1.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
2.NIR-II-activated whole-cell vaccine with ultra-efficient semiconducting diradical oligomers for breast carcinoma growth and metastasis inhibition.
Yijian GAO ; Yachao ZHANG ; Yujie MA ; Xiliang LI ; Yu WANG ; Huan CHEN ; Yingpeng WAN ; Zhongming HUANG ; Weimin LIU ; Pengfei WANG ; Lidai WANG ; Chun-Sing LEE ; Shengliang LI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(2):1159-1170
High-performance phototheranostics with combined photothermal therapy and photoacoustic imaging have been considered promising approaches for efficient cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, developing phototheranostic materials with efficient photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE), especially over the second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm), remains challenging. Herein, we report an ultraefficient NIR-II-activated nanomedicine with phototheranostic and vaccination capability for highly efficient in vivo tumor elimination and metastasis inhibition. The NIR-II nanomedicine of a semiconducting biradical oligomer with a motor-flexible design was demonstrated with a record-breaking PCE of 87% upon NIR-II excitation. This nanomedicine inherently features extraordinary photothermal stability, good biocompatibility, and excellent photoacoustic performance, contributing to high-contrast photoacoustic imaging in living mice and high-performance photothermal elimination of tumors. Moreover, a whole-cell vaccine based on a NIR-II nanomedicine with NIR-II-activated performance was further designed to remotely activate the antitumor immunologic memory and effectively inhibit tumor occurrence and metastasis in vivo, with good biosafety. Thus, this work paves a new avenue for designing NIR-II active semiconducting biradical materials as a promising theranostics platform and further promotes the development of NIR-II nanomedicine for personalized cancer treatment.
3.Bioequivalence study of ritonavir tablets in Chinese healthy subjects
Yuan-Yuan XU ; Chuan-Shu WANG ; Shao-Chun CHEN ; Jia-Xiang DING ; Xue-Feng WANG ; He-Yue WANG ; Jing XIE ; Huan ZHOU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(10):1502-1506
Objective To evaluate the bioequivalence of a single oral dose of ritonavir in fasted and fed conditions in healthy Chinese adult subjects with the test and reference formulations.Methods A single-center,open-label,randomized,single-dose,two-periods,two-sequence crossover design was used,and 64 subjects were enrolled in both the fasted and fed groups.The subjects received 100 mg of the test preparation or reference preparation orally per cycle,and the drug concentration of ritonavir in plasma was detected using the high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(HPLC-MS/MS)method.Pharmacokinetic parameters were estimated by a non-compartment model,and SAS 9.4 software was used for statistical analysis.Results Arithmetic mean values of the main pharmacokinetic parameters of the subject formulation of ritonavir tablets and the reference formulation in the fasting group:Cmax were(791.90±400.20)and(809.60±449.14)ng·mL-1;AUC0_t were(6 072.61±2 631.98)and(6 296.30±3 388.95)ng·h·mL-1;AUC0-∞ were(6 129.59±2 655.57)and(6 347.26±3 434.12)ng·h·mL-1,respectively.Arithmetic mean values of the main pharmacokinetic parameters of the subject formulation of ritonavir tablets and the reference formulation in the fed group:Cmax were(512.37±233.60)and(521.74±223.87)ng·mL-1;AUC0_t were(4 203.43±2 221.33)and(4 200.13±1 993.50)ng·h·mL-1;AUC0_∞ were(4 259.21±2 266.88)and(4 259.63±2 044.12)ng·h·mL-1.The 90%confidence intervals for the geometric mean ratios of Cmax,AUC0_t and AUC0_∞ of the prototype drug ritonavir in plasma after oral administration of 100 mg of the test and reference formulations of ritonavir tablets under fasting and fed conditions fell within the 80.00%to 125.00%equivalence interval.Conclusion The test and reference formulations of ritonavir tablets were bioequivalent under fasting and postprandial conditions.
4.Analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution Types of Nonspecific Low Back Pain and the Influencing Factors for the Thickness of Ligamentum Flavum
Zhou-Hang ZHENG ; Yu ZHANG ; Long CHEN ; Dong-Chun YOU ; Wei-Feng GUO ; Xing-Ming LIU ; Huan CHEN ; Rong-Hai WU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(5):1103-1108
Objective To investigate the distribution of the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)constitution types in the patients with nonspecific low back pain(NLBP)and to explore the correlation of the thickness of ligamentum flavum with the age,body mass index(BMI),gender,the presence of diabetes mellitus,and the grading of hypertension.Methods Sixty patients with NLBP admitted to Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital from January 2023 to June 2023 were selected as the study subjects.The TCM constitution types of the patients were identified,the thickness of the ligamentum flavum at lumbar vertebrae 4/5 segment(L4/5)disc level was measured by computerized tomography(CT)scanning,and the patients'age,genders,TCM constitution types,BMI,the presence or absence of diabetes mellitus,and hypertension grading were recorded.Correlation analysis and linear regression analysis were used for the exploration of the relevant influencing factors for the thickness of the ligamentum flavum of patients with NLBP.Results(1)The average thickness of ligamentum flavum in the 60 patients with NLBP was(2.60±0.72)mm.(2)The TCM constitutions of NLBP patients were classified into four types,of which blood stasis constitution was the most common,accounting for 21 cases(35.0%),followed by 19 cases(31.7%)of damp-heat constitution,12 cases(20.0%)of phlegm-damp constitution,and 8 cases(13.3%)of qi deficiency constitution.(3)The results of correlation analysis showed that BMI,gender,TCM constitution type and the presence or absence of diabetes mellitus had no influence on the thickness of ligamentum flavum in NLBP patients(P>0.05),while the age and hypertension grading had an influence on the thickness of ligamentum flavum(P<0.01).(4)The results of linear regression analysis showed that the age had an influence on the thickness of the ligamentum flavum(b = 0.034,t = 6.282,P<0.01),while the influence of the hypertension grading had no influence on the thickness of the ligamentum flavum(P>0.05).Conclusion The TCM constitution type of NLBP patients is predominated by blood stasis constitution,the thickness of ligamentum flavum is significantly affected by the age,and hypertension may be a potential factor affecting the thickness of ligamentum flavum.
5.Effects of Erhuang Quzhi Granules Combined with Silibinin Capsules on Fatty Liver Index,Inflammatory Factors and Autophagy-Related Gene Levels in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Ping CHEN ; Xiao-Qing GONG ; Xiao-Hong LI ; Chun-Yan YIN ; Jia-Huan TENG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(6):1422-1429
Objective To investigate the effects of Erhuang Quzhi Granules combined with Silibinin Capsules on fatty liver index,inflammatory factors and autophagy-related gene levels in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD).Methods A total of 126 patients with NAFLD of phlegm blended with blood stasis type were randomly divided into control group and observation group,with 63 cases in each group.The control group was treated with oral use of Silibinin Capsules,and the observation group was treated with oral use of Erhuang Quzhi Granules on the basis of treatment for the control group.The course of treatment lasted for 3 months.Before and after treatment,the two groups were observed in the changes of fatty liver index,and the levels of inflammatory factors of interleukin 6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-α),liver function and blood lipid indicators of alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),γ-glutamyl transpeptidase(GGT),total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),and autophagy-related genes of autophagy-related gene 7(ATG7)and myosin-like BCL2 binding protein(Beclin 1).After treatment,the clinical efficacy and safety of the two groups were evaluated.Results(1)After 3 months of treatment,the total effective rate of the observation group was 90.48%(57/63),and that of the control group was 71.43%(45/63).The intergroup comparison(tested by chi-square test)showed that the efficacy of the observation group was significantly superior to that of the control group(P<0.01).(2)After treatment,the fatty liver index of the two groups was significantly decreased compared with that before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease of fatty liver index in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.01).(3)After treatment,the serum levels of inflammatory factors of IL-6 and TNF-α in the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease of serum IL-6 and TNF-α levels in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).(4)AAfter treatment,the serum levels of liver function indicators of ALT,AST and GGT in the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease of serum ALT,AST and GGT levels in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).(5)After treatment,the serum levels of blood lipids of TG,TC and LDL-C in the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment(P<0.05),and the serum HDL-C level was significantly higher than that before treatment(P<0.05).The decrease of serum TG,TC and LDL-C levels and the increase of serum HDL-C level in the observation group were significantly superior to those in the control group(P<0.05).(6)After treatment,the serum levels of autophagy-related genes of ATG7 and Beclin 1 in the two groups were significantly higher than those before treatment(P<0.05),and the increase of serum ATG7 and Beclin 1 levels in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).(7)During the medication,no liver or kidney function damage or serious adverse reactions were found in the two groups.Conclusion Erhuang Quzhi Granules combined with Silibinin Capsules are effective for the treatment of NAFLD patients with phlegm blended with blood stasis type,which is helpful to relieve the symptoms of fatty liver,reduce the levels of inflammatory factors,improve liver function and blood lipid levels,and regulate the expression of autophagy-related genes.
6.Clinical Efficacy of"Triple-posture Positive Bone-setting"Chiropractic Manipulation Combined with Tongluo Huoxue Formula for the Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis of Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis Type
Long CHEN ; Zhou-Hang ZHENG ; Yu ZHANG ; Meng-Shu WANG ; Zhao-Yuan ZHANG ; Wei-Feng GUO ; Huan CHEN ; Xing-Ming LIU ; Dong-Chun YOU ; Rong-Hai WU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(6):1450-1456
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of"triple-posture positive bone-setting"chiropractic manipulation combined with Tongluo Huoxue Formula for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis(LSS)with qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome.Methods Sixty patients with LSS of qi deficiency and blood stasis type were randomly divided into trial group and control group,with 30 cases in each group.The trial group was treated with"triple-posture positive bone-setting"chiropractic manipulation(a chiropractic manipulation performed under the positive cooperation of the patients at three postures)combined with Tongluo Huoxue Formula,while the control group was treated with"triple-posture positive bone-setting"chiropractic manipulation combined with conventional western medicine.The course of treatment for the two groups covered 4 weeks.Before and after treatment,the patients of the two groups were observed in the changes of pain visual analogue scale(VAS)score,Japanese Orthopedic Association(JOA)score of lumbar function,Oswestry Disability Index(ODI)score,straight-leg raising test results and serum interleukin 6(IL-6)and C-reactive protein(CRP)levels.After treatment,the clinical efficacy and safety of the two groups were evaluated.Results(1)After 4 weeks of treatment,the total effective rate of the trial group was 96.67%(29/30)and that of the control group was 63.33%(19/30).The intergroup comparison(tested by Fisher's exact test)showed that the clinical efficacy of the trial group was significantly superior to that of the control group(P<0.05).(2)After treatment,the lumbar function indicators of pain VAS scores and ODI scores in the trial group were significantly lower(P<0.05),and the JOA scores were significantly higher than those before treatment(P<0.05),while in the control group,only the ODI scores were significantly lower than those before treatment(P<0.05).The intergroup comparison showed that the decrease of VAS and ODI scores and the increase of JOA scores in the trial group were significantly superior to those in the control group(P<0.05 or P<0.01).(3)After treatment,the Laseque s sign of the trial group was significantly improved compared with that before treatment(P<0.05),while no significant improvement was presented in the control group(P>0.05).The intergroup comparison showed that the improvement of Laseque's sign in the trial group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.01).(4)After treatment,the levels of serum inflammatory factors of IL-6 and CRP in the two groups were lower than those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease of serum IL-6 level in the trial group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05),but CRP level in the two groups after treatment did not differ from that before treatment,no statistically significant difference was shown between the two groups after treatment,either(P>0.05).(5)The incidence of adverse reactions in the trial group was 6.67%(2/30)and that in the control group was 13.33%(4/30),and the intergroup comparison(by Fisher's exact test)showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion The therapeutic effect of"triple-posture positive bone-setting"chiropractic manipulation combined with Tongluo Huoxue Formula exert certain effect for the treatment of LSS patients with qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome,and it has more obvious advantages in improving the lumbar function,promoting the rehabilitation of the patients,and lowering the level of serum inflammatory factors than"triple-posture positive bone-setting"chiropractic manipulation combined with conventional western medication.
7.Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia in specified populations
Guihai CHEN ; Liying DENG ; Yijie DU ; Zhili HUANG ; Fan JIANG ; Furui JIN ; Yanpeng LI ; Chun-Feng LIU ; Jiyang PAN ; Yanhui PENG ; Changjun SU ; Jiyou TANG ; Tao WANG ; Zan WANG ; Huijuan WU ; Rong XUE ; Yuechang YANG ; Fengchun YU ; Huan YU ; Shuqin ZHAN ; Hongju ZHANG ; Lin ZHANG ; Zhengqing ZHAO ; Zhongxin ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2024;29(8):841-852
Clinicians need to focus on various points in the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia.This article prescribed the treatment protocol based on the unique features,such as insomnia in the elderly,women experiencing specific physiologi-cal periods,children insomnia,insomnia in sleep-breathing disorder patients,insomnia in patients with chronic liver and kidney dysfunction.It pro-vides some reference for clinicians while they make decision on diagnosis,differentiation and treat-ment methods.
9.Enhanced recovery after surgery in transurethral surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Jing ZHOU ; Zhu-Feng PENG ; Pan SONG ; Lu-Chen YANG ; Zheng-Huan LIU ; Shuai-Ke SHI ; Lin-Chun WANG ; Jun-Hao CHEN ; Liang-Ren LIU ; Qiang DONG
Asian Journal of Andrology 2023;25(3):356-360
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) measures have not been systematically applied in transurethral surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This study was performed on patients with BPH who required surgical intervention. From July 2019 to June 2020, the ERAS program was applied to 248 patients, and the conventional program was applied to 238 patients. After 1 year of follow-up, the differences between the ERAS group and the conventional group were evaluated. The ERAS group had a shorter time of urinary catheterization compared with the conventional group (mean ± standard deviation [s.d.]: 1.0 ± 0.4 days vs 2.7 ± 0.8 days, P < 0.01), and the pain (mean ± s.d.) was significantly reduced through postoperative hospitalization days (PODs) 0-2 (POD 0: 1.7 ± 0.8 vs 2.4 ± 1.0, P < 0.01; POD 1: 1.6 ± 0.9 vs 3.5 ± 1.3, P < 0.01; POD 2: 1.2 ± 0.7 vs 3.0 ± 1.3, P < 0.01). No statistically significant difference was found in the rate of postoperative complications, such as postoperative bleeding (P = 0.79), urinary retention (P = 0.40), fever (P = 0.55), and readmission (P = 0.71). The hospitalization cost of the ERAS group was similar to that of the conventional group (mean ± s.d.: 16 927.8 ± 5808.1 Chinese Yuan [CNY] vs 17 044.1 ± 5830.7 CNY, P =0.85). The International Prostate Symptom Scores (IPSS) and quality of life (QoL) scores in the two groups were also similar when compared at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after discharge. The ERAS program we conducted was safe, repeatable, and efficient. In conclusion, patients undergoing the ERAS program experienced less postoperative stress than those undergoing the conventional program.
Male
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Humans
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Prostatic Hyperplasia/complications*
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Quality of Life
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Transurethral Resection of Prostate/adverse effects*
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Treatment Outcome
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
10.Research progress in gut-skin axis and its association with traditional Chinese medicine theory.
Yong-Mei GUAN ; Shi-Chun ZHAO ; Qiong LI ; Li-Hua CHEN ; Fei WANG ; Huan-Huan DONG ; Fang WANG ; Xiao-Fan CHEN ; Hua ZHANG ; Wei-Feng ZHU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2023;48(18):4908-4918
Currently, the gut-organ axis has become a hot research topic. As increasing attention has been paid to the role of gut microbiota in the health of organs, the complex and integrated dialogue mechanism between the gastrointestinal tract and the associated microbiota has been demonstrated in more and more studies. Skin as the largest organ in the human body serves as the primary barrier protecting the human body from damage. The proposal of the gut-skin axis has established a bidirectional link between the gut and the skin. The disturbance of gut microbiota can lead to the occurrence of skin diseases, the mechanism of which is complex and may involve multiple pathways in immunity, metabolism, and internal secretion. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM), the connection between the intestine and the skin can be established through the lung, and the interior disorders will definitely cause symptoms on the exterior. This paper reviews the research progress in the gut-skin axis and its correlation with TCM theory and provides ideas and a basis for cli-nical treatment and drug development of skin and intestinal diseases.
Humans
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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Gastrointestinal Tract
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Skin Diseases/drug therapy*
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Gastrointestinal Microbiome

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