1.A Systematic Strategy for Discovering First-in-class Anti-fibrotic Drugs from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Wen HUANG ; Guang XIN ; Sanyin ZHANG ; Tao WANG ; Wei CHEN ; Zeliang WEI ; Qilong ZHOU ; Ke LI ; Dan SUN ; Kui YU ; Shilin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(10):296-307
Pulmonary fibrosis(PF) is a progressive and life-threatening disease with limited therapeutic options, highlighting the urgent need for innovative drug discovery strategies. To address this challenge, the authors propose the formula-originated rational intelligent screening&translation(FIRST), a systematic framework for developing anti-fibrotic monomers derived from classical traditional Chinese medicine(TCM). The strategy integrates three key dimensions, including tissue-oriented intelligent screening of active compounds, structural optimization based on drug-target spatial interactions and plant biosynthetic pathways, and cross-scale validation of drug. We further highlight its applications in discovering tissue-oriented novel drugs from clinically validated TCM, the development and mechanistic elucidation of anti-fibrotic therapeutics, as well as the clinical translation and secondary development of candidate drugs. This strategy paves the way for first-in-class, formula-derived monomeric drugs with defined structures, clarified mechanisms, and proven safety, offering a transformative avenue to meet the urgent therapeutic needs of PF and setting a new paradigm for TCM-based drug innovation.
2.A Systematic Strategy for Discovering First-in-class Anti-fibrotic Drugs from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Wen HUANG ; Guang XIN ; Sanyin ZHANG ; Tao WANG ; Wei CHEN ; Zeliang WEI ; Qilong ZHOU ; Ke LI ; Dan SUN ; Kui YU ; Shilin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(10):296-307
Pulmonary fibrosis(PF) is a progressive and life-threatening disease with limited therapeutic options, highlighting the urgent need for innovative drug discovery strategies. To address this challenge, the authors propose the formula-originated rational intelligent screening&translation(FIRST), a systematic framework for developing anti-fibrotic monomers derived from classical traditional Chinese medicine(TCM). The strategy integrates three key dimensions, including tissue-oriented intelligent screening of active compounds, structural optimization based on drug-target spatial interactions and plant biosynthetic pathways, and cross-scale validation of drug. We further highlight its applications in discovering tissue-oriented novel drugs from clinically validated TCM, the development and mechanistic elucidation of anti-fibrotic therapeutics, as well as the clinical translation and secondary development of candidate drugs. This strategy paves the way for first-in-class, formula-derived monomeric drugs with defined structures, clarified mechanisms, and proven safety, offering a transformative avenue to meet the urgent therapeutic needs of PF and setting a new paradigm for TCM-based drug innovation.
3.The Distribution Characteristics of Multiple Antigens of Rh Blood Group System and Precise Transfusion Strategy in Shunde Area,Guangdong Province
Wei-Biao LYU ; Guang-Bo CHEN ; Wan-Li LIANG ; Jun YU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1751-1757
Objective:To analyze the multi antigen distribution characteristics of Rh blood group system in Shunde area of Guangdong Province,explore the feasibility of Rh phenotype compatible blood transfusion for blood recipients in this area,and formulate the precise blood transfusion strategies.Methods:From June 2022 to December 2024,113 226 hospitalized patients scheduled for blood transfusion in Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University and 30 832 blood donors'blood samples provided by Shunde central blood station in the same period were detected for ABO blood group and Rh phenotype by microcolumn gel method,and the Rh phenotype data of the recipients and blood donors were compared and analyzed.Results:Among 113 226 blood samples,112 963 cases(99.77%)were RhD positive,with CCDee(54.96%)and CcDEe(28.21%)phenotypes being the main phenotypes;263 cases(0.23%)were RhD negative,with ccDee(50.19%)and CcDee(36.88%)as the main phenotype.Among 30 832 blood donor samples,CCDee(54.65%)and CcDEe(27.93%)were the main phenotypes of Rh phenotype with RhD positive.The positive rates of D,C,c,E and e antigens of blood recipients and blood donors were in the same order from high to low D>e>C>c>E.The frequency of e antigen in RhD positive recipients with different ABO blood groups was statistically different from that of blood donors(P<0.05),while there was no statistical difference in the other four antigens(P>0.05),the distribution of ccDEe phenotypes was statistically different(P<0.05),but there was no statistical difference in the distribution of other eight phenotypes(P>0.05).In RhD positive recipients,the probability of finding compatible blood for phenotype CcDEe was 100%,the probability of finding compatible blood for phenotype CCDee,CCDEe and DcDee was 54%-65%,and the probability of finding compatible blood for other phenotypes was less than 10%.Providing blood with CCDee and ccDEE phenotypes according to Rh blood matching scheme can meet the needs of more than 99%of patients with 9 Rh phenotype compatible blood transfusion in this region.Conclusion:Rh phenotype detection should be carried out for hospitalized patients to be transfused,and the precise transfusion strategy of Rh phenotype isotype or compatibility should be implemented to make the transfusion treatment of patients more safe and reliable.
4.Action mechanism of Epimedii folium-Astmgali radix membranaceus regulates SCF/c-kit and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways to control oligoasthenospermia
Yan-rong LI ; Zhen-dong CHEN ; Qiu-ju ZHANG ; Yi-wei JIANG ; Guang-wei LIU ; Fu-de YANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(9):1693-1699
Aim To explore the mechanism of Epimedii folium-Astmgali radix activating the SCF/c-kit signa-ling pathway to activate the PI3K/Akt signaling path-way and its effect on sperm production and vitality in oligoasthenospermia.Methods Sixty male SD rats were used to establish a model of oligoasthenospermia with cyclophosphamide.They were randomly divided into six groups:experimental group(further divided into high,medium,and low dose group),model group,control group and blank group.The oligoasthenosper-mia model was established by using cyclophosphamide in experimental group,levocarnitine group and model group.The rats in the high,medium,and low dose group of the experimental group were orally adminis-tered Epimedii folium-Astmgali radix extract at doses of 800,400,and 200 mg·kg-1,respectively,Once daily for 35 days.Rats of the control group were orally ad-ministered 250 mg·kg-1·d-1 of levocarnitine,Once daily for 35 days.ELISA was used to detect serum of T,E2,FSH,and LH.Western blot and IHC staining were used to detect the expression of SCF,c-kit,Bcl-2,Bax,PI3K,and Akt proteins in rat testicular tissues.Sperm activity is examined by microscopy.The testicu-lar tissue structure and cell morphology of rats in each group were observed.Results Compared with the model group,Epimedii folium-Astmgali radix increased the sperm density,total viability rate,and vitality(P<0.05,P<0.01),decreased sperm apoptosis rate and LH,T,and E2 levels(P<0.05,P<0.01),decreased Bax protein expression in testicular tissue(P<0.01),and increased Bcl-2,SCF,c-Kit,PI3K,and Akt protein expression(P<0.05,P<0.01);it increased the number of germ cells,thickened basement membrane,and significantly improved seminiferous tubule mor-phology,even showing germ cells at different develop-mental stages and mature sperm.Conclusions Epi-medii folium-Astmgali radix has a significant therapeu-tic effect on oligoasthenospermia in rats.Its mechanism may be related to the activation of the SCF/c-kit signa-ling pathway to activate the PI3K/Akt signaling path-way promoting the proliferation and differentiation of germ cells,and promoting sperm production,maturation and motility.
5.Action mechanism of Epimedii folium-Astmgali radix membranaceus regulates SCF/c-kit and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways to control oligoasthenospermia
Yan-rong LI ; Zhen-dong CHEN ; Qiu-ju ZHANG ; Yi-wei JIANG ; Guang-wei LIU ; Fu-de YANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(9):1693-1699
Aim To explore the mechanism of Epimedii folium-Astmgali radix activating the SCF/c-kit signa-ling pathway to activate the PI3K/Akt signaling path-way and its effect on sperm production and vitality in oligoasthenospermia.Methods Sixty male SD rats were used to establish a model of oligoasthenospermia with cyclophosphamide.They were randomly divided into six groups:experimental group(further divided into high,medium,and low dose group),model group,control group and blank group.The oligoasthenosper-mia model was established by using cyclophosphamide in experimental group,levocarnitine group and model group.The rats in the high,medium,and low dose group of the experimental group were orally adminis-tered Epimedii folium-Astmgali radix extract at doses of 800,400,and 200 mg·kg-1,respectively,Once daily for 35 days.Rats of the control group were orally ad-ministered 250 mg·kg-1·d-1 of levocarnitine,Once daily for 35 days.ELISA was used to detect serum of T,E2,FSH,and LH.Western blot and IHC staining were used to detect the expression of SCF,c-kit,Bcl-2,Bax,PI3K,and Akt proteins in rat testicular tissues.Sperm activity is examined by microscopy.The testicu-lar tissue structure and cell morphology of rats in each group were observed.Results Compared with the model group,Epimedii folium-Astmgali radix increased the sperm density,total viability rate,and vitality(P<0.05,P<0.01),decreased sperm apoptosis rate and LH,T,and E2 levels(P<0.05,P<0.01),decreased Bax protein expression in testicular tissue(P<0.01),and increased Bcl-2,SCF,c-Kit,PI3K,and Akt protein expression(P<0.05,P<0.01);it increased the number of germ cells,thickened basement membrane,and significantly improved seminiferous tubule mor-phology,even showing germ cells at different develop-mental stages and mature sperm.Conclusions Epi-medii folium-Astmgali radix has a significant therapeu-tic effect on oligoasthenospermia in rats.Its mechanism may be related to the activation of the SCF/c-kit signa-ling pathway to activate the PI3K/Akt signaling path-way promoting the proliferation and differentiation of germ cells,and promoting sperm production,maturation and motility.
6.The Distribution Characteristics of Multiple Antigens of Rh Blood Group System and Precise Transfusion Strategy in Shunde Area,Guangdong Province
Wei-Biao LYU ; Guang-Bo CHEN ; Wan-Li LIANG ; Jun YU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1751-1757
Objective:To analyze the multi antigen distribution characteristics of Rh blood group system in Shunde area of Guangdong Province,explore the feasibility of Rh phenotype compatible blood transfusion for blood recipients in this area,and formulate the precise blood transfusion strategies.Methods:From June 2022 to December 2024,113 226 hospitalized patients scheduled for blood transfusion in Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University and 30 832 blood donors'blood samples provided by Shunde central blood station in the same period were detected for ABO blood group and Rh phenotype by microcolumn gel method,and the Rh phenotype data of the recipients and blood donors were compared and analyzed.Results:Among 113 226 blood samples,112 963 cases(99.77%)were RhD positive,with CCDee(54.96%)and CcDEe(28.21%)phenotypes being the main phenotypes;263 cases(0.23%)were RhD negative,with ccDee(50.19%)and CcDee(36.88%)as the main phenotype.Among 30 832 blood donor samples,CCDee(54.65%)and CcDEe(27.93%)were the main phenotypes of Rh phenotype with RhD positive.The positive rates of D,C,c,E and e antigens of blood recipients and blood donors were in the same order from high to low D>e>C>c>E.The frequency of e antigen in RhD positive recipients with different ABO blood groups was statistically different from that of blood donors(P<0.05),while there was no statistical difference in the other four antigens(P>0.05),the distribution of ccDEe phenotypes was statistically different(P<0.05),but there was no statistical difference in the distribution of other eight phenotypes(P>0.05).In RhD positive recipients,the probability of finding compatible blood for phenotype CcDEe was 100%,the probability of finding compatible blood for phenotype CCDee,CCDEe and DcDee was 54%-65%,and the probability of finding compatible blood for other phenotypes was less than 10%.Providing blood with CCDee and ccDEE phenotypes according to Rh blood matching scheme can meet the needs of more than 99%of patients with 9 Rh phenotype compatible blood transfusion in this region.Conclusion:Rh phenotype detection should be carried out for hospitalized patients to be transfused,and the precise transfusion strategy of Rh phenotype isotype or compatibility should be implemented to make the transfusion treatment of patients more safe and reliable.
7.Evolution of Imaging Parameters and Factors Associated with Herniated Disc Resorption after Spinal Manipulation Therapy in Lumbar Disc Herniation:a Retrospective Cohort Study of 51 Patients
Wei CAO ; Zheng-guang HUI ; Meng-jiao XIA ; Chao-ding LI ; Liu-zhong YANG
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(18):2903-2910
Objective:To investigate the effects of traditional Chinese curve-correcting and rotation-reducing spinal manipulation on biomechanical parameters and factors influencing herniated disc resorption in lumbar disc herniation(LDH).Methods:A retrospective analysis of 51 LDH patients treated between January 2022 and May 2024 was conducted.Lumbosacral parameters(vertebral rotation angle[α],disc angle[β],sacral slope[SS],lumbar lordosis[LL])were measured via MRI before treatment and at final follow-up.Disc resorption was assessed using Michigan State University(MSU)classification.Multivariate logistic regression identified factors associated with resorption.Results:Post-treatment α angle significantly decreased(3.02°→1.86°,P=0.002),while SS(28.4°→30.0°,P<0.001)and LL angles(31.0°→35.12°,P<0.001)increased;Disc resorption occurred in 56.86%(29/51)of patients.Longer disease course(OR=0.79,95%CI:0.69-0.91)and disc calcification(OR=0.03,95%CI:0.00-0.25)were independent inhibitors of resorption(P<0.001).Conclusion:Spinal manipulation restores lumbosacral biomechanics by reducing vertebral rotation and increasing lumbar curvature,with higher resorption rates in patients with short duration(≤6 months),non-calcified discs,and MSU type 2-3 herniations.
8.Whole genome characteristics of Salmonella from foodborne and diarrheal cases in Gansu Province from 2021 to 2023
Guang LAN ; Yanqin SHEN ; Jing ZHANG ; Xinying LI ; Jing YAN ; Xiaoju LIU ; Jie HE ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2025;41(9):952-959
Salmonella,an important foodborne pathogen,is responsible for numerous diseases in both humans and animals.We conducted a genome-wide analysis of Salmonella isolates from diarrheal and foodborne infection cases in Gansu Province between 2021 and 2023.A total of 163 Salmonella strains were collected and subjected to biochemical identification,followed by serological typing,whole-genome sequencing,and bioinformatics characterization.The results revealed 27 distinct serotypes,among which Sal-monella typhimurium variant(S.4,[5],12∶1∶-),Salmonella enteritidis,and Salmonella enterica London were predominant.Notably,the serotype distribution exhibited significant variation across sample sources.Multilocus sequence typing(MLST)classified the iso-lates into 27 sequence types(STs),among which ST34,ST11,ST155,and ST19 had the highest prevalence.The MLST profiles dem-onstrated strong concordance with serological classifications.For Salmonella,we detected a total of 17 673 virulence genes in 374 cat-egories,carrying multiple virulence islands.Some strains carried virulence plasmid genes,among which 45 strains of Salmonella enter-itidis had higher types and numbers of virulence factors detected than other serotypes of Salmonella.Antimicrobial resistance profiling identified 69 resistance genes conferring resistance to 13 classes of antimicrobial agents,and multidrug resistance patterns were preva-lent among isolates.Plasmid characterization revealed 35 plasmid types,some containing antimicrobial resistance determinants.Addi-tionally,three disinfectant resistance genes were identified.This study highlights the extensive diversity of Salmonella serotypes and STs in Gansu Province and the complex repertoire of virulence and resistance genes.The emergence of disinfectant resistance genes un-derscores challenges in conventional disinfection protocols.These findings provide critical insights for refining Salmonella surveillance and control strategies in public health and food safety contexts.
9.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.
10.Evolution of Imaging Parameters and Factors Associated with Herniated Disc Resorption after Spinal Manipulation Therapy in Lumbar Disc Herniation:a Retrospective Cohort Study of 51 Patients
Wei CAO ; Zheng-guang HUI ; Meng-jiao XIA ; Chao-ding LI ; Liu-zhong YANG
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(18):2903-2910
Objective:To investigate the effects of traditional Chinese curve-correcting and rotation-reducing spinal manipulation on biomechanical parameters and factors influencing herniated disc resorption in lumbar disc herniation(LDH).Methods:A retrospective analysis of 51 LDH patients treated between January 2022 and May 2024 was conducted.Lumbosacral parameters(vertebral rotation angle[α],disc angle[β],sacral slope[SS],lumbar lordosis[LL])were measured via MRI before treatment and at final follow-up.Disc resorption was assessed using Michigan State University(MSU)classification.Multivariate logistic regression identified factors associated with resorption.Results:Post-treatment α angle significantly decreased(3.02°→1.86°,P=0.002),while SS(28.4°→30.0°,P<0.001)and LL angles(31.0°→35.12°,P<0.001)increased;Disc resorption occurred in 56.86%(29/51)of patients.Longer disease course(OR=0.79,95%CI:0.69-0.91)and disc calcification(OR=0.03,95%CI:0.00-0.25)were independent inhibitors of resorption(P<0.001).Conclusion:Spinal manipulation restores lumbosacral biomechanics by reducing vertebral rotation and increasing lumbar curvature,with higher resorption rates in patients with short duration(≤6 months),non-calcified discs,and MSU type 2-3 herniations.

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