1.Analysis of Animal Models of Retinal Vein Occlusion Based on Clinical Manifestations of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Xiaoyu LI ; Lina LIANG ; Xiaofeng HAO ; Menglu MIAO ; Mei SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):204-209
ObjectiveRetinal vein occlusion (RVO) is the second most common vascular disease leading to vision loss. Since its pathogenesis remains unclear, current Western medical treatments primarily target complications such as macular edema and neovascularization. The main therapeutic approaches include intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents or corticosteroids, laser photocoagulation, and pars plana vitrectomy. However, these treatments cannot fully reverse disease progression or structural damage. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has unique advantages in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of RVO, and integrated Chinese and Western medicine approaches may offer better clinical outcomes. This study, based on the clinical manifestations of RVO, systematically reviews the existing literature and evaluates the alignment of current RVO animal models with clinical manifestations. The aim is to identify the characteristics and limitations of existing models and provide recommendations and prospects for developing RVO animal models featuring the combination of disease and syndrome. MethodsDatabases including CNKI, Wanfang Data, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched with the keywords of "retinal vein occlusion" and "animal model". Model characteristics were assessed based on the diagnostic criteria for diseases and syndromes in both TCM and Western medicine. The alignment of each model with clinical manifestations was analyzed and evaluated. ResultsThe available RVO models were primarily established via methods such as laser photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, diathermy, intravitreal drug injection, and mechanical modeling. These models demonstrated moderate overall alignment with clinical manifestations, mainly reflecting disease characteristics. However, they generally lack representation of TCM syndrome features. ConclusionExisting RVO models are predominantly based on Western medicine and lack TCM syndrome features. Western medical treatments for RVO have certain limitations, while syndrome differentiation and treatment in TCM offer potential advantages. Future research should focus on developing disease-syndrome integrated animal models that incorporate both pathological features and TCM syndrome characteristics. This approach will enhance the design of RVO models and facilitate both basic and clinical research, which make it a scientifically valuable and necessary endeavor.
2.Analysis of Animal Models of Retinal Vein Occlusion Based on Clinical Manifestations of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Xiaoyu LI ; Lina LIANG ; Xiaofeng HAO ; Menglu MIAO ; Mei SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):204-209
ObjectiveRetinal vein occlusion (RVO) is the second most common vascular disease leading to vision loss. Since its pathogenesis remains unclear, current Western medical treatments primarily target complications such as macular edema and neovascularization. The main therapeutic approaches include intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents or corticosteroids, laser photocoagulation, and pars plana vitrectomy. However, these treatments cannot fully reverse disease progression or structural damage. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has unique advantages in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of RVO, and integrated Chinese and Western medicine approaches may offer better clinical outcomes. This study, based on the clinical manifestations of RVO, systematically reviews the existing literature and evaluates the alignment of current RVO animal models with clinical manifestations. The aim is to identify the characteristics and limitations of existing models and provide recommendations and prospects for developing RVO animal models featuring the combination of disease and syndrome. MethodsDatabases including CNKI, Wanfang Data, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched with the keywords of "retinal vein occlusion" and "animal model". Model characteristics were assessed based on the diagnostic criteria for diseases and syndromes in both TCM and Western medicine. The alignment of each model with clinical manifestations was analyzed and evaluated. ResultsThe available RVO models were primarily established via methods such as laser photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, diathermy, intravitreal drug injection, and mechanical modeling. These models demonstrated moderate overall alignment with clinical manifestations, mainly reflecting disease characteristics. However, they generally lack representation of TCM syndrome features. ConclusionExisting RVO models are predominantly based on Western medicine and lack TCM syndrome features. Western medical treatments for RVO have certain limitations, while syndrome differentiation and treatment in TCM offer potential advantages. Future research should focus on developing disease-syndrome integrated animal models that incorporate both pathological features and TCM syndrome characteristics. This approach will enhance the design of RVO models and facilitate both basic and clinical research, which make it a scientifically valuable and necessary endeavor.
3.Expert recommendations on vision friendly built environments for myopia prevention and control in children and adolescents
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(1):1-5
Abstract
The prevention and control of myopia in Chinese children and adolescents has become a major public health issue. While maintaining increased outdoor activity as a cornerstone intervention, there is an urgent need to explore new complementary approaches that can be effectively implemented in both indoor and outdoor settings. In recent years, environmental spatial frequency has gained increasing attention as one of the key environmental factors influencing the development and progression of myopia. Both animal studies and human research have confirmed that indoor environments lacking mid to high spatial frequency components, often characterized as "visually impoverished", can promote axial elongation and myopia through mechanisms such as disruption of retinal neural signaling, impaired accommodative function, and altered expression of related molecules. Based on the scientific consensus, it is recommended that "enriching of environmental spatial frequency" should be integrated into the myopia prevention and control framework. Following the principles of schoolled organization, family cooperation, community involvement, and student participation, specific measures are put forward in three areas:optimizing school visual settings, improving home spatial environments, and promoting healthy visual behavior. The aim is to create "visually friendly" indoor environments as an important supplement to outdoor activity, thereby providing a novel perspective and strategy for comprehensively advancing myopia prevention and control among children and adolescents.
4.BMP3 inhibits the inflammatory response in rat adjuvant-induced arthritis
Dantong SUN ; Xiaofeng LI ; Jun LI ; Biao SONG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(3):439-447
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of bone morphogenetic protein 3 (BMP3) on the expression of inflammatory factors and joint damage in adjuvant arthritis (AA) induced by Freund′s complete adjuvant (FCA) in rats. MethodsThe AIA model was established in SD rats by intradermal injection of FCA into the toes of the left hind limb, and BMP3 overexpressing adenovirus (Ad-BMP3) or control adenovirus (Ad-NC) was injected in situ into the knee joint cavity on day 8 after modeling. Subsequently, HE staining was used to observe the histopathological changes in the synovium, immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of BMP3 in the synovium, and ELISA was used to analyze the expression levels of IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α in the serum. Primary fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) were isolated from AIA rats, the expression of BMP3 in FLS was knocked down or overexpressed, and Western blot and qRT-PCR were used to detect the expression levels of BMP3 and inflammatory factors in FLS. ResultsHE staining confirmed the successful establishment of the AIA model. Compared with normal rats, AIA rats showed decreased BMP3 expression in synovial tissue. Knockdown of BMP3 promoted the protein expression of inflammatory factors (IL-6, IL-1β, IL-17A, TNF-α) and the mRNA expression of chemokines [C-C motif chemokine ligand 2 (CCL2), C-C motif chemokine ligand 3 (CCL3), Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 (VCAM-1)] in FLS. In contrast, overexpression of BMP3 suppressed the expression of these inflammatory factors and chemokines. Intra-articular injection of BMP3-overexpressing adenovirus in AIA rats upregulated BMP3 expression in synovial tissue and inhibited synovial inflammation and bone erosion. ConclusionBMP3 suppresses the production of inflammatory factors and chemokines in FLS, thereby alleviating synovial hyperplasia and bone erosion in arthritis.
5.Research progress on the effects and mechanisms of plateau hypoxia on drug metabolism
Qian LI ; Rong WANG ; Feng YANG ; Xiaofeng WANG ; Dongfeng YIN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2026;44(6):275-279
The plateau region is known for its unique environmental characteristics of low oxygen, low pressure, strong radiation, cold and dryness. Under the low oxygen environment, human physiological functions and drug metabolism are significantly affected. In order to gain a deeper understanding of drug metabolism in the plateau hypoxic environment and to guide the rational use of drugs in the plateau region, the effects of plateau hypoxia on drug metabolism were reviewed in this paper, which focused on changes in metabolic profiles, enzyme activity and expression, and probed the relevant mechanisms in depth.
6.Research progress on the effects and mechanisms of plateau hypoxia on drug metabolism
Qian LI ; Rong WANG ; Feng YANG ; Xiaofeng WANG ; Dongfeng YIN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2026;44(6):275-279
The plateau region is known for its unique environmental characteristics of low oxygen, low pressure, strong radiation, cold and dryness. Under the low oxygen environment, human physiological functions and drug metabolism are significantly affected. In order to gain a deeper understanding of drug metabolism in the plateau hypoxic environment and to guide the rational use of drugs in the plateau region, the effects of plateau hypoxia on drug metabolism were reviewed in this paper, which focused on changes in metabolic profiles, enzyme activity and expression, and probed the relevant mechanisms in depth.
7.Timing of endoscopic treatment for acute esophagogastric variceal bleeding in liver cirrhosis: Controversies and challenges
Xinhui LI ; Xingshun QI ; Xiaofeng LIU ; Daiming FAN ; Jing WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(5):1178-1184
Acute esophagogastric variceal bleeding (AEGVB) is one of the life-threatening complications of decompensated cirrhosis. Endoscopy is the main method for the diagnosis and treatment of AEGVB, and endoscopic treatment can effectively control acute bleeding and alleviate or eliminate varices. However, there is still a lack of consistent recommendations for the timing of endoscopic examination and intervention for AEGVB in related guidelines in China and globally. Existing studies in China and globally have low quality of evidence, with significant variations in the definition of “early endoscopy” and inconsistent conclusions. This article reviews the research advances in the timing of endoscopic treatment for AEGVB in liver cirrhosis, points out the controversies over the optimal timing of treatment, and discusses future research directions in this field.
8.Characteristics of electroencephalogram power spectrum in cerebral infarction of various sites and neurological deficit serverites
Xinying ZHAO ; Fuda YU ; Hui WANG ; Xiaofeng LI ; Xiaodi ZHANG ; Donger BAI ; Jiamin LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(10):1188-1193
Objective To investigate the characteristics of the relative electroencephalogram(EEG)power spectrum in cerebral in-farction patients with different lesion locations and neurological deficit severities.Methods From February,2024 to May,2025,70 patients with cerebral infarction who completed EEG examinations at Shijiazhuang People's Hospital were enrolled.They were divided into cortical group(n=19)and subcortical group(n=51)based on admission MRI/CT imaging,and divided into mild group(n=53)and moderate-to-se-vere group(n=17)according to the scores of National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)and Barthel In-dex.All patients underwent 32-channel video-EEG monitoring.The power spectral density of α and θ waves,and the(δ+θ)/(α+β)ratio(DTABR)were analyzed in eight electrodes of F3,F4,P3,P4,T3,T4,O1 and O2.Results DTABR was higher in the cortical group than in the subcortical group across all eight electrodes(|Z|≥2.047,P<0.05),while the relative power decreased in α waves(|Z|≥1.968,P<0.05),and increased in θ waves(|Z|≥1.988,P<0.05)in the cortical group.DTABR was higher in the moderate-to-severe group than in the mild group(|Z|≥2.263,P<0.05).Conclusion Elevated DTABR suggests cortical involvement or more severe neurological impairment,and decreased αwave and increased θ wave activity are primarily observed in patients with cortical lesions,potentially serving as EEG indicators for identifying cortical involvement.
9.Metabolic characteristics of vitreous fluid in patients with proliferative dia-betic retinopathy with abnormal vitreoretinal adhesion
Xiaofeng HUANG ; Yuman LI ; Tai GUO ; Zhixin MO ; Mingsi CHI ; Yue LIU ; Qianli MENG ; Ying CUI ; Zhongning HUANG
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2025;45(10):799-804
Objective A non-targeted metabolomics analysis of vitreous fluid from patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy(PDR)is conducted to explore the"metabolic map"of PDR.This approach aims to deepen the understanding of the disease,identify potential biomarkers.Methods From 35 PDR patients and 30 fresh rhegmatogenous retinal de-tachment(RRD)patients,10 PDR patients with vitreoretinal abnormal adhesions were selected as the experimental group(PDR group),and 10 fresh RRD patients were chosen as the control group(RRD group).Using ultra-high-performance liq-uid chromatography-mass spectrometry non-targeted metabolomics technology,the metabolic profiles of vitreous fluid were analyzed to obtain metabolic spectra.One-dimensional and multidimensional statistical methods were used to analyze the differences in metabolites and metabolic pathways between the PDR and RRD groups.Results A total of 165 differential metabolites were identified in the vitreous humor samples of patients in the PDR and RRD groups,these differential metab-olites were significantly enriched in 21 metabolic pathways(P<0.05),Among these pathways,those with at least 5 differ-ential metabolites include:methionine and cysteine metabolism;glycine,serine,and threonine metabolism;ascorbic acid and aldose metabolism;amino acid biosynthesis;and central carbon metabolism in cancer.Pyruvate,serine,D-2-phospho-glycerate,threonine,phosphoserine,and high serine are present in multiple metabolic pathways,the areas under the curve are 0.96,0.82,0.85,0.78,0.40,and 0.31,respectively.Conclusion There are 21 significantly different metabolic pathways between PDR and RRD patients.Pyruvate stands out in multiple pathways,potentially serving as a biomarker for PDR diagnosis.
10.The therapeutic effects of MCC950 on benzalkonium chloride-induced dry eye in rats
Zihan LIANG ; Chenlu ZHU ; Kexuan REN ; Xiaofeng LI
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2025;45(10):787-792
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect and mechanism of MCC950 on benzalkonium chloride-in-duced dry eye(DED)in rats.Methods Among 60 male SD rats,50 rats were treated with 20 g·L-1 benzalkonium chlo-ride solution 3 times a day in both eyes to induce DED model,and a significant decrease in tear secretion was regarded as a successful modeling,and the remaining 10 rats were regarded as the control group.DED rats were randomly divided into 5 groups:DED,DED+10MCC950,DED+50MCC950,DED+100MCC950,and DED+500MCC950 groups,and were given 0.2 mL of 0,10,50,100,and 500 μmol·L-1 MCC950 in both eyes for two weeks,and then examined the amount of tear secretion,corneal histopathology(HE staining),reactive oxygen species(ROS),and inflammation factors(NLRP3,Caspase-1,IL-1β,IL-6).Results The tear secretion of rats in the DED group was significantly lower than that of the control group(P<0.05).Except for the DED+10MCC950 group,the tear secretion of rats in different concentrations of MCC950 treatment groups was increased and positively correlated with the MCC950 dose(all P<0.05).HE staining of the cornea showed that compared with the control group,the cornea of the DED group was significantly thinner,the arrange-ment of surface cells was disorganized,the number of cells was significantly reduced,and a large number of"vacuole"-like structures appeared;the corneal stroma was disorganized and sparsely structured.The degree of histopathological changes in the cornea of rats treated with different concentrations of MCC950 decreased with the increase of the concentration of MCC950.Compared with the control group,the relative expression level of ROS in the DED group of rats was significantly increased(P<0.05).In each MCC950 treatment group,as the concentration of MCC950 increased,the relative expression level of corneal ROS staining in rats gradually decreased,showing a concentration-dependent effect(all P<0.05).Com-pared with the control group,the levels of NLRP3,IL-1 β,Caspase-1 and IL-6 were significantly increased in the DED group(all P<0.05).The levels of various inflammatory factors were dose-dependently reduced in the MCC950 treatment groups(all P<0.05).Conclusion MCC950 can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation and improve the symptoms of benza-lkonium chloride-induced DED in rats by inhibiting the activation of NLRP3 inflammatory vesicles.


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