1.Precipitating and aggravating factors in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a cross-sectional study
Yang LI ; Yuan JIA ; Yuya XIAO ; Hui WANG ; Yayun ZHAO ; Yongfeng ZHANG ; Juan JIAO
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2024;28(3):189-194
Objective:To investigate the precipitating and aggravating factors in patients with fibromyalgia (FMS) compared to patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods:This study was conducted from January 2015 to November 2021, using a cross-sectional survey research method, based on references to develop a patient-reported "onset and exacerbation triggers questionnaire", and surveyed patients with FMS and RA at the same time, and counted the types and proportions of onset and exacerbation triggers in the two groups of patients and used the chi-square test to make comparisons between the groups.Results:A total of 415 patients with FMS and 200 patients with RA participated the survey. 146 patients with FMS (35.2%) and 38 patients with RA (19.0%) reported morbidity triggers. Experiencing physical injury (71, 17.1%), wind-cold/cold-dampness (30 patients, 7.2%), mental stress (26, 6.2%), and exercise fatigue (10 patients, 2.4%) were the common morbidity triggers for FMS. More FMS patients reported to have experienced physical injuries and mental stress before the onset of the disease compared to RA patients [8.2%(17/200), χ2=5.41, P=0.020; 1.5%(3/200), χ2=6.82, P=0.009]. Exacerbation triggers were reported by 319 patients with FMS (76.9%) and 137 patients with RA (68.5%), in the order of weather changes (219 patients, 52.7%), physical labor (192 patients, 46.2%), mood swings (147 patients, 35.4%), sleep deprivation (145 patients, 34.9%), and mental stress (130 patients, 31.3%). The proportion of FMS patients with symptom exacerbation due to physical labor [46.2%(192/415)], mood swings[35.4%(147/415)], sleep deprivation[34.9%(145/415)], mental stress[31.3%(130/415)], and infection [9.3%(39/415)] was significantly higher than that of RA patients [35.0%(70/200), χ2=7.00, P=0.008; 19.5%(39/200), χ2=16.22, P<0.001; 13.5%(27/200), χ2=30.79, P<0.001; 17.5%(35/200), χ2=13.14, P<0.001; 3.0%(6/200), χ2=8.15, P=0.004). Conclusion:More than a third of FMS patients reported precipitating factors, and nearly four fifths FMS patients reported at least one aggravating trigger. FMS patients are likely to be more sensitive to environmental changes and perceived stress than RA patients.
2.ATP5J regulates mitochondrial function through TOMM20 and promotes metastasis of human hepatocellular carcinoma cells
Junzhi LENG ; Genwang WANG ; Di LIU ; Kejun LIU ; Qi WANG ; Yongfeng HUI
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2024;40(3):431-437
AIM:To explore the mechanism of ATP synthase mitochondrial F0 complex H+ transporting,sub-unit F6(ATP5J)in affecting the metastasis of hepatoma carcinoma cells by regulating mitochondrial function-mediated cy-toskeletal remodeling.METHODS:Hepatocellular carcinoma cells Li-7 were used to construct the ATP5J overexpression and knockdown models.JC-1 staining was used to detect the mitochondrial membrane potential in each group,reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels were examined by DCHF-DA,and mitochondrial ATP fluorescence probe was used to assess mito-chondrial function.Cytoskeletal remodeling was detected with a microfilament green fluorescent probe(Actin-Tracker Green-488).Transwell assay was used to assess cell invasion ability.The expression levels of ATP5J and translocase of outer mitochondrial membrane 20(TOMM20)were determined by Western blot.RESULTS:Overexpression of ATP5J up-regulated mitochondrial membrane potential and mitochondrial ATP fluorescence intensity,induced cytoskeletal re-modeling,promoted cell invasion and TOMM20 expression,and inhibited ROS production(P<0.01).On the contrary,knockdown of ATP5J significantly decreased mitochondrial membrane potential and mitochondrial ATP fluorescence inten-sity,significantly decreased cell invasion ability and TOMM20 expression,promoted ROS production and blocked cyto-skeletal remodeling(P<0.01).CONCLUSION:ATP5J regulates mitochondrial energy transformation in hepatocellular carcinoma cells,and affects metastasis of hepatoma carcinoma cells by regulating mitochondrial membrane potential and mitochondrial ATP production-mediated cytoskeletal remodeling through TOMM20.
3.Correlation between the mutation spectrum of the UGT1A1 gene and clinical phenotype in patients with inherited hyperunconjugated bilirubinemia
Qingfang XIONG ; Yujia LU ; Lei ZOU ; Hui ZHOU ; Hao REN ; Xiaoning FENG ; Yongfeng YANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2024;32(4):340-345
Objective:To analyze the distribution characteristics of UGT1A1 mutant genes (including enhancers, promoters, and exons 1-5) and further explore the correlation between UGT1A1 genotype and clinical phenotypes in patients with inherited hyperunconjugated bilirubinemia.Methods:Patients diagnosed with hereditary hyperunconjugated bilirubinemia at Nanjing Second Hospital from June 2015 to December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The UGT1A1 gene was examined using Sanger sequencing in all patients. Complete blood count, liver function, and abdominal imaging examinations were performed. Comparison of categorical variable data using χ2 testor Fisher percision tests. Comparison of continaous veriable data with normal distribution using t-test. Results:112 cases (male:female ratio 81:31, aged 9-70 years) had inherited hyperunconjugated bilirubinemia, with a total of 14 mutation sites identified, of which seven were confirmed mutations, and the frequency ranged from high to low: (TA)n accounted for 50%, c.211G>A (p.G71R) accounted for 49.10%, 1456T>G (p.Y486D) accounted for 16.96%, c.686C>A (p.R229W) accounted for 12.5%, 1091C>T (p.P364L) accounted for 8.04%, and c- 3279T>G accounted for 0.982%. Simultaneously, all patients had one to four mutations, of which only one mutation was the most common (55.36%), followed by two mutations (37.5%), and rare three and four mutations (5.36% and 1.78%). There was no statistical significance in total bilirubin (TBil) levels among the four groups ( F=0.652, P=0.583). One mutation was most common in (TA)n and c.211G>A (p.G71R), among which TA6/TA7 ( n=10) and TA7/TA7 ( n=14) mutations were statistically significant in TBil ( t=2.143, P=0.043). The c.211G>A (p.G71R) heterozygous ( n=9) and isolated ( n=15) mutation had no statistical significance in TBil ( t=0.382, P=0.706). The GS group accounted for 75%, the intermediate group accounted for 16.9%, and the CNS-Ⅱ group accounted for 8%. TBil was statistically significant among the three groups ( F=270.992, P<0.001). There was no statistically significant difference ( χ2=3.317, P=0.19) between mutation 1 (44 cases, 14 cases, and 4 cases, respectively) and mutations ≥ 2 (40 cases, 5 cases, and 5 cases, respectively) in the GS group, intermediate group, and CNS-II group. Conclusion:The number of UGT1A1 gene mutation sites may have no synergistic effect on TBil levels in patients with inherited hyperunconjugated bilirubinemia. TA7/TA7 mutations are not uncommon, and TBil levels are relatively high.
4.Combination of serum alpha-fetoprotein,PIVKA-Ⅱ and glypican-3 in diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma:a meta-analysis
Hongliang SONG ; Jianguo WANG ; Hui ZHANG ; Yongfeng WU ; Kai WANG ; Xiaobo WANG ; Xiao XU
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2024;53(1):131-139
Objective:To assess the value of serum alpha-fetoprotein(AFP),protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-Ⅱ(PIVKA-Ⅱ)and glypican-3(GPC-3)in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods:Studies of AFP,PIVKA-Ⅱ,GPC-3 or in combination for the diagnosis of HCC since 2002 were searched in PubMed,Web of Science and Embase databases.The literature was screened according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,the quality of the included articles was evaluated by QUADAS checklist,and relevant data were extracted by Meta DiSc,Review Manager 5.4 and Stata 15.1.The diagnostic values of AFP,PIVKA-Ⅱ and GPC-3 alone or in combination for HCC were assessed with receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results:A total of 32 articles were included in the study.Meta-analysis showed that when a single marker was used to diagnose HCC,the area under the ROC curve(AUC)of PIVKA-Ⅱ was the highest(0.88,95%CI:0.85-0.91),followed by GPC-3 and AFP.The AUC of combination of serum markers was higher than that of a single marker,and the AUC of PIVKA-Ⅱ combined with GPC-3 was the highest(0.90,95%CI:0.87-0.92).When a single marker was used for diagnosis,the sensitivity of PIVKA-Ⅱ and GPC-3 were relatively high(0.75 and 0.76),while the specificity of PIVKA-Ⅱ(0.88)and AFP(0.87)were higher than that of GPC-3(0.81).The sensitivity of the combination of serum markers was higher than that of a single marker,while the specificity was not significantly improved.When a single marker is used to diagnose HCC,the diagnostic odds ratio(DOR)of PIVKA-Ⅱ was the highest(22,95%CI:13-36),followed by GPC-3 and AFP.The DOR of the combination of two markers in the diagnosis of HCC was higher than that of a single marker,and the DOR of AFP combined with GPC-3 was the highest(25,95%CI:9-67).The DOR of the combination of the three markers was significantly reduced to 10(95%CI:7-45).Conclusions:When a single marker is used,PIVKA-Ⅱhas a higher diagnostic value for HCC.The combination of two markers can significantly improve the diagnostic sensitivity,and AFP combined with PIVKA-Ⅱ is recommended for the diagnosis of HCC.The combination of all three markers failed to further improve the diagnostic value.
5.Diagnostic value of a combined serology-based model for minimal hepatic encephalopathy in patients with compensated cirrhosis
Shanghao LIU ; Hongmei ZU ; Yan HUANG ; Xiaoqing GUO ; Huiling XIANG ; Tong DANG ; Xiaoyan LI ; Zhaolan YAN ; Yajing LI ; Fei LIU ; Jia SUN ; Ruixin SONG ; Junqing YAN ; Qing YE ; Jing WANG ; Xianmei MENG ; Haiying WANG ; Zhenyu JIANG ; Lei HUANG ; Fanping MENG ; Guo ZHANG ; Wenjuan WANG ; Shaoqi YANG ; Shengjuan HU ; Jigang RUAN ; Chuang LEI ; Qinghai WANG ; Hongling TIAN ; Qi ZHENG ; Yiling LI ; Ningning WANG ; Huipeng CUI ; Yanmeng WANG ; Zhangshu QU ; Min YUAN ; Yijun LIU ; Ying CHEN ; Yuxiang XIA ; Yayuan LIU ; Ying LIU ; Suxuan QU ; Hong TAO ; Ruichun SHI ; Xiaoting YANG ; Dan JIN ; Dan SU ; Yongfeng YANG ; Wei YE ; Na LIU ; Rongyu TANG ; Quan ZHANG ; Qin LIU ; Gaoliang ZOU ; Ziyue LI ; Caiyan ZHAO ; Qian ZHAO ; Qingge ZHANG ; Huafang GAO ; Tao MENG ; Jie LI ; Weihua WU ; Jian WANG ; Chuanlong YANG ; Hui LYU ; Chuan LIU ; Fusheng WANG ; Junliang FU ; Xiaolong QI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2023;46(1):52-61
Objective:To investigate the diagnostic accuracy of serological indicators and evaluate the diagnostic value of a new established combined serological model on identifying the minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) in patients with compensated cirrhosis.Methods:This prospective multicenter study enrolled 263 compensated cirrhotic patients from 23 hospitals in 15 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities of China between October 2021 and August 2022. Clinical data and laboratory test results were collected, and the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score was calculated. Ammonia level was corrected to the upper limit of normal (AMM-ULN) by the baseline blood ammonia measurements/upper limit of the normal reference value. MHE was diagnosed by combined abnormal number connection test-A and abnormal digit symbol test as suggested by Guidelines on the management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis. The patients were randomly divided (7∶3) into training set ( n=185) and validation set ( n=78) based on caret package of R language. Logistic regression was used to establish a combined model of MHE diagnosis. The diagnostic performance was evaluated by the area under the curve (AUC) of receiver operating characteristic curve, Hosmer-Lemeshow test and calibration curve. The internal verification was carried out by the Bootstrap method ( n=200). AUC comparisons were achieved using the Delong test. Results:In the training set, prevalence of MHE was 37.8% (70/185). There were statistically significant differences in AMM-ULN, albumin, platelet, alkaline phosphatase, international normalized ratio, MELD score and education between non-MHE group and MHE group (all P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that AMM-ULN [odds ratio ( OR)=1.78, 95% confidence interval ( CI) 1.05-3.14, P=0.038] and MELD score ( OR=1.11, 95% CI 1.04-1.20, P=0.002) were independent risk factors for MHE, and the AUC for predicting MHE were 0.663, 0.625, respectively. Compared with the use of blood AMM-ULN and MELD score alone, the AUC of the combined model of AMM-ULN, MELD score and education exhibited better predictive performance in determining the presence of MHE was 0.755, the specificity and sensitivity was 85.2% and 55.7%, respectively. Hosmer-Lemeshow test and calibration curve showed that the model had good calibration ( P=0.733). The AUC for internal validation of the combined model for diagnosing MHE was 0.752. In the validation set, the AUC of the combined model for diagnosing MHE was 0.794, and Hosmer-Lemeshow test showed good calibration ( P=0.841). Conclusion:Use of the combined model including AMM-ULN, MELD score and education could improve the predictive efficiency of MHE among patients with compensated cirrhosis.
6.The current situation of the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome
Yang LI ; Yuan JIA ; Yuya XIAO ; Hui WANG ; Yayun ZHAO ; Yongfeng ZHANG ; Juan JIAO
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2022;26(9):596-602
Objective:To investigate the currentstatus of the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), and analyze the related factors in order to improve the diagnostic level of the disease.Methods:A survey was carried out, A "FMS diagnosis table" was developed. The demographic data and past medical experience of patients were recorded. The rates of misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis were calculated. The specific misdiagnosed cases were recorded and analyzed. According to the previous diagnosis history, patients were divided into misdiagnosed group, missed diagnosis group and correct diagnosis group. The demographic characteristics, medical history and disease severity in the misdiagnosis group and missed diagnosis group were statistically analyzed, and compared with the correct diagnosis group. The reasons for missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis were explored.Results:A total of 277 patients were included in the survey. Only 19.1%(53 cases) of patients were correctly diagnosed, 22.7%(63 cases) of patients were misdiagnosed, 58.1% of patients were missed. The mean time from first symptom to disease diagnosis was (51.0±81.2) months. They were often misdiagnosed as osteoarthritis ( n=21, 33.3%), rheumatoid arthritis ( n=13, 20.6%), lumbar disease ( n=12, 19.0%), and anxiety and depression ( n=11, 17.4%). Patients' social and economic status such as age, income, educational level and the diagnosis level of pain related clinicians in medical institutions at all levels were factors that might influence misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis rate. In terms of demographic characteristics, the correctly diagnosed group had a lower average age of (44±13) years ( t=8.64/9.20, P<0.05), a higher proportion of employees, a higher monthly income ( χ2=7.10/6.87, P<0.05), and a higher education level ( χ2=7.12, P<0.05). In terms of visits, the rate of visits to other medical institutions (private hospitals) in the missed diagnosis group was higher, and the number of doctors visited was also lower. In terms of illness, the diffuse pain index (WPI) score and FMS symptom severity (SSS) score were lower in the missed diagnosis group. Conclusion:The current situation of the diagnosis of FMS in China is not optimistic, and the diagnosis should be differentiated from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cervical and lumbar diseases, and cardiac diseases. In order to reduce the misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis of this disease, it is necessary to strengthen the public education, improve the understanding of this disease in primary care doctors, and physicians in orthopedics, acupuncture and pain departments.
8.Case report of congenital broncho-bile duct fistula
Qi WANG ; Min CHEN ; Rong JIN ; Yongfeng SUN ; Hui XU ; Xing CHENG ; Wei WU ; Jia YU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(1):67-69
To retrospectively analyze the clinical data of a child with congenital broncho-bile duct fistula(CBBF) in Guiyang Children′s Hospital in June 2019.A female, aged 7 years and 6 months old, patient presented cough with a large amount of yellow green mucus.The main clinical manifestation was recurrent pulmonary infection after birth.After the fistula was found by electronic bronchoscope, doctors cooperated with imaging department, anesthe-siology department and pediatric surgery department.After treatment, the child recovered and discharged.There are few reports on CBBF.This study suggested that, in view of the refractory pneumonia with recurrent pulmonary infection and yellow green sputum after birth, and that the effect of anti-infection treatment was poor, clinicians should pay attention to the CBBF, take bronchoscopy as soon as possible, and make early diagnosis by combining with imaging technology, thus formulating a reasonable diagnosis and treatment plan under multidisciplinary cooperation, so as to improve the diagnosis and treatment of this rare disease clinical diagnosis and treatment level, and reduce missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis as well.
9.Cervical lesions caused by HPV subtype infection
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;32(1):67-
Objective To investigate the relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical lesions, and to explore the application value of HPV typing in cervical disease screening. Methods Colposcopic examination and cervical biopsy were performed in 1 851 cases of HPV positive patients from January 2017 to September 2018 in the cervical disease clinic of Shanghai First People's Hospital.Pathological diagnosis was used as the gold standard to analyze the distribution of HPV subtypes and the relationship between HPV subtypes and cervical lesions. Results Among 1 851 patients, high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection was the main type.The detection rate of HPV 16 was the highest, followed by HPV52, HPV58, HPV53 and so on.A total of 234 patients with positive biopsy results were found, and 77 patients with CIN2 or above lesions were detected.The ratio of CIN2 or above patients with HPV 16 was 11.8% (45/380), higher than 2.4% (32/1 328) of other high-risk subtypes such as HPV52 and HPV58.The difference was statistically significant(
10.Long noncoding RNA FOXD2-AS1 incuced gastric cancer cell MGC-803 to apatinib resistance by regulating miR-185-5p/CCND2 modulating axis
WU Xiaoxia1 ; SHAN Yongfeng ; CAO Fei1 ; ZHANG Binbin1 ; WANG Haonan1 ; LIU Hui ; XU Yan2 ; YU Hao1
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2018;25(11):1104-1112
Objective: To investigate the molecular mechanism of lncRNA FOXD2-AS1 participating in apatinib resistance in gastric cancer cells by regulating miR-185-5p/CCND2 axis. Methods: The gastri cancer tissues and corresponding paracancerous tissues of 25 patients with gastric cancer were collected from April 2016 to December 2017 in the Fifth People’s Hospital of Wuxi City. The expressions of FOXD2-AS1, miR-185-5p, and cyclin D2 (CCND2) in gastric cancer tissues or cell lines were examined by quantitative realtime polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). CCK-8 assay, Transwell assay and Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining flow cytometry assay were applied to assess the sensitivity of gastric cancer cells to apatinib. The interaction between FOXD2-AS1, miR-185-5p and CCND2 was explored by dual luciferase reporter gene assay, which was then confirmed by qRT-PCR, and Western blotting. Results: FOXD2-AS1 was highly expressed in gastric cancer tissues and apatinib-resistant gastric cancer cells. Over-expression of FOXD2-AS1 promoted apatinib-resistance of MGC-803/AP cells. Dual luciferase reporter gene assay confirmed that FOXD2-AS1 directly interacted with miR-185-5p and suppressed its expression. miR-185-5p significantly abolished the promotion effect of FOXD2-AS1 on apatinibresistance via inhibiting cell proliferation, invasion and promoting apoptosis of gastric MGC-803/AP cells. miR-185-5p could negatively regulate CCND2 expression; and FOXD2-AS1 promoted the cell proliferation, invasion and inhibited apoptosis of MGC-803/AP cells via down-regulating the inhibition effect of miR-185-5p on CCND2, thus further enhanced the apatinib-resistance of gastric cancer cells. Conclusion: FOXD2-AS1 induced apatinib-resistance of gastric cancer cells by regulating miR-185-5p/CCND2 axis.

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