1.α-ketoglutarate ameliorated arsenic-induced hepatic lipid deposition in offspring via PI3K/AKT signaling pathway
Shuangrui BAO ; Hongyan WU ; Ying SUN ; Tong ZHAN ; Qian YANG ; Xinru LIANG ; Zhiyan WAN ; Wenyi CHEN ; Cheng ZHANG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(2):225-231
ObjectiveTo investigate the protective effect of α-ketoglutarate (α-KG) on hepatic lipid deposition in offspring caused by arsenic exposure during pregnancy. Methods8-week-old institute of cancer research (ICR) mice were mated in a ratio of 2∶1 between females and males, and the detection of vaginal plugs confirmed pregnant. A total of 32 pregnant mice were randomly divided into four groups: control group, arsenic group, α-KG group, arsenic+α-KG group. On gestational day 0-16 (GD0-GD16), the arsenic and arsenic+α-KG groups were exposed to sodium arsenite (NaAsO2 ,15 mg/L) in drinking water everyday, and the α-KG and arsenic+α-KG groups were gavaged with α-KG (2 g/kg) everyday. On GD16, pregnant mice were euthanized to collect fetal liver, and fetal body weight and crown-rump length were measured. Gene expression differences between the control group and the arsenic group were analyzed by transcriptome. The total triglycerides (TGs) and subtypes in fetal liver were detected by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Oil red O staining was used to observe the histopathological changes in the liver. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to detect the expression level of genes related to lipid synthesis, transport, and degradation, and phosphatidylinositol 3' -kinase/ protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) in the liver of fetus. ResultsTranscriptomics analysis showed that 2 144 genes were downregulated and 1 675 genes were upregulated in the arsenic exposed fetal liver; body weight and crown-rump length were reduced (PTuKey<0.05); the level of hepatic TGs was elevated in arsenic group (PTuKey<0.05); oil-red O staining showed a significant increase in lipid droplets in arsenic group (PTuKey<0.01); the expression of lipid synthesis-related genes were significantly upregulated (PTuKey<0.05); the expression of β-oxidation-related genes and lipid degradation-related genes were downregulated (PTuKey<0.05); the expression of PI3K, AKT decreased(PTuKey<0.05). Compared with the arsenic group, the body weight and crown-rump length of fetus increased in the arsenic+α-KG group (PTuKey<0.05); the level of hepatic TGs decreased in the arsenic+α-KG group (PTuKey<0.05); oil red O staining showed lipid droplets significantly decreased (PTuKey<0.01); the expression of lipid synthesis-related genes were downregulated (PTuKey<0.05), the expression of β-oxidation-related genes and lipid degradation-related genes were upregulated (PTuKey<0.05); the expression levels of PI3K and AKT increased (PTuKey<0.05). Conclusionα-KG alleviated hepatic lipid deposition in offspring exposed to arsenic during pregnancy through activating PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
2.Diagnostic and prognostic value of differential expression of Cyclin D1 and p53 in eyelid tumors
Minli MA ; Jingjing ZHANG ; Ying LIU ; Hongyan SONG ; Fang LIN ; Qi MA
International Eye Science 2026;26(3):511-517
AIM: To investigate the diagnostic and prognostic value of differential expression of Cyclin D1 and p53 in eyelid tumors.METHODS: This retrospective study enrolled patients who underwent surgical resection for eyelid tumors at our hospital between March 2018 and March 2023. Participants were categorized into benign and malignant groups based on tumor characteristics. Clinical data were collected. Genetic data for eyelid tumors were obtained from the GEO database, and differential gene analysis, including volcano plot visualization and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis, was performed using the Sangerbox 3.0 platform. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression levels of Cyclin D1, p53, and BAX in tissue samples. Correlations with clinical features were analyzed using Spearman analysis, and prognostic factors were identified via Logistic regression analysis.RESULTS: This study included 69 patients with eyelid tumors(78 eyes), categorized into a benign group(37 patients, 41 eyes)and a malignant group(32 patients, 37 eyes)based on tumor characteristics. There were significant differences between the two groups in histological subtype, TNM staging, vascular invasion, differentiation status, and local infiltration(all P<0.05). Among benign tumors: pigmented nevi in 11 eyes(27%), hemangiomas in 9 eyes(22%), squamous cell papillomas in 5 eyes(12%), epidermoid cysts in 5 eyes(12%), seborrheic keratoses in 4 eyes(10%), neurofibromas in 3 eyes(7%), and both calcifying epithelioma and xanthelasma in 2 eyes each(5%); among malignant tumors: basal cell carcinoma in 18 eyes(49%), meibomian gland carcinoma in 8 eyes(22%), squamous cell carcinoma in 5 eyes(14%), sebaceous gland carcinoma in 4 eyes(11%), lymphoma and malignant melanoma each in 1 eye(3%). At the follow-up cutoff date of March 2025, the 2-year survival rate in the benign group(95%)was significantly higher than that in the malignant group(78%; P<0.05). Bioinformatics analysis identified 4 103 differentially expressed genes, including Cyclin D1, p53, and BAX, which were predominantly involved in pathways such as the p53 signaling pathway and calcium-related signaling. Spearman analysis revealed that local invasion(rs=0.71, P<0.05)and TNM stage(rs=0.73, P<0.05)correlated with Cyclin D1 expression; local invasion(rs=0.76, P<0.05)and histological subtype(rs=0.65, P<0.05)correlated with p53 expression. Logistic regression results indicated that Cyclin D1, p53, TNM staging, and local invasion were prognostic risk factors. ROC curve analysis demonstrated that the combined detection of these four indicators had the highest predictive value for prognosis(AUC=0.83).CONCLUSION: High expression of cyclin D1 and p53 serves as molecular markers for distinguishing benign from malignant eyelid tumors and assessing prognosis. Combined detection of these markers with TNM staging and local invasion demonstrates high predictive value for prognosis.
3.4-Phenylbutyrate ameliorates lipopolysaccharide-induced bile acid metabolism disorder in maternal mice
Xinru LIANG ; Ying SUN ; Shuangrui BAO ; Tong ZHAN ; Hongyan WU ; Wenkang TAO ; Lun ZHANG ; Jianqing WANG ; Cheng ZHANG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(7):1183-1190
ObjectiveTo explore the ameliorative effect of the endoplasmic reticulum stress inhibitor 4-phenylbutyric acid (4-PBA) on bile acid metabolism disorders induced by bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in late-pregnant mice, and to clarify the regulatory mechanism of endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). MethodsTwenty-four pregnant mice were divided into control group, LPS group, 4-PBA group, and LPS+4-PBA group. On the 16th day of pregnancy, the LPS group received intraperitoneal injection of LPS (200 μg/kg) and the 4-PBA group received injection of 4-PBA (150 mg/kg). In the LPS+4-PBA group, 4-PBA was intraperitoneally injected first, followed by LPS administration 1 h later. Serum total bile acid (TBA), liver injury markers, bile acid profiles, and the expression of key genes and proteins were detected 6 h after LPS treatment. ResultsLPS exposure increased serum TBA levels in pregnant mice(P<0.05), activated ERS markers and inflammatory factors, and downregulated bile acid transporters and the expression of the rate limiting enzyme CYP7A1(all P<0.05). 4-PBA intervention effectively inhibited ERS, reduced TBA levels(P<0.05), and upregulated Ntcp, Bsep, Mdr3, and Mrp3 gene expression(all P<0.05). ConclusionERS plays an important role in LPS interference with the homeostasis of bile acid metabolism during pregnancy. Inhibiting ERS can improve bile stasis by regulating bile acid transporters, providing a theoretical basis for targeted therapy of ICP.
4.Study on management mode of telemetry monitoring system based on FMEA and WBS
Junlin HOU ; Hongyan ZHU ; Ying XU ; Tianbai QI
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(1):108-113
Objective:To explore the application value of the combination of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and work breakdown structure (WBS) on management of telemetry monitoring system. Methods:Seven sets of used telemetry monitoring systems in Huzhou Third People's Hospital from March 2022 to April 2024 were selected. The routine mode was used to manage the telemetry monitoring systems from March 2022 to February 2023,and the management mode of telemetry monitoring systems based on FMEA and WBS was adopted to manage the telemetry monitoring systems from May 2023 to April 2024. FMEA method was used to analyze the quantitative risk scores of various failures in 1740 uses of the telemetry monitoring system from March 2022 to February 2023,and the fault type was represented by Fx. According to the risk quantification score,the top 5 failure types included poor radio frequency (RF) signal (F2),larger pseudo-interference (F3) of electrocardiogram (ECG),abnormal measurement of blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) (F6),excessive movement and mistake touch (F8) of patients,and identification (ID) number error (F9) of telemetry emission box. WBS quality management method combined with tree chart,countermeasure fishbone chart,task assignment matrix and other tools were performed to conduct the setting of expected objectives,countermeasure analysis,task formulation and work implementation of management of telemetry monitoring system. The above indicators were compared with the changes of the top 5 failure risk grading and incidence of failure in 1850 uses of management of telemetry monitoring system from May 2023 to April 2024. Results:After the telemetry monitoring system was used to conduct management,the risk grading of the F2,F3,F6,F8 and F9 failures with highest risk grading reduced respectively to low grade,middle grade,middle grade,low grade and middle grade. At the same time,the number of F2,F3,F6,F8,F9 failures with the highest risk grading and total failures were respectively 91,89,39,45,39 and 478 times,and the incidence rates of them were 4.92%,4.81%,2.11%,2.43%,2.11% and 25.84%,which were significantly lower than those of adopting conventional management methods. The differences of them between two methods were statistically significant (x2=2.125,6.911,9.099,2.261,2.431,32.491,P<0.05). Conclusion:The management of combined quality management method of FMEA and WBS for telemetry monitoring system can reduce risk grading and incidence rate of equipment failure,and ensure the safety of equipment in clinical use.
5.Study on the correlation between sarcopenia, energy metabolism, and the severity of liver disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus combined with metabolic associated fatty liver disease
Jie ZHANG ; Ying LI ; Qing YE ; Na'na YAN ; Hongyan YU ; Fengmei WANG ; Fusheng DI
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2025;33(8):790-798
Objective:To explore the demographic composition of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and the role of energy metabolism in the progression of MAFLD in order to provide theoretical support for improving the prognosis of MAFLD.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted. Ninety-four cases with T2DM combined with MAFLD admitted to the Endocrinology Department of Tianjin Third Central Hospital from July 2014 to July 2019 were selected. Patients were divided into three groups: non-metabolic associated steatohepatitis (MASH) group (25 cases), borderline MASH group (49 cases), and MASH group (20 cases) according to the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease activity score (NAS). Patients were further divided into two groups: non/mild fibrosis (F0-1) group (74 cases) and the significant fibrosis (F2-4) group (20 cases) in accordance with liver fibrosis scores. The differences in general clinical and biochemical indicators, body composition, and energy metabolism indicators among the groups were compared. Binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to explore factors affecting liver inflammation and fibrosis severity degree in patients with MAFLD.Results:The visceral fat area (VFA) and body fat percentage (PBF) were significantly higher in the MASH group than in the non-MASH group ( P<0.05), while the skeletal muscle mass index and body mass index (SMI-BMI) were significantly lower in the MASH group than in the marginal MASH group ( P<0.05) during the comparison of body composition and substrate metabolism at different stages of MASH. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) were significantly higher in the fibrotic group than in those in the no/mild fibrosis group ( P<0.05) when comparing clinical and biochemical indicators, body composition, and substrate metabolism at different stages of fibrosis. The skeletal muscle mass (SMM), SMI-BMI, SMM-Weight, resting energy expenditure (REE), and fat oxidation rate (FAT OXR) were significantly lower in the fibrotic group than those in the no/mild fibrosis group ( P<0.05). The respiratory quotient and carbohydrate functional ratio (%CHO) were significantly higher in the fibrotic group than in the no/mild fibrosis group ( P<0.05). Correlation analysis indicated a positive correlation between the NAS score, reflecting the severity of liver inflammatory lesions, with VFA and PBF ( r=0.258 and 0.323, P<0.05); while the F score was positively correlated with the respiratory quotient, %CHO, and VFA ( r=0.292, 0.303, and 0.239, P<0.05), and negatively correlated with REE, the energy ratio from fat, FAT OXR, SMM, SMI-Weight, and SMI-BMI ( r=-0.209, -0.214, -0.333, -0.240, -0.250, and -0.305, P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis indicated that SMI-Weight and FAT OXR were independent factors affecting the progression of liver fibrosis. Conclusion:The reduction of skeletal muscle, particularly because of energy metabolism, is a factor affecting the progression of fibrosis in MAFLD.
6.Expert consensus on the management of low anterior resection syndrome in patients after rectal cancer surgery
Hongyan LI ; Jianan SUN ; Qing ZHANG ; Yanjun WANG ; Meiling WANG ; Haiyan HU ; Quan WANG ; Kaili HU ; Yingjiang YE ; Jieman HU ; Ying LIU ; Hui WANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(11):1285-1288
Objective To establish an expert consensus on the management of low anterior resection syndrome(LARS)in patients with rectal cancer post-surgery(hereinafter referred to as"consensus"),aiming to standardize the related work of medical institutions in the context of post-operative LARS.Methods A comprehensive search of domestic and international databases was conducted to collect guidelines,expert consensuses,systematic reviews,evidence summaries,and original research related to post-operative LARS in rectal cancer published from the establishment of the databases until August 2024.Based on clinical practice experience,a preliminary draft of the"consensus"was formed.From September to November 2024,22 experts were invited to participate in 2 rounds of expert consultations,during which the draft content was revised and improved,and the final version of the"consensus"was determined through expert validation.Results A total of 22 experts responded,achieving a response rate of 100%.The effective recovery rate of the consultation questionnaires in both rounds was 100%,with an expert authority coefficient of 0.89,a judgment coefficient of 0.97,and a familiarity degree of 0.84.The Kendall harmony coefficients for the 2 rounds of expert consultations were 0.122 and 0.136,respectively(P<0.001).This consensus covers 5 main aspects:definition,assessment,prevention,treatment,and follow-up management of LARS.Conclusion This consensus demonstrates a high level of scientific rigor and can provide a strong reference for clinical nursing personnel in the specialized care of rectal cancer patients with post-operative LARS.
7.Study on management mode of telemetry monitoring system based on FMEA and WBS
Junlin HOU ; Hongyan ZHU ; Ying XU ; Tianbai QI
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(1):108-113
Objective:To explore the application value of the combination of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and work breakdown structure (WBS) on management of telemetry monitoring system. Methods:Seven sets of used telemetry monitoring systems in Huzhou Third People's Hospital from March 2022 to April 2024 were selected. The routine mode was used to manage the telemetry monitoring systems from March 2022 to February 2023,and the management mode of telemetry monitoring systems based on FMEA and WBS was adopted to manage the telemetry monitoring systems from May 2023 to April 2024. FMEA method was used to analyze the quantitative risk scores of various failures in 1740 uses of the telemetry monitoring system from March 2022 to February 2023,and the fault type was represented by Fx. According to the risk quantification score,the top 5 failure types included poor radio frequency (RF) signal (F2),larger pseudo-interference (F3) of electrocardiogram (ECG),abnormal measurement of blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) (F6),excessive movement and mistake touch (F8) of patients,and identification (ID) number error (F9) of telemetry emission box. WBS quality management method combined with tree chart,countermeasure fishbone chart,task assignment matrix and other tools were performed to conduct the setting of expected objectives,countermeasure analysis,task formulation and work implementation of management of telemetry monitoring system. The above indicators were compared with the changes of the top 5 failure risk grading and incidence of failure in 1850 uses of management of telemetry monitoring system from May 2023 to April 2024. Results:After the telemetry monitoring system was used to conduct management,the risk grading of the F2,F3,F6,F8 and F9 failures with highest risk grading reduced respectively to low grade,middle grade,middle grade,low grade and middle grade. At the same time,the number of F2,F3,F6,F8,F9 failures with the highest risk grading and total failures were respectively 91,89,39,45,39 and 478 times,and the incidence rates of them were 4.92%,4.81%,2.11%,2.43%,2.11% and 25.84%,which were significantly lower than those of adopting conventional management methods. The differences of them between two methods were statistically significant (x2=2.125,6.911,9.099,2.261,2.431,32.491,P<0.05). Conclusion:The management of combined quality management method of FMEA and WBS for telemetry monitoring system can reduce risk grading and incidence rate of equipment failure,and ensure the safety of equipment in clinical use.
8.Transient Peripheral Carotid Inflammation Syndrome Diagnosed by Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound:A Case Report
Chunlei PAN ; Ying WANG ; Yahong WANG ; Li ZHANG ; Zhitong GE ; Yu CHEN ; Sheng CAI ; Hongyan WANG ; Xiao YANG ; Jianchu LI
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(3):785-789
Transient perivascular inflammation of the carotid artery(TIPIC)syndrome is a relatively rare disease,and ultrasound is the first screening method for initial diagnosis of the disease.Contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)has unique advantages in the follow-up of patients with TIPIC syndrome.This paper reports a patient with TIPIC syndrome who was treated with acute left neck pain.The inflammation was significantly re-lieved and subsided after treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.The ultrasound changes of carotid artery lesions in this patient during follow-up were analyzed,and the application value of CEUS in the follow-up diagnosis of this disease was summarized,in the hope of providing clinical reference.
9.Expert consensus on the management of low anterior resection syndrome in patients after rectal cancer surgery
Hongyan LI ; Jianan SUN ; Qing ZHANG ; Yanjun WANG ; Meiling WANG ; Haiyan HU ; Quan WANG ; Kaili HU ; Yingjiang YE ; Jieman HU ; Ying LIU ; Hui WANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(11):1285-1288
Objective To establish an expert consensus on the management of low anterior resection syndrome(LARS)in patients with rectal cancer post-surgery(hereinafter referred to as"consensus"),aiming to standardize the related work of medical institutions in the context of post-operative LARS.Methods A comprehensive search of domestic and international databases was conducted to collect guidelines,expert consensuses,systematic reviews,evidence summaries,and original research related to post-operative LARS in rectal cancer published from the establishment of the databases until August 2024.Based on clinical practice experience,a preliminary draft of the"consensus"was formed.From September to November 2024,22 experts were invited to participate in 2 rounds of expert consultations,during which the draft content was revised and improved,and the final version of the"consensus"was determined through expert validation.Results A total of 22 experts responded,achieving a response rate of 100%.The effective recovery rate of the consultation questionnaires in both rounds was 100%,with an expert authority coefficient of 0.89,a judgment coefficient of 0.97,and a familiarity degree of 0.84.The Kendall harmony coefficients for the 2 rounds of expert consultations were 0.122 and 0.136,respectively(P<0.001).This consensus covers 5 main aspects:definition,assessment,prevention,treatment,and follow-up management of LARS.Conclusion This consensus demonstrates a high level of scientific rigor and can provide a strong reference for clinical nursing personnel in the specialized care of rectal cancer patients with post-operative LARS.
10.Expert consensus on prevention and control of Chikungunya in healthcare institutions(2025 Edition)
Ling HE ; Yan LIU ; Fang YU ; Ying LIU ; Dayue LIU ; Hongyan LIU ; Ruiting WANG ; Shuxian CHEN ; Chen ZHU ; Xiaodong HAN ; Ting HUANG ; Fengxia GUO ; Zhen-feng ZHONG ; Yuanchun MO ; Xiujuan QU ; Yinan LI ; Yi XU ; Chengxiang KONG ; Ning LI ; Shaoyan LU ; Ming WU ; Zide DENG ; Shumei SUN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(22):3361-3369
OBJECTIVE To standardize the strategies for prevention and control of Chikungunya(CHIK)in healthcare in-stitutions so as to reduce the risk of transmission in the institutions.METHODS A working group comprising the ex-perts in hospital infection control,infectious diseases,and microbiology systematically reviewed domestic and international evidence and current guidelines,integrated China's vector ecology and healthcare realities,conducted two rounds of Delphi to achieve expert consensus,and graded the evidence and recommendation strength using the Oxford Centre for Evidence Based Medicine system.RESULTS The consensus issues 18 actionable recommendations on triage,patient mosquito-proof isolation,integrated vector control,protection of susceptible populations,environmental cleaning and disinfection,specimen management,medical textile handling,and outbreak emergency response,with each statement assigned an evi-dence level and recommendation strength.CONCLUSION This consensus is for the first time in China to provide evidence-graded strategies for control of CHIK in healthcare institutions,offering work flow-oriented,implementable guidance for clinicians,laboratorians,and infection-control personnel under different risk scenarios and enhancing the comprehensive coping capacity of the healthcare institutions.

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