1.Mechanism of ductular reaction and related treatment strategies
Jiayan SHAN ; Huaqian XU ; Chengzhi BAI ; Liang ZHANG ; Chao DU ; Yong ZHANG ; Shanhong TANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(3):733-738
Ductular reaction (DR) refers to the adaptive pathological changes that occur after hepatobiliary injury, and it is essentially a repair response involving the proliferation, fibrosis, and inflammation of biliary epithelial cell (BEC). With the understanding of the biological function of BEC, the potential value of DR in disease prognosis and treatment has gradually become a research hotspot. This article systematically reviews the molecular mechanism of DR, its potential as a therapeutic target, and future development directions, as well as novel therapies suggested by targeting these molecular mechanisms, in order to provide a new direction for overcoming current bottlenecks in the treatment of bile duct diseases.
2.Purification effect of air aerosols in digestive endoscope cleaning and disinfection room under different ventilation and disinfection modes
Sijin YAN ; Yan SONG ; Feng LU ; Shiwen HUANG ; Jiayan DING ; Mei HUANG ; Xiaofang FU ; Lina ZHAO ; Yan ZHANG ; Haiqun BAN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(13):2040-2044
OBJECTIVE To investigate the changes of air aerosols in the digestive endoscope cleaning and disinfec-tion room under real working conditions and observe the purification effects of aerosols under different ventilation and disinfection modes.METHODS Under the real working conditions(with both the air conditioner and recircu-lating air disinfection machine under the working mode),the air samples were collected every 1 hour from 8:00 to 16:00 from the digestive endoscope cleaning and disinfection room of Ren Ji Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong U-niversity School of Medicine from May 2023 to Oct.2023;the contents of particulate matters(PM)and microor-ganisms in the air were detected.At the busiest moment of the cleaning and disinfection room,the air was respec-tively sampled from the cleaning and disinfection room with the working condition modes of air condition systems,recirculating air disinfection machine or natural ventilation before the starting of systems and after the work for 0.5 hour,1 hour and 2 hours.The contents of PMs and microorganisms were detected.RESULTS The PM0.5 con-centrations during various time periods met the Grade 9 ISO clean room standard(≤35,200 particles/L)under the real working conditions,and the content of airborne viable particles also conformed to the Class Ⅲ environmental requirements(≤500 CFU/m3).All of the three ventilation and disinfection methods showed certain effects on purification of the con-tents of PM0.5 and microorganisms after the ventilation for 2 hours,the contents of PMs and microorganisms of the air disinfection machine group decreased most remarkably,followed by the air conditioner group,the natural ventilation group the least.There were no significant differences in the PM concentration and the content of microorganisms among the three groups at the time points;there were only significant differences in the PM concentration and the content of mi-croorganisms of the air disinfection machine group after the ventilation for 2 hours,0.5 hour and 1 hour(P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS Both the air conditioning systems and recirculating air disinfection machine under the working con-dition mode have certain effect on purification of the contents of PM and microorganisms,and the specific effect need to be further studied.The implementation of multicenter dynamic surveillance with the help of intelli-gent techniques may provide reference for the optimization of ventilation and disinfection strategies.
3.Purification effect of air aerosols in digestive endoscope cleaning and disinfection room under different ventilation and disinfection modes
Sijin YAN ; Yan SONG ; Feng LU ; Shiwen HUANG ; Jiayan DING ; Mei HUANG ; Xiaofang FU ; Lina ZHAO ; Yan ZHANG ; Haiqun BAN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(13):2040-2044
OBJECTIVE To investigate the changes of air aerosols in the digestive endoscope cleaning and disinfec-tion room under real working conditions and observe the purification effects of aerosols under different ventilation and disinfection modes.METHODS Under the real working conditions(with both the air conditioner and recircu-lating air disinfection machine under the working mode),the air samples were collected every 1 hour from 8:00 to 16:00 from the digestive endoscope cleaning and disinfection room of Ren Ji Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong U-niversity School of Medicine from May 2023 to Oct.2023;the contents of particulate matters(PM)and microor-ganisms in the air were detected.At the busiest moment of the cleaning and disinfection room,the air was respec-tively sampled from the cleaning and disinfection room with the working condition modes of air condition systems,recirculating air disinfection machine or natural ventilation before the starting of systems and after the work for 0.5 hour,1 hour and 2 hours.The contents of PMs and microorganisms were detected.RESULTS The PM0.5 con-centrations during various time periods met the Grade 9 ISO clean room standard(≤35,200 particles/L)under the real working conditions,and the content of airborne viable particles also conformed to the Class Ⅲ environmental requirements(≤500 CFU/m3).All of the three ventilation and disinfection methods showed certain effects on purification of the con-tents of PM0.5 and microorganisms after the ventilation for 2 hours,the contents of PMs and microorganisms of the air disinfection machine group decreased most remarkably,followed by the air conditioner group,the natural ventilation group the least.There were no significant differences in the PM concentration and the content of microorganisms among the three groups at the time points;there were only significant differences in the PM concentration and the content of mi-croorganisms of the air disinfection machine group after the ventilation for 2 hours,0.5 hour and 1 hour(P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS Both the air conditioning systems and recirculating air disinfection machine under the working con-dition mode have certain effect on purification of the contents of PM and microorganisms,and the specific effect need to be further studied.The implementation of multicenter dynamic surveillance with the help of intelli-gent techniques may provide reference for the optimization of ventilation and disinfection strategies.
4.Progress and challenges of poly (L-lactic acid) membrane in preventing tendon adhesion.
Jiayu ZHANG ; Xiaobei HU ; Jiayan SHEN ; Yuanji HUANG ; Shen LIU
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(9):1212-1218
OBJECTIVE:
To review the research progress and challenges of poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA) membrane in preventing tendon adhesion.
METHODS:
The relevant literature at home and abroad in recent years was extensively searched, covering the mechanism of tendon adhesion formation, the adaptation challenge and balancing strategy of PLLA, the physicochemical modification of PLLA anti-adhesion membrane and its application in tendon anti-adhesion. In this paper, the research progress and modification strategies of PLLA membranes were systematically reviewed from the three dimensions of tissue adaptation, mechanical adaptation, and degradation adaptation.
RESULTS:
The three-dimensional adaptation of PLLA membrane is optimized by combining materials (such as hydroxyapatite, polycaprolactone), structural design (multilayer/gradient membrane), and drug loading (anti-inflammatory drug). The balance between anti-adhesion and pro-healing is achieved, the mechanical adaptation significantly improve, and degradation is achieved (targeting the degradation cycle to 2-4 weeks to cover the tendon repair period).
CONCLUSION
In the future, it is necessary to identify the optimal balance point of three-dimensional fitness, unify the evaluation criteria and solve the degradation side effects through the co-design of physicochemical modification and drug loading system to break through the bottleneck of clinical translation.
Tissue Adhesions/prevention & control*
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Polyesters/chemistry*
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Humans
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Biocompatible Materials/chemistry*
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Tendons/surgery*
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Membranes, Artificial
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Tendon Injuries/surgery*
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Wound Healing
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Animals
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Durapatite/chemistry*
5.Clinical characteristics and genetic analysis of patients with Cornelia de Lange syndrome:A report of 2 cases and literature review
Meijiao CAI ; Jiayan CHEN ; Xiaomin MA ; Yanru HUANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Yunsheng GE
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2025;51(2):501-507
Cornelia de Lange syndrome is a rare congenital malformation disease,and its typical features include growth restriction,mental retardation,craniofacial abnormality and hirsutism.This study reported 2 cases of CdLS patients,summarized their clinical manifestations and gene mutation characteristics,and the relevant literatures were reviewed.Patient 1,a 5-year-old girl,was admitted to the hospital due to growth retardation.Physical examination revealed hirsutism,monobrow,small and sparse teeth,hemangiomas(approximately 2 cm×2 cm)on the chest and back,delayed language development,and intellectual disability.The height was 98 cm[≤-2 standard deviation(SD)],the weight was 15 kg(-2SD--1SD),the head circumference was 46 cm(-3SD--2SD).Brain magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)plain scan showed slightly enlarged left lateral ventricle and bilateral lateral ventricle triangles,slightly thickened bilateral maxillary sinus and ethmoid sinus mucosa.Echocardiography revealed mild regurgitation of the mitral and tricuspid valves.Patient 2,a 1-month-old girl,was admitted to the hospital due to postpartum shortness of breath.The physical examination highlighted hirsutism,short nose,soft cleft palate,dysphagia,positive three-concave sign,audible throat sound,small hands,palm penetration in the left hand,short fifth finger of the right hand,limited right hip abduction,foot varus,and a white spot at the bottom of the right eye.Ultrasonography at 1 month showed mild regurgitation of the tricuspid valve and an open foramen ovale.Brain MRI at 2 d showed a few patchy low-signal shadows in the longitudinal fissure cistern and tentorium,a small amount of subarachnoid hemorrhage,and a small amount of fluid in the bilateral maxillary sinus,ethmoid sinus,and middle ear mastoid.No obvious structural or numerical abnormalities were observed in the chromosome karyotypes.Whole-exome sequencing detected a heterozygous variation of c.6653_6655del in the NIPBL gene in patient 1 and a heterozygous variation of c.337C>T in the NIPBL gene in patient 2.These variations were not found in their parents.The study revealed that NIPBL gene variation could be the genetic cause of the two patients with CdLS.The identification of the variation c.337C>T may expand the variation spectrum of the NIPBL gene,providing valuable insights into the pathogenic genetic basis of CdLS.
6.Interactive effects of loss of the only child and childhood trauma on brain structure and function
Jiayan YIN ; Yifeng LUO ; Zhihong CAO ; Yuefeng LI ; Jiyuan GE ; Qingyue LAN ; Rongfeng QI ; Luoan WU ; Li ZHANG ; Guangming LU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2025;24(10):1025-1035
Objective:To investigate the interactive effects of loss of the only child and childhood trauma on brain structure, function, and structure-function coupling, and to analyze their association with clinical symptom.Methods:A total of 112 parents who lost their only child and participated in the psychological aid project organized by Local Civil Affairs Department in Sunan aear of Jiangsu Province in China from April 2021 to July 2021 and 36 healthy controls recruited from the community during the same period were selected. Based on childhood trauma questionnaire scores, parents who had lost their only child were divided into those with childhood trauma (group A, n=55) and those without childhood trauma (group B, n=57); similarly, the healthy controls were divided into a group with childhood trauma (group C, n=12) and a group without childhood trauma (group D, n=24). All participants were evaluated by clinical scales such as Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). MRI 3D-T1 structural images and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging data were collected; gray matter volume (GMV) and degree centrality (DC) were calculated by standardized image preprocessing procedure, and ratio of DC to GMV within each voxel was computed to obtain the structure-function coupling map. A two-factor analysis of variance was used to analyze the independent effect and interactive effect of loss of the only child and childhood trauma on GMV, DC, and DC/GMV coupling value. Spearman rank correlation analysis was used to evaluate the associations of above indicators in brain regions with significant difference in independent effect and interactive effect with clinical scale scores. Results:(1) Compared with the participants without childhood trauma (group B+group D), the participants with childhood trauma (group A+group C) showed significantly reduced GMV in the left middle temporal gyrus and right dorsolateral superior frontal gyrus (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, Gaussian random field [GRF] corrected). A significant interactive effect of loss of the only child and childhood trauma on GMV in the right precuneus was observed (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, GRF corrected). (2) Compared with the healthy controls, parents who had lost their only child exhibited significantly increased DC in the left middle frontal gyrus (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, GRF corrected). Compared with participants without childhood trauma, participants with childhood trauma showed significantly increased DC in the right thalamus (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P< 0.05, GRF corrected). A significant interactive effect of loss of the only child and childhood trauma on DC in the left dorsolateral superior frontal gyrus was observed (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, GRF corrected). (3) Compared with the healthy controls, parents who had lost their only child showed significantly decreased DC/GMV coupling value in the left middle frontal gyrus (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, GRF corrected). Compared with participants without childhood trauma, participants with childhood trauma showed significantly increased DC/GMV coupling value in the right thalamus (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, GRF corrected). A significant interactive effect of loss of the only child and childhood trauma on DC/GMV coupling value in the left dorsolateral superior frontal gyrus was observed (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, GRF corrected). (4) Correlation analysis revealed that GMV in the right precuneus with significant interactive effect of loss of the only child and childhood trauma was positively correlated with MMSE score ( r s=0.317, P=0.010, Bonferroni corrected). GMV in the left middle temporal gyrus with significant independent effect of childhood trauma was positively correlated with both HAMD score and HAMA score ( r s=0.362, P=0.006; r s= 0.349, P=0.008, Bonferroni corrected). Conclusion:Loss of the only child and childhood trauma can interact to jointly affect the brain structure, function, and structure-function coupling; and some of these brain structure alterations are closely associated with clinical symptoms.
7.Role of Apolipoprotein E4 in the Pathogenesis of Alzheimer's Disease and Thoughts for Early Intervention with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Jingwen LIU ; Zijia ZHANG ; Kaili WANG ; Jiayan HUANG ; Weimin LI ; Xinxin ZHOU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(2):512-517
Alzheimer's disease(AD)is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with hidden onset.Recent researches have shown that apolipoprotein E4(APOE4)is a high-risk genetic factor of AD,and the clinical symptoms in APOE4 genotype AD patients are closely related to metabolic disorders.This paper reviewed the role of APOE4 in the pathogenesis of AD,and it is indicated that APOE4 contributes to the injury of the cerebral blood-brain barrier,is associated with the disorder of cerebral glucose and lipid metabolism,and leads to the damage of the scavenging ability of microglia.Moreover,this paper explored the approach of early intervention of AD with traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)based on the APOE4 pathogenesis.Based on the pathogenesis of AD being deficiency in origin and excess in superficiality,and under the guidance of the principle of prevention before illness in TCM,it is proposed that early TCM intervention for APOE4 genotype AD patients with metabolic disorders can be performed through improving the phlegm-dampness constitution,by focusing on insulin resistance-related indicators,and with traditional Chinese drug therapy based on syndrome differentiation alone or together with comprehensive management of exercises,diet control and drug interventions,thus to reduce or delay the onset of APOE4 genotype AD.
8.Summary of Zhuang Lixing's Experience in Treating Perimenopausal Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Mind-Regulating Acupuncture Therapy
Zipu ZHOU ; Xin LIU ; Jiayan ZHANG ; Lixing ZHUANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(5):1182-1187
Perimenopausal generalized anxiety disorder belongs to the category of"depression syndrome"in traditional Chinese medicine.It is caused by disharmony of blood vessels,stagnation of qi,and disturbance of the mind and brain,leading to excessive or insufficient qi in the five zang organs.Based on different clinical manifestations,it can be divided into five types of depression.In clinical treatment,Professor Zhuang Lixing applies the mind-regulating acupuncture therapy,with the main acupoints being Sishenzhen,Shenting(GV24),Yintang(EX-HN3),Shenmen(HT7),and Sanyinjiao(SP6).Additional acupoints can be selected according to the patient's symptoms.During the manipulation,the"guiding qi and harmonizing essence"reinforcing and reducing technique is used to regulate emotions and guide qi to relieve depression.This method has shown excellent clinical efficacy and is suitable for clinical promotion.
9.Interactive effects of loss of the only child and childhood trauma on brain structure and function
Jiayan YIN ; Yifeng LUO ; Zhihong CAO ; Yuefeng LI ; Jiyuan GE ; Qingyue LAN ; Rongfeng QI ; Luoan WU ; Li ZHANG ; Guangming LU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2025;24(10):1025-1035
Objective:To investigate the interactive effects of loss of the only child and childhood trauma on brain structure, function, and structure-function coupling, and to analyze their association with clinical symptom.Methods:A total of 112 parents who lost their only child and participated in the psychological aid project organized by Local Civil Affairs Department in Sunan aear of Jiangsu Province in China from April 2021 to July 2021 and 36 healthy controls recruited from the community during the same period were selected. Based on childhood trauma questionnaire scores, parents who had lost their only child were divided into those with childhood trauma (group A, n=55) and those without childhood trauma (group B, n=57); similarly, the healthy controls were divided into a group with childhood trauma (group C, n=12) and a group without childhood trauma (group D, n=24). All participants were evaluated by clinical scales such as Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). MRI 3D-T1 structural images and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging data were collected; gray matter volume (GMV) and degree centrality (DC) were calculated by standardized image preprocessing procedure, and ratio of DC to GMV within each voxel was computed to obtain the structure-function coupling map. A two-factor analysis of variance was used to analyze the independent effect and interactive effect of loss of the only child and childhood trauma on GMV, DC, and DC/GMV coupling value. Spearman rank correlation analysis was used to evaluate the associations of above indicators in brain regions with significant difference in independent effect and interactive effect with clinical scale scores. Results:(1) Compared with the participants without childhood trauma (group B+group D), the participants with childhood trauma (group A+group C) showed significantly reduced GMV in the left middle temporal gyrus and right dorsolateral superior frontal gyrus (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, Gaussian random field [GRF] corrected). A significant interactive effect of loss of the only child and childhood trauma on GMV in the right precuneus was observed (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, GRF corrected). (2) Compared with the healthy controls, parents who had lost their only child exhibited significantly increased DC in the left middle frontal gyrus (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, GRF corrected). Compared with participants without childhood trauma, participants with childhood trauma showed significantly increased DC in the right thalamus (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P< 0.05, GRF corrected). A significant interactive effect of loss of the only child and childhood trauma on DC in the left dorsolateral superior frontal gyrus was observed (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, GRF corrected). (3) Compared with the healthy controls, parents who had lost their only child showed significantly decreased DC/GMV coupling value in the left middle frontal gyrus (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, GRF corrected). Compared with participants without childhood trauma, participants with childhood trauma showed significantly increased DC/GMV coupling value in the right thalamus (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, GRF corrected). A significant interactive effect of loss of the only child and childhood trauma on DC/GMV coupling value in the left dorsolateral superior frontal gyrus was observed (voxel-level P<0.01, cluster-level P<0.05, GRF corrected). (4) Correlation analysis revealed that GMV in the right precuneus with significant interactive effect of loss of the only child and childhood trauma was positively correlated with MMSE score ( r s=0.317, P=0.010, Bonferroni corrected). GMV in the left middle temporal gyrus with significant independent effect of childhood trauma was positively correlated with both HAMD score and HAMA score ( r s=0.362, P=0.006; r s= 0.349, P=0.008, Bonferroni corrected). Conclusion:Loss of the only child and childhood trauma can interact to jointly affect the brain structure, function, and structure-function coupling; and some of these brain structure alterations are closely associated with clinical symptoms.
10.Staged Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis based on the Experience in Treating Dysentery from Cold-fire Accumulation
Xiaokang WANG ; Mi LYU ; Jiayan HU ; Xijun QIAO ; Kunli ZHANG ; Wenxi YU ; Yuqian WANG ; Fengyun WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(7):697-702
Referring to ZHANG Xichun's experience in treating dysentery from cold-fire accumulation, the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) in this paper can be divided into three stages including cold-fire accumulation stage, excessive heat and putrid intestine stage, and healthy qi deficiency and pathogen lingering stage. For people with slippery and excess pulse in the cold-fire accumulation stage, Xiaochengqi Decoction (小承气汤) added with Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) and Gancao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) can be used for purgation, while those with deficient pulse, Huazhi Decoction (化滞汤) or Xieli Decoction (燮理汤) can be used. In the excessive heat and putrid intestine stage, Tongbian Baitouweng Decoction (通变白头翁汤) and Jiedu Shenghua Elixir (解毒生化丹) are suggested. In the healthy qi deficiency and pathogen lingering stage, it is advised to use Jiedu Shenghua Elixir added with Shanyao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae), and Sanbao Porridge (三宝粥). Additionally, the medication rules, dosage and administration characteristics of Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis)-Rougui (Cortex Cinnamomi), Yadanzi (Fructus Bruceae), Diyu (Radix Sanguisorbae), Shanyao and Liuhuang (Sulphur) by ZHANG Xichun have been summarized with the help of modern pharmacological research, so as to provide new ideas for the treatment of UC by TCM.

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