1.Correlation between CD4+T lymphocytes and viral load in newly identified human immunodeficiency virus infected individuals in Huangpu District,Shanghai,2023
Shuang ZHU ; Jieqiong ZHAN ; Lili SONG ; Yu WANG ; Wei CHU ; Weihua CHEN ; Huimin XU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(2):125-128
ObjectiveTo analyze the detected results of CD4+T lymphocytes and viral load in newly identified human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients in Huangpu District of Shanghai in 2023, to explore the correlation between them, so as to provide a scientific basis for the development of targeted prevention and control measures and antiviral treatment programs. MethodsThe data of CD4 cell count, viral load and demographic characteristics of the newly infected patients living with HIV in Huangpu District, Shanghai in 2023 were collected and analyzed by using descriptive epidemiological method. ResultsThe mean CD4 cell count of the 67 newly identified HIV infected patients in Huangpu District was (301.22±235.19) cells·µL-1, with a mean viral load of (5.15±1.28) ×105 copies·mL-1.There were statistically significant differences in CD4 cell count and viral load among different age groups (P<0.05), but there were no statistically significant differences by gender and marital status (both P>0.05). The CD4 cell count and CD4/CD8 ratio both were negatively correlated with the lg value of viral load (r=-0.290, -0.378; P=0.027, 0.002). ConclusionThe CD4 cell counts of the newly identified HIV infected patients in Huangpu District in 2023 were generally low, the proportion of patients with high viral load was high, but the risk for elderly infected with HIV was high. The elderly have gradually become the key population for AIDS prevention and control in Huangpu District. It is recommended to expand HIV screening in the elderly to reduce the risk of HIV transmission and increase the rate of early detection and treatment.
2.TCMLCM: an intelligent question-answering model for traditional Chinese medicine lung cancer based on the KG2TRAG method
Chunfang ZHOU ; Qingyue GONG ; Wendong ZHAN ; Jinyang ZHU ; Huidan LUAN
Digital Chinese Medicine 2025;8(1):36-45
[Objective] :
To improve the accuracy and professionalism of question-answering (QA) model in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) lung cancer by integrating large language models with structured knowledge graphs using the knowledge graph (KG) to text-enhanced retrieval-augmented generation (KG2TRAG) method.
[Methods] :
The TCM lung cancer model (TCMLCM) was constructed by fine-tuning ChatGLM2-6B on the specialized datasets Tianchi TCM, HuangDi, and ShenNong-TCM-Dataset, as well as a TCM lung cancer KG. The KG2TRAG method was applied to enhance the knowledge retrieval, which can convert KG triples into natural language text via ChatGPT-aided linearization, leveraging large language models (LLMs) for context-aware reasoning. For a comprehensive comparison, MedicalGPT, HuatuoGPT, and BenTsao were selected as the baseline models. Performance was evaluated using bilingual evaluation understudy (BLEU), recall-oriented understudy for gisting evaluation (ROUGE), accuracy, and the domain-specific TCM-LCEval metrics, with validation from TCM oncology experts assessing answer accuracy, professionalism, and usability.
[Results] :
The TCMLCM model achieved the optimal performance across all metrics, including a BLEU score of 32.15%, ROUGE-L of 59.08%, and an accuracy rate of 79.68%. Notably, in the TCM-LCEval assessment specific to the field of TCM, its performance was 3% − 12% higher than that of the baseline model. Expert evaluations highlighted superior performance in accuracy and professionalism.
[Conclusion]
TCMLCM can provide an innovative solution for TCM lung cancer QA, demonstrating the feasibility of integrating structured KGs with LLMs. This work advances intelligent TCM healthcare tools and lays a foundation for future AI-driven applications in traditional medicine.
3.Clinical trial of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides in the continuation treatment of adults with mild and moderate depression
Shu-Zhe ZHOU ; Zu-Cheng HAN ; Xiu-Zhen WANG ; Yan-Qing CHEN ; Ya-Ling HU ; Xue-Qin YU ; Bin-Hong WANG ; Guo-Zhen FAN ; Hong SANG ; Ying HAI ; Zhi-Jie JIA ; Zhan-Min WANG ; Yan WEI ; Jian-Guo ZHU ; Xue-Qin SONG ; Zhi-Dong LIU ; Li KUANG ; Hong-Ming WANG ; Feng TIAN ; Yu-Xin LI ; Ling ZHANG ; Hai LIN ; Bin WU ; Chao-Ying WANG ; Chang LIU ; Jia-Fan SUN ; Shao-Xiao YAN ; Jun LIU ; Shou-Fu XIE ; Mao-Sheng FANG ; Wei-Feng MI ; Hong-Yan ZHANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(6):815-819
Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides in the continuation treatment of mild and moderate depression.Methods An open,single-arm,multi-center design was adopted in our study.Adult patients with mild and moderate depression who had received acute treatment of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides were enrolled and continue to receive Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides capsules for 24 weeks,the dose remained unchanged during continuation treatment.The remission rate,recurrence rate,recurrence time,and the change from baseline to endpoint of Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD),Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA),Clinical Global Impression-Severity(CGI-S)and Arizona Sexual Experience Scale(ASEX)were evaluated.The incidence of treatment-related adverse events was reported.Results The scores of HAMD-17 at baseline and after treatment were 6.60±1.87 and 5.85±4.18,scores of HAMA were 6.36±3.02 and 4.93±3.09,scores of CGI-S were 1.49±0.56 and 1.29±0.81,scores of ASEX were 15.92±4.72 and 15.57±5.26,with significant difference(P<0.05).After continuation treatment,the remission rate was 54.59%(202 cases/370 cases),and the recurrence rate was 6.49%(24 cases/370 cases),the recurrence time was(64.67±42.47)days.The incidence of treatment-related adverse events was 15.35%(64 cases/417 cases).Conclusion Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides capsules can be effectively used for the continuation treatment of mild and moderate depression,and are well tolerated and safe.
4.Strategy to Guide Revascularization of Non-culprit Lesions in Patients With STEMI:State of Art and Future Prospects
Yingyang GENG ; Yin ZHANG ; Chujie ZHANG ; Han ZHANG ; Jingjing XU ; Ying SONG ; Cheng CUI ; Pei ZHU ; Lijian GAO ; Zhan GAO ; Jue CHEN ; Lei SONG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2024;39(3):301-305
Acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction with multivessel disease is one of the high-risk types of coronary heart disease.Early opening of infarct-related artery and reperfusion of myocardium could significantly reduce the mortality in acute phase.However,the presence of non-culprit lesions in non-infarct-related arteries is still at risk and has an important impact on the long-term prognosis of patients.It remains controversial on how to precisely evaluate the clinical significance and revascularization value of non-culprit lesions.This article aims to review the research status and progress of guidance strategies of non-culprit lesion revascularization in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and multivessel disease.
5.GPR40 novel agonist SZZ15-11 regulates glucolipid metabolic disorders in spontaneous type 2 diabetic KKAy mice
Lei LEI ; Jia-yu ZHAI ; Tian ZHOU ; Quan LIU ; Shuai-nan LIU ; Cai-na LI ; Hui CAO ; Cun-yu FENG ; Min WU ; Lei-lei CHEN ; Li-ran LEI ; Xuan PAN ; Zhan-zhu LIU ; Yi HUAN ; Zhu-fang SHEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(10):2782-2790
G protein-coupled receptor (GPR) 40, as one of GPRs family, plays a potential role in regulating glucose and lipid metabolism. To study the effect of GPR40 novel agonist SZZ15-11 on hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia and its potential mechanism, spontaneous type 2 diabetic KKAy mice, human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells and murine mature adipocyte 3T3-L1 cells were used. KKAy mice were divided into four groups, vehicle group, TAK group, SZZ (50 mg·kg-1) group and SZZ (100 mg·kg-1) group, with oral gavage of 0.5% sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), 50 mg·kg-1 TAK875, 50 and 100 mg·kg-1 SZZ15-11 respectively for 45 days. Fasting blood glucose, blood triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol (TC), non-fasting blood glucose were tested. Oral glucose tolerance test and insulin tolerance test were executed. Blood insulin and glucagon were measured
6.Evaluation of the Antidepressant Effect of Kai-Xin-San Combined with Fluoxetine on Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Induced Depression Model Mice
Xuan LI ; Xin LI ; Yang CHEN ; Jiaxiang TONG ; Lingxin HUANG ; Jiahui WU ; Tingxia DONG ; Huaqiang ZHAN ; Jin'ao DUAN ; Yue ZHU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(1):31-39
Objective To investigate the beneficial effect of Kai-Xin-San combined with fluoxetine in improving depression-like behaviors on chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS)induced depression model mice.Methods The present study aimed to assess the potential of Kai-Xin-San in combination with fluoxetine to ameliorate depression-like behaviors in a CUMS induced mouse depression model.Behavioral tests,such as the sucrose preference test were employed to evaluate the efficacy of the treatment.Additionally,the levels of suppressed stress factors were measured using the ELISA method.The morphology of hippocampal tissue was evaluated using the HE staining method,Nissl Staining and TUNEL staining methods.Furthermore,western blotting analysis was utilized to determine the expression levels of proteins such as Caspase-3,and Caspase-9.Results The co-administration of Kai-Xin-San and fluoxetine resulted in a significant increase in sucrose preference rate in model mice.This effect was comparable to that of fluoxetine alone at the standard clinical dose.Furthermore,the combination treatment up-regulated the levels of suppressed stress factors,reduced the apoptosis of hippocampus induced by depression and regulated the apoptosis signaling pathway in hippocampus.Conclusion The combination of Kai-Xin-San and fluoxetine has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression-like behavior in animal models,resulting in a reduction in the required clinical dosage of fluoxetine.This effect may be attributed to the up-regulation of neurotransmitter expression,inhibition of stress axis activation,and central nervous inflammation.
7.Effects of Bushen formulae on bone metabolism and ENaCα,NCC and ClC-3 expression in ovariectomized rats with high salt intake
Yan CUI ; Kehuan SUN ; Xiaoyao ZHAN ; Shu MO ; Yawen XIAO ; Pan-Pan WANG ; Li YANG ; Ronghua ZHANG ; Xiaofeng ZHU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2024;40(1):141-147
AIM:To investigate the effect of Bushen formulae(BHF)on bone metabolism and its possible mechanism in ovariectomized rats with high salt intake.METHODS:According to the random number table method,80 SPF-grade Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into sham group,ovariectomy(OVX)group,medium-high-salt diet(MSD)group,high-salt diet(HSD)group,BHF group,BHF with normal saline(BHF+NS)group,BHF+MSD group,and BHF+ HSD group,with 10 rats in each group.After modeling,different diets and BHF formula interventions were administered,and the concentrations of sodium chloride added to MSD group and HSD group were 2%(w/w)and 8%(w/w),respective-ly.The dose of BHF was 7.8 g·kg-1·d-1,once a day,and the treatment lasted for 12 weeks.Bone density,bone microar-chitecture,bone parameters,bone metabolism biomarkers,bone histopathological changes,the expression of epithelial sodium channel α(ENaCα),Na-Cl cotransporter(NCC),and voltage-gated chloride channel 3(ClC-3)proteins in bone tissue were detected in each group.RESULTS:Compared with sham group,the rats in OVX group had reduced bone density and destroyed bone microstructure.Compared with OVX group,the bone microstructure in MSD and HSD groups was more significantly damaged,while the levels of bone formation markers,bone glycoprotein(BGP)and type Ⅰ procolla-gen N-terminal peptide(PINP),were significantly increased in HSD group(P<0.05).Moreover,the levels of bone re-sorption markers,such as amino-terminal cross-linked telopeptides of type Ⅰ collagen(NTX),carboxy-terminal cross-linked telopeptides of type Ⅰ collagen(CTX)and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase(TRACP),were significantly in-creased(P<0.05),indicating that bone metabolism was in high-conversion state.High-salt diet accelerated the structural destruction of bone trabeculae,and Western blot results showed that high-salt diet caused decreases in the protein expres-sion levels of ENaCα and ClC-3 and an increase in the protein expression level of NCC in femoral tissues(P<0.05).After BHF intervention,the expression of relevant ion channels caused by high salt could be regulated to different degrees.CONCLUSION:Bushen formulae could differentially regulate the expression of relevant ion channels ENaCα,ClC-3,and NCC induced by high salt to different degrees,which has certain ameliorative and therapeutic effects on the imbalance of bone metabolism.
8.Comparison of ileocecal-preserving laparoscopic subtotal colectomy, antegrade peristaltic ascending colorectal anastomosis with antiperistaltic cecorectal anastomosis for the treatment of severe slow transit constipation
Xiaoyi ZHU ; Jianjiang LIN ; Zhan SHEN ; Hang RUAN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2024;39(2):115-120
Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy of ileocecal-preserving laparoscopic subtotal colectomy, antegrade peristaltic ascending colorectal anastomosis with antiperistalsis cecorectal anastomosis in the treatment of severe slow transit constipation.Methods:The clinical data of 42 patients with severe slow transit constipation undergoing surgery in Shulan (Hangzhou) Hospital from Jan 2016 to Oct 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. All 42 patients underwent ileocecal-preserving laparoscopic subtotal colectomy. Among them, 25 patients underwent antegrade peristaltic anastomosis of ascending colon and rectum, 17 patients underwent antiperistaltic anastomosis of cecum and rectum.Results:There was no significant difference in the operation time and hospitalization time between the two groups ( t=-0.464, P=0.645; t=0.010, P=0.992); Wexner constipation scores in both groups were significantly reduced at 6 and 12 months after surgery. There was no significant difference in the Wexner constipation scores ( t=-1.181, P=0.240; t=-1.717, P=0.090), the number of bowel movenents per day ( t=0.179, P=0.860; t=0.545, P=0.590) and stool shapes scores ( t=-0.316, P=0.750; t=0.447, P=0.660) between the two groups at 6 and 12 months after surgery. Gastrointestinal quality of life index scores in the antegrade peristaltic anastomosis group were significantly higher than those in the antiperistalsis anastomosis group at 6 and 12 months after surgery ( t=4.329, P<0.05; t=3.988, P<0.05), while abdominal pain scores were significantly lower than those in the antiperistalsis anastomosis group ( t=-4.386, P<0.05; t=-5.740, P<0.05). Conclusions:For patients with severe slow transit constipation, ileocecal-preserving laparoscopic subtotal colectomy has good surgical safety and near-to-medium-term clinical efficacy, whether it is antegrade peristaltic ascending colorectal anastomosis (the stump of the ascending colon is turned from front to back) or antiperistalsis cecorectal anastomosis. The antegrade peristaltic ascending colorectal anastomosis has lower abdominal pain score and better gastrointestinal quality of life than antiperistalsis cecorectal anastomosis, which should be recommended first. During the operation, the ileocolic mesentery should be fully separated to the root of mesentery and the ileocecal part should be turned from front to back to avoid the occurrence of mesenteric vascular torsion and small intestinal obstruction.
9.Bladder urothelial carcinoma in children:a case report and literature review
Paierhati NUERAILI ; Xinsheng ZHU ; Weihua LI ; Lingling WANG ; Zhaoxing ZHAN ; Ainiwaer AILIYAER
Journal of Modern Urology 2024;29(8):728-730,736
Objective To analyze the clinicopathological features of bladder urothelial carcinoma BUC in children and to share the experience of diagnosis and treatment.Methods The clinicopathological data,diagnosis and treatment process of a rare 9-year-old boy with BUC treated in the Second People's Hospital of Kashgar were reported and the literature was reviewed.Results The main clinical symptom is hematuria.Both preoperative urinary ultrasound and CT urography(CTU)identified the tumor,which was then removed with transurethral holmium laser resection under general anesthesia.Postoperative pathology confirmed papillary urothelial neoplasm of low malignant potential(PUNLMP).Epirubicin hydrochloride instillation was administered,and no evidence of recurrence or progress was detected during the 3-month follow-up.Conclusion Bladder urothelial carcinoma in children is extremely rare.The most common symptom is hematuria,and there are no characteristic signs.Urinary ultrasound is the first choice for preoperative imaging,and transurethral resection of the carcinoma results in good recovery.There is no recommendable instillation,and patients need long-term postoperative follow-up.
10.Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosome inhibits high glucose-induced EMT of peritoneal mesothelial cells
Junli ZHAO ; Junjun ZHU ; Qiunan ZHAN ; Miao LIU
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2024;44(8):1149-1156
Objective To investigate the effects of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes(BMSCs-Exo)on the regulation of epithelia-mesenchymal transition(EMT)in human peritoneal mesothelial cells(HPMCs)treated with glucose-based peritoneal dialysis fluid(PDF).Methods BMSCs-Exo were verified by transmission electron microscopy(TEM),nanoparticle tracking analyzer(NTA)and Western blot.Cultured HPMCs(HMrSV5)were divided into 5 groups;control group,high glucose-based PDF(1.5%,2.5%,and 4.25%)group,siNLRP3 group,siNC group and BMSCs-Exo treated group.Expression of E-cadherin,vimentin,α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)and NLRP3 inflammasome-related proteins were detected by Western blot.Real time RT-PCR was used to detected the expression of α-SMA,E-cadherin and TGF-β1 mRNAs in HMrSV5 cells.The concentration of TGF-β1,IL-1 β and IL-18 in the culture supernatant was determined by ELISA.Results The exosomes isolated were spherical and double-membrane vesicles with 40-150 nm in diameter,which expressed CD9,CD81,TSG101 and Alix protein.Our results showed that the level of α-SMA and vimentin were significantly up-regulated and E-cadherin(epithelial marker)was significantly decreased in HMrSV5 cells treated with high glucose PDF com-pared with the normal HMrSV5 cells.The expression of NLRP3,pro-caspase-1 and pro-IL-1β were also significantly up-regulated in HMrSV5 cells treated with high glucose PDF compared with the normal HMrSV5 cells.The level of TGF-β1,IL-1 β and IL-18 in high glucose PDF treated HMrSV5 cells culture supernatant was up-regulated in a dose dependent manner.The protein level of α-SMA was decreased and E-cadherin level was increased by an NLRP3 siRNA to inhibit the activation of NLRP3.Compared with 4.25%PDF treated cells,E-cadherin expression was up-regulated,while the expression of α-SMA and vimentin were down-regulated in BMSCs-Exo treatment cells(P<0.05).Furthermore,the protein expression of NLRP3,pro-caspase-1 and pro-IL-1β in 4.25%PDF-treated HMrSV5 cells were significantly reduced by BMSCs-Exo.BMSCs-Exo also reduced the level of TGF-β1,IL-1 β and IL-8 in the 4.25%PDF-treated HMrSV5 cells culture supernatants(P<0.05).Conclusions High glucose PDF-induced EMT in HPMCs might be mediated by NLRP3 inflammatory signaling pathway,which can be inhibited by BMSCs-Exo.

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