1.Effects of Weicanqing Formula (微残清方) on Malic Enzyme 2-Mediated Bone Marrow Immunemetabolic Homeostasis in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Model Mice
Chenyang FAN ; Lixiang YAN ; Xiaogang HAO ; Xinli ZHOU ; Reaila JIANATI ; Yifei GUO ; Gengda ZHU ; Zhexin SHI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(12):1315-1322
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2.Effect of Shengui Jiangtang Formula on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetic db/db Mice via PI3K/Akt/FoxO1 Signaling Pathway and Underlying Mechanisms
Zairan WANG ; Yifei ZHU ; Jiahe TANG ; Lingling QIN ; Lili WU ; Tonghua LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(9):42-51
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Shengui Jiangtang Formula on insulin resistance and glucose-lipid metabolism in spontaneous type 2 diabetic db/db mice based on the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/forkhead box protein O1 (FoxO1) signaling pathway, and to provide theoretical foundation for its clinical application through fundamental experiments. MethodsA randomized controlled design was employed in this study. Thirty spontaneous type 2 diabetic db/db mice meeting the inclusion criteria (fasting blood glucose >7.0 mmol·L-1 and random blood glucose on a different day≥11.1 mmol·L-1) were selected as the subjects. After stratified block randomization by body weight and blood glucose levels, they were randomly assigned to a model group, a metformin group, and a Shengui Jiangtang formula group, with n=10 per group. Ten db/m mice were used as the normal group. During the 5-week intervention, general indicators (including general condition, fasting blood glucose (FBG), body weight, and food intake) were recorded weekly. An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was performed at week 5. After 5 weeks, serum was collected to measure glucose-lipid metabolism parameters. Liver tissues were analyzed as follows: Histopathology was observed through hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining, and Oil red O staining. The expression of proteins and genes related to the PI3K/Akt/FoxO1 signaling pathway was quantitatively analyzed using Western blotting (Western blot) and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). ResultsGeneral observations: The mice in the normal group were generally healthy, exhibited agile responses and had smooth and glossy fur. Compared with the normal group, the mice in the model group displayed typical symptoms of polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria, along with listlessness and rough fur. Their food intake, initial body weight, liver weight, and liver index were all significantly higher than those in the normal group (P<0.01). After 5 weeks of drug intervention, neither the Shengui Jiangtang Formula group nor the metformin group significantly affected the food intake of the model mice. Compared with the model group, no statistically significant difference was observed in liver weight or liver index in the Shengui Jiangtang formula group. Serum biochemical indicators: Compared with the normal group, the model group showed significantly elevated levels of FBG, fasting insulin, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), glycosylated serum protein, and blood lipids. After drug intervention, compared with the model group, the Shengui Jiangtang formula group significantly reduced FBG in the model mice (P<0.01). The blood glucose levels at all time points during the OGTT in the Shengui Jiangtang Formula group were lower than those in the model group, with statistically significant differences in the 0 min blood glucose and the area under the curve for glucose compared to the model group (P<0.05). Furthermore, the formula significantly reduced fasting insulin levels, HOMA-IR, and glycosylated serum protein levels (P<0.05). It also showed a tendency to decrease blood lipids, liver enzymes (aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase), and blood urea nitrogen levels, and a tendency to increase creatinine levels, although these differences were not statistically significant. Liver histomorphology: HE staining indicated that Shengui Jiangtang formula improved the morphological structure of hepatocytes and attenuated steatosis in diabetic mice. Liver PAS staining showed that it increased hepatic glycogen content and promoted hepatic glycogen synthesis in diabetic mice. Oil red O staining demonstrated that it reduced lipid deposition within hepatocytes. Western blot: Compared with the normal group, the model group showed decreased protein expression of PI3K, Akt, p-Akt, and p-FoxO1, and increased FoxO1 protein expression. Compared with the model group, both the metformin and Shengui Jiangtang Formula groups showed increased protein expression of PI3K, Akt, p-Akt, and p-FoxO1, and decreased FoxO1 protein expression. Real-time PCR: Compared with the normal group, the mRNA expression of PI3K and Akt was downregulated (P<0.05), and the mRNA expression of FoxO1 was downregulated (P<0.05) in the model group. ConclusionShengui Jiangtang Formula can improve insulin resistance and glucose-lipid metabolic disorders in db/db mice. It alleviates hepatic steatosis, promotes hepatic glycogen synthesis, and reduces lipid deposition in these mice. The mechanism by which Shengui Jiangtang Formula improves insulin resistance may be associated with the PI3K/Akt/FoxO1 signaling pathway.
3.The application of brain-computer interface in the diagnosis and treatment of addiction and sleep disorder
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2026;33(2):226-229
Brain-computer interface (BCI) is a neuro-engineering technology that establishes a direct communication pathway between the brain and external devices. It can realize bidirectional information interaction between the brain and external devices through real-time acquisition and decoding of brain signals, thereby completing brain state recognition and precise feedback regulation. This technology is promoting the transformation of the diagnosis and treatment model of neuropsychiatric diseases from “open-loop stimulation” to “closed-loop adaptation”. The brain regions and circuits involved in the neural mechanisms of addiction and sleep disorder are highly intertwined. Sleep-related brain rhythms provide a key time window for the intervention of addiction memory, and both have abnormal electrophysiological activities and functional imbalances in core neural circuits. This article reviews the latest research progress of closed-loop BCI in the fields of addiction and sleep disorder, explains the neural circuits and electrophysiological mechanisms of its regulation, and its limitations in diagnosis and treatment of the two diseases. In addition, it prospects individualized closed-loop intervention from the perspective of brain-body interaction, so as to provide reference for the clinical transformation of closed-loop BCI.
4.Construction and in vitro osteogenic activity study of magnesium-strontium co-doped hydroxyapatite mineralized collagen
WANG Meng ; SUN Yifei ; CAO Xiaoqing ; WEI Yiyuan ; CHEN Lei ; ZHANG Zhenglong ; MU Zhao ; ZHU Juanfang ; NIU Lina
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2026;34(1):15-28
Objective:
To investigate the efficacy of magnesium-strontium co-doped hydroxyapatite mineralized collagen (MSHA/Col) in improving the bone repair microenvironment and enhancing bone regeneration capacity, providing a strategy to address the insufficient biomimetic composition and limited bioactivity of traditional hydroxyapatite mineralized collagen (HA/Col) scaffolds.
Methods:
A high-molecular-weight polyacrylic acid-stabilized amorphous calcium magnesium strontium phosphate precursor (HPAA/ACMSP) was prepared. Its morphology and elemental distribution were characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy. Recombinant collagen sponge blocks were immersed in the HPAA/ACMSP mineralization solution. Magnesium-strontium co-doped hydroxyapatite was induced to deposit within collagen fibers (experimental group: MSHA/Col; control group: HA/Col). The morphological characteristics of MSHA/Col were observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Its crystal structure and chemical composition were analyzed by X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, respectively. The mineral phase content was evaluated by thermogravimetric analysis. The scaffold's porosity, ion release, and in vitro degradation performance were also determined. For cytological experiments, CCK-8 assay, live/dead cell staining, alkaline phosphatase staining, alizarin red S staining, RT-qPCR, and western blotting were used to evaluate the effects of the MSHA/Col scaffold on the proliferation, viability, early osteogenic differentiation activity, late mineralization capacity, and gene and protein expression levels of key osteogenic markers [runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2), collagen type Ⅰ (Col-Ⅰ), osteopontin (Opn), and osteocalcin (Ocn)] in mouse embryonic osteoblast precursor cells (MC3T3-E1).
Results:
HPAA/ACMSP appeared as amorphous spherical nanoparticles under TEM, with energy spectrum analysis showing uniform distribution of carbon, oxygen, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and strontium elements. SEM results of MSHA/Col indicated successful complete intrafibrillar mineralization. Elemental analysis showed the mass fractions of magnesium and strontium were 0.72% (matching the magnesium content in natural bone) and 2.89%, respectively. X-ray diffraction revealed characteristic peaks of hydroxyapatite crystals (25.86°, 31°-34°). Infrared spectroscopy results showed characteristic absorption peaks for both collagen and hydroxyapatite. Thermogravimetric analysis indicated a mineral phase content of 78.29% in the material. The scaffold porosity was 91.6% ± 1.1%, close to the level of natural bone tissue. Ion release curves demonstrated sustained release behavior for both magnesium and strontium ions. The in vitro degradation rate matched the ingrowth rate of new bone tissue. Cytological experiments showed that MSHA/Col significantly promoted MC3T3-E1 cell proliferation (130% increase in activity at 72 h, P < 0.001). MSHA/Col exhibited excellent efficacy in promoting osteogenic differentiation, significantly upregulating the expression of osteogenesis-related genes and proteins (Runx2, Col-Ⅰ, Opn, Ocn) (P < 0.01).
Conclusion
The MSHA/Col scaffold achieves dual biomimicry of natural bone in both composition and structure, and effectively promotes osteogenic differentiation at the genetic and protein levels, breaking through the functional limitations of pure hydroxyapatite mineralized collagen. This provides a new strategy for the development of functional bone repair materials
5.Evaluation of effectiveness of a family-school collaborative on sleep health intervention among fifth-grade primary school students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(10):1395-1340
Objective:
To evaluate the effectiveness of a family-school collaborative intervention on sleep health among fifth-grade primary school students, so as to provide scientific evidence for promoting sleep health among primary school students.
Methods:
From April to June 2024, a baseline survey was conducted on 342 fifth-grade students and their parents from one primary school in a district of Beijing, using the convenient sampling method. A semester of sleep health education was implemented from September to December 2024, covering cognitive, behavioral and environmental factors that affected timely bedtime; and the program took various forms, including student courses, popular-science articles for parents, and personalized feedback reports. Another primary school in the same area was conveniently selected as the control group, where 313 fifth-grade students and their parents received routine health education. The subjects were assessed for their baseline and end-point (March to June 2025) sleep conditions using sleep diaries (222 participants in the intervention group and 225 in the control group) and accelerometers (120 participants in the intervention group and 88 in the control group), respectively. The independent samples t-test and the Wilcoxon rank-sum test were used to compare characteristics between groups,and linear mixed models were employed to evaluate the intervention effects.
Results:
In the sleep diary evaluation, the intervention group had an earlier weekend wake up time and a smaller social jetlag than the control group at baseline ( t/Z =3.42, 7.21); in the accelerometer evaluation, the intervention group exhibited a smaller social jetlag than the control group at baseline ( Z =3.90) (all P <0.05). In the sleep diary evaluation, compared with the control group, the intervention group showed a reduced pre-to-post change in school-day bedtime ( β = -6.70), whereas the pre-to-post changes in school-day sleep duration, weekend wake-up time, weekend sleep duration, and average sleep duration were all increased at baseline and at the end ( β =8.41, 22.58, 27.03,13.74) (all P <0.05). In the accelerometer evaluation, compared with the control group, the intervention group showed reduced pre-to-post changes in school-day sleep onset time and school-day wake time ( β =-14.75, -6.24), whereas the pre-to-post change in school-day sleep duration increased at baseline and at the end ( β =8.01) (all P <0.05).
Conclusion
A family-school collaborative sleep health intervention may be an effective strategy for improving sleep among fifth-grade primary school students.
6.Exploration of a smart service platform for multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment based on an internet hospital platform
Xie ZHAO ; Tao PAN ; Yifei SU ; Zhuojin ZHU ; Mingyuan HE ; Dan ZHANG ; Ping ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2025;41(8):604-608
With the rapid evolution of medical information technology, internet hospitals had become an integral part of China′s healthcare service system and could play a unique role in multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment (MDT). In 2023, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital built a smart service platform for MDT based on its internet hospital under the design concept of " global collaboration, process re-engineering, and smart empowerment", and officially launched in November of the same year. The platform included a five-tier architectur: user interaction, application services, data management, system integration and infrastructure, and embeds functional modules such as consultation management, an AI-assisted engine and a workflow engine. This platform covered Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Group members, implemented an online-offline integrated, end-to-end workflow (pre-intra-post consultation). It realized the integration and utilization of high-quality medical resources across regions and institutions, and improved the quality and efficiency of MDT. As of December 2024, the platform had covered 30 specialties and completed 75 MDT consultations. The consultation cycle had been shortened from the traditional MDT mode of 14.2 days to 2.4 days, effectively reducing the number of patients traveling to and from the hospital. This platform had expanded the business scope of internet hospitals, improved the utilization rate of medical resources, and could provide references for other public hospitals in China to optimize the MDT service mode.
7.Function and mechanism of suppressor of zeste 12 in hepatocellular carcinoma
Qianyu LI ; Yifei QIAN ; Songling LI ; Zijun ZHU ; Wenli QIN ; Yanfeng LIU ; Bijun QIU
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2025;45(9):1138-1148
Objective·To explore the function and potential mechanism of suppressor of zeste 12(SUZ12)in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods·The expression of SUZ12 in HCC patients was analyzed using R language in liver cancer datasets,and relevant survival curves were drawn.Stable knockdown of SUZ12 was established in the liver cancer cell lines LM3 and Huh7.The knockdown efficiency of SUZ12 was assessed using quantitative real-time PCR(qPCR)and Western blotting.Cell proliferation ability was assessed using CCK-8 assay and colony formation assay.Using the hydrodynamic tail vein injection(HTVI)method,Suz12 was knocked out in the livers of fully immunocompetent mice to explore its tumorigenic function in vivo.The molecular mechanism of SUZ12 regulating HCC was explored using The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)database.R language was used to analyze the relationship between SUZ12 and the expression of cancer stem cell(CSC)markers as well as key glycolysis-related genes.Findings were validated in liver cancer cell lines and mouse tumor tissues.Results·The expression of SUZ12 in liver cancer tissues was higher than in adjacent non-tumor tissues,and its expression increased with higher tumor stage.HCC patients with high SUZ12 expression had poorer prognoses.In LM3 and Huh7 liver cancer cell lines,stable knockdown of SUZ12 reduced cell proliferation ability.In the de novo MYC/Trp53-/-mouse liver cancer model,tumor nodule number and size,and tumor burden in liver tissue were reduced after endogenous knockout of Suz12.TCGA analysis showed that high SUZ12 expression in HCC was enriched in multiple tumor proliferation-and metabolism-related pathways.The expression of SUZ12 was positively correlated with CSC markers and key genes in glycolysis pathway.The mRNA levels of CSC markers and key genes in glycolysis pathway were decreased in liver cancer cell lines with stable SUZ12 knockdown and Suz12 knockout mouse HCC tissues.Conclusion·The expression of SUZ12 is significantly increased in HCC patients and is associated with poor prognosis.Stable knockdown of SUZ12 weakens the proliferative ability of liver cancer cells.Knockout of Suz12 in mice in vivo can suppress the occurrence and development of HCC.The high expression of SUZ12 maintains the CSC pool,induces metabolic reprogramming,and promotes the occurrence and progression of HCC.SUZ12 can serve as a potential biomarker for poor prognosis and a novel target for potential therapeutic intervention in HCC.
8.Human Digital Metabolic Chamber Platform: Construction Standards and Testing Specifications
Weiqing WANG ; Shijia PAN ; Yixiang HU ; Yashu ZHU ; Riqiang BAO ; Guang NING ; Yifei ZHANG ; Lifeng ZHU ; Xiaoxia LUO ; Jiqiu WANG ; Zhuoran ZHANG ; Shi XIANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(12):1-16
This document targets digital human metabolic chamber platforms and specifies construction standards and testing protocols covering the full lifecycle of " build-test-operate." It encompasses chamber engineering and environmental control, digital platform and cybersecurity architecture, metabolic measurement and multimodal data acquisition, as well as quantitative system performance and data quality indicators with verifiable acceptance tests. By standardizing architecture, interfaces, and quality control, the specification enables multicenter data interoperability and harmonized quality management, providing high-quality, verifiable, and traceable infrastructure to support precision metabolism research and clinical translation in China.
9.Guideline for Adult Weight Management in China
Weiqing WANG ; Qin WAN ; Jianhua MA ; Guang WANG ; Yufan WANG ; Guixia WANG ; Yongquan SHI ; Tingjun YE ; Xiaoguang SHI ; Jian KUANG ; Bo FENG ; Xiuyan FENG ; Guang NING ; Yiming MU ; Hongyu KUANG ; Xiaoping XING ; Chunli PIAO ; Xingbo CHENG ; Zhifeng CHENG ; Yufang BI ; Yan BI ; Wenshan LYU ; Dalong ZHU ; Cuiyan ZHU ; Wei ZHU ; Fei HUA ; Fei XIANG ; Shuang YAN ; Zilin SUN ; Yadong SUN ; Liqin SUN ; Luying SUN ; Li YAN ; Yanbing LI ; Hong LI ; Shu LI ; Ling LI ; Yiming LI ; Chenzhong LI ; Hua YANG ; Jinkui YANG ; Ling YANG ; Ying YANG ; Tao YANG ; Xiao YANG ; Xinhua XIAO ; Dan WU ; Jinsong KUANG ; Lanjie HE ; Wei GU ; Jie SHEN ; Yongfeng SONG ; Qiao ZHANG ; Hong ZHANG ; Yuwei ZHANG ; Junqing ZHANG ; Xianfeng ZHANG ; Miao ZHANG ; Yifei ZHANG ; Yingli LU ; Hong CHEN ; Li CHEN ; Bing CHEN ; Shihong CHEN ; Guiyan CHEN ; Haibing CHEN ; Lei CHEN ; Yanyan CHEN ; Genben CHEN ; Yikun ZHOU ; Xianghai ZHOU ; Qiang ZHOU ; Jiaqiang ZHOU ; Hongting ZHENG ; Zhongyan SHAN ; Jiajun ZHAO ; Dong ZHAO ; Ji HU ; Jiang HU ; Xinguo HOU ; Bimin SHI ; Tianpei HONG ; Mingxia YUAN ; Weibo XIA ; Xuejiang GU ; Yong XU ; Shuguang PANG ; Tianshu GAO ; Zuhua GAO ; Xiaohui GUO ; Hongyi CAO ; Mingfeng CAO ; Xiaopei CAO ; Jing MA ; Bin LU ; Zhen LIANG ; Jun LIANG ; Min LONG ; Yongde PENG ; Jin LU ; Hongyun LU ; Yan LU ; Chunping ZENG ; Binhong WEN ; Xueyong LOU ; Qingbo GUAN ; Lin LIAO ; Xin LIAO ; Ping XIONG ; Yaoming XUE
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(11):891-907
Body weight abnormalities, including overweight, obesity, and underweight, have become a dual public health challenge in Chinese adults: overweight and obesity lead to a variety of chronic complications, while underweight increases the risks of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and organ dysfunction. To systematically address these issues, multidisciplinary experts in endocrinology, sports science, nutrition, and psychiatry from various regions have held multiple weight management seminars. Based on the latest epidemiological data and clinical evidence, they expanded the guideline to include assessment and intervention strategies for underweight, in addition to the core content of obesity management. This guideline outlines the etiological mechanisms, evaluation methods, and multidimensional management strategies for overweight and obesity, covering key areas such as diagnosis and assessment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise prescription, pharmacological intervention, and psychological support. It is intended to provide a scientific and standardized approach to weight management across the adult population, aiming to curb the rising prevalence of obesity, mitigate complications associated with abnormal body weight, and improve nutritional status and overall quality of life.
10.Exploration of a smart service platform for multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment based on an internet hospital platform
Xie ZHAO ; Tao PAN ; Yifei SU ; Zhuojin ZHU ; Mingyuan HE ; Dan ZHANG ; Ping ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2025;41(8):604-608
With the rapid evolution of medical information technology, internet hospitals had become an integral part of China′s healthcare service system and could play a unique role in multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment (MDT). In 2023, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital built a smart service platform for MDT based on its internet hospital under the design concept of " global collaboration, process re-engineering, and smart empowerment", and officially launched in November of the same year. The platform included a five-tier architectur: user interaction, application services, data management, system integration and infrastructure, and embeds functional modules such as consultation management, an AI-assisted engine and a workflow engine. This platform covered Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Group members, implemented an online-offline integrated, end-to-end workflow (pre-intra-post consultation). It realized the integration and utilization of high-quality medical resources across regions and institutions, and improved the quality and efficiency of MDT. As of December 2024, the platform had covered 30 specialties and completed 75 MDT consultations. The consultation cycle had been shortened from the traditional MDT mode of 14.2 days to 2.4 days, effectively reducing the number of patients traveling to and from the hospital. This platform had expanded the business scope of internet hospitals, improved the utilization rate of medical resources, and could provide references for other public hospitals in China to optimize the MDT service mode.


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