1.Mining and verification of inflammation-related genes in skeletal muscle of exhaustive exercise rats undergoing cannabidiol intervention
Wenning ZHU ; Lili SUN ; Lina PENG ; Juncheng SI ; Wanli ZANG ; Weidong YIN ; Mengqi LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(11):2347-2356
BACKGROUND:Cannabidiol is effective in ameliorating the body's inflammatory response,but no clear mechanistic studies have been conducted to ameliorate skeletal muscle inflammation induced by exhaustive exercise. OBJECTIVE:To explore the mechanism by which cannabidiol improves skeletal muscle inflammation during exhaustive exercise by using transcriptome sequencing technology. METHODS:Thirty-six Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into six groups:blank control group,exercise coconut oil group,exercise control group,50 mg/kg cannabidiol group,60 mg/kg cannabidiol group,and 70 mg/kg cannabidiol group,with six rats in each group.Except for rats in the blank control group,rats in each group were subjected to swimming exercise for 9 days to produce the exhaustive exercise model.At the end of each swimming exercise,rats in the cannabidiol groups were given 2 mL of fat-soluble cannabidiol at different concentrations(50,60,and 70 mg/kg)by gavage;rats in the exercise coconut oil group were given the same volume of coconut oil by gavage until the end of the exercise on the 9th day;and rats in the blank control group and the exercise control group were not given any special treatment.The levels of inflammatory factors and differentially expressed genes in the skeletal muscle of rats in each group were determined using ELISA and transcriptome sequencing techniques.Differentially expressed genes obtained were subjected to KEGG analysis,and the accuracy of the sequencing data was verified by fluorescence quantitative PCR. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The results of ELISA showed that the contents of interleukin-6(P<0.05),tumor necrosis factor-α(P<0.01),interleukin-10 and other inflammatory factors in the exercise group increased significantly compared with the blank control group and the coconut oil group.After cannabidiol intervention,the mass concentrations of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α showed a sequential decrease with increasing cannabidiol concentration.By comparing GO and KEGG databases,the functional properties of differentially expressed genes were analyzed,and the results showed that the differentially expressed genes were mainly involved in the tumor necrosis factor signaling pathway and the Toll-like receptor signaling pathway.RT-qPCR results showed that the trends of five randomly selected differentially expressed genes were in agreement with the transcriptome sequencing results.To conclude,cannabidiol can improve skeletal muscle inflammation caused by exhaustive exercise.
2.Transcriptome sequencing analysis of the mechanism by which cold water swimming regulates inflammatory response in rats
Juncheng SI ; Lina PENG ; Lili SUN ; Yu WANG ; Lei SHI ; Wenhui SHEN ; Mengqi LI ; Wanli ZANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(29):6205-6211
BACKGROUND:When exercising in a cold environment,the body's inflammatory response is affected by both low temperature and exercise intervention,and its impact and mechanism remain to be explored.OBJECTIVE:To explore the effects and mechanisms of cold water swimming on inflammatory response of rats based on transcriptome sequencing technology.METHODS:40 male SD rats were randomly divided into room temperature control group,room temperature swimming group,cold water control group,and cold water swimming group,with 10 rats in each group.The room temperature control group had no intervention and was free to eat.The room temperature swimming group received swimming at 30 min/time,6 times/week,for 5 weeks;the water temperature was(28±2)℃,and the water depth was 35 cm.In the cold water control group,the rats were placed in a water tank with a depth of 3 cm;the water temperature was(18±2)℃,and they were free to move.The cold water swimming group received swimming at 30 min/time,6 times/week,for 5 weeks;the water temperature was(18±2)℃,and the water depth was 35 cm.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the levels of serum interleukin-6,tumor necrosis factor-α,and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein.Based on the transcriptome sequencing results,differentially expressed genes were screened to draw Venn diagrams and heat maps,and Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis were performed.The protein-protein interaction network was used to screen core genes.RT-qPCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of IRF7,OAS2,and OASL in rat spleen tissue.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The ELISA results showed that compared with the room temperature control group,the levels of various inflammatory indicators in the room temperature swimming group and the cold water swimming group were significantly increased(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference in the cold water control group.Compared with the room temperature swimming group,there was no significant difference in the expression of inflammatory indicators in the cold water swimming group.Compared with the cold water control group,the expressions of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α in the cold water swimming group showed an upward trend,and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein increased significantly(P<0.05).(2)Transcriptome analysis:Venn diagram showed that there were 39 differentially expressed genes affected by the dual factors of temperature and exercise intervention.Cluster heat map analysis results showed that the overall gene expression trends of the room temperature swimming group and the cold water swimming group were similar,and the cold water control group showed an opposite trend.Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis results showed that differentially expressed genes were enriched in the immune system,locomotion,nucleic acid-binding transcription factor activity,NOD-like receptor signaling pathways and other pathways.The number of genes enriched in the NOD-like receptor signaling pathway was relatively large,and the q value was small,which may be a key pathway.The protein-protein interaction network screened out IRF7,OAS2,OASL,IFIT2,IFIT3 and other core genes.(3)RT-qPCR verification results showed that compared with the room temperature control group,the expressions of IRF7,OAS2 and OASL were significantly increased in the room temperature swimming group and the cold water swimming group(P<0.01),and there was no significant difference in the cold water control group.Compared with the cold water control group,the expression of each gene was significantly increased in the cold water swimming group(P<0.01).(4)It is concluded that cold water swimming can promote inflammatory response,and its mechanism may be regulated through the NOD-like receptor signaling pathway.
3.Sterilization efficacy of common disinfection methods and their effects on bioactive components in human milk: a network meta-analysis
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2025;28(7):558-568
Objective:To systematically evaluate the impact of common disinfection methods on key human milk bioactive components [lactoferrin, lysozyme, immunoglobulin A (IgA), lipase, milk fat globule structure] and their sterilization efficacy.Methods:We searched eight databases (CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, Yiigle, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL) from inception to January 22, 2024, including 25 controlled studies. Network meta-analysis was performed using Stata 17.0, with surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) values ranking seven methods: holder pasteurization (HoP), high-temperature short-time pasteurization (HTST), freezing, high-pressure processing (HPP), high hydrostatic pressure (HHP), ultraviolet-C (UV-C), and thermal ultrasound (TUS). Primary outcomes included bioactive component retention rates, milk fat globule integrity, and sterilization efficacy against representative pathogens [ Staphylococcus aureus, cytomegalovirus (CMV)]. Results:Bioactive component retention varied significantly: HPP demonstrated optimal lactoferrin preservation (SUCRA=98.2%, retention rate=92.4%±3.1%); HHP showed superior lysozyme retention (SUCRA=91.0%, retention rate=88.6%±2.5%); HTST maximized IgA preservation (SUCRA=75.5%, retention rate=72.3%±4.2%); UV-C achieved highest lipase retention (SUCRA=92.7%, retention rate=90.1%±1.9%). HPP maintained larger milk fat globules versus HoP. All methods achieved≥6-log pathogen reduction. HPP surpassed HoP/HTST in eliminating S. aureus (6-log vs. 4-log at 5-6 log CFU/ml initial load); HHP reduced CMV from 5.0 to 3.7 log PFU/ml (30 min), outperforming HoP (4.1 log). Non-thermal techniques (HPP/HHP/UV-C) better suppressed pathogen versus HoP. Conclusions:Bioactive component preservation is method-specific clinical protocols should therefore be optimized according to target component: HPP is recommended for lactoferrin/milk fat globule integrity; HHP for lysozyme; HTST for IgA; UV-C for lipase. While all methods meet safety standards, non-thermal technologies offer superior long-term pathogen suppression, providing optimized options for milk banks and clinical breastfeeding support.
4.Transcriptome sequencing analysis of the mechanism by which cold water swimming regulates inflammatory response in rats
Juncheng SI ; Lina PENG ; Lili SUN ; Yu WANG ; Lei SHI ; Wenhui SHEN ; Mengqi LI ; Wanli ZANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(29):6205-6211
BACKGROUND:When exercising in a cold environment,the body's inflammatory response is affected by both low temperature and exercise intervention,and its impact and mechanism remain to be explored.OBJECTIVE:To explore the effects and mechanisms of cold water swimming on inflammatory response of rats based on transcriptome sequencing technology.METHODS:40 male SD rats were randomly divided into room temperature control group,room temperature swimming group,cold water control group,and cold water swimming group,with 10 rats in each group.The room temperature control group had no intervention and was free to eat.The room temperature swimming group received swimming at 30 min/time,6 times/week,for 5 weeks;the water temperature was(28±2)℃,and the water depth was 35 cm.In the cold water control group,the rats were placed in a water tank with a depth of 3 cm;the water temperature was(18±2)℃,and they were free to move.The cold water swimming group received swimming at 30 min/time,6 times/week,for 5 weeks;the water temperature was(18±2)℃,and the water depth was 35 cm.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the levels of serum interleukin-6,tumor necrosis factor-α,and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein.Based on the transcriptome sequencing results,differentially expressed genes were screened to draw Venn diagrams and heat maps,and Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis were performed.The protein-protein interaction network was used to screen core genes.RT-qPCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of IRF7,OAS2,and OASL in rat spleen tissue.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The ELISA results showed that compared with the room temperature control group,the levels of various inflammatory indicators in the room temperature swimming group and the cold water swimming group were significantly increased(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference in the cold water control group.Compared with the room temperature swimming group,there was no significant difference in the expression of inflammatory indicators in the cold water swimming group.Compared with the cold water control group,the expressions of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α in the cold water swimming group showed an upward trend,and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein increased significantly(P<0.05).(2)Transcriptome analysis:Venn diagram showed that there were 39 differentially expressed genes affected by the dual factors of temperature and exercise intervention.Cluster heat map analysis results showed that the overall gene expression trends of the room temperature swimming group and the cold water swimming group were similar,and the cold water control group showed an opposite trend.Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis results showed that differentially expressed genes were enriched in the immune system,locomotion,nucleic acid-binding transcription factor activity,NOD-like receptor signaling pathways and other pathways.The number of genes enriched in the NOD-like receptor signaling pathway was relatively large,and the q value was small,which may be a key pathway.The protein-protein interaction network screened out IRF7,OAS2,OASL,IFIT2,IFIT3 and other core genes.(3)RT-qPCR verification results showed that compared with the room temperature control group,the expressions of IRF7,OAS2 and OASL were significantly increased in the room temperature swimming group and the cold water swimming group(P<0.01),and there was no significant difference in the cold water control group.Compared with the cold water control group,the expression of each gene was significantly increased in the cold water swimming group(P<0.01).(4)It is concluded that cold water swimming can promote inflammatory response,and its mechanism may be regulated through the NOD-like receptor signaling pathway.
5.Sterilization efficacy of common disinfection methods and their effects on bioactive components in human milk: a network meta-analysis
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2025;28(7):558-568
Objective:To systematically evaluate the impact of common disinfection methods on key human milk bioactive components [lactoferrin, lysozyme, immunoglobulin A (IgA), lipase, milk fat globule structure] and their sterilization efficacy.Methods:We searched eight databases (CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, Yiigle, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL) from inception to January 22, 2024, including 25 controlled studies. Network meta-analysis was performed using Stata 17.0, with surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) values ranking seven methods: holder pasteurization (HoP), high-temperature short-time pasteurization (HTST), freezing, high-pressure processing (HPP), high hydrostatic pressure (HHP), ultraviolet-C (UV-C), and thermal ultrasound (TUS). Primary outcomes included bioactive component retention rates, milk fat globule integrity, and sterilization efficacy against representative pathogens [ Staphylococcus aureus, cytomegalovirus (CMV)]. Results:Bioactive component retention varied significantly: HPP demonstrated optimal lactoferrin preservation (SUCRA=98.2%, retention rate=92.4%±3.1%); HHP showed superior lysozyme retention (SUCRA=91.0%, retention rate=88.6%±2.5%); HTST maximized IgA preservation (SUCRA=75.5%, retention rate=72.3%±4.2%); UV-C achieved highest lipase retention (SUCRA=92.7%, retention rate=90.1%±1.9%). HPP maintained larger milk fat globules versus HoP. All methods achieved≥6-log pathogen reduction. HPP surpassed HoP/HTST in eliminating S. aureus (6-log vs. 4-log at 5-6 log CFU/ml initial load); HHP reduced CMV from 5.0 to 3.7 log PFU/ml (30 min), outperforming HoP (4.1 log). Non-thermal techniques (HPP/HHP/UV-C) better suppressed pathogen versus HoP. Conclusions:Bioactive component preservation is method-specific clinical protocols should therefore be optimized according to target component: HPP is recommended for lactoferrin/milk fat globule integrity; HHP for lysozyme; HTST for IgA; UV-C for lipase. While all methods meet safety standards, non-thermal technologies offer superior long-term pathogen suppression, providing optimized options for milk banks and clinical breastfeeding support.
6.The current situation and influencing factors of breast cancer patients′ anxiety about the upbringing of minor children
Jie LIU ; Haiyan WANG ; Hongmei CHEN ; Ruijuan SI ; Mengqi LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(11):846-852
Objective:To study and analyze the status quo and influencing factors of breast cancer patients′ concern about the upbringing of their minor children, and to provide a reference for clinical improvement of the level of breast cancer patients′ concern about parenting.Methods:A total of 247 breast cancer patients in the daytime ward of Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital from March to May 2023 were selected by convenience sampling. The General Information Questionnaire, Parenting Concerns Questionnaire, Parenting Sense of Competence Scale were selected for cross-sectional investigation. The multiple linear regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors of breast cancer patients′ worries about the upbringing of their minor children.Results:Finally, 240 valid questionnaires were ultimately collected. There were 12 patients with breast cancer aged 20-29 years old, 76 patients aged 30-39 years old, 117 patients aged 40-49 years old, and 35 patients aged ≥50 years old. The total score of breast cancer patients′anxiety about minor children′s rearing was (37.34 ± 2.56) points. The scores of each dimension were in order of (15.14 ± 1.02) worry about the actual impact on children, (11.15 ± 0.83) worry about the emotional impact on children, and (11.05 ± 0.71) worry about the parents of children. The total score of parenting competence (66.54 ± 11.68) points. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that parenting competence, educational level, number of underage children, per capita monthly income of families, and TNM stage (T: tumor primary lesion; N: regional lymphnode involvement; M: remote metastasis situation) affected parenting anxiety ( t values were -15.24-8.56, all P<0.05), which could explain 81.2% of the total variation in parenting anxiety level. Conclusions:Breast cancer patients′ concern about the upbringing of minor children is at a medium level, so medical staff should give relevant intervention measures to breast cancer patients with different characteristics, in order to provide reference for reducing the level of concern about the upbringing of minor children.

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