1.ESTABLISHMENT AND APPLICATION OF A MULTIPLEX PCR DETECTION METHOD FOR THREE COMMON PATHOGENS CAUSING DIARRHEA IN YAKS
Yao PAN ; Jing ZHANG ; Mei-Jun JIN ; Ling-Xiang XIN ; Hai-Yue XIAO ; Yan LIU ; Wen-Sheng YAO ; Chuan CHENG ; Li-Li HAO ; Lan LAN ; Liang-Quan ZHU
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2025;32(3):146-152
Objective To establish a rapid,sensitive,and specific multiplex PCR detection method for the simultaneous detection of Cryptosporidium,Eimeria,and bovine parvovirus.Methods Specific primers targeting the SSU rRNA genes of Cryptosporidium and Eimeria,as well as the VP2 gene of bovine parvovirus were designed and the corresponding recombinant plasmid standards were constructed.To establish the multiplex PCR method,the reaction conditions were optimized using temperature gradient PCR and single-variable control methods.The sensitivity,specificity,reproducibility,and clinical application of the protocol were evaluated.Results The optimal annealing temperature was found to be 60.5℃,and the forward and reverse primer concentrations were determined to be 0.2 μmol/L for Eimeria,and 0.4 μmol/L for Cryptosporidium and bovine parvovirus.The assay demonstrated high sensitivity,with detection limits of 243,260,and 3 110 copies for the recombinant plasmid standards of Cryptosporidium,Eimeria,and bovine parvovirus,respectively.Specificity testing showed no cross-reactivity with ten common bovine pathogens,including Salmonella,bovine viral diarrhea virus,and bovine rotavirus.Consistent intra-and inter-batch results confirmed the strong reproducibility of the method.Clinical application to 81 diarrhea samples from various regions in the Ganzi Prefecture,Sichuan,revealed positivity rates of 18.52%(15/81)for Cryptosporidium,34.57%(28/81)for Eimeria,and 18.52%(15/81)forbovineparvovirus,withamixedinfectionrateof3.7%(3/81).Conclusions Themultiplex PCR method established in this study offers a reliable tool for differential diagnosis and epidemiological investigation of the three common diarrheal pathogens in yaks.
2.Gender Differences in Depression:Mechanistic Insights from Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine and Advances in Antidepressant Research
Hao-quan TIAN ; Jin PAN ; Lu-si XU ; Xiao-yan XUE ; Qian-cheng MAO ; Liu-xuan HUANG ; Ying-ying ZHU ; Ke MA
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(13):2231-2240,2153
Depression is a highly heterogeneous psychiatric disorder with complex pathogenesis influenced by the interplay of biological,psychological,and social-environmental factors.Based on the 2021 edition of the Chinese Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Depressive Disorders,which explicitly identify gender as a significant risk factor for depression onset,this paper systematically reviews the gender-differentiated pathogenesis and therapeutic advances in depression from both traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and Western medical perspectives.In Western medicine,a large number of studies have demonstrated the sex-specific mechanism of estrogen/testosterone fluctuations and monoamine transmitter system regulation.While in TCM,although the constitution theory proposes that there are significant gender differences in congenital constitution and that qi depression and qi deficiency are associated with susceptibility to depression,current evidence primarily relies on cross-sectional surveys and lacks validation through high-quality RCTs.Compared with Western medicine,the direct research on gender-differentiated antidepressant effects in TCM remains relatively underdeveloped.In future study,it may be possible to deepen and improve the research on anti-depression in TCM from the biological markers of particular constitutions in the gender dimension.This paper advocates establishing a bio-psycho-social integrated intervention model,advancing mechanistic exploration through prospective cohort studies and multi-omics technologies,and promoting precision diagnosis and treatment systems based on gender differences,and to form a three-dimensional diagnosis and treatment and research system that covers biomarkers,social role assessment,and TCM constitution identification,in order to provide a new theoretical framework and a practical pathway for the precise medical treatment of depression.
3.Analysis of the correlation between the home-based remote pulmonary rehabilitation and the social sup-port rating scale in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Di WU ; Quan HE ; Qing CHENG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;40(12):1844-1849,1855
Objective:To analyze the factors associated with the effectiveness of home-based remote pulmonary rehabilita-tion(PR)in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)patients.Method:Ninety stable COPD patients were selected and assessed with the social support rating scale(SSRS),6-minute walking test(6MWT),short form of health survey(SF-36)and lung function tests.Corre-lation analysis of SF-36 with SSRS was also performed.Result:The SSRS total score(P<0.001),SSRS subjective support score(P<0.001)and utilization of support score(P=0.038)were significantly higher in the high attendance group than in the low attendance group.The dif-ference between pre-treatment and post-treatment 6-minute walking distance(Δ6MWD)was significantly higher in the high attendance group than in the low attendance group(P<0.001);Role-Emotinal(RE)(P<0.001),Vitality(VT)(P<0.001),Mental Health(MH)(P<0.001),Social Functioning(SF)(P=0.01),Bodily Pain(BP)(P=0.012)and General Health(GH)(P=0.004)were significantly higher in the high attendance group than in the low attendance group in the SF-36.And the total score of the SSRS in the low attendance group had a significant positive cor-relation with Physical Functioning(PF)(r=0.265,P=0.043),Role-Physical(RP)(r=0.452,P<0.001),RE(r=0.513,P<0.001),VT(r=0.329,P<0.001),SF(r=0.469,P<0.001),BP(r=0.389,P=0.002),and GH(r=0.504,P<0.001)in the SF-36.Objective support scores of the SSRS in the low attendance group were significantly positively correlated with RE(r=0.391,P=0.002),BP(r=0.361,P=0.005),and GH(r=0.268,P=0.040)in the SF-36.Subjective support scores of the SSRS in the low attendance group were significantly positively correlated with RP(r=0.520,P<0.001),RE(r=0.342,P=0.008),VT(r=0.318,P=0.014),SF(r=0.402,P=0.002),and GH(r=0.446,P<0.001)in the SF-36.Utilization of support scores of the SSRS in the low attendance group was significantly positively correlated with RP(r=0.454,P<0.001),RE(r=0.313,P=0.016),SF(r=0.416,P=0.001),and GH(r=0.361,P=0.005)in the SF-36.The total score of the SSRS in the high attendance group was significantly positively correlated with VT(r=0.365,P=0.044)in the SF-36.And the subjective support of the SSRS in the high attendance group was signifi-cantly positively correlated with the PF(r=0.374,P=0.038)and SF(r=0.358,P=0.048)in the SF-36.Conclusion:Positive social support helps to increase participation in pulmonary rehabilitation,gain patients'en-ergy and relieve fatigue.
4.Research on the anti-hepatocellular carcinoma activity and mechanisms of glycyrrhetinic acid derivatives
Xu-xin CUI ; Wen-ping CUI ; Yan-xing BI ; Fan CHENG ; Yu-ning LI ; Bao-lai ZHANG ; Quan-yi ZHAO ; Xiao-lai YANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(11):2150-2157
Aim To design and synthesize a series of glycyrrhetinic acid derivatives by using glycyrrhetinic acid as the parent nucleus,screen their antitumor activ-ities,and investigate the in vitro and in vivo antitumor effects and mechanisms of the most active compound.Methods MTT assay was used to screen for the com-pound with the most potent antitumor activity.MTT as-say,wound healing assay,colony formation assay and Transwell migration assay were used to evaluate the effects of the compound on tumor cell viability and mi-gration.Flow cytometry was employed to assess the im-pact of the compound on tumor cell cycle progression and apoptosis.Western blot was conducted to verify the effects on the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins Bax,caspase-3 and cleaved caspase-3.A mouse model of hepatocellular carcinoma ascites tumor was estab-lished to examine the antitumor effects of the compound in vivo.Results Compound C22 was identified as having the most significant inhibitory effect on hepato-cellular carcinoma cells.C22 inhibited the viability and migration of hepatocellular carcinoma cells in a time and concentration-dependent manner.C22 upreg-ulated the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins Bax,caspase-3 and cleaved caspase-3 in hepatocellular car-cinoma cells,induced apoptosis,and arrested the cell cycle in the G0/G1 and S phases.C22 significantly re-duced the growth of mouse hepatocellular carcinoma as-cites tumors and prolonged survival.Conclusion Glycyrrhetinic acid derivative C22 significantly inhibits the viability and migration of hepatocellular carcinoma cells in vitro and in vivo,and induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.
5.Expert Consensus on the Ethical Requirements for Generative AI-Assisted Academic Writing
You-Quan BU ; Yong-Fu CAO ; Zeng-Yi CHANG ; Hong-Yu CHEN ; Xiao-Wei CHEN ; Yuan-Yuan CHEN ; Zhu-Cheng CHEN ; Rui DENG ; Jie DING ; Zhong-Kai FAN ; Guo-Quan GAO ; Xu GAO ; Lan HU ; Xiao-Qing HU ; Hong-Ti JIA ; Ying KONG ; En-Min LI ; Ling LI ; Yu-Hua LI ; Jun-Rong LIU ; Zhi-Qiang LIU ; Ya-Ping LUO ; Xue-Mei LV ; Yan-Xi PEI ; Xiao-Zhong PENG ; Qi-Qun TANG ; You WAN ; Yong WANG ; Ming-Xu WANG ; Xian WANG ; Guang-Kuan XIE ; Jun XIE ; Xiao-Hua YAN ; Mei YIN ; Zhong-Shan YU ; Chun-Yan ZHOU ; Rui-Fang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(6):826-832
With the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence(GAI)technologies,their widespread application in academic research and writing is continuously expanding the boundaries of sci-entific inquiry.However,this trend has also raised a series of ethical and regulatory challenges,inclu-ding issues related to authorship,content authenticity,citation accuracy,and accountability.In light of the growing involvement of AI in generating academic content,establishing an open,controllable,and trustworthy ethical governance framework has become a key task for safeguarding research integrity and maintaining trust within the academic community.This expert consensus outlines ethical requirements across key stages of AI-assisted academic writing-including topic selection,data management,citation practices,and authorship attribution.It aims to clarify the boundaries and ethical obligations surrounding AI use in academic writing,ensuring that technological tools enhance efficiency without compromising in-tegrity.The goal is to provide guidance and institutional support for building a responsible and sustainable research ecosystem.
6.Radial artery hemostatic device applied in trans-brachial coronary intervention
Ning WANG ; Guan-liang CHENG ; Liang WANG ; Quan YANG ; Wen-chao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(4):195-200
Objective To investigate the safety and efficacy of the radial artery hemostatic device in trans-brachial coronary intervention,and assess its effectiveness.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent trans-brachial coronary intervention at Peking University International Hospital from January 1,2018 to December 31,2023.The patients were divided into the radial artery hemostatic device group(170 cases)and the conventional compression group(100 cases)based on the postoperative hemostasis method,and the incidence of complications and clinical characteristics were compared between the two groups.Results A total of 270 patients underwent trans-brachial coronary intervention,with 18 complications occurring.Among them,17 cases were hemorrhage around the puncture site(16 cases were mild and 1 case was severe)and 1 was transient median nerve injury.The overall complication rate was 6.7%,and the incidence of hemorrhage around the puncture site was 6.3%.The hemorrhage rate in the radial artery hemostatic device group was 5.9%,while that in the conventional compression group was 7.0%,with no statistically significant difference between the two groups(P=0.715).Multivariate regression analysis indicated that female was an independent risk factor for hemorrhage around the puncture site(OR 4.57,95%CI 1.40-14.96,P=0.012).With the accumulation of technology,the application of trans-brachial access and radial artery hemostatic devices increased year by year(both P<0.010).Conclusions The radial artery hemostatic device effectively controls bleeding in trans-brachial coronary interventions and demonstrates satisfactory safety.Its simplicity and efficacy provide a new strategy for hemostatic management in percutaneous trans-brachial access,which may gradually become the new standard in the future.
7.Sirt6 inhibits ferroptosis and attenuates D-Gal-induced skeletal muscle aging in mice via Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway
Ganmin WANG ; Yao WANG ; Shikun CHENG ; Chenyang DUAN ; Yuyan WANG ; Xiaosu LIU ; Dongyao HOU ; Quan DU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2025;41(7):1354-1364
AIM:To investigate the regulatory mechanism of silent information regulator 6(Sirt6)on nuclear factor E2-related factor 2(Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1(HO-1)signaling pathway and ferroptosis in skeletal muscle aging in-duced by D-galactose(D-Gal)in mice.METHODS:A D-Gal-induced mouse aging model was established and randomly divided into control and D-Gal groups.In vitro,D-Gal-treated C2C12 mouse myoblasts were treated with ferroptosis ago-nist erastin(Era)and inhibitor ferrostatin-1(Fer-1),Sirt6 agonist MDL-800 and inhibitor OSS-128167,and Nrf2 siRNA.Mouse body weight and forelimb relative grip strength were monitored.RT-qPCR and Western blot were used to measure the expression of Sirt6,Nrf2,HO-1,P53,P21,P16,muscle ring finger protein 1,muscle atrophy F-box,solute carrier family 7 member 11,and glutathione peroxidase 4 in gastrocnemius muscle and myoblasts.Hematoxylin-eosin staining was performed to examine muscle fiber diameter.Levels of reactive oxygen species(ROS),mitochondrial ROS,mitochon-drial membrane potential,senescence-associated β-galactosidase activity,glutathione,lipid peroxidation,and Fe2? con-centration were measured in myoblasts and myotubes.Immunofluorescence staining was used to detect myosin heavy chain(MyHC)expression in myotubes.RESULTS:Mice in the D-Gal group exhibited significant reductions in body weight and forelimb grip strength(P<0.01),upregulation of aging and muscle atrophy markers,and decreased mRNA and pro-tein levels of ferroptosis markers and Sirt6(P<0.01).Additionally,gastrocnemius muscle fiber diameter significantly de-creased(P<0.01).In D-Gal-treated myoblasts and myotubes,aging and muscle atrophy markers were elevated(P<0.01),MyHC expression was reduced,and protein levels of ferroptosis-related markers,Sirt6,Nrf2,and HO-1 were de-creased(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Fer-1 pre-treatment alleviated these changes(P<0.05 or P<0.01).MDL-800 significantly improved D-Gal-induced aging and muscle atrophy in myoblasts and myotubes,while increasing the expression of ferropto-sis-related proteins(P<0.05 or P<0.01).However,the addition of Erastin abolished the beneficial effects of MDL-800(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Following Nrf2 siRNA transfection,the ability of MDL-800 to improve ferroptosis and the quality of myotube formation was significantly diminished(P<0.05 or P<0.01).CONCLUSION:Sirt6 inhibits ferroptosis in myo-blasts through the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway,thereby alleviating age-related changes in myoblasts and the decline in myotube formation quality,which is beneficial for improving skeletal muscle aging.
8.The therapeutic effect of modified lizhong decoction on gastric and duodenal ulcers of spleen and stomach cold deficiency type and its impact on gastric function and inflammatory mediators
Xiaoguang WEI ; Quan WANG ; Wenjuan SUN ; Ling CHENG ; Lei MA
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(23):3773-3779
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effects of modified Lizhong Decoction on gastric and duodenal ulcers(GDU)of the spleen-stomach cold deficiency type,as well as its influence on gastric function and inflammatory mediators.Methods From April 2023 to May 2025,patients diagnosed with gastric dyspepsia of the spleen and stomach cold deficiency type at Nanyang First People's Hospital were randomly assigned to either the Western medicine group(n=53)or the combined therapy group(n=53).The Western medicine group received oral rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets and sucralfate suspension,while the combined therapy group received the same Western medication regimen plus modified Lizhong Decoction.Both groups underwent a 6-week treatment course.Outcomes including clinical efficacy after 6 weeks,gastric mucosal morphology scores,gastric function,levels of inflammatory mediators,mucosal repair-related factors,oxidative stress markers,quality of life before and after treatment,and treatment safety were compared between the two groups.Results The total effective rate in the combined group after 6 weeks of treatment was significantly higher than that in the Western medicine group(P<0.05).After 6 weeks of treatment,both groups showed reduced mucosal thickness,inflammatory cell infiltration,glandular density scores,and decreased serum levels of cholecystokinin(CCK),motilin(MTL),gastrin(GAS),interleukin-6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB),and malondialdehyde(MDA)compared to baseline,with greater reductions observed in the combined group(P<0.05).Additionally,serum levels of calcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP),trefoil factor 1(TFF1),epidermal growth factor(EGF),epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR),and superoxide dismutase(SOD),as well as quality-of-life scores across multiple domains,were significantly increased from baseline in both groups,with the combined group showing superior improvements(P<0.05).During the treatment period,the incidence of adverse reactions was 11.32%in the combined group and 5.66%in the Western medicine group,with no statistically significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Modified Lizhong Decoction demonstrated a definite therapeutic effect on GDU of the spleen and stomach cold deficiency type,effectively improving gastric mucosal morphology,enhancing gastric function,suppressing inflammatory responses and oxidative stress,promoting the secretion of mucosal repair-related factors,improving patients'quality of life,and exhibiting favorable safety.
9.Fluorescence Analysis Method for Determining the Encapsulation Rate of PEGylated Liposomes and Their Pharmacokinetics
Jian-quan PAN ; Xue ZHANG ; Cheng ZHANG
Journal of Medical Research 2025;54(7):47-53,5
Objective To investigate the feasibility of fluorescence analysis method for determining the encapsulation efficiency(EE)of PEGylated liposomes(PEG-L)and their application in studying the accelerated blood clearance(ABC)phenomenon.Meth-ods DiR-labeled PEGylated liposomes(PEG-DiR-L)were prepared via ethanol injection.Free DiR and total DiR samples were ob-tained using ultrafiltration centrifugation and ultrasonic demulsification,respectively.The EE of PEG-DiR-L was calculated by quantif-ying DiR levels in both samples using a multifunctional microplate reader.Male Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats were divided into two groups:the single injection group[first injected with phosphate-buffered saline(PBS),followed by PEG-DiR-L 7days later]and the repeated injection group(first injected with empty PEG-L,followed by PEG-DiR-L 7days later).Blood samples were collected from the eye canthus of rats,and the plasma concentrations of PEG-DiR-L were measured to construct pharmacokinetic profiles and calculate key pharmacokinetic parameters.Tissue distribution was assessed by ex vivo imaging of heart,liver,spleen,lung,and kidney samples u-sing the IVIS spectroscopy.Results The EE of PEG-DiR-L determined by ultrafiltration centrifugation was 97.68%±0.23%.Com-pared to the single-dose group,the repeated-dose group exhibited significantly accelerated plasma clearance,with reduced AUC(0→t)、AUC(0→∞)、MRT(0→t)、MRT(0→∞)and t1/2z,alongside increased CLz and Vz(P<0.05).Hepatic accumulation of PEG-DiR-L was markedly enhanced in the repeated-dose group.Conclusion The results of plasma pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution indicated that the ABC phenomenon occurred in the repeated injection group,suggesting that the fluorescence analysis method is able to determine the encapsulation rate of PEG-L and be used to study the ABC phenomenon.
10.Radial artery hemostatic device applied in trans-brachial coronary intervention
Ning WANG ; Guan-liang CHENG ; Liang WANG ; Quan YANG ; Wen-chao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(4):195-200
Objective To investigate the safety and efficacy of the radial artery hemostatic device in trans-brachial coronary intervention,and assess its effectiveness.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent trans-brachial coronary intervention at Peking University International Hospital from January 1,2018 to December 31,2023.The patients were divided into the radial artery hemostatic device group(170 cases)and the conventional compression group(100 cases)based on the postoperative hemostasis method,and the incidence of complications and clinical characteristics were compared between the two groups.Results A total of 270 patients underwent trans-brachial coronary intervention,with 18 complications occurring.Among them,17 cases were hemorrhage around the puncture site(16 cases were mild and 1 case was severe)and 1 was transient median nerve injury.The overall complication rate was 6.7%,and the incidence of hemorrhage around the puncture site was 6.3%.The hemorrhage rate in the radial artery hemostatic device group was 5.9%,while that in the conventional compression group was 7.0%,with no statistically significant difference between the two groups(P=0.715).Multivariate regression analysis indicated that female was an independent risk factor for hemorrhage around the puncture site(OR 4.57,95%CI 1.40-14.96,P=0.012).With the accumulation of technology,the application of trans-brachial access and radial artery hemostatic devices increased year by year(both P<0.010).Conclusions The radial artery hemostatic device effectively controls bleeding in trans-brachial coronary interventions and demonstrates satisfactory safety.Its simplicity and efficacy provide a new strategy for hemostatic management in percutaneous trans-brachial access,which may gradually become the new standard in the future.

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