1.Fluorescence Suppression Method of Raman Spectroscopy and Its Application in Skin and Cosmetics Analysis
Yun-Xia CHEN ; Jia-Rong WANG ; Jian-Yu ZHU ; Shi-Wen LIN ; Ya-Nan LIU ; Xiao-Yue MA ; Guang-Cheng XI ; Juan LIU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(7):1914-1926
Owing to its inherent advantages—such as being non-destructive, rapid, highly molecule-specific, and minimally interfered with by moisture—Raman spectroscopy has been widely adopted in the fields of skin barrier function assessment, monitoring the transdermal penetration of active cosmetic ingredients, and the identification and quality control of cosmetic products. Despite these strengths, the practical application of this technique faces a significant bottleneck: the strong fluorescence background generated by endogenous skin components and exogenous cosmetic additives. Endogenous skin substances, such as structural proteins (e.g., collagen and elastin), metabolic coenzymes (e.g., nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), and pigments (e.g., melanin), together with exogenous cosmetic constituents like organic colorants, chemical sunscreens, and fragrances, often possess strong absorption and emission characteristics. When excited by lasers, these components produce a fluorescence background that can be 106 to 108 times stronger than the Raman scattering signals, effectively masking the inherently weak vibrational fingerprint information. In recent years, driven by the rapid development of optoelectronic hardware and artificial intelligence algorithms, fluorescence suppression strategies have evolved from isolated, single-method approaches into comprehensive, multi-level synergistic systems. These systems are categorized into three distinct tiers: sample preparation, signal acquisition, and data processing. At the sample preparation level, techniques such as photobleaching and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) are employed to eliminate or bypass the generation of fluorescence at the source. At the signal acquisition level, instrumental improvements—including the use of long-wavelength near-infrared excitation (typically 785 nm or 1 064 nm), confocal spatial filtering, and shifted excitation Raman difference spectroscopy (SERDS)— are utilized to physically isolate Raman signals from the fluorescence background. Furthermore, at the data processing level, numerical baseline correction methods such as polynomial fitting, penalized least squares (e.g., airPLS, arPLS), wavelet transform, and derivative algorithms are increasingly integrated into the analytical pipeline to extract Raman spectral features from mixed signals without increasing hardware costs or acquisition time. This review provides a systematic categorization and critical evaluation of these fluorescence suppression methods, detailing their underlying principles, technical advantages, and inherent limitations in diverse experimental setups. By focusing on critical application scenarios—including skin barrier assessment, percutaneous absorption monitoring, the routine quality control of cosmetics, and the emerging field of portable on-site detection—this paper explores the current state of technique selection and optimization. Finally, the article discusses future development trends, emphasizing the necessity of constructing adaptive, tiered suppression strategies, developing intelligent and automated data processing algorithms, and promoting the integration of portable, multi-modal diagnostic devices. The objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive technical reference to facilitate the transition of Raman spectroscopy from a specialized laboratory tool into a routine, robust analytical platform for advancements in skin science and cosmetic research.
2.CDK5-Induced HCN2 Channel Dysfunction in the Prelimbic Cortex Drives Allodynia and Anxiety-Like Behaviors in Neuropathic Pain.
Lu CHEN ; Shuai CAO ; Yun-Ze LIU ; Qi-Fan YANG ; Jin-Yu YANG ; Dan-Yang ZHANG ; Guo-Guang XIE ; Xiang-Sha YIN ; Ying ZHANG ; Yun WANG
Neuroscience Bulletin 2025;41(12):2254-2271
The prelimbic cortex (PL) plays a critical role in processing both the sensory and affective components of pain. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. In this study, we observed a reduction in hyperpolarization-activated cation current (Ih) in layer V pyramidal neurons of the contralateral PL in a mouse model of spared nerve injury (SNI). The expression of hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated 2 (HCN2) channels was also decreased in the contralateral PL. Conversely, microinjection of fisetin, a partial agonist of HCN2, produced both analgesic and anxiolytic effects. Additionally, we found that cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (CDK5) was activated in the contralateral PL, where it formed a complex with HCN2 and phosphorylated its C-terminus. Knockdown of CDK5 restored HCN2 expression and alleviated both pain hypersensitivity and anxiety-like behaviors. Collectively, these results indicate that CDK5-mediated dysfunction of HCN2 in the PL underlies nerve injury-induced mechanical hypersensitivity and anxiety.
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Hyperpolarization-Activated Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated Channels/metabolism*
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Hyperalgesia/metabolism*
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Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 5/metabolism*
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Neuralgia/metabolism*
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Male
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Anxiety/metabolism*
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Potassium Channels/metabolism*
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Mice, Inbred C57BL
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Pyramidal Cells/metabolism*
3.Effects of Total Intravenous Anesthesia and Inhalational Anesthesia on Postoperative Recovery in Patients Undergoing Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery:A Systematic Review.
Yun-Ying FENG ; Yu-Pei ZHANG ; Yue-Lun ZHANG ; Bing XING ; Wei LIAN ; Xiao-Peng GUO ; Lu-Lu MA ; Yu-Guang HUANG
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2025;47(3):434-440
Objective To systematically evaluate the effects of total intravenous anesthesia and inhalational anesthesia on postoperative recovery in patients undergoing transsphenoidal pituitary tumor resection.Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in international biomedical databases including Ovid Medline,Embase,CINAHL(EBSCO),Cochrane Library,and Web of Science,from inception to July 4,2023.Additionally,ClinicalTrials.gov and the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform were searched for ongoing and completed trials.The randomized controlled trials(RCT)comparing total intravenous anesthesia and inhalational anesthesia in patients undergoing transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors were included.The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated by the Cochrane Collaboration tool.Relevant data were extracted and synthesized for analysis.Results A total of 327 records were identified,of which eight RCTs met the inclusion criteria.Four studies showed that the patients receiving desflurane or sevoflurane anesthesia experienced faster emergence from anesthesia than those receiving propofol.Two studies indicated that patients in the propofol group had lower levels of emergence agitation and a lower incidence of early postoperative nausea and vomiting.The results on postoperative cognitive function were inconsistent across studies.No differences were found between the groups in terms of postoperative complications or overall recovery quality during hospitalization.Conclusions Inhalational anesthesia appears to provide an advantage in promoting faster emergence following transsphenoidal pituitary surgery,whereas total intravenous anesthesia may contribute to smoother and more stable recovery.Further high-quality studies are needed to clarify the effects of different anesthetic techniques on both short- and long-term postoperative recovery.
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Anesthesia, Intravenous
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Pituitary Neoplasms/surgery*
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4.Clinical trial of recombinant human growth hormone in the treatment of children with idiopathic short stature
Dong-guang ZHANG ; Yu YANG ; Li YANG ; Hai-ying ZOU ; Yun HU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2025;41(2):169-173
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of recombinant human growth hormone injection(rhGH)in the treatment of children with idiopathic short stature(ISS)and its influence on levels of insulin-like growth factor 1(IGF-1),alkaline phosphatase(AKP)and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3(IGFBP-3).Methods Children with ISS were randomized into control group and treatment group.The control group was subcutaneously injected with 0.15 U·kg-1 of rhGH injection,while the treatment group was given subcutaneous injection of 0.20 U·kg-1 of rhGH injection,and both groups were continuously treated for 6 months.The clinical efficacy,growth status[growth velocity,height standard deviation score(HtSDS),predicted adult height(PAH)],bone metabolism indicators { AKP,osteocalcin(OC),25-hydroxyvitamin D[25(OH)D]} and serum IGF-1 and IGFBP3 levels were compared,and the safety was assessed.Results In the treatment group,46 cases were enrolled,6 cases were lost,and 40 cases were finally included in the statistical analysis.In the control group,46 cases were enrolled,1 case was lost,and 45 cases were finally included in the statistical analysis.The total effective rates in treatment group and control group after 6 months treatment were 85.00%(34 cases/40 cases)and 64.44%(29 cases/45 cases),respectively,with a statistical significance(P<0.05).After 6 months treatment,the growth rates in treatment group and control group were(7.96±1.62)and(6.84±1.56)cm·year-1;HtSDS values were-2.38±0.24 and-2.61±0.28;PAH values were(156.86±4.18)and(155.02±4.25)cm;serum AKP levels were(278.42±47.46)and(257.14±42.79)U·L-1;OC levels were(76.92±10.17)and(72.43±10.32)μg·L-1;25(OH)D levels were(59.96±4.74)and(55.52±4.69)nmol·L-1;serum IGF-1 levels were(296.77±28.32)and(251.47±24.96)ng·mL-1;serum IGFBP3 levels were(5.76±1.22)and(4.86±0.89)μg·mL-1,respectively.Compared with the control group,the above indexes in the treatment group were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The adverse drug reactions in treatment and control group were mainly headache,rash and joint pain,rash and joint pain.The incidence rates of adverse reactions in treatment group and control group were 12.50%(5 cases/40 cases)and 6.67%(3 cases/45 cases),without significant difference(P>0.05).Conclusion The clinical efficacy of rhGH injection in the treatment of children with ISS is definite;and the improvement of IGF-1,AKP and IGFBP3 levels by 0.20 U·kg-1 rhGH is significantly better than that by 0.15 U·kg-1 rhGH,which is more conducive to promoting bone development and accelerating growth without increasing the incidence of adverse drug reactions.
5.Research status and prospect of drone-based casualty evacuation and transport systems
Xiao-yun XU ; Ming YU ; Hang WU ; Xu-yi CHEN ; Guang ZHANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(11):103-111
The time-sensitive medical treatment advantages of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)in casualty evacuation were described,along with their typical application scenarios and the principles of casualty evacuation.The development status of UAV-based casualty evacuation,both domestically and internationally,was reviewed.Key life-support technologies,such as intelligent injury recognition,fully automated cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR)and auto cruise-based mecha-nical ventilation,were examined as important research directions of casualty evacuation UAVs.Finally,future development trends in UAV casualty evacuation and transport system were envisioned from four dimensions of autonomous flight technology,life support systems,information interaction and policy regulations.
6.Research status and prospect of drone-based casualty evacuation and transport systems
Xiao-yun XU ; Ming YU ; Hang WU ; Xu-yi CHEN ; Guang ZHANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(11):103-111
The time-sensitive medical treatment advantages of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)in casualty evacuation were described,along with their typical application scenarios and the principles of casualty evacuation.The development status of UAV-based casualty evacuation,both domestically and internationally,was reviewed.Key life-support technologies,such as intelligent injury recognition,fully automated cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR)and auto cruise-based mecha-nical ventilation,were examined as important research directions of casualty evacuation UAVs.Finally,future development trends in UAV casualty evacuation and transport system were envisioned from four dimensions of autonomous flight technology,life support systems,information interaction and policy regulations.
7.Clinical trial of recombinant human growth hormone in the treatment of children with idiopathic short stature
Dong-guang ZHANG ; Yu YANG ; Li YANG ; Hai-ying ZOU ; Yun HU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2025;41(2):169-173
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of recombinant human growth hormone injection(rhGH)in the treatment of children with idiopathic short stature(ISS)and its influence on levels of insulin-like growth factor 1(IGF-1),alkaline phosphatase(AKP)and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3(IGFBP-3).Methods Children with ISS were randomized into control group and treatment group.The control group was subcutaneously injected with 0.15 U·kg-1 of rhGH injection,while the treatment group was given subcutaneous injection of 0.20 U·kg-1 of rhGH injection,and both groups were continuously treated for 6 months.The clinical efficacy,growth status[growth velocity,height standard deviation score(HtSDS),predicted adult height(PAH)],bone metabolism indicators { AKP,osteocalcin(OC),25-hydroxyvitamin D[25(OH)D]} and serum IGF-1 and IGFBP3 levels were compared,and the safety was assessed.Results In the treatment group,46 cases were enrolled,6 cases were lost,and 40 cases were finally included in the statistical analysis.In the control group,46 cases were enrolled,1 case was lost,and 45 cases were finally included in the statistical analysis.The total effective rates in treatment group and control group after 6 months treatment were 85.00%(34 cases/40 cases)and 64.44%(29 cases/45 cases),respectively,with a statistical significance(P<0.05).After 6 months treatment,the growth rates in treatment group and control group were(7.96±1.62)and(6.84±1.56)cm·year-1;HtSDS values were-2.38±0.24 and-2.61±0.28;PAH values were(156.86±4.18)and(155.02±4.25)cm;serum AKP levels were(278.42±47.46)and(257.14±42.79)U·L-1;OC levels were(76.92±10.17)and(72.43±10.32)μg·L-1;25(OH)D levels were(59.96±4.74)and(55.52±4.69)nmol·L-1;serum IGF-1 levels were(296.77±28.32)and(251.47±24.96)ng·mL-1;serum IGFBP3 levels were(5.76±1.22)and(4.86±0.89)μg·mL-1,respectively.Compared with the control group,the above indexes in the treatment group were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The adverse drug reactions in treatment and control group were mainly headache,rash and joint pain,rash and joint pain.The incidence rates of adverse reactions in treatment group and control group were 12.50%(5 cases/40 cases)and 6.67%(3 cases/45 cases),without significant difference(P>0.05).Conclusion The clinical efficacy of rhGH injection in the treatment of children with ISS is definite;and the improvement of IGF-1,AKP and IGFBP3 levels by 0.20 U·kg-1 rhGH is significantly better than that by 0.15 U·kg-1 rhGH,which is more conducive to promoting bone development and accelerating growth without increasing the incidence of adverse drug reactions.
8.Mechanism of moxibustion in treating chronic inflammatory visceral pain:regulation of the p38 MAPK/ELK1 signaling pathway in the spinal cord
Dan ZHANG ; Zhiyuan LI ; Huapeng YU ; Huangan WU ; Lijie WU ; Yun YANG ; Guang YANG ; Chen XIE ; Jue HONG ; Yanting YANG ; Xiaopeng MA
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2024;22(4):263-272
Objective:To investigate the central mechanism of moxibustion in treating chronic inflammatory visceral pain(CIVP)and its analgesic effect from the perspective of the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)/Ets-like transcription factor 1(ELK1)signaling pathway in the spinal cord. Methods:Clean-grade male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a normal group,a model group,a herb-partitioned moxibustion(HPM)group,a sham-HPM group,a p38 MAPK inhibitor group,and a dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO)group.CIVP rat models were prepared using an enema mixture of 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid solution and 50%ethanol.The HPM group was treated with HPM;the sham-HPM group was treated the same as the HPM group,but the moxa cones were not ignited;rats in the p38 MAPK inhibitor group received L5-L6 intrathecal injection of p38 MAPK inhibitor(SB203580);rats in the DMSO group received L5-L6 intrathecal injection of 2%DMSO.Abdominal withdrawal reflex(AWR),mechanical withdrawal threshold(MWT),and thermal withdrawal latency(TWL)were used to observe pain-related behaviors in each group.Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to observe the morphological changes in rat colon tissue.Western blotting and real-time quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction were used to detect the phosphorylated protein and mRNA expression of apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1(ASK1),MAPK kinase(MKK)3/6,p38 MAPK,ELK1,and mitogen and stress-activated protein kinase 1(MSK1)in the spinal cord. Results:Compared with the normal group,CIVP rats had severe colonic inflammatory injuries,and the pathological injury scores increased significantly,along with increased AWR scores under different colorectal distension(CRD)stimulation pressures and decreased MWT and TWL;the mRNA and phosphorylated protein expression of p38 MAPK,ELK1,MSK1,ASK1,MKK3,and MKK6 all increased in the spinal cord(P<0.01).After HPM treatment,the colon injuries were repaired,and the pathological injury scores decreased;under different CRD stimulation pressures,the AWR scores decreased,and the MWT and TWL increased;the mRNA and phosphorylated protein expression of p38 MAPK,ELK1,ASK1,and MKK3 in the spinal cord also decreased,with statistically significant differences compared with the model group and the sham-HPM group(P<0.01).There were no significant differences in the above indicators between the HPM group and the p38 MAPK inhibitor group(P>0.05),and the same was true regarding the comparisons between the model group and the DMSO group. Conclusion:HPM exerted analgesic effects via downregulating the mRNA and phosphorylated protein expression of ASK1,MKK3,p38 MAPK,and ELK1 in the spinal cord of CIVP rats.The inhibition of spinal p38 MAPK/ELK1 signaling pathway activation may be one of the mechanisms by which HPM relieves pain in CIVP.
9.Effect of Guben Yanling pills in antagonising liver aging in mice through NF-κB signaling pathway and its mechanism
Yi HUA ; Yu-Chun ZHOU ; Rong-Chun SUI ; Xian-Qing DENG ; Song-Yang LIN ; Guang-Bin LE ; Yun XIAO ; Ming-Xia SONG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(7):1367-1374
Aim To study the effect of Guben Yanling pills on liver aging in aging mice and the related mech-anism.Methods The mice were randomly divided in-to blank control group,model group,vitamin E group(0.1 g·kg-1)and low,medium and high dose groups(0.59,1.17,2.34 g·kg-1)of Guben Yan-ling pills.The aging mouse model was established by subcutaneous injection of D-galactose(150 mg·kg-1)into the back of neck.At the same time of mod-eling,the corresponding drugs were given by gavage once a day for six weeks.The main organ indexes were calculated.HE staining was used to observe the mor-phology of liver tissue.Colorimetry was used to detect the activity of β-galactosidase in liver.ELISA was used to detect the content of TNF-α,IL-1 β,IL-6,IL-4,IL-10.Western blot was used to detect the protein relative expression level of IKKβ,Iκ Bα,NF-κB p65.Immunofluorescence was used to detect the expression level of NF-κB p65.Results Compared with the blank control group,the organ index of the brain,liv-er,kidney,spleen,and thymus in the model group decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01),the activity of β-galactosidase increased(P<0.01),liver tissue mor-phology and structure were significantly damaged,the content of TNF-α,IL-1 β and IL-6 increased(P<0.01),the content of IL-4 and IL-10 decreased(P<0.01),the levels of IKKβ,NF-κB p65 in-creased(P<0.01),the levels of IKBα decreased(P<0.01),and the levels of NF-κB p65 in nucleus increased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the organ indexes of brain,liver,kidney,spleen,and thymus in each dose group of Guben Yan-ling pills increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),the activity of β-galactosidase decreased(P<0.01),the morpho-logical and structural damage of liver tissue was signifi-cantly improved,the content of TNF-α,IL-1 β and IL-6 decreased(P<0.01),the content of IL-4 and IL-10 increased(P<0.01),the levels of IKKβ,NF-κB p65 decreased(P<0.01),the levels of IκBα in-creased(P<0.01),and the levels of NF-κB p65 in nucleus decreased(P<0.01).Conclusions Guben Yanling pills can antagonize liver aging in mice,and its mechanism may be related to inhibiting the activa-tion of NF-κB signaling pathway in liver,downregulat-ing downstream pro-inflammatory factor levels,upregu-lating anti-inflammatory factor levels,and alleviating inflammation in liver.
10.Prediction of microbial concentration in hospital indoor air based on gra-dient boosting decision tree model
Guang-Fei YANG ; Shui WU ; Xiang-Yu QIAN ; Yu-Hong YANG ; Ye SUN ; Yun ZOU ; Li-Li GENG ; Yuan LIU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(7):787-797
Objective To explore the prediction of hospital indoor microbial concentration in air based on real-time indoor air environment monitoring data and machine learning algorithms.Methods Four locations in a hospital were selected as monitoring sampling points from May 23 to June 5,2022.The"internet of things"sensor was used to monitor a variety of real-time air environment data.Air microbial concentration data collected at each point were matched,and the gradient boosting decision tree(GBDT)was used to predict real-time indoor microbial concentra-tion in air.Five other common machine learning models were selected for comparison,including random forest(RF),decision tree(DT),k-nearest neighbor(KNN),linear regression(LR)and artificial neural network(ANN).The validity of the model was verified by the mean absolute error(MAE),root mean square error(RMSE)and mean absolute percentage error(MAPE).Results The MAPE value of GBDT model in the outpa-tient elevator room(point A),bronchoscopy room(point B),CT waiting area(point C),and nurses'station in the supply room(point D)were 22.49%,36.28%,29.34%,and 26.43%,respectively.The mean performance of the GBDT model was higher than that of other machine learning models at three sampling points and slightly lower than that of the ANN model at only one sampling point.The mean MAPE value of GBDT model at four sampling points was 28.64%,that is,the predicted value deviated from the actual value by 28.64%,indicating that GBDT model has good prediction results and the predicted value was within the available range.Conclusion The GBDT machine learning model based on real-time indoor air environment monitoring data can improve the prediction accuracy of in-door air microbial concentration in hospitals.

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