1.Advances in inflammatory response mechanism and anti-inflammatory treatment with dry eye disease
Pingping WANG ; Fan JIANG ; Simin LI ; Dongxia YAN ; Juan CHENG
International Eye Science 2025;25(3):440-445
In recent years, the incidence of dry eye disease(DED)is increasing, positioning it as one of the most prevalent diseases affecting the ocular surface. Inflammatory response is the pathological basis of DED, involving various inflammatory mediators and inflammatory signaling pathways. Consequently, anti-inflammatory treatment emerges as a fundamental strategy for preventing and managing DED. This review summarizes the classic inflammatory factors involved in the development and progression of DED, including interleukins, tumor necrosis factor, matrix metalloproteinases, chemokines, and cell adhesion molecules. It also discusses the relevant inflammatory signaling pathways: the MAPKs pathway, NF-κB pathway, Wnt pathway and TLR pathway. Additionally, this review addresses the mechanisms of action and alterations in relevant biomarkers associated with current first-line recommended anti-inflammatory therapies, including corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and traditional Chinese medicine approaches to inflammation management. This comprehensive overview aims to enhance understanding of the inflammatory mechanisms underlying DED while exploring future therapeutic prospects.
2.Advances in inflammatory response mechanism and anti-inflammatory treatment with dry eye disease
Pingping WANG ; Fan JIANG ; Simin LI ; Dongxia YAN ; Juan CHENG
International Eye Science 2025;25(3):440-445
In recent years, the incidence of dry eye disease(DED)is increasing, positioning it as one of the most prevalent diseases affecting the ocular surface. Inflammatory response is the pathological basis of DED, involving various inflammatory mediators and inflammatory signaling pathways. Consequently, anti-inflammatory treatment emerges as a fundamental strategy for preventing and managing DED. This review summarizes the classic inflammatory factors involved in the development and progression of DED, including interleukins, tumor necrosis factor, matrix metalloproteinases, chemokines, and cell adhesion molecules. It also discusses the relevant inflammatory signaling pathways: the MAPKs pathway, NF-κB pathway, Wnt pathway and TLR pathway. Additionally, this review addresses the mechanisms of action and alterations in relevant biomarkers associated with current first-line recommended anti-inflammatory therapies, including corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and traditional Chinese medicine approaches to inflammation management. This comprehensive overview aims to enhance understanding of the inflammatory mechanisms underlying DED while exploring future therapeutic prospects.
3.Study on the evaluation index system for cough and wheeze pharmacist competency training based on the layered learning practice model
Yuan LI ; Xian YANG ; Simin YAN ; Li LI
China Pharmacy 2025;36(11):1389-1393
OBJECTIVE To develop the quality evaluation standard indicator system for hospital cough and wheeze pharmaceutical care clinic (CWPC) pharmacist training within the layered learning practice model (LLPM), and apply it in clinical practice. METHODS Our teaching team established an LLPM model to train cough and wheeze pharmacists, according to the actual conditions of our college. Using qualitative interview methods, expert questionnaires were compiled with literature research; the expert correspondence methods were employed to conduct two rounds of consultation with 10 domestic respiratory medicine experts, thus constructing an evaluation index system for the teaching quality of cough and wheeze pharmacists. The experts’ positive coefficient, authority coefficient, Kendall’s harmony coefficient, and the degree of concentration of opinions were calculated. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was used to determine the weight of each indicator within the index system. From June 2023 to June 2024, the teaching team enrolled 21 pharmacists in the training program. The teaching team assessed and scored the trial group (LLPM) and control group (traditional teaching model) based on the benefit indicators for pharmacists and patients in the evaluation index system, and compared the results. RESULTS This study explored the establishment of a training system for cough and wheeze pharmacists under the LLPM model, and initially established an evaluation index system using the Delphi method. In two rounds of Delphi method questionnaires, the recovery rate was 100%, with an authority coefficient exceeding 0.8, Kendall’s harmony coefficient ranging from 0.235 to 0.459, and all P-values being less than 0.05. Four primary (comprising trainee feedback, learning gains, behavioral improvements, and training performance), 12 secondary and 33 tertiary indicators were finalized. In the empirical evaluation, the results of the two groups showed a significant benefit to the pharmacists in the trial group. Specifically, the percentage of patients receiving corticosteroids for COPD or wheeze service patients per month (80.5%), an average increase in the number of cough and wheeze team service outpatient visits per month (compared to the same period of the previous year) of 14.8 visits per month, and the patient satisfaction score (4.9) were all significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The application of the LLPM in competency training for pharmacists specializing in cough and wheeze care yields multiple benefits and holds significant guiding value. The constructed training quality evaluation index system under this model is scientific and reliable.
4.Visual analysis of the current status, hotspots, and trends in domestic and international kinesiophobia research in recent years
Yan ZHOU ; Qian ZHU ; Silu SUN ; Simin TAO ; Ying XIAO ; Hui LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(19):2594-2601
Objective:To conduct a visual analysis of domestic and international research on kinesiophobia to explore recent advancements and trending topics within the field and to provide references for future research in China.Methods:Literature published from 2015 to 2022 retrieved from Chinese databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang data, and VIP, and those published from 2009 to 2022 from the Web of Science, was analyzed using CiteSpace software. This analysis summarized and examined the number of publications, authors, collaborating institutions, and keywords, etc.Results:Both domestic and international publications on kinesiophobia showed an increasing trend in recent years, with international publications consistently outnumbering domestic ones. The most prolific authors were Cai Libai and Vlaeyen, and the leading institutions were the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Maastricht University. Domestic research primarily involved intra-team collaborations with less inter-institutional cooperation, whereas international collaborations were more extensive. Key research topics identified through keyword analysis included kinesiophobia, pain, and movement, with frontiers in risk factors, clinical outcomes, and psychological health.Conclusions:There is a noticeable gap between domestic and international research on kinesiophobia. China should further focus on the emerging hotspots and trends in this field to enhance the prevention and intervention strategies for kinesiophobia research.
5.Recent advance in application of blood biomarkers in early diagnosis and prognosis of mild traumatic brain injury
Lijuan AN ; Yifei DONG ; Zhiyan CHEN ; Simin CHEN ; Wenyuan WANG ; Hongyu QUAN ; Yufan WANG ; Yongmei LI
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2024;23(10):1074-1080
Missed diagnosis can often be noted in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), resulting from atypical symptoms, diverse performances and subjectively dependent report. Blood biomarkers can not only reflect the pathophysiological process of mTBI to a certain extent, but also have important clinical value in assessing brain injury severity and predicting adverse outcomes. This article systematically describes the research progress of blood biomarkers that can assist mTBI diagnosis, distinguish CT manifestations and predict prognoses in recent years, aiming to provide references for clinical application of blood biomarkers in mTBI.
6.Paeoniflorin ameliorates chronic colitis via the DR3 signaling pathway in group 3 innate lymphoid cells
Huang SHAOWEI ; Xie XUEQIAN ; Xu BO ; Pan ZENGFENG ; Liang JUNJIE ; Zhang MEILING ; Pan SIMIN ; Wang XIAOJING ; Zhao MENG ; Wang QING ; Chen JINYAN ; Li YANYANG ; Zhou LIAN ; Luo XIA
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2024;14(6):889-901
Inhibiting the death receptor 3(DR3)signaling pathway in group 3 innate lymphoid cells(ILC3s)pre-sents a promising approach for promoting mucosal repair in individuals with ulcerative colitis(UC).Paeoniflorin,a prominent component of Paeonia lactiflora Pall.,has demonstrated the ability to restore barrier function in UC mice,but the precise mechanism remains unclear.In this study,we aimed to delve into whether paeoniflorin may promote intestinal mucosal repair in chronic colitis by inhibiting DR3 signaling in ILC3s.C57BL/6 mice were subjected to random allocation into 7 distinct groups,namely the control group,the 2%dextran sodium sulfate(DSS)group,the paeoniflorin groups(25,50,and 100 mg/kg),the anti-tumor necrosis factor-like ligand 1A(anti-TL1A)antibody group,and the IgG group.We detected the expression of DR3 signaling pathway proteins and the proportion of ILC3s in the mouse colon using Western blot and flow cytometry,respectively.Meanwhile,DR3-overexpressing MNK-3 cells and 2% DSS-induced Rag1-/-mice were used for verification.The results showed that paeoniflorin alleviated DSS-induced chronic colitis and repaired the intestinal mucosal barrier.Simultaneously,paeoniflorin inhibited the DR3 signaling pathway in ILC3s and regulated the content of cytokines(interleukin-17A,granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor,and interleukin-22).Alternatively,paeoniflorin directly inhibited the DR3 signaling pathway in ILC3s to repair mucosal damage indepen-dently of the adaptive immune system.We additionally confirmed that paeoniflorin-conditioned me-dium(CM)restored the expression of tight junctions in Caco-2 cells via coculture.In conclusion,paeoniflorin ameliorates chronic colitis by enhancing the intestinal barrier in an ILC3-dependent manner,and its mechanism is associated with the inhibition of the DR3 signaling pathway.
7.Diagnostic Value of NGAL in Patients With Active Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease
Kai MA ; Yikun LI ; Simin XU ; Feiyang WENG ; Yibo YAO ; Chen WANG
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2024;29(4):193-199
Background:Previous studies have proved that neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin(NGAL)plays an important role in the progression of Crohn's disease(CD),and may serve as a potential biomarker for disease activity prediction,severity assessment,treatment response evaluation and prognosis monitoring.However,the diagnostic value of NGAL in perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease(pfCD)is still unclear.Aims:To investigate the serum level of NGAL and its diagnostic value in patients with active pfCD.Methods:A total of 66 patients diagnosed as pfCD from July 2021 to June 2023 at Longhua Hospital,Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine were enrolled,including 36 active pfCD patients and 30 inactive pfCD patients.The disease activity and perianal fistula activity were assessed by Crohn's disease activity index(CDAI)and perianal disease activity index(PDAI),respectively.Serum NGAL,fecal calprotectin(FC),C-reactive protein(CRP),erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR),as well as CDAI score and PDAI score were compared between the active and inactive pfCD patients,and the correlations of NGAL with the other parameters in active pfCD patients were analyzed.ROC curve was drawn to evaluate the values of serum NGAL,FC,CRP and ESR for diagnosis of active pfCD.Results:The serum NGAL,FC,CRP,ESR,CDAI score and PDAI score in active pfCD patients were significantly higher than those in inactive pfCD patients(all P<0.001).NGAL was positively correlated with FC(r=0.64,P<0.001),CRP(r=0.55,P<0.001),ESR(r=0.53,P<0.001),CDAI score(r=0.59,P<0.001)and PDAI score(r=0.54,P<0.001)in active pfCD patients.The optimal cut-off values of NGAL,FC,CRP and ESR were 220.5 μg/L,146.0 μg/g,7.9 mg/L and 23.5 mm/h,respectively,for the diagnosis of active pfCD,and the area under the curve were 0.922(95%CI:0.850-0.995),0.888(95%CI:0.806-0.970),0.853(95%CI:0.763-0.944)and 0.830(95%CI:0.731-0.930),respectively.Conclusions:Serum NGAL level is associated with the disease activity of pfCD,and can be used as a non-invasive biomarker for the clinical diagnosis of active pfCD.
8.Value of SOX1 and PAX1 Gene Methylation Detection in Secondary Triage of High-Grade Cervical Lesions
Yanping GUO ; Qing YANG ; Shirui WANG ; Simin LI ; Boyang YU ; Xiaofeng YANG
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2024;46(3):329-333
Objective To evaluate the value of SOX1 and PAX1 gene methylation detection in the sec-ondary triage of high-grade cervical lesions.Methods Exfoliated cervical cells were collected from 122 patients tested positive for human papilloma virus(HPV)and subjected to thin-prep cytologic test(TCT)and SOX1/PAX1 gene methylation tests.Results The HPV test combined with TCT showed the sensitivity of 95.24%and the specificity of 23.75%for detecting cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN)grade 2 and above(CIN2+).After the addition of the SOX1/PAX1 gene methylation detection in secondary triage,the sensitivity for detecting CIN2+was 83.33%,which had no statistically significant difference from the sensitivity of TCT combined with HPV test(P=0.078).However,the specificity reached 77.50%,which was significantly higher than that of HPV test combined with TCT(P<0.001).The SOX1/PAX1 gene methylation level in the CIN2+group was higher than those in the normal cervical tissue and the CIN1 group(P<0.001).The cut-off values of SOX1 and PAX1 gene methylation for CIN2+detection were-11.81 and-11.98,respectively.Conclusion Adding the detection of SOX1/PAX1 gene methylation in secondary triage significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of CIN2+detection.
9.Study on the management model of elderly patients with hypertension by multi-disciplinary comprehensive management team of tertiary hospital collaborated with community pharmacists
Dan HAN ; Li NIE ; Meihua WANG ; Jinli WU ; Simin YAN ; Fuchao LI ; Yun QIAN ; Youli XI
China Pharmacy 2024;35(16):2033-2037
OBJECTIVE To explore the effects of multi-disciplinary comprehensive management team of tertiary hospital collaborated with the pharmacists from community health service center (hereinafter referred to as “community pharmacists”) on elderly patients with hypertension in the community. METHODS Elderly patients with hypertension from May 2020 to May 2021 in Yuhua Community Health Service Center of Nanjing were divided into control group (76 cases) and observation group (76 cases) according to the management style. The control group was treated with regular community medical services and the observation group received regular community medical services plus pharmaceutical care provided by the comprehensive management team collaborated with community pharmacists. The compliance, blood pressure control status and hypertension-related complications were compared between 2 groups before management and after 24 months of management. RESULTS After 24 months of management, the compliance and blood pressure compliance rates in both groups were higher than before management; meanwhile, the observation group was significantly higher than control group at the corresponding period (P<0.05 or P< 0.01). The blood pressure levels of both groups were significantly lower than before management, and the systolic blood pressure as well as the incidences of the whole complications and cerebrovascular injury in the observation group were significantly lower than control group at the 583867635@qq.com corresponding period (P<0.05). There was statistical significance in the effects of the rate of reaching the standard of blood pressure on the complications (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS The hypertension management mode of comprehensive management team collaborated with community pharmacists can significantly improve the compliance and blood pressure compliance rate of elderly patients with hypertension, and reduce the incidence of hypertension-related complications.
10.Treatment of Neurological Diseases with Tianma Goutengyin: A Review
Jianping DUAN ; Jie ZHANG ; Xu WANG ; Xiaoyu SONG ; Simin LI ; Pingping DUAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(11):255-264
Neurological diseases are common and frequent in clinical practices, which are the main reasons that affect the quality of life and physical and mental health of patients seriously. Tianma Goutengyin (TGY) is from the New Significance of Patterns and Treatment in Miscellaneous Diseases, which was compiled by a famous doctor, HU Guangci. TGY is widely used in clinical practice and has the effects of calming the liver and calming the wind, clearing heat and activating the blood, tranquilization, and nourishing the liver and kidneys. Clinical studies have confirmed that modified TGY can be used either alone or in combination with acupuncture or western medicine to treat dementia, headache, vertigo, hypertension, insomnia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, epilepsy, and other common neurological diseases, with significant curative effect, few side effects, and high safety. The main active constituents of single flavor drugs in the composition of TGY mainly include gastrodin, gastrodia elata blume polysaccharides, p-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, rhynchophylline, baicalein, leonurine, stachydrine, geniposide, 2,3,5,4,-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-Ο-β-D-glucoside, pinoresinol diglucoside, pachymic acid, β-ecdysteroid, avicularin, etc. It has been found that TGY and these constituents have the effects of ferroptosis inhibition, anti-apoptosis, anti-inflammation, and oxidation resistance, and they can regulate neurotransmitters and autophagy, reduce cerebral edema reduction, lower blood lipid and blood pressure, and improve blood circulation through multiple targets and pathways. This paper reviewed the clinical application of and the mechanism of the whole prescription and single flavor drugs of TGY in the treatment of neurological diseases, so as to provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application of TGY and offer ideas for the follow-up mechanism research of this prescription.

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