1.The Impact of "Two Reconstructions" Theoretical Framework on Improving the Clinical Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dongsen HU ; Linhua ZHAO ; Pengfei XIE ; Rumeng TANG ; Xing HANG ; Ling ZHOU ; Xiangyuan ZHANG ; Lili ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(23):2401-2405
By reconstructing the integrated Chinese and western medicine diagnostic and treatment system, the "Two Reconstructions" theoretical framework establishes a standardized pathway of "classification-staging-syndrome differentiation", which improves the accuracy of disease identification and strengthens the capacity for full-course intervention; in addition, by reconstructing the modern materia medica system, it innovatively integrates the traditional properties and efficacy of Chinese herbal medicinals with modern pharmacological mechanisms, forming a "state-target co-regulation" precise medication model, and builds a dose-effect theoretical system for prescriptions and medicinals, thereby enhancing both the targeting accuracy and dosage precision of therapeutic interventions. The "Two Reconstructions" theorecitcal framework is a key strategy for enhancing clinical efficacy. It can precisely identify "states" and "targets" for directed intervention, shift the focus of prevention and treatment earlier to enable full-cycle management, establish standardized paradigms for reproducible and evaluable efficacy, and expand the scope of clinical practice to address conditions without typical syndromes and critical illnesses. As a systematic pathway for innovation in TCM, this theoretical framework provides valuable insights and references for promoting the high-quality development of integrative Chinese and western medicine.
2.Effects of isocaloric high-fat diet on energy metabolism and endurance exercise capacity in SD rats
Shuai CHEN ; Xiangyuan DENG ; Hedong LANG ; Ruiliang ZHANG ; Xin RAO ; Jiaqi YUAN ; Jundong ZHU ; Yu QIN ; Mantian MI
Journal of Army Medical University 2024;46(9):940-951
Objective To investigate the effects of a 45%high-fat diet(HFD)with isocaloric intake on energy metabolism and endurance exercise capacity in SD rats.Methods Twenty-four male SD rats were randomly divided into normal chow diet group(CON),HFD group,normal chow diet+exercise training group(CONT),and HFD+exercise training group(HFDT).The CON and CONT groups received normal chow diet,while the HFD and HFDT groups received a 45%high-fat diet with isocaloric intake.The HFDT and CONT groups underwent an endurance training of moderate-intensity running for 6 weeks.Body weight,fat mass,and lean mass were measured weekly.Energy expenditure and basal metabolic rate during rest and exercise states were measured using Pheno Master/Calo Treadmill system.Blood glucose,lipids,and creatine kinase levels were detected after the exhaustion test.Results In 6 weeks after intervention,the endurance exercise capacity was significantly enhanced in the HFDT group than the CONT group(P<0.05).There were no obvious differences in body weight and body composition among the groups under isoenergetic feeding conditions.At rest,no statistical differences were observed in total energy expenditure and basal metabolic rate among the groups.However,prior to the 4th week,the CON group primarily metabolized carbohydrates while the HFD group primarily metabolized fats.But the carbohydrate metabolism was decreased and then increased,and the substrate metabolism rates eventually reached similar levels between the 2 groups on the 5th to 6th week.The HFDT group primarily metabolized fats while the CONT group primarily metabolized carbohydrates,with significant differences persisting after 6 weeks of training(P<0.05).HFD led to elevated levels of serum cholesterol,triglycerides(TG),and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),but,endurance training resulted in decreased lipid levels in the HFDT group,accompanied by an increase inβ-hydroxybutyrate(βHB)level(P<0.05).Isoenergetic diets had no significant differences in their effects on liver and kidney function or muscle damage indicators.Conclusion An isoenergetic HFD can improve fat utilization ability and extend endurance exercise time in rats without altering body composition or affecting liver and kidney function.
3.Effect of a nutritional formula on enhancing endurance of heavy load exercise
Ruiliang ZHANG ; Shuai CHEN ; Xiangyuan DENG ; Jundong ZHU ; Hedong LANG ; Mantian MI ; Long YI
Journal of Army Medical University 2024;46(9):962-968
Objective To develop a nutritional formula on enhancing the endurance of heavy load exercise,and evaluate its efficacy comprehensively.Methods Sixty C57BL/6J male mice were randomly divided into control group(CON group)and low-,medium-and high-dose nutritional formula groups(LDF,MDF and HDF groups),with 15 mice in each group.Each group received intervention with nutritional formula at corresponding dose for 2 weeks,and underwent adaptive training and heavy load exercise in the 1 st and 2nd weeks,respectively.Exhaustion exercise time,skeletal muscle antioxidant indicators(SOD,MDA,PC and GSH),fatigue related indicators(serum URA,LDH and LA),muscle glycogen,and serum exercise injury related indicators(ALT,AST,CK and CK-MB)were measured and detected in the mice,and comprehensive evaluation was conducted according to relevant evaluation standards.Results The LDF group,MDF group and HDF group had significantly prolonged running exhaustion time than the CON group(P<0.05),with the HDF group showing the greatest improvement(P<0.05).Compared with the CON group,the activities of SOD and GSH in the skeletal muscles were significantly increased(P<0.05),while the levels of MDA and PC in skeletal muscles were obviously decreased in the 3 doses of nutritional formula groups(P<0.05).PAS staining of the skeletal muscles displayed that the glycogen content was significantly increased in the MDF group and the HDF group than the CON group(P<0.05),and the highest increase was observed in the HDF group(P<0.05).Biochemical test revealed that the levels of LDH,LA,ALT,AST,CK,and CK-MB were remarkably lower in the 3 doses of nutritional formula groups than the CON group(P<0.05).Conclusion The nutritional formula can significantly improve the endurance and skeletal muscle antioxidant capacity in mice under heavy load exercise,and has anti-fatigue and-injury protection effects.This nutritional formula can be used to support physical fitness during heavy load endurance exercise.
4.Synthesis of fibroblast activation protein-induced intracellular self-assembly Gd-nanoparticle contrast agent and study of MR imaging
Xiangyuan Guo ; Yifan Zheng ; Manlin Zhang ; Yibo Ren ; Jinhui Jiang
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(12):2087-2094
Objective:
To synthesis a Gd-labeled molecular probe capable of responding to fibroblast activation protein(FAP) highly expressed in tumor-associated fibroblasts for magnetic resonance imaging studies of pancreatic cancer.
Methods:
The chemical structure of Z-Gly-Pro-Cys-Lys(Gd-DOTA)-CBT(contrast agent 1) was characterized through mass spectrometry analysis.High-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) was used to verify the contrast agent 1 formed a dimer under the cleavage of fibroblast activation protease(FAP) in vitro,and further self-assembled to form Gd-nanoparticles.The cell counting Kit-8(CCK-8) assay was used for biological safety analysis.BxPc-3 tumor-bearing mice were established and randomly divided into three groups,3 mice intravenously(i.v.) injected with 0.08 mmol/kg contrast agent 1 through tail vein were designated as the experimental group,3mice i.v.injected with 0.08 mmol/kg Gd-DTPA were designated as the control group,and 3 mice i.v.injected with normal saline were designated as the blank control group(n=3).Dynamic MR scanning from 0 to 3 hours was performed for them,respectively.The enhancement effects of T1-and T2-weighted imaging were observed and the rate of change in the tumor-to-muscle ratio(T/M) over time was analyzed.
Results:
Contrast agent 1 efficiently responded to FAP in vitro,forming dimers under the action of FAP,and further self-assembled to form nanoparticle structures.Contrast agent 1 has good biocompatibility.The BxPc-3 tumor-bearing mice showed that the T1-weighted contrast of the tumor reached its highest level at 2 h post injection of contrast agent 1 or Gd-DTPA.In T1-weighted imaging,the T/M at 2 h in the experimental group was 135.20%±0.06% of 0 h,the T/M at 2 h in the Gd-DTPA group was 115.70%±0.05% of 0 h and the T/M at 2 h in the saline group was 113.5%±0.02% of 0h.Compared with Gd-DTPA control group,the experimental group had significantly enhanced T1-weighted MR contrast,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.01).In tumor T2-weighted imaging,the T/M quantitative analysis showed that the tumor T2-weighted contrast enhancement of the three groups was relatively small,and the T/M of the experimental group and the control group at 0.5 h was 94.60±0.03% and 106.30±0.04% of the 0 h,respectively.In the normal saline group,T/M at 0.5 h was 102.20±0.002% of that at 0 h,and no significant enhancement of the T2-weighted MR contrast of tumor was observed.
Conclusion
Successfully construct a FAP-responsive molecular probe which can self-assemble to form a Gd-nanoparticle structure in tumor cells under the cleavage of FAP,effectively improving the enrichment of Gd in the target region,and enhancing T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging of pancreatic cancer,which has potential clinical application value.
5.Safety and effectiveness of Neuroform Atlas stent-assisted coiling in the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms: a single-center observational study
Bin LYU ; Xiangyuan ZHANG ; Rongju ZHANG ; Yang BIAN ; Xiaohui WANG ; Xinfeng LIU ; Zhihua DU ; Xiangyu CAO ; Jun WANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2023;62(3):304-309
Objective:To investigate the safety and effectiveness of Neuroform Atlas stent-assisted coiling in the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms.Methods:This was a retrospective, single-center observational study of 77 patients who underwent endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms using the Neuroform Atlas device at the Department of Neurology, People′s Liberation Army General Hospital from July 2020 to May 2022. There were 34 males and 43 females, with a median (range) age of 59 (23-81) years. The degree and effect of aneurysm embolization were evaluated by modified Raymond grading post procedure and after 6 months. Complications occurring during the perioperative period were recorded. Vaso computed tomography was performed immediately after the operation to assess stent opening and adherence. Digital subtraction angiography was performed 6 months after discharge and the aneurysm was classified as cured, stable, or recurrent.Results:A total of 87 Atlases were successfully released in 77 cases. Angiography performed immediately after the embolization revealed 19 (24.7%) modified Raymond grade Ⅰ, 10 (13.0%) grade Ⅱ, and 48 (62.3%) grade Ⅲa cases. Three perioperative complications were observed including thrombotic events in 2 cases and stent migration in 1 case. A follow-up angiogram was available for 47 aneurysms, and showed that modified Raymond grade Ⅰ occlusion was achieved in 38 (80.9%) cases, grade Ⅱ in 2 (4.3%) cases, and grade Ⅲa in 7 (14.9%) cases. At the 6-month follow-up, 38 patients were cured and 7 were stable, whereas 2 patients experienced a recurrence of aneurysm. Stenosis of the parent artery occurred in 3 (6.4%) cases, including 2 at the head and 1 inside the stent.Conclusions:The results of this preliminary study suggest that Neuroform Atlas stent-assisted coiling has a high occlusion rate and low incidence of complications in the endovascular treatment of aneurysms. However, the effectiveness of this procedure for large aneurysms and long-term outcomes require further investigation.
6.Molecular characterization of foodborne Yersinia enterocolitica strains in Liaocheng City, Shandong Province, from 2020 to 2021
Lu QIAN ; Shengnan LIANG ; Fangyuan CUI ; Lihong CHENG ; Jiangshen WANG ; Ningning JIANG ; Xiangyuan ZHANG ; Xiangkun JIANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2023;44(2):302-309
Objective:To understand the genome analysis and molecular typing of foodborne Yersinia enterocolitica ( Y.e) strains in Liaocheng City of Shandong Province from 2020 to 2021. Methods:The Y.e strains were isolated from raw meat and meat products. Then we made the strain identification, drug sensitivity test, virulence gene test, pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), and whole genome sequencing (WGS). The genome sequencing data were assembled with the microbial genome annotation package. We performed the multilocus sequence typing (MLST) and core genome multilocus sequence typing (cgMLST) and used WGS-based single nucleotide polymorphism typing (wg-SNPs) method to carry out genetic evolution analysis with 14 domestic and Y.e genomes obtained from the NCBI. Results:A total of 21 strains of Y.e were detected from 165 samples, with a detection rate of 12.73%. The 20 strains of Y.e were sequenced successfully. The 20 strains of Y.e carries a variety of drug resistance genes and virulence genes, showing multiple drug resistance. The virulence gene PCR test showed that 21 strains of Y.e having two virulence genes. Cluster analysis of PFGE, MLST, and cgMLST showed that the genomics of 21 strains was highly diverse. The genetic evolution analysis of wg-SNPs showed that 20 Y.e strains could be divided into two main evolutionary branches. Conclusions:Y.e strains isolated from raw meat in Liaocheng City carry a variety of drug resistance genes and virulence genes, and the molecular typing is highly diverse, which may cause infection risk. The molecular biological monitoring of Y.e in raw meat should be strengthened, and genome sequencing and molecular typing detection be carried out to provide the theoretical basis for foodborne illness caused by Y.e.
7.Enrichment of Wee1/CDC2 and NF-κB Signaling Pathway Constituents Mutually Contributes to CDDP Resistance in Human Osteosarcoma
Zhengbo HU ; Lugen LI ; Wenxing LAN ; Xiao WEI ; Xiangyuan WEN ; Penghuan WU ; Xianliao ZHANG ; Xinhua XI ; Yufa LI ; Liqi WU ; Wenhu LI ; Xiaohong LIAO
Cancer Research and Treatment 2022;54(1):277-293
Purpose:
Osteosarcoma (OS) universally exhibits heterogeneity and cisplatin (CDDP) resistance. Although the Wee1/CDC2 and nuclear factor кB (NF-κB) pathways were reported to show abnormal activation in some tumor cells with CDDP resistance, whether there is any concrete connection is currently unclear. We explored it in human OS cells.
Materials and Methods:
Multiple OS cell lines were exposed to a Wee1 inhibitor (AZD1775) and CDDP to assess the half-maximal inhibitory concentration values. Western blot, coimmunoprecipitation, confocal immunofluorescence, cell cycle, and Cell Counting Kit-8assays were performed to explore the connection between the Wee1/CDC2 and NF-κB pathways and their subsequent physiological contribution to CDDP resistance. Finally, CDDP-resistant PDX-OS xenograft models were established to confirm that AZD1775 restores the antitumor effects of CDDP.
Results:
A sensitivity hierarchy of OS cells to CDDP and AZD1775 exists. In the highly CDDP-tolerant cell lines, Wee1 and RelA were physically crosslinked, which resulted in increased abundance of phosphorylated CDC2 (Y15) and RelA (S536) and consequent modulation of cell cycle progression, survival, and proliferation. Wee1 inhibition restored the effects of CDDP on these processes in CDDP-resistant OS cells. In addition, animal experiments with CDDP-resistant PDX-OS cells showed that AZD1775 combined with CDDP not only restored CDDP efficacy but also amplified AZD1775 in inhibiting tumor growth and prolonged the median survival of the mice.
Conclusion
Simultaneous enrichment of molecules in the Wee1/CDC2 and NF-κB pathways and their consequent coactivation is a new molecular mechanism of CDDP resistance in OS cells. OS with this molecular signature may respond well to Wee1 inhibition as an alternative treatment strategy.
8.Performance of point-of-care testing for cervical cancer screening.
Suang ZHAO ; Xue Lian ZHAO ; Shang Ying HU ; Jun Fei MA ; Cai Feng SU ; De Bin WANG ; Xun ZHANG ; Fang Hui ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;56(2):165-170
Objective: To evaluate the performance of point-of-care testing for cervical cancer and precancerous lesions screening. Methods: In September 2020, 197 and 273 women were selected by using simple random sampling method from "self-sampling" cohort and "physician-sampling" cohort established in Xiangyuan county, Shanxi Province, China, respectively. Cervical exfoliated cells were collected by women themselves or gynecologists. All samples were detected by POCT and women with positive result were directly referred for colposcopy. Subsequently, all the samples were detected by careHPV and PCR test. Colposcopy and punch biopsy were performed for women with POCT negative but careHPV or PCR test positive at another visit. Using histopathological diagnosis as the gold standard, we calculated sensitivity, specificity and drew the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. The accuracy of POCT was analyzed and compared to that of careHPV and conventional PCR test in cervical cancer and precancerous lesions screening. Results: The median (Q1 , Q3) age of 470 women was 51 (45, 57) years old. Based on self-sampling, the sensitivity and specificity of POCT for CIN2+ were 100.00% (95%CI: 56.56%-100.00%) and 28.95% (95%CI: 22.97%-35.76%), respectively. Compared with POCT, POCT HPV16/18 test had similar sensitivity and higher specificity of 89.47% (95%CI: 84.30%-93.08%). Self-sampling POCT HPV16/18 test had an AUC of 0.947 (95%CI:0.910-0.985), which was higher than that of careHPV and PCR test. Physician-sampling POCT test had 100.00% sensitivity (95%CI: 64.57%-100.00%) and 55.85% specificity (95%CI: 49.83%-61.70%) for detecting CIN2+. POCT HPV16/18 test had lower sensitivity (71.43%, 95%CI: 35.90%-91.76%) and higher specificity (92.45%, 95%CI: 88.63%-95.06%). POCT HPV16/18 test generally showed similar AUC on both self-collected samples and clinician-collected samples (0.947 vs 0.819, P=0.217). Conclusion: POCT HPV16/18 test is an effective method with relatively high sensitivity and specificity for cervical cancer screening.
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9.Patterns of tocilizumab use in clinical practice of rheumatoid arthritis: a multi-center, non-interventional study in China
Lijun WU ; Lingli DONG ; Yasong LI ; Changhong XIAO ; Xiaofei SHI ; Yan ZHANG ; Qin LI ; Yi ZHAO ; Bin ZHOU ; Yongfei FANG ; Lie DAI ; Zhizhong YE ; Yi ZHOU ; Shitong WEI ; Jianping LIU ; Juan LI ; Guixiu SHI ; Lingyun SUN ; Yaohong ZOU ; Jingyang LI ; Hongbin LI ; Xiangyuan LIU ; Fengchun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2020;24(4):234-239
Objective:To study the patterns of tocilizumab (TCZ) use, its efficacy and safety in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in routine clinical practice.Methods:A total of 407 patients with RA were enrolled from 23 centers and treated with TCZ within 8 weeks prior to the enrollment visit, and were followed for 6-month. The patterns of TCZ treatment at 6 months, the effectiveness and safety outcomes were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed using SAS version 9.4.Results:A total of 396 patients were included for analysis, in which 330 (83.3%) patients received TCZ combined with conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs), and 16.7%(66/396) received TCZ monotherapy. At baseline, TCZ was initiated in 56.6%(224/396) and 9.6%(38/396) of patients after failure of DMARDs and other biological agents (bDMARDs) respectively. During the 6-month follow-up period, the mean frequency of TCZ administration was (3.7±1.6), the mean TCZ dosage was (7.4±1.2) mg/kg, and the mean interval between doses was (40±13) days. 120(25.8%) patients were on TCZ treatment at the end of the study. Improvements in disease activity, systemic symptoms and patient report outcomes were observed at the end of the study. 22.7%(90/396) patients experienced at least one treatment related adverse event, and 8 patients experienced at least one serious adverse event.Conclusion:This study demonstrates that TCZ treatment is effective in patients with RA when being treated for 6 months with an acceptable safety profile. The duration of TCZ treatment needs to be extended.
10.Meta-analysis of insertion/deletion genetic variation of ACE gene and onset riskof type 2 diabetic nephropathy in Chinese population
Chunhua BEI ; Ying ZHANG ; Linyuan QIN ; Lin YANG ; Jieying DUAN ; Nian LIU ; Hongping YU ; Xiangyuan YU
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(24):3362-3365
Objective To systematically assess the relation between angiotensin-I converting enzyme(ACE) gene insertion/deletion (I/D) variation and type 2 diabetic nephropathy (T2DN) onset risk among Chinese population.Methods The related literatures were retrieved from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang Data until June 1st,2016.The RevMan 5.0 was used to conduct the statistical analysis.The merge OR value and corresponding 95% confidence interval(95%CI) were used to assess ACE gene I/D polymorphism and T2DN onset risk.Results Totally 29 papers with 4 357 subjects were included according to the inclusion and exclusion standard,including 2 208 cases of DN and 2 149 cases of T2DM without DN.Meta analysis showed that compared with ACE gene I/D polymorphism I allele,D allele could significantly increase the risk of T2DM patients suffering from DN,the OR value and corresponding 95%CI were 1.44(1.25,1.66);the gene analysis showed that ACE gene I/D polymorphism loci were significantly correlated with DN onset risk in the Asian population.The corresponding relative onset risk OR and 95%CI were 1.42(1.15,1.76) and 1.75(1.46,2.10) in the dominant and recessive genetic model.The Begg′s test showed that the included data had no obvious publication bias existence.Conclusion ACE gene I/D polymorphism is closely correlated with the onset risk of T2DN,and D allele might be a risk genetic factor for DN occurrence in the patients with T2DM.


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