1.Herbal Textual Research on Tribuli Fructus and Astragali Complanati Semen in Famous Classical Formulas
Jiaqin MOU ; Wenjing LI ; Yanzhu MA ; Yue ZHOU ; Wenfeng YAN ; Shijun YANG ; Ling JIN ; Jing SHAO ; Zhijia CUI ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(22):241-251
By systematically combing ancient and modern literature, this paper examined Tribuli Fructus and Astragali Complanati Semen(ACS) used in the famous classical formulas from the aspects of name, origin, production area, harvesting and processing, clinical efficacy, so as to provide a basis for the development of famous classical formulas containing such medicinal materials. The results showed that the names of Tribuli Fructus in the past dynasties were mostly derived from its morphology, and there were nicknames such as Baijili, Cijili and Dujili. The name of ACS in the past dynasties were mostly originated from its production areas, and there were nicknames such as Baijili, Shayuan Jili and Tongjili. Because both of them had the name of Baijili, confusion began to appear in the Song dynasty. In ancient and modern times, the main origin of Tribuli Fructus were Tribulus terrestris, and ancient literature recorded the genuine producing areas of Tribuli Fructus was Dali in Shaanxi and Tianshui in Gansu, but today it is mainly cultivated in Anhui and Shandong. The fruit is the medicinal part, harvested in autumn throughout history. There is no description of the quality of Tribuli Fructus in ancient times, and the plump, firm texture, grayish-white color is the best in modern times. Traditional processing methods for Tribuli Fructus included stir-frying and wine processing, while modern commonly used is purified, fried and salt-processed. The ancient records of Tribuli Fructus were spicy, bitter, and warm in nature, with modern research adding that it is slightly toxic. The main effects of ancient and modern times include treating wind disorders, improving vision, promoting muscle growth, and treating vitiligo. The mainstream base of ACS used throughout history is Astragalus complanatus. Ancient texts indicated ACS primarily originated from Shaanxi province. Today, the finest varieties come from Tongguan and Dali in Shaanxi. The medicinal part is the seed, traditionally harvested in autumn. Modern harvesting occurs in late autumn or early winter, followed by sun-drying. Ancient texts valued seeds with a fragrant aroma as superior, while modern standards prioritize plump, uniform and free of impurities. Traditional processing methods for ACS included frying until blackened and wine-frying, while modern practice commonly employs purification methods. In terms of medicinal properties, the ancient and modern records are sweet and warm in nature. Due to originally classified under Tribuli Fructus, its effects were thus regarded as equivalent to those of Tribuli Fructus, serving as the medicine for treating wind disorders, additional functions included tonifying the kidneys and treating vitiligo. The present record of its efficacy is to tonify the kidney and promote Yang, solidify sperm and reduce urine, nourish the liver and brighten the eye, etc. Based on the textual research results, it is suggested that when developing the famous classical formulas of Tribuli Fructus medicinal materials, we should pay attention to the specific reference object of Baijili, T. terrestris and A. complanatus should be identified and selected, and the processing method should be in accordance with the requirements of the formulas.
2.Herbal Textual Research on Chrysanthemum indicum in Famous Classical Formulas
Jing WANG ; Zhen ZENG ; Yanmeng LIU ; Yihan WANG ; Qing MA ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(24):190-199
This article systematically analyzes the historical evolution of the name, origin, medicinal parts, harvesting, processing and others of Chrysanthemi Indici by referring to the herbal medicine, medical books, prescription books and other documents of the past dynasties, combined with the relevant modern research materials, in order to provide a basis for the development of famous classical formulas containing this medicinal herb. According to the research, Chrysanthemi Indici was first recorded under the name Kuyi in Bencao Jingjizhu, with aliases such as Yeshanju, Huangjuzai and Lubianju. The botanical source of Chrysanthemi Indici throughout history was Chrysanthemum indicum of the Asteraceae family. It is now distributed in most areas of China, and since the Qing dynasty, the product from Suichang, Zhejiang has been highly regarded. The whole plant can be used as medicine. According to the natural growth laws, the roots were collected in the first lunar month, leaves in the third, stems in the fifth, flowers in the ninth, and fruits in the eleventh, all of which were dried in the shade. In modern times, Chrysanthemi Indici is harvested during their initial blooming in autumn and winter. Since Bencao Gangmu listed Chrysanthemi Indici as a single medicinal material and clarified that all parts have medicinal value, ancient herbal texts began to record the independent medicinal use of Chrysanthemi Indici Flos, and the use of flowers as medicine has become mainstream. In modern times, the quality of Chrysanthemi Indici Flos is summarized to be best when they are dry, yellow, complete, and fragrant. Because Chrysanthemi Indici has a bitter and pungent taste, and is warm, it can eliminate and disperse, often using the power of alcohol to reach and ascend, and is commonly used to treat carbuncles, boils, and scrofula, with consistent properties and effects throughout ancient and modern times. Based on the research results, it is suggested that Chrysanthemi Indici involved in the formulas can be used as C. indicum, which can be used according to the medicinal parts labeled in the original formulas and the requirements of processing, while those without clear medicinal parts and requirements of processing should be used as the whole plant of the dried raw products.
3.Effect of TRIM59 Expression Interference on Daunorubicin Chemosensitivity of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia K562 Cells and Its Mechanism
Jing WANG ; Zhen-Jie WANG ; Zhan-Xia LI
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(1):45-51
Objective:To investigate the effect of tripipartite motif 59(TRIM59)expression interference on the chemosensitivity of daunorubicin(DNR)in chronic myeloid leukemia(CML)K562 cells and the related molecular mechanism.Methods:The expressions of TRIM59 mRNA in bone marrow tissues of patients with CML and K562 cells were detected by RT-qPCR.Liposome-based transfection technology was used to transfect TRIM59-specific siRNA(si-TRIM59)into K562 cells which then were treated with DNR.The proliferation and apoptosis of cells were detected by CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry,respectively,and the expressions of apoptosis-related protein and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related protein were detected by Western blot.Results:Compared with the bone marrow tissue of CML patients at the time of initial treatment,the expression of TRIM59 mRNA in bone marrow tissue of CML patients at the time of chemotherapy resistance was significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the cell proliferation inhibition rate and apoptosis rate in si-TRIM59 group and DNR group were significantly increased(P<0.05),the expression of Bax,Caspase3 and Cleaved-Caspase3 protein were significantly increased(P<0.05),while the expressions of Bcl-2,Wnt3 α,GSK-3 β protein and the ratio of p-β-catenin/β-catenin were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with si-TRIM59 group and DNR group,the proliferation inhibition rate and apoptosis rate of si-TRIM59+DNR group were significantly increased(P<0.05),the expression of Bax,Caspase3 and Cleaved-Caspase3 protein were significantly increased,while the expression of Bcl-2,Wnt3 α,GSK-3 β protein and the ratio of p-β-catenin/β-catenin were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion:TRIM59 expression interference may enhance the chemosensitivity of K562 cells to DNR,and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
4.An exploratory study of the domestic robotic surgical system for general surgery
Jing YANG ; Zeping ZHANG ; Guoyuan YANG ; Yiyun PENG ; Meijuan SONG ; Weipeng ZHAN ; Hongwei TIAN ; Ming HU ; Changfeng MIAO ; Dongdong CHEN ; Wei FANG ; Wutang JING ; Yuntao MA
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2024;39(9):698-702
Objective:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the domestic robotic surgical system for general surgery.Methods:A prospective single-center, single-arm exploratory study was conducted at Gansu Provincial People's Hospital from Jun 2022 to Oct 2023, enrolling 54 patients undergoing general surgery using domestically produced Toumai? Endoscopic Surgical Robotic System. The primary study endpoint was surgical success rate, and the secondary study endpoints were intraoperative bleeding, operative time, complications, system performance, hospitalization days.Results:In this study, robotic surgery was successfully completed in 52 patients, and in 2 patients undergoing thyroid operation it was converted to open surgery due to bleeding, with a success rate of 96%, no organ injury or death during surgery, and no system failure. The types of surgery included cholecystectomy, radical gastric cancer resection, radical colorectal cancer resection, inguinal hernia repair, partial hepatectomy, total thyroidectomy and choledocho-jejunal anastomosis.Conclusion:The study provides preliminary evidence of the safety and efficacy of the Toumai? Endoscopic Surgical Robotic System for the treatment of general surgical diseases.
5.Effect of health education based on outcome-based concept on self-management ability and glycemic control in hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes
Xiaoyan CHEN ; Jiawei WANG ; Xiujing WANG ; Jing ZHAN ; Jingyan TAN ; Jia LYU ; Qingying TAN ; Lingyu ZHENG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2024;23(6):641-646
Objective:To explore the effect of health education based on outcome-based concept on self-management ability and glycemic control in hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes melittus (T2DM).Methods:A total of 103 T2DM patients admitted in the Endocrinology Department of 903 Hospital of PLA from March 2022 to September 2022 were recruited and randomly divided into study group ( n=52) and control group ( n=51). Routine health education was given to all patients, while additional outcome-based health education was provided by diabetes specialist nurses for the study group during hospitalization. At 12 weeks after discharge, the self-management ability and glycemic control were compared between the two groups. Results:At 12 weeks after discharge, patients in the study group had significantly better self-management ability (dietary control: (4.06±0.75) vs. (3.70±0.88), t=2.50, regular exercise: (3.88±0.62) vs. (3.52±0.94), t=2.30, medical compliance: (4.47±0.51) vs. (4.12±0.64), t=3.14, self blood glucose monitoring: (3.43±0.87) vs. (2.94±0.95), t=2.71, foot care: (3.56±0.57) vs. (2.77±0.87), t=5.42, and management of hyper or hypoglycemia:(3.65±0.72) vs. (3.24±0.96), t=2.48); glycemic control (fasting blood glucose: (6.31±0.90) vs. (6.88±1.37)mmol/L, t=-2.46, 2-h postprandial blood glucose: (8.39±1.64) vs. (9.27±2.50)mmol/L, t=-2.11, HbA1c: (6.76±0.98)% vs. (7.17±0.93)%, t=-2.22). The control rate of HbA1c in the study group was significantly higher and the incidence of hypoglycemia was significantly lower than those in the control group (78.8%(41/52) vs. 58.8%(30/51), χ 2=4.82 and 11.5%(6/52) vs. 29.4%(15/51), χ 2=5.07, respectively). Conclusions:The outcome-based health education can effectively enhance self-management ability and glycemic control in hospitalized type 2 diabetic patients.
6.Epidemiological and etiological characteristics of a death case of meningococcal meningitis
Ran LIU ; Ping LOU ; Zixiang HE ; Mingli FANG ; Shuijiao PENG ; Jing XIANG ; Zhifei ZHAN ; Qiwen ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2024;44(10):899-905
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological and etiological characteristics of a death case of meningococcal meningitis in Hengyang city, Hunan Province in 2024.Methods:Epidemiological investigation of the death case was performed, and samples from the patient and close contacts were collected. Following cultivation and isolation, Neisseria meningitidis ( Nm) strains were analyzed by antimicrobial susceptibility testing, pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), and whole-genome sequencing for analyzing epidemiological and etiological characteristics. Phylogenetic analysis was carried out using core genomic multilocus sequence typing (cgMLST). Results:The case was a 16-year-old high school boarding student with fulminant meningococcal meningitis. He had shock symptoms, and died within 24 h of the onset of symptoms. Six Nm strains were isolated from the patient and his roommates, belonging to two distinct clades. Isolate 144569 from the patient was highly homologous to isolate 144572 from a close contact, both belonging to the highly pathogenic sublineage L44.1 of CC4821. The typical molecular features was C: P1.7-2, 14: F5-101: ST4821 (CC4821). The two strains carried the antimicrobial resistance genes of gyrA-71 and penA-552, indicating reduced susceptibility to quinolone and penicillin, which was with their resistance phenotype. The isolates from four close contacts clustered within the same clade, characterized by the molecular features of B: P1.18-25, 9-18: ST5829 (UA). Conclusions:The death case is caused by Nm serogroup C from highly pathogenic sublineage L44.1 of CC4821. The spread of this isolate has the potential risk of outbreaks of invasive meningococcal disease. It is necessary to enhanced the molecular epidemiological surveillance, particularly focusing on the transmission of multiple serogroups of Nm among adolescents and the increasing exposure risk.
7.Analysis of Whole Exome Sequencing Result in Adult Genetic Diseases
Li ZHANG ; Yaoyi GAO ; Li YU ; Xianhong SHU ; Jingmin ZHOU ; Jing DING ; Chunjiu ZHONG ; Chunyan ZHAN ; Baishen PAN ; Beili WANG ; Wei GUO
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;47(10):1192-1196
Objective:To investigate the effectiveness and feasibility of whole exome sequencing (WES), as a molecular diagnosis technique, for adult patients with genetic diseases.Methods:The present retrospective analysis included 445 adult patients (ages 18-80 years) with suspected genetic diseases who underwent whole exome sequencing (WES) from August 2021 to December 2022. The pathogenicity classification of each variant was assessed in accordance with the recommendations developed by the American Society of Medical Genetics and Genomics.Results:The overall positive rate of WES among adult patients with suspected genetic diseases was 28.08% (125/445). The highest positive rate was observed in the age group of 41-50 years (34.33%, 23/67). Among the diagnosed genetic diseases, those affecting the cardiovascular system (63.16%, 84/133), nervous system (18.05%, 24/133), and endocrine system (13.53%, 18/133) ranked as the top three. The most common genetic diseases identified through WES in adult patients were hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (18.80%, 25/133), dilated cardiomyopathy (16.54%, 22/133), Marfan syndrome (15.04%, 20/133), epilepsy (9.02%, 12/133), and familial hypercholesterolemia (4.51%, 6/133). The main causative genes identified included FBN1 (14.29%, 19/133), MYBPC3 (9.02%, 12/133), MYH7 (9.02%, 12/133), LDLR (3.76%, 5/133), TTN (3.76%, 5/133), and TNNI3 (3.01%, 4/133).Conclusion:Applying the WES technique in clinical practice can improve the diagnostic rate of adult genetic diseases, especially in adult patients with suspected genetic conditions involving the cardiovascular system, nervous system, and endocrine system.
8.Discussion on promoting patent conversion through standardized management in district tertiary hospitals
Ran YI ; Tianyu CAO ; Cuixin ZHAN ; Jing QU ; Yanan ZHAO ; Yingfeng WU
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2024;37(3):210-215
Objective:This study aimed to analyze the specific measures and practical effects of standardizing the management of patent conversion work in a certain district tertiary hospital, aiming to provide valuable references and guidance for improving patent conversion management for other hospitals of the same level.Methods:This study selected a series of standardized management measures taken by the hospital from July 2022 to December 2023 as the research object, including but not limited to the approval process before patent application, the combing and optimization of the approval process of patent conversion application, and the formulation and implementation of the tax reduction system and other policies.Results:The smooth implementation of various standardized management patent transformation measures in the hospital effectively improved the efficiency of patent quality control and patent conversion. Specifically, it was reflected in the shortening of the ″application conversion contract signing″ period, as well as a significant increase in the total number of patent implementation conversions and the total amount of conversion contracts signed.Conclusions:By standardizing the management of hospital patent conversion, not only can the efficiency and success rate of patent conversion be effectively improved, but also can effectively promote the development of hospital innovation and conversion work.
9.Clinical study of Jiaotai Shugan decoction in adjuvant treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated with depression with liver qi stagnation type
Yongjin LIU ; Bo DU ; Huijuan ZHAN ; Jing LIU ; Yan WANG ; Anping WANG ; Ying HUA ; Meixia XIE
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(21):95-98,103
Objective To investigate the clinical effect of Jiaotai Shugan decoction in adjuvant treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)complicated with depression with liver qi stagnation type.Methods From June 2022 to June 2023,90 patients with T2DM complicated with depression with liver qi stagnation type treated in the Second People's Hospital of Lishui City were selected,who were randomly divided into control group and observation group,with 45 cases in each group.Both groups were treated with basic treatment of diabetes,control group was given escitalopram to improve the emotion,while observation group was further given Jiaotai Shugan decoction.After 8 weeks,the clinical effective rate were evaluated by Hamilton depression scale-24(HAMD-24)and patient health questionnaire-9(PHQ-9)scores,the levels of 5-hydroxytrytamine(5-HT),noradrenaline(NE),brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF),fasting blood glucose(FPG),2-hour postprandial blood glucose(2hPG)and haemoglobinA1c(HbA1c)were detected,and adverse reactions were recorded.Results The clinical total effective rates of observation group was higher than that of control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).8 weeks after treatment,HAMD-24 and PHQ-9 scores of observation group were lower than those of control group(P<0.01).The levels of 5-HT,NE and BDNF of observation group were higher than those of control group(P<0.01).The levels of FPG,2hPG and HbA1c in observation group were lower than those in control group(P<0.01);There was no significant difference in adverse reactions between two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Modified Jiaotai Shugan decoction is effective in treating T2DM complicated with depression with liver qi stagnation type,can reduce HAMD-24 and PHQ-9 scores,increase the levels of 5-HT,NE,BDNF,and reduce the levels of FPG,2hPG,HbA1c.There was no obvious adverse reactions.
10.Identification of the Antioxidant of Chrysanthemum morifolium Using Entropy-weighted TOPSIS Method Combined with Spectrum-effect Analysis
Qianqian ZHU ; Shiqin WANG ; Xuxiang ZHOU ; Ruili NIE ; Jianting ZHAN ; Bo WANG ; Jing NIE ; Xiaochuan YE ; Dan LIU
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(6):956-964
Objective To evaluate the antioxidant function of Chrysanthemum morifolium from different origins and to identify their antioxidant material basis.Methods The HPLC fingerprints of the water extracts of C.morifolium from different origins were established.The antioxidant activities of C.morifolium were assayed by measuring the 2.2-diphenyl-l-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH),hydroxyl radical,ABTS,superoxide anion radical scavenging capacity and ferric ion reducing capacity FRAP.Entropy-weighted TOPSIS was used to calculate the weighting coefficients of the single indexes.Grey relational analysis(GRA)and partial least squares were used for spectrum-effect analysis to identify the antioxidant material basis of C.morifolium.Results A total of 16 common peaks were discovered in the fingerprint of the water extracts of 10 batches of C.morifolium,among which 13 common components were identified.All the C.morifolium samples had good antioxidant capacity,and the results of entropy-weighted TOPSIS analysis showed that the ranking of total antioxidant potency of 10 batches of C.morifolium was follows:S1>S8>S3>S5>S4>S10>S7>S2>S9>S6.The peaks of 1-5,9,10,12,14 were positively correlated with the antioxidant activity and the variable influence on projection(VIP)values were greater than 1.The correlation coefficients of these nine peaks in GRA were all greater than 0.7.Conclusion The entropy-weighted TOPSIS method combined with the spectrum-effect analysis could be used to screen out the antioxidant material basis of C.morifolium and the results provide a basis for establishing quality assessment system for C.morifolium based on Quality-markers thus improving the quality control level.

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