1.Potential Mechanism of Zuojinwan in Improving Liver Fibrosis Based on Hepatic Tissue Metabolomics
Yiting JIANG ; Kexin LIU ; Yixi QIAN ; Rui ZHANG ; Feng ZHANG ; Hongyan WU ; Li CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(6):54-61
ObjectiveThis study aims to elucidate the potential mechanism of Zuojinwan in improving liver fibrosis through hepatic tissue metabolomics analysis. MethodsTwenty-four mice were randomly allocated into normal group, model group , positive drug group (silymarin, 100 mg·kg-1), and Zuojinwan group (Zuojinwan solution, 2.5 g·kg-1), with per group six mice. Liver fibrosis model was induced via intraperitoneal injection of olive oil solution with 10% carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) (0.5 μL·g-1, three times weekly for 8 weeks) in all groups except the normal group. During the final 4 weeks, the silymarin group received silymarin (100 mg·kg-1) by gavage thrice weekly, while the Zuojinwan group was administered Zuojinwan solution (2.5 g·kg-1) under the same regimen. After the last administration, the levels of liver fibrosis indicators and liver injury markers in serum were detected. The pathological morphological changes of the liver tissues were observed. The levels of liver fibrosis markers α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and Collagen Ⅰ(ColⅠ) were detected. Metabolomics was analyzed on mice's liver tissues. The mice's serum was collected for metabolomics analysis. ResultsCompared with the model group, Zuojinwan significantly improved indicators related to liver fibrosis and liver injury. Compared with the normal group, the model group showed significantly elevated levels of fibrosis markers such as laminin (LN), hyaluronic acid (HA), procollagen typeⅢ (PC-Ⅲ), and type Ⅳ Collagen (Ⅳ-C), while liver injury indicators such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and total bilirubin (TBIL), exhibited a marked upward trend (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the silymarin group showed a significant decrease in the aforementioned indicators (P<0.05). Notably, compared with the model group, the Zuojinwan group exhibited a significant reduction in all these indicators (P<0.05), with efficacy comparable to that of the silymarin group. Zuojinwan reduced mRNA and protein levels of α-SMA and ColⅠ in the liver tissue. Metabolomics results revealed that compared with the model group, Zuojiinwan significantly reduced levels of glucose metabolism-related metabolites such as D-fructose 1,6-bisphosphate (FBP), nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH), sodium beta-D-fructose 6-phosphate (F6P), dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP), fumaric acid, and D-glucose 6-phosphate (G6P) (P<0.05). Serum enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect glucose metabolism indicators and further validate the regulatory effect of Zuojinwan on glucose metabolism. ConclusionThese results suggest that Zuojinwan may improve liver fibrosis by regulating the dysregulated levels of glucose metabolism during the progression of liver fibrosis.
2.Association between preschoolers physical activity levels and parental sports concept and behavior
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(7):1036-1039
Objective:
To analyze the impact of parental sports concept and behavior on physical activity in preschool children, so as to provide a foundation for future guidance on fostering childrens physical activity within the family context.
Methods:
From November to December 2020, a clustered convenience sampling method was employed to conduct surveys, and a total of 283 children were selectal from one kindergarten each in Beijing, Shenyang, and Xian. Participating children wore ActiGraph GT9X accelerometers continuously for one week to collect data on different intensity levels of physical activity. Physical Activity afterschool Questionnaire for Preschooler (P-PAQ) was utilized to assess parental sports concept and behavior. The gender differences in physical activity level and physical activity compliance rate were analyzed by using ttest, Mann-Whitney U test, and Chisquare test; and the relationship between parental exercise concepts and behaviors and physical activity of preschool children was analyzed using Spearman rank correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis.
Results:
Parental sports concept was significantly positively correlated with average daily moderatetovigorous physical activity (MVPA) and total physical activity (TPA) in children (r=0.12-0.16, P<0.05). Parental sports behavior was significantly positively correlated with childrens average daily TPA (r=0.25, P<0.05). Multiple linear regression revealed that parental sports concept was positively correlated with average daily MVPA and TPA in both boys and girls (B=0.65-0.83), while parental sports behavior only was positively correlated with boys average daily MVPA and TPA (B=0.24-0.25)(P<0.05).
Conclusions
Parental sports concept and behavior can impact physical activity levels in preschool children, exhibiting gender differences. Future guidance on physical activity in family upbringing should consider both parental sports concept and behavior, and pay attention to the influence of childrens gender.
3.Cross-sectional study on working mode and human resource setting of PIVAS in national medical institutions
Ke LI ; Hongyan GU ; Dechun JIANG ; Lulu SUN ; Yingbo ZHAO
China Pharmacy 2024;35(18):2199-2202
OBJECTIVE To know about the working mode and human resource status of pharmacy intravenous admixture services (PIVAS) in national medical institutions. METHODS Through questionnaire survey, the national PIVAS was invited to fill out questionnaire and statistical analysis was performed on the effective sample data related to PIVAS working mode and human resources in the questionnaire. RESULTS In this study, 761 PIVAS from 722 medical institutions of 29 provinces were involved in the questionnaire survey, with 471 valid questionnaires for working mode and 441 valid questionnaires for human resources survey. In terms of working mode, among 471 PIVAS, 292 PIVAS (62.0%) were in pharmacist-alone mode, and 176 PIVAS (37.4%) were in pharmacist-nurse cooperative mode; there was no significant difference in the types of medical orders received by PIVAS between these two working modes except for the other medical orders (P>0.05). In terms of human resource setting, among 441 PIVAS, the average number of total staff of single PIVAS was 24(16,33), including 11(6,19) pharmacists, 7(2,13) nursing staff, and 3(1,5) workers; there was a statistically significant difference in the number of personnel among three groups (P< 0.01). The per capita income of PIVAS respondents in 2019 was [7.9(4.8,10.7)]×104 yuan, and in 2021 it was [8.8(5.8,11.7)]× 104 yuan, with an increase of 9.0% compared to 2019. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P< 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Medical institutions’ PIVAS in China had not fully implemented the pharmacist-alone work model, and some medical institutions had chosen a pharmacist-nurse cooperative mode. It is suggested that relevant departments formulate corresponding qualification requirements and training standards for nursing personnel as soon as possible based on sufficient research on PIVAS’s demand for nursing professionals.
4.Cross-sectional study on balance of payments in PIVAS of medical institutions nationwide
Ke LI ; Hongyan GU ; Dechun JIANG ; Lulu SUN ; Yingbo ZHAO
China Pharmacy 2024;35(20):2449-2452
OBJECTIVE To know about the pharmacy intravenous admixture charge and operation balance of pharmacy intravenous admixture services (PIVAS) in national medical institutions. METHODS Using questionnaire survey method, the national PIVAS leaders were invited to fill in the questionnaire, investigation and statistical analysis of the drug dispensing charge standard and the income and expenditure situations of PIVAS nationwide were conducted. RESULTS A total of 761 PIVAS completed the questionnaire, among which 466 PIVAS (61.2%) had already started implementing pharmacy intravenous admixture charge, mainly in tertiary hospitals. The charge standards for chemotherapy drugs and parenteral nutrition solutions were relatively high, while the standards for packaged drugs were the lowest, with differences in charge standards among provinces(P<0.05). Among the 25 provinces that reported annual drug preparation fee revenue, Hubei had the highest revenue in both 2019 and 2021. In 2019, the number of PIVAS with a balance of payments was more than that of PIVAS with an imbalance of payments, but the number of PIVAS with an imbalance of payments in 2021 exceeded the number of PIVAS with a balance of payments (P<0.05); among them, eight provinces were unbalanced in 2019 and 2021, such as Tianjin, Chongqing, Guizhou, etc. CONCLUSIONS PIVAS charge standards of the surveyed medical institutions in all provinces are not unified. It is suggested to improve the charge standard further, formulate the charge adjustment cycle, and promote a sustainable development of PIVAS.
5.Effects of vesicular stomatitis virus on anti-tumour immunity, growth of xenografts, and lung metastasis in mouse mammary carcinoma 4T1 cells tumor-bearing mice
LI Yuqian1a ; XU Qingsheng1a ; WEI Hong1b ; WANG Hao2 ; WANG Shuoshi3 ; JIANG Lina1a ; YUAN Xinyi1c
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2024;31(5):452-461
[摘 要] 目的:探究野生型水疱性口炎病毒印第安纳株(VSV-IN)对小鼠三阴性乳腺癌4T1细胞移植模型小鼠的免疫调节及肿瘤转移的影响。方法:VSV以MOI=1、MOI=10、MOI=100感染4T1细胞12、24、48 h后,CCK-8法检测4T1细胞死亡率,划痕愈合实验检测细胞迁移能力,qPCR检测细胞中E-cadherin、MMP-2、MMP-9 mRNA的表达。于雌性BALB/c小鼠脂肪垫接种1×106个/mL的4T1细胞0.1 mL,构建4T1细胞荷瘤小鼠模型,待小鼠肿瘤体积达200 mm3,分别向移植瘤内注射PBS、紫杉醇(TAX)(15 mg/kg)、VSV-IN(1×106 pfu/只),每周1次。给药4次后,处死小鼠、剥离完整移植瘤组织,测量肿瘤体积及质量,肺组织病理切片经H-E染色后观察肿瘤肺部转移结节,流式细胞术检测脾组织中T细胞亚群比例,ELISA法检测小鼠血清IL-6及TNF-α水平,利用GEPIA在线分析乳腺肿中迁移相关蛋白mRNA的表达,免疫组化法检测肿瘤中MMP-2、MMP-9与E-cadherin的表达,利用蛋白-蛋白对接技术预测VSV-IN的G蛋白、M蛋白与ERK2、E-cadherin的亲和力。结果:经MOI=10、100的VSV-IN处理48 h后,4T1细胞死亡率显著高于对照组(均P<0.01);与对照组相比,VSV-IN组(MOI=10)细胞迁移率明显降低(P<0.01),MMP-9 mRNA的相对表达量明显降低(P<0.05);与对照组小鼠相比,VSV-IN组移植瘤生长较对照组减缓且终点体积显著减小(P<0.05),VSV-IN组小鼠肺转移结节数量显著减少[(12.86±1.86) vs (24±3.67)个,P<0.01],脾内CD4+ T、CD8+ T细胞比例显著升高(均P<0.05),血清TNF-α、IL-6含量显著升高(均P<0.01);GEPIA分析发现在乳腺癌中E-cadherin、MMP-9表达水平均高于癌旁组织(P<0.05);VSV-IN组小鼠肿瘤细胞内MMP-9表达明显低于对照组(P<0.05);VSV-IN的G、M蛋白与ERK2的结合自由能分别为–11.7 kcal/mol、–6.4 kcal/mol。结论:野生型VSV-IN可抑制4T1细胞荷瘤小鼠的移植瘤生长及转移,这可能与其促进抗肿瘤免疫及调控迁移相关蛋白表达有关。
6.Non-invasive brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease in decade:a bibliometrics analysis
Qiling XU ; Xiaoyu JIANG ; Hongyan BI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2024;30(6):665-674
Objective To analyze the current status,hotspots and trends of researches related to non-invasive brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease in the last decade. Methods Literature related to non-invasive brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease in the Web of Science Core Collec-tion was searched from January,2014,to December,2023,and CiteSpace 6.1.R3 was used to draw a knowledge map of authors,institutions,countries and keywords. Results A total of 1 351 papers were included,with a general upward trend in the number of publication,with the United States,Italy and China being the high-producing countries,and the University of London being the most prolific institution,with Alfredo Berardelli being the most prolific author.Hot keywords included deep brain stimulation,motor cortex and basal ganglia,and emergent words that have appeared in the last two years included therapy,non-invasive brain stimulation,supplementary motor areas and movement disorders. Conclusion The research hotspots related to non-invasive brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease in the last decade mainly focus on the stimulation on motor cortical areas,the combined application of non-invasive brain stimula-tion and deep brain stimulation,and non-invasive brain stimulation and non-invasive neuroimaging techniques,such as electroencephalography and functional imaging.Non-invasive brain stimulation of supplementary motor areas can be further explored to improve movement disorders in Parkinson's disease patients in the future.
7.Application of the second generation snap shot freeze combined with artificial intelligence in free heart rate coronary CT angiography
Lei ZHENG ; Wujuan QI ; Hongyan WU ; Nan ZHU ; Shuangyan JIANG ; Zhizhong YUAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(2):311-314
Objective To evaluate the application value of the second generation snap shot freeze(SSF2)combined with artificial intelligence reconstruction in free heart rate coronary computed tomography angiography(CCTA).Methods The examination data of 37 patients undergoing CCTA were divided into two groups for reconstruction.Group A,reconstruction by artificial intelligence after SSF2 algorithm correction;group B,original images automatically split and multi-phase reconstruction by artificial intelligence.Image quality were compared on volume rendering(VR),curve planar reformation(CPR),maximum intensity projection(MIP)image,subjective evaluation,objective scoring,and signal-to-noise ratio(SNR).Independent samples t-test and Chi-square test were used,and P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results There were statistically significant differences in the image quality score and SNR of the two reconstruction methods(P=0.009).Group A scored better,with higher signal intensity,lower noise intensity,and better SNR.The difference in the number of right coronary artery(RCA)analyzable segments between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).The excellent and good rate of subjective evaluation of coronary artery segments in group A RCA(98.6%)was higher than that in group B(69.6%).Conclusion Using SSF2 combined with artificial intelligence reconstruction technology can significantly improve the image quality of CCTA,improve the success rate of CCTA examination,and improve the overall work efficiency.
8.Analysis and summary of clinical characteristics of 289 patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria in Zhejiang Province
Gaixiang XU ; Weimei JIN ; Baodong YE ; Songfu JIANG ; Chao HU ; Xin HUANG ; Bingshou XIE ; Huifang JIANG ; Lili CHEN ; Rongxin YAO ; Ying LU ; Linjie LI ; Jin ZHANG ; Guifang OUYANG ; Yongwei HONG ; Hongwei KONG ; Zhejun QIU ; Wenji LUO ; Binbin CHU ; Huiqi ZHANG ; Hui ZENG ; Xiujie ZHOU ; Pengfei SHI ; Ying XU ; Jie JIN ; Hongyan TONG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(6):549-555
Objective:To further improve the understanding of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), we retrospectively analyzed and summarized the clinical characteristics, treatment status, and survival status of patients with PNH in Zhejiang Province.Methods:This study included 289 patients with PNH who visited 20 hospitals in Zhejiang Province. Their clinical characteristics, comorbidity, laboratory test results, and medications were analyzed and summarized.Results:Among the 289 patients with PNH, 148 males and 141 females, with a median onset age of 45 (16-87) years and a peak onset age of 20-49 years (57.8% ). The median lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) level was 1 142 (604-1 925) U/L. Classified by type, 70.9% (166/234) were classical, 24.4% (57/234) were PNH/bone marrow failure (BMF), and 4.7% (11/234) were subclinical. The main clinical manifestations included fatigue or weakness (80.8%, 235/289), dizziness (73.4%, 212/289), darkened urine color (66.2%, 179/272), and jaundice (46.2%, 126/270). Common comorbidities were hemoglobinuria (58.7% ), renal dysfunction (17.6% ), and thrombosis (15.0% ). Moreover, 82.3% of the patients received glucocorticoid therapy, 70.9% required blood transfusion, 30.7% used immunosuppressive agents, 13.8% received anticoagulant therapy, and 6.3% received allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The 10-year overall survival (OS) rate was 84.4% (95% CI 78.0% -91.3% ) . Conclusion:Patients with PNH are more common in young and middle-aged people, with a similar incidence rate between men and women. Common clinical manifestations include fatigue, hemoglobinuria, jaundice, renal dysfunction, and recurrent thrombosis. The 10-year OS of this group is similar to reports from other centers in China.
9.Long-term hypomethylating agents in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes: a multi-center retrospective study
Xiaozhen LIU ; Shujuan ZHOU ; Jian HUANG ; Caifang ZHAO ; Lingxu JIANG ; Yudi ZHANG ; Chen MEI ; Liya MA ; Xinping ZHOU ; Yanping SHAO ; Gongqiang WU ; Xibin XIAO ; Rongxin YAO ; Xiaohong DU ; Tonglin HU ; Shenxian QIAN ; Yuan LI ; Xuefen YAN ; Li HUANG ; Manling WANG ; Jiaping FU ; Lihong SHOU ; Wenhua JIANG ; Weimei JIN ; Linjie LI ; Jing LE ; Wenji LUO ; Yun ZHANG ; Xiujie ZHOU ; Hao ZHANG ; Xianghua LANG ; Mei ZHOU ; Jie JIN ; Huifang JIANG ; Jin ZHANG ; Guifang OUYANG ; Hongyan TONG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(8):738-747
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of hypomethylating agents (HMA) in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) .Methods:A total of 409 MDS patients from 45 hospitals in Zhejiang province who received at least four consecutive cycles of HMA monotherapy as initial therapy were enrolled to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HMA. Mann-Whitney U or Chi-square tests were used to compare the differences in the clinical data. Logistic regression and Cox regression were used to analyze the factors affecting efficacy and survival. Kaplan-Meier was used for survival analysis. Results:Patients received HMA treatment for a median of 6 cycles (range, 4-25 cycles) . The complete remission (CR) rate was 33.98% and the overall response rate (ORR) was 77.02%. Multivariate analysis revealed that complex karyotype ( P=0.02, OR=0.39, 95% CI 0.18-0.84) was an independent favorable factor for CR rate. TP53 mutation ( P=0.02, OR=0.22, 95% CI 0.06-0.77) was a predictive factor for a higher ORR. The median OS for the HMA-treated patients was 25.67 (95% CI 21.14-30.19) months. HMA response ( P=0.036, HR=0.47, 95% CI 0.23-0.95) was an independent favorable prognostic factor, whereas complex karyotype ( P=0.024, HR=2.14, 95% CI 1.10-4.15) , leukemia transformation ( P<0.001, HR=2.839, 95% CI 1.64-4.92) , and TP53 mutation ( P=0.012, HR=2.19, 95% CI 1.19-4.07) were independent adverse prognostic factors. There was no significant difference in efficacy and survival between the reduced and standard doses of HMA. The CR rate and ORR of MDS patients treated with decitabine and azacitidine were not significantly different. The median OS of patients treated with decitabine was longer compared with that of patients treated with azacitidine (29.53 months vs 20.17 months, P=0.007) . The incidence of bone marrow suppression and pneumonia in the decitabine group was higher compared with that in the azacitidine group. Conclusion:Continuous and regular use of appropriate doses of hypomethylating agents may benefit MDS patients to the greatest extent if it is tolerated.
10.Mediating effect of hospice self-efficacy among clinical nurses between sense of life meaning and hospice behavior
Di FAN ; Xue ZHANG ; Zhiping LIU ; Haikun JIANG ; Hongyan LU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(28):2205-2212
Objective:To explore the mediating effect of hospice self-efficacy among clinical nurses between sense of life meaning and hospice behavior, in order to provide references for nursing managers to formulate strategies to improve clinical nurses′ hospice behavior.Methods:This was a cross-sectional survey study. The clinical nurses were selected from 8 tertiary hospitals in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region by convenience sampling method from July to November in 2023. General data survey scale, The Meaning in Life Questionnaire, End-of-life Care Self-efficacy Scale and Hospice Behavior Scale were used to investigate. Pearson correlation analysis was used to examine the correlation between variables, and AMOS 24.0 software was used to analyze the mediating effect of hospice self-efficacy on nurses′ sense of meaning of life and hospice behavior.Results:The effective response rate of the questionnaire was 89.82%(988/1 100). There were 41 males and 947 females, aged (32.95 ± 5.61) years old. The scores of sense of life meaning, end-stage hospice self-efficacy and hospice behavior of clinical nurses were (45.18 ± 7.90), (49.62 ± 10.93), (123.42 ± 28.55) points, respectively. Correlation analysis showed that the sense of life meaning, hospice behavior and end-stage hospice self-efficacy of clinical nurses were correlated ( r values were 0.263-0.932, all P<0.01). The terminal hospice self-efficacy had a partial mediating effect between clinical nurses′ sense of life meaning and hospice behavior.The total effect of the sense of life meaning on clinical nurses′ hospice care behavior was 0.435, in which the direct effect was 0.246, accounting for 56.55% of the total effect, the indirect effect was 0.190, accounting for 43.45% of the total effect. Conclusions:End-stage hospice self-efficacy of clinical nurses is the mediating variable between sense of life meaning and hospice behavior. Managers can improve hospice behavior by cultivating end-stage hospice self-efficacy of clinical nurses.


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