1.Mechanistic Interpretation of Zheng’s San Qi San Powder in Treating Skeletal Muscle Injury via Bioinformatics Prediction, Chemical Analysis and Experimental Verification
Ding-Rui WANG ; Yun-Xin LIU ; Jun-Jie XU ; Liu YANG ; Jia-Hao LÜ ; Cheng-Yuan XING ; Lei LÜ ; Bei-Bei QIE
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(4):1028-1047
ObjectiveZheng’s San Qi San (ZSQS) power, a classic traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, is used for treating soft tissue injuries involving muscles, tendons, and ligaments. However, its underlying therapeutic mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to screen and identify pharmaceutically active ingredients and their candidate biomolecule targets, and further elucidate the molecular mechanism of ZSQS in the treatment of skeletal muscle injury. MethodsNetwork pharmacology was employed to construct “ZSQS-component-target”, “protein-protein interaction (PPI)” and “active ingredient-core protein-pathway” networks to predict the key active ingredients and potential core targets of ZSQS for skeletal muscle injury. The predicted results were then validated via microarray data from the GEO database. Molecular docking was then performed to assess the binding ability between the screened active ingredients of ZSQS and the candidate core targets. Moreover, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) was used for qualitative and quantitative analysis to verify the active components of the drug and ZSQS serum. Finally, an animal model of eccentric exercise-induced skeletal muscle injury and a myotube cell model of oxidative stress-induced injury were established to validate the effects of ZSQS and its interventional effects on the biological functions of critical targets, thereby demonstrating the potential therapeutic mechanism of ZSQS. ResultsAmong the 111 active components identified in ZSQS and their corresponding 204 targets related to the skeletal muscle injury repair process, 14 core targets (including AKT1) and 4 core active components (quercetin, luteolin, kaempferol, and β‑sitosterol) were screened out, while the corresponding metabolites of quercetin, luteolin and kaempferol were detected in the ZSQS serum. Among these targets, 5 candidate genes (IL-6, CASP3, HIF1A, STAT3, and JUN) overlapped with the differential expression screening results with GEO data, and IL-6 was confirmed to be enriched in the PI3K/AKT pathway. Combined with the prediction results of the AKT expression levels, these findings suggest that the phosphorylation level of AKT1 plays a core role in the therapeutic mechanism of ZSQS. Molecular docking analysis further revealed that the PH domain of AKT1 had high binding energy with all 4 core active components, as verified by LC-MS. Finally, animal model studies have shown the promoting effect of ZSQS administration on skeletal muscle injury repair and its possible antioxidant damage mechanism. Cell model studies further demonstrated that ZSQS-containing serum, core active ingredient combination therapy, and quercetin monomer could increase the phosphorylation level of AKT, promote the nuclear translocation of Nrf2, upregulate the expression of downstream antioxidant enzymes (SOD, GPx, and GR), and inhibit the expression of inflammatory factors (IL-6 and TNF-α), thereby alleviating oxidative stress and the inflammatory response. ConclusionZSQS alleviates skeletal muscle injury mainly by activating the AKT/Nrf2 signaling pathway, enhancing cellular antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities. The results of this study provide a scientific basis for the clinical application and modernized development of ZSQS.
2.Salidroside alleviates progression of Parkinson's disease by modulating inflammatory responses
Xiao-lin DONG ; Gang WU ; Yan-ping LI ; Li-juan ZHANG ; Fu-rong JIN ; Rui LI ; Hong-mei LI ; Xiao-xiao ZHANG ; Qing-yun LI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(7):1340-1345
Aim To explore the neuroprotective effects of salidroside on Parkinson's disease(PD)through modulation of inflammatory responses and the underly-ing mechanisms.Methods Mice were divided into five groups:healthy control group,1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine(MPTP)disease group,low-dose Rhodioloside intervention group,medium-dose salidroside intervention group,and high-dose salidro-side intervention group.MPTP-induced PD mouse model was established,and salidroside intervention was administered.Behavioral changes,inflammatory cyto-kine levels,autophagy-related protein expression,and neurons were observed through histological analysis and immunohistochemical staining.Results After MPTP treatment,mice exhibited significant behavioral chan-ges,increased pro-inflammatory cytokines,decreased anti-inflammatory cytokines,reduced autophagy-related proteins,and evident pyroptosis.Salidroside interven-tion alleviated these changes in a dose-dependent man-ner.Conclusions Salidroside exerts neuroprotective effects on PD by alleviating inflammatory responses and promoting autophagy,thereby protecting neurons.
3.Rehabilitation motivation in stroke patients:a concept analysis
Hongyan ZHAO ; Rui WU ; Yun GONG
Modern Clinical Nursing 2025;24(8):79-87
Objective To clarify the concept connotation of rehabilitation motivation through concept analysis of rehabilitation motivation in stroke patients,therefore providing a reference for researches in rehabilitation motivation.Methods Databases of CNKI,Wanfang Data,VIP,PubMed and Web of Science were searched from inception to 1st January,2025 for literature on post-stroke rehabilitation motivation.A concept analysis with Walker and Avant's approach was employed to analyse and classify the rehabilitation motivation in stroke patients.Results A total of 53 articles were included in this study.Rehabilitation motivation in stroke patients encompassed four defining attributes:intrinsic drive,extrinsic drive,goal-directed behaviour,and health-promoting behaviour.Antecedents were categorised as demographic and sociological factors,disease-related factors,psychosocial factors,and rehabilitation-service factors.Consequences were identified in three levels:patient outcomes,utilisation of medical resources,and societal impact.Conclusion Systematic investigation of the rehabilitation motivation in stroke patients including its defining characteristics and factors influencing a rehabilitation motivation,can furnish a theoretical basis for developing individualised nursing plans,which offers a guidance for related,establishment of theoretical framework,development of rehabilitation-motivation assessment tools,and exploration of targeted interventions.
4.Research on the cognition,preference and willingness to pay of Traditional Chinese Medicine intelligent diagnosis device of Beijing residents based on Discrete Choice Experiment
Rui-xi QIN ; Rui-feng LI ; Hong-yun WANG ; Han XUE ; Liang-ru ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(8):46-52
Objective:This paper investigates residents'awareness and preference for Traditional Chinese Medicine intelligent diagnostic device(hereinafter referred to as the device),and provides basis and suggestions for further promoting the integrated development of artificial intelligence and traditional Chinese medicine clinical diagnosis.Method:A random sampling survey was conducted,and a Discrete Choice Experiment was designed to conduct an offline survey in Beijing.Use chi square test,count analysis,and conditional Logit model for data analysis.Result:A total of 480 valid questionnaires were collected and surveyed.Most respondents have heard of it(58.96%),a few have used it(31.67%),and most would recommend the device(71.25%).Knowing and using experience will increase the probability of recommendation.Residents attach the highest importance to annual average expenses;More inclined to use devices in the community that can see family data,connect data and hospitals,monitor electrocardiogram,provide comprehensive health reports,and have low annual costs;Willing to pay an additional 572 yuan per year for the comprehensive health report device.Conclusion:There should be more collaboration with hospitals in usage scenarios and cloud data.In addition,manufacturers should enrich output information and service methods of the e.
5.Effect of adjusting timing of nebulization and analgesic usage on the pain and exercise self-efficacy during early postoperative respiratory function exercise of lung cancer surgery patients
Ying LIU ; Yaqing ZHOU ; Qian CHEN ; Rui ZHOU ; Yun CAO ; Yanan REN ; Lanying LIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(30):2360-2365
Objective:To explore applications of adjusting timing of nebulization and analgesic usage in patients after lung cancer surgery, to provide reference for postoperative rehabilitation of lung cancer.Methods:Adopting a prospective randomized controlled study design, a total of 84 patients with lung cancer who underwent surgery in affiliated hospital of Jining Medical University from September 2020 to June 2023 were enrolled by a convenience sampling method, they were randomly divided into experimental group and control group according to random number table method. Two groups was given routine perioperative care, on this basis, the control group received lip and abdomen contraction breathing training according to the conventional process, and the experimental group adjusted timing of nebulization and analgesic usage and received respiratory function training when nebulization and analgesics were at the peak of blood drug concentration. Pain level and exercise self-efficacy of two groups were compared.Results:There were 27 males and 15 females in the control group, aged (54.52 ± 14.06) years; and 24 males and 18 females in the experimental group, aged (53.33 ± 12.02) years. At one day, two days and three days after operation, the scores of Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) were (5.07 ± 0.84), (3.40 ± 0.49), (2.93 ± 0.87) in the experimental group, lower than (5.86 ± 1.05), (4.09 ± 0.88), (3.33 ± 0.65) in the control group, the differences were statistically significant ( t=3.79, 4.44.2.42, all P<0.05), and for both groups, the differences in the time effect, between-group effect, and the interaction effect were all statistically significant ( F=582.92, 44.65, 3.82, all P<0.05). Three days after operation, the dimensions of efficacy expectation, outcome expectation and total self-efficacy scores were (28.62 ± 6.75), (33.71 ± 7.04) and (62.33 ± 9.07) in the experimental group, and (25.52 ± 6.66), (30.43 ± 6.80) and (55.95 ± 9.34) in the control group, the differences were statically significant ( t=2.12, 2.18, 3.18, all P<0.05). Conclusions:Adjusting timing of nebulization and analgesic usage and giving respiratory function training for lung cancer surgery when nebulization and analgesics at the peak of blood drug concentration can effectively alleviate the pain caused by respiratory exercise and improve training self-efficacy of patients after lung cancer surgery.
6.Therapuetic effects of Shaoling Formula emulsion versus decoction on epidermal barrier function in a psoriasis mouse model
Li-juan LIU ; Ya ZHAO ; Ya-yun WU ; Rui-zhi ZHAO
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2025;47(8):2566-2571
AIM To compare the effects of Shaoling Formula emulsion versus its decoction on epidermal barrier function in a psoriasis mouse model.METHODS The Shaoling Formula emulsion was prepared by emulsification,whereas the decoction was produced by aqueous extraction.A psoriasis-like mouse model was established by topical application of 5%imiquimod cream(50 mg).The mice were randomly assigned to normal control,model control,Shaoling Formula emulsion group(13.26 g/kg),Shaoling Formula decoction group(13.26 g/kg),blank emulsion group,and positive control group(calcipotriol betamethasone ointment group,2.5 g/kg).After treatment for six consecutive days,the mice had their severity of skin lesions assessed with psoriasis area and severity index(PASI)scoring.Upon the completion of the treatment,the mice had transepidermal water loss(TEWL)and stratum corneum hydration(SCH)determined by the GPSkin Barrier;their histopathological changes in skin lesions observed using HE staining;their levels of TNF-α,IL-6,IL-17A,IL-22,and IL-23 in lesions detected by ELISA;and their Aquaporin 3(AQP3)expression analyzed by Western blot.RESULTS Compared to the model group,both the Shaoling Formula emulsion and positive control group demonstrated significant reductions in PASI scores(P<0.01)and increased SCH(P<0.01);decreased serum levels of TNF-α,IL-6,IL-17A,IL-22 and IL-23(P<0.05,P<0.01);histopathological improvements including attenuated parakeratosis/hyperkeratosis,reduced acanthosis,diminished dermal inflammatory cell infiltration,and normalized vasodilation;and upregulated AQP3 expression(P<0.05).The Shaoling Formula decoction group exhibited reduced PASI scores(P<0.01);and increased SCH(P<0.05);decreased levels of IL-6,IL-17A,IL-22 and IL-23 in skin lesions(P<0.05,P<0.01).Notably,the emulsion group exhibited higher AQP3 protein expression than the decoction group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Shaoling Formula emulsion outperforms its decoction in restoring epidermal barrier function in psoriatic mice.This superiority is mechanistically linked to enhanced AQP3 protein expression and improved SCH.
7.Quantitative evaluation and driving path exploration on the level of the tripartite system reform in China
Ling-yun GUO ; Liu-jie FU ; Yong-yi GUAN ; Liang-ru ZHOU ; Qiu-ying ZHENG ; Rui-feng LI
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(3):9-17
Objective:To quantitatively evaluate the level of the three medical linkage in China from 2009 to 2022,explore the influencing factors and driving paths of the three medical linkage in China,and provide a new perspective for promoting the development of the three medical linkage.Methods:An optimized coupling coordination degree model was used to calculate the coupling coordination degree between the trinity healthcare systems and different binary systems within the systems in 31 provinces of China(excluding Hong Kong,Macao and Taiwan),and the Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis method was used to explore the condition configurations of multi-factor-driven three medical linkage.Results:From 2009 to 2022,the coupling coordination degree between the trinity healthcare systems in each province of China generally showed an increasing trend year by year.Among the binary systems,the overall coordinated development situation between the medical and medical insurance systems was the best and the regional development was the most balanced.The coupling coordination degree gap between the trinity healthcare system and the internal binary systems among provinces gradually widened,and the multi-polarization trend intensified.The paths to promote high-level three medical linkage can be summarized into two types:internal and external balanced development type(H1)and government-led type(H2,H3),among which the H1 path with per capita GDP and health expenditure as core conditions was the most common.Conclusion:It is suggested to enhance institutional and technological innovation,and integrate resources through a cross-departmental collaboration mechanism and digital technology.Provinces should select high-level optimization paths by leveraging regional endowments to narrow the regional development gap.Meanwhile,under the impetus of high-level policies,the protection and supervision system continues to improve,thereby promoting the three medical linkage.
8.Case report and literature review of myocardial infarction caused by myocardial bridge
Xiao-qing KOU ; Yi-rong GAN ; Yun-long ZHANG ; Ding-xiong XIE ; Rui MAO ; Tian-xiang LIANG ; Xiao-li YANG ; Yan-zhen WANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(2):111-116
Medical therapy and surgical intervention are the two primary approaches for treating myocardial bridge.However,there remains controversy regarding the use of coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG)and myocardial bridge unroofing.Here,we report a case of myocardial infarction following CABG in a patient with a myocardial bridge.The patient was admitted to Lanzhou First Peopie's Hospital with persistent chest pain,chest tightness,and shortness of breath lasting 2 hours.Physical examination revealed no significant abnormalities.Electrocardiography(ECG)indicated extensive anterior wall myocardial infarction.Laboratory findings showed myoglobin levels of 140.1 ng/ml and troponin Ⅰ levels of 2.59 ng/ml,with no other significant abnormalities.The initial diagnosis was acute extensive anterior wall myocardial infarction.Emergency coronary angiography revealed a myocardial bridge in the mid-segment of the left anterior descending artery(LAD).Emergency CABG using the left internal mammary artery to the LAD was performed,leading to symptomatic improvement,and the patient was discharged in stable condition.However,the patient experienced a recurrent myocardial infarction seven years post-surgery and received secondary preventive medical therapy.The patient is currently under ongoing follow-up care.CABG is an effective treatment for myocardial bridge.However,based on the case reported in this study,we recommend careful evaluation of whether a patient may benefit from CABG.
9.Clinical value of the two-dimensional speckle tracking technique for evaluating cardiac shape remodeling in small for gestational age fetuses
Chen ZHU ; Qi CAI ; Yun-yun REN ; Rui LIU ; Man LI ; Jin-lian XIANG
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2025;52(2):209-215
Objective To obtain measurements of fetal four-chamber view and left and right ventricular shapes using two-dimensional speckle tracking,and to explore the clinical quantification of cardiac shape remodeling in small for gestational age(SGA)fetuses.Methods In this study,we prospectively collected data on singleton pregnancies from 28 to 39 weeks that were established in the archives of Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital,Fudan University from May 2020 to Jul 2021.Fetuses eligible for inclusion criteria were randomly matched according to the ratio of estimated fetal weight(EFW)≥10th percentile(P10)∶EFW
10.Development and application of pilot hypoxia endurance testing system
Lin-xia LI ; Guo-yun MAO ; Ming-rui HU ; Jia-ling XU ; Yao-xuan JI ; Na ZHI ; Yan-qing BAI ; Yun-ying WANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(10):23-28
Objective To develop a hypoxia endurance testing system for aviation physiological training of pilots.Methods The hypoxia endurance testing system comprised a low-oxygen mixed gas generator,a pressurization system for low-oxygen mixed gas and a personal breathing apparatus.The low-oxygen mixed gas generator consisted of a main unit composed of an air compressor,a filter,a buffer tank,polymer membrane,a control module,sensors and regulators,wire cables,supporting hoses,etc.;the pressurization system for low-oxygen mixed gas was made up of a protective box,a cooling fan,a motor and a driver,a control module,a solenoid valve,a convergence block,a pressure gauge,etc.;the personal breating apparatus was composed of a gas cylinder,a pressure reducer,an oxygen supply regulator,etc.Forty-eight subjects were selected for hypoxia exposure tests to verify the effectiveness of the system.Results The system developed had the functions of low-oxygen gas preparation,pressurized filling and hypoxia experiment,and the experimental results indicated the acute hypoxia exposure by the system significantly caused signs and symptoms of hypoxia and weakened physiological functions.Conclusion The system developed gains advantages in high accuracy of gas volume fraction control,safety and remarkable effect of simulated hypoxia,and can be an effective tool for acute high-altitude hypoxia testing and training of pilots.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(10):23-28]

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