1.Efficacy and Mechanism of Shuanghua Drink in Treating Primary Dysmenorrhea Based on COX-2/NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Yuncheng MA ; Yuanyuan SHI ; Zhen LIU ; Yuxi WANG ; Yuan TIAN ; Qian LI ; Xiaozhu WANG ; Cheng HE ; Wenhui XU ; Weiling WANG ; Jian GAO ; Ting WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):72-80
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of Shuanghua drink in treating primary dysmenorrhea in the rat model and explore its mechanism of action. MethodsAn oxytocin-induced writhing mouse model was established to evaluate the analgesic effect of Shuanghua drink. Forty-eight non-pregnant female institute of cancer research (ICR) mice were randomly divided into six groups, including a blank group, a model group, an ibuprofen group (85.00 mg·kg-1), a low-dose group of Shuanghua drink (7.14 mL·kg-1), a medium-dose group of Shuanghua drink (14.28 mL·kg-1), and a high-dose group of Shuanghua drink (28.57 mL·kg-1). Each group consisted of eight mice. All treatment groups received daily intragastric administration at corresponding doses for 10 consecutive days. One hour after the final administration, 2 U of oxytocin was intraperitoneally injected per mouse. The writhing latency and number of writhing within 20 minutes were recorded. A primary dysmenorrhea rat model was established by using estradiol benzoate and oxytocin to evaluate the inhibitory effect of Shuanghua drink on the contraction of uterine smooth muscle. Forty-eight non-pregnant female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were divided into six groups, including a blank group, a model group, an ibuprofen group (51.00 mg·kg-1), a low-dose group of Shuanghua drink (4.28 mL·kg-1), a medium-dose group of Shuanghua drink (8.57 mL·kg-1), and a high-dose group of Shuanghua drink (17.10 mL·kg-1). Each group consisted of eight rats. Rats received subcutaneous injections of estradiol benzoate for 10 consecutive days to enhance uterine sensitivity. On the eleventh day, oxytocin (2 U/rat) was intraperitoneally administered to induce abnormal uterine contractions for establishing the primary dysmenorrhea model. All treatment groups received daily intragastric administration from the second day of modeling for 10 days. The effects of Shuanghua drink were evaluated by using parameters including uterine motility and the variation rate of uterine motility. The mechanism of action was investigated in rats with primary dysmenorrhea. The content of prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), thromboxane B2 (TXB2), prostacyclin metabolite (6-keto-PGF1α), and β-endorphin (β-EP) in uterine tissue of rats was detected by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The changes in the content of nitric oxide (NO) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) were analyzed via colorimetric assay. Western blot was performed to determine the content of phosphorylated inhibitor of kappa B kinase beta (p-IKKβ)/IKKβ, phosphorylated inhibitor of kappa B alpha (p-IκBα), IκBα, phosphorylated p65 (p-p65), p65, and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) proteins in uterine tissue of rats. ResultsIn the oxytocin-induced writhing mouse model, the model group exhibited significantly shortened writhing latency and increased writhing frequency compared to the control group (P<0.01). Both the ibuprofen group and the high-dose group of Shuanghua drink displayed prolonged writhing latency (P<0.05), while the ibuprofen group and the low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of Shuanghua drink exhibited reduced writhing frequency (P<0.01). In the primary dysmenorrhea rat model, the uterine motility and its variation rate in the model group were significantly higher than those in the blank group (P<0.01). These parameters were markedly suppressed by ibuprofen and Shuanghua drink at all tested doses (P<0.01). For the mechanism of action, the model group showed significantly increased PGF2α/PGE2, TXB2/6-keto-PGF1α, NO, and iNOS in uterine tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01) and significantly decreased β-EP (P<0.01). These parameters were significantly attenuated in the ibuprofen group and the low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of Shuanghua drink. The PGF2α/PGE2 (P<0.01), TXB2/6-keto-PGF1α (P<0.01), NO (medium-dose group P<0.05), and iNOS (P<0.01) were reduced, and the β-EP (medium-dose group P<0.05) was up-regulated. Compared to the model group, the ibuprofen group and medium-dose group of Shuanghua drink showed significantly increased content of β-EP in the serum of rats (P<0.05). Compared to the blank group, the model group showed significantly elevated expressions of COX-2, p-IKKβ/IKKβ, p-IκBα/IκBα, and p-p65/p65 proteins (P<0.01) and significantly reduced anti-inflammatory protein IκBα (P<0.05). Compared to the model group, the ibuprofen group and the low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of Shuanghua drink showed significantly reduced expressions of COX-2 (P<0.01), p-IKKβ/IKKβ (P<0.01), p-IκBα/IκBα (P<0.05, P<0.01), and p-p65/p65(P<0.01) and up-regulated expression of IκBα protein (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionShuanghua drink effectively alleviates primary dysmenorrhea through analgesia and suppression of abnormal contractions of uterine smooth muscle. Its mechanism may be mediated by reduced levels of PGF2α/PGE2, TXB2/6-keto-PGF1α, iNOS, and NO, elevated β-EP level, and inhibited COX-2/NF-κB signaling pathway.
2.Efficacy and Mechanism of Shuanghua Drink in Treating Primary Dysmenorrhea Based on COX-2/NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Yuncheng MA ; Yuanyuan SHI ; Zhen LIU ; Yuxi WANG ; Yuan TIAN ; Qian LI ; Xiaozhu WANG ; Cheng HE ; Wenhui XU ; Weiling WANG ; Jian GAO ; Ting WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):72-80
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of Shuanghua drink in treating primary dysmenorrhea in the rat model and explore its mechanism of action. MethodsAn oxytocin-induced writhing mouse model was established to evaluate the analgesic effect of Shuanghua drink. Forty-eight non-pregnant female institute of cancer research (ICR) mice were randomly divided into six groups, including a blank group, a model group, an ibuprofen group (85.00 mg·kg-1), a low-dose group of Shuanghua drink (7.14 mL·kg-1), a medium-dose group of Shuanghua drink (14.28 mL·kg-1), and a high-dose group of Shuanghua drink (28.57 mL·kg-1). Each group consisted of eight mice. All treatment groups received daily intragastric administration at corresponding doses for 10 consecutive days. One hour after the final administration, 2 U of oxytocin was intraperitoneally injected per mouse. The writhing latency and number of writhing within 20 minutes were recorded. A primary dysmenorrhea rat model was established by using estradiol benzoate and oxytocin to evaluate the inhibitory effect of Shuanghua drink on the contraction of uterine smooth muscle. Forty-eight non-pregnant female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were divided into six groups, including a blank group, a model group, an ibuprofen group (51.00 mg·kg-1), a low-dose group of Shuanghua drink (4.28 mL·kg-1), a medium-dose group of Shuanghua drink (8.57 mL·kg-1), and a high-dose group of Shuanghua drink (17.10 mL·kg-1). Each group consisted of eight rats. Rats received subcutaneous injections of estradiol benzoate for 10 consecutive days to enhance uterine sensitivity. On the eleventh day, oxytocin (2 U/rat) was intraperitoneally administered to induce abnormal uterine contractions for establishing the primary dysmenorrhea model. All treatment groups received daily intragastric administration from the second day of modeling for 10 days. The effects of Shuanghua drink were evaluated by using parameters including uterine motility and the variation rate of uterine motility. The mechanism of action was investigated in rats with primary dysmenorrhea. The content of prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), thromboxane B2 (TXB2), prostacyclin metabolite (6-keto-PGF1α), and β-endorphin (β-EP) in uterine tissue of rats was detected by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The changes in the content of nitric oxide (NO) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) were analyzed via colorimetric assay. Western blot was performed to determine the content of phosphorylated inhibitor of kappa B kinase beta (p-IKKβ)/IKKβ, phosphorylated inhibitor of kappa B alpha (p-IκBα), IκBα, phosphorylated p65 (p-p65), p65, and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) proteins in uterine tissue of rats. ResultsIn the oxytocin-induced writhing mouse model, the model group exhibited significantly shortened writhing latency and increased writhing frequency compared to the control group (P<0.01). Both the ibuprofen group and the high-dose group of Shuanghua drink displayed prolonged writhing latency (P<0.05), while the ibuprofen group and the low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of Shuanghua drink exhibited reduced writhing frequency (P<0.01). In the primary dysmenorrhea rat model, the uterine motility and its variation rate in the model group were significantly higher than those in the blank group (P<0.01). These parameters were markedly suppressed by ibuprofen and Shuanghua drink at all tested doses (P<0.01). For the mechanism of action, the model group showed significantly increased PGF2α/PGE2, TXB2/6-keto-PGF1α, NO, and iNOS in uterine tissue (P<0.05, P<0.01) and significantly decreased β-EP (P<0.01). These parameters were significantly attenuated in the ibuprofen group and the low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of Shuanghua drink. The PGF2α/PGE2 (P<0.01), TXB2/6-keto-PGF1α (P<0.01), NO (medium-dose group P<0.05), and iNOS (P<0.01) were reduced, and the β-EP (medium-dose group P<0.05) was up-regulated. Compared to the model group, the ibuprofen group and medium-dose group of Shuanghua drink showed significantly increased content of β-EP in the serum of rats (P<0.05). Compared to the blank group, the model group showed significantly elevated expressions of COX-2, p-IKKβ/IKKβ, p-IκBα/IκBα, and p-p65/p65 proteins (P<0.01) and significantly reduced anti-inflammatory protein IκBα (P<0.05). Compared to the model group, the ibuprofen group and the low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of Shuanghua drink showed significantly reduced expressions of COX-2 (P<0.01), p-IKKβ/IKKβ (P<0.01), p-IκBα/IκBα (P<0.05, P<0.01), and p-p65/p65(P<0.01) and up-regulated expression of IκBα protein (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionShuanghua drink effectively alleviates primary dysmenorrhea through analgesia and suppression of abnormal contractions of uterine smooth muscle. Its mechanism may be mediated by reduced levels of PGF2α/PGE2, TXB2/6-keto-PGF1α, iNOS, and NO, elevated β-EP level, and inhibited COX-2/NF-κB signaling pathway.
3.STAR Guideline Terminology(Ⅱ): Clinical Question Formulation, Evidence Retrieval and Appraisal, and Recommendation Development
Di ZHU ; Haodong LI ; Zijun WANG ; Qianling SHI ; Hui LIU ; Yishan QIN ; Yuanyuan YAO ; Zhewei LI ; Hongfeng HE ; Jinhui TIAN ; Long GE ; Yaolong CHEN ;
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(3):756-764
To introduce and analyze guideline terminology related to clinical question formulation, evidence retrieval and appraisal, and recommendation development. A systematic search was conducted in guideline development manuals and relevant methodological literature, covering publications up to October 25, 2024. Terminology related to the three aforementioned stages of related to guideline development was extracted from the included literature, standardized, and refined through consensus meetings to finalize a comprehensive terminology list and definitions. A total of 30 guideline development manuals and 15 methodological articles were included, and 23 core terms were identified. It is recommended to develop a standardized and scientifically sound guideline terminology system with unified naming, clear definitions, and alignment with the linguistic environment and usage habits in China. At the same time, it is essential to strengthen terminology training for both guideline developers and users based on this system, in order to deepen their correct understanding and proper application of guideline terminology.
4.Renal Protective Mechanism of Danggui Shaoyaosan in db/db Mice Based on RhoA/ROCK/NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Luyu HOU ; Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Wenjing SHI ; Shilong GUO ; Zixuan WANG ; Linlin ZHENG ; Dengzhou GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(24):30-38
ObjectiveTo investigate whether Danggui Shaoyaosan (DSS) inhibits oxidative stress and alleviates inflammation via the Ras homolog family member A (RhoA)/Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase 1 (ROCK)/nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) signaling pathway, thereby delaying the progression of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and exerting a nephroprotective effect. MethodsEight db/m mice were assigned to the normal group, and forty 8-week-old db/db mice were randomly divided into the model group, DSS low-dose group (8.39 g·kg-1), DSS medium-dose group (16.77 g·kg-1), DSS high-dose group (33.54 g·kg-1), and irbesartan group (0.025 g·kg-1), with eight mice in each group. All groups were administered the corresponding treatment by gavage once daily for 12 weeks. The normal and model groups received an equal volume of saline. During administration, changes in body weight, fasting blood glucose (FBG), and 24 hour urinary protein (24 h UTP) were observed. After 12 consecutive weeks of administration, hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Masson's trichrome staining were used to observe renal histopathological changes in each group. The levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in renal tissue were detected using the dihydroethidium (DHE) method. The expression levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in renal tissue were determined. Serum interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The mRNA expression levels of RhoA, ROCK1, and NF-κB p65 in renal tissues were detected by Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). Protein expression levels of fibronectin (FN), Collagen Ⅳ(Col Ⅳ), transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), RhoA, ROCK, and NF-κB p65 in renal tissues were determined by Western blot. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group showed significantly increased body weight, FBG, and 24 h UTP levels (P<0.01), elevated serum IL-1β and IL-6 levels, enlarged glomerular volume, diffuse mesangial expansion, increased mesangial matrix, and marked collagen fiber proliferation in renal tissues. SOD activity was decreased, while MDA, ROS, RhoA, ROCK1, and NF-κB p65 mRNA expression levels were increased (P<0.01), and the protein expression levels of FN, Col Ⅳ, TGF-β1, RhoA, ROCK, and NF-κB p65 were also elevated (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the DSS low-, medium-, and high-dose groups and the irbesartan group showed reductions in body weight, FBG, and 24 h UTP, decreased serum IL-1β and IL-6 levels, varying degrees of improvement in renal histopathology, increased SOD activity, decreased MDA levels, reduced ROS expression, and significantly downregulated RhoA, ROCK1, and NF-κB p65 mRNA expression (P<0.05, P<0.01), as well as reduced protein expression levels of FN, Col Ⅳ, TGF-β1, RhoA, ROCK, and NF-κB p65 (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionDSS can alleviate oxidative stress and inflammation, reduce extracellular matrix deposition, and delay renal fibrosis progression in db/db mice. Its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of the RhoA/ROCK/NF-κB signaling pathway, thereby exerting a therapeutic effect on DKD.
5.Correlation between serum PARP1,sTNFR1 and ventricular arrhythmias in patients with chronic heart failure
Ling XIAO ; Yuanyuan SHI ; Yifan MA ; Yingying LIU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(22):2779-2783
Objective To investigate the correlation between serum polyadenyldiphosphate ribose polymer-ase(PARP)1,soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor 1(sTNFR1),and ventricular arrhythmias(VA)in pa-tients with chronic heart failure(CHF).Methods A total of 117 CHF patients who visited the hospital from August 2021 to February 2023 were selected as the research objects,and were regarded as the CHF group.Ac-cording to whether VA occurred during hospitalization,they were separated into a VA group of 25 cases and a non VA group of 92 cases.A total of 120 healthy individuals who underwent physical examinations were re-garded as the healthy group.Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was applied to determine the expression levels of serum PARP1 and sTNFR1 in the research objects.Spearman method was applied for correlation a-nalysis.Logistic regression was applied to analyze the factors affecting the occurrence of VA in CHF patients.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was applied to analyze the predictive value of serum PARP1 and sTNFR1 levels in evaluating the occurrence of VA in CHF patients.Results The serum PARP1 and sT-NFR1 levels in the CHF group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).The serum PARP1 and sTNFR1 levels in the VA group were obviously higher than those in the non VA group(P<0.05).The cardiac troponin 1(cTnⅠ)in the VA group was higher than that in the non VA group,and the proportion of heart function grade Ⅰ,left ventricular ejection fraction,and hemoglobin(Hb)were lower than those in the non VA group(P<0.05).The levels of serum PARP1 and sTNFR1 were positively correlated with cTnⅠ and cardiac function grading,but negatively correlated with Hb and left ventricular ejection fraction(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that PARP1 and sTNFR1 were risk factors for VA in CHF patients(P<0.05).ROC curve shows that the area under the curve(AUC)of the combined prediction of serum PARP1 and sTNFR1 for the occurrence of VA in CHF patients was 0.909,which was higher than those of single pre-dictions(ZPARP1-combination=2.023,P=0.043,ZsTNFR1-combination=2.077,P=0.038),and the sensitivity and the spe-cificity were 92.00%and 72.83%,respectively.Conclusion Serum PARP1 and sTNFR1 expression is up-reg-ulated in CHF patients,and their high expression is closely related to the occurrence of VA in CHF patients.The combination of the two has high predictive value for VA.
6.Effect of esketamine on tonsillectomy combined with endoscopic-assisted transoral adenoidectomy
Feng HU ; Jun SHI ; Ming ZHU ; Yuanyuan ZHAO ; Letao YU
China Journal of Endoscopy 2024;30(9):17-25
Objective To investigate the effect of esketamine on postoperative analgesia,stress response and serum tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and interleukin-1β(IL-1β)levels in children undergoing tonsillectomy(TE)combined with endoscopic-assisted transoral adenoidectomy(ETA).Methods 98 children with tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy from January 2023 to August 2023.They were divided into two groups randomly,with 49 cases in each group.Children in both groups received the same TE plus ETA treatment,and were given the same anesthesia induction and maintenance.The observation group was given 0.5 mg/kg of esketamine injection intravenously 20 min before the operation ended,while the control group same dose of normal saline intravenously.The operation and anesthesia recovery were observed in the two groups.The scores of the face,legs,activity,cry,consolability behavioral tool(FLACC)and pediatric anesthesia emergence delirium scale(PAED)were compared between the two groups immediately after extubation(T1),10 min after extubation(T2),20 min after extubation(T3),30 min after extubation(T4)and 60 min after extubation(T5).The stress response indicators and inflammatory reaction mediators were tested at the time entering the operating room(T0)and T5 time points.And the two groups were also compared in terms of adverse reactions.Results There were no significant differences in surgical duration,extubation time,wake-up time and length of postanesthesia care unit(PACU)stay between the two groups(P>0.05).The FLACC and PAED scores at T1,T2,T3,T4 and T5 time points in observation group were lower than those of the control group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The serum cortisol(Cor),angiotensin Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and interleukin-iβ(IL-1β)levels of the two groups at T5 time point were higher than those at T0 time point,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).At T5 time point,the levels of serum Cor,Ang Ⅱ,TNF-α and IL-1β in observation group were lower than those of the control group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The incidence of adverse reactions in observation group was significantly lower than that in control group,the difference was statistically significant(8.16%and 24.49%,P<0.05).Conclusion Application of esketamine in the operation of TE combined with ETA in children can achieve exert good sedative and analgesic outcomes,and effectively reduce the stress response and inflammatory reaction caused by surgical trauma in children.
7.Exercise rehabilitation experience of stroke patients:a qualitative meta-synthesis
Huiling SHI ; Qing WANG ; Yuanyuan JIANG ; Min ZHANG ; Yuting DAI ; Kangling JI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(11):1397-1404
Objective To systematically evaluate the qualitative research on the experience and feeling of elderly patients with hip fracture during rehabilitation.Methods We searched databases including the PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,CNAIHL,CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,SinoMed.The literature of qualitative research on the exercise rehabilitation experience of stroke patients from the establishment of the database to August 17,2023 was retrieved.Results A total of 59 clear research topics were extracted,and 14 new categories were formed after induction and integration,which were finally merged into 5 integrated results.Integration results 1:Perceived benefits of exercise rehabilitation.Integration results 2:Multiple driving forces of exercise rehabilitation.Integration results 3:Gradual loss of patience in long-term rehabilitation.Integrated results 4:Generating new rehabilitation needs and actively coping with them.Integrated results 5:There are many difficulties in carrying out self-rehabilitation.Conclusion During the process of exercise rehabilitation for stroke patients,medical personnel should pay attention to the patients'actual feelings,inner needs,and the practical challenges they face in participating in exercise rehabilitation.Personalized exercise rehabilitation facilitation strategies should be developed for stroke patients,aiming for the scientific and precise advancement of exercise rehabilitation,and ultimately improving long-term rehabilitation outcomes for patients.
8.Predictive value of the differential distribution of peripheral lymphocyte subsets before and after the first 131I treatment on therapeutic response in patients with papillary thyroid cancer
Junyu ZHANG ; Di FAN ; Zhiyong SHI ; Tiane LUO ; Zhifang WU ; Hongliang WANG ; Keyi LU ; Suyun YANG ; Lixiang WU ; Tingting HU ; Yuanyuan MOU ; Sijin LI ; Haiyan LIU
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2024;44(12):730-735
Objective:To investigate the predictive value of differential distribution of peripheral lymphocyte subsets before and after the first 131I treatment on the therapeutic response to 131I treatment in patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). Methods:A retrospective study was conducted on 46 PTC patients (16 males, 30 females, age 20-77 years) who underwent total thyroidectomy and received 131I treatment between January 2021 and August 2021 in First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University. Peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets (T, B, CD4 + T, CD8 + T, natural killer (NK), helper T (Th)1, Th2, Th17, and regulatory T (Treg) cells) were measured 1-2 d before and 30 d after 131I treatment. Based on serological and imaging evidence, therapeutic response at 6-12 months post- 131I therapy was categorized as either excellent response (ER) or non-excellent response (NER). Differences of preablative stimulated thyroglobulin (psTg) and clinical baseline characteristics between two groups were assessed by using independent-sample t test, paired t test, or Mann-Whitney U test. Predictive value of lymphocyte subsets before and after 131I treatment for therapeutic response was assessed through logistic regression analysis, ROC curve analysis, and decision curve analysis (DCA). Results:In ER group ( n=33) and NER group ( n=13), most lymphocyte subsets showed different degrees of reduction 30 d after 131I treatment compared to before 131I treatment, such as T, B, CD4 + T and Th1 cells in ER group, as well as T, B, CD4 + T, Th1, Th2, Th17, and Treg cells in NER group ( t values: 2.41-9.57, all P<0.05). Before 131I treatment, NER group had significantly higher levels of psTg, Th2, Th17, and Treg cells compared to the ER group ( t values: from -3.32 to -2.48, U=29.00, all P<0.05). After 131I treatment, most of lymphocyte subsets in NER group (T, B, CD4 + T, CD8 + T, Th1 and Treg cells) showed higher trend than those in ER group but without statistical significances ( t values: from -1.12 to -0.06, all P>0.05). Th2 cells before 131I treatment (odds ratio ( OR)=25.00, 95% CI: 1.36-459.10, P=0.030) was identified as a risk factor for NER. ROC curve analysis indicated that AUCs of psTg and Th2 cells for predicting therapeutic response were 0.932 and 0.790, respectively, which was 0.958 for the combined psTg and Th2 cells. DCA showed that within the threshold probability range of 10%-60%, the curves for psTg, Th2 cells, and the combined psTg and Th2 cells were all higher than the extreme curve, suggesting good effect. Conclusions:Most lymphocyte subsets decrease to varying degrees, and NER group shows a significant decrease 30 d after 131I treatment. Th2 cells may be a risk factor for poor response to 131I treatment, providing a certain value in predicting the therapeutic response to 131I treatment.
9.Summary of the best evidence for early recognition of patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment
Deyue XIA ; Qing WANG ; Yuanyuan JIANG ; Huiling SHI ; Yan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2024;18(9):693-700
Objective:To search, evaluate and integrate the best evidence for early recognition of patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI).Methods:With"stroke""cognitive impairment"and"identif"as search terms, according to the 6S evidence resource pyramid model, a top-down systematic retrieval was conducted for literature on early identification of PSCI in UpToDate, BMJ Best Practice, the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), National institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Medlive and other guideline websites, American Stroke Association (ASA), American Heart Association (AHA), European Stroke Organization (ESO), Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC), Australian Stroke Foundation (ASF), Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and other association networks, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang Knowledge Data Service Platform, VIP database, Chinese Biomedical Database, Chinese Medical Journal Full Text Database and other databases. The search time was from the establishment of the databases to February 8, 2024. Two researchers trained in normative evidence-based methodology conducted literature screening, quality evaluation, and independent evidence extraction in accordance with the principle of evidence integration.Results:A total of 21 articles were included, including 1 clinical decision support, 8 guidelines, 3 expert consensus, and 9 systematic reviews. The best evidence summarized included 24 recommendations from 6 aspects, including screening objects, screening timing, screening practitioners, pre-screening assessment, screening tools and post-screening assessment, of which 70.8% was class 2b and above evidence, and 41.7% of the evidence was recommended with strength A.Conclusions:The literature on early identification of PSCI patients is of high quality and high level of evidence. The key to early identification of PSCI patients for medical professionals is to consider individual differences, select appropriate screening tools and conduct cognitive screening as soon as possible.
10.Evaluation of effects of Mycobacterium marinum on macrophages through a metabolomics analysis
Lu YANG ; Zhenzhen WANG ; Ying SHI ; Huiting ZHONG ; Yuanyuan YU ; Han MA ; Yanqing CHEN
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2024;57(11):1037-1044
Objective:To analyze changes in energy metabolism and oxylipin metabolism in macrophages after stimulation by Mycobacterium marinum ( M. marinum) using targeted metabolomics, and to provide insights into the mechanisms underlying the immune defense by macrophages against M. marinum infections. Methods:Mouse bone marrow-derived macrophages were obtained from the bilateral femurs of mice, and cultured cells were divided into two groups: the active M. marinum group and the inactivated M. marinum group. Bacterial suspensions were prepared using M. marinum clinical isolates; the active M. marinum group was treated with live M. marinum suspensions for 12 hours, while the inactivated M. marinum group with inactivated M. marinum suspensions for 12 hours. Cell morphology was observed through microscopy, and cell length was measured. Cell lysates collected from both groups were subjected to liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analysis to detect energy and oxylipin metabolites. A t-test was utilized to compare the lengths of macrophages between the two groups, while principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis were conducted to identify differential metabolites. Results:Under the microscope, macrophages in the active M. marinum group formed more granuloma-like cell aggregates compared with those in the inactivated M. marinum group; the macrophages were significantly thinner and longer in the inactivated M. marinum group (439.52 ± 91.67 μm) than in the active M. marinum group (289.96 ± 70.11 μm, P < 0.001). Principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis of energy metabolism and oxylipin metabolism in macrophages demonstrated good separation between the two groups. As for the energy metabolism, a total of 12 differential metabolites were identified, with the amino acid metabolism showing the most significant changes. Specifically, there was a significant increase in the content of L-citrulline, while the content of L-leucine and serine decreased. As for the oxylipin metabolism, 20 differential metabolites were identified, with the arachidonic acid metabolism showing the most significant changes. Conclusions:Macrophages stimulated by live M. marinum exhibited altered amino acid metabolism and arachidonic acid metabolism compared with those stimulated by inactivated M. marinum, characterized by an increase in L-citrulline content, a decrease in L-leucine and serine levels, and alterations in arachidonic acid content.

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