1.Reflections on Status Quo and Development Pathways of Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Transfer in Context of Digital-intelligent Transformation
Jie ZHANG ; Jing XU ; Guangwei ZHENG ; Huayu ZHANG ; Chang LIU ; Xiaoxiao WEN ; Xishui PAN ; Bin WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(4):235-240
As a distinctive resource of Chinese civilization, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technology transfer faces significant opportunities under the background of digital and intelligent transformation, while also being constrained by unique challenges such as the complexity of its theoretical system, lengthy industrial chains, and multidimensional policy restrictions, resulting in a "high-value-high-threshold" paradox. At present, TCM technology transfer is deeply trapped in a "threefold reluctance" dilemma, i.e., unwillingness to transfer, inability to transfer, and lack of capacity to transfer. Specifically, the disconnection between scientific research evaluation systems and market demand leads to low conversion rates of research achievements, unclear ownership and compliance risks suppress innovation incentives, and the absence of professional services intensifies supply-demand mismatches. This article systematically analyzes the specific characteristics of TCM technology transfer and proposes a breakthrough pathway centered on full-chain digital and intelligent transformation. By integrating technologies such as intelligent sorting systems, blockchain-based traceability, and AI diagnostic models, the TCM ecosystem spanning "cultivation-production-service" can be reconstructed. In terms of standardization, promoting the progression from "experience-based data conversion" to "data standardization" and further to "intelligent standardization" is advocated to resolve quality control challenges. For example, a "three-no-one-full" certification system can strengthen quality trust. Policy coordination should focus on optimizing mechanisms for the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, while exploring intellectual property securitization and risk-sharing models to stimulate research momentum. In terms of internationalization, reliance on the Belt and Road Initiative platform to promote the export of geo-authentic medicinal material brands and standards is recommended to build a dual-driven model of "technology plus culture". Looking ahead, through the construction of national-level databases, the cultivation of interdisciplinary talent, and the mutual recognition of international standards, a new paradigm of "scientific intelligent manufacturing" can be formed, providing systematic solutions for the modernization of TCM and global health governance.
2.Clinical and Neuroelectrophysiological Features of Autoimmune Nodopathy
Hongfei TAI ; Xunyan HUANG ; Songtao NIU ; Bin CHEN ; Yuzhi SHI ; Xingao WANG ; Fan JIAN ; Hua PAN ; Zaiqiang ZHANG
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2026;5(2):191-199
To summarize the clinical characteristics, antibody spectrum and neuroelectrophysiological features of autoimmune nodopathy(AN), and to explore the phenotypic differences among different antibody-positive subgroups. The clinical and electrophysiological data of patients definitely diagnosed with AN in Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, from October 2018 to January 2026 were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 33 patients with AN were included. Antibody examination results showed that, anti-neurofascin(NF)155 antibody was the most prevalent, detected in 17 patients(51.50%), followed by anti-contactin-1(CNTN1) antibody in 8 patients(24.24%). Anti-NF186 antibody(4 cases, 12.12%), anti-contactin-associated protein 1(Caspr1) antibody(2 cases, 6.06%) and dual-target antibody positivity(2 cases, 6.06%) were relatively uncommon. The main clinical manifestations of AN patients included symmetric distal paresthesia of the extremities(32 cases, 96.97%), limb weakness(31 cases, 93.93%) and sensory ataxia(25 cases, 75.76%). Different antibody-positive subgroups presented distinct phenotypic features: patients with positive anti-NF155 antibody had a relatively younger age of onset, chronic onset and a high incidence of tremor, which was dominated by immunoglobulin(Ig)G4 subclass antibodies; patients with positive anti-CNTN1 antibody had a relatively advanced age of onset, mostly presented with acute or subacute onset, and were prone to complicated nephrotic syndrome; patients with positive anti-NF186 antibody had relatively mild nerve conduction damage; patients with anti-Caspr1 antibody manifested acute or subacute onset, with relatively elevated cerebrospinal fluid protein level and 24-h intrathecal IgG synthesis rate. The prominent neuroelectrophysiological manifestations of AN included decreased motor and sensory nerve conduction velocities, prolonged distal latency, frequent non-compressive conduction block and abnormal temporal dispersion. Definite sensory nerve action potentials could not be elicited in more than half of the patients. Patients with AN show high heterogeneity in clinical and neuroelectrophysiological characteristics, and different antibody-positive subgroups correspond to specific clinical and neuroelectrophysiological phenotypes.
3.Engineered Bacteriophages for The Treatment of Multidrug-resistant Bacterial Infections
Yu-Ying CHEN ; Chun-Mei HUANG ; Jin-Zhi PAN ; De-Liang LIU ; Yang ZHOU ; Gui-Qin DAI ; Peng-Fei ZHAO ; Hong-Zhou LU ; Ming-Bin ZHENG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(6):1581-1596
Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections have emerged as a serious challenge of global public health crisis. The overuse and misuse of conventional antibiotics have dramatically accelerated the emergence, evolution and worldwide spread of drug-resistant bacterial strains, necessitating urgent exploration of novel antibacterial strategies. Bacteriophages serve as natural bacterial predators offering distinct advantages including high host specificity, autonomous self-replication capabilities and cost-effective large-scale production. However, wild-type phages present significant clinical limitations due to their narrow host ranges, susceptibility to rapid immune clearance and poor penetration of bacterial biofilms, which severely restrict their therapeutic applications. The convergence of synthetic biology, nanotechnology and advanced gene editing technologies has accelerated the development of engineered bacteriophage platforms, providing programmable, scalable and clinically translatable pathways to overcome these inherent biological constraints. Here, we systematically delineate four fundamental strategies for engineered bacteriophage development. Chemical modification utilizes reactive functional groups such as amino, carboxyl and thiol moieties on capsid proteins through esterification, amidation or click chemistry reactions to achieve precise drug conjugation and surface functionalization. In vivo editing encompasses ultraviolet or chemical mutagenesis for random mutation induction, homologous recombination for targeted genetic alterations, recombineering methodologies including electroporation-mediated bacteriophage recombination engineering, and CRISPR-Cas systems for precise genome editing to enable exact genetic reconstruction and host range reprogramming. In vitro synthesis leverages genome engineering platforms where intact phage genomes are transferred into yeast or host bacteria to facilitate highly efficient homologous recombination, enabling large DNA fragment assembly and cross-gene host range expansion without bacterial toxicity constraints. Directed evolution combines artificial selection through mutation library screening with rational design approaches involving chimeric receptor binding protein construction or site-specific mutagenesis, effectively balancing the discovery of unknown adaptive pathways with targeted host specificity modification. Moreover, we comprehensively discuss therapeutic applications across diverse clinical scenarios. Engineered bacteriophage effectively disrupt bacterial biofilms through sophisticated functionalized delivery platforms including nanozyme-conjugated phages, phage-liposome nanoconjugates and bio-responsive hydrogels, demonstrating significantly enhanced bactericidal efficiency compared to unmodified free phages. These bioengineered vectors attenuate bacterial virulence and resensitize pathogens to antibiotics by delivering CRISPR-Cas systems or base editors to disrupt critical virulence factors such as pili, capsule synthesis machineries and quorum sensing systems, or by inactivating antibiotic resistance determinants including beta-lactamase genes. As an intelligent nanomedicine delivery platform, engineered bacteriophage enable precise pathogen elimination an through photocatalytic reactive oxygen species generation, immunomodulatory interventions, or controlled release of antibacterial drugs. Furthermore, oral administration of engineered bacteriophage facilitates microbiota modulation, which selectively eliminate intestinal pathogens while preserve beneficial commensal microbiota, thereby restoring microbial community balance and preventing complications associated with dysbiosis. Finally, we critically analyze persistent challenges including host strain matching complexity, evolution of bacterial resistance mechanisms, pharmacokinetic optimization requirements, optimal administration route selection, large-scale production quality control standards and clinical dosing determination protocols. Through multidisciplinary integration of synthetic biology, infectious disease medicine and immunology, future translational medicine studies of bacteriophage should establish comprehensive technical platforms encompassing rapid phage screening, intelligent rational design, rigorous in vivo evaluation and standardized clinical validation processes, ultimately advancing engineered bacteriophage from laboratory innovations to clinically approved therapeutics for effectively combating MDR bacterial infections.
4.The application and exploration of mobile extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation team in the treatment of cardiac arrest with long low blood flow time in southwest mountainous area of Zhejiang province
Xiao PAN ; Xuwei HE ; Yueming WU ; Yueying WU ; Bin ZHU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025;34(4):588-593
Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) team in treating cardiac arrest (CA) in the mountainous regions of southwest Zhejiang Province, and to provide clinical insights for ECPR in patients with prolonged low blood flow time in such areas.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 55 CA patients treated with ECPR at Lishui People's Hospital from June 2020 to June 2024. These patients were compared with 55 CA patients treated with ECPR in urban areas during the same period. The mobile team from our center established ECMO support at county-level hospitals before transferring patients to our hospital's ECMO treatment center for further care. General patient data and blood gas analysis results before and 2 hours after ECPR were collected. Clinical data differences between the two groups were compared, and factors influencing patient prognosis were analyzed using univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses.Results:The average age of the patients was (52.45 ± 15.66) years, with an average low blood flow time of 151.42 ± 49.31 minutes. The 30-day survival rate was 23.64%, and the rate of good neurological recovery was 18.18%. Although the survival rate and good neurological function rate were lower than those of ECPR patients in urban areas, the differences were not statistically significant ( P > 0.05). Univariate Cox analysis revealed that defibrillation rhythm, low blood flow time, pH before and after ECMO, blood lactate levels before and after ECMO, and hemoglobin significantly influenced the prognosis of ECPR patients ( P < 0.05). Multivariate Cox analysis identified post-ECMO pH ( HR = 0.037) and post-ECMO blood lactate levels ( HR = 1.078) as independent prognostic factors for ECPR patients ( P < 0.05). Conclusions:Despite the longer low blood flow time in CA patients from mountainous areas, the mobile ECPR team can effectively enhance the treatment success rate of these patients through ECPR.
5.Targeted screening and profiling of massive components of colistimethate sodium by two-dimensional-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry based on self-constructed compound database
Xuan LI ; Minwen HUANG ; Yue-Mei ZHAO ; Wenxin LIU ; Nan HU ; Jie ZHOU ; Zi-Yi WANG ; Sheng TANG ; Jian-Bin PAN ; Kee-Lee HIAN ; Yao-Zuo YUAN ; Taijun HANG ; Hai-Wei SHI ; Hongyuan CHEN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(2):401-410
In-depth study of the components of polymyxins is the key to controlling the quality of this class of antibiotics.Similarities and variations of components present significant analytical challenges.A two-dimensional(2D)liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC-MS)method was established for screening and comprehensive profiling of compositions of the antibiotic colistimethate sodium(CMS).A high concentration of phosphate buffer mobile phase was used in the first-dimensional LC system to get the components well separated.For efficient and high-accuracy screening of CMS,a targeted method based on a self-constructed high resolution(HR)mass spectrum database of CMS components was established.The database was built based on the commercial MassHunter Personal Compound Database and Library(PCDL)software and its accuracy of the compound matching result was verified with six known components before being applied to genuine sample screening.On this basis,the unknown peaks in the CMS chromatograms were deduced and assigned.The molecular formula,group composition,and origins of a total of 99 compounds,of which the combined area percentage accounted for more than 95%of CMS components,were deduced by this 2D-LC-MS method combined with the MassHunter PCDL.This profiling method was highly efficient and could distinguish hundreds of components within 3 h,providing reliable results for quality control of this kind of complex drugs.
6.Coupling of an Au@AgPt nanozyme array with an micrococcal nuclease-specific responsiveness strategy for colorimetric/SERS sensing of Staphylococcus aureus in patients with sepsis
Xueqin HUANG ; Yingqi YANG ; Hanlin ZHOU ; Liping HU ; Annan YANG ; Hua JIN ; Biying ZHENG ; Jiang PI ; Jun XU ; Pinghua SUN ; Huai-Hong CAI ; Xujing LIANG ; Bin PAN ; Junxia ZHENG ; Haibo ZHOU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(2):389-400
Rapid and ultrasensitive detection of pathogen-associated biomarkers is vital for the early diagnosis and therapy of bacterial infections.Herein,we developed a close-packed and ordered Au@AgPt array coupled with a cascade triggering strategy for surface-enhanced Raman scattering(SERS)and colorimetric identification of the Staphylococcus aureus biomarker micrococcal nuclease(MNase)in serum samples.The trimetallic Au@AgPt nanozymes can catalyze the oxidation of 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine(TMB)molecules to SERS-enhanced oxidized TMB(oxTMB),accompanied by the color change from colorless to blue.In the presence of S.aureus,the secreted MNase preferentially cut the nucleobase AT-rich regions of DNA sequences on magnetic beads(MBs)to release alkaline phosphatase(ALP),which subsequently mediated the oxTMB reduction for inducing the colorimetric/SERS signal fade away.Using this"on-to-off"triggering strategy,the target S.aureus can be recorded in a wide linear range with a limit of detection of 38 CFU/mL in the colorimetric mode and 6 CFU/mL in the SERS mode.Meanwhile,the MNase-mediated strategy characterized by high specificity and sensitivity successfully discriminated between patients with sepsis(n=7)and healthy participants(n=3),as well as monitored the prog-nostic progression of the disease(n=2).Overall,benefiting from highly active and dense"hot spot"substrate,MNase-mediated cascade response strategy,and colorimetric/SERS dual-signal output,this methodology will offer a promising avenue for the early diagnosis of S.aureus infection.
7.Value of blockchain technique in clinical configuration management for emergency and life-supporting equipment of hospital
Wei HAN ; Wei PAN ; Xiangyu GAO ; Bin YU ; Qinfeng LIU
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(4):105-110
Objective:To develop a blockchain-based clinical configuration management model for medical equipment and evaluate its application value in optimizing clinical configuration management of hospital emergency and life-support devices.Methods:A data traceability management model was implemented.The Spatial Durbin Model(SDM)was used to identify issues in equipment configuration,and a blockchain-enabled review framework was established for procurement management of emergency and life-support devices.From January 2019 to December 2022,57 emergency and life-support devices deployed in Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital were retrospectively analyzed.Among them,26 devices(January 2019-December 2020)were managed via conventional expert evaluation,while 31 devices(January 2021-December 2022)were managed using blockchain-based review.In the conventional mode,four traceability parameters-procurement declaration,supplier qualification,transaction records,and after-sales support-were randomly sampled 128,85,119,and 100 times,respectively;in the blockchain mode,these parameters were sampled 145,94,124,and 105 times.Procurement process compliance was evaluated across device categories:emergency,monitoring,therapeutic,and others required 25,40,30,and 35 review steps(conventional mode)versus 30,45,45,and 35 steps(blockchain mode).Comparative metrics included data traceability rates,process compliance rates,and procurement performance target achievement rates.Results:The blockchain mode demonstrated superior traceability rates:92.41%(134/145)for declarations,100.00%(94/94)for suppliers,97.58%(121/124)for transactions,and 97.14%(102/105)for after-sales support-all significantly higher than the conventional mode(x2=5.898,4.525,9.185,8.362,P<0.05).Process compliance rates reached 100.00%(30/30)for emergency devices,95.56%(43/45)for monitoring devices,97.78%(44/45)for therapeutic devices,and 97.14%(34/35)for others,with statistically significant improvements(x2=5.176,4.936,5.103,3.968,P<0.05).Procurement performance targets for progress,benefit,quality,and satisfaction were achieved at 96.77%(30/31),100.00%(31/31),100.00%(31/31),and 93.55%(29/31),respectively,surpassing the conventional mode(x2=6.581,6.535,5.129,5.780,P<0.05).Conclusion:The blockchain-based clinical configuration management model enhances data traceability,standardizes procurement workflows,and improves performance goal attainment in hospital emergency and life-support device deployment.
8.The effect of anti-angiogenic nanopeptides on delaying the progression in clear cell renal carcinoma by inhibiting the dual signaling pathways of VEGF and TIE-2
Pan LIU ; Bin KONG ; Jiahui ZANG ; Xinyue WANG ; Yue SUN ; Lu WANG ; Wanhai XU
Practical Oncology Journal 2025;39(2):116-125
Objective A targeted nanopeptides(VEGF/TIE-2 targeted nanopeptides,VTN)that simultaneously inhibits vascu-lar endothelial growth factor(VEGF)/tyrosine kinase with immunoglobulin-like and EGF-like domains-2(TIE-2)signaling pathways were designed and synthesized,and explore its inhibitory effect on angiogenesis in renal clear cell carcinoma(ccRCC).Methods VTN and non-self-assembling control VTN-C were prepared by solid-phase peptide synthesis technology,and the molecular structures of VTN and VTN-C were analyzed by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry(ESI-MS).The CCK-8 method was used to evaluate the effect of VTN on the cell viability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVEC).The cell scratch assay,Transwell invasion assay and angiogenesis assay were used to detect the inhibitory effects of VTN on migration,invasion and angiogenesis of HUVEC.Western blot was used to detect the effect of VTN on the phosphorylation of downstream proteins of VEGF and TIE-2 signaling pathways.A 786-O cell mouse model was established,and the effects of VTN on tumor angiogenesis and tumor progression were observed through animal ex-periments.Results ESI-MS showed that the main charge state peaks of both synthesized VTN and VVTN-C pointed to the same molec-ular weight,which was highly consistent with the corresponding theoretical molecular mass.Immunofluorescence showed that VTN co-lo-calized with VEGF and TIE-2.VTN combined with MMP-2 could significantly inhibit the activity of HUVEC(P<0.001).The cell inva-sion rate and scratch closure rate in the VTN group were reduced by(78.30±1.35)%and(37.09±3.49)%compared those in the PBS group,respectively(P<0.001).Angiogenesis experiments showed that VTN could significantly inhibit the angiogenesis of HUVEC(P<0.001).Western blot showed that VTN significantly inhibited the phosphorylation of Akt and ERK(P<0.001).The results from animal experimentsshowed that tumor volume in the VTN group was decreased by(87.16±1.30)%compared with the control group,and the CD31-positive area was reduced(P<0.001).Conclusion VTN significantly blocks ccRCC angiogenesis and delays tumor progression by inhibiting VEGF and TIE-2 signaling pathways and downregulating Akt and ERK phosphorylation.
9.Extraction process optimization,component analysis and biological activity evaluation for total polyphenols from Conioselinum vaginatu
Jun-long WANG ; Hui-jie YAN ; Yong-gang LIN ; Zi-wei LI ; Wen-pan SHI ; Sheng-qi JIANG ; Bin WU ; Qin-ze GU
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2025;47(5):1449-1455
AIM To optimize the extraction process for total polyphenols from Conioselinum vaginatu(Spreng.)Thell.,make component analysis,and evaluate their anti-oxidant,hypoglycemic activities.METHODS The effects of ultrasound,enzymatic hydrolysis,acid hydrolysis,alcohol extraction and hydrolysis processes on the extraction quantity of total polyphenols were investigated,respectively.With extraction temperature,extraction time,ethanol concetration and liquid-solid ratio as influencing factors,extraction quantity of total polyphenols as an evaluation index,the extraction process was optimized by response surface method.HPLC was adopted in the identification of polyphenolic composition and determination of their contents.Subsequently,total polyphenols' scavenging capacities on DPPH,ABTS,OH free radicals,total reducing power and inhibitory capacity on α-glucosidase were determined.RESULTS The highest extraction quantity of total polyphenols was observable when extraction process was employed.The optimal conditions were determined to be 62 ℃ for extraction temperature,54 min for extraction time,69%for ethanol concentration,and 50∶1 for liquid-solid ratio,the extraction quantity of total polyphenols was(9.51±0.2)mg GAE/g.Seven constituents existed in C.vaginatu,among which ferulic acid demonstrated the highest content,followed by that of myricetin,while D-tryptophan content was the lowest.At the concentration of 7.61 mg/L,total polyphenols displayed the scavenging rates on DPPH,ABTS,OH free radicals of 80.70%,85.97%,28.60%,total reducing power of 0.22,and inhibition rate on α-glucosidase of 77.23%,respectively.CONCLUSION This stable and reliable method can be used for the extraction of total polyphenols from C.vaginatum with strong anti-oxidant,hypoglycemic activities.
10.Research progress on treatment of pleural effusion related to immune checkpoint inhibitors
Tianqi AN ; Jianhui TIAN ; Yiyang ZHOU ; Bin LUO ; Zujun QUE ; Yao LIU ; Pan YU ; Ruihua ZHAO ; Yun YANG
China Oncology 2025;35(3):333-338
Immunotherapy for cancer,as an emerging treatment modality,has made significant strides in recent years and has become a crucial therapeutic approach following surgery,radiotherapy,chemotherapy,and targeted therapy.In particular,the clinical utilization of immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)has not only enhanced the survival rates of patients with refractory or recurrent tumors but has also significantly optimized the overall strategy for cancer treatment.However,as the population undergoing cancer immunotherapy continues to grow,this expansion not only yields clinical benefits but also precipitates a range of specific adverse reactions known as immune-related adverse events(irAEs).Pleural effusion is a common and severe complication in cancer patients,significantly affecting both their quality of life and treatment outcomes.Typically,tumor-related pleural effusion is often due to pleural metastasis,with malignant pleural effusion(MPE)characterized by rapid growth,being difficult to control,and tendency for recurrence.With the approval of new drugs and the expansion of indications for existing medications,the number of cancer patients receiving ICIs treatment is increasing,bringing ICIs-related pleural effusion into focus.While ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion is relatively rare in clinical practice,it is closely linked to treatment choices of patients and prognosis.Unlike MPE,the pathogenesis of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion is more complex,not only involving non-specific immune activation leading to autoimmune inflammatory reactions but also potentially related to nodular pleural granulomatous reactions,eosinophilic chronic pleurisy,and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes.In terms of diagnosis,ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion is typically diagnosed through exclusion,requiring the exclusion of other causes such as tumor progression,radiotherapy,and chemotherapy-induced pleural effusion,adding complexity and difficulty to the diagnostic process.Treatment for ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion often involves glucocorticoids,tocilizumab,or infliximab,aiming to alleviate symptoms and improve prognosis by suppressing excessive immune reactions.Preventing the occurrence of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion is equally crucial,necessitating comprehensive patient assessment before ICIs administration and continuous monitoring during treatment to promptly detect and manage potential adverse reactions.Through this comprehensive management approach,the impact of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion on patient quality of life and treatment outcomes can be minimized,optimizing overall treatment results.This review aimed to explore the pathogenesis,histological features,clinical manifestations,diagnostic methods and treatment strategies of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion,and delve into the characteristics of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion,in order to enhance understanding of this complication and provide a reference for clinical practice.

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