1.Coral calcium hydride promotes peripheral mitochondrial division and reduces AT-Ⅱ cells damage in ARDS via activation of the Trx2/Myo19/Drp1 pathway
Qian LI ; Yang ANG ; Qing-Qing ZHOU ; Min SHI ; Wei CHEN ; Yujie WANG ; Pan YU ; Bing WAN ; Wanyou YU ; Liping JIANG ; Yadan SHI ; Zhao LIN ; Shaozheng SONG ; Manlin DUAN ; Yun LONG ; Qi WANG ; Wentao LIU ; Hongguang BAO
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(3):610-624
Acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)is a common respiratory emergency,but current clinical treatment remains at the level of symptomatic support and there is a lack of effective targeted treatment measures.Our previous study confirmed that inhalation of hydrogen gas can reduce the acute lung injury of ARDS,but the application of hydrogen has flammable and explosive safety concerns.Drinking hydrogen-rich liquid or inhaling hydrogen gas has been shown to play an important role in scavenging reactive oxygen species and maintaining mitochondrial quality control balance,thus improving ARDS in patients and animal models.Coral calcium hydrogenation(CCH)is a new solid molecular hydrogen carrier prepared from coral calcium(CC).Whether and how CCH affects acute lung injury in ARDS re-mains unstudied.In this study,we observed the therapeutic effect of CCH on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)induced acute lung injury in ARDS mice.The survival rate of mice treated with CCH and hydrogen inhalation was found to be comparable,demonstrating a significant improvement compared to the untreated ARDS model group.CCH treatment significantly reduced pulmonary hemorrhage and edema,and improved pulmonary function and local microcirculation in ARDS mice.CCH promoted mitochon-drial peripheral division in the early course of ARDS by activating mitochondrial thioredoxin 2(Trx2),improved lung mitochondrial dysfunction induced by LPS,and reduced oxidative stress damage.The results indicate that CCH is a highly efficient hydrogen-rich agent that can attenuate acute lung injury of ARDS by improving the mitochondrial function through Trx2 activation.
2.Associations of demographics, aggravating factors, comorbidities, and treatments with atopic dermatitis severity in China: A national cross-sectional study
Jiahui ZHAO ; Zhixin ZHANG ; Hongguang CHEN ; Xia DOU ; Zuotao ZHAO ; Lingling LIU ; Yang WANG ; Hang LI
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(5):553-561
Background::Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder impacting populations worldwide, although its clinical characteristics and patient demographics remain uncharacterized in China. The aim of this study was to investigate the demographics, comorbidities, aggravating factors, and treatments in AD patients across different age groups in China.Methods::This cross-sectional study included Chinese AD patients from 205 hospitals spanning 30 provinces. Patients completed dermatologist-led surveys of general medical history, comorbidities, AD-related aggravating factors, and medications. Two-level mixed-ordered logistic regression was used to evaluate aggravating factors.Results::Overall, 16,838 respondents were included in the final analysis (aged 30.9 ± 24.1 years). The proportion of severe AD was the highest in patients with AD onset at ≥60 years (26.73%). Allergic rhinitis and hypertension were the most common atopic and metabolism-related non-atopic comorbidities, respectively. AD severity was significantly associated with chronic urticaria, food allergies, and diabetes. Aggravating factors including foods, seasonal changes, and psychological factors were also linked to AD severity. The cross-sectional survey implied that severe AD may be related to the undertreatment of effective systemic or topical interventions.Conclusion::To enhance the management of AD, it is crucial to consider both aggravating factors and the increased utilization of systemic immunotherapy.Registration::ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05316805
3.Discovery of a novel polymyxin adjuvant against multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria through oxidative stress modulation.
Taotao LU ; Hongguang HAN ; Chaohui WU ; Qian LI ; Hongyan HU ; Wenwen LIU ; Donglei SHI ; Feifei CHEN ; Lefu LAN ; Jian LI ; Shihao SONG ; Baoli LI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(3):1680-1695
Antibiotic adjuvants offer a promising strategy for restoring antibiotic sensitivity, expanding antibacterial spectra, and reducing required dosages. Previously, compound 15 was identified as a potential adjuvant for Polymyxin B (PB) against multidrug-resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa DK2; however, its clinical utility was hindered by high cytotoxicity, uncertain in vivo efficacy, and an unclear synergetic mechanism. To address these challenges, we synthesized and evaluated a series of novel benzamide derivatives, with A22 emerging as a particularly promising candidate. A22 demonstrated potent synergistic activity to PB, minimal cytotoxicity, improved water solubility, and broad-spectrum synergism of polymyxins against various clinically isolated MDR Gram-negative strains. In vivo studies using Caenorhabditis elegans and mouse models further confirmed the efficacy of A22. Moreover, A22 effectively suppressed the development of PB resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa DK2. Mechanistic investigations revealed that A22 enhances polymyxins activity by inducing reactive oxygen species production, reducing ATP levels, increasing NOX activity, and inhibiting biofilm formation, leading to bacterial death. These findings position A22 as a highly promising candidate for the development of polymyxin adjuvants, offering a robust approach to combating MDR Gram-negative bacterial infections.
4.Coral calcium hydride promotes peripheral mitochondrial division and reduces AT-II cells damage in ARDS via activation of the Trx2/Myo19/Drp1 pathway.
Qian LI ; Yang ANG ; Qing-Qing ZHOU ; Min SHI ; Wei CHEN ; Yujie WANG ; Pan YU ; Bing WAN ; Wanyou YU ; Liping JIANG ; Yadan SHI ; Zhao LIN ; Shaozheng SONG ; Manlin DUAN ; Yun LONG ; Qi WANG ; Wentao LIU ; Hongguang BAO
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(3):101039-101039
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common respiratory emergency, but current clinical treatment remains at the level of symptomatic support and there is a lack of effective targeted treatment measures. Our previous study confirmed that inhalation of hydrogen gas can reduce the acute lung injury of ARDS, but the application of hydrogen has flammable and explosive safety concerns. Drinking hydrogen-rich liquid or inhaling hydrogen gas has been shown to play an important role in scavenging reactive oxygen species and maintaining mitochondrial quality control balance, thus improving ARDS in patients and animal models. Coral calcium hydrogenation (CCH) is a new solid molecular hydrogen carrier prepared from coral calcium (CC). Whether and how CCH affects acute lung injury in ARDS remains unstudied. In this study, we observed the therapeutic effect of CCH on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced acute lung injury in ARDS mice. The survival rate of mice treated with CCH and hydrogen inhalation was found to be comparable, demonstrating a significant improvement compared to the untreated ARDS model group. CCH treatment significantly reduced pulmonary hemorrhage and edema, and improved pulmonary function and local microcirculation in ARDS mice. CCH promoted mitochondrial peripheral division in the early course of ARDS by activating mitochondrial thioredoxin 2 (Trx2), improved lung mitochondrial dysfunction induced by LPS, and reduced oxidative stress damage. The results indicate that CCH is a highly efficient hydrogen-rich agent that can attenuate acute lung injury of ARDS by improving the mitochondrial function through Trx2 activation.
5.Analysis of the diagnostic and therapeutic value of single-use mother-baby choledochoscope-assisted endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy for the acute uncomplicated appendicitis
Sijie GUO ; Hongguang WANG ; Liying TAO ; Qingmei GUO ; Xiang GUO ; Lianyu PIAO ; Jiwei ZHANG ; Lin LIU
China Journal of Endoscopy 2025;31(11):55-61
Objective To investigate the diagnostic and therapeutic value of single-use mother-baby choledochoscope-assisted endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy in the treatment of acute uncomplicated appendicitis.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 39 patients with acute uncomplicated appendicitis who underwent single-use mother-baby choledochoscope-assisted endoscopic retrograde appendicitis treatment at the Endoscopy center of the hospital from September 2022 to September 2024.Observe the endoscopic manifestations,the rate of maternal and child basket stone removal,the rate of appendiceal stent implantation,the technical success rate,the clinical success rate,the operation time,the hospital stay,the incidence of complications,the visual analogue scale(VAS)score 6 hours after the operation,and the inflammatory indicators 24 hours after the operation.Results In 28 cases(71.8%),congestion and edema could be seen at the opening of the appendix under colonoscopy.In 10 cases(25.6%),pus could be seen flowing out of the opening of the appendix under colonoscopy.In 32 cases(82.1%),a large amount of pus could be seen in the lumen of the appendix under subscopy.In 20 cases(51.3%),appendiceal fecalith could be seen in the lumen of the appendix under subscopy.The technical success rate of single-use mother-baby choledochoscope-assisted endoscopic retrograde appendicitis treatment was 100.0%(39/39).The operation time was(21.08±7.49)min;Hospital stay:(3.97±2.08)days;Eight cases(20.5%)of patients underwent endoscopic maternal basket stone removal.Appendiceal stent implantation was performed in 14 cases(35.9%)of patients.The clinical success rate is 97.4%(38/39).One patient's clinical symptoms and inflammatory indicators did not improve after the operation,and was transferred to the surgery department for appendectomy.The VAS score of 38 patients was less than 3 points 6 hours after the operation,and the abdominal pain symptoms were significantly relieved.The white blood cell count and the percentage of neutrophils 24 hours after the operation decreased significantly compared with those before the operation,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).None of the 39 patients had complications.The postoperative follow-up was(5.94±4.03)months,and recurrence occurred in 3 cases(7.7%).Conclusion single-use mother-baby choledocoscope-assisted endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy is safe and effective in the diagnosis and treatment of acute uncomplicated appendicitis,which is worthy of further promotion and popularization in clinical practice.
6.Analysis of research hotspots and dynamic evolution based on original articles published in the Chinese Journal of Psychiatry (1996—2024)
Hongguang CHEN ; Yiyang LIU ; Shanshan LIU
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2025;58(6):405-418
Objective:Using bibliometric and visualization methods, this study systematically analyzes articles published in the Chinese Journal of Psychiatry from 1996 to 2024, aiming to identify research hotspots and their dynamic evolution patterns in psychiatry over the past three decades.Methods:Research articles published in the journal from 1996 to 2024 were retrieved from the CNKI China Citation Database. Title, abstract, keyword, and publication years were extracted. Keyword co-occurrence analysis, high-frequency keywords statistics, and network visualization were conducted using R language toolkits. Additionally, co-occurrence networks were further compared across five-year intervals to trace the thematic evolution of research topics.Results:A total of 1 675 articles were included in the analysis. Over the past 30 years, research hotspots demonstrated a notable shift in the disease spectrum: starting from schizophrenia and depression, studies expanded through neuroimaging, genetics, and interdisciplinary approaches to explore pathological mechanism and advance precision treatment.Research topics progressively extended to bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and senile dementia, forming a multidimensional research framework encompassing molecular mechanism exploration, clinical diagnostic and therapeutic innovations, and full-cycle health management. Further extensions toward interventions in special populations and public health policy were observed. Periodic analysis revealed the thematic transitions: (1) 1996-2000: Initial construction of disease spectrum framework and pharmacotherapy-dominated approaches; (2) 2001-2005: Multidisciplinary deepening of pathological mechanisms research and therapeutic model innovation; (3) 2006-2010: Technology-driven precision medicine and expansion of the disease spectrum; (4) 2011-2015: Rise of depression research and integration of molecular mechanisms; (5) 2016-2020: Response to public health events and advancement of full-cycle health management; (6) 2021-2024: Deepening interdisciplinary integration and precision medicine.Conclusion:The evolution of high-frequency keywords in research articles in the Chinese Journal of Psychiatry (1996-2024) highlights a research trajectory characterized by expansion of disease spectrum-iterative technological methodologies-extension of application scenario extension" in psychiatry and mental health research. The journal′s dynamic publications patterns reflects a broader disciplinary development logic driven by "methodological innovation promoting theoretical advancement, and public health needs steering practical transformation", offering a framework for observing the evolution of psychiatric research from the perspective of academic publishing.
7.Association analysis between comorbidity with chronic diseases and depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older population
Yu SUN ; Yangziye GUO ; Sifang NIU ; Fuqin MU ; Hongguang CHEN ; Yan LIU ; Yueqin HUANG ; Ning LIU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(8):713-719
Objective:To investigate the comorbidity rate of chronic diseases and prevalence of depressive symptoms among the middle-aged and elderly population,and explore the association between comorbidity with-chronic disease and depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older people.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted in Shandong Province.A total of 9 535 middle-aged and older people aged 45 years and over were recrui-ted.General information questionnaire,the chronic disease information questionnaire and Patient Health Question-naire were used for face-to-face interview to screen symptoms and collect information.Univariate analysis and mult-ivariate logistic regression analysis were employed to explore the association between comorbidity with chronic dis-ease and depressive symptoms.Results:The prevalence of depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older peo-ple was 8.7%,while among those with comorbid chronic diseases,the prevalence of depressive symptoms was 29.6%.Respectively,demonstrating an increasing trend with the number of chronic diseases(P<0.001).Multiva-riate analysis revealed that comorbid chronic disease(OR=1.47,95%CI:1.22-1.78)were risk factors of depres-sive symptoms.Conclusion:Middle-aged and older people with multiple chronic conditions are more likely to be di-agnosed with depressive symptoms,and the detection rate of these symptoms increases with the number of comorbid chronic conditions.Therefore,it is recommended to strengthen mental health interventions for those with multiple chronic conditions.
8.Clinical characteristics of obstructive sleep apnea in children with Prader-Willi syndrome
Kaiping WU ; Qinghua LU ; Ailiang LIU ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Zhe SU ; Rongfei ZHENG ; Hongguang PAN ; Qin YANG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(8):591-596
Objective:To analyze the characteristics of obstructive sleep apnea(OSA)in children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS),and to improve the understanding of OSA during rapid eye movement sleep.Methods:The clinical data of 13 children with PWS aged 2-14 years admitted to Shenzhen Children's Hospital from June 2017 to June 2024 were retrospectively collected as the PWS group,and 12 children with snoring caused by adenoids,tonsil hypertrophy and/or obesity were selected as the control group.The gender,age,body mass index (BMI),obstructive apnea index (OAI),oxygen desaturation index (ODI),obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea index (OAHI),rapid eye movement period OAHI(OAHIrem),non-rapid eye movement period OAHI(OAHInrem) and OAHIrem/total sleep period OAHI ratio were compared between the two groups.Multivariate linear regression was used to assess the association between PWS and OAHIrem.Results:Among the 13 children in PWS group,there were 7 males and 6 females,with an average age of (7.63±4.05) years and an average BMI of (23.06±6.12) kg/m2.Among the 12 children in control group,there were 10 males and 2 females,with an average age of (7.28±3.92) years and an average BMI of (22.41±5.68) kg/m2.There were no statistically significant differences in age,gender,and BMI between the two groups ( P>0.05).All 13 children (100%) with PWS had OSA,with 8 cases (61.53%) of mild OSA and 5 cases (38.46%) of moderate to severe OSA.OAI and ODI in PWS group were significantly higher than those in control group ( P<0.05).OAHI and OAHInrem in PWS group were higher than those in control group,but the difference was not statistically significant ( P>0.05).OAHIrem and OAHIrem/ total sleep OAHI ratio were significantly higher than those in the control group,with statistical significance ( P<0.05).Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that PWS was significantly correlated with OAHIrem/ total sleep OAH ratio (square root) ( P=0.008). Conclusion:Children with PWS have a high incidence of OSA,with a high proportion of moderate to severe OSA.They are prone to OSA with hypoxemia during rapid eye movement sleep.It is recommended that respiratory monitoring of children with PWS during rapid eye movement sleep should be strengthened,and individualized treatment plan should be formulated according to the type and severity of OSA.
9.Anxiety symptoms and associated factors among relocated elderly residents in new townships
Xueyi WANG ; Xue CHONG ; Fuqin MU ; Shuzhang HU ; Yi ZHENG ; Zhaorui LIU ; Hongguang CHEN ; Yueqin HUANG ; Yan LIU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(2):151-156
Objective:To investigate anxiety symptoms and associated factors in relocated elderly residents of new townships,and to provide evidence for prevention interventions.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conduc-ted in relocated elderly residents in new townships of three urban areas in Shandong Province from 2021 to 2023.The study instruments included Ascertain Dementia-8,Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7,self-administered de-mographic characteristics information questionnaire.Multivariate analysis of factors associated with anxiety symp-toms in elderly residents was performed using multivariate logistic regression.Results:The prevalence rate of mild anxiety symptoms was 5.8%,and the rate of moderate-to-severe anxiety symptoms was 1.3%in 3 313 resi-dents.Multivariate analysis found that self-assessed general psychological condition(OR=0.52),good family envi-ronment(OR=0.34),no self-perceived cognitive impairment(OR=0.31),no chronic diseases(OR=0.42),and only one chronic disease(OR=0.61)were protective factors for mild anxiety symptoms,and very good dietary structure(OR=2.15)and fair dietary structure(OR=2.39)were risk factors for those.Very good family environ-ment(OR=0.11)and average family environment(OR=0.16),and no self-perceived cognitive impairment(OR=0.14)were protective factors for moderate-to-severe anxiety symptoms,and 0-3 years(OR=3.24)and 4-6 years(OR=3.28)of relocation were risk factors for those.Conclusion:Family environment,dietary structure,and duration since relocation are key factors associated with anxiety symptoms among relocated elderly residents in new townships.Targeted interventions should be implemented to address their mental health needs.
10.Association analysis between comorbidity with chronic diseases and depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older population
Yu SUN ; Yangziye GUO ; Sifang NIU ; Fuqin MU ; Hongguang CHEN ; Yan LIU ; Yueqin HUANG ; Ning LIU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(8):713-719
Objective:To investigate the comorbidity rate of chronic diseases and prevalence of depressive symptoms among the middle-aged and elderly population,and explore the association between comorbidity with-chronic disease and depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older people.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted in Shandong Province.A total of 9 535 middle-aged and older people aged 45 years and over were recrui-ted.General information questionnaire,the chronic disease information questionnaire and Patient Health Question-naire were used for face-to-face interview to screen symptoms and collect information.Univariate analysis and mult-ivariate logistic regression analysis were employed to explore the association between comorbidity with chronic dis-ease and depressive symptoms.Results:The prevalence of depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older peo-ple was 8.7%,while among those with comorbid chronic diseases,the prevalence of depressive symptoms was 29.6%.Respectively,demonstrating an increasing trend with the number of chronic diseases(P<0.001).Multiva-riate analysis revealed that comorbid chronic disease(OR=1.47,95%CI:1.22-1.78)were risk factors of depres-sive symptoms.Conclusion:Middle-aged and older people with multiple chronic conditions are more likely to be di-agnosed with depressive symptoms,and the detection rate of these symptoms increases with the number of comorbid chronic conditions.Therefore,it is recommended to strengthen mental health interventions for those with multiple chronic conditions.

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