1.Brief analysis of the concept of " relaxation and tranquility" and the protection of elderly brain health
Eryu WANG ; Yongyan WANG ; Chenyang QUAN ; Jiawei LIU ; Qiwu XU ; Beibei SHAN ; Yingzhen XIE
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(2):291-296
China is currently in an accelerated stage of population aging, and brain diseases pose a significant threat to the health of the elderly. " Preventing brain aging and maintaining brain health" has become a high-level goal of healthy aging. During the process of aging, the physiological and psychological states of elderly people change, making them prone to nervousness and exhaustion, which can disturb the brain spirit, damage the brain collaterals, and severely endanger brain health. Starting from the holistic view of cultivating both body and spirit in traditional Chinese medicine, based on the physical and mental characteristics of the elderly, this paper applies the concept and method of " relaxation and tranquility" in the protection of elderly brain health, focusing on maintaining relaxation and tranquility in both physical and mental aspects. Specific measures include emphasizing subjective consciousness, relaxing the heart and calming down; utilizing the daoyin method, relaxing the body and calming down, combining relaxation and tranquility, cultivating both body and spirit to prevent diseases and protect the brain, which enables the elderly to have a healthy mind and body, a sense of happiness and fulfillment, and to age gracefully. Simultaneously, advocating for tranquility is also called " respect" for relaxation, following nature to understand constant changes, and improving one′s ability to think positively in old age, in order to expand ideas for the protection of elderly brain health.
2.Inhibition of HDAC3 Promotes Psoriasis Development in Mice Through Regulating Th17
Fan XU ; Xin-Rui ZHANG ; Yang-Chen XIA ; Wen-Ting LI ; Hao CHEN ; An-Qi QIN ; Ai-Hong ZHANG ; Yi-Ran ZHU ; Feng TIAN ; Quan-Hui ZHENG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(4):1008-1017
ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) on the occurrence, development of psoriasis-like inflammation in mice, and the relative immune mechanisms. MethodsHealthy C57BL/6 mice aged 6-8 weeks were selected and randomly divided into 3 groups: control group (Control), psoriasis model group (IMQ), and HDAC3 inhibitor RGFP966-treated psoriasis model group (IMQ+RGFP966). One day prior to the experiment, the back hair of the mice was shaved. After a one-day stabilization period, the mice in Control group was treated with an equal amount of vaseline, while the mice in IMQ group was treated with imiquimod (62.5 mg/d) applied topically on the back to establish a psoriasis-like inflammation model. The mice in IMQ+RGFP966 group received intervention with a high dose of the HDAC3-selective inhibitor RGFP966 (30 mg/kg) based on the psoriasis-like model. All groups were treated continuously for 5 d, during which psoriasis-like inflammation symptoms (scaling, erythema, skin thickness), body weight, and mental status were observed and recorded, with photographs taken for documentation. After euthanasia, hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to assess the effect of RGFP966 on the skin tissue structure of the mice, and skin thickness was measured. The mRNA and protein expression levels of HDAC3 in skin tissues were detected using reverse transcription real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blot (WB), respectively. Flow cytometry was employed to analyze neutrophils in peripheral blood and lymph nodes, CD4+ T lymphocytes, CD8+ T lymphocytes in peripheral blood, and IL-17A secretion by peripheral blood CD4+ T lymphocytes. Additionally, spleen CD4+ T lymphocyte expression of HDAC3, CCR6, CCR8, and IL-17A secretion levels were analyzed. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the localization and expression levels of HDAC3, IL-17A, and IL-10 in skin tissues. ResultsCompared with the Control group, the IMQ group exhibited significant psoriasis-like inflammation, characterized by erythema, scaling, and skin wrinkling. Compared with the IMQ group, RGFP966 exacerbated psoriasis-like inflammatory symptoms, leading to increased hyperkeratosis. The psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) skin symptom scores were higher in the IMQ group than those in the Control group, and the scores were further elevated in the IMQ+RGFP966 group compared to the IMQ group. Skin thickness measurements showed a trend of IMQ+RGFP966>IMQ>Control. The numbers of neutrophils in the blood and lymph nodes increased sequentially in the Control, IMQ, and IMQ+RGFP966 groups, with a similar trend observed for CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes in the blood. In skin tissues, compared with the Control group, the mRNA and protein levels of HDAC3 decreased in the IMQ group, but RGFP966 did not further reduce these expressions. HDAC3 was primarily located in the nucleus. Compared with the Control group, the nuclear HDAC3 content decreased in the skin tissues of the IMQ group, and RGFP966 further reduced nuclear HDAC3. Compared with the Control and IMQ groups, RGFP966 treatment decreased HDAC3 expression in splenic CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. RGFP966 treatment increased the expression of CCR6 and CCR8 in splenic CD4+ T cells and enhanced IL-17A secretion by peripheral blood and splenic CD4+ T lymphocytes. Additionally, compared with the IMQ group, RGFP966 reduced IL-10 protein levels and upregulated IL-17A expression in skin tissues. ConclusionRGFP966 exacerbates psoriatic-like inflammatory responses by inhibiting HDAC3, increasing the secretion of the cytokine IL-17A, and upregulating the expression of chemokines CCR8 and CCR6.
3.Application of intravenous anesthesia without intubation in transurethral blue laser vaporization of the prostate
Zhenwei FAN ; Zhen HAO ; Guoxiong LIU ; Quan DU ; Yu WANG ; Xiaoliang FU ; Wanglong YUN ; Xiaofeng XU
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(6):493-496
Objective: To investigate the safety and feasibility of transurethral blue laser vaporization of the prostate (BVP) under intravenous anesthesia without intubation. Methods: Clinical data of 30 benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (prostate volume <40 mL) patients undergoing BVP under intravenous anesthesia without intubation in our hospital during Jul.and Nov.2024 were retrospectively analyzed.Preoperative and 1-month postoperative international prostate symptom score (IPSS), quality of life score (QoL), maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax), and postvoid residual volume (PVR) were compared.The operation time, cumulative blue laser activation time, recovery time, postoperative bladder irrigation time, postoperative catheter indwelling time, postoperative 2-hour visual analog scale (VAS) score and incidence of surgical and anesthetic complications were recorded. Results: All 30 patients successfully completed BVP under intravenous anesthesia without intubation.The operation time was (12.5±5.0) min, cumulative laser activation time (9.8±4.1) min, recovery time (6.8±1.2) min, postoperative bladder irrigation time (11.0±4.6) h, postoperative catheter indwelling time (2.7±1.1) days and postoperative 2-hour VAS score was (3.0±1.3).No cases required conversion to intubated general anesthesia, and no severe perioperative surgical or anesthetic complications occurred.Significant improvements in IPSS, QoL, Qmax, and PVR were observed 1 month postoperatively (P<0.001). Conclusion: BVP under intravenous anesthesia without intubation in the treatment of prostate volume <40 mL BPH is clinically feasible, significantly improving lower urinary tract symptoms without significant surgical or anesthetic complications.
4.Design, synthesis, and antifungal mechanism of carbaline fluorescent probes
Xiao-qing WANG ; Ji YANG ; Qiao SHI ; Dong-jian XU ; Na LIU ; Chun-quan SHENG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(3):643-650
Three carboline fluorescent probes F1-F3 were designed and synthesized, based on lead compound JYJ-19, an antifungal compound discovered previously by our group. The antifungal activity
5.Effect of neodymium-doped:yttrium aluminum perovskite laser combined with two kinds of remineralizers on remineralization of early enamel caries
Yinghua XU ; Jing LIU ; Quan YOU ; Zhihao WEN ; Lu GAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(3):360-365
BACKGROUND:In recent years,a variety of lasers have been widely used in various diseases related to stomatology,including the prevention and treatment of dental caries. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of neodymium-doped:yttrium aluminum perovskite(Nd:YAP)laser combined with two remineralizers on early enamel caries in vitro. METHODS:Early enamel caries models in vitro were artificially established by 60 enamel blocks and randomly divided into 6 groups(n=10).Group A did not undergo any treatment but underwent extracorporeal pH circulation.Group B underwent remineralization of dentin(the main component of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate composite)and extracorporeal pH circulation.Group C underwent remineralization treatment of Sensodyne toothpaste(the main component of bioactive glass)and then underwent extracorporeal pH circulation.Group D received Nd:YAP laser irradiation and extracorporeal pH circulation.Group E was treated with Nd:YAP laser irradiation,with remineralization of dentin,and then with extracorporeal pH circulation.In group F,Nd:YAP laser irradiation was performed,and then Sensodyne toothpaste was used for remineralization,and the extracorporeal pH circulation was performed;the remineralization treatment was conducted twice a day,and the experimental period was 20 days.Group G was a normal control group,without caries or remineralization,but only underwent extracorporeal pH circulation.After the experiment,the microhardness,morphology and Ca/P ratio of the dental enamel surface were measured in each group. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The surface microhardness value of dental enamel in groups B,C and D was higher than that in group A(P<0.000 1);the surface microhardness value of dental enamel in groups E and F was significantly higher than that in groups B,C and D(P<0.000 1),and the surface microhardness value of dental enamel in group F was significantly higher than that in group E(P<0.000 1).(2)Scanning electron microscopy showed that there were a lot of demineralized pores on the enamel surface of group A.There were mineral deposits on the enamel surface of group B,which were uneven and loose.In group C,there were a lot of mineral deposits on the enamel surface,and demineralized pores were found between the calcified masses.The enamel surface of group D was relatively flat;the demineralized pores were significantly smaller than that of group A,and the enamel column interstitium was damaged.In group E,the mineral deposits on the enamel surface were thicker and the demineralized pores were significantly reduced.The mineralized substances deposited on the enamel surface of group F were most dense and uniform and the demineralized pores were small.(3)The Ca/P ratio on the enamel surface of groups B and C was significantly higher than that of group A(P<0.000 1);the Ca/P ratio on the enamel surface of group E was significantly higher than that of groups B,C and D(P<0.000 1),and the Ca/P ratio on the enamel surface of group F was higher than that of group E(P<0.001).(4)These findings indicate that bioactive glass,casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate composite,and Nd:YAP laser after enamel demineralization can promote the remineralization of early enamel caries.Nd:YAP laser combined with bioactive glass or casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate composite can further strengthen the remineralization of dental enamel caries,and the combination of Nd:YAP laser and bioactive glass has the best effect.
6.Evaluation of the Effect for National Centralized Drug Procurement Policy of PPIs in 33 Hospitals in Wuhan
Zhijuan LIN ; Li LIU ; Wenjuan HE ; Zhiliang ZHANG ; Zhaohui GUO ; Ping LIU ; Quan LEI ; Ying XU
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(12):1723-1728
OBJECTIVE
To analyze the use status and development trend of proton pump inhibitors(PPIs) in 33 hospitals in Wuhan, Hubei Province after the implementation of the national centralized drug procurement(NCDP) policy, and to provide reference for promoting the subsequent rational use of NCDP drugs and improving related policies.
METHODS
To make statistics and analysis of purchasing amount of PPIs, defined daily dose system(DDDs), defined daily dose consumption(DDDc) and utilization rate of 33 hospitals in Wuhan in 2019 and 2022.
RESULTS
After the implementation of the NCDP policy, the total purchasing amount of PPIs decreased by 53.6%, DDDs decreased by 15.4%, DDDc decreased by 45.2%, and the utilization rate of PPIs injectable dosage forms decreased by 12.6%. After NCDP, the highest growth rate of oral dosage forms was omeprazole(5.7%), followed by rabeprazole(5.0%), while injectable dosage forms showed a significant difference in utilization rate, with a significant decline in NCDP varieties and a significant increase in non-NCDP varieties. The overall NCDP utilization rate of PPIs in Wuhan was 64.9%, with little difference among hospitals of different grades.
CONCLUSION
The NCDP policy achieves the purpose of reducing the drug cost of patients and improving the accessibility of drugs, and is more optimized in the selection of dosage forms, which is in line with the policy expectations overall; but the quantity and price of PPIs in Wuhan decreased after NCDP, and highlighted a certain tendency in the selection of varieties. In the future, we still need to optimize measures to guide clinical priority in the selection of NCDP drugs, to ensure and improve the implementation of NCDP policy.
7.Clinical trial of novel oral sulfate solution used for bowel preparation prior to colonoscopic polypectomy
Jing LIU ; Xian-Ci YE ; Zheng-Fu XU ; Quan-Hong WANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(8):1136-1139
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of a compound oral sulfate solution for preoperative bowel cleansing in colonic polyp patients.Methods Patients who underwent colonoscopic polypectomy were divided into control group and treatment group according to cohort method methods.Patients in the control group were given compound polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder.They started taking it 4-6 hours before colonoscopy and completed the 4 liters of solution within 2 hours.Patients in the treatment group were given a compound oral sulfate solution.They took 1.5 liters of the solution the evening before surgery and repeated the same dosage on the day of the operation.Intestinal cleanliness was assessed using the Boston bowel preparation scale(BBPS),bowel preparation compliance,drug tolerance,patient satisfaction,and incidence of adverse drug reactions were compared between the two groups.Results Control group and treatment group each consisted of 40 cases.The total BBPS scores for the control group and treatment group were(6.68±1.19)and(7.43±1.23)points,respectively.This difference was statistically significant(P<0.01).Medication compliance rates in the control group and treatment group were 70.00%(28 cases/40 cases)and 95.00%(38 cases/40 cases),respectively;movement compliance rates were 67.50%(27 cases/40 cases)and 97.50%(39 cases/40 cases)in the two groups,while medication tolerance rates were 67.50%(27 cases/40 cases)and 90.00%(36 cases/40 cases);patient satisfaction with bowel preparation were(1.89±0.75)and(2.42±0.43)points for the control and treatment groups,respectively;statistically significant differences were found between the control and treatment groups in all the above indicators(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.001).The main adverse drug reactions in the control and treatment groups were nausea and vomiting,with occurrence rates of 10.00%(4 cases/40 cases)and 5.00%(2 cases/40 cases),respectively.The comparison of adverse drug reactions occurrence rate between the two groups showed no statistically significant difference(P>0.05).Conclusion Taking compound oral sulfate solution for intestinal preparation,the intestinal cleaning effect is better than that of compound polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder,and the patient's compliance and drug tolerance are higher,and the patient's satisfaction can be effectively improved.
8.Effects of dihydromyricetin on myocardial oxidative damage in exhaustive exercise mice
Ze-Hai SU ; Ling QIN ; Quan-Shui HAO ; Jia-Bao XU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(10):1443-1447
Objective To investigate the effect of dihydromyricetin(DMY)on myocardial oxidative damage in exhaustive exercise mice.Methods C57BL/6 mice were divided into control group,model group,positive control group and low,medium and high dose experimental groups and with 10 mice in each group.Mice in control group and model group were intragastricated with distilled water;20,40 and 80 mg·kg-1 dihydromyricetin were given by gavage in low,medium and high dose experimental groups,while mice in positive control group were intragastricated with 100 mg·kg-1 Vitamin C once a day for 4 weeks.After administration,superoxide dismutase(SOD),malondialdehyde(MDA)and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)were detected by the kit.The expression of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2(Nrf2)and heme oxygenase-1(HO-1)protein were detected by Western blot.Results SOD levels in control group,model group and low,medium,high dose experimental groups and positive control group were(57.81±6.92),(26.85±2.74),(33.68±4.52),(39.74±3.95),(48.97±4.26)and(39.22±3.54)U·mg-1;MDA were(4.72±0.36),(10.48±1.68),(8.75±0.82),(6.43±0.71),(5.11±0.48)and(6.36±0.64)nmol·mg-1;LDH were(268.71±23.94),(726.58±81.26),(621.32±47.59),(479.12±50.24),(337.91±34.99)and(486.15±50.98)U·L-1;Nrf2 protein expression were 0.75±0.06,0.19±0.02,0.30±0.04,0.47±0.05,0.63±0.06 and 0.49±0.06;the protein expression of HO-1 were 0.83±0.08,0.27±0.05,0.39±0.04,0.52±0.03,0.77±0.07 and 0.55±0.06,respectively.There were statistically significant differences between control group and model group(all P<0.05);there were statistically significant differences in the above indexes between model group and positive control group,low dose experimental group,medium dose experimental group,high dose experimental group(all P<0.05).Conclusion Dihydromyricetin can delay myocardial oxidative injury in exhaustive exercise mice,which may be related to Nrf2/HO-1 pathway.
9.Drug metabolism and excretion of14Cbirociclib in Chinese male healthy subjects
Quan-Kun ZHUANG ; Hui-Rong FAN ; Shi-Qi DONG ; Bin-Ke FAN ; Ming-Ming LIU ; Ling-Mei XU ; Li WANG ; Xue-Mei LIU ; Fang HOU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(14):2118-2123
Objective To evaluate the characteristics of the mass balance and pharmacokinetics of[14 C]birociclib in Chinese male healthy volunteers after a single oral administration.Methods This study used a 14 C labeled method to investigate the mass balance and biological transformation of birociclib in human.Subjects were given a single oral dose of 360 mg/50 pCi of[14 C]birociclib suspension after meals.The blood,urine,and fecal samples were collected at specified time points/intervals after administration.The radiation levels of 14 C labeled birociclib-related compounds in the blood,plasma,urine,and feces were analyzed using liquid scintillation counting.In addition,a combination of high-performance liquid chromatography and on-line/off-line isotope detectors was used to obtain radioactive isotope metabolite spectra of plasma,urine,and fecal samples,and high-resolution mass spectrometry was used to identify the main metabolites.Results A total of 6 healthy male subjects were enrolled in this study.The median peak time of radioactive components in plasma was 5.00 h and the average terminal elimination half-life was 43.70 h after administration.The radioactive components were basically excreted and cleared from the body within 288.00 hours after administration,and average cumulative recovery rate of radioactive drugs was(94.10±8.19)%.The radioactive drugs were mainly excreted through feces,accounting for(84.60±7.10)%of the dose of radioactive drugs administered.Urine was the secondary excretory pathway,accounting for 9.41%of the dose of radioactive drugs administered.Metabolic analysis indicated that the prototype drug was the main radioactive components in plasma samples.The main metabolites in plasma were RM4(XZP-5286),RM6(XZP-3584),and RM7(XZP-5736).The drugs were mainly cleared from the body in the form of prototype drugs and metabolites.In addition to prototype drugs,a total of 9 metabolites were identified and analyzed in plasma,urine,and fecal samples,all of which were phase 1 metabolites.The main metabolic and clearance pathways of drugs in the body were deethylation,diisopropylat ion,oxidation,etc.Conclusion After a single oral administration of[14C]birociclib suspension to healthy subjects,it was mainly cleared from the body in the form of prototype drugs and metabolites,with feces as the main excretory pathway and urine as the secondary excretory pathway.Drugs mainly undergo metabolic reactions in the body,such as deethylation,diisopropylation,and oxidation.The subjects were well tolerance after administration.
10.Mechanism of endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria interference in functional dyspepsia and intervention status of Chinese medicine for Shu Gan Jian Pi
Jun GUO ; Zheng-Quan WU ; Zheng-Yan WANG ; Hui-Jun ZHANG ; Sheng-Cai LI ; Xu-Dong TIAN
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(15):2292-2295
Gastrointestinal dyskinesia is a central factor contributing to the development of functional dyspepsia(FD),which is characterized by the rupture of the gastrointestinal nerve-Cajal interstitial cell-smooth muscle network.Gan Yu Pi Xu are similar to endoplasmic reticulum stress(ERs)-mitochondrial autophagy homeostasis imbalance.Mitochondrial autophagy disorders are the biological basis of Pi Xu,and Gan Yu is the macroscopic manifestation of ERs,and regulation of ERs-mitochondrial autophagy pathway is an important way to prevent and control FD.In this paper,we start from the theory of"liver-spleen correlation",combine the changes of endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria in the process of gastrointestinal dyskinesia,reveal the correlation between the pathogenesis of Gan Yu Pi Xu and the autophagy of ERs and mitochondria,and elucidate the mechanism of gastrointestinal dyskinesia by the method of Shu Gan Jian Pi,so as to provide a new point of view for the treatment of gastrointestinal dyskinesia in FD.


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