1.Construction and efficacy verification of an intelligent pharmaceutical Q&A platform based on AI hallucination-suppression
Zhengwang WEN ; Jiaying WANG ; Wenyue YANG ; Haoyu YANG ; Xiao MA ; Yun LIU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(2):226-231
OBJECTIVE To construct an intelligent pharmaceutical Q&A platform for precision medication with low “artificial intelligence (AI) hallucination”, aiming to enhance the accuracy, consistency, and traceability of medication consultations. METHODS Medication package inserts were batch-processed and converted into structured data through Python programming to build a local pharmaceutical knowledge base. The retrieval and question-answering processes were designed based on large language models, and system integration and localized deployment were completed on Dify platform. By designing typical clinical medication questions and comparing the output of the intelligent pharmaceutical Q&A platform with the online version of DeepSeek across dimensions such as peak time retrieval, half-life, and dosage adjustment reasoning for patients with renal impairment, the accuracy and reliability of its retrieval and reasoning results were evaluated. RESULTS The intelligent pharmaceutical Q&A platform, constructed based on local drug package inserts, achieved 100% accuracy in retrieval and reasoning for peak time, half-life, and dosage adjustment schemes. In comparison, the online version of DeepSeek demonstrated accuracies of 30%(6/20), 50%(10/20), and 38%(23/60) across these three dimensions, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The constructed intelligent pharmaceutical Q&A platform is capable of accurately retrieving and extracting information from the local knowledge base based on clinical inquiries, thereby avoiding the occurrence of AI hallucinations and providing reliable medication decision support for healthcare professionals.
2.Elucidation of the Mechanism Underlying the Rise and Decline of Male Reproductive Function from the Perspective of Tiangui (天癸) Theory
Yuhao MENG ; Haoyu WANG ; Wei LIU ; Yang YANG ; Yudie HU ; Xing ZHOU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(18):1931-1935
Based on ancient and modern literature, this paper systematically elucidates the concept, physiological characteristics, and reproductive significance of tiangui (天癸), and further reviews its theoretical connotation throughout the entire process of male reproductive function, covering its onset, maturation, maintenance, disorder, and decline. In terms of its physiological foundation, tiangui is rooted in kidney essence and regulates male reproductive function through the coordination of zang-fu (脏腑) organs. It possesses characteristics of being time-limited, rhythmic, relatively independent, targeted, and functionally diverse. The occurrence of male reproductive diseases is closely related to the abnormality of tiangui, which primarily manifests as tiangui deficiency and dysregulation of tiangui timing. In clinical practice, treatment should follow the principle of "supplementing its deficiency and regulating its timing", so as to restore the operating rhythm of tiangui.
3.Effect of islet macrophages on β-cell function changes during type 2 diabetes mellitus progression based on the "moderate fire generating qi, hyperactive fire consuming qi" theory
Yuying ZHANG ; Weiyu HUANG ; Haoyu YUAN ; Baohua WANG ; Saimei LI
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(1):14-20
This study examined the effect of islet macrophages on β-cell function changes during type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) progression based on the traditional Chinese medicine theory that " moderate fire generating qi, hyperactive fire consuming qi" . T2DM is closely associated with chronic low-grade inflammation, with islet macrophages playing a central role in this process. Under physiological conditions, islet macrophages secrete anti-inflammatory and growth factors to regulate the immune response, promote cell proliferation, and support islet β-cell survival and function, reflecting the concept of " moderate fire generating qi" . However, during the pathological process of T2DM, islet macrophages become over-activated and dysfunctional, secreting large amounts of pro-inflammatory factors that trigger severe inflammatory responses and oxidative stress. This process damages islet β-cells, disrupts the islet microenvironment and blood supply, exacerbates local inflammation and structural damage, and worsens the survival environment of β-cells. Ultimately, this leads to fewer β-cells and function loss, aligning with the " hyperactive fire consuming qi" theory, where excessive fire depletes qi and blood. This study enhances the understanding and application of traditional Chinese medicine theories in modern medicine, offering a new perspective on T2DM prevention and treatment. Regulating islet macrophage function and reducing their pro-inflammatory responses may become key strategies for preserving β-cell function and slowing T2DM progression.
4.Regulation of Tumor Immune Homeostasis by Programmed Cell Death and Intervention Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine Under Theory of Regulating Qi and Resolving Toxins
Bingwei YANG ; Xue CHEN ; Chenglei WANG ; Haoyu ZHAI ; Weidong LI ; Baojin HUA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):212-220
Tumor immune homeostasis is a dynamic equilibrium state in which the body removes abnormal mutated cells in time to prevent tumor development without damaging other normal cells under the surveillance of the immune system. It is an important concept to understand the process of tumor development. Programmed cell death (PCD) is a kind of regulable cell death including various forms such as apoptosis, autophagy, pyroptosis, necrosis, and ferroptosis. It is regarded as an important way for the body to remove abnormal or mutated cells. In recent years, modern research has found that PCD has a bi-directional regulatory effect on carcinogenesis and tumor development. In the early stage of tumor formation, PCD can control tumor development in time by playing a specific immune clearance role, while in the later tumorigenic stage, PCD can promote the growth and development of tumor cells by forming a tumor-specific microenvironment, resulting in carcinogenic effects. Therefore, PCD is regarded as an important way to maintain tumor immune homeostasis. Based on the idea of ''supporting the vital Qi and cultivating the root'' by professors Yu Guiqing and Piao Bingkui, the team proposed the theory of ''regulating Qi and resolving toxins'' and applied it to clinical tumor prevention and treatment. Based on the theory of ''regulating Qi and resolving toxins'', the research summarized the current progress of modern medical research on mechanisms related to PCD to explore the role of PCD in the regulation of tumor immune homeostasis. The article believed that the harmonious state of Qi movement was the basic condition for normal PCD to maintain tumor immune homeostasis, while the disorder of Qi movement and the evolution of tumor toxicity were the core processes of abnormal PCD and disorder of tumor immunity homeostasis, which led to the escape and development of tumor cells. Therefore, under the guidance of ''regulating Qi and removing toxins'', the idea of full-cycle prevention and treatment of tumors was proposed summarily. In the early stage of tumor formation, the method of ''regulating Qi movement and strengthening vital Qi'' was applied to reestablish tumor immune homeostasis and to promote the elimination of abnormal cells. In the late tumorigenic stage, the method of ''resolving toxins and dispelling evils'' was applied to reverse the specific microenvironment of tumors and inhibit the development of tumor cells, with a view to providing new theoretical support for the prevention and treatment of tumors through traditional Chinese medicine.
5.Regulation of Tumor Immune Homeostasis by Programmed Cell Death and Intervention Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine Under Theory of Regulating Qi and Resolving Toxins
Bingwei YANG ; Xue CHEN ; Chenglei WANG ; Haoyu ZHAI ; Weidong LI ; Baojin HUA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):212-220
Tumor immune homeostasis is a dynamic equilibrium state in which the body removes abnormal mutated cells in time to prevent tumor development without damaging other normal cells under the surveillance of the immune system. It is an important concept to understand the process of tumor development. Programmed cell death (PCD) is a kind of regulable cell death including various forms such as apoptosis, autophagy, pyroptosis, necrosis, and ferroptosis. It is regarded as an important way for the body to remove abnormal or mutated cells. In recent years, modern research has found that PCD has a bi-directional regulatory effect on carcinogenesis and tumor development. In the early stage of tumor formation, PCD can control tumor development in time by playing a specific immune clearance role, while in the later tumorigenic stage, PCD can promote the growth and development of tumor cells by forming a tumor-specific microenvironment, resulting in carcinogenic effects. Therefore, PCD is regarded as an important way to maintain tumor immune homeostasis. Based on the idea of ''supporting the vital Qi and cultivating the root'' by professors Yu Guiqing and Piao Bingkui, the team proposed the theory of ''regulating Qi and resolving toxins'' and applied it to clinical tumor prevention and treatment. Based on the theory of ''regulating Qi and resolving toxins'', the research summarized the current progress of modern medical research on mechanisms related to PCD to explore the role of PCD in the regulation of tumor immune homeostasis. The article believed that the harmonious state of Qi movement was the basic condition for normal PCD to maintain tumor immune homeostasis, while the disorder of Qi movement and the evolution of tumor toxicity were the core processes of abnormal PCD and disorder of tumor immunity homeostasis, which led to the escape and development of tumor cells. Therefore, under the guidance of ''regulating Qi and removing toxins'', the idea of full-cycle prevention and treatment of tumors was proposed summarily. In the early stage of tumor formation, the method of ''regulating Qi movement and strengthening vital Qi'' was applied to reestablish tumor immune homeostasis and to promote the elimination of abnormal cells. In the late tumorigenic stage, the method of ''resolving toxins and dispelling evils'' was applied to reverse the specific microenvironment of tumors and inhibit the development of tumor cells, with a view to providing new theoretical support for the prevention and treatment of tumors through traditional Chinese medicine.
6.Characteristics analysis of pediatric medicines with priority review and approval for marketing in China
Haoyu YANG ; Kan TIAN ; Xue YOU ; Hongwei DAN ; Qian WANG ; Xiaoyong YU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(5):519-523
OBJECTIVE To analyze the characteristics of pediatric medicines with priority review and approval for marketing in China,providing a reference for promoting enterprise R&D and production,as well as improving the supply guarantee mechanism for pediatric medicines.METHODS Based on publicly available data sources such as List of Approved Information for Pediatric Medications Subject to Priority Review and Approval,Pharnexcloud biomedical database,and National Medical Insurance Drug Directory,this study conducted a comprehensive analysis of the main characteristics of pediatric medicines with priority review and approval for marketing.RESULTS As of June 30,2024,a total of 68 pediatric medicines had been approved through the priority review and approval process,covering 12 therapeutic areas,with oral dosage forms accounting for 64.71%.The median time from application to inclusion in priority review was 35.50 days,with an average of 41.69 days.The median time from inclusion in priority review to market approval was 1.24 years,with an average of 1.42 years.This included 12 domestic new medicines,21 domestic generic medicines,35 imported medicines,as well as 29 pediatric-specific medicines and 21 orphan medicines.Additionally,31 of these medicines had been included in the medical insurance catalog,representing a proportion of 45.59%.CONCLUSIONS Currently,a trend of differentiated competition is emerging between domestic and imported pediatric medicines.The therapeutic areas for pediatric medicines are continuously expanding,and the dosage forms are becoming more tailored to children's needs.However,there are still issues such as slow progress in new medicine development,insufficient stability in the medicine review and approval process,and a need to increase the proportion of medicines included in medical insurance.
7.Exploring the Composition Rules of Rrescriptions Containing the Pair of Aurantii Fructus Immaturus-Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex and Its Mechanism of Action in the Treatment of Food Retention Disorder Based on Data Mining,Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking
Wenbo LI ; Yangang WANG ; Jiayi MA ; Haoyu CHEN ; Yuhua WANG ; Haiyan BAI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(4):1165-1178
Objective Excavate the prescriptions containing the drug pair of Aurantii Fructus Immaturus-Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex(AFI-MOC),and statistically analyze the rules of prescription medication,and explore its potential mechanism of action in the treatment of food retention disorder.Methods The prescriptions containing the pair of AFI-MOC in the Great Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescriptions were retrieved and typed into Excel to establish a database.The source,dosage form,frequency of compatibility of traditional Chinese medicine,nature,taste and meridian attribution and indications were analyzed.Using R language(4.3.3)software with OriginPro to analysis co-occurrence frequency,association rule,correlation clustering analysis,and visualization.Then,the network construction,Protein-Protein Interaction Network(PPI)analysis,Gene Ontology(GO)function and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genome(KEGG)pathway enrichment analysis of the"AFI-MOC-active ingredient-food retention disorder target"network were performed for the AFI-MOC drug pair and its indications food retention disorder.The binding between the core active ingredients and key target proteins was evaluated by molecular docking.Results A total of 349 prescriptions containing the pair of AFI-MOC were included,involving 267 Chinese herbs.Among them,the high-frequency compatibility drugs included Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium,Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma,Rhei Radix et Rhizoma and Aucklandiae Radix.They are mainly warm in nature,spicy,bitter and sweet in taste,spleen,liver and stomach in meridian.There were 141 kinds of indications,most of which were diseases of the spleen and stomach system such as food retention disorder,dysentery and fullness.Correlation cluster analysis shows that the AFI-MOC drug pair is frequently combined with drugs that have the efficacy of promoting qi circulation,strengthening the spleen,clearing heat,and eliminating dampness.Found through the analysis of network pharmacology AFI-MOC drug pair on the core of the active ingredient of Luteolin,BU3,Naringenin,Honokiol and Nobiletin.Key targets for food retention disorder are BDNF,AKT1,ESR1,TNF and IL-6.Molecular docking results show Luteolin,combined with AKT1 is most closely.Conclusion AFI-MOC drug pair often compatible with Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium,Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma,Aucklandiae Radix.The advantages of the prescription containing AFI-MOC drug pair is food retention disorder.Its key active components can exert therapeutic effects through multiple targets such as AKT1 and TNF.This study reveals the AFI-MOC drug pair on compatibility laws,preliminary interpretation of the mechanism for the treatment of food retention disorder.It can provide references and a basis for studying the compatibility mechanism of AFI-MOC and guiding rational clinical medication.
8.Mechanism of Shaoyaotang in Modulating MDSCs-related Immunosuppressive Microenvironment in Prevention and Treatment of Colitis-associated Carcinogenesis
Xue CHEN ; Chenglei WANG ; Bingwei YANG ; Haoyu ZHAI ; Ying WU ; Weidong LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):10-19
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of Shaoyaotang in the prevention and treatment of colitis-associated carcinogenesis (CAC) based on myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs)-related immunosuppressive microenvironment. MethodsA total of 140 six-week-old SPF FVB male mice were randomly divided into seven groups: Blank group, Shaoyaotang without model group (7.12 g·kg-1), model group, sulfasalazine group (0.52 g·kg-1), Shaoyaotang low-dose group (3.56 g·kg-1), Shaoyaotang medium-dose group (7.12 g·kg-1) and Shaoyaotang high-dose group (14.24 g·kg-1), with 20 mice in each group. The blank control group and the Shaoyaotang without model group received a single intraperitoneal injection of physiological saline (10 mg·kg-1), while the other five groups were given a single intraperitoneal injection of azoxymethane (AOM) (10 mg·kg-1). After 1 week, the mice were given drinking water containing 2% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) for 1 week, followed by normal drinking water for 2 weeks. This cycle was repeated three times over a total period of 14 weeks to establish the CAC mouse model. Each group was administered gavage once daily for 2 weeks starting on the 14th day of the experiment, followed by three times a week until the end of the experiment. The body weight of the mice was recorded weekly. Mice were sacrificed on the 28th and 98th days of the experiment. After dissection, the colon length, colon weight, spleen weight, tumor size, and tumor number were measured. Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was used to assess the pathological morphology of colon tumor tissue. Flow cytometry was used to detect MDSCs, regulatory T cells (Tregs), CD4+ T cells, CD8+ T cells, and the CD4+/CD8+ T cell ratio in the spleen. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression levels of programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1), programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1), phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase (p-AMPK), phosphorylated nuclear factor-κB (p-NF-κB), and hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) in the colon tissue. ResultsOn day 14, compared with the blank group, the body weight of the model group was significantly reduced (P<0.01), reaching its lowest point on day 28 (23.39 ± 0.95 ) g. On days 28 and 98, compared with the blank group, the colon length in the model group was significantly shortened (P<0.01), the colon index significantly increased (P<0.01), the spleen index significantly increased (P<0.01), and the tumor load significantly increased (P<0.01). HE staining showed that in the model group, tumor cells, a large number of inflammatory cell infiltrates, goblet cell disappearance, and crypt loss were observed. In each dose group of Shaoyaotang, the damage to the colonic mucosa, inflammatory cell infiltration, and crypt structure destruction were alleviated. Compared with the model group, the body weight of mice in each dose group of Shaoyaotang increased. On day 98, the colon length was significantly increased (P<0.01), the colon index significantly decreased (P<0.01), the spleen index significantly decreased (P<0.01), and the tumor burden significantly decreased (P<0.01) in each Shaoyaotang dose group. On days 28 and 98, MDSCs and Tregs in the spleen of the medium- and high-dose Shaoyaotang groups were significantly reduced (P<0.01), while CD4+ T cells and the CD4+/CD8+ T cell ratio were significantly increased (P<0.01). The proportion of CD8+ T cells in the spleen and the expression levels of PD-1 and PD-L1 in the colon tissues of mice in each Shaoyaotang dose group were significantly increased to varying degrees (P<0.05, P<0.01). On days 28 and 98, the expression of p-AMPK-positive cells in the colon tissue of the medium- and high-dose Shaoyaotang groups was significantly increased (P<0.01), while the expression of p-NF-κB and HIF-1α was significantly reduced (P<0.01). ConclusionShaoyaotang can regulate MDSC recruitment and modulate the immune function of T lymphocyte subsets to inhibit the occurrence and development of AOM/DSS-induced CAC in mice. The mechanism may be related to the activation of the AMPK/NF-κB/HIF-1α pathway.
9.Development and validation of the Online Fraud Susceptibility Scale
Haoyu WANG ; Dan WANG ; Chen YANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(11):981-987
Objective:To develop and validate the Online Fraud Susceptibility Scale(OFSS).Methods:The construct of online fraud susceptibility was defined through qualitative interviews(n=14)and expert evaluations(n=6).Based on prior literature,an initial item pool was generated.A sample of 805 adults completed the preliminary scale for item analysis and exploratory factor analysis(EFA).Another sample of 491 adults completed the formal scale for confirmatory factor analysis(CFA),criterion validity,and internal consistency analysis.Of these,233 par-ticipants were retested after four months.The Vulnerability to Fraud Questionnaire(VFQ)and the Susceptibility to Persuasion-Ⅱ Scale(StP-Ⅱ)were used as criterion measures.Results:The 25-item OFSS consisted of 5 factors,na-rely monetary motivation,heuristic processing,financial risk-seeking,anti-fraud knowledge,and susceptibility to so-cial influence,explaining 51.94%of the total variance.The factor loadings ranged from 0.52 to 0.80.The 5-factor model showed an acceptable structural fit(x2/df=2.39,CFI=0.86,TLI=0.84,CFI=0.86,RMSEA=0.05).The OFSS scores were positively correlated with the scores of VFQ and StP-Ⅱ(r=0.51,0.47,Ps<0.001).The inter-nal consistency reliabilities of the total score and 5 factors ranged from 0.64 to 0.80,and the retest reliabilities(ICC)of the total score and 5 factors ranged from 0.53 to 0.78.Conclusion:The Online Fraud Susceptibility Scale demonstrates satisfactory psychometric properties providing a practical tool to assess the vulnerability to online fraud.
10.Analysis of retreatment and influencing factors in patients with endometrial cancer and atypical endome-trial hyperplasia after fertility-preserving treatment recurrence
Tong LIU ; Yan ZHANG ; Haoyu WANG ; Mengzhen WANG ; Shengjie LING ; Yiming ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(8):1259-1266
Although fertility-preserving treatment strategies have demonstrated significant clinical efficacy in patients with early-stage endometrial cancer(EC)and atypical endometrial hyperplasia(AEH),some patients who experience recurrence still express a strong desire for fertility and request conservative retreatment.This poses new challenges for clinical management.This article reviews the latest research advances in retreatment for recurrent patients and synthesizes findings from previous studies to draw the following conclusions.First,before formulating a retreatment plan,it is crucial to comprehensively evaluate key factors such as tumor characteristics,fertility intentions,and overall health status of the patient.These factors collectively determine the feasibility and appropri-ateness of an individualized retreatment strategy.Second,studies have shown that retreatment options for AEH/EC are diverse,with high-dose oral progestin remaining the primary approach.Combining progestin with metformin,GnRH-a,and hysteroscopic resection can enhance treatment outcomes.Individualized treatment plans should be tailored to the specific conditions of each patient.Based on literature analysis,the complete remission(CR)rate of retreatment ranges from 81.1%to 88.6%,with a pregnancy rate of 26.5%-50.0%and a live birth rate of 14.3%-29.0%.However,the recurrence rate remains high at 24.5%-45.5%,significantly higher than that of initial treatment.This indicates that while retreatment has achieved some success in disease control and fertility preservation,the risk of recurrence still requires significant attention.Therefore,a strict monitoring and follow-up system must be established during retreatment.Additionally,studies have identified factors associated with a higher risk of recurrence,including age over 35,overweight or obesity,polycystic ovarian syndrome,metabolic syndrome,high pathological grade,and advanced clinical stage.On the other hand,pregnancy following CR,weight loss,and maintenance therapy serve as protective factors against disease recurrence.Patients are encouraged to actively engage in weight management during treatment and consider initiating assisted reproductive technology promptly after achieving CR to optimize pregnancy outcomes while minimizing the risk of recurrence.Future research should prioritize investigating precision treatment strategies informed by molecular classification and identifying predictive biomarkers,thereby enabling the development of more personalized and precise treatment plans tailored to indi-vidual patients.


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