1.Donation-related adverse reactions and individual voluntary donation behavior following adjustments of the upper age limit for blood donation: a multicenter retrospective cohort study
Chenying WANG ; Jue WANG ; Changping LI ; Wei CHEN ; Ying LI ; Dan BAO ; Yuanqin ZHANG ; Xin ZHAO ; Jinfeng ZENG ; Yuwei HU ; Shuchang DAI ; Xiaoqiang WU ; Weimin FAN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(9):1168-1178
Objective: To evaluate the risk of donation-related adverse reactions, donation behavior, and contributions to the blood supply among donors aged 56-65 years following extension of the upper age limit for voluntary blood donation, and to provide real-world evidence for optimizing blood donation age policies in China. Methods: A multicenter retrospective cohort was established using blood donation databases from Hainan, Shenzhen, and Jiangxi. A total of 1 180 767 donors contributing 2 020 407 whole-blood and apheresis donations were included. Donations were classified by donor age at each donation into the 18-55-year and 56-65-year groups. Generalized estimating equation (GEE) models were used to compare the risks of overall, local, and systemic donation-related adverse reactions between the two age groups. Restricted cubic spline analysis was used to assess the continuous association between donor age and the risk of overall adverse reactions. Poisson GEE models were used to compare annual donation frequency, and donation participation and contributions to the blood supply among donors aged 56-65 years were evaluated. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (No.2025012) and registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2500114960). Results: A total of 1 960 711 donations were included in the 18-55-year group and 59 696 in the 56-65-year group. The overall donation-related adverse reaction rates were 3.890‰and 0.704‰, respectively. Multivariable GEE analysis showed that, compared with donors aged 18-55 years, those aged 56-65 years had lower risks of overall adverse reactions (adjusted OR=0.294, 95%CI: 0.217-0.398, P<0.001) and systemic adverse reactions (adjusted OR=0.163, 95%CI: 0.101-0.263, P<0.001), whereas no statistically significant difference was observed in the risk of local adverse reactions (adjusted OR=1.337, 95%CI: 0.487-3.670, P=0.573). Donor age was nonlinearly associated with the risk of overall adverse reactions (P overall<0.001, P nonlinear<0.001), with the risk generally decreasing with increasing age between 18 and 65 years. The mean annual donation frequency was higher among donors aged 56-65 years than among those aged 18-55 years (1.63 vs 1.24 donations per year; adjusted IRR=1.34, 95%CI: 1.30-1.39, P<0.001). During the study period, donors aged 56-65 years contributed 2.95% of all donations; their whole-blood donations and whole-blood collection volume accounted for 2.36% and 2.37% of the corresponding totals, respectively. Conclusion: Under current health screening and standardized donor management, donors aged 56-65 years did not show an increased risk of short-term donation-related adverse reactions and demonstrated a higher annual donation frequency, together with a measurable contribution to the blood supply. These findings support appropriately extending the upper age limit for voluntary blood donation under strict health screening to broaden the donor pool and supplement the blood supply.
2.Clinical application of three-dimensional visualization reconstruction technology in robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal hilar tumors with R.E.N.A.L. score≥10
Luyao CHEN ; Xiaoqiang LIU ; Yifan TAN ; Weipeng LIU ; Jieping HU ; Jing XIONG ; Kang WANG ; Tao LIU ; Gongxian WANG ; Bin FU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(5):363-368
Objective:To explore the application value of three-dimensional visualization reconstruction technology in robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy(RAPN)for the treatment of highly complex(R.E.N.A.L. score≥10)renal hilar tumors.Methods:The clinical data of 87 patients with highly complex renal hilar tumors with R.E.N.A.L. scores ≥10 who were treated in First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University from January 2021 to December 2024 were retrospectively analyzed,of which 36 underwent 3D visualization reconstruction and 51 underwent conventional CT. The 3D visualization reconstruction method was to import the patient’s enhanced CT images in DICOM format into the 3D reconstruction image data processing software to produce a 3D visualization model. There were 22 males and 14 females in the 3D visualization group,with an average age of(54.2 ± 9.5)years,a body mass index of(24.8 ± 4.5)kg/m 2,and a tumor size of(4.3 ± 1.0)cm. Tumors were located on the left side in 16 cases and on the right side in 20 cases. Tumor stages were classified as T 1a in 11 cases,T 1b in 21 cases,and T 2a in 4 cases. The R.E.N.A.L. scores were distributed as follows:10 points in 21 cases,11 points in 12 cases,and 12 points in 3 cases. The estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)before operation was(78.2±9.6)ml/(min·1.73 m 2). There were 35 males and 16 females in the conventional CT group,with an average age of(51.3±8.9)years,a body mass index of(25.4 ± 3.9)kg/m 2,and a tumor size of(4.1 ± 1.2)cm. Tumors were located on the left side in 25 cases and on the right side in 26 cases. Tumor stages were classified as T 1a in 12 cases,T 1b in 33 cases,and T 2a in 6 cases. The R.E.N.A.L. scores were distributed as follows:10 points in 31 cases,11 points in 18 cases,and 12 points in 2 cases . The preoperative eGFR was(80.6 ± 8.8)ml/(min·1.73 m 2). There was no statistical difference in general data and preoperative renal function between the two groups( P > 0.05). Both groups underwent RAPN. The two groups were analyzed and compared in terms of operation time,warm ischemia time,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative hospital stay,postoperative complications,and changes in renal function 3 months after surgery. Results:There were no cases of conversion to radical treatment or open surgery in both the 3D visualization group and the conventional CT group. The 3D visualization group had shorter operation time[(94.6 ± 18.5)min vs.(110.2 ± 17.2)min, P < 0.001],shorter renal artery occlusion time[(23.3 ± 4.0)min vs.(27.2 ± 3.3)min, P < 0.001],less intraoperative blood loss[120(100,250)ml vs. 150(120,300)ml, P = 0.018],and a lower proportion of intraoperative collecting system incision(19/36 vs. 38/51, P = 0.042)than the conventional CT group. There was no significant statistical difference in the time of postoperative drainage tube removal and postoperative hospital stay between the two groups( P > 0.05). One case in the 3D visualization group had postoperative fever,and two cases in the conventional CT group had postoperative obvious macroscopic hematuria. Postoperative pathological diagnosis of the patients was clear cell carcinoma in 78 cases,papillary cell carcinoma in 6 cases,chromophobe cell carcinoma in 2 cases,and oncocytoma in 1 case. No positive resection margin was found in both groups. Three months after surgery,there was no significant statistical difference in eGFR between the two groups[(70.6 ± 8.5)ml/(min·1.73 m 2)vs.(71.4 ± 9.2)ml/(min·1.73 m 2), P = 0.681]. During the median follow-up of 17.8 months,no tumor recurrence or metastasis was observed in either group. Conclusions:RAPN has good safety and feasibility in the treatment of highly complex(R.E.N.A.L. score ≥10)renal hilar tumors. Preoperative three-dimensional visualization reconstruction technology helps to reduce RAPN operation time,renal artery occlusion time and intraoperative blood loss,and has good clinical application value.
3.Application of ultrasound-guided liver puncture biopsy followed by coaxial biopsy needle tract radiofrequency ablation in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma at risk of bleeding
Sitong WU ; Hao CHENG ; Siyuan FAN ; Yong XIE ; Zechuan LIU ; Tianshi LYU ; Li SONG ; Xiaoqiang TONG ; Yinghua ZOU ; Hong ZHAO ; Jian WANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2025;31(7):515-518
Objective:To analyse the effect of ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy and the coaxial biopsy needle tract radiofrequency ablation on patients diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma who are considered to be at risk of bleeding.Methods:The data of 117 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent coaxial biopsy needle tract radiofrequency ablation after ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy in Peking University First Hospital from March 2019 to April 2023 were retrospectively analysed. There were 95 males and 22 females, with the age of (62.0±11.8) years. A comprehensive analysis was conducted on the following variables: the pre-puncture platelet count, the international standardised ratio, anticoagulation therapy, the haemoglobin (Hb) level, the success rate of the liver puncture, the qualified rate of liver puncture specimens, the number of puncture samples, the length of hospital stay, the Hb level after puncture, bleeding within 10 days post-operation, and complications after ablation, including biliary fistula, hemothorax and organ perforation.Results:Among the 117 patients, 60 cases (51.3%) had an international normalized ratio >1.1, 40 cases (34.2%) had thrombocytopenia, that is, <150×10 9/L, and 17 cases (14.5%) received continuous anticoagulation therapy before the operation. It is evident that all 117 patients successfully completed the ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy, and that all liver biopsy specimens were qualified. The absence of biliary fistula, hemothorax, organ perforation or death in the patients post-ablation was noted. According to the adverse event evaluation criteria, version 5.0, 113 cases (96.6%) were classified as grade 1 and 4 cases (3.4%) were classified as grade 3. The Hb concentration of patients with minor bleeding (grade 1) prior to puncture was (119.7±22.2) g/L, which was significantly higher than the Hb concentration of patients with severe bleeding (grade 3), (76.0±10.4) g/L ( t=3.92, P=0.010). A meticulous examination of the data revealed that there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups with regard to pre-puncture platelet count, pre-puncture international standardised ratio, pre-puncture proportion of receiving anticoagulant drugs, length of hospital stay and number of puncture samples (all P>0.05). Conclusion:For patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who are at risk of bleeding, ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy followed by coaxial biopsy needle tract radiofrequency ablation can obtain satisfactory liver tissue samples and is relatively safe. There were differences in hemoglobin levels before puncture among patients with different bleeding after puncture.
4.Application of Simple Drawing Line Puncture Combined With Visual Articular Process Arthroplasty Technique in Lateral Foraminoscopy
Xiaoqiang LIU ; Jiayi LUO ; Changwei GU ; Kaixiang LI ; Zhanghua ZHONG ; Xiangjun ZHAO ; Ruibing LI ; Hongwei WANG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2025;25(4):227-232
Objective To explore the application value of simple drawing line puncture combined with visual articular process arthroplasty in lateral foraminoscopy.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 89 patients with single-segment lumbar disc herniation treated with lateral foraminoscopy from May 2019 to December 2022,including traditional transforaminal endoscopic spine system(TESSYS)technology(conventional group,35 cases)and simple drawing line puncture combined with visual articular process arthroplasty(modified group,54 cases).The fluoroscopy times,puncture time,and operation time of the two groups were compared.The Visual Analogue Score(VAS),Oswestry Disability Index(ODI),and MacNab criteria were used to evaluate the surgical effect at 3 d after surgery and at the last follow-up.Results All the operations were successfully completed without conversion to open surgery.In the conventional group,there was 1 case of L4 nerve root injury,who was considered intraoperative nerve root compression injury.There was no abnormality in lower limb muscle strength after surgery,but hyperalgesia and numbness in the innervated cutaneous area accompanied by nocturnal cramps.The patient was given treatment with pregabalin,mecobalamin,vitamin B1 and B6 for 2 months,and returned to normal at 1 year of follow-up.The other cases had no complications such as dural injury,abdominal organ injury,or incision infection.Recurrence occurred in 1 case in the conventional group and 2 cases in the modified group,and all the 3 cases occurred within 3 months after operation.Among them,2 patients had severe symptoms and underwent endoscopic revision again,and the other patient improved after conservative treatment.Compared with the conventional group,the puncture times[(1.8±0.7)times vs.(7.5±1.1)times,t=27.543,P=0.000].fluoroscopy times[(5.7±1.8)times vs.(23.2±2.2)times,t=41.235,P=0.000]and operation time[(72.7±7.2)min vs.(92.7±7.7)min,t=12.317,P=0.000]in the modified group were significantly reduced or shortened,and there was no significant difference in postoperative hospital stay[(3.2±0.6)d vs.(3.3±0.6)d,t=0.062,P=0.951]between the two groups.The conventional group was followed up for(14.0±1.3)months and the modified group was followed up for(13.6±1.2)months.There were no significant differences in VAS scores[(1.5±0.6)points vs.(1.6±0.7)points,t=0.751,P=0.455].ODI[(10.8±3.4)%vs.(11.8±3.9)%,t=1.284,P=0.202].and excellent and good rate of MacNab criteria[100%(54/54)vs.100%(35/35),Z=-0.981,P=0.327]between the two groups at the last follow-up.Conclusions Simple drawing line puncture combined with visual articular process arthroplasty can significantly improve the accuracy of intervertebral foramen aspiration,with simple operation,reduced X-ray exposure for doctors and patients,shortened operation time,and improved surgical safety.It is worthy of promotion and application in percutaneous foraminoscopy.
5.Establishment of an animal model of osteosarcoma and tissue engineering application in osteosarcoma modeling
Peixin WANG ; Jun ZHAO ; Shihong XU ; Chaoyang JIANG ; Xiaoqiang WANG ; Hongjuan YANG
Tumor 2025;45(1):85-92
Osteosarcoma is a primary bone tumor originating from mesenchymal tissues,highly aggressive and metastatic,and is one of the causes of orthopedic disorders in children and adolescents.The establishment of an osteosarcoma model is useful for studying the changes in the physiology and pathology of the organism after the occurrence of osteosarcoma.The establishment methods of osteosarcoma models not only differ in terms of difficulty,tumorigenicity,tumor-formation time,tumor survival time,tumor metastasis,and safety,but also in terms of simulating human osteosarcoma biological characteristics and histological features.In addition,the wide application of tissue engineering in tumor modeling is conducive to better study the role of the osteosarcoma microenvironment in osteosarcoma genesis and development.In this paper,we summarize the roles of different osteosarcoma animal models and their tissue engineering models in different experiments,in order to provide help for the study of osteosarcoma pathogenesis and drug intervention mechanism.
6.Risk factors for postoperative SSI in neurosurgery department patients undergoing craniocerebral surgeries,establishment of Nomogram prediction model and its verification
Yinyin DENG ; Bingbing CHEN ; Yafang HONG ; Yubin WANG ; Xiaoqiang LIU ; Suling HUANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(17):2630-2635
OBJECTIVE To explore the risk factors for postoperative surgical site infection(SSI)in the neurosur-gery department patients undergoing craniocerebral surgeries and establish Nomogram prediction model and verify it.METHODS A total of 1 265 patients who underwent craniocerebral surgeries in neurosurgery department of the First Hospital of Quanzhou City from Jan.2021 to Dec.2022 were recruited as the research subjects.The risk factors for the postoperative SSI were explored by logistic regression model.The Nomogram prediction model was established based on the independent risk factors that were screened by logistic regression analysis,and the model was verified.RESULTS Among 1 265 patients who underwent the craniocerebral surgeries,68 had SSI,with the infection rate of 5.38%.Diabetes mellitus,NNIS score no less than 2 points,NRS2002 score no less than 3 points,operation duration no less than 4.33 hours and drainage tube indwelling time more than 3 days were the independent risk factors for the postoperative SSI in the patients undergoing craniocerebral surgeries(P<0.05).The area under the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve(AUC)of the established Nomogram pre-diction model was 0.842 in the training group,0.863 in the verification group.the calibration curves were drawn,the goodness of fit of the established Nomogram risk prediction model was assessed by means of Hosmer-Leme-show test;the predicted probability of SSI was highly consistent with the actual probability of infection,with the modeling group(P=0.851),the validation group(P=0.893).CONCLUSIONS The postoperative SSI in the neurosurgery department patients undergoing craniocerebral surgeries is closely associated with the diabe-tes mellitus,NNIS score no less than 2 points,NRS2002 score no less than 3 points,operation duration no less than 4.33 hours and drainage tube indwelling time more than 3 days.The established Nomogram prediction model has high prediction capability and can accurately assess the risk of SSI in the patients.
7.Efficacy of 3D printing technology combined with computer navigation-assisted screw implantation in the treatment of atlantoaxial instability complicated by vertebral artery anomalies
Peng ZOU ; Yansheng HUANG ; Xiaojun YU ; Xinliang ZHANG ; Lingjiang LI ; Yiguang HAO ; Ruirui BU ; Liujie XUE ; Xiaodong WANG ; Baorong HE ; Xiaoqiang HUANG ; Yuanting ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(8):740-745
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of 3D printing technology combined with computer navigation-assisted screw implantation in the treatment of atlantoaxial instability (AAI) complicated by vertebral artery anomalies.Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 23 patients with AAI complicated by vertebral artery anomalies who were admitted to Honghui Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University between January 2019 and January 2023, including 10 males and 13 females, aged 19-70 years [(51.0±13.3)years]. Vertebral artery anomalies were categorized into unilateral high-riding vertebral artery with unilateral dominance ( n=14), bilateral high-riding vertebral arteries with unilateral dominance ( n=6), and ponticulus posticus ( n=3). All the patients underwent preoperative planning using a 3D-printed model of the atlantoaxial complex with the vertebral artery, followed by posterior atlantoaxial pedicle screw fixation with computer-assisted navigation. Operative duration and intraoperative blood loss were recorded. The accuracy of pedicle screw placement was assessed at 3 days postoperatively using the Gertzbein-Robbins classification. Visual analogue scale (VAS) scores and Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) scores were evaluated preoperatively, at 3 days, 3 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up. Bony fusion was assessed using cervical CT with 3D reconstruction at the last follow-up. Complications were also observed. Results:All the patients were followed up for 12-19 months [(15.1±1.9)months]. The operative duration was 125-167 minutes [(140.6±10.9)minutes] and intraoperative blood loss was 200-600 ml [(295.7±77.8)ml]. At 3 days postoperatively, all the 66 pedicle screws were safely placed, with 60 screws (91%) rated as Gertzbein-Robbins Grade 0 and 6 screws (9%) as Grade 1. At 3 days and 3 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up, the VAS scores were (4.0±1.0)points, (2.0±0.6)points, and (1.3±0.5)points, and the JOA scores were (14.2±1.2)points, (16.0±0.8)points, and (16.6±0.5)points, both of which were not only significantly improved compared with preoperative (5.6±1.3)points and (12.8±1.5)points, but also further improved over time ( P<0.05). At the last follow-up, 22 patients (96%) achieved satisfactory atlantoaxial bony fusion. No vertebral artery injury, spinal cord or nerve injury, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, or screw loosening were observed in any patients. Conclusion:For patients with AAI complicated by vertebral artery anomalies, 3D printing combined with computer navigation-assisted navigation for atlantoaxial pedicle screw implantation offers multiple advantages, including minimal surgical trauma, high screw placement accuracy, pain relief, neurological function improvement, high fusion rate, and lowered incidence of complications.
8.Protective effects and mechanism of hydroalcoholic extract of Portulaca oleracea L.on ulcerative colitis and bone loss in mice
Kun LI ; Tianshuang XIA ; Weiqing FAN ; Mengyao GUAN ; Xunkang WANG ; Liyong LAI ; Yiping JIANG ; Hailiang XIN ; Xiaoqiang YUE
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2025;46(6):710-718
Objective To explore the protective effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Portulaca oleracea L.(POHA)on ulcerative colitis(UC)and bone loss in mice.Methods The C57BL/6 mice were treated with dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)to establish UC model.A total of 50 mice were randomly assigned to including control group,DSS group,mesalazine(MS)group,low dose of POHA(POHAL)group,or high dose of POHA(POHAH)group.The control group freely drank drinking water,while the DSS,MS,POHAL and POHAH groups drank drinking water containing DSS for 8 weeks.Since the 2nd week,the control group and DSS group were given normal saline by gavage.The MS group was given MS(100 mg/kg)by gavage.The POHAL group and POHAH group were given POHA(1 000 mg/kg and 2 000 mg/kg)by gavage,respectively.Body weight and disease activity index(DAI)were recorded and calculated every 2 d.On the 56th day,the colon weight index,liver index,and spleen index were calculated,and the histological changes of colon were observed.Serum levels of bone metabolism markers and microstructure parameters of femur were detected.Results Compared with the control group,the DSS group showed significantly increased DAI score,colon weight index,liver index,and spleen index(all P<0.01).The DSS group exhibited significant pathological damage in colon tissues and significantly increased serum levels of osteocalcin,C-terminal peptide of collagen type Ⅰ,and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b(P<0.01).The bone loss was significant in the DSS group,manifested by markedly decreased bone mineral density(BMD),bone tissue volume to tissue volume ratio(BV/TV),trabecular bone number(Tb.N),and trabecular bone thickness(Tb.Th),and markedly increased bone surface to bone volume ratio(BS/BV)and trabecular bone separation(Tb.Sp)(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Compared with the DSS group,the BMD,BV/TV,Tb.N and Tb.Th of the femur in the MS group and POHAH group of mice were all increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),the BS/BV all decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the Tb.Sp all decreased without significant differences(all P>0.05).The above bone microstructure parameters in the POHAL group showed no significant differences compared with those in the DSS group(all P>0.05).Conclusion POHA has protective effect on DSS-induced UC and bone loss,and the mechanism may be related to the inhibition of hyperactive bone metabolism.
9.Promoting myogenesis based on the SphK1/S1P/S1PR2 signaling pathway:a new perspective on improving skeletal muscle health through exercise
Wenhua ZHANG ; Xun LI ; Weichao ZHANG ; Xinying LI ; Guoao MA ; Xiaoqiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(6):1265-1275
BACKGROUND:In recent years,improving the health of skeletal muscles through exercise has become an important research concern for scholars.Appropriate exercise has a positive effect on skeletal muscles.Among them,how to activate the sphingosine kinase1(SphK1)/sphingosine-1-phase(S1P)/sphingosine-1-phase receptor2(S1PR2)signaling pathway during exercise so as to improve the health of skeletal muscles is receiving attention from researchers. OBJECTIVE:To investigate how exercise improves the health of skeletal muscles through the SphK1/S1P/S1PR2 signaling pathway,and to explore new methods for treating related muscle diseases in order to improve human skeletal muscle health. METHODS:The first author searched for relevant literature from the establishment of the database to the present in the Web of Science,PubMed,CNKI,WanFang,and VIP databases.The search terms were"signaling pathway,SphK1,S1P,S1PR2,skeletal muscle,satellite cell,myogenesis,exercise"in Chinese and English.Finally,69 articles were included for review and analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The SphK1/S1P/S1PR2 signaling pathway is a complex regulatory network that triggers downstream signal transduction processes by SphK1 to catalyze the interaction between S1P and receptors such as S1PR2,thereby regulating multiple biological functions of cells,tissues,organs,and systems.The SphK1/S1P/S1PR2 signaling pathway can regulate satellite cell proliferation and myoblast differentiation,improving myogenesis.The physiological basis of the SphK1/S1P/S1PR2 signaling pathway and the potential impact of exercise on it were analyzed through literature research.Acute aerobic exercise can increase the expression of SphK1 in skeletal muscle.Both human and animal studies have confirmed that acute and long-term exercise can increase the expression of S1P in skeletal muscle.In addition,studies have shown that long-term resistance exercise can increase the expression of S1PR2 in skeletal muscle.Some experimental results indicate that acute and long-term exercise have no significant effect on muscle or blood S1P levels,and the reason for different results may be due to different research subjects,methods,intensities,and frequencies selected,while the specific mechanism is not yet clear.Research suggests that exercise can promote the expression of the SphK1/S1P/S1PR2 signaling pathway in skeletal muscle and regulate downstream related signaling pathways.Research on this signaling pathway may provide new strategies and methods for the treatment of skeletal muscle diseases,thereby improving skeletal muscle health.In the future,we should deepen the research on the association between SphK1/S1P/S1PR2 signaling pathway and skeletal muscle health,further reveal its regulatory relationship with satellite cells and myoblasts as well as its interactions with the upstream and downstream pathways,explore its clinical application value,take into account the changes of this pathway when formulating the rehabilitation program,explore the specific mechanisms by which different types of exercise affect the SphK1/S1P/S1PR2 signaling pathway in skeletal muscles,and use the SphK1/S1P/S1PR2 signaling pathway as a potential therapeutic target for diseases.Further development and application of human muscle models should be developed to improve research depth and accuracy.
10.The Role of Gut Microbiota in Male Erectile Dysfunction of Rats
Zhunan XU ; Shangren WANG ; Chunxiang LIU ; Jiaqi KANG ; Yang PAN ; Zhexin ZHANG ; Hang ZHOU ; Mingming XU ; Xia LI ; Haoyu WANG ; Shuai NIU ; Li LIU ; Daqing SUN ; Xiaoqiang LIU
The World Journal of Men's Health 2025;43(1):213-227
Purpose:
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common male sexual dysfunction. Gut microbiota plays an important role in various diseases. To investigate the effects and mechanisms of intestinal flora dysregulation induced by high-fat diet (HFD) on erectile function.
Materials and Methods:
Male Sprague–Dawley rats aged 8 weeks were randomly divided into the normal diet (ND) and HFD groups. After 24 weeks, a measurement of erectile function was performed. We performed 16S rRNA sequencing of stool samples. Then, we established fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) rat models by transplanting fecal microbiota from rats of ND group and HFD group to two new groups of rats respectively. After 24 weeks, erectile function of the rats was evaluated and 16S rRNA sequencing was performed, and serum samples were collected for the untargeted metabolomics detection.
Results:
The erectile function of rats and the species diversity of intestinal microbiota in the HFD group was significantly lower, and the characteristics of the intestinal microbiota community structure were also significantly different between the two groups. The erectile function of rats in the HFD-FMT group was significantly lower than that of rats in the ND-FMT group. The characteristics of the intestinal microbiota community structure were significantly different. In the HFD-FMT group, 27 metabolites were significantly different and they were mainly involved in the several inflammation-related pathways.
Conclusions
Intestinal microbiota disorders induced by HFD can damage the intestinal barrier of rats, change the serum metabolic profile, induce low-grade inflammation and apoptosis in the corpus cavernosum of the penis, and lead to ED.

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