1.Mechanism of Xuefu Zhuyutang in Intervening in Ferroptosis in Rats with Coronary Heart Disease with Blood Stasis Syndrome Based on ACSL4 Signalling Pathway
Yi LIU ; Yang YANG ; Chang SU ; Peng TIAN ; Mingyun WANG ; Ruqian ZHONG ; Xuejiao XIE ; Qing YAN ; Qinghua PENG ; Qiuyan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):27-38
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of ferroptosis mediated by long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 4 (ACSL4) signalling pathway in rats with coronary heart disease with blood stasis syndrome and the intervention effect of Xuefu Zhuyutang. MethodsSPF male SD rats were randomly divided into normal group, sham-operation group, model group, trimetazidine group (5.4 mg·kg-1), low-, medium-, and high-dose group (3.51, 7.02,14.04 g·kg-1) of Xuefu Zhuyutang. The coronary artery left anterior descending ligation method was used to prepare a model of coronary heart disease with blood stasis syndrome, and continuous treatment for 7 d was conducted, while the sham-operation group was only threaded and not ligated. The general macroscopic symptoms of the rats were observed, and indicators such as electrocardiogram, echocardiography, and blood rheology were detected. The pathological morphology of myocardial tissue was observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, and the changes in mitochondria in myocardial tissue were observed by transmission electron microscopy. The level of iron deposition in myocardial tissue was observed by Prussian blue staining. The levels of 12-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid (12-HETE) and 15-HETE were detected in serum by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. A biochemical colourimetric assay was used to detect the levels of Fe2+, lipid peroxidation (LPO), glutathione (GSH), and T-GSH/glutathione disulfide (GSSG) in myocardial tissue. DCFH-DA fluorescence quantitative assay was employed to detect the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Western blot and Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was adopted to detect the protein and mRNA expressions of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), ferritin heavy chain 1 (FTH1), ACSL4, and ly-sophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase3 (LPCAT3) in myocardial tissue. ResultsCompared with those in the normal group, the rats in the model group were poor in general macroscopic symptoms. The electrocardiogram showed widened QRS wave amplitude and increased voltage, bow-back elevation of the ST segments, elevated T waves, J-point elevation, and accelerated heart rate. Echocardiography showed a significant reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular fraction shortening (LVFS) (P<0.01). Blood rheology showed that the viscosity of the whole blood (low, medium, and high rate of shear) was significantly increased (P<0.01). HE staining showed an abnormal structure of myocardial tissue. There was a large area of myocardial necrosis and inflammatory cell infiltration and a large number of connective tissue between myocardial fibers. Transmission electron microscopy showed that the mitochondria were severely atrophy or swelling. The cristae were reduced or even broken, and the matrix was flocculent or even vacuolated. Prussian blue staining showed that there were a large number of iron-containing particles, and the iron deposition was obvious. The content of 12-HETE and 15-HETE in the serum was significantly increased (P<0.01). The content of Fe2+, LPO, and ROS in myocardial tissue was significantly increased (P<0.01). The content of GSH was significantly decreased (P<0.01), and T-GSH/GSSG was decreased (P<0.01). The protein and mRNA expressions of GPX4 and FTH1 in myocardial tissue were both significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), while those of ACSL4 and LPCAT3 increased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the general macroscopic symptoms and electrocardiogram results of rats in low-, medium- and high-dose groups of Xuefu Zhuyutang were alleviated, and the differences in LVEF/LVFS ratios were all significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The differences in whole-blood viscosity (low, medium, and high rate of shear) were all significantly decreased (P<0.01). The results of HE staining and transmission electron microscopy showed that the morphology, structure, and mitochondria of cardiomyocytes were improved. The content of 12-HETE and 15-HETE in serum was reduced to different degrees in low-, medium-, and high-dose groups of Xuefu Zhuyutang (P<0.05, P<0.01). The content of Fe2+, LPO, and ROS was significantly reduced in the medium- and high-dose groups of Xuefu Zhuyutang (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the content of GSH and T-GSH/GSSG was significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The protein and mRNA expressions of GPX4 and FTH1 were significantly increased to varying degrees in the medium- and high-dose groups of Xuefu Zhuyutang (P<0.05, P<0.01), and ACSL4 and LPCAT3 were decreased to different degrees in the low-, medium-, and high-dose groups of Xuefu Zhuyutang (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionXuefu Zhuyutang can regulate iron metabolism and anti-lipid oxidation reaction to mediate ferroptosis through the ACSL4 signalling pathway, thus exerting a protective effect on rats with coronary heart disease with blood stasis syndrome.
2.Treatment of vitreous opacity based on "turbid pathogen harming the clarity"
Yi LYU ; Yu HUANG ; Yuan ZHONG ; Qinghua PENG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(4):547-551
The theory of "turbid pathogen harming the clarity" was proposed by YE Tianshi in his book Wenre Lun, which can be applied to clear orifices diseases such as ear, eye, nose, and mouth. Based on the location and characteristics of vitreous opacity, as well as its understanding by medical professionals throughout history, this article points out that the core pathogenesis of vitreous opacity is "turbid pathogen harming the clarity" and the obstruction of the spirit light, and the basic pathogenesis is: unfavorable liver and gallbladder conditions, damp heat accumulation and turbidity; imbalance of middle jiao, qi deficiency leading to turbidity; kidney failure with yang deficiency, stagnant water and fluids; and stagnation entering the collaterals for an extended time, causing blockage and turbidity. And based on the pathogenesis of "turbid pathogen harming the clarity" , corresponding treatment principles are proposed: soothing liver and promoting bile flow, clearing heat and eliminating turbidity; cultivating soil to produce gold, enhancing clarity and reducing turbidity; tonifying kidney and promoting yang, warming and dispelling turbid pathogens; and removing blood stasis and activating collaterals, dispelling turbidity and unblocking the orifices. Based on the theory of "turbid pathogen harming the clarity" , this article summarizes the pathogenesis and treatment of vitreous opacity, in order to provide new ideas for traditional Chinese medicine treatment of this disease.
3.Pharmacovigilance Signal Mining and Analysis of Ustekinumab versus Upadacitinib for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Based on the FAERS Database
Dong XIE ; Yu WANG ; Haojia LIN ; Qiuyue TU ; Hetong ZHANG ; Huizhen LI ; Qinghua YI ; Zhengxiang LI ; Hengjie YUAN ; Xiaocang CAO
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(6):1376-1383
To analyze potential adverse drug events(ADEs) associated with ustekinumab and upadacitinib in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) based on an international authoritative database, thereby providing evidence for clinical medication safety. Data were extracted from the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System(FAERS) database using OpenVigil 2.1. ADE reports were collected for ustekinumab(from Q3 2017 to Q1 2025) and upadacitinib(from Q3 2019 to Q1 2025), where each drug was identified as the primary suspected medication for IBD. Signal detection and statistical analysis were performed using the reporting odds ratio(ROR) and proportional reporting ratio(PRR) methods. A total of 3648 ADE reports for ustekinumab and 3812 for upadacitinib, with each as the primary suspected drug in IBD treatment, were retrieved. Using the ROR-PRR combined detection method, relevant ADE signals were identified. High-frequency ADEs associated with ustekinumab included hypersensitivity reactions, various infections, and brain fog, while those associated with upadacitinib included acne, flatulence, and herpes zoster. System organ class(SOC) analysis of positive signals indicated that both drugs commonly caused ADEs in categories such as Infections and infestations, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nervous system disorders, Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders, and Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders. Among these, Infections and infestations were the most frequent SOC, involving preferred terms such as Escherichia sepsis and Pneumococcal pneumonia. Ustekinumab and upadacitinib exhibit distinct safety profiles in the treatment of IBD. In addition to known ADEs described in the prescribing information, ustekinumab requires close monitoring for hypersensitivity reactions, opportunistic infections, and potential neurological risks. For upadacitinib, attention should be paid to risks of acne, herpes zoster, hypercholesterolemia, and thrombotic events. These findings provide important safety information to support individualized clinical decision-making in IBD management.
4.Study on the imaging morphology of cricoarytenoid joints in the normal population based on upper airway CT examination
Lei ZHAO ; Jing LI ; Qinghua CHEN ; Yue QU ; Lixue WANG ; Yi YI ; Jie LI ; Zhuozhao ZHENG
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2025;32(7):460-463
OBJECTIVE To study the imaging characteristics of the normal cricoarytenoid joint.METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on the upper airway CT images of 175 subjects with normal laryngoscopic findings.According to age groups,a qualitative evaluation was made of the calcification of the arytenoid cartilage(AC),the hyperplasia of the AC,and the degree of stenosis of the cricoarytenoid joint(CAJ).The study aimed to explore the changing trends of these factors with age.We evaluated the spatial position structures such as the length of the vocal cords(l-VC),the distance between the muscle process of the arytenoid cartilage and the thyroid cartilage(d-MPCC),and the angle of the cricoarytenoid joint(a-CAJ).RESULTS There were differences in calcification of AC,hyperplasia of AC and stenosis of CAJ among different age groups.The calcification of AC(r=0.36,P<0.001),hyperplasia of AC(r=0.49,P<0.001)and stenosis of CAJ(r=0.54,P<0.001)the were positively correlated with age.Bilateral l-VC and a-CAJ were symmetry(all P>0.05).CONCLUSION The morphology of the CAJ was symmetrical in the normal population.It gradually underwent calcification,hyperplasia,and stenosis with age.Upper airway CT examination could evaluate the morphology and spatial position of the CAJ,providing an anatomical reference for clinical practice
5.Objective Data Analysis of Tongue Manifestations and Complexions in the Population with Yang Deficiency Constitution
Xuan TENG ; Tianfeng PENG ; Yuxuan ZHOU ; Xinying YI ; Jingyi YANG ; Meiyan ZENG ; Qinghua PENG ; Houpan SONG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(4):797-802
Objective To conduct an analysis on objective data of tongue manifestations and complexions among college students with yang deficiency constitution and balanced constitution,thus to explore the correlation between yang deficiency constitution and the objective data of tongue manifestations and complexions among college students.Methods From August 2023 to January 2024,data collection was carried out in 325 cases of yang deficiency constitution(yang deficiency group)and 175 cases of balanced constitution(balanced group)from college students of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine,Central South University,Hunan Normal University,Hunan University and Changsha University of Science and Technology in Hunan Province.YM-MA-Ⅰ digital detection system for tongue manifestations and complexions of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)was utilized for data collection and image analysis,and the differences in the Lab parameters of tongue color,tongue shape,tongue coating color,complexions,and lip color were compared between yang deficiency group and balanced group.Of the Lab parameters,letter"L"stands for luminance,which expresses the luminance from absolute black to absolute white,and takes the value of 0-100;letter"a"and letter"b"stand for two color channels,letter"a"represents the color from dark green to grey then to bright pink,and takes a value from-128 to 127,and letter"b"represents the color from bright blue to grey then to yellow,and also takes a value from-128 to 127.Results(1)The analysis of tongue manifestations showed that in comparison with the balanced group,enlarged tongue(72.62%),tooth-marked tongue(83.69%),and greasy coating(59.38%)were frequently seen in the yang deficiency group,and the differences were all statistically significant(P<0.05 or P<0.01).(2)The analysis of complexions showed that in comparison with the balanced group,lusterless complexion(79.08%)and pale lip(42.15%)were frequently seen in the yang deficiency group,with statistically significant differences(P<0.01).(3)The yang deficiency group had higher L value of tongue color,L value of tongue coating color,L value of complexions,and L and b values of lip color than the balanced group,and the differences were all statistically significant(P<0.05),indicating that the tongue color,complexions,and lip color of the yang deficiency group were all pale.Conclusion The objective data and image analysis of tongue manifestations and complexions can accurately identify the population of yang deficiency constitution from college students,and the results will provide approaches and references for the identification of other TCM constitutions from the population.
6.Treating Asthenopia from the Perspective of “the Liver is the Basis of Resistance to Fatigue”
Jiangwei LI ; Xiaolei YAO ; Lihao CHEN ; Yi HU ; Qinghua PENG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(6):649-651
By exploring the theory of “the liver is the basis of resistance to fatigue”, it is believed that liver with its physiological function of storing blood and governing the free flow of qi plays an important role in the body's tole-rance to physical fatigue and mental fatigue, and it is also related to the physiological activities of eyes and tendons. The formation of asthenopia is related to the dysfunction of liver, spleen and kidney. The liver plays a key role in the occurrence and development of asthenopia. The deficiency of liver blood and liver dysfunction will cause the abnormal circulation of qi and blood, which leads to the loss of malnutrition of eyes and affects the normal physiological function of eyes. During treatment, we pay attention to nourishing the blood and soothing the liver to nourish the spirit, regulating and tonifying liver qi to stimulate the liver yang, strengthening the spleen and soothing liver to replenish qi and promoting yang, nourishing the liver and kidney to harmonize yin and yang, which are meant to restore the physiological characteristics of liver being yin in form but yang in function, so as to cure asthenopia.
7.Introduction to Guidelines for public health protection against high temperature and heatwaves
Tiantian LI ; Chen CHEN ; Mengxue ZHANG ; Yanwen LIU ; Lijun PAN ; Qinghua SUN ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Yi ZHANG ; Lin WANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(5):588-591
In recent years, the high temperature and heatwaves have seriously affected the health of Chinese residents, and there is an important need for public health protection guidelines for high temperature and heatwaves in China. The National Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention has organized experts to fully investigate the evidence from epidemiological research on the health of populations in high temperature and heatwaves globally and in China, analyze the health hazards and protection needs of different populations, and put forward practical and effective individual protection measures and health recommendations. For this reason, the "Guideline for Public Health Protection against High Temperature and Heatwaves" (referred to as the "Guideline") was officially issued in June 2023. This article interprets the background and significance of the Guideline, the principles of compilation, the main considerations, the main contents, the implementations and promotions and other aspects, to improve the understanding of the content of the Guideline and strengthen the publicity and implementations.
8.Introduction to Guidelines for public health protection against high temperature and heatwaves
Tiantian LI ; Chen CHEN ; Mengxue ZHANG ; Yanwen LIU ; Lijun PAN ; Qinghua SUN ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Yi ZHANG ; Lin WANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(5):588-591
In recent years, the high temperature and heatwaves have seriously affected the health of Chinese residents, and there is an important need for public health protection guidelines for high temperature and heatwaves in China. The National Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention has organized experts to fully investigate the evidence from epidemiological research on the health of populations in high temperature and heatwaves globally and in China, analyze the health hazards and protection needs of different populations, and put forward practical and effective individual protection measures and health recommendations. For this reason, the "Guideline for Public Health Protection against High Temperature and Heatwaves" (referred to as the "Guideline") was officially issued in June 2023. This article interprets the background and significance of the Guideline, the principles of compilation, the main considerations, the main contents, the implementations and promotions and other aspects, to improve the understanding of the content of the Guideline and strengthen the publicity and implementations.
9.Clinical and genetic analysis of two pedigree affected with Carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase deficiency due to variant of SLC25A20 gene
Qinghua ZHANG ; Xuan FENG ; Xing WANG ; Furong LIU ; Bingbo ZHOU ; Chuan ZHANG ; Yupei WANG ; Jingyun SHI ; Shengju HAO ; Ling HUI ; Bin YI
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(4):467-472
Objective:To analyze the clinical phenotype and genotypes of two children with Carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase deficiency (CACTD).Methods:Two children diagnosed with CACTD at the Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital respectively on January 3 and November 19, 2018 were selected as the study subjects. Trio-whole exome sequencing (trio-WES) was carried out, and candidate variants were validated through Sanger sequencing and pathogenicity analysis.Results:Both children were males and had manifested mainly with hypoglycemia. Trio-WES and Sanger sequencing showed that child 1 had harbored compound heterozygous variants of the SLC25A20 gene, namely c. 49G>C (p.Gly17Arg) and c. 106-2A>G, which were inherited from his father and mother, respectively. Child 2 had harbored homozygous c. 199-10T>G variants of the SLC25A20 gene, which were inherited from both of his parents. Among these, the c. 106-2A>G and c. 49G>C variants were unreported previously. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), the c. 49G>C (p.Gly17Arg), c. 106-2A>G, and c. 199-10T>G variants were classified as likely pathogenic (PM2_supporting+ PP3+ PM3_strong+ PP4), pathogenic (PVS1+ PM2_supporting+ PM5+ PP3), and pathogenic (PVS1+ PM2_supporting+ PP3+ PP5), respectively. Conclusion:Combined with their clinical phenotype and genetic analysis, both children were diagnosed with CACTD. Above finding has provided a basis for their treatment as well as genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis for their families.
10.Study on the Prediction of Incidence of Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome Based on the SARIMA-LSTM Model
Shishi TANG ; Yuxuan LI ; Shengsheng TANG ; Qinghua LIU ; Yi ZHOU
Journal of Medical Informatics 2024;45(8):71-77
Purpose/Significance To investigate the application of cutting-edge technologies in predicting the incidence of hemor-rhagic fever with renal syndrome(HFRS),to compile and integrate various time-series analysis methods,evaluate and select the opti-mal model.Method/Process By utilizing national HFRS incidence data from 2004 to 2020,the effectiveness of models is predicted based on statistical methods:SARIMA,STL-ARIMA and TBATS,neural network approaches:NNAR,LSTM and combined models of SARIMA-LSTM with 3 different weighting schemes.The performance of these models is comprehensively assessed using RMSE,MAE and MAPE.Result/Conclusion The SARIMA and LSTM models are identified as the superior individual models.The combined SARI-MA-LSTM model demonstrates enhanced performance compared to individual models.The SARIMA-LSTM model optimized using the reciprocal of error method is deemed the optimal model.The optimal model is expected to provide technical support and references for the early warning system model design of HFRS.


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