1.The value of serum and sputum Galectin-7 expression in evaluating the therapeutic effect of omalizumab in children with moderate asthma
Xiuya ZHANG ; Wei HUANG ; Ling LIU ; Jiao CHEN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(4):457-461
Objective To investigate the value of serum and sputum Galectin-7 expression in evaluating the therapeutic effect of omalizumab in children with moderate asthma.Methods A total of 210 children with moderate asthma admitted to the hospital from January 2021 to August 2023 were selected as the study ob-jects.All the children were treated with omazumab,and the efficacy was evaluated according to the clinical control criteria of asthma,and they were divided into effective group and ineffective group.The expression of Galectin-7 in serum and sputum before treatment was detected in the two groups.Multivariate Logistic regres-sion was used to analyze the relationship between serum and sputum Galectin-7 and the efficacy of omalizumab in the treatment of moderate asthma children.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to ana-lyze the value of serum and sputum Galectin-7 in evaluating the efficacy of omalizumab in the treatment of children with moderate asthma.Results There was statistical significance in the proportion of passive smok-ing between the two groups(P<0.05).The expression of Galectin-7 in serum and sputum before treatment in the effective group was lower than that in the ineffective group,and the difference was statistically signifi-cant(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that passive smoking history,serum Galec-tin-7 expression and sputum Galectin-7 expression were independent risk factors affecting the efficacy of oma-lizumab in the treatment of moderate asthma children(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis results showed that,The area under the curve of serum Galectin-7,sputum Galectin-7 and their combination to evaluate the efficacy of omalizumab in the treatment of children with moderate asthma were 0.791(95%CI:0.673-0.849),0.845(95%CI:0.766-0.925),0.910(95%CI:0.844-0.976),respectively.Conclusion The combined detection of serum Galectin-7 and sputum Galectin-7 has a higher value in evaluating the therapeutic effect of omazumab in children with moderate asthma.
2.Epidemiology and influencing factors of skin complications at the puncture site following femoral artery compression in patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma after TACE
Xuemin JING ; Ruiying MA ; Lili ZHANG ; Huijuan GE ; Yongmei WANG ; Xiuya XING ; Xia JING ; Li ZHOU ; Cailian WANG ; Wanmiao GUI ; Jingjie REN
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2025;34(8):894-899
Objective To investigate the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of Femoral Artery Compression-Related Skin Complications Around the Puncture Site(FACR-SCAPS)in patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)undergoing transarterial chemoembolization(TACE).Methods A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted using convenience sampling.A total of 1 573 HCC patients who underwent TACE between April 2023 and October 2024 were recruited from interventional radiology departments,oncology units,and specialized centers across 10 hospitals in Beijing,Tianjin,Shandong,Hebei,Qinghai,and Inner Mongolia.Descriptive statistics,univariate analysis,and multivariate logistic regression were used to explore the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of FACR-SCAPS in this population.Results Among the 1 573 primary HCC patients undergoing TACE interventional therapy,FACR-SCAPS occurred in 28.99%(456/1 573),with a total of 476 complication instances recorded(30.26 per 100 patients).Patients with a single complication accounted for 96.93%,whereas those with multiple complications constituted 3.07%.The most prevalent types of complications were skin erythema,skin ecchymosis,and hard lumps formation,collectively accounting for 96.49%of all complications.Hematoma,blisters,and rupture complications collectively accounted for only 4.61%.Logistic regression analysis revealed that peak diastolic blood pressure during compression(OR=1.024,95%CI:1.013-1.035,P<0.001),use of rotary compression hemostasis devices(OR=3.220,95%CI:2.120-4.891,P<0.001),elevated PT-INR(OR=19.630,95%CI:6.039-63.810,P<0.001),and anticoagulant use within the last three months(OR=1.909,95%CI:1.064-3.427,P=0.030)were significant influencing factors associated with FACR-SCAPS post-TACE.Conclusion FACR-SCAPS is commonly seen among primary HCC patients after TACE,its risk factors include peak diastolic blood pressure during compression,use of rotary compression devices,elevated PT-INR,and recent anticoagulant use.
3.Prediction of premature mortality of major chronic and non-communicable diseases and exploration of influencing factors in Anhui Province
Qin HE ; Yan ZHANG ; Xiuya XING ; Dan DAI ; Qianyao CHENG ; Wei XU ; Zhenqiu ZHA ; Rui LI ; Yeji CHEN ; Huadong WANG ; Zhirong LIU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(5):700-707
Objective:To analyze and predict the future trend of the premature mortality of major chronic and non-communicable diseases in Anhui Province, evaluate the implementation of the "Healthy China 2030" Plan, and explore its influencing factors.Methods:Using data from death-cause surveillance and statistical yearbooks in Anhui, the trend prediction and analysis on influencing factors were conducted by using methods such as time series accumulation and logarithmic linear Joinpoint regression, principal component regression.Results:In Anhui, 28.10% of the deaths were premature ones, of which 84.40% were attributed to chronic and non-communicable diseases. In premature deaths attributed to chronic and non-communicable diseases, the deaths caused by malignant tumor and cardiovascular disease accounted for 45.88% and 41.65% respectively. The prediction results showed that the premature mortality of major chronic and non-communicable diseases would decrease in Anhui in the future, and by 2030, the goal in the "Healthy China 2030" Plan would be reached only in rural area. To reduce premature death, it is necessary to pay attention to the prevention and control of malignant tumor and cardiovascular disease. Men in urban area are the key population. Factors that reflect urban infrastructure had a significant impact on premature mortality of major chronic non-communicable diseases, such as garden and green space area per capita. Factors such as concentration of PM 2.5 had a negative impact on premature mortality of chronic non-communicable diseases, while factors such as garden and green space area per capita had a positive impact. Conclusions:Disease burden caused by chronic and non-communicable diseases, such as malignant tumor, exits in Anhui. Men in urban area are key population in the prevention and control of chronic and non-communicable diseases in the future.
4.Etiology and epidemiology of chronic cough aged 6-14 years in children
Xiuya ZHANG ; Mingyue XIA ; Ling LIU ; Yanqi LIU ; Wei HUANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2021;32(2):89-91
Objective To investigate the incidence and risk factors of chronic cough in children aged 6-14 years. Methods The incidence of chronic cough in children aged 6-14 years in Qinhuangdao city was investigated by questionnaire. Results A total of 4 000 questionnaires were distributed, 3 785 of them were effectively recovered, with the recovery rate of 94.6%. The incidence of chronic cough in children aged 6-14 was 5.1% (194/3 785). The prevalence rates of boys and girls were 5.4% (101/1 859) and 4.8% (93/1 926), respectively, with no significant difference (χ2=0.641,P=0.873). The incidence rate of children in industrial town area 6.7% (64/955) was significantly higher than that in urban area 4.4% (85/1 917) and agricultural town 4.9% (45/913) (χ2=55.082,P=0.000). The risk factors showed that chronic cough was associated with long-term allergen exposure, allergic constitution, asthma, rhinitis, reflux esophagitis and other nasopharynx diseases (χ2=17.833,43.370,194.466,27.773,101.92,11.268,P =0.000). Regression model analysis showed that asthma, rhinitis and allergen long-term exposure were independent risk factors of chronic cough (Wald=15.352,10.174,12.625,12.659,P =0.000). Conclusion The incidence rate of children in industrial town is higher in Qinhuangdao City than those in other urban areas, 6~14 years old children. Asthma, rhinitis and allergen exposure are the main causes of chronic cough.
5.De Novo and Inherited SETD1A Variants in Early-onset Epilepsy.
Xiuya YU ; Lin YANG ; Jin LI ; Wanxing LI ; Dongzhi LI ; Ran WANG ; Kai WU ; Wenhao CHEN ; Yi ZHANG ; Zilong QIU ; Wenhao ZHOU
Neuroscience Bulletin 2019;35(6):1045-1057
Early-onset epilepsy is a neurological abnormality in childhood, and it is especially common in the first 2 years after birth. Seizures in early life mostly result from structural or metabolic disorders in the brain, and the genetic causes of idiopathic seizures have been extensively investigated. In this study, we identified four missense mutations in the SETD1A gene (SET domain-containing 1A, histone lysine methyltransferase): three de novo mutations in three individuals and one inherited mutation in a four-generation family. Whole-exome sequencing indicated that all four of these mutations were responsible for the seizures. Mutations of SETD1A have been implicated in schizophrenia and developmental disorders, so we examined the role of the four mutations (R913C, Q269R, G1369R, and R1392H) in neural development. We found that their expression in mouse primary cortical neurons affected excitatory synapse development. Moreover, expression of the R913C mutation also affected the migration of cortical neurons in the mouse brain. We further identified two common genes (Neurl4 and Usp39) affected by mutations of SETD1A. These results suggested that the mutations of SETD1A play a fundamental role in abnormal synaptic function and the development of neurons, so they may be pathogenic factors for neurodevelopmental disorders.
6.A Novel MYCN Variant Associated with Intellectual Disability Regulates Neuronal Development.
Xiuya YU ; Liyuan HU ; Xu LIU ; Guodong ZHAN ; Mei MEI ; Huijun WANG ; Xiaohua ZHANG ; Zilong QIU ; Wenhao ZHOU ; Lin YANG
Neuroscience Bulletin 2018;34(5):854-858
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7.Lentivirus-mediated inhibition of tumor necrosis factor-alpha effect in expression of Caspase-3 and Bcl-2 in spinal cord contusion rats
Yizhi WANG ; Xi HU ; Xiuya ZHOU ; Hongyu XIANG ; Ya LIN ; Bingyi TANG ; Tingting TANG ; Qian ZENG ; Xiao ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(17):2807-2812
Objective To explore the change of apoptosis factor Caspase-3 and Bcl-2 in the injured segment of rat with spinal cord injury after inhibiting lentivirus expression of inflammation factor TNF-α. To study the relationship between Caspase-3, Bcl-2, Bax and TNF-α in spinal cord injury. Mthods Spinal cord contusion model was prepared by Allen method. The relation between tumor necrosis factor alpha and Bcl-2, was predicted by the method of GeneMANIA bioinformatics. The RNA which was packaged by lentivirus constructed the RNA interference model of tumour necrosis factor alpha. After interference of tumor necrosis factor alpha, we used the method of QRT-PCR to assays the mRNA expression of Caspase-3 and Bcl-2 in spinal cord and detect of the localization of Caspase-3 and Bcl-2 by immunohistochemistry. Statistical analysis with SPSS17.0. Results SD rats had paraplegia and urinate retentaion because of spinal cord injury. The result of QRT-PCR showed that in the seventh day after SCC, the expression of Caspase-3 reduced significantly (P < 0.05) and Bcl-2 did not change significantly (P > 0.05). Immunohistochemistry experiment results showed that Caspase-3 Bcl-2 and Bax immunoreactive cells were observed in the neurons and glial cells of both white matter and gray matter in the spinal cord. The results were the same with QRT-PCR.. Conclusion TNF-α in rats after SCC can effectively regulate the ratio of Bcl-2 and Bax , and then regulate the expression of Caspase-3 , which may affect the function of apoptosis and function recovery after spinal cord injury.
8.The application of virtual reality technology in the training of peer interaction in children with high functioning autism:attentional bias modification
Feng ZHANG ; Wenting CHE ; Cheng GUO ; Xiuya LEI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2016;25(8):754-757
Objective To explore the effect of virtual reality technology in the promotion of peer in?teraction ability in children with high functioning autism( HFA) . Methods 15 children with HFA were re?cruited and divided into control group( n=5) ,experimental group 1( n=5) and experimental group 2( n=5) with IQ and gender matching. The experimental group 1 received the attentional bias modification task,the flash animation technology task using virtual reality technology and the task in the real environment. The ex?perimental group 2 received the flash animation technology task using virtual reality technology and the task in the real environment. The control group received the task in the real environment only. Results ( 1) Af?ter the attentional bias modification,compared with the experimental group 2,the experimental group 1 was shorter on reaction time( T1=16.0,T2=39.0, U=1.0, P=0.016) ,and was higher on the accuracy( T1=40.0, T2=15.0, U=0.0, P=0.008).(2)The scores of the experimental group 1 in the other?regarding(T1=39.5, T2=15.5, U=0.5, P<0.01) and the using language( T1=38.0,T2=17.0, U=2.0, P<0.05) were higher than the experimental group 2.(3) The scores of the experimental group 1 in the other?regarding,using language and rule executor were higher than those of the control group(all P<0.01).(4) The score of the experimental group 2 in the other?regarding was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05) . Conclusion The attention bias correction based virtual reality peer interaction technology can effectively improve the ability of other?re?garding,language using and execution rules of children with HFA in the real environment.
9.Nursing care for patients with primary liver cancer receiving CT-guided percutaneous microwave ablation treatment
Chunmiao ZHANG ; Jing HE ; Yanxia ZHANG ; Xiaoli ZHANG ; Ying WANG ; Guanghua WEI ; Xiuya XING
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2015;(3):265-267
Objective To summarize the nursing points for patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who are receiving CT-guided percutaneous microwave ablation treatment. Methods A total of 77 HCC patients were enrolled in this study. CT-guided percutaneous microwave ablation treatment was carried out in all patients. High quality perioperative nursing care was implemented, and the adverse reactions were analyzed and summarized. Results CT-guided percutaneous microwave ablation was successfully accomplished in all the 77 cases. After the treatment, different degrees of pain occurred in 29 cases, liver function damage was detected in 6 cases, and pneumothorax was seen in one case. After active treatment and nursing, the clinical conditions were effectively controlled in all patients. No death occurred in perioperative period. Conclusion With the help of sufficient preoperative preparation, close intraoperative cooperation and postoperative effective treatment and nursing, the clinical condition is significantly improved, the complications have been effectively prevented and reduced, and the patient’s quality of life is also improved.
10.Antitumor activities of liposoluble components of caulis Marsdeniae tenocissimae and analysis on its chemical constituents.
Hui ZHANG ; Zhidong PEI ; Xiuya ZHANG ; Tingguo KANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2010;35(24):3325-3328
OBJECTIVETo study the antitumor activities of the liposoluble components from caulis Marsdenia tenocissimae and analyze its chemical constituents.
METHODThe supercritical fluid extraction was used to extract the liposoluble components from caulis M. tenocissimae. MIT test was applied to study the anticancer effects of liposoluble components on growth inhibition in human liver cancer line HepG-2 cells, and the chemical constituents were analyzed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
RESULTThe liposoluble components of caulis M. tenocissimae have obvious growth inhibitory action to HepG-2 cells. Twenty-four compounds were identified and their relative contents were determined.
CONCLUSIONThe liposoluble components from caulis M. tenocissimae have antitumor activities, and its pharmacological activity is related to its chemical constituents.
Antineoplastic Agents ; analysis ; chemistry ; pharmacology ; Cell Proliferation ; drug effects ; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry ; Hep G2 Cells ; Humans ; Lipids ; chemistry ; Marsdenia ; chemistry ; Solubility


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