1.Exploration on the Intervention Mechanism of Bushen Zhupai Decoction on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Rats with Insulin Resistance Based on IL-6/PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway
Wenjuan LIN ; He LI ; Shouyue RUI ; Cancan HUANG ; Wenwen WAN ; Rongrong YUAN ; Shuyuan ZHANG ; Xiangyu LIN ; Xiaohua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(6):121-127
Objective To investigate the intervention mechanism of Bushen Zhupai Decoction on polycystic ovary syndrome rats with insulin resistance based on IL-6/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway Methods A rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome with insulin resistance was established by feeding high-fat diet combined with oral administration of letrozole,and the blank group was fed with ordinary diet.The modeled rats were randomly divided into model group,metformin group and Bushen Zhupai Decoction low-,medium-and high-dosage groups.The corresponding intervention were given for 28 days.Fasting blood glucose(FBG)content was detected,and insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR)was calculated.ELISA was used to detect serum fasting insulin(FINS),testosterone(T),estradiol(E2),luteinizing hormone(LH)and follicle stimulating hormone(FSH)contents.HE staining was used to observe the morphology of ovarian tissue.Immunohistochemistry was used to detected the expressions of interleukin(IL)-6,p-PI3K,p-AKT and GLUT4 in ovarian tissue.Western blot was used to detect the protein expressions of IL-6,PI3K,p-PI3K,AKT,p-AKT and GLUT4 in ovarian tissue,while RT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA expressions of IL-6,PI3K,AKT and GLUT4.Results Compared with the blank group,the body mass,FBG,FINS and serum T and LH contents of the model group rats significantly increased(P<0.01),while the serum E2 and FSH contents significantly decreased(P<0.01);ovarian tissue showed polycystic changes,with reduced layers and loose arrangement of granulosa cells,the expression of IL-6 protein and mRNA in ovarian tissue significantly increased(P<0.01),the expressions of p-PI3K,p-AKT and GLUT4 proteins significantly decreased(P<0.01),and the expressions of PI3K,AKT and GLUT4 mRNA significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the body mass of rats in each administration group decreased,and the contents of FBG,FINS and serum T and LH decreased(P<0.01,P<0.05),while the contents of E2 and FSH increased;polycystic changes in ovarian tissue were reduced,mature follicles increased,and granulosa cells were tightly arranged,the expression of IL-6 protein and mRNA in ovarian tissue decreased,the expressions of p-PI3K,p-AKT,GLUT4 protein and PI3K,AKT,GLUT4 mRNA increased.Bushen Zhupai Decoction high-dosage group showed statistical significance(P<0.01).Conclusion Bushen Zhupai Decoction can improve reproductive and metabolic disorders in polycystic ovary syndrome with insulin resistance rats,and its mechanism may be related to inhibiting IL-6 expression,activating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway,and alleviating insulin resistance.
2.Exploration on the Mechanism of Bushen Zhupai Decoction against Ovarian Fibrosis in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Based on IL-17/TRAF6/NF-κB Signaling Pathway
He LI ; Wenjuan LIN ; Shuyuan ZHANG ; Shanzheng LI ; Cancan HUANG ; Rongrong YUAN ; Wenwen WAN ; Shouyue RUI ; Haiyan MAO ; Xiaohua ZHANG ; Quansheng WU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(5):106-113
Objective To explore the mechanism of Bushen Zhupai Decoction in treating ovarian fibrosis in polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)model rats based on IL-17/TRAF6/NF-κB signaling pathway.Methods Totally 60 SPF grade female SD rats were randomly divided into blank group,model group,Yousiyue group and TCM low-,medium-and high-dosage groups,with 10 rats in each group.The PCOS model was replicated by gavage of 1 mg/kg letrozole for 21 days.The Yousiyue group was given a 10 mg/kg solution of drospirenone ethinylestradiol tablets by gavage,TCM low-,medium-and high-dosage groups were given 8.82,17.64 and 35.28 g/kg of Bushen Zhupai Decoction by gavage,once a day for 28 consecutive days.HE and Masson staining were used to observe the morphology of ovarian tissue and ovarian fibrosis,the contents of serum IL-17,IL-18 and IL-1β were detected by ELISA,the mRNA expression of IL-17,TRAF6,NF-κB p65 and TGF-β1 in ovarian tissue were determined by RT-qPCR,the protein expression of TRAF6,NF-κB p65,TGF-β1,α-SMA,E-cadherin and the positive expression of IL-17RA,TRAF6,NF-κB p65,TGF-β1 and α-SMA in ovarian tissue were detected by Western blot and immunohistochemical staining respectively.Results Compared with the blank group,the body mass,ovarian mass and ovarian index significantly increased of rats in model group,with follicular cystic dilation,thinning of granulosa cell layer,and significant increase in fibrosis positive range(P<0.01),the serum contents of IL-17,IL-18 and IL-1β significantly increased(P<0.01),the expressions of IL-17,TRAF6,NF-κB p65,TGF-β1 mRNA and IL-17RA,TRAF6,NF-κB p65,TGF-β1 and α-SMA proteins significantly increased(P<0.01,P<0.05),the expression of E-cadherin protein significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the ovarian index of rats in Yousiyue group and TCM medium-and high-dosage groups significantly decreased(P<0.01,P<0.05),the rats in TCM high-dosage group showed dominant follicles,increased thickness of granulosa cell layer,and significantly reduced fibrosis positive range(P<0.01),the serum contents of IL-17,IL-18 and IL-1β significantly decreased in Yousiyue group and TCM low-,medium-and high-dosage groups(P<0.01),the mRNA expressions of IL-17,TRAF6,NF-κB p65,TGF-β1,and the protein expressions of IL-17RA,TRAF6,NF-κB p65,TGF-β1 and α-SMA in ovarian tissue significantly decreaed in TCM high-dosage group(P<0.01,P<0.05),the expression of E-cadherin protein significantly increased(P<0.01).Conclusion Bushen Zhupai Decoction can decrease the body mass,improve the ovarian index,decrease the expressions of inflammatory factors and improve the status of ovarian fibrosis in PCOS rats.The mechanism may be related to the regulation of IL-17/TRAF6/NF-κB signaling pathway.
3.Exploration on the Mechanism of Bushen Zhupai Decoction against Ovarian Fibrosis in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Based on IL-17/TRAF6/NF-κB Signaling Pathway
He LI ; Wenjuan LIN ; Shuyuan ZHANG ; Shanzheng LI ; Cancan HUANG ; Rongrong YUAN ; Wenwen WAN ; Shouyue RUI ; Haiyan MAO ; Xiaohua ZHANG ; Quansheng WU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(5):106-113
Objective To explore the mechanism of Bushen Zhupai Decoction in treating ovarian fibrosis in polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)model rats based on IL-17/TRAF6/NF-κB signaling pathway.Methods Totally 60 SPF grade female SD rats were randomly divided into blank group,model group,Yousiyue group and TCM low-,medium-and high-dosage groups,with 10 rats in each group.The PCOS model was replicated by gavage of 1 mg/kg letrozole for 21 days.The Yousiyue group was given a 10 mg/kg solution of drospirenone ethinylestradiol tablets by gavage,TCM low-,medium-and high-dosage groups were given 8.82,17.64 and 35.28 g/kg of Bushen Zhupai Decoction by gavage,once a day for 28 consecutive days.HE and Masson staining were used to observe the morphology of ovarian tissue and ovarian fibrosis,the contents of serum IL-17,IL-18 and IL-1β were detected by ELISA,the mRNA expression of IL-17,TRAF6,NF-κB p65 and TGF-β1 in ovarian tissue were determined by RT-qPCR,the protein expression of TRAF6,NF-κB p65,TGF-β1,α-SMA,E-cadherin and the positive expression of IL-17RA,TRAF6,NF-κB p65,TGF-β1 and α-SMA in ovarian tissue were detected by Western blot and immunohistochemical staining respectively.Results Compared with the blank group,the body mass,ovarian mass and ovarian index significantly increased of rats in model group,with follicular cystic dilation,thinning of granulosa cell layer,and significant increase in fibrosis positive range(P<0.01),the serum contents of IL-17,IL-18 and IL-1β significantly increased(P<0.01),the expressions of IL-17,TRAF6,NF-κB p65,TGF-β1 mRNA and IL-17RA,TRAF6,NF-κB p65,TGF-β1 and α-SMA proteins significantly increased(P<0.01,P<0.05),the expression of E-cadherin protein significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the ovarian index of rats in Yousiyue group and TCM medium-and high-dosage groups significantly decreased(P<0.01,P<0.05),the rats in TCM high-dosage group showed dominant follicles,increased thickness of granulosa cell layer,and significantly reduced fibrosis positive range(P<0.01),the serum contents of IL-17,IL-18 and IL-1β significantly decreased in Yousiyue group and TCM low-,medium-and high-dosage groups(P<0.01),the mRNA expressions of IL-17,TRAF6,NF-κB p65,TGF-β1,and the protein expressions of IL-17RA,TRAF6,NF-κB p65,TGF-β1 and α-SMA in ovarian tissue significantly decreaed in TCM high-dosage group(P<0.01,P<0.05),the expression of E-cadherin protein significantly increased(P<0.01).Conclusion Bushen Zhupai Decoction can decrease the body mass,improve the ovarian index,decrease the expressions of inflammatory factors and improve the status of ovarian fibrosis in PCOS rats.The mechanism may be related to the regulation of IL-17/TRAF6/NF-κB signaling pathway.
4.Exploration on the Intervention Mechanism of Bushen Zhupai Decoction on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Rats with Insulin Resistance Based on IL-6/PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway
Wenjuan LIN ; He LI ; Shouyue RUI ; Cancan HUANG ; Wenwen WAN ; Rongrong YUAN ; Shuyuan ZHANG ; Xiangyu LIN ; Xiaohua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(6):121-127
Objective To investigate the intervention mechanism of Bushen Zhupai Decoction on polycystic ovary syndrome rats with insulin resistance based on IL-6/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway Methods A rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome with insulin resistance was established by feeding high-fat diet combined with oral administration of letrozole,and the blank group was fed with ordinary diet.The modeled rats were randomly divided into model group,metformin group and Bushen Zhupai Decoction low-,medium-and high-dosage groups.The corresponding intervention were given for 28 days.Fasting blood glucose(FBG)content was detected,and insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR)was calculated.ELISA was used to detect serum fasting insulin(FINS),testosterone(T),estradiol(E2),luteinizing hormone(LH)and follicle stimulating hormone(FSH)contents.HE staining was used to observe the morphology of ovarian tissue.Immunohistochemistry was used to detected the expressions of interleukin(IL)-6,p-PI3K,p-AKT and GLUT4 in ovarian tissue.Western blot was used to detect the protein expressions of IL-6,PI3K,p-PI3K,AKT,p-AKT and GLUT4 in ovarian tissue,while RT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA expressions of IL-6,PI3K,AKT and GLUT4.Results Compared with the blank group,the body mass,FBG,FINS and serum T and LH contents of the model group rats significantly increased(P<0.01),while the serum E2 and FSH contents significantly decreased(P<0.01);ovarian tissue showed polycystic changes,with reduced layers and loose arrangement of granulosa cells,the expression of IL-6 protein and mRNA in ovarian tissue significantly increased(P<0.01),the expressions of p-PI3K,p-AKT and GLUT4 proteins significantly decreased(P<0.01),and the expressions of PI3K,AKT and GLUT4 mRNA significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the body mass of rats in each administration group decreased,and the contents of FBG,FINS and serum T and LH decreased(P<0.01,P<0.05),while the contents of E2 and FSH increased;polycystic changes in ovarian tissue were reduced,mature follicles increased,and granulosa cells were tightly arranged,the expression of IL-6 protein and mRNA in ovarian tissue decreased,the expressions of p-PI3K,p-AKT,GLUT4 protein and PI3K,AKT,GLUT4 mRNA increased.Bushen Zhupai Decoction high-dosage group showed statistical significance(P<0.01).Conclusion Bushen Zhupai Decoction can improve reproductive and metabolic disorders in polycystic ovary syndrome with insulin resistance rats,and its mechanism may be related to inhibiting IL-6 expression,activating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway,and alleviating insulin resistance.
5.Clinical characteristics and related factors of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complicated by obstructive sleep apnea
Cancan YUAN ; Junwen CHEN ; Ke HU ; Ping LI ; Yeya WANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2021;28(5):671-675
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and related factors of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) complicated by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).Methods:The clinical data of 153 patients with COPD who received treatment in Xiangyang First People's Hospital from July 2018 to December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 101 patients with complete data regarding pulmonary function and polysomnography who met inclusion criteria were selected. They were divided into simple COPD (COPD group, n = 33) and COPD + OSA (OS group, n = 68) groups according to whether they developed OSA. General clinical data, pulmonary function indexes and polysomnography indexes were compared between the COPD and OS groups. Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the degree of airflow limitation and the related factors of COPD combined with OSA. Results:There were more males than females in each group. In the OS group, the proportion of males, body mass index, forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1), forced expiratory volume in 1 second percent predicted (FEV 1%pred), the ratio of FEV 1 to forced vital capacity (FVC), apnea-hypopnea index and oxygen desaturation index in the OS group were 92.6%, 24.0 (23.4, 24.8) kg/m 2, 1.2 (1.2, 1.5) L, 50.0 (49.6, 59.4)%, 49.1 (46.9, 53.0)%, 15.4 (16.4, 25.3) times/h, 14.8 (17.3, 25.6) times/h, respectively, which were significantly higher than those in the COPD group [75.8%, 23.0 (21.6, 23.7) kg/m 2, 0.9 (0.9, 1.1) L, 41.0 (38.3, 49.1) %, 41.9 (39.5, 49.24)%, 1.9 (1.6, 2.4) times/h, 4.0 (3.7, 9.7) times/h, t or U = 4.246, 1 399.000, 1 544.500, 1 483.000, 1 407.000, 2 244.000, 1 915.000, all P < 0.05]. The lowest oxygen saturation at night in the OS group was significantly lower than that in the COPD group [81.5 (79.4, 82.6) % vs. 87.0 (80.2, 86.6) %, U = 758.500, P < 0.05]. There were no significant differences in age, smoking index and forced vital capacity between COPD and OS groups ( t = - 0.963, 1 150.000, - 1.954, all P > 0.05). Correlation and Logistic regression analysis revealed that the risk of severe or very severe airflow limitation was lower in the OS group than in the COPD group ( OR = 0.392, P < 0.05). BMI, FEV 1, FEV 1%pred were the risk factors of COPD combined with OSA ( OR = 1.185, 5.554, 1.034, all P < 0.05). BMI and FEV 1 were the independent risk factors of COPD combined with OSA ( OR = 1.168, 5.248, both P < 0.05). Conclusion:COPD and OSA are more common in males and in patients with higher BMI. OSA patients tend to develop lower degree of airflow limitation and more severe hypoxemia and apnea-hypopnea at night than COPD patients. Apnea-hypopnea index is the protective factor against airflow limitation in COPD. BMI, FEV 1 and FEV 1%pred are the risk factors of COPD combined with OSA. BMI and FEV 1 are the independent risk factors of COPD combined with OSA.
6.Construction of Collaborative Relationship Model between Clinical Pharmacists and Physicians in China
Qiong ZHANG ; Cancan YUAN ; Meiling LENG ; Xiaoyu XI
China Pharmacy 2019;30(5):711-716
OBJECTIVE: To construct a collaborative relationship model between clinical pharmacists and physicians which is suitable for medical situations in China, and to provide guidance and reference for the relevant research. METHODS: Guided by theories relating to collaborative relationship, combined with the existing collaborative theories and practices of collaboration between pharmacists and physicians, the model was constructed through model synthesis, and was revised and improved on the basis of expert interview. Finally, the theory of the model was constructed. RESULTS: The collaborative relationship model of clinical pharmacists and physicians in China (CPPCR) was built, which was composed of five collaborative levels and three types of collaborative factors. Five collaborative levels included collaborative demand germination period, collaborative value identification period, collaborative relationship bonding period, collaborative mode strengthening period and collaborative relationship establishment period, while three types of collaborative factors included individual characteristics, work environment characteristics and interactive characteristics of clinical pharmacists and physicians. CONCLUSIONS: CPPCR is helpful to provide reference and basis for promoting their collaborative relationship and the development of related research.

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