1.Effect of Highly Expressed lysophosphatidyllecithin acyltransferase 4 on Proliferation of Pancreatic Cancer
Haoming LU ; Jin HUANG ; Yixi WU ; Jiayin LU ; Zhenpei LI ; Xiuying XIONG ; Jiawen YE ; Xia YANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(3):401-409
ObjectiveTo investigate the expression level of lysophosphatidyllecithin acyltransferase 4 (LPCAT4) in pancreatic cancer and its effect on the proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells. MethodsIn this study, the differentially expressed genes of patients with KRAS mutant and wild-type pancreatic cancer were analyzed by online database LinkedOmics. The LPCAT4 expression in pancreatic cancer tissues was analyzed online by the University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Data Analysis (UALCAN), Sangerbox and gene expression profile interaction analysis 2 (GEPIA2). Kaplan-Meier Plotter database was used to explore the correlation between LPCAT4 and the prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer. The expression of LPCAT4 in human pancreatic cancer cells were detected by quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot analysis. LPCAT4 was knocked down in the high-expressing SW1990 cell line and overexpressed in the low-expressing MIA PaCa-2 cell line. The effects of LPCAT4 expression on cell proliferation were assessed using CCK-8 and EdU assays. STRING and GEPIA2 databases were used to obtain LPCAT4 binding and coexpressed genes in tumors, which were then analyzed by GO and KEGG. ResultsAnalysis of the LinkedOmics online database revealed a significant upregulation of LPCAT4 in patients with KRAS mutant pancreatic cancer compared to patients with KRAS wild-type pancreatic cancer. The online analysis of GEPIA2, UALCAN and Sangerbox 3.0 showed that the expression of LPCAT4 was higher in pancreatic cancer than in normal tissues. Analysis of the Kaplan-Meier Plotter database revealed that high LPCAT4 expression was associated with poorer prognosis in pancreatic cancer patients.Western blot and qPCR results showed that expression of LPCAT4 in pancreatic cancer cell lines was significantly higher than in normal pancreatic ductal epithelial cells. Knockdown of LPCAT4 in SW1990 cells inhibited proliferation, while overexpression in MIA PaCa-2 cells promoted proliferation. Enrichment analysis indicated that LPCAT4 was closely related to sulfur metabolism. ConclusionsLPCAT4 is highly expressed in pancreatic cancer and is associated with poor prognosis of patients. It plays a significant regulatory role in the proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells, with its expression level closely correlated with cell proliferation capacity. These findings reveal the critical role of LPCAT4 in the malignant progression of pancreatic cancer and provide important evidence for its potential as a therapeutic target.
2.Measurement and analysis of radiation doses received by the human body and radiation levels in the CT room under digital miniature CT scanning conditions
Lin YIN ; Zhenhua YANG ; Yaqi XI ; Wenlong FAN ; Rui YANG ; Qisheng XIA ; Qiaoling WU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2025;34(3):373-377
Objective To evaluate the radiation impact of a self-developed digital miniature CT on the human body and the environment under simulated scanning conditions, and verify its safety and regulatory compliance. Methods Under typical head scanning conditions with the digital miniature CT (70 kV/10 mA), the equivalent doses received at the body surface sites corresponding to the thyroid, breast, stomach, liver, kidney, and gonads of the phantom were measured without protection and with 0.5 mmPb equivalent protection using LiF (Mg, Cu, P) thermoluminescent dosimeters. The ambient dose equivalent rates at the bed level inside the CT room at different directions and distances from the scanning center were measured using a model AT1121 X/γ dosimeter. The equivalent doses of organs on both sides of the phantom and the ambient equivalent dose rates on the left and right sides of the longitudinal axis of the bed in the CT room were compared. The Mann-Whitney test was used at a significance level of P < 0.05. Results During a single scan of the head with the digital miniature CT, the equivalent doses at the body surface sites corresponding to the thyroid, breast, stomach, liver, kidney, and gonads without protection were 1.04, 0.95, 0.55, 0.57, 0.40, and 0.12 mSv, respectively, which were only 0.84% to 8.24% of the doses inside the irradiation field. With 0.5 mm Pb equivalent protection, the equivalent dose of the thyroid decreased from 8.24 mSv to 3.27 mSv with a reduction of 60.3%, and the doses of the other organs were reduced to 1.5-11.5 μSv with the maximum reduction of 14 times. In the longitudinal axis direction of the CT bed, the ambient dose equivalent rate at a distance of 2 m from the scanning center was reduced to 0.066 mSv/h, which was only 9.6% of the ambient equivalent dose rate at a distance of 50 cm from the scanning center. Conclusion The digital miniature CT has advantages in ensuring patient safety, optimizing imaging quality, and promoting technological development, demonstrating promising application potential. However, the radiation protection of personal and CT room should not be ignored.
3.Disparities in unexpected antibody distribution and clinical features by frequency of cross-matching incompatibility
Danli CUI ; Bujin LIU ; Haiman ZOU ; Pengwei YIN ; Yun QING ; Huayou DAI ; Siqi WU ; Junhong YANG ; Xia HUANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(8):1063-1070
Objective: To investigate the clinical characteristics, the types of unexpected antibodies, and their impacts on immunological risks among patients with different frequencies of cross-matching incompatibility, so as to propose corresponding solutions. Methods: Data of cross-matching incompatibility samples from 92 medical institutions during 2022 to 2024 were collected and divided into three groups based on the frequency of cross-matching. Statistical analysis was performed on disease types, distribution of hematologic diseases, alloantibody detection rates, and proportions of alloantibody types. Results: The 858 patients were divided into three groups based on the frequency of blood cross-matching incompatibility: ≥5 times (8.28%, 71/858), 2 to 4 times (28.21%, 242/858); 1 time (63.52%, 545/858). There was a clustered distribution of disease types in the ≥5 cross-matchings group, with 71.83% (51/71) of patients having tumors or hematologic and hematopoietic diseases. In contrast, the disease types in the 2 to 4 cross-matchings and 1 cross-matching groups were more diverse. An analysis of 249 patients with hematologic diseases found that multiple myeloma was the most common disease in all three groups, accounting for 31.43% (11/35), 35.37% (29/82), and 37.88% (50/132) respectively. In the ≥5 cross-matchings group, myelodysplastic syndrome (14.29%, 5/35) and thalassemia (14.29%, 5/35) were the second most common diseases. In contrast, in the 2 to 4 cross-matchings group and 1 cross-matching group, autoimmune hemolytic anemia was the second most common disease, with prevalence rates of 20.73% (17/82) and 24.24% (32/132), respectively. Alloantibodies were detected in 54.66% of the patients, with antibodies against Rh blood group being most frequent (>50%) in all three groups. The detection rates of alloantibodies/alloantibodies with coexisting autoantibodies decreased across groups: the ≥5 cross-matchings group (70.42%, 50/71) > the 2 to 4 cross-matchings group (54.96%, 133/242) > the 1 cross-matching group (52.48%, 286/545). Conclusion: The risk of alloantibody production increases in patients with multiple cross-matching incompatibilities, especially in those with tumors or hematologic diseases. For handling of cross-matching incompatibility cases, it is recommended to optimize the cross-matching process, implement individualized transfusion plans, and enhance the technical capabilities of clinical transfusion departments and blood group reference laboratories to ensure the safety and effectiveness of transfusions.
4.Analysis of syncopal DRVR in blood donors: multicenter hemovigilance data (2020—2023)
Junhong YANG ; Qing XU ; Wenqin ZHU ; Fei TANG ; Ruru HE ; Zhenping LU ; Zhujiang YE ; Fade ZHONG ; Gang WU ; Guoqiang FENG ; Xiaojie GUO ; Jia ZENG ; Xia HUANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(8):1071-1076
Objective: Data on syncopal donation-related vasovagal reaction (DRVR) collected from 74 blood centers between 2020 and 2023 was statistically analyzed to provide a reference for developing preventive strategies against syncopal DRVR. Methods: Data on blood donation adverse reactions and basic information of donors from 2020 to 2023 were collected through the information management system at monitoring sentinel sites. Statistical analysis was performed on the following aspects of syncopal DRVR: characteristics of donors who experienced syncope, reported incidence, triggers, duration, presence and occurrence time of syncope-related trauma, clinical management including outpatient and inpatient treatment, and severity grading. Results: From 2020 to 2023, 45 966 donation-related adverse reactions were recorded. Of these, 1 665 (3.72%) cases were syncopal DRVR. The incidence of syncopal DRVR decreased with age, being the highest in the 18-22 age group. Incidence was significantly higher in female donors than male donors, in first-time donors than repeat donors, and in university and individual donors than group donors (all P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference among different blood donation locations (P>0.05). The top three triggers were tension, fatigue, and needle phobia or fear of blood. Among syncopal DRVR cases, 60.36% occurred during blood collection, 87.63% lasted for less than 60 seconds, and 5.05% were accompanied by trauma. Notably, 57.14% of these traumas occurred after donor had left the blood collection site. Syncope severity was graded based on required treatment: grade 1 (fully recovered without treatment, 95.50%); grade 2 (recovered after outpatient treatment, 4.02%); and grade 3 (recovered after inpatient treatment, 0.48%). Conclusion: By analyzing the data of syncopal DRVR cases, it is possible to provide a reference for formulating blood donor safety policies.
5.Visualization analysis of current status and hotspots in ocular trauma research over the last two decades based on bibliometrics
Jianan ZHANG ; Yang YANG ; Yuesheng HAN ; Zihao LIU ; Xia WU
International Eye Science 2025;25(10):1585-1591
AIM: To investigate the research status and hotspots in the field of ocular trauma over the past two decades using bibliometric software CiteSpace and VOSviewer.METHODS: A bibliometric study. Relevant literature on ocular trauma published in the past 20 a was retrieved from the CNKI database and Web of Science Core Collection in June 2025. EndNote X9 was used for literature management and verification. Microsoft Office Excel 2019 was employed for data management and statistics, with graphical representations created for frequency data. CiteSpace and VOSviewer were utilized to construct and analyze visual maps of authors, institutions, countries/regions, journals, and keywords.RESULTS: A total of 3 437 valid articles were included(911 in Chinese, 2 526 in English). English publications grew at an average annual rate of 12.7%(peak: 289 articles in 2021), while Chinese articles decreased from 31.2% in 2005(peak: 149 articles)to 6.3% in 2024. Chinese scholars showed an early surge in output but a subsequent declining trend, necessitating enhanced sustained research investment and translational outcomes. The United States(682 articles), China(272 articles), and India(206 articles)formed a core collaborative triangle, with a transnational collaboration rate of 68.2%. Six author clusters(e.g., Yan Hua/Zhang Maonian, et al.)demonstrated strong intra-group collaboration but minimal inter-group cooperation. Analysis of high-frequency keywords and burst terms revealed six global research hotspots: 1)ocular trauma score and minimally invasive vitrectomy; 2)optical coherence tomography(OCT)/ultrasound biomicroscopy(UBM)-guided diagnosis and management of intraocular foreign bodies; 3)amniotic membrane transplantation for chemical injury repair; 4)multimodal assessment of corneal perforation injuries; 5)inflammatory indicators for diagnosing endophthalmitis as a traumatic complication; 6)family-based interventions for preventing and controlling pediatric ocular trauma. Trends indicate a shift in research focus from emergency care toward artificial substitutes and full-cycle nursing rehabilitation.CONCLUSION: Differences in research outputs between China and other countries reflect imbalances in prevention policies and medical resource allocation. China should strengthen sustained investment and overcome collaboration barriers to jointly advance ocular trauma research toward full-cycle precision management.
6.Analyzing the impact of individual and enterprise characteristics on occupational health literacy of key populations
Min YANG ; Huiqing CHEN ; Xinyang YU ; Junle WU ; Bing XIA ; Liping HUANG ; Xiaoyi LI
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(3):257-263
Objective To analyze the factors influencing the occupational health literacy (OHL) level among workers in key industries from the perspectives of both individual workers and enterprises. Methods A total of 32 336 front-line workers from 12 key industries in the secondary industry in Guangdong Province were selected as the research subjects by a stratified cluster random sampling method. Their OHL level was investigated using Occupational Health Literacy Questionnaire of National Key Populations, and the influencing factors were analyzed. Results The OHL level of the research subjects was 48.5%. The OHL level of the research subjects in four dimensions from high to low was basic knowledge of occupational health protection, occupational health practice and behavior, legal knowledge of occupational health, and basic skills of occupational health protection (80.7%, 61.2%, 48.3% and 29.5%, respectively). The multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that the OHL level of female workers was lower than that of males (P<0.05). Lower OHL was also associated with older age, lower education level, lower personal monthly income of workers (all P<0.01). The workers with length of service < 3 years and ≥ 20 years had lower OHL level than those with length of service 3-<10 years and 10-<20 years, respectively (all P<0.05). Workers in larger enterprises had higher OHL levels (all P<0.01). The OHL level of workers in the sixth category of industries with occupational injuries had higher occupational injury risks than those in the third and fourth categories (all P<0.05). The OHL levels of workers in state-owned enterprises, private enterprises, foreign-funded enterprises, and other enterprises were higher than that of workers in public institutions (all P<0.05). Conclusion The influencing factors of workers′ OHL in key industries of the secondary industry include individual factors (gender, age, education level, personal monthly income, length of service) and enterprise factors (enterprise size, enterprise nature and industry injury risk category). Female, older workers, those with lower education or income, and those with short length of service represent priority groups for OHL interventions, while small and micro enterprises are priority units for future workplace health promotion intervention.
7.Effects of Xixin Decoction (洗心汤)-Containing Serum on BV-2 Microglial Activation and Immune Inflammation Induced by Aβ25-35
Yangyang WU ; Yongchang DIWU ; Chaokai YANG ; Xia XING ; Dengkun WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(7):717-723
ObjectiveTo explore the potential mechanism of Xixin Decoction (洗心汤, XD) in treating Alzheimer's disease (AD). MethodsXD-containing serum was prepared, and the BV-2 microglial cell viability was assessed using the CCK8 assay to determine the optimal intervention concentrations of XD-containing serum and amyloid-beta 25-35 (Aβ25-35) for subsequent experiments. BV-2 cells were divided into four groups, control group, model group (Aβ25-35), XD-containing serum group (Aβ25-35+ XD-containing serum), and blank serum group (Aβ25-35 + blank serum). After 24 hours of culture, the levels of interleukin-1β(IL-1β), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and arginase-2 (Arg-2) in the supernatent were detected by ELISA. Immunofluorescence staining was performed to detect the protein levels of ionized calcium-binding adaptor molecule 1 (IBA1), CD86, and CD206. RT-PCR was used to analyze the mRNA expression of IL-1β, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-10 (IL-10). ResultsThe concentrations of 10% XD-containing serum and 40 μmol·L-¹ Aβ25-35 were selected for subsequent experiments. Compared to the control group, the model group showed significantly increased levels of IL-1β and COX-2 in the supernatant, as well as elevated protein expression of IBA1 and CD86 and increased mRNA expression of IL-1β and IL-6, while exhibiting significantly reduced levels of Arg-2 in the supernatant, CD206 protein expression, and IL-10 mRNA expression (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to the model group, the XD-containing serum group showed significant improvement in all these indicators (P<0.01), whereas no statistically significant differences were observed in the blank serum group (P>0.05). ConclusionXD may regulate microglial activation, inhibit pro-inflammatory factors, and enhance anti-inflammatory factor release, thereby improving neuroimmune inflammation and inhibiting the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
8.Disease burden of chronic kidney disease attributable to high BMI in China and trend prediction in 1992-2021
Hong LIU ; Guimao YANG ; Yan SUI ; Xia ZHANG ; Xuebing CHENG ; Yaxing WU ; Xu GUO ; Yanfeng REN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(1):27-31
Objective To analyze the disease burden of chronic kidney diseases (CKD) attributed to high body mass index (BMI) in China from 1992 to 2021 and predict the disease burden for the next decade, and to provide evidence for the prevention and treatment of CKD. Methods Using the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) database and the Joinpoint model, the average annual percentage rate change (AAPC) of the mortality rate and disability-adjusted life year (DALY) rate was calculated to describe and analyze the CKD disease burden attributed to high BMI in China from 1992 to 2021. The ARIMA model was employed to predict and analyze the change trend of the CKD disease burden. Results From 1992 to 2021, the mortality rate and DALY rate attributed to high BMI-induced chronic kidney disease showed an upward trend. Compared to 1992, the attributed number of deaths increased by 324.38%, and DALYs increased by 268.56%; the mortality rate increased by 64.00%, and the DALY rate grew by 51.62%. From 1992 to 2021, the mortality rate and DALY rate for males were lower than those for females, but the growth rate for males exceeded that of females. From 1992 to 2021, the mortality rate and DALY rate of chronic kidney disease attributed to high BMI in China increased with age. The average annual change rate of chronic kidney disease attributed to high BMI in China from 1992 to 2021 (mortality rate: 1.40 per 100,000 (95% CI: 1.04–1.76), DALY rate: 1.43 per 100 000 (95% CI: 1.17–1.70)) was higher than thHuaiyin Normal University, Huai'anher social demographic index (SDI) regions. The ARIMA model predicted that the age-standardized mortality rate increased from 2.91 per 100 000 in 2022 to 3.05 per 100 000 in 2026, and the age-standardized DALY rate increased from 69.65 per 100 000 in 2022 to 73.58 per 100 000 in 2026. Conclusion Chronic kidney disease attributed to high BMI in China is on the rise, and it will continue to grow in the future. The focus of CKD prevention and control should be on males and the elderly, while active measures should be taken to reduce the occurrence and progression of chronic kidney disease.
9.Xixintang-medicated Serum Regulates Aβ25-35-induced Polarization of BV-2 Microglial Cells
Chaokai YANG ; Yongchang DIWU ; Yangyang WU ; Xia XING ; Dengkun WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):18-26
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Xixintang (XXT)-medicated serum on the amyloid β-protein (Aβ)25-35-induced polarization of BV-2 microglial cells by a cell experiment and uncover the potential mechanisms of this formula in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD), thus providing scientific evidence for the clinical application of XXT. MethodsBV-2 microglial cells were subcultured. The optimal concentrations of XXT-medicated serum and Aβ25-35 were determined via the cell-counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. The cell experiment was carried out with the following groups: blank control, model (Aβ25-35 at 40 μmol·L-1), XXT-medicated serum (Aβ25-35 at 40 μmol·L-1 + 10% XXT-medicated serum), and blank serum (Aβ25-35 at 40 μmol·L-1 + 10% blank serum). After 24 hours of cell incubation, immunofluorescence was used to detect the expression of ionized calcium-binding adaptor molecule 1 (IBA1), CD16/32, and CD206. Real-time PCR was performed to measure the mRNA levels of CD206, CD163, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and arginase 1 (Arg-1). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was employed to quantify the levels of nerve growth factor (NGF), iNOS, and Arg-1. The nitric oxide (NO) concentration was determined via the nitrate reductase method. ResultsCompared with the blank control group, the model group showed increased expression of IBA1 and CD16/32 (P<0.01), decreased expression of CD206 (P<0.05), upregulation in the mRNA level (P<0.01) and content (P<0.05) of iNOS, downregulation in the mRNA levels of CD206, CD163, and Arg-1 (P<0.05, P<0.01), lowered levels of Arg-1 and NGF (P<0.05), and an elevation in the NO level (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the XXT-medicated serum group exhibited reduced expression of IBA1 and CD16/32 (P<0.05, P<0.01) and increased expression of CD206 (P<0.01). Both the content and mRNA level of iNOS were downregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01), while the mRNA levels of CD206, CD163, and Arg-1 were upregulated (P<0.01) in the XXT-medicated serum group. In addition, the XXT-medicated serum group showed elevated levels of Arg-1 and NGF (P<0.05) and a lowered level of NO (P<0.05). The blank serum group showed no statistically significant differences in the measured parameters compared with the model group. ConclusionThe XXT-medicated serum can inhibit the polarization toward the M1 phenotype and promote the polarization toward the M2 phenotype, exerting anti-inflammatory and neurotrophic effects.
10.Evaluation of colistin sulfate administration regimen based on PK/PD theory and Monte Carlo simulation
Yingchao MA ; Xia WU ; Yongjing WANG ; Jianjun GU ; Xiuling YANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(4):459-463
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of 5 regimens of colistin sulfate for common Gram-negative bacilli infection based on pharmacokinetics (PK)/pharmacodynamics (PD) theory and Monte Carlo simulation. METHODS Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) data of colistin sulfate against Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli and Enterobacter cloacae in 2023 were collected from the China Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System. Monte Carlo simulation was conducted with the ratio of the area under the concentration-time curve from 0 to 24 hours in the unbound state to the MIC (fAUC0-24 h/MIC) ≥15 as the target value, the probabilities of target attainment (PTA) of 5 regimens of colistin sulfate to achieve the target ratio were obtained at different MIC; and the expected population PTA, specifically the cumulative fraction of response (CFR), for each regimen within a specific bacterial population was further calculated, to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of the five colistin sulfate regimens. RESULTS When bacterial MIC≤0.5 µg/mL, PTA of all colistin sulfate regimens (500 000 IU, q12 h; 500 000 IU, q8 h; 750 000 IU, q12 h; 750 000 IU, q8 h; 1 000 000 IU, q12 h) were all more than 90%. When bacterial MIC=1 µg/mL, PTA for regimen (750 000 IU, q8 h) against A. baumannii, K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa, E. coli and E. cloacae, and for regimen (1 000 000 IU, q12 h) against the other four bacterial species (excluding P. aeruginosa) remained above 90%. When bacterial MIC≥2 µg/mL, PTA of 5 colistin sulfate regimens were all lower than 90%. For E. coli, the CFR of only colistin sulfate regimen (500 000 IU, q12 h) was less than 90%; for K. pneumoniae, the CFR of only colistin sulfate regimen (750 000 IU, q8 h and 1 000 000 IU, q12 h) was greater than 90%; for the other three bacteria, CFR of 5 regimens were all less than 90%. CONCLUSIONS When the MIC of Gram-negative bacteria is less than 0.5 µg/mL, colistin sulfate regimen with a routine dose can be selected for treatment. When MIC was 1 µg/mL, an increase in the dosing amount or frequency is required. The empirical treatment of the other four bacterial infections excluding E. coli requires the use of off-label doses.


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