1.Role of ferroptosis in pterygium based on bioinformatic analysis
Yuhang ZHANG ; Chaodong SUN ; Su XU ; Wei SI ; Yi MAO ; Jingzhi SHAO ; Shanshan DU ; Fengyan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2025;43(7):603-610
Objective:To investigate ferroptosis-related genes in pterygium tissue by using bioinformatic analysis.Methods:The pterygium gene expression profile dataset GSE2513 was downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus Database to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) related to ferroptosis.Functional annotation and enrichment analysis of the DEGs were performed using Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG).Hub genes were identified from the DEGs using LASSO logistic regression analysis and a support vector machine recursive feature elimination (SVM-REF).Single-gene GSEA analysis was performed on hub genes and a competitive endogenous RNA interaction network was constructed to determine the RNA regulatory relationships of the hub genes.Pterygium tissue samples from 9 patients (9 eyes) undergoing pterygium surgery and conjunctival tissue samples from 9 patients (9 eyes) undergoing strabismus surgery who visited the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University were collected from 2022 to 2023 during surgery, and the expression of hub genes and ferroptosis-related marker genes was detected by fluorescence quantitative PCR.This study followed the Declaration of Helsinki, and the study protocol was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (No.2022-KY-0006-001).Results:In the dataset, there were 37 ferroptosis-related genes with significant expression differences, including 16 upregulated genes and 21 downregulated genes.GO analysis revealed significant enrichment in responses to external stimuli, responses to nutritional levels, responses to extracellular stimuli, responses to oxidative stress and starvation, transcription regulatory complexes, and RNA polymerase Ⅱ transcription regulatory complexes, RNA polymerase Ⅱ-specific transcription, and DNA-binding transcription.KEGG analysis showed that the DEGs were primarily enriched in ferroptosis and NOD-like receptor signaling pathways.LASSO regression analysis identified DUOX2, ATF3, NDRG1, EGR1, and ALDH3A2 as hub genes, and SVM-REF analysis identified NDRG1, NF2, IDH2, DUOX2, CHP1, ATF3, and SREBF1 as hub genes. DUOX2, ATF3, and NDRG1 were identified as the intersection hub genes.Single-gene GSEA analysis revealed that DUOX2 was enriched in the cell adhesion molecule CAMs pathway, the heparan sulfate glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis pathway, and the glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis ganglioside series pathway. ATF3 and NDRG1 were enriched in the PPAR signaling pathway and other pathways.Compared with normal conjunctival tissue, the relative expression levels of the ferroptosis markers PTGS2 and TFRC mRNA were increased in pterygium tissue, while the relative expression levels of FTH1, GPX4, SLC40A1, HSPB1, and NFE2L2 mRNA were decreased, with statistically significant differences ( t=12.220, 16.580, 5.664, 6.455, 8.691, 9.883, 17.590; all P<0.01). Conclusions:Ferroptosis may play an important role in the pathogenesis of pterygium. DUOX2, ATF3, and NDRG1 may be the hub genes affecting this complicated process.
2.Role of ferroptosis in pterygium based on bioinformatic analysis
Yuhang ZHANG ; Chaodong SUN ; Su XU ; Wei SI ; Yi MAO ; Jingzhi SHAO ; Shanshan DU ; Fengyan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2025;43(7):603-610
Objective:To investigate ferroptosis-related genes in pterygium tissue by using bioinformatic analysis.Methods:The pterygium gene expression profile dataset GSE2513 was downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus Database to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) related to ferroptosis.Functional annotation and enrichment analysis of the DEGs were performed using Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG).Hub genes were identified from the DEGs using LASSO logistic regression analysis and a support vector machine recursive feature elimination (SVM-REF).Single-gene GSEA analysis was performed on hub genes and a competitive endogenous RNA interaction network was constructed to determine the RNA regulatory relationships of the hub genes.Pterygium tissue samples from 9 patients (9 eyes) undergoing pterygium surgery and conjunctival tissue samples from 9 patients (9 eyes) undergoing strabismus surgery who visited the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University were collected from 2022 to 2023 during surgery, and the expression of hub genes and ferroptosis-related marker genes was detected by fluorescence quantitative PCR.This study followed the Declaration of Helsinki, and the study protocol was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (No.2022-KY-0006-001).Results:In the dataset, there were 37 ferroptosis-related genes with significant expression differences, including 16 upregulated genes and 21 downregulated genes.GO analysis revealed significant enrichment in responses to external stimuli, responses to nutritional levels, responses to extracellular stimuli, responses to oxidative stress and starvation, transcription regulatory complexes, and RNA polymerase Ⅱ transcription regulatory complexes, RNA polymerase Ⅱ-specific transcription, and DNA-binding transcription.KEGG analysis showed that the DEGs were primarily enriched in ferroptosis and NOD-like receptor signaling pathways.LASSO regression analysis identified DUOX2, ATF3, NDRG1, EGR1, and ALDH3A2 as hub genes, and SVM-REF analysis identified NDRG1, NF2, IDH2, DUOX2, CHP1, ATF3, and SREBF1 as hub genes. DUOX2, ATF3, and NDRG1 were identified as the intersection hub genes.Single-gene GSEA analysis revealed that DUOX2 was enriched in the cell adhesion molecule CAMs pathway, the heparan sulfate glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis pathway, and the glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis ganglioside series pathway. ATF3 and NDRG1 were enriched in the PPAR signaling pathway and other pathways.Compared with normal conjunctival tissue, the relative expression levels of the ferroptosis markers PTGS2 and TFRC mRNA were increased in pterygium tissue, while the relative expression levels of FTH1, GPX4, SLC40A1, HSPB1, and NFE2L2 mRNA were decreased, with statistically significant differences ( t=12.220, 16.580, 5.664, 6.455, 8.691, 9.883, 17.590; all P<0.01). Conclusions:Ferroptosis may play an important role in the pathogenesis of pterygium. DUOX2, ATF3, and NDRG1 may be the hub genes affecting this complicated process.
3.Implement quality control circle activities to improve customer satisfaction
Yaoxing LI ; Cuidi LI ; Fen ZHANG ; Min TANG ; Wei YAN ; Puxian XIE ; Youlan XI ; Jiaxin WANG ; Yunhui WANG ; Haibo MA ; Chaodong ZHANG ; Jiyan DENG ; Yamei YU ; Qunhua MU
Modern Hospital 2024;24(3):391-394
Objective To study the application effect of quality control circle(QCC)in reducing the dissatisfaction rate of physical examination clients in health management center.Methods To establish QCC,selected the health check-up popula-tion in our hospital in September-2019 and March-2020,through the questionnaire investigation and analysis,compare the dis-satisfaction of the clients before and after the quality control circle.Results After carrying out QCC activities,the dissatisfaction of physical examination clients was significantly lower than that before QCC,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion The activities of QCC in the health management center can effectively improve the quality of the physical examination work and reduce the dissatisfaction of the customers in the physical examination.It is of great significance to the health management.
4.The relationship between ALT/ALP ratio,PLR and hepatic injury in elderly patients with septic shock
Hong YU ; Chaodong YANG ; Dan LIU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2024;52(11):1211-1215
Objective To investigate the prognostic value of alanine aminotransferase(ALT)/alkaline phosphatase(ALP)ratio,platelet(PLT)count/lymphocyte(LYM)ratio(PLR)in elderly patients with septic shock complicated with liver injury.Methods The clinical data of 116 patients with septic shock complicated with liver injury were retrospectively analyzed.According to the degree of liver injury,patients were divided into the mild group(39 cases),the moderate group(47 cases)and the severe group(30 cases).According to the survival of patients 28 days after admission,patients were divided into the death group(69 cases)and the survival group(47 cases).Acute physiological score,chronic healthⅡ(APACHE Ⅱ)score and sequential organ failure(SOFA)score were collected.PLT and LYM in peripheral blood were detected,and PLR was calculated.ALT and ALP were measured and ALT/ALP ratio was calculated.White blood cell count,blood lactic acid,C-reactive protein and other laboratory indicators were detected.Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze prognostic factors of patients with septic shock complicated with liver injury.The predictive values of ALT/ALP ratio and PLR on the prognosis of patients with septic shock complicated with liver injury were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results Serum ALT and ALP levels,ALT/ALP ratio,PLT and PLR were increased successively in the mild group,the moderate group and the severe group,while LYM was decreased successively in the three groups(P<0.05).The age,APACHE Ⅱ score,SOFA score,PLR,ALT/ALP ratio and blood lactic acid level were higher in the death group than those in the survival group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in liver injury degree between the two groups(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that high SOFA score,high PLR,high ALT/ALP ratio and moderate to severe liver injury were risk factors for death in patients with septic shock complicated with liver injury.ROC curve analysis showed that the combined ALT/ALP ratio and PLR prediction efficiency[area under the curve 0.915(95%CI:0.849-0.959),sensitivity and specificity 94.20%and 89.36%,respectively]was superior to single prediction(P<0.05).Conclusion Increased ALT/ALP ratio and PLR are associated with aggravation of liver injury and poor prognosis in patients with septic shock.ALT/ALP ratio and PLR can be used as prognostic markers.
5.Comparison of short-term outcomes between fluorescence method versus modified inflation-deflation method on thoracoscopic anatomical segmentectomy: a study based on propensity score matching
Baoming WANG ; Feng WU ; Dongchun MA ; Mingming WANG ; Tangbin LIU ; Congshu HUA ; Chaodong ZHANG ; Wensheng WANG ; Xiang DING ; Jian ZHAO ; Chen DAI
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2023;39(3):134-141
Objective:To investigate the application value of fluorescence imaging in single-port thoracoscopic anatomic segmentectomy.Methods:The clinical data of 280 patients (145 patients with fluorescence method and 135 patients with modified inflation-deflation method) who underwent thoracoscopic anatomic segmentectomy were retrospectively studied in the Anhui Chest Hospital from June 2020 to June 2021. There were 113 patients in the simple segmentectomy group and 167 patients in the complex segmentectomy group. The baseline data of the fluorescence method and the modified inflation-deflation method in the complex segmentectomy group were corrected by propensity score matching, and the perioperative results were compared between the groups.Results:There were no significant differences in segmental resection time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage, postoperative pain, postoperative extubation time, length of hospital stay, incidence of complications and cost of hand-holding between the fluorescence method and the modified method of the simple segmentectomy group.In the complex segmentectomy group, the time of segmental resection with the fluorescence method was significantly shorter than that with the modified inflation-deflation method( P<0.05), and other indexes had no significant difference. Conclusion:Fluorescence method single-port thoracoscopic anatomic segmentectomy has the same perioperative safety and short-term efficacy as modified inflation-deflation method, which can significantly shorten the operative time and improve the operative efficiency in complex anatomic segmentectomy.
6.Relationship between depressive mood and non-suicidal self-injury in middle school students: the mediating role of impulsivity
Jiangping REN ; Yan HE ; Chaodong AN ; Juan CHEN
Sichuan Mental Health 2023;36(5):447-452
BackgroundNon-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behavior poses a significant risk to the psychosomatic health of middle school students. However, the intrinsic mechanisms underlying the risk factors associated with NSSI behavior remain unclear. ObjectiveTo explore the relationship and underlying mechanism between depressive mood, impulsivity, and NSSI behavior in middle school students, and provide valuable insights for the prevention and intervention of NSSI behavior in this population. MethodsIn March 2021, 1 161 middle school students were recruited by cluster random sampling. They were assessed using Adolescent Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Assessment Questionnaire (ANSAQ), Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), and Barratt Impulsivity Scale (BIS-II). Spearman's correlation analysis was used to examine the correlation between depressive mood, impulsivity and NSSI behavior in middle school students. Moreover, the Process mediation effect analysis was adopted to test the mediating role of impulsivity between depressive mood and NSSI behavior. ResultsTotal of 122 people(10.51%) with NSSI behavior were detected. CES-D score was positively correlated with the total score of BIS-II and scores of all dimensions (r=0.340~0.556, P<0.01), and also were positively correlated with the total score of ANSAQ and scores of all dimensions (r=0.437~0.540, P<0.01). Additionally, the total score and dimension scores of BIS-II were positively correlated with the total score and dimension scores of ANSAQ (r=0.157~0.437, P<0.01). Impulsivity played a partial mediating role between depressive mood and NSSI behavior [indirect effect=0.035 (95% CI: 0.004~0.067, P<0.01), indirect effect accounted for 5.81% of the total effect]. ConclusionDepressive mood in middle school students has both a direct and indirect influence on NSSI behavior, partially mediated by impulsivity. Consequently, impulsivity plays a partial mediating role between depressive mood and NSSI behavior.[Funded by Humanities and Social Sciences Research Science Institute of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission (number, 23KSZ017)]
7.PLA2G6 gene related early onset Parkinson syndrome with cerebellar atrophy: 3 cases report
Jin MA ; Xianling WANG ; Chaodong WANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2022;55(11):1292-1297
To investigate the clinical features of patients with PLA2G6 gene related early onset Parkinson syndrome (EOP) with cerebellar atrophy, the clinical data of 3 hospitalized EOP patients with PLA2G6 gene mutation were collected in Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, and the clinical characteristics, imaging features and genetic testing results were comparatively analyzed. Related literatures were also reviewed. Cerebellar atrophy was observed on cranial magnetic resonance imaging in all 3 patients with Parkinson syndrome except for extrapyramidal symptoms. All 3 patients had heterozygous mutations of PLA2G6 gene, and the common mutation site of c.991G>T (p. D331Y) was found in 2 patients by second-generation sequencing. This report enlarges the clinical phenotypic spectrum of the disease and helps to better understand the disease.
10.Pulmonary cryptococcosis suspected as lung cancer: clinical investigation of 21 cases
Feng WU ; Congshu HUA ; Chaodong ZHANG ; Dongchun MA
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2020;36(6):346-350
Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics of cryptococcus neoformans patients who suspected as lung cancer and treated with surgery, and to improve the diagnosis of the disease.Methods:A retrospective analysis on clinical data(including preoperative laboratory examination, chest CT imaging and postoperative pathology) of 21 cryptococcosis neoformans patients misdiagnosed as lung cancer in our hospital from February 2016 to July 2019.Results:Among the 21 patients, 17 cases were single nodules and 4 cases were multiple nodules, among which 15 cases were highly suspected malignancy. The postoperative pathological diagnosis was cryptococcal pulmonary granulomatosis. 14 patients were treated with antifungal therapy after surgery. No recurrence was found after postoperative follow-up.Conclusion:The clinical manifestations and imaging examination of pulmonary cryptococcus neoformans patients have no obvious specificity, and it is easy to be misdiagnosed as early lung cancer. The diagnosis can only be confirmed by the combination of various means such as regular follow-up, laboratory examination, percutaneous lung puncture or surgical biopsy.

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