1.Recent advance in optogenetics in revealing mechanism of temporal lobe epilepsy
Ruting FU ; Liya FANG ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Jiahao LIU ; Yeyan WANG ; Deming KONG ; Jiawei LI ; Jin GUO
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2025;24(8):845-850
Research shows that epileptic seizures are essentially due to abnormal functions of neural circuits. Optogenetics regulates neural circuits by specifically expressing light-sensitive proteins in target neurons, which has now become an important tool in the research of temporal lobe epilepsy. Studies have shown that optogenetics focuses on brain regions such as the hippocampus, medial septal nucleus, cerebellum, and basal ganglia in studying temporal lobe epilepsy. This article reviews the research progress of optogenetics in exploring the pathogenesis and therapeutic targets of temporal lobe epilepsy, aiming to provide new ideas for temporal lobe epilepsy treatment.
2.Assessment of capabilities on radiological health technical service in Sichuan province from 2019 to 2024
Qiao MA ; Yiying GAO ; Deming LIU ; Liangguo HE ; Linyu LI ; Yurou ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(8):731-737
Objective:To ascertain the weakness in radiological health technical service in Sicuan province through the assessment of radiological health technical service capability in Sichuan province from 2019 to 2024, and continue to optimize and improve the radiological health service system, and provide assistance to the high-quality development of all kinds of work.Methods:By querying the basic information on institutions by the aid of the Sichuan Provincial Radiation Health Information Management Platform, the information was investigated, collected, collated and analyzed with respect to the qualification, technical service, capability comparison, quality assessment in relation to radiological health technical service institutions in the past 6 years.Results:In the past 6 years, the total number of institutions in Sichuan province has increased from 40 to 48, and the proportion of Grade A institutions has increased from 7.5% to 20.8%. As of the end of 2024, there were 889 professionals and technicians, with an average of 18.8 ± 4.2 per institution. There was a statistically significant difference in the number of professionals and technicians between public and private institutions ( t=-3.48, P<0.05), while there was a statistically significant difference in the number of professionals and technicians between Grade A and Grade B and unclassified institutions ( t=-4.01, P<0.05). There were 1 886 items of equipment, and there was a statistically significant difference ( t=6.58, 10.13, 6.74, P<0.05) in the total number of items of equipment, on-site testing equipment, and laboratory testing equipment between Grade A and Grade B and unclassified institutions. Totally 48 institutions issued 21 026 reports on radiological health tests, with an average of 457.1 ± 6.4 reports per institution and 4 038 reports on radiological health evaluation, with an average of 87.8 ± 5.1 reports per institution. A total of 25 institutions carried out personal dose monitoring, accounting for 78.1%, and completed the personal dose monitoring of 40 058 radiation workers for 5 428 employers. The workload of technical services has been increasing year by year. In the past 6 years, a total of 20 professional and technical training sessions have been sponsored, with approximately 3 500 people trained. A total of 21 rounds of various quality assessments or evaluations were conducted, and the overall pass rate was good and has been increasing year by year. Conclusions:The result of assessment has shown that efficient operation of the Sichuan Provincial Radiological Health Quality Control Center comprehensively promoted the high-quality development of radiological health service, therefore injecting new vitality into the next step towards promoting the provincial radiological health service to a new level.
3.Application progress of optogenetics in pathogenesis of epilepsy
Ruting FU ; Liya FANG ; Jiahao LIU ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Yeyan WANG ; Deming KONG ; Jiawei LI ; Jin GUO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(11):1051-1056
Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder characterized by abnormal synchronous neuronal discharges in the brain, often accompanied by various complications. The pathogenesis of epilepsy has not yet been fully elucidated. Optogenetics, a cutting-edge technique that integrates optics and genetics, enables precise modulation of specific neurons by regulating light-sensitive proteins. Utilizing optogenetic technology has facilitated the dissection of neural circuits involved in epileptic seizures within brain regions such as the hippocampus, thalamus, hypothalamus. It has also helped identify potential therapeutic targets for epilepsy-related complications, including cognitive impairment, sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and mood disorders.However, in the process of advancing from basic research to clinical treatment, its translational path is profoundly influenced by factors such as stimulation modes (the choice between open-loop and closed-loop systems), key parameters (light frequency), and intervention strategies (unilateral or bilateral target selection). The individualized customization of these factors represents the future direction for overcoming current translational bottlenecks and achieving precise treatment.
4.Application progress of optogenetics in pathogenesis of epilepsy
Ruting FU ; Liya FANG ; Jiahao LIU ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Yeyan WANG ; Deming KONG ; Jiawei LI ; Jin GUO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(11):1051-1056
Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder characterized by abnormal synchronous neuronal discharges in the brain, often accompanied by various complications. The pathogenesis of epilepsy has not yet been fully elucidated. Optogenetics, a cutting-edge technique that integrates optics and genetics, enables precise modulation of specific neurons by regulating light-sensitive proteins. Utilizing optogenetic technology has facilitated the dissection of neural circuits involved in epileptic seizures within brain regions such as the hippocampus, thalamus, hypothalamus. It has also helped identify potential therapeutic targets for epilepsy-related complications, including cognitive impairment, sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and mood disorders.However, in the process of advancing from basic research to clinical treatment, its translational path is profoundly influenced by factors such as stimulation modes (the choice between open-loop and closed-loop systems), key parameters (light frequency), and intervention strategies (unilateral or bilateral target selection). The individualized customization of these factors represents the future direction for overcoming current translational bottlenecks and achieving precise treatment.
5.Assessment of capabilities on radiological health technical service in Sichuan province from 2019 to 2024
Qiao MA ; Yiying GAO ; Deming LIU ; Liangguo HE ; Linyu LI ; Yurou ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(8):731-737
Objective:To ascertain the weakness in radiological health technical service in Sicuan province through the assessment of radiological health technical service capability in Sichuan province from 2019 to 2024, and continue to optimize and improve the radiological health service system, and provide assistance to the high-quality development of all kinds of work.Methods:By querying the basic information on institutions by the aid of the Sichuan Provincial Radiation Health Information Management Platform, the information was investigated, collected, collated and analyzed with respect to the qualification, technical service, capability comparison, quality assessment in relation to radiological health technical service institutions in the past 6 years.Results:In the past 6 years, the total number of institutions in Sichuan province has increased from 40 to 48, and the proportion of Grade A institutions has increased from 7.5% to 20.8%. As of the end of 2024, there were 889 professionals and technicians, with an average of 18.8 ± 4.2 per institution. There was a statistically significant difference in the number of professionals and technicians between public and private institutions ( t=-3.48, P<0.05), while there was a statistically significant difference in the number of professionals and technicians between Grade A and Grade B and unclassified institutions ( t=-4.01, P<0.05). There were 1 886 items of equipment, and there was a statistically significant difference ( t=6.58, 10.13, 6.74, P<0.05) in the total number of items of equipment, on-site testing equipment, and laboratory testing equipment between Grade A and Grade B and unclassified institutions. Totally 48 institutions issued 21 026 reports on radiological health tests, with an average of 457.1 ± 6.4 reports per institution and 4 038 reports on radiological health evaluation, with an average of 87.8 ± 5.1 reports per institution. A total of 25 institutions carried out personal dose monitoring, accounting for 78.1%, and completed the personal dose monitoring of 40 058 radiation workers for 5 428 employers. The workload of technical services has been increasing year by year. In the past 6 years, a total of 20 professional and technical training sessions have been sponsored, with approximately 3 500 people trained. A total of 21 rounds of various quality assessments or evaluations were conducted, and the overall pass rate was good and has been increasing year by year. Conclusions:The result of assessment has shown that efficient operation of the Sichuan Provincial Radiological Health Quality Control Center comprehensively promoted the high-quality development of radiological health service, therefore injecting new vitality into the next step towards promoting the provincial radiological health service to a new level.
6.Recent advance in optogenetics in revealing mechanism of temporal lobe epilepsy
Ruting FU ; Liya FANG ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Jiahao LIU ; Yeyan WANG ; Deming KONG ; Jiawei LI ; Jin GUO
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2025;24(8):845-850
Research shows that epileptic seizures are essentially due to abnormal functions of neural circuits. Optogenetics regulates neural circuits by specifically expressing light-sensitive proteins in target neurons, which has now become an important tool in the research of temporal lobe epilepsy. Studies have shown that optogenetics focuses on brain regions such as the hippocampus, medial septal nucleus, cerebellum, and basal ganglia in studying temporal lobe epilepsy. This article reviews the research progress of optogenetics in exploring the pathogenesis and therapeutic targets of temporal lobe epilepsy, aiming to provide new ideas for temporal lobe epilepsy treatment.
7.Factors of abandonment of upper limb prosthesis
Wangxian AI ; Siwen LIU ; Deming LIU ; Junqi HAN ; Xiaoqian DENG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2024;30(12):1479-1488
ObjectiveTo investigate the factors related to the abandonment of upper limb prostheses. MethodsA total of 138 amputees fitting with upper limb prostheses at Guangdong Work Injury Rehabilitation Hospital from January 1st, 2016 to December 31st, 2022 were reviewed through case data, and those whose Functional Independence Measure scores improved after fitting were selected. A total of 126 amputees were investigated through telephone or WeChat with a questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed based on Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scale-Revised, short form of Health Survey (SF-36) and World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale-Brief, and the items that may lead to the abandonment of upper limb prostheses were summarized in four factors: amputee, prosthetic fitting, prosthetic training, and environment and social policy. ResultsThe overall abandonment rate was 23.0% (29/126). There was significant difference between the the amputee abandonment or using prostheses in educational levels, amputation levels and residual limb condition (χ2 > 6.808, P < 0.05); types of prostheses, whether functional prostheses, expectation for prosthesis, comfort of the prostheses, convenience of putting on and taking off, sensitivity of manipulation, weight of the prostheses, satisfaction with the appearance, skill levels of the prosthetist, the satisfaction after prosthesis installation and satisfaction with the prostheses in use (χ2 > 13.083, P < 0.05); training levels before prosthesis assembly, the mastery of functional prostheses three months after prosthesis installation, training for activities of daily living, simulated training for vocation (χ2 > 6.520, P < 0.05); willingness to participate in social activities with prostheses, attitude of other persons towards their prostheses, support of family members, work status, familiarity with the policies of welfare, and the current physical condition (χ2 > 13.152, P < 0.01). ConclusionFactors of amputee, prosthetic fitting, prosthetic training, and environment and social policy may relate to the abandonment of upper limb prostheses, which are needed to improve in an accurate way.
8.Influence of diabetes and obesity on the risk of recurrence or anal fistula in patients with perianal abscess after simple incision and drainage
Honglan SUN ; Deming YU ; Huifeng LIU ; Changliang CHEN ; Nan LI
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2024;18(3):358-362
Objective:To explore the interaction effect of diabetes and obesity on recurrence or anal fistula in patients with perianal abscess after simple incision and drainage.Methods:The clinical data of 163 patients with perianal abscess who underwent simple incision and drainage from Jun. 2021 to Jun. 2023 were analyzed retrospectively. The incidence of recurrence or anal fistula in 6 months after surgery was calculated. Multivariate Logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors of postoperative recurrence or anal fistula. The multiplicative and additive models were used to analyze the interaction effect of diabetes and obesity on the risk of postoperative recurrence or anal fistula.Results:In 6 months after simple incision and drainage, the incidence of recurrence or anal fistula was 28.22% (46/163). Univariate analysis results showed that gender, obesity, and diabetes were related to recurrence of perianal abscess or incidence of anal fistula ( P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis results showed that obesity ( OR=2.447, 95% CI: 1.320-4.538) and diabetes ( OR=2.162, 95% CI: 1.187-3.938) were independent risk factors for postoperative recurrence or anal fistula ( P<0.05). Interaction effect analysis found that after adjusting for confounding factors, diabetes and obesity had additive interaction effect on the risk of postoperative recurrence or anal fistula. The relative excess risk due to interaction (RERI), attribution percentage (AP), and interaction effect index (S) were 1.829 (95% CI: 0.605-3.007), 0.405 (95% CI: 0.143-0.597), and 2.098 (95% CI: 1.201-3.172), respectively. There was no multiplicative interaction effect between the two ( P>0.05) . Conclusions:Diabetes and obesity are independent risk factors for recurrence or anal fistula in patients with perianal abscess after simple incision and drainage. The two may have synergistic effect on the risk of postoperative recurrence or anal fistula.
9.Selection and Optimization Management of in Vitro Diagnostic Reagents for Clinical Examination in Beijing Hospital
Jingchen SONG ; Chuanbao LI ; Yuanyuan GAI ; Suowei WU ; Lei LIU ; Xuying LI ; Zhixuan GUO ; Deming YAO
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2024;39(3):194-198
Objective To form the in vitro diagnostic reagents(IVD)selection and optimization management plan and management database,and optimize the IVD management work.Methods Through the analysis of the policy background and the current management status of the IVD clinical laboratory in Beijing Hospital,the selection and optimization management plan for existing and newly applied laboratory IVD was formulated based on clinical needs.The IVD of the whole hospital was selected and optimized by combing projects,open bidding,innovative quotation methods,on-site review and other steps.The IVD management database and qualification database of Beijing Hospital was formed,and the effect from the aspects of compliance,work efficiency and cost control was evaluated.Results The selection and optimization of 1 737 IVDs in the whole hospital were completed according to the formulated IVD selection and optimization management plan.The implementation of management plan improved the work efficiency.The content of review in an average meeting was increased by more than 10 times,and the frequency of new applications for IVD access was accelerated,while the IVD cost was reduced,and the average purchase amount of the whole hospital was reduced by about 15%.The prices of key IVD products were lower after selection than before selection,and the difference was significant(t=2.493,P=0.034).Conclusion The management scheme of IVD selection and optimization was feasible,and it could achieve the goal of ensuring compliance,improving efficiency and reducing costs.
10.Integrative pan-cancer analysis of cuproplasia-associated genes for the genomic and clinical characterization of 33 tumors.
Xinyu LI ; Weining MA ; Hui LIU ; Deming WANG ; Lixin SU ; Xitao YANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(21):2621-2631
BACKGROUND:
The molecular mechanisms driving tumorigenesis have continually been the focus of researchers. Cuproplasia is defined as copper-dependent cell growth and proliferation, including its primary and secondary roles in tumor formation and proliferation through signaling pathways. In this study, we analyzed the differences in the expression of cuproplasia-associated genes (CAGs) in pan-cancerous tissues and investigated their role in immune-regulation and tumor prognostication.
METHODS:
Raw data from 11,057 cancer samples were acquired from multiple databases. Pan-cancer analysis was conducted to analyze the CAG expression, single-nucleotide variants, copy number variants, methylation signatures, and genomic signatures of micro RNA (miRNA)-messenger RNA (mRNA) interactions. The Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer and the Cancer Therapeutics Response Portal databases were used to evaluate drug sensitivity and resistance against CAGs. Using single-sample Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (ssGSEA) and Immune Cell Abundance Identifier database, immune cell infiltration was analyzed with the ssGSEA score as the standard.
RESULTS:
Aberrantly expressed CAGs were found in multiple cancers. The frequency of single-nucleotide variations in CAGs ranged from 1% to 54% among different cancers. Furthermore, the correlation between CAG expression in the tumor microenvironment and immune cell infiltration varied among different cancers. ATP7A and ATP7B were negatively correlated with macrophages in 16 tumors including breast invasive carcinoma and esophageal carcinoma, while the converse was true for MT1A and MT2A . In addition, we established cuproplasia scores and demonstrated their strong correlation with patient prognosis, immunotherapy responsiveness, and disease progression ( P <0.05). Finally, we identified potential candidate drugs by matching gene targets with existing drugs.
CONCLUSIONS
This study reports the genomic characterization and clinical features of CAGs in pan-cancers. It helps clarify the relationship between CAGs and tumorigenesis, and may be helpful in the development of biomarkers and new therapeutic agents.
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