1.Clinical Efficacy of Shenqi Yangxin Decoction in Treatment of Patients with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Its Effect on Serum H2S and Ca2+
Zhuojun ZHANG ; Lijuan SHEN ; Hongyi LAN ; Jiajing ZHAO ; Liyang SHEN ; Tiantian HUANG ; Shuai ZHANG ; Xiaodong TAN ; Shu LU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(11):210-217
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of Shenqi Yangxin decoction in the treatment of ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) with Qi and Yin deficiency and blood stasis syndrome and its effect on serum hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and calcium ion (Ca2+). MethodsA total of 64 ICM patients with Qi and Yin deficiency and blood stasis syndrome who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a control group (n=32) and a treatment group (n=32). All patients received conventional Western medicine treatment. The treatment group was additionally given Shenqi Yangxin decoction. The TCM syndrome score, Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) score, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), 6-minute walk test (6MWT), New York Heart Association (NYHA) cardiac function classification, and serum H2S and Ca2+ levels were compared between the two groups pre- and post-treatment. ResultsTwo cases dropped out from each group during the study. Finally, 30 patients in each group were included in the analysis. There were no significant differences in age, gender, course of coronary heart disease, underlying diseases, and laboratory tests between the two groups. Compared with baseline, the TCM syndrome score, MLHFQ score, and NT-proBNP in both treatment group and control group decreased significantly (P<0.01), LVEF, 6MWT, and H2S increased significantly (P<0.01), and serum Ca2+ increased (P<0.05). Compared with the control group after treatment, the MLHFQ score and NT-proBNP in the treatment group decreased (P<0.05), the TCM syndrome score decreased significantly (P<0.01), LVEF, 6MWT, and serum Ca2+ increased (P<0.05), and H2S increased significantly (P<0.01). The improvement degree of the NYHA cardiac function classification in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group, but there was no significant difference. ConclusionShenqi Yangxin decoction is effective in treating ICM patients with Qi and Yin deficiency and blood stasis, which could significantly improve cardiac function and quality of life, and its therapeutic effect may be related to the regulation of serum H2S and Ca2+ levels.
2.Effectiveness of the integrated schistosomiasis control programme in Wuhan City from 2005 to 2023
Shuai WANG ; Huatang LUO ; Yang LI ; Hao WANG ; Cong LIU ; Yuelin XIONG ; Jiajing ZHANG ; Wen ZHU
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2025;37(2):176-183
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of the integrated schistosomiasis control programme in Wuhan City from 2005 to 2023, so as to provide insights into precision control and elimination of schistosomiasis. Methods The integrated measures for schistosomiasis control implemented by health, agriculture, water resources, and forestry departments of Wuhan City, and the epidemiological data of schistosomiasis in Wuhan City were collected from 2005 to 2023, and the prevalence of human schistosomiasis, prevalence of Schistosoma japonicum infections in humans and bovines, areas of S. japonicum-infected snail habitats, areas of snail habitats in inner embankments, and actual areas of snail habitats were retrieved. In addition, the trends in prevalence of schistosomiasis in humans and livestock and snail status were evaluated in Wuhan City from 2005 to 2023 using Mann-Kendall test and a Joinpoint regression model. Results Mann-Kendall test revealed a tendency towards a decline in the prevalence of human schistosomiasis (Z = -4.41, P < 0.01), prevalence of S. japonicum infections in humans (Z = -4.89, P < 0.01) and bovines (Z = -4.50, P < 0.01), areas of S. japonicum-infected snail habitats (Z = -3.91, P < 0.01), areas of snail habitats in inner embankments (Z = -2.28, P = 0.02), and actual areas of snail habitats (Z = -5.95, P < 0.01) in Wuhan City from 2005 to 2023. Joinpoint regression analysis showed an average annual reduction of 8.58% in the prevalence of human schistosomiasis in Wuhan City from 2005 to 2023 [average annual percent change (AAPC) = -8.58%, 95% confidence interval (CI): (-10.02%, -6.65%), P < 0.01], with two joinpoints in 2013 and 2016, respectively, and the tendency towards a decline showed statistical significance during the period from 2013 through 2016 [annual percent change (APC) = -34.41%, 95% CI: (-40.36%, -20.01%), P < 0.01]. The prevalence of S. japonicum human infections appeared an average annual reduction of 51.91% in Wuhan City from 2005 to 2023 [AAPC = -51.91%, 95% CI: (-58.12%, -44.25%), P < 0.01], with two joinpoints in 2014 and 2017, respectively, and the tendency towards a decline showed statistical significance during the period from 2014 through 2017 [APC = -98.17%, 95% CI: (-99.17%, -90.87%), P < 0.01]. The prevalence of S. japonicum infections in bovines appeared an average annual reduction of 53.12% in Wuhan City from 2005 to 2023 [AAPC = -53.12%, 95% CI: (-59.65%, -42.44%), P < 0.01], with two joinpoints in 2011 and 2014, respectively, and the tendency towards a decline showed statistical significance during the period from 2014 through 2017 [APC = -98.63%, 95% CI: (-99.44%, -90.93%), P < 0.01]. The areas of S. japonicum-infected snail habitats appeared an average annual reduction of 47.09% in Wuhan City from 2005 to 2023 [AAPC = -47.09%, 95% CI: (-52.92%, -38.26%), P < 0.01], with two joinpoints in 2011 and 2014, respectively, and the tendency towards a decline showed statistical significance during the period from 2011 through 2014 [APC = -97.27%, 95% CI: (-98.65%, -88.06%), P < 0.01]. The areas of snail habitats in inner embankments appeared an average annual reduction of 4.45% in Wuhan City from 2005 to 2023 [AAPC = -4.45%, 95% CI: (-5.18%, -3.82%), P < 0.01], with three joinpoints in 2011, 2015 and 2018, respectively, and statistical significance was seen in the tendency towards a decline during the period from 2005 through 2011 [APC = -16.38%, 95% CI: (-20.15%, -14.25%), P < 0.01]. In addition, the actual areas of snail habitats appeared an average annual reduction of 2.65% in Wuhan City from 2005 to 2023 [AAPC = -2.65%, 95% CI: (-2.89%, -2.40%), P < 0.01], with a joinpoint in 2013, and the tendency towards a decline showed statistical significance during the period from 2013 through 2023 [APC = -4.06%, 95% CI: (-4.66%, -3.58%), P < 0.01]. Conclusions The integrated schistosomiasis control programme achieved significant effectiveness in Wuhan City from 2005 to 2023, with a tendency towards a decline in morbidity due to schistosomiasis in humans and livestock and snail status. The integrated schistosomiasis control strategy with emphasis on management of the source of S. japonicum infections should continue to be implemented to consolidate the schistosomiasis control achievements and achieve the goal of schistosomiasis elimination in the city.
3.The value of sequential organ failure assessment and its dynamic changes in predicting mortality in hematology intensive care unit
Jiajing WANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Bin ZHANG ; Yuncong CAO ; Yilin GUO ; Peiran YU ; Xiaoqing ZHANG ; Xiaojuan ZHANG ; Yijun SONG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(1):31-38
Objective:To investigate the value of Sequential Organ Failure (SOFA) score and its dynamics (ΔSOFA) in predicting mortality in hematology care unit (HCU) .Methods:A retrospective clinical study was conducted on 79 critically ill hematologic patients admitted to the Center for Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, between May and June 2024. SOFA scores and ΔSOFA were calculated within 2 days before and after HCU admission. The predictive value of SOFA and ΔSOFA in mortality was assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.Results:Among the 79 patients, the HCU mortality rate was 54.4%. The SOFA scores on days 1–3 (D1, D2, and D3) and ΔSOFA on day 1 (ΔD_1) of all patients, leukemia patients and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) patients were significantly higher in the death group compared with the non-death group (all P<0.05). ROC curve analysis revealed that the D_1, D_2, D_3 scores, and ΔD_1 significantly predicted mortality ( P<0.001), with areas under the curve (AUCs) of 0.786, 0.866, 0.901, and 0.843, respectively. The sensitivity values were 74.36%, 57.89%, 62.85%, and 86.84%, while specificity values were 70%, 100%, 100%, and 67.65%, respectively. In the HSCT group, the D_-1, D_1, D_2, D_ 3, scores and ΔD_1 were predictive of HCU mortality, with AUCs of 0.833, 0.794, 0.871, 0.846, and 0.795, respectively. Sensitivity values for these scores were 100%, 85.71%, 71.43%, 57.14%, and 57.14%, while specificity values were 73.33%, 70.59%, 91.33%, 100%, and 100%, respectively. In the leukemia group, the D_1, D_2, D_3 scores, and ΔD_1 were predictive of HCU mortality, with AUCs of 0.760, 0.829, 0.846, and 0.756, respectively. Sensitivity values were 71.43%, 78.57%, 53.85%, and 71.43%, while specificity values were 76.19%, 78.95%, 100%, and 63.16%, respectively. For all patients, the D_3 score exhibited the highest specificity, while the ΔD_1 demonstrated the highest sensitivity. For patients in both the HSCT and leukemia groups, the sensitivity and specificity values of the D_1 and D_3 scores exceeded those of the ΔD_1. Conclusion:For patients with hematologic critical illness, including leukemia and those undergoing HSCT hospitalized in the HCU, D_1, D_2, D_ 3 scores and ΔD_1 are significantly associated with HCU mortality.
4.Cognitive function and its influencing factors in patients with psoriasis
Wenya DENG ; Yi ZHANG ; Yi JIANG ; Yangfeng DING ; Jiajing LU ; Guojiang ZHOU
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(3):639-645
Objective To evaluate cognitive function and its influencing factors in psoriasis patients.Methods A total of 129 patients with psoriasis who were admitted to the Psoriasis Diagnosis and Treatment Center of the Dermatology Department of the hospital from August 2022 to August 2023 were selected as the study objects.General data questionnaire and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment-Basic Scale(MoCA-B)were used to investigate cognitive function,and the status quo of cognitive function and influencing factors of psori-asis patients were analyzed.Results The subjects had a total cognitive function score of 12 to 30.There were 90 cases(69.77%)with normal cognitive function and 39 cases(30.23%)with cognitive impairment.Execu-tive function,verbal fluency,computation,abstract thinking,memory,visual perception,naming,attention and MoCA-B scores in patients with cognitive impairment were lower than in patients with normal cognitive func-tion(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that age(OR=1.059),years of education(OR=0.855)and pathogenesis(OR=0.185)were the factors affecting the cognitive function of psoriasis patients(P<0.05).Conclusion Pay attention to the cognitive screening of patients with psoriasis and provide cognitive in-tervention early.
5.Effect of daidzein on mammary gland development in mice during pregnancy
Xinhe HUNAG ; Xiao ZHOU ; Jiajing XU ; Gang WU ; Yuanshu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(2):362-368,378
The aim of this experiment was to investigate the effects of daidzein(DZ)on mammary gland development in mice during pregnancy.A total of 36 pregnant mice were randomly divided into a control group(treated with sterile PBS),a DZ group(DZ working fluid by intraperitoneal injection)and a E2 group(E2 working fluid by intraperitoneal injection),once daily,for 7 days.Af-ter normal delivery of pregnant mice,6 mice were selected from each group on the 1st and 10th day of the lactation period,then executed after blood sampling,and all mammary gland tissue were taken for the following experiments:1)mammary gland tissue was weighted and the mammary gland index was calculated;preparation of mammary gland tissue sections,HE staining;2)ELISA of estradiol,prolactin and insulin-like growth factor concentrations in serum;3)Western blot and RT-qPCR were used to analyze the expression of cell cyclin proteins and ER-a,ER-β proteins and genes in mammary gland tissues.The results showed that:compared with control group,DZ signif-icantly increased the area ratio of acinar in the mammary gland of mice(P<0.05),decreased the area ratio of adipose tissue and increased proliferative expansion of adenohypophysis;DZ highly significantly increased serum PRL levels(P<0.01)and serum IGF-1 content,reduced serum E2 levels;DZ significantly up-regulated the expression of CyclinD1,CyclinD3,PCNA and ER-β pro-teins(P<0.05),and the mRNA level of ER-β gene was significantly up-regulate(P<0.01).In conclusion,DZ can promote cell proliferation and division by increasing the expression of cell cycle proteins and proliferation proteins,promotes the proliferation of mammary gland follicles and in-creases mammary gland weight during pregnancy in mice,and at the same time increase the serum levels of IGF-1 and PRL in the female rats,which jointly promote the development of the mamma-ry glands during lactation.
6.Effect of daidzein on mammary gland development in mice during pregnancy
Xinhe HUNAG ; Xiao ZHOU ; Jiajing XU ; Gang WU ; Yuanshu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(2):362-368,378
The aim of this experiment was to investigate the effects of daidzein(DZ)on mammary gland development in mice during pregnancy.A total of 36 pregnant mice were randomly divided into a control group(treated with sterile PBS),a DZ group(DZ working fluid by intraperitoneal injection)and a E2 group(E2 working fluid by intraperitoneal injection),once daily,for 7 days.Af-ter normal delivery of pregnant mice,6 mice were selected from each group on the 1st and 10th day of the lactation period,then executed after blood sampling,and all mammary gland tissue were taken for the following experiments:1)mammary gland tissue was weighted and the mammary gland index was calculated;preparation of mammary gland tissue sections,HE staining;2)ELISA of estradiol,prolactin and insulin-like growth factor concentrations in serum;3)Western blot and RT-qPCR were used to analyze the expression of cell cyclin proteins and ER-a,ER-β proteins and genes in mammary gland tissues.The results showed that:compared with control group,DZ signif-icantly increased the area ratio of acinar in the mammary gland of mice(P<0.05),decreased the area ratio of adipose tissue and increased proliferative expansion of adenohypophysis;DZ highly significantly increased serum PRL levels(P<0.01)and serum IGF-1 content,reduced serum E2 levels;DZ significantly up-regulated the expression of CyclinD1,CyclinD3,PCNA and ER-β pro-teins(P<0.05),and the mRNA level of ER-β gene was significantly up-regulate(P<0.01).In conclusion,DZ can promote cell proliferation and division by increasing the expression of cell cycle proteins and proliferation proteins,promotes the proliferation of mammary gland follicles and in-creases mammary gland weight during pregnancy in mice,and at the same time increase the serum levels of IGF-1 and PRL in the female rats,which jointly promote the development of the mamma-ry glands during lactation.
7.The value of sequential organ failure assessment and its dynamic changes in predicting mortality in hematology intensive care unit
Jiajing WANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Bin ZHANG ; Yuncong CAO ; Yilin GUO ; Peiran YU ; Xiaoqing ZHANG ; Xiaojuan ZHANG ; Yijun SONG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(1):31-38
Objective:To investigate the value of Sequential Organ Failure (SOFA) score and its dynamics (ΔSOFA) in predicting mortality in hematology care unit (HCU) .Methods:A retrospective clinical study was conducted on 79 critically ill hematologic patients admitted to the Center for Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, between May and June 2024. SOFA scores and ΔSOFA were calculated within 2 days before and after HCU admission. The predictive value of SOFA and ΔSOFA in mortality was assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.Results:Among the 79 patients, the HCU mortality rate was 54.4%. The SOFA scores on days 1–3 (D1, D2, and D3) and ΔSOFA on day 1 (ΔD_1) of all patients, leukemia patients and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) patients were significantly higher in the death group compared with the non-death group (all P<0.05). ROC curve analysis revealed that the D_1, D_2, D_3 scores, and ΔD_1 significantly predicted mortality ( P<0.001), with areas under the curve (AUCs) of 0.786, 0.866, 0.901, and 0.843, respectively. The sensitivity values were 74.36%, 57.89%, 62.85%, and 86.84%, while specificity values were 70%, 100%, 100%, and 67.65%, respectively. In the HSCT group, the D_-1, D_1, D_2, D_ 3, scores and ΔD_1 were predictive of HCU mortality, with AUCs of 0.833, 0.794, 0.871, 0.846, and 0.795, respectively. Sensitivity values for these scores were 100%, 85.71%, 71.43%, 57.14%, and 57.14%, while specificity values were 73.33%, 70.59%, 91.33%, 100%, and 100%, respectively. In the leukemia group, the D_1, D_2, D_3 scores, and ΔD_1 were predictive of HCU mortality, with AUCs of 0.760, 0.829, 0.846, and 0.756, respectively. Sensitivity values were 71.43%, 78.57%, 53.85%, and 71.43%, while specificity values were 76.19%, 78.95%, 100%, and 63.16%, respectively. For all patients, the D_3 score exhibited the highest specificity, while the ΔD_1 demonstrated the highest sensitivity. For patients in both the HSCT and leukemia groups, the sensitivity and specificity values of the D_1 and D_3 scores exceeded those of the ΔD_1. Conclusion:For patients with hematologic critical illness, including leukemia and those undergoing HSCT hospitalized in the HCU, D_1, D_2, D_ 3 scores and ΔD_1 are significantly associated with HCU mortality.
8.A third dose of inactivated vaccine augments the potency, breadth, and duration of anamnestic responses against SARS-CoV-2.
Zijing JIA ; Kang WANG ; Minxiang XIE ; Jiajing WU ; Yaling HU ; Yunjiao ZHOU ; Ayijiang YISIMAYI ; Wangjun FU ; Lei WANG ; Pan LIU ; Kaiyue FAN ; Ruihong CHEN ; Lin WANG ; Jing LI ; Yao WANG ; Xiaoqin GE ; Qianqian ZHANG ; Jianbo WU ; Nan WANG ; Wei WU ; Yidan GAO ; Jingyun MIAO ; Yinan JIANG ; Lili QIN ; Ling ZHU ; Weijin HUANG ; Yanjun ZHANG ; Huan ZHANG ; Baisheng LI ; Qiang GAO ; Xiaoliang Sunney XIE ; Youchun WANG ; Yunlong CAO ; Qiao WANG ; Xiangxi WANG
Protein & Cell 2024;15(12):930-937
9.Usage and management of central venous vascular access in hematology departments of 48 hospitals
Miaomiao YANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Jiajing ZHEN ; Mengchuan WANG ; Yuwen CHEN ; Li XU ; Wenjun XIE ; Huimin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(11):1310-1318
Objective To investigate the status of application of the central venous access in the departments of hematology to develop targeted administrative strategies and provide evidence for management.Methods A self-de-signed questionnaire was applied and convenience sampling was adopted in 93 hematology departments from 48 hospitals in 19 provinces(autonomous regions,municipalities).Results A total of 91 valid questionnaires were col-lected,with a valid questionnaire response rate of 97.85%.Among the 91 hematology departments,91(100%),73(80.22%),and 68(74.73%)carried out PICC,central venous catheter,and totally implantable access port catheteriza-tion,respectively.In the evaluation of blood test indicators before central venous access,the items with a higher e-valuation proportion were platelet count(100%)and D-dimer concentration(87.91%),while the evaluation proportion of other items was<85%.When PICC catheterization,97.80%of hematology departments prefer basilic vein;83.52%of hematology departments used zone insertion method;95.60%of hematology departments had a skin disinfection range of ≥20 cm;98.90%of hematology departments had catheterization under ultrasound guidance;67.03%and 96.70%of hematology departments used the intracardiac electrocardiogram method or ultrasound assisted localiza-tion,postoperative X-ray localization;12.09%and 53.85%of hematology departments carried out tunnel catheteriza-tion and blunt separation expansion techniques,respectively.In terms of maintenance of central venous access de-vices,82.42%of hematology departments used disposable specialized maintenance kits;61.54%of hematology de-partments used transparent patches to fix PICC;45.21%of hematology departments used suture to fix central venous catheters;24.18%of hematology departments used cotton swabs to disinfect infusion joints;60.44%of hematology departments did not use disposable infusion joint disinfection cap;74.73%of hematology departments used gauze compression to prevent puncture site bleeding;only 6.59%hematology departments used antibacterial dressings con-taining chlorhexidine to prevent puncture site infections.In terms of quality management of central venous access devices,94.51%and 86.81%of hematology departments regularly conducted quality inspections of central venous access,and collected,calculated and analyzed relevant data.50.55%of hematology departments conducted complica-tion risk assessments,and 10.99%of hematology departments had established information management systems for venous therapy.Conclusion The implementation rate of PICC catheterization in the hematology department was relatively high,and the insertion operation basically meets the standard requirements.The evaluation before central venous access catheterization was relatively completed,and the maintenance and management are relatively stan-dardized.However,the evaluation of blood test indicators before the placement of central venous access urgently needs to be standardized and unified.When PICC catheterization,attention should be paid to the application of new technologies,and the information management of venous therapy needs to be improved.
10.Design of a nanozyme-based magnetic nanoplatform to enhance photodynamic therapy and immunotherapy
Bai CHEN ; Liu JIAJING ; Bai LUYAO ; Yao DAPENG ; Li XIAOFENG ; Zhang HAORAN ; Guo DONG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2024;14(9):1320-1329
The tumor microenvironment,particularly the hypoxic property and glutathione(GSH)overexpression,substantially inhibits the efficacy of cancer therapy.In this article,we present the design of a magnetic nanoplatform(MNPT)comprised of a photosensitizer(Ce6)and an iron oxide(Fe3O4)/manganese oxide(MnO2)composite nanozyme.Reactive oxygen species(ROS),such as singlet oxygen(1O2)radicals produced by light irradiation and hydroxyl radicals(·OH)produced by catalysis,are therapeutic species.These therapeutic substances stimulate cell apoptosis by increasing oxidative stress.This apoptosis then triggers the immunological response,which combines photodynamic therapy and T-cell-mediated immunotherapy to treat cancer.Furthermore,MNPT can be utilized as a contrast agent in magnetic resonance and fluorescence dual-modality imaging to give real-time tracking and feedback on treatment.

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