1.Expert Consensus on Neurocritical Care Monitoring and Management in Beijing and Tibet(2025)
Drolma PHURBU ; Wenjin CHEN ; Heng ZHANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Xiaomeng WANG ; Guoying LIN ; Wenjun PAN ; Xiying GUI ; Xin CAI ; Chodron TENZIN ; Jianlei FU ; Qianwei LI ; TSEYANG ; Yijun LIU ; Bo LIU ; Tsering DROLMA ; Yudron SONAM ; KYILV ; Samdrup TSERING ; Wa DA ; Juan GUO ; Cheng QIU ; Huan CHEN ; Xiaoting WANG ; Yangong CHAO ; Dawei LIU ; Wenzhao CHAI ; Chenggong HU ; Wanhong YIN ; Shihong ZHU
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(1):59-72
Neurocritical care involves complex pathophysiological mechanisms, and its incidence is higher, injuries are more severe, and treatment is more challenging in high-altitude environments. This consensus, based on the latest domestic and international evidence-based medical data, establishes a standardized, goal-oriented framework for neurocritical care management applicable in high-altitude regions and nationwide. The consensus was developed following international standards for evidence quality assessment and underwent two rounds of Delphi expert consultation, resulting in 32 recommendation statements covering three parts: management systems, monitoring and assessment, and core strategies. Key updates include: advocating for the establishment of independent neurocritical care units and implementing precise tiered diagnosis and treatment based on the "Five Differences in Critical Care" concept; constructing a "trinity" multimodal brain monitoring system centered on cerebral blood flow, cerebral oxygenation, and brain function, emphasizing routine bedside transcranial Doppler ultrasound, cerebral oximetry, and continuous electroencephalography monitoring; shifting management strategies from mild hypothermia therapy to targeted temperature management, and defining the "446" target management pathway for the supercritical stage; emphasizing the assessment of static and dynamic cerebrovascular autoregulation functions through multimodal methods to achieve individualized optimal mean arterial pressure management; elevating cerebrospinal fluid management goals to the level of "glymphatic system" function maintenance; implementing a multidisciplinary collaborative, whole-process management model focusing on patients' long-term neurological functional outcomes; de-escalation criteria include multidimensional indicators such as recovery of brain structure, restoration of cerebrovascular autoregulation, improvement in cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and reduction in biomarker levels; and integrating cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence into post-critical care management and rehabilitation planning. This consensus systematically integrates the entire process of neurocritical care management, reflecting the modern connotation of goal-oriented, dynamic, and multimodal integration in neurocritical care medicine. It aims to adapt to new trends such as deepening understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms, the integration of medicine and engineering, and the empowerment of artificial intelligence, thereby further advancing the discipline of critical care medicine.
2.Inhibitory effect of penfluridol on melanoma growth by targeting HSPA6
Heng GE ; Pan JIANG ; Xin ZHANG ; Zhaohai PAN ; Defang LI
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2026;57(1):68-77
This study employed the drug affinity responsive target stability (DARTS) technique to investigate the molecular mechanism of the antipsychotic drug penfluridol against melanoma, revealing the biological pathway to exert its effect on the HSPA6/p53/p21 signaling axis. Experiments such as the methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and cell colony formation ability assay confirmed that penfluridol could significantly downregulate the expression of cyclin D1 and cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) in melanoma A375 and B16 cells, induce cell cycle arrest in the G1 phase, and thus inhibit the proliferation of melanoma cells. Meanwhile, the results of Western blot, Hoechst 33342 staining and Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining experiments showed that penfluridol could significantly downregulate the expression of Bcl-2 and upregulate the expression of Bax and cleaved caspase-3, inducing cell apoptosis. Further, the DARTS technique was used to identify heat shock 70 kD protein 6 (HSPA6) as the key target bound by penfluridol. Penfluridol activates the p53/p21 pathway by upregulating HSPA6. Knocking down HSPA6 reverses not only the activation of the p53/p21 pathway mediated by penfluridol but also the associated cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Animal experiments on tumor-bearing mice also confirmed that knocking down HSPA6 could reverse the in vivo anti-tumor activity of penfluridol. This study clarified that penfluridol can inhibit the progression of melanoma by targeting HSPA6 to activate the p53/p21 signaling axis, providing a new perspective for the repositioning of antipsychotic drugs in cancer treatment.
3.Exploring Mechanism of Yijing Decoction in Treating Decreased Ovarian Reserve Based on Oxidative Stress Mediated by Chronic Iron Overload
Jing YU ; Chengcheng LIANG ; Heng HU ; Zhe LI ; Haijing CHU ; Jijun CHU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(18):77-87
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of Yijing decoction to inhibit oxidative stress induced by chronic iron overload and improve ovarian reserve hypofunction in mice. MethodsSeventy-two female C57BL/6J mice with normal estrous cycles were randomly divided into six groups (n=12 per group):blank group,model group,Yijing decoction(YJD) low-dose group,medium-dose group,high-dose group,and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) group. Mice in the blank group received intraperitoneal injections of normal saline,while those in all other groups were administered iron dextran (Sigma-Aldrich) at a dose of 0.5 g·kg-1 once weekly for 8 weeks to establish a chronic iron overload model. Following the final injection,interventions were initiated and continued for 4 weeks. The low,medium,and high dose groups of YJD received oral gavage of Yijing decoction aqueous solution at doses of 18.165, 36.33,and 72.66 g·kg-1·d-1,respectively. The DHEA group received DHEA aqueous solution at 10.812 5 mg·kg-1·d-1. The blank and model groups received an equivalent volume of distilled water by gavage once daily. Body weight was recorded weekly,and food intake was monitored throughout the treatment period. Vaginal smears were collected daily and stained with hematoxylin-eosin (HE) to assess estrous cycle regularity. At the end of the experiment,mice were euthanized,and bilateral ovaries and uteri were rapidly excised and weighed to calculate ovarian and uterine indices (mg·g-1). Ovarian tissues were fixed,embedded,and sectioned for hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining to evaluate histopathological changes. Iron deposition in ovarian tissue was visualized using Prussian blue staining. Serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH),luteinizing hormone (LH),estradiol (E2),and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Malondialdehyde (MDA) content and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in ovarian homogenates were determined using commercial biochemical assay kits. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in ovarian tissue were assessed by ROS fluorescence staining on frozen sections. Mitochondrial ultrastructure in ovarian tissue was examined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Total RNA was extracted from ovarian tissue for real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) to quantify mRNA expression of ferritin heavy chain 1 (Fth1),ferritin light chain (Ftl),transferrin (Tf),transferrin receptor 1 (Tfr1),catalase (Cat),and glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPX1). Protein expression levels of Fth1,Ftl,Tf,Tfr1,and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) were analyzed by Western blot. ResultsCompared with the blank group,mice in the model group exhibited significantly reduced body weight and severe estrous cycle disruption (P<0.01),a markedly increased uterine index (P<0.01),and a significantly decreased ovarian index (P<0.01). The number of antral follicles was significantly reduced,while atretic follicles were markedly increased,accompanied by pronounced iron deposition in the ovarian stroma. Serum levels of AMH and E2,as well as ovarian SOD activity,protein and mRNA expression of Tf and Tfr1,and mRNA levels of GPX1 and Cat were all significantly downregulated (P<0.05,P<0.01). Conversely,serum FSH and LH levels,MDA content,protein and mRNA expression of Fth1 and Ftl,and ROS fluorescence intensity were significantly elevated (P<0.05,P<0.01),along with a marked decrease in GPX4 protein expression (P<0.01). TEM revealed an increased number of damaged mitochondria in ovarian tissue,characterized by loss or disappearance of mitochondrial cristae. Compared with the model group,treatment with low,medium,and high doses of YJD and DHEA significantly improved body weight and ameliorated estrous cycle irregularities (P<0.05,P<0.01),decreased the uterine index (P<0.05),and increased the ovarian index (P<0.05,P<0.01). These groups also showed increased numbers of antral follicles,reduced atretic follicles,and significantly diminished iron deposition in the ovarian stroma. Serum AMH and E2 levels,ovarian SOD activity,protein and mRNA expression of Tf and Tfr1,and mRNA levels of GPX1 and Cat were all significantly upregulated (P<0.05,P<0.01). In contrast,serum FSH and LH levels,MDA content,protein and mRNA expression of Fth1 and Ftl,and ROS fluorescence intensity were significantly reduced (P<0.05,P<0.01),while GPX4 protein expression was markedly increased (P<0.01). Moreover,mitochondrial damage was alleviated,and mitochondrial ultrastructure was notably restored in ovarian tissue. ConclusionYijing decoction ameliorates ovarian reserve function in mice with chronic iron overload by upregulating the expression of Tf,Tfr1,and GPX4,downregulating the expression of Ft,Fth1,and Ftl,thereby alleviating systemic iron metabolism disorders,reducing oxidative stress in ovarian tissue,and restoring mitochondrial morphology and structure.
4.Experimental study on the method of establishing a pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model
Heng ZHAO ; Jinteng FENG ; Shan GAO ; Rui ZHAO ; Hongyi WANG ; Ye SUN ; Yixing LI ; Haotian BAI ; Runyi TAO ; Bin HE ; Zhiyu WANG ; Yanpeng ZHANG ; Borui SUN ; Shuo LI ; Guangjian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(08):1275-1281
Objective To explore the method for establishing a pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model. Methods A total of 4 male Yorkshire pigs weighing (40.0±2.5) kg underwent surgical procedures, including anesthesia, tracheal intubation, donor lung procurement, and recipient lung transplantation. Histological morphology and blood gas analysis of the transplanted lungs were assessed 2 hours after reperfusion to evaluate the histological changes and function of the transplanted lungs. Results The pigs underwent left lung in situ transplantation, effectively simulating conditions relevant to human lung transplantation. Two hours after the transplantation, arterial blood gas analysis showed that arterial partial pressure of oxygen was 155.4-178.6 mm Hg, arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide was 53.1-62.4 mm Hg, and the oxygenation index was 310.8-357.2 mm Hg. Hematoxylin and eosin staining indicated a low degree of pulmonary edema and minimal cellular infiltration. Conclusion The pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model possesses strong operability and stability. Researchers can replicate this model according to the described methods and further conduct basic research and explore clinical translational applications.
5.Liver-targeted therapies for improving mild cognitive impairment: Mechanism of action and treatment strategies
Jinyu LI ; Heng JIANG ; Duiping FENG ; Jisheng NIE
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(8):1996-2000
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a critical precursor stage of Alzheimer’s disease, and the development of MCI is closely associated with liver function. As a core metabolic organ, the liver regulates cognitive function through the liver-brain axis. Epidemiological studies have shown the association between liver function parameters and MCI. The liver affects cognitive function by clearing peripheral β-amyloid (mainly via the PPARα-LRP-1 pathway), secreting hepatic factors such as FGF21 and sEH to modulate neuronal energy metabolism, and mediating oxidative stress and systemic inflammatory responses. Anti-inflammatory/antioxidant measures, dietary pattern adjustments, and aerobic exercise are currently effective strategies for regulating liver function and mitigating mild cognitive impairment. This article systematically reviews the role and mechanism of the liver-brain axis in MCI, in order to provide new perspectives for developing liver-targeted therapies for cognitive impairment.
6.Differences in Region-Dependent Compressive Relaxation Behavior of Articular Cartilage and Viscoelastic Constitutive Model
Heng LI ; Shengbo YU ; Wei ZHANG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2025;40(2):435-440
Objective To investigate the compressive relaxation behavior of cartilage in different regions of the knee joint at different strain rates,and construct the viscoelastic mechanics of cartilage in each region,so as to provide a reference for the prevention of cartilage-related diseases and the development of cartilage repair materials.Methods The knee cartilage of beagle dogs was regionally divided,and the uniaxial unconfined compressive relaxation properties of cartilage in each region were tested by a universal testing machine at different strain rates,and the constitutive models were constructed.Results The cartilage exhibited a notable stress attenuation.Furthermore,the normalized stress reduction increased significantly with increasing strain rate.For cartilage in lateral plateaus of tibia,the normalized stress reduction at strain rate 5×10-4 s-1 was 19%,and increased to 69%at strain rate 5×10-2 s-1.The relaxation equilibrium stress remained relatively constant at all strain rates.The Ogden-Prony viscoelastic model of cartilage in each region was developed with a goodness of fit R2>0.98.Conclusions The knee cartilage demonstrates a significant viscoelastic response in relaxation tests,exhibiting the rate-dependent and region-dependent properties.The Ogden-Pony viscoelastic model can reflect the strain rate-dependent stress relaxation behavior of cartilage.
7.Dahuang Zhechong pill regulates stress fiber remodeling mediated by mechanistic signaling pathway to alleviate liver cirrhosis
Yi-heng ZHANG ; Su-zhou HUANG ; Xing-xing LU ; Hui-hua FANG ; Hong-lin CHEN ; Fan-sheng MENG ; Gao-hong LYU ; Zhi-peng CHEN ; Li WU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(8):1562-1568
Aim To explore the effect of the classical famous prescription Dahuang Zhechong pill(DHZCP)on relieving liver cirrhosis by regulating the stress fiber remodeling mediated by mechanistic signaling pathway and to explore the underlying mechanism.Methods Mice were randomly divided into the control group,model group,DHZCP low-dose group,DHZCP high-dose group,and Colchicine-positive control group.The liver cirrhosis mouse model was constructed by intrap-eritoneal injection of olive oil-solubilized CCl4.HE staining and serologic markers were used to reflect liver injury.Masson staining was used to evaluate collagen deposition in liver tissue.ELISA was applied to detect vasoactive molecules and cancer indicators.Atomic force microscopy was employed to detect liver tissue stiffness.Color Doppler diagnostic instrument was used to assess portal blood flow velocity.Western blot was utilized to detect ROCK2 expression and phosphoryla-tion of YAP,Cofilin,and MLC.Results The liver tis-sues in the model group had obvious inflammatory cell infiltration and collagen deposition,accompanied by significant elevation of serum transaminases and fibrosis indexes.Similarly,vasoactive molecules and cancer in-dicators were elevated,and the mechanoregulatory pro-tein ROCK2 expression and phosphorylation of Cofilin and MLC were elevated,with YAP being strongly de-phosphorylated.Both low and high doses of DHZCP re-versed the pathological changes,serological indices,and inhibited the activation of the stress fiber(SF)re-modeling mechanistic signaling pathway.Conclusion DHZCP effectively ameliorates liver tissue lesions in mice with liver cirrhosis,and its mechanism may be re-lated to the inhibition of SF remodeling mechanistic signaling pathway.
8.Impacts of LncRNA FGD5-AS1 on proliferation,migration,and invasion of colorectal cancer cells by regulating the miR-299-5p/KDM4B axis
Yingying LI ; Heng DU ; Fei WANG ; Yu CAO ; Anding WU ; Jie YU
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(2):179-182
Objective To investigate the impacts of long non coding RNA(LncRNA)-PH domain containing 5 antisense RNA 1(FGD5-AS1)on the proliferation,migration,and invasion of colorectal cancer(CRC)cells by regulating the miR-299-5p/recombinant lysine specific demethylase 4B(KDM4B)axis.Methods The expressions of LncRNA FGD5-AS1,miR-299-5p,and KDM4B were detected by qRT-PCR in the surgically resected CRC tissues and adjacent tissues of 34 CRC patients CRC cells HCT116 were separated into si-NC group,si-FGD5-AS1 group,si-FGD5-AS1+inhibitor NC group,and si-FGD5-AS1+miR-299-5p inhibitor group.The levels of mRNA in each group were detected.CCK8,scratch assay,and Transwell assay were ap[plied to detect the proliferation,migration,and invasion of HCT116 cells in each group.Western blot was applied to detect the expression of proteins.Dual luciferase reporter gene assay verified the interaction mechanism between LncRNA FGD5-AS1 and miR-299-5p,and between miR-299-5p and KDM4B.Results LncRNA FGD5-AS1 and KDM4B were highly expressed in CRC tissue,while miR-299-5p was low expressed in CRC tissue(P<0.05).The expression of LncRNA FGD5-AS1 mRNA,KDM4B mRNA,OD450,scratch healing rate,invasion number,PCNA,MMP-2,MMP-9,KDM4B in the si-FGD5-AS1 group were lower than those in the si-NC group,the expression of miR-299-5p mRNA was higher than that in the si-NC group(P<0.05).Compared with the si-FGD5-AS1 group and si-FGD5-AS1+inhibitor NC group,the expression of miR-299-5p in the si-FGD5-AS1+miR-299-5p inhibitor group decreased(P<0.05),the KDM4B mRNA,OD450,scratch healing rate,number of invasions,and expression of PCNA,MMP-2,MMP-9,KDM4B increased(P<0.05).LncRNA FGD5-AS1 targeted negative regulation of miR-299-5p,while miR-299-5p targeted negative regulation of KDM4B.Conclusion Knocking down LncRNA FGD5-AS1 may inhibit the proliferation,migration,and invasion of CRC cells,and its mechanism may be achieved by regulating the miR-299-5p/KDM4B signaling axis.
9.Mammographic imaging features of breast cancer and its correlation with microvascular density
Li-qin MA ; Li LIU ; Heng-li HU ; Yu-lei CHEN ; Long-zhou CHEN ; Zhi-gang HAN
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2025;34(3):258-262
Objective To investigate the mammographic imaging features of breast cancer and its correlation with microvascular density(MVD).Methods A total of 86 patients with breast cancer confirmed by surgical pathology in Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps 7th Division Hospital from January 2019 to December 2022 were selected as the research objects.According to the modified Bloom Richard-son scoring system,the breast cancer patients were classified into histological grade Ⅰ(n=22),grade Ⅱ(n=25)and grade Ⅲ(n=39).All patients underwent preoperative mammographic imaging examination.Immunohistochemistry staining was performed and MVD count was conducted after operation.Spearman rank correlation was used to analyze the correlation between MVD of breast cancer with different histo-logical grades and mammographic imaging features.Results The microvascular positive expression rate of breast cancer lesions was 100%,the MVD counts per visual field were 14~276 vessels,with an average of(72.58±16.37)vessels,of which the MVD counts of patients with histological grade Ⅰ to Ⅱ were 14 to 175 vessels,with an average of(42.10±13.51)vessels;the MVD counts of patients with histological grade Ⅲ was 22~276 vessels,with an average of(93.82±22.17)vessels.The MVD counts of patients with histological grade Ⅲ was signifi-cantly higher than that of patients with histological grade Ⅰ to Ⅱ,with statistically significant difference(t=19.627,P<0.001).The incidences of irregular margin,spicular sign,axillary lymph node metastasis and fine particle calcification in patients with histological gradeⅢ were higher than those in patients with histological grade Ⅰ to Ⅱ,with statistically significant difference(P<0.05).The MVD counts of breast cancer patients with irregular margin,spicular sign,axillary lymph node metastasis and fine particle calcification were higher than those of patients with smooth margin and without spicular sign,axillary lymph node metastasis or fine particle calcification,which was positively correlated with histological grades(P<0.05).Conclusion Some mammographic imaging features of breast cancer can reflect tumor angiogenesis to a certain extent,which can provide important reference for the treatment and prognosis of the disease,with certain clinical value.
10.Establishment of a mouse model of traumatic temporomandibular joint ankylosis
Ning LI ; Tianyang LYU ; Yumin HENG ; Changkui LIU ; Yayuan GUO ; Tiange DENG ; Kaijin HU
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(10):1162-1168
Objective:A C57/BL6 mouse model of traumatic temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TTMJA) was established through composite trauma to lay the foundation for studying the pathophysiology of TTMJA.Methods:This study was conducted from January 2024 to February 2025. Forty-two 4-weeks old C57/BL6 mice, numbered 1 to 42, are randomly assigned to a control group ( n=21) and an experimental group ( n=21) using a computer-generated random number sequence. The experimental group undergoes modeling surgery on the left temporomandibular joint (TMJ), while the control group is routinely raised without special treatment. At 12 weeks post-surgery, the TMJ complex of both groups is assessed via body weight and mouth opening measurements, gross observation, micro-CT, and histological staining to evaluate model establishment. Results:At 12 weeks post-operation, in the experimental group, the body weight of mice [(27.75±1.08) g] did not show a significant difference compared with that of the control group [(30.80±0.29) g]( t=0.54, P=0.610). The maximum vertical passive mouth opening [(1.70±0.26) mm] in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group [(3.43±0.21) mm]( t=8.92, P<0.001). Gross observation indicated that the right TMJ structure of the experimental-group mice was normal, while irregular hyperplasia occurred in the left TMJ complex. Micro-CT revealed that at 12 weeks post-operation, the right joint structure of the experimental-group mice was normal, with regular condyles and glenoid fossae. On the left side, a large amount of bone hyperplasia occurred on the lateral side of the joint in the condyles and glenoid fossae, forming two irregular bone masses, and there was an uncalcified radiolucent zone between the bone masses. In histological staining, no new cartilage or bone tissue was observed in the left joint space of the control-group mice, and the articular disc structure was normal. In the experimental-group mice, obvious new cartilage and calcified bone tissue were visible on the lateral side of the left joint space. A bone bridge was formed between the condyles and glenoid fossae, the articular disc structure disappeared, and bony ankylosis occurred. Conclusions:In this experiment, a TTMJA model of C57/BL6 mice was initially established by removing the articular disc and damaging part of the fibrous cartilage of the glenoid fossae and condyles, providing an experimental platform for further research on the pathogenesis of TTMJA.

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