1.Research advances in the disease burden of viral hepatitis in China
Jian LI ; Fuzhen WANG ; Zhongdan CHEN ; Jinlei QI ; Ailing WANG ; Fanghui ZHAO ; Yuanyuan KONG ; Jing SUN ; Jiaqi KANG ; Zundong YIN ; Zhongfu LIU ; Jidong JIA ; Yu WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(2):221-227
Over the past three decades, China has made significant progress in the prevention and control of viral hepatitis, and the incidence rates of new-onset pediatric hepatitis B virus infections and acute viral hepatitis in the population have reduced to a relatively low level; however, there is still a heavy disease burden of chronic viral hepatitis in China, which severely affects the health status of the population. This study systematically summarizes the achievements of viral hepatitis prevention and control in China, analyzes existing problems and challenges, and proposes comprehensive prevention and control strategies and measures to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat based on the national conditions of China, in order to provide a reference for related departments in China on how to achieve the action targets for eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
2.Application of the new "D 3-teaching" mode in enhancing ophthalmic surgery skills
Yinhui YU ; Yue QIAO ; Qi YANG ; Jian MA
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(11):1561-1566
Objective:To explore and evaluate the effectiveness of the new "D 3-teaching" mode in surgical training for ophthalmology standardized residency training. Methods:A total of 40 residents at the Eye Center of The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine who participated in the standardized residency training program in Zhejiang Province from September 2020 to June 2024 were selected as the "D 3-teaching" group. This group received an innovative surgical training mode integrating digital resources, three-dimensional teaching, and dry lab simulation. Moreover, another 42 residents who had completed the standardized training program in the 2018 and 2019 were selected as the traditional teaching group. This group received traditional teaching methods involving theoretical lectures, text- and image-based teaching, and video demonstrations. The effectiveness of both teaching modes was assessed by comparing the pass rates of examinations, ICO-OSCAR skill mastery rates, learning periods, and satisfaction survey. Results:After training, there was no significant difference in the pass rates between the two groups. However, the skill mastery rate in the "D 3-teaching" group was significantly higher than that of the traditional teaching group (28/40, 70.00% vs. 15/42, 35.71%, χ2=9.66, P=0.002). Additionally, the learning period in the "D 3-teaching" group was significantly shorter than that of the traditional teaching group [(13.14±5.91) months vs. (21.33±7.73) months, t=3.88, P<0.001]. Furthermore, the scores for satisfaction with all teaching parameters in the "D 3-teaching" group were significantly higher than those in the traditional teaching group. Conclusions:The "D 3-teaching" mode is an innovative surgical teaching method in ophthalmology standardized residency training that significantly improves trainees' skill acquisition, enhances training outcomes, shortens the learning period, and has received high recognition from trainees. This mode is worthy of wider application and promotion.
3.Study on mechanism of Vaccarin improving EMT in renal fibrosis model mice through regulating STAT3
Meng-jiao CUI ; Qi-ming XU ; Yu CAO ; Ye-nan FAN ; Yi-qing YANG ; Guang-bo GE ; Wen-rui LIU ; Jian-rao LU ; Jing HU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(4):745-752
Aim To investigate the protective effect of Vaccarin(Va)on epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)in renal fibrosis model mice through regulating STAT3,and the underlying mechanism.Methods Left ureter ligation was used to establish a mouse model of unilateral ureteral obstruction(UUO);human kid-ney tubular epithelial(HK2)cells were induced to differentiate by transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)in vitro.HE and Masson staining were used to observe the morphological changes of renal tissue;kits were used to detect the levels of BUN,Cr,IL-1β and IL-7 in mouse serum;CCK-8 was used to detect the effect of Va on the viability of HK2 cells;RT-PCR was used to detect the levels of inflammatory factors in HK2 cells;Western blot was used to detect the expression of STAT3,p-STAT3,E-cadherin,and α-SMA proteins in renal tissue and HK2 cells;to further investigate the regulation of Va on STAT3,JAK/STAT3 pathway acti-vator RO8191 was used to treat TGF-β-induced HK2 cells,and functional loss was detected.Results Va improved the pathological damage in UUO mice,inhibi-ted the levels of BUN,Cr and inflammatory factors;Va inhibited the phosphorylation of STAT3,upregulated E-cadherin,and downregulated α-SMA protein expres-sion;RO8191 counteracted the inhibitory effect of Va on the phosphorylation of STAT3.Conclusions Va inhibits the phosphorylation of STAT3 and the release of inflammatory factors,improves EMT,thus exerting an anti-renal fibrosis effect.
4.Application of the new "D 3-teaching" mode in enhancing ophthalmic surgery skills
Yinhui YU ; Yue QIAO ; Qi YANG ; Jian MA
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(11):1561-1566
Objective:To explore and evaluate the effectiveness of the new "D 3-teaching" mode in surgical training for ophthalmology standardized residency training. Methods:A total of 40 residents at the Eye Center of The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine who participated in the standardized residency training program in Zhejiang Province from September 2020 to June 2024 were selected as the "D 3-teaching" group. This group received an innovative surgical training mode integrating digital resources, three-dimensional teaching, and dry lab simulation. Moreover, another 42 residents who had completed the standardized training program in the 2018 and 2019 were selected as the traditional teaching group. This group received traditional teaching methods involving theoretical lectures, text- and image-based teaching, and video demonstrations. The effectiveness of both teaching modes was assessed by comparing the pass rates of examinations, ICO-OSCAR skill mastery rates, learning periods, and satisfaction survey. Results:After training, there was no significant difference in the pass rates between the two groups. However, the skill mastery rate in the "D 3-teaching" group was significantly higher than that of the traditional teaching group (28/40, 70.00% vs. 15/42, 35.71%, χ2=9.66, P=0.002). Additionally, the learning period in the "D 3-teaching" group was significantly shorter than that of the traditional teaching group [(13.14±5.91) months vs. (21.33±7.73) months, t=3.88, P<0.001]. Furthermore, the scores for satisfaction with all teaching parameters in the "D 3-teaching" group were significantly higher than those in the traditional teaching group. Conclusions:The "D 3-teaching" mode is an innovative surgical teaching method in ophthalmology standardized residency training that significantly improves trainees' skill acquisition, enhances training outcomes, shortens the learning period, and has received high recognition from trainees. This mode is worthy of wider application and promotion.
5.Study on mechanism of Vaccarin improving EMT in renal fibrosis model mice through regulating STAT3
Meng-jiao CUI ; Qi-ming XU ; Yu CAO ; Ye-nan FAN ; Yi-qing YANG ; Guang-bo GE ; Wen-rui LIU ; Jian-rao LU ; Jing HU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(4):745-752
Aim To investigate the protective effect of Vaccarin(Va)on epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)in renal fibrosis model mice through regulating STAT3,and the underlying mechanism.Methods Left ureter ligation was used to establish a mouse model of unilateral ureteral obstruction(UUO);human kid-ney tubular epithelial(HK2)cells were induced to differentiate by transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)in vitro.HE and Masson staining were used to observe the morphological changes of renal tissue;kits were used to detect the levels of BUN,Cr,IL-1β and IL-7 in mouse serum;CCK-8 was used to detect the effect of Va on the viability of HK2 cells;RT-PCR was used to detect the levels of inflammatory factors in HK2 cells;Western blot was used to detect the expression of STAT3,p-STAT3,E-cadherin,and α-SMA proteins in renal tissue and HK2 cells;to further investigate the regulation of Va on STAT3,JAK/STAT3 pathway acti-vator RO8191 was used to treat TGF-β-induced HK2 cells,and functional loss was detected.Results Va improved the pathological damage in UUO mice,inhibi-ted the levels of BUN,Cr and inflammatory factors;Va inhibited the phosphorylation of STAT3,upregulated E-cadherin,and downregulated α-SMA protein expres-sion;RO8191 counteracted the inhibitory effect of Va on the phosphorylation of STAT3.Conclusions Va inhibits the phosphorylation of STAT3 and the release of inflammatory factors,improves EMT,thus exerting an anti-renal fibrosis effect.
6.Study on performance evaluation method for lubricating coatings of intravascular catheters
Hong-jian CHEN ; Chong-chong AI ; Yuan-yu LI ; Li-ping HUANG ; Jia-qi NIE ; Chang-bin WANG ; Qian YANG ; Yu-xin BI ; Wen-bo LU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(1):66-72
Three evaluation methods were recommended for the key properties of the intravascular catheter lubricating coating such as stability,lubricity and integrity,including insoluble particle test method,friction test procedure and appearance detection method.Fifteen batches of microcatheters produced by different manufacturers were selected for testing to clarify the three methods in test principle,step,result,characteristic.References were provided for the design,production,evaluation and regulation of intravascular catheters with lubricant coatings.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(1):66-72]
7.Mechanism of Myocardial Protection by Electroacupuncture at PC6 Attenuates TRPV1 Pathway-Mediated Dorsal Root Ganglion Sympathetic Sprouting on Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats
Liyuan YANG ; Jinqun HU ; Jian XIONG ; Xiao LI ; Yu LIU ; Ying WEI ; Qianhua ZHENG ; Wenchuan QI ; Fanrong LIANG ; Hong ZHANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(6):1616-1627
Objective To explore the mechanism of electroacupuncture improving myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury(MIRI),electroacupuncture PC6 Attenuates TRPV1 pathway in spinal cord C5-T6 dorsal root ganglion(DRG)on MIRI rats was observed.Methods After one week of experimental feeding,30 SD rats with normal electrocardiogram were randomly divided into sham-operated group and model group,PC6 group,non-meridian and non-acupuncture group,and PC6+capsaicin(TRPV1 receptor agonist)group,with 6 rats in each group.The MIRI model was prepared by ligation of the left anterior descending(LAD)coronary artery in the other groups.The next day after modeling,electroacupuncture of the"PC6"point in the EA group,electroacupuncture of the caudal"non-meridian non-points"in the the non-meridian non-acupuncture point group,and electroacupuncture of the"PC6"point after intraperitoneal injection of capsaicin in the PC6+capsaicin group,20 min/d for 7 days.ECG was used to record the changes of ST level and LF/HF ratio in rats.Evans blue-TTC double staining and HE staining was used to observe the myocardial infarction area and the changes of myocardial tissue morphology.ELISA was used to detect the levels of serum CK-MB and cTnI.Immunofluorescence staining was used to the phenomenon of sympathetic-sensory coupling with TH-CGRP positive labeling in the DRG of rats.qPCR was to detect the mRNA expression of TRPV1,TH,CGRP,SP,ERK and AKT in rat DRG.Results Compared with the sham-operated group,rats in the model group showed significant higher ST level and LF/HF ratio(both P<0.001),and IA/AAR ratio increased significantly(P<0.0001).Massive inflammatory cell infiltration,serum CK-MB,cTnI levels up-regulated significantly(both P<0.0001).The formation of TH-CGRP-labeled sympathetic budding phenomenon in the DRG and the TRPV1,TH,CGRP in the DRG,SP,ERK,and AKT mRNA expression levels increased significantly(both P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the ECG of the endograft group was significantly improved(both P<0.001).The IA/AAR ratio decreased significantly in PC6 group(P<0.001).The myocardial infarction area reduced significantly(P<0.0001).The levels of serum CK-MB and cTnI down-regulated significantly(both P<0.0001),and the phenomenon of sympathetic sprouting within DRG was not evident,and the DRG of the 6 corresponding mRNA expression decreased significantly(both P<0.01).Compared with the PC6 group,the effect of treatment was not obvious in the non-meridian and non-acupuncture group and PC6+capsaicin group,and the electrocardiogram,IA/AAR ratio,myocardial infarcted area,and serum CK-MB,and cTnI levels did not improve(both P<0.01),and a large number of sympathetic budding phenomena were seen in the DRG.The expression of the mRNA corresponding to the phase of 6 increased significantly(both P<0.01).Conculsion Electroacupuncture PC6 may reduce myocardial injury by inhibiting TRPV1 pathway-mediated sympatheticsprouting in dorsal root ganglia.
8.Fucoidan Provokes Ferroptosis via Inhibition of the PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway in Human Osteosarcoma 143B Cells
Qiao LIN ; Qi-Qi WANG ; Xin-Yi BAO ; Yu-Ting WANG ; Lu-Bing ZHANG ; Yi-Ning FAN ; Jian FANG ; Yun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(9):1298-1309
Fucoidan(FUC)is a natural seaweed-derived drug.Previously,our experiments have shown that FUC can significantly inhibit the cell viability of human osteosarcoma 143B cells and induce cell death,but the mechanism remains unclear.Ferroptosis,a novel form of cell death,has emerged as an important target for tumor therapy.This study aims to investigate whether FUC induces ferroptosis of 143B cells and elucidate its underlying molecular mechanisms.CCK-8 and LDH assays result showed that FUC(10,100,400 μg/mL)significantly reduced cell viability of 143B cells and induced cell death.Calce-in-AM staining,FeRhoNox-1 staining,and C11 BODIPY 581/591 staining indicated that FUC obviously increased the levels of labile iron pool(LIP),Fe2+,and lipid reactive oxygen species(Lip ROS)in 143B cells.Chemical colorimetric analysis revealed that FUC markedly decreased intracellular Glutathi-one(GSH)contents.Real-time quantitative PCR showed that FUC dramatically reduced the mRNA lev-els of ferroptosis-related factors solute carrier family 7 member 11(SLC7A11)and glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4),while increasing the mRNA levels of prostaglandin endoperoxide synthase 2(PTGS2)and acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4(ACSL4).Western blotting analysis demonstrated that FUC significantly reduced the protein levels of SLC7A11 and GPX4,and the ratios of p-PI3K/PI3K,p-AktSer473/Akt,and p-AktThr308/Akt,but increased the protein level of ACSL4.Immunofluorescence staining showed that FUC obviously inhibited the nuclear translocation of p-AktSer473.The ferroptosis in-hibitor ferrostatin-1(Fer-1)and iron chelator deferoxamine(DFO)remarkably suppressed cell death in-duced by FUC in 143B cells.Additionally,the PI3K/Akt pathway activator 740Y-P significantly inhibi-ted FUC-induced iron overload and lipid peroxidation in 143B cells,and restored the protein levels of SLC7A11 and GPX4.In conclusion,FUC can induce ferroptosis of 143B cells by inhibiting the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway,which may be a potential target for the prevention and treatment of osteosarcoma.
9.Transient Expression of Monkeypox Virus Recombinant Protein B6R-Fer in Nicotiana benthamiana
Ya-Hui WU ; Yan-Ting QI ; Yu-Han WANG ; Wei-Song PAN ; Jian QIU ; Chuan WU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(9):1342-1348
Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease,and there is currently a lack of safe and effective vac-cines against the monkeypox virus.Therefore,screening and developing vaccine candidates is of signifi-cant practical importance.With the rapid advancement of molecular biology and plant genetic engineer-ing,plant bioreactors offer promising potential for producing vaccine proteins due to their advantages,in-cluding safety,cost-effectiveness,and scalability.In this study,we focused on the monkeypox protein B6R.The recombinant expression plasmid pFolia40108-B6R-Fer was successfully constructed using am-plification,enzyme digestion,and flexible linker tandem ferritin technology.A complete transient expres-sion system in Nicotiana benthamiana and a purification system for the recombinant monkeypox protein were established.The optimal expression time was determined to be 12-14 days,with a final purified pro-tein concentration of approximately 1 mg/mL and a yield of 0.85 mg/kg fresh weight.The purified B6R-Fer recombinant protein self-assembled into spherical virus-like particles(VLPs)with an average particle size of 24 nm.The B6R-Fer recombinant protein from this study shows promising potential for use in the development and screening of plant-derived monkeypox vaccine candidates.
10.Gas Chromatography-Infrared Spectroscopy Assisted Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry for Identification of Alkyl Phosphonate Isomers
Mei-Qi ZHAO ; Yu-Long LIU ; Qin LIU ; Wei YOU ; Jian-Feng WU ; Hai-Xia WU ; Jia CHEN ; Jian-Wei XIE
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2025;53(2):269-277
Organophosphorus nerve agents are the most threatening chemical warfare agents and terrorist agents.The number of nerve agents and their related chemicals involved in the verification of Chemical Weapon Convention(CWC)exceeds ten million,with the majority being isomers.Accurate structural identification of these chemicals has always been one of the challenges in CWC related verification analysis.In this work,a total of 17 kinds of alkyl phosphonate isomers and structural analogs from 5 groups were designed and synthesized,and then analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS)and gas chromatography-infrared spectroscopy(GC-FTIR).The spectra of isomers or structural analogs obtained from two techniques as well as the structural information provided therein were compared and analyzed.The results showed that for isomers or structural analogs with similar MS spectra,FTIR spectra could provided more structural fingerprint information of compounds and had advantages in confirming structures.Combined with the excellent separation ability of GC,GC-FTIR can be used to assist GC-MS in the structural confirmation of alkyl phosphates,achieving rapid and accurate identification of isomers or structural analogues.

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