1.Analysis of Chronic Gouty Arthritis Animal Models Based on Clinical Characteristics of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Yan XIAO ; Siyuan LIN ; Fan YANG ; Qianglong CHEN ; Xiaohua CHEN ; Meiling WANG ; Zhen ZHANG ; Jiali LUO ; Youxin SU ; Jiemei GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(7):84-92
ObjectiveBased on the clinical characteristics of chronic gouty arthritis (CGA) in both traditional Chinese and western medicine, this study aims to systematically evaluate the clinical concordance of existing CGA animal models, providing recommendations for establishing animal models that align with the pathological characteristics of CGA and the manifestations of traditional Chinese medicine syndromes. MethodsBy comprehensively retrieving Chinese and international databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, VIP Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database (VIP), and PubMed, all relevant literature on CGA animal models was collected. Based on the guidelines, the diagnostic criteria of both traditional Chinese and western medicine were summarized and organized. The evaluation indicators for the CGA model were constructed with reference to existing evaluation modes, and the CGA animal models were analyzed to systematically evaluate the clinical concordance of existing models. ResultsThe current methods used to construct CGA animal models mainly include monosodium urate crystal induction, high-protein diet induction (poultry lack urate oxidase), and high-fat diet combined with urate oxidase inhibitors and joint injection. Based on 11 pieces of included literature, the traditional Chinese and western medicine scoring data of each model were extracted, and the average scoring values of all models were ultimately calculated. The results show that the average clinical concordances of existing CGA animal models in both traditional Chinese and western medicine are 43.33% and 64.44%, respectively. Among them, the model with the highest clinical concordance rate is the one with a high-fat diet combined with potassium oxonate to induce hyperuricemia plus joint injection, achieving 83.33% clinical concordance in western medicine and 60% in traditional Chinese medicine. This model aligns well with the pathogenic characteristics and pathological changes of clinical CGA. ConclusionAlthough current CGA animal models can simulate some pathological characteristics of CGA, they struggle to comprehensively reflect the complex pathological processes of CGA and the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine syndromes. Therefore, in the future, it is necessary to establish the CGA animal models that incorporate the clinical disease and syndrome characteristics of traditional Chinese and western medicine and formulate the uniform model evaluation criteria, providing more precise tools for CGA mechanism research and the development of traditional Chinese medicine.
2.Effect and Action Mechanism of Huazhuo Sanjie Chubi Prescription on Gouty Bone Erosion Model Rats Based on PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Zhuoming ZHENG ; Jun LIU ; Meiling WANG ; Xiaohua CHEN ; Yuwan LI ; Siwei PENG ; Yingjie ZHANG ; Ruifang YANG ; Youxin SU ; Yan XIAO ; Jiemei GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(7):105-117
ObjectiveThis paper aims to observe the effect of Huazhuo Sanjie Chubi prescription (HSCD) on the gouty bone erosion model rats and investigate its action mechanism. MethodsThirty-six two-month-old male SD rats were randomly divided into the blank group with nine rats and the modeling group with 27 rats. The rats in the modeling group were administered hypoxanthine solution at 300 mg·kg-1·d-1 and potassium oxonate solution at 250 mg·kg-1·d-1, combined with intra-articular injection of 200 μL monosodium urate (MSU) crystal suspension at 25 g·L-1 into the right ankle joint (joint injection once every three days), so as to induce the gouty bone erosion model. After four weeks of modeling, three rats were selected from these two groups to validate the model. The modeled 24 rats were randomly divided into the model group, HSCD group (10.35 g·kg-1·d-1), allopurinol group (20 mg·kg-1·d-1), and inhibitor group (LY294002, 10 mg·kg-1·d-1), with six rats per group. Except for the blank group, rats in all other groups continued to receive hypoxanthine solution at 300 mg·kg-1 and potassium oxonate solution at 250 mg·kg-1 via gavage concurrently with administration to maintain modeling intervention. The rats in the HSCD group and allopurinol group received administration by gavage at the above doses. The rats in the inhibitor group received an intraperitoneal injection at the above dose. The rats in the blank group and model group received saline (10.35 g·kg-1·d-1) by gavage for four consecutive weeks. After administration, ankle joint swelling of the rats in all groups was observed, and the diameters were measured. Bone volume fraction (BV/TV) and bone surface area to bone volume (BS/BV) were observed and quantitatively analyzed by Micro-CT. Histopathological changes in the ankle joint were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and safranin O-fast green staining. The uric acid in the rats' serum was determined by enzyme colorimetry. The levels of inflammatory factors, including tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The protein expressions of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) and phosphorylated (p)-phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) in ankle joint tissues of rats were detected by immunofluorescence staining. The mRNA levels of the proteins related to the bone erosion, including RANKL, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase
3.Associations between caregivers nutrition literacy and pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease of children aged 8-10
YANG Yifan, LI Li, ZHANG Pingping, WANG Youxin, WANG Mingyue, YANG Shuhan, WU Yuying, WANG Hui
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(4):597-600
Objective:
To explore the associations between caregivers nutrition literacy and pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), so as to provide scientific evidence for the key contents of family intervention measures.
Methods:
In September 2022, a study involving 1 609 thirdgrade students and their caregivers from six schools in Yinzhou, Haishu, and Zhenhai Districts of Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, was conducted. Venous blood samples were collected to measure lipid profiles and investigate the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among the children. Family Food Environment Questionnaire was used to assess the nutrition literacy levels of the caregivers. Generalized linear regression analysis was employed to explore the correlation between caregivers nutrition literacy levels and the prevalence of NAFLD in children.
Results:
Among the surveyed students, 191 were in the NAFLD group, whereas 1 418 were in the nonNAFLD group. The median nutrition literacy score of caregivers in the NAFLD group and nonNAFLD group all were 11.00 (9.00,12.00), which was not significantly different (Z=-0.40, P=0.71). The generalized linear regression results revealed that the level of nutrition literacy of caregivers had no significant effect on childrens Triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and Triglyceride-glucose-Waisttoheight ratio (TyG-WHtR) [β(95%CI) were 0.001(-0.005-0.006) and 0.000(-0.014-0.014), P>0.05].
Conclusions
The nutrition literacy level of caregivers has no significant correlation with the direct incidence of NAFLD in children. As for family intervention measures, it is necessary not only to improve the nutrition literacy level of caregivers but also to effectively apply nutritional knowledge in practice to optimize health management.
4.Associations of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and cardio-metabolic risk factor abnormalities with adverse pregnancy outcomes
Shuhan YANG ; Yixin LI ; Haoliang CUI ; Youxin WANG ; Yuying WU ; Mingyue WANG ; Yifan YANG ; Nur ENKAR ; Lei YANG ; Hui WANG
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2025;57(3):487-495
Objective:To investigate the association between metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease(MASLD)and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes,and to analyze the impact of the type and severity of cardiometabolic risk factor(CMRF)abnormalities on this association.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted among primiparous women with singleton pregnancies who had registered at Beijing Friendship Hospital from March 10,2020,to December 31,2022.A total of 2 623 women were included.Basic characteristics and delivery outcomes were documented,liver ultrasound and relevant prenatal examinations were performed,and adverse pregnancy outcomes were diagnosed.Modi-fied Poisson regression models were used to analyze the association between MASLD and adverse pregnan-cy outcomes.The relationship between the type or severity of CMRF abnormalities in MASLD and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes was also explored.Results:After adjusting for confounding factors including age,gestational weight gain,and education level,MASLD was associated with an increased risk of cesarean section(RR=1.531,95%CI:1.304-1.799,P<0.001),gestational diabetes melli-tus(GDM;RR=2.409,95%CI:1.948-2.979,P<0.001),pregnancy-associated hypertension(PAH;RR=3.062,95%CI:2.069-4.533,P<0.001),preterm birth(RR=2.145,95%CI:1.342-3.429,P=0.001),and large for gestational age(LGA;2.224,95%CI:1.599-3.095,P<0.001).However,no significant associations were found for small for gestational age or postpartum hemorrhage.After adjusting for other CMRF abnormalities,the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes varied among MASLD pregnant women with different CMRF abnormalities:the body mass index abnormal group had higher risks of cesarean section,GDM,PAH,preterm birth,and LGA;the glucose abnormal group had an increased risk of GDM;the blood pressure abnormal group had a higher risk of PAH;the high density lipoprotein cholesterol abnormal group had higher risks of cesarean section,GDM,and PAH;and the tri-glyceride abnormal group was associated with higher risks of GDM and preterm birth.Additional,as the severity of CMRF abnormalities increased,the risks of cesarean section(RR=1.199,95%CI:1.112-1.292,P<0.001),GDM(RR=1.478,95%CI:1.345-1.624,P<0.001),PAH(RR=1.626,95%CI:1.367-1.934,P<0.001),preterm birth(RR=1.384,95%CI:1.120-1.710,P=0.003),and LGA(RR=1.422,95%CI:1.224-1.650,P<0.001)continued to rise.Conclusion:MASLD during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of multiple adverse pregnancy outcomes,and the type and severity of CMRF abnormalities significantly influence this association.These results suggest that attention should be paid to the specific CMRF abnormalities when diagnosed MASLD,as this may help to facilitate targeted interventions and reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
5.Progress in precision diagnostic and therapeutic technologies for tumor-related ocular diseases: improving patients′ life quality
Youxin CHEN ; Nien LI ; Erqian WANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2025;27(5):641-644
Malignant tumors can invade ocular tissues or cause reactive ocular lesions through distant metastasis or immune response. Anti-tumor drugs have brought breakthroughs to treatment, while also posing new challenges of adverse ocular reactions. Current precision diagnosis and treatment of patients with tumor-related ocular diseases is undergoing technological and strategic innovations. In the diagnostic aspect, multimodal ophthalmic imaging technology facilitates the identification and monitoring of ocular lesions. Minimally invasive biopsy enhances the level of pathological diagnosis. Molecular markers and artificial intelligence (AI) strengthen the ability of differential diagnosis and prognosis prediction. In the therapeutic aspect, local precise radiotherapy reduces damage to surrounding tissues, and systemic therapies require strategies to overcome the limitations of the blood-ocular barrier. In the management of ocular adverse events caused by anti-tumor drugs, it is necessary to balance tumor control and visual preservation, emphasizing dynamic surveillance and early warning. Future studies in diagnosis and treatment will focus on multimodal data integration, molecular targeting technologies, and intelligent decision-making systems, aiming to establish comprehensive management frameworks encompassing multidisciplinary coordination, full disease-cycle monitoring, and personalized interventions to achieve the precision medical goal of " visual survival" .
6.Two cases of serious ophthalmic adverse reactions related to fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitors
Erqian WANG ; Lei ZHANG ; Youxin CHEN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2025;27(5):658-661
Objective:To report the ocular blinding adverse reactions related to fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) inhibitors, in order to improve the awareness level of potential ophthalmic adverse reactions of small molecule targeted anti-tumor drugs.Methods:Two patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma admitted to Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science in 2022 were retrospectively selected. Both patients experienced ocular adverse events after targeted therapy with FGFR inhibitors.Results:One patient developed corneal epithelial lesions after taking Pemitinib orally for 4 cycles. Due to secondary pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, severe corneal ulcers and reactive endophthalmitis occurred. Despite active local and systemic treatments, irreversible vision loss was still caused. Another patient gradually experienced vision loss after taking pemitinib orally for three cycles. The vision loss sharply worsened after the 22nd month of medication. Ophthalmic examination supported the diagnosis of dilated cataract, and secondary intraocular pressure elevation occurred. After timely surgical treatment, vision and intraocular pressure returned to normal.Conclusions:While inhibitors prolong the survival period of tumor patients, they are also accompanied by potential blinding adverse reactions, which should be given clinical attention.
7.Progress in precision diagnostic and therapeutic technologies for tumor-related ocular diseases: improving patients′ life quality
Youxin CHEN ; Nien LI ; Erqian WANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2025;27(5):641-644
Malignant tumors can invade ocular tissues or cause reactive ocular lesions through distant metastasis or immune response. Anti-tumor drugs have brought breakthroughs to treatment, while also posing new challenges of adverse ocular reactions. Current precision diagnosis and treatment of patients with tumor-related ocular diseases is undergoing technological and strategic innovations. In the diagnostic aspect, multimodal ophthalmic imaging technology facilitates the identification and monitoring of ocular lesions. Minimally invasive biopsy enhances the level of pathological diagnosis. Molecular markers and artificial intelligence (AI) strengthen the ability of differential diagnosis and prognosis prediction. In the therapeutic aspect, local precise radiotherapy reduces damage to surrounding tissues, and systemic therapies require strategies to overcome the limitations of the blood-ocular barrier. In the management of ocular adverse events caused by anti-tumor drugs, it is necessary to balance tumor control and visual preservation, emphasizing dynamic surveillance and early warning. Future studies in diagnosis and treatment will focus on multimodal data integration, molecular targeting technologies, and intelligent decision-making systems, aiming to establish comprehensive management frameworks encompassing multidisciplinary coordination, full disease-cycle monitoring, and personalized interventions to achieve the precision medical goal of " visual survival" .
8.Two cases of serious ophthalmic adverse reactions related to fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitors
Erqian WANG ; Lei ZHANG ; Youxin CHEN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2025;27(5):658-661
Objective:To report the ocular blinding adverse reactions related to fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) inhibitors, in order to improve the awareness level of potential ophthalmic adverse reactions of small molecule targeted anti-tumor drugs.Methods:Two patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma admitted to Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science in 2022 were retrospectively selected. Both patients experienced ocular adverse events after targeted therapy with FGFR inhibitors.Results:One patient developed corneal epithelial lesions after taking Pemitinib orally for 4 cycles. Due to secondary pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, severe corneal ulcers and reactive endophthalmitis occurred. Despite active local and systemic treatments, irreversible vision loss was still caused. Another patient gradually experienced vision loss after taking pemitinib orally for three cycles. The vision loss sharply worsened after the 22nd month of medication. Ophthalmic examination supported the diagnosis of dilated cataract, and secondary intraocular pressure elevation occurred. After timely surgical treatment, vision and intraocular pressure returned to normal.Conclusions:While inhibitors prolong the survival period of tumor patients, they are also accompanied by potential blinding adverse reactions, which should be given clinical attention.
9.Application of an improved subretinal injection system in the treatment of submacular hemorrhage: a single-center, retrospective study
Ying HE ; Xufeng ZHAO ; Liwei WEI ; Zheng ZHANG ; Shengjie ZHANG ; Li LIU ; Youxin CHEN ; Weihong YU ; Hanyi MIN ; Huizhen WANG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2025;41(10):769-774
Objective:To develop a simple and effective subretinal injection pipeline system to enhance the accuracy and precision of subretinal injection volume control.Methods:A retrospective case series study. From May to October 2023, 18 patients (18 eyes) with submacular hemorrhage (SMH) who continuously received modified subretinal injection treatment in Department of Ophthalmology of Peking Union Medical College Hospital were included in the study. Among them, there were 10 males and 8 females. The mean age was (60.00±7.41) years. The primary causes included polypoid choroidal vasculopathy (14 cases), retinal macroaneurysm (2 cases), traumatic retinopathy (1 case), and Valsalva retinopathy (1 case). Hemorrhage affected 14 eyes of the fovea centralis. All affected eyes underwent standard three-channel 25G vitrectomy via the flat part of the ciliary body combined with modified subretinal injection of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator. The improved injection system consisted of a 1 ml syringe, a Q-Syte TM connector, a 41G subretinal microinjection needle, a converter and a viscoelastic substance control pipeline. The drug preparation time for subretinal injection (i.e., the time consumed by the system connection step), the injection time, whether bubbles occur during the injection process, and the perioperative complications were recorded and analyzed. Results:The preparation time prior to drug injection ranged from 230 to 335 seconds, while the injection completion time varied between 43 and 75 seconds. Both times decreased progressively as operator proficiency improved. Among the treated eyes, five received a target injection dose of 0.05 ml and thirteen received 0.10 ml, with all eyes achieving the preset dose accurately. No subretinal bubbles were observed during the injection procedure. Additionally, no intraoperative complications such as retinal hemorrhage or tear secondary to mechanical trauma at the injection site were recorded. Postoperatively, one eye developed anterior chamber hemorrhage, which resolved following intraocular pressure-lowering treatment. No other postoperative complications, including hemorrhage, rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, or infection, were observed in the remaining eyes.Conclusion:The retinal drug injection system developed in this study has a simple structure, safe and stable operation, can achieve precise drug injection, and effectively avoid the formation of bubbles.
10.Application of 3D-printed extraocular muscle teaching model in clinical teaching of restrictive strabismus caused by thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy
Erqian WANG ; Qianyi YU ; Haiyan XU ; Enhua SHAO ; Shuang GENG ; Hui LI ; Youxin CHEN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2025;27(9):1345-1349
Objective:To develop a 3D-printed extraocular muscle teaching model and evaluate its teaching effect and learning experience among residents in standardized training.Methods:A total of 24 residents in standardized training who entered the Department of Ophthalmology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital from 2022 to 2024 were included, with 10, 7, and 7 residents in the first, second, and third grades, respectively. A simulated orbit and movable eyeball were constructed based on 3D printing technology. Tractionable elastic silicone bands were arranged on it to simulate healthy extraocular muscles, and non-elastic ropes were used to simulate diseased extraocular muscles. The model was applied in teaching rounds. Before and after the rounds, the residents were tested on basic knowledge (including diagnosis and judgment of surgical indications, with a full score of 40) and core knowledge (including judgment of mainly involved extraocular muscles and surgical design, with a full score of 60). Pearson correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlation between the residents′ grades and their scores before the rounds, scores after the rounds, and score increments. A questionnaire survey (full score of 100) was conducted to assess their learning experience.Results:Before the teaching rounds, the average basic knowledge score of all residents was (21.0±7.5) and the core knowledge score was (11.3±7.7). These scores were positively correlated with the residents′ grades ( r=0.74, 0.69, all P<0.001) but generally low. After the teaching rounds, the basic knowledge score increased to (31.7±4.6), and the core knowledge score increased significantly to (48.5±3.8). There were no statistically significant differences in these scores among different grades ( P=0.22, P=0.83). The increments of basic knowledge and core knowledge scores decreased with the increase of residents′ grades, with statistically significant correlations ( r=-0.60, -0.65; P=0.002, P=0.001). The average scores of all residents in appearance, convenience, effectiveness, and total score were (18.2±1.1), (26.6±2.2), (40.0±4.0), and (84.8±5.0), respectively. There was no statistically significant correlation between these scores and the residents′ grades ( P=0.24, P=0.84, P=0.25, P=0.58). Suggestions for improving the current teaching model included: increasing the model size for long-distance viewing; enhancing the adhesion between silicone bands (simulating eye muscles) and the simulated eyeball; reducing the friction between the inner sphere and outer shell of the simulated eyeball to improve the model′s maneuverability and flexibility. Conclusions:The 3D-printed extraocular muscle teaching model can help residents of all grades quickly master the key and difficult points in learning restrictive strabismus caused by thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy. In clinical teaching of complex ocular diseases related to systemic diseases, constructing physical teaching models can effectively improve teaching effects and students′ learning experience.


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