1.Effects of different exercise interventions on carboxylesterase 1 and inflammatory factors in skeletal muscle of type 2 diabetic rats
Shujuan HU ; Ping CHENG ; Xiao ZHANG ; Yiting DING ; Xuan LIU ; Rui PU ; Xianwang WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(2):269-278
BACKGROUND:Carboxylesterase 1 and inflammatory factors play a crucial role in regulating lipid metabolism and glucose homeostasis.However,the effects of different exercise intensity interventions on carboxylesterase 1 and inflammatory factors in skeletal muscle of type 2 diabetic rats remain to be revealed. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of different exercise intensity interventions on carboxylesterase 1 and inflammatory factors in skeletal muscle of type 2 diabetic rats. METHODS:Thirty-two 8-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into normal control group(n=12)and modeling group(n=20)after 1 week of adaptive feeding.Rat models of type 2 diabetes mellitus were prepared by high-fat diet and single injection of streptozotocin.After successful modeling,the rats were randomly divided into diabetic control group(n=6),moderate-intensity exercise group(n=6)and high-intensity intermittent exercise group(n=6).The latter two groups were subjected to treadmill training at corresponding intensities,once a day,50 minutes each,and 5 days per week.Exercise intervention in each group was carried out for 6 weeks.After the intervention,ELISA was used to detect blood glucose and blood lipids of rats.The morphological changes of skeletal muscle were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining.The mRNA expression levels of carboxylesterase 1 and inflammatory cytokines were detected by real-time quantitative PCR.The protein expression levels of carboxylesterase 1 and inflammatory cytokines were detected by western blot and immunofluorescence. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the normal control group,fasting blood glucose,triglyceride,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol,insulin resistance index in the diabetic control group were significantly increased(P<0.01),insulin activity was decreased(P<0.05),and the mRNA and protein levels of carboxylesterase 1,never in mitosis gene A related kinase 7(NEK7)and interleukin 18 in skeletal muscle tissue were upregulated(P<0.05).Compared with the diabetic control group,fasting blood glucose,triglyceride,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol,and insulin resistance index in the moderate-intensity exercise group and high-intensity intermittent exercise group were down-regulated(P<0.05),and insulin activity was increased(P<0.05).Moreover,compared with the diabetic control group,the mRNA level of NEK7 and the protein levels of carboxylesterase 1,NEK7 and interleukin 18 in skeletal muscle were decreased in the moderate-intensity exercise group(P<0.05),while the mRNA levels of carboxylesterase 1,NEK7,NOD-like receptor heat protein domain associated protein 3 and interleukin 18 and the protein levels of carboxylesterase 1 and interleukin 18 in skeletal muscle were downregulated in the high-intensity intermittent exercise group(P<0.05).Hematoxylin-eosin staining showed that compared with the diabetic control group,the cavities of myofibers in the moderate-intensity exercise group became smaller,the number of internal cavities was reduced,and the cellular structure tended to be more intact;the myocytes of rats in the high-intensity intermittent exercise group were loosely arranged,with irregular tissue shape and increased cavities in myofibers.To conclude,both moderate-intensity exercise and high-intensity intermittent exercise can reduce blood glucose,lipid,insulin resistance and carboxylesterase 1 levels in type 2 diabetic rats.Moderate-intensity exercise can significantly reduce the expression level of NEK7 protein in skeletal muscle,while high-intensity intermittent exercise can significantly reduce the expression level of interleukin 18 protein in skeletal muscle.In addition,the level of carboxylesterase 1 is closely related to the levels of NEK7 and interleukin 18.
2.Reflections on Doctor-patient Relationship Caused by COVID -19 Epidemic Prevention and Control
Chinese Medical Ethics 2024;35(5):545-550
The COVID -19 epidemic not only brings heavy burden to the society, but also makes the originally tense doctor-patient relationship closely connected from another aspect, which objectively becomes a new opportunity to improve the doctor-patient relationship. By comparing and analyzing the current situation of the doctor-patient relationship before and after the COVID -19 epidemic, this paper discussed the causes of tension between doctors and patients, and proposed corresponding solutions, so as to promote the continuation and development of highly harmonious doctor-patient relationship during the COVID -19 epidemic prevention and control period in the future.
3.New intraoral digital impression with pneumatic gingival retraction used in the restoration of crown for posterior teeth: a case report
Xinkai XU ; Meizi ZHANG ; Zhongning LIU ; Yuchun SUN ; Hu CHEN ; Weiwei LI ; Xiaoyi ZHAO ; Yongjie JIA ; Shujuan XIAO ; Chao MA ; Xiaojun CHEN ; Tengfei JIANG ; Xiaobo ZHAO ; Sukun TIAN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2024;59(10):1044-1048
In fixed prosthodontics, clear exposure of the preparation margin is the prerequisite for obtaining accurate digital impressions and improving the marginal fit of restorations. To resolve the issues associated with the cord retraction technique, such as pain, acute injury, and prolonged procedural time, this study proposes a new technology for intraoral digital impression taking with pneumatic gingival retraction. The new scanning head blows a high-speed airflow that instantaneously separates the free gingiva, locally exposing the subgingival preparation margin. Combined with the farthest point preservation stitching algorithm based on the distance from the normal vector and high-speed laser scanning photography, it achieves global preparation edge data and gingival reconstruction, realizing painless, non-invasive, and efficient precise acquisition of the preparation margin. Using this new technique, a patient with a full porcelain crown restoration on a posterior tooth was treated. The digital impression revealed a clear margin of the preparation, and the crown made from this data has a good marginal fit.
4.Expert consensus on pediatric orthodontic therapies of malocclusions in children
Zhou CHENCHEN ; Duan PEIPEI ; He HONG ; Song JINLIN ; Hu MIN ; Liu YUEHUA ; Liu YAN ; Guo JIE ; Jin FANG ; Cao YANG ; Jiang LINGYONG ; Ye QINGSONG ; Zhu MIN ; Jiang BEIZHAN ; Ruan WENHUA ; Yuan XIAO ; Li HUANG ; Zou RUI ; Tian YULOU ; Gao LI ; Shu RUI ; Chen JIANWEI ; Liu RENKAI ; Zou SHUJUAN ; Li XIAOBING
International Journal of Oral Science 2024;16(2):186-196
Malocclusion,identified by the World Health Organization(WHO)as one of three major oral diseases,profoundly impacts the dental-maxillofacial functions,facial esthetics,and long-term development of~260 million children in China.Beyond its physical manifestations,malocclusion also significantly influences the psycho-social well-being of these children.Timely intervention in malocclusion can foster an environment conducive to dental-maxillofacial development and substantially decrease the incidence of malocclusion or reduce the severity and complexity of malocclusion in the permanent dentition,by mitigating the negative impact of abnormal environmental influences on the growth.Early orthodontic treatment encompasses accurate identification and treatment of dental and maxillofacial morphological and functional abnormalities during various stages of dental-maxillofacial development,ranging from fetal stages to the early permanent dentition phase.From an economic and societal standpoint,the urgency for effective early orthodontic treatments for malocclusions in childhood cannot be overstated,underlining its profound practical and social importance.This consensus paper discusses the characteristics and the detrimental effects of malocclusion in children,emphasizing critical need for early treatment.It elaborates on corresponding core principles and fundamental approaches in early orthodontics,proposing comprehensive guidance for preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment,serving as a reference for clinicians engaged in early orthodontic treatment.
5.Long-term hypomethylating agents in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes: a multi-center retrospective study
Xiaozhen LIU ; Shujuan ZHOU ; Jian HUANG ; Caifang ZHAO ; Lingxu JIANG ; Yudi ZHANG ; Chen MEI ; Liya MA ; Xinping ZHOU ; Yanping SHAO ; Gongqiang WU ; Xibin XIAO ; Rongxin YAO ; Xiaohong DU ; Tonglin HU ; Shenxian QIAN ; Yuan LI ; Xuefen YAN ; Li HUANG ; Manling WANG ; Jiaping FU ; Lihong SHOU ; Wenhua JIANG ; Weimei JIN ; Linjie LI ; Jing LE ; Wenji LUO ; Yun ZHANG ; Xiujie ZHOU ; Hao ZHANG ; Xianghua LANG ; Mei ZHOU ; Jie JIN ; Huifang JIANG ; Jin ZHANG ; Guifang OUYANG ; Hongyan TONG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(8):738-747
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of hypomethylating agents (HMA) in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) .Methods:A total of 409 MDS patients from 45 hospitals in Zhejiang province who received at least four consecutive cycles of HMA monotherapy as initial therapy were enrolled to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HMA. Mann-Whitney U or Chi-square tests were used to compare the differences in the clinical data. Logistic regression and Cox regression were used to analyze the factors affecting efficacy and survival. Kaplan-Meier was used for survival analysis. Results:Patients received HMA treatment for a median of 6 cycles (range, 4-25 cycles) . The complete remission (CR) rate was 33.98% and the overall response rate (ORR) was 77.02%. Multivariate analysis revealed that complex karyotype ( P=0.02, OR=0.39, 95% CI 0.18-0.84) was an independent favorable factor for CR rate. TP53 mutation ( P=0.02, OR=0.22, 95% CI 0.06-0.77) was a predictive factor for a higher ORR. The median OS for the HMA-treated patients was 25.67 (95% CI 21.14-30.19) months. HMA response ( P=0.036, HR=0.47, 95% CI 0.23-0.95) was an independent favorable prognostic factor, whereas complex karyotype ( P=0.024, HR=2.14, 95% CI 1.10-4.15) , leukemia transformation ( P<0.001, HR=2.839, 95% CI 1.64-4.92) , and TP53 mutation ( P=0.012, HR=2.19, 95% CI 1.19-4.07) were independent adverse prognostic factors. There was no significant difference in efficacy and survival between the reduced and standard doses of HMA. The CR rate and ORR of MDS patients treated with decitabine and azacitidine were not significantly different. The median OS of patients treated with decitabine was longer compared with that of patients treated with azacitidine (29.53 months vs 20.17 months, P=0.007) . The incidence of bone marrow suppression and pneumonia in the decitabine group was higher compared with that in the azacitidine group. Conclusion:Continuous and regular use of appropriate doses of hypomethylating agents may benefit MDS patients to the greatest extent if it is tolerated.
6.ACSL5, a prognostic factor in acute myeloid leukemia, modulates the activity of Wnt/β-catenin signaling by palmitoylation modification.
Wenle YE ; Jinghan WANG ; Jiansong HUANG ; Xiao HE ; Zhixin MA ; Xia LI ; Xin HUANG ; Fenglin LI ; Shujuan HUANG ; Jiajia PAN ; Jingrui JIN ; Qing LING ; Yungui WANG ; Yongping YU ; Jie SUN ; Jie JIN
Frontiers of Medicine 2023;17(4):685-698
Acyl-CoA synthetase long chain family member 5 (ACSL5), is a member of the acyl-CoA synthetases (ACSs) family that activates long chain fatty acids by catalyzing the synthesis of fatty acyl-CoAs. The dysregulation of ACSL5 has been reported in some cancers, such as glioma and colon cancers. However, little is known about the role of ACSL5 in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We found that the expression of ACSL5 was higher in bone marrow cells from AML patients compared with that from healthy donors. ACSL5 level could serve as an independent prognostic predictor of the overall survival of AML patients. In AML cells, the ACSL5 knockdown inhibited cell growth both in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, the knockdown of ACSL5 suppressed the activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway by suppressing the palmitoylation modification of Wnt3a. Additionally, triacsin c, a pan-ACS family inhibitor, inhibited cell growth and robustly induced cell apoptosis when combined with ABT-199, the FDA approved BCL-2 inhibitor for AML therapy. Our results indicate that ACSL5 is a potential prognosis marker for AML and a promising pharmacological target for the treatment of molecularly stratified AML.
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7.Effects of Jianpiyiqi Decoction on Proliferation,Invasion and Apoptosis of Human Liver Cancer Cell Huh-7 in Inflammatory Microenvironment
Lin CHEN ; Ruiyuan JIANG ; Shaofu OU ; Tianjian LIANG ; Shujuan LUO ; Lei LIU ; Meng ZHANG ; Xiao JIANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(11):3704-3714
Objective To explore the effect of JianpiYiqi Decoction on the proliferation,invasion and apoptosis of Human hepatoma Huh-7 cells under the constructed inflammatory microenvironment stimulated by lipopolysaccharide(LPS)and adenosine triphosphate(ATP),and to detect the interleukin-1β(IL-1β)and interleukin-18(IL-18)Expression level in cells.Methods Construction drug-containing serum of JianpiYiqi.Adopt LPS and ATP were added to the cell culture medium to stimulate hepatoma cells and construct the inflammatory microenvironment.The cells were divided into blank group,model group,VX-765 group(10 μmol·L-1),low concentration of traditional Chinese medicine group(15%JianpiYiqi Decoction low dosedrug-containing serum),Medium concentration of traditional Chinese medicine group(15%JianpiYiqi Decoction Medium dose drug-containing serum),and high concentration of traditional Chinese medicine group(15%JianpiYiqi Decoction high dose drug-containing serum).Adopt CCK-8 method was used to detect the proliferation level of cells in each group after cell intervention;The apoptosis rate of cells in each group was detected by Annexin V-FITC/PI method;Adopt Transwell method was used to detect the level of cell invasion in each group;adopt PI single staining was used to detect the cell cycle level in each group;Adopt ELISA method and Western blot method were used to detection of IL-1β and 1l-18 expression level in Huh-7 cells.Results Compared with the blank group,in the model group stimulated by LPS and ATP,the proliferation level,invasion level,IL-1β and IL-18 expression level of Huh-7 cells were higher(P<0.05),and the apoptosis level was lower(P<0.05).Compared with other groups,the Medium concentration of traditional Chinese medicine group and the high concentration of traditional Chinese medicine group could effectively inhibit the proliferation and invasion level of Huh-7 cells,block the cell proliferation cycle,reduce the cell survival rate(P<0.05),significantly induce apoptosis of Huh-7 cells(P<0.05),and reduce the expression levels of IL-1β and IL-18 in Huh-7 cells(P<0.05).Conclusion The drug-containing serum JianpiYiqi.The medium and high concentrations of JianpiYiqi Decoction drug-containing serum can inhibit the proliferation and invasion,block the cell cycle and induce apoptosis of human liver cancer Huh-7 cells by improving the inflammatory microenvironment in liver cancer Huh-7 cells.Its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of liver cancer cells.Analyze the levels of inflammatory factors IL-1β and IL-18 to achieve the therapeutic purpose of primary liver cancer.
8.Association between alcohol consumption and hyperuricemia among residents in Chengdu City
HAN Mingming ; WU Xinyu ; YANG Shujuan ; XIAO Xiong ; WEI Yonglan ; CHEN Heng
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(12):1013-1017, 1023
Objective:
To analyze the association between alcohol consumption and hyperuricemia among residents in Chengdu City, so as to provide the evidence for prevention and control of hyperuricemia.
Methods:
Based on the Natural Cohort Study in Southwest Area, residents at ages of 30 to 79 years were recruited in Chengdu City in 2018. Information of demographics, smoking, alcohol consumption and diet were collected through a questionnaire survey. Blood uric acid was tested in the laboratory. Participants were divided into never, moderate and excessive drinking groups based on alcohol consumption. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the association between alcohol consumption and hyperuricemia, and subgroup analysis was conducted according to gender, current residence, physical activity and body mass index (BMI).
Results:
A total of 20 164 residents were investigated, including 8 776 males (43.52%) and 11 388 females (56.48%), with a mean age of (51.22±12.33) years. There were 9 769 never-drinkers (48.45%), 8 310 moderate-drinkers (41.21%), and 2 085 excessive-drinkers (10.34%). Hyperuricemia was detected in 4 101 patients, with a detection rate of 20.34%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that moderate drinking (OR=1.122, 95%CI: 1.031-1.222) and excessive drinking (OR=1.529, 95%CI: 1.349-1.734) were associated with an increased risk of hyperuricemia. Moderate and excessive drinking were associated with an increased risk of hyperuricemia among men, urban residents, residents with a high level of physical activity, and those with BMI less than 24 kg/m2 (all P<0.05). Excessive drinking were associated with an increased risk of hyperuricemia among rural residents, residents with a low level of physical activity and with BMI of 24 kg/m2 and higher (all P<0.05).
Conclusions
Both moderate and excessive drinking are associated with an increased risk of hyperuricemia. Moderate drinking is not associated with a higher risk of hyperuricemia among rural residents, residents with a low level of physical activity and with BMI of 24 kg/m2 and higher.
9.Construction of quality evaluation index system for postoperative rehabilitation in children with developmental dislocation of the hip
Yunyun WANG ; Jihong FANG ; Ying YIN ; Jiali FAN ; Fengqin WU ; Yumei XIAO ; Shujuan ZUO ; Jing ZHU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(28):3836-3841
Objective:To construct a quality evaluation index system for postoperative rehabilitation in children with developmental dislocation of the hip (DDH) .Methods:From August to November 2021, a quality evaluation index system for postoperative rehabilitation in children with DDH was established through literature review, group discussion, and Delphi expert consultation. The analytic hierarchy process was used to determine the weights of various indicators. The positive coefficient of experts was expressed by the effective response rate of the questionnaire. The authority level of experts was represented by the authority coefficient ( Cr) , which was determined by the expert judgment coefficient ( Ca) and the expert familiarity level ( Cs) . The degree of coordination of expert opinions was represented by the Kendall harmony coefficient (Kendall's W) . The degree of concentration of expert opinions was represented by the average score of importance assignment, coefficient of variation, and full score rate. Results:The effective response rates of the two rounds of expert consultation questionnaires were 90.00% and 100.00%, respectively. The Cr of experts in two rounds were 0.785 and 0.815, and the Kendall harmony coefficients were 0.098-0.193 and 0.147-0.212 ( P<0.05) . In the second round of expert consultation, the average scores of importance assignment for all levels of indicators were≥4.0, with coefficients of variation of 0-0.24 and a full score rate of ≥50%. The final quality evaluation index system for postoperative rehabilitation in children with DDH included 3 first-level indicators, 9 second-level indicators, and 37 third-level indicators. In the consistency test results of each indicator at all levels, all of the CI were <0.001, and all of the CR were<0.001. Conclusions:The construction process of the quality evaluation index system for postoperative rehabilitation in children with DDH is scientific, and the weight distribution of the indicators is reasonable, which can be used as an effective tool for evaluating the postoperative rehabilitation quality of DDH children.
10.Selection Principles and Analysis of Common Prescriptions in Clinical Practice Guidelines of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Based on Cough in Children
Shujuan XU ; Zixin LIU ; Hao GUO ; Xiao HAN ; Lei LI ; Kun LIU ; Jianhua FU ; Jianxun LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(18):85-92
ObjectiveTo collect common prescriptions from multiple channels based on the mainstream guidance materials combined with ancient books to provide references for the selection principles of common prescriptions in clinical practice guidelines of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and western medicine. MethodWith the research on the selection of commonly used prescriptions in Clinical Practice Guidelines of Chinese and Western Medicine for Cough in Children as an example,the nation-recommended Schedule Ⅲ drugs and prescriptions for cough in children in the clinical diagnosis and treatment guidelines of TCM (TCM and western medicine)/expert consensus/clinical pathway/diagnosis and treatment protocols,three TCM pediatric textbooks, the experience of famous experts, and ancient books were searched for the establishment of a prescription database and analysis of medication regularity. ResultThe results showed that there were 71 commonly used prescriptions for the treatment of cough in children. The top 3 clinically indicated syndromes were the syndrome of phlegm-heat blocking the lung,the syndrome of wind-heat invading the lung,and the syndrome of wind-cold attacking the lung,and the top 5 efficacies corresponding to high-frequency drugs were reliving cough and dyspnea, clearing heat/resolving phlegm, dispersing wind/dissipating cold, clearing heat/purging fire, and dispersing wind/dissipating heat. The most commonly used Chinese medicines included Armeniacae Semen Amarum, Platycodonis Radix, Bolbostemmatis Rhizoma, Ephedrae Herba, Scutellariae Radix, Pinelliae Rhizoma, and Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium. Some drugs showed high internal correlations with Armeniacae Semen Amarum and Platycodonis Radix. There were 228 prescriptions for the treatment of cough in children based on the ancient books in the Chinese Medical Code. The most commonly used Chinese medicines were Pinelliae Rhizoma, Armeniacae Semen Amarum, Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, Poria, Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, Platycodonis Radix, Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, and Bolbostemmatis Rhizoma. The top 5 efficacies corresponding to high-frequency drugs were dispersing wind/dissipating cold, relieving cough and dyspnea, clearing heat/resolving phlegm, warming cold/resolving phlegm, and tonifying Qi. Some drugs showed high internal correlations with Pinelliae Rhizoma and Platycodonis Radix. As revealed by the comparison of ancient and modern medication, the medication principles could be roughly classified into two categories: ventilating the lung/descending Qi and resolving phlegm. In ancient medication, the drugs for cough in children were mainly used for warming, tonifying, dissipating cold, excreting water, alleviating edema, and astringing lung and intestines, while in modern medication, the prescriptions were mainly for dispersing wind, clearing heat, tonifying yin, and moistening dampness. ConclusionThis study systematically analyzed the commonly used prescriptions for the treatment of cough in children and provided references for the selection of TCM in clinical practice guidelines.


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