1.The mechanism and clinical application value of interleukin-10 family in anti-hepatic fibrosis
Qi LUO ; Biyu ZENG ; Rong ZHANG ; Liangjiang HUANG ; Lei FU ; Chun YAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(4):748-754
The interleukin-10 (IL-10) family is expressed in various types of cells and has a wide range of biological functions, and it plays an important role in the development and progression of hepatic fibrosis. Hepatic fibrosis is a chronic liver disease characterized by abnormal repair of hepatic tissues after injury, activation of hepatic stellate cells, and excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix. The IL-10 family members include IL-10, IL-19, IL-20, IL-22, IL-24, IL-26, IL-28, IL-29, and IL-35, with similarities in structure and function, and changes in their expression levels are closely associated with the progression of hepatic fibrosis. Moderate upregulation of the expression of IL-10 family members can help maintain the quiescent state of hepatic stellate cells, promote the transformation of macrophages to anti-inflammatory phenotype, and regulate the activity of natural killer cells, thereby inhibiting inflammatory response, regulating cell apoptosis and autophagy, and finally reversing the progression of hepatic fibrosis. This article discusses the mechanism of action of IL-10 family members and their application in traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine therapies, in order to provide new thoughts for the treatment of hepatic fibrosis.
2.Working practices in eliminating the public health crisis caused by viral hepatitis in Hainan Province of China
Weihua LI ; Changfu XIONG ; Taifan CHEN ; Bin HE ; Dapeng YIN ; Xuexia ZENG ; Feng LIN ; Biyu CHEN ; Xiaomei ZENG ; Biao WU ; Juan JIANG ; Lu ZHONG ; Yuhui ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(2):228-233
In 2022, Hainan provincial government launched the project for the prevention and control of viral hepatitis with the goals of a hepatitis B screening rate of 90%, a diagnostic rate of 90%, and a treatment rate of 80% among people aged 18 years and above by the year 2025, and the main intervention measures include population-based prevention, case screening, antiviral therapy, and health management. As of December 31, 2024, a total of 6.875 million individuals in the general population had been screened for hepatitis B, with a screening rate of 95.6%. A total of 184 710 individuals with positive HBsAg were identified, among whom 156 772 were diagnosed through serological reexamination, resulting in a diagnostic rate of 84.9%. A total of 50 742 patients with chronic hepatitis B were identified, among whom 42 921 had hepatitis B-specific health records established for health management, with a file establishment rate of 84.6%. A total of 31 553 individuals received antiviral therapy, with a treatment rate of 62.2%. A total of 2.503 million individuals at a high risk of hepatitis C were screened, among whom 4 870 tested positive for HCV antibody and 3 858 underwent HCV RNA testing, resulting in a diagnostic rate of 79.2%, and 1 824 individuals with positive HCV RNA were identified, among whom 1 194 received antiviral therapy, with a treatment rate of 65.5%. In addition, 159 301 individuals with negative HBsAg and anti-HBs and an age of 20 — 40 years were inoculated with hepatitis B vaccine free of charge. Through the implementation of the project for the prevention and control of viral hepatitis, a large number of hepatitis patients have been identified, treated, and managed in the province within a short period of time, which significantly accelerates the efforts to eliminate the crisis of viral hepatitis.
3.Mechanism of action of immune molecules and related immune cells in liver failure
Qi LUO ; Biyu ZENG ; Rong ZHANG ; Guojuan MA ; Lei QING ; Liangjiang HUANG ; Lei FU ; Chun YAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(6):1213-1219
Liver failure (LF) is a severe clinical syndrome characterized by severe impairment or decompensation of liver function. At present, the key role of immune molecules in the pathogenesis of LF has been well established. These molecules not only directly participate in the pathological process of LF, but also influence the course of LF by modulating the behavior of immune cells. In addition, immune molecules can be used as potential biomarkers for evaluating the prognosis of LF. This article summarizes the role of immune molecules in LF and explores the therapeutic strategies based on these immune molecules, in order to provide new directions for the diagnosis and treatment of LF.
4.Analysis of potential categories and influencing factors of self-efficacy among patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Fen LI ; Yaqin GENG ; Yi ZHANG ; Biyu SHEN ; Bo GAO ; Yaping YI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(19):2362-2368
Objective To explore the potential categories of self-efficacy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis(RA),analyze their influencing factors,and provide references for the development of personalized care measures.Methods Patients with RA who visited the rheumatology and immunology outpatient department of a tertiary hospital in Changzhou from March 2022 to March 2023 were selected.A general information questionnaire,the Chinese version of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale(C-RASE),and Compliance Questionnaire Rheumatology(CQR)were used to investigate RA patients.Latent class analysis was used to classify self-efficacy,and logistic regression analysis was conducted to explore the influencing factors of self-efficacy.Results A total of 219 subjects were included in the survey.The score of C-RASE was(100.68±12.64).The self-efficacy of RA patients was divided into a high efficacy-low support group(105.18±10.18),a moderate efficacy-diverse needs group(93.21±4.16),and a low efficacy-high fatigue group(84.07±13.96).Logistic regression analysis showed that disease duration(OR=1.062,P=0.024),education(OR=5.405,P=0.036;OR=12.347,P=0.021),and erythrocyte sedimentation rate(OR=1.019,P=0.020;OR=1.019,P=0.027)were factors affecting patients'self-efficacy.The treatment compliance scores of the 3 latent class categories(F=10.902,P<0.001)and the rate of good treatment compliance(x2=16.053,P<0.001)were statistically significant.Conclusion RA patients exhibit significant heterogeneity in their self-efficacy levels,and there are variations in treatment adherence among patients in different self-efficacy categories.Nurses should prioritize the attention towards the population groups with moderate efficacy-diverse needs,as well as the groups with low efficacy-high fatigue,implementing cognitive behavioral interventions to assist them in setting clear goals and providing specific plans and guidance to improve their health outcomes.
5.CACNA1C rs58619945 genotype influences the cortical thickness of attention network among patients with Bipolar Ⅰ disorder
Xiaofei ZHANG ; Xiaoyu LIANG ; Xiaofang CHENG ; Jianshan CHEN ; Wenhao DENG ; Yizhi ZHANG ; Liqian CUI ; Xiongchao CHENG ; Xuan LI ; Chanjuan YANG ; Biyu YE ; Liping CAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(9):1045-1052
Objective:To explore the impact of CACNA1C rs58619945 genotype on the cortical thickness of attentional networks in patients with Bipolar 1 disorder type (BD-Ⅰ). Methods:From August 2013 and August 2019, a total of 155 BD-Ⅰ patients were recruited from the outpatient and inpatient Departments of the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, along with 82 healthy controls (HC) from the community and university. Genotype for the CACNA1C rs58619945 locus was determined for all BD-I patients and HC subjects, followed by 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging scans to measure the cortical thickness in the alert, orienting, and executive control subnetworks. General linear models (GLMs) were used to evaluate the impact of CACNA1C rs58619945 on the cortical thickness of attentional networks. Concurrently, attentional dimension functions were assessed using repeatable battery for the assessment of neuropsychological status (RBANS) and Cambridge neuropsychological test automated battery rapid visual information processing (CANTAB RVP) test. This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University(Ethics No. 2023-056). Results:Compared with the HC group, the BD-Ⅰ patients had shown reduced thickness in bilateral prefrontal cortex, bilateral posterior cingulate cortex, and bilateral superior temporal cortex( P<0.05). A significant interaction between the CACNA1C genotype and the cortical thickness(HC vs.BD) of right prefrontal cortex, right posterior parietal cortex and right superior temporal cortex was noted( P<0.05). Partial correlation analysis has demonstrated a significant correlation between CANTAB RVP and RBANS attention indices and cortical thickness in the right prefrontal cortex, right posterior cingulate cortex( P<0.05), and right superior temporal cortex predominantly among carriers of the BD-Ⅰ G allele. Conclusion:The G allele of CACNA1C rs58619945 is associated with cortical thickness of the right prefrontal cortex, right posterior cingulate cortex, and right superior temporal cortex in BD-Ⅰ, which are part of the alerting and orienting network.
6.Research progress on application of eCASH concept in sedation and analgesia nursing of patients with mechanical ventilation in ICU
Jiayi WANG ; Jiwen SUN ; Wenlan ZHANG ; Biyu SHEN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(14):1939-1944
This article reviews the concept and content of eCASH concept as well as its application effect and influencing factors in sedation and analgesia nursing of patients with mechanical ventilation in ICU, so as to provide references for further implementation of the application of eCASH concept in patients with mechanical ventilation in ICU and improving patients' health outcome.
7. Effect of PDCA nursing mode and token reward on treatment compliance and negative emotion in children with hypospadias
Ruijuan WU ; Xiaodan ZHANG ; Yanfang YANG ; Ying LI ; Lucai JIA ; Yanying QU ; Biyu DING ; Xueju GAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(15):1159-1163
Objective:
To explore the effect of PDCA nursing model combined with token reward on the compliance and negative emotions of children with hypospadias.
Methods:
A total of 120 children with hypospadias who were admitted to Children′s hospital affiliated to Zhengzhou University from February 2017 to December 2017 were selected as study subjects. According to the time of admission, they were divided into observation group and control group, with 60 cases in each group. The control group was given routine nursing care, the observation group was given PDCA nursing mode combined with token rewards intervention on the basis of routine care. The self-made children's behavioral compliance assessment table was used to compare the compliance of the two groups of children. Achenbach Child Behavior Check List (CBCL) scores were performed before and after the intervention. The hospitalization time and the incidence of complications were calculated.
Results:
There was no significant difference in CBCL scores between the two groups at admission (
8.1H-NMR-based metabonomics studyon urine of rat with Spleen-Qi deficiency pattern
Liang LUO ; Jiahui CHEN ; Yuanyuan WANG ; Xiaojun ZHANG ; Xiquan YIN ; Biyu LU ; Yuan LI ; Haihui ZHENG ; Zhiyong XIE ; Qiongfeng LIAO
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2017;33(10):1363-1370
Aim To establish the rat model of Spleen-Qi deficiency, analyse the metabolic pathways and investigate the connection between the changed urinary metabolites and Spleen-Qi deficiency, in order to explore the potential mechanisms of Spleen-Qi deficiency.Methods With the binding methods of diarrhea induced by bitter and cold, abnormal of starvation and excessive tiredness, the rat Spleen-Qi deficiency model was established.Then the activity of creatine phosphokinase(CPK) was detected.The endogenous metabolites in the urine were detected by NMR, and the data were analyzed with multivariate and statistical methods.Then the metabolites were selected that could be clearly distinct in the two groups with the fold change value(>1.2) and the P<0.05 of Student′s t-test.Both the pathway analysis and enrichment analysis were performed with Metabo Analyst 3.0.Results Compared with the normal rats, the activity of CPK decreased significantly in model rats(P<0.05).A significant separation appeared in the principal components analysis(PCA) score plot when the control group and the model group were compared, indicating that the Spleen-Qi deficiency model was successfully duplicated.The 33 differential metabolites, which mainly involved in the metabolic pathways, were distinguished from the comparision of Spleen-Qi deficiency model group and control group.The metabolic pathways was related to energy metabolism, amino acid metabolism, nucleotide metabolism and disturbance of gut microbes.Conclusions The main energy metabolic pathways (tricarboxylic acid cycle, glycolysis and liquid oxidation) may be disturbed in Spleen-Qi deficiency rats.The energy supply function is suppressed, which leads to the fatigue and weight loss in rats.
9.Role of NO/cGMP signaling pathway in dexmedetomidine-induced reduction of neuropathic pain in rats
Biyu ZHANG ; Xuejun YAN ; Jun WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2016;36(4):481-483
Objective To investigate the role of nitric oxide/cyclic guanosine monophosphate (NO/ cGMP) signaling pathway in dexmedetomidine-induced reduction of neuropathic pain (NP) in the rats.Methods Forty-two healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 200-250 g,were randomly divided into 7 groups (n =6 each) using a random number table:normal control group (C group);NP group;dexmedetomidine group (D group);dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) group;a non-selective nitric oxide synthase inhibitor N-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) group (L-NAME group);inactive enantiomer D-NAME group (D-NAME group);a soluble guanylyl cyclase inhibitor 1H-[1,2,4] oxidazole[4,3-a] quinoxalin-1-one (ODQ) group (ODQ group).NP was induced by chronic constriction injury to the sciatic nerve in anesthetized rats.On day 7 after chronic constriction injury,dexmedetomidine 1.5 μg/kg was injected intrathecally in group D,and in DMSO,L-NAME,D-NAME and ODQ groups,DMSO l0 μl,L-NAME 100 μg,D-NAME 100 μg and ODQ 10 μg were injected intrathecally,respectively,and 25 min later dexmedetomidine 1.5 μg/kg was injected intrathecally.The thermal paw withdrawal latency was measured immediately after intrathecal administration and at 30,60,90,120,150,180 and 210 min after intrathecal administration,and the area under the curve of thermal paw withdrawal latency was calculated to reflect the thermal pain threshold.Results Compared with group C,the thermal pain threshold was significantly decreased in the other six groups (P<0.05).The thermal pain threshold was significantly higher in D,DMSO,L-NAME,ODQ and D-NAME groups than in group NP (P<0.05).Compared with group D,the thermal pain threshold was significantly decreased in L-NAME and ODQ groups (P<0.05),and no significant change was found in the thermal pain threshold in D-NAME and DMSO groups (P>0.05).Conclusion The mechanism by which dexmedetomidine reduces NP is related to activation of NO/cGMP signaling pathway in the rats.
10.Internal fixation with different bone graftsvia pedicle approach for treatment of thoracic spinal tuberculosis
Nanhai QIU ; Li WANG ; Ming YU ; Ruirui MIAO ; Biyu HUANG ; Wenlong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;(52):8406-8411
BACKGROUND:Lots of bone graft materials such as autologous iliac bone, autologous rib, titanium mesh plus alograft are available in the treatment of bone defects after spinal tuberculosis debridement. OBJECTIVE: To compare the fixation effect of different kinds of bone graft materialsvia pedicle approach fixation for treatment of thoracic spinal tuberculosis. METHODS: Totaly 40 patients with thoracic spinal tuberculosis were enroled, including 18 patients accompanied with paraplegia and 15 patients accompanied with kyphosis deformity. Both of them were subjected to by standard anti-tuberculosis treatment for 2-4 weeks and consequent posterior pedicle screw fixation combined with debridement/bone grafting fusion. They were grouped by the variables of bone graft materials: autologous iliac bone, autologous rib, titanium mesh plus alograft groups. Al patients were folowed up for 24 months. The lesion healing, bone graft fusion, rehabilitation of paraplegia, correction of kyphosis and incidence of adverse reaction were observed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The time of bone graft fusion in the autologous iliac bone group was shorter than that in the autologous rib and titanium mesh plus alograft groups (P < 0.05), and there was no significant difference between autologous rib and titanium mesh plus alograft groups. No adverse phenomenons such as grafts and titanium mesh faling off, fracture and displacement, nonunion and pseudarthrosis, tuberculosis recurrence were found in these three groups. After the symptomatic therapy for 3-6 months, the muscle strength of patients with paraplegia and spinal kyphosis deformity basically recovered, spinal kyphosis deformity was basically corrected. These results demonstrate that the treatment effect of autologous iliac bone is the best; however, the treatment effect of autologous rib is as good as the titanium mesh plus allograft.

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