1.Characteristics of the changes in biliary system dynamics under pathological conditions and related clinical translation value
Chenhao WANG ; He BAI ; Yingzheng REN ; Xu SUN ; Huichao ZHU ; Guixin ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(4):987-992
Changes in biliary system dynamics are closely associated with the development and progression of related diseases, and with the in-depth interdisciplinary research on medical sciences and engineering, the value of biliary biomechanics in clinical diagnosis and treatment has become increasingly important. This article systematically reviews the characteristics of changes in biliary system dynamics under pathological conditions and explores the application value of technologies such as biliary manometry, hydrodynamic evaluation, and experimental simulation in clinical diagnosis, treatment, and postoperative management, so as to deepen the understanding of existing diagnostic and therapeutic modes and provide new ideas for promoting precision medicine for biliary tract diseases.
2.Considerations on Whole-Course Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Based on Theories of "Struggle Between Pathogenic Qi and Healthy Qi" and "Relapse Due to Overexertion After Recovery"
Yishuang PAN ; Xilun TAN ; Xuesen WANG ; Jia WANG ; Meili GAO ; Mingyu CHEN ; Ming ZHANG ; Chenhao ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(15):1677-1681
Infectious diseases occur and evolve through a dynamic contest between pathogenic qi and the body's healthy qi, with marked stage-dependent progression. This paper constructs a whole-course system of syndrome differentiation and treatment based on the theories of "struggle between pathogenic qi and healthy qi" and "relapse due to overexertion after recovery". The former reveals the intrinsic link between the waxing and waning of pathogenic and healthy qi and the evolution of syndromes, guiding stratified interventions during acute stage by discerning the location and nature of pathogenic factors and determining appropriate strategies for eliminating pathogens and supporting healthy qi according to the dynamics of deficiency and excess syndromes. The latter focuses on the recovery stage after infection and disease relapse, emphasizing harmonizing yin, yang, qi and blood to restore functions of zang-fu (脏腑) organs, and combining unblocking, tonifying, and turbidity-dispelling methods to eliminate both new and lingering pathogens. Throughout the whole-course treatment, attention should be paid to dynamic pathogenesis and stage-to-stage coherence, with emphasis on formula-syndrome correspondence, and integration of modern diagnostic and therapeutic measures, to construct individualized strategies bridging disease stages and integrating prevention with treatment, thereby systematically leveraging the integrative strengths of traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.
3.Considerations on Whole-Course Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Based on Theories of "Struggle Between Pathogenic Qi and Healthy Qi" and "Relapse Due to Overexertion After Recovery"
Yishuang PAN ; Xilun TAN ; Xuesen WANG ; Jia WANG ; Meili GAO ; Mingyu CHEN ; Ming ZHANG ; Chenhao ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(15):1677-1681
Infectious diseases occur and evolve through a dynamic contest between pathogenic qi and the body's healthy qi, with marked stage-dependent progression. This paper constructs a whole-course system of syndrome differentiation and treatment based on the theories of "struggle between pathogenic qi and healthy qi" and "relapse due to overexertion after recovery". The former reveals the intrinsic link between the waxing and waning of pathogenic and healthy qi and the evolution of syndromes, guiding stratified interventions during acute stage by discerning the location and nature of pathogenic factors and determining appropriate strategies for eliminating pathogens and supporting healthy qi according to the dynamics of deficiency and excess syndromes. The latter focuses on the recovery stage after infection and disease relapse, emphasizing harmonizing yin, yang, qi and blood to restore functions of zang-fu (脏腑) organs, and combining unblocking, tonifying, and turbidity-dispelling methods to eliminate both new and lingering pathogens. Throughout the whole-course treatment, attention should be paid to dynamic pathogenesis and stage-to-stage coherence, with emphasis on formula-syndrome correspondence, and integration of modern diagnostic and therapeutic measures, to construct individualized strategies bridging disease stages and integrating prevention with treatment, thereby systematically leveraging the integrative strengths of traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.
4.Effect of zearalenone on proliferation and apoptosis of sika deer antler chondro-cytes
Chenhao WANG ; Xueyuan YAO ; Baiyu LI ; Qiaoling ZHANG ; Zhanpeng YUE ; Zhanqing YANG ; Bin GUO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(1):115-120,128
To investigate the effects of zearalenone(ZEA)on the proliferation and apoptosis of sika deer antler chondrocytes,the chondrocytes were isolated and cultured in vitro and treated with 50μmol/L ZEA for 24 h.Flow cytometry was used to assess cell proliferation,cell cycle,apoptosis,mitochondrial membrane potential,and intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species(ROS).The expression changes of hypertrophic cartilage cell marker genes Col X,Runx2,Alpl,and apoptosis-related genes Casp-3,Bax,Bcl-2 were measured using quantitative PCR.Additionally,glutathione reductase(GR)activity and the levels of the oxidative stress marker malondialdehyde(MDA)were determined.The results showed that after 24 h of ZEA treatment,cell proliferation was sig-nificantly inhibited,with an increase in the number of cells in the G0/G1 phase and a decrease in the S phase.The expression levels of hypertrophic chondrocyte marker genes Col X,Runx2 and Al-pl were significantly increased.Apoptosis rate was significantly increased,with elevated expression of pro-apoptotic genes Casp-3,Bax and reduced expression of the anti-apoptotic gene Bcl-2.The content of MDA in the antler chondrocytes increased,ROS levels rose,and GR activity decreased.The mitochondrial membrane potential reduced.The results suggested that ZEA could inhibit the proliferation of antler chondrocytes and promote the apoptosis by regulating cellular oxidative stress responses and the expression of apoptosis-related genes.
5.A "crotch-shaped" autologous vascular graft in reconstruction of the defect of main artery in popliteal fossa to rebuild blood supply of lower extremities: a report of 10 cases
Jiusong WANG ; Changxiong LIU ; Songlin XIE ; Chenhao ZHANG ; Yanming CHEN
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2025;48(4):412-416
Objective:To explore the effect of autologous vascular graft bridging of the popliteal artery defect to reconstruct the blood supply of leg on survival of lower extremity.Methods:From May 2021 to May 2024, 10 patients with traumatic popliteal artery injury with defect were treated in the Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, Nanhua Hospital Affiliated to University of South China. A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data of the patients. Injury sites were: 6 in left lower extremity and 4 in right lower extremity. Causes of injury were: 4 of traffic accident, 2 of heavy object compression, 2 of electric saw, and 2 of falling from heights. Sixe patients had large vessel injury combined with fracture and (or) knee dislocation, and 4 had simple large vessel injury. Six patients had open vascular injury and 4 had closed vascular injury. There were 6 popliteal artery defect and 4 femoral artery defect, with the defects ranging from 5.0 to 10.0 cm in length. Based on the condition of the arterial defect, autologous great saphenous vein (9 patient) and small saphenous vein (1 patient) were taken and prepared to different forms of vascular bridging graft, such as "single crotch-shape" (6 patient), "double crotch-shape" (3 patient) and "triple crotch-shaped" (1 patient) vascular bridging grafts, to have the defects of popliteal artery reconstructed. Scheduled postoperative follow-up was conducted at outpatient clinic and via telephone interviews. Detailed outcomes including the peripheral blood flow, presence of necrosis or ulcer as well as patient satisfaction were recorded.Results:All of the blood vessel anastomoses in 10 patients were successful and the distal blood supply of the affected legs was restored. All of the affective legs survived. Postoperative follow-ups at 3 to 12 months showed good blood flow in the legs without necrosis nor ulcer as well as a high patient satisfaction.Conclusion:The "crotch-shaped" autologous blood vessel graft can timely and effectively reconstruct defected main artery in popliteal fossa, reduce ischemia time of the affected leg, promote extremity survival and restore its function.
6.Minimally invasive therapy for new-onset or residual aortic arch pathology after ascending aortic replacement
Yi XIE ; Peng YANG ; Hongwei ZHANG ; Chen LU ; Yu LIU ; Yu ZHANG ; Qianlei LANG ; Wenfan LI ; Zhenyuan XU ; Chenhao WANG ; Zhenghua XIAO ; Jia HU
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;41(6):366-371
Objective:To evaluate the outcomes of minimally invasive therapy for aortic arch pathology after ascending aortic replacement.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University from 2016 to 2024. After multidisciplinary discussion, these included patients were evaluated to be at high risk for traditional open surgery. Various minimally invasive repair techniques were employed, including Ⅳb hybrid technique, physician-modified endograft and novel unibody endograft. The study outcomes were technical success, in-hospital and follow-up mortality, stroke, endoleak, and the patency of the supra-aortic vessels.Results:A total of 40 patients(32 males and 8 females) with a median age of 60 years old were included in this study. The technique success rate was 100%, with no deaths or strokes reported. The patency of the supra-aortic vessels was 100%. 10 patients underwent Type Ⅳb hybrid surgery without any endoleaks occurring. Among the 22 patients who received physician-modified endograft, endoleaks were observed in 2 cases. One of these type Ⅰc endoleaks persisted and underwent reintervention. One patient underwent femoral artery replacement due to vascular injury. For the 8 patients who received novel unibody endograft, one case required reintervention due to persistent type Ⅰc endoleaks.Conclusion:With the development of different endovascular techniques and novel branched endograft, patients with aortic arch pathology who are at high risk for redo open surgery can achieve favorable outcomes with various minimal invasive techniques. However, long-term and large-sample follow-up studies are needed for further evaluation.
7.Effect of zearalenone on proliferation and apoptosis of sika deer antler chondro-cytes
Chenhao WANG ; Xueyuan YAO ; Baiyu LI ; Qiaoling ZHANG ; Zhanpeng YUE ; Zhanqing YANG ; Bin GUO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(1):115-120,128
To investigate the effects of zearalenone(ZEA)on the proliferation and apoptosis of sika deer antler chondrocytes,the chondrocytes were isolated and cultured in vitro and treated with 50μmol/L ZEA for 24 h.Flow cytometry was used to assess cell proliferation,cell cycle,apoptosis,mitochondrial membrane potential,and intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species(ROS).The expression changes of hypertrophic cartilage cell marker genes Col X,Runx2,Alpl,and apoptosis-related genes Casp-3,Bax,Bcl-2 were measured using quantitative PCR.Additionally,glutathione reductase(GR)activity and the levels of the oxidative stress marker malondialdehyde(MDA)were determined.The results showed that after 24 h of ZEA treatment,cell proliferation was sig-nificantly inhibited,with an increase in the number of cells in the G0/G1 phase and a decrease in the S phase.The expression levels of hypertrophic chondrocyte marker genes Col X,Runx2 and Al-pl were significantly increased.Apoptosis rate was significantly increased,with elevated expression of pro-apoptotic genes Casp-3,Bax and reduced expression of the anti-apoptotic gene Bcl-2.The content of MDA in the antler chondrocytes increased,ROS levels rose,and GR activity decreased.The mitochondrial membrane potential reduced.The results suggested that ZEA could inhibit the proliferation of antler chondrocytes and promote the apoptosis by regulating cellular oxidative stress responses and the expression of apoptosis-related genes.
8.Effect of Tongxinluo Capsules on TCM Syndrome Elements in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome of Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis Type: A Multicenter and Prospective Cohort Study
Jia WANG ; Xilun TAN ; Xuesen WANG ; Xiaohe YANG ; Meili GAO ; Yiying LIU ; Chenhao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):170-177
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Tongxinluo capsules on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome elements and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in patients with chronic coronary syndrome of Qi deficiency and blood stasis type. MethodsA multicenter and prospective cohort study was conducted. The intervention of Tongxinluo Capsules was used as the exposure factor, and the patients were divided into an exposure group (integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine treatment group) and a non-exposure group (western medicine treatment group). The patients were followed up for one year. The TCM syndrome element scores were assessed by using a syndrome element diagnosis scale on the day of enrollment and in the third, sixth, and twelfth months, and the incidence of MACE within one year was recorded. ResultsA total of 186 patients were included, with 128 patients in the exposure group and 58 patients in the non-exposure group. There was no significant difference in baseline data between the two groups. Compared with those in the pretreatment period for each group, the Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome scores in the treatment and follow-up period were significantly improved (P<0.05). Compared with the non-exposure group, the exposure group exhibited significantly decreased Qi deficiency syndrome scores in the treatment and follow-up period (P<0.01) and significantly reduced blood stasis syndrome scores in the sixth month (P<0.05). In the remaining follow-up period, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Compared with that of the non-exposure group, during the treatment period (the third month), the difference in Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome scores of the exposure group was statistically significant (P<0.05, P<0.01). At the end of the follow-up period, patients in the non-exposure group had a MACE probability of 6.90% (4/58), higher than 3.13% in the exposure group (4/58). Compared with patients with angina pectoris who used conventional medicine, patients administered with Tongxinluo Capsules had a relative risk(RR) of 0.45 [95%confidence interval(95%CI) 0.12-1.75, P=0.26]. There was no significant difference in the incidence of MACE within one year between the two groups. ConclusionTongxinluo capsules can improve the degree of Qi deficiency in patients with chronic coronary syndrome in the short term, and the improvement effect of blood stasis syndrome appears in the medium and long term. They can better improve the Qi deficiency syndrome in the long term. Within one year, the incidence of MACE in the exposure group was lower than that in the non-exposure group.
9.Effect of Tongxinluo Capsules on TCM Syndrome Elements in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome of Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis Type: A Multicenter and Prospective Cohort Study
Jia WANG ; Xilun TAN ; Xuesen WANG ; Xiaohe YANG ; Meili GAO ; Yiying LIU ; Chenhao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):170-177
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Tongxinluo capsules on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome elements and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in patients with chronic coronary syndrome of Qi deficiency and blood stasis type. MethodsA multicenter and prospective cohort study was conducted. The intervention of Tongxinluo Capsules was used as the exposure factor, and the patients were divided into an exposure group (integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine treatment group) and a non-exposure group (western medicine treatment group). The patients were followed up for one year. The TCM syndrome element scores were assessed by using a syndrome element diagnosis scale on the day of enrollment and in the third, sixth, and twelfth months, and the incidence of MACE within one year was recorded. ResultsA total of 186 patients were included, with 128 patients in the exposure group and 58 patients in the non-exposure group. There was no significant difference in baseline data between the two groups. Compared with those in the pretreatment period for each group, the Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome scores in the treatment and follow-up period were significantly improved (P<0.05). Compared with the non-exposure group, the exposure group exhibited significantly decreased Qi deficiency syndrome scores in the treatment and follow-up period (P<0.01) and significantly reduced blood stasis syndrome scores in the sixth month (P<0.05). In the remaining follow-up period, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Compared with that of the non-exposure group, during the treatment period (the third month), the difference in Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome scores of the exposure group was statistically significant (P<0.05, P<0.01). At the end of the follow-up period, patients in the non-exposure group had a MACE probability of 6.90% (4/58), higher than 3.13% in the exposure group (4/58). Compared with patients with angina pectoris who used conventional medicine, patients administered with Tongxinluo Capsules had a relative risk(RR) of 0.45 [95%confidence interval(95%CI) 0.12-1.75, P=0.26]. There was no significant difference in the incidence of MACE within one year between the two groups. ConclusionTongxinluo capsules can improve the degree of Qi deficiency in patients with chronic coronary syndrome in the short term, and the improvement effect of blood stasis syndrome appears in the medium and long term. They can better improve the Qi deficiency syndrome in the long term. Within one year, the incidence of MACE in the exposure group was lower than that in the non-exposure group.
10.Effect of Dingchuan Granule (定喘颗粒) on Lung Tissue Oxidative Stress and Nrf2/Keap1/HO-1/NQO1 Pathway in Respiratory Syncytial Virus Pneumonia Model Rats
Lai ZHANG ; Xiuying ZHANG ; Chenhao WEI ; Shiyao ZHANG ; Zhaoyang LI ; Rui WANG ; Hangyu ZHAO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(15):1588-1596
ObjectiveTo explore the potential mechanism of Dingchuan Granule (定喘颗粒, DG) in the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pneumonia. MethodsA total of 60 male Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into control group, model group, ribavirin group, DG low-dose group, DG middle-dose group, and DG high-dose group, with 10 rats in each group. Except for the control group, rats were administrated with RSV via intranasal drip. After model establishment, the DG low-, middle-, and high-dose groups were administrated via oral gavage with DG at 3.47, 6.93, and 13.86 g/(kg·d) respectively, while the ribavirin group was administrated via oral gavage with ribavirin at 15.75 mg/(kg·d). The drug was given once daily for one week. The rats in the control group and the model group were not given any drug, only subjected to the grasping action. Twenty-four hours after the last administration, the pathological changes of lung tissues were observed and scored using HE staining. The levels of serum inflammatory factors, including tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6), were detected by colorimetry. The protein levels of nuclear factor (erythroid derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2), Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1), heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1), and NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 (NQO1) in lung tissues were measured by Western Blot. The RSV load as well as the gene expression levels of Nrf2, Keap1, HO-1, and NQO1 in lung tissues were determined by qRT-PCR. The level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in rat lung tissues was detected using chemiluminescence. The levels of glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in rat lung tissues were measured by a microassay. ResultsCompared with the control group, other groups had significant increases in pathological score of lung tissue, RSV load, levels of ROS, MDA, serum TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6; decrease in GSH level, increases in expression level of Keap1 protein and its mRNA in lung tissue, and significant decrease in levels of Nrf2, HO-1, expression level of NQO1 protein and its mRNA (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, all the above-mentioned indicators in the DG low-, middle-, and high-dose groups and the ribavirin group were improved to varying degree (P<0.05). The levels of serum TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in rats of DG dose groups showed a dose-dependent pattern, the DG high-dose group exhibiting the best effect (P<0.05). The DG high-dose group was superior to the DG low- and middle-dose groups in reducing the levels of ROS and MDA, and increasing the level of GSH in lung tissues (P<0.05). The DG high-dose group and the ribavirin group had better effect than the DG middle-dose group in reducing the RSV load (P<0.05). The DG high-dose group was superior to the ribavirin group in improving the protein levels of Nrf2, Keap1, HO-1, and NQO1 (P<0.05). ConclusionDG could inhibit oxidative stress by regulating the Nrf2/Keap1/HO-1/NQO1 signaling pathway to improve pulmonary inflammation and treat RSV pneumonia, with the DG high-dose group showing the best effect.

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