1.Meta-synthesis of cardiac rehabilitation experiences in patients with coronary heart disease
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(4):439-445
Objective:To systematically integrate domestic and international qualitative studies on the experiences of cardiac rehabilitation in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), providing a reference for the development of cardiac rehabilitation in China.Methods:A systematic search was conducted for qualitative studies focusing on the theme or the sub-theme of cardiac rehabilitation experiences in CHD patients. The databases searched included China Biology Medicine disc, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, Wanfang Data, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library, covering the period from their inception to November 1, 2022. The included literature underwent quality assessment and was subjected to Meta-synthesis using an aggregative integration approach.Results:Seventeen articles were ultimately included, yielding 71 distinct and clear research findings. These were categorized into 11 new categories, forming three integrated results: diverse attitudes, facilitating factors, and hindering factors.Conclusions:Currently, there is insufficient health education on cardiac rehabilitation by medical personnel, affecting patients' participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs. Medical staff should expedite the construction of cardiac rehabilitation centers to meet the rehabilitation needs of patients.
2.Mechanism of Shenshuai Xiezhuo Decoction in Intervention of Chronic Kidney Disease Combined with Atherosclerosis Based on Regulation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway by miRNA126
Gengxin LIU ; Gedi ZHANG ; Wenqi YUAN ; Fusheng LI ; Min GUO ; Fuli LUO ; Ziyou YAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(9):48-55
ObjectiveExploring the role of microRNA126 (miRNA126) in chronic kidney disease combined with atherosclerosis (CKD AS) by regulating the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway and the mechanism of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction in the intervention of CKD AS rats with 5/6 nephrectomy combined with high-fat feeding. MethodA total of 60 SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group, losartan group, and low, medium, and high dose groups of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction. The CKD AS rat model was established by 5/6 nephrectomy combined with high-fat feeding for 10 weeks. The low, medium, and high dose groups (6.0, 12.0, 24.0 g·kg-1·d-1) of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction and the losartan group (20 mg·kg-1·d-1) were gavaged, and the corresponding intervention was carried out for eight weeks. Then, the rats were killed, and samples were collected for corresponding detection. Fully automated biochemical analyzers were used to detect kidney function and blood lipids in rats: blood creatinine (SCr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and Masson staining of aortic tissue and pathological observation under a light microscope were carried out, and autophagosomes and autophagy lysosomes were observed by transmission electron microscopy. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to determine the mRNA levels of miRNA126, PI3K, Akt, and mTOR in rats, and Western blot was used to determine the protein expression levels of phosphorylated (p)-PI3K, PI3K, p-Akt, Akt, p -mTOR, mTOR, benzyl chloride 1 (Beclin-1), and microtubule-associated protein light chain 3Ⅱ/Ⅰ (LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ). ResultCompared with the sham operation group, the serum SCr, BUN, TC, TG, and LDL-C in the model group were significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the SCr, BUN, TC, TG, and LDL-C were decreased in the losartan group and low, medium, and high dose groups of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction (P<0.05). Compared with the sham operation group, thickening plaques, infiltration of mononuclear macrophages, a small number of foam cells, disordered arrangement of smooth muscle fibers in the tunica media, and increased collagen fibers were observed in the model group, and the lesions in the losartan group and Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction groups were alleviated compared with those in the model group. Compared with the model group, the number of autophagosomes and autophagy lysosomes increased in the medium and high dose groups of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction. Compared with the sham operation group, the expression of miRNA126 in the aortic tissue of the model group was significantly decreased (P<0.01), and the mRNA expressions of PI3K, Akt, and mTOR were significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the expression of miRNA126 in the aortic tissue of rats in high, medium, and low dose groups of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction and losartan group was significantly increased (P<0.01), while the mRNA expressions of PI3K, Akt, and mTOR were significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the sham operation group, the protein expressions of p-PI3K, PI3K, p-Akt, Akt, p-mTOR, and mTOR in the model group were significantly increased (P<0.01), while the protein levels of Beclin-1, LC3Ⅰ, and LC3Ⅱ were significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the protein expressions of p-PI3K, PI3K, p-Akt, Akt, p-mTOR, and mTOR in the losartan group and low, medium, and high dose groups of Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction were decreased (P<0.05), while the protein levels of Beclin-1 and LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ were increased (P<0.05). ConclusionThe expression of miRNA126 is decreased in the aortic tissue of CKD AS rats, and the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway is activated to inhibit autophagy flux. Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction regulates the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway through miRNA126, restores the autophagy of aortic endothelial cells, protects the damage of CKD vessels, reduces the formation of As plaques, and slows the development of cardiovascular complications.
3.Advances in the neural mechanisms of social disorders in autism
Yan LIU ; Qingqing ZHU ; Fuli YAN ; Xubo WU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2024;33(12):1147-1152
Social impairment is one of the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which seriously affects patients' daily life. Using optogenetics, functional magnetic resonance imaging and other techniques, significant progress has been made in the study of the anatomical structure of the brain, functional connectivity and neural circuits in ASD patients. This study reviews the latest findings on the neural mechanisms of social impairment in ASD. In terms of the structure of brain regions, patients with ASD have structural abnormalities in key brain regions such as the putamen, amygdala and nucleus accumbens, and these abnormalities may affect emotion regulation and reward processing functions.In terms of the functional connectivity of brain regions, functional connectivity abnormalities of the brain in patients with ASD may lead to dysfunctional social behaviors. Further analysis revealed that abnormalities in neural circuits involving the prefrontal cortex, ventral tegmental area, hippocampus, and cerebellum were closely associated with social deficits in ASD patients. Meanwhile, abnormal synaptic function and imbalance of the neurotransmitter system are also considered to be important pathological mechanisms for social deficits in ASD patients. These findings allow for a deeper understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying social deficits in ASD patients and provide a scientific basis for developing targeted interventions to improve the social function and quality of life of ASD patients.
4.Advances in the neural mechanisms of social disorders in autism
Yan LIU ; Qingqing ZHU ; Fuli YAN ; Xubo WU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2024;33(12):1147-1152
Social impairment is one of the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which seriously affects patients' daily life. Using optogenetics, functional magnetic resonance imaging and other techniques, significant progress has been made in the study of the anatomical structure of the brain, functional connectivity and neural circuits in ASD patients. This study reviews the latest findings on the neural mechanisms of social impairment in ASD. In terms of the structure of brain regions, patients with ASD have structural abnormalities in key brain regions such as the putamen, amygdala and nucleus accumbens, and these abnormalities may affect emotion regulation and reward processing functions.In terms of the functional connectivity of brain regions, functional connectivity abnormalities of the brain in patients with ASD may lead to dysfunctional social behaviors. Further analysis revealed that abnormalities in neural circuits involving the prefrontal cortex, ventral tegmental area, hippocampus, and cerebellum were closely associated with social deficits in ASD patients. Meanwhile, abnormal synaptic function and imbalance of the neurotransmitter system are also considered to be important pathological mechanisms for social deficits in ASD patients. These findings allow for a deeper understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying social deficits in ASD patients and provide a scientific basis for developing targeted interventions to improve the social function and quality of life of ASD patients.
5.Summary of the best evidence for nutritional management in patients with chronic heart failure
Yan MA ; Fuli LIANG ; Qingyu ZHANG ; Hongyan MENG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(26):3512-3517
Objective:To retrieve evidence on nutritional management in patients with chronic heart failure and summarize the best evidence.Methods:Based on the search terms "heart failure" and "nutrition", the evidence on nutritional management in patients with chronic heart failure including guidelines, evidence summary, expert consensus, recommended practices, systematic reviews, and original studies closely related to the topic were searched through computer on British Medical Journal (BMJ) Best Practice, UpToDate, Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Evidence-Based Health Care Center Database in Australia, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Guidelines International Network, Cochrane Library, PubMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and other websites and databases. The search period was from the establishment of the database to February 25, 2022. Two researchers evaluated the quality of the included literature and extracted evidence from the literature that met the quality standards.Results:A total of 15 articles were included, including 5 guidelines, 5 expert consensus, and 5 systematic reviews. Finally, 24 best pieces of evidence were summarized, covering 7 aspects, including multidisciplinary team building, nutritional screening and evaluation, nutritional needs, nutrient recommendation, liquid intake management, weight management, and nutritional intervention.Conclusions:This study summarizes the best evidence for nutritional management in patients with chronic heart failure from 7 aspects. Clinical medical and nursing staff can implement evidence conversion applications based on the patient's wishes and clinical actual situation.
6.Chromosomal aneuploidy and pregnancy outcomes for D5/D6 blastocysts from patients undergoing PGT-A treatment.
Senlin SHI ; Qiongyao SHI ; Guidong YAO ; Yan LIU ; Fuli ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2023;40(9):1062-1067
OBJECTIVE:
To compare the prevalence of chromosomal aneuploidies and pregnancy outcomes of D5 and D6 blastocysts subjected to preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A).
METHODS:
Clinical and laboratory data of 268 couples who underwent PGT-A at the Reproductive Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from September 2018 to September 2020 were collected. The prevalence of chromosomal aneuploidies and pregnancy outcomes of D5/D6 biopsied blastocysts were compared.
RESULTS:
Compared with D6 blastocysts, the euploidy rate of D5 blastocysts was significantly higher (49.1% vs. 41.1%, P = 0.001 1), whilst their aneuploidy rate was significantly lower (50.9% vs. 58.9%, P = 0.001 1). The rate of numerical abnormalities of D6 blastocysts was significantly higher than that of D5 blastocysts (27.9% vs. 20.2%, P = 0.000 5). For patients under 35 years old, the euploidy rate of D5 blastocysts was significantly higher than that of D6 blastocysts (53.8% vs. 44.3%, P = 0.001), whilst the numerical abnormality rate was significantly lower (16.3% vs. 23.9%, P = 0.001). For both D5 and D6 blastocysts, the euploidy rates for patients <= 35 were significantly higher than those for > 35. The elder group had the lowest rates for aneuploidies and live births. Compared with those receiving D6 blastocysts transplantation, the pregnancy rate, implantation rate and live birth rate for those receiving thawed D5 blastocysts transplantation were significantly higher (60.2% vs.37.0%, P = 0.000 3; 59.1% vs.37.0%, P = 0.000 6; 47.7% vs. 28.3%, P = 0.002).
CONCLUSION
For patients undergoing PGT-A, the chromosomal euploidy rate for D5 blastocysts is higher than that for D6 blastocysts, and the clinical outcome of D5 blastocysts with normal signal is better than that of D6 blastocysts. Elder patients have a higher rate of aneuploidies.
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7.Application and potential value of endogenous lipid mediators in liver failure
Gengjie YAN ; Yong LIN ; Huiji SU ; Hanxiao CHEN ; Shaoqun BAN ; Ailing WEI ; Dewen MAO ; Fuli LONG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2023;39(1):211-217
Liver failure is a common end-stage liver disease syndrome in clinical practice characterized by massive necrosis of hepatocytes leading to rapid liver failure, and it is currently believed that excessive inflammation and immune response are the core mechanisms of this disease. Endogenous lipid mediators are involved in the regulation of a variety of inflammatory processes, including initiation, maintenance, and regression, and eicosanoids and pro-decomposition lipid mediators, as well as their complex metabolic pathways and transduction signals, play a key role in the regulation of these processes. This article reviews the key role of endogenous lipid mediators in the pathophysiological mechanism of inflammation and immune dysfunction in liver failure and the potential significance and new therapeutic opportunities of lipid immune pathway in liver failure, in order to provide new ideas for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of liver failure.
8.Role of macrophage polarization and its crosstalk with neighboring cells in hepatocellular carcinoma
Huiji SU ; Gengjie YAN ; Hanxiao CHEN ; Shaoqun BAN ; Ailing WEI ; Dewen MAO ; Fuli LONG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2023;39(5):1204-1211
Inflammation is closely associated with the development of cancer. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) actively participate in tumor-related inflammation and promote tumor growth and metastasis, while under certain conditions, TAM also show cytotoxicity and tumor killing activity and thus inhibit the progression of cancer. Crosstalk between TAM and neighboring cells is closely associated with the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and drug resistance during treatment. This article summarizes the role of macrophages in HCC and the crosstalk between macrophages and other cells, so as to provide new strategies for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of HCC.
9.Association between glycolysis and mitochondrial dysfunction and its potential value in liver diseases
Gengjie YAN ; Yong LIN ; Huiji SU ; Hanxiao CHEN ; Shaoqun BAN ; Ailing WEI ; Dewen MAO ; Fuli LONG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2022;38(8):1931-1936
Glycolysis plays an important role in the development and progression of liver diseases and shows varying degrees of enhancement in different liver diseases, and it is closely associated with mitochondrial dysfunction (oxidative phosphorylation deficiency and reactive oxygen species production), which helps to fill energy production deficiency caused by impaired oxidative phosphorylation. Therefore, it might be possible to search for potential new therapies for liver diseases through targeted regulation of the key factors in aerobic glycolysis, such as hexokinase 2, pyruvate kinase M2, and other regulatory pathways. From the perspective of the association between glycolysis and liver diseases, this article elaborates on the therapeutic significance and potential value of glycolysis in liver diseases, in order to provide new ideas for the diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases.
10.Alterations in Spontaneous Brain Activity in Drug-Naïve First-Episode Schizophrenia: An Anatomical/Activation Likelihood Estimation Meta-Analysis
Xiaolei QIU ; Rongrong ZHANG ; Lu WEN ; Fuli JIANG ; Hongjun MAO ; Wei YAN ; Shiping XIE ; Xinming PAN
Psychiatry Investigation 2022;19(8):606-613
Objective:
The etiology of schizophrenia is unknown and is associated with abnormal spontaneous brain activity. There are no consistent results regarding the change in spontaneous brain activity of people with schizophrenia. In this study, we determined the specific changes in the amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation/fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF/fALFF) and regional homogeneity (ReHo) in patients with drug-naïve first-episode schizophrenia (Dn-FES).
Methods:
A comprehensive search of databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase was conducted to find articles on resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging using ALFF/fALFF and ReHo in schizophrenia patients compared to healthy controls (HCs) and then, anatomical/activation likelihood estimation was performed.
Results:
Eighteen eligible studies were included in this meta-analysis. Compared to the spontaneous brain activity of HCs, we found changes in spontaneous brain activity in Dn-FES based on these two methods, mainly including the frontal lobe, putamen, lateral globus pallidus, insula, cerebellum, and posterior cingulate cortex.
Conclusion
We found that widespread abnormalities of spontaneous brain activity occur in the early stages of the onset of schizophrenia and may provide a reference for the early intervention of schizophrenia.

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