1.The role of shed syndecan-4 in temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis in rats
HE Kangping ; CHEN Xiaohua ; LI Jinru ; ZHAN Ying ; HE Feng ; JIANG Tianlu ; LI Feifei ; YU Shibin
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2026;34(5):443-455
Objective:
To investigate the mechanism of shed syndecan-4 (sSDC4) in temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) in rats, aiming to provide experimental evidence for its prevention and treatment.
Methods:
This study was approved by the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee. Twelve 6-week-old female Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into two groups. They received a single intra-articular injection into the bilateral superior cavity of temporomandibular joint, which consisted of either 50 μL of 4 mg/mL monosodium iodoacetate (TMJOA model group) or 50 μL of phosphate-buffered saline (PBS, control group). After 4 weeks, the mandibular condylar cartilage was harvested for hematoxylin & eosin (H&E) staining, Safranin O-fast green (SO) staining, and type II collagen (Col-Ⅱ) immunohistochemical staining to assess the degree of cartilage degeneration. The synovium of the temporomandibular joint was collected for immunohistochemical staining to detect the expression levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) to evaluate the degree of synovial inflammation. Synovial fluid from the temporomandibular joint cavity was collected to measure sSDC4 levels by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). In addition, 12 6-week-old female SD rats were randomly divided into a His-SDC4 group and a control group, receiving injections into the bilateral superior cavity of temporomandibular joint of either 100 ng/mL (50 μL) of His-SDC4 protein or 50 μL of PBS once every 3 days for a total of 28 days. The same experimental procedures were performed for H&E staining, SO staining, and immunohistochemical staining (Col-Ⅱ IL-6, TNF-α) to observe condylar cartilage degeneration and detect synovial inflammation. Rat synovial fibroblasts and condylar chondrocytes were cultured in vitro and randomly divided into a His-SDC4-stimulated (10 ng/mL) group and control group. Perform CCK-8 cytotoxicity assays and observe cellular morphology under optical microscopy, the mRNA expression levels of IL-6 and TNF-α were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), and the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in cell culture supernatants were measured by ELISA.
Results:
Compared with the control group, the TMJOA group showed decreased condylar cartilage thickness, percentage of SO-positive area, and percentage of Col-Ⅱ-positive area (all P<0.001); an increased synovitis score (P<0.001) and increased percentages of IL-6- and TNF-α-positive cells in the synovium (all P<0.001); and a significant increase in sSDC4 levels in the synovial fluid (P=0.011). Following intra-articular injection of His-SDC4, condylar cartilage thickness, percentage of SO-positive area, and percentage of Col-Ⅱ-positive area all decreased (all P<0.001); the synovitis score increased (P=0.006), and the percentages of IL-6- and TNF-α-positive cells in the synovium increased (all P<0.001). In vitro experiments showed that His-SDC4 stimulation significantly upregulated the expression levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in both synovial fibroblasts and condylar chondrocytes (all P<0.01), and the levels of these two cytokines in the culture supernatants also significantly increased (all P<0.01).
Conclusion
During TMJOA progression, the level of sSDC4 in the synovial fluid is significantly elevated, which can directly stimulate synovial fibroblasts and condylar chondrocytes to secrete more pro-inflammatory cytokines, forming a vicious cycle that accelerates TMJOA progression.
2.Emergency medical response strategy for the 2025 Dingri, Tibet Earthquake
Chenggong HU ; Xiaoyang DONG ; Hai HU ; Hui YAN ; Yaowen JIANG ; Qian HE ; Chang ZOU ; Si ZHANG ; Wei DONG ; Yan LIU ; Huanhuan ZHONG ; Ji DE ; Duoji MIMA ; Jin YANG ; Qiongda DAWA ; Lü ; JI ; La ZHA ; Qiongda JIBA ; Lunxu LIU ; Lei CHEN ; Dong WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(04):421-426
This paper systematically summarizes the practical experience of the 2025 Dingri earthquake emergency medical rescue in Tibet. It analyzes the requirements for earthquake medical rescue under conditions of high-altitude hypoxia, low temperature, and low air pressure. The paper provides a detailed discussion on the strategic layout of earthquake medical rescue at the national level, local government level, and through social participation. It covers the construction of rescue organizational systems, technical systems, material support systems, and information systems. The importance of building rescue teams is emphasized. In high-altitude and cold conditions, rapid response, scientific decision-making, and multi-party collaboration are identified as key elements to enhance rescue efficiency. By optimizing rescue organizational structures, strengthening the development of new equipment, and promoting telemedicine technologies, the precision and effectiveness of medical rescue can be significantly improved, providing important references for future similar disaster rescues.
3.Diet and lifestyle factors influencing comorbidity of cardiovascular disease in elderly diabetic patients in community
Yawen HE ; Tongneng XUE ; Yu CHEN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(4):137-140
Objective To investigate the effect of diet and lifestyle on cardiovascular comorbidity in elderly diabetic patients in community. Methods A total of 437 elderly patients with diabetes mellitus in a community of Huai'an City were divided into comorbidity group and non-comorbidity group according to the presence or absence of cardiovascular comorbidity. Dietary and lifestyle data were collected by self-designed questionnaires. The differences between the two groups were compared. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of comorbidity of diabetes mellitus with cardiovascular disease. Results Among the surveyed patients, 184 (42.11%) had at least one comorbidity of cardiovascular disease, with the most common diseases being hypertension in 93 patients (21.28%), coronary heart disease in 71 patients (16.25%), and stroke in 42 patients (9.61%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that: the risk of comorbidity in the male group was 1.528 times higher than that in the female group; the risk of comorbidity among individuals with inadequate carbohydrate intake was 1.520 times higher than that of individuals with adequate carbohydrate intake; the risk of comorbidity in the group with smoking history > 30 years was 1.299 times higher than that in the group ≤ 30 years; the risk of comorbidity was 49.80% lower in the group with tea preference than that in the group without tea preference; and the risk of comorbidity in the group not meeting the standard for exercise was 1.492 times higher than that in the group meeting the standard for exercise. All these differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion The comorbidity of cardiovascular disease in elderly diabetic patients in community should not be ignored, and targeted dietary and lifestyle interventions are helpful for the prevention and control of comorbidity.
4.Research progress on the correlation between metabolic disorder diseases and kidney stones
Zhengqi He ; Xiaolong Chen ; Qing Wang ; Kehua Jiang ; Fa Sun
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(3):565-571
Abstract
Kidney stones are common and frequently occurring diseases in urology. In recent years, the incidence of urinary stones has increased year by year, affecting people′s quality of life and aggravating the social and economic burden. The occurrence and development of kidney stones are closely related to metabolic factors. This review mainly conducts a systematic overview of the research on the relationship between electrolyte metabolism abnormalities, dyslipidemias and other metabolic disorder diseases and kidney stones in recent years.By exploring the relationship between various metabolic disorder diseases and kidney stones, this review provides reference for exploring the occurrence and development of kidney stones from the perspective of metabolism.
5.Prognostic value of the preoperative systemic immune-inflammation index in patients with non-small cell lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Mengqi CHEN ; Kemeng LIU ; Huaqin ZHAO ; Xia HE
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2023;30(03):440-446
Objective To explore the association between the preoperative systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) and prognosis in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Methods A comprehensive literature survey was performed on PubMed, Web of Science, EMbase, The Cochrane Library, Wanfang, and CNKI databases to search the related studies from inception to December 2021. The hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were combined to evaluate the correlation of the preoperative SII with overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), and recurrence-free survival (RFS) in NSCLC patients. Results A total of 11 studies involving 9 180 patients were eventually included. The combined analysis showed that high SII levels were significantly associated with worse OS (HR=1.61, 95%CI 1.36-1.90, P<0.001), DFS (HR=1.50, 95%CI 1.34-1.68, P<0.001), and RFS (HR=1.17, 95%CI 1.04-1.33, P<0.001). Subgroup analyses also further verified the above results. Conclusion Preoperative SII is a powerful prognostic biomarker for predicting outcome in patients with operable NSCLC and contribute to prognosis evaluation and treatment strategy formulation. However, more well-designed and prospective studies are warranted to verify our findings.
6.Effect of small nuclear ribonucleoprotein polypeptide A on the malignant biological behavior of hepatocellular carcinoma cells and its mechanism
YAO Menglin ; WANG Ruhua ; CUI Xiaomeng ; CHEN Yifei ; GUO Dan ; HE Shuixiang ; LI Yarui
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2023;30(12):1074-1081
[摘 要] 目的:探究小核核糖核蛋白多肽A(SNRPA)在肝细胞癌(HCC)组织和细胞中的表达及其调控HCC细胞HepG2和Hep3B恶性生物学行为的作用及其机制。方法: 数据库分析SNRPA在泛癌组织中的表达及其与病理分期、HCC患者预后的相关性。常规培养HepG2和Hep3B细胞,将si-NC,si-SNRPA#1、si-SNRPA#2转染HepG2和Hep3B细胞,实验分为si-NC组、si-SNRPA#1组和si-SNRPA#2组;将SNRPA-vector和SNRPA-oe载体转染LO2细胞,分为SNRPA-vector组和SNRPA-oe组。qPCR法检测正常肝细胞和肝癌细胞以及转染各组HepG2和Hep3B细胞中SNRPA mRNA的表达,MTT法、Transwell法和WB法分别检测转染后各组HepG2和Hep3B细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力以及EMT相关蛋白表达的变化。结果: 数据库分析显示,SNRPA mRNA在多数肿瘤组织中均呈高表达(均P<0.001)且与病理分期有关联(P<0.05或P<0.01)。SNRPA在HCC组织和细胞中均呈高表达(P<0.05或P<0.01),且与HCC患者的预后有关联(P<0.01)。敲减SNRPA表达明显抑制HepG2和Hep3B细胞增殖(P<0.05或P<0.01)而过表达SNRPA则能促进LO2细胞增殖(P<0.01),敲减SNRPA表达明显抑制HepG2和Hep3B细胞的迁移和侵袭能力(均P<0.01),明显促进E-cadherin的表达上调(P<0.01),而抑制N-cadherin、vimentin的表达(P<0.01)。结论: SNRPA在HCC组织及细胞中呈明显高表达,其可能通过调控上皮间质转化(EMT)进程进而促进HepG2和Hep3B细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭。
7.Correlation analysis of asthma and prognosis in 148 children with low immune function
Sheng-yuan ZHOU ; Chen-lu HE ; Zhong-gang ZHANG ; Xiao-yan QI ; Ya-li FAN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2023;34(1):148-151
Objective To analyze the effect of immune function on the condition and prognosis of asthma in children with asthma. Methods A total of 148 children with asthma diagnosed in Qinghai women and children's Hospital from January 2018 to January 2021 were included in the analysis, the immune function of the children was determined, and the information of all children was followed up for 6 months after treatment; compared The condition and follow-up prognosis of children with immunocompromised and normal immune function were analyzed and discussed, and the correlation between the expression levels of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM) and the condition and short-term recurrence prognosis (6 months) of children was analyzed and discussed, so as to guide Prevention and clinical work. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS19.0. Results The average age of 148 children with recurrent respiratory tract infection in the study was (8.94±3.65) years old, including 70 male children. The condition of the children was evaluated and classified into mild/severe cases: 148 children in this study included mild cases. There were 98 cases and 50 severe cases. There were more males and lower BMI levels in severe children (P<0.05) . The levels of IgG, IgA and IgM in children were all lower in severe children (P<0.05) . The follow-up found that the proportion of relapses in critically ill children was higher (P<0.05). Comparing the levels of IgG, IgA, and IgM in mild and severe children, the average levels of IgG, IgA, and IgM in severe children were lower than those in the mild group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05); recurrence within 6 months of follow-up Prognostic evaluation showed that 19 of the 148 children had relapse, and the levels of IgG, IgA, and IgM in severe relapsed children were significantly lower than those without relapse (P<0.05). Analysis of the relevant factors potentially affecting the prognosis of recurrence showed that gender (female) (OR=1.726) , BMI level (weight loss) (OR=1.613) , IgG expression level factor (low expression) (OR=1.898) , IgA expression Level factor (low expression) (OR=3.509) , IgM expression level factor (low expression) (OR=3.217) and disease factor (severe) (OR=3.619) were potential risk factors, which would increase the risk of poor prognosis. Conclusion The asthma attack in children with immunocompromised immune function is relatively severe, and the short-term recurrence probability is higher, which deserves clinical attention and preventive intervention.
8.Effects of miR-135a-5p on the expression of insulin-like factor 3 and testosterone in flutamide-induced cryptorchidism mouse
Yuangui Yang ; Nini An ; Hui Chen ; Guoqing He ; Xiong Zhan ; Moudong Wu ; Dan Wang ; Wei Wang ; Jinpu Peng
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2023;58(10):1662-1665
Objective :
To investigate the effect of miR-135a-5p on the expression levels of insulin-like factor 3 (INSL3) and testosterone in the testicular tissues of flutamide-induced cryptorchidism mouse.
Methods :
A model of flutamide-induced cryptorchidism in mouse was constructed,and the experiment was divided into normal control group,flutamide group,flutamide + miR-135a-5p knockdown group and flutamide + miR-135a-5p overexpression group. RT-qPCR was used to detect the expression levels of miR-135a-5p and INSL3 mRNA.Western blot was em- ployed to assess the protein expression level of INSL3.ELISA was performed to measure the expression level of tes- tosterone.
Results :
The expression levels of miR-135a-5p,INSL3 mRNA and protein and testosterone were significantly down-regulated in the testis of cryptorchid mice by flutamide (P<0. 05) .Knockdown of miR-135a-5p could downregulate the expression of INSL3 mRNA,INSL3 protein and testosterone (P <0. 01 ) ,while overexpression of miR-135a-5p had the opposite result.
Conclusion
miR-135a-5p decreased in flutamide-induced cryptorchidism mouse testicular tissues,and overexpression of miR-135a-5p could restore the expression levels of INSL3 and testosterone.
9.Protective effect of cordycepin on cardiac function in aged rats and its mechanism
Forong He ; Chi Chen ; Yuanyuan Pan ; Shengnan Deng ; Yong Shi ; Xuefei Tao
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2022;57(4):523-528
Objective:
To investigate the protective effect of cordycepin( Cor) on cardiac function in aged rats and its mechanism.
Methods :
The aged rats were divided into Model group,Cor administration group ( Cor 5,10,20g / kg) ,and young rats were used as Control group ( Control) .The levels of heart rate (HR) ,left ventricular e- jection fraction (LVEF) and fractional shortening (FS) were detected by echocardiography.The levels of creatine kinase MB ( CK-MB) ,myohemoglobin (Mb) ,cardiac troponin Ⅰ (cTnI) ,superoxide dismutase (SOD) ,malon- dialdehyde (MDA) and lactate dehydrogenase ( LDH) were detected by ELISA.The pathological morphology of heart tissue was observed by HE staining. The apoptosis of myocardial cells was observed by TUNEL staining. Western blot detected the protein expression of cysteine aspartic protease 9 ( Caspase 9) ,cleaved cysteine aspartic protease 9 (cleaved Caspase 9) ,cysteine aspartic protease 3 ( Caspase 3 ) ,cleaved cysteine aspartic protease 3 ( cleaved Caspase 3) ,nuclear factor E2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) ,phosphorylation nuclear factor E2 related factor 2 (p-Nrf2) ,quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) ,heme oxygenase 1 ( HO-1) .
Results :
Compared with the elderly model group,HR , LVEF ,FS increased ,CK-MB ,Mb ,cTnI levels decreased ,MDA ,LDH content decreased, SOD activity increased,cleaved Caspase 9 / Caspase 9,cleaved Caspase 3 / Caspase 3 expression decreased,The ex- pressions of Nrf2,NQO1 and HO-1 were increased,and the pathological morphology of cardiac tissue and myocar- dial apoptosis were improved in Cor groups.
Conclusion
Cor can improve cardiac function of elderly rats,relieve oxidative stress response,inhibit myocardial cell apoptosis and have a certain protective effect on cardiac tissue in- jury in rats,and the mechanism may be related to the promotion of Nrf2 / HO-1 pathway related protein expression.
10.Hemorrhagic transformation after mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke and its effect on prognosis
Yan Zhang ; Xia Zhou ; Youmeng Wang ; Feng Tu ; Juluo Chen ; Mingren Yao ; Zhongwu Sun
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2022;57(6):987-990
Objective:
To explore the hemorrhagic transformation(HT) and its effect on prognosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke(AIS) after mechanical thrombectomy(MT).
Methods:
A total of 114 patients with AIS received MT were enrolled. The modified Rankin Scale was used to evaluate the clinical outcome at 90 days of onset(0-2 points were good prognosis; 3-6 points were poor prognosis). The patients were divided into HT group(n=25) and non-HT group(n=89) according to their HT conditions. Binomial Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the vascular risk factors of HT after MT and the effect of HT on prognosis.
Results:
Among 114 patients, there were 25 cases of HT and 89 cases of non HT. The proportion of patients with diabetes in HT group was significantly higher than that in non-HT group. The NIHSS score of HT group at discharge was significantly higher than that in non-HT group. The proportion with good prognosis at 90 days in HT group was significantly lower than that in non-HT group(allP<0.05). Binomial Logistic regression analysis showed that diabetes, high levels of cholesterol and smoking were the major vascular risk factors for HT after thrombectomy(allP<0.05). HT was an important factor affecting the poor prognosis after arterial thrombectomy(P=0.026).
Conclusion
Diabetes, high levels of cholesterol and smoking are the main risk factors of HT after MT for AIS. HT is an independent risk factor for poor prognosis after MT.


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