1.Resveratrol attenuates hepatic inflammation and oxidative stress in rheumatoid arthritis via Nrf2/Keap1 pathway
Xue-fei FAN ; Jian ZHOU ; Su-huan CHEN ; Meng-yan ZHANG ; Hao-miao LIU ; Rui SU ; Guang-yi CHEN ; Yu-bao SHAO ; Tao YAO ; Xiao-yu CHEN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(5):861-867
Aim To explore the therapeutic effects of resveratrol(Res)on hepatic inflammation and oxida-tive stress in rheumatoid arthritis(RA),and to eluci-date the relationship of the regulatory mechanism of the Nrf2/Keap1 signaling pathway in it.Methods A mouse model of arthritis was induced using chicken type Ⅱ collagen in combination with complete Freund's adjuvant,and Res was administered by tube feeding for treatment.Serum liver function indices and levels of hepatic inflammation and oxidative stress were detected in mice.An in vitro cellular model of hepatic inflam-mation and oxidative stress was established by treating mouse primary hepatocytes(MPHs)with TNF-α(5μg·L-1),cell proliferation inhibition was detected by CCK-8,and inflammation and oxidative stress-relat-ed indices were detected by protein blotting.The in-trinsic mechanisms by which Res attenuated hepatic in-flammation and oxidative stress in rheumatoid arthritis were explored by treating MPHs with Nrf2 inhibitor and Keap1 overexpression plasmid.Results Res signifi-cantly reduced the levels of inflammation and oxidative stress in hepatic tissues of collagen-induced arthritis mice as well as TNF-α-treated MPHs,and activated the Nrf2/Keap1 signaling pathway.Inflammation and oxidative stress levels in MPHs were exacerbated by the use of Nrf2 inhibitors and Keap1 overexpression,which promoted apoptosis.Conclusion Res attenuates he-patic inflammation and oxidative stress in rheumatoid arthritis via the Nrf2/Keap1 pathway.
2.Predictive value of miR-1,BNP and IMA for unstable angina pectoris
Yan MENG ; Xue-feng WANG ; Yin LIU ; Yan-bao SHEN ; Gui-lan KANG
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(2):189-193
Objective:To investigate the predictive value of microRNA-1(miR-1),brain natriuretic peptide(BNP)and ischemia-modified albumin(IMA)for unstable angina pectoris(UAP).Methods:We enrolled 237 UAP patients admitted to Xining Second People's Hospital between June 2018 and December 2020 as UAP group.Another 86 healthy subjects undergoing physical examination simultaneously were enrolled as control group.MiR-1 expression,BNP and IMA levels were measured.General data between UAP group and control group,serum miR-1 expression,BNP and IMA levels among different Braunwald class and prognosis were compared.Receiver operat-ing characteristic(ROC)curve was employed to analyze predictive value of miR-1,BNP,IMA and their combina-tion for prognosis in UAP patients.Results:Compared with participants in the control group,those in UAP group had significant higher serum miR-1 expression[(1.80±0.59)vs.(0.93±0.11)],BNP[(107.34±37.46)pg/ml vs.(52.31±10.64)pg/ml]and IMA[(79.76±19.29)g/L vs.(53.16±6.43)g/L](P<0.001 all).As Braun-wald class increased(class Ⅰ~Ⅲ),serum miR-1 expression,BNP and IMA levels elevated(P<0.001 all).Com-pared with patients in favorable outcome group,those in unfavorable outcome group had significant higher serum miR-1 expression[(2.31±0.54)vs.(1.53±0.41)],BNP[(147.03±29.63)pg/ml vs.(85.95±19.46)pg/ml]and IMA[(97.24±15.35)g/L vs.(70.35±13.88)g/L](P<0.001 all).ROC curve indicated that AUC of com-bined detection for predicting unfavorable outcome in UAP patients was 0.925(95%CI 0.884~0.955),which was significantly higher than miR-1(AUC=0.880,95%CI 0.831~0.918),BNP(AUC=0.863,95%CI 0.813~0.904)and IMA(AUC=0.900,95%CI 0.854~0.935)alone(Z=2.884,3.130,2.090,P<0.05 or<0.01).Conclusion:MiR-1 expression,BNP and IMA levels significantly increase in UAP patients,and they are associated with the severity of disease.Combined detection has good predictive value for unfavorable outcome in UAP pa-tients.
3.Analysis of the Main Chemical Components and Seasonal Differences of Mussels
Xiaozheng HUANG ; Qianqian ZHONG ; Xinyu PAN ; Wanglin BAO ; Qiyuan FENG ; Jizhou YIN ; Jiangyu LI-ANG ; Shenghan YAN ; Jidong ZHOU ; Jipeng SUN ; Hao WU ; Rui LIU
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(3):383-392
OBJECTIVE To analyze the differences in chemical composition of mussels from Shengsi,Zhoushan in different har-vest months,and to compare the differences in the composition of mussels from different origins,so as to provide ideas for the compre-hensive utilization of its resources.METHODS Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry(UHPLC-QqQ-MS)and spectrophotometry were used to analyze and evaluate the contents of nucleosides,amino acids,water-soluble proteins,total sugars and polysaccharides in mussels from Shengsi,Zhoushan in 12 months of the year and from 5 different origins;principal component analysis(PCA),partial least squares discriminant method(PLS-DA)and TOPSIS method were used to compre-hensively evaluate mussels.RESULTS A total of 16 amino acids and 11 nucleosides were detected in mussels.The average content of total amino acids in Shengsi mussels throughout the year was 4 851.74 μg·g-1,the average content of total nucleosides was 921.40 μg·g-1,and the average contents of water-soluble protein,polysaccharides,and total sugars were 51.32 mg·g-1,74.39 μg·g-1,and 417.22 mg·g-1,respectively.The nucleosides of Shengsi mussels were the highest in March and April,the ami-no acids and water-soluble proteins were the highest in April and May,and the polysaccharides and total sugars were the highest in Oc-tober and November.The PCA and PLS-DA results of the chemical components of different resources showed that there were great differences in Shengsi mussel samples harvested in different seasons.The entropy weight TOPSIS analysis showed that the comprehen-sive scores of Shengsi mussels in March and April(S7 and S8)were better than those in other areas,and the comprehensive score of Shengsi mussels in April(S8)was the highest,which was determined to be the best harvesting month.CONCLUSION The comparison results of multi-type resource chemistry show that there are great differences in the chemical compo-sition of Shengsi mussels in different harvesting seasons;the quality of Shengsi mussels is better than that of other areas;April is the best harvesting season,providing a reference for the quality evaluation and comprehensive development and utilization of mussels.
4.Analysis of the Main Chemical Components and Seasonal Differences of Mussels
Xiaozheng HUANG ; Qianqian ZHONG ; Xinyu PAN ; Wanglin BAO ; Qiyuan FENG ; Jizhou YIN ; Jiangyu LI-ANG ; Shenghan YAN ; Jidong ZHOU ; Jipeng SUN ; Hao WU ; Rui LIU
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(3):383-392
OBJECTIVE To analyze the differences in chemical composition of mussels from Shengsi,Zhoushan in different har-vest months,and to compare the differences in the composition of mussels from different origins,so as to provide ideas for the compre-hensive utilization of its resources.METHODS Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry(UHPLC-QqQ-MS)and spectrophotometry were used to analyze and evaluate the contents of nucleosides,amino acids,water-soluble proteins,total sugars and polysaccharides in mussels from Shengsi,Zhoushan in 12 months of the year and from 5 different origins;principal component analysis(PCA),partial least squares discriminant method(PLS-DA)and TOPSIS method were used to compre-hensively evaluate mussels.RESULTS A total of 16 amino acids and 11 nucleosides were detected in mussels.The average content of total amino acids in Shengsi mussels throughout the year was 4 851.74 μg·g-1,the average content of total nucleosides was 921.40 μg·g-1,and the average contents of water-soluble protein,polysaccharides,and total sugars were 51.32 mg·g-1,74.39 μg·g-1,and 417.22 mg·g-1,respectively.The nucleosides of Shengsi mussels were the highest in March and April,the ami-no acids and water-soluble proteins were the highest in April and May,and the polysaccharides and total sugars were the highest in Oc-tober and November.The PCA and PLS-DA results of the chemical components of different resources showed that there were great differences in Shengsi mussel samples harvested in different seasons.The entropy weight TOPSIS analysis showed that the comprehen-sive scores of Shengsi mussels in March and April(S7 and S8)were better than those in other areas,and the comprehensive score of Shengsi mussels in April(S8)was the highest,which was determined to be the best harvesting month.CONCLUSION The comparison results of multi-type resource chemistry show that there are great differences in the chemical compo-sition of Shengsi mussels in different harvesting seasons;the quality of Shengsi mussels is better than that of other areas;April is the best harvesting season,providing a reference for the quality evaluation and comprehensive development and utilization of mussels.
5.Significance of basophil levels in prognostic evaluation of intra-abdominal infection
Ming-min PANG ; Shao-hua FAN ; Mei-chen YAN ; Bao LIU ; Ju YANG ; Ya-nan LI ; Shi-han ZHANG ; Ting-yu MENG ; Tao GAO
Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General Surgery 2025;28(5):367-372
Objective:To assess the relationship between basophil levels and mortality in patients with intra-abdominal infection.Methods:Information on patients with intraperitoneal infection admitted to the intensive care unit were extracted from the MIMIC database.A time-dependent Cox regression model was used to adjust for confounders associated with 28-day mortality.Propensity score matching(PSM)was used to balance the baseline differences be-tween groups with different basophil levels,and a restricted cube chart(RCS)was used to show the relationship between basophil count and 28-day mortality in patients with intra-abdominal infection.Results:A total of 4403 patients with intra-abdominal infection were enrolled in the MIMIC database.Patients with high basophil levels have lower mortality than those with low basophil levels.There was an L-shaped curve between basophil level and 28-day mortality,with a cut-off value of 0.47×109/L.Cox regression analysis showed that basophil levels were an independent protective factor for mortal-ity in patients with intra-abdominal infection after adjusting for potential confounders(HR=0.586,95%CI:0.443-0.769).Protective factors for death at basophil levels remained after PSM adjusted for potential confounders(HR=0.628,95%CI:0.470-0.832).Conclusion:Basophil level is an independent protective factor for mortality in patients with intra-abdominal infection,and basophil levels should be dynamically monitored to better evaluate the prognosis of patients.
6.Effect of Codonopsis radix compound crude extracts on growth performance and intestinal health of meat rabbits
Yanfang LUO ; Yee HUANG ; Qiuju XIANG ; Jiaying SUN ; Quanan JI ; Xuemei CUI ; Houhui SONG ; Guolian BAO ; Yan LIU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(5):1077-1087
The study aims to investigate the effects of adding different proportions of Codonopsis radix compound crude extracts to the rabbit diet on growth performance,immune status,intesti-nal enzyme activity,structure,and microbial composition.A total of 96 5-week-old New Zealand White rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups,with 6 replicates per group.The control group(BC)was fed a basal diet,while the experimental groups(CM-H and CM-L)were fed a basal diet supplemented with 1 000 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg of Codonopsis radix compound crude extracts,re-spectively.The antibiotic group(CK)was fed a basal diet supplemented with 300 mg/kg of keto-tifen.The experimental period was 42 days.Blood samples were collected at days 21 and 42,and se-rum biochemical and immune markers were determined.Intestinal segments and contents were col-lected at day 42 for analysis of intestinal health.The results showed that compared with the BC group,the average daily gain,feed-to-gain ratio,and diarrhea rate were significantly higher(P<0.05)in the CM-H and CM-L groups.The total cholesterol(Tchol)content in the serum was sig-nificantly lower in the CM-H group at day 21 and the CM-L group at day 42(P<0.05).The high-density lipoprotein(HDL)was significantly higher in the CM-H and CM-L groups than in the CK group at day 42(P<0.05),and the total protein(TP)in the serum was significantly higher in the CM-H and CM-L groups than in the BC group(P<0.05).The IgG and IgM levels in the serum were significantly higher in the CM-H and CM-L groups than in the BC group(P<0.05).In the CM-H and CM-L groups,the content of acetic acid in the colon was significantly higher than that in the BC group(P<0.05).The content of propionic acid in the colon of the CM-L group was also significantly higher than that in the BC group(P<0.05).The content of α-amylase in the duode-num,the content of trypsin in the duodenum,the pancreas,and the ileum of the CM-H group were significantly higher than those in the BC group(P<0.05),and the content of trypsin in the duode-num of the CM-H group was significantly higher than those in the BC group and the CM-L group(P<0.05).Compared with the BC group,the content of GPX1 in the ileum and jejunum of the CM-L group and the ileum of the CM-H group was significantly increased(P<0.05),and the length of the villi in the duodenum of the CM-H group was significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with the BC group,the expression level of ZO-1 in the ileum of the CM-H group was significantly upregulated(P<0.05),and the expression level of Claudin in the jejunum of the CM-H group and the CM-L group was significantly higher than that in the CK group(P<0.05).The high-throughput sequencing results showed that the Sob index was significantly higher in the CM-L group compared to the BC group(P<0.05).At the phylum level,the Firmicutes and Bacteroid-ota phyla were the main phyla.At the genus level,Akkermansia and Ruminococcus were the main genera.The relative abundance of Papillibacter and Eubacterium_ruminantium_group in the CM-L group was significantly higher than that in the CK group(P<0.05).In summary,adding a Codonopsis radix compound crude extract to the diet can improve the growth performance,immu-nity,antioxidant capacity,integrity of intestinal mucosal structure,enzyme activity in the intestine,and increase the diversity of microorganisms in the blind intestine when the diet is supplemented with 500 mg/kg of Codonopsis radix compound crude extract.
7.Efficacy and potential mechanisms of Guizhi Jia Gegen decoction in a pneumonia-enteritis mouse model induced by H1N1 influenza
Yan FU ; Bao-xiang DU ; Qi-hui SUN ; Jing LIU ; Xiao-yun LIU ; Dong-xue YE ; Jia YANG ; Yong YANG ; Rong RONG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(12):2386-2393
Aim To explore the mechanism of action of Guizhi Jia Gegen decoction(GGD)in treating pneu-monia-enteritis induced by H1N1 influenza virus infec-tion in a mouse model,using network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques,followed by in vivo verification.Methods A pneumonia-enteritis mouse model was established,and the intervention effects of GGD on the model mice were evaluated using indica-tors such as body weight,rectal temperature,lung in-dex,colon length,H1N1 M gene expression,relative mRNA expression levels of inflammatory cytokines,and pathological sections of the lung and intestine.The targets of the blood-absorbed components of GGD were identified using the Swiss Target Prediction platform,and the disease targets were retrieved from the Gene-Cards platform.The intersecting targets were analyzed through PPI network analysis using the STRING data-base to identify core targets.GO analysis and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis were performed using the Metascape database.RT-qPCR was employed to vali-date the core targets and pathways.Molecular docking was conducted using AutoDock Tools software to verify the interactions between blood-absorbed components and key targets.Results GGD demonstrated signifi-cant therapeutic effects on the pneumonia-enteritis mouse model.The results of network pharmacology in-dicated that the therapeutic effects of GGD were strong-ly associated with targets such as TNF,ALB,PTGS2,MMP9,EGFR,ESR1,SRC,HSP90AA1,PPARG and MMP2.RT-qPCR results indicated that GGD could intervene in pneumonia-enteritis by regulating the targets TNF,ALB,EGFR and the related targets of the NF-κB pathway.Molecular docking results re-vealed that blood-absorbed components such as puerar-in and liquiritin could stably bind to TNF,ALB and EGFR.Conclusion Components such as puerarin and liquiritin in GGD may exert therapeutic effects on pneumonia-enteritis induced by H1N1 influenza virus infection by acting on targets such as TNF,ALB and EGFR.
8.Observation of the Therapeutic Effect of Probiotics in the Adjuvant Treatment of Bronchial Asthma through the Regulation of Gut Microbiota and its Mechanisms
Jia-qi LI ; Hua WANG ; Min WANG ; Rui LIU ; Yan BAO
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(14):2288-2298
Objective:To observe the efficacy of probiotics in the adjuvant treatment of bronchial asthma and to explore the relationship between their action and intestinal flora.Methods:A total of 76 newly diagnosed patients with mild-to-moderate bronchial asthma treated at Baotou Central Hospital between November 2023 and January 2025 were randomly divided into two groups:the conventional treatment group(n=38)and the combined probiotic treatment group(n=38).Post-treatment comparisons were made between the two groups regarding symptom resolution time,Asthma Control Test(ACT)scores,lung function,fractional exhaled nitric oxide(FeNO)levels,serum inflammatory cytokines,complement levels,and other indicators.Faecal samples were collected for 16S rDNA sequencing of gut microbiota.Results:Baseline characteristics showed no significant differences between the two groups(P>0.05).Compared to the conventional treatment group,the combined probiotic group exhibited significantly shorter resolution times for asthma symptoms and lung rales(P<0.001),significantly higher ACT scores,FEV1,and PEF(P<0.001),and significantly lower FeNO levels(P<0.001).Additionally,serum interleukin-6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),and complement C3 levels were significantly reduced(P<0.001),while serum interleukin-6(IL-10)levels were significantly increased(P<0.001).16S rDNA sequencing revealed no significant changes in gut microbiota richness or diversity in the conventional treatment group before and after treatment(P>0.05),whereas intestinal flora richness and diversity were significantly increased in the combined probiotic treatment group compared to the pre-treatment group(P<0.05).Correlation analysis between gut microbiota and inflammatory markers demonstrated that Faecalibacterium and Bifidobacterium abundance were negatively correlated with TNF-α levels(P<0.05),while Escherichia-Shigella,and Streptococcus abundance were positively correlated with TNF-α levels(P<0.05).Streptococcus and Klebsiella abundance were positively correlated with IL-6 levels(P<0.05).Escherichia-Shigella and Streptococcus abundance were negatively correlated with IL-10 levels and positively correlated with complement C3 levels(P<0.05).Conclusion:Probiotics may assist in improving bronchial asthma symptoms by influencing the gut flora to reduce the inflammatory response.
9.Effect of comprehensive management intervention based on WeChat multimedia classroom on cardiac function rehabilitation and prognosis in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction
Ge WANG ; Ning YANG ; Min YANG ; Hua BAO ; Nan LIU ; Gai-ling QIANG ; Hai-yan ZHAO
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(1):51-56
Objective:To investigate effect of comprehensive management intervention based on WeChat multimedia classroom on cardiac function and prognosis in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI).Methods:Clinical data of 118 elderly patients diagnosed with AMI in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chinese PLA Air Force Military Medical University between August 2021 and December 2022 were retrospectively collected.According to nursing way after operation,they were divided into control group(n=60,comprehensive management interven-tion)and intervention group(n=58,comprehensive management intervention based on WeChat multimedia class-room),both groups were intervened for 5 months.Cardiac function,exercise tolerance,compliance to rehabilita-tion management,self-efficacy and healthy behavior were compared between two groups.Kaplan-Meier survival curve was employed to compare incidence of adverse cardiovascular events during follow-up between two groups.Results:After 5-month intervention,compared with patients in control group,those in intervention group had sig-nificant higher left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)[(58.14±1.88)%vs.(54.48±1.34)%],6min walking distance(6MWD)[(490.41±59.59)m vs.(394.97±28.20)m],scores of compliance to rehabilitation manage-ment[(6.97±2.03)points vs.(5.03±1.40)points],General Self-Efficacy Scale(GSES)[(30.34±4.67)points vs.(23.55±4.86)points]and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile-Ⅱ[(137.62±30.17)points vs.(115.95±22.66)points],and significant lower left ventricular end-diastolic volume(LVEDV)[(117.90±4.22)ml vs.(131.28±3.61)ml],left ventriadar end-systolic volume(LVESV)[(54.46±2.10)ml vs.(63.15±2.06)ml],serum brain natriuretic peptide(BNP)[(362.32±25.36)pg/ml vs.(567.58±21.90)pg/ml]and incidence of ad-verse cardiovascular events(6.90%vs.21.67%)(P<0.05 or<0.01).Conclusion:Comprehensive management intervention based on the WeChat multimedia classroom could significantly improve cardiac function,exercise toler-ance,compliance to rehabilitation,self-efficacy and healthy behavior,and reduce incidence of adverse cardiovas-cular events after operation in elderly AMI patients.
10.Cost-effectiveness and mortality risk impact on elderly health management of essential public health services:A case study in Henan Province
Zhi-ping GUO ; Rong-mei LIU ; Neng-guang DAI ; Yi LI ; Tong JIN ; Qiu-ping ZHAO ; Hao SHI ; Chun-rong BAO ; Yan-qing MIAO
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(11):17-24
Objective:To evaluate the cost-effectiveness and impact on mortality of health management services for the elderly aged 65 years and older in national essential public health service project.Methods:Based on the data of county-level medical institutions in Henan Province from 2019 to 2024,the Random Forest Method was used to construct a counterfactual framework to predict the hospitalization expenses under the unmanaged scenario,and then the cost-benefit ratio(BCR)and net income were calculated.Time-dependent Cox proportional hazards model was used to evaluate the effect of health management on all-cause mortality and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease mortality in the elderly.Results:A total of 962 955 elderly patients were included,451 119(46.85%)were included in the management group.The average hospitalization cost of the management group was significantly lower than that of the non-management group(P<0.05).Except for 2020-2021,BCRS in 2019 and 2022-2024 were 6.34,2.05,4.45 and 6.60,respectively.The risk of all-cause death was reduced by 76.96%,and the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular death was reduced by 75.57%in the elderly patients included in the management group compared with those not included in the management group.Suggestions:It is necessary to establish a health outcomes-based evaluation system and promote the transformation and upgrading of the service model from single chronic disease management to"integrated health services with multi-disease management".

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