1.The influencing factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients with preeclampsia and the predictive value of serum trace elements in the second trimester
Junfeng YU ; Hongying LI ; Guoju WAN ; Litao WU ; Qiuxiang YANG ; Jie GAO ; Rong LU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(6):667-670,675
Objective To investigate the influencing factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients with preeclampsia and the predictive value of serum trace elements in the second trimester.Methods A total of 98 patients with preeclampsia admitted to Qujing First People's Hospital from January 2019 to June 2022 were enrolled in the study.Patients were divided into poor outcome group and good outcome group according to whether they had adverse pregnancy outcomes.The clinical data of all patients enrolled in the study were col-lected and the serum levels of trace elements calcium,copper,zinc and iron were detected in the second trimes-ter.Univariate analysis and multivariate Logistic regression were used to analyze the influencing factors of ad-verse pregnancy outcomes in patients with preeclampsia.The levels of serum trace elements in the second tri-mester of pregnancy were compared between the poor outcome group and the good outcome group.The re-ceiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to evaluate the predictive value of serum trace elements calcium,copper,zinc and iron for adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients with preeclampsia.Results Univari-ate analysis showed that compared with the good outcome group,the poor outcome group had significantly higher systolic blood pressure,24 h urinary protein quantitation,and D-dimer level(P<0.05)and significantly less gestational age and platelet count at admission(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that 24 h urinary protein quantification,D-dimer and platelet count were the influencing factors of ad-verse pregnancy outcomes in patients with preeclampsia(P<0.05).The levels of serum trace elements calci-um,copper,and zinc in the poor outcome group were significantly lower than those in the good outcome group(P<0.05),and the level of iron was significantly higher than that in the good outcome group(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that the areas under the curves(AUCs)of serum calcium,copper,zinc,and iron in the second trimester of pregnancy for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes in preeclampsia patients were 0.830(95%CI:0.780-0.880),0.855(95%CI:0.805-0.905),0.847(0.797-0.897)and 0.861(95%CI:0.811-0.911),respectively.Conclusion Adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients with preeclampsia are re-lated to 24 h urine protein,D-dimer and platelet count.The levels of serum trace elements calcium,copper,zinc and iron in the second trimester of pregnancy change significantly in patients with adverse pregnancy out-comes,which may become predictive markers of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
3.A case of mitochondrial myopathy and chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Haokun LIU ; Ming GAO ; Qiying SUN ; Si CHEN ; Yuebei LUO ; Huan YANG ; Qiuxiang LI ; Jing LI ; Guang YANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2023;48(11):1760-1768
Mitochondrial myopathy is a group of multi-system diseases in which mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)or nuclear DNA(nDNA)defects lead to structural and functional dysfunction of mitochondria.The clinical manifestations of mitochondrial myopathy are complex and varied,and the testing for mtDNA and nDNA is not widely available,so misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis is common.Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia(CPEO)is a common type of mitochondrial myopathy,which is characterized by blepharoptosis.Here we report a 38-year-old female with mitochondrial myopathy presented with chronic numbness and weakness of the limbs,accompanied by blepharoptosis that was recently noticed.Laboratory and head magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)examinations showed no obvious abnormalities.Muscle and nerve biopsies showed characteristic ragged red fibers(RRFs)and large aggregates of denatured mitochondria.Testing for mtDNA and nDNA showed a known mutation c.2857C>T(p.R953C)and a novel variant c.2391G>C(p.M797I)in the polymerase gamma(POLG)gene,so the patient was diagnosed as mitochondrial myopathy.Clinicians should pay more attention to long-term unexplained skeletal muscle diseases with recent onset blepharoptosis.Histopathologic examination and genetic testing are of great value in the early diagnosis and therapeutic intervention.
4.High-throughput screening of SARS-CoV-2 main and papain-like protease inhibitors.
Yi ZANG ; Mingbo SU ; Qingxing WANG ; Xi CHENG ; Wenru ZHANG ; Yao ZHAO ; Tong CHEN ; Yingyan JIANG ; Qiang SHEN ; Juan DU ; Qiuxiang TAN ; Peipei WANG ; Lixin GAO ; Zhenming JIN ; Mengmeng ZHANG ; Cong LI ; Ya ZHU ; Bo FENG ; Bixi TANG ; Han XIE ; Ming-Wei WANG ; Mingyue ZHENG ; Xiaoyan PAN ; Haitao YANG ; Yechun XU ; Beili WU ; Leike ZHANG ; Zihe RAO ; Xiuna YANG ; Hualiang JIANG ; Gengfu XIAO ; Qiang ZHAO ; Jia LI
Protein & Cell 2023;14(1):17-27
The global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has infected over 109 million people, leading to over 2 million deaths up to date and still lacking of effective drugs for patient treatment. Here, we screened about 1.8 million small molecules against the main protease (Mpro) and papain like protease (PLpro), two major proteases in severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 genome, and identified 1851Mpro inhibitors and 205 PLpro inhibitors with low nmol/l activity of the best hits. Among these inhibitors, eight small molecules showed dual inhibition effects on both Mpro and PLpro, exhibiting potential as better candidates for COVID-19 treatment. The best inhibitors of each protease were tested in antiviral assay, with over 40% of Mpro inhibitors and over 20% of PLpro inhibitors showing high potency in viral inhibition with low cytotoxicity. The X-ray crystal structure of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro in complex with its potent inhibitor 4a was determined at 1.8 Å resolution. Together with docking assays, our results provide a comprehensive resource for future research on anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug development.
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COVID-19 Drug Treatment
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5.Exploration on fine management of antibiotics in burn department based on disease diagnosis related groups
Huajun WU ; Yonggang CHEN ; Shaohui TU ; Lin ZHAO ; Huangpeng GUO ; Qiuxiang YANG
China Pharmacy 2022;33(15):1901-1904
OBJE CTIVE To explore the rational application and management of antibiotics in burn department of our hospital based on disease diagnosis related groups (DRGs). METHODS Patients discharged from the burn department of our hospital from July 2020 to June 2021 were selected as the research objects to collect DRG data. The overall application of antibiotics in DRG group with more than 10 cases were analyzed ,and the application of antibiotics in typical disease groups were evaluated horizontally and vertically. RESULTS Among 3 732 discharged cases in the burn department of our hospital ,a total of 3 515 cases were included in 66 DRG groups ,21 DRG groups of which were included in the study. Among 21 DRG groups ,the maximum antibiotics use density (AUD)of antibiotics was 102.20 DDDs/(100 person·d)in AH 11 group,the utilization ratio of antibiotics was 100%,and the combined use rate of antibiotics was 81.82%;case-mix index (CMI)value was 11.49. The minimum AUD was 1.01 DDDs/(100 person·d)in XR 19 group,the utilization ratio of antibiotics was 5.06%,and the combined use rate of antibiotics was 0;CMI value was 0.81. Within the same core group ,AUD increased with the increase of CMI. The horizontal comparison and analysis of WB 11 group showed that there was a large gap in AUD among different physicians. The vertical comparison of AUD in WB11 group showed relatively small changes over time. CONCLUSIONS The horizontal and vertical evaluation of antibiotics based on DRGs can provide new clues for the control of antibiotics and help to realize the fine specialized management of antibiotics.
6.Effect of vagus nerve stimulation by electroacupuncture on GFAP and NeuN in hippocampal of juvenile rats with depression induced by chronic unpredictable stress
Qiuxiang NING ; Hongli PENG ; Jianying XIAO ; Chao YANG ; Zhiqiang ZHOU ; Fang LIU ; Xiaoli LIANG ; Dong YANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2022;24(4):538-542
Objective:To analyze the expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and neuronal nuclei (NeuN) antigen in hippocampus based on the depression model of juvenile rats caused by chronic unpredictable stress (CUS), and to explore the effect of electroacupuncture vagus nerve on CUS depression model.Methods:Six juvenile SD rats were selected as the control group (without any stimulation), and the rest were divided into CUS group, pseudo stimulation group, fluoxetine group and electroacupuncture group by random number method after CUS modeling, with 6 rats in each group. Fluoxetine group was given 10 mg/kg fluoxetine intervention; control group and CUS group were given the same amount of normal saline intervention; In the electroacupuncture group, the distal vagus nerve was stimulated after ligation, while in the pseudo stimulation group, only vagus nerve was isolated without electrical stimulation. After 28 d of intervention, the five groups were subjected to Open-field Test and Sucrose Preference Test. Hippocampal neurons were detected by hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, and the expressions of GFAP and NeuN in hippocampal were detected by immunohistochemistry.Results:After CUS modeling and before intervention, the number of vertical and horizontal movements, sucrose consumption and sucrose preference in CUS group, pseudo stimulation group, fluoxetine group and electroacupuncture group were significantly lower than those in the control group (all P<0.01); After the intervention, the above indexes in CUS group and pseudo stimulation group were still lower than those in the control group (all P<0.01), but the above indexes in fluoxetine group and electroacupuncture group were significantly higher than those in CUS group and pseudo stimulation group (all P<0.01). HE staining showed that the arrangement of hippocampal neurons in CUS group and pseudo stimulation group were loose, and there were cell swelling and pyknosis, which was significantly improved in fluoxetine group and electroacupuncture group. Immunohistochemical results showed that compared with the control group, the expression of GFAP increased and NeuN decreased in the hippocampus of CUS group and pseudo stimulation group (all P<0.01); Compared with CUS group and pseudo stimulation group, the expression of GFAP decreased and NeuN increased in fluoxetine group and electroacupuncture group (all P<0.01). Conclusions:Electroacupuncture of vagus nerve can obviously improve the depression symptoms of juvenile rats, which is similar to fluoxetine, and may be related to regulating the expression of GFAP and Neun in hippocampus.
7.Artery stenosis in renal grafts from infantile donors to adult recipients
Jing CHEN ; Xiangjun DONG ; Qiuxiang XIA ; Jingtao PENG ; Xianpeng ZENG ; Hanying LI ; Chen GUO ; Hua YANG ; Heng LI ; Zhendi WANG
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2022;43(1):25-29
Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics, causes, diagnosis and treatment of transplant renal artery stenosis after pediatric-to-adult kidney transplantation.Methods:Between July 2014 and March 2019, clinical data were retrospectively reviewed for 25 en-bloc and 27 single kidney transplant cases.Results:One en-bloc(4.0%)and two single kidney recipients(7.4%)were diagnosed as renal artery stenosis at Month 13-23 months post-transplantation.It was higher than the rate of stenosis in adult-to-adult transplant cases(1.1%)during the same period.As compared with recipients without stenosis, stenotic ones had younger pediatric donors( P<0.05)and yet similar body weight of donors as well as recipients( P>0.05). The inner diameters of stenonotic sites were(1.40-1.63)mm and predominant stenotic site was proximal renal artery rather than anastomotic site.The remaining parts of major renal arteries varied from 2.31 to 4.93 mm in diameter.It was normal in children with a corresponding age.All three cases responded well to percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting. Conclusions:The cause of stenosis may be an undeveloped local artery diameter due to extensive tissue dissection around artery.Therefore cautious selections of infantile single renal graft for adult recipients and preserving surrounding tissue of renal artery assist in the prevention of graft arterial stenosis.
8.Genomic Correlates of Unfavorable Outcome in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation
Yuchun WEI ; Chuqing WEI ; Liang CHEN ; Ning LIU ; Qiuxiang OU ; Jiani C. YIN ; Jiaohui PANG ; Zhenhao FANG ; Xue WU ; Xiaonan WANG ; Dianbin MU ; Yang SHAO ; Jinming YU ; Shuanghu YUAN
Cancer Research and Treatment 2022;54(4):1209-1218
Purpose:
Neoadjuvant therapy modality can increase the operability rate and mitigate pathological risks in locally advanced cervical cancer, but treatment response varies widely. It remains unclear whether genetic alterations correlate with the response to neoadjuvant therapy and disease-free survival (DFS) in locally advanced cervical cancer.
Materials and Methods:
A total of 62 locally advanced cervical cancer (stage IB-IIA) patients who received neoadjuvant chemoradiation plus radical hysterectomy were retrospectively analyzed. Patients’ tumor biopsy samples were comprehensively profiled using targeted next generation sequencing. Pathologic response to neoadjuvant treatment and DFS were evaluated against the association with genomic traits.
Results:
Genetic alterations of PIK3CA were most frequent (37%), comparable to that of Caucasian populations from The Cancer Genome Atlas. The mutation frequency of genes including TERT, POLD1, NOS2, and FGFR3 was significantly higher in Chinese patients whereas RPTOR, EGFR, and TP53 were underrepresented in comparison to Caucasians. Germline mutations were identified in 21% (13/62) of the cohort and more than half (57%) had mutations in DNA damage repair genes, including BRCA1/2, TP53 and PALB2. Importantly, high tumor mutation burden, TP53 polymorphism (rs1042522), and KEAP1 mutations were found to be associated with poor pathologic response to neoadjuvant chemoradiation treatment. KEAP1 mutations, PIK3CA-SOX2 co-amplification, TERC copy number gain, and TYMS polymorphism correlated with an increased risk of disease relapse.
Conclusion
We report the genomic profile of locally advanced cervical cancer patients and the distinction between Asian and Caucasian cohorts. Our findings highlight genomic traits associated with unfavorable neoadjuvant chemoradiation response and a higher risk of early disease recurrence.
9.Analysis on the monitoring results of iodine deficiency disorders in Dehong State Yunnan Province in 2017
Changchun GOU ; Runhua YE ; Wei LIANG ; Qiuxiang YANG ; Kunhong LI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2019;38(10):815-817
Objective To analyze the monitoring results of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) of Dehong State in 2017,to find out the present situation of prevention and control of IDD,and to provide scientific basis for guiding the comprehensive prevention and control of IDD in our state in the future.Methods According to "Yunnan Iodine Deficiency Disorders Monitoring Program",a sampling survey was conducted in 5 counties (cities) of Dehong State,Yunnan Province.Urine and household salt samples were collected from children aged 8 to 10 years old and pregnant women in Mangshi,Lianghe County and Yingjiang County.Iodine content was detected.In addition,household salt samples of Ruili City and Longchuan County were collected to detect iodine content.Results There were 1 609 salt samples from local inhabitants,the coverage rate of iodized salt was 99.19% (1 596/1 609),the edible rate of qualified iodized salt was 95.03% (1 529/1 609) and the median of iodized salt was 23.76 mg/kg.The median of urinary iodine in 623 children aged 8 to 10 years old was 221.34 μg/L and the thyroid enlargement rate was 0.48% (3/623).The median of urinary iodine in 346 pregnant women was 159.52 μg/L.Conclusion The iodine nutrition of children aged 8 to 10 years old and pregnant women of Dehong State is appropriate in 2017.
10. Inhibition of CD4+T cell infiltration by interleukin-10 competent B cells in periodontitis tissues
Guoqin CAO ; Xu ZHANG ; Yan ZHAO ; Siqi ZHAO ; Guocui DONG ; Qiuxiang GAO ; Zuomin WANG ; Jiang LIN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2019;54(8):553-560
Objective:
To study the immune regulation function of high expressing interleukin-10 (IL-10) in B cells on CD4+T-cells in periodontitis mouse model.
Methods:
Twenty-four 7-weeks-old female C57BL/6 mice were randomly and equally assigned into 4 groups: the healthy control group (HC group,

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