1.Preparation and evaluation of quality,targeting and cytotoxicity of triptolide-loaded targeting nanoparticles
Moli YIN ; Wenbin LUO ; Jingzhe XU ; Zebo TANG ; Ni GUO ; Youxing LAO ; Huiyan WANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(12):1457-1462
OBJECTIVE To prepare nanoparticle-based targeting preparation loaded with triptolide (TP), and evaluate its quality, targeting ability and cytotoxic effects. METHODS Polymer nanoparticles carrying TP-targeted folic acid (FA) receptor (TP@PLGA-PEG-FA) were fabricated using poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)/polyethylene glycol/FA (PLGA-PEG-FA) as the carrier by emulsion and volatilization technique. The morphology and distribution were observed, and their particle size, Zeta potential, polydispersity index (PDI), drug loading capacity and encapsulation efficiency were measured. Their stability, blood compatibility, in vitro drug release, uptake by RAW264.7 cells (localization with fluorescent dye Cy3.5), and in vitro cytotoxicity were evaluated. RESULTS TP@PLGA-PEG-FA exhibited spherical shape and uniform distribution, with particle size of (122.60±0.02) nm, Zeta potential of (-17.6±0.6)mV, and PDI of 0.26±0.02; drug loading capacity and encapsulation efficiency of TP were measured to be (7.78±0.05)% and (68.62±0.03)%, respectively. The hemolysis rates of 100, 200, 300, 400 µg/mL TP@PLGA- PEG-FA were 0.77%, 0.92%, 1.34% and 1.63%, respectively. There were no significant changes in particle size, PDI and Zeta potential when TP@PLGA-PEG-FA were placed in 4 ℃ water for 14 days and in DMEM culture medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum at 37 ℃ for 12 h. The cumulative release rate of TP@PLGA-PEG-FA was (84.83±0.29)% in phosphate buffer at pH5.5 for 72 h, which was significantly higher than the cumulative release rates in phosphate buffer solutions at pH7.4 and 6.5 for 72 h ([ 42.37±0.35)% and (63.83±0.29)% , respectively] (P<0.05). Activated RAW264.7 cells took up significantly more Cy3.5@PLGA-PEG-FA than they took up Cy3.5@PLGA-PEG-FA+free FA and Cy3.5@PLGA-PEG. When the mass concentration of TP was≥15.63 ng/mL, the survival rates of activated cells in the TP@PLGA-PEG-FA groups were significantly lower than those of the same mass concentration of free TP groups (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The prepared TP@PLGA-PEG-FA has high stability, good blood compatibility, active targeting and cytotoxicity to inflammatory cells.
2.Randomized Controlled Trials on Chinese Herbal Medicine Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis: An Evidence Map
Mingyue LIU ; Baixiang HE ; Jingqiu HU ; Youran DAI ; Lingling REN ; Shufan GE ; Kelin LI ; Qiubai JIN ; Ping SONG ; Huiyan CHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):138-145
ObjectiveTo characterize the evidence distribution and methodological quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on oral Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) for atopic dermatitis (AD) based on evidence mapping. MethodsSeven databases (CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, CBM, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Embase) and the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry were searched for the RCTs in Chinese and English. Evidence distribution was presented graphically and textually, and methodological quality was assessed via the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool (ROB 1.0). ResultsA total of 168 RCTs were included. The number of annual publications showing an increasing trend, and 72.6% RCTs had sample sizes of 51-100 participants. The studies evaluated 108 distinct CHM interventions categorized as decoctions, granules, Chinese patent medicines, and extracts. Compound Glycyrrhizin was the most frequently used, followed by Xiaofengsan and Chushi Weiling decoction. Among the RCTs, 57.1% had the treatment courses of 4-8 weeks. Outcome measures predominantly focused on clinical response rate, skin lesion severity scores, and adverse events, with less attention to TCM symptom scores, skin barrier function, and relapse rates. The overall risk of bias was generally high. ConclusionWhile CHM for AD is a research hotspot and demonstrates clinical advantages, the related studies have problems such as unclear clinical positioning, poor research standardization and methodological quality, and insufficient prominence of TCM clinical advantages. Large-sample, methodologically rigorous, and high-quality studies are needed to enhance the evidence base for CHM in treating AD.
3.Randomized Controlled Trials on Chinese Herbal Medicine Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis: An Evidence Map
Mingyue LIU ; Baixiang HE ; Jingqiu HU ; Youran DAI ; Lingling REN ; Shufan GE ; Kelin LI ; Qiubai JIN ; Ping SONG ; Huiyan CHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):138-145
ObjectiveTo characterize the evidence distribution and methodological quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on oral Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) for atopic dermatitis (AD) based on evidence mapping. MethodsSeven databases (CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, CBM, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Embase) and the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry were searched for the RCTs in Chinese and English. Evidence distribution was presented graphically and textually, and methodological quality was assessed via the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool (ROB 1.0). ResultsA total of 168 RCTs were included. The number of annual publications showing an increasing trend, and 72.6% RCTs had sample sizes of 51-100 participants. The studies evaluated 108 distinct CHM interventions categorized as decoctions, granules, Chinese patent medicines, and extracts. Compound Glycyrrhizin was the most frequently used, followed by Xiaofengsan and Chushi Weiling decoction. Among the RCTs, 57.1% had the treatment courses of 4-8 weeks. Outcome measures predominantly focused on clinical response rate, skin lesion severity scores, and adverse events, with less attention to TCM symptom scores, skin barrier function, and relapse rates. The overall risk of bias was generally high. ConclusionWhile CHM for AD is a research hotspot and demonstrates clinical advantages, the related studies have problems such as unclear clinical positioning, poor research standardization and methodological quality, and insufficient prominence of TCM clinical advantages. Large-sample, methodologically rigorous, and high-quality studies are needed to enhance the evidence base for CHM in treating AD.
4.Application of Animal Models of Corneal Neovascularization Based on Data Mining
Rikai ZHAO ; Huiyan YANG ; Ying LIU ; Xin JIANG ; Mingsan MIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(9):166-173
ObjectiveTo provide a reference for the establishment of an ideal corneal neovascularization (CNV) animal model by summarizing the modeling characteristics of CNV animal models. MethodWith "CVN" as the theme word, this paper searched the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, Chinese medical journals full-text database, and PubMed database and screened out relevant literature on CNV animal experiments from 2013 to 2023. The database was established by Excel 2021, and the experimental animal strain, gender, modeling method, detection index, and application category were sorted out. The characteristics of the CNV animal model were analyzed. ResultAfter comparative analysis, it was found that the animal strains were Sprague-Dawley rats (87 times, 29.49%) and New Zealand white rabbits (52 times, 17.63%). Male animals were recommended. Most modeling methods for efficacy verification and mechanism studies were the alkali burn method. Index detection methods included apparent index observation, histopathological detection, immunohistochemistry (IHC), Western blot, and various polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests. Detection indexes included apparent indication, corneal histopathology, CNV regulation, etc. ConclusionThe CNV model of SD rats induced by the alkali burn method is recommended for model replication, and the indexes are mainly selected from the growth of CNV, corneal histopathological test, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-related test. In addition, according to the demand, the corneal apparent indication and the basic indexes related to the regulation of CNV, such as vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2), basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), and secretogranin Ⅲ (Scg3) are also selected. Clinical treatment of CNV relies on anti-inflammatory drugs and anti-VEGF drugs, and there is a lack of application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), so the model needs to be improved by adding elements of TCM syndromes.
5.Investigation on loneliness and negative emotional symptoms among first generation college students in the family
FENG Huiyan, ZENG Zhuwei, LUO Xiaohong, HUANG Hongqing, ZHAO Haipeng, ZENG Hong
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(4):535-538
Objective:
To investigate the current status and relationship between loneliness and negative emotional symptoms among first generation college students in the family, so as to provide reference for improving mental health of this population.
Methods:
A convenience sampling method was used to select 3 017 college students from 10 colleges and universities in Guangdong Province and Yunnan Province, China, in May 2023. Questionnaires were administered to the students, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) and the short form of the University of California at Los Angeles Loneliness Scale (ULS-6) were employed.
Results:
The total ULS-6 score of first generation college students in the family was (12.38±4.16), while the score of non first generation college students in the family was (11.89±4.38), with a statistically significant difference ( t=2.79, P <0.05). The total DASS-21 score of first generation college students in the family was (71.13±26.97), while the score of non first generation college students in the family was (70.20±26.66), with a statistically significant difference ( t=2.69, P <0.05). Among the first generation college students in the family, male students experienced more DASS-21 score (77.55±29.36) than female students (70.43±25.03)( t =5.79, P <0.05). Urban students (12.00±4.15, 70.34±25.68) reported lower levels of loneliness score and DASS- 21 score than rural students (12.62±4.15, 74.93±27.63), and the depression subscale scores showed statistically significant differences among students with different professional achievement rankings ( t/F =-3.42, -3.94, 4.25, P <0.05). There was a positive correlation between loneliness, depression, anxiety, pressure and DASS-21 scales of first generation college students in the family ( r=0.64, 0.62, 0.64, 0.66, P <0.01). The linear regression analysis results showed a positive correlation between loneliness and all dimensions and total scores of the DASS-21, explaining 44% of the variance in negative emotional symptoms.
Conclusions
A positive correlation is found between loneliness and negative emotional symptoms among first generation college students in the family. Improving the loneliness of the first generation college students in the family can reduce their negative emotional symptoms and improve their mental health level.
6.Clinical Application of Fresh Plantaginis Herba in Acient and Modern Medical Works
Rikai ZHAO ; Xin JIANG ; Huiyan YANG ; Mingsan MIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(5):159-169
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical application law and provide literature support and development ideas for the modern application of fresh Plantaginis Herba. MethodThe literature about the application of fresh Plantaginis Herba was retrieved from the fifth edition of Chinese medical dictionary, China national knowledge infrastructure (CNKI), VIP, Wanfang data, and Chinese medical journals and analyzed. ResultFresh Plantaginis Herba appeared frequently in ancient books, with the effects of clearing heat, cooling blood, promoting urination, and relieving stranguria. It was used for the treatment of stranguria, urine retention, bloody urine, sore and carbuncle, epistaxis, red and swelling eye, suppurative inflammation in the throat, and gynecological and pediatric diseases. According to modern medical publications, fresh Plantaginis Herba is mainly used to treated diseases in the kidney, five sense organs, spleen, stomach, lung, liver, gallbladder, and skin and gynecological and pediatric diseases. Specifically, it is mainly used to treat the syndrome of dampness and heat in kidney and skin diseases caused by the accumulation of dampness and heat toxin, with the effects of clearing heat, removing toxin, promoting urination, and relieving stranguria. Since ancient times, there have been reports of using fresh Plantaginis Herbausing for food and health care. ConclusionFresh Plantaginis Herba is widely used in clinical practice and has a high medical value and economic value. However, its modern application lags behind, so it is necessary to promote the development of fresh Plantaginis Herba from the aspects of medicinal material production, storage, transportation, preparation research and development, and clinical application.
7.Value of ultrasonic measurement of the ratio of optic nerve sheath diameter to eyeball transverse diameter in the diagnosis and prognosis of intracranial hypertension in patients with craniocerebral trauma
Kun ZHANG ; Fengjie MA ; Huiyan LI ; Yayun FANG ; Chao LONG ; Ran LIU ; Liping SONG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2024;47(2):134-138
Objective:To investigate the value of ultrasonic measurement of the ratio of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) to eyeball transverse diameter(ETD) in the diagnosis and prognosis of intracranial hypertension in patients with craniocerebral trauma.Methods:A total of 120 patients with craniocerebral trauma treated in the Xingtai General Hospital of North China Medical and Health Group from December 2021 to January 2023 were perspectively selected, and they were divided into normal intracranial pressure group (73 cases) and intracranial hypertension group (47 cases) according to the results of intracranial pressure measurements, and the intracranial hypertension group was divided into good prognosis group (20 cases) and poor prognosis group (27 cases) according to the follow-up prognosis. The efficacy of ONSD, ETD and ONSD/ETD in intracranial hypertension diagnosis and prognosis assessment were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Kaplan-Meier method was used to evaluate the 6-month risk of adverse prognosis of patients, and the comparison was made by Log-rank test.Results:The levels of intracranial pressure, ONSD, ONSD/ETD in the normal intracranial pressure group were lower than those in the intracranial hypertension group: (130.73 ± 23.63) mmH 2O (1 mmH 2O = 0.009 8 kPa) vs. (270.11 ± 35.78) mmH 2O, (5.47 ± 0.29) mm vs. (5.78 ± 0.44) mm, 0.246 ± 0.018 vs. 0.263 ± 0.018, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The scores of Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), intracranial pressure, ONSD, ONSD/ETD in the good prognosis group were lower than those in the poor prognosis group: (5.50 ± 1.24) scores vs. (6.41 ± 1.34) scores, (256.15 ± 30.23) mmH 2O vs. (280.44 ± 36.56) mmH 2O, (5.62 ± 0.40) mm vs. (5.90 ± 0.44) mm, 0.254 ± 0.014 vs. 0.270 ± 0.017, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). ROC curve analysis results showed that the area under the curve (AUC) of ONSD and ONSD/ETD for diagnosing intracranial hypertension in patients with craniocerebral trauma were 0.718 and 0.765, respectively, and the critical values were 5.87 mm and 0.263, respectively. The AUC of ONSD and ONSD/ETD predicting prognosis of intracranial hypertension patients was 0.677 and 0.763, respectively, and the critical values were 5.90 mm and 0.267, respectively. Grouped by the threshold of ONSD/ETD for the prognosis of intracranial hypertension (0.267), the incidence of adverse prognosis in ONSD/ETD > 0.267 group was higher than that in the ONSD/ETD≤0.267 group, there was statistical difference ( P<0.05). Conclusions:ONSD/ETD can be used as an index for diagnosis and prognosis of intracranial hypertension.
8.α-mangostin inhibits LPS/ATP-induced NLRP3 inflammasome activation in microglia via the NF- κB pathway
Min Chen ; Jing Tao ; Huiyan Zhu
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(4):575-580
Objective :
To investigate the effects and underlying mechanisms of α-mangostin in a spinal cord inj ury model of microglial cell inflammation .
Methods :
Mouse microglial cell line BV-2 was cultured in vitro , and an in- flammation model was established by co-treatment with lipopolysaccharide and adenosine triphosphate (LPS/ATP) . The CCK-8 assay was used to test the influence of different concentrations (0 , 10 , 20 , 40 , 80 μmol/L) of α-man- gostin on cell proliferation vitality under LPS/ATP stimulation to select an appropriate concentration range of α- mangostin; BV-2 cells were divided into Ctrl group , LPS/ATP group , 40 μmol/L α-mangostin group , and inter- vention groups with different concentrations (10 , 20 , 40 μmol/L) of α-mangostin ( designated as LPS/ATP + 10 μmol/L α-mangostin group , LPS/ATP + 20 μmol/L α-mangostin group , and LPS/ATP + 40 μmol/L α-mangostin group , respectively) . ELISA experiments were conducted to detect the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines inter- leukin -6/1β/18 (IL-6 , IL-1β, IL-18) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) in the supernatants of each group , and Western blot was used to detect the expression of NLRP3 , ASC , cleaved caspase-1 , IL-1β, and the phosphoryla- tion levels of p65 (p-p65/p65) in the NF- κB pathway , as well as the expression of p65 in the nuclei of BV-2 cells .
Results :
Compared with the Ctrl group, cell proliferation vitality in the LPS/ATP group was significantly reduced (P < 0. 05) , but low concentrations (10 , 20 , 40 μmol/L) of α-mangostin significantly improved the inhibi- tory effect of LPS/ATP on microglial cell proliferation vitality (P < 0. 05) , while a high concentration (80 μmol/ L) of α-mangostin exacerbated the damage to microglial cells caused by LPS/ATP (P < 0. 05) . C ompared with the Ctrl group , the levels of inflammatory factors IL-6 , IL-1β, IL-18 , TNF-α, and the expression of NLRP3 , ASC , cleaved caspase-1 , IL-1β, and the p-p65/p65 ratio in the 40 μmol/L α-mangostin group , as well as the expression of p65 protein in the nuclei , showed no significant changes ( P > 0 . 05) , whereas these significantly increased in the LPS/ATP group (P < 0. 05) . Compared with the LPS/ATP group , the levels of IL-6 , IL-1β, IL-18 , TNF-α, and the expression of NLRP3 , ASC , cleaved caspase-1 , IL-1β, and the p-p65/p65 ratio in the intervention groups , as well as the expression of p65 protein in the nuclei , decreased in a concentration-dependent manner with increasing α-mangostin concentration , with the most significant reduction ob served in the LPS/ATP + 40 μmol/L α- mangostin group (P < 0. 01) .
Conclusion
α-mangostin can inhibit the neuroinflammatory response mediated by NLRP3 inflammasome activation in BV-2 cells through the NF- κB pathway .
9.Distribution of platelet antibodies and their specificity in Zhongshan area
Huiyan LIN ; Yonglun WU ; Ainong SUN ; Yuru FANG ; Qianying CHEN ; Qiao LI ; Yujue WANG ; Hongmei WANG ; Zhizhao YANG ; Xiaoyi JIAN ; Xianguo XU ; Shengbao DUAN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(1):63-67
【Objective】 To investigate the frequency of platelet antibodies in voluntary blood donors and patients in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, and to study the specificity and cross-matching of platelet antibodies. 【Methods】 Platelet antibodies of blood donors and patients were screened by solid-phase immunoadsorption (SPIA), rechecked by flow cytometry (FCM), and antibody specificity was identified by PakPlus enzyme immunoassay, and platelet cross-matching was simulated by SPIA. 【Results】 A total of 1 049 blood donor samples and 598 patient samples were tested, with 6 (0.57%) and 49 (8.19%) samples positive for SPIA,respectively(P<0.05); In SPIA positive samples, the positive concordance rate of FCM in blood donors and patients was 100% vs 95%, and that of enzyme immunoassay was 100% vs 88%. Among the initial screening positive samples of blood donors, 5 were anti-HLA Ⅰ antibodies, accounting for 83%, and 1 was anti CD36 antibody, accounting for 17%, with an incidence rate of 0.10%. Among the 14 samples of enzyme immunoassay positive patients, 2 were anti-GP Ⅱb/Ⅲa, 1 was anti-GP Ⅱa/Ⅱa, 8 were anti HLA Ⅰ, and 3 were mixed antibodies (HLA Ⅰ, GP Ⅱb/Ⅲa, GP Ⅰa/Ⅱa). According to the types of antibodies, HLA Ⅰ antibodies were the most common, accounting for 65% (11/17), followed by HPA related anti GP, accounting for 35% (6/17). The majority of patients had a platelet antibody positive typing rate below 30%, accounting for 71.4% (10/14). 【Conclusions】 The positive rate of platelet antibody of patients in Zhongshan area is significantly higher than that of voluntary blood donors, and most of them are anti-HLA Ⅰ and anti-GP, and the incidence of anti-CD36 is extremely low. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a known platelet antigen donor bank, and at the same time, carry out platelet antibody testing and matching of patients, which is helpful to solve the issue of platelet transfusion refractoriness.
10.The Inherent Transformative Potential of New-Quality Productivity in Health Economics
Yidong WANG ; Xue ZHOU ; Huiyan MAO
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(7):1-5
In the field of health,with the innovation drive as the core,the new quality of productivity has successfully gets rid of the shackles of traditional health service delivery mode and industrial development trajectory,showing high-tech,high-efficiency and high-quality characteristics,which is in line with the development concept advocated in the new development stage,representing an advanced productivity quality.In the field of health economics,the new-quality productivity will have a decisive impact on the supply and demand of health services,the allocation and optimization of health resources,health policies and intervention measurement,health system performance and health equity.Meanwhile,the new quality productivity has a profound impact on health economic evaluation and technology evaluation,and even changes the health economic research paradigm.It is undoubtedly an important responsibility and challenge for the health economy research field to give timely and in-depth theoretical discussion on the new quality productivity and actively promote its practical application and development.It requires us to keep up with the pace of the times at the theoretical level and dig deep into the inherent law and value of the new-quality productivity.At the same time,in practice,it is committed to guiding and promoting the effective transformation and implementation of new-quality productivity in the field of health,so as to facilitate the elevation of health economic research and practice to a new qualitative level.


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