1."Olfactory Administration of Chinese Medicine"——A New Form of Application of Chinese Medicine
Shuangli ZHANG ; Shihui GE ; Zimeng GE ; Yue WANG ; Lianmin YUAN ; Beibei ZHANG ; Xinxuan LI ; Jinxin MIAO ; Mingsan MIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(13):225-232
As an innovative form of combining traditional aromatherapy with modern nasal medicine delivery technology, "olfactory administration of Chinese medicine" carries the theoretical essence of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which is "moving and channeling Qi and fragrance, dredging and awakening the mind". Based on the systematic records of olfactory therapies in ancient books in emergency care, disorders of consciousness, lung system, and gynecological diseases, this paper examines the historical evolution of its clinical application, and elucidates the profound historical basis and theoretical feasibility of "olfactory administration of Chinese medicine" as a new form. Combined with the innovation and precise application of modern Chinese medicine olfactory agents in multi-system diseases such as nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases, this paper further analyzes the multi-dimensional mechanism of olfactory receptor pathway, olfactory brain pathway, nasal mucosal blood vessels, and lymphatic channels, and demonstrates its advantages of rapid onset, targeted brain entry, and systemic regulation. Under the background of continuous growth in the demand for external TCM treatment, continuous breakthroughs in the technology of nasal dosage forms, and increasingly accurate drug delivery paths, Chinese medicine olfactory agents have shown significant practical applicability and development potential. This study aims to provide theoretical support and practical direction for the system construction of this form.
2.Ultrasound-regulated bacterial therapy:pioneering a new era of precision cancer immunotherapy
Yue YUAN ; Beibei ZHANG ; Shaobo DUAN ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Xiaoxiao LI ; Yanghui LI ; Lianzhong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(11):1007-1012
Although tumor immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment,its efficacy against solid tumors remains limited by the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment,inefficient drug delivery,and off-target toxicity. Engineered bacterial therapy has recently attracted considerable interest as a promising therapeutic strategy owing to its capacity for selective tumor colonization and immunomodulation. Meanwhile,ultrasound technology provides a non-invasive,spatially precise,and real-time controllable means to improve the performance and applicability of bacterial-mediated therapies. This review summarizes recent advances in ultrasound-regulated bacterial therapy for cancer immunotherapy. Beginning with an examination of the mechanisms through which engineered bacteria modulate antitumor immunity,it is followed by an elucidation of how ultrasound technology exploits its biological effects and spatiotemporal control capabilities to simultaneously enhance bacterial therapy's safety/efficacy and enable tumor treatment visualization,thereby activating systemic immune responses. Finally,current challenges and future directions for clinical translation are critically discussed. In conclusion,ultrasound-regulated bacterial therapy represents an emerging interdisciplinary approach with the potential to overcome key limitations in solid tumor immunotherapy.
3.Surgical efficacy of transanal anaplasty for the treatment of rectovestibular fistulae
Dazhi REN ; Yan LI ; Heying YANG ; Yuhang YUAN ; Daokui DING ; Beibei SUN ; Xueer LI ; Chunxiao YAN ; Haodi LIANG ; Yali JIN ; Kun SONG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;40(2):139-143
Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy and the mid- and long-term follow-up outcomes of transanal anaplasty for treating rectovestibular fistula.Methods:The clinical data of 68 female infants diagnosed with rectovestibular fistula undergoing transanal anoplasty at the Department of Pediatric Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from Oct 2014 to Dec 2023 was collected. Postoperative complications, perineal and anal appearances, and defecation function of postoperative children aged 3 years or older were recorded.Results:After surgery 68 children followed-up for 6 months of recent with short-term complications in 6 cases, including 3 cases of incision infection, 2 cases of rectal mucosal prolapse, and 1 case of anal stenosis. Rintala score was (18.65±1.99). Twenty-five children underwent anorectal manometry, no significant differences were observed in the maximal systolic pressure of the anal canal( t=-0.596, P=0.563) and the maximum systolic time( t=-0.183, P=0.854). The resting pressure( t=-3.050, P=0.005), functional length( t=2.696, P=0.012), and positive rate of rectal anal inhibitory reflex( χ2=6.382, P=0.012) of the anal canal were significantly lower than those of the normal group( P<0.05). Conclusions:Transanal anaplasty for the treatment of rectovestibular fistula in girls has a low incidence of complications. It results in a normal perineal body appearance, good anal bowel control, and high quality of life.
4.Dynamic phase transition mechanism of stress granules after ischemic stroke and its impact on neurons
Qing ZHU ; Xianglong ZHAI ; Beibei YAO ; Zhaoyao CHEN ; Wenlei LI ; Yuan ZHU ; Minghua WU
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2025;22(5):356-362
During the progression of ischemic stroke,cells experience oxidative stress and intracellular energy depletion,triggering the dynamic assembly and disassembly of stress granules.Stress granules may have a dual role in ischemic stroke.In the ultra-early reperfusion period(6-36 h),under acute stress,the stress granules may inhibit neuronal apoptosis and exert neuroprotective effects through reversible liquid-liquid phase separation.In contrast,in the acute reperfusion period(36 h to 2 weeks),under prolonged stress,pathological stress granules may accumulate through liquid-solid phase transition,leading to neuronal dysfunction and inducing ischemic stroke sequelae such as motor and cognitive impairments.This article reviewed the mechanisms of stress granules dynamic phase transitions during ischemic stroke and their effects on neurons,aiming to provide references and insights for future stress granule-targeted interventions for ischemic stroke and its sequelae.
5.Exploration of factors influencing abnormal iodine nutrition and pregnancy outcome in pregnant women during pregnancy based on thyroid function and thyroid autoantibody analysis
Yanping JIANG ; Wei YUAN ; Shuqiong WANG ; Yongli YAO ; Wei LUO ; Kang SONG ; Xiaoxia FAN ; Lijun LIN ; Ya'nan LI ; Yanling XIE ; Lingling ZHAO ; Beibei WANG ; Fang DANG ; Jingyuan WANG ; Wenyan MA ; Peiyun FAN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(16):2549-2555
Objective To analyze the factors influencing iodine nutritional status in pregnant women dur-ing pregnancy,based on thyroid function and thyroid autoantibody levels,and to explore the association between iodine nutritional abnormalities and pregnancy outcomes.Methods A total of 838 pregnant women who underwent routine prenatal checkups at Qinghai Provincial People's Hospital between January 2021 and June 2023 were pro-spectively enrolled in this study.All participants were followed until delivery.Seven cases were lost to follow-up,resulting in a final sample size of 831 participants.Among them,276 were in the first trimester,384 in the second trimester,and 171 in the third trimester.Data on urinary iodine concentration(UIC),urinary creatinine(UCr),thyroid function indicators,and thyroid autoantibodies were collected.Based on their iodine nutritional status,the participants were categorized into either the iodine-sufficient group or the iodine-abnormal group(including iodine-deficient,iodine-hyper-sufficient,and iodine-excessive subgroups).This study analyzed the iodine nutritional sta-tus of pregnant women during different gestational periods,compared thyroid function indices,prevalence of thy-roid diseases,and the positivity rates of thyroid peroxidase antibody(TPOAb),thyroglobulin antibody(TGAb),and thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor antibody(TRAb)among different iodine status groups.Additionally,ad-verse pregnancy outcomes were compared across groups.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify risk factors associated with iodine abnormalities during pregnancy,and a predictive model was developed to assess its potential predictive value.Results Among the 831 pregnant women included in the study,373 cases(44.89%)exhibited iodine sufficiency,while 458 cases(55.11%)presented with iodine abnormalities,including 282 cases of iodine deficiency,144 cases of iodine hypersufficiency,and 32 cases of iodine excess.No statistically significant differences were observed in the iodine nutritional status across different trimesters(P>0.05).The se-rum level of thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)was significantly higher in the iodine abnormal group compared to the iodine sufficient group(P<0.05).Additionally,the iodine abnormal group demonstrated higher positivity rates of TPOAb alone,TGAb,and TRAb,as well as increased incidence of thyroid dysfunction and total adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to the iodine sufficient group(all P<0.05).These adverse indicators were also sig-nificantly elevated in the iodine-deficient,iodine super-sufficient,and iodine overdose subgroups compared to the iodine sufficient group(P<0.05).Elevated serum TSH levels and the presence of TPOAb,TGAb,and TRAb were identified as risk factors for iodine abnormalities during pregnancy(P<0.05).The predictive model con-structed for identifying iodine abnormalities in pregnant women demonstrated an area under the curve(AUC)of 0.876,with a sensitivity of 72.27%and a specificity of 89.01%.Conclusions The prevalence of iodine nutritional abnormalities among pregnant women during pregnancy was high,with most cases presenting iodine deficiency.These abnormalities were associated with thyroid function,thyroid autoimmunity,and pregnancy outcomes,but showed no significant correlation with gestational age.Furthermore,the prediction model developed based on iden-tified risk factors demonstrated effective performance in predicting iodine nutritional abnormalities during preg-nancy.
6.Exploration of factors influencing abnormal iodine nutrition and pregnancy outcome in pregnant women during pregnancy based on thyroid function and thyroid autoantibody analysis
Yanping JIANG ; Wei YUAN ; Shuqiong WANG ; Yongli YAO ; Wei LUO ; Kang SONG ; Xiaoxia FAN ; Lijun LIN ; Ya'nan LI ; Yanling XIE ; Lingling ZHAO ; Beibei WANG ; Fang DANG ; Jingyuan WANG ; Wenyan MA ; Peiyun FAN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(16):2549-2555
Objective To analyze the factors influencing iodine nutritional status in pregnant women dur-ing pregnancy,based on thyroid function and thyroid autoantibody levels,and to explore the association between iodine nutritional abnormalities and pregnancy outcomes.Methods A total of 838 pregnant women who underwent routine prenatal checkups at Qinghai Provincial People's Hospital between January 2021 and June 2023 were pro-spectively enrolled in this study.All participants were followed until delivery.Seven cases were lost to follow-up,resulting in a final sample size of 831 participants.Among them,276 were in the first trimester,384 in the second trimester,and 171 in the third trimester.Data on urinary iodine concentration(UIC),urinary creatinine(UCr),thyroid function indicators,and thyroid autoantibodies were collected.Based on their iodine nutritional status,the participants were categorized into either the iodine-sufficient group or the iodine-abnormal group(including iodine-deficient,iodine-hyper-sufficient,and iodine-excessive subgroups).This study analyzed the iodine nutritional sta-tus of pregnant women during different gestational periods,compared thyroid function indices,prevalence of thy-roid diseases,and the positivity rates of thyroid peroxidase antibody(TPOAb),thyroglobulin antibody(TGAb),and thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor antibody(TRAb)among different iodine status groups.Additionally,ad-verse pregnancy outcomes were compared across groups.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify risk factors associated with iodine abnormalities during pregnancy,and a predictive model was developed to assess its potential predictive value.Results Among the 831 pregnant women included in the study,373 cases(44.89%)exhibited iodine sufficiency,while 458 cases(55.11%)presented with iodine abnormalities,including 282 cases of iodine deficiency,144 cases of iodine hypersufficiency,and 32 cases of iodine excess.No statistically significant differences were observed in the iodine nutritional status across different trimesters(P>0.05).The se-rum level of thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)was significantly higher in the iodine abnormal group compared to the iodine sufficient group(P<0.05).Additionally,the iodine abnormal group demonstrated higher positivity rates of TPOAb alone,TGAb,and TRAb,as well as increased incidence of thyroid dysfunction and total adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to the iodine sufficient group(all P<0.05).These adverse indicators were also sig-nificantly elevated in the iodine-deficient,iodine super-sufficient,and iodine overdose subgroups compared to the iodine sufficient group(P<0.05).Elevated serum TSH levels and the presence of TPOAb,TGAb,and TRAb were identified as risk factors for iodine abnormalities during pregnancy(P<0.05).The predictive model con-structed for identifying iodine abnormalities in pregnant women demonstrated an area under the curve(AUC)of 0.876,with a sensitivity of 72.27%and a specificity of 89.01%.Conclusions The prevalence of iodine nutritional abnormalities among pregnant women during pregnancy was high,with most cases presenting iodine deficiency.These abnormalities were associated with thyroid function,thyroid autoimmunity,and pregnancy outcomes,but showed no significant correlation with gestational age.Furthermore,the prediction model developed based on iden-tified risk factors demonstrated effective performance in predicting iodine nutritional abnormalities during preg-nancy.
7.Dynamic phase transition mechanism of stress granules after ischemic stroke and its impact on neurons
Qing ZHU ; Xianglong ZHAI ; Beibei YAO ; Zhaoyao CHEN ; Wenlei LI ; Yuan ZHU ; Minghua WU
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2025;22(5):356-362
During the progression of ischemic stroke,cells experience oxidative stress and intracellular energy depletion,triggering the dynamic assembly and disassembly of stress granules.Stress granules may have a dual role in ischemic stroke.In the ultra-early reperfusion period(6-36 h),under acute stress,the stress granules may inhibit neuronal apoptosis and exert neuroprotective effects through reversible liquid-liquid phase separation.In contrast,in the acute reperfusion period(36 h to 2 weeks),under prolonged stress,pathological stress granules may accumulate through liquid-solid phase transition,leading to neuronal dysfunction and inducing ischemic stroke sequelae such as motor and cognitive impairments.This article reviewed the mechanisms of stress granules dynamic phase transitions during ischemic stroke and their effects on neurons,aiming to provide references and insights for future stress granule-targeted interventions for ischemic stroke and its sequelae.
8.Ultrasound-regulated bacterial therapy:pioneering a new era of precision cancer immunotherapy
Yue YUAN ; Beibei ZHANG ; Shaobo DUAN ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Xiaoxiao LI ; Yanghui LI ; Lianzhong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(11):1007-1012
Although tumor immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment,its efficacy against solid tumors remains limited by the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment,inefficient drug delivery,and off-target toxicity. Engineered bacterial therapy has recently attracted considerable interest as a promising therapeutic strategy owing to its capacity for selective tumor colonization and immunomodulation. Meanwhile,ultrasound technology provides a non-invasive,spatially precise,and real-time controllable means to improve the performance and applicability of bacterial-mediated therapies. This review summarizes recent advances in ultrasound-regulated bacterial therapy for cancer immunotherapy. Beginning with an examination of the mechanisms through which engineered bacteria modulate antitumor immunity,it is followed by an elucidation of how ultrasound technology exploits its biological effects and spatiotemporal control capabilities to simultaneously enhance bacterial therapy's safety/efficacy and enable tumor treatment visualization,thereby activating systemic immune responses. Finally,current challenges and future directions for clinical translation are critically discussed. In conclusion,ultrasound-regulated bacterial therapy represents an emerging interdisciplinary approach with the potential to overcome key limitations in solid tumor immunotherapy.
9.Surgical efficacy of transanal anaplasty for the treatment of rectovestibular fistulae
Dazhi REN ; Yan LI ; Heying YANG ; Yuhang YUAN ; Daokui DING ; Beibei SUN ; Xueer LI ; Chunxiao YAN ; Haodi LIANG ; Yali JIN ; Kun SONG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;40(2):139-143
Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy and the mid- and long-term follow-up outcomes of transanal anaplasty for treating rectovestibular fistula.Methods:The clinical data of 68 female infants diagnosed with rectovestibular fistula undergoing transanal anoplasty at the Department of Pediatric Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from Oct 2014 to Dec 2023 was collected. Postoperative complications, perineal and anal appearances, and defecation function of postoperative children aged 3 years or older were recorded.Results:After surgery 68 children followed-up for 6 months of recent with short-term complications in 6 cases, including 3 cases of incision infection, 2 cases of rectal mucosal prolapse, and 1 case of anal stenosis. Rintala score was (18.65±1.99). Twenty-five children underwent anorectal manometry, no significant differences were observed in the maximal systolic pressure of the anal canal( t=-0.596, P=0.563) and the maximum systolic time( t=-0.183, P=0.854). The resting pressure( t=-3.050, P=0.005), functional length( t=2.696, P=0.012), and positive rate of rectal anal inhibitory reflex( χ2=6.382, P=0.012) of the anal canal were significantly lower than those of the normal group( P<0.05). Conclusions:Transanal anaplasty for the treatment of rectovestibular fistula in girls has a low incidence of complications. It results in a normal perineal body appearance, good anal bowel control, and high quality of life.
10.Screening and bioinformatics analysis of key autophagy-related genes in alcoholic hepatitis
Chao YUAN ; Qinghai LIAN ; Beibei NI ; Yan XU ; Tong ZHANG ; Jian ZHANG
Organ Transplantation 2024;15(1):90-101
Objective To screen key autophagy-related genes in alcoholic hepatitis (AH) and investigate potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for AH. Methods Two AH gene chips in Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and autophagy-related data sets obtained from MSigDB and GeneCards databases were used, and the key genes were verified and obtained by weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA). The screened key genes were subject to gene ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), protein-protein interaction (PPI) and immune infiltration analyses. Messenger RNA (mRNA)- microRNA (miRNA) network was constructed to analyze the expression differences of key autophagy-related genes during different stages of AH, which were further validated by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) in the liver tissues of AH patients and mice. Results Eleven autophagy-related genes were screened in AH (EEF1A2, CFTR, SOX4, TREM2, CTHRC1, HSPB8, TUBB3, PRKAA2, RNASE1, MTCL1 and HGF), all of which were up-regulated. In the liver tissues of AH patients and mice, the relative expression levels of SOX4, TREM2, HSPB8 and PRKAA2 in the AH group were higher than those in the control group. Conclusions SOX4, TREM2, HSPB8 and PRKAA2 may be potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for AH.

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