1.Key Technologies and Implementations in Acquisition of the Tongue Diagnosis Instrument with Automated Operation in a Standardized Photometric Box
Linjing PENG ; Chaofan WENG ; Hengyi TIAN ; Yihao LIU ; NanXing XIAN ; Yiqing LIU ; Yufei ZHANG ; Yuping ZHAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(5):1234-1243
Aiming at the problems of tongue diagnosis instruments relying on manual operation,uneven illumination,color distortion and lack of dynamic information,an automated operation black box tongue diagnosis instrument based on machine vision is proposed.This instrument utilizes machine vision technology and image processing algorithms to achieve automatic positioning and automatic acquisition of tongue manifestations.High-resolution camera technology enables the acquisition of 3-second dynamic videos and high-quality static images.The performance test results show that,based on the dual-camera geometric projection calibration algorithm,the average time for tongue recognition is less than 0.15 seconds.The diffuse reflection light source improves the gray uniformity to 76.74%,and the maximum color difference in color reproduction degree is 19,which is better than the industry standard value of 25.The developed tongue diagnosis instrument will promote the objective,efficient and precise acquisition of tongue diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine.
2.Preparation and activity detection in vitro of the recombinant adeno-associated vi-rus of Eimeria stiedai ASP
Yahuan LI ; Chaofan LI ; Mengge CHEN ; Xin LI ; Xiaocen WANG ; Xu ZHANG ; Pengtao GONG ; Nan ZHANG ; Jianhua LI
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(11):2387-2393
To prepare a recombinant adeno-associated virus(rAAV9-ZsGreen1-EsASP)capable of expressing the aspartic protease protein of Eimeria stiedai(E.stiedai),and explore its in vitro ac-tivity.The EsASP gene was amplified by PCR,and recombinant adeno-associated viral vector pAAV-IRES-ZsGreen1 was combined with the EsASP gene using homologous recombination to construct the pAAV-ZsGreen1-EsASP expression plasmid;pAAV-ZsGreen1-EsASP expression plasmid,pHelper,and pAAV-RC9 plasmids were cotransfected into HEK-293T cells by liposomal transfection to package and produce recombinant adeno-associated virus rAAV9-ZsGreen1-EsASP capable of expressing EsASP protein.rAAV9-ZsGreen1-EsASP was purified using chloroform treatment-PEG/NaCl precipitation-chloroform extraction method,the purity of the virus was iden-tified by silver staining,the virus morphology was observed by TEM,and virus titer was detected by qRT-PCR;the purified recombinant virus was further infected into HEK-293T cells,and EsASP expression was detected by observing green fluorescent protein ZsGreen1 and Western blot method.The results indicated that double enzyme digestion and DNA sequencing confirmed that the EsASP gene had been successfully constructed into the pAAV-IRES-ZsGreen1 expression plas-mid.The expression of green fluorescent protein in HEK-293T cells suggested that co-transfection was successful.Western blot results of cell protein preparation showed that EsASP protein was successfully expressed;The purified recombinant viral capsid proteins show three distinct bands(VP1-3).The purified rAAV9-ZsGreen1-EsASP was uniform in size,around 20 nm,and had a titer higher than 1.0 × 1012 vg/mL;Green fluorescent protein expression was observed after infection of HEK-293T cells with the recombinant virus,and EsASP expression was detected by Western blot.The results suggest that rAAV9-ZsGreen1-EsASP with in vitro infectious activity was suc-cessfully obtained,providing a material basis for the development of a novel vaccine against Eimer-ia stiedai.
3.Preparation and activity detection in vitro of the recombinant adeno-associated vi-rus of Eimeria stiedai ASP
Yahuan LI ; Chaofan LI ; Mengge CHEN ; Xin LI ; Xiaocen WANG ; Xu ZHANG ; Pengtao GONG ; Nan ZHANG ; Jianhua LI
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(11):2387-2393
To prepare a recombinant adeno-associated virus(rAAV9-ZsGreen1-EsASP)capable of expressing the aspartic protease protein of Eimeria stiedai(E.stiedai),and explore its in vitro ac-tivity.The EsASP gene was amplified by PCR,and recombinant adeno-associated viral vector pAAV-IRES-ZsGreen1 was combined with the EsASP gene using homologous recombination to construct the pAAV-ZsGreen1-EsASP expression plasmid;pAAV-ZsGreen1-EsASP expression plasmid,pHelper,and pAAV-RC9 plasmids were cotransfected into HEK-293T cells by liposomal transfection to package and produce recombinant adeno-associated virus rAAV9-ZsGreen1-EsASP capable of expressing EsASP protein.rAAV9-ZsGreen1-EsASP was purified using chloroform treatment-PEG/NaCl precipitation-chloroform extraction method,the purity of the virus was iden-tified by silver staining,the virus morphology was observed by TEM,and virus titer was detected by qRT-PCR;the purified recombinant virus was further infected into HEK-293T cells,and EsASP expression was detected by observing green fluorescent protein ZsGreen1 and Western blot method.The results indicated that double enzyme digestion and DNA sequencing confirmed that the EsASP gene had been successfully constructed into the pAAV-IRES-ZsGreen1 expression plas-mid.The expression of green fluorescent protein in HEK-293T cells suggested that co-transfection was successful.Western blot results of cell protein preparation showed that EsASP protein was successfully expressed;The purified recombinant viral capsid proteins show three distinct bands(VP1-3).The purified rAAV9-ZsGreen1-EsASP was uniform in size,around 20 nm,and had a titer higher than 1.0 × 1012 vg/mL;Green fluorescent protein expression was observed after infection of HEK-293T cells with the recombinant virus,and EsASP expression was detected by Western blot.The results suggest that rAAV9-ZsGreen1-EsASP with in vitro infectious activity was suc-cessfully obtained,providing a material basis for the development of a novel vaccine against Eimer-ia stiedai.
4.Key Technologies and Implementations in Acquisition of the Tongue Diagnosis Instrument with Automated Operation in a Standardized Photometric Box
Linjing PENG ; Chaofan WENG ; Hengyi TIAN ; Yihao LIU ; NanXing XIAN ; Yiqing LIU ; Yufei ZHANG ; Yuping ZHAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(5):1234-1243
Aiming at the problems of tongue diagnosis instruments relying on manual operation,uneven illumination,color distortion and lack of dynamic information,an automated operation black box tongue diagnosis instrument based on machine vision is proposed.This instrument utilizes machine vision technology and image processing algorithms to achieve automatic positioning and automatic acquisition of tongue manifestations.High-resolution camera technology enables the acquisition of 3-second dynamic videos and high-quality static images.The performance test results show that,based on the dual-camera geometric projection calibration algorithm,the average time for tongue recognition is less than 0.15 seconds.The diffuse reflection light source improves the gray uniformity to 76.74%,and the maximum color difference in color reproduction degree is 19,which is better than the industry standard value of 25.The developed tongue diagnosis instrument will promote the objective,efficient and precise acquisition of tongue diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine.
5.Preparation of monoclonal antibodies with high specificity for glycated hemoglobin and establishment of a rapid detection method.
Chaofan YIN ; Yingfu ZHANG ; Kebei WANG ; Jichuang WANG ; Yongwei LI ; Xiaojun WANG ; Xudong WANG ; Panpan SHI ; Yunlong WANG
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2025;41(8):3165-3177
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) has a unique structure that makes monoclonal antibody (mAb) preparation challenging. This study aims to develop a method for preparing HbA1c mAbs and establish a fluorescent immunochromatographic assay (FICA) for rapid detection of HbA1c. Three glycosylated peptides were synthesized and used to prepare complete antigens, which were identified by dot enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (Dot-ELISA) and ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy. The complete antigens and natural HbA1c were used for cross-immunization of mice, and the optimal complete antigen was selected. The mouse with the highest serum titer was chosen for mAb preparation. The purity and specificity of the mAbs were verified, and a FICA method was developed. The optimal complete antigen, with a titer of 1:512 000, was successfully prepared and selected. Fusion with splenocytes resulted in four specific HbA1c antibodies (purity > 90%). The best antibody exhibited a binding constant (Ka) of 1.67×1010 L/mol with the antigen. Based on this antibody, a FICA method was successfully established, capable of producing results within 15 min. The method demonstrated a good linear range (3%-13% HbA1c, y=0.071 3x+0.005 6, R2=0.993 7), recovery rates of 98%-102%, precision < 10.00%, and no nonspecific reactions. Clinical testing of 210 samples showed positive agreement of 96.36%, negative agreement of 97.00%, and overall agreement of 96.68%. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis yielded an area under curve (AUC) of 0.980 9 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.961 0-1.000 0], with high consistency verified in multicenter studies. We successfully developed a key technique for preparing HbA1c monoclonal antibodies and established a FICA method for rapid detection of HbA1c. It will provide an efficient and convenient detection method for the early diagnosis and long-term management of diabetes and its complications.
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6.The value of IVIM in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant breast nodules
Xinyu WANG ; Jingjing ZHANG ; Songli ZHANG ; Chaofan WANG ; Weiying SHEN ; Hongmei QIAO ; Yuan CHEN ; Yu ZHANG ; Hu LIU
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(21):5-9
Objective To explore the application value of intravoxel incoherent motion(IVIM)imaging parameters in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant breast nodules and their correlation with the expression of Ki-67 receptor in breast cancer.Methods The data of 41 female patients who completed 3.0 T breast magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)with complete surgical pathology results in the Second Hospital of Jiaxing City from October 2022 to January 2025 were analysed and evaluated.Conventional images and diffusion-weighted images with 11 b values were collected.The IVIM imaging parameters of real diffusion coefficient(D),perfusion related diffusion coefficient(D*)and perfusion fraction(f)were measured and calculated in the region of interest of each lesion.The receiver operating characteristic curve were plotted to quantify the differential diagnostic efficacy of each parameter of IVIM imaging in benign and malignant breast nodules.The differences of parameters between benign and malignant breast nodules and between the groups with different expression levels of Ki-67 receptor in breast cancer were analysed,and the correlation between each parameter and the expression level of Ki-67 in breast cancer was counted.Results The D value of benign breast nodules group(benign groups)was significantly higher than that of malignant breast nodules group(malignant groups),and the D*value was significantly lower than that of malignant group,and the differences between benign group and malignant group were statistically significant(t=-4.773,t=2.063,P<0.05);Thefvalue of benign group was slightly lower than that of malignant group,and the differences between two groups were not statistically significant(t=0.035,P>0.05).Among the parameters of IVIM imaging,D value had the best differential diagnostic efficacy for benign and malignant breast nodules,with area under the curve(AUC)of 0.870(95%CI:0.755-0.985)and a specificity of 75.0%;D*value had the second best differential diagnostic efficacy after D value,with an AUC of 0.789(95%CI:0.658-0.920),but it had the highest sensitivity of 88.2%;And the differential diagnosis efficiency off value was the worst,much less than D and D*values.The D value in the high Ki-67 expression group of breast cancer was lower than that in the low expression group,while the D* and f values in the high expression group were higher than that in the low expression group,and the differences of each imaging parameter of IVIM were not statistically significant between two groups(t=-2.617,t=2.169,t=0.647,P>0.05).There was a significant negative correlation between the expression of the Ki-67 receptor and the D value(r=-0.615,P<0.05),and no significant correlation was seen with either D *or f value(r=0.223,r-0.031,P>0.05).Conclusion The D and D*values of IVIM imaging parameters have great clinical value in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant breast nodules.
7.Application of gamification programs in exercise rehabilitation for knee osteoarthritis:a scoping review
Sisi REN ; Xiangyang CAO ; Daqiao ZHU ; Mengyao LIU ; Hongping YANG ; Jieyu ZHANG ; Xin YANG ; Ying CHEN ; Chaofan YANG ; Rui CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(10):1184-1190
Objective To conduct a scoping review of the application of gamification programs in exercise rehabilitation for knee osteoarthritis,examining the application carriers,game content,outcome indicators,measurement tools,and application effects of gamification programs,to provide references for future practice and related research in this field.Methods The search was conducted in PubMed,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,Scopus,CIN AHL,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,CNKI,and Wanfang Data from their inception to December 28,2024.The included studies were summarized and analyzed.Results A total of 28 studies were included in the review.The game carriers encompassed virtual reality technology,sensor devices,and mobile applications.The game content covered interactive motion games,aerobic exercises,and goal-motivated games.Outcome indicators included functional performance,physical activity,pain,psychological and health status,and user experience.Gamification programs were found to effectively enhance user engagement,improve physical function,reduce negative emotions,and improve quality of life.However,there remains controversy regarding their efficacy in pain relief.Conclusion Gamification programs have shown positive effects in exercise rehabilitation for knee osteoarthritis.Future efforts should focus on developing gamification programs that are culturally appropriate for China,creating"digital therapeutics",continuously updating systems,conducting economic evaluations,and ensuring digital equity to enhance patients'rehabilitation experiences and improve health outcomes.
8.The value of IVIM in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant breast nodules
Xinyu WANG ; Jingjing ZHANG ; Songli ZHANG ; Chaofan WANG ; Weiying SHEN ; Hongmei QIAO ; Yuan CHEN ; Yu ZHANG ; Hu LIU
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(21):5-9
Objective To explore the application value of intravoxel incoherent motion(IVIM)imaging parameters in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant breast nodules and their correlation with the expression of Ki-67 receptor in breast cancer.Methods The data of 41 female patients who completed 3.0 T breast magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)with complete surgical pathology results in the Second Hospital of Jiaxing City from October 2022 to January 2025 were analysed and evaluated.Conventional images and diffusion-weighted images with 11 b values were collected.The IVIM imaging parameters of real diffusion coefficient(D),perfusion related diffusion coefficient(D*)and perfusion fraction(f)were measured and calculated in the region of interest of each lesion.The receiver operating characteristic curve were plotted to quantify the differential diagnostic efficacy of each parameter of IVIM imaging in benign and malignant breast nodules.The differences of parameters between benign and malignant breast nodules and between the groups with different expression levels of Ki-67 receptor in breast cancer were analysed,and the correlation between each parameter and the expression level of Ki-67 in breast cancer was counted.Results The D value of benign breast nodules group(benign groups)was significantly higher than that of malignant breast nodules group(malignant groups),and the D*value was significantly lower than that of malignant group,and the differences between benign group and malignant group were statistically significant(t=-4.773,t=2.063,P<0.05);Thefvalue of benign group was slightly lower than that of malignant group,and the differences between two groups were not statistically significant(t=0.035,P>0.05).Among the parameters of IVIM imaging,D value had the best differential diagnostic efficacy for benign and malignant breast nodules,with area under the curve(AUC)of 0.870(95%CI:0.755-0.985)and a specificity of 75.0%;D*value had the second best differential diagnostic efficacy after D value,with an AUC of 0.789(95%CI:0.658-0.920),but it had the highest sensitivity of 88.2%;And the differential diagnosis efficiency off value was the worst,much less than D and D*values.The D value in the high Ki-67 expression group of breast cancer was lower than that in the low expression group,while the D* and f values in the high expression group were higher than that in the low expression group,and the differences of each imaging parameter of IVIM were not statistically significant between two groups(t=-2.617,t=2.169,t=0.647,P>0.05).There was a significant negative correlation between the expression of the Ki-67 receptor and the D value(r=-0.615,P<0.05),and no significant correlation was seen with either D *or f value(r=0.223,r-0.031,P>0.05).Conclusion The D and D*values of IVIM imaging parameters have great clinical value in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant breast nodules.
9.Application of gamification programs in exercise rehabilitation for knee osteoarthritis:a scoping review
Sisi REN ; Xiangyang CAO ; Daqiao ZHU ; Mengyao LIU ; Hongping YANG ; Jieyu ZHANG ; Xin YANG ; Ying CHEN ; Chaofan YANG ; Rui CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(10):1184-1190
Objective To conduct a scoping review of the application of gamification programs in exercise rehabilitation for knee osteoarthritis,examining the application carriers,game content,outcome indicators,measurement tools,and application effects of gamification programs,to provide references for future practice and related research in this field.Methods The search was conducted in PubMed,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,Scopus,CIN AHL,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,CNKI,and Wanfang Data from their inception to December 28,2024.The included studies were summarized and analyzed.Results A total of 28 studies were included in the review.The game carriers encompassed virtual reality technology,sensor devices,and mobile applications.The game content covered interactive motion games,aerobic exercises,and goal-motivated games.Outcome indicators included functional performance,physical activity,pain,psychological and health status,and user experience.Gamification programs were found to effectively enhance user engagement,improve physical function,reduce negative emotions,and improve quality of life.However,there remains controversy regarding their efficacy in pain relief.Conclusion Gamification programs have shown positive effects in exercise rehabilitation for knee osteoarthritis.Future efforts should focus on developing gamification programs that are culturally appropriate for China,creating"digital therapeutics",continuously updating systems,conducting economic evaluations,and ensuring digital equity to enhance patients'rehabilitation experiences and improve health outcomes.
10.Comparison of early efficacy of manual technique and navigation positioning system-assisted reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament in children and adolescents
Qiuzhen LIANG ; Jiang ZHENG ; Zandong ZHAO ; Xin KANG ; Peidong LIU ; Mi ZHANG ; Chaofan LIAO ; Yue WANG ; Liang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2024;44(7):485-491
Objective:To investigate the initial effectiveness of manual techniques versus navigation positioning system-assisted reconstruction for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in children and adolescent populations.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 28 patients with ACL rupture who underwent primary total epiphyseal ACL reconstruction in the Sports Medicine Treatment Center of Honghui Hospital Affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University from January 2019 to October 2022. Patients were categorized into two groups based on the method of guide needle insertion: the manual group (guide needle insertion relying on the operator's expertise) and the robot-assisted group (guide needle insertion assisted by the Tianji robot navigation and positioning system). The manual group comprised 14 cases (9 males, 5 females) with an average age of 13.59±1.59 years, while the robot-assisted group included 14 patients (10 males, 4 females) with an average age of 13.27±1.66 years. The operation time, intraoperative fluoroscopy times, guide needle placement times, the distance between the central point of the internal articular opening of the tibial and femoral bone tunnel and the ideal point, the rate of epiphyseal inflammation, and the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective score, Lysholm score, KT-2000 ligament relaxation, lower limb force line were compared between the two groups.Results:The follow-up duration was 19.9±6.3 months for the manual group and 18.8±4.9 months for the robot group ( t=0.546, P=0.589). The manual group's operation duration was 123.0±12.6 min, significantly longer than the robot group's 96.4±12.9 min ( t=5.502, P<0.001). Intraoperative fluoroscopy was performed 11.8±3.1 times in the manual group, markedly more than the robot group's 3.7±0.8 times ( t=9.434, P<0.001). The robot group required only one guide needle placement for both femur and tibia, while the manual group had 5.7±1.2 placements on the femur side and 4.6±1.8 on the tibia side. The distance between the femoral joint's central point and the ideal point was 0.87±0.20 mm in the robot group, superior to the manual group's 1.92±0.64 mm ( t=5.816, P<0.001). Similarly, the distance between the central point and the ideal point was 1.15±0.34 mm for the robot group, better than the manual group's 1.94±0.55 mm ( t=4.582, P<0.001). No cases of epiphyseal irritation were observed in the robot group, while 21% (3/14) of the manual group experienced tibial or femoral epiphyseal plate involvement. At 3 months post-surgery, the robot group exhibited higher IKDC subjective scores (90.57±8.46) and Lysholm scores (86.29±5.09) compared to the manual group (83.50±6.19 and 80.93±5.93), respectively ( P<0.05). However, at the final follow-up, there were no significant differences in IKDC subjective scores, Lysholm scores, or KT-2000 ligament relaxation between the two groups ( P>0.05). Both groups showed normal lower limb force alignment and no abnormal growth or development. Conclusion:Tianji robot navigation and positioning system-assisted ACL reconstruction in children and adolescents offer advantages such as precise positioning, shorter operation times, reduced intraoperative fluoroscopy, faster recovery, and enhanced epiphyseal protection compared to manual methods.

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