1.Progress in Disease-Syndrome-Integrated Mouse Models of Lung Cancer
Yulei ZHAO ; Bingbing HAN ; Xingxin WANG ; Guangjian YANG ; Yajie WANG ; Xiaoyong TANG
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2026;46(4):531-540
Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate among malignant tumors worldwide, posing a severe threat to human health. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers unique advantages in treating lung cancer, with disease-syndrome-integrated animal models serving as a critical component of TCM lung cancer research. According to TCM pathogenesis, lung cancer is classified as a pattern of underlying deficiency with superficial excess. Clinically, it is often categorized into syndromes such as qi and yin deficiency, lung-spleen qi deficiency, lung yin deficiency, qi stagnation and blood stasis, and phlegm-heat obstructing the lungs. Treatment should fundamentally adhere to the principle of "strengthening the healthy qi and expelling pathogenic factors". This paper systematically reviews literature from 2005 to 2025 on disease-syndrome-integrated animal models for lung cancer. It summarizes the theoretical basis and establishment methods of four core disease-syndrome-integrated models: qi-yin deficiency pattern, spleen qi deficiency pattern, qi stagnation and blood stasis pattern, and kidney deficiency pattern. Further discussion covers their evaluation systems and limitations. Additionally, modeling approaches for other patterns including yang deficiency, spleen deficiency, and qi deficiency with blood stasis are summarized, with evaluation methods categorized by behavioral characteristics and biochemical indicators. Analysis reveals that current models predominantly use C57BL/6 mice, exhibiting issues such as insufficient clinical relevance, complex modeling procedures, numerous confounding factors, and a low degree of standardization. Future improvements to disease-syndrome-integrated lung cancer animal models could include using clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) technology to establish organoid–patient-derived xenograft models; developing controllable composite stress systems and standardized stimulus models, such as gradient-controlled alternating cold/heat chambers and programmed dietary regulation systems, to reduce nonspecific interference; and developing multidimensional dynamic modeling techniques by integrating clinical big data, including metabolomics and imaging features, to design dynamic intervention protocols, thereby providing more precise and reliable experimental tools for elucidating the mechanisms of TCM in lung cancer prevention and treatment.
2.Drug resistance and genomic characteristics of clinically isolated hypermu-coviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae
Bingbing LI ; Dawei CHEN ; Liang LIU ; Min SUN ; Shuangshu LI ; Jie LI ; Pengfei YANG ; Yadong XING
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(1):113-120
Objective To analyze the drug resistance and genomic characteristics of clinically isolated hypermuco-viscous Klebsiella pneumoniae(hmKp).Methods Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from clinical specimens from the sentinel hospitals of National Pathogen Identification Network in Huai'an City from 2019 to 2023 were collected,strains were identified by VITEK 2 Compact,mucus phenotype was determined by string test,resistance of hmKp was determined by microbroth dilution method.Molecular typing was conducted by whole-genome sequencing tech-nology,annotation of virulence and resistance genes carried by strains was performed.Results A total of 60 strains of hmKp were collected,mainly isolated from sputum specimens(33.33%)and blood specimens(28.33%).The average genome size of 60 strains was 5.6 Mb,with an average GC content of 57.09%.Multilocus sequence typing(MLST)showed that there were 28 ST types,with the dominant ST types being ST1 1(11.67%),ST15(11.67%),and ST412(10.00%).Core genome MLST(cgMLST)analysis revealed that some strains were highly homologous,and no outbreak strains were found.Multidrug-resistant strains accounted for 60.00%,while imipe-nem-resistant strains accounted for 28.33%.64 types of resistance genes were carried,84.38%of which were loca-ted on mobile element.The carriage rates of fosfomycin-related resistance genes and extended-spectrum β-lactam an-tibiotic-related resistance genes were relatively high in the strains,at 100%and 98.33%,respectively.Among car-bapenem-resistance gene blaKPC-2,21.67%was carried by ST11,ST1,and ST15 strains,among bla NDM-5 gene,3.33%was carried by ST76 strain.A total of 101 virulence genes were carried,most were Colibactin and type Ⅵsecretion system-related virulence genes.All strains carried capsule synthesis regulation-related genes(rcsA,rcsB),efflux pump-related genes(acrA,acrB),and enterobacterin-related genes(entABCEF,fepABCDFG,fes).Conclusion Clinically isolated hmKp in Huai'an exhibits multidrug resistance,with dominant ST types ST11,ST15,and ST412,carrying multiple horizontally transferable resistance and virulence genes,prevention and control measures should be strengthened.
3.Effects of TGR5 on liver lipid metabolism and bile acid synthesis in dairy cows with fatty liver
Yaqi CHANG ; Tianjiao YANG ; Yunfei LUAN ; Jihang LI ; Zexin ZHANG ; Bingbing ZHANG ; Chuang XU ; Wei YANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(10):2282-2291
To explore the impacts of TGR5 on liver lipid metabolism and bile acid synthesis in dairy cows with fatty liver.Liver tissues of healthy cows and cows with fatty liver were collected through puncture technique.The protein and mRNA expressions of lipid synthesis-related factors ACC1,FAS,SREBF1,lipid oxidation factor CPT1A,and bile acid synthesis-related factors CYP8B1,CYP7B1,CYP27A1 were detected by Western blot and fluorescent quantitative PCR.Moreover,the mRNA levels of CYP7B1 were determined.Primary hepatocytes of 1-day-old calves were extracted and cultured in vitro,and four treatment groups were established,namely Control,NEFA,INT-777,and the INT-777+NEFA group.The concentration of NEFA group was 1.2 mmol/L,the con-centration of INT-777 group was 1 μmol/L,and the concentration of INT-777+NEFA group was 1.2 mmol/L NEFA and 1 μmol/L INT-777 simultaneously.After 12 h of stimulation,cells were collected,and the protein and mRNA levels of ACC1,FAS,SREBF1,CPT1A,CYP8B1,CYP7A1,CYP27A1,and the mRNA levels of CYP7B1 were detected by Western blot and fluorescent quanti-tative PCR.The content of lipid droplets and TG in the cells were detected by flow cytometry and kit.The results demonstrated that compared with healthy cows,the protein and mRNA expressions of ACC1,FAS,SREBF1,CYP8B1,and CYP7A1 in the liver tissues of fatty liver cows were upreg-ulated,while the protein and mRNA levels of CPT1 A,CYP27A1,TGR5,and the mRNA levels of CYP7B1 were downregulated.In vitro experiments revealed that compared with the Control group,the protein and mRNA levels of ACC1,FAS,SREBF1,CYP8B1,and CYP7A1 in the NEFA group were upregulated,and the protein and mRNA levels of CPT1A,CYP27A1,and TGR5,as well as the mRNA level of CYP7B1,were downregulated.Compared with the NEFA group,the protein and mRNA levels of ACC1,FAS,SREBF1,CYP8B1,CYP7A1 were downregulated in the INT-777+NEFA group,while the protein and mRNA levels of CPT1A CYP27A1,and TGR5 as well as the mRNA level of CYP7B1,were upregulated.The results of flow cytometry and the kit indicated that the lipid droplets and TG content in the NEFA group were upregulated compared with the Control group,while the lipid droplets and TG content in the INT-777+NEFA group were downregulated compared with the NEFA group.The above results suggested that the addition of TGR5 agonist promoted the expression of TGR5 and ameliorated the abnormal lipid metabolism and bile acid synthesis in the liver of dairy cows with fatty liver.
4.Stearic acid affects the expression of IL-17 in CD4+T cells from ketosis cows through CD36
Ziwei JI ; Siyao LI ; Haixin ZHANG ; Ziwei LI ; Shangmingzhu ZHANG ; Wei YANG ; Chuang XU ; Bingbing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(3):602-610
The peripheral blood of healthy or ketosis dairy cows was collected,and CD4+T cells were isolated.The expressions of lipid synthesis related proteins fatty acid synthase(FASN),acetyl coenzyme A carboxylase 1(ACC1),cluster of differentiation 36(CD36)and store-operated calcium entry(SOCE)related proteins ORAIl,ORAI2,ORAI3,STIM1,STIM2 were detected by Western blot.IL-17 cells were detected by flow cytometry.CD4+T cells were isolated from the spleen of 1-day-old calves and cultured in vitro.Cells were treated and divided into control(Ctrl)group,si-lenced CD36(siCD36)group,stearic acid(SA)group,and SA+siCD36 group.Cells in the Ctrl and SA groups were transfected with 75 pmol/L negative control siRNA for 48 h,and then stimulated with 200 μmol/L SA for 24 h;Cells in the siCD36 group and SA+siCD36 group were transfected with 75 pmol/L CD36 siRNA for 48 h,and then stimulated with 200 μmol/L SA for 24 h in the SA+siCD36 group.The protein expression of FASN,CD36,ACC1,ORAI1,ORAI2,ORAI3,STIM1 and STIM2 was detected by Western blot,and IL-17 cells were detected by flow cytometry.The results showed that the expression of IL-17 in peripheral blood CD4+T cells of ketosis dairy cows was significantly increased compared to that of healthy cows(P<0.01).Additionally,the protein level of FASN,CD36,STIM1(P<0.05),and ACC1,ORAI2,ORAI3,STIM2(P<0.01)were up-regulated.Compared with the Ctrl group,the protein expression levels of CD36,ACC1 and ORAI3(P<0.05)were up-regulated in the SA group,as well as the protein expression of FASN and STIM1(P<0.01).Additionally,the expression of IL-17 was significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with the SA group,there was a decrease in the protein expression of STIM1,ORAI1(P<0.05)and CD36,ACC1,FASN,ORAI2(P<0.01)in the siCD36+SA group,as well as IL-17(P<0.05).These results suggest that SA can promote the expression of IL-17 in CD4+T cells in ketosis cows by regulating fatty acid synthesis and activating SOCE channels through CD36.
5.The diagnostic value of CT imaging evaluation for lymph node metastasis in gallbladder cancer and its correlation with prognosis
Sen YANG ; Shuai YAN ; Feilong TAN ; Yihan WANG ; Bingbing LIU ; Xueliang YUE ; Hongshan LIU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;40(4):290-294
Objective:To assess the accuracy of preoperative enhanced CT in evaluating the degree of lymph node metastasis in gallbladder cancer.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the enhanced CT imaging data of 124 gallbladder cancer patients who underwent surgical treatment at Henan Provincial People's Hospital from Jan 2017 to Dec 2018. Imaging staging was used to classify lymph node metastasis. Pathological and imaging data of 70 patients with confirmed postoperative lymph node pathology were compared to evaluate the accuracy of imaging methods in detecting lymph node involvement.Results:Lymph node metastasis in the 124 surgical patients was categorized into three groups using imaging evaluation methods. The overall accuracy of determining lymph node positivity and negativity was 63%, with a sensitivity of 64% and specificity of 62%. The accuracy of detecting lymph node metastasis in gallbladder cancer was higher when lymph node fusion and internal necrosis were observed. The overall survival rate differed significantly among gallbladder cancer patients at different lymph node imaging stages ( P<0.05). Conclusion:CT imaging evaluation has diagnostic value for lymph node metastasis in gallbladder cancer and has a certain predictive effect on the prognosis of patients.
6.Risk factors for postoperative premature epiphyseal closure in pediatric patients with distal tibial epiphyseal fractures and their predictive efficacy
Xiaofei XIE ; Xiaobo JING ; Wei MEI ; Yi SHEN ; Fuli CHENG ; Chenhui YANG ; Yi XIE ; Zilong SHEN ; Tenglong HU ; Bingbing ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(7):669-674
Objective:To investigate the risk factors and their predictive efficacy for postoperative premature epiphyseal closure in pediatric patients with distal tibial epiphyseal fractures.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 216 pediatric patients with distal tibial epiphyseal fractures admitted to Zhengzhou Orthopedics Hospital from January 2018 to December 2023, including 136 males and 80 females, aged 2-16 years [11.8(9.8, 13.3)years]. Among them, 112 patients were affected on the left side and 104 on the right. According to the Salter-Harris fracture classification, the fracture was classified as type I in 14 patients, type II in 97, type III in 38, type IV in 64 and type VI in 3. According to the presence of premature epiphyseal closure after surgery, the patients were divided into premature epiphyseal closure group ( n=38) and normal epiphyseal group ( n=178). Age, gender, body mass index (BMI), injury mechanism, side of injury, Salter-Harris classification of fracture, initial displacement distance of the fracture end, medial malleolar involvement by the fracture line surgical fixation method, operation duration, reduction method, and reduction quality were recorded in the two groups. Univariate analysis and binary Logistic regression analysis were used to evaluate and determine the independent risk factors for postoperative premature physeal closure in pediatric patients with distal tibial epiphyseal fracture. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted and area under the curve (AUC) was calculated to evaluate the predictive efficacy of each risk factor for the occurrence of premature physeal closure in pediatric patients with distal tibial epiphyseal fractures. Results:Univariate analysis showed the occurrence of postoperative premature epiphyseal closure of the distal tibia was associated with age, Salter-Harris fracture classification, medial malleolar involvement by the fracture line, surgical fixation method, reduction method, and reduction quality ( P<0.05), while it was not correlated with gender, BMI, injury mechanism, side of injury, initial displacement distance of the fracture end, and operation duration ( P>0.05). Multivariate binary Logistic regression analysis showed that medial malleolar involvement by the fracture line ( OR=0.18, 95% CI 0.04, 0.76, P<0.05) and reduction quality ( OR=43.18,95% CI 10.71, 174.05, P<0.01) were significantly correlated with the occurrence of postoperative premature epiphyseal closure of the distal tibia. The results of ROC curve analysis showed that medial malleolar involvement by the fracture line had limited predictive efficiency (AUC=0.53, 95% CI 0.43, 0.63), reduction quality had moderate predictive efficacy (AUC=0.81, 95% CI 0.72, 0.91), while their combination demonstrated even higher predictive efficacy (AUC=0.83, 95% CI 0.74, 0.91). Conclusions:Medial malleolar involvement by the fracture line and reduction quality are independent risk factors for postoperative premature epiphyseal closure in pediatric patients with distal tibial epiphyseal fractures. Reduction quality demonstrates good predictive efficacy, while medial malleolar involvement by the fracture line shows limited predictive value. The combination of both factors achieves even better predictive performance.
7.Drug resistance and genomic characteristics of clinically isolated hypermu-coviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae
Bingbing LI ; Dawei CHEN ; Liang LIU ; Min SUN ; Shuangshu LI ; Jie LI ; Pengfei YANG ; Yadong XING
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(1):113-120
Objective To analyze the drug resistance and genomic characteristics of clinically isolated hypermuco-viscous Klebsiella pneumoniae(hmKp).Methods Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from clinical specimens from the sentinel hospitals of National Pathogen Identification Network in Huai'an City from 2019 to 2023 were collected,strains were identified by VITEK 2 Compact,mucus phenotype was determined by string test,resistance of hmKp was determined by microbroth dilution method.Molecular typing was conducted by whole-genome sequencing tech-nology,annotation of virulence and resistance genes carried by strains was performed.Results A total of 60 strains of hmKp were collected,mainly isolated from sputum specimens(33.33%)and blood specimens(28.33%).The average genome size of 60 strains was 5.6 Mb,with an average GC content of 57.09%.Multilocus sequence typing(MLST)showed that there were 28 ST types,with the dominant ST types being ST1 1(11.67%),ST15(11.67%),and ST412(10.00%).Core genome MLST(cgMLST)analysis revealed that some strains were highly homologous,and no outbreak strains were found.Multidrug-resistant strains accounted for 60.00%,while imipe-nem-resistant strains accounted for 28.33%.64 types of resistance genes were carried,84.38%of which were loca-ted on mobile element.The carriage rates of fosfomycin-related resistance genes and extended-spectrum β-lactam an-tibiotic-related resistance genes were relatively high in the strains,at 100%and 98.33%,respectively.Among car-bapenem-resistance gene blaKPC-2,21.67%was carried by ST11,ST1,and ST15 strains,among bla NDM-5 gene,3.33%was carried by ST76 strain.A total of 101 virulence genes were carried,most were Colibactin and type Ⅵsecretion system-related virulence genes.All strains carried capsule synthesis regulation-related genes(rcsA,rcsB),efflux pump-related genes(acrA,acrB),and enterobacterin-related genes(entABCEF,fepABCDFG,fes).Conclusion Clinically isolated hmKp in Huai'an exhibits multidrug resistance,with dominant ST types ST11,ST15,and ST412,carrying multiple horizontally transferable resistance and virulence genes,prevention and control measures should be strengthened.
8.Analysis of the Construction and Path of China's Hospital Digital Transformation Model Based on the Multiple Case Study
Mengke YANG ; Sisi CHEN ; Jie XIN ; Yong GAO ; Hui XIAO ; Bingbing TUO ; Zhuxin YAO ; Zhiguo ZHANG ; Lining SHEN
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(5):39-44,53
Objective To investigate the drivers,stakeholders,core tasks,and differentiated development models of digital transformation in Chinese hospitals,develop a hospital digital transformation model,and propose advancement pathways.Methods Leveraging ROCCIPI theory,socio-technical systems theory,and social network theory,a multiple case study approach was employed to analyze four representative Chinese hospitals,examining the driving factors,social network relationship,and core tasks of digital transformation.Results Hospital digital transformation is a complex process driven by regulations,opportunities,and capabilities,requiring efficient collaboration among stakeholders focused on patient services,clinical operations,hospital management,and security.It identified three development models-ecology-oriented,regional integration,and grassroots enhancement—based on the distinct characteristics of the hospitals.A theoretical model for digital transformation in four Chinese hospitals was developed,along with proposed pathways and strategies.Conclusion It presents a digital transformation model and advancement pathways for hospitals through multiple case analyses,addressing the limited perspectives of existing research and providing a reference for practice.
9.Efficiency of Rituximab for the treatment of the initial episode of steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children
Tingting YUAN ; Bingbing ZHU ; Yan LI ; Qianqian PENG ; Huandan YANG ; Na CHEN ; Zhaowen ZHONG ; Ruifeng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2025;40(2):125-129
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Rituximab (RTX) combined with short-term use of glucocorticoids in the treatment of the initial episode of steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS).Methods:A retrospective case summary.A total of 30 children with SSNS treated in the Department of Intrarenal Rheumatism and Immunology, Xuzhou Children′s Hospital from December 2021 to March 2023, were enrolled in this study.They were given a standard dose of RTX (375 mg/m 2) and glucocorticoids for a short term.The patients were followed up for 1 year, and the general condition, changes in CD19 + B lymphocytes expression after RTX treatment, the relapse rate, the median relapse-free survival and adverse reactions of RTX were recorded.Kaplan-Meier method was used to analyze the relapse-free survival time. Results:CD19 + B lymphocytes were depleted 2 weeks after RTX treatment, and the median time required for CD19 + B lymphocytes reconstitution was 5 months after RTX treatment.The 1-year relapse-free rate was 90.00%, and the median relapse-free survival was 11 months.The glucocorticoid discontinuation rate was 93.33% in 3 months after RTX treatment, and 100% in 6 and 12 months after RTX treatment.Adverse reactions included infusion reactions in 7 cases (23.33%), neutropenia/leukopenia in 5 cases (16.67%), hypoimmunoglobulinemia in 10 cases (33.33%), infections in 4 cases.One case was complicated with severe influenza A virus infection after CD19 + B lymphocytes reconstruction. Conclusions:A standard dose of RTX can significantly reduce the relapse frequency, maintain long-term remission of proteinuria, and reduce the dose of glucocorticoids in patients at the initial episode of SSNS.Thus, it is worthy of clinical promotion.
10.Treatment of femoral head chondroblastoma in children and adolescents by curettage and bone grafting via the fovea of femoral head through the surgical hip dislocation approach
Yi XIE ; Xiaobo JING ; Fuli CHENG ; Zilong SHEN ; Chenhui YANG ; Yi SHEN ; Xiaofei XIE ; Bingbing ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2025;40(12):946-949
Objective:To investigate the clinical effectiveness of tumor lesion curettage and allogeneic bone grafting via the fovea of femoral head through the surgical hip dislocation approach in children and adolescents with femoral head chondroblastoma (FHCB).Methods:Case series study.The clinical data of 7 FHCB patients [3 males and 4 females with a mean age of 13.7 years (11-19 years)] treated at the Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Zhengzhou Orthopedic Hospital from January 2016 to March 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.All patients underwent lesion curettage and allogeneic bone grafting via the fovea of femoral head through the surgical hip dislocation approach.The healing, local recurrence and complications were assessed via clinical and radiological tests.Functional outcomes were evaluated using the Musculoskeletal Tumour Society (MSTS) scoring system.A paired t-test was used to compare the MSTS scores before the operation and at the final follow-up. Results:All patients were followed up for 30 months on average (18-48 months).The average healing time for bone grafting was 4.9 (3-8) months.Local recurrence and serious postoperative complications such as avascular necrosis of femoral head, secondary osteoarthritis, ectopic ossification and nonunion of greater trochanter osteotomy end were not observed in all patients up to the last follow-up.The average MSTS score at the last follow-up was (29.14±0.45) points.Conclusions:Curettage and bone grafting via the fovea of femoral head through the surgical hip dislocation approach is effective and safe in the treatment of FHCB in children and adolescents.This method can maintain the integrity of the articular surface and growth plate, and also preserve the blood supply of the femoral head and the normal function of the hip joint, with satisfactory short-term effects.

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