1.Umbrella decision-making model for diagnosis and treatment of elderly lung cancer patients: Construction and practice
Lunxu LIU ; Jian ZHOU ; Xiang DING ; Nan CHEN ; Jianxin XUE ; Xuelei MA ; Ye WANG ; Weiya WANG ; Liqing PENG ; Xin YOU ; Minggang SU ; Xu CHENG ; Jiao WANG ; Ning GE ; Deying KANG ; Yuchen HUANG ; Jinghan WANG ; Yu TONG ; Yaoxi ZHANG ; Jirong YUE ; Hu LIAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(06):833-839
With the accelerating trend of population aging, the number of elderly patients with lung cancer continues to rise, and the disease burden is becoming increasingly heavy. The clinical management of these patients faces severe challenges due to their decreased physiological reserve, complex comorbidities, and significant individual heterogeneity. Consequently, under traditional diagnosis and treatment models, doctors often struggle to identify the individualized risks of elderly patients in a timely and comprehensive manner, which can easily lead to decision biases such as undertreatment or overtreatment. In view of this, this study advocates for the establishment of an umbrella decision-making model specifically tailored for elderly lung cancer patients. Grounded in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) platform, this model deeply integrates oncological indicators with the comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) system. By holistically considering multidimensional variables including tumor burden, organ function, frailty index, cognitive status, and social support, the model establishes an operational mechanism characterized by "single entry, precise stratification, and targeted selection". Accordingly, patients can be scientifically triaged into distinct intervention tiers, such as active surveillance, minimally invasive surgery, drug therapy, radiotherapy, and best supportive care, thereby achieving real-time alignment between treatment intensity and patient fitness. This article elaborates on the construction logic and key operational procedures of this novel decision-making framework, aiming to guide clinical practice beyond the limitations of a tumor-centric perspective toward a holistic, dynamic, whole-course management strategy. This transition seeks to ensure optimal quality of life and clinical net benefit for elderly patients alongside survival prolongation.
2.Effect of visuomotor integration training on unilateral spatial neglect after stroke
Jie ZHOU ; Zhicheng HE ; Xiaoyu ZHANG ; Xue WANG ; Damei LIU ; Ning SONG ; Jun WU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(7):745-751
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Sanet Vision Integrator (SVI)-based visuomotor integration training on the severity of neglect symptoms, upper limb motor function and activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with post-stroke unilateral spatial neglect (USN). MethodsFrom July, 2023 to September, 2025, 41 patients with post-stroke USN in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital were enrolled and randomly assigned to control group (n = 20) and experimental group (n = 21). Both groups received conventional rehabilitation and visual scanning training, while the experimental group received supplementary SVI-based visuomotor integration training, including saccadic, rotation and hand-eye coordination training, for eight weeks. They were assessed with Chinese Behavioral Inattention Test-Hong Kong version (CBIT-HK), Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (FMA-UE) and modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and after treatment. ResultsAfter treatment, all the scores significantly improved in both groups (|t| > 4.004, P < 0.001), and the total scores of CBIT-HK and the core visual search sub-items (star cancellation, line crossing and letter cancellation), FMA-UE and MBI were better in the experimental group than in the control group (t > 2.096, P < 0.05). ConclusionSVI-based visuomotor training can effectively alleviate the USN symptoms, broaden the span of visual attention, facilitate the functional recovery of the affected upper extremity, and improve ADL in patients after stroke.
3.Exploring the mechanism of jolkinolide B in gastric cancer treatment based on network pharacology and molecular docking approach
Hao ZHANG ; Ling-Min LI ; Nan WU ; Ning-Ning WANG ; Xue-Yan LI ; Bai-Yu JIAN
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2025;56(1):37-42
Objective To explore the mechanism of action of jolkinolide B in the treatment of gastric cancer by network pharmacology combined with molecular docking technique.Methods The SwissTargetPrediction database was used to obtain the targets of the active compounds.Search Genecards,OMIM,Drugbank,TTD,and PharmGKB databases to obtain targets for gastric cancer.The intersection between the targets of jolkinolide B and those of gastric cancer was identified pinpoint potential targets for jolkinolide B in treating gastric cancer.The String database was utilized construct a protein-protein interaction(PPI)network.Bioconductor bioinformatics packages with R software was employed conduct Gene Ontology(GO)functional enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway enrichment analysis on the shared targets.This process revealed significant regulatory pathways crucial for jolkinolide B's efficacy in treating gastric cancer.Cytoscape 3.7.1 software was utilized create the core network of"Potential Targets of Triptolide B in Gastric Cancer Treatment",and SYBYL-X2.1.1 software was employed conduct molecular docking validation of the selected main active ingredients and critical targets.Results Jolkinolide B may target multiple proteins,including MAPK1,glycogen synthase kinae-3β(GSK-3β),and JUN,impacting the proliferation,invasion,and metastasis of gastric cancer,ultimately inhibiting its growth.Conclusion We predicted the possible molecular mechanism of jolkinolide B in the treatment of gastric cancer to provide guide information for the subsequent experimental research and clinical application.
5.Improvement effect and mechanism of Wuling San on TGF-β1-induced fibrosis, inflammation, and oxidative stress damage in HK-2 cells.
Jun WU ; Xue-Ning JING ; Fan-Wei MENG ; Xiao-Ni KONG ; Jiu-Wang MIAO ; Cai-Xia ZHANG ; Hai-Lun LI ; Yun HAN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(5):1247-1254
This study investigated the effect of Wuling San on transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)-induced fibrosis, inflammation, and oxidative stress in human renal tubular epithelial cells(HK-2) and its mechanism of antioxidant stress injury. HK-2 cells were cultured in vitro and divided into a control group, a TGF-β1 model group, and three treatment groups receiving Wuling San-containing serum at low(2.5%), medium(5.0%), and high(10.0%) doses. TGF-β1 was used to establish the model in all groups except the control group. CCK-8 was used to analyze the effect of different concentrations of Wuling San on the activity of HK-2 cells with or without TGF-β1 stimulation. The expression of key fibrosis molecules, including actin alpha 2(Acta2), collagen type Ⅰ alpha 1 chain(Col1α1), collagen type Ⅲ alpha 1 chain(Col3α1), TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 1(Timp1), and fibronectin 1(Fn1), was detected using qPCR. The expression levels of inflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin-1β(IL-1β), interleukin-6(IL-6), interleukin-8(IL-8), and interleukin-4(IL-4), were measured using ELISA kits. Glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px), malondialdehyde(MDA), catalase(CAT), and superoxide dismutase(SOD) biochemical kits were used to analyze the effect of Wuling San on TGF-β1-induced oxidative stress injury in HK-2 cells, and the expression of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2(Nrf2), heme oxygenase 1(HO-1), and NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase 1(NQO1) was analyzed by qPCR and immunofluorescence. The CCK-8 results indicated that the optimal administration concentrations of Wuling San were 2.5%, 5.0%, and 10.0%. Compared with the control group, the TGF-β1 model group showed significantly increased levels of key fibrosis molecules(Acta2, Col1α1, Col3α1, Timp1, and Fn1) and inflammatory cytokines(TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and IL-4). In contrast, the Wuling San administration groups were able to dose-dependently inhibit the expression levels of key fibrosis molecules and inflammatory cytokines compared with the TGF-β1 model group. Wuling San significantly increased the activities of GSH-Px, CAT, and SOD enzymes in TGF-β1-stimulated HK-2 cells and significantly inhibited the level of MDA. Furthermore, compared with the control group, the TGF-β1 model group exhibited a significant reduction in the expression of Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO1 genes and proteins. After Wuling San intervention, the expression of Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO1 genes and proteins was significantly increased. Correlation analysis showed that antioxidant stress enzymes(GSH-Px, CAT, and SOD) and Nrf2 signaling were significantly negatively correlated with key fibrosis molecules and inflammatory cytokines in the TGF-β1-stimulated HK-2 cell model. In conclusion, Wuling San can inhibit TGF-β1-induced fibrosis in HK-2 cells by activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway, improving oxidative stress injury, and reducing inflammation.
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Oxidative Stress/drug effects*
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Transforming Growth Factor beta1/metabolism*
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Fibrosis/genetics*
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Cell Line
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology*
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Epithelial Cells/immunology*
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Inflammation/metabolism*
6.Studies on the best production mode of traditional Chinese medicine driven by artificial intelligence and its engineering application.
Zheng LI ; Ning-Tao CHENG ; Xiao-Ping ZHAO ; Yi TAO ; Qi-Long XUE ; Xing-Chu GONG ; Yang YU ; Jie-Qiang ZHU ; Yi WANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(12):3197-3203
The traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) industry is a crucial part of China's pharmaceutical sector and plays a strategic role in ensuring public health and promoting economic and social development. In response to the practical demand for high-quality development of the TCM industry, this paper focused on the bottlenecks encountered during the digital and intelligent transformation of TCM production systems. Specifically, it explored technical strategies and methodologies for constructing the best TCM production mode. An innovative artificial intelligence(AI)-centered technical architecture for TCM production was proposed, focusing on key aspects of production management including process modeling, state evaluation, and decision optimization. Furthermore, a series of critical technologies were developed to realize the best TCM production mode. Finally, a novel AI-driven TCM production mode characterized by a closed-loop system of "measurement-modeling-decision-execution" was presented through engineering case studies. This study is expected to provide a technological pathway for developing new quality productive forces within the TCM industry.
Artificial Intelligence
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional/methods*
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Humans
7.Acupuncture as A Potential Therapeutic Approach for Tourette Syndrome: Modulation of Neurotransmitter Levels and Gut Microbiota.
Bing-Xin WU ; Jun-Ye MA ; Xi-Chang HUANG ; Xue-Song LIANG ; Bai-le NING ; Qian WU ; Shan-Ze WANG ; Jun-He ZHOU ; Wen-Bin FU
Chinese journal of integrative medicine 2025;31(8):735-742
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the effects of acupuncture on the neurotransmitter levels and gut microbiota in a mouse model of Tourette syndrome (TS).
METHODS:
Thirty-six male C57/BL6 mice were randomly divided into 4 groups using a random number table method: 3,3'-iminodipropionitrile (IDPN) group, control group, acupuncture group, and tiapride group, with 9 mice in each group. In the IDPN group, acupuncture group, and tiapride group, mice received daily intraperitoneal injections of IDPN (300 mg/kg body weight) for 7 consecutive days to induce stereotyped behaviors. Subsequently, in the acupuncture intervention group, standardized acupuncture treatment was administered for 14 consecutive days to IDPN-induced TS model mice. The selected acupoints included Baihui (DU 20), Yintang (DU 29), Waiguan (SJ 5), and Zulinqi (GB 41). In the tiapride group, mice were administered tiapride (50 mg/kg body weight) via oral gavage daily for 14 consecutive days. The control group, IDPN group, and acupuncture group received the same volume of saline orally for 14 consecutive days. Stereotypic behaviors were quantified through behavioral assessments. Neurotransmitter levels, including dopamine (DA), glutamate (Glu), and aspartate (ASP) in striatal tissue were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Dopamine transporter (DAT) expression levels were additionally quantified through quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Gut microbial composition was analyzed through 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing, while metabolic profiling was conducted using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
RESULTS:
Acupuncture administration significantly attenuated stereotypic behaviors, concurrently reducing striatal levels of DA, Glu and ASP concentrations while upregulating DAT expression compared with untreated TS controls (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Comparative analysis identified significant differences in Muribaculaceae (P=0.001), Oscillospiraceae (P=0.049), Desulfovibrionaceae (P=0.001), and Marinifilaceae (P=0.014) following acupuncture intervention. Metabolomic profiling revealed alterations in 7 metabolites and 18 metabolic pathways when compared to the TS mice, which involved various amino acid metabolisms associated with DA, Glu, and ASP.
CONCLUSIONS
Acupuncture demonstrates significant modulatory effects on both central neurotransmitter systems and gut microbial ecology, thereby highlighting its dual therapeutic potential for TS management through gut-brain axis regulation.
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Tourette Syndrome/metabolism*
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8.Cross-lagged path analysis of the correlation between occupational stress and blood pressure in Xinjiang petroleum workers
Xue GUAN ; Jueqi WANG ; Hengqing AN ; Ning TAO
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(9):652-656
Objective:To investigate the temporal correlation between occupational stress and elevated blood pressure among petroleum workers in Xinjiang.Methods:Based on the Occupational Health Study Cohort of Petroleum Workers (OHSPIW), 1600 petroleum workers in Xinjiang who underwent occupational health examinations from May to June 2015 and December 2017 were selected as the research subjects. The occupational stress of workers was evaluated using the Occupational Roles Questionnaire (ORQ) in the Occupational Stress Inventory-Revised (OSI-R). The blood pressure measurement data of physical examination results were collected. The relationship between the ORQ total score and blood pressure was analyzed using Spearman rank correlation, and the causal time-series relationship between occupational stress and elevated blood pressure over time was analyzed by cross-lagged path analysis modelling.Results:In the baseline data of petroleum workers, the systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were 124.00 (119.00, 128.00) and 77.00 (73.00, 82.00) mmHg respectively, with an ORQ total score of 164.00 (154.00, 174.00) points. In the follow-up data, the SBP and DBP were 126.00 (123.00, 128.00) and 78.00 (75.00, 82.00) mmHg respectively, and the ORQ total score was 168.00 (157.00, 181.00) points. The results of the correlation analysis showed that the ORQ total score of petroleum workers was positively correlated with the levels of SBP and DBP ( P<0.05), and the ORQ total score at follow-up was negatively correlated with the baseline levels of SBP and DBP ( P<0.05). The results of the cross-lagged path analysis showed that the path coefficients from the baseline ORQ total score of petroleum workers to the follow-up SBP and DBP levels were statistically significant ( ρ=0.06, 0.06, P=0.032, 0.011). In terms of time sequence, the increase in the ORQ total score preceded the increase in the SBP and DBP levels. Conclusion:The occupational stress of petroleum workers is related to blood pressure, and the increase of occupational stress precedes the change of blood pressure. This correlation may increase the risk of hypertension among petroleum workers.
9.Anatomical features and clinical significance of the pelvic segment of the obturator artery
Li-na REN ; Xiu-ning XUAN ; Jian-yue REN ; Xue-hui ZHANG ; Pu-yi WANG ; Shu-xuan LI ; Jing LI ; Zhe XING ; Jing-han DU
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2025;34(10):868-871
Objective To observe the origin and course of the obturator artery(OA),so as to provide anatomical reference for reducing hemorrhage during pelvic surgery and pubic fracture fixation.Methods A total of 65 human hemi-pelvises specimens with intact structure were dissected to observe the origin,course and other variations of OA.Measure the length of the inner section of OA basin and the outer diameter at the origin,etc.Results OA originated from the internal iliac artery in 57 cases(87.7%),including 3 cases(4.6%)of the superior gluteal artery,5 cases(7.7%)of the inferior gluteal artery,3 cases(4.6%)of the external iliac artery and 5 cases(7.7%)of the inferior epigastric artery.OA participated in the formation of the arterial trunk in 3 cases(4.6%).The length of the pelvic segment of the OA in male and female was(50.87±15.41)mm and(51.71±14.19)mm,respectively,with no statistically significant difference between them(P>0.05).The outer diameters at the origin of the OA in male and female were(2.79±1.05)mm and(2.35±0.86)mm,and there was no statistically significant difference between them(P>0.05).Conclusion OA mainly originated from the anterior trunk of the internal iliac artery,with a few OA originated from the branches of the posterior trunk or the inferior epigastric artery,or participated in the formation of the arterial trunk.In pelvic surgery involving OA area,attention should be paid to the length of its pelvic segment and the outer diameter at the origin of OA,so as to better locate and protect blood vessels during surgery.
10.Cross-lagged path analysis of the correlation between occupational stress and blood pressure in Xinjiang petroleum workers
Xue GUAN ; Jueqi WANG ; Hengqing AN ; Ning TAO
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(9):652-656
Objective:To investigate the temporal correlation between occupational stress and elevated blood pressure among petroleum workers in Xinjiang.Methods:Based on the Occupational Health Study Cohort of Petroleum Workers (OHSPIW), 1600 petroleum workers in Xinjiang who underwent occupational health examinations from May to June 2015 and December 2017 were selected as the research subjects. The occupational stress of workers was evaluated using the Occupational Roles Questionnaire (ORQ) in the Occupational Stress Inventory-Revised (OSI-R). The blood pressure measurement data of physical examination results were collected. The relationship between the ORQ total score and blood pressure was analyzed using Spearman rank correlation, and the causal time-series relationship between occupational stress and elevated blood pressure over time was analyzed by cross-lagged path analysis modelling.Results:In the baseline data of petroleum workers, the systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were 124.00 (119.00, 128.00) and 77.00 (73.00, 82.00) mmHg respectively, with an ORQ total score of 164.00 (154.00, 174.00) points. In the follow-up data, the SBP and DBP were 126.00 (123.00, 128.00) and 78.00 (75.00, 82.00) mmHg respectively, and the ORQ total score was 168.00 (157.00, 181.00) points. The results of the correlation analysis showed that the ORQ total score of petroleum workers was positively correlated with the levels of SBP and DBP ( P<0.05), and the ORQ total score at follow-up was negatively correlated with the baseline levels of SBP and DBP ( P<0.05). The results of the cross-lagged path analysis showed that the path coefficients from the baseline ORQ total score of petroleum workers to the follow-up SBP and DBP levels were statistically significant ( ρ=0.06, 0.06, P=0.032, 0.011). In terms of time sequence, the increase in the ORQ total score preceded the increase in the SBP and DBP levels. Conclusion:The occupational stress of petroleum workers is related to blood pressure, and the increase of occupational stress precedes the change of blood pressure. This correlation may increase the risk of hypertension among petroleum workers.

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