1.Research Tackling Paradigm and Technological Layout Strategies Based on Erectile Dysfunction, A Clinical Dominant Disease of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Qi ZHAO ; Yun CHEN ; Baoxing LIU ; Xuejun SHANG ; Fei SUN ; Xiaozhi ZHAO ; Zhigang WU ; Chao SUN ; Peihai ZHANG ; Wanjun CHENG ; Xing ZHOU ; Zhan QIN ; Yufeng PAN ; Weiwei TAO ; Jianhuai CHEN ; Mei MO ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Xing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(7):291-299
To thoroughly implement the strategic deployment outlined in the Opinions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council on Promoting the Inheritance and Innovative Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine regarding research on dominant diseases of traditional Chinese medicine and to uphold the development philosophy of equal emphasis on traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine,the China Association of Chinese Medicine has fully played a leading academic role by systematically organizing and conducting a series of academic youth salons on clinical dominant diseases of traditional Chinese medicine. On September 13,2024,the 36th Youth Salon on Clinical Dominant Diseases was successfully held in Nanjing,focusing on the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine and the integrative traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). The conference brought together leading experts from traditional Chinese medicine,western medicine,and interdisciplinary fields,facilitating in-depth multidisciplinary discussions that led to key consensus on optimizing traditional Chinese medicine treatment protocols for ED,researching and developing new drugs of traditional Chinese medicine,and advancing interdisciplinary development in traditional Chinese medicine. This salon systematically sorted out the clinical strengths and distinctive features of traditional Chinese medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of ED. Based on current research foundations and clinical needs,it identified key directions for future scientific layout and scientific research tackling: (1) Standardization of syndrome differentiation system of traditional Chinese medicine for ED. (2) Optimization and standardization of intervention methods of integrated traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine. (3) High-quality clinical research guided by evidence-based medicine. (4) In-depth analysis of the pharmacological mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of ED. (5) Clinical translation and application promotion of new drugs of traditional Chinese medicine. (6) Interdisciplinary integration and innovation in traditional Chinese medicine. For each research direction,key focus areas,expected objectives,and clinical value were further refined,along with the establishment of a scientifically sound priority funding level evaluation system. Therefore,building on the series of salons on the ED-focused dominant diseases of traditional Chinese medicine,this paper provides standardized guidance for clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine in ED management,effectively contributing to the high-quality development of traditional Chinese medicine. It serves as a valuable reference for national scientific and technological strategic layout, research and development decision-making in new drugs of traditional Chinese medicine,research topic planning,and clinical guideline formulation.
2.The role of LncRNA RMST in gastric cancer:Expression levels,diagnostic value,and prognostic implica-tionssion
Danping WANG ; Yufeng CAI ; Dehua HU ; Liang ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(3):409-413
Objective To investigate the expression of LncRNA RMST in gastric cancer and its value in diagnosis and prognosis.Methods Tumor and adjacent normal tissues were collected and analyzed from 92 gastric cancer patients.The expression of LncRNA RMST in these tissues was measured using RT-qPCR.ROC curve analysis was performed to evaluate the diagnostic value of LncRNA RMST for gastric cancer.Survival curves were plotted to assess the prognostic significance of LncRNA RMST in gastric cancer.Results LncRNA RMST expression was significantly lower in gastric cancer tissues than in normal tissues.Further analysis revealed that LncRNA RMST expression levels decreased progressively with advancing cancer stages and were significantly correlated with tumor size,TNM staging,and lymph node metastasis(P<0.05),with no significant correlation with patient age or gender.Additionally,ROC curve analysis indicated that LncRNA RMST has substantial diagnostic value in gastric cancer,with AUC of 0.76(95%CI:0.69~0.83,P<0.01),sensitivity of 70.31%,and specificity of 71.56%.Survival analysis showed that patients with high LncRNA RMST expression had significantly higher overall survival rates than those with low expression.Conclusion LncRNA RMST plays a critical role in the occurrence,progres-sion,and prognosis of gastric cancer.It may serve as a potential biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of gastric cancer,offering new insights for clinical screening and therapeutic strategies.
3.Role of G protein inhibitory α subunit 1/3 mediating the nerve growth factor pathway in postoperative learning and memory function in Alzheimer's disease mice
Cuicui SHI ; Yufeng ZHANG ; Hao ZHANG ; Enhui CUI ; Ming YAN ; Yue SUN ; Jian SUN
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2025;27(11):1562-1566
Objective To investigate the effects of isoflurane anesthesia on cognitive function and the hippocampal nerve growth factor(NGF)and tyrosine receptor kinase A(TrkA)signaling pathway in Alzheimer's disease(AD)mice,while explore the role of G protein inhibitory α subunit 1/3(Gαi1/3)in this pathway.Methods Twelve wide-type mice and 48 APP/PS1(AD)mice(all males)were respectively assigned into a control group and 4 experimental groups,including AD,AD+postoperative cognitive dysfunction(POCD)group,empty adenovirus group,and Gαi1/3 overexpression group,with 12 mice in each group.Morris water maze and novel object recognition tests were conducted to assess the learning and memory function of each group;Western blotting was applied to detect the expression of amyloid P-protein 1-42(Aβ1-42),IL-6,TNF-α,synaptotagmin-1,synapsin-1,and NGF,p-TrkA,Gαi1/3,and p-Gab1 in hippocampal tissues.Results Compared with the control group and AD group,the avoidance incubation period in the AD+POCD group is significantly extended from days 2 to 4(P<0.05),enhanced expression of Aβ1-42,IL-6,and TNF-α(P<0.05),and reduced expression of synaptotagmin-1,synapsin-1,NGF,p-TrkA,Gαi1/3,and p-Gab1(P<0.05).When compared with the AD+POCD group and the empty adenovirus group,the avoidance latency in the Gαi1/3 overexpression group was significantly shorted on days 2 to 4(P<0.05),down-regulation of Aβ1-42(2.00±0.39 vs 3.38±0.38),IL-6(1.65±0.37 vs 3.36±0.39),and TNF-α(1.58±0.30 vs 2.90±0.31,P<0.05),and up-regulation of synaptotagmin-1,synapsin-1,Gαi1/3,and p-Gab1(P<0.05).Conclusion Isoflurane anesthesia can exacerbate POCD in AD mice,and overexpression of Gαi1/3 can improve cognitive function by activating the phosphorylation of Gab1.
4.Study on the Mechanism of Yitangkang in Regulating Ectopic Lipid Deposition to Improve Renal Injury in db/db Mice through PPAR-α/PGC-1α Signaling Pathway
Shiyi WANG ; Guiyan SUN ; Hui ZHANG ; Yufeng YANG ; Yan SHI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(12):89-96
Objective To investigate the effects of Yitangkang on renal ectopic lipid deposition and the PPAR-α/PGC-1α signaling pathway in db/db mice;To explore its mechanism in improving renal injury.Methods Totally 30 db/db mice were divided into model group,Yitangkang group and losartan potassium group(10 mice in each group)using a random number table method.An additional 10 db/m mice were assigned as the blank group.The mice received corresponding interventions for 8 weeks.Body mass,fasting blood glucose(FBG),serum creatinine(SCr),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),and 24-hour urinary protein content were measured,renal morphology and injury were observed using HE,PAS and Masson staining,lipid deposition in renal tissue was observed by oil red O staining,renal ultrastructure was observed by transmission electron microscopy,immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the expressions of CPT1A and Nrf2 in renal tissue,RT-qPCR was performed to assess the mRNA expressions of PPAR-α and PGC-1α,Western blot was used to detect the protein expressions of PPAR-α,CPT1A,PGC-1α,Nrf2,NRF1 and TFAM.Results Compared with the blank group,the body mass and FBG significantly increased in the model group(P<0.05),and the contents of SCr,BUN and 24-hour urinary protein significantly increased(P<0.05);histopathology revealed glomerular hypertrophy,mesangial cell and matrix proliferation,thickened basement membrane,abnormal deposition of interstitial collagen fibers,increased lipid deposition in renal tissue,widespread foot process effacement,reduced foot process density(P<0.05),blurred mitochondrial outer membranes,swollen morphology,and indistinct cristae;mRNA expressions of PPAR-α and PGC-1α significantly decreased(P<0.05),and protein expressions of PPAR-α,CPT1A,PGC-1α,Nrf2,NRF1 and TFAM significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the body mass and FBG of mice in Yitangkang group significantly decreased(P<0.05),but there was no significant difference in the above indexes in losartan potassium group(P>0.05);the contents of SCr,BUN and 24-hour urinary protein in Yitangkang group and losartan potassium group significantly decreased(P<0.05);the pathological damage and lipid deposition of renal tissue was alleviated,the ultrastructure of podocytes was improved,and the density of podocytes significantly increased(P<0.05);the mRNA expressions of PPAR-α and PGC-1α in renal tissue increased,and the protein expressions of PPAR-α,CPT1A,PGC-1α,Nrf2,NRF1 and TFAM increased,with statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion Yitangkang can effectively alleviate renal injury in diabetic nephropathy mice.The mechanism may be related to the activation of PPAR-α/PGC-1α signaling pathway and the reduction of renal lipid deposition and mitochondrial biogenesis.
5.Construction of an integrated early rehabilitation program for medical care and health based on the information-motivation-behavioral skills model and its application in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty
Shengying WANG ; Mengjuan ZHANG ; Yuerong SUN ; Zhimei LIU ; Yufeng LI
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(4):406-413
Objective:To construct an integrated early rehabilitation program for healthcare and rehabilitation system based on the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model and evaluate its application effect in patients treated with total hip arthroplasty (THA).Methods:Construction of the rehabilitation program: An integrated research team was established, composed of head burse of orthopedics, orthopedic nursing specialists, orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, and rehabilitation therapists. Considering the key points of perioperative early rehabilitation of THA patients, an integrated early rehabilitation program was constructed based on the IMB model through literature review and expert panel method. Clinical application of the rehabilitation program: A retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 100 THA patients admitted to Qingdao Municipal Hospital from March to December 2023, including 47 males and 53 females, aged 60-85 years [(69.8±5.5)years]. Patients were divided into two groups according to their admission time: 50 patients admitted from March to July 2023, receiving routine care (routine care group) and 50 admitted from August to December 2023, receiving intervention through an early rehabilitation program of an integrated healthcare and rehabilitation system based on routine care (integrated care group). The first postoperative ambulation time and length of hospital stay were compared between the two groups. The Harris hip function score was used to assess hip function in both groups at 3 days, 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively; the Barthel index was used to assess the daily living self-care capacity in both groups preoperatively, at 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively. The incidence of complications within 6 months after surgery was compared between the two groups.Results:An early integrated rehabilitation program based on the IMB model comprised 25 specific measures of three domains: information support, motivational intervention, and behavioral skills. All the patients were followed up for 6 months. The first postoperative ambulation time and length of hospital stay in the integrated care group were (1.3±0.5)days and (7.4±2.3)days, shorter than (1.5±0.5)days and (8.5±2.3)days in the routine care group ( P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the Harris hip function scores at 3 days postoperatively or preoperative Barthel index between the two groups ( P>0.05). At 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively, the Harris hip function scores in the integrated care group were (80.3±6.0)points, (88.6±5.2)points, and (92.5±4.1)points, respectively, higher than (75.1±6.3)points, (84.2±5.7)points, and (88.0±5.2)points in the routine care group ( P<0.01); the Barthel index in the integrated care group were (79.2±8.7)points, (87.7±5.7)points, and (92.3±4.9)points, respectively, higher than (72.1±9.0)points, (83.5±6.6)points, and (88.6±5.0)points in the routine care group ( P<0.01). At 6 months postoperatively, the incidence of complications in the integrated care group was 4% (2/50), lower than 16% (8/50) in the routine care group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared with the routine care, an integrated early rehabilitation program for medical care and health based on the information-motivation-behavioral skills model for THA patients can shorten the first postoperative ambulation time and length of hospital stay, restore hip joint function, improve daily living self-care capacity and reduce the incidence of complications.
6.A study on the technical comparison and pedagogical application of an arrhythmia model based on barium chloride-induced rabits and ouabain-induced guinea pigs
Yuliang RAO ; Shulan MA ; Yadong ZHANG ; Yufeng YAN
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(9):91-98
Animal models of cardiac arrhythmia are important tools for analyses of antiarrhythmic drug mechanisms and medical laboratory teaching.In this study,two major models,namely,barium chloride-induced arrhythmia in rabbits and ouabain-induced arrhythmia in guinea pigs,were systematically compared in terms of technical principles,modeling method,and indexes.By optimizing electrocardiographic parameters,standardizing arrhythmia grading criteria,and introducing quantitative analysis method,we revealed differences between the two models in terms of ion channel mechanisms,drug targets,and applicability to teaching.The barium chloride model was characterized by rapidly induced ventricular arrhythmia,which is suitable for the observation of acute drug efficacy.The ouabain model simulated the development of progressive arrhythmia,which is suitable for the study of the preventive effects of anti-arrhythmic drugs.This study provides a technical reference for the selection of arrhythmia models,optimization process,and mechanistic analyses in medical experimental teaching and is of great significance for improving the electrophysiology experimental skills of medical students.
7.Expression and clinical significance of CXCR3 on effector T cells in the peripheral blood of patients with Alzheimer′s disease
Zhuangzhuang REN ; Shuangshuang JIA ; Xiaoling ZHONG ; Yufeng ZHANG ; Tingting LI ; Feng QIU
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2025;64(4):339-343
Objective:This study investigated the expression of C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 3 (CXCR3) on CD45RO? T cells in the peripheral blood of patients with Alzheimer′s disease (AD) and its association with clinical features.Methods:A total of 41 AD patients and 30 age-and sex-matched healthy controls (HCs) were recruited from the Department of Neurology at the Medical Division of PLA General Hospital between September 2022 and March 2024. Flow cytometry was used to quantify CXCR3 expression on CD45RO? T cell subsets in peripheral blood. Dementia severity in AD patients was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Spearman correlation analysis examined the relationship between CD45RO?CXCR3? T cell levels and cognitive function in the AD group. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis determined the predictive utility of CD45RO?CXCR3? T cells for AD, quantified by the area under the curve (AUC).Results:Compared to healthy controls, AD patients exhibited significantly elevated levels of CD8?CD45RO?CXCR3? T cells [17.8% (7.2%, 40.3%) vs. 8.2% (5.1%, 12.3%), Z=-2.59, P<0.05]. However, no significant differences were observed for CD4?CD45RO?CXCR3? T cells, CD4?CD45RO?CXCR3? T cells, or CD8?CD45RO?CXCR3? T cells ( P>0.05). Spearman correlation analysis revealed a negative correlation between CD8?CD45RO?CXCR3? T cell levels and cognitive scores (MMSE: r=-0.72, P<0.05; MoCA: r=-0.70, P<0.05). ROC analysis demonstrated an AUC of 0.81 for CD8?CD45RO?CXCR3? T cells in predicting AD, with a sensitivity of 59.0% and specificity of 93.3%. Conclusions:CXCR3 expression is significantly upregulated on CD8?CD45RO? T cells in AD patients, and its levels correlate with cognitive impairment severity. These findings suggest that CD8?CD45RO?CXCR3? T cells may serve as a potential biomarker for AD diagnosis and progression monitoring.
8.Exploration on the Protective Effects and Mechanisms of Modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction on Podocytes in db/db Mice Based on ROS/NLRP3/GSDMD Signaling Pathway
Guiyan SUN ; Mingzhe LI ; Yan SHI ; Xiaoyan ZHUANG ; Xiaonan DUAN ; Moyan ZHANG ; Zhihan LEI ; Chunhui ZHANG ; Guanqi YANG ; Yufeng YANG ; Jing LYU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(11):123-132
Objective To explore the protective effect and possible mechanism of modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction on podocytes in db/db mice based on ROS/NLRP3/GSDMD signaling pathway.Methods Fifty 8-week-old male db/db mice(SPF grade)were randomly divided into the model group,losartan group and TCM low-,medium-and high-dosage groups,with 10 mice in each group.Ten heterozygous db/m mice served as the blank group.Interventions were administered respectively for 12 weeks.The body mass,random blood glucose,serum creatinine,blood urea nitrogen and 24 h urinary protein content were detected,HE,PAS,PASM,Masson and Sirius red staining was used to observe the morphology of renal tissue,transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the ultrastructure of renal tissue,fluorescent probes were used to observe the release of ROS in renal tissue,immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the expression of Nephrin,NLRP3,Cleaved Caspase-1 and GSDMD-N in renal tissue,and Western blot was used to detect the expression of NLRP3,Cleaved Caspase-1,GSDMD-N,IL-1β,IL-18,Nephrin,Podocin,PODXL,WT-1 and Desmin proteins.Results Compared with the blank group,the body mass and random blood glucose of the model group mice significantly increased(P<0.05),and the contents of serum creatinine,blood urea nitrogen and 24 h urinary protein were significantly increased(P<0.05);glomerular hypertrophy,dilation of renal glomeruli and tubules,thickening of basement membrane,matrix proliferation in mesangial area,abnormal deposition of collagen fibers in renal interstitium,accompanied by damage to renal tubular epithelial structure and focal glomerulosclerosis,significant increase in type Ⅰ collagen deposition,extensive fusion of podocyte processes,and scattered electron dense material in the basement membrane or subepithelial layer;the ROS content in renal tissue significantly increased(P<0.05),and the protein expression of NLRP3,Cleaved Caspase-1,GSDMD-N,IL-1β,IL-18 and Desmin significantly increased(P<0.05),the protein expression of Nephrin,Podocin,PODXL and WT1 significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the body mass and random blood glucose of mice in each dosage of TCM group were relatively stable,the contents of serum creatinine,blood urea nitrogen and 24 h urinary protein decreased;the pathological damage to renal tissue was reduced,the ultrastructure of podocytes was improved,and the density of podocytes increased;the ROS content decreased,and the protein expression of NLRP3,Cleaved Caspase-1,GSDMD-N,IL-1β,IL-18 and Desmin decreased,while the protein expression of Nephrin,Podocin,WT1 and PODXL increased.With the dosage of modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction increased,the improvement effect gradually strengthened,and the differences in TCM high-dose group was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction can protects podocytes in db/db mice,potentially by modulating the ROS/NLRP3/GSDMD signaling pathway.
9.Status and influencing factors of feeding intolerance in patients with enteral nutrition after lung transplantation
Lihua CHEN ; Yao HUANG ; Qingqing SHENG ; Yufeng TAN ; Shuqin ZHANG ; Xiaoqun HUANG ; Mengmeng XU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(7):849-855
Objective To investigate the status of feeding intolerance in patients with enteral nutrition after lung transplantation and analyze its influencing factors,to provide a reference for formulating a reasonable enteral nutrition plan and improving patients'nutritional status.Methods Convenient sampling method was used to retrospectively collect the clinical data of 115 patients who received enteral nutrition support after lung transplantation and were hospitalized in the ICU of a tertiary hospital in Guangdong Province from August 2022 to November 2023.According to the occurrence of feeding intolerance during ICU hospitalization,the patients were divided into a feeding tolerance group and a feeding intolerance group.Univariate and logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the influencing factors of feeding intolerance patients with enteral nutrition after lung transplantation.Results Within 7 days of initiating enteral nutrition,a total of 63 patients developed feeding intolerance,with an incidence of 54.78%.Among them,the incidence of feeding intolerance was relatively high within 1 to 3 days after initiating enteral feeding.The clinical manifestations of feeding intolerance were diarrhea,bloating,gastric retention,vomiting/regurgitation,among which the diarrhea was the highest incidence(87.30%).Logi-stic regression analysis showed that intraoperative net balance volume(OR=0.999),intraoperative blood transfusion(OR=1.001)volume and diabetes history(OR=0.170)were independent influencing factors for feeding intolerance in patients with enteral nutrition after lung transplantation(P<0.05).Conclusion There was a high incidence of feed-ing intolerance in patients with enteral nutrition after lung transplantation.Patients undergoing lung transplantation who have a high net intraoperative fluid balance,receive a low volume of intraoperative blood transfusions,and have a history of diabetes are at a lower risk of developing feeding intolerance when receiving postoperative enteral nutrition.When starting enteral nutrition,medical staff should dynamically evaluate the risk factors of feeding intolerance,screen high-risk patients as early as possible,and formulate reasonable enteral nutrition programs to improve the nutritional status of patients and promote their rehabilitation.
10.Effects of Yitangkang on Brown Fat in db/db Mice by Regulating PGC1α-NRF1/2-TFAM Pathway
Hui ZHANG ; Liya SUN ; Qingfeng WANG ; Guiyan SUN ; Xinhui SHEN ; Jinhao HU ; Yan SHI ; Yufeng YANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(4):79-84
Objective To observe the effects of Yitangkang on brown fat thermogenesis and mitochondrial biogenesis of PGC1α-NRF1/2-TFAM pathway in db/db mice;To explore its mechanism of regulating glucose and lipid metabolism.Methods Totally 27 six-week-old db/db mice were randomly divided into model group,Yitangkang group(30 g/kg)and liraglutide group(200 μg/kg),another 9 db/m mice of the same age were set as normal group.All groups received intervention with drugs or saline for 6 weeks.The body mass and FBG were measured weekly.After intervention,oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT)was carried out,the contents of serum TC,TG,LDL-C and HDL-C were detected by biochemical analyzer,HE staining was used to observe the morphology of brown adipose tissue(BAT)in scapular region,RT-qPCR and Western blot were used to detect the expressions of UCP1,PRDM16,PGC1α related to BAT thermogenesis and NRF1,Nrf2,TFAM related to mitochondrial biogenesis.Results Compared with the normal group,the body mass,FBG,area under the curve of OGTT and serum TG,TC,LDL-C content of model group significantly increased(P<0.01),the content of HDL-C significantly decreased(P<0.01);the diameter of BAT cells in scapular region was larger,white vacuoles appeared,lipid droplets increased,and the mRNA and protein expressions of UCP1,PRDM16,PGC-1α,NRF1,NRF2 and TFAM in BAT decreased significantly(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the body mass,FBG,area under the curve of OGTT and serum TG,TC,LDL-C contents of Yitangkang group and liraglutide group significantly decreased(P<0.01),the content of HDL-C increased(P<0.01);BAT cells were smaller in diameter,more closely arranged,more regular in shape,and more abundant in capillary,the mRNA and protein expressions of UCP1,PRDM16,PGC-1α,NRF1,NRF2 and TFAM in BAT increased significantly(P<0.01).Conclusion Yitangkang can regulate mitochondrial biogenesis through PGC1α-NRF1/2-TFAM pathway to activate brown fat in db/db mice and improve glucose and lipid metabolism in db/db mice.

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