1.Relationship between hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and cardiac energy metabolism
Xin WANG ; Ziwei ZHAI ; Zhiyang WANG ; Yunhong WU ; Liang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(4):128-134
The heart serves as the "energy factory" of the human body and is responsible for maintaining blood circulation and oxygen supplies.Its normal functioning thus relies on the generation of substantial amounts of ATP to support its mechanical activities.Under pathological conditions such as myocardial infarction,coronary artery sclerosis,and pulmonary hypertension,however,an insufficient blood supply leads to a reduced oxygen supply,subsequently activating a series of compensatory protective mechanisms.Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α),as a nuclear transcription factor stably expressed under hypoxic conditions,has been shown to regulate oxygen transport by promoting angiogenesis and vasodilation,and to optimize oxygen utilization by regulating the balance of glucose and lipid metabolisms,thus participating in the regulation of various cardiac diseases.HIF-1α plays a crucial role in regulating cardiac energy metabolism and oxidative stress.This review systematically summarizes recent research regarding the various mechanisms of action of HIF-1α in reprogramming cardiac energy metabolism,explores its potential clinical applications in cardiovascular diseases,and proposes future research directions and possible treatment strategies.By comprehensively summarizing the mechanism of HIF-1α in ischemic heart disease,this article aims to provide new ideas and therapeutic targets for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
2.Prevalence and risk factors of falls in patients with knee osteoarthritis:a Meta-analysis
Yueyue JIA ; Zhilan YANG ; Yanping ZHAI ; Hongrui SHI ; Huimin ZHAO ; Yuanyuan JIN ; Xingyu LIU ; Zhili YAN ; Ziwei TIAN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(10):1177-1183
Objective To clarify the evidence of the frequency and risk factors for falls in knee osteoarthritis(KOA)of adults by meta-analysis.Methods Computerized searches of the CNKI,VIP,Wanfang data,CBM,PubMed,Cochrane Library,Embase,Web of Science were conducted for literature on risk factors for falls in adults with KOA from the inception of the databases to August 2024.After literature screening,data extraction,and quality evaluation,RevMan 5.4 software was used for Meta-analysis.Results A total of 26 articles were involved.Meta-analysis result showed that the rate of falls was 29.0%.Factors associated with increased risk of falls included being female(OR=1.35),decreased lower limb muscle strength(OR=1.72),decreased knee flexion muscle strength(OR=7.05),decreased static posture stability(OR=1.28),opioid use(OR=1.79),antidepressant use(OR=1.69),frequent stair climbing(OR=7.58),combined neurological disease(OR=1.77),history of falls(OR=3.29)and fear of falling(OR=2.54).Conclusion The rate of falls of patients with KOA is high.The adults with KOA who are women,have lower muscle strength of lower limbs and knee flexion muscle strength,poorer static posture stability,use opioids,antidepressant,frequent stair climbing,combined neurological disorders,previous falls in the past year and fear of falls are at higher risk of falls.Healthcare professionals should dynamically assess and detect the risk of falls in the patients with KOA and adopt targeted,individualized interventions to prevent falls.
3.Relationship between hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and cardiac energy metabolism
Xin WANG ; Ziwei ZHAI ; Zhiyang WANG ; Yunhong WU ; Liang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(4):128-134
The heart serves as the "energy factory" of the human body and is responsible for maintaining blood circulation and oxygen supplies.Its normal functioning thus relies on the generation of substantial amounts of ATP to support its mechanical activities.Under pathological conditions such as myocardial infarction,coronary artery sclerosis,and pulmonary hypertension,however,an insufficient blood supply leads to a reduced oxygen supply,subsequently activating a series of compensatory protective mechanisms.Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α),as a nuclear transcription factor stably expressed under hypoxic conditions,has been shown to regulate oxygen transport by promoting angiogenesis and vasodilation,and to optimize oxygen utilization by regulating the balance of glucose and lipid metabolisms,thus participating in the regulation of various cardiac diseases.HIF-1α plays a crucial role in regulating cardiac energy metabolism and oxidative stress.This review systematically summarizes recent research regarding the various mechanisms of action of HIF-1α in reprogramming cardiac energy metabolism,explores its potential clinical applications in cardiovascular diseases,and proposes future research directions and possible treatment strategies.By comprehensively summarizing the mechanism of HIF-1α in ischemic heart disease,this article aims to provide new ideas and therapeutic targets for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
4.Prevalence and risk factors of falls in patients with knee osteoarthritis:a Meta-analysis
Yueyue JIA ; Zhilan YANG ; Yanping ZHAI ; Hongrui SHI ; Huimin ZHAO ; Yuanyuan JIN ; Xingyu LIU ; Zhili YAN ; Ziwei TIAN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(10):1177-1183
Objective To clarify the evidence of the frequency and risk factors for falls in knee osteoarthritis(KOA)of adults by meta-analysis.Methods Computerized searches of the CNKI,VIP,Wanfang data,CBM,PubMed,Cochrane Library,Embase,Web of Science were conducted for literature on risk factors for falls in adults with KOA from the inception of the databases to August 2024.After literature screening,data extraction,and quality evaluation,RevMan 5.4 software was used for Meta-analysis.Results A total of 26 articles were involved.Meta-analysis result showed that the rate of falls was 29.0%.Factors associated with increased risk of falls included being female(OR=1.35),decreased lower limb muscle strength(OR=1.72),decreased knee flexion muscle strength(OR=7.05),decreased static posture stability(OR=1.28),opioid use(OR=1.79),antidepressant use(OR=1.69),frequent stair climbing(OR=7.58),combined neurological disease(OR=1.77),history of falls(OR=3.29)and fear of falling(OR=2.54).Conclusion The rate of falls of patients with KOA is high.The adults with KOA who are women,have lower muscle strength of lower limbs and knee flexion muscle strength,poorer static posture stability,use opioids,antidepressant,frequent stair climbing,combined neurological disorders,previous falls in the past year and fear of falls are at higher risk of falls.Healthcare professionals should dynamically assess and detect the risk of falls in the patients with KOA and adopt targeted,individualized interventions to prevent falls.
5.Development and reliability and validity test of the Intrinsic Capacity Assessment Scale for the Older People
Zhili YAN ; Zhilan YANG ; Huimin ZHAO ; Yanping ZHAI ; Yueyue JIA ; Yuanyuan JIN ; Ziwei TIAN ; Xingyu LIU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(15):1852-1859
Objective To develop and test the reliability and validity of the Intrinsic Capacity Assessment Scale for the Older People,so as to provide an effective tool for the assessment of the intrinsic capacity of the aged.Methods Based on the International Classification of Functioning,Disability and Health(ICF)as the theoretical framework,the initial version of The Intrinsic Capacity Assessment Scale for the Older People was developed through literature analysis,Delphi expert consultation and pre-survey.From July to September 2023,650 old people were selected by convenience sampling method to conduct a survey,and 20 old people were surveyed after 2 weeks again to test the reliability and validity of the scale.Results The effective questionnaire recovery rates of the 2 rounds of expert correspondence were 92.3%and 91.7%;the expert authority coefficients were 0.83 and 0.86;the mean importance scores of items were 2.04-3.79 and 3.50-3.82,and the full score ratios were 4.2%-83.3%and 54.6%-86.4%,respectively.The coefficients of variation were 0.11-0.42 and 0.11-0.23,respectively.A total of 5 common factors were extracted from exploratory factor analysis,and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 68.327%.The results of confirmatory factor analysis showed that the fit indexes were x2/df=1.908,RMSEA=0.054,CFI=0.931,IFI=0.932,TLI=0.922,indicating a good fit.The Cronbach's α coefficient of the scale was 0.944;the split half reliability was 0.806;the retest reliability was 0.933.The content validity index of item level was 0.82-1.00,and the content validity index of scale level was 0.91.The Intrinsic Capacity Assessment Scale for the Older People included 35 items in 5 dimensions:movement,vitality,sensation,cognition and psychology.Conclusion The Intrinsic Capacity Assessment Scale for the Older People has good reliability and validity,and it can be used as a reliable tool to evaluate the intrinsic capacity level of the aged.
6.Analysis of Chemical Composition and Fingerprint of Reference Sample of Xiao Xumingtang Based on UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS
Zhenzhen TIAN ; Ziwei ZHANG ; Jianhui SUN ; Zhangxi ZHAI ; Yanying LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(17):164-171
ObjectiveTo establish a qualitative analysis method for the chemical constituents of the reference sample of Xiao Xumingtang, and to establish the fingerprint of 15 batches of Xiao Xumingtang, so as to evaluate the quality consistency among batches. MethodAccording to the key information of Xiao Xumingtang in the Key Information Table of Ancient Famous Classical Formulas(25 Formulas), the reference sample of this formula was prepared, and it was detected by ultra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS). The chemical components were identified by self-constructed database, consulting relevant literature, and comparing with the reference substances, and the components were assigned by comparing with single drug samples and negative samples lacking single drug. The fingerprint of the reference sample of Xiao Xumingtang was established using high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC), and the common peaks were assigned and identified through single drug samples and negative samples lacking single drug. ResultBased on the information of MS fragments, relevant literature, and database retrieval, a total of 64 compounds were identified and inferred from the reference sample of Xiao Xumingtang, including 31 flavonoids, 8 terpenoids, 12 triterpenoid saponins, 2 phthalides, 3 phenylpropanoids, 2 gingerols, 5 alkaloids, and 1 cyanoside. Among them, 21 were derived from Scutellariae Radix, 10 from stir-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 9 from Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, 8 from Paeoniae Radix Alba, 4 from Saposhnikoviae Radix, 3 from Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix, 3 from Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 2 from Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, 2 from Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 1 from Ephedrae Herba, and 1 from Armeniacae Semen Amarum. The established HPLC fingerprint of the reference sample of Xiao Xumingtang had 23 common peaks, among which, peaks 1 and 2 were derived from Paeoniae Radix Alba, peaks 3 and 7 from Saposhnikoviae Radix, peaks 4, 8 and 9 from Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix, peaks 10, 17, 18, 20 and 21 from stir-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, peaks 11-16, 19 and 22 from Scutellariae Radix, peak 5 from Chuanxiong Rhizoma, peak 23 from Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, peak 6 was the common component of stir-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma and Scutellariae Radix. A total of 10 compounds including albiflorin(peak 1), paeoniflorin(peak 2), cimicifugoside(peak 3), 5-O-methylvisammioside(peak 7), baicalin(peak 11), sec-O-glucosylhamaudol(peak 13), oroxylin A-7-O-β-D-glucuronide(peak 15), wogonoside(peak 16), glycyrrhizic acid(peak 21) and 6-gingerol(peak 23) were identified. The similarities of 15 batches of reference samples were>0.999, indicating that the reference samples had good consistency. ConclusionThrough the identification of the chemical constituents in the reference sample of Xiao Xumingtang, it is clear that the composition of the samples is mainly composed of flavonoids and triterpenoid saponins. The established fingerprint can basically reflect the overall chemical characteristics of the reference sample of Xiao Xumingtang, which can provide a basis for the quality research of its compound preparations.

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