1.Pathogenesis and Syndrome Differentiation Treatment of Heart Failure Based on "Spleen-mitochondria" and Theory of "Dampness, Turbidity, Phlegm, and Fluid-related Diseases"
Rui ZHANG ; Fuyun JIA ; Jingshun YAN ; Xuan LIU ; Yadong WANG ; Yinan MA ; Yan LIU ; Qiang XU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):265-274
Guided by Academician Zhang Boli's theory of "dampness, turbidity, phlegm, and fluid-related diseases",this paper elaborated on the pathogenesis and syndrome differentiation treatment of heart failure from the perspective of the "spleen-mitochondria". It analyzed the essential similarities between "spleen-mitochondria" and "dampness, turbidity, phlegm, and fluid-related diseases", as well as their close association with the onset of heart failure. Furthermore,it explored the connection between spleen function and mitochondrial function in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM),positing that the spleen's role in transportation and transformation is analogous to mitochondrial material metabolism and energy conversion,with spleen deficiency closely related to mitochondrial dysfunction. It thus concluded that mitochondrial material metabolism and energy conversion represent the microscopic essence of the spleen's role in transportation and transformation,and mitochondrial dysfunction is a contributing factor to pathological products like dampness and turbid phlegm,which are closely associated with the occurrence of heart failure. The four elements of dampness,turbidity,phlegm,and fluid are a series of related symptoms resulting from abnormal fluid transportation and transformation,serving as both factors in the onset of heart failure and the core pathological basis for its deterioration. Therefore,during the treatment of heart failure,it is essential to regulate mitochondrial function. Early intervention should focus on eliminating dampness and turbidity to improve mitochondrial function and restore normal energy metabolism. In the middle and late stages,emphasis should be placed on resolving phlegm,promoting blood circulation,warming Yang,and reducing water retention to alleviate mitochondrial damage and improve cardiac function. Supporting Qi and strengthening the spleen should be a continuous approach,and treatment should be adjusted to enhance mitochondrial function and stabilize the condition,thereby improving prognosis. This paper discussed the role of the spleen and mitochondria in the pathogenesis of heart failure,examined the evolution of heart failure mechanisms from the perspective of dampness, turbidity, phlegm, and fluid-related diseases,and proposed a phased treatment strategy. It enriched the theory of dampness, turbidity, phlegm, and fluid-related diseases and offered new strategies for heart failure treatment. However,in practical application,TCM strategies for treating heart failure need to be integrated with modern medical approaches to provide a more solid scientific foundation for treatment.
2.Investigation of parasitic infection in food on market in Qingpu District of Shanghai during 2015‒2023
Chengcheng WANG ; Changpo LIN ; Yanli DAI ; Zhicheng ZHANG ; Qunqun LIU ; Yadong MA ; Xueqin YU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(3):260-264
ObjectiveTo understand the status of parasitic infection in the food sold on market in Qingpu District of Shanghai, and to provide an evidence for the development of prevention and control strategies for parasitic infection applicable to Qingpu District. MethodsAquatic products, meat products and other foodstuffs sold on online shops, at farm product markets, supermarkets/foodstores and restaurants were sampled in Qingpu District, Shanghai, during 2015‒2023, based on the administrative division of Qingpu District. The parasitic infection in the food samples were examined using pressing method and digestion for detecting metacercariae in freshwater products and pickled products, using dissection microscopy for Anisakis larvae in seawater products, Taenia cysticercus and Trichinella encysted larvae in meat products. ResultsA total of 1 079 samples of food products were examined during 2015‒2023, with a total parasite infection rate of 13.44%. The total parasite infection rate of freshwater fish products was 3.40% (16/471), and the difference of parasite infection rates between different freshwater fish species was statistically significant (χ2=229.609, P=0.001). The total infection rate of Clonorchis sinensis was 3.18% (15/471), which had been detected in Pseudorasbora parva, Cyprinidae rhodeus, and Carassius auratus, with a positive rate of 77.78% (7/9), 50.00% (5/10) and 3.90% (3/77), respectively. Metorchis orientalis was detected in in Pseudorasbora parva, with a positive rate of 33.33% (3/9). The positive rate of Gnathostoma spinigerum (third-stage larvae) was 0.81%. Paragonimus metacercariae were not detected in the freshwater shrimps and crabs. The infection rate of seawater fish products was 26.46%. The difference of parasite infection rate in seawater fishes was statistically significant (χ2=109.181, P=0.001). A total of 53 pork and beef samples were tested, none was detected with Trichinella larva cysts, Taenia solium metacercariae, and Taenia saginata metacercariae. The total infection rate of pickled yellow mud snail products was 58.11% (43/74). Paragonimus metacercariae was not detected in any of the pickled aquatic product samples. ConclusionThere are different degrees of parasitic infection in freshwater products, seawater products and pickled aquatic products in Qingpu District of Shanghai. The risk of parasite infection from raw or undercooked foods is high. Health education on healthy dietary practices such as throughly cooked food should be strengthened for local residents.
3.The mechanism of SAP overexpression in alleviating periodontitis in mice
HUANG Yinyin ; LIANG Dongliang ; ZOU Yaokun ; HAN Jingru ; GE Qing ; LIU Xueyan ; GUO Yadong ; HUANG Xinli ; YANG Lan
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2025;33(8):619-630
Objective:
To investigate the mechanism by which serum amyloid P component (SAP) alleviates periodontitis in mice, providing an experimental basis to establish SAP as a novel therapeutic agent for periodontitis.
Methods:
Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee. Periodontitis models were established in wild-type (WT) mice and SAP-transgenic (SAP-Tg) mice, divided into four groups: WT control (WT group), WT periodontitis (WT+P group), SAP-Tg control (Tg group), and SAP-Tg periodontitis (Tg+P group). On day 7, the mice were euthanized, and periodontal tissues, teeth, and alveolar bone were collected. SAP protein expression was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Micro-CT and HE staining were used to measure alveolar bone resorption (distance from the cementoenamel junction to the alveolar bone crest). Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining was performed to assess osteoclast number, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) was employed to evaluate macrophage infiltration. The expression levels of inflammatory cytokines including interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured by qRT-PCR. Oral microorganism composition was analyzed using 16S ribosomal RNA (16S rRNA) gene sequencing. Additionally, macrophages from WT and SAP-Tg mice were isolated to establish an in vitro inflammation model, divided into WT+LPS and Tg+LPS groups. The expression of macrophage polarization-related genes including inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), CD86, CD163, and CD206) were assessed by qRT-PCR. After the induction of osteoclast differentiation, TRAP staining was performed.
Results:
ELISA results demonstrated that periodontal tissues from Tg+P group mice exhibited higher levels of SAP expression compared to the WT+P group. Micro-CT and HE staining analyses revealed that the Tg+P group showed reduced alveolar bone resorption, indicated by a shorter distance between the cementoenamel junction and alveolar bone crest, compared to the WT+P group. Furthermore, TRAP staining results indicated a decrease in osteoclast numbers in the Tg+P group compared to the WT+P group. IHC and qRT-PCR results indicated reduced macrophage infiltration and decreased expression of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in the Tg+P group. Oral microorganism sequencing showed no significant difference in periodontitis-associated pathogenic bacteria between WT+P and Tg+P groups. In vitro experiments demonstrated that compared to the WT+LPS group, the Tg+LPS group exhibited downregulated M1 macrophage markers (iNOS and CD86) and upregulated M2 macrophage markers (CD163 and CD206). TRAP staining confirmed fewer osteoclasts in the Tg+LPS group.
Conclusion
SAP overexpression effectively alleviates periodontitis severity in mice by inhibiting M1 macrophage polarization, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokine expression, and suppressing osteoclast differentiation, thereby attenuating alveolar bone resorption.
4.Expert consensus on the evaluation and management of dysphagia after oral and maxillofacial tumor surgery
Xiaoying LI ; Moyi SUN ; Wei GUO ; Guiqing LIAO ; Zhangui TANG ; Longjiang LI ; Wei RAN ; Guoxin REN ; Zhijun SUN ; Jian MENG ; Shaoyan LIU ; Wei SHANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Yue HE ; Chunjie LI ; Kai YANG ; Zhongcheng GONG ; Jichen LI ; Qing XI ; Gang LI ; Bing HAN ; Yanping CHEN ; Qun'an CHANG ; Yadong WU ; Huaming MAI ; Jie ZHANG ; Weidong LENG ; Lingyun XIA ; Wei WU ; Xiangming YANG ; Chunyi ZHANG ; Fan YANG ; Yanping WANG ; Tiantian CAO
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2024;40(1):5-14
Surgical operation is the main treatment of oral and maxillofacial tumors.Dysphagia is a common postoperative complication.Swal-lowing disorder can not only lead to mis-aspiration,malnutrition,aspiration pneumonia and other serious consequences,but also may cause psychological problems and social communication barriers,affecting the quality of life of the patients.At present,there is no systematic evalua-tion and rehabilitation management plan for the problem of swallowing disorder after oral and maxillofacial tumor surgery in China.Combining the characteristics of postoperative swallowing disorder in patients with oral and maxillofacial tumors,summarizing the clinical experience of ex-perts in the field of tumor and rehabilitation,reviewing and summarizing relevant literature at home and abroad,and through joint discussion and modification,a group of national experts reached this consensus including the core contents of the screening of swallowing disorders,the phased assessment of prognosis and complications,and the implementation plan of comprehensive management such as nutrition management,respiratory management,swallowing function recovery,psychology and nursing during rehabilitation treatment,in order to improve the evalua-tion and rehabilitation of swallowing disorder after oral and maxillofacial tumor surgery in clinic.
5.Risk factor research and risk prediction model establishment for early Q-T interval prolongation after acute myocardial infarction
Sifan LI ; Ying XIAO ; Dongbo WANG ; Sining LIU ; Yadong TANG ; Xuefeng TIAN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2024;31(2):175-179
Objective:To establish a prediction model of risk factors for early Q-T interval prolongation after acute myocardial infarction (AMI), which helps prevent and reduce the occurrence of acute malignant events.Methods:This is a case-control study. A total of 100 patients with Q-T interval prolongation after AMI who received treatment at Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital from January 2018 to December 2022 were included in this study. An additional 100 patients without Q-T interval prolongation after AMI who concurrently received treatment in the same hospital were also included in this study. Two model groups, including model group 1 (with Q-T interval prolongation, n = 50) and model group 2 (without Q-T interval prolongation, n = 50), and two test groups, including test group 1 (with Q-T interval prolongation, n = 50) and test group 2 (without Q-T interval prolongation, n = 50), were designated. Logistic regression analysis was performed to construct a prediction model of risk factors for Q-T interval prolongation. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was determined to evaluate the prediction model. The value of the prediction model was validated in the test groups. Results:Multivariate logistic regression showed that female gender ( OR = 2.307, 95% CI: 0.09-0.91, P = 0.041) and heart failure ( OR = 3.087, 95% CI: 1.15-8.27, P = 0.025) were independent risk factors for early Q-T interval prolongation after AMI. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the prediction model was 0.770, with a sensitivity of 84.0%, a specificity of 66.0%, the Jordan index of 0.44, and the corresponding optimal critical value of 0.43. This indicates good fit of the model. Conclusion:Female gender and heart failure are independent risk factors for early Q-T interval prolongation after AMI. The model constructed based on the above-mentioned risk factors fits well and has a high predictive value, which helps reduce the occurrence of early Q-T interval prolongation after AMI.
6.Seasonal variation of melatonin secretion across various segments of the gastrointestinal tract in rats
Yuxin Zhang ; Xuejie Huang ; Yilu Peng ; Wenjing Zhang ; Yadong Cui ; Xiaoying Xu ; Xiaoyan Liu
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2024;11(3):275-282
Objective:
To investigate whether melatonin (MT) secretion in different parts of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) exhibits seasonal variations and its correlation with immune regulation.
Methods:
Sixty Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into control and model groups, and the pineal gland was removed in the model group. Stomach, jejunum, ileum, and colon tissues were obtained during the spring equinox, summer solstice, beginning of autumn, autumn equinox, and winter solstice. The levels of MT, MT receptors (MR), arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase (AANAT), hydroxyindole-O-methyltransferase (HIOMT), interleukin-2 (IL-2), and interleukin-10 (IL-10) in the GIT were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
Results:
Except for the stomach, the jejunum, ileum, and the colon showed seasonal tendencies in MT secretion. In the control group, MT secretion in the jejunum and ileum was the highest in the long summer, and colonic MT secretion was the highest in winter. In the model group, MT levels in the colon were highest in the summer. The seasonal rhythms of the MR, AANAT, HIOMT, IL-2, and IL-10 in the colon were roughly similar to those of MT, and changed accordingly after pinealectomy.
Conclusions
Gastrointestinal MT secretion is related to seasonal changes, and MT secretion in each intestinal segment is influenced by different seasons. The biological effects of MT in the gut are inextricably linked to the mediation of MR, and a hormone-receptor linkage exists between MT and MR. The effect of seasonal changes on the gastrointestinal immune system may be mediated through the regulation of seasonal secretion of MT.
7.Expert consensus on standardized clinical applications of minimally invasive tooth extraction techniques
Bo JIA ; Qin WANG ; Jun CHEN ; Guangsen ZHENG ; Song FAN ; Qingsong YE ; Yan HE ; Fugui ZHANG ; Yadong WU ; Feng LIU ; Kexiong OUYANG ; Leitao ZHANG ; Xiaozhi LV ; Jianjiang ZHAO
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(5):1004-1014
Tooth extraction is a common and widely employed therapeutic procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery.Minimally invasive tooth extraction can reduce both physical and psychological trauma to the patients,and is widely recommended as a first-line clinical treatment.But currently no guidelines or consensus has been available to provide a systematic introduction of minimally invasive tooth extraction to guide the clinical practices.To address this issue,this consensus,based on a comprehensive literature review and clinical experiences of experts,systematically summarizes the indications,target patients,and contraindications of minimally invasive tooth extraction,the overall workflow of this procedure(preoperative preparation,surgical steps,postoperative management,postoperative instructions,medications,and follow-up),and its common postoperative complications to provide a comprehensive guidance for clinical application of this technique.
8.Expert consensus on the evaluation and rehabilitation management of shoulder syndrome after neek dissection for oral and maxillofacial malignancies
Jiacun LI ; Moyi SUN ; Jiaojie REN ; Wei GUO ; Longjiang LI ; Zhangui TANG ; Guoxin REN ; Zhijun SUN ; Jian MENG ; Wei SHANG ; Shaoyan LIU ; Jie ZHANG ; Jicheng LI ; Yue HE ; Chunjie LI ; Kai YANG ; Zhongcheng GONG ; Qing XI ; Bing HAN ; Huaming MAI ; Yanping CHEN ; Jie ZHANG ; Yadong WU ; Chao LI ; Changming AN ; Chuanzheng SUN ; Hua YUAN ; Fan YANG ; Haiguang YUAN ; Dandong WU ; Shuai FAN ; Fei LI ; Chao XU ; Wei WEI
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2024;40(5):597-607
Neck dissection(ND)is one of the main treatment methods for oral and maxillofacial malignancies.Although ND type is in con-stant improvement,but intraoperative peal-pull-push injury of the accessory nerve,muscle,muscle membrane,fascia and ligament induced shoulder syndrome(SS)is still a common postoperative complication,combined with the influence of radiochemotherapy,not only can cause pain,stiffness,numbness,limited dysfunction of shoulder neck and arm,but also may have serious impact on patient's life quality and phys-ical and mental health.At present,there is still a lack of a systematic evaluation and rehabilitation management program for postoperative SS of oral and maxillofacial malignant tumors.Based on the previous clinical practice and the current available evidence,refer to the relevant lit-erature at home and abroad,the experts in the field of maxillofacial tumor surgery and rehabilitation were invited to discuss,modify and reach a consenusus on the etiology,assessment diagnosis,differential diagnosis,rehabilitation strategy and prevention of SS,in order to provide clinical reference.
9.Evaluation value of serum Cx43 and Gal-9 levels in prognosis of elderly patients with acute cerebral infarction after ultra-early intravenous thrombolysis
Zhaoqin JIANG ; Yongfang MU ; Yupeng LIU ; Yadong NIE
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(14):1715-1719
Objective To explore the prognostic value of serum gap connexin 43(Cx43)and galectin-9(Gal-9)levels in elderly patients with acute cerebral infarction(ACI)after ultra-early intravenous thrombo-lytic therapy.Methods A total of 106 elderly patients with ACI who received ultra-early intravenous throm-bolytic therapy in the hospital from September 2020 to September 2022 were selected as the study group,and 100 healthy subjects who came to the hospital for physical examination during the same period were selected as the health group.The levels of Cx43 and Gal-9 in serum of all subjects were detected by enzyme-linked im-munosorbent assay(ELISA).After 2 weeks of treatment,106 elderly ACI patients were divided into good prognosis group(81 cases)and poor prognosis group(25 cases)according to the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)score.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the evaluation value of serum Cx43 and Gal-9 in the prognosis of ultra-early intravenous thrombolytic therapy in elderly ACI patients.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the influencing factors of poor prognosis of ultra-early intravenous thrombolytic therapy in elderly ACI patients.Results The levels of Cx43 and Gal-9 in the study group were higher than those in the health group(P<0.05).The levels of Cx43 and Gal-9 in the poor prognosis group were higher than those in the good prognosis group(P<0.05).The area under the curve(AUC)of serum Cx43 and Gal-9 for predicting the poor prognosis in elderly ACI patients was 0.721(95%CI:0.673-0.758)and 0.837(95%CI:0.787-0.886),respectively,and the AUC of combined detection of CX43 and GAL-9 was 0.901(95%CI:0.857-0.946).The proportion of hypertension in the poor progno-sis group was higher than that in the good prognosis group(P<0.05).Hypertension(OR=3.487,95%CI:1.564-7.773),serum Cx43≥106.53 pg/mL(OR=4.586,95%CI:1.982-10.611),serum Gal-9≥11.84 ng/mL(OR=4.345,95%CI:1.957-9.648)were risk factors for poor prognosis in elderly patients with ACI after ultra-early intravenous thrombolysis(P<0.05).Conclusion Serum Cx43 and Gal-9 are highly expressed in elderly ACI patients,which could be used to evaluate the prognosis of elderly ACI patients after ultra-early intravenous thrombolysis therapy,and their combined detection has higher evaluation value.
10.Influencing factors of visual acuity recovery in patients with high myopia af-ter posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation
Huifang FENG ; Yadong LIU ; Beibei WANG ; Huijie ZHAO ; Luman SHI ; Xing WEI
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2024;44(9):723-727
Objective To explore the influencing factors of visual acuity recovery in patients with high myopia after posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens(ICL)implantation.Methods A prospective study was conducted on 210 pa-tients(420 eyes)with high myopia who underwent ICL implantation at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou Univer-sity from May 2021 to March 2023.The patients were divided into a good recovery group[best corrected visual acuity(BC-VA)recovery ≥0.3 D]and a poor recovery group(BCVA recovery<0.3 D)based on their visual acuity recovery status three months after surgery.The baseline data of patients in the two groups were compared,and the factors affecting visual acuity recovery were analyzed using Logistic regression.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to an-alyze the predictive value of the Logistic regression model for poor visual acuity recovery in patients with high myopia after ICL implantation.Results Three months after surgery,149 patients(298 eyes)were in the good recovery group,and 61 patients(122 eyes)were in the poor recovery group.There were no significant differences in gender,age,years of myopi-a,body mass index,and academic performance between the two groups(all P>0.05).The proportions of patients with corneal astigmatism<1.30 D(55.74%),corneal diopter<45 D(59.02%),Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)<7 points(63.93%),and average central radius of curvature[(7.82±0.27)mm]in the poor recovery group were lower than those in the good recovery group[83.89%,81.88%,85.91%,and(7.90±0.24)mm,respectively].The central flat me-ridian curvature(k1)of the anterior corneal surface[(43.27±1.43)D],steep meridian curvature(k2)of the anterior corneal surface[(44.84±1.53)D],and arch height[(628.49±67.28)μm]in the poor recovery group were higher than those in the good recovery group[(42.73±1.42)D,(44.12±1.47)D],and[(417.56±80.14)pm],with significant differences(all P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that corneal astigmatism,corneal diopter,k1,k2,arch height,and PSQI score were independent influencing factors of poor visual acuity recovery after ICL implantation in pa-tients with high myopia(all P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the ROC curve for predicting poor visual acuity recovery after ICL implantation in patients with high myopia by Logistic regression model was 0.938(95%CI:0.896-0.966),the sensitivity was 83.61%,and the specificity was 91.95%(P<0.05).Conclusion The visual acuity recovery after ICL implantation in patients with high myopia is affected by corneal astigmatism,corneal diopter,k1,k2,arch height,and PSQI score.The Logistic regression model based on these factors has high predictive value for visual acui-ty recovery after ICL implantation.


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