1.Application of single-sperm sequencing in resolving the carrier status of preimplantation genetic testing for chromosomal structural rearrangements in Robertsonian translocations
Bao-Qiong LIAO ; Li-Dan LAI ; Ru-Tian LIU ; Qi ZHANG ; Wen-Chang LIAN ; Wu-Ming XIE
National Journal of Andrology 2024;30(6):499-506
Objective:To investigate the application value of single-sperm sequencing in resolving the carrier status of preim-plantation genetic testing(PGT)for chromosomal structural rearrangements in Robertsonian translocations.Methods:Haplotypes were constructed by single-sperm isolation combined with single-sperm sequencing for a patient with 45,XY,der(13;14)(q10;q10).Twenty single-sperm samples were isolated by mechanical braking and subjected to whole-genome amplification(WGA),and then the Asian Screening Array(ASA)gene chip was used to detect the 183 708 single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNP)of the WGA products.The single sperm associated with the translocation that could be used as haplotype inference was detected by copy number variation(CNV)sequencing,and the chromosomal haplotypes with normal and Robertsonian translocations were inferred.Three biopsy samples of embryonic trophoblast cells were used as the objects.After whole-genome amplification,high-throughput sequencing was employed to determine the status of the translocation chromosome carried by the embryos.The available blastocysts were selected for transfer,and the amniotic fluid samples were taken at 18 weeks of gestation to confirm whether the fetus carried the pathogenic muta-tion.Results:A total of 6 037 SNP sites were screened by single-sperm sequencing,and 30 sites selected to distinguish normal and translocation haplotypes.Preimplantation haplotype analysis showed that all the three embryos were euploids without Robertsonian translocation chromosome.Genetic testing of amniotic fluid in the second trimester confirmed that the karyotype of the fetus was 46,XN,carrying no Robertsonian translocation chromosome.Conclusion:For male carriers of Robertsonian translocation,single sperm sequencing can be used to screen SNP sites to construct haplotypes for distinguishing normal and Robertsonian translocation em-bryos,and to provide a basis for embryo selection by preimplantation chromosomal structural genetic testing.
2.Epidemic characteristics and spatiotemporal clustering of leptospirosis in Wenzhou from 2014 to 2023
Ling LI ; Qiong-Jiao PAN ; Jie-Ru HUANG ; Wan-Cang LI ; Jun-Qi YANG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(10):959-964
This study analyzed the epidemic characteristics and spatial and temporal clustering of leptospirosis in Wenzhou from 2014 to 2023,to provide a scientific basis for prevention and control.Data for leptospirosis cases reported in Wenzhou from 2014 to 2023 were collected.Descriptive epidemiological approaches were used to analyze the cases'prevalence character-istics.Spatial autocorrelation analysis was performed in ArcGIS 10.2 software,and spatiotemporal clusters were scanned with SaTScan 10.1 software.From 2014 to 2023,189 leptospirosis cases were reported in Wenzhou,and the average annual inci-dence rate was 0.23/100 000.Relatively fewer cases occurred in 2014-2018,whereas significantly more cases occurred after 2019,and the largest number of reported cases was reported in 2021(62 cases).The peak incidence was from August to Octo-ber,accounting for 88.36%of the total incidence.The cases were mainly in males,and the sex ratio was 5.30∶1 male:female.Moreover,the cases were mainly in people in their 60s,accounting for 59.26%of total cases,and in people who were farmers,accounting for 72.49%of total cases.Global spatial autocorrelation analysis indicated that cases were randomly distributed from 2014 to 2018,and the incidence showed spatial clustering from 2019 to 2023(Moran's I>0,P<0.05).Local spatial autocor-relation and spatiotemporal scanning analysis revealed that leptospirosis cases were concentrated primarily in northern hilly areas of Yongjia County and other inland areas rich in vegetation from 2019 to 2023.In the past 5 years,the number of lepto-spirosis cases in Wenzhou increased,and the incidence of leptospirosis showed clear seasonal and spatial clustering.Cases were mainly in middle-aged and older farmers.Recommendations in-clude expanding the monitoring scope of leptospirosis,and per-forming prevention and control measures such as health education for key groups in key areas before the high-incidence season.
3.Establish a Graded Method to Avoid HLA Class I Antibodies Cor-responding Antigen and Combining HLAMatchmaker Application in Improving the CCI Value after Platelet Transfusion for Patients with IPTR
Su-Qing GAO ; Yun-Ping XU ; Chang-Ru LUO ; Da-Cheng LI ; Long PEN ; Tong LIU ; Qiong-Cai ZOU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(1):242-249
Objective:To establish a graded method to avoid mean fluorescence intensity(MFI)threshold of HLA Class I antibodies corresponding antigen,and the HLAMatchmaker program has been used to select the minimum mismatch value of donor-patient epitopes.Evaluate the application value of combining both methods in selecting HLA compatible platelets(PTL)for patients with immune platelet transfusion failure(IPTR)in improving platelet the corrected count increment(CCI).Methods:A total 7 807 PLT cross-matching compatible were performed by the solid-phase red cell adherence(SPRCA)method for 51 IPTR patients.The Luminex single antigen flow cytometry was used to detect HLA Class I antibodies in patients,and detected the MFI value for different specificity antigens of HLA Class I antibodies,was graded into strong positive group(MFI>4 000,level 1),medium positive group(1 000<MFI 4 000,2),weak positive group(500<MFI≤1 000,3),and one negative control group(MFI≤500).The results of 7 807 SPRCA their negative/positive reaction wells were enrolled and statistically analyzed in different grades and the four groups,the statistical differences between the four groups were compared.Multiple applications for the select HLA Class I compatible donor events were made for patients in two cases,and HLAMatchmaker program was used to calculate the number of HLA Class I epitopes mismatches between the donors and patients.The donor with the minimum number of epitopes mismatches was selected,while avoiding the corresponding antigens of HLA Class I antibodies in levels 1 and 2,the provision of HLA compatible platelets for IPTR.After the transfusions,the CCI value of the platelet transfusion efficacy evaluation index was calculated,and the clinical evaluation of the transfusion effect was obtained through statistical analysis.Results:There were statistically significant differences in the positive results of SPRCA immunoassay among the strong positive group,medium positive group,and weak positive group of 51 IPTR patients with different specific of HLA-I class antibodies and corresponding antigens(all P<0.001).The positive results showed a range from high to low,with strong positive group>medium positive group>weak positive group.There were a statistical difference among between the strongly positive or moderately positive groups and the negative control group(P<0.001).There was no statistical difference between the weakly positive group and the negative control group(P>0.05).The strong positive group was set as the corresponding specific HLA Class I site corresponding antigen grade 1 avoidance threshold,the medium positive group as the grade 2 avoidance thresholds,and the weak positive group as the grade 3 avoidance threshold.In the case of donor platelet shortage,it is not necessary to avoid the weak positive group.Avoiding the strategy of donor antigens and HLAMatchmaker program scores≤7 corresponding to HLA Class I antibodies of levels 1 and 2,with CCI values>4.5 × 109/L within 24 hours,can obtain effective clinical platelet transfusion conclusions.Conclusion:When selecting HLA Class I compatible donors for IPTR patients,the grading avoids HLA Class I antibodies corresponding to donor antigens,and the donor selection strategy with the minimum scores of HLAMatchmaker program is comprehensively selected.The negative result confirmed by platelet cross-matching experiments has certain practical application value for improving platelet count in IPTR patients.
4.Effects of transcription factor SOX11 on the biological behavior of neuroblastoma cell and potential regulatory mechanism
Jing-Ru HUANG ; Yong LI ; Peng CHEN ; Ji-Xiu WEI ; Xia YANG ; Qiong-Qian XU ; Jia-Bo CHEN
Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research 2024;106(5):284-295
Purpose:
This study aimed to analyze the expression and prognosis of SRY-box transcription factor 11 (SOX11) in neuroblastoma (NB), as well as the biological function and potential regulatory mechanism of SOX11 in NB.
Methods:
Public RNA sequencing was used to detect the expression level of SOX11. The Kaplan-Meier curve and hazard ratios (HR) were used to determine the prognostic value of SOX11 in NB. Functional analyses were performed using CCK8, wound healing assay, and transwell invasion assay. Finally, the potential target genes of SOX11 were predicted by Harmonizonme (Ma'ayan Laboratory) and Cistrome Data Browser (Cistrome Project) database to explore the potential molecular mechanism of SOX11 in NB.
Results:
Compared with normal adrenal tissue, the expression of SOX11 in NB tissue was significantly upregulated. The Kaplan-Meier curve showed that high expression of SOX11 was associated with poor prognosis in children with NB (HR, 1.719; P = 0.049). SOX11 knockdown suppressed the migration capacity of SK-N-SH cells but did not affect proliferation and invasion capacity. Enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) may be a potential downstream target gene for the transcription factor SOX11 to play a role in NB.
Conclusion
The transcription factor SOX11 was significantly upregulated in NB. SOX11 knockdown suppressed the migration capacity of NB cell SK-N-SH. SOX11 may promote the progression of NB by targeting EZH2.
5.Research advances in the clinical features and diagnosis and treatment of non-puerperal mastitis
Wen-Ye GONG ; Chen-Yan HONG ; Yu-Ting ZHONG ; Yi-Qiong ZHENG ; Xi-Ru LI
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2023;48(12):1478-1485
Non-puerperal mastitis(NPM)is a group of chronic inflammatory diseases with breast pain,lumps,abscesses and sinus tracts/fistulas as the main clinical manifestations,which is easily confused with breast cancer or other benign breast diseases.NPM always leads to a long treatment cycle and high recurrence rate,which may cause a large economic and psychological burden to patients.At present,the etiology and pathogenesis of NPM are still unclear,but it has a certain correlation with immune abnormality,bacterial infection,hormone disorder and other factors.Although several diagnostic methods available,the diagnosis of NPM relies on histopathological examination mainly.The treatment methods of the disease include observation and follow-up,pharmacotherapy,surgical treatment,etc.,but there is still no unified standard for specific treatment timing and treatment selection.In view of the controversy over etiology and treatment selection of NPM,this paper comprehensively summarizes the latest research progress in disease characteristics,clinical diagnosis and treatment of NPM based on domestic and foreign literature,aiming to provide reference and inspiration for the selection of reasonable clinical diagnosis and treatment.
6.Early identification and influencing factors of post-traumatic stress disorder in high-stress rescue workers.
Heng Yu LUAN ; Qiong Xuan LI ; Xin ZHANG ; Ru Fang GONG ; Xiao Guang LU ; Dong Yao LI ; Yuan Yuan SUN ; Qiao CHEN ; Feng GAO ; Xiao Yong SAI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;57(7):1032-1039
Objective: To explore the risk intensity and related influencing factors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among high-stress rescue workers, and to provide effective tools for the risk assessment of PTSD in military rescue workers. Method: From June to August 2022, cluster sampling was used to select the high-stress rescue personnel of an Army department as the survey subjects. The acute Stress reaction (ASD) scale and PTSD checklist were used to evaluate the risk of PTSD in military rescue personnel. Multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze the influencing factors of PTSD. Results: The age of 4 460 subjects was (24.38±4.072) years old, including 4 396 males (98.6%). The positive rate of initial screening for ASD was 2.85% (127/4 460). The positive rate of PTSD was 0.67% (30/4 460). Multivariate logistic regression model analysis showed that female, older age, recent trauma exposure history, passive smoking and alcohol consumption were at higher risk of ASD, the values of OR (95%CI) were 4.183 (1.819-9.618), 6.278 (1.363-28.912), 3.094 (1.500-6.379), 2.059 (1.298-3.267) and 2.607 (1.614-4.211), respectively; Lower education level was associated with lower risk of ASD, OR (95%CI) was 0.593 (0.359-0.978); People who are older, thinner, have a history of mental illness, and drink alcohol were at higher risk for PTSD, the values of OR (95%CI) were 20.144 (2.459-165.043), 10.287 (2.218-47.700), 91.104 (8.592-965.980) and 2.866 (1.144-7.180), respectively. Conclusion: Gender, age, education level, passive smoking, alcohol consumption, past history of mental illness and body mass index may be related to the potential risk of PTSD in rescue workers,passive smoking, alcohol consumption, and weight controlling should be focused on to reduce potential risks of PTSD.
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7.The Value of Blooming Sign on MRI in Distinguishing Malignancy from Benign Small Breast Masses and Its Radiologic-pathologic Correlation Analysis
Chan LAI ; Zhuang-sheng LIU ; Ru-qiong LI ; Ke-ming LIANG ; Wan-sheng LONG ; Hai-cheng LI ; Zhong-xin NIE
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2022;43(2):321-330
ObjectiveTo determine the value of MRI blooming sign in differentiating benign and malignant small breast masses and investigate its radiologic-pathologic correlation. MethodsThis retrospective study included 554 small breast masses (291 malignant and 263 benign) which were ≤ 2 cm and validated by pathology analysis between June 2016 and September 2020. All 554 patients underwent breast MRI. The clinical characteristics and MR features were analyzed. Univariate and multivariate regression analysis were performed to identify the independent risk factors of breast cancer. Two diagnostic models were constructed based on independent risk factors (model 1 included blooming sign and model 2 didn’t). ROC curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic performances of the two models. The histological changes of peritumoral tissues in all small masses were analyzed. ResultsThe blooming sign was positive in 199 cases (68.4%) of the malignant masses and 25 cases (9.5%) of the benign ones (P<0.05). Univariate and multivariate regression analysis showed that age, lesion diameter, margin, ADC value, time signal intensity curve type and blooming sign were independent risk factors for breast cancer. Odds ratio were 1.065, 4.515, 2.811, 0.013, 3.487 and 13.894, respectively. Their corresponding 95%CI were (1.034, 1.097), (2.368, 8.608), (1.954, 4.045), (0.004, 0.049), (2.087, 5.826) and (7.026, 27.477), respectively. The diagnostic performance of model 1 (blooming sign included) was better than that of model 2 (blooming sign not included; AUC: 0.938 vs 0.897, P < 0.05). Histopathological analysis showed that the blooming sign was related to peritumoral lymphocyte infiltration and vascular proliferation. ConclusionsMRI blooming sign is helpful for distinguishing breast cancer from benign masses. The correlated histopathological basis may be peritumoral lymphocyte infiltration and neovascularization.
8.Implementation status of development supportive care for premature infants in hospitals in China
Ru YANG ; Qiong CHEN ; Yingxin LI ; Ling FAN ; Wentao PENG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2022;28(17):2360-2364
Objective:To investigate the implementation status of development supportive care (DSC) for premature infants in hospitals in China and to provide basis for the development of DSC and standard formulation for premature infants in the future.Methods:This study was a cross-sectional study. Using the convenience sampling method, from July to August 2020, 117 hospitals in 22 provinces/ municipalities/ autonomous regions where members of the Pediatric Professional Committee of the Chinese Nursing Association were selected as the survey subjects. The survey was conducted using the "Questionnaire on the Implementation Status of Developmental Support Nursing for Preterm Infants" made by the Pediatric Professional Committee of the Chinese Nursing Association. A total of 117 questionnaires were sent out in this survey, and 106 valid questionnaires were collected, with an effective recovery rate of 90.6%.Results:Among 106 hospitals, 62 (58.5%) carried out DSC for premature infants, 54 (50.9%) regularly carried out DSC training for medical staff, and 40 (37.7%) formulated clinical guidelines or implementation plans for DSC and 99 (93.4%) hospital facilities had no nursing staff certified by DSC. Among the 62 hospitals that had implemented DSC for premature infants, only 6 (9.7%) hospitals carried out corridor visits. There were significant differences in the implementation of DSC for premature infants in different grades and types of hospitals ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:DSC for premature infants has not yet been widely popularized, and the development status is uneven, family-centered nursing mode is limited. It is necessary to strengthen the training of DSC for premature infants professionals, formulate DSC guidelines in line with China and provide talent and institutional guarantees for the development of DSC for premature infants.
9.Survey of Neurological Function and Complications of Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury
Ying ZHANG ; Hong-jun ZHOU ; Gen-lin LIU ; Ying ZHENG ; Xiao-lei LU ; Hai-qiong KANG ; Chun-xia HAO ; Bo WEI ; Yi-ji WANG ; Yuan YUAN ; Qian-ru MENG ; Jian-jun LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2021;27(6):706-711
Objective:To investigate the outcome of neurological function and the clinical characteristics of complications in children with spinal cord injury. Methods:From 2011 to 2019, children under 15 years old with spinal cord injury were selected in our hospital. Their level of injury and American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) at one month, three months and one year were recorded. And the complications such as pressure ulcers/scald, urinary tract infection, hydronephrosis/vesicoureteral reflux, constipation, osteoporosis/fracture, deep vein thrombosis, neurodynia, heterotopic ossification, scoliosis and hip dysplasia were analyzed. Results:Of 159 individuals, 41 were boys and 118 were girls, the average age at injury was (6.08±2.57) years. The main cause of spinal cord injury was sports accidents (47.8%), and the main injury sites were thoracic spinal cord injury (89.3%). The cause of spinal cord injury was correlated with age at injury (
10.Clinical Manifestations and MRI Features of Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury after Back Bend
Gen-lin LIU ; Hong-jun ZHOU ; Jian-jun LI ; Bo WEI ; Yi-ji WANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Qian-ru MENG ; Ying ZHENG ; Chun-xia HAO ; Hai-qiong KANG ; Xiao-lei LU ; Yuan YUAN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2021;27(4):456-465
Objective:To explore the clinical manifestations and MRI features of pediatric spinal cord injury (SCI) after back bend. Methods:A retrospective study was performed. All the medical records and MRI images of children with SCI after back bend were identified in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital from January 1st, 2002 to August 31st, 2020. Results:A total of 120 SCI children after back bend were reviewed, out of whom 119 cases were girls, one case was boy. The age ranged from 38 to 162 months, with the median age of 76 months. More cases were discovered in July and September every year (32 cases, 26.7%), as well as in weekends (67 cases, 55.8%). The main clinical manifestations were sensory and motor dysfunction of both lower limbs (120 cases, 100%), bladder and bowl incontinence (120 cases, 100%). The common first symptoms included sudden attack of lumbar pain (39 cases, 32.5%), lower limbs paralysis (30cases, 25.0%) and leg pain (10 cases, 8.3%). The peak time of symptoms ranged from five minutes to two days, with the median time of 50 minutes. The MRI features of 104 children with SCI within one week after back bend were as follows: the abnormal signals of MRI in spinal cord involved lower cervical and all the following segments of spinal cord. The number of the segments of spinal cord with abnormal signals ranged from two to 15, with the median of seven segments. The most common segments with abnormal signals were T9 (96 cases, 92.3%), T10 (96 cases, 92.3%) and T11 (90 cases, 86.5%). Among the cases followed up, 48 cases with complete injury demonstrated a vast and serous spinal cord atrophy (SCA) below the injury segments as early as 37 days after the injury, the SCA would become worse at the chronic stage and maybe involve the spinal cord above the injury segments. In 31 cases with incomplete injury, the abnormal signals of MRI in spinal cord were limited in the lumbar enlargement, with a various degree of SCA at the late stage. All the cases were diagnosed as SCI without radiologic abnormality, out of whom 89 (74.2%) cases suffered from thoracic complete SCI, 31 (25.8%) cases suffered thoracic or lumbar incomplete SCI. The common complications included scoliosis, hip joint dysplasia, urinary tract infection, hydronephrosis, osteoporosis, pathological fracture of lower limbs and valgus knee. Conclusion:The main clinical symptoms of pediatric SCI after back bend were sudden lumbar pain, sensory and motor dysfunction of both lower limbs, and bladder and bowl incontinence. Most of the cases were thoracic complete SCI, the MRI features at the early stage were multiple segments of abnormal signals of spinal cord around T9 and T10, and later an extensive severe SCA below the injury segments to the conus medullaris, accompanied by the SCA above the injury segments.

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