1.PROGRESS IN ANTI-TOXOPLASMA GONDII DRUG DEVELOPMENT:CURRENT STATUS,DIRECTION,AND CHALLENGES
Ying-Mei LAI ; Xun-Hui ZHUO ; Zi JIN
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2025;32(1):52-59
Toxoplasma gondii is an opportunistic pathogenic protozoan that causes zoonotic toxoplasmosis and is capable of infecting almost all warm-blooded animals,including humans.T.gondii infection is a globally prevalent zoonosis,posing a particularly high risk to immunocompromised populations.It presents a serious threat to public health and animal husbandry due to its complex life cycle and wide host range.Currently,the prevention and treatment of toxoplasmosis rely primarily on drugs,with a combination of sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine being the first choice in clinical practice.However,limitations in efficacy,side effects,and drug resistance restrict its widespread use.While some progress has been made in the development of anti-Toxoplasma drugs,no ideal treatment has yet been approved for market release or clinical trials.This paper reviews recent progress on the mechanisms of action and targets of novel anti-Toxoplasma drugs based on relevant studies.It aims to provide new ideas for future drug research and development while highlighting the opportunities and challenges in the field.
2.Chinese expert consensus on diagnosis and treatment strategies for SARS-CoV-2 infection in immunocompromised populations(2023 edition-2)
Chun-Rong JU ; Mei-Ying WANG ; Jing YUAN ; Yong-Hao XU ; Zhi-Bin XU ; Pei-Hang XU ; Yu-Peng LAI ; Li-Yan CHEN ; Shi-Yue LI ; Wu-Jun XUE ; Hong-Zhou LU ; Yi-Min LI ; Yun-Song YU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2023;22(12):1411-1424
Since the end of 2019,severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)infection has swept the world,bringing great harm to human society and significantly increasing the health burden.Due to stron-ger infectivity,faster transmission,and higher reinfection rate of the Omicron variant,it has now replaced the Delta variant as the main epidemic strain for both imported and local outbreaks in China.Chinese Diagnosis and treatment protocol for SARS-CoV-2 infection(10th trial version)emphasizes"strengthening the protection of key popula-tions,"which includes the increasing number of immunocompromised population.These people have a high inci-dence of severe diseases and a high fatality rate after infected with SARS-CoV-2,and belong to the high-risk popula-tions of severe or critical diseases.Moreover,due to underlying diseases,these people take immunosuppressants and other related drugs chronically.The interactions between anti-SARS-CoV-2 infection treatment drugs and origi-nal drugs are complicated,thus bring significant challenges to the treatment after the SARS-CoV-2 infection.Cur-rently,there is a lack of guidelines or consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection among im-munocompromised population.Therefore,the Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health and National Center for Respiratory Medicine organized experts from multiple disciplines(respiratory and critical care medicine,organ transplantation,rheumatology and immunology,hematology,infection,critical care medicine,etc.)in China.Af-ter multiple rounds of discussions,13 items of recommendations are made as the reference for peers based on evi-dence-based medical evidence,so as to provide a theoretical and practical reference for the diagnosis and treatment strategies of this population.
3.Value of Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound in Sentinel Lymph Node after Primary Breast Cancer Resection
Qing-mei MA ; Jia LUO ; Jia-ping LI ; Cai-xin HUANG ; Lai-na WEI ; Ying LIN ; Nan SHAO ; Yan-ling ZHENG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(4):663-667
ObjectiveTo investigate the value of percutaneous and intravenous contrast-enhanced ultrasound(P-Ⅳ-CEUS) in sentinel lymph nodes(SLNs) after resection of early-stage primary breast cancer. MethodsA retrospective analysis was done on the clinical and imaging data of 42 early breast cancer patients. Following primary tumor resection, all these patients underwent reoperation in our hospital. SLNs were examined by preoperative P-Ⅳ-CEUS and intraoperative sentinel lymph node biopsy(SLNB) was performed by using Methylene blue as a tracer. Then we analyzed the detection and false-negative rate in CEUS and SLNB respectively. By using the surgical pathological results as the gold standard, the diagnostic efficacy of CEUS for SLNs was explored. ResultsThe detection rate and false negative rate of SLNs in percutaneous contrast-enhanced ultrasound (P-CEUS) were 92.9% (39/42) and 7.1% (3/42), respectively. The detection rate in methylene blue staining was 100% (41/41) and one patient underwent neoadjuvant therapy due to biopsy-confirmed metastasis. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy of P-Ⅳ-CEUS were 66.7% (2/3), 100% (37/37), 100% (2/2), 97.3% (36/37) and 97.4% (38/39), respectively. ConclusionsP-Ⅳ-CEUS after resection of early-stage primary breast cancer can accurately detect SLNs and characterize their status, which is a reliable clinical basis for reducing invasive SLNB.
4.Preliminary observation on the clinical application of rehabilitation support for lumbar disc herniation based on 3D printing technology.
Ping CHEN ; Hai-Dong WANG ; Jun-Jie SU ; Ying PAN ; Wei-Qing LI ; Xue-Mei TIAN ; Gui-Lin LAI ; Jia-Ning WANG
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023;36(9):849-853
OBJECTIVE:
To analyze the important effect of 3D printing personalized lumbar support on lumbar pain and lumbar function in patients with lumbar disc herniation.
METHODS:
From October 2018 to May 2021, 60 patients initially diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation were selected and divided into an observation group and a control group, with 30 patients in each group. Among them, there were 18 males and 12 females in the observation group;the age ranged from 24 to 56 years old, with an average of (45.23±6.07) years old. The course of disease ranged from 1 to 24 months, with an average of(6.25±0.82) months, and rehabilitation treatment was carried out by wearing 3D printed personalized lumbar support. There were 19 males and 11 females in the control group;the age ranged from 25 to 57 years old, with an average of (42.78±7.58) years old. The course of disease ranged from 1 to 24 months, with an average of (6.72±1.36) months, and rehabilitation treatment is carried out by wearing traditional lumbar protective equipment. The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores, lumbar Oswestry dysfunction index (ODI) and visual analogue scale (VAS) were evaluated and compared between the two groups before and 1 course after treatment (3 weeks).
RESULTS:
There was no statistically significant difference in JOA, ODI, and VAS between two groups before treatment (P>0.05). After one course of treatment (3 weeks), JOA scores of both groups was increased compared to before treatment (P<0.05), while ODI and VAS decreased compared to before treatment (P<0.05). After treatment, JOA score of observation group was higher than that of control group (P<0.05), while ODI and VAS scores were lower than those of control group. No adverse events occurred in both groups.
CONCLUSION
The application of 3D printing personalized lumbar support can effectively alleviate the pain of patients with lumbar disc herniation and improve their lumbar function of patients.
Female
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Male
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Humans
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Young Adult
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Adult
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Middle Aged
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Intervertebral Disc Displacement/surgery*
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Printing, Three-Dimensional
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Technology
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Orthopedics
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Low Back Pain
6.Herbal Textual Research on Schizonepetae Herba in Famous Classical Formulas
Xiao-ying DING ; Heng-yang LI ; Qi AN ; Mei GUO ; Yu-guang ZHENG ; Yan JIN ; Zhi-lai ZHAN ; Dan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(10):92-101
In this paper, the name, classification, origin and other aspects of Schizonepetae Herba in the famous classical formulas were researched by referring to the related herbal literature, medical books and prescription books in the past dynasties. The results showed that Schizonepetae Herba first appeared in Shennong Bencaojing (《神农本草经》) as Jiasu, while Jingjie first appeared in Wupu Bencao (《吴普本草》), and the name of Jingjie was mainly used as the rectification of name in later generations. The name of Jiasu is mostly derived from its smell, and the name of Jingjie is mostly derived from its pronunciation. Schizonepeta tenuifolia has been highly praised in the past as a original material, and its genuine producing area is Jiangsu, Hebei and other places, medicinal part is whole herb with spike. In modern times, the quality of Schizonepetae Herba is best described as having thin stems, green spike, and aroma. In clinical application, the raw products of Schizonepetae Herba is mainly used, and the carbonisata is mainly used for hemostasis. Famous classical formulas of Huaihuasan and Danggui Yinzi are all made of Schizonepetae Spica, so it is recommended to use the dried panicle of S. tenuifolia. In Liangxue Dihuangtang, Schizonepetae Herba Carbonisata is used, therefore, it is suggested to adopt the processing method of Schizonepetae Herba Carbonisata in the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia.
7.Effect of navel acupuncture on bladder emptying function in patients with urinary retention after stroke.
Qian LV ; Feng LIANG ; Gen-Ying ZHU ; Zhi-Hui TIAN ; Jun-Mei LAI ; Jia-Hui HU ; Lu-Lu TONG
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2022;42(12):1345-1348
OBJECTIVE:
To observe the effect of navel acupuncture on bladder emptying function in patients with urinary retention after stroke based on the conventional treatment.
METHODS:
A total of 106 patients with urinary retention after stroke were randomly divided into an observation group (53 cases, 3 cases dropped off) and a control group (53 cases, 3 cases dropped off). Patients in the control group were treated with drugs, catheterization and bladder function rehabilitation training. On the basis of the treatment in the control group, the observation group was treated with navel acupuncture, 30 min each time, once every other day, for 4 weeks. The bladder residual urine volume, spontaneous urination volume and catheterization times before and after treatment were compared between the two groups, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated.
RESULTS:
After treatment, in the two groups, the bladder residual urine volume and catheterization times were lower than those before treatment (P<0.01), and the spontaneous urination volume was higher than that before treatment (P<0.01); the bladder residual urine volume and catheterization times in the observation group were less than those in the control group (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the spontaneous urination volume was higher than that in the control group (P<0.01). The effective rate of the observation group was 90.0 % (45/50), which was higher than 72.0 % (36/50) in the control group (P<0.05).
CONCLUSION
On the basis of conventional treatment, navel acupuncture can effectively improve the bladder emptying function of patients with urinary retention after stroke.
Humans
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Stroke/therapy*
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Urinary Bladder
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Urinary Retention/therapy*
8. Analysis on the influencing factors of low back pain in the occupational workers of key industries in China
Hui-jie ZHANG ; Xin SUN ; Hua-dong ZHANG ; Rui-jie LING ; Yi-min LIU ; Gang LI ; Zao-liang REN ; Yan YIN ; Hua SHAO ; Heng-dong ZHANG ; Bing QIU ; Mei-bian ZHANG ; Da-yu WANG ; Qiang ZENG ; Ru-gang WANG ; Jian-chao CHEN ; Dan-ying ZHANG ; Liang-ying MEI ; Yong-quan LIU ; Ji-xiang LIU ; Cheng-yun ZHANG ; Tian-lai LI ; Qing XU ; Ying QU ; Xue-yan ZHANG ; Ning JIA ; Zhong-xu WANG
China Occupational Medicine 2021;48(05):481-487
OBJECTIVE: To explore the influencing factors of low back pain and the relationship of the influence of bad working posture, weight load and frequency of load and the dose-response relationship among the occupational workers of key industries in China. METHODS: A total of 57 501 employees from 15 key industries in China were selected as research subjects using stratified cluster sampling method. The occurrence of low back pain in the past one year, as well as occupational factors such as job type, labor organization and work posture were investigated by using the Chinese version Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire. RESULTS: The prevalence of low back pain in the occupational population of key industries in China was 16.4%(9 448/57 501). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the risk of low back pain in females was higher than that in males(P<0.01). Married, obese, occasional and frequent smokers, and a history of lower back disease were associated with increased risk of low back pain(all P<0.05). The risk of low back pain was associated with older age, higher education level, and lower frequency of physical exercise(all P<0.01). The risk of low back pain was higher with longer working time, greater back curvature, and the high frequency of long standing and sitting position work, uncomfortable working posture, repeated operation per minute, and lifting>5 kg weight(all P<0.01). CONCLUSION: The influencing factors of low back pain in the occupational population of key industries in China include bad working posture, high frequency load, weight load and other individual factors. There is a dose-response relationship with low back posture load and frequency of load.
9. Role of p300 in susceptibility of atrial Hbrillation in aged mice
De-Wei PENG ; Hui-Shan ZHOU ; Xiao-Yan GAO ; Qiao-Qiao LI ; Chun-Yu DENG ; Shu-Lin WU ; Fang RAO ; De-Wei PENG ; Hui-Shan ZHOU ; Hai-Yan LIU ; Xiao-Yan GAO ; Ying-Yu LAI ; Qiao-Qiao LI ; Chun-Yu DENG ; Hui YANG ; Su KUANG ; Yu-Mei XUE ; Shu-Lin WU ; Fang RAO ; Ying-Yu LAI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2021;37(2):180-186
Aim To explore the role of cotranscriptional activator p300 in regulating the electrical remodeling of atrial myocytes in aging mouse, which resulted in atrial fibrillation. Methods The left atrial appendage tissues of 5 , 13 and 18monthold C57BL/6 mice were collected respectively. Western blot was used to detect the protein expression levels of p300, L type calcium channel (Cavl. 2) and aging related protein p53/p21. Acute enzymatic hydrolysis was used to isolate single atrial myocytes, and the wholecell patchclamp technique was used to detect the Ltype calcium current (I
10.Herbal Textual Research of Alpinia katsumadai
Xuan HU ; Dan WANG ; Fu-lai YU ; Ying-bo ZHANG ; Xiao-li XIE ; Mei HUANG ; Jun-cai HE ; Yu-xin PANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2020;26(21):210-219

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