1.Herbal Textual Research on Bambusae Succus in Famous Classical Formulas
Yu SHI ; Feng ZHOU ; Yihan WANG ; Yanmeng LIU ; Ming YANG ; Zhiping CHEN ; Jiangshan ZHANG ; Conglong XU ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(9):231-239
This article systematically reviews and examines the historical evolution of Bambusae Succus as a medicinal material, covering aspects such as nomenclature, origin, geographical distribution, harvesting and processing methods, quality assessment, therapeutic effects and indications, by consulting ancient herbal texts, medical compendia, and modern literature. The aim is to provide a reference for the development and utilization of famous classical formulas containing this herb. Research indicated that Bambusae Succus was first documented in the Shennong Bencaojing during the Han dynasty, with Zhuli being the standard name used throughout history, alongside aliases like Zhuzhi, Zhuyou and Huoquan. Historically, the primary source of Bambusae Succus has been Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis(Danzhu), although other species such as Pleioblastus amarus and Bambusa emeiensis have also been used medicinally. Ancient records predominantly noted its origin in Yizhou(present-day Chengdu and surrounding areas in Sichuan) and the Wuling region(between present-day Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi and Jiangxi provinces), while contemporary sources are mainly from regions south of the Yangtze River and southwestern China. Traditionally, Bambusae Succus was harvested from bamboo that had grown for exactly one year, today, it can be collected year-round without strict age requirements. Ancient preparation methods included direct fire roasting or dry distillation, whereas modern industrial production employs dry distillation, reflux extraction, and percolation. In terms of quality evaluation, ancient texts considered a sweet taste to be superior, while today, clarity and transparency are prioritized. Historically, Bambusae Succus was characterized as sweet and cold nature, targeting the lung and stomach meridians, with uses evolving from clearing heat and resolving phlegm to nourishing Yin, moistening dryness, and relaxing tendons and unblocking meridians. Modern descriptions classify it as sweet, bitter, and cold in nature, affecting the heart, liver, and lung meridians, with functions including clearing heat, resolving phlegm, and facilitating orifices. It is indicated for conditions such as stroke with phlegm confusion, lung heat with phlegm congestion, convulsions, epilepsy, excessive phlegm in febrile diseases, high fever with thirst, irritability during pregnancy, and tetanus, with more clearly defined applications. Based on the results of the research, it is recommended that when developing and utilizing famous classical formulas containing Bambusae Succus, the one-year-old Phyllostachys nigra var. Henonis, which has been highly praised throughout history, should be selected as the source material. Industrial production should adopt the dry distillation method. Furthermore, in-depth research should be conducted on the modern technological characterization of the traditional quality control indicator of sweet taste, and reasonable modern quality control standards should be established.
2.Yttrium-90 selective internal radiation therapy on liver cancer: the past, the present, and the future
Jingqin MA ; Linhong ZHANG ; Minjie YANG ; Jiabin CAI ; Ying FANG ; Rong LIU ; Xudong QU ; Lingxiao LIU ; Zhiping YAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2025;32(1):3-8
Yttrium-90 selective internal radiation therapy (90Y-SIRT) is a treatment technique that delivers radioactive microspheres precisely to the arterial vascular bed of neoplasms, utilizing beta radiation to administer a high local dose of radiation to the neoplasm tissues. This technology has demonstrated significant efficacy in patients with unresectable pirmary liver cancers and liver metastases. This article systematically reviews the development history and clinical application status of 90Y-SIRT in the treatment of liver cancer, and looks forward to future development directions.
3.USP21 negative regulates RLR pathway by stabilizing EV-A71 2A pro to promote EV-A71 replication
Xinyu YANG ; Mengyuan TANG ; Zhiping CHE ; Yan CHEN ; Yang PENG ; Jinhong MA ; Weifeng SHI ; Wei ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2025;39(1):18-26
Objective:To investigate the role of ubiquitin-specific protease 21 (USP21) in enterovirus group A type 71 (EV-A71) infection.Methods:Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were obtained from a cohort of 24 children infected with EV-A71 and 24 healthy children. Expression of USP21 was determined by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (qPCR). Additionally, the impact of USP21 overexpression or knockout on EV-A71 replication was evaluated using a combination of qPCR and western blot (WB) analysis. Furthermore, WB was employed to measure the levels of EV-A71 structural protein VP1, phosphorylated interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF3) and other key molecules in the RIG-I-like receptor (RLR) signaling pathway. Co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) was utilized to investigate the effects of USP21 on the ubiquitin levels of EV-A71 nonstructural protein 2A protease (2A pro). Results:In comparison to healthy children, the expression of USP21 mRNA in PBMC of children infected with EV-A71 was notably elevated. The overexpression of USP21 significantly enhanced the cytopathic effects induced by EV-A71, upregulated levels of VP1 mRNA and protein, and facilitated EV-A71 replication, leading to a decrease in cell activity with increasing levels of USP21 transfection. Following the knockout of the USP21 gene, the VP1 mRNA levels were significantly declined in comparison to the control group. Furthermore, the overexpression of USP21 was found to have no impact on the transcriptional activity of EV-A71 2A pro. However, it was observed to enhance the expression of 2A pro protein, reduce the ubiquitination of 2A pro, suppress the protein levels of mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein (MAVS) and melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 (MDA5), as well as decrease the phosphorylation of IRF3. Additionally, the induction of IFN-β mRNA by EV-A71 infection was downregulated. Conclusions:USP21 has been shown to enhance the replication of EV-A71 through the downregulation of 2A pro ubiquitination, suppression of MAVS and MDA5 protein expression, and inhibition of the interferon signaling pathway.
4.The correlation between ERCC6L expression and clinicopathological characteristics and its prognostic significance in non-small cell lung cancer
Rui QIU ; Yang LIU ; Bo MA ; Zhiping LYU ; Yunfan MA
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(3):266-270
Objective To investigate the expression of Excision repair cross-complementation group 6-like(ERCC6L)in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC),and evaluate its prognostic value.Methods From September 2016 to 2019,144 cases of NSCLC tissues and adjacent tissues(non-tumor tissues at least 5 cm away from cancerous tissues)were admitted.The expression of ERCC6L protein in NSCLC tissues and their adjacent tissues were detected using immunohistochemistry(IHC)method.The clinicopathological data of patients with high and low expression of ERCC6L were compared,and the Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox proportional hazards regression model were used to evaluate the relationship between ERCC6L expression and overall survival(OS)of NSCLC patients.Results The data of IHC staining showed that high expression of ERCC6L was detected in 42.4%(61/144)of NSCLC tissues,which was higher than in their adjacent tissues(37.7,%,37/144)(x2=8.909,P<0.05).High expression of ERCC6L was frequently detected in poorly differentiated carcinoma(x2=38.660,P<0.001),T2/T3 stage(x2=6.528,P=0.011)and TNM stage Ⅲ(x2=12.522,P<0.05).In addition,patients with high expression of ERCC6L had higher rates of lymph node metastasis(x2=5.802,P<0.05),lymphovascular invasion(x2=29.899,P<0.05)and pleural invasion(x2=7.942,P<0.05)than those with low expression(P<0.05).Survival analysis revealed that patients with high expression of ERCC6L had a worse prognosis than those with low expression,and the 5-year overall survival(OS)rate of two patient groups was 44.8%and 70.5%,respectively(x2=15.919,P<0.05).Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis demonstrated that high expression of ERCC6L(HR=2.106,95%CI=1.087-4.079,P<0.05)was an independent prognostic factor for NSCLC patients.Conclusion High expression of ERCC6L is closely correlated to tumor aggressive features,and it might be a valuable prognostic biomarker for NSCLC patients.
5.Research progress on targeted drug delivery strategies in inflammato-ry lung diseases
Xiaonan LI ; Yang LI ; Zhangxi XU ; Shuzhen KANG ; Li KONG ; Zhiping ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2025;30(3):313-324
Inflammatory lung diseases are cur-rently a major challenge threatening human health and life.Imbalanced inflammation and excessive in-flammation can lead to tissue damage and trigger the occurrence and development of systemic dis-eases.Anti-inflammatory treatment is of vital im-portance for improving patient survival and quality of life.In recent years,significant progress has been made in the exploration and research of drug targeting strategies,effectively addressing issues such as slow onset,low bioavailability,and rapid in vivo clearance rates during drug delivery.Drug tar-geting can increase local drug concentrations,re-duce dosing frequency,and mitigate side effects.This review primarily elaborates on the classifica-tion and characteristics of inflammatory lung dis-eases.It comprehensively reviews targeted drug de-livery strategies for inflammatory lung diseases from three perspectives:local targeting,passive tar-geting,and active targeting.Furthermore,it dis-cusses the prospects and challenges of drug target-ed therapy for lung diseases,potentially providing new research and application ideas for the target-ed treatment of inflammatory lung diseases.
6.The correlation between ERCC6L expression and clinicopathological characteristics and its prognostic significance in non-small cell lung cancer
Rui QIU ; Yang LIU ; Bo MA ; Zhiping LYU ; Yunfan MA
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(3):266-270
Objective To investigate the expression of Excision repair cross-complementation group 6-like(ERCC6L)in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC),and evaluate its prognostic value.Methods From September 2016 to 2019,144 cases of NSCLC tissues and adjacent tissues(non-tumor tissues at least 5 cm away from cancerous tissues)were admitted.The expression of ERCC6L protein in NSCLC tissues and their adjacent tissues were detected using immunohistochemistry(IHC)method.The clinicopathological data of patients with high and low expression of ERCC6L were compared,and the Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox proportional hazards regression model were used to evaluate the relationship between ERCC6L expression and overall survival(OS)of NSCLC patients.Results The data of IHC staining showed that high expression of ERCC6L was detected in 42.4%(61/144)of NSCLC tissues,which was higher than in their adjacent tissues(37.7,%,37/144)(x2=8.909,P<0.05).High expression of ERCC6L was frequently detected in poorly differentiated carcinoma(x2=38.660,P<0.001),T2/T3 stage(x2=6.528,P=0.011)and TNM stage Ⅲ(x2=12.522,P<0.05).In addition,patients with high expression of ERCC6L had higher rates of lymph node metastasis(x2=5.802,P<0.05),lymphovascular invasion(x2=29.899,P<0.05)and pleural invasion(x2=7.942,P<0.05)than those with low expression(P<0.05).Survival analysis revealed that patients with high expression of ERCC6L had a worse prognosis than those with low expression,and the 5-year overall survival(OS)rate of two patient groups was 44.8%and 70.5%,respectively(x2=15.919,P<0.05).Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis demonstrated that high expression of ERCC6L(HR=2.106,95%CI=1.087-4.079,P<0.05)was an independent prognostic factor for NSCLC patients.Conclusion High expression of ERCC6L is closely correlated to tumor aggressive features,and it might be a valuable prognostic biomarker for NSCLC patients.
7.Research progress on targeted drug delivery strategies in inflammato-ry lung diseases
Xiaonan LI ; Yang LI ; Zhangxi XU ; Shuzhen KANG ; Li KONG ; Zhiping ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2025;30(3):313-324
Inflammatory lung diseases are cur-rently a major challenge threatening human health and life.Imbalanced inflammation and excessive in-flammation can lead to tissue damage and trigger the occurrence and development of systemic dis-eases.Anti-inflammatory treatment is of vital im-portance for improving patient survival and quality of life.In recent years,significant progress has been made in the exploration and research of drug targeting strategies,effectively addressing issues such as slow onset,low bioavailability,and rapid in vivo clearance rates during drug delivery.Drug tar-geting can increase local drug concentrations,re-duce dosing frequency,and mitigate side effects.This review primarily elaborates on the classifica-tion and characteristics of inflammatory lung dis-eases.It comprehensively reviews targeted drug de-livery strategies for inflammatory lung diseases from three perspectives:local targeting,passive tar-geting,and active targeting.Furthermore,it dis-cusses the prospects and challenges of drug target-ed therapy for lung diseases,potentially providing new research and application ideas for the target-ed treatment of inflammatory lung diseases.
8.Exploration of the construction of the telemedicine collaboration network in Jiangxi province:a case study of Jiangxi provincial people's hospital
Zhiping CHEN ; Xihong GUAN ; Huizhong YANG ; Chenhong OUYANG ; Yao YAO
Modern Hospital 2025;25(6):936-938,941
Objective To analyze the current practices of the telemedicine collaboration network in Jiangxi Province and provide references for enhancing the efficiency of telemedicine services and strengthening the overall telemedicine system.Meth-ods The research team investigates the progress of the telemedicine service system in Jiangxi Province,using the construction status of the telemedicine collaboration network at Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital as a case study.The study identifies prob-lems and challenges encountered during the establishment and proposes development strategies.Results Jiangxi has adopted a"holistic approach,"implementing a series of measures including enhanced top-level design,pilot exploration,the establishment of a provincial platform,formulation of supportive policies,and intensified training to promote telemedicine vigorously.In Decem-ber 2015,Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital established the first provincial teleconsultation center,innovatively advancing the medical consortium construction through the"telemedicine collaboration network"model.By 2024,the hospital completed 20,417 telemedicine service instances and conducted 182 remote surgical demonstrations.Additionally,since its inception,the remote electrocardiogram service has accumulated 1,138,295 instances,effectively enhancing the quality and efficiency of medi-cal services,facilitating tiered diagnosis and treatment,and alleviating access difficulties for grassroots populations.Conclusion Leveraging the National Intelligent Social Governance Pilot Base(Health and Wellness),the study promotes the integration of next-generation information technologies such as big data,artificial intelligence,and cloud computing into the traditional health-care sector.This aims to provide high-quality,efficient,and convenient medical services to the public,achieving comprehensive coverage of the telemedicine collaboration network across provincial,municipal,county,and township levels.In the next steps,the focus will be on strengthening quality control,improving supportive policies,and scientifically managing operations to foster the sustainable development of telemedicine health services,ensuring a"one-stop service and one-stop oversight"system across the province.
9.Effects of Inclined Axial Compressive Force and Flexion Moment on Lumbosacral Shear Stiffness:An in vitro Biomechanical Study
Zhiping HUANG ; Jianying ZHENG ; Jiachen YANG ; Junhao LIU ; Junyu LIN ; Xiuhua WU ; Linghong ZHOU ; Qingan ZHU
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2025;40(5):1150-1156
Objective To investigate the effects of inclined axial compressive force and flexion moment on the anterior and posterior shear stiffness of the lumbosacral segment.Methods Six fresh-frozen human cadaveric L5-S1 segments were tested under intact and two progressively impaired structural conditions:intact,a 4-mm bilateral facet joint gap,and anterior discectomy with nucleus pulposus removal plus circumferential release of the inner annular fibers(disc injury).A 300 N axial compressive force was applied either vertically downward or with a 10° or 20° anterior inclination through the disc's shear center.Anterior(0 N to 250 N)and posterior(-50 N to 0 N)shear tests were conducted using a material testing machine.These tests were repeated under a 5 N-m flexion moment.The relative motion between L5 and Si was measured using a three-dimensional motion capture system.Results In the intact state,the inclination of the axial compressive force did not significantly alter anterior or posterior shear stiffness.However,the application of a flexion moment increased anterior shear stiffness by 49.3%.Progressive structural damage resulted in incremental increases in anteroposterior shear translation and corresponding reductions in stiffness.Notably,under combined loading with axial compression and flexion moment,anterior stiffness decreased from 939 N/mm(intact)to 224 N/mm(disc injury),while posterior stiffness decreased from 572 N/mm to 217 N/mm.Within the low-load range,no significant differences in shear stiffness were observed across any structural conditions,regardless of axial force inclination or combined with a flexion moment.Conclusions This study supports the clinical view that retro-inclination of the pelvis serves as a compensatory mechanism to enhance segmental shear stability.However,this compensatory capacity gradually diminishes and ultimately fails as spinal degeneration progresses.
10.USP21 negative regulates RLR pathway by stabilizing EV-A71 2A pro to promote EV-A71 replication
Xinyu YANG ; Mengyuan TANG ; Zhiping CHE ; Yan CHEN ; Yang PENG ; Jinhong MA ; Weifeng SHI ; Wei ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2025;39(1):18-26
Objective:To investigate the role of ubiquitin-specific protease 21 (USP21) in enterovirus group A type 71 (EV-A71) infection.Methods:Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were obtained from a cohort of 24 children infected with EV-A71 and 24 healthy children. Expression of USP21 was determined by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (qPCR). Additionally, the impact of USP21 overexpression or knockout on EV-A71 replication was evaluated using a combination of qPCR and western blot (WB) analysis. Furthermore, WB was employed to measure the levels of EV-A71 structural protein VP1, phosphorylated interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF3) and other key molecules in the RIG-I-like receptor (RLR) signaling pathway. Co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) was utilized to investigate the effects of USP21 on the ubiquitin levels of EV-A71 nonstructural protein 2A protease (2A pro). Results:In comparison to healthy children, the expression of USP21 mRNA in PBMC of children infected with EV-A71 was notably elevated. The overexpression of USP21 significantly enhanced the cytopathic effects induced by EV-A71, upregulated levels of VP1 mRNA and protein, and facilitated EV-A71 replication, leading to a decrease in cell activity with increasing levels of USP21 transfection. Following the knockout of the USP21 gene, the VP1 mRNA levels were significantly declined in comparison to the control group. Furthermore, the overexpression of USP21 was found to have no impact on the transcriptional activity of EV-A71 2A pro. However, it was observed to enhance the expression of 2A pro protein, reduce the ubiquitination of 2A pro, suppress the protein levels of mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein (MAVS) and melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 (MDA5), as well as decrease the phosphorylation of IRF3. Additionally, the induction of IFN-β mRNA by EV-A71 infection was downregulated. Conclusions:USP21 has been shown to enhance the replication of EV-A71 through the downregulation of 2A pro ubiquitination, suppression of MAVS and MDA5 protein expression, and inhibition of the interferon signaling pathway.

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