1.The effects of tetrandrine tablets on inflammatory cytokines and acute phase response following the first-dose of zoledronic acid in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients
Zhanfei XU ; Li LI ; Xiangyang TONG ; Xuechao ZHAO
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2026;44(4):216-220
Objective To investigate the effect of tetrandrine tablets on inflammatory cytokines and acute phase response following the first-dose of zoledronic acid in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients. Methods 80 postmenopausal osteoporosis patients receiving the first-dose of zoledronic acid admitted in the Affliated Xuzhou Municipal Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from June, 2022 to December, 2024 were selected as study objects, and the patients were randomly divided into control group (40 cases, prophylactic treatment with acetaminophen tablets) and study group (40 cases, prophylactic treatment with tetrandrine tablets and acetaminophen tablets). The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and the occurrence of acute phase reactions (fever, muscle and joint pain, gastrointestinal discomfort) between two groups were compared. Results The levels of serum hs-CRP, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in both groups significantly increased on day 1 and day 3 after infusion of zoledronic acid (all P values <0.05). The levels of serum hs-CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α in the control group were higher than those in the study group on day 1 and 3 after infusion of zoledronic acid, with statistical significance (all P values <0.05). In terms of acute phase reactions, the incidence of fever, muscle and joint pain in the control group after infusion of zoledronic acid were higher than those in the study group, with statistical significance (P<0.05). No statistically significant difference in the incidence of gastrointestinal discomfort between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Tetrandrine tablets could reduce the expression levels of hs-CRP, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α following the first-dose of zoledronic acid in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients, reduce the incidence of acute phase reactions, and alleviate adverse reactions.
2.Nanomedicine reshapes immune tolerance in liver transplantation and its clinical translation
Wuyu WANG ; Jianqiao KONG ; Yang DAI ; Peng ZHANG ; Zhenghua DING ; Hengping LI
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(5):738-747
As a key treatment method for end-stage liver diseases, long-term efficacy of liver transplantation is limited by rejection and serious complications such as liver and kidney toxicity, infection risks and tumor recurrence caused by immunosuppressive drugs. In recent years, nanotechnology, with its targeted delivery capabilities and spatio-temporal controlled release characteristics, has demonstrated great potential in precisely regulating immune responses. This article systematically reviews the multi-level application strategies and mechanisms of nanomedicine in the immunoreprogramming of liver transplantation, covering innate immunoreprogramming (phenotypic transformation of Kupffer cells or macrophages, inhibition of inflammasomes and mitochondrial repair), adaptive immune remodeling (targeted regulation of dendritic cells, gene silencing vectors and reprogramming of T cell functions), and elaborates on the strategies for coordinated regulation of the microenvironment. The article also focuses on the targeted application of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells. In response to clinical translation bottlenecks, innovative solutions such as the design of degradable polymer carriers, the construction of intelligent response systems and the optimization of large-scale production pathways are proposed, providing theoretical support and practical directions for achieving the paradigm shift from "global immunosuppression" to "precise immune tolerance".
3.Effects of Inhibiting the NKCC1/AQP4 Pathway on Neurological Injury Improvement in a Rat Model of High-Altitude Cerebral Edema
Huali GENG ; Baichuan LI ; Xu SONG ; Yilin XIA ; Xiangyang ZHOU ; Jing GAO ; Lei CHEN
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2025;56(1):156-165
Objective To investigate the pathogenesis of high-altitude cerebral edema(HACE)and develop new therapeutic strategies.Methods Male Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats of 6 weeks old were selected and placed in a hypobaric chamber.The rats were exposed to the high-altitude environment of 7000 m above sea level for 3 days for HACE modeling.Whether the HACE model was successfully established in the rats was evaluated by measuring brain water content,the degree of disruption to the blood-brain barrier(BBB),and brain tissue Nissl staining.The experimental animals were divided into four groups,with 28 rats in each group.The blank control group was exposed to a normobaric and normoxic environment simulating the conditions at 500 m above sea level for 3 d.The other groups,including a model group(the HACE group),a bumetanide group(the positive control group),and a XH-6003 treatment group,were placed at an altitude of 7 000 m above sea level and were injected with normal saline,bumetanide,and XH-6003,a new type of Na-K-2C1 cotransporter 1(NKCC1)inhibitor,via the tail vein,respectively,twice daily for 3 d.The experimental animals were taken out of the hypobaric chamber for testing after 3 d.The primary outcome measures included brain water content,BBB permeability,changes in brain tissue morphology,and the expression levels of aquaporin-4(AQP4)and NKCC1.The secondary outcome measures included behavioral changes,apoptosis,and oxidative stress markers.Results The HACE rat model was successfully established.The model group exhibited increased brain water content(P<0.0001),BBB disruption(P<0.0001),impairment in learning skills and memory(P<0.001),and anxiety/depression-like behaviors(P<0.01).qPCR results showed significantly increased expression of NKCC1 and AQP4 in the brain tissue of the model group(P<0.01).Pathology examination revealed neuronal and glial cell damage in the hippocampus of the model group(P<0.01).Treatment with XH-6003,the NKCC1 inhibitor,reversed brain water content,BBB disruption,and neuronal and glial cell damage to a certain degree(P<0.05),decreased the expression of NKCC1 and AQP4 in the brain tissue(P<0.01),and inhibited apoptosis-related proteins.Among the oxidative stress indices,only glutathione(GSH)showed improvement(P<0.001).Rats treated with XH-6003 showed functional improvement only in the time spent exploring novel objects,while other behavioral outcomes remained unchanged.Conclusion HACE is associated with the activation of the NKCC1/AQP4 pathway.Inhibition of this pathway alleviates brain edema,BBB disruption,and neuronal and glial cell damage.These findings suggest that XH-6003 holds potential as a therapeutic strategy for HACE at the cellular and molecular levels,but its effects in improving HACE-related behavioral disorders warrant further investigation.
4.CiteSpace-based visualization analysis of 10-year study on interventional nursing care for coronary heart disease
Xiangyang QIU ; Yu LIANG ; Haiyan LI
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2025;34(5):525-530
Objective To systematically analyze the domestic and foreign literature related to interventional nursing care for patients with coronary heart disease in the past 10 years and to make a further understanding of the research status,hot spots and trends in this field so as to provide useful reference for the in-depth research in this field.Methods A computerized retrieval of academic papers concerning the interventional nursing care for patients with coronary heart disease from the databases of CNKI,Wanfang,VIP-CMJD,PubMed and Web of Science was conducted.The retrieval time period was from 1 January,2014 to February 27,2024.NoteExpress and CiteSpace software were used to make visualization analysis for the literature meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria.Results A total of 4 098 Chinese articles and 381 English articles were enrolled in the analysis.Between 2014 and 2021,the number of domestic and foreign documents was on the rise.The number of foreign publications continued to increase in 2022,thereafter,the number of publications was declined in 2023.The authors with the most published academic papers were WANG Jing(15 articles)and Ayman Elbadawi(7 articles).The research keywords involved a wide range,and the research focus was on the characteristics and perioperative care of coronary heart disease,including quality of life,evidence-based nursing care,complications,myocardial infarction,outcome,mortality,etc.The obvious trend of research was to emphasize the psychological nursing,continuation nursing and rehabilitation nursing for patients with coronary heart disease receiving interventional treatment.Conclusion Although the number of research publications concerning the interventional nursing care for patients with coronary heart disease in the past decade is very large,the authors and institutions lack effective communication and collaboration.In order to improve the overall health,self-care ability and quality of life of patients,the future studies should further strengthen the quality of research,focus on key population,and innovate nursing pattern.
5.Methyl badosolone reduces oxidative stress and inflammatory response in rats with traumatic brain injury by activating Nrf2/HO-1
Chengjian LI ; Lanjuan XU ; Tingting AN ; Jing LIU ; Qiong WU ; Jie JIN ; Huihui DING ; Yifan MA ; Xiangyang LI ; Baohui JIA
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025;34(2):200-207
Objective:Explore the protective effect and mechanism of methyl badosolone (CDDO-Me) on rats with traumatic brain injury (TBI).Methods:A total of 72 SPF-grade SD rats aged 8 weeks were randomly (random number) divided into 4 groups ( n=18) using the random number table method: Sham, TBI, TBI+Vehicle, and TBI+CDDO-Me. The rat TBI model was established using the hydraulic impact head injury method. The TBI+CDDO-Me group was administered CDDO-Me (dissolved in 1% DMSO, at a dose of 10 mg/kg) via intraperitoneal injection 30 minutes after modeling, twice a day for a total of 3 days. On the third day after modeling, brain tissue was collected for pathological and water content detection after mNSS scoring. Immunofluorescence double staining was used to detect the expression of nuclear factor erythroid2 related factor 2 (Nrf2); immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of ionized calcium binding adapter molecule-1(Iba-1); ELISA was used to detect the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-18 in serum; kits were used to detect the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and reactive oxygen species (ROS); Western blot was used to detect the expression of the Nrf2 pathway, B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2), and BCL-2 associated X protein (BAX). Results:(1) Compared with the Sham group, the mNSS scores and water content in the injured cortex of the TBI group rats were significantly increased (both P<0.05), and both significantly decreased after CDDO-Me intervention (both P<0.05). (2) Compared with the Sham group, the proportion of Nissl-stained injured neurons and apoptotic positive cells in the TBI group rats were significantly increased (both P<0.05), and both significantly decreased after CDDO-Me intervention (both P<0.05), accompanied by a decrease in BAX protein expression and upregulation of BCL-2 protein expression (both P<0.05). (3) Immunofluorescence and Western blot results showed that compared with the Sham group, the expression of total Nrf2, nuclear Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO1 proteins in the TBI group were all increased (all P<0.05), and the increase was more significant after CDDO-Me intervention (all P<0.05). (4) Immunohistochemistry and ELISA results showed that compared with the Sham group, the levels of MDA, ROS, Iba-1 in brain tissue and the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-18 in serum in the TBI group rats were all significantly increased (all P<0.05), and all significantly decreased after CDDO-Me intervention (all P<0.05). Conclusion:CDDO-Me helps to reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory responses in TBI rats, and the mechanism may be related to the activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 antioxidant stress pathway.
6.Experimental study of c-Myc affecting the metabolism of oral squamous cell carcinoma by regulating LINC01578
Junyi Du ; Xiangyang Li ; Youming Zhu
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(12):2281-2288
Objective:
To investigate the regulatory relationship between long non-coding RNA LINC01578 and c-Myc, and to explore the effect of LINC01578 on the metabolic process of oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC).
Methods:
After c-Myc was knocked down in OSCC cell line CAL27, LINC01578, a long non-coding RNA that is positively regulated by c-Myc, was identified by high-throughput sequencing technology. qRT-PCR was employed to measure the expression levels of c-Myc and LINC01578 in OSCC tissues and adjacent normal tissues. Following overexpression or knockdown of c-Myc in CAL27 and HN6 cells, qRT-PCR was conducted to validate the consistency with sequencing results. The binding of c-Myc to the LINC01578 promoter was confirmed using a dual luciferase reporter assay. Seahorse, ATP production and lactate production assays were utilized to examine the impact of c-Myc on glucose metabolism in OSCC via LINC01578. Colony formation assays assessed the proliferative capacity of OSCC cell lines.
Results:
qRT-PCR analysis revealed significantly higher expression levels of c-Myc LINC01578 in OSCC tissues compared to adjacent tissues( P < 0. 05 ) , confirming that c⁃Myc positively regulates LINC01578 expression. Consistent with sequencing data , c⁃Myc overexpression markedly upregulated LINC01578 (P < 0. 001) , while c⁃Myc knockdown led to a significant decrease in LINC01578 levels(P < 0. 000 1) . Dual lu ciferase reporter gene assays demonstrated that c⁃Myc directly targets and transcriptionally enhanced LINC01578 ex⁃ pression(P < 0. 001) . Seahorse experiments indicated that c⁃Myc promoted glucose metabolism in OSCC through LINC01578 regulation(P < 0. 05) . Colony formation assays showed that LINC01578 overexpression enhanced OS⁃ CC cell proliferation , whereas LINC01578 knockdown inhibited it.
Conclusion
c⁃Myc upregulates LINC01578 expression in OSCC cells , thereby modulating glycolysis and promoting cell proliferation.
7.Advances in research on the use of wearable devices in cardiovascular diseases
Xin MA ; Huizhen LI ; Yongnan LI ; Xiangyang WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(06):875-881
Objective Wearable devices refer to a class of monitoring devices that can be tightly integrated with the human body and are designed to continuously monitor individual's activity without impeding or restricting the user's normal activities in the process. With the rapid advancement of chips, sensors, and artificial intelligence technologies, such devices have been widely used for patients with cardiovascular diseases who require continuous health monitoring. These patients require continuous monitoring of a number of physiological indicators to assess disease progression, treatment efficacy, and recovery in the early stages of the disease, during the treatment, and in the recovery period. Traditional monitoring methods require patients to see a doctor on a regular basis with the help of fixed devices and analysis by doctors, which not only increases the financial burden of patients, but also consumes medical resources and time. However, wearable devices can collect data in real time and transmit it directly to doctors via the network, thus providing an efficient and cost-effective monitoring solution for patients. In this paper, we will review the applications, advantages and challenges of wearable devices in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, as well as the outlook for their future applications.
8.Analysis of the timeliness of anti-retroviral therapy among newly reported HIV/AIDS cases
SU Dehua ; CHEN Xiangyang ; LI Jun ; ZHAO Lina ; ZHANG Hemei ; ZHU Tingting ; HU Wenxue ; LAI Jiangyi
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(8):804-808
Objective:
To analyze the timeliness of antir-etroviral therapy (ART) and its influencing factors among newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province from 2016 to 2023, so as to provide a reference for improving the ART effect of HIV/AIDS cases.
Methods:
Newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Wenzhou City from 2016 to 2023 were selected as the research subjects. Demographic information, the situation of the first CD4+ T lymphocyte (CD4 cell) test, baseline CD4 cell count, and ART situation were collected through the Chinese Disease Prevention and Control Information System. The timely rate of ART was analyzed, and the influencing factors for timely ART among HIV/AIDS cases were analyzed using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 4 500 newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Wenzhou City from 2016 to 2023 were included, among which 3 679 were males, accounting for 81.76%, and 821 were females, accounting for 18.24%. The median age was 46.24 (interquartile range, 26.23) years. Among these cases, 3 606 received timely ART, with a timely rate of 80.13%. The timely rate of ART increased from 57.54% in 2016 to 91.97% in 2023 (P<0.05). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that unmarried/divorced/widowed (OR=0.769, 95%CI: 0.641-0.922), detainees (OR=0.492, 95%CI: 0.269-0.900), untimely first CD4 cell test (OR=0.278, 95%CI: 0.234-0.330), baseline CD4 cell count ≥200 cells/µL (OR=0.709, 95%CI: 0.595-0.843) or undetected (OR=0.131, 95%CI: 0.080-0.213) were associated with a lower timeliness for ART among HIV/AIDS cases.
Conclusion
From 2016 to 2023, the timely rate of ART among newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Wenzhou City showed an upward trend, which was mainly affected by marital status, case source, timeliness of the first CD4 cell test, and baseline CD4 cell count.
9.Telpegfilgrastim for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia in breast cancer: A multicenter, randomized, phase 3 study.
Yuankai SHI ; Qingyuan ZHANG ; Junsheng WANG ; Zhong OUYANG ; Tienan YI ; Jiazhuan MEI ; Xinshuai WANG ; Zhidong PEI ; Tao SUN ; Junheng BAI ; Shundong CANG ; Yarong LI ; Guohong FU ; Tianjiang MA ; Huaqiu SHI ; Jinping LIU ; Xiaojia WANG ; Hongrui NIU ; Yanzhen GUO ; Shengyu ZHOU ; Li SUN
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(4):496-498
10.Clinical guideline for diagnosis and treatment of nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures (version 2025)
Haipeng SI ; Le LI ; Junjie NIU ; Wencan ZHANG ; Fuxin WEI ; Jinqiu YUAN ; Qiang YANG ; Hongli WANG ; Guangchao WANG ; Shihong CHEN ; Yunzhen CHEN ; Xiaoguang CHENG ; Jianwen DONG ; Shiqing FENG ; Rui GU ; Yong HAI ; Tianyong HOU ; Bo HUANG ; Xiaobing JIANG ; Lei ZANG ; Chunhai LI ; Nianhu LI ; Hua LIN ; Hongjian LIU ; Peng LIU ; Xinyu LIU ; Sheng LU ; Shibao LU ; Chunshan LUO ; Lvy CHAOLIANG ; Lvy WEIJIA ; Xuexiao MA ; Wei MEI ; Chunyang MENG ; Cailiang SHEN ; Chunli SONG ; Ruoxian SONG ; Jiacan SU ; Honglin TENG ; Hui SHENG ; Beiyu WANG ; Bingwu WANG ; Liang WANG ; Xiangyang WANG ; Nan WU ; Guohua XU ; Yayi XIA ; Jin XU ; Youjia XU ; Jianzhong XU ; Cao YANG ; Maowei YANG ; Zibin YANG ; Xiaojian YE ; Hailong YU ; Xijie YU ; Hua YUE ; Zhili ZENG ; Xinli ZHAN ; Hui ZHANG ; Peixun ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Zhenlin ZHANG ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Tengyue ZHU ; Qiang LIU ; Huilin YANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(10):932-945
Nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVF), predominantly affecting the elderly, can lead to intractable pain, vertebral collapse, progressive kyphotic deformity, and neurological impairment, significantly compromising patients′ quality of life. There exists considerable debate on diagnosis and management of OVF, encompassing key issues such as clinical diagnosis and staging criteria for nonunion, surgical indications and procedure selection, and postoperative rehabilitation planning. Currently, there lacks standardized clinical guideline and expert consensus on the diagnosis and management of OVF nonunion in China. To address this gap, Minimally Invasive Surgery Group of Chinese Orthopedic Association, Osteoporosis Committee of Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee for Osteoporosis of Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine and Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery Branch of China Association for Geriatric Care jointly organized domestic experts in spinal surgery, endocrinology, and rehabilitation to formulate the Clinical guideline for the diagnosis and treatment for nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures ( version 2025), based on existing literature and clinical experience and adhering to principles of scientific rigor and practicality. The guideline provided 13 evidence-based recommendations encompassing diagnosis and treatment of OVF nonunion, aiming to standardize its clinical management.


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