1.Effects of forkhead box protein A1 knockout on microRNA expression profiles of benzoapyrene malignant transformed cells THBEc1
Zhiyu LIU ; Yujin FU ; Yitong LIN ; Juanling FU ; Biyun YAO ; Peng ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2025;39(3):169-182
OBJECTIVE To explore the potential mechanisms of forkhead box protein A1(FOXA1)in benzo[a]pyrene(BaP)-induced carcinogenesis by investigating the effect of FOXA1 by knockout on microRNA(miRNA)expression profiles in BaP malignant transformed cells THBEc1 and establishing regulatory networks between FOXA1,miRNA and their target genes.METHODS FOXA1 knockout THBEc1 cells THBEc1-ΔFOXA1-c34 and control cells THBEc1-ctrl were used as study models.Western blotting was employed to determine FOXA1 protein expression levels.Next-generation sequencing(NGS)tech-nology was used to identify differentially expressed miRNAs between THBEc1-ΔFOXA1-c34 and THBEc1-ctrl cells,with subsequent validation by RT-qPCR.Five databases(ENCORI,miRDB,mirDIP,miRWalk and TargetScan 8.0)were used in conjunction with NGS results of mRNA between THBEc1-ΔFOXA1-c34 and THBEc1-ctrl to predict different expressed genes(DEGs)regulated by the identified differentially expressed miRNAs.GO and KEGG enrichment analyses were conducted on the DEGs using the DAVID database.Interaction network analysis of the proteins encoded by the DEGs was performed using STRING 12.0 and Cytoscape 3.10.2 software.RESULTS No FOXA1 expression was detected in THBEc1-ΔFOXA1-c34 cells.A differential analysis of miRNA expressions revealed 33 miRNAs with a fold change of>2 or<0.5 and a false discovery rate of<0.05 between THBEc1-ΔFOXA1-c34 and THBEc1-ctrl cells,13 of which were down-regulated and 20 were up-regulated in THBEc1-ΔFOXA1-c34 cells.A regulatory network was formed by 11 down-regulated miRNAs and 32 up-regulated mRNAs,while a second network included 16 up-regulated miRNAs and 56 down-regulated mRNAs.The 27 differentially expressed miRNAs participated in various biological processes through the regulation of 88 DEGs,primarily associated with cell growth,proliferation,migration,apoptosis,angiogenesis,epithe-lial-mesenchymal transition,and signal transduction(TGF-β,Hippo,NF-kappa B and MAPK pathways).CONCLUSION The miRNA expression profile in BaP-malignant transformed THBEc1 cells is altered following FOXA1 knockout that may disrupt TGF-β and MAPK signaling pathways by changing miRNA expression levels,thereby inhibiting cell proliferation and migration.
2.To explore the application of SP-based medical record writing training in prosthodontics practice
Xueling LI ; Liulin JIANG ; Yitong YAO ; Zhichao HAO ; Maodan WU ; Xiaoyi DENG ; Ling YANG
STOMATOLOGY 2025;45(2):129-133
Objective To evaluate the practice effect of medical record writing training based on standardized patients and explore its application in prosthodontics practice.Methods Seventy-one undergraduate interns were randomly divided into two groups.At the first week of clinical practice,the test group(n=35)adopted the SP-based medical record writing training,and after the training,the students'evaluation of the teaching effect was investigated by questionnaire.And the control group(n=36)received traditional lectured medical record writing training.One week later,the same medical record writing exam was performed in the two groups.The scores of medical record writing of different teaching model were compared,and the evaluation of the teaching effect in the test group was carried out.Results The exam score of medical record writing of the test group(88.80±4.60)was significantly higher than that of the control group(84.92±5.51),and the difference was statistically significant(P=0.002).88.57%of the students in the test group were satisfied with the SP-based medical record writing training.The satisfaction score was 8.94.Conclusion Medical record writing training is a long-term clinical practice.SP-based medical record writing training is helpful to improve the medical record writing quality of medical students.
3.Effects of forkhead box protein A1 knockout on microRNA expression profiles of benzoapyrene malignant transformed cells THBEc1
Zhiyu LIU ; Yujin FU ; Yitong LIN ; Juanling FU ; Biyun YAO ; Peng ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2025;39(3):169-182
OBJECTIVE To explore the potential mechanisms of forkhead box protein A1(FOXA1)in benzo[a]pyrene(BaP)-induced carcinogenesis by investigating the effect of FOXA1 by knockout on microRNA(miRNA)expression profiles in BaP malignant transformed cells THBEc1 and establishing regulatory networks between FOXA1,miRNA and their target genes.METHODS FOXA1 knockout THBEc1 cells THBEc1-ΔFOXA1-c34 and control cells THBEc1-ctrl were used as study models.Western blotting was employed to determine FOXA1 protein expression levels.Next-generation sequencing(NGS)tech-nology was used to identify differentially expressed miRNAs between THBEc1-ΔFOXA1-c34 and THBEc1-ctrl cells,with subsequent validation by RT-qPCR.Five databases(ENCORI,miRDB,mirDIP,miRWalk and TargetScan 8.0)were used in conjunction with NGS results of mRNA between THBEc1-ΔFOXA1-c34 and THBEc1-ctrl to predict different expressed genes(DEGs)regulated by the identified differentially expressed miRNAs.GO and KEGG enrichment analyses were conducted on the DEGs using the DAVID database.Interaction network analysis of the proteins encoded by the DEGs was performed using STRING 12.0 and Cytoscape 3.10.2 software.RESULTS No FOXA1 expression was detected in THBEc1-ΔFOXA1-c34 cells.A differential analysis of miRNA expressions revealed 33 miRNAs with a fold change of>2 or<0.5 and a false discovery rate of<0.05 between THBEc1-ΔFOXA1-c34 and THBEc1-ctrl cells,13 of which were down-regulated and 20 were up-regulated in THBEc1-ΔFOXA1-c34 cells.A regulatory network was formed by 11 down-regulated miRNAs and 32 up-regulated mRNAs,while a second network included 16 up-regulated miRNAs and 56 down-regulated mRNAs.The 27 differentially expressed miRNAs participated in various biological processes through the regulation of 88 DEGs,primarily associated with cell growth,proliferation,migration,apoptosis,angiogenesis,epithe-lial-mesenchymal transition,and signal transduction(TGF-β,Hippo,NF-kappa B and MAPK pathways).CONCLUSION The miRNA expression profile in BaP-malignant transformed THBEc1 cells is altered following FOXA1 knockout that may disrupt TGF-β and MAPK signaling pathways by changing miRNA expression levels,thereby inhibiting cell proliferation and migration.
4.To explore the application of SP-based medical record writing training in prosthodontics practice
Xueling LI ; Liulin JIANG ; Yitong YAO ; Zhichao HAO ; Maodan WU ; Xiaoyi DENG ; Ling YANG
STOMATOLOGY 2025;45(2):129-133
Objective To evaluate the practice effect of medical record writing training based on standardized patients and explore its application in prosthodontics practice.Methods Seventy-one undergraduate interns were randomly divided into two groups.At the first week of clinical practice,the test group(n=35)adopted the SP-based medical record writing training,and after the training,the students'evaluation of the teaching effect was investigated by questionnaire.And the control group(n=36)received traditional lectured medical record writing training.One week later,the same medical record writing exam was performed in the two groups.The scores of medical record writing of different teaching model were compared,and the evaluation of the teaching effect in the test group was carried out.Results The exam score of medical record writing of the test group(88.80±4.60)was significantly higher than that of the control group(84.92±5.51),and the difference was statistically significant(P=0.002).88.57%of the students in the test group were satisfied with the SP-based medical record writing training.The satisfaction score was 8.94.Conclusion Medical record writing training is a long-term clinical practice.SP-based medical record writing training is helpful to improve the medical record writing quality of medical students.
5.Lipopolysaccharide was administered via a self-made cannula in the cerebellomedullary cistern of rats to induce CNS infection
Yao GUO ; Chang GUO ; Kaini WANG ; Ruoqi ZANG ; Jie GAO ; Yang MA ; Yitong CHEN ; Yu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Neuroanatomy 2024;40(3):334-340
Objective:This study introduces a novel approach utilizing a self-made drug delivery cannula implanted into the cerebellomedullary cistern(CMC)of rats to allow repeated administrations in conscious subjects.Methods:A self-made medication cannula is inserted through a drilled hole at the midpoint of the occipital crest of the rat's skull,de-scending along the inner wall of the occipital bone until reaching the CMC,and securing it in place with skull screws and self-curing resin.Lipopolysaccharide(LPS)is injected into the CMC to induce neuroinflammation,and the feasibility of this method is assessed using X-ray imaging,behavioral testing,and immunofluorescence staining.Results:The place-ment of the brain cannula was confirmed using X-ray film and pontamine sky blue staining.Rats in the LPS group exhib-ited a lower facial mechanical pain threshold compared to the Control group(P<0.001),along with reduced residence time in the open field center(P<0.01).Immunofluorescence staining revealed LPS-induced activation of caudal spinal trigeminal nucleus(SpVc)microglia.Conclusion:This method proves to be suitable for multiple administrations to the cerebellomedullary cistern of conscious rats,enabling the study of the SpVc's role in pain modulation.
6.Results of annual professional proficiency testing for standardized residency training and related influencing factors
Yitong GONG ; Liqin ZOU ; Ping ZHAO ; Zhongwei LIU ; Qiuping YAO ; Fan FAN ; Qian CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(4):572-576
Objective:To analyze the results of the practice test and formal test of the annual professional proficiency test for residents in 2022, to investigate related influencing factors and the effectiveness of the practice test, and to propose the measures for improving the results of the annual professional proficiency test.Methods:The scores of the annual professional proficiency test were analyzed for 202 residents who participated in the test in 2022, and the data on sex, education background, type of personnel, whether they passed the medical licensing examination, and practice test scores were analyzed to investigate related influencing factors. SPSS 23.0 and GraphPad Prism 8 were used for the chi-square test, the t-test, the one-way of variance, and the Fisher's exact test. A multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify influencing factors, and a Pearson correlation analysis was also performed. Results:The scores of the annual professional proficiency test for 202 residents were normally distributed with the highest number of the residents with a score of 90-99 points and the lowest number of the residents with a score of <70 points. The residents who passed the medical licensing examination had a significantly higher score of the annual professional proficiency test than those who failed the examination ( t=2.87, P=0.005), and the residents who passed the three practice tests had a significantly higher score of the annual professional proficiency test than those who failed the practice tests ( P<0.05). The score of the second practice test, the score of the third practice test, and the passing of medical licensing examination were independent influencing factors for the score of annual professional proficiency test ( R2=0.236, R2=0.201, F=6.60, P<0.05). The correlation analysis showed that the scores of the three practice tests were positively correlated with the final score ( r=0.189, 0.373, and 0.311, P<0.05). Conclusions:Improving the passing rate of medical licensing examination and strengthening pre-examination practice tests can help to improve the score of annual professional proficiency test. At the same time, it is necessary to improve the quality of training through the measures such as strengthening the homogenization management of different types of students, improving the attention and enthusiasm of all levels, and accelerating the construction of question banks.
7.Huangqin Decoction alleviates ulcerative colitis in mice by reducing endoplasmic reticulum stress
Jianguo QIU ; Yitong QIU ; Guorong LI ; Linsheng ZHANG ; Xue ZHENG ; Yongjiang YAO ; Xidan WANG ; Haiyang HUANG ; Fengmin ZHANG ; Jiyan SU ; Xuebao ZHENG ; Xiaoqi HUANG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(11):2172-2183
Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Huangqin Decoction(HQD)on ulcerative colitis(UC)in mice and explore its mechanism.Methods Male Balb/c mice were randomly divided into normal control group,model group,mesalazine group(5-ASA,200 mg/kg),and low-,medium-and high-dose HQD groups(2.275,4.55 and 9.1 g/kg,respectively).With the exception of those in the normal control group,all the mice were exposed to 3%DSS solution in drinking water for 7 days to establish UC models.After treatment with the indicated drugs,the mice were assessed for colon injury and apoptosis using HE,AB-PAS and TUNEL staining,and the expression levels of inflammatory factors were detected with ELISA.Western blotting,immunohistochemistry and qRT-PCR were used to detect the changes in protein expressions associated with the intestinal chemical barrier,mechanical barrier and endoplasmic reticulum stress(ERS).Results HQD treatment significantly reduced DAI score and macro score of UC mice,decreased colonic epithelial cell apoptosis,lowered expressions of IL-6,TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-8,and enhanced the expressions of MUC2 and TFF3.HQD treatment also upregulated the protein expressions of claudin-1,occludin and E-cadherin,reduced the expressions of GRP78,CHOP,caspase-12 and caspase-3,decreased the phosphorylation levels of PERK,eIF2α and IRE1α,and increased the Bcl-2/Bax ratio in the colon tissues of UC mice.Conclusion HQD inhibits colonic epithelial cell apoptosis and improves intestinal barrier function in UC mice possibly by reducing ERS mediated by the PERK and IRE1α signaling pathways.
8.Huangqin Decoction alleviates ulcerative colitis in mice by reducing endoplasmic reticulum stress
Jianguo QIU ; Yitong QIU ; Guorong LI ; Linsheng ZHANG ; Xue ZHENG ; Yongjiang YAO ; Xidan WANG ; Haiyang HUANG ; Fengmin ZHANG ; Jiyan SU ; Xuebao ZHENG ; Xiaoqi HUANG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(11):2172-2183
Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Huangqin Decoction(HQD)on ulcerative colitis(UC)in mice and explore its mechanism.Methods Male Balb/c mice were randomly divided into normal control group,model group,mesalazine group(5-ASA,200 mg/kg),and low-,medium-and high-dose HQD groups(2.275,4.55 and 9.1 g/kg,respectively).With the exception of those in the normal control group,all the mice were exposed to 3%DSS solution in drinking water for 7 days to establish UC models.After treatment with the indicated drugs,the mice were assessed for colon injury and apoptosis using HE,AB-PAS and TUNEL staining,and the expression levels of inflammatory factors were detected with ELISA.Western blotting,immunohistochemistry and qRT-PCR were used to detect the changes in protein expressions associated with the intestinal chemical barrier,mechanical barrier and endoplasmic reticulum stress(ERS).Results HQD treatment significantly reduced DAI score and macro score of UC mice,decreased colonic epithelial cell apoptosis,lowered expressions of IL-6,TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-8,and enhanced the expressions of MUC2 and TFF3.HQD treatment also upregulated the protein expressions of claudin-1,occludin and E-cadherin,reduced the expressions of GRP78,CHOP,caspase-12 and caspase-3,decreased the phosphorylation levels of PERK,eIF2α and IRE1α,and increased the Bcl-2/Bax ratio in the colon tissues of UC mice.Conclusion HQD inhibits colonic epithelial cell apoptosis and improves intestinal barrier function in UC mice possibly by reducing ERS mediated by the PERK and IRE1α signaling pathways.
9.Effects of grandparent involvement in parenting on health related behaviors among urban preschoolers
LU Yitong, ZOU Chaoyi, YAO Fang, TU Wenjuan, JIANG Kaihua, GAO Yuexia, LU Qingyun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(12):1824-1827
Objective:
To explore the effects of grandparent involvement in parenting on health related behaviors among urban preschool children, so as to provide a basis for the development of interventions for unhealthy behaviors among preschool children with different parenting pattern.
Methods:
A total of 5 431 preschool children aged 3-6 years old in Xinbei District, Changzhou City, were selected by census method during January to October, 2022. General household characteristics and health related behaviors of children were investigated by questionnaires, and the differences in health related behaviors with different parenting pattern involving grandparents were explored by the χ 2 test. A multifactorial Logistic regression model was used to analyze the effects of grandparenting on preschool children s health behaviors.
Results:
About 51.2% of preschoolers were raised by both parents, 46.1 % were co parented by grandparents, and 2.7% were raised by grandparents. After multifactorial Logistic regression analysis controlling for age, gender, annual household income, and family structure, children co parented by grandparents had a reduced risk of screen exposure time>1 h/d ( OR =0.79, P <0.05), with increased risks of outdoor activity time<2 h/d ( OR =1.30, P < 0.05 ), sleep duration <10 h/d ( OR =1.31, P <0.05), sleep difficulties ( OR =1.39, P <0.05) and adverse eating behaviors ( OR =1.20, P < 0.05), compared with children parented by both parents. Children raised by grandparents were at increased risk for outdoor activity time<2 h/d ( OR =2.19) and unhealthy eating behaviors ( OR =1.39) ( P <0.05).
Conclusions
Compared with children raised by both parents, the incidence of unhealthy behaviors is increased in children raised by parents and grandparents and in children raised by full grandparents. Active intervention should be focused on unhealthy behaviors of preschool children with pareting involving grandparents to promote the physical and mental health of preschool children.
10.Effect analysis and exploration on the optimization of standardized residency training for residents with different identity types
Qian CHEN ; Ping ZHAO ; Yitong GONG ; Qiuping YAO ; Liqin ZOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2023;22(8):1222-1225
Objective:To understand the effect of standardized residency training for residents with different identity types, and put forward targeted optimization and improvement measures to achieve the homogenization of training effect.Methods:Combined with literature review and expert consultation results, a self-designed questionnaire was conducted for 324 residents who completed their courses in 2019 and 2020. The effective recovery rate of the questionnaire was 87.65%. By comparing the passing rate of first-time medical admission and completion examination of different identity types, and the training standards of six core competencies, the training effect conclusion was drawn. T-test and Fisher exact probability test were also made by SPSS 21.0. Results:The passing rates of first-time doctors and completion examinations were higher in professional masters and units than in the general population, with the highest passing rates reaching 100% (10/10) and 97.3% (72/74) respectively. There was no statistical difference between the passing rates of residents with different identity types. The overall standard of the six core competencies of the integrated professional masters was better than that of the society and unit personnel. There were statistical differences between the groups in the training standards of the four abilities of the residents with different identity types in professional literacy ( P=0.048), patient management ( P=0.030), communication and cooperation ( P=0.026) and learning promotion ( P=0.003). There was no significant difference in professional ability ( P=0.131) and teaching ability ( P=0.061). Conclusion:There is no difference in the passing rate of residents with different identity types in a military hospital, which achieves the goal of homogenization training to a certain extent. However, there are obvious differences in the standards of the six core competencies, and further optimization measures need to be explored.


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