1.Analysis on Theoretical Model and Pharmacological Mechanism of Staged Treatment of Severe Acute Pancreatitis with "Strengthening Healthy Qi to Eliminate Pathogenic Factors"
Wei JIN ; Quanyu DU ; Yang SONG ; Yong CHEN ; Junfeng MO ; Xiaochuan PAN ; Chunrun LI ; Peishu LAN ; Shaohong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(14):195-204
Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is closely related to dysfunction of the spleen-stomach ascent and descent. Due to the influence of modern lifestyle and dietary factors, Qi deficiency in the spleen and stomach has become the pathological basis of SAP. Its pathogenesis is characterized by dampness, heat, pathogenic factors, stasis, stagnation, obstruction, Fu-organs Qi obstruction, pathogenic excess, and healthy Qi deficiency. At different stages of the disease course of SAP, there is a focus on both pathogenic excess and healthy Qi deficiency. It is specifically manifested as Fu-organs stagnation and heat accumulation, as well as pathogenic excess and healthy Qi deficiency, during the systemic inflammatory response phase, intermingling of blood stasis and pathogenic factors, as well as Qi deficiency and blood stasis, during the infection period, and weakness of the spleen and stomach, as well as healthy Qi deficiency and lingering pathogenic factors, during the residual infection period. Based on the theory that "the spleen and stomach are the acquired foundation", a staged treatment method centered on the core principle of "strengthening healthy Qi to eliminate pathogenic factors" was developed. The staged treatment method included "clearing the Fu-organs to expel turbidity, replenishing Qi to harmonize the stomach, activating blood circulation to expel pathogenic factors, replenishing Qi to relieve pain, promoting digestion to stimulate appetite, and replenishing Qi to invigorate the spleen". In clinical practice, Hewei Tongxie mixture, Yikang mixture, and Shiwei Jianpi Xiaoshi powder were selected for staged treatment of SAP. This article systematically summarized the theoretical basis of traditional Chinese medicine, Western medicine foundation, modern pharmacological mechanisms, and clinical application experience of the staged treatment of SAP with "strengthening the healthy Qi to eliminate pathogenic factors", providing new ideas for the treatment of SAP with traditional Chinese medicine.
2.Correlation of plasma T cell subsets and serum IL-6 levels with CT imaging characteristics and their prognostic value in children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
Fuying WANG ; Zhaojin ZENG ; Junfeng PAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(11):1861-1865
Objective To explore the correlation between plasma T cell subsets,serum interleukin-6(IL-6)levels and CT imaging characteristics in children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia(MPP),as well as its predictive value for clinical prognosis.Methods A total of 98 children with MPP were selected as the research subjects and divided into the good prognosis group(n=62)and the poor prognosis group(n=36)according to the clinical prognosis.The correlations between plasma T cell subsets,IL-6 levels,CT imaging characteristics and prognosis were analyzed.The predictive efficacy of plasma T cell subsets and IL-6 levels for poor progno-sis was analyzed.Results The levels of C-reactive protein(CRP),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),IL-6,CD8+and CD19+in the poor prognosis group were significantly higher than those in the good prognosis group,while the levels of CD3+,CD4+,CD4+/CD8+and CD16+/CD56+were significantly lower than those in the good prognosis group(P<0.05).The statistical conditions of CT ima-ging characteristics such as pulmonary consolidation,ground-glass change,involvement of lung lobes ≥ 2,patchy consolidation shad-ows,grid nodular shadows,bronchial wall thickening,hilar lymph node enlargement,pleural effusion,and atelectasis in the poor prognosis group were significantly higher than those in the good prognosis group(P<0.05).CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD4+/CD8+,CD19+,CD16+/CD56+and IL-6 had independent correlations with the above CT imaging characteristics.IL-6,CD8+and CD19+were positively correlated with the risk of poor prognosis,while CD3+,CD4+,CD4+/CD8+and CD16+/CD56+were negatively correlated with the risk of poor prognosis(P<0.05).Individual detection of CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD4+/CD8+,CD19+,CD16+/CD56+,IL-6 and the combined detection of the seven indicators had certain predictive value for the occurrence of poor prognosis in patients[area under the curve(AUC)>0.7].Conclusion Plasma T cell subsets and serum IL-6 levels are important factors influencing the prognosis of children with MPP and are independently related to the CT imaging characteristics.
3.Biomarkers affecting the progression of mild to moderate cognitive impairment after stroke:a non-targeted metabolomics analysis
Zhifeng WANG ; Jiao YANG ; Yujiang XI ; Shuangfeng XU ; Ting SHI ; Junfeng LAN ; Zhihui HAO ; Pengfen HE ; Aiming YANG ; Pan PAN ; Jian WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(24):5116-5126
BACKGROUND:Cognitive impairment is the most common complication after stroke,and its severity is closely related to the patient's prognosis.The prognosis of patients can be significantly improved if the severity of their cognitive impairment is recognized and targeted early.OBJECTIVE:To initially explore potential biomarkers affecting the progression of post-stroke cognitive impairment,thereby providing a richer and unique reference for the study of their pathophysiological mechanisms.METHODS:Using ultra performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry,non-targeted metabolomics analysis was conducted on serum samples from patients with mild and moderate post-stroke cognitive impairment to identify differential metabolites between the two groups.To further validate the diagnostic efficacy of the differential metabolites,the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was used to evaluate their accuracy and sensitivity in distinguishing disease severity.In addition,pathway analysis was conducted on the differential metabolites.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)There were significant differences in metabolic profiles between patients with mild and moderate post-stroke cognitive impairment,and 9 differential metabolites were screened by the receiver operating characteristic curve.(2)Differential metabolite pathway analysis revealed that the metabolic pathways affecting disease progression in patients with mild-to-moderate post-stroke cognitive impairment included tryptophan metabolism,D-amino acid metabolism,biotin metabolism,retinol metabolism,aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis,lysine degradation,protein digestion and uptake,pyrimidine metabolism,cysteine and methionine metabolism,ABC transporter proteins,amino acid biosynthesis,and 2-oxocarboxylic acid metabolism.To conclude,9 potential biomarkers affecting disease progression in patients with mild-to-moderate post-stroke cognitive impairment have been identified,involving 12 metabolic pathways including tryptophan metabolism,D-amino acid metabolism and retinol metabolism.
4.Euphorbia Lathyrol effects expressions of immune factors IL-7,IL-10 and VEGF in renal clear cell neoplasias mice through TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway
Shengyou SONG ; Lei ZHOU ; Lunwei TAI ; Shijie PAN ; Junling JIANG ; Junfeng ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(7):1581-1585,1592
Objective:To investigate the effect of Euphorbia Lathyrol on expressions of IL-7,IL-10 and VEGF in renal clear cell neoplasias(RCCN)mice by regulating TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.Methods:RCCN xenograft mice were established and divided into model group,Euphorbia Lathyrol group and Cisplatin group.Euphorbia Lathyrol group were given 20 mg/kg Euphorbia Lathyrol solution intragastric administration,model group were given 0.9%NaCl gastric feeding,Cisplatin group were given intraperito-neal injection of 4 mg/kg cisplatin solution,then mice weight and tumor volume were recorded.Expressions of TGF-β1,Smad2 and Smad4 were tracked down through Western blot.Expressions of immune factors IL-7 and IL-10 in serum of xenograft mice were detected by ELISA.Expression of VEGF in tumor mass was detected by IHC.Results:After 14 days of administration,compared with model group,the proliferation of tumor grafts in Cisplatin group and Euphorbia Lathyrol group was inhibited(P<0.05),and the expressions of TGF-β1,Smad2,Smad4 protein and VEGF were observably decreased(P<0.05),expressions of IL-7 in serum was increased,while level of IL-10 in serum was decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion:Euphorbia Lathyrol is able to reduce expressions of IL-7,IL-10,as well as VEGF in RCCN xenograft mice by impeding TGF-β1/Smad signaling transduction system.
5.Correlation of plasma T cell subsets and serum IL-6 levels with CT imaging characteristics and their prognostic value in children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
Fuying WANG ; Zhaojin ZENG ; Junfeng PAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(11):1861-1865
Objective To explore the correlation between plasma T cell subsets,serum interleukin-6(IL-6)levels and CT imaging characteristics in children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia(MPP),as well as its predictive value for clinical prognosis.Methods A total of 98 children with MPP were selected as the research subjects and divided into the good prognosis group(n=62)and the poor prognosis group(n=36)according to the clinical prognosis.The correlations between plasma T cell subsets,IL-6 levels,CT imaging characteristics and prognosis were analyzed.The predictive efficacy of plasma T cell subsets and IL-6 levels for poor progno-sis was analyzed.Results The levels of C-reactive protein(CRP),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),IL-6,CD8+and CD19+in the poor prognosis group were significantly higher than those in the good prognosis group,while the levels of CD3+,CD4+,CD4+/CD8+and CD16+/CD56+were significantly lower than those in the good prognosis group(P<0.05).The statistical conditions of CT ima-ging characteristics such as pulmonary consolidation,ground-glass change,involvement of lung lobes ≥ 2,patchy consolidation shad-ows,grid nodular shadows,bronchial wall thickening,hilar lymph node enlargement,pleural effusion,and atelectasis in the poor prognosis group were significantly higher than those in the good prognosis group(P<0.05).CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD4+/CD8+,CD19+,CD16+/CD56+and IL-6 had independent correlations with the above CT imaging characteristics.IL-6,CD8+and CD19+were positively correlated with the risk of poor prognosis,while CD3+,CD4+,CD4+/CD8+and CD16+/CD56+were negatively correlated with the risk of poor prognosis(P<0.05).Individual detection of CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD4+/CD8+,CD19+,CD16+/CD56+,IL-6 and the combined detection of the seven indicators had certain predictive value for the occurrence of poor prognosis in patients[area under the curve(AUC)>0.7].Conclusion Plasma T cell subsets and serum IL-6 levels are important factors influencing the prognosis of children with MPP and are independently related to the CT imaging characteristics.
6.Biomarkers affecting the progression of mild to moderate cognitive impairment after stroke:a non-targeted metabolomics analysis
Zhifeng WANG ; Jiao YANG ; Yujiang XI ; Shuangfeng XU ; Ting SHI ; Junfeng LAN ; Zhihui HAO ; Pengfen HE ; Aiming YANG ; Pan PAN ; Jian WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(24):5116-5126
BACKGROUND:Cognitive impairment is the most common complication after stroke,and its severity is closely related to the patient's prognosis.The prognosis of patients can be significantly improved if the severity of their cognitive impairment is recognized and targeted early.OBJECTIVE:To initially explore potential biomarkers affecting the progression of post-stroke cognitive impairment,thereby providing a richer and unique reference for the study of their pathophysiological mechanisms.METHODS:Using ultra performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry,non-targeted metabolomics analysis was conducted on serum samples from patients with mild and moderate post-stroke cognitive impairment to identify differential metabolites between the two groups.To further validate the diagnostic efficacy of the differential metabolites,the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was used to evaluate their accuracy and sensitivity in distinguishing disease severity.In addition,pathway analysis was conducted on the differential metabolites.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)There were significant differences in metabolic profiles between patients with mild and moderate post-stroke cognitive impairment,and 9 differential metabolites were screened by the receiver operating characteristic curve.(2)Differential metabolite pathway analysis revealed that the metabolic pathways affecting disease progression in patients with mild-to-moderate post-stroke cognitive impairment included tryptophan metabolism,D-amino acid metabolism,biotin metabolism,retinol metabolism,aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis,lysine degradation,protein digestion and uptake,pyrimidine metabolism,cysteine and methionine metabolism,ABC transporter proteins,amino acid biosynthesis,and 2-oxocarboxylic acid metabolism.To conclude,9 potential biomarkers affecting disease progression in patients with mild-to-moderate post-stroke cognitive impairment have been identified,involving 12 metabolic pathways including tryptophan metabolism,D-amino acid metabolism and retinol metabolism.
7.Euphorbia Lathyrol effects expressions of immune factors IL-7,IL-10 and VEGF in renal clear cell neoplasias mice through TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway
Shengyou SONG ; Lei ZHOU ; Lunwei TAI ; Shijie PAN ; Junling JIANG ; Junfeng ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(7):1581-1585,1592
Objective:To investigate the effect of Euphorbia Lathyrol on expressions of IL-7,IL-10 and VEGF in renal clear cell neoplasias(RCCN)mice by regulating TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.Methods:RCCN xenograft mice were established and divided into model group,Euphorbia Lathyrol group and Cisplatin group.Euphorbia Lathyrol group were given 20 mg/kg Euphorbia Lathyrol solution intragastric administration,model group were given 0.9%NaCl gastric feeding,Cisplatin group were given intraperito-neal injection of 4 mg/kg cisplatin solution,then mice weight and tumor volume were recorded.Expressions of TGF-β1,Smad2 and Smad4 were tracked down through Western blot.Expressions of immune factors IL-7 and IL-10 in serum of xenograft mice were detected by ELISA.Expression of VEGF in tumor mass was detected by IHC.Results:After 14 days of administration,compared with model group,the proliferation of tumor grafts in Cisplatin group and Euphorbia Lathyrol group was inhibited(P<0.05),and the expressions of TGF-β1,Smad2,Smad4 protein and VEGF were observably decreased(P<0.05),expressions of IL-7 in serum was increased,while level of IL-10 in serum was decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion:Euphorbia Lathyrol is able to reduce expressions of IL-7,IL-10,as well as VEGF in RCCN xenograft mice by impeding TGF-β1/Smad signaling transduction system.
8.Effects of orthodontic extraction on mesiodistal angulation of lower second molars in patients with early permanent dentition correction
Junfeng LIU ; Xinqiong WANG ; Wenzhong ZHANG ; Yijing LI ; Xiong ZHANG ; Zhuannong ZHAO ; Yuemei PAN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(13):1833-1839
Objective This study aimed to explore the relationship between the spontaneous changes of mesiodistal angulation of lower second molars(L2M)and individual clinical characteristics in patients with early permanent dentition correction.Methods A total of 44 patients with a total of 88 mandibular second molars were included in this study after screening.Based on the frequency distribution histogram of the initial angle of inclina-tion(L2M initial angle)of the L2M crown before treatment,it was divided into three groups:Group A:small angle group,L2M initial angle is 0°~17.5°;Group B:medium angle group,L2M initial angle is 17.5°~42.5°;Group C:large angle group,L2M initial angle is 42.5°~60°.According to whether L2M has erupted and exposed most of the crown,it was divided into erupted group and unerupted group.According to the mandibular plane angle,it can be divided into high angle,low angle,and average angle.CBCT reconstructed panoramic images were used to measure the mesiodistal inclination of L2M and analyze the relationship between each group and the change in mesiodistal inclination angles of L2M.Results After treatment,L2M mesiodistal angulation in the small angle,large angle,non-eruption,and high angle groups became more significant.The angle in the middle angle group was significantly smaller.The L2M mesiodistal angulation in the eruption and average angle group did not change significantly.The angles of ANB,Y-axis,and mandibular plane have no correlation with the initial angle of L2M.Conclusion The L2M in patients with large and high angles is more likely to topple during a correc-tion.During the correction,the L2M tends to approach the normal axial inclination.
9.Galectin-1 Promotes Gastric Carcinoma Progression and Cisplatin Resistance Through the NRP-1/c-JUN/ Wee1 Pathway
Zhengyang PAN ; Guoxi XU ; Yan ZHANG ; Meiling WU ; Jiahui YU ; Xujun HE ; Wei ZHANG ; Junfeng HU
Journal of Gastric Cancer 2024;24(3):300-315
Purpose:
Gastric cancer (GC) is among the deadliest malignancies and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Galectin-1 (Gal-1) is a primary protein secreted by cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs); however, its role and mechanisms of action of Gal-1 in GC remain unclear. In this study, we stimulated GC cells with exogenous human recombinant galectin-1 protein (rhGal-1) to investigate its effects on the proliferation, migration, and resistance to cisplatin.
Materials and Methods:
We used simulated rhGal-1 protein as a paracrine factor produced by CAFs to induce GC cells and investigated its promotional effects and mechanisms in GC progression and cisplatin resistance. Immunohistochemical (IHC) assay confirmed that Gal-1 expression was associated with clinicopathological parameters and correlated with the expression of neuropilin-1 (NRP-1), c-JUN, and Wee1.
Results:
Our study reveals Gal-1 expression was significantly associated with poor outcomes.Gal-1 boosts the proliferation and metastasis of GC cells by activating the NRP-1/C-JUN/ Wee1 pathway. Gal-1 notably increases GC cell resistance to cisplatin The NRP-1 inhibitor, EG00229, effectively counteracts these effects.
Conclusions
These findings revealed a potential mechanism by which Gal-1 promotes GC growth and contributes to chemoresistance, offering new therapeutic targets for the treatment of GC.
10.Application of " Five narrow and one low" aesthetic concept in contour shaping of upper arm and surrounding area
Peng HUANG ; Weifeng PAN ; Junfeng ZOU ; Songyun DENG ; Biaobin LIN
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2024;30(3):272-277
Objective:To put forward a self-created aesthetic concept of " Five narrow and one low" and to evaluate the clinical effect of contouring the upper arm and its surrounding area under this concept.Methods:From January 2020 to January 2023, 55 female patients, aged 20 to 50 (mean age 33.0±6.4) years, had their upper arms and surrounding area contours shaped according to the concept of " five narrow and one low" in Changsha My Like Medical Cosmetology Hospital. Liposuction was performed in the upper arm, scapular area, accessory breast area, and armpit area under local swelling combined with sedation and anesthesia. After liposuction in the medial upper arm, bipolar radiofrequency Body Tite compression was performed. Multiple botulinum toxin injections were performed postoperatively in the bilateral traperius muscles. The maximum circumference and sag distance of upper arm of both sides before and after surgery were measured. Patients′ satisfaction was assessed by satisfaction questionnaire.Results:The patients were followed up for 1-6 months after operation, and the liposuction (minimum-maximum) of 55 cases was (1 200±383) ml. The maximum circumference of the left upper arm was (32.85±4.98) cm before surgery and (27.03±3.13) cm after surgery. The maximum circumference of the left upper arm was reduced by (18.65±2.79) %. The maximum circumferential diameter of the right upper arm was (33.3±5.3) cm before surgery and (27.23±3.30) cm after surgery. The maximum circumferential diameter of the right upper arm was reduced by (18.42±2.84) %. The maximum sag distance of the upper arm was (7.12±2.08) cm before surgery and (4.04±1.22) cm after surgery. The maximum sag distance of the upper arm was reduced by (43.22±4.08) %. All the follow-up patients believed that the aesthetic effect of " five narrow and one low" was achieved, the satisfaction score was 4.62±0.51, and no serious complications occurred.Conclusions:The application of the aesthetic concept of " Five narrow and on low" in the contour shaping of the upper arm and the surrounding aera can achieve a better uniform, smooth and smooth surgical effect.

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