1.A new carrier of targeted drugs for bladder cancer: metal nanoparticles
Xiao YU ; Shenghan XU ; Bo CHEN ; Qiang WANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(2):174-179
The current clinical treatment of bladder cancer (BCa) is mainly surgical treatment,supplemented by postoperative chemotherapy and immunotherapy.However,due to the lack of specificity,targeting and other reasons,the therapeutic effect is not satisfactory.In recent years,it has been found that metal nanoparticles (MNPs) prepared by gold,silver,and so on,as bladder infusion drugs or drug carriers,can not only accurately target BCa cells,but also have high stability and drug release rate,thereby reducing the side-effects of chemotherapy drugs.Based on domestic and foreign studies,this paper reviews the progress of MNPs in the treatment of BCa,including gold,silver,copper and other MNPs,and prospects the trend of bladder perfusion combined with nanomedical drugs.
2.Research progress of effects of pathogenic microorganisms on male infertility
Bo CHEN ; Jinyang LIU ; Xiao YU ; Cheng ZHA ; Shenghan XU ; Qiang WANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2024;29(9):836-841
Factors affecting male fertility include lifestyle,psychology,environment.and so on.Pathogenic microorganisms in the genitourinary system can also lead to decline of male fertility.However,doctors tend to ignore the effects of immune responses and oxidative stress caused by pathogenic microorganisms on fertility,thus delaying the optimal time of treatment.This paper reviews the relationship between bacteria(such as Escherichia coli,Helicobacter pylori),viruses((severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2,human papilloma virus),and other pathogenic microorganisms(mycoplasma and chlamydia)and male infertility,and summarizes the latest research progress,aiming to provide guidance for the multidimensional treatment and to provide new ideas for the prevention of male infertility.
3.Low-expression of ACOT4 Promotes the Damage and Crystals Formation of HK2 Cell by Calcium Oxalate
Shenghan WANG ; Zhentao LEI ; Yuqiang SHI
Journal of Medical Research 2024;53(6):113-118
Objective To investigate the effect of ACOT4 expression on the formation of calcium oxalate stones.Methods The HK2 cell of human tubular epithelial cells was used as subject,HK2 cell was treated with calcium oxalate,and the expression of ACOT4 was interfered with by siRNA.The gene expression levels in HK2 cell were detected by qPCR and Western blot.The cell viability was de-tected by CCK-8 assay.The cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry.The cell damage was detected by LDH assay.The adhesion ability of HK2 cell to calcium oxalate crystals was detected by crystal adhesion experiment.Results Calcium oxalate could regulate the expression of ACOT4 in HK2 cell.Interfering with ACOT4 can significantly inhibit the proliferation ability of HK2 cell,and promote the effect of cell activity reduction,damage and apoptosis of calcium oxalate to HK2 cell.At the same time,interfering with ACOT4 can sig-nificantly promote the adhesion ability of HK2 cells to calcium oxalate crystals.Conclusion Knocking down of ACOT4 can promote the damage of calcium oxalate to HK2 cell and promote the adhesion ability of HK2 cell to calcium oxalate crystals.
4.Efficacy of different kinds of smoking cessation drugs for smoking cessation: Network Meta-analysis
Yanxin FU ; Siyu JI ; Shenghan GAO ; Jinyu SHANG ; Xinwei CHANG ; Ran WANG ; Yahu BAI ; Yanchun DONG ; Kang NING
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2023;17(9):674-679
Objective:To systematically evaluate the efficacy of different kinds of smoking cessation drugs by network Meta-analysis.Methods:Literature was retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, CBM, CNKI, VIP, Wan fang database, from the establishment of the database to November 2022, and randomized controlled trials (RCT) about bupropion, varenicline, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) versus placebo in the treatment of smoking patients were collected. After data extraction from included literature which met inclusion criteria, and quality evaluation with Cochrane 5.1 risk bias evaluation tool, network Meta-analysis was performed by Stata15.1 software.Results:A total of 19 RCTs, involving 6106 patients and three interventions measures (bupropion, varenicline, NRT) and one control measure (placebo) were included. The results of network Meta-analysis showed that in terms of short-term abstinence rate, varenicline [ OR=4.21, 95% CI (2.32, 7.63)], bupropion [ OR=2.81, 95% CI(1.05, 7.54)] were better than placebo ( P<0.05). The surface under the cumulative ranking area (SUCRA): varenicline (90.2%)>bupropion (64.8%)>NRT (41.7%)>placebo (3.2%). In terms of the long-term abstinence rate, varenicline [ OR=3.06, 95% CI (1.59, 5.90)], NRT [ OR=3.39, 95% CI (2.20, 5.21)] were better than placebo ( P<0.05). SUCRA: varenicline (83.8%)>NRT (73.9%)>bupropion (37.2%)>placebo (5.2%). Conclusion:The existing evidence shows that compared with bupropion, NRT, varenicline has the best effect on quitting smoking, but more high-quality randomized trial evidence is needed for verification.
5.Analysis of the clinical effect of single J tube of bilateral ureter through the bladder stoma to treat vesicovaginal fistula after radiotherapy of cervical cancer
Yuqiang SHI ; Shenghan WANG ; Zhentao LEI ; Lin YANG ; Qiang GAO ; Kaishuang WANG ; Bao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2023;44(1):58-59
This article retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 8 patients with vesicovaginal fistula after radiotherapy for cervical cancer admitted in our hospital from January 2015 to October 2021. All of them underwent cystostomy under local anesthesia. A single J tube of bilateral ureters was retained under cystoscope, and the single J tube was introduced into the fistula bag through the cystostomy opening. All patients wore diapers for a long time before operation, and used urine pads 0-2 pieces/day after operation. QOL score was 5.3±0.5 points before operation, and 2.5±0.5 points after operation. The patient's body odor basically disappeared. The vesicovaginal fistula can be repaired by surgery, but for patients who cannot be operated or failed repeatedly due to various reasons, a single J tube of bilateral ureters can be drawn out through the cystostomy opening, which can improve the quality of life of patients through minor trauma.
6. Research progress on pathogenic fusion gene in lung cancer
Lin WANG ; Chongyang LI ; Shuaihu LI ; Shenghan GAO ; Tian XU ; Fei LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2022;27(8):877-885
Lung cancer is one of the most harmful global diseases with high morbidity and mortality rate. As a unique kind of driver gene, the pathogenic fusion gene is a common mechanism of lung cancer. Most fusion genes are produced by chromosome rearrangement and encoding receptor tyrosine kinases, which could be potential lung cancer therapeutic targets. Since ALK was first identified in 2007, methods like FISH, IHC, RT-PCR and NGS have been intensively applied, leading to identification of multiple other lung cancer fusion genes including ROS1, RET, FGFR, NTRK1, NRG1, DNAH5 and LTK. These works broaden the spectrum of lung cancer related gene mutations, and support the customized treatment for clinical patients. For some fusion genes, corresponding kinase inhibitors have been developed with good efficacy, however, the treatment is still being challenged by several problems like drug resistance. Based on recent studies, the research development of lung cancer fusion genes will be discussed.
7.High-quality Arabidopsis thaliana Genome Assembly with Nanopore and HiFi Long Reads
Wang BO ; Yang XIAOFEI ; Jia YANYAN ; Xu YU ; Jia PENG ; Dang NINGXIN ; Wang SONGBO ; Xu TUN ; Zhao XIXI ; Gao SHENGHAN ; Dong QUANBIN ; Ye KAI
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2022;20(1):4-13
Arabidopsis thaliana is an important and long-established model species for plant molec-ular biology,genetics,epigenetics,and genomics.However,the latest version of reference genome still contains a significant number of missing segments.Here,we reported a high-quality and almost complete Col-0 genome assembly with two gaps(named Col-XJTU)by combining the Oxford Nanopore Technologies ultra-long reads,Pacific Biosciences high-fidelity long reads,and Hi-C data.The total genome assembly size is 133,725,193 bp,introducing 14.6 Mb of novel sequences compared to the TAIR1 0.1 reference genome.All five chromosomes of the Col-XJTU assembly are highly accurate with consensus quality(QV)scores>60(ranging from 62 to 68),which are higher than those of the TAIR10.1 reference(ranging from 45 to 52).We completely resolved chro-mosome(Chr)3 and Chr5 in a telomere-to-telomere manner.Chr4 was completely resolved except the nucleolar organizing regions,which comprise long repetitive DNA fragments.The Chr1 cen-tromere(CEN1),reportedly around 9 Mb in length,is particularly challenging to assemble due to the presence of tens of thousands of CEN180 satellite repeats.Using the cutting-edge sequencing data and novel computational approaches,we assembled a 3.8-Mb-long CEN1 and a 3.5-Mb-long CEN2.We also investigated the structure and epigenetics of centromeres.Four clusters of CEN180 monomers were detected,and the centromere-specific histone H3-like protein(CENH3)exhibited a strong preference for CEN 180 Cluster 3.Moreover,we observed hypomethylation patterns in CENH3-enriched regions.We believe that this high-quality genome assembly,Col-XJTU,would serve as a valuable reference to better understand the global pattern of centromeric polymorphisms,as well as the genetic and epigenetic features in plants.
8.Genome of the Giant Panda Roundworm Illuminates Its Host Shift and Parasitic Adaptation
Xie YUE ; Wang SEN ; Wu SHUANGYANG ; Gao SHENGHAN ; Meng QINGSHU ; Wang CHENGDONG ; Lan JINGCHAO ; Luo LI ; Zhou XUAN ; Xu JING ; Gu XIAOBIN ; He RAN ; Yang ZIJIANG ; Peng XUERONG ; Hu SONGNIAN ; Yang GUANGYOU
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2022;20(2):366-381
Baylisascaris schroederi,a roundworm(ascaridoid)parasite specific to the bamboo-feeding giant panda(Ailuropoda melanoleuca),represents a leading cause of mortality in wild giant panda populations.Here,we present a 293-megabase chromosome-level genome assembly of B.schroederi to infer its biology,including host adaptations.Comparative genomics revealed an evolutionary trajectory accompanied by host-shift events in ascaridoid parasite lineages after host separations,suggesting their potential for transmission and rapid adaptation to new hosts.Genomic and anatomical lines of evidence,including expansion and positive selection of genes related to the cuticle and basal metabolisms,indicate that B.schroederi undergoes specific adaptations to survive in the sharp-edged bamboo-enriched gut of giant pandas by structurally increasing its cuticle thickness and efficiently utilizing host nutrients through gut parasitism.Additionally,we characterized the secretome of B.schroederi and predicted potential drug and vaccine targets for new control strategies.Overall,this genome resource provides new insights into the host adaptation of B.schroederi to the giant panda as well as the host-shift events in ascaridoid parasite lineages.Our findings on the unique biology of B.schroederi will also aid in the development of prevention and treatment measures to protect giant panda populations from roundworm parasitism.
9.The influence of free position delivery on maternal labor pain, labor control, maternal and infant outcomes and pelvic floor muscle function
Shenghan YANG ; Qian WANG ; Ling TIAN
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2021;44(2):168-174
Objective:To investigate the influence of free position delivery on maternal labor pain, labor control, maternal and infant outcomes and pelvic floor muscle function.Methods:Forty-eight pregnant women who took delivery in free position in the Third People′s Hospital of Bengbu from April to December 2018 were selected as the study group, and 48 pregnant women who took sitting position delivery at the same period were selected as the control group at a 1∶1 ratio. The pregnancy outcomes of the two groups were compared. The duration of labor time and the amount of bleeding were observed. Simplified McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) and labor agentry cale (LAS) were used to evaluate the pain and the labor control of mothers 2 h after delivery. The neonatal asphyxia was evaluated by neonatal Apgar score. The Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) and the Hamilton depression scale (HAMD) were used to evaluate the anxiety and depression status of mothers in the two groups 6 weeks after the delivery. The pelvic floor muscle function of the pregnant women in the two groups was compared 6 weeks after the delivery.Results:The rate of maternal transfer to cesarean section in the study group was lower than that in the control group [4.17%(2/48) vs. 16.67%(8/48)] , and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2 = 4.019, P = 0.045). The time of the first and the second stage of labor, the total duration of labor, and the amount of bleeding in the study group were lower than those in the control group [(472.69 ± 55.24) min vs. (515.25 ± 67.26) min, (43.26 ± 5.23) min vs. (52.34 ± 5.56) min, (535.24 ± 38.22) min vs. (582.68 ± 40.16) min, (179.12 ± 25.65) ml vs. (195.34 ± 24.31) ml], and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the time of the third stage of labor between the two groups ( P>0.05). After the delivery, the scores of verbal response scale (VRS), visual analogue scale (VAS), present pain intensity scale (PPI) and HAMA, HAMD in the study group were lower than those of the control group [(6.24 ± 1.21) scores vs. (7.68 ± 1.32) scores, (21.25 ± 2.98) scores vs.(27.95 ± 3.75) scores, (2.78 ± 0.29) scores vs. (3.49 ± 0.85) scores, (6.35 ± 0.18) scores vs. (7.54 ± 0.16) scores, (4.38 ± 0.12)scores vs.(5.54 ± 0.25) scores], the score LAS in the study group was higher than that of the control group [(175.18 ± 15.64) scores vs. (122.65 ± 14.85) scores], and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). The Apgar scores of neonates in the study group was higher than that of the control group at 1 min and 5 min after the delivery, but there was no statistically significant difference ( P>0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in abnormal pelvic floor muscle strength, muscle strength fatigue and abnormal vaginal pressure between the two groups ( P>0.05). The incidence of adverse outcomes in the study group was lower than that in the control group [13.04%(6/46) vs. 35.00%(14/40)] ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Free posture delivery can reduce the rate of transfer to cesarean section, shorten the delivery process, and reduce the amount of bleeding. It also can alleviate the anxiety, pain of mothers, increase the labor control, and reduce the incidence of adverse labor outcomes, but its impact on maternal pelvic floor muscle function needs to be further explored.
10.Analyzing the clinical phenotype of heart disease caused by the double mutation of p.Gly743Arg and p.Glu1389Lys carrying the myosin heavy chain gene
Shenghan ZHONG ; Yao WANG ; Wei CHEN ; Jiangjun WEI ; Qinghua FANG ; Xianglin LONG ; Jiacheng HE ; Songbai DENG ; Qiang SHE ; Jianlin DU
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2021;33(11):1327-1331
Objective:To investigate the relationship between double mutations of myosin heavy chain gene (MYH6) p.Gly743Arg and p.Glu1389Lys and the cardiac phenotype.Methods:Patients carrying double mutations in the MYH6 gene p.Gly743Arg and p.Glu1389Lys were screened from 52 unrelated left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) who were admitted to the Second Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from 2015 to 2020, and the genetic testing of peripheral blood of patients by second-generation whole-exome sequencing assay technology and genomic DNA of their family members Sanger sequencing was performed to validate the genomic DNA of the family members. The cardiac phenotype was evaluated by electrocardiogram, coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA), echocardiography, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as adjuncts.Results:All whole-exome gene were detected in 52 unrelated patients with LVH, of which 1 patient (1.9%) had double mutations in MYH6 gene p.Gly743Arg and p.Glu1389Lys (proband). Two members of the maternal line of this patient carried p.Glu1389Lys mutation, but there was no obvious clinical phenotype. Two members of the paternal line carried p.Gly743Arg mutation and had obvious clinical phenotype of bradycardia, but there was no LVH. The male proband, aged 21 years old, presented with LVH and sinus bradycardia but no coronary artery stenosis on CTA before treatment, MRI showed that the left ventricular end diastolic diameter was 58 mm. After treatment with angiotensin receptor-enkephalinase inhibitor (ARNI), electrocardiogram showed that the heart rate increased significantly (from 43 bpm to 72 bpm). Echocardiography showed that the left ventricular end diastolic diameter decreased significantly (from 60 mm to 49 mm).Conclusions:The p.Glu1389Lys mutation of the MYH6 gene may not manifest the phenotype of heart disease. MYH6 gene p.Gly743Arg mutation may be manifested asymptomatic sinus bradycardia, but there is no LVH phenotype. The cardiac disease phenotype caused by the double mutations of p.Gly743Arg and p.Glu1389Lys in the MYH6 gene is more obvious. Asymptomatic LVH and sinus bradycardia can appear in adolescence, but the LVH phenotype can be reversed in a short period of time after ARNI treatment.

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