1.Tanyu Tongzhi Youhua Prescription Regulates cGAS/STING Signaling Pathway to Inhibit Inflammation and Ameliorate No-reflow Phenomenon in Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury
Sijia WU ; Yingying LI ; Haonan WU ; Xiang LI ; Lingfeng ZHOU ; Huamin ZHANG ; Danli TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):99-107
ObjectiveThis paper aims to investigate the protective effects of the Tanyu Tongzhi Youhua prescription(TYTZP) against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats via regulation of the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)/stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signaling pathway. MethodsFifty-six 8-week-old male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into sham group, model group, ticagrelor group (32.4 mg·kg-1), RU320521 (RU.521cGAS inhibitors) group (5 mL·kg-1), groups of TYTZP with low dose (3.6 g·kg-1), medium dose (7.2 g·kg-1), and high dose (14.4 g·kg-1), with eight rats per group. The ticagrelor group and groups of TYTZP with different doses received pre-treatment for seven days according to their respective protocols. The RU.521 group received an intraperitoneal injection one hour before modeling. A rat model of the no-reflow phenomenon in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury was established by ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery in situ. Myocardial no-reflow area was determined by thioflavin staining. Histopathological morphology of myocardial tissue was observed via hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. Cardiac function was detected by echocardiography. Myocardial microcirculation function change was observed by using real-time myocardial contrast echocardiography. The myocardial enzyme levels in the serum were measured by serum biochemical analysis. The double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) levels were detected by using PicoGreen. The protein expression of cGAS, STING, and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) p65 in myocardial tissue was detected by Western blot. The levels of cardiac troponin Ⅰ (cTNⅠ), cardiac troponin T (cTNT), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the peripheral blood were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). ResultsCompared with the sham group, the model group showed a significantly increased myocardial no-reflow area (P<0.01). Myocardial fiber rupture and disarray and inflammatory cell infiltration were observed by HE staining. The ultrasound results indicated that left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) (P<0.01) were significantly decreased. Real-time myocardial contrast echocardiography showed that the peak time of myocardial blood perfusion was significantly prolonged (P<0.01), and the levels of creatine kinase (CK), creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-MB), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), cTNⅠ, cTNT, and dsDNA were significantly elevated (P<0.01). Western blot results showed that the myocardial protein expressions of cGAS, STING, and NF-κB p65 were upregulated (P<0.01). ELISA results showed that the inflammatory factors in the serum such as IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α were increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the group of the TYTZP significantly reduced the levels of myocardial enzyme, troponins, and dsDNA (P<0.01, P<0.05), improved cardiac function and myocardial microcirculation, alleviated histopathological morphology and inflammatory infiltration, inhibited activation of the cGAS/STING pathway, reduced the expression of NF-κB p65 (P<0.01, P<0.05), and inhibited inflammatory response. ConclusionThe TYTZP mitigates the no-reflow phenomenon in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury, and its mechanism is associated with inhibiting the activation of the cGAS/STING pathway and attenuating inflammatory responses.
2.Tanyu Tongzhi Youhua Prescription Regulates cGAS/STING Signaling Pathway to Inhibit Inflammation and Ameliorate No-reflow Phenomenon in Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury
Sijia WU ; Yingying LI ; Haonan WU ; Xiang LI ; Lingfeng ZHOU ; Huamin ZHANG ; Danli TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):99-107
ObjectiveThis paper aims to investigate the protective effects of the Tanyu Tongzhi Youhua prescription(TYTZP) against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats via regulation of the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)/stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signaling pathway. MethodsFifty-six 8-week-old male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into sham group, model group, ticagrelor group (32.4 mg·kg-1), RU320521 (RU.521cGAS inhibitors) group (5 mL·kg-1), groups of TYTZP with low dose (3.6 g·kg-1), medium dose (7.2 g·kg-1), and high dose (14.4 g·kg-1), with eight rats per group. The ticagrelor group and groups of TYTZP with different doses received pre-treatment for seven days according to their respective protocols. The RU.521 group received an intraperitoneal injection one hour before modeling. A rat model of the no-reflow phenomenon in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury was established by ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery in situ. Myocardial no-reflow area was determined by thioflavin staining. Histopathological morphology of myocardial tissue was observed via hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. Cardiac function was detected by echocardiography. Myocardial microcirculation function change was observed by using real-time myocardial contrast echocardiography. The myocardial enzyme levels in the serum were measured by serum biochemical analysis. The double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) levels were detected by using PicoGreen. The protein expression of cGAS, STING, and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) p65 in myocardial tissue was detected by Western blot. The levels of cardiac troponin Ⅰ (cTNⅠ), cardiac troponin T (cTNT), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the peripheral blood were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). ResultsCompared with the sham group, the model group showed a significantly increased myocardial no-reflow area (P<0.01). Myocardial fiber rupture and disarray and inflammatory cell infiltration were observed by HE staining. The ultrasound results indicated that left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) (P<0.01) were significantly decreased. Real-time myocardial contrast echocardiography showed that the peak time of myocardial blood perfusion was significantly prolonged (P<0.01), and the levels of creatine kinase (CK), creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-MB), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), cTNⅠ, cTNT, and dsDNA were significantly elevated (P<0.01). Western blot results showed that the myocardial protein expressions of cGAS, STING, and NF-κB p65 were upregulated (P<0.01). ELISA results showed that the inflammatory factors in the serum such as IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α were increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the group of the TYTZP significantly reduced the levels of myocardial enzyme, troponins, and dsDNA (P<0.01, P<0.05), improved cardiac function and myocardial microcirculation, alleviated histopathological morphology and inflammatory infiltration, inhibited activation of the cGAS/STING pathway, reduced the expression of NF-κB p65 (P<0.01, P<0.05), and inhibited inflammatory response. ConclusionThe TYTZP mitigates the no-reflow phenomenon in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury, and its mechanism is associated with inhibiting the activation of the cGAS/STING pathway and attenuating inflammatory responses.
3.Research progress on the relationship between sarcopenia and cardiovascular metabolic diseases in elderly population
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(2):141-144
Sarcopenia is a syndrome with clinical manifestations of gradual decline in muscle mass and function. It mostly occurs in the elderly population, which can lead to weight loss and muscle strength weakening, resulting in difficulties in daily activities and seriously affecting the quality of life of patients. In recent years, the relationship between sarcopenia and cardiovascular metabolic diseases has received extensive attention. Studies have shown that sarcopenia is closely related to cardiovascular metabolic diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease and diabetes mellitus, and interacts with each other through insulin resistance, endothelial dysfunction, inflammation and other mechanisms. This paper reviews the research progress on sarcopenia and cardiovascular metabolic diseases in the elderly in recent years, focusing on the relationship between sarcopenia and cardiovascular metabolic diseases, aiming to provide new ideas for clinical prevention and treatment of sarcopenia.
4.Application of Insect and Vine Medicinal Pairs in the Treatment of Postoperative Recurrence and Metastasis of Bladder Cancer:from the Perspective of Blood Collaterals Theory
Canlin WANG ; Sijia LIU ; Xin CHEN ; Jianxin LU ; Yaqiang ZHANG ; Shuqi SONG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(10):1120-1124
Based on the theory of blood collateral, postoperative recurrence and metastasis of bladder cancer are considered to arise primarily from the binding of stasis and toxin, which accumulate and hide within the blood collaterals. Accordingly, treatment should focus on clearing and resolving the deeply concealed stasis toxin retained in the blood collaterals. The paired use of insect and vine medicinals may exert synergistic effects by simultaneously searching out and eliminating pathogenic factors, guiding the action of herbs to the channels, and unblocking the collaterals. Drawing on clinical practice, the stasis-toxin pathogenesis of postoperative recurrence and metastasis of bladder cancer can be divided into four stages including stagnation and astringent of collateral qi, formation of fixed stasis nests, transformation of persistent stasis into toxin, and deficiency of healthy qi with lingering toxin. Accordingly, four herb pairs are proposed for each stage based on conventional treatment, which are Dilong (Pheretima)-Daxueteng (Caulis Sargentodoxae), Shuizhi (Hirudo)-Jixueteng (Caulis Spatholobi), Wugong (Scolopendra)-Luoshiteng (Caulis Trachelospermi), and Quanxie (Scorpio)-Qianjinteng (stephania). Their potential modern pharmacological mechanisms are further discussed.
5.Mechanism of Yantiao Prescription in Treating Lipopolysaccharide-induced Acute Lung Injury Based on Arachidonic Acid Metabolic Pathways
Pengcheng LI ; Tianyang CHEN ; Rong FANG ; Anna ZHANG ; Sijia WU ; Wei LIU ; Qian WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(2):101-110
ObjectiveTo clarify the anti-inflammatory and lung-protective effects of Yantiao prescription on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury (ALI), and to explore the impact of Yantiao prescription on the metabolic pathways of arachidonic acid (AA) in vivo. MethodsThirty male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into the following groups based on body weight: normal group, model group, dexamethasone group (2 mg·kg-1), low-dose Yantiao prescription group (18 g·kg-1), and high-dose Yantiao prescription group (36 g·kg-1), with 6 mice in each group. The ALI mouse model was established by intraperitoneal injection of LPS. The treatment groups received oral gavage once a day for 7 consecutive days, and serum and lung tissue were collected at the end of the experiment. The content of pro-inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in serum was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to assess lung tissue pathology. The wet/dry weight ratio (W/D) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity in lung tissue were measured. The content of AA metabolites in serum and lung tissue was measured by liquid chromatography triple quadrupole-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). ResultsCompared with the conditions in the normal group, the content of serum pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in the model group was significantly increased (P<0.01). The alveolar structure in mice was severely damaged, with markedly thickened alveolar walls and extensive inflammatory cell infiltration. The W/D ratio and MPO activity in lung tissue were significantly increased (P<0.01). The content of AA metabolites, including prostaglandin D2 (PGD2), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), 11(S)-hydroxy-eicosatetraenoic acid [11(S)-HETE], and 5-hydroxy-eicosatetraenoic acid (5-HETE) in serum and lung tissue was significantly increased (P<0.05), while the content of 11,12-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (11,12-EET) and 14,15-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (14,15-EET) in serum was significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the results in the model group, the content of serum pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in the dexamethasone group, low-dose Yantiao prescription group, and high-dose Yantiao prescription group was significantly reduced (P<0.05). Mild thickening of alveolar walls, scattered inflammatory cell infiltration, and relatively intact tissue structure with improved alveolar architecture were observed. The W/D ratio and MPO activity in lung tissue were significantly reduced (P<0.01). The content of AA metabolites PGD2, PGE2, 11(S)-HETE, and 5-HETE in serum from the dexamethasone group was significantly decreased (P<0.05), while the content of 14,15-EET in serum significantly increased (P<0.01), and the content of 5-HETE in lung tissue significantly decreased (P<0.01). In the low-dose and high-dose Yantiao prescription groups, the content of AA metabolites PGD2, PGE2, 11(S)-HETE, and 5-HETE in serum and lung tissue was significantly decreased (P<0.05), while the content of 11,12-EET in both serum and lung tissue was significantly increased (P<0.05). ConclusionYantiao prescription has significant protective effects against LPS-induced ALI, which are related to its regulation of AA metabolic pathways in vivo.
6.Analysis of the Application Effect of 3D Technology Combined with Smartphone in Neuroendoscopy PBL
Yang LI ; Sijia ZHANG ; Chuanlu JIANG ; Haicheng YANG ; Jinquan CAI ; Xiangqi MENG ; Xuesong HU ; Jiawei DONG
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(2):87-89
Objective To investigate the effect of 3D technology combined with smartphones in problem-based learning(PBL)for neuroendoscopy.Methods 82 trainees who were enrolled from January 2021 to January 2023 were selected as the research subjects.A randomized controlled trial was conducted,and the subjects were divided into a control group and an experimental group.PBL and 3D technology combined with smartphone-assisted PBL were implemented respectively for two groups of students.The data were analyzed using t-test.Teaching satisfac-tion is evaluated by 2 test.Results The results of the in-operation examination and theoretical examination of the ex-perimental group students were found to be higher than those of the control group students(t=8.630,6.087,P<0.001),the satisfaction scores of students and teachers showing that the satisfaction of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group(x2=4.213,6.301,7.026,P<0.01).Conclusion In the PBL of neuroendosco-py,the use of 3D technology combined with smart phones as an auxiliary teaching system can effectively improve students'sense of participation,reduce the difficulty of skull base anatomy learning,and improve students'theo-retical and surgical assessment scores and teaching satisfaction.
7.Research on Optimization Path of Neurosurgery Clinical Teaching Management Mode Integrating Artificial Intelligence and PBL Teaching Method
Yang LI ; Sijia ZHANG ; Lihan ZHANG ; Haicheng YANG ; Jinquan CAI ; Xiangqi MENG ; Chuanlu JIANG
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(8):70-72,76
Objective In the clinical teaching of neurosurgery,the traditional Problem-Based Learning(PBL)teaching model faces systematic challenges such as the disconnection between the training cycle of specialized talents and technological iteration,the limitation of practical opportunities due to hospital infections,and the inefficient allocation of teaching resources.It provides a new path for teaching reform based on the deep integration of Artificial Intelligence and PBL,but it still needs to address issues such as differences in intern participation,insufficient technical adaptability of instructors,and fragmented resource allocation.Based on these problems,a collaborative mechanism of"technology development-talent cultivation"and a multi-dimensional optimization path of"intern participation-instructor training-hospital resource input"are proposed.On this basis,through collaborative strategies such as strengthening the incentive mechanism for autonomous learning,establishing a standardized instructor training system,and building a dynamic resource allocation platform,the management of neurosurgery clinical teaching is promoted towards intelligence,personalization,and systematization.
8.Chinese experts consensus on treatment-resistant schizophrenia(2025)
Xiangyi MA ; Xiu ZHANG ; Jingxin XUE ; Qing KANG ; Xiangyun LONG ; Peiyuan TANG ; Sijia WEI ; Jiaqi LIU ; Shenglin SHE ; Yingjun ZHENG ; Dengtang LIU
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(4):193-210
Schizophrenia is a chronic and debilitating mental disorder.Around 20%to 40%of patients do not respond well to normal antipsychotic medication,and are ultimately diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia(TRS),representing the most severe and challenging form of schizophrenia.Currently,clozapine is the standard treatment for TRS.Early identification and standardized treatment can be beneficial to patients with TRS by controlling acute-phase symptoms as soon as possible,reducing suicidal rate and improving their quality of life.Under the guidance of the Steering Committee,this consensus was formed after multiple discussions by 30 psychiatric experts and anonymous Delphi surveys including 17 consensus opinions on treatment-resistant schizophrenia,which cover risk factors and prevention,diagnosis and evaluation,standardized clozapine treatment and management of adverse reactions,treatment regimens for clozapine resistance and intolerance,and psychosocial intervention,etc.The consensus-making process also incorporated evidence-based medicine to help standardize and guide diagnosis and treatment for adults with TRS in China.
9.Effect of Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training on lower limb motor function in children with hemiplegia
Tiantian ZHOU ; Tong ZHANG ; Qi ZHANG ; Yanhua LIANG ; Yanqing ZHANG ; Qing YUE ; Sijia LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(6):711-720
Objective To explore the effect of Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training on lower limb motor function in children with hemiplegia.Methods From October,2023 to January,2025,a total of 52 children with hemiplegia admitted to Beijing Bo'ai Hospital were randomly divided into control group(n=26)and observation group(n=26).Both groups received conven-tional rehabilitation therapy,while the observation group additionally received Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training,for four weeks.Before and after intervention,the self-selected walking speed(SWS)and maximum walking speed(MWS)of 10-meter Walk Test,6-minute walking distance(6MWD),Physiological Cost Index(PCI),as well as gait line length asymmetry ratio,single support line asymmetry ratio,stance phase asymmetry ratio and step length ratio were compared.Results After intervention,SWS,MWS and 6MWD improved in both groups(|Z|>2.910,P<0.01),and were better in the the observation group than in the control group(|Z|>2.069,P<0.05);PCI significantly decreased in both groups(|Z|>4.458,P<0.001),and was lower in the observation group than in the control group(Z=-2.435,P<0.05);the gait line length asymmetry ratio,single support line asymmetry ratio and stance phase asymmetry ratio improved in both groups(Z=3.398,|t|>2.211,P<0.05),and were better in the observation group than in the control group(Z=2.802,|t|>2.107,P<0.05).Conclusion Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training can effectively improve walking speed and endurance in children with hemiplegia,reduce energy expenditure,enhance walking efficiency,and promote gait symmetry,thereby fa-cilitating symmetrical gait patterns.
10.Supine bicycle exercise stress echocardiographic assessment of the right heart-pulmonary circulation unit after high-altitude exposure in healthy adults
Yun XU ; Yi WANG ; Qingfeng ZHANG ; Kai WANG ; Sijia WANG ; Lixue YIN ; Yong JING
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(1):33-38
Objective:To observe the adaptive changes in the cardiovascular system after travelling to high altitude in healthy people using supine bicycle exercise stress echocardiography(SE),and to reveal the changes in right heart function,pulmonary vascular reserve and right ventricular systolic reserve in healthy people after acute high altitude exposure.Methods:Thirty-six healthy adults were prospectively collected to undergo SE at low altitude(500 m)and high altitude(3 600 m). Offline analysis was conducted to acquire resting and peak exercise ultrasound parameters at high and low altitudes:tricuspid regurgitant velocity(TRV),tricuspid annular peak systolic velocity(TV-s′),right ventricular end-diastolic area(RVEDA),right ventricular end-systolic area(RVESA),right ventricular fractional area change(RVFAC),right ventricular basal transverse dimension(RVD1),right ventricular mid-ventricular transverse dimension(RVD2),right ventricular longitudinal dimension(RVD3),right ventricular free wall longitudinal strain(RVFWS),right ventricular global longitudinal strain(RVGLS),left ventricular cardiac output(CO),pulmonary artery systolic pressure(PASP),mean pulmonary artery pressure(mPAP),pulmonary resistance(PVR)and the ratio of tricuspid annular systolic displacement(TAPSE)to PASP(TAPSE/PASP). The pulmonary vascular reserve and right ventricular systolic reserve indices including pulmonary vascular reserve and right ventricular systolic reserve indices(mPAP/CO slope,change in tricuspid annular systolic displacement(ΔTAPSE),change in fractional area change(ΔRVFAC),change in overall long-axis strain of the right ventricle(ΔRVGLS),and change in peak velocity of the lateral wall of the tricuspid annulus(ΔTV-s′)were calculated. The differences of these parameters betweet high and low altitudes were compared.Results:During the resting period,the values of TRV,PASP,mPAP,PVR,RVD2,and RVD3 were higher at high altitude than at low altitude(all P<0.05). TAPSE/PASP,RVFAC,RVGLS,and RVFWS were lower at high altitude than at low altitude(all P<0.05). During the peak exercise period,TRV,PASP,mPAP,PVR,RVAD,RVAS,RVD2,and RVD3 were all higher at high altitude than at low altitude(all P<0.05),and RVFAC at high altitude was lower than at low altitude( P<0.05). Right ventricular systolic reserve and pulmonary vascular reserve:mPAP/CO slope at high altitude was higher than at low altitude,ΔTV-s′ and RVFAC were lower than at low altitude(all P<0.05),there were no significant differences in ΔTAPSE and ΔRVGLS between the two altitudes(all P>0.05). Conclusions:Acute high altitude exposure causes adaptive dilatation of the right ventricle accompanied by a reduction in pulmonary vascular reserve and right ventricular contractile reserve function.


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