1.Farrerol relaxes isolated pulmonary arteries in C57BL/6J mice by activating Kv channel
Keyu ZHANG ; Xiaomin HOU ; Jiajia ZOU ; Guojiao RAO ; Xuelu JIANG ; Lin DONG ; Yiwei SHI ; Xiaojiang QIN
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2025;33(3):202-208
Aim To study the diastolic effect and mechanism of farrerol on isolated pulmonary arteries of C57BL/6J mice.Methods After anesthesia,mouse lung tissue was quickly removed and placed into the 4 ℃ K-H buffer,pulmonary arteries were isolated under the microscope and cut into 2 mm long vascular rings for spare use.(1)The effect of farrerol on the resting tension of isolated mouse pulmonary arteries:in the resting state,the active mouse pul-monary artery rings were treated with different concentrations of farrerol(10-6,3×10-6,10-5,3×10-5 and 10-4 mol/L).(2)Farrerol relaxed mouse pulmonary artery experiment:pulmonary arteries were contracted using phenylephrine(PE,1 μmol/L)or KCl(60 mmol/L),and when the contraction reached the platform,different concentrations of farrerol(10-6,3×10-6,10-5,3×10-5 and 10-4 mol/L)was added.(3)Farrerol inhibited pulmonary artery contraction experi-ment:under conditions with or without the addition of farrerol,pulmonary arteries were contracted using different concen-trations of PE(10-9,3×10-9,10-8,3 × 10-8,10-7,3×10-7 and 10-6 mol/L)or KCl(20,30,40,60,80 and 120 mmol/L),and the pulmonary artery muscle tension was recorded.(4)Calcium free and recalcification experiments:under conditions with or without the addition of farrerol,the changes of isolated mouse pulmonary artery tension were meas-ured in the state of calcium free or recalcification { 2.5 mmol/L[Ca2+]ex }.(5)The relationship between farrerol in-duced relaxation of isolated mouse pulmonary arteries and potassium ion channels:firstly,60 mmol/L KCl solution was used to contract the mouse pulmonary arteries until the platform.Then,3 mmol/L aminopyridine(4-AP),2 mmol/L tet-raethylammonium(TEA),30 μmol/L BaCl2,and 10 μmol/L glibenclamide(Gli)were added and treated for 15 min.Subsequently,the pulmonary arteries were relaxed using a concentration gradient of farrerol.Results Farrerol had no significant effect on the mouse pulmonary arteries in the resting state,but had a concentration-dependent relaxing effect on the mouse pulmonary arteries pre-contracted with PE and KCl.While the pretreatment of 3×10-5 mol/L farrerol could sig-nificantly reduce the maximum contraction of mouse pulmonary arteries induced by PE and KCl(P<0.01),as well as sig-nificantly reduce the contraction of mouse pulmonary arteries induced by KCl under calcium free or recalcification conditions(P<0.01).Addition of the voltage-dependent potassium ion channel blocker 4-AP significantly reduced the maximum diastolic rate of mouse pulmonary arteries induced by farrerol(P<0.01),while addition of the high conductivity calcium activated potassium ion channel blocker TEA,inward rectifying potassium ion channel blocker BaCl2,or ATP sensitive po-tassium ion channel blocker Gli had no significant effect on the vasodilation effect of farrerol(P>0.05).Conclusion Farrerol has a relaxing effect on isolated mouse pulmonary arteries,and its mechanism may be related to open voltage-de-pendent potassium ion channels.
2.Research progress on function and mechanism of ubiquitin-specific protease 11 in tumorigenesis and development
Caimin LI ; Jiajia LI ; Sicong HOU ; Xuefeng GAO
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(17):126-132
Ubiquitination is a crucial post-translational modification that is extensively involved in the regulation of protein activity,signal transduction,and the maintenance of genomic stability.As an important member of the deubiquitinating enzyme(DUB)family,ubiquitin-specific protease 11(USP11)dynamically regulates the stability and function of key tumor proteins by targeting specific substrates for deubiquitination.This,in turn,influences various biological behaviors of tumor cells,including proliferation,apoptosis,migration,invasion,metastasis,and drug resistance,ultimately exhibiting a dual role in either promoting or inhibiting cancer.This article systematically reviewed the relevant research progress on the role of USP11 in tumorigenesis and development and provided an in-depth analysis of the specific mechanisms by which USP11 participates in cellular biological behav-iors,aiming to offer a theoretical basis for the future development of small-molecule inhibitors targeting USP11,the formulation of combination drug strategies,and the identification of effective biomarkers.
3.Research on the current status of artificial intelligence empowering higher medical education
Lei FENG ; Haoze ZHOU ; Jiajia HOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(8):1022-1031
Objective:The New Medicine is an emerging field of medicine that integrates traditional medicine with artificial intelligence (AI) and big data. Under the background of New Medicine, this study aims to explore the application of AI in medical higher education, investigate the development status of universities in this field, and propose targeted optimization suggestions, with the purpose of providing a reference for improving medical education quality and cultivating outstanding doctors.Methods:In each of the six administrative divisions of China, a key university and a general university were randomly selected as research objects. Two researchers with teaching experience conducted a search on the official websites of these universities, using "artificial intelligence" as the keyword. They retrieved publicly available information from January 1, 2020 to December 18, 2024, and screened for the content related to medical teaching. The data of these universities were organized and summarized based on five categories: courses, training, teaching platforms, conferences, and lectures.Results:After a series of searches, screenings, and summaries, the researchers identified a total of 58 AI-related projects applied in medical education across the five areas of courses, training, teaching platforms, conferences, and lectures. Of these, 34 projects came from six key universities, and 24 projects were from six general universities. Key universities have demonstrated the advantages in multidisciplinary integration, technology-driven approaches, and international perspectives through systematic curriculum design (e.g., multi-level AI course at Zhejiang University), intelligent teaching assistant tools (e.g., "Brainiac Buddy" at Peking University), and international visiting programs (e.g., AI Summer Visting Program at Zhejiang University). General universities implemented practices such as knowledge graphs, 5G smart platforms, and virtual simulation courses (e.g., "medical image processing" course at Southwest Medical University), achieving multi-level capability enhancement from basic medical education to health management skill education, as well as significant outcomes in "health-centered" and "education model innovation".Conclusions:AI-powered medical education has shown great innovation potential in Chinese universities, with unique development characteristics at different universities.
4.Farrerol relaxes isolated pulmonary arteries in C57BL/6J mice by activating Kv channel
Keyu ZHANG ; Xiaomin HOU ; Jiajia ZOU ; Guojiao RAO ; Xuelu JIANG ; Lin DONG ; Yiwei SHI ; Xiaojiang QIN
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2025;33(3):202-208
Aim To study the diastolic effect and mechanism of farrerol on isolated pulmonary arteries of C57BL/6J mice.Methods After anesthesia,mouse lung tissue was quickly removed and placed into the 4 ℃ K-H buffer,pulmonary arteries were isolated under the microscope and cut into 2 mm long vascular rings for spare use.(1)The effect of farrerol on the resting tension of isolated mouse pulmonary arteries:in the resting state,the active mouse pul-monary artery rings were treated with different concentrations of farrerol(10-6,3×10-6,10-5,3×10-5 and 10-4 mol/L).(2)Farrerol relaxed mouse pulmonary artery experiment:pulmonary arteries were contracted using phenylephrine(PE,1 μmol/L)or KCl(60 mmol/L),and when the contraction reached the platform,different concentrations of farrerol(10-6,3×10-6,10-5,3×10-5 and 10-4 mol/L)was added.(3)Farrerol inhibited pulmonary artery contraction experi-ment:under conditions with or without the addition of farrerol,pulmonary arteries were contracted using different concen-trations of PE(10-9,3×10-9,10-8,3 × 10-8,10-7,3×10-7 and 10-6 mol/L)or KCl(20,30,40,60,80 and 120 mmol/L),and the pulmonary artery muscle tension was recorded.(4)Calcium free and recalcification experiments:under conditions with or without the addition of farrerol,the changes of isolated mouse pulmonary artery tension were meas-ured in the state of calcium free or recalcification { 2.5 mmol/L[Ca2+]ex }.(5)The relationship between farrerol in-duced relaxation of isolated mouse pulmonary arteries and potassium ion channels:firstly,60 mmol/L KCl solution was used to contract the mouse pulmonary arteries until the platform.Then,3 mmol/L aminopyridine(4-AP),2 mmol/L tet-raethylammonium(TEA),30 μmol/L BaCl2,and 10 μmol/L glibenclamide(Gli)were added and treated for 15 min.Subsequently,the pulmonary arteries were relaxed using a concentration gradient of farrerol.Results Farrerol had no significant effect on the mouse pulmonary arteries in the resting state,but had a concentration-dependent relaxing effect on the mouse pulmonary arteries pre-contracted with PE and KCl.While the pretreatment of 3×10-5 mol/L farrerol could sig-nificantly reduce the maximum contraction of mouse pulmonary arteries induced by PE and KCl(P<0.01),as well as sig-nificantly reduce the contraction of mouse pulmonary arteries induced by KCl under calcium free or recalcification conditions(P<0.01).Addition of the voltage-dependent potassium ion channel blocker 4-AP significantly reduced the maximum diastolic rate of mouse pulmonary arteries induced by farrerol(P<0.01),while addition of the high conductivity calcium activated potassium ion channel blocker TEA,inward rectifying potassium ion channel blocker BaCl2,or ATP sensitive po-tassium ion channel blocker Gli had no significant effect on the vasodilation effect of farrerol(P>0.05).Conclusion Farrerol has a relaxing effect on isolated mouse pulmonary arteries,and its mechanism may be related to open voltage-de-pendent potassium ion channels.
5.Research on the current status of artificial intelligence empowering higher medical education
Lei FENG ; Haoze ZHOU ; Jiajia HOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(8):1022-1031
Objective:The New Medicine is an emerging field of medicine that integrates traditional medicine with artificial intelligence (AI) and big data. Under the background of New Medicine, this study aims to explore the application of AI in medical higher education, investigate the development status of universities in this field, and propose targeted optimization suggestions, with the purpose of providing a reference for improving medical education quality and cultivating outstanding doctors.Methods:In each of the six administrative divisions of China, a key university and a general university were randomly selected as research objects. Two researchers with teaching experience conducted a search on the official websites of these universities, using "artificial intelligence" as the keyword. They retrieved publicly available information from January 1, 2020 to December 18, 2024, and screened for the content related to medical teaching. The data of these universities were organized and summarized based on five categories: courses, training, teaching platforms, conferences, and lectures.Results:After a series of searches, screenings, and summaries, the researchers identified a total of 58 AI-related projects applied in medical education across the five areas of courses, training, teaching platforms, conferences, and lectures. Of these, 34 projects came from six key universities, and 24 projects were from six general universities. Key universities have demonstrated the advantages in multidisciplinary integration, technology-driven approaches, and international perspectives through systematic curriculum design (e.g., multi-level AI course at Zhejiang University), intelligent teaching assistant tools (e.g., "Brainiac Buddy" at Peking University), and international visiting programs (e.g., AI Summer Visting Program at Zhejiang University). General universities implemented practices such as knowledge graphs, 5G smart platforms, and virtual simulation courses (e.g., "medical image processing" course at Southwest Medical University), achieving multi-level capability enhancement from basic medical education to health management skill education, as well as significant outcomes in "health-centered" and "education model innovation".Conclusions:AI-powered medical education has shown great innovation potential in Chinese universities, with unique development characteristics at different universities.
6.Application of the modified scaffolds of autologous bilateral auricular concha cartilage in rhinoplasty
Haitao JIN ; Jiajia LI ; Daiming LIU ; Yujie HOU ; Yi LIU ; Yi TIAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2024;30(6):565-570
Objective:To investigate the effectiveness of autologous bilateral auricular concha cartilage-modified scaffolds in rhinoplasty.Methods:Retrospectively, 219 patients aged (28.7±5.5) years, 8 males and 211 females, who underwent rhinoplasty at the An Beili Medical Beauty Clinic in Shimen County, Changde City, Hunan Province, from January 2020 to January 2022, were included. Every patient consented to apply modified scaffolds of autologous bilateral auricular concha cartilage for rhinoplasty; 157 received primary rhinoplasty and 62 underwent secondary rhinoplasty repair. To construct the nasal tip morphology, bilateral auricular concha cartilage was excised, symmetrically divided and aligned sutures to form nasal columellar support grafts and anti-tip rotation grafts. Thermoplastic splints and tape were used to fix the dorsum of the nose, and tumescent sponges to fill the nasal cavity. Prophylactic antibiotics were routinely administered after surgery for 48 hours, and depending on how well the wound healed, the stitches were taken out 8 to 10 days later.Results:A local infiltration anesthetic was used throughout the procedure on all 219 patients. The majority of patients had a willow-shaped prosthesis constructed for the dorsum of their noses. A total of 145 patients had silicone prostheses, and 74 patients had expanded polytetrafluoroethylene prostheses. The mean operating duration was (72.92±13.26) minutes. Within 8 to 10 days after surgery, all patients had their sutures taken out, the surgical incisions healed properly, and all 219 patients were satisfied with their nasal appearance in the immediate postoperative period. The nasal tip height was elevated by an average of (4.7±0.5) mm, and the nasal length was extended by an average of (5.7±0.6) mm over the mean follow-up of (14±2) months. Among 219 patients, 96.8% (212/219) of the patients expressed satisfaction with the form of their noses. The postoperative nasal shape, with its naturally elevated nasal dorsum, rounded tip profile, and pronounced tip-defining point, complied with the natural aesthetic criteria. Three patients experienced a chronic nasal infection following surgery, while the remaining four experienced postoperative tip-down rotation.Conclusions:Using bilateral auricular concha cartilage, the tip cartilage modified scaffolding provides a better nasal appearance and tip mobility after rhinoplasty for the patients.
7.Impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on placental glucose transporters
Qi SONG ; Zhixin DU ; Liping YANG ; Junlin HOU ; Jiajia ZHAO ; Yongye WU ; Yaohui WANG ; Xiaolin LI
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2024;32(7):828-835
Objective To investigate the effect of fear-induced stress during pregnancy on the expression of glucose transporters(GLUT)in the placenta,providing evidence for the theory of fetal damage caused by fear-induced stress during pregnancy.Methods Twenty pregnant Wistar rats were randomly divided into a control group and a model group of 10 rats each.In the model group,a fear-induced stress model was established using the modified bystander electroshock method for 20 days.After the experiment,the number of offspring and the weights of the placenta and fetal rats were measured,and the placental efficiency was calculated.Transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the morphological changes of placental cells.Bioinformatics analysis was performed to screen for differential genes in placentas affected by pregnancy stress-phobia,and gene set enrichment analysis was performed.Protein immunoblotting(Western Blot),Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(Real-time PCR),and immunohistochemistry were used to detect the expression levels of GLUT1,GLUT3,GLUT6,and GLUT7 proteins and genes.Results The placental efficiency was significantly reduced in the model group compared with that in the control group.The result of transmission electron microscopy in the model group showed that the placental microvilli were sparse and short and that the mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum were swollen.Gene set enrichment analysis revealed that placental genes were significantly enriched in cellular glucose homeostasis in the model group compared with those in the control group.The result of Western Blot,Real-time PCR,and immunohistochemistry indicated a decrease in both the protein and gene expression levels of GLUT1,GLUT6,and GLUT7 in the placenta of pregnant rats.Conclusions Prenatal exposure to fear-induced stress may lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes.These adverse outcomes are potentially associated with reduced levels of three key GLUTs in the placenta:GLUT1,GLUT6,and GLUT7.
8.Effects and mechanism of five-element music on social behavior of offspring of stress-injured pregnant mice
Yongye WU ; Liping YANG ; Zhenqiang ZHANG ; Jiajia ZHAO ; Qi SONG ; Junlin HOU ; Yaohui WANG ; Xiaolin LI ; Xutao GUAN
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(4):28-34
Objective To investigate the effects and mechanisms of five-element music on the social behavior of the children of mothers with fear stress during pregnancy and provide a basis for the early prevention and treatment of clinical fetogenic affective disorders.Methods Forty-five pregnant mice were randomly divided into three groups:a control group,model group,and five-element music group.The model and five-element music group models were established using the bystander electric shock method.Additionally,the five-element music group was exposed to Palace Tune five-element music daily from 17:00 to 19:00 during pregnancy.On the 19th day of pregnancy,ELISA was employed to assess the levels of adrenocorticotropin(ACTH)and cortisol(CORT)in the serum of pregnant mice in each group for modeling evaluation.The offspring were subsequently grouped with their mother and underwent an 8-week-old three-box social experiment to observe their social behavior.We used the immunofluorescence double-labeling method to detect glutamatergic neuron activity in the medial prefrontal cortex(mPFC)of the offspring.High-performance liquid chromatography was employed to measure the total glutamate(Glu)content in the mPFC,while Gorky staining was used to observe changes in the dendritic spines of mPFC neurons in the offspring.Results Compared to those in the blank group,pregnant mice in the model group exhibited a significant increase in the levels of ACTH and CORT in their serum,and there was a significant decrease in the social interaction time and social novelty preference index of their offspring.There was also a significant decrease in glutamate neuron activity,glutamate content,and neuronal dendritic spine density.In contrast,compared with those in the model group,pregnant mice in the five-element music group demonstrated a reduction in the levels of ACTH and CORT in the serum,and there were improvements in the social behavior,glutamate neuron activity,glutamate content,and condition of neuronal dendritic spines in the offspring.Conclusions Intervention with five-element music effectively ameliorated the offspring's social behavior disorder result ing from prenatal fear stress;the mechanism was potentially linked to enhanced glutamate neuron activity in the mPFC region.
9.Safety of high-carbohydrate fluid diet 2 h versus overnight fasting before non-emergency endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A single-blind, multicenter, randomized controlled trial
Wenbo MENG ; W. Joseph LEUNG ; Zhenyu WANG ; Qiyong LI ; Leida ZHANG ; Kai ZHANG ; Xuefeng WANG ; Meng WANG ; Qi WANG ; Yingmei SHAO ; Jijun ZHANG ; Ping YUE ; Lei ZHANG ; Kexiang ZHU ; Xiaoliang ZHU ; Hui ZHANG ; Senlin HOU ; Kailin CAI ; Hao SUN ; Ping XUE ; Wei LIU ; Haiping WANG ; Li ZHANG ; Songming DING ; Zhiqing YANG ; Ming ZHANG ; Hao WENG ; Qingyuan WU ; Bendong CHEN ; Tiemin JIANG ; Yingkai WANG ; Lichao ZHANG ; Ke WU ; Xue YANG ; Zilong WEN ; Chun LIU ; Long MIAO ; Zhengfeng WANG ; Jiajia LI ; Xiaowen YAN ; Fangzhao WANG ; Lingen ZHANG ; Mingzhen BAI ; Ningning MI ; Xianzhuo ZHANG ; Wence ZHOU ; Jinqiu YUAN ; Azumi SUZUKI ; Kiyohito TANAKA ; Jiankang LIU ; Ula NUR ; Elisabete WEIDERPASS ; Xun LI
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(12):1437-1446
Background::Although overnight fasting is recommended prior to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), the benefits and safety of high-carbohydrate fluid diet (CFD) intake 2 h before ERCP remain unclear. This study aimed to analyze whether high-CFD intake 2 h before ERCP can be safe and accelerate patients’ recovery.Methods::This prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial involved 15 tertiary ERCP centers. A total of 1330 patients were randomized into CFD group ( n = 665) and fasting group ( n = 665). The CFD group received 400 mL of maltodextrin orally 2 h before ERCP, while the control group abstained from food/water overnight (>6 h) before ERCP. All ERCP procedures were performed using deep sedation with intravenous propofol. The investigators were blinded but not the patients. The primary outcomes included postoperative fatigue and abdominal pain score, and the secondary outcomes included complications and changes in metabolic indicators. The outcomes were analyzed according to a modified intention-to-treat principle. Results::The post-ERCP fatigue scores were significantly lower at 4 h (4.1 ± 2.6 vs. 4.8 ± 2.8, t = 4.23, P <0.001) and 20 h (2.4 ± 2.1 vs. 3.4 ± 2.4, t= 7.94, P <0.001) in the CFD group, with least-squares mean differences of 0.48 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.26–0.71, P <0.001) and 0.76 (95% CI: 0.57–0.95, P <0.001), respectively. The 4-h pain scores (2.1 ± 1.7 vs. 2.2 ± 1.7, t = 2.60, P = 0.009, with a least-squares mean difference of 0.21 [95% CI: 0.05–0.37]) and positive urine ketone levels (7.7% [39/509] vs. 15.4% [82/533], χ2 = 15.13, P <0.001) were lower in the CFD group. The CFD group had significantly less cholangitis (2.1% [13/634] vs. 4.0% [26/658], χ2 = 3.99, P = 0.046) but not pancreatitis (5.5% [35/634] vs. 6.5% [43/658], χ2 = 0.59, P = 0.444). Subgroup analysis revealed that CFD reduced the incidence of complications in patients with native papilla (odds ratio [OR]: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.39–0.95, P = 0.028) in the multivariable models. Conclusion::Ingesting 400 mL of CFD 2 h before ERCP is safe, with a reduction in post-ERCP fatigue, abdominal pain, and cholangitis during recovery.Trail Registration::ClinicalTrials.gov, No. NCT03075280.
10.Relationship between anxiety sensitivity and psychological stress before parachuting training among parachuting trainees:mediating role of resilience
Tianya HOU ; Zhiyuan LIU ; Wei DONG ; Jiajia TU ; Wenxi DENG ; Jiajun TONG
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2024;45(11):1455-1459
Objective To explore the relationship between anxiety sensitivity and psychological stress before parachuting training among parachuting trainees and the mediating role of resilience between them.Methods Anxiety sensitivity index scale(version 3),resilience scale,psychological stress self-evaluation test and self-compiled general information questionnaire were employed for 258 parachuting trainees before training.Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlations among anxiety sensitivity,resilience and psychological stress.A multiple linear regression analysis was conducted with anxiety sensitivity and resilience as independent variables and psychological stress as dependent variable to explore the relationships among these 3 factors.The mediating effect of resilience on the relationship between anxiety sensitivity and psychological stress was examined using the Hayes Process macro program and bias corrected non-parametric percentile Bootstrap method.Results Before parachuting training,the prevalence of psychological stress among parachuting trainees was 5.0%(13/258).The correlations between anxiety sensitivity,resilience and psychological stress were significant(all P<0.01).Anxiety sensitivity was positively associated with psychological stress among parachuting trainees(b=0.412,t=7.062,P<0.01),while resilience was negatively associated with psychological stress(b=-0.187,t=-3.722,P<0.01).Anxiety sensitivity and resilience were found to explain 31.4%of the total variance.Resilience partially mediated the effect of anxiety sensitivity on psychological stress,accounting for 20.48%of the total effect.Conclusion Parachuting trainees are at a relatively low stress level,with good psychological adaptation.Resilience plays a partial mediating role in the association between anxiety sensitivity and psychological stress.More attention should be paid to parachuting trainees with high anxiety sensitivity,enhancing their resilience,and reducing psychological stress before parachuting training.

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