1.Creation and Exploration of the"Organized Fill-in-the-Blank Format"Disci-pline Construction Model for Forensic Medicine in the New Era
Zhi-Wen WEI ; Hong-Xing WANG ; Jun-Hong SUN ; Hao-Liang FAN ; Hong-Liang SU ; Le-Le WANG ; Wen-Ting HE ; Zhe CHEN ; Jie ZHANG ; Xiang-Jie GUO ; Ji LI ; Geng-Qian ZHANG ; Xin-Hua LIANG ; Jiang-Wei YAN ; Qiang-Qiang ZHANG ; Cai-Rong GAO ; Ying-Yuan WANG ; Hong-Wei WANG ; Jun XIE ; Bo-Feng ZHU ; Ke-Ming YUN
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2025;41(1):25-29
Forensic medicine has been designated as a first-level discipline,presenting new opportunities and challenges for the development of forensic medicine.Since the 1980s,the establishment of foren-sic medicine discipline and the cultivation of high-level forensic talents have become hot topics in the development of forensic medicine in China.Since the 13th Five-Year Plan,the forensic team of Shanxi Medical University has been aiming at the forefront,proposing the development goals of"Five First-class"and the discipline development path"Six Major Achievements".It has selected benchmark disci-plines,identified gaps in disciplinary development,unified thoughts,formulated completion timelines,concentrated superior resources,assigned tasks to individuals,and created an"Organized Fill-in-the-Blank Format"forensic medicine discipline construction model with the characteristics of the new era.The construction model of forensic medicine has achieved good results in the goals,discipline frame-work,scientific research,talent cultivation,discipline team and platform construction,forming a rela-tively complete discipline construction and management system,and accumulating valuable experience for the construction of first-level discipline and high-level talent cultivation of forensic medicine.
2.A novel gamma-ray cone-beam focused stereotactic radiotherapy system
Gang LI ; Wenhong FAN ; Wencheng WANG ; Feng ZHANG ; Huafeng CHEN ; Jun LI ; Hua ZHENG ; Yongjiang MA ; Bihong ZHAN ; Liting QIAN ; Aidong WU ; Jieping ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2025;42(7):878-882
Stereotactic radiotherapy is widely favored because of its high treatment precision and less fractionations.ZND-A is a new domestic gamma-ray cone-beam focused stereotactic radiotherapy system.Herein the technical characteristics of ZND-A system are described in detail from the aspects of the treatment frame,gamma-ray module,collimator module,six-dimensional treatment couch module and image-guided system module,and the main parameters are compared with the mainstream gamma knife equipments at home and abroad.With reference to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors(RECIST 1.1),the initial efficacy of the patients treated by the ZND-A system is analyzed to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the ZND-A system for providing a reference for the hospital clinical use of this type of gamma knife.
3.Xanthones from Garcinia pedunculata and Garcinia nujiangensis and their anti-inflammatory activity.
Xiaojie FAN ; Yufeng JIA ; Jiaxin GUO ; Jinyuan YANG ; Dahong LI ; Huiming HUA
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2025;23(2):225-233
Ten novel xanthones, garpedunxanthones A-G (1-5, 6a/6b, 7a/7b) and nujiangxanthone Q (8), along with sixteen known analogs (9-24), were isolated from Garcinia pedunculata and G. nujiangensis. Their structures were elucidated through high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HR-ESI-MS) data, comprehensive nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopic analyses, and electronic circular dichroism (ECD) calculations. All compounds without cytotoxicity were assessed for anti-inflammatory properties by measuring the inhibition of nitric oxide (NO) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 cells. Structure-activity relationships are also discussed. Compounds 7b, 19, and 21 exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity with IC50 values of 16.44 ± 0.69, 14.28 ± 0.78, and 10.67 ± 3.28 μmol·L-1, respectively. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) demonstrated that compounds 7b, 19, and 21 inhibited the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6 in a dose-dependent manner. The inhibitory effect of compound 21 on IL-6 at 20 μmol·L-1 was comparable to that of the positive control. In network pharmacology studies, potential targets of compounds and inflammation were identified from PharmMapper and GeneCards databases. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis revealed that the overlapped targets were intricately associated with major pathogenic processes linked to inflammation, including positive regulation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade, protein kinase activity, NO synthase regulator activity, MAPK signaling pathway, and EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance.
Xanthones/therapeutic use*
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Garcinia
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use*
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Plant Preparations/therapeutic use*
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Structure-Activity Relationship
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Nitric Oxide/metabolism*
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RAW 264.7 Cells
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Animals
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Mice
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinases/metabolism*
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Circular Dichroism
4.Deciphering Virulence Factors of Hyper-Virulent Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Meningitis.
Li Ling XIE ; Shuo LIU ; Yu Fan WANG ; Ming Chun LI ; Zhen Hua HUANG ; Yue MA ; Qi Lin YU
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2025;38(7):856-866
OBJECTIVE:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa( P. aeruginosa) is a prevalent pathogenic bacterium involved in meningitis; however, the virulence factors contributing to this disease remain poorly understood.
METHODS:
The virulence of the P. aeruginosa A584, isolated from meningitis samples, was evaluated by constructing in vitro blood-brain barrier and in vivo systemic infection models. qPCR, whole-genome sequencing, and drug efflux assays of A584 were performed to analyze the virulence factors.
RESULTS:
Genomic sequencing showed that A584 formed a phylogenetic cluster with the reference strains NY7610, DDRC3, Pa58, and Pa124. Its genome includes abundant virulence factors, such as hemolysin, the Type IV secretion system, and pyoverdine. A584 is a multidrug-resistant strain, and its wide-spectrum resistance is associated with enhanced drug efflux. Moreover, this strain caused significantly more severe damage to the blood-brain barrier than the standard strain, PAO1. qPCR assays further revealed the downregulation of the blood-brain barrier-associated proteins Claudin-5 and Occludin by A584. During systemic infection, A584 exhibited a higher capacity of brain colonization than PAO1 (37.1 × 10 6 CFU/g brain versus 2.5 × 10 6 CFU/g brain), leading to higher levels of the pro-inflammatory factors IL-1β and TNF-α.
CONCLUSION
This study sheds light on the virulence factors of P. aeruginosa involved in meningitis.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa/genetics*
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Virulence Factors/metabolism*
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Animals
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Virulence
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Mice
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Pseudomonas Infections/microbiology*
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Blood-Brain Barrier/microbiology*
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Humans
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Female
5.Expert Consensus on the Ethical Requirements for Generative AI-Assisted Academic Writing
You-Quan BU ; Yong-Fu CAO ; Zeng-Yi CHANG ; Hong-Yu CHEN ; Xiao-Wei CHEN ; Yuan-Yuan CHEN ; Zhu-Cheng CHEN ; Rui DENG ; Jie DING ; Zhong-Kai FAN ; Guo-Quan GAO ; Xu GAO ; Lan HU ; Xiao-Qing HU ; Hong-Ti JIA ; Ying KONG ; En-Min LI ; Ling LI ; Yu-Hua LI ; Jun-Rong LIU ; Zhi-Qiang LIU ; Ya-Ping LUO ; Xue-Mei LV ; Yan-Xi PEI ; Xiao-Zhong PENG ; Qi-Qun TANG ; You WAN ; Yong WANG ; Ming-Xu WANG ; Xian WANG ; Guang-Kuan XIE ; Jun XIE ; Xiao-Hua YAN ; Mei YIN ; Zhong-Shan YU ; Chun-Yan ZHOU ; Rui-Fang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(6):826-832
With the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence(GAI)technologies,their widespread application in academic research and writing is continuously expanding the boundaries of sci-entific inquiry.However,this trend has also raised a series of ethical and regulatory challenges,inclu-ding issues related to authorship,content authenticity,citation accuracy,and accountability.In light of the growing involvement of AI in generating academic content,establishing an open,controllable,and trustworthy ethical governance framework has become a key task for safeguarding research integrity and maintaining trust within the academic community.This expert consensus outlines ethical requirements across key stages of AI-assisted academic writing-including topic selection,data management,citation practices,and authorship attribution.It aims to clarify the boundaries and ethical obligations surrounding AI use in academic writing,ensuring that technological tools enhance efficiency without compromising in-tegrity.The goal is to provide guidance and institutional support for building a responsible and sustainable research ecosystem.
6.Maintenance of Bausch&Lomb BL11110 phacoemulsification system:Three case reports
An-hai WEI ; Rui NIE ; Li-dong FAN ; Ke-xin PAN ; Zhen-zhen CAO ; Qing-hui REN ; He-hua ZHANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(4):118-120
The working principle of Bausch&Lomb BL11110 phacoemulsification system was described.Three cases of typical faults of the phacoemulsification system were introduced,and the causes were analyzed,then the maintenance measures were given accordingly.References were provided for diagnosing and eliminating the faults of the phacoemulsification system.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(4):118-120]
7.Clinical cohort study of non inflated subclavian approach,axillary approach,and traditional open surgery for unilateral thyroid cancer
Mingchuang LI ; Xuan FAN ; Zheng CHEN ; Yatong ZHAO ; Hua ZHANG ; Guo CHEN ; Jing LYU ; Wen TIAN ; Qingsong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2025;63(7):611-617
Objective:To compare surgical-related indicators between non-inflated subclavian endoscopic surgery and axillary and traditional open surgery for the treatment of right lobe thyroid cancer,as well as their effects on postoperative anterior cervical function and cosmetic outcomes.Methods:This retrospective cohort study analyzed 151 cases of thyroid cancer patients who underwent surgical treatment at the Department of Thyroid Surgery,Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University from June 2024 to October 2024. Based on the surgical approach,patients were divided into three groups:56 cases of traditional open surgery group, 44 cases of non-inflated axillary approach group,and 51 cases of non-inflated subclavian approach group. Comparative indicators included surgical time, parathyroid autotransplantation rate,complete exposure rate of central area, number of lymph node dissections, number of positive lymph nodes, anterior cervical function, and satisfaction with incision beauty. One-way analysis of variance,non-parametric test,Kruskal-Wallis test,Pearson χ2 test and Fisher′s exact probability method were used to compare the results of the three groups and subsequent pairwise comparisons,respectively. Results:All laparoscopic surgeries were successfully completed without conversion to open surgery. (1) Surgical time:the traditional open surgery group had the shortest operative time ( M(IQR))(71.5(16.0)minutes), significantly shorter than both endoscopic groups (both P<0.01); among the endoscopic approaches, the non-inflated subclavian approach group (97.0(10.0)minutes) had a significantly shorter operative time than the non-inflated axillary approach group (115.0(11.0)minutes)( P<0.01). (2) Parathyroid autotransplantation rate:the rates were 53.6%(30/56) in the traditional group, 70.5%(31/44) in the non-inflated axillary approach group, and 66.7%(34/51) in the non-inflated subclavian approach group, with no statistically significant differences ( P>0.05). (3) Complete exposure rate of the central area:the exposure rate was 100%(56/56) in the traditional open surgery group, 86.4%(38/44) in the non-inflated axillary approach group, and 96.1%(49/51) in the non-inflated subclavian approach group. A significant difference was observed between the traditional open surgery group and the non-inflated axillary approach group ( χ2=8.124, P<0.01), but not observed between other groups. (4) Number of lymph node dissection:no significant difference was found among the three groups (8(6)(range:2 to 17) in the traditional open surgery group,7(3)(range:2 to 16) in the non-inflated axillary approach group,7(4)(range:2 to 16) in the non-inflated subclavian approach group)( P=0.078).(5) Number of positive lymph nodes:no significant differences were observed among the three groups( P=0.923). (6) Postoperative anterior cervical function:① Visual analogue scale: there was no significant difference between the non-insufflation transaxillary approach group and the non-insufflation subclavian approach group at 3 days and 1 month postoperatively ( P>0.017). However, the two groups had significantly lower scores than the traditional open group (both P<0.01). ② Neck disability index:at 3 days post-surgery, there were significantly lower in the axillary and subclavian groups compared to the traditional open group ( P<0.01), with no significant difference between the two endoscopic groups( P>0.017); at 1 month postoperatively, the traditional open surgery group, gasless axillary approach group, and gasless subclavian approach group, with statistically significant differences between each group (both P<0.01). ③ Swallowing disorder index: no significant differences were observed at 3 days post-surgery( P>0.05); however, at 1 month post-surgery, the endoscopic groups showed significantly lower scores compared to the traditional open group(both P<0.01).(7) Satisfaction with incision beauty:significant differences were found among the three groups in terms of vancouver scar scores, patient scar assessment scores, and observer scar assessment scores(all P<0.01). Conclusions:Compared to the non-inflated axillary endoscopic thyroidectomy, the non-inflated subclavian approach offers a technically simpler procedure, better exposure of the central lymph node dissection area, and superior protection of anterior cervical function, although it results in less favorable cosmetic outcomes. Under strict preoperative evaluation and appropriate indications,both non-inflated subclavian and axillary approaches can achieve outcomes comparable to traditional open surgery for cN0 thyroid cancer,demonstrating good clinical application value.
8.Evolution of grading for solitary fibrous tumors of the central nervous system: a clinical pathological and prognostic analysis
Xiaoling LI ; Hua ZHANG ; Chengcong HU ; Jianfeng ZHOU ; Mengyi ZHUANG ; Xinxin FAN ; Liwen HU ; Yupeng CHEN ; Qian HUANG ; Sheng ZHANG ; Xingfu WANG
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2025;47(3):275-282
Objective:The 5th edition of the WHO classification of central nervous system (CNS) tumors in 2021 made significant revisions to the nomenclature and grading system of solitary fibrous tumors (SFT). This study aimed to explore the changes in the grading of CNS SFT and its relationship with clinical pathological features and prognosis.Methods:This study retrospectively reviewed the clinical and pathological data of 82 patients with CNS SFT diagnosed at the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University from March 2006 to June 2021, reassessed their grading according to the WHO 5th edition CNS tumor classification, and conducted a comprehensive analysis of their histological morphology, immunohistochemical characteristics, and clinical imaging data.Results:The age of the patients ranged from 21 to 83 years, with a median age of 48 years. Follow-up was completed for 82 patients, during which 10 patients died, 24 recurred, and 5 metastasized. MRI imaging showed that SFT exhibited isointense signals on T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) and complex signals on T2-weighted imaging (T2WI), with signal intensity decreasing as the content of collagen fibers increased. According to the 2021 grading criteria, there was a significant change in the grading of SFT, with the number of grade 1 SFT increasing from 10 cases under the 2016 standard to 39 cases, while the number of grade 2 and 3 SFT decreased accordingly. The 2016 grading system was significantly correlated with the overall survival (OS) of patients ( P=0.009), while the 2021 grading system did not reach statistical significance. Both grading systems were correlated with histological phenotype, Ki-67 index, mitotic figures, and necrosis ( P<0.05). All cases expressed STAT6, and showed varying degrees of expression of vimentin, CD99, BCL-2, and CD34. The staining intensity of type Ⅳ collagen fibers, as analyzed semi-quantitatively, was correlated with the OS of the patients ( P=0.017). Conclusions:The new grading system for CNS SFT has undergone significant changes, and its association with OS requires further validation. In-depth study of the content and fine structure of collagen fibers in SFT may have important clinical significance for the prognosis assessment and the formulation of treatment plans for patients. Moreover, quantitative analysis of T2WI signal intensity may provide a new method for preoperative preliminary assessment of the collagen fiber content in SFT.
9.Analysis of Influencing Factors and Establishment of Nomogram Model of Differentiation Syndrome in Patients with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Yi-Fan YAO ; Li-Xia HAO ; Lin-Hua YANG
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(1):62-68
Objective:To investigate the influencing factors of differentiation syndrome(DS)during induction chemotherapy for acute promyelocytic leukemia(APL),and establish a prediction model for DS in newly diagnosed APL patients,in order to guide clinical treatment.Methods:The clinical data of 324 newly diagnosed APL patients were retrospectively analyzed,and the patients were divided into DS group and non-DS group according to whether or not DS was present.Statistically significant factors from comparison of the two groups were selected and included in univariate and multivariate logistic regression to explore the influencing factors of DS in APL.R software was used to build the nomogram model,Bootstrap method was used for internal verification,and concordance index(C-index)and calibration curve were used to evaluate the accuracy of the model.Results:The incidence of DS in 324 patients with newly diagnosed APL was 30.86%(100/324).Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that high risk,delayed retinoic acid,no hormonal prophylaxis,combined with disseminated intravascular coagulation,increased white blood cell count(WBC)at initial diagnosis and neutrophil count,prothrombin prolongation,decreased fibrinogen and albumin(ALB),increased proportion of bone marrow original cells,increased proportion of peripheral blood original cells,and increased peak of WBC after chemotherapy were risk factors for DS in newly diagnosed APL patients(all P<0.01).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the increased peak value of WBC after chemotherapy,prophylactic use of hormone,and ALB level were independent factors influencing the occurrence of DS in newly diagnosed APL patients(all P<0.01).The C-index of DS in APL predicted by the nomogram model was 0.847(95%CI:0.786-0.908).The calibration curve showed that the nomogram was in good agreement with the actual incidence of DS.Conclusion:The independent influencing factors of DS in newly diagnosed APL are the increased peak value of WBC after chemotherapy,ALB and prophylactic use of hormone.The nomogram model based on the above factors can predict the risk of DS in APL patients,which is consistent with clinical observation.
10.Identification of Rare 3.5 kb Deletion in the β-Globin Gene Cluster
Yun-Hua FAN ; Cui-Lin DUAN ; Sai-Li LUO ; Shi-Jun GE ; Chong-Fei YU ; Jue-Min XI ; Jia-You CHU ; Zhao-Qing YANG
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(1):175-179
Objective:To identify the gene mutation types of 4 suspected β-thalassemia patients in Yunnan Province,and to analyze the genotypes and hematological phenotypes.Methods:Whole genome sequencing was performed on the samples of 4 suspected β-thalassemia patients from the Dai ethnic group in a thalassemia endemic area of Yunnan Province,whose hematological phenotypes were not consistent with the results of common thalassemia gene mutations.The mutations of β-globin gene clusters were confirmed by polymerase chain reaction(PCR)and Sanger DNA sequencing technology.Results:The 3.5 kb deletion in β-globin gene cluster(NC_000011.10:g.5224302-5227791 del3490bp)was detected in 4 patients'samples,of which 1 case was also detected with HbE mutation and 1 case with CD17 mutation.These 2 patients displayed moderate anemia phenotype,while the two patients with only the 3.5 kb deletion presented with other mild anemia phenotype.Conclusion:Heterozygous carriers with rare 3.5 kb deletion of the β-globin gene cluster may develop mild anemia,compound mutations of the 3.5 kb deletion with other mutations may led to intermediate thalasemia with moderate to sever anemia.In areas with a high incidence of thalassemia,suspected patients should undergo genetic testing to avoid missing or misdiagnosing rare mutations.

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