1.Preparation of polyphenol-mediated copper ion coating on titanium surface and antibacterial and antioxidant properties
Zhenju GUAN ; Yonglin XIE ; Shougang XIANG ; Chengdong ZHANG ; Xiaolong LI ; Xingping LI ; Chao PU ; Bo ZHANG ; Xuwei LUO ; Dongqin XIAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(10):1997-2005
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			BACKGROUND:Titanium implants are widely used in clinical practice because of their high strength and good biocompatibility.However,during implantation,bacterial infection and tissue damage environment produce a large number of reactive oxygen species,which can easily lead to delayed tissue healing and surgical failure.Consequently,the development of titanium implants with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties becomes paramount. OBJECTIVE:Considering the potent antimicrobial attributes of copper ions and the remarkable antioxidant qualities of polyphenols,we proposed the fabrication of polyphenol-mediated copper ion coatings on titanium surfaces.These coatings were subsequently assessed for their in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. METHODS:Nanostructures were generated on the titanium surface using the alkali thermal method.The titanium was immersed in a solution containing tannic acid and copper ions to achieve polyphenol-mediated copper ion coatings.The surface morphology and water contact angle were detected.The loading and release of copper ions were examined using atomic absorption spectroscopy.Staphylococcus aureus was inoculated on the surface of pure titanium sheet(blank group),alkali heat treated titanium sheet(control group),and polyphenol mediated copper ion modified titanium sheet(experimental group)to observe the bacterial survival status.Osteoblast precursor cells MC3T3-E1 were co-cultivated on the surface of three groups of titanium sheets to assess their antioxidant properties and bioactivity. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Scanning electron microscopy showed that the polyphenol-mediated copper ion modified titanium sheet had rod-like nanostructures and no cracks on the surface.The surface hydrophilicity of copper ion modified titanium sheet mediated by polyphenol was close to that of pure titanium sheet.Atomic absorption spectrometry results showed a 51%increase in the loading capacity of copper ions after polyphenol mediation,with a uniform release of copper ions.(2)The antibacterial rates of titanium sheets in the blank group,control group,and experimental group were 0%,21.65%,and 93.75%,respectively.The live/dead staining and CTC staining showed that the live bacteria on the surface of titanium plates in the blank group were the most,and the live bacteria on the surface of titanium plates in the experimental group were the least.(3)The results of live/dead staining and CCK-8 assay showed that the three groups of titanium sheets had good cytocompatibility,and the titanium sheets in the experimental group were more conducive to the proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells.Active oxygen fluorescence probe detection exhibited that compared with the other two groups,the fluorescence intensity of active oxygen on the surface of the experimental group was significantly reduced.The results of alkaline phosphatase and alizarin red S staining showed that the osteogenic differentiation and extracellular matrix mineralization of MC3T3-E1 cells on the surface of titanium sheets in the experimental group were stronger than those in the other two groups.(4)These results show that the polyphenol-mediated copper ion coating has strong antibacterial and antioxidant properties and promotes osteogenic differentiation.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
2.Further Recognization of Disease Name in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Knee Osteoarthritis Based on Micropathologic Phenotypes
Hongfei WU ; Yushi CUI ; Yun GAO ; Shuai ZHANG ; Mingyuan WANG ; Xingping ZHANG ; Zhilong ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(11):1089-1093
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			This paper interprets the disease name related to bi (痹) disease in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) from the perspective of micropathological phenotypes in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). By systematically reviewing classical TCM literature on the pathogenesis and clinical features of different subtypes such as damp-retention bi, bone bi, and tendon bi, and integrating these with current research on pathological subtypes of KOA including the synovitis type, cartilage-meniscus type, and subchondral bone type, the study explores the correlation between traditional disease terms and modern micropathological phenotypes. The author proposes subtype classifications of damp-retention bi corresponding to synovial inflammation, bone bi related to abnormal subchondral bone remodeling, and tendon bi representing cartilage and meniscus degeneration. This approach provides a microscopic biological explanation for TCM syndrome differentiation and offers new perspectives for advancing integrative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in both Chinese and western medicine. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
3.Differentiation and Treatment of Co-morbidity of Osteoporosis and Knee Osteoarthritis based on the Concept of "Wei (痿) and Bi (痹) Unity"
Yushi CUI ; Hongfei WU ; Yun GAO ; Runmin LAI ; Xingping ZHANG ; Shuai ZHANG ; Mingyuan WANG ; Yamin LI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(15):1565-1570
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis often co-occur and are closely related in terms of epidemiology, clinical symptoms, pathogenesis and other aspects. Therefore, it is necessary to manage the co-morbidity and treat the two as a whole. Based on the overall relationship between wei (痿) and bi (痹) in TCM, it is believed that osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis have marrow loss and bone atrophy as the core pathogenesis of co-morbidity, and microfractures as the central pathological link. The overall treatment is rooted in boosting kidney, supplementing marrow and strengthening the bones. According to the pathological manifestations of microfractures in the process of co-morbidity, and the different deficiency and excess characteristics of wei and bi, it can be divided into three types, "wei emerging with mild bi", "wei and bi progressing simultaneously", and "emphasis on both wei and bi", for treatment. In terms of "wei emerging with mild bi", that is the early stage of osteoporosis, the traditional Daoyin (导引) is the main therapy. For "wei and bi progressing simultaneously", it can be divided into three stages further, including the onset stage, remission stage, and recovery stage of knee pain, treated with Taohong Siwu Decoction (桃红四物汤), Bushen Huoxue Formula (补肾活血方) and self-made Bushen Qianggu Formula (补肾强骨方) as the main formula respectively. For "emphasis on both wei and bi", the proven formula, Qianggu Zhitong Formula (强骨止痛方), is taken as the main prescription. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
4.Influence of Guizhi Jia Longgu Mulitang on Expression of IL-10 and TNF-α in Insomnia Rats with Sensory Dysfunction Dominated by Lung
Jinhong WU ; Xingping ZHANG ; Deqi YAN ; Ruining LIANG ; Xu CHEN ; Zhengting LIANG ; Honglin JIA ; Hui WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(13):20-27
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Guizhi Jia Longgu Mulitang on the expression difference of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and tumor necrosis factor -α (TNF-α) in related organs of insomnia rats with sensory dysfunction dominated by lung and study the mechanism of Guizhi Jia Longgu Mulitang in improving insomnia. MethodSD rats were randomly divided into the blank group, model group, western medicine group, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) group, with 10 rats in each group. The rats were deprived of sleep by shallow water environment method in a long platform, and the modeling lasted for 42 d. The blank group and model group were given 0.05 mL·kg-1 normal saline by gavage, and the western medicine group and TCM group were given drugs during modeling. To be specific, the western medicine group was given 0.105 mg·kg-1 dexzopiclone tablet by gavage, while the TCM group was given 7 600 mg·kg-1 Guizhi Jia Longgu Mulitang by gavage, both lasting for 28 days. After successful modeling, the Morris water maze experiment was performed on the 42nd day to detect the motion and spatial memory ability of rats. The levels of IL-10 and TNF-α in serum were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The protein expression of IL-10 and TNF-α in the lung and brain tissue of rats was detected by Western blot. The levels of IL-10 and TNF-α in the lung and brain tissue of rats were detected by immunohistochemistry. ResultCompared with the blank group, the sleep stages non-rapid eye movement ( NREM ) and rapid eye movement ( REM ) of the model group were significantly shortened (P<0.5, P<0.01), and the wake stage was significantly increased (P<0.01). The total time and distance of platform exploration were significantly increased (P<0.01). In the target quadrant (the third quadrant), the percentage of exploration time and the times of crossing the platform were significantly decreased (P<0.01). ELISA results showed that the serum IL-10 level was significantly decreased (P<0.01), and TNF-α level was significantly increased (P<0.01). The results of Western blot showed that the protein expression of IL-10 in brain and lung tissue of rats was significantly decreased (P<0.01), and the protein expression of TNF-α was significantly increased (P<0.01). The results of immunohistochemistry showed that the expression of IL-10 in the brain and lung tissue of rats was significantly decreased (P<0.01), and that of TNF-α was significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the NREM stage and REM stage of the western medicine group and the TCM group were significantly increased (P<0.5, P<0.01), and the wake stage was shortened (P<0.5). The total time and distance of platform exploration were significantly decreased (P<0.01). In the target quadrant (the third quadrant), the percentage of exploration time and the times of crossing the platform were significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The serum IL-10 level was significantly increased (P<0.01), and the serum TNF-α level was significantly decreased according to the ELISA results (P<0.01). The results of Western blot showed that the protein expression of IL-10 in brain tissue and lung tissue was significantly increased (P<0.01), and the protein expression of TNF-α was significantly decreased (P<0.01). The results of immunohistochemistry showed that the expression of IL-10 in brain tissue and lung tissue was significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the expression of TNF-α was significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionGuizhi Jia Longgu Mulitang can improve the expression of IL-10 and TNF-α in brain and lung tissue of insomnia rats with sensory dysfunction dominated by lung, prolong sleep time, and then improve insomnia. The mechanism may be related to improving the expression level of inflammatory factors. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
5.Evaluation of the effect of contrast medium injection in CT enhanced examination of malignant tumor patients with standardized nursing procedure of totally implantable venous power port
Yanli PENG ; Yifan WANG ; Shuli FENG ; Xingping TANG ; Yuanfang LIU ; Yanping LUO ; Xiang ZHANG ; Ming GAO ; Zehong YANG ; Hong DENG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(22):1705-1709
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To explore the standardization of totally implantable venous power port of nursing process in CT enhancement and application effect of contrast medium injection, so as to provide a safer and more efficient way for contrast medium injection in CT enhanced examination for patients with malignant tumors.Methods:A non-randomized prospective study was conducted, 358 patients with malignant tumors were selected in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University who underwent CT enhanced examination from August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023, 179 patients who had been implanted totally implantable venous power port were selected as the experimental group, and the standardized nursing procedure was given. The other 179 patients were the control group, using radiology routine high-pressure intravenous indwelling needle as the contrast medium access, with routine peripheral venous nursing process. The incidence of contrast medium extravasation during CT enhanced examination was observed and compared between the two groups.Results:All the patients were included. There were 85 males and 94 females, aged (55.50±11.72) years old in the control group. There were 83 males and 96 females, aged (54.50±12.24) years old in the experimental group. The incidence of contrast medium extravasation was 0 in the experimental group and 3.35%(6/179) in the control group. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (Fisher exact probability, P<0.05). Conclusions:The application of standardized nursing procedure of totally implantable venous power port to the injection of contrast medium in CT enhanced examination of malignant tumor patients, can significantly reduce the incidence of contrast medium extravasation.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
6.Cone beam CT study on the anatomical structure of the mandibular interforaminal area and its clinical significance
Xingping DU ; Peng NI ; Lei ZHANG
STOMATOLOGY 2024;44(6):469-474
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			The mandibular interforaminal area is usually considered a safe area for oral surgery without causing serious complications due to the absence of important nerves and blood vessels.With an increasing number of surgeries performed in the mandibular interfo-raminal area,there are more and more reports of surgical complications.Understanding the size and location of the anatomical structures in the mandibular interforaminal area is essential to develop surgical plans for implant,chin extraction,orthognathic,and oral cancer-related surgeries in the mandibular interforaminal area.This article reviewed the anatomy related to the mandibular interforaminal area.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
7.Validation of bacterial endotoxin test for aluminum hydroxide adjuvant by TAL method
Yu PANG ; Mengxue ZHANG ; Zhijing MA ; Fei WANG ; Xuan GUO ; Xingping HAO ; Chengjin SUN
Drug Standards of China 2024;25(4):380-386
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To establish a TAL gel-clot bacterial endotoxin test for aluminum hydroxide adjuvant.Methods:According to the bacterial endotoxin test in general chapter 1143 of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020,pre-interference test was performed using 3 types of buffer solutions and Ca-Mg additive by orthogonal design.The interference test and sample preparation validation were carried out using different batches of aluminum hydroxide adjuvant from 2 TAL manufacturers.Results:No interference was obtained through pre-interference test.Under the validated conditions,aluminum hydroxide adjuvant combined with phosphate buffered saline and Ca-Mg additive was employed to remove interference in bacteria endotoxin test.Conclusion:The established TAL gel-clot method is applicable to bacterial endotoxin test for aluminum hydroxide adjuvant.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
8.Effects of Abdominal Massage Combined with Electroacupuncture Point-through-point Method on the Circadian Clock Related Genes and Neurotransmitter Expressions of Insomnia Rats
Xuefeng ZHANG ; Sigan QIU ; Ziyue YAN ; Aikebaier GULAISAER ; Xusheng LU ; Lei GUO ; Junchang LIU ; Xingping ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(6):95-101
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To investigate the effects of abdominal massage combined with electroacupuncture point-through-point method on the expressions of circadian clock genes of Clock,BMAL1,PER1 and neurotransmitters contents of ACh and Glu in insomnia rats and its possible mechanism.Methods Totally 50 SD male rats were randomly divided into normal group,model group,abdominal massage group,electroacupuncture point-through-point group and combination group,with 10 rats in each group.Except for the normal group,an insomnia rat model was established by intraperitoneal injection of p-chlorophenylalanine.Abdominal massage group received abdominal massage;electroacupuncture point-through-point group was treated with flat acupuncture,"Baihui"through"Shenting","Sanyinjiao"through"Yinlingquan"(bilateral),"Shenmen"through"Neiguan"(bilateral),the electroacupuncture instrument dilatational wave,frequency of 1 Hz/20 Hz was connected;the combination group was treated with electroacupuncture through acupoints after abdominal massage;1 time/d for each treatment group,a total of 7 days.The normal group and model group were not intervened.HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes of neurons in hypothalamic tissue,the expression of Clock,BMAL1 and PER1 mRNA were detected by RT-qPCR,the expressions of Clock,BMAL1 and PER1 in hypothalamic tissue were detected by immunohistochemical staining,the expression of Clock,BMAL1 and PER1 protein in hypothalamic tissue were detected by Western blot,the contents of ACh and Glu in serum were detected by ELISA.Results Compared with the normal group,the model group rats had a longer sleep latency,shorter sleep duration,severe damage to the cellular structure of the hypothalamic tissue,and a vacuolar like change,with a decrease in the number of neuronal cells,the expressions of Clock and BMAL1 mRNA and protein in hypothalamic tissue increased,while the expressions of PER1 mRNA and protein decreased;the contents of serum ACh and Glu increased,with statistical significance(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the abdominal massage group,electroacupuncture point-through-point group,and combination group could all shorten the sleep latency,prolong sleep duration,and improve the morphology of hypothalamic neurons,reduce the expressions of Clock and BMAL1 mRNA and protein in hypothalamic tissue,up-regulate the expressions of PER1 mRNA and protein,and reduce the contents of serum ACh and Glu,with statistical significance(P<0.05),the combination group showed the most obvious effects(P<0.05).Conclusion Abdominal massage combined with electroacupuncture point-through-point method can improve insomnia.Its mechanism may be related to the regulation of circadian clock genes Clock,BMAL1,PER1 mRNA and protein expression,as well as neurotransmitter content.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
9.Exploration on the Mechanism of Yanggan Anhun Decoction in Treating Insomnia with Liver Failing in Storing Soul Type Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Verification
Xu CHEN ; Xingping ZHANG ; Honglin JIA ; Zhengting LIANG ; Ruining LIANG ; Jinhong WU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(11):33-41
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To explore the mechanism of Yanggan Anhun Decoction in the treatment of insomnia with liver failing in storing soul type based on network pharmacological methods;To perform animal model validation.Methods The drug components and targets of Yanggan Anhun Decoction were retrieved from TCMSP and BATMAN-TCM databases,and the targets of insomnia with liver failure store soul type were retrieved from GeneCards,NCBI and DisGeNET databases.By constructing a protein-protein interaction(PPI)network and analyzing GO and KEGG pathway enrichment,the signaling pathway of Yanggan Anxin Decoction in treating insomnia with liver failing in storing soul type was determined,and molecular docking was performed between the main active components and core targets.24 SD rats were randomly divided into normal group,model group,TCM group and Western medicine group,with 6 rats in each group.The insomnia model rats with liver failing in storing soul type were constructed by compound multi factor stimulation method,and were given drugs for 14 days.The cognitive memory ability of rats were detected by Morris water maze test;Nissl staining was used to observe the morphology and number of Nissl bodies in the hypothalamus of rats;serum IL-6 and TNF-α contents were detected by ELISA;IL-6 and TNF-α in hypothalamus and Bcl-2,Bax protein expression levels of rats were detected by immunohistochemistry.The relative expressions of p38 MAPK,p-p38 MAPK,Bcl-2,Bax proteins in the hypothalamus of rats were detected by Western blot.Results A total of 301 active components,321 potential targets and 92 key targets were obtained.Key active components such as quercetin,kaempferol,luteolin,wogonin,sebiferic acid and β-sitosterol,as well as core targets such as MAPK,IL6 and TNF were obtained after screening.The key targets mainly focused on various signaling pathways such as TNF signaling pathway,MAPK signaling pathway,PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,dopaminergic synapse,and neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction,etc.Kaempferol,quercetin,digitonin and other flavonoids had good binding activity and stability with MAPK,TNF,IL6 and showed good affinity.The results of animal experiments showed that,compared with the normal group,the cognitive memory ability of the model group decreased(P<0.05),Nissl bodies were stained shallowly,the density was lower,the cell body was shrunk and deformed,the cell nucleus was broken and dissolved,and the serum and hypothalamic IL-6,TNF-α increased(P<0.05),the expressions of p-p38 MAPK/p38 MAPK and Bax in hypothalamus increased(P<0.05),while the expressions of Bcl-2 and Bcl-2/Bax decreased(P<0.05);compared with the model group,the cognitive memory ability of the TCM group and the Western medicine group were improved,the number of Nissl bodies significantly increased,the nucleus was clear,the cell body shrinkage and deformation were improved(P<0.05),the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in serum and hypothalamus decreased(P<0.05),while the expressions of p-p38 MAPK/p38 MAPK and Bax decreased,and the expression of Bcl-2 and Bcl-2/Bax increased(P<0.05).Conclusion Yanggan Anhun Decoction may play its effects in treating insomnia with liver failing in storing soul type by regulating MAPK,TNF,IL6,Bcl-2,Bax and other core targets,and interfering with p38MAPK signaling pathway.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
10.Clinical significance of serum antioxidant markers in cephalofacial herpes zoster
Qianyang ZHOU ; Xinxin MA ; Xingping ZHENG ; Lixian XU ; Ruili ZHANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(22):2694-2698
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To investigate the expression change of serum antioxidant markers in cranofacial herpes zoster and its relationship with clinical severity and postherpetic neuralgia(PHN).Methods Totally 109 cases of cranofacial herpes zoster(cranofacial group)and 169 cases of non-cranofacial herpes zoster(non-cranofacial grlup)hospitalized in the Department of Dermatology in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University and 200 cases of health check-ups without underlying diseases(healthy control group)from January 2022 to December 2023 were selected,and the serum antioxidant markers including uric acid(UA),total bilirubin(TBIL),and albumin(ALB)of the patients in the three groups group were compared.Meanwhile,the relationship between these markers and clinical severity and PHN of cranofacial herpes zoster was assessed.Results The serum levels of UA,TBIL and ALB in the cranofacial group and non-cranofacial were significantly lower than those in the healthy control group(P<0.05).Serum UA,TBIL and ALB levels in cranofacial group were significantly lower than those in non-cranofacial group(P<0.05),and were nega-tively correlated with disease severity(P<0.05).Serum UA,TBIL and ALB levels in cranofacial group were independent influencing factors for the occurrence of PHN(P<0.05),and had predictive value for PHN in cranofacial herpes zoster(P<0.05).Conclusion Reactivation of cranofacial herpes zoster virus,acute nerve injury and PHN may all be related to the low antioxidant status of the body,and the antioxidant biomarkers UA,TBIL and ALB may be protective factors for herpes zoster,but more studies are needed to clarify the un-derlying mechanisms.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
            
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