1.Automatic quantitative analysis of myopia-related ocular fundus morphological parameters based on artificial intelligence
Ting LI ; Panpan XIAO ; Yonghua GU ; Fangxia ZHANG ; Xizhen GUO ; Xiaolin CHEN ; Hui YANG ; Shuang ZHANG
International Eye Science 2026;26(5):888-895
AIM:To automatically identify and quantitatively assess myopia-related fundus structural changes by combining non-mydriatic color fundus photography with an artificial intelligence(AI)-powered quantitative fundus analysis system and to further analyze the correlations between these fundus parameters and spherical equivalent(SE), axial length(AL), and age, providing the objective basis for monitoring myopia progression and supporting the formulation of personalized myopia prevention and control strategies. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted enrolling myopic patients aged 18-50 y who underwent myopia screening from March 2023 to December 2023. Patients were stratified into three groups based on SE: the -3.00 D
2.New advances in the treatment of neonatal diabetes mellitus with sulfonylureas
Xiaoyan HU ; Jinbo XIANG ; Xiaoxia ZHU ; Zheng LI ; Tingting CAO ; Ting DING ; Ziran XU ; Jingbo LI ; Youjun YANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(9):1236-1240
Neonatal diabetes mellitus (NDM) is a rare monogenic disorder primarily caused by insufficient insulin secretion resulting from mutations in the KCNJ11 and ABCC8 genes. Sulfonylureas, represented by glibenclamide, have become the standard therapy for this type of NDM by precisely closing the mutated ATP-sensitive potassium channels in pancreatic β cells, thereby restoring insulin secretion. Clinical studies confirm that sulfonylureas enable over 90% of patients to successfully transition from insulin to oral treatment, achieving long-term stable glycemic control and improving neurological outcomes to a certain extent. In terms of safety, severe hypoglycemia induced by sulfonylureas is relatively rare and gastrointestinal reactions are mild; moreover, sulfonylureas show good long-term tolerability, and have no adverse effects on child growth and development. In the future, by further refining the full-chain management pathway of “rapid genetic diagnosis-early intervention-specialized dosage forms-long-term follow-up”, the clinical application of sulfonylureas is expected to provide NDM patients with an optimized treatment regimen and maximize their health benefits.
3.Pseudolaric Acid B-linked Double-network Hydrogel Alleviates Pruritus by Inhibiting The Growth of Staphylococcus aureus
Ye YOU ; Yan YANG ; Tong-Yu LI ; Cheng-Long CAI ; Ting WANG ; Chan ZHU ; Zong-Xiang TANG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(6):1734-1745
ObjectiveThis study aimed to elucidate the mechanistic role of Staphylococcus aureus in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by pruritus and barrier dysfunction. A key focus was screening traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) active components with dual antibacterial and antipruritic efficacy, followed by systematic evaluation of their in vitro antibacterial activity. Additionally, a novel drug delivery system was constructed to enable localized efficient drug delivery, inhibiting S. aureus proliferation and alleviating its induced pruritus, thereby providing new strategies for targeted AD therapy. MethodsMale C57BL/6J mice aged 6-8 weeks (body weight 18-22 g) were used to establish an AD model via repeated oxazolone sensitization. On day 14, microbial samples were collected from the lesional area (1 cm²) using sterile cotton swabs, followed by vortex mixing, serial dilution, and plating on 5% sheep blood agar plates (incubated at 37°C for 24 h). Single colonies with complete transparent β-hemolytic zones were isolated and identified as vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus (VISA) via 16S rRNA sequencing. An S. aureus mono-infection animal model was then established by applying gauze saturated with bacterial suspension (McFarland turbidity 0.1) to the nape and back skin of mice. The pruritic phenotype and inflammatory cell infiltration induced by S. aureus were evaluated using comprehensive approaches including behavioral assays (e.g., scratching frequency recording), hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, and toluidine blue staining. The in vitro antibacterial efficacy of the TCM monomer pseudolaric acid B (PAB) and double network hydrogel (DN) was separately assessed by disk diffusion assay, while the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of PAB was determined via broth dilution method. Further validation of the pharmacodynamic characteristics of the composite system (PAB@DN, composed of PAB and DN) was conducted through behavioral assays, HE staining, and dermatitis scoring, with its drug release profile evaluated by mass spectrometry analysis. Based on scratching behavioral analysis and dermatitis scoring, the optimal ratio and concentration of PAB@DN were optimized. ResultsThe S. aureus load in AD lesional tissues was significantly higher than in normal skin ((5.3±0.33)×10⁶ CFU vs. (3.6±0.26)×10⁷ CFU, P<0.001). In the S. aureus mono-infection group, mice exhibited a 6.7-fold increase in scratching frequency compared to the control group. HE staining revealed marked epidermal thickening ((10.4±2.39) μm vs. (85.6±1.95) μm, P<0.000 1), and toluidine blue staining showed a 23-fold increase in mast cell degranulation. Pseudolaric acid B exhibited a significant concentration-dependent inhibitory effect onS. aureus growth, with its in vitro antibacterial effect being 57% that of the antibiotic cefepime (inhibition zone diameter: PAB (1.885±0.036) cm vs. cefepime (3.636±0.005) cm, P<0.000 1) and a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 1 g/L. The carrier double network hydrogel (DN) itself lacked direct antibacterial activity (no significant difference in inhibition zone diameter compared to the control) but effectively ameliorated the dry symptoms of AD-like lesions. The PAB@DN composite system demonstrated a synergistic effect compared to individual components, resulting in a 50% reduction in scratching behavior, an 86% decrease in dermatitis score, and a 60% reduction in epidermal thickening. It also reduced the S. aureus load in mouse skin by approximately 34%, with the optimal effective formulation being PAB at 1 g/L loaded onto DN. ConclusionS. aureus colonization plays a critical driving role in the onset and progression of AD. Using an S. aureus infection model, this study confirmed that the pseudolaric acidB-hydrogel composite delivery system (PAB@DN) can effectively alleviate S. aureus-induced pruritus and skin damage, providing experimental evidence for microbiota-targeted therapy of AD.
4.Mechanisms of Action of Angelica sinensis in Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease: A Review
Ting CHEN ; Shuaiyin LI ; Wanlin YANG ; Xuemei WANG ; Xixiang LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(17):323-334
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder with an unclear pathogenesis and currently no cure. It is characterized by a long disease course, diverse symptoms, and a persistent, difficult-to-treat nature, which greatly affects the quality of life of elderly patients. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers significant advantages in the treatment of AD, featuring multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway characteristics, with few adverse reactions and good safety. Angelica sinensis is a commonly used medicinal herb. As a frequently used clinical medicine for nourishing and activating blood, it shows significant efficacy in treating blood deficiency syndrome. In recent years, studies have revealed that A. sinensis exhibits significant activity in the prevention and treatment of AD. It contains various active components such as organic acids, volatile oils, and polysaccharides, and possesses pharmacological effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective properties. This article summarizes and outlines the mechanisms of A. sinensis and its compound formulas in the prevention and treatment of AD, providing a reference for its clinical application and the treatment of AD.
5.Effects of different electromagnetic stimulation protocols on hand function and activities of daily living for stroke patients: a network meta-analysis
Shan LIU ; Kunyao XU ; Zhimeng ZHOU ; Lingyun ZHOU ; Mao ZENG ; Sha HE ; Luoyang DAI ; Ting QIN ; Qinglin HU ; Jiahai YANG ; Rui LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(8):916-926
ObjectiveTo systematically compare the effects of diverse electromagnetic stimulation protocols on hand function and activities of daily living (ADL) in stroke patients using network meta-analysis (NMA), and screen the optimal stimulation strategy for post-stroke hand dysfunction rehabilitation. MethodsNMA was performed in accordance with the PRISMA-NMA statement. Databases of CNKI, Wanfang data, VIP, CBM, PubMed, Web of Science and Embase were searched from database inception to April, 2026 for eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing different electromagnetic stimulation protocols for post-stroke hand impairment. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool and PEDro scale were used to assess methodological quality of included studies, while the GRADE system was adopted to grade evidence quality of primary outcomes of Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (FMA-UE) and modified Barthel Index (MBI). After literature screening, data extraction and bias evaluation, RevMan 5.4 and Stata 17.0 were used for meta-analysis and NMA. ResultsA total of 22 RCT involving 17 electromagnetic stimulation protocols were finally included. The PEDro scores ranged from six to ten. The top five protocols for improving FMA-UE score were repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) + repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) + rPMS, iTBS + transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) and contralaterally controlled functional electrical stimulation (CCFES). tDCS was the most effective on MBI, followed by TEAS and iTBS+rPMS. Evidence quality for FMA-UE and MBI was moderate. Funnel plots suggested low risk of publication bias, and consistency tests verified good coherence between direct and indirect comparisons in network models. ConclusionElectromagnetic stimulation significantly facilitates upper limb and hand functional recovery, and improves ADL in stroke patients. The combined central-peripheral magnetic stimulation protocol may be the most effective on motor rehabilitation, whereas tDCS on ADL.
6.Expert consensus on basic public services for vision health management of primary and secondary school students
YANG Lihua , WU Xi, TAO Shuman, YAO Jun, WU Fengbo, LIU Fangli, MA Yinghua, FENG Zhanchun, SUN Renbiao, LIU Dongru, CHEN Qiusheng, CHEN Jie, YU Yizhen, ZHANG Mingchang, WU Xiaoyan, DU Yukai, LI Xiaoqing, LI Li, WU Xixi, JIN Xiaoqin, XU Ting, WU Mengjia, TANG Jia, Society of Student Vision Health Management of Chinese Health Association, Vision Health Branch of Chinese Association for Student Nutrition & ; Health Promotion
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(8):1069-1074
Abstract
To clarify the service targets, service contents, and safeguard mechanisms of the basic public service program for student vision health management, the study grounded in the current status of child and adolescent myopia prevention and control in China and integrated with the practical experience and innovative practices of Wuhan National Demonstration Area for Student Vision Health Management, takes education as the main thread and schools as the base, consolidating resources from multiple stakeholders including education administrative departments, schools, families, and professional technical service institutions. Centering on four core components—vision health education, monitoring and record keeping, risk prevention and control, and dynamic management, the study constructs a multi tiered basic public service system for vision health management of primary and secondary school students. It further proposes the use of an intelligent management platform and a "three tier color coded early warning" mechanism (red, yellow, blue) to prevent and control student myopia at the source, providing schools with replicable and operable implementation pathways to enhance the level of student vision health management.
7.Expert consensus on the management of emergency medicines in medical institutions of Sichuan Province
Hua YANG ; Ting LUO ; Ruiyu WANG ; Xia SHI ; Jinqi LI ; Xiuxia LI
China Pharmacy 2026;37(19):2485-2490
OBJECTIVE To establish a standardized management system for emergency medicines in medical institutions of Sichuan Province, so as to improve the timeliness, safety and accessibility of emergency medicine use.METHODS A multidisciplinary expert team consisting of specialists in emergency medicine, pharmacy and nursing was set up. In accordance with evidence-based principles, relevant domestic and international policies, guidelines and literature were systematically sorted out. Combined with the results of investigations on the current situation of medical institutions at all levels within the province, multiple rounds of thematic seminars of the steering expert group were organized. The Delphi method was applied to carry out two rounds of expert questionnaire consultation. After item-by-item revision and final expert review, the Expert Consensus on the Management of Emergency Medicines in Medical Institutions of Sichuan Province (hereinafter referred to as the Consensus ) was finally developed.RESULTS&CONCLUSIONS This Consensus constructs a three-tier catalog allocation model of “basic standard configuration + specialty adaptation + emergency reserve”. A set of standardized management specifications were formulated covering the selection, stock reserve, storage and maintenance, clinical application, supply and allocation, quality control and training, and informatization management of emergency medicines. The Consensus can provide a practical basis for the standardized, homogeneous and refined management of emergency medicines in medical institutions of Sichuan Province, and help enhance the capacity of medication guarantee and the level of medical safety management for the treatment of critical and severe patients across the province.
8.Gantou Fumu Decoction Inhibits Hepatic Stellate Cell Activation by Regulating Nrf2/ARE Signaling Pathway
Wangsheng HE ; Yanping ZHU ; Shizhen LONG ; Mengmeng LI ; Wenming YANG ; Han WANG ; Meixia WANG ; Ting DONG ; Shupei JIA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(23):105-115
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism through which Gantou Fumu decoction (GDFMT)-containing serum inhibits the activation of hepatic stellate cells. MethodsSerum pharmacology techniques were employed to prepare GDFMT-containing serum samples. Rat hepatic stellate cells (HSCT6) were randomly allocated into three groups: Control, penicillamine (90 mg·kg-1), and GDFMT (6.8 g·kg-1). Cell viability was assessed by the cell counting kti-8 (CCK-8) assay, intracellular ROS levels were determined by flow cytometry using the DCFH‑DA fluorescent probe and while extracellular collagen Ⅰ (ColⅠ) levels were quantified via enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Intracellular α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) expression was visualized through immunofluorescence staining. Real-time polymerase chain reaction(Real-time PCR) and Western blot were performed to evaluate alterations in the expression of nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), glutamate cysteine ligase, catalytic (GCLC), glutamate-cysteine ligase, modifier subunit (GCLM), Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1), NAD(P)H:Quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1), and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). Genetic knockdown of Nrf2 was achieved through small interfering (siRNA) transfection to validate pathway specificity. ResultsCCK-8 data indicated that under the selected experimental conditions, culturing HSCT6 cells with 10% (volume fraction) GDFMT-containing serum for 48 h demonstrated equivalent effect in inhibiting HSCT6 cell proliferation compared with culturing HSCT6 cells with 10% (volume fraction) penicillamine-containing serum for 36 h, with no statistically significant difference between the two groups. After treatment of HSCT6 cells with siRNA-mediated Nrf2 gene transfection technique, the inhibitory effect of GDFMT on the activation process of HSCT6 cells was significantly weakened. After HSCT6 cells were cultured with GDFMT-containing serum for 48 h, the flow cytometry with a fluorescence probe showed that the content of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the cells was significantly reduced. After the expression level of the Nrf2 gene in HSCT6 cells was knocked down by siRNA transfection, the content of ROS increased (P<0.01), indicating that GDFMT significantly reduced the ROS level in activated HSCT6 cells, and this effect strictly depended on the integrity of the Nrf2 pathway. Quantitative analysis by ELISA showed that the synthesis of ColⅠ in the HSCT6 cell culture system treated with GDFMT-containing serum for 48 h was lower than that in the control group (P<0.01). After the Nrf2 gene level of HSCT6 cells was knocked down by siRNA transfection, the ColⅠ concentration in the culture supernatant increased (P<0.01). The results of α-SMA detection by IF method showed that compared with the normal group, GDFMT-containing serum reduced the expression of α-SMA (P<0.01) and the protein level of α-SMA in HSCT6 cells was increased (P<0.01) after siRNA-mediated Nrf2 silencing, suggesting that Nrf2 signaling pathway may be involved in regulating the phenotypic transformation process of the cells. Real-time PCR and Western blot results showed that GDFMT-containing serum reduced the protein level of α-SMA (P<0.01) and enhanced the gene and protein levels of Nrf2 in the nucleus and GCLC, HO-1, Keap1, GCLM, and NQO1 in the cytoplasm of HSCT6 cells (P<0.05, P<0.01). After the Nrf2 gene level of HSCT6 cells was knocked down by siRNA transfection, the protein level of α-SMA was increased (P<0.01), and the levels of GCLC, GCLM, Keap1, NQO1, and HO-1 were decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). These results indicated that GDFMT-containing serum successfully triggered the Nrf2 signaling pathway of HSCT6 cells. ConclusionThe anti-hepatic fibrosis effect of 10%GDFMT was equivalent to that of penicillamine. In addition, GDFMT can inhibit HSC activation and reduce oxidative stress damage by activating the Nrf2/antioxidant response element (ARE) pathway, as manifested by the up-regulated expression of Nrf2 and downstream antioxidant genes (GCLC, GCLM, HO-1, Keap1, and NQO1) and reduced secretion of ROS, α-SMA, and ColⅠ.
9.Current Research on Modulation of NF-κB Signaling Network by Traditional Chinese Medicine to Intervene in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Xuejuan LI ; Ping YANG ; Ting CHEN ; Xixiang LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(18):286-294
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease with complex pathogenesis, poor cure rate, long course of disease, and high disability rate, which seriously affects patients' quality of life. Western medicine treatment of RA mainly includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, rheumatic drugs, glucocorticoids, biologics, and targeted small-molecule drugs, which have large side effects and many adverse reactions. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has systematic, comprehensive, multi-target, and multi-mechanism advantages in the treatment of RA. Through the overall syndrome pattern identification, it is effective in relieving symptoms, delaying onset, and relieving pain in RA patients by dispelling wind and removing dampness, dissipating cold and dredging collaterals, clearing heat and removing toxin, resolving phlegm and removing blood stasis, and relaxing sinew and activating collaterals. In recent years, TCM has made remarkable progress in the intervention of RA by regulating the nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling network. They include Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), phosphoinositol 3 kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), Nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), nuclear factor E2 associated factor 2 (Nrf2), Janus kinase 2 (JAK2)/signaling and transcriptional activator 3 (STAT3), and Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2). The regulatory mechanism of NF-κB signaling network is complex: TLR4 is the upstream receptor of NF-κB, PI3K/Akt and MAPK pathways can not only regulate the activity of NF-κB, but also serve as its downstream effect pathway, Nrf2 and NF-κB often have antagonistic effects in the regulation of inflammatory response. Therefore, the research progress of regulating NF-κB signaling network by traditional Chinese medicine in the intervention of RA was summarized to provide a reference for the treatment of RA disease and the development of new drugs.
10.Adolescent anxiety and non-suicidal self-injury behavior: the mediating role of depression and the moderating role of social support
Juexi LI ; Liyuan LI ; Yuxuan GUO ; Xiaoqiang XIAO ; Peiqi TANG ; Ting PU ; Haixi ZUO ; Ting YANG ; Xiaoxia FAN ; Bo ZHOU
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(4):357-363
BackgroundNon-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behavior among adolescents has become a global public health concern. Anxiety and depression are considered key factors influencing NSSI behavior, while social support may play a protective role in alleviating emotional and behavioral issues. However, existing research has primarily focused on the direct impact of individual factors on NSSI behavior, with insufficient exploration of the combined effects of anxiety, depression and social support. ObjectiveTo investigate the direct effect of anxiety on NSSI, the mediating role of depression and the moderating role of social support in relationship between anxiety and NSSI behavior, thus to provide references for the prevention and intervention of NSSI behavior among adolescents. MethodsIn February 2022, a total of 40 820 students in grades 7 to 12 across 10 middle schools in a district of Chengdu were selected as participants, and they were assessed using Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 item (GAD-7), Patient's Health Questionnaire Depression Scale-9 item (PHQ-9), Social Support Scale for Urban Students (SSSUS) and Adolescent Self-Harm Scale (ASHS). Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to examine the correlations between scale scores among adolescents with NSSI behaviors. Mediation and moderation analyses were performed using Process 3.5 in SPSS, and the significance was tested with bootstrapping. The interaction was visualized by using simple slope analysis. ResultsAmong 34 534 (84.60%) valid respondents, 542 adolescents (1.57%) reported engaging in NSSI behavior. Significant differences in gender, GAD-7 scores, PHQ-9 scores, and SSSUS scores were observed between NSSI behavior group and non-NSSI group (χ²/t=62.889, 71.120, 94.365, -41.464, P<0.01).Adolesents with NSSI showed positive correlations between GAD-7 scores and both ASHS and PHQ-9 scores (r=0.158, 0.166, P<0.01). PHQ-9 scores were positively correlated with ASHS scores (r=0.364, P<0.01), but negatively correlated with SSSUS scores (r=-0.290, P<0.01). SSSUS scores were negatively correlated with ASHS scores (r=-0.247, P<0.01). Depression partially mediated the relationship between anxiety and NSSI behavior, with an effect size of 0.544 (95% CI: 0.162~0.944), accounting for 35.79% of the total effect. Social support moderated the relationship between depression and NSSI bahavior, with an effect value of -0.082 (95% CI: -0.135~-0.029). ConclusionAnxiety not only directly influences NSSI bahavior among adolescents, also indirectly exacerbates it through depression, while social support mitigates the impact of depression on NSSI behavior. [Funded by Youth Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China (number, 82401812); Project of Health Commission of Sichuan Province (number, 24LCYJPT18)]


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