1.Study on the correlation between HLA antibodies and pregnancy-related factors, and the predictive value of a random-forest model among female blood donors in Nanning
Fang LU ; Huihui MO ; Wujin SU ; Zhoulin ZHONG ; Hengcong LI ; Yuchen HUANG ; Yuxi CHEN ; Lilan LI ; Yan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(3):367-372
Objective: To explore the association between the HLA antibody positivity rate in female blood donors and pregnancy history, number of pregnancies, interval from the last pregnancy to blood donation, and age, to identify associated variables using a univariate generalized additive model (GAM), and to further analyze the predictive role of characteristic variables for HLA antibody positivity using a random forest model. Methods: HLA antibody detection was performed on 391 female blood donors using the Luminex immunomagnetic bead method. The correlation between pregnancy-related factors and HLA antibodies was analyzed using the Chi-square test. Based on R software, a univariate GAM was first constructed to analyze the association types between characteristic variables and the HLA antibody positivity rate, followed by the construction of a random forest model to evaluate the predictive value of the variables. Results: Among the 391 female blood donors without a transfusion history, the overall HLA antibody positivity rate was 26.34%. The positivity rate in donors with a pregnancy history was significantly higher than that in those without (30.09% vs 9.72%, P<0.05), and HLA antibody positivity rate increased linearly with the number of pregnancies (P<0.05). In the univariate GAM, age and number of deliveries exhibited a non-linear association with the HLA antibody positivity rate (the positivity rate increased sharply between 25-35 years of age and stabilized after 3 deliveries). Besides, the interval from the last pregnancy to blood donation showed a linear association with the HLA antibody positivity rate, and the positivity rate decreased as the interval prolonged (P<0.05). In the random forest model, age (mean decrease gini=29.26) and interval from the last pregnancy to blood donation (mean decrease gini=22.02) were core predictive variables: age was more conducive to identifying positive samples, while the interval from the last pregnancy to blood donation was more helpful for excluding negative samples. The number of deliveries (mean decrease accuracy=16.98) made a significant contribution to predicting positive samples, whereas the number of abortions had no impact. The model had an AUC of 0.583 (95% CI: 0.593 8-0.770 2), indicating a certain predictive value. Conclusion: The associated variables identified by the univariate GAM model, including age, interval from the last pregnancy to blood donation, and number of deliveries, provide a basis for key variables in the random forest model. All three variables have predictive value for HLA antibody positivity, which can provide evidence-based support for personalized transfusion management and stratified screening of female blood donors in this region.
2.EGCG Promotes Aβ Clearance of Microglia Through Blockage of the HDAC6-PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signalling Axis Followed by Autophagy Activation
Yu LIN ; Kaiwen HUANG ; Honghai HONG ; Dan ZHU ; Yousheng MO ; Dongli LI ; Shuhuan FANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(3):486-497
ObjectiveTo clarify whether epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is involved in the clearance of amyloid β-protein (Aβ) and autophagy induction by microglia, so as to explore the potential mechanisms of EGCG in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). MethodsSix-month-old APP/PS1 mice were randomly divided into model and EGCG groups, with some additional wild type (WT) mice as the control group, each group consisting of 15 mice. The EGCG group received continuous gavage administration[5 mg/(kg·d)] for 8 weeks, followed by the open field test and Y-maze to assess the learning and memory abilities of the mice. Thioflavin-S staining was used to evaluate the content and distribution of amyloid β-protein (Aβ)in the brain parenchyma of the mice, and immunofluorescence was employed to detect the expression levels of Aβ1-42, glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), and ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 (Iba1) in the hippocampal tissue of the mice. Additionally, N9 mouse microglial cells were induced with 20 µmol/L Aβ1-42, and the cell viability was measured after treatment with different concentrations of EGCG (5 µmol/L, 10 µmol/L, 20 µmol/L). Western blotting was used to detect the levels of Aβ1-42, low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1(LRP1), receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE), amyloid precursor protein (APP), insulin degrading enzyme (IDE), neprilysin (NEP), microtubule associated protein 1 hydrogen chain 3(LC3)-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ, phosphatidylinositol 3-hydroxy kinase(PI3K), p-PI3K, protein kinase B (AKT), p-AKT, mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), p-mTOR, and histone deacetylase 6(HDAC6). Finally, through the co-culture of microglial cells and neuronal SH-SY5Y cells, cell viability and Caspase-3 levels were measured to verify the protective effect of EGCG-mediated Aβ clearance on neurons. ResultsEGCG increased the activity time and frequency of APP/PS1 mice in the central area of the open field (P<0.05), and enhanced the percentage of alternation in the Y-maze test (P<0.01); EGCG reduced Aβ deposition in the hippocampal tissue of APP/PS1 mice and increased the number of microglia; in vitro experiments showed that EGCG improved the survival rate of Aβ-induced N9 cells (P<0.01), upregulated RAGE activity (P<0.05), and promoted the internalization and phagocytosis of Aβ (P<0.01). ECGC activated microglial autophagy by downregulating the level of HDAC6 (P<0.05), inhibiting the phosphorylation of PI3K, AKT, mTOR (P<0.001), and increasing the LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-I ratio (P<0.001); EGCG improved the survival rate of SH-SY5Y cells (P<0.05) and reduced the activity of Caspase-3 (P<0.01) by clearing Aβ1-42 through microglia, and had a protective effect on neurons. ConclusionEGCG activates microglial autophagy to clear Aβ by targeting and inhibiting the HDAC6-PI3K/AKT/mTOR axis.
3.Discussion on Research Paradigm and Layout Based on Disease (Psoriasis) Specifically Responding to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Liu LIU ; Xiaoying SUN ; Mei MO ; Zihan FANG ; Yaqiong ZHOU ; Bin LI ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Xin LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(18):203-211
To implement the Opinions of the State Council of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Promoting the Inheritance and Innovative Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine, delve into the diseases specifically responding to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and serve the building of advantageous specialties, clinical talent cultivation, national research layout, and academic innovation, the Chinese Association of Chinese Medicine sponsored the salons in multiple fields to discuss the diseases specifically responding to TCM. On August 26, 2023, the 25th salon on the diseases specifically responding to TCM was held in Shanghai. In view of the advantages of TCM and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis, Chinese and western medicine experts and interdisciplinary researchers carried out extensive and in-depth discussions and formed specific suggestions and consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis with TCM and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine. However, there was still a lack of detailed research path. Under the guidance of the Chinese Association of Chinese Medicine, this paper analyzes the problems in the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis from the occurrence and development of psoriasis. According to the advantages and characteristics of TCM and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis, this paper puts forward the main points of research layout for psoriasis from the three aspects of psoriasis diagnosis and treatment, comorbidity prevention, and chronic disease management as follows: ① optimization of the syndrome differentiation system for psoriasis, ② optimization of assessment indicators for psoriasis, ③ recurrence mechanisms of psoriasis, ④ construction and research of TCM prevention and treatment of psoriasis recurrence, ⑤ construction of the comorbidity spectrum and TCM theoretical system of psoriasis, ⑥ comorbidity mechanisms of psoriasis. Furthermore, this article proposed the research layout and directions, expected goals and values, and funding priorities. Therefore, on the basis of the series of salons about psoriasis as a disease specifically responding to TCM, this article puts forward the research paradigm of psoriasis, aiming to facilitate the high-quality development of TCM and provide reference for the national research layout, the research and development of new TCM preparations, the selection of research topics, and the formulation of guidelines and consensus.
4.Human placental extracts negatively regulate LPS-induced microglial inflammatory responses through TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway
Jingjing HE ; Tongqian WU ; Shirong YAN ; Shihui MO ; Jing LI ; Fang YU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(10):2380-2385,2391
Objective:To explore the regulation and mechanism of human placental extract(HPE)on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced BV2 microglial cell inflammation.Methods:Microglia cell lines(BV2)were cultured in vitro and divided into PBS group,HPE group,LPS group and LPS+HPE group.BV2 cell viability was measured by CCK-8 analysis.A fluorescent probe targeting reactive oxygen species(ROS)was to detect the level of intracellular ROS.The mRNA levels of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 were detected by RT-qPCR.The supernatants of different treatment groups were collected.The content of nitric oxide(NO)was detected by the Griess method,and the secretion levels of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 were detected by the flow magnetic bead microarray(CBA)method.The indirect contact co-culture system between BV2 and mouse hippocampal neurons cell line HT22 cells was established to evaluate the neurotoxicity of HPE by the assessment of the cell viability and apoptosis of HT22 cells using CCK-8 or flow cytometry.The potential signaling molecules of NF-κB signaling pathway was detected by flow cytometry.Results:Compared with the PBS group,1.2 μg/ml LPS and 50 ng/ml HPE significantly inhibited the activity of BV2 cells.Compared with the PBS group,the mRNA levels of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 in BV2 cells of the LPS group were significantly increased(P<0.05),and the secretion levels of NO,TNF-α,IL-1βand IL-6 in the supernatant were also significantly upregulated(P<0.05).The expressions of related signaling pathway molecules Toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),pIκBα and pNF-κB p65 were significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with the LPS group,the mRNA levels of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 in BV2 cells,the secretion levels of NO,TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6,the neurotoxicity and neuronal apoptosis induced by microglial conditional medium,and the expressions of TLR4,pIκBα and pNF-κB p65 in the LPS+HPE group were significantly downregulate(P<0.05).Conclusion:HPE may alleviate the microglial inflammation,possibly through the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway.
5.Epidemiological analysis of imported malaria in Shaoxing City from 2012 to 2024
Jie LI ; Jiling WANG ; Yan MA ; Yirong FANG ; Zhe MO
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(6):484-488
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of imported malaria in Shaoxing City and provide scientific basis for formulating prevention and control measures against imported malaria.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted. Data on imported malaria cases reported in Shaoxing City from 2012 to 2024 were collected from the infectious disease reporting information system of China Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the parasitic disease control information management system, including general information, epidemiological investigation reports and diagnosis/treatment status, to analyze their epidemiological characteristics.Results:From 2012 to 2024, there were 110 imported malaria cases in Shaoxing City, including 105 males and 5 females, with a sex ratio of 21 ∶ 1. The youngest patient was 21 years old and the oldest was 73 years old, with 72 cases (65.45%) in the 30-50 age group. The 110 malaria cases included 69 cases of falciparum malaria, 22 cases of vivax malaria, 15 cases of ovale malaria, 3 cases of quartan malaria, and 1 case of mixed infection. The infection sources were Africa (84.55%, 93/110) and Asia (15.45%, 17/110). Among all patients, there were 19 foreign nationals and 91 Chinese citizens. The main purposes of travel for Chinese citizens were labor work (67.03%, 61/91) and business (29.67%, 27/91). Areas with more reported cases were Zhuji City (32 cases), Keqiao District (27 cases), Xinchang County (19 cases) and Yuecheng District (19 cases). The peak months of onset were January, July and September, with 12, 12 and 18 cases respectively. The first medical visits were mainly at county-level hospitals, center for disease control and prevention at all levels and municipal hospitals, with diagnosis rates of 86.67% (52/60), 100% (21/21) and 12/15 respectively. Compared with cases without malaria history, cases with malaria history had shorter time from onset to diagnosis (median, 5.00 d vs. 2.00 d, Z =-2.40, P = 0.004). Conclusions:From 2012 to 2024, imported malaria in Shaoxing City was mainly falciparum malaria, with Africa being the main infection source. The peak incidence occurred in summer. Male young adult overseas workers were the high-risk population. The prevention and control of imported malaria in Shaoxing City should focus on preventing relapse after importation and cure.
6.Ameliorative effects of Compound Fufangteng Mixture on cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression in mice
Li-na LIU ; Yu-fang SHEN ; Qin-qin WANG ; Lin-yu XIAO ; Jing-yu LIU ; Jun-ni MO ; Ren-yi-kun YUAN ; Hong-wei GAO ; Jian XIAO
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2025;47(10):3249-3256
AIM To investigate the ameliorative effects of Compound Fufangteng Mixture(CFM)on cyclophosphamide(CTX)-induced immunosuppression in mice.METHODS Forty-eight male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into the blank control group,the model group,the levamisole hydrochloride group(40 mg/kg)and the low-dose,medium-dose and high-dose CFM groups(3.75,7.5,10 g/kg),with 8 mice in each group,and given respective intervention orally once daily for 14 days.On the 5th to 7th day of administration,with the blank control group given normal saline intraperitoneally,the other groups underwent intraperitoneal CTX injections(80 mg/kg).24 hours after the last administration,organ indices of thymus and spleen were calculated;splenic histopathological alterations were assessed by HE staining;serum levels of IL-2,IL-6 and IgG were quantified using ELISA;splenic CD4+,CD8+T lymphocytes,alongside CD86+and CD206+macrophages populations were analyzed by flow cytometry;and splenic expression of CD4,CD8 and F4/80 was evaluated by immunohistochemical staining.RESULTS In CTX-treated mice,CFM administration mitigated body weight loss;enhanced thymus weight and thymic index;ameliorated splenic immune cell populations,elevated serum levels of cytokines IL-2,IL-6 and IgG in serum;and upregulated splenic levels of CD45+CD3+T lymphocytes and F4/80+CD11b+macrophages,alongside increasing the expression of CD4,CD8 and F4/80 surface markers.CONCLUSION CFM alleviates CTX-induced immunosuppression state in mice by modulating immune cells,restoring immune function and enhancing anti-inflammatory and tissue repair capabilities.
7.Buqi-Tongluo Decoction inhibits osteoclastogenesis and alleviates bone loss in ovariectomized rats by attenuating NFATc1, MAPK, NF-κB signaling.
Yongxian LI ; Jinbo YUAN ; Wei DENG ; Haishan LI ; Yuewei LIN ; Jiamin YANG ; Kai CHEN ; Heng QIU ; Ziyi WANG ; Vincent KUEK ; Dongping WANG ; Zhen ZHANG ; Bin MAI ; Yang SHAO ; Pan KANG ; Qiuli QIN ; Jinglan LI ; Huizhi GUO ; Yanhuai MA ; Danqing GUO ; Guoye MO ; Yijing FANG ; Renxiang TAN ; Chenguang ZHAN ; Teng LIU ; Guoning GU ; Kai YUAN ; Yongchao TANG ; De LIANG ; Liangliang XU ; Jiake XU ; Shuncong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2025;23(1):90-101
Osteoporosis is a prevalent skeletal condition characterized by reduced bone mass and strength, leading to increased fragility. Buqi-Tongluo (BQTL) decoction, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescription, has yet to be fully evaluated for its potential in treating bone diseases such as osteoporosis. To investigate the mechanism by which BQTL decoction inhibits osteoclast differentiation in vitro and validate these findings through in vivo experiments. We employed MTS assays to assess the potential proliferative or toxic effects of BQTL on bone marrow macrophages (BMMs) at various concentrations. TRAcP experiments were conducted to examine BQTL's impact on osteoclast differentiation. RT-PCR and Western blot analyses were utilized to evaluate the relative expression levels of osteoclast-specific genes and proteins under BQTL stimulation. Finally, in vivo experiments were performed using an osteoporosis model to further validate the in vitro findings. This study revealed that BQTL suppressed receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclastogenesis and osteoclast resorption activity in vitro in a dose-dependent manner without observable cytotoxicity. The inhibitory effects of BQTL on osteoclast formation and function were attributed to the downregulation of NFATc1 and c-fos activity, primarily through attenuation of the MAPK, NF-κB, and Calcineurin signaling pathways. BQTL's inhibitory capacity was further examined in vivo using an ovariectomized (OVX) rat model, demonstrating a strong protective effect against bone loss. BQTL may serve as an effective therapeutic TCM for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis and the alleviation of bone loss induced by estrogen deficiency and related conditions.
Animals
;
NFATC Transcription Factors/genetics*
;
Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology*
;
Ovariectomy
;
Osteoclasts/metabolism*
;
Female
;
Osteogenesis/drug effects*
;
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
;
Rats
;
NF-kappa B/genetics*
;
Osteoporosis/genetics*
;
Signal Transduction/drug effects*
;
Bone Resorption/genetics*
;
Cell Differentiation/drug effects*
;
Humans
;
RANK Ligand/metabolism*
;
Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases/genetics*
;
Transcription Factors
8.Epidemiological analysis of imported malaria in Shaoxing City from 2012 to 2024
Jie LI ; Jiling WANG ; Yan MA ; Yirong FANG ; Zhe MO
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(6):484-488
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of imported malaria in Shaoxing City and provide scientific basis for formulating prevention and control measures against imported malaria.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted. Data on imported malaria cases reported in Shaoxing City from 2012 to 2024 were collected from the infectious disease reporting information system of China Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the parasitic disease control information management system, including general information, epidemiological investigation reports and diagnosis/treatment status, to analyze their epidemiological characteristics.Results:From 2012 to 2024, there were 110 imported malaria cases in Shaoxing City, including 105 males and 5 females, with a sex ratio of 21 ∶ 1. The youngest patient was 21 years old and the oldest was 73 years old, with 72 cases (65.45%) in the 30-50 age group. The 110 malaria cases included 69 cases of falciparum malaria, 22 cases of vivax malaria, 15 cases of ovale malaria, 3 cases of quartan malaria, and 1 case of mixed infection. The infection sources were Africa (84.55%, 93/110) and Asia (15.45%, 17/110). Among all patients, there were 19 foreign nationals and 91 Chinese citizens. The main purposes of travel for Chinese citizens were labor work (67.03%, 61/91) and business (29.67%, 27/91). Areas with more reported cases were Zhuji City (32 cases), Keqiao District (27 cases), Xinchang County (19 cases) and Yuecheng District (19 cases). The peak months of onset were January, July and September, with 12, 12 and 18 cases respectively. The first medical visits were mainly at county-level hospitals, center for disease control and prevention at all levels and municipal hospitals, with diagnosis rates of 86.67% (52/60), 100% (21/21) and 12/15 respectively. Compared with cases without malaria history, cases with malaria history had shorter time from onset to diagnosis (median, 5.00 d vs. 2.00 d, Z =-2.40, P = 0.004). Conclusions:From 2012 to 2024, imported malaria in Shaoxing City was mainly falciparum malaria, with Africa being the main infection source. The peak incidence occurred in summer. Male young adult overseas workers were the high-risk population. The prevention and control of imported malaria in Shaoxing City should focus on preventing relapse after importation and cure.
9.The Value of Stroboscopic Laryngoscope Combined with Narrow Band Imaging Endoscope in Diagnosing the Benign and Malignant of Vocal Cord Hyperplastic Lesions
Dan XU ; Zhiji CHEN ; Xiaoguang LI ; Guijun YANG ; Hailan MO ; Shitong ZHOU ; Hongyan FANG
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2025;33(1):18-23
Objective To study the clinical value of stroboscopic laryngoscope combined with narrow band imaging endoscope in the diagnosis of benign and malignant glottic lesions.Methods A total of 60 patients(84 sides of vocal cord)who visited our department from June 2022 to January 2023 with hoarseness as the main complaint and were found to have glottic lesions by electronic nasopharyngoscopy were selected.In all 60 patients with 84 sides of vocal cord degenerative lesions,stroboscopic laryngoscopy and narrow band imaging(NBI)endoscopy were com-pleted.The examination results were evaluated and graded separately.The same operative group performed the re-section biopsy of vocal cord lesions under general anesthesia and laryngoscope respectively,and the pathological re-sults were used as the diagnostic gold standard.With sensitivity,specificity,accuracy,false negative rate,and false positive rate as the main evaluation indexes,the differences in diagnostic accuracy between single test technique and combined application of the two techniques were analyzed.Results Pathological results showed squamous cell carci-noma on 18 sides,carcinoma in situ on 4 sides,severe dysplasia on 4 sides,mild and moderate dysplasia on 13 sides,and papilloma,chronic,mucosal,nflammation,hyperplasia,hypokeratosis,hyperkeratosis on 45 sides.The sensitivity of strobe laryngoscopy detection was 53.06%and specificity was 60.34%.The sensitivity of NBI endo-scopic detection was 88.46%,and the specificity was 89.66%.The sensitivity of strobe laryngoscopy combined with NBI endoscopy was 96.15%,and the specificity was 94.83%.The areas under the ROC curve of strobe laryn-goscopy,NBI endoscopy and white light imaging combined with narrowband imaging were 0.888(95%CI:0.820~0.957),0.943(95%CI:0.885~1),0.970(95%CI:0.942~0.999),respectively.The area under the curve of the combined method was higher than that of the single method,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Stroboscopic laryngoscope combined with NBI endoscope can improve the diagnostic accuracy of benign and malignant glottic lesions.
10.Analysis of Correlation between Platelet Desialylation,Apoptosis and Platelet Alloantibody and CD8+T Cells in Platelet Transfusion Refractoriness
Yan ZHOU ; Li-Yang LIANG ; Chang-Shan SU ; Hui-Hui MO ; Ying CHEN ; Fang LU ; Yu-Chen HUANG ; Zhou-Lin ZHONG
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(4):1138-1144
Objective:To investigate the correlation between platelet alloantibodies and CD8+T cell with platelet desialylation and apoptosis in platelet transfusion refractoriness(PTR).Methods:The expression of RCA-1,CD62P and Neu1 on platelets were detected in 135 PTR patients and 260 healthy controls.The ability of PTR patients'sera with anti-HLA antibody,anti-CD36 antibody and antibody-negative groups to induce platelet desialylation and apoptosis,and the potential effect of FcγR inhibitors on desialylation and apoptosis were evaluated.Additionally,the association between CD8+T cells and platelet desialylation in patients was analyzed.Results:The expression of RCA-1 and Neu1 on platelets in PTR patients were significantly higher than those in healthy donors(P<0.05),but were not related to platelet alloantibody(P>0.05).The sera of PTR patients generally induced platelet desialylation in vitro(P<0.05),with no significant differences among the groups(P>0.05).However,the sera with anti-CD36 antibodies could induce platelet apoptosis significantly higher than that in the anti-HLA antibody group and antibody-negative group in vitro(P<0.05).In PTR patients with anti-CD36 antibodies,platelet apoptosis was dependent on FcγR signaling,while desialylation is not.Moreover,CD8+T cells in PTR patients were significantly associated with platelet desialylation(P<0.05).Conclusion:Platelet desialylation is a common pathological phenomenon in PTR patients,which involves the participation of CD8+T cell,but isn't associated with platelet alloantibody;while anti-CD36 antibodies have potential clinical significance in predicting platelet apoptosis in PTR patients.

Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail