1.Mechanism of action of remifentanil in alleviating lung ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats by modulating HIF-1α/NLRP3 pathway to inhibit cell pyroptosis
Lifang ZHAO ; Jiangong YANG ; Mingyong LI ; Kun SHAO ; Changli SHEN ; Jiajie LI ; Hong ZHU ; Liangchao QU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(3):395-401
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of action of remifentanil (RMZL) in alleviating lung ischemia-reperfusion injury (LIRI) in rats by inhibiting pyroptosis through modulating hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α)/NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3) pathway. MethodsRats were stochastically assigned into Control group, LIRI group, RMZL low-dose group, RMZL medium-dose group, RMZL high-dose group, and RMZL high-dose+HIF-1α activator dimethyloxallyl glycine (DMOG) group, with 18 rats in each group. Rats in Control group only had their left pulmonary hilum free and did not undergo ischemia-reperfusion treatment. Except for the Control group, LIRI models were constructed in all other groups. Rats in LIRI group were intraperitoneally injected with an equal amount of physiological saline 15 minutes before constructing LIRI model; rats in Control group were intraperitoneally injected with an equal amount of physiological saline 15 minutes before freeing left pulmonary hilum; rats in other groups were intraperitoneally injected with corresponding dose of drug 15 minutes before constructing LIRI model. The wet/dry weight ratio of lungs was calculated. HE staining was used to study lung tissue pathology. Immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the relative fluorescence intensity of gasdermin D (GSDMD) and NLRP3 double positive cells in lung tissue. ELISA was used to detect interleukin-1β and IL-18 in lung tissue. Western blot was used to detect HIF-1α, NLRP3, cysteine-aspartic protease-1 (Cleaved caspase-1), and gasdermin D-N (GSDMD-N) proteins in lung tissue. ResultsCompared to the Control group, the LIRI group showed disordered alveolar structure, thickened alveolar septa, and abundant inflammatory cell infiltration in rats. The lung wet/dry weight ratio, relative fluorescence intensity of GSDMD and NLRP3 double positive cells in lung tissue, IL-1β, IL-18 levels, and HIF-1α, NLRP3, Cleaved caspase-1, and GSDMD-N proteins increased (P0.05). For the LIRI group, rats in the RMZL low, medium, and high-dose groups displayed attenuated alveolar septal thickening and reduced inflammatory cell infiltration. The lung wet/dry weight ratio, relative fluorescence intensity of GSDMD and NLRP3 double positive cells in lung tissue, IL-1β, IL-18 levels, and HIF-1α, NLRP3, Cleaved caspase-1, and GSDMD-N proteins declined, and the RMZL high-dose group showed the most prominent trend (P0.05). Compared with the RMZL high-dose group, rats in the RMZL high-dose+DMOG group exhibited thickened alveolar septa and more inflammatory cell infiltration, along with increased lung wet/dry weight ratio, relative fluorescence intensity of GSDMD and NLRP3 double positive cells in lung tissue, levels of IL-1β and IL-18, and protein expression of HIF-1α, NLRP3, Cleaved caspase-1, and GSDMD-N (P0.05). ConclusionRMZL may inhibit pyroptosis in LIRI rats by suppressing HIF-1α/NLRP3 pathway.
2.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.
3.Interpretation of Pharmacological Treatment and Comprehensive Management of Atrial Fibrillation in 2024 JCS/JHRS Updated Guideline for the Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Jianting LIAO ; Changli HE ; Lizhu HAN ; Qinan YIN ; Yuan BIAN ; Gang LI ; Jinqi LI
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(11):1789-1793
In 2024,the Japanese Circulation Society(JCS)and the Japanese Heart Rhythm Society(JHRS)jointly released the updated guidelines for the management of cardiac arrhythmias.The guideline provided updates on strategies for arrhythmias management,including device therapy,catheter ablation,pharmacological treatment and comprehensive management of atrial fibrillation(AF).This article focuses on the management of AF,including stroke risk assessment,oral anticoagulation therapy,high-risk patients management,comprehensive strategies,and lifestyle interventions.The guideline proposed a new stroke risk scoring tool,the HELT-E2 S2 score,refined the management of anticoagulation therapy in special high-risk patients,and updated comprehensive management strategies and lifestyle interventions for AF.These updates aim to enhance the prognosis and quality of life for AF patients,and also provide valuable insights for the management optimization of AF patients in China.
4.A case report of high-burden bladder tumor within an inguinal bladder hernia
Zihan XUE ; Liliang LI ; Yunkai QIE ; Guodong SONG ; Tianxiao ZHANG ; Rongjiang LI ; Changli WU ; Hailong HU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(5):392-394
Bladder tumor within inguinal bladder hernia is rare. This article reports a case of a male patient who was admitted to hospital due to gross hematuria,accompanied by lower abdominal pain when straining to urinate for two months. Physical examination revealed a irreducible mass in the left inguinal region. Ultrasound and MRI examinations suggested an inguinal bladder hernia complicated by multiple bladder lesions. Cystoscopy revealed extensive tumors,and pathological examination indicated high-grade urothelial carcinoma with carcinoma in situ. PET-CT confirmed pelvic lymph node metastasis. The patient underwent three cycles of neoadjuvant therapy followed by laparoscopic radical cystectomy combined with hernia repair. There was no evidence of recurrence of the hernia or tumor after one year of follow-up.
5.Interpretation of Pharmacological Treatment and Comprehensive Management of Atrial Fibrillation in 2024 JCS/JHRS Updated Guideline for the Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Jianting LIAO ; Changli HE ; Lizhu HAN ; Qinan YIN ; Yuan BIAN ; Gang LI ; Jinqi LI
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(11):1789-1793
In 2024,the Japanese Circulation Society(JCS)and the Japanese Heart Rhythm Society(JHRS)jointly released the updated guidelines for the management of cardiac arrhythmias.The guideline provided updates on strategies for arrhythmias management,including device therapy,catheter ablation,pharmacological treatment and comprehensive management of atrial fibrillation(AF).This article focuses on the management of AF,including stroke risk assessment,oral anticoagulation therapy,high-risk patients management,comprehensive strategies,and lifestyle interventions.The guideline proposed a new stroke risk scoring tool,the HELT-E2 S2 score,refined the management of anticoagulation therapy in special high-risk patients,and updated comprehensive management strategies and lifestyle interventions for AF.These updates aim to enhance the prognosis and quality of life for AF patients,and also provide valuable insights for the management optimization of AF patients in China.
6.A case report of high-burden bladder tumor within an inguinal bladder hernia
Zihan XUE ; Liliang LI ; Yunkai QIE ; Guodong SONG ; Tianxiao ZHANG ; Rongjiang LI ; Changli WU ; Hailong HU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(5):392-394
Bladder tumor within inguinal bladder hernia is rare. This article reports a case of a male patient who was admitted to hospital due to gross hematuria,accompanied by lower abdominal pain when straining to urinate for two months. Physical examination revealed a irreducible mass in the left inguinal region. Ultrasound and MRI examinations suggested an inguinal bladder hernia complicated by multiple bladder lesions. Cystoscopy revealed extensive tumors,and pathological examination indicated high-grade urothelial carcinoma with carcinoma in situ. PET-CT confirmed pelvic lymph node metastasis. The patient underwent three cycles of neoadjuvant therapy followed by laparoscopic radical cystectomy combined with hernia repair. There was no evidence of recurrence of the hernia or tumor after one year of follow-up.
7.Preparation and properties of selective laser melting of porous titanium at a low energy density
Jinhui CHENG ; Quan WU ; Min PENG ; Changli HUANG ; Huimin TIAN ; Yang LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(5):664-668
BACKGROUND:At present,the traditional powder sintering method is easy to introduce impurities in the process of preparing porous titanium,and the manufacturing of porous titanium still faces two major problems:impurity pollution and difficult control of the material forming process. OBJECTIVE:To prepare pure porous titanium with certain porosity,and analyze the microstructure evolution and properties of the porous titanium. METHODS:Porous titanium was prepared at a low energy density by selective laser melting technology.The parameter range of porous titanium with large porosity was obtained by measuring the porosity of the formed specimen,and the evolution of the microstructure and mechanical properties of the specimen in the range were analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)With the increase in energy density,the porosity of the porous titanium specimen decreased gradually.When the energy density was between 10.61 and 27.78 J/mm3,porous titanium with a porosity of 11.23%-33.67%could be formed.When the energy density was between 27.78-37.88 J/mm3,the forming parts were relatively dense.(2)The phase composition of porous titanium formed was mainly α titanium.With the increase in energy density,the porosity gradually decreased,and the pore morphology changed from irregularly connected pores to closed nearly spherical pores.The powder particles changed from a slightly sintered neck to a continuous fuse.The CT scan results revealed that there were a large number of connected pores in the forming specimen with a large specific surface area and the pore radius was roughly distributed between 2-6 μm at the energy density of 10.61 J/mm3.Simultaneously,porous titanium with compressive strength of 188-1 000 MPa could be obtained at the energy density of 10.61-27.78 J/mm3,which could meet the requirements of biomedical applications.(3)These results have confirmed that the selective laser melting technology can overcome the problems of impurity pollution and long manufacturing cycle caused by the traditional preparation process,and provide an effective solution for the preparation of porous titanium with excellent mechanical properties.
8.Correlations of pulmonary function and chronic lung diseases with headache in middle-aged and elderly people in China:based on CHARLS
Yu GUO ; Changli WANG ; Ren DING ; Wenbin LU ; Xiaofei LI
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2024;45(11):1395-1401
Objective To explore the relationships between headache and pulmonary function,chronic lung disease(CLD)in middle-aged and elderly people in China.Methods This cross-sectional study collected data from participants aged 45 and above in the 2015 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study(CHARLS).Headache was diagnosed based on self-report,and CLD and asthma were defined by self-reported doctor diagnoses or a combination of health assessments and medication use.Peak expiratory flow(PEF)was used as an indicator of pulmonary function.Multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the correlations between PEF,asthma,CLD,and headache.Relationship between PEF and headache was analyzed by restricted cubic spline(RCS)analysis and subgroup analysis.Results Among 12 661 middle-aged and elderly participants,the prevalence of headache was 14.42%(1 826/12 661),with a prevalence of 9.07%(558/6 151)in males and 19.48%(1 268/6 510)in females.After full adjustment for covariates,each 1 L/s increase in PEF was associated with a 7%reduction in the risk of headache(odds ratio[OR]=0.93,95%confidence interval[CI]0.90-0.96,P<0.001).Categorizing PEF into quartiles(Q1-Q4),as the increase of PEF,the risk of headache significantly decreased(ORs for Q2,Q3,and Q4 were 0.92,0.82,and 0.72,respectively,Ptrend<0.001).Additionally,asthma(OR=1.78,95%CI 1.43-2.20,P<0.001)and CLD(OR=2.21,95%CI 1.92-2.53,P<0.001)were positively associated with the risk of headache.RCS analysis indicated a negative linear correlation between PEF and the risk of headache(Poverall<0.001,Pnon-linear=0.57).Subgroup analysis revealed that a history of hypertension had a significant impact on the negative association between PEF and headache(Pinteraction<0.001).Conclusion There is a significant negative correlation between PEF and headache among middle-aged and elderly people in China,while asthma and CLD are positively associated with headache.Improving lung function in middle-aged and elderly populations may be an effective strategy for preventing or alleviating headache.
9.Correlations of serum microRNA-499A-5P, fibroblast growth factor 9 and inflammatory factor with the severity and prognosis of acute lung injury caused by sepsis
Jing MA ; Xisheng ZHENG ; Changli LI ; Congyuan ZHAO ; Zhaogang DONG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(8):55-60
Objective To explore the correlation of serum microRNA-499a-5p (miR-499a-5p), fibroblast growth factor 9 (FGF9) and inflammatory factors with the severity and prognosis of acute lung injury (ALI) caused by sepsis. Methods A total of 151 septic patients were selected for the study. They were divided into sepsis with acute lung injury (ALI) group (68 cases) and general sepsis group (83 cases) based on the occurrence of ALI. According to the oxygenation index, septic patients with ALI were further categorized into mild (23 cases), moderate (26 cases), and severe (19 cases) groups. The survival status of septic patients with ALI was assessed within 28 days, and they were divided into good prognosis group (43 cases) and poor prognosis group (25 cases). Additionally, 151 healthy individuals undergoing physical examinations during the same period were selected as the control group. The differences and correlations among miR-499a-5p, FGF9 and inflammatory factors in each group were analyzed. The predictive efficacy of serum miR-499a-5p and FGF9 in patients with sepsis complicated with ALI was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Results The levels of miR-499a-5p and FGF9 in the mild, moderate, and severe groups showed significant decrease in a sequential manner, while the inflammatory factors interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels showed significant increase in a sequential manner (
10.The incidence and influence factors of moderate to severe cancer-related fatigue in bone tumor chemotherapy patients
Guolin FANG ; Changli WAN ; Xiaolin LI ; Yixuan OU
Modern Clinical Nursing 2024;23(12):23-28
Objective To investigate the incidence of moderate to severe cancer-related fatigue in bone tumor chemotherapy patients and its influence factors were analyzed.Methods Totally 265 bone tumor chemotherapy patients who received chemotherapy for the first time in our hospital from January 2021 to June 2023 were selected as the research subjects by convenience sampling method.A general information survey Hamilton anxiety scale,Hamilton depression scale,simplified coping style questionnaire and the Piper fatigue scale revised(PFS-R)were used to investigate the cancer-related fatigue status of bone tumor chemotherapy patients,and the logistic regression analysis was used to analyze its influencing factors.Results Totally 239 patients completed the study.Among 239 bone tumor chemotherapy patients,154 cases had moderate to severe cancer-related fatigue,the incidence rate was 64.44%.The Logistic regression analysis showed that daily sleep time<5 hours,low body weight,and high anxiety and depression scores were risk factors for moderate to severe cancer-related fatigue in bone tumor chemotherapy patients,while active coping strategies was protective factors(all P<0.05).Conclusion The incidence of moderate to severe cancer-related fatigue in bone tumor chemotherapy patients is relatively high.Preintervention is needed for patients with low body weight,short sleep time,anxiety,depression,and negative coping strategies to reduce the occurrence of moderate to severe cancer-related fatigue in patients.


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