1.Association of 24 hour movement behaviors and physical fitness with serum C-reactive protein among female college students
WEN Xinfei, WANG Xiuqiang, WANG Chuanzhi, CHENG Shulin, LIU Jinyan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(4):579-583
Objective:
To examine the associations between 24 hour movement behavior allocation patterns and physical fitness as well as serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels among female college students, providing evidence for developing personalized health promotion strategies.
Methods:
In September 2025, 48 female college students aged 18-22 years were recruited from a comprehensive university from Shanghai. Continuous 24 hour movement behaviors were monitored using a triaxial accelerometer (ActiGraph GT3X+). Serum hsCRP levels were measured (≥1 000 ng/mL was log grade inflammation), and physical fitness indicators including upper limb muscle strength, vital capacity, and maximal oxygen consumption (VO 2max ) were assessed. Spearman rank correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlation between variables. Compositional data analysis combined with multiple linear regression was employed to construct isotemporal substitution models, evaluating the effects of substituting 30 minutes of one behavior for another on hsCRP and VO 2max .
Results:
Female college students had the longest average daily sedentary behavior (SB) time (643.2±103.2)min, which was higher than sleep time (452.4±90.0)min, light physical activity (LPA) time (279.0±76.8)min and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time (66.0±21.6)min. Correlation analysis revealed that vigorous physical activity (VPA) was positively correlated with hsCRP levels among female college students ( r=0.47, P <0.05). Substituting 30 minutes of MVPA with sleep, SB or LPA significantly reduced predicted hsCRP levels among female college students ( β = -0.90, -0.90, -0.73), replacing 30 minutes of sleep with MVPA significantly increased predicted VO 2max levels ( β =5.12) (all P <0.05). The low grade inflammation group exhibited longer durations of high intensity activity participation and higher mean values for height, body weight, and grip strength compared to the normal group ( t =2.17, 2.52, 2.21, all P <0.05). Within the normal inflammation group, MVPA was positively associated with VO 2max ( β =0.18), while sleep was negatively associated ( β =-0.07) (both P <0.05). In contrast, no statistically significant associations were observed between any activity behavior and VO 2max in the low grade inflammation group (all P >0.05).
Conclusions
MVPA exerts bidirectional effects on the health of female college students. While it enhances cardiorespiratory fitness, it may concurrently elevate chronic low grade inflammation levels. To maximize health benefits, intervention programs focused on increasing MVPA should also give full consideration to the importance of restorative sleep.
2.Immune-enhancing effect and mechanism of natural plant-derived immunostimulatory molecule ophiopogonin
Shulin LIU ; Jing WEI ; Baohang ZHU ; Yan YE ; Jiale PAN ; Anni ZHAO ; Zhen SONG ; Liusheng PENG ; Haibo LI ; Hongwu SUN ; Quanming ZOU
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(4):350-359
Objective To explore the effect and preliminary mechanism of the plant-derived immunostimulatory molecule,ophiopogonin,on enhancing the immune response of a subunit vaccine with the receptor-binding domain(RBD)of coronavirus spike protein as the antigen.Methods CCK-8 assay was used to determine the cytotoxicity of ophiopogonin D'(OPD')on bone marrow-derived dendritic cells(BMDCs).Female Balb/c mice were randomly divided into RBD,RBD/OPD',RBD/Alum,and control groups.The immunization dose was 5 μg of antigen per mouse and 100 μg of adjuvant per mouse,and immunization was carried out according to the intramuscular injection immunization procedure on days 0,21,and 42.The titers of specific IgG and its subtype antibodies were detected by ELISA.The cytokine levels in the supernatant of splenocytes were detected using ELISA.The number of splenocytes secreting IFN-γ was detected by ELISpot.Laser confocal microscopy was employed to observe the uptake of antigen by BMDCs.The phagocytic ability of BMDCs for antigen was quantitatively analyzed by flow cytometry.The mechanism of its enhanced immune effect was preliminarily explored using transcriptomics technology combined with bioinformatics research.Results When the concentration of OPD'was less than 5 μg/mL,the survival rate of BMDCs was 100%.After a single intramuscular injection in mice,except for a slight decrease in body weight,the other biochemical indicators were within corresponding normal ranges.After intramuscular injection immunization of the vaccine,the titers of serum-specific IgG,IgG1,and IgG2a in the RBD/OPD'group were significantly higher than those in the RBD group(P<0.05).Compared with the RBD group,the RBD/OPD'group induced a high-level Th1 cell immune response of IL-1β,TNF-α,and IFN-γ(P<0.01)and had more lymphocytes secreting IFN-γ(P<0.001).Laser confocal microscopy displayed that BMDCs took up more antigens after OPD'treatment,which was further confirmed with flow cytometry in quantitative analysis on antigen uptake rate(P<0.01).Transcriptomics results indicated that there was more significant enrichment of the PPAR signaling pathway in the RBD/OPD'group than the RBD group,suggesting that OPD'may activate the PPAR signaling pathway to exert its adjuvant effect.Conclusion OPD'effectively enhances the immune response of the RBD subunit vaccine,and its action mechanism may be related to the activation of the PPAR signaling pathway.
3.Pathological response of a mouse model of lethal Vibrio vulnificus infection and its preliminary application in inactivated whole cell vaccine
Baohang ZHU ; Jiale PAN ; Shulin LIU ; Yan YE ; Zhen SONG ; Yuxian LI ; Yun YANG ; Hongwu SUN ; Quanming ZOU ; Liusheng PENG
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(7):656-663
Objective To establish a mouse model of infection with the minimum lethal dose of Vibrio vulnificus(V.vulnificus)and to evaluate the protective efficacy of inactivated whole-cell(IWC)vaccine using this model.Methods A mouse model of lethal-dose infection was established by intraperitoneal injection of different doses of V.vulnificus.Bacterial colonization in the organs was detected with tissue homogenate plating,and pathological changes in the organs were observed after tissue section staining.Flow cytometry was used to detect immune cell responses after liver tissues were digested into single-cell suspension.IWC vaccine of V.vulnificus was prepared,and the mice were immunized through different routes to observe the protective efficacy of the vaccine.Results A mouse model of infection with the minimum lethal dose at 1×106 CFU of V.vulnificus was successfully established.After infection,the bacteria were mainly colonized in the liver of mice and caused severe pathological damages.Compared with the uninfected mice,the proportion of neutrophils in the liver was significantly increased in the infected mice,whereas the proportions of B cells and T cells were correspondingly decreased(P<0.05).A single intramuscular or intraperitoneal injection of the IWC vaccine could protect the mice effectively against lethal infection of V.vulnificus in 7 d later(P<0.01),although the level of serum IgG having no significant increase.Conclusion A mouse model of lethal-dose infection with V.vulnificus is successfully established,with histopathological characteristics.The IWC vaccine of V.vulnificus rapidly mediates immune protection in this model probably independent of IgG.
4.Preparation of tubeimoside Ⅲ nanoemulsion and evaluation of its adjuvant effect
Jing WEI ; Shulin LIU ; Yan YE ; Mingqi XU ; Zhen SONG ; Yan DENG ; Hongwu SUN ; Lei MA ; Haibo LI
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(8):784-793
Objective To prepare tubeimoside Ⅲ nanoemulsion(TBMⅢ-NE)and evaluate its adjuvant effect in vaccines.Methods TBMⅢ-NE was prepared using low-energy emulsification.Dynamic light scattering was used to characterize the particle size and polydispersity index of the obtained TBMⅢ-NE,and transmission electron microscopy(TEM)was employed to observe the morphology.CCK-8 assay was utilized to determine the cytotoxicity of TBMⅢ-NE on bone marrow-derived dendritic cells(BMDCs).The in vitro safety of TBMⅢ-NE was evaluated using a hemolysis assay.The ability of TBMⅢ-NE to promote the phagocytosis of antigens by DC2.4 cells was observed using confocal laser microscopy.After co-incubation of TBMⅢ-NE with BMDCs,the expression levels of CD40,CD86,MHC-Ⅰ,and CCR7 on the surface of BMDCs were detected using flow cytometry,and the levels of cytokines in the supernatant of BMDCs were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).After female BALB/c mice were immunized with the SARS-CoV-2 antigen RBD in combination with TBMⅢ-NE,ELISA was conducted to determine the serum levels of specific IgG,IgG2a,and IgG1 antibodies.The number of specific IFN-γ-secreting cells in mouse splenocytes was detected using enzyme-linked immunospot(ELISpot)assay.Results The prepared blank nanoemulsion(BNE)and TBMⅢ-NE were in a particle size of 25.46 and 25.89 nm,and a polydispersity index of 0.214 and 0.125,respectively.TEM displayed that TBMⅢ-NE was in uniform sphere and well dispersed.When the TBMⅢ-NE adjuvant was diluted by 400-fold,the survival rate of BMDCs was approximately 86%.Compared with free TBMⅢ,the hemolytic toxicity of TBMⅢ-NE was significantly reduced(P<0.01).TBMⅢ-NE promoted the phagocytosis of antigens by DC2.4 cells and significantly increased the expression of CCR7 on the surface of BMDCs(P<0.05),indicating its potential to promote more dendritic cells to effectively migrate to lymph nodes.TBMⅢ-NE also promoted the expression of IL-6 and IL-1β in the supernatant of BMDCs(P<0.05).When combined with RBD,TBMⅢ-NE significantly increased the levels of specific IgG,IgG2a,and IgG1 antibodies in mouse serum(P<0.01)and promoted the secretion of specific IFN-γ in splenocytes(P<0.01),indicating that TBM Ⅲ-NE could enhance specific cellular immune responses.Conclusion A stable and highly effective TBMⅢ-NE that can induce humoral and cellular immune responses is successfully prepared.
5.Anti-Hyperuricemic and Anti-Gouty Arthritis Effects of Xiezhuo Qutong Formula and Its Network Pharmacology Mechanism
Shulin CHEN ; Lianjie LIU ; Xiaolu GAO ; Xuehong KE ; Changsong LIN
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(11):2807-2816
Objective To observe the therapeutic effects and mechanism of Xiezhuo Qutong Formula on gout.Methods(1)Animal experiments:A hyperuricemia(HUA)model was established in SD rats using hypoxanthine combined with potassium oxonate,and an acute gouty arthritis(AGA)model was induced by monosodium urate.The efficacy and safety of Xiezhuo Qutong Formula in reducing serum uric acid levels and exerting anti-inflammatory effects were evaluated.(2)Network pharmacology:The main active components and potential targets of Xiezhuo Qutong Formula were collected,along with gout-related disease targets.The intersection of these targets yielded potential therapeutic targets.A protein-protein interaction(PPI)network was constructed,followed by Gene Ontology(GO)functional enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway enrichment analysis.Results Xiezhuo Qutong Formula effectively reduced serum uric acid levels in HUA model rats without observed hepatorenal toxicity.It also decreased joint inflammation index,joint swelling degree,and inflammatory cytokine levels in AGA model rats.Network pharmacology analysis identified 156 overlapping targets between the drug and disease,among which TP53,STAT3,PIK3CA,BCL2,PIK3CD,PIK3CB,JUN,HDAC1,ESR1,and RELA may be key targets of Xiezhuo Qutong Formula in treating gout.Combined with GO and KEGG enrichment analyses,the main involved pathways include PI3K/AKT,JAK2/STAT3,and NF-κB signaling pathways.Conclusion Xiezhuo Qutong Formula exerts uric acid-lowering and anti-inflammatory effects in the treatment of gout,and its potential mechanism involves the PI3K/AKT,JAK2/STAT3,and NF-κB signaling pathways.
6.Mechanisms and benefits of phytochemicals as an alternative therapeutic strategy in female cancers.
Yufan ZHAO ; Shimenghui DENG ; Danli CAO ; Caiji LIN ; Mengzhi XU ; Jiaxing WANG ; Lingjie LUO ; Shulin LIU ; Huidi LIU
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2025;17(3):448-463
Cancer is a highly deadly disease, with breast cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer being the most prevalent in women. However, traditional cancer treatments present challenges due to their strong toxic side effects and adverse reactions. Numerous studies have demonstrated that natural products derived from various plants possess therapeutic and preventive properties against cancer. These phytochemicals have been extensively investigated as a potential alternative to conventional chemotherapy drugs, owing to their safety and efficacy. This article provides a comprehensive review of the recent advances in the chemoprevention and mechanisms of phytochemicals against the four major female cancers. The focus will be on how these phytochemicals regulate cancer cell proliferation, apoptosis, invasion, and metastasis to impede cancer progression. Given their extensive clinical applications, phytochemicals hold great promise in the field of cancer treatment. It hopes that this review will inspire more researchers to explore the potential of these natural compounds in combating female cancers.
7.Role of circCCDC138 in early malignant transformation of human lung epithelial cells induced by carbon black nanoparticles
Runfeng LI ; Lichun MA ; Shulin QIN ; Wen LIU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(4):475-481
Background With the large-scale production and application of carbon black nanoparticles (CBNPs), occupational and general exposure is obviously increasing. Related studies have shown that exposure to CBNPs can induce oxidative stress, inflammation, and DNA damage. Objective To establish a CBNPs-induced malignant transformation (C-BEAS-2B) model of human lung epithelial cells (BEAS-2B) and explore the role and mechanism of circCCDC138 in the malignant transformation process. Methods At 0, 10, 20, 40 and 80 μg·mL−1 CBNPs concentrations, cell viability was detected by CCK8 assay. BEAS-2B cells were exposed to 20 mg·mL−1 CBNPs for three months, and a malignant transformation model of BEAS-2B induced by CBNPs was constructed. The migration and invasion abilities of the cells were detected by cell scratch and Transwell assays. The expressions of circ-CCDC138 in BEAS-2B and C-BEAS-2B were detected by qRT-PCR, and its stability was verified by a digestive resistance test. A cell model with interference or overexpression of circCCDC138 was constructed, and the expression of circCCDC138 in the cells was detected by quantitative reverse transcription-PCR. The cell cycle and apoptosis were determined by flow cytometry. Western blot was used to analyze the expression of p53 protein. Results The CBNPs used in the experiment were spherical particles with a chain-like structure. In the 20 μg·mL−1 CBNPs group, the reduction in the viability of BEAS-2B cells was relatively small (10%). Compared with the control cells, the 20 μg·mL−1 CBNPs group showed more obvious cell migration and invasion at 24 h and 48 h, indicating that the exposure to CBNPs induced early malignant transformation of BEAS-2B cells (P<0.01). The circCCDC138 expression in C-BEAS-2B was upregulated in a time-dependent manner after exposure to CBNPs. Compared with the C-BEAS-2B cells, the C-BEAS-2B cells over-expressing circCCDC138 exhibited arrested S phase progression (36.9%) and apoptosis resistance (P<0.01), along with down regulation of p53 protein expression in the cells (P<0.01), while the C-BEAS-2B cells interfering with circCCDC138 showed the opposite results (P<0.01). Conclusion BEAS-2B cells exposed to CBNPs (20 μg·mL−1) have significantly enhanced migration and invasion abilities, showing early malignant transformation characteristics. In addition, circCCDC138 is highly expressed in C-BEAS-2B cells with RNase R digestive resistance and increases in a time-dependent manner with CBNPs exposure. More importantly, circCCDC138 may promote the induction of malignant transformation of cells by inhibiting p53 protein expression.
8.Analysis of the safety and efficacy of transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve replacement for the bioprosthetic mitral valve failure
Shulin NIU ; Zhouming WANG ; Mingyu LIU ; Xin GUAN ; Mengqi LI ; Yikui TIAN ; Zhenwen YANG ; Xin DU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2025;53(9):993-999
Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve replacement(ViV-TMVR)in the treatment of bioprosthetic mitral valve failure.Methods Seventeen patients with bioprosthetic mitral valve failure who required ViV-TMVR were selected.Preoperative data including age,gender,body mass index(BMI),usage time of bioprosthetic mitral valve,comorbidities(hypertension,coronary heart disease,old cerebral infarction,atrial fibrillation and diabetes)and New York Heart Association(NYHA)functional class were recorded,and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(LVEDD),right atrial diameter(RA),pulmonary artery systolic pressure(PASP),left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF),type of bioprosthetic mitral valve failure,degree of bioprosthetic mitral valve regurgitation and stenosis,peak velocity and mean transvalvular pressure gradient of the bioprosthetic mitral valve,and Society of Thoracic Surgeons(STS)score were also collected.Intraoperative data included puncture route,valve type,intraoperative complications,operation time and immediate postoperative transesophageal echocardiography(TEE)assessment(peak velocity and mean transvalvular pressure gradient of the valve-in-valve,valve-in-valve regurgitation or paravalvular regurgitation)were collected.Postoperative data included time in the intensive care unit(ICU)/cardiovascular intensive care unit(CCU),total postoperative hospital stay and 30-day postoperative echocardiographic results and NYHA functional class were recorded.Patients were divided into the domestic NewMed valve group(10 cases)and the imported Edwards valve group(7 cases)based on the type of valve used.The safety and efficacy of ViV-TMVR were analyzed,and the efficacy of domestic valves and imported valves was compared.Results All 17 patients successfully underwent ViV-TMVR via the transseptal approach without serious complications,and the 30-day readmission rate was 0%.There were no significant differences in operation time of domestic valves and imported valves,mild paravalvular regurgitation of the valve-in-valve,peak velocity and mean transvalvular pressure gradient of the valve-in-valve immediately after surgery and at 30-day postoperatively,time in ICU/CCU,total postoperative hospital stay and the proportion of patients with NYHA functional class Ⅲ-Ⅳ at 30-day postoperatively between the domestic valve group and the imported valve group.During the 30-day follow-up,one patient died of cerebral hemorrhage,and one patient had major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE,cerebral hemorrhage).Compared with before the operation,the peak velocity and mean transvalvular pressure gradient of the valve-in-valve,LVEF,and PASP decreased immediately after surgery and at 30 days after surgery.Compared with immediately after surgery,the peak velocity and mean transvalvular pressure gradient of the valve-in-valve increased at 30 days postoperatively(P<0.01),while there were no significant differences in LVEF and PASP.Conclusion Transseptal ViV-TMVR is safe and effective in the short term for patients with bioprosthetic mitral valve failure who are at high risk of re-thoracotomy,and the efficacy of domestic valves is comparable to that of imported valves.
9.Expert Consensus on Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabesity Remission in Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Chuangpeng SHEN ; Shulin LIU ; Min LIU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(1):2-11
Diabesity has become a public health problem threatens human health.Diabesity remission could prevent patients from using anti-diabetic drugs for a certain period of time,reduce their psychological burden,enhance their confidence in following a healthy lifestyle,and delay the progression of complications.Currently,lifestyle intervention and blood sugar control are the main methods for diabesity remission.The treatment of TCM has a systematic theoretical basis and positive clinical efficacy for diabesity,significantly improving life quality of patients.Consequently,according to the latest guidelines,consensus and research progress of traditional Chinese and Western medicine at home and abroad,a consensus on integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine to alleviate diabesity has been formed.The consensus standardized the diagnosis and treatment of diabesity in Western medicine,as well as the differentiation of TCM syndromes,principles,prescriptions and health management,to assist clinical doctors in both TCM and Western medicine in carrying out standardized work to alleviate diabesity.
10.Expert Consensus on Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabesity Remission in Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Chuangpeng SHEN ; Shulin LIU ; Min LIU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(1):2-11
Diabesity has become a public health problem threatens human health.Diabesity remission could prevent patients from using anti-diabetic drugs for a certain period of time,reduce their psychological burden,enhance their confidence in following a healthy lifestyle,and delay the progression of complications.Currently,lifestyle intervention and blood sugar control are the main methods for diabesity remission.The treatment of TCM has a systematic theoretical basis and positive clinical efficacy for diabesity,significantly improving life quality of patients.Consequently,according to the latest guidelines,consensus and research progress of traditional Chinese and Western medicine at home and abroad,a consensus on integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine to alleviate diabesity has been formed.The consensus standardized the diagnosis and treatment of diabesity in Western medicine,as well as the differentiation of TCM syndromes,principles,prescriptions and health management,to assist clinical doctors in both TCM and Western medicine in carrying out standardized work to alleviate diabesity.


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