1.Color Space Method Combined with Chemometrics to Determine Processing Degree of Angelicae Sinensis Radix Carbonisata
Liuying QIN ; Yao HUANG ; Lifan GAN ; Yuanjun LIU ; Congyou DENG ; Dongmei SUN ; Lijin LIANG ; Lin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(9):201-210
ObjectiveTo study the changing law of appearance color and physicochemical properties of Angelicae Sinensis Radix Carbonisata(ASRC) during the processing by color space method combined with statistical analysis, so as to provide reference for determining the processing endpoint and evaluating the quality of the decoction pieces. MethodsTaking processing time(4, 8, 12, 16 min) and temperature(180, 200, 220, 240 ℃) as factors, ASRC decoction pieces with different processing degrees were prepared in a completely randomized design. Then, the brightness value(L*), red-green value(a*), yellow-blue value(b*), and total chromaticity value (E*ab) of the decoction pieces were determined by spectrophotometer, the color difference value(ΔE) was calculated, and the data of colorimetric values were analyzed by discriminant analysis. At the same time, the pH, charcoal adsorption, and contents of tannins, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(5-HMF), tryptophan, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, senkyunolide I, senkyunolide H and ligustilide of ASRC with different processing degrees were determined by pH meter, ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometry and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography(UPLC). Principal component analysis(PCA) was used to analyze the data of physicochemical indexes, after determining the processing technology of ASRC, the canonical discriminant function was established to distinguish the decoction pieces with different processing degrees, and leave-one-out cross validation was conducted. Finally, Pearson correlation analysis was used to explore the correlation between various physicochemical indexes and chromaticity values. ResultsWith the prolongation of the processing time, L*, a*, b* and E*ab all showed a decreasing trend, and the established discriminant model based on color parameters was able to distinguish ASRC with different processing degrees. The pH showed an increasing trend with the prolongation of processing time, and the charcoal adsorption, and the contents of tannins, 5-HMF, and tryptophan all showed an increasing and then decreasing trend. Among them, the charcoal adsorption, contents of tannin and 5-HMF reached their maximum values successively after processing for 8-12 min. While the contents of chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, senkyunolide I, senkyunolide H and ligustilide decreased with the increase of processing time, with a decrease of 60%-80% at 8 min of processing. Therefore, the optimal processing time should be determined to be 8-12 min. PCA could clearly distinguish ASRC with different processing degrees, while temperature had no significant effect on the processing degree. The 12 batches of process validation results(10 min, 180-240 ℃) showed that except for 3 batches identified as class Ⅱ light charcoal, all other batches were identified as class Ⅲ standard charcoal, and the chromaticity values of each batch of ASRC were within the reference range of class Ⅱ-Ⅲ sample chromaticity values. The correlation analysis showed that the chromaticity values were negatively correlated with pH and charcoal adsorption, and positively correlated with contents of tryptophan, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, senkyunolide I, senkyunolide H, and ligustilide. And both pH and charcoal adsorption were negatively correlated with the contents of the above components, but the charcoal adsorption was positively correlated with the content of 5-HMF. ConclusionThe chromaticity values and the contents of various physicochemical indicators of ASRC undergo significant changes with the prolongation of processing time, and there is a general correlation between chromaticity values and various physicochemical indicators. Based on the changes in color and physicochemical indicators, the optimal processing time for ASRC is determined to be 8-12 min. This study reveals the dynamic changes of the relevant indexes in the processing of ASRC, which can provide a reference for the discrimination of the processing degree and the quantitative study of the processing endpoint.
2.Secondary aesthetic restoration of tetracycline-stained teeth with incongruous gingival margins by digitally guided precision crown lengthening: a case report and literature review
LING Huiling ; SUN Jiyu ; REN Wei ; YUE Li ; RUAN Yifeng ; QIN Ziqi ; GAN Xueqi
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2025;33(9):784-791
Objective:
To evaluate the clinical efficacy of digitally guided precision crown lengthening in secondary aesthetic rehabilitation cases, and to provide a clinical reference for digitally guided crown lengthening procedures and secondary aesthetic restorations.
Methods:
We present a case of a patient with tetracycline-stained teeth, partial detachment of anterior resin veneers, and gingival margin discrepancies. The patient underwent digitally guided precision crown lengthening followed by secondary aesthetic rehabilitation. Multimodal data, including intraoral, facial, and CBCT scans, were integrated to construct a four-dimensional virtual patient model (incorporating teeth, face, bone, and occlusion) for surgical planning and 3D-printed guide fabrication. Secondary aesthetic restoration was performed after achieving stable post-surgical outcomes. Based on this case, we conducted a detailed analysis and reviewed relevant literature on crown lengthening in secondary aesthetic rehabilitation.
Results:
The gingival contour of the anterior teeth exhibited significant improvement, with enhanced symmetry and stable gingival margin positioning that closely matched the preoperative design. The crown lengthening procedure demonstrated high precision, and the final outcome was aesthetic and functional. Literature review indicated that secondary restorations frequently present challenges such as gingival contour discrepancies and inflammation. Aesthetic crown lengthening in the anterior region should optimize both soft and hard tissue morphology to meet aesthetic standards, with digital technology improving procedural accuracy.
Conclusion
Precision crown lengthening effectively addresses gingival margin discrepancies in secondary aesthetic rehabilitation, ensuring stable gingival positioning and superior aesthetic outcomes. This approach is particularly suitable for cases with high aesthetic demands.
3.Analysis of human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid detection in blood products in China
Yue WANG ; Xiaobei ZHENG ; Qin GONG ; Ying ZHAO ; Yuanxiu LUO ; Dandan YANG ; Linlin ZHANG ; Zheng JIANG ; Gan PENG ; Jin ZHANG ; Bingbing KE
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(7):950-957
Objective: To analyze the nucleic acid load of human parvovirus B19 in major commercially available blood products in China, including human albumin, human intravenous immunoglobulin, human rabies immunoglobulin and various coagulation factor products, aiming to provide evidence for improving blood product manufacturing processes and quality control of source plasma. Methods: A total of 98 batches of coagulation factor products were tested for human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid using real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR, including 42 batches of human prothrombin complex, 35 batches of human coagulation factor Ⅷ, and 21 batches of human fibrinogen. Additionally, 6 batches of human albumin, 6 batches of human intravenous immunoglobulin, and 38 batches of human rabies immunoglobulin were tested for human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid. Results: Human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid were undetectable in human albumin, human intravenous immunoglobulin and human rabies immunoglobulin. Among the 98 batches of coagulation factor products tested for human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid, B19 nucleic acid reactivity rate was 69.0% (29/42) for human prothrombin complex batches, but nucleic acid concentration were all significantly lower than 10
IU/mL. The reactivity rate of B19 nucleic acid in 35 batches of human coagulation factor Ⅷ was 48.6% (17/35), with nucleic acid concentration all below 10
IU/mL. The reactivity rate of B19 nucleic acid in 21 batches of human fibrinogen was 61.9% (13/21), with nucleic acid concentration all below 10
IU/mL. Conclusion: No human parvovirus B19 has been detected in human albumin, human intravenous immunoglobulin, or human rabies immunoglobulin. Human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid may exist in commercially available coagulation factor products, highlighting the need for enhanced screening of human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid in these products. It is also recommended that B19 viral nucleic acid testing be conducted on source plasma, particularly for coagulation factor products.
4.Analysis of human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid detection in blood products in China
Yue WANG ; Xiaobei ZHENG ; Qin GONG ; Ying ZHAO ; Yuanxiu LUO ; Dandan YANG ; Linlin ZHANG ; Zheng JIANG ; Gan PENG ; Jin ZHANG ; Bingbing KE
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(7):950-957
Objective: To analyze the nucleic acid load of human parvovirus B19 in major commercially available blood products in China, including human albumin, human intravenous immunoglobulin, human rabies immunoglobulin and various coagulation factor products, aiming to provide evidence for improving blood product manufacturing processes and quality control of source plasma. Methods: A total of 98 batches of coagulation factor products were tested for human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid using real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR, including 42 batches of human prothrombin complex, 35 batches of human coagulation factor Ⅷ, and 21 batches of human fibrinogen. Additionally, 6 batches of human albumin, 6 batches of human intravenous immunoglobulin, and 38 batches of human rabies immunoglobulin were tested for human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid. Results: Human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid were undetectable in human albumin, human intravenous immunoglobulin and human rabies immunoglobulin. Among the 98 batches of coagulation factor products tested for human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid, B19 nucleic acid reactivity rate was 69.0% (29/42) for human prothrombin complex batches, but nucleic acid concentration were all significantly lower than 10
IU/mL. The reactivity rate of B19 nucleic acid in 35 batches of human coagulation factor Ⅷ was 48.6% (17/35), with nucleic acid concentration all below 10
IU/mL. The reactivity rate of B19 nucleic acid in 21 batches of human fibrinogen was 61.9% (13/21), with nucleic acid concentration all below 10
IU/mL. Conclusion: No human parvovirus B19 has been detected in human albumin, human intravenous immunoglobulin, or human rabies immunoglobulin. Human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid may exist in commercially available coagulation factor products, highlighting the need for enhanced screening of human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid in these products. It is also recommended that B19 viral nucleic acid testing be conducted on source plasma, particularly for coagulation factor products.
5.Follow-up Study on Resolution of Pulmonary Consolidation in 238 Children with Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia
Yuexu OU ; Xiaomin GAN ; Bin QIN ; Zhengxiu LUO ; Jie CAO
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(5):899-906
ObjectiveTo analyze the clinical characteristics and imaging features of effectively treated pediatric Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) with pulmonary consolidation, follow up the volume changes of pulmonary consolidation on lung CT scans of the affected children, and investigate the resolution patterns of pulmonary consolidation, and predict the time required for complete resolution. MethodsWe enrolled children with MPP and pulmonary consolidation hospitalized in the Department of General Pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University between January 2018 and May 2024. Data collected included demographics, clinical symptoms, laboratory indicators, treatment status, imaging data during hospitalization, as well as follow-up lung CT data and reexamination intervals after discharge. Consolidation volumes were measured before and after the treatment to calculate the resolution rate and resolution velocity. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed on clinical characteristics, imaging features and consolidation resolution. ResultsAmong 238 children with MPP and lung consolidation, females slightly outnumbered males (the male to female ratio is 109 vs.129), with a mean age of approximately 5 years. At admission, the median cough and fever durations were 7 (5-9) days and 6 ( 4-7) days, respectively. No significant increase was found in white blood cells count or lactate dehydrogenase(LDH), and hypersensitive high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) slightly increased. Azithromycin was the first line of treatment in most cases, though second-line drugs increased in the recent two years due to the rising resistance. Bronchoalveolar lavage was performed in 66.8% (159/238) of children, and 33.2% (79/238) did not receive lavage. Consolidation was predominantly unilateral (206 unilateral vs. 32 bilateral) and right-sided (117 right-sided vs. 89 left-sided). The ratio of consolidation volume to total lung volume was 4.48 (2.61-7.35) %, the consolidation resolution rate at follow-up was 96.08 ( 88.02-98.95) %, the reexamination interval was 17 ( 15-21) days, the resolution velocity was 2.15 (1.23-4.01) cm3/d, and the time to complete resolution was 18.96 (16.14-23.33) days . ConclusionsPulmonary consolidation in pediatric MPP achieves substantial resolution on CT within 2-3 weeks after effective clinical treatment. Initial consolidation volume and resolution velocity can predict the time required for complete resolution, thereby clinically guiding optimal CT follow-up scheduling.
6.Research progress on clinical application of ruxolitinib
Shiquan FENG ; Zhenmiao QIN ; Xue HU ; Deqiao DONG ; Haoyang PENG ; Changran GAN ; Chengcheng DUAN ; Yanan GAO
China Pharmacy 2024;35(13):1668-1672
Ruxolitinib, a small molecule inhibitor, selectively targets Janus kinase (JAK) by competitively binding to adenosine triphosphate on the catalytic site of the JAK1 and JAK2 domain, thereby inhibiting JAK activation and signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) phosphorylation and prevents the expressions of the JAK-STAT signaling pathway. Oral ruxolitinib has demonstrated promising efficacy for myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera. The topical Ruxolitinib cream, approved by the US FDA as the first non-segmental vitiligo home treatment drug, is set to be launched in domestic medical pioneer areas in August 2023 and is expected to bring about a breakthrough in the treatment of vitiligo. Clinical cases have also shown that Ruxolitinib cream has significant curative effects on atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, and other conditions, indicating great application prospects.
7.Analysis of influencing factors of perioperative ischemic stroke in non-cardiac and non-neurosurgical surgeries
Ya-Zhen BAI ; Tong-Tong ZHENG ; Meng-Nan FAN ; Yi-Ru SHANG ; Gan-Qin DU ; Qi-Zhi FU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2024;49(10):1117-1122
Objective To explore the incidence and risk factors of perioperative ischemic stroke in non-cardiac and non-neurosurgical surgeries and its correlation with preoperative risk assessment of cerebrovascular events,so as to guide perioperative risk management.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 40 patients aged≥18 years who underwent non-cardiac and non-neurosurgical surgeries and experienced perioperative ischemic stroke in the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology from January 2015 to January 2022,forming the stroke group.A control group of 160 patients without perioperative ischemic stroke was selected in a 1:4 case-control ratio,matched for gender,age,date of operation,and the surgeon.Clinical data and preoperative risk assessment of cerebrovascular events(including the single or combined application of head CT/MRI,transcranial Doppler ultrasound,carotid ultrasound,and neurological consultation)of the two groups of patients were collected and statistically analyzed.Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify risk factors associated with perioperative ischemic stroke.Results The incidence of perioperative ischemic stroke was 0.042%.Multiple logistic analysis results showed that hypertension(OR=7.858,95%CI 2.175-28.388,P=0.002),hyperlipidemia(OR=4.457,95%CI 1.320-15.049,P=0.016),renal insufficiency(OR=8.277,95%CI 1.480-46.282,P=0.016),and intraoperative hypotension(OR=3.862,95%CI 1.211-12.317,P=0.022)were independent risk factors for perioperative ischemic stroke in non-cardiac and non-neurological surgeries;preoperative cerebrovascular risk assessment(OR=0.130,95%CI 0.031-0.542,P=0.005)was a protective factor against it.Conclusions The incidence of perioperative ischemic stroke in non-cardiac and non-neurosurgical surgery is low but has a poor prognosis.Hypertension,hyperlipidemia,renal insufficiency,and postoperative hypotension are risk factors for perioperative ischemic stroke,while preoperative cerebrovascular event risk assessment is beneficial to reducing its incidence.
8.Neurodevelopment and cerebral blood flow in children aged 2-6 years with autism spectrum disorder
Jia-Bao YIN ; Gan-Yu WANG ; Gui-Qin DUAN ; Wen-Hao NIE ; Ming-Fang ZHAO ; Ting-Ting JIN
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2024;26(6):599-604
Objective To investigate the neurodevelopmental characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder(ASD),analyze the correlation between neurodevelopmental indicators and cerebral blood flow(CBF),and explore the potential mechanisms of neurodevelopment in ASD children.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 145 children aged 2-6 years with newly-diagnosed ASD.Scores from the Gesell Developmental Diagnosis Scale and the Autism Behavior Checklist(ABC)and CBF results were collected to compare gender differences in the development of children with ASD and analyze the correlation between CBF and neurodevelopmental indicators.Results Fine motor and personal-social development quotient in boys with ASD were lower than those in girls with ASD(P<0.05).Gross motor development quotient in ASD children was negatively correlated with CBF in the left frontal lobe(r=-0.200,P=0.016),right frontal lobe(r=-0.279,P=0.001),left parietal lobe(r=-0.208,P=0.012),and right parietal lobe(r=-0.187,P=0.025).The total ABC score was positively correlated with CBF in the left amygdala(r=0.295,P<0.001).Conclusions Early intervention training should pay attention to gender and developmental structural characteristics for precise intervention in ASD children.CBF has the potential to become a biological marker for assessing the severity of ASD.
9.Vitexin regulates the Epac1/Rap1 pathway to mediate protective ef-fects against hypoxia-reoxygenation injury in H9c2 cardiomyocytes
Qin GAN ; Xin WANG ; Huanghua YANG ; Liuyi DONG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2024;29(10):1091-1099
AIM:To investigate the role of Epac/Rap1 signaling pathway in hypoxia-reoxygenation injury in H9c2 cells,and to explore the mechanism of vitexin regulating the Epac/Rap1 signaling path-way to protect cardiomyocytes from hypoxia-reoxy-genation injury.METHODS:The oxygen glucose de-privation(OGD)model was established using H9c2 cardiomyocytes to simulate hypoxia-reoxygenation injury.The experiment was randomly divided into 7 groups:Normal control group,OGD group,OGD+VT group,OGD+8-CPT+VT group,OGD+ESI-09+VT group,OGD+8-CPT+VT+H-89 group,OGD+ESI-09+VT+H-89 group.Cell viability was measured by MTT.LDH was used to detect cell damage.The ex-pression levels of Epac1 and its downstream Rap1-GTP,CaMK Ⅱ and ERK proteins in H9c2 cells were detected by Western blot.The expression of Epac1 and Rap1 proteins in H9c2 cardiomyocytes was de-tected by immunofluorescence.The mRNA expres-sion of Rap1 and Epac1 in H9c2 cardiomyocytes was quantitatively determined by real-time PCR.Calcium ion fluorescence probe(Fluo-3 AM)was used to detect intracellular[Ca2+]i content.The in-teraction between Epac1 and Rap1 in cells were de-tected by Co-IP.RESULTS:Compared with the nor-mal control group,after hypoxia for 5 h and reoxy-genation for 1 h,the release of LDH,cell viability,Epac1 protein expression,Rap1 activation and RAP1-GTP up-regulation of H9c2 cardiomyocytes in OGD group were significantly increased.VT(10μmol/L)significantly inhibited the activation of Epac1 in H9c2 cardiomyocytes after OGD,and then inhibited the expression of downstream Rap1 ac-tive form Rap1-GTP.In addition,the expression of CaMK Ⅱ protein was down-regulated,but ERK phosphorylation was increased,and intracellular calcium overload was alleviated.Epac1 agonist 8-CPT could counteract the effect of VT,and Epac1 in-hibitor(ESI-09)combined with VT had synergistic effect.PKA inhibitor(Hmur89)had no effect on the expression of Epac1 and its downstream related proteins in cardiomyocytes.CONCLUSION:Hypoxia-reoxygenation can mediate the activation of Epac1/Rap1 signal pathway in cardiomyocytes.VT can pro-tect cardiomyocytes from hypoxia-reoxygenation in-jury by inhibiting Epac1/Rap1 signal pathway,down-regulating CaMK Ⅱ protein expression and promoting ERK phosphorylation.
10.Genetic diversity of GⅡ genogroup noroviruses linked to clustered infections in Northeast Chongqing,2021-2022
Zhong-Kai LANG ; Ai-Ping CHEN ; Heng-Qin WANG ; Yu-Lu GAN ; Yong-Jun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(5):448-453
Norovirus is the global leading cause of epidemic and endemic acute gastroenteritis in people of all ages.To inves-tigate the genetic diversity of GⅡ genogroup noroviruses linked to clustered infections in northeast Chongqing,we collected anal swabs or environmental smears from 11 norovirus outbreaks during 2021-2022.Norovirus RNA was detected by quantitative real-time PCR(qRT-PCR),and partial viral RdRp/capsid genes were amplified by reverse transcription PCR(RT-PCR)and sequenced.Among samples from 11 outbreaks in 4 districts and counties,55 strains of GⅡ genogroup norovirus were detected.Six genotypes were identified with an online norovirus genotyping tool(http://www.rivm.nl/mpf/norovirus/typingtool).Genotype GⅡ.17[P17]was associated with four outbreaks;the co-circulating GⅡ.17[P17]and GⅡ.1[P16]caused another out-break;GⅡ.6[P7]and GⅡ.8[P8]respectively were linked to two outbreaks;and GⅡ.3[P12]and GⅡ.2[P16]respectively ac-counted for one outbreak.Phylogenetic analysis also indicated that 55 GⅡ genogroup strains formed five clusters,with norovir-uses of identical genotypes from diverse events belonging to the same cluster,and that genetically distinct genotypes from di-verse events belonged to different clusters.Therefore,our results revealed that multiple genotypes associated with norovirus outbreaks were circulating in northeast Chongqing,and GⅡ.17[P17]was the predominant genotype linked to these out-breaks during 2021-2022.Most norovirus outbreak events were caused by single sources,and genetic relationships were demonstrated among noroviruses of identical genotypes from diverse events.


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