1.Therapeutic effect and mechanism of modified Chaihu Shugan Powder on a mouse model of gallbladder cholesterol stone with liver depression syndrome
Zhaoyan LI ; Heying WANG ; Renjie LIANG ; Yichun WANG ; Huiping CHEN ; Li MIN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(2):387-399
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of action of modified Chaihu Shugan Powder in the treatment of abnormal gallbladder relaxation in gallbladder cholesterol stone (CS) with liver depression syndrome, and to provide a basis for clinical medication. MethodsMice were given a high-fat lithogenic diet combined with chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) to establish a model of CS. A total of 45 male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into blank group (6 mice fed a normal diet) and CS group (39 mice fed a high-fat lithogenic diet). After CS modeling, the CS group was further randomly divided into four subgroups of CS group, CS liver depression group, traditional Chinese medicine group (treated with modified Chaihu Shugan Powder), and Western medicine group (treated with ursodeoxycholic acid), with 9 mice in each group. All subgroups were fed with the high-fat lithogenic diet, and all mice except those in the CS group were given 21 days of CUMS for modeling. Samples were collected after intervention. The serum levels of cholecystokinin (CCK), liver function parameters, and blood lipid profiles were measured; HE staining was performed for liver and gallbladder tissue; qPCR and Western blot were used to measure the mRNA and protein expression levels of G protein-coupled bile acid receptor 1 (TGR5) and glucagon-likepeptide-1/2 (GLP-1/2) in the intestine and TGR5 and glucagon-like peptide-2 receptor (GLP-2R) in gallbladder; metabolomics methods were used to determine bile acid composition in intestinal contents. The independent-samples t-test was used for comparison of continuous data between two groups; a one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison between multiple groups, and the least significant difference t-test or the Games-Howell method was used for further comparison between two groups. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the CS group showed significant gallstone formation, bile turbidity, hepatic steatosis, abnormal gallbladder wall structure, and significant increases in anxiety- and depression-like behaviors based on behavioral tests; significant increases in the level of total cholesterol in bile and the serum levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and low-density lipoprotein and significant reductions in the level of total bile acid (TBA) in bile and the serum levels of CCK and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) (all P<0.05); significant increases in the mRNA expression levels of GLP-1/2 and TGR5 in the intestine and the protein expression levels of GLP-2R and TGR5 in the gallbladder and significant reductions in the mRNA expression levels of GLP-2R and TGR5 in the gallbladder (all P<0.05); significant changes in multiple bile acid components in intestinal contents (all P<0.05). Compared with the CS group, the CS liver depression group had further aggravation of pathological and behavioral manifestations, changes in bile acid composition, significant increases in the protein and mRNA expression levels of TGR5 and GLP-1/2 in the intestine, and significant increases in the protein and mRNA expression levels of TGR5 and GLP-2R in the gallbladder (all P<0.01). Compared with the CS liver depression group, both treatment groups had an improvement in gallbladder morphology, alleviation of stones and liver injury, and recovery of liver function and blood lipid levels, as well as significant reductions in the protein and mRNA expression levels of TGR5 and GLP-1/2 in the intestine and TGR5 and GLP-2R in the gallbladder (all P<0.05); the traditional Chinese medicine group showed significant increases in glycodeoxycholic acid (GDCA), tauro-α-muricholic acid (T-α-MCA), and taurochenodeoxycholic acid (TCDCA) (all P<0.05), while the Western medicine group showed significant increases in taurohyodeoxycholic acid, T-α-MCA, TCDCA, GDCA, and glycoursodeoxycholic acid (all P<0.05). Compared with the Western medicine group, the traditional Chinese medicine group had significantly greater behavioral improvements, significantly higher levels of TBA in bile and serum HDL (both P<0.01), significant reductions in the protein expression levels of TGR5 and GLP-1/2 in the intestine and TGR5 and GLP-2R in the gallbladder, and a significant reduction in the mRNA expression level of TGR5 in the intestine (all P<0.01), as well as a significant increase in tauroursodeoxycholic acid and significant reductions in glycoursodeoxycholic acid, taurohyodeoxycholic acid, TCDCA, and taurolithocholic acid (all P<0.05). ConclusionModified Chaihu Shugan Powder can improve liver function and abnormal gallbladder relaxation in CS with liver depression syndrome by regulating the bile acid-TGR5 axis, thereby exerting the therapeutic effect of soothing the liver, resolving depression, moving Qi, and promoting bile flow.
2.Differences in deltamethrin resistance and kdr gene mutation in Culex tritaeniorhynchus population in and outside the Yellow Sea wetland
Xiao-er ZHANG ; Zhi-ming WU ; Ye TIAN ; Qian CUI ; Yu-qian JI ; Huan WANG ; Shu-juan YANG ; Yi-chao ZHAO ; Yu WANG ; Hua-yu YIN ; Yu DING ; Guo-jin YAN ; Min-sen ZHAO ; Shou-gang ZHANG ; Bing-dong SONG ; Hong-na CHEN ; Jian GAO ; Wei-fang YANG ; Yu-fu ZHANG ; Hui LIU ; Hong-liang CHU
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2026;33(2):101-107
Objective To gain insights into the biological characteristics of different populations of Culex tritaeniorhynchus within and around the Yellow Sea wetland from the perspective of the occurrence of resistance, we investigated the levels of resistance to deltamethrin and kdr gene mutation in the wetland and its peripheral areas. Methods Specimens were collected from Cx. tritaeniorhynchus populations at two monitoring sites in the Rare Bird National Nature Reserve and Tiaozi Ni Wetland Scenic Area, and also from two populations in Yancheng City and the Liuhe District of Nanjing, and the resistance of these mosquitoes to deltamethrin was determined using the CDC biotest bottle method. For each concentration of deltamethrin assessed, a random subset of exposed specimens was selected for amplification of the kdr gene fragment, followed by Sanger sequencing to identify and analyze resistance-associated mutations. Results The LC50 levels of deltamethrin among mosquitoes from the four populations in Luhe, Yancheng, the Rare Bird National Nature Reserve and the Tiaozi Ni Wetland Scenic Area were 2.048 5, 7.798 2, 3.473 3, and 17.695 5 mg/mL, respectively, with corresponding concentrations of deltamethrin ranging from 0.005 to 5.000,0.050 to 50.000,0.050 to 25.000 and 0.050 to 50.000 mg/mL, respectively. Furthermore, the ranges of the KT50 values were 11.76-107.43, 67.05-216.30,29.77-107.43 and 28.40-329.51 min; the 1-h knockdown rates were 34.58%-99.15%, 9.52%-43.80%, 55.09%-73.01%, and 10.09%-68.07%; and the 24-h mortality rates were 12.15%-67.52%,9.52%-79.56%,13.17%-82.21%, and 11.01%-78.99%, respectively. With respect to kdr gene mutation, we assayed a total of 63,70,59, and 57 mosquitoes for the four populations, for which we detected L1014F mutation frequencies of 14.29%, 35.00%, 20.34%, and 31.58%, respectively, with a majority of these mutations being heterozygous for resistance. In addition, five adult mosquitoes were identified has having synonymous mutations at site 1011[i. e. , AAT(asparagine)mutation to AAC(asparagine)]. Conclusions Our findings revealed the clear resistance of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus to deltamethrin in the Yancheng region of the Yellow Sea wetland, and the resistance phenotype and kdr frequency of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus in the wetland environment were comparable to those of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus in the wetland environment, thereby indicating that the resistance of different populations of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus was homogeneous under the pressure of different insecticide selection within and around the wetland. However, the underlying mechanisms need to be further studied.
3.Progress in diagnosis and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection in kidney transplant recipients
Kai-jun WU ; Dai-hui CHEN ; Mao LI ; Si-min LIANG
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2025;34(4):354-357
Since the outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia(COVID-19)in December 2019,SARS-CoV-2,which is constantly mutating,has brought unprecedented challenges to the field of solid organ transplantation.However,kidney transplant recipients(KTRs)are at high risk of developing severe disease after SARS-CoV-2 infection due to years of immunosuppressants and a variety of complications.This article aims to review the latest diagnosis and treatment progress of kidney transplantation under the current new epidemiological background,so as to provide reference for the subsequent management of KTRs under the new epidemiological background.
4.Study on the association between heatwaves and fall-related mortality risk in seven provinces of China
Zhiying JIANG ; Ruilin MENG ; Ruoyi ZHANG ; Xuelong GU ; Jianxiong HU ; Min YU ; Yang CHEN ; Chunliang ZHOU ; Biao HUANG ; Ziyi LIANG ; Sujuan CHEN ; Jianhao LI ; Guanhao HE ; Tao LIU ; Hua GUO ; Wenjun MA
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(4):566-572
Objective:To evaluate the association between heatwaves and fall-related mortality.Methods:A total of 61 421 fall-related mortality from 2013 to 2022 in 7 provinces of China were included in a time-stratified case-crossover design, with daily meteorological data derived from the fifth generation European Reanalysis dataset produced by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. Conditional logistic regression chimeric distributed lag nonlinear model was used to analyze the association between heatwaves and fall-related mortality and stratified analysis was conducted according to gender and age.Results:Heatwaves were associated with an increased risk of fall-related morality. The risk of fall-related mortality during heatwaves was higher than during non-heatwave periods ( OR=1.11, 95% CI: 1.05-1.18). The attributable fraction of fall-related motality due to heatwaves was 10.25% (95% CI: 4.49%-15.36%). For each 1 ℃ increase above the heatwave threshold, the risk of fall-related mortality increased by 34% ( OR=1.34, 95% CI: 1.02-1.76). The effect of heatwave duration on fall-related mortality was not statistically significant. Stratified analyses indicated that women experienced a higher risk of fall-related mortality during heatwaves ( OR=1.13, 95% CI: 1.04-1.22) compared to man ( OR=1.10, 95% CI: 1.04-1.17). Conclusions:Heatwave increases the risk of fall-related mortality, and the intensity of heatwaves modify this risk. Women are vulnerable populations.
5.Experimental Study on the Mechanism of m6A-IGF2BP1 Mediated LINC00160 Regulating Aerobic Glycolysis to Promote the Proliferation and Invasion of Gastric Cancer Cells
Luofei CHEN ; Zhao XUE ; Yufei WANG ; Zhi CHEN ; Xiaochun LI ; Zizhong XU ; Min LIANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(3):24-30
Objective To investigate the role of Insulin like growth factor 2 mRNA binding protein 1(IGF2BP1)and long non-coding RNA LINC00160(LINC00160)in gastric cancer,and its potential mechanism of regulating the proliferation and invasion of gastric cancer cells.Methods Quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)was used to detect the expression level of LINC00160 in gastric cancer tissues and cells.Bioinformatics prediction,RNA-binding protein immunoprecipitation(RIP)and methylated RNA immunoprecipitation(MeRIP)were used to verify the binding effect of LINC00160 and IGF2BP1.The correlation between the expression of LINC00160 and IGF2BP1 in gastric cancer tissues was analyzed by Pearson assay.CCK-8 assay and Transwell assay were used to detect cell proliferation and invasion.The changes of aerobic glycolysis index[glucose intake,lactate production,and Adenosine-triphosphate(ATP),extracellular acidification rate(ECAR)and oxygen consumption rate(OCR)]were detected and analyzed.Results Compared with normal tissues,the expression of LINC00160 in gastric cancer tissues(5.13±0.62 vs 1.02±0.03)was significantly up-regulated,and the difference was statistically significant(t=-36.266,P<0.001).The expression level of LINC00160 in gastric cancer cells was higher than that of human normal gastric epithelial cell line GES-1,and the difference was statistically significant(F=24.595,P<0.001).Compared with the control group,silenting LINC00160 significantly inhibited the proliferation(0.42±0.03 vs 1.03±0.04)and invasion(22.13%±1.97%vs 42.15%±2.67%)of AGS cells,decreased glucose uptake(2.11±0.26mmol/L vs 4.22±0.37mmol/L)and lactate production(6.84±1.25mmol/L vs 11.68±1.55mmol/L),decreased ECAR,and increased ATP(3.34±0.29mmol/L vs 1.87±0.24mmol/L)levels and OCR,and the differences were statistically significant(t=4.188~24.423,all P<0.01).The expression of IGF2BP1 protein in gastric cancer tissues(4.07±0.36)was significantly higher than that in adjacent tissues(1.01±0.03),and the difference was statistically significant(t=-46.396,P<0.01),and was positively correlated with the expression of LINC00160(r2=0.774 5,P<0.01).Mechanistic studies revealed that IGF2BP1 upregulated LINC00160 expression by binding m6A modified LINC00160 to promote its stability.Silencing IGF2BP1 significantly inhibited the expression of LINC00160 and the proliferation,invasion and aerobic glycolysis of gastric cancer cells,and the differences were statistically significant(t=4.386~11.989,all P<0.01).Overexpression of LINC00160 reversed the effect of IGF2BP1 silencing on AGS cells.Conclusion LINC00160 is significantly up-regulated in gastric cancer,and IGF2BP1 may stably regulate the expression of LINC00160 through m6A modification,promote the aerobic glycolysis of tumor cells,and participate in the occurrence and development of gastric cancer.
6.Perioperative Management of SEPN1-Related Myopathy Accompanying Scoliosis:A Case Report
Weiyun CHEN ; Yi DAI ; Min QIAN ; Jinqian LIANG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(4):995-1001
The SEPN1 gene encodes selenoprotein N,and mutations in this gene can cause SEPN1-re-lated myopathy(SEPN1-RM).SEPN1-RM is an extremely rare and complex congenital myopathy with an in-sidious onset and slow progression,often leading to multi-system involvement.The main clinical manifestations include axial and proximal muscle weakness,early respiratory dysfunction,and spinal deformities.This article reports the diagnosis and treatment conditions for a pediatric patient carrying novel mutation in SEPN1 gene who underwent spinal orthopedic fusion surgery.After detailed multidisciplinary evaluation,adequate preoperative preparation,and meticulous perioperative management,the patient successfully underwent high-risk spinal or-thopedic surgery and recovered well.Based on the patient's diagnosis,perioperative management,and follow-up,combined with the latest domestic and international literature,this article systematically discusses the diag-nostic and therapeutic characteristics of this rare disease.The aim is to enhance clinicians'understanding of such diseases and to provide evidence-based support and reference for perioperative comprehensive management for such diseases.
7.Present situation of sensors applied to monitoring of spinal morphology and motion
Shi-yu ZHOU ; Ya-qin LI ; Yang-xi HUANG ; Xiao CHEN ; Jing WANG ; Zhi-min LIANG ; Yu-chen GUO ; Xue YANG ; Ling-li LI
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(6):105-110
The application of sensors to the monitoring of spinal morphology and motion was reviewed in terms of the research object and monitoring index.The present situation of the application of sensors was introduced,such as inertial sensor,stretchable strain sensor and electromagnetic sensor.The deficiencies of sensors applied to the monitoring of spinal morphology and motion were analyzed,and the future directions of the application were pointed out.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(6):105-110]
8.Molecular epidemiological characteristics and hypervirulence evolution of ST11 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in medical institutions in Shanghai
Jing BI ; Wenjie CHEN ; Liang TIAN ; Qian LIU ; Huanyu WU ; Min CHEN ; Taiyao CHEN ; Tingting SHI ; Wei MA ; Hongzhi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(8):1075-1082
Objective To understand the molecular epidemiological characteristics and hypervirulence evolution trend of ST11 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae(CRKP)isolated from medical institutions in Shanghai,and provide scientific basis for formulating the prevention and control measures of drug-resistant organisms.Methods A total of 201 strains of CRKP isolated from 12 medical institutions in Shanghai from 2021 to 2022 were collected.Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and whole genome sequencing were performed.The concatenated data was used for multilocus sequencing typing(MLST),serum typing(wzi typing),as well as analysis of resistance and viru-lence genes.Results All 201 CRKP strains were multidrug-resistant organisms(MDROs).These strains were al-most completely resistant to carbapenems,cephalosporins,and quinolones.Drug resistance gene analysis showed that 93.03%of CRKP strains carried KPC gene.201 CRKP strains were divided into 6 ST types and 10 capsule wzi types,with ST11-KL64(n=104)being the dominant type,followed by ST15-KL19(n=54).52.24%(n=105)of CRKP carried rpmA/rpmA2+iucA+iutA+iroN genes.Conclusion CRKP isolated from medical institutions in Shanghai is mainly ST11-KL64 type with severe multidrug resistance,and more than half of the strains are hyper-virulent carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae(hv-CRKP).It is necessary to continuously strengthen the monitoring of the molecular characteristics of CRKP,so as to prevent outbreaks of healthcare-associated infection.
9.Drug resistance and genomic characteristics of clinically isolated hypermu-coviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae
Bingbing LI ; Dawei CHEN ; Liang LIU ; Min SUN ; Shuangshu LI ; Jie LI ; Pengfei YANG ; Yadong XING
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(1):113-120
Objective To analyze the drug resistance and genomic characteristics of clinically isolated hypermuco-viscous Klebsiella pneumoniae(hmKp).Methods Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from clinical specimens from the sentinel hospitals of National Pathogen Identification Network in Huai'an City from 2019 to 2023 were collected,strains were identified by VITEK 2 Compact,mucus phenotype was determined by string test,resistance of hmKp was determined by microbroth dilution method.Molecular typing was conducted by whole-genome sequencing tech-nology,annotation of virulence and resistance genes carried by strains was performed.Results A total of 60 strains of hmKp were collected,mainly isolated from sputum specimens(33.33%)and blood specimens(28.33%).The average genome size of 60 strains was 5.6 Mb,with an average GC content of 57.09%.Multilocus sequence typing(MLST)showed that there were 28 ST types,with the dominant ST types being ST1 1(11.67%),ST15(11.67%),and ST412(10.00%).Core genome MLST(cgMLST)analysis revealed that some strains were highly homologous,and no outbreak strains were found.Multidrug-resistant strains accounted for 60.00%,while imipe-nem-resistant strains accounted for 28.33%.64 types of resistance genes were carried,84.38%of which were loca-ted on mobile element.The carriage rates of fosfomycin-related resistance genes and extended-spectrum β-lactam an-tibiotic-related resistance genes were relatively high in the strains,at 100%and 98.33%,respectively.Among car-bapenem-resistance gene blaKPC-2,21.67%was carried by ST11,ST1,and ST15 strains,among bla NDM-5 gene,3.33%was carried by ST76 strain.A total of 101 virulence genes were carried,most were Colibactin and type Ⅵsecretion system-related virulence genes.All strains carried capsule synthesis regulation-related genes(rcsA,rcsB),efflux pump-related genes(acrA,acrB),and enterobacterin-related genes(entABCEF,fepABCDFG,fes).Conclusion Clinically isolated hmKp in Huai'an exhibits multidrug resistance,with dominant ST types ST11,ST15,and ST412,carrying multiple horizontally transferable resistance and virulence genes,prevention and control measures should be strengthened.
10.Clinical Study on Modified Chaihu Longgu Muli Decoction Regulating Inflammatory Factors to Improve Chronic Kidney Disease with Depression
Kai-zhen WANG ; Hai-chen LI ; Fan LI ; Mei LONG ; Liang CHEN ; Yue-xi JIANG ; Min TANG ; Yue QIU
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(20):3228-3237
Objective:To screen inflammatory markers that can be used for the diagnosis and intervention evaluation of patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD)with depression,and to systematically study the therapeutic effect and safety of modified Chaihu Longgu Muli decoction in patients with CKD with depression.Methods:This study was a prospective study,a total of 120 patients with CKD who were diagnosed and treated in the Department of Nephrology,Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital from April 2023 to October 2024 were included.They were divided into CKD with depression(CKD-D)group and CKD without depression(CKD-N)group according to the diagnostic criteria by random number table method.The results of routine laboratory tests were collected,and the severity of depressive disorder was evaluated by Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17(HAMD-17).The levels of interleukin-18(IL-18),interferon-γ(IFN-γ),β-thromboglobulin(β-TG),platlet factor-4(PF-4),eosinophil chemotactic factor(Eotaxin),soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor-2(sTNFR-2)and CD40 ligand(CD40L)in serum were quantitatively evaluated by liquid chip technology.Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between HAMD-17 scores and inflammatory markers with statistical differences in CKD patients with depression at different stages.The patients in CKD-D group were randomly divided into control group and treatment group.The control group was given basic treatment of CKD,while the treatment group was treated with modified Chaihu Longgu Muli decoction on the basis of the control group.After 8 weeks of continuous intervention,the clinical effective rate,the changes of effective inflammatory markers and the occurrence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results:In the CKD-D group and the CKD-N group,the difference of HAMD-17 score,serum phosphorus(P),serum creatinine(Scr),estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR),albumin(ALB),serum iron(Fe3+),C-reactive protein(CRP),IL-18,IFN-γ,sTNFR-2 indicators were statistically significant(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that in addition to HAMD-17 score(OR=1.259,P=0.006),SCr(OR=1.748,P=0.003),eGFR(OR=1.354,P=0.005),serum IL-18(OR=0.924,P=0.011)and IFN-γ(OR=0.859,P=0.031)levels were also independent influencing factors for CKD patients with depression.Pearson correlation analysis showed that there was a significant positive correlation between HAMD-17 score and IL-18,IFN-γ,sTNFR-2 and CD40L.The total clinical effective rate of the treatment group was higher than that of the control group,and the serum levels of IL-18 and IFN-γ in the treatment group were lower than those in the control group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05),and no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:IL-18 and IFN-γ can be used as effective serum markers for the diagnosis and treatment of depressive disorders in CKD patients.At the same time,the changes of serum levels of IL-18 and IFN-γ can be used to evaluate the severity of symptoms in CKD patients with depression at different stages to a certain extent.Modified Chaihu Longgu Muli decoction may improve CKD combined with depressive symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients by down-regulating the level of inflammatory factors.


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