1.Diagnostic and predictive value of ferroptosis-related genes in patients with ulcerative colitis.
Rongmao HE ; Zeyang FANG ; Yunyun ZHANG ; Youliang WU ; Shixiu LIANG ; Tao JI ; Kequan CHEN ; Siqi WANG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2025;45(9):1927-1937
OBJECTIVES:
To explore the value of ferroptose-related genes in the diagnosis and prediction of ulcerative colitis (UC).
METHODS:
We used UC dataset from the GEO database to screen for differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in UC. The DEGs related to ferroptositis were screened from the FerrDb database and their functions were analyzed. The hub genes were identified by constructing the protein-protein interaction network (PPI), the differences in immune infiltration levels between UC and the control group were evaluated using CIBERSORT, and the diagnostic values of the hub genes for UC were verified by using the training set. In a mouse model of UC, we examined the expression levels of the hub genes in the colon tissues of the mice using real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (qPCR).
RESULTS:
We identified a total of 76 DEGs related to ferroptosis. Functional enrichment analysis showed that these genes were significantly enriched in ferroptosis and hypoxia pathways. The PPI network identified 10 hub genes, and 9 of them were highly expressed in UC. Analysis of immune cell infiltration showed that 27 cell types were significantly increased in UC (P<0.05), and the immune checkpoints-related genes had the strongest correlation with the hub gene PPARG (P<0.05). Verification analysis using the training set showed that P4HB, PPARG and STAT3 had the best predictive value for UC (P<0.05). In the UC mouse model, the expression of PPARG was significantly decreased and the expressions of P4HB and STAT3 were significantly increased in the colon tissues of the mice as compared with the normal mice.
CONCLUSIONS
Ferroptose-related genes have significant value for diagnosis and prediction of UC.
Colitis, Ulcerative/genetics*
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Animals
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Mice
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Ferroptosis/genetics*
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Humans
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Protein Interaction Maps
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Disease Models, Animal
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Gene Expression Profiling
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STAT3 Transcription Factor/genetics*
2.Propofol Promotes Anesthesia Through the Activation of Centrally-Projecting Edinger-Westphal Nucleus Urocortin 1-Positive Neurons.
Jing HUANG ; Yiwen HU ; Sheng JING ; Fuhai BAI ; Zonghong LONG ; Zhuoxi WU ; Liang FANG ; Lei CAO ; Youliang DENG ; Xiaohang BAO ; Hong LI
Neuroscience Bulletin 2025;41(6):1109-1114
3.Effects of blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training on muscle indicators in college athletes:a meta-analysis
Zixian ZHANG ; Youliang XU ; Shaokui WU ; Xiangying WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(8):1705-1713
OBJECTIVE:This paper collects relevant literature on blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training,and analyzes the different effects of blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training on athletes'muscle-related indexes and specialized abilities in accordance with the paradigm of systematic evaluation and Meta-analysis,aiming to provide data support for athletes to utilize blood flow restriction training in their training practices. METHODS:Chinese and foreign databases(CNKI,WanFang,PubMed,Web of Science,SPORTDiscus)were searched to collect randomized controlled trials on the effects of blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training on limb circumference,muscle mass,muscle strength,and specialized ability of college athletes from January 1st,2000 to October 12th,2023.At least two researchers evaluated the quality of the included literature using the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias assessment tools and criteria.Heterogeneity tests,data merging,subgroup analyses,forest plotting,and sensitivity analyses were performed using RevMan 5.4,and funnel plots with publication bias evaluation and sensitivity analyses were performed.The evaluation indexes were limb circumference,muscle thickness,muscle strength and specialized ability,and subgroup analyses were performed for different specialized athletic abilities. RESULTS:(1)A total of 18 randomized controlled trials with 403 subjects were included,and according to the Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias assessment tool,the quality of literature in the included literature was grade A in 16 articles and grade B in 2 articles.(2)Comparing the effects of blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training and resistance training,there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of limb circumference[standardized mean difference(SMD)=0.03,95%confidence interval:-0.16-0.21,P=0.78],and a significant difference between the two groups in terms of muscle thickness(SMD=0.14,95%CI:0.01-0.27,P=0.03)and muscle strength(SMD=0.37,95%CI:0.14-0.60,P=0.001).(3)Subgroup analyses of the indicators of specialized capacity indicated that there was high heterogeneity in the analyzed results of distance metrics(I2=73%)and time metrics(I2=55%),which was analyzed as a possible reason due to the differences in testing methods and assessment of metrics'significance in the studies;there was no heterogeneity(I2=0%)in the analyzed results of power metrics;blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training had a significant effect on distance metrics(P<0.01).(4)The results of the combined effect showed the effect of blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training vs.resistance training for specialized ability(P=0.41),suggesting that there is no significant effect of different training methods on specialized ability. CONCLUSION:Both blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training and resistance training can promote muscle thickness,muscle strength and specialized ability in college athletes.Meanwhile,blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training has a more significant effect on muscle thickness,muscle strength and some specialized abilities compared with resistance training.Therefore,blood flow restriction training can be scientifically and rationally integrated into specialized training,so as to achieve a better training effect by integrating the differentiated physiological stimuli to the muscles.However,due to the small number of included studies and other possible limitations,more high-quality,multi-sport type and sex randomized trials need to be included in the future to confirm this.
4.Clinical characteristics and survival analysis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma combined with multiple primary malignancies
Libin ZHANG ; Xiufang QIU ; Shuyuan MAO ; Ting XU ; Honghong ZHANG ; Xinyi HONG ; Ting LIN ; Zihan CHEN ; Jing WANG ; Zijie WU ; Youliang WENG ; Sufang QIU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(12):1183-1190
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and survival outcomes of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) complicated by multiple primary malignancies (MPCs) in a real-world setting.Methods:A retrospective study was performed on 238 NPC patients with MPCs who received radical radiotherapy at Fujian Cancer Hospital between January 1st, 2004 and December 31st, 2023. The primary endpoints were overall survival (OS) and cumulative survival rate. Survival analysis was conducted using the Kaplan-Meier method with log-rank / Breslow tests, and univariate analysis of prognostic factors was performed using the Cox proportional hazards model.Results:A total of 246 primary malignant tumors were identified in 238 patients, involving 12 organ systems and 39 tumor types. The most common coexisting malignancies occurred in the respiratory and intrathoracic organs [25.2% (62/246)], followed by digestive organ malignancies [22.8% (56/246)], malignancies of the lip, oral cavity, and pharynx [22.8% (56/246)], and thyroid and other endocrine gland malignancies [15.4% (38/246)]. The median OS was 186 months, and the 3-, 5-, and 10-year cumulative survival rates were 90.84%, 85.25%, and 69.45%, respectively. Poorer survival was associated with male sex, age>48 years at onset, locally advanced disease (stage IVA), synchronous MPCs and/or digestive system malignancies, fewer total cycles of chemotherapy, and lack of concurrent or adjuvant chemotherapy.Conclusions:In patients with NPC, MPCs most frequently involve the respiratory system, digestive system, and head and neck organs (including the thyroid). Male sex, older age, locally advanced primary NPC, synchronous and/or digestive system MPCs, fewer chemotherapy cycles, and lach of concurrent or adjuvant chemotherapy were significantly associated with poorer prognosis.
5.Protective effect of basic alkaline ceramidase 1 in ulcerative colitis
Rongmao HE ; Zeyang FANG ; Yunyun ZHANG ; Youliang WU ; Shixiu LIANG ; Siqi WANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(1):7-14
Objective To study the role and influence of basic Alkaline ceramidase 1 on mucosal barrier and immune regulation in ulcerative colitis(UC).Methods Acer1 knockout mice(Acer1 KO)were constructed,and the UC model was induced by continuous drinking water of sodium dextran sulfate(DSS)for 7 days,and the severity of symptoms of UC disease in C57 and Acer1 KO mice was compared.The expression levels of intestinal mucosal barriers(ZO-1,Occludin,Claudin,JAMA)were detected by RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry.Systemic immune response levels(IL-1b、IL-6、IL-23、IL-17、IL-10,and TNF-a)were assessed by ELISA and intestinal inflammatory infiltration levels(TNF-a、IL-1b、IL-6、IL-17、IL-21,etc.)were assessed by RT-PCR.Results There was no significant difference between C57 and Acer1 KO mice in free drinking water.In the DSS induced UC model,compared with C57 mice,the survival rate of Acer1 KO mice decreased,the weight decreased significantly,the mechanical barrier and mucus barrier protein expression levels decreased significantly,the intes-tinal epithelial barrier was seriously damaged,the inflammatory response was strong,and the cytokine infiltration was obvious,with statistical differences(P<0.05).Conclusion Acer1 can inhibit inflammatory infiltration by maintaining the integrity of intestinal mucosal barrier,preventing endotoxin,and delaying the progression of UC.
6.Protective effect of basic alkaline ceramidase 1 in ulcerative colitis
Rongmao HE ; Zeyang FANG ; Yunyun ZHANG ; Youliang WU ; Shixiu LIANG ; Siqi WANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(1):7-14
Objective To study the role and influence of basic Alkaline ceramidase 1 on mucosal barrier and immune regulation in ulcerative colitis(UC).Methods Acer1 knockout mice(Acer1 KO)were constructed,and the UC model was induced by continuous drinking water of sodium dextran sulfate(DSS)for 7 days,and the severity of symptoms of UC disease in C57 and Acer1 KO mice was compared.The expression levels of intestinal mucosal barriers(ZO-1,Occludin,Claudin,JAMA)were detected by RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry.Systemic immune response levels(IL-1b、IL-6、IL-23、IL-17、IL-10,and TNF-a)were assessed by ELISA and intestinal inflammatory infiltration levels(TNF-a、IL-1b、IL-6、IL-17、IL-21,etc.)were assessed by RT-PCR.Results There was no significant difference between C57 and Acer1 KO mice in free drinking water.In the DSS induced UC model,compared with C57 mice,the survival rate of Acer1 KO mice decreased,the weight decreased significantly,the mechanical barrier and mucus barrier protein expression levels decreased significantly,the intes-tinal epithelial barrier was seriously damaged,the inflammatory response was strong,and the cytokine infiltration was obvious,with statistical differences(P<0.05).Conclusion Acer1 can inhibit inflammatory infiltration by maintaining the integrity of intestinal mucosal barrier,preventing endotoxin,and delaying the progression of UC.
7.Clinical characteristics and survival analysis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma combined with multiple primary malignancies
Libin ZHANG ; Xiufang QIU ; Shuyuan MAO ; Ting XU ; Honghong ZHANG ; Xinyi HONG ; Ting LIN ; Zihan CHEN ; Jing WANG ; Zijie WU ; Youliang WENG ; Sufang QIU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(12):1183-1190
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and survival outcomes of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) complicated by multiple primary malignancies (MPCs) in a real-world setting.Methods:A retrospective study was performed on 238 NPC patients with MPCs who received radical radiotherapy at Fujian Cancer Hospital between January 1st, 2004 and December 31st, 2023. The primary endpoints were overall survival (OS) and cumulative survival rate. Survival analysis was conducted using the Kaplan-Meier method with log-rank / Breslow tests, and univariate analysis of prognostic factors was performed using the Cox proportional hazards model.Results:A total of 246 primary malignant tumors were identified in 238 patients, involving 12 organ systems and 39 tumor types. The most common coexisting malignancies occurred in the respiratory and intrathoracic organs [25.2% (62/246)], followed by digestive organ malignancies [22.8% (56/246)], malignancies of the lip, oral cavity, and pharynx [22.8% (56/246)], and thyroid and other endocrine gland malignancies [15.4% (38/246)]. The median OS was 186 months, and the 3-, 5-, and 10-year cumulative survival rates were 90.84%, 85.25%, and 69.45%, respectively. Poorer survival was associated with male sex, age>48 years at onset, locally advanced disease (stage IVA), synchronous MPCs and/or digestive system malignancies, fewer total cycles of chemotherapy, and lack of concurrent or adjuvant chemotherapy.Conclusions:In patients with NPC, MPCs most frequently involve the respiratory system, digestive system, and head and neck organs (including the thyroid). Male sex, older age, locally advanced primary NPC, synchronous and/or digestive system MPCs, fewer chemotherapy cycles, and lach of concurrent or adjuvant chemotherapy were significantly associated with poorer prognosis.
8.UPLC-Q/TOF-MSE Analysis of the Chemical Composition of Jiangshan Polygonatum Sibiricum and Its Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities
Ziye XU ; Youliang WU ; Yihuan WANG
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2024;48(7):761-774
[Objective]To investigate the chemical compositions,antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Jiangshan Polygonatum sibiricum alcoholic extract(PSAE)in vitro.[Methods]The chemical compositions of PSAE were identified by ultra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q/TOF-MSE),its antioxidant activity was studied,and in vitro experiments were conducted to determine its effect on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced THP-1 cells.Molecular docking was further used to validate the results.[Results]PSAE contained 17 chemical compositions,including 5 flavonoids,5 saponins,3 lignans,1 phenolic acid,1 steroid and 2 other compositions.In vitro experiments showed that PSAE possessed great antioxidant activity.Besides,PSAE could increase the viability of LPS-induced THP-1 cells,significantly decrease the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and interleukin-1β(IL-1β)in cell supernatants and the expression of NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3(NLRP3),apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing CARD(ASC)and cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-1(Caspase-1).Molecular docking results showed that 16 of the 17 chemical compositions detected in PSAE had good docking activities with the core targets of NLRP3,ASC and Caspase-1.[Conclusion]PSAE has great antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities,and the main active compositions may be flavonoids and saponins.
9.Revelation of the list of occupational diseases and diagnostic criteria for occupational diseases
Jiarui XIA ; Changfu HAO ; Di WANG ; Youliang ZHAO ; Yuanmeng QI ; Wu YAO
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(4):307-311
The list of occupational diseases reflecting the latest advances in the identification and recognition of occupational diseases, and providing guidance on the protection of workers' health rights and interests and the prevention, recording, notification and compensation of related occupational diseases. Diagnostic criteria for occupational diseases are an important basis for making diagnoses attributable to occupational diseases, and provide a theoretical basis for health monitoring of occupational groups and occupational hygiene supervision. This thesis starts with the definition of the occupational disease elaborates in detail the development history of list of occupational diseases in International Labour Organization (ILO) , compares the list of occupational diseases in China (2013 version) with the list of occupational diseases in international (2010 version) , and then introduces in detail the latest diagnostic standards of the major occupational diseases. And finally, it puts forward relevant suggestions on the list and diagnostic level of China's occupational diseases, so as to provide certain insights for the further improvement of the list and diagnostic standards of occupational diseases.
10.Revelation of the list of occupational diseases and diagnostic criteria for occupational diseases
Jiarui XIA ; Changfu HAO ; Di WANG ; Youliang ZHAO ; Yuanmeng QI ; Wu YAO
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(4):307-311
The list of occupational diseases reflecting the latest advances in the identification and recognition of occupational diseases, and providing guidance on the protection of workers' health rights and interests and the prevention, recording, notification and compensation of related occupational diseases. Diagnostic criteria for occupational diseases are an important basis for making diagnoses attributable to occupational diseases, and provide a theoretical basis for health monitoring of occupational groups and occupational hygiene supervision. This thesis starts with the definition of the occupational disease elaborates in detail the development history of list of occupational diseases in International Labour Organization (ILO) , compares the list of occupational diseases in China (2013 version) with the list of occupational diseases in international (2010 version) , and then introduces in detail the latest diagnostic standards of the major occupational diseases. And finally, it puts forward relevant suggestions on the list and diagnostic level of China's occupational diseases, so as to provide certain insights for the further improvement of the list and diagnostic standards of occupational diseases.

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