1.Staged Characteristics of Mitochondrial Energy Metabolism in Chronic Heart Failure with Heart-Yang Deficiency Syndrome and Prescription Intervention from Theory of Reinforcing Yang
Zizheng WU ; Xing CHEN ; Lichong MENG ; Yao ZHANG ; Peng LUO ; Jiahao YE ; Kun LIAN ; Siyuan HU ; Zhixi HU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(5):129-138
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a complex clinical syndrome caused by ventricular dysfunction, with mitochondrial energy metabolism disorder being a critical factor in disease progression. Heart-Yang deficiency syndrome, as the core pathogenesis of CHF, persists throughout the disease course. Insufficiency of heart-Yang leads to weakened warming and propelling functions, resulting in the accumulation of phlegm-fluid, blood stasis, and dampness. This eventually causes Qi stagnation with phlegm obstruction and blood stasis with water retention, forming a vicious cycle that exacerbates disease progression. According to the theory of reinforcing Yang, the clinical experience of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) master Tang Zuxuan in treating CHF with heart-Yang deficiency syndrome, and achievements from molecular biological studies, this study innovatively proposes an integrated research framework of "TCM syndrome differentiation and staging-mitochondrial metabolism mechanisms-intervention with Yang-reinforcing prescriptions" which is characterized by the integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Heart-Yang deficiency syndrome is classified into mild (Stage Ⅰ-Ⅱ), severe (Stage Ⅲ), and critical (Stage Ⅳ) stages. The study elucidates the precise correlations between the pathogenesis of each stage and mitochondrial metabolism disorders from theoretical, pathophysiological, and therapeutic perspectives. The mild stage is characterized by impaired biogenesis and substrate-utilization imbalance, corresponding to heart-Yang deficiency and phlegm-fluid aggregation. Linggui Zhugantang and similar prescriptions can significantly improve the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma co-activator-1α(PGC-1α)/silent information regulator 2 homolog 1 (SIRT1) and ATPase activity. The severe stage centers on oxidative stress and structural damage, reflecting Yang deficiency with water overflow and phlegm-blood stasis intermingling. At this stage, Zhenwu Tang and Qiangxin Tang can effectively mitigate oxidative stress damage, increase adenosine triphosphate (ATP) content, and repair mitochondrial structure. The critical stage arises from calcium overload and mitochondrial disintegration, leading to the collapse of Yin-Yang equilibrium. At this stage, Yang-restoring and crisis-resolving prescriptions such as Fuling Sini Tang and Qili Qiangxin capsules can inhibit abnormal opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP), reduce cardiomyocyte apoptosis rate, and protect mitochondrial function. By summarizing the characteristics of mitochondrial energy metabolism disorders at different stages of CHF, this study explores the application of the theory of reinforcing Yang in treating heart-Yang deficiency syndrome and provides new insights for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of CHF.
2.Research on the construction of security risk review indicator system for foreign-funded medical practices in China
Ao-zhe LI ; Yi-xing LYU ; Hao-yu LUO ; Yan-chen MENG
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(6):34-40
Objective:To construct a foreign-funded medical safety risk review evaluation index system for the regulatory needs in the context of expanding the opening up of China's medical service industry,in order to achieve a dynamic balance between opening up and safety and prevent systemic risks.Methods:Using a combination of the Delphi method and hierarchical analysis method,21 senior experts from the fields of management of healthcare institutions,health policy,health jurisprudence and public safety were invited to participate in the construction of the indexes.Statistical quantities such as expert authority coefficient,coordination coefficient and content validity were used to ensure the specificity of the indicators,and the hierarchical analysis method was used to quantify the weights of the indicators and derive the analysis results.Results:the positive coefficients of the two rounds of expert consultation were greater than 95%,and the expert authority coefficient was 0.897;the expert Kendall coordination coefficients were 0.178 and 0.182,respectively,with P<0.001,and the differences were all statistically significant.Through two rounds of expert correspondence,the evaluation index system of foreign-funded medical hospital safety risk review constructed by 4 first-level indicators,12 second-level indicator systems and 38 third-level indicators of functional safety,medical safety,bio-safety and information security was finalized.Conclusions:Through a multi-dimensional risk assessment framework,the system provides quantitative tools for the review and dynamic supervision of foreign medical access,which can support the policy synergy of"high level of openness and high level of security"and help modernize the governance capacity of China's medical service industry.
3.Expression and validation of the neurotrophin neuritin in human tissues
Pingping MENG ; Jingling ZHU ; Jian CAO ; Yu WEI ; Xing LUO
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(6):505-509
Objective To examine the expression and validate the localization of the neurotrophin neuritin(NRN1)in human tissues using bioinformatics and experimental methods.Methods The tissue-specific expression of NRN1 was analyzed using the Human Pro-tein Atlas(HPA)database.NRN1 mRNA and protein expression were experimentally validated using real-time quantitative PCR and immunohistochemistry,respectively.A pEGFP-C1-NRN1 green fluorescent protein fusion vector was transfected into 293 cells,and NRN1 localization was assessed using immunofluorescence.Endogenous NRN1 localization was also examined in hippocampal HT22 cells.Results According to the HPA database,NRN1 expression was enriched in the cerebral cortex,parathyroid gland,adipose tissue,and placenta.Experimental validation confirmed NRN 1 expression in all the aforementioned tissues,with highest levels observed in the brain and spleen.Immunofluorescence analysis revealed that NRN 1 was predominantly localized to the membrane in HT22 cells and to the cyto-plasm in 293 cells.Conclusion NRN 1 is expressed in various human tissues,with notably high expression in the brain.It is primarily localized to the cell membrane and cytoplasm.
4.Effect of bundle intervention on reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Tingyu LAN ; Hongwu HE ; Xing MING ; Qingqin LUO ; Ruiping LAI ; Kun MENG ; Yijun TANG ; Duoshuang XIE
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(2):201-206
Objective To evaluate the effect of bundle intervention on reducing catheter-associated urinary tract in-fection(CAUTI).Methods Hospitalized patients with urinary catheterization in a tertiary first-class hospital were subjected to targeted monitoring of a baseline survey from January to December 2022(pre-intervention).The main causes were found out,and bundle intervention measures were developed and implemented through plan-do-check-act(PDCA)tools from January to March 2023(intervention period).The data from April to December 2023(post-intervention)were collected,difference in catheter use rate and incidence of CAUTI before and after intervention were compared.Results The implementation rate of correctly hanging urine collection bags after intervention was 97.00%,the implementation rate of timely emptying urine collection bags was 91.72%,awareness rate of hand hy-giene among patient's family members was 79.13%,implementation rate of urinary catheter clamping during trans-portation was 74.79%,and daily evaluation implementation rate was 87.68%,which were higher than the pre-in-tervention rates of 85.63%,80.47%,62.75%,60.00%,and 79.93%,respectively.The incidence of CAUTI de-creased from 1.23‰ before intervention to 0.57‰ after intervention,the use rate of urinary catheter decreased from 5.53%before intervention to 5.37%after intervention.Differences of the above indicators were all statistically sig-nificant(all P<0.05).Conclusion Through targeted monitoring on CAUTI and PDCA quality tools,the weak links in healthcare-associated infection control are identified,more targeted prevention and control measures are for-mulated,the implementation of bundle intervention measures can reduce the incidence of CAUTI.
5.Diagnostic value of novel inflammatory markers related to routine blood tests in elderly patients with chronic cardiovascular disease complicated with frailty
Xing-Man FAN ; Yan-Yan LI ; Qiong-Yi HE ; Wei-Na LUO ; Xiao-Hua LAN ; Kai-Jie ZHANG ; Meng WANG ; Xiang-Ren KONG ; Hai-Tao ZHANG
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2025;50(3):301-308
Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of 4 novel inflammatory markers related to routine blood tests,namely neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR),red blood cell distribution width(RDW),hemoglobin-to-RDW ratio(HRR)and systemic immune-inflammation index(SII),in elderly patients with chronic cardiovascular disease(CVD)complicated with frailty.Methods Retrospectively analyze 110 patients with chronic stable CVD who were hospitalized in the cadre ward of cardiovascular medicine at the Air Force Characteristic Medical Center from January 2022 to June 2023.According to the assessment results of the Fried scale,they were divided into three groups:non-frailty group(Fried score=0,n=30),the pre-frailty group(Fried score 1 or 2,n=40)and frailty group(Fried score≥3,n=40).The differences in general information,the impairment rate of daily living activities,miniature nutritional assessment-short form(MNA-SF)scores,mini-mental state examination(MMSE)scores,and the indicators such as NLR,RDW,HRR,and SII among the three groups were compared.Spearman rank correlation was used to analyze the correlation between NLR,RDW,HRR,SII and frailty scores as well as each frailty indicator.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the independent risk factors for frailty in elderly patients with chronic CVD,and the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to assess the clinical diagnostic value of NLR and HRR in elderly patients with chronic CVD complicated with frailty.Results Compared with non-frailty group and pre-frailty group,patients in frailty group were older,with higher impaired rates of daily living activities,NLR,RDW,and SII,and lower MNA-SF scores,MMSE scores,and HRR,and differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Spearman rank correlation analysis showed that the frailty score was positively correlated with NLR(rs=0.354,P<0.001),and RDW(rs=0.448,P<0.001),negatively correlated with HRR(rs=-0.232,P=0.024),and had no significant correlation with SII(rs=0.144,P=0.167).Further analysis of the correlation between the above novel inflammatory markers and the 5 components of frailty showed that NLR was positively correlated with fatigue(rs=0.228,P=0.017),slowed walking speed(rs=0.299,P<0.001),and low physical function(rs=0.319,P<0.001);RDW was positively correlated with decreased grip strength(rs=0.321,P<0.001),slowed walking speed(rs=0.422,P<0.001),and low physical function(rs=0.246,P=0.001);and HRR was negatively correlated with slowed walking speed(rs=-0.230,P=0.025),and low physical function(rs=-0.299,P=0.003).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that MNA-SF score(OR=0.577,95%CI 0.342-0.973)was an independent protective factor for pre-frailty in elderly patients with chronic CVD(P<0.05);NLR(OR=7.866,95%CI 1.101-56.185)was an independent risk factor for frailty,while HRR(OR=0.344,95%CI 0.120-0.983)and MNA-SF score(OR=0.292,95%CI 0.146-0.580)were independent protective factors for frailty in elderly CVD patients(P<0.05).The area under the ROC curve of NLR and HRR for diagnosing frailty in elderly patients with chronic CVD were 0.778 and 0.749,respectively.Conclusion NLR and HRR have high clinical diagnostic value for frailty in elderly patients with chronic CVD,and are expected to become effective inflammatory markers for screening elderly patients with chronic CVD complicated with frailty.
6.Effect of bundle intervention on reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Tingyu LAN ; Hongwu HE ; Xing MING ; Qingqin LUO ; Ruiping LAI ; Kun MENG ; Yijun TANG ; Duoshuang XIE
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(2):201-206
Objective To evaluate the effect of bundle intervention on reducing catheter-associated urinary tract in-fection(CAUTI).Methods Hospitalized patients with urinary catheterization in a tertiary first-class hospital were subjected to targeted monitoring of a baseline survey from January to December 2022(pre-intervention).The main causes were found out,and bundle intervention measures were developed and implemented through plan-do-check-act(PDCA)tools from January to March 2023(intervention period).The data from April to December 2023(post-intervention)were collected,difference in catheter use rate and incidence of CAUTI before and after intervention were compared.Results The implementation rate of correctly hanging urine collection bags after intervention was 97.00%,the implementation rate of timely emptying urine collection bags was 91.72%,awareness rate of hand hy-giene among patient's family members was 79.13%,implementation rate of urinary catheter clamping during trans-portation was 74.79%,and daily evaluation implementation rate was 87.68%,which were higher than the pre-in-tervention rates of 85.63%,80.47%,62.75%,60.00%,and 79.93%,respectively.The incidence of CAUTI de-creased from 1.23‰ before intervention to 0.57‰ after intervention,the use rate of urinary catheter decreased from 5.53%before intervention to 5.37%after intervention.Differences of the above indicators were all statistically sig-nificant(all P<0.05).Conclusion Through targeted monitoring on CAUTI and PDCA quality tools,the weak links in healthcare-associated infection control are identified,more targeted prevention and control measures are for-mulated,the implementation of bundle intervention measures can reduce the incidence of CAUTI.
7.Expression and validation of the neurotrophin neuritin in human tissues
Pingping MENG ; Jingling ZHU ; Jian CAO ; Yu WEI ; Xing LUO
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(6):505-509
Objective To examine the expression and validate the localization of the neurotrophin neuritin(NRN1)in human tissues using bioinformatics and experimental methods.Methods The tissue-specific expression of NRN1 was analyzed using the Human Pro-tein Atlas(HPA)database.NRN1 mRNA and protein expression were experimentally validated using real-time quantitative PCR and immunohistochemistry,respectively.A pEGFP-C1-NRN1 green fluorescent protein fusion vector was transfected into 293 cells,and NRN1 localization was assessed using immunofluorescence.Endogenous NRN1 localization was also examined in hippocampal HT22 cells.Results According to the HPA database,NRN1 expression was enriched in the cerebral cortex,parathyroid gland,adipose tissue,and placenta.Experimental validation confirmed NRN 1 expression in all the aforementioned tissues,with highest levels observed in the brain and spleen.Immunofluorescence analysis revealed that NRN 1 was predominantly localized to the membrane in HT22 cells and to the cyto-plasm in 293 cells.Conclusion NRN 1 is expressed in various human tissues,with notably high expression in the brain.It is primarily localized to the cell membrane and cytoplasm.
8.Research on the construction of security risk review indicator system for foreign-funded medical practices in China
Ao-zhe LI ; Yi-xing LYU ; Hao-yu LUO ; Yan-chen MENG
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(6):34-40
Objective:To construct a foreign-funded medical safety risk review evaluation index system for the regulatory needs in the context of expanding the opening up of China's medical service industry,in order to achieve a dynamic balance between opening up and safety and prevent systemic risks.Methods:Using a combination of the Delphi method and hierarchical analysis method,21 senior experts from the fields of management of healthcare institutions,health policy,health jurisprudence and public safety were invited to participate in the construction of the indexes.Statistical quantities such as expert authority coefficient,coordination coefficient and content validity were used to ensure the specificity of the indicators,and the hierarchical analysis method was used to quantify the weights of the indicators and derive the analysis results.Results:the positive coefficients of the two rounds of expert consultation were greater than 95%,and the expert authority coefficient was 0.897;the expert Kendall coordination coefficients were 0.178 and 0.182,respectively,with P<0.001,and the differences were all statistically significant.Through two rounds of expert correspondence,the evaluation index system of foreign-funded medical hospital safety risk review constructed by 4 first-level indicators,12 second-level indicator systems and 38 third-level indicators of functional safety,medical safety,bio-safety and information security was finalized.Conclusions:Through a multi-dimensional risk assessment framework,the system provides quantitative tools for the review and dynamic supervision of foreign medical access,which can support the policy synergy of"high level of openness and high level of security"and help modernize the governance capacity of China's medical service industry.
9.Application of CRISPR/Cas System-integrated Paper-based Analytical Devices for Rapid Detection of Foodborne Pathogens
Peng-Ru LI ; Xing SHEN ; Jing-Nan MENG ; Lin LUO ; Juan WANG ; Zhen-Lin XU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(5):1147-1160
Foods can be contaminated with foodborne pathogens through a variety of pathways, including water, air and soil. Food safety events caused by foodborne pathogens show a serious impact on human health. However, due to the diversity of foodborne pathogens and the complexity of food matrices, the rapid detection of foodborne pathogens was difficult. The conventional microbial culture and physiological and biochemical identification can hardly meet the need of rapid detection of foodborne pathogens in the field. It is necessary to develop rapid detection technologies for foodborne pathogens. Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and associated protein (Cas) are an adaptive immune systems of prokaryotes with specific recognition and cleavage of nucleic acid sequences, which shows good potential for development of nucleic acid detection and biosensing in the field. According to different forms of application, paper-based analytical devices can be categorized into test paper, lateral flow assay and microfluidic paper-based chips, etc. As a good simplicity and low-cost analytical testing tools, they show good prospects in the field of rapid testing. Therefore, the rapid and sensitive detection of foodborne pathogens can be realized by combining the efficient recognition ability of CRISPR/Cas system and the simplicity of paper-based analytical devices. In this paper, we briefly introduce an overview of the CRISPR/Cas system for nucleic acid detection, and this section focuses on an overview of the features and principles of the class 2 system, including types II, V and VI, which uses a single effector. The application of CRISPR/Cas system based test paper analysis, lateral flow assay and microfluidic paper-based chips for the detection of foodborne pathogens are highlighted in the paper, and finally the advantages, current challenges and future prospects of CRISPR/Cas system in combination with paper-based analytical devices to establish detection methods are discussed.
10.Comparison of a single palmar lateral transverse approach versus the modified Henry approach in locking plate fixation of distal radius fractures
Xing ZHAO ; Peng LIU ; Shengkang XU ; Jinsong ZHANG ; Bin LUO ; Wei XIONG ; Meng ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2024;26(2):171-175
Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy between a single palmar lateral transverse approach and the modified Henry approach in the locking plate fixation for distal radius fractures.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the data of 82 patients with distal radius fracture who had undergone locking plate fixation through either a single palmar lateral approach or the modified Henry approach between January 2016 and December 2022 at Department of Traumatic Orthopaedics, Taihe Hospital, Affiliated to Hubei University of Medicine. There were 25 males and 57 females, with an age of (53.8±12.7) years. Based on the difference in surgical approach, the patients were divided into a single transverse approach group ( n=42) and a modified Henry approach group ( n=40). The 2 groups were compared in terms of injury cause, injury location, time from injury to surgery, AO fracture classification, tourniquet time during surgery, incision length, fracture reduction, Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (PSAS & OSAS) and Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score at the last follow-up, and complications after surgery. Results:There were no statistically significant differences in the baseline characteristics between the 2 groups, indicating comparability ( P>0.05). All patients were followed up for (8.2±3.5) months. Follow-ups revealed one case of injury to the palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve but no other complications like infection, non-union, internal fixation failure, or tendon injury in the single transverse approach group. The single transverse approach group was significantly superior over the modified Henry approach group in incision length [(2.4±0.9) cm versus (5.3±1.6) cm], OSAS (8.1±4.2 versus 10.3±5.7), and PSAS (10.1±5.8 versus 14.7±6.4) ( P<0.05). There were no significant differences between the 2 groups in tourniquet time, fracture reduction quality, and DASH score at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). Conclusion:In locking plate fixation for distal radius fractures, in comparison with the modified Henry approach, a single palmar lateral approach is more minimally invasive so that more aesthetically pleasing outcomes can be achieved to facilitate patients' rapid return to work and society.

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