1.Theory explanation of"liver is born on the left and lung is hidden on the right"
Chunmei CHEN ; Qingqiao SONG ; Bingxuan ZHANG ; Huaqin WU ; Yumeng LI ; Shuqing SHI ; Xia XU
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(7):914-918
In terms of the complexity of the"left"and"right"concepts,these directional terms not only indicate spatial orientation but also embody hierarchical order,official titles,systemic imbalances,and temporal sequences.This study explains the medical theory of"liver is born on the left and lung is hidden on the right,"and reveals its implications for ascending and descending of qi movement pathways,sequential patterns,non-equilibrium states,and the centrality of the middle,thus linking the connotation of this theory and its application.In view of this,the theory of"liver is born on the left and lung is hidden on the right"can be used in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of qi-blood-body fluid and emotional diseases,and guides disease prevention and treatment,as well as enhances the subjective initiative of health maintenance and longevity.This study not only deepens the modern interpretation of the classical theory but also provides novel perspectives for its application in disease prevention and treatment.
2.Ecto-5'-nucleotidase(Nt5e/CD73)gene knockout exacerbates vascular remodeling and inflammatory response in mice after intravenous transplantation
Tingting LIU ; Hongtao SHI ; Hui XU ; Jie DU ; Chunmei PIAO
Journal of Capital Medical University 2025;46(3):511-519
Objective To examine the phenotypic characteristics of Ecto-5'-nucleotidase(NtSe/CD73)gene knockout mice in restenosis of blood vessels after vein transplantation so as to identify potential targets for early diagnosis and drug treatment of vascular restenosis after clinical coronary artery bypass surgery.Methods CD73 gene knockout mice aged 8-10 weeks were used as the experimental group,and the littermate wild-type mice were used as the control group.Using the inferior vena cava of mice as a donor,we transplanted to the right carotid artery of allogeneic mice with a trocar method to establish a mouse inferior vena cava carotid artery vascular transplantation model.At the 4th week post-model establishment,we systematically evaluated the patency of the transplanted blood vessels,the formation of the vascular intima,the proliferation of the media,the morphology of the elastin layer,and the expression of inflammatory factors.The vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMCs)from the inferior vena cava of mice were isolated in vitro,and the migration and proliferation were assessed with CD73 inhibitor adenosine 5'-(alpha,beta-methylene)diphosphate(APCP).Results In CD73 knockout mice,neointima formation was impaired,the elastic fiber layer was disrupted and lost,and medial smooth muscle cells proliferated more actively.These changes ultimately led to decreased vascular wall elasticity and increased blood flow resistance.The immunohistochemical staining results suggest that in CD73 gene knockout mice the transplanted vein tissue showed extensive infiltration of Mac-2 positive macrophages,and the expression of cytokines interleukin-1 β(IL-1 β),IL-6,and transforming growth factor β(TGF-β)was significantly increased.CD73 deficiency exacerbated inflammatory responses and vascular remodeling in venous tissues.Scratch wound healing and cell proliferation assays revealed that CD73 inhibition promoted VSMCs proliferation,yet concurrently impaired their migratory capacity.Conclusion Knockout of the CD73 gene exacerbates vascular remodeling and inflammatory response in vein grafts,offering crucial insights for the precise diagnosis and targeted treatment of patients with CD73 gene defects undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery in clinical practice.
3.Bioinformatics analysis on adjustment effect of colorectal liver metastases model in mice based on complement alternative pathway and its experimental verification
Changyu SHI ; Yong LI ; Jing DENG ; Chunmei PIAO ; Ming JIN
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2025;51(3):703-715
Objective:To discuss the regulatory role of complement alternative pathway in mouse colorectal cancer(CRC)liver metastasis model based on bioinformatics methods,and to clarify its mechanism through experimental verification.Methods:Using"CRC liver metastasis"as the keyword,the GSE81558 dataset was retrieved from Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)database,including normal colon tissue samples,CRC tissue samples and CRC liver metastasis tissue samples.Bioinformatics methods were used to analyze and screen differentially expressed genes(DEGs).Gene Ontology(GO)functional enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway enrichment analysis were performed using R and Cytoscape software,and the results were visualized.Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes/Proteins(STRING)database was used to evaluate protein-protein interactions(PPIs)of DEGs and construct PPI network.Twelve C57BL/6 mice were injected with SL4 tumor cells into spleen,and the liver tissues were collected at 0,7 and 14 d.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR)method was used to detect the expression levels of complement pathway-related genes in liver metastatic foci.The CRC liver metastasis mouse model was used to verify the complement signaling pathway.The mice were divided into control group,factor B knockout group(FB-/-)and C4 factor knockout group(C4-/-),and there were 6 mice in each group.The liver weights of the mice were measured;HE staining was used to detect the percentage of metastatic area in liver tissue in control group and FB-/-group;immunohistochemistry was used to detect macrophage infiltration in liver tissue in control group and FB-/-group,and the percentage of macrophage infiltration was calculated.Results:The distances between normal colon tissue samples and CRC tissue samples,as well as between CRC tissue samples and CRC liver metastasis tissue samples were far,indicating significant differences between samples,allowing subsequent analysis of DEGs.A total of 1 908 DEGs were screened in the dataset comparing normal colon tissue samples and CRC tissue samples,including 771 up-regulated DEGs and 1 137 down-regulated DEGs.Twenty-three up-regulated DEGs and 100 down-regulated DEGs were identified in the dataset comparing CRC and CRC liver metastasis.The GO functional enrichment analysis results showed that compared with normal colon tissue samples,DEGs in CRC samples were mainly enriched in biological processes(BP)related to cell cycle and mitosis,including mitotic cell cycle process,cell division,response to hormone,mitotic nuclear division and response to lipid.Compared with CRC samples,the DEGs in CRC liver metastasis samples were mainly enriched in coagulation-related BP,including platelet degranulation,blood coagulation regulation,acute-phase response,hemostasis regulation and coagulation regulation.The KEGG pathway enrichment analysis results showed that compared with normal colon tissue samples,the DEGs in CRC tissue samples were mainly enriched in cell cycle and p53 signaling pathways.Compared with CRC tissue samples,the DEGs in CRC liver metastasis tissue samples were mainly enriched in complement,coagulation cascade and metabolism-related signaling pathways.The Hub genes identified in PPI network were related to blood proteins.The RT-qPCR results showed that compared with 0 d group,the mRNA expression level of complement related genes complement 1q(C1q)in liver metastatic foci tissue sampres in 7 d group was significantly decreased(P<0.05),the mRNA expression levels of complement 3(C3),complement 5(C5),FB,and factor D(FD)were significantly increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),the mRNA expression levels of complement pathway-related genes C1q,complement 2(C2),C3,complement fragment 3a receptor(C3aR),C5,complement fragment 5a receptor(C5aR),decay-accelerating factor(DAF),FB and FD in liver metastatic foci tissue sampres in 14 d group were significantly increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Compared with control group,the liver weight of the mice in FB-/-group was significantly decreased(P<0.01),while there was no significant difference was observed in C4-/-group(P>0.05).The HE staining results showed that compared with control group,the liver metastatic foci in FB-/-mice were significantly decreased,and the percentage of metastatic area was decreased(P<0.01).The immunohistochemistry results showed that compared with control group,the macrophage infiltration in liver metastatic foci of the mice in FB-/-group was reduced,and the percentage of macrophage infiltration was decreased(P<0.01).Conclusion:Complement cascade is associated with CRC liver metastasis,and the alternative complement pathway regulates CRC liver metastasis,suggesting this pathway may serve as a potential therapeutic target for CRC liver metastasis.
4.Failure analysis and structural optimization of water-based sliding bearings for aerospace applications
Chunmei WEI ; WangXi ; Yingbin LI ; Dewen YIN ; Zhenguo ZHANG ; Hualin SHI
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2025;36(3):246-249
The long service life and high reliability of SiC sliding bearings are crucial for the long-term normal operation of aerospace power equipment.In response to the fracture phenomenon observed in the sliding bearing assembly of a certain delivery pump during operation,this paper analyzes the issue from the perspectives of stress characteristics and thermal expansion effects,proposing a structural optimization design method based on temperature coefficient compensation.The research indicates that the primary cause of bearing fracture is the difference in thermal expansion coefficients between the bearing and the metal rotor under elevated temperatures,leading to axial loosening of the bearing.Additionally,the gap between the bearing and the pin,combined with unstable lubrication of the friction pair,exacerbates bearing stalling and pin impact,ultimately causing cracks and localized chipping.By optimizing the bearing structure and employing a rubber pad for torque transmission,this issue has been successfully resolved.The improved structure demonstrated high reliability and stability in bench tests,providing important theoretical and technical references for the design of bearings under similar extreme operating conditions.
5.Colonization and transmission of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneu-moniae in intensive care unit
Xiang CHEN ; Xiaodong GAO ; Chunmei ZHOU ; Shenglei HUANG ; Wenyan PAN ; Xiao LIU ; Jinghua MEI ; Qingfeng SHI
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(1):77-84
Objective To explore and analyze the characteristics and transmission routes of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae(CRKP)strains in intensive care unit(ICU).Methods From January to October 2023,17 clinical infection isolates(clinical infection group),5 active screening isolates(active screening group),and 7 envi-ronmental isolates(environmental group)of CRKP in the liver surgery ICU of a hospital were selected and analyzed by whole-genome sequencing.The differences in resistance genes,virulence genes,and sequence typing(ST)were compared,and transmission routes were analyzed based on the phylogenetic tree.Results 29 strains of CRKP car-ried 4-18 resistance genes and 52-98 virulence genes,respectively.There were no statistically significant diffe-rences in genotype distribution of resistance genes,the number of virulence genes,and gene types among three groups of CRKP(all P>0.05).ST showed that 29 CRKP strains mainly consisted of two categories:ST11 and ST15.Based on the phylogenetic tree constructed from the core genome,there were 7 highly homologous groups of CRKP,among which 4 groups had clear epidemiological associations.Conclusion CRKP in ICU carries more re-sistance and virulence genes,and some strains are highly homologous in ST and phylogenetic tree,which may lead to cross transmission.In the future,prevention and control measures should be strengthened to reduce the trans-mission of CRKP.
6.Risk signal mining of adverse events of satralizumab treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder: based on the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Adverse Drug Reactions Journal 2025;27(1):25-29
Objective:To mine the risk signals of adverse events (AE) of satralizumab for treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and provide reference for safe use of the drug in clinic.Methods:AE reports on satralizumab from the 1st quarter of 2020 to the 4th quarter of 2023 were collected by searching US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. AEs were classified and standardized according to the preferred term (PT) and system organ class (SOC) of Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities version 26.1. Reporting odds radio (ROR) method and Bayesian confidence progressive neural network (BCPNN) method were used to mine the AE risk signals. An AE with ≥3 reports, lower limit of the 95% confidence interval ( CI) of ROR >1, and the information component ( IC) of BCPNN method minus 2 times of standard deviation ( IC-2 SD) >0 were defined as a risk signal. Descriptive analysis on the signals was performed. Results:A total of 526 AE reports were collected, 39 risk signals (PT) were mined by ROR and BCPNN methods, involving 13 SOCs. Among the 39 PTs, 11 were adverse reactions recorded in the label, including blood triglycerides increased, hepatic function abnormal, cellulitis, and etc. Twenty-eight PTs were not recorded in the label, 11 of which involved infections and infestations. The top 5 PTs in signal intensity were atypical mycobacterium infection, pyelonephritis, compression fracture, spinal compression fractures, and lymphocyte count decreased. The top 5 PTs in number of reports were urinary tract infection, pneumonia, corona virus disease 2019, sepsis, and herpes zoster.Conclusion:In addition to the blood triglycerides increased, hepatic function abnormal, cellulitis, and other AEs recorded in the label, NMOSD treatment with satralizumab may also cause atypical mycobacterial infection, pyelonephritis, compression fracture and other AEs not recorded in the label, which clinical physicians should be vigilant.
7.Theory explanation of"liver is born on the left and lung is hidden on the right"
Chunmei CHEN ; Qingqiao SONG ; Bingxuan ZHANG ; Huaqin WU ; Yumeng LI ; Shuqing SHI ; Xia XU
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(7):914-918
In terms of the complexity of the"left"and"right"concepts,these directional terms not only indicate spatial orientation but also embody hierarchical order,official titles,systemic imbalances,and temporal sequences.This study explains the medical theory of"liver is born on the left and lung is hidden on the right,"and reveals its implications for ascending and descending of qi movement pathways,sequential patterns,non-equilibrium states,and the centrality of the middle,thus linking the connotation of this theory and its application.In view of this,the theory of"liver is born on the left and lung is hidden on the right"can be used in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of qi-blood-body fluid and emotional diseases,and guides disease prevention and treatment,as well as enhances the subjective initiative of health maintenance and longevity.This study not only deepens the modern interpretation of the classical theory but also provides novel perspectives for its application in disease prevention and treatment.
8.Ecto-5'-nucleotidase(Nt5e/CD73)gene knockout exacerbates vascular remodeling and inflammatory response in mice after intravenous transplantation
Tingting LIU ; Hongtao SHI ; Hui XU ; Jie DU ; Chunmei PIAO
Journal of Capital Medical University 2025;46(3):511-519
Objective To examine the phenotypic characteristics of Ecto-5'-nucleotidase(NtSe/CD73)gene knockout mice in restenosis of blood vessels after vein transplantation so as to identify potential targets for early diagnosis and drug treatment of vascular restenosis after clinical coronary artery bypass surgery.Methods CD73 gene knockout mice aged 8-10 weeks were used as the experimental group,and the littermate wild-type mice were used as the control group.Using the inferior vena cava of mice as a donor,we transplanted to the right carotid artery of allogeneic mice with a trocar method to establish a mouse inferior vena cava carotid artery vascular transplantation model.At the 4th week post-model establishment,we systematically evaluated the patency of the transplanted blood vessels,the formation of the vascular intima,the proliferation of the media,the morphology of the elastin layer,and the expression of inflammatory factors.The vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMCs)from the inferior vena cava of mice were isolated in vitro,and the migration and proliferation were assessed with CD73 inhibitor adenosine 5'-(alpha,beta-methylene)diphosphate(APCP).Results In CD73 knockout mice,neointima formation was impaired,the elastic fiber layer was disrupted and lost,and medial smooth muscle cells proliferated more actively.These changes ultimately led to decreased vascular wall elasticity and increased blood flow resistance.The immunohistochemical staining results suggest that in CD73 gene knockout mice the transplanted vein tissue showed extensive infiltration of Mac-2 positive macrophages,and the expression of cytokines interleukin-1 β(IL-1 β),IL-6,and transforming growth factor β(TGF-β)was significantly increased.CD73 deficiency exacerbated inflammatory responses and vascular remodeling in venous tissues.Scratch wound healing and cell proliferation assays revealed that CD73 inhibition promoted VSMCs proliferation,yet concurrently impaired their migratory capacity.Conclusion Knockout of the CD73 gene exacerbates vascular remodeling and inflammatory response in vein grafts,offering crucial insights for the precise diagnosis and targeted treatment of patients with CD73 gene defects undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery in clinical practice.
9.Colonization and transmission of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneu-moniae in intensive care unit
Xiang CHEN ; Xiaodong GAO ; Chunmei ZHOU ; Shenglei HUANG ; Wenyan PAN ; Xiao LIU ; Jinghua MEI ; Qingfeng SHI
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(1):77-84
Objective To explore and analyze the characteristics and transmission routes of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae(CRKP)strains in intensive care unit(ICU).Methods From January to October 2023,17 clinical infection isolates(clinical infection group),5 active screening isolates(active screening group),and 7 envi-ronmental isolates(environmental group)of CRKP in the liver surgery ICU of a hospital were selected and analyzed by whole-genome sequencing.The differences in resistance genes,virulence genes,and sequence typing(ST)were compared,and transmission routes were analyzed based on the phylogenetic tree.Results 29 strains of CRKP car-ried 4-18 resistance genes and 52-98 virulence genes,respectively.There were no statistically significant diffe-rences in genotype distribution of resistance genes,the number of virulence genes,and gene types among three groups of CRKP(all P>0.05).ST showed that 29 CRKP strains mainly consisted of two categories:ST11 and ST15.Based on the phylogenetic tree constructed from the core genome,there were 7 highly homologous groups of CRKP,among which 4 groups had clear epidemiological associations.Conclusion CRKP in ICU carries more re-sistance and virulence genes,and some strains are highly homologous in ST and phylogenetic tree,which may lead to cross transmission.In the future,prevention and control measures should be strengthened to reduce the trans-mission of CRKP.
10.Risk signal mining of adverse events of satralizumab treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder: based on the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Adverse Drug Reactions Journal 2025;27(1):25-29
Objective:To mine the risk signals of adverse events (AE) of satralizumab for treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and provide reference for safe use of the drug in clinic.Methods:AE reports on satralizumab from the 1st quarter of 2020 to the 4th quarter of 2023 were collected by searching US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. AEs were classified and standardized according to the preferred term (PT) and system organ class (SOC) of Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities version 26.1. Reporting odds radio (ROR) method and Bayesian confidence progressive neural network (BCPNN) method were used to mine the AE risk signals. An AE with ≥3 reports, lower limit of the 95% confidence interval ( CI) of ROR >1, and the information component ( IC) of BCPNN method minus 2 times of standard deviation ( IC-2 SD) >0 were defined as a risk signal. Descriptive analysis on the signals was performed. Results:A total of 526 AE reports were collected, 39 risk signals (PT) were mined by ROR and BCPNN methods, involving 13 SOCs. Among the 39 PTs, 11 were adverse reactions recorded in the label, including blood triglycerides increased, hepatic function abnormal, cellulitis, and etc. Twenty-eight PTs were not recorded in the label, 11 of which involved infections and infestations. The top 5 PTs in signal intensity were atypical mycobacterium infection, pyelonephritis, compression fracture, spinal compression fractures, and lymphocyte count decreased. The top 5 PTs in number of reports were urinary tract infection, pneumonia, corona virus disease 2019, sepsis, and herpes zoster.Conclusion:In addition to the blood triglycerides increased, hepatic function abnormal, cellulitis, and other AEs recorded in the label, NMOSD treatment with satralizumab may also cause atypical mycobacterial infection, pyelonephritis, compression fracture and other AEs not recorded in the label, which clinical physicians should be vigilant.

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