1.Effect of compressive stress microenvironment on cytokines during fracture healing
Jiachen GUO ; Jun GAO ; Wenhao DAI ; Huayuan LIAO ; You JIANG ; Xi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(4):908-916
BACKGROUND:Fracture healing is a very complex physiological process,which is influenced by many factors.In recent years,the use of biomechanical factors in fracture healing has been a major focus in the field of orthopedics,and the mechanical stress environment around the fracture end has an important role in regulating fracture healing.Among them,the study of the mechanism of compressive mechanics on the cytokines of fracture ends is a hot spot for bone-related researchers.OBJECTIVE:To summarize the current status and recent advances in the study of the mechanism of action of compressive stress on cytokines in fracture healing in recent years.METHODS:A search with the keywords of"compressive stress,fracture healing,cytokine,bone morphogenetic protein,fibroblast growth factor,platelet-derived growth factor,vascular endothelial growth factor,interleukin,tumor necrosis factor-α"in Chinese and English was conducted in the CNKI,WanFang,PubMed,and Web of Science.Initially 506 articles were retrieved,and 94 eligible articles that met the criteria were screened and finally summarized.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Current studies have found that compressive stress has different effects on different cytokines during fracture healing,which can be achieved mainly by influencing cell signaling,gene expression regulation,and modulation of cell behavior.Among them,compressive stress can be linked to cytokines such as bone morphogenetic protein,fibroblast growth factor,platelet-derived growth factor,vascular endothelial growth factor,interleukin,and tumor necrosis factor-α.This process involves cell proliferation,differentiation and migration,inflammatory response,and changes in the environmental and nutritional conditions of the fracture end,which are key factors affecting fracture healing.The whole paper summarizes the complexity of cytokine action mechanism,the mechanism of compressive stress on its regulation needs to be further carried out in-depth research,and the problems and limitations in the research are considered and future prospects.
2.The effect of body mass index and inferior pulmonary ligament division on the residual lung expansion after right upper lobectomy: A retrospective cohort study in a single center
Guang MU ; Wenhao ZHANG ; Hongchang WANG ; Yan GU ; Chenghao FU ; Wentao XUE ; Shiyuan XIE ; Tong WANG ; Ke WEI ; Yang XIA ; Liang CHEN ; Jun WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(02):261-266
Objective To analyze the effect of releasing the lower pulmonary ligament on right residual lung expansion after right upper lobe resection under different body mass index (BMI) levels. Methods The clinical data of patients who underwent thoracoscopic right upper lobe resection in the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University from 2021 to 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into a group A (17 kg/m2<BMI≤23 kg/m2), a group B (23 kg/m2<BMI≤29 kg/m2) and a group C (BMI>29 kg/m2) according to BMI. The presence of residual cavity was judged by chest X-ray at 7-10 days after operation, the degree of compensation change of the right main bronchus angle was measured, and the changes in lung volume were determined by CT three-dimensional reconstruction. Results A total of 157 patients who underwent thoracoscopic right upper lobe resection were included, including 71 males and 86 females, with an average age of (59.7±11.2) years. There were 50 patients in the group A, 75 patients in the group B, and 32 patients in the group C. In the group A, compared with those without releasing the lower pulmonary ligament, patients with releasing had a lower incidence of postoperative residual cavity (P=0.016), greater changes in bronchus angle (P<0.001), and smaller changes in lung volume (P<0.001). In the group B and C, there was no significant effect of releasing the lower pulmonary ligament on postoperative residual cavity, bronchus angle, and lung volume changes (P>0.05). Conclusion For patients with thin and long body shape and low BMI, releasing the lower pulmonary ligament is helpful to promote the expansion of the residual lung after right upper lobe resection and reduce the occurrence of postoperative residual cavity in patients.
3.Analysis of components absorbed into blood and brain of Lithocarpus litseifolius leaves
Huan LIU ; Zirong YI ; Ting HUANG ; Xiuhong LIU ; Yunyao YE ; Yuming MA ; Mengqi HU ; Nan ZHANG ; Wenhao YANG ; Yang LIU ; Guopeng WANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(7):889-894
OBJECTIVE To analyze the prototype components absorbed into blood and brain of Lithocarpus litseifolius leaves, so as to provide a reference for clarifying the pharmacological material basis of its prevention and treatment of central nervous system dis eases. METHODS The ethanol extract of L. litseifolius leaves, as well as the gastric lavage fluid and perfusion solution were prepared. Using rats as subjects, plasma samples of intestinal wall metabolism, intestinal flora metabolism and hepatic metabolism were prepared via in situ intestinal perfusion and closed intestinal loop method; while comprehensive metabolic plasma samples, brain tissue samples, and cerebrospinal fluid samples were collected after intragastric administration. UPLC-HRMS technology was utilized to analyze and identify chemical components and prototype components absorbed into blood and brain of L. litseifolius leaves. RESULTS A total of 66 chemical constituents were identified in L. litseifolius leaves, primarily consisting of flavonoids, organic acids, and others. A total of 16, 13, 11, and 5 prototype components were identified in intestinal wall metabolism, intestinal flora metabolism, hepatic metabolism, and comprehensive metabolic plasma samples, respectively. Additionally, 4 prototype components were detected in brain tissue and 9 in cerebrospinal fluid. Phloridzin, trilobatin, phloretin-2- O -malonyl hexoside, and phloretin were identified as common components across all sample types. CONCLUSIONS Prototype components absorbed into blood and brain of L. litseifolius leaves, such as phloridzin, trilobatin, phloretin, and other components may serve as the pharmacological material basis for their therapeutic effects on central nervous system diseases.
4.Effect of compressive stress microenvironment on cytokines during fracture healing
Jiachen GUO ; Jun GAO ; Wenhao DAI ; Huayuan LIAO ; You JIANG ; Xi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(4):908-916
BACKGROUND:Fracture healing is a very complex physiological process,which is influenced by many factors.In recent years,the use of biomechanical factors in fracture healing has been a major focus in the field of orthopedics,and the mechanical stress environment around the fracture end has an important role in regulating fracture healing.Among them,the study of the mechanism of compressive mechanics on the cytokines of fracture ends is a hot spot for bone-related researchers.OBJECTIVE:To summarize the current status and recent advances in the study of the mechanism of action of compressive stress on cytokines in fracture healing in recent years.METHODS:A search with the keywords of"compressive stress,fracture healing,cytokine,bone morphogenetic protein,fibroblast growth factor,platelet-derived growth factor,vascular endothelial growth factor,interleukin,tumor necrosis factor-α"in Chinese and English was conducted in the CNKI,WanFang,PubMed,and Web of Science.Initially 506 articles were retrieved,and 94 eligible articles that met the criteria were screened and finally summarized.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Current studies have found that compressive stress has different effects on different cytokines during fracture healing,which can be achieved mainly by influencing cell signaling,gene expression regulation,and modulation of cell behavior.Among them,compressive stress can be linked to cytokines such as bone morphogenetic protein,fibroblast growth factor,platelet-derived growth factor,vascular endothelial growth factor,interleukin,and tumor necrosis factor-α.This process involves cell proliferation,differentiation and migration,inflammatory response,and changes in the environmental and nutritional conditions of the fracture end,which are key factors affecting fracture healing.The whole paper summarizes the complexity of cytokine action mechanism,the mechanism of compressive stress on its regulation needs to be further carried out in-depth research,and the problems and limitations in the research are considered and future prospects.
5.Research progress on strategies for toxicity reduction and efficacy enhancement of triptolide
Xiaoqing ZHENG ; Ying DING ; Shanshan XU ; Long WANG ; Shanshan HAN ; Yaping XING ; Meng ZHANG ; Wenhao LI
China Pharmacy 2026;37(11):1496-1501
Triptolide (TP), the core active component of the traditional Chinese medicine Tripterygium wilfordii , exhibits remarkable pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and anti-tumor effects, and holds broad application prospects in the treatment of major diseases such as autoimmune diseases and malignant tumors. However, TP has a narrow therapeutic window and causes multi-organ toxicities including liver, kidney and reproductive toxicities, which severely restrict its safe clinical application and new drug development. Therefore, toxicity reduction and efficacy enhancement has become a core scientific problem urgently to be solved in this field. This paper systematically reviews the four core strategies for TP toxicity reduction and efficacy enhancement, including structural modification, dosage form improvement, herbal compatibility, and external therapies of traditional Chinese medicine. Among them, structural modification optimizes the toxic and efficacy characteristics of TP from the molecular structure level, with typica l derivatives including (5 R )-5-hydroxy triptolide, ZT01, PG490-88, etc. Dosage form modification achieves toxicity reduction and efficacy enhancement via targeted and sustained-controlled drug release of diverse delivery systems. It includes triptolide preparations such as nanoparticles, liposomes, microemulsion gels and liquid crystals, possessing favorable clinical transformation potential. The herbal compatibility and external therapies of traditional Chinese medicine conform to the holistic view of traditional Chinese medicine and have a profound clinical application foundation, but their mechanisms of action are insufficiently elucidated, and they lack unified standardized specifications and high-quality evidence-based proof. In the future, we should rely on multi-omics technology to elucidate the toxic and efficacy mechanisms, integrate technologies to optimize preparations, improve the evaluation system and promote clinical transformation.
6.Study on pharmacokinetic characteristics of ciprofol in pregnant and fetal rats
Wenhao CHU ; Yuanman QIN ; Tiantian ZHANG ; Jiaqi XU ; Ying LI ; Zhiqing ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(11):1348-1351
OBJECTIVE To study the pharmacokinetic characteristics of ciprofol in pregnant and fetal rats, and provide reference for the application of ciprofol in cesarean section. METHODS Eight pregnant rats were selected. A single dose of 2.4 mg/kg of ciprofol was administered via the tail vein. One fetal rat was selected at 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 25, 35, 45, 60, and 90 minutes respectively after ciprofol administration. Subsequently, whole blood samples were collected simultaneously from both the pregnant rats and fetal rats. HPLC-MS/MS method was used to determine the concentration of ciprofol in the bodies of pregnant and fetal rats. The ratios of fetal-to-maternal blood concentrations (F/M ratios) at each time point were calculated, and the F/M-time curves were plotted. Subsequently, non-compartmental pharmacokinetic parameters were computed using DAS 2.0 software. RESULTS Compared with pregnant rats, cmax, AUC0-90 min and AUC0-∞ of ciprofol in fetal rats were decreased significantly, while MRT was increased significantly (P<0.05). The F/M curve of ciprofol initially increased and then decreased, and between 0.16- 0.84, reaching a maximum value of 0.84 at 45 minutes. CONCLUSIONS Ciprofol can penetrate the placental barrier, and there are significant differences in pharmacokinetic parameters between pregnant and fetal rats. Moreover, the exposure level of ciprofol in fetal rats is much lower than that in pregnant rats. Therefore, ciprofol shows promise as an ideal anesthetic agent for cesarean section delivery.
7.Analysis of current status and influencing factors of knowledge, attitude, and practice of post-intensive care syndrome
Wenhao WU ; Yun RAO ; Zhi WANG ; Pingang LI ; Yanmei TONG ; Guiping ZHANG ; Yanxia SHAO ; Boshan TONG ; Wei SUN
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2025;24(10):1326-1332
Objective:To investigate the current status of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of intensive care unit (ICU) medical staff for post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) and explore its influencing factors.Methods:The cross-sectional investigation study with stratified sampling was conducted. From June to September 2024, ICU medical staff from general hospitals in 5 regions (Chongqing, Beijing, Shaanxi, Jiangsu, and Gansu) were selected as the research subjects. The KAP of PICS questionnaire was distributed in the form of an electronic questionnaire. Observation indicators: (1) results of the questionnaire survey; (2) general information of ICU medical staff; (3) KAP scores of PICS and the correlation among various dimensions; (4) analysis of influencing factors for KAP of PICS. Comparison of measurement data with normal distribution between groups was conducted using the independent samples t test. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was applied for com-parison among multiple groups, and post-hoc LSD test was used for pairwise comparison. Comparison of count data between groups was conducted using the chi-square test. Pearson correlation analysis was adopted for correlation analysis. Multiple linear regression analysis was used for univariate and multivariate analyses. Results:(1) Results of questionnaire survey. A total of 410 questionnaires were distributed and retrieved, among which 408 were valid, with an effective rate of 99.512%(408/410). (2) General information of ICU medical staff. Among the 408 ICU medical staff, there were 79 males and 329 females. Eight cases were under 25 years old, 248 cases were 25-35 years old, 132 cases were 36-40 years old, and 20 cases were over 40 years old. In terms of professional title, there were 10 junior nurses, 130 junior nurse practitioners, 228 intermediate nurse practitioners, and 40 senior nurse practitioners. About the educational background, 34 cases had a junior college degree, 347 cases had a bachelor's degree, and 27 cases had a master's degree or above. Regarding the hospital level, 25 nurses worked in secondary hospitals and 383 cases in tertiary hospitals. In terms of ICU type, 181 cases were from specialized ICU and 227 cases from general ICU. About working experience in ICU, 41 nurses had less than 5 years, 207 cases had 5-10 years, and 160 cases had more than 10 years. (3) KAP scores of PICS and the correlation among various dimensions. The total KAP score of PICS among the 408 ICU medical staff was 88.7±14.2, with 40.2±9.2 for the knowledge dimension, 22.0±5.6 for the attitude dimension, and 26.5±6.3 for the practice dimension. Pearson correlation analysis showed that the knowledge dimension of PICS among ICU medical staff was significantly positively correlated with both the attitude dimension and the practice dimension ( r=0.15, 0.69, P<0.05); the attitude dimension was positively correlated with the practice dimension ( r=0.23, P<0.05).(4) Analysis of influencing factors for KAP of PICS. Results of multivariate analysis showed that age (25-35 years old, 36-40 years old, over 40 years old), educational background and hospital level were independent influencing factors for the KAP of PICS among ICU medical staff ( t=2.23, 1.97, 2.84, 0.15, 2.04, P<0.05). Conclusions:The KAP of PICS among ICU medical staff is relatively good, while their practical ability still needs to be improved. Age, educational background, and hospital level are independent influencing factors for the KAP of PICS among ICU medical staff.
8.Role of loneliness and physical activity in relationship between childhood emotional maltreatment and problematic social media use among college students
Yuancheng LING ; Rong FAN ; Danxuan ZHANG ; Wenhao XUE ; Min ZOU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(12):1093-1099
Objective:To explore the relationship between childhood emotional maltreatment and problematic social media use among college students,and to examine the role of loneliness and physical activity in their relation-ship.Methods:A total of 1 186 college students completed the Childhood Abuse Questionnaire(CTQ-SF)emotion-al maltreatment subscale,Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale(BSMAS),UCLA Loneliness Scale(ULS),and Physical Activity Rating Scale(PARS-3).Results:Childhood emotional maltreatment scores were positively corre-lated with the BSMAS scores(r=0.34,P<0.01).The loneliness partially mediated the relationship between child-hood emotional maltreatment and problematic social media use,with the mediating effect accounting for 30.75%of the total effect.Physical activity moderated the association between childhood emotional maltreatment and prob-lematic social media use(β=-0.10,P<0.01).Conclusion:Childhood emotional maltreatment is associated with problematic social media use among college students,mediated by loneliness and moderated by physical activity.
9.Linagliptin alleviates wear particle-induced inflammatory osteolysis by regulating macrophage polarization and osteoclast formation
Peng YANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Wenming LI ; Wenhao LI ; Zebin WU ; Jun ZHOU ; Dechun GENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(12):2421-2428
BACKGROUND:Linagliptin exhibits the capacity to regulate macrophage polarization,shifting them from the pro-inflammatory M1 phenotype towards the anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype. This alteration results in a dampened release of inflammatory mediators,thereby mitigating local inflammation.OBJECTIVE:To explore the effects of linagliptin on macrophage polarization,osteoclast activation,and inflammatory osteolysis elicited by wear particles.METHODS:(1) Cell experiments:For macrophage polarization,RAW264.7 cells were cultured and divided into four groups:the control group received high-glucose culture medium;the M1-induced group received M1-inducing culture medium (high-glucose culture medium containing 100 ng/mL lipopolysaccharide and 20 ng/mL interferon-γ) to simulate an inflammatory environment;the low-and high-dose linagliptin groups were treated with 50 and 200 nmol/L linagliptin,respectively,for 4 hours before exposure to M1-inducing culture medium. After 24 hours of macrophage polarization induction,immunofluorescence staining and RT-PCR were performed. For osteoclast activation,RAW264.7 cells were cultured and divided into four groups:the control group was cultured with high-glucose culture medium,the osteoclast-induced group and low-and high-dose linagliptin groups were subjected to osteoclast induction. After osteoclast formation,cells were treated with linagliptin (50 and 200 nmol/L) for 3 days. Subsequently,cell tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase staining and RT-PCR were performed. (2) Animal experiments:Twenty-four male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into four groups:sham operation group,model group,low-dose linagliptin group,and high-dose linagliptin group. The model group,low-dose linagliptin group,and high-dose linagliptin group were induced to establish a cranial bone resorption model by injecting titanium particle suspension onto the surface of the skull. Starting from the 2nd day after modeling,the low-and high-dose linagliptin groups were orally administered linagliptin (2 and 10 mg/kg,respectively) once daily. After modeling for 3 weeks,serum macrophage polarization marker protein and inflammatory factor levels were detected;skull samples were collected for micro-CT scanning,bone parameter analysis,and hematoxylin-eosin staining to evaluate osteolysis and morphological changes.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) Cell experiments:Both low and high doses of linagliptin significantly suppressed M1 polarization while promoting M2 polarization compared to the M1-induced group (P<0.01). Notably,the high-dose group exhibited a more pronounced inhibitory effect (P<0.01). Inflammatory factor mRNA expression was elevated in the M1-induced group compared with the control group (P<0.01),whereas inflammatory factor mRNA expression was significantly lower in the low-and high-dose linagliptin groups compared with the M1-induced group (P<0.01). There was a significant upregulation of mRNA expression of osteoclast functional markers in the osteoclast-induced group compared with the control group (P<0.01). Conversely,both low and high doses of linagliptin led to a substantial downregulation of mRNA expression of these markers compared with the osteoclast-induced group (P<0.01),with the high-dose group exhibiting a more pronounced reduction. (2) Animal experiments:Titanium particle implantation induced cranial bone resorption damage in mice. Treatment with linagliptin effectively mitigated this bone resorption,with the high-dose group showing superior efficacy. To conclude,linagliptin has been shown to modulate macrophage polarization,inhibit osteoclast activation,and have a protective effect on the skeletal system.
10.Effectiveness of an emergency medical information management system in civil airport emergencies
Kunlong DENG ; WanTing LI ; Xuemei CHEN ; Xingxing ZHANG ; Yanqiong ZHANG ; Wenhao LI
Modern Hospital 2025;25(11):1765-1769,1773
Objective This study aims to develop and evaluate an emergency medical information management system for the medical rescue of mass casualties in public health emergencies at civil airports,focusing on on-site triage and emergency treatment.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted to compare the effects of on-site emergency drills for mass-casualty rescue in public health emergencies at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Emergency Center in 2018 and 2024.The 2018 drills involving 21 casualties for which conventional emergency medical rescue equipment and procedures were utilized were set as a control group,while the 2024 drills involving 19 casualties for which an emergency medical information processing system were set as an experimental group.Data were analyzed using descriptive epidemiology,chi-square test,and t-test in terms of in-jury conditions,triage time,and total transfer and handover time.By integrating the entire process and all elements to achieve in-formation-based handling in the practical emergency medical rescue drills,the role and advantages of the emergency medical in-formation processing system in scientific command,rapid response,rapid triage,and emergency treatment for mass casualties in public health emergencies were examined.Results The two drills had no difference in the number of casualties(x2=0.054,P=0.973).The time spent on casualty triage and the total time for transfer and handover in 2024 were significantly reduced com-pared with those in 2018(t′=18.992,14.787,both P<0.001).Conclusion The emergency medical information management system enhances the command,response capabilities and rescue efficiency and level of emergency medical rescue of mass casual-ties in public health emergencies at civil airports.It has promoted the informatization,digitalization and intelligence construction of emergency medical rescue for public health emergencies at civil airports in China,thereby offering a reference for optimizing the informatization model of emergency medical rescue at civil airports in China.

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