1.Exploration of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Characteristics in A Heart Failure Model Induced by Coronary Artery Ligation Based on Method of Syndrome Identification by Prescription Efficacy
Xiaoqian LIAO ; Peiyao LI ; Xingyu FAN ; Zhenyu ZHAO ; Junyu ZHANG ; Yuehang XU ; Zhixi HU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(5):169-177
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a major global public health problem, and myocardial infarction is one of its main causes. The mouse model of heart failure induced by coronary artery ligation is widely used in the study of CHF, while the TCM syndrome attributes of this model have not yet been clarified. According to the theory of correspondence between prescriptions and syndromes, the method of syndrome identification by prescription efficacy is an important means of current syndrome research of animal models. This method deduces the syndrome characteristics of animal models through prescription efficacy. Taking the four basic syndrome elements of Qi, blood, Yin and Yang as the classification reference, this study used coronary artery ligation to construct a mouse model of CHF and treated the model with four representative TCM injections with the effects of replenishing Qi, warming Yang, nourishing Yin, and activating blood and enalapril. Echocardiography, tongue color parameters, histopathology, serum N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and cardiac troponin Ⅰ (cTnⅠ) levels, and systematically explored the TCM syndrome attributes of this model. The results showed that the coronary ligation model presented an obvious cardiac function decline, myocardial fibrosis, infarct size expansion, and purple dark tongue, which were consistent with the basic syndrome characteristics of blood stasis in CHF. Danhong injection had significant effects of improving the cardiac function, alleviating myocardial fibrosis, and reducing serum NT-proBNP and cTnⅠ levels. Huangqi Injection and Shenfu injection can improve the cardiac function and tongue color parameters, with limited effects. The effect of Shenmai injection group was not obvious. This study verifies that the established model conforms to blood stasis syndrome through the method of syndrome identification by prescription efficacy, which provides an experimental basis for the study of TCM syndrome mechanism of CHF.
2.Association between takeout fast foods and sugar sweetened beverage consumption with co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among first year junior high school students in Yunnan Province
HU Dongyue, ZHANG Zhengwu, XU Zenglei, TAO Lei, ZENG Anna, GUAN Liao, CHANG Litao,〖JZ〗 HUANG Xin, CHEN Weiwei, LI Jiangli, XU Honglü ;
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(1):23-26
Objective:
To explore the association between takeout fast foods and sugar sweetened beverage consumption with co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among first year junior high school students in Yunnan Province, so as to provide theoretical basis for the prevention of anxiety and depressive symptoms co-occurrence among adolescents.
Methods:
A random cluster sampling involving 8 500 first year junior high school students in 11 counties in Yunnan Province was conducted by a questionnaire survey from October to December 2022. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) was applied to assess anxiety and depressive symptoms in first year junior high school students. Chi-square test was used to compare the anxiety-depression co-occurrence symptoms of first year junior high school students with different demographic characteristics. The association between takeout fast foods and sugar sweetened beverage consumption with co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive symptoms of adolescents was analyzed by binary Logistic regression models.
Results:
The detection rate of co-occurrence of anxiety and depression symptoms among first year junior high school students in Yunnan Province was 26.92%. After controlling for demographic variables and other confounders, takeout fast foods and sugar sweetened beverage consumption( OR=1.50, 95%CI =1.27-1.77) was associated with anxiety-depression co-occurrence symptoms among first year junior high school students in Yunnan Province ( P <0.01). Stratified analysis showed that both Han ( OR=1.37, 95%CI =1.07-1.77) and ethnic minorities ( OR=1.60, 95%CI =1.29-2.00) exhibited statistically significant associations between takeout fast foods and sugar sweetened beverage consumption with co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive symptoms(both P <0.05).
Conclusions
Takeout fast foods and sugar sweetened beverage consumption increases the risk of co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among first year junior high school students in Yunnan Province. It is recommended to strengthen guidance on the consumption of such products among junior high school students to prevent co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive symptoms.
3.Mechanism of Xibining Ⅱ in alleviating cold stimulus pain sensitivity in rats with cold-damp obstruction-type KOA by regulating SETDB2/H3K9me3 signaling axis
Enrui HU ; Yibao WEI ; Deren LIU ; Maimaitituxun AOBULIAISAN ; Peimin WANG ; Taiyang LIAO
China Pharmacy 2026;37(3):324-330
OBJECTIVE To investigate the mechanism by which the traditional Chinese medicine formula Xibining Ⅱ modulates cold-stimulus pain sensitivity in rats with cold-damp obstruction-type knee osteoarthritis (KOA) based on the SET domain bifurcated histone lysine methyltransferase 2 (SETDB2)/histone H3 lysine 9 trimethylation (H3K9me3) signaling axis. METHODS Fifty SD rats were randomly divided into control group (intragastric administration and intrathecal injection of equal volumes of normal saline), model group (intragastric administration and intrathecal injection of equal volumes of normal saline), Xibining Ⅱ low- and high-dose groups (4, 8 g/kg Xibining Ⅱ, intragastric administration), and high-dose of Xibining Ⅱ+small interfering RNA (siRNA) group (8 g/kg of Xibining Ⅱ via intragastric administration and intrathecal injection of SETDB2 siRNA at 0.2 mmol/L, 20 μL per rat), with 10 rats in each group. Except for the control group, cold-damp obstruction-type KOA model was induced in other groups. Drug administration commenced 14 days post-modeling and continued for 28 days. Following the final administration, the following were assessed: behavioral changes in cold-stimulation pain sensitivity, histopathological changes in the articular cartilage of the knee joint, the contents of inflammatory factors [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β)] and pain mediators [calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), nerve growth factor (NGF)], as well as the expressions of SETDB2/H3K9me3 signaling axis,inflammatory factors and pain mediators related proteins and mRNAs in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) tissue. RESULTS After 28 days of drug administration, compared with the model group, Xibining Ⅱ low- and high-dose groups exhibited significantly prolonged cold-stimulus paw withdrawal latency (P<0.05); the number of positive responses in the acetone low-temperature test was significantly reduced (P<0.05); Mankin score and the Osteoarthritis Research Society International score for knee joint tissue, as well as the levels of inflammatory factors and pain mediators in the serum and their expression in DRG tissue were all significantly decreased (P<0.05); the protein expressions of SETDB2 and H3K9me3 in DRG tissue were significantly increased (P<0.05). Intrathecal injection of SETDB2 siRNA reversed the above effects of high-dose of Xibining Ⅱ (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Xibining Ⅱ may alleviate inflammatory and pain responses by activating the SETDB2/H3K9me3 signaling axis, ultimately improving cold-stimulus pain sensitivity in rats with cold-damp obstruction-type KOA.
4.Umbrella decision-making model for diagnosis and treatment of elderly lung cancer patients: Construction and practice
Lunxu LIU ; Jian ZHOU ; Xiang DING ; Nan CHEN ; Jianxin XUE ; Xuelei MA ; Ye WANG ; Weiya WANG ; Liqing PENG ; Xin YOU ; Minggang SU ; Xu CHENG ; Jiao WANG ; Ning GE ; Deying KANG ; Yuchen HUANG ; Jinghan WANG ; Yu TONG ; Yaoxi ZHANG ; Jirong YUE ; Hu LIAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(06):833-839
With the accelerating trend of population aging, the number of elderly patients with lung cancer continues to rise, and the disease burden is becoming increasingly heavy. The clinical management of these patients faces severe challenges due to their decreased physiological reserve, complex comorbidities, and significant individual heterogeneity. Consequently, under traditional diagnosis and treatment models, doctors often struggle to identify the individualized risks of elderly patients in a timely and comprehensive manner, which can easily lead to decision biases such as undertreatment or overtreatment. In view of this, this study advocates for the establishment of an umbrella decision-making model specifically tailored for elderly lung cancer patients. Grounded in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) platform, this model deeply integrates oncological indicators with the comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) system. By holistically considering multidimensional variables including tumor burden, organ function, frailty index, cognitive status, and social support, the model establishes an operational mechanism characterized by "single entry, precise stratification, and targeted selection". Accordingly, patients can be scientifically triaged into distinct intervention tiers, such as active surveillance, minimally invasive surgery, drug therapy, radiotherapy, and best supportive care, thereby achieving real-time alignment between treatment intensity and patient fitness. This article elaborates on the construction logic and key operational procedures of this novel decision-making framework, aiming to guide clinical practice beyond the limitations of a tumor-centric perspective toward a holistic, dynamic, whole-course management strategy. This transition seeks to ensure optimal quality of life and clinical net benefit for elderly patients alongside survival prolongation.
5.druglikeFilter 1.0:An AI powered filter for collectively measuring the drug-likeness of compounds
Minjie MOU ; Yintao ZHANG ; Yuntao QIAN ; Zhimeng ZHOU ; Yang LIAO ; Tianle NIU ; Wei HU ; Yuanhao CHEN ; Ruoyu JIANG ; Hongping ZHAO ; Haibin DAI ; Yang ZHANG ; Tingting FU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(6):1370-1377
Advancements in artificial intelligence(AI)and emerging technologies are rapidly expanding the exploration of chemical space,facilitating innovative drug discovery.However,the transformation of novel compounds into safe and effective drugs remains a lengthy,high-risk,and costly process.Comprehensive early-stage evaluation is essential for reducing costs and improving the success rate of drug development.Despite this need,no comprehensive tool currently supports systematic evaluation and efficient screening.Here,we present druglikeFilter,a deep learning-based framework designed to assess drug-likeness across four critical dimensions:1)physicochemical rule evaluated by systematic determination,2)toxicity alert investigated from multiple perspectives,3)binding affinity measured by dual-path analysis,and 4)compound synthesizability assessed by retro-route prediction.By enabling automated,multidimensional filtering of compound libraries,druglikeFilter not only streamlines the drug development process but also plays a crucial role in advancing research efforts towards viable drug candidates,which can be freely accessed at https://idrblab.org/drugfilter/.
6.Collection and Identification of Questions in Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in Endometriosis Based on the Delphi Method
Ruoxi ZHAO ; Guotao HU ; Weiwei SUN ; Zhiran LI ; Xing LIAO ; Ruihua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(6):153-159
Objective To identify the basic and clinical questions of the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in Endometriosis based on the Delphi method.Methods Based on the preliminary literature review,preliminary pan-research and expert interviews,the questions of the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseasesin in Endometriosis were drafted.Totally 15 experts were selected for two rounds of Delphi method expert correspondence and the results were statistically analyzed to finalize the questions for inclusion in the guidelines.Results A total of 65 entries were finally identified for inclusion in the guideline questions and condensed into 8 guideline questions.The quality control of the two rounds of Delphi method was good.The positive coefficient of experts in both rounds was 100%.The coefficient of authority of experts was>0.70.In the degree of Delphi coordination,the mean coefficients of variation were 0.23 and 0.26,and the coefficients of Kendall's concordance were 0.510 and 0.309,respectively(P<0.05).Conclusion This study uses two rounds of Delphi method to determine the issues included in the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in in Endometriosis,laying a solid foundation for the subsequent development of the guidelines.
7.Effects of Shenfu Injection in Inhibiting Ferroptosis on Oxidative Stress Injury in Rat Cardiomyocytes
Ziyi WANG ; Jin GUO ; Qian ZHANG ; Xiaoqian LIAO ; Xingyu FAN ; Zhixi HU ; Qingyong HE
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(6):86-92
Objective To observe the effects of Shenfu Injection on ferroptosis-related factors and oxidative stress-related indexes in rat cardiomyocytes treated with isoproterenol;To explore its mechanism in treating chronic heart failure.Methods Isoproterenol was used to induce rat H9c2 cardiomyocyte injury.The cells were divided into normal group,model group,Shenfu Injection group and Ferrostatin-1 group,and treated with corresponding intervention.Transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the ultrastructure of cellular mitochondria,ferrous ion fluorescent probe was used to detect Fe2+content in cells,flow cytometry was used to detect intracellular contents of ROS and Lipid-ROS;colorimetry was used to detect the contents of MDA,GSH,SOD and GSH-Px in cells;Western blot and RT-qPCR were used to detect the protein and mRNA expressions of GPX4,FTH1,SLC7A11,p53,COX2 and Nrf2 in cells.Results Compared with the normal group,the survival rate of H9c2 cells in the model group was significantly reduced(P<0.01),with cell swelling and rupture,mitochondrial shrinkage,decreased quantity and disordered arrangement,more damaged mitochondria,the contents of Fe2+,ROS,Lipid-ROS and MDA in cells significantly increased(P<0.01),while the contents of GSH,SOD and GSH-Px significantly decreased(P<0.01),the expressions of p53,COX2 protein and mRNA significantly increased(P<0.01),the expressions of GPX4,FTH1,SLC7A11 and Nrf2 protein and mRNA significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the survival rates of H9c2 cells in Shenfu Injection group and Ferrostatin-1 group significantly increased(P<0.01),there was a larger number of normal mitochondria and a more complete structure,the contents of Fe2+,ROS,Lipid-ROS and MDA in cells were significantly decreased(P<0.01),while the contents of GSH,SOD and GSH-Px were significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),the expressions of p53,COX2 protein and mRNA were significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01),while the expressions of GPX4,FTH1,SLC7A11 and Nrf2 protein and mRNA significantly increased(P<0.01).Conclusion Shenfu Injection can reduce p53 expression,weaken its inhibitory effect on SLC7A11,thereby promoting GPX4 expression,inhibiting ferroptosis,reducing lipid peroxide accumulation,increasing cellular antioxidant capacity,and alleviating myocardial cell oxidative damage.
8.Correlation of two serum markers with cerebral ischemia after interventional surgery in elderly patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms
Wenping HU ; Penghui LI ; Longlong PENG ; Hanqing LIAO
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2025;27(8):1005-1009
Objective To investigate the relationship of serum levels of neurofilament light chain protein(NFL)and chemerin with cerebral ischemia after interventional therapy in elderly patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms.Methods A total of 258 patients with unruptured in-tracranial aneurysms undergoing stent-assisted coil embolization in our hospital from January 2020 to January 2024 were enrolled.They were divided into a cerebral ischemia group(52 cases)and a non-cerebral ischemia group(206 cases).The serum NFL and chemerin levels were detected.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to analyze the risk factors for cerebral is-chemia in the patients after interventional surgery.Results The cerebral ischemia group had sig-nificantly higher ratio of implantation of 3 stents,larger diameter of aneurysms,increased levels of NFL and chemerin before operation,10 min from the start of operation and 24 h after operation,and longer operation time than the non-cerebral ischemia group(P<0.05,P<0.01).Larger aneu-rysm diameter,longer operation time,and higher NFL and chemerin levels were the risk factors for cerebral ischemia in patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysm after interventional sur-gery(P<0.05,P<0.01).The AUC value of aneurysm diameter,operation time,NFL and chemerin,and combination of these indicators in predicting cerebral ischemia in patients with un-ruptured intracranial aneurysm after interventional surgery was 0.772,0.794,0.826,0.837,and 0.920,respectively,with that of the combination higher than that of each indicator alone(P<0.05).Conclusion For the elderly patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms,the increases of serum NFL and chemerin levels are associated with cerebral ischemia after stent-assisted coil embolization,which can predict the risk of cerebral ischemia after interventional therapy.
9.Development, reliability, and validity of a treatment-related quality of life scale for Chinese patients with multiple myeloma
Chunyan SUN ; Zhen CAI ; Bing CHEN ; Lijuan CHEN ; Wenming CHEN ; Kaiyang DING ; Juan DU ; Rong FU ; Chengcheng FU ; Da GAO ; Guangxun GAO ; Yanjuan HE ; Jian HOU ; Ming JIANG ; Fei LI ; Jian LI ; Juan LI ; Zhenyu LI ; Aijun LIAO ; Jing LIU ; Jun LUO ; Jianmin LUO ; Yanping MA ; Jianqing MI ; Ting NIU ; Hongling PENG ; Yongping SONG ; Luqun WANG ; Rong ZHAN ; Xi ZHANG ; Yu HU
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(8):713-721
Objective:To develop a treatment-related quality of life scale for Chinese patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and to test its reliability and validity.Methods:The initial scale was constructed through a literature search, Delphi expert correspondence, and cognitive testing. This study conducted a preliminary survey of 379 patients with MM and a formal survey of 865 patients from the hematology departments of 155 hospitals nationwide from February 2024 to March 2024. The final scale was obtained after conducting item analysis and reliability and validity tests on the initial scale.Results:The constructed scale contains 36 items covering six domains: physiological, psychological, social, treatment side effects, general health, and others. In the preliminary survey, the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of each item ranged from 0.597 to 0.939, and the test-retest reliability was 0.747 ( P<0.001). Exploratory factor analysis extracted eight common factors with a cumulative variance contribution of 60.058%. In the formal survey, the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of each item ranged from 0.484 to 0.930, and the test-retest reliability was 0.835 ( P<0.001). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a comparative fit index of 0.750, a root-mean-square error of approximation of 0.090, and a root-mean-square residual of 0.067. Conclusion:The treatment-related quality of life scale for Chinese patients with MM designed in this study exhibited good reliability and validity, reflecting the impact of treatment on the quality of life of patients. This scale can provide a reference to clinicians for assessing the disease status of patients.
10.Exploration and practice of multidisciplinary outpatient services for comorbidities with general practice as the core in a general hospital
Xing XIAO ; Zheng XUE ; Qi HU ; Xin LIAO ; Ling DING ; Shuaiwen HUANG ; Honglian ZHOU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2025;24(2):212-215
With the trend of population aging, the number of patients with comorbidities is increasing, who are the main subjects of general practice service in general hospitals. Tongji Hospital created a new service model and opened a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic based on general practice department (MDT general practic clinic) for patients with comorbidities in December 2021, which has improved the clinical outcomes, and the medical experience and satisfaction of patients. This article elaborates on the organizational structure, team building, and operational process of the MDT general practice clinic for comorbidities; analyzes the characteristics of patients and the implementation effects, to provide a reference for comorbidity patient service in general hospitals.


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