1.Confirmatory analysis of HBsAg reactive samples from voluntary blood donors
Qiaolin ZHANG ; Fang WANG ; Dong LIU ; Fengjiao HAN ; Liu LI ; Xiaochuan ZHENG ; Xuelian DENG ; Dongyan YANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(4):452-457
Objective: To systematically analyze the confirmatory positivity of different combinations of HBsAg screening results in blood testing, providing data to support the optimization of blood donor eligibility management. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on blood screening data from 174 266 voluntary blood donor samples at the Chongqing Blood Center between October 2021 and September 2022. Samples with inconsistent results between the two HBsAg enzymelinked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and individual donor nucleic acid testing (NAT) were confirmed using an electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) and a neutralization test. The detection efficacy of four different HBsAg ELISA reagents was compared using the HBsAg-confirmed positive samples. Results: A total of 767(0.44%) HBV-reactive (HB-sAg and/or HBV DNA reactive) samples were detected. Among them, 344 samples with discordant serological and NAT results were collected, of which 64(18.6%) were confirmed positive by neutralization test. Additionally, 5 samples that were neutralization-negative but double-reactive for HBsAg and HBV DNA were confirmed as positive according to FDA guidance, resulting in a total of 69(20.1%) confirmed HBsAg-positive samples. There were significant differences in the neutralization test confirmation rates among different screening result categories (P<0.05): The group with dual HBsAg reagent reactivity (double reactive) & NAT-negative had the highest confirmation rate (96.9%, 31/32); the group reactive to only reagent 2 (single reactive) had a rate of 25.7% (29/113); while the confirmation rates for samples reactive to only reagent 1 and samples with isolated HBV DNA positivity were extremely low [0(0/34) and 2.4%(4/165), respectively]. The four commercial reagents showed significant differences in their ability to detect confirmed positive samples that were initially single reactive (P<0.05). Conclusion: Given the performance variations among HBsAg screening reagents, thorough performance verification is essential before implementation. When NAT is negative, dual HBsAg reactivity in screening can serve as a basis for confirming infection and directly deferring blood donors. However, confirming infection in donors with single HBsAg reactivity is more challenging, necessitating supplementary tests to rule out infection risk.
2.Current application status of stem cell therapy in the field of lung transplantation
Mingyu GU ; Xiangyun ZHENG ; Ji’er MA ; Xiaohan JIN ; Zhiqiang DENG ; Haoji YAN ; Dong TIAN
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(2):311-318
In recent years, research on stem cell therapy in the field of lung transplantation has gradually increased, demonstrating its potential in improving the outcomes of lung transplantation. As a treatment option for end-stage lung diseases, lung transplantation faces challenges such as scarcity of donor organs, postoperative complications and rejection. Stem cells, with their self-renewal and multi-directional differentiation capabilities, have emerged as strong candidates for alternative or adjunctive treatments. Current studies show that embryonic stem cells and umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells play significant roles in lung tissue regeneration and immune regulation. However, stem cell therapy still needs to overcome issues such as the selection of cell sources, low survival rates after transplantation and unclear long-term efficacy in clinical applications. Future research should focus on exploring new stem cell sources, improving transplantation techniques and establishing efficacy evaluation systems.
3.Annual review of clinical research on lung transplantation worldwide in 2025
Linxi LIU ; Jingchen XU ; Rui YANG ; Xinchen JIANG ; Ting DENG ; Ling ZHOU ; Kaiyue YANG ; Xiaohan JIN ; Zhiqiang DENG ; Xiangyun ZHENG ; Dong TIAN
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(4):574-581
Lung transplantation is currently the only effective treatment for end-stage lung disease. However, the field of lung transplantation still faces numerous challenges, including donor shortage, primary graft dysfunction, rejection, infection and others. In 2025, scholars worldwide have made remarkable progress in clinical research on lung transplantation. This article systematically reviews the cutting-edge developments in clinical research on lung transplantation in 2025, focusing on the application of novel evaluation tools in donor lung screening, optimization of lung perfusion techniques, exploration of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery, as well as mechanistic research and intervention strategies for primary graft dysfunction, acute kidney injury and chronic lung allograft dysfunction. Meanwhile, hot topics such as the management of special populations, prevention and control of postoperative infections, and improvement of quality of life are summarized. This review aims to conclude the important annual research findings and provide references for the clinical practice and research development of lung transplantation in China.
4.Effect of sorafenib and donafenib on the pharmacokinetics of ertugliflozin in rats
Yanru DENG ; Gexi CAO ; Bin YAN ; Ying LI ; Zhanjun DONG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(1):92-98
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of sorafenib and donafenib on the pharmacokinetics of ertugliflozin in rats, and to provide a theoretical basis for drug combination in clinical practice. MethodsA total of 24 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into groups A, B, C, and D, with 6 rats in each group. The rats in groups A and B were given sorafenib control solvent and sorafenib (100 mg/kg), respectively, by gavage for 7 consecutive days, followed by ertugliflozin (1.5 mg/kg) by gavage on day 7. Blood samples were collected from the angular vein plexus at different time points, and ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was used to determine the mass concentration of ertugliflozin and plot the plasma concentration-time curves, while the non-compartment model in DAS 2.1.1 software was used to calculate related pharmacokinetic parameters. The independent-samples t test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between two groups, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between two groups. ResultsCompared with group A, group B had significant increases in the AUC0-t and AUC0-∞ of the plasma concentration-time curve of ertugliflozin (both P<0.05), significant prolongation of t1/2, MRT0-t, and MRT0-∞ (all P<0.05), and a significant reduction in CLZ/F (P<0.05). Compared with group C, group D had significant increases in the AUC0-t and AUC0-∞ of ertugliflozin (both P<0.05), significant prolongation of Tmax, t1/2, MRT0-t, and MRT0-∞ (all P<0.01), and significant reductions in VZ/F and CLZ/F (both P<0.05). ConclusionBoth sorafenib and donafenib can affect the pharmacokinetics of ertugliflozin in rats and significantly increase the plasma exposure of ertugliflozin. The efficacy and adverse drug reactions of ertugliflozin should be closely monitored during combined use in clinical practice and the dose should be adjusted when necessary to avoid the potential risk of drug interaction.
5.Hepatitis E virus infection among blood donors in Hangzhou
Ziyun DU ; Wenjun DENG ; Danxiao WU ; Jinhui LIU ; Jie DONG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(1):19-25
[Objective] To investigate the infection and characteristics of hepatitis E virus among blood donors in Hangzhou. [Methods] A total of 5 075 blood samples of blood donors from Zhejiang Provincial Blood Center from September to November 2023 were collected, including 5 037 samples with normal ALT and 38 samples with elevated ALT (>50 U/L). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect anti-HEV IgM, anti-HEV IgG and HEV-Ag. The Fisher test and Chi-square test were used to evaluate the difference in the reactivity rates of anti-HEV IgM and anti-HEV IgG among different levels of ALT. The distribution characteristics of HEV screening in blood donors were analyzed. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze the susceptibility factors of anti-HEV IgM and anti-HEV IgG seropositivity, and the anti-HEV IgM-reactive blood donors were followed up by telephone. [Results] The reactivity rates of anti-HEV IgM, anti-HEV IgG and HEV-Ag in 5 075 blood samples were 0.45%, 22.98% and 0%, respectively. There was no difference in the reactivity rates of anti-HEV IgM and anti-HEV IgG among different levels of ALT (P>0.05), and the results of univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age was a risk factor for anti-HEV IgM and anti-HEV IgG reactivity in blood donors (P<0.05), while no difference in the reactivity rates of anti-HEV IgM and anti-HEV IgG among blood donors was noticed in gender, occupation and education level (P>0.05). [Conclusion] There is a potential risk of transfusion-transmitted HEV (TT-HEV) in Hangzhou, and a cost-effective HEV screening strategy needs to be established to continue regular HEV surveillance in Hangzhou to assess the risk of infection.
6.Efficacy of anrikefon versus tegileridine for analgesia in patients with moderate-to-severe pain after abdominal surgery with general anesthesia
Ziyuan LI ; Wenjie SU ; Meirong WANG ; Jun LI ; Daolin XIA ; Yuanliang CHEN ; Guiming HUANG ; Liang DONG ; Jia DENG ; Kaiming DUAN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(10):1291-1297
Objective:To compare the efficacy of anrikefon and tegileridine for analgesia in patients with moderate-to-severe pain after abdominal surgery with general anesthesia.Methods:In this multicenter, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled clinical trial, 101 patients with moderate to severe pain (numeric pain rating scale [NRS] score ≥4 within 4 h after operation) after abdominal surgery with general anesthesia between February 24 and April 1, 2025, aged 18-70 yr, with a body mass index of 18-40 kg/m 2, were assigned to anrikefon group ( n=50) and tegileridine group ( n=51) in a 1∶1 ratio using stratified blocked randomization. Double-dummy design was employed to maintain blinding. Each group received an initial intravenous injection of anrikefon 1 μg/kg or tegileridine 1 mg, followed by connection to a patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) pump (the PCIA solution contained normal saline in anrikefon group; the PCIA solution contained tegileridine 5 mg in tegileridine pump) within 10 min. If the patient′s NRS score ≥4 at 8 and 16 h after the initial injection, anrikefon 1 μg/kg was intravenously injected in anrikefon group, and tegileridine group received the equal volume of normal saline. The primary efficacy endpoint was the sum of pain intensity difference (SPID) over the first 24 h after the initial dose (SPID 0-24h). The secondary efficacy endpoints included the incidence and severity of vomiting and nausea, incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting(PONV), the proportion of patients who received antiemetic treatment, and total consumption of antiemetics within 0-24 h after the initial dose, NRS score at rest ≤ 1 at 24 h after the initial dose, and NRS score at rest ≤ 3 over the first 24 h after the initial dose. Safety indicators included adverse events, vital signs, physical examination findings, 12-lead ECG and laboratory test indicators, and adverse events of special interest. Results:Compared with tegileridine group, no significant change was found in the SPID 0-24h ( P>0.05), and the incidence of vomiting, PONV, proportion of patients requiring antiemetic medication, and total consumption of antiemetics were significantly decreased within the first 24 h after the initial dose in tegileridine group ( P<0.05). One treatment-emergent adverse event of Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events grade 3 or higher occurred in tegileridine group, while no treatment-emergent adverse events of Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events grade 3 or higher were found in anrikefon group. Among the adverse events of special interest, one case of respiratory depression and one case of cough occurred in tegileridine group, while one case of cough occurred in anrikefon group, with no respiratory depression. Conclusions:Anrikefon and tegileridine provide comparable analgesic efficacy for moderate-to-severe pain after abdominal surgery with general anesthesia. However, anrikefon exhibits an advantage in reducing the risk of PONV, with a superior safety profile.
7.Analysis on the Causes of Death and Potential Life Loss of Malignant Tumors in Sichuan Province from 2017 to 2022
Bingjie QI ; Jing ZENG ; Ying DENG ; Ting DONG
China Cancer 2025;34(1):37-42
[Purpose]To analyze the causes of death and potential life loss of malignant tumors in Sichuan Province from 2017 to 2022.[Methods]Data were collected from the death information registration and management system of China Disease Prevention and Control Information System,and national cause of death monitoring sites in Sichuan Province from 2017 to 2022.SAS 9.4 and Joinpoint 4.9.1.0 software were used to calculate crude cancer mortality rate,age-standardized mortality rate by Chinese standerd population(ASMRC),annual percentage change and potential years of life lost(PYLL)and potential years of life lost rate(PYLLR).[Results]From 2017 to 2022,the crude cancer mortality rate in Sichuan Province was 169.32/105,and the ASMRC was 111.26/105.The cancer mortality rate in the general population and that stratified by sex showed an increasing trend(all P<0.05).The top 5 causes of cancer death were lung cancer,liver cancer,esophageal cancer,gastric cancer and colorectum cancer.The mortality rates of lung cancer,colorectum can-cer,female breast cancer,pancreatic cancer,lip,oral and pharyngeal malignancies all increased(all P<0.05).From 2017 to 2022,the PYLL caused by malignant tumors in Sichuan Province was 1 520 175.00 person-year,the PYLLR was 13.98‰.[Conclusion]In Sichuan Province,the mortali-ty rate of malignant tumors is on the rise.Lung cancer and gastrointestinal cancers are the main malignancies causing life loss.Early diagnosis and treatment of key cancers should be strengthened to reduce cancer mortality.
8.The association between lifestyle behavior and risk of overweight and depression comorbidity in children aged 7 to 9 years in Tianjin City
Rui DENG ; Tianshu FENG ; Bin DONG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(2):144-150
Objective:To explore the association between lifestyle behavior and the risk of overweight and depression comorbidity in children aged 7 to 9 years in Tianjin City.Methods:The random cluster sampling was used to conduct a baseline survey among 1 632 7-year-old children in Tianjin in 2021, and the follow-up survey was then conducted in 2023. Age, gender and lifestyle behavior of children were collected at baseline and follow-up, and physical examination and depression symptom evaluation were also performed. Four behavioral factors, including sugary beverage intake, physical activity, screen time duration, and sleep duration, were included in the comprehensive lifestyle score, with a total score of 0 to 4 points. A higher score means a better lifestyle. The multi-nominal logistic regression model was used to analyze the association between lifestyle behavior changes at different time points and the risk of overweight and depression comorbidity.Results:The mean age of the children was (7.72±0.62) years at baseline and (9.61±0.62) years at follow-up, with 350 boys (52.08%). After adjusting for confounding factors, the results showed that compared to children with moderate lifestyle behavior, those with poor lifestyle behavior had a higher risk of overweight and depression comorbidity both at baseline and follow-up (Baseline: OR=2.62, 95% CI: 1.28-5.37; Follow-up: OR=2.28, 95% CI: 1.26-4.11), while those with a better lifestyle behavior had a lower risk of depression during follow-up ( OR=0.35, 95% CI: 0.19-0.64). Based on the comprehensive baseline and follow-up lifestyle behaviors, it was found that children with improved lifestyle were more likely to experience the disappearance of overweight and depression comorbidity ( OR=1.29, 95% CI: 1.04-1.61), and were less likely to develop overweight and depression comorbidity ( OR=0.82, 95% CI: 0.69-0.97). Conclusion:There is an association between lifestyle behavior and overweight and depression comorbidity among children aged 7 to 9 years in Tianjin. Improvement in children′s lifestyle behavior may reduce the risk of overweight and depression comorbidity.
9.Chemical constituents from ethyl acetate fraction of Balanophora harlandii and their tyrosinase inhibitory activity
Zhang-xian CHEN ; Hai-ming WANG ; Yun-tao ZHANG ; Mao-xin DENG ; Kui-lin ZHU ; Jin-lian ZOU ; Jian WANG ; Shan-shan WEI ; Hong-ping HE ; Fa-wu DONG
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2025;47(10):3290-3297
AIM To study the chemical constituents from ethyl acetate fraction of Balanophora harlandii Hook.f.and their tyrosinase inhibitory activity.METHODS Separation and purification were performed using silica gel,MCI,ODS,Sephadex LH-20 and semi-preparative HPLC,then the structures of obtained compounds were identified by physicochemical properties and spectral data.The monophenolase inhibitory activity was determined by the tyrosinase-catalyzed oxidation of L-tyrosine.RESULTS Twenty-four compounds were isolated and identified as sesamin(1),methyl caffeate(2),quercetin(3),5,7-dihydroxychromanone(4),methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate(5),esculetin(6),kaempferol(7),naringenin(8),pyrogallic acid(9),pinosylvin(10),methyl propionate(11),caffeic acid(12),saccharinol(13),ferulic acid(14),trans-p-hydroxycinnamic acid(15),cinnamic acid(16),vanillic acid(17),vanillin(18),4-hydroxyacetophenone(19),4-hydroxybenzaldehyde(20),apigenin(21),(-)-isolariciresinol(22),(-)-secoisolariciresinol(23)and meso-2,3-di(3′,4′-methylenedioxybenzyl)butane-1,4-diol(24).The IC50 values of compounds 3,5,7,8,19,and 20 ranged from(0.246 5±0.028 3)to(1.278 2±0.021 3)mmol/L.CONCLUSION Compounds 1-9、11、15、17-21、24 are isolated from this plant for the first time,and 1,6,9,17-19,24 are first isolated from genus Balanophora.Compounds 3、5、7、8、19 and 20 have tyrosinase inhibitory activity.
10.Transcription factor NKX2.1 promotes differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells into lung stem cells
Li DENG ; Yang LIU ; Hui WANG ; Qiu YANG ; Mingqing DONG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(36):7790-7796
BACKGROUND:Enhancing the differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells into lung stem cells is crucial for repairing lung injuries.NKX2.1 is the earliest marker of lung epithelial differentiation and plays a significant regulatory role in lung development.However,the impact of its expression on the differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells into lung stem cells remains inadequately understood.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of NKX2.1 on the differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells into lung stem cells.METHODS:Induced pluripotent stem cells were cultured in vitro.The expression of specific pluripotent stem cell genes was assessed using real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR.NKX2.1 was overexpressed in induced pluripotent stem cells,which were then induced to differentiate into lung stem cells.The expression of FoxA2,SOX9,and P63 was determined via quantitative PCR and immunofluorescence on day 7 of induction of differentiation.The expression of the alveolar marker SPB and SPC was evaluated through immunofluorescence staining on day 7 of induction of differentiation.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Induced pluripotent stem cells in vitro were tightly packed and showed typical clonoid growth and significantly expressed stem cell-specific genes OCT-4,SOX2,and NANOG.(2)Compared with the non-transfected control group,the expression of NKX2.1 in human induced pluripotent stem cells was significantly increased in the NKX2.1 overexpression group(P<0.000 1).(3)Seven days after induction of differentiation,compared with the non-transfected control group,the expression of lung stem cell-related markers FoxA2,SOX9,and P63 was significantly increased in the NKX2.1 overexpression group(P<0.000 1).(4)Thirteen days after induction of differentiation,compared with the non-transfected control group,the fluorescence intensity of alveolar cell marker molecules SPB and SPC increased significantly in the overexpression NKX2.1 group.The results show that NKX2.1 can promote the differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells into lung stem cells.

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