1.Effects of microglia in the pathogenesis of major depressive disorder
Yanjie YANG ; Jili ZHANG ; Tianyi BU ; Kexin QIAO ; Xiaohui QIU ; Zhengxue QIAO ; Yu WANG ; Yu CHEN ; Bowen WAN ; Zihang XU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2024;33(3):278-283
Major depressive disorder (MDD) has become an increasingly serious public health issue, characterized by high incidence and high disability rates. It often coexists with other mental health problems and physical diseases, with a significant negative impact on patients' quality of life. In clinical practice, MDD is considered a heterogeneous disease. The complexity of the pathological mechanisms and the variability in treatment responses lead to a lack of clear therapeutic targets, which complicates the treatment process. In recent years, with advancements in neuroscience, the crucial role of microglia in the pathogenesis of MDD has been revealed. As the main immune cells in the brain, microglia are not only involved in the regulation of neuroinflammation but also play important roles in neurogenesis and neuronal regulation in MDD. This article mainly discusses the role of microglia in the pathophysiological mechanisms of MDD, aiming to provide a theoretical basis for microglia as a potential target for the treatment of MDD.
2.Effect of vitamin B6 on vascular endothelial injury of atherosclerosis mice and its mechanism
Moli ZHU ; Yifei LI ; Zhenzhen LI ; Haiyan ZHAO ; Yanhua LIU ; Yue QIU ; Guangrui WAN ; Peng LI
Journal of Xinxiang Medical College 2024;41(1):1-7
Objective To investigate the effect of vitamin B6(VB6)on vascular endothelial injury of atherosclerosis(AS)mice and its mechanism.Methods Thirty-six ApoE-/-mice were randomly divided into control group,AS group,VB6 group,AS+LiCl group,AS+VB6 group and AS+VB6+LiCl group,with 6 mice in each group.The mice in the AS group,AS+LiCl group,AS+VB6 group and AS+VB6+LiCl group were fed with high-fat diet for 12 weeks to establish the AS model;the mice in the control group and VB6 group were given regular diet and normal drinking water for 12 weeks.After 12 weeks,the mice in the control group were given conventional diet and the same volume of physiological saline as the VB6 group daily by gavage;the mice in the VB6 group were given routine diet and VB6(50 mg·kg-1)by gavage daily;the mice in the AS+LiCl group were given high-fat diet continuously and LiCl(1 mg·kg-1)by gavage daily;the mice in the AS+VB6 group were given high-fat diet continuously and VB6(50 mg·kg-1)by gavage daily;the mice in the AS+VB6+LiCl group were given high-fat diet continuously and VB6(50 mg·kg-1),LiCl(1 mg·kg-1)by gavage daily;all mice were intervened for 4 weeks.After intervention,the serum nitric oxide(NO),malondialdehyde(MD A)levels and superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity of mice in each group were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to observe the morphology of thoracic aortic tissue of mice in each group and the percentage of AS plaque area to total vascular area was calculated.The vasodilatation rate of thoracic aorta was detected by isolated vascular ring experiment.The expression of sodium/hydrogen exchanger 1(NHE1)protein in thoracic aorta was detected by immunohistochemistry.Results Compared with the control group,the NO level and SOD activity in the serum of mice in the AS group decreased,while the MDA level increased(P<0.05);there was no significant difference in the NO,MDA levels and SOD activity in the serum of mice between the VB6 group and the control group(P>0.05).Compared with the AS group,the serum NO level and SOD activity of mice in the AS+VB6 group increased,while the MDA level decreased(P<0.05);there was no significant difference in serum NO,MDA levels and SOD activity of mice between the AS+LiCl group,AS+VB6+LiCl group and AS group(P>0.05).Compared with the AS+VB6 group,the serum NO level and SOD activity of mice in the AS+VB6+LiCl group decreased,while the MDA level increased(P<0.05).The percentage of AS plaque area to total vascular area of mice in the AS group was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05);there was no significant difference in the percentage of AS plaque area to total vascular area of mice among the VB6 group and the control group(P<0.05).The percentage of AS plaque area to total vascular area of mice in the AS+VB6 group was significantly lower than that in the AS group(P<0.05);there was no significant difference in the percentage of AS plaque area to total vascular area of mice between the AS+LiCl group,AS+VB6+LiCl group and AS group(P<0.05).The percentage of AS plaque area to total vascular area of mice in the AS+VB6+LiCl group was significantly higher than that in the AS+VB6 group(P<0.05).In the control group,the vascular endothelium of mice was smooth with orderly arrangement of cells;in the AS group,AS+LiCl group and AS+VB6+LiCl group,the tissue structure of vascular of mice was disordered and the vascular endothelium was rough;in the VB6 group and AS+VB6 group,the vascular wall structure of mice was normal,the vascular endothelium was smooth,and the cells were arranged orderly.The vasodilatation rate of thoracic aorta of mice induced by acetylcholine(Ach)in the AS group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.05);there was no significant difference in the vasodilatation rate of thoracic aorta of mice induced by Ach between the VB6 group and the control group(P>0.05).The vasodilatation rate of thoracic aorta of mice induced by Ach in the AS+VB6 group was significantly lower than that in the AS group(P<0.05);there was no significant difference in the vasodilatation rate of thoracic aorta of mice induced by Ach between AS+LiCl group,AS+VB6+LiCl group and AS group(P>0.05).The vasodilatation rate of thoracic aorta of mice induced by Ach in the AS+VB6+LiCl group was significantly higher than that in the AS+VB6 group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the vasodilatation rate of thoracic aorta of mice induced by sodium nitroprusside among the six groups(P>0.05).The percentage of NHE1 expression in the thoracic aorta of mice in the AS group was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05);there was no significant difference in the percentage of NHE1 expression in the thoracic aorta of mice between the VB6 group and the control group(P>0.05).The percentage of NHE1 expression in the thoracic aorta of mice in the AS+VB6 group was significantly lower than that in the AS group(P<0.05);there was no significant difference in the percentage of NHE1 expression in the thoracic aorta of mice among the AS+LiCl group,AS+VB6+LiCl group and the AS group(P>0.05).The percentage of NHE1 expression in the thoracic aorta of mice in the AS+VB6+LiCl group was significantly higher than that in the AS+VB6 group(P<0.05).Conclusion VB6 can improve vascular endothelial injury in AS mice via inhibiting the expression of NHE1 protein.
3.Clinical Advantages of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treatment of Pediatric Diseases
Yingke LIU ; Hong CUI ; Jian YANG ; Junhong WANG ; Liqun WU ; Xiaohua JI ; Bing AN ; Xiaomei LIU ; Weilin WAN ; Hong WANG ; Gaojun ZHOU ; Wen ZHANG ; Liyi QIU ; Kai GUO ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(15):224-231
The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in pediatric care has a long history,proven efficacy,and distinctive characteristics.The China Association of Chinese Medicine has organized a series of youth salons to discuss the clinical advantages of treating diseases.Experts at this seminar proposed that the superior disease categories in pediatric TCM are significant for showcasing the unique strengths and advantages of TCM in the treatment of pediatric diseases,enhancing diagnostic and treatment levels,inheriting TCM knowledge,promoting the integration of TCM and Western medicine,and meeting patients' needs.The strengths of pediatric TCM are summed up as "having what others do not,excelling at what others have,being special in what others excel at,and ensuring safety in what others specialize in." The scope of superiority in pediatric TCM covers multiple systems,including respiratory,digestive,endocrine,psychological,and dermatological systems.This article summarized the advantages of TCM in treating 13 diseases discussed in the salon,such as upper respiratory tract infections,coughs,pneumonia,allergic rhinitis,bronchial asthma,atopic dermatitis,functional dyspepsia,functional constipation,enuresis,marginal short stature,simple obesity,attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,and tic disorders.The overall advantages were reflected in three aspects:First,the holistic concept and treatment based on syndrome differentiation in TCM highlight the advantage of treating the root causes of diseases,making the treatment methodical and precise.Second,most traditional Chinese herbs are natural and have strong safety profiles.Third,TCM treatment methods are abundant,especially the external treatment methods,which are widely used in pediatrics,highly accepted by parents,and have definite efficacy,as well as good safety and compliance.
4.Research on policy framework, standards system and application of disability data
Yaru YANG ; Zhuoying QIU ; Zhongyan WANG ; Di CHEN ; Jian YANG ; Qi JING ; Na AN ; Tiantian WAN ; Xiaojia XIN ; Xiaoqin LIU ; Yuanjun DONG ; Xiangxia REN ; Ye LIU ; Yifan TIAN ; Xueli LÜ
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2024;30(12):1365-1375
ObjectiveTo systematically analyze international disability data policies and standards, as well as the application of disability data in policymaking, service optimization and inclusive social development, and to clarify the importance of international disability data policies, standard systems and disability data application for the development of disability-related services. MethodsThrough the analysis of policy content and research on the data standard system, this study explored the disability data policy framework, standard system and technical path of data interoperability and integration of international organizations including the United Nations (United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Children's Fund), World Health Orgnization, United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, and International Labour Organization. ResultsInternational organizations established disability data policy frameworks based on their respective mandates, involving data and service development, data standards, data governance, and data application. The international community established a disability data standard system for disability data collection, coding, exchange, interoperability, statistical analysis, data fusion and application. Building a standardized disability data standard system based on the framework of international health classification standards such as International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, and International Classification of Diseases, Eleventh Revision would ensure the consistency of cross-national disability data policies, and the interoperability and comparability of disability data, promoting the development of data-driven disability-related services, accurately identifying the service needs of people with disabilities, and optimizing service provision, thereby improving the quality of life and social participation of people with disabilities. ConclusionThe construction and implementation of international disability data policies and data standards have promoted the standardization and interoperability of disability data. With the application of big data, artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies in disability data, international cooperation and cross-industry data fusion in the field of disability data have been promoted, further promoting the development of data-driven disability services, ensuring equal opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy service resources, and improving the coverage and quality of disability services.
5.Research status on the mechanism of drug resistance in pancreatic cancer
Wan-Qin CHEN ; Qiu-Tong GUAN ; Xiao-Xian HUANG ; Min-Jie WEI ; Zhen-Hua LI
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(3):454-458
Objective Pancreatic cancer(PC)is a malignant tumor of the digestive tract that is difficult to diagnose early,easily metastasizes and relapses,and resistant to conventional chemotherapy.PC is a very difficult disease to treat.The key regulatory factors of PC resistance,such as epithelial-mesenchymal transition phenotypic cells,tumor stem cells,and miRNAs,have been reviewed in the past few years,and some new regulatory factors have been discovered as supplements.This review mainly focuses on the characteristics and properties of the key regulatory factors of PC chemotherapy resistance including long noncoding RNAs,nuclear factor KB and exosomes,drug resistance mechanisms,and treatment related strategies,and future treatment directions were predicted.
6.Effect of high-fat diet intake on pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablet in healthy Chinese volunteers
Yu-Fang XU ; Hao-Jing SONG ; Bo QIU ; Yi-Ting HU ; Wan-Jun BAI ; Xue SUN ; Bin CAO ; Zhan-Jun DONG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(4):589-593
Objective To observe the pharmacokinetic effect of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets on amoxicillin in Chinese healthy subjects under fasting and high fat and high calorie diet.Methods 71 healthy subjects were given a single dose of amoxicillin potassium clavulanate tablets(0.375 g)on fasting or high fat diet,and venous blood samples were collected at different time points.The concentrations of amoxicillin in human plasma were determined by HPLC-MS/MS method,and the pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated by non-atrioventricular model using PhoenixWinNonlin 8.0 software.Results The main pharmacokinetic parameters of amoxicillin potassium clavulanate tablets after fasting and high fat diet were(5 105.00±1 444.00),(4 593.00±1 327.00)ng·mL-1,and postprandial-fasting ratio 89.40%,90%confidence interval(79.55%-100.19%);t1/2 were(1.52±0.16),(1.39±0.22)h;AUC0-t were(12 969.00±1 841.00),(11 577.00±1 663.00)ng·mL-1·h,and postdietary/fasting ratio 89.20%,90%confidence interval(83.92%-94.28%);AUC0-∞ were(13 024.00±1 846.00),(11 532.00±1 545.00)ng·mL-1·h,and postprandial-fasting ratio 88.60%,90%confidence interval(83.48%-93.50%).The median Tmax(range)were 1.63(0.75,3.00)and 2.50(0.75,6.00)h,respectively,and the Tmax of postprandial medication was delayed(P<0.01).Conclusion Compared with fasting condition,amoxicillin Tmax was significantly delayed after high fat diet,while Cmax,AUC0-t and AUC0-∞ were not significantly changed,indicating that food could delay the absorption of amoxicillin,but did not affect the degree of absorption.
7.Clinical trial of sodium hyaluronate combined with recombinant human epidermal growth factor in the treatment of patients with dry eye after cataract operation
Jing-Sen QIU ; Xin-Hua WANG ; Wen-Chao DONG ; Wan-Li DIAO ; Xue-Jun XU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(18):2621-2625
Objective To evaluate the effect of sodium hyaluronate combined with recombinant human epidermal growth factor(rhEGF)in the treatment of dry eye after cataract surgery.Methods Patients with dry eye after cataract surgery were divided into treatment group and control group.The control group was treated with sodium hyaluronate eye drops via dropping into the conjunctival sac,a drop per dose,tid,for 4 weeks.On this basis,the treatment group was treated with rhEGF eye drops via dropping into the conjunctival sac,1-2 drops per dose,tid,for 4 weeks.The two groups were compared on overall clinical efficacy,dry eye symptoms before treatment and after 4 weeks of treatment.Tear-film breakup time(BUT),basic tear secretion test(schirmer Ⅰ test,SⅠT),corneal fluorescein staining(CFS)score,meibomian gland yield secretion score(MGYSS),and the levels of tear inflammatory factors were compared between two groups before treatment and after 4 weeks of treatment.The safety was evaluated.Results Finally,41 cases and 39 cases were included in the treatment group and the control group,respectively.After treatment,the total effective rates in the treatment group and the control group were 95.12%and 79.49%,with statistically significant difference(P<0.05).After 4 weeks of treatment,dry eye symptom scores of the treatment group and control group were 1.42±0.18 and 2.31±0.26;BUT were(11.89±1.26)and(10.46±1.27)s;SⅠT were(10.12±1.35)and(8.45±0.87)mm;CFS scores were 0.83±0.11 and 1.94±0.25;MGYSS scores were 10.85±1.17 and 12.43±1.56;interleukin-1β levels in tears were(35.26±3.53)and(74.12±7.55)ng·L-1;interleukin-6 levels were(8.35±0.86)and(12.41±12.56)pg·mL-1.Compared with the control group,the above indexes in the treatment group were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The incidence rates of adverse drug reactions in the treatment group and the control group were 12.20%and 10.26%,without statistically significant difference between the groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Sodium hyaluronate combined with rhEGF can significantly improve dry eye symptoms after cataract surgery,enhance the stability of tear film,reduce tear inflammatory factors,and protect the integrity of meibomian gland.
8.Relationship Between Serum Pepsinogen and OLGA/OLGIM Stages and its Value in Early Screening of Gastric Cancer
Yan QIU ; Bin HU ; Pengcheng WAN ; Qiong LÜ ; Fei WANG ; Haiyan HUANG
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2024;29(4):236-241
Background:Gastric cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the gastric mucosal epithelium.OLGA/OLGIM staging systems are scoring systems for gastric mucosal atrophy and intestinal metaplasia based on gastroscopic pathology.Serum pepsinogen(PG)and PG Ⅰ/PG Ⅱ ratio(PGR)can reflect the gastric mucosal function and status.Studying the relationship between PG and OLGA/OLGIM stages and the changing trends is of great value for early screening of gastric cancer.Aims:To explore the relationship between serum PG and OLGA/OLGIM stages,and its application value in screening of early gastric cancer.Methods:A total of 188 healthy individuals underwent gastroscopy from June 2021 to June 2023 at Shanghai Health and Medical Center were selected.The serum PG level was measured,and the status of Helicobacter pylori(Hp)infection was evaluated.OLGA/OLGIM stages were assessed according to the findings of gastroscopic pathology,and correlated with the serum PG level.After two years of follow-up,changes of PG and PGR in subjects with different baseline OLGA/OLGIM stages were analyzed.Results:There were significant differences in PG Ⅰand PGR among subjects with various baseline OLGA/OLGIM stages(P<0.05).OLGA/OLGIM stages were correlated with Hp infection,family history of malignant gastrointestinal tumors and spicy diet(P<0.05).The incidences of gastric mucosal atrophy in PG Ⅰ ≤70 μg/L group and PGR≤3.0 group were significantly higher than those in PG Ⅰ>70 μg/L group and PGR>3.0 group,respectively(P<0.05).The follow-up results showed that for baseline OLGA/OLGIM stage 0,PG Ⅰ showed a decreasing trend over time,while no significant change of PG Ⅰ was found in other OLGA/OLGIM stages;PG Ⅱ showed a decreasing trend while PGR showed an increasing trend over time in all stages.But all these trends were not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusions:The combined detection of PG and Hp infection has important value in evaluating the severity of chronic atrophic gastritis and the risk of gastric cancer.It can be applied as an early screening project for gastric cancer in individuals undergoing physical examination.
9.Standardized operational protocol for the China Human Brain Bank Consortium(2nd edition)
Xue WANG ; Zhen CHEN ; Juan-Li WU ; Nai-Li WANG ; Di ZHANG ; Juan DU ; Liang YU ; Wan-Ru DUAN ; Peng-Hao LIU ; Han-Lin ZHANG ; Can HUANG ; Yue-Shan PIAO ; Ke-Qing ZHU ; Ai-Min BAO ; Jing ZHANG ; Yi SHEN ; Chao MA ; Wen-Ying QIU ; Xiao-Jing QIAN
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2024;55(6):734-745
Human brain banks use a standardized protocol to collect,process and store post-mortem human brains and related tissues,along with relevant clinical information,and to provide the tissue samples and data as a resource to foster neuroscience research according to a standardized operating protocols(SOP).Human brain bank serves as the foundation for neuroscience research and the diagnosis of neurological disorders,highlighting the crucial rule of ensuring the consistency of standardized quality for brain tissue samples.The first version of SOP in 2017 was published by the China Human Brain Bank Consortium.As members increases from different regions in China,a revised SOP was drafted by experts from the China Human Brain Bank Consortium to meet the growing demands for neuroscience research.The revised SOP places a strong emphasis on ethical standards,incorporates neuropathological evaluation of brain regions,and provides clarity on spinal cord sampling and pathological assessment.Notable enhancements in this updated version of the SOP include reinforced ethical guidelines,inclusion of matching controls in recruitment,and expansion of brain regions to be sampled for neuropathological evaluation.
10.Effects of lower concentrations of ropivacaine on ultrasound-guided nerve block in pediatric orthopedic surgery
Xujuan WAN ; Jin DAI ; Wenjing DAI ; Qiu QIAN
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2024;47(11):1027-1031
Objective:To explore the effects of lower concentrations of ropivacaine on ultrasound-guided nerve block in pediatric orthopedic surgery.Methods:Using a retrospective study method, 75 children who underwent orthopedic surgery at Wu Jiang District Children′s Hospital from May 2023 to February 2024 were selected and divided into Group A (25 cases, 0.15% ropivacaine nerve block), Group B (25 cases, 0.20% ropivacaine nerve block) and Group C (25 cases, 0.25% ropivacaine nerve block). The heart rate; mean arterial pressure; onset time of anesthesia; analgesic maintenance time; recovery time of movement and sensation; child face, legs, activity, cry, consolability behavioral tool (FLACC) score at 2 h after surgery; adverse reactions incidence of postoperative local anesthetic drugs were compared.Results:There was no statistically significant difference in the physical indicators of heart rate and mean arterial pressure among the three groups ( P>0.05). As the concentration of ropivacaine increased, the onset time of anesthesia in the three groups of children was shortened: (11.04 ± 1.02) vs. (10.44 ± 1.04) and (7.16 ± 0.85) min, and the differences between the three groups were statistically significant ( P<0.05); There was no statistically significant difference in the analgesic maintenance time among the three groups ( P>0.05). As the concentration of ropivacaine increased, the recovery time of movement and sensation was increased: (194.64 ± 20.43) min vs. (207.72 ± 22.34) and (250.32 ± 30.18) min, (176.44 ± 16.18) min vs. (189.24 ± 20.66) and (224.08±29.56) min, and the differences among the three groups were statistically significant ( P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in FLACC scores among the three groups of patients at 2 h after surgery ( P>0.05). The total incidence of adverse reactions in Group A was lower than that in Groups B and C: 4% (1/25) vs. 24% (6/25) and 52% (13/25), and the differences among the three groups were statistically significant ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The 0.15% ropivacaine used for ultrasound-guided nerve block in pediatric orthopedic surgery can achieve good anesthesia effects with low incidence of adverse reactions, and is worthy of clinical promotion.

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