1.Anti-osteoporosis Effect of Isorhamnetin: A Review
Shilong MENG ; Xu ZHANG ; Yawei XU ; Yang YU ; Wei LI ; Yanguang CAO ; Xiaolin SHI ; Wei ZHANG ; Kang LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(5):347-352
Osteoporosis is a common senile bone metabolism disease, clinically characterized by decreased bone mass, destruction of bone microstructure, increased bone fragility, and easy fracture. It tends to occur in the elderly and postmenopausal women, seriously threatening the quality of life and physical and mental health of the elderly. At present, the treatment of osteoporosis is mainly based on oral western medicines, such as calcium, Vitamin D, and bisphosphonates. Still, there are drawbacks such as a long medication cycle and many adverse reactions. In recent years, due to the advantages of multi-component, multi-pathway, and multi-target, some traditional Chinese medicines and effective ingredients can regulate the osteogenic and osteoclastic differentiation process in both directions and are widely used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Hippophae rhamnoides is a commonly used herbal medicine, and its fruits are rich in flavonoids, polyphenols, fatty acids, vitamins, and trace elements, which have been proven to have a good anti-osteoporosis effect. Isorhamnetin is the main effective ingredient of Hippophae rhamnoides fruits, which has many pharmacological effects such as anti-inflammation, anti-oxidative stress, anti-aging, and anti-tumor. Studies have shown that isorhamnetin can participate in the regulation of bone metabolism and has a good anti-osteoporosis effect. However, the pharmacological effects and related mechanisms of isorhamnetin against osteoporosis have not been systematically summarized. Therefore, this paper reviewed the pharmacological effects and related mechanisms of isorhamnetin against osteoporosis by referring to relevant literature to provide more basis for the development and application of isorhamnetin.
2.Isokinetic sensorimotor training can improve hand function after a stroke
Jiang MA ; Yu LIU ; Hong LI ; Wanying SHI ; Xiaolin TAO ; Bei ZUO
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2025;47(6):499-505
Objective:To observe the effect of isokinetic sensorimotor training on the hand function of stroke survivors.Methods:Forty-two stroke survivors with hand dysfunction were randomly divided into an isokinetic group of 22 and a control group of 20. Both groups were given sensorimotor training in addition to routine drug treatment and rehabilitation therapy, but the isokinetic group was additionally provided with sensorimotor training based on isokinetic techniques for 45 minutes daily, 5 days a week for 4 consecutive weeks. Before and after the intervention, both groups were evaluated using the Semmes-Weinstein monofilament examination (SWME), their two-point discrimination (2-PD) was documented, proprioception of their wrist joints was quantified, and the Fugl-Meyer upper extremity assessment (FMA-UE) and the simplified upper limb function assessment (STEF) were applied.Results:In both groups after treatment, there was a significant improvement in the SWME scores and 2-PD distance of the index finger and the thenar, and there was a significant decrease in the angle of motion perception (at 30° of flexion). The average FMA-UE and STEF scores of both groups had improved. After the treatment, the SWME scores of the index finger and the thenar, as well as well as the average FMA-UE and STEF scores of the isokinetic group were significantly higher than the control group′s averages. Angle of motion perception was also significantly superior.Conclusions:Sensorimotor training based on isokinetic techniques can significantly improve touch, motion sense, gross motor function and the fine motor ability of stroke survivors.
3.Association between uric acid and new-onset chronic kidney disease in middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients
Haixin ZHOU ; Xiaolin WU ; Zeya LI ; Yu ZHAO ; Weihua CHEN ; Dongjie DU ; Xianzhong GU ; Rongchong HUANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2025;24(3):257-262
Objective:To explore the association between uric acid and new-onset chronic kidney disease (CKD) in middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients.Methods:This was a retrospective cohort study. Middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients who had attended at least two annual health examinations at Yongshun Community Health Service Center in Tongzhou District, Beijing, from June 2016 to December 2020 were enrolled. The time interval between the two physical examinations was three years. The first physical examination time served as the baseline, and the second as the end of follow-up. Based on the uric acid level at baseline, the participants were divided into the normal uric acid group and the hyperuricemia group. The relevant clinical data of the participants were collected. The endpoint of the study was new-onset CKD. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the association between uric acid and new-onset CKD in hypertensive patients.Results:A total of 2 472 middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients with an average age of (62.43±7.02) years were included. Of these, 733(29.7%) were male. There were 710 patients with hyperuricemia (hyperuricemia group) and 1 762 patients with normal uric acid levels (normal uric acid group).After adjusting for age, sex, body mass index (BMI), systolic blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and uric acid-lowering treatment, multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that combined with hyperuricemia was an independent risk factor for new-onset CKD in middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients ( OR=3.00, 95% CI: 1.87-4.80, P<0.001). The results of multivariate logistic analysis showed that elevated uric acid level was an independent risk factor for new-onset CKD in both male and female middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients (both P<0.05), and there was no sex interaction ( P for interactio n>0.05). The results of multivariate logistic analysis showed that the combination of asymptomatic hyperuricemia was an independent risk factor for new-onset CKD in middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients ( OR=3.00, 95% CI: 1.87-4.80, P<0.001), and there was no gender interaction ( P for interactio n>0.05). Conclusions:Hyperuricemia is an independent risk factor for new-onset CKD in middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients, and elevated uric acid levels increase the risk of new-onset CKD in both male and female patients. Moreover, asymptomatic hyperuricemia may increase the risk of new-onset CKD.
4.Analysis on incidence trend of brucellosis based on age-period-cohort model in Shandong Province, 2004-2023
Xiaolin YU ; Ming FANG ; Maowen LIN ; Lixiao CHENG ; Yan LI ; Shujun DING
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(7):1175-1179
Objective:To understand the incidence trend of brucellosis over time in Shandong Province from 2004 to 2023, and provide evidence for the prevention and control of brucellosis.Methods:The incidence data of brucellosis in Shandong from 2004 to 2023 were collected from China Disease Prevention and Control Information System. The annual change percentage (APC) and annual average change percentage (AAPC) of the incidence rate were calculated by using Joinpoint regression model. A age-period-cohort model was used to analyze changes in brucellosis incidence with age, period, and birth cohort.Results:The average annual incidence of brucellosis was 1.76/100 000 in Shandong from 2004 to 2023. The Joinpoint regression analysis results showed that the reported incidence of brucellosis increased by an average of 92.0% and 18.9% each year from 2004 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2014, respectively, and decreased by an average of 0.2% each year from 2014 to 2023. The results of APC model showed that the incidence of brucellosis increased first and then decreased with age ( χ2=176.92, P<0.001), and incidence of brucellosis showed slow increase and rapid increase first, then decrease ( χ2=2 921.03, P<0.001) over time. The risk for brucellosis reached peak in 2016 ( RR=5.29, 95% CI: 4.96-5.65) and became the lowest in 2006 ( RR=0.24, 95% CI: 0.21-0.28). The incidence increased in later birth cohort ( χ2=348.88, P<0.001), the AAPCs of all the age groups were between 15.0% and 40.0%, and the older the age, the greater the risk ( χ2=348.77, P<0.001). Conclusions:From 2004 to 2023, the reported incidence of brucellosis in Shandong showed a significant age-period-cohort effect, which increased first and then decreased, first increased and then decreased with age, increased slowly and rapidly first, then decreased over time, and increased in later birth cohort. It is necessary to conduct targeted prevention and control, health education to reduce the risk for brucellosis.
5.High-density lipoprotein-cholesterol mediates the effects of testosterone-related hormons on type 2 diabetes mellitus: A two-step Mendelian randomization study
Xiaolin ZHAO ; Naixin DOU ; Yaqi GUO ; Xinning WANG ; Pengcheng CHEN ; Chunxiao YU ; Qingbo GUAN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(2):111-119
Objective:To investigate the gender differences in the causal relationship between testosterone-related hormones and type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM), and to analyze the mediating role of blood lipids in this relationship.Methods:Using two-sample Mendelian randomization(TSMR) and two-step Mendelian randomization(MR) methods, we explored the causal associations between testosterone-related hormones, T2DM, and blood lipids in different genders. The potential mediating role of blood lipids between testosterone-related hormones and T2DM was quantitatively assessed using multivariate Mendelian Randomization(MVMR).Results:In males, each standard deviation( SD) increase in genetically predicted total testosterone(TT) was associated with lower odds of T2DM( OR=0.90, 95% CI 0.82-0.97, P=0.009) and higher high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol(HDL-C) level( β=0.08 SD, 95% CI 0.03-0.13, P=0.002). In women, each SD rise in genetically predicted bioavailable testosterone(Bio-T) was associated with higher odds of T2DM( OR=1.24, 95% CI 1.10-1.40, P<0.001), lower HDL-C level( β=-0.13 SD, 95% CI -0.21--0.05, P<0.001). Mediation analysis revealed that HDL-C played a mediating role(7.83%) between Bio-T and T2DM in women. However, HDL-C showed no mediating effect between SHBG and TT levels on T2DM, and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDL-C) showed no mediating effect between TT levels on T2DM in men. Conclusions:Lower levels of TT and SHBG in men, and high levels of Bio-T in women may increase the risk of T2DM. In women, regulating HDL-C levels may offer a potential strategy for the prevention and treatment of T2DM related to Bio-T disorders.
6.Plasmid characteristics and genome tracing analysis of a bacterial dysentery outbreak in Shandong Province, originating from Shigella sonnei producing extended spectrum β-lactamase
Shuang WANG ; Lu LIU ; Yu MA ; Hui LYU ; Xiaolin YU ; Ziqing LIU ; Yuzhen CHEN ; Ming FANG ; Yi LIU ; Gaoxiang SUN ; Yanru CHEN ; Lianchen FU ; Zengqiang KOU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(6):901-907
Objective:To investigate the drug resistance gene characteristics, plasmid characteristics and genome tracing of Shigella sonnei causing a bacillary dysentery outbreak in Shandong Province. Methods:Sixty-five Shigella sonnei strains isolated from a 2021 outbreak in a county of Shandong Province were analyzed using antimicrobial susceptibility testing, whole genome sequencing (WGS), characterization of resistance and virulence genes, plasmid profiling, core genome multilocus sequence typing (cgMLST), and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis. Results:All isolates had the same resistance phenotype and genotypes and were multidrug-resistant ESBL-producing Shigella sonnei, carrying important virulence genes. Plasmid analysis revealed a conserved genetic arrangement, pil( M/ N/ O2/ P)-tra( F/ H/ J/ K/ N/ O/ P/ Q)-IS Ecp1- blaCTX-M-14-Tn 903- yub( J/ I/ F/ G/ E/ D), and shared across strains from diverse regions and bacterial species. The cgMLST and SNP analyses demonstrated concordant clustering, with all 65 outbreak-related strains forming a single cluster alongside human-derived strains from Guangxi. Conclusion:The ESBL-producing Shigella sonnei responsible for the outbreak shares a homologous relationship with Guangxi human-derived strains, and the detected resistance plasmids and virulence genes underscore the need to strengthen drug resistance surveillance and genome tracing.
7.Correlation between PCSK9,MIF and the degree of coronary artery stenosis in pa-tients with coronary heart disease
Xin AN ; Binbin FANG ; Xiaolin YU ; Fen LIU ; Qian XIE ; Xiaomei LI ; Yining YANG
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2025;33(5):419-426
Aim To explore the relationship between serum levels of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9(PCSK9),macrophage migration inhibitory factor(MIF)and the severity of coronary artery lesions in patients with coro-nary heart disease(CHD).Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 139 patients with CHD and 69 control subjects who underwent coronary angiography during the same period,all of whom were admitted to the People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from November 2023 to May 2024.Clinical data and coronary angiography results were collected,and the severity of coronary artery stenosis was quantitatively assessed using the Gensini score.Pa-tients with the Gensini scores>0 were classified into three groups based on tertiles:the mild stenosis group(1~18 points,54 cases),the moderate stenosis group(19~36 points,54 cases),and the severe stenosis group(>36 points,54 ca-ses).Serum levels of PCSK9 and MIF were measured by ELISA kit.Results Serum levels of PCSK9 and MIF were significantly higher in the CHD group than those in the control group(P<0.05).Multivariable Logistic regression analy-sis revealed that high levels of serum PCSK9 and MIF were independent risk factors for CHD.Spearman correlation analy-sis showed that serum PCSK9 and MIF levels were positively correlated with Gensini score(rs=0.619 6 and r,=0.411 4,both P<0.001).Further subgroup analysis showed that serum total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein cholesterol lev-els were significantly increased in patients with high-level PCSK9,while patients with high-level MIF had higher inflamma-tory coefficients such as systemic inflammatory response index(SIRI)and systemic immune-inflammation index(SII)(all P<0.05).Conclusion Serum levels of PCSK9 and MIF are positively correlated with the severity of coronary artery stenosis.High levels of serum PCSK9 and MIF are independent risk factors for CHD.
8.Effects of DP1 receptor agonist on expression of cytokines and injury-related fac-tors in bovine bone marrow-derived macrophages stimulated by E.coli
Jingze WU ; Xiaolin YANG ; Pengfei GONG ; Lili GUO ; Jiahui YU ; Wei MAO ; Shuangyi ZHANG ; Bo LIU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(10):2163-2169
In order to explore the effect of PGD2/DP1 receptor pathway on the expression of cyto-kines and injury-related factors in Escherichia coli(E.coli)induced bovine bone marrow derived macrophages,an in vitro model of E.coli induced bovine bone marrow derived macrophages was established.The effects of DP1 receptor agonist on phagocytosis and killing ability,mRNA expres-sion,secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines(TNF-α,IL-1β)and activation of signaling pathway(MAPK,NF-κB)in cow bone marrow derived macrophages induced by E.coli were examined.The results showed that compared with the E.coli infection group,the phagocytosis and killing ability of BW-245C+E.coli group and 15 d-PGJ2+E.coli group were enhanced(P<0.01).Compared with the blank control group,mRNA expression was at a higher level(P<0.001),and the secre-tion of pro-inflammatory cytokines(TNF-α,IL-1β)was significantly increased after adding E.coli solution.The mRNA expression of BW-245C+E.coli group and 15 d-PGJ2+E.coli group were significantly decreased(P<0.001),and the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines(TNF-α,IL-1β)was significantly decreased(P<0.001).and signaling pathway(MAPK,NF-κB)were sig-nificantly down-regulated(P<0.001).This study showed that DP1receptor agonist plays an inhib-itory role in the inflammatory response of cow bone marrow-derived macrophages induced by E.coli.This finding provides a potential target for future treatment of cow endometritis,laying the foundation for the development of novel anti-inflammatory treatment strategies.
9.Reflection on diagnosis and treatment of a case of sever Japanese spotted fever
Xiangcheng DAI ; Xiuwei YU ; Honghu TAN ; Qiang LIU ; Xiaolin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2025;18(4):296-300
Objective:To explore and summarize the key points and main treatment measures for successfully treating sever Rickettsia japonica infection. Methods:A 69-year-old female with severe Japanese spotted fever was admitted to Yichang Central People’s Hospital on May 15 in 2024 and was successfully treated. The clinical data of the patient were retrospectively analyzed.Results:The patient was quickly progressed to severe pneumonia,septic shock,dry gangrene of the extremities during the treatment process,and hepatic dysfunction,cardiac dysfunction,renal dysfunction and gastrointestinal hemorrhage were observed. After active anti-infection,anti-shock,continuous renal replacement therapy,and symptomatic supportive treatment,the patient’s condition improved,but the dry gangrene of the limbs was irreversible,ultimately leading to amputation.Conclusion:Timely diagnosis,early and active anti infective treatment,and effective management of various complications are the key to successfully treating cases of Ricketttsia Japonica
10.Syndrome Element Distribution and Complication Risks in Type 2 Diabetic Patients:A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
Yu WEI ; Lili ZHANG ; Ling ZHOU ; Linhua ZHAO ; Qing NI ; Xiaolin TONG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(13):1363-1368
ObjectiveTo investigate the distribution of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome elements in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients based on maximum body mass index (maxBMI) and explore their association with complication risks. MethodsA retrospective cross-sectional study was used to collect clinical data from hospitalized T2DM patients, extracting age, gender, smoking history, alcohol consumption history, duration of disease, HbA1c level, complications, and TCM syndromes, and extracting the syndrome elements of disease location and disease nature based on their TCM syndromes. MaxBMI was calculated by telephone survey of patients' self-reported maximum body weight; patients with maxBMI ≥24 kg/m2 were classified into spleen-heat syndrome group, and those with maxBMI <24 kg/m2 were classified into consumptive-heat syndrome group. The distribution of TCM syndrome types and syndrome elements of patients in the two groups were analysed. Then the propensity score matching method was used to balance the baseline characteristics between the two groups and compare the differences in the distribution of syndrome types and syndrome elements and the risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications between the two groups. ResultsAmong the 1178 T2DM patients, syndrome elements in spleen-heat patients (1034 cases) were primarily located in the spleen (351 cases, 33.95%), liver (240 cases, 23.21%), and stomach (139 cases, 13.44%), while in consumptive-heat patients (144 cases), they were concentrated in the spleen (57 cases, 39.58%), liver (34 cases, 23.61%), and kidneys (17 cases, 11.81%); regarding syndrome elements of disease nature, spleen-heat patients were predominantly characterized by qi deficiency (481 cases, 46.52%), phlegm (353 cases, 22.73%), and dampness (241 cases, 23.31%), whereas consumptive-heat patients showed more qi deficiency (84 cases, 58.33%) and yin deficiency (44 cases, 30.56%). After propensity score matching, 132 cases were included in each group, and no statistically significant differences were observed in the distribution of syndrome elements of disease location between the two groups (P>0.05), but the phlegm element was significantly more prevalent in spleen-heat patients than in consumptive-heat patients (P = 0.006). Regarding the risk of complications, spleen-heat patients had a significantly higher risk of developing macrovascular complications compared to consumptive-heat patients (OR=2.04, P=0.010), while no significant differences were found between groups in the occurrence of microvascular complications (P>0.05). ConclusionThe spleen-heat T2DM patients show a more frequent syndrome element of disease nature of phlegm, and a higher risk of developing macrovascular complications compared to consumptive-heat patients.

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