1.Luteolin promotes wound healing in diabetic mice:roles and mechanisms
Zhiwei PENG ; Lei CHEN ; Lei TONG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(6):1398-1406
BACKGROUND:Luteolin has a variety of pharmacological activities such as antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,etc.,which can inhibit the release of cellular inflammatory factors,promote cell proliferation,and improve the cellular microenvironment.OBJECTIVE:To explore the potential roles and mechanisms of luteolin in promoting diabetic chronic wound healing using network pharmacology and in vivo experiments.METHODS:Potential targets of luteolin were screened using multiple databases,systemic pharmacology of Chinese medicines database,PubChem and UniProt databases.Genes related to wound healing were identified through the GeneCards database.A protein-protein interaction network was constructed to screen core targets,and Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analyses were performed to explore the biological pathways that luteolin may affect.In vivo experiments in mice were conducted to observe the effects of luteolin on wound healing.Eighteen C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into three groups.A 1 cm diameter full skin defect wound was made on the back of the control group(n=6),and a 1 cm diameter full skin defect wound was made on the back of the model group(n=6)and the treatment group(n=6)after the establishment of the diabetes model.The treatment group was given 200 mg/kg luteolin by gavage once a day for 9 consecutive days after the operation,and the wound healing was observed.At the end of drug administration,the samples were taken for hematoxylin-eosin and Masson staining.qRT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of interleukin 6 and tumor necrosis factor α,and western blot was used to detect the protein expression of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/AKT)signaling pathway.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Network pharmacological analysis identified 56 potential target genes associated with luteolin for the treatment of chronic wounds,of which the AKT gene was most closely linked to other target genes.Gene Ontology analysis indicated that luteolin could have antioxidant and anti-stress effects and have the potential to act as a multi-targeted drug.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis indicated that the target genes of luteolin were mainly enriched in the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.(2)On the 9th day of drug administration,the remaining wound area of mice in the control and treatment groups was smaller than that of the model group(P<0.05).Hematoxylin-eosin and Masson staining results showed that compared with the model group,the number of trabecular granulation tissues and collagen deposition were increased in the treatment group,and the degree of epithelialization was higher and close to that of the control group.The mRNA expression of interleukin 6 and tumor necrosis factor α on the wound surface was lower in the treatment group than the model group(P<0.05),while the protein expression of p-PI3K and p-AKT was higher in the treatment group than the model group(P<0.05).To conclude,luteolin inhibits wound inflammatory response and promotes healing of diabetic wounds by modulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
2.Insomnia and quality of life as chain mediators between negative life events and depression severity in adolescents with depressive disorders
Xu ZHANG ; Lewei LIU ; Jiawei WANG ; Feng GENG ; Daming MO ; Changhao CHEN ; Zhiwei LIU ; Xiangwang WEN ; Xiangfen LUO ; Huanzhong LIU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(1):163-168
ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between negative life events and depression severity in adolescent patients with depressive disorder, as well as the chain mediating role of insomnia symptoms and quality of life. Methods374 outpatient patients and hospitalized patients with adolescent depressive disorders were enrolled. The Adolescent Life Event Scale (ASLEC), the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF), and the Center for Epidemiology Depression Scale (CES-D) were used to evaluate the negative life event situation, insomnia symptoms, quality of life level and depression severity of the subjects, respectively. In addition, the PROCESS 4.0 macroprogram was used to analyze the chain mediating effect of insomnia symptoms and quality of life between negative life events and depression severity in patients with adolescent depressive disorder. ResultsThe results of correlation analysis showed that there was a significant correlation between negative life events and insomnia symptoms, quality of life, and depression severity (all P<0.05). In addition, the results of chain mediation showed that negative life events had a significant direct effect on depression severity, with an effect size of 0.12 (P<0.001). Insomnia symptoms and quality of life played a mediating role in the relationship between negative life events and depression severity in patients with adolescent depressive disorders, with indirect effect sizes of 0.062 (95%CI: 0.040-0.087) and 0.091 (95%CI: 0.059-0.123), respectively. It could also play a chain mediation role, and the effect size was 0.039 (95%CI: 0.024-0.057). ConclusionNegative life events experienced by patients with adolescent depressive disorder not only directly affect the severity of depressive symptoms, but may also indirectly exacerbate depression through insomnia symptoms and quality of life.
3.Construction of a community-family management model for older adults with mild cognitive impairment
Junli CHEN ; Han ZHANG ; Yefan ZHANG ; Yanqiu ZHANG ; Runguo GAO ; Qianqian GAO ; Weiqin CAI ; Haiyan LI ; Lihong JI ; Zhiwei DONG ; Qi JING
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(1):90-100
ObjectiveTo develop a community-family management model for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and to formulate detailed application specifications, and to fully leverage the initiative of communities and families under limited resource conditions, for achieving community-based early detection and early intervention for older adults with MCI. MethodsA systematic literature review was conducted to identify pertinent publications. Corpus-based research methodologies were employed to extract, refine, integrate and synthesize management elements, thereby establishing the specific content and service processes for each stage of the management model. Utilizing the 5W2H analytical framework, essential elements such as management stakeholders, target populations, content and methods for each stage were delineated. The model and its application guidelines were finalized through expert consultation and demonstration. ResultsAn expert evaluation of the management model yielded mean scores of 4.84, 4.32 and 4.84 for acceptability, feasibility and systematicity, respectively. By integrating the identified core elements with expert ratings and feedback, the final iteration of the community-family management model for older adults with MCI was formulated. This model comprised of five stages: screening and identification, comprehensive assessment, intervention planning, monitoring and referral pathways to ensure implementation, and enhanced support for communities, family members and caregivers. Additionally, it included 18 specific application guidelines. ConclusionThe proposed management model may theoretically help delay cognitive decline, improve cognitive function and potentially promote reversal from MCI to normal cognition. It may also enhance the awareness and coping capacity of older adults and their families, strengthen community healthcare professionals' ability to early identify and manage MCI.
4.Research progress of nucleic acid drugs in the field of inflammatory diseases
Zhiwei ZHAO ; Yue ZHAO ; Wanxia WANG ; Limeng CHEN ; Tao ZHANG ; Xian ZHENG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(11):1502-1507
When inflammation is continuously activated or dysregulated, it can induce chronic tissue injury and organ dysfunction, and participate in the occurrence and development of various inflammatory diseases such as atherosclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease. Owing to high targeting, long-acting efficacy and programmability, nucleic acid drugs provide a new direction for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. This article reviews the classification, mechanism of action and application progress of nucleic acid drugs in inflammatory diseases. It is found that small interfering RNA (siRNA) can specifically cut target mRNA through RNA interference to achieve inhibiting the expression of the target protein; antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) can inhibit target protein expression by inducing microRNA (miRNA) degradation or regulating splicing processes; miRNA can achieve network intervention by regulating multiple inflammatory target genes. At present, important breakthroughs have been made in the field of inflammatory diseases with siRNA drugs including Lumasiran, Nedosiran (for primary hyperoxaluria 1) and Inclisiran (for atherosclerosis), ASO drugs including Donidalorsen (for hereditary angioedema), Volanesorsen and Olezarsen (for familial chylomicronemia syndrome) and Lademirsen (for Alport syndrome), as well as miRNA drugs including Obefazimod (for inflammatory bowel disease) and Remlarsen (for pathological fibrosis). These drugs are expected to become a new generation of anti-inflammatory therapeutic strategies and bring more precise and efficient treatment options for patients with chronic inflammation and fibrotic diseases.
5.Transient Gastric Pressure Elevation Synergizing With Impaired Esophagogastric Junction Barrier Function Plays a Pivotal Role in the Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Xin HUANG ; Yuzhu CHEN ; Xiaolin JI ; Lingling ZHU ; Tianzhuang LI ; Zhiwei XIA ; Zhijie XU ; Ying GE ; Kun WANG ; Liping DUAN
Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility 2026;32(1):71-85
Background/Aims:
The pathophysiology of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (RGERD), which differs from proton pump inhibitor dependent gastroesophageal reflux disease (DGERD), remains incompletely elucidated. This study aims to compare esophageal motility patterns, transdiaphragmatic pressure gradients (TPG), and reflux profiles between RGERD and DGERD patients, and to delineate dynamic pressure gradient-esophagogastric junction (EGJ) interactions in these patients.
Methods:
In this retrospective study, 274 patients who underwent 24-hour impedance-pH monitoring and high-resolution manometry, along with an assessment of proton pump inhibitor responsiveness, were classified as RGERD (32.5%), DGERD (54.4%), or non-GERD (13.1%). Clinical characteristics, TPG, esophageal motility, and reflux metrics were compared between RGERD and DGERD patients. Subgroup analysis excluding hiatal hernia (HH) was conducted to investigate the pathophysiology of RGERD.
Results:
The RGERD group exhibited a significantly higher proportion of chest pain compared to the DGERD group. Regarding reflux profiles, RGERD patients without HH (RGERDHH- group) experienced increased weakly acidic reflux (P < 0.001) and prolonged bolus exposure (P = 0.006) compared to their counterparts (DGERDHH- group). Mechanistically, the RGERDHH- group showed reduced lower esophageal sphincter basal pressure (P = 0.010) and EGJ contractile integral (P = 0.005). Notably, following a wet-swallow, the RGERDHH- group experienced the significant elevation in gastric pressure and TPG. Correlation analyses revealed weakly acidic reflux and bolus exposure were positively correlated with gastric pressure variation, and inversely correlated with lower esophageal sphincter basal pressure.
Conclusions
Transient gastric pressure elevation and compromised EGJ barrier function drive weakly acidic reflux and esophageal bolus exposure. This pressure gradient-barrier mismatch underpins the refractoriness of RGERD.
6.Luteolin promotes wound healing in diabetic mice:roles and mechanisms
Zhiwei PENG ; Lei CHEN ; Lei TONG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(6):1398-1406
BACKGROUND:Luteolin has a variety of pharmacological activities such as antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,etc.,which can inhibit the release of cellular inflammatory factors,promote cell proliferation,and improve the cellular microenvironment.OBJECTIVE:To explore the potential roles and mechanisms of luteolin in promoting diabetic chronic wound healing using network pharmacology and in vivo experiments.METHODS:Potential targets of luteolin were screened using multiple databases,systemic pharmacology of Chinese medicines database,PubChem and UniProt databases.Genes related to wound healing were identified through the GeneCards database.A protein-protein interaction network was constructed to screen core targets,and Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analyses were performed to explore the biological pathways that luteolin may affect.In vivo experiments in mice were conducted to observe the effects of luteolin on wound healing.Eighteen C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into three groups.A 1 cm diameter full skin defect wound was made on the back of the control group(n=6),and a 1 cm diameter full skin defect wound was made on the back of the model group(n=6)and the treatment group(n=6)after the establishment of the diabetes model.The treatment group was given 200 mg/kg luteolin by gavage once a day for 9 consecutive days after the operation,and the wound healing was observed.At the end of drug administration,the samples were taken for hematoxylin-eosin and Masson staining.qRT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of interleukin 6 and tumor necrosis factor α,and western blot was used to detect the protein expression of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/AKT)signaling pathway.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Network pharmacological analysis identified 56 potential target genes associated with luteolin for the treatment of chronic wounds,of which the AKT gene was most closely linked to other target genes.Gene Ontology analysis indicated that luteolin could have antioxidant and anti-stress effects and have the potential to act as a multi-targeted drug.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis indicated that the target genes of luteolin were mainly enriched in the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.(2)On the 9th day of drug administration,the remaining wound area of mice in the control and treatment groups was smaller than that of the model group(P<0.05).Hematoxylin-eosin and Masson staining results showed that compared with the model group,the number of trabecular granulation tissues and collagen deposition were increased in the treatment group,and the degree of epithelialization was higher and close to that of the control group.The mRNA expression of interleukin 6 and tumor necrosis factor α on the wound surface was lower in the treatment group than the model group(P<0.05),while the protein expression of p-PI3K and p-AKT was higher in the treatment group than the model group(P<0.05).To conclude,luteolin inhibits wound inflammatory response and promotes healing of diabetic wounds by modulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
7.PRMT1-mediated asymmetric dimethylation of arginine residue 602 in DDX1 promotes cholangiocarcinoma progression
Wenzheng LIU ; Yangwei LIAO ; Yiyang KUAI ; Xin GAO ; Xingmin YAN ; Jingjing LI ; Junsheng CHEN ; Jukun SU ; Jingcong ZHOU ; Yizhu KONG ; Siqin HUANG ; Zhiwei ZHANG ; Feng PENG ; Bing WANG ; Yongjun CHEN
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2026;32(2):843-865
Background/Aims:
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a primary malignant neoplasm with an extremely poor prognosis. While combined chemoradiotherapy has been demonstrated to delay CCA progression to a certain extent, the absence of specific molecular biomarkers or targets significantly hinders the diagnosis and treatment of CCA.
Methods:
Through cross-analysis of proteomics and ADMA modificationomics, we identified DDX1 overexpressed in CCA with elevated R602-ADMA modifications. HPLC-MS/MS identified PRMT1 as the methyltransferase and USP10 as the deubiquitinating enzyme for DDX1. Immunofluorescence and nuclear-cytoplasmic partitioning experiments confirmed DDX1’s nuclear localization. GO and KEGG analyses clarify the biological functions of DDX1 in response to hypoxia. RNA-seq transcriptomics analyzed key pathways influenced by DDX1. A hydrodynamic in situ CCA mouse model was established to validate the chemopreventive effects of the PRMT1-specific inhibitor GSK715 on CCA development.
Results:
DDX1 promotes CCA progression both in vivo and in vitro and can be inhibited by GSK715. Mechanistically, PRMT1 mediates ADMA modification at position R602 of DDX1. This modification promotes DDX1 nuclear localization by recruiting USP10 to deubiquitinate DDX1, while simultaneously inhibiting PRMT1 degradation. DDX1 promotes the transcription of PRMT1 and USP10 by binding to the mRNA 3’UTR region, establishing a positive feedback regulatory pathway. This mechanism promotes the occurrence and development of CCA and can serve as a target for the inhibitor GSK715 to suppress CCA progression.
Conclusions
Our study identified DDX1-R602-ADMA modification as a novel ADMA modification in CCA. It further confirmed its pivotal role in CCA progression. Targeting the USP10-PRMT1-DDX1 axis may represent a significant therapeutic approach for CCA.
8.Incidence of statutory and keymonitored infectious diseases among students in Beijing from 2016 to 2020
XU Wenjie, BAI Chengxu, CHEN Dongni, XIA Zhiwei, WU Shuangsheng, GUO Xin, YANG Peng
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(4):592-596
Objective:
To analyze the incidence of statutory and keymonitored infectious diseases among school students in Beijing from 2016 to 2020, so as to provide a reference for developing the prevention and control of infectious diseases in schools.
Methods:
A descriptive statistical analysis was conducted on student cases aged 6-22 years in Beijing from 2016 to 2020 selected from the China Disease Surveillance Information Reporting Management System. Rate comparisons were performed using the 2 test and trend 2 test.
Results:
From 2016 to 2020, the overall incidence of statutory and keymonitored infectious diseases among students in Beijing showed an upward trend (χ2trend=582.42), the incidence rates of Category B and other infectious diseases exhibited a downward trend (χ2trend=82.71, 18.34), while Category C infectious diseases demonstrated a significant upward trend (χ2trend=911.75) (P<0.01). Among Category B infectious diseases, scarlet fever, bacillary dysentery, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS were predominant, with annual average incidence rates of 61.33/100 000, 35.38/100 000, 13.88/100 000, and 3.78/100 000, respectively. Except for HIV/AIDS, the reported incidence rates of other infectious diseases showed a declining trend. Among Category C infectious diseases, influenza, other infectious diarrhea, hand-foot-mouth disease, and mumps were predominant, with annual average incidence rates of 956.13/100 000, 114.39/100 000, 111.37/100 000, and 28.24/100 000, respectively. Influenza showed a significant upward trend (χ2trend=1 508.30), while the other infectious diarrhea, hand-foot-mouth disease, and mumps exhibited a downward trend (χ2trend=13.84, 25.78, 6.13) (P<0.05). Among other infectious diseases, varicella was predominant (χ2trend=17.47, P<0.05). Scarlet fever, influenza, hand-foot-mouth disease, and mumps had higher incidence rates among primary and middle school students; other infectious diarrhea and varicella were more prevalent among high school students; tuberculosis and bacillary dysentery were more common among high school and college students; and HIV/AIDS had higher incidence rates among college and high school students.
Conclusion
From 2016 to 2020, the incidence of Category B infectious diseases among students in Beijing showed a declining trend, while influenza, a Category C infectious disease, exhibited a significant upward trend.
9.The impact of different ventilation modalities during initial resuscitation on short-term outcomes in patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest
Zhiwei CHEN ; Yunjie GUAN ; Shujiao ZHANG ; Huihong LYU ; Zhihong LIN
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025;34(3):382-388
Objective:To investigate the impact of different ventilation modalities during initial resuscitation on short-term outcomes in adult patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA).Methods:This retrospective study included adult patients (age ≥18 years) admitted to the emergency resuscitation or observation units of our hospital from September 2019 to December 2021. Demographic data, comorbidities, and short-term outcomes of IHCA patients who underwent airway management during resuscitation were recorded. Participants were stratified into non-advanced airway and advanced airway groups based on ventilation modality. The primary outcome was defined as sustained return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) ≥20 min, and secondary outcomes included survival to discharge and favorable neurological status at discharge. Logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the impact of different ventilation modalities on short-term outcomes among adult IHCA patients. and developed a prediction model of ROSC for adult IHCA patients, and its predictive performance was evaluated by the area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic.Results:Among 285 IHCA patients (non-advanced airway: n=75; advanced airway: n=210), 127 achieved ROSC ≥20 min, 51 survived to discharge, and 35 had favorable neurological outcomes. Logistic regression identified ventilation modality, epinephrine dose, and arrest location as independent predictors of ROSC in adult IHCA patients. Advanced airway management demonstrated significantly higher ROSC rates compared to non-advanced interventions ( OR=3.698, 95% CI:1.844-7.419, P<0.001). However, no significant associations were observed between ventilation modalities and survival to discharge ( OR=1.097, 95% CI:0.506-2.376, P=0.815) or favorable neurological outcomes at discharge ( OR=0.548, 95% CI:0.224-1.339, P=0.187). Ventilation modality, epinephrine dose, and arrest location were incorporated as predictors in a multivariable logistic regression model to develop a ROSC prediction model for adult IHCA patients. The discriminative ability of model was evaluated through receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, yielding an AUC of 0.735 (95% CI:0.678-0.793). Subgroup analyses demonstrated that early advanced airway management significantly enhanced ROSC rates in noncardiac etiology cases, whereas no such benefit was observed in cardiac etiology cases, while this intervention correlated with decreased survival to discharge rates and deteriorated neurological outcomes among survivors. Conclusions:Advanced airway management demonstrated improved ROSC rates in adult IHCA cases, while showing no significant improvement in survival rates or favorable neurological outcomes at discharge. Ventilation modality, epinephrine dose, and arrest location are independent predictors of ROSC. A model integrating these factors exhibits moderate predictive utility for IHCA outcomes.
10.Association between alcohol consumption and lumbar disc herniation
ZHANG Ronghua ; HU Jihong ; ZHAO Jirong ; JIN Limei ; CHEN Zhiwei ; SHAO Hong ; WANG Li ; ZHANG Zhidong ; LONG Kaichong
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(11):1129-1134
Objective:
To analyze the association between alcohol consumption and lumbar disc herniation (LDH), so as to provide a reference for the development of prevention and treatment strategies for LDH.
Methods:
From May to July 2022, permanent residents aged ≥18 years from eight counties (cities/districts) in Gansu Province were selected using a multistage stratified random sampling method. Data on basic characteristics, alcohol consumption in the past 30 days, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus were collected through questionnaire surveys. LDH was determined based on imaging findings, combined with disease history or clinical symptoms. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the association between alcohol consumption and LDH, with subgroup analyses conducted by gender, age, ethnicity, and altitude of residence. Propensity score matching (PSM) was utilized for sensitivity analysis.
Results:
A total of 4 545 individuals were surveyed. There were 2 026 (44.58%) males and 2 519 (55.42%) females. The mean age was (44.82±15.33) years. The study participants were predominantly of Han ethnicity, with 2 598 persons accounting for 57.17%. The altitude of residence was mainly above 3 500 m, with 1 941 persons accounting for 42.71%. There were 574 alcohol drinkers, accounting for 12.63%. LDH was detected in 1 035 cases, with a detection rate of 22.77%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for gender, age, physical activity, and hypertension, compared to non-drinking residents, alcohol-consuming residents exhibited a 27.6% reduction in the risk of LDH (OR=0.724, 95%CI: 0.544-0.963). No significant interaction effects on LDH risk were observed between alcohol consumption and gender, age, ethnicity, or altitude of residence (all Pfor interaction >0.05). The results of the sensitivity analysis indicated that compared to non-drinking residents, alcohol-consuming residents exhibited a 38.8% reduction in the risk of LDH (OR=0.612, 95%CI: 0.382-0.976).
Conclusion
Alcohol consumption was statistically associated with a lower risk of LDH.


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