1.Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Qidong Yixin Oral Liquid
Changkuan FU ; Xiaochang MA ; Mingjun ZHU ; Yue DENG ; Hongxu LIU ; Mingxue ZHANG ; Ying CHEN ; Yan ZHOU ; Ling ZHANG ; Jianhua FU ; Wei YANG ; Yu'er HU ; Ming CHEN ; Yanming XIE ; Yuanyuan LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(4):147-158
The prescription of Qidong Yixin oral liquid is derived from the experience of national medical master Ren Jixue in treating viral myocarditis (VMC). It has the functions of tonifying Qi, nourishing the heart,calming the mind, and relieving palpitations. It is used to treat VMC and angina pectoris of coronary heart disease caused by deficiency of both Qi and Yin. However,the understanding of its efficacy evidence, advantageous aspects, dosage and administration, and medication safety remains insufficient in clinical practice. Therefore,the development of the Expert Consensus on the Clinical Application of Qidong Yixin Oral Liquid (hereinafter referred to as consensus) was initiated. Consensus strictly followed the process and methods of the expert consensus on the clinical application of Chinese patent medicines of the China Association of Chinese Medicine,successively completing multiple tasks such as the consensus project initiation,determination of clinical problems,evidence search and evaluation,formation of recommendation opinions and consensus suggestions,solicitation of opinions,peer review, submission for review and release, and so on. Consensus formed a total of 10 recommendation opinions and 12 consensus suggestions,clarifying the clinical positioning,efficacy advantages,syndrome differentiation,dosage and administration,combination therapy,timing of medication,adverse reactions,contraindications, and precautions of Qidong Yixin oral liquid,indicating that it has good clinical advantages and safety in the treatment of VMC and angina pectoris of coronary heart disease,providing norms and references for physicians to safely and rationally apply Qidong Yixin oral liquid. Consensus was reviewed and approved for release by the Standardization Office of the China Association of Chinese Medicine on December 23, 2024. Standard number:GSCACM-376-2024.
2.USP20 as a super-enhancer-regulated gene drives T-ALL progression via HIF1A deubiquitination.
Ling XU ; Zimu ZHANG ; Juanjuan YU ; Tongting JI ; Jia CHENG ; Xiaodong FEI ; Xinran CHU ; Yanfang TAO ; Yan XU ; Pengju YANG ; Wenyuan LIU ; Gen LI ; Yongping ZHANG ; Yan LI ; Fenli ZHANG ; Ying YANG ; Bi ZHOU ; Yumeng WU ; Zhongling WEI ; Yanling CHEN ; Jianwei WANG ; Di WU ; Xiaolu LI ; Yang YANG ; Guanghui QIAN ; Hongli YIN ; Shuiyan WU ; Shuqi ZHANG ; Dan LIU ; Jun-Jie FAN ; Lei SHI ; Xiaodong WANG ; Shaoyan HU ; Jun LU ; Jian PAN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(9):4751-4771
T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is a highly aggressive hematologic malignancy with a poor prognosis, despite advancements in treatment. Many patients struggle with relapse or refractory disease. Investigating the role of the super-enhancer (SE) regulated gene ubiquitin-specific protease 20 (USP20) in T-ALL could enhance targeted therapies and improve clinical outcomes. Analysis of histone H3 lysine 27 acetylation (H3K27ac) chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing (ChIP-seq) data from six T-ALL cell lines and seven pediatric samples identified USP20 as an SE-regulated driver gene. Utilizing the Cancer Cell Line Encyclopedia (CCLE) and BloodSpot databases, it was found that USP20 is specifically highly expressed in T-ALL. Knocking down USP20 with short hairpin RNA (shRNA) increased apoptosis and inhibited proliferation in T-ALL cells. In vivo studies showed that USP20 knockdown reduced tumor growth and improved survival. The USP20 inhibitor GSK2643943A demonstrated similar anti-tumor effects. Mass spectrometry, RNA-Seq, and immunoprecipitation revealed that USP20 interacted with hypoxia-inducible factor 1 subunit alpha (HIF1A) and stabilized it by deubiquitination. Cleavage under targets and tagmentation (CUT&Tag) results indicated that USP20 co-localized with HIF1A, jointly modulating target genes in T-ALL. This study identifies USP20 as a therapeutic target in T-ALL and suggests GSK2643943A as a potential treatment strategy.
3.Identification and Potential Clinical Utility of Common Genetic Variants in Gestational Diabetes among Chinese Pregnant Women
Claudia Ha-ting TAM ; Ying WANG ; Chi Chiu WANG ; Lai Yuk YUEN ; Cadmon King-poo LIM ; Junhong LENG ; Ling WU ; Alex Chi-wai NG ; Yong HOU ; Kit Ying TSOI ; Hui WANG ; Risa OZAKI ; Albert Martin LI ; Qingqing WANG ; Juliana Chung-ngor CHAN ; Yan Chou YE ; Wing Hung TAM ; Xilin YANG ; Ronald Ching-wan MA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(1):128-143
Background:
The genetic basis for hyperglycaemia in pregnancy remain unclear. This study aimed to uncover the genetic determinants of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and investigate their applications.
Methods:
We performed a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for GDM in Chinese women (464 cases and 1,217 controls), followed by de novo replications in an independent Chinese cohort (564 cases and 572 controls) and in silico replication in European (12,332 cases and 131,109 controls) and multi-ethnic populations (5,485 cases and 347,856 controls). A polygenic risk score (PRS) was derived based on the identified variants.
Results:
Using the genome-wide scan and candidate gene approaches, we identified four susceptibility loci for GDM. These included three previously reported loci for GDM and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at MTNR1B (rs7945617, odds ratio [OR], 1.64; 95% confidence interval [CI],1.38 to 1.96]), CDKAL1 (rs7754840, OR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.13 to 1.58), and INS-IGF2-KCNQ1 (rs2237897, OR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.23 to 1.79), as well as a novel genome-wide significant locus near TBR1-SLC4A10 (rs117781972, OR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.61 to 2.62; Pmeta=7.6×10-9), which has not been previously reported in GWAS for T2DM or glycaemic traits. Moreover, we found that women with a high PRS (top quintile) had over threefold (95% CI, 2.30 to 4.09; Pmeta=3.1×10-14) and 71% (95% CI, 1.08 to 2.71; P=0.0220) higher risk for GDM and abnormal glucose tolerance post-pregnancy, respectively, compared to other individuals.
Conclusion
Our results indicate that the genetic architecture of glucose metabolism exhibits both similarities and differences between the pregnant and non-pregnant states. Integrating genetic information can facilitate identification of pregnant women at a higher risk of developing GDM or later diabetes.
4.Expression of miR-574 in placental tissue of preeclampsia and its significance in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia
Ying YANG ; Yan-ju ZHU ; Yan-ling GUO
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2025;34(4):300-304
Objective To investigate the expression of microRNA-574(miR-574)in placental tissue of pregnant women with preeclampsia(PE)and its significance in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia.Methods The placental tissue samples of 35 PE pregnant women(the PE group)and 20 normal pregnant women(the normal group)admitted to the Department of Obstetrics in Chengde Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital from March 2021 to June 2023 were collected,and the expression of miR-574 in the different placental tissues was detected by qRT-PCR.The trophoblast cells HTR8/Svneo were cultured in vitro and divided into the overexpression group,inhibition group and control group,which were transfected with miR-574 mimics,miR-574 inhibitor and miR-NC,respectively.The cell proliferation ability of each group was detected by CCK-8 assay;The cell apoptosis rate of each group was detected by flow cytometry;The cell invasion ability of each group was detected by transwell chamber experiment;The expression of EMT related proteins of cells in each group was detected by western blot.Results Compared with the normal group,the miR-574 expression of placental tissue in the PE group was significantly increased(P<0.05),and the expression of miR-574 in pregnant women with severe PE was significantly higher than that in pregnant women with mild PE(P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the expression of miR-574 of cells increased(P<0.05),the cell proliferation ability decreased(P<0.05),the cell apoptosis rate increased(P<0.05),the number of invasive cells reduced(P<0.05),the expression of E-cadherin protein increased(P<0.05),and the expression of MMP9 and N-cadherin proteins decreased in the overexpression group(P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the expression of miR-574 of cells decreased(P<0.05),the cell proliferation ability increased(P<0.05),the cell apoptosis rate reduced(P<0.05),the number of invasive cells increased(P<0.05),the expression of E-cadherin protein decreased(P<0.05),and the expression of MMP9 and N-cadherin proteins increased in the inhibition group(P<0.05).Conclusion The expression of miR-574 in the placental tissue of PE patients is increased,and it can participate in the pathogenesis of PE by influencing proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and EMT of trophoblast cell.
5.Research progress in regulation of exosomes on diabetes encephalopathy and intervention of traditional Chinese medicine
Jie BU ; Ying LI ; Xue-ling LIN ; Peng-wei ZHUANG ; Yan-jun ZHANG ; Qing-sheng YIN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(8):1431-1435
Diabetic encephalopathy(DE)is a complication of the central nervous system induced by diabetes,characterized by insidious onset and complex pathological mechanisms.Recent research has revealed that the pathological mechanisms of DE are closely associated with the imbalance of intercellular communica-tion across multiple organs.Exosomes,serving as vital media-tors of intercellular communication,are involved in the patholog-ical progression of DE and hold promise as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for DE.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)can improve communication between brain cells and be-tween peripheral and brain tissues by regulating exosomes and their contents,thereby preventing and treating DE.Meanwhile,exosomes,as targeted delivery carriers of active molecules,can carry TCM monomers more easily across the blood-brain barrier to prevent and treat DE.In light of this,this review summarizes the regulatory role of exosomes in the pathological progression of DE and explores the enormous potential of TCM in the preven-tion and treatment of DE by regulating exosomes and using exo-somes as traditional Chinese medicine carriers,aiming to pro-vide new evidence for the prevention and treatment of DE with TCM.
6.Characteristics of pain-anxiety-depression-fatigue symptom clusters in adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia during early chemotherapy
Lei CHENG ; Yan-qing WANG ; Hai-ying HUANG ; Ling YU ; Ming-xia DUAN ; Xiao-rong MAO
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2025;52(6):803-810
Objective To investigate the characteristics of changes in pain-anxiety-depression-fatigue symptom clusters and their possible associated factors in adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ALL)during early chemotherapy.Methods A prospective longitudinal study was conducted from Nov 2019 to Oct 2021,enrolling newly diagnosed adolescent ALL patients from 5 tertiary or pediatric specialty hospitals in Shanghai,Zhejiang Province,Sichuan Province,Anhui Province and Guangdong Province.Patient-reported pain,anxiety,depression,and fatigue were collected at five time points within the first nine weeks of chemotherapy using the PROMIS Pediatric-25 instrument.Latent profile analysis(LPA)and latent transition analysis(LTA)were applied to explore the latent classes of symptom clusters,their transition probabilities over time,and possible risk or protective factors associated with class membership.Results A total of 134 ALL cases were enrolled,and symptom clusters at all the 5 time points(T1-T5)were consistently classified into three groups of mild,moderate and severe symptoms.The severe symptoms group accounted for the largest proportion at each time point(54.5%,59.7%,66.4%,49.3%,and 47.0%,respectively),while the mild and moderate symptoms groups showed an initial decline followed by an increase.Among participants,40.2%maintained the same symptom status,and 77.4%experienced at least one episode of severe symptom status during the trajectory.Religious affiliation(T5)and family monthly income>5 000 Yuan(T2,T4 and T5)served as protective factors against severe symptoms.Higher baseline fatigue(T1)was associated with membership in the severe symptoms group at subsequent time points.Conclusion Pain-anxiety-depression-fatigue symptoms in adolescents with ALL during early chemotherapy can be categorized into mild,moderate and severe symptoms with dynamic transitions over time.Higher baseline fatigue was associated with increased risk of severe symptoms,whereas higher family income and religious affiliation appeared protective effects.
7.Accuracy and influencing factors of risk perception for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among community residents in Jining
Ling GAO ; Yan LIU ; Na LI ; Ying GU ; Jintao LIU ; Wenwen ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(7):890-896
Objective:To investigate the accuracy of risk perception for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) among community residents in Jining and analyze its influencing factors.Methods:Using a multistage cluster random sampling method, community residents from eight communities in Jining were selected between September 2022 and December 2023. Data were collected using a general demographic questionnaire, objective ASCVD risk assessment, the Chinese version of the Attitudes and Beliefs about Cardiovascular Disease Risk Questionnaire-Chinese Version (ABCD-C), the 2018 National Health Literacy Monitoring Survey, and a Self-reported Health Status Questionnaire.Results:Among 955 residents, 325 accurately estimated their ASCVD risk, 173 underestimated it, and 457 overestimated it. Education level and health literacy were influencing factors for overestimating ASCVD risk ( P<0.05), while education level, health literacy, family history of ASCVD, and self-reported health status were influencing factors for underestimating ASCVD risk ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:A significant proportion of Jining community residents underestimated their ASCVD risk. Nurses conducting ASCVD primary prevention education should provide tailored health education based on the local characteristics and cultural background of Jining. Special attention should be given to residents with lower education levels and health literacy, as well as those without a family history of ASCVD or with self-perceived good health, to prevent underestimation of their ASCVD risk.
8.Predictive Value of MIC Typing for IDH1/2 Mutations in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Hui-Juan CHEN ; Yang-Ling SHEN ; Yan-Ting GUO ; Yi-Fang ZHOU ; Ying-Jie MIAO ; Wei-Min DONG ; Wei-Ying GU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(4):939-944
Objective:To investigate the predictive value of morphology,immunology,and cytogenetics for isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 and 2(IDH1/2)gene mutation in newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia(AML)patients.Methods:The clinical data of 186 newly diagnosed AML patients(except M3 subtype)in the First People's Hospital of Changzhou were retrospectively analyzed,and the variables associated with IDH1/2 mutation in patients were screened using LASSO regression to construct a multivariate logistic regression analysis model.The Bootstrap method was used for internal validation of the model and nomograms were used to visualize the model,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to evaluate the predictive performance of the model.Results:A total of 60 AML patients had IDH1/2 mutation at initial diagnosis.LASSO regression screened 9 predictive variables associated with IDH1/2 mutation,including CD7,CD56,CD11b,CD15,CD64,HLA-DR,platelet count ≥ 50 × 109/L,isolated+8 and normal karyotype.The nomogram and ROC curve were plotted based on the above 9 variables.The area under the ROC curve(AUC)of the training set and the validation set were 0.871 and 0.806,respectively.Internal validation showed that the nomogram had good predictive ability.Conclusion:The prediction model based on MIC typing constructed in this study has a good predictive ability for the presence of IDH1/2 mutations in newly diagnosed AML patients and has important clinical application value when the gene mutation detection results are unavailable.
9.Structural challenges and development pathways of the disease control supervisor system:A SWOT-CLPV integrated analysis
Yan-ling HAN ; Quan WANG ; Si-qi LIU ; Yu-meng LYU ; Yi-xin QIN ; Ying-ming SONG ; Jia-kun WANG ; Li YANG
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(6):26-33
Objective:This study applies an integrated SWOT-CLPV framework combined with stakeholder analysis to systematically assess the strengths,weaknesses,opportunities,and threats of China's disease control inspector system,while identifying its control factors,leverage points,key problems,and vulnerabilities.Methods:Drawing on literature review,policy document analysis,and expert interviews with seven public health professionals,we extracted and categorized SWOT elements.A CLPV interaction analysis was conducted alongside stakeholder mapping to evaluate internal dynamics and systemic risks.Results:The inspector system demonstrates strengths in policy innovation and medical-public health integration,with external opportunities stemming from rising public health awareness and digital health advancements.However,the system faces weak endogenous momentum,limited leverage,and prominent control constraints and problem-prone areas,especially among grassroots institutions and inspectors themselves.Cross-sectoral coordination barriers and uneven local implementation contribute to significant institutional vulnerabilities.Conclusion:To enhance implementation and resilience,the system requires capacity building for key actors,improved governance structures,incentive and evaluation reforms,and strengthened coordination mechanisms to support the sustained and adaptive development of public health supervision.
10.Traditional Chinese Medicine Treats Acute Lung Injury by Modulating NLRP3 Inflammasome: A Review
Jiaojiao MENG ; Lei LIU ; Yuqi FU ; Hui SUN ; Guangli YAN ; Ling KONG ; Ying HAN ; Xijun WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):292-301
Acute lung injury (ALI) is one of the most common and critical diseases in clinical practice, with extremely high morbidity and mortality, seriously threatening human life and health. The pathogenesis of ALI is complex, in which the inflammatory response is a key factor. Studies have shown that NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasomes are involved in ALI through mechanisms such as inflammation induction, increased microvascular permeability, recruitment of neutrophils, oxidative stress, and pyroptosis, playing a key role in the occurrence and progression of ALI. Therefore, regulating NLRP3 inflammasomes and inhibiting the release of inflammatory factors can alleviate the damage in ALI. At present, ALI is mainly treated by mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy, which have problems such as high costs and poor prognosis. In recent years, studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can reduce the inflammatory response and the occurrence of oxidative stress and pyroptosis by regulating the NLRP3 inflammasome, thus alleviating the damage and decreasing the mortality of ALI. Based on the relevant literature in recent years, this article reviews the research progress in TCM treatment of ALI by regulating NLRP3 inflammasomes, discusses how NLRP3 inflammasomes participate in ALI, and summarizes the active ingredients, extracts, and compound prescriptions of TCM that regulate NLRP3 inflammasomes, aiming to provide new ideas for the clinical treatment of ALI and the development of relevant drugs.

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