1.Differential Analysis on Chemical Composition and Pharmacodynamic Effect Between Combined Decoction and Single Decoction of Famous Classical Formula Huaganjian
Yang WANG ; Gaoju ZHANG ; Ling LI ; Liping CHEN ; Li ZHANG ; Xiao LIU ; Yuyu ZHANG ; Yuan CUI ; Minglong LI ; Chaomei FU ; Xin YAN ; Yuxin HE ; Qin DONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(16):199-207
ObjectiveThrough qualitatively and quantitatively analysis of the differences in chemical composition between the combined decoction and single decoction of Huaganjian and comparison of their core efficacy, to explore the rationality of the flexible clinical application of Huaganjian compound preparations and single-flavored dispensing granules. MethodsUltra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-electrostatic field orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS) was used to qualitatively analyze the combined decoction and single decoction samples of Huaganjian, and meanwhile, the contents of four index components(geniposide, paeoniflorin, hesperidin and paeonol) were quantitatively analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC). Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) rat model induced by high-fat diet was applied to compare the efficacy of combined decoction and single decoction of Huaganjian. A total of 30 male SD rats were randomly divided into the control group, model group, lovastatin group(1.8 mg·kg-1), combined decoction group(1.26 g·kg-1) and single decoction group(1.18 g·kg-1). After successful modeling, lovastatin group, combined decoction group and single decoction group were given corresponding doses of drugs by intragastric administration every day, and the control group and model group were given equal amounts of normal saline by intragastric administration, after 4 weeks of administration, the serum and liver tissues were collected, and the contents of alanine aminotransferase(ALT), aspartate aminotransferase(AST), total cholesterol(TC), triglyceride(TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C) in serum of rats were detected, and the liver pathological examination was carried out by hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining and oil red O staining, so as to compare differences of their efficacy. ResultsSeventy chemical components were initially identified and attributed from the lyophilized powder of the combined decoction and single decoction samples of Huaganjian, and there was no obvious difference in composition between the two. Further quantitative analysis showed that the contents of geniposide, paeoniflorin, hesperidin and paeonol in the combined decoction samples were significantly increased when compared with those of the single decoction samples(P<0.01). The pharmacodynamic results showed that compared with the model group, both the combined and single decoction groups of Huaganjian could improve the liver index of NAFLD rats, reduce the serum levels of AST, ALT, TC, TG and LDL-C, increase the serum level of HDL-C, and ameliorate the pathological changes of liver cell steatosis and fat accumulation. However, there was no significant difference in pharmacodynamic effects between the combined decoction group and the single decoction group. ConclusionThere is no significant difference between the combined decoction and single decoction of Huaganjian in terms of chemical composition, but the contents of the four index components show significantly difference. Both of them can significantly improve the fat accumulation and liver function in NAFLD rats. This study provides a reference basis for the rational clinical application and evaluation of famous classical formula compound preparations and single-flavored dispensing granules.
2.Investigation of an outbreak of group A human G9P [8] rotavirus infectious diarrhea among adults in Chongqing
Yang WANG ; Yuan KONG ; Ning CHEN ; Lundi YANG ; Jiang LONG ; Qin LI ; Xiaoyang XU ; Wei ZHENG ; Hong WEI ; Jie LU ; Quanjie XIAO ; Yingying BA ; Wenxi WU ; Qian XU ; Ju YAN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(8):663-668
ObjectiveTo investigate and analyze an outbreak of rotavirus infectious diarrhea in a prison in Chongqing Municipality, to provide a basis for adult rotavirus surveillance and prevention, and to explore the public health problems in special settings. MethodsA retrospective survey was conducted to collect and analyze data on individual cases with diarrheal disease on-site. The clinical characteristics, as well as the temporal, spatial and geographical distribution patterns of the epidemic were described. Multi-pathogen detection tests were conducted both on diarrhea cases and environmental samples, with viral genotyping performed on positive samples. A case-control analysis was performed to identify the causes of the outbreak, and an SEIR model was adopted to predict the outbreak trend and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. ResultsA total of 65 cases were found among the inmates, with an attack rate of 2.03%. The predominant clinical manifestations included diarrhea (89.23%), watery stool (73.85%), and dehydration (18.46%). The epidemic curve indicated a “human-to-human” transmission pattern, with an average incubation period of 5‒6 days. The attack rates among chefs in the main canteen (80.00%, 8/10) and caterers (28.33%, 17/60) were significantly higher than those of other inmates (P<0.05). Multi-pathogen polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing detected positive for group A rotavirus, with the viral genotyping identified as G9P [8] strain. Factors such as unprotected "bare-handed" food distribution among cases with diarrhea (OR=9.512, 95%CI: 4.261‒21.234) and close contact with diarrhea cases (OR=3.656, 95%CI: 1.719‒7.778) were the possible cause of the outbreak. The SEIR model (r0=5, α=0.3, β1=0.08, β2=0.04) was constructed using prison inmates as susceptible population, aiming at fitting the initial transmission trend of the outbreak, and the epidemic rate declined rapidly after intervention measures were implemented (rt≈0). ConclusionThis rare rotavirus infection diarrhea outbreak among adults in confined settings suggests that the construction of public health prevention and control systems in prison may be overlooked. Cross infection during meal processing and distribution in the canteens of such settings is likely to be the cause of the outbreak. Given the potential neglect of public heath system construction in special settings, it is imperative to enhance the surveillance and monitoring of rotavirus and other intestinal multi-pathogens among adults, as well as the construction of public health prevention and control systems in these special settings.
3.Efficacy and safety of hypertonic dextrose prolotherapy for patients with post-herpetic neuralgia
Qin YIN ; Liping CHEN ; Heng XU ; Yan YUAN ; Dong LIANG ; Wen SHEN
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2024;44(2):223-227
Objective·To investigate the efficacy and safety of hypertonic dextrose prolotherapy(DPT)in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.Methods·Seventy-eight patients with postherpetic neuralgia who visited the Department of Pain of The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from June 2019 to December 2022 were selected.The patients were randomly assigned to a control group and a research group in a 1∶1 ratio,with 39 patients in each group.The control group was treated with traditional analgesic solution,while the research group was treated with traditional analgesic solution combined with DPT.Visual analog scale(VAS)was used to evaluate the patients'pain level before and after treatment,flow cytometry was used to measure the patients'T-cell subsets,and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to measure the levels of C-reactive protein(CRP),interleukin-6(IL-6),and IL-10 cytokines.The VAS scores were compared between the two groups of patients before and at 1,2,4,8,and 12 weeks after treatment.CD4+/CD8+,CRP,IL-6,IL-10 levels,and the incidence of adverse reactions before and 2 weeks after treatment were compared between the two groups.Results·There was no statistically significant difference in sex ratio,age,and disease duration between the two groups of patients.The VAS scores of the two groups of patients at 1,2,4,8,and 12 weeks after treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment,and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The VAS scores of the research group at 1,2,4,8,and 12 weeks after treatment were significantly lower than those of the control group(all P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in basal CD4+/CD8+,CRP,IL-6 and IL-10 levels between the two groups of patients.IL-6 and CRP levels in the research group were significantly lower after treatment than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(all P=0.000).CD4+/CD8+ and IL-10 levels were significantly higher in the research group than those in the control group after treatment,and the difference was statistically significant(all P=0.000).No adverse reactions such as local nerve damage,epidural hematoma,infection,pneumothorax or allergy occurred in both groups of patients during the treatment.Conclusion·DPT can significantly reduce the pain of PHN patients,improve patients'T lymphocyte subpopulations and cytokine expression,and can be safely applied to the clinic.
4.Clinical features and serum lipidomic profile of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and healthy individuals in the overweight population
Xiaoyan CHEN ; Yifu YUAN ; Shengnan DU ; Qin CAO ; Yuanye JIANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2024;40(2):284-291
objectiveTo investigate the differences in clinical indices and lipid metabolism between the patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and healthy individuals in the overweight population. MethodsIn this study, body mass index (BMI)>23 kg/m2 was defined as overweight. A total of 62 overweight patients with NAFLD who were admitted to Putuo Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from August 2020 to April 2021 were enrolled as overweight NAFLD group, and 50 overweight individuals who underwent physical examination during the same period of time were enrolled as control group. Clinical information and blood biochemical parameters were recorded for all subjects. Ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was used to analyze serum lipidomic profile, and principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis were used to perform the multivariate statistical analysis of lipidomic data. The chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between two groups, and the independent-samples t test or the Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used for comparison of continuous data between two groups. ResultsThe overweight NAFLD group had a significantly higher BMI than the overweight control group (Z=-2.365, P=0.018). As for serological markers, compared with the overweight control group, the overweight NAFLD group had significantly higher levels of red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, uric acid, total protein, globulin, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, cholinesterase, low-density lipoprotein, total cholesterol, triglyceride, apolipoprotein B, and blood glucose (all P<0.05). The lipidomic analysis showed that there was a significant difference in lipid metabolism between the two groups, and a total of 493 differentially expressed lipids were identified (VIP value>1, P<0.05), among which 143 lipids were significantly upregulated and 350 lipids were significantly downregulated in the overweight NAFLD group. The mean total fatty acid content in the overweight NAFLD group was 3.6 times that in the overweight control group. Compared with the overweight control group, the overweight NAFLD group had a significant reduction in the content of triglyceride with>3 unsaturated bonds (P<0.001) and a significant increase in the content of triglyceride with ≤3 unsaturated bonds (P<0.001). ConclusionCompared with healthy overweight individuals, overweight NAFLD patients tend to have significant abnormalities in some biochemical parameters and lipid metabolites, with significant increases in the content of fatty acid in blood and the types of saturated fat chains in triglycerides.
5.Allergy Associated With N-glycans on Glycoprotein Allergens
Yu-Xin ZHANG ; Rui-Jie LIU ; Shao-Xing ZHANG ; Shu-Ying YUAN ; Yan-Wen CHEN ; Yi-Lin YE ; Qian-Ge LIN ; Xin-Rong LU ; Yong-Liang TONG ; Li CHEN ; Gui-Qin SUN
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(5):1023-1033
Protein as the allergens could lead to allergy. In addition, a widespread class of allergens were known as glycans of N-glycoprotein. N-glycoprotein contained oligosaccharide linked by covalent bonds with protein. Recently,studies implicated that allergy was associated with glycans of heterologous N-glycoprotein found in food, inhalants, insect toxins, etc. The N-glycan structure of N-glycoprotein allergen has exerted an influence on the binding between allergens and IgE, while the recognition and presentation of allergens by antigen-presenting cells (APCs) were also affected. Some researches showed thatN-glycan structure of allergen was remodeled by N-glycosidase, such as cFase I, gpcXylase, as binding of allergen and IgE partly decreased. Thus, allergic problems caused by N-glycoproteins could potentially be solved by modifying or altering the structure ofN-glycoprotein allergens, addressing the root of the issue. Mechanism of N-glycans associated allergy could also be elaborated through glycosylation enzymes, alterations of host glycosylation. This article hopes to provide a separate insight for glycoimmunology perspective, and an alternative strategy for clinical prevention or therapy of allergic diseases.
6.Satisfaction Analysis of Elderly Patients in Shanghai City under Background of Building Age-friendly Hospitals
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(8):89-92
Objective Under the background of building age-friendly hospitals,it aims to explore the satisfaction and influencing factors of elderly patients in Shanghai City,which has the highest degree of aging in China,in order to provide reference for improving the age-friendly hospitals.Methods According to the framework of building age-friendly hospitals,a survey questionnaire is designed around friendly services and friendly environment,and the Likert 5-level rating is used.Select one medical institution in the central urban area and one in the suburbs of Shanghai City,both of which are grade-A tertiary age-friendly hospitals,and outpatient patients were randomly selected to participate in the questionnaire survey.A total of 2 418 elderly patients(≥60 years old),were ultimately surveyed.Results Elderly patients'overall satisfaction with medical care,with an average score of 4.77,is very satisfactory;the ratings of friendly service and friendly environment are very good,but relatively speaking,the friendly service is better and the friendly environment is weaker.Among elderly patients,younger(60~74 years old),male,and those living in other places have higher satisfaction.Friendly service and friendly environment are both influencing factors of satisfaction,with friendly service having a greater impact weight.Conclusion Good friendly service should be maintained,and weak friendly environment should be strengthened.Continuously improve age-friendly hospitals and enhance the medical experience of elderly patients.
7.Analysis of diabetes mortality characteristics among the residents in Fengxian District, Shanghai, 2012‒2021
Haifeng XU ; Yi HU ; Zhenyu WU ; Ying CHEN ; Zenan DENG ; Ting XUE ; Yuan YUAN ; Meng QIN ; Haiying TANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(11):1060-1064
ObjectiveTo investigate the trends in diabetes mortality rate and the characteristics of decreased population in Fengxian District, Shanghai from 2012 to 2021. MethodsData from the death registration records of the residents in Fengxian District between 2012 and 2021, sourced from the Shanghai Death Surveillance System, were analyzed. Indicators such as the crude mortality rate due to diabetes, the standardized mortality rate, years of life lost (YLL), and the probability of premature death were estimated. Annual percentage change (APC) was used to analyze the temporal trends of mortality and the probability of premature death due to diabetes. Rate decomposition analysis was used to assess the contributions of demographic and non-demographic factors to diabetes mortality. ResultsFrom 2012 to 2021, there were 1 471 deaths due to diabetes in Fengxian District, with a crude mortality rate of 27.51/100 000 and a standardized mortality rate of 17.58/100 000. The crude mortality rate showed an overall increasing trend (APC=4.58%, Z=3.49, P<0.05). The potential years of life lost (PYLL) due to diabetes over this period amounted to 9 715 person-years, with a PYLL rate of 1.82 ‰, and the average years of life lost (AYLL) was 11.94 years. The probability of premature death was 0.41% (APC=3.36%, t=2.33, P<0.05). Both population aging and non-aging factors contributed to the increase in diabetes mortality, with overall contribution rates of 67.99% and 32.01%, respectively. Among men, the contribution rates were 60.57% and 39.43%, while among women, they were 79.43% and 20.57%, respectively. ConclusionFrom 2012 to 2021, both the crude mortality rate and the probability of premature death due to diabetes showed an upward trend among the residents in Fengxian District, with a higher YLL. Population aging was the main factor causing the increase in mortality rate, while non-demographic factors had a greater impact on the rise in diabetes mortality among men than that in women. Therefore, the management on male diabetes patients should be strengthened.
8.Satisfaction Analysis of Elderly Patients in Shanghai City under Background of Building Age-friendly Hospitals
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(8):89-92
Objective Under the background of building age-friendly hospitals,it aims to explore the satisfaction and influencing factors of elderly patients in Shanghai City,which has the highest degree of aging in China,in order to provide reference for improving the age-friendly hospitals.Methods According to the framework of building age-friendly hospitals,a survey questionnaire is designed around friendly services and friendly environment,and the Likert 5-level rating is used.Select one medical institution in the central urban area and one in the suburbs of Shanghai City,both of which are grade-A tertiary age-friendly hospitals,and outpatient patients were randomly selected to participate in the questionnaire survey.A total of 2 418 elderly patients(≥60 years old),were ultimately surveyed.Results Elderly patients'overall satisfaction with medical care,with an average score of 4.77,is very satisfactory;the ratings of friendly service and friendly environment are very good,but relatively speaking,the friendly service is better and the friendly environment is weaker.Among elderly patients,younger(60~74 years old),male,and those living in other places have higher satisfaction.Friendly service and friendly environment are both influencing factors of satisfaction,with friendly service having a greater impact weight.Conclusion Good friendly service should be maintained,and weak friendly environment should be strengthened.Continuously improve age-friendly hospitals and enhance the medical experience of elderly patients.
9.Satisfaction Analysis of Elderly Patients in Shanghai City under Background of Building Age-friendly Hospitals
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(8):89-92
Objective Under the background of building age-friendly hospitals,it aims to explore the satisfaction and influencing factors of elderly patients in Shanghai City,which has the highest degree of aging in China,in order to provide reference for improving the age-friendly hospitals.Methods According to the framework of building age-friendly hospitals,a survey questionnaire is designed around friendly services and friendly environment,and the Likert 5-level rating is used.Select one medical institution in the central urban area and one in the suburbs of Shanghai City,both of which are grade-A tertiary age-friendly hospitals,and outpatient patients were randomly selected to participate in the questionnaire survey.A total of 2 418 elderly patients(≥60 years old),were ultimately surveyed.Results Elderly patients'overall satisfaction with medical care,with an average score of 4.77,is very satisfactory;the ratings of friendly service and friendly environment are very good,but relatively speaking,the friendly service is better and the friendly environment is weaker.Among elderly patients,younger(60~74 years old),male,and those living in other places have higher satisfaction.Friendly service and friendly environment are both influencing factors of satisfaction,with friendly service having a greater impact weight.Conclusion Good friendly service should be maintained,and weak friendly environment should be strengthened.Continuously improve age-friendly hospitals and enhance the medical experience of elderly patients.
10.Satisfaction Analysis of Elderly Patients in Shanghai City under Background of Building Age-friendly Hospitals
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(8):89-92
Objective Under the background of building age-friendly hospitals,it aims to explore the satisfaction and influencing factors of elderly patients in Shanghai City,which has the highest degree of aging in China,in order to provide reference for improving the age-friendly hospitals.Methods According to the framework of building age-friendly hospitals,a survey questionnaire is designed around friendly services and friendly environment,and the Likert 5-level rating is used.Select one medical institution in the central urban area and one in the suburbs of Shanghai City,both of which are grade-A tertiary age-friendly hospitals,and outpatient patients were randomly selected to participate in the questionnaire survey.A total of 2 418 elderly patients(≥60 years old),were ultimately surveyed.Results Elderly patients'overall satisfaction with medical care,with an average score of 4.77,is very satisfactory;the ratings of friendly service and friendly environment are very good,but relatively speaking,the friendly service is better and the friendly environment is weaker.Among elderly patients,younger(60~74 years old),male,and those living in other places have higher satisfaction.Friendly service and friendly environment are both influencing factors of satisfaction,with friendly service having a greater impact weight.Conclusion Good friendly service should be maintained,and weak friendly environment should be strengthened.Continuously improve age-friendly hospitals and enhance the medical experience of elderly patients.

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