1.Study on Reducing Hepatotoxicity and Retaining Anti-osteoporosis Activity of Psoraleae Fructus Though Salt Processing Based on Zebrafish
Yiqi LIU ; Xuan WANG ; Qiqi FAN ; Zehua CHANG ; Shuo FAN ; Na WANG ; Zheng LI ; Xinfang XU ; Chongjun ZHAO ; Xiangri LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(9):79-90
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of salt processing of Psoraleae Fructus (PF) through modern analytical techniques and biotechnology, focusing on its effects related to hepatotoxicity and anti-osteoporosis activity. MethodsThe zebrafish model was utilized to evaluate the impact of PF and salt-processed Psoraleae Fructus (SPF) on the hepatotoxicity (using 134.17 , 178.89, 268.34 mg·L-1 as low, medium, and high dose groups of PF, 135.04, 180.06, 270.08 mg·L-1 as low, medium, and high dose groups of SPF, respectively) and anti-osteoporotic activity (using 33.54 , 67.08 and 134.17 mg·L-1 as low, medium, and high dose groups of PF, 33.76, 67.52, 135.04 mg·L-1 as low, medium, and high dose groups of SPF, respectively), which was using alizarin red skull staining of zebrafish as an indicator of different batches of PF. The specific dosage of a batch of PF was taken as an example. Then ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time of flight-mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) analysis was employed to identify the chemical composition of PF before and after salt processing, and PCA, OPLS-DA, and independent sample t-test were used to elucidating the compositional changes associated with the effects of salt processing on hepatotoxicity and anti-osteoporosis activity. ResultsUnder specific conditions, PF induced notable hepatotoxicity in zebrafish while simultaneously demonstrating protective effect against prednisolone-induced osteoporosis. In comparison to PF, SPF showed alleviated hepatotoxicity while retaining significant anti-osteoporosis activity. UPLC-Q-TOF-MS analysis revealed that after salt processing, the overall chemical composition of PF showed a downward trend, with 69 components showing a decrease in content, represented by psoralen, and 13 components showing an increase, represented by 4′-O-methyl psoralen B. Further multivariate statistical analysis revealed 11 key differential components before and after salt processing of PF, including psoralen and bakuchiol. ConclusionSalt processing effectively diminishes hepatotoxicity without impairing therapeutic efficacy against osteoporosis of PF, which may be related to the compositional changes before and after salt processing of PF and provides key evidence to reveal the scientific significance of salt processing of PF.
2.Construction and practice of the theory of “turbid toxin pathogenesis” and related prevention and treatment strategies for hepatic encephalopathy in traditional Chinese medicine/Zhuang medicine
Zhipeng WU ; Yuqin ZHANG ; Chun YAO ; Minggang WANG ; Na WANG ; Mengru PENG ; Ningfang MO ; Yaqing ZHENG ; Rongzhen ZHANG ; Dewen MAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(2):370-374
Hepatic encephalopathy is a difficult and critical disease with rapid progression and limited treatment methods in the field of liver disease, and it is urgently needed to make breakthroughs in its pathogenesis. Selection of appropriate prevention and treatment strategies is of great importance in delaying disease progression and reducing the incidence and mortality rates. This article reviews the theory of “turbid toxin pathogenesis” and related prevention and treatment strategies for hepatic encephalopathy in traditional Chinese medicine/Zhuang medicine, proposes a new theory of “turbid toxin pathogenesis”, analyzes the scientific connotations of “turbid”, “toxin”, and the theory of “turbid toxin pathogenesis”, and constructs the “four-step” prevention and treatment strategies for hepatic encephalopathy, thereby establishing the new clinical prevention and treatment regimen for hepatic encephalopathy represented by “four prescriptions and two techniques” and clarifying the effect mechanism and biological basis of core prescriptions and techniques in the prevention and treatment of hepatic encephalopathy, in order to provide a reference for the prevention and treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.
3.Optimization of Ovarian Tissue Vitrification Using Hydrogel Encapsulation and Magnetic Induction Nanowarming
Yu-Kun CAO ; Na YE ; Zheng LI ; Xin-Li ZHOU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(2):464-477
ObjectiveFor prepubertal and urgently treated malignant tumor patients, ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation represent more appropriate fertility preservation methods. Current clinical practices often involve freezing ovarian tissue with high concentrations of cryoprotectants (CPAs) and thawing with water baths. These processes lead to varying degrees of toxicity and devitrification damage to ovarian tissue. Therefore, this paper proposes optimized methods for vitrification of ovarian tissues based on sodium alginate hydrogel encapsulation and magnetic induction nanowarming technology. MethodsFirstly, the study investigated the effects of sodium alginate concentration, the sequence of hydrogel encapsulation and CPAs loading on vitrification efficiency of encapsulated ovarian tissue. Additionally, the capability of sodium alginate hydrogel encapsulation to reduce the required concentration of CPAs was validated. Secondly, a platform combining water bath and magnetic induction nanowarming was established to rewarm ovarian tissue under various concentrations of magnetic nanoparticles and magnetic field strengths. The post-warming follicle survival rate, antioxidant capacity, and ovarian tissue integrity were evaluated to assess the efficacy of the method. ResultsThe study found that ovarian tissue encapsulated with 2% sodium alginate hydrogel exhibited the highest follicle survival rate after vitrification. The method of loading CPAs prior to encapsulation proved more suitable for ovarian tissue cryopreservation, effectively reducing the required concentration of CPAs by 50%. A combination of 8 g/L Fe3O4 nanoparticles and an alternating magnetic field of 300 Gs showed optimal warming effectiveness for ovarian tissue. Combining water bath rewarming with magnetic induction nanowarming yielded the highest follicle survival rate, enhanced antioxidant capacity, and preserved tissue morphology. ConclusionSodium alginate hydrogel encapsulation of ovarian tissue reduces the concentration of CPAs required during the freezing process. The combination of magnetic induction nanowarming with water bath provides an efficient method ovarian tissue rewarming. This study offers novel approaches to optimize ovarian tissues vitrification.
4.Structure, content and data standardization of rehabilitation medical records
Yaru YANG ; Zhuoying QIU ; Di CHEN ; Zhongyan WANG ; Meng ZHANG ; Shiyong WU ; Yaoguang ZHANG ; Xiaoxie LIU ; Yanyan YANG ; Bin ZENG ; Mouwang ZHOU ; Yuxiao XIE ; Guangxu XU ; Jiejiao ZHENG ; Mingsheng ZHANG ; Xiangming YE ; Jian YANG ; Na AN ; Yuanjun DONG ; Xiaojia XIN ; Xiangxia REN ; Ye LIU ; Yifan TIAN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(1):21-32
ObjectiveTo elucidate the critical role of rehabilitation medical records (including electronic records) in rehabilitation medicine's clinical practice and management, comprehensively analyzed the structure, core content and data standards of rehabilitation medical records, to develop a standardized medical record data architecture and core dataset suitable for rehabilitation medicine and to explore the application of rehabilitation data in performance evaluation and payment. MethodsBased on the regulatory documents Basic Specifications for Medical Record Writing and Basic Specifications for Electronic Medical Records (Trial) issued by National Health Commission of China, and referencing the World Health Organization (WHO) Family of International Classifications (WHO-FICs) classifications, International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10/ICD-11), International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), and International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI Beta-3), this study constructed the data architecture, core content and data standards for rehabilitation medical records. Furthermore, it explored the application of rehabilitation record summary sheets (home page) data in rehabilitation medical statistics and payment methods, including Diagnosis-related Groups (DRG), Diagnosis-Intervention Packet (DIP) and Case Mix Index. ResultsThis study proposed a systematic standard framework for rehabilitation medical records, covering key components such as patient demographics, rehabilitation diagnosis, functional assessment, rehabilitation treatment prescriptions, progress evaluations and discharge summaries. The research analyzed the systematic application methods and data standards of ICD-10/ICD-11, ICF and ICHI Beta-3 in the fields of medical record terminology, coding and assessment. Constructing a standardized data structure and data standards for rehabilitation medical records can significantly improve the quality of data reporting based on the medical record summary sheet, thereby enhancing the quality control of rehabilitation services, effectively supporting the optimization of rehabilitation medical insurance payment mechanisms, and contributing to the establishment of rehabilitation medical performance evaluation and payment based on DRG and DIP. ConclusionStructured rehabilitation records and data standardization are crucial tools for quality control in rehabilitation. Systematically applying the three reference classifications of the WHO-FICs, and aligning with national medical record and electronic health record specifications, facilitate the development of a standardized rehabilitation record architecture and core dataset. Standardizing rehabilitation care pathways based on the ICF methodology, and developing ICF- and ICD-11-based rehabilitation assessment tools, auxiliary diagnostic and therapeutic systems, and supporting terminology and coding systems, can effectively enhance the quality of rehabilitation records and enable interoperability and sharing of rehabilitation data with other medical data, ultimately improving the quality and safety of rehabilitation services.
5.Analysis of the Current Situation of Multi-Hospital Construction in Foreign Countries and Its Enlightenment to the Construction of"One Hospital with Multiple Campuses"in China
Zewen XU ; Ruxu GE ; Ya ZHANG ; Haiyan LI ; Na ZHAO ; Yanli ZHANG ; Qi JING ; Wengui ZHENG
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(8):24-29
Objective To explore the current situation and experience of the development of multi-hospital areas in foreign medical institutions,and to analyze its enlightenment to the construction of"one hospital with multiple campuses"in public hospitals in China.Methods Through the combing of relevant literature,it systematically analyzes the development status of multi-hospital construction of medical institutions in typical countries such as the United States,the United Kingdom,and Germany,summarizes the relevant experience of different countries,and analyzes the current situation of the construction of"one hospital with multiple campuses"in China's public hospitals.Results At present,the orderly development of multiple hospitals of foreign medical institutions mainly depends on the homogenization of medical care,the scientific management of human resources and the improvement of information construction.China can learn from its experience and technical means to build a development pattern of"one hospital with multiple campuses"suitable for China's national conditions.Conclusion In the future,the construction of"one hospital with multiple campuses"in China's public hospitals should focus on"rationalization of human resource allocation,homogenization of medical service quality,and intelligent information system construction",improve"human resource allocation",establish and improve"information sharing mechanism",differentiate the layout of"hospital functions",and strengthen"quality supervision and patient feedback",aiming to improve the construction effect of"one hospital with multiple campuses"in China's public hospitals.
6.Effect of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to total cholesterol ratio on no-reflow in elderly patients after interventional treatment
Na WANG ; Hao WANG ; Fan ZHANG ; Guangyuan GUO ; Liangfei FENG ; Zheng REN ; Guanglei LI
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2025;27(7):863-866
Objective To explore the effect of the ratio of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)/total cholesterol(TC)on no-reflow after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome(ACS)complicated with diabetes mellitus(DM).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 206 elderly ACS patients complicated with DM undergoing PCI in our hospital from January 2018 to August 2024.The HDL-C and TC levels were detected by cholesterol oxidase test,and the HDL-C/TC ratio was calculated.Coronary angi-ography(CAG)was applied to evaluate no-reflow phenomenon after PCI,and according to the re-sults,the patients were divided into a non-reflow group(41 cases)and a normal reflow group(165 cases).ROC curve was plotted to evaluate the predictive performance of HDL-C/TC ratio for no-reflow after PCI in patients with ACS complicated DM.Results The no-reflow group had signifi-cantly higher TC and glycated hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c)levels and more balloon dilatations,but lower HDL-C level and HDL-C/TC ratio than the normal flow group(P<0.01).Multivariate lo-gistic regression analysis showed that HbA1c(OR=3.196,95%CI:1.619-6.310,P=0.001),number of balloon dilatations(OR=3.504,95%CI:1.807-6.797,P=0.000),and HDL-C/TC ra-tio(OR=3.927,95%CI:2.0 73-7.441,P=0.000)were influencing factors of no-reflow after PCI in patients with ACS and DM.The AUC value of HDLC,TC,and HDL-C/TC ratio in predicting no-reflow after PCI was 0.842,0.726,and 0.922,respectively.Conclusion HDL-C/TC ratio is an influencing factor for no-reflow in patients with ACS and DM after PCI.The ratio at a cut-off val-ue of ≤0.21 has a certain predictive value for no-reflow after PCI in these elderly patients.
7.Experimental Study on the Mechanism of Ginsenoside Rg3 Improving Glomerular Endothelial Injury in Diabetic Nephropathy Mice Through RhoA/ROCK/NLRP3 Pathway
Meiyan LIU ; Na LI ; Shujie ZHAO ; Qianqian ZHENG ; Yuntao HUO
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(2):123-128
Objective To investigate whether ginsenoside Rg3 can ameliorate glomerular endothelial injury in diabetic nephropathy(DN)mice through Ras homologous gene family member A(Rho A)/Rho-associated coiled-coil forming protein kinase,(ROCK1)/NLR family pyrin domain protein 3(NLRP3)pathway.Methods Forty mice were randomly divided into 4 groups:control group,DN group,ginsenoside(ginsenoside Rg3)group and RhoA/ROCK pathway inhibition(FD)group,with 10 mice in each group.Fasting blood glucose(FBG)was measured by glucose meter.The levels of urinary protein,urea nitrogen(BUN)and serum creatinine(SCr)were detected by ELISA.PAS staining was used to detect glomerular morphology and structure and to evaluate glomerular injury index(GDI).The expression of platelet-endothelial cell adhesion molecule(PECAM-1 or CD31),von Willefibrilia factor(vWF),RhoA,ROCK and NLRP3 protein related to pyrodeath were detected by immunofluorescence staining.Western blotting detected the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1(ICAM-1),vascular cell adhesion molecule-1(VCAM-1),the inflammatory factor interleukin-1β(IL-1β)and IL-18 protein in the glomerulus.Results Compared with the control group,the levels of FPG,urinary protein,BUN and SCr in DN group were increased,and the differences were statistically significant(t=17.59~43.81,all P<0.05).The glomerular structure was significantly damaged and GDI was increased(t=20.73,P<0.05).The expressions of CD31,RhoA,ROCK and NLRP3 in glomeruli were increased,while the expression of vWF was decreased.The expressions of ICAM-1,VCAM-1,IL-1β and IL-18 in renal tissues were increased,and the differences were statistically significant(t=27.95~40.10,all P<0.05).Compared with the DN group,the levels of FPG,urinary protein,BUN and SCr in ginsenoside group were decreased,and the differences were statistically significant(t=14.87~20.33,all P<0.05).The damage of glomerular structure was improved and GDI was decreased(t=19.80,P<0.05),the expression of CD31,RhoA,ROCK and NLRP3 in glomerular was decreased,and the expression of vWF was increased.The expressions of ICAM-1,VCAM-1,IL-1β and IL-18 in renal tissues of FD group were decreased,and the differences were statistically significant(t=12.62~39.68,all P<0.05).Conclusion Ginsenosides Rg3 can improve the level of glomerular endothelial injury and pyroptosis in DN mice by down-regulating RhoA/ROCK/NLRP3 pathway.
8.Construction of Colchicine Molecularly Imprinted Polymer and Its Application in Blood Sample Analysis
Ying ZHANG ; Yuan-Yuan JIANG ; Zheng SUN ; Kai-Han WU ; Juan-Na WEI ; Hui XU
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2025;53(10):1741-1750
Molecularly imprinted polymers(MIPs)of colchicine(COL)were prepared by precipitation polymerization with COL as template,methacrylic acid(MAA)as monomer,ethylene glycol dimethacrylate(EGDMA)as crosslinking agent,azobisisobutyronitrile(AIBN)as initiator and chloroform as porogen.The basic structure of the prepared MIPs was characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and Fourier transform infrared(FT-IR)spectrometry,and the adsorption properties of MIPs were evaluated by kinetic adsorption,isothermal adsorption and selective adsorption experiments.The results indicated that the prepared MIPs had uniform particles size,with a maximum adsorption capacity of 62.61 mg/g for COL and an imprinting factor of 3.74,and was suitable for sample pretreatment in determination of COL blood concentration,enabling the enrichment and separation of trace or even ultra-trace target components,thereby improving analytical capabilities.
9.Symptom clusters in patients with chronic heart failure:A scoping review
Jiemei ZHENG ; Xiaoqin QIU ; Jisi WEI ; Xinyu QIU ; Na LIU ; Sifan CHEN
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(10):25-28
Objective A scoping review of studies on symptom clusters in patients with chronic heart failure(CHF)was conducted to provide reference for the treatment and management of CHF.Methods According to reporting framework of scoping review put forward by Arksey,the related literatures of Cochrane Library,CINAHL,Web of Science,PubMed,Embase,Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform,SinoMed,CNKI and VIP from January 2014 to July 2024 were searched,and the contents of the literatures were screened,extracted and analyzed.Results Ten articles were included,involving many symptom clusters,mainly including mood,ischemia,congestion,digestive tract and fatigue.Symptom group assessment tool mainly adopted Chinese version of Memorial symptom assessment scale-heart failure.Conclusion There are various types of symptom clusters in CHF patients,and they show dynamic changes in each disease stage.It is still necessary to strengthen the research on the evaluation tools,occurrence principles and standardized naming of symptom clusters.Medical staff can give first-class care to the main symptom clusters in each period,formulate personalized nursing intervention measures in advance,and improve the efficiency of symptom management in clinical nursing.
10.Effect of Mori Folium-Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism and Mechanism in Mouse Model of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Congyi LIU ; Ning WANG ; Jingjing XU ; Tingting WANG ; Na ZHENG ; Zimeng HUANG ; Lingling QIN ; Lili WU ; Tonghua LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):20-28
ObjectiveTo study the effect of the herb pair Mori Folium-Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (HMG) on glucose and lipid metabolism in the mouse model of type 2 diabetes mellitus and decipher the possible treatment mechanism. MethodsThe db/db mice were chosen as the mouse model of type 2 diabetes mellitus and then treated with HMG at low and high doses (1.56, 3.12 g∙kg-1, respectively) or metformin (0.26 g∙kg-1) by gavage for 6 weeks. The normal group and the model group were treated with double distilled water at the same time according to body weight. The 8-h fasting blood glucose and body weight were measured once a week. The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was conducted at the 6th week of dosing. The mice were sacrificed after the end of dosing. Serum levels of lipids [total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL)], liver function indicators [aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT)], non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), glycosylated serum protein (GSP), serum glucose (GLU), fasting insulin (FINS), and renal function indicators [creatinine (Crea) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)] were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The protein levels of peroxidase proliferator-activating receptor gamma (PPARγ), acetyl coenzyme A carboxylase (ACC), and sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1 (SREBP-1) were determined by Western blot. The pathological changes in the liver and pancreas were examined. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group presented increased body weight, elevated levels of blood glucose, TG, TC, AST, ALT, GLU, NEFA, GSP, and HDL-C, up-regulated protein levels of ACC and SREBP-1, and down-regulated protein level of PPARγ (P<0.01). Meanwhile, the model group presented a large amount of lipid droplets and steatosis in the liver, as well as karyopyknosis and lymphocyte infiltration in the pancreas. Compared with the model group, the high- and low-dose HMG groups showed decreased body weight, declined levels of blood glucose, TG, TC, AST, ALT, GLU, NEFA, and GSP, and elevate level of HDL-C (P<0.05, P<0.01). Moreover, the two groups showcased reduced lipid droplets and steatosis in the liver, as well as enlarged islets with clear boundaries and alleviated lymphocyte infiltration and karyopyknosis. Western blot results showed that the high-dose herb pair group demonstrated down-regulated protein levels of ACC and SREBP-1 and up-regulated protein level of PPARγ (P<0.01). ConclusionThe HMG can effectively improve the glucose and lipid metabolism in db/db mice by regulating the expression of PPARγ, SREBP-1, and ACC.

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