1.Association between CaSR Gene rs17251221,rs60388563 Loci Polymorphisms and Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
Mingchao LIU ; Huimin FENG ; Zepeng LIU ; Yansong LI ; Qiuxia JIANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(4):24-28
Objective To investigate the relationship between calcium-sensing receptor(CaSR)gene rs17251221,rs60388563 loci polymorphisms and the genetic susceptibility of breast cancer(BC).Methods A total of 122 patients with breast cancer admitted to Hengshui Second People's Hospital from January 2022 to June 2024 were selected as the BC group,and 100 healthy women without blood relationship at the same time were selected as the control group.The polymorphisms of CaSR gene rs17251221,rs60388563 loci were detected by polymerase chain reaction(PCR).The clinical data,genotype distribution and allele frequency were compared between the two groups.Non-conditional Logistic regression model was used to analyze the correlation between CaSR gene polymorphism and genetic susceptibility of BC patients.Results Comparing the general data of the two group,the proportion of family history of cancer in the BC group was significantly higher than that in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(t=12.246,P<0.05).The genotype distribution of CaSR gene rs17251221 and rs60388563 loci in the control group and the BC group was consistent with the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium law(χ2=0.087~1.202,P>0.05),which was representative of the population.Under the co-dominant model of rs17251221 and rs60388563 loci,the risk of BC in GG genotype was significantly increased(OR=1.493,95%CI=1.070~2.108;OR=1.483,95%CI=1.034~2.121).Under the dominant model(AA vs GA+GG)and recessive model(GG vs GA+AA),the rs17251221 locus carrying G allele(OR=1.371,95%CI=1.023~1.824)and A allele(OR=0.524,95%CI=0.221~0.926)was significantly associated with the risk of BC(P<0.05).Under the dominant model(CC vs GC+GG)and recessive model(GG vs GC+CC),the rs60388563 locus carrying G allele(OR=1.245,95%CI=1.107~1.461)and C allele(OR=0.682,95%CI=0.523~0.974)was significantly associated with the risk of BC(P<0.05).Conclusion The rs17251221,rs60388563 loci polymorphisms of CaSR gene are closely related to BC susceptibility,and the risk of BC is high in individuals carrying G allele.
2.Design of New Essential Oil Prescriptions for Functional Abdominal Pain Syndrome and Research on their Activity and Mechanism
Wenjing WEI ; Huiming ZHU ; Yuran WANG ; Zizhe ZHOU ; Yansong LIU ; Li QIAO ; Xing ZHAO ; Haoying LI ; Xiaolong FENG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(9):2569-2584
Objective To investigate the effects and mechanisms of combined prescriptions of essential oils from five traditional Chinese medicinal herbs,namely peppermint,turmeric,ginger,Tibetan fennel,and cumin,on symptoms related to functional abdominal pain syndrome(FAPS).Methods Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS)was employed to analyze the chemical constituents of five essential oils,while network pharmacology was utilized to predict the key targets and signaling pathways associated with these essential oils in alleviating functional abdominal pain syndrome.A formula design methodology centered on these core targets and signaling pathways was developed for creating new prescriptions.Molecular docking technology was conducted to predict its the underlying mechanisms.Subsequently,animal experiments were performed to assess pharmacological activity,including hot plate tests and acetic acid-induced writhing assays to validate the analgesic effects of the newly formulated prescription,as well as xylene-induced ear swelling tests to evaluate its anti-inflammatory properties.The impact of the essential oil formulation on intestinal peristaltic function was examined through intestinal propulsion experiments.Additionally,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)methods were employed to measure levels of serotonin(5-HT),prostaglandin E2(PGE2),and gamma-aminobutyric acid(GABA)in brain tissue.Western blot analysis was conducted to determine protein expression levels of TPH1 and SERT in the intestine,along with TPH2 and SERT in the brain.Results The main chemical components in five essential oils were identified and screened(peppermint:12,turmeric:8,ginger:14,cumin:2,fennel:6).Based on the network pharmacology analysis,four new essential oil prescriptions were successfully designed according to the complementary relationship between the five essential oils in improving functional abdominal pain syndrome at the target level,including 4 new prescription named Prescription A,B,C and D,these four prescriptions were all based on ginger and turmeric essential oils,with other essential oils serving as supplements or enhancements.The results of animal experiments showed that Prescription D could significantly reduce the writhe frequency of mice(P<0.05),all the four groups could significantly prolong the pain threshold of mice(P<0.05),and Prescription C had a significant effect on reducing the degree of ear swelling(P<0.05).The prescription of essential oil did not significantly affect the function of peristalsis and the speed of propulsion.The levels of 5-HT and PGE2 in the brain tissue were significantly inhibited(P<0.05),and the level of GABA was significantly increased(P<0.05).Prescription C could reduce the expression of TPH1 in the intestinal tissue(P<0.05),Prescription A,C and D could reduce the expression of TPH2,and all groups had a tendency to increase the expression of SERT in the brain tissue.Conclusion In summary,the therapeutic effects of the four novel prescriptions composed of the five essential oils demonstrated potential in improving symptoms related to FAPS,the mechanism might be through modulating abnormalities in the brain-gut axis system.
3.Design of New Essential Oil Prescriptions for Functional Abdominal Pain Syndrome and Research on their Activity and Mechanism
Wenjing WEI ; Huiming ZHU ; Yuran WANG ; Zizhe ZHOU ; Yansong LIU ; Li QIAO ; Xing ZHAO ; Haoying LI ; Xiaolong FENG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(9):2569-2584
Objective To investigate the effects and mechanisms of combined prescriptions of essential oils from five traditional Chinese medicinal herbs,namely peppermint,turmeric,ginger,Tibetan fennel,and cumin,on symptoms related to functional abdominal pain syndrome(FAPS).Methods Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS)was employed to analyze the chemical constituents of five essential oils,while network pharmacology was utilized to predict the key targets and signaling pathways associated with these essential oils in alleviating functional abdominal pain syndrome.A formula design methodology centered on these core targets and signaling pathways was developed for creating new prescriptions.Molecular docking technology was conducted to predict its the underlying mechanisms.Subsequently,animal experiments were performed to assess pharmacological activity,including hot plate tests and acetic acid-induced writhing assays to validate the analgesic effects of the newly formulated prescription,as well as xylene-induced ear swelling tests to evaluate its anti-inflammatory properties.The impact of the essential oil formulation on intestinal peristaltic function was examined through intestinal propulsion experiments.Additionally,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)methods were employed to measure levels of serotonin(5-HT),prostaglandin E2(PGE2),and gamma-aminobutyric acid(GABA)in brain tissue.Western blot analysis was conducted to determine protein expression levels of TPH1 and SERT in the intestine,along with TPH2 and SERT in the brain.Results The main chemical components in five essential oils were identified and screened(peppermint:12,turmeric:8,ginger:14,cumin:2,fennel:6).Based on the network pharmacology analysis,four new essential oil prescriptions were successfully designed according to the complementary relationship between the five essential oils in improving functional abdominal pain syndrome at the target level,including 4 new prescription named Prescription A,B,C and D,these four prescriptions were all based on ginger and turmeric essential oils,with other essential oils serving as supplements or enhancements.The results of animal experiments showed that Prescription D could significantly reduce the writhe frequency of mice(P<0.05),all the four groups could significantly prolong the pain threshold of mice(P<0.05),and Prescription C had a significant effect on reducing the degree of ear swelling(P<0.05).The prescription of essential oil did not significantly affect the function of peristalsis and the speed of propulsion.The levels of 5-HT and PGE2 in the brain tissue were significantly inhibited(P<0.05),and the level of GABA was significantly increased(P<0.05).Prescription C could reduce the expression of TPH1 in the intestinal tissue(P<0.05),Prescription A,C and D could reduce the expression of TPH2,and all groups had a tendency to increase the expression of SERT in the brain tissue.Conclusion In summary,the therapeutic effects of the four novel prescriptions composed of the five essential oils demonstrated potential in improving symptoms related to FAPS,the mechanism might be through modulating abnormalities in the brain-gut axis system.
4.Association between CaSR Gene rs17251221,rs60388563 Loci Polymorphisms and Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
Mingchao LIU ; Huimin FENG ; Zepeng LIU ; Yansong LI ; Qiuxia JIANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(4):24-28
Objective To investigate the relationship between calcium-sensing receptor(CaSR)gene rs17251221,rs60388563 loci polymorphisms and the genetic susceptibility of breast cancer(BC).Methods A total of 122 patients with breast cancer admitted to Hengshui Second People's Hospital from January 2022 to June 2024 were selected as the BC group,and 100 healthy women without blood relationship at the same time were selected as the control group.The polymorphisms of CaSR gene rs17251221,rs60388563 loci were detected by polymerase chain reaction(PCR).The clinical data,genotype distribution and allele frequency were compared between the two groups.Non-conditional Logistic regression model was used to analyze the correlation between CaSR gene polymorphism and genetic susceptibility of BC patients.Results Comparing the general data of the two group,the proportion of family history of cancer in the BC group was significantly higher than that in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(t=12.246,P<0.05).The genotype distribution of CaSR gene rs17251221 and rs60388563 loci in the control group and the BC group was consistent with the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium law(χ2=0.087~1.202,P>0.05),which was representative of the population.Under the co-dominant model of rs17251221 and rs60388563 loci,the risk of BC in GG genotype was significantly increased(OR=1.493,95%CI=1.070~2.108;OR=1.483,95%CI=1.034~2.121).Under the dominant model(AA vs GA+GG)and recessive model(GG vs GA+AA),the rs17251221 locus carrying G allele(OR=1.371,95%CI=1.023~1.824)and A allele(OR=0.524,95%CI=0.221~0.926)was significantly associated with the risk of BC(P<0.05).Under the dominant model(CC vs GC+GG)and recessive model(GG vs GC+CC),the rs60388563 locus carrying G allele(OR=1.245,95%CI=1.107~1.461)and C allele(OR=0.682,95%CI=0.523~0.974)was significantly associated with the risk of BC(P<0.05).Conclusion The rs17251221,rs60388563 loci polymorphisms of CaSR gene are closely related to BC susceptibility,and the risk of BC is high in individuals carrying G allele.
5.Expert consensus on clinical application of 177Lu-prostate specific membrane antigen radio-ligand therapy in prostate cancer
Guobing LIU ; Weihai ZHUO ; Yushen GU ; Zhi YANG ; Yue CHEN ; Wei FAN ; Jianming GUO ; Jian TAN ; Xiaohua ZHU ; Li HUO ; Xiaoli LAN ; Biao LI ; Weibing MIAO ; Shaoli SONG ; Hao XU ; Rong TIAN ; Quanyong LUO ; Feng WANG ; Xuemei WANG ; Aimin YANG ; Dong DAI ; Zhiyong DENG ; Jinhua ZHAO ; Xiaoliang CHEN ; Yan FAN ; Zairong GAO ; Xingmin HAN ; Ningyi JIANG ; Anren KUANG ; Yansong LIN ; Fugeng LIU ; Cen LOU ; Xinhui SU ; Lijun TANG ; Hui WANG ; Xinlu WANG ; Fuzhou YANG ; Hui YANG ; Xinming ZHAO ; Bo YANG ; Xiaodong HUANG ; Jiliang CHEN ; Sijin LI ; Jing WANG ; Yaming LI ; Hongcheng SHI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024;31(5):844-850,封3
177Lu-prostate specific membrane antigen(PSMA)radio-ligand therapy has been approved abroad for advanced prostate cancer and has been in several clinical trials in China.Based on domestic clinical practice and experimental data and referred to international experience and viewpoints,the expert group forms a consensus on the clinical application of 177Lu-PSMA radio-ligand therapy in prostate cancer to guide clinical practice.
6.Diagnostic value of pulmonary embolism volumein identifying mild-to-high-risk acute pulmonary embolism based on quantitative CT
Yan'e YAO ; Yansong LI ; Xionghui WANG ; Xiaoqi HUANG ; Tao REN ; Jun FENG ; Youmin GUO ; Cong SHEN
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(1):126-132
Objective To investigate the value of computer-assisted quantification of pulmonary embolism volume(PEV)in identifying mild-to-high-risk acute pulmonary embolism(APE).Methods We retrospectively enrolled 143 patients with suspected APE confirmed by computed tomography pulmonary angiography(CTPA)at Yan'an University Affiliated Hospital from January 2017 to December 2020.According to the 2018 Chinese Guidelines for Diagnosis,Treatment and Prevention of Pulmonary Thromboembolism,all the patients were divided into low-risk group(n=88)and mild-to-high-risk group(n=55).We collected the patients'basic demographic data,clinical manifestations,and serum levels of N-terminal-B type natriuretic peptide precursor(NT-proBNP)and D-dimer.Based on CTPA images,the degree of pulmonary thromboembolism was artificially evaluated to obtain the pulmonary artery occlusion index(PAOI).The thrombus was segmented using the pulmonary embolism detection tool based on digital lung,and PEV was calculated.We compared the differences in clinical and laboratory indicators and PAOI and PEV between the two risk groups.We analyzed the value of PAOI and PEV in identifying mild-to-high-risk APE using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves,and used Logistic regression analysis to identify independent risk factors in predicting mild-to-high-risk APE.Different models were established.Results Compared with the low-risk group,APE patients in the mild-to-high-risk group were older(P<0.05),had lower diastolic blood pressure(P<0.05),higher levels of D-dimer and NT-proBNP(P<0.05),lower levels of platelet count,arterial oxygen partial pressure and arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure(P<0.05),and higher levels of PAOI and PEV(P<0.001).ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve for PEV in identifying mild-to-high-risk APE was 0.809(95%CI:0.734-0.884),while that for PAOI was 0.753(95%CI:0.667-0.839).Logistic regression analysis showed that PEV and NT-proBNP were independent risk factors for mild-to-high-risk APE(P<0.05).Conclusion PEV and NT-proBNP are independent risk factors for mild-to-high-risk APE.
7.Present situation and countermeasures of occupational disease diagnosis institutions in China
Yansong ZHANG ; Xiaomei ZHANG ; Lingyun FENG ; Yinglin ZHANG ; Weijun ZHANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2022;39(6):690-694
Background China is facing enormous challenges of occupational disease prevention and control and high incidences of occupational diseases. Occupational disease diagnosis is an important part of occupational disease prevention and control. However, the current situation of occupational disease diagnosis service system in China is not optimistic. Relevant national laws, regulations, policies, and plans require to improve the current technical support system of occupational disease diagnosis and treatment, and to establish a sound occupational disease diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation network on the foundation of existing medical and health institutions. Objective To analyze the development status and existing problems of occupational disease diagnosis institutions in China, and propose countermeasures and suggestions. Methods All occupational disease diagnosis institutions in China were surveyed by questionnaire using comprehensive census. The Occupational Health Center of the National Health Commission organized the preparation of the questionnaire and the participation of all relevant institutions in the survey. All data collected in the survey were for the year 2020 and available as of December 31, 2020. The questionnaire covered the overall situation, service provided, staffing of certified physicians for providing occupational disease diagnosis, and instruments in selected categories of occupational disease diagnosis institutions. Results As of December 2020, there were 587 occupational disease diagnosis institutions in China; the highest average number of enterprises served by an occupational disease diagnosis institution was 39000, and that of employees served by an occupational disease diagnosis institution was 2.15 million in Chongqing. There were a total of 5809 physicians certified to diagnose occupational diseases in China, with 20.4 doctors per specified occupational disease prevention and treatment hospital, 9.5 doctors per general hospital, and 8.3 doctors per disease control and prevention center. Only 87.7% of the institutions were equipped with digital radiography (DR), 58.1% with computed tomography (CT), and 96.4% with pulmonary function meters; the equipment rate of computed radiography (CR) was only 6.5%, and that of CT was only 14.6% in all-level disease control and prevention centers; 45 disease control and prevention centers were not equipped with any common x-ray machine, CR, DR, or CT. Conclusion In the face of the still serious situation of prevention and treatment of occupational diseases, the overall distribution of institutions is uneven around China, the number of institutions in some regions is relatively insufficient, and the comprehensive capacity of centers for disease control and prevention at all levels needs to be improved. Strengthening comprehensive capacity building of occupational disease diagnosis institutions and training of relevant physicians would be helpful to ensure the accuracy and scientificity of diagnosis. At the national level, further increasing policy guidance and financial input would help occupational disease diagnosis institutions upgrade their techniques and service capacity, and protect workers' occupational health rights.
8.Present situation and countermeasures of technical support system of occupational disease prevention and control in China
Weijun ZHANG ; Lingyun FENG ; Yansong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2022;40(12):904-906
Objective:To analyze the current situation and existing problems of the technical support system for occupational disease prevention and control in china, and to put forward development measures and suggestions.Methods:In January 2021, a cluster method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey on the relevant institutions of national occupational disease prevention and control technology support. Mainly investigate the development of occupational disease prevention and control centers (institutes) , municipal and county-level disease control centers, occupational health examination, occupational disease diagnosis and occupational health intermediary services. Data are described by number and composition ratio (%) , and descriptive analysis is made on the data.Results:As of December 2020, there were 140 occupational disease prevention and control centers (institutes) nationwide, an increase of 65 compared with 2019. There were 323 municipal and 2704 county-level centers for disease control and prevention, accounting for 97.00% (323/333) and 95.01% (2704/2846) of the total number of centers for disease control and prevention. There were 4520 occupational health examination institutions, 587 occupational disease diagnosis institutions, 1093 occupational health technical service institutions and 623 radiological health technical service institutions.Conclusion:The supporting force and ability of occupational disease prevention and control technology need to be improved, and the strength of occupational disease prevention and control hospitals (institutes) is still weak; The municipal and county-level centers for disease control and prevention need to further improve their conditions and capabilities; The number of occupational health examination, occupational disease diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation institutions was relatively insufficient.
9.Genome Assembly and Population Resequencing Reveal the Geographical Divergence of Shanmei(Rubus corchorifolius)
Yang YINQING ; Zhang KANG ; Xiao YA ; Zhang LINGKUI ; Huang YILE ; Li XING ; Chen SHUMIN ; Peng YANSONG ; Yang SHUHUA ; Liu YONGBO ; Cheng FENG
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2022;(6):1106-1118
Rubus corchorifolius(Shanmei or mountain berry,2n=14)is widely distributed in China,and its fruits possess high nutritional and medicinal values.Here,we reported a high-quality chromosome-scale genome assembly of Shanmei,with contig size of 215.69 Mb and 26,696 genes.Genome comparison among Rosaceae species showed that Shanmei and Fupenzi(Rubus chingii Hu)were most closely related,followed by blackberry(Rubus occidentalis),and that environmental adaptation-related genes were expanded in the Shanmei genome.Further resequenc-ing of 101 samples of Shanmei collected from four regions in the provinces of Yunnan,Hunan,Jiangxi,and Sichuan in China revealed that among these samples,the Hunan population of Shanmei possessed the highest diversity and represented the more ancestral population.Moreover,the Yunnan population underwent strong selection based on the nucleotide diversity,linkage dise-quilibrium,and historical effective population size analyses.Furthermore,genes from candidate genomic regions that showed strong divergence were significantly enriched in the flavonoid biosyn-thesis and plant hormone signal transduction pathways,indicating the genetic basis of adaptation of Shanmei to the local environment.The high-quality assembled genome and the variome dataset of Shanmei provide valuable resources for breeding applications and for elucidating the genome evo-lution and ecological adaptation of Rubus species.
10.Present situation and countermeasures of technical support system of occupational disease prevention and control in China
Weijun ZHANG ; Lingyun FENG ; Yansong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2022;40(12):904-906
Objective:To analyze the current situation and existing problems of the technical support system for occupational disease prevention and control in china, and to put forward development measures and suggestions.Methods:In January 2021, a cluster method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey on the relevant institutions of national occupational disease prevention and control technology support. Mainly investigate the development of occupational disease prevention and control centers (institutes) , municipal and county-level disease control centers, occupational health examination, occupational disease diagnosis and occupational health intermediary services. Data are described by number and composition ratio (%) , and descriptive analysis is made on the data.Results:As of December 2020, there were 140 occupational disease prevention and control centers (institutes) nationwide, an increase of 65 compared with 2019. There were 323 municipal and 2704 county-level centers for disease control and prevention, accounting for 97.00% (323/333) and 95.01% (2704/2846) of the total number of centers for disease control and prevention. There were 4520 occupational health examination institutions, 587 occupational disease diagnosis institutions, 1093 occupational health technical service institutions and 623 radiological health technical service institutions.Conclusion:The supporting force and ability of occupational disease prevention and control technology need to be improved, and the strength of occupational disease prevention and control hospitals (institutes) is still weak; The municipal and county-level centers for disease control and prevention need to further improve their conditions and capabilities; The number of occupational health examination, occupational disease diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation institutions was relatively insufficient.

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