1.Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulates Related Signaling Pathways to Prevent and Control Breast Cancer and Precancerous Lesions: A Review
Yifei ZENG ; Di ZHAO ; Junyue WANG ; Mengjie WANG ; Yubo GUO ; Yu ZHOU ; Dongxiao ZHANG ; Wenjie ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(5):290-301
Breast cancer has become the malignant tumor with the highest incidence rate among women, seriously threatening the life and health of women all over the world. The pathogenic factors and development mechanisms of breast cancer are complex and diverse. The development of breast cells from ordinary hyperplasia to atypical hyperplasia, and from pre-cancerous lesions to cancerous lesions, is a long-term progressive process. Therefore, early screening and prevention of breast cancer is particularly important. Western medicine has a relatively mature treatment program for breast cancer, which is mainly based on surgery and systemic treatment, whereas the ensuing complications and adverse reactions often bring a heavy burden to patients. For the precancerous lesions of breast cancer, surgery is also the mainstay of treatment. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has increasingly highlighted its advantages in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Increasing studies have shown that in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer and pre-cancerous lesions, TCM compound prescriptions, single herbs or herb pairs, and active components are able to regulate a variety of intracellular signaling pathways through multi-targets to inhibit the proliferation and invasion, promote the apoptosis and autophagy of tumor cells, and regulate the cell cycle and the immune microenvironment, thus exerting anti-tumor effects. At the same time, they can significantly attenuate the toxic side effects of radiotherapy and drug resistance of patients. However, the specific mechanisms of TCM in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer and precancerous lesions have not been fully clarified. The available studies are tanglesome regarding the TCM inhibition of tumor development through the regulation of classical signaling pathways such as phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), Wnt/β-catenin, and Notch, which still need to be verified by a large number of clinical and experimental studies. Therefore, this paper reviews the research progress in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer and precancerous lesions by TCM through interfering with the relevant signaling pathways in recent years, aiming to summarize the possible mechanisms of TCM in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer and provide references for subsequent studies.
2.Clinicopathological characteristics and diagnostic strategies of prostatic paraganglioma presenting with prostatic mass and micturition-associated symptoms
Mengjie ZHANG ; Qun LU ; Yao FU ; Qing ZHANG ; Weidong GAN ; Hongqian GUO
Journal of Modern Urology 2026;31(6):552-558
Objective To evaluate the clinical characteristics, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic strategies of prostatic paraganglioma (PPG) to provide an evidence-based foundation for early diagnosis and precision treatment of this rare malignancy. Methods The clinical data of a patient with PPG admitted to our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Concurrently, a systematic search was conducted across domestic and international databases, including PubMed, CNKI, and Wanfang.Clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, pathological features, therapeutic modalities, and prognostic data of 24 cases reported between 1979 and 2025 were pooled with the institutional case for a comprehensive analysis (n=25). Results Epidemiological features: the age at onset ranged from 8 to 76 years, with a mean age of (44.6±15.2) years, predominantly affecting young and middle-aged adults (30-50 years).Notably, 20.0% (5/25) of the patients exhibited characteristic micturition-associated catecholamine release symptoms (e.g., post-micturition palpitations, transient hypertension).Laboratory findings: among the 19 patients who underwent catecholamine metabolite testing, 14 (73.7%) showed significant elevation in serum or urinary norepinephrine and methoxyadrenaline levels.Pathological and immunohistochemical features: the positivity rate for neuroendocrine markers (chromogranin A, synaptophysin, and neuron-specific enolase) was 100%, while the negativity rate for prostate-specific markers (prostate-specific antigen and prostate-specific acid phosphatase) was also 100%.Treatment and prognosis: surgical intervention was performed in 96.0% (24/25) of the patients, including radical prostatectomy (37.5%), precision tumor excision (25.0%), and transurethral resection (12.5%).Favorable outcomes without recurrence were observed in 89.5% (17/19) of the total cohort. Conclusion PPG is clinically exceedingly rare.The disease should be highly suspected in patients presenting with a prostatic mass, normal prostate-specific antigen level, and micturition-associated cardiovascular symptoms.Testing for catecholamine metabolites is the key screening tool.Robot-assisted surgery facilitates precise tumor excision while ensuring optimal functional preservation.Given the malignant potential and genetic correlations of PPG, lifelong follow-up is recommended.
3.Preliminary Study on HPLC-FLD Method for Pre-Column Derivatization of Triptolide by Using Ruthenium Complex Fluores-cent Reagent
Mengjie TANG ; Beihua XU ; Huimin ZHANG
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(8):968-982
[Objective]To investigate a simple method for the rapid detection and precise analysis of trace triptolide(TP)in vitro.[Methods]Initially,4-carboxy-4'-methyl-2,2'-bipyridine(Me-bpy-COOH)and cis-bis(2,2'-bipyridine)dichlororuthenium(Ⅱ)(cis-Ru(bpy)2CL2)were used as raw materials to synthesize tripyridine ruthenium monocarboxylic acid fluorescent reagent,namely bis(2,2'-bipyridyl)(4-methyl-4'-carboxy-2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium(Ⅱ)bishexafluorophosphate[Ru(bpy)2(bpy-COOH)2PF6].Subsequently,the pre-column derivatization reaction conditions of Ru(bpy)2(bpy-COOH)2PF6 with TP was optimized through orthogonal test and a methodological evaluation of the high performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence detection(HPLC-FLD)of triptolide-terpyridine ruthenium derivative(TTRD)was conducted.Taking commercially available Kunxian Capsules as object,the newly established evaluation method was adopted for detection.[Results]A fluorescent derivative of TP,TTRD was obtained and was characterized by proton nuclear magnetic resonance(1H-NMR)and ultra high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS).The optimized pre-column derivatization reaction conditions were a 4:1 molar ratio of Ru(bpy)2(bpy-COOH)2PF6 to TP,a reaction time of 2 hours and a reaction temperature of 45℃.This study presented a HPLC-FLD method for the pre-column derivatization of TP.The method demonstrated a good linear relationship within the range of 50 to 1 200 μg·L-1.The TP content in Kunxian Capsules was measured by using this method,yielding a result of 78.78 μg·g-1,which fell within the prescribed range of national drug standards.[Conclusion]The pre-column-derived HPLC-FLD method for TP exhibited good sensitivity,accuracy and reliability,expanding the HPLC detection range for TP.
4.Hypoxia promotes proliferation of alveolar epithelial cells by regulating chromatin H2A.Z deposition through TAZ-H2A.Z axis
Paiyu LIU ; Mengjie ZHANG ; Jitao ZENG ; Bing NI
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(6):498-505
Objective To explore the role and underlying mechanism of the transcriptional coactivator with PDZ-binding motif(TAZ)and a histone variant of acute histone H2A(H2A.Z)in the repair of hypoxia-induced lung injury.Methods A mouse model of hypoxic lung injury was established by being placed in a hypoxia chamber(simulating an altitude of 5 800 m)for 4 d.HE staining was used to observe the severity of lung injury.A hypoxia model of murine alveolar epithelial cells(murine lung epithelial-12,MLE12)was constructed by treating the cells in a hypoxia workstation(1%O2 concentration)for 24 h.Western blotting was employed to detect TAZ expression.The proliferation of alveolar epithelial cells(AECs)was evaluated by CCK-8 assay.Co-immunoprecipitation(Co-IP)assay was utilized to verify the interaction between TAZ and H2A.Z.CUT&Tag sequencing was performed to determine the effect of TAZ on the chromatin deposition of H2A.Z.Results Hypoxia significantly induced alveolar atrophy and inflammatory infiltration in mouse lung tissues(P<0.01).Hypoxia significantly up-regulated the protein level of TAZ in MLE12 cells(P<0.05).CCK-8 assay showed that knockdown of TAZ significantly reduced the proliferative capacity of AECs(P<0.01).Co-IP assay confirmed the physical interaction between TAZ and H2A.Z.CUT&Tag sequencing revealed that hypoxia promoted the deposition of H2A.Z on chromatin(31 817 peaks under normoxia,44 078 peaks under hypoxia),which was partially reversed by TAZ knockdown(37 840 peaks).Conclusion Hypoxia significantly up-regulates the expression of TAZ,which combines with H2A.Z and promotes the deposition of H2A.Z on chromatin,thus enhancing the proliferation of AECs in response to hypoxic injury.
5.Hysteroscopy improves the pregnancy outcomes following fresh embryo transfer in patients with FIGO Type Ⅱ and Ⅲ uterine fibroids diagnosed by ultrasound
Mengjie FAN ; Liying WANG ; Hua ZHANG ; Shuo YANG ; Caihong MA ; Rong LI
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(10):1032-1037
Objective:To investigate the impact of hysteroscopic surgery on fresh embryo transfer outcomes in patients with transvaginal ultrasound-diagnosed FIGO Type Ⅱ/Ⅲ uterine fibroids that may affect the uterine cavity morphology, providing a reference for clinical practice.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was performed to analyze the clinical data of 346 patients who visited the Reproductive Medicine Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital between January 2020 and December 2022, with transvaginal ultrasound findings indicating uterine fibroids adjacent to or protruding into the uterine cavity (FIGO Type Ⅱ, Ⅲ) and who underwent fresh embryo transfer. Patients were divided into two groups based on whether hysteroscopic surgery were performed: the hysteroscopic surgery group ( n=237, the group that underwent hysteroscopy before embryo transfer) and the non-surgery group ( n=109, the group that proceeded directly to embryo transfer without hysteroscopy). Basic patient characteristics and pregnancy outcomes were compared between the two groups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors influencing clinical pregnancy rate and live birth rate. Results:The baseline characteristics showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups. The clinical pregnancy rate [44.3% (105/237)] and the live birth rate [32.5% (77/237)] following fresh embryo transfer in the hysteroscopic surgery group were significantly higher than those in the non-surgery group [31.2% (34/109), P=0.021; 18.3% (20/109), P=0.007], whereas the pregnancy loss rate showed no significant difference. Stratified analysis by age revealed that for patients aged <35 years, the clinical pregnancy rate [62.1% (54/87)] and the live birth rate [51.7% (45/87)] in fresh embryo transfer cycles were significantly higher in the hysteroscopic surgery group compared with the non-surgery group [30.8% (12/39), P=0.001; 25.6% (10/39), P=0.006]. Multivariate logistic regression analysis further confirmed that hysteroscopic surgery was an independent factor influencing live birth rate ( OR=2.128, 95% CI: 1.152-3.930, P=0.016). Among patients aged <35 years, hysteroscopic surgery was an influencing factor of both clinical pregnancy rate ( OR=4.222, 95% CI: 1.745-10.215, P=0.001) and live birth rate ( OR=3.449, 95% CI: 1.436-8.282, P=0.006). Conclusion:For infertile patients with ultrasound findings of uterine fibroids adjacent to or protruding into the uterine cavity, especially younger patients, hysteroscopy is recommended. It can improve pregnancy outcomes of fresh embryo transfer, increasing both the clinical pregnancy rate and the live birth rate.
6.Trajectories of executive function development and its neural mechanisms in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Ruilin JIN ; Jiaqi ZHOU ; Teng ZHU ; Jiayun YU ; Wanying ZHENG ; Hanlin LI ; Mengjie ZHANG ; Xiaolei CEN ; Chuang YANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(3):277-282
Executive function(EF) is an advanced cognitive function of the central nervous system, and is closely related to an individual's capacity for daily living and adaptation. Patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) typically exhibit significant executive dysfunction. While most existing studies on the executive function of individuals with ADHD are cross-sectional, and little is known about the longitudinal maturation process of related brain structures and functional connectivity patterns. The findings indicate that ADHD patients exhibit differential developmental trajectories in brain structural and functional connectivity compared with typically developing group.Furthermore, there is a lifespan association between abnormal brain network development and ADHD symptoms. This article aims to elucidate the characteristics of executive function deficits in ADHD patients across different developmental stages, examining their relationship with the nervous system’s development from a development perspective.
7.Regional medical laboratory centers driving high-quality discipline development
Peiyao SHI ; Mengjie LUO ; Huiying XIANG ; Chunlei ZHANG
Modern Hospital 2025;25(7):1035-1037
Objective To summarize the construction practices of the Shenzhen Yantian Regional Medical Laboratory Center and explore its pathways and outcomes in promoting high-quality discipline development.Methods Using a case study approach,this research analyzes the center's specific measures in organizational structure optimization,information system devel-opment,quality control system improvement,and multi-institutional collaboration.Operational data from 2023-2024(including test menu expansion,ISO 15189 accreditation progress,and training frequency)were used to evaluate implementation effective-ness.Results Through resource integration across district medical institutions,the center established a unified database and lo-gistics system,achieving coordinated management of 484 in-house tests and 354 referred tests with significantly improved testing efficiency.144 test items obtained ISO 15189 accreditation,demonstrating enhanced quality.Standardized training programs,op-timized clinical communication mechanisms,and advanced equipment introduction collectively strengthened testing capabilities,service scope,clinical support capacity,and regional influence.Conclusion By implementing resource centralization,stand-ardized management,and technological innovation,regional medical laboratory centers can effectively improve primary healthcare service quality and promote disciplinary development,providing a reference model for similar institutions nationwide.
8.Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 152 HIV/AIDS patients complicated with anorectal diseases
Xiaqing WANG ; Yi HU ; Min HUANG ; Fan YU ; Naisu CAO ; Mengjie ZHANG ; Siqi WU ; Muping FANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(13):1954-1958
OBJECTIVE To explore the epidemiological characteristics of human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)/ac-quired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS)complicated with anorectal diseases and analyze the clinical character-istics of the HIV-positive patients with perianal abscess.METHODS Totally 152 HIV/AIDS patients who were complicated with anorectal diseases and were treated in The Eighth Hospital of Wuhan from Jan.2020 to Dec.2023 were recruited as the research subjects,36 of whom had perianal abscess.The manifestations of anorec-tal diseases,treatment status and incidence rates of the diseases among the patients with different clinical charac-teristics in the different years were statistically analyzed.The clinical characteristics of the HIV-positive patients with perianal abscess were observed.RESULTS Of the 152 HIV/AIDS patients complicated with anorectal disea-ses,51.97%had mixed hemorrhoid,and 23.68%had perianal abscess.The number of patients with HIV/AIDS complicated with anorectal diseases gradually increased from 2020 to 2023;while the incidence rate of male,aged between 30 and 40 years old,married individuals,those with primary school education or below and famers were relatively high.Among the HIV/AIDS patients complicated with anorectal diseases,139 underwent surgical pro-cedures,and 23 did not.Among the 36 HIV-positive patients with perianal abscess,97.22%were male,50.00%were aged between 20 and 30 years old,and 44.44%were married.CONCLUSIONS The number of HIV/AIDS patients complicated with anorectal diseases is gradually increased from 2020 to 2023;the incidence rates are rela-tively high among the patients who are male,aged between 30 and 40 years old,married,with primary school edu-cation or below and famers.Perianal abscess and mixed hemorrhoid are the major types of anorectal diseases.Sur-gical procedures are recommended for HIV/AIDS patients complicated with anorectal diseases,while the HIV-positive patients with perianal abscess are dominated by the population of male,aged between 20 and 30 years old and married.It is necessary to attach great importance to the detection of pathological characteristics of the HIV-positive patients with perianal abscess so as to take appropriate treatment measures to improve the therapeutic effect.
9.Association analysis of endometrial microbiome characteristics in RIF patients with subsequent transplantation outcomes
Mengjie ZHANG ; Bingxue NING ; Nan SU ; Xiaolin LA
Tianjin Medical Journal 2025;53(12):1263-1270
Objective To explore the correlation between the characteristics of the endometrial microbiome in patients with recurrent implantation failure(RIF)and the subsequent transplantation outcomes.Methods A total of 438 RIF patients underwent embryo transfer again in our hospital were retrospective selection.According to the pregnancy status of the patients 8 weeks after embryo transfer,patients were divided into the pregnancy group(n=85)and the non-pregnancy group(n=353).The clinical data,characteristics and composition diversity of the endometrial microbiome were compared between the two groups.Binary Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors,and the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)was employed to predict the efficacy of the influencing factors.The interaction between the above-mentioned risk factors and Shannon index in the subsequent transplantation outcomes of RIF patients was further analyzed.Results The levels of basal estradiol(E2),fasting insulin(Fins),total cholesterol(TC)and triglycerides(TG)were significantly higher in the non-pregnant group than those in the pregnant group(P<0.05).Meanwhile,there were significant differences in the composition of endometrial microorganisms between the two groups(P<0.05).Among them,the abundance of Fusobacterium phylum,the abundance of Bacillus genus and the α-diversity(Chao1,Shannon,Simpson)index all showed significant differences(all P<0.05).Binary Logistic regression multivariate analysis showed that the abundance of Fusobacterium phylum increased(OR=1.628,95%CI:1.416-1.841),the abundance of Bacillus genus decreased(OR=0.725,95%CI:0.557-0.934)and E2 increased(OR=1.654,95%CI:1.343-1.965).The elevated insulin(OR=1.691,95%CI:1.393-1.980)and decreased Shannon index(OR=0.388,95%CI:0.075-0.697)were independent risk factors for failure after subsequent transplantation.ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of the Shannon index was 0.836(95%CI:0.782-0.890),with the highest predictive efficacy.There was significant interaction among the subgroups of Fusobacteria,Bacillus genus,E2 and insulin in Shannon index on the subsequent transplantation outcomes of patients with RIF.Conclusion The independent risk factors for subsequent transplantation failure in RIF patients can be used as sensitive indicators to predict the subsequent transplantation outcomes of RIF patients,and Shannon index has a higher clinical predictive value.
10.Epidemiological characteristics of intestinal infectious diseases in China, 2013-2022
Xueying TIAN ; Bojun JIN ; Yue SHI ; Xuedong ZHENG ; Zengqiang KOU ; Yanping ZHANG ; Mengjie GENG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(5):776-783
Objective:To deeply analyze the epidemiological characteristics and changing trends of intestinal infectious diseases in China, and provide scientific evidence for the prevention and control of intestinal infectious diseases.Methods:The incidence data of notifiable intestinal infectious diseases in China from 2013 to 2022 were collected from China Disease Prevention and Control Information System. Descriptive statistical method was used to analyze the distributions of intestinal infectious diseases in China, and the annual change rate and seasonal index were calculated.Results:During 2013-2022, intestinal infectious diseases were reported nationwide, with the cases accounting for 43.50% of all notifiable infectious disease cases. The average reported incidence rate was 224.50/100 000, showing a decreasing trend year by year (average annual percent change=-6.45%, t=-2.76, P=0.025). The top 5 intestinal infectious diseases were hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) (130.40/100 000), other infectious diarrhea (80.18/100 000), dysentery (7.45/100 000), acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (2.49/100 000) and viral hepatitis E (1.92/100 000). The incidences of dysentery, HFMD, typhoid fever/paratyphoid fever, viral hepatitis A and acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis all showed decreasing trends year by year (all P<0.05), while the incidences of hepatitis E and other infectious diarrhea showed no significant changes with year (both P>0.05). The incidence of intestinal infectious diseases was high during May to October, with the peak in June. The incidence rate of intestinal infectious diseases was significantly higher in men than in women (all P<0.05). The HFMD, other infectious diarrhea and dysentery cases were mainly children aged 0-5 years, while the cholera, hepatitis A, hepatitis E, typhoid fever/paratyphoid fever and acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis cases were mainly farmers aged ≥20 years. The annual reported incidence rate of intestinal infectious diseases was higher in southern provinces (283.66/100 000) than in northern provinces (142.63/100 000), and the annual reported incidence rate of intestinal infectious diseases was higher in coastal provinces (279.52/100 000) than in inland provinces (181.78/100 000), the differences were all significant (both P<0.001). Conclusions:During 2013-2022, the incidence of intestinal infectious diseases decreased significantly in China, with HFMD and other infectious diarrhea as the main diseases. Strengthened surveillance for intestinal infectious diseases should be carried out in key groups, such as children living scatteredly and farmers, and targeted prevention and control measures should be taken according to the epidemiological characteristics of different diseases to effectively reduce the incidence of intestinal infectious diseases.

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