1.SR9009 combined with indolepropionic acid alleviates inflammation in C2C12 myoblasts through the nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway
Huihui JI ; Xu JIANG ; Zhimin ZHANG ; Yunhong XING ; Liangliang WANG ; Na LI ; Yuting SONG ; Xuguang LUO ; Huilin CUI ; Ximei CAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(6):1220-1229
BACKGROUND:Rev-erbα is involved in the regulation of inflammation,but pharmacological activation of Rev-erbα increases the risk for cardiovascular diseases.To reduce the relevant risk,an exploration on SR9009,a Rev-erbα agonist,combined with other drugs to relieve inflammation in skeletal myoblasts was conducted,laying the theoretical foundation for the treatment of inflammation-associated skeletal muscle atrophy. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship of SR9009,indolepropionic acid and nuclear factor-κB signaling pathways in lipopolysaccharide-induced C2C12 myoblasts. METHODS:(1)C2C12 myoblasts were induced to differentiate in the presence of lipopolysaccharide(1 μg/mL).RNA-seq and KEGG pathway analysis were used to study signaling pathways.(2)C2C12 myoblast viability was assessed using the cell counting kit-8 assay to determine optimal concentrations of indolepropionic acid.Subsequently,cells were categorized into control group,lipopolysaccharide(1 μg/mL)group,SR9009(10 μmol/L)+lipopolysaccharide group,indolepropionic acid(80μmol/L)+lipopolysaccharide group,and SR9009+indolepropionic acid+lipopolysaccharide group.ELISA was employed to measure protein expression levels of interleukin-6 in the cultured supernatant.Real-time quantitative PCR were employed to measure mRNA expression levels of interleukin-6,tumor necrosis factor α,TLR4 and CD14.Western blot assay were employed to measure protein expression levels of NF-κB p65 and p-NF-κB p65.(3)After Rev-erbα was knocked down by siRNA,knockdown efficiency was assessed by RT-qPCR.And mRNA levels of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor α were also measured. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the blank control group,lipopolysaccharide time-dependently inhibited myofibroblast fusion to form myotubes,the mRNA expression levels of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor α were elevated,and the level of interleukin-6 in the cell supernatant was significantly increased.The results of KEGG pathway showed that the nuclear factor-κB signaling pathway was activated by lipopolysaccharide.Indolepropionic acid exhibited significant suppression of C2C12 myoblasts viability when its concentration exceeded 80 μmol/L.Indolepropionic acid and SR9009 inhibited the activation of NF-κB signaling pathway,thereby played an anti-inflammatory role,and suppressed the mRNA expression levels of interleukin-6,tumor necrosis factor α,TLR4 and CD14.Compared with the lipopolysaccharide group,the ratio of p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65 protein expression were downregulated.SR9009 combined with indolepropionic acid notably reduced lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation,further downregulated the mRNA expression levels of interleukin-6,tumor necrosis factor α,TLR4 and CD14.The ratio of p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65 protein expression was significantly lower than that in the SR9009+lipopolysaccharide group or indolepropionic acid+lipopolysaccharide group.Rev-erbα increases time-dependently with lipopolysaccharide induction.The knockdown efficiency of Rev-erbα by siRNA reached over 58%,and lipopolysaccharide was added after Rev-erbα was successfully knocked down.Compared with the lipopolysaccharide group,the mRNA expression levels of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor α were significantly up-regulated.These results conclude that Rev-erbα may act as a promising pharmacological target to reduce inflammation.SR9009 targeted activation of Rev-erbα combined with indolepropionic acid significantly inhibits the nuclear factor-κB signaling pathway and attenuates the inflammatory response of C2C12 myofibroblasts.Moreover,the combined anti-inflammatory effect is superior to that of the intervention alone.
2.Different exercise modalities promote functional recovery after peripheral nerve injury
Xiaoxuan ZHAO ; Shuaiyi LIU ; Qi LI ; Zheng XING ; Qingwen LI ; Xiaolei CHU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(6):1248-1256
BACKGROUND:Exercise as a form of active rehabilitation can improve the dysfunction caused by peripheral nerve injury,and different exercise modalities target different lesion sites and recovery mechanisms. OBJECTIVE:To comprehensively analyze the application and mechanisms of different exercise modalities in functional recovery from peripheral nerve injury. METHODS:A computerized search was conducted in PubMed and CNKI databases for relevant literature published before January 2024.The search terms used were"peripheral nerve injury,spinal cord,exercise,cerebral cortex,muscle atrophy,mirror therapy,blood flow restriction training"in both English and Chinese.Finally,77 articles were included for review. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Peripheral nerve injury can cause systemic pathological changes such as skeletal muscle atrophy,corresponding spinal cord segmental lesions,and sensorimotor cortex remodeling.Aerobic exercise can improve dysfunction by enhancing the immune response,promoting glial cell polarization,and promoting the release of nerve growth factor.Blood flow restriction exercise can regulate the secretion of muscle growth factor,promote muscle growth and enhance muscle strength.Mirror movement has a good effect in activating the cerebral cortex and reducing cortical remodeling.Different exercise modalities have potential benefits in functional recovery after peripheral nerve injury;however,there are still some problems and challenges,such as the choice of exercise modalities,the control of exercise intensity and frequency,and the detailed analysis of mechanisms.
3.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.
4.Status of Clinical Practice Guideline Information Platforms
Xueqin ZHANG ; Yun ZHAO ; Jie LIU ; Long GE ; Ying XING ; Simeng REN ; Yifei WANG ; Wenzheng ZHANG ; Di ZHANG ; Shihua WANG ; Yao SUN ; Min WU ; Lin FENG ; Tiancai WEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(2):462-471
Clinical practice guidelines represent the best recommendations for patient care. They are developed through systematically reviewing currently available clinical evidence and weighing the relative benefits and risks of various interventions. However, clinical practice guidelines have to go through a long translation cycle from development and revision to clinical promotion and application, facing problems such as scattered distribution, high duplication rate, and low actual utilization. At present, the clinical practice guideline information platform can directly or indirectly solve the problems related to the lengthy revision cycles, decentralized dissemination and limited application of clinical practice guidelines. Therefore, this paper systematically examines different types of clinical practice guideline information platforms and investigates their corresponding challenges and emerging trends in platform design, data integration, and practical implementation, with the aim of clarifying the current status of this field and providing valuable reference for future research on clinical practice guideline information platforms.
5.Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric sinusitis based on "the transmission of heat from gallbladder and lung" idea in Huangdi Neijing
Wenqing PAN ; Zhenhua YUAN ; Haolin WANG ; Qiongqiong XING ; Zichao DING ; Yiman DUAN ; Xianqing REN
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(3):312-317
Sinusitis is a prevalent nasal disease in children, characterized by chronic and difficult-to-treat symptoms. Its onset is related to nasal stagnation, gallbladder and lung dysfunctions. This article explores the root cause based on Huangdi Neijing by considering the physiological and pathological characteristics of children. The core pathogenesis of pediatric sinusitis is the transmission of heat from the gallbladder and lung to the brain and nose, disrupting normal nasal function. Wind and heat pathogens often persist, accumulate, and transform into turbid qi, which are common triggers of the disease. Evil qi retention and yin depletion are internal factors that cause the prolonged and unhealed condition of the disease. This article emphasizes individualized treatment approaches based on disease duration and the severity of pathogenic factors. If external pathogens remain uncleared, treatment should focus on dispelling wind, clearing heat, dispersing with pungent medicinals, and dredging nasal orifices. If internal fire is exuberant, clearing lung qi, inhibiting hyperactive liver yang, and clearing exuberant fire should be used to relieve stagnation. In chronic cases with residual pathogens and liver-kidney yin deficiency, nourishing yin, clearing fire, and moistening the nasal orifices are essential. When exuberant heat has subsided, but the symptom of a persistent runny nose continues, leading to the loss of healthy qi and damage to the lung and spleen, treatments that tonify the spleen, benefit the lung, and reinforce healthy qi should be adopted to relieve stagnation. These treatments aim to restore the balance of the body′s vital qi by addressing both the lingering symptoms and the underlying weakness of the lung and spleen. The diagnosis and treatment of pediatric sinusitis based on the theory of "the transmission of heat from gallbladder and lung" can help reduce the recurrence of sinusitis and alleviate symptoms, with the aim of broadening the approach of traditional Chinese medicine in treating this condition.
6.Literature study and properties discussion of Chromolaena odorata
Xing XIANG ; Huiqing ZHANG ; Qijin ZHANG ; Yinqin LIU ; Baokang HUANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(4):195-199
Objective To provide theoretical basis for the clinical application of the rational compatibility of C. odorata by studying the related domestic and international literature and explore the properties of C. odorata according to the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Methods The medical literature related to C. odorata was retrieved and screened from CNKI, VIP, Wanfang Data, China Biomedical Literature Database and foreign literature databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and SciFinder. A total of 397 English articles and 50 Chinese articles were included in the study, which were systematically classified according to clinical application, chemical composition, pharmacological effect, toxic and side effects, and were analyzed according to the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Results C. odorata features spicy, astringent tastes, a cool nature, entering heart and liver meridians, and a slightly toxic.Its functions included astringing to stop bleeding, detoxifying and promoting tissue regeneration, as well as intercepting malaria and killing parasites. It was used for conditions such as hematemesis, haemoptysis, traumatic bleeding, sores and abscesses, malaria, and leech bites. Conclusion The exploration of the properties and efficacy of C. odorata could provide reference for its clinical research and application in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
7.Analysis of clinical infection characteristics of multidrug-resistant organisms in hospitalized patients in a tertiary sentinel hospital in Shanghai from 2021 to 2023
Qi MAO ; Tenglong ZHAO ; Xihong LYU ; Zhiyuan GU ; Bin CHEN ; Lidi ZHAO ; Xifeng LI ; Xing ZHANG ; Liang TIAN ; Renyi ZHU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(2):156-159
ObjectiveTo understand the infection characteristics of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in hospitalized patients in a tertiary sentinel hospital in Shanghai, so as to provide an evidence for the development of targeted prevention and control measures. MethodsData of MDROs strains and corresponding medical records of some hospitalized patients in a hospital in Shanghai from 2021 to 2023 were collected, together with an analysis of the basic information, clinical treatment, underlying diseases and sources of sample collection. ResultsA total of 134 strains of MDROs isolated from hospitalized patients in this hospital were collected from 2021 to 2023 , including 63 strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), 57 strains of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), and 14 strains of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP). Of the 134 strains, 30 strains were found in 2021, 47 strains in 2022 and 57 strains in 2023. The male-to-female ratio of patients was 2.05∶1, with the highest percentage (70.90%) in the age group of 60‒<90 years. The primary diagnosis was mainly respiratory disease, with lung and respiratory tract as the cheif infection sites. There was no statistically significant difference in the distribution of strains between different genders and infection sites (P>0.05). However, the differences in the distribution of strains between different ages and primary diagnosis were statistically significant (P<0.05). Patients who were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), had urinary tract intubation, were not artery or vein intubated, were not on a ventilator, were not using immunosuppresants or hormones, and were not applying radiotherapy or chemotherapy were in the majority. There was no statistically significant difference in the distribution of strains for whether received radiotherapy or chemotherapy or not (P>0.05), while the differences in the distribution of strains with ICU admission history, urinary tract intubation, artery or vein intubation, ventilator use, and immunosuppresants or hormones use or not were statistically significant (all P<0.05). The type of specimen was mainly sputum, the hospitalized ward was mainly comprehensive ICU, the sampling time was mainly in the first quarter throughout the year, the number of underlying diseases was mainly between 1 to 2 kinds, the application of antibiotics ≥4 kinds, and those who didn’t receive any surgery recently accounted for the most. There were statistically significant differences in the distribution of strains between different specimen types, wards occupied and history of ICU stay (P<0.05), but no statistically significant difference in the distribution of strains between different sampling times, number of underlying diseases and types of antibiotics applied (P>0.05). ConclusionThe situation of prevention and control on MDROs in this hospital is still serious. Focus should be placed on high-risk factors’ and infection monitoring and preventive measures should be strengthened to reduce the incidence rate of MDROs infection.
8.Prevalence and risk factors of pulmonary infection in elderly patients with mental disorders: a Meta-analysis
Yuxiao WU ; Haoran XING ; Tianhao BAO
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(2):184-192
BackgroundWith the exacerbation of population aging, the number of elderly patients with mental disorders has increased significantly. The high prevalence of pulmonary infection in the aging population has largely contributed to the increased medical burdens and mortality rate, so preventing pulmonary infection in elderly patients with mental disorders has become a critical challenge in clinical practice. www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO注册号:CRD42024553735 ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of pulmonary infection in elderly patients with mental disorders, so as to provide references for preventing the occurrence of pulmonary infection in this population. MethodsOn July 1, 2024, computer searches of CNKI, China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), Wanfang, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library and Ovid were conducted from the inception of each database to June 2024. Two researchers independently conducted literature screening, data extraction and quality assessment. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 16.0. ResultsA total of 17 literature (14 in Chinese, 3 in English) involving 75 724 elderly patients with mental disorders were included. Meta analysis revealed that the incidence rate of pulmonary infection in elderly patients with mental disorders was 20.8% (95% CI: 0.154~0.263). Subgroup analysis indicated that the incidence rates of pulmonary infection among patients with dementia, schizophrenia, depression and unspecified mental disorders were 21.9% (95% CI: 0.182~0.256), 20.6% (95% CI: 0.129~0.283), 18.4% (95% CI: 0.136~0.232) and 5.2% (95% CI: 0.430~0.062), respectively. In terms of influencing factors, the following were identified as risk factors for pulmonary infection in elderly patients with mental disorders: comorbid diabetes mellitus (OR=1.29, 95% CI: 1.24~1.34), prolonged bed rest (OR=2.41, 95% CI: 2.10~2.76), dysphagia (OR=1.76, 95% CI: 1.53~2.03), smoking history (OR=6.27, 95% CI: 5.97~6.59), irrational use of antibiotics (OR=2.10, 95% CI: 1.79~2.45), hypoalbuminemia (OR=1.57, 95% CI: 1.35~1.83), duration of illness (OR=2.05, 95% CI: 1.79~2.36), age (OR=9.04, 95% CI: 8.44~9.68), length of hospital stay (OR=2.68, 95% CI: 1.65~4.34), use of proton pump inhibitors (OR=1.10, 95% CI: 1.06~1.14), history of chronic lung disease (OR=1.50, 95% CI: 1.43~1.57), poor oral hygiene (OR=3.66, 95% CI: 1.01~13.23), comorbid tumors (OR=3.12, 95% CI: 2.18~4.48), more than two somatic complications (OR=4.01, 95% CI: 1.08~14.86), invasive procedures (OR=3.31, 95% CI: 1.81~6.04) and disorders of consciousness (OR=5.57, 95% CI: 2.18~14.24). ConclusionElderly patients with mental disorders suffer a relatively high prevalence rate of pulmonary infection, and its prevalence rate varies among different types of mental disorders, with the highest rate being observed in patients with dementia. The factors contributing to the development of pulmonary infection are found to include age, duration of illness, smoking history, comorbid somatic complications, dysphagia, disorders of consciousness, hypoalbuminemia, prolonged bed rest, oral hygiene status, irrational use of antibiotics, use of proton pump inhibitor, length of hospital stay and invasive procedures. [www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO number: CRD42024553735]
9.The Role of NEAT1 in Bone and Cartilage Metabolism and Bone Diseases
Rui-Ming WEN ; Rui-Qi HUANG ; Yi-Xing CHANG ; Ke XU ; Xue-Jie YI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(4):930-945
In the process of maintaining the steady state of bone tissue, the transcription network and signal pathway of the body play a vital role. These complex regulatory mechanisms need precise coordination to ensure the balance between bone formation and bone absorption. Once this balance is broken, it may lead to pathological changes of bone and cartilage, and then lead to various bone diseases. Therefore, it is of great significance to understand these regulatory mechanisms for the prevention and treatment of bone diseases. In recent years, with the deepening of research, more and more lncRNA has been found to be closely related to bone health. Among them, nuclear paraspeckle assembly transcript 1 (NEAT1), as an extremely abundant RNA molecule in mammalian nuclei, has attracted extensive attention. NEAT1 is mainly transcribed from a specific site in human chromosome 11 by RNA polymerase II (RNaseP), which can form two different subtypes NEAT1_1 and NEAT1_2. These two subtypes are different in intracellular distribution and function, but they participate in many biological processes together. Studies have shown that NEAT1 plays a specific role in the process of cell growth and stress response. For example, it can regulate the development of osteoblasts (OB), osteoclasts (OC) and chondrocytes by balancing the differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), thus maintaining the steady state of bone metabolism. This discovery reveals the important role of NEAT1 in bone development and remodeling. In addition, NEAT1 is closely related to a variety of bone diseases. In patients with bone diseases such as osteoporosis (OP), osteoarthritis (OA) and osteosarcoma (OS), the expression level of NEAT1 is different. These differential expressions may be closely related to the pathogenesis and progression of bone diseases. By regulating the level of NEAT1, it can affect a variety of signal transduction pathways, and then affect the development of bone diseases. For example, some studies show that by regulating the expression level of NEAT1, the activity of osteoclasts can be inhibited, and the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts can be promoted, thus improving the symptoms of osteoporosis. It is worth noting that NEAT1 can also be used as a key sensor for the prevention and treatment of bone diseases. When exercising or receiving some natural products, the expression level of NEAT1 will change, thus reflecting the response of bones to external stimuli. This feature makes NEAT1 an important target for studying the prevention and treatment strategies of bone diseases. However, although the role of NEAT1 in bone biology and bone diseases has been initially recognized, its specific mechanism and regulatory relationship are still controversial. For example, the expression level, mode of action and interaction with other molecules of NEAT1 in different bone diseases still need further in-depth study. This paper reviews the role of NEAT1 in maintaining bone and cartilage metabolism, and discusses its expression and function in various bone diseases. By combing the existing research results and controversial points, this paper aims to provide new perspectives and ideas for the prevention and treatment of bone diseases, and provide useful reference and enlightenment for future research.
10.Impacts of ambient air pollutants on childhood asthma from 2019 to 2023: An analysis based on asthma outpatient visits of Nanjing Children's Hospital
Li WEI ; Xing GONG ; Lilin XIONG ; Yi ZHANG ; Fengxia SUN ; Wei PAN ; Changdi XU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(4):408-414
Background Asthma poses a serious threat to children's growth, development, and mental health, thus there has been an increasing focus on the control of asthma morbidity in children and the assessment of its risk factors. A growing body of research has found that exposure to ambient air pollutants an significatly increase the risk of childhood asthma. Objective To understand the changes of ambient air pollutant concentrations in Nanjing and asthma outpatient visits to Nanjing Children's Hospital, and to quantitatively analyze the effects of exposure to different ambient air pollutants on children's asthma outpatient visits. Methods Daily data of ambient air pollutants fine particulate matter (PM2.5), inhalable particle (PM10), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), meteorological factors (air temperature & relative humidity), and outpatient visits due to asthma in the hospital from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023 were collected, and a generalized additive model based on quasi poisson distributions was used to quantitatively analyze the short-term effects of ambient air pollutant exposure on outpatient visits due to asthma in the hospital. Results The annual average concentrations of PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and NO2 in Nanjing from 2019 to 2023 did not exceed the national limits. For single-day lagged effects, the single-pollutant model showed that the effects of PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and CO on children's asthma outpatient visits were greatest for every 10 units increase at lag0, with excess risk (ER) of 1.39% (95%CI: 0.65%, 2.14%), 1.46% (95%CI: 0.97%, 1.95%), 5.46% (95%CI: 4.36%, 6.57%), and 0.18% (95%CI: 0.11%, 0.26%), respectively, and SO2 reached the maximum effect at lag1, with an ER of 23.15% (95%CI: 13.57%, 33.53%) for each 10 units increase in concentration. Different pollutants reached their maximum cumulative lag effects at different time. The PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, and CO showed the largest cumulative lag effects at lag01, lag01, lag02, lag02, and lag03, respectively, with ERs of 1.35% (95%CI: 0.77%, 1.92%), 0.96% (95%CI: 0.10%, 1.83%), 28.50% (95%CI: 15.49%, 42.98%), 6.92% (95%CI: 5.53%, 8.33%), and 0.31% (95%CI: 0.20%, 0.42%), respectively. The influences of PM2.5 and PM10 on outpatient visits due to asthma in the hospital became more pronounced with advancing age, while the associations with NO₂, SO₂, and CO were weakened as children grew older. Conclusion Ambient air pollutants (PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2, CO) can increase childhood asthma visits, and different pollutants have varied effects on the number of asthmatic children's visits at different ages.


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