1.Construction and validation of a prognostic risk assessment model for lung adenocarcinoma based on miR-34 family target genes
Lingyu GU ; Ang GELEMA ; Dan YANG ; Huifeng WANG ; Lixin WANG ; Hui DONG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(1):118-126
ObjectiveTo establish a tumor prognostic risk assessment model related to target genes of the miR-34 family. MethodsTarget genes of the miR-34 family were screened, and the scores of miR-34 target genes were assessed in 16 tumor types. Univariate Cox regression analysis was used to identify the tumor type with the strongest correlation between miR-34 target gene scores and overall survival (OS). Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses were performed to elucidate the functional roles and signaling pathways of miR-34 target genes. A prognostic risk model based on the miR-34 target genes was constructed using univariate Cox and LASSO regression analyses. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) and dual-luciferase reporter assays were conducted to validate whether the target genes bind to miR-34 and measure their RNA expression levels in the relevant tumors. Additionally, the risk score was integrated with other clinical indicators to develop a nomogram prediction model for patient survival. ResultsA total of 65 target genes of the miR-34 family were screened. The cancer type exhibiting stronger correlation between the target gene scores and OS was lung adenocarcinoma (P = 0.003, HR= 5.150). Furthermore, miR-34 target genes were predominantly enriched in oxidative stress pathways and various tumor-related processes. Three genes, LDHA, GALNT7, and SATB2, were identified as core components of the prognostic analysis model for lung adenocarcinoma. Additionally, the constructed nomogram model demonstrated robust predictive performance. ConclusionThe risk model and prognosis model of lung adenocarcinoma constructed based on the key target genes of miR-34 have good predictive performance.
2.Research progress on the mechanisms of action of catalpol from Rehmannia glutinosa against glycolipid metabolic disorders and related diseases
Meng SUN ; Yang ZHONG ; Hanjun YANG ; Dong WAN ; Huifeng ZHU
Journal of Chongqing Medical University 2025;50(7):849-859
Catalpol,the primary active component of Rehmannia glutinosa,exhibits potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and regulatory effects on glucose and lipid metabolism.This article systematically reviews recent studies on the impact of catalpol in addressing glycolipid metabolic disorders and related diseases and the underlying mechainsms.Catalpol can correct glucose and lipid metabolism imbalances to prevent the development and progression of diabetes complications including macrovascular and microvascu-lar diseases,through modulating the adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase signaling pathway to regulate lipogenesis and fat oxidation and altering the phosphorylation of forkhead transcription factor 1 and glycogen synthase kinase 3 to influence glyco-gen synthesis and breakdown.Catalpol plays a protective role in the cardio-cerebrovascular system,renal function,and retinal struc-ture and function through mediating signaling pathways such as phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B and oxidized low-density lipoprotein/lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1.By suppressing the nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells pathway and endoplasmic reticulum stress,catalpol can alleviate inflammatory responses,thereby mitigat-ing inflammation-induced insulin resistance and glycolipid metabolic disorders.
3.Study on clinical characteristics and surgical methods of bucket-handle meniscal tears.
Xingyue NIU ; Qian ZHAO ; Huifeng ZHENG ; Xiao CHEN ; Dong ZHAO ; Jiang WU ; Fuji REN ; Jingmin HUANG
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2023;37(11):1335-1341
OBJECTIVE:
To summarize the clinical features, surgical methods, and prognosis of bucket-handle meniscal tears (BHMTs), and provide guidance for clinical treatment.
METHODS:
The clinical data of 91 BHMTs patients (91 knees), who met the selection criteria and were admitted between January 2015 and January 2021, was retrospectively analyzed. There were 68 males and 23 females. Age ranged from 16 to 58 years with an average of 34.4 years. The injury was caused by sports in 68 cases, traffic accident in 15 cases, and falls or sprains in 8 cases. There were 49 cases of left knee injury and 42 cases of right knee injury. The time from the onset of symptoms to the admission ranged from 1 day to 13 months (median, 18 days), including >1 month in 35 cases and ≤1 month in 56 cases. Medial BHMTs occurred in 52 cases and lateral BHMTs in 39 cases. There were 36 cases with ACL rupture and 12 cases with discoid meniscus. The knee extension was limited more than 10° in 55 cases. According to the condition of meniscus injury, the meniscus suture with Inside-out combined with All-inside techniques (54 cases) or meniscoplasty (37 cases) under arthroscopy were selected. ACL reconstruction was performed in all patients with ACL rupture with autogenous hamstring tendon. Postoperative complications were observed. International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, Lysholm score, and Tegner score were used to evaluate knee function, and clinical failure was recorded.
RESULTS:
Two patients developed intermuscular venous thrombosis, which improved after oral anticoagulant therapy. No vascular injury, postoperative infection, joint stiffness, or other complications occurred in all patients. All patients were followed up 24-95 months, with a median of 64 months. A total of 12 cases (13.19%) failed the operation and were re-operated or given oral anti-inflammatory analgesics and rehabilitation therapy. At last follow-up, IKDC score and Lysholm score of 91 patients significantly increased when compared with those before operation ( P<0.05), while Tegner score significantly decreased ( P<0.05). The above indexes of patients treated with meniscus suture and meniscoplasty were also significantly different from those before operation ( P<0.05).
CONCLUSION
BHMTs occurs mostly in young men and is one of the important reasons for the limitation of knee extension after trauma. Arthroscopic meniscus suture and meniscoplasty can obtain good effectiveness according to individual conditions of patients. But the latter can better preserve the shape and function of meniscus, and theoretically can obtain better long-term outcomes, which needs to be confirmed by further research with larger sample size.
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4.Incidence and classification of AGI in patients with acute ischemic stroke and its effect on prognosis
Siyu LUO ; Huifeng ZHU ; Dong WAN
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2022;39(7):580-584
To explore the incidence and grade of acute gastrointestinal injury(AGI)in patients with acute stroke,and the influence of gastrointestinal disorders on the mortality of stroke. Methods A total of 103 patients were recruited. According to the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)scores,they were divided into two groups:severe stroke patients(n=52)and mild to moderate stroke patients(n=51).The incidence of gastrointestinal complications in the two groups are calculated. AGI classification was performed according to gastrointestinal symptoms. Binary logistic analysis was used to analyze the influencing factors of gastrointestinal failure in stroke patients,and KM curve was used to evaluate the effect of AGI classification on 28-day mortality in stroke patients. Results The incidence of gastrointestinal complications was 91.3%. There was no significant difference in the incidence of gastrointestinal disorders in the mild to moderate stroke and severe stroke groups(74.5% vs 75.0%,P>0.05);The severe stroke group showed a higher incidence of gastrointestinal failure(7.8% vs 25.0%,P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed:elevated NIHSS score was a risk factor for gastrointestinal failure after stroke(P<0.05).Combining gastrointestinal failure significantly increased the 28-day mortality of stroke patients(χ2=53.08,P<0.001). Conclusion Gastrointestinal complications are common in patients with acute stroke. NIHSS score is positively correlated with gastrointestinal failure. And patients with gastrointestinal failure have a worse prognosis.
5.Factors affecting phenotypes in the patients with MMACHC gene c. 609G>A homozygous variant cblC type methylmalonic acidemia combined with homocysteinuria
Ruxuan HE ; Ruo MO ; Yao ZHANG ; Ming SHEN ; Lulu KANG ; Zhehui CHEN ; Yi LIU ; Jinqing SONG ; Hongwu ZHANG ; Hongxin YAO ; Yupeng LIU ; Hui DONG ; Ying JIN ; Mengqiu LI ; Jiong QIN ; Hong ZHENG ; Yongxing CHEN ; Haiyan WEI ; Dongxiao LI ; Xiyuan LI ; Rongxiu ZHENG ; Huifeng ZHANG ; Min HUANG ; Chunyan ZHANG ; Yuwu JIANG ; Desheng LIANG ; Yaping TIAN ; Yanling YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2022;39(6):565-570
Objective:To investigate the factors affecting phenotypes in the patients of methylmalonic acidemia combined with homocysteinemia cblC type with MMACHC c. 609G>A homologous variant. Methods:A retrospective study on the clinical manifestations, complications, treatment, and outcome in 164patients of cblC type with MMACHC c. 609G>A homologous variant was conducted.The patients were diagnosed by biochemical and genetic analysisfrom January 1998 to December 2020. Results:Among the 164 patients, 2 cases were prenatally diagnosed and began treatment after birth. They are 3 and 12 years old with normal physical and mental development. Twenty-one cases were diagnosed by newborn screening. Among them, 15 cases had with normal development. They were treated fromthe age of two weeks at the asymptomatic period. Six cases began treatment aged 1 to 3 months after onset. Their development was delayed. One hundred and forty-one cases were clinically diagnosed. Their onset age ranges from a few minutes after birth to 6 years old. 110 cases had early-onset (78.0%). 31 cases had late-onset (22.0%). Five of them died. 24 patients lost to follow-up. Of the 141 clinically diagnosed patients, 130 (92.2%) with psychomotor retardation, 69 (48.9%) with epilepsy, 39 (27.7%) with anemia, 30 (21.3%) had visual impairment, 27 (19.1%) had hydrocephalus, 26 (18.4%) had feeding difficulties, 7 (5.0%) with liver damage, and 5 (3.5%) with metabolic syndrome. The frequency of hydrocephalus and seizures was significantly higher in the early-onset group. The urinary methylmalonic acid increased significantly in the patients with epilepsy. During the long-term follow-up, the level of plasma total homocysteine in the seizure-uncontrolled group was significantly higher than that in the seizure-controlled group, the difference had a statistical significance ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Most of the patients with MMACHC c. 609G>A homozygous variant had early-onset disease, with a high mortality and disability rate. If not treated in time, it will lead to neurological damage, resulting in epilepsy, mental retardation, hydrocephalus, and multiple organ damage. Pre-symptomatic diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible neurological damage. Neonatal screening and prenatal diagnosis are important to improve the outcome of the patients.
6.Incidence and trend of severe postpartum hemorrhage between 2016 and 2019 in China
Huifeng SHI ; Lian CHEN ; Xiaoxia WANG ; Hai JIANG ; Shu DONG ; Yu ZHUANG ; Yuan WEI ; Jie QIAO ; Xudong MA ; Yangyu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2021;56(7):451-457
Objective:To investigate the incidence and trend of severe postpartum hemorrhage (sPPH) in China, and to provide basic data for the development and evaluation of sPPH prevention and control strategy.Methods:Obstetric data was extracted from annual national representative sampling surveys based on the National Clinical Improvement System. From 2016 to 2019, 2 978, 3 400, 4 576 and 4 594 maternity hospitals with sPPH cases were included for statistics. The annual incidence of sPPH was calculated according to province and type of medical institutions and generalized linear model was emplyed to identify the determinants affecting sPPH incidence.Results:In China, sPPH incidence increased from 0.62% in 2016 to 0.93% in 2018, and was 0.92% in 2019. Eighteen provinces had an inverted U-shaped trend of sPPH over time and most of them had the highest incidence in 2018; ten provinces had an upward trend of sPPH and 3 provinces had a U-shaped trend. In 2019, the top five provinces with the highest sPPH incidence were Yunnan (1.88%), Beijing (1.45%), Jiangsu (1.31%), Guizhou (1.26%), and Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (1.22%); the top five provinces with the lowest incidence were Henan (0.55%), Jiangxi (0.60%), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (0.64%), Liaoning (0.64%) and Gansu (0.69%). In 2019, the sPPH incidence in different types of medical institutions were as follows: tertiary public general hospital (1.15%), tertiary public specialized hospital (1.02%), secondary public general hospital (0.81%), private hospital (0.61%) and secondary public specialized hospital (0.58%). sPPH incidence was positively associated with proportion of twin pregnancies, macrosomia, primipara, and puerpera aged ≥35 years in maternity hospitals ( P<0.05). Conclusions:sPPH incidence generally showes an increasing trend from 2016 and is stable at a high level in recent two years in China. It is warranted to further strengthen the monitoring of postpartum hemorrhage, and improve the capability of hierarchical management and treatment in maternity institutions and regions, in order to reduce sPPH incidence and maternal mortality.
7.Clinical and genetic studies on 76 patients with hydrocephalus caused by methylmalonic acidemia combined with homocysteinuria
Ruxuan HE ; Hui DONG ; Hongwu ZHANG ; Yao ZHANG ; Lulu KANG ; Hui LI ; Ming SHEN ; Ruo MO ; Jinqing SONG ; Yupeng LIU ; Zhehui CHEN ; Yi LIU ; Ying JIN ; Mengqiu LI ; Hong ZHENG ; Dongxiao LI ; Jiong QIN ; Huifeng ZHANG ; Min HUANG ; Rongxiu ZHENG ; Desheng LIANG ; Yaping TIAN ; Hongxin YAO ; Yanling YANG
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2021;59(6):459-465
Objective:To analyze the clinical features, genetic characteristics, treatment and follow-up results of patients with hydrocephalus caused by methylmalonic acidemia combined with homocysteinuria, and to discuss the optimal strategies for assessing and treating such patients.Methods:From January 1998 to December 2020, 76 patients with hydrocephalus due to methylmalonic acidemia combined with homocysteinuria in the Department of Pediatrics in 11 hospitals including Peking University First Hospital were diagnosed by biochemical, genetic analysis and brain imaging examination. The patients were divided into operation-group and non-operation-group according to whether they underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The clinical features, laboratory examinations, genotype, and follow-up data were retrospectively analyzed. Data were compared between the two groups using rank sum test, and categorical data were compared using χ 2 test. Results:Among the 76 patients (51 male, 25 female), 5 were detected by newborn screening, while 71 were diagnosed after clinical onset, 68 cases (96%) had early-onset, 3 cases (4%) had late-onset. The most common clinical manifestations of 74 cases with complete data were psychomotor retardation in 74 cases (100%), visual impairment in 74 cases (100%), epilepsy in 44 cases (59%), anemia in 31 cases (42%), hypotonia or hypertonia in 21 cases (28%), feeding difficulties in 19 cases (26%) and disturbance of consciousness in 17 cases (23%). Genetic analysis was performed in 76 cases, all of whom had MMACHC gene variations, including 30 homozygous variations of MMACHC c.609G>A. The most common variations were c.609G>A (94, 62.7%), followed by c.658_660del (18, 12.0%), c.567dupT (9, 6.0%) and c.217C>T (8, 5.3%). Therapy including cobalamin intramuscular injection, L-carnitine and betaine were initiated immediately after diagnosis. A ventriculoperitoneal shunt operation was performed in 41 cases (operation group), and 31 patients improved after metabolic intervention (non-operation group). There was no significant difference in the age of onset, the age of diagnosis, the blood total homocysteine, methionine, and urinary methylmalonic acid concentration between the two groups (all P>0.05). The symptoms of psychomotor development, epilepsy, and visual impairments improved gradually after a long-term follow-up in the operation group. Conclusions:Hydrocephalus is a severe complication of methylmalonic acidemia combined with homocysteinuria. The most common clinical manifestations are psychomotor retardation, visual impairment, and epilepsy. It usually occurs in early-onset patients. Early diagnosis and etiological treatment are very important. Hydrocephalus may improve after metabolic intervention in some patients. For patients with severe ventricular dilatation, prompt surgical intervention can improve the prognosis.
8. The effect of modified basin-forming biliary-intestinal anastomosis on recurrent stones after choledochojejunostomy
Yuting HE ; Guangjin TIAN ; Kunfu DAI ; Shuai MA ; Xiaopei HAO ; Yadong DONG ; Huifeng ZHANG ; Haibo YU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2019;34(10):859-862
Objective:
To evaluate the effect of modified basin-forming anastomosis for recurrent stones after choledochojejunostomy.
Methods:
A total of 83 patients suffering from recurrent choledocholithiasis undergoing re-operation at our department from Jan 2013 to Dec 2017 were divided into two groups. 46 patients treated by routine choledochojejunostomy(controls), and 37 patients by modified basin-forming biliary-intestinal anastomosis(study group).
Results:
Control vs study group: intraoperative blood loss were(262±86)ml vs(121±77)ml, blood transfusion: (139±256)ml vs(22±92)ml , and operative time: (316±75)min vs(245±73)min , the number of patients with liver resection were 8
9. Effectiveness of integrated early childhood development intervention on nurturing care for children aged 0-35 months in rural China
Huifeng SHI ; Jingxu ZHANG ; Xiaoli WANG ; Yuanyuan XU ; Shengli DONG ; Chunxia ZHAO ; Xiaona HUANG ; Qi ZHAO ; Xuefeng CHEN ; Ye ZHOU ; Margo O'SULLIVAN ; Ron POUWELS ; Robert W. SCHERPBIER
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2018;56(2):110-115
Objective:
To explore whether Integrated Early Childhood Development (IECD) program has effectively improved the nurturing care for children aged 0-35 months in rural China.
Methods:
IECD has been implemented by the government of China with support from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in four poverty-stricken rural counties since 2014. The interventions targeting the five key components of nurturing care (i.e. child and caregiver health, child nutrition, early learning support, child protection and social security) were delivered through the IECD program to children aged 0 to 35 months and their caregivers. A population-based intervention trial was designed to evaluate intervention effectiveness with data collected in 2013 (baseline) and 2016 (mid-term). The changes of nurturing care in the intervention and control group were analyzed by using a difference-in-differences (DID) model. This approach provided adjustment for sociodemographic and other confounding factors.
Results:
The baseline and mid-term survey enrolled 1 468 and 1 384 children in the intervention group, and 1 485 and 1 361 in the control group. After two years of implementation, the prevalence of caregiver's depression in the intervention group showed a decrease of 9.1% (mid-term 34.8% (479/1 377)
10.Early evaluation of patients with amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram on brain function prognosis after cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation
Xin DONG ; Huanzhang SHAO ; Yanan YANG ; Lijie QIN ; Zhisong GUO ; Huifeng ZHANG ; Xueyan ZHANG ; Bingyu QIN
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2017;29(10):887-892
Objective To explore the characteristic of early evaluation of patients with amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram (aEEG) on brain function prognosis after cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation (CPCR). Methods A retrospective analysis of the clinical data of patients with adult CPCR in intensive care unit (ICU) of Henan Provincial People's Hospital from March 2016 to March 2017 was performed. The length of stay, recovery time, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score, aEEG and Glasgow coma scale (GCS) within 72 hours were recorded. The main clinical outcome was the prognosis of brain function (Glasgow-Pittsburgh cerebral performance category, CPC) in patients with CPCR after 3 months. Relationship between aEEG and GCS and their correlation with brain function prognosis was analyzed by Spearman rank correlation analysis. The effects of aEEG and GCS on prognosis of brain function were evaluated by Logistic regression analysis. The predictive ability of aEEG and GCS for brain function prognosis was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results A total of 31 patients with CPCR were enrolled, with 18 males and 13 females; mean age was (41.84±16.96) years old; recovery time average was (19.42±10.79) minutes; the length of stay was (14.84±10.86) days; APACHE Ⅱ score 19.29±6.42; aEEG grade Ⅰ(normal amplitude) in 7 cases, grade Ⅱ (mild to moderate abnormal amplitude) in 13 cases, grade Ⅲ (severe abnormal amplitude) in 11 cases; GCS grade Ⅰ (9-14 scores) in 7 cases, grade Ⅱ (4-8 scores) in 14 cases, grade Ⅲ (3 scores) in 10 cases; 19 survivals, 12 deaths; the prognosis of brain function was good (CPC 1-2) in 8 cases, and the prognosis of brain function was poor (CPC 3-5) in 23 cases. There was no significant difference in age, gender, recovery time, length of stay and APACHE Ⅱ score between two groups with different brain function prognosis, while aEEG grade and GCS grade were significantly different. Cochran-Armitage trend test showed that the higher the grade of aEEG and GCS, the worse the prognosis of CPCR patients (bothP-trend < 0.01). With the increase in GCS classification, the classification of aEEG was also increasing (r = 0.6206,P = 0.0003). Both aEEG and GCS were positively correlated with the prognosis of brain function (r1 = 0.7796,P1 < 0.0001;r2 = 0.7021,P2 < 0.0001). Univariate Logistic regression analysis showed that aEEG and GCS had significant effect on early brain function prognosis [aEEG: odds ratio (OR) = 37.234, 95%confidence interval (95%CI) = 3.168-437.652,P = 0.004, GCS:OR = 12.333, 95%CI = 1.992-76.352,P = 0.007]; after adjusting for aEEG and GCS, only aEEG had significant effect on the early prognosis of brain function (OR = 26.932, 95%CI = 1.729-419.471,P = 0.019). The ROC curve analysis showed that in the evaluation of the prognosis of CPCR patients with brain function, the area under ROC curve (AUC) of aEEG was 0.913, when the cut-off value of aEEG was 1.5, the sensitivity was 95.7% and the specificity was 75.0%. The AUC of GCS was 0.851, the best cut-off value was 1.5, the sensitivity was 91.3% and the specificity was 62.5%.Conclusion aEEG and GCS scores have a good correlation in the evaluation of brain function prognosis in patients with CPCR, the accuracy of aEEG in the early evaluation of the prognosis of patients with CPCR is higher than the GCS score.


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