1.Meta analysis of the efficacy of digital psychological therapies on depressive symptoms among adolescents
YANG Xuan, YANG Dong, CAI Rui, TANG Yuping, YE Sheng, LUO Yaoyue
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(4):531-537
Objective:
To systematically evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and maintenance effects of digital psychological therapies on depressive symptoms among adolescents, so as to provide a reference for clinical practice.
Methods:
Randomized controlled trial(RCT) investigating digital psychological therapies to improve depressive symptoms among adolescents were searched across databases, including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang database, VIP database, and SinoMed, from database inception to November 20, 2025. Following literature screening, quality assessment, and data extraction, a Meta analysis was performed using Stata 18.0 software.
Results:
A total of 20 studies involving 2 042 adolescents aged 11-19 were included. The Meta analysis revealed that digital psychological therapies significantly alleviated depressive symptoms in adolescents ( SMD =-0.59, 95% CI =-0.85 to -0.32, P <0.01). The therapeutic effect was sustained at long term follow up ( SMD =-0.21, 95% CI =-0.34 to -0.09, P <0.01). Furthermore, depression scores in the intervention group showed a continued decrease from post intervention to long term follow up ( SMD =-0.28, 95% CI =-0.41 to -0.14, P <0.01). Egger s linear regression test indicated possible publication bias (Kendall s tall=0.28, P <0.01).
Conclusions
Digital psychological therapies can effectively improve depressive symptoms among adolescents, with stable long term efficacy. However, current evidence remains limited and exhibits substantial heterogeneity. Therefore, further large sample, high quality RCTs are warranted to validate the effectiveness of this intervention.
2.Effects and mechanisms of action of Yiqi wenyang huwei decoction in improving bronchial asthma in rats
Yunqing YANG ; Jianyu XIE ; Wei TANG ; Chao YE ; Qiangqiang YU ; Peng SUN ; Yuping YANG ; Jianwei YU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(10):1264-1271
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects and potential mechanism of Yiqi wenyang huwei decoction (YQWY) in improving airway inflammation and remodeling in rats with bronchial asthma (BA) based on the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/myeloid differentiation primary response protein 88 (MyD88)/nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway. METHODS Male SD rats were randomly divided into the normal group, the model group, the dexamethasone group (positive control, 0.5 mg/kg), and YQWY low-, medium- and high-dose groups (5, 10, 20 g/kg, calculated by the crude drug), with 8 rats in each group. Except for the normal group, rats in all other groups were sensitized twice with ovalbumin combined with aerosol challenge to establish a BA model. From day 14 to day 34 of the experiment, the rats in each group were administered the corresponding drug solution or normal saline intragastrically, once a day, 1 hour before aerosol challenge. At 24 hours after the final aerosol challenge, asthma symptom scores were assessed, serum levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) were measured, and the levels of inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-4, interleukin-5, interleukin-13 and tumor necrosis factor-α) and the numbers of inflammatory cells (white blood cell, eosinophil, neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte and basophil) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were determined. Pathological changes in lung tissue were observed. The mRNA expressions of TLR4, MyD88 and NF-κB, as well as the protein expressions of TLR4, MyD88, NF-κB p65 and phosphorylated NF-κB p65 in lung tissue, were detected. RESULTS Compared with the model group, the pathological changes, such as inflammatory cell infiltration, abnormal deposition of collagen fibers, and goblet cell hyperplasia in the lung tissue of rats in each drug group, were alleviated to varying degrees. The asthma symptom scores (except for the YQWY low-dose group), the levels of IgE and inflammatory cytokines (except for interleukin-5 in the YQWY medium-dose group), the number of inflammatory cells (except for monocyte and basophil in the YQWY low-dose group), the mRNA expression of TLR4, MyD88 and NF-κB, as well as the protein expressions of TLR4, MyD88, NF-κB p65 and phosphorylated NF-κB p65 (except for MyD88 and NF-κB p65 proteins in the YQWY low-dose group as detected by Western blo t) were all significantly reduced or down-regulated ( P <0.05 or P <0.01). CONCLUSIONS YQWY can alleviate asthma-like manifestations in BA rats and improve their airway inflammation and remodeling; these effects may be related to the formula’s inhibition of the abnormal activation of the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway.
3.Effect of Rhei Radix et Rhizoma Before and After Steaming with Wine on Intestinal Flora and Immune Environment in Constipation Model Mice
Yaya BAI ; Rui TIAN ; Yajun SHI ; Chongbo ZHAO ; Jing SUN ; Li ZHANG ; Yonggang YAN ; Yuping TANG ; Qiao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(2):192-199
ObjectiveTo study on the different therapeutic effects and potential mechanisms of Rhei Radix et Rhizoma(RH) before and after steaming with wine on constipation model mice. MethodsFifty-four male ICR mice were randomly divided into control group, model group, lactulose group(1.5 mg·kg-1), high, medium and low dose groups of RH and RH steaming with wine(PRH)(8, 4, 1 g·kg-1). Except for the control group, the constipation model was replicated by gavage of loperamide hydrochloride(6 mg·kg-1) in the other groups. After 2 weeks of modeling, each administration group was gavaged with the corresponding dose of drug solution, and the control and model groups were given an equal volume of normal saline, 1 time/d for 2 consecutive weeks. After administration, the feces were collected for 16S rRNA sequencing, the levels of gastrin(GAS), motilin(MTL), interleukin-6(IL-6), γ-interferon(IFN-γ) in the colonic tissue were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA), the histopathological changes of colon were observed by hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining, flow cytometry was used to detect the proportion changes of CD4+, CD8+ and regulatory T cell(Treg) in peripheral blood. ResultsCompared with the control group, the model group showed significantly decrease in fecal number in 24 h, fecal quality and fecal water rate(P<0.01), the colon was seen to have necrotic shedding of mucosal epithelium, localized intestinal glands in the lamina propria were degenerated, necrotic and atrophied, a few lymphocytes were seen to infiltrate in the necrotic area in a scattered manner, the contents of GAS and MTL, the proportions of CD4+, CD8+ and Treg were significantly reduced(P<0.01), the contents of IL-6 and IFN-γ were significantly elevated(P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the fecal number in 24 h, fecal quality and fecal water rate of high-dose groups of RH and PRH were significantly increased(P<0.05, P<0.01), the pathological damage of the colon was alleviated to varying degrees, the contents of GAS, MTL, IL-6 and IFN-γ were significantly regressed(P<0.05, P<0.01), and the proportions of CD4+ and CD8+ were significantly increased(P<0.01), although the proportion of Treg showed an upward trend, there was no significant difference. In addition, the results of intestinal flora showed that the number of amplicon sequence variant(ASV) and Alpha diversity were decreased in the model group compared with the control group, and there was a significant difference in Beta diversity, with a decrease in the relative abundance of Lactobacillus and an increase in the relative abundances of Bacillus and Helicobacter. Compared with the model group, the ASV number and Alpha diversity were increased in the high-dose groups of RH and PRH, and there was a trend of regression of Beta diversity to the control group, the relative abundance of Lactobacillus increased, and the relative abundances of Bacillus and Helicobacter decreased. ConclusionRH and PRH can improve dysbacteriosis, promote immune system activation, inhibit the release of inflammatory factors for enhancing the gastrointestinal function, which may be one of the potential mechanisms of their therapeutic effect on constipation.
4.ATF1 regulates MAL2 expression through inhibition of miR-630 to mediate the EMT process that promotes cervical cancer cell development and metastasis
Yanming CAO ; Yuping PENG ; Youqun TANG
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 2025;36(1):e11-
Objective:
The existence of activating transcription factor 1 (ATF1) could be employed as a clinical marker in the context of cervical cancer development, although its specific mechanism has not been fully clarified.
Methods:
To evaluate the presence of ATF1, miR-630, and myelin and lymphocyte protein 2 (MAL2) in cervical malignancies, we conducted quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, immunohistochemistry, and Western blot assays; further studied the expansion, migration, invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of cervical carcinoma cells using colony formation assay, transwell, loss cytometry, Western blot.Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) were used to verify that ATF1 could directly transcriptionally repress miR-630; dual luciferase reporter assay and RIP assay were employed to confirm that miR-630 targeted to repress MAL2.
Results:
In cervical cancer cases, elevated ATF1 expression and reduced miR-630 expression were detected, displaying a negative relationship between them. Inhibition of ATF1 hindered the growth, migration, infiltration, and EMT in cervical carcinoma cells, while upregulation of miR-630 mitigated the aggressive characteristics of these cells. ATF1 was found to transcriptionally repress miR-630 by TransmiR and ALGGEN prediction and ChIP validation.MicroRNA modulates gene expression and affects cancer progression, and we discovered that miR-630 regulates cancer progression by targeting and inhibiting MAL2.
Conclusion
ATF1, which modulates the miR-630/MAL2 pathway, affects the EMT process and cervical carcinoma cell growth and spread. Therefore, ATF1 may serve as a promising marker and treatment target for cervical malignancies intervention.
5.Application of 3D printed individualized tissue compensators in intensity-modulated radiotherapy of vulvar cancer
Yuping GUO ; Shuming SONG ; Li XIE ; Jie GAO ; Aihemaiti XIAYILA ; Tuoheti ZULIPIYAMU ; Lin HE ; Chengqiong TANG
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(9):2054-2058
Objective To explore the influence of 3D printed individualized tissue compensators on the dose of the radiotherapy target area and the radiotherapy accuracy in intensity-modulated radiotherapy for vul-var carcinoma.Methods Twenty patients with vulvar cancer who visited this hospital from December 2022 to December 2024 were selected as the research subjects and divided into the control group and 3D group accord-ing to the random number table method,10 cases in each group.The control group used the conventional tis-sue compensators,while the 3D group used the 3D printed individualized tissue compensators.The dosimetric results of the target area and normal tissues were compared between the two groups.Results Compared with the control group,the maximum dose[(5 501.00+22.12)cGy vs.(5 659.60+84.59)cGy],average dose[(5 203.60+52.45)cGy vs.(5 258.70+42.95)cGy]and dose of 2%target volume[(5 360.30+63.70)cGy vs.(5 408.90+91.90)cGy]in the 3D group were lower,and the homogeneity index(0.12+0.01 vs.0.13+0.02)and conformity index(1.16+0.05 vs.1.23+0.04)were better,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in dose of 30%clinical target volume of the bladder and rectum between the two groups(P>0.05).During and after radiotherapy,among 20 cases,4 cases presented with grade 3 skin reactions,which were wet peeling,with 2 cases in each of the two groups.The remaining 16 cases had the grade 1 to 2 skin reactions.Conclusion In intensity-modulated radiotherapy for vulvar carcinoma,the dose distribution of 3D-printed personalized tissue compensators is superior to that of conventional organizational compensators.
6.Investigation on the status and barriers of non-accompanied care services in medical institutions in Zhejiang Province
Qiaomin TANG ; Jianping SONG ; Xiuqin FENG ; Leiwen TANG ; Yuping ZHANG ; Xiangying BAO ; Haiyan ZHENG ; Sumin MA ; Meijuan LAN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(20):2507-2513
Objective To investigate the current status and barriers to implementing non-accompanied care services in medical institutions in Zhejiang Province,and to provide a basis for the improvement of standardized management of such services.Methods A self-designed questionnaire was conducted from September to October 2024 among all secondary and tertiary medical institutions in Zhejiang Province to assess the implementation status and barriers to non-accompanied care services.Results A total of 397 questionnaires were distributed,with 389 valid responses,yielding a valid response rate of 97.98%.Non-accompanied care services were implemented in 118 institutions(30.33%).Among these,90 institutions(76.27%)had established management systems for non-accompanied wards;71 institutions(60.17%)had a medical nursing assistant-to-bed ratio lower than 1∶5;41 institu-tions(34.75%)provided tiered training for medical nursing assistants;93 institutions(78.81%)required patients to bear the full cost of the service.Compared with secondary medical institutions,tertiary medical institutions have more complete management system for non-accompanied care services.The main obstacles hindering the development of non-accompanied care services include an imperfect management system for non-accompanied wards,a shortage of medical nursing assistants,a lack of standardized training for such assistants,inconsistent charging standards,and low acceptance among patients and their families.Conclusion The promotion of non-accompanied care services in medical institutions in Zhejiang Province has achieved initial success.However,challenges persist,including incomplete management systems,uneven development across hospital tiers,and imperfect charging mechanisms.It is recommended that relevant authorities strengthen policy support,enhance standardized training for healthcare nursing assistants,refine cost-sharing mechanisms,and improve the quality and sustainability of non-accompanied care services through multi-party collaboration.
7.Structural Characterization and Evaluation of Anti-ulcerative Colitis Activity of Homogeneous Polysaccharide from Astragali Radix-Angelicae Sinensis Radix Herb Pair
Wenjuan LIU ; Shanbo MA ; Ying BU ; Tao MA ; Xiaopeng SHI ; Yuping TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(20):204-213
ObjectiveTo investigate the immunomodulatory effect of polysaccharides from Astragali Radix-Angelicae Sinensis Radix herb pair(Qi-gui polysaccharides) on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced RAW264.7 macrophages and to characterize the structure of the active component Qi-gui homogeneous polysaccharide(AAPS-4a), and evaluate its protective effect on ulcerative colitis(UC). MethodsThe effects of six Qi-gui polysaccharides(0.01-100 mg·L-1) on the proliferation of RAW264.7 cells were assessed by cell proliferation and activity assay(CCK-8), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to investigate the effects of the six polysaccharides(3, 10 mg·L-1) on the secretion levels of tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α, interferon(IFN)-β, and nitric oxide(NO) in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. After screening for active polysaccharides, high-performance size-exclusion chromatography(HPSEC) was used to determine its homogeneity and relative molecular weight, then its characteristic functional groups were identified by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR), monosaccharide composition was analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC), methylation analysis combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS) was performed to determine the types and linkage modes of sugar residues, and one- and two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR) were used to identify the sugar residue composition and configuration of the active polysaccharide. Finally, experimental animals were divided into the normal group, model group, AAPS-4a low-dose group(50 mg·kg-1), AAPS-4a high-dose group(100 mg·kg-1), and sulfasalazine(SASP) group (75 mg·kg-1). Except for the normal group, the acute UC mouse model was induced using 3.5% dextran sulfate sodium salt(DSS). Each treatment group was administered the corresponding dose via oral gavage for 7 days, and changes in body weight were recorded. After treatment, the spleen index and disease activity index(DAI) score were calculated, TNF-α and interleukin-6(IL-6) levels in the serum were detected by ELISA, and histopathological changes in colon tissue were observed by hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining. ResultsAt the cellular level, AAPS-4a exhibited a dose-dependent inhibition of LPS-induced increases in TNF-α, IFN-β, and NO levels(P<0.01). Structural characterization of AAPS-4a revealed that it was a homogeneous polysaccharide with a relative molecular weight of 7.6×103 Da, consisting of mannose(Man), glucose(Glc), and galactose(Gal) in a molar ratio of 1.3∶23.9∶1.0. It was primarily composed of five sugar residues of 1,6-α-D-Glcp, T-α-D-Glcp, 1,3-β-D-Galp, 1,4-α-D-Manp, and 1,2-α-D-Galp. In vivo experiments showed that compared with the normal group, the model group demonstrated markedly increased DAI score and spleen index, significantly reduced colon length, and significantly elevated levels of TNF-α and IL-6(P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the AAPS-4a high-dose group significantly reduced the DAI score and spleen index, as well as TNF-α and IL-6 levels, and improved colonic atrophy(P<0.05, P<0.01). Pathological observations showed that AAPS-4a significantly inhibited inflammatory cell infiltration in colon tissue and alleviated pathological damage. ConclusionAAPS-4a, a neutral homogeneous polysaccharide composed of 1,6-α-D-Glcp, T-α-D-Glcp, 1,3-β-D-Galp, 1,4-α-D-Manp and 1,2-α-D-Galp, is identified as a key bioactive component contributing to the anti-UC effect of the Qi-gui herb pair. Its immunoregulatory and anti-UC properties suggest its potential as a therapeutic agent for UC.
8.ATF1 regulates MAL2 expression through inhibition of miR-630 to mediate the EMT process that promotes cervical cancer cell development and metastasis
Yanming CAO ; Yuping PENG ; Youqun TANG
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 2025;36(1):e11-
Objective:
The existence of activating transcription factor 1 (ATF1) could be employed as a clinical marker in the context of cervical cancer development, although its specific mechanism has not been fully clarified.
Methods:
To evaluate the presence of ATF1, miR-630, and myelin and lymphocyte protein 2 (MAL2) in cervical malignancies, we conducted quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, immunohistochemistry, and Western blot assays; further studied the expansion, migration, invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of cervical carcinoma cells using colony formation assay, transwell, loss cytometry, Western blot.Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) were used to verify that ATF1 could directly transcriptionally repress miR-630; dual luciferase reporter assay and RIP assay were employed to confirm that miR-630 targeted to repress MAL2.
Results:
In cervical cancer cases, elevated ATF1 expression and reduced miR-630 expression were detected, displaying a negative relationship between them. Inhibition of ATF1 hindered the growth, migration, infiltration, and EMT in cervical carcinoma cells, while upregulation of miR-630 mitigated the aggressive characteristics of these cells. ATF1 was found to transcriptionally repress miR-630 by TransmiR and ALGGEN prediction and ChIP validation.MicroRNA modulates gene expression and affects cancer progression, and we discovered that miR-630 regulates cancer progression by targeting and inhibiting MAL2.
Conclusion
ATF1, which modulates the miR-630/MAL2 pathway, affects the EMT process and cervical carcinoma cell growth and spread. Therefore, ATF1 may serve as a promising marker and treatment target for cervical malignancies intervention.
9.ATF1 regulates MAL2 expression through inhibition of miR-630 to mediate the EMT process that promotes cervical cancer cell development and metastasis
Yanming CAO ; Yuping PENG ; Youqun TANG
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 2025;36(1):e11-
Objective:
The existence of activating transcription factor 1 (ATF1) could be employed as a clinical marker in the context of cervical cancer development, although its specific mechanism has not been fully clarified.
Methods:
To evaluate the presence of ATF1, miR-630, and myelin and lymphocyte protein 2 (MAL2) in cervical malignancies, we conducted quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, immunohistochemistry, and Western blot assays; further studied the expansion, migration, invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of cervical carcinoma cells using colony formation assay, transwell, loss cytometry, Western blot.Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) were used to verify that ATF1 could directly transcriptionally repress miR-630; dual luciferase reporter assay and RIP assay were employed to confirm that miR-630 targeted to repress MAL2.
Results:
In cervical cancer cases, elevated ATF1 expression and reduced miR-630 expression were detected, displaying a negative relationship between them. Inhibition of ATF1 hindered the growth, migration, infiltration, and EMT in cervical carcinoma cells, while upregulation of miR-630 mitigated the aggressive characteristics of these cells. ATF1 was found to transcriptionally repress miR-630 by TransmiR and ALGGEN prediction and ChIP validation.MicroRNA modulates gene expression and affects cancer progression, and we discovered that miR-630 regulates cancer progression by targeting and inhibiting MAL2.
Conclusion
ATF1, which modulates the miR-630/MAL2 pathway, affects the EMT process and cervical carcinoma cell growth and spread. Therefore, ATF1 may serve as a promising marker and treatment target for cervical malignancies intervention.
10.Graph Neural Networks and Multimodal DTI Features for Schizophrenia Classification: Insights from Brain Network Analysis and Gene Expression.
Jingjing GAO ; Heping TANG ; Zhengning WANG ; Yanling LI ; Na LUO ; Ming SONG ; Sangma XIE ; Weiyang SHI ; Hao YAN ; Lin LU ; Jun YAN ; Peng LI ; Yuqing SONG ; Jun CHEN ; Yunchun CHEN ; Huaning WANG ; Wenming LIU ; Zhigang LI ; Hua GUO ; Ping WAN ; Luxian LV ; Yongfeng YANG ; Huiling WANG ; Hongxing ZHANG ; Huawang WU ; Yuping NING ; Dai ZHANG ; Tianzi JIANG
Neuroscience Bulletin 2025;41(6):933-950
Schizophrenia (SZ) stands as a severe psychiatric disorder. This study applied diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) data in conjunction with graph neural networks to distinguish SZ patients from normal controls (NCs) and showcases the superior performance of a graph neural network integrating combined fractional anisotropy and fiber number brain network features, achieving an accuracy of 73.79% in distinguishing SZ patients from NCs. Beyond mere discrimination, our study delved deeper into the advantages of utilizing white matter brain network features for identifying SZ patients through interpretable model analysis and gene expression analysis. These analyses uncovered intricate interrelationships between brain imaging markers and genetic biomarkers, providing novel insights into the neuropathological basis of SZ. In summary, our findings underscore the potential of graph neural networks applied to multimodal DTI data for enhancing SZ detection through an integrated analysis of neuroimaging and genetic features.
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