1.Chinese Medicine Regulates Ferroptosis to Treat Lung Cancer: A Review
Cheng LUO ; Yuanhang YE ; Bo NING ; Jia KE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(2):268-278
This article provides a systematic review of the research progress in the mechanisms related to lung cancer and ferroptosis, ferroptosis-related lung cancer biomarkers and gene mutation targets, and ferroptosis-targeted regulation of Chinese medicine in treating lung cancer in the past five years, providing a feasible and effective basis for the prevention and treatment of lung cancer with Chinese medicine and the development of new drugs. According to the available studies, ferroptosis is widely suppressed in lung cancer, while the specific regulatory mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. The suppression is related to lipid metabolism, iron metabolism, cystine/glutamate antiporter system Xc- (System Xc-)/glutathione (GSH)/glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 (FSP1)/coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)/nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate [NAD(P)H], long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), and p53. In modern times, traditional Chinese medicine is widely used in the comprehensive treatment of lung cancer, and it has gradually become a hot research topic due to its obvious advantages of anti-tumor activity, high efficacy, and low toxicity. Traditional Chinese medicine plays an important role in the treatment of lung cancer. Studies have shown that the active components, extracts, and prescriptions of Chinese medicine can induce ferroptosis in lung cancer cells through targeted regulation of iron metabolism, lipid metabolism, and p53, Nrf2, LncRNA, and GPX4 pathways to inhibit the growth and proliferation of lung cancer, thus exerting anti-tumor effects. Therefore, regulating ferroptosis is expected to become a new direction for preventing lung cancer. Basic research has shown that Chinese medicine can regulate ferroptosis via multiple targets and pathways in the treatment of lung cancer. At present, Chinese medicine demonstrates great research prospects in regulating ferroptosis to treat lung cancer, which, howeve, still faces challenges to achieve clinical transformation.
2.Analysis of human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid detection in blood products in China
Yue WANG ; Xiaobei ZHENG ; Qin GONG ; Ying ZHAO ; Yuanxiu LUO ; Dandan YANG ; Linlin ZHANG ; Zheng JIANG ; Gan PENG ; Jin ZHANG ; Bingbing KE
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(7):950-957
Objective: To analyze the nucleic acid load of human parvovirus B19 in major commercially available blood products in China, including human albumin, human intravenous immunoglobulin, human rabies immunoglobulin and various coagulation factor products, aiming to provide evidence for improving blood product manufacturing processes and quality control of source plasma. Methods: A total of 98 batches of coagulation factor products were tested for human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid using real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR, including 42 batches of human prothrombin complex, 35 batches of human coagulation factor Ⅷ, and 21 batches of human fibrinogen. Additionally, 6 batches of human albumin, 6 batches of human intravenous immunoglobulin, and 38 batches of human rabies immunoglobulin were tested for human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid. Results: Human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid were undetectable in human albumin, human intravenous immunoglobulin and human rabies immunoglobulin. Among the 98 batches of coagulation factor products tested for human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid, B19 nucleic acid reactivity rate was 69.0% (29/42) for human prothrombin complex batches, but nucleic acid concentration were all significantly lower than 10
IU/mL. The reactivity rate of B19 nucleic acid in 35 batches of human coagulation factor Ⅷ was 48.6% (17/35), with nucleic acid concentration all below 10
IU/mL. The reactivity rate of B19 nucleic acid in 21 batches of human fibrinogen was 61.9% (13/21), with nucleic acid concentration all below 10
IU/mL. Conclusion: No human parvovirus B19 has been detected in human albumin, human intravenous immunoglobulin, or human rabies immunoglobulin. Human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid may exist in commercially available coagulation factor products, highlighting the need for enhanced screening of human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid in these products. It is also recommended that B19 viral nucleic acid testing be conducted on source plasma, particularly for coagulation factor products.
3.Analysis of human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid detection in blood products in China
Yue WANG ; Xiaobei ZHENG ; Qin GONG ; Ying ZHAO ; Yuanxiu LUO ; Dandan YANG ; Linlin ZHANG ; Zheng JIANG ; Gan PENG ; Jin ZHANG ; Bingbing KE
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(7):950-957
Objective: To analyze the nucleic acid load of human parvovirus B19 in major commercially available blood products in China, including human albumin, human intravenous immunoglobulin, human rabies immunoglobulin and various coagulation factor products, aiming to provide evidence for improving blood product manufacturing processes and quality control of source plasma. Methods: A total of 98 batches of coagulation factor products were tested for human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid using real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR, including 42 batches of human prothrombin complex, 35 batches of human coagulation factor Ⅷ, and 21 batches of human fibrinogen. Additionally, 6 batches of human albumin, 6 batches of human intravenous immunoglobulin, and 38 batches of human rabies immunoglobulin were tested for human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid. Results: Human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid were undetectable in human albumin, human intravenous immunoglobulin and human rabies immunoglobulin. Among the 98 batches of coagulation factor products tested for human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid, B19 nucleic acid reactivity rate was 69.0% (29/42) for human prothrombin complex batches, but nucleic acid concentration were all significantly lower than 10
IU/mL. The reactivity rate of B19 nucleic acid in 35 batches of human coagulation factor Ⅷ was 48.6% (17/35), with nucleic acid concentration all below 10
IU/mL. The reactivity rate of B19 nucleic acid in 21 batches of human fibrinogen was 61.9% (13/21), with nucleic acid concentration all below 10
IU/mL. Conclusion: No human parvovirus B19 has been detected in human albumin, human intravenous immunoglobulin, or human rabies immunoglobulin. Human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid may exist in commercially available coagulation factor products, highlighting the need for enhanced screening of human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid in these products. It is also recommended that B19 viral nucleic acid testing be conducted on source plasma, particularly for coagulation factor products.
4.Comparison of Effect of Hirudo, Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma, and Their Combinations on Renal Fibrosis in Rats with Chronic Renal Failure
Munan WANG ; Xuekuan HUANG ; Hongyu LUO ; Ke XU ; Xin CHEN ; Ling ZUO ; Qianqian SONG ; Peng DENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(2):110-117
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of Hirudo, Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma, and drug pair on renal pathological morphology and protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A)/adenylate activated protein kinase (AMPK)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signal pathway in rats with chronic renal failure (CRF). MethodThe 55 male SD rats were randomly divided into a normal group (n=11) and a modeling group (n=44). The normal group was fed conventionally, and the modeling group was given 0.25 g·kg-1·d-1 adenine by gavage for 28 days to replicate the CRF model. After successful modeling, rats were randomly divided into model group, Hirudo group (3 g·kg-1·d-1), Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma group (3 g·kg-1·d-1), and Hirudo + Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma group (3 g·kg-1·d-1), with 9 rats in each group. The normal group and model group were given a constant volume of normal saline by intragastric administration for 30 days. At the end of the experiment, the levels of serum creatinine (SCr) and urea nitrogen (BUN) in all groups were measured. The renal pathological morphology changes were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, Masson staining, and electron microscopy. The mRNA expressions of PP2A, AMPK, and mTOR were detected by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). The protein expression levels of PP2A, AMPK, phosphorylation(p)-AMPK, mTOR, and p-mTOR in renal tissue were detected by Western blot. ResultCompared with the normal group, the renal pathological structure changes were obvious, and the levels of SCr and BUN were significantly increased. The mRNA expression of PP2A, protein expression of PP2A, and p-mTOR/mTOR expression were significantly increased, and the p-AMPK/AMPK was significantly decreased in the model group (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the renal pathological morphology changes were significantly improved, and the levels of SCr and BUN were significantly decreased. The mRNA expression of PP2A, protein expression of PP2A, and p-mTOR/mTOR expression in the renal tissue were significantly decreased, and the p-AMPK/AMPK was significantly increased (P<0.05) in all groups after drug intervention. In addition, the effect in the Hirudo+Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma group was better. The mRNA expression levels of AMPK and mTOR in the renal tissue were not significantly different among the normal group, model group, and other groups. ConclusionThe efficacy of Hirudo and Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma pairs in improving renal fibrosis in rats with CRF is significantly better than that of the single drug, and its improvement on renal fibrosis in rats with CRF may be related to the regulation of PP2A/AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway.
5.Therapeutic effect evaluation of autologous platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of patellofemoral osteoarthritis based on MOCART 2.0 knee score system
Zefeng SHI ; Kongxi ZHAO ; Ruixian LUO ; Ke SUN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(9):986-990
【Objective】 To explore the therapeutic effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) based on the Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Tissue 2.0 (MOCART 2.0) knee score system. 【Methods】 A total of 22 patients (28 knees) with PFOA treated by intraarticular PRP injection in our hospital from January 2020 to December 2023 were enrolled in the study. The nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR) images before and after treatment were compared using the MOCART 2.0 knee score system. Visual Analog Scales (VAS) score and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score before and after treatment were evaluated and compared, and adverse reactions were observed during the treatment. 【Results】 The MOCART 2.0 knee score showed no difference before and after treatment (53.4±12.2 vs 49.9±2.1)(P>0.05). In the subgroup analysis, the "signal intensity of the repair tissue" score and the "subchondral changes" score were better than those before treatment as(5.5±1.5)vs(4.6±1.5)and(15.9±4.3)vs(13.2±6.4)(P<0.05). There were no significant changes in indicators as " degree of cartilage filling" , " integration with adjacent cartilage edges" , " repair of tissue surface structure" , " repair of tissue structure" and " bone changes" (P>0.05).The VAS score and WOMAC score gradually decreased at 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after treatment and were better than before treatment (P<0.05). Incidence of adverse reactions was 4% (4/112). 【Conclusion】 Intraarticular PRP injection is an effective and safe option for treatment of PFOA, and can improve the cartilage signal intensity and alleviating subchondral bone edema.
6.Clinical analysis of minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Luo ZHAO ; Jia HE ; Ke ZHAO ; Zhijun HAN ; Shanqing LI ; Li LI
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;40(2):94-99
Objective:To summarize and analyze the clinical outcome of minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who received minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 2017 to December 2022. Improved anesthesia methods, monitoring of recurrent laryngeal nerve, minimally invasive gastrostomy, and jejunostomy techniques were introduced in surgical procedure. We evaluated perioperative data and long-term follow-up survival in these patients.Results:A total of 226 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled, of which 48.2% received neoadjuvant therapy. The mean operation time was( 327 ± 68) min, with a total of 40.5(33, 50) lymph nodes and 27(19, 33) thoracic lymph nodes harvested. The postoperative hospital stay was 9(7, 12) days, and the postoperative complication rate was 36.3%. In terms of learning curve, after 50 patients intraoperative blood loss, postoperative hospital stay, and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury rate were significantly decreased. The number of total lymph nodes, thoracic lymph nodes, and the 106tbl harvested was significantly increased. The median follow-up time was 23.5(14, 47) months, with a loss of follow-up rate of 3.5%. The overall 2-year and 5-year survival rates were 82.6% and 71.8%, respectively.Conclusion:Improved minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma are safe and acceptable. Learning curve can be shortened, with increased lymph node harvested and decreased postoperative complications, which improving the short-term and long-term outcomes of patients.
7.Study on the Effect of Intestinal Flora on Intestinal Motility in Rats with Slow Transit Constipation of Qi Stagnation Pattern Based on Pseudo-Sterile Experiment and Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
Qihong LIU ; Xiao KE ; Yunfeng LUO ; Lunan HU ; Yan REN ; Wenyi FANG ; Peilin ZHAO ; Jinxian YAN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(9):943-948
ObjectiveTo clarify the relationship between intestinal flora and intestinal motility in rats with slow transit constipation (STC) and qi stagnation syndrome by conducting a pseudo-sterile experiment and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) technology. MethodsTwenty-four Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal group (n=6), STC with qi stagnation pattern group (n=6) and pseudo-sterile group (n=12). In the STC group with qi stagnation pattern, 3 mg/kg of loperamide suspension by intragastric administration combined with tail clamping stimulation were performed to establish the rat model of STC with qi stagnation pattern. After successful modeling, fresh feces from the rats in the STC with qi stagnation pattern group and the normal group were collected to prepare 100 mg/ml of fecal bacterial suspension. In the pseudo-sterile group, the antibiotic cocktail method was used (a mixed antibiotic suspension containing bacitracin, streptomycin sulfate, and neomycin sulfate at 20 mg/ml each was administered intragastrically) to establish pseudo-sterile rats model. After successful modeling, the rats were randomly divided into normal fecal bacterial liquid group and STC with qi stagnation pattern fecal bacterial liquid group, with six rats in each group, and then were given 10 ml/kg of the prepared corresponding rat fecal bacterial suspension by gavage. Rats in STC with qi stagnation pattern group were given an equal volume of sterile water by gavage. All groups were administered once a day for 7 consecutive days. The small intestinal propulsion rate of the STC with qi stagnation pattern group, the normal fecal bacterial liquid group, and STC with qi stagnation pattern fecal bacterial liquid group were compared. ELISA method was used to detect serum 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) levels. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the positive expression levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 receptor (5-HT3R) and 5-hydroxytryptamine 4 receptor (5-HT4R) in colon tissue. Western blot method was used to detect the protein expression levels of tryptophan hydroxylase 1 (TPH1), tryptophan hydroxylase 2 (TPH2), serotonin transporter (SERT), and monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) in colon tissue. ResultsCompared to those in the normal fecal bacterial liquid group, the small intestinal propulsion rate, serum 5-HT level, positive expression of 5-HT3R and 5-HT4R in colon tissue, and protein expression of TPH1, TPH2, SERT and MAO-A significantly decreased in the STC with qi stagnation pattern group and STC with qi stagnation pattern fecal bacterial liquid group (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the indicators between the STC with qi stagnation pattern group and STC with qi stagnation pattern fecal bacterial liquid group (P>0.05). ConclusionThe intestinal flora in STC rats with qi stagnation pattern can lead to a slowdown in intestinal transmission function, whose mechanism may be related to intestinal motility disorders affected by the synthesis, transport, metabolism and other pathways of 5-HT.
8.Combined effect of health literacy and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors on suicide related behaviors of junior middle school students
LUO Yu, WEI Ke, ZHANG Ronghuinan, LIU Aini, YANG Siwei, WANG Hong
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(5):708-713
Objective:
To explore the combined effect of health literacy and nonsuicidal selfinjury on suiciderelated behaviors in junior middle school students, so as to provide reference for suicide prevention.
Methods:
During May to June 2023, a selffilling questionnaire survey was conducted among 7 367 junior middle school students selected by the methods of multistage stratified cluster sampling combined with conventient sampling in Chongqing. And a binary Logistic regression model was established to analyze the association of health literacy and NSSI with suiciderelated behaviors.
Results:
The detection rates of suicidal ideation, suicide planning, and suicide attempt among junior middle school students were 27.99%, 9.84%, and 4.64%, and the detection rate of NSSI was 38.03%, the rates of possessing total health literacy, functional health literacy, interactive health literacy, and critical health literacy were 62.68%, 66.51%, 54.24%, and 72.65%, respectively. Binary Logistic regression analyses showed that the absence of total health literacy and the three dimensions of health literacy and NSSI were positively correlated with suicidal ideation, suicide planning, and suicide attempt in junior middle school students (OR=1.42-10.30), and there were combined effects (OR=7.43-18.71) (P<0.05).
Conclusions
Lack of health literacy or the presence of NSSI and their coexistence increase the risk of suiciderelated behaviors, and health literacy level should be improved in junior middle school students to reduce NSSI and thereby prevent suiciderelated behaviors.
9.Prevention and treatment of vasovagal reflex during and after operation in diseases of urinary system
Bo LUO ; Nana XIN ; Ke CAI ; Jinfeng ZHANG ; Xin LIU ; Yuan SUN ; Kai LIU ; Shuai ZHANG ; Yifan WANG
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(10):36-38,51
Objective To explore the prevention and treatment of vasovagal reflex during and after operation in diseases of urinary system.Methods From February 2020 to April 2023,1436 patients who completed inpatient surgery in Department of Urology,Songshan Hospital,Qingdao University Medical College were selected to analyze the emergency management measures of vasovagal reflex during and after operation and summarize the diagnosis and treatment experience.Results Among 1436 patients,vasovagal reflex occurred in 4 cases during operation and 14 cases after operation,with an incidence of 1.25%.Most patients showed simultaneous decrease in blood pressure and heart rate.After intravenous injection of atropine and dopamine,blood pressure and heart rate returned to normal,and various concomitant symptoms disappeared,and no death cases were reported.Conclusion Urological specialists should pay attention to vasovagal reflex,sum up experience,do early identification,timely treatment to ensure the safety of patients.
10.Sheng Guoguang's Stage Treatment of Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease Based on"Earth-obstructing and Wood-stagnation,Phlegm and Blood Stasis"
Cheng LUO ; Yuanhang YE ; Xiaodong LI ; Jia KE ; Guoguang SHENG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(1):176-179
Metabolic associated fatty liver disease has become the most important chronic liver disease in China.Its mechanism is not completely clear.Professor Sheng Guoguang examines the symptoms and seek the cause,treats the disease by stages from the perspective of"earth-obstructing and wood-stagnation,phlegm and blood stasis",summarizes the core pathogenesis of each stage,and prescribes drugs for the pathogenesis.In the early stage,the disease is mainly caused by earth-obstructing and wood-stagnation and phlegm and blood stasis and the corresponding treatment method should be activating spleen to eliminate depression,relieving phlegm and promoting blood circulation,with common use of modified Sizhu Decoction combined with Erchen Decoction.In the middle stage,phlegm and blood stasis transform into heat are the main pathogenesis,and the appropriate treatment is clearing liver and purging fire,and relieving phlegm and promoting blood circulation,with common use of modified Xiaochaihu Decoction combined with Erchen Decoction.In the late stage,weakness of the internal organs is the main pathogenesis,and it is appropriate to nourish liver and fortify the spleen,tonifying the kidney and consolidate the root,supplementing with reducing phlegm and activating blood circulation,with common use of modified Yiguan Decoction combined with Liujunzi Decoction in modification,which has achieved confirmed clinical efficacy.


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