1.Acacetin Ameliorates Hyperuricemia by Regulating Uric Acid Transporter and NF-κB/NLRP3 Signaling Pathway
Xuanxia WU ; Juan BU ; YELEDAN·MAHAN ; Shengnan ZHANG ; Xiaoling ZHANG ; Ling ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(1):191-198
ObjectiveTo investigate the uric acid-lowering effects and mechanisms of acacetin on hyperuricemia (HUA) in mice. MethodsOteracil potassium and adenine were used to establish the mouse model of HUA. Male Kunming mice (n=48) were randomized into six groups: control, model, low-dose (12.5 mg·kg-1) acacetin, medium-dose (25 mg·kg-1) acacetin, high-dose (50 mg·kg-1) acacetin, and allopurinol (10 mg·kg-1). Each group received continuous gavage administration for 21 days. An automatic biochemical analyzer was used to measure the levels of uric acid (UA), creatinine (Cr), urea nitrogen (BUN), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Additionally, the activity of xanthine oxidase (XOD) in the liver and the levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-18 in the serum were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Pathological changes in the renal tissue were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. Western blot was employed to determine the levels of glucose transporter 9 (GLUT9), urate transporter 1 (URAT1), phospho-NF-κB p65 (p-NF-κB p65), and nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) in the renal tissue. ResultsCompared with the control group, the model group showed elevated levels of UA, Cr, BUN, ALT, and AST, increased activity of XOD in the liver(P<0.01), raised levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-18 in the serum(P<0.01), and significantly up-regulated expression of GLUT9, URAT1, p-NF-κB p65, and NLRP3 in the renal tissue(P<0.01). Compared with the model group, acacetin reduced the UA level in a dose-dependent manner, significantly improved liver and kidney functions, decreased the XOD activity in the liver, ameliorated the pathological changes in the renal tissue, down-regulated the expression of GLUT9, URAT1, p-NF-κB p65 and NLRP3 in the renal tissue(P<0.01), and lowered the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-18 in the serum(P<0.01). ConclusionAcacetin can ameliorate HUA by decreasing uric acid production, increasing uric acid excretion, and inhibiting the NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway. Therefore, acacetin may be a potential drug for the treatment of HUA.
2.Association of outdoor activity time and sleep duration with screening myopia in primary school students
LIU Xiaoling, LI Tingting, CAO Caiyun, YANG Feng, TAO Shuman, WU Xiaoyan, XU Shaojun, TAO Fangbiao
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(2):279-282
Objective:
To explore the association of outdoor activity time and sleep duration with screening myopia in primary school students, so as to provide strategies for myopia prevention.
Methods:
Through a convenience sampling method, a survey was conducted among 4 248 primary school students aged 7-13 years from three primary schools in Xihu District, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province from May to July, 2023. The average daily outdoor activity time and sleep duration on both weekdays and weekends were investigated in primary school students by using a self designed questionnaire. Uncorrected visual acuity tests and non cycloplegic autorefraction were measured by professional optometrists. Inter group comparisons were conducted using the Chi square test. Logistic regression model was used to analyze the association of outdoor activity time and sleep duration with screening myopia.
Results:
The detection rate of screening myopia in primary school students was 33.6%, with the rate in boys (32.0%) lower than that in girls (35.3%), and the difference was statistically significant ( χ 2=5.11, P =0.02). The analysis results of Logistic regression showed that after adjusting for factors such as gender, grade and parental education level, both average daily outdoor activity time <2 h on both weekdays and weekends ( OR =1.27, 95% CI =1.11-1.46) and sleep duration <10 h ( OR =1.17, 95% CI =1.01- 1.35 ), as well as their combined effect ( OR =1.57, 95% CI =1.25-1.98), were associated with an increased risk of screening myopia in primary school students(all P <0.05). Subgroup analysis results indicated that compared to boys ( OR =1.46, 95% CI = 1.07 -1.99), girls( OR =1.73, 95% CI =1.22-2.44) with insufficient outdoor activity time and sleep duration had a higher risk of screening myopia(both P <0.05).
Conclusions
There is a negative correlation of outdoor activity time and sleep duration with screening myopia in primary school students. Outdoor activity time and extending sleep duration should be increased to reduce the risk of myopia in primary school students.
3.Construction and evaluation of the pharmaceutical affairs management system for externally dispensed medications in medical institutions
Hongbao XIE ; Xiaoling YU ; Zhenwei CHEN ; Cuihong WU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(11):1393-1397
OBJECTIVE To establish a pharmaceutical management system for externally dispensed medicines in medical institutions, so as to improve medication safety and regulatory efficiency. METHODS Based on policy analysis and hospital practice, a pharmaceutical management system for externally dispensed medicines was constructed by integrating institutional frameworks, an information‑based platform and management procedures, and the management effectiveness was evaluated. RESULTS Our hospital formulated the Regulations on the Management of Externally Dispensed Medicines , which standardized catalogue selection, prescription issuance, acceptance and use, supervision and evaluation. An information‑based management platform for externally dispensed medicines was built relying on the hospital information system, enabling electronic prescription circulation, intelligent prescription review and whole‑process traceability. Institutional requirements and platform functions were embedded into three core management procedures, namely catalogue selection, prescription issuance, and medicine acceptance and use, forming a closed‑loop working mechanism. After the implementation of the management system, compared with pre‑implementation, the qualified rate of externally dispensed prescriptions increased from 85.2% to 99.3% ( P <0.001), the automatic prescription review pass rate exceeded 95%, the prescription review duration shortened from 7.2 min to 1.8 min ( P <0.001). All dimensional satisfaction scores of patients and medical staff were significantly improved, the standardization awareness of medical staff reached 100%. CONCLUSIONS The construction of a pharmaceutical management system for externally dispensed medicines with standardized institutional frameworks, informatized platforms and standardized procedures effectively enhances the rationality and management efficiency of externally dispensed prescription medicines, and provides a replicable practical pathway for the management of externally dispensed medicines in medical institutions.
4.Study on the mechanism of Jiawei Jisheng Shenqi Decoction regulating HIF-1α/Notch pathway to improve hypoxia and antagonize liver cirrhosis
Yiling MO ; Xiaoling ZHOU ; Lin LIU ; Dongqi SUN ; Teng WU ; Yi LUO ; Bowen RUAN ; Yueming WANG ; Yao JIA
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(2):1-12
Objective To explore the mechanism of Jiawei Jisheng Shenqi Decoction in improving the hypoxic microenvironment and antagonizing liver cirrhosis.Methods In vivo experiments were conducted using a rat model of carbon tetrachloride(CCL4)-induced liver cirrhosis.Rats were divided into normal,model,colchicine,JWJSSQ low-dose,JWJSSQ medium-dose,and JWJSSQ high-dose group.Pathological changes in liver tissues in each group were examined by hematoxylin and eosin(HE)and Masson staining,changes in serum liver function were detected using test kits,levels of hyaluronic acid(HA),laminin(LN),procollagen Ⅲ(PC Ⅲ),and collagen typeⅣ(COL4)were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA),and protein expression levels of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α),Notch1,Jagged1,and α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)were detected by Western blot.In vitro experiments were conducted in HSC-T6 cells,and the optimal concentration of CoCl2(100 μ mol/L,200μmol/L,400 μmol/L,600 μmol/L and 800 μmol/L)in the cultured cells and the optimal concentration of drug-containing serum(5%,10%,15%,20%)were determined by Cell Counting Kit-8(CCK-8)assay.The migration ability of cells in each group was detected by scratch testing,and changes in the apoptosis rates were determined by flow cytometry.Protein expression levels of HIF-1α,Notch1,Jagged1,α-SMA,matrix metallopeptidase 9(MMP9),and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1(TIMP-1)were detected by Western blot.Results In the in vivo experiments,liver swelling,inflammatory cell infiltration,collagen deposition,and the appearance of pseudolobules were significantly increased in the model group compared with those in the normal group.Serum levels of alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),HA,LN,PCⅢ,and COL4 were significantly increased and albumin(ALB)was significantly decreased in the model group,while liver levels of HIF-1α,Notch1,Jagged1,and α-SMA proteins were significantly increased(P<0.01).Liver swelling,inflammatory cell infiltration,and collagen deposition were significantly reduced in each treatment group compared with those in the model group,and the degree of fibrosis was reduced.Serum ALT,AST,HA,LN,PCⅢ,and COL4 were significantly decreased and ALB was significantly increased,while liver levels of HIF-1α,Notch1,Jagged1,and α-SMA proteins were also significantly decreased to varying degrees(P<0.05).In the in vitro experiments,hypoxia promoted HSC-T6 migration and reduced apoptosis,increased the protein expression levels of HIF-1α,Notch1,Jagged1,α-SMA,and TIMP-1,and reduced the expression levels of MMP9(P<0.01).Serum containing Jiawei Jisheng Shenqi Decoction inhibited HSC-T6 migration,promoted HSC-T6 apoptosis,lowered the expression of HIF-1α,Notch1,Jagged1,α-SMA,and TIMP-1 proteins,and enhanced the expression of MMP9 protein(P<0.01).The inhibitory effect of Jiawei Jisheng Shenqi on HSC-T6 cell activation was reversed by the HIF-1α agonist dimethyloxalylglycine.Conclusions Jiawei Jisheng Shenqi Decoction can improve the hypoxic microenvironment via the HIF-1α/Notch pathway,thereby exerting an anti-liver cirrhosis effect.
5.Application of mobile application-based decision support tools in patient treatment decision-making: a scoping review
Yaping GUAN ; Xiaoling BAI ; Juan WU ; Shihong GUO ; Zhongsha CHENG ; Bingxue TANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(8):1115-1120
Objective:To analyze the application of mobile application-based decision support tools in patient treatment decision-making both domestically and internationally, and to provide references and insights for future research in this area.Methods:A search was conducted in databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, Wanfang, China Biology Medicine disc, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science for relevant studies on the application of mobile application-based decision support tools in patient treatment decision-making, with the search period extending from database inception to April 1, 2024. The scope review methodology by Arksey and O'Malley was used to guide the literature summary and analysis.Results:A total of 9 studies were included in the review. The main presentation forms of mobile application-based decision support tools in patient treatment decision-making were text, charts, and videos. The main contents included assessing patients' decision-making needs, providing informational support, and summarizing the decision-making process. The evaluation criteria focused on 2 areas: decision quality (preparedness for decision-making, self-efficacy, decision conflict, regret, actual participation, satisfaction, knowledge of the disease, and treatment choices) and psychological state.Conclusions:It is recommended that future researchers fully consider patients' treatment decision-making needs and preferences, provide a more diverse range of information presentation methods, and strengthen the comprehensiveness and scientific basis of the content. These improvements aim to enhance decision quality and, through multi-center, large-sample, high-quality studies, further explore the effectiveness of these tools in clinical applications, thereby providing more evidence for their widespread adoption.
6.Clinical study on the application of antimicrobial peptide spray in the prevention and treatment of che-moradiotherapy-associated oral mucositis in patients with hematologic malignancies
Xiaoling CHEN ; Luming DENG ; Kefeng WU ; Xiaoli MA ; Jinqi HUANG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2025;41(5):630-635
Objective:To evaluate the preventive effect of an antimicrobial peptide spray on chemoradiotherapy-induced oral mu-cositis in patients with hematologic malignancies.Methods:From December 2021 to July 2023,a total of 191 newly diagnosed pa-tients with hematologic malignancies undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy at our hospital were included in the study.Patients were divided into a treatment group(n=124,received antimicrobial peptide spray)and a control group(n=67,received placebo spray).All patients underwent standardized chemoradiotherapy regimens and oral care.Outcomes compared between groups includ-ed the incidence and severity of oral mucositis,ulcer healing time,pain scores,antibiotic usage,inflammatory markers[C-reactive protein(CRP),procalcitonin(PCT)],duration of neutropenia,adverse events,and quality of life.Results:The incidence of oral mucositis in the treatment group was significantly lower than in the control group(12.90%vs.31.34%,P<0.05),with a relative risk reduction(RRR)of 58.84%,absolute risk reduction(ARR)of 18.44%,and a number needed to treat(NNT)of 5.423.The treatment group showed shorter ulcer healing time,lower pain scores,reduced antibiotic usage and intensity,lower mean levels of CRP and PCT,and a shorter duration of neutropenia.The incidence of exacerbated local pain and drug-related adverse reactions was also significantly lower in the treatment group,compared to the control group(P<0.05),with no evident systemic toxicity ob-served.Patients in the treatment group reported higher quality of life and satisfaction scores(both P<0.05).Conclusion:The an-timicrobial peptide spray effectively reduces the incidence and severity of chemoradiotherapy-associated oral mucositis,mitigates in-flammation and infection risk,and improves quality of life.
7.Research progress on the role of myeloid-derived suppressor cells in tuber-culosis
Jiaxue ZHANG ; Xiaoping WANG ; Li LIU ; Qinmei MA ; Guangcun DENG ; Xiaoling WU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(5):712-720
Tuberculosis,as a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis(MTB)infection,presenting a serious threat to human and animal health.When human body is infected by MTB,it quickly initiates an immune response,in which T lymphocyte-mediated cellular immunity plays a key role,as it can effectively recog-nize and eliminate MTB,serving as an important defense line for the body against MTB.However,during MTB in-fection process,myeloid-derived suppressor cells(MDSCs)undergo amplification and activation,which exhibit in-hibitory effect on the immune function of T lymphocytes and interfere the normal immune response of the body,making MTB easier to survive and reproduce in the body.This article discusses the role of MDSCs in the occu-rrence,development and prognosis of tuberculosis from two different perspectives,expects to provide new perspec-tives and ideas for the immunotherapy of tuberculosis as well as the research and development of targeted drugs,so as to open up a new way for the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis.
8.Analysis of the construction status and framework of the standard system of smart health and elderly care in China
Dongqi LIU ; Weihua XU ; Xiaoling QIN ; Yanmei WU ; Li ZHAO
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2025;27(1):6-11
Objective:To analyze the current status of the standard system construction for smart health and elderly care in China,analyze the framework of the standard system,and propose policy recommendations for the construction of the standard system.Methods:The standard system of smart health and elderly care were searched on the websites of the State Council of China,the National Standard Information Public Service Platform,and the sub-websites of national,industry,local,group,and enterprise standards.Policy text analysis was used to explore the current status and framework of standard system construction.Results:Currently,67 standards related to smart health and elderly care in China were included,including 0 national standards,2 industry standard,10 local standards,31 group standards,and 24 enterprise standards.These standards formed a subsystem that covered general,data,product,platform,and service standards.Conclusion:The construction of the standard system of smart health and elderly care in China has achieved certain results,but there are still shortcomings,and it is necessary to strengthen the top-level design and build a perfect framework of the standard system.
9.Characteristics of Tumor-Associated Macrophages in Different Regions of Breast Cancer and Their Correlation with Clinicopathology via Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound
Le CHONG ; Luhua XIA ; Hongyu LI ; Zhiying JIA ; Xiulan WU ; Xiaoling LENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2025;33(2):158-164
Purpose To investigate the distribution characteristics of tumor-associated macrophages(TAM)in different regions of breast cancer with enhanced contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS),and to further explore the relationship between TAM and CEUS indicators and clinicopathology in different regions of breast cancer.Materials and Methods A total of 119 patients with suspected breast cancer admitted to the Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University from March 2021 to March 2023 were prospectively included.CEUS was applied to the tumor,and ultrasound-guided puncture biopsy was also taken.The lesions diagnosed as breast cancer by pathology was outlined the central area,marginal area and normal area next to the cancer,and was obtained the time intensity curves of different areas.The tissues were taken for immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry,and the TAM cells were stained and distinguished.The characteristics of TAM in different regions of breast cancer and its correlation with clinical pathology were analyzed,respectively.Results By immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry,there were significant differences in the number of TAM infiltration in the border area,central area and adjacent area of breast cancer(immunohistochemistry:F=382.326,P<0.05;flow cytometry:F=24.955,P<0.05).The characteristics of CEUS in three different regions showed that the TAM in the central region of breast cancer increased when filling defect appeared(t=2.631,P<0.05),but the TAM in the peripheral region was more(t=2.999,P<0.05).After angiography,lesions showed high perfusion,and there was significantly more TAM in the edge and central area of the lesion than that in normal area next to the cancer(t=5.529,P<0.05;t=2.584,P<0.05).Clinical stage was related to the TAM in three regions.When the clinical stage was high,there were more TAM in all three regions(t=6.658,2.367,2.400,all P<0.05).Histological grading was high,and TAM in all three areas was high(F=101.151,16.922,26.822,all P<0.05).Conclusion There was a decreasing trend of TAM in the marginal area,central area and adjacent tissues of breast cancer during CEUS.The edge region has more malignant CEUS characteristics than that in the central region and the normal region adjacent to cancer;and the number of TAM is more in breast cancer with late clinical grading,poor tissue differentiation and obvious contrast-enhanced ultrasound malignant characteristics.The distribution characteristics of TAM represent the malignant degree and metastatic probability of breast cancer to a certain extent,and TAM is a factor related to the invasion of breast cancer.
10.Study of protective effect of Tim-3 on sepsis-induced acute lung injury by promoting mitophagy of alveolar macrophages and inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation
Yunlong ZHU ; Fang WU ; Jie ZHANG ; Jiangtao DONG ; Su LIANG ; Xiaoling LIU ; Ju WANG ; Hui ZHANG ; Jiangdong WU ; Le ZHANG ; Xiling DENG ; Wanjiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(11):2567-2572
Objective:To investigate protective effect and mechanism of Tim-3 on sepsis-induced acute lung injury(ALI)by pro-moting mitophagy of alveolar macrophages and inhibiting activation of NLRP3 inflammasome.Methods:LPS-stimulated mouse alveo-lar macrophage(MH-S)model and sepsis-induced ALI mouse model were constructed.Tim-3 siRNA interference technique was used to knock down Tim-3 expression in MH-S cells,and anti-Tim-3 antibody mice were injected intraperitoneally to block Tim-3 function.Western blot was used to detect protein expressions of NLRP3,ASC,cleaved-caspase-1 and mitophagy-related proteins(LC3B,P62,PINK1 and Parkin)in MH-S cells and lung tissue of mice with sepsis-induced ALI.Laser confocal fluorescence staining was used to measure ROS level and mitochondrial membrane potential of MH-S cells.Pathological examination of lung tissue was performed in mice with sepsis-induced ALI in each group,and degree of lung tissue injury was evaluated by Smith scoring system.Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)and lung tissue were collected from mice with ALI induced by sepsis in each group.BCA protein quantification method was used to determine protein concentration in BALF.MPO activity in lung tissue was detected by colorimetry.MDA content in lung tissue was detected by TBA method.LC3B protein expression in lung tissue was detected by immunohistochemistry.Results:In mouse alveolar macrophages,Tim-3 knockdown could promote expressions of NLRP3,ASC,cleaved-caspase-1 and P62 proteins,increase ROS release,inhibit PINK1/Parkin pathway activation and LC3B protein expression,and reduce mitochondrial membrane potential.In mice with sepsis-induced ALI,Tim-3 functional blockade could promote expressions of NLRP3,ASC,cleaved-caspase-1 and P62 proteins in lung tissue,aggravate lung pathological injury and pulmonary edema,increase MPO activity and MDA content in lung tissue,and reduce positive rate of LC3B protein.Conclusion:Tim-3 plays a protective role in sepsis-induced ALI by promoting mitophagy in alveolar macrophages and inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation via PINK1/Parkin.


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