1.Status of Clinical Practice Guideline Information Platforms
Xueqin ZHANG ; Yun ZHAO ; Jie LIU ; Long GE ; Ying XING ; Simeng REN ; Yifei WANG ; Wenzheng ZHANG ; Di ZHANG ; Shihua WANG ; Yao SUN ; Min WU ; Lin FENG ; Tiancai WEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(2):462-471
Clinical practice guidelines represent the best recommendations for patient care. They are developed through systematically reviewing currently available clinical evidence and weighing the relative benefits and risks of various interventions. However, clinical practice guidelines have to go through a long translation cycle from development and revision to clinical promotion and application, facing problems such as scattered distribution, high duplication rate, and low actual utilization. At present, the clinical practice guideline information platform can directly or indirectly solve the problems related to the lengthy revision cycles, decentralized dissemination and limited application of clinical practice guidelines. Therefore, this paper systematically examines different types of clinical practice guideline information platforms and investigates their corresponding challenges and emerging trends in platform design, data integration, and practical implementation, with the aim of clarifying the current status of this field and providing valuable reference for future research on clinical practice guideline information platforms.
2.Prediction of Potential Regulatory Pathways Involving The Notch Signaling Pathway and Its Associated Non-coding RNAs in Alzheimer’s Disease Based on Database Analysis
Meng-Lin LÜ ; Xing-Ran LIU ; Xian-Juan KOU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(8):1942-1957
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive, and irreversible neurodegenerative disorder that typically begins with a subtle onset and progresses slowly. Pathologically, it is characterized by two hallmark features: the extracellular accumulation of amyloid β-protein (Aβ), forming senile plaques, and the intracellular hyperphosphorylation of tau protein, resulting in neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs). These pathological changes are accompanied by substantial neuronal and synaptic loss, particularly in critical brain regions such as the cerebral cortex and hippocampus. Clinically, AD presents as a gradual decline in memory, language abilities, and spatial orientation, significantly impairing the quality of life of affected individuals. With the aging population steadily increasing in China, the incidence of AD is rising, making it a major public health concern that requires urgent attention. The growing societal and economic burden of AD underscores the pressing need to identify effective diagnostic biomarkers and develop novel therapeutic strategies. Among the various molecular signaling pathways involved in neurological disorders, the Notch signaling pathway is especially noteworthy due to its evolutionary conservation and regulatory roles in cell proliferation, differentiation, development, and apoptosis. In the central nervous system, Notch signaling is essential for neurodevelopment and synaptic plasticity and has been implicated in several neurodegenerative processes. Although some studies suggest that Notch signaling may influence AD-related pathology, its precise role in AD remains poorly understood. In particular, the interaction between Notch signaling and non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)—key regulators of gene expression—has received limited attention. NcRNAs, including long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs), are known to exert extensive regulatory functions at both transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. Dysregulation of these molecules has been widely associated with various diseases, including cancers, cardiovascular conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders. Notably, interactions between ncRNAs and major signaling pathways such as Notch can produce widespread biological effects. While such interactions have been increasingly reported in several disease models, comprehensive studies investigating the regulatory relationship between Notch signaling and ncRNAs in the context of AD remain scarce. Given the capacity of ncRNAs to modulate signaling cascades and form complex regulatory networks, a deeper understanding of their crosstalk with the Notch pathway could provide novel insights into AD pathogenesis and reveal potential targets for diagnosis and treatment. In this study, we investigated the regulatory landscape involving the Notch signaling pathway and associated ncRNAs in AD using bioinformatics approaches. By integrating data from multiple public databases, we systematically identified significantly dysregulated Notch pathway-related genes and their interacting ncRNAs in AD. Based on this analysis, we constructed a lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory network to elucidate the potential mechanisms linking Notch signaling to ncRNA-mediated gene regulation in AD pathogenesis. Furthermore, we explored the internal relationships and molecular mechanisms within this network and assessed the feasibility and clinical relevance of these molecules as early diagnostic biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets for AD. This study aims to deepen our understanding of the molecular basis of AD and offer novel strategies for its diagnosis and treatment.
3.The role of circadian rhythm and its new strategies for prevention and treatment in oral diseases
WANG Yajun ; ZHANG Lin ; CHENG Chen ; XING Wenmin ; GE Xuejun ; CHENG Fengli ; ZHANG Fang
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2025;33(11):986-996
Circadian rhythm is a biological endogenous process regulated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus, which transmits light signals to peripheral clocks and synchronizes the body with the external environment through balanced expression of circadian rhythm genes. Working the night shift, sleep disorders, and exposure to artificial light can lead to disturbances in circadian rhythm and genetic imbalances. A substantial body of research has demonstrated that circadian rhythm plays a significant role in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and neurodegenerative disorders, with increasing attention being directed toward their impact on oral health. Disturbances in circadian rhythm primarily affect psycho-neuro-immune mechanisms, oxidative stress responses, and oral microflora through pathways such as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis), brain and muscle ARNT-like 1 (BMAL1)-brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) signaling, and BMAL1-nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) interactions. These disruptions may influence the progression of oral diseases. Certain pharmacological agents (e.g., melatonin, vitamin D, nobiletin, and propofol) have been shown to regulate mood disorders, immune function, and sleep-wake cycles by upregulating BMAL1 expression, thus alleviating disturbances in circadian rhythm. In addition, non-pharmacological interventions, such as sleep management strategies, psychotherapy approaches, and light therapy, also modulate these processes through HPA axis regulation. Currently, the specific mechanisms by which circadian rhythm regulates BDNF levels, T cell subsets, and inflammatory signals—thereby influencing both pathogenesis and treatment outcomes for oral diseases—remain unclear. Future research should focus on elucidating these molecular mechanisms as well as identifying therapeutic targets related to circadian rhythm within the oral health context. Further, multidisciplinary collaboration encompassing pharmacy, sleep behavior studies, and psychology will be instrumental in advancing prevention strategies and treatments for oral diseases.
4.Fanconi Anemia: Exploration of DNA Repair Pathways from Genetic Diseases to Cancer and Prospects for Treatment
Jinyu SHI ; Lin XING ; Shijia LIU ; Wenhao LYU ; Bingyan ZHANG ; Lijun XU ; Yafen ZHANG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2024;51(1):67-72
Fanconi anemia (FA) is an inheritable disorder that presents with bone marrow failure, developmental anomalies, and an increased susceptibility to cancer. The etiology of this condition stems from a genetic mutation that disrupts the proper repair of interstrand DNA cross-links (ICLs). The resultant dysregulation of the DNA damage response mechanism can induce genomic instability, thereby elevating the mutation rates and the likelihood of developing cancer. The FA pathway assumes a pivotal role in safeguarding genome stability through its involvement in the repair of DNA cross-links and the maintenance of overall genomic integrity. A mutation in the germ line of any of the genes responsible for encoding the FA protein results in the development of FA. The prevalence of aberrant FA gene expression in somatic cancer, coupled with the identification of a connection between FA pathway activation and resistance to chemotherapy, has solidified the correlation between the FA pathway and cancer. Consequently, targeted therapies that exploit FA pathway gene abnormalities are being progressively developed and implemented. This review critically examines the involvement of the FA protein in the repair of ICLs, the regulation of the FA signaling network, and its implications in cancer pathogenesis and prognosis. Additionally, it explores the potential utility of small-molecule inhibitors that target the FA pathway.
5.Pharmacokinetics and bioequivalence study of teriflunomide tablets in healthy Chinese subjects
Li-Li LIN ; Yan JIANG ; Qin ZHANG ; Hui-Ling QIN ; Qian ZHANG ; Yang XU ; Wei LIANG ; Lin-Ying MENG ; Zhao-Xing CHU ; Wei HU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(3):425-429
Objective To compare the pharmacokinetic profiles of the two teriflunomide tablets in healthy Chinese subjects under fasting and fed conditions and to evaluate their bioequivalence and safety.Methods A randomized,open,single-dose,parallel trial design was used to enroll 31 and 32 healthy Chinese male subjects in the fasting and fed groups,who were randomized to a single oral dose of 14 mg of either reference or test preparation of teriflunomide tablets.The plasma concentrations of teriflunomide were determined using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method,and Phoenix WinNonlin 8.1 software was used to calculate pharmacokinetic parameters and perform bioequivalence analysis.Results Subjects received a single oral dose of the reference and test formulations of teriflunomide.The main pharmacokinetic parameters of teriflunomide in the fasting group were as follows:Cmax were(2.14±0.27)and(2.27±0.33)μg·mL-1,AUC0-72h were(105.70±11.20)and(107.72±11.77)μg·mL-1·h,tmax was 1.49 and 0.99 h;the main pharmacokinetic parameters of teriflunomide in the fed group were as follows:Cmaxwere(1.83±0.17)and(1.75±0.22)μg·mL-1,AUC0-72h were(102.66±9.18)and(101.57±13.01)μg·mL-1·h,tmax was 4.01 and 4.99 h.The 90%confidence intervals for the geometric means of Cmax and AUC0-72h for reference and test preparations in the fasting and fed groups were in the range of 80%to 125%.Conclusion The pharmacokinetic characteristics of the 2 formulations were similar under fasting and fed administration conditions,with good bioequivalence and safety;Postprandial administration may delay the time to peak of the drug.
6.Clinical study on efficacy of different androgen deprivation regimens in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer
Huai-Jing LUO ; Ting-Ting ZHANG ; Xing-Mo DONG ; Chao-Lu LIN ; Feng YU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(4):519-523
Objective To compare the application effect of intermittent androgen deprivation(IAD)and continued androgen deprivation(CAD)on advanced prostate cancer and influence on prognosis.Methods The patients with advanced prostate cancer were divided into treatment group(86 cases)and control group(62 cases)according to the cohort method.The treatment group was given IAD regimen(subcutaneous injection of 3.6 mg goserelin once every 28 days)combined with oral administration of flutamide(250 mg every 3 times a day)or combined with oral administration of bicalutamide(50 mg once a day),and the control group was treated with CAD regimen(bilateral orchiectomy combined with continuous flutamide or bicalutamide orally,with the same dosage as the treatment group).The observation follow-up time of both groups was ≥9 months.Efficacy,serum total testosterone(TT),prostate specific antigen(PSA)and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)were compared between the two groups after treatment,and the side effects of treatment,quality of life[Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate(FACT-P)]and disease progression were evaluated.Results At 9 months after treatment,the objective response rates(ORR)in treatment group and control group were 30.99%(22 cases/71 cases)and 29.09%(16 cases/55 cases),and the disease control rates(DCR)were 71.83%(51 cases/71 cases)and 69.09%(38 cases/55 cases)respectively(P>0.05).Serum TT levels in treatment group and control group were(25.53±9.44)and(22.51±8.28)ng·dL-1,PSA levels were(4.48±1.02)and(4.32±0.95)ng·mL-1,and VEGF levels were(121.03±35.26)and(118.65±33.42)pg·mL-1 respectively(all P>0.05).The incidence rates of hot flash in treatment group and control group were 21.13%and 56.36%,the incidence rates of breast swelling pain were 16.90%and 34.55%,and the incidence rates of osteoporosis were 8.45%and 25.45%respectively(all P<0.05).The scores of physical condition of FACT-P in treatment group and control group were(24.15±4.22)and(20.28±3.71)points,the scores of life condition were(20.28±2.94)and(17.81±2.84)points,scores of prostate cancer specific(PCS)module were(33.21±6.32)and(28.42±5.43)points,respectively,the difference were all statistically significant(all P<0.05).The cumulative progression-free survival rates in treatment group and control group were 61.97%and 58.18%(P>0.05).Conclusion IAD is as effective as CAD in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer and has a similar effect on the prognosis of patients,but the former one has fewer side effects of treatment and helps to improve the quality of life of patients.
7.Study on neuronal protection of Gualou Guizhi decoction via inhibiting M1 microglia polarization
Xing-Hua ZHONG ; Hai-Xia HU ; Xin-Jun LIN ; Xiao-Qin ZHU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(15):2197-2201
Objective To explore the molecular mechanism of Gualou Guizhi decoction which regulates the interferon regulator factor 5(IRF5)signaling pathway to inhibit M1 type microglia activation and reduce the inflammatory response to protect damaged nerve cells.Methods Microglia(BV2)cells were randomly divided into BV2-control,BV2-model,BV2-experimental-L,-M,-H groups.The BV2-control group was given routine culture;the BV2-model group used 100 ng·mL-1 lipopolysaccharide(LPS)to stimulate BV2 which establish an inflammatory model;the BV2-experimental-L,-M,-H groups were cultured in 50,100,200 μg·mL-1 GLGZD and 100 ng·mL-1 LPS.The HT22 cells were divided into the HT-22-blank group,HT-22-model group,HT-22-control group and HT-22 experimental group.HT-22-blank group were conventional culture;HT-22-model group were oxygen glucose deprivation was performed for 2 h,then the complete medium was replaced for 24 h;HT-22-control group were after 2 h of oxygen glucose deprivation,the 100 ng·mL-1 LPS conditioned medium was replaced and incubated for 24 h;HT-22-experimental group were after 2 h of oxygen glucose deprivation,the 200 μg·mL-1 GLGZD conditioned medium was added for 24 h.Interleukin-12(IL-12)and IL-23 were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA);the protein of IRF5,cluster differentiation 16(CD1 6)and MHC class Ⅱ(MHC-Ⅱ)was detected by Western blot;the expression of the synaptic marker protein class Ⅲ β-Tubulin(Tuj-1)was observed by immunofluorescence.Results IL-12 contents in the BV2-control,BV2-model and BV2-experimental-L,-M,-H groups were(2.62±1.02),(10.67±3.22),(6.87±1.61),(3.96±1.22)and(3.36±1.04)pg·mL-1;IL-23 contents were(20.40±2.04),(77.08±3.25),(76.28±3.75),(63.96±4.94)and(54.48±3.34)pg·mL-1;relative expression levels of IRF5 protein were 0.80±0.41,2.22±0.69,1.11±0.11,0.92±0.39 and 0.65±0.29;relative expression levels of CD16 protein were 0.69±0.45,1.91±0.52,1.42±0.22,1.04±0.15 and 0.67±0.30;relative expression levels of MHC-Ⅱ protein were 0.89±0.27,1.96±0.19,1.34±0.38,1.15±0.19 and 0.68±0.24.BV2-experimental-M,-H groups were compared with the BV2-model group,the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The Tuj-1 protein expression levels were 28.85±6.69,14.44±1.98,7.75±1.12 and 20.05±3.54,determined in the HT22-blank,HT22-model,HT22-control and HT22-experimental groups.The HT22-experimental group was compared with the HT22-control group,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion GLGZD may reduces the activation of microglia M1 phenotype through IRF5 signaling pathway,and then inhibits inflammatory response to protect damaged nerve cells.
8.Applications and advancements of instrumental variable approach in causal inference in environmental epidemiology
Hui SHI ; Guzhengyue ZHENG ; Xing ZHAO ; Shourui HUANG ; Baozhuo AI ; Jialong WU ; Hualiang LIN
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(2):219-225
In environmental epidemiological research, extensive non-random environmental exposures and complex confounding biases pose significant challenges when attempting causal inference. In recent years, the introduction of causal inference methods into observational studies has provided a broader range of statistical tools for causal inference research in environmental epidemiology. The instrumental variable (IV) approach, as a causal inference technique for effectively controlling unmeasured confounding factors, has gradually found application in the field of environmental epidemiological research. This article reviewed the basic principles of IV and summarized the current research progress and limitations of applying IV for causal inference in environmental epidemiology. IV application in the field of environmental epidemiology is still in the initial stage. Rational use of IV and effective integration with other causal inference methods will become the focus of the development of causal inference in environmental epidemiology. The aim of this paper is to provide a methodological reference and basis for future studies involving causal inference to target population health effects of environmental exposures in China.
9.Value of renal biopsy in the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with acute kidney disease
Mengru LYU ; Buyun WU ; Ao BIAN ; Bo ZHANG ; Lin WU ; Jingfeng ZHU ; Bin SUN ; Changying XING ; Huijuan MAO
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2024;40(3):193-200
Objective:To analyze the changes of diagnosis and treatment before and after renal biopsy in adult patients with acute kidney disease (AKD), and to explore the value of renal biopsy in the diagnosis and treatment of AKD.Methods:It was a single-center retrospective observational study. The adult patients with AKD who underwent renal biopsy in the Department of Nephrology of the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2021 were enrolled. Demographic data, general clinical data, laboratory tests, and diagnosis and treatment data before and after renal biopsy were collected to analyze the concordance rate between clinical and pathological diagnoses, changes in treatment after renal biopsy, and bleeding complication.Results:A total of 575 patients diagnosed with AKD by renal biopsy were included in this study, with age of 51 (36, 63) years old and 359 males (62.4%). Among them, there were 293 patients (51.0%) of acute kidney injury, 348 patients (60.5%) of hypertension and 124 patients (21.6%) of diabetes. The peak serum creatinine was 272 (190, 477) μmol/L. The hemoglobin was 106 (86, 126) g/L. The 24-hour urine protein was 2.15 (0.79, 4.82) g. There were 347 patients (60.3%) of acute glomerular diseases, 136 patients (23.7%) of acute interstitial nephritis, 47 patients (8.2%) of thrombotic microangiopathy, and 45 patients (7.8%) of acute tubular necrosis. The most common types of acute glomerular diseases were IgA nephropathy and anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated glomerulonephritis, accounting for 22.3% (128/575) and 12.2% (70/575), respectively. The clinical diagnoses before renal biopsy were consistent with the renal histopathological diagnoses in 454 patients, with an accuracy rate of 79.0%. Following the renal biopsy, the treatment plan involving glucocorticoids or immunosuppressants was adjusted in 394 patients (68.5%). Significant post-biopsy bleeding occurred in 15 patients (2.6%), with 12 patients requiring blood transfusion and 1 patient requiring surgical intervention.Conclusions:Twenty-one clinical diagnoses do not match the pathological diagnoses in adult AKD patients, 68.5% of patients have changes in their treatment plans, and 2.6% of patients have significant hemorrhagic complications after renal biopsy. Clinicians need to carefully consider the benefits and risks and make individualized decisions about renal biopsy.
10.A study on the job preferences and heterogeneity of medical students from different birthplaces:A discrete choice experiment based on six hospitals in Beijing
Xin-Yan LI ; Yue ZHANG ; Yu-Xin SUN ; Xing LIN ; You-Li HAN
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2024;17(1):51-59
Objective:To analysis the job preference and heterogeneity of medical students by distinguishing their birthplaces,and to provide reference for optimizing the management of primary health care resources.Methods:Using a cluster sampling method,an online survey of discrete choice experiment was conducted with 925 medical students from six teaching hospitals in Beijing,741 valid questionnaires were obtained,the effective recovery rate was 80.1%.The mixed logit model was used to perform regression analysis on six job attributes and estimate the willingness to pay.Results:There were significant differences in the choice of work location among medical students from different birthplaces.The subgroup results showed that compared to medical students from city,undergraduates from rural and county district preferred a work with sufficient career development opportunities.The results of undergraduate subgroup showed that undergraduates from rural district preferred a work with good environment than those from other birthplaces.Conclusion:There is heterogeneity in job preferences of medical students from different birthplaces.Policy makers should pay attention to the medical students'birthplace,also take the educational level into account to optimize the diversified job attributes,formulating targeted intervention to attract primary health care talents.


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