1.STAR Guideline Terminology (I): Planning and Launching
Zhewei LI ; Qianling SHI ; Hui LIU ; Xufei LUO ; Zijun WANG ; Jinhui TIAN ; Long GE ; Yaolong CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(1):216-223
To develop a guideline terminology system and promote its standardization, thereby enhancing medical staff's accurate understanding and correct application of guidelines. A systematic search was conducted for guideline development manuals and method ological literature (as of October 25, 2024). After screening, relevant terms from the guideline planning and launching stages were extracted and standardized. The term list and definitions were finalized through discussion and evaluation at a consensus conference. A total of 36 guideline manuals and 14 method ological articles were included, and 27 core terms were identified. The standardization of guideline terminology is essential for improving guideline quality, facilitating interdisciplinary communication, and enhancing other related aspects. It is recommended that efforts to advance the standardization and continuous updating of the terminology system should be prioritized in the future to support the high-quality development of guidelines.
2.Comparison of the effects of three time series models in predicting the trend of erythrocyte blood demand
Yajuan QIU ; Jianping ZHANG ; Jia LUO ; Peilin LI ; Mengzhuo LUO ; Qiongying LI ; Ge LIU ; Qing LEI ; Kai LIAO
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(2):257-262
[Objective] To analyse and predict the tendencies of using erythrocyte blood in Changsha based on the autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model, long short-term memory (LSTM) and ARIMA-LSTM combination model, so as to provide reliable basis for designing a feasible and effective blood inventory management strategy. [Methods] The data of erythrocyte usage from hospitals in Changsha between January 2012 and December 2023 were collected, and ARIMA model, LSTM model and ARIMA-LSTM combination model were established. The actual erythrocyte consumption from January to May 2024 were used to assess and verify the prediction effect of the models. The extrapolation prediction accuracy of the models were tested using two evaluation indicators: mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) and root mean square error (RMSE), and then the prediction performance of the model was compared. [Results] The RMSE of LSTM model, optimal model ARIMA(1,1,1)(1,1,1)12 and ARIMA-LSTM combination model were respectively 5 206.66, 3 096.43 and 2 745.75, and the MAPE were 18.78%,11.54% and 9.76% respectively, which indicated that the ARIMA-LSTM combination model was more accurate than the ARIMA model and LSTM model, and the prediction results was basically consistent with the actual situation. [Conclusion] The ARIMA-LSTM model can better predict the clinical erythrocyte consumption in Changsha in the short term.
3.Research progress on the role of parathyroid hormone and parathyroid hormone-related peptide in regulating tooth eruption
LUO Qian ; HU Yushang ; YANG Kun ; GE Song ; ZHONG Wenyi
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2025;33(7):604-611
The emergence of teeth is a complex physiological process characterized by the formation of the tooth crown, its movement towards the occlusal plane, and subsequent penetration through the alveolar bone and oral mucosa to achieve functional positioning for contact with opposing teeth. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP) are critical regulators of calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the body, playing significant roles in tooth emergence. Their regulatory functions exhibit intricate temporal and spatial dynamics, with underlying mechanisms that remain incompletely understood. In recent years, an increasing number of researchers both domestically and internationally have investigated the role and mechanisms of PTH/PTHrP in tooth emergence, primarily focusing on aspects such as dental sac formation, basal alveolar bone development, coronal alveolar bone resorption, root formation, and periodontal ligament development. Literature reviews indicate that PTH and PTHrP regulate bone metabolism, coordinate various signaling pathways including OPG/RANK/RANKL, cAMP/PKA, and Wnt/β-catenin, and are allosterically modulated by Ca2+ and ATP. These processes contribute to the development of dental sacs, which transmit signals to recruit osteoclasts and promote the resorption of crown alveolar bone, thereby forming an eruption pathway. Additionally, PTH/PTHrP plays a role in the formation of basal alveolar bone, root development, and the periodontal ligament, generating the force necessary for tooth eruption. Through precise spatiotemporal regulation and coordinated efforts, alveolar bone remodeling is achieved, facilitating the intricate process of tooth eruption. Through stringent temporal regulation and multi-faceted cooperation, remodeling of the alveolar bone occurs to complete this intricate developmental process of tooth emergence. Future research should further elucidate the mechanisms underlying PTH/PTHrP actions while also considering optimal dosage regimens regarding timing and frequency for therapeutic applications.
4.Epidemiological study on hookworm infection in rural population in Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province in 2022
Junhua GE ; Jiang CHU ; Guiwei ZHU ; Binbin DING ; Caixia PANG ; Saifei LUO ; Tianlan PANG ; Wei RUAN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(4):364-367
ObjectiveTo understand the prevalence of hookworm infection and its relevant behavioral factors in rural areas of Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province, and to provide scientific evidence for prevention and control of hookworm disease. MethodsBy using a stratified cluster random sampling strategy, local residents aged ≥3 years was divided into 5 districts according to geographical location; furthermore, those in one administrative village (surveillance site) were investigated in each district. Species of hookworm were identified by filter paper culture in vitro, and enterobius vermicularis eggs were detected by cellophane anal swab in children aged 3‒9 year. Risk factors were determined by questionnaire. ResultsA total of 1 013 residents were investigated in 5 surveillance sites. Thirty nine cases with hookworm infection were detected, with the total infection rate of 3.85% . All species detected were determined to be Necator americanus. The infection rate significantly differed across the towns (χ2=48.32, P<0.05), with the highest rate in Nanping Town (10.95%) . It significantly differed by age groups (χ2=65.65, P<0.05), with the highest rate in those aged >70 years (9.75%). Furthermore, it decreased with educational background. It was significantly associated with fertilize with fresh manure (χ2=6.87, P<0.05) and barefoot labor (χ2=157.69, P<0.05). ConclusionThe overall infection rate of hookworm in Tiantai County remains low. Dominant species of hookworm is hookworm Necator americanus. It is necessary to strengthen the advocacy of hookworm prevention and control knowledge, improve hygiene in work and life style, and increase self-protection awareness.
5.Theoretical Connotation and Mechanism of Regulating Mental Activity by Dredging Collaterals in Treatment of Psycho-cardiological Diseases via Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor
Bo NING ; Cheng LUO ; Teng GE ; Yongqing WU ; Weiwei HE ; Hubin YU ; Mingjun ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(14):240-248
The incidence of psycho-cardiological diseases, i.e., cardiovascular diseases combined with psychological disorders, is increasing year by year. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a role in the pathogenesis of such diseases. According to the theory of collateral diseases, our team innovates the concept of regulating mental activity by dredging collaterals in the treatment of psycho-cardiological diseases and summarizes the concepts of "heart of Qi and collaterals" and "heart of vessels and collaterals". We believe that obstructed collaterals and disturbed mental activity run through the whole course of psycho-cardiological diseases, being the core pathogenesis. BDNF closely related to the core pathogenesis can regulate nerve and vascular inflammation, alleviate oxidative stress, and mediate a variety of signaling pathways, thereby promoting the survival and repair of nerve cells and vascular endothelial cells to regulate emotion and protect the heart. Therefore, BDNF is one of the potential biomarkers for clinical treatment of psycho-cardiological diseases. Collateral obstruction caused by blood stasis is specifically manifested as collateral deficiency, blood stasis, and Qi stagnation in collaterals. It can easily lead to inflammation, free radical generation, and antioxidant system changes in the patients with psycho-cardiological diseases, which can cause oxidative stress damage, affect the BDNF level, and result in mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression. Disturbed mental activity is mainly caused by the disturbance in the heart of Qi and collaterals, which is specifically manifested as the disturbance of the mind and liver soul. It is prone to cause anxiety or depression symptoms, which is closely related to the BDNF-mediated abnormal activation of neural circuits, nerve injury, and inflammation. This article elaborates on the theoretical connotation and pathological mechanism of regulating mental activity by dredging collaterals in the treatment of psycho-cardiological diseases from the perspective of BDNF, aiming to provide new ideas for the prevention and treatment of psycho-cardiological diseases and collateral diseases.
6.The Role of Nrf2 in Exercise Improving of NAFLD
Ge ZHAO ; Yuan LUO ; Ya-Ping LI ; Yan-Qing YAN ; Shu-Jing LIU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(5):1079-1089
In cardiovascular disorders, neurological diseases, and chronic metabolic diseases, the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway is essential for maintaining cell homeostasis. According to studies, boosting Nrf2 expression can be used to cure or prevent chronic diseases that are characterized by oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic metabolic liver disease characterized by hepatic steatosis brought on by a number of causes other than alcohol. In recent years, its incidence has gradually risen across the globe. According to relevant studies, NAFLD and the Nrf2 signaling pathway are tightly connected. Inhibiting lipid production and metabolism-related enzymes, repairing impaired liver metabolism, and lowering hepatic lipid storage are all possible with Nrf2 activation. Exercise is a powerful tool for treating and preventing NAFLD. However, exercise type, exercise intensity, environment, and exhaustion all have an impact on the Nrf2 signaling pathway. By activating Nrf2, exercise can lessen liver inflammation, oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and insulin resistance, and ameliorate liver damage to improve NAFLD. The activation of Nrf2 signaling pathway, its associated mechanism of controlling antioxidation, and the impact of exercise on the Nrf2 signaling pathway are all explained in this work. Based on the pathogenesis of NAFLD, this article examines the connection between exercise, Nrf2, and NAFLD, and the current state of knowledge regarding Nrf2’s role in the amelioration of NAFLD through exercise. It offers a theoretical frame of reference for future research into how Nrf2 might be used to improve NAFLD.
7.Pollution status and distribution characteristics of indoor air bacteria in subway stations and compartments in a city of Central South China
Shuyan CHENG ; Zhuojia GUI ; Liqin SU ; Guozhong TIAN ; Tanxi GE ; Jiao LUO ; Ranqi SHAO ; Feng LI ; Weihao XI ; Chunliang ZHOU ; Wei PENG ; Minlan PENG ; Min YANG ; Bike ZHANG ; Xianliang WANG ; Xiaoyuan YAO
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(7):801-806
Background Bacteria are the most diverse and widely sourced microorganisms in the indoor air of subway stations, where pathogenic bacteria can spread through the air, leading to increased health risks. Objective To understand the status and distribution characteristics of indoor air bacterial pollution in subway stations and compartments in a city of Central South China, and to provide a scientific basis for formulating intervention measures to address indoor air bacteria pollution in subways. Methods Three subway stations and the compartments of trains parking there in a city in Central South China were selected according to passenger flow for synchronous air sampling and monitoring. Temperature, humidity, wind speed, carbon dioxide (CO2), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and inhalable particulate matter (PM10) were measured by direct reading method. In accordance with the requirements of Examination methods for public places-Part 3: Airborne microorganisms (GB/T 18204.3-2013), air samples were collected at a flow rate of 28.3 L·min−1, and total bacterial count was estimated. Bacterial microbial species were identified with a mass spectrometer and pathogenic bacteria were distinguished from non-pathogenic bacteria according to the Catalogue of pathogenic microorganisms transmitted to human beings issued by National Health Commission. Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to compare the subway hygiene indicators in different regions and time periods, and Bonferroni test was used for pairwise comparison. Spearman correlation test was used to evaluate the correlation between CO2 concentration and total bacterial count. Results The pass rates were 100.0% for airborne total bacteria count, PM2.5, and PM10 in the subway stations and train compartments, 94.4% for temperature and wind speed, 98.6% for CO2, but 0% for humidity. The overall median (P25, P75) total bacteria count was 177 (138,262) CFU·m−3. Specifically, the total bacteria count was higher in station halls than in platforms, and higher during morning peak hours than during evening peak hours (P<0.05). A total of 874 strains and 82 species were identified by automatic microbial mass spectrometry. The results of identification were all over 9 points, and the predominant bacteria in the air were Micrococcus luteus (52.2%) and Staphylococcus hominis (9.8%). Three pathogens, Acinetobacter baumannii (0.3%), Corynebacterium striatum (0.1%), and Staphylococcus epidermidis bacilli (2.2%) were detected in 23 samples (2.6%), and the associated locations were mainly distributed in train compartments during evening rush hours. Conclusion The total bacteria count in indoor air varies by monitoring sites of subway stations and time periods, and there is a risk of opportunistic bacterial infection. Attention should be paid to cleaning and disinfection during peak passenger flow hours in all areas.
8.Effects and mechanism of ultra-high dose rate irradiation in reducing radiation damage to zebrafish embryos
Hui LUO ; Leijie MA ; Ronghu MAO ; Na LI ; Fumin XUE ; Xuenan WANG ; Hongchang LEI ; Shuai SONG ; Hong GE ; Chengliang YANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2024;44(3):174-180
Objective:To conduct a comparative analysis of the radiation damage to zebrafish embryos and the associated biological mechanism after ultra-high dose rate (FLASH) and conventional dose rate irradiation.Methods:Zebrafish embryos at 4 h post-fertilization were exposed to conventional and FLASH irradiation (9 MeV electron beam). The mortality and hatchability of zebrafish after radiation exposure were recorded. Larvae at 96 h post-irradiation underwent morphological scoring, testing of reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and analysis of changes in oxidative stress indicators.Results:Electron beam irradiation at doses of 2-12 Gy exerted subtle effects on the mortality and hatchability of zebrafish embryos. However, single high-dose irradiation (≥ 6 Gy) could lead to developmental malformation of larvae, with conventional irradiation showing the most significant effects ( t = 0.87-9.75, P < 0.05). In contrast, after FLASH irradiation (≥ 6 Gy), the ROS levels in zebrafish and its oxidative stress indicators including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were significantly reduced ( t = 0.42-15.19, P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in ROS levels in incubating solutions after conventional and FLASH irradiation ( P > 0.05). Conclusions:Compared to conventional irradiation, FLASH irradiation can reduce radiation damage to zebrafish embryos, and this is in a dose-dependent manner. The two irradiation modes lead to different oxidative stress levels in zebrafish, which might be a significant factor in the reduction of radiation damage with FLASH irradiation.
9.Expression and clinical significance of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors in endometriosis
Qin LUO ; Min TIAN ; Shuang GAO ; Jie HUANG ; Ge DIAO ; Li LI ; Jian HAN ; Jianxin GUO
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(13):1952-1958
Objective To analyze the expression levels of the three different subtypes of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors(PPARs),including PPAR-α,PPAR-β and PPAR-γ,in the ectopic lesion tis-sues of the patients with endometriosis(EMs)in order to provide new methods for this disease diagnosis.Methods The ectopic endometrial tissue samples from 30 patients with EMs treated by laparoscopic surgery in this hospital from April to December 2021 were selected as the experimental group,and the ovarian lesion tissue samples from 30 patients with mature cystic teratoma of the ovary(MCTO)during the same period treated by laparoscopic surgery were selected as the control group.The expression levels of PPAR-α,PPAR-βand PPAR-γ in lesion tissues were detected by using immunohistochemistry,and their expression differences between the experimental group and control group were analyzed.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was utilized to evaluate the diagnostic value of the ratios of PPAR-α/PPAR-β,PPAR-α/PPAR-γ,and PPAR-β/PPAR-γ for EMs.Results The expression levels of PPAR-α,PPAR-β and PPAR-γ in the lesion tis-sues of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group(P<0.05).In the pa-tients with EMs,PPAR-α was predominantly expressed(P<0.05),whereas in the patients with MCTO,PPAR-γ was predominantly expressed(P<0.05).In the ROC curve of PPAR-α/PPAR-β ratio for diagnosing EMs,when the cutoff value was 1.251,the area under the curve(AUC)was 0.65(95%CI:0.51-0.80),the sensitivity was 90.00%,and the specificity was 50.00%.In the ROC curve of PPAR-α/PPAR-γ ratio for diag-nosing EMs,when the cutoff value was 0.817,AUC was 0.88(95%CI:0.78-0.99),the sensitivity was 96.67%and the specificity was 80.00%.In the curve of the PPAR-β/PPAR-γ ratio for diagnosing EMs,when the cutoff value was 0.755,AUC was 0.91(95%CI:0.82-1.00),the sensitivity was 100.00%,and the speci-ficity was 86.67%.Conclusion The expression of PPAR-α in the ectopic lesion tissues of the patients with EMs is significantly higher than that of PPAR-β and PPAR-γ,while in lesion tissues of the patients with MC-TO,the PPAR-γ expression is predominant.The PPAR-β/PPAR-γ ratio may become a potential biomarker for diagnosing EMs.
10.Oral submucosal fibrosis induced by active components in areca nut:a network pharmacology-based analysis and validation of the mechanism
Ruibo LI ; Ge GAO ; Xi XIE ; Haibin LUO
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(5):930-940
Objective To explore the pharmacologically active components in areca nut that induce oral submucosal fibrosis(OSF)and the possible mechanism.Methods The chemical components in areca nut were analyzed using Thermo QE plus liquid chromatography tandem high-resolution mass spectrometer and Compound discover 3.2 data processing software.The chemical activity of the top 20 compounds was analyzed based on Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2015),PubChem,Chemical book,and SciFinder databases.The potential active components,core targets,biological functions and signaling pathways affecting OSF were analyzed by network pharmacology.The targets of OSF were obtained by integrating Genecards and KEGG databases.The compounds acting on the targets were selected from the Systematic Pharmacology Technology Platform of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCMSP),and the target-compound,compound-TCM,target-compound-TCM network was constructed.Molecular docking was used to analyze the component-target binding.Immunohistochemistry was used to examine the expressions of key proteins in the PI3K-Akt and MAPK pathways in clinical samples of OSF.Results The core intersection target genes between the top 10 active ingredients in areca nut extract and OSF involved mainly the PI3K-Akt and MAPK pathways.In the clinical samples,the expressions of PI3K protein decreased and the expressions p-PI3K,AKT1 and P-Akt all increased significantly in OSF tissue,where increased JNK protein expression and enhanced activity of c-Jun and c-Fos transcriptional factors were also detected.The OSF patients had significantly elevated plasma levels of IL-6 and IL-8 compared with healthy individuals.Conclusion The main active ingredients including arecoline,arecaine,and guvacine are capable of activating the PI3K-Akt and MAPK pathways to promote the expressions of inflammatory mediators IL-6 and IL-8 and induce collagen hyperplasia,thus leading to the occurrence of oral submucosal fibrosis.


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