1.Construction and application of the standardized management index system for traditional Chinese medicine reserved in the department of medical institutions
He TANG ; Longlong TANG ; Xiaoyu JU ; Youquan TANG ; Huiling GUO ; Shengjiang GUAN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(1):1-5
OBJECTIVE To establish a whole-process quality management index system for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) reserved in the department of medical institutions, providing a reference for standardized management. METHODS An initial indicator framework was determined by collecting and analyzing relevant laws, regulations, policy documents, group standards, and literature on TCM management. Two rounds of Delphi expert consultation involving 20 experts were conducted to refine and optimize the indicator system. The analytic hierarchy process was used to construct judgment matrices and convert the indicator weights into a percentage-based system; an assessment was conducted on 14 departments with reserved TCM among the affiliated units of the Quality Management and Control Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hebei Province. RESULTS The response rate for both rounds of consultation was 100%, with an expert authority coefficient of 0.89. The final quality management system of TCM reserved in the department included four first-level indicators: management (composite weight: 0.366 3), processing (composite weight: 0.119 7), storage (composite weight: 0.291 7) and usage (composite weight: 0.222 3), and twenty-four second-level indicators, such as establishing an organizational structure for hospital drug quality management and having dedicated regulations for backup drugs in clinical departments. Kendall’s coefficient of concordance confirmed consistency across all levels of indicators. Based on the application of the indicator system for evaluation, the average score for the standardized management of reserved TCM in the department of medical institutions increased from 67.01 points to 85.15 points over three months. CONCLUSIONS The constructed indicator system meets the standardized management requirements for reserved TCM, enabling closed-loop management across the entire process of management, processing, storage and usage. It provides a reference for medical institutions to enhance the precision and standardization of reserved TCM management.
2.The Role and Regulatory Mechanisms of FOXO1 in Hepatic Lipid Deposition
Meng JIA ; Fang-Hui LI ; Shi-Zhan YAN ; Ai-Ju LI ; Yi-Le WANG ; Pin-Shi NI ; Jia-Han HE ; Yin-Lu LI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(4):905-919
Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is fundamentally driven by an imbalance in hepatic fatty-acid flux: the influx of fatty acids exceeds the liver’s capacity for disposal, resulting in excessive hepatic lipid accumulation, predominantly in the form of triglycerides (TGs). The occurrence and progression of MAFLD depend on disordered regulation across multiple metabolic steps, including fatty-acid uptake, de novo lipogenesis (DNL), fatty-acid oxidation (FAO), and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) export. Forkhead box protein O1 (FOXO1) is a key transcriptional regulator within the hepatic network coordinating glucose and lipid metabolism. Under metabolic stress and insulin resistance (IR), FOXO1 expression is frequently increased, whereas its inhibitory phosphorylation is reduced. These changes enhance FOXO1 nuclear localization and transcriptional activity, thereby reprogramming the expression of genes related to metabolism in the liver. Because hepatic lipid deposition is the central pathological feature of MAFLD, the functional status of FOXO1 directly influences hepatic lipid homeostasis. Growing evidence suggests that FOXO1 can exert bidirectional, environment-dependent effects on hepatic lipid accumulation; however, the molecular basis for this functional switch remains incompletely understood. This review systematically summarizes the biological functions and regulatory mechanisms of FOXO1 and its roles in hepatic lipid metabolism, with a particular focus on its crosstalk with insulin signaling. FOXO1 expression is shaped by RNA modifications and epigenetic regulation mediated by non-coding RNAs. Its transcriptional output is precisely governed by post-translational modifications—such as phosphorylation and acetylation—as well as by coordinated nucleocytoplasmic shuttling. Notably, these regulatory patterns vary markedly across nutritional states, degrees of insulin resistance, and stages of disease. In the fed state, insulin/IGF-1 signaling activates the PI3K-AKT pathway, promoting the inhibitory phosphorylation of FOXO1 and facilitating additional modifications, including acetylation, methylation, and ubiquitination. Together, these events drive FOXO1 export from the nucleus and dampen its transcriptional activity, suppressing gluconeogenesis and constraining lipogenic programs. Conversely, during fasting or when insulin signaling is weakened, FOXO1 inhibition is relieved. FOXO1 accumulates in the nucleus, binds to DNA, and regulates the transcription of downstream target genes. Mechanistically, FOXO1 can aggravate hepatic lipid accumulation by activating genes involved in TG synthesis while repressing FAO-related pathways, thereby favoring storage over oxidation. However, under specific conditions, FOXO1 may also alleviate the hepatic lipid burden by promoting TG hydrolysis and enhancing VLDL secretion, thereby reducing the net hepatic lipid load. In addition, lipotoxic signals mediated by ceramides and diacylglycerols (Cer/DAG) activate atypical protein kinase C (aPKC), further exacerbating the disruption of the AKT-FOXO1 axis. This vicious cycle ultimately produces a metabolic paradox in which increased hepatic glucose output coexists with persistent, insulin-independent lipogenesis, accelerating MAFLD progression. Importantly, FOXO1 regulation is not uniform: during early metabolic overload, insulin-mediated suppression may remain effective, whereas in advanced insulin resistance, the loss of AKT control permits sustained FOXO1 activity. Such stage-dependent dynamics may help explain why FOXO1 can either promote steatosis or, in certain contexts, support programs that facilitate lipid turnover. Accordingly, interventions should be liver-specific and tuned to the disease stage, aiming to curb maladaptive FOXO1 signaling while preserving its capacity to promote triglyceride hydrolysis and VLDL secretion when advantageous. Overall, this review offers an important perspective on MAFLD pathogenesis, emphasizing FOXO1 as a potential therapeutic target and providing a theoretical basis for developing liver-specific, disease-course-dependent precision interventions.
3.Construction and application of clinical inapplicability evaluation system for instructions of oral Chinese patent medicines containing toxic decoction pieces
He TANG ; Longlong TANG ; Xiaoyu JU ; Youquan TANG ; Zhihua WANG ; Jie CHENG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(11):1398-1402
OBJECTIVE To construct a clinical inapplicability evaluation system for the instructions of oral Chinese patent medicines containing toxic decoction pieces, so as to provide references for the revision and improvement of such drug instructions and the formulation of instructions for new drugs. METHODS The initial indicator framework was determined based on policy documents and literature related to instruction registration and revision. Two rounds of Delphi consultation were conducted among 25 experts to refine and optimize the indicator system. The analytic hierarchy process was employed to construct judgment matrices and obtain indicator weights. The comprehensive weights were converted into a 100-point scale to evaluate 11 instructions of oral Chinese patent medicines containing toxic decoction pieces from the medical institution of the research team. RESULTS The average questionnaire recovery rate of the two rounds of consultation was 96%. The expert authority coefficients were 0.87 and 0.88, respectively, and the Kendall’s W was statistically significant ( P <0.001). The final evaluation system comprised 4 first-level indicators (defect of toxicity identification, defect of dosage information, defect of risk warning, and defect of information guidance) and 24 second-level indicators (e.g., failure to label toxic decoction pieces in 【warnings】, failure to indicate all decoction piece compositions, absence of medication course specifications, etc.). The total scores of the 11 oral Chinese patent medicine instructions ranged from 15.50 to 50.87 points. The main clinical inapplicability issues included the absence of medication course specifications and the failure to provide warnings in items such as 【precautions】 for decoction pieces involving the “eighteen incompatibilities and nineteen mutual antagonisms”. CONCLUSIONS The constructed indicator system can meet the requirements for evaluating the clinical inapplicability of instructions for oral Chinese patent medicines containing toxic decoction pieces. All evaluated instructions exhibited certain clinical applicability defects. Pharmaceutical manufacturers should revise the instructions in accordance with policy requirements and clinical needs.
4.Trend analysis of changes in blood donor populations in CSBT sentinel sites from 2021 to 2025
Xiaojie GUO ; Junhong YANG ; Wenqin ZHU ; Ruru HE ; Guoqiang FENG ; Ruiqing JU ; Fei TANG ; Zhujiang YE ; Mingliang YUAN ; Xin CHEN ; Zhenping LU ; Dongfu XIE ; Qing XU ; Xia HUANG ; Jia ZENG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(8):1052-1060
Objective: To analyze the structural changes in whole blood and apheresis platelet donations in Chinese Society of Blood Transfusion (CSBT) sentinel units from 2021 to 2025, and to provide evidence for donor recruitment and blood service management. Methods: Aggregated data reported by sentinel sites were collected and stratified according to six indicators: age, sex, donation history, donation volume, donation site, and organization mode. Pearson χ
test, Cramer′V coefficient, Cochran-Armitage trend test and simple linear regression were adopted for analysis. Results: A total of 16 256 973 whole blood donations and 1 576 546 apheresis platelet donations were included. Among whole-blood donations, the proportion of donors aged 18-22 years decreased from 27.30% to 10.60%. The proportion of male donors increased from 58.81% to 63.13%; the proportion of people aged 30 and above increased from 58.40% to 75.30%; the proportion of fixed locations rose from 28.37% to 36.57%; the proportion of social groups increased from 21.69% to 39.69%. The 400-mL donations decreased from 62.12% to 53.46%, while individually initiated voluntary donations remained above 50%. Apheresis platelet donations were predominantly from males, individuals aged 30-39 years, and repeat donors; 2-treatment-unit apheresis platelet donations increased from 67.19% to 74.93%, and individually initiated donations accounted for 92.97%-96.02%. Statistically significant overall annual compositional differences were observed for all six indicators (all P<0.001), whereas linear trends for some sub-categories were not statistically significant. Conclusion: In the participating CSBT sentinel units, among whole blood donations, the proportions of donors aged 18-22 years, university-organized group donations, and donations at blood mobiles decreased, whereas the proportions of organizational group donations and donations at fixed venues increased. The apheresis platelet donation cohort is relatively mature and is evolving toward a high-efficiency donation model. Individual voluntary donation remains the primary organization mode for both donation types. Strategies such as youth donor recruitment, optimized layout of fixed donation sites, and retention of repeat donors should be strengthened to improve the resilience of blood supply.
5.Mechanism of Action of Kaixinsan in Ameliorating Alzheimer's Disease
Xiaoming HE ; Xiaotong WANG ; Dongyu MIN ; Xinxin WANG ; Meijia CHENG ; Yongming LIU ; Yetao JU ; Yali YANG ; Changbin YUAN ; Changyang YU ; Li ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):20-29
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of action of Kaixinsan in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) based on network pharmacology, molecular docking, and animal experimental validation. MethodsThe Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform(TCMSP) and the Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine(ETCM) databases were used to obtain the active ingredients and targets of Kaixinsan. GeneCards, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man(OMIM), TTD, PharmGKB, and DrugBank databases were used to obtain the relevant targets of AD. The intersection (common targets) of the active ingredient targets of Kaixinsan and the relevant targets of AD was taken, and the network interaction analysis of the common targets was carried out in the STRING database to construct a protein-protein interaction(PPI) network. The CytoNCA plugin within Cytoscape was used to screen out the core targets, and the Metascape platform was used to perform gene ontology(GO) functional enrichment analysis and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes(KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis. The “drug-active ingredient-target” interaction network was constructed with the help of Cytoscape 3.8.2, and AutoDock Vina was used for molecular docking. Scopolamine (SCOP) was utilized for modeling and injected intraperitoneally once daily. Thirty-two male C57/BL6 mice were randomly divided into blank control (CON) group (0.9% NaCl, n=8), model (SCOP) group (3 mg·kg-1·d-1, n=8), positive control group (3 mg·kg-1·d-1 of SCOP+3 mg·kg-1·d-1 of Donepezil, n=8), and Kaixinsan group (3 mg·kg-1·d-1 of SCOP+6.5 g·kg-1·d-1 of Kaixinsan, n=8). Mice in each group were administered with 0.9% NaCl, Kaixinsan, or Donepezil by gavage twice a day for 14 days. Morris water maze experiment was used to observe the learning memory ability of mice. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining method was used to observe the pathological changes in the CA1 area of the mouse hippocampus. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to determine the serum acetylcholine (ACh) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) contents of mice. Western blot method was used to detect the protein expression levels of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3) and nuclear transcription factor(NF)-κB p65 in the hippocampus of mice. ResultsA total of 73 active ingredients of Kaixinsan were obtained, and 578 potential targets (common targets) of Kaixinsan for the treatment of AD were screened out. Key active ingredients included kaempferol, gijugliflozin, etc.. Potential core targets were STAT3, NF-κB p65, et al. GO functional enrichment analysis obtained 3 124 biological functions, 254 cellular building blocks, and 461 molecular functions. KEGG pathway enrichment obtained 248 pathways, mainly involving cancer-related pathways, TRP pathway, cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP) pathway, and NF-κB pathway. Molecular docking showed that the binding of the key active ingredients to the target targets was more stable. Morris water maze experiment indicated that Kaixinsan could improve the learning memory ability of SCOP-induced mice. HE staining and ELISA results showed that Kaixinsan had an ameliorating effect on central nerve injury in mice. Western blot test indicated that Kaixinsan had a down-regulating effect on the levels of NF-κB p65 phosphorylation and STAT3 phosphorylation in the hippocampal tissue of mice in the SCOP model. ConclusionKaixinsan can improve the cognitive impairment function in SCOP model mice and may reduce hippocampal neuronal damage and thus play a therapeutic role in the treatment of AD by regulating NF-κB p65, STAT3, and other targets involved in the NF-κB signaling pathway.
6.Diagnosis and treatment strategies of respiratory viral infection in transplant recipients
Chunrong JU ; Chuangli HAO ; Wujun XUE ; Jianxing HE
Organ Transplantation 2025;16(2):220-228
Viral infection has always been a significant challenge to human health. Transplant recipients, including those who have undergone solid organ transplantation and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, are at high risk of viral infection due to their weak immune function under immunosuppressive therapy. Unlike the general population, transplant recipients are prone to pneumonia and even severe pneumonia after respiratory viral infection, which requires close attention from clinicians. Therefore, this article reviews the clinical characteristics and special management of viral infection in this population, focusing on the epidemiological features of common respiratory viral infection in transplant recipients, early diagnosis and intervention after infection, severe warning signs and drug treatment strategies, for the reference of clinical colleagues.
7.Clinical efficacy of Wenshen Chushi Decoction combined with LIPUS on erectile dysfunction with renal deficiency and phlegm-dampness syndrome
Wen-xiong ZHU ; Yi-feng YUAN ; Tao LIU ; Bo LI ; Liu-ya LONG ; Qi-hua CHEN ; Ju-qiao HE
National Journal of Andrology 2025;31(6):519-525
Objective:To explore the clinical efficacy of Wenshen Chushi Decoction combined with low intensity pulsed ultra-sound(LIPUS)on erectile dysfunction(ED)caused by renal deficiency and phlegm-dampness syndrome.Methods:One hundred and twenty ED patients were included from the Department of Andrology in the First Hospital of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.The patients in control group were treated with Wenshen Chushi Decoction.While the patients in observation group were trea-ted with Wenshen Chushi Decoction combined with LIPUS for 8 consecutive weeks.After the treatment,the efficacy was evaluated using the International Index of Erectile Function-5(IIEF-5)score,Penile Flow Index(PFI),Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Score,Self-Rating Depression Scale(SDS)score,and Self-Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS)score.Safety was also observed.And the ef-ficacy was followed up 4 weeks after the end of treatment.Results:Fifty-seven cases were enrolled into control group finally with 55 cases in the treatment group.After the treatment,all the patients in both of groups showed an improvement in IIEF-5 scores(P<0.01).Compared with the control group(19.09±2.22),the IIEF-5 score in observation group(20.42±2.39)increased signifi-cantly(P<0.01).After the treatment,the scores of PFI,TCM syndrome and SDS in both groups decreased(P<0.01,P<0.05,P<0.01).Compared with the control group([3.77±1.21],[9.91±1.71]and[39.88±2.63]points),the observation group([2.92±1.08],[4.78±1.45],and[34.51±2.09]points)showed a more significant decrease(P<0.01).There was no significant difference in total effective rate between the two groups(P>0.05).During follow-up,the IIEF-5 scores of both groups of patients were higher than those before(P<0.05,P<0.01),and the observation group score was higher than that in the control group([17.15±3.37]vs[13.63±1.96],P<0.01).No adverse reaction and abnormality of indicators occurred in both of two groups.Conclusion:Wenshen Chushi Decoction has a significant therapeutic effect on ED caused by renal deficiency and phlegm-dampness syndrome.It can not only improve the quality of erection,but also improve the physical and mental symptoms associated with ED,which makes therapeutic effect lasting longer.
8.Construction of milk donation of self-efficacy scale and test of reliability and validity for lost newborns based on COSMIN
Ronghua XIAN ; Ju YANG ; Li LIU ; Mei HE ; Yuan ZHANG ; Biao SHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(20):1581-1587
Objective:To develop a self-efficacy scale of milk donation and test its reliability and validity, in order to provide a scientific evaluation tool for the corresponding study.Methods:According to Bandura′s self-efficacy theory and consensus-based standards for the selection of health measurement instruments, the scale was developed by means of literature search, article pool establishment and expert letter consultation. A pre-survey was conducted on 30 newborn bereaved women, a formal investigation was conducted on 231 newborn bereaved women, and 115 newborn bereaved women were selected for exploratory factor analysis. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed on 116 parturients with neonatal loss to determine the reliability and validity of the scale.Results:The final scale includes 3 dimensions and 13 items. Three common factors were extracted by exploratory factor analysis, and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 77.962%. A scale with three dimensions, included breast milk donation resilience, breast milk donation cognition and breast milk donation motivation, and 13 items was determined. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the model fit of the scale was good ( χ2/ df = 1.390, RMSEA = 0.063, RMR = 0.046, NFI = 0.924, NNFI = 0.971, GFI = 0.924, CFI = 0.977). The content validity index was 0.835. Cronbach′s α coefficient of the total volume table was 0.919, and the coefficients of each dimension were 0.892, 0.905 and 0.844, respectively. The broken half reliability of the scale was 0.893, and the broken half reliability of each dimension was 0.857, 0.881 and 0.711, respectively. The retest reliability of the scale was 0.814, and the retest reliability of each dimension was 0.803, 0.825 and 0.767, respectively. Conclusions:The scale has good reliability and validity, and can be used to evaluate the self-efficacy of milk donation in lost newborns.
9.Construction and application of an intelligent system for recognition,pre-vention,and control of infectious diseases and multidrug-resistant orga-nism infections
Chenguang LI ; Zetao PAN ; Haozhi ZHU ; Xu JU ; Zhonglian HE ; Chaofeng LI ; Huan LI
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(4):499-505
Objective To construct an intelligent recognition,prevention,and control system for infectious disea-ses and multidrug-resistant organism infections,aiming at improving the efficacy of full-process management,and to evaluate its application effects.Methods Based on personalized logic parsing rules that accurately reflect the infec-tion status and transmission risks in real-time,an intelligent recognition,prevention,and control system with func-tions of automatic recognition,dynamic labeling,real-time sharing,early warning,and visual guidance was estab-lished.Patients undergoing invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in two departments of a tertiary first-class hospital from October 2023 to May 2024 were selected as the research subjects.The differences in recognition,pre-vention,and control efficacy before and after the application of the system were compared using a self-controlled method,with traditional manual management as the control group and intelligent system management as the experi-mental group.Results A total of 2 146 patients were included in the analysis.The recognition,prevention,and control rate and the accuracy rate of recognizing infected individuals using the intelligent system were enhanced sig-nificantly compared with those using manual mode(improved from 5.3%and 72.4%to 100%,respectively),with statistical significance(both P<0.001).The median early warning time for infection information reached 85.20 days,with 100%early warning achieved.The average time spent by medical staff on infection information recogni-tion and management was reduced by 4.71 hours per day.Conclusion The intelligent system constructed in this study significantly improves the effectiveness of full-process management in recognition,prevention,and control of infectious diseases and multidrug-resistant organism infection,effectively reduces the risk of cross-infection,and en-hances the efficiency of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
10.Determination of contezolid in human cerebro spinal fluid by UPLC-MS/MS
Ju-ping YUN ; Zi-he WANG ; Wen-jing WANG ; Wei LIU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2025;41(1):91-95
Objective To establish a method for determining the concentration of contezolid in human cerebro spinal fluid(CSF)using ultra high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS).Methods Linezolid as the internal standard(IS)and acetonitrile as the protein precipitant.Waters ACQUITY UPLC? BEH C18(2.1 mm × 50.0 mm,1.7 μm)chromatographic column was used for separation,with a mobile phase of 0.1%formic acid aqueous solution-0.1%formic acid acetonitrile solution,gradient elution method,flow rate was 0.4 mL·min-1,column temperature was 40 ℃,automatic sampler temperature was 10 ℃,the analysis time was 4 minutes.Electrospray ion source,positive ion mode,and multi-reaction monitoring scanning mode were used.The monitoring and analysis ion pairs for contezolid were m/z 409.15→269.14,and the monitoring ion pairs for linezolid were m/z 338.14 → 195.10.The specificity,standard curve and lower limit of quantification(LLOQ),precision and recovery rate,matrix effect,residual effect,dilution effect and stability of the method were investigated.Results The endogenous substances in CSF do not interfere with the determination of the analyte contezolid and the internal standard linezolid,and the method has good specificity.Satisfactory linearity was observed within the concentration range of 20-5 000 ng·mL-1 for contezolid in CSF,the calibration curve was y=8.97 × 10-4x+1.95 × 10-2(r=0.999 1),and the LLOQ was 20 ng·mL-1.Precision of the intra-batch and inter-batch relative standard deviation(RSD)<15%,and the extraction recovery were 90.96%-98.71%.The average normalized matrix effect factor of the quality control CSF sample were 94.39%-100.25%.The RSD of dilution effect<15%.The CSF samples of contezolid were stored at room temperature,in the automatic sampler for 72 hours,-20 ℃ and-80 ℃ for 90 days,and subjected to repeated freezing and thawing three times,were stable with all of which the RSD<10%.Conclusion This method is high sensitivity,rapid,simple and accurate,which is very suitable for the therapeutic drug monitoring of contezolid in human CSF.

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