1.Acoustically sensitive oxygen-carrying nanodroplets boost cardiac patch function and promote myocardial infarction repair
Hao WANG ; Yuxin GUO ; Yueying CHEN ; Wendi SU ; Yugang HU ; Qing ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(8):645-653
Objective:To construct an ultrasound-responsive nano-oxygen carrier,and to enhance cell survival within myocardial patches and promote myocardial infarction(MI)repair.Methods:Ultrasound-responsive phase-change nanobubbles(ND)were first prepared and integrated into GelMA hydrogel to construct myocardial patches. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound(LIPUS)irradiation was applied to explore whether the nanobubbles could optimize the hydrogel properties. Hemoglobin(Hb)was further encapsulated into the nanobubbles to construct an oxygen carrier(ND-Hb). In vitro and in vivo experiments were conducted to evaluate whether the optimized myocardial patches could improve cell survival and facilitate MI repair. In vitro,cell-loaded patches were divided into 6 groups(control,ND,Hb,LIPUS,LIPUS+ND,and LIPUS+oxygen carrier groups)to assess the cell viability and protein expression. In vivo,an acute MI model was established in SD rats,which were randomly assigned to 4 groups(control,Hb,LIPUS+ND,and LIPUS+oxygen carrier groups).Myocardial patches were implanted,and cardiac function(echocardiography),cell survival(BLI imaging),angiogenesis(CD31 and α-SMA immunofluorescence)and connexin protein expression(Cx43)were evaluated. Results:Following the incorporation of ND and LIPUS irradiation,scanning electron microscopy revealed numerous micropores(about 2 μm)within the hydrogel were observed by scanning electron microscopy. The nano-oxygen carrier was successfully constructed,with a particle size of(301.2 ± 92.4)nm,and released oxygen under LIPUS stimulation. In vitro,at days 3,7,and 14,the cell survival rates in the LIPUS+oxygen carrier group[(89.6 ± 2.1)%,(79.3 ± 1.8)%,(70.9 ± Conclusions:This study successfully employs LIPUS combined with ND-Hb to enhance hydrogel properties,facilitating nutrient exchange within myocardial patches. Additionally,ultrasound-mediated oxygen release improves seed cell survival and promotes myocardial infarction repair.
2.Acoustically sensitive oxygen-carrying nanodroplets boost cardiac patch function and promote myocardial infarction repair
Hao WANG ; Yuxin GUO ; Yueying CHEN ; Wendi SU ; Yugang HU ; Qing ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(8):645-653
Objective:To construct an ultrasound-responsive nano-oxygen carrier,and to enhance cell survival within myocardial patches and promote myocardial infarction(MI)repair.Methods:Ultrasound-responsive phase-change nanobubbles(ND)were first prepared and integrated into GelMA hydrogel to construct myocardial patches. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound(LIPUS)irradiation was applied to explore whether the nanobubbles could optimize the hydrogel properties. Hemoglobin(Hb)was further encapsulated into the nanobubbles to construct an oxygen carrier(ND-Hb). In vitro and in vivo experiments were conducted to evaluate whether the optimized myocardial patches could improve cell survival and facilitate MI repair. In vitro,cell-loaded patches were divided into 6 groups(control,ND,Hb,LIPUS,LIPUS+ND,and LIPUS+oxygen carrier groups)to assess the cell viability and protein expression. In vivo,an acute MI model was established in SD rats,which were randomly assigned to 4 groups(control,Hb,LIPUS+ND,and LIPUS+oxygen carrier groups).Myocardial patches were implanted,and cardiac function(echocardiography),cell survival(BLI imaging),angiogenesis(CD31 and α-SMA immunofluorescence)and connexin protein expression(Cx43)were evaluated. Results:Following the incorporation of ND and LIPUS irradiation,scanning electron microscopy revealed numerous micropores(about 2 μm)within the hydrogel were observed by scanning electron microscopy. The nano-oxygen carrier was successfully constructed,with a particle size of(301.2 ± 92.4)nm,and released oxygen under LIPUS stimulation. In vitro,at days 3,7,and 14,the cell survival rates in the LIPUS+oxygen carrier group[(89.6 ± 2.1)%,(79.3 ± 1.8)%,(70.9 ± Conclusions:This study successfully employs LIPUS combined with ND-Hb to enhance hydrogel properties,facilitating nutrient exchange within myocardial patches. Additionally,ultrasound-mediated oxygen release improves seed cell survival and promotes myocardial infarction repair.
3.Proteomic profiling and functional analysis of differentially expressed proteins in lung cancer coexistent with pulmonary tuberculosis
Wendi ZHOU ; Jiamin LIN ; Daichen JU ; Qi WANG ; Jialou ZHU ; Ning SU ; Jinxing HU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(13):1814-1821
Objective This study aims to analyze the proteomic characteristics of peripheral blood in patients with lung cancer coexistent with pulmonary tuberculosis(LC-PTB),identify the differential proteins compared with lung cancer(LC)patients,and conduct functional analysis on these proteins.Methods The study included 8 LC-PTB patients and 10 LC patients.The LC patients were newly diagnosed and confirmed by pathology and did not receive any anti-tumor treatment before,while the PTB patients were Mycobacterium tuberculosis positive at the time of sampling.Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)was applied to perform proteomic mass spectrometry to assess the differential proteins,and then functional analysis was conducted via bioinformatics.Results A total of 5,185 proteins were detected between two groups.Through differential expression screening,190 proteins(58 upregulated and 132 downregulated)were identified to be differentially expressed.Subcellular localization analysis revealed that the differential proteins were mainly concentrated in the cytoplasm,nucleus,and extracellular matrix.KEGG pathway and GO analysis showed the roles of differential proteins in biological processes including immune response,metabolism,and secretion regulation.Protein interaction network analysis highlighted the importance of SORT1,SAR1B,RPS6KB1,VWF,SHC1,SRPRB,CTSD,TARDBP,RPLP0,PSMA2,RPS6,XPO1,PRKACB,and HLA-DRB1 in LC-PTB.Additionally,the expression changes in proteins like ADA2,MAP3K1,and GLS2 might be closely associated with the development of LC-PTB.Conclusions The proteomic profile comprehensively described the proteomic characteristics of LC-PTB and identified numerous differentially expressed proteins,which could provide further clues for research on biological mechanism of LC-PTB.
4.Cluster characteristics of physical activities among children inside and outside kindergartens and its relationship with athletic abilities
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(10):1560-1563
Objective:
Based on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) variables on weekdays and weekends, the study aims to cluster the physical activities inside and outside kindergartens and to explore the cluster characteristics of different children using physical fitness indicators, so as to provide new strategies and methods for early childhood education and health.
Methods:
From March to June 2019, 291 children aged 3-6 years from 6 kindergartens in Nanchang were recruited by a stratified cluster random sampling method. The ActiGraph GT3X-BT triaxial accelerometer was used to measure and analyze the PA and SB levels inside and outside the kindergarten. A twostep clustering algorithm model was employed for cluster analysis. Physical fitness were measured and evaluated according to the "National Physical Fitness Measurement Standard Manual (Preschool Section)". Differences in physical fitness among different clusters of children were compared, and the cluster characteristics of different children were analyzed.
Results:
The clustering algorithm model indicated that based on six indicators, including PA and SB inside the kindergarten on weekdays, and PA and SB outside the kindergarten on both weekdays and weekends, children could be divided into three categories:active inside (high PA, low SB inside), active outside (high PA outside), and inactive (low PA, high SB both inside and outside). The average silhouette coefficient of the model was 0.3, indicating good clustering results. Both the active inside and active outside children showed significantly higher PA inside on weekdays, PA outside on weekdays and weekends, daily low intensity physical activity (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) than the inactive children ( F=157.91, 80.79 , 95.86, 95.52, 124.74, P <0.05). After adjusting for gender and age, the physical fitness scores of both active outside ( 19.03 ±0.47) and active inside (19.11±0.40) were significantly higher than those of the inactive children (17.94±0.31). Additionally, active inside children (3.91±0.14) also showed significantly better performance in continuous double-leg jumps, compared to inactive children (3.45±0.11) ( P <0.05).
Conclusion
Children active inside and those active outside perform well in PA. Future research should focus on the proportion of structured and unstructured PA time to enhance the overall physical fitness of children.
5.Physical activity and influencing factors of preschool children in Nanchang
Chinese Journal of School Health 2020;41(2):197-200
Objective:
To understand the present situation of physical activity and its influencing factors, and to provide a reference for improving the level of physical activity and making the intervention measures.
Methods:
The method of random stratification was used to select 4 740 pre school children aged 3-6 from 17 kindergartens in 12 counties and districts of Nanchang City, The questionnaire of physical activities of young children and the questionnaire of parents of physical activities of young children were applied to conduct a survey.
Results:
Compared with weekday PA and MVPA, preschool children’s weekends decreased, SB increased. The differences in PA, MVPA and SB on weekdays and weekends were statistically significant( P <0.01). The proportion of PA and MVPA reaching the recommended amount during the working day of preschool children were 44.9%-59.2%, 45.4%- 61.7%.The proportion reaching the recommended amount of PA and MVPA on weekends were 24.7%-27.8%, 24.5%-29.9%, and the proportion reaching the recommended amount on weekdays was higher than that on weekends.
Conclusion
There is still gap between actual amount of physical activity and the recommended amount. There are different modes of activity on weekdays and weekends, and weekends are the least active periods. Parents and teachers should pay enough attention to the establishment of "social campus family" model to improve the lack of physical activity of preschool children.
6.Biotin-avidin Mediated Competitive Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay for Determination of Ketamine
Wendi ZHANG ; Ping SU ; Yi YANG ; Zhenquan GUO
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2010;38(1):117-120
A rapid and sensitive method based on biotin-avidin mediated competitive enzyme-linked immu nosorbent assay(BA-ELISA) was established for the determination of ketamine.The optimal concentration of coated antigen and anti-ketamine monoclonal antibody were found to be 2.0 and 10.2 mg/L.The concentra tions of biotinylated goat anti-mouse IgG(Biotin-IgG) and streptavidin-horseradish peroxidase(SA-HRP) were optimized and the optimum results were found to be 0.29 and 1.0 mg/L, respectively.The linear range of the presented method was from 0.1 to 1000 μg/L, and the limit of detection was found to be 0.03 μg/L.The recoveries of ketamine spiked in human serum and urine were between 94% and 102%.Comparing the result of traditional ELISA, the present BA-ELISA method had a lower detection limit for ketamine.The experimental results indicated that the present BA-ELISA method was specific and sensitive.


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