1.Research progress of mitochondria in uveal melanoma
Xiqianru ZHANG ; Ruifeng WANG ; Rouqing WU ; Yongqi LIU ; Yuemei ZHANG
International Eye Science 2026;26(4):600-604
Uveal melanoma(UM)is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults and arises predominantly from the choroid. Mitochondria, as essential organelles, not only fuel energy metabolism, but also orchestrate signal transduction and apoptosis. Recent studies have progressively uncovered the multifaceted roles of mitochondria in UM, including mitochondrial DNA copy-number alterations, reprogramming of mitochondria-related metabolic genes, and mitochondria-dependent autophagy. Moreover, mitochondria modulate UM progression partly through the PI3K/AKT axis. Natural compounds and small-molecule drugs that impair mitochondrial function have also shown promising activity in inducing UM cell dysfunction. These findings provide new insights into UM pathogenesis and highlight mitochondria as potential therapeutic targets.
2.Ethical challenges and countermeasures of generative artificial intelligence in medical informed consent: a case study of Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer
Yongqi REN ; Mengyuan LI ; Xing LIU ; Xiaomin WANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(3):307-313
Informed consent constitutes a fundamental ethical principle in medical practice. With the in-depth integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) represented by Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) with medicine, it has brought revolutionary development to traditional informed consent while also introducing new ethical challenges. ChatGPT offers features such as improving the readability of informed consent content, enhancing its comprehensiveness and accuracy, and increasing the convenience of obtaining informed consent. However, as the application of ChatGPT in informed consent is still in the exploratory stage, it is imperative to proactively and fully consider the accompanying ethical issues, such as information security, liability determination, transparency, and fairness. This paper conducted an ethical analysis on the challenges faced by generative AI, represented by ChatGPT, in the application of informed consent and proposed countermeasures, such as upholding free and fully informed consent, strengthening the balance of rights and obligations in informed consent, and establishing a transparent and fair supervision mechanism. The aim was to promote the ethically compliant, orderly, and controllable development of generative AI in the field of medical informed consent.
3.Research Progress on the Mechanism of Intestinal Administration of Chinese Medicine in Treating Ulcerative Colitis
Geng YU ; Xu WANG ; Lin DING ; Tingting LIU ; Yongqi ZHAO ; Xia WU ; Faming ZHANG ; Xiuhong WU
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(10):1300-1311
Chinese medicine intestinal administration(CMIA)can avoid the degradation of drugs in gastric acid,bypass the first-pass effect of the liver,and deliver drugs directly to the lesion site.This approach increases local drug concentration,reduces drug dosage,and enhances bioavailability.This study systematically introduces the advantages,drug dosage forms,and whole-colon deliv-ery technologies of CMIA for treating UC,and reviews its mechanisms of action,including repairing intestinal epithelial layer and mu-cous layer,regulating the intestinal microbiota,improving immune function,and promoting local blood circulation.It also analyzes the current progress and limitations of research,aiming to provide a more solid theoretical basis for the treatment of UC with Chinese medi-cine and to offer references for the development of UC therapeutic drugs and administration methods.
4.Feasibility analysis of bilateral uterine artery embolization via distal radial artery access
Faliang DAI ; Chunhai LI ; Jun HOU ; Tianshu LIU ; Yongqi JI ; Fangfang ZHANG ; Yan JIAO ; Guoning TIAN ; Yixing LIU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(9):1549-1552
Objective To explore the feasibility and safety of bilateral uterine artery embolization(UAE)via distal radial artery access.Methods Thirty patients who underwent bilateral UAE were selected.They were divided into distal radial artery group(14 cases)and femoral artery group(16 cases).The clinical signs,puncture times,operation time,compression hemostasis time,discomfort scores,microcatheter non-use rates,and complication rates of the two groups were analyzed,the feasibility and safety of bilateral UAE via distal radial artery access were evaluated.Results The mean number of puncture times in the distal radial artery group was 1.6 times that of the femoral artery group,and the puncture pain score was 1.5 times that of the femoral artery group(P<0.05).The operation time and puncture point compression hemostasis time in the distal radial artery group were shorter than those in the femoral artery group,and the discomfort score of compression hemostasis in the distal radial artery group was lower than that in the femoral artery group(P<0.01).The proportions who did not use microcatheters in the two groups accounted for 28.6%and 6.3%,respectively,the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Four patients with poor access vessels were found in the distal radial artery group(P<0.05).Conclusion Bilateral UAE via distal radial artery access is safe and feasible.
5.Exploration on Cell Pyroptosis in Acute Lung Injury Based on"Yin-yang"Theory and"Pathogenic Factors and Healthy Qi"Theory
Linfeng RUAN ; Yali LUO ; Xiaofeng QI ; Linna MA ; Nini LIAN ; Mengyong XIAO ; Yongqi LIU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(4):19-24
In the pathological process of acute lung injury,uncontrolled inflammatory response will lead to severe consequences,and pyroptosis plays a vital factor in a cell programmed inflammatory necrosis.When the body is imbalanced due to excessive pyroptosis,it can lead to lung injury in the lungs.TCM emphasizes the balance of the body and the balance of yin and yang.Based on the"yin-yang"theory and"pathogenic factors and healthy qi"theory of TCM,this article discussed the yin-yang changes,growth and decline,and opposing constraints of cell pyroptosis in the occurrence and development of acute lung injury at the cellular level,and explained the possible basis of TCM in preventing and treating cell pyroptosis,providing theoretical reference for the intervention of TCM in the prevention and treatment of acute lung injury with cell pyroptosis.
6.Current situation and influencing factors of family resilience of children with cancer
Funa YANG ; Rui YANG ; Yan QIN ; Junhan CHEN ; Lanwei GUO ; Yongqi WANG ; Kayan HO ; Qi LIU ; Ting MAO ; Xiaoxiao MEI ; Wenying WANG ; Xiaoxia XU ; Hongying SHI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(4):446-453
Objective To investigate the current status of family resilience of children with cancer and analyze its influencing factors,to provide a basis for medical staff to formulate intervention plans.Methods Using a convenient sampling method,children with cancer who were hospitalized in 2 tertiary hospitals in Henan Province from January to April 2024 were selected for the survey.A general information questionnaire,family resilience assessment scale,quality of life family version,ZBI caregiver burden interview,and social support rating scale were used to understand the current status of family resilience of children with cancer and to explore the related influencing factors by univariate analysis and multiple stepwise linear regression analysis.Results A total of 280 questionnaires were distributed and 265 valid questionnaires were recovered,with a valid questionnaire recovery rate of 94.64%.The total score of family resilience for primary caregivers of children with cancer was(185.63±30.66).The multiple stepwise linear regression analysis results showed that the children's self-care ability,caregiver's work status,family care burden,and social support level were the influencing factors for family resilience of children with cancer(P<0.05),and the explanatory variance was 51.3%.Conclusion The family resilience of children with cancer is at a medium level.The worse the children's self-care ability and the heavier the family care burden,the worse the family resilience;the caregiver's work status and good social support are helpful for the family resilience of children with cancer.Healthcare workers should develop intervention programs to address these factors to enhance the family resilience of children with cancer.
7.Research Progress on the Mechanism of Intestinal Administration of Chinese Medicine in Treating Ulcerative Colitis
Geng YU ; Xu WANG ; Lin DING ; Tingting LIU ; Yongqi ZHAO ; Xia WU ; Faming ZHANG ; Xiuhong WU
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(10):1300-1311
Chinese medicine intestinal administration(CMIA)can avoid the degradation of drugs in gastric acid,bypass the first-pass effect of the liver,and deliver drugs directly to the lesion site.This approach increases local drug concentration,reduces drug dosage,and enhances bioavailability.This study systematically introduces the advantages,drug dosage forms,and whole-colon deliv-ery technologies of CMIA for treating UC,and reviews its mechanisms of action,including repairing intestinal epithelial layer and mu-cous layer,regulating the intestinal microbiota,improving immune function,and promoting local blood circulation.It also analyzes the current progress and limitations of research,aiming to provide a more solid theoretical basis for the treatment of UC with Chinese medi-cine and to offer references for the development of UC therapeutic drugs and administration methods.
8.Protective Effect of Siraitiae fructus Qingyan Formula on Acute Pharyngitis in Rats
Wei LIU ; Jianling YAO ; Juan QIN ; Yuqing YANG ; Yongqi YANG ; Letian YING ; Feng ZHANG ; Jing JIA ; Gaimei SHE
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(10):2864-2877
Objective To study the effect and possible mechanism of Siraitiae fructus Qingyan Formula(SQF)on acute pharyngitis(AP)rats induced by ammonia water.Methods The active ingredients and targets of SQF were obtained from TCMSP database,pharyngitis targets were acquired from disease databases such as DrugBank,and the common targets were identified through intersections.Constructing protein-protein interaction(PPI)networks to obtain key targets.GO and KEGG enrichment analysis were carried out,and the"active ingredients-targets-pathways"network was constructed.Discovery Studio 2019 was used for molecular docking of active ingredients.The acute pharyngitis model was induced by fixed point quantitative application of ammonia water.After Siraitiae fructus Qingyan oral thick paste(SQP)low-,medium-and high-dose(4,8,16 g/kg)administration,The body mass,general behavior and symptoms of the rats were monitored continuously,and the score of pharyngeal swelling was recorded;the pathological changes of pharyngeal were observed by HE staining.The classification and the count of inflammatory cells were determined.The expression of inflammatory factors(IL-6,IL-1β,PGE2)and PI3K-AKT signaling pathways in pharyngeal tissues were assessed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).Results A total of 35 active ingredients,223 action targets and 2549 pharyngitis related targets were obtained through network pharmacology,with 153 common targets in total.The key targets were protein kinase B(PKB or AKT).Pathways involved PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.Combined with key targets,it was speculated that PI3K-AKT is an important signaling pathway for the treatment of acute pharyngitis with SQF.Compared with the model group,the related symptoms of AP rats were alleviated after the treatment of SQP.The redness and swelling of pharynx were significantly improved(P<0.001).The hyperplasia of the upper mucosa of pharyngeal was alleviated or disappeared,infiltration of a small amount of inflammatory cells,and hypertrophy and hyperplasia of submucosa glandular cells were alleviated.The numbers of inflammatory cells in blood of rats significantly decreased(P<0.05).And the mRNA expression levels of IL-6,IL-1β and PGE2 in pharyngeal tissues were significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.001),while the mRNA expression levels of PI3K,AKT and mTOR mRNA were remarkably raised(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion SQF has obvious improvement effect on AP rats,and its mechanism may be related to reducing inflammation level,improving pharyngeal mucosa hyperplasia,inflammatory cells infiltration,hypertrophy and hyperplasia of submucosal glandular cells,and regulating PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.
9.Research progress on the role of polygenic risk scores and gene-environment interactions in the risk and recognition of depression
Rui LIU ; Yongqi SHAO ; Yufan CAI ; Wenji CHEN ; Zhi XU
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2025;58(3):232-237
Depression is a psychological disorder that imposes a tremendous social burden, with a high prevalence in China. In recent years, the number of diagnosed cases of depression in China has steadily increased, yet the recognition rate of the disease remains low. Depression demostrates a clear familial aggregation pattern. To improve its recognition, numberous studies have utilized the polygenic risk score for major depressive disorder (MDD-PRS) as a potential genetic marker to identify high-risk populations. This article reviews the latest progress and research on the use of MDD-PRS in depression, aiming to clarify its capacity to capture genetic variations associated with depression, its interaction with environmental factors, and their relationship to the onset of the disorder. Additionally, this review evaluates the predictive performance of existing risk models for depression and proposes potential directions for future research.
10.Protective Effect of Siraitiae fructus Qingyan Formula on Acute Pharyngitis in Rats
Wei LIU ; Jianling YAO ; Juan QIN ; Yuqing YANG ; Yongqi YANG ; Letian YING ; Feng ZHANG ; Jing JIA ; Gaimei SHE
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(10):2864-2877
Objective To study the effect and possible mechanism of Siraitiae fructus Qingyan Formula(SQF)on acute pharyngitis(AP)rats induced by ammonia water.Methods The active ingredients and targets of SQF were obtained from TCMSP database,pharyngitis targets were acquired from disease databases such as DrugBank,and the common targets were identified through intersections.Constructing protein-protein interaction(PPI)networks to obtain key targets.GO and KEGG enrichment analysis were carried out,and the"active ingredients-targets-pathways"network was constructed.Discovery Studio 2019 was used for molecular docking of active ingredients.The acute pharyngitis model was induced by fixed point quantitative application of ammonia water.After Siraitiae fructus Qingyan oral thick paste(SQP)low-,medium-and high-dose(4,8,16 g/kg)administration,The body mass,general behavior and symptoms of the rats were monitored continuously,and the score of pharyngeal swelling was recorded;the pathological changes of pharyngeal were observed by HE staining.The classification and the count of inflammatory cells were determined.The expression of inflammatory factors(IL-6,IL-1β,PGE2)and PI3K-AKT signaling pathways in pharyngeal tissues were assessed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).Results A total of 35 active ingredients,223 action targets and 2549 pharyngitis related targets were obtained through network pharmacology,with 153 common targets in total.The key targets were protein kinase B(PKB or AKT).Pathways involved PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.Combined with key targets,it was speculated that PI3K-AKT is an important signaling pathway for the treatment of acute pharyngitis with SQF.Compared with the model group,the related symptoms of AP rats were alleviated after the treatment of SQP.The redness and swelling of pharynx were significantly improved(P<0.001).The hyperplasia of the upper mucosa of pharyngeal was alleviated or disappeared,infiltration of a small amount of inflammatory cells,and hypertrophy and hyperplasia of submucosa glandular cells were alleviated.The numbers of inflammatory cells in blood of rats significantly decreased(P<0.05).And the mRNA expression levels of IL-6,IL-1β and PGE2 in pharyngeal tissues were significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.001),while the mRNA expression levels of PI3K,AKT and mTOR mRNA were remarkably raised(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion SQF has obvious improvement effect on AP rats,and its mechanism may be related to reducing inflammation level,improving pharyngeal mucosa hyperplasia,inflammatory cells infiltration,hypertrophy and hyperplasia of submucosal glandular cells,and regulating PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.

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