1.Expert consensus on immunoprophylaxis of cervical cancer and other human papillomavirus- related diseases (2025 edition).
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(7):1107-1141
There have been recent, significant changes in strategies and policies for elimination of cervical cancer and advances in research of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related diseases and their prevention and control. Based on the latest national and international research, and building on a consensus published in 2019, we developed an expert consensus on immunoprophylaxis of cervical cancer and other human papillomavirus-related diseases (2025 edition) in order to provide clinicians, disease prevention and control professionals, and vaccination staff a reference for the prevention and control of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases and systematic, comprehensive evidence-based support for the scientific use of HPV vaccines to optimize their prevention effectiveness.
Humans
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Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/virology*
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Papillomavirus Vaccines/therapeutic use*
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Papillomavirus Infections/prevention & control*
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Female
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Consensus
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Papillomaviridae/immunology*
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Vaccination
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Human Papillomavirus Viruses
2.Tongtiao acupuncture-moxibustion method for 28 cases of long COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction.
Tianxin JIANG ; Qiqi YANG ; Fei LI
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2025;45(3):331-334
OBJECTIVE:
To observe the clinical efficacy of Tongtiao acupuncture-moxibustion method for long COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction.
METHODS:
A total of 28 patients with long COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction were selected and treated with Tongtiao acupuncture-moxibustion therapy (regulating orifices, invigorating the brain, and regulating qi and blood). Acupoints included Yintang (GV24+), Baihui (GV20), Fengfu (GV16), Qihai (CV6) and bilateral Yingxiang (LI20), Fengchi (GB20), Xuehai (SP10), Zusanli (ST36). Deep needling to the periosteum of the nasal bone was performed at Yintang (EX-HN3), with warming needle moxibustion applied. Each treatment lasted 40 min, administered once daily for 6 days per week, followed by a 1-day rest, over 4 consecutive weeks. T&T olfactory test scores, TCM symptom scores, serum cortisol levels, Hamilton depression scale (HAMD) scores, and Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) scores were compared before and after treatment. Clinical effect was evaluated based on T&T olfactory test grading.
RESULTS:
Compared before treatment, the T&T olfactory test scores, each TCM symptom scores, HAMD scores, and HAMA scores were decreased after treatment (P<0.01, P<0.05), while serum cortisol level was increased (P<0.01). The total effective rate was 96.4% (27/28).
CONCLUSION
Tongtiao acupuncture method could effectively alleviate symptoms of long COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction, increase serum cortisol level, and relieve anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Humans
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Moxibustion
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Male
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Female
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COVID-19/therapy*
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Acupuncture Therapy
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Middle Aged
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Adult
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Acupuncture Points
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Olfaction Disorders/virology*
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Aged
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SARS-CoV-2/physiology*
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Treatment Outcome
3.Case of head-facial herpes zoster in perimenopausal women using Zheng's cold reducing acupuncture as primary treatment.
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2025;45(11):1587-1590
This paper reports a case of head-facial herpes zoster in perimenopausal woman treated with Zheng's cold reducing acupuncture. The patient presented with a syndrome of yin deficiency and internal heat, the treatment principles focused on clearing heat and toxins, nourishing yin and promoting fluid production, achieved through acupuncture. Local surrounding needling was applied around the lesions, supplemented by Zheng's cold reducing acupuncture at head and facial acupoints (including bilateral Fengchi [GB20], Tianzhu [BL10], and Shangxing [GV23], Baihui [GV20], as well as Shuaigu [GB8], Touwei [ST8] on the affected-side) and limb acupoints (including bilateral Lieque [LU7], Neiguan [PC6], Hegu [LI4], Diwuhui [GB42]). Each session lasted 20 min, administered once daily for 8 consecutive days, followed by a 3-day break. An additional session was performed post-break to consolidate efficacy, totally 9 sessions. After treatment, the herpes lesions subsided, and perimenopausal symptoms significantly improved. A 2-month follow-up revealed no residual complications, with the patient in good condition.
Humans
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Female
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Acupuncture Therapy
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Herpes Zoster/therapy*
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Middle Aged
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Perimenopause
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Acupuncture Points
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Head/virology*
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Face/virology*
4.Detection and sequence analysis of broad bean wilt virus 2 on Rehmannia glutinosa.
Xiao-Long DENG ; Jie YAO ; Lang QIN ; Shi-Wen DING ; Tie-Lin WANG ; Kun ZHANG ; Lei CHENG ; Zhen HE
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(7):1741-1747
To clarify the occurrence and distribution of broad bean wilt virus 2(BBWV2) on Rehmannia glutinosa, this study collected 87 R. glutinosa samples with typical symptoms of viral disease such as chlorosis and crumple from Wenxian county and Wuzhi county in Jiaozuo city, Henan province and Qiaocheng district in Bozhou city, Anhui province. The BBWV2 CP target band was amplified from 37 R. glutinosa samples by RT-PCR technology. The total detection rate reached 42.5%, among which 43.0% was detected in samples from Henan province. The detection rate in samples from Anhui province was 37.5%. 37 BBWV2 CP sequences were obtained by cloning and sequencing of BBWV2 positive samples(data has been submitted to GenBank, accession numbers: PP407959-PP407995), and the sequence analysis of these CP sequences with 91 other BBWV2 isolates in GenBank showed a high genetic diversity with a consistency rate of 70.8%-100%. Meanwhile, phylogenetic analysis showed that BBWV2 could be divided into three groups according to CP sequences, among which the BBWV2 in R. glutinosa isolates obtained in this study were all located in group 3. This study identified the differences in the occurrence, distribution, and genetic diversity of BBWV2 in R. glutinosa from Henan province and Anhui province and provided a theoretical basis for the prevention and control of BBWV2.
Rehmannia/virology*
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Phylogeny
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Plant Diseases/virology*
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China
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Fabavirus/classification*
5.Medicinal properties and compatibility application of aromatic traditional Chinese medicine monomer components based on action of volatile components against viral pneumonia.
Yin-Ming ZHAO ; Lin-Yuan WANG ; Jian-Jun ZHANG ; Chun WANG ; Yi LI ; Xiao-Fang WU ; Qi ZHANG ; Xing-Yu ZHAO ; Lin-Ze LI ; Rui-Lin LYU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(8):2013-2021
Aromatic traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) has played an important role against epidemics and viruses, and volatile components are the main components that exert the pharmacological effects of aromatic TCM. By screening the related monomer components in aromatic TCM against epidemic and viruses and analyzing and endowing TCM with medicinal properties based on its clinical application and pharmacological research according to the theoretical thinking of TCM, the key technical issues of compatibility of TCM monomer components were solved from a theoretical perspective, providing new ideas and methods for screening raw materials and formulas for the development of new TCM drugs. Based on the conditions of antiviral activity, clinical application foundation, definite therapeutic effect, and high safety, a gradient screening of aromatic TCM was carried out. Firstly, 30 aromatic TCM were screened from anti-epidemic literature and clinical trial formulas, and seven volatile monomers were further screened from them. Then, four monomer components with significant effects, namely patchouli alcohol, carvacrol, p-cymene, and eucalyptol were screened. By adopting the "four-step method for a systematic study of TCM properties", the four monomer components were endowed with medicinal properties, and compatibility and combination studies were conducted to explore the theoretical basis of monomer formulas and form monomer formulas guided by TCM theory. The screening results of volatile monomers in aromatic TCM against viral pneumonia included patchouli alcohol, carvacrol, p-cymene, and eucalyptol. The medicinal properties and compatibility theory of volatile monomer components in TCM were explored. Patchouli alcohol was the main herb, with a cool and pungent nature. It entered the lung meridian to dispel evil Qi and has the effects of aromatization, detoxification, and epidemic prevention. Carvacrol was a minister drug with a cool and pungent taste. It had the effects of aromatizing, moistening, and dissolving the exterior, as well as strengthening the spleen and stomach. p-Cymene was an adjunctive medicine with a mild and pungent nature. It entered the lungs and kidneys and had the effects of aromatic purification, cough relief, and asthma relief. Eucalyptol was also an adjunctive medicine with a pungent and warm taste. It had the functions of aromatic purification, cough relief, phlegm reduction, and pain relief. The combination of the four medicines had the effects of aromatizing, moistening, detoxifying, and epidemic prevention, as well as relieving cough and asthma and strengthening the spleen and stomach. They were used to treat viral pneumonia caused by upper respiratory tract viral infections, with symptoms such as chest tightness, cough, wheezing, fatigue, nasal congestion, runny nose, nausea, and vomiting. This study has laid a literature and theoretical foundation for further drug efficacy verification experiments, compatibility efficacy experiments, and subsequent product development and clinical applications, and it serves as an innovative practice that combines literature research, theoretical research, experimental research, and clinical practice to develop new products.
Drugs, Chinese Herbal/therapeutic use*
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Antiviral Agents/pharmacology*
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Humans
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Pneumonia, Viral/virology*
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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Volatile Organic Compounds/pharmacology*
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Animals
6.Tanreqing Capsules protect lung and gut of mice infected with influenza virus via "lung-gut axis".
Nai-Fan DUAN ; Yuan-Yuan YU ; Yu-Rong HE ; Feng CHEN ; Lin-Qiong ZHOU ; Ya-Lan LI ; Shi-Qi SUN ; Yan XUE ; Xing ZHANG ; Gui-Hua XU ; Yue-Juan ZHENG ; Wei ZHANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(8):2270-2281
This study aims to explore the mechanism of lung and gut protection by Tanreqing Capsules on the mice infected with influenza virus based on "the lung-gut axis". A total of 110 C57BL/6J mice were randomized into control group, model group, oseltamivir group, and low-and high-dose Tanreqing Capsules groups. Ten mice in each group underwent body weight protection experiments, and the remaining 12 mice underwent experiments for mechanism exploration. Mice were infected with influenza virus A/Puerto Rico/08/1934(PR8) via nasal inhalation for the modeling. The lung tissue was collected on day 3 after gavage, and the lung tissue, colon tissue, and feces were collected on day 7 after gavage for subsequent testing. The results showed that Tanreqing Capsules alleviated the body weight reduction and increased the survival rate caused by PR8 infection. Compared with model group, Tanreqing Capsules can alleviate the lung injury by reducing the lung index, alleviating inflammation and edema in the lung tissue, down-regulating viral gene expression at the late stage of infection, reducing the percentage of neutrophils, and increasing the percentage of T cells. Tanreqing Capsules relieved the gut injury by restoring the colon length, increasing intestinal lumen mucin secretion, alleviating intestinal inflammation, and reducing goblet cell destruction. The gut microbiota analysis showed that Tanreqing Capsules increased species diversity compared with model group. At the phylum level, Tanreqing Capsules significantly increased the abundance of Firmicutes and Actinobacteria, while reducing the abundance of Bacteroidota and Proteobacteria to maintain gut microbiota balance. At the genus level, Tanreqing Capsules significantly increased the abundance of unclassified_f_Lachnospiraceae while reducing the abundance of Bacteroides, Eubacterium, and Phocaeicola to maintain gut microbiota balance. In conclusion, Tanreqing Capsules can alleviate mouse lung and gut injury caused by influenza virus infection and restore the balance of gut microbiota. Treating influenza from the lung and gut can provide new ideas for clinical practice.
Animals
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal/administration & dosage*
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Mice
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Lung/metabolism*
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Mice, Inbred C57BL
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Capsules
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Orthomyxoviridae Infections/virology*
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Gastrointestinal Microbiome/drug effects*
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Male
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Humans
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Female
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Influenza A virus/physiology*
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Influenza, Human/virology*
7.Diversity, Complexity, and Challenges of Viral Infectious Disease Data in the Big Data Era: A Comprehensive Review.
Yun MA ; Lu-Yao QIN ; Xiao DING ; Ai-Ping WU
Chinese Medical Sciences Journal 2025;40(1):29-44
Viral infectious diseases, characterized by their intricate nature and wide-ranging diversity, pose substantial challenges in the domain of data management. The vast volume of data generated by these diseases, spanning from the molecular mechanisms within cells to large-scale epidemiological patterns, has surpassed the capabilities of traditional analytical methods. In the era of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, there is an urgent necessity for the optimization of these analytical methods to more effectively handle and utilize the information. Despite the rapid accumulation of data associated with viral infections, the lack of a comprehensive framework for integrating, selecting, and analyzing these datasets has left numerous researchers uncertain about which data to select, how to access it, and how to utilize it most effectively in their research.This review endeavors to fill these gaps by exploring the multifaceted nature of viral infectious diseases and summarizing relevant data across multiple levels, from the molecular details of pathogens to broad epidemiological trends. The scope extends from the micro-scale to the macro-scale, encompassing pathogens, hosts, and vectors. In addition to data summarization, this review thoroughly investigates various dataset sources. It also traces the historical evolution of data collection in the field of viral infectious diseases, highlighting the progress achieved over time. Simultaneously, it evaluates the current limitations that impede data utilization.Furthermore, we propose strategies to surmount these challenges, focusing on the development and application of advanced computational techniques, AI-driven models, and enhanced data integration practices. By providing a comprehensive synthesis of existing knowledge, this review is designed to guide future research and contribute to more informed approaches in the surveillance, prevention, and control of viral infectious diseases, particularly within the context of the expanding big-data landscape.
Big Data
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Humans
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Virus Diseases/virology*
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Artificial Intelligence
8.A Study of Flow Sorting Lymphocyte Subsets to Detect Epstein-Barr Virus Reactivation in Patients with Hematological Malignancies.
Hui-Ying LI ; Shen-Hao LIU ; Fang-Tong LIU ; Kai-Wen TAN ; Zi-Hao WANG ; Han-Yu CAO ; Si-Man HUANG ; Chao-Ling WAN ; Hai-Ping DAI ; Sheng-Li XUE ; Lian BAI
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(5):1468-1475
OBJECTIVE:
To analyze the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) load in different lymphocyte subsets, as well as clinical characteristics and outcomes in patients with hematologic malignancies experiencing EBV reactivation.
METHODS:
Peripheral blood samples from patients were collected. B, T, and NK cells were isolated sorting with magnetic beads by flow cytometry. The EBV load in each subset was quantitated by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Clinical data were colleted from electronic medical records. Survival status was followed up through outpatient visits and telephone calls. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 25.0.
RESULTS:
A total of 39 patients with hematologic malignancies were included, among whom 35 patients had undergone allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). The median time to EBV reactivation was 4.8 months (range: 1.7-57.1 months) after allo-HSCT. EBV was detected in B, T, and NK cells in 20 patients, in B and T cells in 11 patients, and only in B cells in 4 patients. In the 35 patients, the median EBV load in B cells was 2.19×104 copies/ml, significantly higher than that in T cells (4.00×103 copies/ml, P <0.01) and NK cells (2.85×102 copies/ml, P <0.01). Rituximab (RTX) was administered for 32 patients, resulting in EBV negativity in 32 patients with a median time of 8 days (range: 2-39 days). Post-treatment analysis of 13 patients showed EBV were all negative in B, T, and NK cells. In the four non-transplant patients, the median time to EBV reactivation was 35 days (range: 1-328 days) after diagnosis of the primary disease. EBV was detected in one or two subsets of B, T, or NK cells, but not simultaneously in all three subsets. These patients received a combination chemotherapy targeting at the primary disease, with 3 patients achieving EBV negativity, and the median time to be negative was 40 days (range: 13-75 days).
CONCLUSION
In hematologic malignancy patients after allo-HSCT, EBV reactivation commonly involves B, T, and NK cells, with a significantly higher viral load in B cells compared to T and NK cells. Rituximab is effective for EBV clearance. In non-transplant patients, EBV reactivation is restricted to one or two lymphocyte subsets, and clearance is slower, highlighting the need for prompt anti-tumor therapy.
Humans
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Hematologic Neoplasms/virology*
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Herpesvirus 4, Human/physiology*
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
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Virus Activation
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Lymphocyte Subsets/virology*
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Flow Cytometry
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Killer Cells, Natural/virology*
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Male
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Female
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B-Lymphocytes/virology*
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Viral Load
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Adult
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T-Lymphocytes/virology*
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Middle Aged
9.Anti-early antigen Epstein-Barr virus titer and atherosclerosis in relation to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) polymorphism rs3025039 among older Japanese individuals.
Yuji SHIMIZU ; Hirotomo YAMANASHI ; Shin-Ya KAWASHIRI ; Yuko NOGUCHI ; Nagisa SASAKI ; Seiko NAKAMICHI ; Kazuhiko ARIMA ; Yasuhiro NAGATA ; Takahiro MAEDA
Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;30():83-83
BACKGROUND:
Epstein-Barr (EB) virus infection stimulates the production of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which contributes to the progression of angiogenesis. Angiogenesis plays an important role in the development of atherosclerosis. Since serum anti-early antigen EB virus IgG (EBV EA-IgG) titer is a sign of active EB virus infection, EBV EA-IgG titer could be associated with atherosclerosis. The number of minor (T) alleles in VEGF polymorphism rs3025039 has been reported to be inversely associated with serum VEGF concentration, suggesting that rs3025039 might have a strong influence on the association between EBV EA-IgG titer and atherosclerosis. By focusing on the role of VEGF in the development of atherosclerosis, this study aimed to investigate the association between active EB virus infection and atherosclerosis.
METHODS:
A cross-sectional study of 2,661 older Japanese individuals aged 60-89 years who participated in annual health check-ups during 2017-2019 was conducted. Logistic regression was used to evaluate the association between EBV EA-IgG titer and atherosclerosis in relation to rs3025039 genotype. The influence of rs3025039 (T) allele carrier status on the association between EBV EA-IgG titer and atherosclerosis was also evaluated by using logistic regression.
RESULTS:
Among rs3025039 CC-homozygotes, with the lowest EBV EA-IgG titer tertile as the reference, the multivariable odds ratio (95% confidence interval) was 1.11 (0.82, 1.50) for the medium tertile and 1.07 (0.78, 1.47) for the high tertile. Among rs3025039 (T) allele carriers, the corresponding values were 1.44 (0.88, 2.36) and 1.88 (1.15, 3.05), respectively. There was a significant interaction between rs3025039 (T) allele carrier status and the association between EBV EA-IgG titer and atherosclerosis (adjusted p = 0.0497).
CONCLUSION
EBV EA-IgG titer was significantly positively associated with atherosclerosis only among participants who are genetically less likely to have progressive angiogenesis. An angiogenesis-related genetic factor was revealed as a determinant of the association between EBV EA-IgG titer and atherosclerosis. These findings introduce a novel concept that could explain the association between viral infection and atherosclerosis.
Humans
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Aged
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Female
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Japan/epidemiology*
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Atherosclerosis/virology*
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Aged, 80 and over
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/genetics*
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections/virology*
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Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Herpesvirus 4, Human
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Antigens, Viral/immunology*
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Antibodies, Viral/blood*
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Immunoglobulin G/blood*
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Genotype
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East Asian People
10.Tanreqing Injection Inhibits Activation of NLRP3 Inflammasome in Macrophages Infected with Influenza A Virus by Promoting Mitophagy.
Tian-Yi LIU ; Yu HAO ; Qin MAO ; Na ZHOU ; Meng-Hua LIU ; Jun WU ; Yi WANG ; Ming-Rui YANG
Chinese journal of integrative medicine 2025;31(1):19-27
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the inhibitory effect of Tanreqing Injection (TRQ) on the activation of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome in macrophages infected with influenza A virus and the underlying mechanism based on mitophagy pathway.
METHODS:
The inflammatory model of murine macrophage J774A.1 induced by influenza A virus [strain A/Puerto Rico/8/1934 (H1N1), PR8] was constructed and treated by TRQ, while the mitochondria-targeted antioxidant Mito-TEMPO and autophagy specific inhibitor 3-methyladenine (3-MA) were used as controls to intensively study the anti-inflammatory mechanism of TRQ based on mitophagy-mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS)-NLRP3 inflammasome pathway. The levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1 p20, microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 II (LC3II) and P62 proteins were measured by Western blot. The release of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) was tested by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, the mtROS level was detected by flow cytometry, and the immunofluorescence and co-localization of LC3 and mitochondria were observed under confocal laser scanning microscopy.
RESULTS:
Similar to the effect of Mito-TEMPO and contrary to the results of 3-MA treatment, TRQ could significantly reduce the expressions of NLRP3, Caspase-1 p20, and autophagy adaptor P62, promote the expression of autophagy marker LC3II, enhance the mitochondrial fluorescence intensity, and inhibit the release of mtROS and IL-1β (all P<0.01). Moreover, LC3 was co-localized with mitochondria, confirming the type of mitophagy.
CONCLUSION
TRQ could reduce the level of mtROS by promoting mitophagy in macrophages infected with influenza A virus, thus inhibiting the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome and the release of IL-1β, and attenuating the inflammatory response.
Mitophagy/drug effects*
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NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein/metabolism*
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Animals
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Macrophages/virology*
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Inflammasomes/drug effects*
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology*
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Mice
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Mitochondria/metabolism*
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Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism*
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Influenza A virus/physiology*
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Interleukin-1beta/metabolism*
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Cell Line
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Injections

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