1.Progress in mechanism of complement system involved in pathological pain
Yan LUO ; Xuan LIANG ; Jingran MU ; Tao XU ; Junwei ZENG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2024;40(2):343-350
The complement system comprises intrinsic complement components,complement regulatory pro-teins,and complement receptors.Complement activation plays a role in promoting the sensitization of peripheral pain re-ceptors,enhancing immune cell activity,and participating in the regulation of axon regeneration after nerve injury.The in-teraction of the complement system contributes to the development and maintenance of pathological pain,affecting the dor-sal root ganglion neurons,spinal dorsal horn,and brain.Consequently,targeting the complement system holds promise as a therapeutic approach for neuropathic pain treatment.This paper reviews the progress in understanding the functions of the complement system and its implications in pathological pain,offering valuable insights for the future development of targeted drug therapies.
2.Research progress on the mechanism of CRMP2 phosphorylation in Alzheimer's disease
Xuan LIANG ; Jingran MU ; Yan LUO ; Tao XU ; Junwei ZENG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(10):1467-1472
Alzheimer's disease(AD)is a common neurological degenerative disease.Collapsin response mediator protein2(CRMP2)plays an important role in the progression of AD.Hyperphosphorylation of CRMP2 results in decreased stability of axonal terminal microtubules and abnormal axoplasmic transport of neurons,which leads to abnormal mitochondrial dynamics of neurons,inhibits the ability of lysosomal autophagy,and leads to excessive activation of NMDA receptors.The phosphorylation of CRMP2 provides a new idea for AD drug develop-ment.In this review,the molecular mechanisms of CRMP2 involved in AD are reviewed,which can provide refer-ences for the development of targeted drugs.
3.Research progress on the activation of complement system is involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer′s disease
Jingran MU ; Yan LUO ; Xuan LIANG ; Tao XU ; Junwei ZENG ; Xiaohong LIU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2024;52(6):663-668
Alzheimer's disease(AD)is a common neurodegenerative disease,which is mainly caused by brain lesions.The activation of complement system plays an important role in the process of AD lesions.The activated complement can bind to cell membrane receptors and regulate downstream signals.Therefore,inhibiting complement activation provides a new idea for AD treatment.This article reviews the progress in the mechanism and drug development of complement activation in AD,which may provide a new perspective for the diagnosis,treatment and drug development of AD.
4.Correlation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and diabetic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Jiao YAN ; Qinjian XU ; Junwei ZHANG ; Qifang MENG
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2024;32(9):667-670
Objective To investigate the correlation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D[25(OH)D]level and diabetic kidney disease(DKD)in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods A total of 174 T2DM patients admitted to Jiashan County Second People's Hospital from May 2019 to May 2021 were selected and divided into normal albuminuria(NUAlb)group(<30 mg/g,n=71),microalbuminuria(MUAlb)group(30~300 mg/g,n=85)and large albuminuria(LUAlb)group(≥300 mg/g,n=18)according to the urine albumin-creatinine ratio(UACR)level.The levels of 25(OH)D in each group and its relationship with UACR were analyzed.Results The age,DM duration,use of ACEI or ARBs,SBP,DBP,FPG,SUA,proportion of 25(OH)D<30 nmol/L and UACR in NUAlb,MUAlb,LUAlb graup increased in turn(P<0.05).Spearman correlation analysis showed that UACR in T2DM patients was positively correlated with gender,age,DM duration,BMI,SBP,DBP,FPG,HbA1c,TG,and SUA(P<0.05),and negatively correlated with HDL-C and 25(OH)D(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that gender,SBP,HbA1c,SUA,and 25(OH)D were influencing factors for albuminuria in T2DM patients.Conclusions T2DM patients have 25(OH)D shortage,especially in DKD patients.25(OH)D deficiency is closely related to proteinuria in T2DM patients.
5.3D black bone sequence for measuring femoral head extrusion index and evaluating Herring classification of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
Junwei LI ; Xiamei ZHUANG ; Yan YIN ; Wei'an WEI ; Ke JIN
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(9):1294-1298
Objective To explore the value of 3D black bone sequence for measuring femoral head extrusion index and evaluating Herring classification of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease(LCPD).Methods Data of hip joint MRI of 38 children with unilateral LCPD were retrospectively analyzed.Femoral head extrusion indices derived from coronal 3D black bone sequence and coronal fat suppression T2WI were compared to those from anteroposterior hip X-ray,respectively.Taken hip X-ray film as gold standards,receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn,and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated to evaluate the efficacy of 3D black bone sequence and fat suppression T2WI for evaluating Herring classification of LCPD,and DeLong test was performed for statistical comparison.Results Femoral head extrusion index of LCPD based on X-ray film and 3D black bone sequence simulated X-ray film was(11.31±6.16)%and(11.47±5.83)%on control side,respectively,being not significantly different(P>0.05),while was(22.45±9.21)%and(22.82±7.92)%on the affected side,respectively,also being not significantly different(P>0.05)but both higher than that on the control side(both P<0.001).Femoral head extrusion index of LCPD based on fat suppression T2WI was(28.01±2.01)%on affected side and(27.25±1.92)%on control side,respectively,being not significantly different(P>0.05)and both higher than those obtained based on X-ray film(both P<0.001).AUC of 3D black bone sequence and fat suppression T2WI was 0.750-0.938 and 0.625-0.705,respectively.AUC of 3D black bone sequence for evaluating LCPD Herring B type was higher than that of fat suppression T2WI(P<0.05),while no significant difference was found for evaluating other Herring type of LCPD(all P>0.05).Conclusion 3D black bone sequences could be used to measure head extrusion index and assess Herring classification of LCPD,which was expected to replace hip X-ray to some extents combining with fat suppression T2WI.
6.Role and mechanism of adenosine A2a receptor in systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease
Caijun DAI ; Yizhi DONG ; Dan YAN ; Junwei TU
China Modern Doctor 2023;61(36):13-17
Objective To study the protective effect and mechanism of adenosine A2a receptor(A2aR)activation in the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease(SSc-ILD).Methods A total of 24 healthy female Balb/c mice were randomly divided into three groups:wild normal control(WN)group,wild model(WM)group,WM with CGS21680(WMC)group.Two weeks after the end of injections,the lung samples and serum of mice were collected.A part of lung tissues were obtained for hematoxylin eosinstaining,Masson staining and determination of hydroxyprolineto observe the degree of inflammation and fibrosis.Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to detect advanced oxidative protein products in mouse serum and lung tissue,reduced glutathione in lung tissue,and oxidative stress levels in serum and lung tissue.Results①Underhematoxylin eosinstaining and Masson staining,the lungs of mice in WM group showed inflammation infiltration and fibrosis,while mice in WMC group showed a reduction compared to mice in WM group;②The content of hydroxyproline in lung tissue,serum and late stage oxidative protein products in lung tissue of WM group mice increased compared to WN group mice(P<0.01),while the content of WMC group mice decreased compared to WM group mice(P<0.01);③The reduced glutathione content in lung tissue of WM group mice was lower than that of WN group mice(P<0.01),while WMC group mice were higher than WM group mice(P<0.05).Conclusion The activation of A2aR ameliorated the degree of inflammation and fibrosis in SSc-ILD,possibly through the antioxidant mechanism.
7.Influence of sarcopenia on quality of life in patients with adenocarcinoma of gastroesophageal junction
Ya XIE ; Wenfeng YAN ; Xiaobo XIA ; Yingying LU ; Junwei BAI
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2023;22(11):1330-1336
Objective:To investigate the influene of sarcopenia on quality of life in patients with adenocarcinoma of gastroesophageal junction (AEG).Methods:The retrospective cohort study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 109 patients with AEG who were admitted to Henan Provincial People′s Hospital from January 2019 to December 2022 were collected. There were 63 males and 46 females, aged (63±11)years. All patients underwent 3D laparoscopic assisted radical total gastrectomy+D 2 lymph node dissection. The skeletal muscle content of patient was obtained within 3 days before surgery by using a multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance human body composition analyzer. Observation indicators: (1) clinical characteristics of patients with sarco-penia and non sarcopenia; (2) intraoperative and postoperative conditions in patients with sarco-penia and non sarcopenia; (3) analysis of serious postoperative complications in patients with AEG; (4) preoperative and postoperative quality of life score in patients with sarcopenia and non sarco-penia. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD, and comparison between groups was conducted using the t test. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M( Q1, Q3), and comparison between groups was conducted using the Mann-Whitney U test. Count data were described as absolute numbers or percentages, and comparison between groups was conducted using the chi-square test. Comparison of ordinal data was conducted using the Mann-Whitney U non-parameter rank sum test. Repeated measurement data were analyzed using the repeated ANOVA, and their variances were tested using a spherical test. Univariate analysis was conducted using the Logistic regression model, and multivariate analysis was conducted using the Logistic stepwise regression model. Results:(1) Clinical characteristics of patients with sarcopenia and non sarcopenia. Of 109 patients with AEG, there were 42 cases with sarcopenia and 67 cases with non sarcopenia. The body mass index (BMI), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), rate of FEV1/forced vital capacity were (20.3±2.3)kg/m 2, 92%±9%, 79%±11% in patients with sarcopenia, respectively, versus (24.4±2.7)kg/m 2, 97%±9%, 85%±11% in patients with non sarcopenia, showing significant differences in the above indicators between them ( t=8.07, 2.46, 2.77, P<0.05). (2) Intraoperative and postoperative conditions in patients with sarcopenia and non sarco-penia. The volume of intraoperative blood loss, time to postoperative first flatus, duration of post-operative hospital stay, cases with postoperative complications were 208(192, 231)mL, (3.4±0.9)days, (11.4±3.2)days, 26 in patients with sarcopenia, respectively, versus 195(150,215)mL, (2.8±0.7)days, (9.9±1.6)days, 14 in patients with non sarcopenia, showing significant differences in the above indi-cators between them ( Z=-2.14, t=3.25, 3.38, χ2=18.69, P<0.05). (3) Analysis of serious postoperative complications in patients with AEG. Results of multivariate analysis showed that sarcopenia and BMI reduction were independent risk factors influencing serious postoperative complications in patients with AEG ( odds ratio=2.04, 1.98, 95% confidence interval as 1.24-3.36, 1.09-3.60, P<0.05). (4) Pre-operative and postoperative quality of life score in patients with sarcopenia and non sarcopenia. Results of multivariate test in physical function, role function, social function, overall score of patients with sarcopenia and non sarcopenia before surgery, 2 weeks after surgery, 4 weeks after surgery, and 8 weeks after surgery showed that there were significant differences in the temporal effect, intergroup effect and interaction effect of the above indicators between patients with sarcopenia and non sarcopenia ( P<0.05). Results of individual effects showed that there were significant differences in the intergroup effect of the above indicators between patients with sarcopenia and non sarcopenia ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Preoperative sarcopenia increases the risk of severe postoperative complications and reduces the postoperative quality of life in patients with AEG.
8.Maxillofacial connective tissue hyperplastic trichoepithelioma: report of two cases and a literature review
WU Junwei ; ZHENG Junfa ; YAN Xi XuXuann ; DING
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2021;29(2):106-109
Objective:
To investigate the diagnosis and clinical treatment of maxillofacial connective tissue hyperplastic trichoepithelioma.
Methods:
The clinical data of two cases of maxillofacial connective tissue hyperplastic trichoepithelioma were summarized and analyzed along with the literature
Results :
Two cases of maxillofacial connective tissue hyperplastic trichoepithelioma were male, aged 21 and 30 years. The clinical manifestations were painless pale brown and pale white plaques in the maxillofacial region. The lesion was tough and clear, with no ulcers in the middle depression. The course was 10-16 months, with 1-3 months before medical treatment, and the tumor had a significant history of enlargement. After surgery, the skin was cut 3 mm along the outer circumference of the tumor, and local tissue defects were repaired by the adjacent flap. The pathological report showed that the tumor cells were located in the dermis, and were striped, trabecular or nested. The tiny sac contained fibrous connective tissue proliferation. The tumor cells were amorphous without obvious nuclear division. Immunohistochemical analysis reported bcl-2(-), CK7(-), CK19(-), CD34(+), P63(+), CK56(+), and Ki67(±). The pathological diagnosis was connective tissue proliferative hair epithelial tumor. The patient was followed up for 24 months. There was no recurrence of the tumor, no obvious scarring, and no deformity or dysfunction of the maxillofacial region.
Conclusion
Pathological and immunohistochemical examination is the basis for the differential diagnosis of maxillofacial connective tissue hyperplastic trichoepithelioma, and surgical removal of tumors is an effective treatment.
9.Relationship between coping styles and anxiety status among middle school students in Anhui province during COVID-19 epidemic
Shuwen HU ; Pengfei GUO ; Xin LI ; Shuai LIU ; Daming MO ; Junwei YAN ; Xiaoshuang SHEN ; Hui ZHONG
Sichuan Mental Health 2021;34(1):26-29
ObjectiveTo analyze the coping style and its relationship with anxiety status among middle school students aged 13 to 18 in Anhui province during the COVID-19 epidemic. MethodsFrom February 13 to 19, 2020, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among middle school students in Anhui province by using convenience sampling method and network questionnaire. The assessment tools included the Coping Style Scale for Middle School Students (CSSMSS) and the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED). ResultsThe results of the CSSMSS evaluation showed that female students scored higher in emotion abreaction than male students [(8.27±2.98) vs. (7.84±2.91)]. The scores of tolerance [(9.74±2.73) vs. (9.11±2.60)], escape [(7.82±2.79) vs. (7.26±2.44)], emotion abreaction [(8.48±2.97) vs. (7.91±2.93)] and fantasy/denial [(9.79±3.56) vs. (9.26±3.47)] of senior high school students were higher than those of junior high school students, and the score of problem solving [(19.38±4.07) vs. (20.33±4.54)] was lower than that of junior high school students, with statistical significance (P<0.05 or 0.01). Correlation analysis results showed that the scores of tolerance, escape, emotion abreaction and fantasy/deny in CSSMSS were positively correlated with the scores of SCARED of middle school students in Anhui province (r=0.348, 0.287, 0.390, 0.501, P<0.01). ConclusionDuring COVID-19 epidemic, students of different genders and grades in Anhui province have different coping styles, and some coping styles may induce anxiety status.
10.Clinical research progress of twin pregnancy with preeclampsia
Qiaofeng LIU ; Zhaodong LIU ; Renshan LI ; Hongru CHEN ; Junwei LIN ; Yan CHEN
Clinical Medicine of China 2020;36(5):413-416
Preeclampsia is a multiple system disease in obstetrics, which often leads to adverse pregnancy outcome.Twin pregnancy is a high-risk pregnancy.When preeclampsia occurs, the condition is very serious, and the complications of mother and child are increasing.The pathogenesis of preeclampsia is diversified.The high risk factors of twin pregnancy with preeclampsia are bichorionic, assisted reproductive technology pregnancy, primipara, and advanced age.The timing of termination of pregnancy should be selected according to chorionic nature, and the indications of cesarean section should be relaxed to reduce the adverse pregnancy outcomes.Clinical studies mostly use comprehensive indicators combined with screening to predict preeclampsia.How to prevent preeclampsia still needs further clinical and basic research.


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