1.Exploring Mechanism of Chaihu Jia Longgu Mulitang in Depressive-like Rats via AMPK/SIRT1/NF-κB/NLRP3 Signaling Pathway
Guang WANG ; Xinhua SONG ; Jie YANG ; Jinyao XU ; Junhua MEI ; Chao CHEN ; Guohua CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(11):144-152
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Chaihu Jia Longgu Mulitang(CJLM) on depression-like behaviors and neuroinflammation in rats subjected to social isolation combined with chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS), and to explore the potential underlying mechanisms. MethodsSixty male SD rats were randomly divided into a normal group, a model group, and low-, medium-, and high-dose CJLM groups(2.89, 5.78, 11.56 g·kg-1), as well as a fluoxetine group(10 mg·kg-1). Except for the normal group, all other groups were subjected to social isolation combined with CUMS for 63 d. During the first 35 d, depression models were established only, and from day 36 onward, modeling and drug administration were conducted simultaneously for a total intervention period of 28 d. Depression-like behaviors were evaluated using the sucrose preference test, open-field test, and forced swimming test. Hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was performed to observe hippocampal histomorphology. Immunohistochemistry(IHC) was used to detect the expression levels of ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1(Iba1) and gasdermin D(GSDMD) proteins in the hippocampus. Western blot analysis was employed to determine the protein expression levels of adenosine 5′-monophosphate(AMP)-activated protein kinase(AMPK) and phosphorylated(p)-AMPK, silent information regulator 1(SIRT1), nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB) and p-NF-κB, NOD-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3), and Caspase-1 in the hippocampus. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(Real-time PCR) was used to detect the mRNA expression levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin(IL)-6, and IL-1β in the hippocampus. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group showed a decreased sucrose preference rate(P<0.01), reduced total movement distance(P<0.01), prolonged immobility time(P<0.01), and decreased central zone residence time(P<0.01) in the open-field test, and increased immobility time in the forced swimming test(P<0.01). Hippocampal neuronal structure was damaged. The contents of Iba1 and GSDMD in the hippocampus were significantly increased(P<0.01). The protein expression levels of p-AMPK and SIRT1 in the hippocampus were significantly decreased(P<0.01), whereas the protein expression levels of p-NF-κB, NLRP3, and Caspase-1 were significantly increased(P<0.01). The mRNA expression levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in the hippocampus were significantly upregulated(P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the low-, medium-, and high-dose CJLM groups and the fluoxetine group all were able to reverse depression-like behavioral changes, as evidenced by increased sucrose preference rate, increased total movement distance with shortened immobility time in the open-field test, prolonged central zone residence time, and reduced immobility time in the forced swimming test(P<0.05, P<0.01). Meanwhile, hippocampal neuronal structural damage was alleviated. In the hippocampus, the expression levels of Iba1 and GSDMD were downregulated, the expression levels of p-AMPK and SIRT1 were upregulated, and the abnormal elevations of p-NF-κB, NLRP3, Caspase-1, as well as IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α mRNA were suppressed(P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionCJLM can ameliorate depression-like behaviors in rats subjected to social isolation combined with CUMS and attenuate hippocampal neuroinflammation and pyroptosis, suggesting that its effects may be associated with the regulation of AMPK/SIRT1/NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway.
2.Introduction and enlightenment of the Recommendations and Expert Consensus for What Laboratory Tests and Physiologic Triggers Should Guide the Decision to Administer a Platelet or Plasma Transfusion in Critically ill Children and What Product Attributes Are Optimal to Guide Specific Product Selection? From the Transfusion and Anemia Expertise Initiative-Control/Avoidance of Bleeding
Xionghui ZHOU ; Jiaohui ZENG ; Hao TANG ; Lan GU ; Zhi LIN ; Dan WANG ; Mingyi ZHAO ; Minghua YANG ; Rong GUI ; Rong HUANG ; Junhua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(11):1641-1649
Based on systematic review and consensus meetings of international multidisciplinary experts, the Transfusion and Anemia Expert Initiative—Control/Avoidance of Bleeding (TAXI-CAB) project team developed management strategies for platelet and plasma transfusion in critically ill children. This consensus presents five expert consensus statements and two recommendations addressing two key questions: 1) What Laboratory Tests and Physiologic Triggers Should Guide the Decision to Administer a Platelet or Plasma Transfusion in Critically ill Children? 2) What Product Attributes Are Optimal to Guide Specific Product Selection? This consensus provides guidance for decision-making regarding plasma and platelet transfusion in critically ill children in two aspects: relevant laboratory testing indicators and additional special properties of blood components. This article explains the rationale behind the recommendations in this part of the guideline, aiming to emphasize the need for clinicians to develop transfusion strategies based on multidimensional assessment, while calling for enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based research to optimize blood management in critically ill children, reducing the risk of over-transfusion and improving treatment outcomes. Furthermore, there remains an urgent need for further research to explore laboratory indicators associated with bleeding risk to guide transfusion therapy.
3.Efficacy of intravesical electrical stimulation and extracorporeal shock wave therapy for female non-obstructive detrusor underactivity: a reinforcement learning optimization approach
Zhen WANG ; Zhongle XU ; Junhua XI ; Yanbin ZHANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(12):1056-1063
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of intravesical electrical stimulation (IVES) and low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) in improving bladder emptying function in female patients with non-obstructive detrusor underactivity (NODU), and to further assess the clinical value of an individualized integrated treatment strategy guided by reinforcement learning (RL) optimization. Methods A total of 98 female patients diagnosed with NODU by urodynamic testing at the Department of Urology, the Second People's Hospital of Hefei, duirng Jun.2023 and Feb.2025 were prospectively enrolled. Patients were randomly assigned (1∶1∶1) to three groups:the IVES group (n=33), the Li-ESWT group (n=35), and the RL group (n=30). Clinical outcomes before and after the 4-week treatment were compared among the three groups, including peak detrusor pressure during urination (PdetQmax), maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax), post-void residual (PVR), bladder contractility index (BCI), patient perception of bladder condition-scale (PPBC-S), incontinence impact questionnaire-short form 7 (IIQ-7), urogenital distress inventory-short form 6 (UDI-6), total efficiency and satisfaction.A RL model was trained based on clinical data, with a model structure diagram and reward convergence curve plotted to validate the utility of the RL system in optimizing individualized treatment parameters. Results There were no statistically significant differences in baseline characteristics among the three groups (P>0.05). After 4 weeks of treatment, all groups demonstrated significant improvements in PdetQmax, Qmax, and BCI, along with significant reductions in PVR, PPBC-S, IIQ-7, and UDI-6 scores (all P<0.01). Notably, the RL group exhibited significantly greater improvements in PdetQmax, Qmax, and BCI, and more pronounced reductions in PVR, PPBC-S, IIQ-7, and UDI-6 scores than the IVES and Li-ESWT groups (all P<0.05). Specifically, the RL group showed the most substantial improvements in Qmax, PVR, and BCI than the other two groups (all P<0.01). The total effective rate in the RL group was 90.0% (27/30), which was higher than that of the IVES group (81.8%,27/33) and the Li-ESWT group (77.1%,27/35), but the differences were not statistically significant (χ
=2.63, P=0.27). The Li-ESWT group had a satisfaction rate of 51.4% (18/35), which was higher than that of the RL group (30.0%,9/30) and the IVES group (27.3%,9/33), but the differences were not statistically significant (χ
=6.76, P=0.34). No serious adverse events were observed in any group. After approximately 200 iterations, the reward value of the RL agent stabilized, and the individualized treatment parameters recommended further optimized bladder emptying efficiency. Conclusion Compared to IVES and Li-ESWT, the RL-optimized individualized comprehensive treatment strategy can significantly improve the bladder emptying function in women with NODU.
4.Analysis of national external quality assessment results for transfusion compatibility test, 2018 to 2023
Junhua HU ; Peng ZHANG ; Jiali LIU ; Zhiguo WANG ; Yanming LIU ; Shengchen TIAN ; Wanru MA ; Xiang LI ; Xuebin ZHAO ; Feng XUE ; Yuntian WANG ; Dong LIN ; Zheng SUN ; Jiwu GONG ; Lin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(12):1720-1727
Objective: To analyze the results of national external quality assessment (EQA) for transfusion compatibility test from 2018 to 2023, with the aim of providing references for improving laboratory testing quality and ensuring the safety of clinical blood transfusion. Methods: Three EQA programs were conducted annually, each distributing 22 quality assessment samples. Participating transfusion laboratories were required to complete testing within specified deadlines and to submit results along with documentation of testing methodologies, reagents, and equipment used. National Center for Clinical Laboratories (NCCL) conducted statistical analysis of laboratory results, evaluated testing outcomes and related circumstances, and provided feedback to participating laboratories. EQA data from transfusion laboratories across China from 2018 to 2023 were collected and systematically analyzed. Results: From 2018 to 2023, the qualification rates for all five items (ABO forward typing, ABO reverse typing, Rh blood group typing, antibody screening, and cross-matching) were 67.59%, 77.11%, 77.38%, 72.78%, 79.96%, and 85.16%, respectively. The mean qualification rates for ABO forward typing, ABO reverse typing, RhD blood group typing, antibody screening, and cross-matching over the past six years were 96.25%±0.59%, 90.45%±4.52%, 96.05%±0.71%, 90.88%±2.86%, and 88.34%±3.48%, respectively. The qualification rates in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 all showed a stable trend of "blood stations>tertiary hospitals>secondary hospitals". The mean qualification rate of laboratories in secondary hospitals from 2018 to 2023 was significantly lower than those of laboratories in tertiary hospitals and blood stations (P<0.05), while no significant difference was observed between laboratories in tertiary hospitals and blood stations (P>0.05). The micro column agglutination method was the most widely used in all five tests. In the four test items, namely ABO forward typing, ABO reverse typing, antibody screening, and cross-matching, there was a statistically significant difference in the qualification rate of micro column agglutination method compared to other methods (P<0.05). There was a statistical difference in the qualification rate between manual and automated detection using micro column agglutination method in the cross-matching tests (P<0.05), whereas no significant difference was noted for the other test items (P>0.05). Conclusion: From 2018 to 2023, the number of laboratories participating in EQA activities has been increasing year by year, and the qualification rate has shown an overall upward trend. The type of laboratory is a key factor affecting the qualification rate, and the testing capabilities of some laboratories still need to be improved. The micro column agglutination method is widely used in transfusion compatibility tests. The established EQA program effectively monitors quality issues in laboratories, drives continuous improvement, and ensures sustained enhancement of testing standards to safeguard clinical blood safety.
5.Impact of five-element music combined with sandplay therapy on emotions and life quality in patients with malignant tumors
Yali LIU ; Yifan LIU ; Junhua LIU ; Enjie WANG
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(6):1366-1371
Objective To evaluate the effect of five-element music combined with sandplay therapy in improving negative emotions and enhancing quality of life in patients with malignant tumors.Methods A to-tal of 112 malignant tumor patients meeting inclusion and exclusion criterias were enrolled and randomly di-vided into four groups by using random number table method:control group,five-element music group,sand-play therapy group,and combined therapy group,with 28 patients in every group.The control group received routine nursing and psychological care;the five-element music group received routine nursing,psychological care and five-element music therapy;the sandplay therapy group received routine nursing,psychological care,and sandplay therapy;the combined therapy group received routine nursing,psychological care,five-element music,and sandplay therapy.Interventions were conducted once a week for 6 weeks.Changes in self-rating anxiety scale(SAS),self-rating depression scale(SDS),and quality of life core scale(QLQ-C30)scores were compared among the four groups.Results Before treatment,there were no significant differences in SAS,SDS,or QLQ-C30 subscale scores among the four groups(P>0.05).After treatment,SAS and SDS scores decreased,while QLQ-C30 subscale scores increased in all four groups(P<0.05).After treatment,inter-group comparisons showed significant differences in SAS,SDS,and QLQ-C30 subscale scores(P<0.05),with the combined therapy group showing the best efficacy.The SAS and SDS scores in the five-element music group,sandplay therapy group,and combined therapy group were lower than those in the control group,while QLQ-C30 subscale scores were higher(P<0.05).No significant differences were observed between the five-element music group and sandplay therapy group in SAS,SDS,or QLQ-C30 subscale scores(P>0.05).The combined therapy group had significantly lower SAS and SDS scores and higher QLQ-C30 subscale scores than the five-element music group and sandplay therapy group(P<0.05).Conclusion Five-element music com-bined with sandplay therapy can significantly improve negative emotions and quality of life in patients with malignant tumors.
6.A method for determining fluoride in water using a fully automated biochemical analyzer
Tingting LIU ; Kaiqian WANG ; Junhua ZHANG ; Yue HU ; Ji'an XIE ; Gang DING ; Weidong LI ; Shudong XU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(2):142-145
Objective:To establish a method for determination of fluoride in water using a fully automated biochemical analyzer (abbreviated as this method).Methods:Based on the parameters of the fully automatic biochemical analyzer, appropriate reagent volumes and reaction time were optimized to determine fluoride ions in water within the standard curve range (0.0 - 2.0 mg/L). The method was validated through evaluation of linear range, detection limit, precision, accuracy, and comparative analysis with the manual measurement results of fluoride reagent spectrophotometric method specified in the "Standard Examination Methods for Drinking Water - Part 5: Inorganic Nonmetallic indices" (GB/T 5750.5-2023).Results:Within the range of 0.0 - 2.0 mg/L fluoride mass concentration, the absolute values of the correlation coefficients were > 0.999 0 and the detection limit of this method was 0.082 mg/L. The relative standard deviation for the determination of fluoride level in water samples with low, medium and high fluoride mass concentrations was 4.03%, 2.16% and 1.68%, respectively. The spiked recovery rates were 98.1%, 99.5%, and 100.2%, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between the results obtained by this method and manual measurement ( t = 1.07, P = 0.295). Conclusion:This method exhibits high sensitivity, accuracy, and efficiency in detecting fluoride, enabling rapid sample detection through instrumental automation instead of manual operation.
7.A Visualization Analysis of Clinical Literature on Acupuncture-Moxibustion for Post-stroke Shoulder-Hand Syndrome in the Past Decade
Kezhu CHEN ; Tong LIU ; Yunyi MAI ; Peiyu LIU ; Yingjie FAN ; Junhua WANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(7):1628-1636
Objective To analyze the research hotspots,frontiers,and trends in clinical randomized controlled trials(RCTs)on acupuncture-moxibustion for post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome(SHS)over the past decade using bibliometric and knowledge mapping methods.Methods The clinical RCTs on acupuncture-moxibustion for post-stroke SHS from five Chinese and English databases were retrieved,including CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,PubMed,and Web of Science(WOS).CiteSpace and VOSviewer were employed for analysis,and visualized knowledge maps were generated.Results A total of 1 226 Chinese and 20 English articles were included,with both reaching publication peaks in 2021.The top three institutions in terms of output were Huguosi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine,The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine,and Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine.The most prolific author was Song Fengjun,while Pei Jian had the highest centrality.The five most frequently used keywords were shoulder-hand syndrome,stroke,acupuncture-moxibustion,rehabilitation training,and joint mobility.Emerging research topics included activities of daily living,limb function,and range of motion.Conclusion Clinical research on acupuncture-moxibustion for post-stroke SHS holds significant developmental potential.Strengthening international collaboration to explore therapeutic mechanisms is recommended,and researchers should continue optimizing treatment protocols to enhance the quality of clinical evidence.
8.Introduction and enlightenment of the Recommendations and Expert Consensus for Plasm a and Platelet Transfusion Practice in Critically ill Children: from the Transfusion and Anemia Expertise Initiative-Control/Avoidance of Bleeding (TAXI-CAB)
Lu LU ; Jiaohui ZENG ; Hao TANG ; Lan GU ; Junhua ZHANG ; Zhi LIN ; Dan WANG ; Mingyi ZHAO ; Minghua YANG ; Rong HUANG ; Rong GUI
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(4):585-594
To guide transfusion practice in critically ill children who often need plasma and platelet transfusions, the Transfusion and Anemia Expertise Initiative-Control/Avoidance of Bleeding (TAXI-CAB) developed Recommendations and Expert Consensus for Plasma and Platelet Transfusion Practice in Critically Ill Children. This guideline addresses 53 recommendations related to plasma and platelet transfusion in critically ill children with 8 kinds of diseases, laboratory testing, selection/treatment of plasma and platelet components, and research priorities. This paper introduces the specific methods and results of the recommendation formation of the guideline.
9.Research progress on immune regulation and clinical treatment strategies in respiratory viral infections
Tao LIU ; Tianyuan ZHANG ; Lin MA ; Qianru ZHAO ; Junhua ZHANG ; Yu WANG ; Lu CHEN ; Han ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(1):231-240,245
Respiratory viral infections such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infections continue to rapidly increase in patients worldwide.Host immune responses to respiratory viruses play a key role in the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of the disease.Respiratory viruses not only activate antiviral immune responses,but also may lead to uncontrolled inflammatory re-sponses,characterized by significant release of pro-inflammatory cytokines in severely infected patients,resulting in lymphopenia,lymphocyte dysfunction,and abnormalities in immune cells such as neutrophils and macrophages.These respiratory virus-induced im-mune abnormalities may lead to microbial infection,septic shock,and severe multiorgan dysfunction.Therefore,clarifying the immu-nopathogenic mechanisms of patients with respiratory viral infections can guide clinical treatment and patient prognosis;in addition,rational regulation of the immune response of respiratory viruses in the host,including enhancing antiviral immunity while suppressing systemic inflammation,may be the key to successful treatment.This review mainly discusses the immunomodulation and related clini-cal treatment strategies for respiratory viral infections to help develop new therapeutic strategies for respiratory viral infections and pa-tient prognosis.
10.Association between daily physical activity patterns and dyslipidemia among people receiving physical examination aged 40-65 years
Guangyan MAO ; Juzhen JIN ; Li ZHENG ; Jin HU ; Xiaoling SONG ; Yuanhao SHANG ; Junhua WANG ; Ziyun WANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2025;19(11):908-914
Objective:To analyze the association between daily physical activity patterns and dyslipidemia among people receiving physical examination aged 40-65 years.Methods:This cross-sectional study consecutively enrolled 864 participants aged 40-65 years and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria who underwent health check-ups at the Physical Examination Center of Fuquan First People′s Hospital from March to November in 2022. The data of general characteristics, physical activity, physical examination findings, and lipid profiles were collected. The daily physical activity patterns were identified using K-means clustering analysis. The unconditional binary logistic regression was employed to explore the associations between these activity patterns and dyslipidemia, followed by subgroup analyses.Results:The physical activity of the 864 study participants (517 males and 347 females) included in the analysis was divided into 4 patterns (G1: low physical activity; G2: active commuting; G3: housework; G4: leisure exercise). Using G1 as a reference, after adjusting for confounders, G4 was negatively associated with low high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ( OR=0.37, 95% CI: 0.14-1.00) ( P=0.05). In the male, G3 was negatively associated with dyslipidemia ( OR=0.44, 95% CI: 0.21-0.93) and low HDL-C ( OR=0.25, 95% CI: 0.10-0.68) (both P<0.05). In the subjects aged 50 years and above, G2 was negatively associated with dyslipidemia ( OR=0.52, 95% CI: 0.30-0.90), hypertriglyceridemia ( OR=0.50, 95% CI: 0.28-0.90) and low HDL-C ( OR=0.47, 95% CI: 0.24-0.91) (all P<0.05). In those who never or occasionally stayed up late, G2 was negatively associated with hypertriglyceridemia ( OR=0.31, 95% CI: 0.13-0.75) ( P<0.05); in those who stayed up late often, G4 was negatively associated with dyslipidemia ( OR=0.33, 95% CI: 0.13-0.85) and low HDL-C ( OR=0.19, 95% CI: 0.04-0.84) (both P<0.05). In the centrally obese population, G2 was negatively associated with dyslipidemia ( OR=0.55, 95% CI: 0.35-0.88) and hypertriglyceridemia ( OR=0.54, 95% CI: 0.33-0.86) (both P<0.05). Conclusions:Association between different physical activity patterns and dyslipidemia varied among adults aged 40-65 years undergoing health check-ups. Leisure-time exercise is associated with a reduced risk of dyslipidemia, while household activities also emerges as a beneficial factor linked to lower dyslipidemia risk particularly in the male population.

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