1.Effects of juglans mandshurica maxim on immune function of ionizing irradiated mice
Sai YANG ; Xingyu ZHAO ; Jing LI ; Juan LI ; Dejie WANG
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2006;0(01):-
Objective To evaluate the effects of alcohol extract of juglans mandshurica maxim (AEBJ) on immune function of ionizing irradiated mice.Methods The mice were randomly divided into normal control group,irradiating control group,low AEBJ(300 mg?kg-1)irradiating group,high AEBJ(600 mg? kg-1)irradiating group,low AEBJ plus drugs only group and high AEBJ plus drugs only group.The number of WBC and LYMPH,LYMPH%,viscera index,ability of lymphocytes transformation were examined.Results Compared with normal control group,the number of WBC and LYMPH,LYMPH%,viscera index,ability of lymphocytes transformation in irradiating control group were decreased significantly (P
2.Growth-inhibiting effect of psoralen plus ultraviolet-A light therapy on K562 cells
Dejie ZHANG ; Shilin HUANG ; Nannan CHEN ; Yang XIANG ; Peiman YANG ; Jinyao ZHAO
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2005;3(6):480-3
OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of psoralen plus ultraviolet-A light (PUVA) on K562 cells and the relative mechanism. METHODS: The effects of psoralen, ultraviolet-A light and PUVA on K562 cells were assayed by monotetrazolium test (MTT). DNA content was analyzed by flow cytometry (FCM). The apoptotic rates of K562 cells treated with 40 and 80 microg/ml psoralen for 24 and 48 hours were assayed by Annexin-V-FITC/PI reagent kit on FCM respectively. The ultrastructures of apoptotic cells were observed by a transmission electron microscope (TEM). RESULTS: Either single psoralen therapy or single ultraviolet-A irradiation had inhibiting effect on K562 cells. The inhibiting effect of PUVA on K562 cells was stronger than that of the single psoralen therapy or single ultraviolet-A light irradiation (P<0.05). Apoptotic peak (AP) was detected by FCM. TEM test showed that K562 cells treated with PUVA were smaller, having condensed cell nucleus, assembled chromatin, disintegrated nucleus body and the majority of the cells appeared to be apoptotic conformation. CONCLUSION: Psoralen has inhibiting effect on K562 cells, and the effect of PUVA is more significant. It is suggested that 10 min irradiation and 40 microg/ml terminal concentration of psoralen be probably the best choice for PUVA. The inhibiting effect of PUVA is due to apoptosis.
3.Diagnostic value of platelet parameters, fibrinogen and D-dimer in different Traditional Chinese Medicine syndromes of deep venous thrombosis
Yue ZHANG ; Xue QI ; Xiang LIU ; Maowang GONG ; Dejie ZHAO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2021;43(8):751-756
Objective:To investigate the expression levels and diagnostic value of platelet parameters, fibrinogen and D-dimer in different Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndromes of deep venous thrombosis (DVT).Methods:From June 2015 to June 2019, a total of 500 DVT patients were enrolled and collected by two attending TCM doctors and classified according to syndromes differentiation. The differences of platelet count (PLT), mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), platelet crit (PCT), platelet larger cell ratio (P-LCR), fibrinogen (FIB) and D-dimer were detected and compared.Results:According to TCM syndromes differentiation, 500 patients were divided into three groups, including 286 cases (57.2%) of downward flowing of damp-heat group, 132 cases (26.4%) of blood stasis and heavy damp group, and 82 cases (16.4%) of spleen-kidney-yang deficiency group. The levels of MPV, PDW, P-LCR, FIB and D-dimer among the groups were statistically significant difference ( P<0.05 or P<0.01). The MPV level was significantly higher and D-dimer level was significantly lower in blood stasis and heavy damp group than in the downward flowing of damp-heat group ( P<0.05). The levels of MPV, PDW and P-LCR in spleen-kidney-yang deficiency group were significantly higher than those in downward flowing of damp-heat group and blood stasis and heavy damp group ( P<0.05 or P<0.01). The levels of FIB and D-dimer were significantly lower than those in the downward flowing of damp-heat group and blood stasis and heavy damp group ( P<0.05 or P<0.01). The FIB (AUC=0.593) and D-Dimer (AUC=0.673) were statistically significant in the differential diagnosis of DVT between blood stasis and heavy damp group and spleen-kidney-yang deficiency group ( P<0.01). The MPV (AUC=0.601 5), PDW (AUC=0.615 4), P-LCR (AUC=0.606 1), FIB (AUC=0.616 4) and D-Dimer (AUC=0.721 8) were statistically significant in the differential diagnosis of DVT between downward flowing of damp-heat group and spleen-kidney-yang deficiency group ( P<0.01). Conclusion:The MPV, PDW, P-LCR, FIB and D-dimer have a certain correlation with DVT TCM syndrome types, and also have a certain reference value for its differential diagnosis, which can be used as an effective supplement to the objective indicators of Micro syndrome differentiation of traditional Chinese medicine.
4.Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention for Ferroptosis in Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Review
Mingrong SHANG ; Yanan ZHAO ; Xuyang ZHANG ; Huifang CUI ; Yijing ZHAO ; Ming LIU ; Dejie ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(11):245-254
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), mainly including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract, with its incidence increasing year by year. Due to its long treatment duration, difficulty in treatment, prolonged remission, and high costs, it has attracted global attention. Exploring safe, effective, and sustainable treatment regimens has become an urgent global issue. The pathogenesis of IBD is complex, involving intestinal mucosal injury,disturbances in the internal environment, and inflammatory responses. In recent years, research has found that ferroptosis is also one of the important pathogenic factors of IBD. Ferroptosis, as a new form of non-apoptotic cell death, is characterized by iron dependence, lipid peroxidation, and imbalance in the redox system. Studies have shown that inhibiting ferroptosis in intestinal epithelial cells can protect the intestinal mucosa. Targeted intervention in ferroptosis may be a new direction for the treatment of IBD. IBD is mainly treated with drugs, including corticosteroids, aminosalicylates, biologics, and immunomodulators, but drug resistance and adverse reactions are common. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has unique advantages such as low cost, low drug resistance, and fewer side effects, and has accumulated rich experience in the treatment of IBD. Scholars have confirmed that TCM can inhibit ferroptosis, and recent studies have shown that TCM can not only inhibit iron-dependent lipid peroxidation in intestinal cells but also enhance the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities of intestinal mucosa, thus playing a role in the treatment of IBD. Increasing evidence suggests that TCM may treat IBD by interfering with ferroptosis. This article explores the relevance of TCM intervention in ferroptosis and the treatment of IBD, discusses the possible mechanisms of ferroptosis in IBD, and aims to provide a basis for the diagnosis and treatment of IBD.