1.Development and evaluation of classification system for drug-related problems in China
Shuang ZOU ; Tingting LU ; Lei BAO ; Yun LIAO ; Ling LI ; Ping ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(3):371-376
OBJECTIVE To establish a Chinese drug-related problem (DRP) classification system applicable to pharmacist-led pharmaceutical care in China, providing pharmacists with an effective and practical tool for pharmaceutical care. METHODS A multi-stage process was employed to construct the DRP classification system, including literature review and analysis, comparison of existing classification systems, refinement of classification items and framework development, two rounds of standard case validation, expert discussion, and system revision. The Fleiss′ kappa test was used to calculate the consistency coefficient κ, assessing the reliability of pharmacists participating in evaluating the classification system. An electronic questionnaire comprising six items was employed to evaluate the system’s applicability. RESULTS The constructed Chinese DRP classification system comprised six sections [problem(including potential problems), DRP evaluation, cause (including possible causes of potential problems), intervention, acceptance of intervention and DRP status], with 24 primary codes and 96 secondary codes. In the first round of case validation, κ values exceeded 0.4 for all sections except “intervention” and “DRP status”. In the second round, κ values exceeded 0.4 for all sections. In the applicability evaluation of the classification system, positive ratings (“strongly agree” or “agree”) exceeded 85% for all items. Specifically, positive ratings for“the classification system can provide appropriate category selection”,“ the classification system is comprehensive”,“ the classification system is convenient to use” and “the classification system is highly satisfactory” exceeded 92%. CONCLUSIONS The Chinese DRP classification system developed demonstrates both high reliability and applicability, providing an effective and practical classification tool for pharmacists in China to conduct pharmaceutical care.
2.Mechanism of transcription factor ZEB1 in the proliferation, migration, and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma cells
Yun ZHAO ; Beibei MA ; Huaxue XING ; Shaofeng HUANG ; Zhongwei ZHANG ; Bo LING
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(3):470-479
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 1 (ZEB1) on the proliferation, migration, and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma H322 cells, as well as its underlying molecular mechanisms. MethodsThe gene expression characteristics of the transcription factor ZEB1 in lung adenocarcinoma were analyzed using data from the GEO and TCGA public databases. RT-qPCR and Western blot were employed to measure mRNA and protein expression levels of ZEB1 in lung adenocarcinoma cell lines (H322, A549, 95-D) and normal human bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B). Lentiviral transduction was utilized to establish stable ZEB1-overexpressing (Oe-ZEB1) and vector control (Oe-NC) H322 cell lines. Cell proliferation was assessed using CCK-8, colony formation, and EdU assays, while apoptosis was evaluated by Hoechst33258/PI double staining. Wound healing and Transwell assays were performed to examine cell migration and invasion capabilities. Cell cycle distribution was determined by flow cytometry, and Western blot was used to analyze protein expression changes in relevant signaling pathways. ResultsThe findings from GEO and TCGA indicated that ZEB1 expression in lung adenocarcinoma varied with tumor malignancy grade. RT-qPCR and Western blot analyses revealed significantly higher ZEB1 expression in lung adenocarcinoma cell lines compared to BEAS-2B cells (P0.05). Results from the CCK-8, colony formation, EdU, wound healing, and Transwell assays demonstrated that, compared with the un-transfected control (Control) group, Oe-ZEB1 H322 cells exhibited enhanced proliferation, migration, and invasion capabilities (P0.05). Hoechst33258/PI double staining and flow cytometry analyses showed that, relative to the Control group, apoptosis was reduced in Oe-ZEB1 H322 cells (P0.05). Additionally, a decreased proportion of cells in the G1 phase and an increased proportion in the S phase were observed in Oe-ZEB1 cells, indicating accelerated cell cycle progression. Western blot analysis further revealed that, compared with the Control group, Oe-ZEB1 H322 cells exhibited upregulated expression of N-cadherin, mutant p53 (mutp53), and Cyclin D1 (P0.05), while expression levels of E-cadherin, murine double minute 2 (MDM2), and p21 were downregulated (P0.05). ConclusionOverexpression of ZEB1 promotes the proliferation, migration, and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma H322 cells and may facilitate cell cycle progression by modulating the MDM2/mutp53/p21 signaling pathway, thereby promoting the transition of cells from the G0/G1 phase to the S phase.
3.Unilateral congenital ptosis on ocular biometric parameters and refractive status in children
Yun FENG ; Shasha ZHANG ; Jiaojiao LIANG ; Feng XU ; Ping LIN ; Ling CHEN
International Eye Science 2026;26(8):1485-1490
AIM: To investigate differences in ocular biological parameters and refractive status among children with unilateral congenital ptosis.METHODS:This was a retrospective cohort study enrolling patients with unilateral congenital ptosis in the Department of Ophthalmology, Xi'an Children's Hospital between August 2018 and March 2025, with the contralateral healthy eyes serving as the control group. All patients underwent a detailed ophthalmic examination to assess the degree of ptosis and evaluate refractive errors. Biometric measurements were performed using the IOL Master 700 biometer, including axial length(AL), central corneal thickness(CCT), anterior chamber depth(ACD), lens thickness(LT), and astigmatism(AST).RESULTS:A total of 100 eyes from 100 children(affected eye group)with unilateral congenital ptosis were enrolled, and their 100 contralateral normal eyes without ptosis were set as the control group(healthy eyes group). Among the subjects, there were 67 males(67%)and 33 females(33%), with a mean age of 6.43±2.47 y; 45 affected eyes were the right eye and 55 were the left eye. Among the 100 patients, mild, moderate, and severe ptosis accounted for 7%, 21%, and 72%, respectively. The incidence of amblyopia in patients with unilateral congenital ptosis was 32%, all of which occurred in the affected eye. Compared with the healthy eye group, K2(total)and K2(severe ptosis)in eyes with severe ptosis were significantly lower(P<0.05), indicating that the cornea in the ptotic eye was flatter. In patients with moderate ptosis, the affected eye had a significantly greater corneal thickness(CCT)compared to the healthy eye(P<0.05), indicating that the corneas of eyes with moderate ptosis were thicker. The incidence of against-the-rule and oblique astigmatism in the affected eye group(39%)was significantly higher than that in the healthy eye group(14%); there was a significant difference in the corneal astigmatism axis between the affected and healthy eye groups(P<0.01). There were no differences in refractive status or biological parameters such as AL, K1, AST, ACD, and LT between the affected and healthy eyes.CONCLUSION:Congenital ptosis can affect refractive errors, lead to oblique and against-the-rule astigmatism, increase the prevalence of amblyopia, and also result in corneal thickening and flattening. However, it has minimal effects on AL, LT, and ACD.
4.Analysis of influencing factors of major adverse cardio-cerebrovascular events after drug-eluting stenting in patients with coronary artery disease
Zhao-yun MENG ; Yan-qun ZHANG ; Xiu-ling WANG
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(2):135-139
Objective:To explore the influencing factors of major adverse cardio-cerebrovascular events(MACCE)after drug-eluting stenting in patients with coronary artery disease(CAD).Methods:Retrospective study data from First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University were extracted from the Dryad database.Patients were di-vided into MACCE group(n=160)and control group(n=880)according to whether MACCE occurred during fol-low-up.Clinical data including age,gender,fibrinogen(Fg)level etc.were compared between two groups,and the variables with significant differences between two groups were substituted into Logistic regression model to screen the influencing factors of MACCE after drug eluting stenting in CAD patients.Results:Compared with pa-tients in control group,those in MACCE group had significant higher Fg level[(3.6±1.1)g/L vs.(3.4±1.0)g/L],proportions of triple-vessel coronary disease(25.6% vs.18.3%)and right coronary artery lesion(53.1% vs.41.7%)(P<0.05 or<0.01).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis indicated that Fg level(OR=1.18,95%CI 1.01~1.37,P=0.039)was the independent risk factor of MACCE after drug eluting stenting in CAD patients.The risk of MACCE after drug eluting stenting in CAD patients significantly increased when the Fg level was>3.27 g/L.Conclusion:High Fg level is the independent risk factor of MACCE after drug eluting stenting in CAD patients.
5.Application of the Anderson sampler in the inspection for the filtration efficiency for bacteria in medical mask
Di LEI ; Chen WANG ; Minjuan ZHANG ; Cunlin LONG ; Jian REN ; Zhijie ZHAO ; Yuwei LI ; Yun LING ; Xiaoning SUN ; Jing ZHAO
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(3):160-163
The medical mask,which is used as an important tool of preventing the spread of respiratory diseases,can effectively block the transmission of biological aerosols.The detection for the filtration efficiency of bacteria in medical mask is particular importance.The Andersen sampler,is one kind of device that samples microbial aerosols,is widely used in the inspection for the filtration efficiency for bacteria in medical masks.It mainly consists of six impactors with different pore sizes.It simulates the deposition process of the most of particles at different positions in respiratory system through the bacterial particles in biological aerosols impact respectively the surface of petri dishes with agar under different pore sizes.This paper explored the development background,structure and sampling principle,operation and counting procedures of the Andersen sampler,as well as its application and importance in the inspection for the filtration efficiency for bacteria in medical mask.
6.Quantitative transmitting rules of benchmark samples of Ganjiang Lingzhu Decoction
Yun LIU ; Ting LI ; Ling LI ; Lu SUI ; Yue DING ; Tong ZHANG
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2025;47(5):1413-1420
AIM To invesigate the quantitative transmitting rules of benchmark samples of Ganjiang Lingzhu Decoction.METHODS HPLC fingerprints were established,after which principal component analysis and partial least squares discriminant analysis were performed.The contents of 6-gingerol,liquiritin and glycyrrhizic acid were determined,after which their transfer rates and dry paste rate were calculated.RESULTS There were 22 common peaks in the fingerprints for 15 batches of benchmark samples with the similarities of more than 0.9.Various batches of benchmark samples were clustered into 3 categories,4 principal components demonstrated the accumulative variance contribution rate of 92.676%,and liquiritin made a great contribution to grouping.In various batches of medicinal materials-decoction pieces,decoction pieces-standard decoctions and standard decoctions-benchmark samples,the transfer rates of 6-gingerol were 84.72%-100.00%,14.29%-24.14%,88.60%-99.36%,those of liquiritin were 74.38%-100.00%,38.54%-64.20%,96.91%-100.30%,and those of glycyrrhizic acid were 68.28%-103.27%,28.48%-49.79%,92.93%-100.49%,the dry paste rate was 13.75%-16.41%.CONCLUSION The preparation process for benchmark samples of Ganjiang Lingzhu Decoction is stable,6-gingerol,liquiritin and glycyrrhizic acid can be taken as their quality markers.Fingerprint combined with content determination can provides a reference for the quality control of Ganjiang Lingzhu Decoction and their related preparations.
7.Relationship between serum apolipoprotein A1, cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen-4, pro-inflammatory protein S100A9 and prognosis in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome
Qiuning BU ; Chao LING ; Yun LIU ; Yu ZHANG ; Cuihua MA
Clinical Medicine of China 2025;41(5):348-352
Objective:To investigate the relationship between serum apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1), cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen-4 (CTLA-4), proinflammatory protein S100A9 (S100A9) and prognosis in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).Methods:122 MDS patients visited Qinhuangdao First Hospital from January 2020 to January 2021 were selected as the research objects. After three years of follow up, patients were divided into survival group and death group based on survival status. The differences in ApoA1, CTLA-4, and S100A9 between the death group and the survival group were compared. Measurement data with normal distribution was expressed as " xˉ±s", independent sample t-test was used on comparison between groups. Counting data was expressed as rate or composition ratio, χ2 test was used on comparison between groups. Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analysis were used to analyze factors related to death. Results:There was no lost to follow up patients after three years of follow up. Among those 122 patients, 92 survived and 30 died. The ratio of bone marrow primitive cells>5%, IPSS-R score, serum CTLA-4, and S100A9 levels in the survival group were (2.89±2.15), (3.13±1.95) points, (5.12±1.59) μg/L, (1643.98±429.65)ng/L, respectively, lower than (5.67±3.76), (5.12±2.36) points, (28.67±6.98) μg/L, (2895.64±553.62) ng/L in the death group ( t=5.03, 4.60, 30.27, 12.87, respectively, all P<0.01). The relative high-risk ratio of IPSS-R stratification in the survival group was 63.04%,(58/92) which was lower than the 86.67%(26/30) in the death group ( χ2=5.89, P=0.015). The absolute values of hemoglobin, lymphocytes and neutrophils, and values of platelets and ApoA1 in the survival group were(86.74±12.69)g/L, (1.41±0.23)×10 9/L, (1.42±0.55)×10 9/L, (59.98±21.37)×10 9/L, (1.09±0.40) g/L respectively, which were higher than (65.58±10.89)g/L, (0.68±0.17)×10 9/L, (0.96±0.31)×10 9/L, (42.85±20.95)×10 9/L, (0.91±0.36)g/L in the death group ( t=8.20, 16.00, 4.35, 7.90, 2.19; respectively, P<0.001, <0.001, <0.001, <0.001, =0.030). Multivariate Logistic regression model analysis showed that, bone marrow blasts cells>5% ( OR=1.732, 95% CI: 1.188~2.523, P=0.004), relatively high IPSS-R stratification ( OR=1.815, 95% CI: 1.332~2.474, P<0.001), high IPSS-R score ( OR=1.785, 95% CI: 1.259~2.529, P=0.001), high CTLA-4 level ( OR=2.156, 95% CI: 1.482~3.134, P<0.001) and high S100A9 level ( OR=1.787, 95% CI: 1.218~2.625, P=0.003) were risk factors for poor prognosis in MDS patients, while high ApoA1 level ( OR=0.785, 95% CI: 0.658~0.937, P=0.007) was a protective factor ( P<0.05). Conclusion:The decrease in ApoA1 levels and the increase in CTLA-4 and S100A9 levels in MDS patients are associated with poor prognosis.
8.CT manifestations of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome
Zhaohong YANG ; Fan ZHANG ; Shulin MA ; Weijian YUN ; Jian LING ; Rongjing WANG ; Jian GUAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(3):434-438
Objective To observe CT manifestations of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome(FHCS).Methods Data of 23 patients with FHCS were retrospectively analyzed,and non-enhanced and enhanced abdominal and pelvic CT manifestations were observed.Results All 23 cases were found with pelvic inflammation,peritonitis,perihepatic inflammation,as well as abdominal and pelvic adhesion.The main manifestations of pelvic inflammation included pelvic effusion(23/23,100%),inflammatory changes of uterus and accessories(17/23,73.91%),and the latter presented as tubal thickening(8/17,47.06%)or tubal cystic dilatation and effusion(9/17,52.94%),with ovarian enlargement(8/9,88.89%)or nodules on uterine surface(1/9,11.11%).The main CT manifestations of peritonitis were peritoneal thickening(23/23,100%)and peritoneal nodules(15/23,65.22%),of perihepatic inflammation were mainly liver capsule enhancement(23/23,100%),subcapsular transient perfusion abnormality(16/23,69.57%),perihepatic effusion(20/23,86.96%)and perihepatic"violin-string sign"(16/23,69.57%).No inflammation in the bare area of liver was noticed.Among 23 cases,3 cases(3/23,13.04%)complicated with mechanical ileus,19 cases(19/23,82.61%)were accompanied by mesenteric or retroperitoneal lymph nodes enlargement with uniform or circular enhancement.Conclusion The main CT manifestations of FHCS included pelvic inflammation,peritonitis,perihepatic inflammation,as well as abdominal and pelvic adhesion,having certain characteristics.
9.Research on Turning Structures for Lossless Ion Manipulations of Small Molecules
Qing LIU ; Qian PENG ; Yun-Jing ZHANG ; Ling-Feng LI ; Xing-Li HE ; Peng LI
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2025;53(1):47-54
Travelling wave structures for lossless ion manipulations(TW-SLIM)employ travelling wave electric fields to propel ions forward,enabling exceptionally long transmission paths and holding great potential for applications in material transportation and separation.In this study,different from previous studies focusing on the transport performance of macromolecules such as proteins in TW-SLIM,the transmission performance of small molecules(<200 amu)was investigated and analyzed in the turning TW-SLIM through the COMSOL simulation platform,to explore the influence of electrostatic field of protective electrode and radio frequency(RF)electric field on ion transport efficiency,and obtain the optimal value.Compared to macromolecules,small molecules required lower voltage amplitudes from guard electrodes but stricter requirements in terms of the peak-to-peak amplitude and frequency of RF voltage for lossless transmission.Using dimethyl methylphosphonate(DMMP)as a sample and testing it on the TW-SLIM experimental platform,when the protective voltage amplitude was 5 V and the peak-to-peak voltage of the radio-frequency electrode was 440 V at 1.5 MHz,the ion transmission efficiency reached 100%,achieving lossless transmission.The experimental results provided valuable references for application of TW-SLIM in separation and detection of small molecular substances,such as explosives and drugs.
10.Research of Atmospheric Pressure Ion Heat Induced Dissociation Technology
Tian-Xin XIAN ; Tian-Yi ZHAO ; Sen TIAN ; Yun-Jing ZHANG ; Xing-Li HE ; Peng LI ; Ling-Feng LI
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2025;53(4):568-578
In the field of substance detection,ion dissociation techniques have become crucial for enhancing qualitative accuracy.By applying external energy to induce dissociation of ions in the substance being analyzed,the internal structural information can be obtained,thereby improving qualitative capabilities.Current research on ion dissociation techniques primarily focuses on tandem mass spectrometry,which typically requires a vacuum environment.However,research on ambient ion dissociation techniques is less developed,with some progress made in the field of tandem ion mobility spectrometry.Recently,the development of field-induced dissociation(FID)in this area has enabled ambient dissociation of various explosive and volatile alcohol ions.Nevertheless,the limitation imposed by the maximum breakdown field of air restricts the energy of the electric field,making it challenging to dissociate ions with high energy requirements,such as those of drugs.To address this issue,in this work,an ambient heat-induced dissociation(HID)technique based on high temperatures was proposed,in which an ambient ion heat-induced dissociation unit was developed and integrated into a home-made ion trap mass spectrometer.Experiments were conducted on four representative drug samples,e.g.methamphetamine,heroin,cocaine,and ketamine.The parent ions mass spectra,low vacuum collision-induced dissociation(CID)mass spectra and ambient HID mass spectra for each sample were obtained.By analyzing and comparing the fragmentation products from ambient and low vacuum dissociation,the feasibility of the ambient HID technique was verified.This technique provided a method for ion dissociation in single mass analyzers without tandem mass spectrometry capability and offered a new research direction for the future development of tandem ion mobility spectrometry.

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