OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect and mechanism of Hyssopus cuspidatus Boriss. extract (HCE) in ovalbumin (OVA)-induced allergic asthma. METHODS: Components identification of HCE was conducted using ultra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time of flight-mass spectrometry. Mice were sensitized with OVA to establish asthmatic model, and dexamethasone was used as positive control. Respiratory reactivity, white cells counting in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and peripheral blood, cytokine level measurement in serum and lung tissue, and histologic examination were performed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of HCE on asthma. Network pharmacology approach was used for mechanism prediction. Western blotting and untargeted lipidomics method were applied for mechanism validation. RESULTS: Fifty-two compounds were identified in HCE, predominantly terpenoids and flavonoids. HCE markedly reduced airway resistance, the eosinophil infiltration in lung tissues, and the levels of immunoglobulin E, interleukin-4, interleukin-5, and interleukin-13. Network pharmacology analysis suggested phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI3K), c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and p38 Mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) may be key proteins of HCE in the treatment of allergic asthma. Western blot results indicated that the levels of phosphorylated PI3K, JNK, and P38 were downregulated in HCE-treated group. Moreover, HCE significantly upregulated the levels of ceramide and sphingomyelin and downregulated the level of phosphatidylcholine. CONCLUSION HCE inhibited allergic asthma via PI3K/JNK/P38 signaling pathway and lipid homeostasis regulation.

Objective This study designed to evaluate the impact of interferon α-2b vaginal effervescent tablets in combination with CO2 cryotherapy on the immune markers and inflammation levels in patients with CIN and concurrent HPV infection,and to explore its potential effects in disease treatment.Methods A total of 124 patients with CIN and HPV infection,admitted to our hospital from 1st Jan 2023 to 18th Feb 2024,were selected and randomly divided into an observation group(Group B)and a control group(Group A),with 62 patients in each.The control group received only interferon α-2b vaginal effervescent tablets,while the observation group also underwent CO2 cryotherapy.The immune cell counts,cytokine levels,inflammation markers,and HPV-DNA quantification were as-sessed both before and after treatment.Results The observation group showed significant increase in immune cell counts(CD4+/CD8+)and cytokine levels(IFN-γ and TNF-α)after the treatment.Moreover,reductions in inflammation markers(CRP,IL-6 and IL-8)and a higher HPV clearance rate(67.74％)compared to the control group(45.16％),with a significantly lower recurrence rate(6.45％vs 16.12％),were observed.Conclusion The combination of interferon α-2b and CO2 cryotherapy have significantly in-creased the immune markers and reduced inflammation levels in patients with CIN and HPV,and effectively reduced the HPV recurrence rate.This combined treatment strategy presents an effective strategy for the management of precancerous cervical lesions.

Objective To conduct a multidimensional evaluation of brain cytoprotection agents used in the treatment of ischemic stroke,and to provide an evidence-based basis of medication selection and rational clinical use for medical institutions'decision-makers.Methods Based on the"Quick Guide to Drug Evaluation and Selection for Chinese Medical Institutions(Second Edition)"evaluation system,some scoring rules were adjusted.Referring to drug instructions,clinical guidelines,and rel-evant literature from databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang Database,VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals(VIP),Pubmed,Embase,and Cochrane Library,seven brain cytoprotection agents were quantita-tively scored from five dimensions:pharmacological characteristics,effectiveness,safety,economic aspects,and other attributes(insurance coverage,essential drugs,manufacturing enterprises).Results Overall,the evaluated drugs received low scores.The top three drugs were edaravone and dexborneol injection(63.15 points),urinary kallidinogenase injection(62.20 points),and butylphthalide injection(62.04 points).Citicoline injection had the lowest score due to unclear effectiveness(37.07 points).Conclusions Based on guideline recommendations,edaravone and dexborneol,urinary kallidinogenase,and butylphthalide,which scored above 60,are weakly recommended when no alternative medications are available in medical institutions.This study can be used as a reference for the selection of therapeutic drugs for ischemic stroke in medical institutions and offer a basis for rational clinical medication use.

Objective:To explore the effect of concomitant amiodarone on the bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation patients treated with dabigatran etexilate.Methods:This study was a retrospective cohort study. The clinical data of hospitalized patients with atrial fibrillation who took dabigatran etexilate in Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 were collected. Patients were divided into concomitant amiodarone group and non concomitant amiodarone group according to whether they were treated with oral amiodarone. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed at a 1∶1 ratio in patients between the 2 groups according to patient's gender, age, main basic diseases and the number of basic diseases, baseline liver and kidney function, dosage of dabigatran etexilate, etc. The incidence of bleeding events was compared between the 2 groups.Results:A total of 878 patients were included in the study, including 568 males (64.7%) and 310 females (35.3%), with a age of 67 (59, 74) years. There were 252 patients (28.7%) in the concomitant amiodarone group and 626 patients (71.3%) in the non concomitant amiodarone group. Within 3 months of follow-up, the incidence of bleeding events in patients of concomitant and non concomitant amiodarone groups were 19.0% (48/252) and 21.2% (133/626), respectively, which were 19.0% (48/252) and 16.7% (40/239) after PSM, respectively, with no significant difference (all P>0.05). The main type of bleeding in patients of both groups was mild bleeding events [62.5% (30/48) vs. 67.5% (27/40)], and bleeding was more common in the gums, skin, and nose. There was no statistically significant difference in incidence of the bleeding types and bleeding sites of patients between the 2 groups (all P>0.05). Conclusions:Compared with patients with atrial fibrillation when treated with dabigatran etexilate and without concomitant amiodarone, the bleeding risk of patients with amiodarone did not significantly increased in the short term. The bleeding events during treatment of dabigatran etexilate were mainly mild bleeding, but clinical vigilance was still necessary.

Objective The multi-dimensional evaluation of hemocoagulase drugs was carried out to provide reference data for clinical drug use and drug selection in medical institutions.Methods According to the evaluation system established by the A Quick Guideline for Drug Evaluation and Selection in Chinese Medical Institutions(the Second Edition),part of the scoring rules was adjusted,and relevant literatures from CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library and other databases were referred to.Four hemocoagulase drugs listed in China were quantitatively scored from five dimensions:pharmaceutical properties,effectiveness,safety,economy and other attributes(medical insurance,essential drugs,manufacturers,etc.).The recommendation levels were divided according to the scoring results.Results The quantified scoring results,in descending order,were ashaemocoagulaseagkistrodon(HCA)(68.50 points),hemocoagulaseagkistrodonhalys(HAH)(59.89 points),hemocoagulase injection(HI)(52.84 points)and hemocoagulasebothropsatrox(HBA)(49.31 points).Conclusions The overall score of hemocoagulase drugs is low,and other hemostatic drugs can be preferred when alternative drugs are available.Among them,the HCA is weakly recommended in medical institutions.This study can provide reference for the selection of hemocoagulase drugs in medical institutions,and also provide basis for clinical rational drug use.

BACKGROUND:Studies have shown a significant association between members of the insulin-like growth factor family and the occurrence of inflammatory arthritis,but the causal relationship has not been accurately characterized.OBJECTIVE:To explore the potential association between members of the insulin-like growth factor family and the occurrence and development of ankylosing spondylitis,rheumatoid arthritis,and psoriatic arthritis.METHODS:Genetic instrumental variables associated with 14 discrete members of the insulin-like growth factor family,primarily derived from the expansive genomic database of a genome-wide association study,were used.The pertinent summary statistics for ankylosing spondylitis,rheumatoid arthritis,and psoriatic arthritis were meticulously procured from the FinnGen Consortium's extensive dataset.Our primary analytical methodology was anchored in the inverse-variance weighted approach,which is recognized for its robustness in Mendelian randomization studies.To augment the credibility and broader applicability of the findings,an array of complementary analyses were performed.These encompassed the weighted-median method,which mitigates the influence of potential outliers;the MR-Egger regression,a tool for assessing directional pleiotropy;the weighted mode and simple mode approaches,which provide alternative estimates of the causal effect;the MR pleiotropy residual sum and outlier test,designed to identify and correct for horizontal pleiotropy;Cochran's Q statistic test,which evaluates the heterogeneity of the effect estimates;and the MR-Egger intercept analysis,a diagnostic for detecting and adjusting the impact of pleiotropic relationships.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:We identified four distinct causal associations:CYR61 protein was negatively correlated with ankylosing spondylitis(odd ratios[OR]:0.919,95％confidence interval[CI]:0.848-0.997,P=0.042)and rheumatoid arthritis(OR:0.946,95％CI:0.908-0.987,P=0.011);IGF-Ⅱ receptor was negatively correlated with ankylosing spondylitis(OR:0.909,95％CI:0.835-0.990,P=0.029);IGFBP-7 was positively correlated with psoriatic arthritis(OR:1.104,95％CI:1.002-1.218,P=0.046).The results of sensitivity analyses were consistent(P＜0.05).This rigorous analytical approach has yielded evidence suggestive of a potential causal nexus between a constellation of insulin growth factor family members and the risk of inflammatory arthritis.These findings underscore the necessity for further research to delineate the precise mechanisms by which insulin-like growth factor family members influence the developmental trajectories of ankylosing spondylitis,rheumatoid arthritis,and psoriatic arthritis,thereby providing evidence for developing targeted interventions.In addition,by drawing on international research experience,future biomedical research in China should further focus on the genetic mechanisms of inflammatory and immune-related diseases,promote clinical translation and the development of precision medicine,and provide more efficient and personalized treatment plans for Chinese patients.

Objective To conduct a multidimensional evaluation of brain cytoprotection agents used in the treatment of ischemic stroke,and to provide an evidence-based basis of medication selection and rational clinical use for medical institutions'decision-makers.Methods Based on the"Quick Guide to Drug Evaluation and Selection for Chinese Medical Institutions(Second Edition)"evaluation system,some scoring rules were adjusted.Referring to drug instructions,clinical guidelines,and rel-evant literature from databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang Database,VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals(VIP),Pubmed,Embase,and Cochrane Library,seven brain cytoprotection agents were quantita-tively scored from five dimensions:pharmacological characteristics,effectiveness,safety,economic aspects,and other attributes(insurance coverage,essential drugs,manufacturing enterprises).Results Overall,the evaluated drugs received low scores.The top three drugs were edaravone and dexborneol injection(63.15 points),urinary kallidinogenase injection(62.20 points),and butylphthalide injection(62.04 points).Citicoline injection had the lowest score due to unclear effectiveness(37.07 points).Conclusions Based on guideline recommendations,edaravone and dexborneol,urinary kallidinogenase,and butylphthalide,which scored above 60,are weakly recommended when no alternative medications are available in medical institutions.This study can be used as a reference for the selection of therapeutic drugs for ischemic stroke in medical institutions and offer a basis for rational clinical medication use.

BACKGROUND:Studies have shown a significant association between members of the insulin-like growth factor family and the occurrence of inflammatory arthritis,but the causal relationship has not been accurately characterized.OBJECTIVE:To explore the potential association between members of the insulin-like growth factor family and the occurrence and development of ankylosing spondylitis,rheumatoid arthritis,and psoriatic arthritis.METHODS:Genetic instrumental variables associated with 14 discrete members of the insulin-like growth factor family,primarily derived from the expansive genomic database of a genome-wide association study,were used.The pertinent summary statistics for ankylosing spondylitis,rheumatoid arthritis,and psoriatic arthritis were meticulously procured from the FinnGen Consortium's extensive dataset.Our primary analytical methodology was anchored in the inverse-variance weighted approach,which is recognized for its robustness in Mendelian randomization studies.To augment the credibility and broader applicability of the findings,an array of complementary analyses were performed.These encompassed the weighted-median method,which mitigates the influence of potential outliers;the MR-Egger regression,a tool for assessing directional pleiotropy;the weighted mode and simple mode approaches,which provide alternative estimates of the causal effect;the MR pleiotropy residual sum and outlier test,designed to identify and correct for horizontal pleiotropy;Cochran's Q statistic test,which evaluates the heterogeneity of the effect estimates;and the MR-Egger intercept analysis,a diagnostic for detecting and adjusting the impact of pleiotropic relationships.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:We identified four distinct causal associations:CYR61 protein was negatively correlated with ankylosing spondylitis(odd ratios[OR]:0.919,95％confidence interval[CI]:0.848-0.997,P=0.042)and rheumatoid arthritis(OR:0.946,95％CI:0.908-0.987,P=0.011);IGF-Ⅱ receptor was negatively correlated with ankylosing spondylitis(OR:0.909,95％CI:0.835-0.990,P=0.029);IGFBP-7 was positively correlated with psoriatic arthritis(OR:1.104,95％CI:1.002-1.218,P=0.046).The results of sensitivity analyses were consistent(P＜0.05).This rigorous analytical approach has yielded evidence suggestive of a potential causal nexus between a constellation of insulin growth factor family members and the risk of inflammatory arthritis.These findings underscore the necessity for further research to delineate the precise mechanisms by which insulin-like growth factor family members influence the developmental trajectories of ankylosing spondylitis,rheumatoid arthritis,and psoriatic arthritis,thereby providing evidence for developing targeted interventions.In addition,by drawing on international research experience,future biomedical research in China should further focus on the genetic mechanisms of inflammatory and immune-related diseases,promote clinical translation and the development of precision medicine,and provide more efficient and personalized treatment plans for Chinese patients.

Objective This study designed to evaluate the impact of interferon α-2b vaginal effervescent tablets in combination with CO2 cryotherapy on the immune markers and inflammation levels in patients with CIN and concurrent HPV infection,and to explore its potential effects in disease treatment.Methods A total of 124 patients with CIN and HPV infection,admitted to our hospital from 1st Jan 2023 to 18th Feb 2024,were selected and randomly divided into an observation group(Group B)and a control group(Group A),with 62 patients in each.The control group received only interferon α-2b vaginal effervescent tablets,while the observation group also underwent CO2 cryotherapy.The immune cell counts,cytokine levels,inflammation markers,and HPV-DNA quantification were as-sessed both before and after treatment.Results The observation group showed significant increase in immune cell counts(CD4+/CD8+)and cytokine levels(IFN-γ and TNF-α)after the treatment.Moreover,reductions in inflammation markers(CRP,IL-6 and IL-8)and a higher HPV clearance rate(67.74％)compared to the control group(45.16％),with a significantly lower recurrence rate(6.45％vs 16.12％),were observed.Conclusion The combination of interferon α-2b and CO2 cryotherapy have significantly in-creased the immune markers and reduced inflammation levels in patients with CIN and HPV,and effectively reduced the HPV recurrence rate.This combined treatment strategy presents an effective strategy for the management of precancerous cervical lesions.

Objective:To explore the effect of concomitant amiodarone on the bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation patients treated with dabigatran etexilate.Methods:This study was a retrospective cohort study. The clinical data of hospitalized patients with atrial fibrillation who took dabigatran etexilate in Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 were collected. Patients were divided into concomitant amiodarone group and non concomitant amiodarone group according to whether they were treated with oral amiodarone. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed at a 1∶1 ratio in patients between the 2 groups according to patient's gender, age, main basic diseases and the number of basic diseases, baseline liver and kidney function, dosage of dabigatran etexilate, etc. The incidence of bleeding events was compared between the 2 groups.Results:A total of 878 patients were included in the study, including 568 males (64.7%) and 310 females (35.3%), with a age of 67 (59, 74) years. There were 252 patients (28.7%) in the concomitant amiodarone group and 626 patients (71.3%) in the non concomitant amiodarone group. Within 3 months of follow-up, the incidence of bleeding events in patients of concomitant and non concomitant amiodarone groups were 19.0% (48/252) and 21.2% (133/626), respectively, which were 19.0% (48/252) and 16.7% (40/239) after PSM, respectively, with no significant difference (all P>0.05). The main type of bleeding in patients of both groups was mild bleeding events [62.5% (30/48) vs. 67.5% (27/40)], and bleeding was more common in the gums, skin, and nose. There was no statistically significant difference in incidence of the bleeding types and bleeding sites of patients between the 2 groups (all P>0.05). Conclusions:Compared with patients with atrial fibrillation when treated with dabigatran etexilate and without concomitant amiodarone, the bleeding risk of patients with amiodarone did not significantly increased in the short term. The bleeding events during treatment of dabigatran etexilate were mainly mild bleeding, but clinical vigilance was still necessary.