1.Analysis of prognostic risk factors for chronic active antibody-mediated rejection after kidney transplantation
Yu HUI ; Hao JIANG ; Zheng ZHOU ; Linkun HU ; Liangliang WANG ; Hao PAN ; Xuedong WEI ; Yuhua HUANG ; Jianquan HOU
Organ Transplantation 2025;16(4):565-573
Objective To investigate the independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of chronic active antibody-mediated rejection (caAMR) after kidney transplantation. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 61 patients who underwent renal biopsy and were diagnosed with caAMR. The patients were divided into caAMR group (n=41) and caAMR+TCMR group (n=20) based on the presence or absence of concurrent acute T cell-mediated rejection (TCMR). The patients were followed up for 3 years. The value of 24-hour urinary protein and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at the time of biopsy in predicting graft loss was assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. The independent risk factors affecting caAMR prognosis were analyzed using the LASSO-Cox regression model. The correlation between grouping, outcomes, and Banff scores was compared using Spearman rank correlation matrix analysis. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to evaluate the renal allograft survival rates of each subgroup. Results The 3-year renal allograft survival rates for the caAMR group and the caAMR+TCMR group were 83% and 79%, respectively. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) for predicting 3-year renal allograft loss was 0.83 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.70-0.97] for eGFR and 0.78 (95% CI 0.61-0.96) for 24-hour urinary protein at the time of biopsy. LASSO-Cox regression analysis and Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that eGFR≤25.23 mL/(min·1.73 m²) and the presence of donor-specific antibody (DSA) against human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I might be independent risk factors affecting renal allograft prognosis, with hazard ratios of 7.67 (95% CI 2.18-27.02) and 5.13 (95% CI 1.33-19.80), respectively. A strong correlation was found between the Banff chronic lesion indicators of renal interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy (P<0.05). Conclusions The presence of HLA class I DSA and eGFR≤25.23 mL/(min·1.73 m²) at the time of biopsy may be independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of caAMR.
2.Progress in research on health literate schools
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(3):448-451
Abstract
Health literate schools (HeLit-Schools) play a significant role in fostering students health literacy. The paper elucidates the background and conceptual connotations of HeLit-Schools, and analyzes how HeLit-Schools effectively integrate and enhance the health literacy of schools in three aspects: philosophy and core drivers, strategy and method implementation, as well as evaluation mechanisms and standard setting. Furthermore, the paper explores the implications of foreign HeLit-Schools research and practice for China under the context of "Healthy China" construction, as well as the key strategies for Chinese schools in the implementation of HeLit-Schools, aiming to provide a new perspective and theoretical support for Chinese schools to practice the "Healthy China initiative" and strengthen school construction from the perspective of health literacy.
3.Identification of TEAD1 Transcripts and Functional Analysis in Chicken Preadipocytes
Min PENG ; Hu XU ; Zi-Qiu JIA ; Qing-Zhu YANG ; Lin PAN ; Wei-Yu WANG ; Ling-Zhe KONG ; Ying-Ning SUN
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(1):215-229
ObjectiveAlthough expression of the TEAD1 protein in preadipocytes has been established, its function remains unclear. In this study, we sought to detect transcripts of TEAD1 in chicken and to examine the effects of this protein on the proliferation, migration, apoptosis, and differentiation of immortalized chicken preadipocyte cell lines (ICP1). MethodsThe full-length sequence of the TEAD1 gene was cloned and the two transcripts were subjected to bioinformatics analysis. The subcellsular localization of TEAD1 transcripts was determined based on indirect immunofluorescence. The effects of TEAD1 transcripts overexpression on the proliferation of ICP1 cells were examined by RT-qPCR, CCK-8, and EdU assays; the effects of TEAD1 transcripts on ICP1 cells migration were examined based on the scratch test; and the effects of TEAD1 transcripts overexpression on ICP1 cells apoptosis were analyzed using apoptosis-Hoechst staining and RT-qPCR. The expression of TEAD1 transcripts in different tissues, cells lines, and ICP1 at different periods of differentiation was analyzed by RT-qPCR. The effects of TEAD1 transcripts overexpression on lipid droplet accumulation and adipogenic-related gene expression in ICP1 cells were analyzed based on Oil Red O and BODIPY staining, RT-qPCR, Western blot, and dual-luciferase reporter gene assays. Finally, the content of triglyceride (TG) was measured in TEAD1 overexpressed ICP1 cells. ResultsThe full-length TEAD1 was cloned and two TEAD1 transcripts were identified. The TEAD1-V1 protein was found to be localized primarily in the cell nucleus, whereas the TEAD1-V2 protein is localized in the cell cytoplasm and nucleus. The overexpression of both TEAD1-V1 and TEAD1-V2 significantly inhibited the proliferation of ICP1 cells. Whereas the overexpression of TEAD1-V1 promoted ICP1 cell migration, the overexpression of TEAD1-V2 had no significant effects on ICP1 migration; the overexpression of both TEAD1-V1 and TEAD1-V2 significantly promoted the apoptosis of ICP1 cells. We found that the different transcripts of TEAD1 have similar expression pattern in different tissues and cells lines. During induced preadipocyte differentiation, the expression of these genes initially declined, although subsequently increased. Overexpression of TEAD1-V1 promoted a significant reduction in lipid droplet formation and inhibited C/EBPα expression during the differentiation of ICP1 cells (P<0.05). However, the overexpression of TEAD1-V2 had no significant effect on lipid droplet accumulation or the expression of adipogenic-related proteins (P>0.05). Overexpression of TEAD1-V1 significantly decreased triglyceride content in ICP1 cells (P<0.05), while overexpression of TEAD1-V2 had no effect on triglyceride content in ICP1 cells (P>0.05). ConclusionIn this study, for the first time, identified two TEAD1 transcripts. Overexpressed transcripts TEAD1-V1 and TEAD1-V2 both inhibited the proliferation of chicken preadipocytes and promoted apoptosis of chicken preadipocytes. TEAD1-V1 inhibited the differentiation of preadipocytes and promoted the migration of preadipocytes, while TEAD1-V2 had no effect on the differentiation and migration of preadipocytes.
4.Bioequivalence study of pitavastatin calcium dispersible tablets in healthy Chinese volunteers
Wei ZHANG ; Chun-Miao PAN ; Xiao-Dan WANG ; Yin HU ; Rong SHAO ; Bo JIANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(10):1497-1501
Objective To compare the bioavailability and bioequivalence of pivastatin calcium dispersive tablets in healthy Chinese subjects.Methods A single dose of pitavastatin calcium(2 mg)was orally administered to the test preparation or reference preparation under fasting and postprandial conditions,respectively.The plasma concentrations of pitavastatin calcium were measured at different time points before and after administration by high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(HPLC-MS/MS).The bioequivalence of the two formulations was evaluated.Results Subjects received pitavastatin calcium test preparation and reference preparation in fasting condition,the Cmax were(47.79±23.99)and(46.03±21.82)ng·L-1;AUC0_,were(96.56±42.64)and(97.96±35.40)ng·h·L-1;AUC0_∞ were(102.09±43.01)and(103.46±35.62)ng·h·L-1,respectively.The 90%confidence intervals of the geometric mean ratios of Cmax,AUC0_t and AUC0-∞ of pitavastin-calcium test formulation and reference formulation were 96.28%-111.16%,94.46%-101.19%and 94.77%-101.31%,respectively.Subjects received pitavastatin calcium test preparation and reference preparation in fasting condition,the Cmax were(27.32±10.68)and(28.58±11.39)ng·L-1;AUC0_t were(82.76±27.58)and(84.06±29.12)ng·h·L-1;AUC0_∞ were(87.88±26.93)and(89.29±29.18)ng·h·L-1,respectively.The 90%confidence intervals of the geometric mean ratios of Cmax,AUC0_t and AUC0_∞ of the test formulation and the reference formulation of pitavastatin calcium were 87.39%-102.10%,94.62%-101.34%and 94.88%-101.47%,respectively.All of them were within the bioequivalence range of 80.00%to 125.00%.Conclusion Two pivastatin calcium dispersion tablets were bioequivalent and safe in healthy Chinese adult subjects.
5.Effect of microRNA-454-3p on biological behavior of endometrial cancer cells
Zi-Yan PAN ; Yu-Ting CHEN ; Qian-Qian WEI ; Ting WANG ; Jie LIU ; Chen-Yu HU ; Ting ZHANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(17):2493-2497
Objective To investigate the effect of microRNA-454-3p(miR-454-3p)on the proliferation,invasion,and migration ability of endometrial cancer(EC)cells and its mechanism.Methods Analyze the expression levels of miR-454-3p in various tissues using the miTED database.Analyze the survival rates of high expression miR-454-3p and low expression miR-454-3p groups in EC patients using the starBase database.Use Targetscan to predict downstream target genes of miR-454-3p.Use the Kaplan Meier Plotter database to analyze the survival rates of the high expression detection of phosphatase and tensin homolog(PTEN)group(average expression level in the high cohort:2 412.45)and the low expression of PTEN(average expression level in the low cohort:733.15)in EC patients.Ishikawa cells were divided into NC-mimics group(transfected with NC-mimics),mimics group(transfected with miR-454-3p mimics),NC-inhibitor group(transfected with NC-inhibitor),and inhibitor group(transfected with miR-454-3p inhibitor).Detect the proliferation ability of cells using cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)assay;evaluate cell invasion and migration abilities using Transwell and scratch experiments,respectively;detection of PTEN RNA expression levels using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).Results Compared with normal tissue,the expression level of miR-454-3p in tumor tissue of EC patients increased(1.57 vs 3.26,P<0.05),and the survival rate of EC patients with low expression of miR-454-3p increased(0.74 vs 0.42,P<0.05).The cell proliferation ability of the NC mimics group,mimics group,NC inhibitor group and inhibitor group were 3.73±0.02,5.40±0.02,2.06±0.05 and 1.95±0.05;the number of invading cells were 116±17,154±19,855±165 and 447±44;the number of migrating cells were 116±8,154±27,1 518±50 and 1 132±175;the scratch healing rates were(20.00±8.00)%、(39.00±2.00)%、(84.00±1.00)%and(52.00±1.00)%;the expression levels of PTEN mRNA were 1.16±0.03,0.94±0.02,0.85±0.14 and 1.22±0.07,respectively.The differences in the above indicators between the mimics group and the NC mimics group,as well as between the inhibitor group and the NC inhibitor group,were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The expression level of PTEN in tumor tissue of EC patients decreased(33.45 vs 17.17,P<0.05),and the survival rate of EC patients with low expression of PTEN increased(41%vs 93%,P<0.05).Conclusion miR-454-3p may promote the proliferation,invasion,and migration of EC cells by negatively regulating the expression of PTEN.
6.Strolling through the glorious years of Alveolar Surgery, bravely stepping onto the path of practice and innovation
Yiming WANG ; Yang XUE ; Jihong ZHAO ; Jian PAN ; Duohong ZOU ; Nianhui CUI ; Wei ZHANG ; Qizhang WANG ; Zhizheng LI ; Yuqiong ZHOU ; Kaijin HU
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2024;59(4):301-311
This article summarizes and organizes relevant publications in journals, along with a review of medical history, systematically summarizing the development process of dental alveolar surgery in China. The initial establishment phase (1935—1952) marked the starting point of Chinese Alveolar Surgery. Despite the impact of wars, it laid the foundation for subsequent research and practice. During the early development phase (1953—1966), the "Chinese Journal of Stomatology" was founded, which promoted the development of Alveolar Surgery. Research focused on tooth extraction methods and complications. Tooth Transplantation and Preprosthetic Surgery gradually began to take off. The stagnant phase (1967—1977) occurred due to the interruption of international exchanges, leading to an almost complete halt in the development of Alveolar Surgery. Entering the rapid catch-up phase (1978—1985), Alveolar Surgery scholars in China began striving to overcome the stagnation of the previous decade. While some progress was made, no significant innovative achievements emerged. In the scientific development phase (1986—2010), clinical research, basic experiments, and paper writing in modern Chinese Alveolar Surgery began to adhere to scientific standards with the rise of experimental medicine. The exploration and innovation stage (2011—2023) is the current development phase, during which Chinese Aveolar Surgery has reached its peak, making substantial progress in technology, clinical practices, and basic research, gradually reaching or even surpassing international advanced levels. Looking back at the development history in China, we can find the wisdom and hard work of the older generation of Alveolar Surgery scholars. However, contemporary challenges and issues, such as standardizing technology, promoting clinical practices, and talent cultivation, need to be addressed by present-day Alveolar Surgery professionals as they forge ahead.
7.Robot-assisted virtual scenario training combined with scalp acupuncture can relieve cognitive impairment among stroke survivors
Pan LIU ; Xiuyan LU ; Xin WANG ; Wei LU ; Chuan HU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2024;46(3):242-246
Objective:To explore any effect of combining robot-assisted virtual scenario training of the upper limbs with scalp acupuncture on post-stroke cognitive impairment.Methods:Ninety patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) were divided at random into a control group, a scalp acupuncture group and a comprehensive group, each of 30. In addition to routine health education and rehabilitation training, the scalp acupuncture group was given scalp acupuncture, while the comprehensive group was treated with scalp acupuncture and virtual scenario training with an upper limb robot. Before and after 4 weeks of the treatment, the subjects′ cognitive functioning was assessed using the Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale (MoCA). Ability in the activities of daily living (ADL) was quantified using the Modified Barthel Index (MBI).Results:After the intervention, significant improvement was observed in the average MMSE, MoCA and MBI scores of all three groups. The average MMSE and MBI scores of the scalp acupuncture group were then significantly higher than the control group′s averages, while the average MMSE, MoCA and MBI scores of the comprehensive group were all significantly better than those of the other two groups.Conclusion:Robot-assisted virtual scenario upper limb training combined with scalp acupuncture can significantly improve the cognition and ADL ability of PSCI patients.
8.Effectiveness and Safety of Tigecycline Combined with Cefoperazone-sulbactam Sodium in the Treatment of Multi-/extensively-drug Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii-associated Central Nervous System Infection:A Meta-analysis
Taojunjin LU ; Mingjuan ZHAO ; Wei WANG ; Zhiyong PAN ; Qin HU ; Yirong LI ; Zhiqiang LI
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(1):131-136
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of tigecycline combined with cefoperazone-sulbactam sodium in the treatment of multi-/extensively-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii(MDRAB/XDRAB)associated central nervous system(CNS)infection,and to provide clinical evidence for antibiotic treatment of MDRAB/XDRAB-related intracranial disease.Methods The Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform,Chinese Biomedical Literature Database,VIP Chinese Science and Technology Journal Full-text Database,China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Pubmed,Embase database,and Cochrane Library were searched to extract the literature of randomized controlled studies on tigecycline and cefoperazone sulbactam in the treatment of MDRAB/XDRAB CNS infection until September 1st,2022.The included studies were assessed for quality using the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias assessment tool,and valid data were extracted and meta-analyzed using RevMan5.4 software.Results A total of 184 articles were screened and 4 Chinese RCTs were finally included,with a sample size of 267 cases.Meta-analysis showed that the overall efficacy of combination therapy for MDRAB/XDRAB CNS infection was better than monotherapy[OR = 4.30,95%CI =(1.93,9.58),P<0.01].Combination therapy had a better bacterial clearance[OR=4.20,95%CI=(2.08,8.48),P<0.01].And combination therapy resulted in a lower incidence of adverse effects[OR= 0.19,95%CI =(0.05,0.67),P<0.05].There was no apparent difference in cure rate between combination therapy and monotherapy(P>0.05).Conclusion Current evidence suggests that tigecycline combined with cefoperazone-sulbactam sodium may have better clinical efficacy and safety than monotherapy for MDRAB/XDRAB CNS infections.Limited by the number and quality of included studies,needs to be verified by more and higher-quality studies.
9.Short-term curative effect evaluation of unilateral biportal endoscopy through Sublamina approach for lumbar intervertebral foramen stenosis combined with lumbar disc herniation
Liqi RUAN ; Huiguo CHEN ; Ling WANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Hao PAN ; Jintao HU
China Journal of Endoscopy 2024;30(1):79-84
Objective To explore the efficacy of unilateral biportal endoscopy(UBE)for lumbar intervertebral foramen stenosis combined with lumbar disc herniation through Sublamina approach.Methods From October 2021 to June 2022,7 elderly patients with typical symptoms of lumbar disc herniation in the intervertebral foramen area accompanied by spinal stenosis were retrospectively analyzed.There were 6 patients with lumbar disc herniation and nerve root canal stenosis at L4/5 and 1 patient at L5/S1.The mean course of disease was(8.6±2.5)months.All the patients were treated by UBE through Sublamina approach.Results Postoperative limb radicular symptoms of 7 patients were relieved.The visual analogue scale(VAS)of limb pain was significantly decreased from preoperative(8.6±1.3)to(2.1±1.1)at 2 d after the surgery(P<0.05),the Japanese Orthopaedic Association(JOA)score was significantly increased from preoperative(10.1±2.4)to(17.3±1.8)at 2 d after the surgery(P<0.05).Conclusion UBE for lumbar intervertebral foramen stenosis combined with lumbar disc herniation through Sublamina approach has a satisfactory therapeutic effect,providing a new idea for the surgical treatment of this disease.
10.Study on the catalytic mechanism of triterpene C-29 carboxylases from Tripterygium wilfordii based on directed evolution
Pan-ting LIU ; Yi-feng ZHANG ; Yuan LIU ; Jie GAO ; Lin MA ; Xiao-yi WU ; Ya-ting HU ; Ping SU ; Shi-jun YUAN ; Xia-nan ZHANG ; Wei GAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(6):1883-1893
Celastrol and wilforlide A are the main active triterpenoids of the traditional Chinese medicine Lei Gong Teng, which have anti-tumour, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activities, and are the material basis for the clinical efficacy of Lei Gong Teng-related Chinese medicinal preparations. By analysing the biosynthetic pathway of active ingredients, optimizing genetic elements and utilizing "cell factory" to produce triterpenoids heterologously will be an effective way to obtain from


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