1.Nanozyme and Abiogenesis
Long MA ; Zi-Mo LIANG ; Yin-Yin HOU ; Jing FENG ; Ke-Long FAN ; Xi-Yun YAN
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(10):2274-2291
Nanozymes, a groundbreaking discovery by Chinese scientists, represent a novel and remarkable property of nanomaterials. They not only exhibit catalytic activity comparable to natural enzymes, but also boast exceptional stability, tunable reactivity, and the ability to catalyze reactions under mild conditions. The identification of nanozymes has unveiled the biocatalytic potential of inorganic nanomaterials. In parallel, inorganic minerals have long been regarded as pivotal catalysts in the origin of life, driving the synthesis of early biomolecules. These minerals not only facilitate redox reactions that convert simple inorganic compounds into organic molecules but also enable chiral selection, the synthesis of biomacromolecules, and radioprotective functions via their surface structures. Recent advances suggest that inorganic nanomaterials can delicately catalyze the formation of biomolecules, aid in macromolecular assembly, and provide radiation shielding. Furthermore, nanominerals are found in abundance across Earth and extraterrestrial environments. This paper seeks to explore the potential of nanozymes as catalytic agents in the processes that gave rise to life, integrating the catalytic roles of inorganic minerals with the unique attributes of nanozymes, which will provide a new perspective for research of origin of life.
2.Role of problem chain and course ideological and political cases teaching method in enhancing clinical medication ability research
Zhi-Hua QIN ; Long-Xi PENG ; Gao-Shuang LAN ; Xiao-Bin ZHANG ; Jiao-Jiao YANG ; Liang ZHU ; Xi-Long QIU ; Yun-Long CHEN
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(11):1650-1653
Nowadays,with the continuous deepening and development of vocational education teaching reform,medical higher vocational education always takes moral education as the fundamental task.As an independent type of education,vocational education should always deepen the integration of industry and education and the integration of science and education.Through the teaching research of"problem chain+course ideological and political case",this study innovates the coordinated education team of drug nursing curriculum,the collaborative education method and the collaborative education evaluation,and improves the teaching effect.
3.Raman Spectroscopy Analysis of The Temporal Heterogeneity in Lung Cell Carcinogenesis Induced by Benzo(a)pyrene
Hai-Tao ZHOU ; Wei YAO ; Cao-Zhe CUI ; Xiao-Tong ZHOU ; Xi-Long LIANG ; Cheng-Bing QIN ; Lian-Tuan XIAO ; Zhi-Fang WU ; Si-Jin LI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(6):1458-1470
ObjectiveTemporal heterogeneity in lung cancer presents as fluctuations in the biological characteristics, genomic mutations, proliferation rates, and chemotherapeutic responses of tumor cells over time, posing a significant barrier to effective treatment. The complexity of this temporal variance, coupled with the spatial diversity of lung cancer, presents formidable challenges for research. This article will pave the way for new avenues in lung cancer research, aiding in a deeper understanding of the temporal heterogeneity of lung cancer, thereby enhancing the cure rate for lung cancer. MethodsRaman spectroscopy emerges as a powerful tool for real-time surveillance of biomolecular composition changes in lung cancer at the cellular scale, thus shedding light on the disease’s temporal heterogeneity. In our investigation, we harnessed Raman spectroscopic microscopy alongside multivariate statistical analysis to scrutinize the biomolecular alterations in human lung epithelial cells across various timeframes after benzo(a)pyrene exposure. ResultsOur findings indicated a temporal reduction in nucleic acids, lipids, proteins, and carotenoids, coinciding with a rise in glucose concentration. These patterns suggest that benzo(a)pyrene induces structural damage to the genetic material, accelerates lipid peroxidation, disrupts protein metabolism, curtails carotenoid production, and alters glucose metabolic pathways. Employing Raman spectroscopy enabled us to monitor the biomolecular dynamics within lung cancer cells in a real-time, non-invasive, and non-destructive manner, facilitating the elucidation of pivotal molecular features. ConclusionThis research enhances the comprehension of lung cancer progression and supports the development of personalized therapeutic approaches, which may improve the clinical outcomes for patients.
4.Establishment and validation of a nomogram for predicting prognosis of gastric neuroendocrine neoplasms based on data from 490 cases in a single center.
Ben Long ZHANG ; Yi Xun LU ; Li LI ; Yun He GAO ; Wen Quan LIANG ; Hong Qing XI ; Xin Xin WANG ; Ke Cheng ZHANG ; Lin CHEN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2023;43(2):183-190
OBJECTIVE:
To develop and validate a nomogram for predicting outcomes of patients with gastric neuroendocrine neoplasms (G-NENs).
METHODS:
We retrospectively collected the clinical data from 490 patients with the diagnosis of G-NEN at our medical center from 2000 to 2021. Log-rank test was used to analyze the overall survival (OS) of the patients. The independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of G-NEN were identified by Cox regression analysis to construct the prognostic nomogram, whose performance was evaluated using the C-index, receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve, area under the ROC curve (AUC), calibration curve, DCA, and AUDC.
RESULTS:
Among the 490 G-NEN patients (mean age of 58.6±10.92 years, including 346 male and 144 female patients), 130 (26.5%) had NET G1, 54 (11.0%) had NET G2, 206 (42.0%) had NEC, and 100 (20.5%) had MiNEN. None of the patients had NET G3. The numbers of patients in stage Ⅰ-Ⅳ were 222 (45.3%), 75 (15.3%), 130 (26.5%), and 63 (12.9%), respectively. Univariate and multivariate analyses identified age, pathological grade, tumor location, depth of invasion, lymph node metastasis, distant metastasis, and F-NLR as independent risk factors affecting the survival of the patients (P < 0.05). The C-index of the prognostic nomogram was 0.829 (95% CI: 0.800-0.858), and its AUC for predicting 1-, 3- and 5-year OS were 0.883, 0.895 and 0.944, respectively. The calibration curve confirmed a good consistency between the model prediction results and the actual observations. For predicting 1-year, 3-year and 5-year OS, the TNM staging system and the nomogram had AUC of 0.033 vs 0.0218, 0.191 vs 0.148, and 0.248 vs 0.197, respectively, suggesting higher net benefit and better clinical utility of the nomogram.
CONCLUSION
The prognostic nomogram established in this study has good predictive performance and clinical value to facilitate prognostic evaluation of individual patients with G-NEN.
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Male
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Female
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Middle Aged
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Aged
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Nomograms
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Retrospective Studies
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Prognosis
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Neoplasm Staging
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Stomach Neoplasms/pathology*
5.Cytotoxicity of 4 Wild Mushrooms in a Case of Yunnan Sudden Unexplained Death.
Wu LONG ; Peng-Fei QU ; Lin MA ; Rui WANG ; Yan-Mei XI ; Yu-Hua LI ; Sheng-Jie NIE ; Ting DUAN ; Jin-Liang DU ; Xue TANG ; Jing-Feng ZHAO ; Pu-Ping LEI ; Yue-Bing WANG
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2023;39(2):121-128
OBJECTIVES:
To explore the cytotoxicity of four wild mushrooms involved in a case of Yunnan sudden unexplained death (YNSUD), to provide the experimental basis for prevention and treatment of YNSUD.
METHODS:
Four kinds of wild mushrooms that were eaten by family members in this YNSUD incident were collected and identified by expert identification and gene sequencing. Raw extracts from four wild mushrooms were extracted by ultrasonic extraction to intervene HEK293 cells, and the mushrooms with obvious cytotoxicity were screened by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8). The selected wild mushrooms were prepared into three kinds of extracts, which were raw, boiled, and boiled followed by enzymolysis. HEK293 cells were intervened with these three extracts at different concentrations. The cytotoxicity was detected by CCK-8 combined with lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) Assay Kit, and the morphological changes of HEK293 cells were observed under an inverted phase contrast microscope.
RESULTS:
Species identification indicated that the four wild mushrooms were Butyriboletus roseoflavus, Boletus edulis, Russula virescens and Amanita manginiana. Cytotoxicity was found only in Amanita manginiana. The raw extracts showed cytotoxicity at the mass concentration of 0.1 mg/mL, while the boiled extracts and the boiled followed by enzymolysis extracts showed obvious cytotoxicity at the mass concentration of 0.4 mg/mL and 0.7 mg/mL, respectively. In addition to the obvious decrease in the number of HEK293 cells, the number of synapses increased and the refraction of HEK293 cells was poor after the intervention of Amanita manginiana extracts.
CONCLUSIONS
The extracts of Amanita manginiana involved in this YNSUD case has obvious cytotoxicity, and some of its toxicity can be reduced by boiled and enzymolysis, but cannot be completely detoxicated. Therefore, the consumption of Amanita manginiana is potentially dangerous, and it may be one of the causes of the YNSUD.
Humans
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HEK293 Cells
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Sincalide
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China
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Amanita
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Death, Sudden
6.Analysis of clinicopathological characteristics, therapeutic strategy and prognosis of 501 patients with gastric neuroendocrine neoplasms attending a single center.
Ben Long ZHANG ; Yi Xun LU ; Wen Quan LIANG ; Yun He GAO ; Hong Qing XI ; Xin Xin WANG ; Ke Cheng ZHANG ; Lin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2023;26(5):459-466
Objective: To explore the clinicopathological features, treatment strategy and to analysis of prognosis-related risk factors of gastric neuroendocrine neoplasms(G-NEN). Methods: In this study, a retrospective observational study method was used to collect the clinicopathological data of patients diagnosed with G-NEN by pathological examination in the First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital from January 2000 to December 2021. The basic information of the patients, tumor pathological characteristics, and treatment methods were entered, and the treatment information and survival data after discharge were followed up and recorded. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to construct survival curves, and the log-rank test to analyze the differences in survival between groups. Cox Regression model analysis of risk factors affecting the prognosis of G-NEN patients. Results: Among the 501 cases confirmed as G-NEN, 355 were male and 146 were female, and their median age was 59 years. The cohort comprised 130 patients (25.9%) of neuroendocrine tumor (NET) G1, 54 (10.8%) of NET G2, 225 (42.9%) of neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), and 102 cases (20.4%) of mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine(MiNEN). Patients NET G1 and NET G2 were mainly treated by endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). The main treatment for patients with NEC/MiNEN was the same as that for gastric malignancies, namely radical gastrectomy+lymph node dissection supplemented with postoperative chemotherapy. There were significant differences in sex, age, maximum tumor diameter, tumor morphology, tumor numbers, tumor location, depth of invasion, lymph node metastasis, distant metastasis, TNM staging and expression of immunohistological markers Syn and CgA among NET, NEC, and MiNEN patients (all P<0.05). Further for NET subgroup analysis, there were significant differences between NET G1 and NET G2 in the maximum tumor diameter, tumor shape and depth of invasion(all P<0.05). 490 patients (490/501, 97.8%) were followed up with a median of 31.2 months. 163 patients had a death during follow-up (NET G1 2, NET G2 1, NEC 114, MiNEN 46). For NET G1, NET G2, NEC and MiNEN patients,the 1-year overall survival rates were 100%, 100%, 80.1% and 86.2%, respectively; the 3-year survival rates were 98.9%, 100%, 43.5% and 55.1%, respectively. The differences were statistically significant (P<0.001). Univariate analysis showed that gender, age, smoking history, alcohol history, tumor pathological grade, tumor morphology, tumor location, tumor size, lymph node metastasis, distant metastasis, and TNM stage were associated with the prognosis of G-NEN patients (all P<0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that age ≥60 years, pathological grade of NEC and MiNEN, distant metastasis, and TNM stage III-IV were independent factors influencing the survival of G-NEN patients (all P<0.05). 63 cases were stage IV at initial diagnosis. 32 of these were treated with surgery and 31 with palliative chemotherapy. Stage IV subgroup analysis showed that the 1-year survival rates were 68.1% and 46.2% in the surgical treatment and palliative chemotherapy groups, respectively, and the 3-year survival rates were 20.9% and 10.3%, respectively; the differences were statistically significant (P=0.016). Conclusions: G-NEN is a heterogeneous group of tumors. Different pathological grades of G-NEN have different clinicopathological features and prognosis. Factors such as age ≥ 60 years old, pathological grade of NEC/MiNEN, distant metastasis, stage III, IV mostly indicate poor prognosis of patients. Therefore, we should improve the ability of early diagnosis and treatment, and pay more attention to patients with advanced age and NEC/MiNEN. Although this study concluded that surgery improves the prognosis of advanced patients more than palliative chemotherapy, the value of surgical treatment for patients with stage IV G-NEN remains controversial.
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Male
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Female
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Middle Aged
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Stomach Neoplasms/pathology*
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Lymphatic Metastasis
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Prognosis
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Neuroendocrine Tumors/pathology*
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Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine/therapy*
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Neoplasm Staging
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Retrospective Studies
7.Prevalence and influencing factors of abnormal spinal curvature in primary and secondary school students in Shandong Province in 2020.
Gao Hui ZHANG ; Liang Xia CHEN ; Xi CHEN ; Zhao Lu LIU ; Lian Long YU ; Shou Juan ZHENG ; Xue Ying DU ; Su Yun LI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;57(11):1839-1842
In 2020, the prevalence of abnormal spinal curvature among 54 079 students in Shandong Province was 1.54%. The multivariate logistic regression model analysis showed that, compared with those in primary school, economically underdeveloped areas, and non-residential schools, students in middle and high schools, economically average areas, and residential schools had a higher risk of abnormal spinal curvature, with OR (95%CI) values of 2.029 (1.662-2.476), 2.746 (2.208-3.416), 2.237 (1.740-2.875) and 2.057 (1.705-2.483), respectively. Compared with those in economically underdeveloped areas, who were underweight, who had seat adjustments≤1 time per academic year, and who had physical education classes≤1 per week, students in economically developed areas, who were normal weight, overweight, and obese, who had seat adjustments≥2 times per academic year, and who had physical education classes 2-3 or≥4 per week, had a lower risk of abnormal spinal curvature, with OR (95%CI) values of 0.690 (0.521-0.915), 0.722 (0.546-0.955), 0.535 (0.389-0.735), 0.383 (0.274-0.535), 0.835 (0.711-0.980), 0.561 (0.474-0.663) and 0.491 (0.315-0.766), respectively.
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Risk Factors
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Prevalence
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Spinal Curvatures
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Schools
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Students
8.Prevalence and influencing factors of abnormal spinal curvature in primary and secondary school students in Shandong Province in 2020.
Gao Hui ZHANG ; Liang Xia CHEN ; Xi CHEN ; Zhao Lu LIU ; Lian Long YU ; Shou Juan ZHENG ; Xue Ying DU ; Su Yun LI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;57(11):1839-1842
In 2020, the prevalence of abnormal spinal curvature among 54 079 students in Shandong Province was 1.54%. The multivariate logistic regression model analysis showed that, compared with those in primary school, economically underdeveloped areas, and non-residential schools, students in middle and high schools, economically average areas, and residential schools had a higher risk of abnormal spinal curvature, with OR (95%CI) values of 2.029 (1.662-2.476), 2.746 (2.208-3.416), 2.237 (1.740-2.875) and 2.057 (1.705-2.483), respectively. Compared with those in economically underdeveloped areas, who were underweight, who had seat adjustments≤1 time per academic year, and who had physical education classes≤1 per week, students in economically developed areas, who were normal weight, overweight, and obese, who had seat adjustments≥2 times per academic year, and who had physical education classes 2-3 or≥4 per week, had a lower risk of abnormal spinal curvature, with OR (95%CI) values of 0.690 (0.521-0.915), 0.722 (0.546-0.955), 0.535 (0.389-0.735), 0.383 (0.274-0.535), 0.835 (0.711-0.980), 0.561 (0.474-0.663) and 0.491 (0.315-0.766), respectively.
Humans
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Risk Factors
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Prevalence
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Spinal Curvatures
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Schools
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Students
9.Clinical trial of chloropropane hydrochloride combined with bupivacaine in the treatment of patients with urinary retention after elective mixed hemorrhoids resection
Xian-Long HAN ; Min PU ; Xin SU ; Xin XI ; Feng LIANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2023;39(24):3598-3602
Objective To study the optimal amount of chloropropane combined with low-dose bupivacaine during elective mixed hemorrhoidectomy and to observe the incidence of urinary retention under the combined anesthetic regimen.Methods Prospectively recruited patients with mixed hemorrhoids,L3-L5 subarachnoid nerve block anesthesia was used,the first patient was experimentally applied 3%chloropropane hydrochloride injection 3.0 mL slowly pushed in,after 5 min observation,3%chloropropane hydrochloride 6.0 mL was formally injected,when the visual analogue scale(VAS)was ≤2,the second patient had 1/6 probability of receiving a lower dose(1.0 mL decrease)or 5/6 probability of maintaining the current dose;when the VAS score was>2,the second case had a 1/6 probability of receiving a higher dose(1.0 mL increase)or a 5/6 probability of maintaining the current dose.The 90%effective dose(ED90)value of chloropropane hydrochloride,the incidence of postoperative urinary retention,the saved dose of chloropropane hydrochloride,the VAS score of analgesic effect within 15 d after surgery,and the safety evaluation.Isotonic regression equation was used to calculate the ED90,95%confidence interval for chloroprocaine hydrochloride.Results The overall incidence of postoperative urinary retention was 19.18%(14 cases/73 cases),incidence of urinary retention between the initial dosage groups possessed statistical differences(P<0.05).The incidence of urinary retention were 57.14%,0 and 42.86%in 8.0-13.0 mL,14.0-16.0 mL and 17.0-18.0 mL groups,respectively;compared with the population without urinary retention in the same dose group,the 14.0-16.0 mL and 17.0-18.0 mL had statistical difference(P<0.05),8.0-13.0 mL group did not have statistical difference(P>0.05).The mean salvage dose was(13.44±1.57)mL,and no significant linear trend was seen in the salvage dose of chloropropane hydrochloride with increasing initial dose(P>0.05).The VAS scores at 0,4,12 and 24 h postoperatively were 1.55±0.90,6.55±0.44,2.95±0.93 and 1.78±0.69,respectively;a linear decreasing trend in VAS scores was observed in the 4-24 h postoperative period(P>0.05).The overall incidence of adverse drug reactions was 16.44%(12 cases/73 cases).Conclusion ED90 of chloropropane hydrochloride combined with low-dose bupivacaine anesthesia in L3-L5 subarachnoid nerve block anesthesia for mixed hemorrhoids surgery was 11.76 mL.The combined anesthesia scheme can reduce the incidence of postoperative urinary retention and the total dose of anesthesia rescue.The incidence of adverse drug reactions is low and has certain clinical safety.
10.Research progress of correlation between multidrug resistance and transporters and traditional Chinese medicine intervention.
Yuan-Hua LI ; Jing ZHAO ; Ge YU ; Wen WEN ; Hui-Hui LIANG ; Xi-Li ZHANG ; Wen-Long LIU ; Xiao-He XIAO
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2021;46(2):340-346
With the emergence of drug resistance in Western medicine, the repeated administration of clinical first-line drugs becomes more severe. There are many factors leading to multidrug resistance(MDR), so it is very difficult to solve the problem. Since traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) has been used in the field of MDR in recent years, the research on the transporter-associated drug resistance and intervention of TCM has gradually become a hot spot. Therefore, in order to further explore the relationships among drug resistance, transporters, and TCM intervention, we review the relevant research progress in recent years and comb the achievements and limitations of this research at present. In the end, we put forward the research direction of changing body's ADME through the host's transporters and gastrointestinal flora, which provides new ideas for future research.
Drug Resistance, Multiple
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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Membrane Transport Proteins/genetics*

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