2.Improvement effect of ginseng alcohol extract on sleep of aged drosophila and its mechanism
Jian LIU ; Lu XING ; Tianye LAN ; Fan YAO ; Wen WANG ; Yufu DONG ; Jinpu WU ; Ran BI ; Liwei SUN ; Xuenan CHEN ; Weimin ZHAO
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2025;51(4):896-903
Objective:To investigate the impact of ginseng alcohol extract(GEE)on improving sleep quality in the aged Drosophila model by regulating the redox balance,and to elucidate its associated mechanism.Methods:Thirty-two male drosophila melanogaster(7-days-old)were randomly selected as young group,while 64 male Drosophila melanogaster flies(35-days-old)were randomly assigned to aged model group(n=32)and GEE group(n=32).The sleep parameters,including total sleep duration,daytime sleep duration,night sleep duration,0-4 h of sleep duration after lights off(ZT0-4 sleep duration),deep sleep duration,sleep episodetimes,sleep fragmentation,and the activity parameters such as the total number of locomotor activity daytime locomotor activity amount and nighttime locomotor activity amount were analyzed using the DAM2 Drosophila behavioral analysis system 7 d after administration.The grouping of the drosophila was as above,and there were 100 drosophila ineach group.The differentially expressed proteins in drosophila brain tissue were screened,identified,and functionally analyzed using two-dimensional fluorescence difference gel electrophoresis(2D-DIGE)and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry(MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS)proteomic methods.The grouping of the drosophila was as above,and there were 100 drosophila in each group.The activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD),catalase(CAT),and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)and the levels of lipid peroxidation product(MDA)in brain tissue of the drosophila were determined using assay kits.Results:Compared with young group,the total sleep duration daytime sleep duration and night sleep cluration of the drosophila in agaed group were decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01);and the sleep rhythm amplitude was shortened.Compared with aged group,the total sleep duration and daytime and nighttime sleep durations of the drosphila in GEE group were lengthened(P<0.01).Compared with young group,the ZT0-4 sleep duration deep sleep duration and sleep fragment of the drosophila in aged group were decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the sleep rhythm amplitude was shortened.Compared with young group,the ZT0-4 sleep duration,deep sleep duration,and single sleep fragment of the drosphila in GEE group were significantly prolonged(P<0.01),and the sleep amplitude was increased.Compared with young group,there was no significant difference in diurnal spontaneous activity or total spontaneous activity of the drosophila in aged group(P>0.05),while the nocturnal spontaneous activity was significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with aged group,the diurnal spontaneous activity,nocturnal spontaneous activity,and total spontaneous activity of the drosophila in GEE group were significantly decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01).A total of 47 differentially expressed proteins were selected in the 2D-DIGE electrophoretic mapping.Compared with young group,the expressions of 47 differentially expressed protein sites in aged group were down-regulated mainly including glutathione S-transferase,peroxiredoxin 1 and dihydrolipoic dehydrogenase,which were related to redox balance.Compared with young group,the activities of SOD,CAT and GSH-Px in brain tissue of the drosophila in aged group were decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the level of MDA was increased(P<0.01);compared with aged group,the activities of SOD,CAT and GSH-Px in brain tissue of the drosphila in GEE group were increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the MDA level was decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion:GEE has improvement effect on the sleep quality of aged drosophila,and its possible mechanism may be related to upregulating the activities of antioxidant enzymes,inhibiting the accumulation of lipid peroxidation products,and maintaining redox balance.
3.Effect of dapagliflozin on myocardial function changes in early spontaneously hypertensive rats:a study based on longitudinal layer-specific strain
Xuemei CHEN ; Jun ZHANG ; Xin LI ; Ran YAO ; Deng LIU ; Jiang FENG ; Lin TAN ; Yanli GUO
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(6):531-538
Objective To evaluate the effect of dapagliflozin on myocardial function in early spontaneously hypertensive rats(SHR)with layer-specific global longitudinal strain(GLS).Methods A total of 45 male SHR aged 6 weeks were randomly divided into control group(normal saline),dapagliflozin group[1 mg/(kg·day)],and losartan group[10 mg/(kg·day)].Fifteen male Wistar-Kyoto(WKY)rats at same age with normal blood pressure were subjected and served as blank control group.During 8 weeks of intervention,systolic blood pressure(SBP)was measured,and conventional echocardiography and two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography(2DSTE)were performed and the results were collected to acquire the longitudinal strain of each layer of left ventricular(LV)myocardium.The parameters were compared among the groups.The pathological changes of myocardium were observed in each group of rats.Results Compared with the WKY group,LV ejection fraction(LVEF)and LV fraction shortening(LVFS)at week 8 were decreased in the control group(P<0.05),but no such decreases were observed in the dapagliflozin group and the losartan group.The GLS of endo-myocardium(GLSendo)at the 6th week was decreased,and GLSendo,GLSmid and GLSepi at the 8th week were all decreased in the control group than the WKY group(all P<0.05).But there were no statistical differences in the above 3 indicators in the dapagliflozin and losartan groups when compared with the WKY group(all P>0.05).The pathological results showed that myocardial interstitial fibrosis was observed in the control group at the 6th week.Conclusion Dapagliflozin can effectively improve myocardial function in early SHR.
4.Clinical characteristics analysis of peptic ulcers caused by eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders in children
Meng JIN ; Mingran MI ; Wenwen LIU ; Kunyu YAO ; Ran ZHANG ; Xuemei ZHONG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2025;52(4):268-273
Objective:To analyze the clinical characteristics,laboratory tests,endoscopic features,treatment,and follow-up of peptic ulcers caused by eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders(EGIDs)in children,with the aim of improving the level of understanding,diagnosis and treatment of EGIDs in children with the onset of peptic ulcers.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on children admitted to the Department of Gastroenterology,Capital Center for Children's Health,Capital Medical University from January 1st,2019 to October 31st,2023,who underwent complete endoscopic examination. The first examination showed the presence of peptic ulcers(gastric or duodenal ulcers)under the endoscope,and were ultimately diagnosed with peptic ulcers caused by EGIDs through examination and follow-up. The clinical characteristics,laboratory tests,endoscopic results,and treatment follow-up were analyzed.Results:Thirty-five children were EGIDs,22 males and 13 females.Twenty-two cases(62.9%)had abdominal pain as the main symptom.Laboratory tests:17 cases(48.6%)showed a decrease in hemoglobin,15 cases(42.9%)showed an increase in eosinophil count,20 cases(57.1%)tested gastro positive for food allergen specific IgE,and 17 cases(48.6%)showed thickening of the intestinal wall on gastrointestinal ultrasound. Endoscopic features:8 cases(22.9%)showed gastric antral ulcers,including 7 cases(20.0%)with multiple gastric antral ulcers,and 25 cases(71.4%)showed duodenal bulb ulcers.There were 15 cases(42.9%)showed huge ulcers,and 14 cases(40.0%)were located in the duodenal bulb. Comparison of clinical characteristics between children with EGIDs(EGIDs group)and those with peptic ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection(Hp group):the first clinical symptom in both groups was mainly abdominal pain,but the incidence rate in the EGIDs group was lower(62.9% vs 93.5%),and the weigth for length Z score in the EGIDs group was lower[0(-1.6,0.8)vs 1.1(0,1.9)],with statistical significance(all P<0.05). Comparison of laboratory tests:the EGIDs group showed a statistically significant difference in hemoglobin levels[120(101,124)g/L vs 130(100,138)g/L],eosinophil count[0.28(0.13,0.71)× 10 9/L vs 0.16(0.08,0.22)×10 9/L],a positive rate of food allergen specific IgE detection(57.1% vs 32.3%),and a positive rate of intestinal wall thickening detected by gastrointestinal ultrasound(48.6% vs 16.1%)compared with the Hp group(all P<0.05). Comparison of endoscopic examinations:multiple ulcers in the gastric antrum were more common in the EGIDs group than in the Hp group(20.0% vs 0),and the difference was statistically significant( P<0.05). Conclusion:For children with peptic ulcers with onset of abdominal pain,with anemia or malnutrition,or multiple ulcers in the gastric antrum and huge ulcers in the duodenal bulb detected by endoscopy,it is recommended to perform multi site biopsies to help diagnose EGIDs early.
5.Expert consensus on visualized tele-round and quality control management based on the improvement of clinical practice ability
Wanhong YIN ; Xiaoting WANG ; Ran ZHOU ; Dawei LIU ; Yan KANG ; Yaoqing TANG ; Xiaochun MA ; Jianguo LI ; Zhenjie HU ; Haitao ZHANG ; Wei HE ; Lixia LIU ; Wenjin CHEN ; Ran ZHU ; Jun WU ; Hongmin ZHANG ; Lina ZHANG ; Wenzhao CHAI ; Shihong ZHU ; Wangbin XU ; Rongqing SUN ; Xiangyou YU ; Tianjiao SONG ; Ying ZHU ; Hong REN ; Ai SHANMU ; Qing ZHANG ; Wei FANG ; Xiuling SHANG ; Liwen LYU ; Shuhan CAI ; Xin DING ; Heng ZHANG ; Guang FENG ; Lipeng ZHANG ; Bo HU ; Dong ZHANG ; Weidong WU ; Feng SHEN ; Xiaojun YANG ; Zhenguo ZENG ; Qibing HUANG ; Xueying ZENG ; Tongjuan ZOU ; Milin PENG ; Yulong YAO ; Mingming CHEN ; Hui LIAN ; Jingmei WANG ; Yong LI ; Feng QU ; Gang YE ; Rongli YANG ; Xiukai CHEN ; Suwei LI ; Juxiang WANG ; Yangong CHAO
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2025;64(2):101-109
Turning to critical illness is a common stage of various diseases and injuries before death. Patients usually have complex health conditions, while the treatment process involves a wide range of content, along with high requirements for doctor′s professionalism and multi-specialty teamwork, as well as a great demand for time-sensitive treatments. However, this is not matched with critical care professionals and the current state of medical care in China. Telemedicine, which shortens the distance of medical professionals and the gap of disease diagnosis and treatments in various regions through electronic information, can effectively solve the current problem. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a standardized, high-quality visualization telemedicine round system .Therefore, experts have been organized to search domestic and foreign literature on telemedicine round for critically ill patients and to form this consensus based on clinical experiences so as to further improve the level of critical care treatments in regions.
6.Effect of lip angle intramucosal approach in correction of drooping lip angles
Man ZHANG ; Ran YAO ; Linman LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2025;31(2):180-183
Objective:To observe the effect of the intramucosal approach to the labial corner to correct the drooping lip angle.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed for 56 patients who underwent sagging labial corner correction surgery at Beijing Qingmu Medical Aesthetic Clinic from March 2019 to December 2021, including 47 females and 9 males, aged 19-62 years. All patients underwent an intramucosal approach to the labial corner with partial or total dissection of the descending angular muscles and fibrous bundles, and suspension of the orbicularis oculi muscle of the labial corner to a new labial angle. After 12 months of follow-up, the angle of lip corner elevation and the width of the mouth cleft were compared before and after surgery, the satisfaction of patients was evaluated, and the incidence of adverse reactions was recorded.Results:All 56 patients successfully completed the operation, and the swelling subsided in 3-10 days, the scar hyperplasia in the operative area regressed in 1-3 months after surgery, and the naturalness of lip corners recovered within 2-4 months. Among them, 7 patients (12.5%) thought that the upward correction was insufficient, 5 cases (8.9%) thought that there was no improvement, and 8 cases (14.3%) thought that there was bilateral asymmetry. The angle of lip angle and the width of the mouth cleft both increased compared with those before operation (all P<0.001). Forty-eight patients (85.7%) were satisfied, 5 patients (8.9%) were effective but not satisfactory, and 3 patients (5.4%) were dissatisfied. All patients did not have adverse reactions such as infection, hematoma, incision dehiscence, crooked mouth, and mouth closure disorder. Conclusion:The intramucosal approach to the lip corner is safe and effective in correcting the drooping lip angle.
7.Microscopic Identification of Micro-Traits and Microscopic Identification of Peucedani Radix and Its Common Varieties
Lisi ZOU ; Liang NI ; Jie RAN ; Yi YAO ; Yanan PAN ; Rouxing CHEN
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(7):946-960
OBJECTIVE To study the characteristics,micro-traits and microscopic characteristics of Peucedani radix and seven kinds of its common varieties and summarize the key identification characteristics so as to provide a reference for the effective identifica-tion of Peucedani radix and its common varieties.METHODS The key identification features and high-definition images of Peucedani radix and its common varieties were obtained by using the identification methods of traits,microtraits and microscopy,combined with the techniques of depth-of-field extended imaging and image stitching,and some of the features were digitally extracted and statistical-ly analyzed by SPSS26.0 software.RESULTS The high-definition color image data of Peucedani radix and its common varieties were obtained.Its specific identification features were:root head length and annular sparseness,skin pore shape and area,root texture,and fracture surface oil spot density,etc.under the property identification;the diameter and number of oil chambers,the number of cathe-ters,the presence or absence of bast fibers and wood fibers,etc.under the microscopic identification.The results of statistical analysis showed that there were significant differences in skin pore area,oil chamber diameter and density,and conduit density among different varieties of Peucedani radix(P<0.01).CONCLUSION Micro-traits and microidentification methods can be comprehensively ap-plied to distinguish Peucedani radix and its common varieties.In particular,the microscopic features of polarized light holographic col-or images in cross section have significant distinguishing significance,and some of the features are digitally extracted and statistically analyzed,which makes up for the shortcomings of subjective factors in the traditional empirical identification research,and provides a reference for the circulation,testing,clinical medication,and standard drafting of Peucedani radix.
8.Genetic characteristics of VP1 region of Coxsackievirus A10 from 2004 to 2023
CHEN Yanghuiling ; CHEN Guoqing ; LI Feng ; AN Ran ; XU Bing ; YAO Xuejun
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(5):486-489
Objective:
To analyze the phylogenetic characteristics of VP1 gene of Coxsackievirus A10 (CVA10) isolates from 2004 to 2023, and to understand the genetic evolution and epidemic trends of CVA10, so as to provide references for the prevention and control of hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Methods:
The full-length sequences of the VP1 region of CVA10 isolates were retrieved from the BV-BRC database before December 15, 2024. Gene typing, sequence analysis, evolutionary analysis, and amino acid mutation site analysis were conducted using bioinformatics software.
Results:
A total of 1 253 CVA10 isolates VP1 region nucleotide full-length sequences from 2004 to 2023 were included, with 9 strains from 2004 to 2008, 338 strains from 2009 to 2012, and 906 strains from 2013 to 2023. China had the highest number of CVA10 isolates, with 1 143 strains accounting for 91.22%, and the predominant genotype was C3. Compared to the prototype strain, the nucleotide sequence homology of the VP1 region of CVA10 isolates ranged from 74.94% to 77.63%, while the amino acid sequence homology ranged from 88.59% to 93.62%. The third codon position preferred cytosine and thymine. The top three most abundant amino acids were threonine, alanine, and valine. The average relative synonymous codon usage of 30 amino acid codon groups was greater than 1. The average amino acid substitution entropy value was 0.04, with four amino acid mutation-prone sites identified, and the mutation-prone rate was 1.35%.
Conclusions
From 2004 to 2023, the majority of CVA10 isolates were primarily sourced from China, with genotype C3 being the predominant circulating strain in China. The nucleotide homology between the CVA10 isolates and the prototype strain was relatively low, and mutation-prone sites were identified, indicating that enhanced monitoring of viral variation is necessary.
10.Predictive value of different comorbidity indices for hospitalization due to acute exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with comorbidities
Qinglin CHEN ; Ruoyan ZHANG ; Xiaofang LIU ; Xiujuan YAO ; Yanyun HE ; Ran LI ; Xichun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2025;24(7):823-833
Objective:To evaluate the predictive efficacy of different comorbidity indices for hospitalization due to acute exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with comorbidities (CO-COPD).Methods:This retrospective cohort study included 259 stable COPD patients with comorbidities from Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, between October 2021 and September 2023, all with ≥1-year follow-up. Patients were categorized into hospitalized ( n=75) and non-hospitalized ( n=184) groups based on acute exacerbation events. Clinical characteristics, comorbidities, and comorbidity indices, including Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), COPD-specific Comorbidity Test (COTE), and comorbidities in chronic obstructive lung disease index (COMCOLD) were compared between two goups. Risk facors of hospitalization due to acute exacerbations were analyzed by Cox regression. Modified indices were developed by incorporating additional respiratory comorbidities (asthma, bronchiectasis, lung cancer) weighted by hazard ratios (HRs) from Cox reguression. The predictive performance of different comorbidity indices for hospitalization was assessed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Results:Hospitalized patients exhibited lower BMI, FEV 1% predicted, and FEV 1/FVC (all P<0.05), alongside higher modified British Medical Research Coucil (mMRC) scores and COPD assessment test (CAT) scores, eosinophil counts, and Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, (GOLD)severity ( t=3.73, Z=-3.43, Z=-2.43, Z=-11.10, Z=-11.32, Z=-1.80, χ2=17.62, all P<0.05); and also higher use rates of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and systemic oral corticosteroid (OCS) ( χ2=5.48, 7.15, all P<0.05). The comorbidities of asthma, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, hypertension, coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, anxiety and depression in hospitalized group were significantly higher ( χ2=22.49, 18.30, 15.63, 5.10, 4.68, 7.46, 5.16, all P<0.05), along with the increased CCI and COTE index ( P<0.05). Comorbid asthma, bronchiectasis, and lung cancer were independent risk factors for hospitalization ( HR=1.841, 2.924, and 2.076, respectively; all P<0.05). Original CCI and COTE showed moderate predictive value ( AUC=0.609 and 0.655), while modified CCI, COTE, and COMCOLD demonstrated improved performance ( AUC=0.730, 0.760, and 0.713, respectively). At optimal cutoffs (modified CCI>3.5, COTE>4.5, COMCOLD>6.5), sensitivities were 61.3%, 76.0%, and 58.7%, with specificities of 70.1%, 61.4%, and 72.3%. Age-stratified analysis revealed enhanced predictive utility of modified indices across age groups. Conclusions:CCI, COTE, and COMCOLD provide modest predictive value for hospitalization in CO-COPD. Modified indices incorporating respiratory comorbidities significantly improve risk stratification, offering clinical utility for identifying high-risk patients in primary care settings.


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