1.Quality Control of Dragon's Blood Spraying Film Agent
Yihang LI ; Meifang SONG ; Yana LYU ; Xuelan LI ; Xi CHEN
Herald of Medicine 2015;(6):805-807,808
Objective To study the quality control methods for dragon's blood spraying film agent. Methods The pH value and viscosity of dragon's blood spraying film agent were detected. Drug dispersed homogeneous degree and particle sizes were determined with Nano Particle Size Analyzer and microscope. Content of Loureirin B was measured by Ultra Performance Liquid-Chromtography (UPLC). UPLC was performed on Waters C18 column (2. 1 mm×100 mm,1. 7 μm), the wavelength was 280 nm, the column temperature was 40 ℃ , and the mobile phase was 0. 1% formic acid aqueous solution and acetonitrile, and the flow rate was 0. 8 mL·min-1 . Results The pH value and viscosity of dragon's blood spraying film agent were stable, drug dispersion was homogeneous, and particle size of the drug was tiny. The concentration of Loureirin B had a good linear relationship in the range of 15. 51-77. 54 μg. Conclusion This method can be accurately controlled, has good stability and repeatability, and can fully control quality of dragon's blood spraying film agent.
2.Effects of Resina Draconis. on Endometriosis Rat Model
Yihang LI ; Meifang SONG ; Yana LYU ; Guang LI
Herald of Medicine 2016;35(6):608-611
Objective To investigate the therapeutical effect of Resina draconis. on endometriosis rat model. Methods Totally, 60 adult rats were selected and divided into blank control group( n=10) and blood stasis endometriosis model group( n=50 ) . The blood stasis endometriosis model group was randomly divided into 5 groups after modeling: the Resina draconis. high-, medium-, and low-dose group, Guizhi Fuling group and model control group, 10 rats in each group.The Resina draconis. at 0.50, 0.25 and 0.12 g.kg-1 .d-1 was administered to the rats in the Resina draconis. high-, medium-, and low-dose groups, Guizhi Fuling capsule at 0. 25 g . kg-1 . d-1 to those in Guizhi Fuling group, and the same volume of 0. 5% sodium carboxyl methyl cellulose solution to those in model control group and blank control group. All treatments lasted for 3 weeks.At the end of the treatment, the rats were sacrificed;the volume and weight of ectopic tissue were measured. The blood viscosity was detected with blood rheometer.The concentration of estradiol and progesterone was detected using enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay.The matrix metalloprotein-2 expression in ectopic tissues was determined by RT-PCR. Results High, medium and low dose Resina draconis. significantly reduced the volume and weight of the ectopic tissue, and inhibited MMP-2 expression in ectopic tissues.High-, medium-dose Resina draconis. significantly reduced plasma cutting middle and low shear viscosity of the rats.But the Resina draconis. had no obvious effect on serum estradiol and progesterone concentration. Conclusion Resina draconis. reduces blood viscosity and inhibits MMP-2 expression, which can be used for the treatment of blood stasis type of endometriosis.
3.Screening of Film ̄forming Materials with Dragon Blood Plastics
Meifang SONG ; Xi CHEN ; Zhonglian ZHANG ; Guang LI ; Yana LYU ; Yihang LI
Herald of Medicine 2015;(11):1480-1482
Objective To study the film ̄forming property of film ̄forming materials in dragon blood ethanol solution, and provide the reference for screening of film ̄forming materials for dragon blood plastics. Methods PVA124,PVA1788, PVP ̄K30, EC, MC, PVB were chosen to study the film ̄forming property of film ̄forming materials based on solubility, formation time, and adhesion. Results PVA1788 and PVP ̄K30 mixed in dragon blood ethanol solution in proportion of 4:1 showed good film ̄forming property, and the membrane was smooth, uniform and easy to tear off.However, PVA124 and PVP ̄K30 mixed in proportion of 4:1 precipitated in dragon blood ethanol solution.EC, MC and PVB were not easy to tear off the membrane. Conclusion PVA1788 and PVP ̄K30 mixed in proportion of 4:1 and added with propylene glycol is the optimal choice of film ̄forming material for dragon blood spray film.
4.Treadmill exercise up-regulates BDNF/TrkB-CREB pathway to improve anxiety-like behavior in neuropathic pain rats
Xiaoge WANG ; Jinyu BAO ; Shuai YANG ; Yihang LYU ; Weidong ZANG ; Cui LI
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2024;32(9):1149-1159
Objective To investigate the effects of low-to-moderate intensity treadmill exercise on pain and anxiety-like behaviors in rats with chronic constriction injury of the sciatic nerve(CCI),and to explore the neural mechanism of the exercise-related brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)/tropomyosin receptor kinase B(TrkB)-cAMP-response element binding protein(CREB)pathway in relieving pain and anxiety behaviors in CCI rats.Methods Thirty-two D rats were divided randomly into four groups:sham group,CCI group,sham+exercise(Sham+Exe)group,and CCI+exercise(CCI+Exe)group.Rats in the exercise groups underwent treadmill training for 4 weeks.The paw withdrawal threshold(PWT)and paw withdrawal latency(PWL)were measured before and at different time points after the operation.The elevated plus maze(EPM)and open field test(OFT)were used to evaluate anxiety-like behaviors in the rats.mRNA and protein expression levels of BDNF,TrkB,and CREB in the hippocampus were detected by real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR and Western Blot,respectively.Results(1)The PWT and PWL on the operative side of the rats were significantly lower in the CCI compared with the sham group at 7,14,21,28,and 35 days after the operation(P<0.001).The PWT on the ipsilateral side was significantly increased in the CCI+Exe group after 21 days compared with the CCI group(P<0.05),and the PWL on the ipsilateral side increased significantly after 14 days(P<0.05).(2)The EPM result showed that rats in the CCI group spent a significantly lower proportion of time in the open arms(P<0.001)and significantly more time in the closed arms compared with the sham group(P<0.01).Rats in the CCI+Exe group spent significantly more time in the open arms than the CCI group(P<0.05).(3)The OFT result showed that rats in the CCI group spent a significantly lower proportion of time in the central area of the open field compared with the sham group(P<0.001),while the percentage of time was significantly increased in the CCI+Exe group compared with the CCI group(P<0.05).(4)BDNF,TrkB,and CREB mRNA and protein levels in the hippocampus were significantly lower in the CCI group compared with the sham group(P<0.05,P<0.01).Four-week treadmill exercise increased the mRNA and protein expression levels of BDNF,TrkB,and CREB in the hippocampus of CCI rats(P<0.05).Conclusions Four weeks of treadmill exercise alleviates mechanical and thermal hyperalgesia and anxiety induced by chronic pain in CCI rats.Up-regulation of the BDNF/TrkB-CREB pathway may be one of the mechanisms by which exercise relieves chronic pain and improves anxiety.
5.Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation based on the Holistic View of "Spleen-Vessels-Heart-Spirit"
Yihang DU ; Chenglin DUAN ; Xueping ZHU ; Meng LYU ; Jiafan CHEN ; Yi WEI ; Yuanhui HU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(1):89-92
Based on the holistic view of "spleen-vessels-heart-spirit" system, this article explores the pathogenesis and progression of atrial fibrillation. It is proposed that the onset of atrial fibrillation is due to failure of the spleen to transport and disharmony of blood vessels; phlegm and blood stasis obstructing the collaterals and damage to the heart structure are the basis of its pathogenesis; the unclear mind and disorder of body and spirit are the causes of its progression. Based on the characteristics of pathological changes in different stages of the disease, it is proposed that early treatment should focus on restoring the middle jiao, clearing and promoting blood vessels, using modified Yigong Powder (异功散); during the progression of the disease, treatment should remove blood stasis and phlegm, nourish heart and protect the pulse, using self-prescribed modified Mengshi Tongmai Decoction (礞石通脉汤); meanwhile, calming mind and stabilizing palpitations, and regulating spirit should be sequentially incorporated, with self-prescribed Jiazao Ningmai Decoction (甲枣宁脉汤) or Shenying Dingji Decoction (参英定悸汤) and modified as appropriate. Clinical treatment should focus on the whole disease course of atrial fibrillation, implementing stage-based treatments to enable early intervention and holistic regulation.
6.Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation by Deficiency-Excess Pattern Identification Based on “Palpitations Caused by Wind Pathogen”
Yihang DU ; Yi WEI ; Ruoning CHAI ; Chenglin DUAN ; Xueping ZHU ; Meng LYU ; Zizhen CHEN ; Yuanhui HU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(7):750-754
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation can be attributed to the category of xinji (palpitations) and zhangchong (severe palpitations) in traditional Chinese medicine, and its onset has the characteristics of urgency, change, and movement, which is similar to the characteristics of diseases induced by wind pathogen. It is believed that the internal movement of wind pathogen runs through the whole course of this disease, and palpitations due to wind as the direct pathogenesis. Palpitations caused by wind pathogen showed different characteristics of deficiency and excess pattern. In the acute exacerbation period, excess wind is the main cause of disease. For excessive heat generating wind, the treatment is to clear the liver and extinguish wind by self-modified Lingxia Qinggan Decoction (羚夏清肝汤); for blood stasis generating wind, the treatment is to remove blood stasis and stop wind by self-modified Yandan Limai Decoction (延丹理脉汤); for phlegm-heat accumulation with wind, the treatment is to dissolve phlegm and eliminate wind by self-modified Lianlou Danxing Decoction (连蒌胆星汤). In the prolonged recovery period, deficiency wind is more common. For stirring of wind due to yin deficiency, the treatment is to nourish yin and extinguish wind by self-modified Zaoshao Zhenzhu Deoction (枣芍珍珠汤); for spleen deficiency generating wind, the treatment is to strengthen spleen and nourish wind by self-modified Shenying Dingji Deoction (参英定悸汤). Clinical prescriptions closely follow the characteristics of wind, weigh the changes of deficiency and excess, tailor with the patterns, and regulate qi and blood of the zang-fu organs, in order to extinguish wind and arrest convulsion.
7.Transcriptomic Analysis of Wuzi Yanzongwan on Testicular Spermatogenic Function in Semi-castrated Male Mice
Dixin ZOU ; Yueyang ZHANG ; Xuedan MENG ; Wei LU ; Shuang LYU ; Fanjun ZENG ; Kun CHEN ; Chang LIU ; Zhongxiu ZHANG ; Yu DUAN ; Yihang DAI ; Zhaoyi WANG ; Zhimin WANG ; Ruichao LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(1):61-69
ObjectiveTo screen out the transcriptomes related to the intervention of Wuzi Yanzongwan on the spermatogenic function of semi-castrated male mice, and to explore its potential mechanism in the intervention of the progress of low spermatogenic function. MethodBalb/c mice were randomly divided into sham-operated group, model group, testosterone propionate group(0.2 mg·kg-1·d-1, intramuscular injection) and Wuzi Yanzongwan group(1.56 g·kg-1·d-1, intragastric administration) according to body weight, with 12 mice in each group. The right testicle and epididymis were extracted from the model group and the drug administration group to construct the semi-castrated model of low spermatogenic function, while the fur and the right scrotum of the sham-operated group were only cut and immediately sterilized and sutured. At the end of the intervention, hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used to observe the histopathology of testis, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to detect the levels of serum testosterone(T), luteinizing hormone(LH) and follicle stimulating hormone(FSH). The sperm count and motility of epididymis were measured by automatic sperm detector of small animal. Transcriptomic microarray technology was used to detect the mRNA expression level of testicular tissue in each group, the transcriptome of genes related to the regulation of Wuzi Yanzongwan was screened, and three mRNAs were selected for Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(Real-time PCR) to verify the transcriptome data. Through the annotation analysis of Gene Ontology(GO) and the signaling pathway analysis of Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG), the related functions of drugs regulating transcriptome were analyzed. ResultCompared with the sham-operated group, the testicular tissue of mice in the model group showed spermatogenic injury, contraction and vacuolization of the seminiferous tubules, reduction of spermatogenic cells at all levels, widening of the interstitial space, obstruction of spermatogonial cell development and other morphological abnormalities, and serum T significantly decreased, LH significantly increased(P<0.01), and FSH elevated but no statistically significant difference, the count and vitality of epididymal sperm significantly decreased(P<0.01). There were 882 differentially expressed mRNAs in the testicular tissues, of which 565 were up-regulated and 317 were down-regulated. Cluster analysis showed that these differentially expressed mRNA could effectively distinguish between the sham-operated group and the model group. Compared with the model group, the damage to testicular tissue in the Wuzi Yanzongwan group was reduced, the structure of the seminiferous tubules was intact, vacuolization was reduced, and the number of spermatogenic cells at all levels was significantly increased and arranged tightly. The serum T significantly increased, LH significantly decreased(P<0.01), and FSH decreased but the difference was not statistically significant. The count and vitality of sperm in the epididymis were significantly increased(P<0.01). Moreover, Wuzi Yanzongwan could regulate 159 mRNA levels in the testes of semi-castrated mice, of which 32 were up-regulated and 127 were down-regulated, and the data of the transcriptome assay was verified to be reliable by Real-time PCR. GO and KEGG analysis showed that the transcriptome functions regulated by Wuzi Yanzongwan were involved in the whole cell cycle process of sperm development such as sex hormone production of interstitial cells in testis, renewal, differentiation, metabolism, apoptosis and signal transduction of spermatogenic cells, and were closely related to the biological behaviors of signaling pathways such as spermatogenic stem cell function, endoplasmic reticulum protein processing and metabolic program. ConclusionWuzi Yanzongwan can effectively improve the low spermatogenic function of semi-castrated male mice, and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of testicular transcriptional regulatory network, the synthesis of sex hormones in testicular interstitial cells, the function of spermatogenic stem cells, the whole cell cycle process of spermatogenesis, as well as the expression of endoplasmic reticulum protein processing and metabolic program related genes transcription.