1.Investigation of somatization symptoms and related factors in adolescents during frequent earthquakes in Hefei
Yu ZHUANG ; Pei TANG ; Yinghan TIAN ; Peng YAO ; Lei XIA ; Huanzhong LIU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(1):141-145
ObjectiveTo investigate somatization symptoms in adolescents during frequent earthquakes in Hefei, and to explore their correlation with earthquake experiences. MethodsA cross-sectional survey was used to select 324 adolescents in Hefei as the survey objects. The self-rating scale of somatization symptoms (SSS) and the fatigue intensity scale (FIS) were used to evaluate the somatization symptoms and fatigue degree of middle school students, and multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the related factors of somatization symptoms and fatigue among middle school students. ResultsA total of 324 adolescents were included, and the overall detection rate of somatization symptoms was 6.5%, and the detection rate of moderate or above fatigue was 20.1%. The results of regression analysis showed that adolescents who were concerned about the earthquake for a longer time (≥1 h) had a higher risk of somatization symptoms (OR=5.430, 95%CI: 1.547-19.058), and adolescents who received pre-earthquake training had a lower degree of fatigue (OR=0.535, 95%CI: 0.292-0.981) (P<0.05). ConclusionDuring the frequent earthquakes, adolescents have more somatization symptoms and fatigue. Therefore, it is crucial to enhance health education, reduce the emphasis on event-related reports, and implement earthquake prevention and disaster reduction training to improve the physical and mental health of adolescents.
2.Predictive screening,activity evaluation and quantitative analysis of hepatoprotective constituents from Thesium chinense Turcz.
Li LI ; Xuechun CHENG ; Xiuping ZHUANG ; Peng ZHOU ; Baoqing ZHANG ; Xin WANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(19):2522-2528
OBJECTIVE To provide an experimental basis for quality control, clinical application and development of hepatoprotective drugs derived from Thesium chinense Turcz.METHODS Network pharmacology was adopted to predict and screen potential hepatoprotective constituents and their action targets of T. chinense Turcz. A liver-injured model of transgenic zebrafish Tg ( fabp10a : dsRed ) with fluorescent-labeled liver was induced by 4 mmol/L isoniazid. The relative liver fluorescence area and relative fluorescence intensity of zebrafish larvae, as well as the levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), glutathione (GSH) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were taken as indexes to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of potential active constituents. High-performance liquid chromatography was used to determine the contents of hepatoprotective active constituents in 17 batches of T. chinense Turcz. medicinal materials from different producing areas.RESULTS Four potential hepatoprotective constituents including kaempferol-3- O -glucorhamnoside (KOG), kaempferol-3,7-di- O -glucoside (KDG), buddleoside (BUD) and apigenin-5- O -neohesperidoside (AON) were screened out via network pharmacology, and their core targets involved mitogen-activated protein kinase 1, nuclear factor-κB subunit 1, etc. Pharmacodynamic verification results showed that 25 μmol/L KOG, BUD, AON and 50 μmol/L KDG could significantly increase the relative liver fluorescence area and relative fluorescence intensity of liver-injured model larvae ( P <0.05), reduce the levels of AST, ALT and IL-6 ( P <0.05), and elevate the GSH level ( P <0.05). Content determination results indicated that KOG could be detected in all 17 batches of T. chinense Turcz. medicinal materials, with contents ranging from 0.097 0 to 8.082 0 mg/g;KDG, AON and BUD were not detected in partial batches of samples, and their contents in detectable batches were 0.019 3-0.123 2 mg/g, 0.018 4-0.109 1 mg/g and 0.385 1-1.189 3 mg/g, respectively.CONCLUSIONS KOG, KDG, AON and BUD in T.chinense Turcz. may be its potential hepatoprotective active constituents. Among them, KOG can be detected in T.chinense Turcz. medicinal materials from different producing areas with relatively high content, which can be used as the main marker constituent for evaluating the hepatoprotective effect of T.chinense Turcz.
3.Research progress on regulatory mechanism of AQP4 polarization distribution in glymphatic system
Xue-ling LIN ; Ying LI ; Jia-le REN ; Yan-jun ZHANG ; Peng-wei ZHUANG ; Qing-sheng YIN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(5):811-815
The glymphatic system(GS)is a unique toxic sub-stance clearance system in brain,which is very important for maintaining the microenvironment stability of the central nervous system.The polarization distribution of aquaporin 4(AQP4)lo-cated in the terminal foot of astrocytes affects the function of GS and participates in the pathological progress of many neurodegen-erative diseases,but the detailed regulation mechanism of AQP4 polarization distribution has not been systematically summarized.Therefore,this paper systematically combs the mechanism of reg-ulating the polarization distribution of AQP4 from the perspective of the composition integrity of dystrophin-glycoprotein complex(DGC)and basement membrane foot complex,and summarizes the potential drug and non-drug therapies for targeted regulation of AQP4 polarization distribution at present,aiming at providing new target reference and theoretical basis for targeted regulation of AQP4 polarization to prevent and treat neurodegenerative dis-eases.
4.Recent advances in regulating the cell cycle through inhibiting CDKs for cancer treatment.
Weijiao CHEN ; Xujie ZHUANG ; Yuanyuan CHEN ; Huanaoyu YANG ; Linhu SHEN ; Sikai FENG ; Wenjian MIN ; Kai YUAN ; Peng YANG
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2025;23(3):286-298
The inhibition of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) is considered a promising strategy for cancer treatment due to their role in cell cycle regulation. However, CDK inhibitors with no selectivity among CDK families have not been approved. A CDK inhibitor with high selectivity for CDK4/6 exhibited significant treatment effects on breast cancer and has become a heavy bomb on the market. Subsequently, resistance gradually decreased the efficacy of selective CDK4/6 inhibitors in breast cancer treatment. In this review, we first introduce the development of selective CDK4/6 inhibitors and then explain the role of CDK2 activation in inducing resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitors. Moreover, we focused on the development of CDK2/4/6 inhibitors and selective CDK2 inhibitors, which will aid in the discovery of novel CDK inhibitors targeting the cell cycle in the future.
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5.Research progress on regulatory mechanism of AQP4 polarization distribution in glymphatic system
Xue-ling LIN ; Ying LI ; Jia-le REN ; Yan-jun ZHANG ; Peng-wei ZHUANG ; Qing-sheng YIN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(5):811-815
The glymphatic system(GS)is a unique toxic sub-stance clearance system in brain,which is very important for maintaining the microenvironment stability of the central nervous system.The polarization distribution of aquaporin 4(AQP4)lo-cated in the terminal foot of astrocytes affects the function of GS and participates in the pathological progress of many neurodegen-erative diseases,but the detailed regulation mechanism of AQP4 polarization distribution has not been systematically summarized.Therefore,this paper systematically combs the mechanism of reg-ulating the polarization distribution of AQP4 from the perspective of the composition integrity of dystrophin-glycoprotein complex(DGC)and basement membrane foot complex,and summarizes the potential drug and non-drug therapies for targeted regulation of AQP4 polarization distribution at present,aiming at providing new target reference and theoretical basis for targeted regulation of AQP4 polarization to prevent and treat neurodegenerative dis-eases.
6.Application of Fresh Herb-Derived Nanovesicles in the Treatment of Virus-Induced Infectious Diseases
Qiyi LIU ; Shuya ZHUANG ; Jichuan FU ; Peng CAO ; Haoran WANG
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(11):1452-1463
Viruses,as important biological agents influencing human health and social development,have played a key role in the spread of epidemics and the evolution of diseases since ancient times.Upon infecting hosts,viruses often trigger a series of com-plex responses,including innate and adaptive immunity,inflammatory responses and pathological damage.Despite advances in mod-ern antiviral drugs development,chemical drugs typically rely on a single molecular target within the viral life cycle,making them highly susceptible to the emergence of drug resistance and the induction of systemic toxic side effects.In contrast,traditional Chi-nese medicines(TCMs),posing the distinctive advantage of multi-component,multi-target,and multi-pathway,have exerted a pivotal role in viral prevention and viral treatment.In recent years,fresh herbs have gained increasing attention for their ability to preserve intact bioactive components.Fresh herb-derived nanovesicles possess excellent biocompatibility,targeting and cross-species regula-tory capabilities.These fresh herb-derived nanovesicles can effectively encapsulate and deliver a variety of antiviral components,demonstrating significant potential in antiviral immunomodulation,inflammation control and viral-induced pathologies.This review systematically sorts out the mechanisms of viral infection,and summarizes the advantages of fresh herbs,and the application pros-pects of fresh herb-derived nanovesicles in antiviral therapy.Furthermore,it focuses on summarizing the research progress of fresh herb-derived nanovesicles in the field of antiviral therapy,with the aim of providing insights and references for the development of fresh herb-derived nanovesicles-based antiviral strategies,as well as offering novel approaches and perspectives for the clinical treat-ment of viral diseases.
7.Analysis of factors influencing mortality in critically ill neonates undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy
Rong ZHANG ; Yan ZHUANG ; Xiaoming PENG ; Fan ZHANG ; Junshuai LI ; Zhuojun XIAO ; Jingjing XIE ; Qiong GUO
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2025;28(4):280-287
Objective:To investigate the risk factors influencing mortality in neonates undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).Methods:This retrospective study included 34 neonates with a corrected age of≤28 days who received CRRT at the Affiliated Children's Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, from January 2019 to December 2023. The neonates were divided into a mortality group ( n=16) and a survival group ( n=18) based on whether they died during CRRT. Pre-CRRT blood biochemical indices, general condition, CRRT treatment modes, parameters, and related complications were analyzed using t-tests, Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, and Chi-square tests. Logistic stepwise regression analysis was used to screen for risk factors associated with CRRT mortality. Results:The mortality rate among the 34 neonates was 48.6% (16/34), with a median CRRT age of 17 days (range: 2-33 days). Eleven neonates (32.3%) were preterm, with the youngest gestational age being 27 weeks and the lowest weight before CRRT initiation being 1 700 g. The mortality group had lower urine output 6-12 hours before CRRT initiation and lower critical illness scores compared to the survival group [0.05 (0.02-1.00) ml/(kg·h) vs. 0.50 (0.20-1.05) ml/(kg·h), (64.50±7.10) scores vs. (77.67±3.65) scores, Z or t values were 10.97 and 3.91, respectively]. However, the vasoactive inotropic score (VIS), proportion of coma, and levels of blood potassium, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, blood ammonia, blood lactic acid, and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) were higher in the mortality group compared to the survival group [ (86.88±15.80) scores vs. (55.56±24.31) scores, 11/16 vs. 1/18, (7.02±1.73) mmol/L vs. (5.88±1.53) mmol/L, 274.55(132.50-664.98) U/L vs. 31.10(19.03-110.70) U/L, 688.20 (449.73-3 618.13) U/L vs. 96.65 (44.15-439.00) U/L, 232.75 (70.33-1 310.85) μmol/L vs.77.70 (49.78-919.05) μmol/L, (11.17±3.36) U/L vs. (7.99±2.67) U/L, and (99.57±39.74) s vs. (60.97±31.25) s, with t, χ2, or Z values of-4.39, 14.81,-2.03,-2.72,-11.81,-3.89,-3.06, and-3.17, respectively] (all P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis revealed that pre-treatment VIS value ( OR=1.150, 95% CI: 1.035-1.278), and blood ammonia level ( OR=1.004, 95% CI: 1.002-1.009) were independent risk factors for mortality (both P<0.05). Conclusions:Neonatal CRRT mortality is associated with pre-treatment VIS scores and blood ammonia levels. Attention should be paid to a rapid decreases in urine output, the intensity of vasopressor support, and elevated levels of blood ammonia, blood lactic acid, transaminases, and APTT at the initiation of treatment.
8.Effect and mechanism of triptolide in alleviating depression induced by corticosterone in mice via CREB/BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway
Ya-ru ZHANG ; Yao ZHUANG ; Zhu TAO ; Xue LI ; Shu-min DING ; Jin-peng LYU ; Li LIU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(4):677-685
Aim To investigate the effect of triptolide(TP)on corticosterone(CORT)-induced depression-like behaviors in mice and explore the antidepressant mechanism of TP based on the CREB/BDNF/TrkB sig-naling pathway.Methods Sixty 8-week-old male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into five groups:control group,CORT group,TP groups of low and high doses(10,30 μg·kg-1),and fluoxetine(FLU)group(10 mg·kg-1).Except for the control group,the other groups received subcutaneous injec-tions of CORT for three consecutive weeks to establish the model of depression.During the last two weeks of modeling,normal saline,TP and FLU were adminis-tered via intraperitoneal injection respectively.After the administration,depression-like behaviors in mice were assessed using forced swimming test,tail suspen-sion test,and sucrose preference test.Biochemical methods were used to measure the levels of SOD and MDA in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex(PFC).Cell apoptosis was detected by TUNEL meth-od.Immunohistochemistry,immunofluorescence,and Western blotting were employed to detect the expres-sion of apoptosis/autophagy-related proteins,synaptic structure markers,and proteins related to the CREB/BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway.Results TP signifi-cantly ameliorated CORT-induced depression-like be-haviors in mice,mainly manifested by reduced immo-bility time in the tail suspension test and forced swim-ming test,and increased sucrose preference rate.TP alleviated CORT-induced oxidative stress by increasing SOD levels and reducing MDA production in brain tis-sue.Additionally,TP also inhibited apoptosis and ex-cessive autophagy of neurons in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex,maintained synaptic plasticity,and significantly upregulated the expression of p-CREB,BDNF,and TrkB.Conclusions TP exhibits potential antidepressant effect in mice by upregulating the CREB/BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway,reducing oxida-tive stress,inhibiting excessive neuronal apoptosis and autophagy,and improving synaptic plasticity.
9.Efficacy of cementless long-stem total hip arthroplasty for end-stage osteonecrosis of the femoral head combined with ipsilateral subtrochanteric fractures
Peng LIU ; Haoqiang ZHANG ; Yongjie QIAO ; Xiaoyang SONG ; Yanfeng CHANG ; Shenggui LI ; Kaipeng ZHUANG ; Shenghu ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(10):969-974
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of cementless long-stem total hip arthroplasty (THA) in the treatment of end-stage osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) combined with ipsilateral subtrochanteric femoral fractures.Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted on 18 patients with end-stage ONFH combined with ipsilateral subtrochanteric fractures who were admitted to the 940th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force of the PLA from January 2016 to June 2023, including 8 males (8 hips) and 10 females (10 hips), aged 56-79 years [(69.4±7.0)years]. All the patients had Association Research Circulation Osseous (ARCO) stage IV ONFH combined with ipsilateral subtrochanteric fracture (Seinsheimer types II-IV). Parameters recorded included operation duration, intraoperative blood loss, length of hospital stay, time to partial weight-bearing, and time to full weight-bearing. Vertical offset and leg length discrepancy (LLD) were compared preoperatively and at 1 week postoperatively. Visual analogue scale (VAS) score, hip range of motion (flexion, abduction), and Harris hip score (HHS) were compared preoperatively, at 1 week, 3 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up. Perioperative complications were observed.Results:All the patients were followed up for 12-70 months [(36.4±16.2)months]. Operation duration was (116.4±18.1)minutes. Intraoperative blood loss was (334.4±121.3)ml. The length of hospital stay was 13.0(10.0, 16.3)days. The time to partial weight-bearing was 5.0(3.0, 7.0)days, with time to full weight-bearing for 5.0(4.0, 5.3)weeks. At 1 week postoperatively, the vertical offset [(58.9±4.1)mm] was significantly increased compared to that preoperatively [(49.3±3.3)mm] ( P<0.01), while the LLD [(4.2±3.1)mm] was significantly reduced compared to that preoperatively [(16.2±5.8)mm] ( P<0.01). At 1 week, 3 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up, the VAS scores [3.0(2.0, 3.3)points, 2.0(1.0, 2.0)points, and 1.0(0.0, 2.0)points] were significantly lower than that preoperatively [6.0(5.0, 6.3)points], and decreased with the passage of follow-up time ( P<0.01); the hip flexion angles [(50.4±6.5)°, (94.3±6.4)°, and (104.7±7.4)°] and hip abduction angles [(21.5±4.4)°, (34.9±4.5)°, and (42.9±4.9)°] were lower than those preoperatively [(32.9±6.4)° and (13.4±4.9)°], and decreased with the passage of follow-up time ( P<0.01); the HHS [(58.1±4.9)points, (83.1±2.9)points, and (90.7±2.6)points] were higher than that preoperatively [(33.4±4.4)points], and increased with the passage of follow-up time ( P<0.01). At the last follow-up, 5 patients were rated as excellent, 11 as good, and 2 as fair according to the HHS criteria, with an overall excellent and good rate of 89%. No perioperative complications were observed, including neurovascular injury, secondary fracture, or infection. One patient developed partial deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremity (the popliteal vein) at 2 weeks after surgery, which recovered completely following treatment with a standard oral administration of rivaroxaban, etc. At the last follow-up, no evidence of malunion, prosthesis loosening, subsidence, or dislocation was observed. Conclusion:The use of cementless long-stem THA in the treatment of end-stage ONFH combined with ipsilateral subtrochanteric fractures has advantages of small trauma, early weight-bearing, early pain relief, improved joint motion and function, and few complications.
10.Benefit prediction and management of large medical equipment of daytime surgery center under DIP payment mode
Yu LAN ; Fang PENG ; Li GAN ; Ying ZHUANG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(6):146-150,157
Objective:To explore the effect of benefit prediction and management method of large medical equipment of daytime surgery center under the diagnosis-intervention packet(DIP)payment mode on improving the efficiency of resource utilization and the medical quality of hospital.Methods:According to the DIP payment mode,the benefit prediction and management of large medical equipment were carried out at different stages included pre-hospital,in-hospital and post-hospital.From April 2022 to April 2024,a total of 240 patients who received treatment in the daytime surgery center of Deyang People's Hospital were selected.According to the application of benefit prediction and management of large medical equipment of daytime surgery center under the DIP payment mode,120 patients were divided into control group and observation group,with 120 cases in each group.The medical quality,the efficiency of equipment utilization and the financial benefits of the patients of two groups,who received daytime surgery,under DIP payment mode were compared.A self-made questionnaire was adopted to investigate the overall satisfaction of the patients of two groups,who received daytime surgery,for daytime surgery by using the method of telephone communication.Results:The incidence of postoperative complications,and the rate of readmitted to hospital in the observation group were respectively 5.00%and 4.17%,which were lower than those(13.33 and 11.67%)in the control group,the success rate of surgery in the observation group was 95%,which was higher than that in the control group(86.67%),and the differences were statistically significant(x2=5.004,4.630,0.641,P<0.05).The average inpatient cost,total cost of the operation of medical equipment and DIP settlement fee of the patients of undergoing daytime surgery in the observation group were all lower than those in the control group,and differences were statistically significant(t=2.168,8.512,14.474,P<0.05).The frequency of using equipment and the average scheduling efficiency of the patients of undergoing day surgery in the observation group were higher than those in the control group,while the average failure rate of equipment and the frequency of maintenance for equipment were lower than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(t=23.211,21.585,5.643,23.944,P<0.05).The average satisfaction of the patients of undergoing daytime surgery in the observation group was higher than that in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(t=8.46,P<0.05).Conclusion:The benefit prediction and management method of large medical equipment in daytime surgery center under the DIP payment mode can improve the operation efficiency and medical quality of the daytime surgery center,and reduce the operation cost of hospital,and promote the optimization allocation of medical resources of hospital.

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