1.Research progress on subclinical hypothyroidism and diabetic retinopathy
Yali HE ; Ming JIN ; Peijuan YANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(1):142-145
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is a subclinical state of mild hypothyroidism. In recent years, the impact of SCH on multiple systems of the body has gradually attracted attention. Although SCH patients usually do not have obvious clinical symptoms, studies have shown that SCH may be associated with a variety of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. Due to the complex interrelationship between diabetes mellitus and thyroid disease, researchers have begun to pay attention to the potential impact of SCH on diabetic retinopathy (diabetic retinopathy, DR). This article aims to comprehensively review the current research progress on the impact of SCH on DR, and explore in depth the pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and treatment strategies, providing clinicians with more comprehensive diagnostic and treatment ideas.
2.Screening of Antidepressant Active Components from Curcumae Rhizoma and Its Mechanism in Regulating Nrf2/GPX4/GSH Pathway
Yonggui SONG ; Delin DUAN ; Meixizi LAI ; Yali LIU ; Zhifu AI ; Genhua ZHU ; Huanhua XU ; Qin ZHENG ; Ming YANG ; Dan SU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):211-221
ObjectiveTo screen and evaluate the antidepressant compounds of Curcumae Rhizoma, and explore its mechanism of regulating the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)/glutathione(GSH) peroxidase 4(GPX4)/GSH pathway from an antioxidant perspective. MethodsThe antioxidant activities in vitro of 11 characteristic components from Curcumae Rhizoma, including curcumol, curgerenone, curdione, curzerene, curcumenol, curcumenone, dehydrocurdione, isocurcumenol, furanodienone, furanodiene and zederone, were detected using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH) and 2,2'-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) diammonium salt(ABTS) radical scavenging assays. The depression in Drosophila melanogaster was induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS), and W1118 wild-type male D. melanogaster were randomly divided into blank group, model group, curcumol group, curgerenone group, curdione group, curzerene group, curcumenol group,curcumenone group, dehydrocurdione group, isocurcumenol group, furanodienone group, furanodiene group, zederone group and fluoxetine group(10 μmol·L-1). The treatment groups received a dose of 0.1 g·L-1 of 11 characteristic components from Curcumae Rhizoma, while the blank and model groups were administered equivalent volumes of solvent. The sucrose preference test, climbing test and forced swimming test were used to evaluate the behavioral indicators of depression in D. melanogaster. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC-MS) was used to detect the levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT) and dopamine(DA) in the brain of D. melanogaster, and the entropy weight method was used to comprehensively evaluate neurobehavioral and neurotransmitter indicators, resulting in the identification of the antidepressant active components of Curcumae Rhizoma. In addition, a mouse depression model was established by CUMS, and C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into blank group, model group, low and high dose groups of curzerene(0.5, 1 mg·kg-1), and fluoxetine group(10 mg·kg-1) to confirm the antidepressant effect of the optimal active ingredient by behavioral analysis. Flow cytometry was used to detect the content of reactive oxygen species(ROS) in the hippocampus of mice from each group. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the contents of adenosine triphosphate(ATP), superoxide dismutase(SOD), catalase(CAT) and GSH. Transmission electron microscope(TEM) was used to observe the effect of curzerene on the ultrastructure of mitochondria in hippocampal tissue. Western blot was performed to determine the level of Nrf2 protein, and Nrf2 inhibitor(ML385) was used to verify the relationship between the antidepressant effect of curzerene and regulation of Nrf2. Real time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(Real-time PCR) was employed to detect the effect of curzerene on the mRNA expression level of GPX. ResultsIn vitro antioxidant experiments showed that curzerene and curgerenone exhibited the most significant ability to scavenge free radicals, and comprehensive evaluation results of entropy weight method indicated that curzerene stood out as the most promising active component. Compared with the blank group, the model group exhibited a significant decrease in sucrose preference coefficient and the number of times entering the open field center(P<0.01), as well as a significant increase in immobility time in the forced swimming and tail suspension tests(P<0.01), and the ROS content in hippocampus significantly elevated(P<0.01), while the ATP content significantly reduced(P<0.01). In the hippocampal neurons of the model group, mitochondrial cristae were disordered, with vacuolation of the inner membrane and severe damage. Nrf2 protein expression level in the model group was significantly decreased(P<0.05), and the antioxidant enzymes SOD, CAT and GSH contents were also significantly reduced(P<0.05, P<0.01), and the gene expression levels of GPX1, GPX4 and GPX7 were significantly decreased(P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the high-dose group of curzerene showed a significant increase in the sucrose preference coefficient and the number of times entering the open field center(P<0.05), as well as a significant decrease in immobility time in the forced swimming and tail suspension tests(P<0.05, P<0.01). The ROS content in the hippocampus of the high-dose group of curzerene was significantly reduced(P<0.01), while the ATP content was significantly increased(P<0.05). The neuronal mitochondrial damage in the hippocampus of the high-dose group of curzerene was alleviated, and the expression level of Nrf2 protein was significantly increased(P<0.05). The Nrf2 inhibitor ML385 reversed the improvement of curzerene on depressive behaviors in CUMS mice. The GSH content in the hippocampal neurons of the high-dose group of curzerene was significantly increased(P<0.01), while there were no significant differences in SOD and CAT contents. The expression level of GPX4 gene in the hippocampal neurons of the high-dose group of curzerene was significantly increased(P<0.05), while there were no significant differences in other GPX genes. ConclusionCurzerene is the best component with antidepressant activity in Curcumae Rhizoma. It may improve mitochondrial dysfunction to exert its antidepressant effect by regulating Nrf2 and its downstream GPX4/GSH pathway rather than CAT or SOD pathways.
3.Real world clinical data analysis of fuzuloparib for the treatment of ovarian epithelial cancer patients
Danhui WENG ; Jie JIANG ; Yingjie YANG ; Mingqian LU ; Jiaying BAI ; Ming LIU ; Xiaoling LI ; Jun TIAN ; Yutao GUAN ; Quan LI ; Liang CHEN ; Qiubo LYU ; Lixia MA ; Yali WANG ; Huicheng XU ; Hailong GUO ; Li SUN ; Ding MA ; Qinglei GAO
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;60(8):590-599
Objective:To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fuzuloparib for the treatment of ovarian epithelial cancer patients in the real world setting.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the baseline data of 4 620 ovarian cancer patients who had received fuzuloparib monotherapy or combination therapy. Another 224 ovarian cancer patients who were willing to receive fuzuloparib monotherapy or combination therapy were prospectively enrolled, and their baseline characteristics, drug effectiveness, and safety data were analyzed.Results:(1) Among the 4 620 patients in the retrospective cohort, the median age of patients was 60 years; tumor types: 89.8% (4 149/4 620) had ovarian cancer. Among patients with clearly documented information, the vast majority had a histological type of serous carcinoma (82.9%, 3 770/4 546) and International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging of Ⅲ-Ⅳ (90.9%, 1 537/1 691). (2) Among the 224 patients in the prospective cohort, the median age of patients was 57 years; tumor types: 83.9% (188/224) had ovarian cancer. Among patients with clearly documented records, the predominant pathologic type was serous carcinoma (91.9%, 193/210), and FIGO stage was Ⅲ-Ⅳ in 79.9% (139/174). (3) Among the 224 prospective patients: 84 patients received first-line fluzoparib maintenance therapy, 92 patients received fluzoparib maintenance therapy after platinum-sensitive recurrence, 23 patients received direct fluzoparib treatment after platinum-sensitive recurrence, 19 patients received direct fluzoparib treatment after platinum-resistant recurrence. The median follow-up durations were 8.5, 8.7, 7.9, and 6.7 months, respectively. The median durations of fluzoparib treatment were 6.7, 4.8, 3.1, and 1.9 months, respectively. The median progression-free survival (PFS) times were not reached during follow-up, 12.6 months, not reached during follow-up, and 4.8 months, respectively. The 1-year PFS rates were 84.1%, 55.0%, 69.8%, and 45.5%, respectively. The remaining 6 patients received other fluzoparib regimens. (4) Among the 224 patients in the prospective dataset, 205 had safety data recorded. Of these, 127 patients (62.0%, 127/205) experienced treatment-related adverse events, with common events including anemia (24.4%, 50/205), thrombocytopenia (21.0%, 43/205), and leukopenia (19.5%, 40/205). Among the 205 patients, 43 (21.0%, 43/205) experienced grade 3 or higher treatment-related adverse events, with common events including anemia (8.3%, 17/205) and thrombocytopenia (8.3%, 17/205).Conclusions:The effectiveness of fuzuloparib in clinical application is generally consistent with other drugs in the same class, with good safety. This study provids new clinical evidence for the treatment of ovarian cancer with fuzuloparib.
4.Advances in fat mass and obesity-related protein-mediated N6-adenylate methylation in atherosclerosis
Zhuoyi XIE ; Songtao CHEN ; Xuan SUN ; Peijuan YANG ; Yali CHEN ; Qinjun GUI ; Jianhong ZUO
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2025;33(3):257-263
N6-methyladenosine(m6A)is the most common mRNA modification in eukaryotes,and fat mass and obesity-related protein(FTO),are its demethylases,which efficiently remove the modification of m6A mRNA,and is strongly associated with obesity.Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory lesion of the blood vessel wall driven by lipids.It was found that FTO-mediated m6A may influence the process of atherosclerosis through lipid metabolism,oxidative stress,mitochondrial dysfunction,and macrophage foaminess.
5.Application of noninvasive ultrasonic hemodynamic monitoring in critically ill neonates in plateau area
Zhen'e XU ; Weili ZHANG ; Yali YANG ; Chenxia XU ; Baquxi XIANG
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(10):2326-2330
Objective To evaluate the clinical value of non-invasive ultrasound hemodynamic monito-ring in critically ill neonates in plateau area(altitude>2 500 m).Methods A total of 205 critically ill neo-nates admitted to the NICU of Qamdo People's Hospital from September 2023 to December 2024 were ran-domly divided into the control group(n=105)and the observation group(n=100)using a random number table.There was no statistically significant difference in the baseline data between the two groups(P>0.05).The observation group underwent noninvasive ultrasonic hemodynamic monitoring within 12 hours of admis-sion,measuring corrected flow time(FTC),stroke volume(SV),cardiac index,systemic vascular resistance index(SVRI),and myocardial contractility index(SMII).The control group received conventional monito-ring.The treatment was adjusted based on the results.The above parameters were remeasured 4-8 hours af-ter treatment adjustment.Hospital stay and 28 d survival rate were compared between the two groups.Multi-ple linear regression and binary logistic regression were used to analyze the factors influencing hospital stay and 28 d survival rate,respectively.Results Compared to pre-treatment levels,the observation group showed significant post-treatment decreases in FTC[(364.03±47.70)ms vs.(414.09±52.20)ms]and SVRI[(1 521.00±186.93)dyn·s·(cm5)-1·(m2)-1 vs.(1 720.00±347.31)dyn·s·(cm5)-1·(m2)-1].Con-versely,significant increases were observed in SV[(5.23±0.66)mL vs.(5.09±0.88)mL],cardiac index[(3.35±1.17)L·min-1·(m2)-1 vs.(3.19±0.99)L·min-1·(m2)-1],and SMII[(0.56±0.10)W/m2 vs.(0.51±0.14)W/m2](P<0.05).The observation group had a significantly shorter hospital stay than the control group[(11.53±3.61)d vs.(13.83±2.56)d,P<0.05].The 28 d survival rate was higher in the ob-servation group(100.0%vs.98.1%),although the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that both gestational age and cardiac index were negatively correla-ted with the duration of hospital stay.Binary logistic regression analysis indicated that birth weight was a sig-nificant factor influencing the 28 d survival rate(OR=4.600,95%CI:2.465-10.654,P=0.001).Conclusion Non-invasive ultrasonic hemodynamic monitoring can facilitate early identification of hemodynamic alterations in critically ill neonates in platean area,which could guide treatment and potentially reducing hospital stay.
6.Mechanism of Action of Kaixinsan in Ameliorating Alzheimer's Disease
Xiaoming HE ; Xiaotong WANG ; Dongyu MIN ; Xinxin WANG ; Meijia CHENG ; Yongming LIU ; Yetao JU ; Yali YANG ; Changbin YUAN ; Changyang YU ; Li ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):20-29
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of action of Kaixinsan in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) based on network pharmacology, molecular docking, and animal experimental validation. MethodsThe Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform(TCMSP) and the Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine(ETCM) databases were used to obtain the active ingredients and targets of Kaixinsan. GeneCards, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man(OMIM), TTD, PharmGKB, and DrugBank databases were used to obtain the relevant targets of AD. The intersection (common targets) of the active ingredient targets of Kaixinsan and the relevant targets of AD was taken, and the network interaction analysis of the common targets was carried out in the STRING database to construct a protein-protein interaction(PPI) network. The CytoNCA plugin within Cytoscape was used to screen out the core targets, and the Metascape platform was used to perform gene ontology(GO) functional enrichment analysis and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes(KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis. The “drug-active ingredient-target” interaction network was constructed with the help of Cytoscape 3.8.2, and AutoDock Vina was used for molecular docking. Scopolamine (SCOP) was utilized for modeling and injected intraperitoneally once daily. Thirty-two male C57/BL6 mice were randomly divided into blank control (CON) group (0.9% NaCl, n=8), model (SCOP) group (3 mg·kg-1·d-1, n=8), positive control group (3 mg·kg-1·d-1 of SCOP+3 mg·kg-1·d-1 of Donepezil, n=8), and Kaixinsan group (3 mg·kg-1·d-1 of SCOP+6.5 g·kg-1·d-1 of Kaixinsan, n=8). Mice in each group were administered with 0.9% NaCl, Kaixinsan, or Donepezil by gavage twice a day for 14 days. Morris water maze experiment was used to observe the learning memory ability of mice. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining method was used to observe the pathological changes in the CA1 area of the mouse hippocampus. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to determine the serum acetylcholine (ACh) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) contents of mice. Western blot method was used to detect the protein expression levels of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3) and nuclear transcription factor(NF)-κB p65 in the hippocampus of mice. ResultsA total of 73 active ingredients of Kaixinsan were obtained, and 578 potential targets (common targets) of Kaixinsan for the treatment of AD were screened out. Key active ingredients included kaempferol, gijugliflozin, etc.. Potential core targets were STAT3, NF-κB p65, et al. GO functional enrichment analysis obtained 3 124 biological functions, 254 cellular building blocks, and 461 molecular functions. KEGG pathway enrichment obtained 248 pathways, mainly involving cancer-related pathways, TRP pathway, cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP) pathway, and NF-κB pathway. Molecular docking showed that the binding of the key active ingredients to the target targets was more stable. Morris water maze experiment indicated that Kaixinsan could improve the learning memory ability of SCOP-induced mice. HE staining and ELISA results showed that Kaixinsan had an ameliorating effect on central nerve injury in mice. Western blot test indicated that Kaixinsan had a down-regulating effect on the levels of NF-κB p65 phosphorylation and STAT3 phosphorylation in the hippocampal tissue of mice in the SCOP model. ConclusionKaixinsan can improve the cognitive impairment function in SCOP model mice and may reduce hippocampal neuronal damage and thus play a therapeutic role in the treatment of AD by regulating NF-κB p65, STAT3, and other targets involved in the NF-κB signaling pathway.
7.Latent profile analysis and nursing implications of social alienation in colorectal cancer patients
Xiaoxia YANG ; Zifu YU ; Fang WANG ; Yali HOU ; Lijing ZHU ; Liming LÜ
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(20):2499-2506
Objective To analyze the latent classes of social alienation in colorectal cancer patients and further explore the influencing factors and cumulative effects of risk factors across different classes,thereby providing a reference for individualized interventions.Methods Convenience sampling was used to select colorectal cancer patients hospitalized in the gastrointestinal surgery and oncology departments of 3 tertiary-level hospitals in Shandong Province from January to June 2023 as the study subjects.A questionnaire survey was conducted using the General Information Questionnaire,Social Avoidance Scale,Social Anxiety Scale,UCLA Loneliness Scale,Sense of Coherence Scale,Family Cohesion Scale,and Social Support Rating Scale.Data analysis was performed using latent profile analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results A total of 292 questionnaires were distributed,with 270 valid responses collected,yielding a response rate of 92.47%.The results of the latent profile analysis indicated that social alienation among colorectal cancer patients could be categorized into 3 latent groups:the"low alienation group"(42.59%),the"high alienation-high social avoidance group"(14.08%),and the"moderate alienation-high social anxiety group"(43.33%).Results of logistic regression analysis revealed that employment status,stoma status,metastasis,sense of coherence,family cohesion,and social support were influencing factors across different categories.Moreover,a cumulative effect of sense of coherence,family cohesion,and social support on distinct categories was observed(P<0.05).Conclusion Social alienation among colorectal cancer patients exhibits group heterogeneity.Healthcare professionals should identify the characteristic differences among patients,prioritise those with multiple risk factors,and develop targeted intervention measures to help them better integrate into society.
8.Effects of Kanxin Powder on Neuroinflammation in APP/PS1 Mice Based on WDFY1/TLR4/NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Yali YANG ; Dongyu MIN ; Yongming LIU ; Changbin YUAN ; Yetao JU ; Yuanyu LIANG ; Meijia CHENG ; Xiaoming HE ; Changyang YU ; Li ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(5):90-97
Objective To observe the effect of Kaixin Powder on neuroinflammation in APP/PS1 mice by regulating WDFY1/TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway;To explore its mechanism of intervening in Alzheimer disease(AD).Methods APP/PS1 transgenic mice were randomly divided into model group,donepezil hydrochloride group(0.66 mg/kg),and Kaixin Powder low-,medium-and high-dosage groups(1.625,3.25,6.5 g/kg),C57BL/6J mice were set as blank control group,with 8 mice in each group,and corresponding drug intervention was given to medicaction group for 24 weeks.Morris water maze,Y maze and novel object recognition experiments were conducted to assess the cognitive function and learning and memory abilities of mice,immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the deposition of β-amyloid protein(Aβ)in hippocampus,the morphology and Nissl bodies of hippocampal CA1 neurons were observed using HE staining and Nissl staining,ELISA was used to detect the serum contents of interleukin(IL)-6,IL-17,IL-1β and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),Western blot was used to detect the protein expression of calcium-binding adapter molecule 1(Iba1),glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP),WDFY1,Toll like receptor 4(TLR4),Toll like receptor associated molecule(TRAM),TIR domain adapter protein(TRIF),NF-κB p65 and p-NF-κB p65 in hippocampal tissue,RT-qPCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of WDFY1,TLR4,TRAM,TRIF and NF-κB p65 in hippocampal tissue.Results Compared with the blank control group,the model group had significantly prolonged escape latency,reduced platform crossings,decreased autonomous reaction alternation rate and relative recognition index(P<0.05,P<0.01),with increased deposition of Aβ in hippocampal tissue(P<0.01),damaged morphological structure of neurons,reduced number of neurons and Nissl bodies,the serum contents of IL-6,IL-17,IL-1β and TNF-α significantly increased,the expression of Iba1,GFAP,WDFY1,TLR4,TRAM,TRIF,p-NF-κB p65 protein and WDFY1,TLR4,TRAM,TRIF mRNA in hippocampal tissue significantly increased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,Kaixin Powder groups and donepezil hydrochloride group had significantly shortened escape latency and increased platform crossings,autonomous reaction alternation rate and relative recognition index(P<0.05,P<0.01),hippocampal Aβ deposition reduced in Kaixin Powder medium-,high-dosage groups and donepezil hydrochloride group,the morphological structure of neurons recovered,the number of neurons and Nissl bodies increased,the serum contents of IL-6,IL-17,IL-1β and TNF-α significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01),and the protein expression of Iba1,GFAP,WDFY1,TLR4,TRAM,TRIF,p-NF-κB p65 and the mRNA expressions of WDFY1,TLR4,TRAM and TRIF in hippocampal tissue significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion Kaixin Powder can improve cognitive function and learning and memory abilities in AD model mice,alleviate hippocampal neuron damage and Aβ deposition,inhibit the activation of microglia and astrocytes,and thereby reduce serum inflammatory cytokine release.Its mechanism may be related to regulating the WDFY1/TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway to inhibit neuroinflammation.
9.Qualitative study on neurosurgical nurses′ experience of lack of perioperative nursing for intracranial tumors patients
Xuerui YANG ; Yuxin ZHAN ; Pei WANG ; Yali WAN ; Jiaohua YU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(4):310-315
Objective:To deeply understand the experience of neurosurgery nurses on the lack of perioperative nursing for intracranial tumors patients, so as to provide reference for reducing the lack of nursing and improving the quality of nursing and patients′ medical experience.Methods:From December 2023 to February 2024, the neurosurgical nurses of Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology were selected by the purpose sampling method with maximum differentiation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with phenomenological research methods. The interview data were transcribed, coded, categorized and described.Results:A total of 17 neurosurgical nurses were enrolled, including 6 males and 11 females, aged 24-45(33.29 ± 6.74) years. Three themes of perioperative nursing lack experience of neurosurgery nurses were obtained, including nursing lack experience (lack of safety nursing, lack of timely nursing, lack of high efficiency nursing, lack of effectiveness nursing, lack of fair nursing, and lack of patient-centered), the physical and mental effects of nursing lack on nurses (impacts of lack of nursing on nurses′ physiology and psychology), and reasons for lack of nursing (personnel, equipment, materials, organization management, environment).Conclusions:Neurosurgical nurses lack of perioperative nursing for patients with intracranial tumor, which has a certain impact on the physical and mental health of nurses, suggesting that neurosurgical nurses should attach great importance to the lack of nursing for patients with intracranial tumor and formulate a scientific and effective management system.
10.Effect of vitrification and repeated cryopreservation on epigenetics and developmental potential of early embryos
Linyan YANG ; Zhiqiang WANG ; Yali NI
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(9):948-953
Vitrification is a critical embryo cryopreservation technique extensively employed in assisted reproductive technology clinical practice. Recent evidence from animal models and clinical studies indicates that vitrification may compromise embryonic developmental competence by inducing epigenetic alterations, including dysregulated DNA methylation patterns, aberrant histone modifications, and subsequent disruptions in gene expression regulation. This review systematically summarizes recent advances from both animal and human studies, highlighting molecular mechanisms underlying vitrification-induced changes in embryonic developmental potential, with particular emphasis on epigenetic and developmental consequences of repeated vitrification. The aim of this review is to provide reproductive genetic insights and theoretical references to facilitate standardized clinical application of vitrification procedures and comprehensive assessment of embryo safety.


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