1.Research progress on the chemical constituents,pharmacological mechanisms and clinical application of Jiegeng decoction
Yun HUANG ; Shunwang HUANG ; Jinwei QIAO ; Qian XU ; Xiaoming GAO ; Xuemei BAO ; Manqin YANG ; Ruonan XIE ; Ming CAI
China Pharmacy 2025;36(18):2348-2352
Jiegeng decoction is a classic prescription composed of two Chinese medicinal herbs: Platycodon grandiflorum and Glycyrrhiza uralensis. It has the efficacy of diffusing lung qi, resolving phlegm, relieving sore throat and discharging pus, and is commonly used in the treatment of respiratory diseases such as cough and pharyngodynia. This article reviews the chemical components, pharmacological mechanisms and clinical applications of Jiegeng decoction. It was found that Jiegeng decoction contains triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, glycosides, acids, and other components, with platycodin D, platycodin D2, glycyrrhizic acid, glycyrrhetinic acid, liquiritin, etc., serving as the main active pharmaceutical ingredients. Jiegeng decoction and its chemical constituents exert anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting signaling pathways such as nuclear factor-κB and mitogen- activated protein kinases, and demonstrate anti-tumor activities through mechanisms like modulating the tumor immune microenvironment and promoting cancer cell apoptosis. Additionally, it exhibits various pharmacological actions including antibacterial, antiviral, and antioxidant effects. Clinically, Jiegeng decoction, its modified prescription and compound combinations are widely used in the treatment of respiratory diseases such as cough, pneumonia, and pharyngitis, as well as digestive system disorders like constipation.
2.Construction of nursing quality evaluation criteria for orthopaedic trauma specialty
Jiahui LI ; Dan KONG ; Yuan GAO ; Wensu WANG ; Yu′e CHEN ; Xuemei CHEN ; Xiaojie FU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(9):665-672
Objective:To establish the evaluation criteria for the quality of nursing care in orthopaedic trauma specialties, and to provide a basis for scientific evaluation of the quality of nursing care in orthopaedic trauma specialties.Methods:From February to October 2023, John Hopkinson evidence-based method was used to synthesize the evidence, clinical investigation and semi-structured interview were used to draw up the "quality standard of nursing care in orthopaedic trauma specialty", and two rounds of Delphi method of expert inquiry were used to screen, demonstrate and calibrate the evaluation standard of nursing quality in orthopaedic trauma specialty.Results:The questionnaire recovery rate of 2 rounds of expert consultation was 100.00%, the coefficient of familiarity and authority of 2 rounds of expert consultation were 0.92 and 0.93. Through 2 rounds of expert letter consultation, the quality evaluation criteria of orthopaedic trauma specialist care were established, including 3 first-level indicators (structural quality, process quality and outcome quality), 22 second-level indicators and 85 third-level indicators.Conclusions:The process of constructing the evaluation standard of nursing quality in orthopaedic trauma specialty is scientific and reliable, which can provide standard guidance for clinical practice and is conducive to the development of specialized nursing.
3.Effect of Coptisine on PI3K/Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway in Chronic Atrophic Gastritis Rats
Jie WANG ; Pengli DU ; Jiaqi DONG ; Yuewei YANG ; Yunxiao GAO ; Hongyu MA ; Xuemei JIA ; Yuxi GUO ; Bolin LI ; Qian YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(18):117-124
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic effect and mechanism of coptisine on chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) in rats based on the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway. MethodA CAG rat model was induced by multiple factors, including sodium salicylate, N-methyl-N′-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (MNNG), and irregular feeding. The successfully modeled rats were randomly divided into the model group, folic acid group, and high- and low-dose coptisine groups. The high- and low-dose coptisine groups were given coptisine (50, 10 mg·kg-1, respectively), and the folic acid group was given folic acid at 2 mg·kg-1 for 60 days. The pathological changes were detected by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. The ultrastructure of gastric mucosal cells was observed by electron microscopy. Serum pepsinogen Ⅰ (PGⅠ), pepsinogen Ⅱ (PGⅡ), and PGⅠ/PGⅡ ratio (PGR) were detected by immunoturbidimetry. Serum gastrin-17 (G-17) level was detected by radioimmunoassay. The content of interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in serum of rats was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELSIA). Western blot analysis was used to detect the expression levels of TGF-β1, PI3K, phosphorylated-Akt (p-Akt), mTOR, and phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN) in gastric mucosa. The mRNA levels of TGF-β1, PI3K, Akt, mTOR, PTEN, microtubule-associated protein light chain 3Ⅱ (LC3Ⅱ), and Beclin-1 were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group showed atrophy and reduced number of intrinsic glands in the gastric mucosal tissues, as well as inflammatory cell infiltration. The ultrastructure of gastric mucosal cells in the model group displayed nuclear condensation, reduced and swollen mitochondria, and abnormal structure. The serum levels of G-17, PGⅠ, PGR, and the protein and mRNA levels of PTEN in gastric tissues were significantly lower in the model group (P<0.01), while serum levels of IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, and the protein and mRNA levels of TGF-β1, PI3K, Akt, and mTOR in gastric tissues were significantly higher (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, various drug intervention groups showed different degrees of improvement in pathological damage and gastric mucosal cell ultrastructure, significantly increased serum levels of G-17, PGⅠ, and PGR (P<0.05,P<0.01), and significantly decreased levels of IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α (P<0.05,P<0.01). The high-dose coptisine group significantly downregulated the protein and mRNA levels of TGF-β1, PI3K, Akt, and mTOR (P<0.05,P<0.01). ConclusionBerberine has a therapeutic effect on CAG in rats, possibly exerting a protective effect on gastric mucosa by inhibiting inflammation and blocking the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.
4.Expert consensus on clinical application of 177Lu-prostate specific membrane antigen radio-ligand therapy in prostate cancer
Guobing LIU ; Weihai ZHUO ; Yushen GU ; Zhi YANG ; Yue CHEN ; Wei FAN ; Jianming GUO ; Jian TAN ; Xiaohua ZHU ; Li HUO ; Xiaoli LAN ; Biao LI ; Weibing MIAO ; Shaoli SONG ; Hao XU ; Rong TIAN ; Quanyong LUO ; Feng WANG ; Xuemei WANG ; Aimin YANG ; Dong DAI ; Zhiyong DENG ; Jinhua ZHAO ; Xiaoliang CHEN ; Yan FAN ; Zairong GAO ; Xingmin HAN ; Ningyi JIANG ; Anren KUANG ; Yansong LIN ; Fugeng LIU ; Cen LOU ; Xinhui SU ; Lijun TANG ; Hui WANG ; Xinlu WANG ; Fuzhou YANG ; Hui YANG ; Xinming ZHAO ; Bo YANG ; Xiaodong HUANG ; Jiliang CHEN ; Sijin LI ; Jing WANG ; Yaming LI ; Hongcheng SHI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024;31(5):844-850,封3
177Lu-prostate specific membrane antigen(PSMA)radio-ligand therapy has been approved abroad for advanced prostate cancer and has been in several clinical trials in China.Based on domestic clinical practice and experimental data and referred to international experience and viewpoints,the expert group forms a consensus on the clinical application of 177Lu-PSMA radio-ligand therapy in prostate cancer to guide clinical practice.
5.Subacute exposure to DEHP leads to impaired decidual reaction and exacerbates the risk of early miscarriage in mice
Qiuju LIU ; Liping TAN ; Liu YUAN ; Xuemei CHEN ; Fangfang LI ; Junlin HE ; Rufei GAO
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2024;53(3):331-341
Objective:To investigate the effect of subacute exposure of Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate(DEHP)on endometrial decidualization and early pregnancy miscarriage in mice.Methods:CD1 mice were orally administrated with 300(low-dose group),1000(medium-dose group),or 3000 mg·kg-1·d-1 DEHP(1/10 LD50,high-dose group)for 28 days,respectively.An early natural pregnancy model and an artificially induced decidualization model were established.The uterine tissues were collected on D7 of natural pregnancy and D8 of artificially induced decidualization,respectively.The effects of a subacute exposure to DEHP on the decidualization of mice were detected by HE staining,Masson staining,TUNEL assay,and Western blotting.A model of spontaneous abortion was constructed in mice after subacute exposure to 300 mg·kg-1·d-1 DEHP,and the effect of impaired decidualization on pregnancy was investigated by observing the pregnancy outcome on the 10th day of gestation.Results:Compared with the control group,the conception rate was significantly decreased in the high-dose DEHP subacute exposure group(P<0.05).HE staining showed that,compared with the control group,the decidual stromal cells in the low-and medium-dose exposure groups were disorganized,the nuclei of the cells were irregular,the cytoplasmic staining was uneven,and the number of polymorphonuclear cells was significantly reduced.Masson staining showed that compared with the control group,the collagen fibers in the decidua region of the DEHP low-dose group and the medium-dose group were more distributed,more abundant and more disorderly.TUNEL assay showed increased apoptosis in the decidua area compared to the control group.Western blotting showed that the expression of BMP2,a marker molecule for endometrial decidualization,was significantly reduced(P<0.05 or P<0.01).The abortion rate and embryo resorption rate were increased,and the number of embryos,uterine wet weight,uterine area and placenta wet weight were decreased in DEHP low-dose group compared to the control group stimulated by mifepristone,an abortifacient drug(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion:Subacute exposure to DEHP leads to impaired endometrial decidualization during early pregnancy and exacerbates the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in mice.
6.Effects of best evidence-based practice for rehabilitation exercises in patients undergoing surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis
Dongyue GAO ; Yaping DING ; Xuemei ZENG ; Yun YOU ; Jing ZHUO ; Jinfeng ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(23):3139-3146
Objective:To explore the clinical effects of the best evidence-based practice plan for rehabilitation exercises in patients undergoing surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) .Methods:Guided by the evidence-based practice model of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Center for Evidence-Based Healthcare in Australia, the best evidence was combined with the clinical context to develop quality review indicators for clinical practice. In December 2022, a baseline review was conducted with 30 patients undergoing surgery for LSS (before evidence application). From December 2022 to February 2023, the baseline review results were analyzed to identify facilitating and obstructive factors between the current status and the review indicators, and improvement strategies were implemented based on available resources. In February 2023, another 30 patients (after evidence application) were selected to evaluate the post-application effects. The Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) score, General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) score, and quality of life scores were compared between the two groups at 24 hours, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months postoperatively. The execution rate of clinical quality review indicators and the knowledge scores on rehabilitation exercises of 25 nurses before and after training were also compared.Results:There were no statistically significant differences in JOA scores, ODI, TSK scores, GSES scores, and quality of life scores between the two groups at 24 hours postoperatively ( P > 0.05). However, there were statistically significant differences in these scores at 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively ( P< 0.01). After evidence application, the execution rate of seven clinical quality review indicators improved, and the knowledge scores on rehabilitation exercises of the 25 nurses increased significantly ( P< 0.05) . Conclusions:The evidence-based practice for rehabilitation exercises in patients undergoing surgery for LSS is safe and feasible. It standardizes evidence-based nursing practice behavior, enhances nurses' knowledge levels, effectively improves postoperative lumbar function, promotes physical rehabilitation, and enhances the quality of life.
7.Correlation of family discharge readiness and discharge guidance quality in families of children with nephropathy
Yan WANG ; Mei ZHANG ; Yu GAO ; Xuemei MI ; Xiaojuan YANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2024;33(5):452-457
Objective:To investigate the levels of family discharge readiness and discharge education quality in families of children with nephropathy, and to analyze the correlation between family discharge readiness and discharge education quality.Methods:From January to December in 2022, the primary caregivers of children with nephropathy in a tertiary hospital in Yinchuan( n=107) were investigated by general data questionnaire, Chinese version of readiness for hospital discharge scale-parent form and Chinese version of quality of discharge teaching scale-parent form.SPSS 26.0 software was used for statistical description of the data, Pearson correlation analysis was used for correlation between family discharge readiness and discharge guidance quality, and multiple linear stepwise regression analysis was used to identify factors affecting discharge readiness. Results:The total score of family discharge readiness was (130.90±10.69), and quality of discharge education was (140.99±6.31).Pearson correlation analysis showed that there was a positive correlation between family discharge readiness and discharge education quality ( r=0.962, P<0.05).The results of multiple linear regression showed that the quality of discharge education( β=0.973), length of hospital stay for the patients( β=0.987), primary caregivers( β=0.078) and their cultural levels( β=-0.093) were the main influencing factors on discharge readiness (all P<0.05). Conclusion:The quality of discharge education could significantly affect discharge readiness of children with nephropathy.Medical staff should improve the quality of discharge education and guidance, so as to promote the caregivers to be prepared for discharge and reduce unplanned re-admissions.
8.Advances in construction and applications of quantitative adverse outcome pathways in toxicology
Mintao LI ; Jiahui CHEN ; Beibei JIANG ; Jie GAO ; Jiali ZOU ; Qianru ZHOU ; Xiaofeng YAN ; Shuquan LUO ; Huadong ZHANG ; Jinyao CHEN ; Xuemei LIAN ; Jiao HUO
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2024;38(6):473-480
"Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century—A Vision and Strategy"proposed by the National Research Council of US has brought innovative directives and objectives for toxicity evaluation and risk assessment,pushing forward the next generation of toxicity testing and risk assessment.In this initiative,the concept of adverse outcome pathways(AOPs)has emerged as a prominent methodology,capturing the attention of toxicologists and researchers due to its promising applications in recent years.The quantitative AOP(qAOP)is an extension of the adverse outcome pathway,which is built upon the foundational qualitative adverse outcome pathway model and leverages mathematical frame-works to depict dose-response and/or response-response relationships.This article reviews the princi-ples and advancement surrounding qAOP,introduceds two prevalent methodologies for constructing qAOP,Bayesian network models and regression models,and demonstrates diverse applications of qAOP.Actual cases are used to underscore the transformative role of qAOP in contemporary toxicology and risk assessment practices.
9.Relationship between tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes,PD-1 and PD-L1 expression with the prognosis of peritoneal mesothelioma
Yue CHEN ; Xuemei DU ; Zhonghe JI ; Ying GAO ; Zhiran YANG ; Huamin QIN
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2024;40(8):828-833
Purpose To investigate the relationship be-tween the expressions of CD3,CD4,CD8,CD20,CD68,PD-1 and PD-L1 and the clinical prognosis of peritoneal mesothelioma(PM).Methods Clinical data of 69 PM patients were collect-ed.EnVision two-step immunohistochemical method was used to detect the expression of CD3,CD4,CD8,CD20,CD68,PD-1 and PD-L1 in PM.Associations between expression levels and survival were estimated by univariate and multivariate Cox pro-portional-hazards models.Results There were no significant differences in the expressions of CD3,CD4,CD8,CD20,CD68,and PD-1 in tumor infiltrating lymphocytes(TILs)of ep-ithelioid and non-epithelioid PM.The expression of PD-L1 in non-epithelioid PM TILs was higher than that in epithelioid PM TILs,but the difference was not statistically significant.The median overall survival(mOS)time of PM was 19.1 months.Multivariate models identified asbestos exposure(P=0.002),PCI score(P=0.034),histological type(P=0.036),and CD4 expression(P=0.043)was independent prognostic factors for PM.Conclusion Asbestos exposure,PCI score,histologi-cal type and CD4 expression in TILs may exert significant im-pacts on survival of PM patients.
10.Development and validation of the joint function and health assessment scale for juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Linyin ZHENG ; Liya GAO ; Yu ZHANG ; Chong LUO ; Xi YANG ; Junjun WANG ; Dawei LIU ; Li XU ; Xuemei TANG
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2024;62(12):1169-1175
Objective:To develop, validate and initially apply a joint function and health assessment scale for juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients.Methods:The first draft of the juvenile idiopathic arthritis joint function and health assessment scale was developed through literature analysis, discussion by the research team, semi-structured interviews, Delphi expert correspondence. From March to June 2024, a total of 260 children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis or their parents were prospectively recruited from Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Children′s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University by convenience sampling method for pre-investigation and formal investigation.The reliability and validity of the scale were tested by item analysis, reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis, content validity and criterion validity analysis, and the responsiveness of the scale to clinical changes was evaluated by estimating the minimum clinically important difference, and finally the formal scale was formed.Results:The juvenile idiopathic arthritis joint function and health assessment scale included disease activity assessment, daily activity and function assessment, pain, fatigue and disease outcome assessment, with a total of 5 dimensions and 24 items, in which the functional assessment subscale included 4 secondary dimensions and 18 items. The Cronbach′s α coefficient of the function assessment subscale was 0.88, the fold-half reliability was 0.86, and the test-retest reliability after 2-4 weeks was 0.84; the item-level content validity index was 0.80-1.00, and the scale-level content validity index was 0.93. Exploratory factor analysis extracted 4 common factors with a cumulative variance contribution of 70.0%. Preliminary application indicated the functional assessment subscale was moderately correlated with childhood health assessment questionnaire ( r=0.70, P<0.05), the total scale was strongly correlated with juvenile arthritis disease activity score-27 ( r=0.92, P<0.05), and moderately correlated with both active and limited joint count ( r=0.77, 0.68, both P<0.05). Reactivity analysis suggested that the minimum clinically important difference between the two visits of 41 children with clinical improvement and 25 children with disease activity was 0.49 (0.44, 0.54) and 0.51 (0.43, 0.58). Conclusion:The juvenile idiopathic arthritis joint function and health assessment scale has good reliability and validity, and has certain responsiveness to clinical changes, is simple and operable, and can be used as a tool for assessing joint function in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

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