1.The inhibitory effect of artesunate on hepatocellular carcinoma cells by regulating expression of GADD45A and NACC1
Guan-Tong SHEN ; Jin-Yao DONG ; Jing FENG ; Nan QIN ; Gen-Lai DU ; Fei ZHU ; Ke LIAN ; Xin-Yu LIU ; Qing-Liang LI ; Xun-Wei ZHANG ; Ru-Yi SHI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(6):1089-1097
Aim To explore the effect and mechanism of the artesunate(ART)on hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods The cell lines MHCC-97H and HCC-LM3 were used to be detected.MTT and clone formation were used to determine the cell proliferation;Wound healing was used to detect the cell migration;Transwell was used to test the cell invasion.Flow-cy-tometry was used to detect cell apoptosis and cell cy-cle.RNA-seq and qRT-PCR was used to detect the genes expression.Results The proliferation,migra-tion and invasion of treated cells were obviously inhibi-ted(P<0.01).Moreover,the apoptosis rate in-creased significantly,so did the proportion of G2/M cells.Transcriptomic analysis identified GADD45A as a potential target of ART through RNA-sequencing da-ta,and suggested that ART might induce apoptosis and cell cycle arrest through regulating the expression of GADD45A.In addition,the results of mechanism studies and signaling analysis suggested that GADD45A had interaction with its upstream gene NACC1(nucle-us accumbens associated 1).Moreover,after ART treatment,the expressions of GADD45A and NACC1 were changed significantly.Conclusion ART may be a potential drug to resist HCC by affecting the expres-sion of GADD45A and its upstream gene NACC1,which provides a new drug,a new direction and a new method for the clinical treatment of HCC.
2.Research progress on the burden of respiratory syncytial virus infection in the elderly.
Ming Yue JIANG ; Yu Ping DUAN ; Xun Liang TONG ; Song Tao XU ; Wei Zhong YANG ; Lu Zhao FENG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;57(1):63-69
Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (HRSV) is a serious threat to the population health. The elderly are one of the susceptible populations. The prevalence of HRSV in the elderly is generally higher than that in other age groups except children, which has gradually attracted attention in recent years. This paper reviewed the prevalence, common complications and major complications of HRSV in the elderly, briefly expounded the economic burden of HRSV infection, and proposed that attention should be paid to the disease burden of the elderly after HRSV infection, timely treat common complications, so as to reduce the occurrence of adverse survival outcomes and provide scientific evidence for the prevention and control of HRSV infection in the elderly.
Child
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Humans
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Aged
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections/epidemiology*
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human
3.Thinking about development of multi-channel surveillance and multi-dimensional early warning system of emerging respiratory communicable diseases.
Yu Hang MA ; Yi YIN ; Xin JIANG ; Xun Liang TONG ; Yan Ming LI ; Li Ping WANG ; Lu Zhao FENG ; Wei Zhong YANG ; Zhi Hang PENG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2023;44(4):529-535
The world has paid a heavy price for the pandemic of the emerging respiratory communicable disease, so more concern about communicable disease surveillance and early warning has been aroused. This paper briefly reviews the establishment of the surveillance and early warning system of respiratory communicable diseases in China, discusses its future development and introduces the novel surveillance methods and early warning models for the purpose of establishment of a multi-channel surveillance and multi-dimensional early warning system of communicable diseases in the future and the improvement of the prevention and control of emerging respiratory communicable diseases in China.
Humans
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Population Surveillance/methods*
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Communicable Diseases/epidemiology*
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Communicable Diseases, Emerging/prevention & control*
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China/epidemiology*
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Pandemics
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Disease Outbreaks/prevention & control*
4.Research and reflection on the diversified method system of multi-stages and multi-scenarios surveillance and early warning of infectious diseases.
Yu Hang MA ; Yi YIN ; Kai WANG ; Si Jia ZHOU ; Xun Liang TONG ; Yan Ming LI ; Xiao Li WANG ; Li Ping WANG ; Lu Zhao FENG ; Wei Zhong YANG ; Zhi Hang PENG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;57(10):1529-1535
With the outbreak of infectious diseases, more and more attention has been paid to surveillance and early warning work. Timely and accurate monitoring data is the basis of infectious diseases prevention and control. Effective early warning methods for infectious diseases can improve the timeliness and sensitivity of early warning work. This paper briefly introduces the intelligent early warning model of infectious diseases, summarizes the emerging surveillance and early warning methods of infectious diseases, and seeks the possibility of diversified surveillance and early warning in different epidemic stages and different outbreak scenarios of infectious diseases. This paper puts forward the idea of constructing a diversified method system of infectious diseases surveillance and early warning based on multi-stages and multi-scenarios and discusses the future development trend of infectious diseases surveillance and early warning, in order to provide reference for improving the construction level of infectious diseases surveillance and early warning system in China.
Humans
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Population Surveillance/methods*
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Communicable Diseases/epidemiology*
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Disease Outbreaks/prevention & control*
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Epidemics
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China/epidemiology*
5.Research and reflection on the diversified method system of multi-stages and multi-scenarios surveillance and early warning of infectious diseases.
Yu Hang MA ; Yi YIN ; Kai WANG ; Si Jia ZHOU ; Xun Liang TONG ; Yan Ming LI ; Xiao Li WANG ; Li Ping WANG ; Lu Zhao FENG ; Wei Zhong YANG ; Zhi Hang PENG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;57(10):1529-1535
With the outbreak of infectious diseases, more and more attention has been paid to surveillance and early warning work. Timely and accurate monitoring data is the basis of infectious diseases prevention and control. Effective early warning methods for infectious diseases can improve the timeliness and sensitivity of early warning work. This paper briefly introduces the intelligent early warning model of infectious diseases, summarizes the emerging surveillance and early warning methods of infectious diseases, and seeks the possibility of diversified surveillance and early warning in different epidemic stages and different outbreak scenarios of infectious diseases. This paper puts forward the idea of constructing a diversified method system of infectious diseases surveillance and early warning based on multi-stages and multi-scenarios and discusses the future development trend of infectious diseases surveillance and early warning, in order to provide reference for improving the construction level of infectious diseases surveillance and early warning system in China.
Humans
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Population Surveillance/methods*
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Communicable Diseases/epidemiology*
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Disease Outbreaks/prevention & control*
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Epidemics
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China/epidemiology*
6.Exploring the Essential Factors of Applying the Consensus Methods in the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine Guidelines: A Qualitative Interview
Changhao LIANG ; Dingran YIN ; Meijun LIU ; Guanxiang YIN ; Xun LI ; Yaqi WANG ; Siqi LIU ; Min TONG ; Pengwei LIU ; Xiangfei SU ; Yutong FEI
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2023;15(4):942-952
This study delves into the pivotal factors influencing the consensus process within traditional Chinese medicine guideline development, with the objective of augmenting the quality of this process through methodological recommendations aimed at elevating standardization. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were used to interview guideline leaders, working groups and consensus groups to explore the pertinent elements impacting the credibility of consensus and gather insights into the constitution and progression of the consensus methodology. The study encompassed interviews with 26 participants, yielding 212 codes that were subsequently categorized into five domains: establishment of the consensus group, integration of patient participation, adeptness of the meeting moderator, preparation for consensus formulation, and overarching factors influencing consensus. The research distilled three fundamental phases for forming a consensus group and delineated 17 fundamental tenets for applying the consensus methodology. In forthcoming guideline development endeavors, it is advisable to bolster methodological training ahead of the consensus process while ensuring comprehensive engagement of methodologists. Encouraging experts to navigate differences judiciously and prioritizing meticulous methodology and evidentiary groundwork are recommended. The process should involve openly disclosing the selection of consensus group members, heightening the involvement of patients, and effective management and disclosure of conflicts of interest. This collective approach helps curtail bias, enhance transparency, bolster reliability, and fortify the scientific rigor of consensus outcomes.
7.Over 50,000 Metagenomically Assembled Draft Genomes for the Human Oral Microbiome Reveal New Taxa
Zhu JIE ; Tian LIU ; Chen PEISHAN ; Han MO ; Song LIJU ; Tong XIN ; Sun XIAOHUAN ; Yang FANGMING ; Lin ZHIPENG ; Liu XING ; Liu CHUAN ; Wang XIAOHAN ; Lin YUXIANG ; Cai KAIYE ; Hou YONG ; Xu XUN ; Yang HUANMING ; Wang JIAN ; Kristiansen KARSTEN ; Xiao LIANG ; Zhang TAO ; Jia HUIJUE ; Jie ZHUYE
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2022;20(2):246-259
The oral cavity of each person is home to hundreds of bacterial species.While taxa for oral diseases have been studied using culture-based characterization as well as amplicon sequencing,metagenomic and genomic information remains scarce compared to the fecal microbiome.Here,using metagenomic shotgun data for 3346 oral metagenomic samples together with 808 published samples,we obtain 56,213 metagenome-assembled genomes(MAGs),and more than 64%of the 3589 species-level genome bins(SGBs)contain no publicly available genomes.The resulting genome collection is representative of samples around the world and contains many genomes from candi-date phyla radiation(CPR)that lack monoculture.Also,it enables the discovery of new taxa such as a genus Candidatus Bgiplasma within the family Acholeplasmataceae.Large-scale metagenomic data from massive samples also allow the assembly of strains from important oral taxa such as Por-phyromonas and Neisseria.The oral microbes encode genes that could potentially metabolize drugs.Apart from these findings,a strongly male-enriched Campylobacter species was identified.Oral sam-ples would be more user-friendly collected than fecal samples and have the potential for disease diagnosis.Thus,these data lay down a genomic framework for future inquiries of the human oral microbiome.
8.Life History Recorded in the Vagino-cervical Microbiome Along with Multi-omes
Jie ZHUYE ; Chen CHEN ; Hao LILAN ; Li FEI ; Song LIJU ; Zhang XIAOWEI ; Zhu JIE ; Tian LIU ; Tong XIN ; Cai KAIYE ; Zhang ZHE ; Ju YANMEI ; Yu XINLEI ; Li YING ; Zhou HONGCHENG ; Lu HAORONG ; Qiu XUEMEI ; Li QIANG ; Liao YUNLI ; Zhou DONGSHENG ; Lian HENG ; Zuo YONG ; Chen XIAOMIN ; Rao WEIQIAO ; Ren YAN ; Wang YUAN ; Zi JIN ; Wang RONG ; Liu NA ; Wu JINGHUA ; Zhang WEI ; Liu XIAO ; Zong YANG ; Liu WEIBIN ; Xiao LIANG ; Hou YONG ; Xu XUN ; Yang HUANMING ; Wang JIAN ; Kristiansen KARSTEN ; Jia HUIJUE
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2022;20(2):304-321
The vagina contains at least a billion microbial cells,dominated by lactobacilli.Here we perform metagenomic shotgun sequencing on cervical and fecal samples from a cohort of 516 Chinese women of reproductive age,as well as cervical,fecal,and salivary samples from a second cohort of 632 women.Factors such as pregnancy history,delivery history,cesarean section,and breastfeeding were all more important than menstrual cycle in shaping the microbiome,and such information would be necessary before trying to interpret differences between vagino-cervical micro-biome data.Greater proportion of Bifidobacterium breve was seen with older age at sexual debut.The relative abundance of lactobacilli especially Lactobacillus crispatus was negatively associated with pregnancy history.Potential markers for lack of menstrual regularity,heavy flow,dysmenor-rhea,and contraceptives were also identified.Lactobacilli were rare during breastfeeding or post-menopause.Other features such as mood fluctuations and facial speckles could potentially be predicted from the vagino-cervical microbiome.Gut and salivary microbiomes,plasma vitamins,metals,amino acids,and hormones showed associations with the vagino-cervical microbiome.Our results offer an unprecedented glimpse into the microbiota of the female reproductive tract and call for international collaborations to better understand its long-term health impact other than in the settings of infection or pre-term birth.
9.Ziprasidone Injection for Agitation in Schizophrenic Patients:A Meta-Regression Analysis
Liang SU ; Yi XU ; Zheng LU ; Shen-xun Shi ; Yi-feng Xu
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2020;41(1):118-126
【Objective】To evaluate the efficacy of ziprasidone injection and the related influencing factors for treating agitation in schizophrenic patients based on published literature in English or Chinese. 【Methods】We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Knowledge, Cochrane Library, Wanfang data, Chinese Journal Full- Text Database(CJFD),Chinese Biomedical Literature Database(CBMdisc)and VIP Chinese Technology Periodical Database(VIP). The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials(CONSORT)statement was used as a criterion for screening and assessing the literature. Meta-analysis and meta-regression were conducted by using STATA. With the effect size as the dependent variable and sex,age,baseline PANSS scale total score and oral antipsychotics as the covariates ,the meta- regression model was analyzed. 【Results】The Grades of Recommendation ,Assessment ,Development and Evaluation(GRADE) approach was employed to rate the overall quality of evidence. A total of 14 studies(5 in English and 9 in Chinese)were included in meta analysis and meta regression. The samples were ,respectively,1 197 and 1 149 at baseline and after treatment. Random effect Meta analysis showed that ziprasidone injection had significant efficacy in the treatment of agitation symptoms[SMD=2.04,95%CI(1.47,2.61),P = 0.000]. Meta regression revealed that the efficacy was related to baseline PANSS scores(t = 5.57 ,P = 0.011)and oral antipsychotics(t = 4.07 ,P = 0.027),but irrelevant to age(t = 0.74,P = 0.539)and language published(t = -0.57,P = 0.625). The efficacy was better in female patients than that in male patients (t = -2.95 ,P = 0.060). 【Conclusion】 Ziprasidone injection has significant efficacy in schizophrenia patients with agitation symptoms and the efficacy may be enhanced in those patients with higher baseline PANSS score and added with oral antipsychotics.
10.Observation on time-effect for the stimulating at Zusanli (ST 36) with minimally invasive embedding with PGLA in the healthy person.
Xin LIANG ; Hong-Fang NIE ; Xun-Rui HOU ; Yu-Wei LU ; Li-Hong LI ; Meng-Dan ZHOU ; Rui-Xian ZHOU ; Tong-Tao FAN
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2019;39(4):391-395
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the objectivity and time-effect of stimulating effect at acupoint with PGLA in the healthy person, and to provide a basis for the rational interval of minimally invasive embedding of PGLA.
METHODS:
Before embedding, 8 h, 3rd, 7th, 10th, 14th day after embedding, medical imaging magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning technique was used to collect local T2WI pressure-lowering and T2-Mapping 8 echoes sequence image of left Zusanli (ST 36) in 8 cases of healthy person. The T2-Mapping 8 echoes sequence image was generated by the relevant software to the T2-Mapping image and the local T2 value was measured. The characteristics of local T2WI pressure-fat image signal intensity and the change of T2 value at left Zusanli (ST 36) with minimally invasive embedding with PGLA were observed and analyzed.
RESULTS:
①There was no abnormal signal on the T2WI pressure-fat image on the left Zusanli (ST 36) point before the embedding. The high-signal was seen on the local T2WI pressure-fat image at each time point after embedding, there was no significant difference in local signal intensity between 8 h, 3rd and 7th day after embedding. The local signal intensity decreased on the 10th day after embedding, and the local signal intensity decreased significantly on the 14th day after embedding.②The T2 value at each time point after embedding increased significantly compared with that before embedding (all <0.01); there was no significant difference in T2 value among the 8 h, 3rd and 7th day after embedding (all >0.05); there was no significant difference between the T2 value on the 7th and the 10th day after embedding (>0.05),the T2 value on the 14th day after embedding was significantly lower than that on the 7th day after embedding (<0.01).
CONCLUSION
It has a stimulating effect on the local acupoints with minimally invasive embedding with PGLA in the healthy person, and the stimulating effect has certain time-effect. The effective stimulation time is about 2 weeks. The rational interval period for the minimally invasive embedding with the PGLA of the same specification type should be about 2 weeks.
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