1.Aquaporin 1 promotes proliferation and migration of tumor by up-regulating claudin-1 expression in colon cancer
Wei Wei XIE ; Lin XU ; Qian LI ; Dao Quan ZHANG ; Yu Bao ZHOU
Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine 2026;60(3):307-318
With the rising incidence of colon cancer, several studies have indicated that aquaporin 1 (AQP1) expression is associated with the development of colon cancer. This study aims to elucidate the potential molecular mechanisms between them. Methods: We screened data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database and retrospectively examined AQP1 protein expression in 127 colon cancer patients to analyze the relationship between AQP1 expression and pathological stages, prognosis. We created stable colon cancer cell lines with differential AQP1 expression, the effect of AQP1 expression on the proliferation and migration of colon cancer cells was assessed by in vitro and in vivo studies, and explored potential molecular mechanisms through Western blotting. Results: High AQP1 expression was associated with poorer survival (overall survival [OS], p = .028) in colon cancer patients from the TCGA database. Similarly, retrospective clinical data indicated that high AQP1 expression was associated with reduced disease-free survival and OS (p = .036 and p = .017, respectively). The low-expressing AQP1 colon cancer cells exhibited a decrease in proliferation and migration ability of colon cancer cells compared to the overexpressing AQP1 group (p < .05) in vitro and in vivo. Immunohistochemistry and western blotting experiments validated heightened expression of N-cadherin, vimentin, and claudin- 1 in the tumor tissues of the overexpressing AQP1 group. Conversely, reduced AQP1 expression resulted in decreased expression of claudin- 1. Conclusions: AQP1 correlates with unfavorable prognosis in colon cancer and potentially enhances the proliferation and migration of colon cancer by up-regulating claudin-1 expression.
2.Predictive value of the early 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography parameters percentage change in the maximum standardized uptake value and metabolic tumor volume for residual tumor lesions in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after chemotherapy
Chunjiang DANG ; Qian YU ; Fangqi ZHOU ; Lin FANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2026;35(3):414-420
Objective To analyze the changes of early 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG PET-CT) metabolic parameters in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) before and after chemotherapy, and to systematically evaluate the early predictive efficacy of the above prarmeters for residual lesions. Methods Eighty patients with DLBCL admitted to our hospital from January 2021 to January 2025 were randomly selected as study subjects. All patients received 18F-FDG PET-CT examination. After 3 months of chemotherapy, patients were assessed according to the Lugano 2014 criteria. Patients without residual lesions were assigned to the complete remission group, while those with residual lesions were assigned to the residual lesion group. Clinical data and 18F-FDG PET-CT parameters were compared between the two groups. A logistic regression model was used to analyze the relationship between 18F-FDG PET-CT parameters and residual tumor lesions in DLBCL patients after chemotherapy. The receiver operating characteristic curve was used to analyze the predictive value of early 18F-FDG PET-CT parameters for residual tumor lesions in patients with DLBCL after chemotherapy. Results Compared with the complete remission group, the residual lesion group had a significantly higher proportion of patients with an international prognostic index score>3, as well as significantly higher maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax), metabolic tumor volume (MTV), and total lesion glycolysis(TLG). The early percentage change in the maximum standardized uptake value (ΔSUVmax%) was significantly lower in the residual lesion group (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in age, sex, Ann Arbor stage, serum lactate dehydrogenase elevation, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status score ≥2, and molecular subtype between the two groups (P>0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that an international prognostic index score >3 and a high MTV were independent risk factors for residual tumor lesions in DLBCL patients after chemotherapy, while a high ΔSUVmax% was a protective factor (P<0.05). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that the area under the curve for ΔSUVmax% and MTV alone in predicting residual tumor lesions after chemotherapy for DLBCL was 0.918 (95%CI=0.848-0.989) and 0.926 (95%CI=0.866-0.985), with cutoff values of 75.16% and 13.58 cm3, respectively. The combined prediction using both parameters yielded an area under the curve of 0.960 (95%CI=0.891-0.991), with a sensitivity of 91.38% and a specificity of 95.45%. Conclusion The early 18F-FDG PET-CT parameters ΔSUVmax% and MTV demonstrate high predictive value for residual tumor lesions in DLBCL patients after chemotherapy. Their combined use has improved predictive efficacy, which can provide a reference for clinical evaluation of chemotherapy efficacy in DLBCL.
3.Construction of a competency evaluation indicator system for school physicians based on the Delphi method
Yusupujiang TUERSUN ; Hao CHEN ; Zhenning LIANG ; Qingping ZHOU ; Yao YU ; Yao WU ; Yuyao SONG ; Yi QIAN
China Occupational Medicine 2026;53(2):137-143
Objective To establish a competency evaluation indicator system for school physicians. Methods A preliminary pool of competency indicators for school physicians was established through systematic literature review and policy document analysis. The Delphi method was used to conduct two rounds of expert consultations with 16 experts who involve in educational administration, clinical medicine, public health management, and school healthcare. Based on the opinions of the experts, the indicator system was screened, revised, and refined to establish the final competency evaluation indicator system for school physicians. Results The questionnaire recovery rates of the two rounds of expert consultations were both 100.0%. The expert authority coefficient were 0.93 and 0.94, and Kendall′s coefficients of concordance were 0.21 and 0.26, respectively (both P<0.01). The final competency evaluation indicator system for school physicians consisted of five primary indicators, including basic medical service capacity, school health service capacity, health education and communication capacity, professional ethics and competency, and self-improvement capacity, as well as 35 secondary indicators (items). All indicators received relatively high importance scores. The system demonstrated a reasonable structure, good scientific validity, and practical applicability. Conclusion The competency evaluation indicator system for school physicians developed in this study demonstrates high scientific validity and practicality. It can serve as an important tool for school physician management, competency development, and performance evaluation, providing references for improving school health service quality and strengthening the construction of school physician teams.
4.Role of innate immune mechanisms triggered by mitochondrial DNA release in metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease and targeted intervention strategies
Yu ZHOU ; Kaiyang LI ; Mei YANG ; Qi ZHAO ; Yiming ZHAO ; Fei ZHANG ; Qian WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(8):1960-1966
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disease worldwide, with a complex pathogenesis. Mitochondria play a pivotal role in this disease process, and studies have confirmed that mitochondrial dysfunction can exacerbate metabolic disorders and induce innate immune imbalance, while mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is the core molecule mediating these two pathological effects. After the abnormal release of mtDNA, it can be recognized by intracellular pattern recognition receptors, which in turn triggers innate immune responses and causes tissue damage, forming a pathological pathway of “mtDNA release-immune activation-tissue damage”. Currently, there is a lack of systematic reviews summarizing the mechanism of action of this pathway in different stages of MAFLD and the intervention strategies targeting this pathway. This article systematically reviews the core molecular mechanism of this pathway, its pathological role in the development and progression of MAFLD, and the current intervention strategies targeting this mechanism, in order to provide a theoretical basis for analyzing the pathogenesis of MAFLD and developing novel therapeutic strategies.
5.Evaluation of joint end microfracture treatment combined with arthroscopy to improve the long-term effect of ankle joint fusion and influence on oxidative stress and complications during perioperative period
Yi QIAN ; Jiajia YU ; Zhikang ZHOU
China Journal of Endoscopy 2025;31(3):53-63
Objective To investigate the effect of joint end micro fracture treatment combined with arthroscopy on the long-term effect of ankle joint fusion and the effects on perioperative oxidative stress and complications.Methods 108 patients with end-stage ankle arthritis with internal and external inversion angles with ≤20° matching baseline data from February 2021 to April 2023 were selected.Among them,54 patients underwent arthroscopic ankle fusion as arthroscopic group,54 patients were treated with joint end microfracture combined with arthroscopic ankle joint fusion as improved group.The surgical indexes,perioperative oxidation indexes[malondialdehyde(MDA),total oxidation state(TOS),oxidative stress index(OSI)before surgery,1 d after surgery and 3 d after surgery]and antioxidant indexes[glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),superoxide dismutase(SOD),total antioxidant capacity(TAC)before surgery,1 d after surgery and 3 d after surgery]of the two groups were compared.Visual analogue scale(VAS score),American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society(AOFAS score),before surgery,6 months after surgery and 1 year after surgery,excellent and good rate and complications were compared between the two groups,and fusion time and AOFAS score at 1 year after surgery of patients with different internal and external inversion angles were compared between the two groups.Results The intraoperative blood loss in the improved group was less than that in the arthroscopic group,postoperative hospital stay in the improved group was shorter than that in the arthroscopic group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The MDA,TOS and OSI levels in the improved group were lower than those in the arthroscopic group on day 1 and day 3 after operation,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The GSH-Px,SOD and TAC levels in the improved group were significantly higher than those in the arthroscopic group at 1 and 3 days after surgery,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The VAS score and AOFAS score at 6 months and 1 year after surgery in the improved group were not significantly different from those in the arthroscopic group(P>0.05).Comparison of the excellent rate of patients in the two groups,the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).The total complication rate of the improved group was significantly lower than that of the arthroscopic group,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in AOFAS scores between patients with 10°~20° and patients with<10° at 1 year after surgery(P>0.05).The fusion time of patients with internal and external inversion angles 10°~20° was longer than that of patients with<10°(P<0.05).Conclusion Joint end microfracture treatment combined with arthroscopy ankle fusion for end-stage ankle arthritis with ≤20° internal and external varus can avoid bone grafting and osteotomy with satisfactory efficacy,and has advantages in reducing intraoperative bleeding and complications,alleviating perioperative oxidative stress,and accelerating postoperative recovery.However,when internal and external varus malformations are obvious,the time of osseous fusion can be prolonged.
6.A study on the correlation between HPV DNA and IHC P16 expression in cervical lesions
Haochen WANG ; Liqing JIA ; Yu YANG ; Qian WANG ; Chengli YU ; Tian TIAN ; Rui BI ; Xiaoyu TU ; Qianming BAI ; Xiaoli ZHU ; Xiaoyan ZHOU ; Min REN
China Oncology 2025;35(3):298-308
Background and purpose:Human papilloma virus(HPV)infection status is crucial for diagnosing cervical precancerous lesions and classifying cervical cancer.High-risk(HR)HPV is often linked to P16 protein overexpression,so P16 detection via immunohistochemistry(IHC)is commonly used to assess HPV infection.However,the differences between HPV status and P16 expression remains unclear.An in-depth study of the correlation between HPV and P16 is essential for clinical guidance.Methods:We retrospectively collected clinical and pathological data of cervical lesions from 618 patients diagnosed at the Department of Pathology,Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center from January 2020 to December 2023(Ethical number:050432-4-2307E).Polymerase chain reaction(PCR)reverse dot hybridization was used to detect HPV including HR and low-risk(LR)subtypes,and immunohistochemistry was used to detect P16 for comparative analysis.Based on different clinical and pathological diagnoses,the sensitivity and specificity of P16 expression in evaluating HPV infection were evaluated.Among the 618 cases of cervical lesions,there were 92 cases of cervical squamous cell carcinoma,257 cases of cervical adenocarcinoma,79 cases of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions(HSIL),105 cases of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions(LSIL),and 85 cases of chronic cervical inflammation.Results:According to clinical diagnosis,the HR-HPV positive rate in cervical squamous cell carcinoma was 88.0%(81/92),the P16 positive rate was 91.3%(84/92),and the overall consistency rate between P16 and HPV detection was 90.2%(88/92);for HR-HPV infection,the sensitivity and specificity of P16 were 96.3%and 45.5%.The positive rate of HR-HPV in adenocarcinoma was 54.5%(140/257),the positive rate of P16 was 58.8%(151/257),and the overall consistency rate between P16 and HPV detection was 82.5%(212/257);for HR-HPV infection,the sensitivity and specificity of P16 were 87.9%and 76.1%.In HSIL,the HR-HPV positive rate was 75.9%(60/79),the positive rate of P16 was 70.9%(56/79),and the overall consistency rate between P16 and HR-HPV detection was 82.2%(65/79);for HR-HPV infection,the sensitivity and specificity of P16 were 85.0%and 73.7%.In LSIL,the HR-HPV positive rate was 73.3%(77/105),the positive rate of P16 was 8.5%(9/105),and the overall consistency rate between P16 and HR-HPV detection was 33.3%(35/105);for HR-HPV infection,the sensitivity and specificity of P16 were 10.4%and 96.4%.In chronic cervical inflammation,the HR-HPV positive rate was 20%(17/85),the positive rate of P16 was 0.0%(0/85);for HR-HPV infection,the sensitivity and specificity of P16 were 0.0%and 100.0%.There was a significant positive correlation between P16 positivity and HPV16/18 in cervical squamous cell carcinoma,adenocarcinoma,and HSIL(P=0.000),while there was no significant correlation in LSIL and chronic cervical inflammation(P>0.05).Conclusion:In cervical squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma,the consistency of P16 expression and HPV DNA positivity are high,especially in HPV16/18 subtype.There is a good concordance between HR-HPV positivity and P16 protein overexpression.The positive expression of P16 in HSIL may initially reflect HPV infection status.However,in LSIL and chronic cervicitis,P16 expression may not accurately correlate with HPV infection.The inconsistency between P16 and HPV DNA testing could be influenced by multiple factors,including HPV subtypes,histopathological categories,specimen quality,and technical limitations.In clinical practice,it is recommended to conduct comprehensive analysis or employ multiple diagnostic methods to confirm HPV infection status for precise evaluation.
7.Evaluation of joint end microfracture treatment combined with arthroscopy to improve the long-term effect of ankle joint fusion and influence on oxidative stress and complications during perioperative period
Yi QIAN ; Jiajia YU ; Zhikang ZHOU
China Journal of Endoscopy 2025;31(3):53-63
Objective To investigate the effect of joint end micro fracture treatment combined with arthroscopy on the long-term effect of ankle joint fusion and the effects on perioperative oxidative stress and complications.Methods 108 patients with end-stage ankle arthritis with internal and external inversion angles with ≤20° matching baseline data from February 2021 to April 2023 were selected.Among them,54 patients underwent arthroscopic ankle fusion as arthroscopic group,54 patients were treated with joint end microfracture combined with arthroscopic ankle joint fusion as improved group.The surgical indexes,perioperative oxidation indexes[malondialdehyde(MDA),total oxidation state(TOS),oxidative stress index(OSI)before surgery,1 d after surgery and 3 d after surgery]and antioxidant indexes[glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),superoxide dismutase(SOD),total antioxidant capacity(TAC)before surgery,1 d after surgery and 3 d after surgery]of the two groups were compared.Visual analogue scale(VAS score),American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society(AOFAS score),before surgery,6 months after surgery and 1 year after surgery,excellent and good rate and complications were compared between the two groups,and fusion time and AOFAS score at 1 year after surgery of patients with different internal and external inversion angles were compared between the two groups.Results The intraoperative blood loss in the improved group was less than that in the arthroscopic group,postoperative hospital stay in the improved group was shorter than that in the arthroscopic group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The MDA,TOS and OSI levels in the improved group were lower than those in the arthroscopic group on day 1 and day 3 after operation,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The GSH-Px,SOD and TAC levels in the improved group were significantly higher than those in the arthroscopic group at 1 and 3 days after surgery,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The VAS score and AOFAS score at 6 months and 1 year after surgery in the improved group were not significantly different from those in the arthroscopic group(P>0.05).Comparison of the excellent rate of patients in the two groups,the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).The total complication rate of the improved group was significantly lower than that of the arthroscopic group,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in AOFAS scores between patients with 10°~20° and patients with<10° at 1 year after surgery(P>0.05).The fusion time of patients with internal and external inversion angles 10°~20° was longer than that of patients with<10°(P<0.05).Conclusion Joint end microfracture treatment combined with arthroscopy ankle fusion for end-stage ankle arthritis with ≤20° internal and external varus can avoid bone grafting and osteotomy with satisfactory efficacy,and has advantages in reducing intraoperative bleeding and complications,alleviating perioperative oxidative stress,and accelerating postoperative recovery.However,when internal and external varus malformations are obvious,the time of osseous fusion can be prolonged.
8.RKIP induces apoptosis in mast cells sensitized by Echinococcus granulosus cyst fluid by inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway
Xue-li PU ; Yu-qian LI ; Jing-ru ZHOU ; Jia-ling WANG ; Chun-sheng WANG ; SUBI·TAILAITI ; Jia-ying LIN ; BATESURONG·BAYINA ; Li-wei CAO ; GULIGEIYA·PAREHATI ; Jian-rong YE
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2025;41(5):508-514
This study explored the effects and underlying mechanism of Raf kinase inhibitory protein(RKIP)on apoptosis in mast cells sensitized by Echinococcus granulosus cyst fluid.Bone marrow-derived mast cells(BMMCs)were isolated and cultured from RKIP knockout(KO)and wild-type(WT)C57BL/6 mice.Cells were divided into control and sensitized groups.The sensitized group was incubated for 24 h in RPMI1640 medium containing 10%serum from mice infected with E.granulosus,then activated for 3 h or 6 h with E.granulosus cyst fluid.The control group was incubated for 24 h in RPMI1640 medium,and then received an equal vol-ume of PBS.Cells and supernatants were collected for analysis.Flow cytometry was used to detect the expression of CD117 and FcεRⅠα on BMMCs.The levels of β-hexosaminidase,IL-4,and TNF-α in the supernatant were quantified with ELISA.Western blot analy-sis was used to assess expression changes in RKIP,apoptosis-related proteins,and pathway proteins in BMMC before and after sensi-tization.Flow cytometry analysis revealed that after 4 weeks of induction,the CD117 and FcεRⅠα double-positivity rates on both WT and KO BMMC exceeded 90%.ELISA indicated that the E.granulosus cyst fluid resulted in significantly greater β-hexosaminidase re-lease(F=16.88,P<0.05),and levels of IL-4(F=16.51,P<0.05)and TNF-α(F=9.78,P<0.05)in the KO sensitized group than the WT sensitized group.With respect to the WT control group,the WT sensitized group showed significantly down-regulated pro-tein expression levels of RKIP(F=8.20,P<0.05)and Bcl-2(F=101.40,P<0.01)after 3 h,but significantly up-regulated levels of p-PI3K(F=8.04,P<0.05),p-Akt(F=32.52,P<0.01),p-P65(F=13.29,P<0.05),and cleaved-caspase-3(F=46.34,P<0.01).With respect to the WT sensitized group,the KO sensitized group showed significantly up-regulated protein expression of p-PI3K(F=8.45,P<0.05),p-Akt(F=8.58,P<0.05),p-P65(F=11.02,P<0.05),and Bcl-2(F=84.50,P<0.001)after 3 h,but significantly down-regulated expression of cleaved-caspase-3(F=15.66,P<0.05).In conclusion,RKIP may inhibit the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway,thereby inducing apoptosis in mast cells sensitized by E.granulosus cyst fluid.This process may help ease aller-gic reactions caused by mast cells in echinococcosis,thus offering a promising new approach for preventing and treating such reactions.
9.RCM method-based study on preventive maintenance strategy of heating,ventilation and air-conditioning system in pharmacy intravenous admixture services
Liu-liu ZONG ; Yun-zhi YANG ; Jing ZHAO ; Yun MO ; Dong-hui LAO ; Jian-zhong ZHANG ; Xiao-yu LI ; Qian-zhou LYU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(10):78-83
Objective To propose a preventive maintenance strategy of the heating,ventilation and air-conditioning(HVAC)system in pharmacy intravenous admixture services(PIVAS)based on the reliability centered maintenance(RCM)method so as to provide references for PIVAS equipment maintenance.Methods Firstly,a HVAC system RCM review team was formed,and the failure modes and impacts of important functional components of the equipment were analyzed to clarify the consequences of the failure of each functional component under the premise of ensuring the safety and integrity of the equipment and with the goal of minimizing the loss of maintenance downtime and the consumption of maintenance resources.Secondly,with a standardized logical decision-making procedure the preventive maintenance strategy was determined and implemented based on the consequences of functional failure.Finally,statistical analyses were carried out on such equipment indicators as performance parameter qualification rate,failure rate and maintenance cost before and after the RCM method-based strategy was executed,in order to evaluate the efficacy of the strategy.Results The RCM method-based preventive maintenance strategy had the performance qualification rate increased from 97.47%to 99.06%(χ2=24.139,P<0.01),the failure rate decreased from 0.24%to 0.03%(χ2=13.519,P<0.01)and the maintenance cost reduced by 11.5%,from RMB 134,200 to 118,700.Conclusion The RCM method-based preventive maintenance strategy provides reliable equipment for PIVAS and lowers the maintenance cost effectively,and references are given for the development of automated and intelligent equipment maintenance strategies for PIVAS.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(10):78-83]
10.Expression of NUDT5 in breast cancer and its correlation with ultrasound signs and clinicopathological charac-teristics
Lu RONG ; Min ZHOU ; Lu-xin YU ; Juan LYU ; Jing WAN ; Qian ZHANG
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2025;34(5):421-424
Objective To explore the expression of Nudix hydrolase 5(NUDT5)protein in breast cancer tissues and its correlation with ultrasound signs and clinicopathological characteristics.Methods A total of 108 patients with breast cancer admitted to our hospital from October 2019 to April 2022 were selected as the research objects.Ultrasound examination was performed before operation to observe the ultrasound signs of patients.Immunohistochemical method was used to detect the expressions of estrogen receptor(ER),progesterone receptor(PR)and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER-2)in breast cancer tissues,and the expression levels of NUDT5 protein in breast cancer tissues and adjacent tissues,and the relationships of NUDT5 protein expression with ultrasound signs and clinicopathological characteristics of patients were analyzed.Results Among 108 patients,there were 62 cases with ER positive,60 cases with PR positive,and 28 cases with HER-2 positive.The positive expression rate of NUDT5 protein in breast cancer tissues was higher than that in adjacent tissues(P<0.05).The positive expression rate of NUDT5 protein was higher in breast cancer tissues with microcalcification,blood flow imaging grade(grade 2 to 3)and lymph node metastasis(P<0.05).The positive expression of NUDT5 protein was correlated with histological grade,ER and HER-2(P<0.05).The expression of NUDT5 protein in breast cancer tissue was positively correlated with ER negative and HER-2 positive(rs=0.463,0.398,P<0.05).Conclusion The positive expression rate of NUDT5 protein in breast cancer tissues is higher than that in adjacent tissues,and its expression has a certain correlation with microcalcification,blood flow imaging grade(grade 2 to 3),lymph node metastasis in ultrasound signs and histological grade,ER,and HER-2 in clinicopathological characteristics.

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