1.PRMT1-mediated asymmetric dimethylation of arginine residue 602 in DDX1 promotes cholangiocarcinoma progression
Wenzheng LIU ; Yangwei LIAO ; Yiyang KUAI ; Xin GAO ; Xingmin YAN ; Jingjing LI ; Junsheng CHEN ; Jukun SU ; Jingcong ZHOU ; Yizhu KONG ; Siqin HUANG ; Zhiwei ZHANG ; Feng PENG ; Bing WANG ; Yongjun CHEN
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2026;32(2):843-865
Background/Aims:
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a primary malignant neoplasm with an extremely poor prognosis. While combined chemoradiotherapy has been demonstrated to delay CCA progression to a certain extent, the absence of specific molecular biomarkers or targets significantly hinders the diagnosis and treatment of CCA.
Methods:
Through cross-analysis of proteomics and ADMA modificationomics, we identified DDX1 overexpressed in CCA with elevated R602-ADMA modifications. HPLC-MS/MS identified PRMT1 as the methyltransferase and USP10 as the deubiquitinating enzyme for DDX1. Immunofluorescence and nuclear-cytoplasmic partitioning experiments confirmed DDX1’s nuclear localization. GO and KEGG analyses clarify the biological functions of DDX1 in response to hypoxia. RNA-seq transcriptomics analyzed key pathways influenced by DDX1. A hydrodynamic in situ CCA mouse model was established to validate the chemopreventive effects of the PRMT1-specific inhibitor GSK715 on CCA development.
Results:
DDX1 promotes CCA progression both in vivo and in vitro and can be inhibited by GSK715. Mechanistically, PRMT1 mediates ADMA modification at position R602 of DDX1. This modification promotes DDX1 nuclear localization by recruiting USP10 to deubiquitinate DDX1, while simultaneously inhibiting PRMT1 degradation. DDX1 promotes the transcription of PRMT1 and USP10 by binding to the mRNA 3’UTR region, establishing a positive feedback regulatory pathway. This mechanism promotes the occurrence and development of CCA and can serve as a target for the inhibitor GSK715 to suppress CCA progression.
Conclusions
Our study identified DDX1-R602-ADMA modification as a novel ADMA modification in CCA. It further confirmed its pivotal role in CCA progression. Targeting the USP10-PRMT1-DDX1 axis may represent a significant therapeutic approach for CCA.
2.Current development status and cutting-edge trends of surgical robot technology
Shoujun ZHOU ; Yongjun PENG ; Maoquan LI ; Zhenyu CHENG ; Tianyong LIU ; Yue DU ; Hongliang LI ; Xingang LIU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(8):550-553
Surgical robot(SR),which integrates mechanical control,multimodal image navigation and artificial intelligence(AI)algorithms,is reshaping modern surgical paradigm with its advantages of minimally invasive operation,high precision and intelligent capabilities.The evolution,classification and representative commercial platforms of SR both domestically and internationally were systematically reviewed in this article,mainly focused on in-depth comparison of core parameters and key technological breakthroughs across different manufacturers and future development trends toward semi-autonomous and fully autonomous surgical systems.
3.Maintenance and common fault analysis of flow cytometer
Chunyan LI ; Yongjun YANG ; Xi PENG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(6):180-185
Flow cytometer plays an indispensable role in the research of each field of life science and clinical medicine.This type of equipment has the characteristics of precision,high cost,precise operation,and high maintenance costs.Therefore,high requirements for technique and environmental are required for operators.Taking BD FACS Aria III flow cytometer as an example,the factors of working environment,the precautions of daily maintenance and care were analyzed.The common fault analysis and processing methods in start-up and shutdown for flow,instrument calibration,cell sorting,data acquisition and image display were described,so as to provide reference for the users of the similar equipment,and maximize the effectiveness of the instrument,and ensure the usage effect of equipment and the lifespan of instrument.
4.Analysis on the Clinical Application Rules of Baihui Acupoint in Ancient Literature Based on Data Mining
Guoyu LI ; Shanshan LIU ; Hequn LYU ; Chunli ZENG ; Yongjun PENG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(8):2284-2297
Objective To provide reference for the clinical use of Baihui acupoint(GV20)in treating diseases,the rules of clinical application of GV20 in ancient literature through data mining technology was analyzed.Methods"Zhong Hua Yi Dian"was searched by computer for relevant papers involving GV20 in the main treatment of illnesses,the main treatment of illnesses by combining other acupoints,and the treatment methods.After organizing the included articles into a database,Microsoft Excel 2021 was used to analyze the frequency of diseases and the use of acupoint pairing,attribution to meridians and special points,and IBM SPSS STATISTIC 27 software was used to analyze the cluster analysis of high-frequency compatible acupoints.Results Valid prescriptions from 209 medical books,including Zhen Jiu Da Cheng(The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion),containing 311 compatible acupoints,were screened and summarized.The main treatment conditions of GV20 mainly included internal medicine,surgery,gynecology,pediatrics and other disciplines,with the brain and liver and gallbladder systems of internal medicine as the main diseases.The top 5 frequency acupoints were Quchi(LI11),Hegu(LI4),Shenting(GV24),Zusanli(ST36),and Shangxing(GV23),and the most frequently involved meridians were Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang,Governor Vessel,and Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang.The compatible acupoints mainly distributed in the head and neck.The special points with the highest frequency of collocation were Five-Shu acupoints,confluent acupoints,and Back-Shu acupoints.In the cluster analysis,the icicle diagram showed 2 effective clusters and the dendrogram 4 clusters of acupoints.Conclusion The main treatment range of GV20 in ancient medical texts is wide,and the main treatment range can be enlarged by pairing,emphasizing the use of moxibustion,which can provide a reference for modern clinical treatment.
5.Research progresses in diagnosis and treatment methods combining interventional medical imaging with artificial intelligence
Shoujun ZHOU ; Yongjun PENG ; Maoquan LI ; Fuchen ZHENG ; Yue DU ; Hongliang LI ; Xingang LIU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(9):609-612
The deep integration of interventional medical imaging and artificial intelligence(AI)technologies is promoting the intelligence of the entire diagnosis and treatment process and significantly improving the accuracy and safety of minimally invasive operations,and the relative hotspots includes intelligent detection of anatomical landmarks,automatic segmentation of lesions,multimodal diagnosis and treatment and decision-making system,as well as navigation of interventional operations.The future trends will emphasize the construction of integrated multi-modal diagnosis and treatment platform,optimization of real-time reasoning engines and establishment of explicable decision-making system,in order to promote the transformation of precision medicine from theoretical innovation to large-scale clinical application.The research progresses in diagnosis and treatment methods combining interventional medical imaging with AI were reviewed in this article.
6.Clinical analysis of endoscopic diagnosis and treatment for 5 cases of duodenal variceal bleeding
Yongqiu WEI ; Wenhai WANG ; Fandong MENG ; Ming JI ; Yongjun WANG ; Peng LI ; Shutian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2025;42(11):898-901
To investigate the clinical outcomes of endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in patients with duodenal variceal bleeding, a retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data of patients with ectopic duodenal variceal bleeding diagnosed and treated endoscopically at the Digestive Endoscopy Center of Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, from August 2011 to December 2024. Five male patients (mean age 50.4 years) were included. Etiologies included alcohol-related cirrhosis (1 case), hepatitis B virus-related cirrhosis (2 cases), autoimmune disease-associated portal hypertension (1 case), and thrombophilia-related portal hypertension (1 case). Immediate hemostasis was achieved endoscopically in all cases. Two patients (1 alcohol-related and 1 hepatitis B virus-related cirrhosis) exhibited persistent decline in hemoglobin levels post-procedure and received sequential interventional therapy before discharge. The remaining 3 patients recovered uneventfully. Duodenal variceal bleeding, though rare and life-threatening, can be effectively managed through multidisciplinary collaboration. Endoscopic hemostasis should be prioritized when technically feasible.
7.Analysis on the Clinical Application Rules of Baihui Acupoint in Ancient Literature Based on Data Mining
Guoyu LI ; Shanshan LIU ; Hequn LYU ; Chunli ZENG ; Yongjun PENG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(8):2284-2297
Objective To provide reference for the clinical use of Baihui acupoint(GV20)in treating diseases,the rules of clinical application of GV20 in ancient literature through data mining technology was analyzed.Methods"Zhong Hua Yi Dian"was searched by computer for relevant papers involving GV20 in the main treatment of illnesses,the main treatment of illnesses by combining other acupoints,and the treatment methods.After organizing the included articles into a database,Microsoft Excel 2021 was used to analyze the frequency of diseases and the use of acupoint pairing,attribution to meridians and special points,and IBM SPSS STATISTIC 27 software was used to analyze the cluster analysis of high-frequency compatible acupoints.Results Valid prescriptions from 209 medical books,including Zhen Jiu Da Cheng(The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion),containing 311 compatible acupoints,were screened and summarized.The main treatment conditions of GV20 mainly included internal medicine,surgery,gynecology,pediatrics and other disciplines,with the brain and liver and gallbladder systems of internal medicine as the main diseases.The top 5 frequency acupoints were Quchi(LI11),Hegu(LI4),Shenting(GV24),Zusanli(ST36),and Shangxing(GV23),and the most frequently involved meridians were Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang,Governor Vessel,and Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang.The compatible acupoints mainly distributed in the head and neck.The special points with the highest frequency of collocation were Five-Shu acupoints,confluent acupoints,and Back-Shu acupoints.In the cluster analysis,the icicle diagram showed 2 effective clusters and the dendrogram 4 clusters of acupoints.Conclusion The main treatment range of GV20 in ancient medical texts is wide,and the main treatment range can be enlarged by pairing,emphasizing the use of moxibustion,which can provide a reference for modern clinical treatment.
8.Analysis of health-related quality of life and prognostic factors in pediatric patients with brain tumors
Shuyue FENG ; Heng ZHANG ; Mengjiao SUN ; Peng WU ; Junping HE ; Yongjun FANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2025;52(8):547-553
Objective:To explore the key factors affecting health-related quality of life in children with brain tumors following initial diagnosis and to analyze its impact on survival and prognosis.Methods:Seventy-eight pediatric brain tumor patients who participated in a prospective cohort study between June 1st,2016 and June 30th,2021 were included for health-related quality of life assessment and long-term follow-up(median follow-up duration:52 months).Results:The male-to-female ratio among the 78 children was 1.1:1,with a median age of 7.0(4.0,10.0)years. The scores of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory? 4.0 Generic Core Scales(PedsQL? 4.0)were(67.40±18.26)for parent proxy reports and(67.87±20.40)for child self-reports. Cronbach's α coefficients ranged from 0.790 to 0.927,with the intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC)was 0.673. According to the PedsQL? 4.0,impaired quality of life was observed in 50.0% of children by parent proxy report and 52.8% by child self-report,primarily affecting physical and role functioning. In addition,70% of caregivers reported impaired quality of life,with worry being the most prominent issue. Key factors affecting children's quality of life included radiotherapy,tumor stage,annual family income,and parents' marital status,while caregivers' quality of life was influenced by radiotherapy and the child's IgA levels(all P<0.05). Children with decreased total scores,impaired physical functioning,or impaired emotional functioning on the PedsQL? 4.0 parent proxy report exhibited an increased risk of mortality(all P<0.05). In multivariate Cox regression analysis,independent prognostic factors included a decrease in the total score on the PedsQL? 4.0 parent proxy report( HR=6.702,95% CI:1.442-31.151, P<0.05),presence of hydrocephalus( HR=33.602,95% CI:4.354-259.333, P<0.05),tumor recurrence( HR=16.846,95% CI:3.158-89.852, P<0.05),and absence of hydrocephalus shunt surgery( HR=13.428,95% CI:1.761-102.394, P<0.05). Conclusion:The quality of life of newly diagnosed children with brain tumors is lower than that of healthy children,and quality of life is an important prognostic factor. Quality of life assessment should be an integral component of a comprehensive management program for children with brain tumors.
9.Progress of Researches on Mechanisms of Acupuncture Therapy for Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Yiting PU ; Yaoting FENG ; Hequn LYU ; Guquan MA ; Yongjun PENG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(1):195-201
Based on the underlying mechanism of acupuncture therapy for intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH),we discussed the research on the pathological mechanism of ICH and the effect of acupuncture therapy in recent 20 years,from primary and secondary brain injury.It was concluded that acupuncture had an intervention effect on multiple links such as hematoma compression,brain edema,oxidative stress,nerve cell death and cerebral blood flow changes.However,there were still problems such as less in vivo research,lack of thinking on syndrome differentiation and insufficient research on the quantity effect and overall regulation of acupuncture.
10.Role and potential mechanisms of lactylation modification in ischemic stroke
Xinlei HUANG ; Shanshan LIU ; Hequn LYU ; Yana CAO ; Yongjun PENG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2025;58(12):1351-1357
Lactylation, a newly discovered post-translational modification, has been reported to be involved in various physiological and pathological processes. Recent studies have found that lactylation is potentially linked to the pathological processes and repair mechanisms of ischemic stroke. This article explores the impact and role of lactylation after the occurrence of ischemic stroke on neuroinflammation, energy metabolism regulation, oxidative stress, signaling pathway modulation, and angiogenesis. It may serve as a bridge connecting lactylation and ischemic stroke, offering insights and guidance for future research and clinical strategies in ischemic stroke.

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