1.Regulatory effects of G3BP2 on activation, proliferation, and migratory capacity in hepatic stellate cells
Qiqi DONG ; Wenjie SUN ; Minghui LI ; Jingjing YANG ; Renpeng ZHOU ; Wei HU ; Chao LU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(3):501-508
ObjectiveTo investigate the role of Ras-GTPase-activating protein SH3 domain-binding protein 2 (G3BP2) in regulating the activation, proliferation, and migration of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). MethodsThe mouse HSCs (JS-1 cell line) were treated with 5 μg/L transforming growth factor-beta 1(TGF-β1) for 24 hours to establish an HSC activation and proliferation model. A G3BP2 knockdown system was constructed using siRNA interference technology. The experiment was divided into four groups: Control, TGF-β1 treatment, TGF-β1+si-NC, and TGF-β1+ G3BP2-siRNA. The expression levels of key fibrosis indicators, including type I collagen (Collagen I), α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), and G3BP2, were detected by Western blot and RT-qPCR. Cell proliferation activity was assessed using the CCK-8 proliferation assay kit and EdU fluorescence labeling technology. Cell migration ability was analyzed by scratch wound healing assay and Transwell migration assay. The formation level of stress granules was quantified by immunofluorescence microscopy to investigate the effects of G3BP2 on stress granule formation in activated HSCs. ResultsStimulation with TGF-β1 upregulated the expression of G3BP2 in JS-1 cells (RT-qPCR: P0.000 1; Western blot: P0.000 1), while a downward trend in its expression was observed in the G3BP2‑silenced group (RT-qPCR: P0.01; Western blot: P0.000 1). Compared with the control group, the TGF-β1 group exhibited increased protein expression levels of α-SMA and Collagen I (RT-qPCR: both P0.01; Western blot: P0.01 and P0.05, respectively), concomitant with an increased number of stress granules and enhanced cell proliferation and migration capacity (all P0.001). The experimental results demonstrated that G3BP2 knockout effectively reversed the aforementioned phenotypes, with the G3BP2-silenced group showing reduced expression of fibrotic markers (all P0.01), decreased stress granule formation (P0.01), and reduced cell proliferation and migration capacity (all P0.05), compared to the negative control group. ConclusionG3BP2 enhances the activation, proliferation, and migration of HSCs by promoting the formation of stress granules, thereby accelerating the pathological progression of liver fibrosis. This suggests that stress granules may serve as important regulators in controlling the activation, proliferation, and migration of HSCs.
2.Exploring the Pathogenic Characteristics and Treatment of Childhood Refractory Nephrotic Syndrome Based on "Directing the Turbid Downward with Wind Medicinals"
Lei HUA ; Qiongqiong XING ; Zhenhua YUAN ; Yingying JIANG ; Yuying SUN ; Jingjing WU ; Xianqing REN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(19):2082-2085
Based on the view that wind pathogen runs through the entire course of the occurrence and development of nephrotic syndrome, it is proposed that the core pathogenesis of refractory nephrotic syndrome (RNS) in children involves imbalance of the lung, spleen, and kidney, invasion of wind pathogen, and stagnation of turbidity and stasis, and that directing the turbid downward with wind medicinals is the key therapeutic strategy. In clinical practice, according to the distinct pathogenic characteristics of three patterns, including defensive qi insecurity of the lung, yang deficiency with loss of regulation, and binding of turbidity and stasis, three corresponding methods are applied, which are diffusing the lung to consolidate defensive qi, elevating yang to supplement the spleen and kidney, and activating blood to unblock turbidity and stasis. For the pattern of defensive qi insecurity of the lung, wind medicinals are used to penetrate and disperse external pathogens, such as fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae) and mahuang (Herba Ephedrae) for diffusing the lung, dispersing wind, and consolidating defensive qi. For yang deficiency with loss of regulation pattern, wind medicinals are employed to elevate yang and assist transformation, such as shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae) and gegen (Radix Puerariae Lobatae) for raising clear yang, warming and activating the spleen and kidney. For binding of turbidity and stasis pattern, wind medicinals with scurrying and collateral‑unblocking properties are used, such as jixueteng (Caulis Spatholobi), luoshiteng (Caulis Trachelospermi), and chuanshanlong (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae) for dispelling wind, activating blood, resolving stasis, and directing turbidity downward. In all these methods, the core principle is to use wind medicinals to regulate qi movement, open and unblock the sweat pores, and separately eliminate turbid pathogens, thereby providing a theoretical and practical basis for the traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment of RNS in children.
3.Exploring the Pathogenic Characteristics and Treatment of Childhood Refractory Nephrotic Syndrome Based on "Directing the Turbid Downward with Wind Medicinals"
Lei HUA ; Qiongqiong XING ; Zhenhua YUAN ; Yingying JIANG ; Yuying SUN ; Jingjing WU ; Xianqing REN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(19):2082-2085
Based on the view that wind pathogen runs through the entire course of the occurrence and development of nephrotic syndrome, it is proposed that the core pathogenesis of refractory nephrotic syndrome (RNS) in children involves imbalance of the lung, spleen, and kidney, invasion of wind pathogen, and stagnation of turbidity and stasis, and that directing the turbid downward with wind medicinals is the key therapeutic strategy. In clinical practice, according to the distinct pathogenic characteristics of three patterns, including defensive qi insecurity of the lung, yang deficiency with loss of regulation, and binding of turbidity and stasis, three corresponding methods are applied, which are diffusing the lung to consolidate defensive qi, elevating yang to supplement the spleen and kidney, and activating blood to unblock turbidity and stasis. For the pattern of defensive qi insecurity of the lung, wind medicinals are used to penetrate and disperse external pathogens, such as fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae) and mahuang (Herba Ephedrae) for diffusing the lung, dispersing wind, and consolidating defensive qi. For yang deficiency with loss of regulation pattern, wind medicinals are employed to elevate yang and assist transformation, such as shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae) and gegen (Radix Puerariae Lobatae) for raising clear yang, warming and activating the spleen and kidney. For binding of turbidity and stasis pattern, wind medicinals with scurrying and collateral‑unblocking properties are used, such as jixueteng (Caulis Spatholobi), luoshiteng (Caulis Trachelospermi), and chuanshanlong (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae) for dispelling wind, activating blood, resolving stasis, and directing turbidity downward. In all these methods, the core principle is to use wind medicinals to regulate qi movement, open and unblock the sweat pores, and separately eliminate turbid pathogens, thereby providing a theoretical and practical basis for the traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment of RNS in children.
4.Clinical Observation on Tianmeng Lingjiao Formula(天礞羚角方) as an Adjunctive Therapy for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation with Phlegm-Heat Harassing the Interior Syndrome
Jiafan CHEN ; Chenglin DUAN ; Yihang DU ; Lianfen QI ; Xinjue SHAN ; Jiaqi LI ; Wenjing ZHANG ; Tao CHENG ; Bochao JIA ; Zizhen CHEN ; Jingjing SHI ; Yuguang CHU ; Yuwen SUN ; Yuanhui HU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(20):2195-2201
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy and safety of Tianmeng Lingjiao Formula(天礞羚角方, TLF) as an adjunctive therapy for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) with phlegm-heat harassing the interior syndrome. MethodsNinety patients with PAF and phlegm-heat harassing the interior syndrome were enrolled and randomly assigned in a 2∶1 ratio to test group (60 cases) and control group (30 cases). The control group received conventional western medicine, while the test group received TLF in addition to the conventional treatment, with one dose administered daily. The treatment course for both groups was 4 weeks. The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome and the rate of atrial fibrillation (AF) conversion were compared between groups. Assessments included AF burden, frequency and duration of AF episodes, TCM syndrome scores, and European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) AF symptom classification before and after treatment. Safety indicators such as blood routine, urine routine, stool routine, liver function, kidney function, and electrolytes were also monitored. Adverse events were recorded. ResultsA total of 82 patients completed the study (54 in the test group and 28 in the control group). After treatment, AF burden, the frequency and duration of AF episodes, and TCM syndrome scores were significantly reduced in both groups, and the test group showed lower indicators than the control group (P<0.01 or P<0.05). The AF conversion rate was 25.93% (14/54) in the test group, significantly higher than 3.57% (1/28) in the control group (P<0.05). The total effective rate for TCM syndrome efficacy was 83.33% (45/54) in the test group, which was significantly higher than 67.86% (19/28) in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the EHRA atrial fibrillation symptom severity in the test group showed significant improvement, and the improvement in atrial fibrillation symptoms was superior to that in the control group (P<0.01or P<0.05). No significant abnormalities were observed in safety indicators, and no adverse events occurred during the trial. ConclusionTLF as an adjunctive therapy can reduce AF burden, enhance the conversion rate of AF, decrease the frequency and duration of episodes, and improve clinical symptoms in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation presenting with phlegm-heat harassing the interior syndrome, with a favorable safety profile.
5.Development of a stratified training program for operating room nurses in tertiary hospitals based on the Delphi method
Huizhen WANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Linjuan ZHANG ; Jingjing AN ; Li MU ; Lin ZHAO ; Yuhong SUN
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(8):1116-1120
Objective To develop a tiered training framework for operating room nurses in tertiary hospitals,provi-ding guidance for corresponding training curriculum development and clinical competency evaluation.Methods Delphi method was used to conduct two rounds of expert consultation on the preliminary training indicators,estab-lishing a comprehensive tiered training framework for operating room nurses.Results After two rounds of expert consultation,a tiered training framework for operating room nurses was constructed,which includes 6 primary indi-cators,19 secondary indicators and 62 tertiary indicators.The response rate of the two rounds of expert consultation for valid questionnaires were all over 99%and the expert authority coefficients were all over 0.87.Conclusions The consulted experts have good enthusiasm and authority;the developed framework comprehensively covers training content,laying a foundation for designing and implementing tiered training programs for operating room nurses.
6.Palmitoylation of ACE2 at Cys141,Cys344,and Cys498 facilitates its extracellular vesicles localization
Jingjing YANG ; Yan MA ; Yue WANG ; Yang SUN ; Pan LI ; Feng GUO
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(9):1151-1157
Objective To identify S-palmitoylation sites on angiotensin-converting enzyme 2(ACE2),the cellular receptor for severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus(SARS-CoV)and SARS-CoV-2,and to investigate the functional relevance of these modifications in regulating ACE2 localization and activity.Methods An optimized multi-site mutagenesis strategy was performed by simultaneously substitution of all eight cysteine(Cys)residuesin ACE2 by serine to create a non-palmitoylatable mutant(8CS).Then individual cysteine residues were re-introduced one by one.Palmitoylation level of mutants was evaluated using a bioorthogonal click chemistry method to identify palmitoylation-competent residues.Immune-fluorescence staining and extra-cellular vesicle isolation assays were then used to evaluate the impact of specific palmitoylation sites on ACE2 sub-cellular localization.Results An efficient strategy for multi-site palmitoylation site mapping was optimized and successfully identified three critical palmitoylation sites on ACE2:Cys141,Cys344 and Cys498.Functional analyses showed that palmi-toylation of these sites significantly promotes the enrichment of ACE2 in extra-cellular vesicles.Conclusions S-palmitoylation at Cys141,Cys344 and Cys498 is essential for the trafficking of ACE2 to extra-cellular vesicles,which suggests a potential regulatory mechanism of its impact on viral receptor presentation and ACE2-associated signaling pathways.
7.Efficacy of nasogastric administration of sesame oil combined with multi-frequency vibrational abdominal massage in stroke patients with constipation undergoing nasogastric feeding
Mei GU ; Erli MAO ; Li ZHOU ; Ling YU ; Hui SUN ; Dianhuai MENG ; Jingjing GUO ; Chenyu TANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(7):104-108
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of fasting nasogastric administration of sesame oil combined with multi-frequency vibrational abdominal massage in stroke patients with consti-pation undergoing nasogastric feeding.Methods A total of 50 stroke patients with nasogastric feeding were selected as study subjects and randomly divided into control group and study group,with 25 pa-tients in each group.The control group received routine nursing care plus multi-frequency vibrational abdominal massage,while the study group received fasting nasogastric administration of 20 mL of sesa-me oil on the basis of the control group's treatment.After 15 days of intervention,the defecation condi-tions[constipation clinical symptom score(CSS),stool consistency(Bristol stool scale),and stool volume]were compared between the two groups.Results After treatment,the CSS score in the study group was lower than that in the control group[(6.52±2.52)versus(12.64±3.32),P<0.05].The normal stool consistency(types Ⅳ and Ⅴ on the Bristol stool scale)in the study group was higher than that in the control group(76.0%versus 8.0%,P<0.05).The stool volume in the study group was higher than that in the control group[(303.00±93.79)g versus(196.40±60.27)g,P<0.05].The total effective rate of defecation in the study group was 96.0%,which was higher than 32.0%in the control group(P<0.05).The Patient Assessment of Constipation-Quality of Life(PAC-QOL)score in the study group was lower than that in the control group[(40.07±5.67)versus(63.07±7.46),P<0.05].Conclusion Fasting nasogastric administration of sesame oil com-bined with multi-frequency vibrational abdominal massage can promote the recovery of intestinal function and improve constipation symptoms in stroke patients with nasogastric feeding.
8.Efficacy of toripalimab combined with bronchial arterial chemoembolization and intensity-modulated radiotherapy in advanced lung cancer
Mingqiang SUN ; Ying YUAN ; Jingjing ZHAN ; Shan TANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(10):46-51
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of toripalimab combined with bronchial ar-terial chemoembolization(BACE)and intensity-modulated radiotherapy(IMRT)in advanced lung cancer.Methods A prospective single-arm trial was conducted in 104 patients with programmed death-ligand 1(PD-L1)-positive,driver gene-negative non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)in stages of Ⅲ B to Ⅳ admitted to the First People's Hospital of Guangyuan City of Sichuan Province.All patients received toripalimab combined with BACE and IMRT.Clinical efficacy,symptom improve-ment time,tumor biomarker levels[carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA),carbohydrate antigen 199(CA199),cytokeratin 19 fragment(CYFRA21-1),neuron-specific enolase(NSE)],T-lymphocyte subsets(CD3+,CD4+,CD4+/CD8+),survival outcomes,and adverse events were analyzed.Results Among 102 patients,the objective response rate(ORR)was 75.49%,disease control rate(DCR)was 90.20%,survival rate was 68.63%,and 12-month progression-free survival rate was 62.75%.The overall incidence of adverse events of any grade was 72.55%.Post-BACE,post-IMRT,and post-toripalimab treatment levels of CEA,CYFRA21-1,CA199,and NSE were significantly lower than baseline data(P<0.05),with the lowest levels observed after toripalimab treatment compared to post-BACE and post-IMRT(P<0.05).CD3+,CD4+,and CD4+/CD8+decreased after BACE,IMRT and toripalimab therapy,but they were increased following toripalimab therapy compared with the other two therapies(P<0.05).Conclusion Toripalimab combined with BACE and IMRT demonstrates significant clinical efficacy and acceptable tolerability in PD-L1-positive,driver gene-negative NSCLC in stages of ⅢB to Ⅳ,serving as a preferred consolidation regimen after unresect-able chemoradiotherapy.
9.Predicting mortality risk in severe ards patients using indirect calorimetry-based oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production rates
Ke GUAN ; Huihuang ZOU ; Yuna HU ; Ling YE ; Yanwei CHENG ; Jingjing NIU ; Cunzhen WANG ; Ke QIN ; Tingyuan ZHANG ; Bin YANG ; Yuhan SUN ; Wenliang ZHU ; Qingbo FAN ; Zhisong GUO ; Yongchun CHEN ; Wenjie WANG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025;34(3):396-403
Objective:To investigate the relationship between oxygen consumption (VO 2), carbon dioxide production (VCO 2), and Oxygen Consumption/lactate (VO 2/Lac) with risk of death in patients with severe ARDS. Methods:A retrospective cohort study method was used, and the study subjects were hospitalized for >5 days adult patients with severe ARDS in the central intensive care unit of Henan Provincial People's Hospital from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2023. The following patients were excluded: IC test was not completed on the 4th day of ICU admission, IC test results were unreliable, mechanical ventilation duration had exceeded 48 h at the time of ICU transfer or admission, palliative care patients and pregnant and parturient women. Using indirect calorimetry to determine VO 2 and VCO 2 values on the 4th day of admission, reviewing medical records to obtain general condition, disease information, blood gas analysis (including lactate value), diagnostic and therapeutic measures, and following up deaths by telephone and time of death. The primary outcome measure was death at 90 days, and the secondary outcome measure was death at 28 days, length of stay in ICU, total length of stay, and total hospitalization cost. Cox regression analysis and linear regression analysis were used to investigate the relationship between VO 2, VCO 2, VO 2/Lac and primary and secondary outcome indexes. Results:A total of 216 patients were enrolled, 78 patients (36.1%) died and 138 patients (63.9%) survived at 90 days. After correction for confounders, the results of multifactorial Cox regression analysis suggested that compared with the Q4 group, HR (95% CI) for 90-day risk of death in the VO 2 Q1 and Q2 groups was 3.21 (1.38, 7.49) and 3.24 (1.42, 7.38), and HR (95% CI) for 90-day risk of death in the VCO 2 Q1, Q2 and Q3 groups was 5.88 (2.33, 14.84), 4.26 (1. 60, 11.34) and 3.54 (1.34, 9.35), respectively, and the HR (95% CI) for 90-day risk of death in the VO 2/Lac Q1, Q2 and Q3 groups were 8.72 (3.01, 25.25), 8.43 (2.91, 24.47) and 4.04 (1.34, 12.17) respectively. P-trends were all <0.05, indicating that VO 2, VCO 2 and VO 2/Lac were linearly and negatively associated with the risk of 90-day mortality. In addition, VO 2, VCO 2, and VO 2/Lac were negatively associated with 28-day risk of death and higher VO 2/Lac was negatively associated with length of ICU stay. Conclusions:VO 2, VCO 2 and VO 2/Lac were negatively associated with 90-day mortality risk and 28-day mortality risk in patients with severe ARDS and may be independent risk factors predicting mortality risk of such patients.
10.Relationship between Sleep Problems and Temperament among Infants Aged 12~35 Months
Yanqiong RAO ; Zhen XU ; Jingjing SUN ; Ou ZHANG ; Yu LING
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(4):143-149
Objective To analyze the sleep problems and temperament characteristics of children aged 12-35 months so as to understand the relationship between the sleep problems and temperament in early childhood.Methods 129 toddlers with sleep problems and 129 normal controls were selected.The brief infant sleep questionnaire(BISQ)was used to investigate children's sleep problems and the temperament questionnaire was used to investigate their temperament characteristics.The influence of temperament on sleep problems was analyzed by Logistic regression analysis.Results The temperament types of children aged 12 to 35 months with sleep problems were mainly easy to cultivate and moderately easy to cultivate.There was a statistically significant difference(P<0.05)in the comparison of easily cultivating temperament types between the children with the sleep problems and the control group;Compared with the control group,there were statistically significant differences(P<0.05)in the five dimensions of avoidance,adaptability,emotional essence,persistence,and attention dispersion among children with sleep problems.Compared with the temperament type of easy to cultivate,the proportion of sleep problems in children intermediately easy to cultivate and slow to start was higher(both P<0.05)Conclusion There is a certain relationship between the sleep problems and temperament types in children aged 12 to 35 months.Early understanding of sleep problems and temperament characteristics of toddlers can guide parents to adjust their education methods in time,give parents"individualized"sleep guidance and intervention,reduce the occurrence of long-term development problems and promote the healthy physical and mental development of toddlers.

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