1.In Vitro Anti-psoriatic Effect of Kangfuxin Liquid via Inhibiting Cell Proliferation and Migration Ability and Blocking JAK3/STAT3 Signaling Pathway
Shuai LI ; Xuan LIU ; Wenyan TANG ; Zhenqi WU ; Chunhui CHEN ; Dadan QIU ; Yi XU ; Chenggui ZHANG ; Jianquan ZHU ; Jiali ZHU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(10):123-133
ObjectiveThis paper aims to explore the in vitro anti-psoriasis activity and potential mechanism of Kangfuxin liquid (KFX liquid), providing experimental evidence for the anti-psoriasis effect of KFX liquid. MethodsFirstly, the uninduced human immortalized keratinocyte cells (HaCaT cells) were divided into seven groups, namely the control group and KFX liquid groups with different doses (5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160 g·L-1). After being treated with different concentrations of KFX liquid, the effect of KFX liquid on the normal cell proliferation was detected by using the cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) method. Secondly, the uninduced HaCaT cells were divided into six groups, namely the control group and recombinant human interleukin-7A (rh-IL-7A) groups with different doses (5, 10, 50, 100, 120 g·L-1). After being treated with different concentrations of recombinant human interleukin-17A (rh IL-17A) liquid, the effect of rh IL-17A on cell proliferation was detected. The optimal induction concentration was screened. Then, normal HaCaT cells were divided into a control group and KFX liquid groups with different doses (5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160 g·L-1). Except for the control group, the other groups established psoriasis cell models with the optimal induction concentration of rh IL-17A. After being treated with different concentrations of KFX liquid, the effects of KFX liquid on the psoriasis-like HaCaT cell proliferation were investigated. Finally, the uninduced HaCaT cells were divided into six groups, namely the control group, rh IL-17A group, methotrexate (MTX) group, and KFX liquid groups with different doses (20, 40, 80 g·L-1). Except for the control group, the other groups used the optimal induction concentration of rh IL-17A to establish psoriasis cell models. After being treated with different drugs, the cell migration levels were detected through scratch assays, and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect the relative mRNA expression levels of Ki-67 antigen (Ki67), S100 calcium-binding protein A7 (S100A7), S100 calcium-binding protein A8 (S100A8), and S100 calcium-binding protein A9 (S100A9), thereby comprehensively evaluating the in vitro anti-psoriasis activity of KFX liquid. By detecting the relative mRNA expression levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and chemokine-20 (CXCL-20) inflammatory-related factors in psoriasis-like HaCaT cells and the protein expression levels of Janus kinase 3 (JAK3), phosphorylated Janus kinase 3 (p-JAK3), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), and phosphorylated signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (p-STAT3), the mechanism was explored. ResultsCompared with that of control group, when treated with 80 g·L-1 KFX liquid for 72 h (P<0.05) and at different times with 160 g·L-1 KFX liquid, the HaCaT cell proliferation activity was significantly affected (P<0.01), while the other concentrations of KFX liquid had no significant differences in cell morphology and cell proliferation activity at different times, indicating that the KFX liquid is relatively safe for HaCaT cells and has no obvious toxic side effects. Compared with that of control group, when treated with different concentrations of rh IL-17A for 24 h, the HaCaT cell proliferation activity was significantly enhanced, and the cell activity was the strongest when the concentration was 100 μg·L-1 (P<0.05), with a density close to 100% and intact cell morphology, indicating that 100 μg·L-1 is the optimal concentration for inducing HaCaT cell proliferation. The results of the KFX liquid treatment on rh IL-17A-induced psoriasis-like cells show that the KFX liquid not only effectively inhibits the rh IL-17A-induced psoriasis-like HaCaT cell proliferation activity (P<0.01), but also significantly reduces the migration ability of rh IL-17A-induced psoriasis-like HaCaT cells (P<0.01), and the relative mRNA expression levels of Ki67, S100A7, S100A8, and S100A9 (P<0.01). Moreover, the KFX liquid can significantly reduce the relative mRNA expression levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and CXCL-20 in rh IL-17A-induced psoriasis-like cells (P<0.01), and significantly inhibit the phosphorylation levels of JAK3 and STAT3 proteins (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionThe KFX liquid has no obvious toxicity to uninduced HaCaT cells. It can inhibit rh IL-17A-induced psoriasis-like HaCaT cell proliferation, reduce the cell migration ability, and has good in vitro anti-psoriasis activity. Its action mechanism may be related to downregulating the expression levels of inflammation-related cytokines in the JAK3/STAT3 signaling pathway and inhibiting the phosphorylation levels of JAK3 and STAT3 proteins.
2.In Vitro Anti-psoriatic Effect of Kangfuxin Liquid via Inhibiting Cell Proliferation and Migration Ability and Blocking JAK3/STAT3 Signaling Pathway
Shuai LI ; Xuan LIU ; Wenyan TANG ; Zhenqi WU ; Chunhui CHEN ; Dadan QIU ; Yi XU ; Chenggui ZHANG ; Jianquan ZHU ; Jiali ZHU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(10):123-133
ObjectiveThis paper aims to explore the in vitro anti-psoriasis activity and potential mechanism of Kangfuxin liquid (KFX liquid), providing experimental evidence for the anti-psoriasis effect of KFX liquid. MethodsFirstly, the uninduced human immortalized keratinocyte cells (HaCaT cells) were divided into seven groups, namely the control group and KFX liquid groups with different doses (5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160 g·L-1). After being treated with different concentrations of KFX liquid, the effect of KFX liquid on the normal cell proliferation was detected by using the cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) method. Secondly, the uninduced HaCaT cells were divided into six groups, namely the control group and recombinant human interleukin-7A (rh-IL-7A) groups with different doses (5, 10, 50, 100, 120 g·L-1). After being treated with different concentrations of recombinant human interleukin-17A (rh IL-17A) liquid, the effect of rh IL-17A on cell proliferation was detected. The optimal induction concentration was screened. Then, normal HaCaT cells were divided into a control group and KFX liquid groups with different doses (5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160 g·L-1). Except for the control group, the other groups established psoriasis cell models with the optimal induction concentration of rh IL-17A. After being treated with different concentrations of KFX liquid, the effects of KFX liquid on the psoriasis-like HaCaT cell proliferation were investigated. Finally, the uninduced HaCaT cells were divided into six groups, namely the control group, rh IL-17A group, methotrexate (MTX) group, and KFX liquid groups with different doses (20, 40, 80 g·L-1). Except for the control group, the other groups used the optimal induction concentration of rh IL-17A to establish psoriasis cell models. After being treated with different drugs, the cell migration levels were detected through scratch assays, and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect the relative mRNA expression levels of Ki-67 antigen (Ki67), S100 calcium-binding protein A7 (S100A7), S100 calcium-binding protein A8 (S100A8), and S100 calcium-binding protein A9 (S100A9), thereby comprehensively evaluating the in vitro anti-psoriasis activity of KFX liquid. By detecting the relative mRNA expression levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and chemokine-20 (CXCL-20) inflammatory-related factors in psoriasis-like HaCaT cells and the protein expression levels of Janus kinase 3 (JAK3), phosphorylated Janus kinase 3 (p-JAK3), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), and phosphorylated signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (p-STAT3), the mechanism was explored. ResultsCompared with that of control group, when treated with 80 g·L-1 KFX liquid for 72 h (P<0.05) and at different times with 160 g·L-1 KFX liquid, the HaCaT cell proliferation activity was significantly affected (P<0.01), while the other concentrations of KFX liquid had no significant differences in cell morphology and cell proliferation activity at different times, indicating that the KFX liquid is relatively safe for HaCaT cells and has no obvious toxic side effects. Compared with that of control group, when treated with different concentrations of rh IL-17A for 24 h, the HaCaT cell proliferation activity was significantly enhanced, and the cell activity was the strongest when the concentration was 100 μg·L-1 (P<0.05), with a density close to 100% and intact cell morphology, indicating that 100 μg·L-1 is the optimal concentration for inducing HaCaT cell proliferation. The results of the KFX liquid treatment on rh IL-17A-induced psoriasis-like cells show that the KFX liquid not only effectively inhibits the rh IL-17A-induced psoriasis-like HaCaT cell proliferation activity (P<0.01), but also significantly reduces the migration ability of rh IL-17A-induced psoriasis-like HaCaT cells (P<0.01), and the relative mRNA expression levels of Ki67, S100A7, S100A8, and S100A9 (P<0.01). Moreover, the KFX liquid can significantly reduce the relative mRNA expression levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and CXCL-20 in rh IL-17A-induced psoriasis-like cells (P<0.01), and significantly inhibit the phosphorylation levels of JAK3 and STAT3 proteins (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionThe KFX liquid has no obvious toxicity to uninduced HaCaT cells. It can inhibit rh IL-17A-induced psoriasis-like HaCaT cell proliferation, reduce the cell migration ability, and has good in vitro anti-psoriasis activity. Its action mechanism may be related to downregulating the expression levels of inflammation-related cytokines in the JAK3/STAT3 signaling pathway and inhibiting the phosphorylation levels of JAK3 and STAT3 proteins.
3.A genetic perspective reveals the relationship between blood metabolites and osteonecrosis:an analysis of information from the FinnGen database in Finland
Chu LIU ; Boyuan QIU ; Siwen TONG ; Linyuwei HE ; Haobo CHEN ; Zhixue OU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(3):785-794
BACKGROUND:In China,the patient population with osteonecrosis is large,and there is an urgent need to find new preventive targets to develop more effective treatment strategies.Metabolomics studies have shown that there is an association between human metabolites and osteonecrosis,but the causal relationship between blood metabolites and osteonecrosis has not yet been clarified.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the causal relationship between blood metabolites and osteonecrosis through two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis.METHODS:The public data of 486 blood metabolites(exposure factors)and osteonecrosis(outcome factors)were collected.Data of 486 blood metabolites were derived from a genome-wide association estimate for blood metabolites published in Nature Genetics in 2014,which covered 7 824 European adults.The single nucleotide polymorphism data for osteonecrosis were obtained from the FinnGen public database R11 dataset,containing information on a total of 431 614 samples and 21 306 430 single nucleotide polymorphism loci,with 1 788 cases of osteonecrosis and 429 826 controls,with all participants being of European descent.Mendelian randomization analysis(inverse variance weighting method,MR-Egger method,and weighted median method)was performed by Rstudio software,and then the heterogeneity test,horizontal pleiotropy test and Steiger directionality test were performed to ensure the robustness and reliability of the results.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Sixteen blood metabolites were identified as having a significant causal relationship with osteonecrosis(Pinverse variance weighting<Pfalse discovery rate<0.05).(2)Eight blood metabolites increased the risk of osteonecrosis(including four known metabolites and four unknown metabolites),specifically pantothenate,beta-hydroxyisovalerate,hippurate,salicyluric glucuronide,X-08766,X-11452,X-12776 and X-14662.(3)Eight blood metabolites could reduce the risk of osteonecrosis(six known metabolites and two unknown metabolites),including cortisol,1-palmitoylglycerol(1-monopalmitin),pyroglutamyl glycine,2-stearoylglycerophosphocholine,p-cresol sulfate,ergothioneine,X-06307,X-12092.(4)The above results suggest that there is a causal relationship between 16 blood metabolites and osteonecrosis,which is expected to be a potential target for intervention in the occurrence and treatment of osteonecrosis in the future.(5)Despite the lack of relevant data from large-scale Asian populations at present,this study provides important reference value for the field of osteonecrosis in China based on European population data.In the future,domestic medical workers may be able to achieve precise intervention for osteonecrosis by regulating metabolite levels.In addition,based on the results of this study,relevant researchers can further explore the mechanism of action of metabolites in the treatment of osteonecrosis with traditional Chinese medicine,which not only helps to deepen the understanding of traditional Chinese medical therapies but also promotes the progress of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine research,driving the development of personalized treatment plans that are more suitable for the characteristics of the Chinese population.
4.A genetic perspective reveals the relationship between blood metabolites and osteonecrosis:an analysis of information from the FinnGen database in Finland
Chu LIU ; Boyuan QIU ; Siwen TONG ; Linyuwei HE ; Haobo CHEN ; Zhixue OU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(3):785-794
BACKGROUND:In China,the patient population with osteonecrosis is large,and there is an urgent need to find new preventive targets to develop more effective treatment strategies.Metabolomics studies have shown that there is an association between human metabolites and osteonecrosis,but the causal relationship between blood metabolites and osteonecrosis has not yet been clarified.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the causal relationship between blood metabolites and osteonecrosis through two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis.METHODS:The public data of 486 blood metabolites(exposure factors)and osteonecrosis(outcome factors)were collected.Data of 486 blood metabolites were derived from a genome-wide association estimate for blood metabolites published in Nature Genetics in 2014,which covered 7 824 European adults.The single nucleotide polymorphism data for osteonecrosis were obtained from the FinnGen public database R11 dataset,containing information on a total of 431 614 samples and 21 306 430 single nucleotide polymorphism loci,with 1 788 cases of osteonecrosis and 429 826 controls,with all participants being of European descent.Mendelian randomization analysis(inverse variance weighting method,MR-Egger method,and weighted median method)was performed by Rstudio software,and then the heterogeneity test,horizontal pleiotropy test and Steiger directionality test were performed to ensure the robustness and reliability of the results.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Sixteen blood metabolites were identified as having a significant causal relationship with osteonecrosis(Pinverse variance weighting<Pfalse discovery rate<0.05).(2)Eight blood metabolites increased the risk of osteonecrosis(including four known metabolites and four unknown metabolites),specifically pantothenate,beta-hydroxyisovalerate,hippurate,salicyluric glucuronide,X-08766,X-11452,X-12776 and X-14662.(3)Eight blood metabolites could reduce the risk of osteonecrosis(six known metabolites and two unknown metabolites),including cortisol,1-palmitoylglycerol(1-monopalmitin),pyroglutamyl glycine,2-stearoylglycerophosphocholine,p-cresol sulfate,ergothioneine,X-06307,X-12092.(4)The above results suggest that there is a causal relationship between 16 blood metabolites and osteonecrosis,which is expected to be a potential target for intervention in the occurrence and treatment of osteonecrosis in the future.(5)Despite the lack of relevant data from large-scale Asian populations at present,this study provides important reference value for the field of osteonecrosis in China based on European population data.In the future,domestic medical workers may be able to achieve precise intervention for osteonecrosis by regulating metabolite levels.In addition,based on the results of this study,relevant researchers can further explore the mechanism of action of metabolites in the treatment of osteonecrosis with traditional Chinese medicine,which not only helps to deepen the understanding of traditional Chinese medical therapies but also promotes the progress of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine research,driving the development of personalized treatment plans that are more suitable for the characteristics of the Chinese population.
5.Expert consensus on the application of artificial intelligence in lung cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment (2026 edition)
Wenzhao ZHONG ; Haibo WANG ; Yi HU ; Hao ZHANG ; Jigang DAI ; Junqiang FAN ; Guibin QIAO ; Fan YANG ; Jian HU ; Fengwei TAN ; Xuening YANG ; Qiang PU ; Zihao CHEN ; Hongxia TIAN ; Lunxu LIU ; Hecheng LI ; Xiaolong YAN ; Zongyang YU ; Zhenbin QIU ; Yihua SUN ; Jing HU ; Yuhang SHI ; Zhifei GUO ; Peng ZHANG ; Kezhong CHEN ; Shugeng GAO ; Yilong WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(06):848-856
With the continuous deepening of the concept of precision diagnosis and treatment for lung cancer, how to achieve higher efficiency and accuracy in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment pathways in clinical practice has become an important issue that urgently needs to be overcome. The current clinical difficulty lies in the fact that despite continuous advancements in imaging and molecular diagnostic technologies, there are still limitations in manual efficiency and subjective experience when it comes to massive data analysis and multi-scale feature extraction. Artificial intelligence (AI), especially algorithm systems based on deep learning, is an innovative technology capable of deeply empowering medical big data. This method utilizes algorithms such as convolutional neural networks, combined with radiomics, pathomics, and multi-modal data fusion analysis, demonstrating immense potential in early precise detection and benign-malignant differentiation of pulmonary nodules, digital pathological subtype recognition and non-invasive prediction of driver genes, precise 3D surgical planning and automatic delineation of radiotherapy target volumes, as well as dynamic risk warning during follow-up. This innovative technology provides a brand-new solution for realizing intelligent and individualized lung cancer diagnosis and treatment models. This consensus, based on the latest evidence from evidence-based medicine and combined with the development trends in the AI field and real-world clinical needs, was ultimately formed by gathering the consensus opinions of multidisciplinary experts in radiology, pathology, thoracic surgery, and other fields. The main content covers the application specifications of AI in the three core scenarios of lung cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment, the technical standards for data collection and algorithm validation, as well as the ethical and regulatory challenges faced at the current stage. It aims to clarify the applicable boundaries of AI as a clinical auxiliary decision support tool, providing scientific guidance and standardized exploration directions for peers currently engaged in or planning to carry out AI-assisted clinical diagnosis, treatment, and translation of lung cancer.
6.Study on the identification of the characteristic peptides of the Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum crude drugs and preparations
Guowei LI ; Peizhen TONG ; Qiping HU ; Yunjing QIU ; Liye PAN ; Jiaying HE ; Xiangdong CHEN ; Dongmei SUN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(5):676-681
Objective:To establish a mass spectrometry method for the determination of characteristic peptides of Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum that can identify the authenticity of Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum as well as its preparations; To evaluate their quality.Methods:Ultra performance chromatography-electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) with the mode of multiple reaction monitoring quantification (MRM) was employed to monitor the ion pairs of m/z 379.21(charge: +2)→571.36, m/z 379.21(charge: +2)→385.26, m/z 785.41(charge: +2)→941.51 and m/z 785.41(charge: +2)→245.08, in order to detect the Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum crude drug and its preparations. Results:Chicken specific peptide I and chicken specific peptide Ⅱ could be detected in the 18 batches of Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum from different regions, their corresponding extractions and 4 batches of prescription preparations, while the chicken specific peptides were not detected in the 8 batches of endothelium corneums from ducks, geese and pigeons.Conclusions:The method established in this study can effectively supplement the deficiencies in standards of Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum and its decoction pieces, improve the quality control standard, and provide a reference for the safety and effectiveness of Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum in clinical medication.
7.Safety of teriflunomide in Chinese adult patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis: A phase IV, 24-week multicenter study.
Chao QUAN ; Hongyu ZHOU ; Huan YANG ; Zheng JIAO ; Meini ZHANG ; Baorong ZHANG ; Guojun TAN ; Bitao BU ; Tao JIN ; Chunyang LI ; Qun XUE ; Huiqing DONG ; Fudong SHI ; Xinyue QIN ; Xinghu ZHANG ; Feng GAO ; Hua ZHANG ; Jiawei WANG ; Xueqiang HU ; Yueting CHEN ; Jue LIU ; Wei QIU
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(4):452-458
BACKGROUND:
Disease-modifying therapies have been approved for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). The present study aims to examine the safety of teriflunomide in Chinese patients with RMS.
METHODS:
This non-randomized, multi-center, 24-week, prospective study enrolled RMS patients with variant (c.421C>A) or wild type ABCG2 who received once-daily oral teriflunomide 14 mg. The primary endpoint was the relationship between ABCG2 polymorphisms and teriflunomide exposure over 24 weeks. Safety was assessed over the 24-week treatment with teriflunomide.
RESULTS:
Eighty-two patients were assigned to variant ( n = 42) and wild type groups ( n = 40), respectively. Geometric mean and geometric standard deviation (SD) of pre-dose concentration (variant, 54.9 [38.0] μg/mL; wild type, 49.1 [32.0] μg/mL) and area under plasma concentration-time curve over a dosing interval (AUC tau ) (variant, 1731.3 [769.0] μg∙h/mL; wild type, 1564.5 [1053.0] μg∙h/mL) values at steady state were approximately similar between the two groups. Safety profile was similar and well tolerated across variant and wild type groups in terms of rates of treatment emergent adverse events (TEAE), treatment-related TEAE, grade ≥3 TEAE, and serious adverse events (AEs). No new specific safety concerns or deaths were reported in the study.
CONCLUSION:
ABCG2 polymorphisms did not affect the steady-state exposure of teriflunomide, suggesting a similar efficacy and safety profile between variant and wild type RMS patients.
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NCT04410965, https://clinicaltrials.gov .
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Crotonates/adverse effects*
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Toluidines/adverse effects*
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Nitriles
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Hydroxybutyrates
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ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily G, Member 2/genetics*
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Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting/genetics*
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Neoplasm Proteins/genetics*
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8.Mechanism of Yishen Jiangtang Decoction in regulating endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated NLRP3 inflammasome to improve renal damage in diabetic nephropathy db/db mice.
Yun-Jie YANG ; Bin-Hua YE ; Chen QIU ; Han-Qing WU ; Bo-Wei HUANG ; Tong WANG ; Shi-Wei RUAN ; Fang GUO ; Jian-Ting WANG ; Ming-Qian JIANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(10):2740-2749
This study aims to explore the mechanism through which Yishen Jiangtang Decoction(YSJTD) regulates endoplasmic reticulum stress(ERS)-mediated NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3(NLRP3) inflammasome to improve diabetic nephropathy(DN) in db/db mice. Thirty db/db mice were randomly divided into the model group, YSJTD group, ERS inhibitor 4-phenylbutyric acid(4-PBA) group, with 10 mice in each group. Additionally, 10 db/m mice were selected as the control group. The YSJTD group was orally administered YSJTD at a dose of 0.01 mL·g~(-1), the 4-PBA group was orally administered 4-PBA at a dose of 0.5 mg·g~(-1), and the control and model groups were given an equal volume of carboxylmethyl cellulose sodium. The treatments were administered once daily for 8 weeks. Food intake, water consumption, and body weight were recorded every 2 weeks. After the intervention, fasting blood glucose(FBG), glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c), urine microalbumin(U-mALB), 24-hour urine volume, serum creatinine(Scr), and blood urea nitrogen(BUN) were measured. Inflammatory markers interleukin-1β(IL-1β) and interleukin-18(IL-18) were detected using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). Renal pathology was assessed through hematoxylin-eosin(HE), periodic acid-Schiff(PAS), and Masson staining, and transmission electron microscopy(TEM). Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of glucose-regulated protein 78(GRP78), C/EBP homologous protein(CHOP), NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing CARD(ASC), cysteinyl aspartate-specific proteinase(caspase-1), and gasdermin D(GSDMD) in kidney tissues. The results showed that compared to the control group, the model group exhibited poor general condition, increased weight and food and water intake, and significantly higher levels of FBG, HbA1c, U-mALB, kidney index, 24-hour urine volume, IL-1β, and IL-18. Compared to the model group, the YSJTD and 4-PBA groups showed improved general condition, increased body weight, decreased food intake, and lower levels of FBG, U-mALB, kidney index, 24-hour urine volume, and IL-1β. Specifically, the YSJTD group showed a significant reduction in IL-18 levels compared to the model group, while the 4-PBA group exhibited decreased water intake and HbA1c levels compared to the model group. Although there was a decreasing trend in water intake and HbA1c in the YSJTD group, the differences were not statistically significant. No significant differences were observed in BUN, Scr, and kidney weight among the groups. Renal pathology revealed that the model group exhibited more severe renal damage compared to the control group. Kidney sections from the model group showed diffuse mesangial proliferation in the glomeruli, tubular edema, tubular dilation, significant inflammatory cell infiltration in the interstitium, and increased glycogen staining and blue collagen deposition in the basement membrane. In contrast, the YSJTD and 4-PBA groups showed varying degrees of improvement in renal damage, glycogen staining, and collagen deposition, with the YSJTD group showing more significant improvements. TEM analysis indicated that the model group had extensive cytoplasmic edema, homogeneous thickening of the basement membrane, fewer foot processes, and widening of fused foot processes. In the YSJTD and 4-PBA groups, cytoplasmic swelling of renal tissues was reduced, the basement membrane remained intact and uniform, and foot process fusion improved.Western blot results indicated that compared to the control group, the model group showed upregulation of GRP78, CHOP, GSDMD, NLRP3, ASC, and caspase-1 expression. In contrast, both the YSJTD and 4-PBA groups showed downregulation of these markers compared to the model group. These findings suggest that YSJTD exerts a protective effect against DN by alleviating NLRP3 inflammasome activation through the inhibition of ERS, thereby improving the inflammatory response in db/db DN mice.
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9.Application of bicuspid pulmonary valve sewn by 0.1 mm expanded polytetrafluoroethylene in right ventricle outflow tract reconstruction
Jianrui MA ; Tong TAN ; Miao TIAN ; Jiazichao TU ; Wen XIE ; Hailong QIU ; Shuai ZHANG ; Jian ZHUANG ; Jimei CHEN ; Jianzheng CEN ; Shusheng WEN ; Haiyun YUAN ; Xiaobing LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(08):1127-1132
Objective To introduce a modified technique of right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) reconstruction using a handmade bicuspid pulmonary valve crafted from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) and to summarize the early single-center experience. Methods Patients with complex congenital heart diseases (CHD) who underwent RVOT reconstruction with a handmade ePTFE bicuspid pulmonary valve due to pulmonary regurgitation at Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital from April 2021 to February 2022 were selected. Postoperative artificial valve function and right heart function indicators were evaluated. Results A total of 17 patients were included, comprising 10 males and 7 females, with a mean age of (18.18±12.14) years and a mean body weight of (40.94±19.45) kg. Sixteen patients underwent reconstruction with a handmade valved conduit, with conduit sizes ranging from 18 to 24 mm. No patients required mechanical circulatory support, and no in-hospital deaths occurred. During a mean follow-up period of 12.89 months, only one patient developed valve dysfunction, and no related complications or adverse events were observed. The degree of pulmonary regurgitation was significantly improved post-RVOT reconstruction and during follow-up compared to preoperative levels (P<0.001). Postoperative right atrial diameter, right ventricular diameter, and tricuspid regurgitation area were all significantly reduced compared to preoperative values (P<0.05). Conclusion The use of a 0.1 mm ePTFE handmade bicuspid pulmonary valve for RVOT reconstruction in complex CHD is a feasible, effective, and safe technique.
10.Minimally invasive thyroid surgery: development and future
Lingxie CHEN ; Qiwu ZHAO ; Weihua QIU
Journal of Surgery Concepts & Practice 2025;30(1):7-12
Since the 90s of the 20th century, thyroid endoscopic surgery has undergone the development from multi-port to single-site, from endoscopy to robot. In recent years, the emergence of da Vinci single-port robots and domestic single-port robots have further promoted the technological innovation of minimally invasive thyroid surgery. This article reviewed the development process of minimally invasive thyroid surgery from the development of endoscopic thyroid surgery, the breakthrough of single-site endoscopic surgery, and the realization of robotic thyroid surgery and single-port robotic thyroid surgery, and discussed the future of thyroid surgery in the era of artificial intelligence.


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