1.Protective effects of exosomes derived from MSCs in radiation-induced lung injury
Lili WANG ; Zien YANG ; Mingyue OUYANG ; Sining XING ; Song ZHAO ; Huiying YU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2025;34(1):13-20
Objective To investigate the role and related mechanisms of exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in radiation-induced lung injury (RILI). Methods Human umbilical cord-derived MSCs were isolated and cultured for the extraction and identification of exosomes. Eighteen male SD rats were randomly divided into Control group, RILI group and RILI + exosomes group (EXO group), with 6 rats in each group. Except for Control group, the other groups received a single X-ray dose of 30 Gy to the right lung. Immediately after irradiation, the EXO group was administered 2 × 109 exosomes/kg via tail vein injection. Control group and RILI group were given the same volume of normal saline. Eight weeks post-irradiation, the rats were sacrificed, lung tissue and peripheral venous blood were collected. HE and Masson staining were employed to observe the pathological and fibrotic changes of lung tissue. The levels of serum inflammatory factors IL-6, IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-10 were detected by ELISA. RT-qPCR was used to assess the mRNA levels of IL-1β, IL-6, Cdh1, and Col1a1 in lung tissue. The expression levels of Vimentin and TGF-β1 in lung tissue were measured by immunohistochemical staining. The expression levels of AMPK, p-AMPK, and TGF-β1 in lung tissue were detected by Western blot. Results MSC-derived exosomes were successfully extracted and identified. Compared with RILI group, EXO group showed significantly reduced pathological changes of lung inflammation and collagen deposition. The levels of serum inflammatory factors IL-6, INF-γ, and TNF-α were significantly decreased (P < 0.05), and the level of anti-inflammatory factor IL-10 was significantly increased (P < 0.05). The mRNA levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and Col1a1 in lung tissue were significantly decreased (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01), and the mRNA level of Cdh1 was significantly increased (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). The levels of Vimentin and TGF-β1 in lung tissue were significantly reduced, while p-AMPK level was significantly up-regulated (P < 0.05). Conclusion Exosomes derived from MSCs may alleviate RILI by inhibiting inflammatory responses and regulating epithelial-mesenchymal transition mediated by AMPK/TGF-β1 signaling pathway.
2.The Role of NEAT1 in Bone and Cartilage Metabolism and Bone Diseases
Rui-Ming WEN ; Rui-Qi HUANG ; Yi-Xing CHANG ; Ke XU ; Xue-Jie YI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(4):930-945
In the process of maintaining the steady state of bone tissue, the transcription network and signal pathway of the body play a vital role. These complex regulatory mechanisms need precise coordination to ensure the balance between bone formation and bone absorption. Once this balance is broken, it may lead to pathological changes of bone and cartilage, and then lead to various bone diseases. Therefore, it is of great significance to understand these regulatory mechanisms for the prevention and treatment of bone diseases. In recent years, with the deepening of research, more and more lncRNA has been found to be closely related to bone health. Among them, nuclear paraspeckle assembly transcript 1 (NEAT1), as an extremely abundant RNA molecule in mammalian nuclei, has attracted extensive attention. NEAT1 is mainly transcribed from a specific site in human chromosome 11 by RNA polymerase II (RNaseP), which can form two different subtypes NEAT1_1 and NEAT1_2. These two subtypes are different in intracellular distribution and function, but they participate in many biological processes together. Studies have shown that NEAT1 plays a specific role in the process of cell growth and stress response. For example, it can regulate the development of osteoblasts (OB), osteoclasts (OC) and chondrocytes by balancing the differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), thus maintaining the steady state of bone metabolism. This discovery reveals the important role of NEAT1 in bone development and remodeling. In addition, NEAT1 is closely related to a variety of bone diseases. In patients with bone diseases such as osteoporosis (OP), osteoarthritis (OA) and osteosarcoma (OS), the expression level of NEAT1 is different. These differential expressions may be closely related to the pathogenesis and progression of bone diseases. By regulating the level of NEAT1, it can affect a variety of signal transduction pathways, and then affect the development of bone diseases. For example, some studies show that by regulating the expression level of NEAT1, the activity of osteoclasts can be inhibited, and the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts can be promoted, thus improving the symptoms of osteoporosis. It is worth noting that NEAT1 can also be used as a key sensor for the prevention and treatment of bone diseases. When exercising or receiving some natural products, the expression level of NEAT1 will change, thus reflecting the response of bones to external stimuli. This feature makes NEAT1 an important target for studying the prevention and treatment strategies of bone diseases. However, although the role of NEAT1 in bone biology and bone diseases has been initially recognized, its specific mechanism and regulatory relationship are still controversial. For example, the expression level, mode of action and interaction with other molecules of NEAT1 in different bone diseases still need further in-depth study. This paper reviews the role of NEAT1 in maintaining bone and cartilage metabolism, and discusses its expression and function in various bone diseases. By combing the existing research results and controversial points, this paper aims to provide new perspectives and ideas for the prevention and treatment of bone diseases, and provide useful reference and enlightenment for future research.
3.Application value of radiomics model based on multiparametric MRI glioma peritumoral region in glioma prognosis evaluation
Qiuyang Hou ; Chengkun Ye ; Chang Liu ; Jianghao Xing ; Yaqiong Ge ; Jiangdian Song ; Kexue Deng
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(1):154-161
Objective :
To evaluate the prognostic value of a radiomics model based on the peritumoral region of gli- oma.
Methods :
138 patients with glioma were retrospectively analyzed ,medical imaging interaction toolkit ( MITK) software was used to obtain the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images of peritumoral area 5 mm,10 mm and 20 mm from the tumor edge and extract texture features.The texture features were screened the radiomics model was established and the radiomic score was calculated.A clinical prediction model and a combined predic- tion model along with Rad-score and clinical risk factors were established.The combined prediction model was dis- played as a nomogram,and the predictive performance of the model for survival in glioma patients was evaluated.
Results :
In the validation set,the C-index value of the radiomics model based on the peritumoral region 10 mm a- way from the tumor edge based on T2 weighted image (T2WI) images was 0. 663 (95% CI = 0. 72-0. 78) ,resul- ting in the best prediction performance.On the training set and validation set,the C-index of the nomogram was 0. 770 and 0. 730,respectively,indicating that the prediction performance of nomogram was better than those of the radiomics model and clinical prediction model.The model had the highest prediction effect on the 3-year survival rate of glioma patients (training set area under curve (AUC) = 0. 93,95% CI = 0. 83 - 0. 98 ; validation set AUC = 0. 88,95% CI = 0. 76 -0. 99) .The calibration curve showed that the joint prediction nomogram in both the training set and the validation set had good performance.
Conclusion
The combined prediction model based on the preoperative T2WI images in the peritumoral region 10 mm from the tumor edge and the clinicopathological risk factors can accurately predict the prognosis of glioma,providing the best effect of prediction on the 3-year survival rate of glioma.
4.Research progress on the antitumor efficacy improvement for nanomedicine by combinatorial modification with multiligand
Xiao-yu ZHANG ; Song-gu WU ; Hui XU ; Jun-bo GONG ; Jin-feng XING ; Zhen-ping WEI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(7):1942-1951
After entering the body from the drug delivery site, antitumor nanomedicines need to cross a series of physiopathological barriers to reach the target site of action to effectively exert antitumor therapeutic effects. The ligand modification strategy is a classic method to enhance the efficiency of nanomedicine delivery
5.Healthy Lifestyle and the Risk of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease: A Large Prospective Cohort Study
Qing CHANG ; Yixiao ZHANG ; Tingjing ZHANG ; Zuyun LIU ; Limin CAO ; Qing ZHANG ; Li LIU ; Shaomei SUN ; Xing WANG ; Ming ZHOU ; Qiyu JIA ; Kun SONG ; Yang DING ; Yuhong ZHAO ; Kaijun NIU ; Yang XIA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2024;48(5):971-982
Background:
The incidence density of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and the effect of a healthy lifestyle on the risk of MAFLD remain unknown. We evaluated the prevalence and incidence density of MAFLD and investigated the association between healthy lifestyle and the risk of MAFLD.
Methods:
A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 37,422 participants to explore the prevalence of MAFLD. A cohort analysis of 18,964 individuals was conducted to identify the incidence of MAFLD, as well as the association between healthy lifestyle and MAFLD. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to calculate the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) with adjustments for confounding factors.
Results:
The prevalence of MAFLD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and their comorbidities were 30.38%, 28.09%, and 26.13%, respectively. After approximately 70 thousand person-years of follow-up, the incidence densities of the three conditions were 61.03, 55.49, and 51.64 per 1,000 person-years, respectively. Adherence to an overall healthy lifestyle was associated with a 19% decreased risk of MAFLD (HR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.72 to 0.92), and the effects were modified by baseline age, sex, and body mass index (BMI). Subgroup analyses revealed that younger participants, men, and those with a lower BMI experienced more significant beneficial effects from healthy lifestyle.
Conclusion
Our results highlight the beneficial effect of adherence to a healthy lifestyle on the prevention of MAFLD. Health management for improving dietary intake, physical activity, and smoking and drinking habits are critical to improving MAFLD.
6.Efficacy and safety of LY01005 versus goserelin implant in Chinese patients with prostate cancer: A multicenter, randomized, open-label, phase III, non-inferiority trial.
Chengyuan GU ; Zengjun WANG ; Tianxin LIN ; Zhiyu LIU ; Weiqing HAN ; Xuhui ZHANG ; Chao LIANG ; Hao LIU ; Yang YU ; Zhenzhou XU ; Shuang LIU ; Jingen WANG ; Linghua JIA ; Xin YAO ; Wenfeng LIAO ; Cheng FU ; Zhaohui TAN ; Guohua HE ; Guoxi ZHU ; Rui FAN ; Wenzeng YANG ; Xin CHEN ; Zhizhong LIU ; Liqiang ZHONG ; Benkang SHI ; Degang DING ; Shubo CHEN ; Junli WEI ; Xudong YAO ; Ming CHEN ; Zhanpeng LU ; Qun XIE ; Zhiquan HU ; Yinhuai WANG ; Hongqian GUO ; Tiwu FAN ; Zhaozhao LIANG ; Peng CHEN ; Wei WANG ; Tao XU ; Chunsheng LI ; Jinchun XING ; Hong LIAO ; Dalin HE ; Zhibin WU ; Jiandi YU ; Zhongwen FENG ; Mengxiang YANG ; Qifeng DOU ; Quan ZENG ; Yuanwei LI ; Xin GOU ; Guangchen ZHOU ; Xiaofeng WANG ; Rujian ZHU ; Zhonghua ZHANG ; Bo ZHANG ; Wanlong TAN ; Xueling QU ; Hongliang SUN ; Tianyi GAN ; Dingwei YE
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(10):1207-1215
BACKGROUND:
LY01005 (Goserelin acetate sustained-release microsphere injection) is a modified gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist injected monthly. This phase III trial study aimed to evaluated the efficacy and safety of LY01005 in Chinese patients with prostate cancer.
METHODS:
We conducted a randomized controlled, open-label, non-inferiority trial across 49 sites in China. This study included 290 patients with prostate cancer who received either LY01005 or goserelin implants every 28 days for three injections. The primary efficacy endpoints were the percentage of patients with testosterone suppression ≤50 ng/dL at day 29 and the cumulative probability of testosterone ≤50 ng/dL from day 29 to 85. Non-inferiority was prespecified at a margin of -10%. Secondary endpoints included significant castration (≤20 ng/dL), testosterone surge within 72 h following repeated dosing, and changes in luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and prostate specific antigen levels.
RESULTS:
On day 29, in the LY01005 and goserelin implant groups, testosterone concentrations fell below medical-castration levels in 99.3% (142/143) and 100% (140/140) of patients, respectively, with a difference of -0.7% (95% confidence interval [CI], -3.9% to 2.0%) between the two groups. The cumulative probabilities of maintaining castration from days 29 to 85 were 99.3% and 97.8%, respectively, with a between-group difference of 1.5% (95% CI, -1.3% to 4.4%). Both results met the criterion for non-inferiority. Secondary endpoints were similar between groups. Both treatments were well-tolerated. LY01005 was associated with fewer injection-site reactions than the goserelin implant (0% vs . 1.4% [2/145]).
CONCLUSION:
LY01005 is as effective as goserelin implants in reducing testosterone to castration levels, with a similar safety profile.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04563936.
Humans
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Male
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Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal/therapeutic use*
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East Asian People
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Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone/agonists*
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Goserelin/therapeutic use*
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Prostate-Specific Antigen
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Prostatic Neoplasms/drug therapy*
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Testosterone
7.Epidemiological characteristics of measles cases with immunization history of MCV in Liaoning in 2014-2021
Xiaohui AN ; Wensi WANG ; Xing FANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2023;34(2):32-35
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of measles cases with immunization history of measles-containing vaccine (MCV), and to provide a basis for improving measles prevention and control measures. Methods Data were collected through the measles surveillance system and the immunization program information management system. Data were analyzed by descriptive epidemiological methods. Results A total of 9 164 cases of measles were reported in Liaoning Province during 2014-2021, of which the cases of measles with immunization history of 1 dose MCV accounted for 5.64%, and ≥ 2 doses accounted for 3.60%. There was a statistically significant difference in the immunization proportion among different years (χ2=184.534, P<0.001). The cumulative inoculation rate of measles cases was 23.85%, the immunization rates among different groups varied from 3.57% to 35.94%, and the differences were statistically significant (χ2=109.448, P<0.001). There was a statistically significant difference between 2-6 years old and 7-14 years old in the immunization rate of 1 dose and ≥ 2 doses (χ2=4.147, P<0.05). The onset time of most cases was over 2 weeks after the last dose of MCV vaccination, accounting for 82.06%. The incidence rates of fever, cough, catarrh symptoms, conjunctivitis, lymph node enlargement and articular pain were all significantly lower in the cases with immunization history than those in the patients without a history of MCV immunization (P<0.05). Conclusion The cases with immunization history account for a certain proportion in measles cases, mainly secondary vaccination failure. The incidence rate of fever, cough, catarrhal symptoms, conjunctivitis, Koch's patches, lymphadenopathy, joint pain, and other clinical symptoms in measles patients with a history of MCV immunization is lower than that in patients without immunization history. Inoculation of MCV is of great significance in relieving clinical symptoms. It is necessary to inoculate two doses of MCV in time for measles prevention and control.
8.Serological analysis of varicella-zoster virus IgG antibody in healthy people aged 1~30 years in Liaoning Province
WANG Wen⁃si ; FANG Xing ; REN Li⁃ping ; AN Xiao⁃hui ; HAN Yue ; WANG Yan
Chinese Journal of Biologicals 2023;36(1):75-80
Abstract:Objective To carry out serological analysis of varicella⁃zoster virus(VZV)IgG antibody level in healthy people
aged 1 ~ 30 years in Liaoning Province. Methods In October 2020,3~5 mL venous blood samples were collected from 617
healthy people aged 1~30 years selected from six counties and districts in Shenyang,Fuxin and Dandong of Liaoning Province
by stratified random sampling method,of which serum samples were collected and determined for VZV IgG antibody level by
ELISA. The positive rate of serum antibody and geometric mean concentration(GMC)of antibody were calculated and
compared. Results Among 617 serum samples,302 samples were positive for VZV IgG antibody,the positive rate was
48. 947%,and the GMC was 112. 772 mIU/mL. The positive rate of VZV IgG antibody was 29. 670%~75. 789% and the
GMC was 45. 508~366. 559 mIU/mL in healthy people of various ages. Both of the antibody positive rate(χ2 = 67. 104,
P < 0. 001)and GMC(F = 20. 685,P < 0. 001)showed significant differences. The positive rates of VZV IgG antibody in
male and female were 44. 817% and 53. 633% respectively,which showed significant difference(χ2 = 4. 779,P = 0. 029),
while the GMCs were 96. 983 and 133. 829 mIU/mL respectively(t = -1. 958,P = 0. 051)with no significant difference. The
positive rates of VZV IgG antibody of healthy people in Shenyang,Fuxin and Dandong of Liaoning Province were 55. 224%,40. 201% and 51. 152% respectively with significant differences(χ2 = 9. 683,P = 0. 008),of which the positive rate of
FuxinwassignificantlylowerthanthoseofShenyangandDandong(χ2 =9. 046and5. 013,P =0. 003and0. 025,respectively);
While the GMCs were 133. 523,85. 953 and 123. 713 mIU/mL respectively with no significant difference(F = 0. 514,
P = 0. 598). Among 617 serum samples,54 sampleswere suspicious,which remained within the criticalrange afterre⁃examina⁃
tion,while the gap between positive rate and the total percentage of positive and suspicious results gradually decreased with
the increase of age,indicating that the immunity to varicella gradually increased with the increase of age. Conclusion The
VZV⁃IgG antibody level of healthy people aged 1~30 years in Liaoning Province increased gradually with age,while the overall
level was low. To control the spread of varicella virus,it is recommended to increase varicella vaccine coverage in vulnerable
areas and susceptible population to build VZV immune barrier.
9.Investigation on the Current Situation and Influencing Factors of Attitudes and Training Needs of Hospice Care among Nursing Staff in Hainan Province
Dandan XU ; Shuang YE ; Sihan CHEN ; Guo’an WANG ; Jiaxiao CHEN ; Xing GAO
Chinese Medical Ethics 2023;36(1):57-63
【Objective:】 To investigate the current situation of attitudes and training needs of hospice care among nursing staff in Hainan Province, and analyze the influencing factors, so as to provide basis for formulating scientific and standardized hospice care training programs for nursing staff. 【Methods:】 From October to December in 2021, a total of 1 819 nursing staff from 45 general hospitals, specialized hospitals and nursing homes in 14 cities and counties of Hainan province were selected by convenience sampling method to conduct the questionnaire on hospice care attitude and training needs. 【Results:】 1 789 valid questionnaires were collected with effective recovery of 98.35%. Nursing staff hospice care attitude score was (88.13±12.10) points, the standard score was 70.4 points, hospice care attitude was at medium level. Nursing staff training needs score was (26.96±5.16) points, the standard score was 89.87, the needs of each dimension and item were higher than 75.1%, the training needs were at high level. Professional title, currently engaged in hospice care services, and willingness to engage in hospice care services were the influencing factors of hospice care training needs (P<0.05), and the hospital, have witnessed the death of dying patients or relatives, willingness to engage in hospice care services were the main influencing factors of nurses’ attitude toward hospice care (P<0.05). 【Conclusion:】 At present, nursing staff in Hainan Province held a moderate attitude towards hospice care, and had a high demand for training. The major obstacles for nursing staff to engage in hospice care at present were high stress in the face of dying patients and symptom management. Nursing managers should combine the current situation, pay attention to stimulate nurses’ intrinsic motivation, strengthen the training of nursing staff’s concept of hospice nursing, construct a diversified training system, and carry out specialized and modular skill practice and theoretical training to improve nursing staff’s hospice care ability.
10.Risk factors of urinary tract infection after renal transplantation
Yijian ZHANG ; Long HE ; Hongwei YANG ; Xin LI ; Boqian WANG ; Yuewen LIU ; Xueyi WANG ; Xing SONG
Journal of Modern Urology 2023;28(2):141-144
【Objective】 To investigate the independent risk factors of urinary tract infection (UTI) in recipients under-going renal transplantation of donation after brain death (DBD), so as to provide a theoretical basis for the prevention and control of postoperative UTI. 【Methods】 A retrospective study was conducted for recipients who received renal transplantation of DBD in our hospital during Jan.2021 and Dec.2021. The recipients were divided into the infection group (n=26) and non-infection group (n=74) according to the incidence of UTI 3 months after operation. The risk factors of UTI were identified with univariate and multivariate analyses. 【Results】 The incidence of UTI was 26%. Univariate analysis showed that gender, postoperative urinary fistula, time of indwelling catheter and time of indwelling double J tube were the influencing factors of UTI (P<0.05). Forward stepwise regression analysis showed time of indwelling double J tube (OR=1.086,95%CI:1.003-1.177,P=0.042) and time of indwelling catheter(OR=4.687,95%CI:2.064-10.645, P<0.010) were the independent risk factors of UTI (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 The time of indwelling catheter and time of indwelling double J tube are the independent factors of UTI after renal transplantation of DBD.


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