1.Exploring Pathogenesis and Treatment Principles of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Based on Spleen-mitochondria Correlation
Shiyi WANG ; Miao YU ; Xinyao HE ; Zi WANG ; Haijun LUAN ; Yibo SUN ; Haotong WANG ; Linlin WANG ; Lijian PANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):258-264
According to the Qi-blood-body fluid theory and the association between the spleen in visceral manifestation theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and mitochondria in modern cellular biology, it is proposed that the role of the spleen in generating and transforming Qi and blood is analogous to the energy-producing function of mitochondria—both serving as fundamental power sources for vital activities of the human body. The spleen governs transportation and transformation, playing a critical role in energy metabolism and the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Similarly, mitochondria are vital for maintaining physiological functions such as cellular energy supply, cell survival, and overall human metabolism. Furthermore, spleen deficiency is closely linked to mitochondrial dysfunction. Accordingly, mitochondrial energy conversion and substance metabolism are regarded as the microscopic essence of the spleen's function in transportation and transformation. Spleen deficiency and mitochondrial dysfunction contribute to the formation of pathological products such as phlegm-turbidity and blood stasis. This aligns with the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with Qi deficiency as the root cause and phlegm-turbidity and blood stasis as the manifestations. Therefore, the integrative treatment of COPD should follow the therapeutic principle of invigorating the spleen and reinforcing healthy Qi, while also resolving phlegm and removing blood stasis to address both root cause and manifestations. This approach can improve the mitochondrial function, regulate energy metabolism, and reduce oxidative stress levels to alleviate COPD symptoms, slow down disease progression, and improve prognosis. By integrating the holistic concept of TCM with molecular mechanisms of modern medicine, this paper explores the pathogenesis and therapeutic principles of COPD from the spleen-mitochondria correlation. It not only provides a new direction for the modern development of TCM and the integration of Chinese and Western medicine but also offers a theoretical foundation for the integrated treatment of chronic, complex age-related diseases.
2.Animal Model of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Intervention Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Jiyu ZOU ; Lijian PANG ; Tianjiao WANG ; Ningzi ZANG ; Zhongxue ZHAO ; Yongming LIU ; Qi SI ; Tianya CAO ; Xuenan MA ; Ying WANG ; Jiaran WANG ; Xiaodong LYU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):294-303
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as one of the three major causes of death, is a complex systemic disease with high prevalence, high mortality, high disability, frequent acute exacerbations, and a variety of pulmonary complications. The pathogenesis is complex. Western medicine has no effective specificity scheme for a complete cure. However, multiple-component and multiple-target characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) demonstrate significant advantages in COPD treatment through multi-link, multi-pathway, and multi-mechanism intervention. Therefore, exploring the essence of COPD pathogenesis and discovering effective TCM treatment drugs through the application of TCM principles and prescriptions is a key focus of modern research. Animal models are of paramount importance in medical research. It is the first consideration to select appropriate animals, adopt reasonable modeling methods to replicate stable animal models that closely resemble the clinical manifestations and pathophysiological characteristics of COPD, and use appropriate evaluation methods to determine the success of COPD animal models in experimental research. The core of experimental research lies in observing the intervention effect of TCM on COPD animal models, exploring the specific pathways and regulatory mechanisms of TCM on COPD disease, and finding TCM monomers, single herbs, and TCM formulas with definite curative effects. At present, animal model research on COPD mainly involves model establishment, model evaluation, efficacy observation, mechanism exploration, and other aspects. In recent years, there has been no systematic organization, update, and reflection on the relevant research on TCM intervention in COPD animal models. This study reviewed the selection of animals for the COPD model, methods for establishing COPD animal models, model evaluation methods, and the intervention effects of TCM on COPD animal models. It aims to grasp the current research status and identify existing problems for further improvement, in order to provide evidence and support for scientific research and clinical treatment of COPD.
3.Exploring Pathogenesis and Treatment Principles of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Based on Spleen-mitochondria Correlation
Shiyi WANG ; Miao YU ; Xinyao HE ; Zi WANG ; Haijun LUAN ; Yibo SUN ; Haotong WANG ; Linlin WANG ; Lijian PANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):258-264
According to the Qi-blood-body fluid theory and the association between the spleen in visceral manifestation theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and mitochondria in modern cellular biology, it is proposed that the role of the spleen in generating and transforming Qi and blood is analogous to the energy-producing function of mitochondria—both serving as fundamental power sources for vital activities of the human body. The spleen governs transportation and transformation, playing a critical role in energy metabolism and the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Similarly, mitochondria are vital for maintaining physiological functions such as cellular energy supply, cell survival, and overall human metabolism. Furthermore, spleen deficiency is closely linked to mitochondrial dysfunction. Accordingly, mitochondrial energy conversion and substance metabolism are regarded as the microscopic essence of the spleen's function in transportation and transformation. Spleen deficiency and mitochondrial dysfunction contribute to the formation of pathological products such as phlegm-turbidity and blood stasis. This aligns with the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with Qi deficiency as the root cause and phlegm-turbidity and blood stasis as the manifestations. Therefore, the integrative treatment of COPD should follow the therapeutic principle of invigorating the spleen and reinforcing healthy Qi, while also resolving phlegm and removing blood stasis to address both root cause and manifestations. This approach can improve the mitochondrial function, regulate energy metabolism, and reduce oxidative stress levels to alleviate COPD symptoms, slow down disease progression, and improve prognosis. By integrating the holistic concept of TCM with molecular mechanisms of modern medicine, this paper explores the pathogenesis and therapeutic principles of COPD from the spleen-mitochondria correlation. It not only provides a new direction for the modern development of TCM and the integration of Chinese and Western medicine but also offers a theoretical foundation for the integrated treatment of chronic, complex age-related diseases.
4.Animal Model of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Intervention Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Jiyu ZOU ; Lijian PANG ; Tianjiao WANG ; Ningzi ZANG ; Zhongxue ZHAO ; Yongming LIU ; Qi SI ; Tianya CAO ; Xuenan MA ; Ying WANG ; Jiaran WANG ; Xiaodong LYU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):294-303
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as one of the three major causes of death, is a complex systemic disease with high prevalence, high mortality, high disability, frequent acute exacerbations, and a variety of pulmonary complications. The pathogenesis is complex. Western medicine has no effective specificity scheme for a complete cure. However, multiple-component and multiple-target characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) demonstrate significant advantages in COPD treatment through multi-link, multi-pathway, and multi-mechanism intervention. Therefore, exploring the essence of COPD pathogenesis and discovering effective TCM treatment drugs through the application of TCM principles and prescriptions is a key focus of modern research. Animal models are of paramount importance in medical research. It is the first consideration to select appropriate animals, adopt reasonable modeling methods to replicate stable animal models that closely resemble the clinical manifestations and pathophysiological characteristics of COPD, and use appropriate evaluation methods to determine the success of COPD animal models in experimental research. The core of experimental research lies in observing the intervention effect of TCM on COPD animal models, exploring the specific pathways and regulatory mechanisms of TCM on COPD disease, and finding TCM monomers, single herbs, and TCM formulas with definite curative effects. At present, animal model research on COPD mainly involves model establishment, model evaluation, efficacy observation, mechanism exploration, and other aspects. In recent years, there has been no systematic organization, update, and reflection on the relevant research on TCM intervention in COPD animal models. This study reviewed the selection of animals for the COPD model, methods for establishing COPD animal models, model evaluation methods, and the intervention effects of TCM on COPD animal models. It aims to grasp the current research status and identify existing problems for further improvement, in order to provide evidence and support for scientific research and clinical treatment of COPD.
5.Analysis of Evidence Map of Traditional Chinese Medicine lntervention in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Xingyuan WANG ; Ningzi ZANG ; Lijian PANG ; Xiaodong LYU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(3):842-855
Objective To apply the evidence mapping system,the evidence of traditional Chinese medicine related research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease intervention was identified,described and evaluated.Methods CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,SinoMed,PubMed,Web of Science,Cochrane Library and other databases were searched before November 2023 to obtain systematic review/meta-analysis/network meta-analysis.The AMSTAR 2 scale was used to evaluate the quality of the included studies.Results A total of 111 systematic reviews/Meta-analysis/network Meta-analysis were included.In the observation group,most of them were treated with traditional Chinese medicine decoction,and the treatment methods were mostly warming,eliminating,clearing and so on.Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease could increase lung function and 6-minute walking distance(6WMD),improve efficiency and arterial oxygen partial pressure(PaO2),relieve clinical symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients.According to the evaluation results of AMSTAR 2 scale,the overall methodological quality of systematic review/Meta-analysis was not high,and there was a lack of sufficient evidence to support the efficacy of TCM treatment.Conclusion Traditional Chinese medicine has a certain effect on the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,but the quality of evidence included in the literature needs to be improved.In the future,high-quality research should be carried out to provide evidence-based evidence.
6.Analysis of Evidence Map of Traditional Chinese Medicine lntervention in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Xingyuan WANG ; Ningzi ZANG ; Lijian PANG ; Xiaodong LYU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(3):842-855
Objective To apply the evidence mapping system,the evidence of traditional Chinese medicine related research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease intervention was identified,described and evaluated.Methods CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,SinoMed,PubMed,Web of Science,Cochrane Library and other databases were searched before November 2023 to obtain systematic review/meta-analysis/network meta-analysis.The AMSTAR 2 scale was used to evaluate the quality of the included studies.Results A total of 111 systematic reviews/Meta-analysis/network Meta-analysis were included.In the observation group,most of them were treated with traditional Chinese medicine decoction,and the treatment methods were mostly warming,eliminating,clearing and so on.Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease could increase lung function and 6-minute walking distance(6WMD),improve efficiency and arterial oxygen partial pressure(PaO2),relieve clinical symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients.According to the evaluation results of AMSTAR 2 scale,the overall methodological quality of systematic review/Meta-analysis was not high,and there was a lack of sufficient evidence to support the efficacy of TCM treatment.Conclusion Traditional Chinese medicine has a certain effect on the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,but the quality of evidence included in the literature needs to be improved.In the future,high-quality research should be carried out to provide evidence-based evidence.
7.Research progress in animal models of COPD related comorbidity
Yuwei CUI ; Ningzi ZANG ; Yongming LIU ; Lijian PANG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2025;33(10):1492-1503
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)is a common but preventable and treatable lung disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation.Comorbidities related to COPD have recently received widespread attention because of their serious effects on the quality of life and prognosis of patients,and their role in promoting the malignant development of COPD.Experimental animal models provide a key for studying the pathogenesis of COPD and its related comorbidities and for exploring effective treatment methods.This review summarizes the modeling methods and research progress into experimental animal models of COPD-related comorbidities,to provide references and guidance for future clinical research and screening of animal models of related comorbidities.
8.Discussion on the Correlation Between the Structure-Activity Imbalance of Lung Collaterals and the Biomechanical Properties of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Yongming LIU ; Yuanyu LIANG ; Lijian PANG ; Ningzi ZANG ; Jingyu WANG ; Jiyu ZOU ; Jiaran WANG ; Zhongxue ZHAO ; Yu ZHENG ; Xiaodong LYU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(4):931-938
Guided by the pathogenesis of"structure-activity imbalance of lung collaterals",this paper proposes that structure-activity imbalance of lung collaterals is the initial factor of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF)and elucidates the pathogenesis of abnormal changes in biomechanical properties of IPF.It is postulated that the changes of biomechanical properties of lung tissue are closely related to the injury of lung qi collaterals,the abnormal mechanical stress are closely related to the injury of lung blood collaterals,and the biomechanical response of intrapulmonary resident cells is closely related to the structure-activity imbalance of lung collaterals,which ultimately leading to abnormal increase in lung tissue stiffness and progressive scarring formation in lung tissue.Integrating traditional pathogenesis concepts with microscopic pathological changes,and the in-depth exploration of the correlation between the structure-activity imbalance of lung collaterals and the biomechanical properties of IPF can provide direction for exploring IPF medical-engineering cross research,which are of great significance for enriching the syndrome and treatment system of lung collateral diseases.
9.Research progress in animal models of COPD related comorbidity
Yuwei CUI ; Ningzi ZANG ; Yongming LIU ; Lijian PANG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2025;33(10):1492-1503
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)is a common but preventable and treatable lung disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation.Comorbidities related to COPD have recently received widespread attention because of their serious effects on the quality of life and prognosis of patients,and their role in promoting the malignant development of COPD.Experimental animal models provide a key for studying the pathogenesis of COPD and its related comorbidities and for exploring effective treatment methods.This review summarizes the modeling methods and research progress into experimental animal models of COPD-related comorbidities,to provide references and guidance for future clinical research and screening of animal models of related comorbidities.
10.Pathogenesis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Modulating Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Jiyu ZOU ; Tianjiao WANG ; Ningzi ZANG ; Yongming LIU ; Lijian PANG ; Linlin WANG ; Xiaodong LYU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):287-298
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as a chronic respiratory disease that can be prevented and intervened but cannot be completely cured, has increasing incidence and mortality rates year by year, often complicated by one or more comorbidities. However, there is currently no specific treatment available. Therefore, the healthcare issues related to COPD are urgent and prominent. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) delays the progression of COPD through multiple mechanisms, pathways, and targets. As a result, exploring the pathogenesis of COPD and identifying TCM treatment approaches and effective prescriptions are key issues that urgently need to be addressed in clinical practice. In TCM, COPD is categorized into syndromes such as "cough", "asthma", and "lung distension". It is believed that the deficiency in the origin runs through the entire disease. When external pathogens invade, Qi becomes disordered, and phlegm and blood stasis begin to accumulate, leading to an excess condition in the manifestation. Modern medicine research on the pathogenesis of COPD mainly involves aspects such as inflammatory response, oxidative stress, autophagy imbalance, and aging. Studies have found that Chinese medicine monomers, single herbs, and compound prescriptions can improve COPD by inhibiting inflammation, reducing oxidative damage, correcting autophagy, and delaying aging. However, there is no study that intuitively organizes the various pathogenesis mechanisms of COPD and their interrelationships. At the same time, research on the therapeutic effects of TCM on COPD primarily focuses on exploring a single mechanism or pathway, without integrating multiple mechanisms, pathways, and targets. Additionally, there are very few studies that summarize the corresponding relationships between the various pathogenesis mechanisms of COPD and the regulatory effects and signaling pathways of Chinese medicine. This study, for the first time, combines the latest literature in China and abroad to explain the various pathogenesis mechanisms of COPD and their interrelationships using a combination of graphs, text, and tables. It also outlines the signaling pathways, targets, and mechanisms of Chinese medicine monomers, single herbs, and compound prescriptions in regulating COPD, in order to provide new ideas and strategies for the in-depth research and systematic treatment of COPD with TCM.

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