1.Prediction and verification of the mechanism of Chaiqi yigan granules improving hepatocellular carcinoma
Guiping MA ; Yuanjie ZHANG ; Yichi ZHOU ; Jinzhen LYU ; Conghui WANG ; Fenping LU ; Bowen LIU ; Yun RAN ; Shiping HU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(5):620-625
OBJECTIVE To predict and validate the mechanisms of Chaiqi yigan granules (CQYG) improving hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS The signaling pathways of CQYG intervention in HCC were predicted using network pharmacology. A mice model of transplanted hepatocellular carcinoma was established by injecting H22 hepatoma cells into the axilla. Successfully modeled mice were randomly divided into model group (normal saline), sorafenib group (positive control, 50 mg/kg), and CQYG low-, medium- and high-dose groups (24.83, 49.66, 99.32 g/kg), with 10 mice in each group. Mice in each group were administered the corresponding drug solution or normal saline intragastrically, once a day, for 14 consecutive days. After last administration, pathological morphological changes in the tumor tissues of mice were observed in each group. Immunohistochemical staining was performed to detect the expression of the nuclear proliferation antigen Ki-67 in tumor tissues of mice. Western blot assay was used to measure the expression of proteins related to epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) [N-cadherin, E-cadherin, Vimentin, matrix metalloproteinase 7 (MMP7)] and the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway [p38 MAPK, phosphorylated p38 MAPK, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), phosphorylated JNK, extracellular regulated protein kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2), phosphorylated ERK1/2] in tumor tissue of mice. RESULTS Network pharmacology analysis revealed that metabolic pathways, pathways in cancer, and the MAPK signaling pathway were key signaling pathways through which CQYG exert their anti-hepatocellular carcinoma effects. In animal experiments, the tumor tissues of mice in the model group exhibited dense tumor cells and vigorous growth. Compared with model group, CQYG high-dose group showed a decreased density of tumor cells in the tumor tissues of mice. Moreover, the expression levels of Ki-67, N-cadherin, MMP7 and Vimentin proteins, along with the phosphorylation levels of ERK1/2 and JNK proteins, were all significantly reduced ( P <0.05). The expression level of E-cadherin protein was significantly increased ( P <0.05), the phosphorylation level of p38 MAPK protein was increased, the difference was not statistically significant ( P >0.05). CONCLUSIONS CQYG can inhibit EMT by regulating the MAPK signaling pathway, thereby suppressing tumor cell invasion and metastasis and ultimately exerting a therapeutic effect in improving HCC.
2.Etiological characteristics of influenza-like illness cases in Anji County of Zhejiang Province from December 2023 to November 2024
Huimin YAO ; Shiping GU ; Xin JIN ; Yulong YANG ; Yiwen WANG ; Xuwei KAN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(2):122-126
ObjectiveTo analyze the infection status of main respiratory pathogens in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases in Anji County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, and to provide a reference for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory infections. MethodsThroat swab samples were collected from 520 ILI cases in an influenza sentinel surveillance hospital in Anji County of Zhejiang Province from December 2023 to November 2024. Multiplex real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (mRT-PCR) was used to detect 18 pathogens and their subtypes, including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza A virus (Flu A), influenza A (H1N1) virus, influenza A (H3N2) virus, influenza B virus (Flu B), influenza B virus Victoria lineage (BV), influenza B virus Yamagata lineage (BY), coronavirus (CoV), human parainfluenza virus (HPIV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (HMPV), adenovirus (ADV), human bocavirus (HBoV), enterovirus (EV), rhinovirus (RV), Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP), Chlamydia pneumoniae (CP), and Streptococcus pneumoniae (SP). ResultsThe overall positivity rate of pathogens in 520 samples was 33.65%, among which the detection rates of Flu (9.14%), ADV (7.50%), SARS-CoV-2 (6.15%), and EV (3.65%) were relatively high. There were statistically significant differences in the overall positivity rate of pathogens by age and season (all P<0.05). The highest overall positivity rate was observed in the 5‒14 years old group (42.77%), and the overall positivity rate in winter (53.08%) was significantly higher than that in other seasons. ConclusionFrom 2023 to 2024, the main respiratory pathogens detected in ILI cases in Anji County were Flu, ADV, SARS-CoV-2, and EV. The epidemic characteristics showed age and seasonal specificity, so it is necessary to strengthen prevention and control for high-risk populations and epidemic seasons in a targeted manner.
3.Mechanism of Yigan huayu formula in alleviating liver fibrosis based on proteomics
Conghui WANG ; Guiping MA ; Longzhu WANG ; Fenping LU ; Yanfang LI ; Qiuhan GE ; Shiping HU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(9):1155-1160
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects and mechanism of Yigan huayu formula in alleviating liver fibrosis in mice. METHODS Mice were randomly divided into blank group (normal saline), model group (normal saline), Yigan huayu formula low- and high-dose groups (28.98, 57.96 g/kg, calculated by crude drug), with 8 mice in each group. Except for the blank group, the liver fibrosis model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of 15%CCl 4 -olive oil solution. From the third week, the mice received the medicine/normal saline intragastrically, once a day, for 4 consecutive weeks. After the last medication, liver indexes were calculated, the activities of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in serum, as well as the hydroxyproline (HYP) content in liver tissue, were measured. Liver histopathology was evaluated. Differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) in liver tissue were analyzed based on proteomics, followed by bioinfo rmatics analysis. The expressions of core DEPs were validated using Western blot (WB) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) methods. RESULTS Compared with the blank group, the model group showed significantly elevated liver indexes, serum activities of ALT and AST, and hepatic HYP content ( P <0.05), along with obvious pathological damage and collagen deposition. Compared with the model group, the above indexes of mice in the Yigan huayu formula high-dose group were decreased significantly ( P <0.05), with marked improvement in liver pathological damage and collagen deposition. Proteomics identified 210 DEPs between the model group and Yigan huayu formula high-dose group. DEPs were significantly enriched in extracellular matrix (ECM)-receptor interaction and lipid metabolism pathways. WB and IHC confirmed that Yigan huayu formula could significantly inhibit the abnormally elevated expressions of collagen type Ⅳ alpha1 chain (COL4A1), secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC), vitronectin (VTN) and laminin subunit alpha5 (LAMA5) in liver tissue of mice ( P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS Yigan huayu formula may exert anti-hepatic fibrosis effects by inhibiting the expressions of proteins such as COL4A1, LAMA5, SPARC, and VTN, thereby blocking the ECM-receptor interaction signaling pathway, and subsequently suppressing excessive ECM deposition and basement membrane remodeling.
4.Genetic characterization of neuraminidase of influenza A (H3N2) viruses in Tangshan, 2010-2024
Qiuyue YANG ; Shiping SUN ; Bingchao TIAN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(3):39-43
Objective To investigate the cluster spectrum and functional-associated mutation characteristics of the neuraminidase (NA) gene of A (H3N2) viruses in Tangshan, Hebei Province from 2010 to 2024. Methods A total of 30 influenza A (H3N2) virus strains in Tangshan from 2010 to 2024 were selected, which was based on the seasonal distribution of influenza sample collection. Phylogenetic tree of NA gene was constructed, and BioEdit was used for alignments of amino acid sequences to identify variations on functional-associated sites. Homologous models for B.4.3 subgroup and A/Darwin/9/2021 were constructed to analyze the conformational variation at mutation sites. Results From 2010-2024, influenza A (H3N2) virus strains in Tangshan, Hebei were divided into eight branches: A, A.2, A.2.1, A.2.2, B, B.1.1, B.4, and B.4.3. The strains in subgroups B, B.4 and B.4.3 appeared from 2023 to 2024. The NA protein antigen epitopes, resistance sites, and potential glycosylation sites all had amino acid mutations. The homologous model analysis of NA functional-associated regions of B.4.3 subgroup and A/Darwin/9/2021 revealed spatial conformation changes in amino acid 83, 150 and 331, which could influence the functional performance of associated sites. Conclusion The NA gene of influenza A (H3N2) viruses in Tangshan continues to mutate at functional sites. Mutational analysis and structural modeling indicate potential antigenic drift and drug-resistant mutations. In the future, attention should be paid to the variation trend of epidemic strains under branch B.4.3.
5.Research on the mechanism of Chaiqi yigan granules against liver cancer via the ferroptosis pathway
Bowen LIU ; Guiping MA ; Feng LI ; Xiaobin LI ; Fenping LU ; Xu PANG ; Shiping HU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(10):1272-1276
OBJECTIVE To explore the mechanism of Chaiqi yigan granules (CQYG) against liver cancer through the ferroptosis pathway. METHODS Network pharmacology combined with ferroptosis-related database was used to screen key targets and main effective components of CQYG against liver cancer via regulating ferroptosis; molecular docking technology was employed to analyze the binding ability of main active components to key targets. Human liver Huh-7 cells were divided into blank serum control (CON) group, CQYG drug-containing serum (CQYGKL) group, ferroptosis inducer (RSL3) group, mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) inhibitor (RMC-5552) group, mTORC1 agonist (CCT007093) group, and CCT007093+CQYGKL group. The levels of Fe 2+ , malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione (GSH) in the cells were detected in the former three groups; mRNA expressions of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 (SREBP1), and stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1), protein expressions of SREBP1 and SCD1 as well as phosphorylation levels of mTOR and ribosomal S6 kinase (S6K) proteins were detected in all groups. RESULTS Key targets of CQYG for anti-liver cancer through the ferroptosis pathway were mTOR, SREBP1, SCD1,etc. The main active components included quercetin, tanshinone Ⅱ A , baicalein, etc. The binding energies of main active components to key targets were all less than -5 kJ/mol. Compared with CON group, the levels of Fe 2+ and MDA in the cells in CQYGKL group and RSL3 group were significantly increased, while the levels of GSH were significantly decreased ( P <0.05). mRNA expressions of mTOR, SREBP1 and SCD1, protein expressions of SREBP1 and SCD1, as well as the phosphorylation levels of mTOR and S6K proteins were significantly decreased in the CQYGKL group, RSL3 group, and RMC-5552 group, whereas all the above indicators were significantly increased in the CCT007093 group ( P <0.05). Compared with CCT007093 group, the changes in all the above indicators were significantly suppressed in the CCT007093+CQYGKL group ( P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS CQYG may induce ferroptosis by inhibiting mTORC1/SREBP1/SCD1 axis, thereby exerting anti-liver cancer effects.
6.Identification of 160 cases of difficult ABO blood group typing with forward typing as O group
Lina WU ; Lei MA ; Shuangyu LI ; Shiping AN ; Jinhui XIE
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(7):917-921
Objective: To accurately determine ABO blood groups through serological and molecular biological tests in patients whose forward typing was group O but who showed weak antibodies on one side of reverse typing, thereby ensuring precise transfusion. Methods: A total of 160 cases from 2023 to 2025 at Tianjin Blood Center, initially screened as O type with weak antibodies or missing antibodies on one side of reverse typing, were collected. Serological tests absorption-elution tests, and molecular biological tests were performed to accurately identify their ABO blood groups and ensure transfusion safety. Results: Among the 160 patients with forward typing as O type and weak antibodies on one side of reverse typing, 92 were identified as O type, 46 as ABO subtypes already named and recorded by ISBT (mainly including 18 cases of Ael02, 8 cases of AW37, and 9 cases of Bel03), 12 suspected as new alleles not yet recorded by ISBT (among which 5 were suspected to carry novel alleles that have not been recorded or reported in the literature), and 10 were suspected as weakened A/B antigens. Conclusion: In clinical transfusion, attention should be paid to cases with ABO forward-reverse discrepancy, where forward typing is O type and reverse typing shows weak antibodies on one side. These cases may involve ABO subtypes, and further testin is necessary to accurately determine the ABO blood group, achieve precise transfusion, and avoid blood wastage.
7.A Cross-Sectional Study on the Distribution of Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitutions and Factors Associated with Hyperuricemia
Zhongyi ZHANG ; Fangli LI ; Shiping HU ; Shujie AN ; Xihuan ZHU ; Jiahui ZHANG ; Luyao JIN ; Yuhan ZONG ; Mengru ZHOU ; Ji WANG ; Huaiyu WANG ; Qi WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(20):2210-2218
ObjectiveTo analyze the distribution characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution and factors associated with hyperuricemia (HUA) in the HUA population, providing a reference for persona-lized prevention and management of HUA. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among individuals who had completed both serum uric acid (SUA) testing and TCM constitution identification during health examinations. According to SUA levels, participants were divided into a hyperuricemia group and a normal SUA group; according to the constitution identification results, participants were classified into balanced constitution, single biased constitution, and mixed constitution. The distribution characteristics of TCM constitution were compared between the two groups; participants in the hyperuricemia group were stratified by sex and age (≥18 years and <40 years, ≥40 years), and the distribution characteristics of TCM constitution were compared across different sex and age groups. Logistic regression was used to analyze factors associated with HUA, with further stratified analyses by sex and age. ResultsA total of 10 920 participants were included, comprising 4170 cases (38.19%) in the hyperuricemia group and 6750 cases (61.81%) in the normal serum uric acid group. According to TCM constitution, there were 420 cases (3.85%) with balanced constitution, 6108 cases (55.93%) with single biased constitution, and 4392 cases (40.22%) with mixed constitution. In the hyperuricemia group, there were 80 cases (19.05%) with balanced constitution; 2275 cases (37.25%) with single biased constitution, among which damp-heat constitution (1205 cases, 52.97%), phlegm-dampness constitution (500 cases, 21.98%), and qi-stagnation constitution (181 cases, 7.96%) accounted for relatively high proportions; and 1815 cases (41.33%) with mixed constitution, among which mixed constitution involving phlegm-dampness (51.35%, 932 cases), mixed constitution involving blood stasis (47.00%, 853 cases), and mixed constitution involving damp-heat (41.21%, 748 cases) accounted for relatively high proportions. Logistic regression showed that qi-stagnation constitution (OR=1.68), mixed constitution involving qi-stagnation (OR=1.53), mixed constitution involving phlegm-dampness (OR=1.55), and mixed constitution involving blood stasis (OR=1.50) were independently associated with HUA (P<0.05). Sex-stratified analysis showed that mixed constitution involving phlegm-dampness was positively associated with HUA risk in females; age-stratified analysis showed that, among individuals aged ≥18 and <40 years, qi-stagnation constitution, mixed constitution involving qi stagnation, and mixed constitution involving phlegm-dampness were positively associated with HUA risk (all P<0.05). ConclusionThe prevalence of HUA differs markedly by sex and age. Mixed constitution accounts for a higher proportion of HUA patients. Qi-stagnation constitution, mixed constitution involving qi stagnation, mixed constitution involving phlegm-dampness, and mixed constitution involving blood stasis are associated with HUA. Notably, the specific association of mixed constitution involving phlegm-dampness in females and qi-stagnation constitution in young adults is particularly prominent.
8.Efficacy of modified transvaginal rectal repair for patients with rectocele
Chenyuan LIU ; Yahong XUE ; Xiaofeng WANG ; Yan DING ; Hao MA ; Shiping HUANG ; Xingbao WANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(2):114-118
Objective To analyze the efficacy of modified transvaginal rectal repair(MTVRR)in patients with moderate to severe rectocele(RC).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 21 female patients with RC who underwent MTVRR.The Constipation Scoring System(CSS)scale was used to assess patients'constipation symptoms before surgery and at 3,6,12 and 24 months after surgery,and the efficiency of symptom improvement was recorded.The occurrence of postoperative complications in RC patients was observed.Results All 21 patients successfully un-derwent the surgery,with surgical duration ranging from 25 to 135 minutes,with average of(83.14±30.39)minutes,and hospital stay ranging from 10 to 21 days,with average of(14.10±2.34)days.Postoperatively,one patient was lost during follow-up among 21 patients.The CSS scores of the remai-ning 20 patients were lower than those before surgery,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).The overall effective rates of constipation symptom improvement at 3,6 and 12 months postop-eratively were 100.00%,90.00%and 80.00%,respectively.Among 20 patients,15 patients com-pleted 24-month follow-up after surgery,and the CSS score after surgery was lower than that before sur-gery,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The CSS scores of the remaining 15 pa-tients were lower than those before surgery,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).The overall effective rate of constipation symptom improvement at 24 months postoperatively was 80.00%among 15 patients.During postoperative follow-up,it revealed that no complications occurred in any patient.Conclusion MTVRR can improve constipation symptoms in patients with RC,demonstra-ting good therapeutic efficacy.
9.Investigation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and subthreshold states among children in Chongqing
Xiuying YANG ; Zhanming SHI ; Yi LI ; Jiasheng LIU ; Dengguo CHENG ; Tingting HE ; Wei ZHAO ; Gang YUAN ; Ludan ZHANG ; Chunni HUANG ; Junhao LUAN ; Xiaoyue JIA ; Tiantian CHEN ; Mei WANG ; Shiping ZHENG ; Chunying WU ; Yuanming REN ; Mengfei LI
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(6):561-567
BackgroundAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by age-inappropriate inattention, excessive activities incongruous with setting, and emotional impulsivity. Subthreshold ADHD (sADHD) is clinically defined as the presence of ADHD symptoms that do not meet the full diagnostic criteria for ADHD. Children with sADHD exhibit deficits in executive function, demonstrate more conduct, learning, and anxiety-related problems compared to typically developing children, and show even poorer working memory performance than children diagnosed with ADHD. Currently, there is limited epidemiological research on sADHD in China, with few studies simultaneously investigating the prevalence of both ADHD and sADHD in children. ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence of ADHD and sADHD among children aged 6–13 years in Chongqing, analyzing their distribution characteristics within this population, with the aim of providing references for developing preventive measures against both ADHD and sADHD. MethodsFrom October to November 2023, a total of 3 398 students in grades 1–6 from six primary schools in Jiangbei District, Chongqing were selected using a stratified cluster random sampling method. The occurrence of ADHD and sADHD was evaluated by using the short version (18-item version) of the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham IV rating scales (SNAP-IV) and the Chinese vision of Schedule for Affective Disorder and Schizophrenia for School-aged Children-Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL). ResultsThe ADHD detection rate among children in Chongqing was 1.90% (95% CI: 0.014–0.024). Boys showed a significantly higher ADHD detection rate than girls (χ2=7.733, P=0.005). No statistically significant differences were found in ADHD detection rates across different grades or age groups (χ2=7.347, 12.362, P>0.05). The sADHD detection rate was 6.32% (95% CI: 0.054–0.072). Similarly, boys exhibited significantly higher sADHD detection rates than girls (χ2=21.005, P<0.01). Significant differences emerged across different grades (χ2=20.559, P=0.001), while no statistically significant difference was observed in age groups (χ2=12.070, P=0.060). ConclusionThe ADHD detection rates were comparable across all grade levels and age groups from 6–13 years old. Second-grade children demonstrated notably higher sADHD rates compared to other grades, while boys demonstrated higher prevalence rates than girls for both ADHD and sADHD. [Funded by Science and Health Joint Medical Research Project in Jiangbei District, Chongqing City in the Second Half of 2023 (number, 2023JBKWLH022)]
10.Nursing care of 9 patients with lung transplantation undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation combined with continuous renal replacement therapy during perioperative period
Haixiang WANG ; Xuefen ZHU ; Shiping FENG ; Xiuqun QIAN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(12):1499-1503
To summarize the nursing management experience of 9 patients with lung transplantation undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)combined with continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT)during perioperative period.The key points of nursing include forming a professional team to ensure the whole process management;comprehensive evaluation and pretreatment of adverse events during the operation to maintain the safe operation of the equipment;refined volume management based on the surgical process ensures intraoperative hemodynamic stability;optimization of intraoperative anticoagulation management to reduce the incidence of complications;multi-device safe transport management ensures the continuity of postoperative treatment.Through comprehensive and targeted nursing intervention,9 patients were successfully treated with ECMO combined with CRRT during the operation.The patients were transferred out of ICU 3~12 days after the operation,and were followed up for 3 months.The patient's condition is good.


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