1.Translational Research of Electromagnetic Fields on Diseases Related With Bone Remodeling: Review and Prospects
Peng SHANG ; Jun-Yu LIU ; Sheng-Hang WANG ; Jian-Cheng YANG ; Zhe-Yuan ZHANG ; An-Lin LI ; Hao ZHANG ; Yu-Hong ZENG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(2):439-455
Electromagnetic fields can regulate the fundamental biological processes involved in bone remodeling. As a non-invasive physical therapy, electromagnetic fields with specific parameters have demonstrated therapeutic effects on bone remodeling diseases, such as fractures and osteoporosis. Electromagnetic fields can be generated by the movement of charged particles or induced by varying currents. Based on whether the strength and direction of the electric field change over time, electromagnetic fields can be classified into static and time-varying fields. The treatment of bone remodeling diseases with static magnetic fields primarily focuses on fractures, often using magnetic splints to immobilize the fracture site while studying the effects of static magnetic fields on bone healing. However, there has been relatively little research on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis using static magnetic fields. Pulsed electromagnetic fields, a type of time-varying field, have been widely used in clinical studies for treating fractures, osteoporosis, and non-union. However, current clinical applications are limited to low-frequency, and research on the relationship between frequency and biological effects remains insufficient. We believe that different types of electromagnetic fields acting on bone can induce various “secondary physical quantities”, such as magnetism, force, electricity, acoustics, and thermal energy, which can stimulate bone cells either individually or simultaneously. Bone cells possess specific electromagnetic properties, and in a static magnetic field, the presence of a magnetic field gradient can exert a certain magnetism on the bone tissue, leading to observable effects. In a time-varying magnetic field, the charged particles within the bone experience varying Lorentz forces, causing vibrations and generating acoustic effects. Additionally, as the frequency of the time-varying field increases, induced currents or potentials can be generated within the bone, leading to electrical effects. When the frequency and power exceed a certain threshold, electromagnetic energy can be converted into thermal energy, producing thermal effects. In summary, external electromagnetic fields with different characteristics can generate multiple physical quantities within biological tissues, such as magnetic, electric, mechanical, acoustic, and thermal effects. These physical quantities may also interact and couple with each other, stimulating the biological tissues in a combined or composite manner, thereby producing biological effects. This understanding is key to elucidating the electromagnetic mechanisms of how electromagnetic fields influence biological tissues. In the study of electromagnetic fields for bone remodeling diseases, attention should be paid to the biological effects of bone remodeling under different electromagnetic wave characteristics. This includes exploring innovative electromagnetic source technologies applicable to bone remodeling, identifying safe and effective electromagnetic field parameters, and combining basic research with technological invention to develop scientifically grounded, advanced key technologies for innovative electromagnetic treatment devices targeting bone remodeling diseases. In conclusion, electromagnetic fields and multiple physical factors have the potential to prevent and treat bone remodeling diseases, and have significant application prospects.
2.Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Qinbaohong Zhike Oral Liquid in Treatment of Acute Bronchitis and Acute Attack of Chronic Bronchitis
Jian LIU ; Hongchun ZHANG ; Chengxiang WANG ; Hongsheng CUI ; Xia CUI ; Shunan ZHANG ; Daowen YANG ; Cuiling FENG ; Yubo GUO ; Zengtao SUN ; Huiyong ZHANG ; Guangxi LI ; Qing MIAO ; Sumei WANG ; Liqing SHI ; Hongjun YANG ; Ting LIU ; Fangbo ZHANG ; Sheng CHEN ; Wei CHEN ; Hai WANG ; Lin LIN ; Nini QU ; Lei WU ; Dengshan WU ; Yafeng LIU ; Wenyan ZHANG ; Yueying ZHANG ; Yongfen FAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(4):182-188
The Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Qinbaohong Zhike Oral Liquid in Treatment of Acute Bronchitis and Acute Attack of Chronic Bronchitis (GS/CACM 337-2023) was released by the China Association of Chinese Medicine on December 13th, 2023. This expert consensus was developed by experts in methodology, pharmacy, and Chinese medicine in strict accordance with the development requirements of the China Association of Chinese Medicine (CACM) and based on the latest medical evidence and the clinical medication experience of well-known experts in the fields of respiratory medicine (pulmonary diseases) and pediatrics. This expert consensus defines the application of Qinbaohong Zhike oral liquid in the treatment of cough and excessive sputum caused by phlegm-heat obstructing lung, acute bronchitis, and acute attack of chronic bronchitis from the aspects of applicable populations, efficacy evaluation, usage, dosage, drug combination, and safety. It is expected to guide the rational drug use in medical and health institutions, give full play to the unique value of Qinbaohong Zhike oral liquid, and vigorously promote the inheritance and innovation of Chinese patent medicines.
3.Basic Research Progress and Prospect of Antibody-Drug Conjugate in Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
Juying JIAO ; Lei ZHOU ; Bo LIN ; Jingyi ZENG ; Weijie XU
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2025;52(9):787-791
Most patients with pancreatic cancer are already in the locally advanced or metastatic stage at initial diagnosis. While systemic chemotherapy provides clinical benefits for those with mid-to-late-stage pancreatic cancer, its efficacy is often limited by patient tolerance. In response to the dual clinical demands of robust antitumor activity and high targeting specificity, antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) has emerged as a promising solution. By conjugating highly selective monoclonal antibodies with potent cytotoxic small-molecule drugs, ADC achieves precise tumor-targeting while minimizing damage to healthy tissues, which thereby improves treatment tolerance. However, due to the complex pathological features of pancreatic cancer, no ADC has yet been approved for clinical use for this disease. A comprehensive evaluation of factors including ADC-specific targets, payload selection, antibody-drug linkage strategies, drug delivery mechanisms, tissue distribution variability, and tumor heterogeneity will be crucial to advancing the clinical translation of ADC for pancreatic cancer treatment.
4.Sleep quality among primary and middle school students in Shenzhen City
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(3):367-369
Objective:
To understand sleep quarity among primary and middle school students in Shenzhen City, so as to provide data support for sleeping quality improvement.
Methods:
A survey was conducted among 8 742 children selected from two 12 year schools in Longhua District of Shenzhen City, by purposive sampling method from December 22, 2020 to January 15, 2021. The general information was investigated with the self designed questionnaire, and sleep disturbance was investigated and evaluated with the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC). And Chi square test was applied for data analysis.
Results:
About 47.61 % of primary and middle school students in Shenzhen City reported sleep disturbance, 10.84% of students had moderate to severe sleep disturbance. The overall rate of sleep disturbance and moderate and to severe sleep disturbance among primary school students (48.03%, 10.04%), junior middle schools (45.89%, 11.30%), senior middle schools (52.61%, 16.83%) were found of statistically significant differences ( χ 2=8.89, 27.05, P <0.05). The time to fall asleep for primary school students, junior school students and senior school students at night during the study period were 22:00-23:00 (90.35%), 22:00-23:00 (62.37%), and 23:00-01:00 (61.44%), respectively, and the time to fall asleep of the different stages students were found of statistically significant differences ( χ 2=1 470.17, P <0.01). About 41.04% of students could fall asleep within 15 minutes and 50.57% could fall asleep within 15 to 30 minutes, and the differences in the latency for different stages students to fall asleep at night were of statistical significance ( χ 2=82.92, P <0.01); 8.03% of primary and middle school students had a night sleep time of over 9 hours, and 45.97 % had a night sleep time of 8-9 hours, and the differences in the night sleep time among different stages students were of statistical significance ( χ 2=1 292.86, P <0.01).
Conclusions
The main sleep problems among primary and secondary school students in Shenzhen City are insufficient sleep and poor sleep quality. The relevant departments should emphasize the sleep health education among children and their parents, so as to improve their sleep quality.
5.The Effect of Modified Shugan Dingji Decoction (疏肝定悸汤) on the Occurrence of Endpoint Events in Patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation of Liver Constraint and Qi Stagnation: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Hainan LU ; Siyu QIAO ; Shuai ZHANG ; Yi ZHANG ; Lin SHEN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(1):66-71
ObjectiveTo retrospectively analyze the effect of modified Shugan Dingji Decoction (疏肝定悸汤) on the occurrence of endpoint events in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation of liver constraint and qi stagnation. MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted using the electronic medical record database of Longhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine to screen and include patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation of liver constraint and qi stagnation from January 1st, 2018, to December 31th, 2021. The included patients were divided into an exposure group and a non-exposure group, each consisting of 100 cases, based on whether they received modified Shugan Dingji Decoction. General information of the patients including age, gender, body mass index, duration of illness and comorbidities, medication history, cardiac structure and function indicators such as left atrial diameter, left ventricular end-diastolic diameter, stroke volume and ejection fraction, and the occurrence of endpoint events assessed through 24-hour dynamic electrocardiography or electrocardiogram to determine the recurrence of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation were collected. Kaplan-Meier (K-M) curves and Log-Rank tests were used to conduct survival analysis on the occurrence of endpoint events in the two groups of patients. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were used to analyze the impact of various factors on entry into endpoint events. Additionally, a safety assessment was performed by comparing liver and kidney function indicators before and after treatment. ResultsIn the non-exposure group, a total of 49 cases (49.0%) experienced endpoint events, while in the exposure group, there were 26 cases (26.0%). The Log-rank test indicated significant difference between the two groups (χ2=11.211, P=0.001). Univariate Cox regression analysis showed that age, duration of illness, hypertension, diabetes, chronic heart failure, left atrial diameter, stroke volume, and the use of modified Shugan Dingji Decoction may be the influencing factors for the occurrence of endpoint events in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation of liver constraint and qi stagnation (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that the risk of endpoint events in the exposure group was significantly lower than that in the non-exposure group (P<0.01). Patients with a duration of illness >12 months had a significantly higher risk of endpoint events compared to those with a duration of illness ≤12 months (P<0.01). Patients without concomitant hypertension had a lower risk of endpoint events compared to those with hypertension (P<0.05). Patients with left atrial diameter >40 mm had significantly higher risk of endpoint events than those with left atrial diameter ≤40 mm (P<0.01). There was no statistically significant difference in liver and kidney function indicators between the two groups before and after treatment (P>0.05). ConclusionThe use of modified Shugan Dingji Decoction is a protective factor for patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation of liver constraint and qi stagnation, which can help to reduce the recurrence and progression of atrial fibrillation. Long duration of illness, concomitant hypertension, and enlarged left atrial diameter are risk factors for patients to experience endpoint events.
6.Yunpi Huatan Tongqiao Prescription Regulates Microglial Cell Polarization Phenotype to Improve Inflammation and Cognitive Impairment in OSA Mice by Down-regulating Glycolysis
Wenyan PU ; Anqi LIU ; Yan LIN ; Xuejun LI ; Hongyu ZHANG ; Zhiyan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(22):35-42
ObjectiveTo validate the efficacy of Yunpi Huatan Tongqiao prescription (YHTP) in down-regulating glycolysis to modulate microglia phenotype and improve inflammation and cognitive memory deficits in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) mice. MethodForty-eight male Balb/C mice were randomly divided into a normal group, a model group, a montelukast sodium group (30 mg·kg-1), and low, medium, and high dose groups of YHTP (8.28, 16.56, and 33.12 g·kg-1), with 8 mice in each group. All groups, except the normal group, received intraperitoneal injections of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and underwent chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH) modeling for 4 weeks. Subsequently, the mice were treated with medications for 4 weeks and then sampled. Animal behavioral tests assessed memory impairment due to hypoxia. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to measure mRNA expression levels of M1-associated inflammatory factors interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and markers such as T lymphocyte activation antigen (CD86) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), as well as M2-associated inflammatory factors interleukin-10 (IL-10), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), and the marker mannose receptor (CD206) in hippocampal tissue. Western blot was employed to detect differences in the expression of M1 and M2 microglia phenotypic markers (CD86, CD206) and glycolysis-related proteins glucose transporter type 1 (GLUT1), hexokinase 2 (HK2), phosphofructokinase (PFKM), pyruvate kinase 2 (PKM2), and monocarboxylic acid transporter 1 (MCT1). ResultBehavioral tests showed that compared to the results in the normal group, the Y-maze autonomous alternation rate was significantly reduced in the model group (P<0.01). The latency time for the target hole in the Barnes' maze during the training period (days 2, 3, 4) and testing period (days 5, 12) was significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). M1 glial cell markers CD86 and iNOS, as well as inflammatory factors IL-1β and TNF-α mRNA, were significantly elevated (P<0.01). In contrast, the mRNA expression of M2 glial cell markers IL-10, CD206, and TGF-β was significantly reduced (P<0.01). The protein expression of glycolytic proteins HK2, PFKM, PKM2, MCT1, and the M1 marker CD86 was significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), while M2 marker CD206 protein expression was significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared to the results in the model group, the Y-maze autonomous alternation rate was significantly increased in the medium and high dose groups of YHTP (P<0.05, P<0.01). The latency time for the target hole during the training (day 4) and testing periods (days 5, 12) was significantly reduced (P<0.01). Real-time PCR results indicated that mRNA expression levels of M1-related pro-inflammatory factors in the hippocampal tissue were significantly reduced in the low, medium, and high dose groups of YHTP (P<0.01), while M2-related inflammatory factors' mRNA expression was significantly increased (P<0.01). Western blot results showed that in the medium and high dose groups of YHTP, the expression of the M1 marker CD86 in the hippocampus was reduced, whereas the expression of the M2 marker CD206 was significantly increased (P<0.01), with a significant decrease in the expression of glycolysis-related proteins (P<0.01). ConclusionYHTP can improve inflammation and cognitive impairment induced by hypoxia in OSA model mice. This is achieved by downregulating glycolysis in brain microglia, inhibiting M1 activation, reducing pro-inflammatory factor release, and promoting M2 activation, thereby exerting a therapeutic effect on inflammation and cognitive impairment caused by OSA.
7.Influencing factors of anxiety symptoms in firstborn preschool children
Aimei YE ; Feng CHEN ; Yuzhong YE ; Changcan HUANG ; Junmin LI ; Yanshan WANG ; Dongxi LU ; Mujin GUO ; Weige WU ; Xiaoling LIN ; Dali LU
Sichuan Mental Health 2024;37(6):537-542
BackgroundSibling relationships play a critical role in shaping anxiety symptoms in firstborn children. Anxiety symptoms often originate in early childhood and can persist into adolescence and adulthood. However, there is insufficient research on anxiety symptoms in preschool children, especially firstborn preschool children. ObjectiveTo explore the influencing factors of anxiety symptoms among firstborn preschool children, so as to provide references for the intervention of anxiety symptom for children in families with multiple children. MethodsFrom October to December 2021, a total of 8 449 children from 234 kindergartens in Longhua District of Shenzhen were included using a cluster sampling method. Sibling Inventory of Behavior (SIB) and Spence Preschool Anxiety Scale (SPAS) were used to investigate. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify influencing factors of anxiety symptoms in firstborn preschool children. ResultsA total of 8 419 (99.64%) valid questionnaires were collected. Anxiety symptoms were detected in 344(4.09%) firstborn preschool children. Statistically significant differences were observed between anxiety group and non-anxiety group in terms of household registration, monthly family income, maternal age, maternal education level, paternal education level, family living conditions and whether they are left-behind children (χ2/t=9.906, 33.490, 5.136, 13.485, 9.690, 17.332, 21.975, P<0.05 or 0.01). Compared with non-anxiety group, children in the anxiety group scored higher on the SIB dimensions of rivalry, aggression and avoidance (t=165.322, 74.471, 286.419, P<0.01), and lower on companionship, empathy and teaching (t=59.133, 42.417, 39.112, P<0.01). Risk factors for anxiety symptoms in firstborn preschool children included left-behind children, as well as negative sibling relationships characterized by rivalry and avoidance (OR=1.195, 1.143, 1.260, P<0.05 or 0.01). ConclusionFirstborn preschool children who are left-behind are more susceptible to anxiety symptoms. Negative sibling relationships, characterized by competition and avoidance, may also contribute to the emergence of anxiety symptoms in firstborn preschool children.
8. Mechanism and experimental verification of "Activating Spleen Treatment" in treating adenoidal hypertrophy of children based on network pharmacology
Yi-Xing ZHANG ; Yi-Xing ZHANG ; Yan LIN ; Zhi-Yan JIANG ; Ming YANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2023;39(12):2361-2369
Aim To investigate the pharmacological mechanism of the couplet medicines " Cangzhu-Yiy-iren" in treating adenoid hypertrophy (AH) of children based on network pharmacology. Methods To screen the active ingredient and relevant targets of the couplet medicines "Cangzhu-Yiyiren", a visual network map of " Drug-Component-Target " was constructed; related targets of AH were retrieved and standardized, and A PPI network to treat AH of children by " Cangzhu-Yiyiren" was constructed. Enrichment analysis was performed for the core targets, and a " targets -pathways" network was constructed. The expression of target proteins from spleen tissues of different groups was determined by Western blot to verify that atractylone regulated the expression of inflammatory factors by HIF-1 α-SUMOylation. Results A total of 71 drug-related targets and 337 disease-related targets for AH in children were obtained, and there were 30 " Drug-Disease " intersection targets. The main active components of the couplet medicines "Cangzhu-Yiyiren" were stigmaster-ol, atractylone and so on. The biological processes mainly involved in were tube morphogenesis, response to hormone, the main cellular components involved in were membrane raft, transcription regulator complex, and the molecular function of related targets were mainly enriched in the transcription factor binding, protein domain specific binding, etc. The enrichment analysis indicated that it was associated with apoptosis-multiple species, VEGF signaling pathway, and HIF-1 signaling pathway ,etc. The results of animal experiments showed that SUMO-1,HIF-1α,VEGF and VEGF-R protein expression were all down-regulated compared with the model group ( P < 0. 05 ). Conclusions The treatment of pediatric AH which takes the " Activating Spleen Treatment of Nasa" as the guiding ideology, is realized through multi-components, multi-target, multi-pathways, and mainly from the anti-inflammatory, immune regulation, antioxidant and other aspects to play its role in the treatment of children with AH.
9. Research progress on pathogenesis and potential therapeutic target of sarcopenia obesity
Yixun GUO ; Yingda WEI ; Yan ZHANG ; Xiaoyin GUAN ; Bo WANG ; Yan ZHANG ; Jianhua LIN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2023;28(3):341-346
Sarcopenia obesity (SO), a specific disease with co-occurrence of obesity and sarcopenia, is shown clinically as abnormal accumulation of fat, decreased mass and strength of muscle, and increased risk of incidence and mortality of other chronic diseases. Currently, there exist various definitions and diagnoses about SO in the various regions of the world. Its prevalence in populations elevates in an age-dependent manner. This article summarized the possible pathogenesis of SO from the view of chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and Hippo pathway, subsequently listed and analyzed potential pharmacological targets (fibroblast growth factor, CD44, adiponectin, etc) involved in treating SO, in order to provide new ideas for clinical diagnosis, treatment of SO patients and research and development of innovative drugs.
10.Association of anti-phospholipase A2 receptor antibody with the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (Shenqi particle) for patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy: a prospective, cohort clinical study.
Xian-Wen ZHANG ; Xiao-Xia LIU ; Jun YONG ; Li-Feng WEI ; Chun-Yan LING ; Yu JIN ; Yi-Ping CHEN ; Lin WANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2021;134(18):2252-2254


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