1.Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulates Immune Escape to Ameliorate Gastrointestinal Tumors: A Review
Pengpeng LIU ; Li KANG ; Chengdan MAO ; Xueling YUAN ; Jin SHU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(17):282-290
Malignant gastrointestinal tumors (GT) mainly include laryngeal cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, bile duct cancer, and colorectal cancer. At present, the morbidity and mortality of GT are high. Tumor immune escape is one of the key reasons for cancer development and treatment failure, and it is also the main direction of current tumor immunotherapy research. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plays a role in treating GT and alleviating systemic symptoms, especially showing potential advantages in regulating the immune escape mechanism. This article elaborates on the immune escape mechanism of GT and systematically reviews that TCM active components or compound prescriptions act on key immune checkpoints such as programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1) and programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) to reduce the proportion of marrow-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), promote the polarization of M1 macrophages, activate effector immune cells, enhance CD8+ T cell recruitment and interferon (IFN)-γ secretion, enhance the killing activity of natural killers (NKs), and reduce foxhead box protein P3(FoxP3+)-positive regulatory T (Treg) cell infiltration. TCM active components or compound prescriptions can remodel the tumor microenvironment (TME), such as improving immunosuppressive factors, promoting vascular normalization, and regulating intestinal microbiota. Through the regulation of TME, enhancement of antigen presentation, inhibition of immune checkpoint molecules, regulation of cellular network factors and metabolites, etc., TCM active components or compound prescriptions enhance the immune function, thereby inhibiting the immune escape of GT. This paper summarizes and reflects on the research results of TCM in regulating immune escape to treat GT in recent years, aiming to help transform TCM from empirical medication to precision treatment based on immune regulation, reduce drug resistance and enhance treatment effect.
2.Comparison of the efficacy of continuous VA chemotherapy and I/HDAC consolidation in postremission therapy for acute myeloid leukemia fit for standard chemotherapy
Li SUN ; Pengpeng ZHANG ; Simei REN ; Nan ZHOU ; Liyuan LI ; Zhenzhen WANG ; Weiguang CUI ; Fan YANG ; Jianmin LUO ; Lin YANG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(4):343-348
Objective:To compare the efficacy and safety of continuous venetoclax combined azacitidine (VA) chemotherapy and intermedium/high-dose cytarabine (I/HDAC) consolidation in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) fit for standard chemotherapy (transform from UNFIT) .Methods:Clinical data of patients who were fit for standard chemotherapy were collected among those with AML who underwent VA induction in the Department of Hematology, the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University. The overall survival (OS), relapse-free survival (RFS), event-free survival (EFS), and incidence of adverse events were analyzed retrospectively.Results:This study enrolled 69 patients, consisting of 46 cases in the VA group and 23 cases in the I/HDAC group. We revealed the following. ① The median OS, RFS, EFS were 26.18, 24.69, 20.34 months in the VA group, and 34.14, 30.99, 28.42 months in the I/HDAC group, respectively, with no statistically significant difference (all P>0.05). Median OS of patients who underwent I/HDAC consolidation with European Leukemia Net (ELN) favorable-risk, positive measurable residual disease (MRD), wild type FLT3, or IDH1/2 mutation was significantly longer than those who received VA ( P<0.05). ②Adverse events rate of grade 3 - 4 neutropenia, grade 3 - 4 thrombocytopenia, and bacteremia were significantly lower in the VA group than in the I/HDAC group ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:I/HDAC consolidation was more likely to help get survival benefits for patients with ELN favorable-risk, positive MRD, wild type FLT3, or IDH1/2 mutation. Continuous VA chemotherapy exhibited superior safety than I/HDAC consolidation.
3.Visualization Analysis on Research Hotspots and Trend of Chaihu Guizhi Decoction
Xiaoding CAO ; Junhu LI ; Pengpeng WEI ; Yao ZENG ; Jiale DU ; Weiqiang LI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(5):68-73
Objective To understand the research hotspots and development trends of Chaihu Guizhi Decoction;To provide references for related research.Methods Relevant literature about Chaihu Guizhi Decoction was retrieved from CNKI,VIP,Wanfang Data and CBM from the establishment of the databases to 31st,Dec.2023.NoteExpress 3.8 software was used to manage the bibliography,and CiteSpace 6.2.R6 software was used to draw graphs of authors,institutions and keyword co-occurrence,and conduct statistical analysis.Results A total of 1 181 Chinese articles were included,with the largest number of articles published in Henan Traditional Chinese Medicine,reaching 42;there were 54 core authors,and the top three authors were Wang Qingguo(18 articles),Cheng Fafeng(14 articles),Wang Xueqian(14 articles);multiple research institutions dominated by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine carried out multi-level research;a total of 11 cluster labels were formed,involving clinical applications,experimental research,and so forth.The high-frequency keywords mainly included"classical prescriptions","Shang Han Lun"and"experience of famous doctors",etc.Conclusion The clinical application of Chaihu Guizhi Decoction mostly focuses on febrile diseases,and the use of gas chromatography and other methods to explore its active components and explore its mechanism based on the molecular level is the development trend in this field.
4.Clinical and genetic characteristics of follicular lymphoma with bulky disease
Tianyuan XU ; Ruichi LI ; Rui SUN ; Nan WANG ; Shu CHENG ; Li WANG ; Pengpeng XU ; Weili ZHAO ; Zhong ZHENG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(10):1502-1508
Objective To explore the characteristics and prognosis of follicular lymphoma(FL)with bulky disease under rituximab-based first-line treatment.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 525 FL patients diagnosed between September 2009 and September 2021 who received rituximab as a first-line treat-ment[342 patients received rituximab combined with chemotherapy(R-chemo),183 patients received rituximab plus lenalidomide(R2)].The clinicopathologic characteristics,gene mutations,and prognosis of bulky FL patients were analyzed.Results Compared to non-bulky FL patients,bulky FL patients had a significantly higher proportion of lymph node≥5 sites,≥2 extranodal involvement,bone marrow involvement,elevated LDH,and a higher proportion in the high-risk group of FLIPI1 and FLIPI2.Gene sequencing revealed a significantly higher mutation rate of ZNF608 in bulky FL patients compared to non-bulky FL patients.In patients receiving R-chemo as the first-line treatment,there was no significant difference in progression-free survival(PFS)and overall survival(OS)between bulky and non-bulky FL patients.However,in patients treated with R2,the PFS and OS of bulky FL patients was significantly shorter.Conclusions Bulky FL patients compared to non-bulky FL patients have a significantly higher proportion of high-risk baseline characteristics.For bulky FL at diagnosis,chemo-free regimens require further exploration on the basis of R2.
5.Progress in the biological magnetoreception mechanisms of pigeon geomagnetic navigation
Yong ZHAO ; Fang WANG ; Pengpeng WU ; Changhong SHI
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(9):145-152
Homing pigeons and many other animals have exquisite geomagnetic sensing ability and can accurately find appropriate paths and directions during long-distance migration.Homing pigeons are the preferred animal model for studies of biological geomagnetic navigation.Despite substantial progress in research on bio-geomagnetic navigation over the past few decades,the biological mechanism is still unclear.In this paper,we review recent advancements in research on biological magnetoreception using homing pigeons.We focus on the magnetic sensing mechanisms of the magnetoreceptor models based on nanoscale ferromagnetic particles and the light-dependent radical pair model.Key directions for biological magnetoreception research are proposed.This review provides an improved theoretical basis for the study of geomagnetic navigation using homing pigeons as well as insight into the operating principles of the biological magnetic perception system.
6.Investigation on the species and pathogens of ticks in some cities of Liaoning Province
Fuxiao XIU ; He ZHAI ; Yao WANG ; Yu ZHAO ; Yuxiang YANG ; Pengpeng WANG ; Yu FENG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2025;41(8):809-815
This study investigated the prevalence of canine ticks and the types of their carried pathogens in select cities of Liaon-ing Province,to provide a theoretical scientific basis for the prevention and control of ticks and tick-borne diseases.Canine ticks were collected from six cities in Liaoning Province(Shenyang,Dalian,Anshan,Chaoyang,Tieling,Dandong)and identified through a combination of morphological and molecular biology methods.PCR was used to detect five tick pathogens:Rickettsia,Borrelia burgdor-feri,Babesia,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and Ehrlichia.Canine ticks were prevalent primarily in Liaoning Province from April to June.The collected ticks included 456 Haemaphysalis longicornis,70 Ixodes persulcatus,and 31 Rhicephalus sanguineus.Three tick borne pathogens,Ehrlichia,Borrelia burgdorferi,and Rickettsia,were detected,whereas no Babesia or Pseudomonas were detected.The to-tal detection rate of Ehrlichia(46.85%),which is significant difference with total detection rate of Borrelia burgdorferi(10.81%)(χ2=33.392,P<0.05),but insignificant difference with total detection rate of Rickettsia(34.23%)(χ2=3.370,P>0.05),Both Eh-rlichia and Rickettsia were distributed in the six cities.Haemaphysalis longicornis was the dominant tick species parasite on the surfaces of dogs in Liaoning Province.The main tick borne pathogens in dogs in Liaoning Province were Ehrlichia and Rickettsia.
7.Application of fragmented resistance exercise in exercise rehabilitation of elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yingying FAN ; Pengpeng LÜ ; Xueang CHEN ; Junmei ZHANG ; Rui ZHAO ; Shibian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(15):1797-1803
Objective Exploring the application effect of fragmented resistance exercise in the exercise rehabili-tation of elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,providing references for improving their quality of life.Methods From October to December 2024,96 elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease admitted to a tertiary hospital in Pingdingshan city were conveniently selected as the research subjects.They were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group(all n=48)using a random number table method.The experimental group received a fragmented resistance exercise program on the basis of routine pulmonary reha-bilitation,while the control group received routine pulmonary rehabilitation nursing care for a duration of 3 months.The lung function,exercise endurance,quality of life,and exercise compliance were compared between the 2 groups before and after intervention.Results The experimental group ultimately included 46 cases,while the control group ultimately included 47 cases.The lung function of the experimental group was better than that of the control group after 3 months of intervention(P<0.05),and the exercise compliance scores of the experimental group were high-er than those of the control group after 1 and 3 months of intervention(P<0.001).Repeated measures ANOVA showed that there was an interaction effect(P<0.05)in the comparison of exercise endurance and quality of life between the 2 groups.Simple effects analysis showed that the experimental group had better exercise endurance after 3 months of intervention than the control group(P<0.05),and better quality of life after 1 and 3 months of intervention than the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Fragmented resistance exercise can effectively improve lung function,enhance exercise endurance and compliance,and improve quality of life in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pul-monary disease.
8.Effects of different dialysis modalities on survival rates in the oldest old patients and analysis of mortality-associated risk factors
Ying WANG ; Bin PAN ; Pengpeng YAN ; Chunping XU ; Jianghua CHEN ; Ping ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2025;41(11):825-832
Objective:To compare the differences of long-term survival rates between hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) in the oldest old end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, and analyze the influencing factors of mortality.Methods:It was a retrospective cohort study. The clinical data from the oldest old patients (≥80 years old) who underwent HD or PD for the first time and maintained dialysis treatment for ≥3 months in the Zhejiang Dialysis Registration System from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2021 were collected. The follow-up endpoint was until the patients' death or December 31, 2022. The propensity score matching method was used to match groups. Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test were used to compare the differences of long-term survival rates between the two groups. Cox regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors of mortality.Results:A total of 5 880 the oldest old dialysis patients were included in this study, with 5 363 patients in the initial HD group and 517 patients in the initial PD group. After matching, there were 517 patients in the HD group and 517 patients in the PD group. The median survival time of HD group before matching was 39.9 months, with 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year survival rates of 85.4%, 54.9%, and 30.0%, respectively. The median survival time of PD group was 32.9 months, with 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year survival rates of 82.5%, 47.1%, and 22.3%, respectively. After matching, the median survival time of HD group was 40.3 months, and the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year survival rates were 86.1%, 57.8%, and 29.1%, respectively. The survival rate of PD group remained unchanged. The difference of 1-year survival rate between the two groups was not statistically significant, but the 2-year, 3-year, 4-year, 5-year, and overall survival rates in HD group were higher than those in PD group (Log‐rank test, χ2=4.897, P=0.027; χ2=9.693, P=0.002; χ2=10.194, P=0.001; χ2=7.868, P=0.005; χ2=12.510, P<0.001). Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that HD (HD/PD, HR=0.794, 95% CI 0.669-0.943, P=0.009), increasing age ( HR=1.069, 95% CI 1.038-1.110, P<0.001), comorbidity with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( HR=1.510, 95% CI 1.065-2.139, P=0.021) and serum albumin <35 g/L ( HR=1.393, 95% CI 1.165-1.665, P<0.001) were independent correlated factors of mortality. Conclusions:There is no significant difference in the 1-year survival rate between HD and PD groups. The survival rate for more than 1 year in HD patients is higher than that in PD patients. HD is an independent protective factor of survival, and increasing age, comorbidities of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and serum albumin <35 g/L are independent risk factors affecting the survival in the oldest old dialysis patients.
9.Effect of intradialytic cerebral blood flow changes on cognitive decline in middle-aged and elderly maintenance hemodialysis patients
Yidan GUO ; Jingying SUN ; Zhihua SHI ; Meng JIA ; Xiaoling ZHOU ; Chunxia ZHANG ; Wei CUI ; Pengpeng YE ; Yang LUO
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2025;41(3):177-182
Objective:To investigate the effect of intradialytic cerebral blood flow (CBF) fluctuation on cognitive decline in middle-aged and elderly maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients.Methods:It was a prospective cohort study. MHD patients aged ≥50 years from Beijing Shijitan Hospital were enrolled from January 2023 to June 2023. Middle cerebral artery mean flow velocity (MFV) was serially monitored via transcranial Doppler (TCD) during dialysis sessions. Cognitive function was assessed at baseline and after 12-month follow-up using standardized neuropsychological tests: montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA), auditory verbal learning test (AVLT 5), complex figure test (CFT), trail making test-B (TMT-B), Stroop color and word test (SCWT), and symbol digit modalities test (SDMT). ΔMFV was calculated as pre-to-post dialysis MFV difference. Multivariable linear regression was used to analyze the association of ΔMFV and cognition.Results:A total of 121 MHD patients were recruited with an age of (63.63±8.44) years. There were 97 males (80.2%), and the dialysis vintage was (55.08±54.73) months. Significant intradialytic MFV reductions were observed ( P<0.05). At 12 months, cognitive decline manifested in global cognition (MoCA), memory (CFT-memory), executive function (TMT-B, SCWT-C, SCWT-T), attention (SDMT), visuospatial ability (CFT-copy)(all P<0.05). Multivariable linear regression analysis revealed ΔMFV independently predicted declines in: MoCA ( B=0.066, 95% CI 0.018-0.113, P=0.007), AVLT5 ( B=0.050, 95% CI 0.004-0.097, P=0.035), TMT-B ( B=-1.955, 95% CI -3.453--0.457, P=0.011), SCWT-C ( B=0.298, 95% CI 0.112-0.484, P=0.002), SCWT-T ( B=-1.371, 95% CI -2.303--0.439, P=0.004). Conclusions:Hemodialysis induces acute CBF reductions detectable by TCD. Cumulative intradialytic CBF fluctuations may accelerate cognitive deterioration in middle-aged and elderly MHD populations, particularly affecting memory and executive domains.
10.Long-term protective efficacy of recombinant CHO cell-derived hepatitis B vaccine:A 26-year follow-up study in Zhengding county
Qiudong SU ; Zhiyong HAO ; Feng QIU ; Lili QIAO ; Huijuan JIA ; Shuang ZHANG ; Pengpeng YUAN ; Juan CHU ; Zhiyong ZHANG ; Junfang YAO ; Jinling WEI ; Yan WANG ; Peiqi ZHAO ; Yujiao LIU ; Zhao GAO ; Jingchen MA ; Feng WANG ; Haisong ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2025;39(4):434-440
Objective:To evaluate the long-term protective efficacy of the recombinant Chinese hamster ovary cell-derived hepatitis B vaccine(CHO-HepB)26 years post-vaccination in the rural China.Methods:Zhengding county,Hebei province was designated as a rural monitoring site for CHO-HepB efficacy. Study participants included individuals born between 1997 and 1999 who had completed the three-dose CHO-HepB primary series without booster doses. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in late 2024 using random sampling. Demographic and vaccination history data were collected via questionnaires,and hepatitis B virus(HBV)serological markers were detected using chemiluminescence. Historical surveillance data were integrated to infer infection statuses of HBsAg-positive individuals and evaluate longitudinal trends in anti-HBs seropositivity and antibody titers.Results:Among 178 participants(mean time since vaccination:26.2 years),the seroprevalence rates were 0.6% for HBsAg(95% CI:0.0%-1.6%),64.6% for anti-HBs(95% CI:57.6%-71.6%),and 1.1% for anti-HBc(95% CI:0.0%-2.7%). Compared to the pre-vaccination baseline HBsAg positivity of 11.3% in children under 10 years of age,the estimated vaccine protection rate was 95%. Two notable cases were identified:one with concurrent HBsAg and anti-HBc positivity and one with anti-HBs and anti-HBc positivity,suggestive of transient HBV exposure(1999—2009)without chronicity. Natural immune boosting was inferred for the latter case based on anti-HBs titer dynamics. Longitudinal analysis of four prior cross-sectional surveys(2005,2009,2013,and 2017)revealed no significant upward trends in HBsAg and anti-HBc positivity(both P>0.05)over 26 years,while anti-HBs seropositivity declined significantly( P<0.05)from 6 to 26 years post-vaccination. Conclusion:The CHO-HepB vaccine demonstrates sustained immunological persistence and robust long-term protection up to 26 years post-immunization. Continued emphasis on rigorous implementation of mother-to-child transmission prevention strategies is critical for future hepatitis B control.

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