1.Polygonatum Sibiricum Polysaccharides Improve Colonic Injury in a Mouse Model of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Regulating Bile Acid Metabolism in the Colon
Wanrong LI ; Mengting TAO ; Yuanfeng ZOU ; Dan HE ; Nengyuan TANG ; Xin TAN ; Lixia LI ; Dandan CHEN
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(3):431-443
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of Polygonatum neutral polysaccharides from sibiricum (PSP-NP) on colon injury in mice with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MethodsMale C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into a control group, a COPD model group, and a PSP-NP group. The COPD model was established using smoke exposure combined with intranasal LPS administration. The PSP-NP group was simultaneously treated daily with 200 mg/kg of PSP-NP via intragastric gavage, while the other groups received an equal volume of saline. HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes in the colon. ELISA was employed to detect the levels of LPS in serum and the expressions of ZO-1, Occludin, IL-6, and TNF-α in colon tissue. UPLC-MS was used to detect the types and contents of bile acids in colonic content, and to screen for differential bile acids. Differential microbial flora were identified using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, and correlation analysis was conducted with differential bile acids. PSP-NP was combined with the differential bile acids cholic acid (CA), and deoxycholic acid (DCA) in vitro to analyze the binding capacity of PSP-NP for CA and DCA. PSP-NP was applied to NCM460 normal colonic epithelial cells cultured in CA and DCA. Cell migration ability was assessed using the scratch assay, and the mRNA expression levels of inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-6, and NF-κB were measured by RT-qPCR. ResultsPSP-NP effectively improved colonic damage in COPD model mice, enhanced mechanical barrier function, alleviated inflammatory response, and regulated abnormal changes in colonic flora and bile acid metabolism. Correlation analysis further revealed that PSP-NP regulated colonic bile acid metabolism and reduced the redundancy of secondary bile acids by increasing the relative abundance of Bacteroidota, Verrucomicrobiota, Bacteroides, and Akkermansia, while decreasing the relative abundance of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Notably, in vitro binding assays demonstrated that PSP-NP bound to differential bile acids DCA and CA, with the strongest binding capacity for DCA at 58.2%. In cellular functional studies, DCA inhibited the migration ability of colonic epithelial cells NCM460 and significantly increased the relative mRNA expression levels of inflammatory factors TNF-α, IL-6, and NF-κB. Importantly, co-treatment with PSP-NP significantly ameliorated the impact of DCA on NCM460 cells. ConclusionsPSP-NP may significantly improve colonic damage in COPD model mice. The mechanism may involve the regulation of colonic bile acid metabolism and bile acid profiles through both microbial modulation and direct binding, thereby reducing the damage caused by secondary bile acids such as DCA to colonic epithelial cells.
2.Construction and validation of a risk prediction model for delayed medical treatment in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Yuanfeng XU ; Chenglin ZHANG ; Xuemei LI ; Xiaoyan LI ; Wu CHEN
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(10):16-19,33
Objective To construct a risk prediction model for delayed medical treatment in patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI),and to evaluate the predictive performance of the model.Methods Convenience sampling method was used to select 219 patients with AMI who were hospitalized in Yancheng Third People's Hospital from March 2023 to May 2024 as investigation objects.The patients with AMI were divided into delayed group(n=106)and undelayed group(n=1 13)with the 6-hour interval.Logistic regression analysis was used to establish a risk prediction model for AMI patients with delayed medical treatment.Hosmer-Lemeshow test and receiver operating characteristic curve were used to evaluate the goodness of fit and prediction ability of the model.Results Binary Logistic regression analysis showed that age,unknown heart disease at the time of onset,first chest pain and low score of brief health literacy screen were all risk factors for delayed medical treatment in AMI patients(P<0.05).The model predicted that the area under the curve of AMI patients with delayed hospitalization was 0.771,the Youden index was 0.562,the optimal cutoff value was 0.514,and the sensitivity and specificity were 77.3%and 86.5%,respectively.Conclusion The constructed risk prediction model can effectively predict and screen the high-risk groups of AMI patients with delayed medical treatment,reduce the risk of AMI patients with delayed medical treatment,and provide a scientific basis for taking reasonable intervention measures to shorten the time of medical treatment for AMI patients.
3.Loss of histone H3K27me3 up-regulates SLC7A11 in diffuse gastric cancer cells
Yuanfeng REN ; Wenkang LIU ; Zhaole CHU ; Biying LIU ; Yongying HOU ; Linyu WU ; Xianfeng LI ; Dongfeng CHEN ; Tao WANG ; Bin WANG ; Min YANG
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(1):71-81
Objective To map the genome-wide distribution profile of histone H3K27me3 modification in diffuse gastric cancer tissues,identify target genes regulated by H3K27me3,and primarily explore the potential mechanism of its modification reprogramming in the occurrence and development of the tumor.Methods Normal gastric mucosal tissues and diffuse gastric cancer tissues were harvested from the patients who underwent examinations or treatments in the departments of gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery of our medical center between 2021 and 2023.There were 14 patients in the normal group(6 males and 8 females,average age of 46 years)and 14 patients in the gastric cancer group(8 males and 6 females,average age of 63 years).Cleavage under target and tagmentation(CUT&Tag)technology was employed to capture genomic regions modified by H3K27me3,and analyze the reprogramming characteristics of these modifications.RNA sequencing data,data from high-throughput chromosome conformation capture(Hi-C)technology,and publicly available single-cell data were integrated to investigate the target genes regulated by the reprogramming of H3K27me3 modifications in diffuse gastric cancer cells.Results The quality of the CUT&Tag and RNA sequencing data met the standards required for subsequent analysis.Histone H3K27me3 modifications in normal gastric mucosa and diffuse gastric cancer tissues were primarily distributed in distal intergenic regions and intronic regions.In gastric cancer tissues,compared to normal tissues,there was significant reprogramming of H3K27me3 modifications,characterized by a marked reduction in overall H3K27me3 signal intensity.The loss of 2 912 H3K27me3 signal peaks might lead to the up-regulation of 822 tumor-associated genes.Among them,56 genes displayed the most significant up-regulation(fold change in signal intensity≥2,P<0.05),with notable enrichment in the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1(mTORC1)signaling pathway.Specifically,the methionine transporter SLC7A5 and the cystine transporter SLC7A11 were found to have the highest expression levels in gastric cancer tissues.Single-cell data revealed that the abnormal overexpression of SLC7A11 in diffuse gastric cancer was primarily observed in tumor epithelial cells.Further validation using public data and immunohistochemical experiments confirmed the elevated expression of SLC7A11 in diffuse gastric cancer,which is associated with poor prognosis in gastric cancer patients.Conclusion The reprogramming of histone H3K27me3 modification is an important epigenetic characteristic in diffuse gastric cancer.Loss of H3K27me3 signal peaks may up-regulate the expression of SLC7A11 in diffuse gastric cancer cells,and thereby promote tumor progression.
4.Remodeling characteristics of H3K27me3-marked silencers in gastric signet-ring cell carcinoma and its transcriptional regulatory function
Aibei DU ; Yuanfeng REN ; Zhaole CHU ; Biying LIU ; Xianfeng LI ; Junyu XIANG ; Dongfeng CHEN ; Tao WANG ; Bin WANG ; Haiying GUO ; Xuan ZHANG ; Yuhong LI
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(5):417-425
Objective To draw the genome-wide distribution and remodeling characteristics of H3K27me3 silencers in signet-ring cell carcinoma of the stomach(SRCC)through epigenetic sequencing technology,and to investigate their roles in transcriptional regulation in order to elucidate the regulatory mechanism of SRCC malignant progression.Methods The study was conducted on 35 gastric samples obtained by gastroendoscopic biopsy(15 normal and 20 SRCC tissues)from Department of Gastroenterology of Army Medical Center of PLA between January 2021 and December 2023.Multi-omics analyses,including assay for transposase-accessible chromatin with high-throughput sequencing(ATAC-seq),cleavage under targets and tagmentation(CUT&Tag)and transcriptome sequencing(RNA-seq),were performed to identify chromatin accessibility,H3K27me3 silencer regions,and transcriptional changes,with aid of Illumina NovaSeq 6000.H3K27me3 related differentially expressed genes(|Log2FC|>1,FDR<0.05)were screened using DESeq2.Gene Ontology(GO)analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)analysis were employed to analyze the enrichment function,and Homer was employed to identify transcription factor motifs.A regulatory network was constructed using Cytoscape,and then validated using immunohistochemistry to explore its regulatory mechanism.Results H3K27me3 silencers were primarily located in distal intergenic regions(37.06%)in SRCC.Compared with the normal tissues,SRCC showed a significant reduction in H3K27me3 silencer signals(95%CI:1.34~2.30,P=0.007)with 6 257 lost sites(FDR<0.01).Integrating CUT&Tag and RNA-seq revealed 380 up-regulated immune-related genes,particularly in T cell receptor signaling(OR=4.2,95%CI:2.8~6.3,P=0.002).Immunohistochemistry confirmed elevated expression of transcription factor EHF(P<0.05).Conclusion There is the remodeling of H3K27me3 silencers in SRCC,and EHF may potentially play a crucial role in the SRCC malignant progression.
5.Spacesuit technology:an evolutionary journey and prospective directions
Wanxin ZHANG ; Lingyan DING ; Yuanfeng LI ; Junbing LIU
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2025;36(2):89-95
This paper systematically reviews the phased development history of spacesuit technology across various nations,analyzes its core technologies and breakthroughs,points out the limitations of current spacesuit technology,and explores future directions for spacesuit development in response to deep-space exploration and commercialization demands.It clarifies that spacesuits are transitioning from passive protective gear to intelligent operational platforms,requiring interdisciplinary innovations to overcome key challenges such as lightweight design,adaptive systems,high reliability,and efficient human-machine interaction.
6.Study on large deformation mechanism and thickness effect of irregular bellows under buckling mode defect and Riks post-buckling analysis
Xiangyu TIAN ; XiangYing GUO ; Wanxin ZHANG ; Yuanfeng LI ; Jian LI
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2025;36(2):123-128
Ripple structure is widely used in space suits,and the predicted trajectory motion is realized according to its large deformation behavior.Due to the complexity of irregular bellows structure,the existing researches are mostly based on the display dynamic method,and lack the systematic analysis of geometric nonlinearity and the effect of shell section thickness under the framework of statics.This study combines statics and arc length method(Riks),introduces linear buckling mode defects,and analyzes the ultimate bending behavior of irregular bellows with different shell thicknesses.It is concluded that the thick-shell model exhibits higher apparent deformation tolerance due to geometric softening effect,and the contact force distribution between ripples can be accurately extracted by static analysis,which provides a basis for the inversion of external force loads.The deformation mode of bellows after introducing defects based on statics-Riks is proposed,and the control mechanism of shell section thickness on deformation path is revealed.
7.Dose-effect relationship between dexmedetomidine and ropivacaine during pericapsular nerve group block in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty
Yuanfeng LI ; Pufeng YE ; Guifeng PAN ; Zhenjiang MAI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(21):4514-4520
BACKGROUND:Ropivacaine and dexmedetomidine are two commonly used local anesthetic agents and adjuvants in elderly total hip arthroplasty. They provide sedation and analgesic effects during peripheral hip nerve blocks.OBJECTIVE:To explore the dose-effect relationship between dexmedetomidine and ropivacaine in continuous sedation during pericapsular nerve group block in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.METHODS:A total of 120 elderly patients who received total hip arthroplasty in Dongguan Hospital,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine from January 2021 to January 2023 were selected as study subjects and randomly divided into two groups 1∶1 matching according to propensity matching method. The observation group (n=60) received pericapsular nerve group block by giving 20 mL mixture of ropivacaine and 1 μg/kg dexmedetomidine. The control group (n=60) received received pericapsular nerve group block by giving 20 mL of ropivacaine. The general data,perioperative indexes,postoperative analgesia,hemodynamic indexes,inflammatory factors,stress indexes,postoperative adverse reactions,length of hospital stay,and the occurrence of postoperative complications were compared and analyzed between the two groups. The median effective dose and 95% effective dose concentrations of ropivacaine pericapsular nerve group block were calculated by the Probit method.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) The postoperative analgesia of the observation group was better than that of the control group,and the visual analog scale score at 6-hour dynamic,12-hour static,12-hour dynamic,24-hour static,24-hour dynamic,48-hour static,48-hour dynamic,as well as the time of first patient-controlled analgesia compression and the number of patient-controlled analgesia compression at 24 and 48 hours postoperatively were statistically different (P<0.05). (2) There were significant differences between the two groups in mean arterial pressure and heart rate at extubation and 12 hours after extubation (P<0.01). (3) The levels of interleukin-6,tumor necrosis factor-α,epinephrine,and noradrenaline in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group at 24 and 48 hours after surgery (P<0.01). (4) There was significant difference in the length of hospital stay between the two groups (P<0.01),and no difference was detected in the occurrence of postoperative complications (P>0.05). (5) The median effective dose and 95% effective dose values of dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine were 0.164% and 0.188%,respectively,while the median effective dose and 95% effective dose values of ropivacaine alone were 0.194% and 0.276%,respectively. (6) It is concluded that using dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine in pericapsular nerve group block can effectively alleviate postoperative analgesia in elderly patients with total hip arthroplasty,help maintain the hemodynamic stability of patients,reduce postoperative inflammation and stress response,and shorten the length of hospital stay. In addition,dexmedetomidine can reduce the dosage of ropivacaine under the condition of effective pericapsular nerve group block reaction.
8.A real-world study for safety evaluation and risk assessment of disposable hemoperfusion devices
Kaili LI ; Yuanfeng FU ; Baoqi ZENG ; Yunxian ZHANG ; Feng SUN
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2025;34(10):1159-1168
Objective To analyze the characteristics of adverse events of disposable hemoperfusion devices in real-world clinical practice using multicenter data,and to investigate the influencing factors of hypotension,providing evidence for the safe clinical use of these devices.Methods An observational study was conducted involving patients who received disposable hemoperfusion therapy across 17 sentinel hospitals in China from June 2022 to July 2024.Device-related adverse events were monitored and analyzed.Descriptive statistics,Firth's Logistic regression model,and balanced random forest model were applied to systematically evaluate the manifestations of adverse events and the risk factors for the occurrence of hypotension.Results A total of 17,824 usage records were included.In the sentinel hospital data,hypotension[0.19%,95%CI(0.14%,0.27%)]and hemoperfusion occlusion[0.13%,95%CI(0.09%,0.19%)]occupied the highest incidence rate.The Firth's Logistic regression analysis revealed that end-stage renal disease with comorbidities significantly increased hypotension risk(OR=77.324),while no prior medical history was protective(OR=0.061).Stepwise blood purification modalities(hemoperfusion alone or sequential hemoperfusion-hemodialysis)significantly reduced the hypotension risk compared with simultaneous hemoperfusion and hemodialysis(OR=0.003).The random forest model further confirmed that blood purification modality was the strongest influencing factor for hypotension.Conclusion In real-world clinical settings,hypotension and device occlusion were the predominant adverse events,with blood purification modality critically influencing hypotension risk.Stepwise blood purification is recommended to mitigate this risk.Enhancing clinical operating procedures and device design is essential to improve overall treatment safety.
9.A real-world study for safety evaluation and risk assessment of disposable hemoperfusion devices
Kaili LI ; Yuanfeng FU ; Baoqi ZENG ; Yunxian ZHANG ; Feng SUN
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2025;34(10):1159-1168
Objective To analyze the characteristics of adverse events of disposable hemoperfusion devices in real-world clinical practice using multicenter data,and to investigate the influencing factors of hypotension,providing evidence for the safe clinical use of these devices.Methods An observational study was conducted involving patients who received disposable hemoperfusion therapy across 17 sentinel hospitals in China from June 2022 to July 2024.Device-related adverse events were monitored and analyzed.Descriptive statistics,Firth's Logistic regression model,and balanced random forest model were applied to systematically evaluate the manifestations of adverse events and the risk factors for the occurrence of hypotension.Results A total of 17,824 usage records were included.In the sentinel hospital data,hypotension[0.19%,95%CI(0.14%,0.27%)]and hemoperfusion occlusion[0.13%,95%CI(0.09%,0.19%)]occupied the highest incidence rate.The Firth's Logistic regression analysis revealed that end-stage renal disease with comorbidities significantly increased hypotension risk(OR=77.324),while no prior medical history was protective(OR=0.061).Stepwise blood purification modalities(hemoperfusion alone or sequential hemoperfusion-hemodialysis)significantly reduced the hypotension risk compared with simultaneous hemoperfusion and hemodialysis(OR=0.003).The random forest model further confirmed that blood purification modality was the strongest influencing factor for hypotension.Conclusion In real-world clinical settings,hypotension and device occlusion were the predominant adverse events,with blood purification modality critically influencing hypotension risk.Stepwise blood purification is recommended to mitigate this risk.Enhancing clinical operating procedures and device design is essential to improve overall treatment safety.
10.Dose-effect relationship between dexmedetomidine and ropivacaine during pericapsular nerve group block in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty
Yuanfeng LI ; Pufeng YE ; Guifeng PAN ; Zhenjiang MAI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(21):4514-4520
BACKGROUND:Ropivacaine and dexmedetomidine are two commonly used local anesthetic agents and adjuvants in elderly total hip arthroplasty. They provide sedation and analgesic effects during peripheral hip nerve blocks.OBJECTIVE:To explore the dose-effect relationship between dexmedetomidine and ropivacaine in continuous sedation during pericapsular nerve group block in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.METHODS:A total of 120 elderly patients who received total hip arthroplasty in Dongguan Hospital,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine from January 2021 to January 2023 were selected as study subjects and randomly divided into two groups 1∶1 matching according to propensity matching method. The observation group (n=60) received pericapsular nerve group block by giving 20 mL mixture of ropivacaine and 1 μg/kg dexmedetomidine. The control group (n=60) received received pericapsular nerve group block by giving 20 mL of ropivacaine. The general data,perioperative indexes,postoperative analgesia,hemodynamic indexes,inflammatory factors,stress indexes,postoperative adverse reactions,length of hospital stay,and the occurrence of postoperative complications were compared and analyzed between the two groups. The median effective dose and 95% effective dose concentrations of ropivacaine pericapsular nerve group block were calculated by the Probit method.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) The postoperative analgesia of the observation group was better than that of the control group,and the visual analog scale score at 6-hour dynamic,12-hour static,12-hour dynamic,24-hour static,24-hour dynamic,48-hour static,48-hour dynamic,as well as the time of first patient-controlled analgesia compression and the number of patient-controlled analgesia compression at 24 and 48 hours postoperatively were statistically different (P<0.05). (2) There were significant differences between the two groups in mean arterial pressure and heart rate at extubation and 12 hours after extubation (P<0.01). (3) The levels of interleukin-6,tumor necrosis factor-α,epinephrine,and noradrenaline in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group at 24 and 48 hours after surgery (P<0.01). (4) There was significant difference in the length of hospital stay between the two groups (P<0.01),and no difference was detected in the occurrence of postoperative complications (P>0.05). (5) The median effective dose and 95% effective dose values of dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine were 0.164% and 0.188%,respectively,while the median effective dose and 95% effective dose values of ropivacaine alone were 0.194% and 0.276%,respectively. (6) It is concluded that using dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine in pericapsular nerve group block can effectively alleviate postoperative analgesia in elderly patients with total hip arthroplasty,help maintain the hemodynamic stability of patients,reduce postoperative inflammation and stress response,and shorten the length of hospital stay. In addition,dexmedetomidine can reduce the dosage of ropivacaine under the condition of effective pericapsular nerve group block reaction.

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