1.Causal relationship between Parkinson disease and the risk of mental illness: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2026;43(2):145-149
Objective Observational studies have shown an association between Parkinson disease (PD) and mental illness, but further studies are needed to explore the causal relationship between them. This study aims to investigate such causal relationship using the method of two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR). Methods Related data were extracted from GWAS, and summary statistics associated with PD, depression, sleep disorders, and anxiety phenotype-variants were obtained. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for PD were selected as instrumental variables, and MR-PRESSO was used to exclude outliers. Inverse variance weighting was used as the main method to assess causal effect estimates, and MR Egger, weighted median, simple mode, and weighted mode were used to verify the robustness of the findings. A sensitivity analysis was used to validate the reliability of the results, including the Cochran Q test, the MR-Egger intercept test, funnel plots, and the leave-one-out method. Results A total of 21 SNPs associated with PD were identified. The MR analysis showed that PD had a causal relationship with depression (OR=0.974,95%CI 0.934‒1.015, P=0.210), sleep disorders (OR=1.056, 95%CI 0.970-1.149, P=0.211), and anxiety (OR=0.998, 95%CI 0.996‒1.001, P=0.118), with no statistical significance. Different MR analyses and sensitivity analyses showed that PD did not directly contribute to the development of mental illness. Conclusion There is no direct causal relationship between PD and depression/sleep disorders/anxiety. In clinical practice, healthcare professionals should pay attention to the mental health of patients with PD. Randomized controlled studies should be conducted in the future to further validate the results of this study.
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Anxiety
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.Factors affecting low-level viremia among HIV/AIDS cases after antiretroviral therapy
ZHU Tingting ; LI Jun ; CHEN Xiangyang ; HU Wenxue ; WANG Juejin ; LIN Xiandan
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(6):568-572
Objective:
To investigate the incidence of low-level viremia (LLV) among HIV/AIDS patients after antiretroviral therapy, and its influencing factors, so as to provide the evidence for early optimization of antiretroviral therapy strategies.
Methods:
Data on HIV/AIDS cases receiving antiretroviral therapy at designated medical institutions in Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province from 2004 to 2025 were collected through the Surveillance System of China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention, including demographic information, treatment information, and viral load. The start of antiretroviral therapy was set as the observation baseline, and the observation endpoint was the first occurrence of LLV, death, or the end of follow-up (May 31, 2025). The incidence of LLV was analyzed. Factors affecting LLV among HIV/AIDS cases were analyzed using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 5 939 HIV/AIDS cases were included. The predominant age group at confirmation was 25-<50 years, with 3 147 cases (52.99%). There were 4 775 males (80.40%) and 1 164 females (19.60%). As of May 31, 2025, 889 cases of LLV occurred, with an incidence of 14.97%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that HIV/AIDS cases with household registration in Wenzhou City (OR=1.431, 95%CI: 1.165-1.757) and those with a first CD4+T lymphocyte count <350 cells/µL (<200 cells/µL, OR=1.572, 95%CI: 1.141-2.164; 200-<350 cells/µL, OR=1.450, 95%CI: 1.050-2.002) had a higher risk of LLV. Cases who started antiretroviral therapy between 2016 and 2025 (OR=0.027, 95%CI: 0.009-0.080), those with an interval from confirmation to antiretroviral therapy initiation <30 days (≤7 days, OR=0.432, 95%CI: 0.315-0.594; 8-<15 days, OR=0.584, 95%CI: 0.447-0.763; 15-<30 days, OR=0.641, 95%CI: 0.490-0.837), and those with a treatment duration ≥1 year (1 year, OR=0.206, 95%CI: 0.146-0.291; 2 years, OR=0.113, 95%CI: 0.079-0.162; 3 years, OR=0.071, 95%CI: 0.048-0.104; 4 years, OR=0.051, 95%CI: 0.034-0.075; 5 years, OR=0.042, 95%CI: 0.027-0.065; >5 years, OR=0.001, 95%CI: 0.001-0.002) had a lower risk of LLV.
Conclusions
The incidence of LLV among HIV/AIDS patients receiving antiretroviral therapy was 14.97%. The risk of LLV was mainly associated with household registration, first CD4+T lymphocyte count, year of antiretroviral therapy initiation, interval from confirmation to antiretroviral therapy initiation, and treatment duration.
4.Textual Research on Classical Formula Mulisan
Dongsen HU ; Xiangyang ZHANG ; Canran XIE ; Jiawei SHI ; Ziyi WANG ; Zhuoyan ZHOU ; Lin ZHANG ; Yexin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):191-200
The classic formula Mulisan is the 45th of the 93 formulas in the Catalogue of Ancient Classic Formulas (second batch) of Han medicine published by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It consists of Ostreae Concha, Astragali Radix, Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma, and wheat, with the effect of replenishing qi and stopping sweating. It is a common formula in the clinical treatment with traditional Chinese medicine. This study analyzes the historical evolution, composition, dosage, original plants and their processing methods, decocting method, efficacy, indications, and modern clinical application of Mulisan by tracing, comparative analysis, and bibliometric methods. The results showed that Mulisan firstly appeared in the Pulse Classic written by WANG Shuhe in the Western Jin Dynasty. The formulation idea can be traced back to the Important Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold for Emergency in the Tang Dynasty. The herb composition, dosage, efficacy, and indications of Mulisan were first recorded in the Treatise on Diseases, Patterns, and formulas Related to Unification of the Three Etiologies in the Southern Song dynasty. In terms of original plants and their processing methods, Ostreae Concha is the shell of Ostrea rivularis, which should be calcined before use. Astragali Radix and Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma are the dried roots of Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus and Ephedra sinica, respectively, the raw material of which should be used. Wheat is the dried mature fruit of T. aestivum, which can be used without processing, while the stir-fried fruit, being thin and deflated, demonstrates better effect. The composition of Mulisan is Ostreae Concha 8.26 g, Astragali Radix 8.26 g, Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma 8.26 g, and wheat 7.92 g. The medicinal materials should be ground into coarse powder and decocted with 450 mL water to reach a volume of 240 mL, and the decoction should be taken warm. In modern clinical practice, Mulisan has a wide range of indications, including spontaneous sweating and night sweating caused by Yang deficiency or Qi deficiency. The clinical disease spectrum treated by Mulisan involves endocrine system diseases, neurological diseases, respiratory system diseases, and cancer. This formula plays a significant role in the treatment of internal medicine diseases in traditional Chinese medicine. This study aims to provide a scientific basis for the subsequent research, development, and clinical application of Mulisan.
5.Textual Research on Classical Formula Mulisan
Dongsen HU ; Xiangyang ZHANG ; Canran XIE ; Jiawei SHI ; Ziyi WANG ; Zhuoyan ZHOU ; Lin ZHANG ; Yexin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):191-200
The classic formula Mulisan is the 45th of the 93 formulas in the Catalogue of Ancient Classic Formulas (second batch) of Han medicine published by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It consists of Ostreae Concha, Astragali Radix, Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma, and wheat, with the effect of replenishing qi and stopping sweating. It is a common formula in the clinical treatment with traditional Chinese medicine. This study analyzes the historical evolution, composition, dosage, original plants and their processing methods, decocting method, efficacy, indications, and modern clinical application of Mulisan by tracing, comparative analysis, and bibliometric methods. The results showed that Mulisan firstly appeared in the Pulse Classic written by WANG Shuhe in the Western Jin Dynasty. The formulation idea can be traced back to the Important Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold for Emergency in the Tang Dynasty. The herb composition, dosage, efficacy, and indications of Mulisan were first recorded in the Treatise on Diseases, Patterns, and formulas Related to Unification of the Three Etiologies in the Southern Song dynasty. In terms of original plants and their processing methods, Ostreae Concha is the shell of Ostrea rivularis, which should be calcined before use. Astragali Radix and Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma are the dried roots of Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus and Ephedra sinica, respectively, the raw material of which should be used. Wheat is the dried mature fruit of T. aestivum, which can be used without processing, while the stir-fried fruit, being thin and deflated, demonstrates better effect. The composition of Mulisan is Ostreae Concha 8.26 g, Astragali Radix 8.26 g, Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma 8.26 g, and wheat 7.92 g. The medicinal materials should be ground into coarse powder and decocted with 450 mL water to reach a volume of 240 mL, and the decoction should be taken warm. In modern clinical practice, Mulisan has a wide range of indications, including spontaneous sweating and night sweating caused by Yang deficiency or Qi deficiency. The clinical disease spectrum treated by Mulisan involves endocrine system diseases, neurological diseases, respiratory system diseases, and cancer. This formula plays a significant role in the treatment of internal medicine diseases in traditional Chinese medicine. This study aims to provide a scientific basis for the subsequent research, development, and clinical application of Mulisan.
6.S1PR5 activation or overexpression enhances barrier function of mouse brain microvascular endothelial cells against OGD/R injury by modulating oxidative stress.
Jingxian WANG ; Zijing REN ; Peiyang ZHOU
Journal of Southern Medical University 2025;45(7):1451-1459
OBJECTIVES:
To investigate the role of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 5 (S1PR5) in modulating barrier function of mouse brain microvascular endothelial cells with oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R).
METHODS:
Mouse brain microvascular endothelial cells (bEnd.3) were exposed to OGD/R to induce barrier dysfunction following treatment with S1PR5-specific agonist A971432 or lentivirus-mediated transfection with a S1PR5-specific siRNA, a S1PR5-overexpressing plasmid, or their respective negative control sequences. The changes in viability and endothelial barrier permeability of the treated cells were evaluated with CCK-8 assay and FITC-dextran permeability assay; the levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and localization and expression levels of the proteins related with barrier function and oxidative stress were detected using immunofluorescence staining, DCFH-DA probe and Western blotting.
RESULTS:
S1PR5 activation obviously enhanced viability of bEnd.3 cells exposed to OGD/R (P<0.0001). Both activation and overexpression of S1PR5 reduced FITC-dextran leakage, while S1PR5 knockdown significantly increased FITC-dextran leakage in the exposed bEnd.3 cells. Activation and overexpression of S1PR5 both increased the cellular expressions of the barrier proteins ZO-1 and occludin, while S1PR5 knockdown produced the opposite effect. In cells exposed to OGD/R, ROS production was significantly reduced by S1PR5 activation and overexpression but increased following S1PR5 knockdown. Overexpression of S1PR5 obviously increased the expressions of the antioxidant proteins Nrf2, HO-1 and SOD2 in the exposed cells.
CONCLUSIONS
S1PR5 activation and overexpression significantly improve cell viability and reduce permeability of a mouse brain microvascular endothelial cell model of OGD/R, the mechanism of which may involve the reduction in ROS production and upregulation of the antioxidant proteins.
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Receptors, Lysosphingolipid/metabolism*
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Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptors
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Blood-Brain Barrier/metabolism*
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Cell Line
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Oxygen/metabolism*
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NF-E2-Related Factor 2/metabolism*
7.An upgraded nuclease prime editor platform enables high-efficiency singled or multiplexed knock-in/knockout of genes in mouse and sheep zygotes.
Weijia MAO ; Pei WANG ; Lei ZHOU ; Dongxu LI ; Xiangyang LI ; Xin LOU ; Xingxu HUANG ; Feng WANG ; Yanli ZHANG ; Jianghuai LIU ; Yongjie WAN
Protein & Cell 2025;16(8):732-738
9.Screen of FDA-approved drug library identifies vitamin K as anti-ferroptotic drug for osteoarthritis therapy through Gas6.
Yifeng SHI ; Sunlong LI ; Shuhao ZHANG ; Caiyu YU ; Jiansen MIAO ; Shu YANG ; Yan CHEN ; Yuxuan ZHU ; Xiaoxiao HUANG ; Chencheng ZHOU ; Hongwei OUYANG ; Xiaolei ZHANG ; Xiangyang WANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(5):101092-101092
Ferroptosis of chondrocytes is a significant contributor to osteoarthritis (OA), for which there is still a lack of safe and effective therapeutic drugs targeting ferroptosis. Here, we screen for anti-ferroptotic drugs in Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug library via a high-throughput manner in chondrocytes. We identified a group of FDA-approved anti-ferroptotic drugs, among which vitamin K showed the most powerful protective effect. Further study demonstrated that vitamin K effectively inhibited ferroptosis and alleviated the extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation in chondrocytes. Intra-articular injection of vitamin K inhibited ferroptosis and alleviated OA phenotype in destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) mouse model. Mechanistically, transcriptome sequencing and knockdown experiments revealed that the anti-ferroptotic effects of vitamin K depended on growth arrest-specific 6 (Gas6). Furthermore, exogenous expression of Gas6 was found to inhibit ferroptosis through the AXL receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL)/phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT serine/threonine kinase (AKT) axis. Together, we demonstrate that vitamin K inhibits ferroptosis and alleviates OA progression via enhancing Gas6 expression and its downstream pathway of AXL/PI3K/AKT axis, indicating vitamin K as well as Gas6 to serve as a potential therapeutic target for OA and other ferroptosis-related diseases.
10.Progress of Anti-osteoporosis Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on Zebrafish Model
Henghong WANG ; Xinyu FAN ; Yihan GAO ; Zhilue LUO ; Peng DUAN ; Yunfeng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(9):323-330
Osteoporosis (OP) is a systemic metabolic disease with a strong correlation with age. The prevalence of osteoporosis is rising annually as a consequence of the growing issue of population ageing. The current treatments for OP have numerous shortcomings. In contrast, traditional Chinese medicine has a long history and a rich species diversity. Furthermore, recent years have seen an increase in the number of studies examining the anti-OP properties of traditional Chinese medicine. This may provide a safe and effective alternative strategy for the treatment of OP. The zebrafish, due to its favourable optical transparency and high homology with human genes, has been extensively employed as an animal research model in the investigation of human skeletal-related disease mechanisms and drug screening. This paper presents a review of anti-osteoporosis studies of traditional Chinese medicine using zebrafish as a model for osteoporosis. It also provides a summary of the experimental evaluation methods involved in such studies, an analysis of the current status of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of osteoporosis using zebrafish as a model, and a summary of the mechanism of action and the signalling pathways involved in traditional Chinese medicine in the anti-osteoporosis treatment of zebrafish. The current research status of Chinese medicine in the treatment of OP was analysed, as well as the mechanism of action of Chinese medicine against OP and the signalling pathways involved. Furthermore, the advantages and disadvantages of various zebrafish modelling methods of OP were compared with those of traditional animal models. The objective of this study is to provide a reference for the evaluation method of the zebrafish model in the study of bone-related diseases, as well as for the study of the mechanism of action of traditional Chinese medicine against OP and for the reference of the research and development of new drugs.


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