1.Rapid Identification of Different Parts of Nardostachys jatamansi Based on HS-SPME-GC-MS and Ultra-fast Gas Phase Electronic Nose
Tao WANG ; Xiaoqin ZHAO ; Yang WEN ; Momeimei QU ; Min LI ; Jing WEI ; Xiaoming BAO ; Ying LI ; Yuan LIU ; Xiao LUO ; Wenbing LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(2):182-191
ObjectiveTo establish a model that can quickly identify the aroma components in different parts of Nardostachys jatamansi, so as to provide a quality control basis for the market circulation and clinical use of N. jatamansi. MethodsHeadspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(HS-SPME-GC-MS) combined with Smart aroma database and National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST) database were used to characterize the aroma components in different parts of N. jatamansi, and the aroma components were quantified according to relative response factor(RRF) and three internal standards, and the markers of aroma differences in different parts of N. jatamansi were identified by orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA) and cluster thermal analysis based on variable importance in the projection(VIP) value >1 and P<0.01. The odor data of different parts of N. jatamansi were collected by Heracles Ⅱ Neo ultra-fast gas phase electronic nose, and the correlation between compound types of aroma components collected by the ultra-fast gas phase electronic nose and the detection results of HS-SPME-GC-MS was investigated by drawing odor fingerprints and odor response radargrams. Chromatographic peak information with distinguishing ability≥0.700 and peak area≥200 was selected as sensor data, and the rapid identification model of different parts of N. jatamansi was established by principal component analysis(PCA), discriminant factor alysis(DFA), soft independent modeling of class analogies(SIMCA) and statistical quality control analysis(SQCA). ResultsThe HS-SPME-GC-MS results showed that there were 28 common components in the underground and aboveground parts of N. jatamansi, of which 22 could be quantified and 12 significantly different components were screened out. Among these 12 components, the contents of five components(ethyl isovalerate, 2-pentylfuran, benzyl alcohol, nonanal and glacial acetic acid,) in the aboveground part of N. jatamansi were significantly higher than those in the underground part(P<0.01), the contents of β-ionone, patchouli alcohol, α-caryophyllene, linalyl butyrate, valencene, 1,8-cineole and p-cymene in the underground part of N. jatamansi were significantly higher than those in the aboveground part(P<0.01). Heracles Ⅱ Neo electronic nose results showed that the PCA discrimination index of the underground and aboveground parts of N. jatamansi was 82, and the contribution rates of the principal component factors were 99.94% and 99.89% when 2 and 3 principal components were extracted, respectively. The contribution rate of the discriminant factor 1 of the DFA model constructed on the basis of PCA was 100%, the validation score of the SIMCA model for discrimination of the two parts was 99, and SQCA could clearly distinguish different parts of N. jatamansi. ConclusionHS-SPME-GC-MS can clarify the differential markers of underground and aboveground parts of N. jatamansi. The four analytical models provided by Heracles Ⅱ Neo electronic nose(PCA, DFA, SIMCA and SQCA) can realize the rapid identification of different parts of N. jatamansi. Combining the two results, it is speculated that terpenes and carboxylic acids may be the main factors contributing to the difference in aroma between the underground and aboveground parts of N. jatamansi.
2.AI Rudi's Experience in Diagnosing and Treating Skin Pruritus Based on the "Unity of Restoring Form, Regulating Qi,and Harmonizing Spirit"
Wei SONG ; Tianlin YANG ; Shuihan ZHOU ; Jie ZHANG ; Qianying YU ; Min XIAO ;
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(9):883-889
This paper summarizes Professor AI Rudi's experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin pruritus based on the "unity of restoring form, regulating qi, and harmonizing spirit", employing internal herbal medicine combined with external treatments. It is believed that the core pathogenesis of pruritus is the "imbalance of form, qi, and spirit", with disturbed spirit as the onset, disordered qi as the key pathogenic factor, and physical changes as the manifestation of the disease. The treatment principle follows "restoring form-regulating qi-harmonizing spirit", with a combination of internal and external therapies, and differentiation based on deficiency and excess. For excess conditions caused by pathogenic disturbances to the heart spirit, treatment is based on different patterns of wind-heat, damp-heat, and blood-heat, using Sangye (Morus alba)-Sangbaipi (Morus alba cortex)-Longchi (Draconis os) to disperse wind and clear heat, calm the spirit; Difuzi (Kochia scoparia)-Qinghao (Artemisia annua)-Tanxiang (Santalum album) to clear damp-heat and aromatically open the spirit; Mudanpi (Paeonia suffruticosa)-Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)-Shuiniujiao (Bubalus bubalis cornua) to cool the blood, activate circulation, and calm the spirit. For deficiency conditions caused by insufficient nourishment of the heart spirit, treatment is based on patterns of qi deficiency or blood deficiency, using Huangqi (Astragalus membranaceus)-Fuping (Lemna minor)-Wuweizi (Schisandra chinensis) to tonify the qi and stabilize the exterior; Heshouwu (Polygonum multiflorum)-Jili (Tribulus terrestris)-Shouwuteng (Polygonum multiflorum vine) to nourish the blood, moisten dryness, and calm the spirit. External treatments integrate traditional Chinese medicine therapies such as medicinal baths, gua sha, and ear acupuncture, with custom herbal wash formulas for restoring form, jojoba oil gua sha for regulating qi, and ear seed therapy using Wangbuliuxing (Vaccaria segetalis) for harmonizing the spirit, achieving a holistic treatment effect for form, qi, and spirit.
3.AI Rudi's Experience in Treating Skin Abscesses with the "Three Parts and Six Methods" Through Combination of Internal and External Therapies
Wei SONG ; Yang ZHOU ; Shuihan ZHOU ; Min XIAO ;
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(12):1207-1211
This paper summarizes Professor AI Rudi's clinical experience in treating skin abscesses using the method of "three parts and six methods", which emphasize a combined internal and external therapeutic approach. He identifies retained pathogenic heat in the skin as the key etiological factor and proposes treatment principles tailored to the anatomical location of the lesions. For abscesses in the upper part of the body (head, face and neck), wind-heat and blood-heat are considered dominant, and the treatment focuses on dispersing the exterior, clearing heat, cooling the blood, and reducing swelling, with custom formulations such as self-fomulated Shufeng Xiaodu Decoction (疏风消毒饮) and Jiedu Xiaozhong Decoction (解毒消肿汤). For those in the middle part of the body (chest, abdomen, back and upper limbs), constrained heat and deficiency-heat predominate, and the treatment aims to relieve internal heat stagnation, reduce swelling, and expel toxins, using formulations like self-fomulated Qinggan Jiedu Decoction (清肝解毒汤) and Xiaozhong Erchen Decoction (消肿二陈汤). For abscesses in the lower part of the body in the (buttocks, perineum and lower limbs), damp-heat and stagnant heat are the main patterns, and the strategy is to clear damp-heat and resolve blood stasis, with formulations such as self-fomulated Jiedu Simiao Powder (解毒四妙散) and Qingjie Sanyu Decoction (清解散瘀汤). External therapies are equally emphasized: for unruptured lesions, self-fomulated Wumiao Ointment (五妙膏) is used to detoxify and reduce swelling, while for ruptured lesions, Danhuang Oil (蛋黄油) is applied to promote wound healing and relieve pain.
4.Analyzing the influencing factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in passenger drivers
Xinyang YU ; Yingfei XIANG ; Yonglin LUO ; Meifang XU ; Xiao YIN ; Min YANG ; Huiqing CHEN ; Shijie HU
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(2):155-159
Objective To investigate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in passenger drivers and its influencing factors. Methods A total of 951 passenger drivers in Guangdong Province were selected as the research subjects using the judgmental sampling method. A Musculoskeletal Injury Questionnaire was employed to assess the prevalence of WMSDs in the past year. Results The prevalence of WMSDs in passenger drivers was 41.11%. The result of multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that married drivers had a higher risk of WMSDs than single drivers (P<0.05). The lower the frequency of physical exercise, the longer the driving time per week, the longer the continuous driving time, the more restricted the driving working space, the poorer the foot comfort during driving, and the more affected the normal meal, the higher the risk of WMSDs (all P<0.05). The risk of WMSDs in drivers with sleep time ≤ 8.0 h/d was higher than that in drivers with sleep time > 8.0 h/d (P<0.01), and the risk of WMSDs in drivers with the same posture for a long time on the shoulder was higher than that in drivers without this poor working posture (P<0.01). Conclusion WMSDs were prevalent among passenger drivers, which was associated with demographic and adverse ergonomic factors. Intervention on lifestyle and adverse ergonomic factors could further reduce the risk of WMSDs of passenger drivers.
5.Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer
Pei-Yang LI ; Feng-Qi LI ; Xiao-Jun HOU ; Xue-Ren LI ; Xin MU ; Hui-Min LIU ; Shou-Chun PENG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(8):1998-2017
Lung cancer is the most common malignant tumor worldwide, ranking first in both incidence and mortality rates. According to the latest statistics from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), approximately 2.5 million new cases and around 1.8 million deaths from lung cancer occurred in 2022, placing a tremendous burden on global healthcare systems. The high mortality rate of lung cancer is closely linked to its subtle early symptoms, which often lead to diagnosis at advanced stages. This not only complicates treatment but also results in substantial economic losses. Current treatment options for lung cancer include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted drug therapy, and immunotherapy. Among these, immunotherapy has emerged as the most groundbreaking advancement in recent years, owing to its unique antitumor mechanisms and impressive clinical benefits. Unlike traditional therapies such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy, immunotherapy activates or enhances the patient’s immune system to recognize and eliminate tumor cells. It offers advantages such as more durable therapeutic effects and relatively fewer toxic side effects. The main approaches to lung cancer immunotherapy include immune checkpoint inhibitors, tumor-specific antigen-targeted therapies, adoptive cell therapies, cancer vaccines, and oncolytic virus therapies. Among these, immune checkpoint inhibitors and tumor-specific antigen-targeted therapies have received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical use in lung cancer, significantly improving outcomes for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Although other immunotherapy strategies are still in clinical trials, they show great potential in improving treatment precision and efficacy. This article systematically reviews the latest research progress in lung cancer immunotherapy, including the development of novel immune checkpoint molecules, optimization of treatment strategies, identification of predictive biomarkers, and findings from recent clinical trials. It also discusses the current challenges in the field and outlines future directions, such as the development of next-generation immunotherapeutic agents, exploration of more effective combination regimens, and the establishment of precise efficacy prediction systems. The aim is to provide a valuable reference for the continued advancement of lung cancer immunotherapy.
6.Association between elevated blood pressure and increased pulse wave velocity in adolescents
ZHANG Xiao, WANG Yuedong, ZHAO Min, YANG Lili, XI Bo
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(11):1653-1657
Objective:
To explore the association between blood pressure levels and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) in adolescents, so as to provide a scientific basis for early prevention and control of cardiovascular disease.
Methods:
The study utilized data from the October to December 2023 survey conducted by of the Huantai Child Cardiovascular Health Cohort, which included 1 197 adolescents aged 12-17 years. According to the Reference of Screening for Elevated Blood Pressure among Children and Adolescents aged 7-18 years, participants were classified into normal, high normal, and elevated blood pressure groups. The baPWV elevation was defined as a baPWV value greater than or equal to the 90th percentile of the sex and age specific baPWV values in the study population. The association between elevated blood pressure and increased baPWV was assessed by binary Logistic regression models. Restricted cubic spline model was applied to evaluate the dose response curve of the relationship between blood pressure Z scores and increased baPWV.
Results:
Among adolescents, the prevalence of high normal and elevated blood pressure were 22.6% and 14.1%, respectively. The mean baPWV values were 918, 978 and 1 030 cm/s in the normal, high normal, and elevated blood pressure groups, respectively. The prevalence rates of elevated baPWV were 7.3%, 9.6% and 27.2% in these three groups correspondingly. Logistic regression analysis showed that, after adjusting for covariates, both high normal and elevated blood pressure were significantly associated with higher odds of increased baPWV[ OR(95%CI )=1.87(1.08-3.20) and 8.24(4.73-14.50), both P < 0.05]. Linear dose response associations were identified between systolic and diastolic blood pressure Z scores and increased baPWV ( P non linearity>0.05).
Conclusions
Elevated blood pressure in adolescents is positively associated with high baPWV. Greater emphasis should therefore be placed on blood pressure monitoring and health management during adolescence.
7.Effect and mechanism of microRNA-133A-3p on breast cancer cells
Cai-Ping TIAN ; Jian-Ping MIN ; Xiao JING ; Sui-Sheng YANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(1):37-41
Objective To explore the effect and mechanism of microRNA-133a-3p(miR-133a-3p)on invasion and apoptosis of breast cancer cells through targeted regulation of cullin-associated NEDD8-dissociated 1(CAND1).Methods MCF-7 cells were divided into overexpression group(mimics miR-133 a-3p transfection),NC group(mimics control transfection),co-transfection group(mimics miR-133a-3p transfection with pcDNA-CAND1 co-transfection)and control group(only adding the same amount of transfection reagents).Flow cytometry was used to detect cell apoptosis,Transwell assay was used to detect cell invasion,and real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to detect miR-133a-3p and CAND1 expression.Results After transfection,the expression levels of miR-133a-3p in control group,NC group,overexpression group and co-transfection group were 0.50±0.08,0.51±0.09,1.06±0.10 and 1.05±0.15,respectively;the expression of CAND1 mRNA were 0.91±0.09,0.91±0.07,0.80±0.10 and 1.21±0.10,respectively.There were statistically significant differences in the above indexes between the co-transfection group and the control group,the NC group(all P<0.05),and there were statistically significant differences between the overexpression group and the control group,the NC group(all P<0.05).The apoptosis rates in control group,NC group,overexpression group and co-transfection group were(7.88±1.62)%,(8.87±2.01)%,(53.41±5.46)%,(29.54±3.78)%,respectively.The number of invasive cells in control group,NC group,overexpression group and co-transfection group were 161.02±10.31,155.87±12.30,85.21±9.11 and 118.37±10.84,respectively.There were statistically significant differences in the above indexes between transfection group and overexpression group,control group and NC group(all P<0.05),and there were statistically significant differences between overexpression group and control group and NC group(all P<0.05).Conclusion Overexpression of miR-133a-3p in human breast cancer cells MCF-7 can inhibit CAND1 and promote apoptosis and invasion of MCF-7 cells.
8.Effects of liver-specific knockout of AMPKα on glycometabolism genes in mice
Hui-Ming ZHANG ; Qian GAO ; Yan-Bo HU ; Xiao-Ru ZHANG ; Zhong-Yue ZHANG ; Yan YANG ; Feng GAO ; Min-Jie WANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(8):1184-1188
Objective To investigate the effects of liver-specific knockout of adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase α(AMPKα)on pancreatic function and glucose metabolism-related genes in mice.Methods AMPKα1/α2flox/flox mice were divided into blank group(common feed)and model group(60%high fat choline deficiency feet)with eight mice in each group,and another 8 AMPKα1/α2flox/flox/Alb-Cre+mice were divided into the knockout group(60%high fat choline deficiency feet).The kit detected the levels of blood lipids and liver function indexes.The differential genes in the mouse pancreas were detected by transcriptome sequencing.The expression of differential genes in mice was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting.Results The levels of triglyceride in the blank group,model group and knockout group were(0.94±0.11),(0.71±0.14)and(1.05±0.17)mmol·L-1;the levels of triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein were(1.62±0.07),(0.44±0.08)and(0.90±0.06)mmol·L-1;the levels of glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase were(7.02±5.87),(15.60±3.15)and(22.70±2.14)U·L-1;the levels of glutamic pyruvic transaminase were(14.56±11.55),(48.64±15.84)and(75.40±11.96)U·L-1;the expression levels of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase 1(PCK1)mRNA were 1.00±0,1.37±0.25 and 0.31±0.18;the relative expression levels of PCK1 protein were 0.77±0.27,1.23±0.43 and 0.51±0.40,respectively.Significant differences existed in the above indexes between the knockout group and the model group(all P<0.05).Conclusion PCK1 gene may be an essential gene mediating the effect of liver AMPKα on islet function.
9.Pharmacokinetics study of single and multiple doses of azvudine in healthy young and elderly subjects
Yu ZHANG ; Xiao-Jian LIU ; Hao-Shuang JU ; Bin-Yuan HE ; Yuan-Hao WAN ; Li-Wei CHAI ; Le-Yang REN ; Min LÜ ; Ya-Qiang JIA ; Wei ZHANG ; Ping XU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(9):1316-1320
Objective To evaluate the pharmacokinetic characteristics and safety of single and multiple oral azvudine tablets in healthy young and elderly Chinese subjects.Methods This was a open-label and parallel-group study.The trial consisted of two groups:healthy young subjects group and healthy elderly subjects group,with 12 subjects in each group.Enrolled subjects were first given a single dose,fasting oral azvudine tablet 5 mg,after a 3-day cleansing period entered the multiple dose phase,fasting oral azvudine tablet 5 mg·d-1 for 7 days.Results After a single dose of azvudine 5 mg,Cmax and AUC0-∞ were(4.76±2.12)ng·mL-1,(6.53±2.20)ng·mL-1·h,and Tmax,t1/2 were 0.75,1.87 h in young subjects;Cmax and AUC0-∞ were(6.40±3.25)ng·mL-1,(9.50±3.70)ng·mL-1·h,and Tmax,t1/2 were 0.63,2.66 h in elderly subjects.After a multiple dose of azvudine 5 mg·d-1 for 7 d,Cmax and AUC0-∞ were(3.26±1.61)ng·mL-1,(5.38±2.19)ng·mL-1·h,and Tmax,ss,t1/2,ss were 0.88,2.13 h in young subjects;Cmax,ss and AUC0-∞,ss were(3.97±2.09)ng·mL-1,(6.71±3.26)ng·mL-1·h,and Tmax,ss,t1/2,ss were 0.75,2.56 h in elderly subjects.Elderly/young geometric mean ratios and 90%CIs were 128.37%(88.23%-186.76%),139.93%(105.42%-185.72%),140.03%(106.33%-184.41%)for azvudine Cmax,AUC0-t,AUC0-∞ after a single dose,and were 118.66%(80.83%-174.20%),118.41%(83.60%-167.69%),118.95%(84.78%-166.89%)for azvudine Cmax,AUC0-t,AUC0_∞ after a multiple dose of azvudine 5 mg·d-1 for 7 d.Conclusion After single and multiple oral administration of azvudine tablets,systemic exposure to azvudine was higher in healthy elderly subjects compared with healthy young subjects.After taking azvudine tablets,the types,severity and incidence of adverse events and adverse drug reactions in healthy elderly people were not significantly different from those in healthy young subjects.Azvudine was found to be safe and well tolerated in healthy elderly subjects.
10.Protective effect and mechanism of Icariin on oxidative stress injury in neurons
Yu-Meng DU ; Si-Min YANG ; Xiao-Tong QIN ; Yan LI ; Rui-Jun JU ; Xiao-Ming PENG ; Xiao-Qiang YAN ; Jie GUAN ; Ling-Yue MA
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(13):1869-1873
Objective To explore the protective mechanism of icariin on neuronal oxidative damage,providing a basic pharmacological basis for the treatment of cognitive impairment.Methods Glutamate was used to induce oxidative stress injury in HT22 cells.HT22 cells were divided into control group(normal cultured cells),model group(glutamate injury model)and experimental-L,-M,-H groups(5,10 and 20 μmol·L-1 icariin pretreatment for modeling,respectively).Cell proliferation was detected by cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)method;cytotoxicity was detected by lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)method;reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels were detected by flow cytometry;superoxide dismutase(SOD)levels were detected by biochemical kits;the expression levels of Kelch-like epichlorohydrin-related protein-1(Keap1),nuclear factor E2-related factor 2(Nrf2)were detected by Western blotting;the corresponding mRNA expression was detected by real-time fluorescence quantification polymerose chain reaction.Results The cell viability of control group,model group and experimental-L,-M,-H groups were(100.00±1.31)%,(66.38±2.44)%,(72.07±4.95)%,(82.41±3.57)%and(87.97±4.98)%;LDH release were(0.48±0.52)%,(18.82±2.09)%,(15.32±1.17)%,(10.37±1.39)%and(6.51±0.87)%;ROS level were(14.23±1.13)%,(41.74±1.60)%,(35.69±1.08)%,(33.28±1.69)%and(30.32±2.03)%;SOD levels were(54.84±1.17),(37.95±1.13),(48.02±1.28),(50.56±1.34)and(52.55±1.04)U·mg-1;Keap1 protein levels were 0.36±0.01,0.52±0.03,0.46±0.04,0.39±0.09 and 0.35±0.12;Nrf2 protein levels were 0.29±0.02,0.13±0.08,0.18±0.03,0.21±0.11 and 0.26±0.04;catalase(CAT)mRNA levels were 1.01±0.08,0.81±0.06,0.90±0.04,1.05±0.15 and 1.33±0.26;SOD mRNA levels were 1.09±0.12,0.83±0.03,0.86±0.08,0.94±0.08 and 1.09±0.16.Among the above indicators,the differences between the model group and the control group were statistically significant(all P<0.01);the differences between the experimental-M,-H groups and the model group were statistically significant(P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Icariin may activate the Keap1/Nrf2/antioxidant response element(ARE)signaling pathway,regulate the expression of related proteins,and reduce the level of ROS to effectively alleviate oxidative stress injury in neuronal cells.


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