quality evaluation, strengthening full-cycle supervision of ODDs′ professional conduct, optimizing assessment strategies for special groups of ODDs, and reinforcing the primary management responsibility of medical institutions. Meanwhile, ODDs′ professional competence, service quality, and professional integrity have been continuously promoted by adopting human-computer interactive assessments, information-based assessment management, and "elimination" mechanism.
6.Experimental study on the method of establishing a pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model
Heng ZHAO ; Jinteng FENG ; Shan GAO ; Rui ZHAO ; Hongyi WANG ; Ye SUN ; Yixing LI ; Haotian BAI ; Runyi TAO ; Bin HE ; Zhiyu WANG ; Yanpeng ZHANG ; Borui SUN ; Shuo LI ; Guangjian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(08):1275-1281
Objective To explore the method for establishing a pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model. Methods A total of 4 male Yorkshire pigs weighing (40.0±2.5) kg underwent surgical procedures, including anesthesia, tracheal intubation, donor lung procurement, and recipient lung transplantation. Histological morphology and blood gas analysis of the transplanted lungs were assessed 2 hours after reperfusion to evaluate the histological changes and function of the transplanted lungs. Results The pigs underwent left lung in situ transplantation, effectively simulating conditions relevant to human lung transplantation. Two hours after the transplantation, arterial blood gas analysis showed that arterial partial pressure of oxygen was 155.4-178.6 mm Hg, arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide was 53.1-62.4 mm Hg, and the oxygenation index was 310.8-357.2 mm Hg. Hematoxylin and eosin staining indicated a low degree of pulmonary edema and minimal cellular infiltration. Conclusion The pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model possesses strong operability and stability. Researchers can replicate this model according to the described methods and further conduct basic research and explore clinical translational applications.
7.Mechanism of rosmarinic acid regulating NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway to alleviate acute gouty arthritis in rats
Lihuan WANG ; Yijie LI ; Huan YANG ; Jiarong LIANG ; Bin YE
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(1):25-31,38
Objective:To investigate the anti-inflammatory action and mechanism of action of rosmarinic acid(RA),a Chi-nese monomeric herbal compound based on the NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway in a rat model of acute gouty arthritis(AGA).Methods:Forty healthy male SD rats were randomly assigned to five groups,and the model and drug administration groups were established a rat model of AGA by injecting a suspension of sodium urate crystals(MSU)into the joint cavity of the right paw of the rats.The degree of ankle joint swelling was measured using vernier calipers and stained with hematoxylin-eosin(HE).The inflammatory infiltration of the ankle joint and chondrocyte shedding was observed by staining with Safranine O-fast green(SOFG)and Mankin's score.The levels of IL-6,IL-1β and TNF-α in the right ankle joint of rats were determined by ELISA and the expression of NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway-associated proteins in the ankle joint were measured by Western blot.Results:Injection of MSU suspension into the ankle successfully induced AGA in rats.Compared with control group,the rats in model group showed significantly increased ankle swelling(P<0.01),greater in-flammatory infiltration,significant chondrocyte detachment,significantly increased secretion of IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α(P<0.01)and increased expressions of NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway-related proteins.Compared with model group,RA showed greater anti-inflamma-tory effects,dose-dependently inhibiting the development of ankle swelling in rats(P<0.01,P<0.001)and inhibited inflammatory cy-tokine infiltration.RA inhibited the secretion of inflammatory cytokines IL-6,IL-1β,TNF-α(P<0.01)and inhibited the expressions of proteins associated with the NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway(P<0.01).Conclusion:RA shows potent anti-inflammatory effects in a mouse model of AGA,and the mechanism is associated with regulation of the NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway.
8.Association of childhood obesity with gut microbiota diversity and fecal short-chain fatty acids
Bin CHEN ; Li YE ; Shengjie FAN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(8):649-655
Objective:To explore the relationship between childhood obesity, gut microbiota, and short chain fatty acids(SCFAs) based on 16S rRNA sequencing.Methods:A total of 162 obese children admitted to our hospital and 162 age-matched healthy children with normal body weight from the same period were selected as the control group. Baseline data were collected. Gut microbiota composition and abundance were analyzed using 16S rRNA sequencing, and fecal SCFA levels were measured by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Then, multiple linear regression, multivariable logistic regression, Spearman correlation, and restricted cubic spline models were applied to explore the relationships among baseline data, childhood obesity, gut microbiota, and their metabolites. Results:The α diversity(ACE, Chao1, Shannon index) of intestinal flora in the obese group was significantly lower than that in the control group( P<0.05). The abundance of Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, Acinetobacter, Ruminococcus, Clostridium, and Prevotella increased significantly, while the abundance of Bacteroidetes, Bifidobacterium, Akkermansia, Coprococcus, Streptobacter, and Eubacterium decreased significantly( P<0.05). The levels of butyrate, propionate, acetate, and total SCFAs in the obese group decreased significantly( P<0.05). Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that parental obesity and snack consumption frequency were positively related to the abundance of Firmicutes and Actinobacteria in children′s gut, but negatively related to the abundance of Proteobacteria. As for Bacteroidetes, butyrate and propionate levels, they were negatively linked to exercise time, eating rate, and birth weight, and also positively related to Firmicutes. The results of correlation analysis showed that Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, Anaerostipes, Acinetobacter, Ruminococcus, Clostridium, and Prevotella were significantly positively correlated with childhood obesity, while Bacteroidetes, Bifidobacterium, Akkermansia, butyrate, propionate, acetate, and total SCFAs were significantly negatively correlated with childhood obesity. Nonlinear analysis showed that butyrate, propionate, acetate, and Firmicutes/ Bacteroidetes were nonlinearly correlated with the occurrence of obesity( P<0.05). Conclusion:Childhood obesity is closely related to reduced gut microbiota diversity, altered abundances of specific microbial taxa, and reduced levels of SCFA. Modulating gut microbiota may provide novel microbial targets for obesity prevention and treatment.
9.Clinical features and prognostic analysis of primary bladder adenocarcinoma
Bin YANG ; Shenmo LI ; Hongxian ZHANG ; Guoliang WANG ; Lulin MA ; Min LU ; Jianfei YE ; Shudong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(10):745-750
Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of primary bladder adenocarcinoma(ACB).Methods:The clinical data of 33 patients with primary ACB who underwent surgical treatment in the Department of Urology of Peking University Third Hospital from July 2003 to January 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 5 females and 28 males,with an average age of(61.3 ± 11.5)years. Twelve patients had comorbidities(6 hypertension,2 coronary heart disease,5 diabetes mellitus,and 3 cerebrovascular diseases)and 12 had a smoking history. The mean body mass index(BMI)was(24.8 ± 3.2)kg/m 2. The maximum tumor diameter measured by enhanced computed tomography(CT)was(29.7 ± 12.7)mm. The preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)was 3.4 ± 3.2,and the systemic immune-inflammation index(SII)was(582 ± 496)× 10 9/L.Patients were divided into two groups according to the surgical approach:the radical cystectomy group( n = 23)and the bladder-sparing group( n = 10). For the radical cystectomy group,there were 19 males and 4 females,with a mean age of(59.9 ± 12.6)years. Five patients had comorbidities(3 hypertension,1 coronary heart disease,1 diabetes mellitus,and 2 cerebrovascular diseases). Eight patients had a smoking history,with a mean BMI of(25.2 ± 3.5)kg/m 2. The maximum tumor diameter was(33.6 ± 10.9)mm,the preoperative NLR was 3.5 ± 3.5,and the SII was(618 ± 558)× 10 9/L. For the bladder-sparing group,there were 9 males and 1 female,with a mean age of(64.5 ± 8.2)years. Seven patients had comorbidities(3 hypertension,1 coronary heart disease,4 diabetes mellitus,and 1 cerebrovascular diseases). Four patients had a smoking history,with a mean BMI of(23.5 ± 2.3)kg/m 2. The maximum tumor diameter was(20.7 ± 12.5)mm,the preoperative NLR was 3.1 ± 2.2,and the SII was(501 ± 323)× 10 9/L. Statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of comorbidities( P = 0.008)and maximum tumor diameter( P = 0.006),while no significant differences were found in other data( P > 0.05). The Kaplan-Meier survival curve was drawn,and Cox regression was used to analyze the prognostic factors of progression-free survival(PFS)and overall survival(OS)of patients. Results:Among the 33 patients,low-grade adenocarcinoma and high-grade adenocarcinoma accounted for 60.6% and 39.4% respectively according to the postoperative pathology,and 3 patients had positive surgical margins. There were 22 cases of muscle-invasive bladder adenocarcinoma,5 cases of lymph node metastasis,and 1 case of distant metastasis. The patients in tumor stages Ⅰ—Ⅳ were 9 cases(27.3%),8 cases(24.2%),7 cases(21.2%),and 9 cases(27.3%)respectively. Nine patients received postoperative adjuvant therapy,including 6 with adjuvant chemotherapy,2 with adjuvant chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy,and 1 with adjuvant immunotherapy. In the radical cystectomy group( n = 23),there were 13 cases of low-grade and 10 cases of high-grade pathological grading,2 cases with positive margins,19 cases of muscle-invasive bladder adenocarcinoma,5 cases of lymph node metastasis,1 case of distant metastasis,and 5 patients received adjuvant therapy(4 cases of adjuvant chemotherapy,and 1 case of adjuvant immunotherapy). In the bladder-sparing group( n = 10),there were 7 cases of low-grade,3 cases of high-grade pathological grading,1 case with positive margins,3 cases of muscle-invasive bladder adenocarcinoma,zero lymph node or distant metastasis,and 4 patients received adjuvant therapy(2 cases of adjuvant chemotherapy,and 2 cases of combined adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy). A statistically significant difference was found in the proportion of muscle-invasive bladder adenocarcinoma between the two groups( P = 0.006),while no significant differences were observed in other data( P > 0.05).The median follow-up duration of the patients was 28.0 months,the median PFS was 86.0 months,and the median OS was 90.0 months. The 2-year PFS and OS were 65.4% and 73.1% respectively. The 5-year PFS and OS were 54.2% and 56.5% respectively. The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that there were no significant differences in PFS( P = 0.777)and OS( P = 0.585)between the radical cystectomy group and the bladder-preserving group. Female( P = 0.011),BMI < 25 kg/m2( P = 0.038),and positive surgical margins( P < 0.01)were associated with poorer PFS. Aged ≥ 70 years( P = 0.003),lymph node metastasis( P = 0.041),and positive surgical margins( P = 0.025)were associated with poorer OS,and patients in the adjuvant therapy group had better OS( P = 0.005). Multivariate Cox regression analysis indicated that positive surgical margins(HR 10.2, P = 0.012)were an independent impact factor for PFS,and positive surgical margins(HR 39.8, P = 0.001)and adjuvant therapy(HR 0.12, P = 0.021)were independent impact factors for OS. Conclusions:Positive surgical margins and adjuvant therapy are independent impact factors for the prognosis of patients with primary ACB.
10.Comparison of short-term outcomes and 5-year overall survival between robotic and laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Li ZHANG ; Mingzhi CAI ; Bin LI ; Gang MA ; Xuejing ZHENG ; Ye TIAN ; Xuejun WANG ; Yong LIU ; Han LIANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;40(8):601-606
Objective:To compare the short-term clinical outcomes of robotic gastrectomy (RG) and laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) in treating gastric cancer, as well as the overall 5-year's survival rate.Methods:In this retrospective cohort study, 874 patients undergoing minimally invasive gastrectomy were recruited from Jan 2016 to Jan 2020 (LG: n=719; RG: n=155). A one-to-one propensity score matching analysis was applied to minimize the selection bias due to confounding factors, yielding 150 patients in each of the RG and LG groups. After matching, the short-term outcomes and 5-year overall survival were compared in the two groups. Results:The propensity score matching cohort analysis showed a similar 5-year overall survival between RG and LG groups ( P=0.235). Concerning the short-term outcomes, the RG compared to LG resulted in lower blood loss ( P=0.011), lower postoperative complications ( P=0.001), less postoperative pain ( P=0.014), earlier initiation of soft diet ( P=0.010), shorter hospital stay ( P=0.011), but higher hospitalization expenses ( P=0.004). Conclusions:RG had a similar overall survival outcome compared to LG while offering better safety and efficacy in terms of less blood loss, lower surgery complications, faster recovery, and less postoperative pain. Higher hospital expenses were the main disadvantage of RG that could limit its application.


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