1.Research progress of immune metabolic regulation in inflammatory bowel disease
Tianzhuo ZHANG ; Xiaolin YE ; Dongdan LI ; Xiaoshuang CUI ; Jie WU
Chinese Journal of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2025;09(4):358-362
Immune dysregulation is a critical factor in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and numerous studies have focused on the impact of immune cell metabolic pathways. Immune system cells dynamically adapt to the microenvironment, regulating the body's response to external stimuli through intricate metabolic pathways. This review summarizes the mechanisms by which glycolysis, fatty acid and amino acid metabolisms influence immune metabolism and thereby modulate IBD progression, offering new perspectives for the diagnosis and treatment of IBD.
2.Factors affecting the severity of driver's upper extremity injury caused by airbag deployment in nonstandard driving postures
Shihai CUI ; Xiaolin WANG ; Haiyan LI ; Lijuan HE ; Wenle LÜ
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2025;42(4):517-524
Abnormal deployment of the airbag during a frontal car collision can cause injuries to the upper extremity of drivers with non-standard driving postures.Finite element simulation offers an effective approach for evaluating such injury risks.In this study,a biomechanical finite element model of the upper limb of the 95th percentile human body with detailed anatomical structures was developed.The validity of the upper extremity-airbag collision model was confirmed by reconstructing the cadaveric forearm and airbag impact experiments.Based on the validated model,the influence of factors such as airbag mass rate parameters,upper limb grip angle,and grip force on upper limb injuries in frontal collisions was investigated.The results indicate that variations in these three parameters have a significant influence on upper extremity injury,and these factors should be considered in the assessment of upper extremity injuries during car collision.
3.Progress in the heterologous synthesis of sesquiterpenes by Yarrowia lipolytica.
Liuhuan WANG ; Yuyao SHAO ; Xiaolin CUI ; Jiake YANG ; Yan QIAO ; Longxing XU ; Yuejia SUN ; Pengcai LIU ; Lijie YUAN ; Shuncheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2025;41(9):3426-3447
Sesquiterpenes are natural terpenes containing 15 carbon atoms. They are widely used in the perfume, pharmaceutical, and biofuel industries due to their remarkable biological activities. The traditional production of sesquiterpenes relies on chemical synthesis or plant extraction, which has the disadvantages of low yields and waste of resources. The construction of microbial cell factories for the efficient synthesis of sesquiterpenes by means of synthetic biology provides a new option. In recent years, with the development of metabolic engineering and synthetic biology, the heterologous synthesis of a variety of sesquiterpenes has been successfully achieved by metabolic engineering of the oleaginous yeast, Yarrowia lipolytica. In this paper, we review the research progress in the heterologous synthesis of different sesquiterpenes by Y. lipolytica, discuss the synthetic biology strategies commonly used in this field, and make an outlook on the research directions and engineering approaches to further enhance the sesquiterpene yield in this host. This paper provides a reference for strategies such as synergistic optimization of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, enhanced precursors, and opens up new directions for the application of synthetic biology in green chemistry and sustainable production.
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4.Nanoengineered cargo with targeted in vivo Foxo3 gene editing modulated mitophagy of chondrocytes to alleviate osteoarthritis.
Manyu CHEN ; Yuan LIU ; Quanying LIU ; Siyan DENG ; Yuhan LIU ; Jiehao CHEN ; Yaojia ZHOU ; Xiaolin CUI ; Jie LIANG ; Xingdong ZHANG ; Yujiang FAN ; Qiguang WANG ; Bin SHEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(1):571-591
Mitochondrial dysfunction in chondrocytes is a key pathogenic factor in osteoarthritis (OA), but directly modulating mitochondria in vivo remains a significant challenge. This study is the first to verify a correlation between mitochondrial dysfunction and the downregulation of the FOXO3 gene in the cartilage of OA patients, highlighting the potential for regulating mitophagy via FOXO3 gene modulation to alleviate OA. Consequently, we developed a chondrocyte-targeting CRISPR/Cas9-based FOXO3 gene-editing tool (FoxO3) and integrated it within a nanoengineered 'truck' (NETT, FoxO3-NETT). This was further encapsulated in injectable hydrogel microspheres (FoxO3-NETT@SMs) to harness the antioxidant properties of sodium alginate and the enhanced lubrication of hybrid exosomes. Collectively, these FoxO3-NETT@SMs successfully activate mitophagy and rebalance mitochondrial function in OA chondrocytes through the Foxo3 gene-modulated PINK1/Parkin pathway. As a result, FoxO3-NETT@SMs stimulate chondrocytes proliferation, migration, and ECM production in vitro, and effectively alleviate OA progression in vivo, demonstrating significant potential for clinical applications.
5.Research progress of immune metabolic regulation in inflammatory bowel disease
Tianzhuo ZHANG ; Xiaolin YE ; Dongdan LI ; Xiaoshuang CUI ; Jie WU
Chinese Journal of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2025;09(4):358-362
Immune dysregulation is a critical factor in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and numerous studies have focused on the impact of immune cell metabolic pathways. Immune system cells dynamically adapt to the microenvironment, regulating the body's response to external stimuli through intricate metabolic pathways. This review summarizes the mechanisms by which glycolysis, fatty acid and amino acid metabolisms influence immune metabolism and thereby modulate IBD progression, offering new perspectives for the diagnosis and treatment of IBD.
6.Thoughts and Explorations on the Cultivation of Top Innovative Talents in Nursing With Chinese Characteristics in the New Era
Xiaofeng XIE ; Fengying ZHANG ; Yi YIN ; Jinbo CUI ; Jianhua LI ; Jiazhuang XU ; Xiaolin HU ; Yali TIAN ; Wen ZHOU ; Xuantao WU ; Shuanjiu LI ; Ka LI
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2025;56(3):881-886
The cultivation of top innovative nursing talents with Chinese characteristics in the new era lends critical support to the accomplishment of the strategic goal of the Healthy China Initiative.Herein,we reviewed the historical development of nursing science in China,clarified the conceptual framework of nursing science with Chinese characteristics in the new era,and identified the essential qualities and competencies required for top innovative nursing talents.Furthermore,we analyzed the mission and challenges in cultivating these nursing talents,and put forward new approaches,including formulating new ethics and political education theories specific to nursing science with Chinese characteristics,establishing a cross-disciplinary educational model of Nursing+X,and creating a new nursing talent cultivation ecosystem adapted to the era of human-machine symbiosis.This study provides theoretical insights into the cultivation of top innovative nursing talents who align their development well with national strategic needs,embody patriotism,and possess a strong sense of contemporary responsibility.
7.Factors affecting the severity of driver's upper extremity injury caused by airbag deployment in nonstandard driving postures
Shihai CUI ; Xiaolin WANG ; Haiyan LI ; Lijuan HE ; Wenle LÜ
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2025;42(4):517-524
Abnormal deployment of the airbag during a frontal car collision can cause injuries to the upper extremity of drivers with non-standard driving postures.Finite element simulation offers an effective approach for evaluating such injury risks.In this study,a biomechanical finite element model of the upper limb of the 95th percentile human body with detailed anatomical structures was developed.The validity of the upper extremity-airbag collision model was confirmed by reconstructing the cadaveric forearm and airbag impact experiments.Based on the validated model,the influence of factors such as airbag mass rate parameters,upper limb grip angle,and grip force on upper limb injuries in frontal collisions was investigated.The results indicate that variations in these three parameters have a significant influence on upper extremity injury,and these factors should be considered in the assessment of upper extremity injuries during car collision.
8.Rational Dose of Dachengqi Decoction (大承气汤) in the Treatment of Primary and Non-primary Acute Intestinal Obstruction:A Randomize-controlled,Double-Blinded,Multicentered Clinical Trial
Xuedong AN ; Nan ZHANG ; Liyun DUAN ; Xiangyang YU ; Zhenli ZHOU ; Fengmei LIAN ; Naiqiang CUI ; Xiaolin TONG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(21):2217-2224
ObjectiveTo determine the optimal dose of Dachengqi Decoction (大承气汤, DCQD) for the treatment of acute intestinal obstruction (AIO) through a randomized, double-blind, dosage parallel controlled, multi-center clinical trial, and to providee evidence support for the reasonable dosage of DCQD in clinical practice. MethodsBased on the commonly used clinical dose of DCQD, three different groups were set up, including low-dose group which used Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) 12 g, Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) 9 g, Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus) 9 g, and Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) 4.5 g, medium-dose group using Dahuang 36 g, Houpo 27 g, Zhishi 27 g, Mangxiao 13.5 g, and high-dose group using Dahuang 60 g, Houp0 45 g, Zhishi 45 g and Mangxiao 22.5 g. Initially, 149 AIO patients with Yangming (阳明) bowel excess syndrome were randomly assigned to three groups using a stratified randomization method, and both the patients and the doctors were blinded. In addition to conventional western medicine treatment, each group was given 12 bags of granules made from the raw herbs of DCQD at different doses, taken orally or injected through a gastric catheter once every 6 hours, 3 bags each time, for 3 consecutive days. After treatment, the indicators of the three groups of patients with primary AIO and non-primary AIO were evaluated respectively, and the full analysis set (FAS) and per-protocol set (PPS) were used for analysis. The primary outcomes were the time to recover voluntary bowel movements and voluntary flatulence. The secondary outcomes were the ideal rate of spontaneous defecation and the ideal rate of spontaneous flatus. The occurrence of adverse events during the study was recorded and analyzed using the safety analysis set (SS). ResultsA total of 91 patients with primary AIO and 58 patients with non-primary AIO were included in the FAS and SS analysis, while 80 primary AIO patients and 56 non-primary AIO patients were included in the PPS analysis. Both FAS and PPS analysis showed significant differences in the time to recover voluntary bowel movements and voluntary flatulence among primary AIO patients in different dose groups of DCQD (P<0.01), and the high- and medium-dose groups assumed less time than the low-dose group (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the ideal rate of spontaneous defecation and spontaneous flatus among the three groups (P>0.05). And consistent results were seen in the non-primary AIO patients among the three groups. Five adverse events occurred in primary AIO patients (3 in the low-dose group, 1 in the medium-dose group, and 1 in the high-dose group), mainly manifested as abdominal distension and abdominal pain, and there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of adverse events (P>0.05). No adverse events occurred in patients with non-primary AIO. ConclusionDCQD, as an effective treatment for patients with AIO, is commonly used at a medium dose for patients with primary AIO and at a high dose for patients with non-primary AIO. The therapeutic advantage is mainly reflected in the shorter time to recover spontaneous defecation and spontaneous flatulence and the improvement of intestinal function.
9.Enhancement Effect of Pre-Treatment 18F-FDG PET/CT Radiomic Features in Prognostic Evaluation of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Xiaolin MENG ; Yue PAN ; Jingjing CUI ; Shuwei SUN ; Hui ZHOU ; Ruimin WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2024;32(3):269-276
Purpose To investigate the predictive value of 18F-FDG PET/CT radiomic features before treatment for progression free survival(PFS)and overall survival(OS)in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma(DLBCL).Materials and Methods A total of 135 patients with pathologically proven DLBCL in Chinese PLA General Hospital from January 2016 to December 2018 and 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging prior to treatment were retrospectively collected.Patients were randomly divided into training set and test set using 8∶2,and then the training set was divided into training set and verification set using 8∶2 to construct the model.Semi-automatically delineated patients'lymphoma lesions as regions of interest and extracted the features.Univariate COX and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression were used to screen the features,and the non-zero radiomic features were obtained and the weight coefficients were used to calculate the Radscore value of each patient,and the predictive value of Radscore on PFS and OS was analyzed.Three models were established using traditional prognostic indicators(metabolic parameters and clinical factors),Radscore and combination.C-index,time-dependent area under the curve and decision curve were used to evaluate the model prediction efficiency.Finally,based on the optimal model,a column diagram was drawn,and the calibration curve was used to verify the efficiency of the column diagram.Results The combined model predicted PFS and OS at 3 and 5 years better than the traditional prognostic index model and Radscore model(Z=0.962 1-2.253 9,all P<0.05).Decision curve showed that the combined model achieved the greatest clinical net benefit.The calibration curve showed that the predicted values of the nomogram were in good agreement with the observed values.Conclusion Radscore is an independent prognostic factor for survival in DLBCL patients.The combined model has great application value in guiding the formulation of clinical individualized treatment plan.
10.The landing error scoring system as a screening tool for non-contact injury risk in college soccer athletes
Jinqin ZHANG ; Jian CUI ; Xiaolin GAO ; Yongjin SHI ; Chao ZHU ; Peng HUANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(11):1641-1646
BACKGROUND:The landing error scoring system test is a standard for assessing the risk of non-contact injuries and has not yet been developed for Chinese college soccer programs. OBJECTIVE:To establish a test evaluation standard for the landing error scoring system to provide a basis for evaluating the risk of non-contact injuries in college soccer students. METHODS:A prospective cohort study was designed in which 219 athletes from 10 college soccer teams were tested with the standard landing error scoring system,and the subjects were followed up by questionnaires and medical examinations for non-contact injuries of the lower extremities and trunk for 1 year after testing to determine sex differences and assessment criteria for the landing error scoring system test indicators. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The total score of the landing error scoring system was(8.22±1.65)points for 219 subjects,(8.29±1.74)for males and(8.07±1.44)for females,with no significant difference between males and females(P>0.05).Within 1 year after the test,the overall injury rate of 219 subjects was 10.05%and the morbidity rate was 15.98%;the injury rate of male subjects with non-contact injury of the lower limbs and trunk was 12.75%and the morbidity rate was 20.13%;the injury rate of female subjects with non-contact injury of the lower limbs and trunk was 4.29%and the morbidity rate was 7.14%.There were no significant differences in the injury rate between men and women(P<0.05).The total score of the landing error scoring system was higher in the injury group than in the non-injury group[(9.50±1.14)vs.(8.08±1.64),P<0.01];for male subjects,the total score of the landing error scoring system was higher in the injury group than in the non-injury group[(9.63±1.12)vs.(8.09±1.73),P<0.01].The area under the curve for the total score of the landing error scoring system was 0.773(P=0.000),which had a diagnostic value for the risk of non-contact injury of the lower extremities and trunk in male subjects,with a best cut-off point of 8.5,sensitivity of 0.842,specificity of 0.623,positive likelihood ratio of 2.233,negative likelihood ratio of 0.254,relative risk factor of 8.400,and odds ratio of 8.816;the total score of the landing error scoring system was not applicable for assessing the risk of non-contact injury of the lower extremities and trunk in female subjects.To conclude,the landing error scoring system test can be used as a criterion to assess the risk of non-contact injury to the lower extremity and trunk in Chinese college male soccer players,with an optimal cut-off point of 8.5.The risk of non-contact injury to the lower extremity and trunk is 8.40 times higher in male athletes with a landing error scoring system test score of≥8.5 than in male athletes with a score of<8.5.

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