1.Perceived stress and occupational burnout among hospital staff in Guangzhou tertiary hospitals
Wenli ZHOU ; Xiaoyi WU ; Yichen YE ; Liman WU ; Biyun CHEN ; Yi SHEN
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(3):354-359
Background Staff in tertiary hospitals are a high-risk group for occupational burnout. Timely identification and precise intervention are crucial for improving healthcare service quality. However, comparative studies on perceived stress and occupational burnout among hospital staff in different positions are lacking. Objective To describe the status of perceived stress and occupational burnout among hospital staff in different positions and compare the differences, explore the relationship between perceived stress and occupational burnout, and identify the influencing factors of occupational burnout. Methods In May 2022,
2.Construction of ceRNA Network and Analysis of Key mRNA and Immune Function for Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma Based on Bioinformatics
Bo SHAO ; Jin WANG ; Shui WAN ; Kaixiu WU ; Shen TIAN ; Yichen DU ; Danxia CHEN ; Yuanyuan MA
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2024;39(1):29-35,66
Objective To construct a regulatory network of competing endogenous RNA(ceRNA)with prognostic value for bladder urothelial carcinoma(BLCA),and analyze the relationship between key messenger RNA(mRNA)and immune function.Methods The UCSC Xena database was used to download mRNA expression data from 404 BLCA patients and 28 normal individuals and key mRNAs were screened by differential analysis.ENCORI database was utilized to search microRNAs(miRNAs)that bind to key mRNAs and all long non-coding RNAs(LncRNAs)that bind to miRNAs.The expression data of miRNA and LncRNA were downloaded from TCGA database,co-expression analysis was performed to identify key mRNA with all miRNAs and miRNA with all LncRNAs,and thus key miRNAs and LncRNAs were screened out.Survival analysis was conducted based on the differences in expression levels of these key mRNAs,miRNAs,and LncRNAs between tumor patients and normal individuals,and finally a ceRNA regulatory network was constructed.The correlation between key mRNAs and immune cells,immune checkpoints(CD274,PDCD1 and CTLA4),and immune cell marker genes(IG)was analyzed using the TIMER 2.0 database.Results A total of 22 key mRNAs were screened,with the most significant difference being proline 3-hydroxylase 4(P3H4).The expression of P3H4 in patients with BLCA was high,and survival time was shorter in patients with high expression.A sum of 33 miRNAs and 14 LncRNAs were screened using the key mRNAs as the central link.Through co-expression analysis and survival analysis,hsa-miR-151a-3p and MIR100 HG were identified as the key miRNA and key LncRNA with prognostic value.The differences in the above analysis results were statistically significant(all P<0.05).Based on these findings,a ceRNA regulatory network consisting of 1 mRNA,1 miRNA,and 1 LncRNA was constructed.Immunoassay firstly revealed a significant positive correlation between double positive T cells and P3H4 expression in the tumor microenvironment of BLCA.Moreover,there were 3 types of immune cells(tumor-associated neutrophils,and tumor-associated macrophages,dendritic cells),3 immune checkpoints(CD274,PDCD1,CTLA4),and 15 IGs with significant correlation with P3H4.These differences were statistically significant(all P<0.01).Conclusion This study could help to reveal the progression mechanism of BLCA.The constructed ceRNA network and immune analysis can offer new insights into potential biological targets and immunotherapy directions for the diagnosis,treatment,and prediction of BLCA patients.
3.Influence of gestational weight gain and preconception body mass index on overweight and obesity of school-age children
Caixia HU ; Tianfeng WU ; Hua CHEN ; Sen WANG ; Yichen CHEN ; Jiayi SHENG ; Lianghong SUN ; Xiaobin QU ; Yi ZHOU ; Pinqing BAI
Chinese Journal of Child Health Care 2024;32(3):248-254
【Objective】 To understand the prevalence of overweight/obesity among school-age children in Pudong New Area of Shanghai, and to explore the influence of gestational weight gain and pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) on weight status of school-age children. 【Methods】 From November to December 2020,a stratified cluster sampling method was adopted to select first-grade students from 13 primary schools in Pudong New Area of Shanghai.After matching with the birth monitoring database, 755 students with complete birth information were selected as the study subjects.The relevant information of mothers before and during pregnancy was retrospectively collected, and the effects of pregnancy weight gain combined with pre-pregnancy BMI on overweight/obesity in school-age children were analyzed. 【Results】 1) The prevalence rates of overweight and obesity of first-grade children were 15.89% and 18.41%, respectively.2) Maternal excessive weight gain during pregnancy (OR=1.678) and overweight/obesity before pregnancy (OR=2.315,2.412) were risk factors for overweight/obesity of the offspring at school age(P<0.05).3) For mothers who were underweight before pregnancy, excessive weight gain during pregnancy was associated with overweight/obesity in school-age children in their offspring (OR=7.436, 95%CI: 1.489 - 37.143,P<0.05).4) Excessive weight gain during pregnancy combined with overweight/obesity before pregnancy significantly increased the risk of overweight/obesity in offspring (OR=3.606, 95%CI: 2.030 - 6.405, P<0.05). Mothers who gained a moderate amount of weight during pregnancy and were emaciated before pregnancy had a significantly lower risk of overweight/obesity in their school-age children (OR=0.217, 95%CI: 0.049 - 0.967, P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 Excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases the risk of overweight/obesity in school-age children in their offspring, strengthening pregnancy health education and perinatal care to help pregnant women maintain appropriate weight gain during pregnancy may be an important and novel strategy to prevent childhood obesity.
4.Bioinformatics analysis based on effect of M2 macrophage-derived Siglec15 on malignant biological behaviour of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cells and its experimental validation
Yilin REN ; Yichen ZANG ; Lele XUE ; Kaige YANG ; Sufang CHEN ; Weinan WANG ; Chenghua LUO ; Weihua LIANG ; Lianghai WANG ; Feng LI ; Jianming HU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2024;50(4):881-890
Objective:To discuss the effect of sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectin-15(Siglec15)derived from M2 tumor-associated macrophages(M2-TAMs)on promoting the malignant biological behavior of the esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)through bioinformatics analysis,and to validate the findings through cell experiment.Methods:The Tumor Immune Estimation Resource(TIMER)online Database was used to analyze the expression differences and immune infiltration of Siglec15 in pan-cancer and adjacent normal tissues.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR)method was used to detect the expression levels of Siglec15 mRNA in M2-TAMs and ESCC EC109 and KYSE150 cells.Based on the non-contact co-culture of M2-TAMs and ESCC cells,the following groups were set up,such as EC109/KYSE150 group,EC109/KYSE150+si-NC group(transfected with si-NC sequence),and EC109/KYSE150+si-Siglec15 group(transfected with si-Siglec15#1 and si-Siglec15#2 sequences).CCK-8 method was used to detect the proliferation activities of the cells in various groups;wound healing assay was used to detect the wound healing rates of the cells in various groups;Transwell chamber assay was used to detect the numbers of migration and invasion cells in various groups;flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptotic rates of the cells in various groups.Results:The bioinformatics analysis results showed that compared with adjacent normal tissue,the expression levels of Siglec15 mRNA in pan-cancer tissues such as esophageal cancer,colon cancer,and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma tissues were increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the expression level of Siglec15 mRNA in esophageal cancer tissue was significantly positively correlated with the infiltration of the macrophages(P<0.05).Compared with the EC109 cells and KYSE150 cells,the expression level of Siglec15 mRNA in M2-TAMs was significantly increased(P<0.01).There was no significant difference in the proliferation rate of the cells among EC109/KYSE150 group,EC109/KYSE150+si-NC group,and EC109/KYSE150+si-Siglec15 group(P>0.05).Compared with EC109/KYSE150 group,after treated for 24 and 48 h,the wound healing rate of the cells in EC109/KYSE150+si-NC group was increased(P<0.01),the numbers of migration and invasion cells were increased(P<0.05),and the apoptotic rate was decreased(P<0.01).Compared with EC109/KYSE150+si-NC group,the wound healing rates of the cells in EC109/KYSE150+si-Siglec15#1 group and EC109/KYSE150+si-Siglec15#2 group were decreased(P<0.05),the numbers of migration and invasion cells were decreased(P<0.05),and the apoptotic rates of the cells had no significant difference(P>0.05).Conclusion:Siglec15 derived from M2-TAMs may be a key factor in promoting the migration and invasion of the ESCC cells.
5.A comparative study of regulation of the homing ability of mesenchymal stem cells by hypoxia and hydrogen peroxide pretreatment
Yichen HUANG ; Mingxia JIANG ; Wenjing MA ; Qiaomi CHEN ; Rui BAI ; Bingshui XIU ; Mengwen SONG ; Jie NIU ; Zhiqiang LIU
Military Medical Sciences 2024;48(9):656-663
Objective To determine the optimal conditions for CXCR4 upregulation by comparing the expression levels of chemokine(C-X-C motif)receptor 4(CXCR4)in MSCs cultured with varying concentrations of oxygen and hydrogen peroxide(H2O2).Methods MSCs were cultured with 0.1%,1%,or 3%O2 and 50 μmol/L H2O2 for different lengths of time(3,6,12,and 24 h).The mRNA and protein expressions of CXCR4 in MSCs were measured by real-time quantitative PCR(qPCR),Western blotting,and immunofluorescence staining.The viability and chemotactic ability of MSCs were measured using CCK-8,wound-healing and Transwell migration assays.Results Both hypoxia and H2O2 treatment were found to upregulate MSC expressions of CXCR4 to some extent.The mRNA and protein levels of CXCR4 were higher after 6-12 h of culture of MSCs with 3%O2,and significantly higher when treated with H2O2 for 6 h.Cell viability was significantly increased after culture with 3%O2 compared with the control group and both 3%O2 and H2O2 pretreatment could enhance chemotactic migration in MSCs.Conclusion Culture with 3%O2 and H2O2 pretreatment can upregulate CXCR4 expressions in MSCs and enhance migration in cells,with superior effects observed with 3%O2.Therefore,treatment with 3%O2 represents the best choice for upregulating the chemotactic ability of MSCs.
6.Analysis of Thrombophilia Gene Screening Results in Blood Samples of 582 16-year-old Adolescents in Xi'an Area
Yichen ZHANG ; Ning AN ; Yaozhen CHEN ; Xingbin HU
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2024;39(6):201-205
Objective To analyze the mutation rates of thrombolytic genes antiphospholipid antibody(APOH),thrombo-regulatory protein(THBD)and PC anticoagulant protein(PROC),providing a theoretical basis for the prevention and treatment of thrombolytic diseases in adolescents.Methods A total of 582 cases 16-year-old adolescents who underwent routine physical examination from May to December 2019 were selected as the study objects.The gene loci such as PROC c.574_576del,THBD c.-151G>T and APOHc.461G>A were detected by PCR-RFLP genotyping detection and gene sequencing technology,and statistical analysis was performed on mutation rates.Results PCR-RFLP genotyping detecting of 582 samples showed that the mutation rate of PROC c.574_576del was about 0.69%(4/582),which was lower than the overall mutation rate in the Chinese population(2.4%),while the mutation rates of THBD c.-151G>T and APOHc.461G>A were about 2.92%(17/582)and 12.71%(74/582),which were higher than the overall mutation rates in Chinese population(0.97%,10.27%).Sequencing analysis showed that APOHc.461G>A mutation was linked with APOHc.422T>C and APOHc.1004G>C mutation.Conclusion The mutation rate of thrombolytic gene in adolescents is different from that of the whole population.The mutation rates of APOHc.461G>A and THBD c.-151G>T are higher than those of the whole Chinese population,indicating that timely detection should be used in the diagnosis and treatment of thrombolytic diseases in adolescents.
7.Ischemia-free liver transplantation improves the prognosis of recipients using functionally marginal liver grafts
Shuai WANG ; Xiaohong LIN ; Yunhua TANG ; Yichen LIANG ; Min ZHANG ; Zhonghao XIE ; Yiwen GUO ; Yuqi DONG ; Qiang ZHAO ; Zhiyong GUO ; Dongping WANG ; Xiaoshun HE ; Weiqiang JU ; Maogen CHEN
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2024;30(3):421-435
Background/Aims:
The shortage of donor liver hinders the development of liver transplantation. This study aimed to clarify the poor outcomes of functionally marginal liver grafts (FMLs) and provide evidence for the improvement of ischemia-free liver transplantation (IFLT) after FML transplantation.
Methods:
Propensity score matching was used to control for confounding factors. The outcomes of the control group and FML group were compared to demonstrate the negative impact of FMLs on liver transplantation patients. We compared the clinical improvements of the different surgical types. To elucidate the underlying mechanism, we conducted bioinformatic analysis based on transcriptome and single-cell profiles.
Results:
FMLs had a significantly greater hazard ratio (HR: 1.969, P=0.018) than did other marginal livers. A worse 90-day survival (Mortality: 12.3% vs. 5.0%, P=0.007) was observed in patients who underwent FML transplantation. Patients who received FMLs had a significant improvement in overall survival after IFLT (Mortality: 10.4% vs 31.3%, P=0.006). Pyroptosis and inflammation were inhibited in patients who underwent IFLT. The infiltration of natural killer cells was lower in liver grafts from these patients. Bulk transcriptome profiles revealed a positive relationship between IL-32 and Caspase 1 (R=0.73, P=0.01) and between IL-32 and Gasdermin D (R=0.84, P=0.0012).
Conclusions
FML is a more important negative prognostic parameter than other marginal liver parameters. IFLT might ameliorate liver injury in FMLs by inhibiting the infiltration of NK cells, consequently leading to the abortion of IL-32, which drives pyroptosis in monocytes and macrophages.
8.Application effect of preoperative muscle strength training combined with postoperative BIODEX balance training in treatment of patients with total hip arthroplasty
Zhanlei ZHANG ; Guo CHEN ; Fujuan YONG ; Shangshang ZHANG ; Mengna BI ; Yichen WANG ; Zou MA
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(2):84-87
Objective To observe the effect of preoperative muscle strength training combined with postoperative BIODEX balance function training in improving the motor function of patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods A total of 110 patients with THA from January 2021 to December 2022 were selected as research objects, and were divided into observation group and control group by the simple randomization method, with 55 cases in each group. The control group received conventional postoperative rehabilitation training, while the observation group was treated with muscle strength training and BIODEX balance function training. Imaging indicators (acetabular abduction angle, anterior inclination angle, proportion of acetabular cup in safe zone, and centering rate of femoral prosthesis) at 5 days after surgery were compared between two groups; the joint motor function (Harris score for hip joint), balance ability [Berg Balance Scale (BBS)] and daily activity ability [Activities of Daily Life Scale (ADL)] before treatment and one month after treatment were compared between the two groups. Results There were no significant differences in acetabular abduction angle, anterior inclination angle, proportion of acetabular cup in safe zone and centering rate of femoral prosthesis between the two groups at 5 days after surgery (
9.Mortality and years of life lost of lung cancer among residents in Pudong New Area of Shanghai from 1995 to 2021
Yi ZHOU ; Jiayi SHENG ; Yichen CHEN ; Rongyue LI ; Shaotan XIAO ; Jie PAN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(5):415-420
ObjectiveTo investigate the epidemiological traits and potential years of life lost associated with lung cancer mortality among inhabitants of Shanghai's Pudong New Area from 1995 to 2021, in order to serve as a reference for developing intervention approaches. MethodsThe death surveillance system was used to gather statistics on lung cancer deaths. Crude mortality rate (CMR), standardized mortality rate (SMR), potential years of life lost (PYLL), average years of life lost (AYLL), annual percent change (APC) of the lung cancer deaths were analyzed. The impact of age-structural and non-age-structural factors on changes in lung cancer mortality was quantified using difference decomposition. ResultsThe CMR and SMR of lung cancer among residents in Pudong New Area between 1995 and 2021 were 58.21/105 and 26.75/105, respectively. The CMR of lung cancer increased over the years (APC=1.91%, 95%CI=1.60%‒2.30%; Z=11.487, P<0.001), and the SMR of lung cancer declined over the years (APC=-1.50%, 95%CI=-1.80%‒-1.20%; Z=-9.006, P<0.001). Age structure factors and gender factors contributed to the increase of lung cancer mortality, while non-population age structure factors overall appeared to play a protective role which might be related to the improvements in factors such as tobacco control and environmental management. The PYLL of lung cancer was 160 296 person years, the PYLL rate was 2.24‰, and the AYLL was 3.86 years per person. ConclusionAge structure factors are a significant contributor to the disease burden and result in the increase in the crude lung cancer mortality rate of Pudong residents of shanghai. Comprehensive monitoring, preventive, and control methods should be implemented.
10.The myocardial protection of HTK versus del Nido cardioplegia solutions in neonates with surgeries for transposition of the great arteries : A propensity score matching study
Cong LI ; Yichen YAN ; Hongtong CHEN ; Zhongqun ZHU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2023;30(09):1301-1307
Objective To compare and analyze the effect of myocardial protection between HTK and del Nido cardioplegia solutions in neonates with surgeries for transposition of the great arteries. Methods The clinical data of 208 neonates with complete transposition of the great arteries in our institution from 2014 to 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the cardioplegia solutions utilized in the operations, the patients were divided into two groups: a HTK group and a del Nido group. Propensity score matching was conducted to eliminate the biases. The cardiopulmonary bypass time, aortic cross-clamping time, total amount of cardioplegia solutions, transfusion frequency of cardioplegia, ICU stay time, mechanical support time, inotropic score, hospital stay, left ventricular ejection fraction, N-terminal proBNP and troponin I were compared and analyzed between the two groups after matching. Results After 1:1 propensity score matching, a total of 54 patients were analyzed with 27 patients in each group. In the HTK group, there were 22 males and 5 females with a median age of 7.0 (2.0, 11.0) d. In the del Nido group, there were 23 males and 4 females with a median age of 8.0 (3.0, 11.0) d. A total of 3 children died after the surgery: 2 (7.4%) patients in the HTK group and 1 (3.7%) patient in the del Nido group. There was no significant difference in hospital mortality between the two groups (P=1.000). The total amount of cardioplegia solutions in the HTK group was significantly higher than that of del Nido group (P<0.001). Transfusion frequency of cardioplegia in del Nido group was significantly higher than that of the HTK group (P=0.043). There was no significant difference in the postoperative ICU time, mechanical support time, length of hospital stay, inotropic score, left ventricular ejection fraction, N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide precursor or troponin I between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion For neonates with surgeries for complete transposition of the great arteries, HTK cardioplegia solutions can provide effective and safe myocardial protection, which is similar to del Nido cardioplegia solutions.


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