1.Comparative Study on Effect of Jingui Shenqiwan and Liuwei Dihuangwan on Reproductive Ability and Brain Function of Normal Mice
Hong SUN ; Fan LEI ; Chenggong LI ; Rui LUO ; Shixian HU ; Bin REN ; Juan HAO ; Yi DING ; Lijun DU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(2):1-14
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of Jingui Shenqiwan (JSW) and Liuwei Dihuangwan (LDW) on the reproductive ability and brain function of normal mice and compare the actions of the two medications. MethodsSeven groups of female and male mice were divided at a ratio of 2∶1. Except for the control group, the other six groups were as follows: a group of both males and females receiving JSW (3.0 g·kg-1), a group of both males and females receiving LDW (4.5 g·kg-1), a group of males receiving water and females receiving JSW, a group of males receiving water while females receiving LDW, a group of females receiving water while males receiving JSW, and a group of females receiving water while males receiving LDW. Each group was administered the drug for 14 days and then caged together at a 2∶1 (female∶male) ratio to detect the number of pregnant mice and calculate the pregnancy rate. Pregnant mice continued receiving the drug until they naturally gave birth, which was followed by the observation of newborn mice, calculation of their average number, and the measurement of the offspring's preference for sugar water and neonatal recognition index. At the end of the experiment, the weights of the thymus and spleen were measured to calculate the organ coefficients, and mRNA or protein expression was analyzed in the brain and testes or ovaries. A 1% sucrose solution was used to examine the euphoria of their brain reward systems, while novel object recognition test (NOR) was applied to assess their memory capabilities. mRNA expression was detected using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) assay, and protein expression was analyzed with Western blot. ResultsCompared with the control group, oral administration of JSW to both male and female mice for 14 days significantly increased the pregnancy rate of female mice on day 2 after being caged together (P<0.05), while LDW showed a trend but no statistical significance. Additionally, compared with the control group, JSW could upregulate the gene expression of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in the thalamus, as well as reproductive stem cell factor (SCF) and tyrosine kinase receptor (c-Kit) in the testes and reproductive stem cell marker mouse vasa homologue (MVH) in the ovaries, upregulate the expression of proteins influencing neuronal functional activity, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), in hippocampal neurons (P<0.05), and enhance sucrose preference in male mice (P<0.05). Compared with the control group, JSW significantly increased sucrose preference and novel object recognition index in offspring mice (P<0.05), which was related to the upregulation of hippocampal dopamine D1 receptor (D1R) and N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (Nmdar) gene expression. Compared with the control group, both JSW and LDW could upregulate the protein expression of glucocorticoid receptor (GR), BDNF, and tyrosine kinase receptor B (TrkB) in the hippocampus of offspring mice (P<0.05). ConclusionJSW significantly enhances the reproductive ability of normal mice, which is not only related to the release of gonadotropin but also associated with its regulation of brain function. Additionally, JSW has a certain regulatory effect on the brain function of the offspring mice.
2.Research progress on pharmacological mechanism of Gastrodiae Rhizoma in the treatment of hypertension
Xiyu HUANG ; Guosheng LUO ; Bin ZHU ; Zhexue HE ; Yongguang HUANG ; Jiafu ZHOU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(13):1791-1796
As a traditional Chinese medicinal herb for pacifying the liver and extinguishing wind, Gastrodiae Rhizoma contains main active ingredients such as gastrodin, gastrodia polysaccharides and gastrodigenin. It exerts the effects of extinguishing wind and relieving convulsions, calming liver yang, dispelling wind and unblocking collaterals, which is highly consistent with the traditional Chinese medicine pathogenesis of hypertension. This paper systematically reviews the pharmacological effects and molecular mechanisms of active ingredients of Gastrodiae Rhizoma, herb pair compatibility, and classic prescriptions in hypertension. It is found that Gastrodiae Rhizoma and its active ingredients can collaboratively exert antihypertensive effects by regulating hemodynamics, oxidative stress, inflammatory response and other pathways, alleviate hypertensive vascular injury, and ameliorate damage to target organs including the heart, brain and kidney induced by hypertension. Compatibility of Gastrodiae Rhizoma with medicinal materials such as Uncaria, Chuanxiong, and Danshen produces remarkable synergistic efficacy against hypertension. Classic prescriptions containing Gastrodiae Rhizoma represented by Tianma gouteng decoction and Banxia baizhu tianma decoction can inhibit inflammation, resist oxidation, and protect vascular endothelium, so as to ameliorate hypertensive vascular injury and lower blood pressure.
3.Research on the digital international communication paths of traditional Chinese medicine culture from the perspective of media materiality
Zheyu ZHANG ; Guangbo LUO ; Bin LIN
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(6):784-790
The global communication order has been profoundly affected by the revolution in communication technologies in recent years, and the evolution of technology and paradigm revolution has ushered in the era of intelligent communication. A deeply mediatized society has subversively changed the information communication patterns of human society and influenced the forms of resource allocation. With the emergence of novel technological terms such as “cloud computing” “metaverse” and “virtual reality” current mainstream communication and media studies tend to categorize media into the virtual world, often ignoring its ubiquitous, profound, and complex materiality. Across different digital social contexts, the “materiality” of the communication activities for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) culture, such as the targeted objects, the communication venues, and the relied-upon bodies, profoundly influenced their occurrence, understanding, and continuation. Starting from the media materiality of TCM and regarding it as the “carrier” of excellent traditional Chinese culture, this paper explored the existing problems and countermeasures in the international communication of TCM culture in the digital era. It aimed to transcend media-centrism and strive to explore an innovative paradigm for the digital international communication path of TCM culture featuring “embodiment-embedment-elevation.”
4.Research progress on pharmacological mechanism of Gastrodiae Rhizoma in the treatment of hypertension
Xiyu HUANG ; Guosheng LUO ; Bin ZHU ; Zhexue HE ; Yongguang HUANG ; Jiafu ZHOU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(13):1791-1796
As a traditional Chinese medicinal herb for pacifying the liver and extinguishing wind, Gastrodiae Rhizoma contains main active ingredients such as gastrodin, gastrodia polysaccharides and gastrodigenin. It exerts the effects of extinguishing wind and relieving convulsions, calming liver yang, dispelling wind and unblocking collaterals, which is highly consistent with the traditional Chinese medicine pathogenesis of hypertension. This paper systematically reviews the pharmacological effects and molecular mechanisms of active ingredients of Gastrodiae Rhizoma, herb pair compatibility, and classic prescriptions in hypertension. It is found that Gastrodiae Rhizoma and its active ingredients can collaboratively exert antihypertensive effects by regulating hemodynamics, oxidative stress, inflammatory response and other pathways, alleviate hypertensive vascular injury, and ameliorate damage to target organs including the heart, brain and kidney induced by hypertension. Compatibility of Gastrodiae Rhizoma with medicinal materials such as Uncaria, Chuanxiong, and Danshen produces remarkable synergistic efficacy against hypertension. Classic prescriptions containing Gastrodiae Rhizoma represented by Tianma gouteng decoction and Banxia baizhu tianma decoction can inhibit inflammation, resist oxidation, and protect vascular endothelium, so as to ameliorate hypertensive vascular injury and lower blood pressure.
5.Effect of Shenge Bushen Capsules and Its Polysaccharides and Flavonoids on Precocious Puberty in Young Mice
Hong SUN ; Fan LEI ; Chenggong LI ; Shixian HU ; Weihua WANG ; Bin REN ; Juan HAO ; Rui LUO ; Lijun DU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):95-103
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of Shenge Bushen Capsules (SBC) on sexual development in normal 3-week-old mice. MethodsThe experiment consisted of two parts. In the first part, mice were divided into four groups: The control group and the low, medium, and high-dose SBC groups (234.7, 469.4, 938.7 mg·kg-1, respectively). In the second part, mice were divided into four groups: Control group, Pseudostellariae Radix polysaccharide (PRP) group, total flavonoids group, and SBC group, all receiving a dose of 469.4 mg·kg-1. After 7 days of administration, the vaginal opening of female mice and the descent of testes and scrotum in male mice, as well as the ovarian and testicular organ indices, were observed. After 4 weeks of administration, female and male mice were housed together for 2 days, and the pregnancy rate of females was monitored. After delivery, the pregnant female mice continued receiving the treatment for 4 weeks, and the sexual development of their offspring, including vaginal opening, testicular descent, and organ indices of ovaries and testes, was observed. Serum sex hormones were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the expression of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and growth hormone (GH) proteins in the hypothalamus was assessed by Western blot. ResultsCompared with the control group, there was no significant effect on the vaginal opening of female mice or the descent of testes in male mice after 7 days of SBC administration. After 4 weeks of administration, the pregnancy rate in the low-dose group was significantly reduced (P<0.05), but no significant effects were observed in the other groups. The three doses of SBC did not significantly affect the ovarian or testicular organ indices, and there was no significant upregulation in the expression of GnRH or GH in the hypothalamus. The primary component of SBC, Pseudostellariae Radix polysaccharide, significantly reduced the vaginal opening in female mice after 7 days of administration (P<0.05). After 4 weeks, the serum estradiol levels of non-pregnant female mice were decreased (P<0.05), but there was no significant effect on the expression of GnRH or GH proteins in the hypothalamus of either male or female mice. Additionally, there were no significant effects on precocious puberty indicators, such as vaginal opening and testicular descent, in the offspring mice. ConclusionSBC does not significantly promote precocious puberty in young mice, and it does not have any noticeable effects on the pregnancy rate of adult mice or the sexual development of their offspring.
6.Application of the novel bag respirator assisted ventilation device in postoperative transport under general anesthesia with laryngeal mask
Qing ZENG ; Li TAN ; Xiangmei YANG ; Yan LUO ; Bin WANG ; Jing YAN
Journal of Chongqing Medical University 2025;50(5):682-687
Objective:To explore the application value of a novel bag respirator assisted ventilation device in postoperative transport under general anesthesia with laryngeal mask.Methods:A total of 133 patients in postoperative transport who underwent elective bron-choscopy or treatment under general anesthesia with laryngeal mask in the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University,from June to August 2023 were selected.The patients were randomly divided into control group(n=65)and experimental group(n=68),and received manual bag respirator assisted ventilation and the novel bag respirator assisted ventilation device during their postop-erative transport,respectively.The pulse oxygen saturation(SpO2),heart rate(HR),and ventilation frequency during transport,trans-port duration,and transport-related adverse events were compared between the two groups.Results:The difference in SpO2 was signifi-cant when comparing the two groups(Fbetween groups=18.588,P<0.001),and the SpO2 of patients in the experimental group was signifi-cantly higher than that of patients in the control group during and after transport(P<0.001).The difference in HR was not significant when comparing the two groups(Fbetween groups=0.089,P=0.766),but it was significant between the control and experimental groups before and after transport(Ftime point=12.430,P<0.001);the HR in the con-trol and experimental groups before and during transport was signifi-cantly lower than that after transport(all P<0.001).The ventilation frequency of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the control group(P<0.001).The transport duration in the ex-perimental group was longer than that in the control group,but the difference was not significant(P=0.987).Both groups successfully completed the trial without transport-related adverse events and achieved safe transport.Conclusion:Compared with the manual bag respirator assisted ventilation technology,the novel bag respirator assisted ventilation device for respiratory support during postopera-tive transport in patients under general anesthesia with laryngeal mask is more able to reduce the impact on the patient's hemodynam-ics and conducive to the maintenance of the patient's stable vital signs,showing a good clinical application value.It is expected to be a safe and effective ventilation method during intrahospital transport in some patients under general anesthesia.
7.Artificial intelligence warning model for urosepsis after upper urinary tract stone surgery:based on clinical multimodal data
Yongwen CHEN ; Xiaoyan LUO ; Yanqiu LIANG ; Yulu WANG ; Baofei TAN ; Yifeng CHEN ; Bin LIANG ; Beiyuan HUANG ; Jiajia WEI ; Zuheng WANG ; Fubo WANG ; Guijian PANG
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2025;46(7):889-897
Objective To construct and validate a prediction model for urosepsis in patients after upper urinary tract stone surgery using various machine learning algorithms.Methods A total of 7 464 upper urinary tract stone patients who underwent surgery at the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University from Jun.2018 to Jun.2023 were enrolled and randomly assigned to training(5 224 cases)or validation sets(2 240 cases)at a ratio of 7∶3.Among them,622(8.33%)cases developed urosepsis postoperatively.Six machine learning algorithms,including extreme gradient boosting(XGBoost),logistic regression,light gradient boosting machine(LightGBM),random forest(RF),adaptive boosting(AdaBoost),and gradient boosting decision tree(GBDT),were used to construct prediction models for postoperative urosepsis.The model's predictive ability and clinical benefits were evaluated using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves,Shapley additive explanation(SHAP)analysis,calibration curves,and decision curve analysis(DCA).Results The clinical features included body mass index(BMI),number of surgeries,heart rate,Barthel index,venous thrombo embolism(VTE)risk assessment,gender,American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA)grade,urinary nitrite,and urinary leukocyte in the models.In the training set,the XGBoost,LightGBM,and RF models performed excellently,with area under curve(AUC)values of ROC curves reaching 1.00.In the validation set,the logistic regression model performed the best,with an AUC value of ROC curve of 0.76,showing good predictive stability and calibration.The AdaBoost and GBDT models followed with AUC values of 0.74 and 0.75,respectively,while the AUC values of the LightGBM,XGBoost,and RF models were 0.71,0.70,and 0.68.In terms of model interpretability,SHAP analysis showed the contribution of variables in a descending order as:heart rate,urinary leukocytes,gender,BMI,Barthel index,VTE risk assessment,urinary nitrite,number of surgeries,and ASA grade.Conclusion A logistic regression model for early risk prediction of postoperative urosepsis in upper urinary tract stone patients has been successfully constructed.This model has good predictive performance and calibration,and can effectively assist clinical diagnosis.
8.Relationship between serum miR-30a-5p,RUNX2 and severity and prognosis of patients with sepsis-induced acute lung injury
Yuan TANG ; Qingqing ZHANG ; Yan LI ; Jian YANG ; Bin LUO ; Boqing WANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(8):948-954
Objective To investigate the relationship between serum microRNA-30a-5p(miR-30a-5p),Runt-associated transcription factor 2(RUNX2)and the severity and prognosis of patients with sepsis-induced acute lung injury(ALI).Methods A total of 193 patients with sepsis-induced ALI(ALI group)and 54 pa-tients with simple sepsis(non-ALI group)admitted to the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical Uni-versity from January 2021 to February 2024 were selected,and the patients with sepsis-induced ALI were di-vided into a mild ALI group(57 cases),a moderate ALI group(64 cases),and a severe ALI group(72 cases)according to the oxygenation index,and were divided into a death group(71 cases)and a survival group(122 cases)according to the 28 day prognosis situation.Serum miR-30a-5p level was detected by real time fluores-cent quantitative PCR,serum RUNX2 level was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and the binding sites of miR-30a-5p and RUNX2 were predicted by online database.Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to analyze the correlation between miR-30a-5p and RUNX2 in patients with sepsis-induced ALI,and Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to analyze the correlation between serum miR-30a-5p,RUNX2 levels and oxygenation index in patients with sepsis-induced ALI.With the prognosis of patients with sepsis-induced ALI as the dependent variable,multivariate unconditional Logistic regression was used to determine their influencing factors,and receiver operating characteristic curve was plotted to evaluate the prognostic val-ue of serum miR-30a-5p and RUNX2 levels in patients with sepsis-induced ALI.Results Compared with the non-ALI group,serum miR-30a-5p level was lower and RUNX2 level was higher in the ALI group(t=-11.749,11.691,P<0.001).There was a binding site between miR-30a-5p and RUNX2 at the 3'-untranslat-ed region 3 348-3 354.miR-30a-5p was negatively correlated with RUNX2 in patients with sepsis-induced ALI(r=-0.759,P<0.001).The level of serum miR-30a-5p increased in the severe ALI group,the moderate ALI group and the mild ALI group in turn(P<0.001),and the level of RUNX2 decreased in the severe ALI group,the moderate ALI group and the mild ALI group in turn(P<0.001).Oxygenation index was negative-ly correlated with serum miR-30a-5p level(r=-0.749,P<0.001),and positively correlated with RUNX2 level in patients with sepsis-induced ALI(r=0.723,P<0.001).Independent protective factors for death in patients with sepsis-induced ALI were increased oxygenation index(OR=0.988,95%CI:0.981-0.996,P<0.05),elevated miR-30a-5p(OR=0.814,95%CI:0.744-0.892,P<0.05),and independent risk factors were increased Sequential Organ Failure Assessment(SOFA)score(OR=1.391,95%CI:1.116-1.734,P<0.05),elevated blood lactate(OR=1.824,95%CI:1.211-2.748,P<0.05),and elevated RUNX2(OR=1.366,95%CI:1.170-1.595,P<0.05).The area under the curve of serum miR-30a-5p and RUNX2 levels combined to predict the death in patients with sepsis-induced ALI was 0.895(95%CI:0.842-0.934),which was greater than 0.788(95%CI:0.724-0.844)of serum miR-30a-5p and 0.786(95%CI:0.721-0.842)of RUNX2 levels alone(Z=4.015,3.746,P<0.001).Conclusion Increased miR-30a-5p level and decreased RUNX2 level are associated with the aggravation of the disease and the increased risk of death in patients with sepsis-induced ALI.The combination of serum miR-30a-5p and RUNX2 levels has relatively high value in pre-dicting the prognosis of patients with sepsis-induced ALI.
9.Bibliographical cataloging for ancient TCM books
Hongtao LI ; Weina ZHANG ; Lin TONG ; Jingpeng DENG ; Qian ZHAO ; Honglei WANG ; Naiying LIU ; Mei SHI ; Qiang LIU ; Ying LIN ; Xiaohong ZHANG ; Lili FENG ; Mingrui ZHANG ; Yanqiu LUO ; Guangkun CHEN ; Yan DONG ; Bin LI ; Sihong LIU ; Bing LI ; Chen LI ; Meng LI ; Rui WANG ; He LU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(6):729-740
With reference to the Information and Documentation-Resource Description (GB/T 3792-2021) and Bibliographical Description for Ancient Chinese Books (GB/T 3792.7-2008) and other cataloging standards and rules, drawing on the practical experience of cataloging ancient TCM books, Bibliographical Cataloging for Ancient TCM Books was formulated. This standard specifies the entry items and their order of ancient TCM books, cataloging identifier, cataloging text, cataloging information source, and cataloging item details. The standard can provide standardized and unified guiding principles and methods for the work of ancient TCM books, and promote the sharing and utilization of ancient TCM books.
10.Clinical Observation on Fire Needling in Treating Lumbar Disc Herniation of Cold-Damp Type Under the Guidance of Meridian Sinew Theory
Cuilian ZHU ; Shuping LUO ; Xingxing SHEN ; Xuemeng XU ; Bin NIE
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(1):147-152
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of fire needling in treating lumbar disc herniation(LDH)of cold-damp type under the guidance of meridian sinew theory.Methods A total of 70 cases of patients with LDH of cold-damp type were randomly divided into observation group and control group,35 cases in each group,the control group was given conventional acupuncture treatment,and the observation group was treated with fire needling under the guidance of meridian sinew theory on the basis of the treatment of the control group,and the course of treatment covered three courses,one week as a course.After three courses of treatment,the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated,and the changes in the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)scores of pain,the Japanese Orthopedic Association(JOA)scores,and traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome scores of patients in the two groups before and after treatment were observed.Results(1)During the study,there were three cases in the observation group and five cases in the control group were failed to follow-up.Finally,32 cases in the observation group and 30 cases in the control group were included in the efficacy statistics.(2)The total effective rate was 93.75%(30/32)in the observation group and 86.67%(26/30)in the control group.The clinical efficacy of the observation group was superior to that of the control group,and the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(3)After treatment,the VAS and JOA scores of patients in the two groups improved significantly(P<0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(4)After treatment,the TCM scores of the two groups of patients improved significantly(P<0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Under the guidance of the meridian sinew theory,fire needling in treating LDH of cold-damp type can significantly reduce the degree of pain,improve the lumbar function,alleviate LDH-related symptoms,so as to improve the patients'quality of life.

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