1.Heterogeneity of Adipose Tissue From a Single-cell Transcriptomics Perspective
Yong-Lang WANG ; Si-Si CHEN ; Qi-Long LI ; Yu GONG ; Xin-Yue DUAN ; Ye-Hui DUAN ; Qiu-Ping GUO ; Feng-Na LI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(4):820-835
Adipose tissue is a critical energy reservoir in animals and humans, with multifaceted roles in endocrine regulation, immune response, and providing mechanical protection. Based on anatomical location and functional characteristics, adipose tissue can be categorized into distinct types, including white adipose tissue (WAT), brown adipose tissue (BAT), beige adipose tissue, and pink adipose tissue. Traditionally, adipose tissue research has centered on its morphological and functional properties as a whole. However, with the advent of single-cell transcriptomics, a new level of complexity in adipose tissue has been unveiled, showing that even under identical conditions, cells of the same type may exhibit significant variation in morphology, structure, function, and gene expression——phenomena collectively referred to as cellular heterogeneity. Single-cell transcriptomics, including techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and single-nucleus RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq), enables in-depth analysis of the diversity and heterogeneity of adipocytes at the single-cell level. This high-resolution approach has not only deepened our understanding of adipocyte functionality but also facilitated the discovery of previously unidentified cell types and gene expression patterns that may play key roles in adipose tissue function. This review delves into the latest advances in the application of single-cell transcriptomics in elucidating the heterogeneity and diversity within adipose tissue, highlighting how these findings have redefined the understanding of cell subpopulations within different adipose depots. Moreover, the review explores how single-cell transcriptomic technologies have enabled the study of cellular communication pathways and differentiation trajectories among adipose cell subgroups. By mapping these interactions and differentiation processes, researchers gain insights into how distinct cellular subpopulations coordinate within adipose tissues, which is crucial for maintaining tissue homeostasis and function. Understanding these mechanisms is essential, as dysregulation in adipose cell interactions and differentiation underlies a range of metabolic disorders, including obesity and diabetes mellitus type 2. Furthermore, single-cell transcriptomics holds promising implications for identifying therapeutic targets; by pinpointing specific cell types and gene pathways involved in adipose tissue dysfunction, these technologies pave the way for developing targeted interventions aimed at modulating specific adipose subpopulations. In summary, this review provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of single-cell transcriptomic technologies in uncovering the heterogeneity and functional diversity of adipose tissues.
2.The intervention of Jianpifuwei granule on mucosal injury of precancerous lesion of gastric cancer via the IL-6/JAK/STAT3 axis and its mechanisms
KANG Juying1,2,3 ; GUAN Huiying4 ; LI Peirun3 ; ZHANG Liming4 ; DUAN Yongqiang5
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(4):392-397
[摘 要] 目的:探讨健脾复胃颗粒(JPFWG)通过调控IL-6/JAK/STAT3信号通路对胃癌前病变(PLGC)大鼠胃黏膜损伤的干预效果及其作用机制。方法:采用MNNG联合复合因素造模法建立PLGC模型大鼠,随机分为6组(20只/组):空白组(未处理)、模型组(给予生理盐水)、维酶素组(0.05 g/mL维酶素)、JPFWG低剂量组(JPFWG-L,0.088 g/mL)、JPFWG中剂量组(JPFWG-M,0.176 g/mL)、JPFWG高剂量组(JPFWG-H,0.351 g/mL)。各治疗组大鼠分别给予相应药物处理12周后,麻醉处死动物并取胃组织标本。采用H-E染色法观察胃黏膜的病理变化,通过免疫组化、qPCR和WB法检测胃黏膜组织中IL-6介导的JAK/STAT3信号通路相关因子(包括IL-6、JAK、STAT3)及其下游靶基因c-Myc、cyclin D1的 mRNA和蛋白的表达水平。结果:与模型组相比,维酶素组和JPFWG-L、JPFWG-M、JPFWG-H组大鼠胃黏膜炎性细胞浸润均减少,病理状态改善以JPFWG-H组最明显;IL-6、JAK1、STAT3蛋白表达显著降低(P < 0.05或P < 0.01);维酶素组和JPFWG-H组大鼠胃黏膜组织中c-Myc、cyclin D1的 mRNA和蛋白表达均显著降低(P < 0.05或P < 0.01)。结论:JPFWG能够改善PLGC大鼠胃黏膜的组织病理变化,其机制可能是通过调控IL-6/JAK/STAT3信号通路,进而下调c-Myc、cyclin D1的表达,从而阻断炎-癌转化过程。
3.The Impairment Attention Capture by Topological Change in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Hui-Lin XU ; Huan-Jun XI ; Tao DUAN ; Jing LI ; Dan-Dan LI ; Kai WANG ; Chun-Yan ZHU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(1):223-232
ObjectiveAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties with communication and social interaction, restricted and repetitive behaviors. Previous studies have indicated that individuals with ASD exhibit early and lifelong attention deficits, which are closely related to the core symptoms of ASD. Basic visual attention processes may provide a critical foundation for their social communication and interaction abilities. Therefore, this study explores the behavior of children with ASD in capturing attention to changes in topological properties. MethodsOur study recruited twenty-seven ASD children diagnosed by professional clinicians according to DSM-5 and twenty-eight typically developing (TD) age-matched controls. In an attention capture task, we recorded the saccadic behaviors of children with ASD and TD in response to topological change (TC) and non-topological change (nTC) stimuli. Saccadic reaction time (SRT), visual search time (VS), and first fixation dwell time (FFDT) were used as indicators of attentional bias. Pearson correlation tests between the clinical assessment scales and attentional bias were conducted. ResultsThis study found that TD children had significantly faster SRT (P<0.05) and VS (P<0.05) for the TC stimuli compared to the nTC stimuli, while the children with ASD did not exhibit significant differences in either measure (P>0.05). Additionally, ASD children demonstrated significantly less attention towards the TC targets (measured by FFDT), in comparison to TD children (P<0.05). Furthermore, ASD children exhibited a significant negative linear correlation between their attentional bias (measured by VS) and their scores on the compulsive subscale (P<0.05). ConclusionThe results suggest that children with ASD have difficulty shifting their attention to objects with topological changes during change detection. This atypical attention may affect the child’s cognitive and behavioral development, thereby impacting their social communication and interaction. In sum, our findings indicate that difficulties in attentional capture by TC may be a key feature of ASD.
4.Efficacy and safety of CDK4/6 inhibitors combined with endocrine therapy for HR+/HER2− advanced or metastatic breast cancer: A network meta-analysis
Yanjiao PU ; Hui LI ; Wei CHEN ; Xueyu DUAN ; Chunmei CHEN ; Rui WU ; Xuechang WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(06):830-838
Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of different cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) combined with endocrine therapy (ET) for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive (HR+)/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2−) advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on CDK4/6i for the treatment of HR+/HER2− metastatic or advanced breast cancer were retrieved from databases including PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, and SinoMed, with the search period ranging from database inception to August 2023. Bayesian network meta-analysis was conducted using R 4.2.0 software. Results A total of 18 RCTs from 25 articles, involving 8 031 patients and 11 treatment regimens, were included. There was no significant difference in progression-free survival (PFS) or overall survival (OS) among different CDK4/6i+ET combinations. The highest cumulative probability for PFS was observed with dalpiciclib (DAL)+fulvestrant (FUL), while ribociclib (RIB)+FUL ranked first for OS. In terms of efficacy, abemaciclib (ABE)+aromatase inhibitors (AI) and ABE+FUL ranked first in objective response rate and clinical benefit rate, respectively. Regarding safety, statistically significant difference in grade 3-4 adverse events was observed among certain types of CDK4/6i (P<0.05). Conclusion Current evidence suggests that CDK4/6i+ET is superior to ET alone for the treatment of HR+/HER2− advanced/metastatic breast cancer. Different CDK4/6i+ET combinations demonstrate comparable or similar efficacy; however, the incidence of adverse reactions is higher with combination therapy. Treatment regimens should be selected based on individual conditions.
5.Effect of knockdown of ARHGAP30 on proliferation and apoptosis of Siha cells
Ya-Ting PENG ; Duan LIU ; Jie MENG ; Wen-Chao LI ; Hui-Qi LI ; Hua GUO ; Mei-Lan NIU ; Qiao-Hong QIN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(5):847-853
Aim To investigate the changes in the proliferation and apoptosis of Siha cells after knocking down Rho GTPase-activating protein 30(ARHGAP30).Methods After designing specific shARHGAP30 primers and connecting them to the pLKO.1 vector,we transformed them into Escherichia coli competent cells,then co-transfecting them with lentiviral helper plasmids into HEK-293T cells.We collected and filtered cell supernatant to obtain the vi-rus to infect Siha cells.RT-qPCR and Western blot were used to detect knockdown efficiency,as well as changes in the expression of Bax and Bcl-2 after trans-fection.The CCK-8 method was employed to measure the proliferation level of cells after knockdown.Results After successful construction of a lentiviral plasmid with knockdown of the ARHGAP30 gene and establish-ment of stably transfected Siha cells,ARHGAP30 tran-scription and translation(P<0.01)in Siha cells de-creased,Bax/Bcl-2 significantly decreased(P<0.01),indicating decreased apoptosis and increased cell proliferation(P<0.01).Conclusions This study suggests the involvement of ARHGAP30 in the proliferation and apoptosis of Siha cells,and regulating the ARHGAP30 gene may interfere with the occurrence and development of cervical cancer.
6.Establishment of a research model for the osmotic dehydration tolerance of Coxiella burnetii
Tao WANG ; Jing SUN ; Bai-Lu YIN ; Yong-Hui YU ; Wei-Ping HE ; Xue-Zhang DUAN
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(5):415-420
The aim of this study was to establish a laboratory research model for the desiccation tolerance of Coxiella bur-netii(C.burnetii),based on an axenic culture system.The conditions for osmotic pressure in the axenic culture system of C.burnetii were set via a gradient.Quantitative PCR was used to determine the C.burnetii genome equivalents during the culture cycle under different osmotic pressures,and the growth curves were recorded.In addition,the bacterial manifestations of C.burnetii obtained from eukaryotic cell cultures or cell-free cultures were analyzed with phase contrast microscopy and transmis-sion electron microscopy(TEM).The bacterial infection levels and vacuole forming units(VFU)were measured by infection of BGMK cells.C.burnetii showed as many as 7 days of adaptive survival in osmotic axenic medium under high osmotic condi-tions.The bacteria shrank by dehydration under extremely high osmotic pressure and appeared primarily as hypo-hydrated small cell variants(SCVs).The VFUs were significantly diminished 24 hours after infection,as compared with the parallel contrasts.The method for researching desiccation tolerance was thus successfully established.This method provides a basis for further investigation of the genetic mechanisms of the anti-desiccation properties of C.burnetii in the natural environment,through proteomics and other methods.
7.Vector biological monitoring and control effects at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou
Bin-Bin JIN ; Ling-Ya WEI ; Tian-Xiao DUAN ; Hui-Min WANG ; Xu CHEN ; Hui JIN
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(10):971-976,983
This study was aimed at analyzing the effectiveness of vector control efforts at the 19th Asian Games in Hang-zhou,to provide a reference for future vector control at similar large-scale events.We collected and analyzed vector organism monitoring data for various venues at Asian Games(branch)villages and designated reception hotels(hotels and guesthouses)associated with the Asian Games in Hangzhou from April to October of 2023.Excel 2019 software and SPSS 20.0 software were used to organize the data.Paired t tests(for normally distributed data)or Wilcoxon signed rank tests(for data not nor-mally distributed)were performed,and count data were analyzed statistically with x2 tests.The larva mosquito path index at Asian Games venues peaked in June and then declined month by month.The first circle area of the adult mosquito human trapping index peaked in June,and the second circle area peaked in July.The mosquito indicators reached the corre-sponding control standards before the Asian Games.Moreo-ver,the differences in mosquito density before and after the Asian Games were statistically significant(all P<0.05).Both the positivity rate and density of flies in rooms reached level A in the first and second circle areas from April to October.The proportion of indoor fly-proof facilities meeting the standards was lowest in May,then gradually increased.The corresponding control standards were reached in the first round in the fourth week of September,and in the second round in the first week of October.The difference in the density of positivity for room flies before and after the Asian Games was statistically significant(all P<0.05).Rodent density reached the corre-sponding control standards in the second week of September.The proportion of anti-rodent facilities meeting the standards was lowest in June,and then gradually increased.The first round began to meet the corresponding control standards in the fourth week of September,and the second round began to meet the corresponding control standards in the first week of October.Ex-cept for the outdoor rat density path index,which was statistically significant before and after the Asian Games,the other indi-cators showed no statistical significance(P>0.05).The cockroach density in the first circle area reached level A in all months,and that in the second circle area reached level B in mid-August.Vector control in the Hangzhou Asian Games achieved the ex-pected results,with no vector infringement or local vector-borne infectious diseases occurring.In future vector control for large-scale events,vector density monitoring should be performed as early as possible,and comprehensive prevention and control measures should be taken to maintain low vector density and prevent vector infringement incidents.
8.Fitting Probability Distribution of Aedes Vector Density with Cubic Spline Function and its Risk Assessment
Siqing ZENG ; Hui DENG ; Jinhua DUAN
Chinese Journal of Health Statistics 2024;41(3):414-418
Objective To study the probability distribution of Mosquito ovitrap Index(MOI)risk of dengue Aedes vector,so as to provide a new method for more scientific and accurate MOI risk assessment.Methods Cubic spline function,cumulative probability distribution and python language programming were used to fit and analyze the MOI surveillance data of Guangzhou from 2016 to 2019 years.Results The probability distribution table and distribution figure of MOI risk assessment in Guangzhou from January to December were developed.From January to December,the MOI critical values were 7.54~60.12 and 5.05~34.10 with a cumulative probability less than 0.01 or 0.05 respectively.The critical value was the lowest in January,followed by December and February.The highest was in June,followed by May and July.From January to December,the probabilities of MOI risk grade of transmission,outbreak and epidemic were 5.07%~66.60%,0.25%~36.19%and 0.00%~16.80%respectively.The lowest risk probability of transmission,outbreak and epidemic occurred in January,followed by February respectively.The highest risk probability values appeared in July,July and June,followed by June,June and May respectively.Conclusion The probability distribution of MOI risk in each month in Guangzhou had significant seasonal growth and decline laws and characteristics,which were worthy of attention in the monitoring,evaluation and control of dengue Aedes vector.It provided a new analysis method for MOI risk assessment fitting based on cubic spline functions and cumulative probability distribution.
9.Exploration of the driving mechanisms for the downward flow of high-quality medical resources in loose medical alliances:A qualitative comparative analysis from the perspective of Micro-cooperation theory
Jun CHEN ; Jia-Miao NIU ; Ze-Yu YI ; Hui DUAN
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2024;17(8):50-57
Objective:To explore and stimulate the pathway mechanism for doctors from core hospitals,which are the high-quality medical resources in loose medical alliances,to sink to the grassroots level on their own initiative and continue to participate in the co-operation,so as to provide useful references for improving the effectiveness of cooperation within medical alliances.Methods:The fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis(fsQCA)method was used to investigate 205 doctors in the core hospitals of a loose medical alliance in District X of City B.This investigation was grounded in relationship commitment theory,motivation theory,social exchange theory,and cooperation reinforcement theory.Results:The level of relationship commitment of doctors in the core hospitals to proactively participate in cooperation was influenced by multiple factors,including doctors'perception of job significance,opportunity cost perception,organizational support,and teamwork experience.This resulted in the formation of three concurrent driving mechanism pathways:merger-driven effect,experience-enhancing effect,and altruistic trigger effect.Among these factors,the perception of work significance was a necessary condition,and cooperative experience played an important role in doctors'continuous participation.Conclusion:The level of relational commitment of doctors to participate in cooperative efforts is driven by a combination of various factors,with different incentive mechanisms exhibiting heterogeneity within loose medical alliances.Designing appropriate incentive and support strategies tailored to specific contexts can effectively drive the proactive downward flow of high-quality medical resources from core hospitals within loose medical alliances.
10.Analysis of factors affecting in-hospital emergency response capability based on objective assessment
Luhong CONG ; Shanshan ZHAI ; Hui WANG ; Jun DUAN
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2024;36(6):652-655
Objective:To analyze the factors affecting the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed by medical staff in hospital and to explore the training methods to enhance their in-hospital emergency response capabilities.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving medical staff of intensive care unit (ICU) and general internal medicine wards in China-Japan Friendship Hospital in December 2021. The American Heart Association (AHA) resuscitation quality improvement (RQI) model was used to evaluate the skills of the subjects in performing external chest compressions and bag-mask ventilation on adult and infant simulators. While ICU subjects were undergoing RQI model objective assessment, two instructors also provided subjective scoring for their operations. The study compared the differences in RQI model objective assessment scores between ICU and general internal medicine ward subjects, between doctors and nurses, in the RQI model objective scoring for adult and infant resuscitation, in the scoring differences of different positions for chest compressions, and the differences between traditional subjective scoring and RQI objective scoring when ICU subjects were assessed for compression and ventilation.Results:A total of 75 medical staffs were enrolled, consisting of 50 from the ICU (including 24 doctors and 26 nurses) and 25 from the general internal medicine wards (including 10 doctors and 15 nurses). The ICU medical staff's scores for adult resuscitation skills were significantly higher than those of the general internal medicine ward medical staff [adult compression score: 82.5 (66.0, 96.5) vs. 65.0 (52.5, 74.5), adult ventilation score: 82.0 (68.8, 98.0) vs. 61.0 (48.0, 82.0), both P < 0.01]. The nursing group's compression scores for both adult and infant were significantly higher than those of the doctor group [adult compression score: 77.0 (68.5, 89.5) vs. 63.0 (40.8, 90.3), infant compression score: 54.4±25.1 vs. 41.5±18.5, both P < 0.05]. The compression and ventilation scores for the infant were significantly lower than those for adult resuscitation [compression score: 48 (29, 65) vs. 76 (58, 90), ventilation score: 56 (42, 75) vs. 76 (60, 96), both P < 0.01]. When the rescuer was positioned on the right side of the model, the compression score for the adult significantly increased [79.0 (65.0, 92.0) vs. 65.0 (51.3, 77.0), P < 0.05]. The ICU medical staff's traditional subjective scores of compression and ventilation assessments for adult were significantly higher than the RQI model objective scores [adult compression score: 88.8 (79.4, 92.5) vs. 82.5 (66.0, 95.5), adult ventilation score: 95.0 (80.0, 98.1) vs. 82.0 (68.8, 98.0), both P < 0.01]. Conclusions:Rich experience in emergency rescue is related to the improvement of CPR skills, and performing chest compressions from the right side of the adult model is more effective. Objective scoring of resuscitation skills based on the RQI model may more accurately reflect the performance of the trainees.

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