1.Association of monocyte/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio with periodontitis: a cross-sectional study based on the NHANES database
HU Zhiqiang ; ZHANG Qi ; LI Xinpeng ; CUI Yuchen ; YUAN Jiamin ; ZHU Xianchun
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2025;33(3):212-220
Objective:
To investigate the association between monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) and periodontitis and to provide new epidemiologic evidence on the factors affecting periodontitis.
Methods:
Data on MHR, periodontitis, and other covariates were selected from the NHANES(National Health and Nutrition Examination) database for 3 cycles of subjects in 2009-2010, 2011-2012, and 2013-2014, and a total of 8 456 study subjects were included. The study participants were grouped according to the prevalence of periodontitis (presence or absence), and three regression models (unadjusted covariates, partially adjusted covariates, and fully adjusted covariates) were constructed to analyze the relationship between MHR and periodontitis by using a weighted logistic regression method with stepwise adjustment for confounders. MHR was divided into four groups from Q1 to Q4 according to quartiles from small to large for weighted trend analysis, and the nonlinear relationship between MHR (continuous) and periodontitis was analyzed using a restricted cubic spline with subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis.
Results:
All three logistic regression models showed a positive association between MHR and periodontitis (OR = 2.92, 95%CI: 2.14-3.99, P<0.001 (not adjusted); OR = 1.97, 95%CI: 1.39-2.78, P<0.001 (partially adjusted); OR = 1.62, 95%CI: 1.10-2.39, P = 0.017 (fully adjusted)). Trend analysis showed a significantly higher risk of developing periodontitis in the Q4 group compared with the Q1 group in both single (OR = 1.92, 95% CI: 1.58-2.33, P<0.001) and multifactorial analyses (OR = 1.30, 95% CI: 1.03-1.64, P = 0.029). Restricted cubic spline results did not support a nonlinear relationship between MHR and periodontitis (P for nonlinear>0.05), subgroup analysis showed no significant interaction between the covariates and MHR (P>0.05), and sensitivity analysis also showed a positive correlation between MHR and periodontitis (OR = 1.67, 95%CI: 1.31-2.14, P<0.001).
Conclusion
MHR is positively associated with the risk of developing periodontitis.
2.The value of new coagulation markers in the diagnosis and prognosis evaluation of neonatal disseminated intravascular coagulation
Shijie ZHANG ; Xianchun MENG ; Pingping SUN ; Jingjing YANG ; Jing WU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2024;52(2):206-210
Objective To investigate the value of thrombomodulin(TM),thrombin-antithrombin complex(TAT),α2 plasmin inhibitor-plasmin complex(PIC)and tissue plasminogen activator-inhibitor complex(t-PAIC)in the diagnosis and prognosis of neonatal disseminated intravascular coagulation(DIC).Methods Eighty-seven DIC neonates(the observation group)were included and divided into the survival group(66 cases)and the death group(21 cases)based on their outcomes at discharge.And 50 healthy newborns born in the same period were selected as the control group.The clinical data of neonates were collected,and risk factors of neonatal DIC were analyzed by Logistic regression.The differences of TM,TAT,PIC and t-PAIC levels in different groups were analyzed.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze values of TM,TAT,PIC and t-PAIC in the diagnosis and prognosis of neonatal DIC.Results The incidence of low Apgar score,birth asphyxia,IVH,sepsis and maternal pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome(PIH)were higher in the observation group than those in the control group(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that low Apgar score,birth asphyxia,sepsis and PIH were independent risk factors for neonatal DIC.TM,TAT,PIC and t-PAIC levels were higher in the observation group than those in the control group(P<0.05).ROC curve showed that the combined diagnosis value of TM,TAT,PIC and t-PAIC was better than that of single diagnosis of neonatal DIC.TM and TAT levels were higher in the death group than those in the survival group(P<0.05),and there were no significant differences in PIC and t-PAIC levels between the two groups.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that elevated TAT level was an independent risk factor for neonatal DIC prognosis.ROC curve showed that when TAT was 21.72 μg/L,the area under the curve for predicting neonatal DIC prognosis was 0.772(95%CI:0.666-0.878),and the sensitivity and specificity were 76.2%and 71.2%,respectively.Conclusion The combined application of TM,TAT,PIC and t-PAIC has important clinical value in diagnosis and prognosis evaluation of neonatal DIC.
3.Meta-analysis of the efficacy of invisible orthodontic appliances for maxillary molar distalization in adult pa-tients
Fujia KANG ; Xinpeng LI ; Xiya ZHANG ; Xinning SHI ; Luguangda CHANG ; Xianchun ZHU
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2024;32(5):367-375
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of invisible orthodontic appliances without brackets for the distal movement of maxillary molars to improve the ability of orthodontists to predict treatment outcomes.Methods Web of Science,Cochrane Library,Embase,PubMed,Wanfang Database,CNKI Database,and VIP Database were searched for studies investigating the efficacy of invisible orthodontic appliances for distal movement of maxillary molars in adult patients and published from database inception to August 1,2023.A total of three researchers screened the studies and evaluated their quality and conducted a meta-analysis of those that met quality standards.Results This study included 13 pre-and postcontrol trials with a total sample size of 281 patients.The meta-analysis revealed no sig-nificant differences in the sagittal or vertical parameters of the jawbone after treatment when compared with those before treatment(P>0.05).The displacement of the first molar was MD=-2.34,95%CI(-2.83,-1.85);the displacement was MD=-0.95,95%CI(-1.34,-0.56);and the inclination was MD=-2.51,95%CI(-3.56,-1.46).There was a statistically significant difference in the change in sagittal,vertical,and axial tilt of the first molar before and after treatment.After treatment,the average adduction distance of the incisors was MD=-0.82,95%CI(-1.54,-0.09),and the decrease in lip inclination was MD=-1.61,95%CI(-2.86,-0.36);these values were significantly different from those before treat-ment(P<0.05).Conclusion Invisible orthodontic appliances can effectively move the upper molars in a distal direc-tion and control the vertical position of the molars.When the molars move further away,there is some degree of com-pression and distal tilt movement,which is beneficial for patients with high angles.The sagittal movement of incisors is beneficial for improving the patient's profile.
4.Alternative Drug Delivery Methods for Novel Oral Anticancer Drugs in Patients with Dysphagia
Zihan GUO ; Honglu ZHANG ; Xianchun DAI ; Zhisheng ZHANG ; Jiyong LIU ; Mengmeng WANG ; Qiong DU
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(8):1278-1285
Objective To provide alternative delivery methods of novel oral antitumor drugs for patients with dysphagia.Methods The retrieval range was determined according to the"Guidelines for Clinical Application of Novel Antitumor Drugs(2022 edition)".By consulting the instructions and searching databases such as PubMed,Micromedex,UpToDate,etc.,the preparation,stability,storage,and related clinical information of temporary liquid drug formulations were obtained.Results Seventy novel oral anticancer drugs were included in the literature search.Thirty-three drugs had relevant literature or data supporting alternative administration methods,only eight had information on alternative administration in the instructions,and the level of evidence for other drugs varied.Conclusion The evidence levels were low for most temporary liquid formulations,and medical teams should fully consider the advantages and disadvantages of using these products outside the instructions and use them with caution.
5.Emerging trends in early-onset gastric cancer
Xinlin WANG ; Xianchun GAO ; Jun YU ; Xiaotian ZHANG ; Yongzhan NIE
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(18):2146-2156
The incidence of early-onset gastric cancer (EOGC) is consistently increasing, and its etiology is notably complex. This increase may be attributed to distinctive factors that differ from those associated with late-onset gastric cancer (LOGC), including genetic predispositions, dietary factors, gastric microbiota dysbiosis, and screening of high-risk cases. These factors collectively contribute to the onset of cancer. EOGC significantly differs from LOGC in terms of clinicopathological and molecular characteristics. Moreover, multiple differences in prognosis and clinical management also exist. This study aimed to systematically review the latest research advancements in the epidemiological characteristics, etiological factors, clinicopathological and molecular features, prognosis, and treatment modalities of EOGC.
6.Research progress in orthodontics combined with other disciplines in treatment of tooth ankylosis
Yuchen CUI ; Peining ZHU ; Jiamin YUAN ; Fujia KANG ; Han ZHANG ; Xianchun ZHU ; Xianpeng ZHONG
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2024;50(6):1780-1786
Tooth ankylosis is a clinical condition where the tooth cementum directly fuses with the surrounding alveolar bone,leading to functional and aesthetic defects.The etiology involves genetic,metabolic,and local stimulation factors.The diagnosis of tooth ankylosis requires a combination of clinical manifestations and imaging examinations to improve the diagnostic accuracy.The treatment of tooth ankylosis presents significant challenges.Orthodontic treatment combined with other disciplines offers a new,comprehensive treatment approach,integrating traditional orthodontic techniques with osteotomy,distraction osteogenesis,orthodontic bone traction,corticotomy,dislocation,and autologous tooth transplantation techniques.The treatment of tooth ankylosis requires the cooperation of multiple disciplines,and the experts from orthodontics,oral surgery,and oral medicine collaborate to develop the optimal treatment plan.This comprehensive treatment method achieves better outcomes compared with traditional treatments.This review discusses the etiology,diagnosis,and orthodontic combined multidisciplinary treatment methods of tooth ankylosis,analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of various treatment options,evaluates the efficacy and risks,and provides new perspectives for the treatment of tooth ankylosis.
7.Three-dimensional finite element study of mandibular first molar distalization with clear aligner.
Fujia KANG ; Lei YU ; Qi ZHANG ; Xinpeng LI ; Zhiqiang HU ; Xianchun ZHU
West China Journal of Stomatology 2023;41(4):405-413
OBJECTIVES:
This study aimed to construct the finite element model of the mandibular first molar with the invisible appliance and explore the dentition movement characteristics of the mandibular first molar when using micro-implant anchorage and different initial positions of the first molar.
METHODS:
Models of the mandible, tooth, periodontal membrane, and invisible appliance were constructed using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) data. The two groups were divided into the non-anchorage group and the micro-implant group (between the roots of the first molar and the second molar) based on whether the elastic traction of the micro-implant was assisted or not. The two groups were divided into the following conditions based on the starting position of the first molar: Working condition 1: the distance between the first molar and the second premolar was 0 mm; working condition 2: the distance between the first molar and the second premolar was 1 mm; working condition 3: the distance between the first molar and the second premolar was 2 mm; working condition 4: the distance between the first molar and the second premolar was 3 mm. The data characte-ristics of total displacement and displacement in each direction of dentition were analyzed.
RESULTS:
In the non-ancho-rage group, all the other teeth showed reverse movement except for the first molar which was moved distally. Meanwhile, in the micro-implant group, except for a small amount of mesial movement of the second molar in wor-king condition 1, the whole dentition in other working conditions presented distal movement and anterior teeth showed lingual movement, among which the distal displacement of the first molar in working condition 4 was the largest. With the change of the initial position of the first molar to the distal, the movement of the first molar to the distal, the premolar to the mesial, and the anterior to the lip increased, while the movement of the second molar to the mesial decreased.
CONCLUSIONS
The micro-implant can effectively protect the anterior anchorage, increase the expression rate of molar distancing, and avoid the round-trip movement of the second molar. The initial position of the first molar movement is related to the amount of distancing and the remaining tooth movement.
Finite Element Analysis
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Molar
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Bicuspid
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Periodontal Ligament
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Tooth Movement Techniques/methods*
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Orthodontic Appliances, Removable
8.Paleo-polyploidization in Lycophytes.
Jinpeng WANG ; Jigao YU ; Pengchuan SUN ; Chao LI ; Xiaoming SONG ; Tianyu LEI ; Yuxian LI ; Jiaqing YUAN ; Sangrong SUN ; Hongling DING ; Xueqian DUAN ; Shaoqi SHEN ; Yanshuang SHEN ; Jing LI ; Fanbo MENG ; Yangqin XIE ; Jianyu WANG ; Yue HOU ; Jin ZHANG ; Xianchun ZHANG ; Xiu-Qing LI ; Andrew H PATERSON ; Xiyin WANG
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2020;18(3):333-340
Lycophytes and seed plants constitute the typical vascular plants. Lycophytes have been thought to have no paleo-polyploidization although the event is known to be critical for the fast expansion of seed plants. Here, genomic analyses including the homologous gene dot plot analysis detected multiple paleo-polyploidization events, with one occurring approximately 13-15 million years ago (MYA) and another about 125-142 MYA, during the evolution of the genome of Selaginella moellendorffii, a model lycophyte. In addition, comparative analysis of reconstructed ancestral genomes of lycophytes and angiosperms suggested that lycophytes were affected by more paleo-polyploidization events than seed plants. Results from the present genomic analyses indicate that paleo-polyploidization has contributed to the successful establishment of both lineages-lycophytes and seed plants-of vascular plants.
Evolution, Molecular
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Genome, Plant
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Genomics
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Phylogeny
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Polyploidy
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Selaginellaceae/genetics*
9.Deleted in lymphocytic leukemia 1 promoted proliferation and apoptosis of nephroblastoma cells through regulating miR-513a-5p and RANBP2 pathway
Jingli ZHAO ; Lili ZHAO ; Wenzhong NIU ; Xianchun DING ; Wenlin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2020;42(10):849-855
Objective:To study the regulatory effects and mechanisms of deleted in lymphocytic leukemia 1 (DLEU1), microRNA-513a-5p (miR-513a-5p), and RAN binding protein 2 (RANBP2) in nephroblastoma.Methods:The GHINK-1 cells were transfected with pcDNA (pcDNA group), pcDNA-DLEU1 (pcDNA-DLEU1 group), miR-NC (miR-NC group), miR-513a-5p mimics (miR-513a-5p group), pcDNA-RANBP2 (pcDNA-RANBP2 group), pcDNA-DLEU1 and miR-NC (pcDNA-DLEU1+ miR-NC group), pcDNA-DLEU1 and miR-513a-5p mimics (pcDNA-DLEU1+ miR-513a-5p group), miR-513a-5p mimics and pcDNA (miR-513a-5p+ pcDNA group), miR-513a-5p mimics and pcDNA-RANBP2 (miR-513a-5p + pcDNA-RANBP2 group). Real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to detect the expressions of DLEU1, miR-513a-5p, RANBP2 in nephroblastoma tissues, normal adjacent tissues, normal kidney cell HK2, and hemangioblastoma cell GHINK-1. Western blot was used to detect the expressions of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), B cell lymphoma/leukemia-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-2 related X (Bax). Cell counting kit 8 (CCK-8) was used to detect the cell survival rate. Flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptosis rate. Dual luciferase report test was used to detect the luciferase activity of cells.Results:The expression levels of DLEU1, miR-513a-5p and RANBP2 in adjacent tissues were 1.02±0.08, 1.01±0.06, 1.00±0.05, respectively, significantly lower than 5.16±0.24, 0.23±0.02, 1.67±0.09 in nephroblasts tumor tissues ( P<0.05). Their expression levels in HK2 cells were 1.00±0.06, 1.00±0.08, 1.02±0.09, respectively, significantly lower than 3.15±0.21, 0.18±0.01, 1.54±0.10 in GHINK-1 cells ( P<0.05). Overexpression of DLEU1 significantly reduced the apoptosis rate (7.35±0.41 vs 12.35±1.12, P<0.05). Overexpression of RANBP2 significantly reduced the apoptosis rate (8.89±0.48 vs 12.64±1.12, P<0.05). Compared with the miR-NC group (1.01±0.06, 0.99±0.06), the luciferase activity of DLEU1-WT (0.43±0.04) and RANBP2-WT (0.61±0.07) in miR-513a-5p group were significantly reduced ( P<0.05). Compared with anti-miR-NC group (0.99±0.07, 0.98±0.05), the luciferase activity of DLEU1-WT (1.34±0.11) and RANBP2-WT (1.39 ±0.13) in anti-miR-513a-5p group was significantly increased ( P<0.05). Simultaneous overexpression of pcDNA-DLEU1 and miR-513a-5p in GHINK-1 cells significantly reduced the apoptosis rate (11.34±1.03 vs 8.51±0.69, P<0.05). Simultaneous overexpression of miR-513a-5p and RANBP2 in GHINK-1 cells significantly reduced the apoptosis rate (9.96±0.72 vs 15.94±1.00, P<0.05). Conclusions:The long-chain non-coding RNA (lncRNA) DLEU1 can promote the proliferation and inhibit the apoptosis of nephroblastoma cells. The mechanism is related to the targeted regulation of miR-513a-5p and RANBP2 function, which will provide theoretical support for the nephroblastoma treatment.
10.Deleted in lymphocytic leukemia 1 promoted proliferation and apoptosis of nephroblastoma cells through regulating miR-513a-5p and RANBP2 pathway
Jingli ZHAO ; Lili ZHAO ; Wenzhong NIU ; Xianchun DING ; Wenlin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2020;42(10):849-855
Objective:To study the regulatory effects and mechanisms of deleted in lymphocytic leukemia 1 (DLEU1), microRNA-513a-5p (miR-513a-5p), and RAN binding protein 2 (RANBP2) in nephroblastoma.Methods:The GHINK-1 cells were transfected with pcDNA (pcDNA group), pcDNA-DLEU1 (pcDNA-DLEU1 group), miR-NC (miR-NC group), miR-513a-5p mimics (miR-513a-5p group), pcDNA-RANBP2 (pcDNA-RANBP2 group), pcDNA-DLEU1 and miR-NC (pcDNA-DLEU1+ miR-NC group), pcDNA-DLEU1 and miR-513a-5p mimics (pcDNA-DLEU1+ miR-513a-5p group), miR-513a-5p mimics and pcDNA (miR-513a-5p+ pcDNA group), miR-513a-5p mimics and pcDNA-RANBP2 (miR-513a-5p + pcDNA-RANBP2 group). Real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to detect the expressions of DLEU1, miR-513a-5p, RANBP2 in nephroblastoma tissues, normal adjacent tissues, normal kidney cell HK2, and hemangioblastoma cell GHINK-1. Western blot was used to detect the expressions of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), B cell lymphoma/leukemia-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-2 related X (Bax). Cell counting kit 8 (CCK-8) was used to detect the cell survival rate. Flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptosis rate. Dual luciferase report test was used to detect the luciferase activity of cells.Results:The expression levels of DLEU1, miR-513a-5p and RANBP2 in adjacent tissues were 1.02±0.08, 1.01±0.06, 1.00±0.05, respectively, significantly lower than 5.16±0.24, 0.23±0.02, 1.67±0.09 in nephroblasts tumor tissues ( P<0.05). Their expression levels in HK2 cells were 1.00±0.06, 1.00±0.08, 1.02±0.09, respectively, significantly lower than 3.15±0.21, 0.18±0.01, 1.54±0.10 in GHINK-1 cells ( P<0.05). Overexpression of DLEU1 significantly reduced the apoptosis rate (7.35±0.41 vs 12.35±1.12, P<0.05). Overexpression of RANBP2 significantly reduced the apoptosis rate (8.89±0.48 vs 12.64±1.12, P<0.05). Compared with the miR-NC group (1.01±0.06, 0.99±0.06), the luciferase activity of DLEU1-WT (0.43±0.04) and RANBP2-WT (0.61±0.07) in miR-513a-5p group were significantly reduced ( P<0.05). Compared with anti-miR-NC group (0.99±0.07, 0.98±0.05), the luciferase activity of DLEU1-WT (1.34±0.11) and RANBP2-WT (1.39 ±0.13) in anti-miR-513a-5p group was significantly increased ( P<0.05). Simultaneous overexpression of pcDNA-DLEU1 and miR-513a-5p in GHINK-1 cells significantly reduced the apoptosis rate (11.34±1.03 vs 8.51±0.69, P<0.05). Simultaneous overexpression of miR-513a-5p and RANBP2 in GHINK-1 cells significantly reduced the apoptosis rate (9.96±0.72 vs 15.94±1.00, P<0.05). Conclusions:The long-chain non-coding RNA (lncRNA) DLEU1 can promote the proliferation and inhibit the apoptosis of nephroblastoma cells. The mechanism is related to the targeted regulation of miR-513a-5p and RANBP2 function, which will provide theoretical support for the nephroblastoma treatment.


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