1.Cordycepin Inhibits Fat Infiltration after Rotator Cuff Tear Injury by Regulating Wnt/β-catenin Signaling Pathway
Qiu'en XIE ; Dengwen LIANG ; Shao WU ; Xuhui HAO ; Liguang LIANG ; Bangxiang JIAN ; Junhong DONG ; Lei YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(3):98-106
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of cordycepin in inhibiting fat infiltration after rotator cuff injuries in rats by regulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, providing a theoretical basis for clinical treatment of rotator cuff injuries. MethodsFifty SPF-grade female SD rats were used in this study, with 10 randomly selected as the blank group. A rotator cuff injury repair model was established by supraspinatus tendon and suprascapular nerve compression. The successfully modeled rats were randomized into model and low-dose (20 mg·kg-1), medium-dose (40 mg·kg-1), and high-dose (80 mg·kg-1) cordycepin groups. After 6 weeks of treatment, the gait analysis was performed to assess the limb function in rats. Oil red O staining and Masson staining were employed to observe pathological changes in the muscle tissue. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure the levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the serum. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was employed to detect the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein α (C/EBPα), which are markers of adipogenesis. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot were employed to determine the mRNA and protein levels, respectively, of Wnt3a, Wnt10b, and β-catenin. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group showed decreases in stride length and paw print area (P<0.01), an increase in ratio of wet muscle mass reduction and a decrease in muscle fiber cross-sectional area (P<0.05), and decreased ratios of fat infiltration area and collagen fiber area (P<0.01). Additionally, the model group showed elevated levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α (P<0.05), up-regulated protein levels of PPARγ and C/EBPα (P<0.01), and down-regulated mRNA and protein levels of Wnt3a, Wnt10b, and β-catenin (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the low-, medium-, and high-dose cordycepin groups showed increases in stride length and paw print area (P<0.01), a decrease in ratio of wet muscle mass reduction and an increase in muscle fiber cross-sectional area (P<0.05), and increases in ratios of fat infiltration area and collagen fiber area (P<0.05, P<0.01). In addition, cordycepin lowered the serum levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α (P<0.05, P<0.01), down-regulated the protein levels of PPARγ and C/EBPα (P<0.01), and up-regulated the mRNA and protein levels of Wnt3a, Wnt10b, and β-catenin (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionCordycepin can improve the limb function, alleviate rotator cuff muscle atrophy, fat infiltration, and fibrosis, and inhibit inflammation in rats by regulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
2.Guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of nonspecific orbital inflammation(2024)
Yi SHAO ; Jianmin MA ; Huasheng YANG ; Huasheng YANG ; Huasheng YANG ; Huasheng YANG ; Huasheng YANG
International Eye Science 2025;25(2):171-178
Nonspecific orbital inflammation(NSOI)is an orbital inflammation that is not associated with an infection. Even though it's often considered the most common diagnosis in orbital biopsies, it's still an exclusionary diagnosis that means systemic illnesses and other possible causes have to be ruled out. Though it is always an excluded clinical diagnosis, acute orbital symptoms such discomfort, exophthalmos, periorbital edema, chemosis, diplopia, and vision impairment are commonly associated with NSOI. Clinical diagnosis and management of NSOI provide a substantial difficulty. There are presently no recognized diagnostic criteria or standard treatment strategy for NSOI, and the clinical symptoms and histological features show significant variation. This guide was formulated under the auspices of the Ocular Oncology Committee of the Opthalmology Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Opthalmology Committee of International Association of Intelligent Medicine, Opthalmology Committee of International Association of Translational Medicine making a detailed summary of the definition, classification, diagnosis and treatment of the NSOI, with a view to aiding clinicians to improve diagnostic efficiency and formulate a better treatment plan for patients.
3.Effects of medicated serum of Siwutang on autophagy of ovarian granulosa cells in polycystic ovarian syndrome
Yanshe SHAO ; Xuemei XU ; Baoqin YANG ; Huijuan LI ; Xia JI
China Pharmacy 2025;36(2):185-190
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of medicated serum of Siwutang on autophagy of ovarian granulosa cells (KGN cells) in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and its underlying mechanism. METHODS Blank serum and different- concentration medicated serum of Siwutang were prepared by intragastric administration of normal saline and different doses of Siwutang [0.52, 1.04, 2.08 g/(kg·d)] in 3-month-old female SD rats. After screening the intervention concentration of Siwutang medicated serum, KGN cells were divided into control group (without any treatment), dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) group (treated with 50 μmol/L DHEA for 48 h), blank serum group (treated with 50 μmol/L DHEA for 48 h and with 10% blank serum for 72 h) and medium-concentration of Siwutang medicated serum group (treated with 50 μmol/L DHEA for 48 h and with 10% medium-concentration Siwutang medicated serum for 72 h). The number of autophagosomes was observed in each group, and protein expressions of pathway-related proteins [fructose-1, 6-bisphosphatase 1 (FBP1),mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), phosphorylated mTOR (p-mTOR)], autophagy-related proteins [p62, microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3)] and mRNA expression of FBP1 were also detected. The (transfected) cells were further divided into Siwutang group (treated with 10% medium dose of Siwutang medicated serum for 72 h after 48 h intervention with 50 μmol/L DHEA), Siwutang+si-NC group [negative control small interfering RNA (siRNA) transfected cells treated with 50 μmol/L DHEA for 48 h, and then with 10% medium-concentration of Siwutang medicated serum for 72 h] and Siwutang+si-FBP1 group (FBP1 siRNA transfected cells treated with 50 μmol/L DHEA for 48 h, and then with 10% medium-concentration Siwutang medicated serum for 72 h). The effects of knocking down FBP1 on the above-mentioned effects of Siwutang were detected. RESULTS Compared with control group, DHEA group exhibited an increase in the number of autophagosomes, an elevated LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ and p-mTOR/mTOR, as well as increases in protein and mRNA expressions of FBP1, and decreased protein expression of p62 (P<0.05). Compared to both DHEA group and blank serum group, the medium-concentration of Siwutang medicated serum group showed a decrease in the number of autophagosomes, a decrease in LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ, and increases in p-mTOR/mTOR, protein expression of p62, protein and mRNA expressions of FBP1 (P<0.05). After knocking down FBP1, compared with Siwutang+si-NC group, Siwutang+si-FBP1 group showed a significant decrease in cell viability, protein expression of p62 , protein and mRNA expressions of FBP1 as well as p-mTOR/mTOR, and an increase in LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Siwutang can promote the phosphorylation of mTOR protein by up- regulating the protein and mRNA expressions of FBP1 in KGN cells, thus inhibiting autophagy of KGN cells.
4.Effects of medicated serum of Siwutang on autophagy of ovarian granulosa cells in polycystic ovarian syndrome
Yanshe SHAO ; Xuemei XU ; Baoqin YANG ; Huijuan LI ; Xia JI
China Pharmacy 2025;36(2):185-190
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of medicated serum of Siwutang on autophagy of ovarian granulosa cells (KGN cells) in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and its underlying mechanism. METHODS Blank serum and different- concentration medicated serum of Siwutang were prepared by intragastric administration of normal saline and different doses of Siwutang [0.52, 1.04, 2.08 g/(kg·d)] in 3-month-old female SD rats. After screening the intervention concentration of Siwutang medicated serum, KGN cells were divided into control group (without any treatment), dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) group (treated with 50 μmol/L DHEA for 48 h), blank serum group (treated with 50 μmol/L DHEA for 48 h and with 10% blank serum for 72 h) and medium-concentration of Siwutang medicated serum group (treated with 50 μmol/L DHEA for 48 h and with 10% medium-concentration Siwutang medicated serum for 72 h). The number of autophagosomes was observed in each group, and protein expressions of pathway-related proteins [fructose-1, 6-bisphosphatase 1 (FBP1),mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), phosphorylated mTOR (p-mTOR)], autophagy-related proteins [p62, microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3)] and mRNA expression of FBP1 were also detected. The (transfected) cells were further divided into Siwutang group (treated with 10% medium dose of Siwutang medicated serum for 72 h after 48 h intervention with 50 μmol/L DHEA), Siwutang+si-NC group [negative control small interfering RNA (siRNA) transfected cells treated with 50 μmol/L DHEA for 48 h, and then with 10% medium-concentration of Siwutang medicated serum for 72 h] and Siwutang+si-FBP1 group (FBP1 siRNA transfected cells treated with 50 μmol/L DHEA for 48 h, and then with 10% medium-concentration Siwutang medicated serum for 72 h). The effects of knocking down FBP1 on the above-mentioned effects of Siwutang were detected. RESULTS Compared with control group, DHEA group exhibited an increase in the number of autophagosomes, an elevated LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ and p-mTOR/mTOR, as well as increases in protein and mRNA expressions of FBP1, and decreased protein expression of p62 (P<0.05). Compared to both DHEA group and blank serum group, the medium-concentration of Siwutang medicated serum group showed a decrease in the number of autophagosomes, a decrease in LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ, and increases in p-mTOR/mTOR, protein expression of p62, protein and mRNA expressions of FBP1 (P<0.05). After knocking down FBP1, compared with Siwutang+si-NC group, Siwutang+si-FBP1 group showed a significant decrease in cell viability, protein expression of p62 , protein and mRNA expressions of FBP1 as well as p-mTOR/mTOR, and an increase in LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Siwutang can promote the phosphorylation of mTOR protein by up- regulating the protein and mRNA expressions of FBP1 in KGN cells, thus inhibiting autophagy of KGN cells.
5.Advances in the application of physiologically-based pharmacokinetic model in EGFR-TKI precision therapy
Yingying YANG ; Jiaqi SHAO ; Qiulin XIANG ; Guoxing LI ; Xian YU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(8):1013-1018
Epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) represent a class of small-molecule targeted therapeutics for oncology treatment, and serve as first-line therapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR- sensitive mutations, with representative agents including gefitinib, dacomitinib, and osimertinib. In clinical practice, dose adjustment of EGFR-TKI may be required for cancer patients under special circumstances such as drug combinations or hepatic/ renal impairment. Physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model, capable of predicting pharmacokinetic (PK) processes in humans, has emerged as a vital tool for clinical dose optimization. This article sorts the modeling methodologies, workflows, and commonly used software tools for PBPK model, and summarizes the current applications of PBPK model in EGFR-TKI precision therapy as of June 30, 2024. Findings demonstrate that PBPK modeling methods commonly employ the “bottom-up” approach and the middle-out approach. The process typically involves four steps: parameter collection, compartment selection, model validation, and model application. Commonly used software for modeling includes Simcyp, GastroPlus, and open-source software such as PK- Sim. PBPK model can be utilized for predicting drug-drug interactions of EGFR-TKI co-administered with metabolic enzyme inducers or inhibitors, acid-suppressive drugs, or traditional Chinese and Western medicines. It can also adjust dosages in conjunction with genomics, predict PK processes in special populations (such as patients with liver or kidney dysfunction, pediatric patients), evaluate the efficacy and safety of drugs, and extrapolate PK predictions from animal models to humans.
6.Analysis of influencing factors for maternal intentions to vaccinate age appropriate girls against human papillomavirus
QIU Xiaofei, KANG Xiao, ZHUANG Wenwen, GAO Riyue, ZHANG Delei, SHAO Yanyan, LI Xuedan, YANG Feng
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(4):519-523
Objective:
To investigate the intentions of mothers of ageappropriate girls in Qingdao to vaccinate their daughters against human papillomavirus (HPV), so as to provide theoretical guidance for targeted health education in the future.
Methods:
A multistage random sampling method was adopted to conduct a crosssectional study among 2 244 mothers of girls aged 12-14 years in Qingdao from March to December 2023. The Mann-Whitney U test was used for group comparisons, and Logistic regression was performed to analyze the factors that influenced maternal intention to vaccinate their ageappropriate daughters against HPV.
Results:
Among the surveyed mothers, 89.22% (n=2 002) intended to vaccinate their daughters against HPV, and 68.58% (n=1 539) had fully vaccinated or had plans to complete it for themselves. The knowledge score of mothers intended to vaccinate their daughters was 10 (8, 11). The multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that mothers aged >45 years (OR=0.19), those with an annual family income of 60 000-<150 000 yuan (OR=0.65), 150 000-<300 000 yuan (OR=0.58), 300 000-500 000 yuan (OR=0.22), and those with higher knowledge scores (OR=0.90) were more likely to vaccinate their daughters (P<0.05). Mothers with a junior college or undergraduate degree (OR=1.66), those who never or occasionally screened for HPV (OR=1.58), those who were intended to be vaccinated, not planning to complete the fullcourse vaccination, or overaged and unvaccinated (OR=7.13), those who were not concerned about their daughters HPV infection (OR=2.54), and those whose daughters were not in adolescence (OR=1.93) were less intended to vaccinate their daughters (P<0.05). The primary reasons for vaccine hesitancy were vaccine safety concerns (65.06%), followed by the belief of mothers that "the children is to young, and can be vaccinated when they are older" (13.25%).
Conclusions
Mothers of eligible girls in Qingdao have relatively higher intentions to vaccinate their daughters against HPV, and willingness is influenced by factors such as the mothers vaccination status, knowledge level, and daughters development stage. It is recommended to strengthen targeted health education, improve the cognitive level and acceptance of mother, and increase the vaccination rate of HPV vaccines.
7.Changes and Trends in the microbiological-related standards in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 Edition
FAN Yiling ; ZHU Ran ; YANG Yan ; JIANG Bo ; SONG Minghui ; WANG Jing ; LI Qiongqiong ; LI Gaomin ; WANG Shujuan ; SHAO Hong ; MA Shihong ; CAO Xiaoyun ; HU Changqin ; MA Shuangcheng, ; YANG Meicheng
Drug Standards of China 2025;26(1):093-098
Objective: To systematically analyze the revisions content and technological development trends of microbiological standards in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP) 2025 Edition, and explore its novel requirements in risk-based pharmaceutical product lifecycle management.
Methods: A comprehensive review was conducted on 26 microbiological-related standards to summarize the revision directions and scientific implications from perspectives including the revision overview, international harmonization of microbiological standards, risk-based quality management system, and novel tools and methods with Chinese characteristics.
Results: The ChP 2025 edition demonstrates three prominent features in microbiological-related standards: enhanced international harmonization, introduced emerging molecular biological technologies, and established a risk-based microbiological quality control system.
Conclusion: The new edition of the Pharmacopoeia has systematically constructed a microbiological standard system, which significantly improves the scientificity, standardization and applicability of the standards, providing a crucial support for advancing the microbiological quality control in pharmaceutical industries of China.
8.Para-aortic lymph node dissection with or without nerve-sparing in gynecological malignancies
Qiang WEN ; Yuyang ZHU ; Haifei ZHOU ; Li YANG ; Feng SHAO ; Tao ZHU ; Zhuyan SHAO
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 2025;36(1):e9-
Objective:
Para-aortic lymph node dissection (PALND) is a widely used treatment that causes many complications. This study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of nerve-sparing para-aortic lymph node dissection (NSPALND) by comparing it with conventional PALND in gynecological malignancies and to prove whether locating the superior hypogastric plexus (SHP) can help reveal the para-aortic nerves.
Methods:
This is a retrospective study of the patients who underwent para-aortic lymphadenectomy from January 2020 to December 2022 at Zhejiang Cancer Hospital. All of them were divided into NSPALND and PALND groups according to whether or not nervesparing was performed. The surgical, functional and oncological outcomes were evaluated.
Results:
There were 43 patients enrolled, of which, 20 patients underwent NSPALND and 23 patients underwent PALND. The para-aortic nerves were successfully revealed by locating the SHP in all 20 cases of NSPALND. The post-operative anal exhaust time in the NSPALND group was significantly shorter than that in the PALND group (2.5 vs. 4 days, p=0.006), and the incidence of acute intestinal obstruction in the NSPALND group was significantly lower than that in the PALND group (10% vs. 39%, p=0.029). There was no difference between the two groups in terms of catheterization duration, urinary retention, dysuria, as well as the number of lymph nodes removed and the para-aortic recurrence rate.
Conclusion
NSPALND can significantly reduce the rate of acute intestinal obstruction and improve post-operative intestinal function. Locating the SHP and using it as an anatomical landmark to reveal the para-aortic nerves is feasible. Its exact clinical value needs to be further studied.
9.Para-aortic lymph node dissection with or without nerve-sparing in gynecological malignancies
Qiang WEN ; Yuyang ZHU ; Haifei ZHOU ; Li YANG ; Feng SHAO ; Tao ZHU ; Zhuyan SHAO
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 2025;36(1):e9-
Objective:
Para-aortic lymph node dissection (PALND) is a widely used treatment that causes many complications. This study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of nerve-sparing para-aortic lymph node dissection (NSPALND) by comparing it with conventional PALND in gynecological malignancies and to prove whether locating the superior hypogastric plexus (SHP) can help reveal the para-aortic nerves.
Methods:
This is a retrospective study of the patients who underwent para-aortic lymphadenectomy from January 2020 to December 2022 at Zhejiang Cancer Hospital. All of them were divided into NSPALND and PALND groups according to whether or not nervesparing was performed. The surgical, functional and oncological outcomes were evaluated.
Results:
There were 43 patients enrolled, of which, 20 patients underwent NSPALND and 23 patients underwent PALND. The para-aortic nerves were successfully revealed by locating the SHP in all 20 cases of NSPALND. The post-operative anal exhaust time in the NSPALND group was significantly shorter than that in the PALND group (2.5 vs. 4 days, p=0.006), and the incidence of acute intestinal obstruction in the NSPALND group was significantly lower than that in the PALND group (10% vs. 39%, p=0.029). There was no difference between the two groups in terms of catheterization duration, urinary retention, dysuria, as well as the number of lymph nodes removed and the para-aortic recurrence rate.
Conclusion
NSPALND can significantly reduce the rate of acute intestinal obstruction and improve post-operative intestinal function. Locating the SHP and using it as an anatomical landmark to reveal the para-aortic nerves is feasible. Its exact clinical value needs to be further studied.
10.Para-aortic lymph node dissection with or without nerve-sparing in gynecological malignancies
Qiang WEN ; Yuyang ZHU ; Haifei ZHOU ; Li YANG ; Feng SHAO ; Tao ZHU ; Zhuyan SHAO
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 2025;36(1):e9-
Objective:
Para-aortic lymph node dissection (PALND) is a widely used treatment that causes many complications. This study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of nerve-sparing para-aortic lymph node dissection (NSPALND) by comparing it with conventional PALND in gynecological malignancies and to prove whether locating the superior hypogastric plexus (SHP) can help reveal the para-aortic nerves.
Methods:
This is a retrospective study of the patients who underwent para-aortic lymphadenectomy from January 2020 to December 2022 at Zhejiang Cancer Hospital. All of them were divided into NSPALND and PALND groups according to whether or not nervesparing was performed. The surgical, functional and oncological outcomes were evaluated.
Results:
There were 43 patients enrolled, of which, 20 patients underwent NSPALND and 23 patients underwent PALND. The para-aortic nerves were successfully revealed by locating the SHP in all 20 cases of NSPALND. The post-operative anal exhaust time in the NSPALND group was significantly shorter than that in the PALND group (2.5 vs. 4 days, p=0.006), and the incidence of acute intestinal obstruction in the NSPALND group was significantly lower than that in the PALND group (10% vs. 39%, p=0.029). There was no difference between the two groups in terms of catheterization duration, urinary retention, dysuria, as well as the number of lymph nodes removed and the para-aortic recurrence rate.
Conclusion
NSPALND can significantly reduce the rate of acute intestinal obstruction and improve post-operative intestinal function. Locating the SHP and using it as an anatomical landmark to reveal the para-aortic nerves is feasible. Its exact clinical value needs to be further studied.


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