1.Current status of proteomics research in diabetic retinopathy
Shun ZHOU ; Yan WANG ; Jing LENG ; Yong ZHAO
International Eye Science 2025;25(3):428-433
Diabetic retinopathy(DR)has emerged as the leading cause of vision loss among working-age people in many countries under the increasing prevalence of diabetes and the longevity of the population. The pathogenesis of DR is complicated and has not been fully elucidated at present, while the treatment methods of DR have not been greatly improved, mainly retinal laser photocoagulation, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)treatment and vitrectomy surgery. The current treatment methods not only have shortcomings, but also bring serious economic burden to patients. Therefore, new methods are needed to explore the pathogenesis of DR, discover new treatments or improve current treatments, and improve the satisfaction of DR patients. In recent years, the identification and quantification of proteins expressed in blood, retina, vitreous humor, aqueous humor, and tears of all observable DR patients and DR rats and differentially expressed proteins after drug intervention have provided new ideas for further exploring the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of DR with the rise of proteomics, which put forward new insights into early detection and treatment.The proteomics of DR in recent years are reviewed, in order to provide new ideas for the diagnosis and treatment of DR.
2.Current status of proteomics research in diabetic retinopathy
Shun ZHOU ; Yan WANG ; Jing LENG ; Yong ZHAO
International Eye Science 2025;25(3):428-433
Diabetic retinopathy(DR)has emerged as the leading cause of vision loss among working-age people in many countries under the increasing prevalence of diabetes and the longevity of the population. The pathogenesis of DR is complicated and has not been fully elucidated at present, while the treatment methods of DR have not been greatly improved, mainly retinal laser photocoagulation, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)treatment and vitrectomy surgery. The current treatment methods not only have shortcomings, but also bring serious economic burden to patients. Therefore, new methods are needed to explore the pathogenesis of DR, discover new treatments or improve current treatments, and improve the satisfaction of DR patients. In recent years, the identification and quantification of proteins expressed in blood, retina, vitreous humor, aqueous humor, and tears of all observable DR patients and DR rats and differentially expressed proteins after drug intervention have provided new ideas for further exploring the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of DR with the rise of proteomics, which put forward new insights into early detection and treatment.The proteomics of DR in recent years are reviewed, in order to provide new ideas for the diagnosis and treatment of DR.
3.Mechanism of Congrong Zonggan Capsules in Improving Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Impairment in 5×FAD Mice Based on NF-κB/NLRP3 Signaling Pathway
Yanru ZHOU ; Xinru GU ; Yuru LIU ; Shun ZHANG ; Yaozhong LYU ; Zhenzhong WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):130-138
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Congrong Zonggan capsules (CRZG) on cognitive impairment in the Alzheimer's disease (AD) model of mice and its related mechanisms. MethodsSPF grade 4-week-old 5×FAD mice were divided into a model group, low-dose CRZG (0.819 g·kg-1) and high-dose CRZG (1.638 g·kg-1) groups, and Donepezilepezil hydrochloride group (2 mg·kg-1), with eight mice in each group. Eight C57 mice with the same background were set as the normal group. After one week of adaptive feeding, mice were orally administered continuously for six months. On the 5th month of drug administration, Y maze, new object recognition, and Morris water maze tests were conducted separately. After administration, mouse brain tissue was taken, and the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in brain tissue were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Immunofluorescence (IF) was used to detect the expression of small glial cell markers Iba1, astrocyte markers GFAP, and amyloid protein 1-42 (Aβ1-42) in the hippocampus of the brain tissue. The hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to detect pathological changes in the hippocampus of brain tissue. Western blot was used to detect the expression of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) p65, NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), cleaved Caspase-1, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC), and other proteins in the brain tissue. ResultsCompared with those in the normal group, the mice in the model group had obvious cognitive impairment. The spontaneous alternation rate of the Y maze was decreased, and the discrimination index of novel object recognition was decreased significantly (P<0.01). The escape latency in the water maze was shortened significantly (P<0.01). The contents of IL-6 and TNF-α in brain tissue were increased. The fluorescence levels of Iba1 and Aβ1-42 in the hippocampus were significantly increased (P<0.01). There was a significant increase in neuronal lesions, neuronal atrophy, loose arrangement of tissue structure, and abnormal erythrocyte aggregation in the hippocampus. The protein expressions of p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65, cleaved Caspase-1, ASC, IL-6, and IL-1β were significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the spontaneous alternation rate and discrimination index of the high-dose CRZG group were increased significantly (P<0.01), and the escape latency was shortened significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01). The content of IL-6 decreased in the brain, and that of TNF-α dropped significantly (P<0.01). The expression of Iba1 protein and Aβ1-42 in the hippocampus decreased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01). The hippocampal neurons were densely arranged, and the pyramidal nuclei were clear and centered. The abnormal aggregation of red blood cells was alleviated. The value of p-NF-κB/NF-κB proteins and the expression of ASC, cleaved Caspase-1, IL-6, and IL-1β were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionCRZG can effectively improve cognitive impairment in 5×FAD mice with Alzheimer's disease, and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of the NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway to reduce the abnormal activation of microglia and inhibit neuroinflammation.
4.A case of toxic epidermal necrolysis caused by sorafenib and sintilimab
Lin DENG ; Chao REN ; Tao SUN ; Xi LI ; Shun GUO ; Ang ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(2):224-229
A 67-year-old female patient with postoperative recurrence of stage Ⅳright renal cell carcinoma and multiple intracranial metastases was treated with sorafenib and sintilimab.Within 2 weeks,the patient had a fever and red spotted rash in facial,back,buttocks and limb.After 2 days,the fever completely relieved,but subcutaneous exudation appeared on the skin of both elbow joints,buttocks,and outer thighs,followed by gradual epidermal lysis and detachment with skin ulceration.After 4 days,the patient's epidermolysis area was greater than 30%of the body surface area.The patient was diagnosed with toxic epidermal necrolysis(TEN).The adverse reaction correlation was assessed by ALDEN SCORE sheet.The adverse reaction of TEN was"likely"caused by sorafenib and sintilimab.After withdrawal and treatment,the TEN was cured.This paper explores the correlation between the TEN and the combination use of sorafenib and sintilimab and the management.This paper will provide reference for the early diagnosis and correct treatment of TEN.
5.Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Modified Huanglian Wendan Decoction in Treating Hypertension Complicated with Sleep Disorders of Phlegm-Heat Harassing the Interior Type
Zu-Qiang WU ; Hui-Ping ZHOU ; Jun ZOU ; Tian CAI ; Shun-Zhi YANG ; Shen-Rong HUANG ; Ai-Lan LUO
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(9):2319-2325
Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal compound modified Huanglian Wendan Decoction in the treatment of hypertension complicated with sleep disorders of phlegm-heat harassing the interior type.Methods A total of 70 patients with hypertension complicated with sleep disorders of phlegm-heat harassing the interior type were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group,35 cases in each group.The patients in the control group were treated with conventional western medicine,and the patients in the observation group were treated with modified Huanglian Wendan Decoction on the basis of treatment for the control group.The course of treatment covered four weeks.The Clinical Global Impression(CGI)score,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome score,Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)score,blood pressure,and serum levels of homocysteine(Hey),interleukin 6(IL-6),interleukin 10(IL-10)and interleukin 8(IL-8)levels in the two groups were observed before and after treatment.Moreover,the safety of medication was evaluated in the two groups.Results(1)After four weeks of treatment,the CGI score of the observation group was(1.63±0.60)points,which was significantly lower than that of the control group[(2.74±0.82)points],and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.01).(2)After treatment,the TCM syndrome score,systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure and PSQI score of the two groups were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.01),and the decrease of TCM syndrome score,systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure and PSQI score in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05 or P<0.01).(3)After treatment,the levels of serum Hcy,IL-6 and IL-8 in the two groups were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.01),and the serum IL-10 level was significantly increased compared with that before treatment(P<0.01).The decrease of serum Hcy,IL-6 and IL-8 levels and the increase of serum IL-10 level in the observation group were significantly superior to those in the control group(P<0.01).(4)During the treatment,no treatment-related adverse reactions or complications occurred in the two groups.Conclusion Modified Huanglian Wendan Decoction has certain efficacy on patients with hypertension complicated with sleep disorders of phlegm-heat harassing the interior type.The decoction can not only reduce the blood pressure and serum Hcy level of the patients,but also regulate the level of inflammatory factors with high safety.
6.Study on bioequivalence evaluation of Pemirolast potassium tablets in Chinese healthy volunteers on an empty stomach/after meals
Yi-Ming MA ; Wang HU ; Feng ZHANG ; Wen ZHANG ; Sheng-Long ZHAO ; Yang CAO ; Jing XIE ; Huan ZHOU ; Shun-Wang HUANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(6):1075-1081
Aim To compare the pharmacokinetics of pemirolast potassium tablets in healthy subjects in Chi-na under single fasting and postprandial conditions,and to evaluate the bioequivalence of the test prepara-tion(T)and the reference preparation(R).Methods A randomized,open-ended,single-dose,two-cycle,double-cross bioequivalence trial design was adopted,and 26 and 30 subjects were enrolled in the fasting group and the postprandial group,respectively,and 10 mg of the test preparation and the reference preparation were taken in the fasting or postprandial state each cy-cle,and venous blood was collected at the designed time points before and after the administration cycle.The concentration of pemirolast potassium in plasma was determined by LC-MS/MS method,and the phar-macokinetic parameters were calculated with PhoenixTM WinNonlin ?(8.3)software,and the bioequivalence analysis of the two preparations was performed.Re-sults The t1/2 of the test preparation and the reference preparation was(4.44±0.91)h and(4.49±0.93)h,respectively;the median tmax was(1.96±1.29)h and(2.18±1.25)h,respectively;the Cmax was(867.12±205.56)μg·L-1 and(863.35±172.03)μg·L-1,respectively;the AUC0-t was(5 513.23±1463.67)h·μg·L-1 and(5 661.32±1 628.65)h·μg·L-1,respectively;AUC0_∞ was(5 699.81±1477.68)h·μg·L-1 and(5 849.44±1 644.75)h·μg·L-1,respectively.The statistical results of the 90%confidence intervals of the main pharmacokinetic parameters Cmax,AUC0-t,and AUC0-∞ was 92.49%~107.53%,94.71%~100.67%and 95.28%~100.27%,respectively,all of which were within the range of 80.00%~125.00%,and the safety of the tested preparation and the reference preparation was good when taken orally on an empty stomach.The t1/2 of single oral administration after prandial administra-tion of the tested preparation and the reference prepara-tion was(4.46±0.78)and(4.51±0.84)h,respec-tively;the median tmax was(3.08±1.36)h and(3.28±1.28)h,respectively;the Cmax was(683.83±111.87)μg·L-1 and(689.77±110.24)μg·L-1,respectively;the AUC0-t was(5 695.99±1566.05)h·μg·L-1 and(5 773.60±1 551.04)h·μg·L-1,respectively;the AUC0-∞ was(5 914.06±1 551.86)h·μg·L-1 and(5 967.30±1552.89)h·μg·L-1,respectively.The 90%confi-dence interval of Cmax,AUC0-t,and AUC0-∞ was 93.56%~104.69%,96.43%~100.83%,and 97.29%~101.14%,respectively,which was in the range of 80.00%~125.00%,and the safety of the tested preparation and the reference preparation was good after meals.Conclusion In the state of fasting and postprandial single oral administration,the two kinds of pemirolast potassium tablets have good bio-equivalence.
7.Finite element analysis of the effects of posterior malleolar fracture fixation on the rotational stability of the ankle joint
Yongqi LI ; Yi LIAO ; Zhou FANG ; Shun WANG ; Tian ZHAO ; Huaqian LA ; Nati SHA ; Yunfeng YANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(8):707-714
Objective:To explore the effects of posterior malleolar fracture fixation on the rotational stability of the ankle joint.Methods:A total of 20 fresh cadaveric specimens of lower limbs were anatomized to measure the area of attachment of the posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament and transverse ligament complex to the posterior surface of the tibia. One healthy volunteer was selected to construct a finite element model for the intact tibiofibular and ankle joints and finite element models for posterior malleolar fracture with different posterior projection areas. A load of 600 N was vertically applied to the inferior calcaneus along the tibial mechanical axis. The contact area and maximum Von Mises stress of the distal tibial articular surface were analyzed to verify the validity of the model for the intact tibiofibular and ankle joints. In the finite element models for the posterior malleolar fracture (S, 1/2S, 1/4S, 1/8S and 1/16S model groups, with S standing for the complete projection area of the ligament complex on the posterior surface of the tibia), the width increase in the tibiofibular clear space was measured when a vertical load of 600 N and external rotation load of 5 N·m were applied to the ankle joint after the reduction and fixation of posterior malleolar fracture. The cutoff value of the posterior projection area of posterior malleolar fracture that could maintain the rotational stability of the ankle joint was assessed.Results:The measurement results of the cadaveric specimens showed that the area of attachment of the posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament and transverse ligament complex to the posterior surface of the tibia was relatively large. It was attached to the posterolateral area of the distal tibia with the highest point located at (45.2±5.6)mm from the articular surface. With the increase in the distance from the joint line, the width of the posterior attachment area of the ligament complex was decreased. Results of the finite element analysis showed that in the finite element model for the intact tibiofibular and ankle joints, the tibiotalar joint contact area was 324.02 mm 2 and the maximum Von Mises stress was 4.495 1 MPa with a vertical load of 600 N. In the finite element models for the posterior malleolar fracture, the distal tibiofibular clear spaces of the S, 1/2S, 1/4S and 1/8S model groups increased by less than 2 mm following loading, while it was increased by 3.445 8 mm in the 1/16S model group. The cutoff value of the posterior tibial projection area that could maintain the rotational stability of the ankle joint was 1/8S. Conclusions:The attachment area of the posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament and transverse ligament complex to the posterior surface of the tibia is large. Both the axial stability and rotational stability of the ankle joint should be considered in the treatment selection for posterior malleolar fracture. Simple posterior malleolar fixation is recommended to restore the rotational stability and axial stability of the ankle joint when tibiofibular syndesmosis is unstable and the cutoff value is larger than or equal to 1/8, while tibiofibular syndesmosis screws must be implanted when tibiofibular syndesmosis is unstable and the cutoff value is less than 1/8.
8.Isolation and identification of Klebsiella oxytoca GS-BY-GG from racing pigeons
Wei LI ; Yun-Hui LI ; You-Shun JIN ; Xu-Li BA ; Huai-Yu ZHANG ; Tao HAN ; Zhao-Cai LI ; Ji-Zhang ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(6):512-519
The biological characteristics and pathogenicity of Klebsiella oxytoca isolated from sick carrier pigeons in Gansu province were explored by morphological observations,biochemical testing,16S rRNA PCR analysis,and RNA sequencing.The drug resistance and pathogenicity of the isolated strains were studied by histopathological observation,drug susceptibility testing,and pathogenicity analysis.The livers,lungs,hearts,and other organs of the sick pigeons were bleeding.In addition,the livers were yellow and brittle,and the lungs were purulent.A Gram-negative,short,rod-shaped bacterium was successfully isolated from the sick pigeon.Pink,smooth,moist,and round colonies grew on MacConkey's agar.The result of the indigo matrix test was positive.The homology between the amplified 16S rRNA sequence and MN330093.1 was 100.00%,indicating that the sick pigeon was infected with K.oxytoca.The strain was named GS-BY-GG.K.Oxytoca GS-BY-GG was resistant to 10 drugs,including penicillin,ampicillin,and furazolidone,and sensitive to 5 others,which included florfenicol,meropenem,and gentamicin.Histopathological observation showed bleeding in multiple organs.The liver cells were irregu-larly arranged with brown-yellow pigmentation.Extensive cell necrosis and exfoliation were observed in the trachea and mucosal epithelium,with inflammatory cell infiltration in the mucosal layer.The isolates were highly pathogenic in specific pathogen-free chickens.These findings provide support for the clinical diagnosis and control of K.oxytoca GS-BY-GG.
9.Clinical analysis of 18 cases of listeriosis during pregnancy
Min HU ; Fang WANG ; Yi-Shun ZHANG ; Fang HAN ; Xiao-Hui ZHANG ; Shuang-Yan ZHOU ; Hao LI
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(6):706-711
Objective To evaluate the clinical and laboratory characteristics of listeriosis in patients during preg-nancy,and improve the understanding on the disease.Methods Clinical characteristics and laboratory detection re-sults of 18 pregnant women with gestational listeriosis admitted to two hospitals in Shanxi from 2012 to 2023 were analyzed retrospectively.Results Among the 18 pregnant women,1,3 and 14 cases developed listeriosis in the ear-ly,middle and late pregnancy,respectively(including 2 cases of dichorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy).The main clinical manifestations were fever(n=17,94.44%),accompanied by vaginal bleeding(n=5,27.78%),abdominal pain(n=4,22.22%),and headache(n=2,11.11%).White blood cell count,neutrophil percentage,and procal-citonin level in peripheral blood of pregnant women all increased.There were 1 spontaneous abortion during early pregnancy,3 deaths during middle pregnancy,and 10 survival during late pregnancy.All pregnant women reco-vered and were discharged from hospital.Specimens with high isolation rate of Listeria monocytogenes(LM)were uterine secretion(n=11,61.11%)and whole blood(n=10,55.55%)of pregnancy women.Among the 17 new-borns of 18 pregnant women,LM was isolated from 4(23.53%)pharyngeal tracheal secretion specimens and 3(17.65%)whole blood specimens.10 cases out of 13 revealed chorioamnionitis via pathology examination of placen-ta.Antimicrobial susceptibility testing results of 15 LM strains showed that the susceptibility rates to ampicillin,compound sulfamethoxazole,and meropenem were all 100%,and the susceptibility rates to penicillin and erythro-mycin were both 93.33%.Conclusion Listeriosis during pregnancy lacks specific clinical characteristics and is prone to be misdiagnosed.The incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes is high.The survival rate of fetus in late pregnancy is high.Empirical anti-infection treatment during early pregnancy should cover LM infection.
10.Current situation,problems and suggestions of medical simulation technology for mobile medical service detachment training
Jun-Xiang HUANG ; Pei-Yuan XIN ; Yong-Shun ZHANG ; Zheng-Yu LIU ; Ke FANG ; Zhou LU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2024;45(10):88-92
The current situation of medical simulation technology was introduced when applied in medical service of foreign armies.The current situation and problems of medical simulation technology in mobile medical service detachment training of the PLA were described.Some suggestions were put forward including completing medical simulation management system,optimizing personnel managment and training mode and promoting standardization and modular construction of medical simulation system.References were provided for enhancing combat-oriented training and medical service support capability of levels of medical service institutions and mobile medical service detachment of the PLA.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2024,45(10):88-92]

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