1.Value of Golgi protein 73 in assessing liver fibrosis degree and prognosis of patients with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Wanying HUO ; Hua HE ; Xinyi YU ; Maiman HE ; Jing JIANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(8):1878-1887
ObjectiveTo assess the performance of preoperative serum Golgi protein 73 (GP73) in diagnosing liver fibrosis degree in patients with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), to investigate its value in predicting postoperative survival, and to provide a basis for risk stratification and individualized decision-making in this population. MethodsA total of 631 patients with HCC who underwent liver resection at The First Hospital of Jilin University from March 1, 2009 to December 31, 2022 were enrolled. The demographic, pathological, and serological features of the patients were collected, and the serum level of GP73 was measured before surgery. Scheuer score determined by liver biopsy was used as the gold standard for diagnosing liver fibrosis; the Spearman correlation analysis was used to investigate the correlation between GP73 and liver fibrosis; the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and the area under the ROC curve (AUC) were used to assess the value of serum GP73 and compound serological markers in the diagnosis of liver fibrosis, and the Delong test was used for comparison of AUC. With all-cause mortality as the outcome, X-Tile 3.6.1 software was used to determine the optimal cut-off value of GP73; the univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were used to identify independent influencing factors for prognosis, and a nomogram model was constructed. Ten-fold cross-validation was used for internal validation; index of concordance (C-index), integrated discrimination improvement (IDI) index, and net reclassification improvement (NRI) index were calculated; calibration curve and decision curve analysis were used to assess the predictive performance of the model. ResultsThe serum level of GP73 was positively correlated with Scheuer liver fibrosis stage (rs=0.255, P<0.001). Serum GP73 had a significantly higher AUC than gamma-glutamyl transferase-to-platelet ratio (0.704 vs 0.634, Z=2.00, P=0.046) and S index (0.704 vs 0.637, Z=1.98, P=0.048) in the diagnosis of significant liver fibrosis, with no significant difference compared with aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (AUC=0.722) and fibrosis-4 index (AUC=0.695) (both P>0.05). During a median follow-up time of 48.66 months, 239 patients (37.9%) died. GP73 had an optimal cut-off value of 65 ng/mL in predicting postoperative mortality in patients with resectable HCC, and high GP73 expression (≥65 ng/mL) alone achieved a C-index of 0.617 for predicting the prognosis of HCC patients, which was better than the C-index of 0.551 for Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage (P<0.001). The multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that serum GP73 (hazard ratio [HR]=2.56, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.86 — 3.52, P<0.001), sex (HR=1.58, 95%CI: 1.10 — 2.28, P=0.014), vascular invasion (HR=1.69, 95%CI: 1.30 — 2.21, P<0.001), total bilirubin (HR=1.49, 95%CI: 1.16 — 1.93, P=0.002), and maximum tumor diameter (HR=1.07, 95%CI: 1.04 — 1.11, P<0.001) were independent risk factors for all-cause mortality after hepatectomy in patients with HCC. In order to assess whether the addition of GP73 to the other four variables could further improve model performance, the model based on GP73, sex, vascular invasion, total bilirubin, and maximum tumor diameter was defined as the GP73-included model, and the model based on all five variables except GP73 was defined as the GP73-excluded model. The GP73-included model achieved an AUC of 0.704 (95%CI: 0.656 — 0.753) for predicting 5-year survival rate after surgery, and ten-fold cross-validation showed that this model had a mean C-index of 0.716 (95%CI: 0.682 — 0.750), which was higher than the C-index of the GP73-excluded model (C-index=0.682, 95%CI: 0.645 — 0.719, P=0.008) and BCLC stage (C-index=0.551, 95%CI: 0.523 — 0.580, P<0.001). Compared with the GP73-excluded model, the GP73-included model yielded an IDI index of 0.039 (95%CI: 0.016 — 0.069, P<0.001) and an NRI index of 0.259 (95%CI: 0.179 — 0.335, P<0.001), and compared with BCLC stage, the GP73-included model had an IDI index of 0.112 (95%CI: 0.069 — 0.163, P<0.001) and an NRI index of 0.272 (95%CI: 0.169 — 0.380, P<0.001). Calibration curve and decision curve analyses showed that the GP73-included model had good calibration and net clinical benefit. ConclusionGP73 can be used as a serological biomarker for diagnosing liver fibrosis in patients with resectable HCC, and preoperative GP73 level has a certain value in predicting the survival of these patients after hepatectomy. The integrated prognostic model incorporating GP73 can help to optimize postoperative risk stratification, thereby providing a basis for decision-making in precise treatment of HCC.
2.Effect of Different Intraoperative Oxygen Concentrations on Early Postoperative Myocardial Injury in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery:a Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Yuanzhao ZHUANG ; Xinyi DAN ; Jingyang ZENG ; Changcheng JIANG ; Jiaxiao SUN
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2025;25(7):393-397
Objective To investigate the effect of different intraoperative oxygen concentrations on myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery(MINS)in patients with coronary heart disease undergoing laparoscopic surgery.Methods A total of 76 patients with coronary heart disease scheduled for laparoscopic surgery between January and December 2024 were randomly assigned to group L(FiO2=0.3,n=39)or group H(FiO2=0.8,n=37).In the group L,if intraoperative oxygen saturation fell below 92%,FiO2 was increased incrementally by0.03-0.1 as required.MINS was defined as postoperative high-sensitivity troponin T(hs-TnT)levels>65 ng/L,or 20 ng/L
3.Advances in the application of gene copy number alteration detection technology in lymphoma
Yu PENG ; Shuang CHEN ; Tingting JIANG ; Can LIN ; Longrong RAN ; Xuelian WU ; Lian LI ; Liangmei LI ; Xinyi TANG ; Yakun ZHANG ; Huiyu XIANG ; Junxi LIU ; Dan JI ; Zailin YANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(15):1860-1866
Lymphoma is a highly heterogeneous malignancy characterized by complex molecular regulatory mechanisms that result in significant differences in aggressiveness and prognosis across its subtypes.Gene copy number alteration(CNA)analysis,an emerging technology,has become a pivotal tool in the precision re-search and management of lymphoma.By detecting DNA deletions,amplifications,and chromosomal copy number changes,CNA analysis addresses the limitations of traditional cytogenetic techniques,enhances the ac-curacy of subtype classification,and aids in evaluating tumor heterogeneity and disease progression.This re-view provides a comprehensive summary of CNA detection methods and their applications in lymphoma,with a focus on recent advancements in the field.It offers a comparative analysis of CNA detection techniques and discusses their role in precision diagnosis,subtype classification,monitoring disease progression,predicting therapeutic resistance,and assessing prognosis.Additionally,the review explores the potential applications of CNA analysis in uncovering molecular regulatory mechanisms,optimizing therapeutic strategies,and impro-ving patient survival outcomes.
4.Role of HMGB1 in inflammatory pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases
Nan JIANG ; Zhibin DING ; Ting YANG ; Miaomiao HOU ; Hongxia HAN ; Cungen MA ; Lijuan SONG ; Xinyi LI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(2):472-478
Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of chronic progressive diseases characterized by inflammation,degenera-tion and apoptosis.Chronic neuroinflammation is gradually becoming a potential pathogenic and predisposing factor.As a widely expressed non-histone nucleoprotein,HMGB1 participates in inflammatory process of human body through receptors of advanced glycation end products and Toll-like receptors while maintaining chromosome homeostasis.As a key factor of neuroinflammation,HMGB1 is widely involved in development of neurodegenerative diseases and may become a biomarker and a potential therapeutic target of neurodegenerative diseases.This article reviews the role of HMGB1 in neurodegenerative diseases and tries to provide ground-work for basic research and clinical application for targeting HMGB1 in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
5.Astrocytes regulate remyelination in central nervous system
Jing SHUI ; Yu HE ; Nan JIANG ; Kun XU ; Lijuan SONG ; Zhibin DING ; Cungen MA ; Xinyi LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(36):7889-7897
BACKGROUND:Remyelination in the central nervous system is a basic repair process triggered by demyelinating events,mainly through the proliferation,migration,and differentiation of oligodendrocyte precursor cells into oligodendrocytes.The process of remyelination is affected by many factors such as astrocytes,myelin debris,microglia,macrophages,endothelial cells,pericytes,T cells,and age.OBJECTIVE:Astrocytes play an important role in regulating synaptic activity,nutritional support,and tissue repair in the central nervous system.This review aims to provide potential therapeutic targets for demyelinating diseases of central nervous system by reviewing the role of astrocytes in remyelination.METHODS:A search was conducted on relevant literature collected from CNKI,PubMed,and Web of Science from 2014 tO 2024.The search terms were"astrocytes,oligodendrocyte precursor cells,remyelination"in both Chinese and English.Finally,66 articles were included after screening and summarized.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The treatment of demyelinating diseases,such as multiple sclerosis,is limited to disease-modifying therapies,and there is no available method to overcome the failure of remyelination.Therefore,it is necessary to explore targets related to remyelination to promote myelin repair.(2)Remyelination is a process in which oligodendrocyte precursor cells proliferate,migrate,differentiate,and mature into oligodendrocytes,and the latter produce myelin to wrap axons to form myelin sheath.(3)Astrocytes regulate remyelination by phagocytosis of myelin debris,participating in inflammatory response,transforming into oligodendrocyte lineage cells,providing energy supply for oligodendrocyte lineage cells,releasing neurotrophic factors,and secreting extracellular matrix components.(4)The drugs screened in this paper use astrocytes and their derived factors as intervention targets to regulate the remyelination.Some drugs have satisfactory effects,but their effectiveness and safety still need more basic research and clinical trials to verify.(5)The mechanism of action of astrocytes in remyelination has not been fully elucidated,and the related molecular targets and signaling pathways can be further studied.
6.Preventive effect of 1,8-cineole on caries induced by Streptococcus mutans in rats
Xiaoxi JIANG ; Xinyi YANG ; Li HE ; Shiting LI ; Chunhui LI
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2025;41(6):763-767
Objective:To investigate the possibility of 1,8-cineole in the prevention of Streptococcus mutans(S.mutans)induced dental caries in rats.Methods:40 specific pathogen-free rats were randomly divided into 5 groups(n=8):distilled water group(negative control group),chlorhexidine group(positive control group),and eucalyptin low(MIC),medium(2MIC)and high(4MIC)dose groups.The plates were streaked with saliva samples,and calculated the number of S.mutans colonies and the ratio of the total number of colonies.Keyes' method was used to evaluate the caries damage of the jaws specimens.Results:At the end of the experiment,the proportion(%)of S.mutans in the oral cavity of the drug groups decreased(P<0.000 1),but there was no significant difference between the drug group and the positive control group(P<0.05).At the end of the experiment,compared with the negative control group,the scores of each grade in the drug group decreased(P<0.05),but there was no significant differ-ence between positive control group and each 1,8-cineole group(P>0.05),and among the 3 1,8-cineole dose groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:1,8-cineole at the MIC can inhibit the growth of S.mutans in the oral cavity of rats with dental caries and reduce the frequency and severity of dental caries.
7.Astrocytes regulate remyelination in central nervous system
Jing SHUI ; Yu HE ; Nan JIANG ; Kun XU ; Lijuan SONG ; Zhibin DING ; Cungen MA ; Xinyi LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(36):7889-7897
BACKGROUND:Remyelination in the central nervous system is a basic repair process triggered by demyelinating events,mainly through the proliferation,migration,and differentiation of oligodendrocyte precursor cells into oligodendrocytes.The process of remyelination is affected by many factors such as astrocytes,myelin debris,microglia,macrophages,endothelial cells,pericytes,T cells,and age.OBJECTIVE:Astrocytes play an important role in regulating synaptic activity,nutritional support,and tissue repair in the central nervous system.This review aims to provide potential therapeutic targets for demyelinating diseases of central nervous system by reviewing the role of astrocytes in remyelination.METHODS:A search was conducted on relevant literature collected from CNKI,PubMed,and Web of Science from 2014 tO 2024.The search terms were"astrocytes,oligodendrocyte precursor cells,remyelination"in both Chinese and English.Finally,66 articles were included after screening and summarized.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The treatment of demyelinating diseases,such as multiple sclerosis,is limited to disease-modifying therapies,and there is no available method to overcome the failure of remyelination.Therefore,it is necessary to explore targets related to remyelination to promote myelin repair.(2)Remyelination is a process in which oligodendrocyte precursor cells proliferate,migrate,differentiate,and mature into oligodendrocytes,and the latter produce myelin to wrap axons to form myelin sheath.(3)Astrocytes regulate remyelination by phagocytosis of myelin debris,participating in inflammatory response,transforming into oligodendrocyte lineage cells,providing energy supply for oligodendrocyte lineage cells,releasing neurotrophic factors,and secreting extracellular matrix components.(4)The drugs screened in this paper use astrocytes and their derived factors as intervention targets to regulate the remyelination.Some drugs have satisfactory effects,but their effectiveness and safety still need more basic research and clinical trials to verify.(5)The mechanism of action of astrocytes in remyelination has not been fully elucidated,and the related molecular targets and signaling pathways can be further studied.
8.Clinical features and prognosis associated risk factors analysis of non-eosinophilic esophagitis eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases in children
Chenxi YAN ; Xinyi JIA ; Wei ZHENG ; Mizu JIANG
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2025;63(9):999-1004
Objective:To investigate the clinical features and prognosis associated risk factors of non-eosinophilic esophagitis eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (non-EoE EGID) in children.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted. Clinical data, including symptoms, laboratory test results, endoscopic findings, treatment and prognosis of 48 children diagnosed with non-EoE EGID at Children′s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine from May 2015 to March 2023 were collected. Patients were grouped according to the eosinophils (EOS) diagnostic threshold of new guideline for non-EoE EGID. Independent sample t tests, Wilcoxon rank-sum test, chi-squared test or Fisher exact test were used for intergroup comparisons. Kaplan-Meier method was used to plot the survival curve of disease recurrence in children with non-EoE EGID. Log-Rank test and the proportional hazards model were respectively used for univariate analysis and multivariate analysis. Results:Of the 48 children with non-EoE EGID, there were 38 males and 10 females. Twenty-six patients (54%) with onset age >6-10 years accounted for the highest proportion. The most common symptom was abdominal pain, occurring in 34 patients (71%). Laboratory test results showed that 32 patients (67%) had increased EOS count in peripheral blood. A total of 35 imaging examination showed thickened intestinal wall in 17 patients (49%) and bowel dilatation in 3 patients (9%). Twenty-five patients (52%) received glucocorticoid treatment. The serum albumin level in the high diagnostic threshold group was lower than that in the low diagnostic threshold group ( Z=2.17, P=0.030), no statistically significant difference was found in other clinical characteristics (all P>0.05). The 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year recurrence-free survival rates for non-EoE EGID children were (81±6)%, (81±6)%, and (44±13)% respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that bowel dilatation ( HR=5.87, 95% CI 1.06-32.48) was an independent predictor of disease recurrence. Conclusions:A higher proportion of non-EoE EGID patients are male. The most common symptom is abdominal pain, and the peripheral blood EOS counts are often elevated. Among children with non-EoE EGID, those with higher pathological EOS counts have lower serum albumin levels. Bowel dilatation is a risk factor for disease recurrence in non-EoE EGID children.
9.The relationship between 24-hour movement behaviors and cognitive function in the elderly:a scoping review
Jiayan YUAN ; Songmei ZHONG ; Xinyi ZHENG ; Meiqian WU ; Jin XIAO ; Biyan JIANG ; Caixia LIU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(12):1517-1523
Objective To conduct a scoping review of research on the relationship between 24-hour movement behaviours and cognitive function in the elderly,so as to provide references for future research.Methods Totally 8 Chinese and English databases were systematically searched.The search period spanned from the establishment of databases until November 30,2024.According to the scoping review framework,2 researchers independently screened the studies,extracted the data of the included studies,and collaborated on the final analysis.Results A total of 12 papers were included,and the distribution of 24-hour movement behaviors in the elderly was as follows:3.0-5.4 h/d for light physical activity,0.6-1.5 h/d for moderate vigorous physical activity,8.9-12.3 h/d for sedentary behaviour and 6.7-8.4 h/d for sleep.Measures included objective,subjective and subject-objective measures.There are complex interactions among physical activity,sedentary behavior,sleep and cognitive function,which jointly affect cognitive function in the elderly.Conclusion Despite current differences in the measurement of 24-hour movement behaviours,the decreased physical activity,the increased sedentary time,and insufficient or excessive sleep are common problems among the elderly.By increasing physical activity,reducing sedentary behavior and ensuring adequate sleep,the overall cognitive function,executive function of the elderly can be improved.In the future,we should pay attention to the time allocation of 24-hour movement behaviours of the elderly,develop accurate and standardized measurement methods,and promote research in this field.
10.Effect of Different Intraoperative Oxygen Concentrations on Early Postoperative Myocardial Injury in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery:a Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Yuanzhao ZHUANG ; Xinyi DAN ; Jingyang ZENG ; Changcheng JIANG ; Jiaxiao SUN
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2025;25(7):393-397
Objective To investigate the effect of different intraoperative oxygen concentrations on myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery(MINS)in patients with coronary heart disease undergoing laparoscopic surgery.Methods A total of 76 patients with coronary heart disease scheduled for laparoscopic surgery between January and December 2024 were randomly assigned to group L(FiO2=0.3,n=39)or group H(FiO2=0.8,n=37).In the group L,if intraoperative oxygen saturation fell below 92%,FiO2 was increased incrementally by0.03-0.1 as required.MINS was defined as postoperative high-sensitivity troponin T(hs-TnT)levels>65 ng/L,or 20 ng/L

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