1. Benzyl isothiocyanate induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in cervical cancer through activation of p53 and AMPK-FOXO1a signaling pathways
Tamasha KURMANJIANG ; Xiao-Jing WANG ; Xin-Yi LI ; Hao WANG ; Guo-Xuan XIE ; Yun-Jie CHEN ; Ting WEN ; Xi-Lu CHENG ; Nuraminai MAIMAITI ; Jin-Yu LI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(1):114-158
Aim To investigate the effect of benzyl iso-thiocyanate (BITC) on the proliferation of mouse U14 cervical cancer cells and to explore the mechanism of cytotoxicity based on transcriptomic data analysis. Methods The effect of BITC on U14 cell activity was detected by MTT, nuclear morphological changes were observed by Hochest 33258 and fluorescent inverted microscope, cell cycle and apoptosis were determined by flow cytometry, and the transcriptome database of U14 cells before and after BITC (20 μmol · L
2.Current status and related factors of antiviral treatment among HIV infected men who have sex with men students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(12):1798-1801
Objective:
To investigate the current situation and related factors of antiretroviral therapy (ART) among HIV infected male students engaging in men who have sex with men (MSM), so as to provide the reference data for HIV prevention and treatment.
Methods:
In November 2021, 137 MSM students from 31 provincial administrative regions in China were recruited. An online survey was conducted to collect data on demographic characteristics, ART status, CD4 count, and HIV viral load before treatment. Logistic regression was used to analyze the factors related the effectiveness of ART in MSM.
Results:
Among the included research subjects, 14.6% had late detection of HIV,97.1% of participants were currently undergoing ART. Among those whose ART duration was less than 6 months, while 76.9% were undergoing ART. Logistic regression indicated that HIV infected students who received ART for more than 24 months ( OR =5.28, 95% CI =1.38-20.22) had a higher rate of successful HIV suppression. HIV infected students who reported physical sensory side effects ( OR =0.08, 95% CI =0.01-0.71) and cognitive side effects ( OR =0.28, 95% CI =0.09-0.90) were more likely to experience failure of ARI inhibition ( P <0.05).
Conclusions
There is still room for improvement in the efficacy of ART among MSM students. Strategies to improve treatment adherence must consider individual variances among HIV infected patients and the side effects of medications when designing treatment plans.
3.Analysis of potential categories of sexual behaviors among male students who have sex with men and the status of pre exposure prophylaxis use
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(7):974-977
Objective:
To analyze the use of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among male students who had sex with men (MSM) with different sexual behavior patterns using potential categories, so as to provide evidence for determining the use patterns of PrEP consistent with MSM.
Methods:
A questionnaire survey was conducted by proportional sampling method on MSM in 31 provincial administrative regions in mainland China from 20 October to 30 December 2021, a total of 1 040 students were selected for the study. Latent variable analyses were conducted on a total of seven sexual behavioral characteristics, including knowledge of sexual partner HIV infection, frequency of condom use, number of sexual partners, engaging in group sex, provision of commercial sex, use of sex aids, and history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the past year. And demographic characteristics were analyzed by Logistic regression analysis. The rates of PrEP awareness, willingness to use and usage rate in different sexual behavior risk groups were investigated.
Results:
Student MSM could be divided into two potential category groups:a lowrisk behavior group (82.4%) and a highrisk behavior group (17.6%). The PrEP usage rate (15.8%) was higher in the highrisk behavior group, and the difference was statistically significant compared to the lowrisk behavior group (7.2%) (χ2=13.43, P<0.05). Student MSM residing in the northeast, south, and northwest of China, in the pilot city, and with a sex role of "0.5" (possible acceptance and insertion of sexual behavior) were more likely to be in the highrisk behavior group (OR=3.13, 3.07, 3.87, 2.22, 1.66, P<0.05).
Conclusion
Student MSM in highrisk and lowrisk sexual differs in the behavior of PrEP, and targeted interventions should be implemented to promote the use of PrEP and reduce HIV infection in this population.
4.Perioperative results of cardiac valve surgery in patients with asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection
Xiaochen WANG ; Hailei SUN ; Chaoyu ZHANG ; Zhengchun ZHOU ; Yu WEI ; Haiyang XUAN ; Guangcun CHENG ; Jianjun GE
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;31(07):962-966
Objective To analyze the perioperative outcomes of cardiac valve surgery in patients with asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods The perioperative clinical data of patients receiving heart valve replacement in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China from November 2022 to February 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. According to whether the patients were infected with SARS-CoV-2, they were divided into a non-infected group and an asymptomatic group. The perioperative data of the patients were compared between the two groups, and the effect of asymptomatic infection on the result of heart valve replacement surgery was analyzed. Results A total of 66 patients were enrolled including 36 males and 30 females with a mean age of 58.0±11.1 years. There were 51 patients in the non-infected group and 15 patients in the asymtomatic group. There were 2 patients of mitral valve replacement, 20 patients of aortic valve replacement, 1 patient of double valve replacement, 3 patients of aortic valve replacement with tricuspid valvoplasty, 22 patients of mitral valve replacement and tricuspid valvoplasty, 18 patients of double valve replacement and tricuspid valvoplasty. Asymptomatic infected patients received more emergency surgery than uninfected patients (26.7% vs. 0.0%, P<0.01). There was no statistical difference in the duration of extracorporeal circulation, aortic occlusion, mechanical ventilation time after the surgery, ICU stay, postoperative drainage volume, or postoperative complications between the two groups. Conclusion Perioperative results of cardiac valve surgery in patients with asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection and non-infection are almost the same.
5.Development and Application of Detection Methods for Capture and Transcription Elongation Rate of Bacterial Nascent RNA
Yuan-Yuan LI ; Yu-Ting WANG ; Zi-Chun WU ; Hao-Xuan LI ; Ming-Yue FEI ; Dong-Chang SUN ; O. Claudio GUALERZI ; Attilio FABBRETTI ; Anna Maria GIULIODORI ; Hong-Xia MA ; Cheng-Guang HE
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(9):2249-2260
ObjectiveDetection and quantification of RNA synthesis in cells is a widely used technique for monitoring cell viability, health, and metabolic rate.After exposure to environmental stimuli, both the internal reference gene and target gene would be degraded. As a result, it is imperative to consider the accurate capture of nascent RNA and the detection of transcriptional levels of RNA following environmental stimulation. This study aims to create a Click Chemistry method that utilizes its property to capture nascent RNA from total RNA that was stimulated by the environment. MethodsThe new RNA was labeled with 5-ethyluridine (5-EU) instead of uracil, and the azido-biotin medium ligand was connected to the magnetic sphere using a combination of “Click Chemistry” and magnetic bead screening. Then the new RNA was captured and the transcription rate of 16S rRNA was detected by fluorescence molecular beacon (M.B.) and quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR). ResultsThe bacterial nascent RNA captured by “Click Chemistry” screening can be used as a reverse transcription template to form cDNA. Combined with the fluorescent molecular beacon M.B.1, the synthesis rate of rRNA at 37℃ is 1.2 times higher than that at 15℃. The 16S rRNA gene and cspI gene can be detected by fluorescent quantitative PCR,it was found that the measured relative gene expression changes were significantly enhanced at 25℃ and 16℃ when analyzed with nascent RNA rather than total RNA, enabling accurate detection of RNA transcription rates. ConclusionCompared to other article reported experimental methods that utilize screening magnetic columns, the technical scheme employed in this study is more suitable for bacteria, and the operation steps are simple and easy to implement, making it an effective RNA capture method for researchers.
6.Recent Advances in Nanozymes with Hydrolase-like Activity for Sensing Application
Wen-Xuan JIANG ; Yu WU ; Wei-Qing XU ; Ying ZHOU ; Cheng-Zhou ZHU ; Yue-He LIN
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2024;52(10):1435-1445
As a new type of artificial enzyme,hydrolytic nanozymes possess both hydrolase-like catalytic activity and unique physicochemical properties,enabling them to overcome the limitations of natural enzymes in practical applications and foster the development of new application scenarios.The rise of biomimetic catalysis has inspired the design and development of various nanozymes with hydrolase-like activities.However,due to the complexity of the catalytic mechanism of natural enzymes,accurately mimicking multiple cofactors remains a great challenge.This article summarized the latest research progress in nanozymes with hydrolase-like activity for sensing applications.First,inspired by the catalytic mechanism of natural hydrolase,the recent advances in the bionic design of hydrolytic nanozymes were introduced,highlighting two key cofactors:metal sites and amino acid microenvironments.Then,the sensing applications for detection of pesticides,ions,and biomolecules were summarized,and the current opportunities and challenges were described.
7.Blood pressure management and chronic complications in type 2 diabetes
Junheng ZHANG ; Siyu WANG ; Le CAI ; Wanting XIE ; Haoqing GU ; Qianqian YANG ; Xiaoyun ZHANG ; Xiaoli XU ; Xuan ZHAO ; Yu XU ; Jie CHENG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2024;40(8):710-715
Hypertension heightens the risk of cardiovascular and renal complications in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Optimal blood pressure (BP) management is crucial for preventing these complications. This review consolidates evidence from clinical trials and major BP management guidelines to shed light on key aspects of hypertension management in diabetes. It addresses BP thresholds to initiate antihypertensive treatment, optimal BP control targets, recommended first-line antihypertensive edications, and BP monitoring plan for the prevention of chronic complications in type 2 diabetes.
8.Simultaneou determination of twenty-eight constituents in Dayuan Drink by UPLC-MS/MS
Yu-Jie HOU ; Xin-Jun ZHANG ; Ming SU ; Xin-Rui LI ; Yue-Cheng LIU ; Yu-Qing WANG ; Dan-Dan SUN ; Hui ZHANG ; Kang-Ning XIAO ; Long-Yun DUAN ; Lei CAO ; Zhen-Yu XUAN ; Shan-Xin LIU
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2024;46(11):3545-3552
AIM To establish a UPLC-MS/MS method for the simultaneous content determination of gallic acid,protocatechuic acid,neomangiferin,catechin,caffeic acid,mangiferin,isomangiferin,albiflorin,paeoniflorin,vitexin,liquiritin,scutellarin,baicalin,liquiritigenin,timosaponin BⅡ,quercetin,wogonoside,benzoylpaeoniflorin,isoliquiritigenin,honokiol,magnolol,norarecaidine,arecaidine,arecoline,epicatechin,baicalein,glycyrrhizinate and wogonin in Dayuan Drink.METHODS The analysis was performed on a 35℃thermostatic Syncronis C18 column(100 mm×2.1 mm,1.7 μm),with the mobile phase comprising of 0.1%formic acid-acetonitrile flowing at 0.3 mL/min in a gradient elution manner,and electron spray inoization source was adopted in positive and negative ion scanning with select reaction monitoring mode.RESULTS Twenty-eight constituents showed good linear relationships within their own ranges(R2≥0.991 0),whose average recoveries were 95.60%-103.53%with the RSDs of 0.60%-5.45%.CONCLUSION This rapid,simple,selective,accurate and reliable method can be used for the quality control of Dayuan Drink.
9.Observation on the Therapeutic Effect of Zishen Jianpi Quyu Formula in the Treatment of Migraine Without Aura of Kidney Deficiency and Blood Stasis Type
Hao-Tao FANG ; Yu-Xuan YE ; Ru-Cheng HUANG ; Jie KONG ; Zhi-Ru ZHANG ; Huan-Huan LIANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(11):2936-2942
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of Zishen Jianpi Quyu Formula in treating patients with migraine without aura in the postmenstrual period of kidney deficiency and blood stasis type.Methods A total of 104 patients with migraine without aura of kidney deficiency and blood stasis type were randomly divided into the control group and the trial group,with 52 cases in each group.The control group was treated with Flunarizine Hydrochloride Capsules,and the trial group was treated with Zishen Jianpi Quyu Formula on the basis of treatment for the control group.One menstrual cycle constituted a course of treatment,and the treatment covered a total of two courses(eight weeks).The changes of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome score,migraine attack frequency,duration of migraine headaches,visual analogue scale(VAS)score of migraine headache intensity,Headache Impact Test-6(HIT-6)score and hemorheology indexes in the two groups before and after treatment were observed.Moreover,the efficacy for TCM syndrome and clinical safety in the two groups were evaluated.Results(1)After two courses of treatment,the total effective rate of the trial group was 90.38%(47/52),and that of the control group was 69.23%(36/52),the intergroup comparison(by chi-square test)showed that the efficacy for TCM syndrome in the trial group was significantly superior to that of the control group(P<0.05).(2)After treatment,the TCM syndrome scores of the patients in both groups were significantly lower than those before treatment(P<0.05),and the reduction of TCM syndrome score in the trial group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).(3)After treatment,the migraine attack frequency,duration of migraine headaches,VAS scores of migraine headache intensity in the two groups of patients were significantly improved compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the improvement of migraine headache parameters in the trial group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).(4)After treatment,the HIT-6 score in the two groups was decreased significantly compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease of HIT-6 score in the trial group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).(5)After treatment,hemorheology indexes(including plasma viscosity,whole blood high-shear viscosity,whole blood low-shear viscosity,fibrinogen,and hematocrit)in the two groups were improved compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the improvement of each of hemorheology indexes in the trial group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).(6)During treatment,no serious adverse events occurred in the two groups,which was of high safety.Conclusion Zishen Jianpi Quyu Formula exerts remarkable clinical efficacy in treating patients of migraine without aura in the postmenstrual period of kidney deficiency and blood stasis type.The formula is effective on improving the TCM syndromes and migraine attacks of the patients,achieving the efficacy of milder headache,lower attack frequency and shorter duration,more stability hemorheology indexes and higher safety.
10.Analysis of surgical situations and prognosis of pancreaticoduodenectomy in Jiangsu province (a report of 2 886 cases)
Zipeng LU ; Xin GAO ; Hao CHENG ; Ning WANG ; Kai ZHANG ; Jie YIN ; Lingdi YIN ; Youting LIN ; Xinrui ZHU ; Dongzhi WANG ; Hongqin MA ; Tongtai LIU ; Yongzi XU ; Daojun ZHU ; Yabin YU ; Yang YANG ; Fei LIU ; Chao PAN ; Jincao TANG ; Minjie HU ; Zhiyuan HUA ; Fuming XUAN ; Leizhou XIA ; Dong QIAN ; Yong WANG ; Susu WANG ; Wentao GAO ; Yudong QIU ; Dongming ZHU ; Yi MIAO ; Kuirong JIANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2024;23(5):685-693
Objective:To investigate the surgical situations and perioperative outcome of pancreaticoduodenectomy in Jiangsu Province and the influencing factors for postoperative 90-day mortality.Methods:The retrospective case-control study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 2 886 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy in 21 large tertiary hospitals of Jiangsu Quality Control Center for Pancreatic Diseases, including The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, from March 2021 to December 2022 were collected. There were 1 732 males and 1 154 females, aged 65(57,71)years. Under the framework of the Jiangsu Provincial Pancreatic Disease Quality Control Project, the Jiangsu Quality Control Center for Pancreatic Diseases adopted a multi-center registration research method to establish a provincial electronic database for pancrea-ticoduodenectomy. Observation indicators: (1) clinical characteristics; (2) intraoperative and post-operative conditions; (3) influencing factors for 90-day mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M( Q1, Q3) or M(IQR), and comparison between groups was conducted using the Mann-Whitney U test. Count data were expressed as absolute numbers or constituent ratio, and comparison between groups was conducted using the chi-square test, continuity correction chi-square test and Fisher exact probability. Maximal Youden index method was used to determine the cutoff value of continuous variables. Univariate analysis was performed using the corresponding statistical methods based on data types. Multivariate analysis was performed using the Logistic multiple regression model. Results:(1) Clinical characteristics. Of the 2 886 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy, there were 1 175 and 1 711 cases in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Of the 21 hospitals, 8 hospitals had an average annual surgical volume of <36 cases for pancreaticoduodenectomy, 10 hospitals had an average annual surgical volume of 36-119 cases, and 3 hospitals had an average annual surgical volume of ≥120 cases. There were 2 584 cases performed pancreaticoduodenectomy in thirteen hospitals with an average annual surgical volume of ≥36 cases, accounting for 89.536%(2 584/2 886)of the total cases. There were 1 357 cases performed pancrea-ticoduodenectomy in three hospitals with an average annual surgical volume of ≥120 cases, accounting for 47.020%(1 357/2 886) of the total cases. (2) Intraoperative and postoperative conditions. Of the 2 886 patients, the surgical approach was open surgery in 2 397 cases, minimally invasive surgery in 488 cases, and it is unknown in 1 case. The pylorus was preserved in 871 cases, not preserved in 1 952 cases, and it is unknown in 63 cases. Combined organ resection was performed in 305 cases (including vascular resection in 209 cases), not combined organ resection in 2 579 cases, and it is unknown in 2 cases. The operation time of 2 885 patients was 290(115)minutes, the volume of intra-operative blood loss of 2 882 patients was 240(250)mL, and the intraoperative blood transfusion rate of 2 880 patients was 27.153%(782/2 880). Of the 2 886 patients, the invasive treatment rate was 11.342%(327/2 883), the unplanned Intensive Care Unit (ICU) treatment rate was 3.087%(89/2 883), the reoperation rate was 1.590%(45/2 830), the duration of postoperative hospital stay was 17(11)days, the hospitalization mortality rate was 0.798%(23/2 882), and the failure rate of rescue data in 2 083 cases with severe complications was 6.529%(19/291). There were 2 477 patients receiving postoperative 90-day follow-up, with the 90-day mortality of 2.705%(67/2477). The total incidence rate of complication in 2 886 patients was 58.997%(1 423/2 412). The incidence rate of severe complication was 13.970%(291/2 083). The comprehensive complication index was 8.7(22.6) in 2 078 patients. (3) Influencing factors for 90-day mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Results of multivariate analysis showed that age ≥ 70 years, postoperative invasive treatment, and unplanned ICU treatment were independent risk factors for 90-day mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy ( odds ratio=2.403, 2.609, 16.141, 95% confidence interval as 1.281-4.510, 1.298-5.244, 7.119-36.596, P<0.05). Average annual surgical volume ≥36 cases in the hospital was an independent protective factor for 90-day mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy ( odds ratio=0.368, 95% confidence interval as 0.168-0.808, P<0.05). Conclusions:Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Jiangsu Province is highly con-centrated in some hospitals, with a high incidence of postoperative complications, and the risk of postoperative 90-day mortality is significant higher than that of hospitallization mortality. Age ≥ 70 years, postoperative invasive treatment, and unplanned ICU treatment are independent risk factors for 90-day motality after pancreaticoduodenectomy, and average annual surgical volume ≥36 cases in the hospital is an independent protective factor.


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