1.Screening key genes of PANoptosis in hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury based on bioinformatics
Lirong ZHU ; Qian GUO ; Jie YANG ; Qiuwen ZHANG ; Guining HE ; Yanqing YU ; Ning WEN ; Jianhui DONG ; Haibin LI ; Xuyong SUN
Organ Transplantation 2025;16(1):106-113
Objective To explore the relationship between PANoptosis and hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (HIRI), and to screen the key genes of PANoptosis in HIRI. Methods PANoptosis-related differentially expressed genes (PDG) were obtained through the Gene Expression Omnibus database and GeneCards database. Gene ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) were used to explore the biological pathways related to PDG. A protein-protein interaction network was constructed. Key genes were selected, and their diagnostic value was assessed and validated in the HIRI mice. Immune cell infiltration analysis was performed based on the cell-type identification by estimating relative subsets of RNA transcripts. Results A total of 16 PDG were identified. GO analysis showed that PDG were closely related to cellular metabolism. KEGG analysis indicated that PDG were mainly enriched in cellular death pathways such as apoptosis and immune-related signaling pathways such as the tumor necrosis factor signaling pathway. GSEA results showed that key genes were mainly enriched in immune-related signaling pathways such as the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. Two key genes, DFFB and TNFSF10, were identified with high accuracy in diagnosing HIRI, with areas under the curve of 0.964 and 1.000, respectively. Immune infiltration analysis showed that the control group had more infiltration of resting natural killer cells, M2 macrophages, etc., while the HIRI group had more infiltration of M0 macrophages, neutrophils, and naive B cells. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction results showed that compared with the Sham group, the relative expression of DFFB messenger RNA in liver tissue of HIRI group mice increased, and the relative expression of TNFSF10 messenger RNA decreased. Cibersort analysis showed that the infiltration abundance of naive B cells was positively correlated with DFFB expression (r=0.70, P=0.035), and the infiltration abundance of M2 macrophages was positively correlated with TNFSF10 expression (r=0.68, P=0.045). Conclusions PANoptosis-related genes DFFB and TNFSF10 may be potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for HIRI.
2.Practice of billable pharmacy service programs and billing in the United States
Lirong YANG ; Siyu LIU ; Shushan WU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(10):1161-1165
OBJECTIVE To introduce the characteristics and practice of billable pharmacy service programs in the United States, aiming to provide reference for the development of clinical pharmacy service and the establishment of corresponding billing criteria in China. METHODS By searching the official websites of American Pharmacists Association, American Society of Health- System Pharmacists, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the PubMed database, the contents of American billable pharmacy service programs, corresponding service billing criteria, the approaches to being paid as pharmacists and the clinical practice evidence were summarized. RESULTS Current major billable pharmacy service programs implemented in the United States included medication therapy management, outpatient pharmacy service, transition of care management, chronic disease management, annual wellness visits, as well as diabetes self-management training/education. Except for diabetes self-management training/education, which lacked robust data on practice outcomes, all other programs mentioned above were demonstrated to have positive impact on patient outcomes, reducing health care cost and/or generating revenues. The most common approaches for pharmacists to obtain reimbursement were “incident to” billing and using procedure codes. CONCLUSIONS Billable pharmacy practice programs in the United States are achieving progress in service specialization and billing standardization. China can learn from successful cases in the United States while considering its own national context, with the ultimate goal of improving the overall health outcomes of patients, so that pharmacy services can become an important part of the medical service system.
3.Research progress on the prevention and treatment of myocardial infarction by traditional Chinese medicine through regulating NF-κB signaling pathway
Lirong ZHENG ; Peili YANG ; Guiwei LI ; Junchi GUO ; Yingqiang ZHAO
China Pharmacy 2025;36(14):1807-1812
Myocardial infarction (MI) refers to an acute clinical syndrome of myocardial necrosis due to persistent ischemia and hypoxia, resulting from the sharp reduction or interruption of coronary blood flow. Nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) is the key factor in inducing inflammatory response, and it is involved in the production of pro-inflammatory factors and myocardial cell apoptosis. This article systematically describes the molecular regulation mechanism of the NF-κB signaling pathway in MI, and reviews the related research on the prevention and treatment of MI through the regulation of this signaling pathway by active ingredients and compound formulas from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It has been found that active ingredients from TCM, such as ginsenoside Rg3, baicalein, curcumin, tanshinone ⅡA, gambogic acid, as well as compound formulas, including Qili qiangxin capsules, Yiqi huoxue decoction, Lingbao huxin dan, Danhong injection, Baoyuan decoction combined with Taohong siwu decoction, can improve myocardial fibrosis, alleviate inflammatory responses, and inhibit cardiomyocyte apoptosis by suppressing the NF-κB signaling pathway. Thereby, they achieve the goal of preventing and treating MI.
4.Heavy-ion FLASH irradiation mitigates acute intestinal injury and its regulatory mechanisms
Yuchen YANG ; Jiaying HAN ; Xiaobo LI ; Junyu ZHANG ; Lirong ZHOU ; Jian SHI ; Xiaowu DENG ; Hongyu ZHU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(11):1092-1099
Objective:To investigate the differences in acute intestinal injury and regulatory mechanisms in mice following carbon ion FLASH radiotherapy (FLASH-RT) and conventional dose rate radiotherapy (CONV-RT).Methods:Healthy C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into three groups: control group, FLASH-RT group (100 Gy/s), and CONV-RT group (0.1 Gy/s), with 9 mice in each group. All mice received carbon ion whole abdominal radiotherapy. DNA double-strand breaks (DSB) and cell proliferation were evaluated by measuring the expression of phosphorylated histone H2AX (γ-H2AX) and nuclear-associated antigen 67 (Ki67) using immunohistochemistry; apoptosis was analyzed using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL); transcriptome sequencing was used to analyze the differences in molecular pathways between FLASH-RT and CONV-RT.Results:Compared with the CONV-RT group, the FLASH-RT group showed significantly reduced intestinal γ-H2AX signal at 3 h after radiotherapy ( t=3.80, P<0.01), significantly increased expression of Ki67 at the base of intestinal crypts at 6 h after radiotherapy ( t=4.30, P<0.001), and a significantly decreased number of TUNEL-positive cells at 12 h after radiotherapy ( t=3.08, P<0.01). Transcriptome sequencing analysis showed that FLASH-RT specifically activated the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) pathway, avoiding the excessive activation of CONV-RT-induced nuclear factor-κB and B cell receptor inflammatory pathways as well as the inhibition of energy metabolism. Conclusions:Compared with CONV-RT, carbon ion FLASH-RT can reduce DSB damage, preserve the proliferative activity of intestinal stem cells, activate the IGF pathway, and regulate inflammatory, immune, and metabolic pathways, thereby significantly alleviating acute intestinal epithelial injury. Specifically, the regulation of repair pathways mediated by reduced DSB and the inhibition of inflammatory pathways are potential protective mechanisms for normal tissues.
5.Study on the Potential Distribution of Hedysari Radix in China under Different Climates Based on Integrating Multiple Models
Lirong GUO ; Yingmei HE ; Xiao MA ; Pengwei YANG ; Dongsheng LIU ; Lin NI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(10):1-6
Objective To use multiple model integration to predict the potential distribution of suitable areas for Hedysari Radix in China and the main environmental factors affecting its distribution.Methods Based on 119 geographical distribution points obtained from species distribution databases,and incorporating 19 bioclimatic and topographic factors,a species distribution model was constructed using the Biomod2 software package 3.5-1 version ensemble modeling platform,integrating six algorithms including generalized linear model,gradient boosting machine,random forest,and others.Geographic information system spatial analysis methods were used to quantitatively assess the distribution characteristics of suitable habitats of Hedysari Radix under current climate conditions and under future climate scenarios,while identifying the primary environmental drivers of its distribution.Results The ensemble model showed significantly superior predictive performance.TSS value and AUC value were 0.924 and 0.992,respectively.Key environmental factors significantly influencing the distribution of Hedysari Radix included slope,aspect,daily average temperature difference,isothermity,seasonal variation coefficient of temperature,lowest temperature in the coldest month,annual precipitation,driest month precipitation,and seasonal variation coefficient of precipitation.Under current climate conditions,suitable habitats for Hedysari Radix were primarily concentrated in the regions of Longnan and Dingxi in Gansu Province,covering an area of approximately 26.17×104 km2.Under future climate scenarios,suitable habitats will gradually shift toward the northwest into lower temperature zones,with a significant reduction in area.Conclusion The habitat suitability model developed in this study provides a basis for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Hedysari Radix genetic resources,while also offering a methodological reference for ecological adaptability studies of medicinal plants.
6.Epidemiologic characteristics of dengue fever in Ruili City at the China-Myanmar border in late 2023
Lirong YUAN ; Wenzhi YANG ; Yue OUYANG ; Tang LIU ; Hongmei ZHAN ; Run CHEN ; Junyu ZHANG ; Hongning ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2025;41(7):735-741
This study was aimed atanalyzing the epidemic characteristics of dengue fever in Ruili City atthe China-Myanmar bor-der in late 2023,to provide evidence for local dengue fever prevention and control measures.Adult Aedes mosquitoes were collected from Ruili City with a backpack type mosquito sucking machine in October of 2023.Serum samples frompatients with suspected den-gue were collected in acutephase,in November of 2023.Detection ofdengue virus(DENV)nucleic acids in Aedesmosquitoes and acute phase serum samples from suspected dengue fever patients using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction,and nucleic acid positive samples were inoculated into Vero cells for viral culture.After three consecutive blind passage,samples with cytopathic effect(CPE)were collected for be sequencingand analysisof genetic and evolutionary information.Dengue case characteristics were analyzed through descriptive epidemiological methods.Among the 109 cases of dengue fever,the ratio of males to females was 1.27∶1.The youngest patient was 1 year old,the oldest patient was 84 years old,the age group of 20~59 years accounted for 73.39%,and the major-ity of occupations were freelancer(40.37%).A total of 827 female Aedes albopictus and 312 Aedes aegypti were collected,all of which tested negative for DENV nucleic acid.109 serum samples tested positive for DENV nucleic acid,including 49 DENV-1 and 60 DENV-2.Moreover,five DENV-1 and nine DENV-2 samples were obtainedthrough third-generation blind passaging with CPE.The E gene sequences of these five DENV-1 strains were detected,all were found to belong to DENV-1 genotype I,and had same evolu-tionary branch as the 2023 Guangzhou,China(PP563911),the 2019 Myanmar(MW793710),and 2019 Attapeu,Laos(MW559046).The nucleotide and amino acid sequence similarityamong the five DENV-1 genotype was 99.4%-99.9%and 99.8%-100.0%.Compared with the aforementioned epidemic strains,their nucleotide similarities were 99.5%-100.0%,99.4%-99.6%and 99.3%-99.5%,respec-tively,and amino acid similarity was 99.8%-100.0%.Nine DENV-2 E gene sequences were of Asian genotype I and belonged to the same evolutionary branch as the 2018 Myanmar(MW788982),2019 Hangzhou(OP684212)and 2019 Ruili(OQ928150).The nucleotide and amino acid similarities of the nine samples were 99.5%-100.0%and 99.8%-100.0%,respectively.Compared with the aforementioned epidemic strains,their nucleotide similarities were 99.7%-100.0%,99.3%-99.7%and 99.3%-99.7%,respectively,and the amino acid similarity was 99.8%-100%,99.8%-100.0%and 99.4%-99.6%,respectively.Two dengue vectors,Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti,were present in Ruili city,and the dengue outbreak was caused primarily by DENV-1 genotype I and DENV-2 Asian genotype I in later 2023.The sources of DENV-1 were probably the same as those of DENV-1 with Guangzhou(2023),and the sources of DENV-2 were probably from Myanmar.Dengue cases were found primarilyin the 20-59 year age group and freelancers,thus suggesting that relevant local departments should strengthen surveillance of dengue imported case and vector.
7.Effect of histone methyltransferase SMYD2 on macrophage-myofibro-blast transition-promoted renal fibrosis in diabetic kidney disease
Yuan YANG ; Rui PENG ; Zeying LIU ; Xue ZOU ; Xia LI ; Huixiong YUAN ; Hehua LONG ; Teng WANG ; Mingjie CEN ; Bing GUO ; Liying ZHU ; Lirong LIU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2025;41(2):239-249
AIM:This study aims to investigate the role of histone methyltransferase SET and MYND domain containing 2(SMYD2)in facilitating renal fibrosis through the macrophage-myofibroblast transition in diabetic kidney dis-ease(DKD).METHODS:(1)C57BL/6J mice were intraperitoneally administered 55 mg/kg of streptozotocin to induce diabetes mellitus(DM).The experimental groups were categorized as follows:normal control,DM(20 weeks),DM(28 weeks),and DM(36 weeks).Blood glucose(BG),serum creatinine(SCr)and blood urea nitrogen(BUN)levels were determined using a biochemical analyzer.Hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining and Masson staining were performed to assess morphological and fibrotic changes in renal tissues.Western blot analysis was used to measure the protein levels of SMYD2,histone H3 lysine 4 trimethylation(H3K4me3),arginase-1,matrix metalloproteinase 9(MMP9),collagen type Ⅰ(Col Ⅰ)and α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA).Immunofluorescence staining was conducted to examine the localization and expression of F4/80,α-SMA,SMYD2,CD86,CD206 and CD163.(2)Mouse monocyte/macrophage RAW264.7 cells were cultured in vitro and assigned to groups as follows:normal glucose(NG)+negative control siRNA(siNC),high glucose(HG)+siNC,NG+SMYD2 siRNA(siSMYD2),and HG+siSMYD2.Western blot analysis was used to assess the expression of relevant proteins.RESULTS:(1)Compared with normal control group,the levels of BG,SCr and BUN were significantly elevated in DM(28 weeks)and DM(36 weeks)groups(P<0.05).Renal tissue exhibited tubular atro-phy,dilation,and collagen fiber deposition.The levels of H3K4me3,arginase-1,MMP9,Col Ⅰ and α-SMA proteins were up-regulated(P<0.05).The CD86,CD206,CD163 and F4/80 were primarily localized in the interstitial macrophages of the renal tubules,α-SMA was predominantly detected in the renal interstitium,and SMYD2 was mainly expressed in renal tubular epithelial cells and the renal interstitium.(2)Compared with NG+siNC group,the protein levels of SMYD2,H3K4me3,arginase-1,CD163,Col Ⅰ,α-SMA,transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)and p-Smad3 in the cells of HG+siNC group were significantly increased(P<0.05).Knockdown of SMYD2 resulted in a reduction of these indicators(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The SMYD2 protein appears to facilitate renal fibrosis in DKD by promoting the macrophage-myofibroblast transition,potentially through the modulation of TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling pathway.
8.Real-world Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Eeneric Venlafaxine Extended-release Capsules in Centralized Procurement
Min YANG ; Lirong PENG ; Hehe BAI ; Xiaonian HAN ; Jinping WANG ; Ke WANG ; Xianzhe DONG ; Lan ZHANG
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(4):584-589
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness,safety and economy of generic venlafaxine sustained-release capsules and the original drug in clinical practice based on real world clinical data.Methods This is a multicenter,retrospective real-world study.The information of outpatients who used venlafaxine sustained-release capsules in 7 hospitals from October 2021 to October 2022 was collected,including prescription data and laboratory data.They were divided into generic drug group and original drug group.After the baseline level was corrected by propensity score match method,the prescription daily dose,plasma concentration,medication possession ratio,the continuous medication rate for 3,6 and 9 months,dressing change rate,the incidence of adverse reactions,the frequency of drug use,the average daily cost,the annual cost per capita and the proportion of the average annual cost of drugs were compared between the two groups.Results After the baseline level was corrected by propensity score matching method,the prescription daily dose and medication possession ratio(MPR≥0.8)in the generic drug group were higher than that of the original drug group(P<0.05).There was no statistically difference in plasma concentration between the two groups(P=0.294).The continuous medication rate for 3,6 and 9 months in the generic drug group were statistically higher than those in the original drug group(P<0.01).The single dressing change rate of the generic drug group was lower than that of the original drug group(P=0.032).There was no significant difference in the rate of secondary dressing change between the two groups(P=1.000).There were no significant differences in the incidence of abnormal ALT,AST,TC,Na,APTT,and PLC between two groups(P>0.05).The average daily cost of the generic drug group was lower than that of the original drug group.The per capita annual cost of drugs and the proportion of average annual cost of drugs in the generic drug group were significantly lower than those in the original drug group(P<0.01).Conclusion In the actual clinical diagnosis and treatment,no clinically significant differences in effectiveness and safety were found between the generic venlafaxine sustained-release capsule and the original-patented,while the economic advantages of the generic drug were better than that of the original-patented drug.
9.Randomized controlled trial on the effect of immediate addition of mifepristone after medical abortion on the complete abortion rate
Jun ZHU ; Di WU ; Yang YANG ; Lirong JIANG ; Chaying HE
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(6):612-617
Objective:To explore the clinical efficacy of immediately adding mifepristone tablets after medical abortion in improving the complete abortion rate.Methods:This study was a randomized controlled trial. A total of 300 patients with medical abortion in Family Planning Center of Hangzhou Women's Hospital from January 2022 to December 2023 were randomly divided into high-dose group, low-dose group and control group by the digital table method, with 100 cases in each group. The low-dose group was given mifepristone tablets 25 mg bid×5 d immediately after medical abortion; the high-dose group was given mifepristone tablets 50 mg bid×5 d immediately after medical abortion; the control did not use mifepristone after medical abortion. The complete abortion rate, the duration of vaginal bleeding, the amount of vaginal bleeding and the incidence of adverse events such as complications were compared among the three groups.Results:For the three indicators of complete abortion rate, duration of vaginal bleeding and the proportion of vaginal bleeding volume exceeding the individual's customary menstrual flow, they were 92.0% (92/100), (9.0±2.8) d and 0% respectively in the low-dose group, 89.0% (89/100), (10.8±3.0) d and 0% respectively in the high-dose group, and 67.0% (67/100), (16.5±2.6) d and 11.0% (11/100) respectively in the control. The complete abortion rate in the high-dose group and low-dose group was significantly higher than that in the control (all P<0.001), while the duration and the proportion of vaginal bleeding volume exceeding the individual's customary menstrual flow were significantly lower than those in the control (all P<0.001), and the differences were statistically significant. The incidence of complications and the occurrence level of other adverse events were similar between the high-dose and low-dose groups and the control, and the differences were not statistically significant (all P>0.05). Conclusion:Immediately giving mifepristone tablets after medical abortion can effectively improve the complete abortion rate, significantly reduce the amount and duration of vaginal bleeding in patients, and the security of the medication is good.
10.Effect of Nf1 gene silencing on proliferation and migration and phenotypic transfor-mation of mouse aortic vascular smooth muscle cells
Yang YANG ; Zhichao YAO ; Lirong HUO
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2025;33(6):493-499
Aim To explore the effect of Nf1 gene silencing on smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration and its possible molecular mechanism.Methods Using mouse aortic vascular smooth muscle cells(MOVAS)as the research object,the efficiency of Nf1 siRNA transfection in MOVAS was verified by RT-qPCR after transfection with Nf1 siRNA.The experiment was divided into control group,siRNA NC group,and Nf1 siRNA group.Ki-67 immunofluores-cence assay was used to detect the proliferation of MOVAS.Scratch assay and Transwell assay were used to evaluate the effect in the migration ability of MOVAS caused by Nf1 gene silencing.Western blot was used to detect the effect of Nf1 gene silencing on the expression levels of MOVAS phenotype marker proteins and the differences in the expression levels of downstream Ras signals extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK),p-ERK,protein kinase B(Akt),and p-Akt.Results Compared with the control group,the proliferation ability of MOVAS in the Nf1 siRNA group was significantly in-creased(increased by 33.23%,P<0.05),migration ability was significantly enhanced(scratch assay showed an increase of35.47%,Transwell assay showed an increase of 39.33%,P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the expression of contractile pro-teins smooth muscle 22α(SM22α),α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA),and calmodulin 1(CNN1)was reduced(de-creased by 18.91%,23.38%and 25.08%,P<0.05 or P<0.01,respectively).The expression of synthetic protein os-teopontin(OPN)was increased(increased by58.70%,P<0.05),and the levels of p-ERK and p-Akt were significantly increased(increased by33.30%and2.42 times,respectively,P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion Nf1 gene silen-cing can significantly enhance the proliferation and migration ability of MOVAS,and transform from a contractile phenotype to a synthetic phenotype.

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