1.Intra-articular injections for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint:different drugs with multiple combined treatment options
Yangyang BU ; Xinli NING ; Chen ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(5):1215-1224
BACKGROUND:Intra-articular injection therapy is a relatively safe and effective treatment that can effectively relieve clinical signs and symptoms of patients with osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint.OBJECTIVE:To summarize new developments in the types of intra-articular injectable drugs and multiple combined treatment options for patients with osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint.METHODS:We searched relevant articles included in CNKI and PubMed databases with the keywords of"temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis,steroid hormone,nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,hyaluronic acid,ozone,chitosan,platelet-rich plasma,stem cell,exosome,intra-articular injection,arthrocentesis,drug therapy,therapy"in Chinese and English,respectively.A total of 67 articles were finally included for review.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The application of intra-articular injection therapy in osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint is promising.There is a wide range of injectable drugs,including glucocorticoids,hyaluronic acid,chitosan,and platelet-rich plasma.Although the results of the existing studies show good efficacy,large-scale randomized controlled trials are still needed to further verify its safety and efficacy.(2)Different combinations of drugs injected into the joint cavity have shown better efficacy in osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint,and future studies should focus on the optimal combinations of different drugs as well as combinations of drugs with other therapeutic options,to provide a more effective treatment option for patients with osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint.
2.Intra-articular injections for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint:different drugs with multiple combined treatment options
Yangyang BU ; Xinli NING ; Chen ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(5):1215-1224
BACKGROUND:Intra-articular injection therapy is a relatively safe and effective treatment that can effectively relieve clinical signs and symptoms of patients with osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint.OBJECTIVE:To summarize new developments in the types of intra-articular injectable drugs and multiple combined treatment options for patients with osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint.METHODS:We searched relevant articles included in CNKI and PubMed databases with the keywords of"temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis,steroid hormone,nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,hyaluronic acid,ozone,chitosan,platelet-rich plasma,stem cell,exosome,intra-articular injection,arthrocentesis,drug therapy,therapy"in Chinese and English,respectively.A total of 67 articles were finally included for review.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The application of intra-articular injection therapy in osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint is promising.There is a wide range of injectable drugs,including glucocorticoids,hyaluronic acid,chitosan,and platelet-rich plasma.Although the results of the existing studies show good efficacy,large-scale randomized controlled trials are still needed to further verify its safety and efficacy.(2)Different combinations of drugs injected into the joint cavity have shown better efficacy in osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint,and future studies should focus on the optimal combinations of different drugs as well as combinations of drugs with other therapeutic options,to provide a more effective treatment option for patients with osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint.
3.Detection and clinical analysis of drug-induced antibodies related to β-lactam antibiotics
Yangyang ZHENG ; Rongpeng WANG ; Jie ZHAO ; Bingzheng ZHUO ; Feng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(7):922-927
Objective: To investigate the positive rate of drug-induced antibodies produced by the clinical application of β-lactam antibiotics, and analyze the differences in the detection methods and related influencing factors. Methods: A total of 350 adult inpatients who developed anemia after using β-lactam antibiotics for 3 days or more in Inner Mongolia People's hospital were selected as the experimental group, and 240 adult inpatients treated with β-lactam antibiotics for 3 days or more who did not develop anemia as the control group. The drug-induced antibody tests, direct antiglobulin tests, and unexpected antibody screening were performed on both groups, and the influencing factors of drug-induced antibodies were analyzed. Results: The numbers of positive cases of drug-induced antibody detected by the drug-coated red blood cell method in the experimental group and the control group were 12(12/350, 3.43%) and 2(2/240, 0.83%) respectively, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). No drug-induced antibodies were detected in either group using the drug addition method. In the experimental group, the red blood cell method detected β-lactam drug-induced antibodies in 12 cases (12/350, 3.43%), while the drug added method detected 0 cases (0/350, 0.00%), with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). In the control group, the detection rates of two methods showed no statistically significant difference (P>0.05). In the experimental group, 7 cases of β-lactam antibodies were detected in the cephalosporin group (7/293, 2.40%) and 5 cases in the non-cephalosporin group (5/58, 8.62%), with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the second-generation and third-generation cephalosporin drugs (P>0.05). When the experimental group was stratified according to the history of blood transfusion and the blood type of patients, no statistically significant differences were observed between subgroups (P>0.05). Conclusion: Anemia may be related to the production of drug-induced antibodies followingβ-lactam antibiotics treatment. Therefore, improving the clinical awareness of drug-induced antibodies to β-lactam antibiotics is of great significance to clarify the causes of anemia and reduce unnecessary blood transfusions.
4.Research progress on Astragali Radix for promoting healing of chronic refractory wound
Yangyang YU ; Yuan GAO ; Jinling HE ; Hao WU ; Keyu CHEN ; Yuxing ZHAO
China Pharmacy 2025;36(19):2473-2478
Chronic refractory wound (CRW) presents significant clinical treatment challenges due to pathological characteristics such as persistent inflammation, bacterial infection, oxidative stress and inadequate angiogenesis. Astragali Radix, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, exerts multi-target pharmacological effects on CRW through its active components, including Astragalus polysaccharides, flavonoids, and astragaloside Ⅳ, etc. Fundamental studies indicate that these components promote CRW healing by modulating inflammatory responses, inhibiting pathogen growth, improving antioxidant capacity and stimulating neovascularization. Network pharmacology and bioinformatics studies have revealed that active components of Astragali Radix target and modulate key signaling nodes such as nuclear factor-κB, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt, AMP-activated protein kinase, and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor, as well as inflammation-angiogenesis-related pathways, thereby synergistically exerting anti-inflammatory and pro-angiogenic effect. Clinical applications have demonstrated that oral formulations (e.g., Huangqi guizhi decoction, Danggui huangqi decoction, etc.) reduce healing time of CRW and lower inflammatory marker levels, while topical preparations (e.g., Zizhu ointment, Huangqi shengji ointment, electrostatically spun Astragalus polysaccharide composite nanofibre dressings, etc.) significantly improve healing rates of CRW and minimize complications.
5.Therapeutic effect of Rhizoma Corydalis on ulcerative colitis induced by dextran sodium sulfate and its mechanism:a study based on metabolomics
Chentao XIE ; Jialing LIU ; Yangyang GAO ; Haoran XU ; Hui WANG ; Yuanjing ZHAO ; Ruyi FAN ; Simin CHEN
Journal of Chongqing Medical University 2025;50(7):879-888
Objective:To investigate the interventional effect of Rhizoma Corydalis on mice with ulcerative colitis(UC)induced by dextran sulfate sodium(DSS),as well as the potential mechanism of Rhizoma Corydalis in the treatment of UC based on metabolomics and inflammation biomarkers.Methods:A mouse model of UC was established,and then the mice were divided into model group,high-dose group(1.517 g/kg crude drug),middle-dose group(0.986 g/kg crude drug),low-dose group(0.455 g/kg crude drug),and positive drug group(5-aminosalicylic acid at a dose of 718.8 mg/kg),while the mice without modeling were selected as normal group(0.9%NaCl by gavage).The mice in each group were administered for 7 consecutive days,and phenotypic parameters were dynamically moni-tored,such as body weight change,disease activity index(DAI),mean daily food intake,and daily water intake.The mice were sacri-ficed after 7 days to collect serum and colon tissue samples;ELISA was used to measure the serum levels of the proinflammatory fac-tors interleukin-6(IL-6),interleukin-17A(IL-17A),C-reactive protein(CRP),and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),and ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-TOF/MS)was used to perform the non-targeted metabolomics analysis and compare the differences in se-rum metabolite profiles between groups.The mice were selected for modeling and validation with the same method,and glutathione(GSH)was selected as the positive drug.Colon length and mucosal damage were assessed,and quantitative real-time PCR was used to measure the relative mRNA expression levels of the key genes in the glutathione synthesis pathway(γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase[γ-GCS]and oxidative stress regulators yap1p and skn7)and mito-chondrial GSH transporter protein(Slc25a39)in colonic tissue.Results:Rhizoma Corydalis significantly improved weight loss,DAI,and colon length in a dose-dependent manner in the model animals,and there were reductions in the serum levels of IL-6,CRP,and TNF-α,while it had no significant effect on IL-17A.The metabolomics analysis revealed 21 potential biomarkers associated with amino acid and lipid metabolism,which were significantly regulated by Rhizoma Corydalis.In the verification experiment,both Rhi-zoma Corydalis and GSH exerted a significant protective effect against colonic mucosal damage without affecting colon length.Rhizoma Corydalis upregulated the expression of genes associated with glutathione synthesis,especially γ-GCS,suggesting that Rhizoma Co-rydalis could enhance intestinal antioxidant defenses.Conclusion:Rhizoma Corydalis has a therapeutic potential in a mouse model of DSS-induced UC and can alleviate symptoms,reduce the serum levels of inflammatory markers,and regulate metabolic pathways,and upregulation of the genes associated with glutathione synthesis suggests that the drug can enhance intestinal antioxidant defenses.
6.Current applications and implications of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in elderly cancer patients
Yangyang WANG ; Yang LIU ; Han ZHAO ; Wei WANG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(9):1132-1138
With the accelerating aging process,the number of elderly cancer patients is been increasing annually,accompanied by various age-related health issues.Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment(CGA),as a multidimen-sional evaluation tool,has been widely recognized as an important means to optimize the management of elderly cancer patients.Although numerous studies have demonstrated the significant value of CGA in improving clinical outcomes,its practical application still faces various challenges.This review summarizes the status of CGA applica-tion in elderly cancer patients,the main implementation barriers,and corresponding facilitating strategies.Addi-tionally,recommendations for promoting the implementation of CGA are provided,aiming to offer insights for future clinical research and practice on CGA for elderly cancer patients in China.
7.Professor TONG Xiaolin's Experience in Treating Prediabetes with Overweight and Obesity Using the Method of Relieving Depression and Reducing Turbidity
Sicheng WANG ; Yangyang LIU ; Yan YAN ; Zishan JIN ; Boxun ZHANG ; Qingwei LI ; Xiaoxuan XU ; Linhua ZHAO ;
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(14):1424-1427
To summarise the clinical experience of Professor TONG Xiaolin in treating prediabetes combined with overweight or obesity using the method of relieving depression and reducing turbidity. It is believed that prediabetes belongs to the category of "spleen-heat syndrome" in traditional Chinese medicine, and its core pathogenesis is center fullness with internal heat, while obesity is the initiating factor for exacerbating center fullness and internal heat, therefore, it is of great significance to reduce the risk of diabetes by interrupting the transformation between overweight, obesity and glucose metabolism abnormality. It is proposed that the main pathogenesis of prediabetes combined with overweight or obesity is qi depression and turbidity obstruction in middle jiao, with qi depression as the root and turbidity obstruction as the cause, forming a treatment idea with the method of relieving depression and reducing turbidity as the core. In clinic, Dahuang Huanglian Xiexin Decoction (大黄黄连泻心汤) is used as the basic prescription, with a primary focus on directing the turbid downward, supplemented by regulating qi, which embodies the concept of "promoting movement through descent, then figuring out the root of spleen-heat syndrome. Furthermore, the treatment is flexibly modified based on the patient's deficiency-excess syndrome to ensure individualized therapy.
8.Association between mobile phone addiction and high myopia among college students
Jian YIN ; Zeshi LIU ; Yan LI ; Yangyang GONG ; Naichuan CHEN ; Yuqi ZHAO ; Jia SONG ; Yanping ZHANG
International Eye Science 2025;25(2):301-305
AIM:To analyze the association between mobile phone addiction and high myopia among college students.METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire survey in December 2022 on all students of a university in Shaanxi Province, and the questionnaire included socio-demographic characteristics, mobile phone addiction, high myopia, and lifestyle. Binary Logistic regression model was used to analyze the association between mobile phone addiction and high myopia among college students.RESULTS:A total of 19 952 college students were included. The prevalence of high myopia was 7.31%. The rate of mobile phone addiction was 25.68%, and the mobile phone addiction score was 37.59±13.38. The incidence of high myopia among college students with mobile phone addiction was higher than non-mobile phone addiction(P<0.001). After adjusting for socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyle, the risk of high myopia among college students with mobile phone addiction was 1.274 times(95%CI:1.131-1.434)higher than non-mobile phone addiction. For each point increase of total mobile phone addiction score, withdrawal symptoms score, salience score, social comfort score, and mood changes score, the risk of high myopia among college students increased by 0.9%(95%CI:1.005-1.013), 2.0%(95%CI:1.010-1.030), 2.6%(95%CI:1.010-1.043), 4.8%(95%CI:1.030-1.066), and 3.3%(95%CI:1.014-1.052), respectively.CONCLUSION:Mobile phone addiction is significantly associated with the increased risk of high myopia among college students, and early intervention of mobile phone use may reduce the risk of high myopia among college students.
9.Establishment and stress analysis of a finite element model for adolescent cervical disc herniation
Yuxin ZHAO ; Liang LIANG ; Feng JIN ; Yangyang XU ; Zhijie KANG ; Yuan FANG ; Yujie HE ; Xing WANG ; Haiyan WANG ; Xiaohe LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(3):448-454
BACKGROUND:Cervical disc herniation can cause pain in the neck and shoulder area,as well as radiating pain in the upper limbs.The incidence rate is increasing year by year and tends to affect younger individuals.Fully understanding the biomechanical characteristics of the cervical spine in adolescents is of great significance for preventing and delaying the onset of cervical disc herniation in this age group. OBJECTIVE:To reconstruct cervical spine models for both healthy adolescents and adolescent patients with cervical disc herniation utilizing finite element analysis techniques,to analyze the motion range of the C1-T1 cervical vertebrae as well as the biomechanical characteristics of the annulus fibrosus,nucleus pulposus,endplates,and the cartilage of the small joints. METHODS:A normal adolescent's cervical spine and an adolescent patient with cervical disc herniation were selected in this study.The continuous scan cervical spine CT raw image data were imported into Mimics 21.0 in DICOM format.The C1-T1 vertebrae were reconstructed separately.Subsequently,the established models were imported into the 3-Matic software for disc reconstruction.The perfected models were then imported into Hypermesh software for meshing of the vertebrae,nucleus pulposus,annulus fibrosus,and ligaments,creating valid geometric models.After assigning material properties,the final models were imported into ABAQUS software to observe the joint motion range of the C1-C7 cervical vertebrae segments under different conditions,and to analyze the biomechanical characteristics of the annulus fibrosus,nucleus pulposus,endplates,and small joint cartilage of each cervical spine segment. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)In six different conditions,the joint motion range of the C1 vertebra in the cervical spine models of both normal adolescent and adolescent patient with cervical disc herniation was higher than that of the other vertebrae.Additionally,the joint motion range of each cervical spine segment in normal adolescent was greater than that in adolescent patient with cervical disc herniation.(2)In the cervical spine model of normal adolescent,the maximum stress values in the annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus were found on the left side during C2-3 flexion conditions(0.43 MPa and 0.17 MPa,respectively).In the cervical spine model of adolescent patient with cervical disc herniation,the maximum stress values were found on the left side during C7-T1 flexion conditions(0.54 MPa and 0.18 MPa,respectively).(3)In the cervical spine model of normal adolescent,the maximum stress value on the endplate was found on the left side of the upper endplate of C3 during flexion conditions(1.46 MPa).In the model of adolescent patient with cervical disc herniation,the maximum stress value on the endplate was found on the left side of the lower endplate of C7 during flexion conditions(1.32 MPa).(4)In the cervical spine model of normal adolescent,the maximum stress value in the small joint cartilage was found in the C2-3 left rotation conditions(0.98 MPa).In adolescent patient with cervical disc herniation,the stress in the small joint cartilage significantly increased under different conditions,especially in C1-2,with the maximum stress found during left flexion(3.50 MPa).(5)It is concluded that compared to normal adolescent,adolescent patient with cervical disc herniation exhibits altered cervical curvature and a decrease in overall joint motion range in the cervical spine.In adolescent with cervical disc herniation,there is a significant increase in stress on the annulus fibrosus,nucleus pulposus,and endplates in the C7-T1 segment.The stress on the left articular cartilage of the C1-2 is notable.Abnormal cervical curvature may be the primary factor causing these stress changes.
10.Progress in animal models of radiation-induced heart disease
Jiakun LIU ; Hugang JIANG ; Ai LIU ; Xiaying WANG ; Jing MA ; Yangyang SHI ; Xinke ZHAO ; Yingdong LI
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2025;33(8):1178-1197
Radiation-induced heart disease(RIHD)is a severe complication in patients with thoracic cancer undergoing radiotherapy,with important impacts on long-term survival among cancer survivors.There is an urgent need to investigate the pathogenesis of RIHD and to develop effective therapeutic agents,and the establishment of high-quality RIHD animal models is pivotal to addressing these issues.This review summarizes the critical factors to consider in establishing RIHD animal models,including species selection,radiation type,dosage,fractionation,and target fields,and modeling timeline,along with the evaluation method and success criteria.We also consider the potential pathogenic mechanisms underlying RIHD,including DNA damage,oxidative stress,inflammatory responses,mitochondrial dysfunction,renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system activation,and myocardial fibrosis,as well as their interrelationships.These insights provide a comprehensive reference framework for constructing RIHD animal models and advancing mechanistic investigations into this condition.

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