1.Analysis of pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness, willingness, uptake patterns, barriers and needs among MSM students and its influencing factors
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(1):55-59
Objective:
To explore the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) awareness, willingness, uptake patterns, barriers and needs among Chinese student men who have sex with men (MSM), so as to provide relevant evidence for targeted interventions with PrEP.
Methods:
A proportional sampling method was used to conduct a cross sectional survey of MSM aged 16 years and older residing in 21 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions in mainland China between October 20 and December 20, 2021, to collect information on demographic and sexual behavioral characteristics, and 923 students of them were selected as the subjects of this study. The chi-square test and Fisher s test were used for univariate analysis, followed by multivariate Logistic regression to analyze the influencing factors of PrEP awareness and uptake.
Results:
According to the cascade analysis method, the awareness, willingness, uptake and adherence rates of PrEP among the student MSM were obtained as 88.95%, 67.36%, 13.20% and 45.21 %, respectively. HIV testing more than once in the last 3 months, and all of them were aware of the HIV test results of their sexual partners, and those with high frequency of condom use had a higher rate of awareness ( OR =2.32, 1.79, 1.69, P <0.05). Willingness rates were higher for those from the pilot city, using substances, and HIV testing more than once in the last 3 months ( OR =2.13, 1.65, 1.69, P <0.05). Higher rates of uptake were found among those from high risk and pilot areas, presence of commercial sex, substance use, and high literacy ( OR =5.60, 3.54,2.81, 1.92, 4.54, P <0.05). Adherence rates were higher among those who used one pill per day or both ( OR =12.77, 13.26, P <0.05). The barriers and needs faced by student MSM were primarily personal concerns about medication side effects, preventative effects, and confidence in sexual behavioral styles, and the high cost of medication and related service costs.
Conclusions
The student MSM population in China is characterized by high awareness, low willingness, low uptake, and low adherence to PrEP. Targeted interventions should be considered and tailored by the departments to facilitate PrEP promotion among student MSM.
2.Role of Naoan capsules in treatment of ischemic stroke by network pharmacology combined with GEO database and molecular docking
Shu-Xian YANG ; A-Ning SUN ; Bin ZHU ; Wei-Zhong SHI ; Zhi-Gang ZHAO
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(3):435-439
Objective To predict and verify the mechanism of Naoan capsules(NAC)in treatment of ischemic stroke(IS)by network pharmacology,Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)database,and molecular docking technology.Methods The active components in NAC were collected using the Traditional Chinese Medicine System Pharmacological Analysis Platform,and the disease-related differential genes were screened using GEO database.After screening and obtaining the common targets of the two,the compound disease network was constructed by Cytoscape 3.8.2 software.At the same time,protein-protein interaction networks were created to identify candidate targets for NAC treatment of IS,and gene ontology and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes enrichment analyses were performed.Finally,core targets were verified by molecular docking technology.Results A total of 56 candidate compounds and 18 544 disease-related differential genes were screened.Further,quercetin,kaempferol,luteolin and baicalein were found to be the key active compounds of NAC in the treatment of IS through the compound disease network.In the search of PPI network core,eight key targets for NAC treatment of IS were screened,including mitogen-activated protein kinase 1(MAPK1),B-cell lymphoma factor 2(Bcl-2),cysteinylaspartate specific protease 3(CASP3),etc.In addition,the key pathways of NAC treatment of IS are mainly concentrated in lipid and atherosclerosis,advanced glycation end products and receptor for advanced glycation end products(AGE-RAGE),tumor necrosis factor(TNF),interleukin17(IL-17),C-type lectin receptor,apoptosis,hypoxia-inducing factor-1(HIF-1),MAPK and other signaling pathways.Finally,the molecular docking results showed that the key active compounds(quercetin,kaempferol,luteolin and baicalein)had good binding force with the 8 key targets,which initially verified the results of network pharmacology.Conclusion NAC plays a role in the treatment of IS through multi-component,multi-target and multi-pathway.
3.Current status and related factors of antiviral treatment among HIV infected men who have sex with men students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(12):1798-1801
Objective:
To investigate the current situation and related factors of antiretroviral therapy (ART) among HIV infected male students engaging in men who have sex with men (MSM), so as to provide the reference data for HIV prevention and treatment.
Methods:
In November 2021, 137 MSM students from 31 provincial administrative regions in China were recruited. An online survey was conducted to collect data on demographic characteristics, ART status, CD4 count, and HIV viral load before treatment. Logistic regression was used to analyze the factors related the effectiveness of ART in MSM.
Results:
Among the included research subjects, 14.6% had late detection of HIV,97.1% of participants were currently undergoing ART. Among those whose ART duration was less than 6 months, while 76.9% were undergoing ART. Logistic regression indicated that HIV infected students who received ART for more than 24 months ( OR =5.28, 95% CI =1.38-20.22) had a higher rate of successful HIV suppression. HIV infected students who reported physical sensory side effects ( OR =0.08, 95% CI =0.01-0.71) and cognitive side effects ( OR =0.28, 95% CI =0.09-0.90) were more likely to experience failure of ARI inhibition ( P <0.05).
Conclusions
There is still room for improvement in the efficacy of ART among MSM students. Strategies to improve treatment adherence must consider individual variances among HIV infected patients and the side effects of medications when designing treatment plans.
4.Analysis of potential categories of sexual behaviors among male students who have sex with men and the status of pre exposure prophylaxis use
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(7):974-977
Objective:
To analyze the use of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among male students who had sex with men (MSM) with different sexual behavior patterns using potential categories, so as to provide evidence for determining the use patterns of PrEP consistent with MSM.
Methods:
A questionnaire survey was conducted by proportional sampling method on MSM in 31 provincial administrative regions in mainland China from 20 October to 30 December 2021, a total of 1 040 students were selected for the study. Latent variable analyses were conducted on a total of seven sexual behavioral characteristics, including knowledge of sexual partner HIV infection, frequency of condom use, number of sexual partners, engaging in group sex, provision of commercial sex, use of sex aids, and history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the past year. And demographic characteristics were analyzed by Logistic regression analysis. The rates of PrEP awareness, willingness to use and usage rate in different sexual behavior risk groups were investigated.
Results:
Student MSM could be divided into two potential category groups:a lowrisk behavior group (82.4%) and a highrisk behavior group (17.6%). The PrEP usage rate (15.8%) was higher in the highrisk behavior group, and the difference was statistically significant compared to the lowrisk behavior group (7.2%) (χ2=13.43, P<0.05). Student MSM residing in the northeast, south, and northwest of China, in the pilot city, and with a sex role of "0.5" (possible acceptance and insertion of sexual behavior) were more likely to be in the highrisk behavior group (OR=3.13, 3.07, 3.87, 2.22, 1.66, P<0.05).
Conclusion
Student MSM in highrisk and lowrisk sexual differs in the behavior of PrEP, and targeted interventions should be implemented to promote the use of PrEP and reduce HIV infection in this population.
5.Research progress on the role of glutamine metabolism-related proteins in tumor metastasis
Xuerou LIU ; Yumei YANG ; Qian ZHAO ; Xiangyu RONG ; Wei LIU ; Ruijie ZHENG ; Jinlong PANG ; Xian LI ; Shanshan LI
China Oncology 2024;34(1):97-103
Tumor metastasis is closely related to high mortality rate of cancer.It is well known that glutamine plays an important role in the malignant progression of cancer.Notably,as an important carbon and nitrogen donor,glutamine has been found to be closely related to tumor metastasis in recent years.Glutamine is not only involved in regulating the proliferation of tumor cells,but is also closely related to the migration and invasion of tumor cells.Furthermore,various enzymes along with transporters in the metabolism of glutamine are involved in the process of tumor metastasis through different signaling pathways.This review provided a summary of the role of glutamine in tumor metastasis in recent years and proposed therapeutic targets to provide new strategies for the clinical treatment of tumor metastases.
6.Nervous protection provided by notoginsenoside Rg1 in rat model with Alzheimer's disease
Tingting WANG ; Huan WEI ; Yongli YANG ; Xian ZHOU ; Yang HU
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2024;44(8):1094-1100
Objective To explore the mechanism of notoginsenoside Rg1 in preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease(AD).Methods Rat model of AD was established by injecting amyloid beta peptide 1-42(Aβ1-42)into the lateral ventricle of SD rats.Then the animals were randomly divided into three groups:sham-operated group,model group and Rg1 treatment group.The treatment group was treated with Rg1 gavage and the sham-operated group was treated with saline gavage.Learning and memory capacity of rats were examined by Morris water maze experiment(MWM).Moreover,the contents of MDA and SOD in cerebral cortex were detected by chemical colorimetry;immuno-histochemistry was used to detect caspase-3 protein in the cerebral cortex and Western blot was employed to detect the expression of p38 and p-p38 proteins.Results Compared with the sham-operated group,the model group had a prolonged escape latency,reduced stay time in the target quad-rant and reduced frequency of leaping over platform;increased MDA and decreased SOD in cerebral cortex;increased caspase-3 protein-positive neurons.The difference of p38 expression was not statistically significant and the phosphorylation of p38 was upregulated(P<0.05).The rats in Rg1 treatment group had a shorter es-cape latency,increased stay time in quadrant Ⅲ,increased frequency of leaping over platform,decreased caspase-3 positive neurons and the phosphorylation level of p38,decreased MDA and increased SOD compared with the model group(P<0.05).Conclusions Rg1 significantly improves learning and memory capacities,increases antioxidant capacity and plays neuro-protective effect in AD rat model by inhibition of p38 activation.
7.Euphorbia helioscopia inhibits proliferation,invasion,and migration and promotes apoptosis of non-small cell lung cancer cells
Xuerou LIU ; Yumei YANG ; Wei LIU ; Zhen ZHANG ; Xingqi ZHOU ; Wenyu XIE ; Lin SHEN ; Mengxiao ZHANG ; Xian LI ; Jialan ZANG ; Shanshan LI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(10):1918-1925
Objective To investigate the effect of Euphorbia helioscopia on biological behaviors of non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)cells.Methods NSCLC cell lines PC-9 and A549 treated with different concentrations of Euphorbia helioscopia preparations were examined for changes in proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and migration using CCK-8 assay,colony formation assay,flow cytometry,wound healing assay and Transwell assay.Western blotting was performed to detect the changes in protein expressions of Bax,Bcl-2,E-cadherin,vimentin,MMP2,and MMP9 in the treated cells.PC-9 cells were injected subcutaneously into BALB/C nude mice to establish a nude mouse subcutaneous tumor model.According to the growth of subcutaneous tumors,mice were randomly divided into control group:gavaged daily with saline;Euphorbia helioscopia-treated group:gavaged daily with Euphorbia helioscopia 65 mg/mL,and Euphorbia helioscopia granules were dissolved in saline;cisplatin-treated group:injected intraperitoneally with cisplatin 4 mg/kg every 5 days,6 mice per group.The subcutaneous tumor volume and mass changes of mice were measured,and the toxic effects of Euphorbia helioscopia on heart,liver,spleen,lung and kidney as well as the therapeutic effects of Euphorbia helioscopia were observed in the mice bearing tumor.Results Euphorbia helioscopia granules concentration-dependently inhibited the proliferation and survival of PC-9 and A549 cells,significantly promoted cell apoptosis,suppressed invasion and migration abilities of the cells,up-regulated the expression levels of E-cadherin and Bax,and down-regulated the expressions of Bcl-2,vimentin,MMP2,and MMP9.In the tumor-bearing mice,treatment with Euphorbia helioscopia significantly inhibited tumor growth without producing obvious toxicity in the vital organs.Conclusion Euphorbia helioscopia can inhibit proliferation,invasion,and migration and induces apoptosis of NSCLC cells in vitro.
8.Aumolertinib combined with anlotinib inhibits proliferation of non-small cell lung cancer cells by down-regulating the PI3K/AKT pathway
Yumei YANG ; Xuerou LIU ; Wei LIU ; Xingqi ZHOU ; Zhen ZHANG ; Yan HU ; Peipei LIU ; Xian LI ; Hao LIU ; Shanshan LI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(10):1965-1975
Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of aumolertinib combined with anlotinib on proliferation of non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)cells.Methods CCK-8 assay,colony formation assay,and flow cytometry were used to assess the effect of different concentrations of aumolertinib or anlotinib on proliferation,survival,and apoptosis of PC-9 and HCC827 cells,and their synergistic effect was evaluated using the SynergyFinder model.In PC-9 and HCC827 cells treated with aumolertinib combined with anlotinib,the changes in cell invasion and migration abilities were assessed with Transwell assay,and the expressions of apoptosis-and invasion/migration-related proteins(Bax,Bcl-2,E-cadherin,vimentin,MMP2,and MMP9)and the key PI3K-Akt pathway proteins were detected using Western blotting.Results In PC-9 cells,the IC50 of aumolertinib and anlotinib was 1.701 μmol/L and 4.979 μmol/L,respectively,with a synergy score(ZIP)of 19.112;in HCC827 cells,their IC50 was 2.961 μmol/L and 7.934 μmol/L,respectively,with a ZIP of 12.325.Compared with aumolertinib and anlotinib used alone,their combined treatment more strongly inhibited the proliferation and survival,enhanced apoptosis and suppressed invasion and migration abilities of PC-9 and HCC827 cells.Western blotting showed that in both PC-9 and HCC827 cells,the combined treatment significantly upregulated the expressions of E-cadherin and Bax proteins,downregulated the expressions of Bcl-2,vimentin,MMP2,and MMP9 proteins,and reduced phosphorylation levels of PI3K and Akt.Conclusion Aumolertinib combined with anlotinib can effectively inhibit NSCLC cell proliferation by downregulating the PI3K-Akt pathway,suggesting a potentially new option for NSCLC treatment.
9.Expert Consensus on Standard Terminology for Hair Transplantation (2024 Edition)
Yong MIAO ; Wei WU ; Zhenyu GONG ; Wenjie JIANG ; Yufei LI ; Zhiqi HU ; Hua XIAN ; Xiang XIE ; Weiqi YANG ; Dongyi ZHANG ; Jufang ZHANG ; Jiaxian ZHANG ; Chunhua ZHANG ; HAIR TRANSPLANTATION EXPERT GROUP OF PLASTIC AND AESTHETIC NATIONAL MEDICAL QUALITY CONTROL CENTER
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(6):1301-1310
In order to promote the development of hair transplantation, particularly the establishment of standards, the Hair Transplantation Expert Group of Plastic and Aesthetic National Medical Quality Control Center invited experts in the field of hair transplantation across China and formed a draft of the
10.Expert Consensus on Standard Terminology for Hair Transplantation (2024 Edition)
Yong MIAO ; Wei WU ; Zhenyu GONG ; Wenjie JIANG ; Yufei LI ; Zhiqi HU ; Hua XIAN ; Xiang XIE ; Weiqi YANG ; Dongyi ZHANG ; Jufang ZHANG ; Jiaxian ZHANG ; Chunhua ZHANG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(6):1301-1310
In order to promote the development of hair transplantation, particularly the establishment of standards, the Hair Transplantation Expert Group of Plastic and Aesthetic National Medical Quality Control Center invited experts in the field of hair transplantation across China and formed a draft of the


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