1.Emerging role of Jumonji domain-containing protein D3 in inflammatory diseases
Li XIANG ; Chen RU-YI ; Shi JIN-JIN ; Li CHANG-YUN ; Liu YAN-JUN ; Gao CHANG ; Gao MING-RONG ; Zhang SHUN ; Lu JIAN-FEI ; Cao JIA-FENG ; Yang GUAN-JUN ; Chen JIONG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2024;14(9):1282-1300
Jumonji domain-containing protein D3(JMJD3)is a 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase that specif-ically removes transcriptional repression marks di-and tri-methylated groups from lysine 27 on histone 3(H3K27me2/3).The erasure of these marks leads to the activation of some associated genes,thereby influencing various biological processes,such as development,differentiation,and immune response.However,comprehensive descriptions regarding the relationship between JMJD3 and inflammation are lacking.Here,we provide a comprehensive overview of JMJD3,including its structure,functions,and involvement in inflammatory pathways.In addition,we summarize the evidence supporting JMJD3's role in several inflammatory diseases,as well as the potential therapeutic applications of JMJD3 inhibitors.Additionally,we also discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with investigating the functions of JMJD3 and developing targeted inhibitors and propose feasible solutions to provide valuable insights into the functional exploration and discovery of potential drugs targeting JMJD3 for inflammatory diseases.
2.Research on Construction of Knowledge Graph of Hai Yao Ben Cao Based on Neo4j
Ru-Ting LI ; Xiang-Yu WU ; Yi-Fei ZHANG ; Xin-Yi LYU ; Feng-Zhi WU ; Jie MA ; Feng LI
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(11):3063-3069
Objective To construct a knowledge graph of Hai Yao Ben Cao(Oversea Materia Medica)based on Neo4j technology,and to analyze the knowledge graph and discuss its significance.Methods Taking the original text of Hai Yao Ben Cao as the data source,the data information related to Chinese medicine was extracted,and then the Excel data table was established.The data information included a total of 13 items,and covered the serial number of Chinese medicines,name of Chinese medicines,medicinal part,origin,medicinal property,medicinal flavor,efficacy,toxicity,and various indicators.The extracted information was preprocessed and standardized.And then the constructed knowledge graph was stored and analyzed by graph database Neo4j.Results The knowledge graph of Hai Yao Ben Cao based on Neo4j was constructed,and a total of 518 entities and 1 046 entity relationships were obtained,which were mainly related with origin,medicinal flavor,and efficacy.The results of the entity statistics presented the status of medicinal development and the distribution of oversea medicines in Late Tang and Five Dynasties.The constructed knowledge graph of Hai Yao Ben Cao ensured the realization of information query and content visualization.Conclusion The constructed knowledge graph of Hai Yao Ben Cao intuitively shows the relationship among the category,origin,medicinal property,medicinal flavor,toxicity and efficacy of the medicines in the book,which will lay a foundation for further research on the medicine-medicine relationship and medicine-disease relationship,and for the study of the history of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)development.The knowledge graph of Hai Yao Ben Cao will also provide methods for the rational and effective utilization of ancient TCM books,being beneficial to the modernization of TCM.
3.Serum folate and vitamin B12 levels and their association with neurodevelopmental features in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder
Yuan WU ; Ting YANG ; Hong-Yu CHEN ; Dan LONG ; Xue-Li XIANG ; Yu-Ru FENG ; Qiu-Hong WEI ; Jie CHEN ; Ting-Yu LI
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2024;26(4):371-377
Objective To investigate the levels of serum folate and vitamin B12(VB12)and their association with the level of neurodevelopment in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder(ASD).Methods A total of 324 ASD children aged 2-6 years and 318 healthy children aged 2-6 years were recruited.Serum levels of folate and VB12 were measured using chemiluminescent immunoassay.The Social Responsiveness Scale and the Childhood Autism Rating Scale were used to assess the core symptoms of ASD children,and the Gesell Developmental Schedule was employed to evaluate the level of neurodevelopment.Results The levels of serum folate and VB12 in ASD children were significantly lower than those in healthy children(P<0.05).Serum folate levels in ASD children were positively correlated with gross and fine motor developmental quotients(P<0.05),and serum VB12 levels were positively correlated with adaptive behavior,fine motor,and language developmental quotients(P<0.05).In ASD children aged 2 to<4 years,serum folate levels were positively correlated with developmental quotients in all domains(P<0.05),and serum VB12 levels were positively correlated with language developmental quotient(P<0.05).In male ASD children,serum VB12 levels were positively correlated with language and personal-social developmental quotients(P<0.05).Conclusions Serum folate and VB12 levels in preschool ASD children are lower than those in healthy children and are associated with neurodevelopmental levels,especially in ASD children under 4 years of age.Therefore,maintaining normal serum folate and VB12 levels may be beneficial for the neurodevelopment of ASD children,especially in ASD children under 4 years of age.[Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics,2024,26(4):371-377]
4.Molecular characterization of Plasmodium ovale curtisi and Plasmodium ovale wallikeri imported cases in Chongqing
Yan TAN ; Fei LUO ; Zhi-Feng LI ; Yao XIANG ; Jing-Ru XU ; Jiao-Jiao CAI ; Ying-Li LI
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(9):814-822
This study was aimed at understanding the molecular characteristics of Plasmodium ovale curtisi and Plasmodi-um ovale wallikeri imported cases in Chongqing,to provide data to support monitoring and control efforts.In a retrospective analysis,26 Plasmodium ovale archival blood samples were characterized with respect to five molecular markers(Cox1,Cytb,Tra,Dhfr,and K13)from 2013 to 2023.PCR amplification of partial fragments of the Cox1,Cytb,and Tra genes of Plas-modium ovale was performed to distinguish the two subspecies.The drug-resistance Dhfr and K13 genes of Plasmodium ovale were amplified with PCR assays followed by DNA sequencing,and the sequences were aligned.The differentiation of 26 cases of Plasmodium ovale(14 cases of curtisi subspecies and 12 cases of wallikeri subspecies)according to ssrRNA was consistent with the classification results of Cox1,Cytb,and TRA genes.Thirteen single nucleotide dimorphism sites were identified in Cox 1,including the 145 and 153 loci,with only variations in amino acids M176I and I288V at loci 528 and 862,and N337H mutation in one sample.Twelve base substitutions were found among Cytb gene subspecies,with only the M248I mutation in amino acid 248.A total of 49 nucleotide dimorphism sites in Tra gene,resulting in 18 amino acid mutations,were identified be-tween the two subspecies.In the curtisi type sample,the poc1 type had more PINTINPINTIN and TITPIS amino acid units than the poc2 type.The mutation rate of the Dhfr gene was rel-atively high:25%of the samples showed S58R mutations.The K13 gene subspecies was not homozygous,and one sample was heterozygous.This study confirmed the dimorphism and mutation sites between Plasmodium ovale curtisi and wallikeri sub-species in Cox1,Cytb,Tra,Dhfr,and K13 gene fragments of imported Plasmodium ovale in Chongqing,thus enriching knowledge regarding gene polymorphisms in Plasmodium ovale curtisi and wallikeri imported cases.
5.Effects of Down-Regulation of PAK1 on Differentiation and Apop-tosis of MPN Cells with MPLW515L Gene Mutation and Survival of 6133/MPL Mice
Qi-Gang ZHANG ; Shu-Jin WANG ; Xiang-Ru YU ; Li-Wei ZHANG ; Kai-Lin XU ; Chun-Ling FU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(5):1472-1478
Objective:To investigate the effects of down-regulation of p21 activated kinase 1(PAK1)on the proliferation,differentiation,and apoptosis of myeloproliferative neoplasm(MPN)cells(6133/MPL)with thrombopoietin receptor MPL mutation at codon 515(MPLW515L)and survival of 6133/MPL mice.Methods:Interference with the protein level of PAK1 in 6133/MPL cells was assessed using lentivirus-mediated shRNA transfection technology.CCK-8 assay was used to detect the effect of down-regulation of PAK1 on the proliferation viability of 6133/MPL cells,and colony-forming ability was measured by cell counting.Flow cytometry was used to detect the PAK1 kinase activity on the ability of polyploid DNA formation and cell apoptosis in 6133/MPL cells.The expression of cyclin D1,cyclin D3 and apoptosis-related protein Bax was detected by Western blot.The infiltration of tumor cells in spleen and bone marrow of 6133/MPL mice were detected by HE staining.Results:Down-regulation of PAK1 inhibited the proliferation and reduced the ability of cell colony formation of 6133/MPL cells.After knocking down PAK1,the content of polyploid DNA in 6133/MPL cells increased from 31.8 to 57.5%and 48.0%,and the proportion of apoptosis increased approximately to 10.8%.Down-regulation of PAK1 led to a reduction of infiltration of tumor cells in liver and bone marrow of 6133/MPL mice,thereby prolonging survival time.Conclusion:Down-regulation of PAK1 can significantly inhibit the growth of 6133/MPL cells,promote the formation of polyploid DNA,induce 6133/MPL cell apoptosis,and prolong the survival time of 6133/MPL mice.
6.Study on inhibitory effect of alisol B on non-small cell lung cancer based on network pharmacology and its mechanism
Liu-Yan XIANG ; Wen-Xuan WANG ; Si-Meng GU ; Xiao-Qian ZHANG ; Lu-Yao LI ; Yu-Qian LI ; Yuan-Ru WANG ; Qi-Qi LEI ; Xue YANG ; Ya-Jun CAO ; Xue-Jun LI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(12):2375-2384
Aim To explore the potential genes and mechanism of alisol B in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Methods The proliferation and migration of NSCLC cells were detected by CCK-8 and Transwell.Genes of NSCLC and alisol B were col-lected through TCGA and compound gene prediction database,and their intersection genes were obtained.The network of protein-protein interaction(PPI)was constructed by using String database,and the top 20 key nodes were screened out,and the prognosis-related proteins related to the prognosis of NSCLC were screened out by using R language,and the intersection of them was obtained.The potential mechanism of ali-sol B on NSCLC was explored by KEGG and GO en-richment analysis and the relationship between related genes and immune cells,which was verified by cell-lev-el experiments.Results Alisol B inhibited the cell activity and migration ability of NSCLC cells.Five im-portant genes were identified by network pharmacologi-cal analysis:CCNE1,CDK1,COL1A1,COL1A2 and COL3A1.The results of cell experiment showed that al-isol B down-regulated the expression of Cyclin E1,CDK1 and COL1A2 in NSCLC cells.In addition,alisol B could inhibit the expression of COL1A2 and M2 macrophage marker CD206 in macrophages.Conclu-sions Alisol B may inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells by down-regulating CDK1 and Cyclin E1,and may affect the function of macrophages by inhibiting COL1A2,thus regulating the tumor immune microenvi-ronment and inhibiting NSCLC.
7.Study on related factors and characteristics of multimorbidity of overweight and obesity-related diseases in children in Hunan Province.
Zhen Zhen YAO ; Jun Xia YAN ; Ning An XU ; Ru Tong KANG ; Xiong Wei LI ; Hai Xiang ZHOU ; Wen DAI ; Si S OUYANG ; Yi Xu LIU ; Jia You LUO ; Yan ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;57(5):747-752
From January 2019 to December 2021, overweight and obese children who visited in health outpatient Center of Hunan Children's Hospital were studied to explore and analyze the rate, related factors and patterns of multimorbidity of overweight and obesity-related diseases in children in Hunan Province. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to analyze the multimorbidity-related factors of overweight and obesity-related diseases in children. Association rules (apriori algorithm) were used to explore the multimorbidity patterns of overweight and obesity-related diseases in children. A total of 725 overweight and obese children were included in this study. The multimorbidity rate of overweight and obesity-related diseases in children was 46.07% (334/725). Age, waist circumference, the frequency of food consumption such as hamburgers and fries and adding meals before bedtime were multimorbidity-related factors of overweight and obesity-related diseases in children. The multimorbidity associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was relatively common. The patterns with the top three support degrees were "NAFLD+dyslipidemia","NAFLD+hypertension" and "NAFLD+hyperuricemia". The patterns with the top three confidence and elevation degrees were "Hypertension+dyslipidemia => NAFLD","Hyperuricemia => NAFLD" and "NAFLD+hypertension => dyslipidemia".
Child
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Humans
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Overweight/complications*
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Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Pediatric Obesity/epidemiology*
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Hyperuricemia
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Multimorbidity
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Hypertension/epidemiology*
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Dyslipidemias
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Body Mass Index
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Risk Factors
8.Physical growth and neurodevelopment of preterm infants at the corrected age of 18-24 months.
Zi-Yi ZHANG ; Wan-Xiang XIAO ; Li-Ya MA ; Jing-Ru CAO ; Xiao-Li ZHAO ; Bi-Lan DING
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2023;25(1):25-30
OBJECTIVES:
To investigate the levels of physical growth and neurodevelopment in preterm infants at the corrected age of 18-24 months.
METHODS:
The physical growth data and neurodevelopment data of 484 preterm infants at corrected age of 18-24 months were prospectively collected by a post-discharge follow-up system for preterm infants. The infants were regularly followed up in Shenzhen Bao'an Maternal and Child Health Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University from April 2018 to December 2021. The neurodevelopment was evaluated by the Children Neuropsychological and Behavioral Scale-Revision 2016. A total of 219 full-term infants served as controls. The infants were divided into groups (extremely preterm, very preterm, moderate late preterm, and full-term) based on gestational age, and the groups were compared in the levels of physical growth and neurodevelopment.
RESULTS:
Except that the moderate preterm group had a higher length-for-age Z-score than the full-term group (P=0.038), there was no significant difference in physical growth indicators between the preterm groups and the full-term group (P>0.05). Each preterm group had a significantly lower total developmental quotient (DQ) than the full-term group (P<0.05). Except for the social behavior domain, the DQ of other domains in the extremely preterm and very preterm groups was significantly lower than that in the full-term group (P<0.05). The <32 weeks preterm group had a significantly higher incidence rate of global developmental delay than the full-term group (16.7% vs 6.4%, P=0.012), and the incidence rate of global developmental delay tended to increase with the reduction in gestational age (P=0.026).
CONCLUSIONS
Preterm infants can catch up with full-term infants in terms of physical growth at the corrected age of 18-24 months, but with a lower neurodevelopmental level than full-term infants. Neurodevelopment monitoring and early intervention should be taken seriously for preterm infants with a gestational age of <32 weeks.
Infant
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Child
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Infant, Newborn
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Humans
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Child, Preschool
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Infant, Premature
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Aftercare
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Patient Discharge
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Gestational Age
9.Analysis of the clinical effect of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation combined with transpedicular bone grafting in the treatment of thoracolumbar fracture.
Xiang-Qian LI ; Ming-Hu WU ; Dong-Liang GONG ; Jun ZHANG ; Wen-Qin FU ; Ru-Feng GAO ; Nong CHEN
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023;36(10):936-942
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the clinical efficacy of percutaneous screw fixation combined with minimally invasive transpedicular bone grafting and non-bone grafting in the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures.
METHODS:
From Janury 2021 to June 2022, 40 patients with thoracolumbar fracture were divided into the experimental group and the control group. There were 26 patients in the experimental group, including 21 males and 5 females with an aberage age of (47.3±12.3) years old, who underwent percutaneous pedicle screw fixation combined with transpedicular autogenous bone grafting. In the control group, 14 patients received percutaneous pedicle screw fixation only. including 7 makes and 7 females with an average age of (50.2±11.2) years old. The operative time, intraoperative blood loss, anterior height ratio of injured vertebrae, Cobb angle, visual analogue score (VAS), MacNab scores, loosening or broken of the implants. were compared and analyzed.
RESULTS:
There was no significant difference in operation time, intraoperative blood loss, VAS and anterior height ratio of injured vertebrae between the two groups. Compared with the preoperative results, VAS and anterior height ratio of injured vertebrae were improved statistically(P<0.05). For Cobb angle of injured vertebra, there was no significant difference between the two groups before surgery (P=0.766). While at 1 week, 3 months and 12 months after surgery, there were statistically differences between the two groups (P values were 0.042, 0.007 and 0.039, respectively). The Cobb angle of injured vertebrae one year after operation was statistically decreased in both groups compared with that before surgery (P<0.001). One year after surgery, the excellent and good rate of Macnab scores was 96.15% in the experimental group and 92.86% in the control group, and there was no statistical differences between the two groups (P=0.648). There was one patient in the control group suffering superficial wound infection on the third day, which was cured by dressing change and anti-infection treatment. There were no postoperative screw loosening and broken in both groups.
CONCLUSION
The two surgical methods have the advantages of less trauma, less pain and quicker recovery, which can restore the height of the injured vertebra, reconstruct the spinal sequence and reduce the fracture of the vertebral body. Transpedicular autogenous bone grafting can increase the stability of the fractured vertebra and maintain the height of the vertebra better after surgery, thus reducing the possibility of complications such as kyphosis, screw loosening and broken.
Male
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Female
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Humans
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Adult
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Middle Aged
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Pedicle Screws
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Bone Transplantation
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Blood Loss, Surgical
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Lumbar Vertebrae/injuries*
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Thoracic Vertebrae/injuries*
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Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods*
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Spinal Fractures/surgery*
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Treatment Outcome
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Retrospective Studies

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