1.Causal Relationship Between 731 Immune Cell Phenotypes and Breast Cancer Subtypes: A Bidirectional Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
Tianci LIANG ; Weicong LIANG ; Yue ZHAO ; Chenchen SONG ; Tingzhi WEN ; Hui WANG ; Biaoxue RONG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2026;53(6):448-456
Objective To investigate the causal relationship between immune cells and various molecular subtypes of breast cancer (BC) by using two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR). Methods This study employed a two-sample MR analysis, with 731 immune cell types from the GWAS catalog as the exposure factors and four BC molecular subtypes (HR+/HER2−, HR+/HER2+, HR−/HER2+, and HR−/HER2−) from the BCAC Consortium as the outcome variables. For causal inference, inverse variance weighting (IVW) was employed as the primary analytical method, alongside multiple consistency validation approaches, including MR-Egger, weighted median, weighted mode, simple mode, and Bayesian weighted Mendelian randomization. Reverse MR and sensitivity analyses were employed to effectively evaluate and exclude potential biases and interference from reverse causality. Results Significant causal associations were identified for specific immune cell phenotypes across subtypes. In HR+ BC, the HER2+ subtype was associated with seven immunophenotypes (five protective and two risk increasing), whereas the HER2− subtype was associated with eight immunophenotypes (four protective and four risk increasing). In HR− BC, the HER2+ subtype was associated with five immunophenotypes (one protective and four risk increasing), and the HER2− subtype (triple-negative BC) was associated with seven immunophenotypes (six protective and one risk-increasing). CD28+CD45RA−CD8+ T cells and naive CD8+ T cells have a bidirectional causal relationship with HR+/HER2+ breast cancer, Whereas the expression of CD8 on CD39+CD8+ cells also has a bidirectional relationship with HR+/HER2− breast cancer. Furthermore, CD4−CD8− NKT cells exhibited opposing effect directions in HER2+ versus HER2− subtypes. Conclusion From a genetic perspective, this study confirms the existence of subtype-specific causal associations between immune cell phenotypes and distinct molecular subtypes of BC, revealing heterogeneity in immune regulation.
2.Analysis of the policy and development status of central (cloud) pharmacies in China’s close-knit county-level medical communities
Junming TAN ; Tiantian GAO ; Yan SONG ; Chenwei ZUO ; Rong SHAO ; Jianzhou YAN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(16):2090-2096
OBJECTIVE To analyze the development history, current status, and major challenges of central (cloud) pharmacies within China’s close-knit county-level medical communities, and to provide references for improving the overall effectiveness of the primary-level pharmaceutical supply and support system.METHODS Policy documents and practical case data related to central (cloud) pharmacies in county-level medical communities from 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) in China were collected. A qualitative approach combining policy text analysis and comparative case analysis was employed to longitudinally trace and cross-sectionally compare the development history and current status of central (cloud) pharmacies, identify existing problems, and propose targeted recommendations. RESULTS &CONCLUSIONS The development of central (cloud) pharmacies in China has undergone three stages: initial exploration, pilot expansion and mechanism deepening, and high-level promotion with local responses. While adhering to national policy directives, various regions have conducted diverse explorations in organizational and legal forms, management models, and institutional frameworks. However, several challenges remain, including insufficient policy guidance, an imperfect mechanism for drug coordination and supply security, weaknesses in hardware infrastructure and information technology development, and the need to strengthen statistical monitoring and outcome evaluation systems. It is recommended that the construction of central (cloud) pharmacies should be oriented toward achieving their fundamental functions, improve the institutional framework, adopt differentiated construction models tailored to local conditions, enhance the coordinated drug supply and support system, strengthen information technology infrastructure and professional capacity building, unify evaluation standards, and improve performance assessment mechanisms, so as to elevate the overall effectiveness of the primary-level pharmaceutical supply and support system.
3.Helicobacter pylori infection and neuropsychiatric disorders: a review of research progress
Xingxu YI ; Rong SONG ; Chuan LI ; Yanhong FANG ; Xin YU ; Zhiyuan TANG ; Hong SU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(8):1492-1497
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is not only associated with gastrointestinal diseases, but also potentially links with neuropsychiatric disorders revealed by recent studies. Through a systematic review of the existing literature, this review summarizes epidemiological evidence for the association between H. pylori infection and diseases such as Parkinson′s disease (PD), Alzheimer′s disease (AD), multiple sclerosis (MS), migraine, depression, and anxiety disorders, and further explores potential mechanisms by which it affects central nervous system function, including neural pathways mediated by the enteric nervous system and the vagus nerve, immune pathways mediated by inflammatory cytokines, and endocrine pathways mediated by gut microbial metabolites. Additionally, the current challenges facing H. pylori eradication therapy and the prospects for emerging adjuvant strategies such as probiotics and fecal microbiota transplantation are discussed. Finally, future research directions are outlined, emphasizing the need for prospective cohort studies based on standardized diagnostic methods and further investigation using animal models to elucidate the pathophysiological mechanisms, with the aim of providing new perspectives for the prevention, treatment, and early intervention of related neuropsychiatric disorders.
4.Comparison of Patient Satisfaction Between Gynecological Teaching Outpatient Clinics and General Clinics and Analysis of Influencing Factors
Xiaochen SONG ; Huiying HU ; Qian ZHOU ; Jie YIN ; Shuo LIANG ; Xiaochuan LI ; Rong CHEN ; Lan ZHU
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(5):1390-1396
To evaluate patient satisfaction levels in a gynecological teaching clinic and to explore its associated influencing factors, so as to provide evidence for optimizing the operational model of teaching clinics. This was a single-center retrospective cross-sectional survey. Patients who attended the gynecological teaching clinic(teaching clinic group) and the general outpatient clinic(general clinic group) at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from May 2023 to July 2025 were enrolled. Satisfaction wasassessed using the Chinese version of the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire-18, with the 5-level ordinal overall satisfaction as the primary outcome. Ordinal logistic regression was employed to identify independent influencing factors of satisfaction. A total of 1146 patients(578 in the teaching clinic group and 568 in the general clinic group) were enrolled, among whom 985 completed the questionnaire follow-up(496 in the teaching clinic group and 489 in the general clinic group), yielding a response rate of 85.95%. The 5-level ordinal overall satisfaction was higher in the teaching clinic group than in the general clinic group( Patient satisfaction in the gynecological teaching clinic is relatively high, with notable strength in doctor-patient communication; however, there remains room for improvement in technical service quality and humanistic care. Adequate consultation duration and the teaching clinic model are associated with higher patient satisfaction.
5.Integrated molecular characterization of sarcomatoid hepatocellular carcinoma
Rong-Qi SUN ; Yu-Hang YE ; Ye XU ; Bo WANG ; Si-Yuan PAN ; Ning LI ; Long CHEN ; Jing-Yue PAN ; Zhi-Qiang HU ; Jia FAN ; Zheng-Jun ZHOU ; Jian ZHOU ; Cheng-Li SONG ; Shao-Lai ZHOU
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2025;31(2):426-444
Background:
s/Aims: Sarcomatoid hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a rare histological subtype of HCC characterized by extremely poor prognosis; however, its molecular characterization has not been elucidated.
Methods:
In this study, we conducted an integrated multiomics study of whole-exome sequencing, RNA-seq, spatial transcriptome, and immunohistochemical analyses of 28 paired sarcomatoid tumor components and conventional HCC components from 10 patients with sarcomatoid HCC, in order to identify frequently altered genes, infer the tumor subclonal architectures, track the genomic evolution, and delineate the transcriptional characteristics of sarcomatoid HCCs.
Results:
Our results showed that the sarcomatoid HCCs had poor prognosis. The sarcomatoid tumor components and the conventional HCC components were derived from common ancestors, mostly accessing similar mutational processes. Clonal phylogenies demonstrated branched tumor evolution during sarcomatoid HCC development and progression. TP53 mutation commonly occurred at tumor initiation, whereas ARID2 mutation often occurred later. Transcriptome analyses revealed the epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) and hypoxic phenotype in sarcomatoid tumor components, which were confirmed by immunohistochemical staining. Moreover, we identified ARID2 mutations in 70% (7/10) of patients with sarcomatoid HCC but only 1–5% of patients with non-sarcomatoid HCC. Biofunctional investigations revealed that inactivating mutation of ARID2 contributes to HCC growth and metastasis and induces EMT in a hypoxic microenvironment.
Conclusions
We offer a comprehensive description of the molecular basis for sarcomatoid HCC, and identify genomic alteration (ARID2 mutation) together with the tumor microenvironment (hypoxic microenvironment), that may contribute to the formation of the sarcomatoid tumor component through EMT, leading to sarcomatoid HCC development and progression.
6.Brief introduction on the development of Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 Edition
HONG Xiaoxu ; SONG Zonghua ; MA Shuangcheng ; LAN Fen ; SHU Rong
Drug Standards of China 2025;26(1):001-010
The Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China 2025 edition is to be issued in March 2025. Chinese Pharmacopoeia is the basic requirements on the drug manufacture, drug testing, drug use and drug administration. The new edition Chinese Pharmacopoeia will be dramatically improved on the pharmacopoeia monographs included, establishing the standards system, standards conversion and application of drug quality control for the new technology, new method & new tool, drug control on the safety and effectiveness as well as the drug standard international harmonization. It will take important role on improving the drug quality, ensuring the safety of drugs for public use, strengthen technical support for drug administration, promoting the high-quality development of China’s medical and pharmaceutical industry. This paper introduces the development and revision of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 Edition,aim at helping the industries well understanding and implantation the new edition Chinese Pharmacopoeia.
7.The development and characteristics of general notice in Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 Edition
WANG Fei ; SONG Zonghua ; MA Shuangcheng ; SHU Rong
Drug Standards of China 2025;26(1):011-016
Objective: Introduce and briefly describe the status, characteristics, and writing ideas of general notice in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 edition, providing reference and suggestions for better understanding and implementation of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 edition.
Methods:This article elaborates on the content and revision of general notice in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 edition from the perspective of frame structure and main contents.
Results:Compared with other pharmacopoeias of various countries, Chinese Pharmacopoeia includes standards for traditional Chinese medicine, chemical drugs, biological products and excipients, pharmaceutical packaging materials, etc. Each section of Chinese Pharmacopoeia has its own general notice, with 34 to 48 items arranged in 11 to 12 chapters. Depending on the type of products included and the development history, the general notice in each section present differences in format and content. Given the importance and significance of the standards in Chinese Pharmacopoeia, it is necessary for the industry to coordinate and unify the general notice in various parts of Chinese Pharmacopoeia. With the introduction and revision of regulations, changes in the content of pharmacopoeias, and the application of new technologies, methods, and concepts in drug quality control, considering the unique characteristics of various drugs in quality control and supervision, Chinese Pharmacopoeia has comprehensively standardized relevant requirements. While taking into account the characteristics of the first, second, third, and fourth parts of the pharmacopoeia, it retains the characteristics of relative uniformity and the content of each part, achieving the unified standardization of the general rules of each general notice in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 edition and the coordination and consistency of common content.
Conclusion: The current version of Chinese Pharmacopoeia has undergone significant changes and improvements in both form and content. By introducing the overall situation and revised content of general notice in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 edition, pharmacopoeia users can have a deeper understanding of Chinese Pharmacopoeia and use it correctly.
8.Post-translational modification of Keap1 regulates oxidative stress-related diseases
Ying QU ; Caiyun MAO ; Qing ZHONG ; Rong ZHANG ; Yunjia SONG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(1):107-111
The activation of Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway is an important mechanism for cells to resist oxidative stress.Under oxidative stress,Keap1 is affected by post-translational modification(PTM)such as glutathione,alky-lation and S-sulfhydrylation,which weakens its binding to Nrf2,leading to Nrf2 accumulation,nuclear translocation and the expression and transcription of downstream detoxification and antioxidant defense proteins.The PTM of Keap1 is involved in the regulation of a variety of oxidative stress-related diseases such as cancer,Parkin-son's disease and atherosclerosis.For example,alkylation inhibits abdominal aortic aneurysm formation,methylation promotes innate resistance of breast cancer,and S-sulfhydrylation improves atherosclerosis,which pro-vides a theoretical basis for finding new drug targets and biomarkers.
9.Singapore consensus statements on the management of obstructive sleep apnoea.
Leong Chai LEOW ; Chuen Peng LEE ; Sridhar VENKATESWARAN ; Michael Teik Chung LIM ; Oon Hoe TEOH ; Ruth CHANG ; Yam Cheng CHEE ; Khai Beng CHONG ; Ai Ping CHUA ; Joshua GOOLEY ; Hong Juan HAN ; Nur Izzianie KAMARUDDIN ; See Meng KHOO ; Lynn Huiting KOH ; Shaun Ray Han LOH ; Kok Weng LYE ; Mark IGNATIUS ; Yingjuan MOK ; Jing Hao NG ; Thun How ONG ; Chu Qin PHUA ; Rui Ya SOH ; Pei Rong SONG ; Adeline TAN ; Alvin TAN ; Terry TAN ; Jenny TANG ; David TAY ; Jade TAY ; Song Tar TOH ; Serene WONG ; Chiang Yin WONG ; Mimi YOW
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore 2025;54(10):627-643
INTRODUCTION:
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is common in Singapore, with moderate to severe OSA affecting around 30% of residents. These consensus statements aim to provide scientifically grounded recommendations for the management of OSA, standar-dise the management of OSA in Singapore and promote multidisciplinary collaboration.
METHOD:
An expert panel, which was convened in 2024, identified several areas of OSA management that require guidance. The expert panel reviewed the current literature and developed consensus statements, which were later independently voted on using a 3-point Likert scale (agree, neutral or disagree). Consensus (total ratings of agree and neutral) was set a priori at ≥80% agreement. Any statement not reaching consensus was excluded.
RESULTS:
The final consensus included 49 statements that provide guidance on the screening, diagnosis and management of adults with OSA. Additionally, 23 statements on the screening, diagnosis and management of paediatric OSA achieved consensus. These 72 consensus statements considered not only the latest clinical evidence but also the benefits and harms, resource implications, feasibility, acceptability and equity impact of the recommendations.
CONCLUSION
The statements presented in this paper aim to guide clinicians based on the most updated evidence and collective expert opinion from sleep specialists in Singapore. These recommendations should augment clinical judgement rather than replace it. Management decisions should be individualised, taking into account the patient's clinical characteristics, as well as patient and caregiver concerns and preferences.
Humans
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/diagnosis*
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Singapore
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Consensus
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Adult
10.Mechanism of Bushen Huoxue Formula in regulating endometrial oxidative stress and fibrosis.
Si-Si TANG ; Rong CHEN ; Qian-Qian SONG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(1):218-236
Intrauterine adhesion(IUA) is a common gynecological disease that is difficult to treat, and there is a lack of specific effective drugs and measures to prevent endometrial fibrosis. In this study, the mechanism of endometrial oxidative stress and fibrosis regulation was studied in an IUA rat model constructed by Bushen Huoxue Formula intervention of mechanical injury combined with infection. A total of 72 SPF SD female rats aged 8-10 weeks were randomly divided into blank control group, model control group, low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of Bushen Huoxue Formula, and estrogen groups. The rats in the estrous cycle of the model control group and the positive control group were simulated with surgical injury and infection, and the sham operation group was treated with on-off abdominal treatment. After successful modeling, the model control group was administered intragastrically with purified water of 15 μL·g~(-1) every day. The low-dose group was administered intragastrically with Bushen Huoxue Formula of 7.8 g·kg~(-1); the medium-dose group was administered intragastrically with Bushen Huoxue Formula of 15.6 g·kg~(-1), and the high-dose group was administered intragastrically with Bushen Huoxue Formula of 31.2 g·kg~(-1). The estrogen group was administered intragastrically with estradiol valerate of 4.2 mg·kg~(-1). After continuous intervention for 28 days, all rats were deprived of water and killed to collect blood and tissue. Hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining calculated the number of uterine glands; Masson staining calculated the area of uterine collagen fibers. Combined with HE and Masson staining, semi-quantitative scores were performed on the degree of endometrial fibrosis. Immunohistochemistry was performed to detect the vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF), stromal cell-derived factor-1(SDF-1), and transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1) expression in rats' uterine tissue. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) dected angiopoietin 1(IFN-γ), interleukin-1α(IL-1α), TGF-β1, tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), collagen type Ⅳ(Ⅳ-Col), leukemia inhibitory factor(LIF), superoxide dismutase(SOD)、glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px);The mRNA expressions of Smad2, Smad3, adisintegrin and metalloproteinase(ADAM17) and TGF-β1 were determined by qPCR. Notch and ADAM17 protein expression in rat uterus were determined by Western blot. The results showed that the area of uterine fibrosis was significantly reduced and the conditions of edema and adhesion were effectively alleviated after high-dose intervention of Bushen Huoxue Formula. The levels of inflammatory factors and Ⅳ-Col were significantly decreased, and the levels of LIF and antioxidant enzymes were significantly increased. The mRNA expressions of Smad2, Smad3, ADAM17 and TGF-β1 were significantly down-regulated. Immunohistochemical results showed that Bushen Huoxu Formula could effectively increase the positive expression of SDF-1 and reduce the positive expression of VEGF and TGF-β1. Western blot results showed that the protein expressions of Notch and ADAM17 in high-dose, medium-dose and low-dose of Bushen Huoxu Formula groups were significantly down-regulated in a dose-dependent manner. These results suggest that Bushen Huoxue Formula may inhibit fibrosis process through ADAM17/Notch signaling pathway, suggesting that Bushen Huoxuet Formula is one of the potential therapeutic methods for IUA.
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Female
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal/administration & dosage*
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Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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Endometrium/pathology*
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Rats
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Fibrosis/metabolism*
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Oxidative Stress/drug effects*
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Humans
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Uterine Diseases/genetics*
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/genetics*

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