1.Clinical comprehensive evaluation of five marketed thrombopoietin receptor agonists in China
Yunjin ZHANG ; Xiaorong WU ; Zhiyun HUANG ; Meiyan ZHANG ; Fan ZHANG ; Hongtao LIU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(2):142-148
OBJECTIVE To conduct a clinical comprehensive evaluation of five marketed thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RA) approved in China, providing quantitative evidence for drug selection and therapeutic decision-making in medical institutions. METHODS Relevant data on Romiplostim for injection, Eltrombopag olamine tablets, Herombopag olamine tablets, Avatrombopag maleate tablets, and Lusutrombopag tablets were collected. Based on the Chinese Rapid Guide for Drug Evaluation and Selection in Medical Institutions (Second Edition), 12 formulations of these five TPO-RA were scored quantitatively and comparatively across five dimensions: pharmacological characteristics, efficacy, safety, cost-effectiveness, and other attributes. RESULTS The comprehensive scores of the 12 formulations ranged from 62.56 to 75.50 points, with most scoring ≥70 points. Using the highest-scoring formulation for each generic name as a representative, the overall rankings of the five TPO-RA were as follows: Lusutrombopag tablets (75.50 points), Eltrombopag olamine tablets (75.10 points), Avatrombopag maleate tablets (70.40 points), Romiplostim for injection (63.93 points), and Herombopag olamine tablets (63.52 points). Lusutrombopag tablets scored relatively high in pharmacological characteristics, safety, and cost-effectiveness, while Eltrombopag olamine tablets performed well in efficacy and cost-effectiveness. The other formulations showed varying scores across evaluation dimensions. CONCLUSIONS The five TPO-RA demonstrate favorable overall clinical value, with Lusutrombopag tablets and Eltrombopag olamine tablets ranking higher in comprehensive scores, these two drugs should be prioritized in drug selection and formula optimization by medical institutions.
2.Analysis of Microbiological and Parasitic Testing Results for Laboratory Animals in Jiangxi Province, 2020-2024
Fangping XIAO ; Lijuan XIONG ; Bo JIA ; Huan LIU ; Yongbing LUO ; Xiaorong WAN
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2026;46(1):119-126
Objective To assess the current status of microbial and parasitic quality control for laboratory animals in Jiangxi Province by analyzing microbiological and parasitic test results from production facilities between 2020 and 2024, and to provide a basis for enhancing quality control measures. MethodsIn accordance with the current national standards for laboratory animals at the time of testing, the Jiangxi Provincial Laboratory Animal Quality Inspection Station (affiliated to Institute of Occupational Medicine of Jiangxi) conducted microbial and parasitic testing on 451 laboratory animals of 4 species from 6 laboratory animal production units in Jiangxi Province between 2020 and 2024, and analyzed the quality status of laboratory animals in the province. ResultsPasteurella pneumotropica was detected in one mouse sample in 2020, with a detection rate of 5.00%. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected in one mouse sample and mouse hepatitis virus antibody was detected in another mouse sample in 2023, with a detection rate of 2.78%, respectively. No microorganisms or parasites that should be excluded from SPF grade mice as specified in the national standards were detected in 2021, 2022, or 2024, with a qualification rate of 100.00%. Pasteurella pneumotropica was detected in four rat samples in 2020, with a detection rate of 20.00%. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected in two rat samples in 2021, with a detection rate of 10.00%, and Tyzzer's disease agent antibody was detected in four rat samples in 2024, with a detection rate of 10.00%. No microorganisms or parasites that should be excluded from SPF grade rats as specified in the national standards were detected in 2022 or 2023, with a qualification rate of 100.00%. For rabbits and guinea pigs, no microorganisms or parasites required to be tested for conventional grade rabbits and guinea pigs as specified in the national standards were detected from 2020 to 2024, with the qualification rate of both species reaching 100.00%. ConclusionBased on the microbial and parasitic testing results, the quality of rabbits and guinea pigs in Jiangxi Province is satisfactory. However, some issues persist with rats and mice. It is recommended to enhance the quality of experimental animals in Jiangxi Province by increasing the frequency of random inspections by quality testing units or by improving the self-inspection capabilities of production and user facilities.
3.Potential utility of albumin-bilirubin and body mass index-based logistic model to predict survival outcome in non-small cell lung cancer with liver metastasis treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Lianxi SONG ; Qinqin XU ; Ting ZHONG ; Wenhuan GUO ; Shaoding LIN ; Wenjuan JIANG ; Zhan WANG ; Li DENG ; Zhe HUANG ; Haoyue QIN ; Huan YAN ; Xing ZHANG ; Fan TONG ; Ruiguang ZHANG ; Zhaoyi LIU ; Lin ZHANG ; Xiaorong DONG ; Ting LI ; Chao FANG ; Xue CHEN ; Jun DENG ; Jing WANG ; Nong YANG ; Liang ZENG ; Yongchang ZHANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(4):478-480
4.Research progress on GRIN1 gene mutation-related epilepsy: From mechanisms to clinical applications
Yanling TANG ; Xiaorong LIU ; Jia LI
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2025;42(8):697-703
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterized by abnormal synchronous discharges of brain neurons. The mutation of GRIN1, a key gene encoding the essential GluN1 subunit of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, is closely associated with the pathogenesis and progression of epilepsy. This review summarizes research advances in GRIN1 mutation-related epilepsy, with a focus on its molecular mechanisms, clinical phenotypes, factors influencing phenotypic heterogeneity, and treatment strategies. In terms of molecular mechanisms, GRIN1 mutations affect NMDA receptor function through gain-of-function and loss-of-function mechanisms. Clinical phenotypes show significant heterogeneity, including seizure types, age of onset, and comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders. This heterogeneity may be related to the domain where the mutation is located, the mutation type, and the degree of impact on receptor function. Regarding treatment, gain-of-function mutations can be managed with NMDA receptor antagonists, while loss-of-function mutations may be treated with positive allosteric modulators. The ketogenic diet has also demonstrated potential therapeutic effects. This review aims to provide references for basic research and clinical translation in GRIN1 mutation-related epilepsy, and to promote the development of precision diagnosis and treatment.
5.Etiological composition and clinical analysis of hypertension in 74 infants
Chen LING ; Zhi CHEN ; Hejia ZHANG ; Lei LEI ; Yue XI ; Suyun QIAN ; Lin HUA ; Xiaorong LIU
International Journal of Pediatrics 2025;52(2):127-131
Objective:To analyze the etiological composition and clinical characteristics of infant hypertension,and provide reference for its diagnosis and treatment.Methods:This is a retrospective case-control study.Retrospective investigation and analysis were conducted on the clinical data of infants discharged from Beijing Children's Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University with a diagnosis of "hypertension" from June 1,2016 to September 30,2021,including clinical manifestations,auxiliary examinations,treatment plans,and prognosis.Results:A total of 74 eligible children were collected,including 42 male infants(56.8%)and 32 female infants(43.2%).A total of 67 cases(90.5%)had clear secondary factors,including 35 cases of kidney disease(47.3%),12 cases of connective tissue disease(16.2%),and 9 cases of hematological tumor disease(12.2%).At the beginning of the disease,cardiac ultrasound showed that 54 cases(73.0%)had ventricular wall thickening,including mild thickening in 31 cases(57.4%),moderate thickening in 11 cases(20.3%),and severe thickening in 12 cases(22.2%).After grouping by etiology,the incidence of proteinuria and severe hypertension in the renal hypertension group,as well as those receiving multiple antihypertensive drugs,was significantly higher than that in the non-renal hypertension group( χ 2=28.493, P<0.001; χ 2=17.283, P<0.001; χ 2=17.358, P<0.001);Renal disease was risk factor for severe hypertension in infants according to univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis respectively( OR=11.176,95% CI:2.882~43.339, P<0.001; OR=11.669,95% CI:2.921~46.624, P<0.001).Thirty-one children had follow-up records for 6 months or more,and 13(41.9%)still required antihypertensive treatment,of whom 26(83.9%)were no longer recorded as having elevated blood pressure. Conclusion:Infant hypertension is mainly secondary,with a high proportion of renal factors and predisposition to severe hypertension,which requires multiple antihypertensive drugs for control.Active antihypertensive treatment and removal of secondary factors during the acute phase are helpful for controlling hypertension in infants,but further research is needed on treatment options and long-term prognosis.
6.Study on the TCM compatibility law in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy based on LDA topic model and association rules
Min WU ; Lufeng ZHENG ; Hui XU ; Ping LIU ; Xiaorong CHEN ; Tiancai WEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(2):250-255
Objective:To explore the medication thinking and compatibility rules of TCM for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy (DN).Methods:Relevant journal literature of TCM for the treatment of DN was retrieved from CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, and CBM from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2023, and a database was established through Excel 2016. Python 3.10 and the ancient and modern medical record cloud platform 2.3.5 were used to conduct Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic modeling and association rule analysis to explore the thinking and compatibility rules of TCM prescriptions in the literature.Results:A total of 474 articles were included in the study, including 474 prescriptions, involving 260 kinds of Chinese materia medica, of which 40 kinds of Chinese materia medica with a frequency of ≥ 30, mainly Astragali Radix, Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Dioscoreae Rhizoma, Poria, and Corni Fructus, etc. The LDA topic model identified three groups of prescriptions, including four classic prescriptions: Liuwei Dihuang Pills, Taohong Siwu Decoction, Erzhi Pills, and Wuling Powder. The commonly used drug combinations extracted by association rules were: Rhizoma Alismatis - Poria, Cortex Moutan Radicis-Fructus Corni and Cortex Moutan Radicis - Rhizoma Dioscoreae.Conclusions:The main therapeutic principle of TCM in treating DN is to nourish the yin and tonify the kidney, supplemented by drugs that promoting blood circulation for removing blood stasis as well as promoting urination and draining dampness. In clinical application, modern doctors tend to use classic prescriptions such as Liuwei Dihuang Pills, Erzhi Pills, Taohong Siwu Decoction, and Wuling Powder as the basis, and modify them according to the specific conditions of patients. The LDA topic model can extract valuable prescription information from a large number of modern TCM literature, providing new perspectives and ideas for the study of clinical medication rules in TCM.
7.Mechanism of Aurantii Fructus and Its Active Components in Regulating Gastrointestinal Motility: A Review
Junbao YU ; Jiayuan ZHU ; Wenya MEI ; Jiawei HE ; Yuqing LONG ; Zhihui WANG ; Xiaorong LIU ; Xiangdan LIU ; Ribao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):290-298
Gastrointestinal motility disorder is an important cause of digestive system diseases. Patients often suffer from nausea, vomiting, gastric retention, gastroparesis, constipation, and many other symptoms, and their quality of life is seriously reduced. Prokinetic agents are routinely used in clinical practice, but their long-term use is prone to problems such as reduced efficacy and increased adverse reactions. Since the incidence of gastrointestinal diseases has continued to rise globally in recent years, there is an urgent need for clinical development of safe and effective treatment strategies. Aurantii Fructus, a traditional Chinese medicine, has the effect of smoothing Qi and eliminating distention, and it has been used to treat gastrointestinal diseases for thousands of years. In modern clinical practice, it is mainly used for the treatment and auxiliary treatment of various gastrointestinal diseases such as functional dyspepsia, functional constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome. The efficacy is remarkable, and no adverse reactions have been reported at conventional doses. Therefore, it can greatly improve the symptoms of patients with gastrointestinal diseases and improve their quality of life. Modern research has revealed that there are many active components in Aurantii Fructus, among which flavonoids have the highest content and the most types. Flavonoids are the main active components in Aurantii Fructus to regulate gastrointestinal motility. Aurantii Fructus and its active components can affect gastrointestinal hormones, neural pathways, Cajal mesenchymal cells, and other multiple mechanisms. They can adjust gastrointestinal motility and correct gastrointestinal motility disorders, showing potential application value in the treatment of gastrointestinal motility disorders. However, a comprehensive analysis of Aurantii Fructus in this aspect is still lacking. This study summarized the pharmacological activities of active components of Aurantii Fructus extract and its flavonoids, volatile oils, alkaloids, and coumarin on the regulation of gastrointestinal motility and explored the latest research progress on its mechanism. Finally, the adverse reactions of Aurantii Fructus were summarized. It aims to provide a scientific basis for the research and clinical application of Aurantii Fructus and its active components in the regulation of gastrointestinal motility.
8.Correlation of the emm genotyping and virulence genes with the isolation sites of Group A Streptococcus strains from children with impetigo
Dingle YU ; Yunmei LIANG ; Qinghua LU ; Lili JI ; Hesheng CHANG ; Xia ZHANG ; Xiaorong LIU ; Lin MA ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Yonghong YANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2024;39(1):59-64
Objective:To investigate the correlation of the emm genotypes and virulence genes with the isolation sites of Group A Streptococcus (GAS). Methods:It was a retrospective study.The specimens were collected from children with impetigo in Beijing Children′s Hospital, Capital Medical University from 2006 to 2008 for GAS isolation and identification.A total of 24 GAS strains were isolated from 16 children with impetigo, among which 7 pairs of strains were isolated from the throat and skin of 7 children, and 1 pair of strains was isolated from the vulva and skin of one child, and the remaining 8 GAS strains were isolated from the skin pus samples of 8 children.Polymerase chain reaction was applied to detect the emm genotypes and 13 virulence genes ( speA, speB, speC, speF, speG, speH, speI, speJ, speK, speL, speM, smeZ and ssa). The correlation of the emm genotypes and virulence genes with the isolation sites of GAS strains was analyzed. Results:In this study, four emm genotypes were detected, including emm1.0 (15/24), emm12.0 (4/24), emm22.0 (2/24) and emm160.0 (1/24), and one subtype emm12.19 (2/24) was detected as well.The carrying rates of 13 virulence genes speA, speB, speC, speF, speG, speH, speI, speJ, speK, speL, speM, smeZ and ssa were 58.3%, 100%, 91.7%, 100%, 50.0%, 12.5%, 54.2%, 66.7%, 16.7%, 25.0%, 12.5%, 100% and 91.7%, respectively.All strains carried 5 to 11 virulence genes and they all carried speB, speF and smeZ.There were significant differences in the carrying rate of speA and speJ among the strains with different emm genotypes (all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the distribution of virulence genes between skin isolates and pharyngeal isolates, including the 5 pairs of strains carrying the emm1.0 genotype (all P>0.05). Conclusions:The distribution of virulence gene of GAS in children with impetigo is significantly correlated with the emm genotype, rather than the isolation site.
9.Quantitative analysis of vessel density in the optic disc and macular of patients with idiopathic optic neuritis
Zhe* LI ; Xiaorong* LIU ; Jian WANG
International Eye Science 2024;24(7):1013-1019
AIM: To assess the changes of vessel density in the optic disc and macular of the affected eye and the uninvolved contralateral eye in patients with idiopathic optic neuritis(ON)and to provide clinical guidance for the treatment and follow-up of idiopathic ON.METHODS: A total of 16 patients with first-episode monocular idiopathic ON ≤3 mo diagnosed between December 2019 and December 2021 were included in this cross-sectional study. The eye of patients was divided into 16 eyes in the affected eye group and 16 eyes in the uninvolved contralateral eye group, and 20 healthy age-matched eyes(n=20)served as controls. Optical coherence tomography angiography(OCTA)was performed in all eyes at 4.5 mm×4.5 mm region of the optical disc and 6 mm×6 mm region of the macular, and blood flow indicators were collected and compared. RESULTS: Compared with the control group and the uninvolved contralateral eye group, the density of all vessels and capillary were reduced in the whole area of optic disc, and all subdivisions of the peripapillary region in the ON group(all P<0.05). Compared with the uninvolved contralateral eye group, the density of superficial capillary plexus(SCP)was significantly lower in the whole area of macular and perifovea region, and its all subdivisions of the ON eye, as well as in the superior-hemi and superior subdivision of the parafovea region(all P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the density of SCP in the inferior-hemi, nasal, and inferior perifovea region was significantly reduced in the ON affected eye group(all P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the whole area of macular and its subdivisions in the uninvolved contralateral eye group showed an increase in the density of SCP(P<0.05)and an increase in the density of SCP in the parafovea region(P<0.05), but no significant change in the inferior-hemi and nasal subdivisions; the increase in the density of SCP in the perifovea region was only significant in the superior-hemi and superior subdivisions(P<0.05).CONCLUSION: Patients with ON in the duration of ≤3 mo may showed a decreased vessel density in all peripapillary subdivisions, and a decreased density of SCP in some subdivisions of the perifovea region, accompanied by an increased density of SCP in some subdivisions of the macular region of the contralateral eyes.
10.Cognitive frailty in older patients with chronic heart failure and its influencing factors
Jian LIU ; Fen WANG ; Zeping YAN ; Jiurui WANG ; Zhiwei WANG ; Qian LIANG ; Xiaorong LUAN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2024;43(2):228-233
Objective:To investigate the characteristics of cognitive frailty and its influencing factors in older patients with chronic heart failure.Methods:In this cross-sectional study, 300 older patients hospitalized for chronic heart failure in a tertiary hospital in Shandong Province between September 2021 and September 2022 were selected.A general information questionnaire, the mini-nutritional assessment scale-short form(MNA-SF), the athens insomnia scale(AIS), the ulca loneliness scale, the geriatric depression scale-5 item version(GDS-5), and the social support rating scale(SSRS)were used for assessment and influencing factors were identified by univariate and Logistic regression analysis.Results:Among 300 older patients with chronic heart failure, the prevalence of cognitive frailty was 75.3%(226 cases). Logistic regression analysis showed that age between 70-79 years( OR=0.543, 95% CI: 0.299-0.987), education level( OR=3.644, 95% CI: 1.780-7.461), weekly intellectual activity( OR=2.168, 95% CI: 1.082-4.334)and loneliness( OR=1.101, 95% CI: 1.032-1.175)were factors influencing cognitive frailty in older patients with chronic heart failure. Conclusions:The prevalence of cognitive frailty in older patients with chronic heart failure is high, and age, education level, weekly intellectual activity and loneliness are influencing factors, with education level having the greatest impact on older patients with chronic heart failure.

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