1.Luteolin ameliorates ulcerative colitis in mice via reducing the depletion of NCR+ILC3 through Notch signaling pathway
Xueqian XIE ; Pengcheng LI ; Meng ZHAO ; Bo XU ; Guixing ZHANG ; Qing WANG ; Chen NI ; Xia LUO ; Lian ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2024;22(11):991-1002
The disorder of group 3 innate lymphoid cells(ILC3)subgroup,such as the predominance of NCR-ILC3 but the deple-tion of NCR+ILC3,is unfavorable to damaged intestinal barrier repair,which leads to the prolongations and obstinacy of ulcerative colitis(UC).Our previous studies had shown that luteolin promoted NCRILC3 differentitating into NCR+ILC3 to improving the de-pletion of NCR+ILC3 in UC mice,while the mechanism is unclear.This article aimed to explore the underlying mechanism of luteolin enhancing the proportion NCR+ILC3.UC mice model was established with 2%DSS and Notch signaling was blocked,then luteolin was used to intervene.The results showed that the effect of luteolin on ameliorating disease symptoms in UC mice,including inhibit-ing the weight loss,reducing the pathological damage of colon mucosa,etc.,was diminished with blocking Notch signaling pathway.In addition,luteolin increased the proportion of NCR+ILC3,NCR+MNK3 and IL-22+ILC3,decreased intestinal permeability,pro-moted mucin secretion,and promoted ZO-1 and Occludin expression,the above effect of luteolin was neutralized by Notch inhibitor LY-411575.Luteolin activated the abnormally blocked Notch signaling pathway in UC mice.And molecular docking predicted the af-finity of luteolin for RBPJ to be-7.5 kcal·mol-1 in mouse,respectively;the affinity of luteolin for Notchl and RBPJ was respectively scored to be-6.4 kcal·mol-1 and-7.7 kcal·mol-1 homo sapiens.These results proved that luteolin is positive for enhancing the propor-tion of NCR+ILC3 via Notch signaling,and it provides a basis for targeting NCR+ILC3 for restoring intestinal barrier function to alle-viating ulcerative colitis.
2.The Role of Deep Phenotyping of Precision Medicine for Rare Bone Diseases
Guozhuang LI ; Kexin XU ; Zhihong WU ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Guixing QIU ; Nan WU
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2023;2(4):469-475
Deep phenotyping is a precise and comprehensive approach used for the precise analysis and comprehensive assessment of multi-system phenotypes of the patients. The approach uses symptoms, signs, various medical examination and laboratory results, and other relevant medical information. In the clinical diagnosis and medical research of rare bone diseases, deep phenotyping plays a pivotal role. The realization of precision medicine primarily comprises three key dimensions: deep phenotyping, stratified medicine, and targeted therapy. The deep phenotyping is the basis for the latter two. Deep phenotyping not only facilitates fine subtyping of diseases, but also allows for the in-depth understanding of genetic data. The use of deep phenotyping requires stand- ardized terminology and specific procedures. Moreover, deep phenotyping shows substantial potential using the application of artificial intelligence technology particularly when combining with multi-omics techniques.
3.A Case Report of Blau Syndrome
Guozhuang LI ; Kexin XU ; Sen ZHAO ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Guixing QIU ; Ruifang SUI ; Tao WANG ; Min SHEN ; Xuejun ZENG ; Wei WANG ; Mingsheng MA ; Min WEI ; Xiao LONG ; Ke LYU ; Li HUO ; Lei XUAN ; Nan WU
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2023;2(4):547-553
Blau syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the a mix of granulomatous arthritis, uveitis, and dermatitis. Patients typically manifest multisystem involvement, including ocular, skin, and skeletal abnormalities. Blau syndrome is extremely rare, with a global incidence of less than one in a million among children. In this multidisciplinary consultation, we present a case of a 21-year-old young female patient having multisystemic involvement since early childhood. She was presented with multiple joint swelling, skin lesions, increased eye discharge, and accompanied by hypertension and arterial abnormalities, and received a diagnosis of uveitis. The patient had been receiving steroid treatment since the age of 6 and has tried various medications, with some improvement in joint swelling and ocular symptoms. Through this rare disease multidisciplinary consultation, we aim to provide guidance in the molecular diagnosis of the patient, multisystem assessment, and the selection and formulation of treatment plans. Additionally, we hope that by reporting this case, clinical physicians can gain a better understanding of the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment strategies for Blau syndrome, thereby improving the management and treatment of rare diseases.
4.Computer Vision in Medical Imaging and its Impact on the Rare Musculoskeletal Diseases
Xueyi ZHANG ; Bo SUN ; Guilin CHEN ; Ge HU ; Qing LI ; Guixing QIU
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2023;2(4):589-595
There are over 6000 rare diseases in the world, affecting more than 300 million people. Early and precise diagnosis of rare diseases has always been the goal in clinical medicine. Emerging computer vision technology now greatly enhance medicine and healthcare and shows the potential in assisting the diagnosis and treatment for rare diseases. The technology can be a useful tool for extracting disease-relevant patterns from medical imaging. However, the effectiveness of its application depends on the complexity of the medical cases. In this paper, we summarize the challenges and emerging solution for the application of computer vision in diagnosis, rehabilitation as well as management of rare musculoskeletal diseases.
5.Investigation on the knowledge, attitude and practice of exercise rehabilitation nursing of clinical nurses in Class Ⅲ Grade A hospitals in China
Jing CAO ; Siyao WANG ; Yaping CHEN ; Yuan XU ; Ge LIU ; Yu ZHAO ; Li WANG ; Guixing QIU ; Xinjuan WU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2021;27(33):4526-4530
Objective:To understand the current status of knowledge, attitude and practice of exercise rehabilitation nursing of clinical nurses in ClassⅢ Grade A hospitals in China.Methods:The convenient sampling method was adopted to conduct an online survey of 9 091 nurses from 31 Class Ⅲ Grade A hospitals in 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions by using a self-designed questionnaire on Nurses' Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Exercise Rehabilitation from May to July 2019. There were 34 items in the questionnaire, which mainly included the basic information of the survey objects, the knowledge and skills of sports rehabilitation nursing that nurses needed to master, the willingness of nurses to provide sports rehabilitation guidance and the current status of clinical implementation. A total of 9 091 questionnaires were distributed in this study, and the effective response rate was 100%.Results:Among the 9 091 nurses, 3 728 nurses (41.0%, 3 728/9 091) and 3 749 nurses (41.2%, 3 749/9 091) respectively indicated that they had not received relevant courses or skills training in school. 8 565 nurses (94.2%, 8 565/9 091) thought it was important to provide sports rehabilitation guidance, but they lacked the corresponding guidance ability, motivation and energy. In practice, 8 493 nurses (93.4%, 8 493/9 091) would provide suggestions and guidance related to sports rehabilitation to patients, mainly based on departmental nursing routine, relevant training, personal experience and literature.Conclusions:Clinical nurses in ClassⅢ Grade A hospitals in China have a positive attitude to participate in the exercise rehabilitation guidance of patients, but the level of knowledge and skills is low, and the behavior of rehabilitation guidance needs to be standardized. In the future, it should be further strengthened in terms of professional training, personnel training and related guidelines and standard construction.
6.Effect of isoflurane post-conditioning on hippocampus neurons with cerebral ischemic reperfusion injury in rats
Guixing ZHANG ; Sheng WANG ; Jiangwen YIN ; Mingyue GE ; Zhigang DAI ; Li PENG ; Yan LI ; Junqiang SI
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2019;35(1):66-71
Objective To investigate whether Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway mediating the neuroprotection of isoflurane post-conditioning in hippocampal neurons damage induced by ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats.Methods According to the randomized principle, 60 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into five groups (12 rats in each group):sham group (group S), model group (group M), ISO+model group (group MI), ISO+model+DKK-1 group (group MDI) and model+DKK-1 group (group MD).A rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) was established with 90 min ischemia followed by 24 hreperfusion.Group S was only exposed to one side of the internal carotid artery without fishing line.Isoflurane post-conditioning groups (group MI, MDI) were immediately treated with 1.5%isoflurane for 60 min at the onset of reperfusion.DKK-1 (5μg/kg) was injected intracerebroventricularly 30 min before the model established in group MDI and group MD.After reperfusion for 24 h, Longa score method was used for neurological deficit score.HE staining and Tunel fluorescence was employed to observe the morphological changes of neurons.Immunohistochemistry and Western Blot were applied to detect the expression of target protein in CA1 region.Results Compared with group S, the neurobehavioral score, the number of apoptosis and the expression of Bax and GSK-3βprotein in group M all increased (P<0.05), while the expression ofβ-catenin and Bcl-2/Bax ratio decreased (P<0.05) ;Compared with group M, the neurobehavioral score, the number of apoptosis and the expression of Bax protein were significantly decreased (P<0.05), while the expression of Bcl-2, β-catenin protein and the Bcl-2/Bax ratio were significantly increased (P<0.05) in group MI.Compared with group MI, the neurobehavioral score, the number of apoptosis, Bax and GSK-3βprotein in group MDI were significantly increased (P<0.05), while the Bcl-2, β-catenin protein expression, and Bcl-2/Bax ratio were significantly decreased (P<0.05).Conclusion Isoflurane post-conditioning may protect the hippocampus neurons against cerebral ischemic reperfusion-induced damage via the way that the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway regulates the expression levels of Bcl-2 and Bax proteins in rats.
7.The optimal rule-out strategy for acute myocardial infarction in chest pain patients with normal hs-cTnT
Ying GUO ; Wei LUO ; Fei DING ; Guixing LI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2018;34(1):63-66
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of rule-out strategy for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in chest pain patients with normal high-sensitivity troponin T (hs-cTnT).Methods Adults presenting chest pain to the West China hospital of Sichuan university from January 2016 to January 2017 were enrolled.Clinical data including ECG and hs-cTnT concentration was obtained.The diagnostic value of three strategies were evaluated.The optimal rule-out strategy for AMI were finally established in chest pain patients.Results A total of 153 patients were enrolled.In patients with chest pain time less than 5 h,the first hscTnT level was less than 14 ng/L.The negative predictive value (NPV) of 0/3 h dynamic observation and 5 minus the time of chest pain were 100%.The NPV was 99.8% to rule-out AMI directly using the first hs-cTnT level.Conclusions For patients with chest pain time less than 5 h,the first hs-cTnT level less than 14 ng/L,0/3 h dynamic observation and the strategy of 5 h minus chest pain time have the same diagnosis value for ruling out AMI alternatively.It was not suggested to use the first hs-cTnT level to rule out AMI .
8.Significance of emergency observation time of measurement with high-sensitive troponin T in patients with chest pain
Wei LUO ; Ying GUO ; Hu NIE ; Xiangyang DU ; Yong HE ; Xin NIE ; Wei GAN ; Guixing LI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2018;34(6):1016-1018
Objective To investigate the value of emergency observation time of chest pain patients for ruling-out myocardial infarction by using high-sensitive troponin T. Method Total 1 687 patients with chest pain from December 2015 to August 2016 visiting Sichuan University Huaxi Hospital emergency department were en-rolled.We included 1082 patients who diagnose with AMI finally.We define the time from the start of the chest pain to visiting the emergency as the onset time.We analyzed the level of high-sensitive troponin T of AMI patients at dif-ferent onset time and calculated the rate of patients with hs-cTnT level lower than the conventional hs-cTnT thresh-old of 14 ng/L. Result Among 1082 cases of AMI patients,32 patients with hs-cTnT level below threshold(14 ng/L).The for whose The onset time over 5h was observed in AMI patients with hs-cTnT level over 14 ng/L.Con-clusion AMI can not be excluded in chest pain patients whose hs-cTnT levels below the conventional threshold value of 14 ng/L,and these people should be dynamically monitored for 5h in emergency department.The patients can exclude AMI if the hs-cTnT levels are below 14 ng/L after 5 hours.
9.Immediate rule-out of acute myocardial infarction using low risk electrocardiogram and baseline high-sensitivity troponin T in chest pain patients
Ying GUO ; Xiangyang DU ; Xin NIE ; Yong HE ; Xiaoling LI ; Guixing LI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(15):2573-2576
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the negative predictive value (NPV) and Sensitivity(Sen) of ruling out acute myocardial infarction(AMI) using low risk electrocardiogram(ECG) and baseline high-Sensitivity troponin T(hs-cTnT) immediately in chest pain patients. Methods Patients presenting to chest pain center with complain of chest pain in West China hospital of Sichuan university were enrolled. Clinical data including ECG and hs-cTnT concentration were gained .According to different diagnosis cutoff point, the NPV and Sen of ruling out AMI using low risk ECG and baseline hs-cTnT immediately in chest pain patients were evaluated. Results An hs-cTnT cutoff of 5 ng/L resulted in a NPV of 99.9%ruling out of all non-AMI patients. Adding the information of a low risk ECG resulted in a 100%NPV (19.51%ruled out). At any diagnosis cutoff point, present hs-cTnT concentration can not rule out AMI completely . Adding the information of a low risk ECG , the NPV of present hs-cTnT was improved and more non-AMI patients were ruled out safely. Conclusions It is safe to rule out AMI among the chest pain patients when the level of hs-cTnT less than 5 ng/L combined with low risk electrocardiogram.
10.The research about changes of thyroid function in patients with depression
Guangquan LI ; Weidong ZHOU ; Yong HE ; Xin NIE ; Guixing LI
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2017;38(18):2556-2558
Objective To study thyroid function in patients with depression.Methods The average levels of TSH,FT3,FT4 in 5 316 patients with depression were compared with 5 316 healthy controls.The average levels of TSH,FT3,FT4 were compared between male and female patients with depression.The differences of thyroid disease detection rate were compared between elder and group younger group.Results The differences of TSH,FT3,FT4 levels between the depression patients and healthy controls have statistically significant(P<0.05).The differences of TSH,FT3,FT4 levels between the male depression patients and the female depression patients have statistically significant (P< 0.05).The hyperthyroidism prevalence were as follows:6.50 % versus 6.10 % (P>0.05),compared between older and younger depression patients.The subclinical hypothyroidism prevalence 24.30 % versus 9.40 % (P<0.05),compared between older and younger depression patients.The hypothyroidism prevalence 14.30 % versus 2.90% (P<0.05),compared between older and younger depression patients.Conclusion Depression is easily caused by low thyroid hormone levels.Women and elder people with hypothyroidism should more prevent depression.Thyroid hormones can be used as routine screening index of depression,but not specific indicators.

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