1.Association Between Abnormal Body Weight and Physical Fitness Levelsin Chinese Older Adults: Findings from the 5th National PhysicalFitness Surveillance in China
Chaoqun FAN ; Mei WANG ; Qiang FENG ; Jingjing WANG ; Dongming WU ; Zonghao SUN ; Jiarong ZHU ; Yini WU
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(3):617-626
Based on the data from the 5th National Physical Fitness Surveillance in China, this study aimed to explore the relationship between abnormal body weight and physical fitness levels in older adults. The study included adults aged 60-79 years from the 5th National Physical Fitness Surveillance database. Body weight was categorized into four groups—underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity—based on body mass index (BMI), with underweight, overweight, and obesity classified as abnormal weight. Physical fitness indicators such as cardiorespiratory endurance (number of 2-minute high-knee steps), lower limb muscle strength (number of 30-second chair stands), flexibility (sit-and-reach test), balance ability (eyes-closed single-leg stance time), and reaction ability (choice reaction time) were collected. Each physical fitness indicator was divided into four levels (excellent, good, pass, and fail) based on quartile cutoffs. After adjusting for demographic factors (including age, sex, urban/rural residence, education level, pre-retirement occupation, marital status, exercise habits, smoking, sleep quality, and self-rated fitness), binary Logistic regression was used to analyze the association between physical fitness indicators and abnormal weight. A total of 39 927 older adults aged 60-79 years were included, comprising 19 777 men (49.5%) and 20 150 women (50.5%), with a mean age of 69.2±5.6 years. The prevalence rates of underweight, overweight, and obesity were 2.3%, 41.8%, and 16.7%, respectively, with underweight prevalence significantly increasing with age ( Chinese older adults aged 60-79 years face a dual burden of underweight and overweight/obesity. Poor cardiorespiratory endurance and muscle strength (in women) are significantly associated with abnormal weight. Maintaining good cardiorespiratory endurance and muscle strength may help improve abnormal weight status in older adults.
2.OAS1 promotes the proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells by enhancing mTOR signaling pathway
Yuheng ZHU ; Jianlei WEI ; Zonghao DUAN ; Xueshiyu MA ; Qinyuan JIA ; Yongwei SUN ; Li CHEN
Tumor 2024;44(3):215-228
Objective:To investigate the expression pattern,clinical significance,and the regulatory role of 2',5'-oligoadenylate synthetase 1(OAS1)in the proliferation of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC)cells.Methods:Public databases such as Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)and The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)were used to analyze the expression of OAS1 in pancreatic cancer tissues.Immunohistochemical staining was applied to validate the expression level of OAS1 in PDAC tissue microarrays,and the association between OAS1 expression level and the prognosis of patients was analyzed.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was performed to examine the expression level of OAS1 mRNA in different PDAC cell lines.CCK-8 assay and colony formation assay was used to assess the effect of OAS1 on the proliferation of PDAC cells after OAS1 silencing in Patu-8988 and PDC0034 cells by siRNA treatment.Further,Gene Set enrichment analysis(GSEA)was performed to screen for possible molecular mechanism of the regulatory role of OAS1 in PDAC.Cell viability and cholesterol level was analyzed after treatment with mTOR signaling activator MHY1485 in OAS1-silenced Patu-8988 and PDC0034 cells in order to verify the underlying mechanism of the regulatory role of OAS1 in PDAC cell proliferation.Results:Database analysis showed significant upregulation of OAS1 expression in pancreatic cancer tissues(P<0.05).Immunohistochemical staining results from PDAC tissue microarray showed that OAS1 expression was significantly upregulated in PDAC tissues compared with the paired paracancerous tissues,and high OAS1 expression was associated with poor prognosis(P<0.05).Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western blotting analysis show that OAS1 expression was higher in PDAC cells lines compared with normal ductal cells of the pancreas.The proliferative activity of PDAC cells decreased significantly after OAS1 silencing in Patu-8988 and PDC0034 cells(P<0.001).GSEA results indicated that OAS1 may affect PDAC cell proliferation through mTOR signaling pathway and cholesterol metabolism associated pathway.The mTOR signaling pathway may be inhibited and the total cellular cholesterol decreased after OAS1 silencing.Treatment with mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR)activator MHY1485 partially reversed the inhibitory effect of OAS1 silencing on the proliferation and cholesterol metabolism of PDAC cells.Conclusion:OAS1 expression is upregulated in PDAC tumor tissues and cells and is associated with poor prognosis.OAS1 may promote the proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells by enhancing cholesterol metabolism through activation of the mTOR signaling pathway.
3.OAS1 promotes the proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells by enhancing mTOR signaling pathway
Yuheng ZHU ; Jianlei WEI ; Zonghao DUAN ; Xueshiyu MA ; Qinyuan JIA ; Yongwei SUN ; Li CHEN
Tumor 2024;44(3):215-228
Objective:To investigate the expression pattern,clinical significance,and the regulatory role of 2',5'-oligoadenylate synthetase 1(OAS1)in the proliferation of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC)cells.Methods:Public databases such as Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)and The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)were used to analyze the expression of OAS1 in pancreatic cancer tissues.Immunohistochemical staining was applied to validate the expression level of OAS1 in PDAC tissue microarrays,and the association between OAS1 expression level and the prognosis of patients was analyzed.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was performed to examine the expression level of OAS1 mRNA in different PDAC cell lines.CCK-8 assay and colony formation assay was used to assess the effect of OAS1 on the proliferation of PDAC cells after OAS1 silencing in Patu-8988 and PDC0034 cells by siRNA treatment.Further,Gene Set enrichment analysis(GSEA)was performed to screen for possible molecular mechanism of the regulatory role of OAS1 in PDAC.Cell viability and cholesterol level was analyzed after treatment with mTOR signaling activator MHY1485 in OAS1-silenced Patu-8988 and PDC0034 cells in order to verify the underlying mechanism of the regulatory role of OAS1 in PDAC cell proliferation.Results:Database analysis showed significant upregulation of OAS1 expression in pancreatic cancer tissues(P<0.05).Immunohistochemical staining results from PDAC tissue microarray showed that OAS1 expression was significantly upregulated in PDAC tissues compared with the paired paracancerous tissues,and high OAS1 expression was associated with poor prognosis(P<0.05).Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western blotting analysis show that OAS1 expression was higher in PDAC cells lines compared with normal ductal cells of the pancreas.The proliferative activity of PDAC cells decreased significantly after OAS1 silencing in Patu-8988 and PDC0034 cells(P<0.001).GSEA results indicated that OAS1 may affect PDAC cell proliferation through mTOR signaling pathway and cholesterol metabolism associated pathway.The mTOR signaling pathway may be inhibited and the total cellular cholesterol decreased after OAS1 silencing.Treatment with mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR)activator MHY1485 partially reversed the inhibitory effect of OAS1 silencing on the proliferation and cholesterol metabolism of PDAC cells.Conclusion:OAS1 expression is upregulated in PDAC tumor tissues and cells and is associated with poor prognosis.OAS1 may promote the proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells by enhancing cholesterol metabolism through activation of the mTOR signaling pathway.
4.Clinical analysis of massive intraperitoneal hemorrhagic shock in early pregnancy complicated with myoma caused by mifepristone
Chunyan XUE ; Hui WANG ; Yun XU ; Wenfeng YE ; Zonghao ZHU ; Chun QIU ; Dan LUO ; Hongyan GAO
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2022;42(12):1280-1283
Objective:To analyze and summarize the experience and shortcomings of this case in the process of abortion diagnosis and treatment of early pregnancy patients with hysteromyoma.Methods:A case of early pregnancy complicated with huge hysteromyoma was reported. The patient was planned to perform assisted uterine curettage after drug flow.Results:On the second day after taking mifepristone, the patient suddenly suffered from severe lower abdominal pain and less to moderate amount of ascites in the abdominal cavity. "Blood abdomen to be investigated: ectopic pregnancy? Spleen rupture? Hemorrhagic shock". The shock was corrected and exploratory laparotomy was performed at the same time. Repeated exploration of the pelvis and abdomen revealed no obvious bleeding point. During the operation, a small amount of blood was found in the vagina, and the villi were discharged automatically, so the uterus was cleared. The final consideration was that the bleeding was caused by the backflow of intrauterine bleeding to the abdominal cavity.Conclusion:Early pregnancy with hysteromyoma belongs to the category of high-risk abortion, especially hysteromyoma larger than 5 cm. Such patients need to strictly grasp the indications of drug abortion, and strengthen monitoring and management to avoid serious complications such as hemorrhagic shock.
5.Clinical analysis of massive intraperitoneal hemorrhagic shock in early pregnancy complicated with myoma caused by mifepristone
Chunyan XUE ; Hui WANG ; Yun XU ; Wenfeng YE ; Zonghao ZHU ; Chun QIU ; Dan LUO ; Hongyan GAO
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2022;42(12):1280-1283
Objective:To analyze and summarize the experience and shortcomings of this case in the process of abortion diagnosis and treatment of early pregnancy patients with hysteromyoma.Methods:A case of early pregnancy complicated with huge hysteromyoma was reported. The patient was planned to perform assisted uterine curettage after drug flow.Results:On the second day after taking mifepristone, the patient suddenly suffered from severe lower abdominal pain and less to moderate amount of ascites in the abdominal cavity. "Blood abdomen to be investigated: ectopic pregnancy? Spleen rupture? Hemorrhagic shock". The shock was corrected and exploratory laparotomy was performed at the same time. Repeated exploration of the pelvis and abdomen revealed no obvious bleeding point. During the operation, a small amount of blood was found in the vagina, and the villi were discharged automatically, so the uterus was cleared. The final consideration was that the bleeding was caused by the backflow of intrauterine bleeding to the abdominal cavity.Conclusion:Early pregnancy with hysteromyoma belongs to the category of high-risk abortion, especially hysteromyoma larger than 5 cm. Such patients need to strictly grasp the indications of drug abortion, and strengthen monitoring and management to avoid serious complications such as hemorrhagic shock.
6.NUP210 and MicroRNA-22 Modulate Fasto Elicit HeLa Cell Cycle Arrest
Qiao GU ; Wenjie HOU ; Huan LIU ; Lijuan SHI ; Zonghao ZHU ; Wenfeng YE ; Xiaoyuan NI
Yonsei Medical Journal 2020;61(5):371-381
Purpose:
Cervical cancer is one of the most fatal diseases among women in under-developed countries. To improve cervical cancertreatment, discovery of new targets is needed. In this study, we investigated the expression of NUP210, miR-22, and Fas in cervicalcancer tissues and their functions in cell cycle regulation.
Materials and Methods:
We detected and compared the expression levels of NUP210, miR-22, and Fas in cervical cancer tissueswith paired normal tissues using immunohistochemistry, Western blot, and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction.NUP210 was knocked down in HeLa cells via lentivirus, followed by cell cycle and proliferation analysis. Using a luciferase reporterassay, we explored the link between miR-22 and NUP210. We overexpressed miR-22 in HeLa cells and analyzed cell cycle and proliferationfunction. We then overexpressed miR-22 in NUP210 knockdown cells to explore the connection between Fas and miR-22-NUP210 signaling.
Results:
We found that NUP210 was overexpressed in cervical cancer patients. Knocking down NUP210 restored cell apoptosisand proliferation. We confirmed miR-22 as a regulator of NUP210 and verified that miR-22 was inhibited in cervical cancer development.We also found that restoring miR-22 expression could induce cell apoptosis. Finally, we found that miR-22-regulated expressionof NUP210 could alter Fas expression and, in turn, elicit cell cycle arrest and proliferation.
Conclusion
miR-22 in cervical cancer is downregulated, resulting in NUP210 overexpression and inhibition of Fas-induced cellapoptosis.
7.Effect of combination of neural stem cells transplantation and collagen gel scaffold on apoptosis of brain cells in rats after spinal cord injury
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(3):341-347
BACKGROUND:Studies have shown that neural stem cells isolated from embryonic rat cerebral cortex can proliferate and differentiate into neurons, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes in col agen gels.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of neural stem cells combined with col agen gel on the apoptosis of nerve cells in the brain of rats after spinal cord injury.
METHODS:Forty-five spinal cord injury rat models were made through spinal cord hemisection and randomly divided into three groups. At 1 week after modeling, rats in the celltransplantation group were injected al ogeneic neural stem cellsuspension into the injured site, rats in the combination group were administered with al ogeneic neural stem cells/col agen gel suspension into the injured site, and rats in the model group received no treatment. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:From 1 to 8 weeks after injury, the Basso, Beattie and Bresnahan (BBB) locomotion scores in the combination group were significantly higher than those in the other two groups (P<0.05). Hematoxylin-eosin staining showed that at 1 week after transplantation, there were a few necrotic cells and Bcl-2 positive cells, but a large amount of Bax positive cells in the three groups. Then, the number of Bax-and Bcl-2-positive cells was reduced gradual yin the three groups. At 8 weeks after transplantation, the number of Bax-positive cells was significantly higher in the model group than the other two group (P<0.05), but the number of Bcl-2-positive cells were dramatical y lower (P<0.05). Meanwhile, there were no necrotic cells in the three groups. These findings indicate that neural stem celltransplantation combined with col agen gel scaffold can arrest apoptosis of nerve cells in the brain of rats after spinal cord injury, and promote functional recovery after spinal cord injury.

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