1.Current Situation, Problems and Countermeasures of Experimental Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulating PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway in Rats with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Pengxuan YAN ; Yiqing LIU ; Nanxing XIAN ; Linjing PENG ; Kun LI ; Jingchun ZHANG ; Yukun ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):259-266
Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) and its resulting infertility is one of the common diseases of gynecology and reproductive endocrinology. The phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway is relatively well-studied in the development of intervention in PCOS, and the experiments on PCOS in rats conducted by traditional Chinese medicine through this signaling pathway is also the main direction of mechanistic research. In this paper, 20 articles published in academic journals in the past 5 years were selected through the corresponding criteria, and the objective situation and existing problems of the selected research projects were analyzed from five aspects, namely, baseline data, modeling and treatment, grouping, evaluative indexes, and pharmacodynamic indexes. It is found that there were different degrees of problems in each research project, such as the observation indicators of modeling, criteria for judging the success of the model, the treatment period, the calculation of dosage of prescription/active ingredients and specific dosage were not clearly defined, which could easily lead the bias of the results or reduce the validity of experimental data. Based on this, the list of PCOS rat experimental research operations was formed, involving five categories of experimental rats, model construction, study implementation, outcome measures and analysis and report with a total of 21 operation lists, with a view to provide a reference for the subsequent PCOS experiments related to scientific research and helping to form high-quality results.
2.Discussion on the Application of Warm-Yang Method in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Infertility
Pengxuan YAN ; Haiyan ZHANG ; Yukun ZHAO ; Yabei GAO ; Kun LI ; Jingchun ZHANG ; Yuping ZHAO ; Zixiao WEI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(3):312-316
It is believed that there is a pathogenesis of yang deficiency in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) infertility, and it is concluded that warm-yang method has a better effect in improving endometrial abnormality, enhancing the quality of follicles, correcting endocrine disorders, and resolving or alleviating clinical symptoms in PCOS infertility. Based on Yanghe Decoction (阳和汤), a representative traditional Chinese medicine decoction for warming yang, Yanghe Xiaonang Decoction (阳和消囊汤) was formulated, combining with warm medicinals according to symptoms, and aerobic exercise was also advocated to help generate and develop yang qi, in order to provide ideas for clinical treatments.
3.Investigation into the present situation surrounding psychological crisis intervention abilities of college counselors
Xin ZHANG ; Jingfen SUN ; Jingchun BAO
Journal of China Medical University 2024;53(3):263-265,275
Objective To investigate the prevailing situation concerning psychological crisis intervention abilities of college staff,and provide countermeasures and suggestions for further strengthening the psychological crisis intervention abilities of college counselors.Methods A"Questionnaire on the Structure of Psychological Crisis Intervention Ability of College Counselors,"was conducted among 120 college counselors and 240 college students from eight colleges in Shenyang.A total of 92 counselors and 199 college students'responses were collected,with an effective recovery rate of 80.83%.Results There were statistical differences between male counselors and female counselors in personality trait dimension(t=-2.156,P<0.05).There were also statistical differences between counselors who had dealt with students'psychological crises and those who had not in terms of the knowledge(t=-2.786,P<0.01)and ability dimen-sions(t=-2.151,P<0.05).Statistical differences were also observed in the evaluation of counselors'crisis intervention ability between students who had experienced psychological crisis events and those who had not.Lastly,there were statistical differences in the empathy(t=-3.176,P<0.01)and personality trait dimensions(t=-2.424,P<0.05)between counselors'self-evaluation and students'evaluation.Conclusion At present,college counselors have improved intervention capacity in dealing with students'psychological crises,but it is still necessary to strengthen the preventive role in psychological crisis intervention.Universities need to strengthen speciali-zed training on psychological crisis intervention and provide resources and support for counselors.
4.Application value of serum carbonic anhydraseⅢas a new biomarker in the clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer disease
Jiaoqi REN ; Jinxiu WANG ; Jiantao WANG ; Yanli ZHANG ; Xuechun WANG ; Jingchun GUO ; Houguang ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024;31(5):696-704
Objective To explore the application value and related factors of serum carbonic anhydraseⅢ(CAⅢ)in the clinical diagnosis of mild to moderate Alzheimer disease(AD).Methods A total of 106 elderly patients initially diagnosed with mild to moderate AD at Huashan Hospital,Fudan University from October 2020 to November 2022 were enrolled as the AD group,and 89 healthy elderly people during the same period were enrolled as the control group.The serum biochemical indicators including liver and kidney function,blood lipids,blood glucose,folic acid and homocysteine were detected in both groups.Cognitive function was assessed by Mini-mental State Examination(MMSE).Patient Health Questionnaire-9(PHQ-9)and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7(GAD-7)were used to assess psychological status.The activities of daily living(ADL)were assessed by modified Barthel Index(BI).Serum CAⅢlevels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Correlation analysis and multivariate linear regression analysis were used to identify factors influencing serum CAⅢlevels,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis was performed to evaluate the diagnostic value of serum CAⅢlevels in elderly patients with mild to moderate AD.Results The MMSE score of the AD group was significantly lower than that of the control group(P<0.001),and the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores were significantly higher than those of the control group(P<0.001).The serum CAⅢlevel in the AD group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.000 1).In patients with AD,serum CAⅢlevels in patients with a disease course>3 years,accompanied by depression or anxiety,moderate AD,and serum creatinine≤111 μmol/L were significantly lower than those in patients with a disease course≤3 years,normal emotions,mild AD,and serum creatinine>111 μmol/L(P<0.05).Correlation analysis and multivariate linear regression analysis showed that serum CAⅢlevels were negatively correlated with disease duration,PHQ-9 score,GAD-7 scores and severity degree,positively correlated with serum creatinine level(P<0.05).The PHQ-9 score,severity degree,and serum creatinine level were independent related factors for serum CAⅢlevel in mild to moderate AD elderly patients(P<0.05).ROC curve result showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of serum CAⅢin diagnosing mild to moderate AD in elderly patients was 0.946,with sensitivity and specificity of 88.79% and 96.74%,respectively.Conclusions Serum CAⅢlevels in elderly patients with mild to moderate AD are higher than those in healthy individuals.Mild AD,without depressive mood,and elevated serum creatinine levels are related factors for elevated serum CAⅢlevels in elderly AD patients.Serum CAⅢmay serve as a novel biological marker for the diagnosis of mild to moderate AD in the elderly.
5.Cases report and diagnosis and treatment of passenger lymphocyte syndrome after liver and renal transplantation
Yuxin HE ; Yiran MA ; Shuang ZHANG ; Jingchun JIN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(5):495-500
Objective To summarize the clinical features,serological features,blood transfusion protocols and treatment of 3 cases of passenger lymphocyte syndrome(PLS)after ABO-incompatibility liver and renal transplantation in our hospital,in order to provide guidance for comprehensive clinical understanding and recognition of this disease,especially early recogni-tion and treatment.Methods By collecting the basic information of the patients and the time of cross-matching incompatibility of homologous blood after transplantation,observing the skin yellow staining,detecting hemoglobin value and other hemolysis indexes,and blood group serological detection results before and after transfusion,the diagnosis and analysis were performed.The diagnosis and treatment effect of PLS were analyzed by collecting the clinical outcome information after immunization and blood transfusion.Results Three cases of ABO-incompatible liver transplantation showed decreased hemoglobin and hemoly-sis,incompatible cross-matching of homologous blood,and anti-A and anti-B IgG antibodies were confirmed by serological test.After treatment such as immunosuppression and plasma exchange,blood transfusion was effective,hemolysis was im-proved,and antibodies gradually disappeared.Conclusion ABO blood group antibody screening,unexpected antibody screening and direct antiglobulin test(DAT)should be performed regularly for ABO-incompatible liver and renal transplantation cases,in order to detect the PLS early.A series of laboratory tests related to PLS should be performed in time to diagnose and adjust the treatment plan,including transfusion strategy,when homologous cross-matching is incompatible.
6.A qualitative study of facilitators and hindrances of smoking cessation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Zheng TIAN ; Jingchun HE ; Dajun LIU ; Yimiao LI ; Xinyi LIU ; Zhijun ZHANG ; Nan ZHANG ; Lan WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(26):2034-2040
Objective:To investigate the facilitators and hindrances of smoking cessation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and to provide a basis for developing individualized smoking cessation intervention strategies for COPD patients.Methods:Based on the health ecology theory and using a phenomenological approach in qualitative research, purposive sampling was used to select 15 COPD patients with smoking history who were admitted to Tianjin Fourth Central Hospital from March to May 2023 and face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted. Colaizzi seven-step analysis was used to analyze the interview content.Results:A total of 15 COPD patients were interviewed, including 13 males and 2 females, aged 61-75 years old. The facilitators of smoking cessation in COPD patients included complications, sequelae of novel coronavirus infection, fear of death, smoking cessation counseling by medical staff, heavy family financial burden, and smoke-free environment. The hindrances of smoking cessation in COPD patients included milder disease symptoms of COPD, higher levels of nicotine dependence, false disease-related perceptions, family supervision and control, and occupational experience.Conclusions:Smoking cessation in COPD patients is influenced by five factors: personal characteristics, behavioral characteristics, interpersonal network, living and working conditions, and policy environment. Medical staff and relevant national institutions should formulate corresponding smoking cessation strategies according to address the facilitators and hindrances of smoking cessation in COPD patients, so as to further reduce the smoking prevalence of COPD patients, promote the health of patients and reduce the burden of disease.
7.Application value of intrathecal synthetic related markers in cognitive dysfunction and various dementia diseases
Yanan LIU ; Wencan JIANG ; Chenxu WANG ; Chunqing SHAO ; Menglue ZHANG ; Wenya JIA ; Yuxuan HUANG ; Jingchun ZHAI ; Jiayi LIAO ; Guojun ZHANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(17):2076-2080
Objective To evaluate the value of intrathecal synthetic related markers in patients with mild cognitive impairment(MCI),Alzheimer's disease(AD),and other types of dementia.Methods Retrospec-tively collect the clinical data of 577 patients diagnosed with MCI(MCI group,178 cases),AD(AD group,131 cases),and other types of dementia(other types group,268 cases)from June 2019 to July 2023 in Beijing Tiantan Hospital,Capital Medical University.Oligoclonal zone electrophoresis(OCB)and 24 h intrathecal pro-tein synthesis rate(ISR)of each group were investigated,and the difference of different indexes among the groups was compared to evaluate the value of related indexes in the differential diagnosis of different diseases.Results Compared with AD group and other groups,AD group had a higher proportion of females,more patients were>50-70 years old,and the incidence of abnormal lipid metabolism was higher,with statistical significance(P<0.05).There were significant differences in OB(S),cerebrospinal fluid albumin,serum albumin and cerebrospinal flu-id IgG in different disease groups(P<0.05).IgG index and ISR in patients with positive SOB(CSF)were higher than those in negative and weakly positive patients,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.001).IgG index was positively correlated with ISR(r=0.878,P<0.001).Conclusion Intrathecal synthetic mark-ers such as IgG index,SOB(CSF)and 24 h ISR have synergistic effects in the diagnosis of cognitive dysfunction and various dementias,which can be collectively utilized in the diagnosis of diseases.
8.Prognostic value of thrombomodulin in patients with septic shock
Qingbo ZENG ; Nianqing ZHANG ; Longping HE ; Hailin GONG ; Fang WANG ; Jingchun SONG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2024;42(6):436-440
Objective To investigate the prognostic value of plasma thrombomodulin(TM)in patients with septic shock.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 180 patients with septic shock admitted to the intensive care unit of the 908th Hospital from May 2018 to November 2022.The patients were divided into survival group(106 cases)and death group(74 ca-ses)based on the 30-day follow-up outcomes.Propensity score matching(PSM)was used to match 57 surviving patients with 57 de-ceased patients in a 1∶1 ratio,based on confounding factors such as age,gender,underlying diseases,primary infection site,laborato-ry results and disease severity scores.TM and other coagulation molecular markers were compared between the two groups,and logistic regression,receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve,survival and correlation analyses were performed.Results After PSM,the TM levels in the death group(18.3[13.2,22.3]TU/mL)were significantly higher than those in the survival group(13.7[9.0,18.3]TU/mL)(P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that TM was an independent risk factor for 30-day mortality in the patients with septic shock(OR=1.137,95%CI:1.023-1.262,P<0.005).ROC curve analysis revealed that the areas under the curve(AUCs)for predicting 30-day mortality were 0.665,0.627 and 0.600 for TM,Acute Physiology and Chronic Health EvaluationⅡ(APACHE Ⅱ)and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment(SOFA)scores,respectively.Kaplan-Meier survival analysis stratified by the optimal TM cut-off value(17.9 TU/mL)showed that the 30-day survival rate of the TM<17.9 TU/mL group was 1.56 times that of the TM≥17.9 TU/mL group(Log-Rank test,P<0.000 1).Spearman correlation analysis demonstrated that TM levels were positively correlated with APACHE Ⅱ(r=0.10,P<0.005)and SOFA scores(r=0.35,P<0.005).Conclusion Plasma TM has showed a good predictive value for assessing the prognosis of patients with septic shock and may serve as a potential biomarker for determining the prognosis of septic shock.
9.Clinical research on heparin monitoring blood purification:comparison of heparinase-modified thromboelastography versus activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT)in continuous renal replacement therapy for critically ill patients
Qingbo ZENG ; Nianqing ZHANG ; Longping HE ; Qingwei LIN ; Biao LI ; Jingchun SONG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2023;41(12):895-899
Objective To investigate the clinical values of heparinase-modified thromboelastography(hmTEG)in heparin monitoring during continuous renal replacement therapy.Methods A total of 97 cases who were undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT)in the intensive care unit of the 94th People's Liberation Army Hospital from Jan 2014 to Jun 2019 were enrolled in this stud-y.The patients were divided into TEG group and APTT group according to different means of heparin monitoring during continuous renal replacement therapy.In total,278 hemofilters were used in all the blood purification therapies.Complication of bleeding,CRRT time,total heparin dose and SOFA(sequential organ failure assessment)score of the patients were compared between the TEG and APTT groups.The filter life span and survival time in hospital were also compared using Kaplan-Meier analysis.Rusults Compared with APTT group,the total heparin dose in TEG group were significantly higher(P<0.05).The CRRT time of patients and the average filter life span in TEG group were significantly longer than those of APTT group(P<0.05).Compared to APTT group,the 28-day SOFA in TEG group was significantly lower(P<0.05).Survival analysis showed that the 28-day risk of death in the patients of APTT group was 2.01 times higher than that in TEG group(P<0.05).The 72-hour filter life of TEG group was significantly longer than that of APTT group(P<0.05).Conclusion The use of hmTEG for monitoring heparin in blood purification should be superior in terms of safety and efficacy with longer filter life span and higher survival rate of patients.
10.Abnormal changes in gray matter volume and structural covariate network in patients with chronic pontine infarction
Ying WEI ; Caihong WANG ; Yong ZHANG ; Peifang MIAO ; Jingchun LIU ; Xin WANG ; Yingying WANG ; Luobing WU ; Jingliang CHENG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2023;31(5):345-351
Objective:To investigate the changes in gray matter volume (GMV) and abnormalities in structural covariant network (SCN) patterns in patients with chronic pontine infarction (PI).Methods:Patients with unilateral chronic PI (case group) with the first onset admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Tianjin Medical University General Hospital from October 2014 to June 2021 were prospectively included. At the same time, healthy subjects matched with age, gender and education years (normal control group) were included. High-resolution three-dimensional T 1 structural MRI images and behavioral scores of the subjects were collected. The voxel-based morphometry and two-sample t test were used to explore the differences in GMV between the groups. Using GMV differential brain regions as seed points, SCN was constructed to explore the abnormality of structural covariant patterns in patients with PI. Spearman rank correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between GMV in differential brain regions and behavioral scores. Results:A total of 60 patients with PI were enrolled, including 33 left PI and 27 right PI, while 34 healthy controls were also enrolled. Compared with the normal control group, the GMV in bilateral posterior cerebellar lobe decreased significantly in the left PI group, and the GMV in left anterior and posterior cerebellar lobes and the right posterior cerebellar lobe decreased significantly in the right PI group (Gaussian random field correction with voxel level P<0.001 and cluster level P<0.05, cluster voxel >20), and there was a significant correlation between GMV values in the left anterior and posterior cerebellar lobes and the right posterior cerebellar lobe and the motor function score ( P<0.05). In addition, compared with the normal control group, the right PI group had broader covariate brain regions and a significant increase in the number of structural connections between covariate brain regions (family-wise error correction with voxel level P<0.05, cluster voxel >20). Conclusions:The GMV in bilateral posterior cerebellar lobe decreases significantly in patients with chronic PI, and were secondary to broader covariate brain regions and structural connections. This may be the neural mechanism of impaired behavioral function in patients with PI.

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