1.Signal mining of adverse reactions associated with macrolide antibiotics in pediatric patients based on the FAERS database
Zhenpo ZHANG ; Jiaxin HE ; Jingping ZHENG ; Yuting WANG ; Lin MA ; Ling SU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2026;44(3):160-166
Objective To explore the adverse event signals of children using macrolide drugs (azithromycin, clarithromycin, and erythromycin), and provide reference for rational medicine use in clinical practice. Methods Data from children under 12 years old were extracted from the US FAERS database spanning from the first quarter of 2004 to the second quarter of 2023. The adverse drug reaction (ADR) signal mining for three macrolide antibiotics was conducted using the Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR) and Bayesian Confidence Propagation Neural Network (BCPNN) methods. Special emphasis was placed on analyzing and contrasting the differences in adverse events among the three drugs. Results A total of 1 615 reports for children under 12 years old were retrieved from the FAERS database, including 1 024 reports of azithromycin, 460 reports of clarithromycin, and 131 reports of erythromycin. Among azithromycin and erythromycin, there were more reports from boys than girls, while for clarithromycin, there were more reports from girls than boys. Oral administration was the most common route of administration for all three drugs. Regarding the outcome of adverse events reported, azithromycin and clarithromycin were primarily associated with other serious adverse events, whereas erythromycin was mainly associated with hospitalization and other serious adverse events. The number of adverse events reported decreased with increasing age, with a higher number of reports in the 0-3 age group. Using the ROR and BCPNN methods for signal detection, 86 signals were identified for azithromycin, 91 for clarithromycin, and 34 for erythromycin. These signals involved 22 System Organ Classes (SOCs), with azithromycin mainly concentrated in skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders (n=21), clarithromycin in gastrointestinal disorders (n=15), and erythromycin in gastrointestinal disorders (n=8). Twenty-four signals of moderate to high risk were detected, with 13 for azithromycin, 9 for clarithromycin, and 2 for erythromycin. Conclusion The adverse events induced by the three drugs with different risks in different systems. When clinically treating Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children, the risk profiles of drugs in different systems should be considered, and personalized dosing should be implemented.
2.Integrating Transcriptomics and 3D Organoids to Investigate Mechanism of Periplaneta americana Extract Against Lung Adenocarcinoma
Qiong MA ; Chunxia HUANG ; Jiawei HE ; Yuting BAI ; Xingyue LIU ; Yuxuan XIONG ; Yang ZHONG ; Hengzhou LAI ; Yuling JIANG ; Xueke LI ; Qian WANG ; Yifeng REN ; Xi FU ; Funeng GENG ; Taoqing WU ; Ping XIAO ; Fengming YOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(11):124-132
ObjectiveTo evaluate the antitumor activity of Periplaneta americana extract(PAE) against human-derived lung adenocarcinoma organoids(LUAD-PDOs) and to elucidate its potential mechanism based on transcriptomics. MethodsFresh tumor and adjacent normal tissues from patients with LUAD were collected to construct LUAD-PDOs and normal lung organoid(Nor-PDOs) models using 3D organoid culture technology. The effective intervention concentration of PAE was determined using the cell counting kit-8(CCK-8) assay. Experimental groups included the model group(LUAD-PDOs), normal group, model administration group(LUAD-PDOs+PAE), and normal administration group(Nor-PDOs+PAE). Hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used to observe the pathological structures of PDOs, immunohistochemistry(IHC) was performed to detect the expressions of the proliferation marker Ki-67 and lung adenocarcinoma differentiation markers cytokeratin-7(CK-7) and Napsin A, TUNEL staining was applied to detect cell apoptosis. RNA sequencing(RNA-Seq) was conducted to identify differentially expressed genes(DEGs), followed by Gene Ontology(GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG), and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis(GSEA), alongside protein-protein interaction(PPI) network analysis to screen core mechanisms. Finally, key targets were validated by integrating external database analysis with immunofluorescence(IF). ResultsNor-PDOs and LUAD-PDOs that highly recapitulated the pathological characteristics of the primary tissues were successfully established. The CCK-8 assay determined that the effective intervention concentration of PAE was 16 g·L-1. Morphological observation showed that Nor-PDOs exhibited lumen-forming structures, whereas LUAD-PDOs displayed dense, solid structures. CCK-8 and TUNEL assays revealed that, compared with the model group, PAE intervention inhibited the proliferation of LUAD-PDOs and promoted apoptosis in LUAD cells, while showing no significant effect on the viability of Nor-PDOs. Transcriptomic analysis identified 719 DEGs that were significantly reversed after PAE intervention(347 up-regulated and 372 down-regulated)(P<0.05). GO enrichment analysis indicated that DEGs in the model administration group were significantly enriched in biological processes related to cell cycle regulation compared to the model group. KEGG pathway analysis revealed that PAE affected pathways related to proliferation and metabolism, including pathways in cancer and the p53 signaling pathway. GSEA further confirmed that PAE significantly enhanced the activity of the p53 signaling pathway(P<0.05). PPI network analysis indicated that breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein(BRCA1) and checkpoint kinase 1(CHEK1) were the core down-regulated targets in the p53 pathway. IF verified the high expression of BRCA1 and CHEK1 in LUAD-PDOs and their significant downregulation after PAE intervention(P<0.05). Furthermore, survival analysis based on The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA) database indicated that low expression of BRCA1 and CHEK1 was significantly associated with prolonged overall survival in patients with LUAD(P<0.05). ConclusionPAE effectively inhibits proliferation of LUAD-PDOs and promotes their apoptosis, its anti-tumor mechanism is potentially associated with the activation of the p53 signaling pathway, with BRCA1 and CHEK1 genes likely serving as key downstream targets for the effects of PAE.
3.Mechanism of Bushen huoxue formula in improving pregnancy outcomes in mice with antiphospholipid antibody-related recurrent spontaneous abortion
Yongmei HAN ; Tianwei CUI ; Jundan XIE ; Xinyu HE ; Yuting GONG ; Manman WANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(11):1408-1415
OBJECTIVE To investigate the mechanism of Bushen huoxue formula in improving pregnancy outcomes in mice with antiphospholipid antibody-related recurrent spontaneous abortion (aPL-RSA). METHODS SPF female BALB/c mice were randomly divided into normal control group, adjuvant control group, model group, and Bushen huoxue formula group. The aPL-RSA mouse model was established by immunization with β 2 glycoproteinⅠcombined with Freund’s adjuvant. From gestational day 0, the Bushen huoxue formula group was administered 1.653 6 g/(kg·d) of the prescription by gavage, while the other three groups received an equal volume of normal saline, twice daily for 15 consecutive days. The uterine appearance of pregnant mice was observed; individual embryo weight was recorded, and the embryo resorption rate was calculated. The proportion of activated CD41 + CD62p + platelets in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was detected. Serum levels of thromboxane B2 (TXB2) and platelet factor 4 (PF4) were measured. Morphological changes of placental tissue were observed. The cell apoptosis rate of placental tissue was detected. The levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) content, tot al superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) activity, the interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-18, the protein expressions of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3), MMP-9, nuclear proliferation antigen-67 (Ki67), superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2), Nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC), and caspase-1, as well as the mRNA expressions of superoxide dismutase 2(SOD2), NLRP3, ASC and caspase-1 of placental tissue were detected. RESULTS Compared with the normal control group and adjuvant control group, the model group showed significant decreases in individual embryo weight, T-SOD activity of placental tissue, and relative expression levels of SOD2 mRNA and protein ( P <0.05); while significant increases were observed in embryo resorption rate, proportion of activated CD41 + CD62p + platelets in PRP, serum levels of TXB2 and PF4, placental cell apoptosis rate, MDA content in placental tissue, relative protein expressions of MMP-3, MMP-9 and Ki67, relative protein and mRNA expression levels of NLRP3, ASC and caspase-1 as well as IL-1β and IL-18 levels ( P <0.05). The model group also exhibited irregular uterine morphology with localized atrophy in some uterine horns; placental tissue showed fragmentation of decidual cells, extensive vacuolization and necrosis of trophoblast cells in the labyrinthine zone, accompanied by vascular reduction. After intervention with Bushen huoxue formula, the above indicators were significantly reversed ( P <0.05), and uterine morphology and pathological damage were markedly improved. CONCLUSIONS Bushen huoxue formula can effectively improve pregnancy outcomes in aPL-RSA model mice, and its mechanism may be closely related to inhibiting platelet activation, reducing oxidative stress injury, enhancing trophoblast cell function, and suppressing the inflammatory response mediated by the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway.
4.Impact of remote follow-up under an intelligent medical collaboration model on health promotion and clinical outcomes in patients with urinary calculi.
Yuting YANG ; Fengyan SONG ; Jiacheng HE ; Wenmin JI ; Yuyue XU ; Jing TAN ; Juan XUE
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2025;50(5):876-887
OBJECTIVES:
Urinary calculi are characterized by a high recurrence rate, and patients' adherence to self-management after discharge directly affects health outcomes. Traditional offline follow-up models often face problems such as poor compliance and uneven allocation of medical resources, making it difficult to meet individualized health management needs. Remote follow-up provides a novel solution to optimize long-term management, improve health literacy, and enhance clinical outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the effect of remote follow-up under an intelligent medical collaborative model on quality of life and health-promoting lifestyle in patients with urinary calculi, and to assess its short-term impact on clinical outcomes.
METHODS:
A total of 118 patients with urinary calculi admitted to a tertiary hospital in Hunan Province between August and November 2024 were recruited and randomly assigned to a control group (n=59) or an intervention group (n=59). The control group received routine departmental follow-up, while the intervention group underwent remote follow-up based on an intelligent medical collaborative model for one month. Assessments were conducted before discharge (T0), 15 days after discharge (T1), and one month after discharge (T2), using the Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile. At T2, the incidence of forgotten ureteral stents (FUS), ureteral stent-related complications, unplanned readmissions, and patient satisfaction were evaluated.
RESULTS:
No significant differences were observed between groups at T0 in baseline characteristics or outcome measures (all P>0.05). At T1 and T2, the intervention group had significantly higher health-related quality of life scores than the control group (P<0.05). Generalized estimating equation (GEE) analysis showed significant between-group effects (Wald's χ2=22.961, P<0.001), time effects (Wald's χ2=23.065, P<0.001), and interaction effects (Wald's χ2=6.930, P<0.05). Similarly, at T1 and T2, the intervention group scored significantly higher on health-promoting lifestyle than the control group (P<0.05), with significant between-group effects (Wald's χ2=22.936, P<0.001), time effects (Wald's χ2=10.694, P<0.001), and interaction effects (Wald's χ2=18.921, P<0.05). No significant differences were found between groups in the incidence of FUS, ureteral stent-related complications, or unplanned readmissions (all P>0.05). Patient satisfaction was significantly higher in the intervention group (t=4.089, P<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS
Remote follow-up under an intelligent medical collaborative model helps improve quality of life, promote health-oriented lifestyles, and enhance patient satisfaction among individuals with urinary calculi.
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Quality of Life
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Treatment Outcome
5.Roles of lncRNA in the crosstalk between osteogenesis and angiogenesis in the bone microenvironment.
Shihua ZHANG ; Jianmin GUO ; Yuting HE ; Zhi'ang SU ; Yao FENG ; Lan ZHANG ; Zou JUN ; Xiquan WENG ; Yu YUAN
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2025;26(2):107-123
Bone is a highly calcified and vascularized tissue. The vascular system plays a vital role in supporting bone growth and repair, such as the provision of nutrients, growth factors, and metabolic waste transfer. Moreover, the additional functions of the bone vasculature, such as the secretion of various factors and the regulation of bone-related signaling pathways, are essential for maintaining bone health. In the bone microenvironment, bone tissue cells play a critical role in regulating angiogenesis, including osteoblasts, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), and osteoclasts. Osteogenesis and bone angiogenesis are closely linked. The decrease in osteogenesis and bone angiogenesis caused by aging leads to osteoporosis. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in various physiological processes, including osteogenesis and angiogenesis. Recent studies have shown that lncRNAs could mediate the crosstalk between angiogenesis and osteogenesis. However, the mechanism by which lncRNAs regulate angiogenesis‒osteogenesis crosstalk remains unclear. In this review, we describe in detail the ways in which lncRNAs regulate the crosstalk between osteogenesis and angiogenesis to promote bone health, aiming to provide new directions for the study of the mechanism by which lncRNAs regulate bone metabolism.
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6.Legislative implications for China from the U.S. Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Xuechun WANG ; Min ZHANG ; Chuning HE ; Yuting TANG ; Jing WU
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(3):330-335
Objective To put forward relevant national legislative proposals for preventing workplace violence (WPV) in the healthcare industry by comparing the current legal practices of China and the United States. Methods The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") of the United States was translated and analyzed. The relevant normative legal documents in China were systematically reviewed to compare the legislative differences in the prevention and control of WPV against health care workers. Results The Act aims to establish an employer-driven legal framework for WPV prevention and control. China has no specific legislation for WPV, but has established partial legislation for protecting healthcare workers from external violence through various legal practices. The "Act" regards WPV as an occupational hazard and adopts the priority control order to carry out the prevention and control of WPV. In contrast, China's legislation for WPV approach emphasizes public security and undermines occupational health, treating WPV merely as a work-related injury or accident with limited protection. This gap reveals divergent priorities for legal interests. Conclusion China should integrate WPV prevention and control into the occupational health legal framework through revising existing laws, advancing dedicated legislation, and ratifying relevant international conventions, to strengthen the occupational health legal system. All stakeholders should clarify the responsibilities for WPV prevention and control of healthcare workers, and ensure comprehensive legislative response.
7.Exploring the Rule of Medication and Experience of QIU Shengliang's Treatment of Liver and Stomach Qi Stagnation Syn-drome of Chronic Atrophic Gastritis by Data Mining
Yuting HE ; Qianran HONG ; Weiye LIN
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(2):172-178
[Objective]Using data mining technology to explore the medication rule and clinical experience of QIU Shengliang,Chief TCM physician(referred as Chief QIU),in treating chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG)with liver and stomach Qi stagnation syndrome.[Methods]By collecting data,setting up admission and discharge standards,establishing a database,standardizing data processing,conducting frequency analysis,constructing a Chinese medicine matrix and performing clustering analysis,combined with the clinical experience of Chief QIU,it conducted analysis and induction of his medication rules for CAG of liver and stomach Qi stagnation syndrome.[Results]This study involved 162 prescriptions,171 herbs.The high-frequency drugs were:Magnolia officinalis,Fructus aurantii,ginger pinellia;Among them,the medicinal properties were mainly warm,the medicinal tastes were mainly spicy,bitter and sweet,and the channels were mainly stomach,spleen,lung and liver.The core drug group was pinellia,Magnolia officinalis and Fructus aurantii.Cluster analysis showed that the core ingredients were:ginger pinellia,Magnolia officinalis,Fructus aurantii,dandelion,galangal,knife bean,spiral flower,cuttlebone,water red flower seed,corrugated seed,hedgehog skin,bamboo shavings and wood butterfly.[Conclusion]Chief QIU is skilled in treating CAG liver and stomach Qi stagnation syndrome.He often uses warm-tonifying herbs and prescribes treatments to regulate Qi and promote Yang,with a focus on resolving stagnation,harmonizing the stomach,dispersing phlegm and eliminating lumps.He emphasizes achieving balance between Yin and Yang,promoting the interaction between rising and descending Qi,harmonizing dryness and dampness,and nurturing the body's vital energy.His prescriptions are tailored to the specific method,and the method is based on the patient's symptoms.
8.QIU Shengliang's Experience on Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease by Regulating Qi Activity
Qianran HONG ; Yuting HE ; Shuangyu CHEN
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(3):372-375
[Objective]To summarize the clinical experience of Dr.QIU Shengliang in treating gastro-esophageal reflux disease(GERD)through regulating Qi dynamics,providing reference for traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome differentiation and treatment of this condition.[Methods]Through clinical apprenticeships and case analysis combined with classical text research,this paper elucidates the core pathogenesis of"Qi movement disorders"in GERD.It systematically presents Dr.QIU's diagnostic framework centering on regulating Qi dynamics,focusing on spleen-stomach-liver coordination while addressing phlegm-stasis complications.The treatment protocol features flexible herbal applications tailored to syndrome patterns,supported with a representative case study.[Results]Guided by the principle of harmonizing the flow of Qi,Dr.QIU's approach integrates three therapeutic strategies:strengthening the spleen and stomach,soothing liver Qi,and resolving phlegm and blood stasis.The subsequent follow-up revealed that the patient's symptoms were effectively relieved,with no recurrence,thereby validating this method.[Conclusion]Dr.QIU's treatment system emphasizes Qi dynamics regulation as the core principle for GERD management,focusing on visceral functional balance through multi-dimensional interventions encompassing herbal therapy,dietary regulation,emotional management and exercise guidance.This holistic approach demonstrates significant clinical efficacy while embodying TCM's characteristic holistic philosophy and syndrome differentiation principles,offering valuable insights for TCM management of GERD.
9.Exploration on Shengmai Decoction Targeting Bcl-2/Bax/Caspase-3 Pathway to Mediate Mitochondrial Apoptosis in Treatment of Heart Failure Based on Network Pharmacology
Xuan LIU ; He FENG ; Jingyang WANG ; Yuting WANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Zilian ZHAN ; Qiang XU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(9):22-30
Objective To explore the mechanism of Shengmai Decoction in improving heart failure by regulating mitochondrial apoptosis based on network pharmacology and experimental verification;To provide a basis for its clinical application.Methods The active components and targets of Shengmai Decoction were obtained through TCMSP and TCMID databases.Heart failure and mitochondrial apoptosis related targets were retrieved from GeneCards,OMIM,DrugBank,PharmGKB and TTD databases.A protein-protein interaction(PPI)network at the intersection of drugs and diseases was constructed using the STRING database,and a component-target network was constructed using Cytoscape 3.8.2 software.GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis was performed on intersecting targets using the DAVID database.Molecular docking was conducted to assess the binding affinity of key components to core target proteins.A rat model of heart failure was established,and the cardiac function of rats were detected by echocardiogram,ELISA was used to detect serum contents of BNP and NT-proBNP,mitochondrial ultrastructure was observed by transmission electron microscope,and Western blot was used to detect protein expressions of Bcl-2/Bax/Caspase-3 signaling pathway.Results A total of 66 active components and 146 targets of Shengmai Decoction were identified,and 22 intersecting targets with heart failure and mitochondrial apoptosis,including key proteins such as TNF,Bcl-2,Bax and Caspase-3.GO enrichment analysis revealed that the intersecting targets were closely associated with inflammation and cell signaling,while KEGG pathway analysis showed that the targets were primarily involved in the TNF signaling pathway,IL-17 signaling pathway,and mitochondrial function regulation.Molecular docking results indicated that Ginsenoside rh2,Beta-sitosterol and other components of Shengmai Decoction exhibited strong binding affinities with Bcl-2,Bax and Caspase-3.Animal experiments demonstrated that Shengmai Decoction significantly improved cardiac function(P<0.05,P<0.01),reduced serum BNP and NT-proBNP contents(P<0.01),alleviated mitochondrial damage,and inhibited mitochondrial apoptosis by upregulating Bcl-2 and downregulating Bax and Caspase-3 protein expression(P<0.01),thereby protecting cardiomyocytes.Conclusion Shengmai Decoction can target and regulate the Bcl-2/Bax/Caspase-3 signaling pathway,improving pathological processes associated with heart failure,which can provide a foundation for clinical optimization of Shengmai Decoction.
10.Research progress of RNA m 6A modification in breast cancer
Junlong GUO ; Ruiqi ZOU ; Shaoqiang CHEN ; Yuxin LIANG ; Jing LI ; Sunan YONG ; Yuting HE ; Xiaobing XIE ; Ping LI
Journal of International Oncology 2025;52(8):532-537
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors among women worldwide, with an increasing incidence rate year by year, making it a significant public health concern. With the continuous advancement of tumor biology research, N 6-methyladenosine (m 6A) modification, as an important form of RNA modification, has attracted growing attention. The m 6A modification, the most prevalent RNA modification in eukaryotes, occurs in almost all types of RNA and plays a critical role in the occurrence, progression, and metastasis of breast cancer. It influences cell proliferation, apoptosis, and alterations in the tumor microenvironment, though the specific mechanisms underlying these effects require further in-depth investigation. Moreover, the specific patterns of m 6A modification demonstrate its potential as a novel biomarker for breast cancer, which could provide new directions for early diagnosis and prognosis evaluation.

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