1.Diagnostic Value of Coronary Slow Flow for Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Patients With Angina and Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries
Zhaoxue SHENG ; Yuhui HUANG ; Xingliang LI ; Jingyu WANG ; Qiang CHEN ; Wuqiang CHE ; Zhen ZHANG ; Xuecheng ZHAO ; Shuoyan AN ; Yanxiang GAO ; Jingang ZHENG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2025;40(9):885-891
Objectives:Coronary slow flow(CSF)has long been regarded as a marker of coronary microvascular dysfunction(CMD).This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic value of CSF for CMD in patients with angina and nonobstructive coronary arteries(ANOCA).Methods:The study data were derived from the ANOCA-CMD prospective cohort study.All enrolled patients underwent coronary angiography and concurrent coronary physiological assessments in the left anterior descending artery using pressure-wire and thermodilution techniques to obtain coronary flow reserve(CFR)and the index of microcirculatory resistance(IMR).Based on the results,CMD was classified into four subtypes:CMD with elevated IMR(IMR≥25),CMD with reduced CFR(CFR<2.5),CMD with either reduced CFR or elevated IMR(CFR<2.5 or IMR≥25),and CMD with both reduced CFR and elevated IMR(CFR<2.5 and IMR≥25).The corrected thrombolysis in myocardial infarction(TIMI)frame count(CTFC)in the left anterior descending artery was calculated from coronary angiography images,with CSF defined as CTFC>27.This study evaluated the correlation between CTFC,CFR,and IMR,and investigated the diagnostic value of CSF for CMD in ANOCA patients.Results:A total of 103 ANOCA patients were enrolled in this study,with a mean age of(64.2±10.6)years,and 53.4%were female.Among them,57 patients(55.3%)were diagnosed with coronary slow flow.Patients with slow flow had higher IMR(P<0.001)and CFR(P=0.041).Similarly,the proportion of CMD with elevated IMR was higher in the slow flow group(P<0.001),while the proportion of CMD with reduced CFR was lower(P=0.044).There was no significant difference between the groups in the proportions of CMD with either reduced CFR or elevated IMR or CMD with both reduced CFR and elevated IMR(all P>0.05).CTFC was positively correlated with hyperemic mean transit time(r=0.424,P<0.001),IMR(r=0.430,P<0.001),and CFR(r=0.211,P=0.032).The area under the curve(AUC)of CTFC for diagnosing CMD with elevated IMR was 0.721(95%CI:0.623-0.819)with an accuracy of 67%(57%,76%),for diagnosing CMD with reduced CFR was 0.610(95%CI:0.499-0.720)with an accuracy of 60%(50%,70%),for diagnosing CMD with either reduced CFR or elevated IMR was 0.549(95%CI:0.425-0.673)with an accuracy of 47%(37%,57%),and for diagnosing CMD with both reduced CFR and elevated IMR was 0.582(95%CI:0.471-0.693)with an accuracy of 47%(37%,57%).Thus,CSF demonstrated limited diagnostic values across all subtypes of CMD.Conclusions:In ANOCA patients,CSF cannot serve as an effective diagnostic marker for CMD.Therefore,in clinical practice,the slow flow phenomenon should not be directly equated with the presence of coronary microvascular dysfunction in ANOCA patients.
2.Advances in centrosome amplification and cancer development
Zhaoxue WANG ; Xin MENG ; Shiyun ZHANG ; Ke SHI ; Yucheng LU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2025;41(10):2038-2045
Centrosome amplification is a hallmark of malignant tumours and has been established as a critical carcinogenic factor driving the progression of various malignancies.This review systematically outlines the structural com-position and replication cycle of the centrosome,thoroughly analyses the specific manifestations of abnormal centrosome amplification in tumor cells,and explores the molecular mechanisms underlying centrosome amplification.Furthermore,this review highlights therapeutic strategies targeting abnormal centrosome expansion and their potential application in tu-mor intervention.In-depth investigations of centrosome amplification mechanisms and intervention pathways may offer novel insights for early cancer diagnosis and precision therapy.
3.Advances in centrosome amplification and cancer development
Zhaoxue WANG ; Xin MENG ; Shiyun ZHANG ; Ke SHI ; Yucheng LU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2025;41(10):2038-2045
Centrosome amplification is a hallmark of malignant tumours and has been established as a critical carcinogenic factor driving the progression of various malignancies.This review systematically outlines the structural com-position and replication cycle of the centrosome,thoroughly analyses the specific manifestations of abnormal centrosome amplification in tumor cells,and explores the molecular mechanisms underlying centrosome amplification.Furthermore,this review highlights therapeutic strategies targeting abnormal centrosome expansion and their potential application in tu-mor intervention.In-depth investigations of centrosome amplification mechanisms and intervention pathways may offer novel insights for early cancer diagnosis and precision therapy.
4.Diagnostic Value of Coronary Slow Flow for Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Patients With Angina and Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries
Zhaoxue SHENG ; Yuhui HUANG ; Xingliang LI ; Jingyu WANG ; Qiang CHEN ; Wuqiang CHE ; Zhen ZHANG ; Xuecheng ZHAO ; Shuoyan AN ; Yanxiang GAO ; Jingang ZHENG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2025;40(9):885-891
Objectives:Coronary slow flow(CSF)has long been regarded as a marker of coronary microvascular dysfunction(CMD).This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic value of CSF for CMD in patients with angina and nonobstructive coronary arteries(ANOCA).Methods:The study data were derived from the ANOCA-CMD prospective cohort study.All enrolled patients underwent coronary angiography and concurrent coronary physiological assessments in the left anterior descending artery using pressure-wire and thermodilution techniques to obtain coronary flow reserve(CFR)and the index of microcirculatory resistance(IMR).Based on the results,CMD was classified into four subtypes:CMD with elevated IMR(IMR≥25),CMD with reduced CFR(CFR<2.5),CMD with either reduced CFR or elevated IMR(CFR<2.5 or IMR≥25),and CMD with both reduced CFR and elevated IMR(CFR<2.5 and IMR≥25).The corrected thrombolysis in myocardial infarction(TIMI)frame count(CTFC)in the left anterior descending artery was calculated from coronary angiography images,with CSF defined as CTFC>27.This study evaluated the correlation between CTFC,CFR,and IMR,and investigated the diagnostic value of CSF for CMD in ANOCA patients.Results:A total of 103 ANOCA patients were enrolled in this study,with a mean age of(64.2±10.6)years,and 53.4%were female.Among them,57 patients(55.3%)were diagnosed with coronary slow flow.Patients with slow flow had higher IMR(P<0.001)and CFR(P=0.041).Similarly,the proportion of CMD with elevated IMR was higher in the slow flow group(P<0.001),while the proportion of CMD with reduced CFR was lower(P=0.044).There was no significant difference between the groups in the proportions of CMD with either reduced CFR or elevated IMR or CMD with both reduced CFR and elevated IMR(all P>0.05).CTFC was positively correlated with hyperemic mean transit time(r=0.424,P<0.001),IMR(r=0.430,P<0.001),and CFR(r=0.211,P=0.032).The area under the curve(AUC)of CTFC for diagnosing CMD with elevated IMR was 0.721(95%CI:0.623-0.819)with an accuracy of 67%(57%,76%),for diagnosing CMD with reduced CFR was 0.610(95%CI:0.499-0.720)with an accuracy of 60%(50%,70%),for diagnosing CMD with either reduced CFR or elevated IMR was 0.549(95%CI:0.425-0.673)with an accuracy of 47%(37%,57%),and for diagnosing CMD with both reduced CFR and elevated IMR was 0.582(95%CI:0.471-0.693)with an accuracy of 47%(37%,57%).Thus,CSF demonstrated limited diagnostic values across all subtypes of CMD.Conclusions:In ANOCA patients,CSF cannot serve as an effective diagnostic marker for CMD.Therefore,in clinical practice,the slow flow phenomenon should not be directly equated with the presence of coronary microvascular dysfunction in ANOCA patients.
5.The expression of TFF3 in chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps and its regulation on MUC5AC expression
Liting SHAO ; Huikang WANG ; Zhaoyang LU ; Zhaoxue ZHAI ; Yu ZHANG
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2024;31(6):381-385
OBJECTIVE To explore the expression of trefoil factor family peptide(TFF3)in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps(CRSwNP)and its regulation on mucin 5AC(MUC5AC)expression.METHODS The nasal polyp tissues of 16 patients in the CRSwNP group and the nasal mucosal tissues of 16 patients in the control group were selected,and the expressions of TFF3 and MUC5AC were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR)and Western blot,and the correlation between them was analyzed.The human nasal epithelial cell(HNEpC)line with TFF3 knockdown was constructed,and the expression of MUC5AC in KD-TFF3 HNEpC was detected by RT-qPCR and immunofluorescence.RESULTS The expression level of TFF3 in nasal polyps was significantly lower than that of control group,and the expression level of MUC5AC was increased,and the expression level of both was negatively correlated(r=-0.556,P<0.05).The expression of MUC5AC in KD-TFF3 HNEpC was significantly higher than that in control group.CONCLUSION The expression of TFF3 decreases in CRSwNP and negatively regulates the expression of MUC5AC.This study provides a new idea for the treatment of abnormal hypersecretion of mucous in chronic nasal inflammatory diseases represented by CRSwNP.
6.Correlation between hypersomnia and anhedonia in patients with major depressive disorder
Jiajia ZHANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Zhaoxue CHU ; Ting WANG ; Jiakuai YU ; Peng ZHU ; Jingjing ZHANG ; Daomin ZHU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2021;30(4):289-293
Objective:To explore the correlation between hypersomnia and anhedonia in patients with major depressive disorder.Methods:From November 2018 to May 2019, patients hospitalized with major depressive disorder who met the ICD-10 diagnostic criteria were selected.According to the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), 46 patients were divided into daytime sleepiness group with ESS ≥ 7, and 171 patients were divided into non-sleepiness group with ESS < 7.The Chinese Revised Social Anhedonia Scale (RSAS) and the Chinese Revised Physical Anhedonia Scale (RPAS) were used to evaluate the patients' anhedonia symptoms.Two-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation analysis were used for data processing.Results:(1)There was no interaction between the hypersomnia and gender on the score of physical anhedonia ( F=0.274, P=0.601). The main effect analysis showed that there was significant difference in the influence of gender on physical anhedonia ( F=10.948, P<0.05). (2)There was interaction between the hypersomnia and age on the score of physical anhedonia ( F=4.396, P=0.013). Further simple effect analysis showed that the score of physical anhedonia in 40-49 age(21.54±12.37) was lower than that in 50-64 age(34.13±12.53) in daytime sleepiness group( P<0.05). (3) There was interaction between hypersomnia and sitting and lying on the score of social anhedonia ( F=4.247, P=0.041). Further simple effect analysis showed that the score of social anhedonia in patients with sitting and lying time less than 2 hours (13.71±5.18) was lower than that in patients with sitting and lying time more than 2 hours (19.75±6.39) in daytime sleepiness group( P<0.05). (4)Pearson correlation analysis showed that the total sleepiness score of depression patients was positively correlated with the social anhedonia score ( r=0.206, P<0.01). After adjusting for gender, age and sitting and lying time, the total sleepiness score was still positively correlated with the social anhedonia score( r=0.225, P<0.01). Conclusion:Hypersomnia may be associated with anhedonia in patients with major depressive disorder.
7. Prediction of 6-year incidence risk of chronic kidney disease in the elderly aged 65 years and older in 8 longevity areas in China
Jinhui ZHOU ; Yuan WEI ; Yuebin LYU ; Jun DUAN ; Qi KANG ; Jiaonan WANG ; Wanying SHI ; Zhaoxue YIN ; Feng ZHAO ; Yingli QU ; Ling LIU ; Yingchun LIU ; Zhaojin CAO ; Xiaoming SHI
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2020;41(1):42-47
Objective:
To establish a prediction model for 6-year incidence risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the elderly aged 65 years and older in China.
Methods:
In this prospective cohort study, we used the data of 3 742 participants collected during 2008/2009-2014 and during 2012-2017/2018 from Healthy Aging and Biomarkers Cohort Study, a sub-cohort of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey. Two follow up surveys for renal function were successfully conducted for 1 055 participants without CKD in baseline survey. Lasso method was used for the selection of risk factors. The risk prediction model of CKD was established by using Cox proportional hazards regression models and visualized through nomogram tool. Bootstrap method (1 000 resample) was used for internal validation, and the performance of the model was assessed by C-index and calibration curve.
Results:
The mean age of participants was (80.8±11.4) years. In 4 797 person years of follow up, CKD was found in 262 participants (24.8
8. A cohort study on the association between dietary patterns which benefit for normal kidney function and the cognitive performance in the Chinese elderly
Zhaoxue YIN ; Zeping REN ; Gang JING ; Dan LIU ; Jian ZHANG ; Zhuoqun WANG ; Mei ZHANG ; Yi ZHAI ; Pengkun SONG ; Yanfang ZHAO ; Shaojie PANG ; Shengquan MI ; Wenhua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2019;40(4):427-432
Objective:
To explore the association between dietary pattern which benefit for normal kidney function and the risk of cognitive decline or impairment in the elderly.
Methods:
In 2015, subjects aged 60 and over from four counties in the Nutrition and Chronic Disease Family Cohort project, were followed up in 2017. Cognitive function was repeatedly assessed, using the Mini Mental State Evaluation (MMSE) scale. Dietary pattern that benefit for normal kidney function was extracted, using the reduced rank regression method and followed by logistic regression models to explore the associations between scores that showing the kidney function on dietary patterns and the risk of cognitive deterioration and impairment in two years among those who were with normal cognition in 2015.
Results:
Dietary pattern that benefit for normal kidney function, was characterized by high consumption of cereal, vegetables, legume and fruits but with less meat and soy products. Comparing with the group with lowest score quartile on this dietary pattern, the risk of cognitive deterioration in the highest quartile group was significantly low (
9. Body mass index and related attribution to all-cause mortality in adults of Family Cohort of Nutrition and Chronic Diseases in Shanxi province
Yi ZHAI ; Zeping REN ; Guohua WEI ; Yongjun JIA ; Mei ZHANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Yong JIANG ; Shengquan MI ; Zhuoqun WANG ; Yanfang ZHAO ; Pengkun SONG ; Zhaoxue YIN ; Wenhua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2019;40(4):433-439
Objective:
To assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and mortality in adults of Shanxi, China.
Methods:
Baseline data were from the '2002 China Nutrition and Health Survey’ in Shanxi province. All the death-related investigation and follow-up visits were carried out from December 2015 to March 2016. The follow-up program covered 5 360 people from all the 7 007 participants aged 18 years and over that having complete core information, with a rate as 76.5
10. Blood pressure changes in 18-59 years old adults in rural area of Shanxi province, China
Yanfang ZHAO ; Chenglian LI ; Xiangyang WEI ; Yanbin WEN ; Zhuoqun WANG ; Mei ZHANG ; Yi ZHAI ; Jian ZHANG ; Pengkun SONG ; Shaojie PANG ; Zhaoxue YIN ; Shengquan MI ; Wenhua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2019;40(5):548-553
Objective:
To analyze the blood pressure changes of adults aged 18-59 years in rural area of Shanxi province based on a cohort study, and provide reference for the study of the blood pressure level of rural residents and hypertension prevention and control in rural areas in China.
Methods:
Data were obtained from Shanxi Nutrition and Chronic Disease Family Cohort from 2002 to 2015. Subjects aged <18 years or ≥60 years and individuals with hypertension at baseline survey in 2002, and those who had taken antihypertensive drugs for nearly two weeks during the follow-up survey in 2015 were excluded from the study. A total of 1 629 subjects aged 18-59 years were included in the analyses of the blood pressure level and its change from the baseline survey in 2002 to follow-up survey in 2015.
Results:
The systolic blood pressure (SBP) of the subjects increased from (122.7±10.4) mmHg in 2002 to (132.8±17.6) mmHg in 2015 and the diastolic pressure (DBP) increased from (72.7±6.9) mmHg in 2002 to (78.8±10.3) mmHg in 2015. The SBP in men and women increased with growth rates of 6.7% and 9.5%. While DBP in men and women increased with growth rates of 9.3% and 7.8%. The SBP levels of those aged 18-, 30-, 40- and 50-59 years increased with growth rates of 5.0%, 6.7%, 9.4% and 11.8%. While the DBP of these age groups increased with growth rates of 12.2%, 8.2%, 8.2% and 6.5%.
Conclusions
The blood pressure of adults aged 18-59 years old in rural area of Shanxi showed a substantially increasing trend. The mean increase level of SBP in women was higher than that in men, and increased with age. While the mean increase level of DBP in men is higher than that in women, and decreased with age.

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