1.Research progress on the role and mechanism of Wnt signaling pathway in the pathogenesis of myopia
Ze WANG ; Ruiping XIE ; Xue LIU
International Eye Science 2025;25(1):99-103
Myopia is an increasingly prevalent public health concern globally, with a complex pathogenesis involving the interplay of multiple signaling pathways and genes. The Wnt signaling pathway plays a crucial role in biological processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and tissue remodeling, and its role in myopia development has garnered significant attention in recent years. Studies have demonstrated that the Wnt signaling pathway influences the occurrence and progression of myopia by regulating the proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis of retinal cells(including RPE cells and ipRGCs), as well as the proliferation of scleral fibroblasts and the expression of extracellular matrix components(such as type I collagen), thereby affecting scleral remodeling and axial length elongation. This paper summarizes the roles of the Wnt signaling pathway in myopia development within different ocular tissues(retina and sclera)and explores potential myopia prevention and treatment strategies based on this pathway, providing insights for further research and clinical management of myopia.
2.Early clinical efficacy of Yiqi Tongluo Decoction on ischemic cerebrovascular disease after interventional therapy
Qinghua WANG ; Gesheng WANG ; Ruiping LI ; Can ZHENG ; Wenjing LI ; Jiaqi CHEN ; Kaihang GUO ; Xiaobo DONG ; Wenxin WANG ; Rongjuan GUO ; Le WANG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(1):108-121
Objective:
To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of Yiqi Tongluo Decoction in the intervention of early traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes after ischemic cerebrovascular disease (ICVD) intervention.
Methods:
From October 2020 to July 2023, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to include 60 patients with qi deficiency, blood stasis, and phlegm obstruction syndrome after ICVD interventional therapy. They were assigned to the Yiqi Tongluo Decoction treatment group (30 cases) and the TCM placebo routine treatment control group (30 cases) according to the randomized block design. Both groups received routine standardized treatment of Western medicine, including dual antiplatelet, lipid regulation, and control of risk factors for cerebrovascular disease. The treatment group was treated with Yiqi Tongluo Decoction based on the control group. The course of treatment was 60 days and follow-up was carried out 2 and 6 months after the operation. The improvement of qi deficiency syndrome, blood stasis syndrome, phlegm syndrome score and TCM syndrome score, modified Rankin score (mRS), Barthel index (BI) score, Fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4) level, incidence of transient ischemic attack (TIA) and ischemic stroke (IS) and incidence of adverse reactions, Head and neck CT angiography (CTA) or digital subtraction angiography (DSA) examination were collected. The clinical efficacy of the patients 2 months after the operation was taken as the main outcome index to preliminarily evaluate the early and long-term efficacy of Yiqi Tongluo Decoction after the ICVD intervention. The early and long-term clinical efficacy and safety of Western medicine standardized treatment combined with TCM Yiqi Tongluo Decoction on patients with qi deficiency, blood stasis and phlegm obstruction syndrome after ICVD intervention were evaluated. The safety of Yiqi Tongluo Decoction in the treatment of patients after ICVD intervention with white blood cell (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen (FIB), plasminogen time (PT), recurrence of cerebral ischaemia and restenosis in patients at 2 and 6 months after treatment were evaluated.
Results:
Compared to the control group, the TCM syndrome scores for qi deficiency, blood stasis and phlegm syndrome in the treatment group reduced significantly, the clinical efficacy improved significantly, the mRS score and FABP4 were reduced, and the BI score was increased. Adverse events such as cerebral ischaemia were fewer in the treatment group than in the control group, but the difference was not statistically significant; levels of CRP, WBC and PT were reduced, and levels of FIB were reduced at 6 months post-treatment, all P<0.01, and images were intuitively compared. The treatment group was superior to the control group.
Conclusion
Yiqi Tongluo Decoction combined with Western medicine standard treatment can improve the early clinical efficacy of ICVD patients with qi deficiency, blood stasis and phlegm obstruction syndrome after interventional surgery, improve neurological impairment and daily living ability, reduce the state of qi deficiency syndrome, blood stasis syndrome and phlegm syndrome after interventional surgery, and improve the clinical efficacy of TCM. At the same time, it can reduce the level of FABP4, the target of atherosclerosis and restenosis after interventional surgery, reduce the level of inflammation after interventional surgery in patients with ICVD, regulate coagulation function, and reduce the incidence of long-term recurrence of cerebral ischemia after interventional surgery, with good safety.
3.The compiling of auditory comprehension assessment scale of double conditional phrases for adults and the research of reliability and validity
Jing ZUO ; Yongli WANG ; Ruiping HU ; Shunjuan FAN ; Qin WAN ; Qiaoyun LIU ; Yuan DAI
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2025;33(6):525-529
Objective To compile a comprehension assessment scale of double-conditional phrases for adults and to test its reliability and validity.Methods With reference to the compilation process of local and international word lists,a comprehension assessment scale of double-conditional phrases for adults was developed.The scale was used to assess 40 aphasia patients and 20 ordinary adults as subjects from four hospitals in Shanghai.The internal consistency reliability,split-half reliability,retest reliability and calibration validity of the scale were evaluated and analyzed[the western aphasia battery(WAB)as a calibrated measurcment instrument].Results The scale consists of 30 questions,including five types of phrases:coordinate phrases,verb-object phrases,subject-predicate phrases,endocentric phrases and interface-object phrases.Compared with the ordinary adult group,the total score of the scale and the scores of each dimension in the aphasia group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.001).The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the total score was 0.894,the half coefficient was 0.924,and the correlation coefficient for the retest reliability of the total score was 0.923,with retest reliability for each type of word group ranging from 0.731 to 0.903.With the exception of the repetition scores,correlation coefficients be-tween the scale and all other scores of WAB were all>0.6(P<0.01).Conclusion The self-developed"Adult Double Conditional Phrases Auditory Comprehension Assessment Scale"demonstrates good reliability and validity.It serves as a scientific and reliable tool for evaluating the auditory comprehension ability of adult patients.
4.The effect of core muscle group stability training combined with biofeedback electrical stimulation on postpartum pelvic floor function in women underwent selective episiotomy
Jie WANG ; Maocui XIAO ; Aiwen WANG ; Haiping CUI ; Ruiping WANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2025;53(6):644-648
Objective To explore the effect of core muscle stability training combined with biofeedback electrical stimulation on pelvic floor muscle function in postpartum women underwent episiotomy.Methods Clinical data of 98 parturients who underwent selective episiotomy during natural childbirth were retrospectively analyzed.According to different intervention methods,the included parturients were divided into the control group and the combination group,with 49 cases in each group.The control group was treated only with biofeedback electrical stimulation therapy,while the combination group was treated with core muscle stability training combined with biofeedback electrical stimulation therapy.The general information and pelvic floor muscle strength,pelvic floor electromyography values,pelvic floor dysfunction questionnaire(PFDI-20)scores and female sexual function score scale(FSFI)scores were compared between the two groups of parturients before and after intervention.Results There were no significant differences in age,gestational age,body mass index and pelvic floor muscle strength grading between the two groups(P>0.05).Compared with before intervention,pelvic floor muscle strength,pelvic floor electromyography values and FSFI scores increased in both groups after intervention,while PFDI-20 scores decreased(all P<0.05).After intervention,compared with the control group,the combination group showed more significant improvement in pelvic floor muscle strength,with an increase in class Ⅰ and class Ⅱ fiber electromyography values,a decrease in PFDI-20 score,and an increase in FSFI scores(all P<0.05).The incidence of pelvic floor dysfunction in the two groups was statistically significant(22.45%vs.6.12%,P<0.05).Conclusion Core muscle stability training combined with biofeedback electrical stimulation can effectively promote the recovery of pelvic floor muscle function and improve sexual function in postpartum women underwent episiotomy.
5.Study on the Value of Serum α-HBDH,CYR61 and GSDMD Level Testing for Clinical Diagnosis and Prognostic Assessment in Patients with Sepsis-combined Cardiomyopathy
Danna HE ; Ruiping ZHAO ; Yang YANG ; Wei LI ; Yihua WANG ; Tao YAN ; Xiurong SONG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(5):119-123
Objective To investigate the value of serum α-hydroxybutyric dehydrogenase(α-HBDH),cysteine-rich protein 61(CYR61)and gasdermin D(GSDMD)level testing in patients with sepsis-combined cardiomyopathy for clinical diagnosis and prognostic assessment.Methods A total of 244 sepsis patients who underwent consultation and treatment in Baotou Central Hospital from May 2020 to December 2023 were selected as the study subjects,and were separated into a study group(combined cardiomyopathy,n=106)and a control group(uncombined cardiomyopathy,n=138)according to whether they were combined cardiomyopathy or not.The levels of α-HBDH,CYR61 and GSDMD were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)method.Pearson and Spearman methods were used to analyze the correlation of α-HBDH,CYR61,and GSDMD with systolic and diastolic blood pressure,left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)and acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ(APACHE II)score.Multifactorial Logistic regression was used to analyze the factors affecting sepsis-combined cardiomyopathy.Receiver operator characteristic(ROC)curves were used to assess the diagnostic value of α-HBDH,CYR61 and GSDMD for sepsis-combined cardiomyopathy and their validity for prognostic prediction.Results Serum α-HBDH(278.35±18.89ng/ml vs 253.47±12.75ng/ml),CYR61(18.23±4.14mg/L vs 14.48±2.67mg/L)and GSDMD(12.39±3.28mg/L vs 9.46±2.17mg/L)levels were higher in the study group compared to the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(t=12.261,8.572,8.377,all P<0.05).The levels of α-HBDH(291.93±19.22ng/ml),CYR61(20.33±3.43mg/L)and GSDMD(14.01±3.09mg/L)were higher in the death patients compared to the survived patients(268.71±13.09ng/ml,16.74±2.88mg/L,11.24±2.55mg/L),and the differences were statistically significant(t=7.402,5.839,5.044,all P<0.05).Correlation analysis showed that α-HBDH,CYR61,and GSDMD were negatively correlated with systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure and LVEF(r=-0.631~-0.422,all P<0.05),α-HBDH,CYR61,GSDMD were negatively correlated with APACHE II score(r=0.531,0.507,0.611,all P<0.05).Multifactorial Logistic regression analysis showed that systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,and LVEF were protective factors affecting sepsis-combined cardiomyopathy(Wald χ2=6.823,7.986,10.875,all P<0.05),and α-HBDH,CYR61,and GSDMD were risk factors affecting sepsis-combined cardiomyopathy(Wald χ2=9.376,6.849,7.435,all P<0.05).From the ROC curve analysis,it was known that the combined application of α-HBDH,CYR61,and GSDMD was more effective in the diagnosis of sepsis-combined cardiomyopathy(Z=2.369,2.454,2.573),the combined application of α-HBDH,CYR61,and GSDMD were superior for prognostic prediction in sepsis-combined cardiomyopathy(Z=2.352,2.468,2.581),and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).Conclusion Serum α-HBDH,CYR61 and GSDMD levels are increased in patients with sepsis-combined cardiomyopathy,and they are correlated with prognosis.The combination of these three tests has a higher diagnostic value and prognostic value in sepsis combined cardiomyopathy.
6.Huangqi Baijiang Yiren Decoction Restores Intestinal Mucosa Barrier in Rat Model of Ulcerative Colitis via miR-21/SOCS1/JAK1/STAT6 Signaling Pathway
Ruiping LI ; Shiyu WANG ; Xiunan WEI ; Ermei WU ; Dajuan SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(16):96-104
ObjectiveTo explore the potential mechanism by which Huangqi Baijiang Yiren decoction (HBY) repairs the intestinal mucosal injury in the rat model of ulcerative colitis (UC) via the miR-21/suppressor of cytokine signaling 1 (SOCS1)/Janus kinase 1 (JAK1)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 (STAT6) signaling pathway. MethodsSixty SPF-grade male SD rats were randomly assigned into six groups: blank, model, low-dose (3.68 g·kg-1) HBY, medium-dose (7.35 g·kg-1) HBY, high-dose (14.5 g·kg-1) HBY, and mesalazine (0.035 g·kg-1), with 10 rats in each group. The rat model of UC was established in other groups except the blank group by 3% dextran sulfate sodium solution. The rats were administrated with corresponding drugs once a day for 7 consecutive days since the 3th day after modeling. The histopathological changes of the colon were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining, and the Robarts histopathology index (RHI) was scored. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was employed to measure the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines [interleukin (IL)-6, IL-18, IL-1β, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)] in the serum. Real-time PCR was employed to determine the mRNA levels of miR-21, SOCS1, JAK1, and STAT6 in the colon tissue. Western blot was employed to determine the protein levels of SOCS1, JAK1, phosphorylated (p)-JAK1, STAT6, p-STAT6, Occludin, and Claudin-1 in the colon tissue. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group showed an increase in disease activity index (DAI) (P<0.01), shortening of colon length (P<0.01), severe histopathological damage in the colon tissue, and an increase in RHI, rises in serum levels of IL-6, IL-1β, IL-18, and TNF-α (P<0.01), up-regulation in mRNA levels of miR-21, JAK1, and STAT6 and protein levels of p-JAK1 and p-STAT6 (P<0.01), and down-regulation in mRNA and protein levels of SOCS1 and protein levels of Occludin and Claudin-1 (P<0.01). The treatment with HBY reduced the DAI (P<0.01), alleviated colon shortening and histopathological damage in the colon tissue, decreased the RHI (P<0.01), lowered the serum levels of IL-6, IL-1β, IL-18, and TNF-α (P<0.01), down-regulated the mRNA levels of miR-21, JAK1, and STAT6 (P<0.05, P<0.01), up-regulated the mRNA level of SOCS1 (P<0.05), up-regulated the protein levels of SOCS1, Occludin, and Claudin-1 (P<0.05, P<0.01), and down-regulated the protein levels of p-JAK1 and p-STAT6 (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionHBY may modulate the miR-21/SOCS1/JAK1/STAT6 signaling pathway to suppress inflammatory responses and restore the intestinal mucosal barrier in UC rats.
7.Exploration of the "Four in One" Training Model for Laboratory Medicine Talents in China at the Current Stage
Jian ZHOU ; Xuemei REN ; Fahong JING ; Yao WANG ; Ling QIN ; Ruiping WU ; Zhuo LI
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(1):196-198,220
At present,the laboratory medicine industry in China has developed rapidly,with various new technologies and methods emerge one after another. However,the current training process of laboratory medicine technology professionals still follows a training model that emphasizes theyory over practice,and the quality of training personnel is far from the requirments of the current development of the laboratory medicine industry in China. In order to effectively alleviate the current situation of the shortage of practical high-quality laboratory medicine talents,it is urgent to reform the teaching of laboratory medicine. The author of this paper puts forward the "Four-in-one" personnel training mode which is suitable for the development of laboratory medicine in China. It is proposed to explore a new teaching mode on the basis of the existing one,giving full play to the students' initiative and innovation,and providing new ideas for training high-quality laboratory medicine professionals.
8.The compiling of auditory comprehension assessment scale of double conditional phrases for adults and the research of reliability and validity
Jing ZUO ; Yongli WANG ; Ruiping HU ; Shunjuan FAN ; Qin WAN ; Qiaoyun LIU ; Yuan DAI
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2025;33(6):525-529
Objective To compile a comprehension assessment scale of double-conditional phrases for adults and to test its reliability and validity.Methods With reference to the compilation process of local and international word lists,a comprehension assessment scale of double-conditional phrases for adults was developed.The scale was used to assess 40 aphasia patients and 20 ordinary adults as subjects from four hospitals in Shanghai.The internal consistency reliability,split-half reliability,retest reliability and calibration validity of the scale were evaluated and analyzed[the western aphasia battery(WAB)as a calibrated measurcment instrument].Results The scale consists of 30 questions,including five types of phrases:coordinate phrases,verb-object phrases,subject-predicate phrases,endocentric phrases and interface-object phrases.Compared with the ordinary adult group,the total score of the scale and the scores of each dimension in the aphasia group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.001).The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the total score was 0.894,the half coefficient was 0.924,and the correlation coefficient for the retest reliability of the total score was 0.923,with retest reliability for each type of word group ranging from 0.731 to 0.903.With the exception of the repetition scores,correlation coefficients be-tween the scale and all other scores of WAB were all>0.6(P<0.01).Conclusion The self-developed"Adult Double Conditional Phrases Auditory Comprehension Assessment Scale"demonstrates good reliability and validity.It serves as a scientific and reliable tool for evaluating the auditory comprehension ability of adult patients.
9.Exploration of the "Four in One" Training Model for Laboratory Medicine Talents in China at the Current Stage
Jian ZHOU ; Xuemei REN ; Fahong JING ; Yao WANG ; Ling QIN ; Ruiping WU ; Zhuo LI
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(1):196-198,220
At present,the laboratory medicine industry in China has developed rapidly,with various new technologies and methods emerge one after another. However,the current training process of laboratory medicine technology professionals still follows a training model that emphasizes theyory over practice,and the quality of training personnel is far from the requirments of the current development of the laboratory medicine industry in China. In order to effectively alleviate the current situation of the shortage of practical high-quality laboratory medicine talents,it is urgent to reform the teaching of laboratory medicine. The author of this paper puts forward the "Four-in-one" personnel training mode which is suitable for the development of laboratory medicine in China. It is proposed to explore a new teaching mode on the basis of the existing one,giving full play to the students' initiative and innovation,and providing new ideas for training high-quality laboratory medicine professionals.
10.Ecological adaptations of body weight and blood biochemical parameters in wild Macaca mulatta brevicaudus
Baozhen LIU ; Jun WANG ; Ruiping SUN ; Chengfeng WU ; Xinyuan ZHAO ; Jianguo ZHAO ; Jingli YUAN
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(8):67-77
Objective To determine the body weights and blood physiological and biochemical indicators in the Macaca mulatta brevicaudus(M.m.brevicaudus),to provide a reference for the breeding of experimental animals.Methods A total of 180 wild M.m.brevicaudus(female and male)from the South Bay Macaque Reserve in Lingshui were selected as the research subjects.Body weights were measured using electronic scales and blood samples were collected.Routine blood indicators(red blood cell count,hemoglobin,white blood cell count,and platelet count)were detected using an automated blood cell analyzer,and biochemical indicators(alanine aminotransferase,aspartate aminotransferase,glucose,blood urea nitrogen)were measured using an automated biochemical analyzer.Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 software for descriptive statistics,and differences in body weights and blood indicators between sexes and age groups were compared using t-tests.Results Adult male wild M.m.brevicaudus were significantly heavier than females(P<0.05);however,there were no significant differences in complete blood cell counts between female and male macaques(P>0.05).In terms of blood biochemical indicators,lactate dehydrogenase and total bilirubin levels differed significantly between female and male M.m.brevicaudus(P<0.05),but there were no significant differences in any other biochemical indicators.Conclusions This study established baseline data on the body weights and blood physiological and biochemical indicators of wild M.m.brevicaudus,providing a reference for their future breeding as experimental animals.


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