1.SIRT5 Potentiates Hepatocarcinogenesis by Modulating Protein Acylation in Mice
Yu ZHANG ; Feng-Rui REN ; Jia-Yun LI ; Xiang-Yu CHEN ; Zi-Yi WANG ; Qi SUN ; Jun-Cheng ZHAO ; Ye ZHANG ; Zhen HUANG ; Hao HU ; Tao-Tao WEI ; Min XIAO
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(6):1712-1722
ObjectiveHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents 90% of all primary liver cancers. The main risk factors associated with HCC include viral hepatitis (B and/or C), alcohol abuse, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which progressively advance to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and ultimately evolve into HCC. Surgical resection represents the most effective treatment for HCC, while recent advances in immunotherapy, including immune checkpoint inhibitors and adoptive cell therapies, have provided improved treatment prospects for patients with unresectable HCC. However, the complex metabolic heterogeneity of HCC limits the therapeutic efficacy. Metabolic intermediates acyl-CoA not only provide energy and substrates for numerous biochemical reactions but also serve as donors for protein lysine acylation, a major class of post-translational modification (PTM). Therefore, a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying protein lysine acylation and hepatocarcinogenesis is urgently needed. MethodsThe levels of protein lysine acylation and silence information regulator 5 (SIRT5) expression levels in clinical HCC samples were analyzed by Western blot. Quantitative malonylome and succinylome of HCC samples were analyzed by antibody-based affinity enrichment coupled with tandem mass spectrometry. The proliferation of HCC cells was analyzed with Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assays, the apoptosis was quantified by Annexin V-FITC/propidium iodide (PI) staining coupled with flow cytometry, and the ability of cells to migrate was assayed by Transwell assays. The enzymatic activity of glutathione S-transferase Mu 1 (GSTM1) was quantified. Transgenic mice with hepatic overexpression of SIRT5 were constructed using CRISPR-Cas9, and primary hepatocarcinogenesis was induced by administration of diethylnitrosamine. ResultsWestern blot analysis indicated that the expression level of SIRT5 was elevated in clinical samples from HCC patients, and the levels of lysine malonylation, glutarylation, and succinylation were significantly reduced in HCC tissues. Knockout of SIRT5 in MHCC-97H and MHCC-97L hepatoma cells suppressed cell proliferation, and increased the percentage of apoptotic cells significantly. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses of the differentially malonylome and succinylome of HCC samples revealed significant enrichment in two major classes of biological processes: core energy metabolism (e.g., glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, tricarboxylic acid metabolic process, fatty acid beta oxidation) and detoxification and oxidative stress response (e.g., response to toxic substance, chemical carcinogenesis, reactive oxygen species (ROS)). SIRT5 removes malonylation from lysine residues in GSTM1 and restores its detoxification activity, which is crucial for the survival of hepatocytes under stressed conditions. More importantly, in vivo experiment indicated that hepatic-specific overexpression of SIRT5 in mice accelerated diethylnitrosamine-induced liver fibrosis and hepatocarcinogenesis, indicating the critical role of SIRT5 in HCC progression. ConclusionThis study highlights the previously unrecognized SIRT5-GSTM1 axis as a key regulator in hepatocarcinogenesis, and suggests a potential target for the treatment of patients with HCC.
2.Response to Comments on “Pretreatment 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT to Predict the Response to Treatment With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Plus Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma”
Shao-Hao CHEN ; Xiao-Hui WU ; Qian-Ren-Shun QIU ; Shao-Ming CHEN ; Jie ZANG ; Jun-Ming ZHU ; Cheng-Long ZENG ; Wei-Bing MIAO ; Xue-Yi XUE ; Ning XU
Korean Journal of Radiology 2026;27(2):188-190
3.Effectiveness and safety of coblopasvir hydrochloride combined with sofosbuvir in treatment of chronic hepatitis C
Lifeng CONG ; Ming WEI ; Hongbo CHENG ; Jun HU ; Fang YANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(8):1831-1837
ObjectiveTo investigate the effectiveness and safety of coblopasvir hydrochloride combined with sofosbuvir (CLP/SOF) in the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) and those with genotype 3b in terms of virologic response rate, changes in liver and renal function parameters, and adverse events, and to provide a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment. MethodsThe patients with CHC who were admitted to Maanshan Fourth People’s Hospital from March 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024 were enrolled and treated with CLP/SOF for a course of 12 weeks. Follow-up assessments were conducted at weeks 4, 8, and 12 of treatment and at 12 weeks after the end of treatment, and related data were collected, including HCV RNA, routine blood test results, and liver and renal function parameters. Sustained virologic response at 12 weeks after treatment (SVR12) and safety profile were evaluated. The Friedman test was used for comparison of liver and renal function parameters, routine blood test results, and liver fibrosis score at different time points. ResultsA total of 107 CHC patients treated with CLP/SOF were enrolled, with an age of 22 — 92 years, and there were 55 male patients. The predominant genotypes were 1b (46.73%) and 3b (28.97%). Comorbidities mainly included liver cirrhosis (15 patients), fatty liver disease (27 patients), syphilis (15 patients), HBV infection (8 patients), and HIV infection (2 patients). The overall SVR12 rate was 100% (107/107), with an SVR12 rate of 100% for subgroups with different genotypes and those with liver cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, syphilis, HBV infection, or HIV infection. The patients with HCV genotype 3b comorbid with liver cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, syphilis, HBV infection, hypertension or diabetes also achieved an SVR12 rate of 100%. After CLP/SOF treatment, the patients showed significant reductions in the levels of the liver function parameters alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, total bilirubin, and hemoglobin (all P<0.001) and significant reductions in the liver fibrosis scores fibrosis-4 and aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (both P<0.001). The median creatinine level was 66 μmol/L before treatment, which decreased to 52 μmol/L at week 12 of treatment (P<0.001). No adverse events were reported. ConclusionPatients with CHC achieve a high SVR12 rate and significant improvements in liver function parameters and liver fibrosis markers after treatment with the CLP/SOF regimen, and this regimen has no significant impact on renal function and shows a favorable safety profile. Therefore, it holds promise for clinical application.
4.Guideline for Adult Weight Management in China
Weiqing WANG ; Qin WAN ; Jianhua MA ; Guang WANG ; Yufan WANG ; Guixia WANG ; Yongquan SHI ; Tingjun YE ; Xiaoguang SHI ; Jian KUANG ; Bo FENG ; Xiuyan FENG ; Guang NING ; Yiming MU ; Hongyu KUANG ; Xiaoping XING ; Chunli PIAO ; Xingbo CHENG ; Zhifeng CHENG ; Yufang BI ; Yan BI ; Wenshan LYU ; Dalong ZHU ; Cuiyan ZHU ; Wei ZHU ; Fei HUA ; Fei XIANG ; Shuang YAN ; Zilin SUN ; Yadong SUN ; Liqin SUN ; Luying SUN ; Li YAN ; Yanbing LI ; Hong LI ; Shu LI ; Ling LI ; Yiming LI ; Chenzhong LI ; Hua YANG ; Jinkui YANG ; Ling YANG ; Ying YANG ; Tao YANG ; Xiao YANG ; Xinhua XIAO ; Dan WU ; Jinsong KUANG ; Lanjie HE ; Wei GU ; Jie SHEN ; Yongfeng SONG ; Qiao ZHANG ; Hong ZHANG ; Yuwei ZHANG ; Junqing ZHANG ; Xianfeng ZHANG ; Miao ZHANG ; Yifei ZHANG ; Yingli LU ; Hong CHEN ; Li CHEN ; Bing CHEN ; Shihong CHEN ; Guiyan CHEN ; Haibing CHEN ; Lei CHEN ; Yanyan CHEN ; Genben CHEN ; Yikun ZHOU ; Xianghai ZHOU ; Qiang ZHOU ; Jiaqiang ZHOU ; Hongting ZHENG ; Zhongyan SHAN ; Jiajun ZHAO ; Dong ZHAO ; Ji HU ; Jiang HU ; Xinguo HOU ; Bimin SHI ; Tianpei HONG ; Mingxia YUAN ; Weibo XIA ; Xuejiang GU ; Yong XU ; Shuguang PANG ; Tianshu GAO ; Zuhua GAO ; Xiaohui GUO ; Hongyi CAO ; Mingfeng CAO ; Xiaopei CAO ; Jing MA ; Bin LU ; Zhen LIANG ; Jun LIANG ; Min LONG ; Yongde PENG ; Jin LU ; Hongyun LU ; Yan LU ; Chunping ZENG ; Binhong WEN ; Xueyong LOU ; Qingbo GUAN ; Lin LIAO ; Xin LIAO ; Ping XIONG ; Yaoming XUE
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(11):891-907
Body weight abnormalities, including overweight, obesity, and underweight, have become a dual public health challenge in Chinese adults: overweight and obesity lead to a variety of chronic complications, while underweight increases the risks of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and organ dysfunction. To systematically address these issues, multidisciplinary experts in endocrinology, sports science, nutrition, and psychiatry from various regions have held multiple weight management seminars. Based on the latest epidemiological data and clinical evidence, they expanded the guideline to include assessment and intervention strategies for underweight, in addition to the core content of obesity management. This guideline outlines the etiological mechanisms, evaluation methods, and multidimensional management strategies for overweight and obesity, covering key areas such as diagnosis and assessment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise prescription, pharmacological intervention, and psychological support. It is intended to provide a scientific and standardized approach to weight management across the adult population, aiming to curb the rising prevalence of obesity, mitigate complications associated with abnormal body weight, and improve nutritional status and overall quality of life.
5.Expert Consensus on the Ethical Requirements for Generative AI-Assisted Academic Writing
You-Quan BU ; Yong-Fu CAO ; Zeng-Yi CHANG ; Hong-Yu CHEN ; Xiao-Wei CHEN ; Yuan-Yuan CHEN ; Zhu-Cheng CHEN ; Rui DENG ; Jie DING ; Zhong-Kai FAN ; Guo-Quan GAO ; Xu GAO ; Lan HU ; Xiao-Qing HU ; Hong-Ti JIA ; Ying KONG ; En-Min LI ; Ling LI ; Yu-Hua LI ; Jun-Rong LIU ; Zhi-Qiang LIU ; Ya-Ping LUO ; Xue-Mei LV ; Yan-Xi PEI ; Xiao-Zhong PENG ; Qi-Qun TANG ; You WAN ; Yong WANG ; Ming-Xu WANG ; Xian WANG ; Guang-Kuan XIE ; Jun XIE ; Xiao-Hua YAN ; Mei YIN ; Zhong-Shan YU ; Chun-Yan ZHOU ; Rui-Fang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(6):826-832
With the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence(GAI)technologies,their widespread application in academic research and writing is continuously expanding the boundaries of sci-entific inquiry.However,this trend has also raised a series of ethical and regulatory challenges,inclu-ding issues related to authorship,content authenticity,citation accuracy,and accountability.In light of the growing involvement of AI in generating academic content,establishing an open,controllable,and trustworthy ethical governance framework has become a key task for safeguarding research integrity and maintaining trust within the academic community.This expert consensus outlines ethical requirements across key stages of AI-assisted academic writing-including topic selection,data management,citation practices,and authorship attribution.It aims to clarify the boundaries and ethical obligations surrounding AI use in academic writing,ensuring that technological tools enhance efficiency without compromising in-tegrity.The goal is to provide guidance and institutional support for building a responsible and sustainable research ecosystem.
6.Therapeutic effect of external counterpulsation on cardiac rehabilitation in patients with coronary heart disease-a meta-analysis
Wei-tao WANG ; Tie-jun LIU ; Zi-shuang LIU ; Xi-lian HU ; Cheng YANG ; La-di SUN
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(2):172-179
Objective:To evaluate the clinical rehabilitation effect of external counterpulsation(ECP)on patients with coronary heart disease(CHD)by meta-analysis.Methods:We searched the databases of CNKI,WanFang,VIP,CBM,PubMed,Web of Science,Cochrane Library and Embase for randomized controlled trials(RCTs)and prospective cohort studies upon rehabilitative effect of ECP on CHD patients before May 2024.And meta-analysis was conducted to calculate the pooled MD and 95%CI using the random(P<0.5 or I2≥50%)or fixed effect models(other situations).Results:13 eligible literatures were finally included in the meta-analysis.Compared with participants in control group,those in trial group had significant higher left ventricular ejection fraction(MD=4.15,95%CI 2.55~5.76,P<0.001),stroke volume(MD=9.11,95%CI 7.59~10.64,P<0.001),peak oxygen uptake(MD=5.42,95%CI 2.53~8.32,P<0.001),6-min walking distance(MD=31.14,95%CI 24.89~37.40,P<0.001),metabolic equiv-alent(MD=0.58,95%CI 0.45~0.71,P<0.001),exercise duration time(SMD=0.77,95%CI 0.55~0.99,P<0.001),oxygen pulse(MD=0.88,95%CI 0.68~1.09,P<0.001),and significant lower left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(MD=-3.19,95%CI-5.20~-2.61,P<0.001).Conclusion:This study showed that ECP could effectively improve heart function,exercise capacity and tolerance of CHD patients.
7.Interpretation and reflections on the international consensus report on fluorescent surgery navigation for pancreatic tumors
Jun YANG ; Lei ZHOU ; Shuo QI ; Wei CHENG ; Kang CHEN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(3):439-444
Indocyanine green(ICG)is one of the near-infrared fluorescent contrast agents approved for clinical use in fluorescence-guided surgery.Although widely applied,it still has some limitations.In recent years,various targeted fluorescent agents have been explored in pancreatic cancer patients;however,there is still no standardized consensus among surgeons regarding fluorescence-guided surgery for pancreatic cancer.In 2023,the first the international consensus report on fluorescent surgery navigation for pancreatic tumors was published,gathering perspectives from 38 pancreatic surgeons worldwide on current practices and future directions.A total of 76 statements were anonymously voted on using the Delphi method,resulting in 61 recommended statements.This consensus offers valuable guidance for the implementation of fluorescence-guided surgery in pancreatic tumor operations in China,yet its clinical application should be adapted in consideration of local expert opinions and patient-specific factors.This article interprets key aspects of the consensus,including the use of ICG,intraoperative fluorescence imaging techniques,and the fluorescence heterogeneity of pancreatic tumors,in combination with the authors'clinical experience,with the aim of providing reference and insight for the application of fluorescence-guided surgery in pancreatic tumors.
8.Safety and efficacy of percutaneous cannulation for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in high-risk patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
Jun-jie XU ; Cheng-yi XU ; Cheng-wei LIU ; Dan SONG ; Hua YAN ; Xiao-jing MA
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(3):128-134
Objective To explore the safety of establishing the veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(VA-ECMO)pipeline through percutaneous puncture and the effectiveness of high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention(HR-PCI)under VA-ECMO assistance.Methods In this single-center retrospective study,patients who underwent HR-PCI assisted by VA-ECMO at Wuhan Asian Heart Hospital from December 2022 to December 2023 were included.The primary endpoint was the safety of establishing the VA-ECMO pipeline through percutaneous puncture,mainly characterized by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)-related complications,including severe bleeding/hematoma at the wound,arteriovenous fistula,pseudoaneurysm,peripheral arterial dissection,etc.The secondary endpoint was the effectiveness of HR-PCI under VA-ECMO assistance,defined as major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events(MACCE)at 6-month follow-up,including the composite events of all-cause death,non-fatal myocardial infarction,repeat revascularization,and ischemic stroke.Results Among the 189 patients included in the study,15(7.9%)had severe bleeding/hematoma at the puncture wound caused by VA-ECMO,8(4.2%)had wound infection,1(0.5%)had arteriovenous fistula,4(2.1%)had pseudoaneurysm,3(1.6%)had peripheral arterial dissection,8(4.2%)had systemic embolism,8(4.2%)had acute kidney injury,3(1.6%)had acute neurological injury,and 1(0.5%)died.percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)was successful in 182 cases(96.3%),and a total of 36 cases(19.0%)had PCI-related complications.164 patients completed 6-month follow-up,among which 4(2.4%)had all-cause death,11(6.7%)had non-fatal myocardial infarction,11(6.7%)had unplanned repeat revascularization,and 2(1.2%)had the composite event of ischemic stroke.Conclusions Ultrasound-guided percutaneous puncture for establishing the VA-ECMO pipeline has high safety,and HR-PCI patients assisted by VA-ECMO have good short-term effects.
9.Therapeutic effect of external counterpulsation on cardiac rehabilitation in patients with coronary heart disease-a meta-analysis
Wei-tao WANG ; Tie-jun LIU ; Zi-shuang LIU ; Xi-lian HU ; Cheng YANG ; La-di SUN
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(2):172-179
Objective:To evaluate the clinical rehabilitation effect of external counterpulsation(ECP)on patients with coronary heart disease(CHD)by meta-analysis.Methods:We searched the databases of CNKI,WanFang,VIP,CBM,PubMed,Web of Science,Cochrane Library and Embase for randomized controlled trials(RCTs)and prospective cohort studies upon rehabilitative effect of ECP on CHD patients before May 2024.And meta-analysis was conducted to calculate the pooled MD and 95%CI using the random(P<0.5 or I2≥50%)or fixed effect models(other situations).Results:13 eligible literatures were finally included in the meta-analysis.Compared with participants in control group,those in trial group had significant higher left ventricular ejection fraction(MD=4.15,95%CI 2.55~5.76,P<0.001),stroke volume(MD=9.11,95%CI 7.59~10.64,P<0.001),peak oxygen uptake(MD=5.42,95%CI 2.53~8.32,P<0.001),6-min walking distance(MD=31.14,95%CI 24.89~37.40,P<0.001),metabolic equiv-alent(MD=0.58,95%CI 0.45~0.71,P<0.001),exercise duration time(SMD=0.77,95%CI 0.55~0.99,P<0.001),oxygen pulse(MD=0.88,95%CI 0.68~1.09,P<0.001),and significant lower left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(MD=-3.19,95%CI-5.20~-2.61,P<0.001).Conclusion:This study showed that ECP could effectively improve heart function,exercise capacity and tolerance of CHD patients.
10.Interpretation and reflections on the international consensus report on fluorescent surgery navigation for pancreatic tumors
Jun YANG ; Lei ZHOU ; Shuo QI ; Wei CHENG ; Kang CHEN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(3):439-444
Indocyanine green(ICG)is one of the near-infrared fluorescent contrast agents approved for clinical use in fluorescence-guided surgery.Although widely applied,it still has some limitations.In recent years,various targeted fluorescent agents have been explored in pancreatic cancer patients;however,there is still no standardized consensus among surgeons regarding fluorescence-guided surgery for pancreatic cancer.In 2023,the first the international consensus report on fluorescent surgery navigation for pancreatic tumors was published,gathering perspectives from 38 pancreatic surgeons worldwide on current practices and future directions.A total of 76 statements were anonymously voted on using the Delphi method,resulting in 61 recommended statements.This consensus offers valuable guidance for the implementation of fluorescence-guided surgery in pancreatic tumor operations in China,yet its clinical application should be adapted in consideration of local expert opinions and patient-specific factors.This article interprets key aspects of the consensus,including the use of ICG,intraoperative fluorescence imaging techniques,and the fluorescence heterogeneity of pancreatic tumors,in combination with the authors'clinical experience,with the aim of providing reference and insight for the application of fluorescence-guided surgery in pancreatic tumors.

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