1.Effectiveness Evaluation of Exhalation-Inhalation Exercise on Early Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Jiaojiao WANG ; Lin HAN ; Pengcheng ZHOU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(4):432-438
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of exhalation-inhalation exercise on early pulmonary rehabi-litation for patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). MethodsA total of 120 participants with AECOPD were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, with 60 participants in each group. The control group treated with conventional western medicine, while the treatment group received exhalation-inhalation exercise training on the basis of conventional western medicine treatment, with 30 minutes per session and 5 sessions per week. The course of treatment for both groups was 12 weeks. The primary outcome was the 6-minute walking distance (6MWD). The secondary outcomes included pulmonary function indexes including forced expiratory volume in one second/forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC), percentage of predicted forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1%) and percentage of predicted forced vital capacity (FVC%), St.George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) score, modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale score, COPD assessment test (CAT) score, hospital anxiety and depression scale-anxiety subscale [HADS(A)] score, and hospital anxiety and depression scale-depression subscale [HADS(D)] score. Meanwhile, safety of all participants was recorded and assessed. ResultsDuring the treatment, 12 participants dropped out from both the treatment group and the control group, with 48 participants in each group finally included in the analysis. The 6MWD of both groups after treatment was higher than that before treatment, and the 6MWD of the treatment group was higher than that of the control group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). After treatment, the SGRQ score, mMRC score and CAT score of the treatment group were lower than those before treatment, while FEV1%, FVC% and FEV1/FVC were higher than those before treatment (P<0.05). Moreover, after treatment, the FEV1/FVC of the treatment group was higher than that of the control group, while the SGRQ score, mMRC score and CAT score were lower than those of the control group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). There was no statistically significant difference in pulmonary function indexes, SGRQ score, mMRC score and CAT score after treatment in the control group (P>0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed in HADS(A) score and HADS(D) score after treatment within and between groups (P>0.05). The incidence of adverse reactions in the treatment group was 6.25% (3/48), and 0 in the control group, with no statistically significant difference between groups (P>0.05). ConclusionExhalation-inhalation exercise for patients with AECOPD in early pulmonary rehabilitation can improve patients' exercise tole-rance, quality of life, clinical symptoms and pulmonary function, with good safety.
2.Risk prediction models for hospital readmission in patients with schizophrenia: a systematic review
Junjie YE ; Sirui HUANG ; Jiaojiao HE ; Ying WANG ; Yufeng BIAN ; Xinzhuo ZHAO
Sichuan Mental Health 2026;39(1):89-96
BackgroundIndividuals with schizophrenia are prone to higher rates of hospital readmission, presenting significant clinical challenges and imposing considerable social burdens within the mental health domain. In recent years, various risk prediction models have been developed to forecast readmission in patients with schizophrenia and support clinical decision-making, but their predictive performance and clinical applicability require comprehensive evaluation. ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the risk prediction models for readmission in patients with schizophrenia, so as to provide insights for the development of high-performance and highly applicable readmission risk prediction models for patients with schizophrenia. MethodsOn July 5, 2025, a systematic literature search was conducted across multiple electronic databases, including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, CNKI, China Biomedical Literature Database, Wanfang Database, and VIP Database, to identify risk prediction models for readmission in patients with schizophrenia. The search period was from the establishment of the databases to July 1, 2025. Two researchers independently performed literature screening, data extraction, risk of bias assessment, and applicability assessment. ResultsA total of 9 studies were included in this review, encompassing 18 risk prediction models for readmission in patients with schizophrenia. Among them, 4 models reported the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC), ranging from 0.734 to 0.820, 16 models provided AUC values of 0.642–0.879 for internal validation, and 1 model demonstrated an AUC of 0.841 for external validation. Key predictors included disease duration and the concomitant therapy of antipsychotic medications. The risk of bias was assessed as "high" in all included studies. ConclusionThe development of risk prediction models for readmission in patients with schizophrenia remains in an exploratory stage. Although the model exhibits favorable predictive performance, it is associated with a high risk of bias and insufficient performance evaluation.
3.Research progress on the relationship between brown adipose tissue and weight loss therapy
Jiaojiao LIU ; Zhitian ZHANG ; Yin CHEN ; Xijia HE ; Hongmei YAN ; Ruwen WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2026;33(1):113-120
In recent years, the rising prevalence of obesity and its associated metabolic syndromes has emerged as a critical global public health concern. Sustained weight loss exceeding 10% of total body weight has been shown to ameliorate obesity-related comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hepatic steatosis. Recently, the potential of brown adipose tissue (BAT) to improve metabolism has garnered significant attention. However, evidence regarding weight loss therapies that promote BAT activation remains limited in preclinical models and is even scarcer in clinical studies, partly due to the paucity of appropriate BAT assessment techniques. This review aims to explore the potential impact of various weight loss therapies on BAT, with the goal of providing novel insights and strategies for the treatment of obesity.
4.Effect of Puerarin Regulating the P2X7/NLRP3 Pathway on the Activity of Mast Cells in Mice with Allergic Rhinitis
Jiaojiao WANG ; Jingkai CHENG ; Juan WANG
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(9):1105-1114
[Objective]To investigate the effects of puerarin regulation of purinergic receptor P2X ligand-gated ion channel 7(P2X7)/nucleotide-binding oligomeric domain receptor protein 3(NLRP3)pathway on mast cell activity in mice with allergic rhinitis(AR).[Methods]BALB/c mice were randomly divided into normal group,AR group,puerarin low-dose group,puerarin high-dose group,dexamethasone group,puerarin high-dose+P2X7 activator adenosine triphosphate(ATP)group,with 12 mice in each group.Except for normal group and the AR mouse models in the other groups received intraperitoneal ovalbumin-alum sensitization followed by intranasal ovalbumin challenge to induce AR.After successful modeling,the puerarin low-and high-dose groups were intragastrically administered with puerarin at 12.5 mg·kg-1 and 50 mg·kg-1 respectively;the dexamethasone group was intragastrically administered with dexamethasone at 1 mg·kg-1;the puerarin high-dose+ATP group was intragastrically administered with puerarin at 50 mg·kg-1,and simultaneously injected with ATP(7.5×10-3 mmol per mouse)via the tail vein;the normal group and the AR group were given equal amounts of 0.9%sodium chloride solution via both intragastric administration and tail vein injection.The treatment was performed once a day for 14 consecutive days.AR score,serum immunoglobulin E(IgE),leukotriene,histamine,tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-18(IL-18)and IL-1β levels were detected.Hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining was used to detect nasal mucosa pathological Change.The number of mast cells,the number of degranulated mast cells and the degranulated rate were detected by toluidine blue staining.The mean optical density of Tryptase expression in nasal mucosa was detected by immunohistochemical staining.The expressions of P2X7,NLRP3,cleaved-Caspase-1 proteins in nasal mucosa were measured by Western blot.[Results]Compared with normal group,the nasal mucosal epithelium in AR group was significantly thickened,accompanied with a large number of inflammatory cell infiltration and significant mucosal interstitial edema.The levels of AR score,serum IgE,leukotriene,histamine and TNF-α,IL-18,IL-1β were raised(P<0.05).What's more,the number of mast cells and the number of degranulated mast cells were increased,with a corresponding rise in the degranulation rate(P<0.05).The mean optical density of Tryptase expression,as well as the expressions of P2X7,NLRP3 and cleaved-Caspase-1 in nasal mucosa were all amplified(P<0.05).Compared with AR group,the pathological injury of nasal mucosa in puerarin low-dose group,puerarin high-dose group and dexamethasone group was reduced.The levels of AR score,serum IgE,leukotriene,histamine,TNF-α,IL-18 and IL-1β were decreased.Additionally,the number of mast cells and the number of degranulated mast cells were reduced,with a corresponding decrease in the degranulation rate.The mean optical density of Tryptase expression,as well as the expressions of P2X7,NLRP3 and cleaved-Caspase-1 in nasal mucosa were also diminished(P<0.05).Compared with the puerarin high-dose group,the puerarin high-dose+ATP group showed more severe pathological damage to nasal mucosal tissues.The AR score,serum levels of IgE,leukotrienes,histamine,TNF-α,IL-18 and IL-1β were increased.Meanwhile,the number of mast cells and degranulated mast cells,the degranulation rate were significantly added,and the mean optical density of Tryptase expression,and the expressions of P2X7,NLRP3 and cleaved-Caspase-1 in nasal mucosa tissues were all amplified(P<0.05).[Conclusion]Puerarin may reduce the activity of mast cells in AR model mice by inhibiting the P2X7/NLRP3 pathway.
5.Analysis of Differences in Secondary Metabolites Between Dendrobium nobile Bionic Wild Cultivated on Epiphytic Stones and Trees Based on Widely Targeted Metabolomics
Yifan SHI ; Changqing ZHOU ; Jiaojiao WANG ; Lin CHEN ; Hongping CHEN ; Fu WANG ; Yuan HU ; Youping LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):218-224
ObjectiveTo explore the differences in the accumulation of secondary metabolites of Dendrobium nobile cultivated on epiphytic stones and trees, so as to elucidate the scientific connotation of "only those that grow on stones has superior quality", and provide a direction for the cultivation and quality evaluation of D. nobile. MethodsUltra-performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole/linear ion trap mass spectrometry(UPLC-QTRAP-MS/MS)-based widely targeted metabolomics was used to detect the metabolites of D. nobile cultivated on epiphytic stones and trees. And the combination of principal component analysis(PCA), hierarchical cluster analysis(HCA), and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA) was performed for multivariate statistical analysis of metabolites. Differential metabolites were screened by variable importance in the projection(VIP) value≥1 and log2fold change(FC)≥1 or ≤-1, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) enrichment analysis was conducted. ResultsA total of 1 267 metabolites were identified in the stems of D. nobile from the two cultivation modes, dominated by flavonoids(292), phenolic acids(284), and alkaloids(189). Through OPLS-DA screening, 473 differential metabolites were obtained. Compared to epiphytic tree-cultivated D. nobile, epiphytic stone-cultivated D. nobile exhibited upregulation of flavonoids, phenolic acids, alkaloids, lignans and coumarins, while quinones and terpenoids were down-regulated. The differential metabolites mainly included flavonoid glycosides and alkaloids, and these differential metabolites significantly contributed to characterizing the two cultivation patterns. KEGG enrichment analysis revealed significant enrichment in pathways of flavone and flavonol biosynthesis, flavonoid biosynthesis, tyrosine metabolism, and phenylalanine metabolism in epiphytic stone-cultivated D. nobile. ConclusionEpiphytic stone cultivation is beneficial for the accumulation of phenolic acids, flavonoids, and alkaloids in D. nobile, indicating that the "only those that grow on stones has superior quality" documented in the materia medica has certain scientific basis, and the findings also provide a reference for quality evaluation and discrimination research between epiphytic stone and tree cultivated D. nobile.
6.Analysis of peripheral blood monocyte subsets in chronic myelomonocytic leukemia: a single-center study
Lin WANG ; Minming LI ; Jiaojiao BAI ; Chengxin DENG ; Ping WU ; Chengwei LUO ; Peilong LAI ; Jianyu WENG ; Xin DU
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(10):952-957
Objective:To evaluate the clinical value of peripheral blood monocyte subset analysis in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) .Method:We retrospectively enrolled 51 patients newly diagnosed with CMML at Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital between June 1, 2020, and December 31, 2024, according to the WHO 2022 diagnostic criteria. Twenty-three patients with other myeloid neoplasms (excluding CMML) and peripheral monocytosis (absolute count ≥0.5×10 9/L and percentage ≥10%) were included as the control group. All patients underwent bone marrow aspiration for examinations including bone marrow smears, biopsies, cytogenetics, and gene mutation analysis to establish a definitive diagnosis. Concurrently, flow cytometry was used to determine the proportions of peripheral blood monocyte subsets: classical (MO1, CD14 +CD16 -) , intermediate (MO2, CD14 +CD16 +) , and non-classical (MO3, CD14 lowCD16 +) . Differences between the groups were compared, and diagnostic efficacy was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Result:Among the 51 CMML patients, the proportion of the peripheral blood MO1 subset was significantly higher than that in patients with other myeloid neoplasms ( P=0.027) , whereas there were no significant differences in the MO2 and MO3 subsets (all P>0.05) . Further analysis revealed that 43 (84.31%) of the CMML patients met the WHO diagnostic threshold for the MO1 subset (≥94%) , while the remaining 8 patients did not; 46 patients (90.20%) had MO3 subset proportions below the threshold proposed by Hudson (≤1.13%) , while the remaining 5 patients were above this threshold. In-depth analysis showed that among the 8 patients who did not meet the WHO criteria, 7 were experiencing inflammation. Similarly, all 5 patients who did not meet the Hudson criteria were in an inflammatory state. Subsequent ROC curve analysis of this cohort identified a cut-off value for the MO1 subset of 97.55% [Area Under the Curve (AUC) =0.661, P=0.027], which aligns with the WHO criteria. Conclusion:Peripheral blood monocyte subset analysis, particularly MO1 subset analysis, can effectively assist in CMML diagnosis, but exclusion of inflammatory conditions is required.
7.Mechanism of Buyang Huanwutang in Inhibiting Ferroptosis and Enhancing Neurological Function Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury via GPX4-ACSL4 Axis
Luchun XU ; Guozheng JIANG ; Yukun MA ; Jiawei SONG ; Yushan GAO ; Guanlong WANG ; Jiaojiao FAN ; Yongdong YANG ; Xing YU ; Xiangsheng TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(5):20-30
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism by which Buyang Huanwutang regulates the glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4)-acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4 (ACSL4) axis to inhibit ferroptosis and promote neurological functional recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI). MethodsNinety rats were randomly divided into five groups: sham operation group, model group, low-dose Buyang Huanwutang group (12.5 g·kg-1), high-dose Buyang Huanwutang group (25 g·kg-1), and Buyang Huanwutang + inhibitor group (25 g·kg-1 + 5 g·kg-1 RSL3). The SCI model was established by using the allen method. Tissue was collected on the 7th and 28th days after operation. Motor function was assessed by using the Basso-Beattie-Bresnahan (BBB) scale. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE), Nissl, and Luxol fast blue (LFB) staining were performed to observe spinal cord histopathology. Transmission electron microscopy was used to examine mitochondrial ultrastructure. Immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the number of NeuN-positive cells and the fluorescence intensity of myelin basic protein (MBP), GPX4, and ACSL4. Real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to analyze the mRNA expression of GPX4 and ACSL4. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to measure the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Colorimetric assays were used to determine the iron content in spinal cord tissue. ResultsCompared to the sham operation group, the model group exhibited significantly reduced BBB scores (P<0.01), severe pathological damage in spinal cord tissue, and marked mitochondrial ultrastructural disruption. In addition, the model group showed a decrease in the number of NeuN-positive cells (P<0.01), reduced fluorescence intensity of MBP and GPX4 (P<0.01), lower levels of GSH and SOD (P<0.01), and downregulated mRNA expression of GPX4 (P<0.01). Moreover, compared to the sham operation group, the model group had elevated levels of ROS, MDA, and tissue iron content (P<0.01), along with increased fluorescence intensity and mRNA expression of ACSL4 (P<0.01). Compared with the model group and Buyang Huanwutang + inhibitor group, the Buyang Huanwutang group showed significantly improved BBB scores (P<0.05, P<0.01) and exhibited less severe spinal cord tissue damage, reduced edema and inflammatory cell infiltration, increased neuronal survival, and more intact myelin structures. Additionally, mitochondrial ultrastructure was significantly improved in the Buyang Huanwutang group. Compared to the model group and Buyang Huanwutang + inhibitor group, the Buyang Huanwutang group significantly increased the number of NeuN-positive cells and the fluorescence intensity of MBP (P<0.05, P<0.01). Furthermore, Buyang Huanwutang significantly increased the fluorescence intensity and mRNA expression of GPX4 (P<0.01) and decreased the fluorescence intensity and mRNA expression of ACSL4 (P<0.01) compared to the model group and Buyang Huanwutang + inhibitor group. Finally, the Buyang Huanwutang group significantly decreased ROS, MDA, and tissue iron content (P<0.01) and significantly increased GSH and SOD levels (P<0.01) compared to the model group and Buyang Huanwutang + inhibitor group. ConclusionBuyang Huanwutang inhibits ferroptosis through the GPX4/ACSL4 axis, reduces secondary neuronal and myelin injury and oxidative stress, and ultimately promotes the recovery of neurological function.
8.Correlation among sensory information processing, self-regulation abilities and clinical symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder
Jiaojiao REN ; Jing QI ; Qian ZHANG ; Ruibei BAI ; Hong GAO ; Zhaohui WANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(4):323-327
Objective:To explore the correlation among sensory information processing, self-regulation abilities, and clinical symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Methods:From December 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024, a total of 73 ASD children aged 3-7 years old meeting the inclusion criteria were recruited, and they were divided into mild group ( n=20), moderate group ( n=26), and severe group ( n=27) based on clinical symptoms.The sensory processing and self-regulation checklist (SPSRC) was used to assess sensory processing and self-regulation abilities. Clinical symptoms of ASD were assessed by the social responsiveness scale (SRS), the autism behavior checklist (ABC), and the childhood autism rating scale (CARS). Statistical analysis was conducted by SPSS 25.0 software, including Chi-square test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation analysis. Results:Abnormal rates of sensory processing across the six domains in ASD children were as follows: auditory (31.51%, 23/73), visual (32.88%, 24/73), tactile (32.88%, 24/73), gustatory/olfactory (32.88%, 24/73), vestibular (24.66%, 18/73), and proprioception (27.40%, 20/73).Abnormal rates of self-regulation abilities across the three domains were as follows: physiological state (38.36%, 28/73), emotional regulation (49.32%, 36/73), and adaptability (31.51%, 23/73).The severe group showed higher abnormal rates in SPSRC domains compared to the moderate and mild groups (all P<0.05). Total scores of each SPSRC domain were negatively correlated with total scores of SRS, ABC, and CARS ( r=-0.648--0.236, all P<0.05). Conclusion:The more severe the impairment in sensory processing and self-regulation abilities in ASD children, the more severe their clinical symptoms. Improving sensory processing and self-regulation abilities may contribute to the rehabilitation of children with ASD.
9.Reliability and validity analysis of care giver assessment via observation in general hospital
Weixuan QU ; Yanping DUAN ; Yufei WANG ; Bindong DAI ; Jiaojiao HU ; Wei WANG ; Lili SHI ; Jing WEI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(6):552-557
Objective:To develop and validate the reliability and validity of the care giver assessment via observation (CGAO) in general hospital .Methods:From July 4, 2022 to June 24, 2023, a total of 120 adult inpatients with somatic diseases in Peking Union Medical College Hospital were selected by cluster sampling. All patients completed the CGAO, union physio-psycho-social assessment questionnaire (UPPSAQ-70) and patient health questionnaire-9 item (PHQ-9) assessment simultaneously. Exploratory factor analysis and item response theory analysis were used to explore the structural validity of CGAO by SPSS 26.0 software.The symptoms items and suicide risk assessed by UPPSAQ-70 and PHQ-9 were used as criteria to verify criterion validity.Results:Through exploratory factor analysis, a single-factor model could be constructed. The analysis based on item response theory suggested that it had a good fit with the single-factor stepwise response model ( χ2/ df=1.307, RMSEA=0.051, CFI=0.986, TLI=0.983). The CGAO total score was significantly positively correlated with the total scores of PHQ-9 and UPPSAQ-70 ( r=0.639, 0.518, both P<0.001). The Cronbach's α coefficient of the CGAO full scale was 0.735. Conclusion:CGAO has good reliability and validity in evaluating mental behavior of patients, and is suitable for early recognition of mental behavior abnormalities of inpatients in general hospitals.
10.Effects of HIF-1α on cell function through regulating TRPV channel
Mei SHI ; Yunping TANG ; Jiangwei LIU ; Xianzhong WANG ; Jiaojiao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(8):1784-1791,1800
Cell is the most basic unit of life,and normal metabolism is the key to cell growth and development.Reactive oxygen species(ROS)are important regulators of cell function,and hypoxi-a-inducible factor-1 alpha(HIF-1α)is a ROS receptor,which can activate transient receptor poten-tial vanilloid(TRPV)channel.TRPV is a sensor for temperature,pain,and osmotic pressure.Changes in the environment can induce changes in the activity of TRPV channel,which regulates various physiological and pathological processes of cells through its downstream signaling path-ways.Low temperature plasma can regulate cellular TRPV channel activity through HIF-1α.This article mainly reviews the effect of HIF-1α on cell function through TRPV channel,which has ref-erence significance for future research on various diseases related to TRPV channel and their pre-vention and treatment,as well as provides a new idea for using low temperature plasma technology to treat diseases through regulating TRPV channel.

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