1.Clinical Observation of Modified Zhigancao Tang in Treating Patients with Liver and Kidney Deficiency of Parkinson's Disease and Its Effect on Neuronal Signal-related Proteins
Yifo WEI ; Furong LYU ; Jia YAO ; Guonian LI ; Xianyi LUO ; Meng LUO ; Zhengzheng WEN ; Qiuqi LI ; Yihan LIU ; Linlin YANG ; Rui ZUO ; Wenxin DANG ; Fang MI ; Xiaoyan WANG ; Zhigang CHEN ; Fan LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(4):166-173
ObjectiveMicrotube associated protein-2 (MAP-2), alpha-tubulin (α-tubulin), and synaptophysin (SYP) are important proteins in neuronal signal communication. This paper observed the effects of modified Zhigancao Tang on the expression of serum α-Synuclein (α-Syn) and its oligomers, MAP-2, α-tubulin, and SYP of patients with liver and kidney deficiency of Parkinson's disease (PD), analyzed their correlation, and evaluated the therapeutic effect of modified Zhigancao Tang in patients with liver and kidney deficiency of PD based on α-Syn transmission pathway mediated by neuronal communication in vivo. MethodsA total of 60 patients with PD who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a treatment group (30 cases) and a control group (30 cases). Both groups were treated on the basis of PD medicine, and the treatment group was treated with modified Zhigancao Tang. Both groups were treated for 12 weeks. The changes in UPDRS score, TCM syndrome score, and expression of serum α-Syn and its oligomers, MAP-2, α-tubulin, and SYP were observed before and after 12 weeks of treatment in each group. The correlation between the above-mentioned serum biological indexes and the levels of serum α-Syn and its oligomers was analyzed. ResultsAfter treatment, the TCM syndrome score, UPDRS score, UPDRS-Ⅱ score, and UPDRS-Ⅲ score of the treatment group were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The UPDRS score, UPDRS-Ⅱ score, and UPDRS-Ⅲ scores in the treatment group were significantly decreased compared with those in the control group after treatment (P<0.05). After treatment, the total effective rate of the control group was 63.3% (19/30), and that of the treatment group was 86.7% (26/30). The clinical effect of the observation group was better than the control group (Z=-2.03, P<0.05). The total effective rate of the observation group was better than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (χ2=5.136, P<0.05). After treatment, the oligomer level of serum α-Syn and MAP-2 level in the treatment group were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The levels of serum α-Syn and its oligomers, as well as α-tubulin in the treatment group, were significantly decreased compared with those in the control group after treatment (P<0.05, P<0.01). Serum α-Syn was correlated with serum MAP-2 and α-Syn oligomer in patients with PD (P<0.05, P<0.01) but not correlated with serum SYP . Serum α-Syn oligomers of patients with PD were correlated with serum MAP-2 and α-tubulin (P<0.05, P<0.01) but not correlated with serum SYP level. Serum SYP of patients with PD was correlated with serum MAP-2 (P<0.05). ConclusionModified Zhigancao Tang has a therapeutic effect on patients with liver and kidney deficiency of PD by inhibiting the production of α-Syn oligomers and intervening α-Syn microtubule transport pathway in vivo.
2.A Pedigree Study of Hereditary Auditory Neuropathy with Optic Atrophy
Pei DONG ; Limin SUO ; Lei ZHANG ; Min HE ; Wei JIA ; Tong LI ; Linjing FAN ; Qingfeng LI ; Jie YANG ; Ling JIN ; Dan LI ; Jinmei XUE ; Changqing ZHAO ; Yaxi ZHANG ; Jianxiong DUAN
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2024;32(2):107-111
Objective To investigate the genetic causes of auditory neuropathy with optic atrophy in a family.Methods The proband's medical history and family history were inquired in detail,and relevant clinical examina-tions were performed to confirm the diagnosis of auditory neuropathy with optic atrophy,and the genetic pedigree of the family was drawn.Peripheral blood of proband(Ⅲ-7)was collected for whole exome sequencing,and the patho-genicity of the detected mutations were interpreted.Blood samples of proband's wife(Ⅲ-8),eldest daughter(Ⅳ-7),second daughter(Ⅳ-9)and son(Ⅳ-10)were tested for mutation sites by Sanger sequencing.Combined with clinical manifestations and examination results,the family was studied.Results The genetic pattern of this family was autosomal dominant.The proband showed decreased visual acuity at the age of 19,bilateral sensorineural deaf-ness at the age of 30,and decreased speech recognition rate.Among 20 members of the family of 5 generations,10(2 deceased)showed similar symptoms of hearing and visual impairment.Proband(Ⅲ-7),eldest daughter(Ⅳ-7)and son(Ⅳ-10)underwent relevant examination.Pure tone audiometry showed bilateral sensorineural deafness.ABR showed no response bilaterally.The 40 Hz AERP showed no response in both ears.OAE showed responses in some or all of the frequencies.No stapedial reflex was detected.The eye movement of Ⅲ-7 and Ⅳ-10 were reasona-ble in all directions,and color vision was normal.Ocular papilla atrophy was observed in different degrees in fundus examination.OCT showed thinning of optic disc nerve fibers in both eyes,and visual evoked potential showed pro-longed P100 wave peak.They were diagnosed as hereditary auditory neuropathy with optic atrophy.A mutation of the OPA1 gene c.1334G>A(p.Arg445His,NM_015560.2)at a pathogenic locus on chromosome 3 was detected by whole exon detection in Ⅲ-7.The results of generation sequencing analysis showed that the OPA1 gene c.1334G>A(p.Arg445His,NM_015560.2)mutation of chromosome 3 was also found in Ⅳ-7 and Ⅳ-10.Meanwhile,the gen-otypes of Ⅲ-8 and Ⅳ-9 were wild homozygous,that is,no mutation occurred.Conclusion The OPA1 c.1334G>A(p.Arg445His,NM_015560.2)mutation site might be the pathogenic mutation in this family.
3.Efficacy and safety of microneedle injection of extracellular vesicles from mesenchymal stem cells in treatment of melasma
Liping YI ; Yue MAI ; Min YIN ; Shanshan WU ; Jiawei HE ; Miaomiao LI ; Lei YI ; Shuaihua LI ; Huan ZHOU ; Peihui LI ; Shan YIN ; Qilei HE ; Jia ZHOU ; Changqing YAN ; Xiang LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2024;30(6):536-540
Objective:To explore the effect and safety of mesenchymal stem cell exosome microneedle introduction in the treatment of melasma.Methods:Thirty cases of female patients with stable melasma in the Department of Dermatology, Changsha Meilai Medical Beauty Hospital, aged (36±5) years and with a disease duration of (42.4±20.7) months, from July 2021 to July 2022, were retrospectively included. According to Fitzpatrick skin typing, 23 cases of type Ⅲ and 7 cases of type Ⅳ were included. All patients were locally anesthetized with lidocaine cream for 30 min, and rolled with a 0.5 mm needle in a zigzag pattern with even force, in the order of the right cheek, the left cheek, the forehead, the nose, the mandible, and the upper lip. During the rolling process, 3 ml of MSC exosome medical liquid wound dressing was applied to the facial skin, and after it was fully absorbed, exosome was locally readministered in the area of melasma. Treatment ended with a slight redness at the site of application. 1 MSC exosome wound dressing was appllied as a cold compress for 15 min after treatment. Treatment was given once every 2 weeks for 6 consecutive sessions. All the patients were followed up at 4 and 12 weeks after the last session, and the area and severity index of melasma (MASI) were scored before and after the treatment, the clinical efficiency and patient satisfaction rate and the incidence of adverse reactions were also counted.Results:At 4 and 12 weeks after the end of treatment, the skin color of all 30 patients was brighter than that before treatment, and no recurrence of melasma symptoms seen. At 12 weeks after the end of treatment, the decrease rate of MASI score was 66.1%, among which the decrease rate of MASI score in patients with type Ⅲ melasma was 63.9%, and the decrease rate of MASI score in patients with type Ⅳ melasma was 63.9%. Among the 30 patients, 1 case was cured, 25 cases showed obvious improved, 4 cases were improved, and no cases were ineffective, with an effective rate of 86.7% (26/30). Five patients were very satisfied, 18 patients were satisfied, 6 patients were generally satisfied, and 1 patient was dissatisfied; the patient satisfaction rate was 76.7% (23/30). No serious adverse reactions occurred in all patients.Conclusions:MSC exosome microneedle introduction is safe and effective in the treatment of melasma without serious adverse reactions.
4.Mechanism of levosimendan on acute kidney injury after cardiopulmonary resuscitation in rats
Li ZHAO ; Lei TIAN ; Shiwei WANG ; Tianyuan JIA ; Weiqiang YANG ; Qian YANG ; Xiaoye LU ; Changqing ZHU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2022;31(1):55-60
Objective:To investigate the mechanism of levosimendan on acute kidney injury after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in rats.Methods:Twenty-five healthy adult male SD rats were randomly divided into three groups: control group ( n=5), levosimendan group ( n=10) and experimental group ( n=10). A cardiac arrest-cardiopulmonary resuscitation model was established using smothering method in the experimental group and levosimendan group. The levosimendan group was treated with levosimandan during and after resuscitation, while the experimental group was given equivalent volume of saline solution during and after resuscitation, and the control group was only given equivalent volume of saline without performance of CPR. The rats in the three groups were sacrificed at 6 h after resuscitation. The serum and kidney tissue samples were collected. Serum biochemical indicators [serum creatinine (Scr), blood urea nitrogen (Bun), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)] were measured. HE staining and Paller score were used to identify the degree of kidney damage. Apoptosis was estimated by TUNEL staining. Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of phosphorylation of extracellular regulated protein kinases (p-ERK). One-way analysis of variance was used to compare the mean values of normally distributed measurement data between groups. Comparisons between groups were performed using the least significant difference t-test. Results:Scr (85.02±1.31) μmol/L, Bun (7.36±0.13) mmol/L, Paller score (7.3±0.2), IL-1β (302.20±17.35) pg/mL, IL-6 (564.60±23.24) pg/mL and TNF-α (1346±83.73) pg/mL in the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group [(15.94±0.96) μmol/L, (2.95±0.18) mmol/L, (0.7±0.2), (7.27±0.44) pg/mL, (51.30±2.87) pg/mL, and (10.39±0.52) pg/mL] (all P<0.01). Compared with the experimental group, Scr (63.88±2.01) μmol/L, Bun (5.45±0.47) mmol/L, paller score (4.8±0.2), IL-1β (78.61±3.66) pg/mL, IL-6 (297.90±13.64) pg/mL and TNF-α (276.2±20.18) pg/mL were significantly decreased in the levosimendan group (all P<0.01). TUNEL staining showed that levosimendan could improve the apoptosis of renal cells ( P<0.01). The expression of p-ERK protein in the levosimendan group was significantly higher than that in the experimental group ( P<0.01). Conclusions:Lovosimendan could attenuate acute kidney injury following cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation via suppression apoptosis. The mechanism of levosimendan protective effect might be associated with activation of ERK signaling pathway.
5.Epidemic trend of tobacco use among junior middle school students in Shunyi District of Beijing in 2013-2017
Chinese Journal of School Health 2019;40(3):336-338
Objective:
To understand the epidemic trend of tobacco use among junior middle school students in Shunyi District of Beijing in recent 5 years, and to provide scientific basis for formulating adolescent tobacco control strategies and intervention measures.
Methods:
The two stage sampling method was used to survey 3 junior middle school schools randomly selected from Shunyi District, Beijing, in November 2013, December 2015 and November 2017. The number of students surveyed each year was 1 520, 1 404 and 1 467 respectively.
Results:
A total of 4 500 questionnaires were distributed and 4 391 questionnaires were valid, with an effective rate of 97.6%. The current smoking rate and the attempting smoking rate in Shunyi District junior high school students increased substantially, the difference was statistically significant(χ2=9.15, 11.54, P<0.01). The exposure rate of second-hand smoke among junior high school students in Shunyi District is increasing year by year. The current smoking rate and the attempting smoking rate of second-hand smoke at home and in public places were higher than those of non-exposed ones. The differences in the current smoking rates of junior high school students (χ2=25.86, 37.61, P<0.01) and the attempting smoking rate (χ2=49.51, 63-86, P<0.01) were statistically significant. The influence of Shunyi District junior high school students through different tobacco information access channels on the current smoking rate of junior high school students increased year by year. Different tobacco information access channels have significant difference in the influence of the junior middle school students’ attempting smoking rate(P<0.05).
Conclusion
The overall tobacco use of junior high school students in Shunyi District of Beijing is increasing by year. The exposure of second-hand smoke is not optimistic, and the supervision of tobacco information acquisition channels is urgent to be strengthened.
6.The role of enterohepatic circulation of bile acids and intestinal microbiota in the pathogenesis and treatment of cholestatic liver disease
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2019;35(2):270-274
Cholestatic liver disease refers to a liver disorder caused by cholestasis, which arise from a series of etiologies such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, drugs, poisons, autoimmunity, alcohol, stones, tumors, genetics, and metabolism. This disease has the main manifestations of a change in bile flow and excessive accumulation of bile acid toxicity. In the pathogenesis of cholestatic liver disease, not only does the enterohepatic circulation of endogenous bile acids work, but also the intestinal microbiota plays an important role by regulating metabolism and causing immune responses. In addition, more attention has been paid to the close interaction between intestinal microbiota and the enterohepatic circulation of bile acids. Bile acids can alter the composition of intestinal microbiota, which in turn affects the bile acid pool. In recent years, there has been increasing research on the relationship of the enterohepatic circulation of bile acids and intestinal microbiota with cholestatic liver disease, which may provide new research directions for the pathogenesis and treatment of cholestatic liver disease.
7.Pay attention to ethical detail management for the better protection of subjects' rights and interests
Jingjin JIA ; Honghong TENG ; Changqing HU ; Xuequan ZHU ; Le XIAO ; Yimin ZHAI ; Ye ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2018;31(1):73-77
Objective To promote the Institutional Review Board(IRB) construction and development via paying more attention to the detail management and providing better protection of subjects' rights and interests in ethical review of clinical trials and scientific research projects.Methods Assessment criteria were established according to the domestic and international laws and regulations on the management of ethical and scientific research project.Ethical site visit was performed on the 37 clinical trials/scientific research projects approved by IRB during the year 2012-2015.Results Clinical trials/scientific research projects were divided into tree types:the registered clinical trials,the post-marketing clinical trials and the researcher initiated scientific research project.All the types met with the following assessment criteria:satisfy the requirement of equipment,facilities and qualifications of drug preservation required for conducting clinical research;subjects were given compensation according to the protocol;informed consent were obtained.Among them,the registered clinical trials meet more criteria than other research types.Regarding to the standard of informed consent implementation,all types met with the following assessment criteria:all the subjects enrolled signed informed consent forms,informed consent forms are well documented;investigators and subjects/ the guardian signed the forms.However,during the site visit,some other criteria were also neglected more or less.Particularly,only few project recorded the consent process and time spots singed the forms.Conclusions Investigators should pay more attention to the activities and behaviors taken place during the research implementation process.Researchers and management staffs should pay attention to ethical detail management to guarantee better protection of subjects' rights and interests.
8.Reduction techniques and choice of internal fixation for young femoral neck fractures
Dajun JIANG ; Weitao JIA ; Changqing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2018;20(7):588-593
Femoral neck fractures are not common in young patients,accounting for merely 3% of all these fractures.However,since the young femoral neck fractures are mostly caused by high energy violence,they usually jeopardize local blood supply and mechanical environment,resulting in higher risks of non-union and avascular necrosis.Besides,young patients often make a greater demand for functional recovery.Consequently,young femoral neck fracture is always a clinical challenge.In this article,we introduce in details the latest techniques and standards for reduction of young femoral neck fracture,compare advantages and drawbacks of various internal fixations,illustrate up-to-date progress in treatment methods and concepts for delayed and nonunited femoral neck fractures,and lastly put forward some unsolved issues open to dispute.In treatment of young femoral neck fractures,it is necessary for us to get familiarized with their anatomy and biomechanical characteristics,grasp the principles of treatment on the whole,and choose operational and internal fixation methods based on the clinical evidence before we can improve therapeutic efficacy,accelerate rehabilitation progress and restore function of the hip joint as much as possible.
9.Development on a hip functional score of adults based on patient-reported outcomes
Shengbao CHEN ; Feng XU ; Yong FENG ; Weitao JIA ; Hai HU ; Changqing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2018;38(21):1314-1321
Objective To develop a simple and patient-reported scoring system for evaluating the efficacy of functional reconstruction of adult hip diseases.Methods A candidate indicators list to evaluate hip function was established through literatures review and panel discussion.Using two rounds of Delphi method,experts were invited to judge and score the importance of screening indicators including pain,daily living ability,activity level,labor ability and self-assessment score of the overall hip status,with explanation of the degree of similarity and the basis for determination.In the second round of consultation,the content of integrity and rationality of the scale were added for evaluation.The final indexes of the scale were determined according to the boundary value of the indexes (average value,full frequency,coefficient of variation).The positive coefficient,authoritative coefficient,and coordination coefficient of the two rounds were calculated,and then the weights of each index was identified to form the final rating scale.Results Two rounds of Delphi reclaimed 25 and 24 experts' responses,which from 28 and 25 questionnaires,and the positive coefficients of the two rounds experts were 89.3% and 96%,respectively.The authoritative coefficient of the first and second level indicators were generally above 0.85;and both of the expert coordination coefficient with the index importance (so called as Kendall coefficient) were above 0.3,and the second round of the coefficient was higher than the first one,and it indicated the final one was better at the consistency.The candidate index of "by bus" in the mobility was rejected in accordance with the threshold of the boundary value on the importance.Finally,it was determined that the hip scoring system (Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital,SSPH) consisted of two parts:the first part had ten indicators out of four dimensions such as pain,daily living ability,activity level,and labor ability;and the weight scores of these four aspects were 45,25,21,9,respectively.The second part was the patient's self-evaluation score for the overall status of the hip (VAS,out of 100 points);the total score was the sum of the two parts,and the final weights accounted for 85% and 15% between the two parts respectively.Conclusion The SSPH hip score based on patient-reported outcomes formed by the Delphi is simple and feasible,and it can be used as a reference for evaluating the clinical efficacy of hip functional reconstruction.
10.Protection of Subjects' Rights and Interests during the Implementation of Informed Consent in Psychiatric Clinical Researches
Jingjin JIA ; Changqing HU ; Yimin ZHAI ; Xiaoting WANG ; Lei FENG ; Weiwei WANG ; Honghong TENG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2017;30(5):567-571
With the widely development of psychiatric clinical researches,the ethical issue has been concerned gradually.Although the ethical review has strict rules on informed consent,there are many problems and challenges on informed consent implementation because of the special mental illness population.According to the relevant laws and regulations,combined with the characteristics of clinical psychiatric researches,this paper discussed the protection of subjects' fights and interests during the implementation of informed consent in psychiatric clinical researches,from the following aspects:providing a quiet,comfortable,and relatively independent environment for the participants to ensure informed consent,guaranteeing full informed consent time,choosing qualified researchers for informed consent,ensuring the effective process of informed consent,and guiding the subjects to correctly sign their names and the date.


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