1.Pharmacological Review, Challenges, and Future Prospects of Zhusha Anshenwan
Xiaosong HU ; Zhou LAN ; Ping WANG ; Li DING ; Chun GUI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(9):329-335
Zhusha Anshenwan is a classical traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula originating from LI Dongyuan's Treatise on the Differentiation of Endogenous and Exogenous Injuries (Nei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun) of the Jin-Yuan period. It is composed of five medicinal ingredients: Cinnabaris (Zhusha), Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Rehmanniae Radix (Shengdihuang), and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao). Under the guidance of TCM theory, this formula is used to treat syndromes of disturbed spirit, including insomnia, palpitations, and anxiety, caused by hyperactivity of heart fire and deficiency of Yin-blood, and it also exerts auxiliary anticonvulsant effects in epilepsy and related conditions. However, the potential neurotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, and nephrotoxicity of its monarch drug, Cinnabaris (mainly composed of mercuric sulfide, HgS), together with the risk of in vivo accumulation, have rendered its clinical application controversial, and it has not yet been formally included in the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China. In addition, restrictions imposed by the Minamata Convention on Mercury have led to an increasing shortage of natural medicinal Cinnabaris resources, making the evaluation of the efficacy and safety of synthetic Cinnabaris particularly urgent. This contradiction highlights the complexity of safety evaluation for traditional medicines. Existing studies indicate that Zhusha Anshenwan exhibits definite pharmacological activities in calming the mind, improving sleep, and regulating emotional disorders. Moreover, other components of the formula may exert antagonistic effects on the toxicity of Cinnabaris, and reports of severe mercury poisoning caused by standardized clinical use of this prescription are extremely rare. Research suggests that other ingredients in the compound formula, such as Rehmanniae Radix, Coptidis Rhizoma, and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, may effectively alleviate the hepatorenal toxicity of Cinnabaris through mechanisms including modulation of the gut microbiota, formation of mercury complexes, and direct protection of target organs. This article aims to systematically review the progress in pharmacodynamic research on Zhusha Anshenwan, to explore its mechanisms of action in depth, and to analyze the toxicokinetic characteristics and safety risks of Cinnabaris, as well as the scientific connotations of toxicity reduction and efficacy enhancement achieved through compound compatibility. In addition, it compares Zhusha Anshenwan with other commonly used sedative formulas, with the aim of providing a scientific basis and forward-looking perspectives for the safe and rational application and in-depth development of this classical prescription in a modern context, and of emphasizing the important value of holistic research on TCM compound formulas in addressing the challenges of single-component toxicity.
2.Predictive value of pre-infarction angina combined with Lp-PLA2 for no-reflow during PCI in eld-erly patients with acute STEMI
Jie-jie MENG ; Ya-dong FENG ; Ya-zhao SUN ; Xin-xin XU ; Chun-lan BAI ; Pei SUN ; Bin LI
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(2):167-172
Objective:To investigate the predictive value of pre-infarction angina(PIA)combined with serum lipo-protein-associated phospholipase A2(Lp-PLA2)for no-reflow during primary percutaneous coronary interven-tion(PCI)in elderly patients with new-onset acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI).Meth-ods:A total of 189 patients who hospitalized because of acute STEMI and underwent primary PCI within 12h in De-partment of Cardiology,Cangzhou People's Hospital between January 2018 and December 2022 were enrolled.Ac-cording to their TIMI blood flow during PCI,the patients were divided into no reflow group(n=42)and normal re-flow group(n=147).The baseline data were compared between two groups.Multivariate Logistic regression analy-sis was used to analyze the risk factors of no-reflow during PCI.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was plotted to evaluate the predictive value of PIA and Lp-PLA2 for no-reflow.Results:PI A occurred in 73 cases(38.6%),and no reflow occurred in 42 cases(22.2%)during primary PCI.Compared with patients in normal re-flow group,those in no reflow group had significant higher Lp-PLA2[(341.33±98.32)ng/ml vs.(261.95±75.21)ng/ml]and onset to reperfusion time[(7.02±1.28)h vs.(5.14±1.48)h],and significant lower incidence of PIA(23.8% vs.42.9%)(P<0.05 or<0.01).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that Lp-PLA2(OR=1.528,95%CI 1.028~2.030,P<0.001),onset to reperfusion time(OR=2.602,95%CI 1.848~3.665,P<0.001)were independent risk factors for no reflow during PCI in elderly STEMI patients,while PIA was an inde-pendent protective factor(OR=0.261,95%CI 0.101~0.671,P=0.005).The area under ROC curve of Lp-PLA2 combined PIA was 0.863(95%CI 0.806~0.909),which was significantly higher than those of Lp-PLA2[0.733(95%CI 0.664~0.794),Z=2.690,P=0.007]and PIA alone[0.609(95%CI 0.535~0.679),Z=5.657,P<0.001].Conclusion:Pre-infarction angina has an important protective effect on no-reflow in STEMI patients.High Lp-PLA2 and absence of pre-infarction angina at admission may be good predictors of no-reflow during primary PCI in elderly patients with newly-onset acute STEMI,and it contributes to risk stratification of high risk patients.
3.Predictive value of pre-infarction angina combined with Lp-PLA2 for no-reflow during PCI in eld-erly patients with acute STEMI
Jie-jie MENG ; Ya-dong FENG ; Ya-zhao SUN ; Xin-xin XU ; Chun-lan BAI ; Pei SUN ; Bin LI
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(2):167-172
Objective:To investigate the predictive value of pre-infarction angina(PIA)combined with serum lipo-protein-associated phospholipase A2(Lp-PLA2)for no-reflow during primary percutaneous coronary interven-tion(PCI)in elderly patients with new-onset acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI).Meth-ods:A total of 189 patients who hospitalized because of acute STEMI and underwent primary PCI within 12h in De-partment of Cardiology,Cangzhou People's Hospital between January 2018 and December 2022 were enrolled.Ac-cording to their TIMI blood flow during PCI,the patients were divided into no reflow group(n=42)and normal re-flow group(n=147).The baseline data were compared between two groups.Multivariate Logistic regression analy-sis was used to analyze the risk factors of no-reflow during PCI.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was plotted to evaluate the predictive value of PIA and Lp-PLA2 for no-reflow.Results:PI A occurred in 73 cases(38.6%),and no reflow occurred in 42 cases(22.2%)during primary PCI.Compared with patients in normal re-flow group,those in no reflow group had significant higher Lp-PLA2[(341.33±98.32)ng/ml vs.(261.95±75.21)ng/ml]and onset to reperfusion time[(7.02±1.28)h vs.(5.14±1.48)h],and significant lower incidence of PIA(23.8% vs.42.9%)(P<0.05 or<0.01).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that Lp-PLA2(OR=1.528,95%CI 1.028~2.030,P<0.001),onset to reperfusion time(OR=2.602,95%CI 1.848~3.665,P<0.001)were independent risk factors for no reflow during PCI in elderly STEMI patients,while PIA was an inde-pendent protective factor(OR=0.261,95%CI 0.101~0.671,P=0.005).The area under ROC curve of Lp-PLA2 combined PIA was 0.863(95%CI 0.806~0.909),which was significantly higher than those of Lp-PLA2[0.733(95%CI 0.664~0.794),Z=2.690,P=0.007]and PIA alone[0.609(95%CI 0.535~0.679),Z=5.657,P<0.001].Conclusion:Pre-infarction angina has an important protective effect on no-reflow in STEMI patients.High Lp-PLA2 and absence of pre-infarction angina at admission may be good predictors of no-reflow during primary PCI in elderly patients with newly-onset acute STEMI,and it contributes to risk stratification of high risk patients.
4.Effects of Liangxue Heying Formula-medicated serum on the activation of LPS-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cells via JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway
Chun-lan XIA ; Xia FENG ; Ye-min CAO ; Zhi-qiang LIANG ; Yi LE ; Hong-tao XU ; Fei QI ; Ji LI
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2025;47(4):1150-1156
AIM To investigate the effects of Liangxue Heying Formula-medicated serum(LXHY-MS)on human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)induced by lipopolysaccharide(LPS).METHODS CCK-8,DCFH-DA fluorescence probe and Western blot method were used to screen the LPS concentration in modeling and the serum LXHY concentration for treatment.The HUVECs divided into the normal group,the model group and the LXHY-MS group had their SOD activity detected by automatic biochemical analyzer;their MDA level detected by colorimetry;their protein expressions of ICAM-1,VCAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,p-JAK2 and p-STAT3 detected by Western blot;and their mROS expression and recruitment effect on THP-1 photographed with high connotation.With the use of JAK2/STAT3 pathway inhibitor(AG490),the HUVECs divided into the normal group,the AG490 group,the LPS group,the LPS+AG490 group,the LPS+LXHY-MS group,and LPS+LXHY-MS+AG490 group were subjected to the corresponding treatment,followed by the detection of their protein expressions of ICAM-1,VCAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,p-JAK2 and p-STAT3 by Western blot.RESULTS Compared with the normal group,the model group displayed decreased SOD activity(P<0.01),increased MDA level(P<0.05),increased ICAM-1,VCAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,p-JAK2,p-STAT3 protein expressions(P<0.05,P<0.01),and increased mROS expression and THP-1 cells recruitment.Compared with the model group,the LXHY-MS group shared increased SOD activity(P<0.05),decreased MDA level(P<0.01),decreased ICAM-1,VCAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,p-JAK2,p-STAT3 protein expressions(P<0.05,P<0.01),reduced mROS expression and THP-1 cells recruitment.Given the use of AG490,the model group displayed increased protein expressions of ICAM-1,VCAM-1,IL-6,TNF-α,p-JAK2 and p-STAT3 in contrast to the normal group(P<0.05,P<0.01);each intervened group showed decreased expressions of related proteins in contrast to the model group(P<0.05,P<0.01).CONCLUSION LXHY-MS may protect the injury due to the activation of HUVECs by inhibiting the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway.
5.Relationship between exosomes and the tumour microenvironment and the impact of their delivery of non-coding RNAs on breast cancer
Xue-li MA ; Jun-liang WANG ; Juan-xia SUN ; Jing-rui WANG ; Rui TAO ; Chun YU ; Tao HAN ; Yong-mei LAN
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2025;41(2):279-283
The development of breast cancer is closely related to the information transfer in its microenvironment.As a novel information communication tool,exosomes present non-coding RNAs that are involved in breast cancer cell proliferation,migration,invasion,tumour-associated fibroblasts ogenesis,cell cycle,degradation of oncogenes,etc.This paper reviews the relationship between exosomes and the tumour microenvironment and the role of their presenting non-coding RNAs on breast cancer as well as their clinical applications in order to provide new ideas for biological research and therapeutic strategies.
6.Expert Consensus on the Ethical Requirements for Generative AI-Assisted Academic Writing
You-Quan BU ; Yong-Fu CAO ; Zeng-Yi CHANG ; Hong-Yu CHEN ; Xiao-Wei CHEN ; Yuan-Yuan CHEN ; Zhu-Cheng CHEN ; Rui DENG ; Jie DING ; Zhong-Kai FAN ; Guo-Quan GAO ; Xu GAO ; Lan HU ; Xiao-Qing HU ; Hong-Ti JIA ; Ying KONG ; En-Min LI ; Ling LI ; Yu-Hua LI ; Jun-Rong LIU ; Zhi-Qiang LIU ; Ya-Ping LUO ; Xue-Mei LV ; Yan-Xi PEI ; Xiao-Zhong PENG ; Qi-Qun TANG ; You WAN ; Yong WANG ; Ming-Xu WANG ; Xian WANG ; Guang-Kuan XIE ; Jun XIE ; Xiao-Hua YAN ; Mei YIN ; Zhong-Shan YU ; Chun-Yan ZHOU ; Rui-Fang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(6):826-832
With the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence(GAI)technologies,their widespread application in academic research and writing is continuously expanding the boundaries of sci-entific inquiry.However,this trend has also raised a series of ethical and regulatory challenges,inclu-ding issues related to authorship,content authenticity,citation accuracy,and accountability.In light of the growing involvement of AI in generating academic content,establishing an open,controllable,and trustworthy ethical governance framework has become a key task for safeguarding research integrity and maintaining trust within the academic community.This expert consensus outlines ethical requirements across key stages of AI-assisted academic writing-including topic selection,data management,citation practices,and authorship attribution.It aims to clarify the boundaries and ethical obligations surrounding AI use in academic writing,ensuring that technological tools enhance efficiency without compromising in-tegrity.The goal is to provide guidance and institutional support for building a responsible and sustainable research ecosystem.
7.Clinical Characteristics and Survival Analysis of 34 Patients with Aggressive NK-Cell Leukemia
Hui-Hui ZHANG ; Chun-Lan HUA ; Ping-Ping SUN ; Shuai LIU ; Wen-Juan FAN ; Xing-Wu LI ; Bao-Hong YUE
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1577-1582
Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics and prognosis risk factors of aggressive NK-cell leukemia(ANKL).Methods:The clinical and laboratory data of 34 patients with ANKL and 15 patients with chronic lymphoproliferative disorders of NK cells(CLPD-NK)admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from September 2019 to December 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.The Kaplan-Meier method was used to calculate survival rates,and the Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to analyze prognostic factors.Results:Compared with CLPD-NK patients,ANKL patients had a younger median age of onset,a higher proportion patients with EBV-DNA≥500 copies/ml,hepatosplenomegaly and hemophagocytic syndrome.They also presented with a higher peak of fever,a shorter median survival time,lower WBC count,PLT count,ALB and Fib values,while having higher LDH,AST,TG,ferritin,CRP and PCT levels.There were statistically significant differences in the morphology and expression of HLA-DR,CD56,CD57,CD16 and CD158 on abnormall cells between ANKL patients and CLPD-NK patients.Multivariate survival analysis revealed that combined with asparaginase treatment could improve patients' survival,and CRP≥ 15 mg/L and Fib<2.0 g/L were independent risk factors affecting the overall survival of patients with ANKL.Conclusion:The differences in clinical features and laboratory tests between patients with ANKL and CLPD-NK aid in the diagnosis of ANKL.CRP and Fib levels can be used to predict the prognosis of patients,and combined asparaginase therapy can enhance the overall survival of patients.
8.Effects of risk management combined with exercise intervention on myocardial marker levels,cardiac function,quality of life and exercise endurance in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction
Chun-yu LIU ; Lan QIN ; Shuang LIU ; Shuo LI
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(5):699-704
Objective:To explore the effects of risk management combined with exercise intervention on myocardial mark-er levels,cardiac function,quality of life,exercise endurance and incidence of adverse events in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI).Methods:This randomized controlled study enrolled 122 elderly AMI patients treated in Bei-jing Friendship Hospital,Capital Medical University between March 2021 and March 2023.Patients were randomly divided into control group(n=61)and intervention group(n=61).Patients in the control group were given conventional man-agement mode intervention,while those in the intervention group were given additional risk management combined exercise intervention.Both groups received intervention for 2 months,then followed up for 1 month.Myocardial markers,cardiac function,quality of life,exercise endurance and incidence of adverse events were compared between the two groups.Re-sults:Compared to those in the control group,patients in the intervention group had significantly lower levels of cardiac troponin I(cTnI)[(1.70±0.66)ng/mlvs.(2.32±0.90)ng/ml],brain natriuretic peptide(BNP)[(55.19±6.95)pg/ml vs.(85.25±8.12)pg/ml],left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(LVEDd)[(47.30±3.53)mm vs.(52.92±4.44)mm],left ventricular end-systolic diameter(LVESd)[(33.67±2.99)mm vs.(39.45±3.77)mm](P<0.001 all),and significantly higher left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)[(69.97±5.21)%vs.(57.02±5.24)%],Seattle angina questionnaire(SAQ)score[(80.70±7.68)points vs.(75.57±7.77)points]and 6 min walking distance(6MWD)[(385.96±21.99)m vs.(339.51±24.49)m](P<0.001 all).There was significant lower total incidence of adverse events(7.02%vs.21.67%)in intervention group after intervention(P=0.025).Conclusion:Risk management combined with exercise intervention may significantly reduce the levels of myocardial markers,improve cardiac function,quality of life,exercise endurance and reduce the occurrence of adverse events in elderly AMI patients.
9.Effects of risk management combined with exercise intervention on myocardial marker levels,cardiac function,quality of life and exercise endurance in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction
Chun-yu LIU ; Lan QIN ; Shuang LIU ; Shuo LI
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(5):699-704
Objective:To explore the effects of risk management combined with exercise intervention on myocardial mark-er levels,cardiac function,quality of life,exercise endurance and incidence of adverse events in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI).Methods:This randomized controlled study enrolled 122 elderly AMI patients treated in Bei-jing Friendship Hospital,Capital Medical University between March 2021 and March 2023.Patients were randomly divided into control group(n=61)and intervention group(n=61).Patients in the control group were given conventional man-agement mode intervention,while those in the intervention group were given additional risk management combined exercise intervention.Both groups received intervention for 2 months,then followed up for 1 month.Myocardial markers,cardiac function,quality of life,exercise endurance and incidence of adverse events were compared between the two groups.Re-sults:Compared to those in the control group,patients in the intervention group had significantly lower levels of cardiac troponin I(cTnI)[(1.70±0.66)ng/mlvs.(2.32±0.90)ng/ml],brain natriuretic peptide(BNP)[(55.19±6.95)pg/ml vs.(85.25±8.12)pg/ml],left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(LVEDd)[(47.30±3.53)mm vs.(52.92±4.44)mm],left ventricular end-systolic diameter(LVESd)[(33.67±2.99)mm vs.(39.45±3.77)mm](P<0.001 all),and significantly higher left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)[(69.97±5.21)%vs.(57.02±5.24)%],Seattle angina questionnaire(SAQ)score[(80.70±7.68)points vs.(75.57±7.77)points]and 6 min walking distance(6MWD)[(385.96±21.99)m vs.(339.51±24.49)m](P<0.001 all).There was significant lower total incidence of adverse events(7.02%vs.21.67%)in intervention group after intervention(P=0.025).Conclusion:Risk management combined with exercise intervention may significantly reduce the levels of myocardial markers,improve cardiac function,quality of life,exercise endurance and reduce the occurrence of adverse events in elderly AMI patients.
10.Coping strategies and needs for intestinal symptoms in patients with rectal cancer after sphincter-preserving surgery: a Meta-synthesis
Chun ZHANG ; Yaolan WANG ; Lan LI ; Mingjun HUANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(32):4375-4383
Objective:To integrate the qualitative study on the coping strategies and needs of intestinal symptoms in patients with rectal cancer after sphincter-preserving surgery, so as to provide a theoretical basis for formulating personalized nursing interventions.Methods:Qualitative studies on coping strategies and needs of bowel symptoms in patients after rectal cancer surgery was electronically retrieved from the China Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang Data, VIP, PubMed, Embase, Wiley, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and CINAHL. The search period was from database establishment to October 31, 2024. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the 2016 version of the Joanna Briggs Institute Center for Evidence-Based Health Care Quality Assessment Criteria for Qualitative Research. The aggregative integration method was used for synthesis.Results:A total of 13 studies were included. Seventy-seven complete research findings were synthesized into four integrated outcomes, including coping with anxiety and stress in adversity, developing proactive coping strategies, psychological adaptation and spiritual reconstruction, and unmet needs within multidimensional support systems.Conclusions:Patients who have undergone rectal cancer surgery cope with bowel symptoms through various methods and demonstrate multifaceted needs during symptom management. Healthcare providers should address patients' multidimensional needs, provide personalized, ongoing guidance to help them effectively manage symptoms and improve their quality of life.

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