1.Microbial Diversity and Physicochemical Properties of Rhizosphere Soil of Healthy and Diseased Andrographis paniculata
Yongqin LI ; Sitong ZHOU ; Lele XU ; Liyun WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):172-181
ObjectiveTo analyze the diversity and structural characteristics of microbial communities in the rhizosphere soil of healthy and diseased Andrographis paniculata and to explore the interactions of soil, plants, and microorganisms during the occurrence of diseases. MethodsThe physicochemical properties of the rhizosphere soil of healthy and diseased A.paniculata were determined, and the composition and diversity of bacterial and fungal communities in the rhizosphere soil were analyzed by Illumina high-throughput sequencing. Furthermore, the correlations between physicochemical properties and microorganisms of the rhizosphere soil were explored. ResultsThe content of total nitrogen, total potassium, and available potassium in the rhizosphere soil of diseased A. paniculata was significantly higher than that of healthy A. paniculata. The alpha diversity and richness (operational taxonomic units) of bacterial and fungal communities in the rhizosphere soil of diseased plants decreased compared with those of healthy plants. The microbial communities in the rhizosphere soil of healthy and diseased A. paniculata showed similar composition but different relative abundance. At the phylum level, the relative abundance of Proteobacteria and Chytridiomycota significantly increased, while that of Bacteroidota significantly decreased in the rhizosphere soil of diseased plants. At the genus level, the relative abundance of Sphingomonas, Pseudomonas, and Bryobacter significantly increased, while that of RB41 showed a significant decrease in the rhizosphere soil of diseased plants. The correlation analysis showed different correlations of microbial phyla with physicochemical properties of the rhizosphere soil between healthy and diseased plants. Organic matter, alkaline nitrogen, available phosphorus, and total potassium were correlated with the relative abundance of some dominant bacterial and fungal phyla in the rhizosphere soil of healthy plants, while available nitrogen and total phosphorus were correlated with the relative abundance of some dominant bacterial and fungal phyla in the rhizosphere soil of diseased plants. ConclusionThere are differences in the diversity and richness of microbial communities in the rhizosphere soil of healthy and diseased A. paniculata. The physicochemical properties of soil may have an impact on the rhizosphere microorganisms of A. paniculata, leading to the development of diseases. The results provide a scientific basis for the prevention and ecological management of A. paniculata diseases.
2.Microbial Diversity and Physicochemical Properties of Rhizosphere Soil of Healthy and Diseased Andrographis paniculata
Yongqin LI ; Sitong ZHOU ; Lele XU ; Liyun WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):172-181
ObjectiveTo analyze the diversity and structural characteristics of microbial communities in the rhizosphere soil of healthy and diseased Andrographis paniculata and to explore the interactions of soil, plants, and microorganisms during the occurrence of diseases. MethodsThe physicochemical properties of the rhizosphere soil of healthy and diseased A.paniculata were determined, and the composition and diversity of bacterial and fungal communities in the rhizosphere soil were analyzed by Illumina high-throughput sequencing. Furthermore, the correlations between physicochemical properties and microorganisms of the rhizosphere soil were explored. ResultsThe content of total nitrogen, total potassium, and available potassium in the rhizosphere soil of diseased A. paniculata was significantly higher than that of healthy A. paniculata. The alpha diversity and richness (operational taxonomic units) of bacterial and fungal communities in the rhizosphere soil of diseased plants decreased compared with those of healthy plants. The microbial communities in the rhizosphere soil of healthy and diseased A. paniculata showed similar composition but different relative abundance. At the phylum level, the relative abundance of Proteobacteria and Chytridiomycota significantly increased, while that of Bacteroidota significantly decreased in the rhizosphere soil of diseased plants. At the genus level, the relative abundance of Sphingomonas, Pseudomonas, and Bryobacter significantly increased, while that of RB41 showed a significant decrease in the rhizosphere soil of diseased plants. The correlation analysis showed different correlations of microbial phyla with physicochemical properties of the rhizosphere soil between healthy and diseased plants. Organic matter, alkaline nitrogen, available phosphorus, and total potassium were correlated with the relative abundance of some dominant bacterial and fungal phyla in the rhizosphere soil of healthy plants, while available nitrogen and total phosphorus were correlated with the relative abundance of some dominant bacterial and fungal phyla in the rhizosphere soil of diseased plants. ConclusionThere are differences in the diversity and richness of microbial communities in the rhizosphere soil of healthy and diseased A. paniculata. The physicochemical properties of soil may have an impact on the rhizosphere microorganisms of A. paniculata, leading to the development of diseases. The results provide a scientific basis for the prevention and ecological management of A. paniculata diseases.
3.Five new meroterpenoids from Rhododendron anthopogonoides and their anti-inflammatory activity.
Mengtian LI ; Norbu KELSANG ; Yongqin ZHAO ; Wensen LI ; Feng ZHOU ; PEMA ; Lu CUI ; Xianjie BAO ; Qian WANG ; Xin FENG ; Minghua YANG
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2025;23(7):881-887
Five meroterpenoids, rhodonoids K-M (1-2), daurichromene E (3), and grifolins A-B (4-5), together with seven known compounds (6-12), were isolated from Rhododendron anthopogonoides. The chemical structures of these compounds were elucidated through comprehensive analysis of high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HR-ESI-MS), ultraviolet (UV), infrared spectroscopy (IR), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) data. Their absolute configurations were determined by comparing experimental electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectra with computed values. Notably, compounds 1 and 3 demonstrated significant inhibitory effects on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation in RAW264.7 cells. These compounds markedly suppressed the mRNA expressions of inflammatory factors, including interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) while also down-regulating the protein expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2).
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Rhododendron/chemistry*
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents/isolation & purification*
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Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/immunology*
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Cyclooxygenase 2/immunology*
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4.Comparative effect of ARNI and ACEI/ARB on left ventricular diastolic function in patients with hypertensive heart disease
Hao YANG ; Yi HE ; Fangjuan WANG ; Ting ZHOU ; Tao LIU ; Pinliang LIAO ; Huakang LI ; Yongqin LI ; Houyuan HU
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(11):1235-1242
Objective To investigate whether there exist differences in the improvement of left ventricular diastolic function between angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor(ARNI)and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor(ACEI)/angiotensin receptor blocker(ARB)in patients with hypertensive heart disease(HHD).Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted on the HHD patients admitted in Department of Cardiovascular Diseases of our hospital from January 2021 to December 2024.The general information,echocardiographic parameters before and after treatment,and results of routine tests were collected.Finally,517 HHD patients were subjected,including 117 receiving ARNI treatment(ARNI group)and 400 getting ACEI/ARB treatment(ACEI/ARB group).A 1∶1 propensity score matching(PSM)was performed with a caliper value of 0.02,resulting in 89 matched cases for each group.Electrocardiography was performed to assess left ventricular diastolic dysfunction(LVDD),with various parameters,including left atrial volume index,early diastolic peak velocity at the interventricular septal portion of mitral annulus(septal e'),early diastolic peak velocity at the lateral wall portion of mitral annulus(lateral e'),tricuspid regurgitation velocity,and E/e'.These parameters were followed up and reassessed during the treatment period.Kaplan-Meier survival curve was plotted to compare the incidence of LVDD between the 2 groups.Multivariable logistic regression model was employed to identify the risk factors contributing to LVDD.Results The median follow-up time was 412(309,736)d in the whole cohort,and was 409(300,729)d for the patients after PSM.Kaplan-Meier survival analysis demonstrated that the incidence of LVDD was lower in the ARNI group than the ACEI/ARB group both before and after PSM(P<0.05).After treatment,the ARNI group obtained lower lateral e'[8.00(7.00,9.40)vs 9.00(7.10,10.30)cm/s,P<0.001],thinner left ventricular posterior wall thickness[12.20(10.80,12.80)vs 12.30(11.20,12.90)mm,P<0.048]when compared with the ACEI/ARB group.After adjusting for confounding factors,multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that advanced age(OR=1.082,P<0.001),increased systolic blood pressure(OR=1.009,P=0.005),thicker left ventricular posterior wall thickness(OR=1.462,P<0.001),left atrial enlargement(OR=1.081,P<0.001),and use of calcium channel blocker(OR=1.548,P=0.006)were independent risk factors for LVDD,and positively correlated with the risk of LVDD.While,male(OR=0.709,P=0.043)and BMI(OR=0.933,P=0.006)were protective factors,which were negatively correlated with LVDD risk.Conclusion In HHD patients,ARNI is superior to ACEI/ARB in reducing the incidence of LVDD.
5.Scoping review on application of telehealth in disease prevention of prediabetic patients
Shiyuan ZHANG ; Yongqin ZHANG ; Yifan ZHOU ; Qi ZHANG ; Yingchan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(22):3063-3069
Objective:To conduct scoping review on relevant studies on the application of telehealth in the disease prevention of pre-diabetic patients, in order to identify the main forms, content elements and application effects of telehealth and provide evidence for medical workers to carry out relevant intervention.Methods:Relevant studies were systematically searched in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, Wanfang database and China Biology Medicine disc. The search time was from the establishment of the databases to December 6, 2023. The included studies were summarized and analyzed.Results:A total of 33 literatures were included. The results showed that the main forms of telehealth included network communication software, applications, portable electronic devices, website platforms and artificial intelligence. The contents of telehealth mainly involved health education, data monitoring, peer support, personalized programs and psychological guidance. The outcome indexes of telehealth were physiological indexes, disease management indexes, exercise indexes, diet indexes, experience indexes and psychological indexes.Conclusions:Network communication software and application programs are the main forms of telehealth for pre-diabetic patients and multi-element and all-round telehealth services can enhance the application experience of patients. The effect of telehealth has initially appeared, but it needs to be verified for a long time.
7.Research progress on nutritional intervention in elderly sarcopenias and its complications
Guanhua JIANG ; Yongqin ZHANG ; Na CUI ; Yifan ZHOU ; Shiyuan ZHANG ; Yingchan JIANG ; Qi ZHANG
Journal of Xinxiang Medical College 2023;40(12):1184-1190
Sarcopenia,also known as"oligomyositis""hypomyositis"and"muscle wasting",is an age-related geriatric syndrome characterized by decreased muscle mass,muscle strength and function decline.It can increase the risk of adverse out-comes such as physical disability,poor quality of life,and death.The pathogenic factors of sarcopenia mainly include older age,diseases,lack of exercise,malnutrition,etc.As one of the key factors affecting sarcopenia,the nutritional status of the body play an important role in the development of sarcopenia.Therefore,this paper reviews the role of nutrition in sarcopenia and nutritional interventions for patients with common chronic diseases combined with sarcopenia,aiming to provide a basis for the developing more scientific and rationalized nutritional intervention program for elderly patients with sarcopenia.
8.Research progress on the role of endothelial cell-specific molecular-1 in acute respiratory distress syndrome
Yiru YE ; Shanshan SU ; Ying ZHOU ; Yongqin YAN ; Yuping LI
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2022;34(7):773-776
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a common respiratory critical illness with multiple causes, is associated with high mortality. The high degree of heterogeneity may be the reason why it is lack of highly specific and sensitive biological biomarkers. Therefore, it is an urgent need to explore biomarkers, perform phenotypic analysis and establish risk stratification model for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of ARDS. Endothelial cells specificity molecular-1 (ESM-1, endocan), is a soluble dermatan sulfate proteoglycan, and be involved in regulating biological behaviors such as cell proliferation, differentiation and migration. Numerous studies have confirmed that ESM-1 is closely related to inflammation, endothelial activation and dysfunction. However, the role of ESM-1 in the initiating and developing process of ARDS is still unclear. To provide a scientific basis for its clinical applications in ARDS, such as early prognosis assessment and timely prevent strategies, this paper focuses on the biological properties and the clinical value of ESM-1 as a potential biomarker for ARDS.
9.Research updates on determinants of parental COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy for juvenile
NING Jing, ZHANG Yongqin, JIANG Guanhua, CUI Na, ZHANG Shiyuan, ZHOU Yifan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(4):627-631
Abstract
Vaccination is the most effective prevenative measure against infectious diseases. As guardians of minor children, parental attitudes have a decisive influence on children s vaccination. Therefore, it is very important to understand parental attitudes and preference towards the vaccination of minor children in COVID-19 for the successful implementation of vaccination. In this study, the current situation and associated factors of parental COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy for children. It was found that parental vaccine hesitation was mainly influenced by factors related to parents, children, vaccination and information process. Parents should be guided to obtain information through authoritative channels and treat vaccination correctly. At the same time, medical staff should play an important role in health education, submit correct immunisation information, reduce vaccine hesitancy, and promote herd immunity.
10.An investigation and analysis of an acute occupational methyl acetate poisoning
Shihao TANG ; Cheng ZHANG ; Lipin ZHOU ; Yongqin LI ; Shaoxiong XU ; Zhi WANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(12):943-946
This article investigated an occupational chemical poisoning incident that occurred in a certain place in Guangdong Province in September 2020, detected the air at the scene, and analyzed the clinical data of the poisoned patients. The peripheral blood methanol concentrations of the three patients were 307.76 mg/L, 354.80 mg/L and 454.14 mg/L when they were admitted to the hospital. The raw and auxiliary materials were analyzed for volatile organic components. Methyl acetate was detected in the finished glue, synthetic resin and compound machine post glue in the glue room, and the relative percentages were 23.05%, 32.79% and 31.68%, respectively. Through comprehensive analysis, it was judged that this incident was an acute occupational methyl acetate poisoning incident, and 3 workers were poisoned.


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