1.Relationship Between Severe Pneumonia and Signaling Pathways and Regulation by Chinese Medicine: A Review
Cheng LUO ; Bo NING ; Xinyue ZHANG ; Yuzhi HUO ; Xinhui WU ; Yuanhang YE ; Fei WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(8):294-302
Severe pneumonia is one of the most common and critical respiratory diseases in clinical practice. It is characterized by rapid progression, difficult treatment, high mortality, and many complications, posing a significant threat to the life and health of patients. The pathogenesis of severe pneumonia is highly complex, and studies have shown that its occurrence and development are closely related to multiple signaling pathways. Currently, the treatment of severe pneumonia mainly focuses on anti-infection, mechanical ventilation, and glucocorticoids, but clinical outcomes are often not ideal. Therefore, finding safe and effective alternative therapies is particularly important. In recent years, with the deepening of research into traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it has gained widespread attention in the treatment of severe pneumonia. This paper reviewed the relationship between severe pneumonia and relevant signaling pathways in recent years and how TCM regulated these pathways in the treatment of severe pneumonia. It was found that TCM could regulate the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88)/nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), and nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathways, playing a role in reducing the inflammatory response, inhibiting cell apoptosis and pyroptosis, improving oxidative stress, and other effects in the treatment of severe pneumonia. Among these pathways, it was found that all of them regulated inflammation to treat severe pneumonia. Therefore, reducing inflammation is the core mechanism by which Chinese medicine treats severe pneumonia. This review provides direction for the clinical treatment of severe pneumonia and offers a scientific basis for the research and development of new drugs.
2.Mechanism of Mingshi Prescription in Regulating Opn4-dopamine Axis to Inhibit Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Delay Myopia Progression
Baohua LI ; Zefeng KANG ; Lulu WANG ; Xin YAN ; Jianquan WANG ; Xinyue HOU ; Bobiao NING ; Shanshan YE ; Mengyu LIU ; Yipeng SHI ; Danyu LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(18):58-67
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism by which Mingshi prescription regulates the retinal melanopsin-dopamine (Opn4-DA) axis in myopic mice to inhibit endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in the retina and sclera, thereby delaying axial elongation associated with myopia. MethodsSixty 4-week-old male SPF-grade C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into a normal group, a form-deprived myopia group (FDM group), an intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells ablation group (ipRGCs group), a Mingshi Prescription group (MSF group, 5.2 g·kg-1), and an ipRGCs + MSF group (5.2 g·kg-1). Except for the normal group, all other groups underwent FDM modeling. Additionally, the ipRGCs and ipRGCs + MSF groups received retinal ipRGC ablation. Three weeks after modeling, the MSF and ipRGCs + MSF groups were administered Mingshi prescription via continuous gavage for six weeks. After refraction and axial length were measured in all mice, eyeballs were collected along with retinal and scleral tissues. Pathological and morphological changes in the retina, choroid, and sclera were observed using periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining. Western blot was employed to detect the relative protein expression levels of dopamine D1 receptor (DRD1), C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP), and glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78) in the retina, and CHOP and GRP78 in the sclera. Real-time PCR was used to detect the relative mRNA expression of Opn4, CHOP, and GRP78 in the retina, and CHOP and GRP78 in the sclera. Immunofluorescence staining (IF) was performed to detect the expression of Opn4 and DRD1 in retinal tissues. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the FDM group showed a significant myopic shift in refraction (P<0.05) and a significant increase in axial length (P<0.05). The retinal layers were thinner, the number of ganglion cells was reduced, and collagen fibers in the sclera were loosely arranged with evident gaps. Opn4 and DRD1 protein and mRNA expression in the retina were significantly decreased (P<0.05), while CHOP and GRP78 protein and mRNA expression in both retinal and scleral tissues were significantly increased (P<0.05). Compared with the FDM group, the ipRGCs group exhibited further increases in myopic refraction and axial length (P<0.05), more pronounced thinning and looseness in the retinal, choroidal, and scleral layers, lower expression of Opn4 and DRD1 protein and mRNA in the retina (P<0.05), and higher expression of CHOP and GRP78 protein and mRNA in the retina and sclera (P<0.05). Compared with the FDM group, the MSF group showed significantly reduced refractive error and axial length (P<0.05), with improved cellular number, arrangement, and thickness in ocular tissues, increased Opn4 and DRD1 protein and mRNA expression in the retina (P<0.05), and reduced CHOP and GRP78 protein and mRNA expression in both retina and sclera (P<0.05). Similarly, the ipRGCs + MSF group showed significant improvements in terms of the above items compared with the ipRGCs group (P<0.05). ConclusionMingshi Prescription delays myopic axial elongation and refractive progression by regulating the Opn4-DA axis in the retina of myopic mice, thereby inhibiting ER stress in the retina and sclera. This intervention promotes Qi and blood nourishment of the eyes, softens the fascia, and restores ocular rhythm.
3.MRI findings of endometrioid adenofibroma of ovary and comparison with pathology
Yanna WANG ; Meiting YE ; Luqing ZHOU ; Xinyue CHEN ; Wenbin JI
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(2):254-256,296
Objective To investigate the clinical and MRI imaging features of ovarian endometrioid adenofibroma and to analyze its pathological features in order to promote the diagnostic and differential diagnostic ability.Methods The clinical and MRI imaging features of 5 cases of ovarian endometrioid adenofibroma confirmed by pathology were analyzed retrospectively.Results Among the 5 patients,2 were diagnosed with postmenopausal vaginal bleeding,while the other 3 cases were incidental findings with no obvious clinical discomfort.One patient had elevated estrogen level,but the remaining patients showed no obvious abnormalities in laboratory examinations.All the lesions in 5 patients were cystic-solid masses,MRI showed mixed iso-and hypointensity on T1 WI,and slightly hyperintensity and hypointensity of solid components on T2WI.The solid components showed scattered cystic foci with smooth cyst walls and partial septa.The signal in the capsule was homogeneous.Diffusion weighted imaging(DWI)showed slightly hyperintensity and hypointensity.Contrast-enhanced scans showed gradual enhancement in the solid part of the massed with no enhancement in the cystic areas.Conclusion The clinical manifestations of ovarian endometrioid adenofibroma are non-specific,but MRI manifestations are specific to some extent.The final diagnosis depends on pathological diagnosis.
4.Researches on central post-stroke pain:a bibliometric analysis
Xinyue ZHOU ; Ruixue YE ; Yaqi MA ; Ying XU ; Longyao CAO ; Yulong WANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(9):1038-1049
Objective To analyze the research status,hotspots and development trends in the field of central post-stroke pain(CPSP).Methods Relevant literatures up to April 8,2025 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database.CiteSpace 6.4.R1 advanced version was used for bibliometric and visualization analysis of publication trends,country/institution/author collaboration networks,keywords and burst terms.Results A total of 119 publications were included.Researches on CPSP have shown an overall upward trend since 2002,which could be divided into a slow development period(from 2002 to 2015)and a rapid growth period(from 2016 onwards).The number of published papers reached its peak in 2024.China and the United States led in pub-lication volume.Harvard University was the most productive institution,and Asian institutions contributed a sig-nificant number of publications.The most prolific author was Gao Ju.The top five keywords by co-occurrence frequency were central post-stroke pain,neuropathic pain,pathophysiology,transcranial magnetic stimulation and motor cortex stimulation.Keyword clustering analysis generated ten clusters,which were integrated into four core research areas:pain types,clinical characteristics and diagnostic techniques,pathophysiological mecha-nisms,and treatment strategies.The bursting words included spinal cord and molecular expression in recent years;pathophysiology was the most bursting word.Conclusion In recent years,researches on CPSP are significantly increasing,focusing on pathophysiological mecha-nisms and intervention strategies.Future studies should strengthen the integration of basic and clinical research,promote multidisciplinary collaboration,and enhance research quality.
5.Researches on central post-stroke pain:a bibliometric analysis
Xinyue ZHOU ; Ruixue YE ; Yaqi MA ; Ying XU ; Longyao CAO ; Yulong WANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(9):1038-1049
Objective To analyze the research status,hotspots and development trends in the field of central post-stroke pain(CPSP).Methods Relevant literatures up to April 8,2025 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database.CiteSpace 6.4.R1 advanced version was used for bibliometric and visualization analysis of publication trends,country/institution/author collaboration networks,keywords and burst terms.Results A total of 119 publications were included.Researches on CPSP have shown an overall upward trend since 2002,which could be divided into a slow development period(from 2002 to 2015)and a rapid growth period(from 2016 onwards).The number of published papers reached its peak in 2024.China and the United States led in pub-lication volume.Harvard University was the most productive institution,and Asian institutions contributed a sig-nificant number of publications.The most prolific author was Gao Ju.The top five keywords by co-occurrence frequency were central post-stroke pain,neuropathic pain,pathophysiology,transcranial magnetic stimulation and motor cortex stimulation.Keyword clustering analysis generated ten clusters,which were integrated into four core research areas:pain types,clinical characteristics and diagnostic techniques,pathophysiological mecha-nisms,and treatment strategies.The bursting words included spinal cord and molecular expression in recent years;pathophysiology was the most bursting word.Conclusion In recent years,researches on CPSP are significantly increasing,focusing on pathophysiological mecha-nisms and intervention strategies.Future studies should strengthen the integration of basic and clinical research,promote multidisciplinary collaboration,and enhance research quality.
6.MRI findings of endometrioid adenofibroma of ovary and comparison with pathology
Yanna WANG ; Meiting YE ; Luqing ZHOU ; Xinyue CHEN ; Wenbin JI
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(2):254-256,296
Objective To investigate the clinical and MRI imaging features of ovarian endometrioid adenofibroma and to analyze its pathological features in order to promote the diagnostic and differential diagnostic ability.Methods The clinical and MRI imaging features of 5 cases of ovarian endometrioid adenofibroma confirmed by pathology were analyzed retrospectively.Results Among the 5 patients,2 were diagnosed with postmenopausal vaginal bleeding,while the other 3 cases were incidental findings with no obvious clinical discomfort.One patient had elevated estrogen level,but the remaining patients showed no obvious abnormalities in laboratory examinations.All the lesions in 5 patients were cystic-solid masses,MRI showed mixed iso-and hypointensity on T1 WI,and slightly hyperintensity and hypointensity of solid components on T2WI.The solid components showed scattered cystic foci with smooth cyst walls and partial septa.The signal in the capsule was homogeneous.Diffusion weighted imaging(DWI)showed slightly hyperintensity and hypointensity.Contrast-enhanced scans showed gradual enhancement in the solid part of the massed with no enhancement in the cystic areas.Conclusion The clinical manifestations of ovarian endometrioid adenofibroma are non-specific,but MRI manifestations are specific to some extent.The final diagnosis depends on pathological diagnosis.
7.Drug resistance and MLST of Campylobacter jejuni from human and avian sources in Jinshan District of Shanghai from 2021 to 2022
Jiachun YUAN ; Fengxia QUE ; Xinyue XU ; Chunfu LIU ; Yulong YE
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(4):359-363
ObjectiveTo understand the current drug resistance status and bacterial multilocus sequence typing (MLST) of human and avian Campylobacter jejuni in Jinshan District, Shanghai. MethodsFecal samples were collected from diarrhea patients in the annuity mountainous area from 2021 to 2022, and poultry and related samples were collected from 2 poultry farms in the Jinshan area for detection of C. jejuni. Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) drug sensitivity test was performed on the detected C. jejuni, and some strains were selected for whole genome sequencing and MLST analysis. ResultsA total of 823 samples of diarrhea disease were collected, and 32 strains of C. jejuni were detected, with a detection rate of 3.89%. Out of 600 poultry related samples, 62 strains of C. jejuni were detected, with a detection rate of 10.33%. Human multidrug resistance reached 93.75% (30/32), while avian multidrug resistance reached 100.00%(62/62). The top four drug resistance rates of human and avian C. jejuni were azithromycin (100.00% from humans and 100.00% from birds), naphthoic acid (93.75% from humans and 87.10% from birds), ciprofloxacin (90.63% from humans and 98.39% from birds), and tetracycline (84.38% from humans and 98.39% from birds). The relatively low resistance strains of human derived C. were erythromycin, chloramphenicol, and thalithromycin. The relatively low resistance strains of avian C. jejuni were erythromycin, clindamycin, and flufenicol. MLST analysis showed that the selected 16 strains of bacteria were divided into 9 ST types, among which the evolutionary relationship of avian C. jejuni was relatively concentrated, while human C. jejuni was relatively dispersed. It was found that one strain of avian C. jejuni was closely related to two strains of human C. jejuni. ConclusionsC. jejuni infection is severe in patients with diarrhea in this region, with a detection rate second only to salmonella and Vibrio parahaemolyticus. C. jejuni infection in poultry is relatively common, and both are highly resistant. Therefore, monitoring and control should be strengthened. MLST analysis shows new ST types in both avian and human sources of C. jejuni, indicating the emergence of new mutations that require continuous monitoring to avoid the epidemics caused by new strains. The isolated strains with close genetic relationships between avian and human sources reveal the evidence of the spread of C. jejuni from poultry to humans. Therefore it is necessary to strengthen the monitoring of C. jejuni in relevant samples from breeding farms.
8.Construction and practice of multilevel and inter-disciplinary management scheme for specialist nurses
Xiaopeng HUO ; Hongmei ZHANG ; Xiaoxing LAI ; Danping ZHENG ; Yawen YE ; Xinyue ZHANG ; Yafang ZHAO ; Xinjuan WU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(7):842-847
Objectives To explore the establishment and effects of a multilevel and inter-disciplinary management scheme for specialist nurses.Methods The multilevel and inter-disciplinary management scheme included establishing the pyramid hierarchical training model,exploring superimposed training mechanism for specialist nurses with horizontal expansion,vertical extension,and deep development,and constructing stereoscopic clinical evaluation and quantitative assessment system.Four hundred-forty two specialized nurses have been recruited to join the multilevel and inter-disciplinary management scheme from July 2021 to August 2023.The core competencies of specialized nurses were compared before and after the implementation of management scheme.Results The quality development of specialized nursing have been improved,and the total scores and the scores of 3 dimensions(research innovation,management,and professional development)in core competencies of specialized nurses after the intervention of multilevel and inter-disciplinary management scheme were higher than those before(P<0.05).Conclusion The multilevel and inter-disciplinary management scheme can effectively improve the core competencies of specialized nurses,and promote the high-quality development of specialized nursing.
9.Construction and evaluation of dynamic nomogram model prediction model for early acute renal injury risk after heart transplantation
Ye CHEN ; Yingshuo JIANG ; Xinyue ZHU ; Wenxin DU ; Xin CHEN ; Sheng LOU ; Jian-guo SUN ; Junrong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2024;29(11):1272-1279
AIM:To analyze and screen the risk factors for acute kidney injury(AKI)following heart transplantation(HT),and to establish a dynamic no-mograms prediction model to forecast early AKI af-ter HT.METHODS:A retrospective analysis was con-ducted on clinical data from HT recipients at Nan-jing First Hospital from October 2012 to June 2024.Patients were divided into AKI and non-AKI groups based on AKI occurrence within 7 days post-sur-gery,with a 8:2 ratio for training and testing sets.Lasso regression and multivariable logistic regres-sion were used to select influencing factors.A dy-namic nomogram model was visualized using R.In-ternal validation was performed using 1 000 boot-strap samples.Model accuracy and discrimination were evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC-ROC),calibra-tion curves,and the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test.The nomogram model was compared with the Cleveland score.RESULTS:The results of a multivariable logistic regression indicate that a his-tory of atrial fibrillation(OR=9.647,95%CI=1.961-47.470),vasoactive inotropic score(OR=1.094,95%CI=1.012-1.183),intraoperative transfusion of red blood cells or plasma(OR=10.200,95%CI=1.727-60.238),postoperative central venous pressure(OR=1.548,95%CI=1.186-2.021),and postoperative use of vancomycin(OR=25.082,95%CI=2.122-296.417)are independent risk factors for HT-AKI.The dynamic nomogram model achieved an AUC of 0.842(95%CI:0.676-0.971)in the test set,with a calibration plot showing a slope close to 1 and a Brier score of 0.173.The Hosmer-Lemeshow good-ness-of-fit test(x2=5.658,P=0.685)suggests good predictive performance of the model.Moreover,this model demonstrates superior discriminative ability compared to the Cleveland score.CONCLU-SION:This study identified preoperative,intraoper-ative,and postoperative risk factors influencing the occurrence of HT-AKI.The developed dynamic no-mogram model accurately identifies high-risk indi-viduals for early HT-AKI and is convenient for clini-cal use.
10.Construction and evaluation of dynamic nomogram model prediction model for early acute renal injury risk after heart transplantation
Ye CHEN ; Yingshuo JIANG ; Xinyue ZHU ; Wenxin DU ; Xin CHEN ; Sheng LOU ; Jian-guo SUN ; Junrong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2024;29(11):1272-1279
AIM:To analyze and screen the risk factors for acute kidney injury(AKI)following heart transplantation(HT),and to establish a dynamic no-mograms prediction model to forecast early AKI af-ter HT.METHODS:A retrospective analysis was con-ducted on clinical data from HT recipients at Nan-jing First Hospital from October 2012 to June 2024.Patients were divided into AKI and non-AKI groups based on AKI occurrence within 7 days post-sur-gery,with a 8:2 ratio for training and testing sets.Lasso regression and multivariable logistic regres-sion were used to select influencing factors.A dy-namic nomogram model was visualized using R.In-ternal validation was performed using 1 000 boot-strap samples.Model accuracy and discrimination were evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC-ROC),calibra-tion curves,and the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test.The nomogram model was compared with the Cleveland score.RESULTS:The results of a multivariable logistic regression indicate that a his-tory of atrial fibrillation(OR=9.647,95%CI=1.961-47.470),vasoactive inotropic score(OR=1.094,95%CI=1.012-1.183),intraoperative transfusion of red blood cells or plasma(OR=10.200,95%CI=1.727-60.238),postoperative central venous pressure(OR=1.548,95%CI=1.186-2.021),and postoperative use of vancomycin(OR=25.082,95%CI=2.122-296.417)are independent risk factors for HT-AKI.The dynamic nomogram model achieved an AUC of 0.842(95%CI:0.676-0.971)in the test set,with a calibration plot showing a slope close to 1 and a Brier score of 0.173.The Hosmer-Lemeshow good-ness-of-fit test(x2=5.658,P=0.685)suggests good predictive performance of the model.Moreover,this model demonstrates superior discriminative ability compared to the Cleveland score.CONCLU-SION:This study identified preoperative,intraoper-ative,and postoperative risk factors influencing the occurrence of HT-AKI.The developed dynamic no-mogram model accurately identifies high-risk indi-viduals for early HT-AKI and is convenient for clini-cal use.

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