1.Key Ligand-receptor Axes Between CD8+ T Cells and Activated Hepatic Stellate Cells in Portal Vein Tumor Thrombus Drive Stromal Activation and T-cell Reprogramming
Chunyu YANG ; Yidan QIAO ; Zhangyue SUN ; Jiajia WANG ; Jinhui CUI ; Jie CHEN
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2026;47(3):482-495
ObjectiveTo identify key ligand-receptor axes that may improve immunotherapeutic strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT). MethodsSingle-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data from normal tissues (Norm) and PVTT cells were downloaded from the gene expression omnibus (GEO) database, integrated, and annotated. CellChat was used to infer intercellular communication and compare pathway activities to screen significantly differential candidate ligand-receptor axes. Multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF) was then performed to evaluate the spatial distribution of signals related to candidate axes at the tissue level. The expression of key ligands and receptors was validated by qPCR and flow cytometry in peripheral blood-derived CD8+ T cells and the human hepatic stellate cell line LX-2. Functional effects were further assessed in vitro using recombinant proteins and antagonists or neutralizing blockers. ResultsThe analysis revealed strong bidirectional communication between CD8+ T cells and activated hepatic stellate cells (aHSCs) in PVTT. The SPP1-CD44 axis was the most prominent in the direction from CD8+ T cells to aHSCs, whereas the MIF-(CD74+ CD44) axis was strongly supported in the opposite direction. These axes were consistently supported by bioinformatic screening, tissue spatial analysis, and cellular or functional validation. ConclusionThe SPP1-CD44 and the MIF-(CD74+ CD44) axes may collectively shape the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (ITME) of PVTT through stromal activation and T-cell functional reprogramming, suggesting potential targets for improving immunotherapeutic responsiveness in patients with PVTT.
2.Related factors and collaborative action framework of multi-disease co-prevention in children and adolescents
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(9):1364-1368
Abstract
The cooccurrence of multi disease among children and adolescents has become increasingly prominent, necessitating a shift from "single disease separate treatment" to "multi disease co prevention". Focusing on four common health problems in children and adolescents, namely, myopia, depression, overweight/obesity, and spinal abnormalities, the paper systematically reviews the association between four categories of factors, society, environment, family, and individual behavior, and the co occurrence of the aforementioned health problems. The findings indicate that particulate matter 2.5 exposure, light at night, physical inactivity, excessive screen time, and unhealthy diet constitute the primary cross dimensional risk network. Based on these findings, the paper proposes a collaborative action framework involving family, school, and society, emphasizing systematic strategies ranging from upstream environmental governance to downstream behavioral intervention, so as to provide evidence for the practice and policy making of multi disease co-prevention in children and adolescents.
3.Association between mental health and muscle strength among Chinese adolescents aged 13-18
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(9):1232-1236
Objective:
To explore the association between mental health and muscle strength among Chinese adolescents aged 13- 18, providing a theoretical foundation and intervention strategies for mental health promotion.
Methods:
Data were obtained from the 2019 Chinese National Survey on Students Constitution and Health, including 98 631 Chinese adolescents aged 13- 18. Psychological distress was assessed by using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), and mental well being was measured with the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well being Scale (WEMWBS). Based on the gender and age specific Z scores of various test items [grip strength, standing long jump, pull ups (for males), and sit ups (for females)], muscle strength index (MSI) was constructed to evaluate the comprehensive level of muscle strength in adolescents. According to the Dual factor Model (DFM) of mental health, participants were categorized into four groups:troubled, symptomatic but content, vulnerable, and complete mental health. Gender differences were analyzed by using Chi-square tests, trends were tested with Cochran-Armitage tests, and multinomial Logistic regression models were applied to assess associations between muscle strength and mental health among adolescents.
Results:
In 2019, 37.4% of Chinese adolescents aged 13-18 were reported of high mental distress, and 59.9% were reported of low mental well being. Boys had significantly lower rates of high mental distress (35.3%) and low mental well being (55.6%) compared to girls (39.4%, 64.3%), and the differences were of statistical significance ( χ 2=176.13, 780.42, both P <0.05). In 2019, the rate of complete mental health among adolescents showed a downward trend with increasing age ( χ 2 trend = 258.47) and a gradual upward trend with increasing muscle strength levels ( χ 2 trend =123.14),and both boys and girls exhibited similar trends ( χ 2 trend =103.83, 168.46; 57.00 , 67.34) (all P <0.05). The results of the unordered multiclass Logistic regression model showed that after controlling for confounding factors such as age and gender, when the completely pathological group as a reference, for every 1 unit increase in MSI in adolescents, the likelihood of being in a completely mental health state increased by 29% ( OR = 1.29); for every unit increase in the Z-score for pull ups, the likelihood of being in a completely mental health state increased by 6% ( OR =1.06) among boys; for every 1 unit increase in sit up Z score, the likelihood of being in a completely mental health state increased by 19% ( OR =1.19) among girls (all P <0.05).
Conclusions
The mental health status of Chinese adolescents is not good enough. Muscle strength is positively associated with mental health.
4.Evolution and development of mental health policies for children and adolescents in China
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(9):1246-1251
Objective:
To systematically review the development and changes in mental health policies within the National Outline for Children s Development in China from 1992 to 2030, providing a reference basis for future formulation of mental health policies among children and adolescent in China.
Methods:
Based on the four editions of the National Outline for Children s Development in China across different periods from 1992 to 2030, word frequency analysis was used to reveal shifts in policy priorities, and an internationally recognized framework for adolescent health policy analysis was applied to conduct a textual review.
Results:
Word frequency analysis revealed that the term "psychological" appeared 6 times in the National Outline for Children s Development in China (2001-2010) but increased to 20 times in the National Outline for Children s Development in China (2021-2030) (abbreviated as the National Outline of 2021), while the term "health" rose from 4 times in the National Outline for Children s Development Plan in China in the 1990s to 68 times in the National Outline of 2021. The scope of mental health policy interventions expanded to encompass five key areas:health, safety, education, welfare and legal protection. Textual analysis highlighted that the policies of the National Outline for Children s Development in China were demand driven, prioritized vulnerable groups and continuously broadened their coverage, emphasizing sustainability and appropriateness, and monitoring/evaluation mechanisms. By 2023, 42.3% of primary schools and 64.8% of secondary schools employed full time mental health education teachers. However, the National Outline for Children s Development in China lacked direct evidence of children and adolescents participation in policy formulation, and publicly available mental health data disaggregated by age and gender remained limited.
Conclusion
Mental health policies of children and adolescents in China have evolved from nonexistence to gradual refinement, yet institutionalized channels for youth involvement in policy development and evaluation remain insufficient, and transparency in age and gender specific mental health data needs improvement.
5.Modeling of pigs abdominal intestinal firearm penetration injuries in a cold high-altitude environment
Jinquan QU ; Xinyue YANG ; Jiajia LI ; Jiu SUN ; Feixing LIANG ; SELIMU·Xirennayi ; Yan WANG ; Jiangwei LIU
Military Medical Sciences 2025;49(6):407-412
Objective To establish a stable and reproducible animal model of abdominal intestinal firearm penetrating injury in a cold high-altitude environment.Methods Twenty landrace pigs were randomly and equally assigned to a low-altitude normal temperature(LN)group and a high-altitude cold(HC)group.The HC group was placed in a cold environment at high altitudes,and the LN group was placed in a normal-temperature environment at low altitudes.They were raised for 48 hours respectively.After anesthesia,they were suspended on the shooting range,and the right lower abdomen of the experimental pigs was shot with a gun.After injury,they were simply bandaged and transported back to the laboratory for observation in the normal temperature environment of the low altitudes.The vital signs and injuries at 0,2,4,8,12 and 24 h and 24 h survival rates of experimental pigs were compared.Laparotomy was immediately performed on the dead pigs and the experimental pigs still alive at 24 h to explore the injuries and observe the pathology of the small intestine and colon.Results The 24 h survival rate of the HC group was 70%,with no statistically significant difference compared to the LN group's 90%(P>0.05).After the injury,the body temperature of both groups gradually increased.The body temperature of the HC group was significantly higher than the LN group at 0,2,4 and 8 h time points(P<0.001),and the LN group exceeded the HC group at 24 h(P<0.05).Both groups showed an initial increase followed by a decrease in heart rate,with the HC group significantly higher than the LN group only at 0 h(P<0.01),and no statistically significant differences were observed at other time points(P>0.05).Both groups showed an early increase and later decrease in respiratory rate,with the HC group higher than the LN group at 0,4,8,12 and 24 h(P<0.05 or P<0.001).There was no statistically significant difference(P>0.05)between the HC group and the LN group in small intestine rupture,small intestine contusion,mesenteric injury,colon rupture and wound diameter.The pathology of the small intestine and colon in the HC group showed extensive necrosis and shedding of the mucosa layer,severe congestion and edema of the submucosa,and extensive lymphocyte infiltration.The LN group also showed similar symptoms but to a lesser extent.Conclusion This study established a pig model of abdominal firearm intestinal perforation injury in a cold environment at high-altitudes.The model has strong operability and stable damage,which can provide a reference for subsequent research.
6.Application of Thyroid Function Indicators Combined with Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound and Carotid Ultrasound in the Assessment of Vascular Stenosis in Atherosclerotic Cerebral Infarction
Jiajia XUE ; Xiaoxiao WANG ; Xu WANG ; Yuanyuan SUN ; Honglu ZHU
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(3):103-109
Objective To explore the evaluation value of thyroid function indicators[thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH),free thyroxine(FT4),free triiodothyronine(FT3)]combined with transcranial Doppler ultrasound(TCD)and carotid ultrasound in the assessment of vascular stenosis in atherosclerotic cerebral infarction(ASCI),providing a reference for clinical targeted treatment.Methods A total of 182 patients with ASCI admitted to Handan Frist Hospital from October 2021 to September 2023 were selected and all of them underwent TCD,carotid artery ultrasound and thyroid function examination.Digital subtraction angiography was used as the gold standard to analyze the evaluation effect of TCD and carotid artery ultrasound combined with TSH,FT4 and FT3 in vascular stenosis of ASCI.Results Among the 182 patients with ASCI,DSA confirmed 64 cases(35.16%)with mild internal carotid artery stenosis,69 cases(37.91%)with moderate stenosis,29 cases(15.93%)with severe stenosis,and 20 cases(10.99%)with complete occlusion.There was no statistically significant difference in clinical data among groups with different degrees of vascular stenosis(P>0.05).The peak systolic velocity(PSV)and end-diastolic volume(EDV)of the internal carotid artery in different groups with different degrees of vascular stenosis showed an increasing trend with the severity of vascular stenosis,while the pulse index(PI),resistance index(RI),and diameter(D)showed a decreasing trend(P<0.05).In different groups with different degrees of vascular stenosis,TSH and FT4 levels increased with the severity of stenosis,while FT3 levels decreased(P<0.05).TSH and FT4 were positively correlated with the degree of vascular stenosis,while FT3 was negatively correlated(P<0.05).TSH and FT4 were positively correlated with PSV and EDV,and negatively correlated with RI,PI,and D.FT3 was positively correlated with RI,PI,and D,and negatively correlated with PSV and EDV(P<0.05).The combined evaluation of RI,PI,D,PSV,EDV,TSH,FT4,and FT3 yielded the highest area under the curve(AUC)value of 0.941 for assessing ASCI vascular stenosis(P<0.05).Conclusion The combination of TCD,carotid ultrasound,and thyroid function tests have high value in the assessment of ASCI vascular stenosis.The joint evaluation of RI,PI,D,PSV,EDV,TSH,FT4 and FT3 is beneficial for diagnosing different degrees of vascular stenosis,providing a reference for clinical treatment.r clinical treatment.
7.Clinical efficacy of cranial electrotherapy stimulation in chronic insomnia : a research study
Jiajia Jiao ; Jialu Li ; Xixi Sun ; Yunfei Yin ; Chengjuan Xie
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(11):2144-2153
Objective:
To investigate the effects of cranial electrotherapy stimulation(CES) with varying parameter configurations on sleep quality in patients diagnosed with chronic insomnia disorder.
Methods:
Seventy-two participants meeting diagnostic criteria for chronic insomnia disorder were randomly allocated to a four-arm parallel study design.The intervention protocol comprised:Group 1(G1) received CES at 0.5 Hz,300 μA;Group 2(G2) underwent CES treatment at 1.5 Hz,300 μA;Group 3(G3) administered 100 Hz,300 μA stimulation;and Group4(G4) received sham stimulation with identical device placement but no current delivery.Primary outcomes were quantified through polysomnography(PSG) recordings conducted at baseline and post-intervention,whereas secondary outcomes were assessed via standardized sleep questionnaires including the Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI) and Insomnia Severity Index(ISI).
Results:
Following a 10-day intervention protocol,significant clinical improvements were observed across all active treatment groups(G1-G3) as evidenced by reductions in PSQI.Insomnia severity index(ISI) scores quantitative polysomnographic analysis revealed that both G2(1.5 Hz) and G3(100 Hz) cohorts demonstrated statistically significant enhancements in Flinders Fatigue Scale(FFS) scores,total sleep time(TST),and sleep efficiency(SE),accompanied by reduced sleep onset latency(SOL) compared to baseline measurements.However,no statistically significant differences were detected between the G2 and G3 intervention arms across all measured parameters.CES exerted no significant effect on sleep architecture.
Conclusion
CES can effectively improve the sleep of patients with chronic insomnia.Within a certain range,a higher frequency of CES leads to better sleep improvement effects.
8.Incidence and Mortality of Gastric Cancer in Hefei City of Anhui Province in 2020 and the Trend from 2013 to 2020
Jiajia LI ; Xiaopeng ZHANG ; Junqing ZHANG ; Feng SUN
China Cancer 2025;34(6):464-470
[Purpose]To analyze the incidence and mortality of gastric cancer in Hefei City of Anhui Province in 2020 and the trend from 2013 to 2020.[Methods]The incidence and mortality data of gastric cancer in Hefei City from 2013 to 2020 were collected from sofeware CanReg4.The incidence(mortality)rate,age-standardized incidence(mortality)rate by Chinese standard popula-tion and world standard population(ASIRC/ASIRW,ASMRC/ASMRW),age-specific incidence(mortality)rate and average annual percentage change(AAPC)of the incidence(mortality)rate were calculated.[Results]In 2020,the crude incidence rate of gastric cancer in Hefei was 47.14/105,the ASIRC was 27.10/105,the ASIRW was 26.78/105,ranking the second in all cancer types.The crude mortality rate of gastric cancer was 41.12/105,the ASMRC was 21.64/105,the ASMRW was 21.25/105,ranking the second in all cancer types.The incidence rate and mortality rate of gastric cancer increased with age,and reached the peak in the age group of 80~84 years old.The incidence rate and mortality rate of men were higher than those of women,and rates in rural areas were higher than those in urban areas.The ASIRC and ASMRC of gastric cancer showed downward trends from 2013 to 2020 in Hefei(AAPC were-7.19%and-4.71%,both P<0.05).[Conclusion]The ASIRC and ASMRC of gastric cancer show downward trends from 2013 to 2020 in Hefei,but are still higher than the average level in China,so the prevention and control work should be fur-ther strengthened.
9.HDAC6 plays an immuneprotective role against Chlamydia muridarum respiratory infection by inhibiting specific CD4 + Th2 response
Lu TAN ; Jinxi YU ; Yuqing TUO ; Shuaini YANG ; Ruoyuan SUN ; Jiajia ZENG ; Hong ZHANG ; Hong BAI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2025;45(5):366-372
Objective:To investigate the mechanism by which histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) exerts immune protective effects in Chlamydia trachomatis respiratory tract infection. Methods:Wild-type (WT) C57BL/6 mice and HDAC6 gene knockout (HDAC6 -/-) mice were used to establish mouse models of Chlamydia muridarum ( Cm) respiratory infection by nasal inhalation of Cm. qPCR and Western blot were used to detect the relative expression of HDAC6 in lung tissues of WT mice after Cm infection. Intracellular factor staining was used to detect the percentages and absolute numbers of CD4 + T cell subsets (Th1, Th17 and Th2 cells)in mouse lung tissues after infection. The levels of IL-4 in spleen cell culture supernatants were measured by ELISA. One-way or two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for statistical analysis. Results:Cm respiratory tract infection significantly promoted the expression of HDAC6 at both mRNA and protein levels in lung tissues of WT mice ( P<0.001). HDAC6 -/- mice lost more weight than WT mice and took longer to recover to the normal level. Chlamydia load ( P<0.001 and P<0.05) and pathological damage ( P<0.05 and P<0.000 1) in lung tissues were more serious in HDAC6 -/- mice than in WT mice at 7 and 14 d after infection. Neither the percentage nor the absolute number of Th1 (CD4 + IFN-γ + T) and Th17 (CD4 + IL-17 + T) cells showed significant differences between WT and HDAC6 -/- mice, while the percentage and absolute number of Th2 (CD4 + IL-4 + T) cells increased in HDAC6 -/- mice ( P<0.05 and P<0.01). Moreover, in HDAC6 -/- mice, the expression of IL-4 mRNA increased ( P<0.000 1) and the level of IL-4 in the splenic cell culture supernatants increased ( P<0.01). Conclusions:HDAC6 plays an immune protective role in Cm infection. It can reduce the susceptibility of host to Cm respiratory tract infection and alleviates the pathological damage in lung tissues by inhibiting the immune response of Th2 cells.
10.The correlation between weekend moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and weekday sedentary behavior and the risk of frailty in older adults using wearable device monitoring
Guanzhou CHEN ; Yan WANG ; Hexin LI ; Zechen ZHOU ; Boyang YU ; Peiying LV ; Jiajia HU ; Jiangyu GUO ; Peifeng PAN ; Gaoping REN ; Ruiyue YANG ; Liang SUN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2025;44(5):658-663
Objective:To explore the correlation between weekend moderate-to-vigorous physical activity(MVPA), weekday sedentary behavior(SB)and the risk of frailty in the elderly population monitored by wearable devices, and to provide a scientific basis for lifestyle interventions for frailty in the elderly.Methods:This study was based on the data of the UK Biobank from 2013 to 2015.A cross-sectional study design was adopted, and 33, 212 elderly people aged 60 and above with complete physical activity monitoring data were selected.The Frailty Index(FI)constructed by the deficit accumulation method was used to assess the frailty status.The correlation between the combined effect of weekday SB and weekend MVPA and the frailty status was analyzed, and the differences between genders were explored.Results:There were significant differences in physical activity indicators among the elderly with different frailty statuses.As the degree of frailty increased, the MVPA-related indicators showed a downward trend, while the weekday SB time gradually increased.There were sex differences in physical activity patterns and frailties.Compared with women, men had longer SB time on weekdays, lower metabolic equivalent of weekly MVPA consumption, and higher MVPA time on weekends, but the frailties index of women was slightly higher than that of men.After adjusting for confounding factors, the frailty risks for men and women in the subgroup with the lowest weekday SB and the highest weekend MVPA duration decreased by 46.9% and 59.8%, respectively( P<0.001)when compared to the highest-risk group. Conclusions:Based on the monitoring data from wearable devices, elderly individuals who reduced their SB time during weekdays and increased their MVPA time on weekends were associated with a lower risk of frailty, especially among women; which providing a new perspective for lifestyle-based intervention strategies for frailty among the elderly.


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