1.Application and Value of Authentication Methods in the Study on Traditional Chinese Medicine Classics
Lufeng ZHENG ; Zheng GE ; Xiang LI ; Guangkun CHEN ; Fanglin HU ; Yanhong YANG ; Hongtao LI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(4):349-354
This paper systematically reviewed the concept of authentication studies on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) classics and the research achievements of scholars across historical and contemporary periods. We categorized the authentication studies on TCM classics into four types, including work-oriented authentication research, metho-dological studies on authentication, extended authentication research, and single-book authentication. Multiple methods were applied comprehensively, including investigating bibliographic documents of successive dynasties, analyzing the academic contents of medical books, studying the textual characteristics of medical books, examining the cited references in medical books, verifying the biographies of authors, and analyzing the interpolations and accretions in medical books, to distinguish the authenticity of TCM classics. The academic value of authenticity identification of TCM classics is concluded in three aspects,i.e. it serves as an important means to distinguish authenticity from falsehood in TCM classics, an important guarantee for inheriting the essence of TCM literature, and a key to unlocking the academic treasure trove of TCM classics and achieving inheritance-based innovation, which will lay a solid documentary foundation for constructing identification methodologies and standardized systems.
2.Research progress and clinical challenges in immunosuppressive regimens for xenotransplantation
Yu ZHANG ; Kun WANG ; Xuyuan ZHU ; Yuxiang CHEN ; Tao LI ; Xiaojie MA ; Hongtao JIANG
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(1):28-35
As a pivotal strategy to alleviate the shortage of organ donors, xenotransplantation has achieved remarkable advances in both pre-clinical and clinical studies in recent years, driven by continuous optimization of gene modification techniques and immunosuppressive regimens. Nevertheless, clinical translation still confronts formidable challenges, including rejection and heightened infection risks, which severely compromise long-term graft survival. Consequently, the role of immunosuppressive regimens in xenotransplantation has become increasingly prominent. This article summarizes the mechanisms underlying xenogeneic immune rejection, the latest developments in immunosuppressive regimens, cutting-edge strategies for inducing immune tolerance and the major hurdles facing clinical xenotransplantation. It delves into potential optimization strategies and directions for future clinical research, aiming to offer theoretical insights and practical guidance for the safe and effective application of clinical xenotransplantation.
3.Relationship between intraoperative mechanical power and postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing long-duration neurosurgery
Lianhao JIANG ; Yifei WANG ; Lingling LIU ; Yuanyuan KANG ; Jun CHEN ; Hongtao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(10):1264-1268
Objective:To evaluate the relationship between intraoperative mechanical power and postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing long-duration neurosurgery.Methods:This was a case-control study. Based on the duration of mechanical ventilation>8 h, the clinical data(baseline characteristics, intraoperative information and hospitalization) of patients underwent first elective craniotomy under general anesthesia at Tianjin Huanhu Hospital from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021 were retrospectively collected. The patients were divided into pulmonary complication group (group P) and non-pulmonary complication group (group N) based on the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications. Ventilation-related risk factors for postoperative pulmonary complications were identified by the multivariate logistic regression analysis, and the accuracy of intraoperative tidal volume, peak airway pressure, respiratory rate and mechanical power in predicting postoperative pulmonary complications was assessed using the receiver operating characteristic curve.Results:A total of 555 patients were finally included, with 247 patients in group P and 308 patients in group N. The duration of mechanical ventilation, tidal volume, peak airway pressure, respiratory rate, mechanical power, length of hospitalization and mortality during hospitalization were significantly higher in group P than in group N ( P<0.05). The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that intraoperative peak airway pressure, respiratory rate and mechanical power were risk factors for postoperative pulmonary complications ( P<0.05). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (95% confidence interval) of intraoperative peak airway pressure, respiratory rate and mechanical power in predicting postoperative pulmonary complications was 0.726(0.572-0.666), 0.619(0.684-0.768) and 0.958(0.942-0.974)respectively. Conclusions:Intraoperative mechanical power is an independent risk factor for postoperative pulmonary complications and an important ventilation parameter for predicting postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing long-duration neurosurgery.
4.Construction of myeloid specific nuclear factor ⅠB conditional gene knockout mice and its intestinal inflammation manifestation
Manqiu HU ; Li ZHOU ; Siyuan CHEN ; Hongtao LIU ; Hao ZHANG ; Song HE ; Zhihang ZHOU
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2025;46(2):215-222
Objective To investigate the relationship between the expression of nuclear factor ⅠB(NFⅠB)in myeloid cells and intestinal inflammation by constructing NFⅠB conditional gene knockout(cKO)mice.Methods Human Protein Atlas database,Genotype-Tissue Expression database,and FANTOM5 database were used to investigate the expression of NFⅠB in inflammatory cells.NFⅠB-floxed mice were constructed using CRISPR/Cas9 technology and hybridized with LyZ2-Cre transgenic mice.Myeloid specific NFⅠB cKO mice(NFⅠBfl/flLyz2-Cre)were obtained by self-crossing the progeny.After the genotype identification of mice by agarose gel electrophoresis,4 NFⅠB cKO mice of C57BL/6N strain were selected as experimental group,and 4 non-cKO mice were selected as control group.Both groups were induced with 2.5%dextran sulfate sodium salt(DSS)under the same condition to establish a chronic colitis model,and the severity of colitis was evaluated by clinical manifestations and histopathology.Results Analysis showed that NFⅠB was expressed in both myeloid granulocytes and monocytes,and the highest expression was found in neutrophils.NFⅠB cKO mice were successfully constructed using CRISPR/Cas9 technology and Cre-loxP system.DSS-induced enteritis NFⅠB cKO mice developed diarrhea,gross blood stools,reduced activity,and weight loss in a short time.The gross examination of the intestines showed that the colon of the NFⅠB cKO mice was significantly shorter than that of the non-cKO mice([8.23±0.35]cm vs[10.30±0.36]cm,P<0.01).Intestinal H-E staining showed changes in mucosal glandular structure and connective tissue hyperplasia with extensive inflammatory cell infiltration in NFⅠB cKO mice.The histological score of NFⅠB cKO mice was significantly higher than that of non-cKO mice(4.25±0.50 vs 0.50±0.58,P<0.01).Intestinal immunohistochemical staining showed that more CD11b positive cells were recruited in NFⅠB cKO mice than non-cKO mice.Conclusion Myeloid specific NFⅠB cKO mice have been successfully constructed,and NFⅠB in myeloid cells can reduce infiltration of immune cells(granulocytes or/and monocytes)to inhibit intestinal inflammation.
5.Study of the prognostic value of postoperative patients with severe traumatic brain injury
Hongtao CHEN ; Liping ZHAN ; Bo CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(6):349-353
Objective To analyze prognostic factors in postoperative patients with severe traumatic brain injury.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of patients with severe traumatic brain injury treated at our hospital from January 2020 to May 2024.Based on the Glasgow Outcome Scale scores(GOS)of patients at 3 months postoperatively,they were divided into a favorable prognosis group and an unfavorable prognosis group.The baseline characteristics of the two groups were compared,and the influencing factors associated with early postoperative poor prognosis were analyzed.Results A total of 140 patients were included in the study,including 58 cases in the good prognosis group and 82 cases in the poor prognosis group.There were significant differences in Glasgow coma scale(GCS)score(t=14.137,P=0.002),Rotterdam CT score(t=18.516,P=0.007),and disseminated intravascular coagulation(DIC)score(t=10.428,P=0.008)between the two groups at admission(P<0.05).Multivariate analysis showed that low GCS score(OR=0.273,95%CI:0.126-0.671,P=0.008),high Rotterdam CT Score(OR=1.804,95%CI:1.026-4.557,P=0.018)and high DIC score(OR=1.648,95%CI:1.173-2.424,P=0.020)were important risk factors for poor prognosis.Conclusions Unfavorable postoperative prognosis in severe traumatic brain injury patients correlates with the admission GCS score,Rotterdam CT score,and International Society on Thrombosis and DIC score.A lower GCS score,higher Rotterdam CT score,and higher DIC score at admission were significantly associated with an increased risk of poor postoperative prognosis.
6.Diagnosis and operation coding for tumor radiotherapy
Mengmeng CHEN ; Hongtao WANG ; Tian ZHANG ; Li'na GAO
Modern Hospital 2025;25(2):206-208
This study summarizes the disease diagnosis and operation coding for tumor radiotherapy.The designated di-agnosis code is Z51.0,and the operation codes range from 92.2 to 92.4.By analyzing a typical case from a tertiary cancer hospi-tal,the practical application of these codes is elucidated.Furthermore,strategies to improve coding quality are proposed,aiming to improve the accuracy,completeness,and standardization of radiotherapy diagnosis and operation coding.These measures are expected to facilitate standardized and refined management of medical services with radiotherapy.
7.Effects of high-intensity exercise load on function and quality of skeletal muscle in mice under a hot and humid environment
Hongtao YU ; Weifang LI ; Chang LUO ; Xuesen YANG ; Long YI ; Ka CHEN ; Mantian MI
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(17):2079-2087
Objective To investigate the alterations in skeletal muscle function and mass in an experimental mouse model of high-intensity exercise in a hot and humid environment.Methods Twenty-four male C57BL/6J mice(7~8 weeks old,weighing 21.30±0.67 g)were randomly assigned to a control group(CON group),a normal temperature and humidity exercise group(NE group),and a high temperature and humidity exercise group(HE group),with 8 mice in each group.The HE group was subjected to a high-temperature simulation chamber,maintaining a temperature of 37~39℃and humidity of 70%~80%,for a 60-minute exercise intervention at a 10° incline and 80%of maximum velocity(12 min of exercise followed by 8 min of rest,for 3 cycles).The CON group did not exercise,while the NE group exercised in the same manner in a normal temperature and humidity environment.The overall condition of the mice was evaluated by monitoring their body weight and analyzing their body composition.Their serum creatinine and urea levels were detected using an automated biochemical analyzer.After exercise,skeletal muscle function in the mice of each group was assessed by measuring their grip strength and exhaustion time.The skeletal muscle contractility and resistance to fatigue were evaluated using an in situ/in vivo/ex vivo muscle testing system.HE staining was employed to observe the morphological and structural changes in the skeletal muscles,and the average cross-sectional area and diameter of the muscle fibers were analyzed.Genes related to protein synthesis(Eif4ebp1,p70S6k)and breakdown(Foxo3,Fbxo32,Trim63)and heat stress-related genes(Hsf-1,Hspa1a,Hsp90aa)were quantified using RT-qPCR.Results ① Compared with the CON and NE groups,the HE group exhibited significant decreases in body weight(P<0.01)and lean body mass(P<0.05),an upward trend of creatinine level(P<0.05),and increases in the urea content(P<0.01).② The mice in the HE group had notably reduced grip strength(P<0.001),diminished skeletal muscle contraction,and weakened resistance to fatigue(P<0.05)than the CON and NE groups.③ The HE group demonstrated a reduction in the average cross-sectional area of muscle fibers(P<0.05)and a decrease in average fiber diameter(P<0.05),with particular up-regulation of Fbxo32,Trim63 and Eif4ebp1(P<0.01)and down-regulation of p70S6k(P<0.05)in comparison to the NE and CON groups.④ The expression levels of heat stress-related genes were higher in the HE group than the CON and NE groups(P<0.05).Conclusion High-intensity exercise in a hot and humid environment can lead to a decline in skeletal muscle function and mass in mice,potentially due to the disturbance of skeletal muscle protein synthesis and degradation triggered by excessive heat stress.
8.Research on medicinal and food functions of Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma in the past dynasties
Lufeng ZHENG ; Zilin CHEN ; Zhilai ZHAN ; Hongtao LI ; Guangkun CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(5):577-585
By sorting out the records of Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma as food and medicine, this article believed that Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma as the same origin of medicine and food for a long history, the earliest in the Qin and Han Dynasty Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing: "Zhu, bitter and warm, having efficacy for cold, dampness, paralysis of dead muscles, and spasm; antiperspirant, removing heat, digesting food, and be used as decoction bait; taking for a long time, losing weight and prolonging life, and don't be hungry". On the basis of Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, later doctors continue to conduct long-term clinical observation and compatibility of its medicine and food efficacy, which is widely used in internal, external, gynaecology, pediatrics, skin and other departments, to treat spleen and stomach diseases, epidemic diseases, kidney diseases, etc. At the same time of clinical practice, Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma is also widely used in the folk for dietary therapy, including decoction bait, ointment, decoction, soup and other edible methods. Therefore, as a medicine and food and health preservation product, Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma has great development potential in daily health care and disease diagnosis and treatment with the effects of non-toxic, satiety and longevity.
9.Bibliographical cataloging for ancient TCM books
Hongtao LI ; Weina ZHANG ; Lin TONG ; Jingpeng DENG ; Qian ZHAO ; Honglei WANG ; Naiying LIU ; Mei SHI ; Qiang LIU ; Ying LIN ; Xiaohong ZHANG ; Lili FENG ; Mingrui ZHANG ; Yanqiu LUO ; Guangkun CHEN ; Yan DONG ; Bin LI ; Sihong LIU ; Bing LI ; Chen LI ; Meng LI ; Rui WANG ; He LU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(6):729-740
With reference to the Information and Documentation-Resource Description (GB/T 3792-2021) and Bibliographical Description for Ancient Chinese Books (GB/T 3792.7-2008) and other cataloging standards and rules, drawing on the practical experience of cataloging ancient TCM books, Bibliographical Cataloging for Ancient TCM Books was formulated. This standard specifies the entry items and their order of ancient TCM books, cataloging identifier, cataloging text, cataloging information source, and cataloging item details. The standard can provide standardized and unified guiding principles and methods for the work of ancient TCM books, and promote the sharing and utilization of ancient TCM books.
10.Relationship between intraoperative mechanical power and postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing long-duration neurosurgery
Lianhao JIANG ; Yifei WANG ; Lingling LIU ; Yuanyuan KANG ; Jun CHEN ; Hongtao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(10):1264-1268
Objective:To evaluate the relationship between intraoperative mechanical power and postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing long-duration neurosurgery.Methods:This was a case-control study. Based on the duration of mechanical ventilation>8 h, the clinical data(baseline characteristics, intraoperative information and hospitalization) of patients underwent first elective craniotomy under general anesthesia at Tianjin Huanhu Hospital from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021 were retrospectively collected. The patients were divided into pulmonary complication group (group P) and non-pulmonary complication group (group N) based on the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications. Ventilation-related risk factors for postoperative pulmonary complications were identified by the multivariate logistic regression analysis, and the accuracy of intraoperative tidal volume, peak airway pressure, respiratory rate and mechanical power in predicting postoperative pulmonary complications was assessed using the receiver operating characteristic curve.Results:A total of 555 patients were finally included, with 247 patients in group P and 308 patients in group N. The duration of mechanical ventilation, tidal volume, peak airway pressure, respiratory rate, mechanical power, length of hospitalization and mortality during hospitalization were significantly higher in group P than in group N ( P<0.05). The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that intraoperative peak airway pressure, respiratory rate and mechanical power were risk factors for postoperative pulmonary complications ( P<0.05). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (95% confidence interval) of intraoperative peak airway pressure, respiratory rate and mechanical power in predicting postoperative pulmonary complications was 0.726(0.572-0.666), 0.619(0.684-0.768) and 0.958(0.942-0.974)respectively. Conclusions:Intraoperative mechanical power is an independent risk factor for postoperative pulmonary complications and an important ventilation parameter for predicting postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing long-duration neurosurgery.

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