1.Active Components of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma and Its Compound in Treatment of Nervous System Diseases: A Review
Weining SONG ; Shuxiang ZHANG ; Fang LU ; Zhize WANG ; Ruyang CHENG ; Shumin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(2):303-313
Nervous system diseases, also known as neuropathies, encompass a wide range of conditions, primarily including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders, as well as depression, subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, vascular dementia, and other neurological diseases. These diseases pose serious threats to the health and lives of patients, bringing heavy burdens to society and families. The pathogenesis of nervous system diseases is highly complex, involving mechanisms such as neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, endoplasmic reticulum stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, brain-derived neurotrophic factor deficiency, reduced cholinergic activity, axonal injury, and demyelination. In recent years, the incidence and mortality of nervous system diseases have been rising annually. Currently, western medicine primarily focuses on symptomatic treatment, often accompanied by many adverse reactions, including lethargy, excessive sedation, dizziness, headaches, tachycardia, liver function damage, metabolic disorders, and incomplete recovery after surgery. As a traditional Chinese medicine, Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma has effects such as promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, cooling the blood, clearing the heart, nourishing the blood, and calming the nerves. It can play a role in the treatment and protection against nervous system diseases through multiple targets, pathways, and mechanisms. Studies have found that the water-soluble phenolic acids and fat-soluble diterpenoid quinones in Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma are the main active ingredients for the treatment of nervous system diseases. This paper summarized the effects of the active components and compounds of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma on nervous system diseases over the past ten years, aiming to provide a theoretical basis and research ideas for the development and application of active components and compounds of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma in nervous system diseases.
2.The mechanism of effective traditional Chinese medicine components and prescriptions in treatment of chronic pancreatitis by intervening against pancreatic stellate cells
Ruyang CHENG ; Weining SONG ; Xin JIANG ; Yehao WANG ; Lin LIU ; Fang LU ; Shumin LIU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(4):793-800
Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent inflammation and progressive damage to pancreatic tissue, and its deterioration may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer in patients with CP, which seriously threatens the health of patients with CP. In recent years, studies on the pathogenesis of CP have mostly focused on the activation of pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) and its role in pancreatic fibrosis. This article elaborates on the mechanism of action of PSCs in CP, summarizes the current status of research on effective traditional Chinese medicine components and prescriptions for intervention of PSCs in the treatment of chronic CP, and proposes the future research directions for effective traditional Chinese medicine components and prescriptions, so as to provide a reference for the clinical treatment of CP patients in the future.
3.Application of PDCA cycle in quality improvement of neonatal resuscitation
Zhi LONG ; Qian WANG ; Fang WU ; Jingjing PAN ; Hongai ZHANG ; Xueqin QING ; Weining MA ; Xiaowen WANG ; Hongtao XU
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2023;38(1):34-37
Objective:To study the effects of plan-do-check-action (PDCA) cycle in quality improvement of neonatal resuscitation.Methods:From 2016 to 2020, the clinical data of neonates born in our hospital were analyzed. Neonates born during 2016 to 2017 were pre-PDCA group and neonates born during 2018 to 2020 were post-PDCA group. PDCA quality improvement included step-by-step, high-frequency and low-dose training, strengthening teamwork and adding equipment.Results:A total of 7 728 live-birth neonates were delivered before PDCA with 319 cases (4.1%) of asphyxia. 10 174 live-birth neonates were delivered after PDCA with 422 cases (4.1%) of asphyxia. The asphyxia rates showed no significant difference between the two groups ( P>0.05). The incidences of severe asphyxia before and after PDCA were both 0.8% without significant difference ( P>0.05). The success rates of resuscitation for severe asphyxia before and after PDCA was 27.9% and 44.9%, respectively, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). The mortality rates within 7 d before and after PDCA were 0.5‰ and 0.1‰ respectively, without significant differences ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The implementation of PDCA cycle and step-by-step, high-frequency, low-dose neonatal resuscitation training can effectively improve the success rate of resuscitation in newborns with severe asphyxia.
4.Phenotypic analysis of patients with Leber congenital amaurosis caused by new gene mutations
Xinhe FANG ; Yan ZHU ; Shiqin YUAN ; Weining RONG ; Xiaoguang WANG ; Xue RUI ; Meijiao MA ; Xunlun SHENG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2022;38(8):668-674
Objective:To identify 3 the disease-causing genes and mutations of Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), and to study the correlation of phenotype and genotype.Methods:A retrospective study. Four LCA patients and seven family members who were diagnosed by eye examination in Ning Xia Eye Hospital of People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region from January to December 2021 were included in the study. Four patients were from 3 unrelated families. Detailed collection of medical history and family history were received. Related ophthalmologic examination were collected and genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood. Whole-exome sequencing method was used for genetic diagnosis. The identified variant was confirmed with Sanger sequencing. Potential pathogenic mutation was analyzed using software and conserved domain analysis and performed co-separated analysis between the family member and the proband.Results:Of the 4 patients, 1 patient was males and 3 patients were females; the age was from 4 to 18 years. Nystagmus were seen in 3 cases, finger pressing eyes and night blindness was seen in 1 cases; electroretinogram showed 4 cases of extinction or near extinction. The foveal reflection was visible in all eyes, and there was no obvious abnormality in the peripheral retina. One eye had strong reflection signal with raised ellipsoid in macular area; two eyes had weak reflection signal faintly visible between retinal layers; 1 eye had increased blood vessel branches, peripheral retinal non-perfusion area with capillary leakage; annular strong autofluorescence in macular area 4 eyes. No obvious abnormality was found in the phenotypes of family members. Genetic testing showed that the proband of pedigree 1 (Ⅱ-1) was found a homozygous missense mutation in c.640A>T (p.C214S) (M1) of PRPH2 gene. The proband of pedigree 2 (Ⅱ-2) was found compound heterozygous mutation in c.1256G>A(p.R419Q) (M2) and c.1A>C (p.M1L) (M3) of TULP1 gene. The proband 3 (Ⅱ-1) and her sister (Ⅱ-2) were both found compound heterozygous mutation in c.1943T>C (p.L648P) (M4) and c.380C>T (p.P127L) (M5) of GUCY2D gene. The parents and sister (Ⅱ-1) of the proband in family 2 and the parents of the proband in family 3 were all carriers of the corresponding heterozygous variant. M1, M3, M4, M5 were novel mutations and unreported. The genotype and disease phenotype were co-segregated within the family. According to the analysis of pedigree and genetic testing results, all 3 families were autosomal recessive inheritance. The amino acid conservation analysis found that M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5 were highly conserved among species. The results of bioinformatics analysis were all pathogenic variants. Conclusions:PRPH2 gene M1, TULP1 gene M3, and GUCY2D gene M4, M5 were novel mutations and not been reported in the literature and database. This research expanded the gene mutation spectrum of LCA. The patients with LCA have available characterristics, including onset age, varying ocular fundus and severe visual impairment.
5.Periodic revalidation of autoverification for blood analysis and its suitability evaluation of application
Yingtong LI ; Xuejun WANG ; Wei XU ; Linlin QU ; Xianqiu CHEN ; Lijing WEI ; Ying WANG ; Hongli SHAN ; Zongxing YANG ; Yue CAI ; Xiaoquan YANG ; Wenrui SUN ; Dan LI ; Yue ZHANG ; Xi WANG ; Jin LIANG ; Jing HUANG ; Jiancheng XU ; Haiyan WANG ; Fang LIU ; Weining JIANG ; Chengming SHANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2020;43(10):1021-1031
Objective:To conduct periodic revalidation of the 15 items and 43 terms autoverification rules of blood analysis after 1 year of application, analyze the application suitability and make the rules improved.Methods:Track the results of 528 010 blood analysis samples of our hospital from August 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020, and analyze the pass rate and interception rate of autoverification; 600 specimens in total were selected randomly for microscope examination, including 300 specimens which touched autoverification rules (1 012 items of autoverification rules) and were intercepted by autoverification and 300 specimens which untouched autoverification rules and were released by autoverification. The abnormal characteristics and unacceptable Delta check of the specimens also need to be concerned at the same time.The false negative rate and false positive rate, true negative rate, true positive rate and pass correct rate of autoverification were verified and compared with the rate of the second phase verification when the autoverification rule was established. The false negative rate, false positive rate, true negative rate and true positive rate of the Delta check rule which 54 716 specimens touched were calculated and compared with the second phase verification rate when the autoverification rule was established.The results of microscopic examination were used as the gold standard for the calculation of the rates, and P<0.05 was considered as a significant difference. The false positive and true positive of 1 012 autoverification rules were analyzed item by item.The false positive and true positive of 108 specimens which touched blast cell autoverification rule were analyzed terms by terms. The mean TAT and median TAT of 528 010 specimens and 193 750 outpatient specimens were calculated respectively, and the report percentages of 528 010 samples that TAT<30, 30-60 and>60 min were calculated respectively. Analyze and evaluate the application suitability of autoverification rules to juge whether they meet the needs of doctors and laboratory. The design process and the rules and application process of autoverification were optimized and improved.Results:The autoverification pass rate was 63.06% (332 971/528 010), the interception rate was 36.94% (195 039/528 010). The false negative rate was 1.00% (1/600), the false positive rate was 12.67% (76/600), the true negative rate was 49% (294/600), the true positive rate was 37.33% (224/600), and the correct rate was 98% (294/300). The pass rate, true negative rate, true positive rate and correct rate of the periodic reverification group were higher than the second phase verification group, the false negative rate and false positive rate were lower than that the second phase verification group. The false negative rate and true positive rate of the Delta check of periodic verification group were lower than that the second phase verification group, the false positive rate and true negative rate were higher than the second phase verification group, there were significant differences in the comparition results. The mean TAT of 528 010 specimens was25 min, and the median TAT was 22 min. The mean TAT of 193 750 outpatient specimens was 23 min, and the median TAT was 20 min. The report percentages of 528 010 samples that TAT<30 min, 30 min-60 min and>60 min were 83.30% (439 819/528 010), 8.00% (42 250/528 010) and 8.70% (45 941/528 010), respectively.Conclusion:The results of periodic revalidation of autoverification after 1 years application show that the 15 items and 43 terms autoverification rules of blood analysis could meet requirements about the accuracy and efficiency of the laboratory, and have a good suitability for application.
6. Gene mutation spectrum analysis of retinitis pigmentosa patients in Ningxia Region of China
Weining RONG ; Rui QI ; Xiaoguang WANG ; Xinhe FANG ; Xunlun SHENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2019;37(9):750-754
Objective:
To analysis the gene mutation spectrum of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) patients in Ningxia Region of China.
Methods:
Fifty-five pedigrees and 74 sporadic RP patients were included in Ningxia Eye Hospital from January 2015 to December 2016.Two hundred unrelated healthy adults were enrolled as normal controls during the same period.The clinical features of patients and their family members were evaluated by ophthalmic examinations, including visual acuity, best corrected visual acuity, fundus examination, optical coherence tomography, fundus fluorescein angiography, and visual field and electroretinogram.The next generation sequencing, PCR and direct sequencing were used to confirm the pathogenic mutation.This study was approved by Ethic Committee of the Ningxia Eye Hospital (NO.20150107), and informed consent was obtained from each subject.
Results:
The mutations were detected in 37 RP pedigrees, 8 pedigrees showed autosomal dominant inheritance and 6 pathogenic genes were confirmed, all the autosomal dominant RP (ADRP) patients carried a single heterozygous mutation.Twenty-five pedigrees were autosomal recessive RP (ARRP) and 12 pathogenic genes were confirmed.Among ARRP patients, the mutations rate of
7.Meta-analysis of Therapeutic Efficacy of TCM External Treatment for Alopecia Areata and Investigation on the Regularity of Prescription Selection and Medicine Use
Ming LEI ; Bin YAO ; Xiaoqian YU ; Fang WANG ; Weining LI
China Pharmacy 2018;29(6):828-832
OBJECTIVE:To systematically evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and safety of TCM external treatment for alopecia areata,and to investigate the regularity of prescription selection and medicine use. METHODS:Retrieved from PubMed,EMBase, Cochrane Library,CBM and CNKI,RCTs about TCM external treatment(trial group)vs. routine regimen(control group)in the treatment of alopecia areata were included. The qualities of included studies were evaluated with modified Jadad scale after literature screening and data extraction. Meta-analysis was conducted by using Rev Man 5.3 statistical software. Frequency statistics and ingredient analysis were conduced among included prescriptions. RESULTS:A total of 21 RCTs were included,involving 2 510 patients. Meta-analysis showed that total response rate of trial group was significantly higher than that of control group,with statistical significance [OR=4.14,95%CI(3.04,5.65),P<0.001]. There was no statistical difference in the incidence of ADR between 2 groups [OR=1.66,95%CI(3.04,5.65),P=0.48]. A total of 20 prescriptions among included 21 RCTs were included after the repeated prescriptions were deleted. Above prescriptions were analyzed statistically;there were 53 ingredients in 20 prescriptions,and the sum of use frequency for those ingredients was 138.The ingredients with high use frequency were Carthamus tinctorius,Platycladus orientalis,Salvia miltiorrhiza;main types of medicines were restoring vital energy,relieving exterior disorder,invigorating blood circulation and eliminating stasis,etc. CONCLUSIONS:TCM external treatment shows good therapeutic efficacy and safety. Medicines are mainly used for restoring vital energy,invigorating blood circulation and eliminating stasis.
8.Analysis of the genotype and phenotye in 3 pedigrees with Stargardt disease
Weining RONG ; Runqing MA ; Xinhe FANG ; Xunlun SHENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2018;36(7):544-548
Objective To analyze the relationship between genotype and phenotype in 3 pedigrees with Stargardt disease.Methods Three pedigrees with Stargardt disease were included in Ningxia Eye Hospital from January 2017 to September 2017.The clinical features of patients and other family members were evaluated by ophthalmic examinations,including visual acuity,best corrected visual acuity (BCVA),fundus examination,optical coherence tomography (OCT),fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) and electroretinogram (ERG).The periphery blood sample of 5 ml from patients and 1 family member with normal phonotye in each family were collected.The next generation sequencing,PCR and direct sequencing were used to confirm the disease-causing mutation.The relationship between genotype and phenotype was analyzed.This study was approved by Ethic Committee of Ningxia Eye Hospital and informed consent was obtained from each subject.Results In 3 Stargardt pedigrees,2 pedigrees showed autosomal recessive inheritance,and 1 pedigree was pseudodominant inheritance.Five mutations on ABCA4 gene were detected and p.F2188S and p.Y345C were novel muations.All pedigrees carried two heterozygous mutation.The onset age of the patients were adolescence except just one patient who suffered at the age of 50 years old.The visual acuity was severely affected and the OCT indicated different degrees of macular atrophy.The results of the ocular fundus photography and the FFA were variable.Conclusions The patients with stargardt disease often carry heterozygous mutation on ABCA4 gene and available characteristics,including early onset age,varying ocular fundus and severe visual impairment.Next generation sequencing technique shows the advantages of rapid and high efficiency in the diagnosis of Stargardt disease.
9.Imaging of endolymphatic spaces of internal ear in aged patients suffering from Meniere's disease
Xuhui LIU ; Weining HUANG ; Xixi MENG ; Fang LIU ; Min CHEN ; Yuan FU ; Chen ZHANG ; Yuanyuan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2017;36(3):306-310
Objective The research aimed at evaluating whether non-invasive endolymphatic MR imaging could be used in aged patients(≥60 years)suffering from Meniere's disease.Methods Under guidance of nasal endoscopy,a diluted gadopentetate dimeglumine injection was administrated through eustachian tube into mid-ear cavity in four patients (≥60 years old) suffered from Meniere's disease.3D-FLAIR MRI scan was performed one day after the administration.Results The administration succeeded through eustachian tube into mid-ear cavity in those four patients.A rise of fluid level on tympanic membrane while administrating a diluted gadopentetated meglumine injection was observed.Imaging of inner ear endolymphatic spaces were visible in vestibule and cochlea in imaging of patient 1.As to patient 2,in cochlea the scala tympani of the first and second turns were enhanced while scala vestibule weren't;Vestibules couldn't be recognized.In images of patient 3,the scala tympani of the three turns in cochlea were enhanced while scala vestibule weren't;Vestibules couldn't be recognized.For Patient 4,in cochlea the scala tympani of the first turn were enhanced while scala vestibule weren't,and the second turn was partially enhanced;and endolymphatic space of vestibule could be distinguished from perilymphatic space.Conclusions This technique could be adopted in investigation of Meniere's disease in elderly patients.MR imaging of endolymphatic spaces in vestibule and cochlea can be visualized,which may partially provide data for diagnosis of Meniere's disease.
10.Clinical observation of keyhole neurovascular decompression on diagnosis and treatment of vestibular paroxysmia
Fang LIU ; Chengzhong WEI ; Luansen XU ; Weining HUANG
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2015;(11):575-577
[ABSTRACT]OBJECTIVETo evaluate the diagnostic value and curative effect of keyhole neurovascular decompression with local anesthesia for vestibular paroxysmia.METHODSOf 40 patients with trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, 8 of them combined with vestibular paroxysmia underwent keyhole neurovascular decompression under local anesthesia to explore the vascular compression of acoustic nerve root and have the neurovascular decompression. The evaluation of the vertigo after operation was performed with symptom report card. The patients were followed-up for 36 to 61 months. RESULTSThe vessels compressing the root zone of the vestibular nerve were found in 8 patients with vestibular paroxysmia, of whom 7 patients had the vascular compression vertigo induced during operation and the vertigo was disappeared after operation, moreover, one patient had no vascular compression vertigo induced during operation and the vertigo was not changed after operation. With the average follow-up of 57 months, of 8 patients with vestibular paroxysmia, 7 patients had no recurrence of the vertigo, and the effective control rate was 87.5%.CONCLUSION Local anesthesia keyhole neurovascular decompression was not only an effective way for treating vestibular paroxysmia and controlling the vertigo, but also had certain clinical significance in the diagnosis of vestibular paroxysmia.

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