1.Research progress on the antitumor efficacy improvement for nanomedicine by combinatorial modification with multiligand
Xiao-yu ZHANG ; Song-gu WU ; Hui XU ; Jun-bo GONG ; Jin-feng XING ; Zhen-ping WEI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(7):1942-1951
After entering the body from the drug delivery site, antitumor nanomedicines need to cross a series of physiopathological barriers to reach the target site of action to effectively exert antitumor therapeutic effects. The ligand modification strategy is a classic method to enhance the efficiency of nanomedicine delivery
2.Correlation Analysis Between Ultrasonic Epiphysis Cartilage Thickness and Bone Age
Zeqing ZHAO ; Shi CHEN ; Li ZHANG ; Yixuan ZHANG ; Yamei YANG ; Yilin GU ; Fengdan WANG ; Hui PAN ; Xiao YANG ; Jianchu LI
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(3):694-701
Preliminary exploration of using ultrasound to quantitatively evaluate the development of epiphyseal cartilage and analyze its correlation with bone age, based on the ultrasound findings of the long bone joint end. A study was conducted on adolescents studying at a sports school in Jining from March to June 2023. Age, height and other information were recorded. Bone age assessment by X ray were performed within 1 week with an endocrinologist interpreted the bone age using the Greulich-Pyle atlas. Two sonographers scanned a total of 7 sites in the hand, wrist and knee joint of the non-dominant side (including the dorsal side of the third metacarpal head, the ulnar styloid process, the radial styloid process, the medial and the lateral femoral epicondyle, dorsal tibia, and medial tibial condyle). The ultrasonic epiphyseal cartilage thickness (UECT) was measured and its correlation with bone age was analyzed. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to evaluate the reliability and repeatability of UECT measurement. A total of 141 adolescents were included, with 80 males and 61 females. The average age was 13 (12-14) years old. The average bone age was 15(13-17) years in males and 16 (14-17) years in females. The proportion of the males and females whose bone age was 1 year older than chronological age was 60% and 67%, respectively, and the height of the males was significantly higher than that of the females( Ultrasound can observe and describe the developmental change of long bone, and UECT has potential value in quantitative evaluation of bone maturity.
3.Area Ossification Ratio: A New Parameter for Quantitative Assessment of Adolescent Bone Age by Conventional Ultrasonography
Yamei YANG ; Li ZHANG ; Yixuan ZHANG ; Zeqing ZHAO ; Yilin GU ; Shi CHEN ; Hui PAN ; Fengdan WANG ; Xiao YANG ; Jianchu LI
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(5):1192-1197
To research on area ossification ratio (AOR), a novel parameter for quantitatively assessing adolescent bone age by conventional ultrasonography, and evaluate the correlation between AOR and radiographic bone age. The study selected healthy adolescents from a middle school in Shandong Province in June 2023. Ultrasonic images were collected from five anatomical sites (the styloid process of the ulna, the styloid process of the radius, the lateral epicondyle of the femur, the medial condyle of the tibia, and the posterior median sagittal plane of the tibia). The second ossification center and epiphyseal area on these 2D ultrasound images were delineated to calculate AOR. This ratio was then compared with radiographic bone age measured by Greulich-Pyle (GP) atlas. Inter- and intra-observer consistency was evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and the Bland-Altman method. A total of 179 healthy adolescents (109 males and 70 females) were included. For both genders, AOR of each site exhibited a significant to high correlation with radiological bone age ( The sum of AORs in adolescents is highly correlated with radiographic bone age, and the measurement method shows high repeatability. The AOR is a reliable parameter for the ultrasonic quantitative assessment of bone age in adolescents.
4.Expert consensus on digital intraoral scanning technology
Jie YOU ; Wenjuan YAN ; Liting LIN ; Wen-Zhen GU ; Yarong HOU ; Wei XIAO ; Hui YAO ; Yaner LI ; Lihui MA ; Ruini ZHAO ; Junqi QIU ; Jianzhang LIU ; Yi ZHOU
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2024;32(8):569-577
Digital intraoral scanning is a hot topic in the field of oral digital technology.In recent years,digital intra-oral scanning has gradually become the mainstream technology in orthodontics,prosthodontics,and implant dentistry.The precision of digital intraoral scanning and the accuracy and stitching of data collection are the keys to the success of the impression.However,the operators are less familiar with the intraoral scanning characteristics,imaging process-ing,operator scanning method,oral tissue specificity of the scanned object,and restoration design.Thus far,no unified standard and consensus on digital intraoral scanning technology has been achieved at home or abroad.To deal with the problems encountered in oral scanning and improve the quality of digital scanning,we collected common expert opin-ions and sought to expound the causes of scanning errors and countermeasures by summarizing the existing evidence.We also describe the scanning strategies under different oral impression requirements.The expert consensus is that due to various factors affecting the accuracy of digital intraoral scanning and the reproducibility of scanned images,adopting the correct scanning trajectory can shorten clinical operation time and improve scanning accuracy.The scanning trajec-tories mainly include the E-shaped,segmented,and S-shaped methods.When performing fixed denture restoration,it is recommended to first scan the abutment and adjacent teeth.When performing fixed denture restoration,it is recommend-ed to scan the abutment and adjacent teeth first.Then the cavity in the abutment area is excavated.Lastly,the cavity gap was scanned after completing the abutment preparation.This method not only meets clinical needs but also achieves the most reliable accuracy.When performing full denture restoration in edentulous jaws,setting markers on the mucosal tissue at the bottom of the alveolar ridge,simultaneously capturing images of the vestibular area,using different types of scanning paths such as Z-shaped,S-shaped,buccal-palatal and palatal-buccal pathways,segmented scanning of dental arches,and other strategies can reduce scanning errors and improve image stitching and overlap.For implant restora-tion,when a single crown restoration is supported by implants and a small span upper structure restoration,it is recom-mended to first pre-scan the required dental arch.Then the cavity in the abutment area is excavated.Lastly,scanning the cavity gap after installing the implant scanning rod.When repairing a bone level implant crown,an improved indi-rect scanning method can be used.The scanning process includes three steps:First,the temporary restoration,adjacent teeth,and gingival tissue in the mouth are scanned;second,the entire dental arch is scanned after installing a standard scanning rod on the implant;and third,the temporary restoration outside the mouth is scanned to obtain the three-di-mensional shape of the gingival contour of the implant neck,thereby increasing the stability of soft tissue scanning around the implant and improving scanning restoration.For dental implant fixed bridge repair with missing teeth,the mobility of the mucosa increases the difficulty of scanning,making it difficult for scanners to distinguish scanning rods of the same shape and size,which can easily cause image stacking errors.Higher accuracy of digital implant impres-sions can be achieved by changing the geometric shape of the scanning rods to change the optical curvature radius.The consensus confirms that as the range of scanned dental arches and the number of data concatenations increases,the scanning accuracy decreases accordingly,especially when performing full mouth implant restoration impressions.The difficulty of image stitching processing can easily be increased by the presence of unstable and uneven mucosal mor-phology inside the mouth and the lack of relatively obvious and fixed reference objects,which results in insufficient ac-curacy.When designing restorations of this type,it is advisable to carefully choose digital intraoral scanning methods to obtain model data.It is not recommended to use digital impressions when there are more than five missing teeth.
5.Effects of radiation on pharmacokinetics
Jie ZONG ; Hai-Hui ZHANG ; Gui-Fang DOU ; Zhi-Yun MENG ; Ruo-Lan GU ; Zhuo-Na WU ; Xiao-Xia ZHU ; Xuan HU ; Hui GAN
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(13):1996-2000
Radiation mainly comes from medical radiation,industrial radiation,nuclear waste and atmospheric ultraviolet radiation,etc.,radiation is divided into ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation.Studying the effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation on drug metabolism,understanding the absorption and distribution of drugs in the body after radiation and the speed of elimination under radiation conditions can provide reasonable guidance for clinical medication.This article reviews the effects of radiation on the pharmacokinetics of different drugs,elaborates the changes of different pharmacokinetics under radiation state,and discusses the reasons for the changes.
6.Research Progress in the Prevention and Treatment of Deep Venous Thrombosis in Lower Limb Fracture
Chu-Rong ZHENG ; Peng GU ; Wen-Zheng WU ; Neng-Xian TAN ; Lie-Liang LUO ; Chong-Zhi OUYANG ; Xiao-Hui ZHENG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(6):1647-1652
Deep vein thrombosis(DVT)is a common complication after surgery for lower limb fracture.It has the features of high morbidity,high disability rate and high mortality.At present,the measures for clinical prevention and treatment of post-operative DVT in lower limb fracture mainly include perioperative nursing,intervention with medical auxiliary instruments,western medicine prevention and treatment,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)intervention,and patients'self-cooperation.The patients'self-cooperation is the basis for the smooth implementation of other measures for prevention and treatment,and the patients'active cooperation is the premise of achieving the efficacy of prevention and treatment.Perioperative nursing is helpful for the patients to understand the risk factors of postoperative DVT and the possible risks after the occurrence of DVT,guides the patients to choose the food,assists the patients to do postoperative exercises,improves the level of patients'hemorheological indexes,and reduce the incidence of postoperative DVT.Medical devices are helpful for assisting patients to do postoperative rehabilitation exercises,improving the levels of hemodynamic indicators,promoting patients'rehabilitation and reducing the incidence of postoperative DVT.Western medicines such as low molecular weight heparin,Rivaroxaban,Enoxaparin and other anticoagulant drugs can reduce the aggregation of coagulation factors and blood viscosity,and reduce the incidence of postoperative DVT.TCM interventions mainly include oral administration of Chinese medicine and external treatment such as acupuncture,moxibustion and massage.Oral administration of Chinese medicine is helpful for improving blood flow status.Acupuncture,moxibustion and massage are beneficial to the activation of the function of zang-fu organs,and can stimulate the healthy qi to improve the qi-blood state of the whole body.Each method of prevention and treatment has its advantages and disadvantages.In clinical application,reasonable prevention and treatment methods should be selected according to the specific conditions and individual conditions of the patients.TCM intervention of DVT can be performed in patients with lower limb fracture before and after surgery,and has the advantages of low cost and definite efficacy,which is worthy of continuous research and inheritance and innovation.
7.Isorhynchophylline attenuates angiotensinⅡ-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy by inhibiting the Akt pathway
Yulei GU ; Yi LIU ; Zhiqiang ZHU ; Hui PEI ; Yumin JIANG ; Jiafeng XIE ; Yujing MAO ; Xiaofan ZHANG ; Lu GAO ; Lili XIAO
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2024;33(5):665-670
Objective:To investigate the effect and mechanism of isorhynchophylline (IRN) on angiotensin Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ)-induced cardiac hypertrophy.Methods:H9c2 cells were co-cultured with Ang Ⅱ and different concentrations of IRN (0, 5, 10, 25, 50 μmol/L). The cell surface area and mRNA levels of cardiac hypertrophy markers atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and β-myosin heavy chain (β-MHC) were detected to elucidate the effect of IRN on myocardial hypertrophy and the most effective concentration. H9c2 cells were co-cultured with Ang Ⅱ and IRN (25 μmol/L) at different times (0, 6, 12, 24 h) to elucidate the most effective time of inhibition. The phosphorylation levels of the signaling pathway were detected, and the effects of IRN and Akt inhibitor MK2206 on the phosphorylation levels of the signaling pathway were further explored to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.Results:Compared with the control group, the surface area of H9c2 cells, and the mRNA expression of myocardial hypertrophy markers ANP, BNP and β-MHC were significantly increased (all P<0.05). Pretreated with different concentrations of IRN (5, 10, 25, 50 μmol/L) could inhibit the increase in cell surface area induced by AngⅡ (all P<0.05), especially at the concentration of 25 μmol/ L ( P<0.01). IRN could time-dependently inhibit AngⅡ-induced activation of ANP, BNP, β-MHC mRNA (all P<0.05). AngⅡ caused increased phosphorylation levels of Akt, GSK3β, mTOR and FOXO3a. IRN could block AngⅡ-induced phosphorylation of the Akt signaling pathway. Conclusion:IRN attenuates AngⅡ-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy by inhibiting the Akt signaling pathway.
8.Analysis of factors associated with infection and death of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiellapneumoniae
Xiao WANG ; Yihai GU ; Wei ZHANG ; Yan JIANG ; Minghui DENG ; Xuan HOU ; Mengrong ZHOU ; Hui WANG ; Xiaobo LI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(4):545-551
To analyze the factors associated with infection and death of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) in patients. Using a case-control study method, patients with CRKP infection from January 2019 to December 2021 in the 3201 Hospital were selected as the case group, and patients with carbapenem-susceptible Klebsiella pneumoniae (CSKP) infection in the same period were selected as the control group in a ratio of 1∶1. The study subjects were followed up for 30 days. The two groups of patients were categorized into survival and death groups based on whether they died or not, respectively, and the 30-day morbidity and mortality rates of the CRKP case group and the CSKP control group were compared. The logistic regression model was used to analyze the factors associated with CRKP infection and death after CRKP infection. This study included 59 cases in the CRKP case group and 59 in the CSKP control group. The 30-day mortality rate of CRKP-infected patients and CSKP-infected patients were 30.5% (18/59) and 5.1% (3/59), with statistically significant differences ( P<0.001). Surgery within three months prior to KP infection ( OR=17.285, P=0.001), use of carbapenems within three months prior to KP infection ( OR=11.235, P=0.002), use of more than three types of antibiotics ( OR=7.993, P=0.016), albumin<30 g/L in patients prior to KP infection ( OR=10.463, P=0.002), sex ( OR=0.078, P<0.001), and diabetes ( OR=0.076, P=0.011) were associated factors of CRKP infection. Higher age-corrected Charlson Comorbidity Index scores of patients ( OR=1.522, P=0.024) and use of carbapenems by the patients with in the first three months prior to the KP infection ( OR=4.902, P=0.029) were associated factors for the deaths of patients with CRKP. In conclusion, medical personnel should be cautious in performing invasive procedures, strictly control the use of antibiotics, and provide targeted protection and treatment for high-risk patients as soon as possible.
9.Analysis of factors associated with infection and death of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiellapneumoniae
Xiao WANG ; Yihai GU ; Wei ZHANG ; Yan JIANG ; Minghui DENG ; Xuan HOU ; Mengrong ZHOU ; Hui WANG ; Xiaobo LI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(4):545-551
To analyze the factors associated with infection and death of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) in patients. Using a case-control study method, patients with CRKP infection from January 2019 to December 2021 in the 3201 Hospital were selected as the case group, and patients with carbapenem-susceptible Klebsiella pneumoniae (CSKP) infection in the same period were selected as the control group in a ratio of 1∶1. The study subjects were followed up for 30 days. The two groups of patients were categorized into survival and death groups based on whether they died or not, respectively, and the 30-day morbidity and mortality rates of the CRKP case group and the CSKP control group were compared. The logistic regression model was used to analyze the factors associated with CRKP infection and death after CRKP infection. This study included 59 cases in the CRKP case group and 59 in the CSKP control group. The 30-day mortality rate of CRKP-infected patients and CSKP-infected patients were 30.5% (18/59) and 5.1% (3/59), with statistically significant differences ( P<0.001). Surgery within three months prior to KP infection ( OR=17.285, P=0.001), use of carbapenems within three months prior to KP infection ( OR=11.235, P=0.002), use of more than three types of antibiotics ( OR=7.993, P=0.016), albumin<30 g/L in patients prior to KP infection ( OR=10.463, P=0.002), sex ( OR=0.078, P<0.001), and diabetes ( OR=0.076, P=0.011) were associated factors of CRKP infection. Higher age-corrected Charlson Comorbidity Index scores of patients ( OR=1.522, P=0.024) and use of carbapenems by the patients with in the first three months prior to the KP infection ( OR=4.902, P=0.029) were associated factors for the deaths of patients with CRKP. In conclusion, medical personnel should be cautious in performing invasive procedures, strictly control the use of antibiotics, and provide targeted protection and treatment for high-risk patients as soon as possible.
10.Expression and activity analysis of Clostridium difficile toxin B type 2
Xing-Hao LIN ; Kai ZHANG ; Meng-Jie WANG ; Ming YANG ; Han-Yang GU ; Xiao-Lan XUE ; Yong-Neng LUO ; Da-Zhi JIN ; Hui HU
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(6):498-503
This study was aimed at creating an engineered strain of Bacillus subtilis for efficient expression of biologically active type 2 toxin B(TcdB2)derived from a highly virulent strain of Clostridium difficile.The TcdB2 gene was cloned from ST1/RT027 strain genome DNA,incorporated into the PHT01 vector,and then transformed into B.subtilis strain WB800N for prokaryotic expression.Cell toxicity assays revealed that the recombinant TcdB2 exhibited cytotoxic effects in various cells.The engineered B.subtilis strain effectively expressed biologically active TcdB2,thus providing a basis for further exploration of the pathogenic mechanisms of highly virulent strains of C.difficile and establishing a foundation for potential vaccine can-didate targets.


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