1.Influence of triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio on the onset of primary liver cancer
Jianguo JIA ; Xiangming MA ; Fei TIAN ; Yali ZHANG ; Jiaying DAI ; Saifang LUO ; Liying CAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2024;40(4):753-759
ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of triglyceride (TG)/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ratio on the onset of primary liver cancer. MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted. Physical examination data were collected from 99 750 cases of on-the-job and retired employees of Kailuan Group who participated health examination from July 2006 to December 2007, and they were followed up till December 31, 2021 to observe the onset of primary liver cancer. A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between multiple groups, and the Kruskal-Wallis H test was used for comparison of continuous data with skewed distribution between multiple groups; the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. According to the tertiles of TG/HDL-C ratio, the subjects were divided into Q1, Q2, and Q3 groups, and the incidence density of primary liver cancer was calculated for each group. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to calculate the cumulative incidence rate of primary liver cancer in each group, and the log-rank test was used to compare the difference in cumulative incidence rate between groups. The Cox proportional hazards model was used to analyze the influence of TG/HDL-C ratio on the onset of primary liver cancer. ResultsThere were significant differences between the three groups in age, proportion of male subjects, waist circumference, body mass index, fasting blood glucose, systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, triglyceride, total cholesterol, HDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, alanine aminotransferase, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, chronic liver diseases, hypertension, diabetes, the family history of malignant tumor, drinking, smoking, physical exercise, and educational level (P<0.05). During the mean follow-up time of 14.06±2.71 years, there were 484 cases of new-onset liver cancer, among whom there were 446 male subjects and 38 female subjects. The incidence density of primary liver cancer was 0.39/1 000 person-years in the Q1 group, 0.35/1 000 person-years in the Q2 group, and 0.30/1 000 person-years in the Q3 group, and the cumulative incidence rates of primary liver cancer in the three groups were 6.03‰, 5.28‰, and 4.49‰, respectively, with a significant difference between the three groups based on the long-rank test (χ2=6.06, P=0.048). After adjustment for the confounding factors considered, the Cox proportional hazards model showed that compared with the Q3 group, the Q1 group had a hazard ratio of 2.04 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.61 — 2.58, Pfor trend<0.05), and the Q2 group had a hazard ratio of 1.53 (95%CI: 1.21 — 1.92, Pfor trend<0.05). ConclusionThe reduction in TG/HDL-C ratio is associated with an increase in the rask of primary liver cancer, especially in people with chronic liver diseases.
2.Mechanism of Tumor T Cell Exhaustion from Perspective of ''Sanjiao-Yingwei'' Qi Transformation Malfunction
Xinhao TANG ; Bowen CHU ; Yuanyuan QIN ; Yeling LIU ; Xinyan SHU ; Mianhua WU ; Gang YIN ; Jianguo DAI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(5):176-185
In order to promote the innovative application of Sanjiao theory and Yingwei theory, this paper tries to apply the ''Sanjiao-Yingwei'' Qi transformation theory to the treatment of tumor diseases, integrating it with T cell exhaustion mechanism to elaborate on its scientific connotation and using network pharmacology and bioinformatics to elucidate the correlation between the anti-tumor mechanism of ''Sanjiao-Yingwei'' Qi transformation and T cell exhaustion. The ''Sanjiao-Yingwei'' Qi transformation function is closely related to the immunometabolic ability of the human body, and the ''Sanjiao-Yingwei'' Qi transformation system constitutes the immunometabolic exchange system within and outside the cellular environment. Cancer toxicity is generated by the fuzzy Sanjiao Qi, and the long-term fuzzy Sanjiao Qi is the primary factor leading to T cell exhaustion, which is related to the long-term activation of T cell receptors by the high tumor antigen load in the tumor microenvironment. Qi transformation malfunction of the Sanjiao produces phlegm and collects stasis, which contributes to T cell exhaustion and is correlated with nutrient deprivation, lipid accumulation, and high lactate levels in the immunosuppressed tumor microenvironment, as well as with the release of transforming growth factor-β and upregulated expression of programmed death receptor-1 by tumor-associated fibroblasts and platelets in the tumor microenvironment. Ying and Wei damage due to Sanjiao Qi transformation malfunction is similar to the abnormal manifestations such as progressive loss of exhausted T cell effector function and disturbance of cellular energy metabolism. Guizhi decoction, Shengming decoction, and Wendan decoction can correct T cell exhaustion and exert anti-tumor effects through multi-target and multi-pathways by regulating ''Sanjiao-Yingwei'' Qi transformation, and hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) may be one of the main pathways to correct T cell exhaustion. It was found that HIF-1α may be one of the important prognostic indicators in common tumors by bioinformatics. The use of the ''Sanjiao-Yingwei'' Qi transformation method may play an important part in improving the prognosis of tumor patients in clinical practice.
3.Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats genotyping of Yersinia pestis in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province
Juan JIN ; Jian HE ; Sheng LI ; Xiaoyan YANG ; Youquan XIN ; Qi ZHANG ; Jianguo YANG ; Yong JIN ; Guanghui LI ; Xiaolu ZHANG ; Ruixia DAI ; Wei LI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2023;42(2):111-115
Objective:To learn about the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) genotyping of Yersinia pestis in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (Yushu for short), Qinghai Province, and to explore its genetic characteristics. Methods:In this study, 44 representative strains isolated from local natural plague focus in Yushu from 1963 to 2007 were selected as experimental objects to extract DNA. Primers targeting the three CRISPR loci (YPa, YPb, and YPc) were designed for PCR amplification. The amplified products were sequenced and analyzed to identify the CRISPR spacer, and to determine the CRISPR genotypes and clusters.Results:Twenty-three spacers including 14 of YPa, 6 of YPb and 3 of YPc were observed among 44 strains, of which 2 spacers (a106 and a107) were firstly identified. According to the spacer arrays, the strains were divided into 15 CRISPR genotypes and classified into 6 CRISPR clusters which were Cb4, Cc3', Ca7, Ca7', CaΔ5' and Ca35', respectively. Among them, Ca7 was the most epidemic dominant cluster (34 strains) in Yushu.Conclusion:The CRISPR loci of Yersinia pestis in Yushu have multiple genotypes, high genetic polymorphism, and complex population structure.
4.Establishment of whole-process intelligent pharmaceutical care model for peritoneal dialysis patients
Yongfu HANG ; Yan XU ; Xiaohua DAI ; Tiantian WU ; Yinyin DUAN ; Deyu XU ; Kun HU ; Xingxing LIU ; Jianguo ZHU ; Liyan MIAO ; Lin LI
China Pharmacy 2023;34(21):2644-2648
OBJECTIVE To develop a whole-process intelligent model of pharmaceutical care for peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, and to provide a reference for clinical pharmacists to provide standardized PD pharmaceutical care. METHODS The pharmaceutical care mode of PD patients at home and abroad was investigated and analyzed. Based on the actual situation of the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University (hereinafter referred to as “our hospital”), with “home→PD center outpatient→ inpatient department” as the main node, the recycling process of medication reconciliation was optimized. The whole-process intelligent pharmaceutical care model of PD was illustrated by improving the Chinese version of the drug-related problems (DRPs) classification tool, developing the corresponding pharmaceutical care process, and presenting specific cases. RESULTS Based on the medication therapy management (MTM) platform, our hospital had built a closed-loop PD whole-process intelligent pharmaceutical care model of “in-hospital pharmaceutical care (building document)-PD outpatient MTM-home pharmaceutical care (online App management)”. A “double cycle” workflow of “admission→discharge→outpatient” medication reconciliation cycle and “discovery-analysis-intervention-follow-up-record-evaluation” DRPs cycle was formed. CONCLUSIONS The establishment of the whole-process intelligent pharmaceutical care model for PD in our hospital provides experience for standardizing pharmaceutical care for PD patients, and can reduce DRPs.
5.Application of multiple post labeling delay time arterial spin labeling imaging in the quantitative blood flow analysis of brain subregions in healthy adults
Qingqing LI ; Fei CHEN ; Jianguo ZHONG ; Yuan SHEN ; Congsong DONG ; Lizheng YAO ; Jianbin HU ; Shu WANG ; Xiaochen NIU ; Zhenyu DAI
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2022;61(8):908-915
Objective:To explore the normal ranges of perfusion parameters between cerebral hemisphere, cerebellar hemisphere and brain anatomical subregions (56 pairs) in different gender and age groups with multiple post labeling delay time (Multi-PLD) arterial spin labeling (ASL) imaging.Methods:From November 2020 to December 2020, 42 healthy adult volunteers (Male 25, Female 17) were recruited to perform 7 PLD ASL imaging, including 21 young adults (15 males and 6 females, aged 23—35 years) and 21 seniors (10 males and 11 females, aged 36—74 years). The data was processed offline by Cereflow software to obtain arterial arrival time (ATT) and corrected cerebral blood flow (CBF) and cerebral blood volume (CBV) perfusion parameters. SimpleITK standardization function was used to standardize the calculated perfusion image according to the anatomical automatic labeling (AAL) template. Therefore, CBF, ATT, CBV perfusion values of brain subregions were obtained. Paired samples t test, Wilcoxon rank sum test, independent samples t test and Mann-Whitney U test were used to compare the differences of perfusion parameters in the cerebral hemisphere, the cerebellar hemisphere, brain subregions depending on side, gender and age. Pearson correlation analysis was used to compare the correlations of perfusion parameters with age. Results:CBF in 62.5% (35/56) subregions and CBV in 44.6% (25/56) subregions were higher in right side than those in left side. ATT in most brain anatomical subregions (16/56) were higher in left side. The CBF [(35.30±8.31) vs. (34.34±7.53) ml·100g -1·min -1, P=0.021], CBV [(0.47±0.11) vs. (0.45±0.09) ml/100g, P<0.001], ATT [(1.30±0.10) vs. (1.24±0.11) s, P<0.001] in left cerebellar hemisphere were higher than that of right side. The CBF (28/56) of cerebral hemisphere, cerebellar hemisphere and brain subregions was higher in females than that in males, while ATT in 83.9% (47/56) subregions was lower than that in males (all P<0.05). CBV in female subjects was higher only in 5 brain regions (superior occipital gyrus, middle occipital gyrus, inferior occipital gyrus, superior parietal gyrus and cerebelum_7b) (all P<0.05). In young subjects, CBF in 44.6% (25/56) subregions and CBV in 33.9% (19/56) subregions were higher than those in the senior group (all P<0.05). The ATT in most subregions in young group were lower than those in senior group, but the difference was statistically significant only in rectus gyrus ( P=0.026) and paracentral lobule ( P=0.006). The CBF ( r=-0.430, P=0.005) and CBV ( r=-0.327, P=0.035) of cerebral hemisphere were negatively correlated with age. The CBF (24/25, r range:-0.497 —-0.343, all P<0.05) and CBV (16/19, r range:-0.474 —-0.322, all P<0.05) in most subregions were negatively correlated with age, while ATT was positively correlated (gyrus rectus: r=0.311, P=0.045; paracentral lobule: r=0.392, P=0.010). Conclusions:Multi-PLD ASL imaging could be applied for quantitative analysis of brain perfusion. The perfusion parameters of anatomical subregions are different depending on side, gender, and age.
6.Etiology of Yersinia pestis in a plague natural foci of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Ruixia DAI ; Jian HE ; Youquan XIN ; Xiaoyan YANG ; Cunxiang LI ; Haoming XIONG ; Juan JIN ; Jianguo YANG ; Baiqing WEI ; Wei LI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2021;40(6):454-459
Objective:To analyze the pathogenic characteristics of Yersinia pestis in a plague natural foci in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Methods:In this study, 1 378 strains of Yersinia pestis isolated from different regions, hosts and vectors in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau from 1954 to 2016 were taken as the research objects. Phenotypic characteristics, plasmid spectrum and genotype of the strains were studied by using conventional techniques and molecular biological techniques. The etiology and geographical distribution of the plague were studied. Results:There were 6 biochemical types of Yersinia pestis in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, namely Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Qilian Mountain, Gangdis Mountain, Kunlun Mountain A, Kunlun Mountain B and Chuanqing Plateau. This study found that the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau type strain was not only distributed in north Tibet Plateau, but also distributed in south Tibet, and the distribution of Gangdis Mountain type strain extended to south Tibet. Four virulence factors (capsule antigen, yersinin, virulence antigen and pigmentation factor) were found in 79.97% (1 102/1 378) Yersinia pestis. The results also showed that there were 12 kinds of plasmids carried by Yersinia pestis strains in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which constituted 17 kinds of plasmid spectrum. There were 3 kinds of the largest plasmids with taxonomic properties, forming their respective relatively independent distribution areas. The study of different regions (DFR) type showed that 5, 8, 14, 19, 32 and 44 of 1 378 strains were the main genotypes, and the main genome types had obvious geographical distribution. Conclusions:All the tested strains have the characteristics of plague pathogen in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The polymorphism of the main hosts, vectors and the ecological landscape of plague geography in the plague foci in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau may lead to the diversity of biochemical characters, plasmid spectrum and geno types of Yersinia pestis.
7.Efficacy of levofloxacin and moxifloxacin in the treatment of experimentally infected guinea pigs with Yersinia pestis
Jian HE ; Youquan XIN ; Xiaoyan YANG ; Sheng LI ; Qi ZHANG ; Juan JIN ; Jianguo YANG ; Haoming XIONG ; Ruixia DAI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2021;40(11):880-883
Objective:To observe the efficacy of levofloxacin and moxifloxacin in the treatment of experimental plague in guinea pigs.Methods:A total of 70 SPF guinea pigs, female, weighing 250 to 300 g, were selected and randomly divided into 7 groups according to body weight by random number table. There were 10 guinea pigs in each group: levofloxacin 24, 48, 72 h groups, moxifloxacin 24, 48, 72 h groups (drug treatment was carried out after being infected with Yersinia pestis for 24, 48 and 72 h, respectively) and control group (without treatment). Experimentally infected plague model was established through guinea pigs subcutaneous injection of 141 strains of Yersinia pestis [1 × 10 7 colony forming unit (CFU)]; referring to the adult dose in the "National Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China", the daily dose of guinea pigs was converted by Shi Xinyou's animal conversion coefficient method for treatment, the doses of levofloxacin and moxifloxacin in each guinea pig were 12.0 and 9.6 mg/d, respectively for 9 days. The guinea pigs were killed 9 days after drug withdrawal for bacteriological examination and pathological observation, and the cure rate was calculated. Results:The cure rates of levofloxacin 24, 48 and 72 h groups were 100.0% (10/10), 70.0% (7/10) and 6/6, respectively. The cure rates of moxifloxacin 24, 48 and 72 h groups were 100.0% (10/10), 100.0% (10/10) and 5/7, respectively, and the cure rate of animals in the control group was 0 (0/10). Compared with the control group, there were significant differences in the efficacy of moxifloxacin 24, 48 and 72 h groups and levofloxacin 24, 48 and 72 h groups ( P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the two drugs at the same starting time ( P > 0.05). Conclusion:The effects of levofloxacin and moxifloxacin on animal plague infection are ideal and the two drugs can be used as a substitute for streptomycin in plague treatment under special circumstances.
8.Recommendation on global prevention and control of coronavirus disease 2019 in the early stage
YI Heya ; LI Chuan ; WANG Peng ; CUI Zengwei ; XIA Jianguo ; DAI Shuyu ; LIANG Xiaofeng
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;32(4):325-329
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus(SARS-CoV-2)is highly infectious and people are generally susceptible to it. In this article,we reviewed current research into the epidemiological characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19),introduced China's effective prevention and control experience,preliminarily summarized the phased Results of China's fight against the COVID-19,and reviewed the early measures taken by Singapore,Japan,Italy,Iran and South Korea. We recommended China’s prevention and control measures in response to COVID-19 to the world;appealed to pay attention to non-drug interventions,to strengthen the cooperation and sharing of COVID-19 epidemic data and research,to improve the global ability in respond to public health emergencies,and to reduce the impact of COVID-2019 on the sustainable development of economy and society.
9.Na2CO3-responsive Photosynthetic and ROS Scavenging Mechanisms in Chloroplasts of Alkaligrass Revealed by Phosphoproteomics
Suo JINWEI ; Zhang HENG ; Zhao QI ; Zhang NAN ; Zhang YONGXUE ; Li YING ; Song BAOHUA ; Yu JUANJUAN ; Cao JIANGUO ; Wang TAI ; Luo JI ; Guo LIHAI ; Ma JUN ; Zhang XUMIN ; She YIMIN ; Peng LIANWEI ; Ma WEIMIN ; Guo SIYI ; Miao YUCHEN ; Chen SIXUE ; Qin ZHI ; Dai SHAOJUN
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2020;18(3):271-288
Alkali-salinity exerts severe osmotic, ionic, and high-pH stresses to plants. To under-stand the alkali-salinity responsive mechanisms underlying photosynthetic modulation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) homeostasis, physiological and diverse quantitative proteomics analyses of alkaligrass (Puccinellia tenuiflora) under Na2CO3 stress were conducted. In addition, Western blot,real-time PCR, and transgenic techniques were applied to validate the proteomic results and test the functions of the Na2CO3-responsive proteins. A total of 104 and 102 Na2CO3-responsive proteins were identified in leaves and chloroplasts, respectively. In addition, 84 Na2CO3-responsive phospho-proteins were identified, including 56 new phosphorylation sites in 56 phosphoproteins from chloro-plasts, which are crucial for the regulation of photosynthesis, ion transport, signal transduction, and energy homeostasis. A full-length PtFBA encoding an alkaligrass chloroplastic fructose-bisphosphate aldolase (FBA) was overexpressed in wild-type cells of cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. Strain PCC 6803, leading to enhanced Na2CO3 tolerance. All these results indicate that thermal dissipation, state transition, cyclic electron transport, photorespiration, repair of pho-tosystem (PS) Ⅱ, PSI activity, and ROS homeostasis were altered in response to Na2CO3 stress, which help to improve our understanding of the Na2CO3-responsive mechanisms in halophytes.
10.Changes of intertemporal choice in migraine sufferers
Xingqi WU ; Yingju DAI ; Huijuan MA ; Tongjian BAI ; Jianguo GAO ; Kai WANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2017;26(3):226-231
Objective To investigate whether there are changes in the ability of intertemporal choices in migraine sufferers. Method Thirty migraine sufferers and thirty healthy controls were investigated by Delay?discount Test. Results (1)The ratio of later?large (LL) choice in migraine suffers((18.15± 17.53)%) was significantly lower than that in the healthy controls((35.37±20.70)%),and the difference was statistically significant(t=3.31, P<0.05).Under the immediate option for now selection conditions and no immediate option for not?now selection conditions,the ratio of later?large (LL) choice in migraine suffers ((18.33±21.00)% ,(17.96±18.09)%) was also significantly lower than that in the healthy controls ((35.56±21.52)%,(35.19±22.05)%),and the difference was statistically significant(t=3.31, P<0.05;t=3.14, P<0.05).(2) Pearson correlation analysis showed that the Stroop Test of migraineurs was positively correlated with LL selection ratio under now conditions (r=0.49, P=0.006) and total LL selection (r=0.42, P=0.021) . Conclusion The ability of intertemporal choices in migraine sufferers has been impaired,which is correlated with executive function.


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