1.Classic Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescriptions in Treatment of Cancer-related Anemia: A Review
Kai YANG ; Dongju HU ; Huiying XIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(2):335-346
Anemia is one of the common accompanying symptoms of tumors. Whether chemotherapy-related anemia (CRA) or anemia caused by the disease itself, it greatly affects patients' survival rate, quality of life, and even their confidence in treatment. Currently, Western medicine mainly treats CRA through blood product transfusion and the use of erythropoietin, which can rapidly increase hemoglobin levels but are associated with strong dependence and short duration of efficacy. Therefore, exploring the theoretical basis, treatment methods, and advantages of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in managing CRA has become a focus of current research. According to recent clinical observations and related reports, TCM demonstrates favorable clinical efficacy in the treatment of CRA. By reviewing literature on classic TCM prescriptions for CRA, this article summarizes clinical cases, relevant pharmacological studies, and possible mechanisms of action. These analyses show that classic TCM prescriptions for CRA are mainly tonifying formulas, primarily those that tonify qi and blood and strengthen the spleen and kidney, and they offer clear therapeutic efficacy, high safety, and the potential to reduce toxicity and enhance effectiveness. In addition to tonifying formulas, modern prescriptions for CRA, such as those that promote blood circulation and remove stasis, promote new blood generation, and exert detoxifying and anticancer effects, have also been confirmed by clinical research to provide good therapeutic outcomes. By summarizing and analyzing the efficacy and mechanisms of classic TCM prescriptions for CRA and the clinical research status of modern formulas, this article aims to provide new strategies for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of CRA.
2.Relationship between serum miR-21 and miR-27b levels and prognosis of patients with renal clear cell carcinoma
Shuang CHEN ; Na YANG ; Yudong HUANG ; Xiangfeng KONG ; Jintao LI ; Yizhong TANG ; Kex-Iong MA ; Yangyang ZHANG ; Yuandong ZHANG ; Chengde REN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(3):343-347
Objective To explore the relationship between serum miRNA-21 and miR-27b levels and prognosis of patients with renal clear cell carcinoma.Methods A total of 118 patients with renal clear cell carcinoma admitted to the Qinghai University Hospital from February 2019 to April 2021 were selected as the study subjects,and another 118 healthy patients in the same period as the control group.Real time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(PCR)was used to detect the expression of miR-21 and miR-27b in the serum of all subjects.The relative expression levels of serum miR-21 and miR-27b between the patients with renal clear cell carcinoma and healthy control patients were compared.The expression and correlation of serum miR-21 and miR-27b in the patients with renal clear cell carcinoma of different pathological stages and Fuhrman grading were analyzed.The relationship between the expression of serum miR-21 and miR-27b and the survival and prognosis of the patients was explored as well.Results The expression levels of serum miR-21 and miR-27b in the patients with renal clear cell carcinoma were higher than those in the healthy control group(P<0.05).The serum miR-21 expression level in stage Ⅲ patients was higher than in stageⅠ(P<0.05),while the serum miR-21 expression level in the stage Ⅳ patients was higher than that in stagesⅠ,Ⅱ,and Ⅲ(P<0.05).The expression level of miR-27b in the serum of patients gradually increased across the four stages,with a significant difference(P<0.05).The pathological staging was positively correlated with the expression of miR-21 and miR-27b(P<0.001).The expression levels of miR-21 and miR-27b in serum of patients gradually increased across grades Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ by Fuhrman grading,with significant difference(P<0.05).Fuhrman grading was positively correlated with the serum miR-21 and miR-27b expression(P<0.001).There was a statistically significant difference in the survival curve between the miR-21 high expression group and the low expression group(P<0.05).There was a statistically significant difference in the survival curve between the high expression group and the low expression group of miR-27b(P<0.05).Conclusion The expression levels of serum miR-21 and miR-27b in patients with renal clear cell carcinoma is indicative of the progression and prognosis of the patient's condition.
3.Strategies for the treatment and prevention of radiation-induced skin ulcers
Chinese Journal of Burns 2024;40(8):719-724
Radiation-induced skin ulcer is the most common adverse effect of tumor radiotherapy, and it is also a serious type of ulcer among skin injuries. Due to the varying degrees of radiation damage, the surrounding tissue of ulcers has poor self-renewal ability, which leads to delayed healing of ulcers, then followed by continuous body fluid loss, infection, and other symptoms, which can be life-threatening in severe cases. Due to the damaged blood supply or necrosis, skin ulcers are prone to relapse even after healing, which is a major challenge in clinical treatment. At present, there is still a lack of specific drugs and precise administration guidelines for the treatment of radiation-induced skin ulcers, and symptomatic treatment is the main treatment in clinical practice. Based on the clinical practical experience of authors' team and current relevant literature, this paper proposed corresponding drug therapy, hyperbaric oxygen assisted therapy, surgery therapy, and early prevention strategies for radiation-induced skin ulcers at different stages, in order to provide reference for clinical treatment and prevention of radiation-induced skin ulcer.
4.Preparation,characterization and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of tetrandrine-loaded chitosan-stearic acid nano micelles modified with folic acid
Fei XUE ; Lan YANG ; Jinhua CHANG ; Pei LIU ; Ruxing WANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(8):925-930
OBJECTIVE To prepare tetrandrine (TET)-loaded chitosan(CS)-stearic acid (SA) nano micelles modified with folic acid (FA)( FA-CS-SA/TET nano micelles), characterize them and study the anti-inflammatory effect in vitro. METHODS FA- CS-SA/TET nano micelles were prepared by ultrasonic method; the preparation technology was optimized by orthogonal test and validation test was also performed with the mass ratio of FA-CS-SA to TET, ultrasound power and ultrasound times as the factors, using the comprehensive score of entrapment efficiency (EE), drug loading (DL) and particle size as evaluation index. FA-CS-SA/ TET nano micelles prepared by the optimal technology were characterized, and their release performance in vitro was investigated. RAW264.7 cells were used as subjects to investigate their anti-inflammatory activity in vitro. RESULTS The optimal preparation technology included that the mass ratio of FA-CS-SA to TET was 2∶1, ultrasonic power was 200 W, and the ultrasonic frequency was 200 times. The parameters of FA-CS-SA/TET nano micelles prepared by optimized technology included that EE was (98.86± 0.30)%, DL was (28.57±0.34)%, the average particle size was (227.0±9.4) nm, polydispersity index was 0.42±0.04, and the Zeta potential was(12.6±2.3)mV, respectively. The nano micelles were uniform in appearance and round in shape. The nano micelles were released quickly in 0.5% sodium dodecyl sulfate solution, with a cumulative release rate of (79.49±3.43)% within 72 hours, and its anti-inflammatory effect was stronger than that of TET raw materials. CONCLUSIONS FA-CS-SA/TET nano micelles are prepared successfully in the study, with good drug loading performance, uniform particle size, and good in vitro anti-inflammatory activity.
5.Effects of three intervention approaches on biometric parameters related to latent myopia in children
Ruoning MI ; Jing SHI ; Jie YANG ; Xingyu CHEN ; Donghua WANG ; A'nan SONG
International Eye Science 2024;24(9):1496-1501
AIM:To observe the different effects of three intervention approaches on related biometric parameters in children diagnosed with latent myopia, and to investigate different control effects on children with latent myopia.METHODS:Prospective cohort concurrent controls trials. A total of 60 cases(120 eyes)of children who were initially diagnosed as latent myopia and untreated previously at ophthalmology clinic of the Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University from December 2021 to May 2022 were recruited. They were randomly divided into three groups, with 20 cases(40 eyes)in group A treated with 0.01% Atropine eye drops, 20 cases(40 eyes)in group B treated with vision training with a flip chart, and 20 cases(40 eyes)in group C treated with esculin and digitalis glycosides eye drops. They were followed-up for 12 mo, and the spherical equivalent(SE), axial length(AL), corneal curvature(CC), accommodative facility(AF), and macular retinal thickness of the three groups of children were compared at 6 and 12 mo post-intervention.RESULTS:Significant statistical differences were found in AL, SE and AF of the three groups of children at 6 and 12 mo(all P<0.05), and there were significant differences between 6 and 12 mo after the intervention(all P<0.05). SE and AF in the group B and C were higher than those in the group A(all P<0.05). However, there were no significant differences in CC before and after the intervention(all P>0.05). The retinal thickness of the temporal, nasal, inferior and macular fovea of the outer ring at 6 and 12 mo after intervention in the three groups was significantly different from that at the initial diagnosis(all P<0.05), and there was significant difference between 6 mo and 12 mo after intervention(all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the retinal thickness of the other macular areas among the three groups before and after intervention(all P>0.05).CONCLUSION:When it comes to preventing and controlling myopia, 0.01% Atropine is more effective than flip chart training and esculin and digitalis glycosides eye drops. Therefore, the administration of 0.01% atropine and the implementation of flip chart training can effectively slow down the advancement of latent myopia.
6.Research progress of optical coherence tomography biomarkers in macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion
Yang LI ; Ying XIE ; Zhijun DONG
International Eye Science 2024;24(6):912-916
Retinal vein occlusion(RVO)is the second most common cause of vision loss due to retinal vascular disease. Macular edema(ME)is a common complication of RVO and a major cause of central vision impairment. Optical coherence tomography(OCT)is a high-resolution imaging technique that can provide detailed cross-sectional images of the retina and choroid. OCT biomarkers play an important role in the early and accurate diagnosis of RVO-ME, prediction of disease progression, and assessment of visual prognosis. This article provides an overview of various OCT biomarkers for RVO-ME, including retinal thickness, disorganization of retinal inner layers, hyper-reflectivity of retinal inner layer, the integrity of external limiting membrane and ellipsoid zone, the third highest reflectance band of the fovea, hyperreflective dots, paracentral acute middle maculopathy, prominent middle limiting membrane sign, serous retinal detachment height, macular volume and choroidal thickness. These biomarkers serve as objective indicators for evaluating the severity of RVO-ME, guiding treatment decisions, and predicting visual outcomes.
7.Effects of erianin on the apoptosis of ovarian granulosa cells in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome and its mechanism
Lina FANG ; Yanyi LI ; Chao DONG ; Lili XU ; Zhaosong SHI ; Yuedong LI ; Bo YANG ; Zaichao XU
China Pharmacy 2024;35(11):1339-1344
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of erianin (ERI) on the apoptosis of ovarian granulosa cells in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its mechanism. METHODS PCOS rat model was constructed by subcutaneous injection of dehydroepiandrosterone, and the successfully constructed rats were randomly divided into PCOS group, ERI low-dose, medium- dose and high-dose groups (10, 20, 40 mg/kg) and ERI high dose + verteporfin group (40 mg/kg ERI + 10 mg/kg verteporfin), with 10 rats in each group. Another 10 normal rats were selected as the normal group. Rats in each administration group were given corresponding dose of ERI and/or intraperitoneal injection of vitiporfin, and rats in the PCOS group and normal group were orally administered an equal volume of 1% dimethyl sulfoxide, once a day, for 6 consecutive weeks. After administration, the body weight, fasting blood glucose (FPG), serum levels of estradiol (E2), testosterone (T), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) were detected in each group; morphological changes in ovarian tissue were observed, and the apoptosis of ovarian tissue cells was analyzed. Apoptosis-associated proteins [B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax), Caspase-3] and Hippo-YAP signaling pathway associated proteins [large tumor suppressor kinase 1 (LATS1), phosphorylated LATS1 (p-LATS1) and Yes associated protein (YAP), phosphorylated YAP (p-YAP), transcriptional co-activator with PDZ binding motif (TAZ)] were detected in ovarian tissue. RESULTS Compared with PCOS group, the ovarian polycystic characteristics of the ERI low-dose, medium-dose,and high-dose groups were reduced, the number of atretic follicles was reduced, and the granulosa cell layer was thickened; the body mass, FPG, T, LH, LH/FSH, the number of cystic follicles, cell apoptosis index, protein expressions of Bax, Caspase-3, p-LATS1 and p-YAP were greatly decreased (P<0.05); the number of corpus luteum, protein expressions of E2, Bcl-2, LATS1, YAP and TAZ were greatly increased (P<0.05). Compared with ERI high-dose group, the above indexes in ERI high-dose + vitiporfin group were inhibited (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS ERI can promote the proliferation of ovarian granulosa cells and improve the level of sex hormones in PCOS rats, and its mechanism of action may be related to the inhibition of the Hippo-YAP signaling pathway.
8.Effects of erianin on the apoptosis of ovarian granulosa cells in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome and its mechanism
Lina FANG ; Yanyi LI ; Chao DONG ; Lili XU ; Zhaosong SHI ; Yuedong LI ; Bo YANG ; Zaichao XU
China Pharmacy 2024;35(11):1339-1344
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of erianin (ERI) on the apoptosis of ovarian granulosa cells in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its mechanism. METHODS PCOS rat model was constructed by subcutaneous injection of dehydroepiandrosterone, and the successfully constructed rats were randomly divided into PCOS group, ERI low-dose, medium- dose and high-dose groups (10, 20, 40 mg/kg) and ERI high dose + verteporfin group (40 mg/kg ERI + 10 mg/kg verteporfin), with 10 rats in each group. Another 10 normal rats were selected as the normal group. Rats in each administration group were given corresponding dose of ERI and/or intraperitoneal injection of vitiporfin, and rats in the PCOS group and normal group were orally administered an equal volume of 1% dimethyl sulfoxide, once a day, for 6 consecutive weeks. After administration, the body weight, fasting blood glucose (FPG), serum levels of estradiol (E2), testosterone (T), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) were detected in each group; morphological changes in ovarian tissue were observed, and the apoptosis of ovarian tissue cells was analyzed. Apoptosis-associated proteins [B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax), Caspase-3] and Hippo-YAP signaling pathway associated proteins [large tumor suppressor kinase 1 (LATS1), phosphorylated LATS1 (p-LATS1) and Yes associated protein (YAP), phosphorylated YAP (p-YAP), transcriptional co-activator with PDZ binding motif (TAZ)] were detected in ovarian tissue. RESULTS Compared with PCOS group, the ovarian polycystic characteristics of the ERI low-dose, medium-dose,and high-dose groups were reduced, the number of atretic follicles was reduced, and the granulosa cell layer was thickened; the body mass, FPG, T, LH, LH/FSH, the number of cystic follicles, cell apoptosis index, protein expressions of Bax, Caspase-3, p-LATS1 and p-YAP were greatly decreased (P<0.05); the number of corpus luteum, protein expressions of E2, Bcl-2, LATS1, YAP and TAZ were greatly increased (P<0.05). Compared with ERI high-dose group, the above indexes in ERI high-dose + vitiporfin group were inhibited (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS ERI can promote the proliferation of ovarian granulosa cells and improve the level of sex hormones in PCOS rats, and its mechanism of action may be related to the inhibition of the Hippo-YAP signaling pathway.
9.Research advances in natural drug and food monomers in prevention and treatment of alcoholic liver injury
Jingrong YE ; Yan LIN ; Hanyi DUAN ; Xiaolan REN ; Xue YANG ; Fengying ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2023;39(10):2476-2484
A large number of data show that the prevalence rate of alcoholic liver injury (ALI) is increasing year by year, and it has become one of the main causes of death due to chronic liver diseases such as liver cancer and liver cirrhosis. Quitting drinking is the main method for the prevention of ALI in modern medicine, and the main treatment methods include Western medicine with antioxidant and anti-fibrotic effects and nutritional support. However, Western medicine tends to have an unsatisfactory treatment effect and can only alleviate initial symptoms, and severe ALI still requires surgical treatment. Studies have shown that the monomers extracted from natural drugs and foods have obvious preventive and therapeutic effects on ALI, with high safety and easy access. Therefore, this article systematically summarizes the main natural drug and food monomers used for the prevention and treatment of ALI and proposes the idea of the combination of drug and food for the prevention and treatment of ALI from the perspective of paying attention to the whole process of health, in order to explore more effective prevention, health care, and treatment methods and provide ideas for research on the prevention and control of ALI.
10.Changes in macular retinal thickness detected by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography after Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy
Ying-Hui MA ; Lu-Yao JIA ; Lin-Li MA ; Xiu-Cheng CUI ; Jie YANG ; Wei-Li DONG
International Eye Science 2023;23(1):121-125
AIM: To investigate the effect of Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy(LPI)on macular retinal thickness in patients with primary angle-closure glaucoma(PACG).METHODS: Prospective study. A total of 30 patients(30 eyes)with PACG in our hospital from October 2019 to October 2021 were selected as the PACG group, and 20 healthy people(20 eyes)were selected as the control group(randomly selected one eye)during the same period. The PACG group received LPI treatment and was followed up for 1mo after surgery. Best corrected visual acuity(BCVA), intraocular pressure, corneal endothelial cells, anterior chamber depth(ACD)and axial length(AL)measured by IOL Master 500 optical measuring instrument and macular retinal thickness measured by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography(SD-OCT)in both groups were collected. The ACD, intraocular pressure, AL and macular retinal thickness were compared between the two groups and the PACG group before and after LPI, and the correlation was analyzed.RESULTS: The ACD in the PACG group at 1wk and 1mo after surgery was deeper than that before surgery(all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in intraocular pressure and AL in the PACG group before and after surgery(all P>0.05). The retinal thickness at central fovea of macula, the superior side, temporal side, inferior side, and nasal side of the inner and outer central macular rings were 243.50±13.24, 324.50±13.46, 308.83±15.94, 310.00±14.24, 314.50±16.29, 300.67±19.95, 290.17±12.58, 302.40±16.37 and 307.33±14.84μm in the PACG group, respectively, and were 266.14±16.16, 342.67±15.86, 327.95±16.41, 337.85±13.03, 341.24±15.58, 313.76±17.59, 290.24±16.29, 303.81±13.91, 323.01±14.80μm in the control group, respectively. The differences at central fovea of macula, the superior side, temporal side, inferior side, and nasal side of the inner central macular rings were statistically significant between the two groups(all P<0.05). In the PACG group, the retinal thickness at 9 areas of macular in 1wk after operation were higher than those before operation, and they were close to the preoperative level at 1mo after operation, but the differences of each area in the overall comparison were not statistically significant(all P>0.05).CONCLUSIONS: The macular retinal thickness of patients with PACG is thinner than that of normal people, and it can become thicker in the early stage after LPI.

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