1.Study on the anti-inflammatory mechanism of active ingredients of Gubi Formula in the treatment of osteoarthritis
Peng DING ; Feng-Xiang TIAN ; Li XU ; Yu GE ; Fu-Rong WANG ; Yu-Jie BAO ; Ling-Ling ZHOU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(14):2053-2057
Objective To explore the anti-inflammatory mechanism of the active ingredients of Gubi Formula in treating osteoarthritis.Methods Normal human chondrocytes were cultured in vitro,and lipopolysaccharide(LPS)stimulated inflammation.The cells were divided into control group(normal culture),model group(10 μg·mL-1 LPS),quercetin group(10 μg·mL-1 LPS+8 μmol·L-1 quercetin),formononetin group(10 μg·mL-1 LPS+50 μmol·L-1 formononetin),naringin group(10 μg·mL-1 LPS+10 μmol·L-1 naringin),asperosaponin Ⅵ group(10 μg·mL-1 LPS+50 pmol·L-1 asperosaponin Ⅵ),β-ecdysterone group(10 μg·mL-1 LPS+50 μmol·L-1β-ecdysterone).Cell counting kit-8(CCK8)was used to detect the viability of chondrocytes.Western blot was used to detect the expression of nuclear factor NF-kappa-B p65 subunit(p65),nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)nuclear protein.Results The cell viability of control group,model group,quercetin group,formononetin group,naringin group,Dipsacoside Ⅵ group,β-ecdysterone group were(103.10±8.55)%,(62.41±2.35)%,(76.92±1.74)%,(77.01±0.60)%,(80.39±3.06)%,(79.43±0.94)%,(55.20±0.99)%;the relative expression of Nrf2 protein were 1.00±0.00,1.01±0.09,1.30±0.15,0.91±0.15,1.23±0.25,0.71±0.19,1.51±0.13,1.26±0.15;the relative expression of P65 protein were 1.00±0.00,2.24±0.85,0.74±0.33,1.49±0.29,0.97±0.06,1.33±0.07,1.67±0.22,1.52±0.17;the relative expression of inflammatory mediators iNOS were 1.00±0.00,1.52±0.27,1.07±0.24,1.25±0.12,1.01±0.30,1.44±0.12,1.07±0.18,1.11±0.16.The above indexes in quercetin group,formononetin group and naringin group were significantly different from those in model group(P<0.05,P<0.01 and P<0.001).Compared with the model group,there was no significant difference in the above indexes between the Asperosaponin Ⅵ group and theβ-ecdysterone group(all P>0.05).Conclusion The active components of Gubi Formula,including quercetin,mangiferin,and naringin,can activate Nrf2-HO-1 signaling and inhibit the activation of the Nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)pathway plays an anti-inflammatory role in alleviating osteoarthritis.
2.A multicenter retrospective cohort study on the attributable risk of patients with Acinetobacter baumannii sterile body fluid infection
Lei HE ; Dao-Bin JIANG ; Ding LIU ; Xiao-Fang ZHENG ; He-Yu QIU ; Shu-Mei WU ; Xiao-Ying WU ; Jin-Lan CUI ; Shou-Jia XIE ; Qin XIA ; Li HE ; Xi-Zhao LIU ; Chang-Hui SHU ; Rong-Qin LI ; Hong-Ying TAO ; Ze-Fen CHEN
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(1):42-48
Objective To investigate the attributable risk(AR)of Acinetobacter baumannii(AB)infection in criti-cally ill patients.Methods A multicenter retrospective cohort study was conducted among adult patients in inten-sive care unit(ICU).Patients with AB isolated from sterile body fluid and confirmed with AB infection in each cen-ter were selected as the infected group.According to the matching criteria that patients should be from the same pe-riod,in the same ICU,as well as with similar APACHE Ⅱ score(±5 points)and primary diagnosis,patients who did not infect with AB were selected as the non-infected group in a 1:2 ratio.The AR was calculated.Results The in-hospital mortality of patients with AB infection in sterile body fluid was 33.3%,and that of non-infected group was 23.1%,with no statistically significant difference between the two groups(P=0.069).The AR was 10.2%(95%CI:-2.3%-22.8%).There is no statistically significant difference in mortality between non-infected pa-tients and infected patients from whose blood,cerebrospinal fluid and other specimen sources AB were isolated(P>0.05).After infected with AB,critically ill patients with the major diagnosis of pulmonary infection had the high-est AR.There was no statistically significant difference in mortality between patients in the infected and non-infec-ted groups(P>0.05),or between other diagnostic classifications.Conclusion The prognosis of AB infection in critically ill patients is highly overestimated,but active healthcare-associated infection control for AB in the ICU should still be carried out.
3.Analysis of constraints and policy recommendations for the development of pediatric drugs in China:Based on the perspective of pharmaceutical enterprises
Rui-Lin DING ; Ming-Yu BAI ; Jia-Nan FU ; Xin-Yu LI ; Rong SHAO
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2024;17(2):59-65
Objective:To provide a basis for improving the design and implementation of policies for ensuring the supply of pediatric drugs in China.Method:Based on the perspective of pharmaceutical enterprises,reviewed literature and conducts questionnaire surveys to identify the constraints in the development of pediatrict drugs throughout the entire drug lifecycle,and analyzes the constraints'concentration and urgency.Result:The main constraints include:difficulty in conducting clinical trials for children;the current registration and approval rules lack consideration for the specificity of pediatric drugs and specific requirements for application materials;lack of implementation rules and measures in the implementation process of incentive policies for pediatric drug production;The market interest mechanism of pediatric drugs is not yet perfect.Among them,research and development and payment for use are currently relatively concentrated issues.Discussion and suggestions:It is recommended that China fully utilize existing clinical trial data of pediatric and broaden sources,take multiple measures to increase investment in pediatric drug R&D;Develop special guidelines for pediatric drug application and encourage adult drug registration to submit pediatric research plans;Explore the optimization path of pediatrict drug production and supply based on typical cases;Provide more space for pediatric drugs in the rules of drug use and payment.
4.Research on the application of non-contact physiological and psychological detection in the analysis of long-term simulated weightlessness effects
Shuai DING ; Zi XU ; Qian RONG ; Shujuan LIU ; Zihao LIU ; Yuan WU ; Yao YU ; Zhili LI ; Cheng SONG ; Lina QU ; Hao WANG ; Yinghui LI
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2024;35(2):78-83,98
Objective Explore a non-contact physiological and psychological detection model based on facial video in simulations of weightlessness effects,research new methods for non-contact heart rate and negative mood state detection in long-term simulations of weightlessness effect analysis.Methods Construct a non-contact physiological and psychological data collection system for fusion analysis of visible light and thermal infrared videos.Collect physiological and psychological data of volunteers in the"Earth Star-Ⅱ"90-day head-down bed rest experiment.A non-contact heart rate detection model based on GCN facial multi-region feature fusion and a non-contact negative mood state detection model considering data reliability were constructed,and the effectiveness of the models were validated with finger clip heart rate and POMS-SF scale as labels.Results The experimental results show that the average difference in the Bland-Altman plot of the non-contact heart rate detection model is-1.26 bpm,and 96.3%of value error detection data falls within the 95%confidence interval,indicating a high consistency between the model detected heart rate and the finger clip heart rate.The non-contact negative mood state detection model achieves an accuracy of>0.85 for detecting tension,depression,anger,and fatigue.Features such as heart rate,AU06,eye gaze,and head pose were observed to be important to mood state detection.Conclusion Non-contact physiological and psychological detection methods not only can be utilized for long-term physiological analysis in simulations of weightlessness effects,but also provide a novel technical approach for on-orbit astronauts health assurance during long-term space flight in the future.
5.Current situation and prospect of surgical treatment of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma
Yi-Yu HU ; Si-Yu WANG ; Zhe-Yu ZHU ; Rong LIANG ; Wei-Min WANG ; Chun-Mu MIAO ; Xiong DING ; Yun-Bing WANG
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2024;33(11):959-962
Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma(PHC)is a common malignancy of biliary tract,for which surgery is the most effective treatment.However,its prognosis is not satisfactory even after surgical resection.In recent years,there have been some new advances in the surgical treatment of PHC.In this paper,we reviewed the existing literatures,demonstrated the current situation of preoperative biliary drainage,liver hyperplasia,hepatic resection,liver transplantation and minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of PHC,and prospected the future research direction.
6.Generation and Evaluation of Human Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells with Antioxidant Capacity
Xiao-Yu ZHANG ; Pei-Lin LI ; Jie TANG ; Zhi-Ling LI ; Rui-Cong HAO ; Xiao-Tong LI ; Wen-Jing ZHANG ; Shi-Rong ZHAO ; Li DING ; Wen-Qing WU ; Heng ZHU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(6):1888-1895
Objective:To prepare mesenchymal stem cells with antioxidant capacity (AO-MSC ) from human umbilical cords and evaluate its cell biological properties.Methods:In control group,mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) were isolated by digesting human umbilical cord Wharton's Jelly tissues with 0.2% collagenase Ⅱ,and the released cells were collected and cultured in an animal serum-free culture medium.In AO-MSC group,incompletely collagenase Ⅱ-digested tissue debris were allowed to adhere to flusk flat bottoms and the AO-MSC was harvested by adherent culture. The conventional digestion and culture method was used as control.MSC colony forming ability was evaluated by fibroblast colony forming assay (CFU-F).MSC proliferative capacity was evaluated by CCK-8 assay.The MSC surface markers were detected by using flow cytometry and immunofluorescence staining.The adipogenic and osteogenic capacity of MSC was evaluated by multi-differentiation in vitro,and the mRNA expression of genes that control adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR );Moreover,the mRNA expression of antioxidant substances such as SOD-1,GSH,GAT,and NQO1 in MSC was also evaluated by RT-qPCR.Results:The AO-MSC isolated by this strategy reached a confluence of 80%-90% at around 18 days and grew in a swirling pattern.Flow cytometry and immunofluorescence staining assays showed that CD73,CD29,CD105,CD90 were highly expressed and CD31,CD45,HLA-DR were scarcely expressed in AO-MSC.AO-MSC exhibited stronger self-renewal and differentiation ability compared to MSC.However,the in vitro adipogenic-osteogenic capacity of MSC in the control group was stronger than that of AO-MSC.RT-qPCR assay showed that AO-MSC expressed higher mRNA levels of antioxidant substances compared to MSC.Conclusion:Human AO-MSC is successfully prepared from human umbilical cord without animal serum.
7.Asia-Pacific consensus on long-term and sequential therapy for osteoporosis
Ta-Wei TAI ; Hsuan-Yu CHEN ; Chien-An SHIH ; Chun-Feng HUANG ; Eugene MCCLOSKEY ; Joon-Kiong LEE ; Swan Sim YEAP ; Ching-Lung CHEUNG ; Natthinee CHARATCHAROENWITTHAYA ; Unnop JAISAMRARN ; Vilai KUPTNIRATSAIKUL ; Rong-Sen YANG ; Sung-Yen LIN ; Akira TAGUCHI ; Satoshi MORI ; Julie LI-YU ; Seng Bin ANG ; Ding-Cheng CHAN ; Wai Sin CHAN ; Hou NG ; Jung-Fu CHEN ; Shih-Te TU ; Hai-Hua CHUANG ; Yin-Fan CHANG ; Fang-Ping CHEN ; Keh-Sung TSAI ; Peter R. EBELING ; Fernando MARIN ; Francisco Javier Nistal RODRÍGUEZ ; Huipeng SHI ; Kyu Ri HWANG ; Kwang-Kyoun KIM ; Yoon-Sok CHUNG ; Ian R. REID ; Manju CHANDRAN ; Serge FERRARI ; E Michael LEWIECKI ; Fen Lee HEW ; Lan T. HO-PHAM ; Tuan Van NGUYEN ; Van Hy NGUYEN ; Sarath LEKAMWASAM ; Dipendra PANDEY ; Sanjay BHADADA ; Chung-Hwan CHEN ; Jawl-Shan HWANG ; Chih-Hsing WU
Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia 2024;10(1):3-10
Objectives:
This study aimed to present the Asia-Pacific consensus on long-term and sequential therapy for osteoporosis, offering evidence-based recommendations for the effective management of this chronic condition.The primary focus is on achieving optimal fracture prevention through a comprehensive, individualized approach.
Methods:
A panel of experts convened to develop consensus statements by synthesizing the current literature and leveraging clinical expertise. The review encompassed long-term anti-osteoporosis medication goals, first-line treatments for individuals at very high fracture risk, and the strategic integration of anabolic and anti resorptive agents in sequential therapy approaches.
Results:
The panelists reached a consensus on 12 statements. Key recommendations included advocating for anabolic agents as the first-line treatment for individuals at very high fracture risk and transitioning to anti resorptive agents following the completion of anabolic therapy. Anabolic therapy remains an option for in dividuals experiencing new fractures or persistent high fracture risk despite antiresorptive treatment. In cases of inadequate response, the consensus recommended considering a switch to more potent medications. The consensus also addressed the management of medication-related complications, proposing alternatives instead of discontinuation of treatment.
Conclusions
This consensus provides a comprehensive, cost-effective strategy for fracture prevention with an emphasis on shared decision-making and the incorporation of country-specific case management systems, such as fracture liaison services. It serves as a valuable guide for healthcare professionals in the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to the ongoing evolution of osteoporosis management.
8.Elevated Levels of Naturally-Occurring Autoantibodies Against the Extracellular Domain of p75NTR Aggravate the Pathology of Alzheimer's Disease.
Chen-Yang HE ; Ding-Yuan TIAN ; Si-Han CHEN ; Wang-Sheng JIN ; Yuan CHENG ; Jia-Yan XIN ; Wei-Wei LI ; Gui-Hua ZENG ; Cheng-Rong TAN ; Jie-Ming JIAN ; Dong-Yu FAN ; Jun-Rong REN ; Yu-Hui LIU ; Yan-Jiang WANG ; Fan ZENG
Neuroscience Bulletin 2023;39(2):261-272
The extracellular domain (p75ECD) of p75 neurotrophin receptor (p75NTR) antagonizes Aβ neurotoxicity and promotes Aβ clearance in Alzheimer's disease (AD). The impaired shedding of p75ECD is a key pathological process in AD, but its regulatory mechanism is largely unknown. This study was designed to investigate the presence and alterations of naturally-occurring autoantibodies against p75ECD (p75ECD-NAbs) in AD patients and their effects on AD pathology. We found that the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) level of p75ECD-NAbs was increased in AD, and negatively associated with the CSF levels of p75ECD. Transgenic AD mice actively immunized with p75ECD showed a lower level of p75ECD and more severe AD pathology in the brain, as well as worse cognitive functions than the control groups, which were immunized with Re-p75ECD (the reverse sequence of p75ECD) and phosphate-buffered saline, respectively. These findings demonstrate the impact of p75ECD-NAbs on p75NTR/p75ECD imbalance, providing a novel insight into the role of autoimmunity and p75NTR in AD.
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9.A CRISPR activation screen identifies genes that enhance SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Fei FENG ; Yunkai ZHU ; Yanlong MA ; Yuyan WANG ; Yin YU ; Xinran SUN ; Yuanlin SONG ; Zhugui SHAO ; Xinxin HUANG ; Ying LIAO ; Jingyun MA ; Yuping HE ; Mingyuan WANG ; Longhai TANG ; Yaowei HUANG ; Jincun ZHAO ; Qiang DING ; Youhua XIE ; Qiliang CAI ; Hui XIAO ; Chun LI ; Zhenghong YUAN ; Rong ZHANG
Protein & Cell 2023;14(1):64-68
10.Relationship between adolescent parent attachment and attempted suicide among middle school students
DING Hongli, WANG Yan, PENG Chang, CHENG Junhan, RONG Fajuan, YU Yizhen
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(2):269-273
Objective:
To understand the current situation of suicide attempts in middle school students and to explore its relation with adolescent parent attachment, to provide a basis for the prevention and control of middle school students suicidal behavior.
Methods:
A total of 4 419 students from grades 7 to 12 in Ezhou City and Xiaogan City, Hubei Province were selected by stratified cluster random sampling. The Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment, Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, Kessler Psychological Distress Scale were used to conduct a questionnaire Survey, and evaluated the suicide attempts of middle school students.
Results:
The detection rate of attempted suicide among middle school students was 6.8%. The detection rate of attempted suicide varies among different grades, family types, parental relation, parenting style, family income, self esteem level, and psychological distress( χ 2/ t =3.88, 10.12, 18.00, 52.54, 13.90 , 2.37, 8.99, P <0.05). The scores of paternal attachment and maternal attachment ( 14.64 ±13.45, 14.77±12.26) in the group with attempted suicide were lower than those without attempted suicide(22.05±16.08, 23.79±14.93)( t =-9.07, -12.11, P <0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that both paternal attachment and maternal attachment were associated with lower rate of suicide attempts among middle school students(paternal attachment, OR=0.99, 95%CI = 0.98 -0.99; maternal attachment OR=0.97, 95%CI =0.96-0.98), with paternal attachment for girls only( OR=0.98, 95%CI= 0.97 -0.99)(P <0.05).
Conclusion
Adolescent parent attachment may be a protective factor for middle school students suicide attempts. Sex specific effects are observed in adolescent father attachment in girls. Parents should pay attention to cultivating a good attachment relationship with their children and promote the healthy growth of middle school students.


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