1.Exploring the Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment of Psoriasis from the Perspective of Blood Turbidity Theory and Its Correlation with Oxidative Stress
Zeju DI ; Suqing YANG ; Qiong ZHANG ; Songyan WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(7):690-694
Oxidative stress can activate multiple inflammatory pathways, triggering and exacerbating psoriasis lesions. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), blood turbidity refers to a pathological condition in which harmful stimuli or unhealthy lifestyle habits lead to an accumulation of impurities in the blood, resulting in increased viscosity and impaired circulation. Based on the correlation between blood turbidity theory in TCM and the pathological changes of oxidative stress in modern medicine, this paper explored the TCM diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis, proposing that spleen deficiency with latent turbidity is the fundamental cause of the disease. The pathological progression of psoriasis was outlined as follows, spleen deficiency with latent turbidity→phlegm and blood stasis intertwining→internal generation of toxic pathogens. Targeting oxidative stress, the study suggests syndrome differentiation and treatment with angle medicine (角药, means three medicinals combination). The treatment strategy divided into three stages. For early stage, strengthening the spleen and directing the turbid downward, emphasizing prevention before onset, with angle medicine of Huangqi (Astragali Radix) - Fuling (Poria) - Baizhu (Atractylodis macrocephalae rhizoma) to treat; for middle stage, resolving phlegm and dispersing blood stasis, preventing disease progression, if patient with more phlegm syndrome treated with angle medicine of Banxia (Pinelliae rhizoma) - Chenpi (Citri reticulatae pericarpium) - Zhexie (Alismatis rhizoma), and if patient with more stasis syndrome treated with Zicao (Arnebiae Radix) - Jixueteng (Spatholobi caulis) - Shouwuteng (Polygonum multiflorum Thunb); for late stage, resolving toxins and dispelling pathogens, balancing both attack and supplementation, with Quanxie (Scorpio) - Tufuling (Smilacis glabrae rhizoma) - Shudihuang (Rehmanniae radix praeparata) to treat.
2.Research Progress on the Correlation Between Mitophagy and Vascular Cognitive Impairment
Yan LIU ; Xingang DONG ; Xiaoyuan WANG ; Gege QI ; Yiqin REN ; Lianpeng ZHOU ; Hui LI ; Suqing ZHANG ; Weifeng LI
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(2):338-349
Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI), caused by cerebrovascular dysfunction, severely impacts the quality of life in the elderly population, yet effective therapeutic approaches remain limited. Mitophagy, a selective mitochondrial quality-control mechanism, has emerged as a critical focus in neurological disease research. Accumulating evidence indicates that mitophagy modulates oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and neuronal apoptosis. Key signaling pathways associated with mitophagy—including PINK1/Parkin, BNIP3/Nix, FUNDC1, PI3K/Akt/mTOR, and AMPK—have been identified as potential therapeutic targets for VCI. This review summarizes the mechanistic roles of mitophagy in VCI pathogenesis and explores emerging therapeutic strategies targeting these pathways, aiming to provide novel insights for clinical intervention and advance the development of effective treatments for VCI.
3.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.
4.Surveillance analysis of foodborne diseases in Wuhan from 2019 to 2022
Xiao WANG ; Mengdie SHI ; Yating WU ; Xiaomin WU ; Hongfei MA ; Suqing WANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(12):1199-1204
ObjectiveTo analyze the surveillance results of foodborne diseases in Wuhan to investigate the temporal, spatial, and demographic distribution of foodborne disease in Wuhan, so as to provide an evidence for the prevention and control of foodborne diseases. MethodsData were collected through the foodborne disease surveillance network system and analyzed statistically. Stool, blood, rectal swabs, and vomitus samples from some diarrhea cases were collected for pathogens detection, including Salmonella, Shigella, Escherichia coli, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, and norovirus. ResultsA total of 14 733 cases of foodborne diseases were reported in Wuhan from 2019 to 2022, with a male-to-female ratio of 1∶0.92. The highest incidence was 3.58 per 10 000 person-years in 2019 and the lowest was 2.19 per 10 000 person-years in 2020. The peak incidence occurred from June to October. Higher incidence rates were observed in central districts such as Jiang’an District, Wuchang District, and Caidian District. The age group with the highest incidence was 20‒29 years, while the age group with the highest total pathogen detection rate was 0‒9 years old. The affected population primarily included middle school students, household workers, and unemployed individuals, and children living at home. Suspected food sources were mainly vegetarian, other miscellaneous foods, and animal-based food. Of the 3 499 biological samples collected, 1 820 of them was conducted a detection for norovirus, the overall detection rate of pathogenic bacteria was 22.89% (801/3 499), with detection rates of Salmonella and Escherichia coli at 19.23% (673/3 499) and 3.03% (106/3 499), respectively. The detection rate of norovirus was 4.12% (75/1 820). The detection rate of pathogenic bacteria in biological samples of the patients who consumed infant food, milk, and egg-based foods was higher, at 53.33% and 42.93%, respectively. In terms of detected pathogens, the highest detection rate of Salmonella was found in the biological samples of patients who consumed infant food, milk, and egg-based foods, the highest detection rate of Escherichia coli was found in the biological samples of patients who consumed milk, egg, and animal-based foods, while Vibrio parahaemolyticus and norovirus had higher detection rates in patients who consumed beverages and alcoholic drinks. Suspected food sources were often found in food services, retail or farmer products markets, and homemade food. Salmonella, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, and diarrheagenic Escherichia coli were detected more frequently from June to September, while norovirus was detected more frequently in winter and spring. ConclusionThe population aged between 0‒29 years in Wuhan is the key high-risk group for foodborne diseases. Salmonella, diarrheagenic Escherichia coli, and norovirus are the main pathogens causing foodborne diseases in Wuhan. Market supervision departments should focus on strengthening the regulation of infant food.
5.Inhibiting effect of epigallocatechin gallate(EGCG)on retinal oxidative damage in a rat model with dry age-related macular degeneration induced by sodium iodate
Peilin WU ; Lu WANG ; Jiaojiao JIANG ; Suqing LU ; Jianhui ZENG ; Xiaomin ZHANG ; Meiyuan QIU
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2024;44(11):863-867
Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of epigallocatechin gallate(EGCG)on oxidative damage to the retina in a rat model of dry age-related macular degeneration(AMD)induced by sodium iodate.Methods A total of 36 male specific pathogen-free Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into the blank control group,sodium iodate group and sodium iodate+EGCG group,with 12 rats in each group.Rats in the sodium iodate group and the sodium io-date+EGCG group were given 50 mg-kg·1 sodium iodate by tail vein injection by weight to build dry AMD models,while rats in the blank control group were administered with an equal volume of normal saline.Following the modeling proce-dure,rats in the sodium iodate+EGCG group received an intravitreal injection of 4 μL EGCG(0.5 g·L-1)into their right eyes,while the right eyes of rats in both the blank control and sodium iodate groups were treated with the same volume of normal saline.After 21 days,the rats were sacrificed,and ocular samples were collected for detection.Histopathological changes of the retinal tissues in each group were examined using hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining.Additionally,the levels of superoxide dismutase(SOD),glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),and malondialdehyde(MDA)in the retinal tis-sues were quantified.Western blot analysis was conducted to assess the protein expression levels of nuclear factor ery-throid-2-related factor 2(Nrf2),NADPH quinone oxidoreductase 1(NQO1),and heme oxygenase-1(HO-1)in the retinas.Furthermore,real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction was performed to evaluate the relative messenger ribonucleic acid(mRNA)expression levels of Nrf2,NQO1 and HO-1 in the retinas of the rats.Results HE staining revealed that,in comparison to the blank control group,the entire retinal layer in the sodium iodate group exhibited injury,characterized by noticeable injury of the retinal pigment epithelial cells and disordered outer nuclear layer with wavy transformation.The so-dium iodate+EGCG group demonstrated ameliorated retinal injury across all layers compared to the sodium iodate group.Compared to the blank control group,the levels of SOD and GSH-Px were significantly reduced(both P<0.01),while the level of MDA was significantly elevated(P<0.01)in the sodium iodate group.Compared with the sodium iodate group,the sodium iodate+EGCG group showed a significant increase in the levels of SOD and GSH-Px(both P<0.01),along-side a substantial decrease in the content of MDA(P<0.01).Western blot analyses demonstrated that compared with the blank control group,the protein expression levels of Nrf2,NQO1 and HO-1 were significantly elevated in the sodium iodate group(all P<0.01);compared with the sodium iodate group,the sodium iodate+EGCG group exhibited relatively higher protein expression levels of Nrf2,NQO1 and HO-1(all P<0.05).The results from real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction indicated that the relative mRNA expression levels of Nrf2,NQO1 and HO-1 in the retinas of rats in the sodium io-date group were significantly greater than those in the blank control group(all P<0.05);compared with the sodium iodate group,the sodium iodate+EGCG group showed a significant increase in the relative mRNA expression levels of Nrf2,NQO1 and HO-1(all P<0.05).Conclusion EGCG can improve the capacity to scavenge oxygen free radicals by promo-ting the upregulation of Nrf2 expression.This activation subsequently enhances the expression of downstream products such as NQO1 and HO-1,leading to increased levels of SOD and GSH-Px while simultaneously reducing the MDA level.Consequently,this process inhibits oxidative damage to the retina in rats with dry AMD induced by sodium iodate.
6.Mechanism of Dihuangyin in Treatment of Mice with Atopic Dermatitis by Regulating JAK1/STAT3 Signaling Pathway
Xuening MA ; Juncheng ZHANG ; Teng YU ; Suqing YANG ; Xiaowen WEN ; Shulin JIA ; Suitian WANG ; Jielin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):11-19
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and potential mechanism of Dihuangyin on 2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) -induced model mice with atopic dermatitis (AD). MethodA mouse model with AD was established by repeatedly stimulating the back skin of mice with DNCB. After successful modeling, the mice were randomly divided into model group, Runzao group (0.78 g·kg-1), and high, medium, and low dose (40.30, 20.15, and 10.08 g·kg-1) groups of Dihuangyin, with 12 mice in each group, and the blank group consisted of 12 mice, 72 in total. The administration groups were given the corresponding liquid by dose, and the blank group and model group were given the same dose of pure water by intragastric administration, once a day. The skin lesions and scratching times of mice were observed after continuous administration for two weeks. The back skin lesions of mice were stained with hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and toluidine blue to observe the pathology. The contents of serum immunoglobulin E (IgE), interleukin-4 (IL-4), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interferon-γ (IFN-γ) were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The mRNA expression levels of IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-6, Janus kinase 1 (JAK1), and transcriptional activator 3 (STAT3) in skin lesion tissue were detected by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). The expressions of JAK1, phosphorylation(p)-JAK1, STAT3, and p-STAT3 proteins in skin lesion tissue were detected by Western blot. ResultCompared with the blank group, the back skin of the model group showed large-scale scab, dryness, erosion, hypertrophy with scratching, epidermal hyperplasia with hyperkeratosis and parakeratosis, hyperacanthosis with edema, and a large number of mast cell infiltration in the dermis, some of which were degranulated. The contents of IgE, IL-4, IL-6, and IFN-γ in the serum of mice were significantly increased (P<0.01), and the protein expression levels of p-JAK1, STAT3, and p-STAT3 and mRNA expressions of IL-4, IL-6, IFN-γ, JAK1, and STAT3 in skin lesion tissue were significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, only a small amount of dryness and desquamation were observed in the back skin of mice in each administration group, and cell edema was reduced. The inflammatory infiltration was significantly reduced, and the number of mast cell infiltration was significantly decreased. The serum IgE, IL-4, IL-6, and IFN-γ of mice were decreased to varying degrees (P<0.05, P<0.01). The protein expression levels of p-JAK1, STAT3, and p-STAT3 and mRNA expressions of IL-4, IL-6, IFN-γ, JAK1, and STAT3 in skin lesion tissue were significantly decreased, and the effect of high dose group of Dihuangyin was the best (P<0.01). ConclusionDihuangyin can improve skin lesions and pruritus in mice with AD, and its mechanism may be related to the effective regulation of cytokines on the helper T cells (Th1)/Th2 axis by interfering with the JAK1/STAT3 signaling pathway and affecting skin barrier function.
7.Analysis of positioning errors in head and neck cancers during radiotherapy assisted by the 6D treatment couch and image-guided radiation therapy.
Suqing TIAN ; Haitao SUN ; Tiandi ZHAO ; Wei WANG
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2024;56(6):1097-1100
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the intra-fraction and inter-fraction positional deviations in head and neck tumor patients undergoing intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) guided by cone-beam CT (CBCT), as well as the correction capability and stability of the HexaPOD evo RT 6D couch in addressing these deviations.
METHODS:
From May 2019 to April 2022, 59 consecutive patients with head and neck tumors were enrolled at the Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital.Using the Elekta AXESSE image-guided stereotactic treatment system, a pre-treatment CBCT scan was performed, followed by bone window mode registration with the planning reference images.Deviations were corrected automatically or manually on the 6D couch, followed by a second CBCT scan for confirmation of the deviation correction.Positional errors in translation (X, Y, Z directions) and rotation (Rx, Ry, Rz directions) were recorded before and after correction, and intra-fraction and inter-fraction positional errors were analyzed.
RESULTS:
Positional error data before and after correction of the 6D couch were successfully obtained and corrected online in 506 CBCT scans.The maximum positional errors before and after correction were 0.90 cm to 0.04 cm (X direction), 1.74 cm to 0.09 cm (Y direction), 1.80 cm to 0.09 cm (Z direction), and 2.90° to 0.14°(Rx direction), 3.00° to 0.15°(Ry direction), 3.00° to 0.15°(Rz direction), respectively.The mean absolute values of translational (X, Y, Z directions) and rotational (Rx, Ry, Rz directions) errors significantly decreased after online correction, from 0.18 cm, 0.22 cm, 0.25 cm, and 0.82°, 1.11°, 0.73° to 0.01 cm, 0.01 cm, 0.01 cm, and 0.04°, 0.06°, 0.04°(all P values < 0.001).After correction, the frequencies of translational errors less than 0.10 cm in the X, Y, Z directions were 99.60%, 98.62%, and 95.45%, respectively, and the frequencies of rotational errors less than 0.2° were all above 99.80%.
CONCLUSION
Online correction combined with CBCT and the 6D couch significantly reduces both translational and rotational positional errors in patients undergoing head and neck radiation therapy, greatly enhancing the precision of treatment.
Humans
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Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
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Head and Neck Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging*
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Radiotherapy, Image-Guided/methods*
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Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated/methods*
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Patient Positioning/methods*
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Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted/methods*
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Male
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Radiotherapy Setup Errors/prevention & control*
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8.Effects of prenatal targeted psychological interventions combined with yoga on maternal anxiety, depression and maternal and infant outcomes
Xiuting LI ; Suqing LIU ; Lei WANG ; Yan LIU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2023;32(9):828-832
Objective:To explore the effects of prenatal targeted psychological interventions combined with yoga on maternal anxiety, depression and maternal and infant outcomes.Methods:A total of 100 pregnant and puerperal women who were enrolled in Jining maternal and child health family planning service center from January 2021 to December 2022 and received regular prenatal care as required were selected as study subjects. According to the random number method, the subjects were divided into experimental and control groups, with 50 cases in each group. The experimental group was given targeted psychological interventions combined with yoga training, while the control group was given only traditional nursing. Then the differences of the self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) score, the self-rating depression scale (SDS) score, the general self-efficacy scale (GSES) score, the maternal and infant outcomes, body mass index (BMI) and the satisfaction of postpartum women were compared between the two groups. SPSS 26.0 software was used for analysis. The χ2 test, independent sample t-test, paired sample t-test were used for statistical analysis. Results:After the intervention, the scores of SAS and SDS of the experimental group were lower than those of the control group (SAS: (36.86±6.89), (44.12±11.04); SDS: (38.92±7.62), (48.20±10.44)), and the difference was statistically significant ( tSAS=-3.946, tSDS=-5.077, both P<0.05). Following the intervention, the GSES score of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group ((2.92±0.49), (2.57±0.58)), and the difference was statistically significant ( t=3.246, P<0.05). After the intervention, the cesarean section rate and the birth rate of macrosomia in the experimental group were lower than those in the control group(10.0%, 26.0%; 4.0%, 16.0%), and the rate of breastfeeding was higher than that of the control group(86.0%, 68.0%), and the differences were statistically significant ( χcesarean2=4.336, χmacrosomia2=4.000, χbreastfeeding2=4.574, all P<0.05). However, no significant difference was found in the postpartum hemorrhage rate between the experimental group and the control group ( P>0.05). Following the intervention, BMI of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group((26.11±2.18)kg/m 2, (28.02±1.97)kg/m 2, ( t=-4.609, P<0.05). In addition, postpartum women in the experimental group were significantly more satisfied than those in the control group (96.0%, 82.0%; χ2=5.005, P<0.05). Conclusion:The combination of prenatal targeted psychological interventions and yoga can reduce maternal anxiety and depression during pregnancy, get body back in shape after having a baby, and improve self-efficacy, satisfaction and the maternal and infant outcomes.
9.Association between dietary quality and perceived stress based on the CHNS database
Xiaosong LI ; Kai WANG ; Fang LIU ; Jiaqi NIE ; Qianqian FENG ; Yichi YANG ; Suqing WANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2023;34(5):20-24
Objective To explore the association between dietary quality and perceived stress among adult Chinese. Methods The China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) was used to investigate the association between dietary quality and perceived stress in Chinese adults. The Chinese Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS) was used to assess the perceived stress in Chinese adults. Binary logistic regression models were utilized to explore the relationship between diet quality and perceived stress. Restricted cubic splines (RCS) were utilized to clarify the dose response relationship between diet quality and perceived stress. Results Binary logistic regression models revealed that adults with CHEI score ranged from P25 to P50 and higher than P75 had 15.1% (OR=0.849,95%CI:0.738-0.977) and 23.0% (OR=0.770,95%CI:0.666-0.891) reduced risk of high perceived stress after multivariable adjustment when compared with adults with CHEI score less than P25. RCS results showed that the OR value of high perceived stress risk decreased gradually with increasing CHEI score in the overall population, but this association was not statistically significant in adults with lower CHEI score. Conclusion High dietary quality is associated with a reduced risk of high perceived stress. This study provides a theoretical reference for the health effects of high dietary quality on high perceived stress risk reduction.
10.Association between obesity indicators and hyperuricemia in Chinese adults
Yichi YANG ; Fang LIU ; Jiaqi NIE ; Qianqian FENG ; Xiaosong LI ; Suqing WANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2023;34(3):17-21
Objective The study aims to find a suitable obesity index for predicting hyperuricemia (HUA)in Chinese adults. Methods The obesity indexes of 8133 subjects in China Health and Nutrition Survey in 2009 were calculated, and the basic situation of them was analyzed descriptively. χ2 test and t test were used to test the differences of categorical variables and continuous variables between the HUA group and the non-HUA group. The area under the curve (AUC) and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to analyze the predictive value of these indices for HUA. Binary logistic regression was used to analyze the relationship between obesity and HUA. Results Demographic covariates, prevalence and Body Mass Index (BMI) all have impacts on the prevalence of HUA. Obesity indexes have a good predictive effect on HUA, and the Lipid Accumulation Product (LAP) is the best (AUC=0.77 (95% CI [0.75, 0.78]). Obesity indexes all have a significant correlation with HUA. When covariates were not adjusted, LAP had the highest OR value (OR=5.87, 95% CI [5.08, 6.77]). Conclusion LAP index is significantly related to HUA, and it can be used as an emerging index to assess the prevalence of HUA in Chinese adults.


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