1.Treatment of MASLD from Intestinal Microbial-mitochondrial Interactions Based on "Spleen and Stomach-Xuanluo" Theory
Ran ZHAO ; Bingjiu LU ; Jingran SUN ; Jialian ZHENG ; Qing XU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(24):220-227
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has long recognized metabolism-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD). The Classic of Difficulties (Nan Jing) records that "the accumulation of the liver is called obese Qi". ZHANG Jingyue also stated, "People with spleen and stomach deficiency and weakness or imbalance often suffer from diseases of accumulation". According to syndrome differentiation of the Zang-fu organs, modern physicians generally believe that the key pathogenesis of MASLD lies in the deficiency of spleen and stomach functions. However, MASLD is a chronic and complex disease, and its pathological characteristics cannot be fully explained by a single Zang-Fu syndrome differentiation. The concepts of sweat pores and collateral vessels emerged as early as the Huangdi's Internal Classic (Huang Di Nei Jing), and later TCM scholars, based on the idea that "sweat pore is the gateway of collateral vessels" proposed the concept of Xuanluo (sweat pores-collateral vessels). Xuanluo refers to fine structures widely distributed throughout the human body, serving as hubs and channels that regulate the movement and distribution of Qi, blood, and body fluids. By linking the Zang-Fu organs with Xuanluo, a theoretical framework of Qi, blood, and body fluid circulation centered on the "spleen and stomach-Xuanluo" as a whole was established, providing a new perspective for analyzing the essential pathogenesis of MASLD. Combined with the mechanisms involved in the formation and progression of MASLD, the intrinsic correlations between TCM pathogenesis and modern microscopic mechanisms are further analyzed. Modern studies have shown that intestinal microbial dysbiosis and mitochondrial dysfunction are pathological mechanisms involved in the occurrence and development of MASLD, but few have discussed the two as an integrated system. Existing research has confirmed that intestinal microorganisms can affect mitochondrial energy metabolism and oxidative stress through their metabolites, leading to hepatic energy metabolism disorders, oxidative stress (OS), and inflammation, thereby promoting MASLD progression. Focusing on the correspondence between the "spleen and stomach-Xuanluo" theory and the intestinal microorganism-mitochondrion micro-pathological mechanism, it is proposed that the spleen and stomach share similarities with intestinal microorganisms in the generation of Qi, blood, and body fluids as well as in the regulation of Qi movement, while Xuanluo and mitochondria have commonalities in energy regulation. Moreover, harmonizing the spleen and stomach to ensure unobstructed Xuanluo is the key to maintaining the normal interaction mechanism between intestinal microorganisms and mitochondria. Based on the correlation between the "spleen and stomach-Xuanluo" theory and the intestinal microorganism-mitochondrion interaction, this paper reveals that the essence of MASLD pathogenesis lies in spleen and stomach dysfunction, specifically, failure of the spleen to ascend the clear and failure of the stomach to descend the turbid, resulting in insufficient transformation of Qi and blood, impaired nourishment of Xuanluo, stagnation of Qi and blood, and the long-term formation of phlegm and blood stasis in the liver. Furthermore, it explores the preventive and therapeutic effects of tonifying the spleen and stomach, dredging Xuanluo and collaterals, unblocking the bowels, and regulating Qi in the treatment of MASLD, thereby providing new insights for its prevention and therapy.
2.Inhibition of HDAC3 Promotes Psoriasis Development in Mice Through Regulating Th17
Fan XU ; Xin-Rui ZHANG ; Yang-Chen XIA ; Wen-Ting LI ; Hao CHEN ; An-Qi QIN ; Ai-Hong ZHANG ; Yi-Ran ZHU ; Feng TIAN ; Quan-Hui ZHENG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(4):1008-1017
ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) on the occurrence, development of psoriasis-like inflammation in mice, and the relative immune mechanisms. MethodsHealthy C57BL/6 mice aged 6-8 weeks were selected and randomly divided into 3 groups: control group (Control), psoriasis model group (IMQ), and HDAC3 inhibitor RGFP966-treated psoriasis model group (IMQ+RGFP966). One day prior to the experiment, the back hair of the mice was shaved. After a one-day stabilization period, the mice in Control group was treated with an equal amount of vaseline, while the mice in IMQ group was treated with imiquimod (62.5 mg/d) applied topically on the back to establish a psoriasis-like inflammation model. The mice in IMQ+RGFP966 group received intervention with a high dose of the HDAC3-selective inhibitor RGFP966 (30 mg/kg) based on the psoriasis-like model. All groups were treated continuously for 5 d, during which psoriasis-like inflammation symptoms (scaling, erythema, skin thickness), body weight, and mental status were observed and recorded, with photographs taken for documentation. After euthanasia, hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to assess the effect of RGFP966 on the skin tissue structure of the mice, and skin thickness was measured. The mRNA and protein expression levels of HDAC3 in skin tissues were detected using reverse transcription real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blot (WB), respectively. Flow cytometry was employed to analyze neutrophils in peripheral blood and lymph nodes, CD4+ T lymphocytes, CD8+ T lymphocytes in peripheral blood, and IL-17A secretion by peripheral blood CD4+ T lymphocytes. Additionally, spleen CD4+ T lymphocyte expression of HDAC3, CCR6, CCR8, and IL-17A secretion levels were analyzed. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the localization and expression levels of HDAC3, IL-17A, and IL-10 in skin tissues. ResultsCompared with the Control group, the IMQ group exhibited significant psoriasis-like inflammation, characterized by erythema, scaling, and skin wrinkling. Compared with the IMQ group, RGFP966 exacerbated psoriasis-like inflammatory symptoms, leading to increased hyperkeratosis. The psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) skin symptom scores were higher in the IMQ group than those in the Control group, and the scores were further elevated in the IMQ+RGFP966 group compared to the IMQ group. Skin thickness measurements showed a trend of IMQ+RGFP966>IMQ>Control. The numbers of neutrophils in the blood and lymph nodes increased sequentially in the Control, IMQ, and IMQ+RGFP966 groups, with a similar trend observed for CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes in the blood. In skin tissues, compared with the Control group, the mRNA and protein levels of HDAC3 decreased in the IMQ group, but RGFP966 did not further reduce these expressions. HDAC3 was primarily located in the nucleus. Compared with the Control group, the nuclear HDAC3 content decreased in the skin tissues of the IMQ group, and RGFP966 further reduced nuclear HDAC3. Compared with the Control and IMQ groups, RGFP966 treatment decreased HDAC3 expression in splenic CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. RGFP966 treatment increased the expression of CCR6 and CCR8 in splenic CD4+ T cells and enhanced IL-17A secretion by peripheral blood and splenic CD4+ T lymphocytes. Additionally, compared with the IMQ group, RGFP966 reduced IL-10 protein levels and upregulated IL-17A expression in skin tissues. ConclusionRGFP966 exacerbates psoriatic-like inflammatory responses by inhibiting HDAC3, increasing the secretion of the cytokine IL-17A, and upregulating the expression of chemokines CCR8 and CCR6.
3.Alanine transferase test results and exploration of threshold adjustment strategies for blood donors in Shenzhen, China
Xin ZHENG ; Yuanye XUE ; Haobiao WANG ; Litiao WU ; Ran LI ; Yingnan DANG ; Tingting CHEN ; Xiaoxuan XU ; Xuezhen ZENG ; Jinfeng ZENG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(4):488-494
[Objective] To conduct a retrospective statistical comparison of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test values in blood donors prior to blood collection, aiming to analyze the objective characteristics of the population with elevated ALT levels (ALT>50 U/L) and provide reference data for adjusting the screening eligibility threshold for ALT. [Methods] The preliminary ALT screening data of 30 341 blood donor samples collected prior to blood donation from three smart blood donation sites at the Shenzhen Blood Center between 2022 and 2023 were extracted and compared with data from a health examination department of a tertiary hospital in Shenzhen (representing the general population, n=24 906). Both datasets were categorized and statistically described. A retrospective analysis was conducted to examine the associations between ALT test results and factors such as donors' gender, age, ethnicity, donation site, donation season, and frequency of blood donation. [Results] The ALT levels in both blood donors and the general population were non-normally distributed. The 95th percentile of ALT values was calculated as 61.4 U/L (male: 67.8 U/L, female: 39.3 U/L) for blood donors and 58.1 U/L (male: 63.7 U/L, female: 51.2 U/L) for the general population. The non-compliance rates (ALT>50 U/L) were 7.65% (2 321/30 341) in blood donors and 7.08% (1 763/24 906) in the general population. There were significant differences (P<0.05) in the ALT failure rate among blood donors based on gender, age, and donation site, but no significant differences (P>0.05) during the blood donation season. There was no statistically significant difference (P>0.05) in the positive rates of four serological markers (HBsAg, anti HCV, HIV Ag/Ab, anti TP) for blood screening pathogens between ALT unqualified and qualified individuals (2.05% vs 1.5%). If the ALT qualification threshold was raised from 50 U/L to 90 U/L, the non qualification rates of male and female blood donors would decrease from 9.82% (2 074/21 125) to 2.23% (471/21 125) and from 2.70% (249/9 216) to 0.75% (69/9 216), respectively. Among the 154 blood donors who donated blood more than 3 times, 88.31% of the 248 ALT test results were in the range of 50-90 U/L. Among them, 9 cases had ALT>130 U/L, and ALT was converted to qualified in subsequent blood donations. [Conclusion] There are differences in the ALT failure rate among blood donors of different genders and ages, and different blood donation sites and operators can also affect the ALT detection values of blood donors. The vast majority of blood donors with ALT failure are caused by transient and non pathological factors. With the widespread use of blood virus nucleic acid testing, appropriately increasing the ALT qualification threshold for blood donors can expand the qualified population and alleviate the shortage of blood sources, and the risk of blood safety will not increase.
4.Research on Magnetic Stimulation Intervention Technology for Alzheimer’s Disease Guided by Heart Rate Variability
Shu-Ting CHEN ; Du-Yan GENG ; Chun-Meng FAN ; Wei-Ran ZHENG ; Gui-Zhi XU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(5):1264-1278
ObjectiveNon-invasive magnetic stimulation technology has been widely used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but there is a lack of convenient and timely methods for evaluating and providing feedback on the effectiveness of the stimulation, which can be used to guide the adjustment of the stimulation protocol. This study aims to explore the possibility of heart rate variability (HRV) in diagnosing AD and guiding AD magnetic stimulation intervention techniques. MethodsIn this study, we used a 40 Hz, 10 mT pulsed magnetic field to expose AD mouse models to whole-body exposure for 18 d, and detected the behavioral and electroencephalographic signals before and after exposure, as well as the instant electrocardiographic signals after exposure every day. ResultsUsing one-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient analysis, we found that some HRV indicators could identify AD mouse models as accurately as behavioral and electroencephalogram(EEG) changes (P<0.05) and significantly distinguish the severity of the disease (P<0.05), including rMSSD, pNN6, LF/HF, SD1/SD2, and entropy arrangement. These HRV indicators showed good correlation and statistical significance with behavioral and EEG changes (r>0.3, P<0.05); HRV indicators were significantly modulated by the magnetic field exposure before and after the exposure, both of which were observed in the continuous changes of electrocardiogram (ECG) (P<0.05), and the trend of the stimulation effect was more accurately observed in the continuous changes of ECG. ConclusionHRV can accurately reflect the pathophysiological changes and disease degree, quickly evaluate the effect of magnetic stimulation, and has the potential to guide the pattern of magnetic exposure, providing a new idea for the study of personalized electromagnetic neuroregulation technology for brain diseases.
5.NFKBIE: Novel Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Immunity in Colorectal Cancer: Insights from Pan-cancer Analysis.
Chen Yang HOU ; Peng WANG ; Feng Xu YAN ; Yan Yan BO ; Zhen Peng ZHU ; Xi Ran WANG ; Shan LIU ; Dan Dan XU ; Jia Jia XIAO ; Jun XUE ; Fei GUO ; Qing Xue MENG ; Ren Sen RAN ; Wei Zheng LIANG
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2025;38(10):1320-1325
6.Research Progress of 223-Ra in the Treatment of Bone Metastases from Desmoplasia-resistant Prostate Cancer
Chang LU ; Ran ZHANG ; Li ZHANG ; Jiaxin DING ; Yue SUN ; Zhuoling RAN ; Yuxuan ZHENG ; Lin YU ; Xu GAO ; Jing XIE ; Huan ZHOU ; Jian GONG
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(3):446-451
Prostate cancer is one of the most common male urological malignancies,in which bone metastasis of desmo-plasia-resistant prostate cancer is an important stage in the progression of the disease,which seriously affects the quality of life and survival of patients.With the development of nuclide therapy technology in recent years,223-Ra,as a new type of alpha-targeted therapy,has shown good efficacy in the treatment of desmoplasia-resistant prostate cancer bone metastasis.The purpose of this pa-per is to review the characteristics,mechanism of action,treatment,and the main research results of its treatment of desmoplasia-resistant prostate cancer bone metastasis,and provide a comprehensive review of the clinical application of 223-Ra in the treatment of desmoplasia-resistant prostate cancer bone metastasis for the clinical application of 223-Ra in prostate cancer bone metastasis.
7.Analysis of factors influencing right atrial strain in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Jin-xin XU ; Jie-xuan ZHENG ; Tao-ran HUANG ; Dong-ling LUO ; Yuan ZHU ; Cao-jin ZHANG ; Hong-wen FEI
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(5):249-259
Objective To analyze the correlation between right atrial strain at various stages and various influencing factors in patients with pulmonary hypertension,and to explore the role of right atrial strain in the assessment of pulmonary hypertension.Methods A total of 239 cases diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension who underwent echocardiography and complete right heart catheterization at hospital from October 2021 to December 2023 were included.Conventional ultrasound parameters such as right heart strain,right atrial area(RA area),inferior vena cava diameter(IVC diameter),and collapse rate of the inferior vena cava(IVC diameter changes)were measured.The heart rate(HR)corresponding to the ultrasound images were recorded.General information such as age and gender,as well as catheter data including mean right atrial pressure(mRAP),mean pulmonary artery pressure(mPAP),and pulmonary vascular resistance(PVR),were collected.The relationship between right atrial strain and its influencing factors was analyzed,and further analysis was conducted by dividing into shunt group and non-shunt group based on the presence or absence of left-to-right shunt disease.Results The correlation with RA reservoir strain(RASr)from high to low is RV global strain(RV4CSL),RV free wall strain(RVFWSL),RA area,IVC diameter,mRAP,age,HR,and PVR;the correlation with RAconduit strain(RAScd)from high to low is RV4CSL,RVFWSL,RA area,IVC diameter,mRAP,age,PVR,and HR;the correlation with RA contraction strain(RASct)from high to low is RA area,RV4CSL,RVFWSL,mRAP,IVC diameter,and HR.The collapse rate of the inferior vena cava is correlated with strain at various stages of the right atrium;gender is correlated with RASr and RASct.Conclusions Right atrial strain can reflect changes in right atrial function,with the highest correlation to right ventricular strain and right atrial area.Right atrial strain can indicate the severity of right ventricular function and right atrial remodeling,serving as an evaluative index for the condition and treatment outcomes of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
8.Analysis of factors influencing right atrial strain in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Jin-xin XU ; Jie-xuan ZHENG ; Tao-ran HUANG ; Dong-ling LUO ; Yuan ZHU ; Cao-jin ZHANG ; Hong-wen FEI
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(5):249-259
Objective To analyze the correlation between right atrial strain at various stages and various influencing factors in patients with pulmonary hypertension,and to explore the role of right atrial strain in the assessment of pulmonary hypertension.Methods A total of 239 cases diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension who underwent echocardiography and complete right heart catheterization at hospital from October 2021 to December 2023 were included.Conventional ultrasound parameters such as right heart strain,right atrial area(RA area),inferior vena cava diameter(IVC diameter),and collapse rate of the inferior vena cava(IVC diameter changes)were measured.The heart rate(HR)corresponding to the ultrasound images were recorded.General information such as age and gender,as well as catheter data including mean right atrial pressure(mRAP),mean pulmonary artery pressure(mPAP),and pulmonary vascular resistance(PVR),were collected.The relationship between right atrial strain and its influencing factors was analyzed,and further analysis was conducted by dividing into shunt group and non-shunt group based on the presence or absence of left-to-right shunt disease.Results The correlation with RA reservoir strain(RASr)from high to low is RV global strain(RV4CSL),RV free wall strain(RVFWSL),RA area,IVC diameter,mRAP,age,HR,and PVR;the correlation with RAconduit strain(RAScd)from high to low is RV4CSL,RVFWSL,RA area,IVC diameter,mRAP,age,PVR,and HR;the correlation with RA contraction strain(RASct)from high to low is RA area,RV4CSL,RVFWSL,mRAP,IVC diameter,and HR.The collapse rate of the inferior vena cava is correlated with strain at various stages of the right atrium;gender is correlated with RASr and RASct.Conclusions Right atrial strain can reflect changes in right atrial function,with the highest correlation to right ventricular strain and right atrial area.Right atrial strain can indicate the severity of right ventricular function and right atrial remodeling,serving as an evaluative index for the condition and treatment outcomes of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
9.Research Progress of 223-Ra in the Treatment of Bone Metastases from Desmoplasia-resistant Prostate Cancer
Chang LU ; Ran ZHANG ; Li ZHANG ; Jiaxin DING ; Yue SUN ; Zhuoling RAN ; Yuxuan ZHENG ; Lin YU ; Xu GAO ; Jing XIE ; Huan ZHOU ; Jian GONG
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(3):446-451
Prostate cancer is one of the most common male urological malignancies,in which bone metastasis of desmo-plasia-resistant prostate cancer is an important stage in the progression of the disease,which seriously affects the quality of life and survival of patients.With the development of nuclide therapy technology in recent years,223-Ra,as a new type of alpha-targeted therapy,has shown good efficacy in the treatment of desmoplasia-resistant prostate cancer bone metastasis.The purpose of this pa-per is to review the characteristics,mechanism of action,treatment,and the main research results of its treatment of desmoplasia-resistant prostate cancer bone metastasis,and provide a comprehensive review of the clinical application of 223-Ra in the treatment of desmoplasia-resistant prostate cancer bone metastasis for the clinical application of 223-Ra in prostate cancer bone metastasis.
10.Clinical effects of minimally invasive negative pressure curettage combined with InMode diamond carving on axillary osmidrosis and axillary hyperhidrosis
Teng LONG ; Ran XU ; Yanli ZHENG ; Haoran CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2024;30(6):593-597
Objective:To explore the efficacy of negative pressure suction curettage combined with InMode diamond carving in the treatment of axillary osmidrosis.Methods:A total of 200 patients with bromhidrosis, 89 males and 111 females, aged (27.85±7.98) years, were prospectively included in the study from February 2022 to February 2023 in Huamei Zixin Medical Cosmetology Hospital in Sichuan Province. According to different treatment methods, the patients were divided into 2 groups with 100 cases in each group by random number table method. The control group received negative pressure suction curettage, and the experimental group received combination with InMode diamond carving. After follow-up for one year, the efficacy, recurrence rate and incidence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results:In the experimental group, 94 cases were cured, 6 cases were effective, 0 cases were ineffective; the effective rate was 100% (100/100). In the control group, 90 cases were cured, 5 cases were effective and 5 cases were ineffective; the effective rate was 95% (95/100). The effective rate of experimental group was higher than that of control group, and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=5.128, P=0.024). In the experimental group, no cases relapsed, and the recurrence rate was 0. In the control group, 5 cases relapsed, and the recurrence rate was 5.3% (5/95). The recurrence rate of experimental group was lower than that of control group, and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=5.390, P=0.020) In control group, 5 cases of subcutaneous hematoma, 1 case of scar contracture, 7 cases of scar hyperplasia, and 1 case of skin necrosis occurred; the incidence of adverse reactions was 14.0% (14/100). In the experimental group, 2 cases of subcutaneous hematoma, 5 cases of scar contracture and 5 cases of scar hyperplasia occurred; the incidence of adverse reactions was 12.0% (12/100). There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative adverse reactions between the two groups (χ 2 = 0.177, P=0.674). Conclusions:Negative pressure suction curettage combined with InMode diamond carving has better curative effect and lower recurrence rate in the treatment of axillary osmidrosis.

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