1.Exploring Chemical Constituent Distribution in Blood/Brain(Hippocampus) and Emotional Regulatory Effect of Raw and Vinegar-processed Products of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride
Yi BAO ; Yonggui SONG ; Qianmin LI ; Zhifu AI ; Genhua ZHU ; Ming YANG ; Huanhua XU ; Qin ZHENG ; Yiting HUANG ; Zihan GAO ; Dan SU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(2):189-197
ObjectiveTo investigate the migration and distribution characteristics of chemical constituents in blood and hippocampal tissues before and after vinegar processing of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride(CRPV), and to explore the potential material basis and mechanisms underlying their regulatory effects on emotional disorders by comparing the effects of raw and vinegar-processed products of CRPV. MethodsUltra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS) was employed to characterize and identify the chemical constituents of raw and vinegar-processed products of CRPV extracts, as well as their migrating components in blood and hippocampal tissues after oral administration. Reference standards, databases, and relevant literature were utilized for compound annotation, with data processing performed using PeakView 1.2 software. Seventy male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into seven groups, including the blank group, model group, diazepam group(2.5 mg·kg-1), raw CRPV low/high dose groups(0.6, 1.2 g·kg-1), and vinegar-processed CRPV low/high dose groups(0.6, 1.2 g·kg-1), with 10 mice per group. Except for the blank group, all other groups underwent chronic restraint stress(2 h·d-1) for 20 d. Each drug-treated group received oral administration at the predetermined dose starting 10 d after modeling, with a total treatment duration of 10 d. Following model-based drug administration, mice underwent open-field, forced swimming, and elevated plus maze tests. After anesthesia with isoflurane, whole brains were collected from each group of mice, and hippocampi were dissected. Reactive oxygen species(ROS) level in hippocampal tissues was quantified by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). Hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used to observe hippocampal tissue morphology. Immunofluorescence was performed to detect neuronal nuclei(NeuN) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha(PPARα) expressions in hippocampal tissue. Then, pharmacodynamic evaluations were conducted to assess the effects of raw and vinegar-processed CRPV on mood disorders, exploring the potential mechanisms. ResultsVinegar processing caused significant changes in the chemical composition of CRPV, with 18 components showing increased relative content and 35 components showing decreased relative content. The primary changes occurred in flavonoid compounds, including 20 flavonoids, 20 flavonoid glycosides, 3 triterpenes, 3 phenolic acids, 1 alkaloid, and 6 other compounds. Twenty-one components were detected in blood(15 methoxyflavones, 4 flavonoid glycosides, and 2 phenolic acids), with 17 shared between raw and vinegar-processed CRPV. Seven components reached hippocampal tissues(all common to both forms). In regulating emotional disorders, Vinegar-processed CRPV exhibited superior antidepressant-like effects compared to raw products. HE staining revealed that both treatments improved hippocampal neuronal morphology, particularly in the damaged CA1 and CA3 regions. Immunofluorescence and ELISA analyses demonstrated that both raw and vinegar-processed CRPV significantly modulated NeuN and PPARα expressions in hippocampal tissue while alleviating oxidative stress induced by excessive ROS(P<0.05). ConclusionThe chemical composition of CRPV undergoes changes after vinegar processing, but the migrating components in blood and hippocampus are primarily methoxyflavonoids. These components may serve as the potential material basis for activating the PPARα pathway, thereby negatively regulating ROS generation in the hippocampus, reducing oxidative stress, and promoting the development of NeuN-positive neurons. These findings provide experimental evidence for enhancing quality standards, pharmacodynamic material research, and active drug development of raw and vinegar-processed CRPV.
2.Current status of research on the mechanism of action of emodin in the prevention and treatment of chronic liver diseases
Yajie CHEN ; Xin WANG ; Yunjuan WU ; Ying SU ; Yuhan WANG ; Jinxue ZHANG ; Ning YAO ; Ying QIN ; Xiaoning ZUO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(1):228-234
Chronic liver diseases are a group of diseases in which the liver is subjected to a variety of injuries over a long period of time, resulting in irreversible pathological changes that last longer than 6 months. Emodin (EMO) is a natural anthraquinone derivative derived from Rheum officinale, and its pharmacological effect has been extensively studied, exhibiting a variety of biological properties and involving multiple signaling molecules and pathways. Western medicine or surgical treatment is currently the main treatment regimen for chronic liver diseases, and the advance in treatment is limited by various reasons such as side effects and high costs. Due to its natural origin and efficacy, EMO has unique advantages in the treatment of chronic liver diseases and has now become a research hotspot. This article summarizes the therapeutic effect of EMO on chronic liver diseases and its mechanism, in order to provide a certain scientific basis for the traditional Chinese medicine treatment of chronic liver diseases and the development of drugs in clinical practice.
3.Clinical characteristics of obstructive sleep apnea in children with Prader-Willi syndrome
Kaiping WU ; Qinghua LU ; Ailiang LIU ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Zhe SU ; Rongfei ZHENG ; Hongguang PAN ; Qin YANG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(8):591-596
Objective:To analyze the characteristics of obstructive sleep apnea(OSA)in children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS),and to improve the understanding of OSA during rapid eye movement sleep.Methods:The clinical data of 13 children with PWS aged 2-14 years admitted to Shenzhen Children's Hospital from June 2017 to June 2024 were retrospectively collected as the PWS group,and 12 children with snoring caused by adenoids,tonsil hypertrophy and/or obesity were selected as the control group.The gender,age,body mass index (BMI),obstructive apnea index (OAI),oxygen desaturation index (ODI),obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea index (OAHI),rapid eye movement period OAHI(OAHIrem),non-rapid eye movement period OAHI(OAHInrem) and OAHIrem/total sleep period OAHI ratio were compared between the two groups.Multivariate linear regression was used to assess the association between PWS and OAHIrem.Results:Among the 13 children in PWS group,there were 7 males and 6 females,with an average age of (7.63±4.05) years and an average BMI of (23.06±6.12) kg/m2.Among the 12 children in control group,there were 10 males and 2 females,with an average age of (7.28±3.92) years and an average BMI of (22.41±5.68) kg/m2.There were no statistically significant differences in age,gender,and BMI between the two groups ( P>0.05).All 13 children (100%) with PWS had OSA,with 8 cases (61.53%) of mild OSA and 5 cases (38.46%) of moderate to severe OSA.OAI and ODI in PWS group were significantly higher than those in control group ( P<0.05).OAHI and OAHInrem in PWS group were higher than those in control group,but the difference was not statistically significant ( P>0.05).OAHIrem and OAHIrem/ total sleep OAHI ratio were significantly higher than those in the control group,with statistical significance ( P<0.05).Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that PWS was significantly correlated with OAHIrem/ total sleep OAH ratio (square root) ( P=0.008). Conclusion:Children with PWS have a high incidence of OSA,with a high proportion of moderate to severe OSA.They are prone to OSA with hypoxemia during rapid eye movement sleep.It is recommended that respiratory monitoring of children with PWS during rapid eye movement sleep should be strengthened,and individualized treatment plan should be formulated according to the type and severity of OSA.
4.Interpretation of《Global consensus on multidisciplinary diagnostic criteria for urinary tract infections》
Guofen LIANG ; Zhenhua YANG ; Yibo WANG ; Kaiyu HE ; La ZHANG ; Xusheng LIU ; Yueyu GU ; Xindong QIN ; Guobin SU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(18):2777-2785
The clinical diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection has long faced the challenges of insufficient standardization of diagnosis and treatment pathways,irrational use of antimicrobial drugs and high recurrence rate.How to optimize the hierarchical diagnosis and treatment pathway of urinary tract infection,standardize the use of antimicrobial drugs,and reduce the recurrence rate have always been the focus of clinical attention.There is significant heterogeneity in the existing diagnostic criteria for urinary tract infection,which seriously affects the comparability and evidence integration of clinical and research studies.In order to solve the above problems,a consensus on global multidisciplinary diagnostic criteria for urinary tract infection has been formed by international multidisciplinary experts after three rounds of Delphi method.Breaking through the traditional classification framework,the consensus innovatively established a four-dimensional quantitative scoring system including local symptoms and signs,systemic inflammatory response,quantitative analysis of pyuria and urine culture results,and established a hierarchical standard for stepwise urinary tract diagnosis according to the scoring threshold.Based on the key citations related to the consensus,this paper interprets in detail the basis for the selection of core indicators and the establishment of thresholds for the diagnosis of urinary tract infection in the consensus,and focuses on the key issues and implementation paths of the consensus in localization practice.This consensus provides a unified standard for standardizing the clinical diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection,improving the homogeneity of clinical research through standardized diagnostic processes,and promoting the standardization of UTI drug research and development and the rational use of antibiotics and precision.
5.Fasudil alleviates beta-amyloid 1-42-induced apoptosis of SH-SY5Y cells
Minfang GUO ; Huiyu ZHANG ; Peijun ZHANG ; Qin SU ; Siwei JIA ; Jiezhong YU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(23):4939-4946
BACKGROUND:Fasudil has a regulatory effect on mitochondrial dynamics in the brain of Alzheimer's disease mice and can inhibit neuroinflammation,but whether it can reduce the toxicity of β-amyloid protein by regulating mitophagy-NLRP3 inflammasome pathway remains unclear.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the regulatory effect of fasudil on β-amyloid 1-42-induced apoptosis and mitophagy and NLRP3 inflammasome in human derived neuroblastoma cell line SH-SY5Y cells.METHODS:SH-SY5Y cells were inoculated into the pore plate.After adhesion,cells were divided into three groups for intervention:No drug was added to the control group;20 μmol/L β-amyloid 1-42 was added to the model group,and 20 μmol/L β-amyloid 1-42 and 15 mg/L fasudil were added to the fasudil group at the same time.After 24 hours of intervention,the cell activity was detected by MTT assay and apoptosis was detected by TUNEL staining.The expression of apoptosis-related proteins was detected by qRT-PCR and western blot assay.The expression of mitochondrial autophagy related proteins was detected by immunofluorescence staining and western blot assay.The expression of NLRP3 inflammasome related proteins was detected by immunofluorescence staining and western blot assay.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Compared with control group,the cell activity of the model group was decreased and the apoptosis rate was increased(P<0.05).Compared with model group,cell activity in the fasudil group was increased and apoptosis rate was decreased(P<0.05).(2)The results of qRT-PCR and western blot assay showed that compared with the control group,the expression of Bax mRNA and protein was increased in the model group(P<0.05),while the expression of Bcl-2 mRNA and protein was decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the expression of Bax mRNA and protein was decreased(P<0.05),and the expression of Bcl-2 mRNA and protein was increased(P<0.05)in the fasudil group.(3)The results of immunofluorescence staining and western blot assay showed that compared with the control group,the expressions of PINK1,Parkinson's disease protein and LC3 protein were decreased(P<0.05),while the expression of p62 protein was increased(P<0.05)in the model group.Compared with model group,the expression levels of PINK1,Parkinson's disease protein,and LC3 protein were increased(P<0.05),while the expression of p62 protein was decreased(P<0.05)in the fasudil group.(4)The results of immunofluorescence staining and western blot assay showed that compared with the control group,the expression levels of NLRP3,ASC,Caspase-1,and interleukin1β protein were increased in the model group(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the expression levels of NLRP3,ASC,Caspase-1,and interleukin1β were decreased in the fasudil group(P<0.05).(5)The results show that fasudil can reduce the apoptosis of SH-SY5Y cells induced by β-amyloid 1-42,and its mechanism may be related to the activation of mitophagy and the inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome activation.
6.Clinical observation of point injection at Zusanli(ST36)plus abdominal point application for gastrointestinal dysfunction after laparoscopic surgery
Huanfeng TANG ; Dawei YUAN ; Hua WANG ; Ruxue SU ; Limin QIN ; Jingrui LIU ; Bingtao LÜ ; Jue HONG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2025;23(1):36-42
Objective:To observe the effect of point injection at Zusanli(ST36)plus abdominal point application on gastrointestinal dysfunction after laparoscopic surgery.Methods:A total of 204 patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction after laparoscopic surgery were recruited and divided into four groups using the random number table method,with 51 cases in each group.The control group received conventional postoperative intervention.In addition to the treatment in the control group,the point injection group was given point injection at Zusanli(ST36),the application group was offered abdominal point application,and the integrated group received point injection at Zusanli(ST36)and abdominal point application.The treatment lasted 3 consecutive days in all four groups.The recovery time of gastrointestinal function indicators and the incidence rate of postoperative nausea and vomiting(PONV)were observed and recorded.Before and after treatment,the visual analog scale(VAS)was used to assess abdominal pain intensity,the venous blood type 1 helper T cells/type 2 helper T cells(Th1/Th2)was determined,the serum levels of interleukin(IL)-6 and interferon(IFN)-γ were detected using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and the plasma levels of motilin and gastrin were measured using radioimmunoassay.Results:Compared to the control group,the first exhaust time,the first defecation time,and the time of restoring fluid diet came earlier in the other three groups(P<0.05)and were earlier in the integrated group than in the point injection and application groups(P<0.05).The point injection,application,and integrated groups had a lower PONV incidence rate than the control group,and the integrated group was lower than the point injection and application groups(P<0.05).The intra-group comparisons showed that the VAS score and the levels of IL-6 and INF-γ decreased after treatment in all four groups(P<0.05);the point injection,application,and integrated groups were lower than the control group(P<0.05),and the integrated group was lower than the point injection and application groups(P<0.05).The intra-group comparisons also demonstrated that the levels of Th1/Th2,motilin,and gastrin increased after the intervention in the four groups(P<0.05);the point injection,application,and integrated groups were higher than the control group(P<0.05),and the integrated group was higher than the point injection and application groups(P<0.05).Conclusion:Point injection at Zusanli(ST36)plus abdominal point application can encourage postoperative exhaust,defecation,and the recovery of diet fluid,alleviate postoperative abdominal pain,reduce PONV,balance Th1/Th2,and regulate the secretion of motilin and gastrin in patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction after laparoscopic surgery.
7.Clinical observation of point injection at Zusanli(ST36)plus abdominal point application for gastrointestinal dysfunction after laparoscopic surgery
Huanfeng TANG ; Dawei YUAN ; Hua WANG ; Ruxue SU ; Limin QIN ; Jingrui LIU ; Bingtao LÜ ; Jue HONG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2025;23(1):36-42
Objective:To observe the effect of point injection at Zusanli(ST36)plus abdominal point application on gastrointestinal dysfunction after laparoscopic surgery.Methods:A total of 204 patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction after laparoscopic surgery were recruited and divided into four groups using the random number table method,with 51 cases in each group.The control group received conventional postoperative intervention.In addition to the treatment in the control group,the point injection group was given point injection at Zusanli(ST36),the application group was offered abdominal point application,and the integrated group received point injection at Zusanli(ST36)and abdominal point application.The treatment lasted 3 consecutive days in all four groups.The recovery time of gastrointestinal function indicators and the incidence rate of postoperative nausea and vomiting(PONV)were observed and recorded.Before and after treatment,the visual analog scale(VAS)was used to assess abdominal pain intensity,the venous blood type 1 helper T cells/type 2 helper T cells(Th1/Th2)was determined,the serum levels of interleukin(IL)-6 and interferon(IFN)-γ were detected using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and the plasma levels of motilin and gastrin were measured using radioimmunoassay.Results:Compared to the control group,the first exhaust time,the first defecation time,and the time of restoring fluid diet came earlier in the other three groups(P<0.05)and were earlier in the integrated group than in the point injection and application groups(P<0.05).The point injection,application,and integrated groups had a lower PONV incidence rate than the control group,and the integrated group was lower than the point injection and application groups(P<0.05).The intra-group comparisons showed that the VAS score and the levels of IL-6 and INF-γ decreased after treatment in all four groups(P<0.05);the point injection,application,and integrated groups were lower than the control group(P<0.05),and the integrated group was lower than the point injection and application groups(P<0.05).The intra-group comparisons also demonstrated that the levels of Th1/Th2,motilin,and gastrin increased after the intervention in the four groups(P<0.05);the point injection,application,and integrated groups were higher than the control group(P<0.05),and the integrated group was higher than the point injection and application groups(P<0.05).Conclusion:Point injection at Zusanli(ST36)plus abdominal point application can encourage postoperative exhaust,defecation,and the recovery of diet fluid,alleviate postoperative abdominal pain,reduce PONV,balance Th1/Th2,and regulate the secretion of motilin and gastrin in patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction after laparoscopic surgery.
8.Genetic evolution,drug resistance,and biofilm formation capacity of E.coli O157:H7 from different animal sources in Xinjiang
Yan WANG ; Ling ZHANG ; Yifan LIU ; Wanpeng MA ; Tian QIN ; Wei WANG ; Zhanqiang SU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(4):685-692
Different animals in Xinjiang carry Escherichia coli O157:H7(E.coli O157:H7),but the connection between these strains is not clear.This study aims to understand the evolutionary sub-group of E.coli O157:H7,the distribution of the dominant genetic lineage,the biofilm formation ability,the carriage of mobile genetic elements and their drug resistance profile.E.coli O157:H7 was identified by PCR.Multilocus sequence typing(MLST)protocol was used for E.coli O157 to detect ST type,plasmid replicon and integron genes.Biofilm formation ability was determined by crystal violet microplate,and Kirby-Bauer was used to detect drug resistance.The results showed that 46.7%(7/15)of E.coli O157:H7 belongs to Group A,53.3%(8/15)of E.coli O157:H7 be-longs to Group E.Sheep source were mainly prevalent in Group A(4/6).Cattle sources are mainly Group E(6/7).A total of six ST types were detected:ST11(8/15),ST-206(1/15),ST-6126(3/15),ST-1640(1/15),ST-178(1/15),ST-4550(1/15).Two strains had a moderate biofilm-form-ing capacity,two strains had a weak biofilm-forming capacity,10 strains have no biofilm-forming capacity.All were multidrug-resistant strains,with complete resistance to lincomycin,oxacillin,clindamycin,vancomycin,midemycin and cefthiophene,and 88%-94%resistance to poly-myxin B,ampicillin,penicillin G and erythromycin,they are highly drug resistant.The five resist-ance genes detected were acrA(66.66%,10/15),tolC(73.33%,11/15),qurS(13.33%,2/15),floR and qurA(6.67%,1/15).Four plasm id replicons were detected,they were IncP(66.66%,10/15),IncFrepB(86.67%,13/15),IncFIA(6.67%,1/15),IncFIB(66.66%,10/15).Two class Ⅰ integrons were detected and they were ISCR1(33.33%,5/15),ISECP1(20%,3/15).The re-sults showed that E.coli O157:H7 in Xinjiang was predominantly prevalent in Group A and Group E.Sheep sources were predominantly prevalent in Group A,and cattle sources were predominantly prevalent in Group E.The ST types were widely distributed,with ST11 types being the predomi-nant type,the biofilm-forming ability was weak,and the resistance was strong,all of them were multi-drug-resistant strains,and the resistance genes were mainly externally excreted from the pumps,and the resistance genes had more spreading elements.
9.Association between residual cholesterol and metabolic associated fatty liver disease risk at different tri-glyceride levels
Lili SU ; Nuo LI ; Wei FANG ; Menghua CHEN ; Sina QIN ; Yegui YANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(17):2676-2682
Objective This study aims to investigate the association between remnant cholesterol(RC)and the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD)under the optimal triglyceride(TG)levels recom-mended by different guidelines.Methods The data were derived from the annual physical examinations of elderly people aged 65 and above in a community in 2023.Regression analysis was used to evaluate the association between RC and MAFLD risk.According to the TG normal level(<1.7 mmol/L)recommended by the Chinese Lipid Management Consensus and the TG ideal target(<1.2 mmol/L)proposed by the European Atherosclerosis Society,the individuals were divided into subgroups with different TG levels to explore the association between RC and MAFLD risk in each subgroup.Results A total of 2,800 elderly individuals aged 65 and above were included in this study.The proportion of the individuals meeting the diagnostic criteria for MAFLD was 20.85%,and RC was identified as an independent risk factor for MAFLD(P<0.001).In the elderly individuals with TG<1.7 mmol/L,RC level was not significantly associated with MAFLD risk(P=0.888).In contrast,in the elderly individuals with TG≥1.7 mmol/L,RC level was significantly and positively correlated with MAFLD risk(P<0.001).Interaction tests revealed no significant interaction between the stratification factor and the effect size of RC(P=0.115).In the elderly individuals with TG<1.2 mmol/L,RC level was not associated with MAFLD risk(P=0.505),while in the elderly individuals with TG≥1.2 mmol/L,RC level was significantly associated with MAFLD risk(P<0.001).Interaction tests showed a significant interaction between the stratification factor and the effect size of RC(P=0.011).Conclusion RC is an independent risk factor for MAFLD in older individuals.To reduce the risk of MAFLD related to RC in the elderly,a triglyceride level of<1.2 mmol/L can serve as a reference for identifying early-stage risk.
10.Clinical characteristics of obstructive sleep apnea in children with Prader-Willi syndrome
Kaiping WU ; Qinghua LU ; Ailiang LIU ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Zhe SU ; Rongfei ZHENG ; Hongguang PAN ; Qin YANG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(8):591-596
Objective:To analyze the characteristics of obstructive sleep apnea(OSA)in children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS),and to improve the understanding of OSA during rapid eye movement sleep.Methods:The clinical data of 13 children with PWS aged 2-14 years admitted to Shenzhen Children's Hospital from June 2017 to June 2024 were retrospectively collected as the PWS group,and 12 children with snoring caused by adenoids,tonsil hypertrophy and/or obesity were selected as the control group.The gender,age,body mass index (BMI),obstructive apnea index (OAI),oxygen desaturation index (ODI),obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea index (OAHI),rapid eye movement period OAHI(OAHIrem),non-rapid eye movement period OAHI(OAHInrem) and OAHIrem/total sleep period OAHI ratio were compared between the two groups.Multivariate linear regression was used to assess the association between PWS and OAHIrem.Results:Among the 13 children in PWS group,there were 7 males and 6 females,with an average age of (7.63±4.05) years and an average BMI of (23.06±6.12) kg/m2.Among the 12 children in control group,there were 10 males and 2 females,with an average age of (7.28±3.92) years and an average BMI of (22.41±5.68) kg/m2.There were no statistically significant differences in age,gender,and BMI between the two groups ( P>0.05).All 13 children (100%) with PWS had OSA,with 8 cases (61.53%) of mild OSA and 5 cases (38.46%) of moderate to severe OSA.OAI and ODI in PWS group were significantly higher than those in control group ( P<0.05).OAHI and OAHInrem in PWS group were higher than those in control group,but the difference was not statistically significant ( P>0.05).OAHIrem and OAHIrem/ total sleep OAHI ratio were significantly higher than those in the control group,with statistical significance ( P<0.05).Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that PWS was significantly correlated with OAHIrem/ total sleep OAH ratio (square root) ( P=0.008). Conclusion:Children with PWS have a high incidence of OSA,with a high proportion of moderate to severe OSA.They are prone to OSA with hypoxemia during rapid eye movement sleep.It is recommended that respiratory monitoring of children with PWS during rapid eye movement sleep should be strengthened,and individualized treatment plan should be formulated according to the type and severity of OSA.

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