1.Exploring the safety and the countermeasures of rational use of Psoraleae Fructus based on the evolution of efficacy/toxicity records in ancient and modern literature
Ying-jie XU ; Xiao-yan ZHAN ; Zhao-fang BAI ; Xiao-he XIAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2025;60(2):314-322
Psoraleae Fructus is derived from the dried fruit of the
2.Herbal Textual Research on Moschus in Famous Classical Formulas
Juanjuan LIU ; Sini LI ; Jie JI ; Liping YANG ; Houkang CAO ; Xiaohui MA ; Ling JIN ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(18):194-202
In this paper, by consulting the ancient and modern literature, the name, origin, quality evaluation, harvesting and processing, and others of the original animal and medicinal materials of Moschus were systematically sorted out and verified, in order to provide the basis for the development and utilization of the famous classical formulas containing Moschus. According to the textual research, musk deer was first recorded in Shanhaijing. Shennong Bencaojing was recorded as Moschus and all generations were used as the correct name, but there were also aliases such as Shefu, Xiangzhang and Xiangqizi. In ancient times, Moschus berezovskii, M. sifanicus and M. moschiferus were the main sources of Moschus, and the quality of Moschus produced in northwest China was better than that produced in the Yangtze River basin. In modern times, Moschus of M. moschiferus produced in northeast China, M. sifanicus produced in Gansu, Sichuan and other places, and M. berezovskii produced in Ningxia, Shaanxi and other places are regarded as genuine. In ancient times, gunshots, lassoes, arrow shots and other methods were generally used to hunt live musk deer, and the sachets were immediately cut off. Those with high quality were called Xiangshanhuo, and dried in the shade after harvesting, which was known as Maoke Shexiang. Cut open the sachet, remove the shell and dry preservation, commonly known as Moschus kernel. In modern times, the method of taking Moschus from the living body of cultured musk deer is adopted, that is, Moschus kernel is directly taken from its sachet, dried in the shade or dried in a closed dryer. This method realizes the sustainable utilization of Chinese herbal medicine resources, but attention should be paid to the frequency and quality of Moschus. The harvesting time is mostly after the autumnal equinox every year, and before the next summer, it is better to gather sachet in winter. In recent times, it is believed that the shell Moschus is dry, full, thin, elastic, loose inside, many particles, strong and persistent aroma for the best, while the Moschus kernel is particle purple-black, powder yellow-brown, soft and oily texture, strong and persistent aroma for the best. The ancient processing method of Moschus was extracting kernels from the shell. After removing impurities, it is ground and used as medicine. Because its composition is not suitable for heating, the processing method is most common in preparations such as grinding into powder and putting into pills or powders, which has the effect of opening up the orifices and refreshing the mind, and it has continued to this day. Based on the research conclusions, it is suggested that the development of famous classical formulas containing Moschus, M. sifanicus, M. moschiferus and M. berezovskii should be used as the origins. According to the processing requirements specified in the original formula, it should be processed and used as medicine, while those without processing requirements should be used as raw products.
3.Analysis of risk prevention behaviors and influencing factors of HIV infection among young students with MSM
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(9):1323-1327
Objective:
To explore the potential category patterns of risk prevention and control behaviors of HIV infection among young students who have sex with men (MSM) and their impact on HIV infection and late detection, aiming to optimize intervention strategies.
Methods:
From September 2017 to December 2024, a total of 1 637 MSM young students in Tianjin were recruited through both online and offline channels. Latent class analysis was applied to classify 11 HIV risk prevention and control behaviors [condom use during the most recent anal sex in the past 6 months, consistent condom use, use of water based lubricants, abstinence from recreational drugs, regular on site professional testing, fixed sexual partners, partner testing, awareness of partner s HIV testing results, testing before sexual activity, nucleic acid testing, and use of pre exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) or post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)]. Multivariate Logistic regression analyzed associations between demographic characteristics/intervention services factors and latent classes. Differences in HIV infection and late detection across behavior patterns were compared.
Results:
HIV risk prevention and control behaviors among MSM students were classified into three latent classes:condom dependent group (38.42%), low prevention group (27.73%), and comprehensive prevention group (33.85%). Students who received condom promotion/testing services were more likely to belong to the comprehensive prevention group ( OR =5.58), while those who received peer education were less likely to the comprehensive prevention group ( OR =0.43) (both P <0.01). Among the MSM student population, the HIV infection rate was 4.83%, with 2.26% of cases detected late. The HIV infection rate (1.45%) and late detection proportion (0.82%) in the comprehensive prevention group were lower than those in the low prevention group (7.89% and 3.83%, respectively) ( χ 2=16.20, 7.31, both P <0.01).
Conclusions
HIV risk prevention and control behaviors among MSM young students exhibit significant heterogeneity. Comprehensive prevention strategies can effectively reduce HIV infection and late detection risks. It is necessary to optimize peer education content and improve the accessibility of diversified prevention measures such as PrEP/PEP to enhance HIV prevention and control.
4.Clinical effect of modified vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap in repairing skin and soft tissue defects after abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer
Mitao HUANG ; Zhan QU ; Pengfei LIANG ; Weidong LIU ; Zhiyou HE ; Xu CUI ; Le GUO ; Jie CHEN ; Mengjuan LI ; Xiaoyuan HUANG ; Pihong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Burns 2024;40(1):57-63
Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of the modified vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap in repairing the skin and soft tissue defect after abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer.Methods:This study was a retrospective observational study. From June 2019 to July 2022, five male patients with low rectal cancer who were conformed to the inclusion criteria were admitted to the Department of Basic Surgery of Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, with ages ranging from 65 to 70 years and the sizes of the perianal skin ulcers ranging from 5 cm×4 cm to 11 cm×9 cm, and all of them underwent abdominoperineal resection. The secondary skin and soft tissue defects in the perineum with an area of 8 cm×6 cm-14 cm×12 cm (with the depth of pelvic floor dead space being 10-15 cm) were repaired intraoperatively with transplantation of modified vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flaps with the skin area being 9 cm×7 cm-16 cm×12 cm, the volume of the muscle being 18 cm×10 cm×5 cm-20 cm×12 cm×5 cm, and the vessel pedicle being 18-20 cm in length. During the operation, most of the anterior sheath of the rectus abdominis muscle was retained, the flap was transferred to the recipient area through the abdominal cavity, the remaining anterior sheaths of the rectus abdominis muscle on both sides of the donor area were repeatedly folded and sutured, the free edge of the transverse fascia of the abdomen was sutured with the anterior sheath of the rectus abdominis muscle, and the donor area skin was directly sutured. After the operation, the survival of the transplanted myocutaneous flap was observed. The occurrence of complications in the perineal recipient area was recorded within 2 weeks after the operation. The recovery of the perineal recipient area and the abdominal donor area was observed during follow-up, and the occurrence of complications in the donor area of the abdomen as well as the recurrence of tumors and metastasis were recorded.Results:All transplanted myocutaneous flaps in 5 patients survived after surgery. One patient had dehiscence of the incision in the perineal recipient area 2 days after surgery, which healed after 7 d with intermittent dressing changes and routine vacuum sealing drainage treatment. In the other 4 patients, no complications such as incisional rupture, incisional infection, or fat liquefaction occurred in the perineal recipient area within 2 weeks after surgery. Follow-up for 6-12 months after discharge showed that the skin of the perineal recipient area had good color, texture, and elasticity, and was not bloated in appearance; linear scars were left in the perineal recipient area and the abdominal donor area without obvious scar hyperplasia or hyperpigmentation; no complications such as incisional rupture, incisional infection, intestinal adhesion, intestinal obstruction, or weakening of the abdominal wall strength occurred in the abdominal donor area, and the abdominal appearance was good with no localized bulge or formation of abdominal hernia; there was no local recurrence of tumor or metastasis in any patient.Conclusions:The surgical approach of using the modified vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap to repair the skin and soft tissue defects after abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer is relatively simple in operation, can achieve good postoperative appearances of the donor and recipient areas with few complications, and is worthy of clinical promotion.
5.Effect of TRIM59 Expression Interference on Daunorubicin Chemosensitivity of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia K562 Cells and Its Mechanism
Jing WANG ; Zhen-Jie WANG ; Zhan-Xia LI
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(1):45-51
Objective:To investigate the effect of tripipartite motif 59(TRIM59)expression interference on the chemosensitivity of daunorubicin(DNR)in chronic myeloid leukemia(CML)K562 cells and the related molecular mechanism.Methods:The expressions of TRIM59 mRNA in bone marrow tissues of patients with CML and K562 cells were detected by RT-qPCR.Liposome-based transfection technology was used to transfect TRIM59-specific siRNA(si-TRIM59)into K562 cells which then were treated with DNR.The proliferation and apoptosis of cells were detected by CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry,respectively,and the expressions of apoptosis-related protein and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related protein were detected by Western blot.Results:Compared with the bone marrow tissue of CML patients at the time of initial treatment,the expression of TRIM59 mRNA in bone marrow tissue of CML patients at the time of chemotherapy resistance was significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the cell proliferation inhibition rate and apoptosis rate in si-TRIM59 group and DNR group were significantly increased(P<0.05),the expression of Bax,Caspase3 and Cleaved-Caspase3 protein were significantly increased(P<0.05),while the expressions of Bcl-2,Wnt3 α,GSK-3 β protein and the ratio of p-β-catenin/β-catenin were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with si-TRIM59 group and DNR group,the proliferation inhibition rate and apoptosis rate of si-TRIM59+DNR group were significantly increased(P<0.05),the expression of Bax,Caspase3 and Cleaved-Caspase3 protein were significantly increased,while the expression of Bcl-2,Wnt3 α,GSK-3 β protein and the ratio of p-β-catenin/β-catenin were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion:TRIM59 expression interference may enhance the chemosensitivity of K562 cells to DNR,and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
6.Chemopreventive potential of goniothalamin in diethylnitrosamine-induced hepatocellular carcinoma through the suppression of P13K/AKT signalling pathway
Jie LI ; Dong ZHAN ; Cui CHEN ; Rongfu LI ; Fang-Qing ZHU
The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2024;28(6):539-547
Liver cancer is the most lethal form of cancer and carries a high risk of death around the world. Goniothalamin (GTN) is a styryl-lactone that possesses antiproliferative and apoptotic activity. The molecular action of GTN is not yet fully evaluated. Thus, our research has been intended to assess the chemopreventive and apoptotic activities of diethylnitrosamine (DEN)-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in rats. Rats were separated into 4 groups: control, DEN only, DEN + GTN (30 mg/kg bw), and GTN (30 mg/kg bw) alone. We evaluated body weight, liver weight, tumor incidence, hepatic toxic markers, antioxidants, inflammatory cytokines, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and Western blot studies. DEN lessened body weight, antioxidants, and apoptosis, whereas it elevated tumor incidence, toxic markers, cytokines, and Bcl-2 expression. GTN treatment maintains body weight, liver weight, and antioxidant levels, and it also prevents tumor incidence, oxidative stress, toxic markers, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and histological changes. It triggers apoptosis by constraining Bcl-2 and elevating caspase-3 levels. GTN also attenuated the P13K/ AKT signaling which enhanced apoptosis. These findings revealed that GTN subdues the P13K/AKT pathway and has auspicious chemopreventive and apoptotic actions in DEN-induced HCC. Therefore, GTN would be suggested as a new medicine in natural remedies for liver cancer.
7.Nursing care of a super elderly patient with arrhythmia after transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Yue MAO ; Jie HE ; Yang ZHAN ; Jingjing CHEN ; Beibei ZHU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(21):2649-2653
To summarize the nursing experience of postoperative arrhythmia after transcatheter aortic valve replacement in an elderly patient with severe aortic stenosis.The key points of nursing include:implementing nurse led triple pre-rehabilitation,goal oriented hemodynamic monitoring and volume management,prevention and management of postoperative complications,psychological adaptation adjustment under the guidance of dual heart medicine,early and gradual rehabilitation training,and follow-up specialist guidance for extended care in the hospital.The patient was discharged from hospital with both stable physical and psychological condition after careful treatment and nursing care by the team in 12 days after operation.
8.Diagnostic values of urinary levels of CXCL9/SCr and CXCL10/SCr in kidney transplant rejection recipients based upon Luminex technology
Yang XU ; Lin LI ; Yu CAO ; Jie CHEN ; Panpan ZHAN ; Jie ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2024;45(4):259-264
Objective:To explore the diagnostic values of urinary levels of CXCL9/SCr and CXCL10/SCr in kidney transplant rejection patients.Method:From March 2021 to July 2022, the relevant clinical data were retrospectively reviewed for 120 recipients undergoing kidney transplant biopsy at Tianjin First Central Hospital. According to the results of pathological examinations, they were assigned into three groups of rejection (72 cases), BK virus nephropathy (BKVN, 16 cases) and transplant nephropathy (32 cases). Renal function stable group (20 cases) was selected as control group. And 72 recipients in rejection group were divided into three sub-groups of ≥1A T cell mediated rejection (TCMR, 28 cases) ,antibody-mediated rejection (AMR, 32 cases) and borderline TCMR (10 cases). Subgroup analysis of rejection group was performed for clarifying the differences among various rejection types. The specificity and sensitivity of urinary CXCL9/SCr and CXCL10/SCr were evaluated by receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve and their correlations examined.Result:No significant difference existed in general profiles among four groups. No difference existed between urinary CXCL9/SCr and CXCL10/SCr between rejection and BKVN groups. And the values of these two groups were higher than those of transplant nephropathy and renal function stable groups ( P<0.01). In subgroup analysis of rejection, urinary CXCL9/SCr and CXCL10/SCr values in rejection group were higher than those in borderline TCMR and AMR groups ( P<0.01). No difference existed between borderline TCMR and AMR groups. Urinary CXCL9/SCr had an AUC of 0.938 and a threshold of 0.482 μg/mol while urinary CXCL10/SCr had an AUC of 0.89n and a threshold of 5.516 μg/mol. Urinary CXCL9/SCr and CXCL10/SCr had a high linear correlation. Conclusion:Urinary CXCL9/SCr and CXCL10/SCr may be employed as early non-invasive detection markers for RT rejection sensitivity and specificity.
9.Chemopreventive potential of goniothalamin in diethylnitrosamine-induced hepatocellular carcinoma through the suppression of P13K/AKT signalling pathway
Jie LI ; Dong ZHAN ; Cui CHEN ; Rongfu LI ; Fang-Qing ZHU
The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2024;28(6):539-547
Liver cancer is the most lethal form of cancer and carries a high risk of death around the world. Goniothalamin (GTN) is a styryl-lactone that possesses antiproliferative and apoptotic activity. The molecular action of GTN is not yet fully evaluated. Thus, our research has been intended to assess the chemopreventive and apoptotic activities of diethylnitrosamine (DEN)-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in rats. Rats were separated into 4 groups: control, DEN only, DEN + GTN (30 mg/kg bw), and GTN (30 mg/kg bw) alone. We evaluated body weight, liver weight, tumor incidence, hepatic toxic markers, antioxidants, inflammatory cytokines, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and Western blot studies. DEN lessened body weight, antioxidants, and apoptosis, whereas it elevated tumor incidence, toxic markers, cytokines, and Bcl-2 expression. GTN treatment maintains body weight, liver weight, and antioxidant levels, and it also prevents tumor incidence, oxidative stress, toxic markers, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and histological changes. It triggers apoptosis by constraining Bcl-2 and elevating caspase-3 levels. GTN also attenuated the P13K/ AKT signaling which enhanced apoptosis. These findings revealed that GTN subdues the P13K/AKT pathway and has auspicious chemopreventive and apoptotic actions in DEN-induced HCC. Therefore, GTN would be suggested as a new medicine in natural remedies for liver cancer.
10.Chemopreventive potential of goniothalamin in diethylnitrosamine-induced hepatocellular carcinoma through the suppression of P13K/AKT signalling pathway
Jie LI ; Dong ZHAN ; Cui CHEN ; Rongfu LI ; Fang-Qing ZHU
The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2024;28(6):539-547
Liver cancer is the most lethal form of cancer and carries a high risk of death around the world. Goniothalamin (GTN) is a styryl-lactone that possesses antiproliferative and apoptotic activity. The molecular action of GTN is not yet fully evaluated. Thus, our research has been intended to assess the chemopreventive and apoptotic activities of diethylnitrosamine (DEN)-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in rats. Rats were separated into 4 groups: control, DEN only, DEN + GTN (30 mg/kg bw), and GTN (30 mg/kg bw) alone. We evaluated body weight, liver weight, tumor incidence, hepatic toxic markers, antioxidants, inflammatory cytokines, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and Western blot studies. DEN lessened body weight, antioxidants, and apoptosis, whereas it elevated tumor incidence, toxic markers, cytokines, and Bcl-2 expression. GTN treatment maintains body weight, liver weight, and antioxidant levels, and it also prevents tumor incidence, oxidative stress, toxic markers, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and histological changes. It triggers apoptosis by constraining Bcl-2 and elevating caspase-3 levels. GTN also attenuated the P13K/ AKT signaling which enhanced apoptosis. These findings revealed that GTN subdues the P13K/AKT pathway and has auspicious chemopreventive and apoptotic actions in DEN-induced HCC. Therefore, GTN would be suggested as a new medicine in natural remedies for liver cancer.


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