1.Clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of 15 severe Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia cases
Weiyun ZHANG ; Jing CHEN ; Yan ZHU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2025;43(10):615-622
Objective:To analyze the clinical features and treatment regimens of patients with severe Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia, so that to improve the understanding and management of severe Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia. Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 15 patients with severe Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia in the Jiangnan University Affiliated Central Hospital and Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University from January 2021 to December 2024. The clinical data on demographics, epidemiological history, clinical symptoms, laboratory results, imaging findings, treatment regimens, and prognosis were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed using Fisher′s exact test. Results:Among the 15 patients, 13 were male and two were female, with ages ranging from 44 to 85 years and six over 65 years old. Six patients reported a history of poultry contact. The main complication was respiratory failure(14/15), followed by shock (3/15), rhabdomyolysis (2/15), encephalitis (1/15) and lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (1/15). The main clinical manifestations included fever (15/15), cough (11/15), dyspnea (8/15) and consciousness disturbance (5/15). Laboratory tests showed normal (7/15) or mild elevated (6/15) white blood cell counts, elevated neutrophil counts (9/15), decreased lymphocyte counts (15/15), elevated C-reactive protein (15/15), procalcitonin (11/15), liver enzymes (15/15) and D-dimer (15/15), normal creatinine levels (12/15), elevated creatine kinase (10/15), and decreased oxygenation reserve index (15/15). Chest computed tomography (CT) demonstrated large-scale consolidation (9/15) and patchy streaky opacities (9/15), frequently involving bilateral lungs (10/15). The pleural effusion was noted in 14 cases. Antibiotic regimens included tetracycline combined with fluoroquinolone (eight patients), fluoroquinolone alone (five patients), macrolide combined with fluoroquinolone (one patient), and third-generation tetracycline alone (one patient). Glucocorticoids were administered to seven patients. All 15 cases improved and were discharged from hospital. One-month follow-up showed no statistically significant difference in the incidence of residual streaks between glucocorticoid-treated and non-glucocorticoid-treated patients (1/5 vs 2/4, Fisher′s exact test, P>0.05). Conclusions:The main clinical manifestations of severe Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia are fever, cough, dyspnea, and consciousness disturbance, often complicated with respiratory failure and shock. Chest imaging commonly shows bilateral large-scale consolidation and patchy streaks with pleural effusion. Laboratory results suggest normal or mildly elevated white blood cell counts, decreased lymphocyte counts, elevated inflammatory markers, liver enzymes and thrombus markers. A tetracycline-base regimen is preferred for severe patients. The prognosis is generally favorable under early diagnosis and targeted antimicrobial treatment.
2.Role of stem cells in scalp aging and related therapeutic strategies
Weiyun DING ; Jinran LIN ; Qingmei LIU ; Yue ZHANG ; Kai YANG ; Chunya NI ; Wenyu WU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2025;58(7):671-675
Changes in hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs) can affect scalp aging and hair growth. With increasing age, HFSCs exhibit a decrease in quiescence maintenance and self-renewal capacity, as well as differentiation potential, leading to shortened hair growth cycles and even hair loss. This review summarizes recent research advances in the multifactorial interactions underlying hair loss, including the regulatory mechanisms of HFSC quiescence, the impact of aging on HFSC function, and aging of the stem cell microenvironment. Additionally, this review discusses the relationship between stem cells and hair shafts, and the mechanisms of action of stem cells in scalp aging, including alterations in signaling pathways, chromatin remodeling, and epigenetic regulation, etc. Furthermore, stem cell-based therapeutic strategies are summarized, such as the use of stem cells or their secreting exosomes, modulation of the stem cell microenvironment, and pharmacological interventions.
3.Preliminary study on the biological role of EF-hand domain-containing protein 2 in hepatocellular carcinoma
Yanmei ZHANG ; Xiao LI ; Xueqiang JIA ; Juanzi LIU ; Wanqing LI ; Junfeng XUAN ; Shiyu FENG ; Zhaohui SUN ; Weiyun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(8):1224-1231
This study investigates the expression pattern and functional significance of EF-hand domain-containing protein 2 (EFHD2) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with particular focus on its regulatory effects on tumor proliferation, migration, and invasion. Cellular experimental study was completed from June 2024 to January 2025 in the Basic Laboratory of the General Hospital of Southern Theater Command. TCGA database to determine EFHD2 expression and its clinicopathological correlations. GSCA database to assess methylation patterns and immune infiltration. Model of transient overexpression and knockdown of EFHD2 was constructed in hepatocellular carcinoma cells Hep3B, then RT-qPCR and Western blot were applied to verify the transfection efficiency. CCK-8 and colony formation assays for proliferation assessment, Transwell chambers for migration/invasion quantification. Protein-protein interaction networks were constructed via STRING, followed by GO/KEGG enrichment analysis. Statistical analysis was performed using the two independent samples t-test. The results showed that EFHD2 demonstrated significant upregulation in HCC tissues versus normal controls ( P<0.05). Elevated EFHD2 expression correlated with advanced clinical stage ( P<0.05) and poor differentiation ( P<0.05). In the CCK-8 assay, the EFHD2 overexpression group demonstrated significantly higher cell viability than the control group, as evidenced by 450 nm relative absorbance values on Day 1 (0.529±0.019 vs. 0.515±0.016, F=0.041, P=0.320), Day 2 (1.356±0.019 vs. 1.094±0.042, F=3.833, P<0.001), Day 3 (2.817±0.049 vs. 2.143±0.124, F=3.833, P<0.001), and Day 4 (3.848±0.015 vs. 3.430±0.021, F=0.469, P<0.001). The EFHD2 knockdown group showed reduced cell viability compared to controls: Day 1 (0.541±0.020 vs. 0.552±0.015, F=0.098, P=0.423), Day 2 (1.154±0.009 vs. 1.326±0.029, F=2.485, P<0.001), Day 3 (2.453±0.041 vs. 2.653±0.031, F=0.479, P<0.001), and Day 4 (3.685±0.038 vs. 3.836±0.021, F=6.804, P<0.001). In colony formation assays, the overexpression group displayed a significant increase in colony numbers (254.667±23.861 vs. 186.000±16.703, F=0.865, P=0.015), whereas the knockdown group exhibited decreased colony formation (229.000±24.637 vs. 306.667±36.501, F=0.988, P=0.038). In Transwell assays, the EFHD2 overexpression group revealed enhanced migratory capacity [ (605.000±72.670) cells vs. (472.667±28.095) cells, F=2.462, P=0.042] and invasive potential [(767.333±21.221) cells vs. (414.333±16.623) cells, F=0.331, P<0.001]. The knockdown group showed attenuated migration [(311.000±71.084) cells vs. (479.667±50.846) cells, F=0.718, P=0.029] and invasion [(247.667±48.263) cells vs. (345.667±32.130) cells, F=0.727, P=0.043] compared to controls. The network of EFHD2-interacting proteins was further constructed by the STRING database, and the GO and KEGG analysis were used to perform bioinformatics analysis reveal that EFHD2 is mainly involved in actin cytoskeleton regulation. In conclusion, EFHD2 is highly expressed in HCC and is involved in the process of proliferation, migration and invasion of HCC.
4.Role of stem cells in scalp aging and related therapeutic strategies
Weiyun DING ; Jinran LIN ; Qingmei LIU ; Yue ZHANG ; Kai YANG ; Chunya NI ; Wenyu WU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2025;58(7):671-675
Changes in hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs) can affect scalp aging and hair growth. With increasing age, HFSCs exhibit a decrease in quiescence maintenance and self-renewal capacity, as well as differentiation potential, leading to shortened hair growth cycles and even hair loss. This review summarizes recent research advances in the multifactorial interactions underlying hair loss, including the regulatory mechanisms of HFSC quiescence, the impact of aging on HFSC function, and aging of the stem cell microenvironment. Additionally, this review discusses the relationship between stem cells and hair shafts, and the mechanisms of action of stem cells in scalp aging, including alterations in signaling pathways, chromatin remodeling, and epigenetic regulation, etc. Furthermore, stem cell-based therapeutic strategies are summarized, such as the use of stem cells or their secreting exosomes, modulation of the stem cell microenvironment, and pharmacological interventions.
5.Preliminary study on the biological role of EF-hand domain-containing protein 2 in hepatocellular carcinoma
Yanmei ZHANG ; Xiao LI ; Xueqiang JIA ; Juanzi LIU ; Wanqing LI ; Junfeng XUAN ; Shiyu FENG ; Zhaohui SUN ; Weiyun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(8):1224-1231
This study investigates the expression pattern and functional significance of EF-hand domain-containing protein 2 (EFHD2) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with particular focus on its regulatory effects on tumor proliferation, migration, and invasion. Cellular experimental study was completed from June 2024 to January 2025 in the Basic Laboratory of the General Hospital of Southern Theater Command. TCGA database to determine EFHD2 expression and its clinicopathological correlations. GSCA database to assess methylation patterns and immune infiltration. Model of transient overexpression and knockdown of EFHD2 was constructed in hepatocellular carcinoma cells Hep3B, then RT-qPCR and Western blot were applied to verify the transfection efficiency. CCK-8 and colony formation assays for proliferation assessment, Transwell chambers for migration/invasion quantification. Protein-protein interaction networks were constructed via STRING, followed by GO/KEGG enrichment analysis. Statistical analysis was performed using the two independent samples t-test. The results showed that EFHD2 demonstrated significant upregulation in HCC tissues versus normal controls ( P<0.05). Elevated EFHD2 expression correlated with advanced clinical stage ( P<0.05) and poor differentiation ( P<0.05). In the CCK-8 assay, the EFHD2 overexpression group demonstrated significantly higher cell viability than the control group, as evidenced by 450 nm relative absorbance values on Day 1 (0.529±0.019 vs. 0.515±0.016, F=0.041, P=0.320), Day 2 (1.356±0.019 vs. 1.094±0.042, F=3.833, P<0.001), Day 3 (2.817±0.049 vs. 2.143±0.124, F=3.833, P<0.001), and Day 4 (3.848±0.015 vs. 3.430±0.021, F=0.469, P<0.001). The EFHD2 knockdown group showed reduced cell viability compared to controls: Day 1 (0.541±0.020 vs. 0.552±0.015, F=0.098, P=0.423), Day 2 (1.154±0.009 vs. 1.326±0.029, F=2.485, P<0.001), Day 3 (2.453±0.041 vs. 2.653±0.031, F=0.479, P<0.001), and Day 4 (3.685±0.038 vs. 3.836±0.021, F=6.804, P<0.001). In colony formation assays, the overexpression group displayed a significant increase in colony numbers (254.667±23.861 vs. 186.000±16.703, F=0.865, P=0.015), whereas the knockdown group exhibited decreased colony formation (229.000±24.637 vs. 306.667±36.501, F=0.988, P=0.038). In Transwell assays, the EFHD2 overexpression group revealed enhanced migratory capacity [ (605.000±72.670) cells vs. (472.667±28.095) cells, F=2.462, P=0.042] and invasive potential [(767.333±21.221) cells vs. (414.333±16.623) cells, F=0.331, P<0.001]. The knockdown group showed attenuated migration [(311.000±71.084) cells vs. (479.667±50.846) cells, F=0.718, P=0.029] and invasion [(247.667±48.263) cells vs. (345.667±32.130) cells, F=0.727, P=0.043] compared to controls. The network of EFHD2-interacting proteins was further constructed by the STRING database, and the GO and KEGG analysis were used to perform bioinformatics analysis reveal that EFHD2 is mainly involved in actin cytoskeleton regulation. In conclusion, EFHD2 is highly expressed in HCC and is involved in the process of proliferation, migration and invasion of HCC.
6.Clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of 15 severe Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia cases
Weiyun ZHANG ; Jing CHEN ; Yan ZHU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2025;43(10):615-622
Objective:To analyze the clinical features and treatment regimens of patients with severe Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia, so that to improve the understanding and management of severe Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia. Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 15 patients with severe Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia in the Jiangnan University Affiliated Central Hospital and Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University from January 2021 to December 2024. The clinical data on demographics, epidemiological history, clinical symptoms, laboratory results, imaging findings, treatment regimens, and prognosis were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed using Fisher′s exact test. Results:Among the 15 patients, 13 were male and two were female, with ages ranging from 44 to 85 years and six over 65 years old. Six patients reported a history of poultry contact. The main complication was respiratory failure(14/15), followed by shock (3/15), rhabdomyolysis (2/15), encephalitis (1/15) and lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (1/15). The main clinical manifestations included fever (15/15), cough (11/15), dyspnea (8/15) and consciousness disturbance (5/15). Laboratory tests showed normal (7/15) or mild elevated (6/15) white blood cell counts, elevated neutrophil counts (9/15), decreased lymphocyte counts (15/15), elevated C-reactive protein (15/15), procalcitonin (11/15), liver enzymes (15/15) and D-dimer (15/15), normal creatinine levels (12/15), elevated creatine kinase (10/15), and decreased oxygenation reserve index (15/15). Chest computed tomography (CT) demonstrated large-scale consolidation (9/15) and patchy streaky opacities (9/15), frequently involving bilateral lungs (10/15). The pleural effusion was noted in 14 cases. Antibiotic regimens included tetracycline combined with fluoroquinolone (eight patients), fluoroquinolone alone (five patients), macrolide combined with fluoroquinolone (one patient), and third-generation tetracycline alone (one patient). Glucocorticoids were administered to seven patients. All 15 cases improved and were discharged from hospital. One-month follow-up showed no statistically significant difference in the incidence of residual streaks between glucocorticoid-treated and non-glucocorticoid-treated patients (1/5 vs 2/4, Fisher′s exact test, P>0.05). Conclusions:The main clinical manifestations of severe Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia are fever, cough, dyspnea, and consciousness disturbance, often complicated with respiratory failure and shock. Chest imaging commonly shows bilateral large-scale consolidation and patchy streaks with pleural effusion. Laboratory results suggest normal or mildly elevated white blood cell counts, decreased lymphocyte counts, elevated inflammatory markers, liver enzymes and thrombus markers. A tetracycline-base regimen is preferred for severe patients. The prognosis is generally favorable under early diagnosis and targeted antimicrobial treatment.
7.Analysis of early changes in lymphocyte subpopulations after liver transplantation and their correlation with clinical manifestations
Wanqing LI ; Weiyun ZHANG ; Xiao LI ; Yanmei ZHANG ; Zhaohui SUN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(5):679-685
This study aimed to investigate the differences in peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets among patients with different immune statuses in the early postoperative period after liver transplantation, as well as the dynamic changes during the early post-transplantation period. A retrospective study was conducted, selecting a total of 82 patients who underwent liver transplantation at the General Hospital of PLA Southern Theater Command from January, 2018 to December, 2023. Based on the patients′ postoperative immune status, they were categorized into stable group ( n=40), infection group ( n=21), and rejection group ( n=21). Peripheral blood samples of 2-3 ml were collected from patients at weeks 1 to 4 postoperatively, and flow cytometry was employed to measure the absolute values of peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets. For metric data conforming to normal distribution and homogeneity of variance, multiple group comparisons were conducted using ANOVA and Bonferroni multiple comparisons; for non-normally distributed data, the Kruskal Wallis test was used. Friedman test was used to compare different time periods within 4 weeks after liver transplantation. The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the absolute values of lymphocyte subsets among the three groups in the first week after liver transplantation ( P>0.05); however, significant differences were observed in the absolute values of lymphocyte subsets among the three groups in the second, third, and fourth weeks postoperatively ( P<0.05). In the second week, the rejection group showed significantly higher absolute counts of T cells, CD4 +T cells, CD8 +T cells, NK cells, and B cells compared to the infection group (585.0 vs. 199.0; 324.0 vs.113.0; 188.0 vs.56.0; 57.0 vs.11.0; 145.0 vs.65.0 cells/μl), with statistically significant differences ( Z=-3.972, P<0.001; Z=-3.590, P=0.001; Z=-3.978, P<0.001; Z=-3.072, P=0.006; Z=-2.472, P=0.040). In the third week, the rejection group showed significantly higher absolute counts of T cells, CD4 +T cells, and CD8 +T cells compared to the infection group (660.0 vs.216.0; 350.0 vs.123.0; 184.0 vs.76.0 cells/μl), with statistically significant differences ( Z=-3.019, P=0.008; Z=-3.492, P=0.001; Z=-2.845, P=0.013). In the fourth week, the rejection group showed significantly higher absolute counts of T cells, CD4 +T cells, CD8 +T cells, and B cells compared to the infection group (690.0 vs.273.0; 405.0 vs.168.0; 214.0 vs.96.0; 117.0 vs.48.0 cells/μl), with statistically significant differences ( Z=-3.379, P=0.002; Z=-3.068, P=0.006; Z=-3.007, P=0.0086; Z=-2.330, P=0.020). Within 4 weeks after liver transplantation, the absolute values of T cells, CD8 +T cells, and NK cells in the fourth week were higher than those in the first week, with statistically significant differences ( Z=-3.825, P=0.001; Z=-3.466, P=0.003; Z=-3.526, P=0.003); however, the absolute values of B cells showed an overall decreasing trend, and were significantly lower in the fourth week than in the first and second weeks, with statistically significant differences ( Z=3.705, P=0.001; Z=2.630, P=0.009). The changes in lymphocyte subset absolute values in the rejection group were more significant than those in the infection group, with T cells, CD4 +T cells, and CD8 +T cells showing significant increases in the second, third, and fourth weeks postoperatively compared with the first week, with statistically significant differences ( Z=-3.466, P=0.003; Z=-4.661, P<0.001; Z=-5.020, P<0.001; Z=-2.749, P=0.036; Z=-4.422, P<0.001; Z=-4.542, P<0.001; Z=-3.466, P=0.003; Z=-3.765, P=0.001; Z=-4.482, P<0.001); NK cell absolute values in the third and fourth weeks postoperatively were significantly higher than those in the first week, with statistically significant differences ( Z=-2.570, P=0.061; Z=-3.765, P=0.001). In summary, monitoring the differences and dynamic changes of lymphocyte subsets in patients after liver transplantation may have certain guiding significance for evaluating the immune function status of patients and adjusting treatment plans.
8.Analysis of early changes in lymphocyte subpopulations after liver transplantation and their correlation with clinical manifestations
Wanqing LI ; Weiyun ZHANG ; Xiao LI ; Yanmei ZHANG ; Zhaohui SUN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(5):679-685
This study aimed to investigate the differences in peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets among patients with different immune statuses in the early postoperative period after liver transplantation, as well as the dynamic changes during the early post-transplantation period. A retrospective study was conducted, selecting a total of 82 patients who underwent liver transplantation at the General Hospital of PLA Southern Theater Command from January, 2018 to December, 2023. Based on the patients′ postoperative immune status, they were categorized into stable group ( n=40), infection group ( n=21), and rejection group ( n=21). Peripheral blood samples of 2-3 ml were collected from patients at weeks 1 to 4 postoperatively, and flow cytometry was employed to measure the absolute values of peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets. For metric data conforming to normal distribution and homogeneity of variance, multiple group comparisons were conducted using ANOVA and Bonferroni multiple comparisons; for non-normally distributed data, the Kruskal Wallis test was used. Friedman test was used to compare different time periods within 4 weeks after liver transplantation. The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the absolute values of lymphocyte subsets among the three groups in the first week after liver transplantation ( P>0.05); however, significant differences were observed in the absolute values of lymphocyte subsets among the three groups in the second, third, and fourth weeks postoperatively ( P<0.05). In the second week, the rejection group showed significantly higher absolute counts of T cells, CD4 +T cells, CD8 +T cells, NK cells, and B cells compared to the infection group (585.0 vs. 199.0; 324.0 vs.113.0; 188.0 vs.56.0; 57.0 vs.11.0; 145.0 vs.65.0 cells/μl), with statistically significant differences ( Z=-3.972, P<0.001; Z=-3.590, P=0.001; Z=-3.978, P<0.001; Z=-3.072, P=0.006; Z=-2.472, P=0.040). In the third week, the rejection group showed significantly higher absolute counts of T cells, CD4 +T cells, and CD8 +T cells compared to the infection group (660.0 vs.216.0; 350.0 vs.123.0; 184.0 vs.76.0 cells/μl), with statistically significant differences ( Z=-3.019, P=0.008; Z=-3.492, P=0.001; Z=-2.845, P=0.013). In the fourth week, the rejection group showed significantly higher absolute counts of T cells, CD4 +T cells, CD8 +T cells, and B cells compared to the infection group (690.0 vs.273.0; 405.0 vs.168.0; 214.0 vs.96.0; 117.0 vs.48.0 cells/μl), with statistically significant differences ( Z=-3.379, P=0.002; Z=-3.068, P=0.006; Z=-3.007, P=0.0086; Z=-2.330, P=0.020). Within 4 weeks after liver transplantation, the absolute values of T cells, CD8 +T cells, and NK cells in the fourth week were higher than those in the first week, with statistically significant differences ( Z=-3.825, P=0.001; Z=-3.466, P=0.003; Z=-3.526, P=0.003); however, the absolute values of B cells showed an overall decreasing trend, and were significantly lower in the fourth week than in the first and second weeks, with statistically significant differences ( Z=3.705, P=0.001; Z=2.630, P=0.009). The changes in lymphocyte subset absolute values in the rejection group were more significant than those in the infection group, with T cells, CD4 +T cells, and CD8 +T cells showing significant increases in the second, third, and fourth weeks postoperatively compared with the first week, with statistically significant differences ( Z=-3.466, P=0.003; Z=-4.661, P<0.001; Z=-5.020, P<0.001; Z=-2.749, P=0.036; Z=-4.422, P<0.001; Z=-4.542, P<0.001; Z=-3.466, P=0.003; Z=-3.765, P=0.001; Z=-4.482, P<0.001); NK cell absolute values in the third and fourth weeks postoperatively were significantly higher than those in the first week, with statistically significant differences ( Z=-2.570, P=0.061; Z=-3.765, P=0.001). In summary, monitoring the differences and dynamic changes of lymphocyte subsets in patients after liver transplantation may have certain guiding significance for evaluating the immune function status of patients and adjusting treatment plans.
9.Diagnostic value of serum lncRNA T342620 levels combined with AFP for hepatocellular carcinoma
Min CHEN ; Weiyun ZHANG ; Zongqin XU ; Bin XIAO ; Juanzi LIU ; Xiao LI ; Zhaohui SUN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(21):2594-2599
Objective To explore the expression level of serum long non-coding RNA(lncRNA)T342620 in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)and the clinical value of single or combined detection with al-pha-fetoprotein(AFP)for HCC.Methods Case-control studies were conducted.A total of 69 patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC group),32 patients with hepatitis B(hepatitis B group),20 patients with liver cirrhosis(liver cirrhosis group),30 patients after transcatheter hepatic arterial chemoembolization(TACE)for primary hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC postoperative group)and 50 healthy patients(health ex-amination group)treated in the General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLA from April 2021 to May 2023 were selected as the study objects.The serum total RNA was extracted and the relative expression level of lncRNA T342620 in serum was detected by real-time quantitative PCR.Combined with the clinical di-agnosis and treatment data of patients,the correlation between its expression and pathological characteristics and serological indexes was analyzed,and the specificity and sensitivity of lncRNA T342620 alone and in com-bination with AFP in the diagnosis of HCC were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.The diagnostic efficacy was judged according to the area under the curve,and its application value in the diag-nosis of HCC was evaluated.The chi-square test was used for comparison between groups,and the Spearman method was used for correlation analysis.Results The serum expression levels of lncRNA T342620 in liver cancer group and postoperative liver cancer group were higher than those in healthy physical examination group,hepatitis B group and liver cirrhosis group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.001).Clinical pathological and serological index analysis revealed that as the tumor size increased,the serum lncRNA-T342620 expression level also increased.In the HCC group,the serum lncRNA T342620 expression level was negatively correlated with albumin(ALB)and the A/G ratio(P<0.05),while it was positively cor-related with α-L-fucosidase(AFU)and HBV-DNA(P<0.05).In patients from the HCC postoperative group,the serum lncRNA T342620 expression level was positively correlated with total bile acid(TBA)(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis demonstrated that when using serum lncRNA T342620 to distinguish,the sensitivi-ty and the specificity were 55.1%and 94.1%,respectively,indicating good diagnostic value.When combined with AFP detection,the sensitivity and the specificity improved to 91.3%and 91.2%,respectively,which were higher than those of individual indicators and had a superior diagnostic efficiency with area under the cuve(AUC)of 0.954 compared to AUC of AFP or lncRNA-T342620 alone(0.906,0.758),and the differ-ences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Serum lncRNA T342620 may be a new serological index for the auxiliary diagnosis of HCC.
10.Factors associated with overweight or obesity in community patients with schizophrenia in Shanghai
Yanli LIU ; Weibo ZHANG ; Siyuan HE ; Weiyun XU ; Qing ZHOU ; Yihua JIANG ; Yanping ZHANG ; Jun CAI
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(5):426-432
ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence of overweight or obesity in community patients with schizophrenia in Shanghai and to explore the related factors. MethodsStratified cluster sampling method was used and the general condition, physical examination and laboratory examination data of patients with schizophrenia who voluntarily participated in 2020 free health examination of National Basic Public Health Service were analyzed. ResultsA total of 3 200 patients were included into the study ,and the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 36.75% and 17.19%, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that age between 40 and 60 (OR=1.333, 95%CI: 1.030‒1.724), intake of first-generation antipsychotics (OR=1.413, 95%CI: 1.112‒1.796), intake of second-generation antipsychotics (OR=1.573, 95%CI: 1.288‒1.921), high-normal blood pressure (OR=1.549, 95%CI: 1.245‒1.927), high-abnormal blood pressure (OR=2.824, 95%CI: 2.204‒3.619), elevated ALT (OR=1.874, 95%CI: 1.386‒2.535), elevated FBG (OR=1.270, 95%CI: 1.066‒1.513), and elevated TG (OR=1.652, 95%CI: 1.335‒2.044) were the related factors that associated overweight or obesity in patients with schizophrenia. ConclusionOverweight and obesity are highly prevalent among community patients with schizophrenia in Shanghai. Age between 40 and 60, taking first-generation and second-generation antipsychotics, blood pressure higher than 120/80 mmHg, elevated ALT, elevated FBG, and elevated TG are associated with overweight or obesity in patients with schizophrenia. To provide personalized health guidance, medical staff in primary health care institutions should pay more attention to high-risk groups of overweight and obesity in schizophrenia patients at annual physical examination.

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