1.Disease costs in inpatients with schizophrenia,major depressive disorder,and bipolar disorder
Guoping WU ; Jingming WEI ; Yueqin HUANG ; Tingting ZHANG ; Yanling HE ; Liang ZHOU ; Jie ZHANG ; Yuandong GONG ; Yan LIU ; Bo LIU ; Jin LU ; Zijian ZHAO ; Yuhang LIANG ; Libo WANG ; Bin LI ; Linling JIANG ; Zhongcai LI ; Zhaorui LIU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2024;38(1):9-15
Objective:To evaluate direct and indirect costs for schizophrenia,major depressive disorder(MDD)and bipolar disorder,and to compare their differences of cost composition,and to explore the drivers of the total costs.Methods:A total of 3 175 inpatients with schizophrenia,MDD,and bipolar disorder were recruited.In-patient's self-report total direct of medical costs outpatient and inpatient,out-of-pocket costs,and direct non-medical costs were regarded as direct costs.Productivity loss and other loss caused by damaging properties were defined as indirect costs.The perspectives of this study included individual and societal levels.Multivariate regression analysis was applied for detecting the factors influencing disease costs.Results:The total cost of schizophrenia was higher than those of MDD and bipolar disorder at individual and societal levels.The indirect costs of three mental disorders were higher than the direct costs,and the indirect cost ratio of bipolar disorder was higher than those of schizophre-nia and MDD.Age,gender,working condition and marital status(P<0.05)were the important drivers of total costs.Conclusion:The economic burden of the three mental disorders is relatively heavy.Schizophrenia has heaviest disease burden,and the productivity loss due to mental disorders is the driving force of the soaring disease cost
3.Genome-wide identification of the BmAKR gene family in the silkworm (Bombyx mori) and their expression analysis in diapause eggs and nondiapause eggs.
Jing GONG ; Wei ZHANG ; Qinglang WANG ; Zijian ZHU ; Jiaxin PANG ; Yong HOU
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2023;39(12):4982-4995
The aldo-keto reductase super family (AKRs) has a wide range of substrate specificity. However, the systematic identification of insect AKR gene family members has not been reported. In this study, bioinformatics methods were used to predict the phylogenetic evolution, physical and chemical properties, chromosome location, conserved motifs, and gene structure of AKR family members in Bombyx mori (BmAKR). Transcriptome data or quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) were used to analyze the expression level of BmAKR genes during different organizational periods and silkworm eggs in different developmental states. Moreover, Western blotting was used to detect the expression level of the BmAKR in silkworm eggs. The results showed that 11 BmAKR genes were identified. These genes were distributed on 4 chromosomes of the silkworm genome, all of which had the (α/β) 8-barrel motif, and their physical and chemical characteristics were relatively similar. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the BmAKR genes could be divided into 2 subgroups (AKR1 and AKR2). Transcriptome data analysis showed that the expression of BmAKR genes were quite different in different tissues and periods. Moreover, the expression analysis of BmAKR genes in silkworm eggs showed that some genes were expressed significantly higher in nondiapause eggs than in diapause eggs; but another gene, BmAKR1-1, was expressed significantly higher in diapause eggs than in nondiapause eggs. The detection of protein level found that the difference trend of BmAKR1-1 in diapause eggs and non-diapause eggs was consistent with the results of qRT-PCR. In conclusion, BmAKR1-1 was screened out as candidates through the identification and analysis of the BmAKR genes in silkworm, which may regulate silkworm egg development is worthy of further investigation.
Animals
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Bombyx/metabolism*
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Phylogeny
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Diapause
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Genes, Insect
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Gene Expression Profiling
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Insect Proteins/metabolism*
4.Effects and mechanism of Elafibranor on the proliferation, migration and apoptosis of human prostate cancer
Junjie AI ; Zijian WANG ; Wei NI ; Xiaojuan LIN
Journal of Modern Urology 2023;28(9):813-817
【Objective】 To investigate the effects and molecular mechanism of Elafibranor (ELA) on the proliferation, migration and apoptosis of human prostate cancer (PCa) cells. 【Methods】 After PCa DU145 cells were treated with culture media containing different dosages of ELA, the proliferation, migration and apoptosis were determined with MTT assay, wound healing assay and Transwell assay, respectively. The expressions of genes related to lipid metabolism were detected with real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (real-time qPCR). 【Results】 The relative cell proliferation rate at 48 h was 100% in the blank control group, (86.9±7.8)% in the low-dose (5 μmol/L) group and (58.5±9.4)% in the high-dose (15 μmol/L) group;the wound healing rate at 24 h was (74.7±3.2)%, (61.8±2.9)% and (53.2±3.3)%;the relative percentage of migrated cells at 24 h was 100%, (32.4±11.2)% and (15.4±3.2)%;the cell apoptosis rate at 48 h was (9.3±1.4)%, (11.3±0.3)%, and (15.2±4.5)%, respectively, all P<0.05. After ELA treatment for 48 h, the genes related to fatty acid intake (SCPX, PLTP) and fatty acid oxidation (PDK1, ACOX2) were significantly down-regulated in the high-dose group, while the gene related to fatty acid deposition (PLIN2) was significantly up-regulated, indicating that the lipid metabolism pathway of DU145 cells was seriously interfered by the ELA treatment. 【Conclusion】 ELA can inhibit the proliferation and migration, and promote the apoptosis of prostate cancer cells by interfering in the lipid metabolism pathway, which exhibits remarkable potential of clinical translation in the field of anti-tumor chemotherapy.
5.The effects on the language ability and life quality of aphasic stroke survivors of synchronous, long-distance speech rehabilitation training based on Oral Reading for Language with Aphasia
Li GAN ; Xin YANG ; LiJuan LI ; Lei WANG ; Zijian PANG ; Yang YANG ; Hongyan WANG ; Xinxing CHEN ; Quan WEI
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2023;45(3):199-204
Objective:To observe any effect of long-distance application of Oral Reading for Language with Aphasia (ORLA) training on patients with post-stroke aphasia.Methods:A total of 42 stroke survivors with aphasia were randomly divided into an inpatient group, and two online groups, each of 14. All three groups had their routine rehabilitation treatment supplemented with ordinary multimodal language therapy and ORLA. The inpatient group completed the routine in the rehabilitation treatment room, while the online groups completed it at home using Tencent video conferencing software. The conventional multimodal language therapy was conducted once daily, 5 days a week for 4 weeks. For the inpatient group and online group 2 the daily session lasted 30 minutes, while for the online 1 groups the daily length was doubled. The ORLA therapy was also conducted once daily, 5 days a week for 4 weeks, for the inpatient group and online group 2 the daily session lasted 1h, while for the online 1 groups the daily length was 30min.The speech function, reading ability and life quality of the three groups were evaluated before and after the intervention using the Western Aphasia Battery, the Chinese Standard Aphasia Examination Scale and the Chinese version of the Stroke Aphasia Quality of Life Scale.Results:After treatment, the average aphasia quotient (AQ), reading, naming and quality of life scores in all three groups had improved significantly compared with those before treatment. And related language ability scores (such as retelling, fluency, information volume, listening comprehension, etc.) had also improved significantly in all three groups. However, the average AQ, reading, and oral fluency scores of the inpatient group and online group 2 were significantly higher than those of online group 1. Significant improvement was also observed in the reading aloud and life quality of all three groups, but the average improvement in reading aloud was significantly greater in the inpatient group and in online group 2 compared to online group 1. The average life quality of the online groups was significantly superior to that of the inpatient group.Conclusion:Medium- and high-intensity ORLA synchronous remote speech rehabilitation can significantly improve the speech ability, reading ability and life quality of aphasic stroke survivors.
6.Study on reverse transsynaptic virus tracing targeting Shenmen (HT7) and heart in mice
Libin WU ; Fan ZHANG ; Qing YU ; Lei LIU ; Xia WEI ; Ronglin CAI ; Zijian WU ; Ling HU
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2023;21(2):109-120
Objective: To investigate the neural connections between Shenmen (HT7)-heart and the brain by observing the tracing viruses co-labeled brain nuclear groups after injection of the pseudorabies viruses (PRV), the reverse transsynaptic virus tracer carrying different fluorescent protein genes, into the myocardium and Shenmen (HT7) point, respectively.Methods: Pseudorabies virus 531 (PRV531) carrying the green fluorescent protein gene and pseudorabies virus 724 (PRV724) carrying the red fluorescent protein gene were injected into the left ventricular wall and Shenmen (HT7) point area of the left forelimb of six C57BL/6 mice, respectively. After 120 h, whole brain tissue was extracted under 4% paraformaldehyde perfusion to prepare brain sections. Neuronal co-labeling with the tracing viruses was observed under fluorescence microscopy. Results: Co-labeled signals from the mouse ventricular wall and Shenmen (HT7) point region were found at all levels of the mouse central nervous areas, such as the cerebral cortex, hypothalamus, midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata. The number of co-labeled neurons was higher in the primary motor area, the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus, the subceruleus nucleus, and the paramedian reticular nucleus. Conclusion: There is a neural connection between Shenmen (HT7), the heart, and the brain, which may be most closely related to the autonomic nervous system.
7.Fine-tuning cell organelle dynamics during mitosis by small GTPases.
Zijian ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Quentin LIU
Frontiers of Medicine 2022;16(3):339-357
During mitosis, the allocation of genetic material concurs with organelle transformation and distribution. The coordination of genetic material inheritance with organelle dynamics directs accurate mitotic progression, cell fate determination, and organismal homeostasis. Small GTPases belonging to the Ras superfamily regulate various cell organelles during division. Being the key regulators of membrane dynamics, the dysregulation of small GTPases is widely associated with cell organelle disruption in neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases, such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Recent discoveries shed light on the molecular properties of small GTPases as sophisticated modulators of a remarkably complex and perfect adaptors for rapid structure reformation. This review collects current knowledge on small GTPases in the regulation of cell organelles during mitosis and highlights the mediator role of small GTPase in transducing cell cycle signaling to organelle dynamics during mitosis.
Humans
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Mitosis
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Monomeric GTP-Binding Proteins
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Neoplasms
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Organelles/physiology*
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Signal Transduction
8.Analysis of influencing factors for hepatic artery complications of liver transplantation from donation after citizen's death
Yang CAO ; Hongtao ZHANG ; Wei PENG ; Jianlin WANG ; Zijian JIANG ; Kaishan TAO ; Zhaoxu YANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2021;20(10):1055-1060
Objective:To investigate the influencing factors for hepatic artery complica-tions of liver transplantation from donation after citizen's death.Methods:The retrospective cohort study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 147 recipients who underwent liver transplan-tation from donation after citizen's death in Xijing Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University from January 2015 to June 2020 were collected. There were 109 males and 38 females, aged (46±12)years. All recipients underwent liver transplantation from donation after citizen's death. Observation indicators: (1) surgical situations; (2) occurrence of hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation; (3) analysis of donor related influencing factors for hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation; (4) analysis of recipient related influencing factors for hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation; (5) follow-up. Follow-up was conducted using outpatient examination or telephone interview to detect survival of recipients up to June 2021. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M(range). Univariate analysis was conducted using the Fisher exact probability, and multivariate analysis was conducted using the COX regression model. Kaplan-Meier method was used to calculate the cumulative survival rate and draw the survival curve. Results:(1) Surgical situations: of the 147 recipients, 108 cases underwent orthotopic liver transplantation, and 39 cases underwent piggyback liver transplantation. The operation time of 147 recipients was (458±101)minutes. (2) Occurrence of hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation: 4 of the 147 recipients had hepatic artery complications, including 3 cases with hepatic artery embolism and 1 case with hepatic artery stenosis. The time to occurrence of hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation was (5±2)days. (3) Analysis of donor related influencing factors for hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation: results of univariate analysis showed that age, atherosclerosis, fatty liver and arterial variation were not donor related factors influencing hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation ( P>0.05). (4) Analysis of recipient related influencing factors for hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation: results of multivariate analysis showed that insufficient hepatic artery blood flow in the recipient was an independent risk factor for hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation ( hazard ratio=10.13, 95% confidence interval as 1.05-97.42, P<0.05). (5) Follow-up: 146 of the 147 recipients were followed up for 1 to 77 months, with a median follow-up time of 34 months. The 1-year cumulative survival rate of the 146 recipients was 92.2%. Conclusion:Insufficient hepatic artery blood flow of the recipient is an independent risk factor for hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation from donation after citizen's death.
9.Effects of enteral nutrition powder on short-term postoperative outcomes of patients with digestive tract malignancies in China: a Meta-analysis
Mingwei ZHU ; Hongyuan CUI ; Zijian LI ; Chengyu LIU ; Junmin WEI
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2021;20(11):1227-1236
Nutritional support therapy can improve to the postoperative nutritional status and quality of life of patients with digestive tract malignancies. Clinical guidelines at home and abroad recommend early preoperative nutritional support therapy based on oral nutrition supple-mentation for patients undergoing surgery for digestive tract malignancies to reduce the risk of malnutrition. Enteral nutrition powder is the main perioperative nutritional support method for patients with basically normal gastrointestinal function. At present, many Meta-analyses also point out that early postoperative nutrition can effectively enhance the body′s immunity, reduce post-operative complications and shorten the length of hospital stay. However, the analysis of short-term outcome indicators is not comprehensive, and there is no summary analysis result on Chinese patients. The authors review the relevant literatures and conduct a Meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of enteral nutrition powder on the short-term postoperative outcomes of Chinese patients with digestive tract malignancies.
10. Early containment strategies and core measures for prevention and control of novel coronavirus pneumonia in China
Wei CHEN ; Qing WANG ; Yuanqiu LI ; Hailiang YU ; Yinyin XIA ; Muli ZHANG ; Ying QIN ; Ting ZHANG ; Zhibin PENG ; Ruochen ZHANG ; Xiaokun YANG ; Wenwu YIN ; Zhijie AN ; Dan WU ; Zundong YIN ; Shu LI ; Qiulan CHEN ; Luzhao FENG ; Zhongjie LI ; Zijian FENG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;54(3):1-6
In December 2019, novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province, and spread rapidly across the country. In the early stages of the epidemic, China adopted the containment strategy and implemented a series of core measures around this strategic point, including social mobilization, strengthening case isolation and close contacts tracking management, blocking epidemic areas and traffic control to reduce personnel movements and increase social distance, environmental measures and personal protection, with a view to controlling the epidemic as soon as possible in limited areas such as Wuhan. This article summarizes the background, key points and core measures in the country and provinces. It sent prospects for future prevention and control strategies.

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