1.Regulation of Renal Interstitial Fibrosis-related Pathways by Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Dandan WEI ; Shanshan LI ; Yongjie WANG ; Hongling WANG ; Zongyao WU ; Qingbo WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(16):254-265
Renal interstitial fibrosis (RIF) is a common pathological change process from the development of various chronic nephropathies to the end stage, and it is an important histological manifestation of renal function decline. At present, no effective anti-fibrosis drugs have been found in clinical practice. In recent years, with the continuous development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) pharmacology, molecular biology, system biology, and network pharmacology, the research on regulating RIF with TCM monomer, single TCM, TCM compound, Chinese patent medicine, and TCM injection is deepening. Among them, Jianpi Yishen recipe, Shendi Bushen capsules, Jianzhong Bushen Xiaozheng decoction, Liuwei Dihuangtang, and Lycium barbarum polysaccharides can regulate transforming growth factor-β/small mother against decapentaplegic (TGF-β1/Smads), Wnt/β-catenin, and neurogenic locus notch homolog protein (Notch) signaling pathways. Wulingsan, Zhenwutang, pachymic acid ZA, pachymic acid ZC, and pachymic acid ZD, which mainly induce diuresis, can regulate the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Hirudin, curcumin, and Fuzheng Huayu recipe, which mainly promote blood circulation, can inhibit inflammation-related pathways such as p-nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB), Toll-like receptor 4/p-nuclear transcription factor-κB (TLR4/NF-κB), and Janus kinase 2/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (JAK/STAT), so as to achieve anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidation effects and alleviate the progression of RIF. Shenshuai Xiezhuo decoction, Shenkang injection, and Shenshuai recipe, which are mainly used for invigorating Qi, removing blood stasis, and removing turbidity, can inhibit transdifferentiation of pericytes-myofibroblasts through vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) signaling pathway. At present, there are many studies on the regulation of the RIF signaling pathway by TCM, but there is a lack of a systematic summary. In this study, by combing the signaling pathway of TCM in the treatment of RIF, the effective target of TCM treatment is screened, and its possible mechanism is found, which provides new ideas for clinical treatment and new drug research and development.
2.Experimental study on the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis with low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields.
Zidong AN ; Liqiang WANG ; Yi WU ; Yongjie PANG ; Keming CHEN ; Yuhai GAO
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2025;42(5):1054-1061
This study aims to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of 50 Hz-0.6 mT low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) on postmenopausal osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats. Thirty 3-month-old female SD rats were selected and divided into a sham operation group (Sham), an ovariectomized model group (OVX), and a low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) treatment group, with 10 rats in each group. After 8 weeks, the whole-body bone mineral density (BMD) of each group of rats was measured. The treatment group began to receive PEMF stimulation for 90 minutes daily, while the OVX group only received a simulated placement without electricity. After 6 weeks of intervention, all rats were sacrificed and tested for in vitro BMD, micro-CT, biomechanics, serum biochemical indicators, and bone tissue-related proteins. The results showed that the BMD of the OVX group was significantly lower than that of the Sham group 8 weeks after surgery, indicating successful modeling. After 6 weeks of treatment, compared with the OVX group, the PEMF group exhibited significantly increased BMD in the whole body, femur, and vertebral bodies. Micro-CT analysis results showed improved bone microstructure, significantly increased maximum load and bending strength of the femur, elevated levels of serum bone formation markers, and increased expression of osteogenic-related proteins. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that daily 90-minute exposure to 50 Hz-0.6 mT PEMF effectively enhances BMD, improves bone biomechanical properties, optimizes bone microstructure, stimulates bone formation, and inhibits bone resorption in ovariectomized rats, highlighting its therapeutic potential for postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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3.Identification of a JAK-STAT-miR155HG positive feedback loop in regulating natural killer (NK) cells proliferation and effector functions.
Songyang LI ; Yongjie LIU ; Xiaofeng YIN ; Yao YANG ; Xinjia LIU ; Jiaxing QIU ; Qinglan YANG ; Yana LI ; Zhiguo TAN ; Hongyan PENG ; Peiwen XIONG ; Shuting WU ; Lanlan HUANG ; Xiangyu WANG ; Sulai LIU ; Yuxing GONG ; Yuan GAO ; Lingling ZHANG ; Junping WANG ; Yafei DENG ; Zhaoyang ZHONG ; Youcai DENG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(4):1922-1937
The Janus kinase/signal transducers and activators of transcription (JAK-STAT) control natural killer (NK) cells development and cytotoxic functions, however, whether long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in this pathway remains unknown. We found that miR155HG was elevated in activated NK cells and promoted their proliferation and effector functions in both NK92 and induced-pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)-derived NK (iPSC-NK) cells, without reliance on its derived miR-155 and micropeptide P155. Mechanistically, miR155HG bound to miR-6756 and relieved its repression of JAK3 expression, thereby promoting the JAK-STAT pathway and enhancing NK cell proliferation and function. Further investigations disclosed that upon cytokine stimulation, STAT3 directly interacts with miR155HG promoter and induces miR155HG transcription. Collectively, we identify a miR155HG-mediated positive feedback loop of the JAK-STAT signaling. Our study will also provide a power target regarding miR155HG for improving NK cell generation and effector function in the field of NK cell adoptive transfer therapy against cancer, especially iPSC-derived NK cells.
4.Expert Consensus on Combined Screening for Common Cancers(2025 Edition)
Kexin CHEN ; Wanqing CHEN ; Yubei HUANG ; Zhangyan LYU ; Fangfang SONG ; Changfa XIA ; Yongjie XU ; Lei YANG ; Chao SHENG ; Yacong ZHANG ; Peng WANG ; Yunmeng ZHANG ; Yuting JI ; Jingjing LI ; Wenxuan LI ; Jie WU ; Qianyun JIN ; Fengju SONG
China Cancer 2025;34(8):583-610
Malignant tumors(commonly referred to as cancer)represent a major global public health challenge and contribute significantly to the worldwide disease burden.Early screening plays a critical role in improving detection rates,enabling timely intervention,and enhancing pa-tient survival rates.However,current cancer screening guidelines primarily focus on site-specific screening,which may not fully address the need for comprehensive early detection.A scientifical-ly rational,multi-cancer screening approach offers several advantages:it optimizes the use of bio-logical samples,reduces time costs for participants,enhances the efficiency and comprehensive-ness of screening,and minimizes overall expenses.Such an approach also facilitates the rational allocation of healthcare resources,ultimately helping to reduce the societal burden of cancer.To address this need,the Cancer Epidemiology Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association has developed the Expert Consensus on Combined Screening for Common Cancers in China.This consensus integrates multidisciplinary expertise and synthesizes the latest domestic and interna-tional researches on cancer screening,early detection,and treatment for prevalent malignancies.Drawing upon China's unique demographic and healthcare context,as well as practical screening experiences,the consensus provides evidence-based recommendations on target populations,screening technologies,and procedural workflows for multi-cancer screening.These guidelines align with the principles and methodologies established by the World Health Organization(WHO),aiming to:enhance the effectiveness of combined cancer screening in China,improve early detec-tion rates,and provide a scientific foundation for national cancer prevention and control strategies.
5.Expert consensus on combined screening for common cancers(2025 edition)
Chen KEXIN ; Chen WANQING ; Huang YUBEI ; Lyu ZHANGYAN ; Song FANGFANG ; Xia CHANGFA ; Xu YONGJIE ; Yang LEI ; Sheng CHAO ; Zhang YACONG ; Wang PENG ; Zhang YUNMENG ; Ji YUTING ; Li JINGJING ; Li WENXUAN ; Wu JIE ; Jin QIANYUN ; Song FENGJU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2025;52(14):703-726
Malignant tumors(commonly referred to as cancers)represent a major global public health challenge and contribute substan-tially to the global disease burden.Early screening plays a crucial role in improving detection rates,enabling timely intervention,and enhan-cing patient survival.However,current cancer screening guidelines primarily focus on site-specific screening,which may not fully address the need for comprehensive early detection.A scientifically rational,multi-cancer screening approach offers several advantages:it optimizes the use of biological samples,reduces the time burden for participants,enhances the efficiency and comprehensiveness of screening,and min-imizes overall expenses.Moreover,this approach facilitates rational allocation of healthcare resources,ultimately helping to reduce the soci-etal burden of cancer.To address gap,the Cancer Epidemiology Committee of the China Anti-Cancer Association has developed the Expert Consensus on Combined Screening for Common Cancers.This consensus integrates multidisciplinary expertise and synthesizes the latest do-mestic and international researches on cancer screening,early detection,and treatment of prevalent malignancies.Drawing upon China's unique demographic and healthcare context and practical screening experiences,the consensus provides evidence-based recommendations on target populations,screening technologies,and procedural workflows for multi-cancer screening.These guidelines align with the prin-ciples and methodologies established by the World Health Organization(WHO),aiming to enhance the effectiveness of combined cancer screening in China,improve early detection rates,and provide a scientific foundation for national cancer prevention and control strategies.
6.Expert consensus on liquid biopsy-based multi-cancer early detection(2025 edition)
Chen WANQING ; Chen KEXIN ; He YUTONG ; Jia WEIHUA ; Liu ZHIHUA ; Ma HONGXIA ; Miao XIAOPING ; Pan KAIFENG ; Wu CHEN ; Xia CHANGFA ; Xing JINLIANG ; Xu YONGJIE
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2025;52(14):727-742
Cancer stands as a significant global public health challenge,and cancer screening serves as a pivotal strategy for reducing its mortality.Presently,only a limited number of cancer types have appropriate screening methods available.Traditional single-cancer screen-ing approaches are fraught with limitations,including invasiveness,low accuracy,and poor patient compliance.Multi-cancer early detection(MCED)leveraging liquid biopsy technology enables non-invasive and efficient early detection of multiple cancers by analyzing biomarkers such as cell-free DNA,cell-free RNA,proteins,and metabolites in blood and other bodily fluids.This innovative approach substantially broadens the spectrum of detectable cancers and enhances population coverage,showcasing immense potential for improving existing can-cer screening strategies.This expert consensus comprehensively reviews the progress of liquid biopsy-based MCED,biomarker selection and detection technologies,the criteria for cancer type selection,research design and clinical utility evaluation,as well as implementation path-ways.The overarching goal of this consensus is to offer scientific guidance for further research and the widespread adoption of MCED,thereby facilitating the continuous optimization of cancer screening strategies.
7.Analysis of risk factors for respiratory failure in Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia
Xuewen DU ; Chunfeng WU ; Yongjie WANG
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(32):8-11
Objective To explore the risk factors of respiratory failure(RF)in patients with Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia(KPN).Methods A total of 79 KPN patients admitted to Jilin Provincial People's Hospital from July 2023 to July 2024 were selected as subjects.Patients were divided into RF group(n=42)and non-RF group(n=37)based on RF comorbidity status.Independent risk factors for RF comorbidity were identified through univariate analysis and multivariate Logistic regression,with model predictive performance evaluated using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results Compared to non-RF group,serum procalcitonin(PCT)levels were higher and serum albumin(ALB)and oxygenation index were lower in RF group(P<0.05).Univariate analysis identified age,bedridden status,number of comorbidities,PCT,oxygenation index,ALB,multi-lobar infiltration,and mechanical ventilation as significant predictors of RF development in KPN patients.Multivariate Logistic analysis showed that elevated PCT levels,decreased oxygenation index,and reduced ALB were independent risk factors for RF in KPN patients,with area under the ROC curve of predictive model being 0.884.Conclusion When blood PCT is elevated,blood ALB is reduced,and the oxygenation index is decreased,the likelihood of RF in KPN patients is significantly increased.
8.Consensus on informed consent for orthodontic treatment
Yang CAO ; Bing FANG ; Zuolin JIN ; Hong HE ; Yuxing BAI ; Lin WANG ; Haiping LU ; Zhihe ZHAO ; Tianmin XU ; Weiran LI ; Min HU ; Jinlin SONG ; Jun WANG ; Fang JIN ; Ding BAI ; Xianglong HAN ; Yuehua LIU ; Bin YAN ; Jie GUO ; Jiejun SHI ; Yongming LI ; Zhihua LI ; Xiuping WU ; Jiangtian HU ; Linyu XU ; Lin LIU ; Yi LIU ; Yanqin LU ; Wensheng MA ; Shuixue MO ; Liling REN ; Shuxia CUI ; Yongjie FAN ; Jianguang XU ; Lulu XU ; Zhijun ZHENG ; Peijun WANG ; Rui ZOU ; Chufeng LIU ; Lunguo XIA ; Li HU ; Weicai WANG ; Liping WU ; Xiaoxing KOU ; Jiali TAN ; Yuanbo LIU ; Bowen MENG ; Yuantao HAO ; Lili CHEN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(12):1327-1336
This consensus was developed by the Orthodontic Society of the Chinese Stomatological Association to provide a systematic, scientific, and practical guideline for informed consent in orthodontic care. Orthodontic treatment is typically lengthy, highly individualized, and involves multiple factors such as growth and development, occlusal function, and facial esthetics. Rapid technological advances and diverse risk profiles make the traditional reliance on orthodontist experience or institutional templates insufficient to ensure patients′ full understanding and autonomous decision-making. To address this, the expert panel conducted extensive reviews of domestic and international guidelines, analyzed representative dispute cases, and performed multicenter patient-clinician surveys. Using a multi-round Delphi method, the group established a standardized informed consent framework covering the initial consultation, treatment, and retention phases. The consensus emphasizes that informed consent is not only a fundamental legal and ethical requirement but also a key step in building trust, improving patient compliance, and enhancing treatment satisfaction. Orthodontists should clearly and comprehensively explain treatment plans, potential risks, uncertainties, and associated costs, while respecting the autonomy of patients or guardians, and maintain continuous communication and dynamic evaluation throughout the treatment process. The release of this consensus provides unified and authoritative guidance for clinical orthodontics, helping to standardize informed consent, enhance its transparency, safeguard patient rights, reduce medical risks, and promote high-quality, sustainable development of orthodontic practice.
9.Expression of NAT10 and PABPC1 in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer and their relationship with epithelial mesenchymal transformation and prognosis
Donglai LIU ; Yongjie MIAO ; Sheng CHEN ; Wenju WU ; Junqi WANG ; Renfu CHEN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(19):2305-2310,2318
Objective To detect the expression of N-acetyltransferase 10(NAT10)and polyadenylate bind-ing protein cytoplasmic 1(PABPC1)in non muscle invasive bladder cancer(NMIBC),and analyze the correla-tion between them and epithelial mesenchymal transition(EMT)and prognosis.Methods A total of 122 pa-tients with NMIBC treated in the hospital from May 2019 to May 2021 were selected.Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of NAT10 and PABPC1 proteins in NMIBC tissues.Real time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR)was used to detect the expression of NAT10,PABPC1 mRNA,and EMT markers in NMIBC tissues.Pearson correlation analysis was conducted on the correlation between EMT indicators[Snail,N-cadherin(N-cad),vimentin(Vim)mRNA].Cox regression analysis was conducted on the relationship between NAT10,PABPC1 and prognosis of NMIBC.Results Compared with adjacent tis-sues,the expression of NAT10 mRNA,PABPC1 mRNA,Snail mRNA,N-cad mRNA,and Vim mRNA in NMIBC cancer tissues was higher,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.001).The expression of NAT10 mRNA,PABPC1 mRNA in NMIBC cancer tissues was positively correlated with Snail mRNA,N-cad mRNA,and Vim mRNA(r=0.678,0.702,0.711,0.754,0.788,0.663,P<0.001).The positive rates of NAT10 and PABPC1 in NMIBC cancer tissues were 59.02%(72/122)and 60.66%(74/122),respectively,while those in adjacent tissues were 6.56%(8/122)and 4.92%(6/122),respectively(x2=76.176,85.995,P<0.001).The positive rates of NAT10 and PABPC1 in NMIBC cancer tissues were higher than those in ad-jacent tissues,and the difference was statistically significant(x2=76.176,85.995,P<0.001).The positivity rates of NAT10 and PABPC1 in cancer tissues of stage T1,high-grade NMIBC patients were higher than those in cancer tissues of Ta/Ti,low-grade patients,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The 3-year overall progression free survival rates of NMIBC patients in the NAT10 positive and negative groups were 48.61%(35/72)and 80.00%(40/50),respectively,with a statistically significant difference(Log rank x2=13.780,P=0.000).The 3-year overall progression free survival rates of PABPC1 positive and negative patients were 47.30%(35/74)and 83.33%(40/48),respectively,with a statistically significant difference(Log rank x2=11.830,P=0.001).T1 stage,high-grade,NAT10 positive,and PABPC1 positive were risk fac-tors affecting the prognosis of NMIBC.Conclusion The expression of NAT10 and PABPC1 in NMIBC cancer tissue is significantly upregulated and positively correlated with EMT markers,which is correlated with poor prognosis of NMIBC.
10.Expert consensus on combined screening for common cancers(2025 edition)
Kexin CHEN ; Wanqing CHEN ; Yubei HUANG ; Zhangyan LYU ; Fangfang SONG ; Changfa XIA ; Yongjie XU ; Lei YANG ; Chao SHENG ; Yacong ZHANG ; Peng WANG ; Yunmeng ZHANG ; Yuting JI ; Jingjing LI ; Wenxuan LI ; Jie WU ; Qianyun JIN ; Fengju SONG
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2025;47(7):533-557
Malignant tumors (commonly referred to as cancer) represent a major global public health challenge and contribute significantly to the worldwide disease burden. Early screening plays a critical role in improving detection rates, enabling timely intervention, and enhancing patient survival rates. However, current cancer screening guidelines primarily focus on site-specific screening, which may not fully address the need for comprehensive early detection. A scientifically rational, multi-cancer screening approach offers several advantages: it optimizes the use of biological samples, reduces time costs for participants, enhances the efficiency and comprehensiveness of screening, and minimizes overall expenses. Such an approach also facilitates the rational allocation of healthcare resources, ultimately helping to reduce the societal burden of cancer. To address this need, the Cancer Epidemiology Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association has developed the Expert Consensus on Combined Screening for Common Cancers in China. This consensus integrates multidisciplinary expertise and synthesizes the latest domestic and international researches on cancer screening, early detection, and treatment for prevalent malignancies. Drawing upon China's unique demographic and healthcare context, as well as practical screening experiences, the consensus provides evidence-based recommendations on target populations, screening technologies, and procedural workflows for multi-cancer screening. These guidelines align with the principles and methodologies established by the World Health Organization (WHO), aiming to enhance the effectiveness of combined cancer screening in China, improve early detection rates, and provide a scientific foundation for national cancer prevention and control strategies.

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