1.Screening and verification of genes related to immune infiltration between myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia
Fahua DENG ; Huali HU ; Siqi WANG ; Jianxia XU ; Tingting LU ; Hai HUANG ; Sixi WEI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(13):2082-2089
BACKGROUND:Myelodysplastic syndrome has worse hazards of acute myeloid leukemia transformation,and some studies have revealed that immune infiltration plays a vital part in the two.Nevertheless,more studies are required to confirm the relationship between immune infiltration and related differentially expressed gene regulation. OBJECTIVE:To screen the differentially expressed genes with prognostic significance between myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia by bioinformatics analysis and explore the possible roles and mechanisms among these differentially expressed genes and immune infiltration mechanisms in the occurrence and progression of diseases. METHODS:The differentially expressed genes were screened for bioinformatics analysis using the GEO datasets,and analyzed by DO,GO,KEGG and GSEA.The TCGA prognostic database was used to plot the K-M curves of differentially expressed genes and receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was applied to evaluate the clinical diagnostic performance.Finally,CIBERSORT analysis was used to intuitively demonstrate the correlation between critical prognostic genes and the distribution of immuno-infiltrated cells.RT-qPCR was employed to detect peripheral blood samples from healthy controls,myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia patients so as to verify the crucial genes preliminarily. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)A total of 150 differentially expressed genes were obtained between myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia,among which 16 genes were up-regulated and 134 were down-regulated.(2)The results of DO,GO,KEGG and GSEA analysis suggested that differentially expressed genes might promote the development of myelodysplastic syndrome to acute myeloid leukemia by regulating the immune response.CIBERSORT revealed the differences in immune infiltration between myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia.The distribution of CD4+ T cells,monocytes,neutrophils and M1 macrophages decreased in acute myeloid leukemia patients.In contrast,the distribution of inflammatory suppressor cells M2 macrophages increased,suggesting that it may be related to the immunosuppression of acute myeloid leukemia.(3)K-M curve and receiver operating characteristic curve analysis of 150 differentially expressed genes screened out four genes relevant to immunity and prognosis with good diagnostic performance:MANSC1,FLT3,BMX and CXCR2.(4)The results of RT-qPCR exhibited that MANSC1,BMX and CXCR2 were low expressed,while FLT3 was highly expressed in acute myeloid leukemia patients.These findings verify that the differential expression of MANSC1,FLT3,BMX and CXCR2 in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia is not only significantly correlated with the prognosis of patients but may also affect the occurrence and development of myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia by regulating the immune infiltration of patients.They can be used as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets of the transformation from myelodysplastic syndrome to acute myeloid leukemia,providing a new direction for clinical diagnosis and treatment of the transformation of myelodysplastic syndrome.
2.Analysis of causes and solutions for vacuum suction weakness of dental units
Xinya LI ; Yichen WANG ; Yansong LIU ; Anjia ZHENG ; Shubin WU ; Baolin FAN ; Jianxia WANG
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(2):193-195,199
An efficient vacuum suction system is a necessary prerequisite for the smooth operation of the oral diagnosis and treatment.During the use of the dental units,there is often a situation of vacuum suction weakness,resulting in the inability to discharge the mixture of blood,saliva,dental tissue and other mixtures in time,which affects the doctor's treatment field and increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia and cross-infection in patients.The working principle,pipeline system,filters and other aspects of the vacuum suction system that may affect the suction efficiency was analyzed.The causes and solutions of vacuum suction weakness were discussed,and operation suggestions were proposed to ensure the safe and effective use of equipment and ensure the safety of diagnosis and treatment.
3.Antioxidant Kinetic Characteristics and Online Identification of Active Compounds in Chrysanthemi Flos Stems and Leaves
Wanqian TU ; Xin LU ; Liuji ZHANG ; Yifei LIU ; Jianxia WANG ; Xiangyang LI ; Jingjing CHEN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(7):1862-1869
Objective To study the antioxidant activity and free radical scavenging kinetics of Chrysanthemi flos stems and leaves,and online screen the active components related to free radical scavenging.Methods Using DPPH method and ABTS method the antioxidant activity of extracts from Chrysanthemi flos stems and leaves was observed,and the effects of different influencing factors,such as drug concentration,reaction temperature and reaction time on free radical scavenging rate were compared,the half scavenging rate(IC50)was determined.The flavonoids,such as luteolin glucuronic acid,luteolin,and caffeic acid,phenolic acids such as chlorogenic acid,neochlorogenic acid,cryptochlorogenic acid,isochlorogenic acid A,B,and C in the samples before and after the reaction were chosen as indexes,and their contents were determined by HPLC.Results The drug concentration,reaction temperature and reaction time could affect the scavenging rate of DPPH free radical and ABTS.The IC50 of DPPH and ABTS were 0.395 mg·mL-1 and 2.039 mg·mL-1 respectively.After reaction with DPPH and ABTS,the contents of the analytes above all decreased significantly,which suggested that,the components above might be the antioxidant components in Chrysanthemi flos stems and leaves.Conclusions Chrysanthemi flos Stems and leaves have good free radical scavenging activity.In this study,the kinetic characteristics of scavenging DPPH and ABTS free radicals in Chrysanthemi flos stems and leaves were preliminarily clarified,and the active components were found out.It provides an experimental basis for the future comprehensive development of Chrysanthemi flos stems and leaves.
4.Application of multimodal magnetic resonance imaging in the research on depression in Parkinson disease
Hui WANG ; Xianjun MA ; Jianxia XU
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2024;41(11):993-998
Depression is one of the most common and earliest non-motor symptoms of Parkinson disease(PD)and can significantly increase the burden on PD patients,caregivers,and society.Due to the neglect of non-motor symptoms in clinical diagnosis and treatment and the overlaps between depression and other symptoms of PD,there are serious defi-ciencies in the diagnosis or treatment of depression in PD,and therefore,it is of great significance to identify objective bio-markers for depression in PD and investigate their application value.The development of multimodal magnetic resonance imaging makes it possible to achieve this goal.Multimodal MRI has revealed a wide range of brain lesions in PD with de-pression,with similar pathological changes as primary depression,as well as specific abnormalities in brain structure and function.At present,there is still no exact pathological model for PD with depression,and multimodal MRI has promising application prospects in exploring the pathophysiological mechanisms of PD with depression and identifying the biomarkers for early diagnosis and monitoring.
5.Overview of systematic reviews of prevention and management of medication errors in adult patients
Zhide MAI ; Mo YI ; Ke LI ; Jianxia ZHANG ; Zhiwen WANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(20):2716-2723
Objective:To overview the systematic reviews of prevention and management measures of medication errors, so as to provide evidence support for clinical decision-making for medical staff.Methods:Cochrane Library, Australia Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-based Healthcare Center database, CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, CNKI, SinoMed, Wanfang database and VIP database were searched by computer to search for systematic reviews of prevention and management measures of medication errors, and the search period was from establishment of the databases to June 30, 2023. Two researchers with systematic evidence-based training applied A Measure Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews 2 (AMSTAR 2) to evaluate the literature quality, and Grades of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) was used to evaluate the quality of outcome indicators.Results:Finally, a total of 19 systematic reviews were included. The overall quality evaluation using AMSTAR 2 was relatively low, with one article rated as high-quality, one article rated as low-quality and 17 articles rated as extremely low-quality. According to the evidence quality evaluation results of GRADE system for 55 outcome indicators of 19 systematic reviews, 3 pieces of evidence were medium, 27 pieces of evidence were low and 25 pieces of evidence were extremely low, indicating an overall low quality of evidence.Conclusions:The related researches on prevention and management of medication errors have been carried out extensively, and the computer system is one of the effective measures to reduce medication errors. The effectiveness of measures such as administration process modification, doctor/nurse education and training, double check, pharmacist intervention, automated dispensing cabinet/ automated pump and drug display is still unclear and needs to be further confirmed by large sample size and high-quality studies.
6.Evaluation index system of core competence of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation specialist nurses
Jing YE ; Qianqian ZHANG ; Xiaoyue WANG ; Hongyan GUO ; Jianxia ZHANG ; Yimei ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(30):4072-4078
Objective:To construct the evaluation index system of core competence of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) specialist nurses.Methods:Through literature search and analysis, an entry pool of the core competence evaluation index system for ECMO specialist nurses was initially formed, and 20 medical and nursing experts in acute and critical care and cardiovascular fields were selected for two rounds of correspondence from September to November 2022. According to experts' opinions, the evaluation indexes of core competence of ECMO specialist nurses were modified, and the analytic hierarchy process determined the weights of indexes at all levels.Results:A total of 20 questionnaires were sent out and 20 valid questionnaires were collected during each of the two rounds of expert correspondence consultation, with effective recovery rates of 100.00%. The expert authority coefficient of the second round was 0.86, and Kendall's harmony coefficient was 0.31 ( P<0.01). Finally, the evaluation index system of core competence of ECMO specialist nurses included five primary indexes (clinical professional ability, communication and collaboration ability, nursing management ability, critical thinking ability, and professional development ability), 15 secondary indexes, and 53 tertiary indexes. Conclusions:The evaluation index system of core competence of ECMO specialist nurses constructed in this study is scientific and practical, providing a reference for evaluating ECMO specialist nurses' core competence.
7.Accuracy of three-dimensional periodontal ligament models generated using cone-beam computed tomography at different resolutions for the assessment of periodontal bone loss
Hangmiao LYU ; Li XU ; Huimin MA ; Jianxia HOU ; Xiaoxia WANG ; Yong WANG ; Yijiao ZHAO ; Weiran LI ; Xiaotong LI
The Korean Journal of Orthodontics 2023;53(2):77-88
Objective:
To develop a method for generating three-dimensional (3D) digital models of the periodontal ligament (PDL) using 3D cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) reconstruction and to evaluate the accuracy and agreement of the 3D PDL models in the measurement of periodontal bone loss.
Methods:
CBCT data collected from four patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion prior to periodontal surgery were reconstructed at three voxel sizes (0.2 mm, 0.25 mm, and 0.3 mm), and 3D tooth and alveolar bone models were generated to obtain digital PDL models for the maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth. Linear measurements of the alveolar bone crest obtained during periodontal surgery were compared with the digital measurements for assessment of the accuracy of the digital models. The agreement and reliability of the digital PDL models were analyzed using intra- and interexaminer correlation coefficients and Bland–Altman plots.
Results:
Digital models of the maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth, PDL, and alveolar bone of the four patients were successfully established. Relative to the intraoperative measurements, linear measurements obtained from the 3D digital models were accurate, and there were no significant differences among different voxel sizes at different sites. High diagnostic coincidence rates were found for the maxillary anterior teeth. The digital models showed high intra- and interexaminer agreement.
Conclusions
Digital PDL models generated by 3D CBCT reconstruction can provide accurate and useful information regarding the alveolar crest morphology and facilitate reproducible measurements. This could assist clinicians in the evaluation of periodontal prognosis and establishment of an appropriate orthodontic treatment plan.
8.Biofeedback combined with pelvic floor training in the treatment of male stress urinary incontinence
Di AN ; Jianxia WANG ; Fan ZHANG ; Huafang JING ; Yi GAO ; Huiling CONG ; Limin LIAO
Chinese Journal of Urology 2023;44(8):616-621
Objective:To investigate the effect of biofeedback combined with pelvic floor training on stress urinary incontinence in elderly men.Methods:This study was prospective and Patients with urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy from China Rehabilitation Research Center were enrolled. The patients who could not complete or refused the study, had a history of other urinary diseases, and central nervous system diseases were excluded. Patients were divided by random number table method into 3 groups. They were Kegel training group (Group A)which underwent anus contraction training with each contraction for 5 seconds and a rest interval of 2 seconds. Biofeedback combined with Kegel training group (Group B), which was biofeedback combined with anus contraction training and the biofeedback combined Pilates group (Group C) which received the biofeedback combined Pilates training. In group B and group C, patients were placed in the right lateral position and the surface electrode of the rectal probe was inserted into the anus. The reference electrode was fixed at the adductor muscle of the right thigh. The patient is asked to squeeze the electrode as hard as possible by constricting the anus so that the electromyographic signals produced by constricting the anus are synchronized with those on the computer screen. In the electrical stimulation stage of biofeedback therapy, rhomboid waves with current intensity of 30-50 Hz and pulse width of 300μs were used, and the electrical stimulation intensity was determined by the subtle muscle contraction visible. Each of the three training sessions lasted 45 minutes a day for 8 weeks. 1 hour pad test, daily incontinence times, (International Incontinence Counseling Questionnaire, ICIQ), and Oxford Score Scale were recorded every weekend. The 1-hour pad test, the number of incontinent episodes, ICIQ, Oxford Score scale before and after treatment were compared among the three groups, as well as the differences between the groups.Results:There were no significant differences in age, height, weight, history of diabetes or hypertension before treatment, time from postoperative to training, operation method, retention of nerve tract during surgery, Gleason score, 1-hour pad test, the number of episodes of incontinence, ICIQ and Oxford Grading Scale among the 3 groups. The 1-hour pad test results of group A, B and C were (37.4±7.2), (22.2±4.7) and (18.3±2.4) g, respectively, with statistical significance among the three groups ( P<0.01), and the difference between the three groups and before treatment was statistically significant ( P<0.01). The results of the number of episodes of incontinence in group A, B and C after treatment were (4.6±0.7), (3.4±0.6) and (3.0±0.8), respectively, and the difference among the three groups was statistically significant ( P<0.01), and the difference between the three groups and before treatment was statistically significant ( P<0.01). The results of The ICIQ in group A, B and C after treatment were 12(11, 14), 8(7, 9) and 6(5, 8), respectively, and the differences among the three groups were statistically significant ( P<0.01), and the differences between the three groups were statistically significant compared with before treatment ( P<0.01). The results of Oxford Grading Scale in group A, B and C after treatment were 3(3, 3), 4(3, 4) and 4(4, 4), respectively, and the difference between the three groups was statistically significant ( P<0.01), and the difference between the three groups was statistically significant compared with before treatment ( P<0.01). Conclusions:Biofeedback combined with pelvic floor training and biofeedback combined with Pilates training can improve urinary control, pelvic floor muscle strength, and stress urinary incontinence symptoms in male patients with stress urinary incontinence.
9.Spinal Cord Mapping of Respiratory Intercostal Motoneurons in Adult Mice.
Junhong ZHANG ; Fenlan LUO ; Shuancheng REN ; Yaling WANG ; Wu LI ; Kan XU ; Ziyi ZHENG ; Chao HE ; Jianxia XIA ; Wei XIONG ; Zhi-An HU
Neuroscience Bulletin 2022;38(12):1588-1592
10.Transgelin inhibits proliferation and invasion of human thyroid cancer cells by blocking the mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase signaling pathway
Jiarui YU ; Yanyun ZHAO ; Maichao LI ; Jingwei CHI ; Kui CHE ; Yangang WANG ; Wenhai SUN ; Jianxia HU ; Shihua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2021;37(6):567-573
Objective:To explore the role of transgelin(TAGLN) in the occurrence and development of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and its possible signal pathway.Methods:One hundred cases of PTC tissues and corresponding paracancerous normal thyroid tissues were collected. Realtime quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry were used to analyze the expression of TAGLN in PTC tissues and corresponding paracancerous normal thyroid tissues. PTC cells were transfected with plasmid and shRNA lentivirus vector respectively to up-regulate or down-regulate the expression of TAGLN in order to detect the effects of them on the proliferation, invasion, and migration by cell proliferation assay(cell counting kit-8, CCK-8)and cell invasion and migration assays (Transwell). The effects of TAGLN on mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/extracellular-signal regulating kinase (ERK) signal pathway was detected with Western blotting.Results:RT-qPCR showed that there was no difference in the expression of TAGLN mRNA between PTC and corresponding paracancerous normal thyroid tissues ( P>0.05); Western blotting demonstrated that the expression of TAGLN protein in PTC tissues was significantly lower than that in corresponding paracancerous normal thyroid tissues ( P<0.01). Immunohistochemical results revealed that the expression of TAGLN in PTC tissues was significantly lower than that in corresponding paracancerous normal thyroid tissues. Overexpression of TAGLN inhibited the proliferation, invasion, and migration of PTC cells ( P<0.01), but knockdown of TAGLN promoted the proliferation, invasion, and migration of PTC cells ( P<0.01). Overexpression of TAGLN decreased the expression of phosphorylated ERK ( P<0.05), whereas silencing TAGLN increased phosphorylated ERK level in PTC cells( P<0.01). Conclusion:The expression of TAGLN in PTC is significantly decreased. It is related to the occurrence and development of PTC, and its mechanism may be related to MAPK/ERK signal pathway.

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