1.Herbal Textual Research on Inulae Flos in Famous Classical Formulas
Caixia LIU ; Yue HAN ; Yanzhu MA ; Lei GAO ; Sheng WANG ; Yan YANG ; Wenchuan LUO ; Ling JIN ; Jing SHAO ; Zhijia CUI ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):210-221
In this paper, by referring to ancient and modern literature, the textual research of Inulae Flos has been conducted to clarify the name, origin, production area, quality evaluation, harvesting, processing and others, so as to provide reference and basis for the development and utilization of famous classical formulas containing this herb. After textual research, it could be verified that the medicinal use of Inulae Flos was first recorded in Shennong Bencaojing of the Han dynasty. In successive dynasties, Xuanfuhua has been taken as the official name, and it also has other alternative names such as Jinfeicao, Daogeng and Jinqianhua. The period before the Song and Yuan dynasties, the main origin of Inulae Flos was the Asteraceae plant Inula japonica, and from the Ming and Qing dynasties to the present, I. japonica and I. britannica are the primary source. In addition to the dominant basal species, there are also regional species such as I. linariifolia, I. helianthus-aquatili, and I. hupehensis. The earliest recorded production areas in ancient times were Henan, Hubei and other places, and the literature records that it has been distributed throughout the country since modern times. The medicinal part is its flower, the harvesting and processing method recorded in the past dynasties is mainly harvested in the fifth and ninth lunar months, and dried in the sun, and the modern harvesting is mostly harvested in summer and autumn when the flowers bloom, in order to remove impurities, dry in the shade or dry in the sun. In addition, the roots, whole herbs and aerial parts are used as medicinal materials. In ancient times, there were no records about the quality of Inulae Flos, and in modern times, it is generally believed that the quality of complete flower structure, small receptacles, large blooms, yellow petals, long filaments, many fluffs, no fragments, and no branches is better. Ancient processing methods primarily involved cleaning, steaming, and sun-drying, supplemented by techniques such as boiling, roasting, burning, simmering, stir-frying, and honey-processing. Modern processing focuses mainly on cleaning the stems and leaves before use. Regarding the medicinal properties, ancient texts describe it as salty and sweet in taste, slightly warm in nature, and mildly toxic. Modern studies characterize it as bitter, pungent, and salty in taste, with a slightly warm nature. Its therapeutic effects remain consistent across eras, including descending Qi, resolving phlegm, promoting diuresis, and stopping vomiting. Based on the research results, it is recommended that when developing famous classical formulas containing Inulae Flos, either I. japonica or I. britannica should be used as the medicinal source. Processing methods should follow formula requirements, where no processing instructions are specified, the raw products may be used after cleaning.
2.Herbal Textual Research on Inulae Flos in Famous Classical Formulas
Caixia LIU ; Yue HAN ; Yanzhu MA ; Lei GAO ; Sheng WANG ; Yan YANG ; Wenchuan LUO ; Ling JIN ; Jing SHAO ; Zhijia CUI ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):210-221
In this paper, by referring to ancient and modern literature, the textual research of Inulae Flos has been conducted to clarify the name, origin, production area, quality evaluation, harvesting, processing and others, so as to provide reference and basis for the development and utilization of famous classical formulas containing this herb. After textual research, it could be verified that the medicinal use of Inulae Flos was first recorded in Shennong Bencaojing of the Han dynasty. In successive dynasties, Xuanfuhua has been taken as the official name, and it also has other alternative names such as Jinfeicao, Daogeng and Jinqianhua. The period before the Song and Yuan dynasties, the main origin of Inulae Flos was the Asteraceae plant Inula japonica, and from the Ming and Qing dynasties to the present, I. japonica and I. britannica are the primary source. In addition to the dominant basal species, there are also regional species such as I. linariifolia, I. helianthus-aquatili, and I. hupehensis. The earliest recorded production areas in ancient times were Henan, Hubei and other places, and the literature records that it has been distributed throughout the country since modern times. The medicinal part is its flower, the harvesting and processing method recorded in the past dynasties is mainly harvested in the fifth and ninth lunar months, and dried in the sun, and the modern harvesting is mostly harvested in summer and autumn when the flowers bloom, in order to remove impurities, dry in the shade or dry in the sun. In addition, the roots, whole herbs and aerial parts are used as medicinal materials. In ancient times, there were no records about the quality of Inulae Flos, and in modern times, it is generally believed that the quality of complete flower structure, small receptacles, large blooms, yellow petals, long filaments, many fluffs, no fragments, and no branches is better. Ancient processing methods primarily involved cleaning, steaming, and sun-drying, supplemented by techniques such as boiling, roasting, burning, simmering, stir-frying, and honey-processing. Modern processing focuses mainly on cleaning the stems and leaves before use. Regarding the medicinal properties, ancient texts describe it as salty and sweet in taste, slightly warm in nature, and mildly toxic. Modern studies characterize it as bitter, pungent, and salty in taste, with a slightly warm nature. Its therapeutic effects remain consistent across eras, including descending Qi, resolving phlegm, promoting diuresis, and stopping vomiting. Based on the research results, it is recommended that when developing famous classical formulas containing Inulae Flos, either I. japonica or I. britannica should be used as the medicinal source. Processing methods should follow formula requirements, where no processing instructions are specified, the raw products may be used after cleaning.
3.Early-onset Alzheimer's disease comorbid with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis: a case report
Lisi XU ; Caixia DAI ; Shu WAN ; Man LIU ; Qingyan CAI
Sichuan Mental Health 2026;39(2):171-174
This article reports a case of a male patient with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis comorbid with early-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD). The patient presented with depression, hallucinations and delusions syndrome, and cognitive impairment, and was admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Through multidisciplinary consultation, the diagnosis was confirmed based on positive biological and pathological biomarkers. The patient's symptoms improved after receiving a therapeutic regimen comprising high-dose glucocorticoid therapy and psychiatric-related treatments. Based on relevant current research findings domestically and internationally, this article reviews the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of early-onset AD and anti-NMDAR encephalitis, in order to enhance the discrimination ability of psychiatric specialists for such patients and improve the diagnosis and treatment level. [Funded by Medical Research Project of Chengdu City (number, 2024403)]
4.Research advances and challenges in antimicrobial resistance surveillance technologies
Feng LIU ; Caixia DANG ; Ziqian ZHAO ; Yang WANG ; Yuanyong XU ; Hui CHEN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(3):128-132
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical global health threat. This review systematically examines AMR surveillance technology advances, from conventional culture methods to modern molecular diagnostics (e.g., whole-genome sequencing) and artificial intelligence-assisted approaches. It focuses on the current application of mass spectrometry, machine learning predictive models, and real-time surveillance networks. To address challenges including inadequate technical standardization, clinical translation barriers, and data-sharing limitations, we propose integrated "genotype-phenotype" strategies and global standardization framework, while exploring future applications of CRISPR-based portable detection, single-cell sequencing, and blockchain technologies.
5.Predictive Value of Serum miRNA-126a and miRNA-130b Levels in Cognitive Impairment among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Complicated with Acute Stroke
Lingli LIU ; Ruoxuan WEI ; Wei CHEN ; Caixia KONG ; Zhihong LIU
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(10):91-96
Objective To explore the relationship between serum miRNA-126a,miRNA-130b levels and cognitive impairment(CI)in patients with diabetes mellitus(DM)complicated with acute stroke(AS).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 70 DM patients with AS admitted to Wuhan First Hospital from January 2019 to December 2021.Patients were divided into CI group(41 cases)and non-CI group(29 cases)based on the occurrence of CI.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to detect the relative expression levels of miRNA-126a and miRNA-130b in peripheral blood.Results Compared with non-CI group,the CI group showed increased albumin(P<0.05)and decreased levels of miRNA-126a and miRNA-130b(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that albumin(OR=19.045,95%CI=2.001~181.230),miRNA-126a(OR=200.603,95%CI=15.663~2569.162),miRNA-130b(OR=11.770,95%CI=1.966~70.474)were related factors affecting CI occurrence in DM patients with AS.ROC curve analysis showed that peripheral blood miRNA-126a had the highest AUC(0.958)for diagnosing CI in DM patients with AS,with a sensitivity of 97.6%and specificity of 89.7%.The AUC for miRNA-130b(0.669)was lower,with a sensitivity of 73.2%and specificity of 62.1%.Conclusion Decreased expression of peripheral blood miRNA-126a has good diagnostic value for CI in DM patients with AS.
6.Analysis of clinical characteristics and drug resistance of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in 80 patients
Caixia ZHANG ; Liwen YE ; Xinnian LIU ; Chunyan HUANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2025;32(7):994-1000
Objective:To investigate the use of targeted next generation sequencing (tNGS) for the detection of drug resistance in mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) and analyze the clinical characteristics of MPP.Methods:The clinical data of patients with MPP who underwent bronchoalveolar lavage fluid tNGS at the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Third People's Hospital of Hubei Province, Jianghan University from February 2022 to February 2024 were collected. According to inclusion and exclusion criteria, 80 patients with MPP were included in this study. The clinical data of the patients were retrospectively analyzed. tNGS of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was performed to assess drug resistance in MPP. These patients were divided into a drug resistance group ( n = 55) and a non-drug resistance group ( n = 25) based on the presence or absence of the 23SrRNA:A2063G drug resistance mutation. Patient's clinical characteristics were compared between the two groups. The significant indicators from the univariate analysis were introduced into a binary logistic regression model to analyze the independent predictors of drug resistance and their predictive values. Results:The median age of patients with MPP was 38 years, with 53.75% (43/80) being female. Among the patients, 62.50% (50/80) had no underlying diseases, and 68.75% (55/80) exhibited drug resistance, while 42.50% (34/80) had mixed infections. The three most common clinical symptoms were cough (92.50%, 74/80), fever (62.50%, 50/80), and dyspnea (31.25%, 25/80). The most common imaging findings in MPP included patchy shadows (48.75%, 39/80) and consolidation shadows (42.50%, 34/80). Nodular shadows (7.50%, 6/80), tree-in-bud signs (5.00%, 4/80), ground-glass opacities (11.25%, 9/80), bronchial wall thickening (3.75%, 3/80), and pleural effusions (5.00%, 4/80) were not common. Bilateral lesions were present in 40.00% (32/80) of cases. In laboratory examinations, the median levels of inflammatory markers C-reactive protein (39.45 mg/L), procalcitonin (0.08 g/L), and serum amyloid A (168.31 mg/L) were increased. The median or mean levels of other indicators were within the normal range. There were no significant differences between the drug resistance and non-drug resistance groups in terms of gender, age, underlying diseases, clinical symptoms, length of hospital stay, mixed infection rate, mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP)-IgG positivity, MP-IgM level > 300 AU/mL, MP-DNA positivity, percentage of lymphocytes, platelet count, number of lymphocytes, and procalcitonin, D-dimer, prealbumin, lactate dehydrogenase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and albumin levels as well as imaging findings (all P > 0.05). In the drug resistance group, the number of fever days, sequence number, white blood cell count, percentage of neutrophils, C-reactive protein level, and serum amyloid A level were as follows: 4 (0, 7), 24464.00 (2754.00, 43457.00), 7.35 (6.09, 9.84), 73.70 (67.20, 73.70), 39.82 (20.82, 70.40), and 205.40 (81.08, 338.30), respectively. These values were significantly higher than those in the non-drug resistance group [2 (0, 4.50), 658.00 (323.00, 7593.00), 6.12 (5.04, 7.20), 64.45 (58.58, 76.33), 35.63 (4.94, 57.36), 81.30 (12.51, 243.76), Z = -2.43, -4.67, -2.72, -2.36, -2.04, -2.37]. The albumin level in the drug resistance group was 41.50 (38.10, 44.30), which was significantly lower than that in the non-drug resistance group [43.55 (40.03, 46.05), Z = -2.07, P < 0.05]. In the binary logistic regression analysis, the sequence number was identified as an independent predictor of drug resistance. When the sequence number exceeded 1001, the area under the curve value was 0.827, with a sensitivity of 94.5% and specificity of 68.0%. Conclusions:The clinical manifestations of MPP are similar in both the macrolide-resistant and the non-resistant groups. However, the drug-resistant group exhibits a greater number of fever days, higher sequence numbers, and more severe inflammatory responses. The sequence number of MPP can be used to predict drug resistance. When the sequence number exceeds 1001, its predictive value for drug resistance is significantly higher.
7.Effect of health knowledge and social support on health behaviors in patients with ischemic stroke: the dual mediating effects of health belief and depression
Yuying GUO ; Mengyu ZHANG ; Xinxin ZHOU ; Yuying XIE ; Peng ZHAO ; Juanjuan WANG ; Caixia YANG ; Yuanli GUO ; Ao YUAN ; Qinyang LI ; Shuo DU ; Yanjin LIU ; Lina GUO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(11):1018-1024
Objective:To explore the dual mediating effects of health belief and depression among health knowledge, social support, and health behaviors based on the capacity, opportunity, motivation-behavior (COM-B) model, and analyze the influencing factors of health behaviors in patients with ischemic stroke.Methods:This multi-center cluster sampling research recruited ischemic stroke patients ( n=1 696) who were hospitalized in neurology departments of five tertiary hospitals in Henan Province from October 2023 to October 2024. A cross-sectional investigation was conducted using the general information questionnaire, social support rating scale (SSRS), stroke prevention knowledge questionnaire(SPKQ), short form health belief model scale(SF-HBMS), health promoting lifestyle profile-Ⅱ (HPLP-Ⅱ), and patient health questionnaire-9(PHQ-9) to ultimately reveal the pathways and effect sizes among variables. Partial correlation analysis and multiple linear stepwise regression analysis were conducted to examine the relationships among social support, health knowledge, health belief, health behaviors, and depression in stroke patients by SPSS 26.0 software. Structural equation modeling was constructed using AMOS 28.0 software, and the mediating effect was tested using the Bootstrap method. Results:The scores of social support, health knowledge, health belief, and health behaviors among ischemic stroke patients were (37.46±9.94), (26.56±6.84), (75.62±12.62) and (130.79±26.27), respectively. The score of depression was 5.00 (2.00, 8.00). Health behaviors were positively correlated with health knowledge, social support, and health belief( r=0.333, 0.246, 0.267, all P<0.05), while negatively correlated with depression ( r=-0.146, P<0.05). Multiple linear stepwise regression analysis showed that health knowledge, social support, health belief, and depression were all influencing factors of health behaviors in ischemic stroke patients (all P<0.05). Health belief (effect value=0.068, 95% CI=0.048-0.093) and depression (effect value=0.009, 95% CI=0.003-0.018) both played partial mediating roles between health knowledge and health behaviors, accounting for 17.3%(0.077/0.446) of the total effect. Meanwhile, health belief (effect value=0.045, 95% CI=0.029-0.063) and depression (effect value=0.016, 95% CI=0.008-0.027) both played partial mediating roles between social support and health behaviors, accounting for 26.5%(0.061/0.230) of the total effect. Conclusion:Health knowledge and social support can not only directly influence health behaviors but also indirectly affect them through health belief and depression in patients with ischemic stroke.
8.Aldolase A accelerates hepatocarcinogenesis by refactoring c-Jun transcription.
Xin YANG ; Guang-Yuan MA ; Xiao-Qiang LI ; Na TANG ; Yang SUN ; Xiao-Wei HAO ; Ke-Han WU ; Yu-Bo WANG ; Wen TIAN ; Xin FAN ; Zezhi LI ; Caixia FENG ; Xu CHAO ; Yu-Fan WANG ; Yao LIU ; Di LI ; Wei CAO
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(7):101169-101169
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) expresses abundant glycolytic enzymes and displays comprehensive glucose metabolism reprogramming. Aldolase A (ALDOA) plays a prominent role in glycolysis; however, little is known about its role in HCC development. In the present study, we aim to explore how ALDOA is involved in HCC proliferation. HCC proliferation was markedly suppressed both in vitro and in vivo following ALDOA knockout, which is consistent with ALDOA overexpression encouraging HCC proliferation. Mechanistically, ALDOA knockout partially limits the glycolytic flux in HCC cells. Meanwhile, ALDOA translocated to nuclei and directly interacted with c-Jun to facilitate its Thr93 phosphorylation by P21-activated protein kinase; ALDOA knockout markedly diminished c-Jun Thr93 phosphorylation and then dampened c-Jun transcription function. A crucial site Y364 mutation in ALDOA disrupted its interaction with c-Jun, and Y364S ALDOA expression failed to rescue cell proliferation in ALDOA deletion cells. In HCC patients, the expression level of ALDOA was correlated with the phosphorylation level of c-Jun (Thr93) and poor prognosis. Remarkably, hepatic ALDOA was significantly upregulated in the promotion and progression stages of diethylnitrosamine-induced HCC models, and the knockdown of A ldoa strikingly decreased HCC development in vivo. Our study demonstrated that ALDOA is a vital driver for HCC development by activating c-Jun-mediated oncogene transcription, opening additional avenues for anti-cancer therapies.
9.PTPRD demethylation regulates the proliferation,migration,and chemoresistance of gastric cancer cells through the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway
Yanhui LIU ; Ziyu GAO ; Peng REN ; Yuxin DU ; Caixia LIU ; Zhiwei XING
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(1):48-55
Objective:To investigate the effect of protein tyrosine phosphatase D(PTPRD)demethylation on the proliferation,migration,and chemoresistance of gastric cancer(GC)cells through the phosphatidyl inositol 3 kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin(PI3K/Akt/mTOR)pathway.Methods:The gastric cancer MKN-74 and MKN-45 cells,as well as human gastric mucosal epithelial GES-1 cells,GES-1 were cultured in vitro and PTPRD expression was detected.MKN-45 cells and their drug-resistant variant MKN-45/5-FU cells were routinely cultured and transfected with various vectors:PTPRD empty vector(NC group,NC/5-FU group),PTPRD overexpressing adenovirus(PTPRD group,PTPRD/5-FU group),shRNA empty vector(sh-NC group,sh-NC/5-FU group),shRNA PTPRD lentivirus(sh-PTPRD group,sh-PTPRD/5-FU group),and PTPRD overexpressing adenovirus+10 μmol/L 740Y-P treatment(PTPRD+740Y-P group,PTPRD+740Y-P/5-FU group).MTT assay and wound healing assay were used to assess cell proliferation and migration.Cell autophagy levels were assessed using autophagy assay,and the expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)and PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway related proteins was detected using western blot(WB).MKN-45 cells were treated with 0,2.5,5,10,20 and 40 μmol/L 5-aza solutions,and the PTPRD mRNA expression and cell proliferation in MKN-45 cells were detected using qPCR and MTT assays.Results:PTPRD mRNA and protein were significantly downregulated in gastric cancer cells(P<0.05).Compared with the MKN-45 group,the numbers of autophagosomes and autophagosomes,as well as the protein expression of PTPRD,E-cadherin,and BAX significantly increased in the PTPRD group(all P<0.05),while cell proliferation,migration rate,and protein expression of p-PI3K,vimentin,p-Akt,and p-mTOR decreased significantly(all P<0.05);However,in the sh-PTPRD group,cell proliferation activity,migration rate,and protein expression of p-PI3K,vimentin,p-Akt,and p-mTOR increased notably,while the quantity of autophagosomes,autophagosomes,and protein expression of PTPRD,E-cadherin,and BAX decreased(all P<0.05).Compared with the PTPRD group,the PTPRD+740Y-P group showed an increase in cell proliferation activity,migration rate,protein expression of p-PI3K,vimentin,p-Akt,and p-mTOR(all P<0.05),and a decrease in number of autophagosomes,autophagosomes,and protein expression of PTPRD,E-cadherin,and BAX(all P<0.05).With the increase of 5-aza concentration,the mRNA expression of PTPRD in MKN-45 cells increased(P<0.05),while the cell proliferation activity decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the MKN-45/5-FU group,the cell migration rate and proliferation activity decreased in PTPRD/5-FU group,while the sh-PTPRD/5-FU group showed an increase in cell migration rate and proliferation activity(all P<0.05).Compared with the PTPRD/5-FU group,the PTPRD+740Y-P/5-FU group showed an increase in cell migration rate and proliferation activity(all P<0.05).Conclusion:PTPRD is downregulated in GC cells,and its demethylation may inhibit proliferation and migration of GC cells and enhance chemosensitivity by suppressing the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway.
10.Dual regulation mechanism, clinical value of lncRNA in PCOS and intervention role of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Baosong LIU ; Caixia LI ; Yingying SUN ; Xiaofang ZHANG ; Mengfan PENG
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(1):77-84
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive endocrine disorder in women of childbearing age, which can cause metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and other complications, seriously endangering the health of the body. China has become one of the countries with the fastest increasing prevalence of PCOS, but its complex pathogenesis leads to highly heterogeneous clinical manifestations, making it difficult to completely cure. Therefore, clarifying the potential pathogenesis of PCOS is of great significance for early clinical screening, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Recent studies have shown that long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) plays a dual role in the pathogenesis of PCOS and is a potential novel biomarker and intervention target. The characteristics of multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway action in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are consistent with the biological properties of lncRNA, which have diverse types, dual roles, and diverse locations. However, research on lncRNA mediated PCOS and how TCM can improve PCOS by regulating lncRNA is relatively scattered, which is not conducive to the recognition of its clinical value. Therefore, this article provides a systematic review of the dual regulatory mechanism, clinical value, and TCM intervention research of lncRNA in the occurrence and development of PCOS, aiming to clarify how lncRNA affects the occurrence and development of PCOS and potential treatment strategies, in order to provide new ideas for the clinical prevention and treatment of PCOS.


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