1.The implementation situations, opportunities, and challenges of China’s integrated elderly care and medical services model and comprehensive care for the elderly
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(3):289-295
China’s integrated elderly care and medical services model is mainly reflected in the close cooperation between medical institutions and pension institutions, providing comprehensive care services for the elderly, and has been promoted nationwide. However, this model still faces challenges, such as uneven resource distribution, inconsistent service standards, and a lack of talent. As the aging process of the population deepens continuously, the demand for integrated elderly care and medical services has increased, and relevant policies issued by the government and social concerns have brought development opportunities for this model. Scientific and technological advancements will also promote the development of integrated elderly care and medical services towards intelligence and personalization. It is expected that continuous investment in policies, capital, technology, and other aspects will be made to promote the standardization, specialization, and popularization of services to meet the needs of the elderly and improve their quality of life. The joint efforts of all sectors of society are also needed to continuously innovate service models and improve service levels, to effectively address the challenges brought by an aging society.
2.Analysis on Quality Standard of Hedyotis Herba Dispensing Granules Based on Standard Decoction
Jinghua ZHANG ; Nana WU ; Yanan LYU ; Guiyun CAO ; Jiacheng XU ; Yongqiang LIN ; Xiaodi DONG ; Jinxin LI ; Zhaoqing MENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):210-217
ObjectiveTo establish the specific chromatogram and quantitative analysis of multi-components by single-marker(QAMS) based on linear calibration using two reference substances(LCTRS), explore the consistency between Hedyotis Herba dispensing granules and standard decoction, and evaluate the quality of the dispensing granules. MethodsHigh performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) specific chromatogram was established based on 15 batches of Hedyotis Herba standard decoction and 10 batches of the dispensing granules, and LCTRS was used to locate chromatographic peaks. The actual retention times of 7 characteristic peaks in the specific chromatogram was measured on 24 different types of C18 columns, taking deacetyl asperulosidic acid and asperulosidic acid as the dual standard compounds, the retention times of the other 5 characteristic peaks were predicted and validated. Based on this, QAMS was developed to determine the contents of four components(deacetyl asperulosidic acid, deacetyl asperulosidic acid methyl ester, asperulosidic acid, and p-coumaric acid). Then, the relative correction factors of deacetyl asperulosidic acid, deacetyl asperulosidic acid methyl ester and p-coumaric acid were calculated using the reference peak of asperulosidic acid in the dual standard compounds, and each component was quantified accordingly. Finally, the consistency between the dispensing granules and standard decoction was assessed by taking extract rate of the standard decoction, consistency of the specific chromatograms, contents and transfer rates of the indicator components as indexes, and the quality of the dispensing granules was evaluated. ResultsThere were 7 common peaks in the characteristic chromatogram of samples of Hedyotis Herba standard decoction and the dispensing granules, and four of them were identified by reference standards, namely deacetyl asperulosidic acid(peak 1), deacetyl asperulosidic acid methyl ester(peak 3), asperulosidic acid(peak 6) and p-coumaric acid(peak 7). The similarity between the dispensing granules and the standard decoction was >0.9. The absolute deviation in the predicted retention time for each component by LCTRS was lower than that of the relative retention time method. The extract rate of the 15 batches of Hedyotis Herba standard decoction ranged from 7.89% to 14.60%, the contents of deacetyl asperulosidic acid, deacetyl asperulosidic acid methyl ester, asperulosidic acid and p-coumaric acid were 6.62-19.70, 3.83-17.99, 1.57-6.69, 1.62-4.52 mg·g-1, and the transfer rates of these components from decoction pieces to the standard decoction were 22.89%-39.60%, 34.03%-62.24%, 24.25%-43.70%, and 40.58%-73.71%, respectively. The extract rate, index component contents and transfer rates from decoction pieces to the three batches of Hedyotis Herba dispensing granules(P1-P3), produced by manufacturer A, were similar to those of the standard decoction prepared from the same batch of decoction pieces, and all fell within the specified range. The contents of the 4 indicator components in 7 batches of the dispensing granules(P4-P10) from manufacturers B-E were all within the range of the content converted from the standard decoction based on the quantity of the dispensing granules. ConclusionThe established specific chromatogram and QAMS based on LCTRS are reasonable and reliable. Based on the evaluation indicators of standard decoction yield, consistency of specific chromatograms, contents and transfer rates of the four index components, the 10 batches of Hedyotis Herba dispensing granules from various manufacturers have exhibited good consistency with the standard decoction, indicating that the current production process is relatively reasonable.
3.Effects of dexmedetomidine in perioperative period on pain, oxidative stress and adverse reactions after radical breast cancer surgery
Hong LI ; Jianjian LIU ; Shumin WEI ; Mujiao XI ; Fazhan ZHANG ; Shoukai ZONG ; Nana CHI ; Qingxiang CAO
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2024;18(1):104-108
Objective:To explore the effects of dexmedetomidine (DEX) on postoperative pain, oxidative stress and adverse reactions in patients undergoing radical mastectomy.Methods:A total of 90 patients with breast cancer who received radical surgical treatment in our hospital from Jun. 2022 to Jun. 2023 were prospectively included as research objects and randomly divided into 3 groups with 30 patients in each group. DEX group was applied before, during and after surgery, respectively. The levels of pain visual analogue scale (VAS), Richmonation sedation score (RASS), superoxide dismu-tase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were recorded.Results:The recovery time and extubation time in preoperative and intraoperative DEX group were significantly lower than those in postoperative DEX group, and the awakening time and extubation time in preoperative DEX group were significantly lower than those in intraoperative DEX group ( F value was 48.62 and 53.98, respectively, P<0.001). At 1 h, 6 h and 12 h after surgery, the VAS and RASS scores of patients in the preoperative and intraoperative DEX group were significantly lower than those in the postoperative DEX group, compared with those in the intraoperative DEX group. The VAS and RASS scores in the DEX group were significantly decreased ( F value: 62.34, 55.24, 69.26, 36.82, 24.20, 39.97, P<0.001). At 24h after surgery, there was no significant difference in VAS and RASS scores among the three groups ( F value was 0.45 and 0.81, respectively, P value was 0.613 and 0.418). Immediately after surgery, 24 h after surgery, 72 h after surgery, the SOD level of DEX group was significantly higher than that of DEX group before and during surgery ( F value was 29.37, 33.24, 10.35, P<0.001). MDA levels were significantly lower than those in postoperative DEX group ( F value was 30.52, 41.27, 8.26, P<0.001). There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative adverse reactions among all groups ( P>0.05) . Conclusion:Preoperative and intraoperative application of DEX can reduce postoperative pain and oxidative stress in breast cancer patients, help patients recover quickly after surgery, and preoperative application is superior to intraoperative application.
4.Enhanced tumoricidal activity of PD-1 antibody-secreting c-Met CAR-T cells against pancreatic cancer cells
Jingting MIN ; Shang PENG ; Nana DU ; Ran AN ; Xiangcheng ZHEN ; Jiawei CAO ; Chenhang ZHOU ; Zhenghong LI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(10):1976-1984
Objective To construct c-Met CAR-T cells secreting PD-1 antibodies to reduce immune inhibitory effect of tumor cells and enhance the efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy against pancreatic cancer.Methods Kaplan-Meier Plotter,GEPIA,and Timer 2.0 bioinformatics databases were used to analyze c-Met expression in pancreatic cancer and its correlation with survival and immune infiltration status.In clinical samples of pancreatic cancer and pancreatic cancer Aspc-1 cells,c-Met and PD-L1 expressions were detected using immunohistochemistry or flow cytometry.Using gene editing technology,PD-1 secretory antibodies and HIS tags were linked to second-generation c-Met CAR molecules to construct PD-1/c-Met CAR plasmids,which were then packaged into lentiviruses for infection of activated T cells.The positive rate and cell subset distribution of CAR-T cells were analyzed with flow cytometry,and secretory PD-1 antibodies in cell supernatants were detected using Western blotting.The target cell killing efficiency and proliferative activity of the modified CAR-T cells were evaluated after activation,and cytokine secretion was analyzed using ELISA.Results The expression of c-Met was significantly higher in pancreatic cancer than in normal tissues,and its expression level was negatively correlated with the patients'survival and positively correlated with immune cell infiltration.The clinical samples of pancreatic cancer tissues expressed significantly higher levels of c-Met and PD-L1 than the adjacent tissues,and 90.7%and 57.7%of Aspc-1 cells were positive for c-Met and PD-L1,respectively.The constructed PD-1/c-Met CAR-T cells were capable of secreting PD-1 antibodies and showed a significantly higher killing efficiency against tumor cells than c-Met CAR-T cells at an effector-to-target ratio of 20:1,with also a higher proliferative activity after target cell stimulation and higher levels of IL-2 and TNF-α secretin.Conclusion PD-1/c-Met CAR-T cells have higher killing efficiency against pancreatic cancer cells with also higher proliferative activity than c-Met CAR-T cells.
5.Determination and analysis of reference interval of leukocyte-depleted suspended red blood cell volume in Xi′an
Xin CAO ; Nana PING ; Jin DING ; Peng PENG ; Na LIU ; Yutong ZHANG ; Na FENG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(9):1042-1046
【Objective】 To establish the internal quality control standard of leukocyte-depleted suspended red blood cell volume in our center, so as to guide the preparation of components, strengthen the internal quality control and improve the quality of blood preparations. 【Methods】 A total of 1 523 bags of whole blood collected using two manufacturers′ leukocyte-depleted blood bags from March to August 2023 at our center were extracted. The blood before and after filtration were weighed, and the volume of whole blood collected, the volume of filtration loss and the product volume based on the formula and measured specific gravity were calculated. According to the data distribution characteristics, the reference range of leukocyte-depleted suspended red blood cell volume was determined, and the differences of whole blood collection volume, filtration loss capacity and product capacity between the two manufacturers were analyzed. The quality control data of leukocyte-depleted red blood cells over the past year with the difference between another 100 bags of these cells and the reference interval were compared, and the effectiveness of reference interval was validated. 【Results】 The median whole blood collection volume in the sample size was 402.0 mL, with a median filtration loss of 42.4 mL, and an average volume of leukocyte-depleted suspended red blood cells at 322.5 mL. The whole blood collection volume (A: median 404.4 mL; B: median 397.7 mL, P<0.01) and the volume of leukocyte-depleted suspended red blood cell products (A: mean 331.4 mL; B: mean 312.0 mL, P<0.01) using manufacturer A′s leukocyte-depleted blood bag were both higher, with a lower filtration loss capacity (A: median 39.5 mL; B: median 46.6 mL, P<0.01). The standard deviation of the volume of leukocyte-depleted suspended red blood cell was 19.6, and the reference interval was 284.1-360.9 mL. The validation samples and quality control sampling data showed no difference from the interval samples (P>0.05). 【Conclusion】 According to the actual situation of our center, the volume standard of leukocyte-depleted suspended red blood cells in our center is determined to be 284.1-360.9 mL.
6.Enhanced tumoricidal activity of PD-1 antibody-secreting c-Met CAR-T cells against pancreatic cancer cells
Jingting MIN ; Shang PENG ; Nana DU ; Ran AN ; Xiangcheng ZHEN ; Jiawei CAO ; Chenhang ZHOU ; Zhenghong LI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(10):1976-1984
Objective To construct c-Met CAR-T cells secreting PD-1 antibodies to reduce immune inhibitory effect of tumor cells and enhance the efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy against pancreatic cancer.Methods Kaplan-Meier Plotter,GEPIA,and Timer 2.0 bioinformatics databases were used to analyze c-Met expression in pancreatic cancer and its correlation with survival and immune infiltration status.In clinical samples of pancreatic cancer and pancreatic cancer Aspc-1 cells,c-Met and PD-L1 expressions were detected using immunohistochemistry or flow cytometry.Using gene editing technology,PD-1 secretory antibodies and HIS tags were linked to second-generation c-Met CAR molecules to construct PD-1/c-Met CAR plasmids,which were then packaged into lentiviruses for infection of activated T cells.The positive rate and cell subset distribution of CAR-T cells were analyzed with flow cytometry,and secretory PD-1 antibodies in cell supernatants were detected using Western blotting.The target cell killing efficiency and proliferative activity of the modified CAR-T cells were evaluated after activation,and cytokine secretion was analyzed using ELISA.Results The expression of c-Met was significantly higher in pancreatic cancer than in normal tissues,and its expression level was negatively correlated with the patients'survival and positively correlated with immune cell infiltration.The clinical samples of pancreatic cancer tissues expressed significantly higher levels of c-Met and PD-L1 than the adjacent tissues,and 90.7%and 57.7%of Aspc-1 cells were positive for c-Met and PD-L1,respectively.The constructed PD-1/c-Met CAR-T cells were capable of secreting PD-1 antibodies and showed a significantly higher killing efficiency against tumor cells than c-Met CAR-T cells at an effector-to-target ratio of 20:1,with also a higher proliferative activity after target cell stimulation and higher levels of IL-2 and TNF-α secretin.Conclusion PD-1/c-Met CAR-T cells have higher killing efficiency against pancreatic cancer cells with also higher proliferative activity than c-Met CAR-T cells.
7.Prenatal ultrasound measured fetal cauda equina nerve parameters for diagnosing tethered cord syndrome
Yao TANG ; Shengli LI ; Zhaoping ZHANG ; Nana HUANG ; Yun WANG ; Ning LUO ; Zhou ZHOU ; Xianmei CAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(11):1647-1650
Objective To observe the value of prenatal ultrasound measuring fetal cauda equina nerve parameters for diagnosing tethered cord syndrome(TCS).Methods Forty six fetuses with TCS(TCS group)and 591 healthy fetuses(control group)were retrospectively enrolled.The length,area and angle of cauda equina nerve were measured with prenatal ultrasound and compared between groups,and the value for diagnosing TCS was analyzed.Results Significant differences of the length,area and angle of fetal cauda equina nerve were found between groups(all P<0.05),with the area under the curve for diagnosing TCS of 0.924,0.809 and 0.972,respectively.Conclusion Prenatal ultrasound measuring fetal cauda equina nerve parameters had high value for diagnosing TCS.
8.Protective effect and mechanism of saponins from Gleditsia sinensis on ischemic stroke with phlegm and blood stasis model rats
Nana DONG ; Xiaolan CHEN ; Bili DENG ; Jing WAN ; Shucai XIE ; Juan HU ; Chenyue LUO ; Guoqiong CAO
China Pharmacy 2022;33(9):1068-1074
OB JECTIVE To study the protective effects of saponins from Gleditsia sinensis on ischemic stroke with phlegm and blood stasis (ISPBS)model rats ,and to explore its mechanism. METHODS Totally 119 rats were randomly divided into normal group (normal saline ),sham operation group (normal saline ),model group (normal saline ),nimodipine group (positive control group ,5 mg/kg),G. sinensis saponin low-dose ,medium-dose and high-dose groups (3.21,6.42 and 12.84 mg/kg),with 17 rats in each group. Except for normal group ,other groups were all given high-fat diet+suture-occluded method to induce ISPBS model. The neurological function score ,water content of brain tissue ,pathological morphology of brain tissue ,the changes of hemorheology indexes (whole blood viscosity , erythrocyte aggregation index , Casson-viscosity), four items of blood lipid [triacylglycerol (TG),total cholesterol (TC),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)] and inflammatory factors in serum and oxidative stress indexes [malondialdehyde (MDA),nitric oxide (NO),superoxide dismutase (SOD)] in brain tissue were determined or observed in rats. The protein expressions of B lymphocytoma 2(Bcl-2),Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax)and caspase- 3 in cerebral tissue were also detected. RESULTS Compared with normal group ,the score of nerve function ,5 kinds of serum indexes (TC,TG,LDL-C,TNF-α,IL-1β), hemorheology indexes ,the contents of MDA and NO and protein expressions of Bax and caspase- 3 in cerebral tissue were all increased significantly in model group (P<0.01). The levels of HDL-C and IL- 10 in serum ,SOD activity and protein expression of Bcl- 2 in cerebral tissue were decreased significantly (P<0.01),and obvious lesions such as nuclear pyknosis and cell membrane fragmentation occurred in brain tissue. Compared with model group ,above indexes of administration groups were improved to different extents ,among which there was statistical significance in above indexes of G. sinensis saponin high-dose group (P< 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Saponin from G. sinensis has a good protective effect on ISPBS model rats. Its mechanism may beassociated with reducing oxidative damage , reducing the production of pro-inflammatory mediators and resisting neuronal apoptosis.
9.Mechanism of action of Xiaochaihu decoction in the treatment of hepatitis B based on network pharmacology
Shaohang LAN ; Qiuyuan TANG ; Nana LI ; Ran TAO ; Nansheng LIAO ; Yinjie MENG ; Cao HE ; Dewen MAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2021;37(10):2308-2315
Objective To investigate the mechanism of action of Xiaochaihu decoction in the treatment of hepatitis B based on network pharmacology. Methods The TCMSP database was used to obtain the main chemical components and action targets of the seven traditional Chinese medicines in Xiaochaihu decoction; the GeneCards and OMIM databases were used to obtain the targets associated with hepatitis B; the STRING online platform was used to construct a PPI network of potential targets, and R language was used to perform gene ontology (GO) functional enrichment analysis and KEGG pathway analysis; Cytoscape 3.7.2 was used to construct an "active component-core target" network and perform a topology analysis of this network; AutoDock vina and related software were used to perform molecular docking and visualized analysis of the active components with high value and the core targets in the network. Results A total of 193 main chemical components (including quercetin, kaempferol, wogonin, and naringenin) and 247 related targets were screened out, among which the key targets included RELA, MAPK1, TP53, ESR1, EGFR, and AKT1. A total of 2612 enrichment items were obtained by GO functional enrichment analysis, which were mainly involved in regulating the biological processes such as cell response to chemical stress, response to drugs, oxidative stress response, and lipopolysaccharide response. A total of 174 pathways were obtained by the KEGG pathway analysis, mainly involving hepatitis B, PI3K-AKT signaling pathway, and MAPK signaling pathway. Molecular docking results showed that the main active components had strong binding force to core targets, and the protein crystal complex had a stable conformation. Conclusion This study preliminarily shows that Xiaochaihu decoction exerts a therapeutic effect on hepatitis B through multiple components, targets, and pathways.
10. Effect of Curcumin on Biological Behavior of Gastric Cancer Cells Through miR-539
Nana SU ; Lanlan LI ; Erle ZHOU ; Hong LI ; Zhang CAO ; Min CUI
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2021;26(11):656-662
Background: Studies have shown that curcumin can regulate the expressions of a variety of miRNAs and affect tumor cell biological behavior. However, whether curcumin affects the biological behavior of gastric cancer cells by regulating expression of miR-539 has not been clarified. Aims: To investigate the effect and mechanism of curcumin on proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis of gastric cancer cells by regulating the expression of miR-539. Methods: A total of 49 gastric cancer tissue specimens were collected. Gastric cancer AGS, SGC7901 cells were divided into blank group, curcumin group, negative control group, miR-539 mimics group, miR-539 inhibitor group, inhibitor control group, miR-539 inhibitor +curcumin group. qRT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of miR-539 in gastric cancer tissue and cells. Cell proliferation was detected by MTT. Scratch test, Transwell test were used to detected cell migration and invasion. Cell apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry. Western blotting was used to detect protein expressions of APOBEC3B, c-Myc, cyclin D1, claudin-1 and N-cadherin. Results: Expressions of miR-539 mRNA in gastric cancer tissue and gastric cancer cells were significantly decreased than those in corresponding controls (P<0.05), and was related to tumor stage in gastric cancer patients (P<0.05). Curcumin up-regulated the expression of miR-539 mRNA in a dose-dependent manner (P<0.05). Compared with corresponding control group, cell proliferation, migration and invasion were significantly decreased in miR-539 mimics group and curcumin group (P<0.05), cell apoptosis rate was significantly increased (P<0.05), and protein expressions of APOBEC3B, c-Myc, cyclin D1, claudin-1 and N-cadherin were significantly decreased (P<0.05). Conclusions: Expression of miR-539 is decreased in gastric cancer, and curcumin can inhibit proliferation, migration and invasion of gastric cancer cells and induce cell apoptosis by up-regulating the expression of miR-539.

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