1.Omics Technologies for Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis and Prevention and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Yi WU ; Jiayi JING ; Weinan LIU ; Jinning TONG ; Xuefeng GUAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(21):320-329
Osteoarthritis (OA) is currently the most common type of joint degenerative disorder, typically characterized by cumulative onset at the affected sites and slow disease progression, posing a serious threat to the physical and mental health of the elderly population. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has long been a hot research area in the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis, attracting widespread attention due to its high safety and low adverse reactions. In recent years, with the continuous emergence of new research technologies and methods, significant progress has been achieved in the application of omics technologies in osteoarthritis research. Omics technologies, with their high-throughput, dynamic, and comprehensive features, provide a new technical platform for identifying biomarkers with diagnostic potential, objectifying the syndrome differentiation and treatment in TCM, and developing precise targeted therapies with TCM prescriptions. This study conducted searches in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and PubMed databases, with keywords such as "osteoarthritis","osteoarthritis (oa)",and "genomics" for retrieval. It classified and analyzed publications based on their specific contents to elaborate on the recent application of omics technologies in osteoarthritis research and to summarize the research progress in TCM for the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis. This review aims to provide a basis for the diagnostic research on osteoarthritis and to offer new ideas and directions for expanding the research on TCM in preventing and treating osteoarthritis.
2.Omics Technologies for Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis and Prevention and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Yi WU ; Jiayi JING ; Weinan LIU ; Jinning TONG ; Xuefeng GUAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(21):320-329
Osteoarthritis (OA) is currently the most common type of joint degenerative disorder, typically characterized by cumulative onset at the affected sites and slow disease progression, posing a serious threat to the physical and mental health of the elderly population. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has long been a hot research area in the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis, attracting widespread attention due to its high safety and low adverse reactions. In recent years, with the continuous emergence of new research technologies and methods, significant progress has been achieved in the application of omics technologies in osteoarthritis research. Omics technologies, with their high-throughput, dynamic, and comprehensive features, provide a new technical platform for identifying biomarkers with diagnostic potential, objectifying the syndrome differentiation and treatment in TCM, and developing precise targeted therapies with TCM prescriptions. This study conducted searches in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and PubMed databases, with keywords such as "osteoarthritis","osteoarthritis (oa)",and "genomics" for retrieval. It classified and analyzed publications based on their specific contents to elaborate on the recent application of omics technologies in osteoarthritis research and to summarize the research progress in TCM for the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis. This review aims to provide a basis for the diagnostic research on osteoarthritis and to offer new ideas and directions for expanding the research on TCM in preventing and treating osteoarthritis.
3.Chinese expert consensus on the application of jejunal interposition for esophageal reconstruction in complex esophageal cancer surgery (2026 edition)
Wenshu CHEN ; Lilan ZHAO ; Zhaoxian LIN ; Debin OU ; Zhigang LI ; Chengchu ZHU ; Longqi CHEN ; Shuoyan LIU ; Xiangnan LI ; Chao CHENG ; Ni ZHANG ; Songping XIE ; Xufeng GUO ; Xu LI ; Xinyu MEI ; Xuefeng LENG ; Jianqun MA ; Zhijun HUANG ; Guojun GENG ; Lin ZHANG ; Hongyan WANG ; Yi ZHANG ; Weijie WANG ; Jiangbo LIN ; Jinbiao XIE ; Jun GUAN ; Rongqi HE ; Xing LIN ; Xiuhua TU ; Yong LI ; Lijie TAN ; Xiaojie PAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(10):1527-1543
Objective Jejunal interposition is an important option for restoring gastrointestinal continuity in patients with complex esophageal cancer in whom the stomach is unavailable for reconstruction due to previous gastrectomy, tumor involvement, failed gastric conduit, or other constraints. Although the jejunum offers a caliber similar to the esophagus, a rich blood supply, and preserved peristaltic function, anatomical variations in mesenteric length and vascular arcades render long-segment and high-level reconstruction susceptible to excessive tension, mesenteric torsion, venous congestion, and inadequate distal perfusion. This consensus aims to provide standardized recommendations for the application of jejunal interposition in this specific patient population. Methods This consensus was developed in accordance with the WHO Handbook for Guideline Development and Chinese national guideline development standards, with reference to the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation Ⅱ(AGREE Ⅱ), Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in Healthcare (RIGHT), and Scientific, Transparent and Applicable Rankings (STAR) checklists. The project was registered on the international practice guidelines registry platform (PREPARE-2026CN1384). The working group systematically searched Chinese and English evidence addressing 12 clinical questions. Evidence was graded using the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (OCEBM) 2009 system, with structured appraisal of risk of bias, inconsistency, indirectness, and imprecision. Recommendations were formulated through two rounds of Delphi surveys and a face-to-face consensus meeting, with an agreement threshold of ≥75%. Results The consensus generated 12 recommendations covering indications, selection between jejunum and colon, preoperative assessment, surgical approach and reconstruction route, pedicled jejunal interposition (PJI), supercharged pedicled jejunal interposition (SPJ), indocyanine green (ICG) perfusion assessment, perioperative nutrition, management of anastomotic leakage, long-term follow-up, and special treatment scenarios. Given that the available direct evidence is predominantly derived from single-center retrospective cohorts and case series, recommendations extrapolated from general esophagectomy or other gastrointestinal surgical evidence are deliberately phrased with caution. Conclusion Jejunal interposition is a safe and effective approach for digestive tract reconstruction in patients with complex esophageal cancer in whom the stomach is unavailable. This consensus emphasizes that clinical decision-making should be individualized based on the patient's prior treatment history, reconstruction height, vascular anatomy, technical availability, and institutional experience in the Chinese context.
4.Comparison of efficacy and safety of fospropofol disodium and propofol applied in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adult patients undergoing elective surgery
Donghao ZHANG ; Jinhui LI ; Rumeng BAN ; Jinshuo YAN ; Ruizhu LIU ; Xuefeng LI
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2025;51(1):143-149
Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of fospropofol disodium(FP)in the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in the adult patients graded Ⅰ or Ⅱ by the American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA)undergoing elective surgery,and to provide the theoretical basis for application of EP in the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.Methods:Adult patients of ASA grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ undergoing elective surgery were selected with a total of 100 patients recruited sequentially according to the time of visit,and they were randomly divided into FP group(50 cases)and propofol group(50 cases).All patients were prepared preoperatively,and received a slow injection of midazolam(2 to 3 mg)and sufentanil(0.3 μg·kg-1),followed by induction of anaesthesia 1 to 2 min later.The patients in FP group were given FP(10.0-12.5 mg·kg-1)intravenously,and the patients in propofol group were given propofol(1.5-2.0 mg·kg-1)intravenously.After the Modified Obserational Assessment Alertness/Sedation(MOAA/S)score dropped to 1,muscle relaxant was administrated and the induction was completed.During the maintenance of anaesthesia,the patients in FP group received a continuous intravenous infusion of FP at a rate of 12.5-15.0 mg·kg-1·h-1,and the patients in propofol group received a continuous infusion of propofol at a starting rate of 6 mg·kg-1·h-1.The patients in two groups additionally received remifentanil(0.1-0.4 μg·kg-1·min-1)for co-analgesia,and the rate of administration was adjusted according to the patient's status.Systolic blood pressure(SBP),diastolic blood pressure(DBP),mean arterial pressure(MAP),heart rate(HR)and bispectral index(BIS)values of the patients in two groups were recorded at different time points:before induction(T1),immediately after tracheal intubation(T2),5 min after induction(T3),10 min after induction(T4),20 min after induction(T5),30 min after induction(T6),40 min after induction(T7)and at the end of the procedure(T8).The time to onset of sedation/anaesthesia(MOAA/S≤1),the time to eye opening,and the time to awakening(MOAA/S=5)of the patients in two groups were recorded.The lowest intraoperative SBP and BIS values and the time required of the patients in two groups were observed.The incidence of adverse reactions related to agitation,choking,nausea,vomiting and cardiovascular system or respiratory system were compared between two groups.Results:There were no statistically differences in the general informations and the duration of surgery of patients between two groups(P>0.05).The induction time of the patients in FP group(2.39 min)was significantly longer than that in propofol group(0.70 min)(P<0.05).In the recovery period of general anesthesia,the eye opening time and recovery time of the patients in FP group were significantly longer than those in propofol group(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in MAP of the patients between two groups at different time points(P>0.05).The HR at T4,T5,T6,and T7 time points of the patients in FP group were lower than those in propofol group(P<0.05).The lowest value of BIS of the patients in FP group was significantly smaller than that in propofol group,and the time taken to reach the lowest value of BIS in FP group was significantly longer than that in propofol group(P<0.05).The time taken to reach the lowest value of SBP of the patients in FP group was longer than that in propofol group(P<0.05).However,the lowest value of SBP of the patients and the incidence of adverse reations of the patients in two groups showed no statistical differences(P>0.05).Conclusion:Compared with propofol,FP injection is safe and effective in the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adult patients with ASA class Ⅰ or Ⅱ undergoing elective surgery,with a low incidence of adverse reactions,which is a new anesthesia option.
5.Willingness to engage in the treatment-care combination nursing homes among medical student and recommendation
Lizhen LIU ; Songtao WANG ; Yang LIU ; Lei CHEN ; Xuefeng WANG ; Hui FENG
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(3):713-718
Objective To understand the willingness to engage in the combine medical care with old-age care institutions of medical students in vocational colleges and analyze their influencing factors.Methods By convenient sampling method,1 266 medical students from 3 vocational colleges in Hunan Province were select-ed as the research objects,and their occupational cognition and occupational willingness were investigated and analyzed.Through objective sampling,20 medical students who were not willing to work in medical institu-tions were selected for semi-structured interviews.Results 62.1%of medical students intend to work in med-ical institutions after graduation;The results of multi-factor analysis showed that the experience of caring for the elderly,understanding of the nursing institution,participating in the volunteer service of the nursing insti-tution,and cognition score of the combination of medical care and nursing were the influencing factors of med-ical students'career intention(P<0.05).The qualitative interview found that professional identity,job abili-ty,salary,social security and promotion were the main influencing factors.Conclusion Medical students in medical nursing institutions do not have strong willingness,so they should improve their professional cogni-tion of old-age service,enhance their professional identity and post competency,fully implement salary,social security and professional title promotion,attract more medical students to engage in the combined service in-dustry,and promote the combined development of medical care.
6.Analysis on medicinal plant consumption and its associated factors in Chinese elderly people
Zhiqiang LI ; Xuefeng WANG ; Jianping LIU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(2):177-183
Objective:To understand the current status of medicinal plant consumption in Chinese elderly people; To explore associated influencing factors.Methods:Data were obtained from the 2018 cross-sectional survey of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Study (CLHLS) of (CLHLS-HF). Individuals aged 65 and above from 23 provinces (autonomous region, municipalities), who had completed the medicinal plant consumption response survey along with other parameters such as physical measurements, were selected as the study subjects. The χ2 analysis and multiple Logistic regression were used to analyse the medicinal plant consumption among the elderly and its influencing factors. Results:A total of 15 442 people were included. Among them, 9 750 were aged 80 and above, and 2 825 were aged 100 and above. 16.3% of Chinese elderly people reported occasional or frequent consumption of medicinal plants, with a higher proportion among males compared to females, urban residents compared to rural residents, and younger age groups compared to elderly groups ( P<0.001 or P<0.05). Among the 23 provinces (autonomous region, municipalities) surveyed nationwide, the proportion of elderly people who occasionally or frequently consume medicinal plants was over 25.0% in 10 regions. Guangdong, Shanghai, and Zhejiang ranked the top three, with percentages of 40.5% (380/939), 36.1% (229/634), and 28.6% (163/569), respectively. Multiple Logistic regression analysis revealed that factors influencing the level of medicinal plant consumption among the elderly included being a centenarian [ OR (95% CI)=1.361 (1.098,1.688), P=0.005], male [ OR (95% CI)=1.194 (1.051,1.358), P=0.005], Han nationality [ OR (95% CI)=1.374 (1.160,1.627), P=0.005], urban residence [ OR (95% CI)=1.917 (1.697,2.167), P=0.005], middle school education or higher education [ OR (95% CI)=2.061 (1.764,2.408), P<0.001], and elementary school [ OR (95% CI)=1.375 (1.183,1.598), P<0.001], current alcohol consumption [ OR (95% CI)=1.208 (1.029,1.418), P=0.021], current exercise [ OR (95% CI)=1.490 (1.325,1.675), P<0.001], regular fruit intake [ OR (95% CI)=1.213 (1.060,1.388), P=0.005], regular [ OR (95% CI)=4.149 (3.563,4.830), P<0.001] or occasional vitamin intake [ OR (95% CI)=5.593 (4.926,6.350), P<0.001], regular [ OR (95% CI)=2.296 (2.007, 2.628), P<0.001]or occasional tea consumption [ OR (95% CI)=3.030 (2.589, 3.545), P<0.001], and comorbidities (≥2) [ OR (95% CI)=1.343 (1.179,1.529), P<0.001], all positively correlated with occasional or frequent medicinal plant consumption among the elderly. Obesity [ OR (95% CI)=0.697 (0.548,0.888), P=0.003] and smoking [ OR (95% CI)=0.746 (0.627,0.887), P=0.001], on the other hand, showed a negative correlation with occasional or frequent medicinal plant consumption. Conclusion:The proportion of Chinese elderly people reporting occasional or frequent medicinal plant consumption is relatively high. However, it remains unclear whether this is based on the unique background of TCM culture or reflects the urgent demand for daily health maintenance among the elderly. Further efforts should be made to strengthen continuous observation, monitoring, and analysis of health outcomes in this population, exploring the potential benefits and risks.
7.Clinical study on the treatment of children with tic disorder with heart and liver fire hyperactivity syndrome through acupuncture combined with low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
Lili HE ; Xuefeng LIU ; Feiyan DONG ; Huaming LIU ; Feng QIAN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(8):1072-1076
Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of heart and liver fire hyperactivity syndrome in children with tic disorder; To explore its effects on the levels of serum neurotransmitters in children.Methods:A randomized controlled trial study was conducted. A total of 86 children with heart and liver fire hyperactivity syndrome of tic disorder in our hospital from March 2022 to March 2024 were selected as the observation objects and divided into 2 groups using the random number table method, with 43 cases in each group. The control group was treated with rTMS, while the observation group was treated with combined acupuncture on the basis of the control group. Both groups were treated continuously for 8 weeks. The TCM syndrome scores were conducted before and after the treatment respectively. The Yale Comprehensive Tic Severity Scale (YGTSS) was used to evaluate the severity of clinical symptoms, and the levels of serum γ -aminobutyric acid (γ-GABA), dopamine (DA), and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) were detected by ELISA. The adverse reactions during the treatment period were recorded and the clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:The total effective rate was 90.70% (39/43) in the observation group and 72.09% (31/43) in the control group, with statistical significance ( χ2=4.91, P=0.027). After treatment, the scores of convulsion and peristalsis, flushed face and ears, irritability and anger, and red tongue with yellow coating in the observation group were lower than those in the control group ( t values were 3.80, 2.94, 3.26, and 4.22 respectively, P<0.01), and the scores of vocal tics, motor tics and the total score were lower than those in the control group (t values were 7.97, 5.23, and 6.44 respectively, P<0.01). After treatment, the level of γ-GABA in the observation group [(9.72±2.04) μg/L vs. (8.13±1.87) μg/L, t=3.77] was higher than that of the control group ( P<0.01), and DA [(8.98±1.94) μg/L vs. (12.10±2.27) μg/L, t=6.85], levels of 5-HT [(15.20±3.87) μg/L vs. (19.93±3.97) μg/L, t=5.59] were lower than those in the control group ( P<0.01). During the treatment period, the incidence of adverse reactions was 11.63% (5/43) in the observation group and 9.30% (4/43) in the control group, without statistical significance ( χ2=0.12, P=0.725). Conclusion:Acupuncture combined with rTMS can alleviate the tic symptoms of children of tic disorder with heart and liver fire hyperactivity syndrome, improve the neurotransmitter levels and main TCM syndromes of the children, enhance the clinical efficacy and have good treatment safety.
8.Exploration on the Mechanism of Danggui Sini Decoction in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation
Mingzhan LIANG ; Yongju YANG ; Heshan YU ; Xuefeng GUAN ; Yuanhe FAN ; Jiajun LIU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(10):32-40
Objective To explore the mechanism of Danggui Sini Decoction in treating knee osteoarthritis(KOA)by using network pharmacology,combined with in vitro experimental verification.Methods The active components of Danggui Sini Decoction were retrieved and screened through TCMSP,CNKI and PubMed databases,and their corresponding targets were predicted using the SwissTarget Prediction platform.KOA related targets were retrieved from GeneCards and OMIM databases.Intersection of drug targets and KOA targets was obtained,and key components,core targets,and their related biological mechanisms were identified through network topology analysis,GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis.Molecular docking was used to verify the degree of binding between key components and core targets.Danggui Sini Decoction containing serum was prepared,and an in vitro KOA model was constructed by inducing rat articular chondrocytes with lipopolysaccharide.The CCK-8 method was used to screen for the optimal concentration of drug containing serum intervention,fluorescent probes were used to detect intracellular ROS content,immunofluorescence was used to detect NF-κB p65 nuclear translocation,RT-qPCR was used to detect the expressions of IL-6,IL-1β and TNF-α mRNA,Western blot was used to detect the expression of Toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),myeloid differentiation factor 88(MyD88),NF-κB p65 and p-NF-κB p65 proteins.Results The results of network pharmacology analysis indicated that the treatment of KOA with Danggui Sini Decoction may involve regulating Toll like receptors,MAPK,TNF,apoptosis and other inflammatory and aging signaling pathways,compounds such as quercetin,kaempferol and glycyrrhizin may play important roles.Core targets included IL6,IL1B,TNF,TLR4,NFKB1,JUN,MAPK1,RELA.In vitro experiments showed that compared with the blank group,the ROS content in chondrocytes of the model group significantly increased(P<0.01),NF-κB p65 protein was significantly nuclear translocation(P<0.01),and mRNA expressions of IL-6,IL-1β,TNF-α mRNA and protein expressions of TLR4,MyD88 and p-NF-κB p65 significantly increased(P<0.01);compared with the model group,the intervention of Danggui Sini Decoction containing serum could significantly reduce intracellular ROS content(P<0.05),inhibit NF-κB p65 nuclear translocation(P<0.01),and reduce the expression of inflammatory factor mRNA and related proteins(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion Danggui Sini Decoction can significantly reduce the inflammatory response of rat articular chondrocytes induced by lipopolysaccharide and exert therapeutic effects on KOA.Its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway.
9.The application progress of nanomaterials combined with CRISPR/Cas system in the detection of pathogenic microorganisms
Qiuting XIONG ; Zhihao YAN ; Xuefeng CAO ; Rendong FANG ; Mingyuan LIU ; Xiaoxiang HU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(11):2569-2578
Pathogenic microorganisms are direct causative agents of zoonotic infectious diseases,po-sing severe threats to the livestock industry by inducing massive animal mortality,economic losses in livestock products,and significant risks to human health.The CRISPR/Cas system has been widely adopted in nucleic acid detection of pathogenic microorganisms due to its unique trans-cleavage activity.By leveraging the superior optical properties of nanomaterials,researchers have integrated them with CRISPR/Cas systems to develop numerous visual biosensors,which not only significantly enhance signal output but also substantially reduce detection time and cost.This re-view focuses on five nanomaterials-graphene oxide(GO),gold nanoparticles(AuNPs),MoS2 nanosheets,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),and quantum dots(QDs)—that have been exten-sively integrated with CRISPR/Cas systems in recent years.We systematically summarize their distinct physical characteristics and specific applications in CRISPR/Cas-based pathogen detection,followed by a concise comparison of the advantages and limitations of different methodologies.Fi-nally,we discuss the prospects for nanomaterials in CRISPR/Cas detection systems,aiming to pro-vide a valuable reference for advancing molecular diagnostics of pathogenic microorganisms.
10.Dexmedetomidine attenuates doxorubicin-induced myocardial injury through nuclear factor κB
Xuefeng CAO ; Liang ZHAO ; Xudong LIU ; Hancheng LIU ; Tianxin DONG ; Aijing LUO ; Yan LI
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(4):289-294
Objective To explore the mechanism through which dexmedetomidine(Dex)alleviates doxorubicin(Adr)-induced myo-cardial injury via regulating nuclear factor κB(NF-κB)expression.Methods Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into control,Adr,and Adr+Dex groups.Theirs hearts were harvested for hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining,immunohistochemical staining,real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR),and Western blotting anlyses.The rat primary cardiomyocytes,breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-23,lung cancer cell line H226,gastric cancer cell line AGS,and bladder cancer cell line 5637 were cultured and divided into control,Adr,Adr+Dex,Dex,and Adr+Dex+NF-κBi groups.CCK-8 and immunofluorescence staining were performed to detect the reactive oxygen species(ROS)contents.Results The myocardial arrangement of the rats in the Adr group was disordered,myocardial cell activity was lower,the mitochondrial membrane potential was lower,ROS production was higher,and NF-κB mRNA and protein contents were sub-stantially lower than those in the control group.The cardiomyocyte morphology was improved,cell activity was higher,mitochondrial mem-brane potential was increased,ROS production decreased,and NF-κB expression significantly increased in the Adr+Dex group compared with those in the control group.The mitochondrial membrane potential in the Adr+Dex+NF-κBi group was lower,and ROS generation was increased compared with the control group.The activity of the tumor cells in the Adr group was lower,and no statistically significant diffe-rences were found compared with that in the Adr+Dex group.Conclusion Treatment with Dex may not affect the chemotherapeutic effects of Adr.Dex administration may increase the myocardial mitochondrial membrane potential and reduce ROS generation by regu-lating NF-κB levels,thereby reducing Adr-induced myocardial damage.

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