1.Effects of Tongmai Yangxin Pills (通脉养心丸) on Arrhythmia and K+/Ca2+ Channel-Related Proteins and Gene Expression in Myocardial Tissue of Ischemia-Reperfusion Model Rats
Zuoying XING ; Yucai HU ; Huanhuan SONG ; Boyong QIU ; Yankun SONG ; Yongxia WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(8):851-859
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects and potential mechanisms of Tongmai Yangxin Pills (通脉养心丸) (TYPs) in preventing ischemia-reperfusion (I/R)-induced arrhythmia. MethodsSixty male SD rats were randomly assigned to sham operation group, model group, amiodarone group, low-dose and high-dose TYPs group, with 12 rats in each group. The sham operation group and the model group received 10 g/(kg·d) normal saline by gavage, the amiodarone group received 60 mg/(kg·d) amiodarone, and the low-dose and high-dose TMP groups received 1 g/(kg·d) and 2 g/(kg·d) TYPs solution respectively, for 21 days, administered twice daily. On the day after the last administration, the I/R model was established in the model and medication groups by ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery with a cannula, while the sham operation group underwent the same procedure without ligation. Electrocardiogram recordings were continuously monitored throughout the modeling process. Heart rate was recorded at five time points, before ischemia (t-0), 5-10 min after ischemia (t-1), 10-15 min after ischemia (t-2), 15-30 min after ischemia (t-3), and during the first 2 min of reperfusion (t-4); the incidence of arrhythmia including ventricular premature beats (VPB), ventricular tachycardia (VT), and ventricular fibrillation (VF) was recorded; arrhythmia scores were calculated. After 24 hours of reperfusion, left ventricular myocardial tissue was collected. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was performed to observe pathological changes. RT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of microRNA-1 (miRNA-1), microRNA-133a (miRNA-133a), and potassium (K+) and calcium (Ca2+) ion channel-related genes including KCND2, KCNH2, KCNE2, KCNQ1, KCNE1, KCNJ2, CACNA1C, and CACNB1. Western blot analysis was used to measure protein levels of transient outward potassium current protein (Kv4.2), rapidly activating delayed rectifier potassium current protein (HERG), slowly activating delayed rectifier potassium current protein (KvLQT1), inward rectifier potassium current protein (Kir2.1), and L-type calcium channel protein (Cav1.2). ResultsCompared with sham operation group, the model group showed diffuse myocardial hemorrhage, inflammatory cell infiltration, myocardial necrosis, nuclear pyknosis, vacuolar degeneration, and disrupted myocardial fibers; the model group also exhibited a decreased heart rate (t-1 to t-4), increased arrhythmia scores, elevated miRNA-1 and miRNA-133a expression, and decreased mRNA expression of KCND2, KCNH2, KCNE2, KCNQ1, KCNE1, KCNJ2, CACNA1C, and CACNB1 in myocardial tissue; additionally, Kv4.2, HERG, KvLQT1, Kir2.1, and Cav1.2 protein levels significantly reduced (P<0.01). Compared to the model group, all medication-treated groups showed reduced myocardial damage, including less hemorrhage, reduced inflammatory infiltration, and improved myocardial structure, with the high-dose TYPs group exhibiting the most significant improvement; the amiodarone group and high-dose TYPs group showed a significant increase in heart rate (t-1 to t-4), lower arrhythmia scores, reduced miRNA-1 and miRNA-133a expression; the high-dose TYPs group exhibited significantly increased mRNA expression levels of KCND2, KCNH2, KCNQ1, KCNJ2, and CACNA1C, as well as elevated protein levels of Kv4.2, HERG, KvLQT1, Kir2.1, and Cav1.2 (P<0.05 or P<0.01). ConclusionTMPs can improve myocardial damage and reduce the incidence of ventricular arrhythmia in I/R rats. The underlying mechanism may be related to the downregulation of miRNA-1 and miRNA-133a gene expression, as well as the upregulation of K+ and Ca2+ channel-related genes and proteins.
2.Integrated Transcriptomic Landscape and Deep Learning Based Survival Prediction in Uterine Sarcomas
Yaolin SONG ; Guangqi LI ; Zhenqi ZHANG ; Yinbo LIU ; Huiqing JIA ; Chao ZHANG ; Jigang WANG ; Yanjiao HU ; Fengyun HAO ; Xianglan LIU ; Yunxia XIE ; Ding MA ; Ganghua LI ; Zaixian TAI ; Xiaoming XING
Cancer Research and Treatment 2025;57(1):250-266
Purpose:
The genomic characteristics of uterine sarcomas have not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to explore the genomic landscape of the uterine sarcomas (USs).
Materials and Methods:
Comprehensive genomic analysis through RNA-sequencing was conducted. Gene fusion, differentially expressed genes (DEGs), signaling pathway enrichment, immune cell infiltration, and prognosis were analyzed. A deep learning model was constructed to predict the survival of US patients.
Results:
A total of 71 US samples were examined, including 47 endometrial stromal sarcomas (ESS), 18 uterine leiomyosarcomas (uLMS), three adenosarcomas, two carcinosarcomas, and one uterine tumor resembling an ovarian sex-cord tumor. ESS (including high-grade ESS [HGESS] and low-grade ESS [LGESS]) and uLMS showed distinct gene fusion signatures; a novel gene fusion site, MRPS18A–PDC-AS1 could be a potential diagnostic marker for the pathology differential diagnosis of uLMS and ESS; 797 and 477 uterine sarcoma DEGs (uDEGs) were identified in the ESS vs. uLMS and HGESS vs. LGESS groups, respectively. The uDEGs were enriched in multiple pathways. Fifteen genes including LAMB4 were confirmed with prognostic value in USs; immune infiltration analysis revealed the prognositic value of myeloid dendritic cells, plasmacytoid dendritic cells, natural killer cells, macrophage M1, monocytes and hematopoietic stem cells in USs; the deep learning model named Max-Mean Non-Local multi-instance learning (MMN-MIL) showed satisfactory performance in predicting the survival of US patients, with the area under the receiver operating curve curve reached 0.909 and accuracy achieved 0.804.
Conclusion
USs harbored distinct gene fusion characteristics and gene expression features between HGESS, LGESS, and uLMS. The MMN-MIL model could effectively predict the survival of US patients.
3.Integrated Transcriptomic Landscape and Deep Learning Based Survival Prediction in Uterine Sarcomas
Yaolin SONG ; Guangqi LI ; Zhenqi ZHANG ; Yinbo LIU ; Huiqing JIA ; Chao ZHANG ; Jigang WANG ; Yanjiao HU ; Fengyun HAO ; Xianglan LIU ; Yunxia XIE ; Ding MA ; Ganghua LI ; Zaixian TAI ; Xiaoming XING
Cancer Research and Treatment 2025;57(1):250-266
Purpose:
The genomic characteristics of uterine sarcomas have not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to explore the genomic landscape of the uterine sarcomas (USs).
Materials and Methods:
Comprehensive genomic analysis through RNA-sequencing was conducted. Gene fusion, differentially expressed genes (DEGs), signaling pathway enrichment, immune cell infiltration, and prognosis were analyzed. A deep learning model was constructed to predict the survival of US patients.
Results:
A total of 71 US samples were examined, including 47 endometrial stromal sarcomas (ESS), 18 uterine leiomyosarcomas (uLMS), three adenosarcomas, two carcinosarcomas, and one uterine tumor resembling an ovarian sex-cord tumor. ESS (including high-grade ESS [HGESS] and low-grade ESS [LGESS]) and uLMS showed distinct gene fusion signatures; a novel gene fusion site, MRPS18A–PDC-AS1 could be a potential diagnostic marker for the pathology differential diagnosis of uLMS and ESS; 797 and 477 uterine sarcoma DEGs (uDEGs) were identified in the ESS vs. uLMS and HGESS vs. LGESS groups, respectively. The uDEGs were enriched in multiple pathways. Fifteen genes including LAMB4 were confirmed with prognostic value in USs; immune infiltration analysis revealed the prognositic value of myeloid dendritic cells, plasmacytoid dendritic cells, natural killer cells, macrophage M1, monocytes and hematopoietic stem cells in USs; the deep learning model named Max-Mean Non-Local multi-instance learning (MMN-MIL) showed satisfactory performance in predicting the survival of US patients, with the area under the receiver operating curve curve reached 0.909 and accuracy achieved 0.804.
Conclusion
USs harbored distinct gene fusion characteristics and gene expression features between HGESS, LGESS, and uLMS. The MMN-MIL model could effectively predict the survival of US patients.
4.Comprehensive Evaluation of Acupuncture for Secondary Dysmenorrhea Based on Health Technology Assessment
Xue WU ; Zhiran LI ; Jing HU ; Xing LIAO ; Weiwei SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(9):165-174
ObjectiveTo carry out a health technology assessment (HTA) of acupuncture for secondary dysmenorrhea (SD) caused by adenomyosis and endometriosis, in order to provide a reference for relevant medical decision-making. MethodsFrom the perspective of the health system, the assessment covers seven areas, including the technical characteristics, safety, effectiveness, economics, ethical fairness, organizational adaptability, and impact on patients and society. The results are reported accordingly. ResultsThe operational specifications of acupuncture are standardized, and the conditions for its use are clearly defined. Acupuncture has a lower overall incidence of adverse events. The main adverse events are localized pain, subcutaneous bleeding, and dizziness, with most symptoms being mild, all of which have corresponding standard treatments. No reports on occupational or environmental safety were found, and the safety operation specifications are available for reference. Compared with conventional Western medicine, acupuncture demonstrates higher effectiveness. Acupuncture may improve the quality of life scores of patients, though no significant difference was observed. The cost of acupuncture is higher than that of conventional Western medicine, but its overall economic value is greater. The informed consent information is relatively comprehensive. Most patients are aware of the potential benefits and risks of acupuncture and voluntarily opt for it. The treatment process fully respects patient privacy and human rights. The clinical application of acupuncture follows the current acupuncture medical service model, with no special requirements for the level of medical institutions. Patient accessibility and affordability are suitable. Patient satisfaction is high. Most patients indicated they would choose acupuncture again for SD. The main barriers to choosing acupuncture are psychological factors (such as fear of acupuncture), cost, and transportation issues. Nearly 70% of patients receiving acupuncture treatment benefit from medical insurance reimbursement, with reimbursement rates generally above 50%, indicating strong social security support. ConclusionThe implementation of HTA for acupuncture in the treatment of SD, using the standards for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is feasible. The implementation steps are clear, the data sources for each evaluation domain are adequate, the analysis methods are practical, and the evaluation results are comprehensive. Experts recommend that the findings be used as a reference for relevant medical decision-making.
5.Integrated Transcriptomic Landscape and Deep Learning Based Survival Prediction in Uterine Sarcomas
Yaolin SONG ; Guangqi LI ; Zhenqi ZHANG ; Yinbo LIU ; Huiqing JIA ; Chao ZHANG ; Jigang WANG ; Yanjiao HU ; Fengyun HAO ; Xianglan LIU ; Yunxia XIE ; Ding MA ; Ganghua LI ; Zaixian TAI ; Xiaoming XING
Cancer Research and Treatment 2025;57(1):250-266
Purpose:
The genomic characteristics of uterine sarcomas have not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to explore the genomic landscape of the uterine sarcomas (USs).
Materials and Methods:
Comprehensive genomic analysis through RNA-sequencing was conducted. Gene fusion, differentially expressed genes (DEGs), signaling pathway enrichment, immune cell infiltration, and prognosis were analyzed. A deep learning model was constructed to predict the survival of US patients.
Results:
A total of 71 US samples were examined, including 47 endometrial stromal sarcomas (ESS), 18 uterine leiomyosarcomas (uLMS), three adenosarcomas, two carcinosarcomas, and one uterine tumor resembling an ovarian sex-cord tumor. ESS (including high-grade ESS [HGESS] and low-grade ESS [LGESS]) and uLMS showed distinct gene fusion signatures; a novel gene fusion site, MRPS18A–PDC-AS1 could be a potential diagnostic marker for the pathology differential diagnosis of uLMS and ESS; 797 and 477 uterine sarcoma DEGs (uDEGs) were identified in the ESS vs. uLMS and HGESS vs. LGESS groups, respectively. The uDEGs were enriched in multiple pathways. Fifteen genes including LAMB4 were confirmed with prognostic value in USs; immune infiltration analysis revealed the prognositic value of myeloid dendritic cells, plasmacytoid dendritic cells, natural killer cells, macrophage M1, monocytes and hematopoietic stem cells in USs; the deep learning model named Max-Mean Non-Local multi-instance learning (MMN-MIL) showed satisfactory performance in predicting the survival of US patients, with the area under the receiver operating curve curve reached 0.909 and accuracy achieved 0.804.
Conclusion
USs harbored distinct gene fusion characteristics and gene expression features between HGESS, LGESS, and uLMS. The MMN-MIL model could effectively predict the survival of US patients.
6.The Connotation and Application of Toxicity Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Perspective of The Inner Canon of Yellow Emperor (《黄帝内经》)
Xiyan ZHANG ; Yurui XING ; Cuijuan LI ; Yong HU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(15):1517-1521
Based on the theory of toxin in The Inner Canon of Yellow Emperor (《黄帝内经》), this paper explores the concept and connotation of toxin from several aspects, including medicinal toxicity, pathogenic toxicity, pathoge-nesis and treatment of toxin pathogen. It explores the mechanism and significance of using toxin substances in curing and inducing diseases, sorts out the etiological and pathological evolution of toxic pathogens, clarifies the derivation and differentiation process from external toxins to internal toxins, and elucidates the interactions between toxin and other pathogenic factors such as phlegm, stasis, dampness, and fire. It further distinguishes the logical hierarchy of toxin caused by metabolic disorders such as sugar, fat, and drowning, clarifies that the essence of the etiology of "hidden toxin", and determines the corresponding treatment principles and methods for toxic pathogens. It establishes a theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine toxic pathogen theory, providing theoretical basis for the clinical treatment of many diseases.
7.Impact of changes in cognitive load of anesthesia residents on the effectiveness of high-fidelity scenario simulation teaching
Haoyu PEI ; Yi HU ; Li WANG ; Juan DAI ; Qi SUN ; Xing ZHU ; Xiaoli RAN ; Qiuping WU ; Qingxiang MAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(4):548-555
Objective:To investigate the influence of changes in the cognitive load of anesthesia residents on the teaching effectiveness of high-fidelity scenario simulation.Methods:Eighty-seven anesthesia residents in a grade-A tertiary hospital from February to November 2022 were divided into groups A, B, and C according to the random number method. Three cases were selected from the anesthesia crisis resource teaching case library for high-fidelity simulation training for the three groups, respectively, using the crossover design to control the order of the cases. Each round of training consisted of pre-training instruction, simulation teaching, and post-training summarization and analysis. After three rounds of simulation teaching, cognitive load, anxiety status, test scores, and non-technical skills were evaluated for all the study participants. SPSS 20.0 was used to perform analysis of variance with repeated measures and Pearson's correlation analysis.Results:All the three groups showed significantly higher cognitive load and anxiety scores during the first-round simulation training than during the second-round and third-round simulation trianing. The test scores were significantly lower in the first round [(87.07±5.66), (88.38±5.41), (89.07±6.17)] than in the second round [(95.69±2.29), (96.10±2.08), (96.07±2.60)] and the third round [(96.34±1.45), (96.38±1.50), (96.17±1.73); all P<0.05]. The non-technical skill scores were also significantly lower in the first round [(37.24±7.58), (38.69±7.27), (39.24±8.74)] than in the second round [(46.17±5.55), (47.07±5.59), (47.59±6.74)] and the third round [(47.17±5.21), (48.48±5.38), (48.24±6.83); all P<0.05]. For simulations with the same cases, the trainees showed significantly higher cognitive load and anxiety scores and significantly lower test scores and non-technical skill scores in the first round than in the second and third rounds ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Anesthesia residents have higher levels of cognitive load and anxiety in the first scenario simulation training, which can reduce learning outcomes, and repeated simulation training can reduce trainees' cognitive load and anxiety.
8.Interpretation of the radiologist training system in Canada and enlightenment
Jingyu ZHONG ; Yue XING ; Yangfan HU ; Defang DING ; Xianwei LIU ; Qinghua MIN ; Zhengguang XIAO ; Caisong ZHU ; Dandan SHI ; Xiaoyu FAN ; Jingshen CHU ; Huan ZHANG ; Weiwu YAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(9):1210-1216
This paper aims to discuss the ideas and experience about the radiology residency training system of Canada with a presentation of its base accreditation standards for five aspects, competency goals for seven roles, four stages of training arrangement, and two types of final assessment questions. Although the Canada's radiology residency program differs from China's standardized resident and specialist training programs for radiology, there are still several points that are worth referencing, including emphasizing the training priority of competency goals, providing a specific basis for the stratification of training, offering clear guidance for the implementation of training content, and improving assessment methods to focus on competency goals. These points are of great value for improving the standardized radiology resident and specialist training programs in China, so as to provide a reference for the training of excellent radiologists in China.
9.Src kinase is involved in postoperative pain through enhancing GlyR-α3 phosphorylation
Li YANG ; Hu-Hu BAI ; Sha-Sha HE ; Si-Jia XING ; Cheng-Song LIU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(10):1879-1883
Aim To investigate the role of GlyR-α3 in postoperative pain.Methods The model of postoper-ative pain was established by incision of mouse skin and muscle.Pain responses including paw withdrawal thresholds(PWTs),paw withdrawal latencies(PWLs)and licking toes time were conducted and recorded.Protein contents and tyrosine phosphorylation levels of GlyR-α3 were detected by co-immunoprecipitation and immunoblotting.Bosutinib was used to inhibit Src ki-nase activity to verify whether Src was involved in tyro-sine phosphorylation of GlyR-α3.Results The PWTs and PWLs in postoperative pain model mice were sig-nificantly reduced,whereas the licking time increased significantly.The tyrosine phosphorylation level of GlyR-α3 in the dorsal root ganglia(DRG)from inci-sion sidesignificantly increased compared with contra-lateral side,while the protein expression showed no sta-tistical significance.The expression of Src in DRGin-creased after operation,and the interaction between Src and GlyR-α3 was enhanced in ipsilateral DRG com-pared with contralateral side.Inhibition of Src kinase activity helped to reduce tyrosine phosphorylation of GlyR-α3 from DRG and alleviate postoperative pain symptoms.Conclusion Src kinase is involved in the development of postoperative pain by enhancing tyro-sine phosphorylation of GlyR-α3.
10.Comparison of the efficacy of TiRobot orthopaedic robot assisted F screw technique and inverted triangle parallel nail internal fixation in the treatment of unstable femoral neck fractures
Xing-Long ZHAO ; Jian-Jun SHEN ; Kang-Hu FENG ; Zhi-Wei CHEN ; Yuan-Long SI ; Xuan ZHANG ; Guan-De WANG ; Xiang HAI
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2024;37(2):129-134
Objective To compare the effectiveness of TiRobot assisted F screw technique and inverted triangle parallel nail internal fixation in the treatment of unstable femoral neck fractures.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 72 patients with unstable femoral neck fractures who were treated with percutaneous cannulated screw fixation assisted with TiRobot Orthopaedic robot from December 2019 to April 2021.Among them,37 patients were treated with F screw internal fixa-tion,including 16 males and 21 females,aged47 to 64years old with an average of(53.87±5.28)years old;According to Pauwels classification,there were 1 case of type Ⅰ,19 cases of type Ⅱ,17 cases of type Ⅲ;8 cases of combined medical diseases;17 cases of falling,8 cases of traffic accident and 12 cases of falling from height;The time from injury to operation was 29 to 49 hours with average of(35.00±7.34)hours.Another 35 cases used internal fixation with an inverted triangle parallel nail,including 13 males and 22 females with an average age of 46 to 63 years old(52.36±5.05)years old;According to the Pauwels injury classifi-cation:there were 2 cases of type Ⅰ,21 cases of type Ⅱ,12 cases of type Ⅲ;6 cases of medical diseases,15 cases of falling in-jury,9 cases of traffic accident,11 cases of falling injury;The time from injury to operation was 30 to 45 hours with an average of(33.00±6.83)h.The intraoperative blood loss,operation time,intraoperative fluoroscopy times,follow-up time,fracture healing time,postoperative complications were observed and compared between the two groups.The hip joint function was e-valuated by Harris score at 6 months and 12 months after operation.Results There was no significant difference in operation time,intraoperative blood loss,intraoperative fluoroscopy times and other intraoperative data between two groups(P>0.05).Both groups were followed up regularly,and the follow-up time was 12 to 16 months.The fracture healing time and Harris score of the F screw internal fixation group were better than those of the inverted triangle parallel nail internal fixation group(P<0.05).There was 1 case of femoral neck shortening in the F screw internal fixation group,1 case of nonunion,1 case of nail withdrawal,and 1 case of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis in the inverted triangle internal fixation group.The incidence of complications in the F screw internal fixation group was lower than that in the inverted triangle parallel nail internal fixation group(P<0.05).Conclusion Percutaneous cannulated F screw technique using Tirobot navigation positioning system is a safe and effective treatment for patients with unstable femoral neck fractures.It can significantly shorten the fracture healing time,reduce the incidence of postoperative complications,significantly improve hip joint function,and improve the quality of life.

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