1.Construction of China’s bio-health narrative system: enhancement of narrative ecology and national bio-health narrative consciousness
Xiaolin YANG ; Fengqi SU ; Yahui WANG ; Peiyao SHI
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(6):745-750
Narrative is the cornerstone of interpersonal relationships and life safety. However, its important value in daily life, school education, health management, personal happiness, career development, and other aspects has been ignored. The narrative ecology of families, schools, hospitals, workplaces, and elderly care institutions is worrying, the narrative connection between parent-child and intergenerational is broken, the narrative nature of adolescents is ignored, the narrative demands of patients are neglected, narrative relationships in the workplace are indifferent, and the narrative capital of the elderly is idle. These issues have resulted in serious social problems, such as depression and suicide among adolescents, conflicts between doctors and patients, workplace and life burnout among middle-aged people, and the inability of the elderly to achieve healthy aging, which have become a “stumbling block” to the realization of holistic health. Advocating the construction of narrative ecology and interpersonal narrative connections is an important measure of achieving holistic health. Taking the “narrative concept” as the overall framework, and based on the research, education, and practice carried out by the Alliance of Narrative Medicine in Higher Education Institutions, this paper proposed that actively build China’s narrative system of life and health, to enable narrative play an active and dynamic role in the construction of narrative ecology in different spaces, such as the families, the schools, the hospitals, the workplaces, and the elderly care institutions, as well as practically improve the quality of life of the people.
2.Chemical constituents from the stems of Fritillaria unibracteata
Min LI ; Yahui MI ; Haimin KUAI ; Xiaolong HU ; Hao WANG
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2025;56(2):160-165
Chemical investigation of the stems of Fritillaria unibracteata P.K. Hsiao & K.C. Hsia resulted in the isolation of nine compounds, by means of silica gel column chromatography, and preparative HPLC. Based on spectroscopic and chemical evidence, these compounds were identified as: 27-hydroxychlorogenone (1), sieboldogenin (2), (3β, 25S)-spirost-5-ene-3,17,27-triol (3), laxogenin (4), tigogenone (5), cerevisterol (6), ergosterol peroxide (7), stigmaterol (8), and β-sitosterol (9). Compound 1 was a new compound, and compounds 2-9 were isolated from the stems of Fritillaria unibracteata for the first time. The inhibitory effects of compounds 1−9 on A549 cells were determined using the MTT method. The results show that compound 6 exhibits moderate inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of (14.16 ± 1.11) μmol/L.
3.Banxia Xiexin Decoction inhibits colitis-associated colorectal cancer development by modulating STAT3 signaling and gut microbiota.
Yinzi YUE ; Lianlin SU ; Yahui WANG ; Xiaoman LI ; Xiaoyan XIAO ; Jin XIE ; Shuai YAN
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2025;17(2):380-391
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the therapeutic effects of Banxia Xiexin Decoction (BXD), a herbal medicine formula, on inflammation and the imbalance of the gut microbiota in a rat model of colorectal cancer (CRC) induced by azoxymethane (AOM) /dextran sulfate sodium (DSS).
METHODS:
A total of 75 male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into five groups: normal control group (NC), model group (MODEL), low-dose BXD treatment group (L-BXD), high-dose BXD treatment (H-BXD) group and MS treatment group (MS). BXD and MS were used in CRC mice at the doses of 3.915 g/kg, 15.66 g/kg, 0.6 g/kg for 3 weeks consecutively. Histopathological changes in the colon were observed using hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. The content of inflammatory factors in serum was detected by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the expression of mRNA and protein of genes related to immunity, apoptosis, inflammation, and inflammatory factors was evaluated. Changes in the intestinal flora of mouse fecal were determined based on high-throughput sequencing of the 16S rRNA microbial gene.
RESULTS:
Compared to the model group, the low-dose BXD and high-dose BXD groups decreased the number of colon tumors, reversed weight loss, and shortened colon length of mice. The pathological examination showed that BXD alleviated the malignancy of intestinal tumors. It also suppressed signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), and transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) expression, while increasing the expression of the tight junction protein ZO-1 in colon tissues. Additionally, the levels of key pathway proteins involved in inflammation (phosphorylated-STAT3, Bcl-2, COX-2) and cell cycle regulatory molecules (c-Myc and PCNA) were reduced. According to 16S rRNA sequence analysis, BXD enhanced the relative abundance of potentially beneficial bacteria, while that of cancer-related bacteria decreased.
CONCLUSION
BXD plays a preventive role in developing colorectal cancer; its mechanisms are related to the inhibition of inflammation and tumor proliferation, as well as maintenance of intestinal homeostasis.
4.New perspectives on ferroptosis and its role in liver cancer
Xinyi JIANG ; Yanran WANG ; Pinru DI ; Shiyi QIAN ; Yahui LIU ; Haitao JIANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2025;31(5):388-391
Primary liver cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality, and exploring effective cure methods for liver cancer has become a major challenge. Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent pattern of cell death caused by the accumulation of lipid peroxides. The main mechanisms of ferroptosis include iron metabolism disorders, imbalance of the antioxidant system, and accumulation of lipid peroxides. Inducing ferroptosis of hepatoma cells is regarded as a potential therapeutic strategy for liver cancer. This article aims to outline the key regulatory signaling pathways of ferroptosis in the occurrence and development of liver cancer, and to deeply analyze the potential application prospects of the ferroptosis mechanism in the field of liver cancer treatment.
5.Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease with Depression Based on the Theory of"the Pathways of Spirit"
Yahui LOU ; Yuanyuan QIAN ; Yanjie WANG
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(3):272-278
[Objective]To explore the etiology,pathogenesis,syndrome and treatment of coronary heart disease with depression based on the theory of"the pathways of spirit".[Methods]Starting from the theory of"the pathways of spirit",the relationships among insufficient control of spirit,obstructed the pathways of spirit and impaired heart-spirit functioning in coronary heart disease with depression were analyzed,and the treatment principles at different stages were summarized.[Results]The evolution of coronary heart disease with depression is based on the deficiency of Qi and blood and the insufficient control of spirit.At this stage,Guipi Decoction,Guizhi Longgu Muli Decoction and Jiji Decoction should be used to supplement Qi and blood.The root cause of coronary heart disease with depression is the combination of blood stasis and toxin,which leads to the obstruction of the pathways of spirit.At this stage,Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction or Simiao Yong'an Decoction should be used to dissipate blood stasis and detoxing,combined with large dosage of Astragalus membranaceus to strengthen the healthy Qi without retaining pathogens.The important reason for the deterioration of coronary heart disease with depression is stagnation of Qi which causes impaired heart-spirit functioning.At the obvious stage of Qi stagnation,modified prescriptions such as Bupleurum based formulas and Yueju Pill should be flexibly applied to promote Qi circulation and relieve depression,combined with acupuncture in order to prevent the deterioration of the disease.[Conclusion]"The pathways of spirit"is the way of heart spirit interaction,and communication and coordination between the heart and other organs.Insufficient control of spirit,obstructed pathways of spirit,and impaired heart-spirit functioning are important pathogenesis for the occurrence and development of coronary heart disease with depression.Based on the theory of"the pathways of spirit",it helps to understand the disease evolution process of coronary heart disease with depression,improve the staged diagnosis and treatment rules and specific prescriptions for coronary heart disease with depression.
6.Research on portable transport vehicle for single injured soldier in field warfare
Zhenzhen ZHANG ; Shuangna ZHANG ; Fengmei TANG ; Yahui YANG ; Na LI ; Pan LI ; Linghui WANG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(9):163-166,172
To develop a portable transport vehicle for single injured soldier in field warfare,so as to meet the target of completing emergency transshipment for single injured solider in both peacetime and wartime.The main body of the transport vehicle consists of a general stretcher and an additional wheel device.The stretcher provides a supporting platform for lying down and prone position of injured solider.The device of additional wheel is a foldable portable structure with two-wheels,which composed of 2 wheels,2 sets of frames,a crossbeam,connecting rods,buckles,and hooks.When transport task for injured solider needs to be performed,it can be connected to the stretcher to be expanded as a stretcher cart for transporting injured solider.In normal times,it can be folded for storage in a backpack.The use of the portable transport vehicle for single injured soldier in field warfare can reduce the number of personnel who carries out the stretcher from 2-3 person to 1 person,and can significantly reduce the frequency of transport,and shorten the overall time of transport,and remarkably improve efficiency of transport.Moreover,the scores of medical members for the performance of labor-saving and the recommendation level of transport vehicle in this study were higher than general stretcher,and the differences were significant(t=9.52,3.60,P<0.05).This transport vehicle has a reasonably structural design,favorable portability and safety.It can greatly improve the efficiency of transporting injured solider under limited conditions,and enhance the possibility that successfully rescue injured solider,and meet the requirement of grass-roots unit of army for practical combat in transporting injured solider,which is a suitable transport tool.
7.Analysis of the current status and related factors of iodine nutrition levels among adults aged 18 years and above in Zhejiang Province in 2022
Guangming MAO ; Zhe MO ; Simeng GU ; Fanjia GUO ; Yuanyang WANG ; Jiaxin HE ; Yujie JIANG ; Yahui LI ; Zhijian CHEN ; Xiaofeng WANG ; Xiaoming LOU ; Chenyang LIU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(1):22-29
Objective:To analyze the iodine nutrition status and its related factors among adults aged 18 years and above in Zhejiang Province in 2022.Methods:A multistage stratified sampling method was used to select 4 320 adults aged 18 years and above from 16 on-site survey sites in Zhejiang Province for the study. A questionnaire was used to investigate the general demographic information and personal dietary characteristics of the study participants. Household edible salt and urine samples were collected to detect salt iodine content and urinary iodine level by using direct titration and cerium arsenate-catalyzed spectrophotometry, respectively, to evaluate the iodine nutritional status according to the standard. The multiple-ordered logistic regression model was used to analyze the factors influencing the urinary iodine concentration.Results:The age of the 4 320 study participants was (51.19±15.33) years, with males accounting for 44.44% (1 920). About 40.16% of adults (1 735) were from coastal areas and 56.37% (2 435) from urban areas. The salt iodine content, M ( Q1, Q3), of the 4 320 household edible salt samples was 21.10 (0.00, 24.16) mg/kg, including 1 662 non-iodized salt samples, 182 unqualified iodized salt samples and 2 476 qualified iodized salt samples. The rate of iodized salt coverage was 61.53%, and the rate of qualified iodized salt consumption was 57.31%. There was a statistically significant difference in the proportion of qualified iodized salt in adult households among different regions ( P<0.001), with the proportion of non-iodized salt gradually decreasing from coastal to inland areas ( χ 2trend=618.458, P<0.001). The urinary iodine concentration M ( Q1, Q3) was 137.60 (86.85, 210.60) μg/L in 4 320 adult urine samples, with the urinary iodine levels of<100, 100-199, 200-299, and≥300 μg/L accounting for 31.64% (1 367), 40.56% (1 752), 17.66% (763), and 10.14% (438), respectively. There was a nonlinear positive correlation between household salt iodine content and urinary iodine level in adults aged 18 years and above by using the χ 2 test for trend ( χ 2regression=231.10, P<0.001 and χ 2skew=28.81, P<0.001). Urinary iodine concentrations were higher in men than in women ( P=0.029) and higher in adults in rural areas than in urban areas ( P<0.001). There were statistically significant differences in the distribution of iodine nutritional status among adults of different ages, regions, and urban and rural areas (all P<0.001). The proportion of those with urinary iodine levels<100 μg/L gradually increased with age ( χ 2trend=37.493, P<0.001), and gradually decreased from coastal areas to inland areas ( χ 2trend=71.381, P<0.001). The results of the multiple-ordered logistic regression model analysis showed that compared with adults aged 18 to 44 years and male adults, those aged 45 to 59 years and female adults had lower urinary iodine levels, with OR (95% CI) of 0.75 (0.68-0.83) and 0.85 (0.76-0.95), respectively. Compared with adults in coastal and urban adults, those in sub-coastal, inland and rural adults had higher levels of urinary iodine, with OR (95% CI) of 1.89 (1.63-2.19), 2.02 (1.72-2.37) and 1.46 (1.28-1.66), respectively. Conclusion:The overall iodine nutrition level of adults aged 18 years and above in Zhejiang Province in 2022 is generally appropriate. However, there is a potential risk of iodine deficiency among adults in coastal areas.
8.Analysis of virtual labor medication rules and clinical experience based on data mining
Ting WANG ; Yahui CHANG ; Zujie QIN ; Chenglong WANG ; Meng ZHANG ; Yangmeng CAO ; Siyan DENG
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(29):43-46,55
Objective To analyze the medication rules and clinical experience of Qin Zujie in treating virtual labor based on data mining.Methods Outpatient medical records of Qin Zujie,diagnosed with deficiency syndrome at Ethnic Medicine Characteristic Diagnosis and Treatment Center,Guangxi International Zhuang Medical Hospital from January to December 2024 were selected.A standardized database was established and processed,yielding 148 clinical prescriptions containing 171 herbal ingredients.Frequency analysis,association rule analysis,and cluster analysis were employed to examine medication rules and clinical experience.Results The 20 Chinese herbal ingredients used more than 30 times each,with the first three being Zhigancao,Baizhu,Danggui.These herbs are primarily warm in nature,neutral in temperature,and slightly cold in effect,characterized by sweet,pungent,and bitter flavors.They mainly affect the spleen meridian and function to tonify deficiency,with Qi-tonifying herbs being the most common.Through association rule analysis,the most frequently combined pairs were Baizhu-Dangshen.Cluster analysis identified three core prescription clusters.Conclusion Qin Zujie's academic thought of treating virtual labor is to supplement deficiency as the main,detoxification as the auxiliary,and treat both the symptoms and the causes.
9.Effect of massage on extracellular matrix collagen deposition in skeletal muscle of type 2 diabetic rats
Yahui SUN ; Yufeng WANG ; Chao GUO ; Junjie YAO ; Yuanyuan JI ; Zhongxu LI ; Huijuan LOU ; Jinglei JIANG ; Yiping SUN ; Jing XU ; Deyu CONG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(26):5549-5555
BACKGROUND:Studies have found that massage can reduce blood sugar,promote myogenic factor expression,and increase skeletal muscle content.The extracellular matrix is an important component of skeletal muscle,and association between massage and extracellular matrix and their mechanism of action are still unclear.OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of massage on extracellular matrix collagen deposition in type 2 diabetic sarcopenia rats.METHODS:Totally 24 Wistar male rats were randomly divided into blank group,model group,and massage group.High-fat diet combined with the streptozotocin method was used to establish a type 2 diabetes mellitus and sarcopenia model.After successful model establishment,the massage group used abdominal massage combined with hind limbs.After 8 weeks of treatment,the fasting blood glucose and serum insulin levels of the rats were measured.The skeletal muscle mass was detected by dual-energy X-ray.The exhaustion time was measured by small animal treadmill.The sliding angle was measured by inclined board test.The pathological changes of skeletal muscle tissue were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining.The skeletal muscle collagen deposition was observed by Masson staining.The mRNA and protein expressions of type Ⅰ and type Ⅲ collagen in skeletal muscle were detected by qPCR and western blot assay.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Compared with the model group,the blood glucose(P<0.05)and serum insulin(P<0.01)decreased in the massage group.(2)Compared with the model group,the skeletal muscle mass,running exhaustion time,and the angle of inclined plate experiment were increased in massage group(P<0.05).(3)Compared with the model group,the skeletal muscles of the massage group were arranged neatly,muscle atrophy was improved,and collagen fiber deposition was reduced.(4)Compared with the model group,the expression levels of type Ⅰ and type Ⅲ collagen mRNA and protein in skeletal muscle were decreased in the massage group(P<0.05).(5)The results suggest that massage can enhance insulin sensitivity,lower blood sugar,improve skeletal muscle mass,strength and function,and diminish collagen deposition in rats with type 2 diabetes,and may be a potential target for massage to exert its therapeutic effects.
10.A novel carbonyl reductase for the synthesis of (R)-tolvaptan.
Yahui LIU ; Xuming WANG ; Shuo MA ; Keyu LIU ; Wei LI ; Lulu ZHANG ; Jie DU ; Honglei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2025;41(1):321-332
Screening carbonyl reductases with the ability to catalyze the reduction of complex carbonyl compounds is of great significance for the biosynthesis of R-tolvaptan(R-TVP). In this study, the target carbonyl reductase in the crude enzyme extract of rabbit liver was separated, purified, and identified by ammonium sulfate precipitation, gel-filtration chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, affinity chromatography, and protein mass spectrometry. With the rabbit liver genome as the template, the gene encoding the carbonyl reductase rlsr5 was amplified by PCR and the recombinant strain was successfully constructed. After RLSR5 was purified by affinity chromatography, its enzymatic properties were characterized. The results indicated that the gene sequence of rlsr5 was 972 bp, encoding a protein with a molecular weight of 40 kDa. RLSR5 was a dimeric protein, and each monomer was composed of a (α/β)8-barrel structure. RLSR5 could asymmetrically reduce 7-chloro-1-[2-methyl-4-[(2- methylbenzoyl)amino]benzoyl]-5-oxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-1-benzazepine (prochiral ketone, PK) to synthesize R-TVP. The specific activity of the enzyme was 36.64 U/mg, and the optical purity of the product was 99%. This enzyme showcased the optimal performance at pH 6.0 and 30 °C. It was independent of metal ions, with the activity enhanced by Mn2+. This study lays a foundation for the biosynthesis of tolvaptan of optical grade.
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