1.Efficacy evaluation of different anti-G physical training programs for pilots
Jinghui YANG ; Xichen GENG ; Minghao YANG ; Zhao JIN ; Baohui LI ; Jie YU ; Yuhang LIU ; Haixia WANG ; Xiaoyang WEI ; Ke JIANG ; Lihui ZHANG ; Yifeng LI ; Qianyun ZHU ; Xiaoxue ZHANG ; Yan XU
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2024;35(1):38-41
Objective To establish a scientific training program that takes into account both anaerobic and aerobic training for pilots,and to explore the appropriate ratio of aerobic and anaerobic training.Methods According to the physical examination standards for pilots,a total of 16 healthy subjects aged 18-24 were selected from two batches.The two batches of subjects were trained with different aerobic and anaerobic ratios.Training period was 3 months.The changes in cardiopulmonary function of the subjects before and after training were evaluated using the cardiopulmonary function exercise testing system(CPET),and the changes in anaerobic capacity were evaluated using changes in strength as an indicator.Results After training,the weight load of the subjects in the two training programs,including barbell squats,leg flexion and hard pull,and barbell under 10RM and 3RM,was significantly increased(P<0.001),and there was no statistically significant difference in anaerobic strength growth between the two groups.The results of CPET showed that the maximum load,maximum heart rate,and respiratory quotient in the two groups were significantly increased after than before the training(P<0.01).The maximum load(Experiment group 1:29.12±19.69,Experiment group 2:72.00±46.24)and respiratory quotient(Experiment grouop 1:0.11±0.09,Experiment group 2:0.28±0.16)of the subjects in experiment group 2 before and after training were greater than those in experiment group 1.The difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion The anaerobic and aerobic capacities of the subjects in the experiment group 2 are effectively improved,indicating that ratio of aerobic and anaerobic of the training scheme is better.
2.Application of peer support services for caregivers of mental disorder patients
Xinhui YE ; Lei ZHU ; Xichen WANG ; Han LIU ; Yuming CHEN ; Ning MA ; Hao YAO
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(19):129-133
Objective To investigate the impact of a peer support model on the mental health of caregivers and the perceived social support and psychiatric symptoms of the mental disorder patients under their care. Methods Patients with mental disorders undergoing long-term community-based rehabilitation and their primary caregivers were recruited for this study. A total of 44 pairs of eligible patients and caregivers were selected based on a 1∶1 matching ratio. Systematic peer support activities were conducted exclusively for the caregivers. The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) were administered before and after the intervention to assess the mental health status of caregivers. The Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS) and the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) were employed to evaluate the patients' perceived social support and psychiatric conditions before and after the intervention. Results A total of 44 valid questionnaires from caregivers and 42 from patients were collected. The GHQ score and the total scores, the number of positive item, positive total scores, and positive mean scores of and SCL-90 of caregivers were significantly lower after the intervention compared to pre-intervention (
3.Biomarkers for the early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma
Xichen LIU ; Yiying WANG ; Manman TONG ; Junjie QIN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2021;37(1):176-179
Patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) often have poor prognosis, and early diagnosis and effective treatment measures can significantly improve the survival rate of patients. At present, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is the most widely used serum marker for the diagnosis of HCC in the world; however, no increase in AFP was found in some HCC patients. This article analyzes the application potential of AFP, hepatitis B core-related antigen, liquid biopsy technology, microRNA, long non-coding RNA, and exosomes in the early diagnosis of HCC and reviews related research advances, so as to provide a basis for exploring new methods for the early diagnosis of HCC.
4.Research advances in anti-hepatitis B virus therapy targeting covalently closed circular DNA
Yiying WANG ; Xichen LIU ; Rongli PIAO ; Junjie QIN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2021;37(5):1189-1192.
The incurable chronic infection caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the major health burden worldwide. Covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) exists in the nucleus of infected cells as a stable minichromosome, and when a new therapy realizes inactivation or eliminates persistent cccDNA in infected hepatocytes, the natural process of chronic infection and long-term antiviral therapy will no longer exist. This article introduces the methods targeting cccDNA, such as gene editing and epigenetic modification, so as to achieve the complete cure of HBV infection.
5.Depression symtoms and related factors of fire fighters
Xichen ZHANG ; Xueying YANG ; Chang LIU ; Jiaojiao LUO
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(2):130-133
Objective:To analysis the status of the mental health and related factors of fire fighters in Tianjin Binhai New District, and to provide suggestions for their psychological health protection.Methods:399 fire fighters in Tianjin Binhai New District were selected as study subjects in Jan to April 2019. Depression symptoms were measured by the depression module of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) . The Chinese version of Efrort Reword Imbalance (ERI) Questionnnaire were used to investigate and evaluate their occupational stress. Chi-Square test was used to analysis Categorical data. Binary logistic regression model was used to analysis the ralated factors of depression.Results:Among the 399 fire fighters, 71.1% (280/394) were found high level of depression symptom. The detection rates of depression symptoms in the related influceing factors ERI、station、disease、life pressure、eating habits and sleep disorder occupational stress were difierent ( P<0.05) . Sleep disorder, life pressure and ERI occupational stress were risk factors for depressive symptoms ( OR=1.921, 95% CI=1.002-3.682; OR=2.852, 95% CI=1.561-5.212; OR=2.367, 95% CI=1.163-4.818, P<0.05) . Conclusion:The rate of depression of fire fighters is relatively higher. Government should pay attention to and take measures to improve the psychological condition of fire fighters.
6.Depression symtoms and related factors of fire fighters
Xichen ZHANG ; Xueying YANG ; Chang LIU ; Jiaojiao LUO
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(2):130-133
Objective:To analysis the status of the mental health and related factors of fire fighters in Tianjin Binhai New District, and to provide suggestions for their psychological health protection.Methods:399 fire fighters in Tianjin Binhai New District were selected as study subjects in Jan to April 2019. Depression symptoms were measured by the depression module of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) . The Chinese version of Efrort Reword Imbalance (ERI) Questionnnaire were used to investigate and evaluate their occupational stress. Chi-Square test was used to analysis Categorical data. Binary logistic regression model was used to analysis the ralated factors of depression.Results:Among the 399 fire fighters, 71.1% (280/394) were found high level of depression symptom. The detection rates of depression symptoms in the related influceing factors ERI、station、disease、life pressure、eating habits and sleep disorder occupational stress were difierent ( P<0.05) . Sleep disorder, life pressure and ERI occupational stress were risk factors for depressive symptoms ( OR=1.921, 95% CI=1.002-3.682; OR=2.852, 95% CI=1.561-5.212; OR=2.367, 95% CI=1.163-4.818, P<0.05) . Conclusion:The rate of depression of fire fighters is relatively higher. Government should pay attention to and take measures to improve the psychological condition of fire fighters.
7.Oncogenic miR-19a and miR-19b co-regulate tumor suppressor MTUS1 to promote cell proliferation and migration in lung cancer.
Yuanyuan GU ; Shuoxin LIU ; Xiaodan ZHANG ; Guimin CHEN ; Hongwei LIANG ; Mengchao YU ; Zhicong LIAO ; Yong ZHOU ; Chen-Yu ZHANG ; Tao WANG ; Chen WANG ; Junfeng ZHANG ; Xi CHEN
Protein & Cell 2017;8(6):455-466
MTUS1 (microtubule-associated tumor suppressor 1) has been identified that can function as a tumor suppressor gene in many malignant tumors. However, the function and mechanisms underlying the regulation of MTUS1 are unclear. In the present study, we reported that miR-19a and miR-19b (miR-19a/b) promote proliferation and migration of lung cancer cells by targeting MTUS1. First, MTUS1 was proved to function as a tumor suppressor in lung cancer and was linked to cell proliferation and migration promotion. Second, an inverse correlation between miR-19a/b expression and MTUS1 mRNA/protein expression was noted in human lung cancer tissues. Third, MTUS1 was appraised as a direct target of miR-19a/b by bioinformatics analysis. Fourth, direct MTUS1 regulation by miR-19a/b in lung cancer cells was experimentally affirmed by cell transfection assay and luciferase reporter assay. Finally, miR-19a/b were shown to cooperatively repress MTUS1 expression and synergistically regulate MTUS1 expression to promote lung cancer cell proliferation and migration. In conclusion, our findings have provided the first clues regarding the roles of miR-19a/b, which appear to function as oncomirs in lung cancer by downregulating MTUS1.
A549 Cells
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Cell Movement
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Cell Proliferation
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Female
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Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms
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genetics
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metabolism
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pathology
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Male
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MicroRNAs
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genetics
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metabolism
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RNA, Neoplasm
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genetics
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metabolism
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Tumor Suppressor Proteins
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biosynthesis
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genetics
8.MiRNA-203 suppresses tumor cell proliferation, migration and invasion by targeting Slug in gastric cancer.
Liuqing YANG ; Hongwei LIANG ; Yanbo WANG ; Shanting GAO ; Kai YIN ; Zhijian LIU ; Xi ZHENG ; Ying LV ; Lei WANG ; Chen-Yu ZHANG ; Xi CHEN ; Guifang XU ; Weijie ZHANG ; Xiaoping ZOU
Protein & Cell 2016;7(5):383-387
3' Untranslated Regions
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Animals
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Antagomirs
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metabolism
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Base Sequence
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Binding Sites
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Cell Line, Tumor
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Cell Movement
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Cell Proliferation
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Humans
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Mice
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MicroRNAs
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antagonists & inhibitors
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genetics
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metabolism
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RNA Interference
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RNA, Messenger
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metabolism
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RNA, Small Interfering
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metabolism
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Rats
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Sequence Alignment
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Snail Family Transcription Factors
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antagonists & inhibitors
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genetics
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metabolism
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Stomach Neoplasms
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genetics
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pathology
9.miR-10a inhibits cell proliferation and promotes cell apoptosis by targeting BCL6 in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Qian FAN ; Xiangrui MENG ; Hongwei LIANG ; Huilai ZHANG ; Xianming LIU ; Lanfang LI ; Wei LI ; Wu SUN ; Haiyang ZHANG ; Ke ZEN ; Chen-Yu ZHANG ; Zhen ZHOU ; Xi CHEN ; Yi BA
Protein & Cell 2016;7(12):899-912
The BCL6 (B-Cell Lymphoma 6) gene is a proto-oncogene that is often expressed in diffuse large B-cell lymphomas (DLBCLs). BCL6 loss of function can kill DLBCL cells, demonstrating that BCL6 is necessary for the survival of DLBCL cells and could be a therapeutic target. In this study, we found that BCL6 protein levels were consistently upregulated in DLBCL tissues, whereas its mRNA levels varied randomly in tissues, suggesting that a post-transcriptional mechanism was involved in BCL6 regulation. We used bioinformatics analysis to search for miRNAs, which potentially target BCL6, and identified specific targeting sites for miR-10a in the 3'-untranslated region (3'-UTR) of BCL6. We further identified an inverse correlation between miR-10a levels and BCL6 protein levels, but not mRNA levels, in DLBCL tumor tissue samples. By overexpressing or knocking down miR-10a in DLBCL cells, we experimentally validated that miR-10a directly recognizes the 3'-UTR of the BCL6 transcript and regulated BCL6 expression. Furthermore, we demonstrated that negatively regulating BCL6 by miR-10a suppressed the proliferation and promoted apoptosis of DLBCL cells.
3' Untranslated Regions
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Apoptosis
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Cell Line, Tumor
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Cell Proliferation
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Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
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Gene Knockdown Techniques
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Humans
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse
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genetics
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metabolism
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therapy
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MicroRNAs
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genetics
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metabolism
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-6
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biosynthesis
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genetics
10.miR-181b functions as an oncomiR in colorectal cancer by targeting PDCD4.
Yanqing LIU ; UZAIR-UR-REHMAN ; Yu GUO ; Hongwei LIANG ; Rongjie CHENG ; Fei YANG ; Yeting HONG ; Chihao ZHAO ; Minghui LIU ; Mengchao YU ; Xinyan ZHOU ; Kai YIN ; Jiangning CHEN ; Junfeng ZHANG ; Chen-Yu ZHANG ; Feng ZHI ; Xi CHEN
Protein & Cell 2016;7(10):722-734
Programmed cell death 4 (PDCD4) is a RNA-binding protein that acts as a tumor suppressor in many cancer types, including colorectal cancer (CRC). During CRC carcinogenesis, PDCD4 protein levels remarkably decrease, but the underlying molecular mechanism for decreased PDCD4 expression is not fully understood. In this study, we performed bioinformatics analysis to identify miRNAs that potentially target PDCD4. We demonstrated miR-181b as a direct regulator of PDCD4. We further showed that activation of IL6/STAT3 signaling pathway increased miR-181b expression and consequently resulted in downregulation of PDCD4 in CRC cells. In addition, we investigated the biological effects of PDCD4 inhibition by miR-181b both in vitro and in vivo and found that miR-181b could promote cell proliferation and migration and suppress apoptosis in CRC cells and accelerate tumor growth in xenograft mice, potentially through targeting PDCD4. Taken together, this study highlights an oncomiR role for miR-181b in regulating PDCD4 in CRC and suggests that miR-181b may be a novel molecular therapeutic target for CRC.
Animals
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Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins
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genetics
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metabolism
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Caco-2 Cells
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Cell Proliferation
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Colorectal Neoplasms
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genetics
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metabolism
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pathology
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Heterografts
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Humans
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Male
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Mice
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Mice, Nude
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Mice, SCID
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MicroRNAs
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genetics
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metabolism
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Neoplasm Proteins
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genetics
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metabolism
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Neoplasm Transplantation
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RNA, Neoplasm
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genetics
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metabolism
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RNA-Binding Proteins
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genetics
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metabolism


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