1.Tanyu Tongzhi Youhua Prescription Regulates cGAS/STING Signaling Pathway to Inhibit Inflammation and Ameliorate No-reflow Phenomenon in Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury
Sijia WU ; Yingying LI ; Haonan WU ; Xiang LI ; Lingfeng ZHOU ; Huamin ZHANG ; Danli TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):99-107
ObjectiveThis paper aims to investigate the protective effects of the Tanyu Tongzhi Youhua prescription(TYTZP) against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats via regulation of the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)/stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signaling pathway. MethodsFifty-six 8-week-old male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into sham group, model group, ticagrelor group (32.4 mg·kg-1), RU320521 (RU.521cGAS inhibitors) group (5 mL·kg-1), groups of TYTZP with low dose (3.6 g·kg-1), medium dose (7.2 g·kg-1), and high dose (14.4 g·kg-1), with eight rats per group. The ticagrelor group and groups of TYTZP with different doses received pre-treatment for seven days according to their respective protocols. The RU.521 group received an intraperitoneal injection one hour before modeling. A rat model of the no-reflow phenomenon in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury was established by ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery in situ. Myocardial no-reflow area was determined by thioflavin staining. Histopathological morphology of myocardial tissue was observed via hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. Cardiac function was detected by echocardiography. Myocardial microcirculation function change was observed by using real-time myocardial contrast echocardiography. The myocardial enzyme levels in the serum were measured by serum biochemical analysis. The double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) levels were detected by using PicoGreen. The protein expression of cGAS, STING, and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) p65 in myocardial tissue was detected by Western blot. The levels of cardiac troponin Ⅰ (cTNⅠ), cardiac troponin T (cTNT), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the peripheral blood were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). ResultsCompared with the sham group, the model group showed a significantly increased myocardial no-reflow area (P<0.01). Myocardial fiber rupture and disarray and inflammatory cell infiltration were observed by HE staining. The ultrasound results indicated that left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) (P<0.01) were significantly decreased. Real-time myocardial contrast echocardiography showed that the peak time of myocardial blood perfusion was significantly prolonged (P<0.01), and the levels of creatine kinase (CK), creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-MB), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), cTNⅠ, cTNT, and dsDNA were significantly elevated (P<0.01). Western blot results showed that the myocardial protein expressions of cGAS, STING, and NF-κB p65 were upregulated (P<0.01). ELISA results showed that the inflammatory factors in the serum such as IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α were increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the group of the TYTZP significantly reduced the levels of myocardial enzyme, troponins, and dsDNA (P<0.01, P<0.05), improved cardiac function and myocardial microcirculation, alleviated histopathological morphology and inflammatory infiltration, inhibited activation of the cGAS/STING pathway, reduced the expression of NF-κB p65 (P<0.01, P<0.05), and inhibited inflammatory response. ConclusionThe TYTZP mitigates the no-reflow phenomenon in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury, and its mechanism is associated with inhibiting the activation of the cGAS/STING pathway and attenuating inflammatory responses.
2.Tanyu Tongzhi Youhua Prescription Regulates cGAS/STING Signaling Pathway to Inhibit Inflammation and Ameliorate No-reflow Phenomenon in Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury
Sijia WU ; Yingying LI ; Haonan WU ; Xiang LI ; Lingfeng ZHOU ; Huamin ZHANG ; Danli TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):99-107
ObjectiveThis paper aims to investigate the protective effects of the Tanyu Tongzhi Youhua prescription(TYTZP) against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats via regulation of the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)/stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signaling pathway. MethodsFifty-six 8-week-old male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into sham group, model group, ticagrelor group (32.4 mg·kg-1), RU320521 (RU.521cGAS inhibitors) group (5 mL·kg-1), groups of TYTZP with low dose (3.6 g·kg-1), medium dose (7.2 g·kg-1), and high dose (14.4 g·kg-1), with eight rats per group. The ticagrelor group and groups of TYTZP with different doses received pre-treatment for seven days according to their respective protocols. The RU.521 group received an intraperitoneal injection one hour before modeling. A rat model of the no-reflow phenomenon in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury was established by ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery in situ. Myocardial no-reflow area was determined by thioflavin staining. Histopathological morphology of myocardial tissue was observed via hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. Cardiac function was detected by echocardiography. Myocardial microcirculation function change was observed by using real-time myocardial contrast echocardiography. The myocardial enzyme levels in the serum were measured by serum biochemical analysis. The double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) levels were detected by using PicoGreen. The protein expression of cGAS, STING, and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) p65 in myocardial tissue was detected by Western blot. The levels of cardiac troponin Ⅰ (cTNⅠ), cardiac troponin T (cTNT), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the peripheral blood were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). ResultsCompared with the sham group, the model group showed a significantly increased myocardial no-reflow area (P<0.01). Myocardial fiber rupture and disarray and inflammatory cell infiltration were observed by HE staining. The ultrasound results indicated that left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) (P<0.01) were significantly decreased. Real-time myocardial contrast echocardiography showed that the peak time of myocardial blood perfusion was significantly prolonged (P<0.01), and the levels of creatine kinase (CK), creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-MB), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), cTNⅠ, cTNT, and dsDNA were significantly elevated (P<0.01). Western blot results showed that the myocardial protein expressions of cGAS, STING, and NF-κB p65 were upregulated (P<0.01). ELISA results showed that the inflammatory factors in the serum such as IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α were increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the group of the TYTZP significantly reduced the levels of myocardial enzyme, troponins, and dsDNA (P<0.01, P<0.05), improved cardiac function and myocardial microcirculation, alleviated histopathological morphology and inflammatory infiltration, inhibited activation of the cGAS/STING pathway, reduced the expression of NF-κB p65 (P<0.01, P<0.05), and inhibited inflammatory response. ConclusionThe TYTZP mitigates the no-reflow phenomenon in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury, and its mechanism is associated with inhibiting the activation of the cGAS/STING pathway and attenuating inflammatory responses.
3.Migraine management in the field of plastic surgery
Sida PAN ; Lingfeng CHEN ; Baojin WU
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2025;41(4):412-417
Migraine disorders, a common disabling headache condition, is the second largest contributor to global neurological disability-adjusted life-years. Since 2000, migraine surgery has been pioneered and elaborated by plastic surgeons. For certain patients, migraine episodes are associated with "trigger sites" caused by compression of the peripheral nerves in the head and neck region. Botulinum toxin type A injections or nerve blocks, clinical manifestations and image studies can help confirm the trigger sites. Surgical deactivation of the trigger sites can effectively alleviate or eliminate migraine disorders, with the optimal result incorporated with experience and principles of plastic and cosmetic surgery.
4.Analysis of prostate cancer screening results and exploration of screening model for elderly males in Songjiang Rural Areas of Shanghai City based on PSA preliminary screening under the community linkage mode
Daocheng FANG ; Lingfeng WU ; Lixin CHEN ; Chunhua TANG ; Yong WANG ; Hui LI ; Hui WANG ; Kui ZHANG ; Shuangquan SUN ; Qiang GAO ; Mingyuan DONG ; Chao WANG ; Yi YANG ; Zhiwei YANG ; Jing LIU ; Wendi DU ; Zhenbing SHI ; Shumei BI ; Hui WEN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(2):230-234
This study aims to analyze the screening results and epidemiological characteristics of prostate cancer (PCa) among elderly males in the rural areas of Songjiang, Shanghai City, through the implementation of a preliminary prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening based on a community-linkage model, and to explore an effective screening approach. A retrospective observational study design was employed to collect data from residents who underwent PSA screening at Songjiang Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, in collaboration with multiple community health service centers in Songjiang District, Shanghai City, between June 2022 and June 2024, through free clinics and annual health examinations. Prostate biopsy was recommended for individuals with total PSA (tPSA) levels >10 ng/ml and those with 4 ng/ml≤tPSA≤10 ng/ml and abnormal free-to-total PSA (f/tPSA) ratios. Clinical characteristics of detected PCa patients were analyzed. Follow-up was conducted through phone calls and home visits by family doctors, coupled with enhanced health education. The results indicated that a total of 17 198 residents participated in the screening, among which 2 234 (12.99%) had tPSA levels between 4 ng/ml and 10 ng/ml, and 257 (1.49%) had tPSA levels >10 ng/ml. Ultimately, 417 residents underwent prostate biopsy, with 171 being diagnosed with PCa, yielding a positive biopsy rate of 41.00% and a PCa detection rate of 0.99%. The predominant pathological subtype among PCa patients was adenocarcinoma (168 cases, 98.24%). Of the 146 PCa patients who received treatment, the majority were classified as intermediate or high-risk (124 cases, 84.93%). Furthermore, with the optimization of the screening model, there was a significant increase in the proportion of subsequent outpatient visits. In conclusion, the community-linkage-based PSA screening model demonstrated high effectiveness in screening for PCa among elderly males in the rural areas of Songjiang, Shanghai City. Epidemiological findings revealed that PCa patients in this region are primarily composed of intermediate and high-risk groups, highlighting the need for intensified early screening and health education.
5.Next-generation sequencing analysis of genetic profiling and its relationship with clinicopathologic characteristics of thyroid carcinoma:a single-center retrospec-tive cohort study
Lingfeng CHEN ; Jie LIN ; Xunbin YU ; Yijuan WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2025;41(1):74-80
Purpose To investigate the relationships between the genetic variations and clinicopathological fea-tures of thyroid carcinoma in a single-center cohort.Methods The correlation between genetic profiling and clinico-pathologic characteristics of thyroid carcinomas detected by next-generation sequencing was analyzed.Results 93.7%of 238 cases of thyroid cancer had Class Ⅰ or Class Ⅱ variations.Compared with TCGA cohort,the single-center of pa-tients with papillary thyroid cancer(PTC)were younger(44.4±12.4 vs 46.8±15.5,P=0.043),and the rate of lymph node metastasis was higher(57.5%vs 49.2%,P=0.046).The frequency of BRAF gene mutation was signifi-cantly higher(82.4%vs 59.7%,P<0.001),that of RAS gene mutation(2.3%vs 12.9%,P<0.001)and TERT promoter mutation was lower(1.8%vs 9.4%,P<0.001).There were no differences in the incidences of RET fusion(5.4%vs 6.8%,P=0.484)and NTRK fusion(4.1%vs 2.1%,P=0.127).Gene mutations were detected in 210 of 221(95.0%)patients with PTC,including BRAF(182/221,82.4%),RET fusion(12/221,5.4%),NTRK fusion(9/221,4.1%),FGFR amplification(6/221,2.7%),CCND1 amplification(6/221,2.7%),FGFR19 am-plification(6/221,2.7%),RAS(5/221,2.3%),PIK3CA(5/221,2.3%),and TERT(4/221,1.8%).NTRK fusion was associated with younger age(P=0.049)and higher T stage(P=0.005),while TERT promoter mutation was associated with older age(P=0.003)and higher T stage(P=0.001).8.6%(19/221)of thyroid papillary car-cinoma had at least two driver gene variants and tended to occur in patients with older age(P=0.001)and higher T tage(P=0.001).Higher mutation allele fraction(MAF)of BRAF was associated with T stage(P<0.001)and N stage(P=0.017).Conclusion Chinese patients with papillary thyroid carcinomapatients show unique genetic vari-ant characteristics,and the patients with NTRK fusion,TERT promoter mutation,multiple driver gene variations,or high MAF of BRAF show specific clinicopathologic features.
6.Analysis of prostate cancer screening results and exploration of screening model for elderly males in Songjiang Rural Areas of Shanghai City based on PSA preliminary screening under the community linkage mode
Daocheng FANG ; Lingfeng WU ; Lixin CHEN ; Chunhua TANG ; Yong WANG ; Hui LI ; Hui WANG ; Kui ZHANG ; Shuangquan SUN ; Qiang GAO ; Mingyuan DONG ; Chao WANG ; Yi YANG ; Zhiwei YANG ; Jing LIU ; Wendi DU ; Zhenbing SHI ; Shumei BI ; Hui WEN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(2):230-234
This study aims to analyze the screening results and epidemiological characteristics of prostate cancer (PCa) among elderly males in the rural areas of Songjiang, Shanghai City, through the implementation of a preliminary prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening based on a community-linkage model, and to explore an effective screening approach. A retrospective observational study design was employed to collect data from residents who underwent PSA screening at Songjiang Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, in collaboration with multiple community health service centers in Songjiang District, Shanghai City, between June 2022 and June 2024, through free clinics and annual health examinations. Prostate biopsy was recommended for individuals with total PSA (tPSA) levels >10 ng/ml and those with 4 ng/ml≤tPSA≤10 ng/ml and abnormal free-to-total PSA (f/tPSA) ratios. Clinical characteristics of detected PCa patients were analyzed. Follow-up was conducted through phone calls and home visits by family doctors, coupled with enhanced health education. The results indicated that a total of 17 198 residents participated in the screening, among which 2 234 (12.99%) had tPSA levels between 4 ng/ml and 10 ng/ml, and 257 (1.49%) had tPSA levels >10 ng/ml. Ultimately, 417 residents underwent prostate biopsy, with 171 being diagnosed with PCa, yielding a positive biopsy rate of 41.00% and a PCa detection rate of 0.99%. The predominant pathological subtype among PCa patients was adenocarcinoma (168 cases, 98.24%). Of the 146 PCa patients who received treatment, the majority were classified as intermediate or high-risk (124 cases, 84.93%). Furthermore, with the optimization of the screening model, there was a significant increase in the proportion of subsequent outpatient visits. In conclusion, the community-linkage-based PSA screening model demonstrated high effectiveness in screening for PCa among elderly males in the rural areas of Songjiang, Shanghai City. Epidemiological findings revealed that PCa patients in this region are primarily composed of intermediate and high-risk groups, highlighting the need for intensified early screening and health education.
7.Next-generation sequencing analysis of genetic profiling and its relationship with clinicopathologic characteristics of thyroid carcinoma:a single-center retrospec-tive cohort study
Lingfeng CHEN ; Jie LIN ; Xunbin YU ; Yijuan WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2025;41(1):74-80
Purpose To investigate the relationships between the genetic variations and clinicopathological fea-tures of thyroid carcinoma in a single-center cohort.Methods The correlation between genetic profiling and clinico-pathologic characteristics of thyroid carcinomas detected by next-generation sequencing was analyzed.Results 93.7%of 238 cases of thyroid cancer had Class Ⅰ or Class Ⅱ variations.Compared with TCGA cohort,the single-center of pa-tients with papillary thyroid cancer(PTC)were younger(44.4±12.4 vs 46.8±15.5,P=0.043),and the rate of lymph node metastasis was higher(57.5%vs 49.2%,P=0.046).The frequency of BRAF gene mutation was signifi-cantly higher(82.4%vs 59.7%,P<0.001),that of RAS gene mutation(2.3%vs 12.9%,P<0.001)and TERT promoter mutation was lower(1.8%vs 9.4%,P<0.001).There were no differences in the incidences of RET fusion(5.4%vs 6.8%,P=0.484)and NTRK fusion(4.1%vs 2.1%,P=0.127).Gene mutations were detected in 210 of 221(95.0%)patients with PTC,including BRAF(182/221,82.4%),RET fusion(12/221,5.4%),NTRK fusion(9/221,4.1%),FGFR amplification(6/221,2.7%),CCND1 amplification(6/221,2.7%),FGFR19 am-plification(6/221,2.7%),RAS(5/221,2.3%),PIK3CA(5/221,2.3%),and TERT(4/221,1.8%).NTRK fusion was associated with younger age(P=0.049)and higher T stage(P=0.005),while TERT promoter mutation was associated with older age(P=0.003)and higher T stage(P=0.001).8.6%(19/221)of thyroid papillary car-cinoma had at least two driver gene variants and tended to occur in patients with older age(P=0.001)and higher T tage(P=0.001).Higher mutation allele fraction(MAF)of BRAF was associated with T stage(P<0.001)and N stage(P=0.017).Conclusion Chinese patients with papillary thyroid carcinomapatients show unique genetic vari-ant characteristics,and the patients with NTRK fusion,TERT promoter mutation,multiple driver gene variations,or high MAF of BRAF show specific clinicopathologic features.
8.Migraine management in the field of plastic surgery
Sida PAN ; Lingfeng CHEN ; Baojin WU
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2025;41(4):412-417
Migraine disorders, a common disabling headache condition, is the second largest contributor to global neurological disability-adjusted life-years. Since 2000, migraine surgery has been pioneered and elaborated by plastic surgeons. For certain patients, migraine episodes are associated with "trigger sites" caused by compression of the peripheral nerves in the head and neck region. Botulinum toxin type A injections or nerve blocks, clinical manifestations and image studies can help confirm the trigger sites. Surgical deactivation of the trigger sites can effectively alleviate or eliminate migraine disorders, with the optimal result incorporated with experience and principles of plastic and cosmetic surgery.
9.Quantitative evaluation of long-term care policies for older people in the 14th Five-Year Plan in China:based on Policy Modeling Consistency index model
Lifang ZHOU ; Zihan LANG ; Yixuan WU ; Na XU ; Lingfeng XU ; Zhongming CHEN ; Wenqiang YIN ; Qianqian YU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2024;30(8):939-947
Objective To quantitatively evaluate the structure and content of the long-term care policy for the older people in the 14th Five-Year Plan in China. Methods The primary indicators were constructed based on multi-source flow model,using Policy Modeling Consisten-cy(PMC)model,and the secondary indicators were constructed based on World Health Organization reports Long-term care for older people:Package for universal health coverage and Decade of healthy ageing:Plan of action.An evaluation system was formed,containing nine primary indicators and 35 secondary indicators.A total of eight policies issued by the nation between November,2021 and January,2024 were included.High-frequency words were extracted using ROSTCM 6.0,a semantic network map of keywords was created using Gephi,and the policies were analyzed using the evaluation system. Results The policies mainly focused on nursing,community,rehabilitation and nursing home,etc.The average PMC in-dex was 6.77.For the policy content coverage,one policy was perfect,five were excellent and two were accept-able.In the dimension of policy content,the indexes of three primary indicators of policy function,policy recep-tors and infrastructure construction were 0.85 or more;while the indexes of three primary indicators of caregiver assistance,support for the elderly and human resources building were 0.7 or less. Conclusion The content of long-term care policies for the older people issued in the 14th Five-Year Plan in China covers well in policy functions,policy recipients and infrastructure,and needs to be upgraded in the three dimensions of caregiver assistance,support for the elderly and human resource building.It is important to strengthen the policy content and measures in three areas,namely,the comprehensive care support network,the creation of an age-friendly environment and support for informal care.
10.Quantitative Evaluation of High-Quality Development Policies of Public Hospitals at Provincial Level Based on PMC Index Model
Zihan LANG ; Yixuan WU ; Lifang ZHOU ; Lingfeng XU ; Qianqian YU
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(10):1-4,9
Objective It evaluates the high-quality development policies of public hospitals at the provincial level in China,and provides theoretical basis and countermeasures for formulating and optimizing the high-quality develop-ment policies of public hospitals.Methods The ROST CM 6.0 software was used to conduct text mining for 11 sample policies,and the Policy Modeling Consistency(PMC)index model was constructed to evaluate the sample policies quantitatively.Results The average PMC index of 11 sample policies included in the study was 7.16 points,of which 8 were excellent grades and 3 were qualified grades.The first-level variables X5 service system(0.82),X8 Party leadership(0.91)and X6 organization and operation(0.94)scored higher;X2 policy timeliness(0.52),X7 cultural construction(0.68)and X4 service capability(0.71)scored low.Conclusion The content of the high-quality develop-ment policy of public hospitals at the provincial level is basically in line with the national policy,and is relatively excel-lent in the aspects of organization and operation,service system and party leadership,etc.,but there are some weaknesses in the aspects of policy timeliness,cultural construction and service capacity,etc.,which can be op-timized and improved from the aspects of improving service capacity,supplementing long-term policies and strengthening hospital cultural construction.

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