1.Mechanism of Yangjing Zhongyutang in Regulating SIRT1/PGC-1α Signaling Pathway to Promote Mitochondrial Function and Alleviate Oxidative Stress Damage in Rats with Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Ping ZHANG ; Lijuan YANG ; Shenghui CHEN ; Wenliang YAO ; Yuliang ZHOU ; Ling MA ; Huiying WU ; Yanwen XU ; Ziyan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(7):46-55
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of Yangjing Zhongyutang (YJZYT) on mitochondrial biogenesis and oxidative stress damage mediated by the silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1)/peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1alpha (PGC-1α) signaling pathway in cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced rats with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), and to explore its mechanism in improving ovarian reserve function and follicular development. MethodsForty-two 8-week-old female SD rats with normal estrous cycles were randomly divided into a blank control group (n=7) and a model group (n=35). Rats in the model group received a single intraperitoneal injection of CTX (90 mg·kg-1) to establish the DOR model. After modeling, estrous cycles were monitored for 7 consecutive days, and model success was confirmed based on criteria for estrous cycle disruption. After successful modeling, rats were divided into groups for intervention: estradiol valerate group (0.09 mg·kg-1), and YJZYT high-, medium-, and low-dose groups (19.98, 9.99, 5.00 g·kg-1). The blank control group and model group were given an equal volume of distilled water by gavage. All groups received daily gavage once for 4 consecutive weeks. The general state, body weight, and ovarian wet weight of rats were observed and recorded, and the ovarian organ index was calculated. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2), anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was performed to observe ovarian histomorphological changes and follicular development status. Immunofluorescence was used to detect reactive oxygen species (ROS) expression levels. Colorimetric assays were employed to measure adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and malondialdehyde (MDA) content in ovarian tissues. Quantitative Real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copy number and the mRNA expression levels of key genes including SIRT1, PGC-1α, nuclear respiratory factor 1 (NRF1), and mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM). Western blot was performed to detect the protein expression levels of SIRT1, PGC-1α, NRF1, and TFAM. ResultsCompared with the blank group, rats in the model group exhibited disrupted estrous cycles, obviously reduced body weight, and decreased ovarian index (P<0.05). Ovarian histopathology revealed cortical thinning, loose structure, and a significant reduction in both primordial and growing follicles (P<0.01). Serum FSH and LH levels were significantly elevated (P<0.01), while E2 and AMH levels were obviously reduced (P<0.05, P<0.01). ATP content and mtDNA copy number decreased in ovarian tissue (P<0.01), ROS expression increased, MDA levels rose, while SOD and GSH-Px activities obviously decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), mRNA and protein expression levels of SIRT1, PGC-1α, NRF1, and TFAM were obviously downregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01). After treatment, compared with the model group, body weight and ovarian index obviously recovered in rats administered various doses of YJZYT (P<0.05), serum E2 and AMH levels increased, while FSH and LH levels obviously decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), ovarian tissue ATP content and mtDNA copy number were up-regulated, ROS and MDA levels decreased, and antioxidant enzymes SOD and GSH-Px activity obviously increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), Gene and protein expression levels related to the SIRT1/PGC-1α /NRF1/TFAM signaling pathway were obviously up-regulated compared to the model group (P<0.05, P<0.01), HE staining revealed that ovarian structure gradually recovered to integrity in all treatment groups, with a obviously increase in the number of primordial and growing follicles (P<0.05, P<0.01). Granulosa cells were neatly arranged, indicating marked improvement in ovarian function. ConclusionYJZYT may improve ovarian function and follicular development in rats with diminished ovarian reserve by activating the SIRT1/PGC-1α signaling pathway, promoting mitochondrial biogenesis, enhancing mitochondrial function, and alleviating oxidative stress damage.
2.Surveillallce report of prevalence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in 93 hospitals of Gansu Province in 2023
Xiarong LI ; Ziyan YAO ; Yujuan FENG ; Haojun ZHANG ; Junling WANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(22):3447-3451
OBJECTIVE To retrospectively analyze the prevalence of ventilator-associated pneumonia(VAP)in Gansu Province in 2023 so as to provide scientific bases for formulating and optimizing prevention and control strategies for VAP in the health care institutions of the province.METHODS The data regarding to VAP of 2023 were collected from the regional surveillance platform of Gansu Province Nosocomial Infection Management Quali-ty Control Center.The influencing factors for the VAP were assessed by means of Poisson regression model.RESULTS In 2023,the median incidence of VAP was 3.51 ‰ among the 93 hospitals in Gansu Province.There was significant difference in the incidence of VAP among the different regions,levels and types of hospitals(P<0.05).The length of hospital stay and ventilator treatment duration of the tertiary hospitals were 3458(1904,6770)days and 1 274(740,2040)days,respectively,higher than those of the secondary hospitals;the incidence of VAP was 4.89(2.82,7.40)‰ in the tertiary hospitals,higher than that in the secondary hospitals(all P<0.05).The incidence of VAP of the general hospitals was 3.94(2.66,6.92)‰,higher than 2.06(1.03,3.27)‰ of the specialized hospitals(P<0.001).With the respect to the regional factor,Qingyang City,Baiyin City,Dingxi City and Linxia City were at lower risk of VAP than Lanzhou City after the related factors were controlled through Poisson regression analysis(P<0.05),while Zhangye City and Jiayuguan City were at higher risk of VAP(P<0.05).The analysis of seasonal factors showed that the incidence of VAP presented seasonal fluctuation,the inci-dence of VAP was higher in the second and fourth quarters;however,there was no significant difference in the risk of VAP among the quarters.CONCLUSIONS The incidence of VAP is decreased in Gansu Province in 2023 as compared with that in previous years,however,there is certain difference among the different regions.The inci-dence rates of VAP are relatively high in the tertiary hospitals and the general hospitals.It is necessary to strengthen the surveillance in related areas and take active prevention and control measures,so as to reduce the in-cidence of VAP.
3.Surveillallce report of prevalence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in 93 hospitals of Gansu Province in 2023
Xiarong LI ; Ziyan YAO ; Yujuan FENG ; Haojun ZHANG ; Junling WANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(22):3447-3451
OBJECTIVE To retrospectively analyze the prevalence of ventilator-associated pneumonia(VAP)in Gansu Province in 2023 so as to provide scientific bases for formulating and optimizing prevention and control strategies for VAP in the health care institutions of the province.METHODS The data regarding to VAP of 2023 were collected from the regional surveillance platform of Gansu Province Nosocomial Infection Management Quali-ty Control Center.The influencing factors for the VAP were assessed by means of Poisson regression model.RESULTS In 2023,the median incidence of VAP was 3.51 ‰ among the 93 hospitals in Gansu Province.There was significant difference in the incidence of VAP among the different regions,levels and types of hospitals(P<0.05).The length of hospital stay and ventilator treatment duration of the tertiary hospitals were 3458(1904,6770)days and 1 274(740,2040)days,respectively,higher than those of the secondary hospitals;the incidence of VAP was 4.89(2.82,7.40)‰ in the tertiary hospitals,higher than that in the secondary hospitals(all P<0.05).The incidence of VAP of the general hospitals was 3.94(2.66,6.92)‰,higher than 2.06(1.03,3.27)‰ of the specialized hospitals(P<0.001).With the respect to the regional factor,Qingyang City,Baiyin City,Dingxi City and Linxia City were at lower risk of VAP than Lanzhou City after the related factors were controlled through Poisson regression analysis(P<0.05),while Zhangye City and Jiayuguan City were at higher risk of VAP(P<0.05).The analysis of seasonal factors showed that the incidence of VAP presented seasonal fluctuation,the inci-dence of VAP was higher in the second and fourth quarters;however,there was no significant difference in the risk of VAP among the quarters.CONCLUSIONS The incidence of VAP is decreased in Gansu Province in 2023 as compared with that in previous years,however,there is certain difference among the different regions.The inci-dence rates of VAP are relatively high in the tertiary hospitals and the general hospitals.It is necessary to strengthen the surveillance in related areas and take active prevention and control measures,so as to reduce the in-cidence of VAP.
4.Whole-genome sequence analysis of Anhui strain of enzootic nasal tumor virus in goats
Lingxu LI ; Zhen WANG ; Wenqing GUO ; Ziyan LIN ; Guangjun CHANG ; Dawei YAO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2024;44(11):2341-2347
This study aims to obtain two whole-genome sequences of enzootic nasal tumor virus of goats(ENTV-2)from Anhui Province and analyzed the genetic diversity of ENTV-2 gene.Nasal secretion samples and blood samples of six goats with enzootic nasal adenocarcinoma(ENA)were collected from a goat farm in Anhui Province.The total RNA was extracted by the TRIzol method.The DNA interference was removed by the two-step reverse transcription.The ENTV-2 was detec-ted by PCR.Then,two positive samples were selected and five pairs of primers were used to ampli-fy the whole-genome sequences of ENTV-2.After sequencing and splicing,two sequences were up-loaded to the database for comparative analysis with the sequences in the NCBI database.Finally,the genetic evolution tree was constructed.ENTV-2 was detected in the nasal secretion samples,but not in the blood of the six ENA goats.The ENTV-2 genes were approximately 7 400 bp in length,named ENTV-2AH1(DDBJ accession no.:LC762616)and ENTV-2AH2(DDBJ accession no.:LC762617),respectively.Two sequences showed 99.2%and 99.1%homology with the Fujian strain(ENTV-2FJ)and Guangxi strain(ENTV-2-DA0),respectively.They were in the same evo-lutionary branch.In this study,two whole-genome sequences of ENTV-2 were obtained in Anhui for the first time,which can help to further study the genetic diversity of ENTV-2 in China.
5.Advances in research of neonatal Fc receptor inhibitors in the treatment of autoimmune disease of the nervous system
Lina ZHU ; Yao TANG ; Sai WANG ; Gege WANG ; Ziyan GUO ; Xinyu LIU ; Mengkai GUO ; Jun WU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2023;56(7):830-836
Autoimmune diseases of the nervous system are a group of diseases caused by the body′s immune system attacking its own nervous system, resulting in structural damage and functional impairment of the corresponding tissues. Interventional clearance of pathogenic auto-antibodies has been shown to be effective in reducing immune damage, inhibiting disease progression and improving prognosis through extensive basic research and long-term clinical practice. The neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn)-mediated circulating protection mechanism of IgG contributes to the long half-life and high plasma levels of IgG. FcRn inhibitors are able to target and block the binding of FcRn to IgG, accelerating IgG clearance and reducing IgG levels. Therefore, the use of FcRn inhibitors in the treatment of autoimmune diseases of the nervous system could theoretically help to accelerate the clearance of pathogenic IgG, achieve good clinical efficacy and have promising applications. Research in this area has made considerable progress in recent years and this article will review this.
6.Research progress on the intimacy enhancement therapy in cancer patients and their spouses
Yao ZHOU ; Yan LOU ; Wei WANG ; Dongmei LI ; Ziyan HU ; Xue LI ; Yating GAO ; Ying LIN ; Ruolin ZHANG ; Meirong HONG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2021;27(34):4751-4756
This article describes the concept, theoretical basis, commonly used evaluation indicators of the intimacy enhancement therapy, as well as the application status and effects of the therapy among different cancer patients and their spouses, so as to provide a reference for the development of intimacy enhancement therapy suitable for Chinese culture and improve the quality of family life of cancer patients.
7.Study on the Mechanism of Gegen Qinlian Decoction for Lowering Blood Lipids and Preventing Blood Glucose Increase Based on Intestinal Flora
Yingna JIANG ; Zhijun ZENG ; Lingyan FU ; Yixuan SHENG ; Guowei ZENG ; Liangliang YAO ; Weiwei WANG ; Ziyan ZHOU ; Guoliang XU ; Hongning LIU
China Pharmacy 2020;31(15):1823-1829
OBJECTIVE:To study the ef fects of Gegen qinlian decoction (GGQLD)on blood lipid and blood glucose of hyperlipidemia(HLP)model rats ,and to explore its mechanism from the perspective of intestinal flora. METHODS :Totally 48 rats were randomly divided into blank control group (n=8)and modeling group (n=40). For consecutive 5 weeks,model group was given high-lipid diet to induce HLP model ;blank control group was given routine diet. After modeling ,30 modeling rats were randomly divided into model group ,simvastatin group (positive control ,10 mg/kg),GGQLD high-dose ,medium-dose and low-dose groups (14.85,4.95,1.65 g/kg,by crude drug ),with 6 rats in each group. Blank control group and model group were given constant volume of normal saline intragastrically ;administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically ,once a day,for consecutive 11 weeks. At the same time ,each group was continuously given corresponding diet. After the last medication , body mass and body length of rats were determined ,and Lee ’s index was calculated. Serum levels of TG ,TC,HDL-C,LDL-C and fasting blood glucose (FBG)were determined in rats. DNA of rat caecum content was extracted for 16S rRNA V 3-V4 region sequencing. The Two-part model was used to analyze the correlation between intestinal flora with lipids and blood glucose. RESULTS:After 11 weeks of administration ,compared with blank control group ,the body mass ,body length ,Lee’s index , serum levels of TC ,TG,HDL-C and FBG of model group were increased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01),while the level of HDL-C was decreased significantly (P<0.05). Compared with model group ,body mass and Lee ’s index and serum levels of TG , FBG of rats in GGQLD high-dose group ,and serum levels of TC ,TG in GGQLD medium-dose group ,as well as serum level of TG of rats in GGQLD low-dose group was decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Correlation analysis with intestinal flora showed that TC and TG shared 3 operational taxonomic units (OTU),including OTU 559,OTU701 and OTU 135(OTU135 was also shared with FBG ),which were all positively correlated with the level of TC ,TG and FBG (P<0.01). The three OTU were annotated as Tyzzerella of Spirillaceae ,Anaerotruncus of Verrucaceae and Peptoclostridium of Streptococcidae ,respectively. High-dose and low-dose GGQLD had a down-regulating effect on Tyzzerella and Anaerotruncus(P<0.05 or P<0.01),while had up-regulating effect on Peptoclostridium(P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS :High-dose GGQLD (14.85 g/kg)can effectively reduce the body mass and blood lipid of HLP model rats ,and can prevent the abnormal increase of blood glucose of model rats. The mechanism may be associated with that the reduction of intestinal flora (Tyzzerella,Anaerotruncus)content.
8.Research progress of collaborative care model in home care of dementia
Ziyan HU ; Dongmei LI ; Xue LI ; Yao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2020;36(26):2077-2081
The collaborative care model can provide support for the family caregivers of dementia, so as to reduce the burden of caregivers and improve the quality of family life of dementia. This paper reviews the history, types and the mode of collaborative care model, and analyzes its application effect in dementia home care, to provide reference for the construction of collaborative care model in line with the cultural background of the elderly and caregivers of dementia in China.
9.Application of quantitative index and information technology in standardized management of regional physical examination quality
Wenhong QIAN ; Jingbo ZHANG ; Jian TANG ; Bailin WU ; Ziyan DOU ; Shuo CHEN ; Yao YU ; Bin QU
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2019;13(3):201-205
Objective To explore the methods and means to improve standardized management of regional quality control using quantitative indicators and information technology.Method The Quality Management and Control Indicators for Beijing health and medical institutions were converted into secondary and tertiary entries for quantitative scoring in accordance with the principles of standardization and management in the Integrated Management System of Health Examination under the regional information platform (Beijing Physical Examination Information Platform).APP was downloaded and applied in the on-site quality inspection.The data were obtained in paper forms completed on-site at 185 medical institutions with valid quality inspection scores in Beijing in 2014 and from the 2016 Beijing medical institutions' physical examination quality inspection.The inclusion criteria were as follows:185 institutions were divided into three groups (Level 3,Level 2,Level 1 and below),and each group was further divided into three subgroups with scores of 0-360,361-480,and 481-600;a total of 63 institutions were randomly selected from seven subgroups.Experts used the Integrated Management System of Health Examination Quality Control mobile app for the inspection.The two data groups were compared to check for quality improvement and the consistency of the quality inspection experts.Results The total quality score of medical institutions at Level 1 and below in 2016 (510.02±42.95) was higher than that in 2014 (483.16±79.06),and the difference was statistically significant (t=2.431,P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference between Level 2 and Level 3 medical institutions in 2014 and 2016.The scores of institutions at different levels are higher in the laboratory internal quality control and external quality assessment,and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05),whereas the score of physical health examination quality management organization only improved in the medical institutions at Level 1 and below,with statistically significant difference (P<0.05).The changes of scores in the consistency of quality inspection experts was reduced after the application of the system,and the difference in institutions at Level 3 and Level 1 and below was statistically significant (P<0.05),while not statistically significant in institutions at Level 2 (P=0.840).Conclusion Quantitative indicators and information technology are effective in regional standardized management of physical examination quality,and worthy of further exploration.
10.The significance of central region lymph nodes dissection for differentiated thyroid carcinoma
Zhengzhi ZHU ; Shengying WANG ; Hui ZHANG ; Defeng PENG ; Jinhai ZHU ; Rongxin ZHANG ; Tingjing YAO ; Ziyan WANG
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2012;06(4):234-236
Objective To explore the rule of central region lymph nodes metastasis in differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) and the significance of central region lymph nodes neck dissection in surgical operation for DTC.Methods The clinical and pathological data of 122 lymph nodes in 109 patients (31 female and 78 male) with DTC undergoing neck lymph nodes ( central region lymph nodes included) dissection from Jan.2003 to Jun.2007 in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively.According to preoperative physical examination and imaging analysis,patients were divided into clinical cervical lymph nodes metastasis ( cN + ) group and clinical no cervical lymph nodes metastasis (cNO) group and compared respectively with their pathological data after surgery.Resuits Of the 122 lymph nodes,lymph node metastasis rate was significantly higher in region Ⅵ than in region Ⅱ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ.The difference had statistical significance (P <0.01 ).65.6% (80/122) metastasis was in the central region.81.2% (56/69) patients in cN + group and 45.3% (24/53) patients in cN0 group had central region lymph nodes metastasis.Conclusions Central region lymph nodes metastasis is common for patients with DTC.Routine neck dissection in central region should be done in DTC operation.

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