1.Traditional Chinese Medicine Prevents and Treats Cerebral Ischemia-reperfusion Injury by Regulating Nrf2 Signaling Pathway: A Review
Siqing WU ; Jun WANG ; Mingsan MIAO ; Jinxin MIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):286-295
Cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (CIRI), a common cerebrovascular disease damage, has garnered increasing attention in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. Restoration of blood flow and reperfusion to ischemic brain tissue is the key to treatment, while this process often triggers a variety of complex pathophysiological responses, such as oxidative stress, apoptosis, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, angiogenic abnormalities, and disruption of the blood-brain barrier. These responses not only impede the recovery of neurological functions but also may lead to damage or even death of nerve cells, seriously affecting the neurological function and quality of survival of patients. As an important transcription factor, nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) has the pharmacological effect of alleviating CIRI by regulating antioxidant, anti-apoptosis, anti-inflammation, mitochondrial function, angiogenesis, and blood-brain barrier pathways. This reveals the potential mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in intervening in CIRI and shows the potential of Nrf2 as a new pathway for dealing with ischemia stroke. This paper comprehensively analyzes the effects and mechanisms of active components and compound prescription of TCM in treating CIRI by modulating the Nrf2 signaling pathway, while pointing out the shortcomings of available studies and proposing a multidimensional exploration. This review aims to provide patients with more comprehensive, safe, and effective therapeutic regimens and improve the quality of survival and prognosis of patients. In addition, in-depth research on TCM should be promoted to reveal the potential mechanism for treating CIRI, providing new ideas and directions for the development of novel therapeutic drugs and methods.
2.Traditional Chinese Medicine Prevents and Treats Cerebral Ischemia-reperfusion Injury by Regulating Nrf2 Signaling Pathway: A Review
Siqing WU ; Jun WANG ; Mingsan MIAO ; Jinxin MIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):286-295
Cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (CIRI), a common cerebrovascular disease damage, has garnered increasing attention in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. Restoration of blood flow and reperfusion to ischemic brain tissue is the key to treatment, while this process often triggers a variety of complex pathophysiological responses, such as oxidative stress, apoptosis, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, angiogenic abnormalities, and disruption of the blood-brain barrier. These responses not only impede the recovery of neurological functions but also may lead to damage or even death of nerve cells, seriously affecting the neurological function and quality of survival of patients. As an important transcription factor, nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) has the pharmacological effect of alleviating CIRI by regulating antioxidant, anti-apoptosis, anti-inflammation, mitochondrial function, angiogenesis, and blood-brain barrier pathways. This reveals the potential mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in intervening in CIRI and shows the potential of Nrf2 as a new pathway for dealing with ischemia stroke. This paper comprehensively analyzes the effects and mechanisms of active components and compound prescription of TCM in treating CIRI by modulating the Nrf2 signaling pathway, while pointing out the shortcomings of available studies and proposing a multidimensional exploration. This review aims to provide patients with more comprehensive, safe, and effective therapeutic regimens and improve the quality of survival and prognosis of patients. In addition, in-depth research on TCM should be promoted to reveal the potential mechanism for treating CIRI, providing new ideas and directions for the development of novel therapeutic drugs and methods.
3.Risk assessment analysis of infectious disease prevention and control in schools of Shangcheng District, Hangzhou
YAO Ying, YU Kuangming, SUN Jiayi, JIANG Siqing, WANG Hui
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(6):868-872
Objective:
To establish a risk assessment system for infectious disease prevention and control in schools in Shangcheng District, Hangzhou and determine risk levels for each school, and propose corresponding risk management measures, so as to provide a scientific reference for infectious disease prevention and control in primary and secondary schools.
Methods:
Based on the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) method, potential failure analysis and current situation investigation of infectious disease prevention and control risks were conducted in 110 primary and secondary schools from 2022 to 2024 in Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. Risk levels were classified using K-Means cluster analysis.
Results:
Through expert panel discussions using FMEA, 6 first level indicators and 28 second level indicators were identified. The top three risk priority numbers were implementation of required prevention and control measures for clustered infectious disease outbreaks in schools in the past three years ( 189.00 ), student morning/afternoon health checks (168.00), and reporting status of clustered infectious disease outbreaks in schools in the past three years (144.00). The comprehensive prevention scores of schools ranged from 61.00 to 98.00 (mean: 87.40 ). There were no statistically significant differences in the average scores(primary school: 88.17±7.39, nine year consistent education: 86.26±7.68, junior high school: 85.55±8.20, and high school: 88.72±4.91) and risk level distribution of schools with different educational stages( F/H=0.95,1.47, P >0.05).K-Means cluster analysis divided the schools into 5 risk levels with cluster centers at 93.25, 85.78, 79.69, 70.29, 61.00 ( F=309.21, P <0.05), with 80% of schools classified as low risk or below.
Conclusion
The infectious disease prevention and control risk assessment system for primary and secondary schools can be established, and hierarchical management can be conducted according to school risk levels, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of school infectious disease prevention and control, and enhancing the precision and sustainability of prevention efforts.
4.Analysis of food poisoning event by type F Clostridium perfringens in a school
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(10):1493-1497
Objective:
To understand the epidemiological and etiological characteristics of food poisoning event occurred in a school in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, so as to provide reference for the scientific management of related emergencies.
Methods:
By determining the nature of the event through epidemiological investigation, a case control study was carried out to spot suspicious food in May 2024. The hygienic investigation was conducted to find out possible pollution links and factors, patients and canteen practitioners anal swab, canteen retention samples, catering link daub and other specimens were collected ,for rapid pathogen screening. And the suspected pathogen Clostridium perfringens (CP) were isolated and identified according to the screening results, and toxin gene detection and whole genome sequencing and cluster analysis of CP isolated strains were carried out.
Results:
The incident resulted in 45 people experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. The suspicious food was tomato scrambled eggs and corn ribs provided by the student canteen for lunch on May 29. A hygiene investigation found that there was a risk of contamination in the food processing, preparation and storage. A total of 46 anal swabs and 10 canteen retention samples were positive for CP 16 S, 59 strains of CP were isolated from 27 samples, 10 cases and 1 practitioner isolate were positive for CPE ( cpe ) (F mode), and their whole genome evolution analysis was conducted based on the same source.
Conclusions
The food poisoning event is caused by CP infection carrying CPE ( cpe ) (F mode), and the possible sources of outbreak are the carriers of the CP by employees. It is recommended that cafeteria staff strengthen training on common foodborne diseases and conduct regular monitoring of pathogens.
5.Research progress on epilepsy after reperfusion therapy in ischemic stroke
Yue LIU ; Shuda CHEN ; Siqing CHEN ; Xinxin PENG ; Sijing YIN ; Dingju LONG ; Chengzhe WANG ; Xintong GUO ; Guanzhong NI ; Ziyi CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2024;50(10):619-626
There is no unified international guidelines or consensus on seizures and epilepsy following acute stroke reperfusion therapy so far.In this review,we briefly summarize its definitions and mechanisms.Post stroke epilepsy after reperfusion treatment is defined as patients with ischemic stroke who have received intravenous thrombolysis and/or endovascular therapy,without other definitive causes or epilepsy history before stroke,have at least two epileptic seizures occurred within 7 days of stroke onset,or at least one epileptic seizures occurred within 30 days of stroke onset.The incidence rate of epilepsy after intravenous thrombolysis is about 6.4%-20.6%,and arterial thrombectomy is about 5%.The pathophysiological mechanism of post stroke epilepsy after reperfusion treatment may be related to local hyperfusion,epileptogenic properties of tPA and hemorrhagic transformation.Higher stroke severity,cortical involvement,middle cerebral artery infarction,and early post-stroke seizures may be predictive factors for post-stroke epilepsy after reperfusion therapy.Levetiracetam and lamotrigine may be effective drugs for post-stroke epilepsy after reperfusion therapy.Sustained seizures after thrombolysis may increase the risk of death.
6.Management of elderly patients with acute infectious fulminant purpura and septic shock caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
Zongzhao HE ; Bin SUN ; Siqing MA ; Litao GUO ; Hao WANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2024;31(1):95-99
Objective To observe the clinical manifestations of elderly patients with acute infectious purpura fulminant(AIPF)and septic shock caused by Streptococcus pyogenes(GAS),analyze the changes in indicators and treatment processes,and provide clinical references for the diagnosis and treatment of such diseases.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the case data,clinical manifestations,signs,examination indexes and treatment process of an elderly patient who presented with GAS-induced AIPF combined with septic shock and was treated by the department of critical care medicine of Qinghai Provincial People's Hospital on June 17th,2021.This study also involved a discussion on the pathophysiological characteristics and treatment measures for these diseases as well as observation of patient prognosis.Results The 80-year-old male patient,who was previously in good health,underwent knee surgery one year ago and was admitted to the hospital on June 17,2021 due to"pain and swelling of the left face with difficulty opening the mouth for the past 2 days".Upon admission,a complete set of laboratory tests including blood routine,blood biochemistry and coagulation function were conducted.A head CT revealed swelling of the masseter muscle on the left side,subcutaneous exudation of the cheek,non-cyanotic space on the left parapharyngeal space,poor display of eustachian tube opening,and narrow throat.Color ultrasound showed soft tissue swelling and interstitial edema in the left maxillofacial region and eyelid.Six hours after admission,the patient gradually developed purple spots,blood scars and necrosis on the right side neck shoulder and upper chest accompanied by tenderness and high fever mainly on his face.The heart rate fluctuated around 150 times per minute while blood pressure was at 108/71 mmHg(1 mmHg≈0.133 kPa,Metaraminol 6.67 μg·kg-1·min-1).The patient was diagnosed with septic shock and transferred to intensive care unit(ICU)for emergency treatment.With timely comprehensive monitoring in place,the patient received active treatment focused on maintaining respiratory circulation stability.After plasma infusion,early wound treatment,reasonable anti-infection measures as well as inflammation clearance,organ function protection,and supportive therapy,the patient eventually recovered from hospitalization without recurrence after 6 months follow-up.Conclusion The onset of acute GAS infection is characterized by its rapid and severe progression,high mortality,and challenging treatment.However,timely and effective refined comprehensive monitoring,evaluation,and treatment can still yield favorable outcomes.
7.Research on the framework of biosafety standards for pathogenic microbial laboratories
Jing LI ; Zhen CHEN ; Sisi LI ; Bing LU ; Siqing ZHAO ; Rong WANG ; Guoqing CAO ; Wei WANG ; Chuntao MA ; Xuexin HOU ; Yanhai WANG ; Chihong ZHAO ; Guizhen WU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(2):294-299
Developing and implementing biosafety standards for pathogenic microbiology laboratories is essential to achieving scientific, efficient, and standardized management and operation. This article analyzes the current standardization construction in biosafety in pathogenic microbiology laboratories domestically and internationally. It proposes a framework for the biosafety standard system of pathogenic microbiology laboratories, which mainly includes four parts: basic standards, management standards, technical standards, and industry applications. It provides a reference for the standardization work of pathogenic microbiology laboratories and helps to standardize the biosafety industry in China.
8.Dead space fraction for treatment guidance and prognosis evaluation of acute respiratory distress syndrome
Siqing MA ; Zhijian WANG ; Litao GUO
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2022;34(12):1333-1336
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common cause of critical illness and high mortality from respiratory failure. Increased dead space fraction (VD/VT) was independently associated with lung injury and mortality of ARDS. VD/VT is readily obtained by bedside measurements of arterial blood gas and end-tidal carbon dioxide. Early attention and application of VD/VT as an indicator will help to better understand the pathophysiological of ARDS, guide clinical treatment, and better assess the severity and clinical prognosis of the disease.
9.Effect of Notch on femoral periprosthetic fractures after primary total knee arthroplasty
Pengfei WEN ; Yakang WANG ; Binfei ZHANG ; Linjie HAO ; Jianbin GUO ; Jun WANG ; Tao MA ; Siqing QIN ; Ying YAO ; Yumin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2022;42(3):141-148
Objective:To investigate the effect of Notch on periprosthetic fracture (PPF) of the femoral prosthesis after primary total knee arthroplasty.Methods:A total of 34 patients diagnosed with femoral PPF at Xi'an Honghui Hospital were retrospectively collected from January 2013 to December 2020. There were 4 males and 30 females with a mean age of 69.2±7.2 years (range, 55-84 years). A total of 102 patients without PPF were matched by gender and age as the control group in a ratio of 1∶3. There were 12 males and 90 females with a mean age of 69.2±7.2 years (range, 55-84 years). The main observation indexes included patients' general information and factors such as coronal alignment, prosthesis design and Notch conditions. Then, subgroup analysis was performed with the depth and Tayside classification of Notch to analyze their effects on PPF.Results:The PPF and control groups were comparable in terms of baseline information such as gender, age, body mass index (BMI), and surgical side. There was no significant difference between the two groups in coronal alignment (χ 2=1.019, P=0.601) and prosthesis design (χ 2=1.545, P=0.214). There was no statistical difference in Notch between the PPF and control groups (χ 2=3.548, P=0.060). The mean length of Notch in the PPF group was 4.5±2.7 mm, compared with 4.9±2.8 mm in the control group, with no significant difference between the two groups ( t=0.732, P=0.465). Further subgroup analysis using a Notch depth of 3 mm as a cut-off and Tayside classification revealed a statistical difference between the two groups (χ 2=11.262, P=0.004; χ 2=14.601, P=0.003). Compared with patients without Notch, the risk of PPF was higher when the depth of Notch exceeded 3 mm, with an odds ratio ( OR) of 4.88 (95% CI: 1.76, 13.51). The incidence of PPF was higher when Notch depth reached Tayside grade 3 or 4. Compared with patients without Notch, the risk of PPF would be 6.99-fold (95% CI: 1.85, 26.32) higher when Notch depth reached grade 3. In female patients, there was a significant difference in Notch status between the PPF and control groups (χ 2=3.956, P=0.047), with a higher risk of PPF in female patients with Notch, OR 2.33 (95% CI: 1.01, 5.43). In patients who underwent right-sided TKA, the risk of PPF was higher in patients with Notch compared to those without Notch (χ 2=5.502, P=0.019), with an OR of 3.58 (95% CI: 1.19, 10.75). Conclusion:The Notch has no significant effect on the femoral PPF after primary total knee arthroplasty. However, the risk of PPF will increase significantly when the Notch depth exceeds 3 mm or is above Tayside grade 3.
10.Effects of different processing methods on the contents of the pharmacodynamic index components and antioxidant activity of Citrus aurantium
Lu WANG ; Lixia WANG ; Tingting WU ; Siqing ZHAO ; Meiyu ZHENG ; Shengmin LU
China Pharmacy 2022;33(7):830-835
OBJECTIVE To stu dy the effects of different processing me thods on the contents of the pharmacodynamic index components in Citrus aurantium and their antioxidant activity. METHODS According to the general principles of 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia (volume Ⅳ) and the relevant processing methods in 2015 edition of Processing Specifications of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Zhejiang Province ,the samples of C. aurantium were prepared by steaming with water ,boiling with water ,stir-frying with vinegar ,stir-frying with wine ,stir-frying with bran ,processing with bran and processing with honey. The contents of moisture and ash in different products of C. aurantium were detected. The contents of naringin and neohesperidin in different products of C. aurantium were determined by high performance liquid chromatography. The antioxidant activity of different products was investigated by DPPH and ABTS + radical scavenging experiments and the total reducing power test. RESULTS The contents of moisture ,ash,naringin and neohesperidin were in line with the relevant requirements in 2015 edition of Processing Specifications of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Zhejiang Province . The content of naringin in descending order was as follow : unprocessed sample >sample processed with honey >sample processed with bran >sample boiled with water >sample stir-fried with vinegar>sample stir-fried with wine >sample stir-fried with bran >sample steamed with water. The content of neohesperidin in descending order was as follow :unprocessed sample >sample boiled with water >sample processed with bran >sample processed with honey >sample stir-fried with vinegar >sample steamed with water >sample stir-fried with wine >sample stir-fried with bran. The samples after boiling with water ,processing with bran ,and stir-fried with bran had better DPPH radicals scavenging ability (IC50 were 7.49,8.37 and 10.22 mg/mL,respectively). The samples after boiling with water ,steaming with water ,and processed with bran had better ABTS + radicals scavenging ability (IC50 were 1.76,2.03 and 2.72 mg/mL,respectively). In addition , compared with sample stir-fried with wine and processed with 发。E-mail:wanglu1286@163.com honey,unprocessed sample and other processed products of C.aurantium had bet ter total reducing ability. CONCLUSIONS After processing ,the contents of the main pharmacodynamic index components in C. aurantium have been reduced ,but they were also in line with the relevant requirements in 2015 edition of Processing Specifications of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Zhejiang Province . The antioxidant ability of some processed products has been enhanced.


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