1.Emergency medical response strategy for the 2025 Dingri, Tibet Earthquake
Chenggong HU ; Xiaoyang DONG ; Hai HU ; Hui YAN ; Yaowen JIANG ; Qian HE ; Chang ZOU ; Si ZHANG ; Wei DONG ; Yan LIU ; Huanhuan ZHONG ; Ji DE ; Duoji MIMA ; Jin YANG ; Qiongda DAWA ; Lü ; JI ; La ZHA ; Qiongda JIBA ; Lunxu LIU ; Lei CHEN ; Dong WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(04):421-426
This paper systematically summarizes the practical experience of the 2025 Dingri earthquake emergency medical rescue in Tibet. It analyzes the requirements for earthquake medical rescue under conditions of high-altitude hypoxia, low temperature, and low air pressure. The paper provides a detailed discussion on the strategic layout of earthquake medical rescue at the national level, local government level, and through social participation. It covers the construction of rescue organizational systems, technical systems, material support systems, and information systems. The importance of building rescue teams is emphasized. In high-altitude and cold conditions, rapid response, scientific decision-making, and multi-party collaboration are identified as key elements to enhance rescue efficiency. By optimizing rescue organizational structures, strengthening the development of new equipment, and promoting telemedicine technologies, the precision and effectiveness of medical rescue can be significantly improved, providing important references for future similar disaster rescues.
2.HPLC fingerprint and three main components determination of Modified Zengye Decoction
Shiqi LIU ; Chuang WU ; Zhimin ZHU ; Feng XU ; Yaowen CHANG ; Haiyan ZHANG ; Xiaojun GOU
China Pharmacist 2024;27(6):928-936
Objective To establish a method for HPLC fingerprint analysis and determine three main components of Modified Zengye Decoction.Methods The chromatographic column was Shimadzu WondaSil C18 column(250 mm×4.6 mm,5 μm),the mobile phase was acetonitrile-0.3%aqueous phosphoric acid with a gradient elution procedure,the volume flow rate was 1.0 mL/min,the detection wavelengths were 265,203,310 and 290 nm,the column temperature was 25 ℃,and the injection volume was 20 μL.The HPLC fingerprints of the 10 batches of Modified Zengye Decoction were established,and the similarity analysis was performed by using the similarity evaluation system of chromatographic fingerprint of traditional Chinese medicine(version 2012A).The common peaks were identified and assigned,and the contents of the three main components were quantitatively determined.Results There were 17 common peaks in the fingerprints of 10 batches of Modified Zengye Decoction with similarities ranging from 0.872-0.989.The fingerprints recognized peak 9,14 and 17 as ferulic acid,aurantiamarin and harpagoside,respectively.The contents of ferulic acid,aurantiamarin and harpagoside were 0.067 3-0.174 8,0.498 8-1.522 7,0.270 9-0.802 4 mg/g,and the transfer rate were 30.74%-55.63%,11.77%-35.94%,23.15%-68.56%,respectively.Conclusion The established HPLC fingerprint analysis method combined with main components quantitative analysis method can be used for the quality analysis and control of Modified Zengye Decoction with simple analysis method and reliable results.
3.Efficacy of different types of neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer
Yaowen ZHANG ; Chenyu WANG ; Xinyu CHENG ; Ying GUO ; Runchuan REN ; Linzhi JIN ; Shaohua WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2024;44(6):489-496
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of different types of neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer.Methods:The clinical data of 542 patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) who received neoadjuvant therapy in Anyang Tumor Hospital of Science and Technology from January 2015 to May 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. These patients, consisting of 198 females and 344 males, with 289 cases aging ≤ 65 and 253 cases aging >65, were divided into a neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NCRT) group (137 cases), a neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT) group (241 cases), and a neoadjuvant immunotherapy plus chemotherapy (NICT) group (164 cases). In this study, primary endpoints included major pathological response (MPR) and pathologic complete response (pCR) rates, and secondary endpoints comprised overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and safety. Survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method, and inter-group comparisons were made using the Log-rank test. Furthermore, prognostic factors were analyzed based on the Cox proportional hazards regression model.Results:The NCRT, NCT, and NICT groups exhibited MPR and pCR rates of 66.4% (91/137) and 35.3% (85/241), 63.4% (104/164) and 35.8% (49/137), and 6.6% (16/241) and 31.1% (51/164), respectively ( χ2=1.67, P < 0.001). These groups displayed 1-, 2-, and 3-year OS rates of 89.8%, 85.9%, and 91.9%; 82.3%, 71.4%, and 81.5%; and 72.3%, 61.4%, and 77.8%, respectively, with significant differences ( χ2=9.20, P < 0.01). Furthermore, they exhibited 1-, 2-, and 3-year PFS rates of 81.5%, 75.9%, and 80.1%; 67.9%, 61.0%, and 65.5%; and 66.6%, 53.5%, and 65.3%, respectively, with significant differences ( χ2=4.62, P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that therapeutic modality, T stage, and N stage were independent prognostic factors for OS ( P < 0.05). Additionally, there was no difference in adverse reactions and postoperative complications among the three groups. Conclusions:Compared to NCT, NICT and NCRT feature higher pCR and MPR rates, along with more survival benefits. Therefore, neoadjuvant immunotherapy has the potential to serve as a preoperative therapeutic modality for esophageal cancer, yet large-scale randomized controlled trials are still required for confirmation.
4.Efficacy and safety of immunotherapy with or without radiotherapy in the treatment of recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Yaowen ZHANG ; Yunsong LIU ; Zhouguang HUI ; Xinyu CHENG ; Ying GUO ; Runchuan REN ; Linzhi JIN ; Heming ZHANG ; Chenyu WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2024;33(9):810-817
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of immunotherapy with or without radiotherapy in the treatment of recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (R/M ESCC).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 75 patients with R/M ESCC treated with sintilimab at Anyang Tumor Hospital from January 2020 to October 2021. The patients were divided into the radiotherapy (RT) group ( n=37) and non-radiotherapy (NRT) group ( n=38) based on whether they received radiotherapy. The objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and adverse effects were compared between two groups. Count data were expressed as composition ratios and analyzed using Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. Survival analysis was performed using Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test. Results:There was no statistically significant difference in ORR and DCR between the RT and NRT groups (70% vs. 61%, P=0.375; 95% vs. 89%, P=0.414). However, the complete response (CR) rate in the RT group was higher compared to that in the NRT group (19% vs. 3%, P=0.022). The median follow-up duration was 25.4 months. There was no statistically significant difference in the median PFS and OS between the RT and NRT groups (13.8 months vs. 9.9 months, P=0.221; 20.2 months vs. 18.9 months, P=0.214). Subgroup analysis demonstrated that among patients with recurrence or metastasis confined to local and / or ≤3 distant lymph nodes, there was no statistically significant difference in the median PFS between the RT and NRT groups (15.1 months vs. 8.4 months, P=0.115), but the median OS in the RT group was better than that in the NRT group (not reached vs. 12.3 months, P=0.036). Compared to the NRT group, besides an increase in grade 1-2 pneumonitis (41% vs. 18%, P=0.035), no significant increase in treatment-related toxicity was observed in the RT group. Conclusion:Immunotherapy combined with radiotherapy is safe in patients with R/M ESCC, and shows survival benefit in patients with recurrence or metastasis confined to local and / or ≤3 distant lymph nodes.
5.Methylene blue alleviates dopaminergic neuronal pyroptosis to improve motor dysfunction in Parkinson's disease mouse models
Jing BAI ; Xiaobing LI ; Yaowen LUO ; Junkai CHENG ; Juan LI ; Ya BAI ; Lei ZHANG ; Xuedong LIU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2024;23(3):246-255
Objective:To investigate the effect of methylene blue (MB) on motor dysfunction and its mechanism in 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced Parkinson's disease (PD) mouse models.Methods:Forty healthy male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 4 groups: control group, model group, low-dose treatment group and medium-dose treatment group ( n=10); PD mouse models were established by intraperitoneal injection of 25 mg/kg/d MPTP for a consecutive 7 d; low-dose treatment group and medium-dose treatment group were pretreated intraperitoneally with MB 2 mg/kg/d or MB 10 mg/kg/d for a consecutive 3 d, respectively; and then, MPTP 25 mg/kg/d+MB 2 mg/kg/d or MPTP 25 mg/kg/d+MB 10 mg/kg/d were injected intraperitoneally into the low-dose treatment group or medium-dose treatment group for a consecutive 7 d (MPTP and MB were given at 12 h of interval). Eight d after modeling, open field experiment, pole climbing experiment and rod rotating experiment were carried out to evaluate the spontaneous movement, coordination, endurance and motor ability. And then, the mice were sacrificed; immunofluorescent staining was used to observe tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) expression in the substantia nigra; Western blotting was used to detect the expressions of TH, α-synuclein, nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain, leucine-rich repeat and pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3), apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC), cleaved-Caspase-1 and Gasdermin D (GSDMD) in the striatum and substantia nigra of mice. Contents of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18 in the substantia nigra and striatum of mice were detected by ELISA. Results:Compared with the control group, the model group had shortened residence time in rod rotating, prolonged descent time in rod climbing, reduced total movement distance in open field, decreased number of TH-positive cells in the substania nigra, decreased TH protein levels in the substania nigra and striatum, and increased NLRP3, ASC, cleaved-Caspase-1, GSDMD and GSDMD-N protein levels in the substania nigra and striatum, and increased TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-18 contents in the substania nigra and striatum, with significant differences ( P<0.05). Compared with the model group, low-dose treatment group and medium-dose treatment group had prolonged residence time in rod rotating, shortened descent time in rod climbing, increased total movement distance in open field, increased number of TH-positive cells in the substania nigra, and increased TH protein levels in the substania nigra and striatum, decreased NLRP3, ASC, and cleaved-Caspase-1 levels in the substania nigra and striatum, and decreased TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-18 contents in the substania nigra and striatum, with significant differences ( P<0.05). No statistical differences in the above indexes were noted between the low-dose treatment group and medium-dose treatment group ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Low-/medium-dose MB can ameliorate motor dysfunction in PD mouse models, whose mechanism may be related to downregulate NLRP3 inflammasome and inhibit neuroinflammatory response to reduce dopaminergic neuron pyroptosis.
6.Gastrodin Inhibits Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease via Mediating SREBP1c Signaling Pathway
Menglian ZHANG ; Yaowen ZHANG ; Linfeng TANG ; Zaipeng GONG ; Lan HAN ; Dandan WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(11):70-77
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of gastrodin on the steroid regulatory element-binding protein 1c (SREBP1c) signaling pathway in high-fat high-cholesterol diet (HFHC)-induced mice and explore the mechanism of gastrodin in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). MethodEight-week-old male C57BL/6J mice were used in vivo and divided into the following four groups, with six mice in each group: normal group, gastrodin group (50 mg·kg-1), model group, and model + gastrodin group (50 mg·kg-1). NAFLD model was established by feeding mice with HFHC for four weeks, and the mice were euthanized and the liver tissues were collected after four weeks. In vitro experiments were performed using Huh7 cells which were divided into five groups, and induced with free fatty acids (FFA, 200 μmol·L-1, oleic acid-palmitic acid 2∶1) to establish an NAFLD cell model. After 24 h, different concentrations of gastrodin (0, 5, 10, 20, and 40 μmol·L-1) were added to each group and cultured for another 24 h. Oil red O staining was used to detect lipid accumulation in mouse liver and Huh7 cells. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe pathological changes in liver tissue. Levels of serum total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and triglycerides (TG) were measured using an automatic biochemical analyzer. Relevant assay kits were used to detect liver TC, TG, and FFA levels. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot were used to detect the expression of lipid synthesis-related proteins fatty acid synthase (FASN), acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1 (ACC1), and stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1). ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group showed significantly increased serum TC, LDL-C, and TG levels (P<0.01), liver TC, TG, and FFA levels (P<0.01), increased lipid accumulation in Huh7 cells (P<0.01), and significantly increased expression levels of lipid synthesis-related genes SREBP1c, FASN, ACC1, and SCD1 in mice and Huh7 cells (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, after gastrodin treatment, the serum TC, LDL-C, and TG levels in mice significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), the severity of fatty liver disease improved significantly, liver TC, TG, and FFA levels decreased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01), lipid accumulation in Huh7 cells decreased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01), the expression levels of lipid synthesis-related genes SREBP1c, FASN, ACC1, and SCD1 in mice and Huh7 cells decreased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionGastrodin can reduce hepatic lipid accumulation and blood lipid levels, improve HFHC-induced NAFLD, and its mechanism of action may be related to the regulation of the SREBP1c lipid synthesis-related signaling pathway.
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Yaowen ZHANG ; Yankun LUO ; Jingqi ZHAO ; Wenzhuo ZHENG ; Jun ZHAN ; Huaping ZHENG ; Feng LUO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2024;14(1):110-132
The aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) is an all-aqueous system fabricated from two immiscible aqueous phases. It is spontaneously assembled through physical liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and can create suitable templates like the multicompartment of the intracellular environment. Delicate structures containing multiple compartments make it possible to endow materials with advanced functions. Due to the properties of ATPSs, ATPS-based drug delivery systems exhibit excellent biocompatibility, extraordinary loading efficiency, and intelligently controlled content release, which are particularly advantageous for delivering drugs in vivo. Therefore, we will systematically review and evaluate ATPSs as an ideal drug delivery system. Based on the basic mechanisms and influencing factors in forming ATPSs, the transformation of ATPSs into valuable biomaterials is described. Afterward, we concentrate on the most recent cutting-edge research on ATPS-based delivery systems. Finally, the potential for further collaborations between ATPS-based drug-carrying biomaterials and disease diagnosis and treatment is also explored.
8.Association of alcohol consumption with aortic aneurysm and dissection risk:results from the UK Biobank cohort study
Liang YAOWEN ; Zou GUOXIANG ; Wang DINGCHEN ; Zeng WEIYUE ; Zhang JIARUI ; Huang XIAORAN ; Lin MIAO ; Mai CONG ; Song FEI'ER ; Zhang YUELIN ; Meng JINXIU ; Feng HONGLIANG ; Huang YU ; Li XIN
World Journal of Emergency Medicine 2024;15(6):465-474
BACKGROUND:Previous studies have reported inconsistent results with positive,negative,and J-shaped associations between alcohol consumption and the hazard of aortic aneurysm and dissection(AAD).This study aimed to examine the connections between weekly alcohol consumption and the subsequent risk of AAD. METHODS:The UK Biobank study is a population-based cohort study.Weekly alcohol consumption was assessed using self-reported questionnaires and the congenital risk of alcohol consumption was also evaluated using genetic risk score(GRS).Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios(HRs)with 95%confidence intervals(CIs)for the associations between alcohol consumption and AAD.Several sensitivity analyses were performed to assess the robustness of the results. RESULTS:Among the 388,955 participants(mean age:57.1 years,47.4%male),2,895 incident AAD cases were documented during a median follow-up of 12.5 years.Compared with never-drinkers,moderate drinkers(adjusted HR:0.797,95%CI:0.646-0.984,P<0.05)and moderate-heavy drinkers(adjusted HR:0.794,95%CI:0.635-0.992,P<0.05)were significantly associated with a decreased risk of incident AAD.Interaction-based subgroup analysis revealed that the protective effect of moderate drinking was reflected mainly in participants younger than 65 years and women. CONCLUSION:Our findings support a protective effect of moderate alcohol consumption on AAD,but are limited to participants younger than 65 years and women.
9.Association of alcohol consumption with aortic aneurysm and dissection risk:results from the UK Biobank cohort study
Liang YAOWEN ; Zou GUOXIANG ; Wang DINGCHEN ; Zeng WEIYUE ; Zhang JIARUI ; Huang XIAORAN ; Lin MIAO ; Mai CONG ; Song FEI'ER ; Zhang YUELIN ; Meng JINXIU ; Feng HONGLIANG ; Huang YU ; Li XIN
World Journal of Emergency Medicine 2024;15(6):465-474
BACKGROUND:Previous studies have reported inconsistent results with positive,negative,and J-shaped associations between alcohol consumption and the hazard of aortic aneurysm and dissection(AAD).This study aimed to examine the connections between weekly alcohol consumption and the subsequent risk of AAD. METHODS:The UK Biobank study is a population-based cohort study.Weekly alcohol consumption was assessed using self-reported questionnaires and the congenital risk of alcohol consumption was also evaluated using genetic risk score(GRS).Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios(HRs)with 95%confidence intervals(CIs)for the associations between alcohol consumption and AAD.Several sensitivity analyses were performed to assess the robustness of the results. RESULTS:Among the 388,955 participants(mean age:57.1 years,47.4%male),2,895 incident AAD cases were documented during a median follow-up of 12.5 years.Compared with never-drinkers,moderate drinkers(adjusted HR:0.797,95%CI:0.646-0.984,P<0.05)and moderate-heavy drinkers(adjusted HR:0.794,95%CI:0.635-0.992,P<0.05)were significantly associated with a decreased risk of incident AAD.Interaction-based subgroup analysis revealed that the protective effect of moderate drinking was reflected mainly in participants younger than 65 years and women. CONCLUSION:Our findings support a protective effect of moderate alcohol consumption on AAD,but are limited to participants younger than 65 years and women.
10.Association of alcohol consumption with aortic aneurysm and dissection risk:results from the UK Biobank cohort study
Liang YAOWEN ; Zou GUOXIANG ; Wang DINGCHEN ; Zeng WEIYUE ; Zhang JIARUI ; Huang XIAORAN ; Lin MIAO ; Mai CONG ; Song FEI'ER ; Zhang YUELIN ; Meng JINXIU ; Feng HONGLIANG ; Huang YU ; Li XIN
World Journal of Emergency Medicine 2024;15(6):465-474
BACKGROUND:Previous studies have reported inconsistent results with positive,negative,and J-shaped associations between alcohol consumption and the hazard of aortic aneurysm and dissection(AAD).This study aimed to examine the connections between weekly alcohol consumption and the subsequent risk of AAD. METHODS:The UK Biobank study is a population-based cohort study.Weekly alcohol consumption was assessed using self-reported questionnaires and the congenital risk of alcohol consumption was also evaluated using genetic risk score(GRS).Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios(HRs)with 95%confidence intervals(CIs)for the associations between alcohol consumption and AAD.Several sensitivity analyses were performed to assess the robustness of the results. RESULTS:Among the 388,955 participants(mean age:57.1 years,47.4%male),2,895 incident AAD cases were documented during a median follow-up of 12.5 years.Compared with never-drinkers,moderate drinkers(adjusted HR:0.797,95%CI:0.646-0.984,P<0.05)and moderate-heavy drinkers(adjusted HR:0.794,95%CI:0.635-0.992,P<0.05)were significantly associated with a decreased risk of incident AAD.Interaction-based subgroup analysis revealed that the protective effect of moderate drinking was reflected mainly in participants younger than 65 years and women. CONCLUSION:Our findings support a protective effect of moderate alcohol consumption on AAD,but are limited to participants younger than 65 years and women.

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