1.Preliminary evaluation of the effect of comprehensive health management on the prevention and treatment of ischemic stroke
Shuai ZHU ; Genming ZHAO ; Yiying ZHANG ; Dongni LIANG ; Hongjie YU ; Qian PENG ; Fang XIANG ; Na WANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(2):89-93
Objective To evaluate the short-term effects of comprehensive health management interventions for stroke high-risk population screening on the prevention and treatment of ischemic stroke, and to provide reference and basis for improving and exploring health management and prevention strategies for stroke high-risk population. Methods From 2018 to 2022, 13 community health service centers in Jiading District, Shanghai were selected in the present study. Based on information push platform, stroke risk assessment and health intervention follow-up were conducted for community residents through convenience sampling. The residents were divided into a full course intervention group (intervention group) and a routine intervention group (control group) according to different health intervention measures and forms. The incidence of ischemic stroke in the two groups of survey subjects was tracked within 36 months. Results A total of 52144 subjects were included in the study. The total number of patients in the full course intervention group was 14227, with an incidence density of 577.32/100 000 (556.49/100 000-598.12/100 000), which was lower than that of the conventional intervention group (37 917), with an incidence density of 1 485.47/100 000 (1 464.99/100 000-1 505.94/100 000) (χ2=2490.212, P<0.001). The relative risk of the full course intervention group was 0.39, and the relative risk of stroke risk factors in the full course intervention group from low to high was 0.33, 0.43, 0.45, and 0.49, respectively. The incidence density of males in the full course intervention group was 660.76 (627.46/100 000 - 694.05/100 000), with a relative risk of 0.43, and the incidence density of female patients was 509.71/100 000 (483.37/100 000 - 536.05/100 000), with a relative risk of 0.35. The overall incidence density of the population under 62 years old gourp, 62-75 years old group and over 75 years old group was 197.45/100 000 (173.09/100 000 -221.80/100 000), 608.36/100 000 (580.19/100 000-636.54/100 000), and 1 025.06/100 000 (958.51/100 000-1 091.61/100 000), with relative risks of 0.51, 0.44, and 0.38, respectively. Conclusion Comprehensive health management measures can effectively reduce the short-term risk of ischemic stroke, and should be further promoted and improved to enhance the effectiveness of stroke prevention and control.
2.Pseudolaric Acid B-linked Double-network Hydrogel Alleviates Pruritus by Inhibiting The Growth of Staphylococcus aureus
Ye YOU ; Yan YANG ; Tong-Yu LI ; Cheng-Long CAI ; Ting WANG ; Chan ZHU ; Zong-Xiang TANG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(6):1734-1745
ObjectiveThis study aimed to elucidate the mechanistic role of Staphylococcus aureus in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by pruritus and barrier dysfunction. A key focus was screening traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) active components with dual antibacterial and antipruritic efficacy, followed by systematic evaluation of their in vitro antibacterial activity. Additionally, a novel drug delivery system was constructed to enable localized efficient drug delivery, inhibiting S. aureus proliferation and alleviating its induced pruritus, thereby providing new strategies for targeted AD therapy. MethodsMale C57BL/6J mice aged 6-8 weeks (body weight 18-22 g) were used to establish an AD model via repeated oxazolone sensitization. On day 14, microbial samples were collected from the lesional area (1 cm²) using sterile cotton swabs, followed by vortex mixing, serial dilution, and plating on 5% sheep blood agar plates (incubated at 37°C for 24 h). Single colonies with complete transparent β-hemolytic zones were isolated and identified as vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus (VISA) via 16S rRNA sequencing. An S. aureus mono-infection animal model was then established by applying gauze saturated with bacterial suspension (McFarland turbidity 0.1) to the nape and back skin of mice. The pruritic phenotype and inflammatory cell infiltration induced by S. aureus were evaluated using comprehensive approaches including behavioral assays (e.g., scratching frequency recording), hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, and toluidine blue staining. The in vitro antibacterial efficacy of the TCM monomer pseudolaric acid B (PAB) and double network hydrogel (DN) was separately assessed by disk diffusion assay, while the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of PAB was determined via broth dilution method. Further validation of the pharmacodynamic characteristics of the composite system (PAB@DN, composed of PAB and DN) was conducted through behavioral assays, HE staining, and dermatitis scoring, with its drug release profile evaluated by mass spectrometry analysis. Based on scratching behavioral analysis and dermatitis scoring, the optimal ratio and concentration of PAB@DN were optimized. ResultsThe S. aureus load in AD lesional tissues was significantly higher than in normal skin ((5.3±0.33)×10⁶ CFU vs. (3.6±0.26)×10⁷ CFU, P<0.001). In the S. aureus mono-infection group, mice exhibited a 6.7-fold increase in scratching frequency compared to the control group. HE staining revealed marked epidermal thickening ((10.4±2.39) μm vs. (85.6±1.95) μm, P<0.000 1), and toluidine blue staining showed a 23-fold increase in mast cell degranulation. Pseudolaric acid B exhibited a significant concentration-dependent inhibitory effect onS. aureus growth, with its in vitro antibacterial effect being 57% that of the antibiotic cefepime (inhibition zone diameter: PAB (1.885±0.036) cm vs. cefepime (3.636±0.005) cm, P<0.000 1) and a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 1 g/L. The carrier double network hydrogel (DN) itself lacked direct antibacterial activity (no significant difference in inhibition zone diameter compared to the control) but effectively ameliorated the dry symptoms of AD-like lesions. The PAB@DN composite system demonstrated a synergistic effect compared to individual components, resulting in a 50% reduction in scratching behavior, an 86% decrease in dermatitis score, and a 60% reduction in epidermal thickening. It also reduced the S. aureus load in mouse skin by approximately 34%, with the optimal effective formulation being PAB at 1 g/L loaded onto DN. ConclusionS. aureus colonization plays a critical driving role in the onset and progression of AD. Using an S. aureus infection model, this study confirmed that the pseudolaric acidB-hydrogel composite delivery system (PAB@DN) can effectively alleviate S. aureus-induced pruritus and skin damage, providing experimental evidence for microbiota-targeted therapy of AD.
3.Structural and Spatial Analysis of The Recognition Relationship Between Influenza A Virus Neuraminidase Antigenic Epitopes and Antibodies
Zheng ZHU ; Zheng-Shan CHEN ; Guan-Ying ZHANG ; Ting FANG ; Pu FAN ; Lei BI ; Yue CUI ; Ze-Ya LI ; Chun-Yi SU ; Xiang-Yang CHI ; Chang-Ming YU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(4):957-969
ObjectiveThis study leverages structural data from antigen-antibody complexes of the influenza A virus neuraminidase (NA) protein to investigate the spatial recognition relationship between the antigenic epitopes and antibody paratopes. MethodsStructural data on NA protein antigen-antibody complexes were comprehensively collected from the SAbDab database, and processed to obtain the amino acid sequences and spatial distribution information on antigenic epitopes and corresponding antibody paratopes. Statistical analysis was conducted on the antibody sequences, frequency of use of genes, amino acid preferences, and the lengths of complementarity determining regions (CDR). Epitope hotspots for antibody binding were analyzed, and the spatial structural similarity of antibody paratopes was calculated and subjected to clustering, which allowed for a comprehensively exploration of the spatial recognition relationship between antigenic epitopes and antibodies. The specificity of antibodies targeting different antigenic epitope clusters was further validated through bio-layer interferometry (BLI) experiments. ResultsThe collected data revealed that the antigen-antibody complex structure data of influenza A virus NA protein in SAbDab database were mainly from H3N2, H7N9 and H1N1 subtypes. The hotspot regions of antigen epitopes were primarily located around the catalytic active site. The antibodies used for structural analysis were primarily derived from human and murine sources. Among murine antibodies, the most frequently used V-J gene combination was IGHV1-12*01/IGHJ2*01, while for human antibodies, the most common combination was IGHV1-69*01/IGHJ6*01. There were significant differences in the lengths and usage preferences of heavy chain CDR amino acids between antibodies that bind within the catalytic active site and those that bind to regions outside the catalytic active site. The results revealed that structurally similar antibodies could recognize the same epitopes, indicating a specific spatial recognition between antibody and antigen epitopes. Structural overlap in the binding regions was observed for antibodies with similar paratope structures, and the competitive binding of these antibodies to the epitope was confirmed through BLI experiments. ConclusionThe antigen epitopes of NA protein mainly ditributed around the catalytic active site and its surrounding loops. Spatial complementarity and electrostatic interactions play crucial roles in the recognition and binding of antibodies to antigenic epitopes in the catalytic region. There existed a spatial recognition relationship between antigens and antibodies that was independent of the uniqueness of antibody sequences, which means that antibodies with different sequences could potentially form similar local spatial structures and recognize the same epitopes.
4.Analysis of the safety of intravascular lithotripsy and rotational atherectomy in the management of coronary artery calcification
Zhang-ying WU ; Li ZHU ; Su LI ; Jia HUANG ; Yu-xiang DAI
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(11):634-639
Objective To investigate the safety of intravascular lithotripsy(IVL)and coronary rotational atherectomy(RA)in the management of coronary artery calcification(CAC).Methods In this retrospective,matched-pair cohort study,210 patients with severe CAC treated at Zhongshan Hospital,Fudan University between December 2021 and April 2025 were enrolled.The cohort was equally divided into two interventional groups:IVL group(n=105)and RA group(n=105),based on the revascularization strategy employed.Procedure parameters,postoperative biochemical markers of myocardial injury,and incidence of in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE)were compared between the two groups.Results Before propensity score matching(PSM),statistically significant differences were observed in terms of the proportions of the left anterior descending artery(77.1%vs.63.8%,P=0.034),the right coronary artery(14.3%vs.30.5%,P=0.005),and the percentage of target vessel stenosis[85%(80%,90%)vs.80%(80%,90%),P=0.014]between the IVL and RA groups.After PSM,these differences became insignificant(all P>0.05).There is no statistically significant differences in stent implantation rate,drug-coated balloon usage rate,stent diameter,or total stent length between the IVL and RA groups(all P>0.05).Compared to the RA group,although the IVL group had a higher utilization of tirofiban after the procedure,and a lower rate of intravenous nitrate during the procedure,these differences were not statistically significant(all P>0.05).cTnT levels increased significantly after the procedure in both the IVL and RA groups(all P<0.001).Before PSM,the preoperative cTnT levels were comparable between the IVL and RA groups(P=0.525),while a statistically significant difference emerged postoperatively(P=0.038).The incidence of in-hospital myocardial infarction showed no significant intergroup difference(8.6%vs.16.2%,P=0.094),and no events of death or target vessel revascularization occurred in either group.After PSM,despite no significant difference in preoperative cTnT levels between the IVL and RA groups(P=0.235),a significant difference was observed postoperatively(P=0.014).Furthermore,while no deaths or target vessel revascularization occurred in either group,the IVL group demonstrated a significantly lower incidence of in-hospital myocardial infarction compared to the RA group(9.9%vs.23.9%,P=0.025).Conclusions The use of intravascular lithotripsy for the pretreatment in patients with severe CAC is safe and promising.
5.Expression and significance of m6A reader IGF2BP2 in pancreatic cancer
Weidong ZHU ; Wei XIANG ; An YAN ; Zhengrong OU ; Hongwei ZHU ; Xiao YU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(3):485-494
Background and Aims:N6-methyladenosine(m6A)epigenetic modification plays a crucial role in post-transcriptional gene expression regulation and various physiological and pathological processes,including tumorigenesis.The m6A reader IGF2BP2 significantly enhances mRNA stability and translation efficiency and is abnormally expressed in multiple cancers.However,the specific biological function of IGF2BP2 in pancreatic cancer remains unclear.Therefore,this study investigated the expression of the m6A reader IGF2BP2 in pancreatic cancer and its effects on pancreatic cancer cell functions.Methods:The expression levels of m6A-related writers,erasers,and readers were analyzed using The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA),the Genotype-Tissue Expression(GTEX)database,and the Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO).Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between IGF2BP2 expression and the prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients.Immunohistochemistry was used to validate IGF2BP2 expression in clinical specimens of pancreatic cancer tissues and adjacent normal tissues.Functional experiments,including CCK-8 assay,flow cytometry for cell cycle analysis,colony formation assay,and Transwell migration assay,were performed to evaluate changes in cell proliferation,cell cycle distribution,colony formation ability,and migration capacity after IGF2BP2 knockdown in pancreatic cancer cells.Results:TCGA-GTEX and GEO database analyses showed that IGF2BP2 was highly expressed in pancreatic cancer tissues(both P<0.05)and that its high expression was associated with poor overall survival(both P<0.05).Immunohistochemical staining of clinical specimens confirmed that IGF2BP2 protein expression was higher in pancreatic cancer than in adjacent normal tissue.Functional experiments demonstrated that IGF2BP2 knockdown significantly reduced the proliferation ability of pancreatic cancer cells,arrested more cells in the G0-G1 phase,decreased colony formation,and impaired cell migration(all P<0.05).Conclusion:The m6A reader IGF2BP2 is highly expressed in pancreatic cancer tissues and is closely associated with poor prognosis in patients with this disease.Its mechanism of action may be related to the promotion of cancer cell growth and migration.
6.Expert consensus on infection prevention and control of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in medical institutions
Tianxiang GE ; Yangyang JIA ; Chunhui LI ; Jianrong HUANG ; Xiujuan MENG ; Xiaodong GAO ; Jingping ZHANG ; Fu QIAO ; Lijuan XIONG ; Hui LIANG ; Wei LI ; Haiyan LOU ; Wenjuan WU ; Tianxin XIANG ; Jiansen CHEN ; Biao ZHU ; Kaijin XU ; Zhihui ZHOU ; Hongliu CAI ; Meihong YU ; Yan ZHANG ; Yanwan SHANGGUAN ; Haiting FENG ; Hangping YAO ; Lei GUO ; Tieer GAN ; Weihong ZHANG ; Jimin SUN ; Ye LU ; Qun LU ; Meng CAI ; Jin SHEN ; Yunsong YU ; Anhua WU ; Liu-yi LI ; Tingting QU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(4):437-450
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease(CJD)is a rapidly progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disorder caused by prions,with certain infectivity and iatrogenic transmission risks.With the rapid progress and application of new dia-gnostic biomarkers and detection methods,as well as the construction and improvement of surveillance and reporting systems,the detection of CJD in patients domestically and internationally has shown an increasing trend year by year.Due to its long incubation period and heterogeneity of early symptoms,early identification and diagnosis of the disease is difficult,increasing the risk of transmission within medical institutions.Currently,there is a lack of con-sensus on the infection prevention and control of CJD.In order to timely identify and diagnose CJD as well as effec-tively block its transmission in medical institutions,this consensus summarizes 15 clinical concerns and formulates 24 specific recommendations based on the latest domestic and international research findings and clinical evidence,as well as combines with clinical practice,aiming to standardize healthcare-associated infection prevention and control measures for CJD and reduce its transmission risk in medical institutions.
7.Single-cell transcriptome reveals features of key factors and cellular communication in spinal cord injury
Yan AN ; Xiang ZHU ; Bo WANG ; Lin ZHANG ; Shiyan YU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(5):302-309
Objective:To investigate key genes and cellular communication involved in spinal cord injury (SCI) repair using transcriptome sequencing and single-cell sequencing analysis.Methods:Two transcriptome sequencing datasets related to SCI and one single-cell sequencing dataset were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the two transcriptome sequencing datasets were analyzed using the limma package in R, followed by cross-analysis to identify common DEGs. Functional enrichment analysis of DEGs was performed using the DAVID database for Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways. Hub genes in the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network were identified using the cytoHubba plugin in Cytoscape. Single-cell sequencing data were analyzed using the Seurat package in R. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was applied for dimensionality reduction, and t-distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding (t-SNE) was used for visualization. Cellular communication between different cell groups was analyzed using the CellChat package.Results:Differential analysis of transcriptome sequencing data identified 98 common DEGs. GO and KEGG enrichment analysis highlighted biological processes such as wound healing, macrophage activation, and immune response-related cell activation. The PPI network predicted 10 hub genes: ITGAM, TGFB1, CCL2, ICAM1, CD44, FN1, TIMP1, TLR2, ITGB2, and LGALS3. Single-cell sequencing analysis identified six distinct cell populations, including astrocytes, neurons, and fibroblasts. Cellular communication analysis revealed key signaling pathways between cell subpopulations, including SPP1- (ITGAV+ITGB1), SPP1- (ITGA5+ITGB1), TNF-TNFRSF1A transmission pathway, etc.Conclusions:During SCI repair, astrocytes receive signals from fibroblasts, monocytes, and neurons via the SPP1 pathway, while astrocytes and neurons receive signals from monocytes through the TNF pathway. These findings provide critical insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying SCI repair and offer a foundation for future research.
8.Analysis of colonization rate and molecular characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus on tracheotomy wounds at early postoperational stage in neonates
Jie YU ; Enxia TIAN ; Xiying XIANG ; Xing ZHU ; Juan DU ; Kaihu YAO ; Jie ZHANG ; Mingyan HEI
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2025;63(4):399-404
Objective:To analyze the colonization rate and molecular types of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) on the tracheotomy wounds of neonates at early postoperative stage in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Methods:This was a case series study. Patients who were admitted and underwent tracheotomy in NICU of Beijing Children′s Hospital, Capital Medical University from January 1 st 2020 to December 31 st 2023 were enrolled. Swabs on the skin around the incision or on the nasal mucosa were collected and cultured at 24, 72 and 168 h after operation. Coagulase test and Staphytect Plus kits were used for SA identification. The nuc gene amplification and molecular types of SA were assessed by PCR. The patients were divided into SA colonization group and non-colonization group based on the presence or absence of SA colonization, and into infection group and non-infection group based on the presence or absence of infection. Demographic data, hospitalization information, colonization and infection status of SA were collected from the digital medical record system of the hospital. Differences between groups were analyzed using the independent sample t test or Fisher exact test. Results:Totally 19 patients were enrolled, among whom 13 were male. The gestation age was 39.0 (38.1, 40.0) weeks, and the birth weight was 3 150 (2 600, 3 400) g. Tracheotomy was done at 8.2 (4.1, 19.6) days after diagnosis and indication confirmed. Corrected gestational age of patients on the operation day was 43.6 (42.2, 45.4) weeks. The NICU stay time was (34.0±3.1) days. SA colonization was confirmed around the incision of 8 patients. Out of the 18 strains of colonized bacteria, 10 were methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The most common molecular type of MRSA was ST59-SCCmec Ⅳ-t437 strain (8 strains). A total of 10 patients presented typical clinical manifestations of bacterial infection at the lungs, 3 patients in the blood stream and 2 patients in the central nervous system. Among 10 patients with bacterial infection, 3 patients were MRSA positive by boby fluid culture and affected by the ST59-SCCmec Ⅳ-t437 strain. The infection rate was different between patients with or without SA colonization on the tracheotomy incision (7/8 vs. 3/11, P=0.020). Conclusions:The colonization rate and infection rate are high on the tracheotomy incision in neonates. The major type is MRSA, and the most common molecular strain is ST59-SCCmec Ⅳ-t437 .
9.Construction of Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures in Adults (2024) based on the Delphi method
Shixiang GAO ; Zhijian SUN ; Changrun LI ; Dongchen YAO ; Han FEI ; Zhelun TAN ; Xiang YU ; Yinghong MA ; Shiyu ZHU ; Ting LI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2025;27(8):709-714
Objective:To report construction of Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures in Adults (2024) using the Delphi method.Methods:Literature related to the study of adult distal radius fractures was fully searched for and evaluated. An expert group was established from representative experts from all over the nation. The related clinical issues were established by consulting the experts in the form of electronic questionnaires, strictly following the Delphi research method. After the first draft of Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures in Adults (2024) was written, an expert consultation questionnaire was designed for the recommendation opinions to determine the recommendation strength.Results:The clinical issues were determined by 2 rounds of correspondence based on the Delphi method. For the both rounds of correspondence, the questionnaire recovery rates were respectively 88.68% (47/53) and 98.11% (52/53), and the expert authority coefficients >0.7. According to the screening criteria based on the importance of clinical issues (mean importance score <3.5 points or a coefficient of variation ≥0.25 points and a full score ratio <30%) and expert opinions, a total of 40 clinical issues were deleted in the first round of determination of clinical issues, and a total of 5 clinical issues deleted in the second round of determination of clinical issues. The reliability analysis of the results of the 2 rounds of questionnaires showed that the Cronbach α coefficient was >0.9. In the questionnaire to determine the recommendation strength, according to the screening criteria for the consistency of recommendation strength (consistency ≥ 70%) and expert opinions, a total of 26 recommendations were screened in the first round. In the second round when the remaining 4 recommendations were investigated, one recommendation reached the consistency of recommendation strength ≥ 70%. Eventually, 27 recommendations were formed.Conclusion:The Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures in Adults (2024) constructed using the Delphi method shows good scientific validity, authority, and reliability, providing methodological references for guideline development and research.
10.Mendelian randomization analysis reveals genetic associations between pancreatic cancer and its risk factors
Shuang LI ; Ben LIU ; Wei XIANG ; An YAN ; Wenzhe GAO ; Hongwei ZHU ; Xiao YU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2025;31(10):762-767
Objective:To clarify the genetic associations between obesity, diabetes, smoking, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, acute and chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer risk.Methods:Summary data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of individuals of European descent were used. Obesity, alcohol consumption, diabetes, and acute and chronic pancreatitis data for the UK population were obtained from the GWAS catalog, while alcohol consumption, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, occasional smoking, and regular smoking data were obtained from the UK biobank. Pancreatic cancer-related data for the Finnish population were sourced from the latest R11 version of the Finnish database. Two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was conducted on the associations between the aforementioned risk factors and pancreatic cancer using five MR methods, primarily inverse variance weighting. The robustness of the results was assessed through Q heterogeneity tests, pleiotropy tests, MR-PRESSO analysis, and reverse MR analysis.Results:Obesity showed a significant positive association with pancreatic cancer risk ( OR=1.407, 95% CI: 1.100-1.714, P=0.030), and the results were robust based on Q heterogeneity tests, pleiotropy tests, MR-PRESSO, and reverse MR analysis (all P>0.05). However, no significant associations were found between pancreatic cancer risk and alcohol consumption ( P=0.330), heavy drinking ( P=0.382), type 1 diabetes ( P=0.674), type 2 diabetes ( P=0.825), occasional smoking ( P=0.607), regular smoking ( P=0.758), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ( P=0.287), acute pancreatitis ( P=0.336), or chronic pancreatitis ( P=0.545). Conclusion:This study further confirms the strong genetic association between obesity and increased pancreatic cancer risk.


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