1.Analysis of the incidence and mortality trends of type 2 diabetic nephropathy in China from 1990 to 2021
Xuewei DOU ; Wenfei CUI ; Ling NIU ; Binglei YIN ; Jinjin WANG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(1):176-182
ObjectiveTo analyze the long-term trend of incidence and mortality of type 2 diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in China from 1990 to 2021. MethodsThe Joinpoint regression model was used to analyze the average annual percentage change (AAPC) of standardized incidence rate and standardized mortality rate, and the age-period-cohort (APC) model was constructed to analyze the longitudinal age change, period and cohort effect risk ratio (RR). ResultsFrom 1990 to 2021, the standardized incidence rate of type 2 DKD in males and females showed an overall upward trend, with AAPC of 0.08% and 0.36%, respectively. The age-standardized mortality rate of the total population and female showed a downward trend, with AAPC of -0.61% and -1.03%, respectively. However, there was no significant difference in males. APC model showed that the age effect existed: the peak age was 75-79 years old, the mortality rate of females increased, and the mortality rate of males decreased after 80-84 years old. For the effect of time period, the risk of type 2 DKD incidence in females in 2017—2021 was 1.05 times that in 2002—2006, and the risk of death in males and females in 2017—2021 was 0.84 and 0.71 times that in 2002—2006, respectively. For cohort effects, the highest risk of disease was seen in men and women born in 1967—1971, and the highest risk of death was seen in men born in 1952—1956 and women born in 1912—1916. ConclusionFrom 1990 to 2021, the standardized incidence rate of type 2 DKD in China shows an upward trend, and the standardized mortality rate shows a downward trend. It is necessary to strengthen the health behavior publicity and education of type 2 DKD, and actively carry out early screening to reduce the disease burden.
2.Prognostic risk classification of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: Data-driven exploration and prospect
Ying WANG ; Yuqing ZHAO ; Jinjin LIU ; You DENG ; Hong YOU ; Jingjie ZHAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(2):427-431
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), as one of the most common chronic liver diseases in the world, poses a severe challenge to precision diagnosis and treatment due to its complex pathogenesis and highly heterogeneous disease progression. Existing clinical classification systems cannot meet the needs for comprehensively analyzing the complexity of the disease and the heterogeneity of its adverse outcomes. In recent years, data-driven prognostic risk classification methods have gradually emerged, optimizing the ability for predicting adverse outcomes and enhancing the accuracy of identifying different endpoint outcomes. However, such paradigm of “classify first, associate outcomes later” suffers from a “black-box” nature, and there are various indicators for classification, leading to limited stability and generalizability in clinical application. Future research needs to integrate or establish large-scale population cohorts, develop outcome-oriented prognostic risk classification models, incorporate dynamic data, refine classification algorithms, and validate their generalizability across multiple populations, thereby providing reliable support for the precision diagnosis and treatment of MAFLD.
3.Mechanism of Acanthopanacis Senticosi Radix et Rhizoma seu Caulis Extract in Treating Parkinson's Disease Based on Lipidomics
Ningxia LU ; Ao GAO ; Yehao WANG ; Jinjin YANG ; Yi LU ; Fang LU ; Shumin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(6):91-99
ObjectiveAbnormal lipids in neurons can cause the accumulation of α-synuclein(α-syn). This study aimed to explore the mechanism of Acanthopanacis Senticosi Radix et Rhizoma seu Caulis extract (ASH) in treating Parkinson's disease (PD) mice using lipidomics combined with network pharmacology. MethodsMice were divided into the blank group, model group and ASH (45.5 mg·kg-1) group. Motor ability was evaluated by pole climbing time and autonomous activity count; The oxidative stress indicators were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Lipid biomarkers in brain tissues were screened and identified by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS), and metabolic pathway analysis was conducted. The key targets of ASH for PD treatment were explored using network pharmacology. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) database was used for pathway enrichment analysis, and the "compound-reaction-enzyme-gene" network was constructed using the MetScape plugin. The protein expression levels of glutathione S-transferase P1 (GSTP1), glutathione S-transferase Mu 2 (GSTM2), prostaglandin peroxide synthase 1 (PTGS1), prostaglandin peroxide synthase 2 (PTGS2), and prostaglandin E synthase (PTGES) were validated by Western blot. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group showed significantly prolonged pole climbing time and reduced autonomous activity count (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the ASH group demonstrated significantly faster pole climbing and increased autonomous activity count (P<0.01). The model group exhibited significantly decreased superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) levels, and increased malondialdehyde (MDA) level in brain tissues compared with the blank group (P<0.01). The ASH group showed increased SOD and GSH-Px levels and decreased MDA level compared with the model group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Lipidomics analysis identified 10 differential metabolites and 8 differential metabolic pathways. Network pharmacological analysis revealed 213 intersection targets between ASH components and PD, with KEGG enrichment involving the sphingolipid signaling pathway, lipid arteriosclerosis, phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway, mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK) signaling pathway, and hypoxia inducible factor-1(HIF-1) signaling pathway. Integrated lipidomics and network pharmacology analysis highlighted the central role of the arachidonic acid metabolic pathway. The Western blot results showed that ASH effectively up-regulated GSTP1, GSTM2, and PTGS1 protein expression, and down-regulated PTGS2 and PTGES protein expression. ConclusionASH can ameliorate behavioral deficits, exert antioxidant effects, regulate lipid differential metabolites and the arachidonic acid metabolic pathway, thereby exerting therapeutic effects in PD model mice.
4.Comparison between ultrafiltration and dextran gel method in the purification of Tfn/PCL micelles
Lingbo YU ; Yadong ZHANG ; Rui XU ; Yuyu SUN ; Huiyun WANG ; Jinjin YANG ; Yanan CUI
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(2):258-263
ObjectiveTo compare the differences between the ultrafiltration method and the dextran gel filtration method during the purification of Tfn-modified PCL micelles by using purification efficiency and micelle purity as indicators. MethodsCoumarin-6 (C6) was used as a fluorescent probe and was loaded into HOOC-PEG-PCL to form PCL micelles by the film-dispersion method. Tfn was then conjugated to the surface of PCL micelles via an amidation reaction, resulting in two types of micelles: Tfn/PCLH and Tfn/PCLL. The pharmaceutical properties of the two types of micelles were characterized. The micelles were then purified through ultrafiltration method and dextran gel method respectively, and the efficiency of the two methods, along with the purity of the final micelles, was compared. The density of Tfn on the surface of PCL micelles was also calculated. ResultsThe hydrated diameter of PCL micelles was approximately 73 nm, and the C6 loading efficiency was around 0.046%. The size increased to 134 nm and 158 nm for Tfn/PCLL and Tfn/PCLH, respectively. The micelle population was monodisperse. The purification results showed that, for the ultrafiltration method, after two and one rounds of purification, the Tfn/C6 ratio stabilized at 23.6 and 3.4 for Tfn/PCLH and Tfn/PCLL, respectively. For the dextran gel filtration method, the Tfn/C6 ratio reached 23.7 for the Tfn/PCLH group after two rounds of purification. However, for the Tfn/PCLL group, the Tfn/C6 ratio increased during four rounds of dextran gel purification, and a significant difference (P = 0.042 4) was observed between the first and last filtrations. The density of Tfn in the final micelles were calculated. For the ultrafiltration method, the Tfn density of Tfn/PCLH and Tfn/PCLL were 94.9% and 13.8%, respectively. For the dextran gel filtration method, the density of the two micelles were 95.6% and 14.4%, respectively. For Tfn/PCLL group, the density results revealing a statistically significant difference (P=0.000 2). ConclusionThe purification efficiency of the two methods is comparable. However, the purity of the final micelles shows a significant difference, with the dextran gel filtration method resulting in higher purity, particularly for the Tfn/PCLL micelles.
5.Research on quality control of the potential allergic ingredient scutellarin in Shuganning Injection
HE Feng ; CAO Lu ; YANG Cuiping ; LI Jing ; ZHANG Quan ; WANG Jinjin ; L& ; #252 Yanni ; HAN Shengli
Drug Standards of China 2026;27(1):0037-0042
Objective: Scutellarin in Shuganning injection has potential allergenicity and is prone to causing anaphylactoid reactions. There is an urgent need to establish a simple and rapid chromatographic quantitative method to achieve the limit control of scutellarin in Shuganning injection.
Methods: For scutellarin, HPLC method was used in the quantitative analysis using a Shim-pack GIS C18 (2.1 mm×150 mm, 5 μm) column. The mobile phase was a blend of 0.1% trifluoroacetic acid in water and acetonitrile, and gradient elution progress was applied for the whole process. The flow rate was 0.3 mL·min-1 and the column temperature was maintained at 37 ℃. The detecting wavelength was 320 nm.
Results: The linear regression equation was y=51 456x-27 352, the correlation coefficient r=0.999 8, namely the calibration curve was linear in the range of 1.02-102.00 μg·mL-1; the average recovery was 103.76%; the detection and quantification limit for determining scutellarin was 0.16 μg·mL-1 and 0.57 μg·mL-1, respectively; the injection sample was stable at room temperature for 48 h.
Conclusion: This method is easy to operate, reproducible and has high accuracy, thus can be used for quality control of Shuganning injection.
6.Blood management strategy for massive transfusion patients in frigid plateau region
Haiying WANG ; Jinjin ZHANG ; Lili CHEN ; Xiaoli SUN ; Cui WEI ; Yongli HUANG ; Yingchun ZHU ; Chong CHEN ; Yanchao XING
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(2):268-273
[Objective] To explore the strategy of blood management in patients with massive transfusion in the frigid plateau region. [Methods] The treatment process of a patient with liver rupture in the frigid plateau region was analyzed, and the blood management strategy of the frigid plateau region was discussed in combination with the difficulties of blood transfusion and literature review. [Results] The preoperative complete blood count (CBC) test results of the patient were as follows: RBC 3.14×1012/L, Hb 106 g/L, HCT 30.40%, PLT 115.00×109/L; coagulation function: PT 18.9 s, FiB 1.31 g/L, DD > 6 μg/mL, FDP 25.86 μg/mL; ultrasound examination and imaging manifestations suggested liver contusion and laceration / intraparenchymal hematoma, splenic contusion and laceration, and massive blood accumulation in the abdominal cavity; it was estimated that the patient's blood loss was ≥ 2 000 mL, and massive blood transfusion was required during the operation; red blood cell components were timely transfused during the operation, and the blood component transfusion was guided according to the patient's CBC and coagulation function test results, providing strong support and guarantee for the successful treatment of the patient. The patient recovered well after the operation, and the CBC test results were as follows: RBC 4.32×1012/L, Hb 144 g/L, HCT 39.50%, PLT 329.00×109/L; coagulation function: APTT 29.3 s, PT 12.1 s, FiB 2.728 g/L, DD>6 μg/mL, FDP 25.86 μg/mL. The patient was discharged after 20 days, and regular follow-up reexamination showed no abnormal results. [Conclusion] Individualized blood management strategy should comprehensively consider the patient’s clinical symptoms, the degree of hemoglobin decline, dynamic coagulation test results and existing treatment conditions. Efficient and reasonable patient blood management strategies can effectively improve the clinical outcomes of massive transfusion patients in the frigid plateau region.
7.Research Progress on Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
Jin GONG ; Jinjin ZHANG ; Lili CHEN ; Hui WANG ; Yanchao XING
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(1):75-82
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease characterized by synovial inflammation, cartilage loss. Often manifesting as joint pain and limited mobility, it severely affects the quality of life of patients. Traditional treatment methods such as pharmacological injections and surgical interventions primarily aim to alleviate symptoms but have limited effects on cartilage repair. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs), due to their anti-inflammatory and chondrogenic capabilities, is considered a new hope for the treatment of KOA. This article synthesizes the latest research findings from both domestic and international sources to discuss the theoretical basis for the clinical application of hUC-MSCs in treating KOA, clinical study design, and efficacy evaluation. It also addresses the challenges in the clinical application of hUC-MSCs and explores future directions, in the hope of providing feasible theoretical support for the treatment of KOA with hUC-MSCs.
8.Relationship between the expression of serum miR-488 and miR-184 and the occurrence of preeclampsia in patients with gestational hypertension
Dandan WANG ; Mengye DENG ; Hong SHEN ; Jinjin WANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(3):276-280,286
Objective To investigate the relationship between the expression of serum microRNA(miR)-488 and miR-184 and the occurrence of preeclampsia in patients with gestational hypertension.Methods A to-tal of 128 patients with gestational hypertension admitted to a hospital from June 2022 to March 2023 were se-lected and divided into the simple gestational hypertension group(55 cases)and the combined with pre-eclampsia group(73 cases)according to whether they developed preeclampsia.Another 46 healthy pregnant women in the same period were selected as the control group.Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to detect miR-488 and miR-184 expression in each group,and multiple Logistic regres-sion was used to analyze the influencing factors of the occurrence of preeclampsia in patients with gestational hypertension.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the predictive value of each influencing factor in the occurrence of preeclampsia in patients with gestational hypertension,and Pearson cor-relation was used to analyze the correlation between serum miR-488,miR-184 and placental growth factor.Re-sults Compared with the control group,the expressions of serum miR-488 and miR-184 were increased in the simple pregnancy hypertension group and the combined with preeclampsia group,and the differences were sta-tistically significant(P<0.05).Compared with mild preeclampsia group,serum miR-488 and miR-184 ex-pressions were increased in severe preeclampsia group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).There were significant differences in gravida and parity,systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pres-sure,urinary protein quantity and placental growth factor levels between the combined with preeclampsia group and the simple pregnancy hypertension group(P<0.05).Multiple Logistic regression analysis showed that gravida and parity,systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,urinary protein quantity,miR-488 and miR-184 were risk factors for preeclampsia in patients with gestational hypertension(P<0.05),and placental growth factor was protective factor for preeclampsia in patients with gestational hypertension(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that the prediction efficiency of miR-488+miR-184 was significantly better than that of serum miR-488(Z=2.530,P=0.011)and miR-184(Z=2.437,P=0.015)alone.Serum miR-488 and miR-184 were negatively correlated with placental growth factor(r=-4.361,-4.288,P<0.05).Con-clusion Serum miR-488 and miR-184 have predictive value in the occurrence of preeclampsia in patients with gestational hypertension.
9.Analysis on differential expression of miRNA in urinary exosomes of IgA nephropathy with damp heat constitution
Junqiao SHAO ; Weiqiang JIANG ; Ming WANG ; Jinjin XIA
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(7):919-926
Objective:To conduct bioinformatics analysis by detecting and screening differentially expressed miRNAs in urine exosomes of subjects with damp heat IgA nephropathy, non damp heat IgA nephropathy, and healthy individuals; To explore the role of miRNAs in renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted to select 40 subjects with primary IgA nephropathy diagnosed by renal biopsy in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University from November 2021 to February 2023, who were divided into damp-heat group and non-damp-heat group according to TCM constitution, with 20 cases in each group; 10 healthy subjects were also recruited for control observation.High-speed centrifugation and Illumina high-throughput sequencing technology were used to isolate and detect the expression of miRNA in urine exosomes from three groups of people, and their differential expression profiles were constructed. Bioinformatics analysis was performed on differentially expressed genes to determine the main biological functions of differentially expressed miRNAs and the signaling pathways they may participate in.Results:Compared with the non-damp heat group, there were 231 miRNAs with abnormal expression in the urine exosomes of the damp heat group, including 119 up-regulated and 112 down-regulated. Through GO enrichment and KEGG analysis, differentially expressed miRNAs may participate in the occurrence and development of renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis through MAPK signaling pathway, PI3K Akt signaling pathway, Hippo signaling pathway, Ras signaling pathway, Wnt signaling pathway, mTOR signaling pathway, etc., involving biological processes such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, cell deformation (EMT), migration and invasion, and tissue and organ fibrosis. MiR-29c-3p expression levels in the urinary exosome miRNA expression profiles of subjects in the three groups were lower in the damp-heat group, but higher in the non-damp-heat group versus the healthy control group, of which, the damp-heat group was lower than the non-damp-heat group versus the healthy control group ( P<0.01); there was no significant difference between the healthy control group and the non-damp-heat group ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The expression profile of miRNAs in the urine exosomes of subjects with damp heat IgA nephropathy showed significant changes,that the significant down-regulation of miR-29c-3p may be a key factor in exacerbating tubulointerstitial fibrosis in IgA nephropathy.
10.Yang Jun's Clinical Experience in Refined Direct Moxibustion for Treating Functional Dyspepsia of Stuffiness-Fullness Type
Meiwei LI ; Jinjin ZHENG ; Xin WANG ; Wei AN ; Chenhui GAO ; Lan MEI ; Qingping ZHANG ; Jun YANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(7):1713-1718
This article systematically summarizes the clinical experience of Professor Yang Jun,a nationally renowned traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)physician,in applying refined direct moxibustion(applying a moxibustion pen made by Chinese medical extract)to treat functional dyspepsia(FD)of the stuffiness-fullness type.Based on decades of clinical practice,Professor Yang innovatively established a moxibustion therapy system for FD,which centers on TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment.The system emphasizes the refined identification of epigastric stuffiness and fullness syndrome,particularly focusing on the relative significance of abdominal distension and poor appetite.Its therapeutic features lie in establishing the principle of"prioritizing mind regulation while holistically harmonizing body and spirit",combined with personalized moxibustion dosage control and a unique refined direct moxibustion technique.By optimizing the configuration of each step in moxibustion therapy,the system maximizes therapeutic efficacy,providing novel theoretical foundations and clinical strategies for moxibustion treatment of stuffiness-fullness type of FD.

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