1.Application of single-cell RNA sequencing technology in Parkinson's disease
Ziyu LIU ; Dandan GENG ; Runjiao ZHANG ; Qing LIU ; Yibo LI ; Hongfang WANG ; Wenmeng XIE ; Wenyu WANG ; Jiaxin HAO ; Lei WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(1):193-201
BACKGROUND:Parkinson's disease has the main pathological changes in the midbrain,especially in the dense substantia nigra,leading to impaired motor and non-motor function in patients.At present,research is limited by cellular heterogeneity,and its pathogenesis still needs to be further elucidated.In recent years,single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)has gradually been applied in neurodegenerative diseases,which is of great significance for understanding intercellular heterogeneity,disease development mechanisms,and treatment strategies. OBJECTIVE:To review the research progress of scRNA-seq technology applied to Parkinson's disease in recent years,providing a theoretical basis for the application of scRNA-seq in the treatment and diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. METHODS:The first author used a computer system to search for relevant literature in the CNKI,WanFang,PubMed,and Web of Science databases,with the Chinese search terms"single-cell RNA sequencing,Parkinson's disease,cell heterogeneity,cell subtypes,dopaminergic neurons,glial cells"and English search terms"single-cell RNA seq,Parkinson disease,heterogenicity,subtypes,dopaminergic neurons,glial cells."71 articles were ultimately included for review and analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)scRNA-seq is a high-throughput experimental technique that utilizes RNA sequencing at the single-cell level to quantify gene expression profiles in specific cell populations,revealing cellular mysteries at the molecular level.Compared with traditional sequencing techniques,scRNA-seq technology is used to reveal the diversity of cell types and changes in specific gene expression in complex tissues under various physiological and pathological conditions through automatic clustering analysis of cell transcriptome.(2)By using scRNA-seq,the development process of dopaminergic neurons and the unique functional characteristics of various cell subtypes are elucidated,in order to better understand potential therapeutic molecular targets.(3)The use of scRNA-seq analysis has improved our understanding of the response of Parkinson's disease glial cells,enabling us to comprehensively map and characterize different cell type populations,identify specific glial cell subpopulations related to neurodegeneration,and draw valuable single cell maps as reference data for future research.(4)The application of scRNA-seq to detect embryonic mice and stem cells will help improve the in vitro differentiation protocol and quality control of cell therapy,as well as evaluate the overall cell quality and developmental stage of dopaminergic neurons derived from stem cells.
2.Related factors of psychotic symptoms in adolescent patients with depressive disorder
Mingru HAO ; Lewei LIU ; Xin ZHAO ; Qingqing SHEN ; Haojie FAN ; Lei XIA ; Feng GENG ; Daming MO ; Huanzhong LIU
Sichuan Mental Health 2024;37(6):507-514
BackgroundPatients demonstrating depressive disorder with psychotic symptoms often have increased risk of death and poor prognosis. A large amount of research has explored the factors influencing psychotic symptoms in adult patients with depressive disorder, but few has focused on adolescent patients. ObjectiveTo explore the influencing factors of psychotic symptoms in adolescent patients with depressive disorder, so as to provide references for early screening and intervention in clinic. MethodsA total of 96 adolescent patients who met the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) for depressive disorder and were seen in the psychiatry departments of Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University and The Fourth People's Hospital of Hefei from September 2022 to January 2023 were included. Another 56 healthy individuals from the health examination center of Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University were concurrently recruited as control group. Patients were assigned into psychotic group (n=32) and non-psychotic group (n=64) according to the presence or absence of psychotic symptoms. Hamilton Depression Scale-24 item (HAMD-24), Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation (PANSI) and Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-Short Form (CTQ-SF) were used for evaluation. Plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) concentration was obtained using Meso Scale Discovery electrochemiluminescence assay. Pearson and Spearman correlation analysis were adopted to determine the correlation of PANSS positive symptom subscale score with plasma BDNF concentration and clinical characteristics of adolescent depression patients with psychotic symptoms. Binary Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the factors influencing the presence of psychotic symptoms in adolescent patients with depressive disorder, and multiple linear regression analysis was utilized to screen the factors affecting the severity of psychotic symptoms. ResultsThe plasma BDNF concentration of adolescent patients with depressive disorder was lower than that of control group (t=-3.080, P<0.01).The plasma BDNF concentration of psychotic group was lower than that of non-psychotic group (t=2.418, P<0.05), while the body mass index (BMI) PANSI scores, CTQ-SF scores and HAMD-24 total scores were all higher than those of non-psychotic group (t=-2.024, -2.530, -2.187, -4.977, P<0.05 or 0.01). Correlation analysis showed that PANSS positive symptom subscale scores were negatively correlated with anxiety/somatization factor score and weight factor score in HAMD-24 of psychotic group (r=-0.438, -0.498, P<0.05 or 0.01). Binary Logistic regression showed that BMI, plasma BDNF concentration, HAMD-24 total scores and cognitive dysfunction factor score were the influencing factors of psychotic symptoms in adolescent patients with depressive disorder. Multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that weight factor scores (β=-0.349, P<0.05) and anxiety/somatization factor score (β=-0.433, P<0.05) in HAMD-24 were the factors influencing the severity of psychotic symptoms. ConclusionHigh BMI, low plasma BDNF concentration, severe depressive symptoms and cognitive dysfunction may be the risk factors of psychotic symptoms in adolescent patients with depressive disorder, furthermore, BMI and anxiety symptoms are found to be associated with the severity of psychotic symptoms. [Funded by Scientific Research Fund Project of Anhui Institute of Translational Medicine (number, 2022zhyx-B01); Central Finance Supported Provincial Key Clinical Specialty Construction Project of Anhui Province in 2019]
3.Preliminary exploration of the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of icaritin in regulating macrophage polarization for the treatment of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Jing-wen WANG ; Zhen LI ; Xiu-qin HUANG ; Zi-jing XU ; Jia-hao GENG ; Yan-yu XU ; Tian-yi LIANG ; Xiao-yan ZHAN ; Li-ping KANG ; Jia-bo WANG ; Xin-hua SONG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(8):2227-2236
The incidence of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) continues to rise, and there are no effective drugs to treat it. The immune microenvironment plays an important role in the development of ICC and is currently a research hotspot. Icaritin (ICA) is an innovative traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. It is considered to have potential immunoregulatory and anti-tumor effects, which is potentially consistent with the understanding of "Fuzheng" in the treatment of tumor in traditional Chinese medicine. However, whether ICA can be used to treat ICC has not been reported. Therefore, in this study, sgp19/kRas, an
4.Co-designing of Inpatient Pharmacy Performance Management System Based on
Wen FEI ; Hui ZHANG ; Zhou GENG ; Hao LU ; Geng CHEN ; Jie PAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(11):1549-1556
OBJECTIVE
To establish a performance index evaluation system for pharmacists in inpatient pharmacy to encourage and guide pharmacists to achieve self-professional growth and reshape their own values.
METHODS
According to the evaluation criteria for the construction of provincial-level clinical specialties in Jiangsu province, the key success factors(KSF) method was used to set the key indicators for the discipline construction of the department, and the key process indicator(KPI) method was used for the daily work of the department. Based on the combination of KSF and KPI, an inpatient pharmacy performance management system was established, employee and clinical satisfaction, ward complaints, error occurrence rate, dispensing efficiency, and scientific research output were taken as indicators to evaluate the effect after the implementation of the performance management system.
RESULTS
Before and after the construction and implementation of the "KSF + KPI" performance system, the average employee satisfaction had increased from 57.75% to 77.81%(P<0.05), the number of complaints in the ward had decreased from (26.33±6.75) per month to (7.17±3.61) per month, and the number of errors had decreased from (30.33±5.50) per month to (12.58±2.75) per month, the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05). Overall clinical satisfaction reached 81.13%; the PIVAS blending efficiency had been improved to a certain extent, with an average increase of 17%. Innovation related indicators such as article writing, recruitment, project application, and employee research participation had significantly improved after implementation of the indicator performance system.
CONCLUSION
The inpatient pharmacy performance management system establishes based on "KSF and KPI" provides a good performance evaluation scheme for the transformation and development of the dispensing department of the pharmaceutical department. It has made positive exploration in the aspects of self-motivation and professional development of hospital pharmacists, high-efficiency operation, improvement of clinical service level and development of pharmaceutical discipline, and has achieved good results.
5.Prediction of Bioequivalence of Lenvatinib Mesilate Capsules Based on Parallel Artificial Membrane Permeability Analysis
Hua ZHENG ; Guizhou HAO ; Pingping SHANG ; Jipeng HOU ; Qingxiao LIU ; Xingkai GENG ; Guimin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(13):1775-1780
OBJECTIVE
To predict the in vivo bioequivalence of lenvatinib mesilate capsules and reference preparation by using the parallel artificial membrane permeability analysis.
METHODS
Based on the biopharmaceutics classification system classification of lenvatinib mesilate and the parallel artificial membrane permeation model, the in vitro dissolution permeation rate test model of lenvatinib mesilate capsules was established, through real-time monitoring of the dissolution and penetration of lenvartinib mesylate capsules and reference preparations in fasting gastric juice, intestinal fluid and postprandial intestinal fluid, the flux and total penetration of drugs through the membrane were calculated.
RESULTS
In fasting state and fed state, the 90% confidence interval of geometric mean ratio of two key quality parameters (permeation flux and permeation amount) of the preparation A all were in the range of 80.00%−125.00%, the preparation B did not fall into this interval.
CONCLUSION
This research method can predict the bioequivalence of renvartinib mesylate capsule and reference preparation, and has a certain correlation in vivo and in vitro.
6.Hydralazine represses Fpn ubiquitination to rescue injured neurons via competitive binding to UBA52
Shengyou LI ; Xue GAO ; Yi ZHENG ; Yujie YANG ; Jianbo GAO ; Dan GENG ; Lingli GUO ; Teng MA ; Yiming HAO ; Bin WEI ; Liangliang HUANG ; Yitao WEI ; Bing XIA ; Zhuojing LUO ; Jinghui HUANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2024;14(1):86-99
A major impedance to neuronal regeneration after peripheral nerve injury(PNI)is the activation of various programmed cell death mechanisms in the dorsal root ganglion.Ferroptosis is a form of pro-grammed cell death distinguished by imbalance in iron and thiol metabolism,leading to lethal lipid peroxidation.However,the molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis in the context of PNI and nerve regeneration remain unclear.Ferroportin(Fpn),the only known mammalian nonheme iron export protein,plays a pivotal part in inhibiting ferroptosis by maintaining intracellular iron homeostasis.Here,we explored in vitro and in vivo the involvement of Fpn in neuronal ferroptosis.We first delineated that reactive oxygen species at the injury site induces neuronal ferroptosis by increasing intracellular iron via accelerated UBA52-driven ubiquitination and degradation of Fpn,and stimulation of lipid peroxidation.Early administration of the potent arterial vasodilator,hydralazine(HYD),decreases the ubiquitination of Fpn after PNI by binding to UBA52,leading to suppression of neuronal cell death and significant ac-celeration of axon regeneration and motor function recovery.HYD targeting of ferroptosis is a promising strategy for clinical management of PNI.
7.Analysis of hypothermia factors for elderly patients with malnutrition during proximal femoral nail antirota-tion internal fixation under general anesthesia
Qian-Nan FAN ; Zhi-Yong YAN ; Hao WU ; Jing-Ying LIU ; Ying GENG ; Ti-Jun DAI
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2024;33(2):145-148
Objective To analyze the incidence and risk factors of hypothermia in elderly patients with malnutrition during proximal femoral nail antirotation(PFNA)internal fixation under general anesthesia.Methods A total of 139 elderly patients underwent PFNA internal fixation under general anesthesia were selected,and the nutritional status scores 1 day before surgery ranged from 0 to 11 points.Univariate and multivariate Logistic binary regression analysis was performed to analyze the related factors that may lead to intraoperative hypothermia.Results Among 139 elderly patients with preoperative nutritional scores of 0 to 11 points,79 cases(56.83%)developed intraoperative hypothermia.The results of univariate and multivariate Logistic binary regression analysis suggested that age≥75 years old,mini nutritional assessment short form(MNA-SF)nutritional score 0 to 7 points,BMI<18.5 kg/m2,duration of general anesthesia≥2 hours,intraoperative flushing fluid volume≥1 000 mL and intraoperative fluid volume≥1 000 mL were the risk factors for the occurrence of intraoperative hypothermia in elderly patients(OR>1,P<0.05).The use of warm blanket insulation was the protective factor against the occurrence of intraoperative hypothermia(OR<1,P<0.05).Conclusion The incidence of intraoperative hypothermia during PFNA internal fixation under general anesthesia in elderly patients with mainutrition before operation is high,and patients with poor nutritional status are more likely to develop intraoperative hypothermia.Patients with older age,poor nutritional status,lower BMI,longer duration of general anesthesia,and more intraoperative flushing fluid volume and intraoperative fluid volume are likely to lead to intraoperative hypothermia.The use of warm blanket can reduce the incidence of intraoperative hypothermia.
8.Acceptance test of PET/CT based on national standard and the NEMA measurement program
Xuesong SU ; Jianhua GENG ; Chaokun ZHANG ; Hao GUO ; Rong ZHENG ; Xuejuan WANG
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(2):16-22
Objective:To perform acceptance test and performance assessment for Siemens Biograph Vision 600 positron-emission tomography/computed tomography(PET/CT)according to the national health industry standard WS 817-2023.Methods:Spatial resolution,sensitivity,scatter fraction,count loss and random coincidence,correction accuracy of count loss and random coincidence,time-of-flight(TOF)resolution of the PET component within the PET/CT system were tested through the measurement program(NU2-2018)of National Electrical Manufacturers Association(NEMA),which was installed inside of the equipment,in accordance with the requirement of national health industry standard WS 817-2023.The PET/CT registration accuracy was measured through Gantry_offset acquisition program that was built into the equipment.Results:The transversely and axially spatial resolutions of Biograph Vision 600 PET/CT were respectively 3.69 mm and 4.10 mm at 1 cm away from the center of visual field,and were respectively 4.26 mm and 4.89 mm at 10 cm away from the center of visual field,and were respectively 4.68 mm and 4.89 mm at 20 cm away from the center of visual field.The sensitivity of 10 cm away from center and radial of visual field were respectively 16.12 kcps/MBq and 16.00 kcps/MBq.The peak value of noise equivalent count rate(NECR)was 281.60 kcps,and the corresponding radioactivity concentration of peak value was 30.69 kBq/ml.The NECR peak value,scatter fraction and maximum value of the error of relative count rate were respectively 38.17% and 4.0%.The TOF resolution was 209.87 ps when the radioactivity concentration was 5.3 kBq/mL.The registration accuracy values of Biograph Vision 600 PET/CT were 0.347 mm,-0.226 mm and 3.659 mm at the directions of x,y and z axis.Conclusion:It is feasible to perform the acceptance test according to the WS 817-2023 standard through uses the NEMA NU2-2018 standard measurement program that is installed inside of the equipment.The performance indicators can meet requirement of standard as the current national standard GB/T 18988.1-2013 and the health industry standard WS 817-2023 that will being implemented in the test of Biograph Vision 600 PET/CT,which can pass acceptance.
9.Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporotic proximal humeral fracture with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine (version 2024)
Xiao CHEN ; Hao ZHANG ; Man WANG ; Guangchao WANG ; Jin CUI ; Wencai ZHANG ; Fengjin ZHOU ; Qiang YANG ; Guohui LIU ; Zhongmin SHI ; Lili YANG ; Zhiwei WANG ; Guixin SUN ; Biao CHENG ; Ming CAI ; Haodong LIN ; Hongxing SHEN ; Hao SHEN ; Yunfei ZHANG ; Fuxin WEI ; Feng NIU ; Chao FANG ; Huiwen CHEN ; Shaojun SONG ; Yong WANG ; Jun LIN ; Yuhai MA ; Wei CHEN ; Nan CHEN ; Zhiyong HOU ; Xin WANG ; Aiyuan WANG ; Zhen GENG ; Kainan LI ; Dongliang WANG ; Fanfu FANG ; Jiacan SU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(3):193-205
Osteoporotic proximal humeral fracture (OPHF) is one of the common osteoporotic fractures in the aged, with an incidence only lower than vertebral compression fracture, hip fracture, and distal radius fracture. OPHF, secondary to osteoporosis and characterized by poor bone quality, comminuted fracture pattern, slow healing, and severely impaired shoulder joint function, poses a big challenge to the current clinical diagnosis and treatment. In the field of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of OPHF, traditional Chinese and Western medicine have accumulated rich experience and evidence from evidence-based medicine and achieved favorable outcomes. However, there is still a lack of guidance from a relevant consensus as to how to integrate the advantages of the two medical systems and achieve the integrated diagnosis and treatment. To promote the diagnosis and treatment of OPHF with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine, relevant experts from Orthopedic Expert Committee of Geriatric Branch of Chinese Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Youth Osteoporosis Group of Orthopedic Branch of Chinese Medical Association, Osteoporosis Group of Orthopedic Surgeon Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, and Osteoporosis Committee of Shanghai Association of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine have been organized to formulate Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporotic proximal humeral fracture with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine ( version 2024) by searching related literatures and based on the evidences from evidence-based medicine. This consensus consists of 13 recommendations about the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of OPHF with integrated traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, aimed at standardizing, systematizing, and personalizing the diagnosis and treatment of OPHF with integrated traditional Chinse and Western medicine to improve the patients ′ function.
10.Research Progress of Di-Huang-Yin-Zi Decoction in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease
Jinfeng REN ; Xiaoyu LIU ; Luyan YOU ; Yuanjun QU ; Dan CHEN ; Hao ZHANG ; Sheng WEI ; Xiwen GENG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(8):2069-2075
Neurodegenerative diseases are a type of disease characterized by specific types of neuronal loss and progressive progression,mainly represented by Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.This type of disease,due to its intractable and irreversible symptoms,brings great physical and psychological burden to patients,which is seriously disturbing their normal life.In terms of treatment,there is currently no specific treatment for Alzheimer's disease in clinical practice,and first-line treatment drugs for Parkinson's disease also have great limitations.In traditional Chinese medicine,kidney governs bone,generates marrow,and connects to the brain.In clinical evidence typing,premature aging,fatigue and forgetfulness,and tremor of limbs caused by kidney deficiency and medullary reduction are considered to be the main pathologies of these diseases.Di-Huang-Yin-Zi decoction which is derived from the"General Records of Holy Universal Relief",is recorded as a good formula for nourishing kidney yin and filling kidney yang.Clinical data shows that this formula has significant therapeutic effects in treating neurodegenerative diseases caused by kidney essence deficiency.Modern research results indicate that its mechanism of action involves inhibiting inflammatory reactions,regulating mitochondrial autophagy,reversing The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis abnormalities,and neuroprotection.The main effective ingredients in this formula include loganin,echinarin,and schisandrin A.This article aims to summarize and analyze the clinical efficacy,mechanism of action,and active ingredients of Di-Huang-Yin-Zi decoction in the treatment of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease in recent years,in order to clarify the research status of Di-Huang-Yin-Zi decoction in the neurodegenerative disease and provide reference for further research.


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