1.Regulation of Tumor Immune Homeostasis by Programmed Cell Death and Intervention Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine Under Theory of Regulating Qi and Resolving Toxins
Bingwei YANG ; Xue CHEN ; Chenglei WANG ; Haoyu ZHAI ; Weidong LI ; Baojin HUA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):212-220
Tumor immune homeostasis is a dynamic equilibrium state in which the body removes abnormal mutated cells in time to prevent tumor development without damaging other normal cells under the surveillance of the immune system. It is an important concept to understand the process of tumor development. Programmed cell death (PCD) is a kind of regulable cell death including various forms such as apoptosis, autophagy, pyroptosis, necrosis, and ferroptosis. It is regarded as an important way for the body to remove abnormal or mutated cells. In recent years, modern research has found that PCD has a bi-directional regulatory effect on carcinogenesis and tumor development. In the early stage of tumor formation, PCD can control tumor development in time by playing a specific immune clearance role, while in the later tumorigenic stage, PCD can promote the growth and development of tumor cells by forming a tumor-specific microenvironment, resulting in carcinogenic effects. Therefore, PCD is regarded as an important way to maintain tumor immune homeostasis. Based on the idea of ''supporting the vital Qi and cultivating the root'' by professors Yu Guiqing and Piao Bingkui, the team proposed the theory of ''regulating Qi and resolving toxins'' and applied it to clinical tumor prevention and treatment. Based on the theory of ''regulating Qi and resolving toxins'', the research summarized the current progress of modern medical research on mechanisms related to PCD to explore the role of PCD in the regulation of tumor immune homeostasis. The article believed that the harmonious state of Qi movement was the basic condition for normal PCD to maintain tumor immune homeostasis, while the disorder of Qi movement and the evolution of tumor toxicity were the core processes of abnormal PCD and disorder of tumor immunity homeostasis, which led to the escape and development of tumor cells. Therefore, under the guidance of ''regulating Qi and removing toxins'', the idea of full-cycle prevention and treatment of tumors was proposed summarily. In the early stage of tumor formation, the method of ''regulating Qi movement and strengthening vital Qi'' was applied to reestablish tumor immune homeostasis and to promote the elimination of abnormal cells. In the late tumorigenic stage, the method of ''resolving toxins and dispelling evils'' was applied to reverse the specific microenvironment of tumors and inhibit the development of tumor cells, with a view to providing new theoretical support for the prevention and treatment of tumors through traditional Chinese medicine.
2.Regulation of Tumor Immune Homeostasis by Programmed Cell Death and Intervention Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine Under Theory of Regulating Qi and Resolving Toxins
Bingwei YANG ; Xue CHEN ; Chenglei WANG ; Haoyu ZHAI ; Weidong LI ; Baojin HUA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):212-220
Tumor immune homeostasis is a dynamic equilibrium state in which the body removes abnormal mutated cells in time to prevent tumor development without damaging other normal cells under the surveillance of the immune system. It is an important concept to understand the process of tumor development. Programmed cell death (PCD) is a kind of regulable cell death including various forms such as apoptosis, autophagy, pyroptosis, necrosis, and ferroptosis. It is regarded as an important way for the body to remove abnormal or mutated cells. In recent years, modern research has found that PCD has a bi-directional regulatory effect on carcinogenesis and tumor development. In the early stage of tumor formation, PCD can control tumor development in time by playing a specific immune clearance role, while in the later tumorigenic stage, PCD can promote the growth and development of tumor cells by forming a tumor-specific microenvironment, resulting in carcinogenic effects. Therefore, PCD is regarded as an important way to maintain tumor immune homeostasis. Based on the idea of ''supporting the vital Qi and cultivating the root'' by professors Yu Guiqing and Piao Bingkui, the team proposed the theory of ''regulating Qi and resolving toxins'' and applied it to clinical tumor prevention and treatment. Based on the theory of ''regulating Qi and resolving toxins'', the research summarized the current progress of modern medical research on mechanisms related to PCD to explore the role of PCD in the regulation of tumor immune homeostasis. The article believed that the harmonious state of Qi movement was the basic condition for normal PCD to maintain tumor immune homeostasis, while the disorder of Qi movement and the evolution of tumor toxicity were the core processes of abnormal PCD and disorder of tumor immunity homeostasis, which led to the escape and development of tumor cells. Therefore, under the guidance of ''regulating Qi and removing toxins'', the idea of full-cycle prevention and treatment of tumors was proposed summarily. In the early stage of tumor formation, the method of ''regulating Qi movement and strengthening vital Qi'' was applied to reestablish tumor immune homeostasis and to promote the elimination of abnormal cells. In the late tumorigenic stage, the method of ''resolving toxins and dispelling evils'' was applied to reverse the specific microenvironment of tumors and inhibit the development of tumor cells, with a view to providing new theoretical support for the prevention and treatment of tumors through traditional Chinese medicine.
3.Innovation and application of traditional Chinese medicine dispensing promoted through integration of whole-process data elements.
Huan-Fei YANG ; Si-Yu LI ; Chen-Qian YU ; Jian-Kun WU ; Fang LIU ; Li-Bin JIANG ; Chun-Jin LI ; Xiang-Fei SU ; Wei-Guo BAI ; Hua-Qiang ZHAI ; Shi-Yuan JIN ; Yong-Yan WANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(11):3189-3196
As a new type of production factor that can empower the development of new quality productivity, the data element is an important engine to promote the high quality development of the industry. Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) dispensing is the most basic work of TCM clinical pharmacy, and its quality directly affects the clinical efficacy of TCM. The integration of data elements and TCM dispensing can stimulate the innovation and vitality of the TCM dispensing industry and promote the high-quality and sustainable development of the industry. A large-scale, detailed, and systematic study on TCM dispensing was conducted. The innovative practice path of data fusion construction in the whole process of TCM dispensing was investigated by integrating the digital resources "nine full activities" of TCM dispensing, creating the digital dictionary of "TCM clinical information data elements", and exploring innovative applications of TCM dispensing driven by data and technology, so as to promote the standardized, digital, and intelligent development of TCM dispensing in medical health services. The research content of this project was successfully selected as the second batch of "Data element×" typical cases of National Data Administration in 2024, which is the only selected case in the field of TCM.
Medicine, Chinese Traditional/methods*
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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Humans
4.A preliminary analysis of the clinical characteristics of patients with temperature-sensitive temporomandibular joint disorder syndrome.
Yifan HU ; Bowen MA ; Xiaoting ZHAI ; Xinyu XU ; Yihan WANG ; Hongbo LI ; Min HU ; Hongchen LIU ; Hua JIANG
West China Journal of Stomatology 2025;43(2):269-274
OBJECTIVES:
This study aims to analyze the clinical symptoms and imaging manifestations in patients with temporomandibular disorder syndrome (TMD), who are sensitive to sudden temperature drop.
METHODS:
One hundred and nineteen patients with TMD who attended the Department of Stomatology of the First Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital from December 2022 to December 2023 were included, including 44 males and 75 females, with a mean age of 32.4±13.7 years.The questionnaire was used to determine whether they were sensitive to temperature drop, and the TMD patients were divided into a temperature plunge-sensitive group and a temperature drop insensitive group. The clinical symptoms and imaging manifestations of patients in the two groups were observed. SPSS 25.0 was used for statistical analysis.
RESULTS:
There was no statistically significant difference between the gender and age of patients in the temperature plunge-sensitive group (50 patients) and the insensitivity group (69 patients) (P>0.05). The percentage of patients with pain was slightly higher in the temperature plunge-sensitive group [86.0% (43/50)] than in the insensitive group [68.1% (47/69)], and the difference was statistically significant (χ2=5.031, P=0.025), while the differences in joint murmur and mouth opening limitation between the two groups were not statistically significant. A total of 238 lateral joints were detected in both groups, the percentage of osteoarthropathic imaging changes was significantly higher in the temperature plunge-sensitive group [82.0% (82/100)] than in the insensitive group [53.6% (74/138)] (χ2=20.675, P<0.001). Magnetic imaging showed that the percentage of joint effusion was higher in patients in the temperature plunge-sensitive group [66.0% (33/50)] than in the insensitive group [42.0% (29/69)], and the difference was statistically significant (χ2=5.602, P=0.018).
CONCLUSIONS
TMD patients with maxillofacial pain symptoms, joint effusions, and abnormal imaging of osteoarticular structures are more likely to be sensitive to sudden temperature drops.
Humans
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Male
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Female
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Adult
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/diagnosis*
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Middle Aged
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Young Adult
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Temperature
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Adolescent
5.Application of quality monitoring indicators of blood testing in blood banks of Shandong province
Xuemei LI ; Weiwei ZHAI ; Zhongsi YANG ; Shuhong ZHAO ; Yuqing WU ; Qun LIU ; Zhe SONG ; Zhiquan RONG ; Shuli SUN ; Xiaojuan FAN ; Wei ZHANG ; Jinyu HAN ; Lin ZHU ; Xianwu AN ; Hui ZHANG ; Junxia REN ; Xuejing LI ; Chenxi YANG ; Bo ZHOU ; Haiyan HUANG ; Guangcai LIU ; Ping CHEN ; Hui YE ; Mingming QIAO ; Hua SHEN ; Dunzhu GONGJUE ; Yunlong ZHUANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(3):258-266
【Objective】 To objectively evaluate the quality control level of blood testing process in blood banks through quantitative monitoring and trend analysis, and to promote the homogenization level and standardized management of blood testing laboratories in blood banks. 【Methods】 A quality monitoring indicator system covering the whole process of blood collection and supply, including blood donation service, blood component preparation, blood testing, blood supply and quality control was established. The questionnaire Quality Monitoring Indicators for Blood Collection and Supply Process with clear definition of indicators and calculation formulas was distributed to 17 blood banks in Shandong province. Quality monitoring indicators of each blood bank from January to December 2022 were collected, and 31 indicators in terms of blood testing were analyzed using SPSS25.0 software. 【Results】 The proportion of unqualified serological tests in 17 blood bank laboratories was 55.84% for ALT, 13.63% for HBsAg, 5.08% for anti HCV, 5.62% for anti HIV, 18.18% for anti TP, and 1.65% for other factors (mainly sample quality). The detection unqualified rate and median were (1.23±0.57)% and 1.11%, respectively. The ALT unqualified rate and median were (0.74±0.53)% and 0.60%, respectively. The detection unqualified rate was positively correlated with ALT unqualified rate (r=0.974, P<0.05). The unqualified rate of HBsAg, anti HCV, anti HIV and anti TP was (0.15±0.09)%, (0.05±0.04)%, (0.06±0.03)% and (0.20±0.05)% respectively. The average unqualified rate, average hemolysis rate, average insufficient volume rate and the abnormal hematocrit rate of samples in 17 blood bank laboratories was 0.21‰, 0.08‰, 0.01‰ and 0.02‰ respectively. There were differences in the retest concordance rates of four HBsAg, anti HCV and anti HIV reagents, and three anti TP reagents among 17 blood bank laboratories (P<0.05). The usage rate of ELISA reagents was (114.56±3.30)%, the outage rate of ELISA was (10.23±7.05) ‰, and the out of range rate of ELISA was (0.90±1.17) ‰. There was no correlation between the out of range rate, outrage rate and usage rate (all P>0.05), while the outrage rate was positively correlated with the usage rate (r=0.592, P<0.05). A total of 443 HBV DNA positive samples were detected in all blood banks, with an unqualified rate of 3.78/10 000; 15 HCV RNA positive samples were detected, with an unqualified rate of 0.13/10 000; 5 HIV RNA positive samples were detected, with an unqualified rate of 0.04/10 000. The unqualified rate of NAT was (0.72±0.04)‰, the single NAT reaction rate [(0.39±0.02)‰] was positively correlated with the single HBV DNA reaction rate [ (0.36±0.02) ‰] (r=0.886, P<0.05). There was a difference in the discriminated reactive rate by individual NAT among three blood bank laboratories (C, F, H) (P<0.05). The median resolution rate of 17 blood station laboratories by minipool test was 36.36%, the median rate of invalid batch of NAT was 0.67%, and the median rate of invalid result of NAT was 0.07‰. The consistency rate of ELISA dual reagent detection results was (99.63±0.24)%, and the median length of equipment failure was 14 days. The error rate of blood type testing in blood collection department was 0.14‰. 【Conclusion】 The quality monitoring indicator system for blood testing process in Shandong can monitor potential risks before, during and after the experiment, and has good applicability, feasibility, and effectiveness, and can facilitate the continuous improvement of laboratory quality control level. The application of blood testing quality monitoring indicators will promote the homogenization and standardization of blood quality management in Shandong, and lay the foundation for future comprehensive evaluations of blood banks.
6.Effects of Zhuangyao Shuanglu Tongnao Formula on neuronal apoptosis of rats with ischemia-reperfusion induced injury
Yang ZHAI ; Xue-Ni MO ; Hong-Li TENG ; Yue-Qiang HU ; Guang-Shan ZHENG ; Wei MA ; Peng YANG ; Xiao-Ping MEI ; Min ZOU ; Kai-Hua WANG
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2024;46(3):795-802
AIM To investigate the effects of Zhuangyao Shuanglu Tongnao Formula on neuronal apoptosis in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury based on the study of oxidative stress and inflammatory response.METHODS The rats were randomly divided into the sham operation group,the model group,the edaravone group(3.0 mg/kg),the low,medium and high dose groups(9.0,18.0,36.0 g/kg)of Zhuangyao Shuanglu Tongnao Formula,with 18 rats in each group.The middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion was conducted by thread embolism method to simulate cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury in rats followed by 6 days corresponding drugs administration.Subsequently,the rats had their neurological function deficit scored by Zeal Longa scoring method;their sizes of cerebral infarction areas measured by TTC staining;their pathological damage and apoptosis of neurons in hippocampal CA1 area of ischemic penumbra of the brain tissue detected by HE staining and TUNEL staining;their SOD activity and levels of GSH,MDA,IL-6,IL-1β,TNF-α in brain tissue detected by kits;and their protein expressions of Bax,Bcl-2,caspase-3,cleaved-capase-3,TLR4,NF-κB p65,Nrf2,HO-1 in rat brain tissue determined by Western blot.RESULTS Compared with the model group,the groups intervened with edaravone,medium and high dose of Zhuangyao Shuanglu Tongnao Formula displayed improvements in the scores of nerve function defects,the rate of cerebral infarction,the rate of neuronal apoptosis,the levels of IL-6,IL-1β,TNF-α and MDA in the ischemic penumbra of brain tissues,the protein expressions of Bax and TLR4,the ratio of cleaved-capase-3/caspase-3 and p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65(P<0.05),the levels of GSH,the activity of SOD and the protein expressions of Bcl-2,Nrf2 and HO-1(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Being an inhibitor of oxidative stress and inflammatory response,Zhuangyao Shuanglu Tongnao Formula can alleviate brain injury in rats with cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury through the inhibition of neuronal apoptosis and improvement of neural function mediated by the inhibition of TLR4/NF-κB signal pathway and activation of Nrf2/HO-1 signal pathway.
7.Advances in Quantification and Site Stoichiometry Analysis Methods for Phosphorylated Proteins
Yuan LIU ; Rui ZHAI ; Fan WU ; Zhan-Ying CHU ; Yang ZHAO ; Xin-Hua DAI ; Xiang FANG ; Xiao-Ping YU
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2024;52(5):609-623
The post-translational modification of proteins is a key mechanism that imparts physiological functions to proteins,among which reversible phosphorylation modifications play a pivotal role in many biological processes.Aberrant changes in phosphorylation are often closely associated with various major disease processes.In recent years,with the aid of proteomic technologies and methods,high-throughput,high-precision qualitative and quantitative approaches for phosphorylated proteins have rapidly advanced.This article reviews the research progress of phosphorylated protein quantification and chemical proteomics analysis methods based on the"bottom-up"strategy,including phosphopeptide enrichment methods,mass spectrometry fragmentation methods,quantification analysis methods and phosphorylation site stoichiometry,and discusses the development trend of quantification and stoichiometric analysis methods for phosphorylated proteins.
8.Discussion on WU Wei's Thoughts for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Based on the Theory of Stasis-Toxin Causing Palpitation
Hui-Qi ZHAI ; Yi-Hua LI ; Liang KANG ; Run-Jia YU ; Rong LI ; Hui WU ; Xiao-Xiong ZHOU ; Zhi-Yi DU ; Qing-Min CHU ; Wei WU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(5):1316-1322
For the treatment of atrial fibrillation,Professor WU Wei innovatively put forward the theory of heart-blood-vessels trinity and the theory of stasis-toxin causing palpitation.It is believed that atrial fibrillation is caused by stasis and toxin,and affects the heart,blood and vessels.The core pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation is due to qi stagnation,blood stasis and toxin.The treatment for atrial fibrillation should be closely based on the pathogenesis,the therapeutic principles of treating from the perspective of stasis and together by removing toxin gradually is advocated.And the therapy of regulating qi,activating blood and removing stasis is also the way to remove toxin.The medication is based on the modified Taoren Honghua Decoction,which is mainly composed of Persicae Semen,Carthami Flos,Chuanxiong Rhizoma,Corydalis Rhizoma,Rehmanniae Radix,Paeoniae Radix Rubra,Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,Jujubae Fructus,Puerariae Lobatae Radix,Nardostachyos Radix et Rhizoma,Ostreae Concha,Poria,and Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma.According to the characteristics of Lingnan climate and atrial fibrillation mostly being easy to affect the emotions,the pungent drugs in the prescription are usually removed,and the specific herbal pair of Puerariae Lobatae Radix-Nardostachyos Radix et Rhizoma is added to remove toxin according to the differentiation of disease.Moreover,for the treatment of atrial fibrillation,Professor WU Wei also adopts traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)external treatment such as foot bath,acupuncture and moxibustion,and physical-breathing exercise as well as health-care methods for comprehensive regulation,relieving the toxin and restoring the original qi.During the treatment atrial fibrillation,Professor WU Wei follows the principle of precise intervention and comprehensive regulation with Chinese medicine,so as to achieve the purpose of eliminating symptoms,restoring sinus rhythm and improving physical constitution.The thoughts of Professor WU Wei for the syndrome differentiation and treatment of atrial fibrillation will provide reference for the treatment of atrial fibrillation with TCM.
9.Clinical study on the effect of the intervention of ginger baixiao moxibustion combined with probiotics to promote postoperative recovery of colorectal cancer
Danting TAN ; Yonghui PANG ; Hongqun ZUO ; Yi PAN ; Yihai ZHAI ; Hua HONG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(16):1214-1221
Objective:To explore the effects of the intervention of ginger baixiao moxibustion combined with probiotics on immune function, liver and kidney function of colorectal cancer patients after surgery, so as to provide a theoretical basis for clinical intervention methods to promote postoperative rehabilitation of patients.Methods:This study was a randomized controlled trial, and 180 patients with colorectal cancer radical resection from the Cancer Hospital of Guangxi Medical University were randomly divided into 4 groups, namely control group, probiotic group, ginger baixiao moxibustion group, and combination group, with 45 cases in each group. The control group was given routine nursing before and after surgery. In the probiotic group, probiotics were used for 3 d in routine preoperative care and 4 d from the first day after surgery. The preoperative routine care of the ginger baixiao moxibustion group was supplemented by ginger baixiao moxibustion for 3 d, and the intervention was carried out on the first day after surgery for 4 d. The combined group was treated with probiotics before and after surgery, and the specific intervention methods were the same as those of the probiotics group and the ginger baixiao moxibustion group. The differences in postoperative immune function, liver and kidney function and and other indexes among the four groups were compared.Results:Forty-five cases were ultimately selected from each of the 4 groups. There were 31 males and 14 females, aged (56.67 ± 10.13) years old in the control group. There were 27 males and 18 females, aged (55.33 ± 13.02) years old in the probiotic group. There were 20 males and 25 females, aged (57.87 ± 12.43) years old in the ginger baixiao moxibustion group. There were 26 males and 19 females, aged (57.67 ± 11.63) years old in the combination group. The IgA at 5 d after the operation in the control group, the probiotic group, the ginger baixiao moxibustion group and the combined group were (1.46 ± 0.42), (1.71 ± 0.49), (1.72 ± 0.58), (1.97 ± 0.72) g/L, and the IgM were (0.96 ± 0.20), (1.13 ± 0.33), (1.11 ± 0.35), (1.18 ± 0.52) g/L, and the IgG were (8.45 ± 1.68), (9.57 ± 1.71), (9.41 ± 2.14), (10.40 ± 2.16) g/L, and the differences among the four groups were statistically significant ( F=6.20, 10.64, 7.69, all P<0.05). The CD3 + values at 5 d after the operation in the control group, the probiotic group, the ginger baixiao moxibustion group and the combined group were 0.616 ± 0.094, 0.671 ± 0.101, 0.653 ± 0.119, 0.723 ± 0.091, and CD4 + were 0.408 ± 0.060, 0.444 ± 0.063, 0.441 ± 0.103, 0.483 ± 0.069, and CD4 +/CD8 + were 2.173 ± 0.715, 2.367 ± 0.963, 2.204 ± 1.137, 2.803 ± 1.064, and the differences among the four groups were statistically significant ( F=8.58, 7.43, 3.93, all P<0.05). The alanine aminotransferases at 5 d after the operation in the control group, the probiotic group, the ginger baixiao moxibustion group and the combined group were (16.22 ± 11.56), (15.87 ± 10.69), (12.91 ± 7.45), (11.31 ± 8.31) U/L, and the aspartate aminotransferases were (26.13 ± 7.97), (25.84 ± 7.89), (25.67 ± 10.85), (21.84 ± 5.51) U/L, and the differences among the four groups were statistically significant ( F=2.71, 2.70, both P<0.05). Conclusions:The combination of ginger baixiao moxibustion and probiotics intervention can effectively improve the immune function of colorectal cancer patients after surgery, and improve the liver function and other indexes of patients to a certain extent, so as to benefit patients.
10.Effectiveness of bone plate reduction combined with resorbable plate fixation in the treatment of large mandibu-lar cysts
Yifan HU ; Qingyan SUN ; Chenyi WANG ; Xiaoting ZHAI ; Hua JIANG ; Huawei LIU
West China Journal of Stomatology 2024;42(4):470-475
Objective This study aims to observe the clinical effect of bone plate reduction in combination with a re-sorbable plate on large mandibular cysts.Methods Between October 2017 and September 2022,patients with large mandibular cysts in the presence of labial and buccal cortical bone were involved in the study.Intraoral approach was performed for bone plate reduction.Cone beam computed tomography(CBCT)scan was reviewed at 3,6,and 9 months postoperatively to observe postoperative complications.Osteogenic results were assessed at these times to determine the clinical outcomes of this procedure.Results Eleven cases with large mandibular cysts in the presence of cortical bone were evaluated.The average thickness of the cortical bone on the labial and buccal sides was measured to be about(1.98±0.37)mm before surgery,with a mean value of(0.73±0.17)mm at the thinnest part of the plate and up to 0.51 mm at the thinnest part of the plate.The cystic cavities were well re-vealed during the surgeries,which were completed suc-cessfully.Postoperatively,the wounds healed in one stage without infection.The percentages of cyst shrinkage were 20.01%,41.76%,and 73.41%at 3,6,and 9 months after surgery,respectively.Quantitative measurement of bone mineral density in the jaws by CBCT with MIMICS software.The bone mineral densities of the adult bone were 313.78,555.85,and 657.45 HU at the 3,6,and 9 month time intervals,respectively.No significant change in the patient's maxillofacial appearance were observed from the preoperative period as assessed by the patient's and observer's visual analog scale.Conclusion Bone plate reduction is an effective treatment for large mandibular cysts of the oral and maxillofacial re-gion with the presence of cortical bone.

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