1.Current Status and Prospects of Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Prevention and Treatment for Gastric Precancerous Lesions
Haiyan BAI ; Tai ZHANG ; Ping WANG ; Lin LIU ; Weichao XU ; Yaxin TIAN ; Lanshuo HU ; Qian YANG ; Xudong TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(4):410-415
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), through its multi-target and systematic regulatory effects, has demonstrated unique advantages in the treatment of gastric precancerous lesions (GPL). At present, TCM theoretical research on GPL is mainly reflected in three aspects, the integration of macroscopic syndrome differentiation, the inflammation-carcinoma transformation mechanism, as well as the systematization and scientization of theoretical inheritance from famous TCM practitioners. High-quality evidence-based research findings serve as the foundation for clinical practice guidelines on GPL, and TCM has gained international academic recognition in the field of GPL prevention and treatment. Research on TCM mechanisms has yielded a series of important outcomes in the aspects of signaling pathways, gene expression regulation, cellular epigenetics, histone modification, and intestinal microecology. It is proposed that future research on GPL should focus on four key directions, establishing multi-omics data, exploring targeted intervention strategies on key regulatory nodes, advancing the standardization process of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine prevention and treatment technologies, and constructing stratified screening and intervention platforms. The in-depth integration of TCM microcosmic mechanism of action with its macroscopic syndrome differentiation and treatment system, coupled with interdisciplinary research, will provide valuable references for the clinical treatment and scientific research of GPL.
2.Association between snack consumption and depressive symptoms among first year junior high school students with different left behind experiences in Yunnan Province
LIU Na, WU Huijuan, WANG Liangui, LUO Chengyong, CAO Yanrong, FU Yun, ZHANG Tai,〖JZ〗 KONG Jing, HU Mengdie, XIONG Yuan, XU Honglü ;
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(1):18-22
Objective:
To explore the relationship between snack consumption and depressive symptoms in first year junior high school students with different left behind experiences in Yunnan Province, so as to provide a basis for improving depressive symptoms among first year junior high school students with different left behind experiences.
Methods:
From October to December 2022,a cluster random sampling method was used to select 8 500 first year junior high school students from 11 ethnic minority areas (Fugong County, Longling County, Longyang District, Luchun County, Mojiang County, Nanjian County, Qiaojia County, Shuangjiang County, Tengchong City, Yuanmou County, Zhenyuan County) in Yunnan Province for a questionnaire survey. The Chinese version of Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 was applied to assess depressive symptoms in first year junior high school students, and snack consumption was collected by employing food frequency questionnaire. The generalized linear model was used to analyze the association between first year junior high school students snack consumption and depressive symptoms, and the analysis was stratified according to left behind experience.
Results:
The detection rates of depressive symptoms among firstyear junior high school students with and without left behind experience were 36.25% and 26.91%, respectively. After controlling for confounding variables, the generalized linear model analysis showed that sweet snacks ( β=0.16, 95%CI =0.07-0.25), fast food ( β=0.14, 95%CI =0.04-0.23) and carbonated drinks ( β=0.09, 95%CI =0.01-0.17) of first year junior high school students with left behind experience (all P <0.05). Compared with those without such behavior, the risk of depressive symptoms was higher in consumption of fast food ( β=0.13, 95%CI =0.07-0.18) and carbonated drinks ( β=0.10, 95%CI =0.06-0.15)among first year junior high school students without left behind experience (both P <0.05).
Conclusion
Snack consumption among first year junior high school students in Yunnan may increase the risk of developing depressive symptoms, while first year junior high school students with left behind experience may have a greater risk of developing depressive symptoms.
3.Current Status and Reflections on Key Technologies and Methods for Clinical Research Design and Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Spleen and Stomach Diseases
Fang LU ; Ping WANG ; Liqun BIAN ; Lin LYU ; Mengli XIAO ; Tai ZHANG ; Xudong TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(5):498-503
Clinical trials represent a pivotal stage in the development of pharmaceutical drugs. Nevertheless, given the unique characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and the diagnostic and treatment principle of syndrome differentiation and treatment in TCM, the clinical evaluation techniques and methods that can comprehensively reflect the characteristics of TCM and are tailored to its specificities are still in need of refinement and innovation. This paper systematically summarizes the key techniques and methods for designing and evaluating the clinical research on the treatment of the spleen and stomach diseases with TCM from three aspects including clinical research design, evaluation, and platform construction, compares domestic and international research landscapes, and proposes for future directions. It is suggested that a multidimensional evaluation system integrating modern medicine and TCM theory should be established, and further innovation is needed in TCM research design and methodologies, leveraging intelligent devices and technologies powered by next-generation information technology to transform clinical data into high-quality TCM evidence. Moreover, standardized and shared platforms for TCM clinical data should be accelerated, so as to provide references for the design, implementation, and evaluation of future clinical research on the treatment of the spleen and stomach diseases with TCM.
4.Research progress on engineered tumor whole-cell vaccines
Weifan WANG ; Fengze MIAO ; Zongguang TAI ; Quangang ZHU ; Zhongjian CHEN ; Cuiyun YU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2026;44(5):221-227
The emergence of immunotherapy has provided new optimism for cancer treatment. Tumor vaccine, a promising immunotherapy strategy, can be categorized into those with identified single or multiple antigens and those with unidentified whole-tumor antigens as their antigenic sources. Currently, mainstream tumor vaccines are still based on identified antigens. However, due to their limitations, tumor vaccines prepared based on whole tumor antigens have unique advantages. However, the low immunogenicity of whole-tumor antigen vaccines affected their clinical efficacy. To improve the immunogenicity, researchers have employed various strategies such as immunogenic death, genetic engineering modifications, cell membrane modifications, and tumor cell lysates, which demonstrated significant clinical potential. The research progress of engineering whole-cell vaccines based on tumor cells in recent years was reviewed in this paper, with a focus on their clinical progress and application prospects.
5.Visiting behavior and health management strategy of patients with cardiovascular disease under the family doctor contract service model
Juan LI ; Bingqi XING ; Wei WANG ; Yunfeng TIAN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(3):176-179
Objective To explore the visiting behavior and health management strategy of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the industry management strategies under the family doctor contract service model. Methods A total of 351 patients with CVD from January 2022 to January 2025 were included in the case investigation by random sampling. Taking the number of visits in community health service institutions/total number of visits ≥90% as high compliance, the influencing factors of the visiting behavior of CVD patients were analyzed. Results Finally, 344 valid questionnaires were collected, with an effective recovery rate of 98.01%. The study subjects were categorized into high compliance group (271 cases) and low compliance group (73 cases). The scores of policy cognition understanding, institutional trust and medical service understanding in the high compliance group were higher compared with those in the low compliance group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the understanding of medical expenses between the two groups (P>0.05). Multivariate logistic regression model analysis revealed that CVD duration [OR (95% CI): 1.72 (1.21-2.44)], policy cognition understanding [OR (95% CI): 2.16 (1.20-3.89)] and institutional trust [OR (95% CI): 1.88 (1.08-3.25)] were independently associated with medical treatment behavior in CVD patients (P<0.05). Conclusion Enhancing the policy cognition understanding and institutional trust of CVD patients on family doctor contract service can promote patients to seek medical treatment and promote the high-quality development of family doctor contract service.
6.Improvement effect of isoquercitrin on anxiety rats through modulation of BDKRB2/PI3K/Akt pathway in hippocampus
De-di GUO ; Yi-wei ZHANG ; Xiang-jun WANG ; Xi-tai CHEN ; Huai-wei ZHAO ; Run-wei SONG ; Chang-lin WANG ; Chun-hong SONG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(7):1359-1367
Aim To explore the action mechanism of isoquercitrin(IQ)in ameliorating anxiety based on network pharmacology,cellular transcriptomics,molecu-lar docking and animal experiments.Methods The common targets of anxiety disorders and IQ were ob-tained by using relevant databases.The protein-protein interaction network,the biological function and signa-ling pathway enrichment analysis were conducted by u-sing the common targets.Primary hippocampal neurons were cultured in vitro,and corticosterone was added to induce neurons to establish a corticosterone injury mod-el.IQ treatment was added to the culture system,and transcriptomics was used to screen for differentially ex-pressed genes and enrich for differentially expressed pathways.Subsequently,the results were validated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).Possible targets and signaling pathways for IQ treatment on anxiety were speculated and screened u-sing network pharmacology,transcriptomics and molec-ular docking.The anxiety rat model was constructed,and the anxiety state of rats was evaluated after IQ in-tervention,and the protein expression level of hippo-campus was detected to verify the relevant mechanism.Results Network pharmacology,cellular transcrip-tome,and molecular docking analyses revealed that the key mechanism of IQ for anxiety may be related to the BDKRB2/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.Animal exper-iments showed that IQ was effective in improving anxie-ty behaviour and learning memory ability in rats.IQ increased the movement distance and residence time in the central area of the open field,the time and number percentage of entries into the open arm in the elevated plus maze,and the spontaneous alternations score in the Y maze in rats,and significantly elevated protein expression of BDKRB2,PI3K,Akt and decreased pro-tein expression of NF-κB in the hippocampus.Conclu-sions Isoquercitrin can effectively treat anxiety,and the mechanism of action may be related to the regula-tion of BDKRB2/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway in hip-pocampus.
7.Correlation between total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and onset of gestational metabolic syndrome and its association with pregnancy outcomes
Wen TAI ; Hong WU ; Qiuqin TANG ; Jing WANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2025;27(8):1167-1173
Objective:To explore the correlation between the total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TC/HDL-C) ratio during pregnancy and the onset of gestational metabolic syndrome (GMS), as well as its association with pregnancy outcomes.Methods:Clinical data of 153 pregnant women diagnosed with GMS in the third trimester admitted to Women′s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from January 2020 to December 2022 (observation group) were collected, and data of 153 healthy pregnant women (control group) were randomly selected for a comparative study. Indicators of the two groups were observed and compared. Multiple linear regression and restricted cubic spline analysis were used to analyze the correlation between TC/HDL-C in the first and second trimesters and metabolic indicators in the third trimester and GMS risk, respectively. According to the pregnancy outcomes of GMS pregnant women with different TC/HDL-C ratios, the association between TC/HDL-C ratio and preterm birth subtypes was analyzed.Results:There were statistically significant differences between the two groups in age, gestational week, pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI), weight gain during pregnancy, abdominal circumference in the third trimester, whether to deliver vaginally, history of preterm birth, history of cesarean section, history of abortion, neonatal birth weight, and neonatal length (all P<0.05). There were statistically significant differences in blood pressure and BMI between the two groups in the second and third trimesters (all P<0.01). In the first trimester (gestational week <14 weeks), there were statistically significant differences in fasting plasma glucose (FPG), HDL-C, and TC/HDL-C ratio between the two groups (all P<0.05). In the second trimester (gestational weeks 14-27) and third trimester (gestational week ≥28 weeks), the levels of FPG, fasting insulin (FINS), triglyceride (TG), TC, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and TC/HDL-C ratio in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, while HDL-C was lower (all P<0.05). There were statistically significant differences between the two groups in postpartum abnormal blood pressure, abnormal BMI, abnormal glucose metabolism, and abnormal lipid metabolism (all P<0.05). After adjusting for age, gestational week, and BMI, first-trimester TC/HDL-C ratio was correlated with third-trimester FPG, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, TG, TC, and HDL-C (all P<0.05); second-trimester TC/HDL-C ratio was correlated with third-trimester FPG, FINS, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, TG, TC, HDL-C, and LDL-C (all P<0.05), and both were linearly related to third-trimester GMS risk ( Pfor trend<0.01). The TC/HDL-C ratio was positively correlated with the preterm birth rate ( RR>1). Conclusions:An increased TC/HDL-C ratio is closely related to the occurrence of GMS, which is prone to cause preterm birth and affect fetal growth and development.
8.Prognostic analysis of postoperative adjuvant therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma after con-version therapy of combined targeted therapy and immunotherapy followed by sequential hepatectomy: a multicenter study
Kongying LIN ; Jia LIN ; Zisen LAI ; Yongping LAI ; Kui WANG ; Jinhong CHEN ; Zhibo ZHANG ; Jingdong LI ; Sheng TAI ; Shifeng WANG ; Siming ZHENG ; Jianxi ZHANG ; Lu ZHENG ; Kai WANG ; Jiacheng ZHANG ; Jiahui LYU ; Liming HUANG ; Yongyi ZENG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2025;24(1):103-112
Objective:To investigate the prognosis of postoperative adjuvant therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma after conversion therapy of combined targeted therapy and immunotherapy followed by sequential hepatectomy.Methods:The retrospective cohort study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 103 patients with initially unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who were admitted to 11 medical centers in China, including Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University et al, from November 2019 to May 2023 were collected. There were 83 males and 20 females, aged (54±12)years. All 103 patients underwent conversion therapy of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) successfully followed by sequential hepatectomy, of which 72 patients undergoing postoperative adjuvant therapy were divided into the adjuvant therapy group, and 31 patients undergoing postoperative follow-up monitoring were divided into the follow-up monitoring group. Observation indicators: (1) follow-up and postoperative condi-tions; (2) analysis of factors influencing recurrence-free survival time of patients; (3) stratified ana-lysis. Comparison of count data between group was conducted using the chi-square test or Fisher exact probability. The R software was used to draw survival curves, and the Log-rank test was used for survival analysis. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted using the Cox proportional hazard model. Results:(1) Follow-up and postoperative conditions. All 103 patients were followed up for 21.0(range, 1.9?47.2)months, with the median recurrence-free survival time of 28.7 months and the 1-, 2-, 3-year recurrence-free survival rates of 68.6%, 55.6%, 41.2%. The median overall survival time of 103 patients was unreached, and the 1-, 2-, 3-year overall survival rates were 90.9%, 82.1%, 69.6%, respectively. The median recurrence-free survival time was 33.1 months in patients of the adjuvant therapy group, with the 1-, 2-year recurrence-free survival rates as 77.2%, 61.5%. The median recurrence-free survival time was 11.1 months in patients of the follow-up monitoring group, with the 1-, 2-year recurrence-free survival rates as 46.6%, 40.8%. There was a significant difference in recurrence-free survival between the two groups of patients ( χ2=5.492, P<0.05). (2) Analysis of factors influencing recurrence-free survival time of patients. Results of multivariate analy-sis showed that pathologic complete response and postoperative adjuvant therapy were independent factors influencing recurrence-free survival time of HCC patients undergoing conversion therapy of combined targeted therapy and immunotherapy followed by sequential hepatectomy ( hazard ratio=0.297, 0.492, 95% confidence interval as 0.137?0.647, 0.268?0.903, P<0.05). (3) Stratified analysis. Of the 71 patients with non-pathologic complete response, the median recurrence-free survival time of 48 patients in the adjuvant therapy group was 24.0 months, with the 1-, 2-year recurrence-free survival rates as 67.4%, 48.8%. The median recurrence-free survival time of 23 patients with non-pathological complete response in the follow-up monitoring group was 7.4 months, with the 1-, 2-year recurrence-free survival rates as 35.0%, 26.3%. There was a significant difference in recurrence-free survival between the 48 patients with non-pathologic complete response in the adjuvant therapy group and the 23 patients with non-pathologic complete response in the follow-up monitoring group ( χ2=5.241, P<0.05). Conclusion:For HCC patients with conversion therapy of TKIs and ICIs followed by sequential hepatectomy, postoperative adjuvant therapy, compared to postoperative follow-up monitoring, can prolong the recurrence-free survival time of patients, of whom cases with non-pathologic complete response can benefit from adjuvant therapy.
9.Localized injection of depressor anguli oris combined with microbotoxing platysma for the aesthetic of mouth corner: a preliminary report
Lehao WU ; Tai WANG ; Congmin GU ; Jingning XIE ; Jiaqi WANG ; Shan ZHU ; Tailing WANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2025;41(10):1001-1007
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of two-point localized injection of the depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscle combined with pan-platysma microbotox injection of botulinum toxin type A for improving the aesthetic of mouth corner.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data from patients who received concomitant DAO localized injection and pan-platysma microbotox of botulinum toxin type A for improving drooping mouth corners at the Facial and Neck Plastic Surgery Center and the Limb and Scar Center of Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, between December 2022 and June 2025. Botulinum toxin type A was reconstituted to two concentrations: 40 U/ml and 20 U/ml for the combined injection. Patients were instructed to repeatedly perform upward puckering motions to identify the trapezoidal outline of the DAO muscle. Two injection points were uniformly marked slightly medial to the midline of the DAO muscle for dual-target injection (1.5 U each at the middle one-third and lower one-third of the muscle belly). The pan-platysma microbotox for the platysma muscle extended superiorly to a line parallel and 3-4 cm above the mandibular border, innerly to 1 cm beyond the lateral edge of the DAO muscle, inferiorly to the submental area and the anterior neck region above the clavicle, and laterally to the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The injection dose was 0.6 U per point, with 1 cm spacing between points, administered at the superficial subcutaneous layer. Complications were recorded. At 1-month postoperatively, efficacy was evaluated using the global aesthetic improvement scale (GAIS, scores ranging from 5 to 1, representing "much worse" to "very much improved" ) and subjective patient satisfaction (categorized as very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied; satisfaction rate was calculated as the percentage of patients reporting very satisfied or satisfied among the total). Patients’ willingness to receive the same treatment in the future was also surveyed. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis.Results:A total of 21 patients were included (1 male, 20 females), with a mean age of (37.1±3.2) years (range: 34-45 years). The treatment procedures were successful. Post-treatment, 4 cases experienced pain and swelling, 8 had neck ecchymosis, and 1 had temporary asymmetry in mouth corner movement, all of which resolved within 2 weeks. The follow-up period ranged from 1 to 6 months (mean: 1.4 months). At short-term follow-up (4-6 weeks after treatment), patients reported a skin "tightening" sensation in the lower face and neck region, noting significant improvement in lower facial and neck contour, sharper bilateral jawlines, and reduced neck wrinkles. Drooping mouth corners were improved. The satisfaction survey showed that 17 patients were "very satisfied" and 5 were "satisfied", resultsing in a subjective satisfaction rate of 100%. Nineteen patients (90.5%) expressed willingness to undergo repeat treatment. The mean GAIS score was 1.45±0.69, with 14 patients achieving "very much improved", 5 patients "much improved", and 2 patients "improved" .Conclusion:The combination of two-point localized injection of the DAO muscle and pan-platysma microbotox injection of botulinum toxin into the platysma muscle effectively improve the aesthetic of mouth corners and lower facial contour through synergistic middle and superficial layer treatment. This approach aligns with anatomical and physiological merits and offers advantages such as minimal invasiveness and rapid recovery, making it applicable for patients with early signs of lower facial aging.
10.Diffusion-based generative drug-like molecular editing with chemical natural language
Jianmin WANG ; Peng ZHOU ; Zixu WANG ; Wei LONG ; Yangyang CHEN ; Tai-No KYOUNG ; Dongsheng OUYANG ; Jiashun MAO ; Xiangxiang ZENG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(6):1215-1225
Recently,diffusion models have emerged as a promising paradigm for molecular design and optimization.However,most diffusion-based molecular generative models focus on modeling 2D graphs or 3D geom-etries,with limited research on molecular sequence diffusion models.The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry(IUPAC)names are more akin to chemical natural language than the simplified molecular input line entry system(SMILES)for organic compounds.In this work,we apply an IUPAC-guided conditional diffusion model to facilitate molecular editing from chemical natural language to chemical language(SMILES)and explore whether the pre-trained generative performance of diffusion models can be transferred to chemical natural language.We propose DiffIUPAC,a controllable molecular editing diffusion model that converts IUPAC names to SMILES strings.Evaluation results demonstrate that our model out-performs existing methods and successfully captures the semantic rules of both chemical languages.Chemical space and scaffold analysis show that the model can generate similar compounds with diverse scaffolds within the specified constraints.Additionally,to illustrate the model's applicability in drug design,we conducted case studies in functional group editing,analogue design and linker design.


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