1.Optimizing blood-brain barrier permeability in KRAS inhibitors: A structure-constrained molecular generation approach.
Xia SHENG ; Yike GUI ; Jie YU ; Yitian WANG ; Zhenghao LI ; Xiaoya ZHANG ; Yuxin XING ; Yuqing WANG ; Zhaojun LI ; Mingyue ZHENG ; Liquan YANG ; Xutong LI
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(8):101337-101337
Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS) protein inhibitors are a promising class of therapeutics, but research on molecules that effectively penetrate the blood-brain barrier (BBB) remains limited, which is crucial for treating central nervous system (CNS) malignancies. Although molecular generation models have recently advanced drug discovery, they often overlook the complexity of biological and chemical factors, leaving room for improvement. In this study, we present a structure-constrained molecular generation workflow designed to optimize lead compounds for both drug efficacy and drug absorption properties. Our approach utilizes a variational autoencoder (VAE) generative model integrated with reinforcement learning for multi-objective optimization. This method specifically aims to enhance BBB permeability (BBBp) while maintaining high-affinity substructures of KRAS inhibitors. To support this, we incorporate a specialized KRAS BBB predictor based on active learning and an affinity predictor employing comparative learning models. Additionally, we introduce two novel metrics, the knowledge-integrated reproduction score (KIRS) and the composite diversity score (CDS), to assess structural performance and biological relevance. Retrospective validation with KRAS inhibitors, AMG510 and MRTX849, demonstrates the framework's effectiveness in optimizing BBBp and highlights its potential for real-world drug development applications. This study provides a robust framework for accelerating the structural enhancement of lead compounds, advancing the drug development process across diverse targets.
2.Association between 24 h activity behaviors and physical health among primary school students in Tianjin
TANG Yi, LU Donglei, TONG Li, TENG Jianqiang, ZHAO Yanan, CAO Liquan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(12):1713-1717
Objective:
To analyze the association of 24 h activity behaviors and physical health of primary school students, so as to provide a reference for promoting the physical health of children and adolescents.
Methods:
From May to June, 2023, by stratified random sampling method, 583 primary school students aged 7-12 were selected from Tianjin for physical health examination. ActiGraph GT3X+ was used to measure their 24 h activity behaviors for 7 d, and their mental health and 24 h activity behaviors were analyzed by gender and grade. LASSO regression was applied for assessing the impact of 24 h activity on their health.
Results:
The compliance rate of seated forward bending (93.12%) were higher in boys than girls (91.86%), and the differences were statistically significant ( χ 2=4.53, P <0.05). Sleep time ( β =0.06), light intensity physical activity (LPA) time ( β =0.11), and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time ( β =0.14) were positively correlated with physical fitness, whereas sedentary behavior (SB) time ( β =-0.08) were negatively correlated with physical fitness, and MVPA time had a positive effect on physical health of children and adolescents, followed by LPA time; while sleep time also had a positive effect , and SB time had a negative effect ( P <0.05).
Conclusions
Primary school students are generally faced with low physical activity level and high SB time, and MVPA and LPA have a significant impact on physical health. Therefore, it is crucial to develop personalized and differentiated physical activity promotion policies and interventions for primary school students with different classmates and gender.
3.Unmet needs for assistive technology and its related factors for persons with physical disabilities in Chengdu,Chi-na
Panpan CHEN ; Binglong WANG ; Liquan DONG ; Xidong LIU ; Youping YANG ; Jiayue LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2024;30(5):598-605
Objective To investigate the unmet needs for assistive technology for people with physical disabilities in Chengdu,and analyze the related factors. Methods From November,2023 to March,2024,the persons with physical disabilities in Chengdu were selected from Sichuan Individuation service platform,and investigated using World Health Organization rapid Assistive Tech-nology Assessment. Results A total of 558 questionnaires were set up,and 527 effective questionnaires retured.26.8%of them reported un-met needs for aids,with the highest need for mobility aids(66.0%).Lack of support(54.9%),high price(26.3%)and lack of knowledge about aids(20.3%)were the main reasons for not obtaining the aids they needed.Loss of spouse(OR=3.615),serious mobility impairment(OR>2.926)and serious self-care impairment(OR>2.781)were the risks of unmet needs for aids. Conclusion It is important to popularize policies and products of aids,pay attention to personal adaptation for people with different barriers,and strengthen the service system,to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
4.Chinese expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic supraorbital fissure syndrome (version 2024)
Junyu WANG ; Hai JIN ; Danfeng ZHANG ; Rutong YU ; Mingkun YU ; Yijie MA ; Yue MA ; Ning WANG ; Chunhong WANG ; Chunhui WANG ; Qing WANG ; Xinyu WANG ; Xinjun WANG ; Hengli TIAN ; Xinhua TIAN ; Yijun BAO ; Hua FENG ; Wa DA ; Liquan LYU ; Haijun REN ; Jinfang LIU ; Guodong LIU ; Chunhui LIU ; Junwen GUAN ; Rongcai JIANG ; Yiming LI ; Lihong LI ; Zhenxing LI ; Jinglian LI ; Jun YANG ; Chaohua YANG ; Xiao BU ; Xuehai WU ; Li BIE ; Binghui QIU ; Yongming ZHANG ; Qingjiu ZHANG ; Bo ZHANG ; Xiangtong ZHANG ; Rongbin CHEN ; Chao LIN ; Hu JIN ; Weiming ZHENG ; Mingliang ZHAO ; Liang ZHAO ; Rong HU ; Jixin DUAN ; Jiemin YAO ; Hechun XIA ; Ye GU ; Tao QIAN ; Suokai QIAN ; Tao XU ; Guoyi GAO ; Xiaoping TANG ; Qibing HUANG ; Rong FU ; Jun KANG ; Guobiao LIANG ; Kaiwei HAN ; Zhenmin HAN ; Shuo HAN ; Jun PU ; Lijun HENG ; Junji WEI ; Lijun HOU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(5):385-396
Traumatic supraorbital fissure syndrome (TSOFS) is a symptom complex caused by nerve entrapment in the supraorbital fissure after skull base trauma. If the compressed cranial nerve in the supraorbital fissure is not decompressed surgically, ptosis, diplopia and eye movement disorder may exist for a long time and seriously affect the patients′ quality of life. Since its overall incidence is not high, it is not familiarized with the majority of neurosurgeons and some TSOFS may be complicated with skull base vascular injury. If the supraorbital fissure surgery is performed without treatment of vascular injury, it may cause massive hemorrhage, and disability and even life-threatening in severe cases. At present, there is no consensus or guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of TSOFS that can be referred to both domestically and internationally. To improve the understanding of TSOFS among clinical physicians and establish standardized diagnosis and treatment plans, the Skull Base Trauma Group of the Neurorepair Professional Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Neurotrauma Group of the Neurosurgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, Neurotrauma Group of the Traumatology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, and Editorial Committee of Chinese Journal of Trauma organized relevant experts to formulate Chinese expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic supraorbital fissure syndrome ( version 2024) based on evidence of evidence-based medicine and clinical experience of diagnosis and treatment. This consensus puts forward 12 recommendations on the diagnosis, classification, treatment, efficacy evaluation and follow-up of TSOFS, aiming to provide references for neurosurgeons from hospitals of all levels to standardize the diagnosis and treatment of TSOFS.
5.Status and influencing factors of digital health anxiety in elderly patients with cancer pain
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(28):2224-2229
Objective:To investigate the level of digital health anxiety in elderly patients with cancer pain outside the hospital, and to analyze the influencing factors, so as to provide valuable reference for intervention in technology anxiety and personalized digital health services.Methods:The convenience sampling method was applied to select a total of 160 elderly patients with cancer pain who were treated in the General Surgery Department of the Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University from March 2018 to October 2022 as the research objects. The general information questionnaire, Technology Anxiety Scale, Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale and Elderly Social Network Scale were used to conduct a cross-sectional survey. Multiple linear regression method was used to analyze the influencing factors of mobile medical technology anxiety score in elderly patients with cancer pain.Results:Finally, 153 questionnaires were effectively collected. The total score of technical anxiety scale of 153 elderly patients with cancer pain was (45.24 ± 9.67) points. Multiple linear regression results showed that family per capita monthly income ( t=-2.89, P= 0.004), living conditions ( t=-2.04, P=0.043), family support ( t=-2.42, P=0.017) and social network ( t=-7.81, P<0.001) were the main influencing factors of technical anxiety scores in elderly patients with cancer pain. Conclusions:Elderly cancer pain patients with lower family income, living alone, lower family support score and lower social network score have higher scores of digital health anxiety after discharge. Individualized intervention measures should be provided for such patients to reduce their anxiety level of digital health outside the hospital.
6.In vitro study of the effect of adipose stem cell-derived exosomes on the biological function of localized scleroderma fibroblasts
Liquan WANG ; Jiuzuo HUANG ; Nanze YU ; Xuda MA ; Tianhao LI ; Xiao LONG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2023;39(6):655-662
Objective:To explore the regulatory effect of exosomes derived from healthy human adipose stem cells (ADSC) on the fibrosis of localized scleroderma fibroblasts (LSFs) in vitro. Methods:From January 2021 to January 2022, fat from 10 healthy donors in Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences was collected by liposuction. Adipose stem cells were isolated and cultured in vitro, and exosomes (ADSC-Exo) were collected. Fibroblasts were isolated from skin tissue of 15 patients with localized scleroderma during the same period and cultured in vitro. Induced differentiation and staining, nanoparticle tracking analysis, transmission electron microscopy, PKH26 staining and Western blotting were used to identify ADSC and their exosomes. The effect of ADSC on the expression of fibrosis markers [collagen Ⅰ, collagen Ⅲ, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA)] in LSFs through its exosomes was examined by extracellular vesicle secretion inhibition assay. The proliferation and migration abilities of LSFs treated with ADSC-Exo were tested by CCK-8 method and scratch test. Real-time quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence staining and Western blotting were used to detect the expression levels of collagen Ⅰ, collagen Ⅲ, α-SMA, transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) and p-Smad2/3 in LSFs. Independent sample t-test was used to compare between the two groups. One-way ANOVA was used for multi-group comparison, and SNK- q test was used for pairwise comparison. Results:ADSC and LSFs were successfully isolated and cultured in vitro, and ADSC-Exo was extracted. Extracellular vesicle secretion inhibition assay demonstrated that ADSC decreased fibrotic markers of LSFs by secreting extracellular vesicles. Results of CCK-8 and scratch test showed that the proliferation and migration ability of LSFs was decreased by ADSC-Exo treatment. The results of real-time quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence staining and Western blotting showed that compared with the control group, the expressions of collagen Ⅰ, α-SMA, TGF-β and p-Smad 2/3 in the ADSC-Exo treatment group were significantly decreased. Conclusion:In vitro, ADSC-Exo can affect the biological behavior and reduce the expression of fibrosis markers in LSFs by inhibiting the TGF-β/Smad pathway.
7.In vitro study of the effect of adipose stem cell-derived exosomes on the biological function of localized scleroderma fibroblasts
Liquan WANG ; Jiuzuo HUANG ; Nanze YU ; Xuda MA ; Tianhao LI ; Xiao LONG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2023;39(6):655-662
Objective:To explore the regulatory effect of exosomes derived from healthy human adipose stem cells (ADSC) on the fibrosis of localized scleroderma fibroblasts (LSFs) in vitro. Methods:From January 2021 to January 2022, fat from 10 healthy donors in Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences was collected by liposuction. Adipose stem cells were isolated and cultured in vitro, and exosomes (ADSC-Exo) were collected. Fibroblasts were isolated from skin tissue of 15 patients with localized scleroderma during the same period and cultured in vitro. Induced differentiation and staining, nanoparticle tracking analysis, transmission electron microscopy, PKH26 staining and Western blotting were used to identify ADSC and their exosomes. The effect of ADSC on the expression of fibrosis markers [collagen Ⅰ, collagen Ⅲ, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA)] in LSFs through its exosomes was examined by extracellular vesicle secretion inhibition assay. The proliferation and migration abilities of LSFs treated with ADSC-Exo were tested by CCK-8 method and scratch test. Real-time quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence staining and Western blotting were used to detect the expression levels of collagen Ⅰ, collagen Ⅲ, α-SMA, transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) and p-Smad2/3 in LSFs. Independent sample t-test was used to compare between the two groups. One-way ANOVA was used for multi-group comparison, and SNK- q test was used for pairwise comparison. Results:ADSC and LSFs were successfully isolated and cultured in vitro, and ADSC-Exo was extracted. Extracellular vesicle secretion inhibition assay demonstrated that ADSC decreased fibrotic markers of LSFs by secreting extracellular vesicles. Results of CCK-8 and scratch test showed that the proliferation and migration ability of LSFs was decreased by ADSC-Exo treatment. The results of real-time quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence staining and Western blotting showed that compared with the control group, the expressions of collagen Ⅰ, α-SMA, TGF-β and p-Smad 2/3 in the ADSC-Exo treatment group were significantly decreased. Conclusion:In vitro, ADSC-Exo can affect the biological behavior and reduce the expression of fibrosis markers in LSFs by inhibiting the TGF-β/Smad pathway.
8.SPECT/CT imaging of tumor-infiltrating CD8 + T cell to predict the efficacy of anti-PD-1 immunotherapy in mice
Kui LI ; Liquan GAO ; Xiujie YANG ; Rui SONG ; Huiyun ZHAO ; Zhaofei LIU
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2022;42(10):607-612
Objective:To prepare 99Tc m-hydrazinonicotinamide(HYNIC)-αCD8/Fab ( 99Tc m-αCD8/Fab), and explore the predictive value of 99Tc m-αCD8/Fab SPECT/CT imaging for the efficacy of anti-programmed death-1 (PD-1) immunotherapy. Methods:The αCD8/Fab was modified with HYNIC- N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) and IRDye800-NHS to form HYNIC-αCD8/Fab and IRDye800-αCD8/Fab (Dye-αCD8/Fab), respectively. 99Tc m-αCD8/Fab was prepared in sodium bicarbonate buffer (pH=8.5), with SnCl 2 being used as the reducing agent. The labeling yield and radiochemical purity of 99Tc m-αCD8/Fab and its stability in PBS and fetal bovine serum (FBS) were tested in vitro. The mouse spleen and human peripheral blood lymphocytes were isolated for cell-specific binding and blocking experiments of 99Tc m-αCD8/Fab in vitro. SPECT/CT imaging was used to analyze the specific binding ability of the 99Tc m-αCD8/Fab probe in CT26 colon cancer mouse models (BALB/c). The near infrared fluorescence imaging and SPECT/CT imaging were performed to detect the intra-tumoral CD8 + T cell infiltration after anti-PD-1 therapy in tumor bearing mice, and the results were further verified by HE and immunofluorescence staining. CD8 + T cell depletion study was performed to determine the role of CD8 + T cells in the tumor responses to anti-PD-1 therapy. Two-way analysis of variance was used to compare the data difference. Results:The labeling yield of 99Tc m-αCD8/Fab was 90% with a high radiochemical purity (95%) and good stability in vitro (radiochemical purity still more than 80% after 720 min in PBS and FBS). 99Tc m-αCD8/Fab could specifically bind to mouse CD8 + T cells ((10.30±0.81) percent added radioactive dose (%AD)/10 6 cells), compared with the binding ability in human peripheral blood lymphocytes group and CD8 antibody blocking group ((1.78±0.61) and (1.59±0.25) %AD/10 6 cells; F=10.07, P<0.001). SPECT/CT imaging showed that 99Tc m-αCD8/Fab had markedly higher tumor uptake in the CT26 colon cancer mouse models. Near-infrared fluorescence imaging showed that the tumor uptake of 99Tc m-αCD8/Fab in the responsive group was significantly higher than in the nonresponsive group after anti-PD-1 treatment ((8.9±1.1)% vs (7.1±0.8)%; F=4.69, P=0.024), and SPECT/CT imaging found the similar result. HE and immunofluorescence staining of tumor and lymph nodes showed that the proportion of lymphocyte infiltration was higher in the responsive group. Furthermore, CD8 + T cell depletion significantly reversed the therapeutic effect of anti-PD-1 immunotherapy in tumor-bearing mice. Conclusions:In this study, 99Tc m-αCD8/Fab was successfully obtained. CD8-specific SPECT imaging could sensitively visualize the tumor-infiltrating CD8 + T cells, suggesting the potential application value to predict and evaluate the efficacy of immunotherapy in the clinical settings.
9.Clinical features and prognosis of eight patients with splenic diffuse red pulp small B-cell lymphoma
Xingli ZHANG ; Jing LUO ; Jiaojiao ZHANG ; Li CHEN ; Yang SHEN ; Hongmei YI ; Liquan FAN ; Jianqing MI
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2022;43(12):1028-1033
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics, response, and prognosis of splenic diffuse red pulp small B-cell lymphoma (SDRPL) .Methods:Eight cases of SDRPL were diagnosed and treated at Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, between May 2017 and April 2022. Data on the clinical features, laboratory results, bone marrow and spleen biopsy results, response, and prognosis were collected and analyzed.Results:The median age at diagnosis was 54 (42-69) years. Splenomegaly and lymphocytosis were present in all cases, and PET/CT revealed normal to slightly elevated splenic FDG uptake. All cases were in stage Ⅳ, with spleen, peripheral blood, and bone marrow but no proximal lymph nodes involved. The cytoplasm of neoplastic villous cells was abundant, and splenic pathology showed that small homogenous lymphocytes permeated the splenic sinus and splenic cord, and the white pulp atrophied. Immunohistochemistry was not typical, and B-cell markers including CD19, CD20 and CD79α were positive. After a median follow up of 35.5 (4-60) months, 7 cases were alive after splenectomy with or without chemoimmunotherapy. The patient with CCND3 P284A and MYC S146L mutation developed to B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia (B-PLL) 1 month after splenectomy and died at 16 months of follow-up.Conclusion:A rare indolent B-cell lymphoma that primarily affects the elderly, SDRPL. Most patients achieved long-term survival, but the prognosis of patients who progress to B-PLL was poor.
10.Research progress in the treatment of liver cancer with disulfiram
Yang XIAO ; Jinhui ZHANG ; Qinwen TAI ; Ninglei LI ; Liquan CAI ; Heng ZHANG ; Jinhua HUANG ; Feng GAO ; Yuanxi WANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2020;26(9):714-717
Disulfiram, a drug that has been used for alcohol dependence. As an approved drug in clinical medicine, disulfiram can be used as the anticancer drug in the treatment of breast cancer, prostate cancer, glioblastoma, lung cancer, etc. This paper summarized the mechanism of disulfiram for anticancer treatment and the function for liver cancer therapy, and we also analyzed the potential mechanism of disulfiram for the treatment of liver cancer and its’ value in the clinical application.


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