1.Key Information and Modern Clinical Application of Classic Formula Xiaoji Yinzi
Baolin WANG ; Lyuyuan LIANG ; Jialei CAO ; Chen CHEN ; Jinyu CHEN ; Chengxin LUO ; Bingqi WEI ; Kaili CHEN ; Peicong XU ; Wei DENG ; Bingxiang MA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):189-198
Xiaoji Yinzi is one of the classic prescriptions for treating urinary diseases, originated from the Yan's Prescriptions to Aid the Living (Yan Shi Ji Sheng Fang) written by YAN Yonghe in the Song dynasty. Xiaoji Yinzi is composed of Rehmanniae Radix, Cirsii Herba, Talcum, Akebiae Caulis, Typhae Pollen, Nelumbinis Rhizomatis Nodus, Lophatheri Herba, Angelicae Sinensis Radix, Gardeniae Fructus, and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma and has the effects of cooling blood and stopping bleeding, draining water and relieving stranguria. The medical experts of later generations have inherited the original prescription recorded in the Yan's Prescriptions to Aid the Living, while dispute has emerged during the inheritance of this prescription. In this study, the method of bibliometrics was employed to review and analyze the ancient documents and modern clinical studies involving Xiaoji Yinzi. The results showed that Xiaoji Yinzi has two dosage forms: powder and decoction. According to the measurement system in the Song Dynasty, the modern doses of hers in Xiaoji Yinzi were transformed. In the prepration of Xiaoji Yinzi powder, 149.2 g of Rehmanniae Radix and 20.65 g each of Cirsii Herba, Talcum, Akebiae Caulis, stir-fried Typhae Pollen, Nelumbinis Rhizomatis Nodus, Lophatheri Herba, wine-processed Angelicae Sinensis Radix, stir-fried Gardeniae Fructus, and stir-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma are grounded into fine powder with the particle size of 4-10 meshes and a decocted with 450 mL water to reach a volume of 240 mL. After removal of the residue, the decoction was taken warm before meals, 3 times a day (i.e., 7.77 g Rehmanniae Radix and 0.97 g each of the other herbs each time). In the preparation of Xiaoji Yinzi decoction, 20.65 g each of the above 10 herbs are used, with stir-fried Typhae Pollen, wine-processed Angelica Sinensis Radix, stir-fired Gardeniae Fructus, stir-fired Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, and raw materials of other herbs. Xiaoji Yinzi is specialized in treating hematuresis and blood stranguria due to heat accumulation in lower energizer, which causes injury of the blood collaterals of gallbladder and dysfunction of Qi transformation. In modern clinical practice, Xiaoji Yinzi is specifically used for treating urinary diseases and can be expanded to treat diseases of the cardiovascular system and other systems according to pathogenesis. The comprehensive research on the key information could provide a scientific reference for the future development of Xiaoji Yinzi.
2.Ten new lignans with anti-inflammatory activities from the leaves of Illicium dunnianum.
Ting LI ; Xiaoqing HE ; Dabo PAN ; Xiaochun ZENG ; Siying ZENG ; Zhenzhong WANG ; Xinsheng YAO ; Wei XIAO ; Haibo LI ; Yang YU
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2025;23(8):990-996
The anti-inflammatory phytochemical investigation of the leaves of Illicium dunnianum (I. dunnianum) resulted in the isolation of five pairs of new lignans (1-5), and 7 known analogs (6-12). The separation of enantiomer mixtures 1-5 to 1a/1b-5a/5b was achieved using a chiral column with acetonitrile-water mixtures as eluents. The planar structures of 1-2 were previously undescribed, and the chiral separation and absolute configurations of 3-5 were reported for the first time. Their structures were determined through comprehensive spectroscopic data analysis [nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), high-resolution electrospray ionization mass (HR-ESI-MS), infrared (IR), and ultraviolet (UV)] and quantum chemistry calculations (ECD). The new isolates were evaluated by measuring their inhibitory effect on NO in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated BV-2 cells. Compounds 1a, 3a, 3b, and 5a demonstrated partial inhibition of NO production in a concentration-dependent manner. Western blot and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays revealed that 1a down-regulated the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) levels of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), COX-2, and iNOS and the protein expressions of COX-2 and iNOS. This research provides guidance and evidence for the further development and utilization of I. dunnianum.
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3.Evaluation of early binocular visual function after implantable collamer lens V4c implantation in patients with high myopia
Kaili TANG ; Jing WANG ; Zhenbo ZHAO ; Dong HAN ; Yuxi DING ; Jinsong ZHANG ; Liwei MA
International Eye Science 2024;24(4):634-640
AIM: To evaluate the binocular visual function in high myopia patients after the implantation of implantable collamer lens(ICL)V4c.METHODS: A total of 35 cases(70 eyes)that received binocular ICL implantation at our hospital from May 2019 to May 2021 were enrolled in this prospective study. Binocular full-range visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, stereopsis, mesopic vision and glare sensitivity, and monocular wavefront and the quality of vision questionnaire were assessed before the surgery and at 1 mo postoperatively.RESULTS: At 1 mo postoperatively, 35 cases(100%)had binocular uncorrected distance visual acuity(UDVA)≤0.00(LogMAR), 16 cases(46%)had binocular UDVA≥preoperative corrected distance visual acuity(CDVA). Binocular UDVA and uncorrected intermediate visual acuity(UIVA,80 cm)were improved compared to preoperative CDVA and distance-corrected intermediate visual acuity(DCIVA,80 cm)(all P<0.05).While there were no differences in the binocular postoperative UIVA(60 cm)and preoperative DCIVA(60 cm),and uncorrected near visual acuity(UNVA,40 cm)and preoperative distance-corrected near visual acuity(DCNVA,40 cm)(all P>0.05). The binocular contrast sensitivity was significantly improved postoperatively(P=0.001), and the postoperative binocular mesopic vision, glare sensitivity(no glare/glare)and binocular stereopsis(5 m/40 cm)had no differences(all P>0.05). The postoperative total higher-order aberration, trefoil aberration, coma and spherical aberration were increased, besides the median of total coma in the right eye with a pupil diameter of 3.0 mm was decreased after surgery. The mean total score of quality of vision questionnaire was significantly increased from 54.87 preoperatively to 80.92 after implantation(P<0.05), with high satisfaction and no obvious visual disturbance in patients.CONCLUSION: Although the monocular high-order aberrations increased in the early stage after ICL V4c binocular implantation in patients with high myopia, the binocular visual function was improved.
4.Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC Oil Alleviates LPS-Induced Inflammatory Response in Macrophages by Affecting Arachidonic Acid Metabolism Via NF-κB Nonclassical Pathway
Xianfang HE ; Wanlin WANG ; Hongying WANG ; Ruixiu LIU ; Qiong YI ; Lu WANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(2):216-225
ObjectiveTo study the anti-inflammatory effects of Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC oil (BBO) based on nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) nonclassical and arachidonic acid (AA) pathway. MethodsEffects of BBO on the production of slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A) were detected by the ileal smooth muscle method. The contents of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and leukotriene B4 (LTB4) in lipopolysaccharides (LPS) -induced macrophages were detected by ELISA kit. The expression of COX-2, 5-LOX, FLAP and RelB were detected by qRT-PCR. Western blot was performed to detect the effects of BBO on the level of NF-κB nonclassical pathway proteins TNF receptor associated factor 3 (TRAF3), TNF receptor associated factor 2 (TRAF2), NF-κB-inducing kinase (NIK), p100 and RelB. ResultsThe contractile tension of guinea pig ileum was reduced (P<0.001), and the SRS-A production inhibition rate reached 65.34% at 1mg·mL-1 BBO concentration. Compared with LPS group, BBO reduced the concentrations of PGE2 (P<0.05) and LTB4 (P<0.05), and decreased the expressions of COX-2 (P<0.05), 5-LOX (P<0.05) and FLAP (P<0.05) in AA pathway at concentrations of 40-80 μg·mL-1. Moreover, 40-80 μg·mL-1 BBO decreased the concentrations of TRAF3 (P<0.05), TRAF2 (P<0.05), and NIK (P<0.05), and further inhibited the phosphorylation of p100 (P<0.05), as well as the level of the transcription factor RelB in genes (P<0.05) and proteins (P<0.05) in nonclassical NF-κB pathway, whereas BBO did not cause such changes. ConclusionBBO may potentially exert its anti-inflammatory effects by suppressing the regulatory proteins TRAF3 and TRAF2 and the transcription factor RelB in NF-κB nonclassical pathway. The inhibitory action extending to the induction kinase function of NIK, further hindering the phosphorylation of p100 and its binding with the transcription factor RelB. Consequently, downstream elements in the AA pathway, including the pivotal rate-limiting enzymes COX-2, 5-LOX and FLAP, were altered. This modulation influences the levels of inflammatory mediators such as PGE2 and LTB4.
5.Optimization of prescription process of lifitegrast eye drops and evaluation of its efficacy for dry eye disease
Xi YAN ; Yunan PAN ; Kaili WANG ; Qianzi XU ; Yan SHEN ; Yang LU
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2024;55(2):209-216
In order to develop a more effective drug for dry eye disease, the preparation of lifitegrast eye drops was carried out, and the safety and efficacy of lifitegrast eye drops in vitro and in vivo were investigated. First the method for the determination of lifitegrast content was established, and then the composition and preparation process of the preparation were determined by literature review and single factor experiment. Finally, the safety of lifitegrast eye drops was evaluated by Draize eye irritation test and HE staining, and the therapeutic efficacy was evaluated by Schirmer test and ELISA test. The results showed that the final prescription of lifitegrast eye drops consisted of 5% lifitegrast, 0.4% sodium chloride, 0.3%−0.4% anhydrous disodium hydrogen phosphate, 0.3% sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate and 0.3% sodium hydroxide. The appearance of lifitegrast eye drops was transparent and slightly brownish yellow solution, the pH was7.75±0.05, the osmotic pressure was in the range of 200−330 mOsmol/kg and it had good stability at 60℃ for 3 months. There was no significant difference in irritation study compared with normal saline. Schirmer test showed that tear secretion was increased and the expression of inflammatory factors IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α in tears were significantly decreased after treatment with lifitegrast eye drops and compared to the commercially available emulsion cyclosporine eye drops, it takes effect faster. The above results indicate that lifitegrast eye drops are simple to prepare and stable, which is a better choice for the rapid treatment of dry eye disease.
6.Analysis of surveillance data of foodborne disease from a level a tertiary general hospital in Shandong province from 2019 to 2021
Congwen YUAN ; Yanqi SUN ; Xiangyu WANG ; Zhi JIAO ; Kaili SHE ; Zhongli WANG
Modern Hospital 2024;24(3):460-464
Objective Analyze the surveillance results of foodborne illness from a level A tertiary general hospital in Shandong Province from 2019 to 2021,to provide a realistic basis for the continuous development and improvement of foodborne disease surveillance.Methods The data were collected from a level A tertiary general hospital in Shandong Province from 2019 to 2021 in the food safety risk assessment business application platform of national health insurance information project of National Health Security Disease Control Information System,and stool/anal swab samples were collected as required for pathogen detec-tion.Results From 2019 to 2021,a total of 2 323 cases of foodborne diseases were reported and 682 samples were collected,with a sampling rate of 29.36%,and 134 positive cases were detected,with a detection rate of 19.65%.The difference between the detection rates of different years was statistically significant(P<0.05).The detection rate of norovirus was the highest(9.53%),followed by Vibrio parahaemolyticus(8.94%)and Salmonella(1.91%).The difference between the detection rates of different pathogens was statistically significant(P<0.05).The sex ratio of 2 323 cases was 1:1.28.Among the different age distributions,20-29 years old accounted for the highest proportion(29.19%),followed by 30-39 years old(27.21%)and<20 years old(11.71%).The highest number of cases was reported from June to September,the peak was reached from July to Au-gust,and the number of cases was gradually reduced in October and later.Among different occupational groups,housework and unemployed people accounted for the highest proportion(30.18%),followed by farmers(15.93%),students(13.65%)and commercial service workers(11.80%).The main symptoms of the digestive system were diarrhea in 2 093 cases(90.10%),abdominal pain in 1 741 cases(74.95%),nausea in 1 575 cases(67.8%)and vomiting in 1 401 cases(60.31%).The main diarrhea was watery stool in 1 954 cases(84.12%).The main systemic symptoms were fatigue in 454 cases(19.54%)and dehydration in 212 cases(9.13%).The main clinical diagnosis was acute gastroenteritis in 1 980 cases(85.23%)and infec-tious diarrhea in 199 cases(8.57%).The suspected exposed foods were mainly aquatic animals and their products(25.10%)and meat and meat products(19.37%).The main eating places of suspected exposed foods were families(57.34%),followed by restaurants(21.91%),other places(5.94%)and street food stalls(5.21%).Conclusion From 2019 to 2021,the pathogens of foodborne diseases detected were mainly norovirus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus,mainly in the age group of 20 to 39 years old,and the occupation distribution was mainly household and unemployed people,farmers,students and commercial serv-ice personnel,with digestive system symptoms such as nausea,vomiting,abdominal pain and diarrhea.The suspected exposed foods are mainly aquatic animals and their products and meat and meat products,and the main eating places are families,restau-rants and street food stalls.The surveillance and reporting of foodborne diseases should continue to be strengthened in the future.
7.Signal mining and analysis of adverse drug events for gilteritinib
Yang LIU ; Minzhen HAN ; Jie XIA ; Hanshuai HU ; Lei YAO ; Xue LAN ; Qian LIU ; Jinxingyi WANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(15):1888-1892
OBJECTIVE To mine the adverse drug events (ADE) signals for gilteritinib, and provide a reference for safe drug use in clinic. METHODS ADE reports with gilteritinib as the primary suspected drug were extracted from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database from February 1st, 2018 to December 31st, 2023. Reporting odds ratio (ROR) and proportional reporting ratio (PRR) were applied to detect the risk signals from the data in the FAERS database. The classification and statistics of collected signal data were conducted by using the preferred term (PT) and systemic organ class (SOC) in ADE terminology set of the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (24.1 edition). RESULTS Totally, 2 755 gilteritinib-related ADE reports were collected from the database, involving 676 ADE signals (95 positive signals), 313 PTs and 25 SOCs. Among them, nine signals were not recorded in the package insert. The top 5 PTs consisted of abnormal liver function, decreased platelet count, febrile neutropenia, pneumonia and myelosuppression. The top 6 SOCs for positive signal counts were examinations, general disorders and administration site conditions, respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders, infections and infestations, heart organ disorders, and nervous system disorders. ADEs not recorded in the drug package insert included pneumonia, myelosuppression, decreased blood cell count, sepsis, hemorrhage, infection (not specifically referred to), septic shock, respiratory failure, and aspergillosis. CONCLUSIONS In addition to paying attention to common ADEs such as liver dysfunction and thrombocytopenia, it is necessary to monitor ADEs with strong signals that are not mentioned in the drug instructions when using gefitinib, such as pneumonia, bone marrow suppression, cytopenia, sepsis, bleeding, infection (not specifically referred to), septic shock, respiratory failure, Aspergillus infection, elevated serum creatinine and interstitial lung disease.
8.Construction and application of Zhejiang provincial rare blood group information sharing system based on data modeling
Junna QIU ; Changhong KONG ; Xianguo XU ; Yebiao XU ; Cuie WANG ; Kaili WU ; Risheng HE
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(9):1068-1072
【Objective】 To establish an information management platform for provincial rare blood group bank to achieve the interconnection and sharing of data such as rare blood group types, donor information and blood inventory, so as to enhance the supply security of rare blood group blood. 【Methods】 The information barriers of rare blood group management in each business link and among blood stations in Zhejiang province were analyzed using fishbone diagram. Data modeling technology was introduced based on the unified blood collection and supply business system and blood cloud platform of Zhejiang, the database view of rare blood group donors and rare blood group was constructed through demand analysis and model design, and a unified query platform was developed to achieve the sharing of rare blood group information. 【Results】 The system integrated, retrievaled and displayed rare blood type information, achieving the interconnection of information among various business links and blood stations within blood banks. Up to now, in addition to RhD negative blood group, there were 8 types of rare red blood cells in the bank, covering 7 blood group systems, 289 rare blood group donors and 216 units of frozen red blood cells of rare blood group. 【Conclusion】 The information system based on data modeling can improve the overall efficiency and collaboration of the system, and reduce the workload of system development and operation. It can provide reference for standardized data management and application, and also provide a model for establishing and improving of a national rare blood group information network.
9.Research on the variation in distortion product otoacoustic emissions in patients with auditory neuropathy during the natural course of the disease
Ziyi CHEN ; Hongyang WANG ; Lan LAN ; Linyi XIE ; Jin LI ; Danyang LI ; Kaili WU ; Tao SHI ; Qiuju WANG
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2024;59(5):423-431
Objective:The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE) in patients with auditory neuropathy (AN). The factors affecting DPOAE elicitation rate of each frequency, elicitation rate of each ear and change rate of first and last diagnosis in the natural course were analyzed.Methods:The sample was obtained from the Multicenter Study on Clinical Diagnosis and Intervention of AN (registration number: ChiCTR2100050125), and the diagnostic criteria for AN were based on the Chinese Clinical Practice Guidelines of Auditory Neuropathy (version 2022). Patients with bilateral AN who underwent 2 or more DPOAE tests were screened and divided into infant groups (≤3 years old) and non-infant groups (>3 years old) according to the age of detection, and the trend of DPOAE elicitation rate of each frequency, elicitation rate of each ear and change rate in the natural course of disease were analyzed, in order to explore the relevant influencing factors.Results:A total of 165 patients (330 ears) with AN were included in the study. The overall DPOAE elicitation rate per ear was 77.0%±29.4% at the initial diagnosis and 65.1%±35.2% at the final diagnosis, with a reduction observed in the elicitation rate of 171 ears (51.82%). In the infant group, there were 49 cases (98 ears), including 28 males and 21 females, whose found age ranged from 0 to 3 years old, with a median age of 0.7 years. DPOAE elicitation rate per ear was 57.9%±35.5% in the initial diagnosis, and 32.4%±32.1% in the final diagnosis, with a reduction observed in the elicitation rate of 69 ears (70.41%). In the non-infant group, there were 116 cases (232 ears), including 59 males and 57 females, ranging in found age from 3.9 to 40 years old, with a median age of 14 years old. DPOAE elicitation rate per ear was 84.6%±23.4% in the initial diagnosis, and 78.3%±27.1% in the final diagnosis, with a reduction observed in the elicitation rate of 102 ears (43.97%). Age was found to be correlated with DPOAE changes by multicategorical unordered logistic regression analysis ( B=-0.224, OR=0.799, P<0.001). Conclusions:The elicitation rate of DPOAE in AN patients decreases or even disappears with increasing disease duration; The rate of DPOAE extraction is found to be lower in infant patients with auditory neuropathy (AN) compared to non-infant AN patients. Additionally, it is observed that the decrease in DPOAE extraction rate is more pronounced in infant AN patients as the disease progressed, as compared to non-infant AN patients. DPOAE and cochlear microphonic potentials should be fully combined for accurate diagnosis, and regular follow-up should be conducted to understand the natural course of the disease and give personalized guidance and assistance.
10.The updates of the ACMG variant interpretation guidelines affect the pathogenicity determination of OTOF gene variations in patients with auditory neuropathy
Kaili WU ; Jin LI ; Hongyang WANG ; Qiuju WANG
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2024;59(5):455-463
Objective:To compare the differences between the variation interpretation standards and guidelines issued by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) and the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) in 2015 (The 2015ACMG/AMP guideline) and the Deafness Specialist Group of the Clinical Genome Resource (ClinGen) in 2018 for hereditary hearing loss (Healing loss, HL) issued the expert specification of the variation interpretation guide (The 2018 HL-EP guideline) in evaluating the pathogenicity of OTOF gene variation in patients with auditory neuropathy. Methods:Thirty-eight auditory neuropathy patients with OTOF gene variant were selected as the study subjects (23 males and 15 females, aged 0.3-25.9 years). Using whole-genome sequencing, whole exome sequencing or target region sequencing (Panel) combined with Sanger sequencing, 38 cases were found to carry more than two OTOF mutation sites. A total of 59 candidate variants were independently interpreted based on the 2015 ACMG/AMP guideline and 2018 HL-EP guideline. Compared with the judgment results in 2015 ACMG/AMP guideline, the variants interpreted as lower pathogenic classifications in the 2018 HL-EP guideline were defined as downgraded variants, and the variants regarded as higher pathogenic classifications were defined as upgraded variants. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 20.0. Results:The concordance rate of variant classification between the guidelines was 72.9%(43/59). The 13.6%(8/59) of variants were upgraded and 13.6% (8/59) of variants downgraded in the classifications of the 2018 HL-EP guideline. A couple of rules saw significant differences between the guidelines (PVS1, PM3, PP2, PP3 and PP5). The distribution of pathogenicity of splicing mutation was statistically different ( P=0.013). Conclusions:The 2018 HL-EP guideline is inconsistent with the 2015 ACMG/AMP guideline, when judging the pathogenicity of OTOF gene variants in patients with auditory neuropathy. Through the deletion and refinement of evidence and the breaking of solidification thinking, the 2018 HL-EP guideline makes the pathogenicity grading more traceable and improves the credibility.

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