1.Construction of a One Health-based performance evaluation indicator system for integrated interventions for schistosomiasis control during the elimination phase
Yanyan ZHANG ; Jingshu LIU ; Xinchen LI ; Qiyu ZHANG ; Xiaoxi ZHANG ; Xiaonong ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2026;38(3):240-249
Objective To construct a One Health-based performance evaluation indicator system for integrated interventions for schistosomiasis in the elimination phase, clarify the dimensions and connotations of intervention performance evaluation, and provide methodological reference for subsequent real-world performance evaluation in schistosomiasis control. Methods On the basis of literature analysis, a preliminary indicator system was developed through group discussion and expert consultation. Nineteen experts in schistosomiasis control were invited to participate in two rounds of Delphi consultation. Expert response rate, degree of consensus, coordination of opinions, and authority were assessed. The indicators were optimized and refined according to the scoring results and expert feedback, and the analytic hierarchy process was used to determine the normalized weights of indicators at each level. Results Through literature analysis, group discussion, and expert consultation, a preliminary performance evaluation indicator system for integrated interventions for schistosomiasis was developed, consisting of 4 first-level indicators, 8 second-level indicators, and 20 third-level indicators. The response rates of the two rounds of expert consultation were both 100.00%. In the first round, the ranges of the experts’ judgment coefficient, familiarity coefficient, and authority coefficient were 0.88 ~ 1.00, 0.74 ~ 0.99, and 0.82 ~ 0.99, respectively; in the second round, the corresponding ranges were 0.88 ~ 0.98, 0.73 ~ 0.98, and 0.81 ~ 0.98, respectively. In the first round, Kendall’s coefficients of concordance for the rationality, importance, and operability of the indicators were 0.201, 0.252, and 0.221, respectively; in the second round, the corresponding values were 0.267, 0.319, and 0.296, respectively. The Kendall’s coefficients of concordance in both rounds were statistically significant (χ2 = 112.063, 140.415, 123.386, 121.939, 145.393, and 135.072, all P < 0.05). After optimization and revision, the final indicator system consisted of 4 first-level indicators, 7 second-level indicators, and 14 third-level indicators. Among the first-level indicators, the normalized weights of “health performance”, “economic performance”, “ecological performance”, and “social performance” were 40.44%, 13.88%, 11.67%, and 34.01%, respectively. Among the second-level indicators, the normalized weights of “disease burden level” and “promotion of health equity” were both 100.00%; those of “resource consumption” and “production capacity” were both 50.00%; and those of “water and soil regulation”, “atmospheric environmental regulation”, and “species conservation” were all 33.33%. Conclusions A One Health-based performance evaluation indicator system was constructed for integrated interventions for schistosomiasis in the elimination phase. The system incorporates performance evaluation indicators across multiple dimensions, including health, economic, ecological, and social domains, and provides a tool for evaluating the performance of cross-sector collaborative governance in integrated schistosomiasis interventions.
2.Treatment of Parkinson's Disease with Traditional Chinese Medicine by Regulating BDNF/TrkB Signaling Pathway: A Review
Lulu JIA ; Ying LI ; Jiale YIN ; Nan JIA ; Xiaoxi LIU ; Li LING
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(4):315-322
Parkinson's disease(PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world, which seriously affects the lives of patients. With the acceleration of aging process, the number of patients continues to rise. Its main pathological features are aggregation of α-synuclein and degenerative death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. However, the pathogenesis of PD is still unclear. According to reports, the brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)/tyrosine kinase receptor B(TrkB) signaling pathway is highly expressed and activated in dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, which is closely related to neurophysiological processes such as neurogenesis, synaptic plasticity, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress. It plays an important role in the occurrence and development of PD. At present, the treatment methods of Western medicine for PD are mainly based on drugs such as levodopa and dopamine agonists to alleviate motor symptoms, but with the increase of dose, the adverse reactions are significantly enhanced. Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) has attracted people to explore its therapeutic effects on PD due to its characteristics of homology of medicine and food, economy, minor adverse reactions and multi-target action. Therefore, this paper systematically reviews the role of BNDF/TrkB pathway in the pathogenesis of PD and the mechanism of TCM formulas, extracts and monomers in the treatment of PD by regulating the BNDF/TrkB pathway according to retrieving the latest research reports at home and abroad, so as to provide a reference for the clinical application of related TCM and the development of new drugs for PD.
3.Development of Electrospinning Setup for Vascular Tissue-Engineering Application with Thick-Hierarchical Fiber Alignment
Shen CHEN ; Chao XIE ; Xiaoxi LONG ; Xianwei WANG ; Xudong LI ; Peng LIU ; Jiabin LIU ; Zuyong WANG
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2025;22(2):195-210
BACKGROUND:
Tissue engineering holds promise for vascular repair and regeneration by mimicking the extracellular matrix of blood vessels. However, achieving a functional and thick vascular wall with aligned fiber architecture by electrospinning remains a significant challenge.
METHODS:
A novel electrospinning setup was developed that utilizes an auxiliary electrode and a spring. The impact of process parameters on fiber size and morphology was investigated. The structure and functions of the scaffolds were evaluated through material characterization and assessments of cellular biocompatibility.
RESULTS:
The new setup enabled controlled deposition of fibers in different designed orientations. The fabricated small-diameter vascular scaffolds consisted of an inner layer of longitudinally oriented fibers and an outer layer of circumferentially oriented fibers (L + C vascular scaffold). Key parameters, including rotational speed, the utilization of the auxiliary electrode, and top-to-collector distance (TCD) significantly influenced fiber orientation. Additionally, voltage, TCD, feed rate, needle size, auxiliary electrode and collector-auxiliary electrode distance affected fiber diameter and distribution. Mechanical advantages and improved surface wettability of L + C vascular scaffold were confirmed through tensile testing and water contact angle. Cellular experiments indicated that L + C vascular scaffold facilitated cell adhesion and proliferation, with human umbilical vein endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells attaching and elongating along the fiber direction of the inner and outer layer, respectively.
CONCLUSION
This study demonstrated the feasibility of fabricating fiber-aligned, thick-walled vascular scaffolds using a modified electrospinning setup. The findings provided insights into how the auxiliary electrode, specific collector influenced fiber deposition, potentially advancing biomimetic vascular scaffold engineering.
4.Development of Electrospinning Setup for Vascular Tissue-Engineering Application with Thick-Hierarchical Fiber Alignment
Shen CHEN ; Chao XIE ; Xiaoxi LONG ; Xianwei WANG ; Xudong LI ; Peng LIU ; Jiabin LIU ; Zuyong WANG
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2025;22(2):195-210
BACKGROUND:
Tissue engineering holds promise for vascular repair and regeneration by mimicking the extracellular matrix of blood vessels. However, achieving a functional and thick vascular wall with aligned fiber architecture by electrospinning remains a significant challenge.
METHODS:
A novel electrospinning setup was developed that utilizes an auxiliary electrode and a spring. The impact of process parameters on fiber size and morphology was investigated. The structure and functions of the scaffolds were evaluated through material characterization and assessments of cellular biocompatibility.
RESULTS:
The new setup enabled controlled deposition of fibers in different designed orientations. The fabricated small-diameter vascular scaffolds consisted of an inner layer of longitudinally oriented fibers and an outer layer of circumferentially oriented fibers (L + C vascular scaffold). Key parameters, including rotational speed, the utilization of the auxiliary electrode, and top-to-collector distance (TCD) significantly influenced fiber orientation. Additionally, voltage, TCD, feed rate, needle size, auxiliary electrode and collector-auxiliary electrode distance affected fiber diameter and distribution. Mechanical advantages and improved surface wettability of L + C vascular scaffold were confirmed through tensile testing and water contact angle. Cellular experiments indicated that L + C vascular scaffold facilitated cell adhesion and proliferation, with human umbilical vein endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells attaching and elongating along the fiber direction of the inner and outer layer, respectively.
CONCLUSION
This study demonstrated the feasibility of fabricating fiber-aligned, thick-walled vascular scaffolds using a modified electrospinning setup. The findings provided insights into how the auxiliary electrode, specific collector influenced fiber deposition, potentially advancing biomimetic vascular scaffold engineering.
5.Development of Electrospinning Setup for Vascular Tissue-Engineering Application with Thick-Hierarchical Fiber Alignment
Shen CHEN ; Chao XIE ; Xiaoxi LONG ; Xianwei WANG ; Xudong LI ; Peng LIU ; Jiabin LIU ; Zuyong WANG
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2025;22(2):195-210
BACKGROUND:
Tissue engineering holds promise for vascular repair and regeneration by mimicking the extracellular matrix of blood vessels. However, achieving a functional and thick vascular wall with aligned fiber architecture by electrospinning remains a significant challenge.
METHODS:
A novel electrospinning setup was developed that utilizes an auxiliary electrode and a spring. The impact of process parameters on fiber size and morphology was investigated. The structure and functions of the scaffolds were evaluated through material characterization and assessments of cellular biocompatibility.
RESULTS:
The new setup enabled controlled deposition of fibers in different designed orientations. The fabricated small-diameter vascular scaffolds consisted of an inner layer of longitudinally oriented fibers and an outer layer of circumferentially oriented fibers (L + C vascular scaffold). Key parameters, including rotational speed, the utilization of the auxiliary electrode, and top-to-collector distance (TCD) significantly influenced fiber orientation. Additionally, voltage, TCD, feed rate, needle size, auxiliary electrode and collector-auxiliary electrode distance affected fiber diameter and distribution. Mechanical advantages and improved surface wettability of L + C vascular scaffold were confirmed through tensile testing and water contact angle. Cellular experiments indicated that L + C vascular scaffold facilitated cell adhesion and proliferation, with human umbilical vein endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells attaching and elongating along the fiber direction of the inner and outer layer, respectively.
CONCLUSION
This study demonstrated the feasibility of fabricating fiber-aligned, thick-walled vascular scaffolds using a modified electrospinning setup. The findings provided insights into how the auxiliary electrode, specific collector influenced fiber deposition, potentially advancing biomimetic vascular scaffold engineering.
6.Development of Electrospinning Setup for Vascular Tissue-Engineering Application with Thick-Hierarchical Fiber Alignment
Shen CHEN ; Chao XIE ; Xiaoxi LONG ; Xianwei WANG ; Xudong LI ; Peng LIU ; Jiabin LIU ; Zuyong WANG
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2025;22(2):195-210
BACKGROUND:
Tissue engineering holds promise for vascular repair and regeneration by mimicking the extracellular matrix of blood vessels. However, achieving a functional and thick vascular wall with aligned fiber architecture by electrospinning remains a significant challenge.
METHODS:
A novel electrospinning setup was developed that utilizes an auxiliary electrode and a spring. The impact of process parameters on fiber size and morphology was investigated. The structure and functions of the scaffolds were evaluated through material characterization and assessments of cellular biocompatibility.
RESULTS:
The new setup enabled controlled deposition of fibers in different designed orientations. The fabricated small-diameter vascular scaffolds consisted of an inner layer of longitudinally oriented fibers and an outer layer of circumferentially oriented fibers (L + C vascular scaffold). Key parameters, including rotational speed, the utilization of the auxiliary electrode, and top-to-collector distance (TCD) significantly influenced fiber orientation. Additionally, voltage, TCD, feed rate, needle size, auxiliary electrode and collector-auxiliary electrode distance affected fiber diameter and distribution. Mechanical advantages and improved surface wettability of L + C vascular scaffold were confirmed through tensile testing and water contact angle. Cellular experiments indicated that L + C vascular scaffold facilitated cell adhesion and proliferation, with human umbilical vein endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells attaching and elongating along the fiber direction of the inner and outer layer, respectively.
CONCLUSION
This study demonstrated the feasibility of fabricating fiber-aligned, thick-walled vascular scaffolds using a modified electrospinning setup. The findings provided insights into how the auxiliary electrode, specific collector influenced fiber deposition, potentially advancing biomimetic vascular scaffold engineering.
7.Preventive effect of 1,8-cineole on caries induced by Streptococcus mutans in rats
Xiaoxi JIANG ; Xinyi YANG ; Li HE ; Shiting LI ; Chunhui LI
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2025;41(6):763-767
Objective:To investigate the possibility of 1,8-cineole in the prevention of Streptococcus mutans(S.mutans)induced dental caries in rats.Methods:40 specific pathogen-free rats were randomly divided into 5 groups(n=8):distilled water group(negative control group),chlorhexidine group(positive control group),and eucalyptin low(MIC),medium(2MIC)and high(4MIC)dose groups.The plates were streaked with saliva samples,and calculated the number of S.mutans colonies and the ratio of the total number of colonies.Keyes' method was used to evaluate the caries damage of the jaws specimens.Results:At the end of the experiment,the proportion(%)of S.mutans in the oral cavity of the drug groups decreased(P<0.000 1),but there was no significant difference between the drug group and the positive control group(P<0.05).At the end of the experiment,compared with the negative control group,the scores of each grade in the drug group decreased(P<0.05),but there was no significant differ-ence between positive control group and each 1,8-cineole group(P>0.05),and among the 3 1,8-cineole dose groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:1,8-cineole at the MIC can inhibit the growth of S.mutans in the oral cavity of rats with dental caries and reduce the frequency and severity of dental caries.
8.Visualization Analysis of Scientific Research Ability Training of Professional Degree Postgraduates of Traditional Chinese Medi-cine Based on CiteSpace
Xiaoxi ZHANG ; Fenfen LI ; Daozong XIA
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(8):1071-1077
[Objective]To investigate the research landscape,predominant themes and emerging trends in scientific research competency cultivation for traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)professional degree postgraduates in China over the past decade,in order to provide a reference for in-depth research on the cultivation of scitifin research capabilities of postgraduates in the professional degree in TCM.[Methods]A systematic literature review was conducted by using the China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI)from January 1,2015 to December 31,2024,focusing on publications related to research capacity development for TCM professional degree programs.CiteSpace 6.4.R1 software was employed to perform bibliometric analyses of authorship patterns,institutional collaborations and keyword co-occurrence networks.[Results]A total of 103 eligible studies were included.The overall publication volume showed a significant increasing trend,with a rapid growth phase from 2020 to 2024,peaking at 18 articles in 2022,reflecting rising attention to this field.Author collaboration network analysis indicated that JIANG Youming and MO Jie topped the list with 3 publications each,while most other authors conducted research independently with limited cooperation.The institutional collaboration network had a density of 0.0096,indicating low inter-institutional cooperation,with Hu'nan University of Chinese Medicine leading in publications(5 articles).Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed core research hotspots such as"training model""teaching reform""double-track integration".Keyword burst analysis showed prominent terms like"curriculum system""medical-education collaboration""clinical thinking""new medical discipline"from 2015 to 2024,with"new medical discipline"emerging as a recent hotspot reflecting interdisciplinary integration trends.[Conclusion]The number of articles on the scientific research ability cultivation for postgraduates of TCM professional degrees in China has generally increased,and the research scope has continuously expanded.However,there are differences in research levels among different regions.It is necessary to strengthen the cooperation between multi-disciplines and multi-regions,conduct broader and deeper research,and formulate scientific research ability training programs suitable for postgraduates of TCM professional degrees in China to further improve their scientific research ability.
9.Effects of 1,8-cineole on inflammatory response in a rat model of experimental periodontitis
Li HE ; Lu REN ; Xiaoxi JIANG ; Xuqian LIU ; Chunhui LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(17):3605-3613
BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that 1,8-cineole has anti-inflammatory,antioxidation,antibacterial and anti-tumor effects.It has good anti-inflammatory effects in many diseases.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of 1,8-cineole on inflammatory response in a rat model of experimental periodontitis.METHODS:Thirty Sprague-Dawley rats were assigned into normal control group,periodontitis control group and 1,8-cineole group with ten rats in each group according to the completely randomized digital table method.Except for the normal control group,rats in the other groups were induced into experimental periodontitis.The periodontitis model was constructed by the orthodontic ligature wire method.Eight weeks after modeling,in the 1,8-cineole group,1,8-cineole was placed into periodontal pockets,twice per day for 4 weeks.In the normal control group and the periodontitis control group,the same amount of normal saline was placed into periodontal pockets,twice per day for 4 weeks.After administration,general observation and periodontal clinical indicators were performed.Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used for periodontal histological evaluation.The expressions of inflammatory factors in the serum and gingiva at mRNA and protein levels were detected.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Compared with the normal control group,rats in the periodontitis control group showed increased gingival bleeding index and periodontal probing depth(P<0.05),increased serum levels of interleukin 1β,tumor necrosis factor α,and interleukin 6(P<0.05),decreased serum level of interleukin 10(P<0.05),increased mRNA and protein levels of interleukin 1β,tumor necrosis factor α,and interleukin 6 in gingival tissue(P<0.05),and decreased mRNA and protein level of interleukin 10 in gingival tissue(P<0.05).Hematoxylin-eosin staining of periodontal tissues showed that compared with the normal control group,periodontal inflammation was obvious in the periodontitis control group.(2)Compared with the periodontitis control group,rats in the 1,8-cineole group showed decreased gingival bleeding index and periodontal probing depth(P<0.05),decreased serum levels of interleukin 1β,tumor necrosis factor α,and interleukin 6(P<0.05),increased serum level of interleukin 10(P<0.05),decreased mRNA and protein levels of interleukin 1β,tumor necrosis factor α,and interleukin 6 in gingival tissue(P<0.05),and increased mRNA and protein level of interleukin 10 in gingival tissue(P<0.05).Hematoxylin-eosin staining of periodontal tissues showed that compared with the periodontitis control group,periodontal inflammation was remarkably alleviated in the 1,8-cineole group.To conclude,1,8-cineole can attenuate the inflammatory response in the rat model of experimental periodontitis.
10.Regulation of autophagy on diabetic cataract under the interaction of glycation and oxidative stress
Rong WANG ; Pengfei LI ; Jiawei LIU ; Yuxin DAI ; Mengying ZHOU ; Xiaoxi QIAN ; Wei CHEN ; Min JI
International Eye Science 2025;25(12):1932-1937
Diabetic cataract, a prevalent ocular complication of diabetes mellitus, arises from a complex interplay of pathological mechanisms, with oxidative stress and glycation stress playing central roles. Autophagy, a critical cellular self-protection mechanism, sustains intracellular homeostasis by selectively degrading damaged organelles and misfolded proteins, thereby counteracting the detrimental effects of oxidative and glycation stress under hyperglycemic conditions. Emerging evidence indicates a synergistic interaction between glycation stress and oxidative stress, which may exacerbate autophagic dysfunction and accelerate the onset and progression of diabetic cataract. However, the precise molecular mechanisms underlying this relationship remain incompletely understood. This review systematically examines the regulatory role of autophagy inthe pathogenesis of diabetic cataract, with a particular focus on how autophagic impairment influences disease progression under the combined effects of glycation and oxidative stress. By elucidating these mechanisms, the paper aims to provide novel insights into molecular diagnostic approaches and targeted therapeutic strategies for diabetic cataract.

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