1.The related factors of post-stroke depression and nursing intervention in patients with motor aphasia
Xiaoyan FU ; Lingru WANG ; Hua WANG ; Maoyu DONG ; Ganglian YU ; Li JIANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(25):1950-1953
Objective To explore the related factors and nursing interventional methods of depression in patients with motor aphasia after stroke. Methods The Stroke Aphasic Depression Questionnaire-Hospital version (SADQ-H) was used to diagnose depression of 271 patients with motor aphasia after stroke. The association of post-stroke depression with social factors, vascular risk factors and stroke features were analyzed. The relationship between depression severity and aphasia severity were analyzed. A total of 166 patients with depression were divided into the control group and the observation group to carry out different nursing interventional methods. Results The incidence of post-stroke depression in patients with motor aphasia was 61.3%(166/271). The occurrence of post-stroke depression was correlated with female (χ2=5.580, P=0.02) , age less than 60 years old (χ2=4.390, P=0.04) , living alone (χ2=5.400, P=0.02) , recent negative events (χ2=4.420, P=0.04). The multi-factor Logistic regression analysis showed that the occurrence of post-stroke depression was independently associated with female (OR=2.58, 95%CI 2.12-3.86, P<0.01), age less than 60 years old(OR=2.62, 95%CI 2.16-3.94, P<0.01), living alone(OR=2.59, 95%CI 2.13-3.92, P<0.01). After 4 weeks of nursing intervention, there were significant differences in SADQ-H scores (t=2.94, P=0.002) and distribution of Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination (BDAE) (χ2=14.045,P=0.000) between the control group and the observation group. Conclusions Female, ages less than 60 years old, living alone are independent risk factors of post-stroke depression in motor aphasia patients. The degree of depression is associated with aphasia severity. The early nursing intervention can improve the depression status and promote recovery of the language function of patients with motor aphasia after stroke.
2.Potential mechanism of Huatan Qushi decoction on improving phlegm-dampness constitution using microRNA array and RT-qPCR targeting on hsa-miR-1237-3p
Zhang XIUPING ; Wang JI ; Liu BAOXING ; Yao HAIQIANG ; Chen YU ; Yin YUQING ; Yang XUEJING ; Li LINGRU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2021;8(1):43-51
Background: Metabolic diseases pose considerable burden on the healthcare system worldwide, indi-cating the significance of prevention and treatment. In constitution theory of traditional Chinese med-icine, phlegm-dampness constitution (PDC) is the common basis of metabolic diseases. In clinical practice, Huatan Qushi (HTQS) decoction targeting on PDC can effectively improve metabolic indicators. However, its underlying biochemical mechanism still remains unclear.Methods: Eight PDC participants received HTQS decoction for three months. Their blood was collected at baseline and 1 and 3 months after intervention started. Related biomedical indicators were detected. High-throughput sequencing and RT-qPCR were used for validation. Due to the missing data, repeated measures with missing values in mixed models were used. Results: After 3-month treatment, HDL-C level increased (P<.001) and FBG, FINS, and HbA1c all showed decreasing trend at different time points (all P < .05). After miRNA high-throughput sequencing, compared with the baseline, differential miRNAs at 1 and 3 months were screened, and target gene prediction and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis were performed. The results displayed that metabolic disease-related pathways mainly included pathways in cancer, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, etc. Further, RT-qPCR showed that hsa-miR-1237-3p differed statistically (P =.008). Then we validated the target genes of hsa-miR-1237-3p in the"Pathways in Cancer"pathway including SDF1, AC, CRK, and HGF, also known as upstream target genes of PI3K/AKT pathway. The results showed that two indicators of CRK and HGF were in statistical significance (P=.045 and P=.036, respectively). Conclusion: PDC serves as a common basis for various metabolic diseases. Through adjusting PDC, HTQS decoction can improve biomedical indicators including blood glucose, HbA1c, insulin, and HDL-C. The target pathway is"Pathways in cancer". Specifically, HTQS decoction acts on targets of CRK and HGF by regulating hsa-miR-1237-3p, and probably exerts effects on their downstream PI3K/AKT pathway.
3.Comparative study on the medication law in prescriptions of Ye Tianshi and Wu Jutong for spleen and stomach diseases based on data mining
Xing LIU ; Qi WANG ; Mingyue MA ; Lingru LI ; Kanghua MO ; Zheng YANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;45(10):1319-1323
Objective:To analyze the medication characteristics and prescription law of Ye Tianshi and Wu Jutong in the treatment of spleen and stomach diseases based on data mining method; To provide reference for clinical treatment of spleen and stomach diseases.Methods:Records related to spleen and stomach diseases in the Lin Zheng Zhi Nan Yi An and Wu Ju Tong Yi An were collected. SPSS Statistics 26.0, SPSS Modeler 18.0 and other software were used to conduct statistical analysis on the frequency, properties and efficacy of Chinese materia medica. The association analysis and clustering analysis were carried out on high-frequency drugs. Results:A total of 423 medical records, 231 kinds of Chinese materia medica (2 752 times) were included in the Lin Zheng Zhi Nan Yi An. A total of 83 medical records, 115 kinds of Chinese materia medica (753 times) were included in Wu Ju Tong Yi An. The Chinese materia medica used by Ye Tianshi and Wu Jutong to treat spleen and stomach diseases was mainly warm, mild and cold, with pungent, sweet and bitter as the main tastes; they mainly belonged to the spleen, lung and stomach meridians, and their main functions included clearing heat, diverting water and dampness, regulating qi, resolving phlegm, relieving cough, and tonifying deficiency. 6 second-order association rule combinations and 5 effective clusters were obtained for Ye Tianshi's treatment of spleen and stomach diseases, and 15 second-order association rule combinations and 6 effective clusters for Wu Jutong's treatment. Conclusions:Ye Tianshi and Wu Jutong's medication attributes in the treatment of spleen and stomach diseases are basically similar. They often use the method of bitter catharsis to regulate the qi movement of spleen and stomach, and the products of sweet and mild infiltration are used to eliminate dampness and heat. Compared with Ye Tianshi, Wu Jutong used few tonic, heat-clearing, phlegm-resolving, cough-relieving and asthma-relieving drugs, and more diuretics and qi-regulating drugs.
4.Association between metabolic syndrome and body constitution of traditional Chinese medicine:A systematic review and meta-analysis
Luo HUI ; Li LINGRU ; Li TIANXING ; Liao XING ; Wang QI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2020;7(4):355-365
Background: The constitution theory of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)states that body constitution and disease are associated; therefore,the identification of body constitution can provide reference for disease prevention and treatment.A series of clinical studies evaluating the association between TCM constitution and metabolic syndrome(MetS)have been conducted in recent years.The aim of this systematic review is to summarize and evaluate the clinical evidence of the relationship between constitution and MetS.Methods: The PubMed,Embase,China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Chongqing VIP,and Wanfang Data electronic databases were searched from April 2009 to July 2020.The search terms included"metabolic syndrome,""constitution,"and"Chinese medicine."Observational studies evalu-ating the relationship between body constitution of TCM and MetS were included.The primary outcome included the distribution of constitutional types in the MetS population,and odds ratio(OR)or relative risk(RR)between constitution and MetS.Effect size was expressed as proportion or OR with 95%con-fidence interval(CI).Methodological quality of included studies was evaluated by the Newcastle—Ottawa Scale(NOS)or the American Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality(AHRQ)criteria.Results: Three case—control and 26 cross-sectional studies involving 30435 cases were included.Phlegm-dampness,qi-deficiency,and damp-heat were the main constitution types in patients with MetS,accounting for 29%(22%—39%),18%(13%—24%),and 12%(9%—17%)of the population,respectively;the risk of MetS in people with phlegm-dampness and qi-deficiency constitution was 1.74 [1.27,2.38] and 1.29 [1.01,1.65] times higher than that in those with other constitutions.There were sex-and age-related differences in the distribution of TCM constitution in patients with MetS.Conclusion: Phlegm-dampness and qi-deficiency were associated with the occurrence of MetS.Well-designed cohort and case—control studies are needed to provide evidence for the use of TCM to pre-vent and treat MetS.
5.Clinical characteristics and prognoses of severe autoimmune glial fibrillary acidic protein astrocytopathy
Mengqiu PAN ; Lingru XI ; Zuying KUANG ; Sifen XIE ; Lihua ZHOU ; Yangyang DAI ; JingLong YE ; Bo LI ; Zhanhang WANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2024;23(5):478-483
Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics and prognoses of severe autoimmune glial fibrillary acidic protein astrocytopathy (GFAP-A).Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed. The clinical data of 12 patients with severe GFAP-A admitted to Department of Neurology, Guangdong 999 Brain Hospital from January 2018 to June 2023 were collected, including demography, clinical manifestations, MRI features, laboratory examination results (such as antibodies), treatments and prognoses.Results:Among the 12 patients, 9 were male and 3 were female, with an average onset age of (46.58±17.53) years. Primary symptoms included headache, limb weakness, limb numbness, mental disorder, epileptic seizure, and urinary and defecation disorder; 9 patients had fever before onset. With aggravated severe GFAP-A, 12 patients had impaired consciousness, 12 had respiratory failure, 6 had unstable blood pressure and heart rate, and 2 had status epilepticus. Cranial MRI indicated abnormal lesions in all 12 patients, including 10 with brainstem involvement (7 had involved medulla oblongata); 10 showed soft meningeal enhancement. In 8 patients received MRI of the whole spinal cord, 7 had abnormal spinal cord lesions; point-like enhancement of the whole spinal meninges was observed in 6 of the 7 patients. All 12 patients had positive cerebrospinal fluid GFAP-IgG, and 3 patients also had positive serum GFAP-IgG. All patients accepted glucocorticoids and immunoglobulin immunotherapy, and 1 patient was supplemented with mycophenolate mofetil; 8 patients had good prognosis, and 4 patients died. Pulmonary infection, hyponatremia, hypoproteinemia, and deep vein thrombosis were the common complications.Conclusion:Patients with severe GFAP-A mainly manifest as meningoencephalitis and meningoencephalomyelitis, and are likely involved medulla oblongata, enjoying rapid clinical progression; even with early immunotherapy, high mortality rate is still noted.
6.Exploration of Syndromes and Prescriptions Related to Qi-Depression Constitution
Xueke WANG ; Tianxing LI ; Yini FANG ; Lingru LI ; Qi WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;64(20):2057-2062
Based on qi-depression constitution, we systematically sorted out and summarized the manifestations of specific symptoms and prescriptions of qi-depression constitution. It is believed that a series of syndromes can be developed due to the imbalance in patients with qi-depression constitution. The four most common syndromes inclinic were summarized as liver depression, deficient depression, phlegm-heat depression, and stagnation. “Liver depression” resulted from liver failing to free flow of qi, then qi stagnated, so Xiaoyao Powder (逍遥散) was recommended as treatment for liver qi depression, spleen deficiency and blood insufficiency; Danzhi Xiaoyao Powder (丹栀逍遥散) for liver depression and spleen deficiency, depression transforming into fire; Bentun Decoction (奔豚汤) for liver depression transforming into fire, upward rushing of qi counterflow. “Deficient depression” resulted from long-term mental disorder and will consume qi and blood potentially to qi and blood deficiency, so Ganmai Dazao Decoction (甘麦大枣汤) was recommended as treatment for deficiency of both heart and spleen, and heart and spleen failing to tonify; Baihe Dihuang Decocotion (百合地黄汤) for heart and lung with yin deficiency, spirit and soul failing to guard. “Phlegm-heat depression” resulted from disturbance of qi movement, affecting the transportation of essence, blood and body fluids, gathering dampness and forming phlegm into heat. Banxia Houpo Decoction (半夏厚朴汤) was recommended as treatment for liver depression and failing to transportation, phlegm coagulation and qi stagnation; Chaihu (or Chaiqin) Wendan Decoction (柴胡(芩)温胆汤) for liver depression and phlegm-heat harassing internally, and disharmony of gallbladder and stomach; self-made Shugan Jieyu Decoction (舒肝解郁汤) for liver-qi stagnation and phlegm-fire harassing internally. “Stagnation” resulted from stagnation of Qi and blood, accumulation of turbid phlegm, and forming stasis over time, so Yueju Pill (越鞠丸) was recommended as treatment for liver depression and failing to transportation, phlegm-fire with damp diet and blood depression; self-made Rupi Sanjie Decoction (乳癖散结汤) for liver depression, stagnation of Qi and blood.
7.Research on the mechanism of Atractylodes-Pinellia-Poria in the treatment of pancreatic cancer based on network pharmacology and molecular docking
Jirong WANG ; Xiaofei SHI ; Yuhui CHONG ; Lingru JIA ; Xueying WAN ; Ruimin LI
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2023;41(10):616-624
Objective To predict the target of Atractylodes-Panxia-Poria in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, and to explore its potential molecular mechanism by using network pharmacology and molecular docking. Methods Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP), PharmMapper, OMIM, GeneCards, STRING, DAVID and Cytoscape software were used to construct a series of network diagrams. The core targets and conduct GO analysis and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses of the target genes were selected. Finally, molecular docking verification of key active ingredients and potential targets were conducted by AutoDock software. Results A total of 35 active ingredients, 190 related targets, 1566 targets of pancreatic cancer and 76 intersection targets were screened for the treatment of pancreatic cancer with Atractylodes-Panxia-Poria. These intersection targets were mainly involved in several biological processes, including positive regulation of gene expression, cytokine-mediated signaling pathway and regulation of apoptotic process, etc, which were also related to pathways in cancer, hepatitis B, colorectal cancer, chemical carcinogenesis-receptor activation, pancreatic cancer, and MAPK signaling pathway, etc. Molecular docking results showed that the main active components of Atractylodes-Panxia-Poria had certain affinity with the potential targets of pancreatic cancer. Conclusion Atractylodes-Panxia-Poria mainly exerts a therapeutic effect on pancreatic cancer through multi-component, multi-target and multi-pathway, which provides a certain theoretical basis for the clinical application of Atractylodes -Panxia-Poria in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
8.Mode of Interdisciplinary Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Learn from the Study of Biological Characteristics and Mathematical Representation of the Transformation from Phlegm-Dampness Constitution to Dyslipidemia
Huaiyu WANG ; Tong ZHAO ; Ji WANG ; Lingru LI ; Yingshuai LI ; Suixiang GAO ; Qi WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(6):553-556
The current interdisciplinary research on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) often comes from the simple combination of TCM application needs and mature engineering technology. Actually, higher goal of cross-disciplinary research should be the win-win development of TCM and interdisciplinary majors. In detail, to enhance the innovative development of original thinking mode of TCM, meanwhile, to stimulate the innovation of interdisciplinary majors with medical tasks. Previously, we successfully performed the research on the objective representation of pre-disease and disease state of dyslipidemia in population with phlegm-dampness constitution. Taking this project as an example, this paper discusses the methodology on scientific issue positioning, key medical tasks selection, interdisciplinary theory, and technology exploration, to expounds the research design and ideas which could be generalized in other cross-disciplinary research of TCM.