1.LIU Shangyi's Experience in Differentiating and Treating Rectal Carcinoma Under the Theory of "Treating Ulcers as Tumors"
Wenqi HUANG ; Bing YANG ; Zhenming XIE ; Jinghui WANG ; Dingxue WANG ; Wenyu WU ; Dongxin TANG ;
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(7):716-719
This paper summarizes the experience of professor LIU Shangyi in differentiating and treating rectal carcinoma from the perspective of "treating ulcers as tumors". It is believed that the manifestations of rectal cancer, such as anal itching, cauliflower-like or ulcerative tumors, and bloody stools, are similar to external skin itching, skin ulceration, swelling, and skin bleeding. Therefore, the treatment principles of sores and ulcers department can be applied to treat tumors. Following the diagnostic and treatment approach of dermatology regarding the clinical typical symptoms, for anal itching, the main treatment is to dispel wind and remove dampness, clear heat to relieve itching, using "skin medicinals" such as Difuzi (Fructus Kochiae) and Baixianpi (Cortex Dictamni), as well as wind medicinals such as Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae) and Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae). For constipation, the method of clearing heat and resolving toxins, unblocking the bowels and discharging heat can be used, commonly using Baitouweng (Radix Pulsatillae), Donglingcao (Herba Rabdosiae Rubescentis) and Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei). In terms of mucosal ulcers, it is critical to differentiate between yin and yang; the treatment of yang ulcers should focus on clearing heat and resolving toxins, commonly using modified Xianfang Huoming Beverage (仙方活命饮); for yin ulcers, emphasis should be placed on removing dampness and resolving phlegm, commonly with modified Yiyi Fuzi Baijiang Powder (薏苡附子败酱散). For bloody stool, differentiation is made between deficiency and excess, with the use of Diyu (Radix Sanguisorbae) and Huaihua (Flos Sophorae) for excess syndrome to cool and stop blee-ding, and both herbs dry-fried until charred combined with liver-tonifying medicinals for deficiency syndrome
2.Immune-Inflammatory Mechanisms and Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention Strategies of Colorectal Cancer Cachexia Based on the "Reinforcing Healthy Qi and Dispelling Pathogen" Theory
Zhenming XIE ; Wenyu WU ; Wenqi HUANG ; Huili SHUI ; Bing YANG ; Dongxin TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(12):1267-1271
This paper explores the immune-inflammatory regulatory mechanism of colorectal cancer cachexia and corresponding traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) intervention strategies based on the TCM theory of reinforcing healthy qi and dispelling pathogenen. It is proposed that depletion of healthy qi is the root cause of colorectal cancer cachexia, while cancer toxins exuberance is the symptomatic manifestation of the disease, and failure of the spleen and stomach is the core pathogenesis. In terms of treatment, a TCM treatment system is constructed based on the principles of reinforcing healthy qi to consolidate the foundation and regulate immunity, and dispelling pathogen to remove toxins and alleviate inflammation. The system clarifies the healty qi-reinforcing method as fortifying spleen and boosting qi to enhance immune function, and nourishing blood and enriching yin to consolidate yin essence and healthy qi. It also emphasizes the pathogen-dispelling method as clearing heat and removing toxins to regulate the secretion of inflammatory cytokines, and promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis to improve the immune microenvironment and microcirculation. This therapeutic approach may provide valuable insights for TCM interventions in colo-rectal cancer cachexia.
3.Pathogenesis and Treatment Strategies of Colorectal Cancer Mediated by Circadian Rhythm Disorder:from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chronomedicine
Zhenming XIE ; Wenqi HUANG ; Wenyu WU ; Huibin CHEN ; Bing YANG ; Dongxin TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(16):1798-1803
Based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) chronomedicine, this paper explores the pathogenesis and treatment strategies of colorectal cancer mediated by circadian rhythm disorders. It is believed that the imbalance of yin and yang is isomorphic to the disorder of biological clock genes, which is the root cause of the disease. The disharmony of ying and wei (营卫) corresponds to the imbalance of immunity and metabolism, which is the pivot of the disease. The disorder of qi movement is related to the imbalance of intestinal barrier, which is the manifestation of the disease. Accordingly, relevant strategies are proposed, including chronochemotherapy regimen that aligns with biological rhythms to enhance efficacy and reduce toxicity, acupuncture based on the ebb and flow of midnight and midday which selects acupoints along meridians to harmonize qi and blood, and a timed medication strategy that matches the disease mechanism by administering drugs at optimal times. These strategies aim to deepen the understanding of the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer mediated by circadian rhythm disorders from the perspective of TCM chronomedicine, thereby providing new ideas for clinical practice.
4.Mechanism of "Inflammation-Metabolism-Immunity" Regulation in Colorectal Cancer Cachexia Based on Theory of "Spleen Functions as Wei (卫) Qi" and Therapeutic Strategy from the Spleen
Zhenming XIE ; Wenyu WU ; Wenqi HUANG ; Jia DENG ; Huili SHUI ; Ailing LIANG ; Dongxin TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(19):2068-2072
Based on the theory of "spleen functions as wei (卫) qi", this paper discusses the mechanism of "inflammation-metabolism-immunity" regulation in colorectal cancer cachexia and the therapeutic strategy. It is proposed that spleen deficiency with failure in transportation, leading to the maldistribution of wei (卫) qi and pathogenic constraint transforming into fire, is the source of inflammation. Spleen deficiency with failure in transportation, leading to the maldistribution of subtle essences and loss of nourishment to the physical body, is the root of metabolic depletion. Spleen deficiency with failure in transportation, leading to wei qi depletion and healthy qi decline, is the cause of immune impairment. Accordingly, a spleen-centered strategy of fortifying the spleen and restoring its defensive function is established. The specific therapeutic approaches include fortifying the spleen and boosting qi, restoring defensive function and securing the exterior to replenish the source of wei qi, with modified Sijunzi Decoction (四君子汤), fortifying the spleen and removing toxin, resolving phlegm and stasis to restrain exuberant internal toxin and constrained fire, with modified Baitouweng Decoction (白头翁汤), activating the spleen and harmonizing the stomach, promoting the transportation and distribution of food essence to correct nutritional and metabolic disorders, with modified Xiangsha Liujunzi Decoction (香砂六君子汤), and fortifying the spleen and nourishing the kidney, replenishing primordial qi and consolidating the root to restore immune competence, with Buzhong Yiqi Decoction (补中益气汤) and Zuogui Beverage (左归饮) as the basic prescription.
5.Mechanism of "Inflammation-Metabolism-Immunity" Regulation in Colorectal Cancer Cachexia Based on Theory of "Spleen Functions as Wei (卫) Qi" and Therapeutic Strategy from the Spleen
Zhenming XIE ; Wenyu WU ; Wenqi HUANG ; Jia DENG ; Huili SHUI ; Ailing LIANG ; Dongxin TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(19):2068-2072
Based on the theory of "spleen functions as wei (卫) qi", this paper discusses the mechanism of "inflammation-metabolism-immunity" regulation in colorectal cancer cachexia and the therapeutic strategy. It is proposed that spleen deficiency with failure in transportation, leading to the maldistribution of wei (卫) qi and pathogenic constraint transforming into fire, is the source of inflammation. Spleen deficiency with failure in transportation, leading to the maldistribution of subtle essences and loss of nourishment to the physical body, is the root of metabolic depletion. Spleen deficiency with failure in transportation, leading to wei qi depletion and healthy qi decline, is the cause of immune impairment. Accordingly, a spleen-centered strategy of fortifying the spleen and restoring its defensive function is established. The specific therapeutic approaches include fortifying the spleen and boosting qi, restoring defensive function and securing the exterior to replenish the source of wei qi, with modified Sijunzi Decoction (四君子汤), fortifying the spleen and removing toxin, resolving phlegm and stasis to restrain exuberant internal toxin and constrained fire, with modified Baitouweng Decoction (白头翁汤), activating the spleen and harmonizing the stomach, promoting the transportation and distribution of food essence to correct nutritional and metabolic disorders, with modified Xiangsha Liujunzi Decoction (香砂六君子汤), and fortifying the spleen and nourishing the kidney, replenishing primordial qi and consolidating the root to restore immune competence, with Buzhong Yiqi Decoction (补中益气汤) and Zuogui Beverage (左归饮) as the basic prescription.
6.STAT1 promotes lipid deposition in tumor-associated macrophages in laryngeal cancer tissues by regulating APOL6 expression
Xiaoming LI ; Yuelin WU ; Zhenming XU ; Weineng FU ; Yuanyuan SUN
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(10):919-925
Objective To investigate the molecular mechanism by which STAT1 regulates the expression of APOL6 in order to mediate lipid deposition in tumor-associated macrophages(TAM)in laryngeal cancer tissues.Methods Real-time polymerase chain reaction,Western blotting,immunohistochemistry,and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays were used to detect the expression levels of STAT1 and APOL6 in laryngeal cancer tissues,as well as the regulatory effect of STAT1 on APOL6 expression.Chromatin immunoprecipitation was used to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying APOL6 regulation by ST AT1.Oil Red O staining was used to evaluate the lipid deposition in TAM.Results The expression levels of STAT1 and APOL6 in laryngeal cancer tissues were significantly higher than those in the adjacent normal tissues(P<0.01).STAT1 transcriptionally activated APOL6 gene expression.STAT1 overexpression sig-nificantly promoted the expression and secretion of APOL6 in laryngeal cancer cells and induced lipid deposition in TAM.Conclusion STAT1 is a novel transcription factor for the APOL6 gene.STAT1 promotes lipid deposition in the TAM of laryngeal cancer tissues by regu-lating APOL6 expression,thereby reshaping the lipid metabolism of TAM.
7.Clinical nursing practice guideline for central venous access device associated skin impairment in cancer patients (2024)
Jia LI ; Yuying FAN ; Zeyin HU ; Mengna LUO ; Zhenming WU ; Maofang XIAO ; Huiying QIN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(8):981-991
Central venous access device associated skin impairment is a common complication of indwelling central venous catheters in cancer patients. To further enhance the standardization of nursing staff's practice of central venous access device associated skin impairment, a clinical nursing practice guideline for central venous access device associated skin impairment in cancer patients was developed through the Delphi expert consultation and expert meeting methods in accordance with the methodology for developing evidence-based nursing practice guidelines. Recommendations cover four aspects of management requirements, assessment, prevention, and management of central venous access device associated skin impairment, providing a practical basis for clinical healthcare professionals to make scientific decisions on central venous access device associated skin impairment.
8.Clinical nursing practice guideline for central venous access device associated skin impairment in cancer patients (2024)
Jia LI ; Yuying FAN ; Zeyin HU ; Mengna LUO ; Zhenming WU ; Maofang XIAO ; Huiying QIN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(8):981-991
Central venous access device associated skin impairment is a common complication of indwelling central venous catheters in cancer patients. To further enhance the standardization of nursing staff's practice of central venous access device associated skin impairment, a clinical nursing practice guideline for central venous access device associated skin impairment in cancer patients was developed through the Delphi expert consultation and expert meeting methods in accordance with the methodology for developing evidence-based nursing practice guidelines. Recommendations cover four aspects of management requirements, assessment, prevention, and management of central venous access device associated skin impairment, providing a practical basis for clinical healthcare professionals to make scientific decisions on central venous access device associated skin impairment.
9.STAT1 promotes lipid deposition in tumor-associated macrophages in laryngeal cancer tissues by regulating APOL6 expression
Xiaoming LI ; Yuelin WU ; Zhenming XU ; Weineng FU ; Yuanyuan SUN
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(10):919-925
Objective To investigate the molecular mechanism by which STAT1 regulates the expression of APOL6 in order to mediate lipid deposition in tumor-associated macrophages(TAM)in laryngeal cancer tissues.Methods Real-time polymerase chain reaction,Western blotting,immunohistochemistry,and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays were used to detect the expression levels of STAT1 and APOL6 in laryngeal cancer tissues,as well as the regulatory effect of STAT1 on APOL6 expression.Chromatin immunoprecipitation was used to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying APOL6 regulation by ST AT1.Oil Red O staining was used to evaluate the lipid deposition in TAM.Results The expression levels of STAT1 and APOL6 in laryngeal cancer tissues were significantly higher than those in the adjacent normal tissues(P<0.01).STAT1 transcriptionally activated APOL6 gene expression.STAT1 overexpression sig-nificantly promoted the expression and secretion of APOL6 in laryngeal cancer cells and induced lipid deposition in TAM.Conclusion STAT1 is a novel transcription factor for the APOL6 gene.STAT1 promotes lipid deposition in the TAM of laryngeal cancer tissues by regu-lating APOL6 expression,thereby reshaping the lipid metabolism of TAM.
10.Vascular haemophilic pseudotumour of the distal femur in an adolescent: a case report and literature review
Runkang ZHANG ; Shuang PENG ; Jitong WU ; Chuan TIAN ; Liang LIANG ; Dengpeng HAN ; Zhenming LIANG ; Shaoke WU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2024;44(15):1034-1039
This case report presents an adolescent patient with type 3 pseudotumor associated with vascular hemophilia (von willebrand disease, VWD) of the femur. The patient experienced weakness and pain in the right knee joint for two months following physical activity, with no apparent history of trauma. Genetic testing identified two compound heterozygous mutations in the von willebrand factor (VWF) gene, consistent with a diagnosis of "VWD type 3". Laboratory results revealed a Factor VIII activity of 2.8%, a negative Factor VIII inhibitor test, VWF activity of 1%, and VWF antigen levels below 3%. The desmopressin infusion test (1 hours and 4 hours) showed VWF levels of less than 1%. Imaging studies revealed an osteolytic lesion in the right distal femoral epiphysis, characterized by discontinuous cortical resorption in the anterior femur, thinning of the medial, lateral, and posterior cortex, prominent sclerotic bands, and extension of the tumor into the distal femoral epiphysis without periosteal reaction. After multidisciplinary consultation, the diagnosis of VWD type 3 pseudotumor of the femur was confirmed. The patient had no history of coagulation factor supplementation and no significant knee trauma. Preoperatively, the VWF level was maintained above 80% with cryoprecipitate infusion. The lesion was surgically debrided, followed by bone grafting with autologous fibula and allograft bone. Postoperative follow-up at 5 months showed good recovery of knee function. Pseudotumor is a rare but serious manifestation of inherited bleeding disorders, predominantly observed in hemophiliacs. Skeletal muscle system pseudotumor in VWD is exceptionally rare, with previous reports limited to the maxilla and mandible. MRI is crucial for the diagnosis of hemophilic pseudotumor, with characteristic findings of peripheral enhancement without central enhancement on enhanced scans. Surgery remains the preferred and effective treatment, with adequate perioperative preparation being essential for success. In this case, a multidisciplinary approach was critical in developing a personalized treatment plan, contributing significantly to the patient's positive outcome.

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