1.Differentiating and Treating Comorbidities of Childhood Asthma in Cold Regions Based on the Theory of "Syndrome-Based Disease Regulation": An Approach from Dampness,Heat,and Phlegm
Meng ZHANG ; Mengdi SHI ; Yijie WANG ; Lujia LIU ; Luodi WANG ; Tingting GUO ; Youpeng WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(16):1793-1797
Childhood bronchial asthma (hereinafter referred to as asthma) is frequently accompanied by comorbidities such as allergic rhinitis, eczema, allergic enteritis, tic disorders, and obesity. Based on the theory of "syndrome-based disease regulation", this paper proposes that dampness, heat, and phlegm constitute the common pathological basis of asthma comorbidities in children living in cold regions. Focusing on the remission stage of asthma, this paper proposes that treatment should emphasize dispersing and draining pathogenic factors, diffusing and unblocking sanjiao (三焦), with clearing heat, draining dampness, and resolving phlegm as the fundamental therapeutic principle. For asthma complicated by allergic rhinitis, Xiebai Wendan Decoction (泻白温胆汤) combined with Cang'erzi Powder (苍耳子散) is recommended. For asthma complicated by eczema, Baiguo Wendan Decoction (白果温胆汤) combined with Yiyi Zhuye Powder (薏苡竹叶散) is applied. For asthma complicated by allergic enteritis, Zhizhu Wendan Decoction (枳术温胆汤) is selected. For asthma complicated by tic disorders, Changyu Wendan Decoction (菖郁温胆汤) is used. And for asthma complicated by obesity, Zexie Wendan Decoction (泽泻温胆汤) is prescribed. This approach aims to achieve the therapeutic goals of "treating different diseases with the same principle" and "regulating both constitution and disease".
2.Protection efficacy of mRNA-based SARS-CoV-2 variant vaccine in non-human primates.
Dongrong YI ; Yongxin ZHANG ; Jing WANG ; Qian LIU ; Ling MA ; Quanjie LI ; Saisai GUO ; Ruifang ZHENG ; Xiaoyu LI ; Xingong LI ; Yijie DONG ; Shuaiyao LU ; Weiguo ZHANG ; Xiaozhong PENG ; Shan CEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(2):934-946
The rapid emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants that evade immunity elicited by vaccination has posed a global challenge to the control of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Therefore, developing countermeasures that broadly protect against SARS-CoV-2 and related sarbecoviruses is essential. Herein, we have developed a lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-encapsulated mRNA (mRNA-LNP) encoding the full-length Spike (S) glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2 (termed RG001), which confers complete protection in a non-human primate model. Intramuscular immunization of two doses of RG001 in Rhesus monkey elicited robust neutralizing antibodies and cellular response against SARS-CoV-2 variants, resulting in significantly protected SARS-CoV-2-infected animals from acute lung lesions and complete inhibition of viral replication in all animals immunized with low or high doses of RG001. More importantly, the third dose of RG001 vaccination elicited effective neutralizing antibodies against current epidemic XBB and JN.1 strains and similar cellular response against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants (BA.1, XBB.1.16, and JN.1) were observed in immunized mice. All these results together strongly support the great potential of RG001 in preventing the infection of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs).
3.Exploration on the Mechanism of Yizhu Wendan Decoction in Treating Eczema Based on GEO Database Combined with Network Pharmacology and Experimental Verification
Yijie WANG ; Tingting GUO ; Yongjun LI ; Ziyi LI ; Meng ZHANG ; Mengdi SHI ; Shengnan GU ; Youpeng WANG ; Zhijun LI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(4):32-41
Objective To explore the mechanism of Yizhu Wendan Decoction in treating eczema through GEO database combined with network pharmacology and experimental verification.Methods TCMSP,BATMAN-TCM and ETCM databases were used to screen the active components of Yizhu Wendan Decoction.Disease target information related to eczema was collected through GEO database.The drug-component-target network and PPI network were constructed by intersections of active component targets and disease targets.GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses were performed using DAVID database.CCK-8 method was used to screen out the optimal intervention concentration of freeze-dried powder of Yizhu Wendan Decoction.HaCaT cells were divided into control group,model group,Yizhu Wendan Decoction low concentration group,Yizhu Wendan Decoction high concentration group,si-IL-17RA group,si-IL-17RA+Yizhu Wendan Decoction low concentration group,si-IL-17RA+Yizhu Wendan Decoction high concentration group,Dexamethasone group,si-IL-17RA+Dexamethasone group.Each group was given relevant intervention.The expressions of chemokines and inflammatory factors were detected by qPCR.EdU and Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining were used to detect cell proliferation and apoptosis.Western blot was performed to detect the expressions of proteins related to apoptosis,skin barrier and IL-17 signaling pathway.Results By using databases,180 active components of Yizhu Wendan Decoction were obtained.Combined with GEO database microarrays related to eczema(GSE6012 and GSE57225),8 potential targets of Yizhu Wendan Decoction in the treatment of eczema were obtained.KEGG enrichment pathway mainly involved IL-17 signaling pathway,lipid and atherosclerotic,TNF signaling pathway,fluid shear stress and atherosclerotic,etc.When Yizhu Wendan Decoction freeze-dried powder concentration was 100 μg/mL,cell viability was the strongest.Yizhu Wendan Decoction could significantly inhibit the mRNA expressions of chemokines and inflammatory factors CCL17,CCL22,IL-1β,TNF-α,IL-6,IFN-γ,and increase the mRNA expression of IL-4 in eczema.It promoted the proliferation of HaCaT cells,increased the protein expression of Bcl-2,and reduced the protein expressions of Bad and Cleaved Caspase-3,thus inhibiting HaCaT cells apoptosis;promoted the protein expressions of FLG and LOR,and reduced the expression of MMP9,MMP1,CCL2,FOSL1,IL-17RA proteins in IL-17 signaling pathway.Conclusion Yizhu Wendan Decoction can treat eczema with multiple components,multiple pathways and multiple targets,promote the proliferation of HaCaT cells,inhibit their apoptosis,and restore the skin barrier.Its mechanism may be related to inhibiting the activation of IL-17 signaling pathway.
4.Passive stretching improves aging skeletal muscle cells by regulating the AMPK/PGC-1α/FOXO3 signal-ing pathways
Chaoyang GUO ; Yijie LIU ; Shuting LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;40(6):814-821
Objective:To explore the effects of passive distraction training modalities on aging skeletal muscle cells and its underlying mechanisms,and to provide experimental data on effective interventions for patients with severe loss of locomotor capacity in severe skeletal sarcopenia.Method:An in vitro skeletal muscle cell aging model by C2C12 differentiated skeletal muscle cells with D-ga-lactose stimulation were established.Aging skeletal muscle cells were subjected to cyclic stretch(0.5Hz,24h)using an FX-5000 Flex Cell Tension system.Senescence and oxidative stress levels were assessed through mito-chondrial membrane potential,antioxidant content,EdU assay,and β-galactosidase staining.The expression of AMPK/PGC-α/FOXO3 signaling molecules related to muscle cell protein synthesis and decomposition in the cells was analyzed by Western Blot.Result:Passive stretching significantly reduced the positive rate of aging in senescent skeletal muscle cells(18.03%±6.82%)compared with the aging group(42.86%±10.54%,P<0.05).The expression levels of intracellu-lar AMPK and PGC-1α significantly increased after passive stretching,while the expression of FOXO3 de-creased significantly compared to the aging group(P<0.05).In addition,passive stretching increased the mito-chondrial membrane potential but appeared to reduce the antioxidant content in aging skeletal muscle cells,po-tentially related to changes in PGC-1α expression levels.Conclusion:Passive stretching improved the aging state of skeletal muscle cells by modulating the AMPK/PGC-1α/FOXO3 signaling pathway and oxidative stress levels,revealing the great potential of passive stretch-ing as the treatment for severe sarcopenia.
5.Analysis on Publishing Budget Changes of Provincial Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in China from 2021 to 2024
Lieyu HUANG ; Nana LIU ; Yijie WANG ; Ling ZUO ; Fei MO ; Yan GUO
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(2):54-58
Objective:To continuously track the publishing budget of provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)in China and comprehend the management changes in the provincial CDCs based on the financial input.Methods:Publishing budget data for the period 2021—2024 of 31 provincial CDCs and provincial health administrations in China were collected and analyzed from the perspectives of time change and proportion relationship.Results:Statistical analysis revealed that the overall budget income of provincial CDCs in 2024 exceeded that of 2021.Most provincial CDCs in many provinces exhibited high-level growth(some with slight fluctuations),stable growth,and rapid growth in budget income changes.The proportion of provincial CDCs'budget income relative to provincial health administrations steadily increased,and the synergistic relationship mainly manifested as increase in the same direction,but there is a situation of changing from"strong benign"to"weak benign".Conclusion:The development of the budget income for provincial CDCs in China aligns with the imperative to establish a stable public health investment mechanism,reflecting more support towards provincial CDCs in recent years.Future efforts should continue focusing on the synergistic relationship between provincial CDCs and provincial health administrations,so as to provide guidance for the local provincial CDC budget management and provide references for CDCs in other provinces.
6.Exploration on the Mechanism of Yizhu Wendan Decoction in Treating Eczema Based on GEO Database Combined with Network Pharmacology and Experimental Verification
Yijie WANG ; Tingting GUO ; Yongjun LI ; Ziyi LI ; Meng ZHANG ; Mengdi SHI ; Shengnan GU ; Youpeng WANG ; Zhijun LI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(4):32-41
Objective To explore the mechanism of Yizhu Wendan Decoction in treating eczema through GEO database combined with network pharmacology and experimental verification.Methods TCMSP,BATMAN-TCM and ETCM databases were used to screen the active components of Yizhu Wendan Decoction.Disease target information related to eczema was collected through GEO database.The drug-component-target network and PPI network were constructed by intersections of active component targets and disease targets.GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses were performed using DAVID database.CCK-8 method was used to screen out the optimal intervention concentration of freeze-dried powder of Yizhu Wendan Decoction.HaCaT cells were divided into control group,model group,Yizhu Wendan Decoction low concentration group,Yizhu Wendan Decoction high concentration group,si-IL-17RA group,si-IL-17RA+Yizhu Wendan Decoction low concentration group,si-IL-17RA+Yizhu Wendan Decoction high concentration group,Dexamethasone group,si-IL-17RA+Dexamethasone group.Each group was given relevant intervention.The expressions of chemokines and inflammatory factors were detected by qPCR.EdU and Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining were used to detect cell proliferation and apoptosis.Western blot was performed to detect the expressions of proteins related to apoptosis,skin barrier and IL-17 signaling pathway.Results By using databases,180 active components of Yizhu Wendan Decoction were obtained.Combined with GEO database microarrays related to eczema(GSE6012 and GSE57225),8 potential targets of Yizhu Wendan Decoction in the treatment of eczema were obtained.KEGG enrichment pathway mainly involved IL-17 signaling pathway,lipid and atherosclerotic,TNF signaling pathway,fluid shear stress and atherosclerotic,etc.When Yizhu Wendan Decoction freeze-dried powder concentration was 100 μg/mL,cell viability was the strongest.Yizhu Wendan Decoction could significantly inhibit the mRNA expressions of chemokines and inflammatory factors CCL17,CCL22,IL-1β,TNF-α,IL-6,IFN-γ,and increase the mRNA expression of IL-4 in eczema.It promoted the proliferation of HaCaT cells,increased the protein expression of Bcl-2,and reduced the protein expressions of Bad and Cleaved Caspase-3,thus inhibiting HaCaT cells apoptosis;promoted the protein expressions of FLG and LOR,and reduced the expression of MMP9,MMP1,CCL2,FOSL1,IL-17RA proteins in IL-17 signaling pathway.Conclusion Yizhu Wendan Decoction can treat eczema with multiple components,multiple pathways and multiple targets,promote the proliferation of HaCaT cells,inhibit their apoptosis,and restore the skin barrier.Its mechanism may be related to inhibiting the activation of IL-17 signaling pathway.
7.Passive stretching improves aging skeletal muscle cells by regulating the AMPK/PGC-1α/FOXO3 signal-ing pathways
Chaoyang GUO ; Yijie LIU ; Shuting LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;40(6):814-821
Objective:To explore the effects of passive distraction training modalities on aging skeletal muscle cells and its underlying mechanisms,and to provide experimental data on effective interventions for patients with severe loss of locomotor capacity in severe skeletal sarcopenia.Method:An in vitro skeletal muscle cell aging model by C2C12 differentiated skeletal muscle cells with D-ga-lactose stimulation were established.Aging skeletal muscle cells were subjected to cyclic stretch(0.5Hz,24h)using an FX-5000 Flex Cell Tension system.Senescence and oxidative stress levels were assessed through mito-chondrial membrane potential,antioxidant content,EdU assay,and β-galactosidase staining.The expression of AMPK/PGC-α/FOXO3 signaling molecules related to muscle cell protein synthesis and decomposition in the cells was analyzed by Western Blot.Result:Passive stretching significantly reduced the positive rate of aging in senescent skeletal muscle cells(18.03%±6.82%)compared with the aging group(42.86%±10.54%,P<0.05).The expression levels of intracellu-lar AMPK and PGC-1α significantly increased after passive stretching,while the expression of FOXO3 de-creased significantly compared to the aging group(P<0.05).In addition,passive stretching increased the mito-chondrial membrane potential but appeared to reduce the antioxidant content in aging skeletal muscle cells,po-tentially related to changes in PGC-1α expression levels.Conclusion:Passive stretching improved the aging state of skeletal muscle cells by modulating the AMPK/PGC-1α/FOXO3 signaling pathway and oxidative stress levels,revealing the great potential of passive stretch-ing as the treatment for severe sarcopenia.
8.Analysis on Publishing Budget Changes of Provincial Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in China from 2021 to 2024
Lieyu HUANG ; Nana LIU ; Yijie WANG ; Ling ZUO ; Fei MO ; Yan GUO
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(2):54-58
Objective:To continuously track the publishing budget of provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)in China and comprehend the management changes in the provincial CDCs based on the financial input.Methods:Publishing budget data for the period 2021—2024 of 31 provincial CDCs and provincial health administrations in China were collected and analyzed from the perspectives of time change and proportion relationship.Results:Statistical analysis revealed that the overall budget income of provincial CDCs in 2024 exceeded that of 2021.Most provincial CDCs in many provinces exhibited high-level growth(some with slight fluctuations),stable growth,and rapid growth in budget income changes.The proportion of provincial CDCs'budget income relative to provincial health administrations steadily increased,and the synergistic relationship mainly manifested as increase in the same direction,but there is a situation of changing from"strong benign"to"weak benign".Conclusion:The development of the budget income for provincial CDCs in China aligns with the imperative to establish a stable public health investment mechanism,reflecting more support towards provincial CDCs in recent years.Future efforts should continue focusing on the synergistic relationship between provincial CDCs and provincial health administrations,so as to provide guidance for the local provincial CDC budget management and provide references for CDCs in other provinces.
9.Gastrin attenuates sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction by down-regulation of TLR4 expression in macrophages.
Dandong FANG ; Yu LI ; Bo HE ; Daqian GU ; Mingming ZHANG ; Jingwen GUO ; Hongmei REN ; Xinyue LI ; Ziyue ZHANG ; Ming TANG ; Xingbing LI ; Donghai YANG ; Chunmei XU ; Yijie HU ; Hongyong WANG ; Pedro A JOSE ; Yu HAN ; Chunyu ZENG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2023;13(9):3756-3769
Myocardial dysfunction is the most serious complication of sepsis. Sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction (SMD) is often associated with gastrointestinal dysfunction, but its pathophysiological significance remains unclear. The present study found that patients with SMD had higher plasma gastrin concentrations than those without SMD. In mice, knockdown of the gastrin receptor, cholecystokinin B receptor (Cckbr), aggravated lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced cardiac dysfunction and increased inflammation in the heart, whereas the intravenous administration of gastrin ameliorated SMD and cardiac injury. Macrophage infiltration plays a significant role in SMD because depletion of macrophages by the intravenous injection of clodronate liposomes, 48 h prior to LPS administration, alleviated LPS-induced cardiac injury in Cckbr-deficient mice. The intravenous injection of bone marrow macrophages (BMMs) overexpressing Cckbr reduced LPS-induced myocardial dysfunction. Furthermore, gastrin treatment inhibited toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) expression through the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPAR-α) signaling pathway in BMMs. Thus, our findings provide insights into the mechanism of the protective role of gastrin/CCKBR in SMD, which could be used to develop new treatment modalities for SMD.
10.Pathological Networks Involving Dysmorphic Neurons in Type II Focal Cortical Dysplasia.
Yijie SHAO ; Qianqian GE ; Jiachao YANG ; Mi WANG ; Yu ZHOU ; Jin-Xin GUO ; Mengyue ZHU ; Jiachen SHI ; Yiqi HU ; Li SHEN ; Zhong CHEN ; Xiao-Ming LI ; Jun-Ming ZHU ; Jianmin ZHANG ; Shumin DUAN ; Jiadong CHEN
Neuroscience Bulletin 2022;38(9):1007-1024
Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) is one of the most common causes of drug-resistant epilepsy. Dysmorphic neurons are the major histopathological feature of type II FCD, but their role in seizure genesis in FCD is unclear. Here we performed whole-cell patch-clamp recording and morphological reconstruction of cortical principal neurons in postsurgical brain tissue from drug-resistant epilepsy patients. Quantitative analyses revealed distinct morphological and electrophysiological characteristics of the upper layer dysmorphic neurons in type II FCD, including an enlarged soma, aberrant dendritic arbors, increased current injection for rheobase action potential firing, and reduced action potential firing frequency. Intriguingly, the upper layer dysmorphic neurons received decreased glutamatergic and increased GABAergic synaptic inputs that were coupled with upregulation of the Na+-K+-Cl- cotransporter. In addition, we found a depolarizing shift of the GABA reversal potential in the CamKII-cre::PTENflox/flox mouse model of drug-resistant epilepsy, suggesting that enhanced GABAergic inputs might depolarize dysmorphic neurons. Thus, imbalance of synaptic excitation and inhibition of dysmorphic neurons may contribute to seizure genesis in type II FCD.
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