1.Tetrandrine enhances the host antiviral response through cGAMP-mediated cGAS-STING signaling pathway
Zhiwen WANG ; Yaming ZHANG ; Zhihui XIE
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2024;44(1):17-26
Objective:To investigate whether tetrandrine could be used as an agonist of cGAMP to enhance the activation of cGAS-STING signaling pathway and analyze the antiviral function of tetrandrine.Methods:THP1-Lucia-ISRE and RAW-Lucia-ISRE cells were incubated with different doses of tetrandrine in combination with cGAMP, respectively. IRF3 reporter activity was analyzed by luciferase reporter assay. Western blot was used to detect the activation of cGAS-STING signaling pathway. The expression of IFN-β, CXCL10 and CCL5 at mRNA level was quantified by real-time quantitative PCR. The expression of IFN-β at protein level was assessed by ELISA. HeLa cells stably expressing STING-GFP gene (HeLa-STNG-GFP cells) were constructed and stimulated with tetrandrine and cGAMP, then puncta-like structures were imaged by ZEISS LSM780. THP1-Lucia-ISRE cells were infected with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) in the presence or absence of tetrandrine or cGAMP. The antiviral function of tetrandrine was analyzed by Western blot and fluorescence intensity assay.Results:Tetrandrine enhanced cGAMP-mediated IRF3 responses and activated cGAS-STING signaling pathway in combination with cGAMP. Tetrandrine combined with cGAMP triggered STING translocation and the formation of puncta-like structures in HeLa-STNG-GFP cells. The titer of HSV-1, the expression of HSV-glycoprotein D/UL30 and the fluorescence intensity of HSV-GFP were all decline after treating HSV-1-infected THP1-Lucia-ISRE cells with tetrandrine and cGAMP.Conclusions:Tetrandrine combined with cGAMP activates cGAS-STING signaling pathway, thus enhancing the host antiviral response.
2.Latent classes and associated factors of suicidal ideation among high school students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(1):66-71
Objective:
To understand current situation epidemiology and associated factors of suicidal ideation among high school students in Yixing, so as to provide basis for targeted intervention.
Methods:
From March to May 2019, a questionnaire survey was conducted on 12 799 students from 3 junior high schools and 4 senior high schools in Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, using a stratified cluster random sampling method. Latent profile analysis was used to classify suicidal ideation among high school students, the chi square test was used to compare the differences in suicidal ideation among different characteristics of students, multiple Logistic regression was used to analyze influencing factors, a risk predictive nomogram model was constructed and then verified.
Results:
Three latent classes of suicidal ideation among high school students was divided into three categories were observed: none or mild, moderate, and severe. Among them, 3 034 (23.7%) had moderate suicidal ideation and 753 (5.9%) had severe suicidal ideation. The Logistic regression results showed that gender was female, academic performance was lower midrange, smoking, drinking, popularity with classmates(less popular and unpopularity), family member relationships(general/occasional contradictions/contradictions), trust in others(more trusted/less trusted/less trusted at all), past or current relationships, physical bullying, relationship bullying, verbal bullying, and sexual bullying were the influencing factors for severe suicidal ideation among students ( OR =3.27; 2.18 ;1.63;1.72;2.66, 6.05;3.00,3.29, 6.38;1.71, 6.04, 12.48; 2.50; 1.59; 2.16; 1.45; 1.63, P <0.05). The nomogram prediction model had good discrimination.
Conclusions
Suicide ideation is influenced by multiple factors. Family and peer situations, as well as being bullied, are all related to the degree the severity of suicidal ideation. Efforts can be made to improve students family and interpersonal relationships, control bullying, then reduce their suicidal ideation which might help prevent suicide ideation among students.
3.Protective effect and mechanism of Longshengzhi capsules on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats
Huanle FANG ; Xiaoming LI ; Yaming ZHOU ; Xin ZHANG ; Xiaoxi LIU ; Yanbin CHEN
China Pharmacy 2024;35(7):813-818
OBJECTIVE To explore the protective effect and mechanism of Longshengzhi capsules on cerebral ischemia- reperfusion injury in rats. METHODS The model of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) was established by using the improved thread occlusion method. The experiment was divided into six groups: sham surgery group (only separating blood vessels without inserting thread plugs, given the same volume of normal saline), model group (modeling, given the same volume of normal saline), nimodipine group (positive control, modeling, dose of 20 mg/kg), and low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of Longshengzhi capsules (modeling, doses of 0.72, 1.44 and 2.88 g/kg, respectively), with 10 mice in each group. Each group was given corresponding medication solution/normal saline by gavage, once a day, for 7 consecutive days. One hour after the last administration, the Zea Longa scoring method was used to score the neurological deficits in each group of rats, and the ABC enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in rats; TTC staining was used to observe the volume of cerebral infarction in rats and calculate the cerebral infarction volume ratio. Hematoxylin eosin staining was used to observe the pathological changes in the brain tissue of rats. Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the positive expression of NLRP3 protein in the brain tissue of rats. Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to detect mRNA relative expressions of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) in the brain tissue of rats. Western blot assay was adopted to detect the relative expressions of TLR4, NLRP3 and phosphorylated NF-κB (p-NF-κB) protein in the brain tissue of rats and its intracellular NF-κB protein. RESULTS Compared with the sham surgery group, the neural dysfunction score, serum levels of TNF-α and IL-6, cerebral infarction volume ratio, relative expression levels of NF-κB and TLR4 mRNA, as well as protein relative expressions of TLR4, NLRP3 and p-NF-κB in the brain tissue, and relative protein expression of intracellular NF-κB were increased significantly in the model group (P<0.01); the enlarged gap and significant edema were observed in cortical nerve cells of brain tissue in rats, with a large amount of inflammatory cell infiltration; the positive expression of NLRP3 protein in brain tissue of rats obviously increased. Compared with the model group, the levels of the above indicators in the medium-dose and high-dose groups of Longshengzhi capsules, as well as the Nimodipine group, were reversed to varying degrees, and most differences were statistically significant (P<0.05 or P<0.01); the pathological morphology observation showed a significant improvement, and the positive expression of NLRP3 protein in the brain tissue of rats was obviously reduced. CONCLUSIONS Longshengzhi capsules may inhibit TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway and neuroinflammatory response, thereby achieving a protective effect against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats.
4.Analysis of influencing factors of red blood cell lifespan in patients with acute leukemia
Xuepeng ZHANG ; Xi YUAN ; Fan HAN ; Yaming XI
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(11):1684-1689
Objective To analyze the red blood cell lifespan and its influencing factors in patients with acute leukemia (AL) under different disease states.Methods A total of 142 cases of patients with AL admit-ted to the department of hematology in the First Hospital of Lanzhou University from January 2022 to June 2023 were selected as the research subjects,and their red blood cell lifespan and other clinical data were col-lected.The red blood cell lifespan were compared among patients with AL under different disease states. Spearman correlation analysis was used to determine the correlation between the red blood cell lifespan with age and other laboratory indicators,and univariate analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to explore the influencing factors of red blood cell lifespan in patients with AL.Results Among the 142 cases of AL,there were 33 newly diagnosed cases,19 relapsed cases,8 cases of partial response+no response,and 82 cases of complete response.The red blood cell lifespan was 33.0 (9.0-147.0),52.0 (15.0-115.0),20.5 (12.0-46.0),50.0 (11.0-186.0) d,respectively.The red cell lifespan of newly diagnosed patients and pa-tients with partial response+no response was shorter than that of patients with complete response,and the differences were statistically significant (Z=-3.933,P<0.001;Z=-3.586,P=0.002).Fifteen newly di-agnosed AL patients achieved complete response after treatment,and the red blood cell lifespan was signifi-cantly prolonged compared with that at initial diagnosis[42 (14-101) d vs. 27 (9-68) d,Z=-2.179,P=0.029].The results of correlation analysis showed that the red blood cell lifespan was positively correlated with white blood cell count,red blood cell count,hemoglobin level and platelet count (P<0.05),and nega-tively correlated with blast cell count and erythropoietin level (P<0.05).The results of multiple linear re-gression analysis showed that the chromosomal abnormalities in karyotypes,FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3),RUNX1 gene mutations and blood transfusion were the influencing factors of red blood cell lifespan in patients with AL (B=-11.151,-24.969,-30.838,-18.784,P<0.05).Conclusion The red blood cell lifespan in patients with AL is shortened under different disease states,which could obtain a certain degree of recovery after achieving complete response after treatment (but still below the normal reference range).The red blood cell lifespan in patients with AL is related to chromosomal abnormalities in karyotypes,FLT3,RUNX1 gene mutations and short term blood transfusion.
5.Safety and efficacy of domestic Kangduo endoscopic robotic surgical system in lapa-roscopic partial nephrectomy
Mingxin DIAO ; Bing WANG ; Yaming GU ; Yingzhi DIAO ; Zhongyuan ZHANG ; Cheng SHEN ; Xuesong LI ; Zheng ZHANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2024;29(7):622-626
Objective To investigate the safety and efficacy of domestic Kangduo endoscopic robotic surgical system(SR1500)in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy via abdominal approach.Methods Perioperative data of 5 patients with renal tumors undergoing transabdominal partial nephrectomy with SR1500 at Miyun Hospital during Jul.and Aug.2023 were prospectively collected.The surgical procedure,operation time,pathological margins,intraoperative bleeding,hospital stay,and catheter removal time were recorded.Results The average tumor diameter was 1.92 cm,staged as T1a in TNM classification,with an average R.E.N.A.L score of 5.80.The mean docking time of equipment was 3.00 min,robotic arm operating time 97.20 min,and renal warm ischemia time 19.80 min.Postoperative pathology revealed negative surgical margins in all patients.No high-grade perioperative complications or device-related adverse events occurred.Conclusion Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy using the Kangduo endoscopic robotic surgical system(SR1500)via abdominal approach is safe and effective in the treatment of T1a renal tumors.
6.Metformin ameliorates PM2.5-induced functional impairment of placental trophoblasts by inhibiting ferroptosis
Shuxian LI ; Shuping YU ; Yaming MU ; Kai WANG ; Yu LIU ; Meihua ZHANG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(3):437-446
Objective To investigate the protective effect of metformin against PM2.5-induced functional impairment of placental trophoblasts and explore the underlying mechanism.Methods Sixteen pregnant Kunming mice were randomly assigned into two groups(n=8)for intratracheal instillation of PBS or PM2.5 suspension at 1.5,7.5,and 12.5 days of gestation.The pregnancy outcome of the mice was observed,and placental zonal structure and vascular density of the labyrinth area were examined with HE staining,followed by detection of ferroptosis-related indexes in the placenta.In cultured human trophoblasts(HTR8/SVneo cells),the effects of PM2.5 exposure and treatment with metformin on cell viability,proliferation,migration,invasion,and tube formation ability were evaluated using CCK8 assay,EDU staining,wound healing assay,Transwell experiment,and tube formation experiment;the cellular expressions of ferroptosis-related proteins were analyzed using ELISA and Western blotting.Results M2.5 exposure of the mice during pregnancy resulted in significantly decreased weight and number of the fetuses and increased fetal mortality with a reduced placental weight(all P<0.001).PM2.5 exposure also caused obvious impairment of the placental structure and trophoblast ferroptosis.In cultured HTR8/SVneo cells,PM2.5 significantly inhibited proliferation,migration,invasion,and angiogenesis of the cells by causing ferroptosis.Metformin treatment obviously attenuated PM2.5-induced inhibition of proliferation,migration,invasion,and angiogenesis of the cells,and effectively reversed PM2.5-induced ferroptosis in the trophoblasts as shown by significantly increased intracellular GSH level and SOD activity,reduced MDA and Fe2+ levels,and upregulated GPX4 and SLC7A11 protein expression(P<0.05 or 0.01).Conclusion PM2.5 exposure during pregnancy causes adverse pregnancy outcomes and ferroptosis and functional impairment of placental trophoblasts in mice,and metformin can effectively alleviate PM2.5-induced trophoblast impairment.
7.The Relationship between the Duration of Folic Acid Supplementation,Gesta-tional Diabetes Mellitus and Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
Jinyi WANG ; Chunxing MA ; Yueyue GAO ; Yaming ZHANG ; Fengying WANG ; Xuntao LIU ; Yunchun LIU
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;40(8):664-669
Objective:To investigate the relationship between the duration of folic acid supplementation,gesta-tional diabetes mellitus(GDM)and adverse perinatal outcomes based on generalized linear mixed model.Meth-ods:Clinical data was collected of 759 pairs of mothers and children who delivered at the First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University from January 2021 to December 2022.The adverse perinatal outcomes of this study in-cluded cesarean section,premature birth,macrosomia,low birth weight(LBW),large for gestational age(LGA),and small for gestational age infant(SGA).Generalized linear mixed model was used to analyze the impact of GDM and supplementation with folic acid for a duration of ≥3 months on the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes.A stratified analysis of the duration of folic acid supplementation was conducted to determine whether it was a con-founding factor or influencing factor of GDM and adverse birth outcomes.Results:A total of 748 patients(98.55%)received folic acid supplementation before and during pregnancy,with a total of 743 patients(97.89%)receiving folic acid supplementation during pregnancy and 496 patients(65.35%)receiving folic acid supplementation before pregnancy.77 mothers were diagnosed with GDM,with an incidence rate of 10.14%.Compared with those who received folic acid supplementation before pregnancy for<3 months,those who re-ceived folic acid supplementation before pregnancy for ≥ 3 months were associated with an increased risk of GDM.The adjusted RR(aRR)was 1.72(95%CI 1.17-2.53).The GDM patients who received folic acid sup-plementation for≥3 months before pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of SGA,with an aRR of 0.40(95%CI 0.18-0.89).In the subgroup of pregnant women who received folic acid supplementation for≥3 months,GDM was associated with an increased risk of cesarean section(aRR 1.36,95%CI 1.06-1.75))and macrosomia(aRR2.11,95%CI 1.06-4.20),but both aRR were lower than fixed effect RR of 1.53(95%CI 1.01-2.34)and 2.43(95%CI 12.7-4.66),respectively.and the above differences were statistically signifi-cant(P<0.01).Conclusions:Supplementing folic acid for≥3 months before pregnancy increases the risk of GDM,but reduces the risk of SGA birth in patients with GDM.Supplementing folic acid during pregnancy for≥3 months has a reducing effect on the risk of adverse perinataloutcomes of cesarean section and macrosomia in women with GDM.
8.The Relationship between the Duration of Folic Acid Supplementation,Gesta-tional Diabetes Mellitus and Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
Jinyi WANG ; Chunxing MA ; Yueyue GAO ; Yaming ZHANG ; Fengying WANG ; Xuntao LIU ; Yunchun LIU
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;40(8):664-669
Objective:To investigate the relationship between the duration of folic acid supplementation,gesta-tional diabetes mellitus(GDM)and adverse perinatal outcomes based on generalized linear mixed model.Meth-ods:Clinical data was collected of 759 pairs of mothers and children who delivered at the First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University from January 2021 to December 2022.The adverse perinatal outcomes of this study in-cluded cesarean section,premature birth,macrosomia,low birth weight(LBW),large for gestational age(LGA),and small for gestational age infant(SGA).Generalized linear mixed model was used to analyze the impact of GDM and supplementation with folic acid for a duration of ≥3 months on the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes.A stratified analysis of the duration of folic acid supplementation was conducted to determine whether it was a con-founding factor or influencing factor of GDM and adverse birth outcomes.Results:A total of 748 patients(98.55%)received folic acid supplementation before and during pregnancy,with a total of 743 patients(97.89%)receiving folic acid supplementation during pregnancy and 496 patients(65.35%)receiving folic acid supplementation before pregnancy.77 mothers were diagnosed with GDM,with an incidence rate of 10.14%.Compared with those who received folic acid supplementation before pregnancy for<3 months,those who re-ceived folic acid supplementation before pregnancy for ≥ 3 months were associated with an increased risk of GDM.The adjusted RR(aRR)was 1.72(95%CI 1.17-2.53).The GDM patients who received folic acid sup-plementation for≥3 months before pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of SGA,with an aRR of 0.40(95%CI 0.18-0.89).In the subgroup of pregnant women who received folic acid supplementation for≥3 months,GDM was associated with an increased risk of cesarean section(aRR 1.36,95%CI 1.06-1.75))and macrosomia(aRR2.11,95%CI 1.06-4.20),but both aRR were lower than fixed effect RR of 1.53(95%CI 1.01-2.34)and 2.43(95%CI 12.7-4.66),respectively.and the above differences were statistically signifi-cant(P<0.01).Conclusions:Supplementing folic acid for≥3 months before pregnancy increases the risk of GDM,but reduces the risk of SGA birth in patients with GDM.Supplementing folic acid during pregnancy for≥3 months has a reducing effect on the risk of adverse perinataloutcomes of cesarean section and macrosomia in women with GDM.
9.The Relationship between the Duration of Folic Acid Supplementation,Gesta-tional Diabetes Mellitus and Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
Jinyi WANG ; Chunxing MA ; Yueyue GAO ; Yaming ZHANG ; Fengying WANG ; Xuntao LIU ; Yunchun LIU
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;40(8):664-669
Objective:To investigate the relationship between the duration of folic acid supplementation,gesta-tional diabetes mellitus(GDM)and adverse perinatal outcomes based on generalized linear mixed model.Meth-ods:Clinical data was collected of 759 pairs of mothers and children who delivered at the First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University from January 2021 to December 2022.The adverse perinatal outcomes of this study in-cluded cesarean section,premature birth,macrosomia,low birth weight(LBW),large for gestational age(LGA),and small for gestational age infant(SGA).Generalized linear mixed model was used to analyze the impact of GDM and supplementation with folic acid for a duration of ≥3 months on the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes.A stratified analysis of the duration of folic acid supplementation was conducted to determine whether it was a con-founding factor or influencing factor of GDM and adverse birth outcomes.Results:A total of 748 patients(98.55%)received folic acid supplementation before and during pregnancy,with a total of 743 patients(97.89%)receiving folic acid supplementation during pregnancy and 496 patients(65.35%)receiving folic acid supplementation before pregnancy.77 mothers were diagnosed with GDM,with an incidence rate of 10.14%.Compared with those who received folic acid supplementation before pregnancy for<3 months,those who re-ceived folic acid supplementation before pregnancy for ≥ 3 months were associated with an increased risk of GDM.The adjusted RR(aRR)was 1.72(95%CI 1.17-2.53).The GDM patients who received folic acid sup-plementation for≥3 months before pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of SGA,with an aRR of 0.40(95%CI 0.18-0.89).In the subgroup of pregnant women who received folic acid supplementation for≥3 months,GDM was associated with an increased risk of cesarean section(aRR 1.36,95%CI 1.06-1.75))and macrosomia(aRR2.11,95%CI 1.06-4.20),but both aRR were lower than fixed effect RR of 1.53(95%CI 1.01-2.34)and 2.43(95%CI 12.7-4.66),respectively.and the above differences were statistically signifi-cant(P<0.01).Conclusions:Supplementing folic acid for≥3 months before pregnancy increases the risk of GDM,but reduces the risk of SGA birth in patients with GDM.Supplementing folic acid during pregnancy for≥3 months has a reducing effect on the risk of adverse perinataloutcomes of cesarean section and macrosomia in women with GDM.
10.The Relationship between the Duration of Folic Acid Supplementation,Gesta-tional Diabetes Mellitus and Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
Jinyi WANG ; Chunxing MA ; Yueyue GAO ; Yaming ZHANG ; Fengying WANG ; Xuntao LIU ; Yunchun LIU
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;40(8):664-669
Objective:To investigate the relationship between the duration of folic acid supplementation,gesta-tional diabetes mellitus(GDM)and adverse perinatal outcomes based on generalized linear mixed model.Meth-ods:Clinical data was collected of 759 pairs of mothers and children who delivered at the First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University from January 2021 to December 2022.The adverse perinatal outcomes of this study in-cluded cesarean section,premature birth,macrosomia,low birth weight(LBW),large for gestational age(LGA),and small for gestational age infant(SGA).Generalized linear mixed model was used to analyze the impact of GDM and supplementation with folic acid for a duration of ≥3 months on the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes.A stratified analysis of the duration of folic acid supplementation was conducted to determine whether it was a con-founding factor or influencing factor of GDM and adverse birth outcomes.Results:A total of 748 patients(98.55%)received folic acid supplementation before and during pregnancy,with a total of 743 patients(97.89%)receiving folic acid supplementation during pregnancy and 496 patients(65.35%)receiving folic acid supplementation before pregnancy.77 mothers were diagnosed with GDM,with an incidence rate of 10.14%.Compared with those who received folic acid supplementation before pregnancy for<3 months,those who re-ceived folic acid supplementation before pregnancy for ≥ 3 months were associated with an increased risk of GDM.The adjusted RR(aRR)was 1.72(95%CI 1.17-2.53).The GDM patients who received folic acid sup-plementation for≥3 months before pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of SGA,with an aRR of 0.40(95%CI 0.18-0.89).In the subgroup of pregnant women who received folic acid supplementation for≥3 months,GDM was associated with an increased risk of cesarean section(aRR 1.36,95%CI 1.06-1.75))and macrosomia(aRR2.11,95%CI 1.06-4.20),but both aRR were lower than fixed effect RR of 1.53(95%CI 1.01-2.34)and 2.43(95%CI 12.7-4.66),respectively.and the above differences were statistically signifi-cant(P<0.01).Conclusions:Supplementing folic acid for≥3 months before pregnancy increases the risk of GDM,but reduces the risk of SGA birth in patients with GDM.Supplementing folic acid during pregnancy for≥3 months has a reducing effect on the risk of adverse perinataloutcomes of cesarean section and macrosomia in women with GDM.


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