1.Effects of scaffold materials combined with biological factors on biological characteristics of dental follicle cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation
Zhongzheng LI ; Zhenghao CHEN ; Ziyou TANG ; Kaiyang LOU ; Rui ZHANG ; Qi LIU ; Na ZHAO ; Kun YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(34):7405-7414
BACKGROUND:Dental follicle cells are widely used in periodontal tissue regeneration engineering because of their excellent characteristics.With the development of biological scaffold materials,their relationship with periodontal tissue regeneration technology is increasingly close.OBJECTIVE:To review the performance of ivory follicle cells under the influence of internal and external biological factors by different experiments,and analyze their effects on the biological characteristics of dental follicle cells with scaffold materials.METHODS:Using"dental follicle cell,scaffolds,material,periodontal tissue regeneration,tissue engineering,review"as English and Chinese key words,the articles published in PubMed,Sciencedirect,and CNKI from 2013 to 2023 were searched,and finally 95 articles were included for analysis and discussion.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Dental follicle cells originate from dental follicle tissue,which has certain stem cell differentiation potential.Because of its excellent performance,it is actively used in periodontal tissue regeneration engineering research.(2)The proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of dental follicle cells are affected by many biological factors,and both endogenous and exogenous factors can promote the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of dental follicle cells to a certain extent.(3)3D printing technology and nanotechnology enable researchers to manufacture more suitable scaffold materials.(4)Polymer materials show us their flexibility and plasticity in periodontal tissue regeneration.We can manufacture targeted scaffold materials according to different defect sites to achieve efficient tissue regeneration.The good biocompatibility of inorganic materials makes them widely used in periodontal tissue regeneration engineering.By adjusting the content of nanoscale inorganic materials or improving the performance of scaffolds,scaffolds with better biocompatibility can be prepared.(5)There are many new synthetic(composite)materials,which show us excellent characteristics.However,because the mechanism of biological factors in scaffold materials on dental follicle cells is complicated,and the research on dental follicle cells is mostly concentrated on in vitro culture,so how to make scaffold materials more suitable for the growth and development of dental follicle cells and apply them safely and effectively in clinical treatment is the future research direction.
2.Selection and application of transanal local excision techniques in the context of multimodal therapy for rectal cancer
Yanan WANG ; Ke XU ; Tingyu MOU ; Zhenghao LI ; Yang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(11):1237-1242
In the field of rectal cancer treatment, transanal local excision techniques (such as transanal endoscopic microsurgery [TEM] and transanal minimally invasive surgery [TAMIS]) have gradually become an important therapeutic option for patients with rectal cancer at various stages, owing to their minimally invasive characteristics and organ-preserving advantages. For low-risk T1 stage tumors, local excision can achieve radical tumor control while preserving organ function. For some patients with high-risk T1 stage or T2-3 stage rectal cancer, the efficacy of combined chemoradiotherapy and local excision is expected to be comparable to that of radical total mesorectal excision (TME). In patients with advanced rectal cancer who achieve clinical complete response (cCR) after neoadjuvant therapy, local excision can confirm the pathological remission status. However, it is necessary to balance the risk of surgical complications against the potential benefits of organ preservation with the "watch and wait" strategy. Currently, transanal local excision techniques have broad application prospects, and comprehensive assessment of patients' overall condition, implementation of multidisciplinary collaboration, and conduct of long-term follow-up are crucial to ensuring the safety of treatment.
3.Effects of individual versus connected microdroplet culture in a time-lapse imaging system on embryo development and pregnancy outcomes
Qi WANG ; Xia XUE ; Zhenghao ZHAO ; Wei LI ; Feiqiang GAO ; Wenhao SHI ; Liang ZHOU ; Juanzi SHI
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(11):1139-1147
Objective:To investigate the effects of individual versus connected microdroplet culture modes in time-lapse (TL) incubators on embryo development parameters and pregnancy outcomes in patients undergoing whole embryo culture to blastocyst stage.Methods:Using a retrospective cohort study, clinical data from 3 507 fresh blastocyst transfer cycles were analyzed. These cycles involved patients who underwent assisted reproductive technology treatment with whole embryo culture to blastocyst stage at the Reproductive Medical Center of Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital between January 2019 and December 2023. Based on different culture modes, patients were divided into two groups, connected group ( n=2 446, using connected microdroplet culture) and individual group ( n=1 061, using individual microdroplet culture). Baseline characteristics, embryo development parameters, pregnancy outcomes, and neonatal outcomes were compared between the two groups. Generalized linear models (GLM) were used to adjust for confounding factors and analyze the effect of culture mode. Results:Embryo development assessment showed the day 3 (D3) high-quality embryo rate in the connected group [60.12% (12 136/20 187)] was significantly lower than that in the individual group [63.62% (4 705/7 395), P<0.001], whereas the high-quality blastocyst formation rate [34.93% (7 052/20 187)] and the available blastocyst formation rate [56.07% (11 319/20 187)] were both significantly higher than those in the individual group [33.08% (2 446/7 395), P=0.004; 51.45% (3 805/7 395), P<0.001], with statistically significant differences. The implantation rate [67.40% (1 774/2 632)], the clinical pregnancy rate [70.20% (1 717/2 446)], and the live birth rate [60.66% (1 469/2 446)] in the connected group were all significantly higher than those in the individual group [63.40% (724/1 142), P=0.017; 66.73% (708/1 061), P=0.041; 55.89% (593/1 061), P=0.021], with statistically significant differences. Neonatal outcomes showed no statistically significant difference between the two groups (all P>0.05). After adjusting for confounding factors using GLM, connected culture was an independent influencing factor for D3 high-quality embryo rate (a MD=-0.017, 95% CI: -0.034-0.000, P=0.046), high-quality blastocyst formation rate (a MD=-0.020, 95% CI: 0.002-0.037, P=0.026), available blastocyst formation rate (a MD=0.032, 95% CI: 0.015-0.048, P<0.001), live birth rate (a OR=1.182, 95% CI: 1.006-1.388, P=0.042). However, it had no effect on D3 available embryo rate, clinical pregnancy rate, or early miscarriage rate (all P>0.05). Conclusion:In TL incubator systems, individual and connected microdroplet culture modes exert different effects at various stages of embryo development. Individual microdroplet culture can significantly enhance cleavage-stage embryo quality, whereas the connected microdroplet culture was more beneficial for enhancing the blastocyst formation rate and quality, ultimately improving the live birth rate without increasing neonatal risks.
4.Role and mechanism of long non-coding RNA HSFAS in hypertrophic scar analyzed using RNA pull-down combined mass spectrometry
Tongtong XIA ; Fang MA ; Haoyuan SUN ; Honglin LIU ; Zhenghao ZHANG ; Jiaqi YANG ; Huiping ZHANG ; Kai WU ; Jiangyong SHEN ; Yideng JIANG ; Guizhong LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(12):2492-2499
BACKGROUND:Previous studies found that the proliferative scar-specific long non-coding RNA lncRNA HSFAS is a novel biomarker that can be used in the diagnosis of hypertrophic scar,but how it functions in hypertrophic scar is not clear. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role and mechanism of lncRNA HSFAS in hypertrophic scar.METHODS:Fresh scar tissue and surrounding normal skin tissue samples from three patients with hypertrophic scar were collected,and tissue immunofluorescence was used to detect the expression of lncRNA HSFAS in frozen sections of two skin tissues. Primary fibroblasts were isolated from proliferative scarred skin tissue and normal skin tissue and cultured by enzyme digestion method. Quantitative real-time PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of lncRNA HSFAS in cells. The proteins bound to lncRNA HSFAS were detected by RNA pull-down combined mass spectrometry. GO and KEGG were used to analyze the main functions and pathways of lncRNA HSFAS involved in hypertrophic scar progression. The targeted binding of lncRNA HSFAS to proteins was determined by catRAPID and RPISeq website analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with normal skin tissue and fibroblasts from normal skin tissue,the expression of lncRNA HSFAS in human hypertrophic scar tissue and primary fibroblasts from hypertrophic scar tissue was significantly increased (P<0.05). There were 510 proteins clearly bound to lncRNA HSFAS by RNA pull-down combined mass spectrometry. The results of GO and KEGG analyses showed that these proteins were mainly involved in RNA splicing and processing,chromosome synthesis and separation,and cell cycle. Among them,the proteins involved in RNA splicing and processing included scaffold attachment factor B2 and DICER1,and the binding fraction with lncRNA HSFAS was higher. The results of bioinformatics analysis showed that lncRNA HSFAS was bound to scaffold attachment factor B2 and DICER1 proteins. To conclude,lncRNA HSFAS may affect gene expression by interacting with scaffold attachment factor B2 and DICER1 proteins to regulate RNA splicing and processing modification,thus promoting the occurrence and development of hypertrophic scar.
5.Effects of scaffold materials combined with biological factors on biological characteristics of dental follicle cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation
Zhongzheng LI ; Zhenghao CHEN ; Ziyou TANG ; Kaiyang LOU ; Rui ZHANG ; Qi LIU ; Na ZHAO ; Kun YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(34):7405-7414
BACKGROUND:Dental follicle cells are widely used in periodontal tissue regeneration engineering because of their excellent characteristics.With the development of biological scaffold materials,their relationship with periodontal tissue regeneration technology is increasingly close.OBJECTIVE:To review the performance of ivory follicle cells under the influence of internal and external biological factors by different experiments,and analyze their effects on the biological characteristics of dental follicle cells with scaffold materials.METHODS:Using"dental follicle cell,scaffolds,material,periodontal tissue regeneration,tissue engineering,review"as English and Chinese key words,the articles published in PubMed,Sciencedirect,and CNKI from 2013 to 2023 were searched,and finally 95 articles were included for analysis and discussion.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Dental follicle cells originate from dental follicle tissue,which has certain stem cell differentiation potential.Because of its excellent performance,it is actively used in periodontal tissue regeneration engineering research.(2)The proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of dental follicle cells are affected by many biological factors,and both endogenous and exogenous factors can promote the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of dental follicle cells to a certain extent.(3)3D printing technology and nanotechnology enable researchers to manufacture more suitable scaffold materials.(4)Polymer materials show us their flexibility and plasticity in periodontal tissue regeneration.We can manufacture targeted scaffold materials according to different defect sites to achieve efficient tissue regeneration.The good biocompatibility of inorganic materials makes them widely used in periodontal tissue regeneration engineering.By adjusting the content of nanoscale inorganic materials or improving the performance of scaffolds,scaffolds with better biocompatibility can be prepared.(5)There are many new synthetic(composite)materials,which show us excellent characteristics.However,because the mechanism of biological factors in scaffold materials on dental follicle cells is complicated,and the research on dental follicle cells is mostly concentrated on in vitro culture,so how to make scaffold materials more suitable for the growth and development of dental follicle cells and apply them safely and effectively in clinical treatment is the future research direction.
6.Evaluation of research trends and hotspots in biosecurity based on bibliometrics
Menglin LIU ; Xinlou LI ; Guoxing HUANG ; Zhenghao YU ; Heze YOU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(12):1887-1891
OBJECTIVE To analyze the current research status and development trends in the field of biosecurity both domestically and internationally,and to provide references for biosecurity-related research and evaluation.METHODS Using CiteSpace software,bibliometrics was employed to collect thematic research on bios-ecurity published in the Science Citation Index database from 2004 to 2024.Research trends,keyword clustering and emergence research were investigated,with visual analysis conducted on the number of publications,contribu-ting countries and keywords.RESULTS A total of 13 108 articles were included in this study.Research on biosecu-rity both domestically and internationally was in a phase of rapid growth,with related fields exhibiting an"expo-nential"growth trend.China ranked first in terms of the number of publications(35.62%),followed by the Unit-ed States(19.33%)and Australia(10.38%).Analysis of keyword clustering revealed 20 clusters,including risk assessment,antibacterial drug resistance,green synthesis,gene therapy,one health,drug delivery,invasive spe-cies,bovines,emergency animal diseases and highly pathogenic avian influenza.Regarding antibacterial drug re-sistance,the focus was primarily on the transmission mechanisms of drug-resistant pathogens in poultry farming,while exploring novel antibacterial technologies such as biomaterials and probiotic alternatives to address the chal-lenge of drug-resistant bacteria.In terms of strategies,research was primarily conducted on the development,ap-plication and safety of agricultural biotechnology and genetically modified crops.Keywords burst analysis indicated that different research topics had certain temporal research popularity,with carbon nanotubes,Anopheles ste-phensi,coronaviruses and one health being recent emerging themes.CONCLUSION China achieves certain pro-gress in the field of biosecurity research,and conducts certain exploratory research on prevention,diagnosis,treatment and intervention of biosecurity.Biosecurity risk assessment,as a research hotspot,deserves close attention.
7.Selection and application of transanal local excision techniques in the context of multimodal therapy for rectal cancer
Yanan WANG ; Ke XU ; Tingyu MOU ; Zhenghao LI ; Yang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(11):1237-1242
In the field of rectal cancer treatment, transanal local excision techniques (such as transanal endoscopic microsurgery [TEM] and transanal minimally invasive surgery [TAMIS]) have gradually become an important therapeutic option for patients with rectal cancer at various stages, owing to their minimally invasive characteristics and organ-preserving advantages. For low-risk T1 stage tumors, local excision can achieve radical tumor control while preserving organ function. For some patients with high-risk T1 stage or T2-3 stage rectal cancer, the efficacy of combined chemoradiotherapy and local excision is expected to be comparable to that of radical total mesorectal excision (TME). In patients with advanced rectal cancer who achieve clinical complete response (cCR) after neoadjuvant therapy, local excision can confirm the pathological remission status. However, it is necessary to balance the risk of surgical complications against the potential benefits of organ preservation with the "watch and wait" strategy. Currently, transanal local excision techniques have broad application prospects, and comprehensive assessment of patients' overall condition, implementation of multidisciplinary collaboration, and conduct of long-term follow-up are crucial to ensuring the safety of treatment.
8.Best essential surgical technique training course to improve surgical residents′ laparoscopic peritoneal suturing skills: a cohort study
Zhenghao CAI ; Haiqin SONG ; Jing SUN ; Pei XUE ; Luyang ZHANG ; Chao WU ; Hiju HONG ; Xi CHENG ; Sen ZHANG ; Minhua ZHENG ; Lu ZANG ; Ruijun PAN ; Jianwen LI ; Bo FENG
Journal of Surgery Concepts & Practice 2025;30(2):132-137
Objective To explore the effectiveness of an integrated laparoscopic simulation training course (best essential surgical technique training, BEST) in enhancing laparoscopic peritoneal suturing techniques in surgical residents.Methods As an integrated two-stage program, the BEST course applied basic laparoscopic training system with simple molds in phase Ⅰ training, and then adopted advanced laparoscopic training system, 3D Laparoscope and ex-vivo animal models in phase Ⅱ training. The laparoscopic suturing techniques were practiced in phase Ⅱ training. From August 2021 to July 2024, surgical residents in the second year of the national standardized training program were divided into pilot and control groups based on whether they had undergone the BEST course. Two cases of laparoscopic peritoneal suture were performed by the surgical residents under supervision in the department of gastrointestinal surgery. The operative time, quality of suture, and independent completion rate were compared between the two groups.Results A total of 33 surgical residents (19 in pilot group and 14 in control group) were included in this study, and a total of 66 cases of laparoscopic peritoneal suture were performed (38 in pilot group and 28 in control group). The operative time was significantly shorter in pilot group than that in control group (15.7 min vs. 17.5 min, P=0.025). The quality of suture was significantly better in pilot group compared to control group (P=0.023). In pilot group, all peritoneal sutures were performed by residents independently, whereas in control group, 3 cases (10.7%) were assisted by the supervisor, and the independent completion rate was different significantly (P=0.039).Conclusions The BEST course can help improve surgical residents′ laparoscopic peritoneal suturing techniques and could be promoted in the national standardized training program for surgical residents.
9.Research on the innovation of medical humanities teaching in military medical universities by the red doctor spirit
Qiuju ZHANG ; Taishi ZHOU ; Yan WU ; Xiaojuan WU ; Yang JIAO ; Zhenghao LI
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(7):909-913
The red doctor spirit is the advanced culture of the Communist Party of China formed under a specific historical and cultural background. It can be summarized as “political firmness, excellent technology, working hard, and healing the wounded and rescuing the dying.” This content has many hidden similarities and integrations with the goal of cultivating humanistic literacy for medical students in military medical universities. This paper aimed to identify the important connection points between the red doctor spirit and the contents and goals of medical humanities teaching, as well as integrate the red doctor spirit into medical humanities teaching by various dimensions, including systematic reconstruction of textbook content, immersive innovation in teaching form, three-dimensional support in resource construction, and innovative implementation of narrative medicine teaching. It also further explored the extension of the red doctor spirit in military medical humanistic literacy, namely, revolutionary humanism and revolutionary heroism, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of medical humanistic teaching.
10.Optimizing blood-brain barrier permeability in KRAS inhibitors:A structure-constrained molecular generation approach
Xia SHENG ; Yike GUI ; Jie YU ; Yitian WANG ; Zhenghao LI ; Xiaoya ZHANG ; Yuxin XING ; Yuqing WANG ; Zhaojun LI ; Mingyue ZHENG ; Liquan YANG ; Xutong LI
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(8):1848-1859
Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog(KRAS)protein inhibitors are a promising class of thera-peutics,but research on molecules that effectively penetrate the blood-brain barrier(BBB)remains limited,which is crucial for treating central nervous system(CNS)malignancies.Although molecular generation models have recently advanced drug discovery,they often overlook the complexity of bio-logical and chemical factors,leaving room for improvement.In this study,we present a structure-constrained molecular generation workflow designed to optimize lead compounds for both drug effi-cacy and drug absorption properties.Our approach utilizes a variational autoencoder(VAE)generative model integrated with reinforcement learning for multi-objective optimization.This method specifically aims to enhance BBB permeability(BBBp)while maintaining high-affinity substructures of KRAS in-hibitors.To support this,we incorporate a specialized KRAS BBB predictor based on active learning and an affinity predictor employing comparative learning models.Additionally,we introduce two novel metrics,the knowledge-integrated reproduction score(KIRS)and the composite diversity score(CDS),to assess structural performance and biological relevance.Retrospective validation with KRAS inhibitors,AMG510 and MRTX849,demonstrates the framework's effectiveness in optimizing BBBp and highlights its potential for real-world drug development applications.This study provides a robust framework for accelerating the structural enhancement of lead compounds,advancing the drug development process across diverse targets.

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