1.Screening key genes of PANoptosis in hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury based on bioinformatics
Lirong ZHU ; Qian GUO ; Jie YANG ; Qiuwen ZHANG ; Guining HE ; Yanqing YU ; Ning WEN ; Jianhui DONG ; Haibin LI ; Xuyong SUN
Organ Transplantation 2025;16(1):106-113
Objective To explore the relationship between PANoptosis and hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (HIRI), and to screen the key genes of PANoptosis in HIRI. Methods PANoptosis-related differentially expressed genes (PDG) were obtained through the Gene Expression Omnibus database and GeneCards database. Gene ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) were used to explore the biological pathways related to PDG. A protein-protein interaction network was constructed. Key genes were selected, and their diagnostic value was assessed and validated in the HIRI mice. Immune cell infiltration analysis was performed based on the cell-type identification by estimating relative subsets of RNA transcripts. Results A total of 16 PDG were identified. GO analysis showed that PDG were closely related to cellular metabolism. KEGG analysis indicated that PDG were mainly enriched in cellular death pathways such as apoptosis and immune-related signaling pathways such as the tumor necrosis factor signaling pathway. GSEA results showed that key genes were mainly enriched in immune-related signaling pathways such as the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. Two key genes, DFFB and TNFSF10, were identified with high accuracy in diagnosing HIRI, with areas under the curve of 0.964 and 1.000, respectively. Immune infiltration analysis showed that the control group had more infiltration of resting natural killer cells, M2 macrophages, etc., while the HIRI group had more infiltration of M0 macrophages, neutrophils, and naive B cells. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction results showed that compared with the Sham group, the relative expression of DFFB messenger RNA in liver tissue of HIRI group mice increased, and the relative expression of TNFSF10 messenger RNA decreased. Cibersort analysis showed that the infiltration abundance of naive B cells was positively correlated with DFFB expression (r=0.70, P=0.035), and the infiltration abundance of M2 macrophages was positively correlated with TNFSF10 expression (r=0.68, P=0.045). Conclusions PANoptosis-related genes DFFB and TNFSF10 may be potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for HIRI.
2.Qingre Sanzhuo Decoction Treats Gouty Arthritis Combined with Hyperuricaemia in Rats via NLRP3/ASC/Caspase-1 Pathway
Haolin LI ; Qian BAI ; Weigang CHENG ; Weiqing LI ; Juanjuan YANG ; Peixin HE ; Huijun YANG ; Haidong WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(3):49-57
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of Qingre Sanzhuo decoction in treating gouty arthritis (GA) combined with hyperuricaemia (HUA). MethodsSixty male SD rats were randomized into normal, model, colchicine (0.5 mg·kg-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (17, 34, 68 g·kg-1, respectively) Qingre Sanzhuo decoction groups (n=10). The rats in other groups except the normal group were treated with the modified method for the modeling of GA combined with HUA. The drug intervention groups were administrated with corresponding drugs by gavage in the afternoon every day and the normal group and the model group were administrated with an equal volume of sterile normal saline by gavage. The level of uric acid (SUA) in the serum was measured 2 h after the last administration. The degree of ankle joint swelling was calculated 0.5, 12, 24, 48 h after modeling, and joint inflammation was scored. The pathological changes of ankle joints were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining, and the serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), C reactive protein (CRP), and interleukin-18 (IL-18) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Real-time PCR was performed to determine the mRNA levels of NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing CARD (ASC), cysteinyl aspartate-specific protease-1 (Caspase-1), gasdermin D (GSDMD), and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) in the synovial tissue of ankle joints. Western blot was employed to determine the protein levels of NLRP3, ASC, and Caspase-1 in ankle joints. The immunohistochemical method was used to detect the expression of GSDMD and NF-κB in the synovial tissue of ankle joints. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group showed increased SUA in the serum (P<0.05), ankle joint swelling and joint inflammation (P<0.05), increased number of blood vessels in the synovium, inflammatory cell foci in the synovial bursa, elevated serum levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, CRP, and IL-18 (P<0.05), and up-regulated mRNA and protein levels of NLRP3, ASC, Caspase-1, GSDMD, and NF-κB in the synovial tissue of ankle joints (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the medium- and high-dose Qingre Sanzhuo decoction groups showed reduced SUA in the serum (P<0.05), alleviated ankle joint swelling and joint inflammation (P<0.05), lowered serum levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, CRP, and IL-18 (P<0.05), and down-regulated mRNA and protein levels of NLRP3, ASC, Caspase-1, GSDMD, and NF-κB in the synovial tissue of ankle joints (P<0.05). However, in terms of ameliorating the pathological changes of ankle joints, only the high-dose Qingre Sanzhuo decoction group showed normal morphology of the synovial membrane of ankle joints and no obvious lesion in the articular cartilage. ConclusionQingre Sanzhuo decoction may play a role in preventing and controlling GA combined with HUA by down-regulating the activity of NLRP3/ASC/Caspase-1 pathway and inhibiting the expression of inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α, IL-1β, CRP, and IL-18.
3.Emergency medical response strategy for the 2025 Dingri, Tibet Earthquake
Chenggong HU ; Xiaoyang DONG ; Hai HU ; Hui YAN ; Yaowen JIANG ; Qian HE ; Chang ZOU ; Si ZHANG ; Wei DONG ; Yan LIU ; Huanhuan ZHONG ; Ji DE ; Duoji MIMA ; Jin YANG ; Qiongda DAWA ; Lü ; JI ; La ZHA ; Qiongda JIBA ; Lunxu LIU ; Lei CHEN ; Dong WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(04):421-426
This paper systematically summarizes the practical experience of the 2025 Dingri earthquake emergency medical rescue in Tibet. It analyzes the requirements for earthquake medical rescue under conditions of high-altitude hypoxia, low temperature, and low air pressure. The paper provides a detailed discussion on the strategic layout of earthquake medical rescue at the national level, local government level, and through social participation. It covers the construction of rescue organizational systems, technical systems, material support systems, and information systems. The importance of building rescue teams is emphasized. In high-altitude and cold conditions, rapid response, scientific decision-making, and multi-party collaboration are identified as key elements to enhance rescue efficiency. By optimizing rescue organizational structures, strengthening the development of new equipment, and promoting telemedicine technologies, the precision and effectiveness of medical rescue can be significantly improved, providing important references for future similar disaster rescues.
4.Epidemiological characteristics and spatial clustering of brucellosis in Shanxi Province
WEI Zhiyun ; LUO Xiaofei ; YU Yingjie ; HE Yaqin ; YANG qian ; DOU Qiang
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(8):842-845
Objective :
To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and spatial clustering of brucellosis in Shanxi Province from 2019 to 2023, so as to provide a reference for formulating prevention and control measures of brucellosis.
Methods:
The case data of brucellosis in Shanxi Province from 2019 to 2023 were collected through the Infectious Disease Surveillance System of the Chinese Disease Prevention and Control Information System. The seasonal distribution, population distribution, and region distribution of brucellosis cases were described. Spatial autocorrelation analysis was applied to explore the spatial clustering characteristics of brucellosis.
Results:
A total of 21 241 human brucellosis cases were reported in Shanxi Province from 2019 to 2023, with an average annual reported incidence of 11.87/100 000, showing an upward trend (P<0.05). The peak incidence period was from March to August, with 14 163 cases reported cumulatively, accounting for 66.68% of the total. There were 16 336 male cases and 4 905 female cases, with a male-to-female ratio of 3.33:1. The high-incidence age group was 40-<70 years, with 15 675 cases accounting for 73.80%. The majority of patients were farmers, with 17 926 cases accounting for 84.39%. Spatial autocorrelation analysis showed that there was spatial clustering in the incidence of brucellosis from 2019 to 2023 (all Moran's I>0, P<0.05). The high-high clustering areas were mainly Datong City, and Shuozhou City in northern Shanxi, and Linfen City in the southern Shanxi. The low-low clustering areas were mainly Taiyuan City and Yangquan City in central Shanxi, and Changzhi City and Jincheng City in southeastern Shanxi.
Conclusions
From 2019 to 2023, the reported incidence of brucellosis in Shanxi Province showed an upward trend. The incidence peaked from March to August, and males, middle-aged and elderly people and farmers were the high-risk groups. There was spatial clustering and the high-high clustering areas gradually expanded from northern Shanxi to southern Shanxi.
5.Study on correlation between treponema pallidum specific antibodies levels of syphilis and immunoglobulin levels in active syphilis patients
Yao WANG ; Jie DING ; Qian YANG ; Yinjuan SHI ; Yuting LIANG ; Yang HE ; Sheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(8):1584-1589
Objective:To investigate the correlation between the level of treponema pallidum specific antibodies(TPAb)and immunoglobulin A/E/M/G(IgA/E/M/G)and IgG subtypes in active syphilis patients,so as to provide a basis for the comprehensive di-agnosis and treatment and prognosis evaluation of clinical syphilis.Methods:Active syphilis patients admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University in 2023 were divided into 1∶4+and 1∶16+groups according to the syphilis toluidine red unheated se-rum test(TRUST),and healthy control group were selected for the detection of TPAb by chemiluminescence microparticle immunoas-say(CMIA).The contents of IgA/E/M/G and IgG1/2/3/4 were determined by immunoturbidimetry.Results:A total of 206 patients with active syphilis(125 males and 81 females)aged(46.05±19.58)years were included in this study.Compared with the healthy control group,IgG2 was decreased and TPAb,IgA/E/M/G and IgG1/3/4 levels were increased in the active syphilis group,with statistically significant differences in TPAb,IgE and IgG1/2/3 levels(P<0.05).Compared with the healthy control group,TRUST 1∶4+group had statistical differences in TPAb,IgE and IgG2,and TPAb was significantly correlated with IgE and IgG2/4.The levels of TPAb,IgA/E/M/G and IgG1/2/3 in TRUST 1∶16+group were statistically significant,and TPAb was significantly correlated with IgE and IgG4(P<0.05).In addition,there were significant differences in TPAb,IgG and IgG1/3 between the two positive groups(P<0.05).Conclu-sion:The levels of TPAb and Ig in active syphilis patients with different TRUST titers are significantly different.TPAb combined with Ig can be used to monitor the strength of syphilis activity,IgA/M/G and IgG1/3 may be candidate biomarkers.
6.Porcine SIRT5 promotes replication of foot and mouth disease virus type O in PK-15 cells
Guo-Hui CHEN ; Xi-Juan SHI ; Xin-Tian BIE ; Xing YANG ; Si-Yue ZHAO ; Da-Jun ZHANG ; Deng-Shuai ZHAO ; Wen-Qian YAN ; Ling-Ling CHEN ; Mei-Yu ZHAO ; Lu HE ; Hai-Xue ZHENG ; Xia LIU ; Ke-Shan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(5):421-429
The effect of porcine SIRT5 on replication of foot and mouth disease virus type O(FMDV-O)and the underlying regulatory mechanism were investigated.Western blot and RT-qPCR analyses were employed to monitor expression of endoge-nous SIRT5 in PK-15 cells infected with FMDV-O.Three pairs of SIRT5-specific siRNAs were synthesized.Changes to SIRT5 and FMDV-O protein and transcript levels,in addition to virus copy numbers,were measured by western blot and RT-qPCR analyses.PK-15 cells were transfected with a eukaryotic SIRT5 expression plasmid.Western blot and RT-qPCR analyses were used to explore the impact of SIRT5 overexpression on FMDV-O replication.Meanwhile,RT-qPCR analysis was used to detect the effect of SIRT5 overexpression on the mRNA expression levels of type I interferon-stimulated genes induced by SeV and FMDV-O.The results showed that expression of SIRT5 was up-regulated in PK-15 cells infected with FMDV-O and siRNA interfered with SIRT5 to inhibit FMDV-O replication.SIRT5 overexpression promoted FMDV-O replication.SIRT5 over-expression decreased mRNA expression levels of interferon-stimulated genes induced by SeV and FMDV-O.These results suggest that FMDV-O infection stimulated expression of SIRT5 in PK-15 cells,while SIRT5 promoted FMDV-O rep-lication by inhibiting production of type I interferon-stimula-ted genes.These findings provide a reference to further ex-plore the mechanism underlying the ability of porcine SIRT5 to promote FMDV-O replication.
7.Expression of porcine deltacoronavirus S protein in insect cells and preparation and identification of monoclonal antibody
Dantong LI ; Qing HE ; Dongliang WANG ; Beilei YU ; Qian YUAN ; Weijiao LIU ; Yi YANG ; Naidong WANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2024;44(11):2309-2315
Porcine deltacoronavirus(PDCoV),a newly discovered virus in recent years,can cause severe diarrhea,vomiting,dehydration and even death in piglets.S protein is an important structur-al protein of PDCoV,which determines the host or tissue tropism of the virus,and is an important target for the development of PDCoV vaccines and detection methods.In order to prepare mono-clonal antibody(MAb)against the S protein of PDCoV,the recombinant plasmid of S protein was constructed based on the extracellular domain sequence of S protein of PDCoV epidemic strain in China and transformed into DH10Bac competent cells.The recombinant bacmid was identified by blue-white spot screening and PCR.BALB/c mice were immunized with S protein,and the spleen cells of immunized mice were fused with myeloma cells.The positive hybridoma cells that secreted stable antibodies were screened by indirect ELISA and subcloning.Five hybridoma cell superna-tants(MAb)specifically recognizing S protein(2E5,4D5,5D10,2F7 and 5A9)were identified by Western blot and immunofluorescence assay(IFA).Subsequently,the neutralization test showed that three of the monoclonal antibodies(2E5,4D5 and 5D10)could neutralize the virus to varying degrees.The S protein was successfully expressed and 5 monoclonal antibodies that can stably se-crete and specifically bind to PDCoV and S protein were prepared,which laid an important founda-tion for further research on the structure and function of S protein,the development of detection methods for PDCoV infection,and the prevention or treatment of PDCoV infection.
8.Scapular motion and shoulder function in patients suffering from rotator cuff tears with typeⅢscapular dyskinesis
Lei LI ; Feng GAO ; Yifeng FU ; Jingyi SUN ; Chen HE ; Yi QIAN ; Sen GUO ; Hao XU ; Yue HAO ; Jinglun YANG ; Xiaohan ZHANG ; Yawei GONG ; Yingqi ZHAO ; Zhuang LIU ; Jingbin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2024;43(3):167-174
Objective To explore the differences in scapular motion and shoulder function between patients suffering from rotator cuff tears(RCT)with and without type Ⅲ scapular dyskinesis(SD).Meth-ods Between September 2021 and March 2023,sixteen patients suffering from rotator cuff tears with SD(SD group)and 17 counterparts without SD(non-SD group)were recruited from the Sports Hospital of the General Administration of Sport of China.Their scapular motion was assessed by measuring three parameters in the X-rays,including scapular spine line(LSS),scapular upward rotation angle(SU-RA),and coracoid upward shift distance(CUSD).Moreover,their shoulder range of motion in flexion,abduction and external rotation were recorded,and further evaluated using the Pain Visual Analog Scale(VAS)and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Score(ASES).Results No significant differenc-es were found between the two groups in the average score of SURA,CUSD and LSS at 0°~30° shoul-der abduction,or in that of CUSD and LSS at 60°~90°shoulder abduction.However,the average SU-RA score of the SD group at 60°~90°shoulder abduction was significantly greater than the other group(P<0.05).The shoulder ranges of motion during active flexion,abduction and external rotation were significantly smaller in the SD group than in the non-SD group(P<0.05).Moreover,the average VAS score in the SD group was significantly higher than the non-SD group(P<0.05),while the average ASES score was significantly lower than the latter group(P<0.05).Conclusions RCT patients type III SD exhibits greater scapular upward rotation during shoulder abduction compared to those without SD.Moreover,the former patients suffer from more severe pain and have worse shoulder range of motion and functional performance than the latter.
9.Differences in estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 and Ki-67 expressions between primary sites and metastatic sites in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
Na ZHOU ; Yanling HE ; Qian WANG ; Congying YANG ; Hao CHEN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2024;36(8):583-589
Objective:To investigate the differences in estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) and Ki-67 expressions between metastatic sites and primary sites in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients and to analyze their effects on the prognosis of patients.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 108 patients diagnosed with metastatic TNBC in Lianyungang Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University from September 2018 to September 2023 were collected. Local metastatic sites included ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes and chest wall, while distant metastatic sites encompassed contralateral axillary lymph nodes and chest wall, bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes, cervical lymph nodes, bone and viscera. The metastatic sites were identified as metastatic TNBC by using immunohistochemistry (IHC) and/or fluorescence in situ hybridization. The heterogeneity in ER, PR, HER2, and Ki-67 expression between primary sites and metastatic sites in all patients and those with local and distant metastases was analyzed, and the heterogeneity was defined as the inconsistency in the expression of markers including loss and gain expressions between primary sites and metastatic sites. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to analyze disease-free survival (DFS), and log-rank test was used for comparison among groups.Results:All patients were female, with an average age of (55±10) years; 51 cases had local metastases, and 57 cases had distant metastases. In metastatic sites, no ER and PR positivity were observed; in primary sites, 28.7% (31/108) of patients were ER positive and 21.3% (23/108) of patients were PR positive, and there were statistically significant differences in the proportion of patients with ER or PR positive between primary sites and metastatic sites (all P < 0.001). There were no statistically significant differences in the proportions of patients with different expression status including HER2 [positive: 0 (0/108) vs. 4.6%(5/108), low expression: 50.0% (54/108) vs. 45.4% (49/108), negative: 50.0% (54/108) vs. 50.0% (54/108)], Ki-67 [high expression: 86.1% (93/108) vs. 91.7% (99/108)] between metastatic sites and primary sites (all P > 0.05). The proportions of patients with inconsistent ER and PR expression between metastatic sites and primary sites were 28.7% (31/108) and 21.3% (23/108), respectively, all due to the expression loss in metastatic sites; the proportions of patients with inconsistent HER2 and Ki-67 expression between metastatic sites and primary sites were 42.6% (46/108) and 11.1% (12/108), respectively, with HER2 and Ki-67 expression loss of metastatic sites accounting for 22.2% (24/108) and 8.3% (9/108), respectively and expression gain accounting for 20.4% (22/108) and 2.8% (3/108), respectively. The proportions of patients with inconsistent ER [45.6% (26/57) vs. 9.8% (5/51)], PR [36.8% (21/57) vs. 3.9% (2/51)] and Ki-67 [17.5% (10/57) vs. 3.9% (2/51)] expression in distant metastatic sites and primary sites were higher than those with local metastatic sites and primary sites, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). The proportions of patients with inconsistent HER2 between distant metastatic sites and primary sites and those with inconsistent HER2 between local metastatic sites and primary sites were 47.4% (27/57), 37.3% (19/51), respectively, and the difference was not statistically significant ( P = 0.300). Patients with inconsistent ER and Ki-67 expressions had better DFS than those with consistent expressions, with median DFS time of 30 months (95% CI: 22-40 months) vs. 22 months (95% CI: 22-24 months) for ER and 28 months (95% CI: 20-61 months) vs. 22 months (95% CI: 22-24 months) for Ki-67, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in DFS between metastatic sites and primary sites with consistent expressions of PR and HER2 or not (all P > 0.05). Conclusions:There are differences in ER and PR expressions between primary sites and metastatic sites of metastatic TNBC patients, while the expressions of HER2 and Ki-67 seem to be no differences. The inconsistency of ER, PR and Ki-67 expressions with primary sites in distant metastatic sites are more common compared with in local metastatic sites. The differences in hormone receptor expression between primary sites and metastatic sites may impact patients' DFS.
10.Bibliometric analysis of JAK/STAT signaling pathway in rheumatoid arthritis
Xiaojun SU ; Wenju ZHU ; Qiang BAO ; Huan WANG ; Qian HE ; Jun MA ; Haidong WANG ; Xuemei TIAN ; Fuhai MA ; Haili SHEN ; Huijun YANG
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(20):1-4,8
Objective Based on the multi-software visual analysis of the literature on the effect of Janus kinase(JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription(STAT)signaling pathway on rheumatoid arthritis in the past decade,the development trend and research hotspot in this field are summarized.To provide researchers with new directions and ideas to promote the innovative development of the field.Methods The literatures related to JAK/STAT signaling pathway in rheumatoid arthritis were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection database from 2013 to 2023.CiteSpace and VOSviewer software were used to analyze the number of publications,countries,authors and keywords of 354 articles retrieved.Results The number of published papers in this field continues to increase.According to the author's research direction,the presentation of high-frequency words,and the attention to the preface and hot topics,it is suggested that this field focuses on gene expression,immune mechanism,inflammatory mechanism,pathway inhibitors,drug therapy,etc.Future research will focus on the safety,mechanism and controlled trials of pathway inhibitors and antirheumatic drugs.Conclusion The effect of JAK/STAT signaling pathway on rheumatoid arthritis has attracted much attention in the past,present and future.There are differences in the research of different teams in this field,and the regional development is unbalanced,suggesting that we should strengthen cooperation and exchanges,focus on the international frontier,and carry out more high-quality research to promote the development and progress of this field,and provide clinical basis.


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