1.A New Model for Diagnosis and Treatment of Growth and Development-related Diseases from the Perspective of the Integration of Exercise, Medicine, and Education
Jiaqi QIANG ; Yutong WANG ; Jiaxuan LIU ; Yingjing WANG ; Shi CHEN ; Hui PAN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(3):537-544
Growth and development-related diseases result from the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors. The collaboration between healthcare, sports, and education sectors integrates multidisciplinary resources and strengths to promote standardized diagnostic and therapeutic processes. This approach establishes a comprehensive closed-loop system encompassing early screening and referral, diagnosis and comprehensive evaluation, intervention and support plan formulation, as well as long-term management andoutcome assessment. It provides systematic scientific support for the healthy growth of children and adolescents, shifting disease intervention to the subclinical stage. Against the backdrop of societal informatization and intelligent development, this diagnostic and therapeutic model not only safeguards the holistic health of children and adolescents but also offers novel perspectives and feasible pathways for managing growth and development-related diseases. The implementation of this systematic diagnostic and therapeutic paradigm presents an innovative solution with Chinese characteristics for addressing such conditions, while injecting new vitality into the advancement of national health initiatives.
2.The Mediating Effect of Vitamin D on the Association Between Exercise and Triglyceride in Adolescents: A Prospective Cross-sectional Study
Bochuan HUANG ; Xiaoyuan GUO ; Yutong WANG ; Jiaxuan LIU ; Hui PAN ; Shi CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(3):584-590
To investigate the mediating role of vitamin D in the association between exerciseand triglyceride among adolescents, as well as its potential molecular mechanisms. This prospective cross-sectional study utilized convenience sampling, enrolling 2021-grade students from Jining No. 7 Middle School on June 5, 2023. Moderate-intensity exercise frequency was assessed via standardized questionnaires, serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were measured using chemiluminescence, and triglyceride levels were determined via fully automated biochemical analysis. Spearman's rank correlation analysis was employed to examine the relationships among moderate-intensity exercise, triglyceride, and vitamin D. A mediation model was constructed using the Baron & Kenny causal steps approach, adjusting for confounders including age, sex, body mass index (BMI), dairy intake, sweet food consumption, and fast-food intake. Subgroup analyses were performed based on BMI. The significance of the mediation effect was confirmed using both the Bootstrap and Sobel tests. A total of 354 adolescents meeting the inclusion criteria were enrolled, including 142 females (40.11%) and 212 males (59.89%), with a median age of 13.25(12.83, 13.83)years. Spearman's analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between moderate-intensity exercise and triglyceride levels ( Vitamin D serves as a key mediator in the triglyceride-lowering effect of exercise among adolescents, independent of age, sex, and dietary habits. This mediation effect is particularly pronounced in adolescents with BMI < 24 kg/m2. The underlying mechanism may involve vitamin D-regulated lipid metabolism-related gene expression and suppression of inflammatory pathways, suggesting that targeting vitamin D signaling could be a potential molecular strategy for early intervention in adolescent dyslipidemia.
3.A study on optimization of the CAR-γδ T cell manufacturing process
Jiaxuan ZHAO ; Yixuan WANG ; Gaohui TIAN ; Jiangzhou SHI ; Tongcun ZHANG
China Oncology 2025;35(11):1019-1031
Background and purpose:In recent years,chimeric antigen receptor T(CAR-T)cell therapy has achieved breakthrough progress in cancer treatment.γδ T cells,with their non-major histocompatibility complex(MHC)-restricted antigen recognition,broad antitumor activity,and low risk of graft-versus-host disease(GVHD),have garnered significant interest in CAR-γδ T cell therapy.However,critical challenges including suboptimal in vitro expansion and low viral transduction efficiency severely hinder the research and clinical application of CAR-γδ T cells.This study aimed to establish an efficient platform for preparing CAR-γδ T cells by optimizing the in vitro expansion conditions of γδ T cells and refining lentiviral transduction strategies.Methods:We first optimized the expansion protocol for γδ T cells by screening various cytokine combinations and the concentrations of individual cytokines within combination,and evaluating cell purity,viability,fold expansion,and expressions of cytotoxicity and exhaustion markers to identify the optimal culture conditions.Subsequently,the transduction conditions for CAR-γδ T cells were improved by determining the optimal activation duration of γδ T cells prior to gene transfer,as well as the optimal multiplicity of infection(MOI)for lentiviral transduction.Finally,CAR-γδ T cells were successfully generated using the optimized protocol,and their cytotoxic activity against target cells was validated via calcein-release assay and flow cytometry,with a preliminary assessment of the potential risk of GVHD induction.Results:Experimental data demonstrated that,compared with the interleukin(IL)-2-only culture,the IL-2+IL-7+IL-15 combination significantly enhanced the expansion capacity of γδ T cells(876.50±238.35-fold vs 1 627.50±472.15-fold),cell purity(73.67%±1.53%vs 90.69%±2.00%),and cell viability(63.01%±7.05%vs 89.00%±3.61%).It also increased the expression of the cytotoxicity marker CD16(4.20%±1.73%vs 14.66%±0.58%)and reduced the expression of the exhaustion marker programmed death-1(PD-1)(35.67%±6.26%vs 21.10%±6.49%).A cytokine concentration gradient orthogonal assay further identified 10 ng/mL IL-7 and 10 ng/mL IL-15 as the optimal concentrations within the IL-2+IL-7+IL-15 combination.Gene transduction performed 96-120 h after activation using a multiplicity of infection(MOI)of 5-10 resulted in the highest transduction efficiency for CAR-γδ T cells(96 h:12.87%±4.35%;120 h:11.37%±2.35%).CAR-γδ T cells generated using the optimized system exhibited specific cytotoxic effects against tumor cells expressing the target antigen,and no evidence of GVHD induction was observed.Conclusion:CAR-γδ T cells produced using the IL-2+IL-7(10 ng/mL)+IL-15(10 ng/mL)regimen combined with a 96-120 h activation period prior to transduction using a multiplicity of infection(MOI)of 5-10 significantly outperformed conventional methods in terms of expansion efficiency,cell purity,and transduction efficiency.The synergistic antitumor effects mediated by both natural immune receptors and CAR-specific recognition,along with the initial absence of GVHD risk,provide critical technical support for the clinical translation of CAR-γδ T cell therapy,establishing a solid theoretical and practical foundation.
4.A Study on the Current Status and Influencing Factors of Knowledge,Attitudes,and Practices in Inclusive Commercial Health Insurance from the Demand-Side Perspective
Yanni JIA ; Wen GU ; Lijun XU ; Yiyin CAO ; Lei LENG ; Xiangjin CUI ; Lan ZHOU ; Jiaxuan SHI ; Haofei LI ; Xu JIN ; Weidong HUANG
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(3):25-29,93
Objective:It aims to systematically evaluate the current status of knowledge,attitude,and practice(KAP)regarding universal commercial medical insurance among residents of the sample province from the demand-side perspective.Methods:Utilizing a quota sampling method,face-to-face surveys were conducted via the Questionnaire Star platform to collect demographic characteristics and KAP data of the participants.Comparisons of differences among different groups were made using t-tests,analysis of variance,and chi-square tests.Furthermore,multiple linear regression and structural equation modeling were utilized to analyze the influencing factors of KAP,as well as the pathways among these three factors.Results:Out of the 415 valid questionnaires collected,there were notable differences in KAP among respondents with diverse demographic backgrounds.Regression analysis revealed that education level,frequency of health check-ups,and engagement in other commercial health insurances significantly influenced knowledge;education level,involvement in other commercial health insurances,and self-assessed health status were pivotal in shaping attitudes;whereas age,education level,frequency of health check-ups,and participation in other commercial health insurances were critical in affecting practice.The path analysis results indicate that knowledge of universal commercial medical insurance has a significant direct association with attitude(β=0.379,P<0.001)and practice(β=0.323,P<0.001).It also influences practice through attitude as a mediator(β=0.016,P<0.001),but the direct effect of attitude on practice is not significant(β=0.04,P=0.403).Conclusion:While residents in the sample province exhibit a positive attitude towards universal commercial medical insurance,there is a need to enhance their level of knowledge and engagement in practice.It is recommended to strengthen targeted educational and promotional measures to promote the healthy and sustainable development of universal insurance.
5.Exploration on the Molecular Mechanism of Qingdu Decoction in the Treatment of Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure Based on the Effects of miR-34c in Mast Cell Exosomes on Intestinal Barrier Function
Jiaxuan YANG ; Yue CHEN ; Juan SHI ; Lianyin GAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(6):128-134
Objective To observe the effects of Qingdu Decoction on intestinal barrier function by regulating the miR-34c-mediated signaling pathway of human mast cells-derived exosomes;To explore its molecular mechanism in the treatment of acute-on-chronic liver failure(ACLF).Methods An inflammatory model was established by treating human mast cells with 1 μg/mL lipopolysaccharide.The mast cells were over-expressed with miR-34c using lentiviral transfection,and were divided into normal group,model group and miR-34c over-expression group.Exosomes were extracted from each group of mast cells.Human intestinal epithelial cells were divided into normal group,normal exosome group,model exosome group,miR-34c over-expression exosome group and Qingdu Decoction group(miR-34c overexpression exosomes+Qingdu Decoction),and corresponding treatment was given.The dual luciferase gene report confirmed the targeting relationship between miR-34c and myeloma associated oncogene zinc finger protein(MAZ).RT-qPCR was used to detect the expression of miR-34c in mast cells and intestinal epithelial cells,and Western blot was used to detect the expressions of MAZ,Occludin and ZO-1 protein.Results Compared with the normal group,the expression of miR-34c in mast cells treated with lipopolysaccharide and transfected with lentivirus significantly increased(P<0.01).The results of the dual luciferase reporter gene experiment showed that miR-34c could target and inhibit MAZ expression.The RT-qPCR results showed that compared with the normal group,the miR-34c expression in intestinal epithelial cells significantly increased in the model exosome group and miR-34c over-expression exosome group(P<0.05,P<0.01),while the miR-34c expression in Qingdu Decoction group significantly decreased compared with the miR-34c over-expression exosome group(P<0.01).The Western blot results showed that compared with the normal group,the expressions of MAZ,Occludin and ZO-1 proteins in the model exosome group and miR-34c over-expressing exosome group were significantly reduced(P<0.05,P<0.01),while the expressions of MAZ,Occludin and ZO-1 proteins in Qingdu Decoction group significantly increased compared with the miR-34c over-expressing exosome group(P<0.05).Conclusion The treatment of ACLF with Qingdu Decoction may be related to the regulation of the miR-34c-mediated signaling pathway in mast cell-derived exosomes and the up-regulation of intestinal epithelial tight junction protein expression.
6.A Study on the Current Status and Influencing Factors of Knowledge,Attitudes,and Practices in Inclusive Commercial Health Insurance from the Demand-Side Perspective
Yanni JIA ; Wen GU ; Lijun XU ; Yiyin CAO ; Lei LENG ; Xiangjin CUI ; Lan ZHOU ; Jiaxuan SHI ; Haofei LI ; Xu JIN ; Weidong HUANG
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(3):25-29,93
Objective:It aims to systematically evaluate the current status of knowledge,attitude,and practice(KAP)regarding universal commercial medical insurance among residents of the sample province from the demand-side perspective.Methods:Utilizing a quota sampling method,face-to-face surveys were conducted via the Questionnaire Star platform to collect demographic characteristics and KAP data of the participants.Comparisons of differences among different groups were made using t-tests,analysis of variance,and chi-square tests.Furthermore,multiple linear regression and structural equation modeling were utilized to analyze the influencing factors of KAP,as well as the pathways among these three factors.Results:Out of the 415 valid questionnaires collected,there were notable differences in KAP among respondents with diverse demographic backgrounds.Regression analysis revealed that education level,frequency of health check-ups,and engagement in other commercial health insurances significantly influenced knowledge;education level,involvement in other commercial health insurances,and self-assessed health status were pivotal in shaping attitudes;whereas age,education level,frequency of health check-ups,and participation in other commercial health insurances were critical in affecting practice.The path analysis results indicate that knowledge of universal commercial medical insurance has a significant direct association with attitude(β=0.379,P<0.001)and practice(β=0.323,P<0.001).It also influences practice through attitude as a mediator(β=0.016,P<0.001),but the direct effect of attitude on practice is not significant(β=0.04,P=0.403).Conclusion:While residents in the sample province exhibit a positive attitude towards universal commercial medical insurance,there is a need to enhance their level of knowledge and engagement in practice.It is recommended to strengthen targeted educational and promotional measures to promote the healthy and sustainable development of universal insurance.
7.A study on optimization of the CAR-γδ T cell manufacturing process
Jiaxuan ZHAO ; Yixuan WANG ; Gaohui TIAN ; Jiangzhou SHI ; Tongcun ZHANG
China Oncology 2025;35(11):1019-1031
Background and purpose:In recent years,chimeric antigen receptor T(CAR-T)cell therapy has achieved breakthrough progress in cancer treatment.γδ T cells,with their non-major histocompatibility complex(MHC)-restricted antigen recognition,broad antitumor activity,and low risk of graft-versus-host disease(GVHD),have garnered significant interest in CAR-γδ T cell therapy.However,critical challenges including suboptimal in vitro expansion and low viral transduction efficiency severely hinder the research and clinical application of CAR-γδ T cells.This study aimed to establish an efficient platform for preparing CAR-γδ T cells by optimizing the in vitro expansion conditions of γδ T cells and refining lentiviral transduction strategies.Methods:We first optimized the expansion protocol for γδ T cells by screening various cytokine combinations and the concentrations of individual cytokines within combination,and evaluating cell purity,viability,fold expansion,and expressions of cytotoxicity and exhaustion markers to identify the optimal culture conditions.Subsequently,the transduction conditions for CAR-γδ T cells were improved by determining the optimal activation duration of γδ T cells prior to gene transfer,as well as the optimal multiplicity of infection(MOI)for lentiviral transduction.Finally,CAR-γδ T cells were successfully generated using the optimized protocol,and their cytotoxic activity against target cells was validated via calcein-release assay and flow cytometry,with a preliminary assessment of the potential risk of GVHD induction.Results:Experimental data demonstrated that,compared with the interleukin(IL)-2-only culture,the IL-2+IL-7+IL-15 combination significantly enhanced the expansion capacity of γδ T cells(876.50±238.35-fold vs 1 627.50±472.15-fold),cell purity(73.67%±1.53%vs 90.69%±2.00%),and cell viability(63.01%±7.05%vs 89.00%±3.61%).It also increased the expression of the cytotoxicity marker CD16(4.20%±1.73%vs 14.66%±0.58%)and reduced the expression of the exhaustion marker programmed death-1(PD-1)(35.67%±6.26%vs 21.10%±6.49%).A cytokine concentration gradient orthogonal assay further identified 10 ng/mL IL-7 and 10 ng/mL IL-15 as the optimal concentrations within the IL-2+IL-7+IL-15 combination.Gene transduction performed 96-120 h after activation using a multiplicity of infection(MOI)of 5-10 resulted in the highest transduction efficiency for CAR-γδ T cells(96 h:12.87%±4.35%;120 h:11.37%±2.35%).CAR-γδ T cells generated using the optimized system exhibited specific cytotoxic effects against tumor cells expressing the target antigen,and no evidence of GVHD induction was observed.Conclusion:CAR-γδ T cells produced using the IL-2+IL-7(10 ng/mL)+IL-15(10 ng/mL)regimen combined with a 96-120 h activation period prior to transduction using a multiplicity of infection(MOI)of 5-10 significantly outperformed conventional methods in terms of expansion efficiency,cell purity,and transduction efficiency.The synergistic antitumor effects mediated by both natural immune receptors and CAR-specific recognition,along with the initial absence of GVHD risk,provide critical technical support for the clinical translation of CAR-γδ T cell therapy,establishing a solid theoretical and practical foundation.
8.Exploration on the Molecular Mechanism of Qingdu Decoction in the Treatment of Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure Based on the Effects of miR-34c in Mast Cell Exosomes on Intestinal Barrier Function
Jiaxuan YANG ; Yue CHEN ; Juan SHI ; Lianyin GAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(6):128-134
Objective To observe the effects of Qingdu Decoction on intestinal barrier function by regulating the miR-34c-mediated signaling pathway of human mast cells-derived exosomes;To explore its molecular mechanism in the treatment of acute-on-chronic liver failure(ACLF).Methods An inflammatory model was established by treating human mast cells with 1 μg/mL lipopolysaccharide.The mast cells were over-expressed with miR-34c using lentiviral transfection,and were divided into normal group,model group and miR-34c over-expression group.Exosomes were extracted from each group of mast cells.Human intestinal epithelial cells were divided into normal group,normal exosome group,model exosome group,miR-34c over-expression exosome group and Qingdu Decoction group(miR-34c overexpression exosomes+Qingdu Decoction),and corresponding treatment was given.The dual luciferase gene report confirmed the targeting relationship between miR-34c and myeloma associated oncogene zinc finger protein(MAZ).RT-qPCR was used to detect the expression of miR-34c in mast cells and intestinal epithelial cells,and Western blot was used to detect the expressions of MAZ,Occludin and ZO-1 protein.Results Compared with the normal group,the expression of miR-34c in mast cells treated with lipopolysaccharide and transfected with lentivirus significantly increased(P<0.01).The results of the dual luciferase reporter gene experiment showed that miR-34c could target and inhibit MAZ expression.The RT-qPCR results showed that compared with the normal group,the miR-34c expression in intestinal epithelial cells significantly increased in the model exosome group and miR-34c over-expression exosome group(P<0.05,P<0.01),while the miR-34c expression in Qingdu Decoction group significantly decreased compared with the miR-34c over-expression exosome group(P<0.01).The Western blot results showed that compared with the normal group,the expressions of MAZ,Occludin and ZO-1 proteins in the model exosome group and miR-34c over-expressing exosome group were significantly reduced(P<0.05,P<0.01),while the expressions of MAZ,Occludin and ZO-1 proteins in Qingdu Decoction group significantly increased compared with the miR-34c over-expressing exosome group(P<0.05).Conclusion The treatment of ACLF with Qingdu Decoction may be related to the regulation of the miR-34c-mediated signaling pathway in mast cell-derived exosomes and the up-regulation of intestinal epithelial tight junction protein expression.
9.Influence of Long-Term Regular Physical Exercise on Body Composition and HOMA-IR of Adolescents
Yutong WANG ; Xiaoyuan GUO ; Jiaxuan LIU ; Hui PAN ; Shi CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;17(3):813-819
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR), body composition and physical exercise of adolescents. A total of 264 students aged 10-16 from No. 7 middle school(ordinary middle school group) and Jining Sports Training Center(sports school group) were randomly selected as the research subjects. During the baseline period, height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, waist circumference, hip circumference and other data were collected through physical examination. Fasting blood glucose(FBG) and insulin(INS) levels were measured, self-reported dietary information(frequency of sweets, carbonated drinks, and milk intake), time spent using electronic devices, and nighttime sleep time were collected through questionnaires. During the follow-up period after 1 year, the data of body composition weight, skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass and body fat percentage were measured. The correlation between HOMA-IR and body composition was analyzed by single factor linear regression model. The Regression analysis of long-term physical activity and physical activity in general secondary schools of both groups were taken as the dependent variable, and the group was taken as the independent variable, age, sex at follow-up and data at baseline were included as covariates in the model. A total of 264 students participated in the data collection in the baseline period and the follow-up period. Among them, 154 students in the ordinary middle school group participated in physical exercise activities inside and outside the school freely; 110 students in the physical education school group, strictly participate in different types of school physical training, from the baseline period to follow-up period to maintain regular physical exercise. The body mass index(BMI), INS level and HOMA-IR of the students in the sports school group were lower than those of the students in the ordinary middle school group at the baseline and follow-up periods(all Long-term regular physical exercise can improve BMI and insulin sensitivity in adolescents, which may help to prevent and improve excessive fat accumulation and insulin resistance.
10.Optimization study of CAR-T cell expansion targeting CD99
Yixuan WANG ; Miao YU ; Jiaxuan ZHAO ; Fenfang ZHAO ; Yi ZENG ; Youyong WANG ; Haichuan ZHU ; Tongcun ZHANG ; Jiangzhou SHI
China Oncology 2024;34(7):639-649
Background and purpose:Chimeric antigen receptor T(CAR-T)cell therapy has shown remarkable efficacy in treating hematological and lymphatic system tumors,but its effectiveness in solid tumors is relatively poor,which is partly attributed to target selection.For Ewing sarcoma(ES),CD99 can be a potential target for CAR-T cells.However,due to T cells'endogenous expression of CD99 protein,CAR-T cells targeting CD99 face limitations in their expansion capacity in vitro.This study aimed to identify the optimal conditions for preparing CD99 CAR-T cells by incorporating CD99 knockdown short hairpin RNA(shRNA),optimizing the multiplicity of infection(MOI)for lentiviral transduction,and screening for the best culture medium and container for CAR-T cell expansion.Methods:shRNA sequences were screened to enhance the expansion capacity of CD99 CAR-T cells.Different MOI,culture media,and containers were used to assess CAR-T cell transduction efficiency,cell viability,proliferation capacity,specific killing ability,and interferon-γ(IFN-γ)release levels under various conditions,in order to identify the optimal cell preparation conditions.Results:The expansion level of KO-CD99 CAR-T cells obtained through shRNA knockdown was significantly higher than that of CD99 CAR-T cells[(16.40±0.40)vs(6.33±1.53),P<0.01].The optimal expansion effect was observed when the transduction MOI was between 0.25 and 1.0,and OptiVitro was used as the culture medium.CAR-T cells cultured in ventilated flasks exhibited significantly higher expansion rates compared to cells cultured in bags[MOI=0.25:(50.23±3.32)vs(13.02±4.82);MOI=0.50:(49.96±0.83)vs(18.25±2.88);MOI=1.00:(48.27±5.08)vs(13.16±6.26);P<0.01],with better cell phenotype and higher specific killing ability.Conclusion:KO-CD99 CAR-T cells obtained through shRNA technology can achieve stable expansion.Based on the optimization of expansion conditions,KO-CD99 CAR-T cells exhibit superior expansion capacity and a higher proportion of memory T cells when the MOI is between 0.25 and 1.00,OptiVitro is used as the culture medium,and ventilated flasks are used as the culture container.These findings lay a solid foundation for further clinical trials of CD99 CAR-T cell therapy for ES.

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