1.Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Extract Regulates Blood Pressure in Rat Model of Metabolic Hypertension Induced by High-sugan and High-fat Diet via TRPC3/6/NOX2/4 Sigraling Pathway
Chang CHEN ; Hongyu WU ; Ling LI ; Yuebo JIANG ; Sheng ZHANG ; Yunna CHEN ; Weidong CHEN ; Daiyin PENG ; Lei WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(19):217-228
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanisms of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma in treating metabolic hypertension induced by a high-sugar and high-fat diet in rats based on network pharmacology, proteomics, and animal experiments. MethodsThirty male SD rats were randomized into the control, model, positive drug (tetrandrine, Tet, 50 mg·kg-1·d-1), low-dose Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (DS-L, 45×104 mg·kg-1·d-1), and high-dose Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (DS-H, 90×104 mg·kg-1·d-1) groups. Except for the control group, each group was fed a high-fat and high-sugar diet for 8 weeks for the modeling of metabolic hypertension. Following successful modeling, drug interventions were conducted through gavage for 4 weeks. Blood pressure and lipid indicators were monitored, and cardiac function was assessed via echocardiography. Samples from the thoracic aorta and cardiac tissue were collected for histopathological examination. Network pharmacology analysis identified key active components, potential targets, and mechanisms of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma in treating hypertension. Proteomics technology was employed to analyze the differential proteins and major pathway targets to synergistically elucidate the antihypertensive mechanism of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma. Ca2+ concentrations in the thoracic aorta and cardiac tissue were measured. The protein levels of transient receptor potential cation channel (TRPC)3, TRPC6, NADPH oxidase (NOX)2, and NOX4 were quantified via Western blotting. The levels of oxidative stress markers and inflammatory factors, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β), were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Molecular docking analysis was performed for the main components of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma with TRPC3, TRPC6, NOX2, and NOX4. ResultsThe experimental results indicated that compared with the control group, the model group exhibited abnormally elevated blood pressure and increased lipid levels (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the DS-L group exhibited reduced systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and mean arterial pressure (MAP) (P<0.05), decreased serum levels of triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) (P<0.05), and increased level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (P<0.01). The DS-H and Tet groups showed more significant effects (P<0.01). Moreover, the interventions attenuated vascular wall thickening, myocardial cell injury, and collagen and lipid deposition. Network pharmacology and proteomics prediction results indicated that the core targets of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma in treating hypertension were TRPC3, TRPC6, NOX2, and NOX4, and the core pathways included calcium signaling, cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)/cGMP-dependent protein kinase (PKG) signaling, and atherosclerosis-related pathways. The molecular mechanism experiment results indicated that compared with the control group, the model group exhibited significantly elevated tissue Ca2+ concentrations, exacerbated oxidative stress and inflammatory responses, and upregulated protein levels of TRPC3, TRPC6, NOX2, and NOX4 in the thoracic aorta and myocardial tissue (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, DS-L reduced the free Ca2+ concentration, lowered the levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, SOD, and MDA (P<0.05), and downregulated the protein levels of TRPC3, TRPC6, NOX2, and NOX4 in the thoracic aorta and myocardial tissue (P<0.05). DS-H and Tet exhibited more significant effects (P<0.01). Meanwhile, the main components of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma had strong binding affinity with the core targets of hypertension. ConclusionSalviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma may ameliorate oxidative stress and mitigate inflammatory responses by regulating the TRPC3/6/NOX2/4 signaling pathway, thereby alleviating abnormal blood pressure abnormality and myocardial injury in hypertensive rats.
2.Association mechanisms between the progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease and multi-system comorbidities and integrated management strategies
Liping WANG ; Ya LI ; Yuebo REN ; Tingting HE ; Zhongxia WANG ; Liping YAN ; Simiao YU ; Jing JING ; Yongqiang SUN ; Aozhe ZHANG ; Xin WANG ; Xiaohe XIAO ; Yinying LU ; Ruilin WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(8):1933-1938
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has become the most common chronic liver disease worldwide. Its pathological process is centered on the “two-hit” theory, with gut-liver axis dysregulation running through the entire disease course from steatosis to liver cirrhosis and even hepatocellular carcinoma, and it forms an extensive cross-system regulatory mechanism with the metabolic, cardiovascular, renal, and psychological and nervous systems through multi-dimensional pathways such as the “gut-liver-brain axis”, the “liver-kidney axis”, and the “liver-heart axis”. Disease progression is not limited to the liver itself, and it also involves functional imbalance of multiple organ systems throughout the body. This article systematically elaborates on the association mechanism of “liver pathological progression-multi-axis regulation-comorbidity occurrence” in MAFLD, proposes synergistic management strategies integrating early screening based on risk stratification, targeted intervention, and multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment, and analyzes the limitations of current research and future development directions, in order to provide a theoretical basis and practical guidance for precise diagnosis and treatment and individualized management of MAFLD.
3.Analysis of Application of Animal Model of Spleen Deficiency and Dampness Syndrome Based on Data Mining
Qingqian YU ; Yifei ZHANG ; Zehan ZHANG ; Weiyue ZHANG ; Yuebo WANG ; Fengzhi WU ; Feng LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(3):235-243
ObjectiveThe research focuses on developing modeling and evaluation methodologies for an animal model exhibiting spleen deficiency and dampness excess syndrome, with the aim of standardizing such animal models for future reference. MethodsBy conducting a literature search on animal models of spleen deficiency and dampness excess syndrome, relevant publications meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria will be identified based on publication date, data source, types of diseases involved, animal characteristics, modeling methods, modeling duration, macroscopic syndrome assessment indicators, macroscopic quantification indicators, laboratory testing parameters, intervention approaches, positive controls and application context. A database will be established to facilitate the extraction of this information for quantitative analysis, statistical evaluation, and visual representation. ResultsA total of 137 literature articles meeting the standards have been included in the research. The primary animal species used in animal models of spleen deficiency and dampness excess are SD rats. Modeling methods include single-factor, dual-factor composite, and triple-factor composite methods, with various models widely applied in validation of pharmacological effects and mechanistic explorations. Evaluation indices of animal models for spleen deficiency and dampness excess primarily consist of macroscopic syndrome evaluation indicators and macroscopic quantitative indicators. Laboratory testing indicators are mostly related to research areas such as fluid metabolism and gastrointestinal function. The most commonly studied herbal formulas currently include Shenling Baizhu San and Pingwei San, with natural recovery and the use of the western medicine metronidazole as the most frequently used positive controls. ConclusionThe application of animal models for spleen deficiency and dampness excess is gradually increasing, with various modeling methods already simulating the typical characteristics of this syndrome pattern. However, there are still many areas that are worth contemplating and improving. This study aims to provide reference and ideas for the standardization of symptom names in animal models of spleen deficiency and dampness excess, as well as for the improvement of model construction and evaluation systems.
4.Effects of Chaihu Shugan Powder (柴胡疏肝散) on Duodenal Mucosal Barrier and Intestinal Flora in Functional Dyspepsia Model Rats
Keming YANG ; Yuebo JIA ; Yeertai YELIYA ; Xuejiao LIU ; Xiangxiang WANG ; Kailin JIANG ; Jianghong LING
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;64(23):2443-2453
ObjectiveTo study the possible mechanism of Chaihu Shugan Powder (柴胡疏肝散, CSP) in the treatment of functional dyspepsia (FD). MethodsTwenty-four SD rats were randomly divided into a normal group, a model group, a CSP group and a probiotic group, with six rats in each group.The tail-clamping provocation method was used in all groups except for the normal group to replicate the FD rat model. Simultaneously, the normal group and the model group were given 10 ml/(kg·d) of saline by gavage, while the CSP group and the probiotic group were given 9.6 g/(kg·d) of CSP aqueous decoction and 0.945 g/(kg·d) of probiotic aqueous solution by gavage, respectively, twice daily for four weeks. After four weeks, the gastric emptying and small intestinal propulsion rates were detected in each group of rats. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe the histopathological changes in the gastric sinusoids and duodenum of the rats. The changes in the intestinal flora were analyzed by 16s rDNA high-throughput gene sequencing, and the expressions of the duodenal zona occludin 1 (ZO-1) and Occludin were detected by immunohistochemistry and western blotting. Pearson correlation analysis was performed on intestinal flora and ZO-1 and Occludin protein expression. ResultsThe gastric antrum tissue structure was clear in all groups, and the gland structure was regular, with smooth gastric tissue mucosa and no pathological changes such as erosion and ulcer. Compared to those in the normal group, the intestinal villi in the duodenal tissue in the model group were significantly reduced or atrophied, and the goblet cells were arranged in disorder, with eosinophilic infiltration; the gastric emptying rate and small intestinal propulsion rate, as well as ZO-1 and Occludin protein expression in duodenal tissue significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared to those in the model group, the duodenal tissue structure was clear, and the length intestinal villi was longer, with goblet cells neatly arranged in the CSP group and the probiotic group; no obvious eosinophil infiltration was found, and the gastric emptying rate and small intestinal propulsion rate as well as ZO-1 and Occludin protein expression significantly increased in the CSP group; a small amount of eosinophil infiltration was found, and the gastric emptying rate and Occludin protein expression significantly increased in the probiotic group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Beta diversity analysis of intestinal flora showed that the overall structure of intestinal flora in the model group changed significantly compared to that in the normal group (P<0.01). The overall structure of the intestinal flora in the CSP group and the probiotic group was closer to the normal group than the model group. Species composition analysis showed that the relative abundance of the Firmicutes decreased, while the relative abundance of the Bacteroidetes and norank_f_Muribaculaceae increased, and the Bacteroidetes/Firmicutes value increased in the model group than those in the normal group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to those in the model group, the relative abundance of the Firmicutes increased, while the relative abundance of the Bacteroidetes and norank_f_Muribaculaceae, as well as the Bacteroidetes/Firmicutes value decreased in the CSP group and the probiotic group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). There was no statistically significant difference in each indicator between the probiotic group and the CSP group (P>0.05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that at the phylum level, Firmicutes was positively correlated with ZO-1 (r=0.610, P=0.016) and Occludin (r=0.694, P=0.004) protein expression. Bacteroidetes was negatively correlated with ZO-1 (r=
5.Research progress of fear of missing out in mobile social media among college students
WANG Niuniu, ZHANG Yufang, YANG Yuebo, MENG Wenqi, ZHANG Junfu, QIN Rongzhen, MA Shuang
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(5):796-800
Abstract
Fear of missing out is an emerging type of anxiety disorder in the context of the Internet and has showed significant impacts on physical and mental health of college students. The review provides an overview on the connotation, extension, and adverse effects, as well as potential underlying mechanisms of fear of missing out in mobile social media among college students, which aims to highlight future attention, as well as prevention and intervention reference on fear of missing out in college students.
6.Preclinical characterization and comparison between CD3/CD19 bispecific and novel CD3/CD19/CD20 trispecific antibodies against B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia: targeted immunotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Sisi WANG ; Lijun PENG ; Wenqian XU ; Yuebo ZHOU ; Ziyan ZHU ; Yushan KONG ; Stewart LEUNG ; Jin WANG ; Xiaoqiang YAN ; Jian-Qing MI
Frontiers of Medicine 2022;16(1):139-149
The CD19-targeting bispecific T-cell engager blinatumomab has shown remarkable efficacy in patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia. However, several studies showed that blinatumomab has a short plasma half-life due to its low molecular weight, and thus its clinical use is limited. Furthermore, multiple trials have shown that approximately 30% of blinatumomab-relapsed cases are characterized by CD19 negative leukemic cells. Here, we design and characterize two novel antibodies, A-319 and A-2019. Blinatumomab and A-319 are CD3/CD19 bispecific antibodies with different molecular sizes and structures, and A-2019 is a novel CD3/CD19/CD20 trispecific antibody with an additional anti-CD20 function. Our in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments demonstrated that A-319 and A-2019 are potent antitumor agents and capable of recruiting CD3 positive T cells, enhancing T-cell function, mediating B-cell depletion, and eventually inhibiting tumor growth in Raji xenograft models. The two molecules are complementary in terms of efficacy and specificity profile. The activity of A-319 demonstrated superior to that of A-2019, whereas A-2019 has an additional capability to target CD20 in cells missing CD19, suggesting its potential function against CD19 weak or negative CD20 positive leukemic cells.
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7.Clinical analysis of cryptococcosis neoformans infection in patients with connective tissue disease
Huiying SU ; Yuebo JIN ; Naidi WANG ; Yuan AN
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2022;26(9):577-582
Objective:To improve the level of clinical diagnosis and treatment by analyzing the clinical features and relevant factors of cryptococcosis neoformans in patients with connective tissue disease(CTD).Methods:Twelve patients with CTD and cryptococcosis neoformans infection in Peking University People's Hospital from January 2010 to April 2021 were retrospectively enrolled. Clinical and laboratory data, treatment and outcome were collected and analyzed. Independent sample t-test or Rank-sum test was used. Results:The age of the patients ranged from 18 to 85 years old(mean 51 years old), all of whom were female. None of them were exposed to pigeons and their feces. Of the 12 patients, 3 patients suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, 7 patients had systemic lupus erythematosus, 1 patient was diagnosed with primary Sj?gren 's syndrome, and 1 patient was diagnosed as undifferentiated connective tissue disease. Four cases were cryptococcal meningitis, 8 were pulmonary cryptococcosis. None of the 12 patients had immunodeficiency virus infection. All 12 patients were given glucocorticoid alone or combined with immunosuppressive or biological agents. All were detected with positive cryptococcus neoformans antigen in serum; 6 got lumbar puncture, 2 cases were positive for ink stain, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture were positive in 2, in whom 3 had high intracranial pressure, in which the highest one was more than 600 mmH 2O (1 mmH 2O=0.009 8 kPa); 7 cases underwent lung biopsy. Among these patients, all were positive for cryptococcosis neoformans in lung tissue pathological examination; 6 had the number of peripheral lymphocytes less than 1.0×10 9/L, and 2 were detected for the number of CD4 + T cell, which was significantly decreased. As for the initial anti-fungal drug therapy, all cases were treated with fluconazole intravenously; 2 were treated with combined amphotericin, 1 was treated with combined fluorocytosine, 1 was treated with amphotericin and fluorocytosine. Then oral flu-conazole was prescribed as sequential therapy. The whole treatmentcourse ranged from 4 to 21 months. Eleven patients were cured, and 1 was relieved. Conclusion:Patients with connective tissue disease complicated with cryptococcus neoformans infection have atypical clinical symptoms. Treatment with immunosuppressive drugs and glucocorticoids are related causes. Patients with decreased peripheral blood lymphocytes, especially CD4 + T cell, are more susceptible to infection. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are the key to improve the prognosis and cure of the disease.
8.Clinical features and changing trend of elderly patients with drug-induced liver injury in The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from 2009 to 2019
Liping WANG ; Tingting1b HE ; Yanfei CUI ; Zhongxia WANG ; Jing JING ; Lifu WANG ; Yun ZHU ; Yongqiang SUN ; Wentao XU ; Simiao YU ; Xiuxiu SANG ; Miao TIAN ; Yuebo REN ; Ruilin WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2020;36(10):2248-2252
ObjectiveTo investigate the features and changing trend of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) in the elderly from 2009 to 2019, and to provide a reference for clinical prevention and treatment of DILI in the elderly. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for the clinical data of 2107 elderly patients, aged ≥60 years, who were diagnosed with DILI in The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from January 2009 to December 2019, and they were divided into groups according to age. Related clinical data were analyzed, including age, sex, clinical features, prognosis, and regional distribution. The Chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. ResultsAmong the 2107 patients with DILI, there were 802 male patients and 1305 female patients, with a male/female ratio of 1∶1.63. Cholestasis type was the most common clinical type and was observed in 1439 patients (68.3%). There was the highest number of patients in the 60-64 years group (942 patients, 44.7%), among whom 618(65.6%) were female, 589(62.5%) had cholestasis type, 471(50.0%) had chronic DILI, 421(44.7%) had drug-induced liver cirrhosis, and 25(2.7%) had drug-induced liver failure. There were 187 patients in the 75-79 years group, among whom 110 (58.8%) patients were male, 137(73.3%) had cholestasis type, 114(60.9%) had liver cirrhosis, 4(2.1%) had drug-induced liver failure. The results showed that chronic DILI was more common in the 60-64 years group, and liver cirrhosis was more common in the 75-79 years group. As for prognosis, in the 60-64 years group, 27 patients (2.9%) were cured, 885 (93.9%) were improved, 30(32%) had no response or died; in the 65-69 years group, 16 (2.8%) were cured, 528 (92.0%) were improved, and 30(5.2%) had no response or died; in the 70-74 years group, 9(2.8%) were cured, 305(94.1%) were improved, and 10 (3.6%) had no response or died. The results showed that there was no significant difference in mortality rate between the different age groups (P>0.05). The proportion of elderly DILI patients among hospitalized DILI patients increased from 15.90% in 2009 to 22.05% in 2013 and 27.51% in 2019, with a 1.73-fold increase in 11 years. As for regional distribution, the patients in North China accounted for the highest proportion of 47.08% (the patients from Hebei, Shanxi, and Inner Mongolia accounted for 24.92%, 10.96%, and 10.25%, respectively), followed by those in Northeast China who accounted for 17.85%. The patients in Beijing accounted for 11.53%. ConclusionThe proportion of elderly DILI patients among hospitalized DILI patients tends to increase in these years. Cholestasis type is the most common clinical type, and most of the patients with this clinical type progress to chronic DILI and drug-induced liver cirrhosis. Early diagnosis, early intervention, and standardized treatment of elderly DILI should be taken seriously.
9.Exploration and practice of the "trinity" rescue system of aviation, ground and Internet emergency treatment
Xinliang LIANG ; Zhiqiang SHEN ; Yuebo WANG ; Zi ZHU ; Xianzeng HU ; Hua PAN
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2020;32(9):1025-1028
With the development of society and economy, the disease spectrum of Chinese residents has undergone a major change, and the public health emergencies have occasionally occurred. The new situation has put forward higher requirements on the emergency capacity, professional technical level and treatment quality of critical care treatment system. Combining with the advantages of hospital aviation, ground and Internet emergency, Henan Provincial People's Hospital established a new construction path of emergency and critical care treatment system, namely "trinity" rescue system of aviation, ground and Internet emergency treatment and the "five-ring" model of critical care treatment system in hospital. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the practical experience of the construction of emergency and critical care system in Henan Provincial People's Hospital, so as to provide reference for the management of emergency and critical care in China.
10.Value and assessment of P1 component in children with CIs
Junbo WANG ; Maojin LIANG ; Jiahao LIU ; Yuebo CHEN ; Yiqing ZHENG
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2019;26(1):34-36
OBJECTIVE Aim to explore the value and the selection of observation target of P1 component in children with cochlear implant(CI). METHODS 13 children(4.37±0.73 years old) with right side CI and one year of regular post-CI rehabilitation were recruited as CI group. 15 gender and age (4.25±0.84)years matched children with left side external and middle ear malformation were selected as control group. We collected their AEP which showed their reaction to 1000 Hz pure tone and analyzed the P1 component. RESULTS The cut off value between CI group and control groupwas 10.4mV for P1 Amplitude(P1A) and 110.5 mV for P1 Latency(P1L). More precisely, the values of CI group were above the cut off value while the values of control group were below it. Whether choosing P1A or P1L as dividing standard, the AUC were between 0.5 and 0.9(AUC: P1A0.733, P1L0.800), which showed medium distinguishing significance. P1L component showed greater You-den index(0.590>0.471) and sensitivity(0.923> 0.538) while P1A showed greater specificity(0.933>0.667). CONCLUSION P1L shows greater ability in distinguishing the difference between CI group and control group while P1A has advantage in determining their common feature. Generally, P1L shows higher value in studying CI children. We need to make choice between P1A and P1L in different situation and use P1A and P1L standard in series or parallel.


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