1.Research progress on endogenous small-molecule phenolics and the proposal of "phenolomics"
Hong-qian KUI ; Chuan-xin LIU ; Qiang WANG ; Hai-feng ZHAI ; Jian-mei HUANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(2):336-349
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Small-molecule phenolic substances widely exist in animals and plants, and have some shared biological activities. The metabolism of phenylalanine and tyrosine in the human body, and especially the metabolism of catecholamine neurotransmitters, produces endogenous small-molecule phenols. Endogenous small-molecule phenolic substances are functionally related to the important physiological processes and the occurrence of mental diseases in humans and some animals, which are systematically sorts and summarized in this review. Integrating the previous experimental research and literature analysis on natural small-molecule phenols by our research group, the understanding of the hypothesis that "small-molecule phenol are pharmacological signal carriers" was deepened. Based on above, the concept of "phenolomics" was further proposed, analyzed the research direction and research content which can bring into the knowledge framework of phenolomics. The induction of phenolomics will provide wider perspectives on explaining the pharmacological mechanism of drugs, discovering new drug targets, and finding biomarkers of mental diseases. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
2.Effects of Regulation of SHH/Gli1 Signaling Pathway by Baishile Capsules on Hippocampal Neurogenesis Depression Model Rats
Yan LUO ; Chuan CAI ; Guanghan HOU ; Xiaoyuan LIN ; Hui YANG ; Mei WU ; Pan MENG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(3):98-104
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To explore the effects and mechanism of Baishile Capsules regulating SHH/Gli1 signaling pathway on hippocampal neurogenesis of depression model rats.Methods Totally 32 SD rats were randomly divided into control group,model group,fluoxetine(5.4 mg/kg)group and Baishile Capsules(2.88 g/kg)group,with 8 rats in each group.A depression rat model was established using chronic unpredictable mild stress and single cage feeding method.The model was established and administered simultaneously for 21 consecutive days.Depression-like behavior in rats were evaluated by sucrose preference experiment and open field experiment,ELISA was used to detect brain derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)contents in rat serum and hippocampal tissue,the number of BrdU,BrdU/DCX,BrdU/NeuN positive cells in dentate gyrus of the hippocampus was observed by immunofluorescence,immunofluorescence and Western blot were used to detect the fluorescence intensity and protein expression of SHH,Gli1,Smo,Ptch in hippocampal tissue.Results Compared with the control group,the degree of sucrose preference significantly decreased in the model group(P<0.01),the number of horizontal and vertical movements significantly decreased(P<0.01),the contents of BDNF in serum and hippocampal tissue significantly decreased(P<0.05),the number of BrdU,BrdU/DCX,BrdU/NeuN positive cells in dentate gyrus of the hippocampus significantly decreased(P<0.01),and the fluorescence intensity and protein expression of SHH,Gli1,Smo,Ptch in hippocampal tissue significantly decreased(P<0.01,P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the degree of sucrose preference and the number of horizontal and vertical movements in fluoxetine group and Baishile Capsule group increased significantly(P<0.05,P<0.01),the contents of BDNF in serum and hippocampal tissue significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),and the number of BrdU,BrdU/DCX,BrdU/NeuN positive cells in dentate gyrus of the hippocampus significantly increased(P<0.01,P<0.05),the fluorescence intensity and protein expressions of SHH,Gli1,Smo,Ptch in hippocampal tissue significantly increased(P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Baishile Capsule can promote the hippocampus neurogenesis in depression model rats by regulating SHH/Gli1 signaling pathway,and play an antidepressant role.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
		                				3.Enhancing production of emestrin in Emericella  sp. 1454 by adding the biosynthetic precursor glutathione
		                			
		                			Yu-chuan CHEN ; Tong-mei XIAO ; Bing-jie SU ; Bi-ying YAN ; Li-yan YU ; Shu-yi SI ; Ming-hua CHEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(4):1087-1091
		                        		
		                        			
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4.Clinicopathological Features and Long-Term Prognostic Role of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-2 Low Expression in Chinese Patients with Early Breast Cancer:A Single-Institution Study
Qing Zi KONG ; Qun Li LIU ; Qin De HUANG ; Tong Yu WANG ; Jie Jing LI ; Zheng ZHANG ; Xi Xi WANG ; Ling Chuan LIU ; Di Ya ZHANG ; Kang Jia SHAO ; Min Yi ZHU ; Meng Yi CHEN ; Mei LIU ; Hong Wei ZHAO
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2024;37(5):457-470
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective This study aimed to comprehensively analyze and compare the clinicopathological features and prognosis of Chinese patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)-low early breast cancer(BC)and HER2-IHC0 BC. Methods Patients diagnosed with HER2-negative BC(N=999)at our institution between January 2011 and December 2015 formed our study population.Clinicopathological characteristics,association between estrogen receptor(ER)expression and HER2-low,and evolution of HER2 immunohistochemical(IHC)score were assessed.Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test were used to compare the long-term survival outcomes(5-year follow-up)between the HER2-IHC0 and HER2-low groups. Results HER2-low BC group tended to demonstrate high expression of ER and more progesterone receptor(PgR)positivity than HER2-IHC0 BC group(P<0.001).The rate of HER2-low status increased with increasing ER expression levels(Mantel-Haenszel χ2 test,P<0.001,Pearson's R=0.159,P<0.001).Survival analysis revealed a significantly longer overall survival(OS)in HER2-low BC group than in HER2-IHC0 group(P=0.007)in the whole cohort and the hormone receptor(HR)-negative group.There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of disease-free survival(DFS).The discordance rate of HER2 IHC scores between primary and metastatic sites was 36.84%. Conclusion HER2-low BC may not be regarded as a unique BC group in this population-based study due to similar clinicopathological features and prognostic roles.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
5.Research Progress of Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound in Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Based on Cell Signaling Pathway
Chuan PENG ; Siyan RAN ; Miao HE ; Zhengtao CHEN ; Yuli HU ; Mei LI ; Lili WU ; Lingling QIN ; Tonghua LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(6):1497-1504
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			As a chronic metabolic disease,type 2 diabetes poses a significant threat to human health with increasing incidence.An increasing number of studies confirm that the pathogenesis of diabetes is closely related with alterations in multiple cellular signaling pathways.Although numerous studies have reported that traditional Chinese medicine compounds prevent diabetes by modulating cell signaling pathways,asystematic review of the mechanism of action of traditional Chinese medicine compounds in modulating cell signaling pathways is still lacking.Therefore,this paper summarizes the research of type 2 diabetes prevention and treatment,which was found mainly related to the signaling pathways such as PI3K/AKT,AMPK,MAPK,NF-κB,PPAR,TGF-β.This family of signaling pathways can treat type 2 diabetes by inhibiting pancreatic islet cell apoptosis,protecting pancreatic β-cell function,ameliorating insulin resistance,inhibiting hepatic gluconeogenesis,promoting glycogen synthesis,attenuating inflammation,and resisting oxidative stress.At the same time,we analyze the problems in current research and the future development trend,in order to provide a scientific theoretical basis for the drug development and clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine compound in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
6.A multicenter study of neonatal stroke in Shenzhen,China
Li-Xiu SHI ; Jin-Xing FENG ; Yan-Fang WEI ; Xin-Ru LU ; Yu-Xi ZHANG ; Lin-Ying YANG ; Sheng-Nan HE ; Pei-Juan CHEN ; Jing HAN ; Cheng CHEN ; Hui-Ying TU ; Zhang-Bin YU ; Jin-Jie HUANG ; Shu-Juan ZENG ; Wan-Ling CHEN ; Ying LIU ; Yan-Ping GUO ; Jiao-Yu MAO ; Xiao-Dong LI ; Qian-Shen ZHANG ; Zhi-Li XIE ; Mei-Ying HUANG ; Kun-Shan YAN ; Er-Ya YING ; Jun CHEN ; Yan-Rong WANG ; Ya-Ping LIU ; Bo SONG ; Hua-Yan LIU ; Xiao-Dong XIAO ; Hong TANG ; Yu-Na WANG ; Yin-Sha CAI ; Qi LONG ; Han-Qiang XU ; Hui-Zhan WANG ; Qian SUN ; Fang HAN ; Rui-Biao ZHANG ; Chuan-Zhong YANG ; Lei DOU ; Hui-Ju SHI ; Rui WANG ; Ping JIANG ; Shenzhen Neonatal Data Network
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2024;26(5):450-455
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To investigate the incidence rate,clinical characteristics,and prognosis of neonatal stroke in Shenzhen,China.Methods Led by Shenzhen Children's Hospital,the Shenzhen Neonatal Data Collaboration Network organized 21 institutions to collect 36 cases of neonatal stroke from January 2020 to December 2022.The incidence,clinical characteristics,treatment,and prognosis of neonatal stroke in Shenzhen were analyzed.Results The incidence rate of neonatal stroke in 21 hospitals from 2020 to 2022 was 1/15 137,1/6 060,and 1/7 704,respectively.Ischemic stroke accounted for 75%(27/36);boys accounted for 64%(23/36).Among the 36 neonates,31(86%)had disease onset within 3 days after birth,and 19(53%)had convulsion as the initial presentation.Cerebral MRI showed that 22 neonates(61%)had left cerebral infarction and 13(36%)had basal ganglia infarction.Magnetic resonance angiography was performed for 12 neonates,among whom 9(75%)had involvement of the middle cerebral artery.Electroencephalography was performed for 29 neonates,with sharp waves in 21 neonates(72%)and seizures in 10 neonates(34%).Symptomatic/supportive treatment varied across different hospitals.Neonatal Behavioral Neurological Assessment was performed for 12 neonates(33%,12/36),with a mean score of(32±4)points.The prognosis of 27 neonates was followed up to around 12 months of age,with 44%(12/27)of the neonates having a good prognosis.Conclusions Ischemic stroke is the main type of neonatal stroke,often with convulsions as the initial presentation,involvement of the middle cerebral artery,sharp waves on electroencephalography,and a relatively low neurodevelopment score.Symptomatic/supportive treatment is the main treatment method,and some neonates tend to have a poor prognosis.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
7.Meta-analysis on the incidence of healthcare-associated infection in adult cases with intestinal carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales colonization
Yin-Mei LIU ; Xin WANG ; Hui-Ying YANG ; Ju-Mei SHI ; Ying-Chuan LI
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(5):592-599
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To systematically evaluate the incidence of healthcare-associated infection(HAI)in adult cases with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales(CRE)colonization in intestine,and provide referential basis for the prevention and control of HAI in cases colonized with CRE intestinally.Methods Literatures on the incidence of HAI in cases with intestinal CRE colonization were retrieved from 8 databases,including Embase,Cochrane,PubMed,Web of Science,CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,and China Biomedical Literature Database(CBM),dating back from the establishment of the databases to June 2023.Meta-analysis was conducted by Stata 17.0 software.Stabili-ty of the research results was evaluated by sensitivity analysis,and publication bias was evaluated by Egger's test.Results A total of 16 articles were included in the study,with in total 2 151 cases from 5 Chinese articles and 11 English articles.Meta-analysis results showed that the incidence of HAI in adult cases with intestinal CRE coloniza-tion was 23.1%(95%CI:14.8%-32.5%).Subgroup analysis was conducted based on grouping factors,such as different research design types,publication years,as well as research regions,departments,and infection sites.The differences in the combined effects among subgroups were not statistically significant(all P>0.05).Among the CRE developed from colonization to HAI,the proportion of carpabenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae(CRKP)was 96.0%(95%CI:86.8%-100%),and the incidence of bloodstream infection in colonized cases was 18.2%(95%CI:10.3%-27.6%).The 30-day mortality of CRE colonized cases was 32.6%(95%CI:20.5%-45.9%),and the 30-day mortality of CRE infected cases was 36.9%(95%CI:16.0%-60.2%).Conclusion In recent years,the incidence of HAI in cases with CRE colonization is high,it is necessary to actively screen and focus on intervention in high-risk departments,so as to decrease the incidence of HAI in CRE colonized cases.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
8.Direct economic burden of surgical site infection in orthopaedic trauma pa-tients based on DRG payment management
Yin-Zhi CHEN ; Hui-Xu MA ; Ming-Chuan ZHOU ; He-Mei YE ; Yan CHENG ; Si-Yun LIU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(7):868-873
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To evaluate the direct economic burden caused by surgical site infection(SSI)in patients with orthopaedic trauma under the payment management of disease diagnosis-related groups(DRG).Methods Clinical data of patients with orthopaedic trauma in a tertiary first-class hospital from May 1,2022 to May 30,2023 were surveyed retrospectively.Patients were grouped based on whether SSI occurred.Differences in average length of hospital stay,average hospitalization expense,and other indicators between SSI patients and non-SSI patients in the same DRG subgroup were compared,and the direct economic burden caused by SSI was analyzed.Results A total of 435 patients who paid according to the DRG payment management were included in the study.Twenty-two pa-tients had SSI,with an SSI incidence of 5.06%.Both the average length of hospital stay and average hospitalization expense of patients in the SSI group were higher than those in the non-SSI group,with statistically significant differ-ences(P<0.05).The DRG subgroups of SSI patients were mainly four groups:IF45,IF15,IJ13,and ZC13.Among them,the average length of hospital stay of SSI patients in the IF45,IF15,and ZC13 groups increased sig-nificantly(P<0.05),and the average hospitalization expense of SSI patients in the IJ13 group increased significantly(P<0.05).Conclusion Under the DRG payment management,the direct economic burden of orthopaedic trauma patients with SSI increases significantly.It is necessary to periodically evaluate and identify high-risk DRG subgroup patients,so as to adopt precise infection control interventions and reduce SSI incidence.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
9.Experience in Professional Resilience for Nurses Caring for Patients with COVID-19: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Pai-En CHIU ; Shu-Chuan A. LIN ; Ya-Ping LI ; Chiao-Hsin HUANG ; Ying-Mei SHU ; Chi-Wen CHEN
Asian Nursing Research 2024;18(1):28-35
		                        		
		                        			 Purpose:
		                        			During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have faced many professional and ethical dilemmas and challenges along with bearing physical, mental, and emotional stress resulting from worrying about themselves or their family being infected and stigmatized. This stress can potentially lead to burnout and resignation. Professional resilience is crucial for nurses to cope with these adverse situations. This study aimed to investigate the process by which nurses adapt, change, and overcome challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and ultimately demonstrate professional resilience. 
		                        		
		                        			Methods:
		                        			Descriptive phenomenology was applied. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 nurses working in COVID-19 wards and intensive care units to collect data. Giorgi's phenomenological analysis method was employed. 
		                        		
		                        			Results:
		                        			Based on the interview responses, four major themes were identified: 1) balancing patient care, self-protection, and passing on experience; 2) providing timely pandemic team resources and social support; 3) nurses' perseverance amid social discourse and constrained lives; and 4) selfless dedication shaping nursing's pinnacle experiences. 
		                        		
		                        			Conclusions
		                        			In the face of a sudden pandemic, frontline nurses play a critical role in maintaining medical capacity. Consequently, they must balance their families, lives, and work while adapting to the impact of the pandemic and changing practices and procedures based on the development of the pandemic and policy demands. The study findings provide insights into the challenges and emotional experiences encountered by nurses during a sudden pandemic outbreak and can serve as a reference for developing strategies to help nurses overcome these challenges and enhance their professional resilience. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
10.Association Between Family Functioning and Health-related Quality of Life in Stroke SurvivoreInformal Family Caregiver Dyads
Chia-Chi LI ; Su-Ju TSAI ; Jo-Ching TAI ; Tzu-Jung WU ; Shu-Mei TSAI ; Shu-Chuan KAO ; Hsiang-Chu PAI
Asian Nursing Research 2024;18(2):141-147
		                        		
		                        			 Purpose:
		                        			Stroke survivors and their informal family caregivers may share the impact of the disease, which may affect family functioning and quality of life (QoL) for both. This study compared the perceptions of stroke survivors and informal family caregivers regarding family functioning and QoL and examined the QoL of those reporting effective versus ineffective family functioning. 
		                        		
		                        			Methods:
		                        			A cross-sectional study design and convenience sampling were used. Stroke survivoreinformal family caregiver dyads were recruited from a medical university hospital. We assessed participants’ demographic and clinical variables, including disease severity, family functioning, and QoL. Independent t-test, paired t-test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and ManneWhitney U test were used to analyze the data. 
		                        		
		                        			Results:
		                        			Seventy-one stroke survivoreinformal family caregiver dyads participated in the current study. Most stroke survivors and informal family caregivers reported effective family functioning, with no significant differences. However, significant differences existed in the seven domains (physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, and role-emotional) of QoL, except emotional health. Stroke survivors reporting ineffective family functioning had a significantly lower mental component summary score, unlike informal family caregivers. 
		                        		
		                        			Conclusions
		                        			Our findings suggest that family functioning is crucial to ensure stroke survivors’ QoL, particularly regarding their mental health. Health professionals should prioritize mental health assessments and provide appropriate care interventions for stroke survivors in the first 1e6 months after stroke onset. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
            
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