1.Mechanism of Action of Kaixinsan in Ameliorating Alzheimer's Disease
Xiaoming HE ; Xiaotong WANG ; Dongyu MIN ; Xinxin WANG ; Meijia CHENG ; Yongming LIU ; Yetao JU ; Yali YANG ; Changbin YUAN ; Changyang YU ; Li ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):20-29
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of action of Kaixinsan in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) based on network pharmacology, molecular docking, and animal experimental validation. MethodsThe Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform(TCMSP) and the Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine(ETCM) databases were used to obtain the active ingredients and targets of Kaixinsan. GeneCards, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man(OMIM), TTD, PharmGKB, and DrugBank databases were used to obtain the relevant targets of AD. The intersection (common targets) of the active ingredient targets of Kaixinsan and the relevant targets of AD was taken, and the network interaction analysis of the common targets was carried out in the STRING database to construct a protein-protein interaction(PPI) network. The CytoNCA plugin within Cytoscape was used to screen out the core targets, and the Metascape platform was used to perform gene ontology(GO) functional enrichment analysis and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes(KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis. The “drug-active ingredient-target” interaction network was constructed with the help of Cytoscape 3.8.2, and AutoDock Vina was used for molecular docking. Scopolamine (SCOP) was utilized for modeling and injected intraperitoneally once daily. Thirty-two male C57/BL6 mice were randomly divided into blank control (CON) group (0.9% NaCl, n=8), model (SCOP) group (3 mg·kg-1·d-1, n=8), positive control group (3 mg·kg-1·d-1 of SCOP+3 mg·kg-1·d-1 of Donepezil, n=8), and Kaixinsan group (3 mg·kg-1·d-1 of SCOP+6.5 g·kg-1·d-1 of  Kaixinsan, n=8). Mice in each group were administered with 0.9% NaCl, Kaixinsan, or Donepezil by gavage twice a day for 14 days. Morris water maze experiment was used to observe the learning memory ability of mice. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining method was used to observe the pathological changes in the CA1 area of the mouse hippocampus. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to determine the serum acetylcholine (ACh) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) contents of mice. Western blot method was used to detect the protein expression levels of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3) and nuclear transcription factor(NF)-κB p65 in the hippocampus of mice. ResultsA total of 73 active ingredients of Kaixinsan were obtained, and 578 potential targets (common targets) of Kaixinsan for the treatment of AD were screened out. Key active ingredients included kaempferol, gijugliflozin, etc.. Potential core targets were STAT3, NF-κB p65, et al. GO functional enrichment analysis obtained 3 124 biological functions, 254 cellular building blocks, and 461 molecular functions. KEGG pathway enrichment obtained 248 pathways, mainly involving cancer-related pathways, TRP pathway, cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP) pathway, and NF-κB pathway. Molecular docking showed that the binding of the key active ingredients to the target targets was more stable. Morris water maze experiment indicated that Kaixinsan could improve the learning memory ability of SCOP-induced mice. HE staining and ELISA results showed that Kaixinsan had an ameliorating effect on central nerve injury in mice. Western blot test indicated that Kaixinsan had a down-regulating effect on the levels of NF-κB p65 phosphorylation and STAT3 phosphorylation in the hippocampal tissue of mice in the SCOP model. ConclusionKaixinsan can improve the cognitive impairment function in SCOP model mice and may reduce hippocampal neuronal damage and thus play a therapeutic role in the treatment of AD by regulating NF-κB p65, STAT3, and other targets involved in the NF-κB signaling pathway. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
2.Role of TIM3 Pathway in Immune Pathogenesis and Targeted Therapy of Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Xinyu GUO ; Shunjie YU ; Jinglian TAO ; Yingshuai WANG ; Xiaotong REN ; Zhaoyun LIU ; Rong FU ; Zonghong SHAO ; Lijuan LI
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2025;52(9):731-735
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a myeloid tumor derived from the malignant clones of hematopoietic stem cells, has an annually increasing incidence. The contemporary research direction has shifted to analyzing the synergistic effect of immune surveillance collapse and abnormal bone marrow microenvironment in the pathological process of MDS. Against this backdrop, the immune checkpoint molecule TIM3 has emerged as a key target because of its persistently high expression on the surface of important immune cells such as T and NK cells. The abnormal activation of the TIM3 pathway is the mechanism by which solid tumors and hematological malignancies achieve immune escape and is a key hub in the formation of immune exhaustion phenotypes. This work integrates the original discoveries of our team with the latest international progress, systematically demonstrating the bidirectional regulatory network of TIM3 between the malignant clone proliferation of MDS and the immunosuppressive microenvironment. Integrating the evidence from emerging clinical trials allows us to consider the clinical significance of TIM3-targeted blocking for MDS, providing a transformative path to overcome the resistance of traditional treatments and marking a new chapter in the active immune reconstitution of MDS treatment.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
3.A Quantitative Studies of DIP Policies in the Pilot Regions of China Based on Hood's Policy Instrument
Jiaxian SHAO ; Zhihong SUN ; Yuncong YU ; Xiaotong WANG ; Xuecong WANG ; Zhongming CHEN
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(3):21-26
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective Based on the Hood Policy Tool perspective on China's DIP policy text mining,word frequen-cy analysis and clustering analysis of the policy content,to explore the actual policy in each pilot region,to further analyze the reasons,to provide a scientific and reference for the subsequent policy adjustment and implementation.Methods Policies were included in this study from platforms such as local healthcare protection bureaus,local health-care commissions,local people's government portals,and NVivo,from which policy documents with a high degree of relevance to DIP were selected.NVivo 20.0 software was used for text coding,word frequency analysis,and analysis based on Hood's policy tool dimensions and regional distribution dimensions to further explore DIP policy specifics.Results A total of 27 policies were included,covering all pilot provinces,with a total of 1,707 policy codes.Authoritative,fiscal,informational,and organizational policy instruments accounted for 54.9%,20.3%,16.9%,and 7.9%,respectively.The percentage of coded reference points in the East,Central,West,and Northeast regions were 23.0%,20.2%,44.5%,and 8.7%,respectively.Conclusion The use of DIP policy tools in the pilot regions focused on authoritative tools and less on organization tools.Among the authoritative policy tools,the sub-tools of mechanism building were mostly used,while the sub-tools of standards and norms were less used.The focus of the policy tools varies among the pilot regions,and the use of policy tools should be tailored to the local context.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
4.Exploring the Generation and Academic Significance of the Nineteen New Pathogenic Factors Based on Zhou Zhongying's Ac-ademic Idea of"Identifying the Core Pathogenesis"
Ke LIU ; Pengfei XIE ; Huifang GUAN ; Qingwei LI ; Xiuyang LI ; Xiaotong YU ; Xiaolin TONG
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;40(1):1-5
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			This article explores the application of Professor Zhou Zhongying's"focus on the core pathogenesis"concept in the con-text of epidemic hemorrhagic fever and examines how Academician Tong Xiaolin has inherited and developed Professor Zhou's experi-ences.Influenced by Professor Zhou Zhongying's academic thoughts and considering the contemporary context,Academician Tong Xia-olin,drawing on years of clinical experience,has proposed a new set of Nineteen Pathogenic Factors.Building upon the foundation of the Nineteen Pathogenic Factors in the The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic,this new framework enriches and expands the understanding of disease location,etiology and pathogenesis,disease classification,and pays attention to a comprehensive understanding of diseases.It emphasizes that the process of seeking the underlying mechanisms should be approached from three aspects:dynamic,state,and condition,rather than solely focusing on the immediate clinical manifestations.This comprehensive approach to understand-ing disease development offers a fresh perspective and contributes to the application of traditional Chinese Medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of modern diseases.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
5.Feasibility study of precise dose measurement of ultra-thin solution under 200 kV X-rays using EBT3 films
Xiaotong WANG ; Zhenzhen ZHANG ; Yanchen YING ; Peng ZHANG ; Wenjie WU ; Huiyin LAN ; Shunfei YU ; Binbing WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2024;33(6):540-547
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To improve the dosimetric accuracy of cell irradiation experiments by developing a method of accurately measuring the absorbed dose of ultra-thin solution in culture dishes under 200 kV medium-energy X-rays using EBT3 films.Methods:EBT3 film dose calibration was performed under Cyberknife 6 MV beam, and the beam quality (half-value layer) and effective energy of the 200 kV beam used in this study generated from Small Animal Radiation Research Platform through measurements and calculations were obtained to determine the EBT3 energy response correction factor. The 200 kV beam was utilized to irradiate three commonly used culture dishes filled with ultra-thin liquid placed on EBT3 films and the corrected EBT3 doses were taken as the liquid absorbed doses. The dose linearity of immersed films was also measured and analyzed. In addition, after modeling the irradiation environment, the independent Monte Carlo calculations of the liquid absorbed dose were performed by MCNP5 program. The calculation results were compared with the film measurement results to verify the accuracy of the measured doses.Results:The 200 kV beam had a half-value layer of 8.77 mm aluminum and effective energy of 57.4 keV, corresponding to an energy response correction factor of 0.889. The average liquid absorbed doses of large, medium and small culture dishes measured by EBT3 films under the specified parameters of 200 kV beam were (1.434±0.004) Gy, (1.467±0.011) Gy and (1.469±0.027) Gy after correction, respectively. The percentage errors from the corresponding Monte Carlo calculation doses were 0.07%, -0.70%, and 0.47%, respectively, where the relatively consistent results could be found. In addition, the dose linearity of immersed EBT3 films was also good, with coefficient of determination R2=0.9972. Conclusion:The method of measuring the dose of ultra-thin cell solution using EBT3 films proposed in this study is feasible, and the dose results obtained yield high accuracy under 200 kV beam.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
6.Analysis of clinical features and genetic variants in three children with late-onset Multiple acyl-Coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency
Mengqin WANG ; Xi WANG ; Ang MA ; Yu GU ; Xiaotong ZHAO ; Yaodong ZHANG ; Dongxiao LI ; Yongxing CHEN ; Haiyan WEI
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(7):790-796
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics and genetic variants in three children with late-onset Multiple acyl-Coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD type Ⅲ).Methods:Clinical data of three children diagnosed with late-onset MADD at the Children′s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University between March 2020 and March 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. All children were subjected to whole exome sequencing (WES), and candidate variants were verified by Sanger sequencing. All children had received improved metabolic therapy and followed up for 1 ~ 3 years.Results:The children had included 2 males and 1 female, and aged from 2 months to 11 years and 7 months. Child 1 had intermittent vomiting, child 2 had weakness in lower limbs, while child 3 had no symptom except abnormal neonatal screening. Tandem mass spectrometry of the three children showed elevation of multiple acylcarnitines with short, medium and long chains. Children 1 and 2 showed increased glutaric acid and multiple dicarboxylic acids by urine Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. All children were found to harbor compound heterozygous variants of the ETFDH gene, including a paternal c. 1211T>C (p.M404T) and a maternal c. 488-22T>G variant in child 1, a paternal c. 1717C>T (p.Q573X) and a maternal c. 250G>A (p.A84T) variant in child 2, and a paternal c. 1285+ 1G>A and maternal c. 629A>G (p.S210N) variant in child 3. As for the treatment, high-dose vitamin B2, levocarnitine and coenzyme Q 10 were given to improve the metabolism, in addition with a low fat, hypoproteinic and high carbohydrate diet. All children showed a stable condition with normal growth and development during the follow-up. Conclusion:The compound heterozygous variants of the ETFDH gene probably underlay the muscle weakness, remittent vomiting, elevated short, medium, and long chain acylcarnitine, as well as elevated glutaric acid and various dicarboxylic acids in the three children with type Ⅲ MADD.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
7.The clinical value of coronary flow reserve via dynamic single photon emission computed tomography in evaluating coronary microcirculation function in patients with heart failure
Yu SONG ; Xiaotong CUI ; Yamei XU ; Jingmin ZHOU ; Junbo GE
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2024;47(9):785-790
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To study the value of coronary flow reserve (CFR) via dynamic single photon emission computed tomography (D-SPECT) in evaluating coronary microcirculation dysfunction (CMD) in patients with heart failure.Methods:A prospective research method was adopted. One hundred and ninety-four patients with heart failure from September 2019 to September 2020 in Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University were selected. The patients were tested for CFR using D-SPECT, and CFR<2 was defined as CMD. The general data were recorded, including age, gender, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, heart rate, smoking history, New York Heart Association (NYHA) heart function classification, comorbidities and medication situation. The laboratory test results were recorded, including blood urea nitrogen, blood creatinine, blood uric acid, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), cardiac troponin T (cTnT) and N terminal pro B type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP). The left atrial diameter (LAD), left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left ventricular end systolic diameter (LVESD), interventricular septal thickness (IVST), pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) were measured by cardiac ultrasound. After discharge, patients were followed up in outpatient or telephone contact, with the primary endpoint event being a composite endpoint consisting of cardiovascular death and heart failure readmission. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors of CFR. The Kaplan-Meier survival curve was draw, and the log-rank test was used to evaluate the effect of CFR on prognosis.Results:Among 194 patients, 133 patients had CMD (CMD group), and the incidence of CMD was 68.56%; 61 patients did not have CMD (non-CMD group). There were no statistical differences in gender composition, BMI, smoking history proportion, blood pressure, heart rate, hypertension rate, atrial fibrillation rate, diabetes mellitus rate, renal dysfunction rate, medication situation, LAD, LVEDD, IVST, PASP, blood urea nitrogen, blood creatinine, blood uric acid, eGFR and hs-CRP between two groups ( P>0.05). The age, rate of NYHA heart function classification Ⅲ to Ⅳ grade, rate of myocardial infarction or revascularization history, LVESD, cTnT and NT-proBNP in CMD group were significantly higher than those in non-CMD group: (60.7 ± 14.0) years old vs. (55.9 ± 15.8) years old, 54.89% (73/133) vs. 26.23% (16/61), 22.56% (30/133) vs. 1.64% (1/61), (48.8 ± 13.1) mm vs. (44.6 ± 11.4) mm, 0.023 (0.015, 0.046) μg/L vs. 0.015 (0.010, 0.023) μg/L and 1 591 (751, 3 409) ng/L vs. 1 132 (288, 1 860) ng/L, the LVEF was significantly lower than that in non-CMD group: (40.9 ± 14.2)% vs. (45.5 ± 14.1)%, and there were statistical differences ( P<0.05 or <0.01). Multiple linear regression analysis result showed that the cTnT was an risk factor of CFR ( β = - 0.18, 95% CI - 0.82 to - 0.06, P = 0.025). The median followed up time was 230 (136 to 330) d, 10 patients were lost to follow-up, with 58 patients in CMD group completing follow-up and 126 patients in the non-CMD group. The incidences of primary endpoint event and heart failure readmission in CMD group were significantly higher than those in non-CMD group: 23.02% (29/126) vs. 3.45% (2/58) and 15.87% (20/126) vs. 3.45% (2/58), and there were statistical differences ( P<0.01); there was no statistical difference in incidence of cardiovascular death between two groups ( P>0.05). Kaplan-Meier survival curve analysis result showed that the event free survival rate in CMD group was significantly lower than that in non-CMD group, and there was statistical difference (log-rank χ2 = 11.92, P<0.01). Conclusions:CMD is highly prevalent in patients with heart failure, and it is associated with poor prognosis. Improving CMD for improving coronary microcirculation may be potential targets for the treatment of heart failure.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
8.Preliminary application of robot-assisted core-needle biopsy for the bone tumors
Yu CHEN ; Libin XU ; Xiaotong MENG ; Lin CONG ; Yue ZHU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2024;47(10):870-874
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To assess the usage of the robot-assisted core-needle biopsy for the bone tumors, moreover to compare its outcomes with the manual technique.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted from February 2019 to February 2021, the medical records of the patients with bone lesions that had received core-needle biopsy were collected. There were 57 males and 45 females, the age was 45.9 (10~79) years. Eight patients received robot-assisted biopsy, whereas 94 patients underwent C-arm/ CT guided biopsy, the recorded data included operational duration, aspirational direction adjustment, etc. The pathological diagnosis reports of the biopsy specimens and the operational specimens were compared.Results:The diagnosis outcomes included metastases (33 cases), osteosarcoma (12 cases), chondrosarcoma (12 cases), giant cell tumor of bone (12 cases), fibrous dysplasia (7 cases), chronic osteomyelitis (7 cases), lymphoma (4 cases), multiple myeloma (4 cases), chronic fracture (3 cases), chondroblastoma (2 cases), pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma (2 cases), leiomyosarcoma (1 case), and Langerhans cell histiocytosis (1 case). Eighty-seven cases (85.29 %) lesions were found in the limbs, whereas 15 cases (14.71%) were in the axial locations. Compared with the manual group, the robot-assisted group had more axial locations: 7/8 vs. 11.70%(11/94), P<0.01; fewer aspirational direction adjustment: (0.4 ± 0.1) times vs. (3.1 ± 1.5) times, P<0.01 ; longer operational duration: (48.8 ± 8.8) min vs. (29.6 ± 6.0) min, P<0.01. There were no statistical differences between the two groups regarding the sex, age, pathological fracture, diagnostic accuracy, open biopsy rate and complications ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The robot-assisted core-needle biopsy is a reliable technique, it helps decrease the operational difficulty. The usage of this technique is recommendable for the bone lesions with great difficulty for biopsy, such as the minimal bone tumors and the lesions in the spine and the pelvis.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
9.The Chinese guideline for management of snakebites
Lai RONGDE ; Yan SHIJIAO ; Wang SHIJUN ; Yang SHUQING ; Yan ZHANGREN ; Lan PIN ; Wang YONGGAO ; Li QI ; Wang JINLONG ; Wang WEI ; Ma YUEFENG ; Liang ZIJING ; Zhang JIANFENG ; Zhou NING ; Han XIAOTONG ; Zhang XINCHAO ; Zhang MAO ; Zhao XIAODONG ; Zhang GUOQIANG ; Zhu HUADONG ; Yu XUEZHONG ; Lyu CHUANZHU
World Journal of Emergency Medicine 2024;15(5):333-355
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			In 2009,the World Health Organization included snakebite on the list of neglected tropical diseases,acknowledging it as a common occupational hazard for farmers,plantation workers,and others,causing tens of thousands of deaths and chronic physical disabilities every year.This guideline aims to provide practical information to help clinical professionals evaluate and treat snakebite victims.These recommendations are based on clinical experience and clinical research evidence.This guideline focuses on the following topics:snake venom,clinical manifestations,auxiliary examination,diagnosis,treatments,and prevention.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
10.Establishment and application of measurement range of main blood quality indicators in provincial blood stations
Zixuan ZHANG ; Ying CHANG ; Xiaotong ZHANG ; Qingming WANG ; Yuan ZHANG ; Yue LIU ; Qinghua TIAN ; Ka LI ; Guorong LI ; Lixia CHEN ; Junhua SUN ; Yu KANG ; Pingchen HAN ; Xinyu ZHAO ; Song LI
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(8):918-926
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To obtain the monitoring measurement range of quality indicators of red blood cells,plasma and derivatives and leukocyte-reduced apheresis platelets provided by blood stations in Hebei province,explore the distribution of monitoring values and the change of monitoring level,so as to further strengthen the homogenization construction of quality control laboratories in blood stations in Hebei.Methods In 2023,the sampling data of 12 blood stations in Hebei from 2015 to 2022 were collected,scatter plots were made and the range markers were set,and the"mean±SD"line was taken as the upper limit and lower limit of the measurement range.In 2024,the monitoring values in 2023 were added,and the changes of two measurement ranges were compared to analyze the stability and overall level.Results Comparison of the measurement range from 2015 to 2022 and the measurement range from 2015 to 2023 showed that the standard deviation of the content of deleukocyte suspension of red blood cells-hemoglobin,washed erythrocyte-hemoglobin,washed erythrocyte-su-pernatant protein,cryoprecipitate coagulation factor-FⅧ,fresh frozen plasma-FⅧ,leukocyte-reduced apheresis platelets-leukocyte residue and leukocyte-reduced apheresis platelet-red blood cell concentration decreased from 8.132 to 7.993,6.252 to 6.104,0.273 to 0.267,57.506 to 56.276,0.920 to 0.892,0.653 to 0.644 and 2.653 to 2.603,respectively.The narrowing of the standard deviation range of the above items led to more concentrated monitoring values and reduced disper-sion.Comparison of the measurement range from 2015 to 2022 and the measurement range from 2015 to 2023 showed that the mean value of leukocyte residue of the deleukocyte suspension of red blood cells,hemoglobin content of the wash eryth-rocyte,protein content of supernatant of the wash erythrocyte,hemolysis rate of the wash erythrocyte,FⅧ content of the cryoprecipitate coagulation factor,plasma protein content of the fresh frozen plasma,FⅧ content of the fresh frozen plasma,platelet content of the leukocyte-reduced apheresis platelets changed from 0.362 to 0.476,44.915 to 44.861,0.280 to 0.283,0.137 to 0.142,133.989 to 133.271,60.262 to 60.208,1.301 to 1.277 and 3.036 to 3.033,respectively,and was closer to the national standard line,which reflects an increase in the number of unqualified monitoring values or values close to the national standard line in 2023.The long-term qualified rate of coagulation items was low,and no improvement has been ob-served.The stability of biochemical items has been enhanced but overall deviation has occurred,with the average value close to the national standard line.The possibility of subsequent testing failure has increased.The counting items showed no obvi-ous common characteristics.Conclusion The use of"mean±SD"in the analysis can visually display the distribution of mo-nitoring values of different items in Hebei,forming an indicator measurement range covering the past nine years.It shows the characteristics of each item,and provides reference for subsequent quality control laboratory data analysis of each blood sta-tions to takes active measures to improve the monitoring level.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
            
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