1.Association between mobile phone addiction and high myopia among college students
Jian YIN ; Zeshi LIU ; Yan LI ; Yangyang GONG ; Naichuan CHEN ; Yuqi ZHAO ; Jia SONG ; Yanping ZHANG
International Eye Science 2025;25(2):301-305
AIM:To analyze the association between mobile phone addiction and high myopia among college students.METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire survey in December 2022 on all students of a university in Shaanxi Province, and the questionnaire included socio-demographic characteristics, mobile phone addiction, high myopia, and lifestyle. Binary Logistic regression model was used to analyze the association between mobile phone addiction and high myopia among college students.RESULTS:A total of 19 952 college students were included. The prevalence of high myopia was 7.31%. The rate of mobile phone addiction was 25.68%, and the mobile phone addiction score was 37.59±13.38. The incidence of high myopia among college students with mobile phone addiction was higher than non-mobile phone addiction(P<0.001). After adjusting for socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyle, the risk of high myopia among college students with mobile phone addiction was 1.274 times(95%CI:1.131-1.434)higher than non-mobile phone addiction. For each point increase of total mobile phone addiction score, withdrawal symptoms score, salience score, social comfort score, and mood changes score, the risk of high myopia among college students increased by 0.9%(95%CI:1.005-1.013), 2.0%(95%CI:1.010-1.030), 2.6%(95%CI:1.010-1.043), 4.8%(95%CI:1.030-1.066), and 3.3%(95%CI:1.014-1.052), respectively.CONCLUSION:Mobile phone addiction is significantly associated with the increased risk of high myopia among college students, and early intervention of mobile phone use may reduce the risk of high myopia among college students.
2.Investigation on past human parvovirus B19 infection among blood donors in Xi 'an, China
Boya ZHAO ; Xiaoyue CHU ; Yuqi JIN ; Chaofeng MA
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(5):711-716
Objective: To investigate the distribution characteristics of previous infection of human parvovirus B19(HPV B19) among blood donors in Xi 'an, and to provide data support and theoretical basis for formulating individualized and precise blood screening strategies. Methods: A total of 970 qualified blood samples tested at Shaanxi Blood Center from August to September 2024 were randomly selected. The levels of HPV B19 IgG antibodies in the serum were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The distribution characteristics of the samples were analyzed from the perspectives of age, gender, education level, occupation, blood type and region. Results: The positive rate of HPV B19 IgG antibodies among blood donors in Xi 'an was 25.26%(245/970), which increased gradually with age (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the positive rate of HPV B19 IgG antibodies among blood donors of different genders, education levels, occupations, or blood types (P>0.05). Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that past HPV B19 infection was only related to age (P<0.05). The distribution of positive blood samples in 13 districts and counties of Xi 'an was counted based on the blood collection sites. The results showed that there was no significant global spatial autocorrelation in the distribution of positive samples. Among them, the Weiyang District and Beilin District exhibited a "high-high" cluster (P<0.05), while Chang'an District exhibited a "low-high" cluster (P<0.01). Conclusion: A certain proportion of blood donors in Xi'an showed past infection with HPV B19, which was only correlated with age and demonstrated an upward trend. It is recommended to continue expanding the screening scope and incorporate screening for this virus in blood transfusion processes involving susceptible populations.
3.Effect of cumulative family risk on non-suicidal self-injury behaviors in college students: a moderated chain mediation model
Yuqi WANG ; Xinghua LAI ; Xiaoyuan AN ; Yao WANG ; Huitong ZHAO ; Zengyan YU
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(5):434-441
BackgroundNon-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviors have become a serious global public health issue.The detection rate of NSSI behaviors among college students in China ranges from 9.8% to 13.53%. Integrated theoretical models suggest that distal family risk factors influence NSSI behaviors through emotional regulation mechanisms. However, existing researches have predominantly focused on single family risks, leaving the relationship between cumulative family risks and NSSI behaviors, as well as the underlying pathways, remain unclear. ObjectiveTo explore the effects of cumulative family risk on NSSI behaviors among college students, analyze the chain mediating roles of emotional regulation difficulties and depression, and examine the moderating effect of gender, so as to provide references for targeted interventions for NSSI behaviors in college students. MethodsOn March 1, 2024, a cluster sampling method was employed to select 518 college students from two universities in Heilongjiang Province. Assessments were conducted using Chinese version of the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), the Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Scale-9 item (PHQ-9) and the Adolescent Self-Injury Questionnaire. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the impact of cumulative family risk factors on NSSI behaviors among college students. Model 6 in Process 4.1 was applied to test the chain mediating roles of emotional regulation difficulties and depression in the relationship between cumulative family risk and NSSI behaviors, while model 83 was utilized to analyze the moderating effects of gender on the path "cumulative family risk → emotion regulation difficulties". ResultsA total of 475 (91.70%) college students completed valid questionnaires. Logistic regression analysis revealed that childhood abuse (OR=2.561, 95% CI: 1.566-2.561), non-parental family structure (OR=2.108, 95% CI:1.102-4.029) and left-behind experience (OR=2.356, 95% CI: 1.021-5.439) were risk factors for NSSI behaviors among college students. Cumulative family risk positively predicted NSSI behaviors (β=0.345,95% CI:1.059-4.286, P<0.01), and this relationship was mediated by a chain pathway involving emotional regulation difficulties (β=0.136,95% CI: 0.882-4.681, P<0.05) and depression (β=0.160, 95% CI: 0.316-1.073, P<0.01). Gender moderated the relationship between cumulative family risk and emotional regulation difficulties (β=0.103, 95% CI: 1.567-8.316, P<0.01), with cumulative family risk significantly predicting emotional regulation difficulties in female students (β=0.374, 95% CI: 0.099-0.084, P<0.01). ConclusionCumulative family risk can directly influence college students' NSSI behaviors, and may also indirectly affect NSSI behaviors through the mediating roles of emotional regulation difficulties and depression. The path "cumulative family risk → emotional regulation difficulties" in this mediating model is moderated by gender.[Funded by Heilongjiang Philosophy and Social Sciences Research Planning Project (number, 24SHB007)]
4.Calcitriol reverses sepsis-induced immunosuppression via VDR/Ca2+/pyroptosis signaling pathway
Shenglan SHANG ; Shuo ZOU ; Yuqi WEI ; Mengchen YU ; Fan ZHOU ; Yan ZHAO ; Airong YU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(18):2232-2237
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of calcitriol on sepsis-induced immunosuppression and its potential mechanism. METHODS A sepsis-induced immunosuppression mice model was established using cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). The 7-day survival rate, serum levels of tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF- α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and IL-1β were determined in sham operation group, CLP group and calcitriol group (1 μg/kg); the morphological changes of lung tissue in mice were observed. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) tolerance macrophage models (representing sepsis-induced immunosuppression) were established using mice macrophage cell line RAW264.7 cells. The levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in cell supernatants as well as mRNA expressions of IL-1β, nucleotide-binding domain leucine-rich repeat and pyrin domain-containing receptor 3 (NLRP3), IL-18 and caspase-1 were assessed in culture medium group, LPS group, LPS tolerance group, and calcitriol (5 μmol/L) group. The following parameters were measured: propidium iodide (PI)-positive cell ratio, caspase-1 activity, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, and Ca2+ levels. RESULTS Compared with CLP group, 7-day survival rate and serum levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β were increased significantly in calcitriol group (P<0.05). Additionally, pulmonary tissue damage was markedly attenuated in calcitriol group. Compared with LPS tolerance group, the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in cell supernatants, mRNA expressions of IL- 1β, NLRP3, IL-18 and caspase-1, PI-positive cell ratio, caspase-1 activity, LDH release, and Ca2+ levels were all increased significantly in calcitriol group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Calcitriol can reverse sepsis-induced immunosuppression, and the mechanism of action may be E-mail:yarfwy@163.com achieved by the binding of calcitriol to vitamin D receptor,which promotes the release of Ca2+ from the endoplasmic reticulum, thereby driving the NLRP3/caspase-1-mediated pyroptosis pathway.
5.Application Value of an AI-based Imaging Feature Parameter Model for Predicting the Malignancy of Part-solid Pulmonary Nodule.
Mingzhi LIN ; Yiming HUI ; Bin LI ; Peilin ZHAO ; Zhizhong ZHENG ; Zhuowen YANG ; Zhipeng SU ; Yuqi MENG ; Tieniu SONG
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer 2025;28(4):281-290
BACKGROUND:
Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide and a major cause of cancer-related deaths. Early-stage lung cancer is often manifested as pulmonary nodules, and accurate assessment of the malignancy risk is crucial for prolonging survival and avoiding overtreatment. This study aims to construct a model based on image feature parameters automatically extracted by artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate its effectiveness in predicting the malignancy of part-solid nodule (PSN).
METHODS:
This retrospective study analyzed 229 PSN from 222 patients who underwent pulmonary nodule resection at Lanzhou University Second Hospital between October 2020 and February 2025. According to pathological results, 45 cases of benign lesions and precursor glandular lesion were categorized into the non-malignant group, and 184 cases of pulmonary malignancies were categorized into the malignant group. All patients underwent preoperative chest computed tomography (CT), and AI software was used to extract imaging feature parameters. Univariate analysis was used to screen significant variables; variance inflation factor (VIF) was calculated to exclude highly collinear variables, and LASSO regression was further applied to identify key features. Multivariate Logistic regression was used to determine independent risk factors. Based on the selected variables, five models were constructed: Logistic regression, random forest, XGBoost, LightGBM, and support vector machine (SVM). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to assess the performance of the models.
RESULTS:
The independent risk factors for the malignancy of PSN include roughness (ngtdm), dependence variance (gldm), and short run low gray-level emphasis (glrlm). Logistic regression achieved area under the curves ( AUCs) of 0.86 and 0.89 in the training and testing sets, respectively, showing good performance. XGBoost had AUCs of 0.78 and 0.77, respectively, demonstrating relatively balanced performance, but with lower accuracy. SVM showed an AUC of 0.93 in the training set, which decreased to 0.80 in the testing set, indicating overfitting. LightGBM performed excellently in the training set with an AUC of 0.94, but its performance declined in the testing set, with an AUC of 0.88. In contrast, random forest demonstrated stable performance in both the training and testing sets, with AUCs of 0.89 and 0.91, respectively, exhibiting high stability and excellent generalizability.
CONCLUSIONS
The random forest model constructed based on independent risk factors demonstrated the best performance in predicting the malignancy of PSN and could provide effective auxiliary predictions for clinicians, supporting individualized treatment decisions.
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6.RXRα modulates hepatic stellate cell activation and liver fibrosis by targeting CaMKKβ-AMPKα axis.
Lijun CAI ; Meimei YIN ; Shuangzhou PENG ; Fen LIN ; Liangliang LAI ; Xindao ZHANG ; Lei XIE ; Chuanying WANG ; Huiying ZHOU ; Yunfeng ZHAN ; Gulimiran ALITONGBIEKE ; Baohuan LIAN ; Zhibin SU ; Tenghui LIU ; Yuqi ZHOU ; Zongxi LI ; Xiaohui CHEN ; Qi ZHAO ; Ting DENG ; Lulu CHEN ; Jingwei SU ; Luoyan SHENG ; Ying SU ; Ling-Juan ZHANG ; Fu-Quan JIANG ; Xiao-Kun ZHANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(7):3611-3631
Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) are the primary fibrogenic cells in the liver, and their activation plays a crucial role in the development and progression of hepatic fibrosis. Here, we report that retinoid X receptor-alpha (RXRα), a unique member of the nuclear receptor superfamily, is a key modulator of HSC activation and liver fibrosis. RXRα exerts its effects by modulating calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase β (CaMKKβ)-mediated activation of AMP-activated protein kinase-alpha (AMPKα). In addition, we demonstrate that K-80003, which binds RXRα by a unique mechanism, effectively suppresses HSC activation, proliferation, and migration, thereby inhibiting liver fibrosis in the CCl4 and amylin liver NASH (AMLN) diet animal models. The effect is mediated by AMPKα activation, promoting mitophagy in HSCs. Mechanistically, K-80003 activates AMPKα by inducing RXRα to form condensates with CaMKKβ and AMPKα via a two-phase process. The formation of RXRα condensates is driven by its N-terminal intrinsic disorder region and requires phosphorylation by CaMKKβ. Our results reveal a crucial role of RXRα in liver fibrosis regulation through modulating mitochondrial activities in HSCs. Furthermore, they suggest that K-80003 and related RXRα modulators hold promise as therapeutic agents for fibrosis-related diseases.
7.A thermo-sensitive hydrogel targeting macrophage reprogramming for sustained osteoarthritis pain relief.
Yue LIU ; Kai ZHOU ; Xinlong HE ; Kun SHI ; Danrong HU ; Chenli YANG ; Jinrong PENG ; Yuqi HE ; Guoyan ZHAO ; Yi KANG ; Yujun ZHANG ; Yue'e DAI ; Min ZENG ; Feier XIAN ; Wensheng ZHANG ; Zhiyong QIAN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(11):6034-6051
Osteoarthritis (OA) causes chronic pain that significantly impairs quality of life, with current treatments often proving insufficient and accompanied by adverse effects. Recent research has identified the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and its resident macrophages as crucial mediators of chronic OA pain through neuroinflammation driven by macrophage polarization. We present a novel injectable thermo-sensitive hydrogel system, KAF@PLEL, designed to deliver an anti-inflammatory peptide (KAF) specifically to the DRG. This biodegradable hydrogel enables sustained KAF release, promoting the reprogramming of DRG macrophages from pro-inflammatory to anti-inflammatory phenotypes. Through comprehensive in vitro and in vivo studies, we evaluated the hydrogel's biocompatibility, effects on macrophage polarization, and therapeutic efficacy in chronic OA pain management. The system demonstrated significant capabilities in preserving macrophage mitochondrial function, suppressing neuroinflammation, alleviating chronic OA pain, reducing cartilage degradation, and improving motor function in OA rat models. The sustained-release properties of KAF@PLEL enabled prolonged therapeutic effects while minimizing systemic exposure and side effects. These findings suggest that KAF@PLEL represents a promising therapeutic approach for improving outcomes in OA patients through targeted, sustained treatment.
8.Progress of ornithine aminotransferase studies
Wenjing WU ; Wenqi ZHAO ; Erlong ZHANG ; Jian CHEN ; Yuqi GAO ; Zhiqi GAO
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(5):1230-1234
Ornithine transcarbamylase(OTC)is a member of the transcarbamylase protein family,commonly found in the mitochondrial matrix of living organisms.It generally functions in a trimeric form and can catalyze the production of L-ornithine to L-citrulline.OTC is mainly expressed in the liver and intestines of mammals,playing an important role in the urea cycle and amino acid homeostasis.This article introduces the research progress of OTC genes,proteins,physiological functions,the impact of OTC deficiency on body health,and the diagnosis and treatment of OTC deficiency.
9.Construction of a diagnostic model for chronic mountain sickness among young male migrants to high-altitude areas
Quan ZHANG ; Jian CHEN ; Bao LIU ; Zhiqi GAO ; Wenqi ZHAO ; Erlong ZHANG ; Gang XU ; Dewei CHEN ; Yuqi GAO
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(1):10-19
Objective To analyze the risk factors for chronic mountain sickness(CMS)in young male migrants living in high-altitude areas and to construct a diagnostic model and evaluate its diagnostic efficacy.Methods From June 10 to December 29,2023,a cross-sectional study was conducted on young male migrants subjected with convenience sampling who had been living in high-altitude areas(4 500~5 000 m)for 6 months or longer.Their demographic data were collected and blood samples were collected for laboratory test.According to the Qinghai Score for Chronic Mountain Sickness,they were divided into CMS group and non-CMS group.Then the participants were randomly divided into a training set and a test set in a ratio of 8∶2.Independent risk factors for CMS occurrence were screened out,through random forest variable importance ranking,univariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis,and a diagnostic model was constructed based on these factors.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis,calibration curve analysis,clinical decision curve analysis,and influence curve analysis were used to comprehensively evaluate the diagnostic performance of the model.Results According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,308 out of 376 participants were finally subjected,and 17.53%of them were diagnosed with CMS.The major clinical symptoms of the CMS patients were dyspnea or palpitations(79.63%)and sleep disorders(85.19%).Further analysis revealed that creatine kinase-MB/creatine kinase(CK-MB/CK,OR=2.17,95%CI:1.43~3.28),high-altitude residence time(OR=2.44,95%CI:1.08~5.54),and body mass index(BMI,OR=1.62,95%CI:1.05~2.50)were 3 major independent risk factors for CMS.The area under the curve(AUC)value of the CMS diagnostic model in the training set and test set was 0.821(95%CI:0.756~0.886)and 0.821(95%CI:0.700~0.944),the specificity was 66.30%and 73.90%,the sensitivity was 89.50%and 81.20%,respectively,indicating good discrimination ability.Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test showed consistency between predicted results and actual observations(χ2=10.029,P=0.263;χ2=4.477,P=0.812).Clinical decision curve analysis demonstrated that within the threshold probability range from 0.1 to 0.7,the net benefit of the model exceeded both full intervention and no intervention strategies.The influence curve analysis showed high consistency between the model predictions and actual incidence when the threshold probability exceeded 0.4.These two analyses together confirmed the clinical application value of the model.Conclusion CK-MB/CK,high-altitude residence time and BMI are independent risk factors for CMS,and their diagnostic model helps identify potential individuals at risk for CMS.Early intervention can prevent the harm of CMS to the health of young men migrating to high-altitude areas.
10.Role of mitochondrial fusion in doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity
Yuqi WANG ; Xinyu WANG ; Haowen LUO ; Zhaoxin LU ; Yiwei ZHAO ; Pan CHANG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(1):126-129
Adriamycin is a widely used anti-tumor drug.Targeting mitochondrial fusion proteins/mitofusion 1/2(MFN1/2)and nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2(NRF2)can up-regulate the expression of mitochondrial fusion protein through PKCε/Stat3/MFN2,SIRT1/MFN2,AMPK/NRF2 and other signaling pathways,promote mitochondrial fusion,maintain kinetic balance and protect mitochondrial function,reduce myocardial cell apoptosis and reduce cardiac toxicity.Understanding the regulatory role and mechanism of mitochondrial fusion in doxorubicin-induced cardio toxicity will provide new strategies for the prevention and treatment of diseases.

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