1.Epidemic characteristics and trend analysis of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis in China from 2015 to 2022
Yunfei ZHANG ; Yue SHI ; Jianfeng JIANG ; Xuedong ZHENG ; Baijun JIN ; Zhaorui CHANG ; Tian QIN ; Mengjie GENG ; Shiwen WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2025;39(3):270-277
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and trend of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC) in China from 2015 to 2022, and to provide evidence for the adjustment of prevention and control strategies and measures for AHC.Methods:The case data of AHC reported by national notifiable disease information system from 2015 to 2022 were collected, and descriptive analysis method were used to analyze the population distribution characteristics, temporal epidemiological trends and spatial clusters of AHC in China.Results:From 2015 to 2022, the incidence of AHC in China ranged from 1.85/100 000 to 2.97/100 000, with a fluctuating downward trend. The average annual percent change (AAPC) was -4.91 (95% CI: -7.74 to -2.00, P<0.05), with an annual percent change (APC) of 2.73 (95% CI: -2.34 to 8.06, P=0.189) for 2015—2019 and an APC of -14.23 (95% CI: -21.78 to -5.94, P<0.05). The age-specific incidence rate was highest in children aged 0-4 years (fluctuating between 4.69 and 5.67/100 000 from 2015 to 2019; It decreased significantly during 2020—2022, fluctuating between 1.93 and 2.72 per 100 000).The proportion of cases in children at 0-4 years of age showed a fluctuating downward trend from 8.68% in 2015 to 3.76% in 2020, with an increase in 2021—2022 to 5.74%. After 2020, the proportion of the population aged 60 years and above has increased, reaching 33.59% in 2022. Cases were mainly farmers, with a fluctuating upward trend of around 50% per year, with the highest percentage of 60.96% in 2020. The peak seasonal incidence of AHC was obvious from May to September from 2015 to 2019, but it was not obvious in 2020—2022. The cases were mainly distributed in Guangxi, Hainan and other provinces in the southwestern part of China. The high incidence counties were concentrated in Leye County of Guangxi, Maojian District of Hubei, Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County of Guangxi, Funing County of Yunnan, and Pulan County of Tibet every year. Conclusions:The overall epidemic rate of AHC in China showed a fluctuating downward trend from 2015 to 2022, with a pronounced decline observed between 2020 and 2022, potentially linked to non-pharmaceutical interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased attention needs to be given to farmers and people above 60 years of age to reduce the risk of morbidity. Moreover, prevention and control efforts should be strengthened in high-risk areas of southwestern China, and comprehensive measures should be implemented in counties with high incidence, including enhanced health education campaigns and improved allocation of sanitary facilities, to reduce the risk of AHC infection. This study is the first to highlight the potential impact of public health policies on AHC epidemiology, thereby offering a scientific foundation for population- and region-specific precision prevention strategies, particularly guiding the refinement of control measures in high-burden areas.
2.Experimental study on effect of circ-DCAF7 on proliferation and migration of prostate cancer cells by regulating miRNA-18a-5p
Jia LIU ; Yunfei ZHAO ; Xiaoying WANG ; Fang XIE ; Geng HUANG ; Hong WANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2025;37(9):641-647
Objective:To investigate the relationship between circular RNA (circRNA) circ-DCAF7 and the survival of prostate cancer patients, as well as the effects and potential mechanisms of circ-DCAF7 on proliferation and migration of prostate cancer cells in vitro.Methods:The expression and survival data of circ-DCAF7 gene were obtained from 151 prostate cancer patients using the PROGgeneV2 online platform. Patients were divided into circ-DCAF7 high and low expression groups based on the median expression level of circ-DCAF7 gene, and the difference in overall survival between the two groups was compared. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to detect the expression of circ-DCAF7 at transcription level in human prostate cancer cell lines 22Rv1, VCaP, PC-3, DU-145, LNCaP, and human normal prostate epithelial cell line RWPE-1. The control plasmid (carrying irrelevant control sequences) and the plasmid carrying circ-DCAF7 sequences were transfected into VCaP cells using liposome reagents, respectively, and referred to as the control group and circ-DCAF7 group. The proliferation and migration abilities of two groups of VCaP cells were detected by plate clone formation assay and cell scratch assay, respectively; using CircInteractome online software, specific binding sites were predicted between circ-DCAF7 and miRNA-18a-5p (miR-18a-5p) sequences, and validated using dual luciferase reporter gene assay; qPCR was used to detect the expression of miR-18a-5p at transcription level in VCaP cells of control group and circ-DCAF7 group; Western blotting was used to detect the expression levels of AKT signaling pathway factors p-AKT, p-mTOR, HIF-1α, and c-myc proteins in two groups of VCaP cells.Results:Analysis using the PROGgeneV2 online tool showed that the overall survival of prostate cancer patients in the circ-DCAF7 high expression group was better than that in the circ-DCAF7 low expression group, and the difference was statistically significant ( P < 0.001). Compared with the normal prostate epithelial cell line RWPE-1, the relative expression of circ-DCAF7 at transcription level in all prostate cancer cell lines was lower, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). Among them, the expression level of circ-DCAF7 in VCaP cells was the lowest ( P < 0.001). The relative expression of circ-DCAF7 at transcription level in VCaP cells in the circ-DCAF7 group was higher than that in the control group (9.88±1.58 vs. 1.04±0.39), and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 5.42, P = 0.002). The number of VCaP cell clone formation in the circ-DCAF7 group was less than that in the control group (35±12 vs. 116±11), and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 4.96, P = 0.003). The 25-hour scratch healing rate of VCaP cells in the circ-DCAF7 group was lower than that in the control group [(16±3)% vs. (52±6)%], and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 5.37, P = 0.002). The dual luciferase reporter gene assay showed that compared with VCaP cells co-transfected with miR-18a-5p unrelated control and carrying wild-type circ-DCAF7 sequence plasmid, the relative luciferase activity of VCaP cells co-transfected with miR-18a-5p and carrying wild-type circ-DCAF7 sequence plasmid was lower, and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 7.31, P < 0.001). The relative expression of miR-18a-5p at transcription level in VCaP cells in the circ-DCAF7 group was lower than that in the control group (0.99±0.15 vs. 7.55±1.12), and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 5.83, P = 0.001). Western blotting analysis showed that the expression levels of p-AKT, p-mTOR, HIF-1α, and c-myc proteins of the AKT signaling pathway in VCAP cells of the circ-DCAF7 group were lower than those in the control group. Conclusions:The low expression level of circRNA circ-DCAF7 may be associated with poor prognosis of prostate cancer patients; upregulation of circ-DCAF7 level in prostate cancer cells may inhibit cell proliferation and migration by regulating the miR-18a-5p/AKT signaling pathway.
3.Experimental study on effect of circ-DCAF7 on proliferation and migration of prostate cancer cells by regulating miRNA-18a-5p
Jia LIU ; Yunfei ZHAO ; Xiaoying WANG ; Fang XIE ; Geng HUANG ; Hong WANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2025;37(9):641-647
Objective:To investigate the relationship between circular RNA (circRNA) circ-DCAF7 and the survival of prostate cancer patients, as well as the effects and potential mechanisms of circ-DCAF7 on proliferation and migration of prostate cancer cells in vitro.Methods:The expression and survival data of circ-DCAF7 gene were obtained from 151 prostate cancer patients using the PROGgeneV2 online platform. Patients were divided into circ-DCAF7 high and low expression groups based on the median expression level of circ-DCAF7 gene, and the difference in overall survival between the two groups was compared. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to detect the expression of circ-DCAF7 at transcription level in human prostate cancer cell lines 22Rv1, VCaP, PC-3, DU-145, LNCaP, and human normal prostate epithelial cell line RWPE-1. The control plasmid (carrying irrelevant control sequences) and the plasmid carrying circ-DCAF7 sequences were transfected into VCaP cells using liposome reagents, respectively, and referred to as the control group and circ-DCAF7 group. The proliferation and migration abilities of two groups of VCaP cells were detected by plate clone formation assay and cell scratch assay, respectively; using CircInteractome online software, specific binding sites were predicted between circ-DCAF7 and miRNA-18a-5p (miR-18a-5p) sequences, and validated using dual luciferase reporter gene assay; qPCR was used to detect the expression of miR-18a-5p at transcription level in VCaP cells of control group and circ-DCAF7 group; Western blotting was used to detect the expression levels of AKT signaling pathway factors p-AKT, p-mTOR, HIF-1α, and c-myc proteins in two groups of VCaP cells.Results:Analysis using the PROGgeneV2 online tool showed that the overall survival of prostate cancer patients in the circ-DCAF7 high expression group was better than that in the circ-DCAF7 low expression group, and the difference was statistically significant ( P < 0.001). Compared with the normal prostate epithelial cell line RWPE-1, the relative expression of circ-DCAF7 at transcription level in all prostate cancer cell lines was lower, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). Among them, the expression level of circ-DCAF7 in VCaP cells was the lowest ( P < 0.001). The relative expression of circ-DCAF7 at transcription level in VCaP cells in the circ-DCAF7 group was higher than that in the control group (9.88±1.58 vs. 1.04±0.39), and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 5.42, P = 0.002). The number of VCaP cell clone formation in the circ-DCAF7 group was less than that in the control group (35±12 vs. 116±11), and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 4.96, P = 0.003). The 25-hour scratch healing rate of VCaP cells in the circ-DCAF7 group was lower than that in the control group [(16±3)% vs. (52±6)%], and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 5.37, P = 0.002). The dual luciferase reporter gene assay showed that compared with VCaP cells co-transfected with miR-18a-5p unrelated control and carrying wild-type circ-DCAF7 sequence plasmid, the relative luciferase activity of VCaP cells co-transfected with miR-18a-5p and carrying wild-type circ-DCAF7 sequence plasmid was lower, and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 7.31, P < 0.001). The relative expression of miR-18a-5p at transcription level in VCaP cells in the circ-DCAF7 group was lower than that in the control group (0.99±0.15 vs. 7.55±1.12), and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 5.83, P = 0.001). Western blotting analysis showed that the expression levels of p-AKT, p-mTOR, HIF-1α, and c-myc proteins of the AKT signaling pathway in VCAP cells of the circ-DCAF7 group were lower than those in the control group. Conclusions:The low expression level of circRNA circ-DCAF7 may be associated with poor prognosis of prostate cancer patients; upregulation of circ-DCAF7 level in prostate cancer cells may inhibit cell proliferation and migration by regulating the miR-18a-5p/AKT signaling pathway.
4.Epidemic characteristics and trend analysis of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis in China from 2015 to 2022
Yunfei ZHANG ; Yue SHI ; Jianfeng JIANG ; Xuedong ZHENG ; Baijun JIN ; Zhaorui CHANG ; Tian QIN ; Mengjie GENG ; Shiwen WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2025;39(3):270-277
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and trend of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC) in China from 2015 to 2022, and to provide evidence for the adjustment of prevention and control strategies and measures for AHC.Methods:The case data of AHC reported by national notifiable disease information system from 2015 to 2022 were collected, and descriptive analysis method were used to analyze the population distribution characteristics, temporal epidemiological trends and spatial clusters of AHC in China.Results:From 2015 to 2022, the incidence of AHC in China ranged from 1.85/100 000 to 2.97/100 000, with a fluctuating downward trend. The average annual percent change (AAPC) was -4.91 (95% CI: -7.74 to -2.00, P<0.05), with an annual percent change (APC) of 2.73 (95% CI: -2.34 to 8.06, P=0.189) for 2015—2019 and an APC of -14.23 (95% CI: -21.78 to -5.94, P<0.05). The age-specific incidence rate was highest in children aged 0-4 years (fluctuating between 4.69 and 5.67/100 000 from 2015 to 2019; It decreased significantly during 2020—2022, fluctuating between 1.93 and 2.72 per 100 000).The proportion of cases in children at 0-4 years of age showed a fluctuating downward trend from 8.68% in 2015 to 3.76% in 2020, with an increase in 2021—2022 to 5.74%. After 2020, the proportion of the population aged 60 years and above has increased, reaching 33.59% in 2022. Cases were mainly farmers, with a fluctuating upward trend of around 50% per year, with the highest percentage of 60.96% in 2020. The peak seasonal incidence of AHC was obvious from May to September from 2015 to 2019, but it was not obvious in 2020—2022. The cases were mainly distributed in Guangxi, Hainan and other provinces in the southwestern part of China. The high incidence counties were concentrated in Leye County of Guangxi, Maojian District of Hubei, Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County of Guangxi, Funing County of Yunnan, and Pulan County of Tibet every year. Conclusions:The overall epidemic rate of AHC in China showed a fluctuating downward trend from 2015 to 2022, with a pronounced decline observed between 2020 and 2022, potentially linked to non-pharmaceutical interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased attention needs to be given to farmers and people above 60 years of age to reduce the risk of morbidity. Moreover, prevention and control efforts should be strengthened in high-risk areas of southwestern China, and comprehensive measures should be implemented in counties with high incidence, including enhanced health education campaigns and improved allocation of sanitary facilities, to reduce the risk of AHC infection. This study is the first to highlight the potential impact of public health policies on AHC epidemiology, thereby offering a scientific foundation for population- and region-specific precision prevention strategies, particularly guiding the refinement of control measures in high-burden areas.
5.Challenges and suggestions for human genetic resource management in international cooperation of medical institutions caused by the Implementation Rules of the Regulations on the Management of Human Genetic Resources: A case study of Peking University Cancer Hospital
Shuanglei KONG ; Yunfei GENG ; Luopei WEI ; Lingling BAI ; Shuqin JIA
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2024;37(1):18-21
Objective:According to the international cooperation project of Peking University Cancer Hospital on human genetic resource management practices, combined with the development direction of human genetic resource management laws and regulations, and propose reference suggestions for medical institutions to strengthen human genetic resource management.Methods:Sort out the projects that Peking University Cancer Hospital obtained international cooperation approval on the government platform of the Ministry of Science and Technology from July 2019 to June 2023, analyze the current situation of human genetic resource management in the hospital, summarize the challenges brought by the implementation of new regulations on human genetic resource management in medical institutions, and propose corresponding suggestions.Results:A total of 1276 international cooperation projects on human genetic resources have been approved, including 345 initial declarations and 931 change declarations. Involving 453 studies, including 286 clinical trials of drugs or devices on the market, accounting for 63.13%, and 100 clinical trials of Phase I drugs, accounting for 34.97% of the market studies. On average, there are 3.14 changes per project for listed research, and 1.56 changes per project for non listed research.Conclusions:Regulations on the Management of Human Genetic Resources ( short for Rules) limit the management scope of international cooperation projects involving human genetic resources and delegate management authority to medical institutions. Adjusting the scope of application for international cooperative clinical trial filing may result in some administrative approval projects being transferred to filing. The approval process for international cooperative scientific research projects on human genetic resources has been adjusted. Suggest medical institutions to strengthen the management of samples and intellectual property outside the scope of application of Rules.Strengthen the entire process management of international cooperation in scientific research. Pay attention to and timely communicate the dynamics of human genetic resource management.
6.Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporotic proximal humeral fracture with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine (version 2024)
Xiao CHEN ; Hao ZHANG ; Man WANG ; Guangchao WANG ; Jin CUI ; Wencai ZHANG ; Fengjin ZHOU ; Qiang YANG ; Guohui LIU ; Zhongmin SHI ; Lili YANG ; Zhiwei WANG ; Guixin SUN ; Biao CHENG ; Ming CAI ; Haodong LIN ; Hongxing SHEN ; Hao SHEN ; Yunfei ZHANG ; Fuxin WEI ; Feng NIU ; Chao FANG ; Huiwen CHEN ; Shaojun SONG ; Yong WANG ; Jun LIN ; Yuhai MA ; Wei CHEN ; Nan CHEN ; Zhiyong HOU ; Xin WANG ; Aiyuan WANG ; Zhen GENG ; Kainan LI ; Dongliang WANG ; Fanfu FANG ; Jiacan SU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(3):193-205
Osteoporotic proximal humeral fracture (OPHF) is one of the common osteoporotic fractures in the aged, with an incidence only lower than vertebral compression fracture, hip fracture, and distal radius fracture. OPHF, secondary to osteoporosis and characterized by poor bone quality, comminuted fracture pattern, slow healing, and severely impaired shoulder joint function, poses a big challenge to the current clinical diagnosis and treatment. In the field of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of OPHF, traditional Chinese and Western medicine have accumulated rich experience and evidence from evidence-based medicine and achieved favorable outcomes. However, there is still a lack of guidance from a relevant consensus as to how to integrate the advantages of the two medical systems and achieve the integrated diagnosis and treatment. To promote the diagnosis and treatment of OPHF with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine, relevant experts from Orthopedic Expert Committee of Geriatric Branch of Chinese Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Youth Osteoporosis Group of Orthopedic Branch of Chinese Medical Association, Osteoporosis Group of Orthopedic Surgeon Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, and Osteoporosis Committee of Shanghai Association of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine have been organized to formulate Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporotic proximal humeral fracture with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine ( version 2024) by searching related literatures and based on the evidences from evidence-based medicine. This consensus consists of 13 recommendations about the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of OPHF with integrated traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, aimed at standardizing, systematizing, and personalizing the diagnosis and treatment of OPHF with integrated traditional Chinse and Western medicine to improve the patients ′ function.
7.A trinity strategy for the treatment of multiple orthopedic trauma and assessment of its clinical application
Xiao CHEN ; Guangchao WANG ; Hao ZHANG ; Kaiyang LYV ; Qirong ZHOU ; Yunfei NIU ; Yan HU ; Yuanwei ZHANG ; Zuhao LI ; Hao SHEN ; Jin CUI ; Sicheng WANG ; Zhengrong GU ; Zhen GENG ; Dongliang WANG ; Zhehao FAN ; Shihao SHENG ; Chongru HE ; Jun FEI ; Yunfeng CHEN ; Haodong LIN ; Guohui LIU ; Zhiyong HOU ; Jiacan SU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(10):888-896
Objective:To explore the clinical value of a trinity strategy for the treatment of multiple orthopedic trauma.Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 1 267 patients with multiple orthopedic trauma admitted to Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and the First Affiliated Hospital of Navy Medical University from June 2013 to May 2023, including 862 males and 405 females, aged 18-93 years [(55.2±19.8)years]. Associated injuries included hemorrhagic shock in 632 patients, traumatic wet lung in 274, cranial injuries in 135, abdominal and pelvic bleeding in 116, pneumothorax in 89, urinary injury in 13, and vesical rupture in 8. All the patients were treated with the trinity strategy and the treatment process was divided into the phases of first aid, remodeling, and rehabilitation. The first aid phase focused on stabilizing symptoms and saving lives; the remodeling phase centered on restoring the anatomical structure and alignment; the rehabilitation phase aimed for functional recovery through the integration of both Western and traditional Chinese medicine. The all-cause mortality within 30 days after surgery and fracture healing time were calculated; the excellent and good rates of Constant-Murley shoulder score, Mayo elbow score, Gartland-Werley wrist score, Harris hip score, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score and the American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score at the last follow-up and the overall excellent and good rate of all joint function scores were measured. The short form health survey (SF-36) scores were collected preoperatively and at 6 months postoperatively, including 8 aspects such as physical functioning, physical role, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, emotional role, and mental health. The incidence of postoperative complications was recorded.Results:All the patients were followed up for 6-18 months [(10.2±4.2)months]. The mortality rate during the acute phase (within 30 days after surgery) was 2.37% with 12 deaths due to hemorrhagic shock, 10 due to traumatic brain injury, 6 due to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), and 2 due to pulmonary infection. The average fracture healing time averaged 3.8-18 months [(11.5±4.2)months], with 89.49% of the patients having bone union within 12 months after surgery, 8.93% having bone union within 18 months after surgery, and 1.58% undergoing reoperation. For the patients with internal fixation failure and nonunion, the average healing time was extended to (10.2±2.2)months and (13.7±3.3)months respectively. At the last follow-up, the excellent and good rates of Constant-Murley shoulder score, Mayo elbow score, Gartland-Werley wrist score, Harris hip score, HSS knee score, and AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score were 83.93%, 90.24%, 94.12%, 85.57%, 88.46%, and 92.31% respectively, with an overall excellent and good rate of 89.11%. At 6 months after surgery, the SF-36 scores of all the patients in the eight dimensions,including the physical functioning, physical role, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, emotional role, and mental health were (74.4±8.6)points, (44.7±14.4)points, (77.4±10.9)points, (68.4±18.2)points, (72.5±16.0)points, (76.8±8.7)points, (49.9±17.6)points, and (72.8±17.9)points, significantly improved compared with those before operation [(63.4±12.7)points, (30.9±17.4)points, (56.4±18.0)points, (55.4±24.7)points, (53.5±21.0)points, (55.8±24.3)points, (36.9±24.0)points, (58.8±21.6)points] ( P<0.01). Complications of different degrees occurred in 214 patients (16.89%), including lung infections in 118 patients (9.31%), lower extremity deep vein thrombosis in 50(3.95%), pressure injuries in 26(2.05%), internal fixation failure in 12(0.95%), and nonunion in 8(0.63%). Conclusions:The trinity strategy provides whole-process management, personalized treatment, and overall rehabilitation for multiple orthopedic trauma. It can decrease mortality, shorten fracture healing time, improve joint function and quality of life, and reduce the incidence of complications.
8.Expert consensus on the construction, evaluation and application of bone organoids (version 2024)
Jian WANG ; Long BAI ; Xiao CHEN ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Guohui LIU ; Zhongmin SHI ; Kaili LIN ; Chuanglong HE ; Jing WANG ; Zhen GENG ; Weiyang SHI ; Wencai ZHANG ; Fengjin ZHOU ; Qiang YANG ; Lili YANG ; Zhiwei WANG ; Haodong LIN ; Yunfei ZHANG ; Fuxin WEI ; Wei CHEN ; Wenguo CUI ; Fei LUO ; Jun FEI ; Hui XIE ; Jian LUO ; Chengtie WU ; Xuanyong LIU ; Yufeng ZHENG ; Changsheng LIU ; Jiacan SU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(11):974-986
Bone organoids can simulate the complex structure and function of the bone tissues, which makes them a frontier technology in organoid researches. Bone organoids show a tremendous potential of applications in bone disease modeling, bone injury repair, and medicine screening. Although advancements have been made so far in constructing bone organoids with functional structures like mineralization, bone marrow, trabecular bone, callus, woven bone, etc, the researches in this field are confronted with numerous challenges such as lack of standardized construction strategies and unified evaluation criteria, which limits their further promotion and application. To standardize researches in bone organoids, the Orthopedic Expert Committee of Geriatric Branch of Chinese Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, the Youth Osteoporosis Group of Orthopedic Branch of Chinese Medical Association, the Osteoporosis Group of Orthopedic Surgeon Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, and the Osteoporosis Committee of Shanghai Association of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine organized related experts to formulate Expert consensus on the construction, evaluation, and application of bone organoids ( version 2024) based on an evidence-based approach. A total of 17 recommendations were put forth, aiming to standardize researches and clinical applications of bone organoids and enhance their value in scientific research and clinical practice.
9.Effects of long non-coding RNA C10orf25 targeting miRNA-671-5p on the proliferation and invasion of prostate cancer cells
Yunfei ZHAO ; Xiaoying WANG ; Fang XIE ; Geng HUANG ; Hong WANG ; Jia LIU
Cancer Research and Clinic 2024;36(7):509-514
Objective:To explore the effect of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) C10orf25 on the proliferation and invasion ability of prostate cancer cells and the possible role of miRNA-671-5p (miR-671-5p).Methods:Data from the Gene expression omnibus (GEO) database (data updated in January 2023) were used to analyze the differences in the expression levels of C10orf25 in 137 cases of prostate cancer tissues and paracancerous tissues. Prostate cancer C4-2B, DU-145, 22Rv1, PC-3, LNCaP cell lines and immortalized prostate epithelial RWPE-1 cell lines were selected, and then real-time quantitative fluorescence polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the relative expression levels of C10orf25 in cell lines. The 22Rv1 cells with the lowest relative expression level of C10orf25 were selected and divided into the control group (transfected with negative plasmid) and the C10orf25 group (transfected with C10orf25 plasmid); the CCK-8 method was used to detect the proliferation activity of 22Rv1 cells in both groups at day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (expressed as absorbance value); the Transwell method was used to detect the invasion ability of 22Rv1 cells. Linc2GO software was used to predict miR-671-5p with binding sites for C10orf25. Dual luciferase reporter gene assay was used to verify the targeting relationship between C10orf25 and miR-671-5p. qRT-PCR was used to detect the relative expression levels of C10orf25 and miR-671-5p. Western blot was used to detect the expression of proteins related to the NF-κB signaling pathway of 22Rv1 cells in the both groups.Results:In the GEO database, the relative expression level of C10orf25 in prostate cancer tissues was lower than that in paracancerous tissues ( P < 0.01). The relative expression levels of C10orf25 in immortalized prostate epithelial cell line RWPE-1 and prostate cancer cell lines C4-2B, DU-145, 22Rv1, PC-3, and LNCaP were 1.00±0.05, 0.63±0.04, 0.42±0.03, 0.18±0.04, 0.81±0.02, 0.50±0.07, and the difference was statistically significant ( F = 43.29, P < 0.05). The proliferation ability of 22Rv1 cells in C10orf25 group was lower than that in the control group from the second day, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). The number of invasive cells in the control group and C10orf25 group were (97±11) and (36±9), respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 4.15, P < 0.01). Linc2GO software prediction results showed that C10orf25 had a binding site for miR-671-5p. The dual luciferase reporter gene assay showed that the relative luciferase activity of miR-671-5p and C10orf25 wild plasmid co-transfecting 22Rv1 cells was lower than that of miR-NC and C10orf25 wild plasmid co-transfecting 22Rv1 cells, and the difference was statistically significant ( P < 0.01); when miR-671-5p or miR-NC was co-transfected with C10orf25 mutant plasmid, the difference in the luciferase activity of 22Rv1 cells was not statistically significant ( P > 0.05). The relative expression levels of miR-671-5p in 22Rv1 cells were 7.33±0.99 and 0.98±0.16, respectively in the control group and C10orf25 group, and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 6.32, P < 0.01). The results of Western blot showed that the expression levels of NF-κB signaling pathway protein p50, matrix metalloproteinase 9, c-myc, and vascular endothelial growth factor protein in 22Rv1 cells in C10orf25 group were lower than those in the control group. Conclusions:The overexpression of C10orf25 may inhibit the proliferation and invasion of prostate cancer cells through the miR-671-5p-NF-κB axis.
10.miRNA-6516-5p regulates the proliferation and migration of renal cancer cells by targeting ODC1
Geng HUANG ; Dingwen GUI ; Zuwei XU ; Jinlun FU ; Shuai LUO ; Yunfei ZHAO ; Jinghua WAN
International Journal of Surgery 2022;49(3):194-198,C3
Objective:To explore the expression of microRNA (miRNA)-6516-5p in renal cancer cell lines and the molecular mechanisms regulating the proliferation and migration of renal cancer cells.Methods:quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the expression of miR-6516-5p in renal cancer cell lines and normal proximal renal tubular epithelial cell lines. The liposome method was used to transiently transfect miR-6516-5p mimic and nonsense sequence (NC) into renal cancer cells with the lowest expression of miR-6516-5p, namely miR-6516-5p group and NC group. qRT-PCR was used to detect the expression of miR-6516-5p in transfected cells. CCK-8 and Transwell migration experiment were used to detect the proliferation and migration of transfected cells. Bioinformatics software and dual luciferase gene report experiment were used to predict and verify the regulation of miR-6516-5p on target gene, respectively. qRT-PCR and Western blotting were used to detect the expression of target gene in transfected cells. Measurement data were expressed as mean±standard deviation ( ± s), t-test was used for comparison between two groups, and one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison between multiple groups. Results:The expression of miR-6516-5p in renal cancer cell lines was significantly lower than that of normal proximal tubular epithelial cells ( P<0.01), and the expression of miR-6516-5p in 786-O cells was the lowest ( F=27.69, P<0.01). The expression of miR-6516-5p in 786-O cells in NC group and miR-6516-5p group was 1.01±0.08 and 9.91±1.16, respectively. Compared with the NC group, the expression of miR-6516-5p in 786-O cells in the miR-6516-5p group was significantly increased ( t=7.63, P<0.01). Up-regulation of miR-6516-5p can significantly inhibit the proliferation of 786-O cells ( P<0.05). The migration numbers of NC group and miR-6516-5p group were 85.65±8.77 and 28.05±6.20, respectively. Overexpression of miR-6516-5p could inhibit the migration of 786-O cells ( t=5.36, P< 0.01). The target gene of miR-6516-5p may be ornithine decarboxylase 1 ( ODC1), miR-6516-5p can significantly inhibit the luciferase activity of wild-type ODC1-3′UTR ( t=9.83, P<0.01). Up-regulation of miR-6516-5p can reduce the expression of ODC1 mRNA and protein in 786-O cells ( P<0.01). Conclusion:The expression of miR-6516-5p is reduced in renal cancer cell lines, miR-6516-5p inhibits the proliferation and migration of renal cancer 786-O cells by targeting ODC1, miR-6516-5p may become a potential molecular target of renal cancer.

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