1.Evaluation of the quality of Jingangteng capsules based on UPLC fingerprinting combined with multi-component content determination
Li SHEN ; Yue SHEN ; Yuying YANG ; Dandan ZHANG ; Yuxi WU ; Xuxiang ZHOU ; Jingyu YANG ; Peng HU ; Lei WANG ; Heming WU ; Dan LIU ; Xiaochuan YE
China Pharmacy 2026;37(10):1290-1294
OBJECTIVE To establish the UPLC fingerprint and the method for multi-component content determination in Jingangteng capsules, and to evaluate its quality by combining chemical pattern recognition analysis. METHODS An UPLC method was established. Separation was performed on a Zorbax SB-C 18 Rapid Resolution HD column, with acetonitrile-0.1% formic acid as the mobile phase for gradient elution.Using the Similarity Evaluation System for Chromatographic Fingerprints of Traditional Chinese Medicines (2012 edition), UPLC fi ngerprints were established for 10 batches of Jingangteng capsules, and similarity was evaluated. SPSS 22.0 and SIMCA 14.1 software were used to perform hierarchial-cluster analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA), respectively. The same UPLC method was employed to determine the contents of chlorogenic acid, 3,5-dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid-3- O -glucoside (M1), caffeic acid, astilbin, oxyresveratrol, quercitrin and resveratrol in the 10 batches of samples. RESULTS A total of 17 common peaks were identified in UPLC fingerprints of the 10 batches of samples, of which 7 were identified as chlorogenic acid, M1, caffeic acid, astilbin, oxyresveratrol, quercitrin, and resveratrol. The similarities of 10 batches of samples ranged from 0.820 to 0.985. The results of hierarchial-cluster analysis showed that 10 batches of samples were grouped into four categories: S1-S4 formed one group, S5 and S6 formed another, S7, S8 and S10 formed a third, and S9 formed a fourth, consistent with the OPLS-DA results; the variable importance projection values for peaks 7, 10, 2, 16 (resveratrol), 13 (oxyresveratrol), 11, 6 (caffeic acid), 5 (M1) and 15 (quercitrin) were >1. Quantitative analysis results showed that the contents of chlorogenic acid, M1, caffeic acid, astilbin, oxyresveratrol, quercitrin, and resveratrol were 1.650 8-4.213 7, 0.636 2-2.161 7, 0.031 0-0.086 5, 0.239 1-1.069 3, 0.211 9-1.104 0, 0.488 8-2.399 2, and 0.164 0-0.699 8 mg/g, respectively. CONCLUSIONS UPLC fingerprint and content determination methods established in this study are simple to operate, accurate, reliable and reproducible; when combined with chemical pattern recognition analysis, they can be used to evaluate the quality of Jingangteng capsules. Nine components, such as resveratrol, oxyresveratrol, caffeic acid, M1 and quercitrin, may serve as markers of quality variation.
2.Effect of elbow-wrist functional orthosis on plantar pressure and balance function in stroke patients with hemiplegia
Cheng WU ; Yunfeng ZHANG ; Weining WANG ; Kewei YU ; Yanzheng ZHANG ; Jiarong SHEN ; Yi WU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(1):30-39
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of elbow-wrist functional orthosis on plantar pressure distribution and balance function in stroke patients with hemiplegia. MethodsFrom June, 2024 to April, 2025, 60 patients with post-stroke hemiplegia were recruited from Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, and Shanghai Hebin Rehabilitation Hospital. They were randomly divided into control group (n = 30) and intervention group (n = 30). The control group received routine neurological rehabilitation, while the intervention group received additional training with an elbow-wrist functional orthosis on the affected side, for eight weeks. Before and after intervention, the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) of the elbow joint, plantar pressure symmetry index (SI), plantar contact area and mean plantar pressure were recorded, and balance and mobility were assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up & Go Test (TUGT) and 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT). ResultsTwo cases dropped out in the control group. After treatment, MAS grades of the elbow joint, forefoot SI, affected side plantar pressure area, BBS scores, TUGT and 10MWT of both groups improved (|Z| > 3.969, |t| > 3.528, P < 0.01), while the hindfoot SI and average pressure of the affected foot improved in the intervention group (∣t∣ > 4.264, P < 0.001). Except for TUGT and 10MWT, the intervention group was superior to the control group (∣Z∣ > 2.030, ∣t∣ > 2.096, P < 0.05). ConclusionThe elbow-wrist functional orthosis can enhance balance function in stroke patients with hemiplegia by reducing upper-limb spasticity, optimizing center-of-gravity distribution, and improving postural control.
3.Mechanism of Qingre antai decoction in improving pregnancy outcomes of threatened abortion rats with blood heat syndrome based on JAK2/STAT3 and PI3K/AKT dual signaling pathways
Liya MA ; Yanduo SHEN ; Jiale ZHANG ; Liujun WU ; Bingheng XIE ; Xingfei WU ; Chen LIU ; Minghao ZHANG ; Xuelin ZHANG ; Dawei ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(9):1127-1133
OBJECTIVE To explore the mechanism by which Qingre antai decoction improves pregnancy outcomes of threatened abortion rats with blood heat syndrome. METHODS The pregnant rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group, dydrogesterone group (0.002 g/kg), and Qingre antai decoction group (44.1 g/kg), with 13 rats in each group. Except for normal group, other groups were given warming-yang Chinese medicine and corresponding drugs intragastrically, once a day, for 12 consecutive days. On the 13th day of pregnancy, a single intragastric administration of mifepristone (5 mg/kg) was performed to establish a model of threatened abortion with blood heat syndrome. On the 14th day of pregnancy, the abortion rate and uterine coefficient were calculated; the pathological morphology of pregnant uterine was observed; the serum levels of 3,5,3′-triiodothyronine (T3), thyroid hormone (T4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), as well as the levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and nitric oxide (NO) in the pregnant uterus were all determined; the expressions of mRNA and protein related to Janus kinase 2 (JAK2)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT) pathways were detected. RESULTS Compared with normal group, the model group exhibited endometrial tissue damage, a reduced number of decidual cells, and a significant presence of blood stasis within the uterus; abortion rate, the serum levels of T3, T4 and TSH, the mRNA expressions of JAK2, STAT3 and suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) as well as protein expressions of p-JAK2, p-STAT3 and SOCS3 in the pregnant uterus were increased significantly ( P <0.05); uterine coefficient, the levels of VEGF and NO in pregnant uterus, mRNA expressions of VEGFR2, PI3K, AKT and endothelial nitric oxide synthase(eNOS), protein expressions of VEGFR2, PI3K and eNOS as well as phosphorylation level of AKT in the pregnant uterus were significantly reduced ( P <0.05). Compared with model group, the endometrial tissue damage and congestion in the Qingre antai decoction group were significantly improved, and the levels of the aforementioned quantitative indicators were significantly reversed ( P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS Qingre antai decoction can improve the pregnancy outcomes in rats with threatened abortion of blood heat syndrome, the mechanism of which may be associated with inhibiting JAK2/STAT3 pathway and activating PI3K/AKT pathway.
4.Detiction and drug resistance to commonly used antibiotics of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis in chronic cervicitis patients
Ren YE ; Bin ZHANG ; Longhui SHEN ; Lian WU ; Xin LIU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(14):2140-2144
OBJECTIVE To explore the prevalence of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis among the patients with chronic cervicitis(CC)and observe their drug resistance to commonly used antibiotics.METHODS A total of 91 patients with CC who were treated in gynecology department of Women and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University from Jan.2022 to Jun.2024 were assigned as the CC group,meanwhile,91 healthy women who received physical examination were chosen as the control group.The genital tract secretions were collected from all of the research subjects for the culture of U.urealyticum and M.hominis and drug suscep-tibility testing.The isolation rates of U.urealyticum,M.hominis and U.urealyticum plus M.hominis were com-pared between the two groups.The isolation rates of U.urealyticum and M.hominis were compared among the different age groups of CC patients.The drug susceptibility testing of U.urealyticu m and M.hominis for doxycyc-line(DOX),josamycin(JOS),ofloxacin(OFL),clarithromycin(CLA),erythromycin(ERY),tetracycline(TET),azithromycin(AZI)and pristinamycin(PTN)were observed.RESULTS Totally 75(82.41%)genital tract secretion samples tested positive for Mycoplasma among the 91 samples,37 detected with U.urealyticum,25 were M.hominis,and 13 were U.urealyticum plus M.hominis.The isolation rates of U.urealyticum,M.hominis and U.urealyticum plus M.hominis of the CC group were 40.66%,24.47%and 14.29%,respective-ly,higher than 8.79%,4.40%and 5.49%of the control group(P<0.05).The total detection rate of U.urealyti-cum,M.hominis and U.urealyticum plus M.hominis was higher among the CC patients aged between 20 and 40 years old than among the CC patients aged more than 40 years old(P<0.05).The U.urealyticum strains from the positive specimens of the CC patients were highly sensitive to CL A and DOS but were resistant to OFL,CIP and PTN;the M.honinis and U.urealyticum plus M.hominis strains were sensitive to JOS and DOX but were resistant to OFL and CIP.CONCLUSIONS The detection rates of U.urealyticum plus M.hominis are higher a-mong the CC patients than among the normal population.The isolated U.urealyticum and M.hominis strains are highly resistant to quinolones and aminoglycosides.It is necessary for the hospital to empirically choose sensitive antibiotics based on the result of drug susceptibility testing.
5.Construction of a mouse model for alveolar type Ⅱ epithelial cell-specific knockout of SENP1 gene based on the Cre-loxP recombinase system
Kun YANG ; Rong ZHANG ; Yue WU ; Xiaoping LEI ; Yunchuan SHEN ; Lan KANG ; Wenbin DONG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(14):2943-2950
BACKGROUND:Previously,a SENP1 gene-silenced human alveolar epithelial cell line was successfully constructed in vitro,and the role of SENP1 in hyperoxic lung injury was investigated at the cellular level.OBJECTIVE:To construct a mouse model of alveolar type II epithelial cell-specific knockout of SENP1 gene based on the Cre-loxP recombinase system.METHODS:SENP1flox/-mice were self-crossed to obtain SENP1flox/flox and SENP1flox/-mice;Sftpc-Cre+/+mice were crossed with wild-type mice to obtain more Sftpc-Cre+/-mice.Sftpc-Cre+/+or offspring Sftpc-Cre+/-mice were crossed with SENP1flox/-or offspring SENP1flox/flox mice to obtain SENP1flox/-Sftpc-Cre+/-double heterozygous mice.SENP1flox/-Sftpc-Cre+/-mice were then crossed with SENP1flox/flox mice to obtain SENP1flox/floxSftpc-Cre+/-mice.The genomic DNA was extracted by tail clipping and amplified by PCR.The amplified product was subjected to agarose gel electrophoresis to determine the mouse genotypes.Lung tissues of SENP1flox/flox and SENP1flox/floxSftpc-Cre+/-mice were subjected to immunofluorescence double-labelling and western blot assay to verify the knockdown effect of SENP1 gene.Heart,liver,lung and kidney tissues of SENP1flox/flox and SENP1flox/floxSftpc-Cre+/-mice were stained with hematoxylin-eosin to observe the histomorphology of each organ in the two groups of mice.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:SENP1flox/floxSftpc-Cre+/-mice were correctly screened by agarose gel electrophoresis.Immunofluorescence double-labeling experiments showed that the mean fluorescence intensity of SENP1 was reduced in lung tissues of SENP1flox/floxSftpc-Cre+/-mice compared with that of SENP1flox/flox mice(P<0.01)and no significant co-localization of SENP1 and Sftpc was observed(P<0.01).Western blot results showed that SENP1 protein expression was reduced in lung tissues of SENP1flox/floxSftpc-Cre+/-mice compared with SENP1flox/flox mice(P<0.001).Hematoxylin-eosin staining showed no significant alterations in the histomorphology of heart,liver,lung and kidney tissues in SENP1flox/flox and SENP1flox/floxSftpc-Cre+/-mice.This study successfully constructed alveolar type II epithelial cell-specific knockout SENP1 gene mice using the Cre-loxP recombinase system,which provides a good tool for the subsequent study of the role of SENP1 gene in lung diseases such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis,in which alveolar type II epithelial cells are the main damage cells.
6.Effects of acupuncture on SATB1/p21 signaling pathway and SASPs in MPTP-induced Parkinson disease model mice
Guona LI ; Chen ZHAO ; Zhaoqin WANG ; Xuegui HUA ; Luyi WU ; Xiyin ZHANG ; Lin SHEN ; Ziyi CHEN ; Wenqing HU ; Yiyi CHEN ; Ling CHENG ; Yu QIAO
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2025;23(1):1-11
Objective:To observe the effects of acupuncture on the motor function of Parkinson disease(PD)model mice and to investigate the neuroprotective effects of acupuncture on PD from the perspective of cellular senescence.Methods:C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into a normal control(NC)group,a 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine(MPTP)group,an acupuncture(ACU)group,and a rasagiline(RAS)group,with 6 mice in each group.Except for the mice in the NC group,all mice were injected intraperitoneally with MPTP[30 mg/(kg·bw)]to establish a PD mouse model.After the models were successfully established,mice in the ACU group received acupuncture at Baihui(GV20)and bilateral Yanglingquan(GB34)for 15 min,once a day for 14 consecutive days.Mice in the RAS group were treated with gavage of rasagiline mesylate[0.5 mg/(kg·bw)],once daily for 14 d.Mouse balance and motor functions were detected using the mouse fatigue rotating rod apparatus.Immunohistochemistry staining was used to detect the number of tyrosine hydroxylase(TH)-positive neurons and the protein expression levels of special AT-rich sequence-binding protein 1(SATB1),p21,and p53 in the substantia nigra(SN)region of the mouse brain in each group.The glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)activity of mouse brain SN tissue was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The protein expression levels of interleukin(IL)-6 and senescence-associated β-galactosidase(SA-β-gal)in the SN tissue of mice in each group were detected by Western blotting.The relative expression of SATB1,p21,and p53 mRNA in the SN of each group was detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction.Results:Compared to the NC group,the overall rod performance(ORP)score,the number of TH-positive neurons,and GSH-Px activity in the SN region were significantly lower in the mice in the MPTP group(P<0.01);compared to the MPTP group,the ORP score,the number of TH-positive neurons,and GSH-Px activity were significantly increased in the ACU group and the RAS group(P<0.01 or P<0.05).Compared to the NC group,the protein levels of IL-6 and SA-β-gal in the SN tissue,the protein and mRNA expression levels of p21 and p53 were significantly increased(P<0.01);compared to the MPTP group,the protein levels of IL-6 and SA-β-gal in the SN tissue,the protein and mRNA expression levels of p21 and p53 were significantly decreased in the ACU group and the RAS group(P<0.01 or P<0.05).Compared to the NC group,the relative expression of SATB1 protein and mRNA in the SN of mice in the MPTP group was significantly decreased(P<0.01);compared to mice in the MPTP group,mice in the ACU group and the RAS group showed significant increases in the relative expression of SATB1 protein and mRNA(P<0.01 or P<0.05).Conclusion:Acupuncture can improve motor function and increase the number of TH-positive neurons in the SN of PD model mice.Its neuroprotective effect may relate to the regulation of the SATB1/p21 signaling pathway and the inhibition of cellular senescence-related biomarker expression in the SN.
7.Interpreting the Key Differences between CHS-DRG 2.0 and 1.1 from a Clinical Management Perspective
Xinbing LÜ ; Chunhua PAN ; Xifeng SHEN ; Baoyan ZHANG ; Xiang LONG ; Xiaokun GENG ; Yingfeng WU
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(4):50-55
Objective:Interpret the key differences between the China Health-care Security Diagnosis Related Groups(CHS-DRG)2.0 and CHS-DRG 1.1,and provide reference for optimizing management strategies in medical institutions.Methods:Text analysis was used to import the CHS-DRG 2.0 and 1.1 grouping scheme dictionary data into the SQL database in a structured table format using SQL Server 2014.The key differences between the two schemes in grouping structure,grouping rules,grouping results,and other aspects were identified.Results:CHS-DRG 2.0 version added 26 groups,deleted 3 groups,and refined 10 groups into 20 groups for 14 clinical specialties at the ADRG level compared to CHS-DRG 1.1.Some group codes,names,and grouping rules were adjusted;Adjusted some grouping conditions and grouping results at the DRG level.Conclusion:CHS-DRG 2.0 version has improved grouping efficiency compared to CHS-DRG 1.1,solved some clinical bottleneck problems,and standardized the role of clinical diagnosis in grouping from the perspective of resource consumption.However,it has not completely solved the grouping problems of multi disease co treatment,multi disease treatment,and combined surgery.The adjustment of DRG weights and rates,the follow-up of related supporting policy reforms,and the negative effects of DRG will still pose challenges for medical institutions.
8.Experimental study on alternative method of local lymph node assay using bromodeoxyuridine with flow cytometry(LLNA:BrdU-FCM)for skin sensitization evaluation of cosmetics
Xiao-jun LYU ; Ju ZHANG ; Sen WU ; Xiao-ling XU ; Meng-ting SHI ; Jin-jing XU ; Wang-ping PAN ; Jia-te SHEN ; Kai-yong HE
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(4):793-799
Aim To establish and evaluate an alternative meth-od for detecting skin sensitization of cosmetics based on local lymph node assay using bromodeoxyuridine(BrdU)with flow cytometry(FCM).Methods(1)25%hexyl cinnamic alde-hyde(HCA)was chosen as a positive control with an acetone:olive oil(4∶1,V/V,AOO)mixture as a vehicle control for the experiment.The dorsal sides of both ears of mice were treated with test solutions on day 1,day 2,and day 3.Brdu solution was injected inter-peritoneally on day 5.On day 6,the bilateral ears and mandibular lymph nodes were excised,and the number of Brdu positive cells was measured by flow cytometry.The stim-ulation index(SI)was calculated to identify whether it was ≥3,in order to establish the method of LLNA:Brdu-FCM.(2)BrdU-FCM test was conducted using a blind method with the fif-teen reference substances listed in OECD TG429 whose skin sensitization potentials were known.The test substances were dissolved in AOO,N,N-dimethylformamide(DMF)or dimeth-yl sulfoxide(DMSO)at three different concentrations.Tests were performed the same as above.SI and EC2.7 were calculat-ed to evaluate whether the test substance was categorized as a skin sensitizer.The reliability and accuracy of the method were validated by comparing the classification of test substances with that in OECD TG429.Results The SI for 25%HCA was 3.9,showing positive in the skin sensitization test.It demonstrated that the LLNA:Brdu-FCM test method was properly implemen-ted.Nine test substances(2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene,4-pheny-lenediamine,cobalt chloride,2-mercaptobenzothiazole,hexyl-cinnamaldehyde,eugenol,phenyl benzoate,cinnamic alcohol,imidazolidinyl urea)were positive,and six test substances(methyl methacrylate,chlorobenzene,isopropanol,lactic acid,methyl salicylate,salicylic acid)were negative.The method was evaluated with sensitivity of 90%,specificity of 100%,positive prediction rate of 100%,negative prediction rate of 83%,false positive rate of 0%,false negative rate of 17%and accuracy of 93%.The LLNA:BrdU-FCM assay could correctly categorize the test substances that were skin sensitizers or non-sensitizers.Conclusion The LLNA:BrdU-FCM assay appears to be a relia-ble predictor of skin sensitization protential of chemicals,and it is expected to an alternative method for identifying skin sensitization as a supplementary in safety evaluation of cosmetic ingredient.
9.Defucosylation of anti-West Nile virus NS1 antibody enhances ADCC
Wanlu ZHU ; Lingli WU ; Nan CHEN ; Beifen SHEN ; Jiannan FENG ; Jun ZHANG ; He XIAO
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2025;45(9):740-745
Objective:To obtain fucose-free anti-West Nile virus nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) antibody and evaluate its antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).Methods:The guanosine diphosphate-fucose transporter SLC35C1 in CHO cells was knocked out using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology to obtain the fucose-free cell line CHO SLC35C1 -/-. CHO SLC35C1 -/- cells were used to produce fucose-free anti-West Nile virus NS1 antibodies. The binding abilities of the antibodies to the target antigen of West Nile virus NS1 protein and the human high-affinity IgG Fc receptor hFcγRⅠ (hCD64) were detected by ELISA and flow cytometry, respectively. The ADCC activity of the antibodies was detected by ADCC reporter gene assay. One-way analysis of variance was used for statistical analysis. Results:CHO SLC35C1 -/- cells expressed green fluorescent protein but not Lens culinaris agglutinin. The anti-West Nile virus NS1 antibodies produced by CHO SLC35C1 -/- cells with a fucose content of 0.22% could bind to West Nile virus NS1 protein in a concentration-dependent manner. Compared with the wild-type antibodies, the fucose-free anti-West Nile virus NS1 antibodies showed a stronger binding ability to hFcγRⅠ(hCD64), as indicated by a significant increase in fluorescence intensity. The ADCC reporter gene assay showed that the fucose-free anti-West Nile virus NS1 antibodies had increased activity as compared with the wild-type antibodies ( P<0.001). Conclusion:The fucose-free anti-West Nile virus NS1 antibodies may be used to protect against West Nile virus infection.
10.Construction and validation of nomogram model for prolonged length of stay in patients with acute cerebral infarction based on total cerebral small vessel disease burden scores
Erli ZHANG ; Lanlan HE ; Danyang LI ; Li SHEN ; Zhonghua WU ; Jun ZHANG ; Yongqiang YE
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(8):9-13
Objective To construct a nomogram model for prolonged length of stay in patients with acute cerebral infarction(ACI)based on total cerebral small vessel disease(CSVD)burden scores,and validate its effectiveness.Methods A total of 462 ACI patients admitted to the Department of Neurology of South Taihu Hospital Affiliated To Huzhou College from January 2021 to December 2023 were selected as the study subjects.According to the ratio of 7:3,patients were divided into training group of 323 cases and validation group of 139 cases.Lasso-Logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors for prolonged length of stay in ACI patients,construct a nomogram model and validate the model using validation data.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve were used to evaluate the predictive performance of the model.Results Based on the training group data,Lasso regression screened four non-zero coefficient indicators,including baseline National Institutes of Health stroke scale(NIHSS)score,age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index(aCCI)score,neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and total CSVD burden score.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that baseline NIHSS score,aCCI score,NLR and total CSVD burden score were independent risk factors for prolonged length of stay in ACI patients(P<0.05).Based on the above four indicators,a nomogram model was constructed.The results showed that the ROC curve area of the model predicted prolonged length of stay between training group and validation group were 0.812(95%CI:0.756-0.868)and 0.820(95%CI:0.730-0.909).Conclusion The nomogram model for prolonged length of stay in ACI patients based on total CSVD burden score has good predictive performance and can be used as a screening tool for evaluating the prolonged length of stay in ACI patients.

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