1.Global research progress of universal mental health screening for students in schools
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(11):1658-1663
Abstract
Currently, mental health issues among children and adolescents are increasingly severe, which has posed a significant public health burden. School based universal mental health screening is recognized as an effective approach for early intervention and treatment of mental health disorders in the population. To understand the current situation of universal mental health screening for students in schools worldwide, the study aims to investigate the current status of schoolbased universal mental health screening globally. It is found that numerous countries and regions have implemented universal school based mental health screening practices with several enacting legislative measures to mandate such screenings and multiple national institutions issuing related guidelines. In the future, it is necessary to improve the multi level intervention network after screening, enhance the ability of mental health services, and optimize the whole process of mental health screening from "identification" to "support".
2.Discovery of a novel AhR-CYP1A1 axis activator for mitigating inflammatory diseases using an in situ functional imaging assay.
Feng ZHANG ; Bei ZHAO ; Yufan FAN ; Lanhui QIN ; Jinhui SHI ; Lin CHEN ; Leizhi XU ; Xudong JIN ; Mengru SUN ; Hongping DENG ; Hairong ZENG ; Zhangping XIAO ; Xin YANG ; Guangbo GE
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(1):508-525
The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) plays a crucial role in regulating many physiological processes. Activating the AhR-CYP1A1 axis has emerged as a novel therapeutic strategy against various inflammatory diseases. Here, a practical in situ cell-based fluorometric assay was constructed to screen AhR-CYP1A1 axis modulators, via functional sensing of CYP1A1 activities in live cells. Firstly, a cell-permeable, isoform-specific enzyme-activable fluorogenic substrate for CYP1A1 was rationally constructed for in-situ visualizing the dynamic changes of CYP1A1 function in living systems, which was subsequently used for discovering the efficacious modulators of the AhR-CYP1A1 axis. Following screening of a compound library, LAC-7 was identified as an efficacious activator of the AhR-CYP1A1 axis, which dose-dependently up-regulated the expression levels of both CYP1A1 and AhR in multiple cell lines. LAC-7 also suppressed macrophage M1 polarization and reduced the levels of inflammatory factors in LPS-induced bone marrow-derived macrophages. Animal tests showed that LAC-7 could significantly mitigate DSS-induced ulcerative colitis and LPS-induced acute lung injury in mice, and markedly reduced the levels of multiple inflammatory factors. Collectively, an optimized fluorometric cell-based assay was devised for in situ functional imaging of CYP1A1 activities in living systems, which strongly facilitated the discovery of efficacious modulators of the AhR-CYP1A1 axis as novel anti-inflammatory agents.
3.High-efficient discovering the potent anti-Notum agents from herbal medicines for combating glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
Yuqing SONG ; Feng ZHANG ; Jia GUO ; Yufan FAN ; Hairong ZENG ; Mengru SUN ; Jun QIAN ; Shenglan QI ; Zihan CHEN ; Xudong JIN ; Yunqing SONG ; Tian TIAN ; Zhi QIAN ; Yao SUN ; Zhenhao TIAN ; Baoqing YU ; Guangbo GE
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(8):4174-4192
Notum, a negative feedback regulator of the Wnt signaling, has emerged as a promising target for treating glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP). This study showcases an efficient strategy for discovering the anti-Notum constituents from herbal medicines (HMs) as novel anti-GIOP agents. Firstly, a rapid-responding near-infrared fluorogenic substrate for Notum was rationally engineered for high-throughput identifying the anti-Notum HMs. The results showed that Bu-Gu-Zhi (BGZ), a known anti-osteoporosis herb, potently inhibited Notum in a competitive-inhibition manner. To uncover the key anti-Notum constituents in BGZ, an efficient strategy was adapted via integrating biochemical, phytochemical, computational, and pharmacological assays. Among all identified BGZ constituents, three furanocoumarins were validated as strong Notum inhibitors, while 5-methoxypsoralen (5-MP) showed the most potent anti-Notum activity and favorable safety profiles. Mechanistically, 5-MP acted as a competitive inhibitor of Notum via creating strong hydrophobic interactions with Trp128 and Phe268 in the catalytic cavity of Notum. Cellular assays showed that 5-MP remarkably promoted osteoblast differentiation and activated Wnt signaling in dexamethasone (DXMS)-challenged MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts. In dexamethasone-induced osteoporotic mice, 5-MP strongly elevated bone mineral density (BMD) and improved cancellous and cortical bone thickness. Collectively, this study constructs a high-efficient platform for discovering key anti-Notum constituents from HMs, while 5-MP emerges as a promising anti-GIOP agent.
4.Design and implementation of aviation transport stretcher for severely injured patients
Jia WANG ; Peng DU ; Linyuan ZHANG ; Yeqin SUN ; Zongmin WEI ; Mengru YU ; Canhua XU ; Hongbing LU
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(9):167-172
Objective:To develop an air transfer stretcher for severely injured patients,so as to meet the requirements of severely injured patients for rapid transport of aviation medical treatment.Methods:The guide rails of hatch of mainstream civil airliner models were analyzed through investigation.Based on the principles of modularization,integration and intelligence,a highly universal and portable aviation stretcher with the functions of rapid transport and life support was designed and developed.The design of the stretcher was verified through simulation analysis and calculation,as well as tests in laboratory,which should meet the requirements of the standards from China Civil Aviation Regulations(CCAR)-25.Results:The results of simulation analysis and tests of laboratory showed that the aviation transport stretcher,and the strength and stiffness of its structure reached to requirement of CCAR-25 standard,which was suit to the portable aviation evacuation of severely injured patients on civil airliners,and the rapid transfer between air and ground.It has the function of supporting life,and the aviation transport stretcher with high universality and convenience can enhance the safety and rescue capability of aviation evacuation system of medical treatment of aviation.Conclusion:The portable aviation stretcher with high-versatility that was researched and developed by this study can effectively solve the problems of life support,injury monitoring,and emergently rescue and treatment during the transport for severely injured patients,which improve the support ability of air-ground transportation for severely injured patients.
5.Recent Advances in Cell Models of HBV Infection in Vitro
Mengru LIU ; Ningning WANG ; Qingyang SUN ; Jun CHENG ; Yuzhu DAI
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(3):213-220
Hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection is worldwide and poses a serious threat to human health.Existing conventional therapeutic drugs(e.g.,interferon-alpha,nucleoside analogs)can inhibit intrahepatic replication of HBV,but it is difficult to remove HBV covalently closed circular DNA(cccDNA)from the nucleus of hepatocytes,resulting in the virus not being easily cleared and the formation of a chronic infection that is difficult to cure.However,the emergence of targeted drugs is expected to destroy cccDNA making a cure for HBV infection possible.To achieve this,in vitro cell models of HBV infection and replication are needed to screen for targeted drugs.In recent years,in vitro cell models for HBV research have made fundamental progress,providing a platform for a better understanding of virus-host interactions,in vitro studies of the HBV life cycle,and the screening and evaluation of novel antiviral drugs.In this review,the research progress of HBV infection and replication cell models,and the characteristics and limitations of different cell models are reviewed,aiming to provide a basis for exploring the mechanism of complex chronic HBV infection,screening targeted drugs and selecting suitable HBV cell models in vitro.
6.Application and Comparison of EQ-5D-Y and CHU-9D in the Health Measurement of Chinese Children with General Health
Mengru ZHAN ; Yan LI ; Jize SUN ; Pingyu CHEN
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(4):74-78
Objective:To compare the psychometric properties of the EQ-5D-Y and CHU-9D in assessing utility values among Chinese children with general health aged 7-9 years.Methods:A total of 458 children in 4 primary schools in Guangxi and Guizhou were investigated by a questionnaire based on validated Chinese versions of the EQ-5D-Y and CHU-9D.The differences in the measurement results of these two scales were analyzed.Results:The ceiling effect of the EQ-5D-Y scale was significantly higher than that of the CHU-9D scale,both of which demonstrated acceptable internal consistency.The ICC and Bland-Altman scatter plots indicated poor agreement between the EQ-5D-Y and CHU-9D utility value measurements.Both scales exhibited good known-group validity and discriminatory ability,but the CHU-9D was better at distinguishing the health status of children across different ages and genders.Conclusion:The CHU-9D outperforms the EQ-5D-Y in terms of ceiling effect,internal consistency,and known-group validity.The two scales are not interchangeable,and researchers should make informed choices based on the strengths and characteristics of each scale when conducting studies on health-related quality of life in children.
7.Recent Advances in Cell Models of HBV Infection in Vitro
Mengru LIU ; Ningning WANG ; Qingyang SUN ; Jun CHENG ; Yuzhu DAI
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(3):213-220
Hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection is worldwide and poses a serious threat to human health.Existing conventional therapeutic drugs(e.g.,interferon-alpha,nucleoside analogs)can inhibit intrahepatic replication of HBV,but it is difficult to remove HBV covalently closed circular DNA(cccDNA)from the nucleus of hepatocytes,resulting in the virus not being easily cleared and the formation of a chronic infection that is difficult to cure.However,the emergence of targeted drugs is expected to destroy cccDNA making a cure for HBV infection possible.To achieve this,in vitro cell models of HBV infection and replication are needed to screen for targeted drugs.In recent years,in vitro cell models for HBV research have made fundamental progress,providing a platform for a better understanding of virus-host interactions,in vitro studies of the HBV life cycle,and the screening and evaluation of novel antiviral drugs.In this review,the research progress of HBV infection and replication cell models,and the characteristics and limitations of different cell models are reviewed,aiming to provide a basis for exploring the mechanism of complex chronic HBV infection,screening targeted drugs and selecting suitable HBV cell models in vitro.
8.Design and implementation of aviation transport stretcher for severely injured patients
Jia WANG ; Peng DU ; Linyuan ZHANG ; Yeqin SUN ; Zongmin WEI ; Mengru YU ; Canhua XU ; Hongbing LU
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(9):167-172
Objective:To develop an air transfer stretcher for severely injured patients,so as to meet the requirements of severely injured patients for rapid transport of aviation medical treatment.Methods:The guide rails of hatch of mainstream civil airliner models were analyzed through investigation.Based on the principles of modularization,integration and intelligence,a highly universal and portable aviation stretcher with the functions of rapid transport and life support was designed and developed.The design of the stretcher was verified through simulation analysis and calculation,as well as tests in laboratory,which should meet the requirements of the standards from China Civil Aviation Regulations(CCAR)-25.Results:The results of simulation analysis and tests of laboratory showed that the aviation transport stretcher,and the strength and stiffness of its structure reached to requirement of CCAR-25 standard,which was suit to the portable aviation evacuation of severely injured patients on civil airliners,and the rapid transfer between air and ground.It has the function of supporting life,and the aviation transport stretcher with high universality and convenience can enhance the safety and rescue capability of aviation evacuation system of medical treatment of aviation.Conclusion:The portable aviation stretcher with high-versatility that was researched and developed by this study can effectively solve the problems of life support,injury monitoring,and emergently rescue and treatment during the transport for severely injured patients,which improve the support ability of air-ground transportation for severely injured patients.
9.Application and Comparison of EQ-5D-Y and CHU-9D in the Health Measurement of Chinese Children with General Health
Mengru ZHAN ; Yan LI ; Jize SUN ; Pingyu CHEN
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(4):74-78
Objective:To compare the psychometric properties of the EQ-5D-Y and CHU-9D in assessing utility values among Chinese children with general health aged 7-9 years.Methods:A total of 458 children in 4 primary schools in Guangxi and Guizhou were investigated by a questionnaire based on validated Chinese versions of the EQ-5D-Y and CHU-9D.The differences in the measurement results of these two scales were analyzed.Results:The ceiling effect of the EQ-5D-Y scale was significantly higher than that of the CHU-9D scale,both of which demonstrated acceptable internal consistency.The ICC and Bland-Altman scatter plots indicated poor agreement between the EQ-5D-Y and CHU-9D utility value measurements.Both scales exhibited good known-group validity and discriminatory ability,but the CHU-9D was better at distinguishing the health status of children across different ages and genders.Conclusion:The CHU-9D outperforms the EQ-5D-Y in terms of ceiling effect,internal consistency,and known-group validity.The two scales are not interchangeable,and researchers should make informed choices based on the strengths and characteristics of each scale when conducting studies on health-related quality of life in children.
10.Mechanism of Shengmaisan Regulating Cardiac Remodeling of Arrhythmias with Deficiency of Qi and Yin
Jingheng WEI ; Xiaolu SHI ; Wei YANG ; Cong HUANG ; Mengru SHI ; Runhao MA ; Mingjie SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(4):248-259
Arrhythmia is an important disease among cardiovascular diseases. Malignant arrhythmias often occur clinically and are induced by abnormal ion channels, electrical activity disorders, myocardial fibrosis, inflammation, dysfunctional mitochondrial biogenesis, mitochondrial calcium overload, out-of-balance energy metabolism, oxidative stress, sympathetic hyperactivity, and other pathological cardiac remodeling, and they are the main causes of sudden cardiac death. In traditional Chinese medicine, arrhythmias are considered to be palpitations, which are commonly caused by deficiency of Qi and Yin. It is often manifested as a deficiency of the spleen and stomach, resulting in malfunction of the Qi mechanism, followed by a particularly severe decline in cardiac function. Shengmaisan is a representative formula for nourishing Qi and Yin, consisting of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, Ophiopogonis Radix, and Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus. In recent years, clinical studies have shown that Shengmaisan and its additions and subtractions are commonly used in the treatment of arrhythmias. In this article, the mechanisms of the active ingredients of Shengmaisan in the electrophysiology, biochemistry, structure, autonomic nervous system, and subcellular fraction of the heart are reviewed, and the multi-target, multi-system, and integrality of Shengmaisan in the treatment of arrhythmias of Qi and Yin deficiency are described. In addition, energy metabolism disorder is tightly juxtaposed with Qi and Yin deficiency syndrome. Mitochondria, as the center of myocardial energy metabolism, play a paramount role in cardiac remodeling, indicating that Shengmaisan will be a salient part of future research to ameliorate cardiac pathologic remodeling through energy metabolism of mitochondria, so as to provide a theoretical basis for the clinical treatment of these arrhythmias.


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