1.Research progress on hepatoprotective effect and mechanism of Solanum nigrum
Yueming ZHANG ; Fengwei HUANG ; Jinghui ZHAI ; Sixi ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(7):891-896
Solanum nigrum is a traditional Chinese herb widely distributed in China. It is rich in active ingredients such as alkaloids and saponins, and has shown remarkable hepatoprotective effects and various mechanisms in the treatment of various liver diseases. It can prevent and treat chemical liver injury through anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, gut microbiota-regulating, and anti- fibrotic pathways. In the prevention and treatment of fatty liver disease, it can regulate lipid metabolism, inhibit lipogenesis, and promote fat degradation. It has potential antiviral activity against viral hepatitis. By inducing tumor cell apoptosis, arresting the cell cycle, and inhibiting tumor cell proliferation and metastasis and so on, it plays a role in the prevention and treatment of liver cancer. Clinically, S. nigrum has been used in the treatment of liver cancer and liver fibrosis after chronic hepatitis B, showing good efficacy and high safety. Future research should focus on further elucidating its mechanisms of action and promoting the development and application of new drugs, in order to benefit more patients with liver diseases.
2.Quality Evaluation of Clinical Guidelines for Acute Myocardial Infarction Based on AGREE Ⅱ
Shuyu GUAN ; Tianying CHANG ; Jiankang WANG ; Hang SHANG ; Yueying ZHANG ; Jiajuan GUO ; Yingzi CUI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):201-209
ObjectiveThis paper used the AGREE Ⅱ guideline evaluation tool to evaluate the quality of 14 clinical guidelines for acute myocardial infarction,aiming to provide reference for the formulation and improvement of the guidelines. MethodsClinical guidelines and expert consensus related to acute myocardial infarction were searched by web search. The search period ranges from January 1,2019 to November 1,2024 in CNKI,VIP,Wanfang Data,SinoMed,Web of Science,OVID, the International Guidelines Collaboration Network (GIN),the UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE),Yimaitong, and other platforms. Three researchers independently screened the literature and used AGREE Ⅱ to score the screening results. After ensuring that the researchers have a consistent understanding of each guideline,the quality of the guidelines was evaluated. After that,the ratings were analyzed by layer according to the issuing agency,category,method of formulation,and funding situation and compared longitudinally by rating time. The clinical guidelines and expert consensus were compared in terms of content and evidence. ResultsA total of 14 guidelines and consensus were included. The results of AGREE Ⅱ in the six areas in descending order were scope and purpose (62.82%±10.43%),rigor (62.40%±12.77%),editorial independence (62.11%±22.26%),participants (61.42%±11.65%),clarity of expression (59.98%±9.62%),and application (52.94%±16.90%) . Eleven of the guidelines were at level B, and three were at level A. In the stratified analysis,the score of the guideline formulated by the Chinese Medical Doctor Association was lower. There was little difference between the scores of Chinese/Western and Western medicine guidelines. The average score of the guidelines was higher than the consensus. Funded guidelines and consensus scores were higher. In the longitudinal comparison,the highest number of guidelines were developed in 2020 and 2021,while those developed in 2023 scored the highest. In the differential comparison analysis,the content of the guidelines was more comprehensive, and the evidence level was higher,while the content of the consensus was more novel, and the evidence was less. ConclusionThe AGREE Ⅱ score of the clinical guidelines for acute myocardial infarction is generally moderate,and there is room for improvement in terms of applicability. At the same time,the content quality of expert consensus should be improved,and more efforts should be made to develop and apply Chinese medicine guidelines for complications such as heart failure and microcirculatory obstruction after acute myocardial infarction.
3.Correlation Between Quality of Life and Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndromes in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis
Yibin ZHANG ; Qi LU ; Baitong WANG ; Yixun QI ; Hanying XU ; Peng XU ; Meijin SONG ; Peixi ZHAO ; Zhiguo LYU ; Jian WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):275-281
ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the correlation between the quality of life (QOL) and different traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG), identifying potential influencing factors to provide new insights for clinical interventions and improving the QOL of patients with MG. MethodsA questionnaire survey was conducted on 93 adults with MG who visited the Department of Neurology at the Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine from March 2023 to January 2024. Statistical analysis was performed on the clinical data collected using SPSS 24.0 software. ResultsAmong the 93 patients with MG, the average score for myasthenia gravis quality of life-15 (MGQOL-15) was 17.65±6.27, and that for the 36-item short form health survey (SF-36) was (106.13±11.83) scores. The QOL was rated as good for 16 patients and moderate for 77 patients. There were no statistically significant differences in the scores of MGQOL-15, SF-36, and their individual scales by gender or education level. Age showed statistically significant differences in MGQOL-15 and the role physical (RP) scale (P<0.05), and occupational type showed significant differences in the vitality (VT) scale (P<0.01). The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) classification had statistical significance on the total SF-36 score (P<0.01), VT scale (P<0.01), role emotional (RE) scale (P<0.05), social functioning (SF) scale (P<0.05), and physical functioning (PF) scale (P<0.01). Among patients with different TCM syndromes, there were significant differences in MGQOL-15 scores (F=4.919, P<0.01). Moreover, significant differences were observed in SF-36 scores (P<0.01), VT scale (P<0.01), RE scale (P<0.05), mental health (MH) scale (P<0.01), and SF scale (P<0.05). ConclusionFactors affecting the QOL of patients with MG include age, occupational type, and clinical classification of MG. Specifically, a greater impact on the QOL of older patients is observed, while physical laborers have a poorer QOL compared to non-physical laborers. Patients classified as MGFA type Ⅱ and higher have a poorer QOL. Additionally, there is a potential correlation between the QOL and TCM syndromes, with patients presenting with spleen and kidney Qi deficiency having a lower QOL than those with spleen and stomach Qi deficiency or Qi and Yin deficiency, which is particularly evident in the VT, RE, MH, and SF scales.
4.Mechanism of Modified Shengjiangsan in Improving Diabetic Kidney Disease by Activating Mitochondrial Autophagy Based on PINK1/Parkin Signaling Pathway
Jiaxin LI ; Liya ZHOU ; Yishuo ZHANG ; Ziqiang CHEN ; Yijun HOU ; Jian SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):121-128
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism by which modified Shengjiangsan (MSJS) improves diabetic kidney disease (DKD) by activating mitochondrial autophagy. MethodsSixty SPF-grade male Sprague-Dawley rats aged 7-8 weeks were selected. A DKD model was established using a high-sugar, high-fat diet combined with intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ). After successful modeling, the rats were randomly divided into six groups: a normal control group, a model group, low-, medium-, and high-dose MSJS groups (7.7, 15.4, 30.8 g·kg-1, respectively), and an irbesartan group (0.384 g·kg-1). Each group received either normal saline or the corresponding drug by gavage once daily for 28 consecutive days. Blood glucose, body weight, and kidney weight were recorded. Serum creatinine (SCr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels were detected using an automatic blood analyzer. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to determine urinary microalbumin (mALB), and serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). Histopathological changes in renal tissues were observed using hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The expression levels of mitochondrial autophagy-related proteins in renal tissues were analyzed by Western blot. Immunofluorescence co-localization was employed to detect the co-expression of microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 beta (LC3B) and cytochrome c oxidase subunit Ⅳ (COX Ⅳ). ResultsCompared with the normal control group, the model group exhibited significant increases in renal index, blood glucose, and 24-hour urinary microalbumin (24 h mALB) (P<0.05, P<0.01). The levels of serum SCr and BUN were significantly elevated (P<0.01), and the serum levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 were markedly upregulated (P<0.01). Histopathological examination revealed glomerular hypertrophy, mesangial expansion and increased deposition, podocyte foot process flattening and fusion, a decreased number of autophagosomes accompanied by mitochondrial swelling, vacuolar degeneration of renal tubular epithelial cells, and inflammatory cell infiltration in the renal interstitium. The expression levels of autophagy-related proteins LC3B, PTEN-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1), and E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase (Parkin) were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), while expression of the selective autophagy adaptor protein p62 was significantly increased (P<0.01). Immunofluorescence signal intensity and LC3B-COX Ⅳ co-expression were both diminished. Compared with the model group, the MSJS treatment groups and the irbesartan group showed significant reductions in renal index, blood glucose, and 24 h mALB (P<0.05, P<0.01). The serum SCr and BUN levels decreased significantly (P<0.05) and TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 levels were significantly downregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01). Histopathological damage was alleviated, including reduced glomerular hypertrophy, decreased mesangial deposition, and attenuated podocyte foot process fusion. The number of autophagosomes increased, and mitochondrial swelling was improved. The expression levels of LC3B, PINK1, and Parkin in renal tissues were significantly upregulated, whereas p62 expression was significantly downregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01) in MSJS groups. Immunofluorescence signal intensity was enhanced, and LC3B-COX Ⅳ co-expression was increased. ConclusionMSJS alleviates the inflammatory response in DKD rats and exerts renal protective effects by regulating the PINK1/Parkin signaling pathway and activating mitochondrial autophagy.
5.Mechanism of Modified Shengjiangsan in Improving Diabetic Kidney Disease by Activating Mitochondrial Autophagy Based on PINK1/Parkin Signaling Pathway
Jiaxin LI ; Liya ZHOU ; Yishuo ZHANG ; Ziqiang CHEN ; Yijun HOU ; Jian SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):121-128
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism by which modified Shengjiangsan (MSJS) improves diabetic kidney disease (DKD) by activating mitochondrial autophagy. MethodsSixty SPF-grade male Sprague-Dawley rats aged 7-8 weeks were selected. A DKD model was established using a high-sugar, high-fat diet combined with intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ). After successful modeling, the rats were randomly divided into six groups: a normal control group, a model group, low-, medium-, and high-dose MSJS groups (7.7, 15.4, 30.8 g·kg-1, respectively), and an irbesartan group (0.384 g·kg-1). Each group received either normal saline or the corresponding drug by gavage once daily for 28 consecutive days. Blood glucose, body weight, and kidney weight were recorded. Serum creatinine (SCr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels were detected using an automatic blood analyzer. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to determine urinary microalbumin (mALB), and serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). Histopathological changes in renal tissues were observed using hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The expression levels of mitochondrial autophagy-related proteins in renal tissues were analyzed by Western blot. Immunofluorescence co-localization was employed to detect the co-expression of microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 beta (LC3B) and cytochrome c oxidase subunit Ⅳ (COX Ⅳ). ResultsCompared with the normal control group, the model group exhibited significant increases in renal index, blood glucose, and 24-hour urinary microalbumin (24 h mALB) (P<0.05, P<0.01). The levels of serum SCr and BUN were significantly elevated (P<0.01), and the serum levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 were markedly upregulated (P<0.01). Histopathological examination revealed glomerular hypertrophy, mesangial expansion and increased deposition, podocyte foot process flattening and fusion, a decreased number of autophagosomes accompanied by mitochondrial swelling, vacuolar degeneration of renal tubular epithelial cells, and inflammatory cell infiltration in the renal interstitium. The expression levels of autophagy-related proteins LC3B, PTEN-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1), and E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase (Parkin) were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), while expression of the selective autophagy adaptor protein p62 was significantly increased (P<0.01). Immunofluorescence signal intensity and LC3B-COX Ⅳ co-expression were both diminished. Compared with the model group, the MSJS treatment groups and the irbesartan group showed significant reductions in renal index, blood glucose, and 24 h mALB (P<0.05, P<0.01). The serum SCr and BUN levels decreased significantly (P<0.05) and TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 levels were significantly downregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01). Histopathological damage was alleviated, including reduced glomerular hypertrophy, decreased mesangial deposition, and attenuated podocyte foot process fusion. The number of autophagosomes increased, and mitochondrial swelling was improved. The expression levels of LC3B, PINK1, and Parkin in renal tissues were significantly upregulated, whereas p62 expression was significantly downregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01) in MSJS groups. Immunofluorescence signal intensity was enhanced, and LC3B-COX Ⅳ co-expression was increased. ConclusionMSJS alleviates the inflammatory response in DKD rats and exerts renal protective effects by regulating the PINK1/Parkin signaling pathway and activating mitochondrial autophagy.
6.Exploring Academic Characteristics of Contemporary Experts and Schools in Traditional Chinese Medicine Gynecology in Treating Endometriosis Diseases Based on SrTO
Zhiran LI ; Xiaojun BU ; Xiaodan WANG ; Le ZHANG ; Ruixue LIU ; Jingyu REN ; Xing LIAO ; Weiwei SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):249-259
ObjectiveStarting from the etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment strategies of endometriosis and adenomyosis, to integrate and sort out the academic characteristics of contemporary renowned experts and schools in the field of traditional Chinese medicine gynecology. MethodsAccording to the systematic review of text and opinion (SrTO) process developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) in Australia, this paper determined literature screening criteria by searching China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP, Wanfang, and China Biomedical Literature Database. Information was extracted after literature screening, and quality evaluation was conducted using the JBI Narrative, Text, and Opinion Systematic Review Strict Evaluation Checklist. The JBI Narrative, Opinion, Text Evaluation, and Review Tool Summary Table was used for information synthesis, and data analysis and display were conducted in the form of text and charts. ResultsThe 146 articles related to 39 renowned experts and 19 articles related to 10 schools of thought were included. Research has found that contemporary experts and schools in traditional Chinese medicine gynecology consider blood stasis as the core pathogenesis in understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of two diseases and related infertility. Their viewpoints varied from multiple aspects such as clinical symptom characteristics, meridian circulation location, pathological product evolution, disease duration, emotional psychology, lifestyle habits, preference for food and drink, innate endowment, and acquired injury. In terms of treatment, it was advocated to divide the stage, treat according to different types, adapt to the times, integrate nature and humans, and combine multiple methods to treat comprehensively when necessary. It was also recommended to skillfully use insects, make good use of classic formulas and small prescriptions, pay attention to protecting the spleen and stomach and regulating emotions, and make good use of self-formulated empirical formulas for internal or external use. Besides, individualized long-term management of patients was also advocated. ConclusionThis study applies the SrTO process to systematically summarize the academic ideas of contemporary renowned experts and schools in traditional Chinese medicine gynecology regarding the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments of endometriosis, providing a scientific and standardized reference for future theoretical exploration.
7.Progress of Research on Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with HER-2 Mutation
Liang ZHANG ; Changliang YANG ; Peidong LI ; Ying CHENG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2025;52(2):87-92
Anti-tumor drug research and development in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is rapidly developing, and the clinical application of high-throughput sequencing technology is also becoming widespread. Accordingly, researchers are focusing on human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER-2) gene as a rare target of NSCLC, and a series of exploratory studies has been performed. Traditional chemotherapy and immunotherapy are unsatisfactory in the HER-2 mutant population, whereas the survival improvement of anti-HER-2 monoclonal antibodies and pan-HER inhibitors is limited. The development of antibody drug conjugate (ADC) ushers in a turning point for HER-2-mutated NSCLC, and new ADC drugs represented by trastuzumab deruxtecan are making a breakthrough. It opens up a new era of precision therapy for advanced HER-2-mutated NSCLC. Additionally, novel HER-2 inhibitors show very encouraging initial efficacy and safety, and clinical trials are ongoing. This review focuses on the latest progress of research on HER-2-mutated NSCLC.
8.Treatment of IgA Nephropathy by Tonifying Kidney and Invigorating Spleen as Well as Detoxifying and Relieving Sore-throat Based on PIgR-CR1-mediated Mucosal-renal Axis
Fan LI ; Hongan WANG ; He NAN ; Mingyu HE ; Chengji CUI ; Yinping WANG ; Yutong LIU ; Shoulin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):237-244
Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is the primary glomerulonephritis with the highest incidence rate in the world. It is also the main cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in China, which has brought heavy economic burden to the society and patient families. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has certain advantages in treating IgAN. In TCM, IgAN is classified into consumptive disease, hematuria, and edema categories, with the location in the kidney and involving the lung, liver, and spleen. Professor Ren Jixue, a master of TCM, believes that kidney deficiency and spleen deficiency are the root causes of IgAN, and the throat is the source of the disease. He proposed the theory of throat-kidney correlation and used the method of tonifying kidney and invigorating spleen as well as detoxifying and relieving sore-throat to treat IgAN, achieving significant therapeutic effects. Studies have shown that IgAN is closely related to mucosal immune defense. IgAN patients often experience recurrent and gradually worsening symptoms due to mucosal infections, and polymeric Ig receptor (PIgR) is an important component of mucosal defense function. The lack of PIgR leads to the accumulation of IgA molecules in the mucosal lamina propria, and the molecules enter the bloodstream in large quantities and ultimately deposit in the kidneys, causing kidney damage. Complement regulatory protein complement receptor type 1 (CR1) exists on red blood cells and glomeruli and has the function of inhibiting the activation and differentiation of B cells, clearing immune complexes, and inhibiting excessive activation of the complement system. Therefore, regulating the immune defense function through the mucosal-renal axis mediated by PIgR-CR1 will be an important target for preventing and treating IgAN. Based on the theory of throat-kidney correlation, this article explores the effects and molecular mechanisms of tonifying kidney and invigorating spleen as well as detoxifying and relieving sore-throat in preventing and treating IgAN by regulating the mucosal-kidney axis mediated by PIgR-CR1. It provides effective theoretical support and a scientific basis for TCM prevention and treatment of IgAN based on the theory of throat-kidney correlation.
9.Treatment of IgA Nephropathy by Tonifying Kidney and Invigorating Spleen as Well as Detoxifying and Relieving Sore-throat Based on PIgR-CR1-mediated Mucosal-renal Axis
Fan LI ; Hongan WANG ; He NAN ; Mingyu HE ; Chengji CUI ; Yinping WANG ; Yutong LIU ; Shoulin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):237-244
Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is the primary glomerulonephritis with the highest incidence rate in the world. It is also the main cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in China, which has brought heavy economic burden to the society and patient families. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has certain advantages in treating IgAN. In TCM, IgAN is classified into consumptive disease, hematuria, and edema categories, with the location in the kidney and involving the lung, liver, and spleen. Professor Ren Jixue, a master of TCM, believes that kidney deficiency and spleen deficiency are the root causes of IgAN, and the throat is the source of the disease. He proposed the theory of throat-kidney correlation and used the method of tonifying kidney and invigorating spleen as well as detoxifying and relieving sore-throat to treat IgAN, achieving significant therapeutic effects. Studies have shown that IgAN is closely related to mucosal immune defense. IgAN patients often experience recurrent and gradually worsening symptoms due to mucosal infections, and polymeric Ig receptor (PIgR) is an important component of mucosal defense function. The lack of PIgR leads to the accumulation of IgA molecules in the mucosal lamina propria, and the molecules enter the bloodstream in large quantities and ultimately deposit in the kidneys, causing kidney damage. Complement regulatory protein complement receptor type 1 (CR1) exists on red blood cells and glomeruli and has the function of inhibiting the activation and differentiation of B cells, clearing immune complexes, and inhibiting excessive activation of the complement system. Therefore, regulating the immune defense function through the mucosal-renal axis mediated by PIgR-CR1 will be an important target for preventing and treating IgAN. Based on the theory of throat-kidney correlation, this article explores the effects and molecular mechanisms of tonifying kidney and invigorating spleen as well as detoxifying and relieving sore-throat in preventing and treating IgAN by regulating the mucosal-kidney axis mediated by PIgR-CR1. It provides effective theoretical support and a scientific basis for TCM prevention and treatment of IgAN based on the theory of throat-kidney correlation.
10.Value of internal stratification analysis of abdominal wall muscles in predicting complications after orthotopic liver transplantation
Xin SHI ; Chongxiao LIANG ; Bei ZHANG ; Jiping WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(2):314-321
ObjectiveTo divide the muscle into different subzones according to different density ranges using the stratified analysis on the basis of myosteatosis, and to investigate the effect of muscle density changes on complications (Clavien-Dindo grade ≥Ⅲ) after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for the medical records of 145 patients who underwent OLT in The First Hospital of Jilin University from May 2013 to September 2020, and with the plain CT scan images of the largest level of lumbar 3 vertebrae of each patient as the original data, Neusoft Fatanalysis software was used to measure related muscle parameters. The independent-samples t test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between two groups, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between two groups. The chi-square test or Fisher test was for comparison of categorical data between two groups. RIAS software was used to extract clinical features and perform analysis and modeling, and three machine learning models of logistic regression (LR), support vector machine (SVM), and random forest (RFC) were constructed. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, the calibration curve, and the decision curve were plotted for each model to calculate the area under the ROC curve (AUC), sensitivity, specificity, precision, F1 score, and accuracy. ResultsThe three machine learning models of LR-C, SVM-C, and RFC-C were established based on the 7 clinical features before muscle stratification analysis, among which the RFC-C model had an AUC of 0.803, a sensitivity of 0.588, and a specificity of 0.778 in the test set. Among the models of LR-CS, SVM-CS, and RFC-CS established based on the 16 clinical features after muscle stratification analysis, the LR-CS and SVM-CS models had an AUC of 0.852 in the test set, with a sensitivity of 0.765 and 0.706, respectively, and a specificity of 0.889 and 0.926, respectively. Comparison of the AUC, sensitivity, specificity, precision, F1 score, and accuracy of each model in the test set before and after muscle stratification analysis showed that there were improvements in the parameters of the predictive model after muscle stratification analysis. Comparison of the decision curves and calibration curves of each predictive model showed that the LR-CS and SVM-CS models had good efficacy in predicting postoperative complications (Clavien-Dindo grade≥Ⅲ) in OLT patients. ConclusionOn the basis of myosteatosis, the division of the muscle into different subzones according to different densities using the stratified analysis has a certain value in predicting postoperative complications in patients with OLT.

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