1.Mechanism of Si Junzitang in Treatment of Liver Injury in Rats with Spleen Qi Deficiency Syndrome Based on Liver and Spleen Correlation
Peng PENG ; Min BAI ; Jin JIN ; Qihui YUAN ; Xiaoyi YANG ; Juan DU ; Yongqiang DUAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(24):11-20
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of Si Junzitang in treating liver injury in rats with spleen Qi deficiency syndrome based on transcriptomics and to experimentally verify its effects. MethodsSixty male SD rats were randomly divided into blank group, model group, low-dose Si Junzitang (6 g·kg-1·d-1), medium-dose Si Junzitang group (12 g·kg-1·d-1), high-dose Si Junzitang group (24 g·kg-1·d-1), and natural recovery group, with 10 rats in each group. A composite multifactorial modeling method (forced swimming + intragastric administration of Xiao Chengqitang + irregular diet) was used to establish a spleen Qi deficiency model. After 30 days of continuous intervention, body weight and 3-hour food intake were measured, and macroscopic symptom scores for spleen Qi deficiency syndrome were evaluated. Serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in each group were detected, and hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was used to observe histopathological changes in liver tissue. Transcriptome sequencing (RNA-Seq) was used to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) among the blank, model, and high-dose Si Junzitang groups. Gene ontology(GO) and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genome(KEGG) enrichment analyses were performed on the DEGs. Immunofluorescence (IF) and Western blot were used to detect NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), apoptosis-associated speck-like protein (ASC), Caspase-1, and the N-terminal domain of gasdermin D (GSDMD-N). Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was used to detect the expression of downstream inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-18 (IL-18). ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group showed significantly reduced body weight and 3-hour food intake, significantly increased macroscopic symptom scores, and elevated serum AST and ALT levels (P<0.01), with mild inflammatory liver injury observed histologically. Compared with the model group, Si Junzitang at all doses significantly improved these parameters and alleviated liver injury in a dose-dependent manner (P<0.05,P<0.01). RNA-Seq analysis revealed 1 254 DEGs between the blank and model groups, and 842 DEGs between the model and high-dose Si Junzitang groups. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses indicated that the NOD-like receptor signaling pathway was activated in liver injury associated with spleen Qi deficiency, suggesting that the NLRP3 inflammasome may be a key target. Results from IF, IHC, and Westernblot showed that compared with the blank group, the expression of NLRP3, ASC, Caspase-1, GSDMD-N, and the downstream inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-18 were significantly increased in the model group (P<0.01), while these levels were markedly decreased in the high-dose Si Junzitang group (P<0.01). ConclusionSi Junzitang effectively improves mild inflammatory liver injury in rats with spleen Qi deficiency syndrome in a dose-dependent manner. Its mechanism may be associated with inhibition of the NLRP3/ASC/Caspase-1 signaling pathway, downregulation of the pyroptosis executioner protein GSDMD-N, and reduction of pyroptosis-related inflammatory cytokine release.
2.Perineural invasion is an independent risk factor for poor prognosis of cervical cancer patients , and the occurrence of perineural invasion can be effectively predicted by the constructed multivariate mode.
Ran Tang ; Gege Jiang ; Xiangwen Meng ; Zheng Cai ; Li Jin ; Nan Xiang ; Min Zhang ; Xiaoyi Jia
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(12):2368-2377
Objective:
To predict and screen potential biomarkers of systemic lupus eythematosus(SLE) based on machine learning algorithms and structural biology, and to reveal their mechanisms of action and to provide new targets for disease diagnosis and treatment.
Methods:
Four machine learning algorithms, random forest(RF), eXtreme gradient boosting(XGBoost), support vector machine(SVM), least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO), were used to analyze the gene expression data of SLE patients in GEO(datasets: GSE121239 and GSE11907) to analyze the gene expression data of SLE patients and screen key markers. Peripheral blood single nucleated cells(PBMCs) from SLE patients were collected and RT-qPCR was used to detect differential gene expression levels. Subsequently, GSEA enrichment analysis was used to identify biomarker-related pathways. CIBERSORT immune infiltration analysis and protein interactions network were applied to calculate the sample immune cell infiltration abundance. Single-cell data were analyzed for gene expression specificity in immune cells. Interaction relationships in combination with AlphaFold3(AF3) were predicted.
Results:
Multiple algorithms were screened together to identify the unique marker gene HERC5 , and expression analysis of multiple datasets showed that HERC5 was highly expressed in SLE compared to the normal group (P < 0. 05) , and RT⁃qPCR verified the same trend (P = 0. 006 2) . Functional enrichment analysis identified the major pathway promoted by HERC5 in SLE as the interferon receptor signalling pathway (P < 0. 05) . Immune infiltration analysis showed that HERC5 was closely associated with immune cells (Neutrophils : r = 0. 39 , P < 0. 05 ; Memory B cells : r = 0. 33 , P < 0. 05 ; Activated dendritic cell : r = 0. 52 , P < 0. 05) . Most HERC5 ⁃related interacting proteins were associated with SLE ,and potential transcription factors of HERC5 and its related genes were also significantly associated with immune responses.
Conclusion
The HERC5 gene is an important biomarker for SLE , which upregulates the interferon pathway to promote SLE progression and provides a new target for SLE diagnosis and treatment.
3.Formulation and Analysis of the Standard on High-alert Medications Management
Wenya SHAN ; Kuifen MA ; Xiaoyi DU ; Jin LU ; Jiancun ZHEN ; Xiaoyang LU
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(3):412-415
To standardize the management of high-alert medications in medical institutions and ensure their safe and ef-fective use,based on relevant national regulations and normative documents,international high-alert medication management guidelines,and expert opinions,the Pharmaceutical Specialized Committee of the Chinese Hospital Association led the develop-ment of the Pharmaceutical Supply Services—Key Drugs Management—High-alert Medications.This article elaborated on the for-mulation process of this standard and provides an in-depth analysis of its key contents.It aimed to offer guidance and reference for medical personnel,helping them to thoroughly understand and master the management requirements of high-alert medications,thereby enhancing the management level of high-alert medications and ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for pa-tients.
4.Value of MRI for diagnosing uterine fibroids:A bibliometric analysis based on multiple databases
Xuqing LIN ; Xiaoyi LIU ; Chengzhi YUAN ; Nan HONG ; Rong ZHOU ; Jin CHENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(9):1548-1553
Objective To explore the publication trends and future directions in the field of value of MRI for diagnosing uterine fibroids using bibliometrics.Methods Literature related to diagnostic value of MRI for uterine fibroids in CNKI,Wanfang Med Online,SinoMed and WOSCC databases from 2006 to 2024 were retrieved,and 460 Chinese and 166 English articles were included.A bibliometric analysis was conducted to examine annual publication volume,country/region collaborations,journal distribution,core authors,highly cited literatures and keywords related to MRI for diagnosing uterine fibroids.Results From 2006 to 2024,the number of publications showed a fluctuating upward trend,with Chinese literature dominating.Authors from United States led research in this field and had the closest collaboration with those from France.Chinese and English articles were published in 221 and 81 journals,respectively,with several journals demonstrating significant influence.Highly cited articles mainly focused on differential diagnosis in early publications.Keywords analysis indicated that Chinese studies emphasized diagnosis and pathological typing,while English studies were more concerned with technical comparisons and accuracy assessment.Since 2020,research focus shifted toward image analysis technology and MRI-guided therapy.Conclusion The research on value of MRI for diagnosing uterine fibroids has been continuously developing.In the future,application of new technologies could be further explored,and multi-center cooperation and clinical transformation should be strengthened to promote the development and innovation in this field.
5.Value of MRI for diagnosing uterine fibroids:A bibliometric analysis based on multiple databases
Xuqing LIN ; Xiaoyi LIU ; Chengzhi YUAN ; Nan HONG ; Rong ZHOU ; Jin CHENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(9):1548-1553
Objective To explore the publication trends and future directions in the field of value of MRI for diagnosing uterine fibroids using bibliometrics.Methods Literature related to diagnostic value of MRI for uterine fibroids in CNKI,Wanfang Med Online,SinoMed and WOSCC databases from 2006 to 2024 were retrieved,and 460 Chinese and 166 English articles were included.A bibliometric analysis was conducted to examine annual publication volume,country/region collaborations,journal distribution,core authors,highly cited literatures and keywords related to MRI for diagnosing uterine fibroids.Results From 2006 to 2024,the number of publications showed a fluctuating upward trend,with Chinese literature dominating.Authors from United States led research in this field and had the closest collaboration with those from France.Chinese and English articles were published in 221 and 81 journals,respectively,with several journals demonstrating significant influence.Highly cited articles mainly focused on differential diagnosis in early publications.Keywords analysis indicated that Chinese studies emphasized diagnosis and pathological typing,while English studies were more concerned with technical comparisons and accuracy assessment.Since 2020,research focus shifted toward image analysis technology and MRI-guided therapy.Conclusion The research on value of MRI for diagnosing uterine fibroids has been continuously developing.In the future,application of new technologies could be further explored,and multi-center cooperation and clinical transformation should be strengthened to promote the development and innovation in this field.
6.Formulation and Analysis of the Standard on High-alert Medications Management
Wenya SHAN ; Kuifen MA ; Xiaoyi DU ; Jin LU ; Jiancun ZHEN ; Xiaoyang LU
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(3):412-415
To standardize the management of high-alert medications in medical institutions and ensure their safe and ef-fective use,based on relevant national regulations and normative documents,international high-alert medication management guidelines,and expert opinions,the Pharmaceutical Specialized Committee of the Chinese Hospital Association led the develop-ment of the Pharmaceutical Supply Services—Key Drugs Management—High-alert Medications.This article elaborated on the for-mulation process of this standard and provides an in-depth analysis of its key contents.It aimed to offer guidance and reference for medical personnel,helping them to thoroughly understand and master the management requirements of high-alert medications,thereby enhancing the management level of high-alert medications and ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for pa-tients.
7.Analysis on current situation of position training of clinical pharmacists in medical institutions in China
Dongni ZHENG ; Ya CHEN ; Mi GAN ; Shunlong OU ; Yongdong JIN ; Zhiqiang HU ; Xiaoyi CHEN ; Jinqi LI ; Qian JIANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(12):1424-1429
OBJECTIVE To summarize the current status of position training for clinical pharmacists in China and provide references for the continuous optimization of such training programs.METHODS SinoMed,CNKI,VIP and Wanfang Data were electronically searched to collect position training of clinical pharmacists studies from the inception until November 5th 2024.After data extraction and quality evaluation,descriptive analysis was performed on the results of the included studies.RESULTS&CONCLUSIONS A total of 68 pieces of relevant literature were included in the study.Among them,50 studies reported on training content,49 involved the allocation of teaching resources in the bases,48 addressed training methods,and 39 focused on training evaluation;only 2 studies mentioned faculty development.There were notable variations in the clinical pharmacist training programs across different bases,particularly in the allocation of teaching resources,such as the composition of the teaching team and the utilization of auxiliary teaching tools.Additionally,differences existed in training approaches,such as those employing a single method versus a blended approach.Conversely,the core training content of each base generally revolved around clinical pharmacy practice,demonstrating a degree of consistency.Moreover,the overall emphasis on teacher training and assessment tended to be obviously insufficient.Each base can focus on enhancing the competence of clinical pharmacists by allocating teaching resources,selecting training methods,improving training content,and using evaluation tools,to further enhance the quality of clinical pharmacist training.
8.Comparison of clinically relevant factors in bipolar disorder patients with different age of onset
Yan MA ; Xiaoyi TIAN ; Yueqin HUANG ; Zhaorui LIU ; Yongyan DENG ; Liang ZHOU ; Yan LIU ; Bo LIU ; Jie ZHANG ; Yuandong GONG ; Xiang FU ; Qiongxian ZHAO ; Jin LU ; Wannian SHA ; Hao HE ; Zonglin SHEN ; Tingting ZHANG ; Wenming CHEN
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2024;38(1):42-49
Objective:To compare clinical characteristics,treatment patterns and physiological indicators in bipolar disorder(BD)patients with different age of onset.Methods:Totally 380 patients with DSM-5 BD were se-lected in this study.Psychiatrists diagnosed the patients using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview.The clinical information questionnaire and the Global Assessment of Functioning scale were utilized to collected clinical characteristics,treatment status,and physiological indicators.The onset age of BD was divided into 21 and 35 years as cut-off points.Multivariate logistic regression and linear regression were used to analyze related factors.Results:Among the 380 patients with BD,199 cases were early-onset group(52.4%),121 cases were middle-onset group(31.8%),and 60 cases were late-onset group(15.8%).There were 26.6%of patients in the early-onset group in-itially diagnosed as depression,23.1%in the middle-onset group,and 11.7%in the late-onset group.Multivariate analysis revealed that compared to the early-onset group of BD,the middle-onset(OR=2.22)and late-onset(OR=4.99)groups had more risk to experience depressive episodes,and the late-onset group(OR=6.74)had 6.74 times of risk to suffer from bipolar Ⅱ disorder.Additionally,patients in the middle-onset(β=-1.52)and late-on-set(β=-4.29)groups had shorter durations of delayed treatment,and those in the middle-onset(β=-1.62)and late-onset(β=-3.14)groups had fewer hospitalizations.Uric acid levels were lower in both the middle-onset(β=-28.39)and late-onset(β=-31.47)groups,and total cholesterol level was lower in the middle-onset group(β=-0.23).Conclusion:Patients with BD in different age of onset show significant differences in clinical charac-teristics,treatment conditions and physiological indicators.
9.CMPK2 promotes CD4+T cell pyroptosis via NLRP3 in systemic lupus erythematosus
Yanan Tan ; Gege Jiang ; Li Jin ; Nan Xiang ; Xiaoge Sun ; Xiaoyi Jia ; Min Zhang
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(12):2215-2221
Objective:
To investigate the levels of cytidine/uridine monophosphate kinase 2(CMPK2) expression in CD4+T cells of systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) patients and its correlation with clinical indicators. Additionally, to explore whether CMPK2 can induce pyroptosis in CD4+T cells of SLE patients through NLRP3, potentially providing a new target for the diagnosis and treatment of SLE.
Methods:
RT-qPCR and Western blot analyses were used to assess the gene and protein expression levels of CMPK2 in SLE CD4+T cells and healthy controls(HC). Pearson or Spearman correlation analysis was performed to evaluate the relationship between CMPK2 mRNA expression levels and clinical indicators. Subsequently, the expression levels of pyroptosis-related proteins, including NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD(ASC), caspase-1, gasdermin D(GSDMD), and the N-terminal domain of GSDMD(GSDMD-N), were examined in SLE CD4+T cells and HC. Furthermore, the protein expression levels of NLRP3, ASC, caspase-1, GSDMD, and GSDMD-N were detected after silencingCMPK2in SLE CD4+T cells.
Results:
CMPK2 expression was significantly elevated in SLE CD4+T cells, exhibiting a positive correlation with SLE disease activity index(SLEDAI), anti-dsDNA antibody, anti-nucleosome antibody, anti-C1q antibody, and a negative correlation with complement C3 and C4 levels. Additionally, the expression levels of pyroptosis-related proteins, including NLRP3, ASC, caspase-1, GSDMD, and GSDMD-N significantly increased in SLE CD4+T cells(P<0.05), Moreover, the levels of cytokines IL-1β and IL-18 in the cell culture supernatants were elevated, and there was a notable increase in the rate of cellular pyroptosis(P<0.05). Silencing CMPK2 led to a reduction in the levels of these markers(P<0.05).
Conclusion
CMPK2 is highly expressed in SLE CD4+T cells and may serve as a diagnostic marker for SLE. Moreover, it is likely involved in the pathogenesis of SLE by promoting CD4+T cell pyroptosis through NLRP3.
10.Predictive value of the combination of RT-3D-TEE,CTA and CHA2DS2-VASc for left atrial appendage thrombosis in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Yue WANG ; Xiaodong LI ; Rui WANG ; Gangqiang JIN ; Xiaoyi HAO
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(7):76-81
Objective:To investigate the predictive value of the combination of real-time three dimensional echocardiography of esophagus(RT-3D-TEE),computed tomography angiography(CTA)and congestive heart failure hypertension age diabetes mellitus prior stroke or transient ischemic attack vascular disease sex category(CHA2DS2-VASc)for left atrial appendage thrombosis in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.Methods:A total of 88 patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation admitted to the department of cardiovascular medicine of Cangzhou People's Hospital from January 2022 to June 2023 were selected as the study subjects.They were divided into thrombus group(n=36)and non-thrombus group(n=52)based on whether occurred left atrial appendage thrombosis.All patients underwent RT-3D-TEE and CTA examinations,and underwent CHA2DS2-VASc scoring.Logistic regression was used to analyze the related factors of forming left atrial appendage in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the predictive values of RT-3D-TEE,CTA and CHA2DS2-VASc on left atrial appendage thrombosis in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.And then,area under curve(AUC)value,sensitivity and specificity were calculated.Results:The maximum left atrial appendage emptying velocity(LAAeV)(51.48±5.87),the maximum left atrial appendage filling velocity(LAAfV)(48.36±5.49)and three-dimensional volume ejection fraction(3D-EF)(39.26±3.24)in the thrombus group were all significantly lower than those in the non-thrombus group,and the differences were statistically significant(t=5.933,6.767,4.605,P<0.05),respectively.The opening diameter,short diameter and circumference,volume and area of left atrial appendage of the thrombus group were all larger than those of the non-thrombus group,while the ejection fraction was smaller than that of the non-thrombus group(t=6.581,3.410,9.220,3.178,4.453,4.162,P<0.05),respectively.The ratios of cauliflower and cactus types of thrombus group were larger than those of non-thrombus group,and the ratios of wind vane type and chicken wing type were smaller than those of non-thrombus group,and the differences were significant(x2=3.771,7.132,1.003,5.455,P<0.05),respectively.The CHA2DS2-VASc score of the thrombus group was significantly higher than that of the non-thrombus group,and the difference was statistically significant(t=12.269,P<0.05).LAAeV,LAAfV,3D-EF,the long diameter of opening,the short diameter of opening,circumference of opening,volume,ejection fraction,spatial morphology and CHA2DS2 VASc score significantly correlated to the left atrial appendage thrombosis of patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation(OR=4.323-19.562,P<0.05).The sensitivity,specificity and AUC value of the combination of RT-3D-TEE,CTA and CHA2DS2-VASc were respectively 93.48%,90.83%and 0.895(0.654-0.963)in predicting left atrial appendage thrombosis of patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.Conclusion:The predictive values of RT-3D-TEE,CTA and CHA2DS2-VASc are higher for left atrial appendage thrombosis of patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.Among of them,the combinations of two or three indicators can effectively improve the predictive efficiency of individual test.The clinical practice should make choice on the basis of actual conditions.


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