1.Screening and quantitative analysis of Q-Marker for anti-renal fibrosis of Shenqi shenshuai mixture based on untargeted metabolomics and bioinformatics
Yuhang ZHOU ; Yuqi LI ; Zhuo GAO ; Qingfeng RUAN ; Xiaoxuan ZENG ; Hui WANG ; Chuanqi HUANG ; Hongfeng XU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(13):1716-1721
OBJECTIVE To screen and quantitatively analyze the quality marker (Q-Marker) associated with anti-renal fibrosis in Shenqi shenshuai mixture (SQSS), so as to provide references for the analysis of pharmacodynamic substances and new drug transformation of SQSS. METHODS The chemical components of SQSS were characterized by untargeted metabolomics. Combined with network pharmacology, gene expression omnibus (GEO) and connectivity map (CMAP) databases, the anti-renal fibrosis Q-Markers of SQSS were screened. HPLC-MS/MS was applied to determine the contents of Q-Markers in 10 batches of SQSS. RESULTS A total of 1 319 compounds were identified from SQSS via untargeted metabolomics,and 84 active ingredients with anti-renal fibrosis activity were further screened out, such as formononetin. Nine anti-renal fibrosis Q-Markers were obtained by network pharmacology and GEO database, including berberine, quercetin, honokiol, nicotinamide, daidzein, coumarin, kaempferol, formononetin and amygdalin. The quantitative results showed that the average contents of the above components (excluding amygdalin) in 10 batches of SQSS were 2.523, 1.942, 26.848, 1.415, 0.692, 0.171, 0.374, 7.401 μg/mL, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Nine anti-renal fibrosis Q-Markers of SQSS were screened in this study, and the contents of eight among them were determined. The results can provide a basis for elucidating the pharmacodynamic material basis and promoting the new drug transformation of SQSS.
2.Screening and quantitative analysis of Q-Marker for anti-renal fibrosis of Shenqi shenshuai mixture based on untargeted metabolomics and bioinformatics
Yuhang ZHOU ; Yuqi LI ; Zhuo GAO ; Qingfeng RUAN ; Xiaoxuan ZENG ; Hui WANG ; Chuanqi HUANG ; Hongfeng XU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(13):1716-1721
OBJECTIVE To screen and quantitatively analyze the quality marker (Q-Marker) associated with anti-renal fibrosis in Shenqi shenshuai mixture (SQSS), so as to provide references for the analysis of pharmacodynamic substances and new drug transformation of SQSS. METHODS The chemical components of SQSS were characterized by untargeted metabolomics. Combined with network pharmacology, gene expression omnibus (GEO) and connectivity map (CMAP) databases, the anti-renal fibrosis Q-Markers of SQSS were screened. HPLC-MS/MS was applied to determine the contents of Q-Markers in 10 batches of SQSS. RESULTS A total of 1 319 compounds were identified from SQSS via untargeted metabolomics,and 84 active ingredients with anti-renal fibrosis activity were further screened out, such as formononetin. Nine anti-renal fibrosis Q-Markers were obtained by network pharmacology and GEO database, including berberine, quercetin, honokiol, nicotinamide, daidzein, coumarin, kaempferol, formononetin and amygdalin. The quantitative results showed that the average contents of the above components (excluding amygdalin) in 10 batches of SQSS were 2.523, 1.942, 26.848, 1.415, 0.692, 0.171, 0.374, 7.401 μg/mL, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Nine anti-renal fibrosis Q-Markers of SQSS were screened in this study, and the contents of eight among them were determined. The results can provide a basis for elucidating the pharmacodynamic material basis and promoting the new drug transformation of SQSS.
3.Analysis of the results from the 2024 national interlaboratory comparison for radionuclide measurement in bio-ash
Chunming ZHONG ; Xiang GAO ; Jin ZHANG ; Xin ZHANG ; Yuqi HUANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2026;35(3):331-335
Objective To enhance the gamma spectrometry analysis and detection capabilities of personnel in measuring radionuclides in bio-ash, and ensure the accuracy and precision of gamma spectrometer in our laboratory for the analysis of radionuclides in bio-ash. Methods The laboratory participated in the 2024 national interlaboratory comparison for radionuclide measurement in bio-ash. Radionuclides 241Am, 137Cs, and 40K in four different bio-ash samples were measured. Based on the measurement methods specified in GB/T 16145—2022, sample measurement, result calculation, and uncertainty evaluation were performed using spectrometry analysis software and sourceless efficiency calibration software. The measurement results and performance evaluation of the laboratory in the comparison were analyzed, and factors affecting gamma-spectrometry measurement and result interpretation were discussed. Results The relative deviation (D) of the measurement results for radionuclides 241Am and 137Cs in the four bio-ash samples ranged from −10.2% to 2.0% and −1.7% to 0.3%, respectively. The P statistic ranged from 7.0% to 12.5% and 5.0% to 10.8%, respectively. These results met the criteria of |D| ≤ 20% (MARB), |D| ≤ 2.58P, and P ≤ 20% (MARB). The ζ-scores for the measurement of 40K in the four bio-ash samples ranged from 0.8 to 1.3, satisfying the criterion of |ζ| < 2. All measurement results in this laboratory in the comparison were satisfactory. Conclusion The laboratory uses a high-purity germanium gamma spectrometer to measure radionuclides in bio-ash. The self-absorption correction method, analysis method, and uncertainty evaluation are appropriate, which can ensure the accuracy and precision of the measurement results. The measurement results are accurate and reliable.
4.Design for PSA oxygen production equipment in mobile cabin of container
Gao WEI ; Gang YANG ; Yuqi LI ; Shurong LUO ; Xia WANG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(7):188-190
This paper designed a pressure swing adsorption(PSA)oxygen production equipment in mobile cabin of container,and a dual-tower type of oxygen producer was adopted.The inside of container included some major components,such as air compressor,filters,adsorption dryer,purifier,air buffer tank,oxygen generator,process tank,oxygen compressor,and an oxygen tank,and it adopted a unique circular structure with compact layout,which can optimize the work parameters of oxygen production equipment in mobile cabin of container,and provide convenience for installation and maintenance in the inside of the container,and provide continuously and stably qualified oxygen.At the same time,the DYSP intelligent control system was adopted,which can realize remote control,data acquisition,and parameter settings,and other operations.Compared with infrastructure installation of oxygen production equipment,the PSA oxygen production equipment in mobile cabin of container has a series of advantages,such as convenient displacement,small footprint and fast use.It can enhance control efficiency of oxygen production equipment,and reduce labor costs.It has wide applicability to hospitals,mobile cabin hospitals,factories that need oxygen,which are temperately established and need be emergently used.
5.Progress of ornithine aminotransferase studies
Wenjing WU ; Wenqi ZHAO ; Erlong ZHANG ; Jian CHEN ; Yuqi GAO ; Zhiqi GAO
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(5):1230-1234
Ornithine transcarbamylase(OTC)is a member of the transcarbamylase protein family,commonly found in the mitochondrial matrix of living organisms.It generally functions in a trimeric form and can catalyze the production of L-ornithine to L-citrulline.OTC is mainly expressed in the liver and intestines of mammals,playing an important role in the urea cycle and amino acid homeostasis.This article introduces the research progress of OTC genes,proteins,physiological functions,the impact of OTC deficiency on body health,and the diagnosis and treatment of OTC deficiency.
6.Construction of a diagnostic model for chronic mountain sickness among young male migrants to high-altitude areas
Quan ZHANG ; Jian CHEN ; Bao LIU ; Zhiqi GAO ; Wenqi ZHAO ; Erlong ZHANG ; Gang XU ; Dewei CHEN ; Yuqi GAO
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(1):10-19
Objective To analyze the risk factors for chronic mountain sickness(CMS)in young male migrants living in high-altitude areas and to construct a diagnostic model and evaluate its diagnostic efficacy.Methods From June 10 to December 29,2023,a cross-sectional study was conducted on young male migrants subjected with convenience sampling who had been living in high-altitude areas(4 500~5 000 m)for 6 months or longer.Their demographic data were collected and blood samples were collected for laboratory test.According to the Qinghai Score for Chronic Mountain Sickness,they were divided into CMS group and non-CMS group.Then the participants were randomly divided into a training set and a test set in a ratio of 8∶2.Independent risk factors for CMS occurrence were screened out,through random forest variable importance ranking,univariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis,and a diagnostic model was constructed based on these factors.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis,calibration curve analysis,clinical decision curve analysis,and influence curve analysis were used to comprehensively evaluate the diagnostic performance of the model.Results According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,308 out of 376 participants were finally subjected,and 17.53%of them were diagnosed with CMS.The major clinical symptoms of the CMS patients were dyspnea or palpitations(79.63%)and sleep disorders(85.19%).Further analysis revealed that creatine kinase-MB/creatine kinase(CK-MB/CK,OR=2.17,95%CI:1.43~3.28),high-altitude residence time(OR=2.44,95%CI:1.08~5.54),and body mass index(BMI,OR=1.62,95%CI:1.05~2.50)were 3 major independent risk factors for CMS.The area under the curve(AUC)value of the CMS diagnostic model in the training set and test set was 0.821(95%CI:0.756~0.886)and 0.821(95%CI:0.700~0.944),the specificity was 66.30%and 73.90%,the sensitivity was 89.50%and 81.20%,respectively,indicating good discrimination ability.Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test showed consistency between predicted results and actual observations(χ2=10.029,P=0.263;χ2=4.477,P=0.812).Clinical decision curve analysis demonstrated that within the threshold probability range from 0.1 to 0.7,the net benefit of the model exceeded both full intervention and no intervention strategies.The influence curve analysis showed high consistency between the model predictions and actual incidence when the threshold probability exceeded 0.4.These two analyses together confirmed the clinical application value of the model.Conclusion CK-MB/CK,high-altitude residence time and BMI are independent risk factors for CMS,and their diagnostic model helps identify potential individuals at risk for CMS.Early intervention can prevent the harm of CMS to the health of young men migrating to high-altitude areas.
7.Causal relationship between immune cells and bone metabolic diseases:a Mendelian randomization analysis of European populations in international databases
Tianxin CHEN ; Zhilong ZHANG ; Shuai ZHANG ; Yun GAO ; Yuqi ZHU ; Shengping YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(29):6326-6332
BACKGROUND:Immune cells are correlated with various metabolic bone diseases,yet the specific immunological mechanisms and causal relationships remain elusive.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the causal relationship between immune cells and the risk of metabolic bone diseases through two-sample Mendelian randomization.METHODS:Genome-wide association study(GWAS)data on 731 immune cells and metabolic bone diseases(osteonecrosis,osteomalacia,osteoporosis,and osteoporosis combined with pathological fracture)were obtained from publicly available databases.Genetic variants related to immune cells were employed as instrumental variables.The inverse variance weighting method was utilized as the primary analytical approach,while MR-Egger and weighted median methods were applied to assess the causal relationships between immune cells and the risk of metabolic bone diseases.In addition,MR-PRESSO,MR-Egger regression,Cochran's Q test,and the leave-one-out method were implemented to evaluate genetic polymorphisms and the heterogeneity of instrumental variables,and MR Steiger method was used to exclude reverse causality.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The analysis revealed that IgD-CD38dim%B cells,HLA DR on CD14+CD16-monocytes,and HLA DR on CD14+monocytes were significantly and causally associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis(P<6.8x10-5).Sensitivity analyses confirmed the reliability and stability of these results.Furthermore,among the immune cell types studied,28 demonstrated potential causal associations with osteonecrosis,23 with osteomalacia,46 with osteoporosis,and 45 with the combined condition of osteoporosis and pathologic fracture(P<0.05).(2)This study provides a comprehensive assessment of the causal influence of immune cells on metabolic bone diseases,highlighting the significant role of immune factors in the pathogenesis of these conditions,particularly osteoporosis.The findings contribute valuable insights into the relationship between immune traits and bone metabolism,laying a foundation for future research in this domain.This study utilized an international database to analyze the European population,which offers a reference for Chinese biomedical research in the realm of metabolic bone diseases,and facilitates the conduction of relevant studies for the Chinese population,thereby promoting the enhancement of the prevention and treatment of metabolic bone diseases.
8.Effect of unilateral or bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation on post-stroke dysphagia
Fei GAO ; Lixu LIU ; Xueyan HU ; Xiaoli WU ; Lingyu YANG ; Yuqi YANG ; Changqing YE ; Xiaoxia DU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(9):993-999
Objective To investigate the effect of unilateral or bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS)on post-stroke dysphagia.Methods From February,2023 to March,2025,27 stroke patients with dysphagia and nasal feeding in Beijing Bo'ai Hos-pital were randomly divided into healthy side stimulation group,bilateral stimulation group and sham stimulation group,with nine cases in each group.All the groups received conventional swallowing training and tDCS,while the healthy side stimulation group stimulated on the healthy side of oropharyngeal cortex;and the bilateral stimu-lation group alternatively stimulated bilateral oropharyngeal cortex,with one hour interval between bilateral stim-ulation;the sham stimulation group stimulated the healthy side of oropharyngeal cortex for 30 seconds and then stop.The course lasted two weeks.The scores of Standard Swallowing Function Assessment Scale(SSA),Modi-fied Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability(MMASA)and Rosenbek Penetration-Aspiration Scale(PAS)were compared before and after treatment.Results The intra-group effect(F=16.185,P<0.01)was significant in the scores of SSA,the intra-group effect(F=28.650,P<0.01)and interaction effect(F=3.453,P<0.01)were significant in the scores of MMASA,and there was no significant difference in the inter-group effect,intra-group effect and interaction effect in the scores of PAS(P>0.05).Post hoc test showed that there was no significant difference in the scores of SSA,MMASA and PAS among three groups(P>0.05).There was significant difference in the score difference of MMASA be-fore and after treatment among three groups(F=4.698,P<0.05).Post hoc test showed that the score difference of MMAS was more in the healthy side stimulation group than in the bilateral stimulation group and the sham stimulation group(P<0.05),with no significant difference between the bilateral stimulation group and the sham stimulation group(P>0.05).Conclusion tDCS can partly improve post-stroke dysphagia.The healthy side anode stimulation is superior to the alter-nating bilateral hemisphere anode stimulation.
9.Causal relationship between immune cells and bone metabolic diseases:a Mendelian randomization analysis of European populations in international databases
Tianxin CHEN ; Zhilong ZHANG ; Shuai ZHANG ; Yun GAO ; Yuqi ZHU ; Shengping YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(29):6326-6332
BACKGROUND:Immune cells are correlated with various metabolic bone diseases,yet the specific immunological mechanisms and causal relationships remain elusive.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the causal relationship between immune cells and the risk of metabolic bone diseases through two-sample Mendelian randomization.METHODS:Genome-wide association study(GWAS)data on 731 immune cells and metabolic bone diseases(osteonecrosis,osteomalacia,osteoporosis,and osteoporosis combined with pathological fracture)were obtained from publicly available databases.Genetic variants related to immune cells were employed as instrumental variables.The inverse variance weighting method was utilized as the primary analytical approach,while MR-Egger and weighted median methods were applied to assess the causal relationships between immune cells and the risk of metabolic bone diseases.In addition,MR-PRESSO,MR-Egger regression,Cochran's Q test,and the leave-one-out method were implemented to evaluate genetic polymorphisms and the heterogeneity of instrumental variables,and MR Steiger method was used to exclude reverse causality.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The analysis revealed that IgD-CD38dim%B cells,HLA DR on CD14+CD16-monocytes,and HLA DR on CD14+monocytes were significantly and causally associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis(P<6.8x10-5).Sensitivity analyses confirmed the reliability and stability of these results.Furthermore,among the immune cell types studied,28 demonstrated potential causal associations with osteonecrosis,23 with osteomalacia,46 with osteoporosis,and 45 with the combined condition of osteoporosis and pathologic fracture(P<0.05).(2)This study provides a comprehensive assessment of the causal influence of immune cells on metabolic bone diseases,highlighting the significant role of immune factors in the pathogenesis of these conditions,particularly osteoporosis.The findings contribute valuable insights into the relationship between immune traits and bone metabolism,laying a foundation for future research in this domain.This study utilized an international database to analyze the European population,which offers a reference for Chinese biomedical research in the realm of metabolic bone diseases,and facilitates the conduction of relevant studies for the Chinese population,thereby promoting the enhancement of the prevention and treatment of metabolic bone diseases.
10.Effect of unilateral or bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation on post-stroke dysphagia
Fei GAO ; Lixu LIU ; Xueyan HU ; Xiaoli WU ; Lingyu YANG ; Yuqi YANG ; Changqing YE ; Xiaoxia DU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(9):993-999
Objective To investigate the effect of unilateral or bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS)on post-stroke dysphagia.Methods From February,2023 to March,2025,27 stroke patients with dysphagia and nasal feeding in Beijing Bo'ai Hos-pital were randomly divided into healthy side stimulation group,bilateral stimulation group and sham stimulation group,with nine cases in each group.All the groups received conventional swallowing training and tDCS,while the healthy side stimulation group stimulated on the healthy side of oropharyngeal cortex;and the bilateral stimu-lation group alternatively stimulated bilateral oropharyngeal cortex,with one hour interval between bilateral stim-ulation;the sham stimulation group stimulated the healthy side of oropharyngeal cortex for 30 seconds and then stop.The course lasted two weeks.The scores of Standard Swallowing Function Assessment Scale(SSA),Modi-fied Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability(MMASA)and Rosenbek Penetration-Aspiration Scale(PAS)were compared before and after treatment.Results The intra-group effect(F=16.185,P<0.01)was significant in the scores of SSA,the intra-group effect(F=28.650,P<0.01)and interaction effect(F=3.453,P<0.01)were significant in the scores of MMASA,and there was no significant difference in the inter-group effect,intra-group effect and interaction effect in the scores of PAS(P>0.05).Post hoc test showed that there was no significant difference in the scores of SSA,MMASA and PAS among three groups(P>0.05).There was significant difference in the score difference of MMASA be-fore and after treatment among three groups(F=4.698,P<0.05).Post hoc test showed that the score difference of MMAS was more in the healthy side stimulation group than in the bilateral stimulation group and the sham stimulation group(P<0.05),with no significant difference between the bilateral stimulation group and the sham stimulation group(P>0.05).Conclusion tDCS can partly improve post-stroke dysphagia.The healthy side anode stimulation is superior to the alter-nating bilateral hemisphere anode stimulation.

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