1.Enhanced radiotheranostic targeting of integrin α5β1 with PEGylation-enabled peptide multidisplay platform (PEGibody): A strategy for prolonged tumor retention with fast blood clearance.
Siqi ZHANG ; Xiaohui MA ; Jiang WU ; Jieting SHEN ; Yuntao SHI ; Xingkai WANG ; Lin XIE ; Xiaona SUN ; Yuxuan WU ; Hao TIAN ; Xin GAO ; Xueyao CHEN ; Hongyi HUANG ; Lu CHEN ; Xuekai SONG ; Qichen HU ; Hailong ZHANG ; Feng WANG ; Zhao-Hui JIN ; Ming-Rong ZHANG ; Rui WANG ; Kuan HU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(2):692-706
Peptide-based radiopharmaceuticals targeting integrin α5β1 show promise for precise tumor diagnosis and treatment. However, current peptide-based radioligands that target α5β1 demonstrate inadequate in vivo performance owing to limited tumor retention. The use of PEGylation to enhance the tumor retention of radiopharmaceuticals by prolonging blood circulation time poses a risk of increased blood toxicity. Therefore, a PEGylation strategy that boosts tumor retention while minimizing blood circulation time is urgently needed. Here, we developed a PEGylation-enabled peptide multidisplay platform (PEGibody) for PR_b, an α5β1 targeting peptide. PEGibody generation involved PEGylation and self-assembly. [64Cu]QM-2303 PEGibodies displayed spherical nanoparticles ranging from 100 to 200 nm in diameter. Compared with non-PEGylated radioligands, [64Cu]QM-2303 demonstrated enhanced tumor retention time due to increased binding affinity and stability. Importantly, the biodistribution analysis confirmed rapid clearance of [64Cu]QM-2303 from the bloodstream. Administration of a single dose of [177Lu]QM-2303 led to robust antitumor efficacy. Furthermore, [64Cu]/[177Lu]QM-2303 exhibited low hematological and organ toxicity in both healthy and tumor-bearing mice. Therefore, this study presents a PEGibody-based radiotheranostic approach that enhances tumor retention time and provides long-lasting antitumor effects without prolonging blood circulation lifetime. The PEGibody-based radiopharmaceutical [64Cu]/[177Lu]QM-2303 shows great potential for positron emission tomography imaging-guided targeted radionuclide therapy for α5β1-overexpressing tumors.
2.Fibroblast activation protein targeting radiopharmaceuticals: From drug design to clinical translation.
Yuxuan WU ; Xingkai WANG ; Xiaona SUN ; Xin GAO ; Siqi ZHANG ; Jieting SHEN ; Hao TIAN ; Xueyao CHEN ; Hongyi HUANG ; Shuo JIANG ; Boyang ZHANG ; Yingzi ZHANG ; Minzi LU ; Hailong ZHANG ; Zhicheng SUN ; Ruping LIU ; Hong ZHANG ; Ming-Rong ZHANG ; Kuan HU ; Rui WANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(9):4511-4542
The activation proteins released by fibroblasts in the tumor microenvironment regulate tumor growth, migration, and treatment response, thereby influencing tumor progression and therapeutic outcomes. Owing to the proliferation and metastasis of tumors, fibroblast activation protein (FAP) is typically highly expressed in the tumor stroma, whereas it is nearly absent in adult normal tissues and benign lesions, making it an attractive target for precision medicine. Radiolabeled agents targeting FAP have the potential for targeted cancer diagnosis and therapy. This comprehensive review aims to describe the evolution of FAPI-based radiopharmaceuticals and their structural optimization. Within its scope, this review summarizes the advances in the use of radiolabeled small molecule inhibitors for tumor imaging and therapy as well as the modification strategies for FAPIs, combined with insights from structure-activity relationships and clinical studies, providing a valuable perspective for radiopharmaceutical clinical development and application.
3.Construction and value of maintenance model of ophthalmic equipment of hospital based on Delphi method
Guixin ZHANG ; Wei WANG ; Xueyao WANG ; Huimin CHEN ; Jianying YANG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(5):137-141
Objective:To construct a maintenance model of ophthalmic equipment of hospital based on Delphi method,so as to provide a new idea in management for ophthalmic equipment.Methods:The maintenance evaluation system of ophthalmic equipment was constructed by Delphi method,and the analytic hierarchy process(AHP)was applied to determine weight of evaluation index of equipment so as to standardize the management for ophthalmic equipment.A total of thirty used equipment that related to diagnosis and treatment for eye disease in Eye Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences from January 2022 to January 2023 were selected.According to different management modes,the conventional management mode(15 equipment)and Delphi method management mode(15 devices)were adopted respectively to manage equipment.A self-made questionnaire was adopted to investigate the satisfaction degree of medical staffs of the department of ophthalmology,and staffs of purchasing equipment for clinical configuration and use of ophthalmic equipment.The standardization degree of operation management for ophthalmic equipment,operation quality of equipment and satisfaction of medical staffs for clinical configuration of the two management modes were compared.Results:The scores of standardization degree of operation,disinfection and sterilization,maintenance and fault repair were respectively(92.14±5.36),(90.56±6.23),(91.98±5.65)and(92.16±6.36)after the Delphi method were adopted,which were higher than these of conventional management mode,and the differences of them were statistically significant(t=14.809,14.627,16.126,14.872,P<0.05).The average"power on"rate,operation rate,pass rate of acceptance and growth amplitude of cost-benefit of ophthalmic equipment were respectively(90.23±2.05)%,(96.36±3.98)%and(7.66±1.69)%after management with Delphi method was adopted,all of which were higher than these of conventional management mode,and the differences of them were statistically significant(t=9.649,4.248,8.479,16.867,P<0.05).The satisfaction rates of medical staffs of ophthalmic department and staffs of purchasing equipment for the rationality of clinical allocation process,standardization of system and effectiveness of quality of ophthalmic department of adopting Delphi method management mode were respectively 93.33%,93.33%and 90%,all of which were higher than those of conventional management mode,and the differences were statistically significant(x2=7.952,6.667,7.200,P<0.05).Conclusion:The application of the maintenance model of ophthalmic equipment of hospital based on Delphi method can enhance the qualities of managing and operating equipment,and improve the service level of equipment in management for ophthalmic equipment.
4.Using 0 daPa wideband acoustic immittance assess the status of tympanic ventilation tube
Zhipeng ZHENG ; Xueyao WANG ; Yi ZHOU ; Ying LI ; Xin JIN ; Jifeng SHI ; Wei LIU ; Haihong LIU
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2025;33(3):207-211
Objective To establish the judgment basis of ventilation pipe status by 0 daPa wideband acoustic immittance(WAI-0 daPa),and to assist doctors to determine the status of ventilation tube and determine the timing of extubation.Methods A total of 43 children with 62 ears aged 3-6 years old were tested by 0 daPa broadband acoustic reactance test.The normal middle ear function group were ten children with 20 ears.Children with secreto-ry otitis media more than 12 months after tympanic tube catheterization were divided into 11 cases 19 ears of clear ventilation tube group,and 23 ears in 22 cases of ventilation tube blockage group.A total of 107 frequencies of WAI-0 daPa were obtained.The Kruskal-Wallis H and Nemenyi were used to analyze the influence of ventilation tube status on WAI-0 daPa.Results The WAI-0 daPa at 226-667 Hz was significantly higher in the clear ventila-tion tubegroupthan in the normal middle ear group.The WAI-0 daPa at 226-500 Hz was significantly lower in the blocked ventilation tube group than in the clear ventilation tube group.The WAI-0 daPa at 2 000-3 364 Hz and 6 727 Hz in the normal middle ear function group were significantly higher than those in the blocked ventilation tube group.The WAI-0 daPa in low frequencies was less than 20%,the possibility of blackage of eardrum tube was greater.Conclusion The absorptivity in low frequency region of WAI-0 daPa can be used to determine the status of tympanic catheter ventilation tube and assist doctors to determine the timing of extubation.
5.Study of predicting the real-ear-to-coupler difference based on head circumference in 0-6 years old children
Ying LI ; Xin JIN ; Renjie TONG ; Xueyao WANG ; Haihong LIU ; Xu ZHANG
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2025;33(3):222-226
Objective To investigate the feasibility of estimating the real-ear-to-coupler difference(RECD)in children with head circumference,so as to further optimize the personalized and accurate matching scheme of hearing aid fitting for children.Methods A total of 106 children(197 ears)were enrolled in this study.Head circumference was measured using a soft ruler and RECD was measured using OmetroricsAuricalTM.SPSS software was used to analyze the correlation between the head circumference,month age and RECD values at each frequency of children.Results ① The head circumference of boys was slightly larger than that of girls,but there was no significant differ-ence between them(P>0.05).② Unitary linear correlation analysis showed that RECD values at 750-6 000 Hz were negatively correlated with the head circumference,and a regression equation was established between RECD values at 1 000-6 000 Hz and the head circumference.③ RECD values calculated by regression formula based on the head circumference showed no significant difference between 1 000-3 000 Hz and 6 000 Hz and children's actu-al RECD values.Conclusion The individual RECD values of 0-6 years old children were correlated with the head circumference,and with the increase of the head circumference,RECD values at middle and high frequencies de-creased gradually.For children whose physical developments were not consistent with biological age,the RECD data at middle and high frequencies could be estimated based on the head circumference.
6.Epidemiological characteristics of nasopharyngeal microbiota profiles in community children under 5 years in Haidong City, Qinghai Province
Hui ZHOU ; Zizhe GUO ; Xueyao LIANG ; Shuangfei XU ; Weibing WANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(1):39-47
ObjectiveTo describe the characteristics of the nasopharyngeal microbiota in children under 5 years of age in Haidong City, Qinghai Province and analyze its associated factors, so as to provide basic data for the evolution and development of nasopharyngeal microbiota in children. MethodsA total of 230 community children from Haidong City, Qinghai Province were included in the study. Participants’ basic information was collected by local volunteers from parents/guardians at enrollment. 16S rDNA sequencing was used to identify the bacterial diversity and abundance of nasopharyngeal microbial community. Bioinformatics methods were used to analyze the characteristics of the nasopharyngeal microbiota, compare the differential species, and investigate the correlation with age. ResultsThere was no statistical difference in either Chao1 index or Shannon index of nasopharyngeal microbial communities among children with different ages (P>0.05). Besides, the structure of nasopharyngeal microbiota in children of different ages was different, either (P=0.020). Age, ethnicity and delivery mode, to some extent, could explain the differences in the structure of nasopharyngeal microbiota in children. There were statistically significant differences in the abundance of Dolosigranulum, Staphylococcus and Corynebacterium in the nasopharyngeal microbiota of children with different ages (P<0.05). Differential analysis revealed that Corynebacterium was found to be over-represented in children under 1 year of age, while Dolosigranulum was found to be over-represented in children between 2 and 3 years old. Furthermore, the results of correlation analysis showed that, Moraxella was positively correlated with Corynebacterium, Dolosigranulum and Streptococcus, but negatively correlated with Pseudomonas. In addition, a strong positive correlation was detected between the Dolosigranulum and Corynebacterium. ConclusionThe diversity of nasopharyngeal microbial community among children under 5 years in Haidong City, Qinghai Province is stable. However, there are differences in the species structure, mainly in the abundance difference of Dolosigranulum, Staphylococcus and Corynebacterium. This study provides basic data on the evolution and maturation of nasopharyngeal microbial communities in early childhood, which can provide a scientific basis for the early prevention and diagnosis of respiratory tract infections in children.
7.Exon Sequencing of HNF1β in Chinese Patients with Early-Onset Diabetes
Siqian GONG ; Hong LIAN ; Yating LI ; Xiaoling CAI ; Wei LIU ; Yingying LUO ; Meng LI ; Si-min ZHANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Lingli ZHOU ; Yu ZHU ; Qian REN ; Xiuying ZHANG ; Jing CHEN ; Jing WU ; Xianghai ZHOU ; Xirui WANG ; Xueyao HAN ; Linong JI
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(2):321-330
Background:
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) due to variants of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-beta (HNF1β) (MODY5) has not been well studied in the Chinese population. This study aimed to estimate its prevalence and evaluate the application of a clinical screening method (Faguer score) in Chinese early-onset diabetes (EOD) patients.
Methods:
Among 679 EOD patients clinically diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (age at diagnosis ≤40 years), the exons of HNF1β were sequenced. Functional impact of rare variants was evaluated using a dual-luciferase reporter system. Faguer scores ≥8 prompted multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) for large deletions. Pathogenicity of HNF1β variants was assessed following the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) guidelines.
Results:
Two rare HNF1β missense mutations (E105K and G454R) were identified by sequencing in five patients, showing functional impact in vitro. Another patient was found to have a whole-gene deletion by MLPA in 22 patients with the Faguer score above 8. Following ACMG guidelines, six patients carrying pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant were diagnosed with MODY5. The estimated prevalence of MODY5 in Chinese EOD patients was approximately 0.9% or higher.
Conclusion
MODY5 is not uncommon in China. The Faguer score is helpful in deciding whether to perform MLPA analysis on patients with negative sequencing results.
8.Identification of novel pathogenic variants in genes related to pancreatic β cell function: A multi-center study in Chinese with young-onset diabetes.
Fan YU ; Yinfang TU ; Yanfang ZHANG ; Tianwei GU ; Haoyong YU ; Xiangyu MENG ; Si CHEN ; Fengjing LIU ; Ke HUANG ; Tianhao BA ; Siqian GONG ; Danfeng PENG ; Dandan YAN ; Xiangnan FANG ; Tongyu WANG ; Yang HUA ; Xianghui CHEN ; Hongli CHEN ; Jie XU ; Rong ZHANG ; Linong JI ; Yan BI ; Xueyao HAN ; Hong ZHANG ; Cheng HU
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(9):1129-1131
9.Exon Sequencing of HNF1β in Chinese Patients with Early-Onset Diabetes
Siqian GONG ; Hong LIAN ; Yating LI ; Xiaoling CAI ; Wei LIU ; Yingying LUO ; Meng LI ; Si-min ZHANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Lingli ZHOU ; Yu ZHU ; Qian REN ; Xiuying ZHANG ; Jing CHEN ; Jing WU ; Xianghai ZHOU ; Xirui WANG ; Xueyao HAN ; Linong JI
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(2):321-330
Background:
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) due to variants of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-beta (HNF1β) (MODY5) has not been well studied in the Chinese population. This study aimed to estimate its prevalence and evaluate the application of a clinical screening method (Faguer score) in Chinese early-onset diabetes (EOD) patients.
Methods:
Among 679 EOD patients clinically diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (age at diagnosis ≤40 years), the exons of HNF1β were sequenced. Functional impact of rare variants was evaluated using a dual-luciferase reporter system. Faguer scores ≥8 prompted multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) for large deletions. Pathogenicity of HNF1β variants was assessed following the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) guidelines.
Results:
Two rare HNF1β missense mutations (E105K and G454R) were identified by sequencing in five patients, showing functional impact in vitro. Another patient was found to have a whole-gene deletion by MLPA in 22 patients with the Faguer score above 8. Following ACMG guidelines, six patients carrying pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant were diagnosed with MODY5. The estimated prevalence of MODY5 in Chinese EOD patients was approximately 0.9% or higher.
Conclusion
MODY5 is not uncommon in China. The Faguer score is helpful in deciding whether to perform MLPA analysis on patients with negative sequencing results.
10.Exon Sequencing of HNF1β in Chinese Patients with Early-Onset Diabetes
Siqian GONG ; Hong LIAN ; Yating LI ; Xiaoling CAI ; Wei LIU ; Yingying LUO ; Meng LI ; Si-min ZHANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Lingli ZHOU ; Yu ZHU ; Qian REN ; Xiuying ZHANG ; Jing CHEN ; Jing WU ; Xianghai ZHOU ; Xirui WANG ; Xueyao HAN ; Linong JI
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(2):321-330
Background:
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) due to variants of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-beta (HNF1β) (MODY5) has not been well studied in the Chinese population. This study aimed to estimate its prevalence and evaluate the application of a clinical screening method (Faguer score) in Chinese early-onset diabetes (EOD) patients.
Methods:
Among 679 EOD patients clinically diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (age at diagnosis ≤40 years), the exons of HNF1β were sequenced. Functional impact of rare variants was evaluated using a dual-luciferase reporter system. Faguer scores ≥8 prompted multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) for large deletions. Pathogenicity of HNF1β variants was assessed following the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) guidelines.
Results:
Two rare HNF1β missense mutations (E105K and G454R) were identified by sequencing in five patients, showing functional impact in vitro. Another patient was found to have a whole-gene deletion by MLPA in 22 patients with the Faguer score above 8. Following ACMG guidelines, six patients carrying pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant were diagnosed with MODY5. The estimated prevalence of MODY5 in Chinese EOD patients was approximately 0.9% or higher.
Conclusion
MODY5 is not uncommon in China. The Faguer score is helpful in deciding whether to perform MLPA analysis on patients with negative sequencing results.

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