1.Expert consensus on clinical application of parenteral direct thrombin inhibitors in perioperative period
Mingyu JIANG ; Yuan BIAN ; Lizhu HAN ; Qinan YIN ; Fengjiao KANG ; Anhua WEI ; Danjie ZHAO ; Lin WANG ; Ying SHAO ; Li TANG ; Yi WANG ; Shuhong LIANG ; Huijuan LIU ; Guirong XIAO ; Yue LI
China Pharmacy 2026;37(6):689-699
OBJECTIVE To form an expert consensus on the clinical application of parenteral direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) in patients during the perioperative period. METHODS Led by Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital (the Affiliated Hospital of UESTC), a multidisciplinary working group was established. Through literature review and the Delphi method, clinical questions related to the rational perioperative use of parenteral DTIs were identified. A structured design was adopted using the “Population-Intervention-Comparison-Outcome” framework; systematic searches were conducted in CNKI, Medline, Embase and other databases. Relevant evidence from randomized controlled trials and cohort studies was included and synthesized. Evidence quality was assessed using the Grades of Recommendations Assessment,Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach, and recommendations were formulated through multiple rounds of Delphi surveys and expert consensus meetings. RESULTS &CONCLUSIONS Seven recommendations (each with an expert consensus rate exceeding 90%) on the use of parenteral DTIs in perioperative patients were developed. These recommendations specify drug selection, dosing ranges, key monitoring points, and safety management strategies for parenteral DTIs in various scenarios, including the perioperative period of ventricular assist device implantation, the perioperative period of cardiac surgery, perioperative patients with lower-extremity atherosclerotic disease, the perioperative period of percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute coronary syndrome, the perioperative period of carotid artery stenting in patients with carotid stenosis, the perioperative period of patients with right heart thrombosis, and patients who develop related thrombosis and dysfunction after a central venous catheter insertion. In addition, warning and management pathways for perioperative bleeding and thrombotic events were proposed. This expert consensus, which is formulated based on the best available evidence, provides evidence-based guidance for standardized and individualized use of parenteral DTIs in perioperative period.
2.Thrombus Migration After Tenecteplase Versus Alteplase in Acute Large Vessel Occlusion
Lu WANG ; Fuxia YANG ; Xiao WU ; Lulan LI ; Xueqiao JIAO ; Fangfang ZHANG ; Fengyuan CHE ; Hongxing HAN ; Weidong LIU ; Peifu WANG ; Xuesong LI ; Junfeng SHI ; Jia LIU ; Xunming JI ; Xiuhai GUO
Journal of Stroke 2026;28(2):283-292
Background:
and Purpose In patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO), intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) frequently alters thrombus location; however, the clinical impact of this phenomenon remains unclear. We aimed to compare post-IVT thrombus dynamics between tenecteplase and alteplase and to evaluate the association between thrombus dynamics and 3-month outcomes.
Methods:
This retrospective study analyzed prospectively collected, multicenter data from consecutive patients with LVO who underwent bridging therapy between January 2022 and December 2024. Thrombus dynamics were classified as resolution, migration, or stability. Analyses incorporated propensity score matching with weighting to balance baseline characteristics.
Results:
Of the 806 initially included patients, 746 were included after matching (373 treated with tenecteplase and 373 treated with alteplase). The incidence of thrombus migration was significantly higher in the tenecteplase group than in the alteplase group (19.3% vs. 11.3%; odds ratio [OR]: 1.92; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.27–2.91). The advantage of tenecteplase over alteplase was restricted to patients with an IVT-to-puncture time of <60 minutes (18.6% vs. 6.2%; p=0.001) and was no longer significant when the interval ≥60 minutes (19.7% vs. 15.0%; p=0.204; pinteraction=0.043). Additionally, thrombus migration was associated with a better functional outcome (OR: 1.62; 95% CI 1.04–2.53). Finally, tenecteplase was associated with improved functional independence compared with alteplase (OR: 1.43; 95% CI 1.04–1.95).
Conclusions
Tenecteplase demonstrated superior efficacy in inducing thrombus migration compared with alteplase, particularly within 60 minutes of IVT administration. Thrombus migration independently predicted improved functional independence. These findings support the preferential use of tenecteplase for bridging therapy in patients with LVO.
3.Changes in ocular surface function following eyelid malignant tumor resection combined with Hughes flap reconstruction
Yuanyuan HAN ; Xingyu MA ; Zhiqiang WANG ; Xiao SONG ; Jingjing WANG ; Hong LI ; Yan GAO
International Eye Science 2026;26(10):1824-1830
AIM:To investigate the dynamic changes in ocular surface function after eyelid malignant tumor resection combined with Hughes flap reconstruction.
METHODS:A prospective self-controlled study was conducted. Patients who underwent eyelid malignant tumor resection combined with Hughes tarsoconjunctival flap reconstruction(all tumors occured in the lower eyelid)at Shanxi Eye Hospital from January 2021 to December 2023 were enrolled. The contralateral healthy eye served as control. Ocular surface examinations were performed preoperatively and at 3, 6, 9, and 12 mo postoperatively, including ocular surface disease index(OSDI), tear meniscus height(TMH), non-invasive average tear film break-up time(NiaBUT), tear film lipid layer grading, upper and lower eyelid meibomian gland dropout grading, corneal fluorescein staining, and eye redness index.
RESULTS:A total of 36 patients were enrolled. Two patients were lost to follow-up because they did not complete the scheduled follow-up period, leaving 34 patients with complete data for analysis. The cohort comprised 10 men(29%)and 24 women(71%), with a mean age of 70.08±10.92 y(range 33-81 y). Histopathological diagnoses included basal cell carcinoma(BCC)in 22 eyes(65%), sebaceous gland carcinoma(SGC)in 10 eyes(29%), and squamous cell carcinoma(SCC)in 2 eyes(6%). Tumor size ranged from 4 to 30 mm(mean 12.64±0.31 mm). According to the AJCC staging system, 14 eyes(41%), 18 eyes(53%), and 2 eyes(6%)were classified as T1b, T2b, and T3b, respectively. Preoperatively, OSDI scores were higher in surgical eyes than in contralateral healthy eyes(28.74±13.72 vs 17.47±3.02, P<0.05). OSDI scores in surgical eyes further increased at 6, 9, and 12 mo postoperatively, peaking at 9 mo(all P<0.05), whereas no significant postoperative changes were observed in contralateral healthy eyes. Compared with contralateral healthy eyes, TMH in surgical eyes increased significantly at 3 mo postoperatively and remained elevated thereafter despite a slight decline(all P<0.05). NiaBUT in surgical eyes was shorter than the preoperative value from 3 mo postoperatively onward and was lower than that in contralateral healthy eyes(all P<0.05). Eye redness index in surgical eyes were consistently higher than those in contralateral healthy eyes(all P<0.001). Tear film lipid layer grade and meibomian gland dropout grades in both the upper and lower eyelids were significantly worsened postoperatively compared with baseline(all P<0.001). Corneal fluorescein staining grades were higher in surgical eyes than in contralateral healthy eyes preoperatively(P<0.001)and were higher at 3, 6, 9, and 12 mo postoperatively than at baseline(all P<0.001).
CONCLUSION: After lower eyelid malignant tumor resection combined with Hughes flap reconstruction, evaporative dry eye is the predominant phenotype. Meibomian gland dropout in both upper and lower eyelids appears irreversible within 12 mo postoperatively, and corneal epithelial damage and ocular surface inflammation persist over time.
4.Echinococcosis control in China from the One Health perspective
Shijie YANG ; Xiaonong ZHOU ; Shizhu LI ; Ning XIAO ; Shuai HAN ; Liying WANG ; Ying WANG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2026;38(4):337-346
Echinococcosis is a neglected zoonotic parasitic disease across the world, which imposes a substantial burden on human health and socioeconomic development in endemic areas. From a One Health perspective, this review systematically summarizes the legal framework, scheme, integrated interventions, control achievements, and challenges in the national echinococcosis control programme of China. An integrated strategy centered on control of the source of Echinococcus infections has been implemented for echinococcosis control in China, and cross-sectoral and cross-regional multidisciplinary coordination mechanisms have been progressively established, resulting in remarkable achievements gained in human health, animal health, and integrated environmental management. The endemicity of echinococcosis remarkably reduced in China in 2023 as compared to results from the national echinococcosis epidemiological survey in China between 2012 and 2016 (baseline), with an 82.14% reduction in human prevalence, an 80.00% reduction in detection of echinococcosis among children, a reduction of prevalent echinococcosis patients to 25 400 cases, a 36.96% reduction in the number of dogs, an 88.24% reduction in the prevalence of Echinococcus infections in dogs, a 67.00% reduction in the number of stray dogs, an 80.77% reduction in the prevalence of echinococcosis in live-stock, and a 69.23% reduction in the prevalence of Echinococcus infections in rodents. Nevertheless, an estimated 14 600 canines were found to have Echinococcus infections in endemic areas across China in 2023, and the prevalence of Echinococcus infections increased by 241.03% in wild canines in 2023 relative to in 2021, which underscores the persistent threat to echinococcosis transmission. Future efforts are required to strengthen the One Health governance system, increase the financial investment, foster innovations in integrated control technologies, enhance cross-sectoral collaboration, and improve the capacity building at the grassroots level to advance the achievement of the national target of basically controlling echinococcosis in all endemic counties in China by 2030, thereby facilitating the process towards echinococcosis control and elimination.
5.Mechanistic Study on IRF7-mediated Regulation of Learning and Memory Function by Aerobic Exercise in Aged Mice
Min-Yan ZHENG ; Xiao-Han HUANG ; Chang-Ling WEI ; Yuan-Ting ZHANG ; Yu JIN ; Xue LI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(9):2449-2461
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism by which aerobic exercise improves hippocampal neuroinflammation and learning and memory ability in brain-aged mice via interferon regulatory factor 7 (IRF7). MethodsA total of 60 male specific pathogen-free (SPF) C57BL/6J mice were enrolled in the experiment, including 30 young mice (2 months old) and 30 naturally aging mice (12 months old). Young mice and old mice were respectively randomly assigned to four groups: young control group (group C, n=15), young exercise group (group CE, n=15), and aging control group (group A, n=15), aging exercise group (group AE, n=15). Mice in the exercise groups received an 8-week continuous treadmill aerobic exercise intervention, while control mice were kept under routine feeding without exercise intervention. After the intervention, Barnes maze and Y-maze behavioral tests were performed to comprehensively assess the learning and memory abilities of each group of mice. Transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the ultrastructural morphological changes of hippocampal synapses. Western blot assay was utilized to detect the protein expression and phosphorylation levels of Janus kinase 1 (JAK1), signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1), as well as the expression of postsynaptic density protein 95 (PSD95). Immunofluorescence staining was applied to quantify the fluorescence intensity of ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 (IBA1) in hippocampal tissues. The expression levels of inflammatory cytokines including interferon-α (IFN-α), interferon-β (IFN-β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was performed to detect the mRNA expression level of IRF7, and DNA methylation assay was further conducted to analyze the methylation level of the IRF7 gene in mouse hippocampus. ResultsAt the molecular level, compared with group C, the protein expression levels of JAK1, STAT1, p‑JAK1, and p‑STAT1 in group A were significantly increased (P<0.05), whereas PSD95 expression was decreased (P<0.05). ELISA assays showed that the levels of IFN‑α, IFN‑β, TNF‑α, and IL‑1β were significantly elevated in group A (P<0.001). RT‑PCR analysis revealed that, compared with group C, the mRNA expression of IRF7 in group A was markedly upregulated (P<0.000 1), while the CpG methylation rate of the IRF7 promoter was significantly reduced (P<0.05). In contrast, all the above parameters in the AE group showed improvements relative to those in group A. Immunofluorescence staining indicated positive IBA1 expression in the brain tissues of group A mice. Exercise intervention reversed these abnormal changes. ConclusionIn aged mice, aerobic exercise induces hypermethylation of the IRF7 promoter region, suppresses IRF7 expression and activation of the downstream IFN‑I/JAK1/STAT1 signaling pathway, accompanied by alleviated neuroinflammation, improved learning and memory, and ameliorated brain aging-related phenotypes.
6.High-throughput Meets Visualization: a Microscopy-based CRISPR Screening Platform in Ciliary Biology
Ran HE ; Xiao-Han XU ; Jian-Chao LI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(9):2513-2518
While pooled CRISPR screens have revolutionized functional genomics by enabling genome-scale interrogation, they have long faced a fundamental compatibility challenge with high-resolution microscopy-based phenotypes. The core issue lies in the technical disconnect between pooled screening formats, where cells are typically analyzed in bulk populations, and microscopy approaches that require spatial resolution and single-cell visualization. This limitation has created a significant blind spot in functional genomics, preventing researchers from systematically linking genetic perturbations to detailed subcellular architectural changes. To bridge this critical technological gap, a recent landmark study published in Developmental Cell has unveiled an integrated microscopy-based CRISPR screening platform that represents a paradigm shift in the field. The most innovative breakthrough of the platform involves extending photoactivation-based labeling techniques to fixed, immunostained cells, thereby overcoming a key limitation of prior approaches that were restricted exclusively to live-cell reporter systems. This methodological advancement allows researchers to capture transient cellular states and preserve delicate subcellular structures that would otherwise be lost in live-cell imaging scenarios. By seamlessly integrating this enhanced labeling approach with sophisticated automated imaging workflows and high-content analysis pipelines, the system enables unprecedented high-throughput, organelle-level phenotypic profiling at true single-cell resolution. The platform’s capabilities were demonstrated through its application to a comprehensive genome-wide screen for regulators of cilium assembly, a complex cellular process involving intricate cytoskeletal dynamics and membrane remodeling events. The screening results validated the platform’s robustness by successfully recapitulating known ciliary machinery components while simultaneously uncovering novel regulatory factors. Most notably, the study identified SMIM27/TZMP1, a conserved transition zone microprotein, as a previously unrecognized regulator of ciliary function. This discovery provides crucial insights into the molecular mechanisms governing ciliary transition zone barrier formation and selectivity. This accessible and versatile framework effectively overcomes longstanding bottlenecks in microscopy-based screening technologies, offering a generalizable strategy for dissecting organelle biology and cellular architecture at scale. The platform’s ability to combine genome-wide screening power with detailed morphological analysis opens new avenues for investigating cellular responses to genetic perturbations across diverse biological contexts.
7.Chronic Morphine Induces Downregulation of GIRK1 and GIRK2 Membrane Expression in HEK293 Cells
Bingke LIU ; Yu CUI ; Xue HAN ; Li XIAO
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2026;47(2):251-258
ObjectiveTo investigate the expression and distribution changes of G protein-gated inwardly rectifying potassium (GIRK) channel subunits GIRK1 and GIRK2 following morphine tolerance using human embryonic kidney 293 (HEK293) cells. MethodsHEK293 cells were transfected with the lentiviral vector pLV-CMV-GIRK1-T2A-GIRK2-P2A-MOR to establish a stable cell line overexpressing GIRK1, GIRK2, and the μ-opioid receptor (MOR).Morphine (1 μmol/L, 24 h) was applied to these stable cells to construct a morphine-tolerant HEK293 cell model.Cellular immunofluorescence was used to examine the distribution and co-localization of MOR with GIRK1 and GIRK2.ELISA was performed to measure cAMP levels to confirm the establishment of the morphine-tolerant model.Cellular immunofluorescence and Western blot were employed to analyze the distribution and protein expression changes of GIRK1 and GIRK2 after morphine tolerance.A multimode microplate reader was used to measure fluorescence intensity for detecting changes in cellular membrane potential following morphine tolerance. ResultsIn the stable HEK293 cells, immunohistochemistry showed that GIRK1 and GIRK2 were primarily expressed on the plasma membrane, with minimal presence in the cytoplasm.Both GIRK1 and GIRK2 co-localized with MOR and with each other.Compared with the control group, cAMP levels significantly decreased after 1 h of morphine treatment (1.42±0.07 vs.0.72±0.12, P=0.001 0), while they significantly increased after 24 h of treatment (0.72±0.12 vs.1.98±0.17, P=0.000 5).Fluorescence double staining revealed that after 24 h of morphine treatment, the morphine-tolerant group showed a significant increase in cytoplasmic GIRK1 (13.76±7.67 vs.63.72±16.02, P<0.000 1) and GIRK2 (7.16±2.61 vs.32.92±7.67, P=0.002 9).Western blot analysis indicated that the expression of membrane proteins GIRK1 (1.11±0.14 vs.0.85±0.01, P=0.004 5) and GIRK2 (1.32±0.02 vs.0.86±0.08, P=0.000 1) was significantly downregulated after morphine tolerance.Membrane potential measurements showed that the hyperpolarization response in morphine-tolerant cells was significantly attenuated (-15.53±0.12) % vs.(-8.17±0.11) %, P<0.000 1. ConclusionChronic morphine treatment can induce downregulation of GIRK1 and GIRK2 expression on the plasma membrane in stable HEK293 cells.
8.Relationship between serum TMAO,Endocan and cardiac function and pregnancy outcome in patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Xingxing ZHANG ; Xijing TAO ; Caihong LIU ; Xiao LI ; Panpan WU ; Cuier HAN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(1):75-80
Objective To investigate the relationship between serum trimethylamine oxide(TMAO),endo-thelial cell specific molecule 1(Endocan)and cardiac function and pregnancy outcome in patients with hyper-tensive disorders of pregnancy(HDP).Methods A total of 182 patients with HDP admitted to Handan Ma-ternal and Child Health Hospital from January 2021 to June 2023(HDP group)and 98 healthy pregnant women admitted to this hospital during the same period(control group)were selected as research subjects.Serum TMAO,Endocan and left ventricular cardiac function indexes[left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF),left ventricular end-diastolic volume(LVEDV)and left ventricular end-systolic volume(LVESV)]were compared between the two groups.According to pregnancy outcome,HDP patients were divided into poor outcome group(78 cases)and good outcome group(104 cases).Spearman correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between serum TMAO and Endocan and cardiac function indexes in HDP patients,and multi-factor Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes in HDP patients.The predictive value of serum TMAO and Endocan for adverse pregnancy outcomes in HDP patients was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results Compared with control group,serum TMAO,Endocan,LVEDV and LVESV were increased in HDP group,and LVEF was decreased(P<0.05).Serum TMAO and Endocan in HDP patients were negatively correlated with LVEF(P<0.05),and positively correlated with LVEDV and LVESV(P<0.05).The incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes in 182 HDP patients was 42.86%(78/182).Preeclampsia(PE),severe preeclampsia(SPE),24 h urine protein increase,LVEDV increase,LVESV increase,TMAO increase,Endocan increase were independent risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes in HDP patients,and LVEF increase was protective factor(P<0.05).The area under the curve of serum TMAO combined with Endocan in predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes in HDP patients was 0.880,which was greater than 0.793 and 0.788 predicted by serum TMAO and Endocan a-lone.Conclusion The increase of serum TMAO and Endocan levels in HDP patients are relate to the decrease of cardiac function and adverse pregnancy outcomes,and the combined detection of the two has high predictive value for adverse pregnancy outcomes in HDP patients.
9.Relationship between serum PSG1,Sestrin 2,Gas6 and uterine artery blood flow parameters and fetal growth restriction in patients with gestational hypertension
Xingxing ZHANG ; Xijing TAO ; Caihong LIU ; Xiao LI ; Panpan WU ; Cui'e HAN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(12):1472-1478
Objective To explore the relationship between serum pregnancy-specific protein 1(PSG1),stress-induced protein 2(Sestrin 2),growth arrest-specific protein 6(Gas6)and uterine artery blood flow pa-rameters and fetal growth restriction(FGR)in patients with gestational hypertension(GH).Methods A to-tal of 485 GH patients admitted to Handan Maternal and Child Health Hospital from January 2020 to October 2023 were selected as the research objects and divided into the occurrence group(81 cases)and the non-occur-rence group according to whether FGR occurred.The correlations between serum PSG1,Sestrin 2,Gas6 and uterine artery blood flow parameters[pulse index(PI),resistance index(RI),ratio of peak systolic velocity to end diastolic velocity(S/D)]was analysed,as well as the related influencing factors of FGR in GH patients.In addition,a Nomogram model based on the influencing factors was constructed to analyze the predictive value.Results The serum PSG1 level in occurrence group was significantly lower than that in non-occurrence group,and the serum Sestrin 2,Gas6 levels and PI,RI,S/D values were significantly higher than those in non-occurrence group(P<0.05).Pearson correlation results showed that serum PSG1 was negatively correlated with the uterine artery blood flow parameters PI,RI,and S/D,and the levels of serum Sestrin 2 and Gas6 were positively correlated with the uterine artery blood flow parameters PI,RI,and S/D(P<0.05).Gestational di-abetes mellitus,umbilical cord abnormalities,high Sestrin 2,high Gas6,high PI,high RI,and high S/D were independent risk factors for the occurrence of FGR in GH patients(P<0.05),and increased PSG1 level was protective factor for the occurrence of FGR in GH patients(P<0.05).Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of the Nomogram prediction model con-structed based on the influencing factors for predicting the occurrence of FGR in GH patients was 0.982,and the sensitivity and specificity were 0.943 and 0.938,respectively.The internal verification of the Bootstrap method shows that the Bias-corrected prediction curve basically coincides with the Ideal line,and the consis-tency index(C-index)was 0.964,indicating that the model was relatively stable.The decision curve shows that the threshold probability of this model was 0.01-1.00 and the net return rate was above 0.Conclusion Ser-um PSG1,Sestrin 2 and Gas6 in GH patients are closely related to uterine artery blood flow parameters and FGR,and the three are the influencing factors for the occurrence of FGR in GH patients.The constructed No-mogram model has a good predictive efficacy for FGR.
10.Analysis on the compositional differences of different processing products of Atractylodes lancea Rhizoma based on HS-GC-MS and UPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS
Li WANG ; Rong LUO ; Xuyang HAN ; Kaijing WANG ; Wei XIAO ; Dechun JIANG ; Songleng DUAN ; Peng ZHANG ; Yanxin ZHAI ; Jiankun WU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(6):833-842
Objective:To compare the differences in chemical compositions before and after processing by different processing methods; To optimize the processing method of Atractylodes lancea Rhizoma.Methods:Atractylodes lancea Rhizoma was processed by stir-frying with bran and treating with rice washing water. The volatile and non-volatile components of raw Atractylodes lancea Rhizoma, bran-fried Atractylodes lancea Rhizoma and rice washing water treated Atractylodes lancea Rhizome were qualitatively analyzed by headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-GC-MS) and ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-electrostatic field orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS), and the differences in chemical composition before and after processing were compared.Results:The volatile components of the three different products were determined to have 18 common components, such as agarospirol, β-eudesol, etc. In addition, 86 non-volatile components were determined. The peak area response value of atractylodin, the index component prescribed by pharmacopoeia, decreased after processing, but there was little difference in bran stir-frying and rice-washed water frying.Conclusions:Different processing methods have certain effects on the chemical composition of Atractylodes lancea Rhizoma. Among them, the bran-frying method is superior in improving the quality of preparations, reducing production costs and improving production efficiency. The bran-fried product can be used as raw material for preparation production.

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