1.Exploration of the role of PIVAS pharmacists in optimization of parenteral nutrition prescription systems and medication safety monitoring
Xingru DOU ; Di YU ; Ying CHEN ; Xiujuan PAN ; Yi SUN ; Jianguo ZHU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(11):1394-1398
OBJECTIVE To provide references for ensuring the safety of prescription preparation, dispensing, and use of parenteral nutrition solution, as well as for expanding the scope of pharmaceutical services provided by pharmacists in the Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Services (PIVAS). METHODS Under the guidance of PIVAS pharmacists, the rules for reviewing medical orders of parenteral nutrition in the PIVAS system and the information displayed on the infusion labels of finished parenteral nutrition solutions were refined. The process management of dispensing parenteral nutrition solution was strengthened, and detailed quality control and inspection rules were formulated. Additionally, Clinical Safety Monitoring Form for Finished Parenteral Nutrition Infusions was designed to conduct clinical monitoring and inspections for abnormalities in the finished infusions, infusion operations, and complications that may arise during the use of finished parenteral nutrition infusions. The implementation effects of the aforementioned optimization/inspection measures were evaluated by comparing data on the efficiency of medical order review for parenteral nutrition, the rate of irrational medical orders, the compliance rate of vascular access selection and infusion rate standardization, the rate of dispensing error, as well as the abnormalities occurring during clinical use, before and after the optimization/inspection initiatives were put into place. RESULTS The optimized prescription review system achieved automatic review of medical orders for parenteral nutrition, enhancing the efficiency of order review. The average time taken to review one parenteral nutrition medical order was reduced from approximately 1 minute to 10 seconds. The irrational rate of parenteral nutrition orders decreased by 31.87%. The dispensing error rate of parenteral nutrition decreased by 56.55%. The standard rate of vascular access selection and standard rate of infusion speed were increased by 13.29% and 3.54%, respectively. The PIVAS pharmacists identified and intervened in 5 abnormal cases out of 298 cases examined for use of parenteral nutrition solutions. CONCLUSIONS By optimizing the prescription review system, improving labeling information, and strengthening quality control inspections during both preparation and administration processes, PIVAS pharmacists have enhanced the safety of compounded parenteral nutrition solutions. This initiative has expanded the scope and depth of pharmaceutical care provided by dispensing pharmacists.
2."Weibing" in traditional Chinese medicine-biological basis and mathematical representation of disease-susceptible state.
Wanyang SUN ; Rong WANG ; Shuhua OUYANG ; Wanli LIANG ; Junwei DUAN ; Wenyong GONG ; Lianting HU ; Xiujuan CHEN ; Yifang LI ; Hiroshi KURIHARA ; Xinsheng YAO ; Hao GAO ; Rongrong HE
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(5):2363-2371
"Weibing" is a fundamental concept in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), representing a transitional state characterized by diminished self-regulatory abilities without overt physiological or social dysfunction. This perspective delves into the biological foundations and quantifiable markers of Weibing, aiming to establish a research framework for early disease intervention. Here, we propose the "Health Quadrant Classification" system, which divides the state of human body into health, sub-health, disease-susceptible state, and disease. We suggest the disease-susceptible stage emerges as a pivotal point for TCM interventions. To understand the intrinsic dynamics of this state, we propose laboratory and clinical studies utilizing time-series experiments and stress-induced disease susceptibility models. At the molecular level, bio-omics technologies and bioinformatics approaches are highlighted for uncovering intricate changes during disease progression. Furthermore, we discuss the application of mathematical models and artificial intelligence in developing early warning systems to anticipate and avert the transition from health to disease. This approach resonates with TCM's preventive philosophy, emphasizing proactive health maintenance and disease prevention. Ultimately, our perspective underscores the significance of integrating modern scientific methodologies with TCM principles to propel Weibing research and early intervention strategies forward.
3.DHGT-DTI: Advancing drug-target interaction prediction through a dual-view heterogeneous network with GraphSAGE and Graph Transformer.
Mengdi WANG ; Xiujuan LEI ; Ling GUO ; Ming CHEN ; Yi PAN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(10):101336-101336
Computational approaches for predicting drug-target interactions (DTIs) are pivotal in advancing drug discovery. Current methodologies leveraging heterogeneous networks often fall short in fully integrating both local and global network information. To comprehensively consider network information, we propose DHGT-DTI, a novel deep learning-based approach for DTI prediction. Specifically, we capture the local and global structural information of the network from both neighborhood and meta-path perspectives. In the neighborhood perspective, we employ a heterogeneous graph neural network (HGNN), which extends Graph Sample and Aggregate (GraphSAGE) to handle diverse node and edge types, effectively learning local network structures. In the meta-path perspective, we introduce a Graph Transformer with residual connections to model higher-order relationships defined by meta-paths, such as "drug-disease-drug", and use an attention mechanism to fuse information across multiple meta-paths. The learned features from these dual perspectives are synergistically integrated for DTI prediction via a matrix decomposition method. Furthermore, DHGT-DTI reconstructs not only the DTI network but also auxiliary networks to bolster prediction accuracy. Comprehensive experiments on two benchmark datasets validate the superiority of DHGT-DTI over existing baseline methods. Additionally, case studies on six drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease not only validate the practical utility of DHGT-DTI but also highlight its broader potential in accelerating drug discovery for other diseases.
4.Establishment and verification of reference intervals for blood cell ratios in apparently healthy people
Jingzhu NAN ; Xu ZHANG ; Hui YUAN ; Xuemei WEI ; Shuai ZHANG ; Chen WANG ; Xiujuan LI ; Honghao LU ; Xiaoran SHEN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(19):2396-2402,2407
Objective To establish the reference intervals of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio(NLR),mono-cyte to lymphocyte ratio(MLR)and platelet to lymphocyte ratio(PLR)in different genders and age groups in northern Chinese adults.Methods The data were analyzed according to the Clinical and Laboratory Stand-ards Institute C28-A3.Outliers were checked and judged according to the Dixon method.Subgroups were di-vided according to gender or age factors,and reference intervals were established for different subgroups.Ref-erence intervals were expressed as two-sided 95%percentiles.Results The reference intervals of NLR,MLR and PLR were 0.90-3.82,0.09-0.33 and 71.20-246.87,respectively.The results showed that NLR and PLR in men were lower than those in women(P<0.001),while MLR in men was significantly higher than that in women(P<0.001).Linear trend plots showed that NLR,MLR and PLR changed significantly in dif-ferent genders and age groups.In men,NLR and MLR increased with age,while PLR gradually increased and reached the peak before 50 years old,and gradually decreased after 50 years old.In women,NLR and MLR showed the lowest values at 50-<60 years old,while PLR reached the peak at about 50 years old.The refer-ence intervals established by the model set were verified,and the percentages beyond the reference intervals were less than 10%in different genders and age groups.Conclusion The reference intervals of NLR,MLR and PLR in different genders and age groups of healthy adults in northern China are established in the study.
5.The impact of non-HDL-C level on major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events and all-cause mortality after revascularization
Xuewen WANG ; Shihe LIU ; Xu HAN ; Qian LIU ; Shuohua CHEN ; Xiujuan ZHAO ; Lu LI ; Shouling WU ; Yuntao WU
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2024;52(6):667-675
Objective:To investigate the impact of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) level on major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) and all-cause mortality in the Kailuan Study cohort undergoing revascularization.Methods:This is a prospective cohort study, with participants from the Kailuan Study cohort who participated in physical examinations from 2006 to 2020 and received revascularization therapy for the first time. According to the level of non-HDL-C, the study subjects were divided into 3 groups:<2.6 mmol/L group, 2.6-<3.4 mmol/L group, and≥3.4 mmol/L group. Annual follow-up was performed, and the endpoint events were MACCE and all-cause mortality. Cox proportional regression model was implemented to estimate the impact on MACCE and all-cause mortality associated with the different non-HDL-C groups. The partial distributed risk model was used to analyze the impact of different non-HDL-C levels on MACCE event subtypes, and death was regarded as a competitive event. The restricted cubic spline regression model was used to explore the dose-response relationship between non-HDL-C level and all-cause mortality, MACCE and its subtypes.Results:A total of 2 252 subjects were enrolled in the study, including 2 019 males (89.65%), aged (62.8±8.3) years, the follow-up time was 5.72 (3.18, 8.46) years. There were 384 cases(17.05%) of MACCE and 157 cases(6.97%) of all-cause mortality. Compared with patients with non-HDL-C≥3.4 mmol/L, patients with non-HDL-C<2.6 mmol/L were associated with a 38% reduced risk of MACCE after revascularization [ HR=0.62(95% CI: 0.48-0.80)]. Every 1 mmol/L decrease in non-HDL-C was associated with a 20% reduction in the risk of MACCE [ HR=0.80(95% CI: 0.73-0.88)]. The results of restricted cubic spline also showed that non-HDL-C levels after revascularization therapy were positively correlated with MACCE events (overall association P<0.001, non-linear association P=0.808). For all-cause mortality, compared to the non-HDL-C≥3.4 mmol/L group, the HR for all-cause mortality after revascularization in non-HDL-C<2.6 mmol/L group was 0.67(95% CI: 0.46-1.01). Every 1 mmol/L decrease in non-HDL-C was associated with a 15% reduction in the risk of all-cause mortality [ HR=0.85(95% CI: 0.73-0.99)]. The restricted cubic spline results showed a linear association between non-HDL-C levels after revascularization therapy and the risk of all-cause mortality (overall association P=0.039, non-linear association P=0.174). Conclusion:The decrease in non-HDL-C levels after revascularization were significantly associated with a reduced risk of MACCE and all-cause mortality.
6.Clinical efficacy of LISA technology in the treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome and its influence on blood gas analysis
Xiujuan CAO ; Lingjing YING ; Meixian CHEN ; Jianbang HE
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(12):49-52
Objective To investigate the treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome by less invasive surfactant administration(LISA)clinical efficacy,complications and influence on blood gas analysis.Methods A total of 100 cases of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome requiring pulmonary surfactant(PS)tracheal injection therapy and admitted to the Jinhua Central Hospital between December 1st 2019 and August 1st 2022 were randomly assigned into treatment group(50 cases)and control group(50 cases).The treatment group of children received PS treatment using LISA technology,while the control group of children received PS treatment using tracheal intubation tracheal instillation PS extubation followed by intubation-surfactant-extubation technology.The clinical treatment effect,blood gas analysis,non-invasive ventilation time,length of hospitalization,and incidence of complications were compared between the two groups.Results The total effective rate of treatment in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group;After 1 hour of PS treatment,the oxygen partial pressure and blood oxygen saturation of the treatment group were higher than those of the control group,while the carbon dioxide partial pressure was lower than that of the control group.The non-invasive assisted ventilation time of the treatment group was shorter than that of the control group.The incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia was lower than that of the control group.Their difference were statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion The use of LISA technology for PS treatment of NRDS can improve blood gas indicators,shorten non-invasive ventilation time,improve diagnostic and therapeutic effects,reduce the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia,and do not increase the incidence of complications such as tracheal mucosal injury and pulmonary hemorrhage in children.
7.Study on influencing factors of neurobehavioral development in young children suspected of developmental delays
Xiaoman LI ; Lijuan HUANG ; Xiao WANG ; Zumin LIU ; Runmin GUO ; Xueyan NONG ; Xiujuan HUANG ; Jinyuan ZHU ; Yanting CHEN ; Jinlin DU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(7):1244-1250
Objective To investigate the neurobehavioral development of young children aged 24 to 60 months in Shunde and explore the factors influencing the development of young children and provide reference for the interven-tion of neurobehavioral development delays in young children.Methods A retrospective cohort study was used to enroll the young children who were initially screened by the Pediatric Neuropsychological Developmental Scale(Pe-diatric Heart Scale)with a score of ≤85 was included in the study.With a score of ≤85,the young children might be at risk of developmental delays,and needed to be further diagnosed by the GESELL Developmental Diagnostic Scale,the basic information of the young children and their mothers at the time of birth were investigated,as well as basic information about the young children at the time of completing the GESELL Developmental Diagnostic Scale was collected.Results A total of 271 young children were included,196 males and 75 females.Young children had the lowest developmental quotient(DQ)in the language domain among the five domains(P<0.001).Multiple lin-ear regression models showed:compared with girls,the language domain DQ of boys decreased by 5.321 points(P=0.049,95%CI:-10.620--0.021),and the personal-social domain DQ decreased by 4.474 points(P=0.023,95%CI:-8.316--0.631).Compared with young children via natural vaginal delivery(NVD),the gross motor domain DQ of young children via caesarean section(CS)decreased by 4.890 points(P=0.008,95%CI:-8.499--1.281),the fine motor domain DQ decreased by 3.373 points(P=0.037,95%CI:-6.532--0.213),the language domain DQ decreased by 7.621 points(P=0.004,95%CI:-12.826--2.416),per-sonal-social domain DQ decreased by 6.232 points(P=0.001,95%CI:-10.006--2.457).The results of bi-nary logistic regression models showed,compared with young children via NVD,the risk of gross motor domain retar-dation in young children increased(OR=1.763,95%CI:1.003-3.100),the risk of fine motor domain retardation increased(OR=2.217,95%CI:1.235-3.980),the risk of language domain retardation increased(OR=3.306,95%CI:1.080-10.124).Conclusion Young children with suspected neurobehavioral delays were more likely to have delayed development in language domain than in other domains,boys had lower DQ in language domain and personal-social domain than girls,and the development of young children via CS was slower than that via NVD.Fo-cus should be on the language development of young children especially on the language and personal-social devel-opment of boys.Carefully chose delivery way.Focus should be placed on assessment of young children's comprehen-sive neurobehavioral development in early time.
8.Efficacy and safety of CM310 in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2b trial
Yan ZHAO ; Jianzhong ZHANG ; Bin YANG ; Jingyi LI ; Yangfeng DING ; Liming WU ; Litao ZHANG ; Jinyan WANG ; Xiaohong ZHU ; Furen ZHANG ; Xiaohua TAO ; Yumei LI ; Chunlei ZHANG ; Linfeng LI ; Jianyun LU ; Qingchun DIAO ; Qianjin LU ; Xiaoyong MAN ; Fuqiu LI ; Xiujuan XIA ; Hao CHENG ; Yingmin JIA ; Guoqing ZHAO ; Jinchun YAN ; Bo CHEN
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(2):200-208
Background::Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects approximately 10% of adults worldwide. CM310 is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-4 receptor alpha that blocks interleukin-4 and interleukin-13 signaling. This trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CM310 in Chinese adults with moderate-to-severe AD.Methods::This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2b trial was conducted in 21 medical institutions in China from February to November 2021. Totally 120 eligible patients were enrolled and randomized (1:1:1) to receive subcutaneous injections of 300 mg CM310, 150 mg CM310, or placebo every 2 weeks for 16 weeks, followed by an 8-week follow-up period. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients achieving ≥75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI-75) score from baseline at week 16. Safety and pharmacodynamics were also studied.Results::At week 16, the proportion of EASI-75 responders from baseline was significantly higher in the CM310 groups (70% [28/40] for high-dose and 65% [26/40] for low-dose) than that in the placebo group (20%[8/40]). The differences in EASI-75 response rate were 50% (high vs. placebo, 95% CI 31%–69%) and 45% (low vs. placebo, 95% CI 26%–64%), with both P values <0.0001. CM310 at both doses also significantly improved the EASI score, Investigator’s Global Assessment score, daily peak pruritus Numerical Rating Scale, AD-affected body surface area, and Dermatology Life Quality Index compared with placebo. CM310 treatment reduced levels of thymus and activation-regulated chemokine, total immunoglobulin E, lactate dehydrogenase, and blood eosinophils. The incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) was similar among all three groups, with the most common TEAEs reported being upper respiratory tract infection, atopic dermatitis, hyperlipidemia, and hyperuricemia. No severe adverse events were deemed to be attributed to CM310. Conclusion::CM310 at 150 mg and 300 mg every 2 weeks demonstrated significant efficacy and was well-tolerated in adults with moderate-to-severe AD.Trial Registration::ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04805411.
9.Efficacy Analysis of Hetrombopag Combined with Prednison in the Treatment of Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia
Fei LIU ; Xiujuan HUANG ; Xiaofang WEI ; Youfan FENG ; Yuan FU ; Qiaolin CHEN ; Yang CHEN ; Qike ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(4):533-538
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the efficacy and safety of hetrombopag combined with low-dose prednison in the treatment of patients with refractory/recurrent primary immune thrombocytopenia(ITP).
METHODS
A total of 40 patients with ITP who failed to respond to previous treatment or relapsed in the Department of Hematology of Gansu Provincial People’s Hospital From July 2021 to August 2022 were selected. Used randomized controlled trial research methods, according to the treatment plan, they were divided into observation group and control group, with 20 cases in each group. The control group was treated with low-dose prednison alone. The observation group was combined with hetrombopag treatment on this basis. The efficacy and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.
RESULTS
Treatment 6 weeks, patients who's proportion of platelet counts(PLT) reached≥50×109·L−1 and ≥30×109·L−1 in observation group were higher than control group with statistically significant differences in both groups[90%(18/20) vs 50%(10/20), P=0.006; 90%(18/20) vs 65%(13/20), P=0.130]; The study also indicated a statistically significant difference in favour of observation group compared with control group in the odds of achieving the outcome of a PLT≥50×109·L−1at least once during 6-week treatment[90%(18/20) vs 55%(11/20), P=0.147], was more than placebo-treated one. The median time of PLT ≥ 50×109·L−1 for the first time within 6 weeks of treatment in the observation group was 3 weeks, which was the same as that in the control group. After 6 weeks of treatment, the median platelet count in the observation group was higher than that in the control group[97.50(58.25−166.75)×109·L−1 vs 45.50(13.25−82.50)×109·L−1 , P<0.05]. The median PLT count in the observation group was higher than that in the control group at week 1−6 after treatment, and the curative effect was significant. The two groups of patients tolerated the regimen well, and the degree of adverse reactions was mild, which improved quickly after symptomatic treatment.
CONCLUSION
Hetrombopag combined with low-dose prednison has a high effective rate in the treatment of refractory/recurrent ITP, which is better than that of single use, and the adverse reactions are tolerable, so it can be widely used in clinical practice.
10.PDZD8 Augments Endoplasmic Reticulum-Mitochondria Contact and Regulates Ca2+ Dynamics and Cypd Expression to Induce Pancreatic β-Cell Death during Diabetes
Yongxin LIU ; Yongqing WEI ; Xiaolong JIN ; Hongyu CAI ; Qianqian CHEN ; Xiujuan ZHANG
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2024;48(6):1058-1072
Background:
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease that poses serious threats to human physical and mental health worldwide. The PDZ domain-containing 8 (PDZD8) protein mediates mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane (MAM) formation in mammals. We explored the role of PDZD8 in DM and investigated its potential mechanism of action.
Methods:
High-fat diet (HFD)- and streptozotocin-induced mouse DM and palmitic acid (PA)-induced insulin 1 (INS-1) cell models were constructed. PDZD8 expression was detected using immunohistochemistry, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and Western blotting. MAM formation, interactions between voltage-dependent anion-selective channel 1 (VDAC1) and inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor type 1 (IP3R1), pancreatic β-cell apoptosis and proliferation were detected using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), proximity ligation assay (PLA), terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay, immunofluorescence staining, and Western blotting. The mitochondrial membrane potential, cell apoptosis, cytotoxicity, and subcellular Ca2+ localization in INS-1 cells were detected using a JC-1 probe, flow cytometry, and an lactate dehydrogenase kit.
Results:
PDZD8 expression was up-regulated in the islets of HFD mice and PA-treated pancreatic β-cells. PDZD8 knockdown markedly shortened MAM perimeter, suppressed the expression of MAM-related proteins IP3R1, glucose-regulated protein 75 (GRP75), and VDAC1, inhibited the interaction between VDAC1 and IP3R1, alleviated mitochondrial dysfunction and ER stress, reduced the expression of ER stress-related proteins, and decreased apoptosis while increased proliferation of pancreatic β-cells. Additionally, PDZD8 knockdown alleviated Ca2+ flow into the mitochondria and decreased cyclophilin D (Cypd) expression. Cypd overexpression alleviated the promoting effect of PDZD8 knockdown on the apoptosis of β-cells.
Conclusion
PDZD8 knockdown inhibited pancreatic β-cell death in DM by alleviated ER-mitochondria contact and the flow of Ca2+ into the mitochondria.


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