1.SIRT5 Potentiates Hepatocarcinogenesis by Modulating Protein Acylation in Mice
Yu ZHANG ; Feng-Rui REN ; Jia-Yun LI ; Xiang-Yu CHEN ; Zi-Yi WANG ; Qi SUN ; Jun-Cheng ZHAO ; Ye ZHANG ; Zhen HUANG ; Hao HU ; Tao-Tao WEI ; Min XIAO
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(6):1712-1722
ObjectiveHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents 90% of all primary liver cancers. The main risk factors associated with HCC include viral hepatitis (B and/or C), alcohol abuse, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which progressively advance to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and ultimately evolve into HCC. Surgical resection represents the most effective treatment for HCC, while recent advances in immunotherapy, including immune checkpoint inhibitors and adoptive cell therapies, have provided improved treatment prospects for patients with unresectable HCC. However, the complex metabolic heterogeneity of HCC limits the therapeutic efficacy. Metabolic intermediates acyl-CoA not only provide energy and substrates for numerous biochemical reactions but also serve as donors for protein lysine acylation, a major class of post-translational modification (PTM). Therefore, a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying protein lysine acylation and hepatocarcinogenesis is urgently needed. MethodsThe levels of protein lysine acylation and silence information regulator 5 (SIRT5) expression levels in clinical HCC samples were analyzed by Western blot. Quantitative malonylome and succinylome of HCC samples were analyzed by antibody-based affinity enrichment coupled with tandem mass spectrometry. The proliferation of HCC cells was analyzed with Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assays, the apoptosis was quantified by Annexin V-FITC/propidium iodide (PI) staining coupled with flow cytometry, and the ability of cells to migrate was assayed by Transwell assays. The enzymatic activity of glutathione S-transferase Mu 1 (GSTM1) was quantified. Transgenic mice with hepatic overexpression of SIRT5 were constructed using CRISPR-Cas9, and primary hepatocarcinogenesis was induced by administration of diethylnitrosamine. ResultsWestern blot analysis indicated that the expression level of SIRT5 was elevated in clinical samples from HCC patients, and the levels of lysine malonylation, glutarylation, and succinylation were significantly reduced in HCC tissues. Knockout of SIRT5 in MHCC-97H and MHCC-97L hepatoma cells suppressed cell proliferation, and increased the percentage of apoptotic cells significantly. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses of the differentially malonylome and succinylome of HCC samples revealed significant enrichment in two major classes of biological processes: core energy metabolism (e.g., glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, tricarboxylic acid metabolic process, fatty acid beta oxidation) and detoxification and oxidative stress response (e.g., response to toxic substance, chemical carcinogenesis, reactive oxygen species (ROS)). SIRT5 removes malonylation from lysine residues in GSTM1 and restores its detoxification activity, which is crucial for the survival of hepatocytes under stressed conditions. More importantly, in vivo experiment indicated that hepatic-specific overexpression of SIRT5 in mice accelerated diethylnitrosamine-induced liver fibrosis and hepatocarcinogenesis, indicating the critical role of SIRT5 in HCC progression. ConclusionThis study highlights the previously unrecognized SIRT5-GSTM1 axis as a key regulator in hepatocarcinogenesis, and suggests a potential target for the treatment of patients with HCC.
2.Differences in deltamethrin resistance and kdr gene mutation in Culex tritaeniorhynchus population in and outside the Yellow Sea wetland
Xiao-er ZHANG ; Zhi-ming WU ; Ye TIAN ; Qian CUI ; Yu-qian JI ; Huan WANG ; Shu-juan YANG ; Yi-chao ZHAO ; Yu WANG ; Hua-yu YIN ; Yu DING ; Guo-jin YAN ; Min-sen ZHAO ; Shou-gang ZHANG ; Bing-dong SONG ; Hong-na CHEN ; Jian GAO ; Wei-fang YANG ; Yu-fu ZHANG ; Hui LIU ; Hong-liang CHU
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2026;33(2):101-107
Objective To gain insights into the biological characteristics of different populations of Culex tritaeniorhynchus within and around the Yellow Sea wetland from the perspective of the occurrence of resistance, we investigated the levels of resistance to deltamethrin and kdr gene mutation in the wetland and its peripheral areas. Methods Specimens were collected from Cx. tritaeniorhynchus populations at two monitoring sites in the Rare Bird National Nature Reserve and Tiaozi Ni Wetland Scenic Area, and also from two populations in Yancheng City and the Liuhe District of Nanjing, and the resistance of these mosquitoes to deltamethrin was determined using the CDC biotest bottle method. For each concentration of deltamethrin assessed, a random subset of exposed specimens was selected for amplification of the kdr gene fragment, followed by Sanger sequencing to identify and analyze resistance-associated mutations. Results The LC50 levels of deltamethrin among mosquitoes from the four populations in Luhe, Yancheng, the Rare Bird National Nature Reserve and the Tiaozi Ni Wetland Scenic Area were 2.048 5, 7.798 2, 3.473 3, and 17.695 5 mg/mL, respectively, with corresponding concentrations of deltamethrin ranging from 0.005 to 5.000,0.050 to 50.000,0.050 to 25.000 and 0.050 to 50.000 mg/mL, respectively. Furthermore, the ranges of the KT50 values were 11.76-107.43, 67.05-216.30,29.77-107.43 and 28.40-329.51 min; the 1-h knockdown rates were 34.58%-99.15%, 9.52%-43.80%, 55.09%-73.01%, and 10.09%-68.07%; and the 24-h mortality rates were 12.15%-67.52%,9.52%-79.56%,13.17%-82.21%, and 11.01%-78.99%, respectively. With respect to kdr gene mutation, we assayed a total of 63,70,59, and 57 mosquitoes for the four populations, for which we detected L1014F mutation frequencies of 14.29%, 35.00%, 20.34%, and 31.58%, respectively, with a majority of these mutations being heterozygous for resistance. In addition, five adult mosquitoes were identified has having synonymous mutations at site 1011[i. e. , AAT(asparagine)mutation to AAC(asparagine)]. Conclusions Our findings revealed the clear resistance of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus to deltamethrin in the Yancheng region of the Yellow Sea wetland, and the resistance phenotype and kdr frequency of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus in the wetland environment were comparable to those of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus in the wetland environment, thereby indicating that the resistance of different populations of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus was homogeneous under the pressure of different insecticide selection within and around the wetland. However, the underlying mechanisms need to be further studied.
3.Clinical features and prognostic analysis of primary bladder adenocarcinoma
Bin YANG ; Shenmo LI ; Hongxian ZHANG ; Guoliang WANG ; Lulin MA ; Min LU ; Jianfei YE ; Shudong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(10):745-750
Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of primary bladder adenocarcinoma(ACB).Methods:The clinical data of 33 patients with primary ACB who underwent surgical treatment in the Department of Urology of Peking University Third Hospital from July 2003 to January 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 5 females and 28 males,with an average age of(61.3 ± 11.5)years. Twelve patients had comorbidities(6 hypertension,2 coronary heart disease,5 diabetes mellitus,and 3 cerebrovascular diseases)and 12 had a smoking history. The mean body mass index(BMI)was(24.8 ± 3.2)kg/m 2. The maximum tumor diameter measured by enhanced computed tomography(CT)was(29.7 ± 12.7)mm. The preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)was 3.4 ± 3.2,and the systemic immune-inflammation index(SII)was(582 ± 496)× 10 9/L.Patients were divided into two groups according to the surgical approach:the radical cystectomy group( n = 23)and the bladder-sparing group( n = 10). For the radical cystectomy group,there were 19 males and 4 females,with a mean age of(59.9 ± 12.6)years. Five patients had comorbidities(3 hypertension,1 coronary heart disease,1 diabetes mellitus,and 2 cerebrovascular diseases). Eight patients had a smoking history,with a mean BMI of(25.2 ± 3.5)kg/m 2. The maximum tumor diameter was(33.6 ± 10.9)mm,the preoperative NLR was 3.5 ± 3.5,and the SII was(618 ± 558)× 10 9/L. For the bladder-sparing group,there were 9 males and 1 female,with a mean age of(64.5 ± 8.2)years. Seven patients had comorbidities(3 hypertension,1 coronary heart disease,4 diabetes mellitus,and 1 cerebrovascular diseases). Four patients had a smoking history,with a mean BMI of(23.5 ± 2.3)kg/m 2. The maximum tumor diameter was(20.7 ± 12.5)mm,the preoperative NLR was 3.1 ± 2.2,and the SII was(501 ± 323)× 10 9/L. Statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of comorbidities( P = 0.008)and maximum tumor diameter( P = 0.006),while no significant differences were found in other data( P > 0.05). The Kaplan-Meier survival curve was drawn,and Cox regression was used to analyze the prognostic factors of progression-free survival(PFS)and overall survival(OS)of patients. Results:Among the 33 patients,low-grade adenocarcinoma and high-grade adenocarcinoma accounted for 60.6% and 39.4% respectively according to the postoperative pathology,and 3 patients had positive surgical margins. There were 22 cases of muscle-invasive bladder adenocarcinoma,5 cases of lymph node metastasis,and 1 case of distant metastasis. The patients in tumor stages Ⅰ—Ⅳ were 9 cases(27.3%),8 cases(24.2%),7 cases(21.2%),and 9 cases(27.3%)respectively. Nine patients received postoperative adjuvant therapy,including 6 with adjuvant chemotherapy,2 with adjuvant chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy,and 1 with adjuvant immunotherapy. In the radical cystectomy group( n = 23),there were 13 cases of low-grade and 10 cases of high-grade pathological grading,2 cases with positive margins,19 cases of muscle-invasive bladder adenocarcinoma,5 cases of lymph node metastasis,1 case of distant metastasis,and 5 patients received adjuvant therapy(4 cases of adjuvant chemotherapy,and 1 case of adjuvant immunotherapy). In the bladder-sparing group( n = 10),there were 7 cases of low-grade,3 cases of high-grade pathological grading,1 case with positive margins,3 cases of muscle-invasive bladder adenocarcinoma,zero lymph node or distant metastasis,and 4 patients received adjuvant therapy(2 cases of adjuvant chemotherapy,and 2 cases of combined adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy). A statistically significant difference was found in the proportion of muscle-invasive bladder adenocarcinoma between the two groups( P = 0.006),while no significant differences were observed in other data( P > 0.05).The median follow-up duration of the patients was 28.0 months,the median PFS was 86.0 months,and the median OS was 90.0 months. The 2-year PFS and OS were 65.4% and 73.1% respectively. The 5-year PFS and OS were 54.2% and 56.5% respectively. The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that there were no significant differences in PFS( P = 0.777)and OS( P = 0.585)between the radical cystectomy group and the bladder-preserving group. Female( P = 0.011),BMI < 25 kg/m2( P = 0.038),and positive surgical margins( P < 0.01)were associated with poorer PFS. Aged ≥ 70 years( P = 0.003),lymph node metastasis( P = 0.041),and positive surgical margins( P = 0.025)were associated with poorer OS,and patients in the adjuvant therapy group had better OS( P = 0.005). Multivariate Cox regression analysis indicated that positive surgical margins(HR 10.2, P = 0.012)were an independent impact factor for PFS,and positive surgical margins(HR 39.8, P = 0.001)and adjuvant therapy(HR 0.12, P = 0.021)were independent impact factors for OS. Conclusions:Positive surgical margins and adjuvant therapy are independent impact factors for the prognosis of patients with primary ACB.
4.Rustic Opinion on"Reverse Spread to the Pericardium"
Jinli LUO ; Yayun WANG ; Yingying YANG ; Qingwei LI ; Ling ZHOU ; Ye MIN ; Linhua ZHAO ; Xiaolin TONG
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(4):421-424
"When warm evil is received,it first attacks the lungs and then spread to the pericardium reversely"is the general rule of warm diseases.Doctors of different dynasties have different views on the phrase"reverse spread to the pericardium",especially the word"reverse".Professor Tong Xiaolin proposed that the heart governs the mind,the pericardium and the heart are connected in qi,and when the heart is affected by evil,the pericardium instead suffers from the evil.The"reverse spread to the pericardium"proposed by Ye Tianshi is actually the spread of warm evil to the brain.Taking meningococcal meningitis as the basic disease,it can be matched one by one with the typical stages of the transmission of Wei-Qi-Ying-Xue.Combined with the theory of Dingjiao,it is believed that the function of"the heart governing the mind"focuses more on the brain in the modern anatomical sense.Combining traditional Chinese medicine's ideas on diagnosis and treatment of warm diseases with modern medicine,revealing the essence of the disease,grasping the core of the pathogenesis,analyzing the word"reverse"from a new perspective,and exploring its true meaning,is of great significance for clarifying its connotation,exploring the development laws of warm diseases,and guiding the diagnosis and treatment of warm disea-ses.
5.Effect of rosavin on hepatocellular steatosis and its underlying mechanism
Shen WANG ; Jin-hui CAI ; Lin ZHENG ; Yan ZHANG ; Kai-qing ZENG ; Qi-en XU ; Yan-min FENG ; Xiao-xia YE
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(3):466-474
Aim To investigate the effects of rosavin on hepatocellular steatosis and its mechanism of action.Methods AML-12 and HepG2 cells were induced to undergo hepatocellular steatosis by free fatty acids(FFA),and the optimal inducing concentration was determined by oil red O staining and CCK-8 assay.The cell activity was detected by CCK-8 assay after ro-savin treatment,and the lipid droplet accumulation was observed by oil red O staining.The levels of triglycer-ide(TG),total cholesterol(TC),glutamic oxalacetic transaminase(AST),glutamic pyruvic transaminase(ALT),superoxide dismutase(SOD),glutathione per-oxidase(GSH-Px),and malondialdehyde(MDA)were detected by kits.The potential targets of rosavin in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)were ana-lyzedby network pharmacology and molecular docking,and the expression of core candidate targets before and after the rosavin intervention was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR.Results Hepatocyte steatosis was induced by FFA,and the intervention of rosavin(25,50 μmol·L-1)reduced the number of intracellular lipid droplets in hepatocytes in a dose-de-pendent manner,also lowered the cellular levels of TG,TC,AST,ALT,elevated the levels of SOD and GSH-Px,and reduced the levels of MDA.Network pharma-cological analysis and molecular docking yielded five core candidate targets:NOS3,MAPK14,PPARG,TNF-α,and IGF-1,and real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR showed that the action of loxavir significantly re-duced the gene expression of TNF-α and PPARG in hepatocytes after FFA induction.Conclusions Rosa-vin can attenuate the inflammatory response,oxidative stress level,and lipid accumulation in hepatocytes by modulating TNF-α and PPARG,thereby ameliorating FFA-induced hepatocellular steatosis.
6.Feasibility study of using clinical trial individual-level data sample bank as external control to support drug and device development:taking transcatheter aortic valve replacement device as an example
Xiao-ying LIN ; Chi-lie DANZENG ; Duo-er WANG ; Ying-xuan ZHU ; Ye LU ; Fan GAO ; Yuan-xin LI ; Meng-zhu SU ; Zi-long ZHANG ; Min CHEN ; Qi-ze LI ; Ru JIANG ; Yan-yan ZHAO ; Yang WANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(8):459-466
Objective To explore the feasibility and corresponding implementation methods of constructing a sample resource bank based on individual-level data of completed clinical trials and using it to construct external controls for drug/device clinical trials.Methods Taking the pre-marketing clinical trial of transcatheter active valve replacement(TAVR)for the treatment of aortic valve stenosis as an example,the individual-level databases of multiple trials were standardized to form a sample bank.The original data of any trial in the sample bank were selected as the experimental group,and the remaining samples were selected as the control group.The potential confounding was handled by using the propensity score matching and stratification methods to clarify the process of constructing external controls based on the sample bank of individual-level data of clinical trials.Results This study included individual-level data of single-group trials of 4 TAVR devices,with a total of 569 subjects(59.2%male).The number of subjects in Trials 1 to 4 was 120,120,163,and 166,respectively.Propensity score matching enabled the matching of 113,117,125,and 147 subjects with comparable or similar characteristics from individual-level data from other trials,respectively,demonstrating a high matching success rate.The PS score distribution plot after stratification showed that the proportions of subjects in the experimental and control groups in strata 1 to 5 in scheme 1 were 4/103,11/103,22/92,32/87,and 51/64,respectively.For all constructed external controlled trials,a certain number of control samples with similar baseline characteristics to the experimental groups were distributed within each propensity score stratum.The results of the simulation test also reflected the potential differences between different devices in the 12-month all-cause mortality rate.Conclusions The sample bank constructed with individual-level data from clinical trials,as a high-quality data source,can serve as a source of external control for single-arm trials in the same field,and as a useful supplement to the external control scenario of real-world evidence to support drug and device development.At the same time,targeted research on research methods and bias control measures in related fields is also needed.
7.Effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation augmentation on group cognitive training for high-function-ing autism spectrum disorder comorbided with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder,and electrophysiological mechanisms
Aizhen QIU ; Min WANG ; Qiushuang WANG ; Ye WU ; Kexiu BAO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(8):979-986
Objective To examine the effect and electrophysiological mechanism of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation(rT-MS)augmentated to group cognitive training(GCT)on children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder(ASD)comorbided with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD).Methods From March to December,2023,70 children diagnosed with ASD+ADHD were recruited from the Affiliated Xuzhou Children's Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University and partnering special education centers.They were randomly divided into control group(n=35)and experimental group(n=35).Both groups received standard-ized GCT,twice a week,for ten weeks.During the same period,the control group received sham stimulation,while the experimental group additionally received 1 Hz rTMS over the right temporoparietal junction at 80%of resting motor threshold,five times a week,for ten weeks.Core symptoms were assessed before and after treat-ment with the Social Responsiveness Scale-2(SRS-2),Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised(RBS-R)and Conners Parent Rating Scale-3(CPRS-3)attention-deficit and hyperactivity/impulsivity subscales.Resting-state EEG was simultaneously recorded to obtain θ and β power spectral density(PSD)and the θ/β ratio at Fz,Cz and Pz.Results Two cases in the control group and one in the experimental group dropped down.After treatment,SRS-2 scores(|Z|>4.876,P<0.001)and RBS-R scores(|Z|>4.329,P<0.001)decreased in both groups.CPRS-3 attention-deficit scores(|Z|>4.940,P<0.001)and hyperactivity/impulsivity scores(|t|>16.273,P<0.001)decreased in both groups,and they were lower in the experimental group(Z=4.732,P<0.001;t=-3.169,P<0.01).In the experimental group,Fz θ-PSD decreased significantly(Z=-4.830,P<0.001),and it was lower than that in the control group(Z=-2.609,P=0.009);and the θ/β ratio likewise fell(t=4.754,P<0.001),and it was lower than that in the control group(t=-2.256,P=0.027).Conclusion Adding rTMS to GCT can further alleviate attention deficits and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms in chil-dren with ASD comorbided with ADHD,which may associate with the inhibit of power of θ wave in profrontal contex.
8.Clinical features and prognostic analysis of primary bladder adenocarcinoma
Bin YANG ; Shenmo LI ; Hongxian ZHANG ; Guoliang WANG ; Lulin MA ; Min LU ; Jianfei YE ; Shudong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(10):745-750
Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of primary bladder adenocarcinoma(ACB).Methods:The clinical data of 33 patients with primary ACB who underwent surgical treatment in the Department of Urology of Peking University Third Hospital from July 2003 to January 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 5 females and 28 males,with an average age of(61.3 ± 11.5)years. Twelve patients had comorbidities(6 hypertension,2 coronary heart disease,5 diabetes mellitus,and 3 cerebrovascular diseases)and 12 had a smoking history. The mean body mass index(BMI)was(24.8 ± 3.2)kg/m 2. The maximum tumor diameter measured by enhanced computed tomography(CT)was(29.7 ± 12.7)mm. The preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)was 3.4 ± 3.2,and the systemic immune-inflammation index(SII)was(582 ± 496)× 10 9/L.Patients were divided into two groups according to the surgical approach:the radical cystectomy group( n = 23)and the bladder-sparing group( n = 10). For the radical cystectomy group,there were 19 males and 4 females,with a mean age of(59.9 ± 12.6)years. Five patients had comorbidities(3 hypertension,1 coronary heart disease,1 diabetes mellitus,and 2 cerebrovascular diseases). Eight patients had a smoking history,with a mean BMI of(25.2 ± 3.5)kg/m 2. The maximum tumor diameter was(33.6 ± 10.9)mm,the preoperative NLR was 3.5 ± 3.5,and the SII was(618 ± 558)× 10 9/L. For the bladder-sparing group,there were 9 males and 1 female,with a mean age of(64.5 ± 8.2)years. Seven patients had comorbidities(3 hypertension,1 coronary heart disease,4 diabetes mellitus,and 1 cerebrovascular diseases). Four patients had a smoking history,with a mean BMI of(23.5 ± 2.3)kg/m 2. The maximum tumor diameter was(20.7 ± 12.5)mm,the preoperative NLR was 3.1 ± 2.2,and the SII was(501 ± 323)× 10 9/L. Statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of comorbidities( P = 0.008)and maximum tumor diameter( P = 0.006),while no significant differences were found in other data( P > 0.05). The Kaplan-Meier survival curve was drawn,and Cox regression was used to analyze the prognostic factors of progression-free survival(PFS)and overall survival(OS)of patients. Results:Among the 33 patients,low-grade adenocarcinoma and high-grade adenocarcinoma accounted for 60.6% and 39.4% respectively according to the postoperative pathology,and 3 patients had positive surgical margins. There were 22 cases of muscle-invasive bladder adenocarcinoma,5 cases of lymph node metastasis,and 1 case of distant metastasis. The patients in tumor stages Ⅰ—Ⅳ were 9 cases(27.3%),8 cases(24.2%),7 cases(21.2%),and 9 cases(27.3%)respectively. Nine patients received postoperative adjuvant therapy,including 6 with adjuvant chemotherapy,2 with adjuvant chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy,and 1 with adjuvant immunotherapy. In the radical cystectomy group( n = 23),there were 13 cases of low-grade and 10 cases of high-grade pathological grading,2 cases with positive margins,19 cases of muscle-invasive bladder adenocarcinoma,5 cases of lymph node metastasis,1 case of distant metastasis,and 5 patients received adjuvant therapy(4 cases of adjuvant chemotherapy,and 1 case of adjuvant immunotherapy). In the bladder-sparing group( n = 10),there were 7 cases of low-grade,3 cases of high-grade pathological grading,1 case with positive margins,3 cases of muscle-invasive bladder adenocarcinoma,zero lymph node or distant metastasis,and 4 patients received adjuvant therapy(2 cases of adjuvant chemotherapy,and 2 cases of combined adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy). A statistically significant difference was found in the proportion of muscle-invasive bladder adenocarcinoma between the two groups( P = 0.006),while no significant differences were observed in other data( P > 0.05).The median follow-up duration of the patients was 28.0 months,the median PFS was 86.0 months,and the median OS was 90.0 months. The 2-year PFS and OS were 65.4% and 73.1% respectively. The 5-year PFS and OS were 54.2% and 56.5% respectively. The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that there were no significant differences in PFS( P = 0.777)and OS( P = 0.585)between the radical cystectomy group and the bladder-preserving group. Female( P = 0.011),BMI < 25 kg/m2( P = 0.038),and positive surgical margins( P < 0.01)were associated with poorer PFS. Aged ≥ 70 years( P = 0.003),lymph node metastasis( P = 0.041),and positive surgical margins( P = 0.025)were associated with poorer OS,and patients in the adjuvant therapy group had better OS( P = 0.005). Multivariate Cox regression analysis indicated that positive surgical margins(HR 10.2, P = 0.012)were an independent impact factor for PFS,and positive surgical margins(HR 39.8, P = 0.001)and adjuvant therapy(HR 0.12, P = 0.021)were independent impact factors for OS. Conclusions:Positive surgical margins and adjuvant therapy are independent impact factors for the prognosis of patients with primary ACB.
9.Effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation augmentation on group cognitive training for high-function-ing autism spectrum disorder comorbided with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder,and electrophysiological mechanisms
Aizhen QIU ; Min WANG ; Qiushuang WANG ; Ye WU ; Kexiu BAO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(8):979-986
Objective To examine the effect and electrophysiological mechanism of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation(rT-MS)augmentated to group cognitive training(GCT)on children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder(ASD)comorbided with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD).Methods From March to December,2023,70 children diagnosed with ASD+ADHD were recruited from the Affiliated Xuzhou Children's Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University and partnering special education centers.They were randomly divided into control group(n=35)and experimental group(n=35).Both groups received standard-ized GCT,twice a week,for ten weeks.During the same period,the control group received sham stimulation,while the experimental group additionally received 1 Hz rTMS over the right temporoparietal junction at 80%of resting motor threshold,five times a week,for ten weeks.Core symptoms were assessed before and after treat-ment with the Social Responsiveness Scale-2(SRS-2),Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised(RBS-R)and Conners Parent Rating Scale-3(CPRS-3)attention-deficit and hyperactivity/impulsivity subscales.Resting-state EEG was simultaneously recorded to obtain θ and β power spectral density(PSD)and the θ/β ratio at Fz,Cz and Pz.Results Two cases in the control group and one in the experimental group dropped down.After treatment,SRS-2 scores(|Z|>4.876,P<0.001)and RBS-R scores(|Z|>4.329,P<0.001)decreased in both groups.CPRS-3 attention-deficit scores(|Z|>4.940,P<0.001)and hyperactivity/impulsivity scores(|t|>16.273,P<0.001)decreased in both groups,and they were lower in the experimental group(Z=4.732,P<0.001;t=-3.169,P<0.01).In the experimental group,Fz θ-PSD decreased significantly(Z=-4.830,P<0.001),and it was lower than that in the control group(Z=-2.609,P=0.009);and the θ/β ratio likewise fell(t=4.754,P<0.001),and it was lower than that in the control group(t=-2.256,P=0.027).Conclusion Adding rTMS to GCT can further alleviate attention deficits and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms in chil-dren with ASD comorbided with ADHD,which may associate with the inhibit of power of θ wave in profrontal contex.
10.Correlation between oxidative balance score and benign prostatic hyperplasia assessed by machine learning
Hao-ran WANG ; Jia-xin NING ; Hui-min HOU ; Ming LIU ; Jian-ye WANG
National Journal of Andrology 2025;31(2):121-130
Objective:The relationship between benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)and the oxidative balance score(OBS)will be discussed in this study.Methods:The clinical data on 16 dimensions of diet and 4 dimensions of lifestyle from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(NHANES)from 2001 to 2008 were used to calculate OBS.We considered BPH as the out-come and investigated the linear and nonlinear relationships between the two.Additionally,subgroup analyses and interaction tests were conducted as well.Furthermore,the methods of machine learning including XGBoost,support vector machine(SVM)and naive Bayes(NB)were used to establish a predictive model for BPH.Results:Higher OBS was consistently associated with an increased preva-lence of BPH,with Restricted Cubic Splines highlighting a significant positive nonlinear association(P=0.015).Subgroup analyses revealed differences and interactive relationships based on alcohol consumption.Among the seven machine learning models that we in-cluded the OBS score in,the XGBoost model emerged as the best,with an AUC value of 0.769.Conclusion:There is a significant association between OBS and the prevalence of BPH in the American population,which provides a valuable insight for further diagnosis and research of the disease.


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