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  1. Article ; Online: Two predicted models based on ceRNAs and immune cells in lung adenocarcinoma

    Miaomiao Zhang / Peiyan Zheng / Yuan Wang / Baoqing Sun

    PeerJ, Vol 9, p e

    2021  Volume 11029

    Abstract: Background It is well accepted that both competitive endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) and immune microenvironment exert crucial roles in the tumor prognosis. The present study aimed to find prognostic ceRNAs and immune cells in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). ... ...

    Abstract Background It is well accepted that both competitive endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) and immune microenvironment exert crucial roles in the tumor prognosis. The present study aimed to find prognostic ceRNAs and immune cells in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Materials and Methods More specifically, we explored the associations of crucial ceRNAs with the immune microenvironment. The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database was employed to obtain expression profiles of ceRNAs and clinical data. CIBERSORT was utilized to quantify the proportion of 22 immune cells in LUAD. Results We constructed two cox regression models based on crucial ceRNAs and immune cells to predict prognosis in LUAD. Subsequently, seven ceRNAs and seven immune cells were involved in prognostic models. We validated both predicted models via an independent cohort GSE72094. Interestingly, both predicted models proved that the longer patients were smoking, the higher risk scores would be obtained. We further investigated the relationships between seven genes and immune/stromal scores via the ESTIMATE algorithm. The results indicated that CDC14A and H1F0 expression were significantly related to stromal scores/immune scores in LUAD. Moreover, based on the result of the ceRNA model, single-sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA) suggested that differences in immune status were evident between high- and low-risk groups.
    Keywords Lung adenocarcinoma ; Immune microenvironment ; Prognosis ; ceRNA (competitive endogenous RNAs) ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 570
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher PeerJ Inc.
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  2. Article ; Online: Decoding acute myocarditis in patients with COVID-19

    Haiyang Li / Zhangkai J. Cheng / Xing Fu / Mingtao Liu / Peng Liu / Wenhan Cao / Zhiman Liang / Fei Wang / Baoqing Sun

    iScience, Vol 27, Iss 2, Pp 108524- (2024)

    Early detection through machine learning and hematological indices

    2024  

    Abstract: Summary: During the persistent COVID-19 pandemic, the swift progression of acute myocarditis has emerged as a profound concern due to its augmented mortality, underscoring the urgency of prompt diagnosis. This study analyzed blood samples from 5,230 ... ...

    Abstract Summary: During the persistent COVID-19 pandemic, the swift progression of acute myocarditis has emerged as a profound concern due to its augmented mortality, underscoring the urgency of prompt diagnosis. This study analyzed blood samples from 5,230 COVID-19 individuals, identifying key blood and myocardial markers that illuminate the relationship between COVID-19 severity and myocarditis. A predictive model, applying Bayesian and random forest methodologies, was constructed for myocarditis' early identification, unveiling a balanced gender distribution in myocarditis cases contrary to a male predominance in COVID-19 occurrences. Particularly, older men exhibited heightened vulnerability to severe COVID-19 strains. The analysis revealed myocarditis was notably prevalent in younger demographics, and two subvariants COVID-19 progression paths were identified, characterized by symptom intensity and specific blood indicators. The enhanced myocardial marker model displayed remarkable diagnostic accuracy, advocating its valuable application in future myocarditis detection and treatment strategies amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
    Keywords Health sciences ; Diagnostics ; Artificial intelligence ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
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  3. Article ; Online: Clinical Efficacy of Sanfeng Tongqiao Diwan in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

    Jing Ma / Jiaying Luo / Zhangkai Cheng / Gui Chen / Zhiman Liang / Baoqing Sun / Feng Wang

    Disease Markers, Vol

    A Randomized Controlled Trial

    2022  Volume 2022

    Abstract: Objective. To explore the clinical effect of Sanfeng Tongqiao Diwan in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Methods. Allergic rhinitis patients included in this study were randomly divided into control group and study group for 7 days of treatment. The ... ...

    Abstract Objective. To explore the clinical effect of Sanfeng Tongqiao Diwan in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Methods. Allergic rhinitis patients included in this study were randomly divided into control group and study group for 7 days of treatment. The control group was treated with Tongqiao Biyan Pian, while the study group was treated with Sanfeng Tongqiao Diwan. Results. After 7 days of treatment, the total effective rate of Sanfeng Tongqiao Diwan was 75.76%, which was higher than that of Tongqiao Biyan Pian (65.62%). The scores of visual analogue scale (VAS), symptom relief, Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ), and Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) in both groups were significantly improved before and after treatment (P<0.05), and the improvement was most significant 24 hours after treatment. The adverse reactions in both groups were low. Conclusion. Sanfeng Tongqiao Diwan can significantly alleviate the symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients with allergic rhinitis, with less adverse reactions.
    Keywords Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Hindawi Limited
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  4. Article ; Online: Deaths and disability-adjusted life years burden attributed to air pollution in China, 1990–2019

    Hui Gan / Long Cheng / Yingying Zhai / Yimin Wang / Haisheng Hu / Zheng Zhu / Baoqing Sun

    Frontiers in Environmental Science, Vol

    Results from the global burden of disease study 2019

    2022  Volume 10

    Abstract: Background: The impact of deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) caused by air pollution in China has not been well elucidated. We aimed to analyze the association of air pollution with deaths and DALYs in the Chinese population.Methods: We ... ...

    Abstract Background: The impact of deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) caused by air pollution in China has not been well elucidated. We aimed to analyze the association of air pollution with deaths and DALYs in the Chinese population.Methods: We extracted data on burden due to deaths and disability-adjusted life years attributed to air pollution in the previous 30 years in China from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study 2019 and performed a comprehensive analysis and summary.Results: 1.85 (95% UI: 1.57–2.17) million Chinese people lost their lives as a result of air pollution in 2019, a slight decrease from 1990. In 2019, the disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) caused by air pollution in China was 42.51 (95% UI: 36.34–49.48) million, a 30.2% decrease from 1990. From 1990 to 2019, both age-standardized death rate (ASDR) and age-standardized DALYs due to air pollution in China showed a significant year-on-year downward trend. Air pollution–related deaths and DALYs occurred mostly in people over the age of 50 years. Stroke, ischemic heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were attributed the maximum death burden due to air pollution in China in 2019.Conclusion: Over the past 30 years, air pollution has brought a heavy disease burden to China, and in the future, joint efforts are required to improve the air quality.
    Keywords air pollution ; China ; DALYs ; GBD 2019 ; global burden of disease study ; Environmental sciences ; GE1-350
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
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  5. Article ; Online: Value of immune factors for monitoring risk of lung cancer in patients with interstitial lung disease

    Ning Li / Haisheng Hu / Ge Wu / Baoqing Sun

    Journal of International Medical Research, Vol

    2019  Volume 47

    Abstract: Objective Patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) are at increased risk of developing lung cancer. We aimed to investigate the clinical significance of serum immune factors in this progression. Methods We retrospectively screened a hospital ... ...

    Abstract Objective Patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) are at increased risk of developing lung cancer. We aimed to investigate the clinical significance of serum immune factors in this progression. Methods We retrospectively screened a hospital database from January 2012 to December 2016 for patients with lung cancer and ILD. We measured serum levels of C3, C4, IgA, IgG, IgM, C-reactive protein (CRP), ceruloplasmin (CER), and rheumatoid factor in these patients and in healthy controls. Results We analyzed data for 262 patients with lung cancer, 220 with ILD, and 57 healthy controls. CER levels were significantly higher in patients with lung cancer (0.35 ± 0.10 g/L) compared with both ILD patients (0.31 ± 0.25 g/L) and healthy individuals (0.25 ± 0.04 g/L). C3 and C4 levels were both significantly higher in healthy individuals compared with patients with lung cancer (C3: 1.70 ± 0.29 vs 1.04 ± 0.26 g/L, C4: 0.27 ± 0.24 vs 0.24 ± 0.09 g/L) and ILD (C3: 1.70 ± 0.29 vs 0.97 ± 0.25 g/L, C4: 0.27 ± 0.24 vs 0.21 ± 0.09 g/L). Optimal scaling analysis demonstrated that lung cancer was closely associated with CRP, CER, C3, and C4. Conclusions Increased levels of CRP and CER and decreased levels of C3 and C4 may identify patients with ILD at high risk of developing lung cancer.
    Keywords Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 610 ; 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher SAGE Publishing
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  6. Article ; Online: Short-term exposure to ambient air pollution and hospital visits for IgE-mediated allergy

    Xiangqing Hou / Huimin Huang / Haisheng Hu / Dandan Wang / Baoqing Sun / Xiaohua Douglas Zhang

    EClinicalMedicine, Vol 37, Iss , Pp 100949- (2021)

    A time-stratified case-crossover study in southern China from 2012 to 2019

    2021  

    Abstract: Background: Because of the limited epidemiological evidence on the association between acute air pollutants and allergy, there is a need to investigate this association, especially between the short-term exposure to air pollution and the serum ... ...

    Abstract Background: Because of the limited epidemiological evidence on the association between acute air pollutants and allergy, there is a need to investigate this association, especially between the short-term exposure to air pollution and the serum Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated allergy. Methods: A total of 39,569 IgE test results and demographic characteristics were obtained in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University between August 2012 and September 2019. Ninety-nine specific allergens were tested according to clinical diagnosis. The logistic regression was used to assess the effects of CO, NO2 and PM2.5 exposure on the risk of sensitization to specific inhalant/food allergens. Generalized additive models with multivariate adjustments were utilized to model the exposure-response relationship. Stratified analyses were performed to estimate the reliability of correlations in various subgroups. Findings: Single-pollutant models indicate that the 3-day moving average (lag2–4) of CO, PM2.5 or NO2 is associated with the increased risk for allergic diseases related to specific inhaled allergens. In multi-pollutant models, the adjusted Odds Ratio (OR) 95% (Confidence Interval, CI) increases by 8% (95% CI, 2%–15%) for per increment of 0.2 mg/m3 in CO levels, and rises by 8% (95% CI, 2%–13%) for each increase of 16.3 μg/m3 in PM2.5 concentration. The associations are stronger in youngsters (<18, years) but not significantly different by gender. Particularly, a significantly stronger association between PM2.5 exposure and hospital visits for inhaled allergy is observed in patients who are exposed to lower concentration of SO2 (<10.333 μg/m3) and higher levels of NO2 (≥42.0 μg/m3), as well as patients enrolled after 2017. Interpretation: The short-term exposure to CO/PM2.5 increases the number of hospital visits for IgE-mediated allergy, especially for the sensitization to specific inhalant allergens. Therefore, to prevent inhaled allergies, the public policy for controlling air pollution needs to ...
    Keywords Air pollutions ; Atopic diseases ; IgE-mediated allergy ; Short-term exposure ; Subgroup analysis ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z
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  7. Article ; Online: House dust mite exposure enhances immune responses to ovalbumin-induced intestinal allergy

    Jianli Lin / Desheng Chen / Lvxin Guan / Kexin Chang / Dan Li / Baoqing Sun / Pingchang Yang / Zhigang Liu

    Scientific Reports, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2022  Volume 9

    Abstract: Abstract House dust mites (HDM) are one of the important factors of airway allergic diseases, HDM allergens can be detected in the human gut mucosa, which induces local inflammation and increases intestinal epithelial permeability. This study tests a ... ...

    Abstract Abstract House dust mites (HDM) are one of the important factors of airway allergic diseases, HDM allergens can be detected in the human gut mucosa, which induces local inflammation and increases intestinal epithelial permeability. This study tests a hypothesis that HDM contribute to the development of OVA (ovalbumin)-induced intestinal allergy. The serum levels of IgE against HDM in patients with food allergy were detected with UniCAP100 (Pharmacia, Uppsala, Sweden); a mouse model of food allergy was developed with OVA and HDM as the specific antigens. Compared to healthy controls, patients with food allergy have higher levels of serum HDM-specific IgE. Compared to food allergy alone groups, the levels of HDM-specific IgE in patients with food allergy and asthma or allergic rhinitis were significantly higher. In mouse models, we found that HDM/OVA induced allergy-like symptoms, lower body temperature, and lower body weight. The levels of IgE, IgG1, mMCP-1 (mouse mast cell protease-1), IL-4 and IL-5 in the HDM and HDM + CT (cholera toxin) groups were higher than the control groups, and the levels of IgE, IgG1, IL-4 and IL-5 in the HDM, OVA and HDM + OVA groups were higher than the control groups. The pathological changes of intestinal tissues in the HDM and HDM + CT/the HDM, OVA and HDM + OVA groups were more severe, more eosinophil infiltration than the control groups. Moreover, exposure to HDM induced intestinal barrier dysfunction, and facilitated the development of intestinal allergy in mice. In conclusion, HDM exposure enhances immune responses to OVA-induced food allergy.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Nature Portfolio
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  8. Article ; Online: Transcriptome analysis of peripheral whole blood identifies crucial lncRNAs implicated in childhood asthma

    Peiyan Zheng / Chen Huang / Dongliang Leng / Baoqing Sun / Xiaohua Douglas Zhang

    BMC Medical Genomics, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2020  Volume 18

    Abstract: Abstract Background Asthma is a chronic disorder of both adults and children affecting more than 300 million people heath worldwide. Diagnose and treatment for asthma, particularly in childhood asthma have always remained a great challenge because of its ...

    Abstract Abstract Background Asthma is a chronic disorder of both adults and children affecting more than 300 million people heath worldwide. Diagnose and treatment for asthma, particularly in childhood asthma have always remained a great challenge because of its complex pathogenesis and multiple triggers, such as allergen, viral infection, tobacco smoke, dust, etc. It is thereby great significant to deeply investigate the transcriptome changes in asthmatic children before and after desensitization treatment, in order that we could identify potential and key mRNAs and lncRNAs which might be considered as useful RNA molecules for observing and supervising desensitization therapy for asthma, which might guide the diagnose and therapy in childhood asthma. Methods In the present study, we performed a systematic transcriptome analysis based on the deep RNA sequencing of ten asthmatic children before and after desensitization treatment, including identification of lncRNAs using a stringent filtering pipeline, differential expression analysis and network analysis, etc. Results First, a large number of lncRNAs were identified and characterized. Then differential expression analysis revealed 39 mRNAs and 15 lncRNAs significantly differentially expressed which involved in two biological processes and pathways. A co-expressed network analysis figured out a desensitization-treatment-related module which contains 27 mRNAs and 21 lncRNAs using WGCNA R package. Module analysis disclosed 17 genes associated to asthma at distinct level. Subsequent network analysis based on PCC figured out several key lncRNAs probably interacted to those key asthma-related genes, i.e., LINC02145, GUSBP2. Our functional investigation indicated that their functions might involve in immune, inflammatory response and apoptosis process. Conclusions Our study successfully discovered many key noncoding RNA molecules related to pathogenesis of asthma and relevant treatment, which may provide some clues for asthmatic diagnose and therapy in future.
    Keywords Childhood asthma ; Deep RNA-sequencing ; Transcriptome ; Long non-coding RNAs ; Internal medicine ; RC31-1245 ; Genetics ; QH426-470
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
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  9. Article ; Online: Pollen allergens sensitization characteristics and risk factors among allergy rhinitis of children in mainland China

    Wenting Luo / Yusi Li / Lina Xu / Yongmei Yu / Jinhai Ma / Yu Wang / Yi Wang / Huajie Wu / Meng Xv / Liting Wu / Teng Zhang / Jingping Zheng / Chuangli Hao / Baoqing Sun

    Heliyon, Vol 9, Iss 4, Pp e14914- (2023)

    A multicenter study

    2023  

    Abstract: Background: No comprehensive multicenter study of sensitization patterns among patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) to various common pollen allergens was available nationwide, and risks factors of pollen-induced allergic rhinitis (PiAR) in mainland ... ...

    Abstract Background: No comprehensive multicenter study of sensitization patterns among patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) to various common pollen allergens was available nationwide, and risks factors of pollen-induced allergic rhinitis (PiAR) in mainland China was unclear. This study aimed to fill this gap. Methods: A multicenter study was performed on 736 AR patients aged below 18 from four regions of mainland China. Patients completed a standardized questionnaire asking for the environmental risk factors and AR severity, and undertook skin prick tests (SPT) with 14 common pollen allergens. Findings: Among the 736 patients, 341 patients (46.33%) suffered at least one positive pollen allergen sensitization. The positive rate of pollen allergens was significantly higher in the high-age group (Damato et al., 2007; Wang et al., 2018; Luo et al., 2016; Demoly et al., 2011; Sampson and Albergo, 1984; Li et al., 2009; Luo et al., 2021; Ziska and Beggs, 2011; Melén et al., 2020; Jensen-Jarolim, 2017; Rönmark et al., 2017; Ge et al., 2017) [6-17] than the low-age group ( ≤ 5), while no significant difference was found between the sexes. The sensitizations to pollen allergens varied widely among four geographical areas. The positive rate was higher in north China and west China than in east China, and south China had the lowest positive rate. The region of residence, ages, ethnic minorities, history of pollen exposure, the material of living room floor and material of pillow were statistically significant risks of PiAR. Interpretation: This study provides new insights into the pollen allergens sensitization characteristics in AR and the factors affecting PiAR in mainland China.
    Keywords Allergic rhinitis ; Pollen allergens sensitization ; Risk factors ; Science (General) ; Q1-390 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
    Subject code 610 ; 950
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z
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  10. Article ; Online: Impact of ultra-low temperature storage on serum sIgE detection and allergic disease biobank feasibility

    Zhenglin Chang / Haisheng Hu / Xiaocong Pan / Changlian Liu / Kemin Liu / Yanxi Zhang / Shiliang Xu / Jiahao Cheng / Qitai Zhang / Qiongqiong Wan / Lexin Xiao / Xueqing Liang / Huimin Huang / Zhangkai J. Cheng / Baoqing Sun

    Scientific Reports, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2023  Volume 7

    Abstract: Abstract Research has shown that the concentration and composition of biological samples may change after long-term ultra-low temperature storage. Consequently, this study examined the effect of ultra-low temperature storage on serum sIgE detection by ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Research has shown that the concentration and composition of biological samples may change after long-term ultra-low temperature storage. Consequently, this study examined the effect of ultra-low temperature storage on serum sIgE detection by comparing sIgE concentrations at various durations from the time of sample storage to subsequent testing. We selected 40 serum samples from the Guangzhou Medical University Affiliated First Hospital Biobank, which had been tested for house dust mites, dog hair, tobacco mold, cockroaches, and cow milk allergen sIgE. Samples were categorized by storage duration: 14 samples stored for 10 years, 12 for 5 years, and 14 for 3 years. They were also classified by sIgE positive levels: 15 samples at levels 1–2, 15 at levels 3–4, and 10 at levels 5–6. The allergen sIgE of these samples was retested using the same technology. Regardless of the type of allergen or the level of positivity, the majority of sIgE concentrations measured at the time of storage were higher than the current measurements, but the difference was not statistically significant. The correlation between the sIgE results at the time of storage and the current results was high for samples stored for 10 years (rs = 0.991, P < 0.001) and 5 years (rs = 0.964, P < 0.001). Serum allergen sIgE is stable when stored under ultra-low temperature conditions, making the construction of a biological sample bank for allergic diseases feasible. This will facilitate researchers in quickly obtaining samples, conducting technical research, and translating findings, thereby promoting the development of the field of allergy through integration of industry, academia, and research.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 600
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Nature Portfolio
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