1.Research progress on changes in EEG time-frequency signals in patients with chronic pain
Ning DING ; Yajie LI ; Minqi LIU ; Qi LI ; Zheng XING ; Xiaolei CHU ; Weiguo XU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2024;52(12):1340-1344
Chronic pain is a subjective experience that is difficult to accurately and objectively assess.Electroencephalography(EEG)can record physiological electrical signals generated during brain activity,and time signals reflect brain activity during task processing.The frequency signals reflect quiet brain activity.This paper reviews changes of event-related potential in EEG time signal,changes of different frequency bands in frequency signal and changes of event-related synchronization or desynchronization between the two signals in patients with chronic pain.
2.Effect of long noncoding RNA ALOX12P2 on viability,migration and in-vasion of oral squamous cell carcinoma cells
Hui GONG ; Jing ZHU ; Wentian ZHENG ; Jiayi HAO ; Yajie WANG ; Yingying JIANG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2024;40(11):2031-2040
AIM:This study aimed to investigate the expression and localization of ALOX12P2 in oral squa-mous cell carcinoma(OSCC),as well as its effects on cell viability,migration,and invasion.METHODS:The expres-sion of ALOX12P2 in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC)tissues and its correlation with clinicopathologi-cal features were analyzed using the UALCAN database(University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Data Analysis Por-tal).Additionally,the expression of ALOX12P2 in OSCC and its impact on survival prognosis were evaluated through the GDC and UCSC Xena databases.The expression levels of ALOX12P2 in OSCC cell lines were assessed via quantitative re-al-time PCR(RT-qPCR).The subcellular localization of ALOX12P2 was determined using nucleoplasmic RNA isola-tion.CAL-27 cells were used to establish an ALOX12P2 knockdown group(SS-ALOX12P2)and a control group(SS-NC).HN30 cells were employed to form an ALOX12P2 overexpression group(ALOX12P2)and a control group(vector).The effects of altered ALOX12P2 expression on the epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)-related gene E-cadherin and the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway were assessed through Western blot analysis.RESULTS:ALOX12P2 expression was significantly higher in HNSCC and OSCC tissues compared to normal tissues,with its expression correlating with poor prog-nosis.RT-qPCR analysis indicated that the relative expression of ALOX12P2 in OSCC cells was comparable to that in nor-mal cells(P<0.05).RNA nucleoplasmic isolation confirmed that ALOX12P2 localized in the nucleus.In comparison to the SS-NC group,the SS-ALOX12P2 group exhibited a marked reduction in ALOX12P2 expression(P<0.01),alongside significant decreases in cell viability,migration,and invasion(P<0.01).Conversely,the ALOX12P2 group showed sub-stantially higher relative expression compared to the vector group(P<0.01),with enhanced cell viability,migration,and invasion abilities(P<0.01).Western blot analysis demonstrated that ALOX12P2 knockdown resulted in upregulation of E-cadherin and downregulation of N-cadherin and Vimentin(P<0.01),while overexpression of ALOX12P2 yielded the opposite effects(P<0.01).Knockdown of ALOX12P2 led to decreased protein expression of p-PI3K and p-AKT(P<0.01),whereas overexpression increased these protein levels(P<0.01).CONCLUSION:ALOX12P2 is highly ex-pressed in OSCC and promotes cell viability,migration,and invasion.This effect may be linked to the activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway,which facilitates the epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)process.
3.Scoping review of post-stroke depression screening tools
Yajie WANG ; Jingju XIA ; Fangqiu ZHENG ; Limin ZHENG ; Dantong WANG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2024;32(4):272-279
Objective:To generally evaluate the evaluation tools of post-stroke depression (PSD).Methods:Eight Chinese and English databases were retrieved, with a search deadline from the database establishment until December 31, 2022. Based on the theoretical framework of scope review, the relevant information was extracted and search results were analyzed.Results:44 articles were included, 20 of which were for the development of evaluation tools, and 24 were for the reliability, validity, sensitivity, and specificity tests of evaluation tools.Conclusions:At present, specific evaluation tools for patients with PSD have been available, but there is a lack of reliability and validity tests. In the future, the tests of specific evaluation tools should be strengthened. When choosing non-specific evaluation tools, high sensitivity evaluation tools should be selected. The evaluation results are influenced by many factors, and when selecting evaluation tools, it is necessary to generally evaluate factors such as the conditions of tool use, evaluator, and patient's own conditions.
4.Clinical efficacy and safety of neuro-endoscopic evacuation and microsurgery via keyhole approach in early spontaneous supertentorial intracerebral hemorrhage: a prospective multi-center randomized controlled trial
Lenian LU ; Xiaobing XU ; Famu LIN ; Yilong PENG ; Xian HUANG ; Liyi MA ; Erning QIU ; Yibo XIN ; Shengcong QIU ; Yajie CHI ; Dahai ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2023;22(3):248-254
Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of neuro-endoscopic evacuation and microsurgery via keyhole approach in early spontaneous supertentorial intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Methods:A prospective multi-center randomized controlled trial was performed; 114 patients with spontaneous supertentorial ICH (time from onset to surgery<6 h) admitted to Departments of Neurosurgery, Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University, Jiangmen Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of School of Medicine of Yanbian University from January 2019 to December 2021 and met the surgical indications were selected. They were divided into endoscopic group (evacuation of intracerebral hematoma under neuroendoscope, n=71) and microscopic group (microsurgery of intracerebral hematoma via keyhole approach, n=43) according to different surgical methods. After 1:1 propensity score matching of the general data, surgical time, hematoma clearance rate, early postoperative re-bleeding rate, Glasgow coma scale (GCS) scores 7 d after surgery, activity of daily living (ADL) scores 6 months after surgery, mortality, and surgery-related complications of 66 patients (33 from each group after matching) were compared. Results:The difference of surgical time between endoscopic group and microscopic group was statistically significant (125[102, 157] mins vs. 175[125, 260] mins, P<0.05). However, hematoma clearance rate (93.00%[80.88%, 96.52%] vs. 93.31%[88.15%, 96.03%]), early postoperative re-bleeding rate (15.2% vs. 9.1%), GCS scores 7 d after surgery (13[10, 15] vs. 12[8, 14]), ADL scores 6 months after surgery (65[45, 85] vs. 55[0, 85]), mortality rate (18.2% vs. 21.2%) and incidences of postoperative intracranial infection and acquired pulmonary infection were not statistically significant between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Comparing with microsurgery via keyhole approach, neuro-endoscopy could shorten the surgical time, but not improve the prognosis or safety in early spontaneous supertentorial ICH patients.
5.Analysis of influential factors and clinical value of HIV-1 DNA
Ying HAN ; Mei ZHENG ; Jinyu HAN ; Jin CHEN ; Huan MENG ; Yunhui LI ; Jing LIANG ; Yuan CHEN ; Yajie WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2023;37(2):168-172
Objective:To explore the influencing factors of HIV-1 DNA and its clinical value.Methods:The relationship between HIV-1 DNA and CD4 + T cell count, CD4/CD8, HIV viral load and subtype was analyzed in 304 patients with HIV/AIDS in order to explore the factors affecting HIV-1 DNA and the value of clinical application. Results:There was no statistically significant difference in HIV-1 DNA levels between the different CD4 + T cell level groups (Z=1.194, P>0.05). HIV-1 DNA levels were higher in the CD4/CD8≤0.5 group than in the CD4/CD8>0.5 group (Z=-2.788, P<0.01). HIV-1 DNA levels were higher in the HIV viral load >100 copies/ml group than in the ≤100 copies/ml group (Z=-2.953, P<0.01). HIV-1 DNA levels were higher in those with CD4 + T cell counts ≤200 at diagnosis than in those with CD4 + T cell counts >200 at diagnosis (Z=-2.175, P<0.05). HIV-1 DNA levels were higher in patients with CD4/CD8 ≤0.2 at diagnosis than in those with CD4/CD8 between 0.2 and 0.5, but there was no significant difference between the two groups (Z=-0.893, P>0.05). HIV-1 DNA levels were higher in both groups than in the CD4/CD8≥0.5 group (Z=-2.568, Z=-1.960, P<0.05). Higher HIV-1 DNA levels were found in people with an HIV viral load >100, 000 copies/ml at diagnosis than in people with an HIV viral load ≤100, 000 copies/ml at diagnosis (Z=-3.520, P<0.001). The level of HIV-1 DNA was higher in the CRF01_AE group than in the non-CRF01_AE group, and the difference was statistically significant (Z=-2.848, P<0.01). CD4/CD8 seemed to be a protective factor for HIV-1 DNA>500 copies/ml. (OR=0.214(95%CI: 0.056~0.822, P<0.05) Conclusion:CD4 + T lymphocyte count, CD4/CD8, viral load and subtype are factors that influence HIV-1 DNA levels, while HIV-1 DNA may be informative for immune status assessment and disease progression determination.
6.Correlation of the intake of major macronutrients with serum lipid and uric acid
Lixia WANG ; Tuo HAN ; Yiwen WANG ; Yajie FAN ; Hong² GONG ; Yang ZHENG ; Weidong MA ; Zhihui YAO ; Congxia WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2022;43(3):337-342
【Objective】 To explore the correlation of the intake of different nutrients with the levels of serum lipids and uric acid. 【Methods】 Based on the data of China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS2009), a total of 1 343 individuals were finally included by ID matching with demographic data, serological tests and dietary nutrition results. We compared serum lipids and uric acid levels between groups of different nutrients intake (group Q1-Q4) and conducted the correlation analysis. 【Results】 The total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) in the men were significantly higher than those in the women, while high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) was significantly lower in the men. The average intakes of daily energy, carbohydrate, fat and protein were significantly higher in the males than in the females. Intergroup comparisons and correlation analyses showed that total energy and protein intakes were positively correlated with TG (r=0.070 9,P=0.008 4;r=0.051 7,P=0.012 3), while fat intake was positively correlated with TC (r=0.086 1,P=0.001 4). The blood uric acid level was positively correlated with the intake of fat and protein (r=0.127 3,P<0.001;r=0.138 0,P<0.001). The results of subgroup analysis of the males were consistent with those of the whole population. However, there was a significantly negative correlation between carbohydrate intake and blood uric acid level in the females (r=-0.107 9,P=0.002 2). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that TC, TG and uric acid were correlated with gender, age and intake of different nutrients. 【Conclusion】 The levels of blood uric acid and lipids are significantly higher in men than in women. Different types of dyslipidemia and hyperuricemia are related to different nutrient intakes in different genders and ages.
7.Structure-guided discovery of potent and oral soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitors for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
Fangyu DU ; Ruolin CAO ; Lu CHEN ; Jianwen SUN ; Yajie SHI ; Yang FU ; Bruce D HAMMOCK ; Zhonghui ZHENG ; Zhongbo LIU ; Guoliang CHEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2022;12(3):1377-1389
Soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) is related to arachidonic acid cascade and is over-expressed in a variety of diseases, making sEH an attractive target for the treatment of pain as well as inflammatory-related diseases. A new series of memantyl urea derivatives as potent sEH inhibitors was obtained using our previous reported compound 4 as lead compound. A preferential modification of piperidinyl to 3-carbamoyl piperidinyl was identified for this series via structure-based rational drug design. Compound A20 exhibited moderate percentage plasma protein binding (88.6%) and better metabolic stability in vitro. After oral administration, the bioavailability of A20 was 28.6%. Acute toxicity test showed that A20 was well tolerated and there was no adverse event encountered at dose of 6.0 g/kg. Inhibitor A20 also displayed robust analgesic effect in vivo and dose-dependently attenuated neuropathic pain in rat model induced by spared nerve injury, which was better than gabapentin and sEH inhibitor (±)-EC-5026. In one word, the oral administration of A20 significantly alleviated pain and improved the health status of the rats, demonstrating that A20 was a promising candidate to be further evaluated for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
8.Interpretation of updated NCCN guidelines for non-small cell lung cancer (version 1, 2022)
Zheng JIAN ; Xueyu CHEN ; Yajie ZHANG ; Hecheng LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2022;29(02):150-157
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has updated and released the latest content of the NCCN guidelines for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the version 1, 2022. Based on high-quality clinical evidence and the latest research progress of the diagnosis and treatment of NSCLC, the guidelines have been widely recognized and welcomed by clinicians around the world. Compared with the version 7, 2021, the new version has been updated and revised in some parts of chapters and sections, mainly focusing on targeted therapies and molecular testing. This article will interpret the updated therapy content of the new version.
9.Prevalence of ametropia among primary and middle school students in Kaiyuan
QIN Yu, YIN Xing, ZHENG Yajie, LI Xue, LIANG Gang
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(12):1860-1863
Objective:
To explore the prevalence of ametropia in primary and middle school students in Kaiyuan, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, to provide a scientific reference for local prevention and control of juvenile myopia.
Methods:
In September 2021, 38 534 students from 76 primary and secondary schools in Kaiyuan, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, were selected. The students underwent vision inspection and computer optometry examination. Chi square test was used to compare the prevalence of myopia across gender grade, ethnic group and residence.
Results:
The prevalence of myopia in primary and secondary schools students was 40.0%, the prevalence of hyperopia was 17.7 %, and that of astigmatism was 21.2%. The prevalence of poor vision was 50.7%, and the total rate of wearing glasses was 17.2 %. The prevalence of myopia among girls (45.7%) was higher than that among boys (34.5%)( χ 2=520.68). The prevalence of myopia among students was higher in urban areas (50.1%) than rural areas (28.4%)( χ 2=1 882.13). The prevalence of myopia in grades 1-9 increased with school grade( χ 2 trend =7 151.41). Significant differences were observed in the prevalence of myopia( χ 2= 1 299.26 ), hyperopia ( χ 2=164.13) and astigmatism ( χ 2=1 091.37) among ethnic groups( P <0.01).
Conclusion
The prevalence of myopia and astigmatism in primary and middle school students in Kaiyuan, increases with school grade, and the prevalence of myopia varies among ethnic groups. For juvenile myopia prevention and control, attention should be paid to the effects of urban and rural differences, gender differences, and ethnic differences, in a scientific, effective and comprehensive manner.
10.Interpretation of updated NCCN guidelines for small cell lung cancer (version 1. 2022)
Zheng JIAN ; Yajie ZHANG ; Jiahao ZHANG ; Hecheng LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2021;28(11):1272-1276
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) released the latest version 1, 2022 of "NCCN guidelines for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of small cell lung cancer" (hereinafter referred to as "guideline"). Based on high-quality evidence-based medicine, this guideline provides references of clinical diagnosis and treatment for clinicians around the world. Compared with the version 3, 2021 of the "guideline", updates and revisions mainly focused on the progress of radiotherapy and systemic treatment. This article will interpret the updated therapy content in this new version of the "guideline".


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