1.Construction and Evaluation of "Constitution-disease-syndrome" Trinity Model for Rodents with Qi Deficiency
Yasheng DENG ; Jiang LIN ; Yujiang XI ; Qian ZHOU ; Yanping FAN ; Wenyue LI ; Yonghui LIU ; Zhaobing NI ; Qiu CHEN ; Xi MING
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):274-284
The theory of constitution in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has emerged as a new discipline in recent years. Constitution plays a vital role in the onset,progression,transformation,and prognosis of diseases. At present,some clinical scholars have adopted a novel diagnostic and treatment model of "constitution differentiation-disease identification-syndrome differentiation",in which constitution is regarded as a core element throughout the diagnostic and therapeutic process. Constitution is closely associated with etiology,onset,pathogenesis,syndrome differentiation,and treatment. Against this background,the construction of animal models based on constitution holds far-reaching significance for advancing clinical research. This paper focuses on the construction and evaluation of rodent models with Qi-deficiency constitution,aiming to explore how to further induce Qi-deficiency syndromes and related disease states on the basis of Qi-deficiency constitution models,thereby developing an integrated animal model that embodies the trinity of "constitution-disease-syndrome". The establishment of this model not only provides a solid experimental foundation for the development of new therapies and drugs in TCM targeting specific constitutions,diseases,and syndromes,but also greatly promotes the modernization and scientific advancement of TCM theory. By comprehensively applying multidisciplinary technologies and methods,the study evaluates the model's validity,reliability,and practicality,with the aim of opening new avenues for future research in TCM and promoting the development of the field.
2.Construction and Evaluation of "Constitution-disease-syndrome" Trinity Model for Rodents with Qi Deficiency
Yasheng DENG ; Jiang LIN ; Yujiang XI ; Qian ZHOU ; Yanping FAN ; Wenyue LI ; Yonghui LIU ; Zhaobing NI ; Qiu CHEN ; Xi MING
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):274-284
The theory of constitution in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has emerged as a new discipline in recent years. Constitution plays a vital role in the onset,progression,transformation,and prognosis of diseases. At present,some clinical scholars have adopted a novel diagnostic and treatment model of "constitution differentiation-disease identification-syndrome differentiation",in which constitution is regarded as a core element throughout the diagnostic and therapeutic process. Constitution is closely associated with etiology,onset,pathogenesis,syndrome differentiation,and treatment. Against this background,the construction of animal models based on constitution holds far-reaching significance for advancing clinical research. This paper focuses on the construction and evaluation of rodent models with Qi-deficiency constitution,aiming to explore how to further induce Qi-deficiency syndromes and related disease states on the basis of Qi-deficiency constitution models,thereby developing an integrated animal model that embodies the trinity of "constitution-disease-syndrome". The establishment of this model not only provides a solid experimental foundation for the development of new therapies and drugs in TCM targeting specific constitutions,diseases,and syndromes,but also greatly promotes the modernization and scientific advancement of TCM theory. By comprehensively applying multidisciplinary technologies and methods,the study evaluates the model's validity,reliability,and practicality,with the aim of opening new avenues for future research in TCM and promoting the development of the field.
3.Results of summer mosquito surveillance in schools of Jing an District, Shanghai from 2019 to 2025
NI Xiaofen, DENG Haiping, SHEN Lei
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(6):888-892
Objective:
To understand the mosquito infestation status in schools in Jing an District of Shanghai from 2019 to 2025, so as to provide a basis for mosquito control work in schools.
Methods:
Four schools of each school type (colleges and secondary specialized schools, primary and secondary schools, nurseries and kindergartens) were respectively selected from Jing an District as the survey sites by combination of stratified sampling and convenience sampling. Mosquito breeding sites surveys (including small stagnant water and medium and large static water) and adult mosquito monitoring were carried out in schools every August, from 2019 to 2025. The breeding sites surveys were investigated by visual inspection and spoon trapping methods, and the adult mosquito monitoring was investigated by the human baited trapping. Chi square test was used for inter group comparison.
Results:
A total of 970 small stagnant water were surveyed from 2019 to 2025, with the positive rate of 17.01% for mosquito breeding. The highest positive rate was in colleges and secondary specialized schools (25.07%). The top three positive breeding sites for mosquito were unused containers(27.46%), waste tires (16.67%), and bonsai and aquatic plants (16.52%). There were statistically significant differences in the positive rates for mosquito breeding among different years, school types and waterlogging types ( χ 2=122.70, 28.48 , 24.80, all P <0.01). A total of 640 medium and large static water were surveyed, and the positive rate for mosquito breeding was 7.34%. There was a statistically significant difference for the positive rate among different years ( χ 2= 50.23 , P <0.01). The highest positive rate for mosquito breeding was in colleges and secondary specialized schools (9.63%), and there was no statistically significant difference for the positive rate among different school types ( χ 2=4.41, P =0.11). From 2019 to 2025, a total of 390 mosquitoes were captured in the time period from 16:30 to 17:00, all of which were Aedes albopictus; the adult mosquito density in colleges and secondary specialized schools was the highest, being 2.38 mosquitoes/(0.5 h ·person). A total of 210 mosquitoes were captured in the time period from 19:00 to 19:30 during 2019-2025, among which Aedes albopictus accounted for 74.76% and Culex pipiens pallens accounted for 25.24%. The adult mosquito density in colleges and secondary specialized schools was the highest, being 1.15 mosquitoes/(0.5 h ·person). In colleges and secondary specialized schools, the area with the largest number of captured mosquitoes was around the teaching buildings and libraries(44.78%). In primary and secondary schools, as well as nurseries and kindergartens, the area with the largest number of captured mosquitoes was around the school gates and playgrounds( 49.44% , 53.60%), the difference in mosquito distribution in different regions among different types of schools was statistically significant ( χ 2=111.39, P <0.01).
Conclusions
The mosquito density in Jing an District schools is generally higher during summer. It is recommended that the school strengthen the management of mosquito breeding sites and the control of adult mosquitoes before the start of autumn semester, so as to prevent insect infestation of mosquitoes.
4.Outcome Indicators in Randomized Controlled Trials of Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention in Ulcerative Colitis
Yasheng DENG ; Lanfang MAO ; Jiang LIN ; Yanping FAN ; Wenyue LI ; Yonghui LIU ; Zhaobing NI ; Jinzhong YU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):245-251
To systematically review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) intervention in ulcerative colitis (UC), and analyze the characteristics of these studies and their outcome indicators, thereby providing references for the design of future RCTs of TCM intervention in UC and offering evidence supporting the clinical application of TCM in UC. A computerized search was conducted in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMbase, and Web of Science databases for RCTs of TCM intervention in UC published from January 2021 to August 2024. The risk of bias was assessed, and outcome indicators were qualitatively analyzed. A total of 555 RCTs were included, with a sample size of 44 853 participants. The largest sample size was 218 cases, and the smallest was 28 cases, with most studies focusing on 60-100 participants. Of the 386 RCTs that explicitly reported TCM syndrome types, the top three were large intestine dampness-heat syndrome (31.05%), spleen and kidney yang deficiency syndrome (12.47%), and spleen deficiency with dampness syndrome (9.17%). The interventions, ranked by frequency of use, included internal Chinese medicine compounds/preparations (64.5%), Chinese medicine compounds/preparations with retained enema (18.2%), internal Chinese medicine compounds/preparations + external TCM treatment (5.95%), and external TCM treatment alone (4.86%). The treatment duration was mainly 4-8 weeks (64.86%), with 61 studies (10.99%) reporting follow-up time. A total of 157 outcome indicators were used, with a frequency of 3 460 occurrences, classified into six domains: TCM syndromes and symptoms (346 occurrences, 10%), symptoms/signs (541 occurrences, 15.64%), physical and chemical examinations (2 119 occurrences, 61.24%), quality of life (107 occurrences, 3.09%), long-term prognosis (61 occurrences, 1.76%), and safety events (284 occurrences, 8.21%). The analysis reveals several limitations in the outcome indicators of TCM intervention in UC, including the lack of a basis for sample size calculation, non-standardized TCM syndrome classification, absence of trial design and registration, inadequate blinding and allocation concealment, adherence issues with interventions, imbalanced selection of surrogate and endpoint indicators, inconsistency in the timing of outcome measurements, design issues that require standardization, and ethical and safety concerns. It is recommended that future studies actively construct a set of core indicators for UC that include standardized TCM syndrome classification, clear efficacy evaluation indicators, key endpoint indicators, and reasonable measurement time points. Long-term prognostic impacts, comprehensive assessments of patients' quality of life, and consideration of economic benefits should be emphasized, providing a basis for the clinical practice of TCM in the treatment of UC.
5.Outcome Indicators in Randomized Controlled Trials of Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention in Ulcerative Colitis
Yasheng DENG ; Lanfang MAO ; Jiang LIN ; Yanping FAN ; Wenyue LI ; Yonghui LIU ; Zhaobing NI ; Jinzhong YU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):245-251
To systematically review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) intervention in ulcerative colitis (UC), and analyze the characteristics of these studies and their outcome indicators, thereby providing references for the design of future RCTs of TCM intervention in UC and offering evidence supporting the clinical application of TCM in UC. A computerized search was conducted in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMbase, and Web of Science databases for RCTs of TCM intervention in UC published from January 2021 to August 2024. The risk of bias was assessed, and outcome indicators were qualitatively analyzed. A total of 555 RCTs were included, with a sample size of 44 853 participants. The largest sample size was 218 cases, and the smallest was 28 cases, with most studies focusing on 60-100 participants. Of the 386 RCTs that explicitly reported TCM syndrome types, the top three were large intestine dampness-heat syndrome (31.05%), spleen and kidney yang deficiency syndrome (12.47%), and spleen deficiency with dampness syndrome (9.17%). The interventions, ranked by frequency of use, included internal Chinese medicine compounds/preparations (64.5%), Chinese medicine compounds/preparations with retained enema (18.2%), internal Chinese medicine compounds/preparations + external TCM treatment (5.95%), and external TCM treatment alone (4.86%). The treatment duration was mainly 4-8 weeks (64.86%), with 61 studies (10.99%) reporting follow-up time. A total of 157 outcome indicators were used, with a frequency of 3 460 occurrences, classified into six domains: TCM syndromes and symptoms (346 occurrences, 10%), symptoms/signs (541 occurrences, 15.64%), physical and chemical examinations (2 119 occurrences, 61.24%), quality of life (107 occurrences, 3.09%), long-term prognosis (61 occurrences, 1.76%), and safety events (284 occurrences, 8.21%). The analysis reveals several limitations in the outcome indicators of TCM intervention in UC, including the lack of a basis for sample size calculation, non-standardized TCM syndrome classification, absence of trial design and registration, inadequate blinding and allocation concealment, adherence issues with interventions, imbalanced selection of surrogate and endpoint indicators, inconsistency in the timing of outcome measurements, design issues that require standardization, and ethical and safety concerns. It is recommended that future studies actively construct a set of core indicators for UC that include standardized TCM syndrome classification, clear efficacy evaluation indicators, key endpoint indicators, and reasonable measurement time points. Long-term prognostic impacts, comprehensive assessments of patients' quality of life, and consideration of economic benefits should be emphasized, providing a basis for the clinical practice of TCM in the treatment of UC.
6.Role of mesenchymal stem cells in pathogenesis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis:research progress
Zixiang DENG ; Songzhi NI ; Xuan LIU ; Ming LI ; Yushu BAI
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2025;46(3):301-306
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis(AIS)is a complex spinal deformity that occurs in adolescents aged 10-18 years.It is more common in female adolescents.Despite extensive research,the precise pathological mechanisms underlying AIS are yet to be fully elucidated.Given its links to abnormal bone growth and reduced bone mineral density,the involvement of mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)in bone metabolic disorders is considered a plausible contributing factor of AIS.This review summarizes the role of MSCs in the pathogenesis of AIS and provides a forward-looking perspective on the potential clinical application.
7.Molecular mechanism of hypoxia-induced spermatogenesis impairment by inhibiting the stability of sperm cilial microtubules
Xiao WANG ; Mengjie ZHANG ; Fang DENG ; Jun YIN ; Bing NI
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(10):1059-1068
Objective To explore the effects of hypoxia on spermatid differentiation and stability of sperm flagellar microtubule,and investigate the underlying molecular mechanisms in order to clarify the potential adverse effects of hypoxia on male reproductive function.Methods Forty-eight 8-week-old healthy male SD rats(weighing 300~399 g)were subjected in this study.The experiments included ① an oxygen concentration gradient experiment(n=6):21%oxygen was regarded as normoxia(control),and 13.5%,11.8%,and 10.4% oxygen were used to simulate hypoxic environments at altitudes of 3 500,4 500 and 5 500 m,respectively,for a continuous exposure of 2 months;② a time gradient experiment(n=6):the rats were exposed to 10.4% oxygen for 0,0.5,1,and 2 months,respectively.Flow cytometry was employed to isolate round spermatids,and the following methods were employed to measure relevant indicators:① RNA sequencing to analyze gene expression profile changes related to impaired spermatogenesis and abnormal flagellar structure under hypoxic stress;②Western blotting to detect the expression levels of key proteins CEP290,RING 1A,and H2AK119ub;③ fluorescence recovery after photobleaching(FRAP)to monitor microtubule assembly dynamics and assess the immediate impact of hypoxia on microtubule stability.Results In the oxygen concentration gradient experiment,after 2 months of exposure to 10.4% oxygen,the proportions of spermatogonia,secondary spermatocytes,and round spermatids in rat seminiferous tubules were significantly increased(P<0.05),reaching 1.33±0.04,1.06±0.01 and 1.60±0.02 times higher,respectively than that of the 21% normoxia group.Conversely,the proportions of primary spermatocytes and elongated spermatids were obviously decreased(P<0.05),taking 0.89±0.01 and 0.88±0.000 2 times respectively when compared with that of the 21% normoxia group,in a oxygen concentration-depended manner.In the time gradient experiment,after 0.5 months of exposure to 10.4%oxygen,the proportions of spermatogonia,secondary spermatocytes,and round spermatids began to increase(P<0.05),reaching 1.11±0.03,1.04±0.01 and 1.29±0.003 times higher,respectively than that of the 0-month control group.The proportions of primary spermatocytes and elongated spermatids started to significantly decrease(P<0.05)after 1 month of exposure,only 0.94±0.03 and 0.95±0.008 times,respectively than that of the 0-month control group.After 2 months of exposure to 10.4% oxygen,the rate of sperm tail abnormalities in the epididymis of rats was significantly increased(P<0.05),rising from(12.1±1.7)% in the 21% normoxia group to(30.8±3.7)%.In G2 spermatocytes exposed to 1% hypoxia for 24 h,FRAP revealed a decrease in microtubule assembly rate and enhanced microtubule dynamic instability,with the maximum fluorescence recovery value decreasing from 0.37±0.02 in the normoxia group to 0.29±0.01.The results of RNA sequencing showed that under hypoxic condition,the transcription level of the key cilium basal body molecule CEP290 was increased,with an upregulation of 1.81±0.11 times than that of the 21% normoxia group.In contrast,the expression levels of PRC1 complex members RING 1A,RING 1B,CBX2,PHC1,and PCGF1 were decreased,to 0.74±0.02,0.73±0.01,0.78±0.02,0.71±0.01 and 0.86±0.03 times of that of the 21% normoxia group,respectively.Western blotting indicated that the protein level of CEP290 was up-regulated in the hypoxia group,while that of RING 1A was down-regulated.ChIP-qPCR experiments showed that the binding of RING 1A and its product H2AK119ub to the CEP290 promoter were significantly decreased(P<0.000 1),with binding strengths of 0.38±0.02 and 0.52±0.06 times of that of the 21% normoxia group,respectively.In siRING 1A-treated G2 cells,the binding of H2AK119ub to the CEP290 promoter was significantly decreased(P<0.000 1),with a binding strength of 0.74±0.06 times of that of the control group,while CEP290 mRNA level was significantly increased(P<0.000 1),with an up-regulation of 3.35±0.37 times.Conclusion Hypoxic environment impair sperm flagellar microtubule stability via the RING 1A-H2AK119ub-CEP290 signaling axis,which affects spermatid differentiation and leads to spermatogenic dysfunction.
8.Prevention and Treatment of Asthma by Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulating PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway: A Review
Yasheng DENG ; Yanping FAN ; Wenyue LI ; Yonghui LIU ; Zhaobing NI ; Jinjiang XU ; Haobin CHEN ; Qiuye WU ; Jiang LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):262-275
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease involving multiple cells and cellular components, characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. The phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway, as a crucial hub in intracellular signaling, is widely involved in the regulation of cell growth, proliferation, survival, metabolism, and a series of pathophysiological processes. Its regulatory role in the pathological progression of asthma is particularly significant, specifically in promoting airway inflammation, mediating epithelial mesenchymal transition, accelerating airway remodeling, regulating cell autophagy, inducing mucus hypersecretion, and influencing immune response balance. This study analyzed potential molecular targets of the PI3K/Akt pathway, including activators such as cysteine proteinase inhibitor 1(CST1), found in inflammatory zone 1(FIZZ1) and free fatty acid receptor 1(FFAR1), and inhibitors such as human β-defensin-3(hBD-3), disintegrins, metalloproteinase 33(ADAM33) and interleukin-27(IL-27), and initially revealed the potential molecular mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) in asthma intervention. Based on this, the authors systematically summarized the efficacy and specific mechanisms of TCM monomers, compounds, and external treatments for asthma by regulating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway through literature review and analysis, aiming at establishing a robust foundation for the wide application and advanced development of TCM in asthma treatment, offering innovative insights for clinical research and drug development of asthma.
9.Prevention and Treatment of Asthma by Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulating PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway: A Review
Yasheng DENG ; Yanping FAN ; Wenyue LI ; Yonghui LIU ; Zhaobing NI ; Jinjiang XU ; Haobin CHEN ; Qiuye WU ; Jiang LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):262-275
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease involving multiple cells and cellular components, characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. The phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway, as a crucial hub in intracellular signaling, is widely involved in the regulation of cell growth, proliferation, survival, metabolism, and a series of pathophysiological processes. Its regulatory role in the pathological progression of asthma is particularly significant, specifically in promoting airway inflammation, mediating epithelial mesenchymal transition, accelerating airway remodeling, regulating cell autophagy, inducing mucus hypersecretion, and influencing immune response balance. This study analyzed potential molecular targets of the PI3K/Akt pathway, including activators such as cysteine proteinase inhibitor 1(CST1), found in inflammatory zone 1(FIZZ1) and free fatty acid receptor 1(FFAR1), and inhibitors such as human β-defensin-3(hBD-3), disintegrins, metalloproteinase 33(ADAM33) and interleukin-27(IL-27), and initially revealed the potential molecular mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) in asthma intervention. Based on this, the authors systematically summarized the efficacy and specific mechanisms of TCM monomers, compounds, and external treatments for asthma by regulating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway through literature review and analysis, aiming at establishing a robust foundation for the wide application and advanced development of TCM in asthma treatment, offering innovative insights for clinical research and drug development of asthma.
10.Correlation between beverage dependence and sleep quality among college students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(8):1125-1129
Objective:
To explore the relationship between beverage dependence and sleep quality among college students, providing empirical evidence for improving their sleep quality.
Methods:
From December 2024 to January 2025, a convenience sampling method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey among 3 974 college students from four universities in Anhui Province. The Beverage Addiction Scale for College Students (BASCS) was used to assess beverage dependence, and the Self rating Scale of Sleep(SRSS) was used to evaluate sleep quality. A multivariate Logistic regression model was employed to analyze the relationship between beverage dependence and sleep quality, and a restricted cubic spline model was used to examine the dose response relationship between the two.
Results:
The positive rate of beverage dependence symptoms among college students was 7.6%, with positive rates of 9.6%, 13.8%, and 7.4% for the withdrawal symptoms, health effects, and dependence symptoms dimensions, respectively. The detection rate of sleep disorders was 23.6%. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for covariates such as grade, gender, and body mass index, compared with the no beverage dependence group, students with positive beverage dependence symptoms had a higher risk of sleep disorders( OR =3.71, 95% CI =2.87-4.80, P <0.01). The OR (95% CI ) for sleep disorders among students with positive symptoms in the withdrawal symptoms, health effects, and dependence symptoms dimensions were 2.80(2.22-3.53), 2.38(1.95-2.91), and 2.45(1.89-3.18)(all P <0.01). Further analysis using a restricted cubic spline model revealed that the overall beverage dependence score and its three dimensional scores were approximately linearly related to the risk of sleep disorders among college students (all nonlinear P >0.05).
Conclusions
Beverage dependence is associated with sleep quality among college students. Schools should take multiple approaches, such as health education on beverage awareness, to improve students sleep quality.


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