1.Evolution-guided design of mini-protein for high-contrast in vivo imaging.
Nongyu HUANG ; Yang CAO ; Guangjun XIONG ; Suwen CHEN ; Juan CHENG ; Yifan ZHOU ; Chengxin ZHANG ; Xiaoqiong WEI ; Wenling WU ; Yawen HU ; Pei ZHOU ; Guolin LI ; Fulei ZHAO ; Fanlian ZENG ; Xiaoyan WANG ; Jiadong YU ; Chengcheng YUE ; Xinai CUI ; Kaijun CUI ; Huawei CAI ; Yuquan WEI ; Yang ZHANG ; Jiong LI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(10):5327-5345
Traditional development of small protein scaffolds has relied on display technologies and mutation-based engineering, which limit sequence and functional diversity, thereby constraining their therapeutic and application potential. Protein design tools have significantly advanced the creation of novel protein sequences, structures, and functions. However, further improvements in design strategies are still needed to more efficiently optimize the functional performance of protein-based drugs and enhance their druggability. Here, we extended an evolution-based design protocol to create a novel minibinder, BindHer, against the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). It not only exhibits super stability and binding selectivity but also demonstrates remarkable properties in tissue specificity. Radiolabeling experiments with 99mTc, 68Ga, and 18F revealed that BindHer efficiently targets tumors in HER2-positive breast cancer mouse models, with minimal nonspecific liver absorption, outperforming scaffolds designed through traditional engineering. These findings highlight a new rational approach to automated protein design, offering significant potential for large-scale applications in therapeutic mini-protein development.
2.Development and application of a real-time PCR detection method for Helicobact-er pylori in canines
Qianle REN ; Zhanqing YANG ; Jinjun LI ; Bin GUO ; Xiaoqiong LI
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(6):1202-1209
Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)can colonize the gastric mucosa of humans and animals,leading to persistent infection,chronic inflammation,and tissue damage.To understand the preva-lence of H.pylori in dogs,this study designed specific primers targeting a unique region of the H.pylori virulence gene vacA and established a SYBR Green Ⅰ-based real-time PCR(qPCR)method.The specificity,sensitivity,and repeatability of this method were evaluated.Using the es-tablished method,alongside conventional PCR and H.pylori stool antigen(HpSA)detection,we conducted an epidemiological survey of H.pylori infection in pet dogs in urban Hangzhou.The re-sults showed that the standard curve demonstrated a good linear relationship within the concentra-tion range of 3.26×106 to 3.26×101 copies/μL.The method specifically detected H.pylori,with a minimum detection limit of 3.26×101 copies/μL.The intra-and inter-assay coefficients of variation ranged from 0.84%to 1.87%and 0.96%to 1.93%,respectively.Applying this method to canine fe-cal samples collected in Hangzhou from 2023 to 2024 revealed an overall H.pylori positive rate of 25.21%.In comparison,the detection rates by conventional PCR and HpSA were 10.68%and 8.97%,respectively.These results indicate that the established qPCR method is suitable for detec-ting H.pylori infection in dogs,providing a rapid,sensitive,specific,and reproducible quantitative detection method.Additionally,this study confirms the significant prevalence of H.pylori infection in household dogs.Given the widespread dissemination of H.pylori and its potential zoonotic risk,So recommend implementing risk communication and ongoing regional monitoring programs to protect the health of both humans and pets.
3.Research progress in relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian follicle expansion and its regulatory mechanism
Yibo ZHANG ; Li YANG ; Shiguang FENG ; Jie SUN ; Xiaoqiong HAO
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(3):137-146
Ovarian follicle expansion is an important part of their growth and development into dominant follicles,and is regulated by a variety of molecules and signals,including follicular cavity formation,follicular fluid accumulation,and granulosa cell proliferation.Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is the most common reproductive endocrine disease in women,and patients mainly present with increased preantral follicles and polycystic ovarian lesions caused by inadequate ovarian follicle expansion.This review summarizes recent research developments concerning the physiological process of ovarian follicle expansion and the related regulatory factors and mechanisms.We also consider the possible factors restricting ovarian follicle expansion in patients with PCOS,to provide a theoretical basis for follicular dysplasia,ovulation disorders and other diseases caused by abnormal ovarian follicle expansion.
4.Association between body roundness index and hyperuricemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Fanfan LI ; Lu NIU ; Jingjuan LI ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Ruifei YANG ; Xiaoqiong CHENG ; Binbin AN ; Zhenya WU ; Hongmei MA ; Lijuan WANG ; Shengnan LIU ; Jinyang WANG
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2025;33(6):419-423
Objective To investigate the association between body roundness index(BRI)and hyperuricemia(HUA)in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods 555 T2DM inpatients were selected from July 2022 to October 2023 in Gansu Province People's Hospital Endocrinology.According to BRI,the T2DM patients were divided into four group:low BRI(L-BRI,BRI≤3.579,n=140)group,moderate BRI(M-BRI,3.579
5.Research progress in relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian follicle expansion and its regulatory mechanism
Yibo ZHANG ; Li YANG ; Shiguang FENG ; Jie SUN ; Xiaoqiong HAO
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(3):137-146
Ovarian follicle expansion is an important part of their growth and development into dominant follicles,and is regulated by a variety of molecules and signals,including follicular cavity formation,follicular fluid accumulation,and granulosa cell proliferation.Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is the most common reproductive endocrine disease in women,and patients mainly present with increased preantral follicles and polycystic ovarian lesions caused by inadequate ovarian follicle expansion.This review summarizes recent research developments concerning the physiological process of ovarian follicle expansion and the related regulatory factors and mechanisms.We also consider the possible factors restricting ovarian follicle expansion in patients with PCOS,to provide a theoretical basis for follicular dysplasia,ovulation disorders and other diseases caused by abnormal ovarian follicle expansion.
6.Development and application of a real-time PCR detection method for Helicobact-er pylori in canines
Qianle REN ; Zhanqing YANG ; Jinjun LI ; Bin GUO ; Xiaoqiong LI
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(6):1202-1209
Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)can colonize the gastric mucosa of humans and animals,leading to persistent infection,chronic inflammation,and tissue damage.To understand the preva-lence of H.pylori in dogs,this study designed specific primers targeting a unique region of the H.pylori virulence gene vacA and established a SYBR Green Ⅰ-based real-time PCR(qPCR)method.The specificity,sensitivity,and repeatability of this method were evaluated.Using the es-tablished method,alongside conventional PCR and H.pylori stool antigen(HpSA)detection,we conducted an epidemiological survey of H.pylori infection in pet dogs in urban Hangzhou.The re-sults showed that the standard curve demonstrated a good linear relationship within the concentra-tion range of 3.26×106 to 3.26×101 copies/μL.The method specifically detected H.pylori,with a minimum detection limit of 3.26×101 copies/μL.The intra-and inter-assay coefficients of variation ranged from 0.84%to 1.87%and 0.96%to 1.93%,respectively.Applying this method to canine fe-cal samples collected in Hangzhou from 2023 to 2024 revealed an overall H.pylori positive rate of 25.21%.In comparison,the detection rates by conventional PCR and HpSA were 10.68%and 8.97%,respectively.These results indicate that the established qPCR method is suitable for detec-ting H.pylori infection in dogs,providing a rapid,sensitive,specific,and reproducible quantitative detection method.Additionally,this study confirms the significant prevalence of H.pylori infection in household dogs.Given the widespread dissemination of H.pylori and its potential zoonotic risk,So recommend implementing risk communication and ongoing regional monitoring programs to protect the health of both humans and pets.
7.Association between body roundness index and hyperuricemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Fanfan LI ; Lu NIU ; Jingjuan LI ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Ruifei YANG ; Xiaoqiong CHENG ; Binbin AN ; Zhenya WU ; Hongmei MA ; Lijuan WANG ; Shengnan LIU ; Jinyang WANG
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2025;33(6):419-423
Objective To investigate the association between body roundness index(BRI)and hyperuricemia(HUA)in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods 555 T2DM inpatients were selected from July 2022 to October 2023 in Gansu Province People's Hospital Endocrinology.According to BRI,the T2DM patients were divided into four group:low BRI(L-BRI,BRI≤3.579,n=140)group,moderate BRI(M-BRI,3.579
8.Effect of birth parity on life expectancy and healthy life expectancy among rural women
Huanxiang ZHANG ; Feng JIANG ; Hui LI ; Xiaoqiong WANG ; Xiaotian LIU ; Yali WANG ; Zixu LI ; Runxin LI ; Wenjie YANG ; Chongjian WANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(11):1684-1689
Objective:To analyze the effect of birth parity on life expectancy (LE) and healthy life expectancy (HLE) among rural women.Method:A total of 15 304 women aged 40 to 79 years who participated in baseline and follow-up surveys were selected from a rural cohort in Henan province. The LE and HLE of women with different birth parity were calculated by using multi-state life table.Results:There were 1 195 (7.8%), 7 782 (50.8%), 3 867 (25.3%) and 2 460 (16.1%) women with 1, 2, 3 and 4 birth parities, respectively, and the M ( Q1 and Q3) of age were 50.3 (47.3, 53.4) and 53.3 (48.8, 60.7), 62.6 (55.4, 66.9) and 69.5 (64.7, 73.4) years old, respectively. LE at 40 years old was 44.5, 44.8, 45.1 and 45.4 years old, and HLE was 17.7, 18.3, 18.8 and 19.3 years old, respectively. LE at age 40 increased by 0.3, 0.6, and 0.9 years in women with 2, 3, and 4 birth parities or more and HLE increased by 0.5, 1.1, and 1.6 years, respectively, compared with women with 1 birth parity. For women with higher and lower socioeconomic status who had 4 birth parities or more, the LE at age 40 was 47.1 and 43.9 years, respectively, an increase of 0.2 and 0.1 years over women with 1 birth parity, respectively; and the HLE was 20.4 and 18.7 years, respectively, an increase of 1.4 and 1.3 years over women with 1 birth parity, respectively. Conclusion:LE and HLE show an upward trend with the increase of birth parity among rural women.
9.Effect of birth parity on life expectancy and healthy life expectancy among rural women
Huanxiang ZHANG ; Feng JIANG ; Hui LI ; Xiaoqiong WANG ; Xiaotian LIU ; Yali WANG ; Zixu LI ; Runxin LI ; Wenjie YANG ; Chongjian WANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(11):1684-1689
Objective:To analyze the effect of birth parity on life expectancy (LE) and healthy life expectancy (HLE) among rural women.Method:A total of 15 304 women aged 40 to 79 years who participated in baseline and follow-up surveys were selected from a rural cohort in Henan province. The LE and HLE of women with different birth parity were calculated by using multi-state life table.Results:There were 1 195 (7.8%), 7 782 (50.8%), 3 867 (25.3%) and 2 460 (16.1%) women with 1, 2, 3 and 4 birth parities, respectively, and the M ( Q1 and Q3) of age were 50.3 (47.3, 53.4) and 53.3 (48.8, 60.7), 62.6 (55.4, 66.9) and 69.5 (64.7, 73.4) years old, respectively. LE at 40 years old was 44.5, 44.8, 45.1 and 45.4 years old, and HLE was 17.7, 18.3, 18.8 and 19.3 years old, respectively. LE at age 40 increased by 0.3, 0.6, and 0.9 years in women with 2, 3, and 4 birth parities or more and HLE increased by 0.5, 1.1, and 1.6 years, respectively, compared with women with 1 birth parity. For women with higher and lower socioeconomic status who had 4 birth parities or more, the LE at age 40 was 47.1 and 43.9 years, respectively, an increase of 0.2 and 0.1 years over women with 1 birth parity, respectively; and the HLE was 20.4 and 18.7 years, respectively, an increase of 1.4 and 1.3 years over women with 1 birth parity, respectively. Conclusion:LE and HLE show an upward trend with the increase of birth parity among rural women.
10.Myelodysplastic syndrome:an analysis of the genetic risk factors and prognosis of 190 patients
Lingle HUANG ; Xinyu YAN ; Lanxiang LIU ; Zesong YANG ; Xin WANG ; Xiaohua LUO ; Hongbin ZHANG ; Xiaoqiong TANG ; Qing XIAO ; Lin LIU ; Li WANG
Tumor 2023;43(2):83-96
Objective:To investigate the genetic risk factors and prognosis of 190 patients with myelodysplastic syndrome(MDS). Methods:The clinical data of 190 patients with MDS admitted to the Department of Hematology,The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from January 2015 to October 2020 were analyzed retrospectively,and the genetic background and survival curve of the patients were also analyzed. Results:MDS patients with higher risk according to International Prognostic Score System(IPSS)stratification at the time of initial diagnosis had more frequent and complex types of gene mutation and chromosomal abnormalities,indicating poor prognosis.The choice of treatment is associated with the prognosis of MDS patients with intermediate risk(IPSS stratification),and the relative risk of the overall survival rate of patients treated with hypomethylating agents is higher than that of patients on concomitant medication. Conclusion:MDS patients with higher-risk(IPSS stratification)have more complex genetic risk factors and lower survival rate than those with lower-risk(IPSS stratification).MDS patients with multiple genetic risk factors have a poor prognosis,and the type of gene mutation is a predictor of prognosis.

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