1.Herbal Textual Research on Inulae Flos in Famous Classical Formulas
Caixia LIU ; Yue HAN ; Yanzhu MA ; Lei GAO ; Sheng WANG ; Yan YANG ; Wenchuan LUO ; Ling JIN ; Jing SHAO ; Zhijia CUI ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):210-221
In this paper, by referring to ancient and modern literature, the textual research of Inulae Flos has been conducted to clarify the name, origin, production area, quality evaluation, harvesting, processing and others, so as to provide reference and basis for the development and utilization of famous classical formulas containing this herb. After textual research, it could be verified that the medicinal use of Inulae Flos was first recorded in Shennong Bencaojing of the Han dynasty. In successive dynasties, Xuanfuhua has been taken as the official name, and it also has other alternative names such as Jinfeicao, Daogeng and Jinqianhua. The period before the Song and Yuan dynasties, the main origin of Inulae Flos was the Asteraceae plant Inula japonica, and from the Ming and Qing dynasties to the present, I. japonica and I. britannica are the primary source. In addition to the dominant basal species, there are also regional species such as I. linariifolia, I. helianthus-aquatili, and I. hupehensis. The earliest recorded production areas in ancient times were Henan, Hubei and other places, and the literature records that it has been distributed throughout the country since modern times. The medicinal part is its flower, the harvesting and processing method recorded in the past dynasties is mainly harvested in the fifth and ninth lunar months, and dried in the sun, and the modern harvesting is mostly harvested in summer and autumn when the flowers bloom, in order to remove impurities, dry in the shade or dry in the sun. In addition, the roots, whole herbs and aerial parts are used as medicinal materials. In ancient times, there were no records about the quality of Inulae Flos, and in modern times, it is generally believed that the quality of complete flower structure, small receptacles, large blooms, yellow petals, long filaments, many fluffs, no fragments, and no branches is better. Ancient processing methods primarily involved cleaning, steaming, and sun-drying, supplemented by techniques such as boiling, roasting, burning, simmering, stir-frying, and honey-processing. Modern processing focuses mainly on cleaning the stems and leaves before use. Regarding the medicinal properties, ancient texts describe it as salty and sweet in taste, slightly warm in nature, and mildly toxic. Modern studies characterize it as bitter, pungent, and salty in taste, with a slightly warm nature. Its therapeutic effects remain consistent across eras, including descending Qi, resolving phlegm, promoting diuresis, and stopping vomiting. Based on the research results, it is recommended that when developing famous classical formulas containing Inulae Flos, either I. japonica or I. britannica should be used as the medicinal source. Processing methods should follow formula requirements, where no processing instructions are specified, the raw products may be used after cleaning.
2.Herbal Textual Research on Inulae Flos in Famous Classical Formulas
Caixia LIU ; Yue HAN ; Yanzhu MA ; Lei GAO ; Sheng WANG ; Yan YANG ; Wenchuan LUO ; Ling JIN ; Jing SHAO ; Zhijia CUI ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):210-221
In this paper, by referring to ancient and modern literature, the textual research of Inulae Flos has been conducted to clarify the name, origin, production area, quality evaluation, harvesting, processing and others, so as to provide reference and basis for the development and utilization of famous classical formulas containing this herb. After textual research, it could be verified that the medicinal use of Inulae Flos was first recorded in Shennong Bencaojing of the Han dynasty. In successive dynasties, Xuanfuhua has been taken as the official name, and it also has other alternative names such as Jinfeicao, Daogeng and Jinqianhua. The period before the Song and Yuan dynasties, the main origin of Inulae Flos was the Asteraceae plant Inula japonica, and from the Ming and Qing dynasties to the present, I. japonica and I. britannica are the primary source. In addition to the dominant basal species, there are also regional species such as I. linariifolia, I. helianthus-aquatili, and I. hupehensis. The earliest recorded production areas in ancient times were Henan, Hubei and other places, and the literature records that it has been distributed throughout the country since modern times. The medicinal part is its flower, the harvesting and processing method recorded in the past dynasties is mainly harvested in the fifth and ninth lunar months, and dried in the sun, and the modern harvesting is mostly harvested in summer and autumn when the flowers bloom, in order to remove impurities, dry in the shade or dry in the sun. In addition, the roots, whole herbs and aerial parts are used as medicinal materials. In ancient times, there were no records about the quality of Inulae Flos, and in modern times, it is generally believed that the quality of complete flower structure, small receptacles, large blooms, yellow petals, long filaments, many fluffs, no fragments, and no branches is better. Ancient processing methods primarily involved cleaning, steaming, and sun-drying, supplemented by techniques such as boiling, roasting, burning, simmering, stir-frying, and honey-processing. Modern processing focuses mainly on cleaning the stems and leaves before use. Regarding the medicinal properties, ancient texts describe it as salty and sweet in taste, slightly warm in nature, and mildly toxic. Modern studies characterize it as bitter, pungent, and salty in taste, with a slightly warm nature. Its therapeutic effects remain consistent across eras, including descending Qi, resolving phlegm, promoting diuresis, and stopping vomiting. Based on the research results, it is recommended that when developing famous classical formulas containing Inulae Flos, either I. japonica or I. britannica should be used as the medicinal source. Processing methods should follow formula requirements, where no processing instructions are specified, the raw products may be used after cleaning.
3.Reconstruction of immunology curriculum system improve teaching quality of undergraduate students in preventive medicine
Boyu DU ; Yang GUO ; Peipei YUAN ; Pingfei LI ; Lan JIN ; Ling CAO ; Xueyan XI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(5):1220-1222
At present,reforming and innovating the public health talent training model are the challenges that the construc-tion of new medical in our country.Medical Immunology is the initial driving force in preventive medicine.Based on the course con-struction of Medical Immunology and centering on the core link of post competency of preventive medicine undergraduates,this study comprehensively reshapes the course system of Medical Immunology from the aspects of theoretical courses,practical courses,experi-mental courses,ideological and political courses and assessment methods,so as to provide reference for improving the teaching quality of preventive healthcare undergraduates.
4.A comparative study on spirometry and type 2 inflammatory markers in cough-variant asthma,asthma-COPD overlap,and classic asthma
Zhengzhang GUI ; Lu YE ; Yang ZHOU ; Ling WANG ; Yifeng JIN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(13):2065-2072
Objective To analyze the characteristics of spirometry and type 2 inflammation indicators of patients with CVA,ACO and CA to determine their clinical utility in identifying and distinguishing among CVA,ACO and CA patients.Methods Clinical data from 483 patients diagnosed with bronchial asthma,CVA,and bronchial asthma combined with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the outpatient department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from July 2023 to June 2024 were collected and divided into CA,CVA and ACO groups according to diagnosis.Comparison of spirometry,fractional exhaled nitric oxide(FeNO),blood eosinophil(EOS),serum total immunoglobulin E(tIgE)and other tests between CA and CVA,CA and ACO groups.Perform logistic regression analysis on significant test results,then construct receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves to compare the area under the curve and corresponding cut-off values.Result There was a statistically significant difference in tIgE between the CVA and CA groups(P=0.018),whereas no significant differences were observed in FeNO and EOS.Additionally,no notable differences were found between the ACO and CA groups in tIgE,FeNO,or EOS.Finally,FEV1%pred(OR=1.086,P=0.019),FEV1/FVC(OR=1.153,P=0.023),and MEF50%pred(OR=0.922,P=0.045)were used to construct the discriminative model between CA and CVA.ROC curves were plotted,with FEV1%pred showing an AUC of 0.680(P<0.001),a Youden index of 0.358,and a corresponding cutoff value of 89.200.FEV1/FVC had an AUC of 0.684(P<0.001),a Youden index of 0.334,and a cutoff value of 76.075.MEF50%pred had an AUC of 0.668(P<0.001),a Youden index of 0.309,and a cutoff value of 59.800.The combined sensitivity of these three measures was 0.909,specificity was 0.514,positive predictive value was 0.600,negative predictive value was 0.873,and the AUC was 0.773(P<0.001),with a Youden index of 0.423.FEV1(OR=0.002,P=0.045),FEV1%pred(OR=1.490,P=0.006),and FEV1/FVC(OR=0.749,P=0.005)were used to construct the discriminative model between CA and ACO.ROC curves were plotted,with FEV1 showing an AUC of 0.819(P<0.001),a Youden index of 0.532,and a corresponding cutoff value of 2.060.FEV1%pred had an AUC of 0.788(P<0.001),a Youden index of 0.501,and a cutoff value of 75.000.FEV1/FVC had an AUC of 0.891(P<0.001),a Youden index of 0.678,and a cutoff value of 68.620.The combined sensitivity of these three measures was 1.000,specificity was 0.904,positive predictive value was 0.771,negative predictive value was 1.000,and the AUC was 0.973(P<0.001),with a Youden index of 0.904.Conclusions Differences exist in the spirometry among CVA,ACO and CA.The spirometry results incor-porated into the discriminative models provide good discriminative value for distinguishing between CA and CVA patients with similar clinical symptoms,as well as for identifying ACO in the CA population.
5.Current research on ankle prosthetics and joint replacement for Kashin-Beck disease
Hu ZHAO ; Ming LING ; Cuixiang XU ; Xiaoli YANG ; Xianghui DONG ; Zhankui JIN
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(6):512-516
Kashin-Beck disease (KBD), a common joint disorder that can lead to joint deformities and restricted mobility, significantly affects patients' quality of life. Traditional conservative treatments have shown limited efficacy. With advancements in total ankle replacement prosthesis and the successive updates of mobile and fixed -bearing in ankle prosthesis, more and more clinical trial results indicate that ankle prosthesis replacement is expected to become a new approach for treating KBD. This article reviews the progress in ankle prosthesis and studies their clinical application potential in KBD management.
6.Formulation and Explanation of the Standard for Pharmacy Administration-Organization and Regulation Management
Yang WANG ; Ling TAN ; Jiancun ZHEN ; Jin LU ; Wei ZHANG ; Dan MEI ; Yanhua ZHANG ; Ling JIANG
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(5):695-699
Organizational and institutional management plays a pivotal role in the pharmaceutical management of medi-cal institutions.Strengthening management in this area significantly enhances the quality of medical services and promotes the standardization,refinement,and scientific management of hospitals at all levels and types.To achieve homogenization in organiza-tional and institutional management,the Pharmaceutical Specialized Committee,Chinese Hospital Association compilation team adhered to principles of scientific,universality,instructiveness,and operability.After in-depth problem sorting,extensive opinion collection,and rigorous expert deliberation,we have formulated the first domestic group standard for regulating the organizational and institutional systems of pharmaceutical management in medical institutions.This article aims to detail the process of formula-ting this standard and to provide an in-depth analysis of its content,hoping to offer valuable advice and guidance for the construc-tion of organizational and institutional management in pharmaceutical affairs for medical institutions of all levels and types.
7.Reconstruction of immunology curriculum system improve teaching quality of undergraduate students in preventive medicine
Boyu DU ; Yang GUO ; Peipei YUAN ; Pingfei LI ; Lan JIN ; Ling CAO ; Xueyan XI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(5):1220-1222
At present,reforming and innovating the public health talent training model are the challenges that the construc-tion of new medical in our country.Medical Immunology is the initial driving force in preventive medicine.Based on the course con-struction of Medical Immunology and centering on the core link of post competency of preventive medicine undergraduates,this study comprehensively reshapes the course system of Medical Immunology from the aspects of theoretical courses,practical courses,experi-mental courses,ideological and political courses and assessment methods,so as to provide reference for improving the teaching quality of preventive healthcare undergraduates.
8.Assessment of Genotoxicity of Tissue Engineered Materials Based on Improved in vivo Hepatocyte Unscheduled DNA Synthesis(UDS)Assay
Luan-luan WANG ; Li HOU ; Xiang-yu CHU ; Zi-yi YANG ; Ling-xiao SUN ; Xiao-fei WANG ; Qiu-jin QU ; Jing XU ; Zeng-xiang LIU ; Xiao-xia SUN
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(17):2740-2748
Objective:An in vivo mammalian hepatocyte Unscheduled DNA Synthesis(UDS)test was used to evaluate the genotoxicity of Cross-linked Sodium Hyaluronate Gel and Bone Repair Materials,providing experimental evidence for establishing a UDS testing method for medical devices and materials.Methods:0.9%sodium chloride injection and cottonseed oil were used as the solvent for test materials and negative control,respectively.N-dimethylnitrosamine(NDMA)was used as the positive control for the early sampling times,and 2-acetylaminofluorene(2-AAF)was used as the positive control for the late sampling times.SD rats were administered a single dose for toxic exposure,and liver tissues were collected at 4 h and 16 h,respectively.Hepatocytes were isolated using collagenase perfusion.After labeling with 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine(EdU),and the net average fluorescence intensity(NAFI)of cell nuclei and nucleoplasm was measured by fluorescence microscope.Data from 50 cells were used to analyze the DNA repair level.Results:Compared with the negative control groups,the positive control groups(NDMA and 2-AAF)showed highly statistically significant differences in NAFI(P<0.01),indicating successful induction of DNA damage.There was no statistically significant differences between the cross-linked sodium hyaluronate gel groups,bone repair material groups and the negative control group(P>0.05),suggesting that these materials did not significantly induce DNA damage under the experimental conditions.Conclusion:This study first applied EdU labeling technology to the in vivo hepatic UDS assay,achieving non-radioactive labeling through click chemistry reactions.Under the conditions of this study,cross-linked sodium hyaluronate gel and bone repair materials did not exhibit genotoxicity.In the follow-up,the sample range can be expanded and the observation period can be prolonged to further improve the genotoxicity evaluation system of medical devices.
9.Assessment of Genotoxicity of Tissue Engineered Materials Based on Improved in vivo Hepatocyte Unscheduled DNA Synthesis(UDS)Assay
Luan-luan WANG ; Li HOU ; Xiang-yu CHU ; Zi-yi YANG ; Ling-xiao SUN ; Xiao-fei WANG ; Qiu-jin QU ; Jing XU ; Zeng-xiang LIU ; Xiao-xia SUN
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(17):2740-2748
Objective:An in vivo mammalian hepatocyte Unscheduled DNA Synthesis(UDS)test was used to evaluate the genotoxicity of Cross-linked Sodium Hyaluronate Gel and Bone Repair Materials,providing experimental evidence for establishing a UDS testing method for medical devices and materials.Methods:0.9%sodium chloride injection and cottonseed oil were used as the solvent for test materials and negative control,respectively.N-dimethylnitrosamine(NDMA)was used as the positive control for the early sampling times,and 2-acetylaminofluorene(2-AAF)was used as the positive control for the late sampling times.SD rats were administered a single dose for toxic exposure,and liver tissues were collected at 4 h and 16 h,respectively.Hepatocytes were isolated using collagenase perfusion.After labeling with 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine(EdU),and the net average fluorescence intensity(NAFI)of cell nuclei and nucleoplasm was measured by fluorescence microscope.Data from 50 cells were used to analyze the DNA repair level.Results:Compared with the negative control groups,the positive control groups(NDMA and 2-AAF)showed highly statistically significant differences in NAFI(P<0.01),indicating successful induction of DNA damage.There was no statistically significant differences between the cross-linked sodium hyaluronate gel groups,bone repair material groups and the negative control group(P>0.05),suggesting that these materials did not significantly induce DNA damage under the experimental conditions.Conclusion:This study first applied EdU labeling technology to the in vivo hepatic UDS assay,achieving non-radioactive labeling through click chemistry reactions.Under the conditions of this study,cross-linked sodium hyaluronate gel and bone repair materials did not exhibit genotoxicity.In the follow-up,the sample range can be expanded and the observation period can be prolonged to further improve the genotoxicity evaluation system of medical devices.
10.Current research on ankle prosthetics and joint replacement for Kashin-Beck disease
Hu ZHAO ; Ming LING ; Cuixiang XU ; Xiaoli YANG ; Xianghui DONG ; Zhankui JIN
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(6):512-516
Kashin-Beck disease (KBD), a common joint disorder that can lead to joint deformities and restricted mobility, significantly affects patients' quality of life. Traditional conservative treatments have shown limited efficacy. With advancements in total ankle replacement prosthesis and the successive updates of mobile and fixed -bearing in ankle prosthesis, more and more clinical trial results indicate that ankle prosthesis replacement is expected to become a new approach for treating KBD. This article reviews the progress in ankle prosthesis and studies their clinical application potential in KBD management.

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