1.Predictive screening,activity evaluation and quantitative analysis of hepatoprotective constituents from Thesium chinense Turcz.
Li LI ; Xuechun CHENG ; Xiuping ZHUANG ; Peng ZHOU ; Baoqing ZHANG ; Xin WANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(19):2522-2528
OBJECTIVE To provide an experimental basis for quality control, clinical application and development of hepatoprotective drugs derived from Thesium chinense Turcz.METHODS Network pharmacology was adopted to predict and screen potential hepatoprotective constituents and their action targets of T. chinense Turcz. A liver-injured model of transgenic zebrafish Tg ( fabp10a : dsRed ) with fluorescent-labeled liver was induced by 4 mmol/L isoniazid. The relative liver fluorescence area and relative fluorescence intensity of zebrafish larvae, as well as the levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), glutathione (GSH) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were taken as indexes to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of potential active constituents. High-performance liquid chromatography was used to determine the contents of hepatoprotective active constituents in 17 batches of T. chinense Turcz. medicinal materials from different producing areas.RESULTS Four potential hepatoprotective constituents including kaempferol-3- O -glucorhamnoside (KOG), kaempferol-3,7-di- O -glucoside (KDG), buddleoside (BUD) and apigenin-5- O -neohesperidoside (AON) were screened out via network pharmacology, and their core targets involved mitogen-activated protein kinase 1, nuclear factor-κB subunit 1, etc. Pharmacodynamic verification results showed that 25 μmol/L KOG, BUD, AON and 50 μmol/L KDG could significantly increase the relative liver fluorescence area and relative fluorescence intensity of liver-injured model larvae ( P <0.05), reduce the levels of AST, ALT and IL-6 ( P <0.05), and elevate the GSH level ( P <0.05). Content determination results indicated that KOG could be detected in all 17 batches of T. chinense Turcz. medicinal materials, with contents ranging from 0.097 0 to 8.082 0 mg/g;KDG, AON and BUD were not detected in partial batches of samples, and their contents in detectable batches were 0.019 3-0.123 2 mg/g, 0.018 4-0.109 1 mg/g and 0.385 1-1.189 3 mg/g, respectively.CONCLUSIONS KOG, KDG, AON and BUD in T.chinense Turcz. may be its potential hepatoprotective active constituents. Among them, KOG can be detected in T.chinense Turcz. medicinal materials from different producing areas with relatively high content, which can be used as the main marker constituent for evaluating the hepatoprotective effect of T.chinense Turcz.
2.Interpretation of the Chinese expert consensus on allergen component resolved diagnosis
Junyi WANG ; Wenting LUO ; Baoqing SUN ; Guoping LI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(9):1390-1406
In recent years, the continuous rise in the prevalence of allergic diseases has posed a significant threat to public health in China. With advancements in molecular biology technologies, allergen component resolved diagnosis (CRD) has gradually become an essential tool for precise diagnosis and personalized treatment. The Allergy Prevention and Control Specialty Committee of the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, in collaboration with multidisciplinary experts, has developed the Expert Consensus on Allergen Component Resolved Diagnosis in China. This article provides an in-depth interpretation of the expert consensus, aiming to assist clinicians and researchers in better understanding and utilizing CRD in the diagnosis and management of allergic diseases. It seeks to promote the standardized application and technological advancement of CRD in China, thereby enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases.
3.Yeast-two-hybrid based high-throughput screening to discover SARS-CoV-2 fusion inhibitors by targeting the HR1/HR2 interaction.
Jing ZHANG ; Dongsheng LI ; Wenwen ZHOU ; Chao LIU ; Peirong WANG ; Baoqing YOU ; Bingjie SU ; Keyu GUO ; Wenjing SHI ; Tin Mong TIMOTHY YUNG ; Richard Yi TSUN KAO ; Peng GAO ; Yan LI ; Shuyi SI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(9):4829-4843
The continuous emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants as well as other potential future coronavirus has challenged the effectiveness of current COVID-19 vaccines. Therefore, there remains a need for alternative antivirals that target processes less susceptible to mutations, such as the formation of six-helix bundle (6-HB) during the viral fusion step of host cell entry. In this study, a novel high-throughput screening (HTS) assay employing a yeast-two-hybrid (Y2H) system was established to identify inhibitors of HR1/HR2 interaction. The compound IMB-9C, which achieved single-digit micromolar inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 and its Omicron variants with low cytotoxicity, was selected. IMB-9C effectively blocks the HR1/HR2 interaction in vitro and inhibits SARS-CoV-2-S-mediated cell-cell fusion. It binds to both HR1 and HR2 through non-covalent interaction and influences the secondary structure of HR1/HR2 complex. In addition, virtual docking and site-mutagenesis results suggest that amino acid residues A930, I931, K933, T941, and L945 are critical for IMB-9C binding to HR1. Collectively, in this study, we have developed a novel screening method for HR1/HR2 interaction inhibitors and identified IMB-9C as a potential antiviral small molecule against COVID-19 and its variants.
4.Evidence-based guideline for diagnosis and early fixation of severe open tibiofibular fractures (version 2025)
Yongjun RUI ; Yongqing XU ; Qingtang ZHU ; Xin WANG ; Zhao XIE ; Shanlin CHEN ; Jingyi MI ; Xianyou ZHENG ; Juyu TANG ; Xiaoheng DING ; Aixi YU ; Tao SONG ; Jianxi HOU ; Jian QI ; Xinyu FAN ; Jun FEI ; Lin GUO ; Xingwen HAN ; Weixu LI ; Aiguo WANG ; Yun XIE ; Tao XING ; Meng LI ; Baoqing YU ; Yan ZHUANG ; Xiaoqing HE ; Tao SUN ; Pengcheng LI ; Jihui JU ; Hongxiang ZHOU ; Haidong REN ; Guangyue ZHAO ; Gang ZHAO ; Yongwei WU ; Jun LIU ; Yunhong MA ; Yapeng WANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(11):1021-1034
Severe open tibiofibular fractures account for approximately 28.1% of all open fractures. Among them, Gustilo-Anderson type IIIB/C fractures present significant clinical challenges due to associated bone and soft tissue defects, high infection rates, and risk of amputation. Inadequate preoperative assessment may lead to suboptimal emergency surgical planning or intraoperative complications. Historically, external fixation was often preferred, but this approach has been associated with limitations such as restricted joint mobility, delayed bone union, joint stiffness, and disuse osteoporosis, resulting in poor functional recovery. With advancements of debridement techniques, standardization of antibiotic use, and popularization of early soft tissue coverage, early internal fixation has gained broader acceptance. Nevertheless, controversies persist regarding the choice of fixation method, timing of definitive fixation, use of reamed versus unreamed intramedullary nailing, and necessity of fibular fixation. To standardize the diagnosis and early management of severe open tibiofibular fractures, reduce complication rates, and improve functional recovery, the Society of Microsurgery of the Chinese Medical Association organized a panel of domestic experts to develop the Evidence-based guideline for the diagnosis and early fixation of severe open tibiofibular fractures ( version 2025), using evidence-based methodology. The guidelines provided 12 recommendations covering diagnostic and early fixation strategies of severe open tibiofibular fractures, aiming to provide clinicians with scientifically grounded and standardized guidance.
5.Interpretation of the Chinese expert consensus on allergen component resolved diagnosis
Junyi WANG ; Wenting LUO ; Baoqing SUN ; Guoping LI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(9):1390-1406
In recent years, the continuous rise in the prevalence of allergic diseases has posed a significant threat to public health in China. With advancements in molecular biology technologies, allergen component resolved diagnosis (CRD) has gradually become an essential tool for precise diagnosis and personalized treatment. The Allergy Prevention and Control Specialty Committee of the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, in collaboration with multidisciplinary experts, has developed the Expert Consensus on Allergen Component Resolved Diagnosis in China. This article provides an in-depth interpretation of the expert consensus, aiming to assist clinicians and researchers in better understanding and utilizing CRD in the diagnosis and management of allergic diseases. It seeks to promote the standardized application and technological advancement of CRD in China, thereby enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases.
6.Evidence-based guideline for diagnosis and early fixation of severe open tibiofibular fractures (version 2025)
Yongjun RUI ; Yongqing XU ; Qingtang ZHU ; Xin WANG ; Zhao XIE ; Shanlin CHEN ; Jingyi MI ; Xianyou ZHENG ; Juyu TANG ; Xiaoheng DING ; Aixi YU ; Tao SONG ; Jianxi HOU ; Jian QI ; Xinyu FAN ; Jun FEI ; Lin GUO ; Xingwen HAN ; Weixu LI ; Aiguo WANG ; Yun XIE ; Tao XING ; Meng LI ; Baoqing YU ; Yan ZHUANG ; Xiaoqing HE ; Tao SUN ; Pengcheng LI ; Jihui JU ; Hongxiang ZHOU ; Haidong REN ; Guangyue ZHAO ; Gang ZHAO ; Yongwei WU ; Jun LIU ; Yunhong MA ; Yapeng WANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(11):1021-1034
Severe open tibiofibular fractures account for approximately 28.1% of all open fractures. Among them, Gustilo-Anderson type IIIB/C fractures present significant clinical challenges due to associated bone and soft tissue defects, high infection rates, and risk of amputation. Inadequate preoperative assessment may lead to suboptimal emergency surgical planning or intraoperative complications. Historically, external fixation was often preferred, but this approach has been associated with limitations such as restricted joint mobility, delayed bone union, joint stiffness, and disuse osteoporosis, resulting in poor functional recovery. With advancements of debridement techniques, standardization of antibiotic use, and popularization of early soft tissue coverage, early internal fixation has gained broader acceptance. Nevertheless, controversies persist regarding the choice of fixation method, timing of definitive fixation, use of reamed versus unreamed intramedullary nailing, and necessity of fibular fixation. To standardize the diagnosis and early management of severe open tibiofibular fractures, reduce complication rates, and improve functional recovery, the Society of Microsurgery of the Chinese Medical Association organized a panel of domestic experts to develop the Evidence-based guideline for the diagnosis and early fixation of severe open tibiofibular fractures ( version 2025), using evidence-based methodology. The guidelines provided 12 recommendations covering diagnostic and early fixation strategies of severe open tibiofibular fractures, aiming to provide clinicians with scientifically grounded and standardized guidance.
7.EGFR Methylation in Peripheral Blood of Driver Gene-Positive Lung Cancer and its Clinical Correlation
Dong LIU ; Zhen LI ; Baoqing WANG
Journal of Medical Research 2024;53(1):151-156
Objective To explore the methylation status of EGFR promoter region in peripheral blood of EGFR driver gene-positive lung adenocarcinoma patients and its clinical significance.Methods The methylation of EGFR promoter region in peripheral blood DNA of 32 EGFR driver gene-positive lung adenocarcinoma patients and 24healthy controls were detected by(matrix-assisted laser desorp-tion/ionisation,time-of-flight mass spectrometry,MALDI-TOF MS)technique to screen the differential methylation of CpG sites with lung cancer and analyze its correlation with clinicopathological characteristics and EGFR mutant subtype.Results The methylation levels of EGFR were significantly lower in the lung cancer group than in the normal control,EGFR#29 CpG_2,EGFR#30 CpG_8.9.10.11,CpG_25,CpG_40.41.42methylation of lung cancer group(25.7%±2.1%,4.6%±0.4%,2.8%±0.7%,4.40±0.4%)were low-er than the normal control(36.5%±4.6%,6.0%±0.6%,4.8%±0.9%,7.1%±0.4%),the difference was statistically signifi-cant(P<0.05).No significant differences in the methylation levels within EGFR CpGs were associated with age,cancer differentiation,disease location,TNM stage with lung cancer(P>0.05).The methylation level of EGFR#30 CpG_25 in the female group was signifi-cantly lower than that in the male group(P<0.05),and the methylation level of EGFR#30 CpG_25 in the smoking group was higher than that in the non-smoking group(P<0.05),the methylation level of EGFR#30 CpG_8.9.10.11 in the lymph node metastasis group was significantly lower than that in the non-lymph node metastasis(P<0.01).There was no significant difference in methylation of EGFR between EGFR 19del and 21 L858R mutant subtypes.Conclusion Our findings suggest that EGFR methylation may be associated with the occurrence,development,gender,and smoking history of patients with EGFR driving gene-positive lung cancer,which may serve as a biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis prediction of lung cancer.
8.TCM Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Cough in Children
Xi MING ; Liqun WU ; Ziwei WANG ; Bo WANG ; Jialin ZHENG ; Jingwei HUO ; Mei HAN ; Xiaochun FENG ; Baoqing ZHANG ; Xia ZHAO ; Mengqing WANG ; Zheng XUE ; Ke CHANG ; Youpeng WANG ; Yanhong QIN ; Bin YUAN ; Hua CHEN ; Lining WANG ; Xianqing REN ; Hua XU ; Liping SUN ; Zhenqi WU ; Yun ZHAO ; Xinmin LI ; Min LI ; Jian CHEN ; Junhong WANG ; Yonghong JIANG ; Yongbin YAN ; Hengmiao GAO ; Hongmin FU ; Yongkun HUANG ; Jinghui YANG ; Zhu CHEN ; Lei XIONG
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;40(7):722-732
Following the principles of evidence-based medicine,in accordance with the structure and drafting rules of standardized documents,based on literature research,according to the characteristics of chronic cough in children and issues that need to form a consensus,the TCM Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Cough in Children was formulated based on the Delphi method,expert discussion meetings,and public solicitation of opinions.The guideline includes scope of application,terms and definitions,eti-ology and diagnosis,auxiliary examination,treatment,prevention and care.The aim is to clarify the optimal treatment plan of Chinese medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease,and to provide guidance for improving the clinical diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough in children with Chinese medicine.
9.Modified and traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system for the fixation of vertically unstable posterior pelvic ring dislocation: a biomechanical comparative study
Jun ZHANG ; Guoding LI ; Jian WANG ; Baoqing YU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(2):146-153
Objective:To compare the biomechanical properties of the modified and traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system for the fixation of vertically unstable posterior pelvic ring dislocation.Methods:The CT images of the lumbar spine, pelvis, and femur from a 31-year-old healthy male volunteer were used to establish models of posterior pelvic ring dislocation and unilateral and bilateral fixation models of modified and traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod systems with the three-dimensional virtual software using the finite element method. By restraining the distal ends of the femurs of both sides and applying a vertical load of 500 N to the L 1 vertebral body, the maximum stress of the intact pelvis model and the stiffness of the posterior pelvic ring dislocation model were evaluated to validate the reliability of the models. After the validation of the models, a follower load of 400 N was applied in the direction of the L 1 vertebral curve to simulate the upper body weight; the maximum vertical displacement, the maximum posterior displacement, the maximum right displacement, and the overall maximum displacement of the sacrum of the modified and traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system models were compared. Additionally, stress distributions of the implant and the pelvis were also compared. Results:(1) The maximum stress of the intact pelvis model was 22.0 MPa, with the stiffness of the posterior pelvic ring dislocation model as 180.03 N/mm. (2) In terms of the maximum vertical displacement of the sacrum, the bilateral modified iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system was similar to the bilateral traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system. However, the maximum posterior displacement, the maximum right displacement, and the overall maximum displacement of the sacrum in the bilateral modified iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system were 0.57 mm, 0.19 mm and 0.68 mm respectively, which were markedly smaller than those of the bilateral traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system (1.38 mm, 0.26 mm and 1.41 mm respectively). (3) The maximum vertical displacement, the maximum posterior displacement, the maximum right displacement, and the overall maximum displacement of the sacrum in the unilateral modified iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system were 0.70 mm, 0.73 mm, 0.17 mm and 0.88 mm respectively, which were markedly smaller than those of the unilateral traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system (1.17 mm, 2.21 mm, 0.31 mm and 2.29 mm respectively). (4) The stress of the implant was concentrated on the connecting rod between the iliac pedicle screw-rod and the lumbar pedicle screw-rod in the modified iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system, but it was mainly concentrated on the connecting rod at the upper edge of the iliac screw in the traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system. The maximum stress of the implant was 340.84 MPa in the bilateral modified iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system, which was 30.4% less than that in the bilateral traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system (489.77 MPa), and was 351.23 MPa in the unilateral modified iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system, which was 15.5% less than that in the unilateral traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system (415.82 MPa). (5) In both modified and traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod systems, the stress of the pelvis was concentrated on the contact area between the iliac screw and the cortical bone. The maximum stress of the pelvis was 19.21 MPa in the bilateral modified iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system, which was 78.1% less than that in the bilateral traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system (87.59 MPa), and was 39.91 MPa in the unilateral modified iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system, which was 70.4% less than that in the unilateral traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system (134.98 MPa).Conclusion:Compared with the traditional iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system, the modified iliolumbar pedicle screw-rod system can effectively reduce the displacements of all directions in vertically unstable posterior pelvic ring dislocation and significantly reduce the stress of the implant and the pelvis, thus having good biomechanical stability.
10.Gemcitabine-induced Exosomes Derived from Pancreatic Cancer Cells Promote the Proliferation and Invasion of Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Baoqing XU ; Xiaojuan OUYANG ; Xuzhou WANG
Journal of Medical Research 2023;52(12):71-75,82
Objective To explore the effects of exosomes derived from pancreatic cancer cells treated with or without gemcitabine on the proliferation and invasion of pancreatic cancer cells.Methods Exosomes were extracted from supernatant of pancreatic cancer cells treated with or without gemcitabine.Transmission electron microscopy,nanoparticle tracking analysis and Western blot method were used to identify exosomes and the concentration and size of exosomes were determined.Incubation of exosomes with pancreatic cancer cells was performed to detect the proliferation and invasion of pancreatic cancer cells,and Western blot method was used to detect the expression of CD147.Results Exosome-specific markers were highly expressed in extracted exosomes.There was no significant difference of concen-tration and size of exosomes derived from pancreatic cancer cells treated with or without gemcitabine.Incubation with exosomes derived from pancreatic cancer cells promoted the proliferation and invasion of pancreatic cancer cells,and incubation with exosomes derived from pancreatic cancer cells treated with gemcitabine promoted the proliferation and invasion further,and the expression level of CD 147 was up-regulated significantly in gemcitabine-induced exosomes.Conclusion Gemcitabine-induced exosomes derived from pancreatic cancer cells can promote the proliferation and invasion of pancreatic cancer cells.

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