1.Autophagy regulates early embryonic development in mice via affecting H3K4me3 modification
Jing HU ; Ling ZHU ; Juan XIE ; Deying KONG ; Doudou LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(5):1147-1155
BACKGROUND:Autophagy,as a key regulatory mechanism of cell development,plays an important role in different stages of embryonic development.The mechanism of how autophagy regulates embryonic development through histone modifications is currently unclear.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of autophagy on trimethylation of lysine 4 on histone H3(H3K4me3)modification in embryos and its effect on embryonic development.METHODS:Mouse fertilized eggs were divided into control and autophagy inhibitor-treated groups(chloroquine phosphate-treated group and 3-methyladenine-treated group),and cultured in vitro to different periods of time,and were then classified as early 2-cell embryos,middle 2-cell embryos,late 2-cell embryos,4-cell embryos,8-cell embryos,morula stage,and blastocyst stage.Levels of reactive oxygen species,autophagy marker proteins LC3B and P62,DNA loss marker γH2AX,and H3K4me3 were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay in late 2-cell embryos of each group.Changes in H3K4me3 modification in late 2-cell embryos of each group were detected by CUT&Tag.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Autophagy inhibition caused embryo development arrest.(2)There was no significant difference in reactive oxygen species and γH2AX between the autophagy inhibitor-treated groups and control group.(3)H3K4me3 levels were significantly elevated in the autophagy inhibitor-treated group compared with the control group.(4)CUT&Tag results showed a significantly increased H3K4me3 peaks on the proximal promoter region of the genes after autophagy inhibition and an increase of H3K4me3-specific modification genes.These findings suggest that autophagy may affect embryonic development by regulating the level of H3K4me3 modification.
2.Expert Consensus on Neurocritical Care Monitoring and Management in Beijing and Tibet(2025)
Drolma PHURBU ; Wenjin CHEN ; Heng ZHANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Xiaomeng WANG ; Guoying LIN ; Wenjun PAN ; Xiying GUI ; Xin CAI ; Chodron TENZIN ; Jianlei FU ; Qianwei LI ; TSEYANG ; Yijun LIU ; Bo LIU ; Tsering DROLMA ; Yudron SONAM ; KYILV ; Samdrup TSERING ; Wa DA ; Juan GUO ; Cheng QIU ; Huan CHEN ; Xiaoting WANG ; Yangong CHAO ; Dawei LIU ; Wenzhao CHAI ; Chenggong HU ; Wanhong YIN ; Shihong ZHU
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(1):59-72
Neurocritical care involves complex pathophysiological mechanisms, and its incidence is higher, injuries are more severe, and treatment is more challenging in high-altitude environments. This consensus, based on the latest domestic and international evidence-based medical data, establishes a standardized, goal-oriented framework for neurocritical care management applicable in high-altitude regions and nationwide. The consensus was developed following international standards for evidence quality assessment and underwent two rounds of Delphi expert consultation, resulting in 32 recommendation statements covering three parts: management systems, monitoring and assessment, and core strategies. Key updates include: advocating for the establishment of independent neurocritical care units and implementing precise tiered diagnosis and treatment based on the "Five Differences in Critical Care" concept; constructing a "trinity" multimodal brain monitoring system centered on cerebral blood flow, cerebral oxygenation, and brain function, emphasizing routine bedside transcranial Doppler ultrasound, cerebral oximetry, and continuous electroencephalography monitoring; shifting management strategies from mild hypothermia therapy to targeted temperature management, and defining the "446" target management pathway for the supercritical stage; emphasizing the assessment of static and dynamic cerebrovascular autoregulation functions through multimodal methods to achieve individualized optimal mean arterial pressure management; elevating cerebrospinal fluid management goals to the level of "glymphatic system" function maintenance; implementing a multidisciplinary collaborative, whole-process management model focusing on patients' long-term neurological functional outcomes; de-escalation criteria include multidimensional indicators such as recovery of brain structure, restoration of cerebrovascular autoregulation, improvement in cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and reduction in biomarker levels; and integrating cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence into post-critical care management and rehabilitation planning. This consensus systematically integrates the entire process of neurocritical care management, reflecting the modern connotation of goal-oriented, dynamic, and multimodal integration in neurocritical care medicine. It aims to adapt to new trends such as deepening understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms, the integration of medicine and engineering, and the empowerment of artificial intelligence, thereby further advancing the discipline of critical care medicine.
3.Dendritic cell subpopulations in the tumor microenvironment: biological behaviors and targeted therapeutic strategies
CUI Jiale ; JI Anjie ; ZHU Ha ; LIU Juan
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(3):225-232
[摘 要] 树突状细胞(DC)作为抗肿瘤免疫应答的核心启动者与调控者,已成为肿瘤免疫治疗的重要靶点。DC疫苗等靶向DC的免疫治疗策略在抗肿瘤治疗中展现出独特优势,但仍存在抗原提呈效率不足、免疫抑制微环境抵抗、功能特异性调控困难等瓶颈问题。肿瘤微环境(TME)中的DC存在高度异质性,不同DC亚群在分化发育、免疫调控及效应转归方面呈现复杂的多样性。解析DC亚群的精确表型与功能机制对于开发新型DC靶向性免疫治疗策略具有重要意义。TME中募集的经典DC、浆细胞样DC、单核细胞来源DC能与肿瘤浸润免疫细胞和微环境中的非免疫细胞(包括肿瘤细胞、成纤维细胞、内皮细胞等)相互作用激活抗肿瘤免疫应答,而TME还会通过转录调控、表观遗传调控、代谢重塑等多种方式抑制DC招募和抗原提呈能力,甚至诱导其向耐受性DC转化。值得注意的是,新近发现的富含免疫调节分子的成熟DC具有双向免疫调控作用,其起源路径和免疫调控网络仍有待深入研究。随着单细胞分析与空间组学分析等技术的发展,有望在单细胞分辨率下系统解析DC亚群的功能多样性及其与TME的时空相互作用网络,为开发下一代精准免疫治疗策略提供新靶点和新思路。
4.Autophagy regulates early embryonic development in mice via affecting H3K4me3 modification
Jing HU ; Ling ZHU ; Juan XIE ; Deying KONG ; Doudou LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(5):1147-1155
BACKGROUND:Autophagy,as a key regulatory mechanism of cell development,plays an important role in different stages of embryonic development.The mechanism of how autophagy regulates embryonic development through histone modifications is currently unclear.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of autophagy on trimethylation of lysine 4 on histone H3(H3K4me3)modification in embryos and its effect on embryonic development.METHODS:Mouse fertilized eggs were divided into control and autophagy inhibitor-treated groups(chloroquine phosphate-treated group and 3-methyladenine-treated group),and cultured in vitro to different periods of time,and were then classified as early 2-cell embryos,middle 2-cell embryos,late 2-cell embryos,4-cell embryos,8-cell embryos,morula stage,and blastocyst stage.Levels of reactive oxygen species,autophagy marker proteins LC3B and P62,DNA loss marker γH2AX,and H3K4me3 were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay in late 2-cell embryos of each group.Changes in H3K4me3 modification in late 2-cell embryos of each group were detected by CUT&Tag.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Autophagy inhibition caused embryo development arrest.(2)There was no significant difference in reactive oxygen species and γH2AX between the autophagy inhibitor-treated groups and control group.(3)H3K4me3 levels were significantly elevated in the autophagy inhibitor-treated group compared with the control group.(4)CUT&Tag results showed a significantly increased H3K4me3 peaks on the proximal promoter region of the genes after autophagy inhibition and an increase of H3K4me3-specific modification genes.These findings suggest that autophagy may affect embryonic development by regulating the level of H3K4me3 modification.
5.Genetic differentiation of Anopheles sinensis (Diptera: Culicidae) based on COⅠ and ITS2 sequences
Gang WANG ; Chun-juan SHI ; Dan KONG ; Xuan ZHU ; Ji HE ; Ming-hui ZHAO ; Chong-cai WANG
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2026;33(2):90-95
Objective Exploring genetic differences among geographic strains of Anopheles sinensis in China. Methods Based on the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I(COⅠ )and ribosomal the second internal transcribed spacer(ITS2), genetic distance analyses were conducted on An. sinensis samples collected nationwide. Results Genetic differentiation was observed within An. sinensis geographic strains, primarily reflected in the genetic distances of COⅠ sequences, with some distances between samples exceeding those between closely related species. However, ITS2 sequences showed relatively low levels of differentiation within geographic strains. No significant separation was observed, and gene exchange exhibited a random pattern among geographic strains. Conclusions Significant differences in genetic distance were observed among An. sinensis samples, along with evidence of interspecific continuity among sibling species. For the identification of closely related species using wild-collected Anopheles mosquitoes samples, reliance solely on commonly used barcodes such as COⅠ and ITS2 may be insufficient. Additional molecular markers, including COⅡ and D3 gene fragments, should also be considered. Caution should be exercised when using COⅠ genes to identify cryptic species, especially within Anopheles mosquitoes.
6.Fluorescence Suppression Method of Raman Spectroscopy and Its Application in Skin and Cosmetics Analysis
Yun-Xia CHEN ; Jia-Rong WANG ; Jian-Yu ZHU ; Shi-Wen LIN ; Ya-Nan LIU ; Xiao-Yue MA ; Guang-Cheng XI ; Juan LIU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(7):1914-1926
Owing to its inherent advantages—such as being non-destructive, rapid, highly molecule-specific, and minimally interfered with by moisture—Raman spectroscopy has been widely adopted in the fields of skin barrier function assessment, monitoring the transdermal penetration of active cosmetic ingredients, and the identification and quality control of cosmetic products. Despite these strengths, the practical application of this technique faces a significant bottleneck: the strong fluorescence background generated by endogenous skin components and exogenous cosmetic additives. Endogenous skin substances, such as structural proteins (e.g., collagen and elastin), metabolic coenzymes (e.g., nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), and pigments (e.g., melanin), together with exogenous cosmetic constituents like organic colorants, chemical sunscreens, and fragrances, often possess strong absorption and emission characteristics. When excited by lasers, these components produce a fluorescence background that can be 106 to 108 times stronger than the Raman scattering signals, effectively masking the inherently weak vibrational fingerprint information. In recent years, driven by the rapid development of optoelectronic hardware and artificial intelligence algorithms, fluorescence suppression strategies have evolved from isolated, single-method approaches into comprehensive, multi-level synergistic systems. These systems are categorized into three distinct tiers: sample preparation, signal acquisition, and data processing. At the sample preparation level, techniques such as photobleaching and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) are employed to eliminate or bypass the generation of fluorescence at the source. At the signal acquisition level, instrumental improvements—including the use of long-wavelength near-infrared excitation (typically 785 nm or 1 064 nm), confocal spatial filtering, and shifted excitation Raman difference spectroscopy (SERDS)— are utilized to physically isolate Raman signals from the fluorescence background. Furthermore, at the data processing level, numerical baseline correction methods such as polynomial fitting, penalized least squares (e.g., airPLS, arPLS), wavelet transform, and derivative algorithms are increasingly integrated into the analytical pipeline to extract Raman spectral features from mixed signals without increasing hardware costs or acquisition time. This review provides a systematic categorization and critical evaluation of these fluorescence suppression methods, detailing their underlying principles, technical advantages, and inherent limitations in diverse experimental setups. By focusing on critical application scenarios—including skin barrier assessment, percutaneous absorption monitoring, the routine quality control of cosmetics, and the emerging field of portable on-site detection—this paper explores the current state of technique selection and optimization. Finally, the article discusses future development trends, emphasizing the necessity of constructing adaptive, tiered suppression strategies, developing intelligent and automated data processing algorithms, and promoting the integration of portable, multi-modal diagnostic devices. The objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive technical reference to facilitate the transition of Raman spectroscopy from a specialized laboratory tool into a routine, robust analytical platform for advancements in skin science and cosmetic research.
7.Exploration of application of ATR teaching mode in Medical Immunology experimental teaching
Ha ZHU ; Mingyan HUANG ; Liye ZHU ; Juan LIU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(6):1310-1314
Experimental teaching of Medical Immunology is an important way to achieve the teaching goal of cultivating"prac-tical,applied,and innovative high-quality medical talents".Applying the ATR teaching mode to Medical Immunology experimental teaching,fully utilizing the advantages of artificial intelligence teaching assistants,can not only stimulate students'learning enthusi-asm,achieve simultaneous progress of"knowledge learning"and"thinking exercise",promote deep learning,and improve teaching quality,but also enhance students'teamwork ability,achieve a dual approach of"value thinking"and"practical exercise",integrate ideological and political education into the curriculum,and achieve moral education.
8.Effect of Graft Composition on Viral Infection and Survival after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Fan LIU ; Shan WANG ; Qiu-Juan ZHU ; Tao WANG ; Wei-Wei TIAN ; Rong GONG ; Zhi-Lin GAO
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1803-1808
Objective:To investigate the effect of infusing different doses of graft cells on viral infections and survival after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(allo-HSCT).Methods:Clinical data of 99 patients with hematological diseases who underwent allo-HSCT in Shanxi Bethune Hospital were retrospectively analysed.The proportion of mononuclear cells(MNC)was counted microscopically,the proportions and absolute counts of CD34+cells and lymphocyte subsets(including CD3+T,CD4+T,CD8+T,CD4+CD8+T,B,and NK cells)were detected by flow cytometry,and the infusion dose of each cell types was calculated.The patients were divided into high-dose group and low-dose group based on the median value of the infused cell dose.The effects of different doses of various graft cells on post-transplant viral infections(CMV,EBV,BKV)and survival were analyzed.Results:The low-dose MNC(<7.97 × 108/kg)and high-dose CD4+CD8+T cell(≥3.02 × 106/kg)groups had a higher Epstein-Barr virus(EBV)infection rate(P=0.031;P=0.020).The high-dose CD34+cell group and low-dose CD3+T,CD8+T and natural killer(NK)cell groups showed a trend toward higher EBV infection rates,but the differences were not statitsically significant(P>0.05).There was no significant difference in the rates of EBV infection between the high-dose and low-dose groups of CD4+T and B cells(P>0.05).Multivariate analysis revealed that the doses of MNC and CD4+CD8+T cells in the graft were independent factors influencing EBV infection(P=0.023;P=0.016).The doses of cells in the graft showed no significant impact on CMV and BKV infection,or patient survival(P>0.05).Conclusion:Infusing a lower dose of MNC and a higher dose of CD4+CD8+T cells increases the risk of EBV infection,but does not affect the survival outcome.
9.The efficacy of adjuvant therapy on diabetic retinopathy and the influence on the degree of retinal vasculopathy and immune response
Jiang ZHU ; Zhiguo XU ; Shuwei BAI ; Juan SHAO ; Chunchao BI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2025;48(8):701-706
Objective:To investigate the effects of lezumab adjuvant therapy on the degree of retinal vasculopathy and immune response in the treatment of macular central diabetic retinopathy (DR).Methods:From July 2022 to December 2023, 120 patients with DR in macular central who received treatment in the Xi′an People′s Hospital (Xi′an Fourth Hospital) were retrospectively selected and divided into two groups according to the treatment methods: the observation group (60 cases, lezumab combined with sitagliptin), and the control group (60 cases, sitagliptin). Patients′glucose metabolism, visual acuity, degree of retinopathy, inflammation [tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-2 (IL-2), interleukin-10 (IL-10)] and angiogenesis related factors [serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), midkine (MK), 5′-nucleotidase (CD73)] were evaluated, and the curative efficacy of the two groups was compared. The security of the two schemes was compared.Results:Compared with the control group, the serum concentrations of MK, CD73, TNF-α and VEGF were lower in the observation group after treatment: (1.44 ± 0.06) ng/L vs. (1.67 ± 0.11) ng/L, (1.10 ± 0.27) ng/L vs. (1.31 ± 0.26) ng/L, (11.62 ± 0.89) ng/L vs. (15.96 ± 4.42) ng/L, (84.07 ± 27.07) ng/L vs. (100.72 ± 16.05) ng/L, while the concentration of IL-10 was higher: (65.65 ± 8.68) ng/L vs. (60.02 ± 5.07) ng/L, with statistically significant differences ( P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in fasting blood glucose (FBG) and 2 h postprandial blood glucose between two groups before and after treatment ( P>0.05). After treatment, the macular thickness and visual field gray value in the observation group were lower than those in the control group: (302.81 ± 77.08) μm vs. (336.44 ± 10.35) μm, (1.55 ± 0.43)% vs. (2.09 ± 0.51)% ( P<0.05). After 3 months of treatment, the visual acuity in the observation group was higher than that in the control group: 0.493 ± 0.103 vs. 0.439 ± 0.084 ( P<0.05). No serious adverse reactions occurred in both groups. Conclusions:Lezumab assisted sitagliptin has a significant effect in the treatment of DR, which can reduce the degree of lesions, improve vision, and reduce the levels of inflammation and angiogenesis related factors.
10.Application of 3D technology-assisted teaching based on the four-in-one flipped classroom in clinical teaching of neurosurgery
Qungen XIAO ; Huiyong LIU ; Junfeng LIU ; Zhoubin TAN ; Juan CHEN ; Mingxin ZHU ; Qiaoying TANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(8):1104-1109
Objective:To explore the application effect of 3D technology-assisted teaching based on "four-in-one" flipped classroom in clinical teaching of neurosurgery, and provide a basis for optimizing the medical education mode.Methods:A total of 50 students from the Second Clinical College were selected between June 2020 and June 2024, including eight-year program medical students and postgraduate neurosurgery students. The control group ( n=25) received the conventional teaching mode. The experimental group ( n=25) was taught using the "four-in-one" flipped classroom combined with 3D technology, including characteristic textbooks with 3D model drawings, Internet platforms (video libraries and virtual simulation modules), mobile interactive terminals (real-time question and answer), and virtual simulation technology. Effectiveness was evaluated through theoretical assessment (e.g., neuroanatomy and clinical application ability, with a total score of 100 points), operational assessment (e.g., surgical design and aseptic concept, with a total score of 100 points), and a teaching quality questionnaire. Independent samples t-test was conducted using SPSS 22.0. Results:The total score of theoretical assessment was higher in the experimental group than that in the control group [(86.52±5.21) vs. (73.56±6.32), P<0.001], with the largest difference observed in case analysis questions [(26.03±3.65) vs. (22.22±3.50), P=0.001]. In the operational assessment, the experimental group performed better in "surgical process design" [(26.30±4.14) vs. (21.44±3.45), P<0.001] and "aseptic concept" [(8.18±0.98) vs. (6.64±0.79), P<0.001]. The teaching quality questionnaire showed that the experimental group scored higher in "clinical practice skill enhancement" [(23.13±1.39) vs. (21.45±1.86), P=0.001] and "self-directed learning motivation" [(21.84±1.60) vs. (19.75±1.45), P<0.001]. Conclusions:The combination of "four-in-one" flipped classroom and 3D technology can significantly improve the teaching effectiveness of neurosurgery, especially in the cultivation of clinical thinking and practical abilities. This approach is worth promoting.


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