1.Pathogenesis and treatment of breast cancer from the perspective of"blood cold accumulation at the uterine ostium"
Yiming ZHANG ; Fen LIU ; Shan GE ; Zijian WANG ; Jing ZHAO ; Luning LI ; Shulong JIANG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(5):711-716
Breast cancer remains a substantial threat to women's health and is one of the most prevalent malignant tumors in women.Because breast cancer onset is closely associated with female physiological characteristics,this article proposes that breast cancer be classified as a"women's miscellaneous diseases"and that its treatment be explored from this perspective.Drawing from Chapter 8 on Golden Chamber of Prescriptions for Miscellaneous Diseases in Women of Synopsis of Golden Chamber,the initial pathogenesis of breast cancer is associated with"emotional stress,improper lifestyle,deficiency,cold,and stagnation."The fundamental mechanism behind its formation is"blood cold accumulation and hardened masses."Specifically,emotional imbalance and improper lifestyle habits contribute to the combined invasion of the uterus by"deficiency,""accumulated cold,"and"stagnant qi."Over time,"cold-blood stasis accumulates at the uterine ostium,"and the cold and the stasis ascends from the uterus along the thoroughfare and conception vessels,obstructing the breast collaterals.This combination of yang qi stagnation and yin cold congealment,ultimately leads to the development of breast cancer.The treatment principle should focus on"activating yang and dispersing cold."A therapeutic approach centered on Wenjing Decoction combined with Xiaoyao Powder can be adapted based on the stage and type of breast cancer while also considering the dynamic interplay between pathogenic factors and healthy qi,along with shifts in deficiency and excess patterns of disease.By adhering to the principles of consistency and flexibility and integrating disease and syndrome differentiation,the goal is to develop precise and personalized treatment strategies to improve clinical outcomes.
2.RXRα modulates hepatic stellate cell activation and liver fibrosis by targeting CaMKKβ-AMPKα axis.
Lijun CAI ; Meimei YIN ; Shuangzhou PENG ; Fen LIN ; Liangliang LAI ; Xindao ZHANG ; Lei XIE ; Chuanying WANG ; Huiying ZHOU ; Yunfeng ZHAN ; Gulimiran ALITONGBIEKE ; Baohuan LIAN ; Zhibin SU ; Tenghui LIU ; Yuqi ZHOU ; Zongxi LI ; Xiaohui CHEN ; Qi ZHAO ; Ting DENG ; Lulu CHEN ; Jingwei SU ; Luoyan SHENG ; Ying SU ; Ling-Juan ZHANG ; Fu-Quan JIANG ; Xiao-Kun ZHANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(7):3611-3631
Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) are the primary fibrogenic cells in the liver, and their activation plays a crucial role in the development and progression of hepatic fibrosis. Here, we report that retinoid X receptor-alpha (RXRα), a unique member of the nuclear receptor superfamily, is a key modulator of HSC activation and liver fibrosis. RXRα exerts its effects by modulating calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase β (CaMKKβ)-mediated activation of AMP-activated protein kinase-alpha (AMPKα). In addition, we demonstrate that K-80003, which binds RXRα by a unique mechanism, effectively suppresses HSC activation, proliferation, and migration, thereby inhibiting liver fibrosis in the CCl4 and amylin liver NASH (AMLN) diet animal models. The effect is mediated by AMPKα activation, promoting mitophagy in HSCs. Mechanistically, K-80003 activates AMPKα by inducing RXRα to form condensates with CaMKKβ and AMPKα via a two-phase process. The formation of RXRα condensates is driven by its N-terminal intrinsic disorder region and requires phosphorylation by CaMKKβ. Our results reveal a crucial role of RXRα in liver fibrosis regulation through modulating mitochondrial activities in HSCs. Furthermore, they suggest that K-80003 and related RXRα modulators hold promise as therapeutic agents for fibrosis-related diseases.
3.Pathogenesis and treatment of breast cancer from the perspective of"blood cold accumulation at the uterine ostium"
Yiming ZHANG ; Fen LIU ; Shan GE ; Zijian WANG ; Jing ZHAO ; Luning LI ; Shulong JIANG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(5):711-716
Breast cancer remains a substantial threat to women's health and is one of the most prevalent malignant tumors in women.Because breast cancer onset is closely associated with female physiological characteristics,this article proposes that breast cancer be classified as a"women's miscellaneous diseases"and that its treatment be explored from this perspective.Drawing from Chapter 8 on Golden Chamber of Prescriptions for Miscellaneous Diseases in Women of Synopsis of Golden Chamber,the initial pathogenesis of breast cancer is associated with"emotional stress,improper lifestyle,deficiency,cold,and stagnation."The fundamental mechanism behind its formation is"blood cold accumulation and hardened masses."Specifically,emotional imbalance and improper lifestyle habits contribute to the combined invasion of the uterus by"deficiency,""accumulated cold,"and"stagnant qi."Over time,"cold-blood stasis accumulates at the uterine ostium,"and the cold and the stasis ascends from the uterus along the thoroughfare and conception vessels,obstructing the breast collaterals.This combination of yang qi stagnation and yin cold congealment,ultimately leads to the development of breast cancer.The treatment principle should focus on"activating yang and dispersing cold."A therapeutic approach centered on Wenjing Decoction combined with Xiaoyao Powder can be adapted based on the stage and type of breast cancer while also considering the dynamic interplay between pathogenic factors and healthy qi,along with shifts in deficiency and excess patterns of disease.By adhering to the principles of consistency and flexibility and integrating disease and syndrome differentiation,the goal is to develop precise and personalized treatment strategies to improve clinical outcomes.
4.Latent profile analysis of emotional intelligence among undergraduate nursing interns and its impact on patients' privacy protection ability
Fen WANG ; Miaomiao SHANG ; Wenwen ZHAO ; Zhengtong WANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(25):3451-3457
Objective:To identify latent profiles of emotional intelligence (EI) among undergraduate nursing interns and explore its impact on their ability to protect patient privacy, with the aim of providing a basis for targeted interventions.Methods:A convenience sampling method was used to recruit 470 undergraduate nursing interns from four nursing colleges in Shandong Province between June and September 2024. Data were collected using a general demographic questionnaire, the Wong Law Emotional Intelligence Scale-Chinese Version (WLEIS-C), the Patient Privacy Scale (PPS), the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire for Nursing Students (MSQ-ST), and the Jefferson Scale of Empathy for Health Professionals (JSE-HP). Mplus 8.7 software was used to conduct latent profile analysis of emotional intelligence, and Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify influencing factors for the different EI profiles.Results:A total of 470 questionnaires were distributed in this study and 444 valid questionnaires were recovered, yielding a response rate of 94.47% (444/470). The EI of nursing interns was categorized into three latent profiles: low EI group ( n=81), moderate EI group ( n=170), and high EI group ( n=193). Logistic regression analysis indicated that liking for the nursing profession, moral sensitivity, and empathy ability were significant predictors of EI profile membership ( P<0.05). Statistically significant differences were observed in total PPS scores and subscale scores among interns across the three EI profiles (all P<0.01) . Conclusions:Emotional intelligence among undergraduate nursing interns exhibits heterogeneity, and interns with different EI profiles show distinct levels of competence in protecting patient privacy. Nursing educators and administrators are advised to establish risk screening mechanisms to identify subgroups with low emotional intelligence. Targeted interventions should be developed based on influencing factors specific to each profile, aiming to enhance both emotional intelligence and privacy protection capabilities in a coordinated manner.
5.Administrative burden among primary healthcare professionals and its impact mechanism on job burnout:An exploratory sequential mixed-methods study
Shi-chao ZHAO ; Ming-ze XIN ; Zi-qian TANG ; Ya-fang DONG ; He-xi LI ; Hui-fen MA ; Tao WANG
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(9):31-38
Objective:To examine the manifestations and causes of administrative burden among primary healthcare professionals,and to explore its impact on job burnout through the mediating role of role conflict,providing theoretical and empirical support for governance-level burden-reduction strategies.Methods:An exploratory sequential mixed-methods design was employed,focusing on primary healthcare professionals in Shandong Province.In the first phase,in-depth interviews were conducted with 175 participants;in the second phase,a questionnaire survey of 1,096 participants and follow-up interviews with 107 participants were carried out.Results:The proportions of respondents who reported"heavy"or"very heavy"burdens were 62.7%for inspection,54.8%for documentation,51.8%for reporting,and 24.4%for meetings.Structural equation modeling showed that administrative burden had a direct effect on job burnout(0.150)and an indirect effect through role conflict(0.093).Qualitative findings further indicated that administrative burden largely stemmed from public health traceability requirements and medical insurance policies,and operated through both resource-based and value-based conflicts.Conclusions:Primary healthcare professionals face considerable administrative burdens,which may heighten job burnout through role conflict.Governance reforms should optimize inspection and assessment,streamline data reporting,refine record-keeping,and promote collaborative governance to break the chain of institutional pressure leading to burnout.
6.Quantitative evaluation of left ventricular remodeling in left bundle branch block induced cardiomyopathy by multimodal imaging
Xiaoxian WANG ; Changqing MIAO ; Beibei GE ; Mingxia LI ; Fen CHEN ; Fang XU ; Ning ZHANG ; Guanjun GUO ; Wei XU ; Wenzhi SHEN ; Yingming ZHAO ; Jing YAO
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(1):26-32
Objective:To quantitatively evaluate the effects of left bundle branch block(LBBB)on left ventricular structure,function and myocardial perfusion using left ventricular pressure-strain loop and single photon emission computed tomography(SPECT),and to investigate the relationship between myocardial work,myocardial perfusion and pathological changes of left ventricular remodeling in left bundle branch block induced cardiomyopathy(LBBB-CM).Methods:Fourteen male beagle dogs were selected,and the main trunk of the left bundle branch was ablated to create an LBBB dog model. Electrocardiogram(ECG),transesophageal echocardiography and arterial blood pressure data of LBBB dogs were collected before and 12 months after the ablation of left bundle branch trunk. Global and segmental myocardial work parameters were obtained by left ventricular pressure-strain loop. The differences of above parameters between baseline and 12 months after the ablation of left bundle branch were compared. SPECT was performed in LBBB dogs 12 months after the creation of LBBB. The hearts were harvested for anatomy observation and histopathological analysis in LBBB dogs and another 7 male beagle dogs(normal control group)matched by age and weight. The correlation between myocardial perfusion(percentage of regional tracer uptake)and myocardial work parameters,myocardial fibrosis in LBBB dogs were analyzed.Results:Compared with baseline,the left ventricular end-diastolic volume of 12 months after the ablation increased[(20.78 ± 5.32)ml vs(26.71 ± 7.94)ml, P = 0.003],left ventricular ejection fraction decreased[(59.17 ± 5.67)% vs(47.69 ± 5.45)%, P<0.001];left ventricular global/segmental longitudinal strain,global/segmental constructive work and global/segmental work efficiency decreased(all P<0.05),left ventricular global/segmental wasted work increased(all P<0.001). Heterogenous perfusion defect was observed in LBBB dogs by SPECT,compared with lateral wall segments,the percentage of regional tracer uptake of septum was decreased(all P<0.05). Gross anatomical and myocardial pathological changes were manifested as cardiomegaly,flaky or focal grayish thickening of endocardium,cardiomyocyte degeneration and fibrosis. Compared with normal control group,the collagen fiber volume fraction(CVF)in all segmental endocardium and partial segmental myocardium of LBBB dogs were significantly increased(all P<0.05). Percentage of regional tracer uptake was positively correlated with segmental myocardial work(SMW)and segmental myocardial efficiency(SWE)( r s = 0.49,0.31;both P<0.001),and negatively correlated with CVF and segmental wasted work(SWW)( r s = -0.51,-0.49;both P<0.001). Conclusions:Isolated LBBB is not benign,which can result in left ventricular remodeling,decreased cardiac constructive function,abnormal myocardial perfusion,endocardial fibrosis and myocardial fibrosis.The parameters of myocardial work assecsed by echocardiograpgy and myocardial perfusion,as non-invasive examination,can to some extent reflect the degree of left ventricular remodeling in LBBB-CM.
7.Levels of serological markers of hepatitis B virus in Tibetan college students and their relationship with HBV-DNA loads
Fen GAO ; Qu CI ; Xiaokang HAO ; Yuhe WANG ; Xin LIU ; Xiaojie ZHAO ; Tiantian DU ; Jiajia XUE ; Na HE ; Juan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2025;32(1):60-64
Objective:To investigate the detection status of serological markers for hepatitis B virus (HBV) among Tibetan college students and their relationship with HBV- deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) load.Methods:A cross-sectional study was carried out to retrospectively analyze data from 1 514 Tibetan college students who visited the Affiliated Hospital of Xizang Minzu University for consultations or health examinations between June 1, 2021 and June 1, 2022. The prevalence of HBV infection among these students was analyzed, the primary epidemiological patterns of HBV markers were identified, and their relationship with HBV-DNA load was determined.Results:The positive rate of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) among the 1 514 Tibetan college students was 6.7% (101/1 514), while the positive rate for Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) was 42.2% (639/1 514). The primary serological pattern of HBV infection consisted of positive results for HBsAg, HBeAg, and HBcAb, which accounted for 48.5% of cases. This pattern showed significantly higher rates of HBV-DNA positivity and elevated viral load compared with other serological patterns ( χ2 = 8.70, P < 0.05). Conclusions:The HBV infection rate among Tibetan college students is 6.7%. The primary infection pattern is characterized by positive tests for HBsAg, HBeAg, and HBcAb, with an HBV-DNA positivity rate as high as 87.0% and elevated viral loads.
8.Administrative burden among primary healthcare professionals and its impact mechanism on job burnout:An exploratory sequential mixed-methods study
Shi-chao ZHAO ; Ming-ze XIN ; Zi-qian TANG ; Ya-fang DONG ; He-xi LI ; Hui-fen MA ; Tao WANG
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(9):31-38
Objective:To examine the manifestations and causes of administrative burden among primary healthcare professionals,and to explore its impact on job burnout through the mediating role of role conflict,providing theoretical and empirical support for governance-level burden-reduction strategies.Methods:An exploratory sequential mixed-methods design was employed,focusing on primary healthcare professionals in Shandong Province.In the first phase,in-depth interviews were conducted with 175 participants;in the second phase,a questionnaire survey of 1,096 participants and follow-up interviews with 107 participants were carried out.Results:The proportions of respondents who reported"heavy"or"very heavy"burdens were 62.7%for inspection,54.8%for documentation,51.8%for reporting,and 24.4%for meetings.Structural equation modeling showed that administrative burden had a direct effect on job burnout(0.150)and an indirect effect through role conflict(0.093).Qualitative findings further indicated that administrative burden largely stemmed from public health traceability requirements and medical insurance policies,and operated through both resource-based and value-based conflicts.Conclusions:Primary healthcare professionals face considerable administrative burdens,which may heighten job burnout through role conflict.Governance reforms should optimize inspection and assessment,streamline data reporting,refine record-keeping,and promote collaborative governance to break the chain of institutional pressure leading to burnout.
9.Analysis of Drug Resistance Risk Factors and Construction and Validation of a Stratified Prediction Model in Elderly Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Rui KANG ; Gai-yan REN ; Yang-yang YAO ; Yan-mei ZHAO ; Fen-fen WANG
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(16):2622-2629
Objective:To analyze the drug resistance status and related risk factors in elderly patients with pulmonary tuberculosis,and to construct and validate a drug resistance risk prediction model for elderly pulmonary tuberculosis patients,providing evidence for early clinical identification of high-risk populations.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted,consecutively enrolling 315 pulmonary tuberculosis patients aged ≥60 years from January 2019 to December 2021.Based on drug susceptibility test results,patients were divided into drug-resistant group(85 cases)and drug-sensitive group(230 cases).Data on demographic characteristics,clinical manifestations,comorbidities,imaging features,and previous treatment history were collected.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify drug resistance-related factors,and a prediction model was constructed accordingly.The model was internally validated using the concordance index(C-index)and Bootstrap method.Results:Among 315 elderly pulmonary tuberculosis patients,the drug resistance rate was 26.98%,predominantly mono-resistance(48.24%)and multidrug-resistance(28.24%).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that previous anti-tuberculosis treatment history[OR=4.537,95%CI(1.962-10.498),P=0.005],diabetes mellitus[OR=3.286,95%CI(1.547-6.979),P=0.002],pulmonary cavitation[OR=4.158,95%CI(1.926-8.973),P<0.001],pleural effusion[OR=2.563,95%CI(1.218-5.390),P=0.013],and tracheobronchial tuberculosis[OR=2.819,95%CI(1.352-5.876),P=0.006]were independent risk factors for drug resistance in elderly pulmonary tuberculosis.The prediction model constructed based on these factors had a C-index of 0.815(95%CI:0.762-0.868).Conclusion:The drug resistance rate is high among elderly pulmonary tuberculosis patients.Previous anti-tuberculosis treatment history,diabetes mellitus,pulmonary cavitation,pleural effusion,and tracheobronchial tuberculosis are independent risk factors for drug resistance in elderly pulmonary tuberculosis.The prediction model constructed based on these factors has good predictive value for identifying high-risk populations,which is helpful for early clinical intervention and individualized treatment strategy formulation.
10.Study on the mechanism of ultrasound microbubble blasting assisted bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in improving diabetic nephropathy
Kun ZHAO ; Yujin FENG ; Xiaoyun YANG ; Fen LIU ; Meinan ZONG ; Yi WANG
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(10):937-941
Objective To explore the improvement effect of ultrasound microbubble blasting assisted bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSC)transplantation on diabetic nephropathy(DN)in terms of inflammatory response and renal function via the Toll like receptor 4(TLR-4)/nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB)signaling pathway,as well as its specific mechanism.Methods A rat DN model was estab-lished and randomly grouped into the following:Model group,BMSC group,BMSC+microbubble group,and BMSC+microbubble+TLR-4/NF-κB pathway activator lipopolysaccharide(LPS)group,with 12 rats in each group.Additionally,12 rats were selected as the control(CK)group.Biochemical and biuret analysis,HE and Masson staining,ELISA,and Western blotting testing were employed to detect fasting blood glucose(FBG),total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),serum creatinine(sCr),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),24-hour urinary total protein(24 h-UTP),pathological changes in renal tissue,fibrosis status,and the expression of interleukin-1 β(IL-1β),tumor necrosis factorα(TNF-α),TLR-4,and NF-κB proteins of rats in each group.Results The renal tissue in the CK group was structurally normal with few collagen fibers.The Model group showed obvious renal tissue lesions and severe collagen fiber deposition;the lesions in the BMSC group and BMSC+microvesicle group were alleviated in turn,while the lesions were aggravated after the addition of LPS compared with the BMSC+microvesicle group.Compared with the CK group,the levels of FBG,TC,TG,sCr,BUN,24 h-UTP,as well as the expression of IL-1β,TNF-α,TLR-4,and NF-κB proteins were increased in the Model group(P<0.05).Compared with the Model group,the above-men-tioned indices and protein expression were decreased in the BMSC group(P<0.05).Compared with the BMSC group,the above-men-tioned indices and protein expression were further decreased in the BMSC+microvesicle group(P<0.05).Compared with the BMSC+mi-crovesicle group,the above-mentioned indices and protein expression were increased in the BMSC+microvesicle+LPS group(P<0.05).Conclusion The improvement effect of ultrasound microbubble blasting-assisted BMSC transplantation on DN rats may be related to the inhibition of the TLR-4/NF-κB signaling pathway.

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