1.Summary of the best evidence for the management of gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Fangchen GU ; Yongqin GE ; Huijuan MEI ; Yin LU ; Xiaming ZHU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(5):610-618
Objective: To summarize the best evidence for the management of patients with gastrointestinal graft-versushost disease after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and provide evidence-based references for clinical nursing work. Methods: A systematic search was conducted for relevant evidence on the management of patients with gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from domestic and foreign databases, as well as websites of blood and bone marrow transplantation related societies. The search period was from the establishment of the database until February 2026. Results: After screening, a total of 19 articles were included, encompassing 3 clinical decisions, 1 recommended practice, 4 guidelines, 7 expert consensuses, and 4 evidence summaries. Twenty-five pieces of best evidence were summarized across 8 aspects: multidisciplinary collaboration, influencing factors, assessment and monitoring, diagnostic differentiation, symptom management, dietary nutrition, medication guidance, and health education. Conclusion: Summarizing the relevant evidence on the management of patients with gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation can provide evidence-based support for clinical medical staff, and it is recommended to apply it in combination with clinical practice and patient wishes.
2.Silencing progestagen-associated endometrial protein (PAEP) suppresses sorafenib resistance and enhances sorafenib-induced ferroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma
Fanlin Zeng ; Cuifu Fang ; Yijiang Wu ; Ling Yin ; Yilong Ge ; Honghui Zhang ; Caixin Song ; Yifeng Cai ; Binhui Xie ; Jian Wu
Liver Research 2026;10(1):82-92
Background and aims
As a ferroptosis inducer, sorafenib, a first-line treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), has a significant antitumor effect. Nonetheless, HCC patients frequently develop sorafenib resistance. Here, we investigated the impacts of progestagen-associated endometrial protein (PAEP), which controls sorafenib resistance and tumorigenesis in HCC. Furthermore, we investigated the function of PAEP and the underlying molecular mechanisms that cause HCC ferroptosis when sorafenib is applied.
Methods
Western blot analysis, cell proliferation, colony formation and animal experiments were performed to investigate the function of PAEP in sorafenib resistance and tumorigenesis in HCC. We detected the levels of reactive oxygen species, iron, and malondialdehyde and preformed transmission electron microscopy to investigate the relationship between PAEP and ferroptosis. Co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP) assay was performed to investigate the underlying molecular mechanisms of PAEP that cause HCC ferroptosis.
Results
PAEP was significantly overexpressed in HCC tissues, and this was associated with a poor clinical prognosis. PAEP silencing dramatically reduced HCC cells’ malignant phenotype. We found that sorafenib-induced ferroptosis was more sensitive to HCC cells with PAEP knockdown. Furthermore, the orthotopic cell line-derived xenograft mouse model results showed that sorafenib sensitivity can be effectively increased in vivo by PAEP knockdown. We determined that transferrin (TF) was a PAEP target using the String database, and we further supported this finding with Co-IP analysis. Additionally, on sorafenib-induced ferroptosis in HCC cells, TF partially reversed the effects of PAEP knockdown.
Conclusions
Our research indicates that PAEP may be a potential biomarker for predicting sorafenib resistance in HCC and disruption of PAEP expression may be a potential cancer-directed therapeutic option for HCC.
3.Association between executive function and emotional and behavioral problems among first-grade elementary school students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(7):922-925
Objective:
To explore the association between executive function and emotional and behavioral problems in first-grade elementary school students, so as to provide a reference for promoting children s mental health.
Methods:
From March to May 2024, 423 first-grade elementary school students from 6 primary schools aged 6-7 were selected by using stratified cluster random sampling in Shanxi, Shanghai, Shandong, Guangxi, Xinjiang, and Jiangxi. Data were collected by using the Executive Function Assessment Scale and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. An independent samples t-test was used to analyze differences in executive function of different genders and differences in emotional and behavioral problems among first-grade school students with varying executive function levels; a linear regression model was employed to analyze the association between children s executive function and emotional and behavioral problems.
Results:
A total of 42 first-grade elementary school students (9.9%) were identified as having executive function deficits. Students in the executive function deficit group scored higher on internalizing behavior (7.50±0.52), externalizing behavior (11.26±0.52), and total difficulties (18.52± 0.93 ) were significantly higher than those of children without deficits (4.37±0.14, 6.69±0.17, 10.64±0.27) ( t =5.79, 8.50, 9.23, all P <0.05). Results of linear regression analysis showed that, after controlling for relevant covariates such as gender, age, family economic status, being an only child, and body mass index, the factor scores, dimensional scores, and total scores of executive function were all positively correlated with scores for externalizing problems, internalizing problems, and total difficulties ( β =0.07-0.32, all P <0.05).
Conclusions
Children s executive function is closely associated with emotional and behavioral problems, and those with poorer executive function exhibit more pronounced emotional and behavioral problems. Improving children s executive function may help promote their mental health.
4.Association between night-time noise exposure and depressive symptoms among junior and senior high school students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(7):926-928
Objective:
To investigate the relationship between night-time noise exposure and depressive symptoms among junior and senior high school students, so as to provide evidence to support strategies for promoting their physical and mental health.
Methods:
From September 2024 to December 2025, 2 900 junior and senior high school students were selected using stratified cluster random sampling in the three cities of Nanning, Lhasa, and Yanji. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) was used to assess depressive symptoms in junior and senior high school students, and a noise exposure survey was conducted. Chi-square test was used to compare the prevalence of depressive symptoms among junior and senior high school students with different types of night-time noise exposure, and Logistic regression models were employed to examine the association between night-time noise exposure and depressive symptoms among junior and senior high school students.
Results:
The prevalence of depressive symptoms among junior and senior high school students without night-time noise exposure was 33.0%, while that among junior and senior high school students with night-time noise exposure was 49.0%; the difference was statistically significant ( χ 2= 45.85 , P <0.01) . After adjusting for gender, age and region, Logistic regression analysis showed that exposure to night-time traffic noise, neighborhood noise, air conditioner noise, and other types of noise showed increased risk of detecting depressive symptoms in junior and senior high school students ( OR =2.22, 1.84, 2.41, 2.17, all P <0.05).
Conclusion
Night-time noise exposure is associated with an increased risk of depressive symptoms among junior and senior high school students.
5.Research progress on factors associated with emotional and behavioral problems in children
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(7):1050-1055
Abstract
Children s emotional and behavioral problems are characterized by a relatively high incidence, concealed manifestations, and a potential correlation with an increased risk of subsequent mental disorders. These problems have a sustained impact on children s social-emotional development, learning adaptation, and peer relationships. The study reviews the main influencing factors and their mechanisms of action regarding children s emotional and behavioral problems from three levels:individual, family, and social. Under a multi-level integrated perspective, it deepens the understanding of these mechanisms and proposes that future efforts should focus on factors such as improving physical fitness, enhancing sleep, and reducing sedentary behavior. Furthermore, it suggests strengthening collaborative interventions among schools, families, and communities to promote the early prevention of childrens emotional and behavioral problems and support their healthy development.
6.Screening potential risk factors for malignant transformation in patients with adenomatous polyps based on tumor markers and polyp lesion characteristics
Tingting DING ; Xiaoting HOU ; Jie YING ; Rui YIN ; Guanqi LIU ; Jianxin GE
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2025;48(10):923-928
Objective:To explore the potential risk factors for cancer in patients with adenomatous polyps based on tumor markers and polyp lesion characteristics.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted to collect clinical data of 115 patients with adenomatous intestinal polyps who visited Nanjing Jiangbei Hospital from November 2022 to November 2024. They were divided into a cancerous group (17 cases) and a non cancerous group (98 cases) based on whether they were cancerous or not. Clinical data such as tissue type and polyp site and tumor marker levels such as carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and cancer antigen 72-4 (CA72-4) were collected at the first visit of all patients. The potential risk factors of adenomatous intestinal polyp canceration were investigated by Logistic regression analysis.Results:Univariate analysis revealed that the proportion of villous tubular adenomas, central depression of polyps, and lobulated polyps in the cancerous group were higher than those in the non cancerous group. Serum levels of CEA and CA72-4 were also higher in the cancerous group than in the non cancerous group : 13/17 vs.47.96% (47/98), 7/17 vs. 15.31% (15/98), 6/17 vs. 8.16% (8/98), (6.41 ± 1.81) μg/L vs. (4.23 ± 1.48) μg/L, (6.98 ± 1.83) kU/L vs. (5.66 ± 1.78) kU/L, respectively. The difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). The results of Logistic regression analysis showed that the histological subtype of villous tubular adenoma, central depression of polyps, lobulated polyps, and high levels of CEA and CA72-4 were independent risk factors for cancer in patients with adenomatous intestinal polyps ( P<0.05). A nomogram risk model was constructed based on the influencing factors of canceration in patients with adenomatous intestinal polyps. The calibration curve was drawn, and the calibration curve was similar to the Y-X straight line, suggesting that the evaluation results of the nomogram risk model were highly consistent with the actual observation results. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was drawn. The results showed that the area under the curve (AUC) of the nomogram risk model for evaluating the canceration of patients with adenomatous intestinal polyps was 0.956, and the evaluation value was high. The decision curve was drawn, with the threshold of high risk as the horizontal coordinate and the net rate of return as the vertical coordinate. The results showed that when the threshold was in the range of 0 - 0.85, 0.96 - 0.99, the net benefit rate of predicting the cancer risk of patients with adenomatous intestinal polyps was greater than 0 and the maximum net benefit rate was 0.148. Conclusions:The histological classification of villous tubular adenoma, central depression of polyps, lobulated polyps, and high levels of CEA and CA72-4 are independent risk factors for cancer in patients with adenomatous intestinal polyps; The evaluation efficiency of the column chart risk model constructed based on the above factors is good.
7.PGC-1α and TFAM in age-dependent ovarian decline in mice
Chenge ZHU ; Ge LU ; Yaoli YIN ; Hongxiao LI ; Meihong SHEN
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(9):1-14
Objective To explore the characteristics and molecular mechanisms of dynamic changes in ovarian function during natural aging in mice.Methods Eighteen female ICR mice of 2,6,10 and 14 months of age(referred to as 2 M,6 M,10 M,and 14 M)were included.The estrous cycle,ovarian index,pregnancy rate and embryo number were detected.The number of follicles was observed using HE staining.Serum anti-Müllerian hormone(AMH)levels were measured using ELISA.Protein and mRNA expression of P16,P21,proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α(PGC-1α),and mitochondrial transcription factor A(TFAM)were detected through IHC and qPCR,respectively,and the protein expression of PGC-1α and TFAM was detected by Western blot.Relationships between indicators were evaluated based on Spearman's rank correlation coefficients and logistic regression analyses.Results Compared with estimates in the 2 M group,the percentage of estrous cycle disorders(P<0.05 in 10 M group,P<0.01 in 14 M group),ovarian index(P<0.05 in 10 M group,P<0.01 in 14 M group),serum AMH level(P<0.01 in 10 M group,P<0.01 in 14 M group),number of embryos(P<0.01 in the 10 M group,P<0.01 in 14 M group),and pregnancy rate(P<0.01 in 14 M group)were significantly lower;the number of follicles at all levels and total number of follicles were lower(all P<0.01),and the number of atretic follicles(all P<0.01)was higher.Furthermore,P16 and P21 mRNA(P16:P<0.01 in 10 M and 14 M groups;P21:P<0.05 in 10 M group,P<0.01 in 14 M group)and protein levels(P16:P<0.01 in each group;P21:P<0.01 in 10 M and 14 M groups)were elevated.Spearman's correlation analyses showed that the age in months was negatively correlated with the ovarian index,serum AMH level,primordial follicle number,number of embryos,and expression of PGC-1αand TFAM and positively correlated with the expression of atretic follicle,P16 and P21(all P<0.01).Logistic regression analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between the age in months and pregnancy rate(P<0.01).PGC-1α mRNA was significantly decreased(all P<0.01),and TFAM mRNA was significantly decreased in 10 M and 14 M groups(P<0.01).PGC-1α levels were significantly decreased in the 10 M group(IHC:P<0.05;Western blot:P<0.01)and 14 M group(all P<0.01);TFAM levels were significantly lower in 6 M,10 M,and 14 M groups than in the 2 M group(IHC:P<0.01;Western blot:P<0.01).Compared with the 2 M group,expression levels of PGC-1α and TFAM were positively correlated with the ovarian index and serum AMH level and negatively correlated with P16 and P21 expression(all P<0.01).Conclusions Ovarian function in mice declines progressively with age in months,as reflected by reductions in follicles and fertility and the up-regulation of aging markers,which may be associated with the decreased expression of the mitochondrial biogenesis factors PGC-1α and TFAM.
8.Effect of osteon-like concentric microgroove structures of different sizes on the osteoclastic differentiation of macrophages
Xinze WENG ; Chen HUANG ; Yingzhen LAI ; Ge YIN ; Yixuan LEI ; Zhiqiang XU
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(2):160-168
Objective:To investigate the effect of the sizes of osteon-like concentric microgroove structures on the osteoclastic differentiation of macrophages on titanium surfaces, and to provide reference for the surface modification of implants.Methods:The silicon wafers sputtered with titanium were selected as the control group (smooth surface specimens) and four concentric groups (concentric circles with the maximum diameter of 200 μm, the minimum diameter of 20 μ m, the spacing of concentric circles of 10 or 30 μm, the width of microgrooves of 10 or 30 μm, and the depth of microgrooves of 5 or 10 μm) specimens (the total sample size in each group was 27). The width of microgrooves of C10-5 and C10-10 groups was 10 μm, the depth was 5 and 10 μm, and the width of microgrooves of C30-5 and C30-10 groups was 30 μ m, the depth was 5 and 10 μ m, respectively. The physicochemical properties of the material surfaces were characterized using scanning electron microscopy and contact-angle measurement. The proliferation, adhesion of macrophage-like cell line RAW264.7 and the formation of osteoclast actin-rings on the specimen surfaces were observed by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), immunofluorescence staining and laser confocal microscopy. Tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) quantitative detection, real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) and Western blotting were used to investigate the regulation of osteon-like concentric microgroove structures on the specimen surfaces on the osteoclastic differentiation of macrophages.Results:Macrophages aggregated and grew disorderly on the surface of the smooth group, and arranged in concentric circles along the microgroove structures on the surfaces of the concentric groups. After 5 days of culture, the cell proliferation of C30 groups (the A values of C30-5 group and C30-10 group were 1.335±0.018 and 1.340±0.033, respectively) was significantly higher than that of C10 groups (the A values of C10-5 group and C10-10 group were 0.967±0.015 and 1.182±0.020, respectively)(all P<0.05). The cell proliferation of the four concentric groups was significantly higher than that of the control group (the A value was 0.796±0.012), with statistical significance (all P<0.05). After osteoclastic induction for 5 days the osteoclasts induced in the C10-5 and C10-10 groups exhibited smaller actin rings and fewer numbers. The TRAP activity in each concentric group was significantly lower than that in the control group ( P<0.05). The expression levels of osteoclast differentiation-related genes TRAP (0.610±0.022) in the C10-10 group was lowest, and CtsK (0.489±0.136, 0.445±0.037) in the C10-5 and C10-10 groups were lower compared to the smooth group and other concentric groups, with statistical significance (all P<0.05), the expression levels of osteoclast differentiation-related proteins TRAP (0.648±0.041), MMP-9 (0.688±0.026) in the C10-10 group were lowest, and CtsK (0.491±0.016, 0.453±0.010) in the C10-10 and C30-10 groups were also lower compared to the smooth group and other concentric groups, with statistical significance (all P<0.05). Conclusions:The osteon-like concentric microgroove structures inhibit the osteoclastic differentiation of macrophage-like cell line RAW264.7, with the microgrooves 10 μm wide and 10 μm deep showing the most significant inhibitory effect on the osteoclastic differentiation.
9.Effectiveness of bleeding risk graded management program in patients undergoing catheter-directed thrombolysis
Yan LI ; Jingping GE ; Yuanyuan YIN ; Juan HE ; Ping LIU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(8):1011-1017
Objective:To explore the efficacy of a bleeding risk graded management program in patients with lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) undergoing catheter-directed thrombosis (CDT) .Methods:Convenience sampling was used to select 100 DVT patients who underwent CDT from October 2021 to December 2023 in the Nanjing First Hospital as study subjects. According to the propensity matching score ratio of 1: 1, patients were divided into control group and observation group, with 50 cases in each group. Control group implemented CDT routine nursing and rehabilitation exercises, and observation group implemented a bleeding risk graded management program based on control group by dynamically monitoring changes in plasma fibrinogen and blood pressure. Differences in the rates of swelling reduction in the limbs, venous patency, bleeding events and hospitalization satisfaction were compared between the two groups.Results:After the intervention, the swelling reduction rate of the limbs of DVT patients in observation group was (85.07±11.96) %, and the rate of venous patency was (89.00±25.33) %, and that of control group was (70.85±21.73) %, (75.00±35.36) %, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). The rate of bleeding events was lower in the observation group than in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). The difference in hospitalization satisfaction between the two groups was not statistically significant ( P>0.05) . Conclusions:The bleeding risk graded management program developed after comprehensive assessment can realize the balance between the therapeutic benefit and bleeding risk of CDT for DVT patients, and can improve the safety and effectiveness of CDT.
10.PGC-1α and TFAM in age-dependent ovarian decline in mice
Chenge ZHU ; Ge LU ; Yaoli YIN ; Hongxiao LI ; Meihong SHEN
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(9):1-14
Objective To explore the characteristics and molecular mechanisms of dynamic changes in ovarian function during natural aging in mice.Methods Eighteen female ICR mice of 2,6,10 and 14 months of age(referred to as 2 M,6 M,10 M,and 14 M)were included.The estrous cycle,ovarian index,pregnancy rate and embryo number were detected.The number of follicles was observed using HE staining.Serum anti-Müllerian hormone(AMH)levels were measured using ELISA.Protein and mRNA expression of P16,P21,proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α(PGC-1α),and mitochondrial transcription factor A(TFAM)were detected through IHC and qPCR,respectively,and the protein expression of PGC-1α and TFAM was detected by Western blot.Relationships between indicators were evaluated based on Spearman's rank correlation coefficients and logistic regression analyses.Results Compared with estimates in the 2 M group,the percentage of estrous cycle disorders(P<0.05 in 10 M group,P<0.01 in 14 M group),ovarian index(P<0.05 in 10 M group,P<0.01 in 14 M group),serum AMH level(P<0.01 in 10 M group,P<0.01 in 14 M group),number of embryos(P<0.01 in the 10 M group,P<0.01 in 14 M group),and pregnancy rate(P<0.01 in 14 M group)were significantly lower;the number of follicles at all levels and total number of follicles were lower(all P<0.01),and the number of atretic follicles(all P<0.01)was higher.Furthermore,P16 and P21 mRNA(P16:P<0.01 in 10 M and 14 M groups;P21:P<0.05 in 10 M group,P<0.01 in 14 M group)and protein levels(P16:P<0.01 in each group;P21:P<0.01 in 10 M and 14 M groups)were elevated.Spearman's correlation analyses showed that the age in months was negatively correlated with the ovarian index,serum AMH level,primordial follicle number,number of embryos,and expression of PGC-1αand TFAM and positively correlated with the expression of atretic follicle,P16 and P21(all P<0.01).Logistic regression analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between the age in months and pregnancy rate(P<0.01).PGC-1α mRNA was significantly decreased(all P<0.01),and TFAM mRNA was significantly decreased in 10 M and 14 M groups(P<0.01).PGC-1α levels were significantly decreased in the 10 M group(IHC:P<0.05;Western blot:P<0.01)and 14 M group(all P<0.01);TFAM levels were significantly lower in 6 M,10 M,and 14 M groups than in the 2 M group(IHC:P<0.01;Western blot:P<0.01).Compared with the 2 M group,expression levels of PGC-1α and TFAM were positively correlated with the ovarian index and serum AMH level and negatively correlated with P16 and P21 expression(all P<0.01).Conclusions Ovarian function in mice declines progressively with age in months,as reflected by reductions in follicles and fertility and the up-regulation of aging markers,which may be associated with the decreased expression of the mitochondrial biogenesis factors PGC-1α and TFAM.


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