1.Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulates NF-κB Signaling Pathway for Treatment of Obesity: A Review
Zijing WU ; Jixin LI ; Linjie QIU ; Yan REN ; Chacha ZOU ; Meijie LI ; Wenjie LI ; Jin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(5):310-318
Obesity is a chronic low-grade inflammation and a risk factor for diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and malignant tumors, demonstrating an increasingly grim development situation. The nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway is a key signaling pathway involved in the immune response and inflammatory response. In obese individuals, the expression of NF-κB is overactivated, which leads to abnormal inflammatory responses in the body. Therefore, it is expected to alleviate inflammation and treat obesity by regulating the NF-κB signaling pathway, which has been proven effective by a large number of studies. The available studies on the NF-κB signaling pathway mostly focus on tumors, and there is no systematic review of the mechanism of this pathway in mediating obesity and the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment. We reviewed the research progress in the pathological and physiological processes of obesity mediated by NF-κB signaling pathway and TCM treatment, aiming to give insights into the clinical treatment of obesity with TCM and provide reference targets and research directions for exploring the biological foundations and the development of new TCM preparations.
2.Prognostic correlation analysis of multiple myeloma based on HALP score of peripheral blood before chemotherapy
Min CHEN ; Liying AN ; Xiaojing LIN ; Pan ZHAO ; Xingli ZOU ; Jin WEI ; Xun NI
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(1):61-67
[Objective] To explore the predictive value of HALP score for prognosis in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). [Methods] A retrospective analysis was conducted on laboratory indicators and related clinical data of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) patients, treated at the Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College from January 2016 to October 2023, prior to their first treatment. The HALP score was calculated, and the optimal cutoff value for HALP was determined using X-tile software. Survival analysis was performed using Kaplan-Meier curves for high HALP and low HALP groups. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted using the Cox regression model, and a forest plot was generated using Graphpad Prism to illustrate factors that may impact patient prognosis. The predictive ability of HALP score combined with β2-microglobulin and ECOG score for prognosis in MM patients was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis. [Results] A total of 203 MM patients were included, with the optimal cutoff value for HALP score being 29.15 (P<0.05). Among them, 101 patients were in the low HALP score group, and 102 patients were in the high HALP score group. The results of univariate and multivariate analysis using the Cox regression model showed that a HALP score <29.15 was an independent risk factor for progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) (P<0.05). ROC curve analysis indicated that the combination of HALP score with β2-microglobulin and ECOG score had a higher predictive value for prognosis in MM patients compared to using HALP score alone. [Conclusion] The HALP score is closely related to the prognosis of patients with NDMM. A low HALP score indicates a poorer prognosis, while the combination of HALP score with β2-microglobulin and ECOG score provides a higher predictive value when assessed together.
3.Emergency medical response strategy for the 2025 Dingri, Tibet Earthquake
Chenggong HU ; Xiaoyang DONG ; Hai HU ; Hui YAN ; Yaowen JIANG ; Qian HE ; Chang ZOU ; Si ZHANG ; Wei DONG ; Yan LIU ; Huanhuan ZHONG ; Ji DE ; Duoji MIMA ; Jin YANG ; Qiongda DAWA ; Lü ; JI ; La ZHA ; Qiongda JIBA ; Lunxu LIU ; Lei CHEN ; Dong WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(04):421-426
This paper systematically summarizes the practical experience of the 2025 Dingri earthquake emergency medical rescue in Tibet. It analyzes the requirements for earthquake medical rescue under conditions of high-altitude hypoxia, low temperature, and low air pressure. The paper provides a detailed discussion on the strategic layout of earthquake medical rescue at the national level, local government level, and through social participation. It covers the construction of rescue organizational systems, technical systems, material support systems, and information systems. The importance of building rescue teams is emphasized. In high-altitude and cold conditions, rapid response, scientific decision-making, and multi-party collaboration are identified as key elements to enhance rescue efficiency. By optimizing rescue organizational structures, strengthening the development of new equipment, and promoting telemedicine technologies, the precision and effectiveness of medical rescue can be significantly improved, providing important references for future similar disaster rescues.
4.Influence mechanism of peer attachment on school adaptation of migrant children: the role of psychological resilience and sense of security
Xiaoyan ZHAO ; Min JIN ; Li HAN ; Birui LI ; Peng WANG ; Zanheng ZOU
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(3):273-278
BackgroundMigrant children face many challenges in the process of social change and adaptation to a new environment, especially in school adaptation. Studies have shown that peer attachment plays a vital role in the social adaptation of children and adolescents, while psychological resilience and sense of security, as important psychological resources, also play a moderating and mediating role in individuals' coping with environmental changes. However, there is a lack of systematic research on how peer attachment affects the school adaptation of migrant children through psychological resilience and whether this process is moderated by sense of security. ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between peer attachment and school adaptation of migrant children and to examine the path of psychological resilience and sense of security in it, so as to provide references for improving the school adaptation of migrant children. MethodsUsing cluster sampling method, 695 migrant children in grades 4 to 6 of a primary school in an urban-rural fringe area of Sichuan Province were selected from April 1 to 30, 2022. Assessments were conducted using Revised Inventory for Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA-R), Resilience Scale for Chinese Adolescents (RSCA), Scale of Sense of Security of Children Left Behind (SSSCLB) and Scale of School Adjustment of Student (SSAS). Process 4.1 was used to examine the role of psychological resilience and sense of security. ResultsA total of 631 (90.79%) valid questionnaires were gathered. There were significant positive correlations among IPPA-R peer attachment subscale score, RSCA score, SSSCLB score and SSAS score (r=0.160~0.600, P<0.01). Peer attachment had a significant positive predictive effect on the school adaptation (β=0.178, P<0.01) and psychological resilience (β=0.518, P<0.01) of migrant children. Psychological resilience had positive predictive effect on the school adaptation (β=0.467, P<0.01). Psychological resilience played a partial mediating role in the relationship between peer attachment and school adaptation, with the mediating effect value was 0.242 (95% CI: 0.184~0.302), accounting for 57.62% of the total effect. Moreover, the interaction term between psychological resilience and sense of security had a significant predictive effect on school adaptation (β=0.103, P<0.01). ConclusionThe psychological resilience of migrant children plays a partial mediating role in the relationship between peer attachment and school adaptation, and the status of sense of security can moderate the relationship between psychological resilience and school adaptation of migrant children.
5.Association of diabetes and risk of tuberculosis in community population in Shanghai
Jin LI ; Qi ZHAO ; Jinyan ZOU ; Yong LI ; Genming ZHAO ; Yonggen JIANG ; Liping LU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(4):42-46
Objective To explore the association of diabetes status with the development of tuberculosis (TB) among the community population in Shanghai, and to provide evidence for the formulation of tuberculosis prevention and control strategies. Methods This population-based cohort study was based on Shanghai Suburban Adult Cohort and Biobank (SSACB) in China. The baseline data were acquired by questionnaires, physical examinations and blood biochemistry tests. TB incidence was obtained by matching with TB management information system data. A Cox proportional risk model was established to assess the risk of tuberculosis. Results A total of 36 014 research subjects were included, with an average age of 56.3±11.3 years, of which 14 587 (40.5%) were male. Over 6 years of follow-up, 47 individuals progressed to tuberculosis (incidence rate: 19.8 per 100 000 person-year, 95% CI: 14.6 -26.4). An increased risk of TB was observed in participants with newly diagnosed diabetes compared with those without diabetes (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 2.73; 95% CI, 1.19 - 6.28). Conclusion The risk of tuberculosis in newly diagnosed diabetic patients is significantly increased, and strengthening tuberculosis screening for this population should be considered in practical work.
6.Clinical trial of canagliflozin combined with enalapril in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy
Jun-Jie ZOU ; Jia-Hui GUO ; Han YIN ; Yang-Yang WANG ; Jin-Long ZHANG ; Ling LI
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(9):1248-1251
Objective To observe the effect of canagliflozin combined with enalapril on diabetic nephropathy(DN).Methods DN patients were randomly divided into control group and treatment group.All patients in 2 groups received basic treatment of recombinant human insulin injection,and the control group was orally administered enalapril tablet 10 mg(qd).The treatment group was given orally canagliflozin tablet 100 mg(qd)on the basis of the control group.Both groups were treated for 8 weeks.Renal function,blood glucose index,serum vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β),homocysteine(HCY)levels,clinical efficacy and incidence of adverse drug reactions were compared between 2 groups.Results There were 71 cases were included in the control group and 73 cases in the treatment group.After treatment,β2 microglobulin(β2-MG)in treatment group and control group were(0.21±0.03)and(0.28±0.04)mg·L-1;blood urea nitrogen(BUN)were(4.23±0.42)and(5.58±0.65)mmol·L-1;serum creatinine(SCr)were(89.32±8.29)and(101.25±10.18)pmol·L-1;24 h microalbumin(mAlb)were(49.38±5.06)and(58.21±6.43)mg;glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c)were(6.10±0.11)%and(6.45±0.16)%;2 h postprandial blood glucose levels were(6.05±0.78)and(7.68±1.82)mmol·L-1;fasting blood glucose(FBG)were(5.02±0.32)and(5.67±0.65)mmol·L-1;VEGF levels were(350.18±20.04)and(389.04±24.16)pg·mL-1;TGF-β were(148.32±16.57)and(168.24±20.02)pg·mL-1;HCY were(13.12±2.38)and(19.35±3.21)pmol·L-1,the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).After treatment,the total effective rate of treatment group and control group were 83.56%(61 cases/73 cases)and 67.61%(48 cases/71 cases),the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The total incidence of adverse drug reactions in treatment group and control group were 6.85%and 4.23%,with no significant difference(P>0.05).Conclusion Canagliflozin combined with enalapril is effective in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy,which can improve renal function,regulate blood glucose metabolism,and down-regulate serum VEGF,TGF-β and HCY levels,and is safe and reliable.
7.Clinical trial of rituximab and leflunomide in the treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Jia-Hui GUO ; Jun-Jie ZOU ; Yang-Yang WANG ; Jin-Long ZHANG ; Dan-Dan PANG ; Xiao-Yan XU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(11):1547-1550
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of rituximab injection combined with leflunomide tablets in the treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE).Methods The SLE patients were divided into control and treatment groups according to cohort method.The control group received leflunomide with 50 mg·d-1 after meal in the first 3 days of treatment and was adjusted to 20 mg·d-1 thereafter.On the basis of control group,the treatment group was combined with rituximab,375 mg·m-2 was given intravenously every 2 weeks in the first 3 times of treatment,and adjusted to once every 4 weeks from the 4th dose.Two groups were treated for 24 weeks.The clinical efficacy,systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index(SLEDAI)scores,serological indicators,24-hour urinary protein and adverse drug reactions were compared between two groups.Results The treatment and control groups were enrolled 74 cases and 72 cases,respectively.After treatment,the total effective rates of treatment and control groups were 91.89%(68 cases/74 cases)and 79.17%(57 cases/72 cases)with significant difference(P<0.05).After treatment,the SLEDAI scores of treatment and control groups were(7.21±1.67)and(9.03±1.35)points;the levels of anti-Smith/ribonucleoprotein antibodies were(81.43±18.25)and(59.38±14.61)U·mL-1;the levels of immunoglobulin G were(12.04±2.15)and(17.28±2.64)g·L-1;the levels of interleukin-10 were(33.39±7.13)and(39.87±9.02)pg·mL-1;24-hour urinary protein quantification were(1.46±0.32)and(2.67±0.54)g·24 h-1;all the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The drug adverse reactions of two groups were liver and kidney function injury and digestive tract reactions.The total incidences of drug adverse reactions in the treatment and control groups were 13.51%and 5.56%without significant difference(P>0.05).Conclusion Rituximab injection combined with leflunomide tablets has a definitive clinical efficacy in the treatment of SLE patients,which can significantly reduce disease activity and inflammatory reactions,improve immune function,without increasing the incidence of drug adverse reactions.
8.The water-soluble TF3 component from Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker promotes tibial fracture healing in rats by promoting osteoblast proliferation and angiogenesis
Binghao Shao ; Xing Chen ; Jin' ; ge Du ; Shuang Zou ; Zhaolong Chen ; Jing Wang ; Huaying Jiang ; Ruifang Lu ; Wenlan Wang ; Chunmei Wang
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2024;11(2):245-254
Objective:
To determine the active components of Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker (Tu Bie Chong) and explore the mechanisms underlying its fracture-healing ability.
Methods:
A modified Einhorn method was used to develop a rat tibial fracture model. Progression of bone healing was assessed using radiological methods. Safranin O/fast green and CD31 immunohistochemical staining were performed to evaluate the growth of bone cells and angiogenesis at the fracture site. Methylthiazoletetrazolium blue and wound healing assays were used to analyze cell viability and migration. The Transwell assay was used to explore the invasion capacity of the cells. Tubule formation assays were used to assess the angiogenesis capacity of human vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs). qRT-PCR was used to evaluate the changes in gene transcription levels.
Results:
Tu Bie Chong fraction 3 (TF3) significantly shortened the fracture healing time in model rats. X-ray results showed that on day 14, fracture healing in the TF3 treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group (P = .0086). Tissue staining showed that cartilage growth and the number of H-shaped blood vessels at the fracture site of the TF3 treatment group were better than those of the control group. In vitro, TF3 significantly promoted the proliferation and wound healing of MC3T3-E1s and HUVECs (all P < .01). Transwell assays showed that TF3 promoted the migration of HUVECs, but inhibited the migration of MC3T3-E1 cells. Tubule formation experiments confirmed that TF3 markedly promoted the ability of vascular endothelial cells to form microtubules. Gene expression analysis revealed that TF3 significantly promoted the expression of VEGFA, SPOCD1, NGF, and NGFR in HUVECs. In MC3T3-E1 cells, the transcript levels of RUNX2 and COL2A1 were significantly elevated following TF3 treatment.
Conclusion
TF3 promotes fracture healing by promoting bone regeneration associated with the RUNX2 pathway and angiogenesis associated with the VEGFA pathway.
9.Clinical observation of venetoclax combined with homoharringtonine and cytarabine in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia
Ling ZHOU ; Qiuyuan PENG ; Pan ZHAO ; Jin WEI ; Xiaojing LIN ; Xingli ZOU ; Wenfeng LUO ; Jing WANG ; Kunying XIE ; Xianglong LI ; Yang LIU ; Xun NI
China Pharmacy 2024;35(14):1743-1747
OBJECTIVE To observe the short-term efficacy and safety of venetoclax combined with homoharringtonine and cytarabine in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). METHODS The data of 40 newly diagnosed AML patients admitted to our hospital from October 2022 to November 2023 were retrospectively collected and divided into observation group and control group according to treatment plan, with 20 cases in each group. The patients in the control group were given Daunorubicin hydrochloride for injection+Cytarabine for injection, and the patients in the observation group were given Venetoclax tablets+ Homoharringtonine injection+Cytarabine for injection. The patients in both groups were given relevant medicine, with 28 days as one cycle. The short-term efficacy, negative rate of minimal residual disease (MRD), duration of granulocyte deficiency, duration of platelet (PLT) <20×109 L-1, transfusion volume of suspended red blood cells and platelet, and the occurrence of adverse drug reactions were evaluated in both groups after 1 cycle of induction chemotherapy. RESULTS The complete remission or complete remission with incomplete hematologic recovery (CR/CRi) rate in the observation group was significantly higher than control group (P<0.05), and the negative rate of MRD in the observation group was also significantly higher than control group (P<0.05). However, in low-, medium- and high-risk patients, there was no statistical significance in CR/CRi rates between the two groups (P>0.05). There were no significant differences in the duration of agranulocytosis, the duration of PLT <20×109 L-1, the amount of suspended red blood cell transfusion, the amount of platelet transfusion, the incidence of hematologic toxicity and the incidence of non-hematologic toxicity between 2 groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS Venetoclax combined with homoharringtonine and cytarabine show good short-term efficacy and safety in the treatment of AML.
10.The Effects of The PD-1/PD-L1 Axis and Its Implications for Immunotherapy in Gastrointestinal Tract Cancers
Xin CAO ; Jin-Ping ZHANG ; Li-Ying TU ; Yun-Lian ZOU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(8):1834-1847
Programmed death-1 (PD-1) is an inhibitory immune checkpoint that binds to programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) to regulate the immune response and maintain immune system homeostasis of the immune system. Through overexpression of PD-L1, tumor cells bind to PD-1 on the surface of immune cells, inhibiting the activity and function of immune cells, leading to immune escape of cancer cells and tumor progression. Gastrointestinal cancer is a common malignancy with a high mortality rate worldwide, and the effectiveness of current systematic treatment options is limited. In recent years, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) such as PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors have attracted much attention in cancer therapy. Immunotherapy has been incorporated into the treatment of some gastrointestinal malignancies. Different from traditional treatment, it uses various means to stimulate and enhance the immune function of the body to achieve the therapeutic purpose of controlling and eliminating tumor cells. However, although PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors have shown potential in the treatment of gastrointestinal tumors, the efficacy of single inhibitor therapy is limited, which may be due to the ability of tumors to escape immune attack through other pathways after inhibitor treatment, or the presence of other immunosuppressive factors. For example, PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors can be combined with other immune checkpoint drugs, molecularly targeted drugs, or chemotherapy drugs to simultaneously act on different immune pathways and improve the comprehensive effect of immunotherapy. However, to achieve an effective combination therapy, we need to delve into the specific mechanisms of action of the PD-1/PD-L1 axis in the development and progression of gastrointestinal tumors, which can help to develop the best treatment strategy and provide individualized treatment options for the appropriate patient population. Therefore, future studies should focus on the regulatory mechanisms of PD-1/PD-L1 axis and evaluate the therapeutic effects of different treatment combinations on gastrointestinal tumors. In this paper, we review the research progress of PD-1/PD-L1 axis in tumorigenicity and its mechanism, and review the single and combined treatment strategies of PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors in gastrointestinal tumors.


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