1.Regulation of Relevant Signaling Pathways by Traditional Chinese Medicine in Intervention of Pancreatic Cancer: A Review
Quanyou ZHAO ; Conghui ZHAO ; Yu ZHANG ; Yiping FU ; Yuting LIU ; Xiaoran WANG ; Zhanzhan LI ; Mingsan MIAO ; Li BAI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(5):280-289
Pancreatic cancer is a highly malignant solid tumor of the digestive system with extremely poor treatment prognosis. Although its incidence rate is low, its mortality rate is extremely high. In recent years, the number of diagnosed cases worldwide has continued to rise, making pancreatic cancer the sixth leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally. Currently, clinical treatment primarily relies on operation and chemotherapy to suppress tumors. However, these approaches face challenges such as suboptimal efficacy, high postoperative recurrence rates, and severe adverse reactions. Therefore, identifying safe and effective treatment modalities remains a pressing challenge for the medical community. In recent years, research on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) interventions for pancreatic cancer has increased significantly. Multiple studies have shown that single-herb TCM, TCM formulas, and their derived single compounds can regulate the levels of tumor cell signaling pathways through multiple action targets. They inhibit the development and progression of pancreatic cancer by inhibiting cancer cell proliferation, promoting cell apoptosis, inhibiting tumor angiogenesis, reducing cancer cell invasion and migration capabilities, regulating the cell cycle, and modulating the tumor microenvironment. Additionally, TCM has the advantages of significantly enhancing the anticancer efficacy of chemotherapy drugs and causing fewer adverse reactions. However, the specific action mechanisms by which TCM intervenes in pancreatic cancer remain unclear. Further extensive research is still needed to validate the role of regulating classical signaling pathways such as phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), Wnt/β-catenin, nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB), notch, and hedgehog in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Therefore, this paper reviewed Chinese and international studies on TCM intervention in pancreatic cancer through relevant signaling pathways in recent years, summarized the potential action mechanisms of TCM in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, and provided references for related research in the future.
2.Research progress on the intervention of traditional Chinese medicine in lipid metabolism for obesity treatment via cAMP signaling pathway
Yu ZHANG ; Xiaoran WANG ; Yiping FU ; Yuting LIU ; Quanyou ZHAO ; Linna CUI ; Mingsan MIAO
China Pharmacy 2026;37(4):522-527
Obesity, a global chronic disease, is associated with adipose tissue dysfunction, which is one of the contributing factors to obesity. The cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) signaling pathway, a key regulator of lipid metabolism, plays a pivotal role in obesity development. Various of traditional Chinese medicine monomers, such as flavonoids, lignans, phenols, and terpenoids, as well as traditional Chinese medicine compound formulas like Xiaoyao powder, Shengmai powder, and Zexie decoction, can maintain energy homeostasis, balance adipose tissue function, regulate glucose metabolism, improve insulin resistance, and suppress inflammatory responses through cAMP signaling pathway regulation, thereby intervening in lipid metabolism for obesity treatment. Although a substantial amount of basic research has preliminarily elucidated the potential mechanisms by which traditional Chinese medicine intervenes in obesity through the cAMP signaling pathway, clinical translational research remains inadequate. There is an urgent need for large-sample, high-quality randomized controlled trials to validate these findings.
3.Study on the extraction, separation and purification process of Actinoside E
Fangliang QIAO ; Yiping JIANG ; Tianshuang XIA ; Aijun LIU ; Kai ZHAO ; Hailiang XIN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2026;44(3):137-143
Objective To optimize the extraction, separation and purification process of Actinoside E. Methods Single factor experiment combined with orthogonal test was used to determine the optimal extraction process of Actinoside E using its content as an index. The extracts were separated and purified by optimizing the chromatographic conditions of macroporous resin, silica gel and ODS column. Results 25 times amount of 55% ethanol with heating reflux at 95℃ for one hour were used as the optimal extraction process of Actinoside E. The optimum separation and purification process was as follows: D101 macroporous resin column was eluted with 7 BV of 50% ethanol, silica gel column was eluted with 5 BV of ethyl acetate-ethanol(10∶1)and 50% methanol eluted fraction was purified repeatedly by ODS column to obtain Actinoside E. The transfer rate of Actinoside E in the whole process was 53.70%, the yield was 0.35%, and the purity was 99.9%. Conclusion The process is stable and viable, which can provide material foundation for the development and utilization of Actinoside E.
4.Whole genome sequencing of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactic B4 and analysis of its probiotic properties
Ruipei Ding ; Chengzhong Liu ; Cancan Shi ; Huiyu Zhang ; Yiping Dai ; Ruxue Mu ; Zilong Li ; Maozhang He ; Zhuojun Li
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(2):255-265
Objective :
To investigate whole genome information of a newly isolatedBifidobacterium animalissubsp. lactic B4 strain from healthy human feces was analyzed and its probiotic properties.
Methods :
The antimicrobial resistance, hemolytic, gastric acid tolerance and biochemical characteristics of B. animalis B4 were evaluated byin vitroexperiments, and its whole genome was sequentially sequenced and functional annotation was performed by next and three-generation sequencing technology.
Results:
Whole genome sequencing of B. animalis B4 showed that its genome size was 1 944 146 bp, with GC content of 60.49%, no plasmid, and a total of 1 642 genes. The results ofin vitroanalysis showed that the B. animalis B4 had good probiotic properties, including non-hemolytic and stomach acid resistance. At the same time, the genome results showed that the B. animalis B4 strain did not have toxin and disease-related genes, drug resistance genes were few and the transmission ability was not high, so it had high safety. Gene annotation of KEGG, COG and GO showed that it contained many biological active enzymes, such as β-galactosidase, L-lactate dehydrogenase and other probiotic genes.
Conclusion
The B. animalis B4 has good probiotic properties, showing excellent safety at the genetic level, with a probiotic gene sequence.
5.Asian consensus on normothermic intraperitoneal and systemic treatment for gastric cancer with peritoneal metastasis
Zhenggang ZHU ; Kitayama Joji ; Hyung-Ho Kim ; Jimmy Bok-Yan So ; Hui CAO ; Lin CHEN ; Xiangdong CHENG ; Jiankun HU ; Imano Motohiro ; Ishigami Hironori ; Ye Seob Jee ; Jong-Han Kim ; Yasuhiro Kodera ; Han LIANG ; Xiaowen LIU ; Sheng LU ; Yiping MOU ; Mingming NIE ; Won Jun Seo ; Yanong WANG ; Dan WU ; Zekuan XU ; Yamaguchi Hironori ; Chao YAN ; Zhongyin YANG ; Kai YIN ; Yonemura Yutaka ; Wei-Peng Yong ; Jiren YU ; Jun ZHANG ; Asian Gastric Cancer NIPS Treatment Collaborative Group ; Shanghai Anticancer Association, Committee of Peritoneal Tumor
Journal of Surgery Concepts & Practice 2025;30(4):277-294
Gastric cancer with peritoneal metastasis (GCPM) is a common and lethal manifestation of advanced gastric cancer, with a median survival of only 5-11 months. This consensus was developed by 30 experts from Asia (China, Japan, Korea, and Singapore) using the Delphi method and the GRADE evidence grading system. A total of 29 statements were formulated, covering the diagnosis and assessment of GCPM, indications for laparoscopic exploration and NIPS (normothermic intraperitoneal and systemic treatment), treatment regimens, prevention and management of complications, criteria for conversion surgery, and postoperative intraperitoneal therapy. The consensus aims to standardize clinical practice and improve the prognosis of patients with GCPM.
6.Current status of healthcare-associated infection management in 62 prima-ry medical institutions in Jiangsu Province
Menghan ZHAO ; Qi QI ; Ziqing GUO ; Jinping LIU ; Yaoyao MA ; Yiping MAO
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(4):539-544
Objective To understand the application of healthcare-associated infection(HAI)quality control indi-cators and current status of HAI management in primary medical institutions in Jiangsu Province,and provide refe-rence and basis for primary medical institutions to improve HAI management quality and for health administrative departments to formulate HAI management relevant policies.Methods Data on HAI quality control indicators co-llected by Jiangsu Provincial Primary Healthcare Professional Quality Control Center from the first batch of 62 pri-mary sentinel medical institutions in the province were analyzed.Results of on-site inspections and assessments of 20 institutions were summarized and analyzed.Results From July 2023 to May 2024,a total of 145 814 inpatients were monitored,219 patients had 220 episodes of HAI.The incidence and case incidence of HAI were both 0.15%,and the main HAI site was upper respiratory tract(40.45%).The compliance rate and correct rate of hand hygiene were 81.34%(14.29%-100%)and 87.90%(18.46%-100%),respectively.The removal rate of surface pollu-tant from environmental objects was 77.24%(20.00%-100%),and the qualified rate of cleaning of device,appli-ances,and articles was 98.76%(10.00%-100%).The monitoring data records of quality control indicators in most primary healthcare institutions during on-site inspections didn't match the monthly data reported to the Jiangsu Provincial Primary Healthcare Professional Quality Control Center.Most healthcare workers in primary healthcare institutions lacked sufficient awareness and knowledge in infection prevention and control.Multiple HAI-related safety hazards existed in key departments of most primary medical institutions.Conclusion After nearly a year of continuous monitoring on HAI,the primary sentinel medical institutions have established their own data on the inci-dence of HAI.The compliance rate and correct rate of hand hygiene,as well as the removal rate of surface pollu-tants from environmental objects are still relatively low in some medical medical institutions,and there is much room for improvement.There is still a significant gap in terms of HAI prevention and control in some primary medical in-stitutions when referring to the standards.
7.Mitochondrial DNA analysis technologies and their forensic applications
Jing LIU ; Lirong JIANG ; Yiping HOU ; Zheng WANG
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2025;40(2):220-225
Mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)is a critical target in forensic genetic analysis,playing a pivotal role in deciphering population genetic structures,tracing maternal lineages,identifying complex kinship relationships,and deconvoluting mixed biological samples.For aged or severely degraded biological specimens where nuclear DNA profiling is impossible,mtDNA may emerge as the sole detectable DNA source due to its unique circular structure and multi-copy characteristics.With the continuous advancement of DNA sequencing technologies,mtDNA analysis has evolved from first-generation sequencing focusing on the control region to whole-genome approaches in second-generation sequencing,simultaneously enhancing haplotype resolution and promoting forensic mtDNA applications.Recently,long-read third-generation sequencing technologies have introduced a novel methodological paradigm for mtDNA analysis,enabling non-spliced acquisition of mtDNA control regions or full sequences.This approach not only mitigates the potential interference from nuclear-mitochondrial DNA sequences but also significantly improves heterogeneity recognition rates.This review will elucidate the principles of various sequencing technologies and comprehensively examine the research progress and applications of mtDNA in forensic science,including individual identification,kinship verification,mixed sample detection,and biogeographic ancestry inference,with the aim of providing valuable insights for future research and practical implementations.
8.Application of the"ASK-T"aspiration prevention management model in reducing the risk of aspiration in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)complicated by dysphagia
Wen-fang HE ; Xun ZHOU ; Meizhu DING ; Yiping CHEN ; Qianli LIU ; Xinyuan TAN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(3):434-441
Objective To explore the application effect of the"ASK-T"aspiration prevention management model in reducing the risk of aspiration in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)complicated by dysphagia.Methods 196 of 409 COPD patients with aspiration risk admitted to the Respiratory Disease Department of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine,Higher Education Mega Center Hospital from July 2021 to June 2024 were selected as the study object,and 102 COPD patients with aspiration risk admitted from July 2021 to December 2022 were set as the pre-improvement group.The patients in this group received the original nursing process and management mode of the department during hospitalization.94 COPD patients with aspiration risk admitted from January 2023 to June 2024 were set as the improved group,and the patients in this group were introduced into the department and implemented an innovative improvement project:"ASK-T"anti-aspiration management mode and then received nursing management.Patients in both groups were observed and followed up for 4 weeks.The risk grade of aspiration,SSA score,DHI score,aspiration pneumonia and aspiration pneumonia,nutritional status and satisfaction after intervention were compared between the two groups.Result in the improved group was significantly lower than that in the pre-improvement group(P<0.05),and the SSA score,DHI score and total DHI score of patients in the 2 groups were significantly lower than that before intervention(P<0.05).The SSA score,DHI score and DHI total score in the improved group were lower than those in the pre-improved group(P<0.05).The results of 4-week follow-up showed that the scores of NRS-2002 for nutritional risk screening in 2 groups were lower than before intervention(P<0.05),and the scores of NRS-2002 for nutritional risk screening in the improved group were significantly lower than those in the pre-improvement group(P<0.05).The comparison showed that the incidence of aspiration and aspiration pneumonia in the improved group was lower than that in the pre-improved group(P<0.05),and the satisfaction score of patients with the relevant preventive measures was higher than that in the pre-improved group(P<0.05).Conclusion The"ASK-T"aspiration preven-tion management model,when applied in the nursing of elderly patients with COPD complicated by dysphagia,can significantly reduce the risk of aspiration and the incidence of aspiration pneumonia,effectively improve patients' swallowing function and quality of life,and enhance their nutritional status.Furthermore,this model significantly improves patient satisfaction with intervention measures,providing a scientific and effective management strategy for clinical nursing of elderly patients with COPD complicated by dysphagia.It is worthy of promotion and application in clinical practice.
9.Effects of blood flow restriction on maximal lactate steady state during ergometer cycling
Bo LI ; Huiyi LI ; Huina WU ; Wei ZHENG ; Yiping LIU ; Yongming LI
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;44(7):530-536
Objective To explore the effect of the blood flow restriction(BFR)at 40%arterial oc-clusive pressure(AOP)on ergometer cycling maximal lactate steady state(MLSS).Methods A total of 11 male college students majoring in sports science(age 23±2 yrs,height 176±5 cm,weight 74.6±5.5 kg,body fat 14.5%±4.7%)were selected.The test in this study was divided into 4 parts:① an incremental ramp test to determine the maximal aerobic power(Pmax);② the MLSS test to determine the blood lactate concentration of MLSS(MLSSc),the work load of MLSS(MLSSw),and the percentage of MLSSw relative to Pmax(%MLSSw);③ the 30 min constant load BFR test(MLSS-BFR)of MLSSw based on the test ② to determine the heart rate,blood lactate and subjec-tive fatigue of MLSSw at the BFR;④ MLSS test at BFR(BFR-MLSS)to determine MLSSc and MLSSw.The BFR was performed using an adjustable pressure compression cuff applied externally to the nearest point to the thigh,at a pressure of 40%AOP.Heart rate was monitored throughout the test.When measuring the constant load in test ②③④,restrictive pressure was released for 30 s ev-ery 5 min.During the release,a blood sample was collected from the earlobe for analysis of blood lac-tate.After the constant load test,the perceived exertion was collected immediately.Results MLSSw(152.5±28.8 vs 161.3±28.1 W,P<0.05,ES=0.84)and%MLSSw(53.4%±5.7%vs 56.7%±5.5%,P<0.05,ES=0.82)of BFR-MLSS test were significantly lower than those of MLSS test.However,no significant differences were found between the BFR-MLSS and MLSS test in MLSSc(5.61±1.18 vs 5.61±0.81 mmol/L,P>0.05,ES=0.01),heart rate(152.6±14.8 vs 150.7±10.7 bpm,P>0.05,ES=0.17)and RPE(14.8±3.3 vs 14.9±2.9,P>0.05,ES=0.06).Conclusion BFR exercise achieves MLSS at a lower external load(power output),and does not reduce the internal load of MLSS.Moreover,BFR increases the internal load for the same external load,but the division of the internal load interval seems to be the same during exercise with or without BFR.
10.Effects of the expanded lateral thoracic artery perforator flap in the reconstruction of breast scar contracture deformity after burns in minor females
Changling LIU ; Zhi ZHANG ; Gang LI ; Jun HUANG ; Yiping HU ; Wenbin TANG ; Congcong SHENG
Chinese Journal of Burns 2025;41(4):348-354
Objective:To investigate the effects of the expanded lateral thoracic artery perforator flap in the reconstruction of breast scar contracture deformity after burns in minor females.Methods:The study was a retrospective observational study. From July 2018 to October 2023, 8 female children aged 4 to 12 years and with breast scar contracture deformity after burns, who met the inclusion criteria, were admitted to the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery of Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University. The skin and soft tissue expander (hereinafter referred to as expander) was placed in the first stage. The contracture scar was removed and released in the second stage, and the wound formed after the scar was removed measured between 9 cm×8 cm and 15 cm×10 cm. The expanded lateral thoracic artery perforator flap was designed and transferred to repair the wound with resected flap area of 10 cm×9 cm to 16 cm×11 cm, and the wound at the flap donor area was directly sutured. The complications such as incision infection, hematoma, and expander exposure were observed after stage Ⅰ surgery. After stage Ⅱ surgery, the survival of the flap and the wound healing at the flap donor area were observed. During the 1-year follow-up after the stage Ⅱ surgery, the breast development was evaluated according to tanner staging performance of female pubertal breast development, the aesthetic effect of the affected breast was evaluated by using the aesthetic effect evaluation standard after breast surgery, the Vancouver scar scale (VSS) was used to score the scar condition at the flap donor and recipient areas, and the satisfaction of the children's families with the surgical outcomes was investigated by using a self-made scale.Results:After stage Ⅰ surgery, no incision infection, hematoma, expander exposure, or other complications occurred in 8 children. After stage Ⅱ surgery, only one child had tissue necrosis at the distal end of the flap with a size of about 2 cm×1 cm, which healed after dressing change, and the flap in other children had good blood supply, soft texture, moderate thickness, and similar color to the skin at the recipient area. The wounds at all flap donor areas healed well. During the 1-year follow-up after stage Ⅱ surgery, 7 children had normal breast development, with their breast volume, height, and shape being almost the same as or similar to the healthy side, with the aesthetic effect of all being grade Ⅰ; the breast in one child had not yet developed, and these indicators were not evaluated. The locations of nipple areola complex in 8 children were almost the same as or similar to those in the healthy side, and their skin color, integrity, texture, and elasticity of the partial breast repaired by the transferred flap were similar to those in the healthy side, with the aesthetic effect of all being grade Ⅰ. The shapes of nipple and areola in 5 children were inconsistent with those in the healthy side because of the original scar, with the aesthetic effect of all being grade Ⅱ, and the shapes of nipple and areola in the other 3 children were consistent with those in the healthy side, with the aesthetic effect of all being grade Ⅰ. The VSS score of the scar at the flap recipient area was 2-5, and the VSS score of the scar at the flap donor area was 1-3. Seven children's families were satisfied with the surgical effect, and one child's family was basically satisfied with the surgical effect.Conclusions:For the breast scar contracture deformity of minor females after burns, the expanded lateral thoracic artery perforator flap is used for reconstruction before puberty, which results in fewer postoperative complications, good breast shape, and hidden scar at the flap donor area. It is beneficial for the normal development of adolescent breasts, and is one of the safe and effective methods for the treatment of breast scar contracture deformity in minor females after burns.


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