1.Non-targeted screening and prioritization of emerging pollutants in sewage using direct injection high-resolution mass spectrometry
Chao ZHANG ; Chang WANG ; Xiangru YI ; Jingjing SONG ; Li YANG ; Tao WANG ; ZhiWen WEI ; Keming YUN ; Haiyan CUI ; Fangxing YANG ; Meng HU
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2025;40(3):317-322
Objective To establish a high-throughput non-targeted screening and prioritization method for emerging pollutants(EPs)in sewage using direct injection high-resolution mass spectrometry(HRMS).Methods The sewage samples were filtered by membrane filter and directly subjected to the liquid chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometer based on a method modified from our previous study.A C18 chromatographic column was applied for a gradient elution separation,and accurate mass and mass spectral fragment information were obtained through the MS full scan mode and MS/MS DIA data collection mode.After peak detection and alignment,the features from the raw data through open source software MZmine 3,and then high-throughput screening strategies such as MassBank and PubChem databases were used for compound annotation.Finally,the candidate features were confirmed with chemical standards by compared their retention time and mass spectrum fragmentation ion peaks.Results 13 EPs were identified,including 7 industrial chemicals,4 pharmaceuticals,1 pesticide and 1 metabolite.High detection rates were observed for metformin(86.2%),2-hydroxybenzothiazole(79.3%),1,2-benzisothiazole-3-one(72.4%),and 1,2-benzisothiazole-3-one(72.4%).The quantitative concentration range of EPs was 1.37~19.05 ng/mL,with the high concentrations observed for melamine(19.05 ng/mL)and furosemide(18.49 ng/mL).Ecological risk assessment identified 1,2-benzisothiazol-3-one,4-aminoacetophenone,creatinine,2-hydroxybenzothiazole,and furosemide as key pollutants.Conclusion This direct injection coupled with HRMS workflow enables efficient non-targeted screening and prioritization of emerging EPs in sewage samples,highlighting five ecotoxicologically critical EPs.The methodology enhances environmental monitoring capabilities and provide critical technical support for interdisciplinary research such as environmental forensics and health risk assessment.
2.The role of pulmonary vascular endothelial cell injury in COPD and its targeted therapeutic strategies
Xin JINGJING ; Han NINGXIN ; Chang LIPING ; Jia ZHENHUA
Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;3(3):199-209
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)is a common disease with a high global incidence and mortality rate.It is charac-terized by chronic inflammation and structural airway obstruction that is not fully reversible,leading to shortness of breath caused by air trapping and increased physical exertion.Over the past few decades,the incidence of COPD has continued to rise.Although commonly used therapeutic agents,such as glucocorticoids and bronchodilators,have demonstrated significant symptomatic relief,they primarily target symptoms rather than halting disease progression.Therefore,further research is needed to better understand the underlying mechanisms of COPD and to develop novel therapeutic strategies for its prevention and management.Early studies on the pathogenesis of COPD primarily focused on airway epithelial cell injury,while relatively less attention was given to pulmonary vascular endothelial cells(PVECs).However,recent evidence indicates that COPD is not only an airway and systemic inflammatory disorder but also a vascular disease,with PVECs playing a critical role in its pathogenesis.PVECs are among the main cellular targets damaged in COPD and are involved in mediating its initiation and progression.In this review,we summarize emerging evidence that highlights the close association between PVEC injury and COPD pathogenesis.We also explore the roles and mechanisms of various therapeutic interventions targeting PVECs,including chemical agents and traditional Chinese medicine,in the treatment of COPD.
3.Non-targeted screening and prioritization of emerging pollutants in sewage using direct injection high-resolution mass spectrometry
Chao ZHANG ; Chang WANG ; Xiangru YI ; Jingjing SONG ; Li YANG ; Tao WANG ; ZhiWen WEI ; Keming YUN ; Haiyan CUI ; Fangxing YANG ; Meng HU
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2025;40(3):317-322
Objective To establish a high-throughput non-targeted screening and prioritization method for emerging pollutants(EPs)in sewage using direct injection high-resolution mass spectrometry(HRMS).Methods The sewage samples were filtered by membrane filter and directly subjected to the liquid chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometer based on a method modified from our previous study.A C18 chromatographic column was applied for a gradient elution separation,and accurate mass and mass spectral fragment information were obtained through the MS full scan mode and MS/MS DIA data collection mode.After peak detection and alignment,the features from the raw data through open source software MZmine 3,and then high-throughput screening strategies such as MassBank and PubChem databases were used for compound annotation.Finally,the candidate features were confirmed with chemical standards by compared their retention time and mass spectrum fragmentation ion peaks.Results 13 EPs were identified,including 7 industrial chemicals,4 pharmaceuticals,1 pesticide and 1 metabolite.High detection rates were observed for metformin(86.2%),2-hydroxybenzothiazole(79.3%),1,2-benzisothiazole-3-one(72.4%),and 1,2-benzisothiazole-3-one(72.4%).The quantitative concentration range of EPs was 1.37~19.05 ng/mL,with the high concentrations observed for melamine(19.05 ng/mL)and furosemide(18.49 ng/mL).Ecological risk assessment identified 1,2-benzisothiazol-3-one,4-aminoacetophenone,creatinine,2-hydroxybenzothiazole,and furosemide as key pollutants.Conclusion This direct injection coupled with HRMS workflow enables efficient non-targeted screening and prioritization of emerging EPs in sewage samples,highlighting five ecotoxicologically critical EPs.The methodology enhances environmental monitoring capabilities and provide critical technical support for interdisciplinary research such as environmental forensics and health risk assessment.
4.Efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen combined with Saccharomyces boulardii in ulcerative colitis and effect of serum asymmetric dimethylarginine
Xin GAO ; Yilei WANG ; Tong WANG ; Jingjing LIU ; Renyuan CHANG ; Xiaoya XU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2025;48(8):711-715
Objective:To explore the effect of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) combined with Saccharomyces boulardii in ulcerative colitis (UC) and effect of serum asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA). Methods:A total of 100 patients with UC admitted to the First Hospital of Yulin from August 2021 to August 2023 were prospectively selected as the study objects and divided into control group and observation group according to random number table method, with 50 cases in each group. The control group was treated with mesalazine + Saccharomyces boulardii sachets, and the observation group was treated with mesalazine + Saccharomyces boulardii sachets + HBO, and both groups were treated for 60 d. The clinical efficacy and the levels of intestinal flora, ADMA, intestinal mucosal barrier function indexes, inflammatory factors and immune function indexes before and after treatment were compared between the two groups, and the occurrence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups. Results:After treatment, the total effective rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group: 74.00%(37/52) vs. 50.00%(26/52), there was statistical difference ( χ2 = 5.19, P<0.05). After treatment, the number of Enterococcus and Escherichia coli in the observation group were lower than those in the control group: (4.37 ± 0.91) lgcfu/g vs. (7.95 ± 1.32) lgcfu/g, (6.17 ± 0.92) lgcfu/g vs. (9.36 ± 1.35) lgcfu/g; and the number of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium were higher than those in the control group: (10.24 ± 2.57) lgcfu/g vs. (8.38 ± 1.48) lgcfu/g, (10.72 ± 3.15) lgcfu/g vs. (8.69 ± 2.64) lgcfu/g, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). After treatment, the level of ADMA in the observation group was lower than that in control group: (0.51 ± 0.08) μmol/L vs. (0.85 ± 0.12) μmol/L; and the intestinal mucosal barrier function indexes of diamine oxidase, D-lactic acid and endotoxin were lower than those in the control group: (5.82 ± 1.13) U/L vs. (7.13 ± 1.89) U/L, (3.96 ± 0.42) mmol/L vs. (4.38 ± 0.85)mmol/L, (0.18 ± 0.02) kEU/L vs. (0.23 ± 0.04) kEU/L, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). After treatment, the inflammatory factor C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin (IL)-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the observation group were lower than those in the control group: (4.84 ± 0.68) mg/L vs. (7.16 ± 0.82) mg/L, (13.24 ± 1.98) ng/L vs. (17.61 ± 2.25) ng/L, (22.13 ± 4.16) μg/L vs. (29.36 ± 5.37) μg/L; and IL-10 was higher than that in the control group:(15.35 ± 2.98) ng/L vs. (11.27 ± 3.26) ng/L, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). After treatment, the immune function indexes CD 3+, CD 4+, CD 4+/CD 8+ in the observation group were higher than those in the control group: 0.563 ± 0.063 vs. 0.459 ± 0.052, 0.420 ± 0.049 vs. 0.383 ± 0.053, 1.35 ± 0.32 vs. 1.16 ± 0.26, there werestatistical differences ( P<0.05). The incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups had no statistical difference ( P>0.05). Conclusions:HBO combined with Saccharomyces boulardii can significantly improve clinical symptoms, reduce intestinal mucosal damage and improve intestinal microenvironment in UC patients.
5.The role of pulmonary vascular endothelial cell injury in COPD and its targeted therapeutic strategies
Jingjing XIN ; Ningxin HAN ; Liping CHANG ; Zhenhua JIA
Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;3(3):199-209
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease with a high global incidence and mortality rate. It is characterized by chronic inflammation and structural airway obstruction that is not fully reversible, leading to shortness of breath caused by air trapping and increased physical exertion. Over the past few decades, the incidence of COPD has continued to rise. Although commonly used therapeutic agents, such as glucocorticoids and bronchodilators, have demonstrated significant symptomatic relief, they primarily target symptoms rather than halting disease progression. Therefore, further research is needed to better understand the underlying mechanisms of COPD and to develop novel therapeutic strategies for its prevention and management. Early studies on the pathogenesis of COPD primarily focused on airway epithelial cell injury, while relatively less attention was given to pulmonary vascular endothelial cells (PVECs). However, recent evidence indicates that COPD is not only an airway and systemic inflammatory disorder but also a vascular disease, with PVECs playing a critical role in its pathogenesis. PVECs are among the main cellular targets damaged in COPD and are involved in mediating its initiation and progression. In this review, we summarize emerging evidence that highlights the close association between PVEC injury and COPD pathogenesis. We also explore the roles and mechanisms of various therapeutic interventions targeting PVECs, including chemical agents and traditional Chinese medicine, in the treatment of COPD.
6.Key mediating factors of ABO glycosyltransferases affecting human diseases: ABH blood group antigens and von Willebrand factor
Yifan JIANG ; Jingjing LYU ; Tao JU ; Xingyu CHEN ; Guangyu ZHANG ; Jiang CHANG ; Chaolong WANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(5):880-887
Epidemiology research has found that ABO blood group and the gene coding ABO glycosyltransferases are associated with many human diseases. The activity of ABO glycosyltransferases varies with different blood types, mediating different glycosylation modifications. The variation in glycosylation level might be the risk factor of specific disease. Based on the literature retrieval and analysis, glycosylation levels regulated by ABO glycosyltransferases mainly affect the ABH blood group antigens and von Willebrand factor (vWF). By modulating key glycosylation components, ABO glycosyltransferases partly determine the activity or expression levels of the ABH antigens and vWF, thereby affecting the development and progression of diseases. Exploring the pathogenic mechanisms of ABO glycosyltransferases can improve the understanding of the molecular pathology of related diseases and provide reference for clinical research and application.
7.Expression and clinical value of integrin-associated protein 47 and soluble programmed death-ligand 1 in patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia
Yan LI ; Jingjing XU ; Yuqin ZHANG ; Bin HOU ; Hongjin CHANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2025;48(2):168-172
Objective:To investigate the expression and clinical value of integrin-associated protein 47 (CD47) and soluble programmed death receptor-ligand 1 (sPD-L1) in patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).Methods:The method of retrospective study was adopted, 76 patients with ITP admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University from July 2016 to July 2022 were regarded as the study group, and another 76 cases of physical examination were regarded as the control group. The levels of serum CD47, sPD-L1, interleukin-33(IL-33) and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) were determined by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, the diagnostic value of CD47 and sPD-L1 for ITP was analyzed by the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, Pearson test was applied to analyze the correlation between serum CD47 and sPD-L1 in ITP patients, multivariate Logistic regression analysis was applied to analyze the risk factors affecting ITP.Results:The levels of serum CD47, sPD-L1 and IL-33 in the study group were higher than those in the control group: (40.31 ± 6.59) μg/L vs. (32.16 ± 6.33) μg/L, (78.42 ± 10.22) ng/L vs. (64.49 ± 10.36) ng/L, (73.29 ± 14.26) ng/L vs. (26.54 ± 5.16) ng/L; the level of serum TGF-β in the study group was lower than that in the control group: (1 752.66 ± 310.73) ng/L vs. (2 625.88 ± 389.58) ng/L, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The result of the Pearson test showed that there was a positive correlation between serum CD47 and sPD-L1 in ITP patients ( r = 0.572, P<0.05). The result of the ROC curve showed that the area under the curve predicted by the combination of serum CD47 and sPD-L1 was 0.948 (95% CI 0.916 - 0.979), which was better than that predicted by CD47 and sPD-L1 alone ( P<0.05). The result of multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that CD47, sPD-L1, and IL-33 were the risk factors affecting ITP ( P<0.05), and TGF-β was the protective factor affecting ITP ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The serum levels of CD47 and sPD-L1 in patients with ITP are elevated, and the combined detection of the two indicators has a good diagnostic value for ITP.
8.Principles and Methods of Using Metering Unit in National Technical Specification of Medical Service Items(Version 2023)
Jingjing LANG ; Jinming KONG ; Lihua YU ; Huanhuan CHANG ; Xingyu YANG ; Hailong ZHOU ; Qin JIANG
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(7):10-12,15
Metering unit is important component of medical service items and also serve as significant bases for scientifically estimating the costs of medical services.National Technical Specification of Medical Service Items(2023 Edition)has set up elements such as"metering unit"and"adjustment coefficient for resource consumption in special circumstances",which clearly stipulate the metering units of each medical service item and the multiples for discretionary increases or decreases in the overall resource consumption when special circumstances occur.These two elements are important references for the cost accounting in medical institutions.The project team has elaborated on the definitions,establishment principles and special circumstances of these two types of elements,namely"metering units"and"adjustment coefficient for resource consumption in special circumstances",providing references for the application of relevant governments and healthcare institutions.
9.The Rationale and Implementation of the Financial Classification of Medical Service Items
Xingyu YANG ; Lihua YU ; Huanhuan CHANG ; Jingjing LANG ; Qin JIANG
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(7):16-18
As an important indicator to assess the revenue structure of hospitals,healthcare service revenue can truly reflect the labor value of medical personnel.A unified financial classification is the premise of accurate calculation of revenue structure.Meeting the needs of financial management of medical institutions through mapping with current healthcare service items in various regions,Financial Classification of Medical Service Items has unified the financial classification from the aspects of bill classification,accounting subject and expense classification in medical record.
10.Design and Application Prospect of Item Codes in National Technical Specification of Medical Service Items(Version 2023)
Xingyu YANG ; Lihua YU ; Huanhuan CHANG ; Hailong ZHOU ; Jingjing LANG ; Jinming KONG ; Qin JIANG
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(7):4-6
The assignment of the"item code"element in National Technical Specification of Medical Service Items(Version 2023)continues the classification framework and coding rules of National Specification of Medical Service Price Items(Version 2012).The project team experts are members of the WHO-Family of International Classifications(WHO-FIC)China Classification,Terminology and Standards Collaborating Center.The design concept of project coding is the same as that of the International Classification of Health Interventions(ICHI).Both adopt an alphanumeric characters hybrid coding classification method based on multi-axis classification,clarified the definition and scope of these four key classification axis which including anatomy system,anatomical site,surgical procedure and surgical approach,and optimize and update item property,sub-classifications and coding.Unified medical service item code can make contribution to the comparability of statistics related to health care items across regions,promote cross-regional healthcare and healthcare insurance settlement at the national level;improve its refined management level in hospital,and play an important role in performance management and data statistical analysis.

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