1.A bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study on causal relationship between major depression disorder,anxiety disorders and cancers
Yuliang ZHANG ; Ming ZHANG ; Long YANG ; Zirong LIU ; Rui FENG ; Chunqiang LI ; Zilin CUI
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(11):929-936
Objective:To explore the potential causal relationships between major depressive disorder(MDD),anxiety disorder(AD)and various highly prevalent cancers from the genetic perspective.Methods:Sum-mary statistics from large-scale genome-wide association studies(GW AS)were analyzed using a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization(MR)approach.The inverse variance weighting method(IVW)was usedas the main analytical approach.The intercept term of MR-Egger regression and the MR-PRESSO method were adopted for the pleiotropy test.Results:The IVW analysis revealed potential causal relationships between MDD and breast cancer[OR(95%CI):1.11(1.01-1.22),P<0.05],AD and lung cancer[OR(95%CI):1.30(1.02-1.65),P<0.05],and between colon cancer and MDD[OR(95%CI):1.05(1.00-1.11),P<0.05].The results of the pleiotropy test showed that the intercept terms of the MR-Egger regression were not statistically significant,indica-ting the absence of pleiotropy.The MR-PRESSO method detected outliers only in the relationship between MDD and breast cancer.The association between MDD and breast cancer remained significant after correction for outliers[OR(95%CI):1.10(1.03-1.17),P<0.05].Conclusion:The study suggests that MDD may be a risk factor for breast cancer,AD may increase the risk factor for lung cancer,and colon cancer may elevate the risk factor of MDD.Moreover,the possibility of reverse causal relationships has been excluded in all these cases.
2.A bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study on causal relationship between major depression disorder,anxiety disorders and cancers
Yuliang ZHANG ; Ming ZHANG ; Long YANG ; Zirong LIU ; Rui FENG ; Chunqiang LI ; Zilin CUI
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(11):929-936
Objective:To explore the potential causal relationships between major depressive disorder(MDD),anxiety disorder(AD)and various highly prevalent cancers from the genetic perspective.Methods:Sum-mary statistics from large-scale genome-wide association studies(GW AS)were analyzed using a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization(MR)approach.The inverse variance weighting method(IVW)was usedas the main analytical approach.The intercept term of MR-Egger regression and the MR-PRESSO method were adopted for the pleiotropy test.Results:The IVW analysis revealed potential causal relationships between MDD and breast cancer[OR(95%CI):1.11(1.01-1.22),P<0.05],AD and lung cancer[OR(95%CI):1.30(1.02-1.65),P<0.05],and between colon cancer and MDD[OR(95%CI):1.05(1.00-1.11),P<0.05].The results of the pleiotropy test showed that the intercept terms of the MR-Egger regression were not statistically significant,indica-ting the absence of pleiotropy.The MR-PRESSO method detected outliers only in the relationship between MDD and breast cancer.The association between MDD and breast cancer remained significant after correction for outliers[OR(95%CI):1.10(1.03-1.17),P<0.05].Conclusion:The study suggests that MDD may be a risk factor for breast cancer,AD may increase the risk factor for lung cancer,and colon cancer may elevate the risk factor of MDD.Moreover,the possibility of reverse causal relationships has been excluded in all these cases.
3.Sequencing and analysis of the whole genome of a strain of rabies virus transmitted by hog badger in Sichuan province
Hongrong ZHONG ; Mingfeng JIANG ; Yuliang FENG ; Xingyu ZHOU ; Wei LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2024;38(3):286-293
Objective:The objective of this study is to sequence whole genome of the rabies virus in the saliva specimen of a suspected rabies case with onset of rabies from a wildlife (hog badger) bite wound in Sichuan province, where the genetic variation characteristics of the virus was analyzed at the molecular level, so as to understand the prevalence and mutation of wildlife rabies virus in Sichuan province.Methods:Total viral RNA was extracted from the saliva specimen of the suspected rabies case. Then, rabies virus sequences were amplified using PCR with specific primers; the gene fragments obtained were sequenced, and the sequences obtained were spliced using biological software to obtain the whole genome sequence of the rabies virus strain. The genetic variation characteristics of the whole genome were analyzed.Results:The whole genome nucleotide sequence of a strain of rabies virus of hog badger origin (hereinafter referred to as SCR23-052) was obtained by sequencing, and NCBI online BLAST and comparison with several reference sequences showed that the composition and structure of the whole genome sequence of SCR23-052 conformed to the characteristics of the Lyssavirus under the Rhabdoviridae; the highest similarity in nucleotide and amino acid sequences in various gene regions was observed between SCR23-052 and the strains of Ningxia (J) and Chongqing (CQ92, 02050CHI). The sequence variability of SCR23-052 genome was significantly lower at the amino acid level than that at the nucleotide level, which indicated that most of the nucleotide variants in the protein-coding genes belonged to synonymous mutations. Phylogenetic analysis showed that SCR23-052 belonged to genotype V, which did not show any obvious mutation in the major antigenic site of the glycoprotein, underwent amino acid glycosylation at positions 56 and 338 by the online site prediction, and showed the least amino acid difference compared with the signal peptide sequence of the vaccine strain CTN181. The virus in this study has an A→T mutation at position 332 in the nucleoprotein major antigenic site with all reference vaccine strains, and an L→V mutation at position 379 in the B-cell epitope with the CTN181 vaccine strain. SCR23-052 was consistent with both genotype V reference strains at the nucleoprotein study site.Conclusions:The whole genome sequence of a wildlife strain of genotype V rabies virus of hog badger origin was obtained, which was different from that of the genotype I strain of rabies virus of dog origin that previously reported to be prevalent in Sichuan. The genome sequence of SCR23-052 differed from that of the reference vaccine strains to a varying degree, but the main virulence characteristics remained unaltered.
4.Molecular biological characterization analysis of the first imported case of Zika virus disease in Sichuan province of China
Wei LI ; Lvbo TIAN ; Hongrong ZHONG ; Mingfeng JIANG ; Zhenhua CHEN ; Qing ZHANG ; Xingyu ZHOU ; Ming PAN ; Yuliang FENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2024;38(6):649-654
Objective:To detect and study the genetic evolution and biological characteristics of the first imported Zika virus (ZIKV) in a suspected case from Singapore to Sichuan Tianfu airport for inbound transfer on June 28, 2024, and so to provide reference for prevention and control of ZIKV disease.Methods:Serum sample was collected from the inbound transfer passenger, we detected ZIKV RNA using real-time RT-PCR method. The whole genome sequence was obtained through target next-generation sequencing (tNGS). CLC Genomics Workbench software was used for sequence analysis and splicing, and MEGA 7.0 software was used for phylogenetic tree construction.Results:Real-time RT-PCR result showed that the serum sample was positive. The phylogenetic tree which was constructed based on the whole genome sequence of ZIKV indicated the Sichuan strain was located on Asian lineage. Gene homology analysis showed that the homology between Sichuan strain and Asian, African strains ranged from 84.4%-98.6%. The Sichuan strain showed unique molecular features of 139S, 982V and 2634M.Conclusions:The ZIKV strain in Sichuan inbound transfer passenger in June 2024 belongs to the Asian lineage, which agrees with the epidemiological investigation outcome.
5.Molecular biological characterization analysis of the first imported case of Zika virus disease in Sichuan province of China
Wei LI ; Lvbo TIAN ; Hongrong ZHONG ; Mingfeng JIANG ; Zhenhua CHEN ; Qing ZHANG ; Xingyu ZHOU ; Ming PAN ; Yuliang FENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2024;38(6):649-654
Objective:To detect and study the genetic evolution and biological characteristics of the first imported Zika virus (ZIKV) in a suspected case from Singapore to Sichuan Tianfu airport for inbound transfer on June 28, 2024, and so to provide reference for prevention and control of ZIKV disease.Methods:Serum sample was collected from the inbound transfer passenger, we detected ZIKV RNA using real-time RT-PCR method. The whole genome sequence was obtained through target next-generation sequencing (tNGS). CLC Genomics Workbench software was used for sequence analysis and splicing, and MEGA 7.0 software was used for phylogenetic tree construction.Results:Real-time RT-PCR result showed that the serum sample was positive. The phylogenetic tree which was constructed based on the whole genome sequence of ZIKV indicated the Sichuan strain was located on Asian lineage. Gene homology analysis showed that the homology between Sichuan strain and Asian, African strains ranged from 84.4%-98.6%. The Sichuan strain showed unique molecular features of 139S, 982V and 2634M.Conclusions:The ZIKV strain in Sichuan inbound transfer passenger in June 2024 belongs to the Asian lineage, which agrees with the epidemiological investigation outcome.
6.Research progress in the diagnosis and treatment of the glenoid fractures
Kang LI ; Jun LI ; Kai FENG ; Jingsheng LIU ; Yuliang WANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2023;25(5):457-460
The anatomy of the shoulder joint is complex. Glenoid fractures, intra-articular fractures of the shoulder, are relatively rare and often accompanied by serious injury. At present, there has been no consensus on the optimal strategies for their treatment. Insufficient knowledge and improper treatment of the surgeons may seriously affect the shoulder function of the patients to harm their quality of life. Therefore, proper handling of such fractures is a major challenge in clinic. In recent years when high-energy injuries are increasing and functional recovery after shoulder fracture is emphasized by more and more patients, great efforts have been put into the research into such fractures by orthopedic surgeons. This reviews expounds on the anatomy, diagnosis, classification and treatment of glenoid fractures, aiming to provide useful reference for the orthopaedic surgeons who deal with glenoid fractures.
7.Epidemiological investigation of a coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic and emergency response in Shanghai
Qiang GAO ; Huadong ZHUANG ; Yuliang HUANG ; Fei SU ; Feng ZHOU ; Hao PAN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(1):28-32
Objective To analyze the epidemiological investigation results and emergency response to a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic in Shanghai. Methods Descriptive epidemiological method was used to describe the epidemiological characteristics, such as population, time and spatial distribution of a COVID-19 epidemic on January 20, 2021 in Huangpu District of Shanghai. The advantages and disadvantages of the emergency response to this epidemic were analyzed. Results All of the 22 cases were found by active screening, which included high-risk population screening (18.2%, 4/22), medium-risk area screening (9.1%, 2/22), and close contact population screening (72.7%,16/22). The first 2 cases were detected by routine nucleic acid screening for staff in two hospitals. The confirmed cases appeared mostly during the first 3 days of the epidemic (45.5%,10/22), and mainly distributed in the neighborhood C of Huangpu district. There were 6 key locations or regions of Huangpu District involved in this epidemic, and different control measures were adopted in these different regions according to the risk assessments. After precise epidemic prevention and control, it took only 14 days from the first to the last confirmed case of this epidemic (from January 21, 2021 to February 4, 2021), and no new related cases appeared afterwards. Conclusion Active screening and early finding of COVID-19 cases play a key role in timely control of the epidemic, with the smallest cost, the highest efficiency and the most limited urban impact.
8.Molecular characteristics analysis of imported dengue virus E gene in Sichuan province, China, 2012-2021
Wei LI ; Mingfeng JIANG ; Hongrong ZHONG ; Yiou CAO ; Yuliang FENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2022;36(5):586-590
Objective:To analyze the molecular characteristics of E genes of imported dengue virus (DENV) in Sichuan province from 2012 to 2021, such as serotypes and genotypes, and so to provide the basis for virus traceability.Methods:DENV E genes of the 28 serum samples which were tested DENV positive by real time RT-qPCR from 2012 to 2021 in Sichuan province were amplified and sequenced by RT-PCR. Bioinformatics software Mega Align5.0 was used for the alignment analyses of nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequences, and bioinformatics software Mega7.0 was used to draw phylogenetic trees.Results:RT-PCR and sequencing indicated that 28 E genes of DENV were obtained. The serotypes and genotypes of DENV were revealed by homology and phylogenetic analysis based on E genes of DENV; 20 virus strains of Sichuan belonged to DENV serotype 1 (DENV-1), of which 16 virus strains were genotype I (G-I), 4 virus strains were genotype V (G-V); 7 virus strains belonged to DENV serotype 2 (DENV-2), of which 4 virus strains were G-I, 3 virus strains were genotype II (G-II); 1 virus strain belonged to DENV serotype 3 (DENV-3), G-I. The phylogenetic trees showed that Sichuan strains had more homology with strains of Southeast Asia and Guangdong province in China, that is consistent with the epidemiological data.Conclusions:In 2012 to 2021, the imported DENV in Sichuan province had 3 serotypes and multiple genotypes, and they were most likely transmitted from Southeast Asian countries.
9.3D chromatin architecture and epigenetic regulation in cancer stem cells.
Yuliang FENG ; Xingguo LIU ; Siim PAUKLIN
Protein & Cell 2021;12(6):440-454
Dedifferentiation of cell identity to a progenitor-like or stem cell-like state with increased cellular plasticity is frequently observed in cancer formation. During this process, a subpopulation of cells in tumours acquires a stem cell-like state partially resembling to naturally occurring pluripotent stem cells that are temporarily present during early embryogenesis. Such characteristics allow these cancer stem cells (CSCs) to give rise to the whole tumour with its entire cellular heterogeneity and thereby support metastases formation while being resistant to current cancer therapeutics. Cancer development and progression are demarcated by transcriptional dysregulation. In this article, we explore the epigenetic mechanisms shaping gene expression during tumorigenesis and cancer stem cell formation, with an emphasis on 3D chromatin architecture. Comparing the pluripotent stem cell state and epigenetic reprogramming to dedifferentiation in cellular transformation provides intriguing insight to chromatin dynamics. We suggest that the 3D chromatin architecture could be used as a target for re-sensitizing cancer stem cells to therapeutics.
10. Expression of programmed death ligand 1 in liver cancer and its clinical significance
Yuan ZHANG ; Feng ZHANG ; Lixin SUN ; Zhihua YANG ; Yuliang RAN ; Lichao SUN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2019;31(9):577-580
Objective:
To investigate the expression of programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) in liver cancer tissues and its clinical significance.
Methods:
The expression levels of PD-L1 in 110 liver cancer tissues, including 95 cases of hepatocellular carcinoma and 15 cases of cholangiocarcinoma were detected by using immunohistochemical staining method, and the relationship between PD-L1 expression and the clinicopathological characteristics of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was analyzed.
Results:
Immunohistochemistry results showed that the positive rate of PD-L1 in liver cancer tissues was 69.1% (76/110), and the positive rate of membrane and cytoplasm was 46.4% (51/110) and 22.7% (25/110), respectively. The positive rate of PD-L1 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma was higher than that in cholangiocarcinoma [78.9% (75/95) vs. 6.7% (1/15)], and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2 = 31.693,

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