1.Analysis of hemolysis‑associated acute myeloid leukemia genes obtained using weighted gene co‑expression network analysis and a Mendelian randomization study
Rui ZHANG ; Yan ZANG ; Linguo WAN ; Hui YU ; Zhanshan CHA ; Haihui GU
Blood Research 2025;60():24-
Purpose:
We used bioinformatics methods and Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to investigate the hub genes involved in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and their causal relationship with hemolysis, to explore a new direction for molecular biology research of AML.
Methods:
We first differentially analyzed peripheral blood samples from 62 healthy volunteers and 65 patients with AML from the Gene Expression Omnibus database to obtain differentially expressed genes (DEGs), and intersected them with genes sourced from weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) and the GeneCards database to obtain target genes. Target genes were screened using protein–protein interaction (PPI) network analysis and ROC curves to identify genes associated with AML. Finally, we analyzed the correlation between genes and immune cells and the relationship between toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and AML using MR.
Results:
We compared peripheral blood expression profiles using an array of 62 healthy volunteers (GSE164191) and 65 patients with AML (GSE89565) (M0:25; M1:11; M2:10; M3:1; M4:7; M4 eo t [16;16] ou inv [16]:4; M5:6; M6:1) and obtained 7,339 DEGs (3,733 upregulated and 3,606 downregulated). We intersected these DEGs with 4,724 genes from WGCNA and 1,330 genes related to hemolysis that were identified in the GeneCards database to obtain 190 target genes. After further screening these genes using the PPI network, we identified TLR4, PTPRC, FCGR3B, STAT1, and APOE, which are closely associated with hemolysis in patients with AML. Finally, we found a causal relationship between TLR4 and AML occurrence using MR analysis (p < 0.05).
Conclusion
We constructed a WGCNA-based co-expression network and identified hemolysis-associated AML genes.
2.Analysis of hemolysis‑associated acute myeloid leukemia genes obtained using weighted gene co‑expression network analysis and a Mendelian randomization study
Rui ZHANG ; Yan ZANG ; Linguo WAN ; Hui YU ; Zhanshan CHA ; Haihui GU
Blood Research 2025;60():24-
Purpose:
We used bioinformatics methods and Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to investigate the hub genes involved in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and their causal relationship with hemolysis, to explore a new direction for molecular biology research of AML.
Methods:
We first differentially analyzed peripheral blood samples from 62 healthy volunteers and 65 patients with AML from the Gene Expression Omnibus database to obtain differentially expressed genes (DEGs), and intersected them with genes sourced from weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) and the GeneCards database to obtain target genes. Target genes were screened using protein–protein interaction (PPI) network analysis and ROC curves to identify genes associated with AML. Finally, we analyzed the correlation between genes and immune cells and the relationship between toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and AML using MR.
Results:
We compared peripheral blood expression profiles using an array of 62 healthy volunteers (GSE164191) and 65 patients with AML (GSE89565) (M0:25; M1:11; M2:10; M3:1; M4:7; M4 eo t [16;16] ou inv [16]:4; M5:6; M6:1) and obtained 7,339 DEGs (3,733 upregulated and 3,606 downregulated). We intersected these DEGs with 4,724 genes from WGCNA and 1,330 genes related to hemolysis that were identified in the GeneCards database to obtain 190 target genes. After further screening these genes using the PPI network, we identified TLR4, PTPRC, FCGR3B, STAT1, and APOE, which are closely associated with hemolysis in patients with AML. Finally, we found a causal relationship between TLR4 and AML occurrence using MR analysis (p < 0.05).
Conclusion
We constructed a WGCNA-based co-expression network and identified hemolysis-associated AML genes.
3.Analysis of hemolysis‑associated acute myeloid leukemia genes obtained using weighted gene co‑expression network analysis and a Mendelian randomization study
Rui ZHANG ; Yan ZANG ; Linguo WAN ; Hui YU ; Zhanshan CHA ; Haihui GU
Blood Research 2025;60():24-
Purpose:
We used bioinformatics methods and Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to investigate the hub genes involved in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and their causal relationship with hemolysis, to explore a new direction for molecular biology research of AML.
Methods:
We first differentially analyzed peripheral blood samples from 62 healthy volunteers and 65 patients with AML from the Gene Expression Omnibus database to obtain differentially expressed genes (DEGs), and intersected them with genes sourced from weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) and the GeneCards database to obtain target genes. Target genes were screened using protein–protein interaction (PPI) network analysis and ROC curves to identify genes associated with AML. Finally, we analyzed the correlation between genes and immune cells and the relationship between toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and AML using MR.
Results:
We compared peripheral blood expression profiles using an array of 62 healthy volunteers (GSE164191) and 65 patients with AML (GSE89565) (M0:25; M1:11; M2:10; M3:1; M4:7; M4 eo t [16;16] ou inv [16]:4; M5:6; M6:1) and obtained 7,339 DEGs (3,733 upregulated and 3,606 downregulated). We intersected these DEGs with 4,724 genes from WGCNA and 1,330 genes related to hemolysis that were identified in the GeneCards database to obtain 190 target genes. After further screening these genes using the PPI network, we identified TLR4, PTPRC, FCGR3B, STAT1, and APOE, which are closely associated with hemolysis in patients with AML. Finally, we found a causal relationship between TLR4 and AML occurrence using MR analysis (p < 0.05).
Conclusion
We constructed a WGCNA-based co-expression network and identified hemolysis-associated AML genes.
4.Realationship between personality impulsivity and aggressivity in adolescents: the effecting path of sibling relationships
Nan LIN ; Xian LI ; Jing HU ; Junlin WU ; Jing ZHOU ; Wan GU ; Guoping HUANG
Sichuan Mental Health 2024;37(1):63-69
BackgroundIn China, the structure shift from just one-child family to both one-child and more-than-one-child families is happening. Exploring how the sibling relationships effect between adolescent personality impulsivity and aggressivity is of great significance for promoting adolescent mental health as well as maintaining social harmony and stability. ObjectiveTo investigate the effecting path of sibling relationships between personality impulsivity and aggressivity in adolescents, so as to provide references for the prevention of violent and aggressive behavior in adolescents. MethodsFrom February to April, 2023, a total of 1 200 students with sibling relationships from 12 primary and secondary schools in a county of Sichuan province were included by random sampling. Barratt Impulsivity Scale (BIS-11), Chinese Version of Buss & Perry Aggression Questionnaire (AQ-CV), and Sibling Relationship Questionnaire (SRQ) were used for cross-sectional investigation. Pearson Correlation Analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the scores of these scales. Bootstrap method was used to test the effecting path of sibling relationships between personality impulsivity and aggressivity. ResultsThe total score of BIS-11 was positively correlated with that of AQ-CV as well as the scores of conflict and competition dimensions in SRQ (r=0.485、0.276、0.280,P<0.01), while negatively correlated with the score of warmth/intimacy dimension in SRQ (r=-0.383, P<0.01). The total score of AQ-CV was positively correlated with the scores of conflict and competition dimensions in SRQ (r=0.387, 0.340, P<0.01), while negatively correlated with the score of warmth/intimacy dimension in SRQ (r=-0.304, P<0.01). Within SRQ, negative correlations could be observed between the score of warmth/intimacy and scores of conflict and competition (r=-0.307, -0.375, P<0.01), whereas positive correlation could be observed between the score of conflict and that of competition (r=0.267, P<0.01). The total effect of personality impulsivity level on aggressivity level in adolescent was 0.480 (P<0.01). Sibling relationships played a mediating role between personality impulsivity and aggressivity in adolescents. Meanwhile, the indirect effect values of warmth/intimacy, conflict and competition were 0.054, 0.075 and 0.062, with the effect values accounting for 11.21%, 15.70% and 12.93%, respectively. ConclusionThe personality impulsivity of adolescents can directly affect their aggressivity, and sibling relationships may act as an important channel connecting personality impulsivity and aggressivity. [Funded by 2023 Project of the Psychology and Behavioral Science Research Center of the Deyang Federation of Social Sciences (number, XLYXW2023305)]
5.General well-being and its influencing factors in peer educators of breast cancer
Yue WANG ; Fei LIU ; Dan ZHU ; Yingxin WANG ; Hongtao GU ; Qiaoqin WAN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(2):191-197
Objective To investigate the general well-being of breast cancer peer educators and to analyze its influencing factors.Methods Convenience sampling method was used to select 210 breast cancer peer educators from 8 tertiary hospitals in China from January to February 2023.General information questionnaires,General Well-Being Scale,Cornor-Davidson Resilience Scale,and Social Support Rating Scale were used for investigation.Multiple linear regression analysis was used to explore the influencing factors of the general well-being in peer educators of breast cancer.Results A total of 206 breast cancer peer educators were investigated.The general well-being score was(86.70±14.08).The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that psychological resilience,the utilization of social support and the current self-funded treatment of less than 1,000 yuan per month were the influencing factors of general well-being(P<0.001).Conclusion The general well-being of breast cancer peer educators is at a high level.Improving the social support system for breast cancer patients,selecting peer educators with strong psychological resilience,high utilization of social support and low self-funded treatment,and paying attention to the psychologic status of peer educators,providing timely and positive psychological interventions will help to raise the general well-being of breast cancer peer educators and ensure the quality and continuity of peer education.
6.Status of screening myopia among primary and middle school students in Linfen Community of Shanghai from 2019 to 2023
GU Yuerong, CHEN Ruiyang, WAN Qiuping, ZHU Chengyu, WANG Limeng, HU Hong
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(7):941-944
Objective:
To analyze the prevalence and trend of screening myopia among primary and middle school students in Linfen Community of Shanghai from 2019 to 2023, so as to provide a reference for the prevention and control of myopia from the perspective of the community.
Methods:
From 2019 to 2023, all primary(5) and middle(2) school students aged 6-15 years in Linfen Community of Shanghai were screened. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi square test and trend Chi square test. The curve fitting model was used to fit the model of the increase rate of screening myopia among primary and middle school students in 2019, 2021 and 2023.
Results:
The overall rate of screening myopia among primary and middle school students in Linfen community from 2019 to 2023 was 55.17%. The prevalence rate of screening myopia was 79.43% in boys and 81.92% in girls in middle school, and the difference was statistically significant ( χ 2=5.71, P =0.02). In 2019, 2021, and 2023, the peak age of screening myopia among primary and middle school students in Linfen Community gradually occurred earlier, at the age of 7(12.13%), 6( 12.28 %), and 6(14.99%) years old, respectively. The growth rate of screening myopia in students aged 8-12 years in 2023 was lower than that in 2019 and 2021.
Conclusions
The screening myopia rate of primary and middle school students aged 6-15 years in Linfen Community is relatively high, with primary school girls higher than boys, and growth spurt accelerates. It is suggested that prevention and control of myopia in the community should focus on preschool children and adolescent girls.
7.Determination of chlorinated paraffins in PM2.5 by QuEChERS combined with ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole/orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry
Wenyan YAN ; Chao WANG ; Juan LIU ; Yibin SUN ; Wen GU ; Yifu LU ; Ke FANG ; Yi WAN ; Song TANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(10):1087-1094
Background Previous research on chlorinated paraffins (CPs) in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has predominantly focused on short- and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs and MCCPs), and few studies could simultaneously determine short-, medium-, and long-chain chlorinated paraffins (LCCPs). Simultaneous extraction and determination of SCCPs, MCCPs, and LCCPs in PM2.5 could provide technical support for their environmental monitoring and human health risk assessment. Objective To establish a method based on QUEChERS pretreatment method in conjunction with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole/orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry for simultaneously determining the levels of SCCPs, MCCPs, and LCCPs in PM2.5. Methods The extraction solvents, extraction salts, and extraction steps of a QuEChERS method were optimized. The extraction efficiencies of the target substances were compared under 4 extraction solvents [acetonitrile, dichloromethane, and n-hexane solvents in sequence; acetonitrile: dichloromethane: n-hexane = 1: 1: 2 (v/v/v) mixed solvent; 1% acetic acid-acetonitrile: dichloromethane: n-hexane = 1: 1: 1 (v/v/v) mixed solvent; acetonitrile: dichloromethane: n-hexane = 1: 1: 1 (v/v/v) mixed solvent], 2 dehydrated salts (anhydrous MgSO4+NaCl and anhydrous Na2SO4+NaCl), 2 purification salts (C18 and PSA), and 4 vortex time (5, 7.5, 10, and 12.5 min) conditions. Then internal standard was utilized to estimate linear range and detection limit of the refined QuEChERS approach. Results The linearities of SCCPs, MCCPs, and LCCPs were good in the range of 10~
8.Implementation effect of PDCA in legal risk management of medical disputes
Yun WAN ; Yan GU ; Shanshan ZHANG
Modern Hospital 2024;24(3):395-397,464
Objective To explore the implementation effect of PDCA model in medical dispute legal risk management.Methods Conduct research on medical disputes,early warning,and disposal methods before and after PDCA cycle improvement(January 2022 to December 2022)and after PDCA cycle improvement(January 2023 to August 2023).Results Before imple-menting the PDCA model(2022),there were 2 cases(20.00%)of medical disputes among patients in thoracic surgery,head and neck surgery,oncology,and gynecology,as well as 1 case(10.00%)in the radiology group and 1 case(10.00%)in the early diagnosis of urban cancer.After implementing the PDCA model(2023),4 cases occurred and the incidence of medical dis-putes in relevant departments decreased(P<0.05);There were 28 complaints before the implementation of the PDCA model(2022),and 7 after the implementation of the PDCA model(2023).There was a statistically significant difference(P<0.05)in the reported departments of thoracic surgery,head and neck surgery,oncology,laboratory,and hospital epidemic prevention and control issues before and after management.Conclusion The PDCA model can improve the ability of medical dispute risk warning and resolution,as well as the quality of risk management work,reduce the incidence rate,and is worth promoting and applying.
9.Diagnosis and treatment of 131 adult patients with bronchopulmonary sequestration: A retrospective analysis
Xiaobo GU ; Qiankun CHEN ; Ziwei WAN ; Cong YE ; Yuming ZHU ; Shijian DU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;31(01):105-110
Objective To explore the safety and feasibility of uni-portal video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for the treatment of bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). Methods The clinical data of BPS patients with surgical resection in Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital from February 2010 to June 2021 were reviewed. The patients were divided into a VATS group and a thoracotomy group according to the operation method. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, hospital stay and postoperative complication rate were compared between the two groups. The VATS group was subdivided into a uni-portal VATS group and a multi-portal VATS group for subgroup analysis. Results Finally 131 patients were enrolled, including 62 males and 69 females with an average age of 39.3±13.2 years. There were 103 patients in the VATS group and 28 patients in the thoracotomy group. A total of 104 patients were diagnosed with left lower BPS, 26 with right lower BPS and 1 with bilateral lower BPS. The main symptom was cough (88 patients, 67.2%). There were 119 patients diagnosed by thoracic enhanced CT before operation. Compared with the thoracotomy group, the operation time was not statistically different (P=0.717), but the blood loss was less, the rate of postoperative complication was lower and hospital stay was shorter in the VATS group (P<0.05). The rate of conversion to open surgery in the uni-portal VATS group and multi-portal VATS group was 11.8% and 13.5%, respectively. Meanwhile, patients in the uni-portal VATS group had shorter operation time and postoperative hospital stay, less blood loss and lower postoperative complication rate than those in the multi-portal VATS group (P<0.05). Conclusion In order to improve the rate of diagnosis, the lung enhanced CT scan should be selected as an optimal noninvasive method in adult suspected patients (especially those with solid cystic and solid lesions in the lower lobe). Uni-portal VATS is a safe and feasible method for BPS which can be widely promoted.
10.iTRAQ-based proteomics reveals the mechanism of action of Yinlai decoction in treating pneumonia in mice consuming a high-calorie diet
Qianqian Li ; Tiegang Liu ; Chen Bai ; Xueyan Ma ; Hui Liu ; Zi ; an Zheng ; Yuxiang Wan ; He Yu ; Yuling Ma ; Xiaohong Gu
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2024;11(1):21-32
Objective:
To uncover the underlying mechanisms of action of the Yinlai decoction on high-calorie diet-induced pneumonia through proteomics analysis.
Methods:
Based on the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, lung tissue samples from normal and high-fat diet (HFD) fed mice in the GSE16377 dataset were selected as test cohorts to identify differentially expressed genes and conduct bioinformatics analyses. In the animal experiments, mice were randomly divided into the control (N), high-calorie diet pneumonia (M), and Yinlai decoction treatment (Y) groups. Mice in the M group received high-calorie feed and a 0.5 mg/mL lipopolysaccharide solution spray for 30 min for 3 d. The mice in the Y group were intragastrically administered 2 mL/10 g Yinlai decoction twice daily for 3 d. Pathological evaluation of the lung tissue was performed. Differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) in the lung tissue were identified using quantitative proteomics and bioinformatics analyses. The drug-target relationships between Yinlai decoction and core DEPs in the lung tissue were verified using AutoDock Vina and Molecular Graphics Laboratory (MGL) Tools. DEPs were verified by western blot.
Results:
GEO data mining showed that an HFD altered oxidative phosphorylation in mouse lung tissue. The Yinlai decoction alleviated pathological damage to lung tissue and pneumonia in mice that were fed a high-calorie diet. A total of 47 DEPs were identified between the Y and M groups. Enrichment analysis revealed their association with energy metabolism pathways such as the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA) and oxidative phosphorylation. The protein-protein interaction network revealed that Atp5a1, Pdha1, and Sdha were the target proteins mediating the therapeutic effects of Yinlai decoction. Molecular docking results suggested that the mechanism of the therapeutic effect of Yinlai decoction involves the binding of brassinolide, praeruptorin B, chrysoeriol, and other components in Yinlai decoction to Atp5a1.
Conclusion
The Yinlai decoction alleviated lung tissue damage and pneumonia in mice that were fed a high-calorie diet by regulating the TCA and oxidative phosphorylation. Our study highlights the importance of a healthy diet for patients with pneumonia and provides a scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of pneumonia through dietary adjustments.


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