1.Effect of traditional Chinese medicine on ICIs treatment based on regulation of intestinal flora
Hua ZHANG ; Shansi ZOU ; Yaling ZHANG ; Ranpei ZHU ; Xiaoqing LI ; Yuling ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(3):760-766
With the advent of era of tumor immunotherapy,effect of intestinal flora in immunotherapy has attracted much attention.A large number of studies have confirmed the role of traditional Chinese medicine in regulating intestinal flora.Based on this,this paper discusses and summarizes the effect and mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine intervention on tumor immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)treatment,providing a theoretical basis for in-depth understanding of the correlation between traditional Chinese medicine,intestinal flora and immunotherapy,and also providing new ideas for improving the efficacy of tumor immunotherapy and reducing immune-related adverse reactions.
2.Accelerated establishment of a Parkinson's disease model throughα-Syn PFF injection in A53T transgenic mice
Yuguang ZHOU ; Ying SU ; Yaling LIU ; Xinyu WEI ; Peiwen JIANG ; Chunlin ZOU
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2025;33(9):1312-1319
Objective This study sought to accelerate the establishment of a Parkinson's disease mouse model by intracerebral injection of α-synuclein preformed fibrils(α-Syn PFF)into B6-hSNCA-A53T transgenic mice to induce rapid development of Parkinson's-like pathological features.Methods C57BL/6J background α-Syn A53T transgenic mice were selected as the model group,with isogenic C57BL/6J mice as the control group.α-Syn PFF was delivered into the bilateral striatum using stereotactic brain injection.After modeling,the open-field test was used to assess spontaneous activity and anxiety-like behaviors,while the rotarod,grip strength,and pole tests evaluated motor coordination and limb muscle tone.The buried food test was conducted to assess olfactory function.Immunohistochemical staining was performed to investigate neuroinflammation and pathological α-synuclein in the mouse brain.Results Compared with the control group,1 month after the α-Syn PFF injection,model mice showed increased locomotion in the open-field test,with no significant differences in the rotarod,grip strength,or pole tests,but prolonged food-seeking time.Two months after model establishment,the model group showed significantly reduced locomotor activity in open field testing,impaired motor coordination in rotarod,grip strength and pole tests,and olfactory dysfunction in buried food tests.Phosphorylated α-synuclein accumulation was observed in the substantia nigra,cortex,and hippocampus,accompanied by pronounced microglial activation,Lewy body deposition,and substantial dopaminergic neuron loss in the substantia nigra.Conclusions A53T mice developed olfactory dysfunction and motor impairments more rapidly after α-Syn PFF injection.Significant pathological changes were observed,including the aggregation of α-synuclein/Lewy body in the substantia nigra,cortex,and hippocampus,and the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra.This model can serve as a rapidly established animal model for α-synucleinopathy-related Parkinson's disease.
3.Accelerated establishment of a Parkinson's disease model throughα-Syn PFF injection in A53T transgenic mice
Yuguang ZHOU ; Ying SU ; Yaling LIU ; Xinyu WEI ; Peiwen JIANG ; Chunlin ZOU
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2025;33(9):1312-1319
Objective This study sought to accelerate the establishment of a Parkinson's disease mouse model by intracerebral injection of α-synuclein preformed fibrils(α-Syn PFF)into B6-hSNCA-A53T transgenic mice to induce rapid development of Parkinson's-like pathological features.Methods C57BL/6J background α-Syn A53T transgenic mice were selected as the model group,with isogenic C57BL/6J mice as the control group.α-Syn PFF was delivered into the bilateral striatum using stereotactic brain injection.After modeling,the open-field test was used to assess spontaneous activity and anxiety-like behaviors,while the rotarod,grip strength,and pole tests evaluated motor coordination and limb muscle tone.The buried food test was conducted to assess olfactory function.Immunohistochemical staining was performed to investigate neuroinflammation and pathological α-synuclein in the mouse brain.Results Compared with the control group,1 month after the α-Syn PFF injection,model mice showed increased locomotion in the open-field test,with no significant differences in the rotarod,grip strength,or pole tests,but prolonged food-seeking time.Two months after model establishment,the model group showed significantly reduced locomotor activity in open field testing,impaired motor coordination in rotarod,grip strength and pole tests,and olfactory dysfunction in buried food tests.Phosphorylated α-synuclein accumulation was observed in the substantia nigra,cortex,and hippocampus,accompanied by pronounced microglial activation,Lewy body deposition,and substantial dopaminergic neuron loss in the substantia nigra.Conclusions A53T mice developed olfactory dysfunction and motor impairments more rapidly after α-Syn PFF injection.Significant pathological changes were observed,including the aggregation of α-synuclein/Lewy body in the substantia nigra,cortex,and hippocampus,and the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra.This model can serve as a rapidly established animal model for α-synucleinopathy-related Parkinson's disease.
4.Screening and identification of vascular calcification-associated genes: implication of thymidine kinase 1
Yujia ZOU ; Jing WANG ; Dan LIU ; Chenghui YAN ; Yaling HAN
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2025;53(12):1383-1391
Objective:Investigate key genes influencing vascular calcification through bioinformatics analysis and experimental validation.Methods:Three vascular calcification datasets (GSE159832, GSE229679 and GSE37558) were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Subsequently, gene ontology (GO), Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG), and conventional gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) were performed on the common differential expressed genes(DEGs). For in vitro validation, a vascular smooth muscle cell calcification model was established by stimulating mouse primary vascular smooth muscle cells with high phosphate and calcium chloride (Pi+CaCl 2). Cells were divided into a control group and a Pi+CaCl 2 group. To investigate the role of TK1, cells were transfected with TK1-targeting siRNA (siTK1) or control siRNA (siControl) prior to Pi+CaCl 2 stimulation, creating siControl+Pi+CaCl 2 and siTK1+Pi+CaCl 2 groups. The association between key DEGs and vascular calcification was assessed at the protein and mRNA levels using Western blot and quantitative real-time PCR, respectively. Changes in the phosphorylation of the downstream effector, AKT (p-AKT/AKT), were also measured. Results:A total of 2275, 449, and 381 DEGs were identified from the three vascular calcification datasets (GSE159832, GSE229679, and GSE37558), respectively. Two common DEGs-phosphoserine aminotransferase 1 and thymidine kinase 1 (TK1)-were identified across all datasets. GO enrichment analysis revealed that TK1 was significantly enriched in pathways related to ribosome biogenesis, assembly, and rRNA processing and maturation. GSEA-KEGG analysis indicated significant enrichment in the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway, pathways in cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, cytoskeleton, and smooth muscle contraction. Conventional GSEA of TK1 further confirmed significant enrichment in pathways including dynein, epithelial tight junctions, axon guidance, and vascular smooth muscle contraction pathways. At the experimental level, both protein and mRNA expression of TK1, along with the p-AKT/AKT ratio, were significantly lower in the Pi+CaCl 2 group compared to the control group (all P<0.05). Furthermore, compared to the siControl+Pi+CaCl 2 group, the siTK1+Pi+CaCl 2 group exhibited decreased expression of differentiation markers, increased expression of calcification markers, and a further reduced p-AKT/AKT ratio (all P<0.05). Conclusion:Integrated bioinformatics and cellular validation demonstrate a correlation between TK1 expression and vascular calcification, suggesting a potential protective role for TK1 in this pathological process.
5.Analysis and prevention of influencing factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among bus drivers
Yaling ZOU ; Jie ZHANG ; Wenyan HUANG ; Shiqi QIU ; Jintong HE ; Ning JIA ; Zhongxu WANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(4):269-274
Objective:To investigate the occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in bus drivers in Zhuhai City, analyze the ergonomic factors, and explore the prevention and control measures of WMSDs.Methods:From March to May 2023, 1675 active bus drivers from 5 branches of a bus group in Zhuhai were selected by stratified sampling method. The incidence of WMSDs among bus drivers in the past 12 months was investigated by using the modified Chinese Version of Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire. The influencing factors of WMSDs were analyzed by χ2 test and generalized linear model. Results:The total incidence of WMSDs in bus drivers in the past 12 months was 47.2% (790/1675) , and the incidence of WMSDs in neck and shoulder and lower back was 36.9% (618/1675) and 31.7% (531/1675) , respectively. The χ2 test showed that there were statistically significant differences in the incidence of WMSDs among bus drivers with different individual factors such as body mass index (BMI) , physical exercise and looking down at mobile phones ( P<0.05) . There were significant differences in the incidence of WMSDs in the neck and shoulder of bus drivers with different years of service and number of stops on their routes ( P<0.05) . There were statistically significant differences in the incidence of WMSDs in the lower back of bus drivers with different one-way driving time, shift patterns, and rest breaks during work ( P<0.05) . Abnormal BMI, professional working years >12 years, uncomfortable working posture, frequent turning, slightly forward neck posture, large forward neck posture and long shoulder posture were the risk factors for WMSDs of bus drivers ( P<0.05) , and comfortable seat was the protective factor ( P<0.05) . One-way driving time >70 min, shift work schedules, uncomfortable working posture, slightly forward back posture, and frequent turning were the risk factors leading to lower back WMSDs ( P<0.05) , and physical exercise, comfortable driving cabin space, and seat comfort were the protective factors ( P<0.05) . Conclusion:The total incidence of WMSDs in bus drivers is higher, and ergonomic factors are related to the occurrence of WMSDs. In the implementation of bus driving space comfort, human-computer interaction interface friendliness and seat comfort, employers should be reasonable allocation of fitness facilities, regular training, reasonable shift organization and other measures to prevent and control the occurrence of bus drivers WMSDs.
6.Screening and identification of vascular calcification-associated genes: implication of thymidine kinase 1
Yujia ZOU ; Jing WANG ; Dan LIU ; Chenghui YAN ; Yaling HAN
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2025;53(12):1383-1391
Objective:Investigate key genes influencing vascular calcification through bioinformatics analysis and experimental validation.Methods:Three vascular calcification datasets (GSE159832, GSE229679 and GSE37558) were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Subsequently, gene ontology (GO), Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG), and conventional gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) were performed on the common differential expressed genes(DEGs). For in vitro validation, a vascular smooth muscle cell calcification model was established by stimulating mouse primary vascular smooth muscle cells with high phosphate and calcium chloride (Pi+CaCl 2). Cells were divided into a control group and a Pi+CaCl 2 group. To investigate the role of TK1, cells were transfected with TK1-targeting siRNA (siTK1) or control siRNA (siControl) prior to Pi+CaCl 2 stimulation, creating siControl+Pi+CaCl 2 and siTK1+Pi+CaCl 2 groups. The association between key DEGs and vascular calcification was assessed at the protein and mRNA levels using Western blot and quantitative real-time PCR, respectively. Changes in the phosphorylation of the downstream effector, AKT (p-AKT/AKT), were also measured. Results:A total of 2275, 449, and 381 DEGs were identified from the three vascular calcification datasets (GSE159832, GSE229679, and GSE37558), respectively. Two common DEGs-phosphoserine aminotransferase 1 and thymidine kinase 1 (TK1)-were identified across all datasets. GO enrichment analysis revealed that TK1 was significantly enriched in pathways related to ribosome biogenesis, assembly, and rRNA processing and maturation. GSEA-KEGG analysis indicated significant enrichment in the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway, pathways in cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, cytoskeleton, and smooth muscle contraction. Conventional GSEA of TK1 further confirmed significant enrichment in pathways including dynein, epithelial tight junctions, axon guidance, and vascular smooth muscle contraction pathways. At the experimental level, both protein and mRNA expression of TK1, along with the p-AKT/AKT ratio, were significantly lower in the Pi+CaCl 2 group compared to the control group (all P<0.05). Furthermore, compared to the siControl+Pi+CaCl 2 group, the siTK1+Pi+CaCl 2 group exhibited decreased expression of differentiation markers, increased expression of calcification markers, and a further reduced p-AKT/AKT ratio (all P<0.05). Conclusion:Integrated bioinformatics and cellular validation demonstrate a correlation between TK1 expression and vascular calcification, suggesting a potential protective role for TK1 in this pathological process.
7.Effect of traditional Chinese medicine on ICIs treatment based on regulation of intestinal flora
Hua ZHANG ; Shansi ZOU ; Yaling ZHANG ; Ranpei ZHU ; Xiaoqing LI ; Yuling ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(3):760-766
With the advent of era of tumor immunotherapy,effect of intestinal flora in immunotherapy has attracted much attention.A large number of studies have confirmed the role of traditional Chinese medicine in regulating intestinal flora.Based on this,this paper discusses and summarizes the effect and mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine intervention on tumor immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)treatment,providing a theoretical basis for in-depth understanding of the correlation between traditional Chinese medicine,intestinal flora and immunotherapy,and also providing new ideas for improving the efficacy of tumor immunotherapy and reducing immune-related adverse reactions.
8.Analysis and prevention of influencing factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among bus drivers
Yaling ZOU ; Jie ZHANG ; Wenyan HUANG ; Shiqi QIU ; Jintong HE ; Ning JIA ; Zhongxu WANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(4):269-274
Objective:To investigate the occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in bus drivers in Zhuhai City, analyze the ergonomic factors, and explore the prevention and control measures of WMSDs.Methods:From March to May 2023, 1675 active bus drivers from 5 branches of a bus group in Zhuhai were selected by stratified sampling method. The incidence of WMSDs among bus drivers in the past 12 months was investigated by using the modified Chinese Version of Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire. The influencing factors of WMSDs were analyzed by χ2 test and generalized linear model. Results:The total incidence of WMSDs in bus drivers in the past 12 months was 47.2% (790/1675) , and the incidence of WMSDs in neck and shoulder and lower back was 36.9% (618/1675) and 31.7% (531/1675) , respectively. The χ2 test showed that there were statistically significant differences in the incidence of WMSDs among bus drivers with different individual factors such as body mass index (BMI) , physical exercise and looking down at mobile phones ( P<0.05) . There were significant differences in the incidence of WMSDs in the neck and shoulder of bus drivers with different years of service and number of stops on their routes ( P<0.05) . There were statistically significant differences in the incidence of WMSDs in the lower back of bus drivers with different one-way driving time, shift patterns, and rest breaks during work ( P<0.05) . Abnormal BMI, professional working years >12 years, uncomfortable working posture, frequent turning, slightly forward neck posture, large forward neck posture and long shoulder posture were the risk factors for WMSDs of bus drivers ( P<0.05) , and comfortable seat was the protective factor ( P<0.05) . One-way driving time >70 min, shift work schedules, uncomfortable working posture, slightly forward back posture, and frequent turning were the risk factors leading to lower back WMSDs ( P<0.05) , and physical exercise, comfortable driving cabin space, and seat comfort were the protective factors ( P<0.05) . Conclusion:The total incidence of WMSDs in bus drivers is higher, and ergonomic factors are related to the occurrence of WMSDs. In the implementation of bus driving space comfort, human-computer interaction interface friendliness and seat comfort, employers should be reasonable allocation of fitness facilities, regular training, reasonable shift organization and other measures to prevent and control the occurrence of bus drivers WMSDs.
9.Interpretation of T/WSJD 14.9-2024 Ergonomic Guidelines for the Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Part 9: Bus Driving Work
Wenyan HUANG ; Yaling ZOU ; Jie ZHANG ; Ning JIA ; Zhongxu WANG
China Occupational Medicine 2024;51(4):439-442
Bus drivers, as an important occupational group in urban public transportation system, are prone to suffer from work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) due to prolonged fixed postures and repetitive movements. The T/WSJD 14.9-2024 Ergonomic Guidelines for the Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Part 9: Bus Driving Work is a recommended standard developed to prevent WMSDs among bus drivers. This standard, guided by the principles of T/WSJD 14.1-2020 Ergonomic Principle for the Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Part 1: General Principles, is based on a preliminary work of comprehensive review of domestic and international research, workplace on-site surveys and questionnaires, data analysis, and factor identification. It defines the scope of application, identifies relevant risk factors and potential affected body parts, and offers ergonomic solutions in the form of intervention examples. The issuance of this guideline as a organization standard will facilitate the promotion and implementation of intervention measures.
10.Quality comparability analysis on production site change of human coagulation factor Ⅷ
Tianli TIAN ; Hanyu WANG ; Yiyun MA ; Wei XUE ; Shengchao ZHANG ; Yaoyin ZHANG ; Shunbo ZHOU ; Lin-Gling ZOU ; Chuan CHEN ; Yaling DING
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(10):1152-1157,1200
Objective To study the quality comparability of human coagulation factor Ⅷ(FⅧ)produced before and after the change of factory site.Methods A comparative study was carried out on quality quantitative indexes,related im-purities and stability data of FⅧ produced before and after the change of factory site.Results The FⅧ quantitative quality before and after the change of factory site all met the quality standard,and the related impurities including aluminum resi-due,tributyl phosphate residue,polysorbate 80 residue and PEG residue all met the quality standard.Other impurities in-cluding human fibrinogen,fibronectin,plasminogen,IgA,IgM and IgG were extremely low in content and equivalent in quality.The content of VWF(von Willebrand factor)had no obvious change before and after the change of factory site,but was significantly higher than that of other domestic manufacturers'commercial products.The results of accelerated stability and long-term stability tests showed that the titer of FⅧ fluctuated within the methodological error range,and the results all met the quality standard.Conclusion The change of factory site of FⅧ has no effect on the quality.

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