1.Expression of KCNN4 in pancreatic cancer tissues, its correlation with prognosis, and impact on pancreatic cancer cell proliferation
YANG Xuan ; CHEN Xinyuan ; RUAN Xiaoyu ; WU Qingru ; GU Yan
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(4):371-377
[摘 要] 目的:探究钾钙激活通道亚家族N成员4(KCNN4)在胰腺癌组织中的表达及其对胰腺癌进展的影响,解析KCNN4在胰腺癌临床诊断及预后判断中的作用。方法:利用GEPIA2数据分析平台,结合TCGA和GTEx数据库的数据分析KCNN4在胰腺癌组织中的表达水平及其与患者预后的关系。收集24例海军军医大学长海医院手术切除的胰腺癌患者的癌及癌旁组织标本,通过qPCR、WB法和免疫组化染色技术验证KCNN4在胰腺癌组织中的表达水平。利用shRNA敲低人胰腺癌细胞中BXPC3和PANC-1中KCNN4的表达,通过CCK-8和克隆形成实验检测细胞增殖与生长情况。利用小鼠胰腺癌KPC细胞构建胰腺癌原位成瘤模型,观察敲低KCNN4对胰腺原位成瘤的影响,统计小鼠生存期(OS)。结果:整合TCGA和GTEx数据库数据分析结果发现,KCNN4在胰腺癌组织中高表达(P < 0.05),且与患者OS和DFS缩短相关(均P < 0.05)。胰腺癌组织中KCNN4 mRNA和蛋白表达量均显著高于癌旁组织(均P < 0.01)。KCNN4敲低后,胰腺癌细胞生长速率显著减慢、克隆形成数量显著减少(均P < 0.01)。小鼠胰腺原位荷瘤实验结果表明,KCNN4敲低可抑制肿瘤细胞在胰腺原位的生长并延长小鼠OS。结论:KCNN4在胰腺癌组织中高表达,其能促进胰腺癌细胞增殖和胰腺癌进展,与患者预后密切相关,有望作为胰腺癌临床诊断及预后评估的靶点。
2.Clinical Pharmacist Training Progress of Pharmaceutical Affairs Committee of Chinese Hospital Association
Xiao RUAN ; Xuelian YAN ; Bo ZHANG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(3):797-804
To describe the history, current status and development trend of clinical pharmacist training in China. The spring and autumn enrollment data of clinical pharmacists training base published by the Pharmaceutical Affairs Committee of Chinese Hospital Association in the past five years (2019—2023) were analyzed, including numbers of training personnel and training bases, types of professions, etc. In 2023, the enrollment of clinical pharmacist training plan was 4106, and 304 training bases were set up in China to enroll students. The Chinese Hospital Association set up 20 specialties, 1 general specialty and 12 half-year specialty specialties, and added 5 specialties of geriatric medicine, general medicine, hematology, psychiatry and emergency department. Popular one-year majors included anti-infection, anti-tumor, cardiovascular medicine, general medicine, respiratory medicine, and endocrinology. The scale of clinical pharmacist training in China continues to expand, and the number of trainees, the number of hospitals in the training bases and the types of specialties have increased significantly compared with those in 2019. The promulgation of relevant policies has promoted the training process, and the team of clinical pharmacists has continued to grow.
3.Mechanism of Pharmacological Liver and Kidney Injuries of Dictamni Cortex Based on UPLC-Q-TOF-MS
Jiahe YAN ; Sujie LIU ; Xiaofan WANG ; Chen WANG ; Jiaxin RUAN ; Fang LU ; Shumin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(20):48-56
ObjectiveThis study aims to reveal the mechanism of liver and kidney injuries caused by Dictamni Cortex and its interrelationship by metabonomics analysis of liver and kidney via ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS). MethodsThe content of the marker compounds of Dictamni Cortex was measured by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to carry out quality control. Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into a blank group (normal saline), an administration group (0.9, 2.7, 8.1 g·kg-1), and a high-dose withdrawal control group, with eight rats in each group. Continuous administration was performed once daily for 28 days. The liver and kidney injuries caused by each administration group were assessed by organ indices, pathological observations, and serum and plasma biochemical indices measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The potential biomarkers of liver and kidney injuries caused by Dictamni Cortex were screened, and pathway enrichment analysis and correlation analysis were performed based on UPLC-Q-TOF-MS. ResultsCompared with the blank group, both the medium- and low-dose groups showed insignificant damage to the liver and kidney of rats. The high-dose group exhibited the most serious damage, and the level of liver and kidney function indices [alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), creatinine (Cr), and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)] and serum inflammatory indices ([interleukin 1β (IL-1β), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)] in the serum were significantly changed (P<0.01). The liver and kidney metabolism pathways and differential metabolites were quite different. Among them, phenylalanine metabolism, niacin and nicotinamide metabolism, and glycerophospholipid metabolism were common pathways. Correlation analysis of differential metabolites showed that there were significant correlations among disorders of 4′-Phosphopantothenoylcysteine, PC (16∶0/15∶0), phenylethylamine, arachidonic acid, and linoleic acid in liver and kidney tissue. ConclusionThe decoction of Dictamni Cortex can cause liver and kidney injuries, and its mechanism may be related to oxidative stress and lipid metabolism disorders. The correlation of differential metabolites indicates the interaction between liver and kidney injuries.
4.Metabolomics Reveals Immune System Domage of Dictamnine
Xiaocan GAI ; Jiaxin RUAN ; Sujie LIU ; Chen WANG ; Xiaofan WANG ; Jiahe YAN ; Yu WANG ; Fang LU ; Shumin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(20):57-65
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of the immunotoxicity induced by dictamnine (DIC) in rats and the recovery effect after drug withdrawal by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry, thereby providing a theoretical basis for elucidating the toxic mechanism of DIC. MethodsSD rats were randomized into blank (normal saline), DIC (10 mg·kg-1), and DIC withdrawal (recovery period) groups (n=8). The rats were continuously treated for 7 days, once a day, and the body weight and organ weight were recorded. The levels of interleukin-1 (IL-1), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the serum and immunoglobulin A (IgA), immunoglobulin G (IgG), and immunoglobulin M (IgM) in the spleen were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to observe the pathological changes in the spleen. ultra performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) was employed to screen the potential biomarkers of immune inflammation caused by DIC, and pathway enrichment analysis and correlation analysis were performed. The mRNA levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase 2 (LPCAT2), and farnesoid X receptor (FXR) in the serum were determined by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). ResultsCompared with the blank group, the DIC group showed elevated levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in the serum (P<0.01), and the DIC withdrawal group showcased lowered levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in the serum (P<0.01). The levels of IgA, IgG, and IgM in the spleen of rats in the DIC group were decreased (P<0.01), while those in the DIC withdrawal group were recovered (P<0.05, P<0.01). Untargeted metabolomics of the serum and spleen screened out 14 common differential metabolites and 14 common metabolic pathways. The Spearman correlation analysis between differential metabolites and inflammatory factors identified PC (32∶0), LysoPC (20∶4/0∶0), LysoPC (P-18∶0/0∶0), taurochenodeoxycholic acid, taurocholic acid, LysoPC [20∶5(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)/0∶0], chenodeoxycholic acid, arachidonic acid, LysoPC (18∶0/0∶0), LysoPC (15∶0/0∶0), LysoPC (16∶0/0∶0), and LysoPC (17∶0/0∶0) as the biomarkers of immunotoxicity induced by DIC in SD rats. In the process of immunotoxicity caused by DIC, lipid metabolism disorders such as glycerophospholipid metabolism, primary bile acid metabolism, and arachidonic acid metabolism were enriched, which was consistent with the DIC-induced inflammatory factors and pathological characteristics of the spleen. Compared with the blank group, the DIC group exhibited up-regulated mRNA levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, LPCAT2, and FXR (P<0.01), and the up-regulation was decreased in the withdrawal group (P<0.01). ConclusionDIC can lead to immune and inflammatory disorders. DIC withdrawal can regulate the expression of biomarkers related to serum and spleen metabolites, regulate the inflammatory metabolic pathway, reduce the inflammation level, and alleviate the metabolic disorders, thus attenuating the potential toxicity induced by DIC.
5.Compound cottonrose hibiscus leaf gel plaster of optimal"Xiaozhongsan"formulation for knee synovitis
Wei YAN ; Bo KONG ; Xiaobing XI ; Yong XU ; Youji JIA ; Beite RUAN ; Jiahui ZHANG ; Honghong MA ; Zhongwei LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(10):1580-1585
BACKGROUND:Previous studies have confirmed that the new compound cottonrose hibiscus leaf gel plaster has a good effect in the treatment of acute soft tissue swelling. OBJECTIVE:To observe the clinical efficacy of compound cottonrose hibiscus leaf gel plaster in the treatment of synovitis of the knee joint. METHODS:Seventy-two patients with knee synovitis were selected from Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from December 2019 to May 2021.These patients were randomly divided into a trial group and a control group,with 36 cases in each group.The trial group was treated with compound cottonrose hibiscus leaf gel plaster,once a day,12 hours each time,while the control group was treated with Diclofenac Diethylamine Emulgel,twice a day.After 28 days of treatment,visual analog scale score,WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index score,quality of life score(SF-36),thickness of knee synovium and comprehensive curative effect were compared between the two groups. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Visual analog scale scores after treatment were lower than those before treatment(P<0.05).Visual analog scale scores in the trial group after 7,14 and 28 days of treatment were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).The WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index scores of the two groups after treatment were lower than those before treatment(P<0.05),and the WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index scores in the trial group after 7,14 and 28 days of treatment were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).(3)The SF-36 quality of life score in the two groups after 28 days of treatment was higher than that before treatment(P<0.05).SF-36 quality of life score in the trial group after 28 days of treatment was higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).(4)After 28 days of treatment,the thickness of knee synovium in the trial group was less than that in the control group(P<0.05),and the effective rate in the trial group was higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).(5)These findings indicate that compared with Diclofenac Diethylamine Emulgel,the compound cottonrose hibiscus leaf gel plaster can better relieve knee pain,enhance knee joint function,reduce synovial hyperplasia,and elevate the overall quality of life of patients.
6.Analysis of intercomparison results of national biological dose estimation capability in 2022
Yan PAN ; Jianlei RUAN ; Gang GAO ; Chunnan PIAO ; Jianxiang LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2024;44(3):223-227
Objective:To improve the ability of radiation health technical institutions for biological dose estimation.Methods:A total of 144 institutions nationwide, including the CDC, prevention and treatment center for occupational disease, colleges and universities, scientific research institutes, nuclear industry systems, and medical and physical examination institutions, were organized to carry out the intercomparison of national biological dose estimation capabilities in 2022. The institutions participating in the comparison were divided into two types of A and B, through the identification of chromosome aberrations, to estimate the irradiation dose (A) or chromosome aberration rate (B). The results were summarized and compared, and the main problems were analyzed and discussed.Results:There were 60 institutions in type A, 52 qualified institutions (including 12 excellent institutions) and 8 unqualified institutions, with a pass rate of 86.7% (20.0% excellent) and a failure rate of 13.3%. There were 84 institutions participating in the biological dose estimation comparison of type B, with 48 qualified institutions, and 36 unqualified institutions, the qualified rate was 57.1%, and the unqualified rate was 42.9%.Conclusions:Most of the institutions participating in type A comparison have the ability to estimate biological dose, and more than half of the institutions participating in type B comparison have the ability to analyze chromosome aberration. The overall ability of institutions participating in type A comparison is higher than in type B.
7.Clinical Observation of Yinlian Gargle in the Prevention and Treatment of Acute Radiation-Induced Oropharyngeal Mucositis After Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Radiotherapy
Caishan FANG ; Peiqi XIAO ; Yu ZHONG ; Yongchun WANG ; Chiming ZHANG ; Min ZHOU ; Yajie YAN ; Yan RUAN
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 2024;35(1):141-147
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Yinlian Gargle in the treatment of acute radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis after nasopharyngeal carcinoma radiotherapy.Methods Thirty-two patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma,who had received first radiation,were randomly split into two groups:the trial group(19 cases)and the control group(13 cases).After all groups were treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy,the control group was given rinse treatment with saline whereas the trial group was given Yinlian Gargle.The incidence of severe acute radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis,the duration and intensity of oropharyngeal discomfort and pain(NRS score),quality of life(QOL-NPC score),duration and intensity of radiation-induced side effects(SE-QOL-NPC score)and symptoms of dry mouth(SE1 score)were monitored before and after intervention in two groups.Results The incidence of grade Ⅲ or above radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis until the sixth week of radiotherapy in the trial group was considerably lower than that in the control group(P<0.001),while the incidence of grade I or above radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis at 1 month after radiotherapy in the trial group was obviously lower than that in the control group(P<0.001).The NRS score of pharyngeal discomfort of the trial group was lower than that of the control group starting from the second week of radiotherapy(P<0.05).The NRS score of oral and oropharyngeal pain was lower than that of the control group starting from the fourth week of radiotherapy(P<0.05).The SE1 score of the trial group was higher than that of the control group starting from the fifth week of radiotherapy(P<0.05).After one month of the completion of the radiotherapy,the NRS score of pharyngeal discomfort and the NRS score of oral and oropharyngeal pain in the trial group were lower than those of the control group(P<0.001).The QOL-NPC score,SE-QOL-NPC score,and SE1 score were all higher than those in the control group(P = 0.05 or P<0.05).Conclusion Patients with nasopharyngeal cancer can greatly reduce their risk of developing severe acute radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis,effectively delay and relieve related symptoms,and enhance quality of life by consistently using Yinlian Gargle during radiotherapy.Additionally,a month after the completion of radiotherapy,it still has positive therapeutic effects on acute radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis.
8.Effects of occupational radiation exposure on peripheral blood lymphocyte count and cell cycle in logging workers
Weiguo LI ; Gang GAO ; Yan PAN ; Hailiang LI ; Jianlei RUAN ; Chunnan PIAO ; Jinghong FU ; Jianxiang LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2024;33(1):28-32
Objective To investigate the effects of prolonged low-dose neutron-γ radiation on peripheral blood lymphocytes of logging workers. Methods The health information of workers in a logging company was collected by on-site blood sample collection and questionnaire survey. Individual doses of γ and neutron radiation were recorded using LiF elements and CR-39, respectively. Lymphocyte count in peripheral blood was measured by blood cytometer. Cell cycle and cyclins were detected by flow cytometry. Results The annual dose of some logging workers exceeded 5 mSv. Lymphocyte counts showed a difference of 15% between the group exposed to the lowest annual dose of 0–1 mSv (mean: 2.45 × 109/L) and the group exposed to the highest annual dose of 5–25 mSv (mean: 2.08 × 109/L). In comparison to pre-shift workers, logging workers exhibited a G1-phase arrest in the lymphocyte cycle, along with increased expression of cyclins p21 and CDK2. Conclusion Prolonged exposure to low-dose neutron-γ radiation leads to reduced lymphocyte counts as well as changes in lymphocyte cycle and cyclin expression.
9.Epidemiological characteristics and diagnosis of imported Plasmodium malariae and Plasmodium ovale malaria cases in five provinces of China from 2014 to 2021
Wen LIN ; Duoquan WANG ; Lingcong SUN ; Tao ZHANG ; Hui YAN ; Wei RUAN ; Ying LIU ; Dongni WU ; Shizhu LI ; Jing XIA ; Hong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2024;36(4):407-411
Objective To investigate the epidemiological characteristics and diagnosis of imported Plasmodium malariae and P. ovale malaria cases in Anhui Province, Hubei Province, Zhejiang Province, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Henan Province from 2014 to 2021, so as to provide insights into malaria control in these five provinces. Methods All data pertaining to malaria cases reported in five provinces of China were captured from Chinese Disease Control and Prevention Information System from 2014 to 2021, and the epidemiological characteristics of imported P. malariae and P. ovale malaria cases were analysed using a descriptive epidemiological method. The duration from onset of malaria to initial diagnosis, duration from initial diagnosis to definitive diagnosis, institutions of initial and definitive diagnoses, and proportion of correct malaria diagnosis at initial diagnosis were statistically analyzed. Results A total of 1 223 imported P. malariae and P. ovale malaria cases were reported in Anhui Province, Hubei Province, Zhejiang Province, Henan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from 2014 to 2021, there were 158 P. malariae malaria cases (12.92%) and 1 065 P. ovale malaria cases (87.08%). Totally 98.53% (1 205/1 223) of the imported malaria cases were from Africa, with Angola (18.99%, 30/158), Nigeria (11.39%,18/158), Cameroon (10.76%, 17/158), Ghana (10.13%, 16/158) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (10.13%,16/158) as predominant countries where P. malariae malaria cases were from, and Ghana (23.19%, 247/1 065), Cameroon (14.74%, 157/1 065), Nigeria (9.39%, 100/1 065) and Angola (6.95%, 74/1 065) as predominant countries where P. ovale malaria cases were from. There were significant differences in the duration from onset of malaria to initial diagnosis (χ2 = 27.673, P = 0.000) and duration from initial diagnosis to definitive diagnosis of P. malariae and P. ovale malaria cases (χ2 = 29.808, P = 0.000), and the proportions of correct initial diagnosis of P. malariae and P. ovale malaria cases were 38.61% (61/158) and 56.53% (602/1 065). There were 74.69% (118/158) of P. malariae malaria cases with definitive diagnosis in county-, city-, and province-level medical institutions, and 79.25% (844/1 065) of P. ovale malaria cases with definitive diagnosis in county- and city-level medical institutions and county-level centers for disease control and prevention. Conclusions The imported P. malariae and P. ovale malaria cases in Anhui Province, Hubei Province, Zhejiang Province, Henan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from 2014 to 2021 were mainly returned from Africa and the proportion of correct diagnosis of P. malariae and P. ovale malaria was low at initial diagnosis. Persistent improvements in the diagnostic capability of malaria are required in medical institutions.
10.Changes of coagulation function and other indicators of the thawed FFP and FLP at 2-6℃
Jie PAN ; Xiangyun YAN ; Zhiyong LU ; Danhong WANG ; Qianqian CHEN ; Hongjie CHEN ; Yuting RUAN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(9):1047-1051
【Objective】 To observe the changes of coagulation factor activity and protein content of the thawed fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and fresh liquid plasma (FLP) during storage at 2-6℃, and to provide reference for exploring the appropriate storage time of FFP at 2-6℃ after thawing. 【Methods】 The small-thaw group and the large-thaw group were respectively detected for the activity of coagulation factor FⅤ (FⅤ∶C) and FⅧ(FⅧ∶C), and the levels of fibrinogen (Fib), total protein (TP) and albumin (Alb) in TTP at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days after thawing. And the FLP was detected for FⅤ∶C, FⅧ∶C, Fib, TP and Alb at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 days and 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26 and 31 days after preparation, respectively. 【Results】 In FFP group, FⅧ∶C decreased gradually with the prolongation of storage time after melting (P<0.05), and decreased by 37.4% and 47.6% respectively in the two groups on the 7th day. There was no statistical difference in FⅤ∶C, Fib, TP and Alb (P>0.05). In FLP group, FⅧ∶C decreased gradually with the prolongation of storage time after melting (P<0.05). There was no statistical difference in FⅤ∶C in 7-day storage group (P>0.05), but it decreased gradually in 31-day storage group (P<0.05). There was no statistical difference in Fib, TP and Alb (P>0.05). 【Conclusion】 Although FⅧ∶C is decreased in thawed FFP stored at 2-6℃ for 7 days, it is still about 52.4%, which should be able to play a normal role in clinical practice.

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