1.miR-142a-3p Reduces Autophagy in TCMK-1 Cells and Enhances Pyroptosis by Targeting ATG16L1
Xing ZHAO ; Fei YU ; Rui-Yang YUAN ; Ya-Ru YANG ; Jia-Yan LIU ; Hai-Mai DING ; Xue-Ming ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(7):1031-1039
The incidence rate of kidney diseases in China has always remained high.At present,the clinical treat-ment mainly focuses on symptomatic treatment to delay the progression of the disease,and there is a lack of eco-nomical and effective treatment methods.MicroRNA plays an important regulatory role in the occurrence and devel-opment of diseases.This study aims to explore the role and regulatory mechanism of miR-142a-3p in adriamycin(ADR)-induced renal tubular epithelial cell(TCMK-1)injury,with a focus on its potential as a therapeutic target for ADR nephropathy.First,cell viability was assessed using the CCK-8 kit,and a mouse renal tubular epithelial cell model induced by ADR was established.Subsequently,alterations in miR-142a-3p and its target gene ATG16L1 mRNA levels were quantified using RT-qPCR.Western blotting was used to detect the protein levels of autophagy marker proteins and pyroptosis marker proteins.Monodansylcadaverin(MDC)staining was performed and the autophagy of cells was detected by flow cytometry.The results showed that the relative expression of miR-142a-3p in TCMK-1 cells induced by ADR was increased and the relative expression of its target gene ATG16L1 was decreased(P<0.0001).Western blotting results showed that the levels of p62(P<0.001)and pyroptosis-related proteins(P<0.001)were increased,while the protein levels of autophagy-related proteins were decreased(P<0.05).The flow cytometry results showed that there was no difference in the mean fluorescence intensity of autoph-agosomes between the ADR group and the autophagosome inhibitor group(3-MA group)(P>0.05),indicating that after ADR induction,cell autophagy was inhibited and pyroptosis was enhanced.When the expression of miR-142a-3p was inhibited by transfecting miR-142a-3p inhibitor,the relative expression level of the target gene ATG16L1 was restored(P<0.001).Western blotting showed that the protein level of p62(P<0.01)and pyropto-sis-related proteins(P<0.01)were decreased,and the protein level of autophagy-related proteins was restored(P<0.001).Flow cytometry results further indicated that cell autophagy was restored(P<0.0001).In conclusion,ADR targets A TG1 6L1 through miR-142a-3p to reduce the autophagy level of TCMK-1,and simultaneously activates GSDMD-mediated pyroptosis.
2.Narrative nursing intervention and its impact on post-traumatic growth of breast cancer patients during treatment
Rui XUE ; Jun'e LIU ; Fuyun ZHAO ; Jing LI ; Ruolin LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(14):1897-1902
Objective:To construct a narrative nursing intervention plan for post-traumatic growth (PTG) in breast cancer patients and evaluate its effectiveness.Methods:Based on PTG model and the core principles of narrative nursing techniques, an intervention plan was constructed, consisting of three themes. The first unit, "Me and Them, " used externalization techniques to construct deliberate rumination. The second unit, "What Kind of Person Am I, " used deconstruction and rewriting techniques to promote effective disease coping. The third unit, "We Are Together, " applied external witnesses and therapeutic documentation techniques to enhance social support and consolidate growth. Individualized face-to-face interventions were implemented, with each unit receiving one session lasting 1 to 1.5 hours, for a total of three sessions. Using purposive sampling, 42 breast cancer patients hospitalized in the Daytime Ward of Beijing Tiantan Hospital from July to October 2024 were selected. These patients were divided into an intervention group, which received the narrative nursing intervention plan, and a control group, which received routine nursing care, with 21 patients in each group. The Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) and the Chinese version of the Event-Related Rumination Inventory (C-ERRI) were used to assess the patients before and after the intervention.Results:After the intervention, the intervention group showed significantly higher scores on the PTGI and deliberate rumination in the C-ERRI compared to the control group, while the intervention group had significantly lower scores on intrusive rumination in the C-ERRI compared to the control group. The differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The narrative nursing intervention plan for PTG in breast cancer patients constructed in this study is scientifically sound and feasible. It can help breast cancer patients enhance their PTG levels and develop deliberate rumination.
3.Latent profile categories and influencing factors of e-health literacy in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Xue CHANG ; Tianxue ZHAO ; Leyan ZHAO ; Rui TAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(27):3733-3738
Objective:To explore the latent profile categories of e-health literacy in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and analyze their influencing factors.Methods:Between March 2023 and August 2024, 210 patients with T2DM attending the Department of Endocrinology of Beijing Friendship Hospital Affiliated with Capital Medical University were selected for the study using convenience sampling method. The survey was conducted with the General Information Questionnaire, e-Health Literacy Scale (eHEALS) and Family APGAR Questionnaire. The eHEALS scores were modeled and categorized using latent profile analysis. Logistic regression was used to analyze the factors influencing the latent profile categories of e-health literacy in T2DM patients. A total of 210 questionnaires were distributed and 203 valid questionnaires were recovered, with an effective recovery rate of 96.67% (203/210) .Results:The e-HEALS score of 203 patients with T2DM was (12.25±2.95). Three latent profile categories of e-health literacy were identified, including "low application- evaluation decision group" ( n=111), "medium application-low evaluation decision group" ( n=57) ; and "low application-medium evaluation decision group" ( n=35). Logistic regression analysis showed that young age, experience of active internet searching for health information, frequent Internet access, living with children, and high family caring were protective factors for the moderate application-low evaluation decision group, using low application-evaluation decision as a reference ( P<0.05). Young age, use of medical and health mobile applications, living with children, and high family caring were protective factors for the low application-medium evaluation decision group ( P<0.05). Young age, living with children, and high family caring were co-protective factors ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The e-health literacy of elderly patients with T2DM is low and there is population heterogeneity. Young age, living with children, and high family caring are conducive to promoting e-health literacy. Clinical care can be tailored to educate and manage patients according to their characteristics.
4.Development and Validation of a Nomogram Prediction Model for Subtherapeutic Voriconazole Concentrations in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Recipients
Hongchun WANG ; Meng LI ; Wenli SUN ; Rui LIU ; Ying ZHAO ; Jinyan GUO ; Guangze LU ; Yang XUE ; Ruigeng YANG ; Lei WANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(6):74-79,85
Objective To identify determinants of subtherapeutic voriconazole(VRCZ)concentrations in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(allo-HSCT)recipients and to develop/validate a nomogram-based risk prediction model.Methods This study retrospectively analyzed 310 VRCZ therapeutic drug monitoring(TDM)measurements from allo-HSCT recipients at 310 patients who under went allo-HSCT surgery at Hebei Yanda Ludaopei Hospital from October 2022 to October 2024 and received VRCZ for the prevention and treatment of invasive fungal infections before transplantion were selected as the study subjects.Cases were stratified into target-concentration group(0.5~5.0μg/ml)and subtherapeutic group(<0.5μg/ml).Through single factor and multiple factor Logistic regression analysis,indeipendent predictive factors forvecz plasma concentration non-compliance were screened,and a column chart prediction model(NPM)was constructed.The performance of the model was evaluateding area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC),Hosmer-Lemeshow(H-L)goodness-of-fit test,and decision curve analysis(DCA).Results Among 310 VRCZ-TDM measurements,71.61%(222/310)achieved target concentrations.Multivariate analysis showed that CYP2C19 intermediate metabolite,daily dose of cyclosporine A(CSA),daily dose of VRCZ,creatinine(Cr)>97 μmol/L,albumin(Alb)and C-reactive protein(CRP)were independent influencing factors for VRCZ blood drug concentration non-compliance(Wald χ2=4.046~13.221,all P<0.05).The nomogram demonstrated excellent discrimination,calibration(H-L goodness of fit test χ2=2.663,P=0.954),and clinical utility with net benefit across 0.05~0.96 risk thresholds.Conclusion The nomogram incorporating CYP2C19 gene phenotype,daily CSA dosing,daily VRCZ dosing,Cr levels,Alb and CRP provides a validated tool for optimizing VRCZ therapy in allo-HSCT recipients,enabling precision dosing strategies.
5.Advances in machine learning models for cervical spondylosis
Wentong YANG ; Jirong ZHAO ; Xu XUE ; Dong MA ; Rui ZHAO ; Junhao LIU ; Boqian MA
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2025;42(2):269-273
The diagnosis,treatment,and prognosis evaluation of cervical spondylosis are challenging in clinic.Machine learning(ML)models can improve the accuracy and efficiency of cervical spondylosis diagnosis by processing complex clinical data,assist in selecting more precise treatment plans,and evaluate prognosis.Through the domestic and foreign literature review on the application of ML models in cervical spondylosis in recent years,the study classifies and summarizes the relevant models applied in the diagnosis,treatment,and prognosis evaluation of cervical spondylosis,introduces classic algorithms such as random forest,as well as new algorithms such as convolutional neural networks,deep neural networks and long short-term memory networks,aiming to provide reference ML solutions for various stages of cervical spondylosis diagnosis and treatment.
6.Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in neutropenia management after CAR-T cell therapy: A safety and efficacy evaluation in refractory/relapsed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Xinping CAO ; Meng ZHANG ; Ruiting GUO ; Xiaomei ZHANG ; Rui SUN ; Xia XIAO ; Xue BAI ; Cuicui LYU ; Yedi PU ; Juanxia MENG ; Huan ZHANG ; Haibo ZHU ; Pengjiang LIU ; Zhao WANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Wenyi LU ; Hairong LYU ; Mingfeng ZHAO
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(1):111-113
7.Two new taraxerane triterpenoids from mastic.
Zhi-Qiang ZHAO ; Xue-Rui AN ; Tian-Zhi LI ; Ting HE ; Hao-Kun HOU ; Wei LIU ; Tao YUAN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(13):3723-3743
Three taraxerane nortriterpenoids were isolated from mastic by using various modern chromatographic separation techniques. They were identified as(5R,8R,9R,10S,11S,12R,13S,17R,18R)-28-norlupa-11,12-epoxy-14-taraxerene-3,16-dione(1),(5R,8R,9R,10S,11S,12R,13S,17S,18S)-17-hydroxy-28-norlupa-11,12-epoxy-14-taraxerene-3-one(2), and(5R,8R,9R,10R,11S,12R,13R,14S,17S,18S)-14,17-epoxy-28-norlupa-11,12-oxidotaraxerone(3) through the high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry(HR-ESI-MS), infrared(IR), ultraviolet(UV), nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR), and single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques as well as comparison with literature data. Compounds 1-3 were C-28 nortriterpenoids and isolated from mastic for the first time, and compounds 1-2 were new ones. In the model for RAW264.7 cell anti-inflammation induced by lipopolysaccharide(LPS), compound 1 demonstrates an inhibitory effect on nitric oxide(NO) [IC_(50)=(13.38±0.68) μmol·L~(-1)], comparable to the activity of the positive control dexamethasone [IC_(50)=(14.59±1.49) μmol·L~(-1)]. Compounds 2 and 3 exhibit weaker inhibitory effects, with IC_(50) values of(24.17±2.56) and(22.25±2.84) μmol·L~(-1), respectively.
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Mice
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Triterpenes/isolation & purification*
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal/isolation & purification*
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Mastic Resin/chemistry*
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Nitric Oxide
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Molecular Structure
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Macrophages/immunology*
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RAW 264.7 Cells
8.Research progress on prevention and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma with traditional Chinese medicine based on gut microbiota.
Rui REN ; Xing YANG ; Ping-Ping REN ; Qian BI ; Bing-Zhao DU ; Qing-Yan ZHANG ; Xue-Han WANG ; Zhong-Qi JIANG ; Jin-Xiao LIANG ; Ming-Yi SHAO
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(15):4190-4200
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC), the third leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, is characterized by high mortality and recurrence rates. Common treatments include hepatectomy, liver transplantation, ablation therapy, interventional therapy, radiotherapy, systemic therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine(TCM). While exhibiting specific advantages, these approaches are associated with varying degrees of adverse effects. To alleviate patients' suffering and burdens, it is crucial to explore additional treatments and elucidate the pathogenesis of HCC, laying a foundation for the development of new TCM-based drugs. With emerging research on gut microbiota, it has been revealed that microbiota plays a vital role in the development of HCC by influencing intestinal barrier function, microbial metabolites, and immune regulation. TCM, with its multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway characteristics, has been increasingly recognized as a vital therapeutic treatment for HCC, particularly in patients at intermediate or advanced stages, by prolonging survival and improving quality of life. Recent global studies demonstrate that TCM exerts anti-HCC effects by modulating gut microbiota, restoring intestinal barrier function, regulating microbial composition and its metabolites, suppressing inflammation, and enhancing immune responses, thereby inhibiting the malignant phenotype of HCC. This review aims to elucidate the mechanisms by which gut microbiota contributes to the development and progression of HCC and highlight the regulatory effects of TCM, addressing the current gap in systematic understanding of the "TCM-gut microbiota-HCC" axis. The findings provide theoretical support for integrating TCM with western medicine in HCC treatment and promote the transition from basic research to precision clinical therapy through microbiota-targeted drug development and TCM-based interventions.
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Gastrointestinal Microbiome/drug effects*
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/microbiology*
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Liver Neoplasms/microbiology*
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal/administration & dosage*
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Animals
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
9.YOLOX-SwinT algorithm improves the accuracy of AO/OTA classification of intertrochanteric fractures by orthopedic trauma surgeons.
Xue-Si LIU ; Rui NIE ; Ao-Wen DUAN ; Li YANG ; Xiang LI ; Le-Tian ZHANG ; Guang-Kuo GUO ; Qing-Shan GUO ; Dong-Chu ZHAO ; Yang LI ; He-Hua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Traumatology 2025;28(1):69-75
PURPOSE:
Intertrochanteric fracture (ITF) classification is crucial for surgical decision-making. However, orthopedic trauma surgeons have shown lower accuracy in ITF classification than expected. The objective of this study was to utilize an artificial intelligence (AI) method to improve the accuracy of ITF classification.
METHODS:
We trained a network called YOLOX-SwinT, which is based on the You Only Look Once X (YOLOX) object detection network with Swin Transformer (SwinT) as the backbone architecture, using 762 radiographic ITF examinations as the training set. Subsequently, we recruited 5 senior orthopedic trauma surgeons (SOTS) and 5 junior orthopedic trauma surgeons (JOTS) to classify the 85 original images in the test set, as well as the images with the prediction results of the network model in sequence. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS 20.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) to compare the differences among the SOTS, JOTS, SOTS + AI, JOTS + AI, SOTS + JOTS, and SOTS + JOTS + AI groups. All images were classified according to the AO/OTA 2018 classification system by 2 experienced trauma surgeons and verified by another expert in this field. Based on the actual clinical needs, after discussion, we integrated 8 subgroups into 5 new subgroups, and the dataset was divided into training, validation, and test sets by the ratio of 8:1:1.
RESULTS:
The mean average precision at the intersection over union (IoU) of 0.5 (mAP50) for subgroup detection reached 90.29%. The classification accuracy values of SOTS, JOTS, SOTS + AI, and JOTS + AI groups were 56.24% ± 4.02%, 35.29% ± 18.07%, 79.53% ± 7.14%, and 71.53% ± 5.22%, respectively. The paired t-test results showed that the difference between the SOTS and SOTS + AI groups was statistically significant, as well as the difference between the JOTS and JOTS + AI groups, and the SOTS + JOTS and SOTS + JOTS + AI groups. Moreover, the difference between the SOTS + JOTS and SOTS + JOTS + AI groups in each subgroup was statistically significant, with all p < 0.05. The independent samples t-test results showed that the difference between the SOTS and JOTS groups was statistically significant, while the difference between the SOTS + AI and JOTS + AI groups was not statistically significant. With the assistance of AI, the subgroup classification accuracy of both SOTS and JOTS was significantly improved, and JOTS achieved the same level as SOTS.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the YOLOX-SwinT network algorithm enhances the accuracy of AO/OTA subgroups classification of ITF by orthopedic trauma surgeons.
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Hip Fractures/diagnostic imaging*
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Orthopedic Surgeons
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Algorithms
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Artificial Intelligence
10.Development and Validation of a Nomogram Prediction Model for Subtherapeutic Voriconazole Concentrations in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Recipients
Hongchun WANG ; Meng LI ; Wenli SUN ; Rui LIU ; Ying ZHAO ; Jinyan GUO ; Guangze LU ; Yang XUE ; Ruigeng YANG ; Lei WANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(6):74-79,85
Objective To identify determinants of subtherapeutic voriconazole(VRCZ)concentrations in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(allo-HSCT)recipients and to develop/validate a nomogram-based risk prediction model.Methods This study retrospectively analyzed 310 VRCZ therapeutic drug monitoring(TDM)measurements from allo-HSCT recipients at 310 patients who under went allo-HSCT surgery at Hebei Yanda Ludaopei Hospital from October 2022 to October 2024 and received VRCZ for the prevention and treatment of invasive fungal infections before transplantion were selected as the study subjects.Cases were stratified into target-concentration group(0.5~5.0μg/ml)and subtherapeutic group(<0.5μg/ml).Through single factor and multiple factor Logistic regression analysis,indeipendent predictive factors forvecz plasma concentration non-compliance were screened,and a column chart prediction model(NPM)was constructed.The performance of the model was evaluateding area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC),Hosmer-Lemeshow(H-L)goodness-of-fit test,and decision curve analysis(DCA).Results Among 310 VRCZ-TDM measurements,71.61%(222/310)achieved target concentrations.Multivariate analysis showed that CYP2C19 intermediate metabolite,daily dose of cyclosporine A(CSA),daily dose of VRCZ,creatinine(Cr)>97 μmol/L,albumin(Alb)and C-reactive protein(CRP)were independent influencing factors for VRCZ blood drug concentration non-compliance(Wald χ2=4.046~13.221,all P<0.05).The nomogram demonstrated excellent discrimination,calibration(H-L goodness of fit test χ2=2.663,P=0.954),and clinical utility with net benefit across 0.05~0.96 risk thresholds.Conclusion The nomogram incorporating CYP2C19 gene phenotype,daily CSA dosing,daily VRCZ dosing,Cr levels,Alb and CRP provides a validated tool for optimizing VRCZ therapy in allo-HSCT recipients,enabling precision dosing strategies.

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