1.Research progress on the regulation of JNK signaling pathway by traditional Chinese medicine for intervention in central nervous system diseases
Hongwei WANG ; Mingliang QIAO ; Chenyi ZHAO ; Pei ZHU ; Zilong WEI ; Yi MENG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(2):257-262
The c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) signaling pathway, a key member of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) family, plays a central role in the pathogenesis and progression of central nervous system (CNS) diseases by regulating core biological processes such as apoptosis, inflammatory responses, synaptic plasticity, and autophagy. This article sorts out and analyzes relevant literature published domestically and internationally in recent years, summarizing the mechanisms of action of the JNK signaling pathway in common CNS diseases and the research progress in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) interventions in CNS diseases through the regulation of the JNK signaling pathway. Studies have shown that active components of TCM, such as berberine, paeoniflorin, and astragaloside Ⅳ, as well as compound formulations like Heixiaoyao san, Ditan tang, and Buyang huanwu tang, can exert neuroprotective effects in various CNS disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, and epilepsy, by inhibiting the aberrant activation of the JNK signaling pathway, thereby alleviating neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and neuronal apoptosis, while improving synaptic function and cognitive behavioral deficits, regulating autophagy, and maintaining blood-brain barrier integrity.
2.Research progress of Qifu yin in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease with marrow-sea insufficiency syndrome
Zilong WEI ; Chenyi ZHAO ; Mingliang QIAO ; Hongwei WANG ; Pei ZHU ; Yi MENG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(10):1376-1380
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an age-related neurodegenerative disorder. Marrow-sea insufficiency serves as the fundamental basis for the onset of AD. Early syndrome differentiation-based intervention helps to delay disease progression, and improve patients’ cognitive function. Qifu yin is a representative specialized prescription for AD with marrow-sea insufficiency syndrome. Studies demonstrate that Qifu yin exerts neuroprotective effects through multiple pathways, including inhibiting the abnormal deposition of amyloid β -protein and hyperphosphorylation of tau protein, alleviating neuroinflammation, regulating oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction, modulating the cholinergic system, and improving synaptic plasticity. Qifu yin combined with Western medicine such as donepezil, memantine, and butylphthalide, or combined with external therapies such as acupuncture, can effectively improve cognitive function and activities of daily living in AD patients with favorable safety. Future research should focus on the core pathogenesis and key targets of AD with marrow-sea insufficiency syndrome, provide in-depth elucidation of the scientific connotation of Qifu yin’s “tonifying the kidney to produce marrow”, and further conduct high-quality clinical studies to provide scientific evidence for the prevention and treatment of AD with marrow-sea insufficiency syndrome.
3.Formulation and initial validation of a daily goal-management-based exercise intervention for total knee arthroplasty patients
Jingxiao TIAN ; Jiaming AI ; Hongwei MIN ; Kecong ZHAO ; Baocui ZHANG ; Hong JIANG ; Wei YANG ; Jun'e LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(8):959-967
ObjectiveTo develop an exercise intervention program for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty based on the daily goal management pathway, and preliminarily verify its clinical feasibility and effectiveness. MethodsThe intervention program was formulated based on the daily goal management pathway and hope theory, combined with literature analysis, qualitative interviews and expert consultation. Feasibility evaluation was conducted among orthopedic nurses and patients in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital from September to November, 2025. A controlled pilot study was performed with 15 patients in each group: the control group received routine rehabilitation care, while the experimental group received the developed intervention program. The Hospital for Special Surgery Knee Score (HSS), range of motion (ROM) of knee, functional exercise compliance score, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) were compared between two groups. ResultsThe program covered three themes from admission to three weeks postoperatively, including seven training methods and 32 specific recommendations. Feasibility results showed 100% patient recruitment rate, 93.75% retention rate and 96.94% program acceptance rate. A total of 21 orthopedic nurses scored ≥ 4.5 on all four dimensions of the program. After intervention, HSS score and knee ROM significantly increased (|t| > 6.205, P < 0.001), while WOMAC and VAS score decreased (t = 9.127, Z = -3.415, P < 0.01) in the experimental group; in the control group, VAS score decreased (Z = -3.122, P = 0.002), and knee ROM reduced (t = -2.622, P = 0.015), with no significant improvement in other indicators (P > 0.05); all the indexes were better in the experimental group than in the control group (|t| > 7.949, |Z| > 2.990, P < 0.01), including the functional exercise compliance (t = -8.565, P < 0.001). ConclusionThe exercise intervention program based on the daily goal management pathway is scientific, feasible and preliminarily effective, which can provide a new structured and humanized nursing for early exercise training of patients during hospitalization for total knee arthroplasty.
4.Molecular Mechanism Analysis of Dengzhan Shengmai Capsules Against Myocardial Fibrosis After Myocardial Infarction Based on Network Robustness Algorithm
Feifei OU ; Bo ZHANG ; Fuzhu PAN ; Junying WEI ; Hongwei WU ; Minghua XIAN ; Jing XU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(19):164-173
ObjectiveTo investigate the potential therapeutic effects of Dengzhan Shengmai capsules (DZSM) on myocardial fibrosis after myocardial infarction and decipher the underlying molecular mechanisms by virtue of network robustness algorithm. MethodsA rat model of myocardial infarction was established by ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery. Successfully modeled Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly allocated into a model group, an enalapril group(3.15 mg·kg-1), and high- and low-dose DZSM groups(226.8,113.4 mg·kg-1). In addition, a sham group was set up. After four consecutive weeks of intervention, the cardiac function was assessed via echocardiography, and myocardial collagen deposition was observed through Sirius red staining. The key regulatory pathways of DZSM were analyzed by the network robustness algorithm. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and immunofluorescence assay were employed to validate the mechanisms. ResultsCompared with the sham group, the model group exhibited decreased left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF%) and fractional shortening (FS%) (P<0.01) and increased myocardial collagen volume fraction (CVF%) (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, high-dose DZSM and enalapril improved LVEF% and FS% (P<0.01). Both high- and low-dose DZSM reduced the CVF% (P<0.05, P<0.05,). Network analysis indicated that DZSM exerted its effects by regulating neutrophil infiltration and related inflammatory pathways. Experimental validation showed that DZSM significantly reduced the protein levels of nuclear factor (NF)-κB, Janus kinase 2 (JAK2), and signal transduction activator and transducer 3 (STAT3) in the cardiac tissue, as well as the levels of chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 1 (CXCL1), interleukin (IL)-1β, neutrophil elastase-DNA complex (NE-DNA), and myeloperoxidase-DNA complex (MPO-DNA) in the plasma. ConclusionDZSM may ameliorate myocardial fibrosis by inhibiting neutrophil infiltration and extracellular trap formation and regulating the NF-κB/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway.
5.Influencing factors of the effectiveness of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging in hepatobiliary surgery
Kuinan TONG ; Hongwei WU ; Wei GUO
International Journal of Surgery 2025;52(4):284-288
Indocyanine green has been a popular near-infrared fluorescent reagent in recent years, and indocyanine green fluorescence imaging navigation surgery technology has been widely used in hepatobiliary surgery. Many factors affect imaging in various clinical scenarios, which are roughly divided into liver background fluorescence interference and penetrating tissue thickness, including the dose and timing of the drug, liver lesions of the patient, and individualization of the patient. Under the concept of precise surgery, we should individualise the treatment of patients to minimise the influence of unfavourable factors and further improve the safety and efficacy of surgery. Currently, there is no reliable research evidence to guide the use of indocyanine green in terms of influencing factors, and clinical studies are urgently needed to optimise the use of indocyanine green in hepatobiliary surgery.
6.Study on the Role of Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 Signaling Pathway in the Pathogenesis of Ischemic Stroke and Research Progress on Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention Based on Ferroptosis
Dacheng WEI ; Linglu DUN ; Changjun LU ; Hongwei AN ; Man WANG ; Qichao YE ; Hanchi LIANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(7):1825-1830
Ischemic stroke is a disease resulting from the cerebral ischemia and hypoxia caused by the blockage of brain vessels in the brain,and is characterized by the focal neurological signs.Pathologically,neuronal necrosis in the infarcted area and the neuronal degeneration or delayed death of neurons in the ischemic penumbra,contribute to the morphological basis of the disease.Ischemic stroke is regulated by multiple processes,including ferroptosis,apoptosis,and autophagy.Ferroptosis,a type of iron-dependent cell death,is closely associated with ischemic stroke.Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2),a key transcription factor,plays a critical role in maintaining cellular redox balance and regulating inflammatory responses.Nrf2 promotes the expression of solute carrier family 7 member 11(SLC7A11)and glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4),thereby activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway to counteract ferroptosis and protect cells from damage.This article reviews and analyzes recent experimental studies on traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)therapy targeting the Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 pathway to suppress ferroptosis.The studies have found that TCM therapy with herbal compounds,Chinese patent medicines,single herbal components and their active ingredients,and acupuncture and moxibustion can inhibit ferroptosis by activating the Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling pathway,which will provide novel strategies for the TCM intervention of ischemic stroke.
7.Analysis of isokinetic muscle strength,balance ability and gait characteristics in patients with ankle fractures
Mingyu WANG ; Hongwei ZHAI ; Na LIU ; Wei CHEN
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(9):60-64
Objective To investigate the isokinetic muscle strength,balance ability and gait characteristics in patients with ankle fractures,providing references for the formulation of rehabilita-tion plans and the establishment of efficacy evaluation criteria.Methods Thirty-six patients with an-kle fracture were selected as experimental group,while 20 healthy individuals were recruited as con-trol group.The isokinetic muscle strength of the ankle and hip joints,balance ability,and gait char-acteristics of the two groups were measured and compared.Results At angular velocities of 60°/s and 120°/s,the relative peak torque of isokinetic muscle strength for hip abduction and extension in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).Similarly,the relative peak torque of isokinetic muscle strength for ankle plantarflexion and dorsiflexion in the experimental group was also significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).The bal-ance instrument measurement indicators(length of center of gravity sway trajectory,peripheral area of center of gravity sway)in the experimental group were significantly greater than those in the control group(P<0.05).The Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment(POMA)score in the ex-perimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).According to the Tinetti POMA scoring criteria,the proportion of individuals at risk of falling(Tinetti POMA score<24)in the experimental group was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).The range of motion of the affected hip joint,stride length,and walking speed during the gait cycle in the experimental group were significantly smaller than those in the control group,while the gait cycle duration was significantly longer(P<0.05).Conclusion After a certain period of rehabilitation,there is a certain gap in the isokinetic muscle strength of the ankle and hip joints,balance ability,and gait function between patients with ankle fractures and healthy individuals.Our findings in the study are of great significance for the subsequent formulation of rehabilitation plans and efficacy evaluation.
8.Analysis of Global and Regional Lifetime Risk of Develo-ping and Dying from Lung Cancer in 2022
Zhen GUO ; Wei WANG ; Hong WANG ; Hongwei LIU ; Yin LIU ; Lijuan CHEN ; Shaokai ZHANG ; Qiong CHEN
China Cancer 2025;34(2):81-88
[Purpose]To analyze the lifetime risk of developing and dying from lung cancer at global and regional levels.[Methods]Data of lung cancer incidence and mortality were obtained from GLOBOCAN 2022 and the population and all-cause mortality data were obtained from the United Nations.The lifetime risk of developing and dying from lung cancer globally and across different regions was estimated by multiple primary adjustment method.[Results]The global lifetime risk of developing lung cancer was 3.59%[95%confidence interval(CI):3.58%~3.59%],ranking third among all cancer types.There were significant gender and regional differences in lifetime risk values.The risk for male was 4.43%(95%CI:4.42%~4.44%),which was higher than that for female(2.71%,95%CI:2.70%~2.72%),with a male-to-female ratio of 1.63.Among regions with varying human development index(HDI)levels,the risk increased with HDI levels,in very high HDI re-gions risk was 5.36%(95%CI:5.34%~5.37%),while in low HDI regions the risk was 0.34%(95%CI:0.33%~0.34%).Among the 20 global regions,East Asia had the highest lifetime risk of 7.53%(95%CI:7.52%~7.55%),while West Africa had the lowest risk of 0.16%(95%CI:0.16%~0.17%).The global lifetime risk of dying from lung cancer was 2.78%(95%CI:2.78%~2.78%),ranking the first among all cancer types.There were significant sex and regional differ-ences in lifetime death risk values.The risk for male was 3.64%(95%CI:3.63%~3.64%),which was higher than that for female(1.89%,95%CI:1.89%~1.90%),with a male-to-female ratio of 1.93.Among regions with varying HDI levels,the risk increased with HDI levels,in very high HDI re-gions the risk was 3.98%(95%CI:3.97%~3.99%),while in low HDI regions the risk was 0.31%(95%CI:0.31%~0.31%).Among the 20 global regions,the Federated States of Micronesia/Poly-nesia had the highest death risk of 5.80%(95%CI:4.98%~6.62%),while West Africa had the lowest risk of 0.15%(95%CI:0.15%~0.16%).The lifetime risk of developing and dying from lung cancer in China was 7.54%(95%CI:7.52%~7.56%)and 5.88%(95%CI:5.87%~5.90%),respec-tively,both ranking the first among all cancer types.[Conclusion]The lifetime risk of developing and dying from lung cancer remains high globally and across different regions,with a particularly heavy burden in high-HDI areas.In China,both the lifetime risk of developing and dying from lung cancer are higher than the global average.This highlights the need for continued enhance-ment of comprehensive prevention and control measures,including addressing lung cancer-related risk factors,as well as improving screening,early diagnosis,and treatment efforts to reduce the lung cancer burden.
9.Expression and significance of m6A reader IGF2BP2 in pancreatic cancer
Weidong ZHU ; Wei XIANG ; An YAN ; Zhengrong OU ; Hongwei ZHU ; Xiao YU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(3):485-494
Background and Aims:N6-methyladenosine(m6A)epigenetic modification plays a crucial role in post-transcriptional gene expression regulation and various physiological and pathological processes,including tumorigenesis.The m6A reader IGF2BP2 significantly enhances mRNA stability and translation efficiency and is abnormally expressed in multiple cancers.However,the specific biological function of IGF2BP2 in pancreatic cancer remains unclear.Therefore,this study investigated the expression of the m6A reader IGF2BP2 in pancreatic cancer and its effects on pancreatic cancer cell functions.Methods:The expression levels of m6A-related writers,erasers,and readers were analyzed using The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA),the Genotype-Tissue Expression(GTEX)database,and the Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO).Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between IGF2BP2 expression and the prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients.Immunohistochemistry was used to validate IGF2BP2 expression in clinical specimens of pancreatic cancer tissues and adjacent normal tissues.Functional experiments,including CCK-8 assay,flow cytometry for cell cycle analysis,colony formation assay,and Transwell migration assay,were performed to evaluate changes in cell proliferation,cell cycle distribution,colony formation ability,and migration capacity after IGF2BP2 knockdown in pancreatic cancer cells.Results:TCGA-GTEX and GEO database analyses showed that IGF2BP2 was highly expressed in pancreatic cancer tissues(both P<0.05)and that its high expression was associated with poor overall survival(both P<0.05).Immunohistochemical staining of clinical specimens confirmed that IGF2BP2 protein expression was higher in pancreatic cancer than in adjacent normal tissue.Functional experiments demonstrated that IGF2BP2 knockdown significantly reduced the proliferation ability of pancreatic cancer cells,arrested more cells in the G0-G1 phase,decreased colony formation,and impaired cell migration(all P<0.05).Conclusion:The m6A reader IGF2BP2 is highly expressed in pancreatic cancer tissues and is closely associated with poor prognosis in patients with this disease.Its mechanism of action may be related to the promotion of cancer cell growth and migration.
10.Practice of internal quality evaluation system of medical device based on SPO model
Hongwei CHEN ; Ling QIU ; Wei LUO ; Yuchun LIU
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(3):126-131
Objective:To construct an internal quality evaluation system based on the structure-process-outcome(SPO)model,and to analyze its applied effect in the quality management for equipment in the ward of neurology of third-level grade-A hospital.Methods:The internal quality evaluation system for medical equipment based on SPO model realized comprehensive management for medical equipment in the ward of neurology of third-level grade-A hospital through structural design,platform management and outcome feedback.Thirty using medical equipment in the wards of the neurology of Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital from May,2022 to April,2024 were selected.The equipment that were used from May,2022 to April,2023 were managed by using conventional management method,and the equipment that were used from May 2023 to April 2024 were managed by using internal quality evaluation system(SPO model management method)based on SPO model.A self-made questionnaire was adopted to investigate and research the satisfaction degree of 35 equipment-related managers,and the operating quality of equipment,error rate of clinical operation and increased degree of equipment benefit of the two management methods were compared.Results:The execution rate of equipment,standard rate of disinfection,timely rate of failure treatment and pass rate of quality detection of adopting SPO model management method were respectively(94.15±4.63)%,(92.69±3.36)%,(93.65±4.36)%and(90.62±3.14)%,which were higher all than these of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant(t=14.218,14.582,11.813,14.859,P<0.05).The occurrences of misuse,operation error and human error were respectively one,one and two equipment in 30 equipment by using SPO model management method,and the incidence rates of them were respectively 3.333%,3.333%and 6.667%,which were lower all than those of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant(x2=11.882,13.416,12.272,P<0.05).The average scores of 35 managers for convenience,used effect,emergency use and automatic warning efficiency of adopting SPO model management method to use equipment were respectively(92.36±3.14)points,(93.21±4.36)points,(91.25±3.36)points and(94.23±4.36)points,all of which were higher than those of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant(t=12.849,11.894,11.417,11.401,P<0.05).The average values of the increased degrees of cost-benefit and social-benefit of equipment of using SPO model management method were respectively(4.36±0.96)%and(3.25±0.65)%,which were higher than these of conventional management method,while the average value of the increased degree of maintenance management expenditure of using SPO model management method was(1.56±0.69)%,which was lower than that of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant(t=11.754,14.438,16.320,P<0.05).Conclusion:The application of the internal quality evaluation system based on SPO model for medical equipment in the management for medical equipment in neurology wards of third-level grade-A hospital can improve the operation quality of equipment,and reduce the error rate of operating equipment,and enhance the satisfaction of relevant managers in using equipment.

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