1.The mechanism and practical path of red doctor spirit in nurturing medical students’ professional identity
Yanqiu CHEN ; Aogang KONG ; Xinxin ZHANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(7):885-889
The red doctor spirit is a precious spiritual wealth formed in the great practice of the Chinese Communist Party leading the Chinese revolution and creating and developing people’s health undertakings. It is also an important cultural resource for nurturing medical students’ professional identity. The red doctor spirit provides cognitive resources and spiritual guidance for the formation of medical students’ professional identity, prompting medical students to form emotional identity, value identity, and behavioral identity with the profession of doctor, there by enabling medical students to more clearly understand their own missions and development goals, enhance their confidence in engaging in medical and health work, and strengthen their beliefs in working hard for the construction of a healthy China. In practice, to further enhance the leading power of the red doctor spirit in the formation of medical students’ professional identity, it is essential to deepen classroom teaching of the red doctor spirit to provide theoretical guidance; to strengthen the clinical practice of the red doctor spirit to provide practical guidance; and to foster a campus cultural atmosphere infused with the red doctor spirit , enabling medical students to naturally develop a sense of identification with the medical profession through immersive cultural influence.
2.Design, synthesis, and in vitro anti-tumor activity of silybin derivatives
Yan LI ; Lei GAO ; Chaohui ZHANG ; Yanqiu MENG
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2025;56(3):305-311
This study used the natural flavonoid compound silybin as the parent compound and synthesized 16 silybin derivatives through oxidative dehydrogenation, alkylation, selective demethylation, and acylation. The structures of these derivatives were confirmed by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and MS. All derivatives were found to be new compounds never reported in previous literature. Using gastric cancer cell line SGC-7901 and human glioblastoma cell line LN-229, the in vitro anti-tumor activity of the novel silybin derivative was determined through MTT assay with lapatinib as the positive control. The experimental results indicate that the synthesized novel silybin derivatives have a certain degree of anti-proliferative effect on two types of cancer cells, with compounds I2 and I14 showing strong anti-proliferative activity against LN-229 and SGC-7901 cells.
3.Source analysis and health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in atmospheric PM2.5 in a district of Taizhou City from 2019 to 2021
Yanqiu ZHANG ; Guang YU ; Wei WANG ; Li HANG ; Qian WANG ; Li WANG ; Qiuju QIAO ; Jiuhong HUANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(1):54-61
Background Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), one of the main components of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), have a certain impact on ambient air quality, and long-term exposure to PAHs may pose potential health risks to human beings. Objective To identify the distribution characteristics and sources of PAHs in atmospheric PM2.5 in a district of Taizhou City from 2019 to 2021, and to evaluate the health risks of PAHs to the population in the area through the inhalation pathway. Methods From 2019 to 2021, air PM2.5 sampling was carried out at a state-controlled surveillance point in a district of Taizhou City for 7 consecutive days on the 10th-16th of each month, the sampling time was 24 h·d−1, and the sampling flow rate was 100 L·min−1. PM2.5 mass concentration was calculated by gravimetric method. A total of 16 PAHs were determined by ultrasonic extraction-liquid chromatography. Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to compare the distribution charac teristics of PAHs concentrations by years and seasons, characteristic ratio and principal component analysis (PCA) was used to analyze their sources, and a lifetime carcinogenic risk (ILCR) model was used to assess the health risk of PAHs. Results From 2019 to 2021, the annual average concentrations [M (P25, P75)] of ∑PAHs in atmospheric PM2.5 in the selected district of Taizhou City were 6.52 (2.46, 10.59), 8.52 (4.56, 12.29), and 3.72 (1.51, 7.11) ng·m−3, respectively, and the annual benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) excess rates (national limit: 1 ng·m−3) were 27.38% (23/84), 47.62% (40/84), and 19.04% (16/84), respectively, both presenting 2020> 2019 > 2021 (P<0.001, P<0.05). The ∑PAHs concentration distribution showed a seasonal variation, with the highest value in winter and the lowest value in summer (P<0.05). Among the atmospheric PM2.5 samples, the proportion of 5-ring PAHs was the highest, the proportion of 2-3-ring PAHs was the lowest; the proportion of 2-4-ring PAHs showed a yearly upward trend, and the proportion of 5-6-ring PAHs showed yearly downward trend (P<0.05). The characteristic ratio and PCA results suggested that the sources of sampled PAHs were mainly mixed sources such as dust, fossil fuel (natural gas), coal combustion, industrial emissions, and motor vehicle exhaust emissions. The ILCR (RILCR) of PAHs by inhalation for men, women, and children were 1.83×10−6, 2.35×10−6, and 2.04×10−6, respectively, and the annual average RILCR was 2.07×10−6, all greater than 1×10−6. Conclusion For the sampled time period, the main sources of PAHs pollution in atmospheric PM2.5 in the target district of Taizhou City are dust, fossil fuel (natural gas), coal combustion, industrial emissions, motor vehicle emissions, etc., and PAHs may have a potential carcinogenic risk to local residents.
4.The mechanism of emodin inhibiting YAP1 and FOXD1 in gastric cancer AGS cells and its related study
Tian GU ; Chunhong LIU ; Fei ZHANG ; Wei QIAN ; Yanqiu ZHU ; Mingliang CHU ; Jiemin LIU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(1):59-64,71
Objective To explore the possible mechanism of emodin in inhibiting proliferation,migration,and invasion of AGS cells and in suppressing the expressions of YAP1 and FOXD1.Methods Normal gastric cell GES-1 and gastric cancer cell AGS were cultured with different concentrations of emodin.CCK8 test,scratch test and Transwell assay were used to verify changes in the biological phenotype of AGS cells.TCGA database was applied to analyze expressions of HK2,YAP1 and FOXD1 in gastric cancer tissues and normal gastric tissues.Western blotting method was used to detect the impacts of emodin on HK2,YAP1 and FOXD1 proteins in AGS cells.Exogenous pyruvic acid was added to verify the changes in YAP1 and FOXD1.Results The IC50 of emodin was significantly higher in GES-1 cells than in AGS cells(P<0.05).CCK8 proliferation test,scratch test,and Transwell assay showed that emodin significantly inhibited the biological abilities of AGS(P<0.05 for comparisons).Analysis on the TCGA bioinformatics database found that the expression of key enzymes HK2 in the glycolysis pathway and oncogenes YAP1 and FOXD1 was significantly higher in gastric cancer tissues than in normal gastric tissues(P<0.05 for comparisons).Emodin significantly inhibited the protein expressions of key glycolytic enzymes HK2 and oncogenes YAP1 and FOXD1(P<0.05 for comparisons).With supplement of exogenous glycolytic metabolite pyruvate,the protein expressions of oncogenes YAP1 and FOXD1 significantly increased(P<0.05 for comparisons).Conclusions Emodin has a significant pharmacological inhibitory effect on gastric cancer AGS cells,markedly suppressing their biological phenotype.Emodin not only significantly inhibits the key enzyme HK2 in glycolysis metabolism,but also the protein expressions of oncogenes YAP1 and FOXD1.With the addition of exogenous pyruvate to enhance the glycolytic metabolic pathway,the protein expressions of oncogenes YAP1 and FOXD1 significantly increased.The above results suggest a close association of YAP1 and FOXD1 with glycolytic metabolism.Emodin may inhibit oncogenes YAP1 and FOXD1 through the glycolytic metabolism of gastric cancer AGS cells.
5.Predictive value of lactate/albumin ratio,interleukin-6 and CD4+T lymphocyte count in the short-term prognosis of severe pneumonia and sepsis
Zhiyu MIAO ; Lei ZHANG ; Xiaoyan LI ; Ruixia ZHANG ; Mengjiao ZHAO ; Yanqiu GAO
Journal of Xinxiang Medical College 2024;41(3):232-239
Objective To investigate the predictive value of lactate/albumin ratio(LAR),interleukin-6(IL-6)and CD4+T lymphocyte count in 28-day mortality in patients with severe pneumonia and sepsis.Methods A total of 73 patients with severe pneumonia and sepsis admitted to the Respiratory Intensive Care Unit(RICU)of Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University from January 2022 to June 2023 were enrolled and divided into the survival group(n=43)and the death group(n=30)according to their 28-day outcomes.The clinical data of the patients were collected from their electronic medical records,including age,gender,comorbidities with hypertension,diabetes,and coronary artery heart disease(CHD),as well as sequential organ failure assessment(SOFA)score,acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ(APACHE Ⅱ)score,mean arterial pressure(MAP),confusion,uremia,respiratory rate,blood pressure,age ≥65 years(CURB-65)score,total bilirubin(Tbil),serum creatinine(Scr),platelet count(PLT),white blood cell(WBC)count,procalcitonin(PCT),and C-reactive protein(CRP)at admission to RICU.On the 1st,3rd,and 7th day after admission to RICU,the patients'arterial blood was drawn,and the lactate level was detected by a fully automated blood gas analyzer.The peripheral venous blood was drawn,and the serum albumin and IL-6 levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and the CD4+T lymphocyte subset count was measured by flow cytometry.The LAR of patients on the 1st,3rd and 7th day was calculated.The clinical data of the patients and the LAR,IL-6 level and CD4+T lymphocyte count on the 1st,3rd,and 7th day were compared between the two groups.The influencing factors of 28-day mortality in patients with severe pneumonia and sepsis were analyzed by logistic regression,and the predictive value of each influencing factor on the 28-day mortality in patients with severe pneumonia and sepsis was evaluated by the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results There was no significant difference in gender,age,proportions of comorbidities with hypertension,diabetes and CHD,length of stay in RICU,and Tbil,MAP,PLT,Scr,WBC,PCT and CRP at admission to RICU(P>0.05).The APACHE Ⅱ and CURB-65 scores of the patients in the death group were significantly higher than those in the survival group(P<0.05).On the 1st,3rd and 7th day,the CD4+T lymphocyte count in the death group was significantly lower than that in the survival group,while the SOFA score was significantly higher than that in the survival group(P<0.05).On the first day,there was no significant difference in the LAR and IL-6 level be-tween the death group and the survival group(P>0.05).However,on the 3rd and 7th day,the LAR and IL-6 level in the death group were significantly higher than those in the survival group(P<0.05).The LAR,IL-6 level and SOFA score on the 3rd and 7th day in the survival group were significantly lower than those on the 1st day,and these indicators on the 7th day were sig-nificantly lower than those on the 3rd day(P<0.05);the CD4+T lymphocyte count on the 3rd and 7th day was significantly higher than that on the 1st day(P<0.05),while it showed no significant difference on the 7th and 3r day(P>0.05).The IL-6 level on the 7th day in the death group was significantly lower than that on the 1st and 3rd day(P<0.05),while there was no significant difference in IL-6 level on the 1st day compared with the 3r day(P>0.05);moreover,there was no significant difference in LAR,CD4+T lymphocyte count and SOFA score between each time point(P>0.05).Pearson correlation analy-sis showed that on the 3rd day,the LAR and IL-6 level were significantly positively correlated with the SOFA score in patients with severe pneumonia and sepsis(r=0.385,0.394;P<0.05).On the 7th day,the LAR and IL-6 level were also significantly positively correlated with the SOFA score(r=0.418,0.402;P<0.05).On the 3 rd and 7 th day,CD4+T lymphocyte count was significantly negatively correlated with the SOFA score(r=-0.451,-0.454;P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that the APACHE Ⅱ score,LAR,IL-6 level and CD4+T lymphocyte count on the 3rd day,and the IL-6 level and CD4+T lym-phocyte count on the 7th day were the influencing factors for 28-day mortality in patients with severe pneumonia and sepsis(P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the APACHE Ⅱ score,LAR,IL-6 level and CD4+T lymphocyte count on the 3rd day and the combination of the three,IL-6 level and CD4+T lymphocyte count on the 7th day and the combination of the two had certain predictive value for the 28-day mortality in patients with severe pneumonia and sepsis(P<0.05).The area under the ROC curve(AUC)of LAR,IL-6 level and CD4+T lymphocyte count on the 3rd day combined to predict 28-day mortality in patients with severe pneumonia and sepsis was 0.891,and the AUC of APACHE Ⅱ score for predicting 28-day mortality in pa-tients with severe pneumonia and sepsis was 0.769.The AUC values of LAR,IL-6 level and CD4+T lymphocyte count on the 3rd day for predicting 28-day mortality in patients with severe pneumonia and sepsis were 0.795,0.757 and 0.770,respective-ly,and the AUC values of IL-6 level and CD4+T lymphocyte count on the 7th day and their combination for predicting 28-day mortality in patients with severe pneumonia and sepsis were 0.743,0.802 and 0.888,respectively.Conclusion The 3-day LAR,IL-6 level and CD4+T lymphocyte count,and the 7-day IL-6 level and CD4+T lymphocyte count after admission are re-lated to the 28-day mortality in patients with severe pneumonia and sepsis.The combined LAR,IL-6 level and CD4+T lympho-cyte count on the 3rd day can better assess the severity and prognosis of patients.
6.Research progress in evaluation of type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy animal model
Ziyue ZHU ; Lu WANG ; Junpeng YAO ; Huilin LIU ; Yanqiu LI ; Ying LI ; Wei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(1):139-145,157
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a common diabetic complication.Presently,our understanding of its pathogenesis is incomplete,and there are no effective treatment options.In-depth research requires the use of animal experiments.The criteria for modeling success and the evaluation method for peripheral nerve function recovery are critical for carrying out animal experiments into type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy.However,but there has been a lack of systematic interrogation and analysis of the evaluation method used with type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy models.Therefore,the author reviewed the recent data,summarized and analyzed the evaluation method used for animal models of type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy of small and large nerve fibers,and proposed future directions for development,providing a reference for related research.
7.Effects of Mild Moxibustion on Proteins Expression of BDNF/TrkB Signaling Pathway in Hypothalamus of Primary Dysmenorrhea Rats with Cold and Dampness Stagnation Syndrome
Xiangyun MENG ; Fei GAO ; Di WANG ; Yulei LIANG ; Xuan ZHANG ; Yanqiu SUN ; Yanxue XING ; Zhiguo ZHAO ; Xinhua LI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(3):127-131
Objective To observe the analgesic effects of mild moxibustion on primary dysmenorrhea(PD)rats with cold and dampness stagnation syndrome and its effect on BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway in hypothalamus;To explore its mechanism for the treatment of PD.Methods A total of 32 Wistar non-pregnant female rats were randomly divided into blank group,model group,Western medicine group and mild moxibustion group,with 8 rats in each group.Except for the blank group,the other groups received estradiol benzoate intraperitoneal injection combined with ice bath treatment + oxytocin intraperitoneal injection to establish PD with cold and dampness stagnation syndrome model.The mild moxibustion group received treatment at"Shenque"and"Guanyuan"from the eighth day of modeling for 10 min,and the Western medicine group was given ibuprofen solution intragastically for 4 days.The latency period of rats twisting was observed and the twisting score was calculated,Western blot and PCR were used to detect the expressions of c-fos,BDNF,TrkB protein and mRNA in hypothalamic tissue.Results Compared with the blank group,the model group showed a shortened latency period and an increased twisting score(P<0.01),the expressions of c-fos,BDNF,TrkB protein and mRNA in hypothalamic tissue increased(P<0.01,P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the mild moxibustion group had a longer latency period and lower twisting score(P<0.01),while the expressions of c-fos,BDNF,TrkB protein and mRNA in hypothalamic tissue increased(P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Mild moxibustion may effectively improve the pain state of PD rats with cold and dampness stagnation syndrome.This mechanism may be related to downregulating c-fos expression,inhibiting BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway activation,thereby inhibiting pain signal transmission,regulating pain occurrence and maintenance.
8.Efficacy and safety of amphotericin B combined with posaconazole in the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis complicated with AIDS
Lu ZHANG ; Yanqiu LU ; Dan LIU ; Jing HU
China Pharmacy 2024;35(16):2018-2022
OBJECTIVE To observe the efficacy and safety of amphotericin B combined with posaconazole in the treatment of patients with AIDS combined with cryptococcal meningitis (CM). METHODS The data of 44 patients with AIDS combined with CM admitted to Chongqing Public Health Medical Center and the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Military Medical University from January 2021 to June 2023 were collected retrospectively. They were divided into amphotericin B combined with flucytosine (AmB+FC) group and amphotericin B combined with posaconazole (AmB+POS) group according to treatment regimen, with 22 cases in each group. AmB+FC group was given Amphotericin B for injection+Flucytosine injection; AmB+POS group was given Amphotericin B for injection+posaconazole injection. After 12 weeks of treatment, clinical efficacies of two groups, clinical symptoms and the negative coversion rate of cerebrospinal fluid, and laboratory test results before and after treatment were observed in 2 groups, and the occurrence of adverse drug reactions was recorded in 2 groups. RESULTS After 12 weeks of treatment, the total effective rate, the incidences of fever, blurred vision, leukopenia, anemia, renal function abnormalities, hypokalemia, liver function abnormalities, rash, and peripheral neuropathy were compared between the two groups, and the differences were not statistically significant (P>0.05). The negative coversion rate of cerebrospinal fluid in AmB+POS group was significantly higher than AmB+FC group; the incidences of headache, nausea and vomiting symptoms, and the incidence of any adverse events were significantly lower than AmB+FC group (P<0.05). The cerebrospinal fluid pressure and cerebrospinal fluid protein content of the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment, and the cerebrospinal fluid glucose content and cerebrospinal fluid chloride content were significantly higher than those before treatment (P<0.05); however, the differences were not statistically significant between 2 groups (P>0.05). CONCL USIONS Amphotericin B combined with posaconazole improves the negative coversion rate of cerebrospinal fluid and relieves clinical symptoms in patients with AIDS combined with CM with good safety.
9.Correlation of sarcopenia and osteoporosis in postmenopausal elderly patients with type 2 diabetes
Ping ZHANG ; Yijun DU ; Yue WANG ; Yanqiu WANG ; Xiaoqun XU ; Tianrong PAN
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(10):1871-1874,1880
Objective To investigate the correlation between the appendicular skeletal mass index(ASMI)and os-teoporosis(OP)in postmenopausal patients with type 2 diabetes(T2DM).Methods 164 hospitalized postmeno-pausal elderly T2DM patients were selected and their bone density(BMD)and appendicular skeletal mass were measured using dual energy X-ray absorption method(DXA).ASMI=appendicular skeletal mass/height2(kg/m2),and they were divided into OP group and non OP group based on T value.The general clinical data,blood biochemical indicators,and ASMI between the two groups were compared,and Logistic regression analysis,ROC curve were further used to analyze the correlation and diagnostic power.Results Compared with non OP group,OP group had a higher incidence of sarcopenia(SAC)(P<0.05);the differences in age,ASMI,body mass index(BMI),and estradiol(E2)had significant differences between the two groups(P<0.05);Logistic regression analysis showed that the reduction of ASMI[OR=0.133,95%CI(0.029-0.611)],BMI[OR=0.785,95%CI(0.625-0.985)],and E2[OR=0.967,95%CI(0.942-0.993)]were protective factors for OP;receiver operating curve(ROC)suggested that the AUC of ASMI for OP prediction was 0.752[95%CI(0.632-0.872),P<0.001]with sensitivity 87.5%,specificity 47.8%,and the best diagnostic value was 5.52 kg/m2.Conclusion The reduction of ASMI,BMI,and E2 is positively correlated with the occurrence of osteoporosis.ASMI is an important protective factor for osteoporosis.Early OP screening and risk factor assessment should be conducted for elderly postmenopausal T2DM patients,and early intervention measures should be taken to reduce the risk of falls and fractures.
10.Characteristics of Early Cardiac Involvement in 45 Patients With Fabry Disease Monitored by Ultrasonic Cardiogram
Jie LI ; Min YE ; Rui FAN ; Jingwei ZHANG ; Yanqiu LIU ; Yili CHEN ; Yugang DONG ; Fengjuan YAO
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(4):613-621
[Objective]To evaluate the changes in cardiac structure and ventricular function in patients with Ander-son-Fabry Disease(AFD)by two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography(2D-STE)and to explore the character-istics of their early cardiac involvement.[Methods]All 45 patients diagnosed with AFD in this observational study under-went routine ultrasonic cardiogram(UCG)examination and 2D-STE.The patients were divided into 2 groups based on UCG measurements:with left ventricular hypertrophy(interventricular septum or posterior left ventricular wall thickness≥12 mm)and without left ventricular hypertrophy.TomTec software was used to analyze the echocardiographic images,then the baseline data,UCG routine parameters and myocardial strain of the two groups were compared.[Results]The study in-cluded 27 males(60.0%)and 18 females(40.0%),with an average age of(32.33±16.11),17 cases(37.78%)with left ventricular hypertrophy and 28 cases(62.22%)without left ventricular hypertrophy.All patients had normal left ventricu-lar ejection fraction(LVEF)(>50%).Compared with those without left ventricular hypertrophy,patients with left ventric-ular hypertrophy had significantly more target organ involvement,significantly higher E/A and average E/E' ratios(P<0.05).No statistical difference was found in global and segmental longitudinal strain(LS),circumferential strain(CS)and radial strain(RS)of the endocardium and myocardium between the two groups(all P>0.05).There were lower abso-lute values of global and segmental LS and CS in the myocardium than in the endocardium(all P<0.05),and higher abso-lute values of LS and RS in the mid segment than in the basal and apical segments(all P<0.05).[Conclusions]There is no significant association between early systolic dysfunction and left ventricular wall thickness.2D-STE strain can be used to detect AFD in the early stage.Ventricular wall myocardium exhibits more serious involvement than endocardium and mid segment was less involved than the apical and basal segments.


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