1.Characteristics and influencing factors of postoperative weight change in patients with esophageal cancer: A prospective longitudinal study
Chengxiang LI ; Yang YANG ; Tian ZHANG ; Ruonan XIE ; Xin JIANG ; Yingjie LENG ; Zhuomiao NIE ; Guorong WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(02):267-274
Objective To longitudinally investigate the characteristics of postoperative weight changes in patients with esophageal cancer and analyze its influencing factors, which can provide certain guidance for nutritional intervention in patients with esophageal cancer. Methods Patients with esophageal cancer who underwent surgical treatment at the Sichuan Cancer Hospital from December 2020 to February 2022 were prospectively included. The general information questionnaire and body composition analyzer were used to longitudinally investigate the patients’ weight and body composition before surgery (T0), 1 month after surgery (T1), 3 months after surgery (T2) and 6 months after surgery (T3), and the change characteristics were analyzed. The generalized estimating equation was used to analyze the influencing factors for postoperative weight changes in patients with esophageal cancer. Results A total of 130 patients were enrolled, including 110 males and 20 females, aged 42-79 (63.33±8.16) years. The weight and body composition of patients with esophageal cancer showed a continuous slow downward trend within 6 months after surgery. The weight loss rate of patients at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery was 5.10%, 7.76%, and 9.86%, respectively. The analysis results of the influencing factors for postoperative weight showed that patients with the following characteristics had more weight loss: female (β=−7.703, P=0.001), ≥60 years (β=−3.657, P=0.010), smoking (β=4.622, P=0.010), low tumor differentiation degree (β=4.314, P=0.039), and high frequency of eating (β=−3.400, P=0.008). Conclusion Weight loss is an important health problem for patients with esophageal cancer after surgery, and patients have a continuous downward trend in weight within 6 months after surgery. Medical staff should pay special attention to the patients who are female, ≥60 years, having smoking history and low tumor differentiation degree.
2.Microbiota distribution in oral and esophageal sites of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients
Jinyu KONG ; Xingyue FENG ; Mengfan QIAN ; Jian WANG ; Wei SUN ; Yiwen LIU ; Ruonan LI ; Shegan GAO
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(7):1296-1304
ObjectiveTo investigate the distribution characteristics and correlation of paired oral and esophageal microbiota in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). MethodsA total of 46 pathologically confirmed ESCC patients were enrolled, and oral swabs and cancerous tissue samples were collected. The microbial composition was analyzed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, and bioinformatics methods were employed to compare the microbiota diversity, compositional differences, and correlations between the two sites. ResultsThe Alpha diversity of the oral microbiota in ESCC patients was significantly higher than that of their esophageal microbiota, though the overall community structure was similar between the two sites. LEfSe analysis revealed that Spirochaetes, Prevotella, Catonella, Enterococcus, Fusobacterium periodonticum, Veillonella parvula, Capnocytophaga sputigena, and Neisseria subflava were significantly enriched in ESCC tumor tissues. In contrast, Actinobacteria, Proteobacteria, Streptococcus, Neisseria, Haemophilus, Streptococcus mitis, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Haemophilus haemolyticus, and Prevotella tannerae were significantly enriched in the oral cavity. Correlation analysis demonstrated significant associations between the two sites at taxonomic levels such as Spirochaetes, Treponema, Granulicatella elegans, Neisseria macacae, Treponema amylovorum, Fusobacterium periodonticum, and Neisseria meningitidis (P<0.05). ConclusionThe oral and esophageal microbiota in ESCC patients exhibit both distinct differences and similarities. Oral microbiota may influence the esophageal microenvironment through migration or local immune modulation.
3.Literature study on acupuncture acupoint prescription for prevention and treatment of urinary retention
Ruonan LIANG ; Yidan XU ; Yingdong WANG ; Qiang XI ; Jiwen QIU ; Xinju LI ; Chao CHEN ; Yi YU ; Zheng ZHU ; Kaiyuan DENG ; Yi GUO ; Mingxing ZHANG
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2025;36(1):69-74
Acute urinary retention(AUR)occurs frequently among astronauts on orbit.The current treatment is complex and easy to damage the urethra,which seriously affects the life and work of astronauts.In contrast,acupuncture,a traditional Chinese remedy,has shown promising results in managing urinary retention.However,the specific acupoints that could potentially prevent AUR remain uncertain due to the unique physiological conditions experienced by individuals in space compared to those on Earth.To address this gap,our research delved into the mechanisms of AUR and acupuncture within both traditional Chinese medicine and modern medical practices.We conducted a thorough literature review from Pubmed,Web of Science,CNKI,Wanfang database,VIP database and Chinese Medical Code database.A hierarchical evidence-scoring approach was utilized to analyze the included literatures,thus devised acupuncture protocols for the treatment of AUR.The outcomes of our study aim to establish a foundation for the application of acupuncture in managing AUR.
4.Literature research on acupoint prescriptions for acupuncture and moxibustion in the prevention of aerospace depression syndrome
Kaiyuan DENG ; Yawen TAO ; Yingdong WANG ; Yidan XU ; Qiang XI ; Jiwen QIU ; Xinju LI ; Ruonan LIANG ; Yi YU ; Hao LIU ; Peng ZHOU ; Mingxing ZHANG ; Yi GUO
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2025;36(4):305-311
Under the influence of long-term space flights and the confined space environment,it is very easy to induce space depression syndrome,mainly manifested as decreased emotional stability,sleep disorders,mental fatigue,etc.,which seriously affect the living conditions and working abilities of astronauts.The current treatment methods mainly focus on psychological support and drug intervention.Acupuncture has a good effect in treating depression.Therefore,starting from the TCM pathogenesis and modern medical pathogenesis of aerospace depression syndrome,we conducted literature retrieval from databases such as the Chinese Medical Classic,China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang,VIP,PubMed,and Web of science.For the included literature,we adopted the stratified evidence scoring method and combined the TCM mechanism and modern medical mechanism of the effect of acupuncture.A prescription for acupuncture points was constructed to provide a basis for selecting acupuncture points for the prevention of aerospace depression syndrome through acupuncture.
5.Synthesis and anti-inflammatory activities of oridonin sulfonylurea derivatives
Ruonan WU ; Shuang YE ; Mochenxuan LI ; Zhenyuan MIAO ; Chuan LUO
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(7):335-338
Objective To study anti-inflammatory activities of oridonin derivatives without Michael fragment. Methods Two oridonin sulfonylureas were designed and synthesized by a photocatalysis reaction and a scaffold hopping strategy. The inhibitory rate of IL-1β was selected for anti-inflammatory activity evaluation. Results Both compound ZM658 and ZM659 revealed potent anti-inflammatory activities with the values of 69.3% and 59.7% in THP-1 cells, respectively. Moreover, two compounds also showed dose-dependent and low cytotoxicity. Conclusion The result indicated that Michael receptor fragment of oridonin could be substituted with sulfonylurea group.
6.Observation of Liraglutide's Effect on Function of Pancreatic Islets β-Cell in Type 2 Diabetes
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(2):134-140
Objective To observe the effect of the GLP-1 receptor agonist liraglutide on β-cell function in patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes patients.Methods Type 2 diabetes patients diagnosed between March 2020 and March 2021 in the Endocrinology Department of Yunnan Provincial Third People's Hospital were recruited and randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group.The experimental group was treated with liraglutide,a GLP-1 receptor agonist,for 6 months,while the control group received treatment with non-GLP-1 receptor agonists for 6 months(monotherapy or dual therapy).Changes in Weight,BMI,FPG,PG,HbA1c,FINS,FC-P,HOMA-IR,and HOMA-β levels were observed and measured before treatment and at 3 and 6 months after treatment.Results A total of 92 patients were included in the clinical observation(45 in the experimental group and 47 in the control group).Compared to baseline,both groups showed significant reductions in FPG,2hPG,and HbA1c at 3 and 6 months after treatment(P<0.01).FINS,HOMA-IR,and HOMA-β improved compared to pre-treatment levels(P<0.05).BMI decreased in the experimental group(P<0.05),while it slightly increased in the control group,but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Compared to the control group,the experimental group showed a greater reduction in FPG and 2hPG from baseline after 6 months of treatment,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).HbA1c showed a certain decrease,but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).FC-P in the experimental group was superior to pre-treatment levels at both 3 and 6 months(P<0.05),while in the control group,FC-P was only improved at the end of 6 months of treatment(P<0.05).Conclusion Early use of GLP-1 analogs in the treatment of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes,as opposed to non-GLP-1 analog regimens,can lead to better restoration of β-cell function,weight reduction,and effective improvment of insulin resistance.
7.Correlation and Diagnostic Performance of Inflammatory Cytokines in Relation to Bone Mineral Density and β-CTX in Postmenopausal Women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Kaige ZHANG ; Ruonan LI ; Jialin CHEN ; Deping FENG ; Yu LIU
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(9):81-88
Objective To analyze the correlation between inflammatory factors and bone mineral density(BMD)as well as β-C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen(β-CTX)in postmenopausal patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM),and to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of the inflammatory factors in postmenopausal T2DM patients with osteoporosis(OP).Methods A total of 538 postmenopausal women with T2DM,hospitalized in the Department of Endocrinology at the Third People's Hospital of Yunnan Province from October 1,2023 to August 31,2024,were screened,and 181 were ultimately included in the study.Based on bone mineral density,they were divided into the osteopenia group(86 patients,-2.5
8.Data Mining Analysis of TCM Compound Patents for Treatment of Myocardial Infarction
Fang GUAN ; Yalong KANG ; Juanjuan TAN ; Hongfei QI ; Yang LI ; Man QIN ; Ruonan WANG ; Haifang WANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(3):58-63
Objective To analyze the medication law and compatibility characteristics of TCM compounds for the treatment of myocardial infarction in the national patent database.Methods TCM compounds for treating myocardial infarction were retrieved from CNIPA patent publication website.A prescription database was built using Excel 2019 software to statistically analyze the frequency of medicinal use and their properties,taste and meridian tropism;SPSS Modeler 18.0 software was used to analyze the association rules of drugs;a network of Chinese materia medica co-occurrence was constructed using Cytoscape 3.10.0,and systematic clustering analysis was performed on the Chinese materia medica in the core network.Results A total of 146 patents of TCM compounds were included,involved 440 kinds of Chinese materia medica.High frequency drugs included Salviea Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,Chuanxiong Rhizoma,Angelicae Sinensis Radix,Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,etc.The main property was warm,the main tastes were bitter,sweet and pungent,and the medicines mostly belongs to the liver meridian,heart meridian and spleen meridians.Commonly used medicinal pairs included Angelicae Sinensis Radix-Chuanxiong Rhizoma,Astragali Radix-Salviea Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,Paeoniae Radix Rubra-Angelicae Sinensis Radix,etc.Commonly used tripartite combinations included Paeoniae Radix Rubra-Chuanxiong Rhizoma-Angelicae Sinensis Radix,Carthami Flos-Angelicae Sinensis Radix-Chuanxiong Rhizoma,Carthami Flos-Chuanxiong Rhizoma-Angelicae Sinensis Radix,etc.Clustering analysis showed four types of combinations.Conclusion TCM compound patents for the treatment of myocardial infarction is based on promoting blood circulation,removing blood stasis,and relieving pain,while also using methods such as eliminating phlegm,tonifying qi,warming yang,and nourishing yin.It can provide references for clinical medication.
9.Research progress and clinical value of parameters in SPECT MPI
Yuanyuan LI ; Ruonan WANG ; Yanhui WANG ; Yingqi HU ; Xin DIAO ; Sijin LI
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025;45(1):53-56
SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) can obtain many parameters such as myocardial perfusion, morphology, function and mechanical synchronization in one stop, which has become an essential non-invasive examination technique in the diagnosis and treatment of various cardiovascular diseases (CVD). With the continuous development of cardiac SPECT instrument, imaging scheme and image reconstruction algorithm, its application in the diagnosis and treatment of CVD is expanding. This paper reviews the research progress of qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative parameters of SPECT MPI in recent years, and expounds the threshold, influencing factors and application value of various parameters.
10.Single-cell analysis of immune-lineage features in T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia
Ke HUANG ; Lele ZHANG ; Chen QIU ; Ruonan LI ; Yucan SHEN ; Weiwang LI ; Hong PAN ; Zhen GAO ; Liwei FANG ; Yajing CHU ; Weiping YUAN ; Jun SHI
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(5):453-459
Objective:To investigate alterations in the immune lineage of T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia (T-LGLL) at the single-cell transcriptome level and to elucidate its pathogenic mechanisms.Methods:Peripheral blood samples were collected from 5 T-LGLL patients before and after treatment (from June 2019 to December 2020) and 3 healthy controls at the Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, CAMS & PUMC. Single-cell transcriptome sequencing libraries were prepared and sequenced using 10× Genomics technology. Differentially expressed genes in immune cells were compared between patients and healthy donors, followed by pathway enrichment analyses.Results:Profiling 67,237 immune cells revealed that, in T-LGLL: 1) Effector CD8+ T cells exhibited increased numbers, enhanced cytotoxicity, and greater proliferative capacity. Following effective immunosuppressive therapy, both the proliferative capacity and effector functions of these cells significantly decreased ( P<0.05). 2) The proportion of regulatory T (Treg) cells was reduced, accompanied by increased apoptosis. After effective immunosuppressive therapy leading to remission, Treg cell proportions increased, and apoptotic pathways were downregulated ( P<0.05). 3) Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) showed enhanced functionality. Monocytes and dendritic cells were enriched in antigen synthesis and presentation pathways, while B cells displayed increased antigen-binding capacity and were enriched in pathways related to T-cell activation ( P<0.05). 4) Natural killer (NK) cells exhibited attenuated cytotoxic function but demonstrated an enhanced regulatory capacity over T cells ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:T-LGLL patients present a characteristic immunological profile marked by an imbalance in immune homeostasis. This profile includes abnormal activation and expansion of effector CD8 + T cells, and a reduction in Treg cell numbers accompanied by functional impairment. Furthermore, APCs and NK cells were found to positively regulate T-lymphocyte activation, differentiation, and proliferation.

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