1.Gualou Xiebai Banxiatang in Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review
Yalong KANG ; Bo NING ; Juanjuan TAN ; Hongfei QI ; Yan SHI ; Fang GUAN ; Haifang WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(2):256-267
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD),a group of common diseases in clinical practice,are witnessing a steady rise in both incidence and mortality rates,posing a challenge to public health. Gualou Xiebai Banxiatang,originating from Synopsis of the Golden Chamber (《金匮要略》),was initially used to treat severe cases of chest impediment. The formula consists of Trichosanthis Fructus,Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus,Pinelliae Rhizoma,and Baijiu. It has a wide range of clinical applications,with therapeutic effects including moving Qi to relieve depression,activating Yang to dissipate mass,and expelling phlegm to alleviate chest congestion. In recent years,clinical research has confirmed that Gualou Xiebai Banxiatang,with or without modification,used alone or in combination with Western medicine,has definite effects in the treatment of CVD such as hyperlipidemia,coronary atherosclerotic heart disease,hypertension,heart failure,and arrhythmia. It can alleviate disease symptoms and reduce the risk of re-hospitalization. Basic research indicates that the mechanisms of Gualou Xiebai Banxiatang include improving endothelial functions,exhibiting anti-inflammatory properties,countering oxidative stress,preventing apoptosis,inhibiting ventricular remodeling,regulating mitochondrial functions,improving hemorheology,and modulating autophagy and neurotransmitters. This article reviews relevant articles in recent years with focuses on the compatibility,clinical application,and mechanism of Gualou Xiebai Banxiatang. This review is expected to provide a theoretical basis for the mechanism research and clinical application of this formula in treating CVD and to offer ideas and reference for in-depth research.
2.LncRNA MAGI2-AS3 enhances cisplatin sensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer cells by regulating the miR-1269a/PTEN/AKT pathway
Xirui FAN ; Zhilin QI ; Yuanjie DENG ; Zihan YANG ; Li SUN ; Guohao LI ; Juanjuan LIANG ; Fei WU ; Liwen YUAN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(10):2033-2043
Objective To investigate the mechanism mediating the regulatory effect of lncRNA MAGI2-AS3 on cisplatin(DDP)resistance in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Methods MAGI2-AS3 and miR-1269a expression levels were detected by qRT-PCR in DDP-sensitive lung cancer cell lines(A549 and H1299)and their resistant counterparts(A549/DDP and H1299/DDP).In A549 and H1299 cells with MAGI2-AS3 silencing and A549/DDP and H1299/DDP cells overexpressing MAGI2-AS3,the effects of 20 μmol/L DDP on cell viability and apoptosis were examined with CCK-8 assay,colony formation assay,flow cytometry and Western blotting,and the changes in epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)were assessed with wound healing and Transwell assays.The interaction between MAGI2-AS3,miR-1269a and PTEN was predicted using GEPIA,StarBase and miRDB and verified with luciferase reporter gene assay and radioimmunoprecipitation(RIP)assay.A miR-1269a mimic and pcDNA3.1-PTEN plasmid were used to perform the rescue assay.Results MAGI2-AS3 expression was significantly downregulated in lung cancer tissues(P<0.05)in association with a poor prognosis(P<0.05).In the two DDP-resistant lung cancer cell lines,MAGI2-AS3 expression was significantly lowered as compared with the sensitive cells.Silencing MAGI2-AS3 significantly enhanced cell viability and promoted EMT of A549 and H1299 cells irrespective of DDP treatment,and also decreased DDP-induced apoptosis of the cells.In A549/DDP and H1299/DDP cells,MAGI2-AS3 overexpression strongly repressed cell viability and EMT irrespective of DDP treatment and promoted DDP-induced cell apoptosis.Luciferase reporter gene and RIP assays confirmed the binding of MAGI2-AS3 with miR-1269a and the binding of miR-1269a with 3'-UTR domain of PTEN.The rescue assay demonstrated that MAGI2-AS3 acted as a sponge for miR-1269a to promote PTEN expression and downregulate AKT phosphorylation,thus inhibiting EMT and promoting DDP-induced apoptosis of A549/DDP cells.Conclusion MAGI2-AS3 enhances DDP sensitivity of NSCLC by targeted regulation of the miR-1269a/PTEN/AKT signaling axis.
3.Marriage intention among HIV-infected men who have sex with men
CHEN Qi ; XUE Fei ; GUI Juanjuan ; LÜ ; Xin ; XIE Feng
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(5):397-401
Objective:
To investigate the marriage intention and its influencing factors among HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM), so as to provide the reference for formulating high-risk behavior intervention strategies and reducing the risk of HIV transmission among this population.
Methods:
Unmarried HIV-infected MSM were sampled from newly reported HIV/AIDS patients in Gongshu District of Hangzhou City from 2020 to 2022. Participants' sociodemographic information, family status and marriage intention were collected using questionnaire surveys. Factors affecting marriage intention were identified using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 430 questionnaires were allocated and 400 valid questionnaires were recovered, with an effective recovery rate of 93.02%. The respondents had a mean age of (28.90±4.67) years, and included 271 cases with registered residence outside Hangzhou City (67.75%). There were 82 cases indicating that they would probably or definitely get married, accounting for 20.50%, including 46 cases (56.10%) aged 30 years and older, 67 cases (81.71%) engaged in commercial services/freelance work/worker and 53 cases (64.63%) being the only children. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that unmarried HIV-infected MSM who were aged 30 years and older (OR=2.751, 95%CI: 1.230-6.154), had a monthly income of <10 000 Yuan (5 000 to <10 000 Yuan, OR=7.010, 95%CI: 2.049-23.981; <5 000 Yuan, OR=5.229, 95%CI: 1.803-15.165), had a high school education and below (OR=5.935, 95%CI: 1.775-19.844), were the only children (OR=3.407, 95%CI: 1.468-7.910), came from families with economic conditions above the average level (OR=8.906, 95%CI: 2.070-38.308), did not disclose their sexual orientation (OR=3.298, 95%CI: 1.118-9.727), held a positive attitude towards government policies (OR=70.544, 95%CI: 14.583-341.237), had no homosexual intercourse in the past six months (OR=3.583, 95%CI: 1.278-10.044), and had not informed their sexual partners of their HIV status (OR=2.910, 95%CI: 1.228-6.897) were more willing to get married.
Conclusion
A certain proportion of unmarried HIV-infected MSM in Gongshu District are willing to get married, and their marriage intention is affected by age, educational level, family economic conditions, the only children or not, disclosing sexual orientation or not, having homosexual intercourse in the past six months or not, informing sexual partners of HIV status or not, and the attitude towards government policies.
4.Status of anemia and its association with feeding patterns in infants and toddlers aged 6 - 24 months in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture
Xiaolan MA ; Huiling WANG ; Ting CAO ; Xiaorong MA ; Juanjuan XU ; Qi HAN ; Haolan MA ; Xiaoyang HE ; Jianhua MA ; Gexiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Child Health Care 2024;32(3):273-279
【Objective】 To investigate the anemia status of infants and toddlers aged 6 - 24 months in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, and to comprehensively evaluate the differences in feeding behaviors between anaemic and normal children through the infant and child feeding index (ICFI) and feeding knowledge scores, so as to provide reference for the guidance of infants and young children feeding in ethnic minority areas and the promotion of children′s growth and development. 【Methods】 Taking infants and young children aged 6 - 24 months in Linxia Prefecture as the study subjects, a multi-stage random sampling method was used to select children who met the requirements from 5 townships and 5 villages in 7 counties in 2019 and 2020.Periphral blood samples were collected to test the level of hemoglobin, so as to determine the anemia status.Meanwhile, physical examination was performed and a questionnaire survey of guardians was conducted to analyze the association betweenanaemia and feeding patterns 【Results】 A total of 3 901 infants and children were included in this study, of whom 729 (18.70%) were anaemic, with a mean ICFI score of 12.56±2.70 and a mean feeding knowledge score of 1.97±1.01.There was no statistically significant association of low feeding knowledge score and low ICFI with anaemia after adjusting for confounders (P>0.05), Unqualified meat addition in ICFI was a risk factor for anaemia (OR=1.355, P=0.042), while non-bottle feeding in the past 24 hours (OR=0.762, P=0.021), and breastfeeding in the past 24 hours of infants and toddlers aged 12 - 24 months (OR=0.228, P=0.018) were protective factor for anemia in infants and toddlers aged 12 - 24 months. 【Conclusions】 The average prevalence of anemia in infants and toddlers aged 6 - 24 months in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture of Gansu Province is high, but the level of infant feeding and the level of feeding knowledge of caregivers are low.Early adherence to breastfeeding, timely addition of supplementary food, and more comsumpution of meat for children are conducive to preventing anemia.
5.Effectiveness and safety of sequential therapy with parathyroid hormone analogues and bisphosphonates for osteoporosis:a meta-analysis
Juanjuan YAO ; Chunxia SHI ; Leyuan ZHANG ; Jun MA ; Mingrui QI ; Limin TIAN
China Pharmacy 2024;35(24):3059-3064
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of sequential therapy with parathyroid hormone analogues and bisphosphonates for osteoporosis. METHODS PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, Wanfang data, and SinoMed were searched in both English and Chinese databases from their inception to March 25, 2024. Two researchers independently conducted literature searches, screening, and data extraction. Review Manager 5.4 software was used for the meta-analysis. Subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses were performed based on different medication sequences in the treatment group to account for potential sources of heterogeneity. RESULTS A total of 7 randomized controlled trials involving 2 461 participants were included, with 1 215 in the treatment group and 1 246 in the control group. The meta-analysis results showed that the treatment group using sequential therapy with parathyroid hormone analogues and bisphosphonates had superior effects on improving bone mineral density at the lumbar spine [SMD=0.90, 95%CI (0.44, 1.35), P<0.001], total hip [SMD=0.68, 95%CI (0.14, 1.21), P=0.01], and femoral neck [SMD=0.45, 95%CI (0.04, 0.86), P=0.03] compared to the control group. It also significantly outperformed the control group in reducing the incidence of fractures post- treatment [OR=0.72, 95%CI (0.54, 0.97), P=0.03].significant difference was noted in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups [OR=1.21, 95%CI (0.99, 1.46), P=0.06]. Subgroup analysis based on intervention measures in the treatment group showed that switching from bisphosphonates to parathyroid hormone analogues [SMD=0.56, 95%CI (0.09, 1.03), P=0.02] or switching from parathyroid hormone analogues to bisphosphonates [SMD=0.97, 95%CI (0.49, 1.46), P<0.001] both significantly potentiated lumbar spine bone mineral density compared to the control group. Switching from bisphosphonates to parathyroid hormone analogues also significantly promoted total hip bone mineral density compared to the control group [SMD=0.66, 95%CI (0.18, 1.13), P=0.007]. Sensitivity analysis indicated that the results of this study were robust. CONCLUSIONS Sequential therapy with parathyroid hormone analogues and bisphosphonates can be recommended as an effective treatment for patients with osteoporosis, with good safety profiles. The medication sequences should be individually adjusted based on the patient’s particular situation and the different responses of various skeletal sites.
6.LncRNA MAGI2-AS3 enhances cisplatin sensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer cells by regulating the miR-1269a/PTEN/AKT pathway
Xirui FAN ; Zhilin QI ; Yuanjie DENG ; Zihan YANG ; Li SUN ; Guohao LI ; Juanjuan LIANG ; Fei WU ; Liwen YUAN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(10):2033-2043
Objective To investigate the mechanism mediating the regulatory effect of lncRNA MAGI2-AS3 on cisplatin(DDP)resistance in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Methods MAGI2-AS3 and miR-1269a expression levels were detected by qRT-PCR in DDP-sensitive lung cancer cell lines(A549 and H1299)and their resistant counterparts(A549/DDP and H1299/DDP).In A549 and H1299 cells with MAGI2-AS3 silencing and A549/DDP and H1299/DDP cells overexpressing MAGI2-AS3,the effects of 20 μmol/L DDP on cell viability and apoptosis were examined with CCK-8 assay,colony formation assay,flow cytometry and Western blotting,and the changes in epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)were assessed with wound healing and Transwell assays.The interaction between MAGI2-AS3,miR-1269a and PTEN was predicted using GEPIA,StarBase and miRDB and verified with luciferase reporter gene assay and radioimmunoprecipitation(RIP)assay.A miR-1269a mimic and pcDNA3.1-PTEN plasmid were used to perform the rescue assay.Results MAGI2-AS3 expression was significantly downregulated in lung cancer tissues(P<0.05)in association with a poor prognosis(P<0.05).In the two DDP-resistant lung cancer cell lines,MAGI2-AS3 expression was significantly lowered as compared with the sensitive cells.Silencing MAGI2-AS3 significantly enhanced cell viability and promoted EMT of A549 and H1299 cells irrespective of DDP treatment,and also decreased DDP-induced apoptosis of the cells.In A549/DDP and H1299/DDP cells,MAGI2-AS3 overexpression strongly repressed cell viability and EMT irrespective of DDP treatment and promoted DDP-induced cell apoptosis.Luciferase reporter gene and RIP assays confirmed the binding of MAGI2-AS3 with miR-1269a and the binding of miR-1269a with 3'-UTR domain of PTEN.The rescue assay demonstrated that MAGI2-AS3 acted as a sponge for miR-1269a to promote PTEN expression and downregulate AKT phosphorylation,thus inhibiting EMT and promoting DDP-induced apoptosis of A549/DDP cells.Conclusion MAGI2-AS3 enhances DDP sensitivity of NSCLC by targeted regulation of the miR-1269a/PTEN/AKT signaling axis.
7.Comparison on Quality of Honey Processed Lilii Bulbus Prepared by Traditional Empirical and Pharmacopoeial Methods Based on Chemical Analysis and Sensory Techniques
Juanjuan ZHU ; Li LIN ; Qiao ZHOU ; Qi LU ; Yanpeng DAI ; Dianhua SHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(19):198-205
ObjectiveTo compare the quality of two kinds of honey-processed Lilii Bulbus(HPLB) prepared by empirical and pharmacopoeial methods based on chemical analysis and intelligent sensory technology, and to improve and upgrade the quality standard of HPLB on the basis of excavating and inheriting the traditional experience of famous experts in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM). MethodSamples of HPLB were prepared according to the method in the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia(honey was added before frying) and the empirical method of the old pharmacists(honey was added after frying), and the appearance characteristics, thin layer chromatography(TLC) identification, inspection, leachables and other items of the two kinds of samples were detected according to the methods under the Lilii Bulbus in the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia. The fingerprints of HPLB with different honey addition methods were established by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC), and the contents of regaloside A, regaloside B and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(5-HMF) were determined, the quality difference between the two HPLB samples was evaluated by multivariate statistical analysis. Meanwhile, electronic nose and electronic tongue were used to measure the sense of smell and taste, and combined with multivariate statistical analysis, the difference sensors were screened with the variable importance in the projection(VIP) value>1 in order to compare the differences between the two kinds of HPLB. ResultCompared with HPLB prepared by the pharmacopoeial method, the sample prepared by the empirical method had lower water content, slightly higher soluble extract content, better appearance and easy storage. HPLC fingerprints of two kinds of HPLB samples were established, and the similarity between them was≥0.999, indicating that the composition of two species was similar. And 29 common peaks were calibrated, among which peaks 8 and 18 were regaloside A and regaloside B. The quantitative analysis of the index components in the two kinds of HPLB samples showed that the difference in the contents of regaloside A and regaloside B was not statistically significant, whereas the content of 5-HMF in empirical HPLB was significantly higher than that of the pharmacopoeial HPLB(P<0.01). The electronic tongue and electronic nose test results showed that the umami, umami richness and saltiness of the empirical HPLB were higher than those of the pharmacopoeial HPLB. The results of electronic nose detection showed that the four sensors W1W, W2S, W5S and W1S were the differential odor sensors of the two samples, among which the response values of W1S and W2S sensors were higher than those of the pharmacopoeial HPLB, which might be related to the content of 5-HMF. ConclusionCompared with the pharmacopoeial HPLB, the empirical sample is of better quality, but the two can be clearly distinguished by electronic nose and electronic tongue, which can provide a reference for excavating and inheriting the traditional experience of famous experts in TCM and further improving the processing methods and quality standards of HPLB.
8.A family report of cerebral small vessel disease caused by heterozygous mutation of HTRA serine peptidase 1 gene
Juanjuan HU ; Ke LI ; Xiaoxia ZENG ; Ping LI ; Shuai HU ; Xueliang QI
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2024;21(10):688-692
Cases of high-temperature requirement A serine peptidase 1(HTRA1)gene heterozygous mutation associated cerebral small vessel disease are relatively rare.Early and timely diagnosis and treatment can improve prognosis.The authors reported a 37 years old male patient admitted in Department of Neurology,the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University,whose initial symptom was transient right limb weakness,imaging suggested white matter lesions and the gene screening showed HTRA1(c.854 C>T/p.Pro285Leu)heterozygous mutation.A family survey has been conducted and the characteristics of patients in this family are as follows:they present with ischemic cerebrovascular disease,coexist with cervical or lumbar disc herniation,male patients have hair loss,some patients have cognitive dysfunction,men tend to develop the disease at an earlier age than women,and the onset age is progressively earlier from generation to generation.Therefore,for young ischemic cerebrovascular disease patients with hair loss,cognitive dysfunction,cervical or lumbar disc herniation,and obvious white matter lesions on imaging,especially those without common risk factors for cerebrovascular disease,a family history should be inquired and genetic testing should be performed to screen for HTRA1 mutations.
9.Diagnostic value of 18F-FDG and 18F-FMZ PET/CT in the localization of focal cortical dysplasia
Guanglei LI ; Juanjuan HE ; Weiqi BAO ; Shize JIANG ; Qi HUANG ; Shuhua REN ; Fang XIE ; Jie HU ; Yihui GUAN
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2024;44(10):588-591
Objective:To compare the localization accuracy of interictal 18F-FDG and 18F-flumazenil (FMZ) PET/CT imaging for focal cortical dysplasia (FCD). Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 22 patients (12 males, 10 females; age 8-36 years) with pathologically confirmed FCD who underwent surgical resection at Huashan Hospital, Fudan University from July 2021 to June 2023. All patients underwent 18F-FDG and 18F-FMZ PET/CT scans before surgery. Surgical pathological diagnosis was used as the gold standard. Visual scoring was used to analyze the images. The accuracy of the two imaging methods in the localization of FCD was compared, and subgroup analysis (FCD Ⅱa, FCD Ⅱb) of different pathological type was further performed. Paired- t test, χ2 test or Fisher′s exact test was used to analyze the data. Results:The visual score of 18F-FMZ PET/CT was higher than that of 18F-FDG (3.00±0.82 vs 2.27±0.92; t=4.17, P=0.020). The accuracy of interictal 18F-FMZ PET/CT was 77.27%(17/22), which was higher than that of 18F-FDG PET/CT (36.36%, 8/22; χ2=7.50, P=0.006). Subgroup analysis showed that within the cohort of patients diagnosed with FCD Ⅱa ( n=18), 18F-FMZ PET/CT outperformed 18F-FDG in terms of accuracy for localization (15/18 vs 6/18; P=0.006). Conclusion:Compared to 18F-FDG, 18F-FMZ PET/CT demonstrates clearer and more accurate identification of lesion borders, and exhibits higher precision, which provides valuable guidance for preoperative localization.
10.Establishment and application of an ORTCC model-based training system for orthopedic subspecialty nurses in the operating room
Heyu WU ; Ying YANG ; Qiong MA ; Shiyu ZHAO ; Juanjuan HU ; Qi ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(8):567-572
Objective:To explore the construction and clinical practice of the training system for nurses in operating room subspecialty based on ORTCC model (including objectives, rules, training, assessment and culture), and to provide theoretical and practical guidance for the development of nursing subspecialty in operating room.Methods:This was a quasi-experimental study. The Union Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology was convenient to select 23 operating room nurses who rotated in orthopedic surgery rooms from January 2019 to June 2020 as the control group, and the traditional training model for specialized nurses in operating rooms was adopted. From July 2020 to December 2021, the 24 operating room nurses rotating orthopedic surgery rooms were selected as the experimental group, and ORTCC teaching mode was adopted. The degree of mastery of theoretical knowledge, standardization of operation skills, correct rate of standard preventive implementation and satisfaction rate of doctors of operating room nurses under two different training methods were compared.Results:The theoretical score of operating room nurses increased from (84.71 ± 5.70) points in the control group to (92.68 ± 3.64) points in the experimental group, and the skill score increased from (90.17 ± 4.69) points in the control group to (95.43 ± 2.61) points in the experimental group, with statistical significance ( t = 13.76, 5.64, both P<0.01). The satisfaction rate of surgeons to nurses′ surgical cooperation ability communication, cooperation ability and emergency treatment ability increased from 82.61%(19/23), 73.91%(17/23) and 78.26%(18/23) in the control group to 100.00%(24/24), 95.83% (24/24) and 100.00% (24/24) in the experimental group, respectively, with statistically significant differences ( t = 4.56, 4.45, 5.84, all P<0.05). Conclusions:The training system of operating room subspecialty nurses based on ORTCC model is conducive to improving the theoretical knowledge mastery, standard operation skills and doctor satisfaction rate of operating room nurses to the specialty and subspecialty, providing training basis for the development of operating room subspecialty, and worthy of clinical promotion.


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