1.Research progress on the regulation of the tricarboxylic acid cycle by bioactive constituents of traditional Chinese medicine in the anti-atherosclerotic process
Yukai SU ; Yajie ZHANG ; Nana ZHANG ; Chang LIU ; Hongzhen YIN ; Yumin YANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(13):1784-1790
The development of atherosclerosis (AS) is closely associated with endothelial dysfunction and mitochondrial metabolic abnormalities. These alterations are fundamentally characterized by metabolic reprogramming, in which the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle serves as a central regulatory hub. Disruption of the homeostasis of TCA cycle intermediates, including succinate, α -ketoglutarate, and itaconate, contributes to AS progression through multiple mechanisms, such as the modulation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and glucose and lipid metabolic networks. Owing to their multi-target and multi-pathway regulatory properties, bioactive compounds derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have demonstrated unique advantages in correcting metabolic dysregulation. Flavonoids, glycosides, and other bioactive constituents of TCM can target key enzymes and metabolites involved in the TCA cycle, thereby restoring aberrant metabolic reprogramming, alleviating endothelial injury induced by oxidative stress, inflammation, and glucose and lipid metabolic disorders, ultimately improving metabolic homeostasis and attenuating the progression of AS.
2.Research progress on the regulation of the tricarboxylic acid cycle by bioactive constituents of traditional Chinese medicine in the anti-atherosclerotic process
Yukai SU ; Yajie ZHANG ; Nana ZHANG ; Chang LIU ; Hongzhen YIN ; Yumin YANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(13):1784-1790
The development of atherosclerosis (AS) is closely associated with endothelial dysfunction and mitochondrial metabolic abnormalities. These alterations are fundamentally characterized by metabolic reprogramming, in which the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle serves as a central regulatory hub. Disruption of the homeostasis of TCA cycle intermediates, including succinate, α -ketoglutarate, and itaconate, contributes to AS progression through multiple mechanisms, such as the modulation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and glucose and lipid metabolic networks. Owing to their multi-target and multi-pathway regulatory properties, bioactive compounds derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have demonstrated unique advantages in correcting metabolic dysregulation. Flavonoids, glycosides, and other bioactive constituents of TCM can target key enzymes and metabolites involved in the TCA cycle, thereby restoring aberrant metabolic reprogramming, alleviating endothelial injury induced by oxidative stress, inflammation, and glucose and lipid metabolic disorders, ultimately improving metabolic homeostasis and attenuating the progression of AS.
3.Expert consensus on basic public services for vision health management of primary and secondary school students
YANG Lihua , WU Xi, TAO Shuman, YAO Jun, WU Fengbo, LIU Fangli, MA Yinghua, FENG Zhanchun, SUN Renbiao, LIU Dongru, CHEN Qiusheng, CHEN Jie, YU Yizhen, ZHANG Mingchang, WU Xiaoyan, DU Yukai, LI Xiaoqing, LI Li, WU Xixi, JIN Xiaoqin, XU Ting, WU Mengjia, TANG Jia, Society of Student Vision Health Management of Chinese Health Association, Vision Health Branch of Chinese Association for Student Nutrition & ; Health Promotion
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(8):1069-1074
Abstract
To clarify the service targets, service contents, and safeguard mechanisms of the basic public service program for student vision health management, the study grounded in the current status of child and adolescent myopia prevention and control in China and integrated with the practical experience and innovative practices of Wuhan National Demonstration Area for Student Vision Health Management, takes education as the main thread and schools as the base, consolidating resources from multiple stakeholders including education administrative departments, schools, families, and professional technical service institutions. Centering on four core components—vision health education, monitoring and record keeping, risk prevention and control, and dynamic management, the study constructs a multi tiered basic public service system for vision health management of primary and secondary school students. It further proposes the use of an intelligent management platform and a "three tier color coded early warning" mechanism (red, yellow, blue) to prevent and control student myopia at the source, providing schools with replicable and operable implementation pathways to enhance the level of student vision health management.
4.Exploration of improving research ability of medical postgraduate students in medical professional de-gree program:a dual strategy of optimizing curriculum and strengthening mentor responsibilities
Ying LI ; Yukai ZHAMG ; Yinyin ZHANG ; Yelin ZHONG ; Shishuo XIONG ; Hongxin HUANG
Modern Hospital 2025;25(4):634-638
In order to meet the demand for high-quality medical professionals,it is an important goal of higher medical education to cultivate a compound medical professional degree postgraduate with both clinical and research capabilities.This study aims to investigate the current status of research ability training for medical postgraduate students in our university and analyze the main problems.Through designing and distributing questionnaires,feedback data from medical postgraduate students in our uni-versity were collected.The results show that some students lack research experience,have limited research output,and do not have the habit of independent literature reading.In response to the needs of training medical professional degree postgraduate students,this study proposes improvement suggestions.On one hand,optimizing the curriculum and using a closed-loop teaching mode with interactive discussions.On the other hand,strengthening mentor responsibilities and creating a good research atmos-phere.These measures can help improve the research ability of medical postgraduate students and better meet the demand for high-quality medical professionals.
5.Cyclization diversity of meroditerpenoids from endophytic fungi of medicinal plants driven by synthetic biology strategies
Yuntao JIANG ; Zonghua XIAO ; Lianqiong DU ; Yukai SUO ; Xuping ZHANG ; Weiguang WANG
Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;3(1):81-86
Background: Medicinal plants rich in endophytic fungi are a significant source of natural lead compounds. Meroterpenoids, which are hybrid natural products originating from partially terpenoid pathways, exhibit impressive structural complexity and substantial potential as drug candidates. The structural diversity of meroterpenoids is largely attributed to the functional diversity of terpenoid cyclases, which generate a variety of terpenoid compounds with different ring systems. This enzymatic versatility underscores the biochemical potential of endophytic fungi and their invaluable role in drug discovery. Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the role of endophytic fungi from Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis in facilitating diverse cyclization modifications of meroditerpenoids through four terpene cyclases (TCs) from the Pyr4 family. Methods: This study utilized a recombinant strategy to successfully reconstruct four distinct TCs from endophytic fungi in the heterologous host, Aspergillus oryzae NSAR1. The structural characterization of the resulting secondary metabolites was performed using mass spectrometry and NMR techniques. Results: The substitution of TCs from the endophytes Aspergillus felis 0260 and Fusarium graminearum 1962 in Aspergillus oryzae through hydrophobic intermediates 1 and 2, led to the production of meroditerpenoids sartorypyrone C (3) and a new compound, 4′-methylchevalone E (4), respectively. This study demonstrates the critical role of endophytic fungi in enhancing structural diversity. Conclusions: These findings provide valuable insights into the compatibility of pathway combinations and the interchangeability of terpene cyclases derived from endophytic fungi in medicinal plants, which advanced the understanding of meroditerpenoid biosynthesis and highlighted the importance of endophytic fungi in drug discovery.
6.Cyclization diversity of meroditerpenoids from endophytic fungi of medicinal plants driven by synthetic biology strategies
Yuntao JIANG ; Zonghua XIAO ; Lianqiong DU ; Yukai SUO ; Xuping ZHANG ; Weiguang WANG
Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;3(1):81-86
Background: Medicinal plants rich in endophytic fungi are a significant source of natural lead compounds. Meroterpenoids, which are hybrid natural products originating from partially terpenoid pathways, exhibit impressive structural complexity and substantial potential as drug candidates. The structural diversity of meroterpenoids is largely attributed to the functional diversity of terpenoid cyclases, which generate a variety of terpenoid compounds with different ring systems. This enzymatic versatility underscores the biochemical potential of endophytic fungi and their invaluable role in drug discovery. Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the role of endophytic fungi from Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis in facilitating diverse cyclization modifications of meroditerpenoids through four terpene cyclases (TCs) from the Pyr4 family. Methods: This study utilized a recombinant strategy to successfully reconstruct four distinct TCs from endophytic fungi in the heterologous host, Aspergillus oryzae NSAR1. The structural characterization of the resulting secondary metabolites was performed using mass spectrometry and NMR techniques. Results: The substitution of TCs from the endophytes Aspergillus felis 0260 and Fusarium graminearum 1962 in Aspergillus oryzae through hydrophobic intermediates 1 and 2, led to the production of meroditerpenoids sartorypyrone C (3) and a new compound, 4′-methylchevalone E (4), respectively. This study demonstrates the critical role of endophytic fungi in enhancing structural diversity. Conclusions: These findings provide valuable insights into the compatibility of pathway combinations and the interchangeability of terpene cyclases derived from endophytic fungi in medicinal plants, which advanced the understanding of meroditerpenoid biosynthesis and highlighted the importance of endophytic fungi in drug discovery.
7.Cyclization diversity of meroditerpenoids from endophytic fungi of medicinal plants driven by synthetic biology strategies
Yuntao JIANG ; Zonghua XIAO ; Lianqiong DU ; Yukai SUO ; Xuping ZHANG ; Weiguang WANG
Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;3(1):81-86
Background: Medicinal plants rich in endophytic fungi are a significant source of natural lead compounds. Meroterpenoids, which are hybrid natural products originating from partially terpenoid pathways, exhibit impressive structural complexity and substantial potential as drug candidates. The structural diversity of meroterpenoids is largely attributed to the functional diversity of terpenoid cyclases, which generate a variety of terpenoid compounds with different ring systems. This enzymatic versatility underscores the biochemical potential of endophytic fungi and their invaluable role in drug discovery. Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the role of endophytic fungi from Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis in facilitating diverse cyclization modifications of meroditerpenoids through four terpene cyclases (TCs) from the Pyr4 family. Methods: This study utilized a recombinant strategy to successfully reconstruct four distinct TCs from endophytic fungi in the heterologous host, Aspergillus oryzae NSAR1. The structural characterization of the resulting secondary metabolites was performed using mass spectrometry and NMR techniques. Results: The substitution of TCs from the endophytes Aspergillus felis 0260 and Fusarium graminearum 1962 in Aspergillus oryzae through hydrophobic intermediates 1 and 2, led to the production of meroditerpenoids sartorypyrone C (3) and a new compound, 4′-methylchevalone E (4), respectively. This study demonstrates the critical role of endophytic fungi in enhancing structural diversity. Conclusions: These findings provide valuable insights into the compatibility of pathway combinations and the interchangeability of terpene cyclases derived from endophytic fungi in medicinal plants, which advanced the understanding of meroditerpenoid biosynthesis and highlighted the importance of endophytic fungi in drug discovery.
9.Exploration of improving research ability of medical postgraduate students in medical professional de-gree program:a dual strategy of optimizing curriculum and strengthening mentor responsibilities
Ying LI ; Yukai ZHAMG ; Yinyin ZHANG ; Yelin ZHONG ; Shishuo XIONG ; Hongxin HUANG
Modern Hospital 2025;25(4):634-638
In order to meet the demand for high-quality medical professionals,it is an important goal of higher medical education to cultivate a compound medical professional degree postgraduate with both clinical and research capabilities.This study aims to investigate the current status of research ability training for medical postgraduate students in our university and analyze the main problems.Through designing and distributing questionnaires,feedback data from medical postgraduate students in our uni-versity were collected.The results show that some students lack research experience,have limited research output,and do not have the habit of independent literature reading.In response to the needs of training medical professional degree postgraduate students,this study proposes improvement suggestions.On one hand,optimizing the curriculum and using a closed-loop teaching mode with interactive discussions.On the other hand,strengthening mentor responsibilities and creating a good research atmos-phere.These measures can help improve the research ability of medical postgraduate students and better meet the demand for high-quality medical professionals.
10.Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Concentrations and Risk of Pneumoconiosis: A Two-sample Mendelian Randomization Study.
Junyi HE ; Chenwei ZHANG ; Yukai ZHANG ; Jingfen ZHANG ; Xuesen SU ; Peiyun HE ; Wenhui BAO ; Haizhao LIU ; Xiao YU ; Yiwei SHI
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2024;37(11):1328-1333


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