1.Research progress on the health communication capacity of clinicians
Dingbin CAI ; Luis Manuel Dias MARTINS ; Zefeng LU ; Sanhao HUANG ; Shuangmiao WANG ; Qini HUANG ; Zhaoji LONG ; Xinxin CHEN ; Siyang YE ; Dong WANG
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(2):216-221
Health communication aims to improve public health attitudes and behaviors by propagating health information. It plays an important role in promoting public health literacy and "Healthy China Initiative". The basic theories of health communication include "7 W" and Theory of Planned Behavior. Clinicians with profound medical expertise and a wealth of clinical practice play key roles in the communication, and they hold an unparalleled advantage in health communication by delivering authoritative and trustworthy information to the public. The capacity of health communication among clinicians in the nation is determined by various factors including professional characteristics, policy support, dissemination platforms and pathways, time and effort. Meanwhile, some problems in the research on the health communication capacity of clinicians remain, such as lack of well-established motivation systems, limited dissemination pathways, and imperfect evaluation frameworks. In some regions of China, health communication performance has been considered as part of the professional title evaluation for clinical physicians. Medical institutions and universities have also initiated relevant training and practice programs. It is crucial to improve evaluation frameworks, strengthen training pathways and effectiveness assessment, promote interdisciplinary integration, and enhance the role of clinicians in health communication in the future.
2.Chaihu and Longgu Mulitang Regulates ERK/CREB Signaling Pathway to Ameliorate Hippocampal Nerve Injury in Mouse Model of Depression
Shiyu JI ; Li WANG ; Zhuo ZHANG ; Yingzhe GAO ; Zefeng ZHANG ; Siyu CHEN ; Guangjing XIE ; Ping WANG ; Panpan HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(22):1-9
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Chaihu and Longgu Mulitang (CLMT) on hippocampal neural damage in the mouse model of depression via the extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase (ERK)/cAMP-response element-binding protein (CREB) signaling pathway. MethodsSeventy-eight male C57BL/6 mice were randomly allocated into normal control, model, low/medium/high-dose (2.89, 5.78, and 11.56 g·kg-1, respectively) CLMT, and paroxetine (10 mg·kg-1) groups. A depression model was established by chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) combined with social isolation. Behavioral tests were carried out to evaluate depressive-like behaviors. Hematoxylin-eosin staining and Nissl staining were performed to assess hippocampal morphology and neuronal damage. Immunofluorescence was employed to detect glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 (Iba1). Real-time PCR was employed to measure the mRNA levels of ERK and CREB. Western blot was employed to determine the expression of ERK/CREB pathway proteins and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the hippocampal tissue. Molecular Operating Environment (MOE) software was used for molecular docking to evaluate the interactions between CLMT components and target proteins. ResultsCompared with the normal control group, the model group showed decreased sucrose preference (P0.01), increased tail-suspension immobility time (P0.01), decreased activity in the central region of the open field test (P0.01), and decreased activity in the middle and open-arm region of the elevated plus maze test (P0.01). The hippocampal area in the model group showed wrinkled cells and a reduction in the number of cells, neurons with reduced sizes and Nissl bodies, enhanced fluorescence intensity of GFAP and Iba1 (P0.01), and down-regulated expression of phosphorylated (p)-ERK, p-CREB, and BDNF (P0.05, P0.01) and mRNA levels of ERK and CREB (P0.01). Compared with the model group, the CLMT group showed increased body weight (P0.05, P0.01), restored cell morphology, with only a small number of ruptured cells, normal neuronal structure and morphology with obvious nuclei and abundant Nissl bodies, weakened fluorescence intensity of GFAP and Iba1 (P0.05, P0.01), up-regulated mRNA levels of ERK and CREB (P0.05, P0.01) and protein levels of phosphorylated (p)-ERK, p-CREB, and BDNF in the hippocampal tissue (P0.05, P0.01). The results of molecular docking indicated that nine active ingredients in CLMT had good binding affinity with ERK and CREB. ConclusionCLMT may ameliorate the hippocampal nerve injury in the mouse model of depression by regulating the ERK/CREB pathway.
3.Correlation Between RC/HDL-C Ratio and Ct-Derived Fractional Flow Reserve in Coronary Heart Disease Patients with Critical Lesions
Zhen WU ; Xing SHUI ; Zhen WU ; Zefeng CHEN ; Lin CHEN
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(3):446-456
[Objective]To investigate the effect of remnant cholesterol(RC)/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)ratio on coronary computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve(FFRct)in coronary heart disease(CHD)patients with critical lesions.[Methods]A retrospective study was done on patients who were admitted to our de-partment and underwent coronary computed tomography angiography(CCTA)from January 1,2022 to December 31,2022.All the 304 culprit vessels from the 219 patients with moderate coronary artery stenosis(50%~70%)were divided in-to FFRct ischemia group(FFRct≤0.8,N=108)and FFRct non-ischemia group(FFRct>0.8,N=111).Multivariate logis-tic regression analysis was used to explore the influencing factors of FFRct≤0.8 in CHD patients with critical lesions.Re-ceiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn to evaluate the predictive value of RC/HDL-C for FFRct≤0.8.Pear-son correlation analysis was used to assess whether there was a correlation between RC/HDL-C and FFRct.[Results]There were significantly more diabetic patients in FFRct ischemia group(P<0.001).RC/HDL-C ratio,levels of RC,non-HDL-C,APOB,HbA1c and FPG in FFRct ischemic group were significantly increased(P<0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed that the RC/HDL-C ratio,levels of RC,Non-HDL-C,TC,TG,LDL-C,HDL-C,LP(a),HbA1c,and FPG were all significantly negatively correlated with FFRct values(P<0.05).Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that diabetes mellitus,RC/HDL-C ratio,levels of RC,non-HDL-C,TG,LP(a),HbA1c and FPG were significantly correlated with FFRct≤0.8(P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that RC/HDL-C ratio was a predictor of FFRct≤0.80(OR=4.682,95%CI 1.197~18.316,P<0.05).[Conclusions]RC/HDL-C ratio is independently correlated with FFRct≤0.8 in CHD patients with moderate stenosis and it is a potential indicator for evaluating coronary functional ischemia.
4.Construction of human TCRP1 gene knockout chronic myeloid leukemia K562 cell line using CRISPR/Cas9 technology and its biological function detection
Xiaorong LIU ; Yan CHEN ; Zefeng XIN ; Huifeng ZHONG ; Siyu CAI ; Yunsheng CHEN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2023;25(8):1187-1193
Objective:To select human chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) cell line K562 as the experimental object, and use lentivirus mediated CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology to construct a stable CML cell line K562/TCRP1-KO that knocks out the tongue cancer resistance related protein 1 (TCRP1) gene; and through functional tests such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, and drug sensitivity, compare the phenotypic differences between K562/TCRP1-KO and control cells (K562/cas9-CTL), and preliminarily explore the possible mechanism of TCRP1 gene involvement in the pathogenesis of CML.Methods:The small guide RNA (sgRNA) targeting TCRP1 was designed at a specific location. After annealing, the oligonucleotide fragments were recombined with the linearized Cas9 expression vector, and the lentivirus packaging system was transfected into 293T cells. The purified virus was collected and infected with K562 cells. Positive polyclons were screened for puromycin pressure, and monoclonal K562/TCRP1-KO was further screened by limited dilution method. Stable cell lines were successfully knocked out by sanger sequencing and Western blot detection; Simultaneously, K562 cells transfected with lentiCRISPR vector were constructed as control cell lines (K562/cas9-CTL); Using cell counting method, cell counting kit 8 (CCK8) method, imatinib (IM) gradient dilution method, and flow cytometry cell proliferation, drug sensitivity, and apoptosis analysis were performed on K562/TCRP1-KO and K562/cas9-CTL, respectively.Results:The sgRNA-Cas9 recombinant plasmid vector for TCRP1 knockout was successfully constructed, and after transfection into 293T cells, TCRP1 knockout monoclonal cell lines were successfully screened using limited dilution method. Compared with K562/cas9-CTL cells, the proliferation ability of K562/TCRP1-KO cells was significantly reduced, IM drug sensitivity was significantly enhanced, and the process of cell apoptosis was significantly accelerated (all P<0.05). Conclusions:A CML cell line with TCRP1 knockout was successfully constructed using CRISPR/Cas9. TCRP1 may act as a cancer related gene to affect the proliferation, IM resistance, and apoptosis process of CML cells.
5.Antibacterial copper sulfide/graphene oxide nanosheets composite film promotes angiogenic and osteogenic differentiation in vitro
Zhibin FENG ; Wanshun WANG ; Lingling CHEN ; Zefeng LIN ; Hu CHEN ; Peirong LIAN ; Tao ZHANG ; Hong XIA
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2023;25(2):161-170
Objective:To investigate whether the antibacterial copper sulfide (CuS)/graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets composite film can promote angiogenesis and osteogenesis in vitro. Methods:GO and CuS/GO nanosheets were synthesized and mixed into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) hydrogel films. The study was conducted in 4 groups: PVA/CMC/GO, PVA/CMC/CuS/GO, PVA/CMC (only PVA/CMC-based film) and blank control (no material). The PVA/CMC, PVA/CMC/GO and PVA/CMC/CuS/GO films were characterized by electron scanning microscopy and energy dispersive spectrometer. The biocompatibility of different films (PVA/CMC/CuS/GO films with concentrations of CuS/GO nanotablets of 0, 50, 100, 200, 400, and 800 μ g/mL) was evaluated by CCK-8, live/dead cell staining, and hemolysis test. The angiogenesis was evaluated by cell migration and tube forming test in vitro. Alkaline phosphatase and alizarin red staining were used to evaluate osteogenesis in vitro, and the expression of osteogenic genes was measured by immunofluorescence staining and RT-qPCR. In addition, the bacterial plate counting method and bacteriostatic circle method were used to evaluate the antibacterial activity of films. Results:In the PVA/CMC/GO and PVA/CMC/CuS/GO groups, the surface of the PVA/CMC-based film was smooth and flat whereas the nanosheets composite films were irregularly flaky and convex. The biosafety experiments showed that the PVA/CMC-based film composited with GO or CuS/GO nanosheets at the concentration of 100 μg/mL had good biocompatibility. The results of angiogenesis in vitro showed that the migration ratio of HUVEC cells in the PVA/CMC/CuS/GO group was significantly better than those in the PVA/CMC/GO, PVA/CMC and control groups ( P<0.001). In the experiment of tube forming area and length, the PVA/CMC/CuS/GO group was significantly better than the PVA/CMC/GO, PVA/CMC and control groups ( P<0.001). The osteogenic differentiation in vitro displayed that the alkaline phosphatase and alizarin red staining of MC3T3-E1 cells in the PVA/CMC/CuS/GO group were significantly better than those in the PVA/CMC/GO, PVA/CMC and control groups ( P<0.001). In addition, the fluorescence intensity of immunofluorescence staining in alkaline phosphatase and type Ⅰcollagen on MC3T3-E1 cells, and the mRNA expression levels of osteogenic related genes including alkaline phosphatase, bone morphogenetic protein 2, osteocalcin and osteopontin in the PVA/CMC/CuS/GO group were significantly higher than those in the PVA/CMC/GO, PVA/CMC and control groups ( P<0.001). The antibacterial assay showed that the PVA/CMC/CuS/GO group had a significantly greater antibacterial activity and a significantly larger inhibition zone against Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria than the PVA/CMC/GO, PVA/CMC and control groups ( P< 0.001). Conclusions:PVA/CMC films composited with GO or CuS/GO nanosheets demonstrate ideal biocompatibility and antibacterial properties which promote angiogenesis and osteogenic differentiation in vitro. In particular, antibacterial PVA/CMC/CuS/GO composite films with the coupling function of angiogenesis and osteogenesis are expected to provide a new strategy for infectious bone defects.
6.Sternal bone marrow cell morphology evaluation utility for diagnostic categorization in patients with acquired hypocellular bone marrow failure syndromes
Jia CHEN ; Tiejun QIN ; Shiqiang QU ; Lijuan PAN ; Peihong ZHANG ; Bing LI ; Zhijian XIAO ; Zefeng XU
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2022;43(11):928-933
Objective:Diagnostic value assessment of sternal bone marrow cell morphology in patients with acquired hypocellular bone marrow failure syndromes (BMFS) characterized by normal cytogenetics.Methods:A total of 194 eligible patients with an acquired hypocellular BMFS pre-sternum diagnosis in Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College from June 2014 to January 2019 were reviewed. Sternal bone marrow evaluation was performed, and a post-sternum diagnosis was made. Clinical characteristics and overall survival (OS) were then compared among patients with different post-sternum diagnosis. Binary logistic regression was used to develop a predictive scoring system.Results:In 152 patients with pre-sternum AA diagnosis, 29 patients with a pre-sternum idiopathic cytopenia of undetermined significance (ICUS) diagnosis, and 13 patients with a pre-sternum clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance (CCUS) diagnosis, sternal bone marrow evaluation resulted in a change of diagnosis to hypocellular myelodysplastic syndrome (hypo-MDS) in 42.8% (65/152) , 24.1% (7/29) , and 30.8% (4/13) , respectively. Patients with a post-sternum hypo-MDS diagnosis showed a significant difference in OS compared with patients with a post-sternum AA diagnosis ( P=0.005) . Patients with ICUS/CCUS showed no difference in OS compared with AA and hypo-MDS ( P=0.095 and P=0.480, respectively) . A 4-item predictive scoring system to identify hypocellular BMFS patients that need sternal bone marrow evaluation was developed, including age > 60 years old ( OR=6.647, 95% CI 1.954-22.611, P=0.002, 2 points) , neutrophil alkaline phosphatase score ≤ 160 ( OR=2.654, 95% CI 1.214-5.804, P=0.014, 1 point) , abnormal erythroid markers evaluated by flow cytometry on iliac bone marrow ( OR=6.200, 95% CI 1.165-32.988, P=0.032, 2 points) , and DAT (DNMT3A, ASXL1, TET2) genes mutation ( OR=4.809, 95% CI 1.587-14.572, P=0.005, 1 point) . The Akaike information criterin (AIC) was 186.1. Conclusion:Patients with a pre-sternum acquired hypocellular BMFS diagnosis characterized by normal cytogenetics may not reach accurate diagnostic categorization without sternal bone marrow cell morphology evaluation, which could be considered a diagnostic tool for this patient population. A predictive scoring system was developed, and when the total score is ≥ 2 points, sternal bone marrow evaluation should be performed for accurate diagnostic categorization that is critical to optimal patient care.
7.Effects of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine nursing based on emotional nursing on infertile patients with obese polycystic ovary syndrome
Xiaoli CHEN ; Qianqian QIN ; Xiaoyun LI ; Zefeng WEI ; Xuenan WANG ; Lin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2022;28(10):1346-1350
Objective:To explore the effects of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine nursing based on emotional nursing on infertile patients with obese polycystic ovary syndrome (ob-PCOS) .Methods:Totally 80 infertile patients with ob-PCOS admitted at the Department of Reproductive Medicine of Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University were selected by convenient sampling and divided into a control group and an intervention group according to the random number table, with 40 patients in each group. Patients in the control group received routine nursing, while patients in the intervention group underwent integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine nursing based on emotional nursing. Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) were used to compare the negative emotion between the two groups, and the Generic Quality of Life Inventory-74 (GQOL-74) was utilized to compare the body weight, waist-to-hip ratio, and body fat percentage of the two groups of patients.Results:After the intervention, the SAS and SDS scores of the two groups were lower than those before the intervention ( P<0.05) , and the intervention group was lower than the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . The scores of each dimension of GQOL-74 in the two groups were higher than those before the intervention ( P<0.05) , and the scores in the intervention group were higher than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . The body weight, waist-to-hip ratio, and body fat percentage of the intervention group were lower than those before the intervention ( P<0.05) , and were lower than those of the control group, with statistically significant difference ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine nursing based on emotional nursing can amiloride the negative emotion of infertile patients with ob-PCOS and improve their body weight, waist-to-hip ratio, body fat percentage, and quality of life.
8.Association between pulse pressure and new-onset diabetes in overweight and obese people
Wei FANG ; Weijiang LI ; Zefeng CAI ; Mengyi ZHENG ; Xu HAN ; Guanzhi CHEN ; Weiqiang WU ; Zhichao CHEN ; Shouling WU ; Youren CHEN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2021;37(8):702-708
Objective:To investigate the association between pulse pressure(PP) and new-onset diabetes in overweight and obese people.Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted in overweight or obese participants selected from Kailuan Study who underwent 2006-2007 annual checkup and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. PP was calculated by blood pressure and participants were divided into 4 groups according to PP quartile. The cumulative incidence of new-onset diabetes of different PP groups was calculated by Kaplan- Meier method and compare by Log- Rank test. The multivariate Cox proportional hazards model was used to analyze the association between different PP groups and new-onset diabetes. Results:During an average follow-up of 8.45 years, 8 922 diabetes was identified. The cumulative incidence rate of the Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 groups were 22.12%, 24.48%, 27.97%, and 33.44% respectively, which were statistically different( χ2=368.16, P<0.01). Cox proportional hazards regression analysis showed that after adjusting for multiple confounding factors, compared with Q1 group, the hazard ratio for diabetes in Q2, Q3, and Q4 groups were 1.07(1.00-1.14), 1.13(1.05-1.21), and 1.17(1.09-1.27) respectively. And the HR of diabetes event in pulse pressure(per 1 SD increase) was 1.04(1.02-1.07). Similar results were found in participants who were over-weight, obese, with normal blood pressure or hypertensive without drugs use. Conclusion:PP is positively correlated with the new-onset diabetes. High PP is one of the risk factors for developing diabetes in overweight and obese people.
9.Correlation between the ability of pull-up and the composition of upper limbs among male college students in Guangxi
Chinese Journal of School Health 2020;41(1):96-99
Objective:
To explore the correlation between pull-up ability and upper body composition of male college students in a college in Guangxi, and to provide scientific guidance for college students’ exercise.
Methods:
A total of 685 male college students were randomly selected from a college in Guangxi.Pull up tests were implemented according to the national physical health test standards. Measurements of muscle mass, fat mass, fat percentage, etc. of the upper limbs were conducted by using the Ogilvy Body Composition Meter (TANITA MC-180). Data entry and analysis were performed by using SPSS 23.0.
Results:
The pass rate of male college students in the region was 21.7%; There was a statistically significant difference in the fat mass and percentage of body fat between males with different pull-up ability (F=11.30,14.18,12.91,15.22,P<0.01).After controlling age, height, weight and BMI, partial correlation analysis showed that there was a negative correlation between the pull-up ability of male college students and the fat mass and limb fat rate of both upper limbs(r=-0.22, -0.33, -0.31, -0.38, P<0.01).
Conclusion
The ability of male students in Guangxi to pull up is needed to be improved. Pull-up exercises can reduce fat mass and fat percentage in the upper limbs and improve body composition.
10.Effect of Jiajian-Zhujing Decoction on the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in ARPE-19 cells after AKT transfection
Wenli CHU ; Zefeng KANG ; Shuiling CHEN ; Xuelian HAO ; Jian LIU ; Weiyi LI ; Fangfang TAO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2020;42(4):347-352
Objective:To study the mechanism of the effect of Jiajian-Zhujing Decoction on the expression of VEGF on ARPE-19 cells after AKT transfection. Methods:To prepare the serum and blank serum of Jiajian-Zhujing Decoction and divide ARPE-19 cells into the normal group, model group, blank serum group, medicated serum group, Conbercept group and combined group. Except normal group, this research established AKT transfected cell model. Then cultured the normal group and model group with conventional method, and the blank serum group was cultured with 10% blank serum, the medicated serum group was cultured with 10% medicated serum, the Conbercept group was cultured with 20 μg/ml Conbercept, the combined group was cultured with 10% medicated serum and 20 μg/m Conbercept. The proliferation of ARPE-19 cells in each group was detect by the CCK-8 method. The levels of AKT, mTOR and VEGF mRNA were detected by real-time quantitative PCR. Western blot was used to detect the expression of AKT, mTOR and VEGF. Results:After being cultured for 24, 48 and 72 hours, compared with the model group, the cell proliferation rate in blank serum group, medicated serum group, Conbercept group and combined group significantly decreased ( P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the expression of AKT mRNA (24 h: 3.10 ± 0.48, 1.97 ± 0.14, 1.26 ± 0.24 vs. 4.77 ± 0.68; 48 h: 3.52 ± 0.82, 2.62 ± 0.77, 1.10 ± 0.19 vs. 6.12 ± 1.21), mTOR mRNA (24 h: 3.02 ± 0.26, 2.45 ± 0.75, 1.13 ± 0.15 vs. 4.48 ± 0.80; 48 h: 1.29 ± 0.30, 1.30 ± 0.57, 0.65 ± 0.19 vs. 2.54 ± 0.62), VEGF mRNA (24 h: 3.33 ± 0.62, 2.18 ± 0.20, 1.55 ± 0.28 vs. 5.53 ± 1.02; 48 h: 2.35 ± 0.54, 1.23 ± 0.28, 0.93 ± 0.25 vs. 3.59 ± 0.40), AKT protion (24 h: 0.45 ± 0.09, 0.25 ± 0.05, 0.14 ± 0.04 vs. 0.62 ± 0.04; 48 h: 0.36 ± 0.06, 0.23 ± 0.04, 0.14 ± 0.03 vs. 0.54 ± 0.08), mTOR protion (24 h: 0.35 ± 0.05, 0.24 ± 0.02, 0.18 ± 0.02 vs. 0.52 ± 0.09; 48 h: 0.23 ± 0.04, 0.29 ± 0.04, 0.14 ± 0.03 vs. 0.40 ± 0.10), VEGF protion (24 h: 0.14 ± 0.03, 0.33 ± 0.04, 0.24 ± 0.03 vs. 0.54 ± 0.10; 48 h: 0.24 ± 0.03, 0.17 ± 0.02, 0.11 ± 0.02 vs. 0.42 ± 0.10) significantly decreased ( P<0.05), and the combined group was significantly lower than that of the Conbercept group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:AKT transfection can promote the proliferation of ARPE-19 cells, and Jiajian-Zhujing Decoction can significantly inhibit this proliferation. Jiajian-Zhujing Decoction may inhibit the activity of AKT/mTOR signaling pathway to reduce the expression of VEGF.


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