1.Role of innate immune mechanisms triggered by mitochondrial DNA release in metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease and targeted intervention strategies
Yu ZHOU ; Kaiyang LI ; Mei YANG ; Qi ZHAO ; Yiming ZHAO ; Fei ZHANG ; Qian WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(8):1960-1966
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disease worldwide, with a complex pathogenesis. Mitochondria play a pivotal role in this disease process, and studies have confirmed that mitochondrial dysfunction can exacerbate metabolic disorders and induce innate immune imbalance, while mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is the core molecule mediating these two pathological effects. After the abnormal release of mtDNA, it can be recognized by intracellular pattern recognition receptors, which in turn triggers innate immune responses and causes tissue damage, forming a pathological pathway of “mtDNA release-immune activation-tissue damage”. Currently, there is a lack of systematic reviews summarizing the mechanism of action of this pathway in different stages of MAFLD and the intervention strategies targeting this pathway. This article systematically reviews the core molecular mechanism of this pathway, its pathological role in the development and progression of MAFLD, and the current intervention strategies targeting this mechanism, in order to provide a theoretical basis for analyzing the pathogenesis of MAFLD and developing novel therapeutic strategies.
2.Exploring Content and Distribution Patterns of 22 Ginsenosides in Stems and Leaves of Panax ginseng with Different Stem Colors by UHPLC-QqQ-MS
Tianxin ZHANG ; Yang YANG ; Jiabing ZHANG ; Lixia WANG ; Xiaoxu CHEN ; Xiaoyu ZHU ; Dade YU ; Hongwei WU ; Zhuju WANG ; Kaiyang LIU ; Liying TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(21):198-209
ObjectiveTo systematically elucidate the accumulation characteristics of secondary metabolites in the stems and leaves of Panax ginseng with different stem colors. MethodsUltra-high-performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-QqQ-MS) was employed to determine the of 22 ginsenosides in the stems and leaves of 2- to 5-year-old P. ginseng plants with green and purple stems. Principal component analysis (PCA), orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA), and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were performed to explore the distribution patterns of ginsenosides from three dimensions: tissue distribution, growth duration, and stem color. Results① Tissue distribution: Leaves served as the primary organ for ginsenoside accumulation, exhibiting significantly higher total ginsenoside content than stems, which indicated distinct tissue-specific distribution of ginsenosides. ② Growth duration: Ginsenoside levels in stems generally peaked in the 2-year-old plants before stabilizing, while those in leaves displayed a declining-rebounding pattern, indicating that the 2-year-old plants (harvest stage) was a critical time point for the resurgence of leaf ginsenosides. ③ Stem color: A stage-specific correlation was observed between stem color and ginsenoside accumulation. In stems, the early-growth stage (2-year-old) of purple-stemmed plants exhibited higher content of specific ginsenosides (e.g., ginsenoside Rk1 and notoginsenoside R1), which may be associated with its stronger early-stage stress resistance. In leaves, the content of core ginsenosides (e.g., ginsenosides Re and Rd) in 5-year-old plants with green stems showed a surpassing trend, demonstrating higher potential of resource development. ConclusionThe accumulation of ginsenosides in P. ginseng stems and leaves is multidimensionally regulated by tissue type, growth duration, and stem color phenotypes. Purple-stemmed plants exhibit early-stage specific ginsenoside accumulation and stress resistance potential, whereas green-stemmed plants are more advantageous for core leaf ginsenoside development at the harvest stage. The findings confirm that aboveground stem color can serve as a biomarker for directed breeding and efficient resource utilization of P. ginseng.
3.Exploring Content and Distribution Patterns of 22 Ginsenosides in Stems and Leaves of Panax ginseng with Different Stem Colors by UHPLC-QqQ-MS
Tianxin ZHANG ; Yang YANG ; Jiabing ZHANG ; Lixia WANG ; Xiaoxu CHEN ; Xiaoyu ZHU ; Dade YU ; Hongwei WU ; Zhuju WANG ; Kaiyang LIU ; Liying TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(21):198-209
ObjectiveTo systematically elucidate the accumulation characteristics of secondary metabolites in the stems and leaves of Panax ginseng with different stem colors. MethodsUltra-high-performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-QqQ-MS) was employed to determine the of 22 ginsenosides in the stems and leaves of 2- to 5-year-old P. ginseng plants with green and purple stems. Principal component analysis (PCA), orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA), and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were performed to explore the distribution patterns of ginsenosides from three dimensions: tissue distribution, growth duration, and stem color. Results① Tissue distribution: Leaves served as the primary organ for ginsenoside accumulation, exhibiting significantly higher total ginsenoside content than stems, which indicated distinct tissue-specific distribution of ginsenosides. ② Growth duration: Ginsenoside levels in stems generally peaked in the 2-year-old plants before stabilizing, while those in leaves displayed a declining-rebounding pattern, indicating that the 2-year-old plants (harvest stage) was a critical time point for the resurgence of leaf ginsenosides. ③ Stem color: A stage-specific correlation was observed between stem color and ginsenoside accumulation. In stems, the early-growth stage (2-year-old) of purple-stemmed plants exhibited higher content of specific ginsenosides (e.g., ginsenoside Rk1 and notoginsenoside R1), which may be associated with its stronger early-stage stress resistance. In leaves, the content of core ginsenosides (e.g., ginsenosides Re and Rd) in 5-year-old plants with green stems showed a surpassing trend, demonstrating higher potential of resource development. ConclusionThe accumulation of ginsenosides in P. ginseng stems and leaves is multidimensionally regulated by tissue type, growth duration, and stem color phenotypes. Purple-stemmed plants exhibit early-stage specific ginsenoside accumulation and stress resistance potential, whereas green-stemmed plants are more advantageous for core leaf ginsenoside development at the harvest stage. The findings confirm that aboveground stem color can serve as a biomarker for directed breeding and efficient resource utilization of P. ginseng.
4.Role and mechanism of T helper 17 cells/regulatory T cells immune balance regulated by the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway mediated in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Qian WANG ; Kaiyang LI ; Mei YANG ; Hang ZHANG ; Shengjin ZHU ; Qi ZHAO ; Jing HUANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(5):942-947
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by hepatocyte fatty degeneration and ballooning degeneration, and it plays an important role in the progression of hepatic steatosis. Recent studies have shown that immune homeostasis imbalance between T helper 17 (Th17) and regulatory T (Treg) cells are closely associated with the pathological process of NASH. Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) is a key cytokine for regulating the differentiation and proliferation of Th17/Treg cells, and TGF-β1 binds to its receptor and activates the Smad signaling pathway, thereby regulating the immune balance of Th17/Treg cells and the expression of inflammatory factors and participating in the repair of liver inflammation. This article systematically reviews the molecular mechanism of the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway in affecting NASH by regulating the immune balance of Th17/Treg cells, in order to provide a theoretical basis for the research on the pathogenesis of NASH and related treatment strategies.
5.Role and mechanism of T helper 17 cells/regulatory T cells immune balance regulated by the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway mediated in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Qian WANG ; Kaiyang LI ; Mei YANG ; Hang ZHANG ; Shengjin ZHU ; Qi ZHAO ; Jing HUANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;42(5):942-947
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH)is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by hepatocyte fatty degeneration and ballooning degeneration,and it plays an important role in the progression of hepatic steatosis.Recent studies have shown that immune homeostasis imbalance between T helper 17(Th17)and regulatory T(Treg)cells are closely associated with the pathological process of NASH.Transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)is a key cytokine for regulating the differentiation and proliferation of Th17/Treg cells,and TGF-β1 binds to its receptor and activates the Smad signaling pathway,thereby regulating the immune balance of Th17/Treg cells and the expression of inflammatory factors and participating in the repair of liver inflammation.This article systematically reviews the molecular mechanism of the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway in affecting NASH by regulating the immune balance of Th17/Treg cells,in order to provide a theoretical basis for the research on the pathogenesis of NASH and related treatment strategies.
6.Advances in Lipidomics Research on Metabolic Associated(Non-alcoholic)Steatohepatitis
Lei XIAO ; Kaiyang LI ; Mei YANG ; Qi ZHAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(11):3362-3372
Metabolic associated(non-alcoholic)steatohepatitis(MASH/NASH)is a progressive form of metabolic associated(non-alcoholic)fatty liver disease(MAFLD/NAFLD),characterized by hepatic fat accumulation,inflammation,with or without fibrosis.It can further progress to liver cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma,and it is a common and frequently-occurring liver disease.In recent years,due to its unique advantages in analyzing lipid metabolism disorders,lipidomics has become an important tool in the research of MASH/NASH.This article reviews the role of lipidomics in elucidating the pathological mechanisms of MASH/NASH,discovering biomarkers,and exploring therapeutic targets,aiming to provide a theoretical basis for basic research and new drug development for MASH/NASH.
7.Effects of scaffold materials combined with biological factors on biological characteristics of dental follicle cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation
Zhongzheng LI ; Zhenghao CHEN ; Ziyou TANG ; Kaiyang LOU ; Rui ZHANG ; Qi LIU ; Na ZHAO ; Kun YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(34):7405-7414
BACKGROUND:Dental follicle cells are widely used in periodontal tissue regeneration engineering because of their excellent characteristics.With the development of biological scaffold materials,their relationship with periodontal tissue regeneration technology is increasingly close.OBJECTIVE:To review the performance of ivory follicle cells under the influence of internal and external biological factors by different experiments,and analyze their effects on the biological characteristics of dental follicle cells with scaffold materials.METHODS:Using"dental follicle cell,scaffolds,material,periodontal tissue regeneration,tissue engineering,review"as English and Chinese key words,the articles published in PubMed,Sciencedirect,and CNKI from 2013 to 2023 were searched,and finally 95 articles were included for analysis and discussion.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Dental follicle cells originate from dental follicle tissue,which has certain stem cell differentiation potential.Because of its excellent performance,it is actively used in periodontal tissue regeneration engineering research.(2)The proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of dental follicle cells are affected by many biological factors,and both endogenous and exogenous factors can promote the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of dental follicle cells to a certain extent.(3)3D printing technology and nanotechnology enable researchers to manufacture more suitable scaffold materials.(4)Polymer materials show us their flexibility and plasticity in periodontal tissue regeneration.We can manufacture targeted scaffold materials according to different defect sites to achieve efficient tissue regeneration.The good biocompatibility of inorganic materials makes them widely used in periodontal tissue regeneration engineering.By adjusting the content of nanoscale inorganic materials or improving the performance of scaffolds,scaffolds with better biocompatibility can be prepared.(5)There are many new synthetic(composite)materials,which show us excellent characteristics.However,because the mechanism of biological factors in scaffold materials on dental follicle cells is complicated,and the research on dental follicle cells is mostly concentrated on in vitro culture,so how to make scaffold materials more suitable for the growth and development of dental follicle cells and apply them safely and effectively in clinical treatment is the future research direction.
8.Research Progress of Active Components of Chinese Materia Medica in the Treatment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Regulating SREBPs Signaling Pathway
Kaiyang LI ; Mei YANG ; Jing HUANG ; Qi ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(10):185-191
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver,which progresses to steatosis,inflammation and fibrosis with the progression of the disease,involving multiple cellular pathways and molecular mechanisms.Sterol regulatory element-binding proteins(SREBPs)have become key regulators of lipid metabolism in NAFLD,providing potential therapeutic targets for NAFLD.This article summarized molecular mechanism of SREBPs in NAFLD,and concluded the active components of Chinese materia medica targeted to regulate the SREBPs signaling pathway.It was found that the active components of Chinese materia medica(glycosides,flavonoids,polyphenols,polysaccharides,alkaloids,etc.)could inhibit the activation of SREBPs,inhibit de novo lipogenesis in the liver,and promote the β oxidation of free fatty acids and cholesterol metabolism,thus delaying or preventing the progress of NAFLD,which provided a reference for the treatment of NAFLD.
9.Construction and application of pediatric diagnosis and treatment island in a tertiary hospital
Kaiyang GENG ; Hesheng CHANG ; Li ZHANG ; Chen WANG ; Liming YANG ; Ming ZHANG ; Ting WANG ; Zhili JI
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2025;41(6):491-494
Establishing a one-stop diagnosis and treatment mode centered on patients and linked by diseases is of great significance for optimizing the medical process and improving the medical experience. In March 2024, a tertiary hospital integrated pediatric outpatient and emergency resources, established a pediatric diagnosis and treatment island through reasonable department settings, strengthened talent team construction, optimized diagnosis and treatment processes, and established supporting guarantee mechanisms. It was officially put into use in June of the same year, providing one-stop diagnosis and treatment services for children and achieving the goal of " not leaving the island for minor illnesses and not leaving the hospital for major illnesses". Before the operation of island (January May 2024), the complaint rate and waiting time for pediatric outpatient and emergency department were 39 cases per 100 000 patients and 15 to 30 minutes, respectively; After operation (June August 2024), the complaint rate and waiting time decreased to 17 cases per 100 000 people and 10 to 20 minutes respectively; The average monthly comprehensive income of outpatient and emergency departments increased by 33%. The pediatric diagnosis and treatment island mode could assist in the sustainable high-quality development of pediatrics in hospital, and provide references for optimizing outpatient and emergency department management in other tertiary public hospitals. In the future, we should further enrich the service content of the island and strengthen information technology construction.
10.Role of mitophagy induced by the PTEN-induced kinase 1/Parkin signaling pathway in metabolic associated fatty liver disease and related advances in targeted therapies
Shengjin ZHU ; Xiaodeng ZHU ; Kaiyang LI ; Mei YANG ; Xian WU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(8):1655-1661
Metabolic associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD)has a complex pathogenesis,and mitophagy is involved in the development and progression of MAFLD and plays a key role in liver metabolic pathways and signaling networks.Mitophagy is regulated by a variety of pathways,and the PTEN-induced kinase 1(PINK1)/Parkin pathway is considered the main pathway for regulating mitophagy.Mitophagy mediated by the PINK1/Parkin pathway can regulate lipid metabolism,inflammation,and fibrosis and delay the progression of MAFLD.This article reviews the role of mitophagy mediated by the PINK1/Parkin pathway in MAFLD and the research advances in targeted therapy,in order to provide theoretical bases and ideas for the prevention and treatment of MAFLD.

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