1.Study on relationships of MS4A1 gene polymorphism with blood concentration and efficacy of rituximab in patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Feng SHI ; Tao LIU ; He HUANG ; Caifu FANG ; Shaoxing GUAN ; Zhang ZHANG ; Zhao WANG ; Xiaojie FANG ; Zhuojia CHEN ; Shu LIU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(13):1641-1647
OBJECTIVE To explore the effects of CD20 coding gene (MS4A1) polymorphism on the blood concentration and efficacy of rituximab in patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. METHODS A prospective observational study was conducted on 160 newly diagnosed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients who received the R-CHOP regimen at the Sun Yat Sen University Cancer Center from January 2016 to December 2020, with a minimum follow-up period of approximately 5 years. The blood concentration of rituximab was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. MS4A1 tagSNPs were selected by Haploview4.2 software, including rs1051461, rs17155034, rs4939364, and rs10501385. The genotype of MS4A1 was detected by Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Univariate linear regression analysis was employed to examine the correlation between various factors(demographic, clinical, and genotypic variables) in patients and the steady-state trough concentration of rituximab during the first course of treatment, followed by multivariate linear regression analysis. Kaplan-Meier curves were drawn to evaluate progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Using MS4A1 genotype and tumor stage as independent variables, Cox regression model was employed to evaluate the factors influencing patient prognosis. RESULTS The blood concentration of rituximab in MS4A1 rs10501385 CC carriers was 15.20 μg/mL,which was significantly lower than 21.95 μg/mL in AA+AC carriers (P<0.05). The multivariate linear regression model incorporating tumor stage and MS4A1 rs10501385 polymorphism explained 7.3% of the interindividual variability in rituximab concentrations. Compared with MS4A1 rs1051461 CC carriers, CT+TT carriers had significantly prolonged PFS and OS (P<0.05). The Cox proportional hazards regression model showed that the MS4A1 rs1051461 CC genotype (HR=4.406, 95%CI:1.743-11.137, P<0.05) and tumor Ⅲ&Ⅳ (HR=3.233, 95%CI: 1.413-7.399, P<0.05) were independent risk factors for PFS. CONCLUSIONS The tumor staging and MS4A1 rs10501385 polymorphism are key influencing factors for blood concentration of rituximab, and MS4A1 rs1051461 polymorphism significantly affects PFS in non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients.
2.Expression and Clinical Significance of Nucleoporin 93 in Patients with Neuroblastoma
Minting LIANG ; Yang YANG ; Xiaojun LIU ; Huiya LIANG ; Hanyi ZHANG ; Yihan SUN ; Xiuyu SHI ; Xia YANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(3):420-430
ObjectiveTo screen key genes associated with neuroblastoma (NB) diagnosis and prognosis using the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, and to investigate the expression and clinical significance of nucleoporin 93 (NUP93) in NB tissues. MethodsNB gene chip data (GSE73517, GSE49710, GSE19274) were retrieved from the GEO database. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) commonly upregulated in high-risk groups were screened. The R2 database was then used to assess the prognostic value of DEGs that were commonly upregulated in the MYCN amplification group. Finally, NUP93 expression levels in the tissues from 60 NB, 25 ganglioneuroblastoma (GNB), and 26 ganglioneuroma (GN) cases were measured by immunohistochemistry . ResultsTwenty-five DEGs were identified as commonly upregulated in high-risk groups. Among these, 10 genes (SIVA1, NUP93, STIP1, LSM4, RAI14, MYOZ3, KNTC1, TNFRSF10B, TACC3 and CEP152) showed significantly higher expression in MYCN-amplified subgroups (P<0.05). Survival analysis revealed that high NUP93 expression was associated with shorter overall survival (HR = 4.0, 95% CI: 3.0,5.3, P = 1.80 × 10⁻³⁴). Immunohistochemistry results revealed that NUP93 expression in NB tissues was significantly higher than in GNB and GN tissues (P<0.001). NUP93 expression was positively correlated with high mitosis-karyorrhexis index (MKI; P=0.040), poor differentiation (P<0.001), and MYCN expression (rs = 0.793, P <0.001). ConclusionsHigh expression of NUP93 is associated with high MKI and poor differentiation, and predicts unfavorable prognosis in patients with NB, suggesting it may promote tumor progression by regulating MYCN. NUP93 has the potential to be a novel diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target for NB.
3.Chikungunya Fever: Recognition, Treatment, Prevention and Control
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(5):730-736
Chikungunya fever (CHIKF) is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection. The acute phase of CHIKF is mainly characterized by fever, severe polyarthralgia, and rash. Most cases are self-limited, however, atypical manifestations and chronic complications also occur in a minor proportion of cases. High-risk cases are at risk of complicating with severe condition. For these years, the emergence and spread of CHIKF place it as an international public health disease. This article summarizes the current knowledge and advances about CHIKF, with a focus on the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, prevention and control. For individuals with a history of traveling to CHIKF prevalence areas within 12 days, presenting with fever, arthralgia, and rash, combined with laboratory tests such as positive IgM antibody, specific IgG antibody, CHIKV isolation, or viral nucleic acid testing in acute stage, could establish the diagnosis. Differential diagnosis with infection caused by similar viruses such as dengue virus and Zika virus should be considered too. Regarding treatment, there is no specific antiviral drug available currently. Supportive method is the dominating treatment, with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to alleviate fever and arthralgia. The core strategy in prevention and control of CHIKF is to interrupt the transmission and eliminate mosquitoes. To meet challenges posed by the spread of CHIKF, the future researches should emphasize on developing specific antiviral drugs, safe and effective vaccines, and convenient and accurate diagnostic means.
4.Establishment of scientific fitness literacy system
Yanfeng ZHANG ; Sen LI ; Jin HE ; Shi CHEN ; Aoyu ZHANG ; Xiaoxiao CHEN
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2024;33(8):686-690
Fitness for all has undergone development more than two decades in China, from " outline" to " national strategy" . As an important support for realizing a healthy China and an important guarantee for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, national fitness should keep pace with the development of the times, grasp the characteristics of national fitness in the new period, and constantly explore new horizons and develop new achievements.Scientific fitness literacy is a new system put forward by combining the latest achievements of research and practice in the field of national fitness at home and abroad with China's national conditions, including four dimensions: scientific fitness knowledge, scientific fitness attitudes, scientific fitness behaviors and habits, and scientific fitness abilities and skills.The purpose of this paper is to clarify the philosophical basis of scientific fitness literacy, the disciplines involved, the meanings, the specific components and the ultimate goal, so as to provide an analytical framework and a theoretical basis for the next step of the research, and also to provide a reference for the formulation of national fitness policies, the evaluation and supervision of the implementation process and results, and the comparison of the practice among countries.
5.Effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on chromatin remodeling-related enzymes in the colon tissue of rats with Crohn disease
Yanting LI ; Yajing GUO ; Jimeng ZHAO ; Yi SUN ; Sen GUO ; Yin SHI ; Yanping YANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2024;22(5):353-362
Objective:To investigate the regulatory effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on chromatin remodeling complex core catalytic subunit of Brahma-related gene 1(Brg1),histone deacetylase(HDAC)3,HDAC9,and males absent on the first(MOF)in the colon tissue of rats with Crohn disease(CD). Methods:Using the random number table method,60 male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 5 groups,including a normal group,a model group,an acupuncture group,a medicinal cake-insulated moxibustion group,and an acupuncture-moxibustion group,with 12 rats in each group.CD rat models were prepared using 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid(TNBS)in all groups except the normal group.The normal and model groups received no interventions.In the acupuncture group,rats were intervened with acupuncture at bilateral Zusanli(ST36)and Shangjuxu(ST37),20 min/session,once a day.The medicinal cake-insulated moxibustion group received medicinal cake-insulated moxibustion at Qihai(CV6)and bilateral Tianshu(ST25)with 2 cones per point per session,once a day.The acupuncture-moxibustion group received both acupuncture and moxibustion interventions simultaneously.Each intervention was performed for 10 consecutive days.Observations included general condition,disease activity,macroscopic damage,and pathological changes in the rat's colon tissue.Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to measure the mRNA expression of chromatin remodeling-related enzymes Brg1,HDAC3,and HDAC9,while Western blotting detected the protein expression of Brg1,HDAC3,HDAC9,and MOF in rat's colon tissue. Results:The model group showed significantly increased diarrhea score,occult blood score,macroscopic damage score of colon tissue,and colon macroscopic damage index(CMDI)score,as well as elevated mRNA expression levels of HDAC3 and HDAC9,protein expression levels of HDAC3,HDAC9,and MOF,and decreased mRNA and protein expression levels of Brg1 compared to the normal group(P<0.01).In contrast,compared to the model group,the diarrhea score,occult blood score,macroscopic damage score,CMDI score,mRNA expression levels of HDAC3 and HDAC9,and protein expression levels of HDAC3,HDAC9,and MOF were significantly reduced(P<0.05 or P<0.01),while the mRNA and protein expression levels of Brg1 were significantly increased(P<0.01)in the acupuncture group,the medicinal cake-insulated moxibustion group,and the acupuncture-moxibustion group. Conclusion:Both medicinal cake-insulated moxibustion and acupuncture,either used alone or in combination,can regulate the abnormal expression of chromatin remodeling-related enzymes Brg1,HDAC3,HDAC9,and MOF in the colon tissue,thus reducing colon inflammation in CD rats.
6.Design of IoT intelligent monitoring and management system for medical imaging equipment based on log strategy
Sen-Zhong SHI ; Fei TONG ; Yin LI ; Li XU ; Rui NIE ; He-Hua ZHANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2024;45(7):40-45
Objective To design a log strategy-based medical imaging equipment monitoring and management system to achieve intelligent monitoring and management based on the Internet of Things.Methods A medical imaging equipment monitoring and management system was developed with B/S architecture and Java language.The system constructed a keyword database of medical imaging equipment logs and log parsing rules by designing a strategy for collecting and analyzing medical imaging equipment log information,which consisted of three functional modules for intelligent analysis of medical imaging equipment abnormal status logs,intelligent reminder of medical imaging equipment monitoring parameter settings and risky failures and operational benefit analysis of medical imaging equipment.Results The system developed realized closed-loop management of medical imaging equipment through intelligent monitoring,shortened the average fault reporting and processing time and improved the efficiency of medical imaging equipment management.Conclusion The system developed implements intelligent mangement and benefit analysis for medical imaging equipment,and provides support for precision managment and decision making in modem hospitals.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2024,45(7):40-45]
7.Dynamic gut microbiome-metabolome in cationic bovine serum albumin induced experimental immune-complex glomerulonephritis and effect of losartan and mycophenolate mofetil on microbiota modulation
Shi WENYING ; Li ZHAOJUN ; Wang WEIDA ; Liu XIKUN ; Wu HAIJIE ; Chen XIAOGUANG ; Zhou XUNRONG ; Zhang SEN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2024;14(4):562-577
Dynamic changes in gut dysbiosis and metabolomic dysregulation are associated with immune-complex glomerulonephritis(ICGN).However,an in-depth study on this topic is currently lacking.Herein,we report an ICGN model to address this gap.ICGN was induced via the intravenous injection of cationized bovine serum albumin(c-BSA)into Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats for two weeks,after which mycophenolate mofetil(MMF)and losartan were administered orally.Two and six weeks after ICGN establishment,fecal samples were collected and 16S ribosomal DNA(rDNA)sequencing and untargeted metabolomic were conducted.Fecal microbiota transplantation(FMT)was conducted to determine whether gut normali-zation caused by MMF and losartan contributed to their renal protective effects.A gradual decline in microbial diversity and richness was accompanied by a loss of renal function.Approximately 18 genera were found to have significantly different relative abundances between the early and later stages,and Marvinbryantia and Allobaculum were markedly upregulated in both stages.Untargeted metabolomics indicated that the tryptophan metabolism was enhanced in ICGN,characterized by the overproduction of indole and kynurenic acid,while the serotonin pathway was reduced.Administration of losartan and MMF ameliorated microbial dysbiosis and reduced the accumulation of indoxyl conjugates in feces.FMT using feces from animals administered MMF and losartan improved gut dysbiosis by decreasing the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes(F/B)ratio but did not improve renal function.These findings indicate that ICGN induces serous gut dysbiosis,wherein an altered tryptophan metabolism may contribute to its pro-gression.MMF and losartan significantly reversed the gut microbial and metabolomic dysbiosis,which partially contributed to their renoprotective effects.
8.Research progress of macrophage based nanoimaging and nanobiomimetic technology in the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerotic plaque
Yaling WU ; Yuanhui DUAN ; Rong SUN ; Zhizhen SHI ; Lijia YANG ; Sen QUN
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2024;32(10):899-906
Macrophages play an important role in the development of inflammation,the core mechanism of athero-sclerosis.In recent years,nanotechnology has provided a new perspective for the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis with its unique characteristics of biological compatibility and precise targeting.In this paper,the patholog-ical mechanism of atherosclerosis,the realization of atherosclerosis imaging by targeting macrophages with nanomaterials and the application of macrophage cell membrane biomimetic nanoparticles in anti-atherosclerosis were reviewed.
9.Applications and advancements of instrumental variable approach in causal inference in environmental epidemiology
Hui SHI ; Guzhengyue ZHENG ; Xing ZHAO ; Shourui HUANG ; Baozhuo AI ; Jialong WU ; Hualiang LIN
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(2):219-225
In environmental epidemiological research, extensive non-random environmental exposures and complex confounding biases pose significant challenges when attempting causal inference. In recent years, the introduction of causal inference methods into observational studies has provided a broader range of statistical tools for causal inference research in environmental epidemiology. The instrumental variable (IV) approach, as a causal inference technique for effectively controlling unmeasured confounding factors, has gradually found application in the field of environmental epidemiological research. This article reviewed the basic principles of IV and summarized the current research progress and limitations of applying IV for causal inference in environmental epidemiology. IV application in the field of environmental epidemiology is still in the initial stage. Rational use of IV and effective integration with other causal inference methods will become the focus of the development of causal inference in environmental epidemiology. The aim of this paper is to provide a methodological reference and basis for future studies involving causal inference to target population health effects of environmental exposures in China.
10.Epidemiological characteristics of high-risk population for cardiovascular disease of Shanghai residents
Yuzhuo WANG ; Yang ZHENG ; Yingquan WANG ; Cui WU ; Haiyan GU ; Yiying ZHANG ; Yan XU ; Sen WANG ; Xin ZHANG ; Yu JIANG ; Jia ZHAO ; Yan SHI
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(1):64-71
ObjectiveTo investigate the high-risk detection rate and aggregation of cardiovascular diseases(CVD) in 8 districts of Shanghai and influencing factors, and to provide scientific references for prevention and control of CVD. MethodsBased on the Cardiovascular Disease Screening and Management Program in Shanghai from 2016 to 2021, 104 685 participants aged 35 to 75 in 8 districts of Shanghai were selected for analysis. χ2 test and multivariate logistic regression were used for statistical analysis of the influencing factors of CVD and aggregation of CVD. ResultsThe proportion of high-risk CVD individuals in the population was 19.17%, including the high-risk individuals with hypertension (8.65%), dyslipidemia (6.33%), CVD history (5.58%), and WHO assessed risk ≥20% types (2.69%), respectively. Old age, overweight and obesity, central obesity, smoking, drinking, farmers, unmarried, and low family income were the risk factors of CVD, while high education level was the protective factor. In the participants, 16 323 people (81.34%) were classified as CVD high-risk groups; The number of aggregation of 1, 2 and ≥3 high risk types of CVD were 16 323(81.34%), 3 236(16.13%), 509(2.54%), respectively. Old age, low education level, low annual family income, farmers, unmarried, smoking, drinking, overweight, obesity and central obesity were associated with the risk of aggregation of high risk types of CVD, and the correlation strength increased with the increase of aggregation types. ConclusionThe prevention and control of CVD in Shanghai should focus on the hypertension, elderly, overweight, obesity, central obesity, smoking, drinking, low educated, low family income, farmers and unmarried people, and targeted intervention measures should be taken to reduce the risk of CVD among residents.

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