1.Pre-operative risk assessment of hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence in liver transplant recipients by non-invasive detection of pre-existing genetic lesions
Suqin YANG ; Sunbin LING ; Jianhua LI ; Yan WANG ; Jiapei WANG ; Qiwei HUANG ; Fanming LIU ; Yiqi ZHUANG ; Yingyu ZHENG ; Rui WANG ; Zhe YANG ; Xiaoping ZHENG ; Kai WANG ; Zhikun LIU ; Jun CHEN ; Jianguo WANG ; Haiyang XIE ; Lin ZHOU ; Leiming CHEN ; Guoqiang CAO ; Dandan CHEN ; Junfang JI ; Bin ZHAO ; Chao JIANG ; Di LU ; Xuyong WEI ; Hangjin JIANG ; Qiaonan SHAN ; Hengbo SHI ; Yong-Zhen XU ; Shusen ZHENG ; Zhengxin WANG ; Shengda LIN ; Xiao XU
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2026;32(2):884-903
Background/Aims:
Liver transplantation (LT) following total hepatectomy is a life-saving treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The HCC recurrence after LT hinders the effectiveness of the procedure. The objective of this study is to develop a pre-operative risk stratification model based on a liquid biopsy.
Methods:
We conducted a comprehensive multi-omics study of 260 HCC patients from three centers, including clinical data, low-coverage whole-genome sequencing of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from plasma, as well as whole-exome, single-nucleus RNA, and spatial transcriptomics from matched tumor and non-tumor tissues.
Results:
We identified cfDNA-derived copy number alteration (CNA) signatures associated with post-transplant recurrence. By integrating cfDNA-derived CNA profiles with single-cell transcriptomic data, we traced recurrence-associated cfDNA to a distinct subpopulation of malignant cells within the primary tumor. These cells were embedded in a pro-metastatic microenvironment of specialized endothelial subtypes and cancer-associated fibroblasts. Notably, most recurrence-associated lesions were detectable in cfDNA prior to liver transplantation (LT). Building on these insights, we developed the ZJU Criteria based on CNA fragments and tumor markers, a pre-LT risk prediction tool that integrates conventional clinical factors with cfDNA-derived CNA signatures, and validated it using internal and independent external cohorts.
Conclusion
Our findings suggest that post-transplant recurrence commonly originates from advanced subclones that emerge late during tumor evolution. The ZJU Criteria provides an accurate, non-invasive strategy that significantly improves pre-LT risk stratification and clinical decision-making for patients with HCC.
2.Impact of adverse childhood experiences on mental health among young individuals:chain-mediated effect of mobile phone dependency and self-rated health
Congshang XIE ; Juanfang ZHU ; Renhua SHI ; Yan XIAO ; Lei YUAN ; Lijuan LIU
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2025;46(11):1487-1495
Objective To explore the mediating role of mobile phone dependency and self-rated health in the relationship between adverse childhood experiences(ACEs)and mental health among young adults.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using cluster random sampling among 1 611 young adults(mean age 26.30 years)from a region in Hainan Province.Participants completed the childhood trauma questionnaire(short form),the mobile phone addiction index,the depression-anxiety-stress scale(simplified Chinese version),and a self-rated health questionnaire.Pearson correlation analysis and mediation effect analysis were employed to examine the relationships among ACEs,mobile phone dependency,self-rated health,and mental health.Results ACEs,mobile phone dependency,and self-rated health were all significantly correlated with mental health(all P<0.01).ACEs had a direct negative effect on mental health(direct effect=0.221,95%confidence interval[CI]0.150-0.293).Furthermore,ACEs exerted indirect effects on mental health through 3 pathways:the independent mediation of mobile phone dependency(indirect effect=0.081,95%CI 0.035-0.130),the independent mediation of self-rated health(indirect effect=0.034,95%CI 0.011-0.062),and the chain mediation of mobile phone dependency and self-rated health(indirect effect=0.009,95%CI 0.004-0.015).Conclusion ACEs have a significant impact on the mental health of young adults,with mobile phone dependency and self-rated health serving as key mediators.Interventions aimed at reducing mobile phone dependency and improving health status may help mitigate the negative impact of childhood trauma on mental health,thereby promoting psychological well-being in this population.
3.Highly Sensitive Detection of Water in Organic Solvents Using Pyrene-Phenol-based Fluorescent Probe
Jing LIANG ; Yan-Li WANG ; Cui-Wen JIANG ; Xiao-Chuan HUANG ; Li TANG ; Tao LI ; Yu YA ; De-Jiao NING ; Li-Ping XIE ; Fei-Yan YAN
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2025;53(6):894-902,中插1-中插5
A pyrene-phenol-based fluorescent probe PyP which showed typical intramolecular charge transfer(ICT)and monomer-excimer activities was synthesized by using pyrene carboxaldehyde hydrazone and 4-tert-butyl-2,6-diformylphenol as the raw materials.The effects of solvents on PyP were studied,and the results showed that the color of protic polar solvents(Ethanol,N,N-dimethylformamide,methanol and H2O)were successfully identified.Based on the solvent polarity-regulated PyP monomer-excimer switching,the rapid and highly sensitive ratiometric probe,"Turn-off"and"Turn-on"multimodal probes were established for detection of trace water content in organic solvents(Dimethyl sulfoxide,N,N-dimethylformamide,ethanol and methanol),with detection limits(3σ/k)of 0.0021%,0.046%,0.062%and 0.024%.The method was successfully used to detect water content in dimethyl sulfoxide,N,N-dimethy lformamide,ethanol and methanol commercial organic solvents,with recoveries ranging from 97.2%to 108.0%.The developed method showed good accuracy and stability,and had good application prospect.
4.Effects of Qingre Lishi Prescription on ATP/P2X7R/IL-1β signaling pathway in rats with acute gouty arthritis
Heguo YAN ; Niqin XIAO ; Yuanyuan WEI ; Bo YANG ; Zhaohu XIE ; Jing XIE
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(10):1412-1417
Objective:To study the effects of Qingre Lishi Prescription on ATP-P2X7R-IL-1β signaling pathway in rats with acute gouty arthritis.Methods:Otally 60 SPF-grade SD rats were divided into normal group, model group, colchicine group, and Qingre Lishi Prescription low-, medium- and high-dosage groups according to random number table method; the normal group and model group were given distilled water at a dosage of 10 ml/kg by gavage, the colchicine group was given colchicine solution at a dosage of 0.6 mg/kg by gavage, and Qingre Lishi Prescription low-, medium- and high-dosage groups were given Qingre Lishi Prescription extract suspension at dosages of 11.76, 23.52, and 47.04 g/kg by gavage, once a day for 7 consecutive days. Except for the normal group, AGA models were prepared by gavage on the 4th day in all other groups, and the swelling index of the right posterior ankle joint of rats was measured at 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours after modeling; after 7 days of administration, samples were taken and HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes in the synovial tissue of the right posterior ankle joint. ELISA was used to detect the levels of serum ATP, IL-1 β, IL-8, and IL-37, and immunohistochemistry was used to detect the positive rates of P2X7R and IL-1 β proteins in the synovial tissue of the right posterior ankle joint.Results:At 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours after modeling, compared with the model group, the swelling index of the colchicine group and Qingre Lishi Prescription low-dosage group decreased ( P<0.01); the levels of serum ATP, IL - β, IL-8, and IL-37 decreased in the colchicine group and Qingre Lishi Prescription low-, medium-, and high-dosage groups ( P<0.01); the expressions of P2X7R and IL-1 β proteins in the synovial tissue of the right posterior ankle was reduced in the colchicine group and Qingre Lishi Prescription high-dosage group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Qingre Lishi Prescription may improve joint swelling and alleviate synovial tissue inflammation in AGA model rats through ATP/P2X7R/IL-1β-mediated inflammatory factor pathway.
5.Correlation of epithelial lesions between different sites of female genital tract
Jianan XIAO ; Weiyong GU ; Xiang TAO ; Yan XIE
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;60(7):549-555
Objective:To investigate the correlation of epithelial lesions among different biopsy sites in the female lower genital tract and the relationship between age and lesion distribution.Methods:A total of 406 148 patients with cervical biopsy specimens archived at the Department of Pathology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University from January 2010 to December 2021 were analyzed. Among them, 70 309 cases (17.31%) had concurrent vaginal biopsies, and 16 073 cases (3.96%) had concurrent vulvar biopsies. (1) Cases were divided into four 3-year intervals to compare vaginal or vulvar biopsy rates and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) or worse (HSIL +) detection rates across time periods. (2) Correlations between cervical lesions and vaginal or vulvar lesions were assessed. (3) Patients were stratified into three age groups (<30, 30-49, and ≥50 years) to compare vaginal or vulvar HSIL + detection rates. Results:Mean ages of patients with cervical, vaginal, and vulvar biopsies were (41.3±11.0), (47.4±12.5), and (41.9±13.2) years, respectively. Patients with vaginal biopsy were significantly older than cervical or vulvar groups (all P<0.001). (1) Vaginal biopsy rates increased markedly from 7.37% (2010—2012) to 22.76% (2019—2021; χ2=9 205.01, P<0.001); vulvar biopsy rates increased slightly from 2.80% to 5.69% ( χ2=1 777.25, P<0.001). Correspondingly, vaginal HSIL + detection rates rose from 0.28% to >0.5% (0.56% in 2013—2015, 0.59% in 2016—2018, 0.51% in 2019—2021; χ2=134.70, P<0.001), while vulvar HSIL + rates increased from 0.03% to 0.33% ( χ2=56.54, P<0.001). (2) Weak correlation existed between cervical and vaginal lesions ( r=0.28; P<0.001; n=70 309), while cervical-vulvar correlation was weaker ( r=0.22, P<0.001; n=16 073). (3) Vaginal HSIL + detection rates were higher in cervical HSIL + patients aged 30-49 years (26.65%) and ≥50 years (26.79%) versus <30 years (14.63%; both P<0.001). Conversely, vulvar HSIL + detection rates were higher in the <30 years group (23.08%) versus 30-49 years (13.83%) and ≥50 years (12.89%; both P<0.05). Conclusions:Vaginal or vulvar lesion detection rates increase with biopsy frequency. Vaginal lesions correlate with cervical abnormalities, whereas vulvar lesions are relatively independent. In cervical HSIL + patients, those <30 years are more prone to have vulvar HSIL +, while those ≥30 years show higher vaginal HSIL + incidence. These age-specific distribution patterns inform optimized biopsy strategies.
6.Expert Consensus on the Ethical Requirements for Generative AI-Assisted Academic Writing
You-Quan BU ; Yong-Fu CAO ; Zeng-Yi CHANG ; Hong-Yu CHEN ; Xiao-Wei CHEN ; Yuan-Yuan CHEN ; Zhu-Cheng CHEN ; Rui DENG ; Jie DING ; Zhong-Kai FAN ; Guo-Quan GAO ; Xu GAO ; Lan HU ; Xiao-Qing HU ; Hong-Ti JIA ; Ying KONG ; En-Min LI ; Ling LI ; Yu-Hua LI ; Jun-Rong LIU ; Zhi-Qiang LIU ; Ya-Ping LUO ; Xue-Mei LV ; Yan-Xi PEI ; Xiao-Zhong PENG ; Qi-Qun TANG ; You WAN ; Yong WANG ; Ming-Xu WANG ; Xian WANG ; Guang-Kuan XIE ; Jun XIE ; Xiao-Hua YAN ; Mei YIN ; Zhong-Shan YU ; Chun-Yan ZHOU ; Rui-Fang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(6):826-832
With the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence(GAI)technologies,their widespread application in academic research and writing is continuously expanding the boundaries of sci-entific inquiry.However,this trend has also raised a series of ethical and regulatory challenges,inclu-ding issues related to authorship,content authenticity,citation accuracy,and accountability.In light of the growing involvement of AI in generating academic content,establishing an open,controllable,and trustworthy ethical governance framework has become a key task for safeguarding research integrity and maintaining trust within the academic community.This expert consensus outlines ethical requirements across key stages of AI-assisted academic writing-including topic selection,data management,citation practices,and authorship attribution.It aims to clarify the boundaries and ethical obligations surrounding AI use in academic writing,ensuring that technological tools enhance efficiency without compromising in-tegrity.The goal is to provide guidance and institutional support for building a responsible and sustainable research ecosystem.
7.The synergistic effect and mechanism verification of effective components of Biejia-Ezhu against triple-negative breast cancer based on network pharmacology and component compatibility theory
Dou-dou FENG ; Xiao-shan LUO ; Yan-yun MENG ; Jing-zhe ZHAO ; Jiu-long ZHU ; Ya-zhen HUANG ; Qing XIE ; Xiang-Li LING ; Su XIE
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(5):950-959
Aim To explore the compatibility and po-tential mechanism of effective components of Biejia-Ezhu against triple negative breast cancer(TNBC)and verify it by experiments.Methods Effective compo-nents and targets of Biejia-Ezhu were obtained by TC-MSP and Swiss Target Prediction.Disease targets of TNBC were obtained from OMMI and GeneCards data-bases.The PPI network was constructed using STRING database.GO and KEGG path enrichment analysis was performed using DAVID database.Cytoscape3.9.1 software was used to construct the"drug-component-target-disease"network,screen key targets and compo-nents for molecular docking,and further verify the com-patibility of key components and targets in vitro.Re-sults ① A total of 71 effective components were iden-tified in the Biejia-Ezhu drug pair.There were 146 drug targets associated with the disease.A total of 113 signaling pathways were identified by KEGG analysis.The 71 potential active components of Biejia-Ezhu mainly acted on key targets such as mTORC1,ULK1,TNF,EGFR,ESR1,STAT3,HIF1A,and PTGS2.Mo-lecular docking results showed that glycine and curcu-min were the key active components of Biejia-Ezhu,and both had strong docking activity against key target proteins mTORC1 and ULK1.②The results of in vitro experiment showed that glycine combined with curcu-min significantly inhibited the proliferation and clonal formation ability of TNBC cells(P<0.05),up-regula-ted the expression of autophagy marker LC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ,down-regulated the expression of EGFR,down-regula-ted the expression of pathway protein mTORC1,p-mTOR,p-ULK1,and promoted the expression of path-way protein ULK1(P<0.05).Conclusion The key component of Biejia-Ezhu against triple-negative breast cancer is glycine-curcumin,the mechanism of which may be related to the regulation of the mTORC1/ULK1 signaling pathway to promote autophagy.
8.Synthesis, preclinical evaluation and pilot clinical study of a P2Y12 receptor targeting radiotracer 18FQTFT for imaging brain disorders by visualizing anti-inflammatory microglia.
Bolin YAO ; Yanyan KONG ; Jianing LI ; Fulin XU ; Yan DENG ; Yuncan CHEN ; Yixiu CHEN ; Jian CHEN ; Minhua XU ; Xiao ZHU ; Liang CHEN ; Fang XIE ; Xin ZHANG ; Cong WANG ; Cong LI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(2):1056-1069
As the brain's resident immune cells, microglia perform crucial functions such as phagocytosis, neuronal network maintenance, and injury restoration by adopting various phenotypes. Dynamic imaging of these phenotypes is essential for accessing brain diseases and therapeutic responses. Although numerous probes are available for imaging pro-inflammatory microglia, no PET tracers have been developed specifically to visualize anti-inflammatory microglia. In this study, we present an 18F-labeled PET tracer (QTFT) that targets the P2Y12, a receptor highly expressed on anti-inflammatory microglia. [18F]QTFT exhibited high binding affinity to the P2Y12 (14.43 nmol/L) and superior blood-brain barrier permeability compared to other candidates. Micro-PET imaging in IL-4-induced neuroinflammation models showed higher [18F]QTFT uptake in lesions compared to the contralateral normal brain tissues. Importantly, this specific uptake could be blocked by QTFT or a P2Y12 antagonist. Furthermore, [18F]QTFT visualized brain lesions in mouse models of epilepsy, glioma, and aging by targeting the aberrantly expressed P2Y12 in anti-inflammatory microglia. In a pilot clinical study, [18F]QTFT successfully located epileptic foci, showing enhanced radioactive signals in a patient with epilepsy. Collectively, these studies suggest that [18F]QTFT could serve as a valuable diagnostic tool for imaging various brain disorders by targeting P2Y12 overexpressed in anti-inflammatory microglia.
9.Predictive Value of Electrocardiogram Repolarization Related Parameters Combined with Serum BNP and 25-(OH)-D3 for Malignant Arrhythmia after PCI in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
Ling-yan XIE ; Xiao-yan JIANG ; Tao YU
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(14):2299-2307
Objective:To explore the predictive value of electrocardiogram repolarization related parameters combined with serum brain natriuretic peptide(BNP)and 25 hydroxyvitamin D3[25-(OH)-D3]for malignant arrhythmia(MA)after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)in patients with acute myocardial infarction.Methods:This study was a prospective single-center study,120 patients with acute myocardial infarction who underwent PCI in our hospital from June 2022 to June 2024 were selected,they were divided into combined group(n=25)and non combined group(n=95)based on whether MA occurred within 72 h after PCI.All patients underwent routine electrocardiogram examination,the mean R wave to R wave(RR)interval,QRS start to T end(QT)interval,T wave time,corrected QT(QTc)interval,T wave peak to T wave end(Tp-e)interval,T wave amplitude,and other electrocardiogram repolarization related parameters between two groups were measuredand compared.The serum BNP and 25-(OH)-D3 levels between two groups were detected and compared.Influencing factors were analyzed by single and multiple logistic regression analysis.Predict value was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results:The mean QT interval and QTc interval in the combined group were significantly lower than those in the non combined group(P<0.05).The serum BNP levels in the combined group was significantly higher than that in the non combined group,and the serum 25-(OH)-D3 level was significantly lower than that in the non combined group(both P<0.05).Univariate analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences in terms of age,number of vascular lesions,cardiac troponin I(cTnI),and creatine kinase MB(CK-MB)(P<0.05).Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that serum CK-MB and BNP were independent risk factors for MA after PCI in patients with acute myocardial infarction,while mean QT interval,mean QTc interval,and elevated 25-(OH)-D3 were independent protective factors(P<0.05).Draw ROC curves,and the results show that the mean QT interval,mean QTc interval,serum BNP,and 25-(OH)-D3 levels alone predict the area under curve(AUC)for postoperative MA after PCI was 0.762(0.706-0.817),0.822(0.772-0.871),0.809(0.757-0.862),and 0.709(0.642-0.775),respectively,the AUC for combined prediction was 0.882(0.843-0.920).Conclusion:Electrocardiogram repolarization related parameters such as mean QT interval and QTc interval for MA after PCI in patients with acute myocardial infarction were lower,serum BNP is increased,and 25-(OH)-D3 is decreased,the combined detection of these indicators has high predictive value for postoperative MA after PCI.
10.Correlation of epithelial lesions between different sites of female genital tract
Jianan XIAO ; Weiyong GU ; Xiang TAO ; Yan XIE
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;60(7):549-555
Objective:To investigate the correlation of epithelial lesions among different biopsy sites in the female lower genital tract and the relationship between age and lesion distribution.Methods:A total of 406 148 patients with cervical biopsy specimens archived at the Department of Pathology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University from January 2010 to December 2021 were analyzed. Among them, 70 309 cases (17.31%) had concurrent vaginal biopsies, and 16 073 cases (3.96%) had concurrent vulvar biopsies. (1) Cases were divided into four 3-year intervals to compare vaginal or vulvar biopsy rates and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) or worse (HSIL +) detection rates across time periods. (2) Correlations between cervical lesions and vaginal or vulvar lesions were assessed. (3) Patients were stratified into three age groups (<30, 30-49, and ≥50 years) to compare vaginal or vulvar HSIL + detection rates. Results:Mean ages of patients with cervical, vaginal, and vulvar biopsies were (41.3±11.0), (47.4±12.5), and (41.9±13.2) years, respectively. Patients with vaginal biopsy were significantly older than cervical or vulvar groups (all P<0.001). (1) Vaginal biopsy rates increased markedly from 7.37% (2010—2012) to 22.76% (2019—2021; χ2=9 205.01, P<0.001); vulvar biopsy rates increased slightly from 2.80% to 5.69% ( χ2=1 777.25, P<0.001). Correspondingly, vaginal HSIL + detection rates rose from 0.28% to >0.5% (0.56% in 2013—2015, 0.59% in 2016—2018, 0.51% in 2019—2021; χ2=134.70, P<0.001), while vulvar HSIL + rates increased from 0.03% to 0.33% ( χ2=56.54, P<0.001). (2) Weak correlation existed between cervical and vaginal lesions ( r=0.28; P<0.001; n=70 309), while cervical-vulvar correlation was weaker ( r=0.22, P<0.001; n=16 073). (3) Vaginal HSIL + detection rates were higher in cervical HSIL + patients aged 30-49 years (26.65%) and ≥50 years (26.79%) versus <30 years (14.63%; both P<0.001). Conversely, vulvar HSIL + detection rates were higher in the <30 years group (23.08%) versus 30-49 years (13.83%) and ≥50 years (12.89%; both P<0.05). Conclusions:Vaginal or vulvar lesion detection rates increase with biopsy frequency. Vaginal lesions correlate with cervical abnormalities, whereas vulvar lesions are relatively independent. In cervical HSIL + patients, those <30 years are more prone to have vulvar HSIL +, while those ≥30 years show higher vaginal HSIL + incidence. These age-specific distribution patterns inform optimized biopsy strategies.

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