1.Literature Based Analysis on Adverse Reactions in Simultaneously Clinical Use of Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae)- Wutou (Aconitum)
Can CAO ; Wenyong LIAO ; Jiwen ZHANG ; Yinghao WU ; Xiangnan XU ; Meijing WU ; Xiaoqing LIU ; Shaohong CHEN ; Haiyan LIU ; Linlin XIU ; Xiangqing CUI ; Gaoyang LI ; Ying ZHANG ; Gansheng ZHONG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(9):955-962
ObjectiveTo analyze the adverse reactions associated with the clinical use of Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae)- Wutou (Aconitum) in the same formula, with the aim of providing a reference for the safety of their clinical application. MethodsLiterature on the clinical application of antagonistic herbs "Banxia-Wutou" used in the same formula, published from January 1st, 2014, to June 30th, 2023, was retrieved from databases including CNKI, VIP, Wanfang, SinoMed, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase. A database was established, and information related to adverse reactions was extracted, including descriptions, classifications, specific manifestations, management and outcomes, patients' primary diseases (western medicine diseases and traditional Chinese medicine diagnoses and syndromes), and medication information (dosage, ratio, administration routes, and dosage forms). ResultsA total of 79 researches simultaneously used antagonistic herbs Banxia-Wutou in the same formula and reported associated advers reactions. Gastrointestinal adverse reactions were the most common, with 8 studies reporting management of adverse reactions and 3 studies reporting improvement with no intervention. Among the 11 researches, the adverse reaction relieved to extant, while other 69 researches didn't report the managment of adverse reaction and its prognosis. For the primary disease in western medicine system, chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were most common, while gastric pain was the most common symptom in traditional Chinese medicine with spleen and kidney deficiency and spleen stomach cold deficiency being the most frequent syndromes. The most common Banxia dosage was 10 g, while for the Wutou, Fuzi (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Praeparata) was predominant with the highest dose at 15 g. The most frequent herbal combination was Banxia-fuzi, with a 1∶1 ratio. The main administration route was oral, and the primary dosage form was decoction. ConclusionGastrointestinal adverse reactions are the most common in the clinical use of Banxia-Wutou antagonistic herb combinations. Research on the safety of "Banxia-Wutou" combinations should focus on respiratory system diseases and spleen-stomach related conditions.
2.Association between Mediterranean diet scores and dental caries among children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders
XIONG Wenjuan, SU Yuanyuan, LIU Zhao, HUANG Xiaoqing, QU Zhiyi, CUI Shanshan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(2):172-176
Objective:
To explore the association between mediterranean diet (MD) patterns and dental caries among children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), so as to provide a basis for developing scientific anti caries strategies related to diet.
Methods:
From December 2021 to June 2024, a questionnaire survey, a three day 24 hour dietary review survey, oral health examination, physical development measurement and Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) evaluation were conducted involving 147 children and adolescents aged 2-22 years with NDD from nine special education schools and rehabilitation institutions in Tianjin. Group comparisons were carried out using the Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test, or Fisher s exact probability method. The correlation between dietary quality and dental caries was analyzed by adopting multiple linear regression analysis and restricted cubic spline.
Results:
There were 46 children and adolescents (31.3%) in the non dental caries group and 101 children and adolescents (68.7%) in the dental caries group. The number of decayed missing and filled teeth (dmft) was 2.0 (4.0), and the MD score was 4.0 (2.0) points. There were 62 children and adolescents (42.2%) in the low MD scores group and 85 children and adolescents (57.8%) in the high MD scores group. There was no significant difference in MD scores between NDD children in the non dental caries group and those in the dental caries group [nondental caries group:4.0(2.0), dental caries group:4.0(2.0), Z= -0.14, P >0.05]. The MD scores and dmft exhibited increasing and then decreasing trend ( P total =0.02, P non lineary = 0.04 ). Children and adolescents with NDD in the MD high scores group had a lower number of dmft than those in the MD low scores group ( β= -2.00 , 95%CI =-3.39 to -0.62, P <0.05). However, in children and adolescents with NDD and CARS scores ≥30, the above association was insignificant ( β=-0.63, 95%CI=-0.29-0.15, P >0.05).
Conclusion
Children and adolescents with NDD who have dietary patterns similar to the Mediterranean diet, are found to have fewer dental caries, and this is observed among those with no or mild symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.
3.Investigation on influencing factors of TCM constitutions among female medical workers in a tertiary TCM Hospital
Xiaoqing CAI ; Yan LI ; Xiaochun CUI ; Xinyi LIU ; Xujie WANG ; Huidong ZHU ; Xiupeng YANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(10):1384-1390
Objective:To explore the impact of lifestyle on TCM constitutions among female medical workers at Xiyuan Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine using questionnaires; To provide references for optimizing their health management.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 500 female medical workers were randomly selected from Xiyuan Hospital from April to December 2022 to complete the questionnaires. The relationship between lifestyle and constitutions of female medical workers was analyzed.Results:A total of 457 cases completed the questionnaires. Among the 9 constitutions, 102 people (22.32%) had a peaceful constitution, while 355 people (77.68%) had a biased constitution; the top three biased constitutions were qi stagnation constitution 90 people (19.69%), yang deficiency constitution 83 people (18.16%), and phlegm-dampness constitution 56 people (12.25%). The factors that influenced physical constitutions according to the severity of lifestyle were: sleep, diet, mood, exercise, labor, environment, children, and education.Conclusions:Female medical workers have a high proportion of biased constitution, and the main types of biased constitution are qi stagnation constitution, yang deficiency constitution, and phlegm-dampness constitution. According to the existing biased constitution, targeted adjustments and interventions are carried out, and it is of great significance to protect and care for the health of female medical workers from the concept of preventive treatment of diseases with TCM.
4.Preventive and therapeutic effects and mechanisms of Caryopteris incana in a rat model of primary dysmenorrhea with cold coagulation and blood stasis syndrome
Meian CHEN ; Feng HUANG ; Xiaoqing LIANG ; Xiaoqi LAN ; Xiangxiang CUI ; Xueqi ZENG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2024;32(7):879-888
Objective To explore the preventive and therapeutic effects of Caryopteris incana decoction in a rat model of primary dysmenorrhea with cold coagulation and blood stasis syndrome.Methods Sixty healthy specific pathogen-free SD female rats were randomly divided into six groups of ten rats each:normal group,model group,ibuprofen group,C.incana high-dose group,C.incana medium-dose group,and C.incana low-dose group.All groups except the normal group were treated with cold stimulation combined with estradiol benzoate and oxytocin to establish a rat model of primary dysmenorrhea with cold coagulation and blood stasis syndrome.On the fifth day of modeling,the rats were intragastrically administered the study drugs for 10 days.Their symptoms were observed and recorded.The writhing response and hemorheological indices were measured.The serum levels of TXB2,6-keto-prostaglandin F1α(6-Keto-PGF1α),estradiol(E2),and progesterone(PROG)were measured.Additionally,the levels of prostaglandin F2α(PGF2α),prostaglandin E2(PGE2),nitric oxide(NO),and calcium(Ca2+)in the uterine tissues were measured.The organ indices of the uterus and ovary were calculated,and histopathological changes were observed.Results Compared with the normal group,the rats in the model group showed obvious symptoms of cold coagulation and blood stasis syndrome and writhing reaction.The morphology of uterus and ovary showed obvious hyperplasia,inflammation,edema and other lesions.The plasma viscosity,packed cell volume and whole blood viscosity were significantly increased(P<0.01).The serum levels of thromboxane B2 and E2 and the E2/PROG ratio were significantly increased(P<0.01),the levels of 6-Keto-PGF1α and PROG were significantly decreased(P<0.01).The uterine index and ovarian index were significantly increased(P<0.01).The levels of PGF2α and Ca2+and the PGF2α/PGE2 ratio in uterine tissue were significantly increased(P<0.01),while the levels of PGE2 and NO were significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,Caryopteris incana significantly improved the symptoms of model rats,improved the morphological lesions of the uterus and ovary,prolonged the latency time of the writhing reaction,and reduced the number of writhing episodes(P<0.01);significantly reduced the plasma viscosity,packed cell volume,and whole blood viscosity(P<0.01);significantly reduced the serum levels of TXB2 and E2 and the E2/PROG ratio,increased the serum levels of 6-Keto-PGF1αand PROG,and reduced the uterine and ovarian indices(P<0.01,P<0.05);significantly reduced the levels of PGF2αand Ca2+and the PGF2α/PGE2 ratio in uterine tissue(P<0.01,P<0.05);and significantly increased the levels of PGE2 and NO in the uterine tissue(P<0.01).Conclusions Caryopteris incana decoction can effectively improve the clinical symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea in rats with cold coagulation and blood stasis syndrome,and it has a good control effect.Its mechanism may be correlated with the levels of TXB2,6-Keto-PGF1α,E2,and PROG in serum and PGF2α,PGE2,NO,and Ca2+in uterine tissue.
5.Exploring the Clinical Approach of Treating Breast Cancer in Traditional Chinese Medicine Through Syndrome Differentiation Based on the Nature and Intensity of the Cancer Toxin
Zhili ZHUO ; Qingya SONG ; Wenping LU ; Xiaoqing WU ; Yongjia CUI ; Dongni ZHANG ; Lei CHANG ; Heting MEI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(8):176-181
Cancer toxin is a specific pathogenesis leading to the heterogeneity of breast cancer.The nature and virulence of the cancer toxin determine the differences in the heterogeneity of breast cancer,which can dynamically evolve over time and space,resulting in varying invasion abilities and characteristics of the tumor.Cancer cells in the primary lesion possess"toxicity"that targets specific organs for metastasis,and cancer toxins can influence the metastatic propensity of different types of breast cancer.Therefore,breast cancer treatment strategies based on the theory of cancer toxins emphasize the continuous eradication of the cancer toxin,focusing on differentiating its strength and nature,protecting unaffected areas first,identifying the state based on symptoms,and targeting accordingly to combat resistance arising from tumor heterogeneity.This article aims to provide a new theoretical basis for the treatment strategies of different types of breast cancer.
6.Approaches in vascularization of tissue-engineered bone and their research progress
Yulei WANG ; Jingyuan LI ; Nengqi SHAO ; Wenhao XU ; Fanzhe FENG ; Zhijun CAI ; Zhongzheng YU ; Xiaoqing HE ; Yongqing XU ; Yi CUI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2024;26(10):915-920
Tissue engineering bone technology, grounded in seed cells, cytokines, and scaffold supports, provides an effective solution for addressing extensive bone defects, demonstrating significant potentials in the field of bone repair. However, this technology still faces numerous challenges. Focusing on vascularization in engineered bones, this article reviews various methods to enhance vascularization within tissue-engineered bones, including multicellular co-culture, application of angiogenic factors, advanced 3D printing, and aid of surgical interventions. This article also analyses the latest research developments and the limitations of the methods, and speculates future research directions for tissue engineered bone.
7.Integrated spatial metabolomics and transcriptomics decipher the hepatoprotection mechanisms of wedelolactone and demethylwedelolactone on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Chen PANPAN ; Zhu ZIHAN ; Geng HAOYUAN ; Cui XIAOQING ; Han YUHAO ; Wang LEI ; Zhang YAQI ; Lu HENG ; Wang XIAO ; Zhang YUN ; Sun CHENGLONG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2024;14(4):552-561
Eclipta prostrata L.has been used in traditional medicine and known for its liver-protective properties for centuries.Wedelolactone(WEL)and demethylwedelolactone(DWEL)are the major coumarins found in E.prostrata L.However,the comprehensive characterization of these two compounds on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)still remains to be explored.Utilizing a well-established zebrafish model of thioacetamide(TAA)-induced liver injury,the present study sought to investigate the impacts and mechanisms of WEL and DWEL on NAFLD through integrative spatial metabolomics with liver-specific transcriptomics analysis.Our results showed that WEL and DWEL significantly improved liver function and reduced the accumulation of fat in the liver.The biodistributions and metabolism of these two compounds in whole-body zebrafish were successfully mapped,and the discriminatory endogenous metabolites reversely regulated by WEL and DWEL treatments were also characterized.Based on spatial metabolomics and transcriptomics,we identified that steroid biosynthesis and fatty acid metabolism are mainly involved in the hepatoprotective effects of WEL instead of DWEL.Our study unveils the distinct mechanism of WEL and DWEL in ameliorating NAFLD,and presents a"multi-omics"platform of spatial metabolomics and liver-specific transcriptomics to develop highly effective compounds for further improved therapy.
8.A cross-sectional study on the pain caused by hyaluronic acid cosmetic injections
Lishuai SHI ; Lili QI ; Jun ZHANG ; Tao WANG ; Guobao WANG ; Feng ZHOU ; Lunli GONG ; Qiuni GAO ; Xiaoqing YAN ; Meng FAN ; Haiyan CUI
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2024;40(1):326-333
Objective:To learn about physicians’ concepts and commonly employed method in hyaluronic acid injection and provide reference data for the standardization of pain management.Methods:This study was a cross-sectional study. Convenient sampling method was used to distribute questionnaires to cosmetic injectors and patients experienced with hyaluronic acid injections to collect data on their views of pain associated with hyaluronic acid injections. The physician portion was collected offline from June 15 to July 20, 2022, and the patient portion was collected from November 14, 2022, to December 6, 2022, via the Questionnaire Star platform. The physician questionnaire consisted of 17 questions, question types included single choice, multiple choice and essay questions. The patient questionnaire consisted of 6 questions, question types included single choice and multiple choice. Relevant data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software for descriptive statistics, and data were presented in the form of cases and percentages (%).Results:Sixty-two physician questionnaires and 123 patient questionnaires were collected. 42 (67.74%) physicians observed from their daily practice that more than 50% of their patients were very concerned about pain during injection; 101 (82.11%) patients scored ≥5 out of 10 for concern about impending pain prior to hyaluronic acid filler injection. At the time of treatment, 48 (77.42%) physicians advised patients to choose a lidocaine-containing hyaluronic acid filler for reasons including a significant reduction in injection pain (53 cases, 85.48%) and patient comfort with the treatment experience (59 cases, 95.16%). 60 (48.78%) patients were willing to choose an anesthesia-containing product at the time of injection, but the price of the anesthesia-containing product influenced the patient’ s choice (55 cases 44.72%) .Conclusions:Pain from cosmetic injectable treatments is an important issue to both physicians and patients. Lidocaine-containing hyaluronic acid is recognized by physicians and patients for its analgesic effect and high safety profile. There is no perfect solution for pain in cosmetic injection treatment, and multidisciplinary collaboration may be needed to solve the problem.
9.A cross-sectional study on the pain caused by hyaluronic acid cosmetic injections
Lishuai SHI ; Lili QI ; Jun ZHANG ; Tao WANG ; Guobao WANG ; Feng ZHOU ; Lunli GONG ; Qiuni GAO ; Xiaoqing YAN ; Meng FAN ; Haiyan CUI
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2024;40(4):428-435
Objective:To learn about physicians’ concepts and commonly employed method in hyaluronic acid injection and provide reference data for the standardization of pain management.Methods:This study was a cross-sectional study. Convenient sampling method was used to distribute questionnaires to cosmetic injectors from plastic surgery department of public hospitals or medical beauty institutions and patients experienced with hyaluronic acid injections to collect data on their views of pain associated with hyaluronic acid injections. The physician portion was collected offline from June 15 to July 20, 2022, and the patient portion was collected from November 14 to December 6, 2022, via the Questionnaire Star platform. The physician questionnaire consisted of 17 questions, question types included single choice, multiple choice and essay questions. The patient questionnaire consisted of 6 questions, question types included single choice and multiple choice. Relevant data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software for descriptive statistics, and data were presented in the form of cases(%).Results:Sixty-two physician questionnaires and 123 patient questionnaires were collected. 42 (67.74%) physicians observed from their daily practice that more than 50% of their patients were very concerned about pain during injection; 101 (82.11%) patients scored ≥5 out of 10 for concern about impending pain prior to hyaluronic acid filler injection. At the time of treatment, 48 (77.42%) physicians advised patients to choose a lidocaine-containing hyaluronic acid filler for reasons including a significant reduction in injection pain (53 cases, 85.48%) and patient comfort with the treatment experience (59 cases, 95.16%). 60 (48.78%) patients were willing to choose an anesthesia-containing product at the time of injection, but the price of the anesthesia-containing product influenced the patient’s choice (55 cases, 44.72%).Conclusion:Pain from cosmetic injectable treatments is an important issue to both physicians and patients. Lidocaine-containing hyaluronic acid is recognized by physicians and patients for its analgesic effect and high safety profile. There is no perfect solution for pain in cosmetic injection treatment, and multidisciplinary collaboration may be needed to solve the problem.
10.Correlation among Serum LncRNA NEAT1,miR-424-5p Levels,Clinical Stage and Infertility Diagnosis in Patients with Endometriosis
Xiaoqing SUN ; Zhaoling CUI ; Xiaoxu LIU
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2024;39(5):54-57,74
Objective To explore the diagnostic value of long non-coding RNA nuclear-enriched abundant transcript 1(LncRNA NEATl)and microRNA(miR)-424-5p in the diagnosis of endometriosis(EM)combined with infertility and its application value in disease staging.Methods A total of 232 EM patients who visited Shijiazhuang Maternal and Child Health Hospital from October 2021 to October 2023 were selected as the study subjects,120 patients with EM combined with infertility were used as the infertility group,and 112 patients with pure EM were regarded as the control group.The infertility group was separated into r-AFS stages Ⅰ~Ⅱ(n=27),r-AFS stage Ⅲ(n=45),and r-AFS stage Ⅳ(n=48)according to the American r-AFS staging standards,and qRT-PCR method was applied to detect the expression levels of serum LncRNA NEAT1 and miR-424-5p.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was applied to analyze the value of serum LncRNA NEAT1 and miR-424-5p in diagnosing EM combined with infertility,and multivariate Logistic regression was applied to analyze the influencing factors of EM combined with infertility.Bioinformatics analysis of LncRNA NEAT1 targeting miR-424-5p was performed on the TargetScanHuman website.Pearson method was applied to analyze the correlation between serum LncRNA NEAT1 and miR-424-5p expression levels in patients with EM combined with infertility.Results Differences of serum LncRNA NEAT1(1.16±0.15 vs 1.02±0.13),pelvic surgery history ratio(17.50%vs 1.79%),miR-424-5p(0.92±0.11 vs 1.04±0.12)expression levels between infertility group and control group were significant,and the differences were significant(t=7.753,16.018,7.974,all P<0.05).Serum LncRNA NEAT1(1.05±0.10,1.14±0.14,1.24±0.19)increased and miR-424-5p(0.99±0.12,0.93±0.11,0.87±0.10)decreased in r-AFS stage Ⅰ~Ⅱ,Ⅲ,Ⅳ patients,and the differences were significant(F=13.528,10.910,all P<0.05).There was a targeting relationship between LncRNA NEAT1 and miR-424-5p,and there was a negative correlation between serum LncRNA NEAT1 and miR-424-5p expression levels in EM patients with infertility(r=-0.431,P<0.05).The AUCs of serum LncRNANEAT1,miR-424-5p,and combined diagnosis for EM combined with infertility were 0.782,0.719 and 0.835,respectively,and the AUC of combined diagnosis was better than that of individual detection(Z=2.625,3.861,P=0.009,0.001).LncRNA NEAT1 was a risk factor for EM combined with infertility,while miR-424-5p was a protective factor(all P<0.05).Conclusion The expression level of serum LncRNA NEAT1 is increased and miR-424-5p is decreased in EM patients with infertility,both of which are related to the disease stage and the occurrence of infertility.


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