1.Characterization of vaginal flora in pregnant women during the second trimester using 16S rRNA full-length gene sequencing
Yanmin CAO ; Haiyan LIU ; Yao DONG ; Zongguang LI ; Baixue HAN ; Mengting CAO ; Longnan PAN ; Hui KAN ; Yaxin LI ; Qing LI ; Anqun HU ; Yingjie ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2025;45(10):869-880
Objective:To characterize the vaginal flora of pregnant women during the second trimester using full-length 16S rRNA sequencing.Methods:A total of 142 pregnant women were systematically sampled from a pregnancy cohort. Vaginal swabs were collected for full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing,and bioinformatics analysis was performed to characterize the vaginal microbiota and identify associated influencing factors.Results:Among the 142 pregnant women,the most frequently detected species were Lactobacillus iners(83.10%,118/142)and Lactobacillus crispatus(49.30%,70/142). The majority of samples(90.85%,129/142)were classified as Lactobacillus-dominant vagitypes,with the Lactobacillus iners vagitype accounting for 48.59%(69/142)and the Lactobacillus crispatus vagitype accounting for 38.73%(55/142). The vaginal microbiota was clustered into five community state types(CSTs):Ⅰa,Ⅰb,Ⅲa,Ⅲb,and Ⅳ. The most prevalent CSTs were Lactobacillus iners-dominated CST-Ⅲ(51.41%,73/142)and Lactobacillus crispatus-dominated CST-Ⅰ(24.65%,35/142). No samples were classified as CST-Ⅱ or CST-Ⅴ. A significant negative correlation was observed between Lactobacill and vaginosis-associated bacteria. Age,alcohol consumption,smoking,and vaginal treatments showed significant associations or trends toward significance with various Alpha diversity indices. Vaginal douching was associated with CST clustering,while obstetric history(primiparity,previous miscarriage history)was associated with vagitype classification. However,no significant associations were identified between maternal baseline characteristics and Beta diversity indices. Conclusions:Full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing reveals that the vaginal microbiota of pregnant women is dominated by Lactobacillus iners and Lactobacillus crispatus. Maternal age,lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption,and obstetric history are significantly associated with variations in vaginal microbiota composition.
2.Effect of exogenous short-chain fatty acids preconditioning on expression of zonula occludens-1 in lung tissues of rats undergoing extracorporeal circulation
Qi CHU ; Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Huijuan CAO ; Yingjie SUN ; Yugang DIAO ; Tiezheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(10):1335-1337
Objective:To evaluate the effect of exogenous short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) preconditioning on the expression of zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) in lung tissues of rats undergoing extracorporeal circulation (ECC).Methods:Thirty-six clean-grade healthy adult male Sprague-Dawley rats, weighing 320-420 g, were divided into sham operation group (S group), ECC group (E group) and SCFAs group, with 12 rats in each group. Seven days before the ECC, short-chain fatty acids dissolved in 2 ml of normal saline was given by gavage daily in SCFAs group, while the equal volume of normal saline was given by gavage in S group and E group. On the 8th day, E group and SCFAs group underwent arteriovenous catheterization and ECC for 1 h, while S group only underwent catheterization without ECC. Lung tissues were collected to observe the pathological results and detect the expression of ZO-1 (by Western blot), and the wet/dry lung weight ratio was calculated.Results:Compared with S group, the wet/dry lung weight ratio was significantly increased ( P<0.05), the expression of ZO-1 protein in lung tissue was down-regulated ( P<0.05), and the pathological damage of lung tissues was aggravated in E group and SCFAs group. Compared with E group, the wet/dry lung weight ratio was significantly decreased, the expression of ZO-1 protein in lung tissues was up-regulated ( P<0.05), and the pathological damage of lung tissues was significantly alleviated in SCFAs group. Conclusions:The mechanism by which SCFAs preconditioning attenuates lung injury may be related to up-regulation of ZO-1 expression in lung tissues of rats undergoing ECC.
3.Construction and operation practice of low-altitude transport system for medical supplies
Danting FEI ; Yuan SUO ; Jie JIN ; Wei CAO ; Nuhe A ; Jun XU ; Yingjie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2025;41(2):152-156
Low-altitude unmanned technology represented by unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has shown broad application prospects in the medical field. Since June 2023, Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University The First Hospital of Jiaxing, focusing on the demand for medical supplies transport among hospitals, has led the construction and operation practice of a low-altitude transfer system for medical supplies featuring UAV. By establishing a management organizational structure, building a low-altitude digital intelligence platform, constructing UAV take-off and landing platforms, formulating and approving flight routes, and improving the medical supply distribution process, it successfully achieved the transportation of medical blood and biological specimens between Jiaxing Central Blood Station and relevant medical institutions, as well as among different campus and medical alliance units of Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University The First Hospital of Jiaxing. As of June 2024, a total of 6 routes have been opened within the Jiaxing municipal area, with a cumulative flight distance exceeding 5 000 km. A total of 64 flights for medical blood, 720 flights for blood specimens, and 5 flights for pathological specimens have been transported. Compared with land transportation methods, UAV transportation effectively shortened transportation time, enhanced the service capabilities and diagnosis and treatment quality of grassroots medical institutions, and also saved costs. It can provide a reference for other medical institutions to carry out low-altitude medical supplies distribution.
4.Diagnosis and treatment guideline for acute cervical spinal cord injury without fracture-dislocation in adults (version 2025)
Qingde WANG ; Tongwei CHU ; Jian DONG ; Liangjie DU ; Haoyu FENG ; Shunwu FAN ; Shiqing FENG ; Yanzheng GAO ; Yong HAI ; Da HE ; Dianming JIANG ; Jianyuan JIANG ; Bin LIN ; Bin LIU ; Baoge LIU ; Fang LI ; Feng LI ; Li LI ; Weishi LI ; Fangcai LI ; Xiaoguang LIU ; Hongjian LIU ; Yong LIU ; Zhongjun LIU ; Shibao LU ; Xuhua LU ; Keya MAO ; Xuexiao MA ; Yong QIU ; Limin RONG ; Jun SHU ; Yueming SONG ; Tiansheng SUN ; Yan WANG ; Zhe WANG ; Zheng WANG ; Bing WANG ; Linfeng WANG ; Yu WANG ; Qinghe WANG ; Jigong WU ; Hong XIA ; Guoyong YIN ; Jinglong YAN ; Wen YUAN ; Yong YANG ; Qiang YANG ; Cao YANG ; Jie ZHAO ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Yue ZHU ; Zezhang ZHU ; Yingjie ZHOU ; Zhongmin ZHANG ; Yan ZENG ; Dingjun HAO ; Baorong HE ; Wei MEI
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(3):243-252
Cervical spinal cord injury without fracture-dislocation (CSCIWFD) is referred to as a special type of cervical spinal cord injury characterized by traumatic spinal cord dysfunction and no significant bony structural abnormalities on imagines. Duo to the high risk of missed diagnosis during the initial consultation, CSCIWFD may lead to progressive neurological deterioration or even complete paralysis, severely impacting patients′ prognosis. Currently, there are no established consensuses over the diagnosis and treatment of CSCIWFD, such as the lack of evidence-based standards for indications of non-surgical treatment and risk of secondary neurological injury, as well as debates over the optimal timing for surgical intervention and indications for different surgical approaches. To address these issues, the Spine Trauma Group of the Orthopedic Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association organized experts in the relevant fields to formulate Diagnosis and treatment guideline for acute cervical spinal cord injury without fracture- dislocation in adults ( version 2025) . Based on evidence-based medicine and the principles of scientific rigor and clinical applicability, the guidelines proposed 11 recommendations covering terminology, diagnosis, evaluation treatment, and rehabilitation, etc., aiming to standardize the management of CSCIWFD.
5.Obesity-driven oleoylcarnitine accumulation in tumor microenvironment promotes breast cancer metastasis-like phenotype.
Chao CHEN ; Hongxia ZHANG ; Lingling QI ; Haoqi LEI ; Xuefei FENG ; Yingjie CHEN ; Yuanyuan CHENG ; Defeng PANG ; Jufeng WAN ; Haiying XU ; Shifeng CAO ; Baofeng YANG ; Yan ZHANG ; Xin ZHAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(4):1974-1990
Obesity is a significant risk factor for cancer and is associated with breast cancer metastasis. Nevertheless, the mechanism by which alterations in systemic metabolism affect tumor microenvironment (TME) and consequently influence tumor metastasis remains inadequately understood. Herein, we found that perturbations in circulating metabolites induced by obesity promote metastasis-like phenotypes in breast cancer. Oleoylcarnitine (OLCarn) concentrations were elevated in the serum of obese mice and humans. Administration of exogenous OLCarn induces metastasis-like characteristics in breast cancer cells. Mechanistically, OLCarn directly interacts with the Arg176 site of adenylate cyclase 10 (ADCY10), leading to the activation of ADCY10 and enhancement of cAMP production. Mutations at Arg176 prevent OLCarn from binding to ADCY10, disrupting the ADCY10-mediated activation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) signaling pathway. This activation promotes transcription factor 4 (TCF4)-dependent kinesin family member C1 (KIFC1) transcription, thereby driving breast cancer metastasis. Conversely, the neutralization of both ADCY10 and KIFC1 through knockdown or pharmacological inhibition abrogates the oncogenic effects mediated by OLCarn. Hence, obesity-induced systemic environmental changes lead to the aberrant accumulation of OLCarn within the TME, making it a potential therapeutic target and biomarker for breast cancer.
6.Effect of exogenous short-chain fatty acids preconditioning on expression of zonula occludens-1 in lung tissues of rats undergoing extracorporeal circulation
Qi CHU ; Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Huijuan CAO ; Yingjie SUN ; Yugang DIAO ; Tiezheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(10):1335-1337
Objective:To evaluate the effect of exogenous short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) preconditioning on the expression of zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) in lung tissues of rats undergoing extracorporeal circulation (ECC).Methods:Thirty-six clean-grade healthy adult male Sprague-Dawley rats, weighing 320-420 g, were divided into sham operation group (S group), ECC group (E group) and SCFAs group, with 12 rats in each group. Seven days before the ECC, short-chain fatty acids dissolved in 2 ml of normal saline was given by gavage daily in SCFAs group, while the equal volume of normal saline was given by gavage in S group and E group. On the 8th day, E group and SCFAs group underwent arteriovenous catheterization and ECC for 1 h, while S group only underwent catheterization without ECC. Lung tissues were collected to observe the pathological results and detect the expression of ZO-1 (by Western blot), and the wet/dry lung weight ratio was calculated.Results:Compared with S group, the wet/dry lung weight ratio was significantly increased ( P<0.05), the expression of ZO-1 protein in lung tissue was down-regulated ( P<0.05), and the pathological damage of lung tissues was aggravated in E group and SCFAs group. Compared with E group, the wet/dry lung weight ratio was significantly decreased, the expression of ZO-1 protein in lung tissues was up-regulated ( P<0.05), and the pathological damage of lung tissues was significantly alleviated in SCFAs group. Conclusions:The mechanism by which SCFAs preconditioning attenuates lung injury may be related to up-regulation of ZO-1 expression in lung tissues of rats undergoing ECC.
7.Diagnosis and treatment guideline for acute cervical spinal cord injury without fracture-dislocation in adults (version 2025)
Qingde WANG ; Tongwei CHU ; Jian DONG ; Liangjie DU ; Haoyu FENG ; Shunwu FAN ; Shiqing FENG ; Yanzheng GAO ; Yong HAI ; Da HE ; Dianming JIANG ; Jianyuan JIANG ; Bin LIN ; Bin LIU ; Baoge LIU ; Fang LI ; Feng LI ; Li LI ; Weishi LI ; Fangcai LI ; Xiaoguang LIU ; Hongjian LIU ; Yong LIU ; Zhongjun LIU ; Shibao LU ; Xuhua LU ; Keya MAO ; Xuexiao MA ; Yong QIU ; Limin RONG ; Jun SHU ; Yueming SONG ; Tiansheng SUN ; Yan WANG ; Zhe WANG ; Zheng WANG ; Bing WANG ; Linfeng WANG ; Yu WANG ; Qinghe WANG ; Jigong WU ; Hong XIA ; Guoyong YIN ; Jinglong YAN ; Wen YUAN ; Yong YANG ; Qiang YANG ; Cao YANG ; Jie ZHAO ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Yue ZHU ; Zezhang ZHU ; Yingjie ZHOU ; Zhongmin ZHANG ; Yan ZENG ; Dingjun HAO ; Baorong HE ; Wei MEI
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(3):243-252
Cervical spinal cord injury without fracture-dislocation (CSCIWFD) is referred to as a special type of cervical spinal cord injury characterized by traumatic spinal cord dysfunction and no significant bony structural abnormalities on imagines. Duo to the high risk of missed diagnosis during the initial consultation, CSCIWFD may lead to progressive neurological deterioration or even complete paralysis, severely impacting patients′ prognosis. Currently, there are no established consensuses over the diagnosis and treatment of CSCIWFD, such as the lack of evidence-based standards for indications of non-surgical treatment and risk of secondary neurological injury, as well as debates over the optimal timing for surgical intervention and indications for different surgical approaches. To address these issues, the Spine Trauma Group of the Orthopedic Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association organized experts in the relevant fields to formulate Diagnosis and treatment guideline for acute cervical spinal cord injury without fracture- dislocation in adults ( version 2025) . Based on evidence-based medicine and the principles of scientific rigor and clinical applicability, the guidelines proposed 11 recommendations covering terminology, diagnosis, evaluation treatment, and rehabilitation, etc., aiming to standardize the management of CSCIWFD.
8.Characterization of vaginal flora in pregnant women during the second trimester using 16S rRNA full-length gene sequencing
Yanmin CAO ; Haiyan LIU ; Yao DONG ; Zongguang LI ; Baixue HAN ; Mengting CAO ; Longnan PAN ; Hui KAN ; Yaxin LI ; Qing LI ; Anqun HU ; Yingjie ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2025;45(10):869-880
Objective:To characterize the vaginal flora of pregnant women during the second trimester using full-length 16S rRNA sequencing.Methods:A total of 142 pregnant women were systematically sampled from a pregnancy cohort. Vaginal swabs were collected for full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing,and bioinformatics analysis was performed to characterize the vaginal microbiota and identify associated influencing factors.Results:Among the 142 pregnant women,the most frequently detected species were Lactobacillus iners(83.10%,118/142)and Lactobacillus crispatus(49.30%,70/142). The majority of samples(90.85%,129/142)were classified as Lactobacillus-dominant vagitypes,with the Lactobacillus iners vagitype accounting for 48.59%(69/142)and the Lactobacillus crispatus vagitype accounting for 38.73%(55/142). The vaginal microbiota was clustered into five community state types(CSTs):Ⅰa,Ⅰb,Ⅲa,Ⅲb,and Ⅳ. The most prevalent CSTs were Lactobacillus iners-dominated CST-Ⅲ(51.41%,73/142)and Lactobacillus crispatus-dominated CST-Ⅰ(24.65%,35/142). No samples were classified as CST-Ⅱ or CST-Ⅴ. A significant negative correlation was observed between Lactobacill and vaginosis-associated bacteria. Age,alcohol consumption,smoking,and vaginal treatments showed significant associations or trends toward significance with various Alpha diversity indices. Vaginal douching was associated with CST clustering,while obstetric history(primiparity,previous miscarriage history)was associated with vagitype classification. However,no significant associations were identified between maternal baseline characteristics and Beta diversity indices. Conclusions:Full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing reveals that the vaginal microbiota of pregnant women is dominated by Lactobacillus iners and Lactobacillus crispatus. Maternal age,lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption,and obstetric history are significantly associated with variations in vaginal microbiota composition.
9.Construction and operation practice of low-altitude transport system for medical supplies
Danting FEI ; Yuan SUO ; Jie JIN ; Wei CAO ; Nuhe A ; Jun XU ; Yingjie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2025;41(2):152-156
Low-altitude unmanned technology represented by unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has shown broad application prospects in the medical field. Since June 2023, Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University The First Hospital of Jiaxing, focusing on the demand for medical supplies transport among hospitals, has led the construction and operation practice of a low-altitude transfer system for medical supplies featuring UAV. By establishing a management organizational structure, building a low-altitude digital intelligence platform, constructing UAV take-off and landing platforms, formulating and approving flight routes, and improving the medical supply distribution process, it successfully achieved the transportation of medical blood and biological specimens between Jiaxing Central Blood Station and relevant medical institutions, as well as among different campus and medical alliance units of Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University The First Hospital of Jiaxing. As of June 2024, a total of 6 routes have been opened within the Jiaxing municipal area, with a cumulative flight distance exceeding 5 000 km. A total of 64 flights for medical blood, 720 flights for blood specimens, and 5 flights for pathological specimens have been transported. Compared with land transportation methods, UAV transportation effectively shortened transportation time, enhanced the service capabilities and diagnosis and treatment quality of grassroots medical institutions, and also saved costs. It can provide a reference for other medical institutions to carry out low-altitude medical supplies distribution.
10.Bidirectional causal relationship between glucose-lipid metabolism, obesity indicators, and myocardial infarction: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis study
Linghuan WANG ; Tingting LU ; Yingjie ZHANG ; Tianhu WANG ; Naiyuan SUN ; Sijia CHEN ; Feng CAO
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2024;52(10):1162-1169
Objective:To explore the causal association of glucose-lipid metabolism and obesity indicators with myocardial infarction by a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis.Methods:Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) related to phenotypes were obtained from genome-wide association study databases. The body mass index (BMI) and glycated hemoglobin dataset includes 99 998 samples and 8 126 035 SNPs; the waist-to-hip ratio dataset includes 224 459 samples and 2 562 516 SNPs; the waist circumference and hip circumference dataset includes 462 166 samples and 9 851 867 SNPs; the fasting glucose dataset includes approximately 12 million SNPs; the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) dataset includes 201 678 samples and 12 321 875 SNPs; the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglycerides dataset includes 156 109 samples and 15 784 414 SNPs; and the body fat percentage, whole-body fat mass, trunk fat percentage, and trunk fat mass dataset includes 454 588 samples and 9 851 867 SNPs. This study primarily used inverse-variance weighted method to analyze the associations between various exposure factors and outcomes. Heterogeneity among SNPs was assessed using Cochran′s Q test, and horizontal pleiotropy of SNPs was examined using the MR-Egger method. Additionally, a multivariable MR approach was used to adjust for BMI, further validating associations between exposure factors and the risk of myocardial infarction. Results:Higher BMI ( OR=1.070, 95% CI: 1.041-1.100), waist-to-hip ratio ( OR=1.366, 95% CI: 1.113-1.677), LDL-C ( OR=1.638, 95% CI: 1.488-1.803), triglycerides ( OR=1.445, 95% CI: 1.300-1.606), waist circumference ( OR=1.841, 95% CI: 1.650-2.055), hip circumference ( OR=1.247, 95% CI: 1.132-1.372), body fat percentage ( OR=1.795, 95% CI: 1.568-2.055), whole-body fat mass ( OR=1.519, 95% CI: 1.381-1.670), trunk fat percentage ( OR=1.538, 95% CI: 1.374-1.723), and trunk fat mass ( OR=1.421, 95% CI: 1.294-1.561), as well as lower HDL-C ( OR=0.799, 95% CI: 0.729-0.875), have causal effects on myocardial infarction (all P<0.05). After adjusting for BMI, hip circumference, trunk fat percentage, and trunk fat mass were no longer associated with myocardial infarction. However, waist-to-hip ratio ( OR=1.457, 95% CI: 1.132-1.877), fasting glucose ( OR=1.191, 95% CI: 1.024-1.383), glycated hemoglobin ( OR=1.129, 95% CI: 1.034-1.233), LDL-C ( OR=1.592, 95% CI: 1.314-1.929), triglycerides ( OR=1.410, 95% CI: 1.279-1.553), waist circumference ( OR=1.922, 95% CI: 1.448-2.551), body fat percentage ( OR=1.421, 95% CI: 1.072-1.884), and whole-body fat mass ( OR=1.295, 95% CI: 1.031-1.626) remained positively associated with myocardial infarction, while HDL-C ( OR=0.809, 95% CI: 0.729-0.897) remained negatively associated. Conclusions:Abdominal obesity and dysregulation of glucose-lipid metabolism are risk factors for myocardial infarction. Screening for glucose-lipid metabolism (fasting glucose, HDL-C, LDL-C, triglycerides) and obesity-related indicators (waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, body fat percentage, and whole-body fat mass) is of great importance for the primary prevention of myocardial infarction.

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