1.Experimental study on the method of establishing a pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model
Heng ZHAO ; Jinteng FENG ; Shan GAO ; Rui ZHAO ; Hongyi WANG ; Ye SUN ; Yixing LI ; Haotian BAI ; Runyi TAO ; Bin HE ; Zhiyu WANG ; Yanpeng ZHANG ; Borui SUN ; Shuo LI ; Guangjian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(08):1275-1281
Objective To explore the method for establishing a pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model. Methods A total of 4 male Yorkshire pigs weighing (40.0±2.5) kg underwent surgical procedures, including anesthesia, tracheal intubation, donor lung procurement, and recipient lung transplantation. Histological morphology and blood gas analysis of the transplanted lungs were assessed 2 hours after reperfusion to evaluate the histological changes and function of the transplanted lungs. Results The pigs underwent left lung in situ transplantation, effectively simulating conditions relevant to human lung transplantation. Two hours after the transplantation, arterial blood gas analysis showed that arterial partial pressure of oxygen was 155.4-178.6 mm Hg, arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide was 53.1-62.4 mm Hg, and the oxygenation index was 310.8-357.2 mm Hg. Hematoxylin and eosin staining indicated a low degree of pulmonary edema and minimal cellular infiltration. Conclusion The pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model possesses strong operability and stability. Researchers can replicate this model according to the described methods and further conduct basic research and explore clinical translational applications.
2.Efficacy of Tanreqing Gel in Treating Acne and Its Effect on TLR2/MyD88/NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Shuo YANG ; Dongying LI ; Yanan SUN ; Yi WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(20):102-111
ObjectiveTo explore the pharmacological mechanism of Tanreqing gel (TRQG) in the treatment of acne by regulating the Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2)/myeloid differentiation 88 (MyD88)/nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway. MethodsThe minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Tanreqing injection (TRQ) against Cutibacterium acnes was determined through the microdilution broth method, and drug resistance induction experiments were conducted. A mouse model of acne was established through inoculation of C. acnes on the back. The effects of TRQG on skin structure, pustule formation, collagen repair, and inflammatory response were evaluated by dermoscopy, histopathology, two-photon excitation fluorescence microscopy (TPEF), and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified through transcriptome sequencing and then subjected to KEGG pathway enrichment analysis. In the RAW264.7 cell model, the optimal dosage of TRQG was determined through cell viability assays. Subsequently, the expression of key proteins in the TLR2/MyD88/NF-κB pathway and downstream inflammatory factors [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6] was determined by Western blot and real-time PCR. ResultsThe MIC of TRQ against C. acnes was 4 125 mg·L-1. Although TRQ had weaker antibacterial activity than erythromycin (ERY) and fusidic acid (FA), it was less likely to induce bacterial resistance. In vivo experiments showed that TRQG improved the skin structure, promoted collagen repair (P<0.01), inhibited pustule formation (P<0.01), alleviated follicular keratinization and sebaceous gland hyperplasia, and reduced inflammatory responses in the mouse model of acne compared with erythromycin gel (ERYG). Transcriptome analysis suggested that the TLR/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway was a key enriched pathway. Further experimental validation indicated that TRQG inhibited the expression of TLR2, MyD88, TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6), phosphorylated (p)-transforming growth factor-β-activated kinase 1 (TAK1), p-inhibitor of NF-κB subunit α (IκBα), and p-NF-κB in this pathway (P<0.01). Meanwhile, Real-time PCR results confirmed that TRQG reduced the mRNA levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 (P<0.01). ConclusionTRQG exerts its therapeutic effect on acne by inhibiting the activation of the TLR2/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway and reducing the release of downstream inflammatory factors. Furthermore, it is less likely to induce bacterial resistance, indicating a promising application prospect.
3.Efficacy of Tanreqing Gel in Treating Acne and Its Effect on TLR2/MyD88/NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Shuo YANG ; Dongying LI ; Yanan SUN ; Yi WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(20):102-111
ObjectiveTo explore the pharmacological mechanism of Tanreqing gel (TRQG) in the treatment of acne by regulating the Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2)/myeloid differentiation 88 (MyD88)/nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway. MethodsThe minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Tanreqing injection (TRQ) against Cutibacterium acnes was determined through the microdilution broth method, and drug resistance induction experiments were conducted. A mouse model of acne was established through inoculation of C. acnes on the back. The effects of TRQG on skin structure, pustule formation, collagen repair, and inflammatory response were evaluated by dermoscopy, histopathology, two-photon excitation fluorescence microscopy (TPEF), and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified through transcriptome sequencing and then subjected to KEGG pathway enrichment analysis. In the RAW264.7 cell model, the optimal dosage of TRQG was determined through cell viability assays. Subsequently, the expression of key proteins in the TLR2/MyD88/NF-κB pathway and downstream inflammatory factors [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6] was determined by Western blot and real-time PCR. ResultsThe MIC of TRQ against C. acnes was 4 125 mg·L-1. Although TRQ had weaker antibacterial activity than erythromycin (ERY) and fusidic acid (FA), it was less likely to induce bacterial resistance. In vivo experiments showed that TRQG improved the skin structure, promoted collagen repair (P<0.01), inhibited pustule formation (P<0.01), alleviated follicular keratinization and sebaceous gland hyperplasia, and reduced inflammatory responses in the mouse model of acne compared with erythromycin gel (ERYG). Transcriptome analysis suggested that the TLR/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway was a key enriched pathway. Further experimental validation indicated that TRQG inhibited the expression of TLR2, MyD88, TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6), phosphorylated (p)-transforming growth factor-β-activated kinase 1 (TAK1), p-inhibitor of NF-κB subunit α (IκBα), and p-NF-κB in this pathway (P<0.01). Meanwhile, Real-time PCR results confirmed that TRQG reduced the mRNA levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 (P<0.01). ConclusionTRQG exerts its therapeutic effect on acne by inhibiting the activation of the TLR2/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway and reducing the release of downstream inflammatory factors. Furthermore, it is less likely to induce bacterial resistance, indicating a promising application prospect.
4.Varieties and Prescription Characteristics of Chinese Patent Medicines for Stroke in China
Jingdan ZHANG ; Wanping SUN ; Xiaoxia LIN ; Shuo ZHANG ; Xue ZHANG ; Jiahui YAO ; Yiming LIU ; Ming XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):270-274
ObjectiveTo explore the listed varieties and prescription characteristics of Chinese patent medicines for stroke in China, explore the medication rules of Chinese medicine for stroke, and provide guidance for further clinical research and development of Chinese patent medicines. MethodsExcel 2021 and the Ancient and Modern Medical Record Cloud Platform (V2.3.5) were used to systematically mine and analyze the varieties and prescriptions of Chinese patent medicines for stroke in China. ResultsA total of 244 Chinese patent medicines (two for different dosage forms of the same prescription), 1 736 approval documents for Chinese patent medicines, 792 manufacturers, and 83 varieties of protected Chinese patent medicines were finally included in the database. The top three dosage forms were capsules (75), pills (53), and tablets (42). There were 28 Chinese patent medicines for stroke in the National Essential Drug Catalogue (2018), 129 in the National Essential Medical Insurance, Industrial Injury Insurance and Maternity Insurance Drug Catalogue (2023), and 4 in the National Non-prescription Drug Catalogue. Among the 138 prescriptions screened out, Chinese patent medicines mainly treated stroke patients with the syndrome of Qi deficiency and blood stasis. The top three most frequent medicinal herbs were Chuanxiong Rhizoma (63), Pheretima (47), and Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (47). The medicinal herbs used were mainly warm, pungent, with the meridian tropism to the liver meridian. The correlation analysis showed that the herb pair with the highest support was Astragali Radix-Chuanxiong Rhizoma, and that with the highest confidence was Carthami Flos-Chuanxiong Rhizoma. Five herb combinations were identified based on the cluster analysis. ConclusionThe Chinese patent medicines for stroke mainly treat patients with the syndrome of Qi deficiency and blood stasis. The medicinal herbs used in the prescriptions mainly have the functions of activating blood and resolving stasis, extinguishing wind and stopping convulsions. Drug compatibility usually focuses on activating blood and resolving stasis, as well as expelling phlegm and opening orifices. This review of the varieties and prescription characteristics of Chinese patent medicines for stroke helps optimize clinical decision-making, guide drug research and development, promote medical research and scientific progress, and provide more effective support and guarantee for the treatment of stroke patients.
5.Collection, storage and utilization of lung transplant tissue samples
Yixing LI ; Xue SHI ; Hongyi WANG ; Runyi TAO ; Ye SUN ; Ailing SU ; Liyan TONG ; Jinteng FENG ; Yanpeng ZHANG ; Shuo LI ; Yawen WANG ; Guangjian ZHANG
Organ Transplantation 2025;16(1):147-155
After continuous development and improvement, lung transplantation has become the preferred means to treat a variety of benign end-stage lung diseases. However, the field of lung transplantation still faces many challenges, including shortage of donor resources, preservation and maintenance of donor lungs, and postoperative complications. Lung tissue samples removed after lung transplantation are excellent clinical resources for the study of benign end-stage lung disease and perioperative complications of lung transplantation. However, at present, the collection, storage and utilization of tissue samples after lung transplantation are limited to a single study, and unified technical specifications have not been formed. Based on the construction plan of the biobank for lung transplantation in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, this study reviewed the practical experience in the collection, storage and utilization of lung transplant tissue samples in the aspects of ethical review, staffing, collection process, storage method, quality control and efficient utilization, in order to provide references for lung transplant related research.
6.Characterizing tumor nicroenvironment features and identifying potential therapeutic targets in patients with diabetes mellitus and pancreatic cancer based on single-cell transcriptome sequencing
Han PENG ; Yuwei PAN ; Xuesong WANG ; Yixin SUN ; Shuo HUANG ; Houjie LIANG
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(10):1069-1080
Objective To investigate the changes in the tumor microenvironment of pancreatic cancer(PDAC)complicated with diabetes mellitus(DM)in a mouse model of hyperglycemia and orthotopic pancreatic cancer by analyzing transcriptome and single-cell transcriptome data in order to identify potential therapeutic targets.Method By integrating single-cell transcriptome and bulk transcriptome data,bioinformatics analysis was conducted to compare the characteristics of tumor cells and tumor immune microenvironment between PDAC patients with DM(DM group)and those without DM(non-DM group).Twenty male C57BL/6 mice(6 weeks old,weighing 18~20 g)were randomly divided into a hyperglycemic group[STZ group,continuous intraperitoneal injection of 50 mg/kg streptozocin(STZ)(final concentration of 1%)dissolved in citrate buffer],and a control group(Control group,an equivalent volume of citrate buffer without STZ at the same time points),with 10 mice in each group.Tail-tip blood glucose level was measured to monitor glycemic status.After orthotopic inoculation of pancreatic cancer cells in both Control and STZ groups,tumor-infiltrating immune cells were harvested.Flow cytometry was employed to determine the effects of hyperglycemia on:total CD8+T cell and Treg cell populations;CD8+T cell subsets expressing Ki67,TNF-α,granzyme B(GZMB)and IFN-γ;surface expression of PD-1,lymphocyte activation gene-3(LAG-3)and T cell immunoglobulin and mucin domain-3(Tim-3)on CD8+T cells;programmed death-ligand 1(PD-L1)expression on tumor cells;and tumor-associated macrophage surface expression of major histocompatibility complex classⅠ(MHC-Ⅰ)and cluster of differentiation 206(CD206).Results Bioinformatics analysis revealed that,compared to the non-DM group,the genes significantly up-regulated in the DM group were associated with poor prognosis(P<0.001).The proportion of type 2 ductal cells was increased in the DM group,exhibiting higher levels of copy number variation(P<0.001).In the tumor immune microenvironment of the DM group,there was an increase in the proportion of Treg cells(P<0.05)and an elevated exhaustion score for CD8+T cells(P<0.001),accompanied by down-regulated expression of effector molecules,up-regulated expression of inhibitory checkpoints,and a significant increase in the M2 score of M2-like macrophages(P<0.001).Animal experiments and flow cytometry found that,compared to the Control group,the STZ group had a shorter survival time(P<0.001),with decreased proportions of total CD8+T cells(P<0.01)and CD8+T cells expressing Ki67,TNF-α,GZMB and IFN-γ(P<0.01),increased proportion of Treg cells(P<0.001),up-regulated expression of PD-1,LAG-3 and Tim-3 on the surface of CD8+T cells(P<0.001),and up-regulation of PD-L1 on tumor cell surface(P<0.001)and enhanced expression of CD206 on the surface of tumor-associated macrophages,while down-regulated expression of MHC-Ⅰ(P<0.001).Conclusion High glucose promotes the formation of an immunosuppressive microenvironment in PDAC,and targeting type 2 ductal cells and immunosuppressive cells in the tumor microenvironment,combined with dual immune checkpoint antibody therapy,may improve patient prognosis.
7.Study on the correlation between CXCR1 expression and neutrophil infiltration in chronic rhinosinusitis
Qing HAO ; Zhaonan XU ; Shuang TENG ; Bingrui YAN ; Shuo LIU ; Yanan SUN
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2025;32(8):492-495,524
OBJECTIVE To investigate the differential expression of CXC chemokine receptor 1(CXCR1)in chronic rhinosinusitis(CRS)and its correlation with neutrophil infiltration.METHODS A total of 60 CRS patients with nasal polyps(CRSwNP group),30 CRS patients without nasal polyps(CRSsNP group),and 30 patients with deviated nasal septum(control group)were enrolled in this study.ELISA,immunohistochemistry,and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction were employed to measure CXCR1 expression levels.Correlation analysis was conducted to evaluate the relationship between CXCR1 expression,neutrophil infiltration,and clinical symptom scores.RESULTS CXCR1 was highly expressed in both tissues and serum of CRSwNP patients.Serum CXCR1 levels showed positive correlations with peripheral blood neutrophil counts(r=0.363,P=0.004 4),neutrophil percentage(r=0.323,P=0.011 7),visual analog scale(VAS)score(r=0.328,P=0.010 5),Lund-Kennedy endoscopic score(r=0.331,P=0.009 9),and Lund-Mackay CT score(r=0.262,P=0.045 0).Tissue CXCR1 levels were positively correlated with tissue neutrophil counts(r=0.506,P=0.011 6)and percentage(r=0.564,P=0.004 1).CONCLUSION CXCR1 is highly expressed in CRSwNP patients,and its expression level is positively correlated with the degree of neutrophil infiltration and clinical symptom scores.Higher CXCR1 levels are associated with increased neutrophil migration in both serum and tissues,as well as more severe clinical symptoms.
8.Exploring the immuno-inflammatory regulatory effects of the Qing Gan San Jie Xiao Ying Formula(QGSJXYF)on Hashimoto's thyroiditis based on thyroid cell-derived exosomes
Si-miao YAO ; Shuo QI ; Xiao-ning SUN ; Xin-ai LI ; Hui-long LI ; Zhi-guo DING
Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General Surgery 2025;28(4):253-258
Objective:To investigate the immuno-inflammatory regulatory effects of the Qing Gan San Jie Xiao Ying Formula(QGSJXYF)on Hashimoto's thyroiditis(HT)by modulating thyroid cell-derived exosomes to provide experi-mental evidence for its immunomodulatory mechanisms.Methods:Nthy-ori-3-1 thyroid cells were treated with QGSJXYF-medicated serum,with untreated cells serving as controls.Exosomes from both groups were extracted and analyzed using nanoparticle tracking analysis(NTA),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and Western blot to assess concentration,size distribution,morphology,and the expression of characteristic exosomal markers.An inflammatory model of human T lymphocytes(H9)was established and co-incubated with normal exosomes(EXO-C group)or QGSJXYF-treated exosomes(EXO-T group).The levels of inflammatory cytokines in H9 cells were measured using Western blot(WB)and ELISA.Results:Exosome characterization showed that the particle concentration of Nthy-ori-3-1 cell-derived exosomes in both the control and QGSJXYF groups ranged from 1×109 to 1×1011/mL,with particle diameters between 80~300 nm.The exosomes exhibited a typical spherical or cup-shaped morphology with positive expression of TSG101,CD63,and HSP70.Compared with the inflammation model group and the EXO-C group,the EXO-T group significantly reduced the intracellular expression of IL-17A protein in H9 cells(P<0.05)and suppressed IL-17 and IL-6 levels in the cell supernatant(P<0.01).Conclusion:QGSJXYF may exert its anti-inflammatory and thyroid-protective effects by modulating the functional state of thyroid cell-derived exosomes,regulating the inflamma-tory microenvironment,and inhibiting the expression of inflammatory cytokines associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
9.Current status of management of three quality control indexes for management of hospital-associated infection in medical institutions above secondary level nationwide
Shanshan LIU ; Jie ZHANG ; Li'ang WANG ; Jialu SUN ; Shuo ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(19):2970-2974
OBJECTIVE T o investigate the data and usage,effectiveness and existing issues of three medical quality control indicators for hospital-associated infection management(2015 Edition),including hospital-associated infec-tion incidence rate,hospital-associated infection prevalence rate and hospital-associated infection underreporting rate.METHODS Data from hospitals that participated in reporting for three consecutive years(2018-2020)prior to the survey were selected for analysis through the annual professional quality control work conducted by the Na-tional Nosocomial Infection Management and Quality Control Center.An online questionnaire-based sampling sur-vey was conducted to evaluate the usage of the aforementioned three hospital-associated infection quality control in-dicators.RESULTS The usage rates of the three indicators were above 80%in hospitals of different levels and types.For the two indicators of hospital-associated infection incidence rate and hospital-associated infection under-reporting rate,the usage rates were higher in tertiary hospitals than in secondary hospitals,and higher in general hospitals than in specialized hospitals(P<0.05).For the hospital-associated infection prevalence rate indicator,the usage rate was 96.01%in tertiary hospitals,higher than that in secondary hospitals(90.73%),with a statisti-cally significant difference(P<0.05).The usage rate of such indicator was also higher in general hospitals(92.22%)than in specialized hospitals(89.50%)(P=0.102).Regarding self-evaluatio n of the implementation ef-fectiveness of the hospital-associated infection incidence rate,statistically significant differences were found among hospitals of different levels and types(P<0.001).For self-assessment of the implementation effectiveness of the hospital-associated infection prevalence rate and hospital-associated infection underreporting rate,statistically sig-nificant differences were found among hospitals of different levels(P<0.001).CONCLUSIONS The three indica-tors,hospital-associated infection incidence rate,hospital-associated infection prevalence rate and hospital-associ-ated infection underreporting rate,have been stable overall in the past three years.There are certain differences in their usage and evaluation.Reasonable revisions should be made based on actual situations to better guide clini-cal infection control work.
10.Fibroblast activation protein targeting radiopharmaceuticals: From drug design to clinical translation.
Yuxuan WU ; Xingkai WANG ; Xiaona SUN ; Xin GAO ; Siqi ZHANG ; Jieting SHEN ; Hao TIAN ; Xueyao CHEN ; Hongyi HUANG ; Shuo JIANG ; Boyang ZHANG ; Yingzi ZHANG ; Minzi LU ; Hailong ZHANG ; Zhicheng SUN ; Ruping LIU ; Hong ZHANG ; Ming-Rong ZHANG ; Kuan HU ; Rui WANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(9):4511-4542
The activation proteins released by fibroblasts in the tumor microenvironment regulate tumor growth, migration, and treatment response, thereby influencing tumor progression and therapeutic outcomes. Owing to the proliferation and metastasis of tumors, fibroblast activation protein (FAP) is typically highly expressed in the tumor stroma, whereas it is nearly absent in adult normal tissues and benign lesions, making it an attractive target for precision medicine. Radiolabeled agents targeting FAP have the potential for targeted cancer diagnosis and therapy. This comprehensive review aims to describe the evolution of FAPI-based radiopharmaceuticals and their structural optimization. Within its scope, this review summarizes the advances in the use of radiolabeled small molecule inhibitors for tumor imaging and therapy as well as the modification strategies for FAPIs, combined with insights from structure-activity relationships and clinical studies, providing a valuable perspective for radiopharmaceutical clinical development and application.

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