1.An in vitro evaluation of the hydromechanical properties on transcatheter edge-to-edge repair
Hao WANG ; Da ZHU ; Zhi-Qian LU ; Zhao-Ming HE ; Li LIU ; Xiang-Bin PAN
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2024;32(2):89-95
Objective To establish a method for testing isolated mitral valve in vitro and quantitatively evaluate the effect of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair technology(TEER)on functional mitral regurgitation(FMR)(non-A2-P2 regurgitation).Methods In this study,an FMR(non-A2-P2 regurgitation)model was developed by dilating the annulus orifice and displacing the papillary muscle in isolated porcine mitral valve.The hydrodynamics characteristics of 6 valves were tested by a pulsatile flow testing system under different physiological and pathological conditions before and after TEER.Results The results show that the valve regurgitation improved from moderate-severe[regurgitant fraction(60.2±17.5)%]to mild-moderate[regurgitant fraction(34.7±12.0)%]by repair(P<0.001).The EOA[(3.8±1.6)cm2 vs.(2.2±0.5)cm2,P<0.001]and the forward cross valve pressure difference[(1.8±1.3)mmHg vs.(3.8± 1.8)mmHg,P<0.001],which characterize the forward flow performance of the valve,were compared before and after repair,and the differences were statistically significant.At the same time,the repair caused valve stenosis(the effective orifice area decreased by 40%and the positive differential pressure increased by 110%),but the valves was still within the normal physiological range,and no iatrogenic stenosis was caused.Conclusions It can be seen that TEER has an effect on FMR.This study provides validation and evaluation methods in vitro for expanding indications and improving TEER,and reference for developing standards of transcatheter valve repair testing in vitro.
2.Current status and trend prediction of the disease burden of eating disorders among Chinese adolescents aged 10-24 years
LU Di, ZENG Zhi, ZHU Di, HE Yijuan, CHEN Sinian
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(8):1186-1190
Objective:
To analyze the burden indicators and trend predictions of eating disorders in Chinese adolescents aged 10-24 years from 1990 to 2019, so as to provide a reference for the prevention and control of eating disorders among adolescents.
Methods:
According to the latest data of the Global Burden of Disease Study(GBD) 2019 database classified by gender, age group and other indicators, the Joinpoint regression model and bayesian age period cohort model(BAPC) were used to analyze and predict the incidence rate, prevalence and disabilityadjusted life year (DALY) rate of eating disorders among Chinese adolescents aged 10 to 24 years old, and explore the trend of the disease burden of eating disorders in this population in the past three decades.
Results:
From 1990 to 2019, the overall crude incidence rate of eating disorders among adolescents in China increased from 278.93/105 to 422.27/105, and the crude incidence rate increased from 122.63/105 to 198.80/105, and the crude DALY rate increased from 26.67/105 to 43.50/105. In terms of gender, the standardized incidence rate, standardized prevalence rate and standardized DALY rate of eating disorders of boys and girls all showed an upward trend(boys:AAPC=1.52%,1.84%,1.86%,girls:AAPC=1.28%,1.74%,1.77%,P<0.05). The standardized incidence rate, standardized prevalence rate and standardized DALY rate of boys with eating disorders (54.97%, 68.88%, 69.75%) were higher than those of girls (44.26%, 64.48%, 65.56%), and the differences were statistically significant (χ2=201.45, 35.02, 34.55, P<0.05). In terms of age groups, the incidence rate of the 15-19yearold age group (524.10/105) was higher than that of other age groups (10-14yearold age:251.17/105, 20-24yearold age:476.49/105) (χ2=156.87, P<0.05), the prevalence rate of the 20-24yearold age group (278.67/105) and the DALY rate (60.83/105) were higher than those of other age groups (10-14yearold age:81.79/105,18.02/105, 15-19yearold age:221.81/105,48.59/105) (χ2=204.50,197.14, P<0.05). BAPC prediction model showed that in the future, the incidence rate of eating disorders among adolescents in China would still show an upward trend, but the prevalence rate and DALY rate would show a steady downward trend, which might reach 516.43/105, 188.41/105 and 41.23/105 respectively in 2030.
Conclusions
The burden of eating disorders among adolescents in China continues to increase, with boys and those aged 15-19 years being the key populations for prevention and treatment. All sectors of society should actively take relevant measures and pay attention to the prevention and treatment of adolescent eating disorders.
3.Application Value of Xuanbai Chengqi Decoction Combined with Enteral Nutrition Support in the Treatment of Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Guided by the Theory of Simultaneous Treatment of Lung and Intestine
Guo-Qing ZHU ; Yan ZHOU ; Xian-Zhen LI ; Li-Li TANG ; He CHEN ; Zhi-Liang LIU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(9):2312-2318
Objective To explore the application value of Xuanbai Chengqi Decoction combined with enteral nutrition support in the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(AECOPD)guided by the theory of simultaneous treatment of lung and intestine.Methods A total of 92 patients with AECOPD were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,46 cases in each group.Both groups were given routine symptomatic treatment.In addition,the control group was given enteral nutrition support intervention,and the observation group was given Xuanbai Chengqi Decoction combined with enteral nutrition support intervention.The course of treatment lasted for two weeks.The changes in the nutritional parameters such as serum albumin(ALB),prealbumin(PA),and transferrin(TF),and in the distribution of intestinal flora of the two groups were observed before and after treatment.After treatment,the clinical efficacy and the incidence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results(1)After two weeks of treatment,the total effective rate of the observation group was 97.83%(45/46),and that of the control group was 82.61%(38/46).The comparison between the two groups(tested by chi-square test)showed that the therapeutic efficacy of the observation group was significantly superior to that of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).(2)After treatment,the serum levels of nutritional parameters of ALB,PA and TF in the two groups were significantly higher than those before treatment(P<0.05),and the increase of serum ALB,PA and TF levels in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the differences being statistically significant(P<0.05 or P<0.01).(3)After treatment,the number of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains of intestinal flora in the two groups was significantly higher than that before treatment(P<0.05),and the number of Enterococcus strain was significantly lower than that before treatment(P<0.05).The increase in the number of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains and the decrease in the number of Enterococcus strains in the observation group were significantly superior to those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05 or P<0.01).(4)The incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group was 4.35%(2/46),which was significantly lower than that in the control group(19.57%,9/46).The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Significant clinical efficacy has been achieved after the application of Xuanbai Chengqi Decoction combined with enteral nutrition support in treating AECOPD patients with lung heat and bowel excess syndrome guided by the theory of simultaneous treatment of lung and intestine.The combined therapy is effective on improving the nutritional status and intestinal flora imbalance of patients,and reducing the incidence of adverse reactions.
4.Development History and Frontier Research Progress of Pharmacokinetics of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Li-Jun ZHU ; Zhuo-Ru HE ; Cai-Yan WANG ; Dan-Yi LU ; Jun-Ling YANG ; Wei-Wei JIA ; Chen CHENG ; Yu-Tong WANG ; Liu YANG ; Zhi-Peng CHEN ; Bao-Jian WU ; Rong ZHANG ; Chuan LI ; Zhong-Qiu LIU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(10):2746-2757
Pharmacokinetics of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is a discipline that adopts pharmacokinetic research methods and techniques under the guidance of TCM theories to elucidate the dynamic changes in the absorption,distribution,metabolism and excretion of active ingredients,active sites,single-flavour Chinese medicinal and compounded formulas of TCM in vivo.However,the sources and components of TCM are complex,and the pharmacodynamic substances and mechanisms of action of the majority of TCM are not yet clear,so the pharmacokinetic study of TCM is later than that of chemical medicines,and is far more complex than that of chemical medicines,and its development also confronts with challenges.The pharmacokinetic study of TCM originated in the 1950s and has experienced more than 70 years of development from the initial in vivo study of a single active ingredient,to the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic study of active ingredients,to the pharmacokinetic study of compound and multi-component of Chinese medicine.In recent years,with the help of advanced extraction,separation and analysis technologies,gene-editing animals and cell models,multi-omics technologies,protein purification and structure analysis technologies,and artificial intelligence,etc.,the pharmacokinetics of TCM has been substantially applied in revealing and elucidating the pharmacodynamic substances and mechanisms of action of Chinese medicines,research and development of new drugs of TCM,scientific and technological upgrading of large varieties of Chinese patent medicines,as well as guiding the rational use of medicines in clinics.Pharmacokinetic studies of TCM have made remarkable breakthroughs and significant development in theory,methodology,technology and application.In this paper,the history of the development of pharmacokinetics of TCM and the progress of cutting-edge research was reviewed,with the aim of providing ideas and references for the pharmacokinetics of TCM and related research.
5.A Case Report of Clinical Features Analysis of a Novel IKBKG Variant Leading to Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia and Immunodeficiency
Xiaomei HUANG ; Ying LUO ; Tingyan HE ; Yongbin XU ; Yu XIA ; Zhi YANG ; Xiaona ZHU ; Yanyan HUANG ; Ruohang WENG ; Jun YANG ; Linlin WANG
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2024;3(4):492-500
IKBKG is the essential modulator for nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB) signaling pathway, and mutations within this gene can lead to anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and immunodeficiency (EDA-ID). Here we report a male patient, who presented with mild frontal bossing, sparse hair, skin pigmentation, conical teeth, and recurrent infections involving bacteria, fungi, and viruses after one month of age, together with hypogammaglobulinemia. These symptoms were consistent with the phenotype of EDA-ID. Genetic analysis revealed a hemizygous mutation c.1249T > G (p.Cys417Gly) in exon 10 of the
6.Establishment and Application of Efficient Gene Editing Method for Classical HLA-Ⅰ Molecules
Yan-Min HE ; Zhi-Pan WU ; Ji HE ; Wei ZHANG ; Fa-Ming ZHU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(6):1896-1902
Objective:To establish an efficient gene editing method of HLA-Ⅰ gene to prepare HLA-Ⅰ universal hematopoietic stem cells.Methods:The easyedit small guide RNA(sgRNA)was designed according to the sequences of β2 microglobulin gene and synthesized by GenScript company. RNP complexes were formed by NLS-Cas9-NLS nuclease and Easyedit sgRNA according to different molar ratios (1∶1~1∶4 ).Control group and four transfection groups were performed respectively.HEK-293 cells and CD34+hematopoietic stem cells were nucleotransfected with RNP complex by Lonza 4D Nucleofector system.The expression of HLA-Ⅰ on the surface of HEK-293 cells was detected by flow cytometry after transfection for 72 hours,the cleavage effect was determined by T7E1 enzyme digestion reaction and the presence of nested peak in the DNA sequence was identified by direct sequencing.Results:The transfection groups had different levels of HLA-Ⅰ negative expression cell populations by flow cytometry after transient transfection of HEK-293 cells and CD34+hematopoietic stem cells with different molar concentrations of RNP complex for 72 hours. There were nested peaks proximal to the sgRNA PAM sequence in the transfection groups by direct DNA sequencing,indicating that sgRNA had obvious editing effect.In the transfection of HEK-293 cells,the highest proportion of HLA-Ⅰ negative expression cells was (87.69±0.83)% when the molar ratio of NLS-Cas9-NLS nuclease to Easyedit sgRNA was 1∶4.The cutting efficiency of T7E1 was the highest up to (38±2.0)% when the molar ratio was 1∶3.In the transfection of CD34+hematopoietic stem cells,the proportion of HLA-Ⅰ negative expression cells was (91.56±3. 39)%when the molar ratio was 1∶2,and the cutting efficiency of T7E1 was (64±8.45)%when the molar ratio was 1∶1 .Conclusion:This study provides an efficient gene editing method for classical HLA-Ⅰ molecules,which can effectively silence the expression of class HLA-Ⅰ molecules on the cell surface,and is suitable for stem cell system with difficult transfection.
7.The neuroprotective effect of Wenfei Jiangzhuo formula on vascular dementia model rats based on regulation of mitochondrial homeostasis by PGAM5-Drp1 axis
Ding ZHANG ; Zhi-Han HU ; Chun-Ying SUN ; Xiao-Dong ZHU ; Fang-Cun LI ; Ming-He JIANG ; Hong-Ling QIN ; Wei CHEN ; Yue-Qiang HU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(11):2158-2164
Aim To observe the effects of Wenfei Jiangzhuo formula(WFJZF)on rats with vascular de-mentia and investigate its possible mechanism of ac-tion.Methods Thirty-six healthy male SD rats were randomly divided into the sham group,model group,donepezil group,and low-dose,medium-dose and high-dose groups of Wenfei Jiangzhuo formula,with six rats per group.Except for the sham group,the other groups were prepared as VaD models,and each group was gavaged with the corresponding drugs after suc-cessful modeling,and tests were performed after three weeks of treatment.Behavioral,hippocampal CA1 area morphology,neural dendrites and mitochondrial chan-ges were observed in all groups of rats,and phospho-glycerate mutase 5(PGAM5),dynamics-related pro-teins1(Drp1),opticatrophyprotein-1(OPA1),and other proteins were detected in each group.Results Compared with the sham group,rats in the model group and each intervention group had prolonged es-cape latency(P<0.05),a shorter number of travers-als across the platforms(P<0.05),a sparse morphol-ogy of hippocampal neurons,a reduction in the number of secondary dendritic spines,and a rupture of the out-er membrane of the mitochondria;the expression of the PGAM5 and Drp1 proteins in hippocampal tissues was elevated(P<0.05),and the expression of the OPA1 and Mfn1/2 protein expression decreased(P<0.05);compared with the model group,donepezil group and Wenfei Jiangzhuo formula high-dose group of rats had shorter evasion latency(P<0.05),increased number of times to traverse the platform(P<0.05),increased number of hippocampal neurons,tightly packed,more secondary dendritic structures,and reduced mitochon-drial damage;the expression of PGAM5 and Drp1 pro-teins was reduced(P<0.05),and the expression of OPA1 and Mfn1/2 proteins was elevated(P<0.05).Conclusions Wenfei Jiangzhuo formula can regulate the PGAM5-Drp1 signaling axis to improve the balance of mitochondrial homeostasis,thus improving the cog-nitive condition of the brain and exerting cerebroprotec-tive effects.
8.Finite element analysis of titanium rods after vertebral column decancellation osteotomy for ankylosing spondylitis
Bao-Ke SU ; Yong-Qing WANG ; Zhi-Jie KANG ; Hai-Yan WANG ; Feng JIN ; Xiao-He LI ; Zhen-Hua CAO ; Jia-Xuan HUO ; Yong ZHU ; Feng LI
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2024;55(3):339-344
Objective To analyze the stress changes of thoracic vertebra(T)11-sacrum(S)titanium rods in patients with ankylosing spondylitis after vertebral column decancellation(VCD)osteotomy,and provide reference for the selection and improvement of titanium rods before surgery.Methods The original data of the continuous scanning tomographic images of patients with ankylosing spondylitis after VCD osteotomy were imported into Mimics 21.0 in DICOM format,and T11-S vertebrae,screws and titanium rods were respectively reconstructed.They were imported into 3-Matic to establish a preliminary geometric modeling,and then processed with noise removal,paving,smoothing,etc.The improved model was imported into Hypermesh 10 software for grid division,and the material was imported into ANSYS 19.2 to display the finite element model after attribute assignment,Set the boundary and load conditions,and measure the stress value at the connection between the screw and the titanium rod.Results Under neutral position,forward bending,lateral bending,and axial rotation conditions,the titanium rod had the highest stress at the upper vertebrae(T11)and the lowest stress at the top vertebrae(L3);Under the backward extension condition,the titanium rod has the highest stress at the lower end vertebra(L5).Conclusion In the upper and lower vertebrae,it is possible to consider increasing the diameter of the titanium rod,enhancing its hardness,or changing it to a double rod.
9.Morphologic analysis and measurement of the posterior superior iliac spine of the hip bone in adolescents based on CT three-dimensional reconstruction
Li-Rong SHA ; Zhi-Jie KANG ; Hai-Yan WANG ; Yuan FANG ; Xiao-He LI ; Feng JING ; Kai ZHANG ; Yun-Feng ZHANG ; Yong ZHU ; Tong-Tong YUE
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2024;55(6):721-727
Objective To establish a normal three-dimensional model of the hip bone in adolescents aged 10-19 years old,analyze the morphology and positional parameters of the posterior superior iliac spine of the hip bone among different genders,sides,and ages,which can supplement the study of the anatomical morphology of the hip bone and to provide a reference for the diagnosis of the clinically relevant diseases and for the therapeutic manipulation and localization of the hip bone.Methods Forty adolescent patients aged 10-19 years without previous spinal pelvic diseases were selected,and the pelvic CT image data were collected and imported into Mimics 21.0 software to establish the model.The relative position parameters of the posterior superior iliac spine and the surrounding anatomical landmarks included the length from the posterior superior iliac spine to the anterior superior iliac spine(ab),the length from the tip of the posterior superior iliac spine to the sciatica(ac),the length from the tip of the posterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle(ae),the length from the tip of the posterior superior iliac spine to the midpoint of the posterior margin of the auricular joint surfaces(af),the length from the tip of the posterior superior iliac spine to the iliac spine turn(ag),and the length from the sciatica tubercle to the highest point of the iliac spine(cd).The local parameters of the posterior superior iliac spine included the width(W0)and the thickness(H0)at point A.The maximum width of the posterior iliac spine(WMAX),its distance from point a(D0),and the width of the iliac spine were measured at 0.5,1,and 1.5 cm from point a,and were recorded sequentially as W1,W2,and W3.The width of the iliac spine at the turn of the iliac spine(point g)was measured(W4).The relative positions and parameters of the posterior superior iliac spine to the surrounding anatomical landmarks and the localized parameters of the posterior superior iliac spine were compared sequentially for different genders,sides,and age groups.Results In the measurement result of the parameters of the posterior superior iliac spine and the surrounding anatomical landmarks,the differences in the comparisons between different genders of the ac,ae,and af indexes were statistically significant(P<0.05),and the differences in the comparisons between different genders of the ab,ag,and cd indexes were not statistically significant(P>0.05).The differences in the comparisons between the right and left sides of the ab,ac,ae,af,ag,and cd indexes were not statistically significant(P>0.05).The difference in comparison between different age groups of ab,ac,ae,af,ag,and cd indicators was statistically significant(P<0.05).In the measurement result of the local parameters of the posterior superior iliac spine,the difference in the comparison between the sexes of the W0,W1,W2,WMAX,and H0 indexes was statistically significant(P<0.05),and the difference in the comparison between the sexes of the W3,W4,and D0 indexes was not statistically significant(P>0.05);And the difference in the comparison between the left and right sides of the W0,W1,W2,and the right and left sides of the W3,W4,WMAX,D0,and H0 indexes was not statistically significant(P>0.05);The difference between W0,W1,W2,W3,W4,WMAX,D0,H0 indicators compared between different age groups was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion Adolescent females have overall greater pelvic parameters than males,with wider and thicker tips of the posterior superior iliac spine in females and narrower and thinner tips of the posterior superior iliac spine in males;Pelvic parameters show a tendency to increase with age,while the width and thickness of the posterior superior iliac spine,as well as the width of the cephalic end to the iliac spine remain essentially unchanged.
10.Localization and anatomical measurement of lateral compression Ⅱscrew guide needle insertion point for pelvic fracture
Yong-Zheng CHEN ; Zhen-Hua HU ; Shao-Juan LI ; Xia-Cun LIANG ; Li-Kang HOU ; Shu-Liang ZHU ; Xin-Ying BAI ; Jin-Jian HE ; De-Meng YANG ; Zhi-Guo CHEN
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2024;55(6):728-733
Objective To measure the distance between the lateral compression Ⅱ(LC-Ⅱ)screw guide needle and the surrounding important structures around the anterior inferior iliac spine in pelvic fractures and to locate the needle point,so as to provide anatomical reference for clinical nail placement.Methods Totally 40 adult gross specimens of embalming were implanted with LC-Ⅱ screw guide needle under the surveillance of C-arm machine,and the specimens were dissected.The shortest distance between the insertion point and the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve,femoral nerve,femoral artery,femoral vein,anterior superior iliac spine and inguinal ligament was measured.The triangle was constructed between the insertion point,anterior superior iliac spine and inguinal ligament,and the exact location of the entry point was calculated.Results The average distance between the insertion point of the male needle and the femoral vein was(50.67±7.29)mm>the anterior superior iliac spine(43.83±7.58)mm>the femoral artery(38.35±6.63)mm>the femoral nerve(31.17±1.67)mm=the inguinal ligament(28.69±6.59)mm>the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve(7.98±3.81)mm.The mean distance between the insertion point of the female needle and the anterior superior iliac spine was(45.28±7.07)mm=femoral vein(43.72±6.89)mm>femoral artery(33.76±6.33)mm>femoral nerve(25.66±6.46)mm=inguinal ligament(23.22±5.00)mm>lateral femoral cutaneous nerve(8.97±4.76)mm.The projection distance of the entry point was 31.77 mm for men and 38.41 mm for women.The Angle b was 42.81°for men and 31.71° for women.Conclusion The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is most vulnerable to injury when LC-Ⅱ screw is inserted,and the risk of injury has nothing to do with sex.The insertion point positioning method a and b made LC-Ⅱ screw placement quickly,safely and accurately,and reduced fluoroscopy time and frequency.


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