1.Features of non-motor symptoms and substantia nigra ultrasound in essential tremor
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2025;42(4):306-309
Objective To investigate the features of non-motor symptoms and transcranial substantia nigra ultrasound in essential tremor (ET). Methods General data were collected from 50 patients with ET and 50 healthy controls,and non-motor symptom scales and transcranial nigra sonography (TCS) were used for assessment. The t-test,the non-parametric test,and the chi-square test were used for comparison of general data,scale assessment results,and TCS findings between the two groups. Results There were significant differences between the ET group and the healthy control group in the total scores of NMSS,MoCA,HAMA,HAMD,PSQI,ESS,and FSS and the incidence rates of cognitive impairment,moderate or severe anxiety,poor sleep,and daytime sleepiness,while there were no significant differences in the incidence rates of moderate or severe depression and fatigue between the two groups. There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of “hyperechoic area of the left side” “hyperechoic area of the right side” “hyperechoic area of both sides” “S/M value” “the number of cases with a hyperechoic area of >0.2 cm2 for at least one side” “the number of cases with an S/M ratio of >7%” and “the number of cases with positive TCS results”. Conclusion Compared with healthy controls,ET patients are more susceptible to cognitive impairment,anxiety,depression,poor sleep quality,daytime sleepiness,and fatigue,and the non-motor symptoms of ET should be taken seriously in clinical practice. TCS examination has a relatively low diagnostic value in ET patients and healthy individuals.
2.The"depict"strategy for discovering new compounds in complex matrices:Lycibarbarspermidines as a case
Han CHEN ; Zhang ZHIXIN ; Feng ZHIYANG ; Zhai CHUANJIA ; Li XUEJIAO ; Shi YULIAN ; Li XIANG ; Li MIAO ; Wang YING ; Luo GAN ; Gao XIAOYAN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2024;14(3):416-426
The comprehensive detection and identification of active ingredients in complex matrices is a crucial challenge.Liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry(LC-HRMS)is the most prominent analytical platform for the exploration of novel active compounds from complex matrices.However,the LC-HRMS-based analysis workflow suffers from several bottleneck issues,such as trace content of target compounds,limited acquisition for fragment information,and uncertainty in interpreting relevant MS2 spectra.Lycibarbarspermidines are vital antioxidant active ingredients in Lycii Fructus,while the reported structures are merely focused on dicaffeoylspermidines due to their low content.To comprehensively detect the new structures of lycibarbarspermidine derivatives,a"depict"strategy was developed in this study.First,potential new lycibarbarspermidine derivatives were designed according to the biosynthetic pathway,and a comprehensive database was established,which enlarged the coverage of lycibarbarspermidine derivatives.Second,the polarity-oriented sample prep-aration of potential new compounds increased the concentration of the target compounds.Third,the construction of the molecular network based on the fragmentation pathway of lycibarbarspermidine derivatives broadened the comprehensiveness of identification.Finally,the weak response signals were captured by data-dependent scanning(DDA)followed by parallel reaction monitoring(PRM),and the efficiency of acquiring MS2 fragment ions of target compounds was significantly improved.Based on the integrated strategy above,210 lycibarbarspermidine derivatives were detected and identified from Lycii Fructus,and in particular,170 potential new compounds were structurally characterized.The integrated strategy improved the sensitivity of detection and the coverage of low-response components,and it is expected to be a promising pipeline for discovering new compounds.
3.Hippo (YAP)-autophagy axis protects against hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury through JNK signaling
Shuguang ZHU ; Xiaowen WANG ; Haoqi CHEN ; Wenfeng ZHU ; Xuejiao LI ; Ruiwen CUI ; Xiaomeng YI ; Xiaolong CHEN ; Hua LI ; Genshu WANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(6):657-668
Background::Hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (HIRI) remains a common complication during liver transplantation (LT) in patients. As a key downstream effector of the Hippo pathway, Yes-associated protein (YAP) has been reported to be involved in various physiological and pathological processes. However, it remains elusive whether and how YAP may control autophagy activation during ischemia-reperfusion.Methods::Human liver tissues from patients who had undergone LT were obtained to evaluate the correlation between YAP and autophagy activation. Both an in vitro hepatocyte cell line and in vivo liver-specific YAP knockdown mice were used to establish the hepatic ischemia-reperfusion models to determine the role of YAP in the activation of autophagy and the mechanism of regulation. Results::Autophagy was activated in the post-perfusion liver grafts during LT in patients, and the expression of YAP positively correlated with the autophagic level of hepatocytes. Liver-specific knockdown of YAP inhibited hepatocytes autophagy upon hypoxia-reoxygenation and HIRI ( P <0.05). YAP deficiency aggravated HIRI by promoting the apoptosis of hepatocytes both in the in vitro and in vivo models ( P <0.05). Attenuated HIRI by overexpression of YAP was diminished after the inhibition of autophagy with 3-methyladenine. In addition, inhibiting autophagy activation by YAP knockdown exacerbated mitochondrial damage through increasing reactive oxygen species ( P <0.05). Moreover, the regulation of autophagy by YAP during HIRI was mediated by AP1 (c-Jun) N-terminal kinase (JNK) signaling through binding to the transcriptional enhanced associate domain (TEAD). Conclusions::YAP protects against HIRI by inducing autophagy via JNK signaling that suppresses the apoptosis of hepatocytes. Targeting Hippo (YAP)-JNK-autophagy axis may provide a novel strategy for the prevention and treatment of HIRI.
4.Evaluation of Cardiac Toxicity of Anthracyclines in Children with Acute Leukemia Based on Tei Index
Xuemei CHEN ; Pin GUO ; Liufang CHUAN ; Zi WANG ; Xuejiao LI ; Wenji HE
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2024;45(2):117-122
Objective To apply ultrasound to monitor cardiac function changes after anthracycline exposure in children with acute leukemia,in order to obtain the indicators of early changes in their cardiac function.Methods Children with acute leukemia from 2018 March to December 2020 in the Children's Hospital of Kunming Medical University were enrolled according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,their routine cardiac ultrasound and tissue Doppler condition were recorded,and the changes in systolic function were evaluated by Tei index including TeiS,TeiRL,TeiM and TeiT.Results The mean values of LVEF in the normal and the experimental group were both above 60%.FS,SV,and EDV were all in the normal range.While common indicant,the index of TDI or Tei was not statistically significant(P>0.05).The levels of TeiM,TeiRL and TieT in the groups that received a total dose of 200 mg/m2 anthracyclines and 250 mg/m2 were significantly different from that before treatment(P<0.05).Conclusion Tei index can be utilized as a sensitive indicator for early changes in left and right heart function after children with acute leukemia are exposed to anthracyclines.
5.Clinical Features and Prognostic Factors of 310 Patients with Antituberculosis Drug-induced Liver Injury
Xuejiao WU ; Jiangli PENG ; Hao FAN ; Lu WANG ; Jie CHEN ; Hui LIU
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2024;45(3):157-165
Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics of 310 patients with anti-tuberculosis drug-induced liver injury(ATB-DILI),to explore prognostic influencing factors,and to provide reference for its prevention and treatment.Methods Primary tuberculosis patients hospitalized in the Department of Tuberculosis of the Third People's Hospital of Kunming from November 2020 to November 2022 who met the diagnosis of ATB-DILI were enrolled.Statistics by gender,age,history,type of tuberculosis,co-morbidities,frequency of anti-tuberculosis regimens leading to liver injury,use of hepatoprotective drugs,and management and regression were performed to analyze the clinical characteristics of the patients and the factors influencing their prognosis.Results 310 patients were included,male,148(47.74%)and female,162(52.26%).The mean age was 44.33±17.47 years.Thirty-four patients had a history of allergy.The combination of isoniazid,rifampicin,pyrazinamide,and ethambutol(244 patients,78.71%)was the anti-tuberculosis regimen that resulted in the highest number of cases of hepatic injury.The median time between initiation of the tuberculosis regimen and the development of hepatic injury in patients with ATB-DILI was 30 d,and the mean duration of hospitalization was 16.39±7.01 d.The most used hepatoprotective drug was reduced glutathione(154 patients,49.68%),and most patients used a combination of 2 hepatoprotective drugs(128 patients,41.29%).Liver injury improved in 257 cases(82.90%)and failed in 53 cases(17.10%).The differences in alcohol consumption,severity,clinical staging,TT,ALP,TBIL,DBIL,IBIL,and GGT were statistically significant compared to those who did not recover(P<0.05),and severity and high ALP were independent risk factors for poor prognosis.Conclusions Patients should be carefully asked if they have a history of basic liver disease and alcoholism before using anti-tuberculosis drugs.In the course of anti-tuberculosis treatment,the combined use of anti-tuberculosis drugs is more serious than the use of single drugs to cause liver damage.Drugs that may cause liver damage should be used with caution and improved anti-tuberculosis programs should be explored.At the same time,liver function should be monitored regularly during anti-tuberculosis treatment,especially 30 days after medication,in order to reduce the occurrence of adverse reactions.
6.Chinese expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough after lung surgery
Gaoxiang WANG ; Junqiang ZHANG ; Mingsheng WU ; Sheng WANG ; Yongfu ZHU ; Xuejiao LI ; Zhengwei CHEN ; Mingran XIE
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;31(01):1-10
In recent years, the number of lung surgeries has increased year by year, and the number of patients with postoperative cough has also increased gradually. Chronic cough after lung surgery seriously affects patients' quality of life and surgical outcome, and has become one of the clinical problems that clinicians need to solve. However, there is currently no guideline or consensus for the treatment of chronic cough after lung surgery in China, and there is no standardized treatment method. Therefore, we searched databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wanfang databases ect. from 2000 to 2023 to collected relevant literatures and research data, and produced the first expert consensus on chronic cough after lung surgery in China by Delphi method. We gave 11 recommendations from five perspectives including timing of chronic cough treatment, risk factors (surgical method, lymph node dissection method, anesthesia method), prevention methods (preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative), and treatment methods (etiological treatment, cough suppressive drug treatment, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, and postoperative physical therapy). We hope that this consensus can improve the standardization and effectiveness of chronic cough treatment after lung surgery, provide reference for clinical doctors, and ultimately improve the quality of life of patients with chronic cough after lung surgery.
7.Cold and Heat in Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Review
Xuejiao WANG ; Zhen SHAO ; Chao MENG ; Chunyun JIANG ; Hengwen CHEN ; Jun LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(6):246-252
Cold and heat belong to the eight-principal syndrome differentiation of traditional Chinese medicine, which can reflect the rise and fall of Yin and Yang in the body and the Yin and Yang nature of the disease. At present, traditional Chinese medicine has an inconsistent understanding of cold and heat in acute coronary syndrome. The emphasis on pathogenic factors of cold and heat is biased, and the elements of cold and heat syndrome are not fully reflected in the scale. Therefore, the literature has been reviewed from the perspectives of etiology, pathogenesis, symptom elements, and test signs with drugs. From the perspective of etiology, both cold evil and heat evil can increase the risk of acute coronary syndrome. It was previously believed that acute coronary syndrome occurs frequently in cold climates such as winter and spring. Based on this understanding, hot weather can also induce acute coronary syndrome, and different temperatures have different effects on patients of different ages and with different underlying diseases. In addition, artificial pathogenic factors such as excessive consumption of cold food and refrigeration air conditioners were added. From the perspective of pathogenesis, on the basis of the traditional ''asthenia in origin and asthenia in superficiality'' and ''phlegm stagnation'', it is found that Yin-cold and fire-heat can both cause paralysis of the heart chakra and pain induced by the blockage. The pathogenesis of acute coronary syndrome characterized by heat stagnation and coldness featuring heartburn should be distinguished from gastroesophageal reflux disease. Moreover, the pathogenesis of Yin cold coagulation and pulse stagnation and wind obstruction are different. The acute coronary syndrome is in line with the wind characteristics of frequent changes and can be treated with wind medicine. From the perspective of syndrome elements, the syndrome elements such as cold condensation, heat accumulation, and toxicity are analyzed, and the use of basic syndrome elements and their combination forms facilitates clinical and scientific research. In addition, according to the test sign with the drug, it can be seen that the attributes of cold and heat of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions for acute coronary syndrome can be explained according to the temperature-sensitive transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channel, thus proving the pathogenesis of cold and heat of acute coronary syndrome.
8.Ulinastatin reduces ischemia-reperfusion injury mediated by NLRP3 in skeletal muscle
Liang QI ; Peigen YUAN ; Yalan CHEN ; Xuejiao LIU
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(26):71-75
Objective To investigate the role of nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)/NOD-like receptors family pyrin domain containing 3(NLRP3)pathway in limb ischemia-reperfusion injury(IRI)pretreated with ulinastatin(UTI).Methods Twenty-one SD rats were randomly divided into Sham group,IRI group,UTI group.In UTI group,ulinastatin was injected after anesthesia.After 10 minutes,the animal model was established by claming the femoral artery and ligaturing collateral circulation.After 3h of ischemia,the clamp and tourniquet were removed and the rats underwent 2h of reperfusion.In the other groups,the homologous saline was also injected in the same time.Plasma concentrations of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and creatine kinase(CK),interleukin(IL)-6,IL-18,tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)were measured.The gastrocnemius muscle was harvested and immediately stored at-80℃.NF-κB and NLRP3 were detected by Western blot and PCR.The other section muscle was stored in triformol for HE staining.The wet/dry was also immediately detecting.Results The level of wet/dry,LDH,CK,IL-6,IL-18,TNF-α,NF-κB,NLRP3 IRI were higher than those in Sham group(P<0.05).The level of wet/dry,LDH,CK,IL-6,IL-18,TNF-α,NF-κB,NLRP3 IRI were significantly lower than those in IRI group(P<0.05).Conclusion Ulinastatin can reduce the cellular inflammatory response through the NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway,thereby achieving a protective effect on limb IRI in rats.
9.One-way membrane decompression for vital pulp therapy in irreversible pulpitis: a case report
Ying ZHENG ; Xuejiao CHEN ; Qian WANG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2024;59(1):85-88
Irreversible pulpitis is characterized by inflammation of the pulp, leading to secondary interstitial hypertension and blood circulation disorders. This study explores the development of one-way membrane decompression to alleviate interstitial hypertension in the inflamed pulp and prevent the invasion of oral microorganisms into the pulp tissue. Additionally, this technique aims to improve the microcirculation of the pulp tissue by consistently reducing the pressure within the pulp cavity. Once the inflamed pulp tissue is restored, permanent crown filling can be performed. In this paper, we present a case study involving a patient with irreversible pulpitis who underwent vital pulp treatment using the one-way decompressed membrane. A four-year follow-up evaluation revealed satisfactory outcomes.
10.Influencing factors for colonoscopic compliance to colorectal cancer screening in outpatients
Xuejiao TAN ; Xin PENG ; Jian QIN ; Jiaxue LI ; Lina YE ; Ronghui PU ; Li LAI ; Jiajing MA ; Weigang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2024;41(2):131-136
Objective:To explore the influencing factors for compliance to colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer in outpatients.Methods:Patients aged 40-74 years who visited the outpatient gastroenterology department of 7 tertiary hospitals in 7 regions of Xinjiang from January 2022 to June 2022 were enrolled. Recommendations for colonoscopy screening were made according to the patient's medical conditions, and the questionnaire was used to collect information. The Chi-square test was used to compare the differences of compliant and non-compliant patients. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of compliance to colonoscopy screening.Results:A total of 463 valid questionnaires were obtained from 7 centers, in which, 427 outpatients (92.2%) followed the recommendation for colonoscopy screening, and 36 (7.8%) did not. Chi-square test results showed that there were statistically significant differences between the two groups in gender, age, education, subjective cognition of intestinal polyps, personal history of colorectal polyps, family history of colorectal cancer, family history of colorectal polyps, abdominal pain or distension, and defecation habit or stool changes ( P<0.05). The results of multivariate regression analysis showed that the screening compliance of patients aged 40-49 years ( P=0.005, OR=0.141, 95% CI: 0.036-0.549) and 50-59 years ( P=0.039, OR=0.257, 95% CI: 0.071-0.932) was lower than that of patients aged 60-74 years. The screening compliance of patients with high school education ( P=0.011, OR=3.121, 95% CI: 1.304-7.473) and college education or above ( P=0.016, OR=3.544, 95% CI: 1.270-9.890) was higher than those with primary school education and below. Patients with personal history of colorectal polyps ( P=0.015, OR=12.288, 95% CI: 1.629-92.719), family history of colorectal cancer ( P=0.038, OR=8.506, 95% CI: 1.124-64.351) and changes in defecation habit or stool trait ( P=0.039, OR=4.794, 95% CI: 1.085-21.192) also had higher compliance. Conclusion:Age, educational level, personal history of colorectal polyps, and family history of colorectal cancer are related to colonoscopy screening compliance in outpatients of 7 tertiary hospitals in 7 regions of Xinjiang. The independent risk factors affecting compliance to colorectal cancer screening in outpatients are age of 40-59 years, lower educational level, no previous history of polyps or family history of colorectal cancer, and no defecation habit or stool changes.

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