1.Application of single-cell RNA sequencing technology in Parkinson's disease
Ziyu LIU ; Dandan GENG ; Runjiao ZHANG ; Qing LIU ; Yibo LI ; Hongfang WANG ; Wenmeng XIE ; Wenyu WANG ; Jiaxin HAO ; Lei WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(1):193-201
BACKGROUND:Parkinson's disease has the main pathological changes in the midbrain,especially in the dense substantia nigra,leading to impaired motor and non-motor function in patients.At present,research is limited by cellular heterogeneity,and its pathogenesis still needs to be further elucidated.In recent years,single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)has gradually been applied in neurodegenerative diseases,which is of great significance for understanding intercellular heterogeneity,disease development mechanisms,and treatment strategies. OBJECTIVE:To review the research progress of scRNA-seq technology applied to Parkinson's disease in recent years,providing a theoretical basis for the application of scRNA-seq in the treatment and diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. METHODS:The first author used a computer system to search for relevant literature in the CNKI,WanFang,PubMed,and Web of Science databases,with the Chinese search terms"single-cell RNA sequencing,Parkinson's disease,cell heterogeneity,cell subtypes,dopaminergic neurons,glial cells"and English search terms"single-cell RNA seq,Parkinson disease,heterogenicity,subtypes,dopaminergic neurons,glial cells."71 articles were ultimately included for review and analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)scRNA-seq is a high-throughput experimental technique that utilizes RNA sequencing at the single-cell level to quantify gene expression profiles in specific cell populations,revealing cellular mysteries at the molecular level.Compared with traditional sequencing techniques,scRNA-seq technology is used to reveal the diversity of cell types and changes in specific gene expression in complex tissues under various physiological and pathological conditions through automatic clustering analysis of cell transcriptome.(2)By using scRNA-seq,the development process of dopaminergic neurons and the unique functional characteristics of various cell subtypes are elucidated,in order to better understand potential therapeutic molecular targets.(3)The use of scRNA-seq analysis has improved our understanding of the response of Parkinson's disease glial cells,enabling us to comprehensively map and characterize different cell type populations,identify specific glial cell subpopulations related to neurodegeneration,and draw valuable single cell maps as reference data for future research.(4)The application of scRNA-seq to detect embryonic mice and stem cells will help improve the in vitro differentiation protocol and quality control of cell therapy,as well as evaluate the overall cell quality and developmental stage of dopaminergic neurons derived from stem cells.
2.A preliminary study of mechanosensitive channels Piezo 1 and Piezo 2 promoting neurogenic bladder fibrosis in young rats
Lei LYU ; Yanping ZHANG ; Qi LI ; Junkui WANG ; Shuai YANG ; Zhaokai ZHOU ; Shuai LI ; Yibo WEN ; Yakai LIU ; Guowei SI ; Xingchen LIU ; Jianguo WEN
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(4):343-349
Objective: To explore the changes of mechanosensitive channels Piezos (Piezo 1 and Piezo 2) in neurogenic bladder (NB) of young rats and their effects,so as to provide reference for clinical search of new therapeutic targets. Methods: A total of 30 female young SD rats were divided into 5 groups based on random number table method:sham operation group (sham),2-week nerve transection group (NB-2W),6-week nerve transection group (NB-6W),2-week nerve transection + Piezos inhibitor group (NB-P-2W) and 6-week nerve transection + Piezos inhibitor group (NB-P-6W),with 6 rats in each group.The NB models were constructed by transecting the L6 and S1 spinal nerves of young rats.The NB-2W and NB-6W groups were not intervened after modeling,while the NB-P-2W and NB-P-6W groups were intraperitoneally injected with Piezos inhibitor GsMTx4 (10 mg/kg) every 2 days after modeling.Bladder cystometry and ultrasound were performed after 2 and 6 weeks of transection.The expressions of Piezos and fibrosis-related indexes (Collagen Ⅰ and α-smooth muscle actin) were detected in bladder tissues. Results: The results of bladder cystometry showed that the basal bladder pressure in NB-2W group was significantly increased,while it was slightly decreased but was still higher in NB-6W group than in the sham group (P<0.05).Basal bladder pressure was lower in NB-P-2W group than in NB-2W group,but was higher than that in the sham group; basal bladder pressure was lower in NB-P-6W group than in NB-6W group,but higher than that in the sham group (P<0.05).Compared with the sham group,the NB-2W and NB-6W groups had firstly increased and then decreased maximum cystometric capacity (MCC) (P<0.05).Compared with NB-2W group,NB-P-2W group had lower bladder leakage point pressure (BLPP),but higher MCC and bladder compliance (BC) (P<0.05).Compared with NB-6W group,NB-P-6W group had significantly lower BLPP but higher MCC and BC (P<0.05).HE and MASSON staining and ultrasound results showed that,with the extension of nerve transection time,bladder fibrosis gradually worsened,the bladder wall became rough and thickened,calculi were visible inside,and hydronephrosis gradually appeared; the degree of fibrosis in NB-P-2W and NB-P-6W groups was less than that in NB-2W and NB-6W groups,and no hydronephrosis was observed in the upper urinary tract.In addition,Western blotting and immunohistochemical results showed that NB-2W and NB-6W groups had significantly higher relative expression levels of Piezos,Collagen Ⅰ and α-SMA than the sham group (P<0.01),while NB-P-2W and NB-P-6W groups had lower relative expression levels of Piezos,Collagen Ⅰ and α-SMA than NB-2W and NB-6W groups (P<0.01). Conclusion: The increased expressions of mechanosensitive channels Piezos in NB young rats may be involved in the progression of bladder fibrosis,but its mechanism needs further study.
3.Network structure characteristics of trait aggression in children and adolescents based on psychometric network analysis
WANG Xu, LIU Yanling, WEI Mingchen, ZHU Ni, GENG Yibo, LIU Weijun, CHEN Shuai
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(7):975-979
Objective:
To explore the core features of trait aggression in children and adolescents, so as to provide a theoretical basis for behavioral interventions targeting the central psychological characteristics of aggression in children and adolescents.
Methods:
From March to May 2020, a simple random convenience sampling method was employed to recruit 39 165 students from grades 4 to 12 in Sichuan, Chongqing, Guizhou, and Shandong. Data were collected via online questionnaires, with all participants completing the Chinese Version of the Aggression Questionnaire. Psychometric network analysis was utilized for data processing.
Results:
Trait aggression among Chinese children and adolescents was at a moderately low level. The core nodes of the network structure included physical aggression [if someone intentionally causes trouble for me, I will hit them severely (AGG6); if someone hits me, I will retaliate (AGG11)] and self aggression [When I am very irritable, I think of hurting myself (AGG5); when I am in a bad mood, I engage in behaviors that harm my health, such as overeating (AGG25)]. Across grade levels, core nodes primarily originated from the anger dimension [When I m angry, I feel like a powder magazine that could explode at any moment (AGG13); I can t control my temper (AGG18); I am prone to getting angry when I see things that are not pleasing to the eye (AGG23); I will get angry for no reason (AGG27)]. Except for grades 7 and 9, core nodes in other grades included the verbal aggression dimension [I am prone to arguments with people (AGG22)]. Before grade 8, core nodes incorporated the self aggression dimension (AGG 5, AGG 25); after grade 8, core nodes included the physical aggression dimension [AGG 6, AGG 11, I fight slightly more than others (AGG16), and if people around me make things difficult for me to a certain extent, I will fight with them (AGG26)]. No statistically significant differences were found in the trait aggression network structures across grades, genders, or within gender comparisons of different grades.
Conclusion
These findings broaden our understanding of aggression in children and adolescents, suggesting that behavioral interventions can effectively reduce aggressive behaviors in this population.
4.A Critical Discussion on the Connotation of Children’s Subjectivity in Health Management
Ying DONG ; Hong XU ; Yin WANG ; Xin LIANG ; Suya YANG ; Yumei LIU ; Lili FU ; Yibo WU
Chinese Medical Ethics 2024;35(3):302-309
The discussion on the connotation of children’s subjectivity is not only a response to the lack of children’s subjectivity at the current stage of health management, but also a reference for children’s medical science popularization. Based on the perspective of social critical theory, this study used empirical research methods to review the "Dream Medical College" project of Children’s Hospital of Fudan University. The current situation and influencing factors of health management experience of 1 520 children participating in the "Dream Medical College" project were analyzed. The study showed that 96.35% of 1 316 subjects had diagnosis and treatment experience in specialized hospitals, and the overall negative emotional performance was at a low level (0~12 points). There was significant correlation between diagnosis and treatment, invasive experience and children’s emotional performance (P<0.05). The study revealed that the diagnosis and treatment field is the main practice place of children’s health management, while the subjective of children with different diagnosis and experience perform significantly different. Children over 4 years old have better language anxiety than physical anxiety when receiving diagnosis and treatment. Although medical science popularization is an important practical form of children’s health management, it lacks the science popularization content of invasive diagnosis and treatment and emotional management, and creative popular science form is more suitable for children with long-term and frequent diagnosis and treatment experience.
5.Atractylodin induces programmed necrosis of non-small cell lung cancer A549 cells and inhibits xenograft growth in nude mice by activating the RIPK1/RIPK3/MLKL signaling pathway
WANG Yibo ; JIAO Bin ; WANG Xiaoqiang ; CHEN Chixing ; ZENG Cimei
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2024;32(2):146-153
目的:探讨苍术素(ATR)通过调节受体相互作用蛋白激酶(RIPK)1/RIPK3/混合谱系激酶结构域样(MLKL)信号通路对非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)A549细胞程序性死亡及裸鼠移植瘤生长的影响。方法:使用0~160 μmol/L的ATR处理A549细胞,MTT法检测细胞存活率以确定后续实验给药浓度。使用ATR和/或RIPK1抑制剂Nec-1(necrostatin-1)、caspase抑制剂Z-VAD-FMK处理A549细胞,验证ATR是否诱导A549细胞发生程序性坏死。将A549细胞分为对照组、ATR-L组、ATR-M组、ATR-H组(分别用0、10、20、40 μmol/L ATR处理)、ATR+Nec-1组(40 μmol/L ATR+50 μmol/L Nec-1处理),处理24 h后,采用PI单染及Hoechst33342/PI双染法检测细胞死亡情况、透射电镜观察细胞死亡形态、DCFH-DA荧光探针法检测细胞内ROS水平、JC-1染色法检测线粒体膜电位、WB法检测细胞中RIPK1/RIPK3/MLKL信号通路相关蛋白质的表达水平。构建A549细胞裸鼠移植瘤模型,用10 mg/kg ATR(溶于玉米油中)对裸鼠灌胃给药5周,观察ATR对移植瘤生长的影响,WB法检测移植瘤组织中RIPK1/RIPK3/MLKL信号通路相关蛋白质的表达水平。结果:10~160 μmol/L的ATR可显著抑制A549细胞增殖,选择10、20、40 μmol/L的ATR进行后续实验。ATR组A549细胞存活率显著低于对照组(P<0.01)和ATR+Nec-1组(P<0.01),而ATR+z-VAD组细胞存活率显著低于z-VAD组(P<0.01),说明ATR可诱导A549细胞发生程序性坏死而非凋亡。与对照组比较,ATR处理组A549细胞发生肿胀,线粒体内脊消失呈空泡化,细胞内容物向外泄漏,细胞核聚集,表现为坏死特征,ATR-L组、ATR-M组、ATR-H组A549细胞死亡率、ROS水平及p-RIPK1、p-RIPK3、p-MLKL表达水平均显著升高,线粒体膜电位显著降低(均P<0.01),且呈药物浓度依赖性;与ATR-H组比较,ATR+Nec-1组细胞死亡率、ROS及p-RIPK1、p-RIPK3、p-MLKL表达水平降低,线粒体膜电位显著升高(均P<0.01)。裸鼠移植瘤实验结果显示,与对照组比较,ATR组裸鼠移植瘤体积、移植瘤质量均降低(P<0.05,或P<0.01),而与瘤组织中p-RIPK1、p-RIPK3、p-MLKL蛋白表达水平均显著升高(均P<0.01)。结论:ATR可能通过激活RIPK1/RIPK3/MLKL信号通路诱导A549细胞发生程序性坏死,抑制A549细胞及其裸鼠移植瘤的生长。
6.Mechanism of Polyphyllin Ⅱ in Induction of Ferroptosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma HepG2 Cells
Huizhong ZHANG ; Jian NI ; Hulinyue PENG ; Yibo ZHANG ; Xiaohan XU ; Shiman LI ; Yidan RUAN ; Yongqiang ZHANG ; Pingzhi ZHANG ; Aina YAO ; Ying WANG ; Xiaoxu DONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(17):105-112
ObjectiveTo investigate the induction of ferroptosis by polyphyllin Ⅱ (PPⅡ) in hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells and its underlying mechanism. MethodThe effect of PPⅡ (0, 1.5, 3.0, 4.5, 6.0, 9.0, 18.0 mg·L-1) on the in vitro proliferation of HepG2 cells was assessed using the methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay. Colony formation ability of HepG2 cells was evaluated through a colony formation assay. Cell migration ability was assessed via a scratch assay. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) content in HepG2 cells was measured using a kit. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in HepG2 cells were observed using a fluorescence inverted microscope. Malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), and free Fe2+ content in HepG2 cells were detected using respective kits. The mitochondrial ultrastructure in HepG2 cells was observed by transmission electron microscopy. The expression of ferroptosis-related proteins p53, solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11), glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 4 (ACSL4), and transferrin receptor 1 (TFR1) in HepG2 cells was detected using Western blot. ResultCompared with the control group, the PPⅡ treatment groups showed significantly decreased survival rate of HepG2 cells in a dose-dependent manner (P<0.01), significantly reduced number of cell colonies (P<0.01), significantly shortened scratch healing distance, inverse correlation of the migration distance with drug concentration (P<0.01), significantly increased LDH leakage in cells (P<0.01), significantly enhanced relative fluorescence intensity of intracellular ROS, and significantly increased accumulation of lipid peroxide MDA (P<0.01), decreased intracellular GSH content with increasing drug concentration (P<0.01), and significantly enhanced fluorescence intensity of FeRhoNox-1 in cells (P<0.01). Moreover, cells exhibited vacuolation, and mitochondria showed significant shrinkage with reduced or even disappeared cristae. Compared with the results in the control group, the expression of p53, ACSL4, and TFR1 proteins significantly increased, while the expression of SLC7A11 and GPX4 proteins significantly decreased in the PPⅡ treatment groups (P<0.05). ConclusionIn summary, PPⅡ induces ferroptosis in HepG2 cells by regulating the p53/SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling axis, promoting ACSL4 expression and Fe3+ uptake, leading to an imbalance in the antioxidant system.
7.Research progress on the effect of antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors on immunotherapy of lung cancer through intestinal flora
Qi WANG ; Fei SUN ; Yibo SHAN ; Hongcan SHI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;31(03):462-466
The treatment of patients with advanced lung cancer has been revolutionized with the advent of immunotherapy. However, not all patients can benefit equally from immunotherapy. In recent years, the relationship between intestinal flora and the efficacy of immunotherapy has gradually attracted scholars' attention. During the treatment of immune checkpoint inhibitors, the use of antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors and other drugs will affect the patient's intestinal flora, thus affecting the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors, leading to poor prognosis of patients. This review will discuss that antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors reduce the efficacy of immunotherapy by affecting the diversity of intestinal flora, in order to facilitate the rational use of related drugs in clinical practice and improve the patient's outcomes.
8.Clinical experience in surgical treatment of T4a thyroid cancer
Zhaohui WANG ; Yibo CHEN ; Yixin SUN ; Guiming FU ; Jiahui WANG ; Jin CHEN ; Chunhua LI
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(1):62-68
Objective To analyze the clinical features and surgical treatment strategies of T4a thyroid cancer.Methods We retrospectively analyzed patients with thyroid cancer treated in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery of Sichuan Cancer Hospital from January 2004 to May 2021.A total of 303 cases were included and statistically analyzed for pathological type,invaded organs,surgical approach,survival time,and overall survival rate.The postoperative survival curves of the patients were analyzed using the Kaplan Meier method.Results Of the 303 patients enrolled,53 patients were lost to follow-up,and the 1-year,3-year and 5-year overall survival rates were 98.4%(246/250),97.0%(224/231)and 90.2%(92/102),respectively.Of the 94 patients with recurrent laryngeal nerve invasion only,13 were lost to follow-up,and the 1-year,3-year and 5-year overall survival rates were 100%(81/81),98.7%(77/78)and 97.4%(38/39),respectively.There were 151 patients with invasion of recurrent laryngeal nerve and tracheal/laryngeal/esophageal nerve,31 of them were lost to follow-up,and the 1-year,3-year and 5-year overall survival rates were 96.7%(116/120),95.3%(101/106)and 82.2%(37/45),respectively.According to the survival curve analysis,the group with recurrent laryngeal nerve invasion only had an advantage in overall survival time over the group with recurrent laryngeal nerve and tracheal/laryngeal/esophageal invasion.Conclusion Surgical resection is supposed to be preferred for T4a thyroid cancer if there is a chance of surgery.A reasonable surgical strategy,radical surgery while preserving the vital tissues and organs,and one-stage repair and reconstruction can bring patients a better quality of life and prognosis.
9.Single-cell RNA sequencing and the pathogenesis of intervertebral disc degeneration
Haotian CHENG ; Xiaofeng ZHAO ; Xiangdong LU ; Yibo ZHAO ; Zhifeng FAN ; Detai QI ; Xiaonan WANG ; Runtian ZHOU ; Xinjie JIN ; Bin ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(1):93-99
BACKGROUND:Intervertebral disc degeneration is clinically considered to be the main cause of low back pain,but due to the unclear pathogenesis of intervertebral disc degeneration,there is still a lack of effective means to delay the progression of the disease.Single-cell RNA sequencing technology can amplify and sequence mRNA at the single-cell level,reveal the gene expression intensity of a single cell,discover different cell subsets in tissues according to the heterogeneity of cells,study the pathogenesis of intervertebral disc degeneration at the molecular level,and provide a new theoretical basis for its early diagnosis and treatment. OBJECTIVE:To introduce the basic principles of single-cell RNA sequencing technology and review the research progress of single-cell RNA sequencing technology in intervertebral disc degeneration in recent years. METHODS:A computer was used to search PubMed,Web of Science,CNKI and WanFang databases for the literature published from 2012 to 2022.Key words were"single-cell RNA sequencing,intervertebral disc degeneration,sequencing Technology"in Chinese and English.Duplicate,poor-quality and irrelevant articles were excluded;a total of 70 articles were eventually included. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)We identified new cell subsets such as homeostatic chondrocytes,hypertrophy chondrocyte-like nucleus pulposus cells and fibrous nucleus pulposus cells,identified the marker genes and transcription factors of these cell subsets,and described the functions,differentiation paths and cell fate of these cell subsets during the development and progression of intervertebral disc degeneration,and proposed the concept of progenitor nucleus pulposus cells.A cell subpopulation with progenitor nucleus pulposus cells properties was identified and its effectiveness in treating intervertebral disc degeneration was verified in mice.(2)Fibro chondrocyte-like annulus fibrosus cells and annulus fibrosus stem cells with both cartilage and fiber properties were identified,and a new type of composite hydrogel was prepared by combining fibrous cartilage inducers silk fibroin and hyaluronic acid in vitro.Experiments in mice demonstrated that this hydrogel could repair both annulus fibrosus tissue and cartilage matrix,and was remarkably effective in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration.(3)Regulatory chondrocytes were found in endplate cartilage.Two distinct fates in the progression of intervertebral disc degeneration were analyzed and the differential genes in the two fates were identified.Intercellular communication analysis indicated that regulatory chondrocytes interact with endothelial cells to promote angiogenesis.(4)Immune cells such as macrophages,T cells,myeloid progenitor cells and neutrophils were identified in the degenerated intervertebral disc tissues,demonstrating the existence of immune response during intervertebral disc degeneration.It was found that apolipoprotein induced the polarization of macrophages M1 and M2 subtypes,and this polarization process affected the activity of progenitor nucleus pulposus cells by amplifying the inflammatory response through the MIF signaling pathway.
10.Analysis on Influencing Factors of the Work Performance of Medical Staff in Tertiary Hospitals in Henan Province
Mengyu YANG ; Shuai JIANG ; Mian XIA ; Yibo ZUO ; Hang FU ; Chengzeng WANG
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(5):9-12
Objective:To understand the current situation of work performance and influencing factors of medical staff in tertiary hospitals in Henan Province,in order to provide references for improving their performance level.Methods:An electronic questionnaire was used to investigate the work engagement and work performance of medical staff in a sample hospital in Henan Province,and multiple regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between work engagement and work performance.Results:The total score of medical staff's job performance was 45.18±5.78;Cronbach's α coefficient of the questionnaire's reliability ranged from 0.870 to 0.964;medical staff's job commitment was positively correlated with their job performance;and the highest level of educational attainment,occupational category,and job commitment were the main influencing factors of job performance(P<0.05).Conclusion:There is still much room for improvement in the work performance of medical staff in tertiary hospitals in Henan Province,and hospitals should focus on improving the work capacity of medical staff and actively improving work engagement in order to enhance the level of medical staff performance.


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