1.Effect of Video-based Educational Intervention Combined with Maternal Presence on Perioperative Adverse Outcomes in Preschool Children under General Anesthesia
Jiayu TAN ; Fengqiu GONG ; Wenqi HUANG ; Xia FENG ; Qiongfang ZHU ; Yubo KANG ; Wenyan WU ; Xiuhong LI
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(3):519-527
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of video-based educational intervention combined with maternal presence on perioperative adverse outcomes in preschool children undergoing general anesthesia, including cooperation in anesthesia induction, perioperative anxiety, pain and agitation during recovery. MethodsA total of 300 preschool children scheduled for general anesthesia in our hospital from June to December 2023 were randomly assigned to control group (n=150) and intervention group (n=150). The control group received routine recovery care. For the intervention group, in addition to routine recovery care, a preoperative visit was scheduled one day before surgery. During this visit, mothers were guided to watch anesthesia videos with their children. During the waiting period in the operating room and 30 minutes after awakening, the mothers were guided to accompany the children for more than 30 minutes. Recovery conditions were recorded using the surgical anesthesia information system, and the children’s anesthetic induction compliance, perioperative anxiety, pain, and agitation were evaluated and recorded using the modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (m-YPAS), the Induction Compliance Scale (ICC), the Children’s Pain Behavior Scale (FLACC), and the Pediatric Agitation and Emergence Delirium Scale (PAED). ResultsOn the preoperative visit day, there were no statistically significant differences in baseline data between the two groups (P > 0.05). For perioperative anxiety, the m-YPAS scores of the intervention group were significantly lower than those of the control group, both when entering the operating room waiting area (35.27±6.48 vs. 41.79±6.68, P < 0.05) and 30 minutes after postoperative recovery (20.13±7.05 vs. 35.75±9.51, P < 0.05). In terms of anesthesia induction cooperation, the ICC scores of the intervention group were significantly lower than those of the control group (1.84±0.95 vs. 3.17±0.62, P < 0.05), and the proportion of good induction cooperation was significantly higher than that of the control group (24.00% vs. 12.67%, P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in awakening duration between the two groups, but the intervention group had a significantly shorter length of stay in the post-anesthesia care unit than the control group (0.90±0.29 hours vs. 1.29±0.42 hours, P < 0.001). For perioperative agitation, the PAED scores of the intervention group were significantly lower than those of the control group (entering in the operating room waiting area: 8.5 vs. 9.2, P < 0.05; 30 minutes after postoperative recovery: 4.2 vs. 7.8, P < 0.05). In terms of pain scores, the FLACC scores of the intervention group were also significantly lower than those of the control group, both when entering the operating room waiting area ( 5.3 vs. 6.7, P < 0.05; 30 minutes after postoperative recovery: 2.1 vs. 4.9, P < 0.05). ConclusionsVideo-based educational intervention combined with maternal presence reduces the perioperative anxiety, pain and agitation of preschool children undergoing general anesthesia, and improved the compliance of anesthesia induction. It is recommended to promote this intervention measure in clinical practice.
2.Molecular Mechanism Mediated by HIF-1α/HO-1 Signaling Pathway of Guizhi Fulingwan in Suppressing Ferroptosis in Endometriosis
Li TANG ; Yi ZHANG ; Lulu WU ; Yingying LIANG ; Wenying GONG ; Quanning TAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(16):1-11
ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the molecular mechanism by which Guizhi Fulingwan (GFW) inhibits ferroptosis in endometriosis (EMT) through the regulation of the hypoxia inducible factor-1α/heme oxygenase 1 (HIF-1α/HO-1) signaling pathway. MethodsMachine learning was employed to identify ferroptosis-related biomarkers associated with EMT. Network pharmacology was utilized to identify the active components of GFW and its potential therapeutic targets against EMT, including core targets. Functional enrichment analysis was conducted to explore the biological processes, molecular functions, cellular components, and signaling pathways associated with the potential targets. An EMT rat model was established via autologous transplantation. Thirty female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into five groups: sham-operated, model, positive control (dienogest at 0.2 mg·kg-1), low-dose GFW (2.5 g·kg-1), and high-dose GFW (5 g·kg-1). After modeling, the rats received their respective treatment by oral gavage for 28 consecutive days, while the sham and model groups received equal volumes of distilled water. Serum and ectopic endometrial tissues were collected. Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was employed to evaluate morphological alterations in ectopic lesions. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot were conducted to assess mRNA and protein expression of HIF-1α, HO-1, glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase (SAT1), and prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (PTGS2). Tissue levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), and ferrous iron (Fe²⁺) were quantified using commercial assay kits. Serum levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) were measured via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). ResultsFive ferroptosis-related biomarkers in EMT were identified: ALOX12, CHAC1, SAT1, AST1, and HO-1. Network pharmacology analysis revealed 42 active components of GFW and 192 potential therapeutic target genes related to EMT treatment, with FOS, JUN, HO-1 identified as core targets. Functional enrichment analysis indicated that the potential targets were primarily involved in oxidative stress response and reactive oxygen species metabolism and were enriched in the HIF-1 signaling pathway. Compared to the sham-operated group, the model group exhibited significant increases in both mRNA and protein expression of HIF-1α, HO-1, and PTGS2, as well as elevated tissue levels of Fe²⁺ and MDA. Conversely, GSH levels and the expression of GPX4 and SAT1 were markedly reduced, and serum levels of IL-6 and TGF-β1 levels were significantly higher (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, all GFW-treated groups showed significant downregulation of HIF-1α and HO-1, reduced Fe²⁺ levels, and downregulated expression of MDA, PTGS2, IL-6, and TGF-β1. Meanwhile, GSH, GPX4, and SAT1 expression levels were significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), effectively ameliorating iron overload and oxidative stress, thereby demonstrating therapeutic efficacy in EMT, with the high-dose GFW demonstrating the most pronounced therapeutic effects. ConclusionGFW exerts therapeutic effects on endometriosis by regulating the HIF-1α/HO-1 signaling pathway to rectify iron metabolism disorders and attenuate free iron-induced oxidative damage. It upregulates the antioxidative defense system to inhibit lipid peroxidation cascades and modulates inflammatory cytokine networks. These effects collectively disrupt the pathological interaction between ferroptosis and chronic inflammation, providing a novel theoretical foundation for the clinical application of GFW in EMT treatment.
3.Structure-based development of potent and selective type-II kinase inhibitors of RIPK1.
Ying QIN ; Dekang LI ; Chunting QI ; Huaijiang XIANG ; Huyan MENG ; Jingli LIU ; Shaoqing ZHOU ; Xinyu GONG ; Ying LI ; Guifang XU ; Rui ZU ; Hang XIE ; Yechun XU ; Gang XU ; Zheng ZHANG ; Shi CHEN ; Lifeng PAN ; Ying LI ; Li TAN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2024;14(1):319-334
Receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 1 (RIPK1) functions as a key regulator in inflammation and cell death and is involved in mediating a variety of inflammatory or degenerative diseases. A number of allosteric RIPK1 inhibitors (RIPK1i) have been developed, and some of them have already advanced into clinical evaluation. Recently, selective RIPK1i that interact with both the allosteric pocket and the ATP-binding site of RIPK1 have started to emerge. Here, we report the rational development of a new series of type-II RIPK1i based on the rediscovery of a reported but mechanistically atypical RIPK3i. We also describe the structure-guided lead optimization of a potent, selective, and orally bioavailable RIPK1i, 62, which exhibits extraordinary efficacies in mouse models of acute or chronic inflammatory diseases. Collectively, 62 provides a useful tool for evaluating RIPK1 in animal disease models and a promising lead for further drug development.
4.Study on pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of a family with von Willebrand disease caused by c.1117C>T/c.7288-9T>G compound heterozygous mutation
Zhongzhou TAN ; Yao LU ; Linzi MIAO ; Yuanyuan LI ; Zijing ZHU ; Yinan SONG ; Yan GONG ; Chenxue QU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2024;42(2):121-125
Objective To explore the diagnosis of clinically suspicious von Willebrand disease(vWD)in a family and its pathogene-sis.Methods The pedigree information and the biological specimen were collected from the clinically suspected VWD patient and her family members(4 persons in total)in Peking University First Hospital.The levels of platelet count(PLT),activated partial thrombo-plastin time(APTT),vWF antigen(vWF:Ag),vWF activity(vWF:Ac)and FⅧ activity(FⅧ:C)were detected,and vWF risto-cetin cofactor(vWF:RCo)assay,ristocetin-induced platelet aggregation assay(RIPA)and vWF collagen binding(vWF:CB)assay were performed for phenotype diagnosis.The peripheral blood genomic DNAs were extracted from the proband and her family members to perform whole-exome sequencing for identifying the mutation of vWF gene,The mutation site was analyzed by using bioinformation tools to explore the pathogenesis of the proband.Results The APTT of proband(m 1)was slightly prolonged and her vWF:Ag,vWF:Ac,vWF:RCo and vWF:CB were significantly decreased.There was no obvious aggregation in RIPA assay(1.0 mg/mL and 1.25 mg/mL).In her father(Ⅱ3),APTT,FⅧ:C,vWF:Ag,vWF:Ac and vWF:CB were normal,but vWF:RCo was slightly decreased.In her mother(Ⅱ4),APTT,FⅧ:C,vWF:Ag,vWF:RCo and vWF:CB were all normal,but vWF:Ac significantly decreased.In her brother(Ⅲ2),APTT and FⅧ:C were normal,but vWF:Ag,vWF:Ac,vWF:RCo and vWF:CB were reduced to varying degrees.In all the family members(father,mother and brpther),no apparent aggregation in RIPA(1.0 mg/mL)was shown.Genetic analysis showed that the proband(Ⅲ1)carried a compound heterozygous mutation of vWF gene c.7288-9T>G and c.1117C>T,her father(Ⅱ3)carried vWF gene c.7288-9T>G heterozygous mutation,and vWF gene c.1117C>T heterozygous mutation was presented in both mother(Ⅱ4)and brother(Ⅲ2).Conclusion According to the results of laboratory tests,the proband was diagnosed as type 2A vWD.The hetero-zygous mutation in vWF gene c.1117C>T and c.7288-9T>G may be the molecular mechanism leading to type 2A vWD in the proband.
5.Research progress on PET dual-tracer separation methods
Tan GONG ; Fei SHANG ; Shuai LIU ; Li HUO
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2024;44(4):248-252
Dual-tracer PET imaging can provide more comprehensive clinical information for disease diagnosis. How to achieve dual-tracer imaging through single imaging session is one of the hot topics in the field of nuclear medicine. The key issues in achieving dual-tracer imaging with a single scan is the accurate separation of single-tracer information from the mixed tracer signal. In the last two decades, separation methods for different tracers have been proposed, and the injection interval between two tracers was reduced. This paper summarizes recent dual-tracer separation methods. The basic principles, features and advantages of separation methods are analyzed. Besides, the outlook on the future development of dual-tracer separation is also discussed in the present review.
6.Differentiation of Pure Mucinous Carcinoma and Fibroadenoma on Ultrasound of the Breast
Hongli WANG ; Yue HU ; Cui TAN ; Ran GU ; Jingsi MEI ; Yuexing YU ; Lili CHEN ; Chang GONG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(4):631-636
[Objective]To investigate the difference of ultrasound characteristics between pure mucinous carcinoma(PMC)and fibroadenoma(FA)of the breast.[Methods]Ultrasound data of 50 continuous patients with breast PMC from January 2012 to January 2021 and 100 continuous patients with breast FA from June 2018 to January 2019 in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University were retrospectively reviewed.The ultrasound characteristics of the two groups were evaluated according to the 2013 BI-RADS Ultrasound Atlas,and the differences in age,maximum diameter and ultrasound characteristics between the two groups were compared.[Results]The median age of PMC patients was 47 years and that of FA patients was 33 years.The age of PMC patients was higher than that of the FA group,and the differ-ence between the two groups of patients was statistically significant(P<0.001).The median maximum diameter of PMC pa-tients was 2.4 cm,which was greater than that of the FA group(1.8 cm),and the difference was statistically significant(P=0.001).Of the PMC,70%(35/50)were irregular,82%(41/50)were parallel to the skin,92%(46/50)had no circum-scribed margin,72%(36/50)were hypoechoic,and 68%(34/50)had enhanced posterior echo.Of the FA,69%(69/100)were oval or round,98%(98/100)were parallel to the skin,54%(54/100)had circumscribed margin,98%(98/100)were hypoechoic,and 75%(75/100)had no posterior features.The differences in the above ultrasound characteris-tics between the PMC and FA groups were statistically significant(P<0.001,P=0.001,P<0.001,P<0.001,P<0.001).There was no significant difference between calcifications and blood flow.[Conclusions]Compared with the FA group,pa-tients with PMC are older and the diameter of the lesions are larger.On ultrasound,the morphology and margin of most breast PMC still show the growth characteristics of invasive cancer.Meanwhile,the posterior echo of PMC is enhanced,which is a unique manifestation.
7.Genetic analysis and assisted reproductive guidance for two infertile patients with rare small supernumerary marker chromosomes
Duo YI ; Shimin YUAN ; Liang HU ; Fei GONG ; Keli LUO ; Hao HU ; Yueqiu TAN ; Guangxiu LU ; Ge LIN ; Dehua CHENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(5):519-525
Objective:To carry out cytogenetic and molecular genetic analysis for two infertile patients carrying rare small supernumerary marker chromosomes (sSMC).Methods:Two infertile patients who received reproductive and genetic counseling at CITIC Xiangya Reproductive and Genetic Hospital on October 31, 2018 and May 10, 2021, respectively were selected as the study subjects. The origin of sSMCs was determined by conventional G banding, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and copy number variation sequencing (CNV-seq). Microdissection combined with high-throughput whole genome sequencing (MicroSeq) was carried out to determine the fragment size and genomic information of their sSMCs. Results:For patient 1, G-banded karyotyping and FISH revealed that he has a karyotype of mos47, XY, del(16)(p10p12), + mar[65]/46, XY, del(16)(p10p12)[6]/48, XY, del(16)(p10p12), + 2mar[3].ish mar(Tel 16p-, Tel 16q-, CEP 16-, WCP 16+ ). CNV analysis has yielded a result of arr[GRCh37]16p12.1p11.2(24999364_33597595)×1[0.25]. MicroSeq revealed that his sSMC has contained the region of chromosome 16 between 24979733 and 34023115 (GRCh37). For patient 2, karyotyping and reverse FISH revealed that she has a karyotype of mos 47, XX, + mar[37]/46, XX[23].rev ish CEN5, and CNV analysis has yielded a result of seq[GRCh37]dup(5)(p12q11.2)chr5: g(45120001_56000000)dup[0.8]. MicroSeq results revealed that her sSMC has contained the region of chromosome 5 between 45132364 and 55967870(GRCh37). After genetic counseling, both couples had opted in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). Conclusion:For individuals harboring sSMCs, it is vital to delineate the origin and structural characteristics of the sSMCs for their genetic counseling and reproductive guidance. Preimplantation genetic testing after microdissection combined with high-throughput whole genome sequencing (MicroSeq-PGT) can provide an alternative treatment for carrier couples with a high genetic risk.
8.The role of 4-octyl itaconate and related mechanisms in lung fibroblast-to-myofibroblast differentiation
Shizhen LI ; Hui GONG ; Shengyu TAN ; Xiangyu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2024;43(5):603-608
Objective:To investigate the effect of 4-octyl itaconate(4-OI)on transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)-induced lung fibroblast-to-myofibroblast differentiation and related mechanisms.Methods:TGF-β1 was employed to induce the differentiation of the human embryonic lung fibroblast cell line MRC-5, and the effect of 4-OI on lung fibroblast-to-myofibroblast differentiation was examined.Cytotoxicity of 4-OI on MRC-5 cells was detected by the CCK-8 assay.Western blot was used to detect the protein levels of α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA), collagen 1α1(COL1A1), fibronectin(FN), phosphorylated and total Smad2/3, and nuclear facor-E2 related factor 2(Nrf2).Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of α-SMA, COL1A1 and FN.Reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels were assessed by fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry.Intracellular glutathione(GSH)concentrations were measured by spectrophotometry.Results:Pretreatment with 4-OI was able to inhibit TGF-β1-induced protein overexpression of α-SMA, COL1A1 and FN( F=122.8, 51.5, 27.2, all P<0.05), and increased mRNA levels( F=29.83, 51.62, 94.82, all P<0.01).In addition, 4-OI inhibited TGF-β1-mediated phosphorylation of Smad2/3 proteins in a dose-dependent manner( F=21.80, 36.69, P<0.01 for both).Pretreatment with 4-OI also reversed increased ROS levels( P<0.01)induced by TGF-β1 and enhanced GSH concentrations via disinhibition of TGF-β1( P<0.05).The inhibitory effect of TGF-β1 on Nrf2 expression was alleviated and Nrf2 nuclear translocation was uplifted by 4-OI pretreatment( P<0.05).After silencing Nrf2, 4-OI was unable to inhibit the increased protein expression of COL1A1 induced by TGF-β1, but was still able to inhibit the increased expression of α-SMA and FN protein induced by TGF-β1( P<0.05). Conclusions:4-OI could inhibit lung fibroblast-to-myofibroblast differentiation partially via Nrf 2 activation.
9.XIONG Jibai's Experience in Treating Henoch-schonlein Purpura by Staged Diagnosis and Treatment with "Simultaneous Treatment of Wind and Blood"
Wenfeng XU ; Hua HU ; Yajun PENG ; Fan WU ; Wei CAI ; Zhaohong GONG ; Chao TAN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(13):1318-1322
This article aimed to summarise the clinical experience of Professor XIONG Jibai in treating henoch-schonlein purpura (HSP) from the perspective of "simultaneous treatment of wind and blood". HSP was devided into acute phase and transitional phase in clinic. It was considered that the wind pathogen exists throughout the disease course, and the treatment is guided by the "four methods of treating blood" in TANG Rongchuan's Treatise on Blood Syndromes - Blood Vomiting (《血证论·吐血》), which are stanching bleeding, expelling stasis, tranquilising blood, and tonifying blood. In the acute phase, wind-heat damaging collateral symdrome and blood-heat frenetic flow syndrome are common, which could be treated by the method of cooling blood to dispel wind, and eliminating stasis to stop bleeding, with self-prescribed modified Ziping Xiaofeng Powder (紫萍消风散); in the transitional phase, syndrome of effulgent fire due to yin deficiency and syndrome of qi deficiency failing to control are common, which could be treated by the method of tranquilising blood and tonifying deficiency, with modified Zhibai Dihuang Decoction (知柏地黄汤) and Guipi Decoction (归脾汤). At the same time, it is believed that wind-related medicinal has the function of eliminating stasis, stanching bleeding, and cooling blood, and the wind-related medicinal should be used throughout the treatment.
10.The safety and short-term efficacy of yttrium-90 resin microspheres transarterial radioembo-lization for the treatment of initial unresectable malignant hepatic tumor
Minghua SHAO ; Binbin TAN ; Ying FU ; Zhiyu CHEN ; Yi GONG ; Haisu DAI ; Hailei CHEN ; Hui ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2024;23(7):969-975
Objective:To investigate the safety and short-term efficacy of yttrium-90 [ 90Y] resin microspheres transarterial radioembolization (TARE) for the treatment of initial unresectable malignant hepatic tumor. Methods:The retrospective and descriptive study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 10 patients with initial unresectable malignant hepatic tumor who were admitted to The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University from June 2022 to June 2023 were collected. All patients were males, aged (57±4)years. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD, and comparison before and after treatment within the group was conducted using the paired t test. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M( Q1, Q3) or M(range), and comparison before and after treatment within the group was conducted using the paired rank sum test. Count data were described as absolute numbers or proportions. Results:(1) Pre-treatment assessment. All 10 patients completed pre-treatment assessment, with 8 cases undergoing once of technetium 99-polymerised protein perfusion test and 2 cases under-going ≥ twice of technetium 99-polymerised protein perfusion test. The ratio of uptake of techne-tium 99-polymerised protein in tumor tissue to normal tissue, the hepatopulmonary shunting ratio and the therapeutic requirement of 90Y resin microspheres in 10 patients were 5.8±1.2, 4.8%±0.8% and (1.10±0.20)GBq, respectively. (2) Treatment strategy of 90Y resin microspheres TARE. Of the 10 patients, cases treated with whole tumor radioembolisation, radioembolisation of the main target lesion+non-target lesion radiofrequency ablation, radioembolisation of the main target lesion+non-target lesion iodine-125 particles implantation, radioembolisation of the liver lobe or liver segment were 6, 2, 1, 1, respectively. During the treatment period, one elderly case did not receive target therapy combined with immunotherapy due to intolerance, and the remaining 9 cases received target therapy combined with immunotherapy. Of the 10 patients, there were 7 cases receiving once of 90Y resin microspheres TARE, and 3 cases receiving twice of 90Y resin microspheres TARE. (3) Follow-up. All 10 patients were followed up for 4.5(range, 3.0-12.0)months. During the follow-up, none of patient had adverse event associated with 90Y resin microspheres TARE. The tumor diameter, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), abnormal prothrombin, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate amino-transferase (AST), albumin (Alb), total bilirubin (TBiL), glutamyltransferase (GGT) of the 10 patients were 96(72,135)mm, 26(6,833)μg/L, 290(56,2 997)Au/L, (36±13)IU/L, (41+16)IU/L, (40±4)g/L, (15.3±4.1)μmol/L, (99±68)IU/L before receiving 90Y microspheres TARE. The above indicators of the 10 patients were 63(43,97)mm, 4(3,357)μg/L, 38(25, 142) Au/L, (40±16)IU/L, (51±28)IU/L, (39±4)g/L, (14.4±1.2) μmol/L, (134±93)IU/L after 90 days of receiving 90Y microspheres TARE. There were significant differences in tumor diameter and abnormal prothrombin ( Z=-2.08, -2.24, P<0.05) and there was no significant difference in AFP, ALT, AST, Alb, TBil, GGT ( Z=-1.27, t=0.63, 1.69, 1.73, 0.67, 1.30, P>0.05). During the follow-up period, 5 cases achieved clinical complete response, 4 cases achieved clinical partial remission, and 1 case experienced non-target lesion progression within 30 days after receiving 90Y resin microspheres TARE. The disease remission rate and disease control rate of the 10 patients were 9/10 and 9/10, respectively. None of patient died during follow-up period. Conclusion:90Y resin microspheres TARE for the treatment of initial unresectable malignant hepatic tumor is safe and feasible, and can achieve satisfactory short-term efficacy when combined with other treatment methods.

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