1.Allogeneic lung transplantation in miniature pigs and postoperative monitoring
Yaobo ZHAO ; Ullah SALMAN ; Kaiyan BAO ; Hua KUI ; Taiyun WEI ; Hongfang ZHAO ; Xiaoting TAO ; Xinzhong NING ; Yong LIU ; Guimei ZHANG ; He XIAO ; Jiaoxiang WANG ; Chang YANG ; Feiyan ZHU ; Kaixiang XU ; Kun QIAO ; Hongjiang WEI
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(1):95-105
Objective To explore the feasibility and reference value of allogeneic lung transplantation and postoperative monitoring in miniature pigs for lung transplantation research. Methods Two miniature pigs (R1 and R2) underwent left lung allogeneic transplantation. Complement-dependent cytotoxicity tests and blood cross-matching were performed before surgery. The main operative times and partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2) after opening the pulmonary artery were recorded during surgery. Postoperatively, routine blood tests, biochemical blood indicators and inflammatory factors were detected, and pathological examinations of multiple organs were conducted. Results The complement-dependent cytotoxicity test showed that the survival rate of lymphocytes between donors and recipients was 42.5%-47.3%, and no agglutination reaction occurred in the cross-matching. The first warm ischemia times of D1 and D2 were 17 min and 10 min, respectively, and the cold ischemia times were 246 min and 216 min, respectively. Ultimately, R1 and R2 survived for 1.5 h and 104 h, respectively. Postoperatively, in R1, albumin (ALB) and globulin (GLB) decreased, and alanine aminotransferase increased; in R2, ALB, GLB and aspartate aminotransferase all increased. Urea nitrogen and serum creatinine increased in both recipients. Pathological results showed that in R1, the transplanted lung had partial consolidation with inflammatory cell infiltration, and multiple organs were congested and damaged. In R2, the transplanted lung had severe necrosis with fibrosis, and multiple organs had mild to moderate damage. The expression levels of interleukin-1β and interleukin-6 increased in the transplanted lungs. Conclusions The allogeneic lung transplantation model in miniature pigs may systematically evaluate immunological compatibility, intraoperative function and postoperative organ damage. The data obtained may provide technical references for subsequent lung transplantation research.
2.Research progress on the application of visual electrophysiological examination in early diagnosis of glaucoma
Chang SUN ; Rong ZHANG ; Xiaolin XIAO ; Minpeng XU ; Dong MING ; Xia HUA
International Eye Science 2025;25(7):1073-1078
Glaucoma is a group of optic nerve disorders characterized by progressive optic nerve atrophy and visual field defects, which can lead to irreversible blindness. Early diagnosis of glaucoma is essential for preventing visual loss. However, due to the absence of obvious early symptoms, the diagnosis of glaucoma remains challenging. Visual electrophysiological examinations, an objective approach for evaluating visual function, have the potential to be used in the early diagnosis of glaucoma. This review integrates the latest publications to introduce visual electrophysiological examination techniques, including electroretinography(ERG)and visual evoked potential(VEP). It also explores the mechanisms underlying these techniques and their application value in the early diagnosis of glaucoma. In addition, this review summarizes the advantages, limitations, and applicable scenarios of different visual electrophysiological techniques. Finally, the review provides an outlook on the development prospects of visual electrophysiological techniques in the early diagnosis of glaucoma. The findings of this review can assist clinicians in selecting appropriate diagnostic methods, promote the innovation and development of early visual electrophysiological diagnostic techniques for glaucoma, and contribute to reducing the risk of blindness caused by glaucoma.
3.Material Basis and Its Distribution in vivo of Qili Qiangxin Capsules Analyzed by UPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS
Jianwei ZHANG ; Jiekai HUA ; Rongsheng LI ; Qin WANG ; Xinnan CHANG ; Wei LIU ; Jie SHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(5):185-193
ObjectiveBased on ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-electrostatic field orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS), the chemical constituents of Qili Qiangxin capsules was identified, and their distribution in vivo was analyzed. MethodsUPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS was used to detect the sample solution of Qili Qiangxin capsules, as well as the serum, brain, heart, lung, spleen, liver and kidney tissues of mice after oral administration. Using the Thermo Xcalibur 2.2 software, the compound information database was constructed, and the molecular formulas of compounds corresponding to the quasi-molecular ions were fitted. Based on the information of retention time, accurate relative molecular mass and fragments, the compounds and their distribution in vivo were analyzed by comparing with the data of reference substances and literature. ResultsA total of 233 compounds, including 70 terpenoids, 60 flavonoids, 23 organic acids, 17 alkaloids, 20 steroids, 7 coumarins and 36 others, were identified or predicted from Qili Qiangxin capsules, 73 of which were identified matching with standard substances. Tissue distribution results showed that 71, 17, 38, 33, 32, 58 and 43 migrating components were detected in blood, brain, heart, lung, spleen, liver and kidney, respectively. Thirty-seven components were absorbed into the blood and heart, including quinic acid, benzoylaconitine benzoylmesaconine and so on. Fourteen components were absorbed into the blood and six tissues, including calycosin, methylnissolin, formononetin, alisol B, alisol A and so on. ConclusionThis study comprehensively analyzes the chemical components of Qili Qiangxin capsules and their distribution in vivo. Among them, astragaloside Ⅳ, salvianolic acid B, ginsenoside Rb1, ginsenoside Rb3, ginsenoside Rd, ginsenoside Rg3, calycosin-7-glucoside, and sinapine may be the important components for the treatment of heart failure, which can provide useful reference for its quality control and research on pharmacodynamic material basis.
4.Classification and advances in clinical research of artificial colloidal plasma substitutes
Zhengyang CHANG ; Ming LI ; Jianpeng GAO ; Jing ZHANG ; Hua LYU ; Licheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(1):136-141
The number of patients with reduced blood volume due to haemorrhage, fractures, severe infections, extensive burns and tumours is increasing, and traditional blood products are no longer able to meet the increasing clinical demand. Therefore, plasma substitutes have become particularly important in fluid resuscitation, especially artificial colloidal solutions, which have a sustained volume expansion time and a good volume expansion effect, and can significantly improve the circulatory status of patients. This article aims to review the classification of artificial colloidal plasma substitutes and their research progress in clinical practice, in order provide a more rigorous, professional and standardized reference for medicine.
5.Artificial intelligence in traditional Chinese medicine: from systems biological mechanism discovery, real-world clinical evidence inference to personalized clinical decision support.
Dengying YAN ; Qiguang ZHENG ; Kai CHANG ; Rui HUA ; Yiming LIU ; Jingyan XUE ; Zixin SHU ; Yunhui HU ; Pengcheng YANG ; Yu WEI ; Jidong LANG ; Haibin YU ; Xiaodong LI ; Runshun ZHANG ; Wenjia WANG ; Baoyan LIU ; Xuezhong ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2025;23(11):1310-1328
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) represents a paradigmatic approach to personalized medicine, developed through the systematic accumulation and refinement of clinical empirical data over more than 2000 years, and now encompasses large-scale electronic medical records (EMR) and experimental molecular data. Artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated its utility in medicine through the development of various expert systems (e.g., MYCIN) since the 1970s. With the emergence of deep learning and large language models (LLMs), AI's potential in medicine shows considerable promise. Consequently, the integration of AI and TCM from both clinical and scientific perspectives presents a fundamental and promising research direction. This survey provides an insightful overview of TCM AI research, summarizing related research tasks from three perspectives: systems-level biological mechanism elucidation, real-world clinical evidence inference, and personalized clinical decision support. The review highlights representative AI methodologies alongside their applications in both TCM scientific inquiry and clinical practice. To critically assess the current state of the field, this work identifies major challenges and opportunities that constrain the development of robust research capabilities-particularly in the mechanistic understanding of TCM syndromes and herbal formulations, novel drug discovery, and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered clinical care. The findings underscore that future advancements in AI-driven TCM research will rely on the development of high-quality, large-scale data repositories; the construction of comprehensive and domain-specific knowledge graphs (KGs); deeper insights into the biological mechanisms underpinning clinical efficacy; rigorous causal inference frameworks; and intelligent, personalized decision support systems.
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6.Effects of Tongxinluo capsules on pharmacokinetics of rivaroxaban in rats
Guosheng FU ; Jie SHEN ; Jiekai HUA ; Yupeng SHAO ; Wenna MA ; Wei LIU ; Jianwei ZHANG ; Xinnan CHANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(23):2930-2934
OBJECTIVE To investigate the impact of Tongxinluo capsules on the pharmacokinetics of rivaroxaban in rats. METHODS Rats were randomly divided into rivaroxaban alone group (2.70 mg/kg), low-dose Tongxinluo capsules combined with rivaroxaban group (Tongxinluo capsules 0.28 g/kg+rivaroxaban 2.70 mg/kg), and high-dose Tongxinluo capsules combined with rivaroxaban group (Tongxinluo capsules 0.84 g/kg+rivaroxaban 2.70 mg/kg), with five rats in each group. Following seven consecutive days of gavage with normal saline or the corresponding doses of Tongxinluo capsules, the rats were subjected to a final gavage administration of rivaroxaban. Blood samples were collected at 0 h prior to the final administration and at 0.16, 0.33, 0.50, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 h post-final administration. The plasma concentration of rivaroxaban in rats was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The pharmacokinetic parameters [peak concentration (cmax), half-life (t1/2), area under the drug concentration time curve (AUC), mean residence time (MRT), clearance (CL), apparent volume of distribution (Vd) and peak time (tmax)] of each group were calculated using a non-compartmental model of MonolixSuite 2023R1 pharmacokinetic software. RESULTS Compared with rivaroxaban alone group, AUC₀₋ₜ and AUC0-∞ of rivaroxaban in rats were increased significantly in high-dose Tongxinluo capsules+rivaroxaban group (P<0.05), while CL was decreased significantly (P<0.05); t1/2 and MRT were shortened, tmax was extended, cmax was increased, while Vd was decreased, but there was no statistical significance (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS Rivaroxaban combined with Tongxinluo capsules significantly increases the plasma exposure of rivaroxaban in rats. Potential drug-drug interactions should be considered in clinical practice based on the co-administration conditions.
7.In situ Analytical Techniques for Membrane Protein Interactions
Zi-Yuan KANG ; Tong YU ; Chao LI ; Xue-Hua ZHANG ; Jun-Hui GUO ; Qi-Chang LI ; Jing-Xing GUO ; Hao XIE
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(5):1206-1218
Membrane proteins are integral components of cellular membranes, accounting for approximately 30% of the mammalian proteome and serving as targets for 60% of FDA-approved drugs. They are critical to both physiological functions and disease mechanisms. Their functional protein-protein interactions form the basis for many physiological processes, such as signal transduction, material transport, and cell communication. Membrane protein interactions are characterized by membrane environment dependence, spatial asymmetry, weak interaction strength, high dynamics, and a variety of interaction sites. Therefore, in situ analysis is essential for revealing the structural basis and kinetics of these proteins. This paper introduces currently available in situ analytical techniques for studying membrane protein interactions and evaluates the characteristics of each. These techniques are divided into two categories: label-based techniques (e.g., co-immunoprecipitation, proximity ligation assay, bimolecular fluorescence complementation, resonance energy transfer, and proximity labeling) and label-free techniques (e.g., cryo-electron tomography, in situ cross-linking mass spectrometry, Raman spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance, nuclear magnetic resonance, and structure prediction tools). Each technique is critically assessed in terms of its historical development, strengths, and limitations. Based on the authors’ relevant research, the paper further discusses the key issues and trends in the application of these techniques, providing valuable references for the field of membrane protein research. Label-based techniques rely on molecular tags or antibodies to detect proximity or interactions, offering high specificity and adaptability for dynamic studies. For instance, proximity ligation assay combines the specificity of antibodies with the sensitivity of PCR amplification, while proximity labeling enables spatial mapping of interactomes. Conversely, label-free techniques, such as cryo-electron tomography, provide near-native structural insights, and Raman spectroscopy directly probes molecular interactions without perturbing the membrane environment. Despite advancements, these methods face several universal challenges: (1) indirect detection, relying on proximity or tagged proxies rather than direct interaction measurement; (2) limited capacity for continuous dynamic monitoring in live cells; and (3) potential artificial influences introduced by labeling or sample preparation, which may alter native conformations. Emerging trends emphasize the multimodal integration of complementary techniques to overcome individual limitations. For example, combining in situ cross-linking mass spectrometry with proximity labeling enhances both spatial resolution and interaction coverage, enabling high-throughput subcellular interactome mapping. Similarly, coupling fluorescence resonance energy transfer with nuclear magnetic resonance and artificial intelligence (AI) simulations integrates dynamic structural data, atomic-level details, and predictive modeling for holistic insights. Advances in AI, exemplified by AlphaFold’s ability to predict interaction interfaces, further augment experimental data, accelerating structure-function analyses. Future developments in cryo-electron microscopy, super-resolution imaging, and machine learning are poised to refine spatiotemporal resolution and scalability. In conclusion, in situ analysis of membrane protein interactions remains indispensable for deciphering their roles in health and disease. While current technologies have significantly advanced our understanding, persistent gaps highlight the need for innovative, integrative approaches. By synergizing experimental and computational tools, researchers can achieve multiscale, real-time, and perturbation-free analyses, ultimately unraveling the dynamic complexity of membrane protein networks and driving therapeutic discovery.
8.Prognostic value of quantitative flow ratio measured immediately after percutaneous coronary intervention for chronic total occlusion.
Zheng QIAO ; Zhang-Yu LIN ; Qian-Qian LIU ; Rui ZHANG ; Chang-Dong GUAN ; Sheng YUAN ; Tong-Qiang ZOU ; Xiao-Hui BIAN ; Li-Hua XIE ; Cheng-Gang ZHU ; Hao-Yu WANG ; Guo-Feng GAO ; Ke-Fei DOU
Journal of Geriatric Cardiology 2025;22(4):433-442
BACKGROUND:
The clinical impact of post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) quantitative flow ratio (QFR) in patients treated with PCI for chronic total occlusion (CTO) was still undetermined.
METHODS:
All CTO vessels treated with successful anatomical PCI in patients from PANDA III trial were retrospectively measured for post-PCI QFR. The primary outcome was 2-year vessel-oriented composite endpoints (VOCEs, composite of target vessel-related cardiac death, target vessel-related myocardial infarction, and ischemia-driven target vessel revascularization). Receiver operator characteristic curve analysis was conducted to identify optimal cutoff value of post-PCI QFR for predicting the 2-year VOCEs, and all vessels were stratified by this optimal cutoff value. Cox proportional hazards models were employed to calculate the hazard ratio (HR) with 95% CI.
RESULTS:
Among 428 CTO vessels treated with PCI, 353 vessels (82.5%) were analyzable for post-PCI QFR. 31 VOCEs (8.7%) occurred at 2 years. Mean value of post-PCI QFR was 0.92 ± 0.13. Receiver operator characteristic curve analysis shown the optimal cutoff value of post-PCI QFR for predicting 2-year VOCEs was 0.91. The incidence of 2-year VOCEs in the vessel with post-PCI QFR < 0.91 (n = 91) was significantly higher compared with the vessels with post-PCI QFR ≥ 0.91 (n = 262) (22.0% vs. 4.2%, HR = 4.98, 95% CI: 2.32-10.70).
CONCLUSIONS
Higher post-PCI QFR values were associated with improved prognosis in the PCI practice for coronary CTO. Achieving functionally optimal PCI results (post-PCI QFR value ≥ 0.91) tends to get better prognosis for patients with CTO lesions.
9.Study on the management of dynamic adjustment for supply catalogue of medical consumables based on DRG
Ting HUA ; Yunming SHEN ; Chang SU ; Li BAO ; Yufei MENG ; Linling ZHANG ; Kun ZHENG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(2):143-147
Objective:To explore the construction of management system of dynamic adjustment for supply catalogue of medical consumables based on diagnosis related groups(DRG),so as to realize the fine supervision and management of rational and compliant use for medical consumables.Methods:The management system of dynamic adjustment for supply catalogue of medical consumables was constructed from 6 dimensions(system establishment,hierarchical management,detailed classification,announcement management,strengthening trial and standardizing contract)through analyzed the existing problems.A total of 149 broad headings of using medical consumables in clinical work of Children's Hospital,Zhejiang University School of Medicine from January 2022 to December 2023 were selected.The changes of the ratio of hygienic material's income in medical income,and the ratio of hygienic material's cost in medically overall cost were compared between before adopted the management system of dynamic adjustment for supply catalogue of medical consumables(2022)and after adopted that(2023).Results:After dynamic adjustment,32 broad headings(21.48%)of 149 broad headings of medical consumables were adjusted according to trial process,and 14 broad headings(9.40%)of medical consumables were optimized in the secondary catalogue,and 85 broad headings(57.05%)of medical consumables reduced their product brand,and the use of 8(5.37%)broad headings of medical consumables were stopped.On the premise that both the person-time of outpatient and emergency,and the person-time of discharge increased,the ratio of the income of hygienic material in medical income decreased from 8.02%of 2022 to 7.29%of 2023,and the ratio of hygienic material cost in overall medical cost decreased from 15.38%of 2022 to 14.17%of 2023,and the accumulated cost of medical consumables was reduced by 7.37 million CNY,accounting for 4.1%of the expenditure of medical consumables.Online procurement rates of medical consumables were respectively 93.05%and 94.34%in 2022 and 2023,which showed an increasing trend year by year.Conclusion:The application of management system of dynamic adjustment for supply catalogue of medical consumables can reduce the ratio of consumables of hospital,and improve the management efficiency of medical consumables,and reduce the procurement cost of medical consumables.
10.Clinical characteristics and influencing factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with MAFLD at moderate-to-high risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver fibrosis
Xuan LIU ; Chang LI ; Hong-Li ZHANG ; Xiao-Hua LI
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2025;50(11):1366-1373
Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and influencing factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)patients with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD)who are at moderate-to-high risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver fibrosis.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 495 T2DM patients with MAFLD who were treated in the Department of Endocrinology,the Seventh People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,from August 2022 to May 2024.According to the fibrosis-4(FIB-4)index,the patients were divided into two groups:low risk group for metabolic-associated fatty liver fibrosis(n=311)and moderate-to-high risk group for metabolic-associated fatty liver fibrosis(n=184).Differences in clinical characteristics and laboratory test results between the two groups were compared.Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression analyses were used to screen the influencing factors of moderate-to-high risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver fibrosis in T2DM patients with MAFLD.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves and area under the curve(AUC)were employed to evaluate the predictive value of these factors for moderate-to-high risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver fibrosis in T2DM patients with MAFLD.Results Compared with low risk group,moderate-to-high risk group had significantly higher age,proportions of patients with a history of hypertension and coronary heart disease,as well as higher levels of aspartate aminotransferase(AST),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),and creatinine(Cr)(P<0.05).In contrast,moderate-to-high group had a lower proportion of male patients,and lower levels of platelet count(PLT),total cholesterol(TC),triglycerides(TG),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c),free triiodothyronine(FT3),free thyroxine(FT4),and thyroid feedback quantile-based index(TFQI)(P<0.05).Univariate binary logistic regression analysis showed that male(P=0.020),HbA1c(P=0.014),BUN(P<0.001),Cr(P<0.001),TC(P=0.001),LDL-C(P<0.001),FT3(P<0.001),FT4(P<0.001),and TFQI(P=0.039)were influencing factors for moderate-to-high risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver fibrosis in T2DM patients with MAFLD.Multivariate binary logistic regression analysis revealed that BUN(OR=1.165,95%CI 1.006-1.348,P=0.042)and Cr(OR=1.020,95%CI 1.005-1.036,P=0.008)were independent risk factors for moderate-to-high risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver fibrosis in T2DM patients with MAFLD,while male(OR=0.574,95%CI 0.339-0.972,P=0.039),LDL-C(OR=0.659,95%CI 0.483-0.898,P=0.008),FT3(OR=0.590,95%CI 0.404-0.864,P=0.007),and FT4(OR=0.863,95%CI 0.762-0.977,P=0.020)were independent protective factors.ROC curve analysis showed that the AUC of the combined 6 influencing factors for predicting moderate-to-high risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver fibrosis in T2DM patients with MAFLD was 0.728(95%CI 0.682-0.774),with a sensitivity of 0.620 and a specificity of 0.759.Conclusions Gender,BUN,Cr,LDL-C,FT3,and FT4 are independent influencing factors for moderate-to-high risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver fibrosis in T2DM patients with MAFLD.Monitoring and early intervention for the above abnormal biochemical indices are beneficial in delaying the occurrence and development of liver fibrosis in T2DM patients with MAFLD.

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