1.Clinical pathway for integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis
Yuan ZHANG ; Hao WANG ; Haiyan YIN ; Shengwei JIN ; Bangjiang FANG ; Guiwei LI ; Xijing ZHANG ; Hongmei GAO ; Donghao WANG ; Changsong WANG ; Keliang XIE ; Lai JIANG ; Yan QU ; Zhaocai ZHANG ; Jianying KAN ; Daihua YU ; Junling LIU ; Jun LI ; Weiwei AN ; Yong CHEN ; Jianbo YU
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2025;32(3):257-261
Acute pancreatitis(AP)is a frequently encountered acute abdominal syndrome in clinical settings,and the integrated model of traditional Chinese and Western medicine(TCM-WM)has demonstrated notable advantages in the diagnosis and treatment of AP.To systematize and standardize clinical practices related to develop clinical pathway for integrated TCM-WM diagnosis and treatment of AP,which enhances the efficiency and quality of patient care.This pathway focuses on AP,a common acute and life-threatening disease within the digestive system,and outlines that the central pathological mechanism involves pancreatic injury and localized inflammation resulting from the abnormal activation of pancreatic enzymes.It has the characteristics of rapid onset,multiple causes,and complex manifestations.Severe cases can be life-threatening.At present,conventional treatments encompass a diverse range of modalities.Moreover,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)holds distinct advantages in alleviating relevant symptoms,and TCM-WM is gaining increasing prevalence.To enhance the standardization and consistency of diagnostic and therapeutic practices,this clinical pathway clearly delineates the target patient population,which includes individuals diagnosed with abdominal pain disorder according to TCM and with AP in accordance with WM criteria,as well as the corresponding inclusion standards.The diagnostic framework integrates both TCM and WM guidelines,and further incorporates disease staging,severity grading,and syndrome differentiation to support a comprehensive and integrated diagnostic strategy.The treatment integrates approaches from both TCM and WM.Within the WM framework,interventions consist of basic supportive care,infection control,nutritional support,and the management of complications.In the context of TCM,the protocol includes syndrome differentiation and corresponding therapeutic strategies(Distinct syndrome patterns are identified and managed during the acute and convalescent phases),such as acupuncture and retention enema.This clinical pathway addresses multiple key components,including preventive strategies,post-treatment follow-up,criteria for evaluating therapeutic efficacy,admission and discharge,admission examination protocols,discharge criteria,and the rationale for deviations or withdrawal from the pathway.It is designed to provide a systematic and standardized reference framework for relevant clinical practices.
2.A case report on multidisciplinary team collaborative diagnosis and treatment of severe immune checkpoint inhibitor-related myocarditis
Zhu JIXIANG ; He YIZI ; Guan QINGPEI ; Liu PANPAN ; Wang DONGHAO ; Li ZHIMING ; Zhou HUI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2025;52(18):950-956
With the widespread useof immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)in the treatment of various solid tumors,immune-related adverse events have attracted increasing clinical attention.Although ICI-associated myocarditis is rare,it typically has an insidious onset,progresses rapidly,and carries a high mortality rate,making it one of the most severe complications of ICI therapy.Early recognition and management remain challenging due to the absence of standardized diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines.ICI-associated myocarditis is characterized by the following features,with symptom onset commonly occurring within weeks of initiating ICI therapy.Its clinical manifestations are often non-specific and can be misdiagnosed as coronary artery disease or viral myocarditis.Prompt administration of high-dose corticosteroids combined with immunosuppressants,cardiac rhythm and functional support,is crucial for effective management.Although numerous stud-ies highlight the importance of early detection and multidisciplinary collaboration,there is still no consensus on standardized treatment pro-tocols.This report describes a case of acute ICI-associated myocarditis with ovarian cancer who developed symptoms after receiving com-bined apalutamide and toripalimab therapy.The patient responded well to corticosteroid pulse therapy,second-line immunosuppressants,and intensive care support.Due to recurrent ventricular arrhythmias,an implantable cardioverter defibrillator was placed,and cardiac func-tion remained stable during follow-up.Through this case and a review of the relevant literature,we discuss the clinical features,compre-hensive treatment strategies,and long-term management approaches for ICI-associated myocarditis,aiming to raise clinical awareness,pro-mote standardized multidisciplinary team collaboration,and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
3.Comparison of efficacy and safety of fospropofol disodium and propofol applied in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adult patients undergoing elective surgery
Donghao ZHANG ; Jinhui LI ; Rumeng BAN ; Jinshuo YAN ; Ruizhu LIU ; Xuefeng LI
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2025;51(1):143-149
Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of fospropofol disodium(FP)in the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in the adult patients graded Ⅰ or Ⅱ by the American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA)undergoing elective surgery,and to provide the theoretical basis for application of EP in the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.Methods:Adult patients of ASA grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ undergoing elective surgery were selected with a total of 100 patients recruited sequentially according to the time of visit,and they were randomly divided into FP group(50 cases)and propofol group(50 cases).All patients were prepared preoperatively,and received a slow injection of midazolam(2 to 3 mg)and sufentanil(0.3 μg·kg-1),followed by induction of anaesthesia 1 to 2 min later.The patients in FP group were given FP(10.0-12.5 mg·kg-1)intravenously,and the patients in propofol group were given propofol(1.5-2.0 mg·kg-1)intravenously.After the Modified Obserational Assessment Alertness/Sedation(MOAA/S)score dropped to 1,muscle relaxant was administrated and the induction was completed.During the maintenance of anaesthesia,the patients in FP group received a continuous intravenous infusion of FP at a rate of 12.5-15.0 mg·kg-1·h-1,and the patients in propofol group received a continuous infusion of propofol at a starting rate of 6 mg·kg-1·h-1.The patients in two groups additionally received remifentanil(0.1-0.4 μg·kg-1·min-1)for co-analgesia,and the rate of administration was adjusted according to the patient's status.Systolic blood pressure(SBP),diastolic blood pressure(DBP),mean arterial pressure(MAP),heart rate(HR)and bispectral index(BIS)values of the patients in two groups were recorded at different time points:before induction(T1),immediately after tracheal intubation(T2),5 min after induction(T3),10 min after induction(T4),20 min after induction(T5),30 min after induction(T6),40 min after induction(T7)and at the end of the procedure(T8).The time to onset of sedation/anaesthesia(MOAA/S≤1),the time to eye opening,and the time to awakening(MOAA/S=5)of the patients in two groups were recorded.The lowest intraoperative SBP and BIS values and the time required of the patients in two groups were observed.The incidence of adverse reactions related to agitation,choking,nausea,vomiting and cardiovascular system or respiratory system were compared between two groups.Results:There were no statistically differences in the general informations and the duration of surgery of patients between two groups(P>0.05).The induction time of the patients in FP group(2.39 min)was significantly longer than that in propofol group(0.70 min)(P<0.05).In the recovery period of general anesthesia,the eye opening time and recovery time of the patients in FP group were significantly longer than those in propofol group(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in MAP of the patients between two groups at different time points(P>0.05).The HR at T4,T5,T6,and T7 time points of the patients in FP group were lower than those in propofol group(P<0.05).The lowest value of BIS of the patients in FP group was significantly smaller than that in propofol group,and the time taken to reach the lowest value of BIS in FP group was significantly longer than that in propofol group(P<0.05).The time taken to reach the lowest value of SBP of the patients in FP group was longer than that in propofol group(P<0.05).However,the lowest value of SBP of the patients and the incidence of adverse reations of the patients in two groups showed no statistical differences(P>0.05).Conclusion:Compared with propofol,FP injection is safe and effective in the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adult patients with ASA class Ⅰ or Ⅱ undergoing elective surgery,with a low incidence of adverse reactions,which is a new anesthesia option.
4.Non-targeted Lipid Metabolomics of Tongue Coating in Patients with Ischemic Stroke
Cuicui LI ; Donghao CAI ; Jingwen XU ; Hui LI
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(5):1060-1065
Objective To explore the differences of lipid metabolites in tongue coating between ischemic stroke patients and healthy people,thus to screen out the potential biomarkers for tongue coating of ischemic stroke patients.Methods Twenty patients confirmed as ischemic stroke were selected as the observation group,and another 20 controls receiving healthy medical checkup at the same period were selected as the control group.All of them were aged between 40 and 80 years.Using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(UHPLC-MS)technology,and by combined with the statistical methods of principal component analysis(PCA)and partial least squares discriminant analysis(PLS-DA),non-targeted lipid metabolomics study was performed on tongue coating samples of the observation group and the control group.According to the criteria that the VIP value in the orthogonal signal correction-based orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA)model was greater than 1 and the P value of the Wilcoxon rank test was less than 0.05,lipid metabolites with significant differences were screened and determined.Results Differential lipid metabolites exist in ischemic stroke patients(observation group)and healthy people(control group),and a total of 14 lipid metabolites were identified,and they were free fatty acids,ceramide,sphingomyelin,cardiolipin,lecithin,etc.Of the 14 lipid metabolites,4 were down-regulated and 10 were up-regulated,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion There exist differential lipid metabolites in tongue coating of patients with ischemic stroke and the healthy controls,and these different lipid metabolites are expected to become potential biomarkers for ischemic stroke.
5.Exploring the Mechanism of Astragalus-Derived EVs-Like Particles in Diabetic Wound Healing Through Untargeted Metabolomics,Network Pharmacology,and Molecular Docking
Yanling LI ; Donghao CAI ; Jiawen SHEN ; Kewei ZHAO
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(5):1203-1212
Objective To explore the role and potential mechanism of Astragali Radix-derived extracelluar vesicles(EVs)-like particles(AR-EVLP)in diabetic wound healing,providing a novel therapeutic drug mode and theoretical basis for traditional Chinese medicine in treating diabetic skin ulcers.Methods AR-EVLP was extracted using ultracentrifugation.Untargeted metabolomics was used to analyze the potential active components of AR-EVLP,and the main active substances in AR-EVLP were identified by comparison with the Herb database.The targets of the active components were obtained through the Swiss Target Prediction database and the TCMSP database.Targets related to diabetic wound healing were obtained from the GeneCards database.Key targets were identified by intersecting drug targets and disease targets.GO functional annotation and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis were performed using the DAVID database.Based on the pathway enrichment results,a"drug components-targets-pathways"diagram was constructed to identify core targets.Molecular docking and visualization were performed using Autodock and PyMOL software.Results Formononetin was identified as the main active component in AR-EVLP,with 66 key targets related to diabetes and wound healing,including 15 key node proteins such as SRC,CASP3 and JUN.GO functional enrichment analysis suggested that formononetin can regulate biological processes such as protein phosphorylation and gene expression.KEGG pathway enrichment analysis indicated potential involvement in multiple signaling pathways,including VEGF and TNF.Seven targets,including PIK3CA,JUN and MAPK14,were identified as core targets for formononetin.Molecular docking showed that formononetin had the strongest binding affinity with MAPK14.Conclusion AR-EVLP may be a potential effective drug mode for the treatment of diabetic wound healing.
6.A case report on multidisciplinary team collaborative diagnosis and treatment of severe immune checkpoint inhibitor-related myocarditis
Zhu JIXIANG ; He YIZI ; Guan QINGPEI ; Liu PANPAN ; Wang DONGHAO ; Li ZHIMING ; Zhou HUI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2025;52(18):950-956
With the widespread useof immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)in the treatment of various solid tumors,immune-related adverse events have attracted increasing clinical attention.Although ICI-associated myocarditis is rare,it typically has an insidious onset,progresses rapidly,and carries a high mortality rate,making it one of the most severe complications of ICI therapy.Early recognition and management remain challenging due to the absence of standardized diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines.ICI-associated myocarditis is characterized by the following features,with symptom onset commonly occurring within weeks of initiating ICI therapy.Its clinical manifestations are often non-specific and can be misdiagnosed as coronary artery disease or viral myocarditis.Prompt administration of high-dose corticosteroids combined with immunosuppressants,cardiac rhythm and functional support,is crucial for effective management.Although numerous stud-ies highlight the importance of early detection and multidisciplinary collaboration,there is still no consensus on standardized treatment pro-tocols.This report describes a case of acute ICI-associated myocarditis with ovarian cancer who developed symptoms after receiving com-bined apalutamide and toripalimab therapy.The patient responded well to corticosteroid pulse therapy,second-line immunosuppressants,and intensive care support.Due to recurrent ventricular arrhythmias,an implantable cardioverter defibrillator was placed,and cardiac func-tion remained stable during follow-up.Through this case and a review of the relevant literature,we discuss the clinical features,compre-hensive treatment strategies,and long-term management approaches for ICI-associated myocarditis,aiming to raise clinical awareness,pro-mote standardized multidisciplinary team collaboration,and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
7.Clinical pathway for integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis
Yuan ZHANG ; Hao WANG ; Haiyan YIN ; Shengwei JIN ; Bangjiang FANG ; Guiwei LI ; Xijing ZHANG ; Hongmei GAO ; Donghao WANG ; Changsong WANG ; Keliang XIE ; Lai JIANG ; Yan QU ; Zhaocai ZHANG ; Jianying KAN ; Daihua YU ; Junling LIU ; Jun LI ; Weiwei AN ; Yong CHEN ; Jianbo YU
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2025;32(3):257-261
Acute pancreatitis(AP)is a frequently encountered acute abdominal syndrome in clinical settings,and the integrated model of traditional Chinese and Western medicine(TCM-WM)has demonstrated notable advantages in the diagnosis and treatment of AP.To systematize and standardize clinical practices related to develop clinical pathway for integrated TCM-WM diagnosis and treatment of AP,which enhances the efficiency and quality of patient care.This pathway focuses on AP,a common acute and life-threatening disease within the digestive system,and outlines that the central pathological mechanism involves pancreatic injury and localized inflammation resulting from the abnormal activation of pancreatic enzymes.It has the characteristics of rapid onset,multiple causes,and complex manifestations.Severe cases can be life-threatening.At present,conventional treatments encompass a diverse range of modalities.Moreover,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)holds distinct advantages in alleviating relevant symptoms,and TCM-WM is gaining increasing prevalence.To enhance the standardization and consistency of diagnostic and therapeutic practices,this clinical pathway clearly delineates the target patient population,which includes individuals diagnosed with abdominal pain disorder according to TCM and with AP in accordance with WM criteria,as well as the corresponding inclusion standards.The diagnostic framework integrates both TCM and WM guidelines,and further incorporates disease staging,severity grading,and syndrome differentiation to support a comprehensive and integrated diagnostic strategy.The treatment integrates approaches from both TCM and WM.Within the WM framework,interventions consist of basic supportive care,infection control,nutritional support,and the management of complications.In the context of TCM,the protocol includes syndrome differentiation and corresponding therapeutic strategies(Distinct syndrome patterns are identified and managed during the acute and convalescent phases),such as acupuncture and retention enema.This clinical pathway addresses multiple key components,including preventive strategies,post-treatment follow-up,criteria for evaluating therapeutic efficacy,admission and discharge,admission examination protocols,discharge criteria,and the rationale for deviations or withdrawal from the pathway.It is designed to provide a systematic and standardized reference framework for relevant clinical practices.
8.Cinobufacini inhibits the metastasis of colorectal cancer by regulating polarization of M2 macrophages
Jing SHANG ; Yun WANG ; Jinbao CHEN ; Donghao TANG ; Linlin JIA ; Wei LI ; Hongjie YU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(2):224-229
Objective To investigate the effect of cinobufacini on inhibiting colorectal cancer metastasis by regula-ting the polarization of M2 macrophages.Methods THP-1 was induced into M0 type macrophages.The condi-tioned medium of HCT116 cells was collected to stimulate M0 type macrophages.The polarization of M2 type mac-rophages was observed by flow cytometry,real-time quantitative PCR and ELISA experiments.The conditioned me-dium of M0 type macrophages and HCT116-Mφ cells was collected to stimulate HCT116 cells.The ability of migra-tion and invasion was observed by wound healing assay and Transwell assay.The effect of cinobufacini on the via-bility of HCT116 cells was detected by CCK-8 assay.The conditioned medium of HCT116 and HCT116+cinobufa-cini was collected to stimulate M0 type macrophages.The polarization of M2 type macrophages was observed by flow cytometry,real-time quantitative PCR and ELISA experiments.The conditioned media of HCT116-Mφ cells and(HCT116+cinobufacini)-Mφ cells were collected to stimulate HCT116 cells.The changes of migration and inva-sion ability were observed by wound healing assay and Transwell assay.Results After stimulation of M0 type mac-rophages in HCT116 cell conditioned medium,the morphology of M0 macrophages turned into fusiform cells,the proportion of CD11b+CD206+cells increased,and the expression of M2 macrophage markers IL-10 and TGF-β in-creased.The migration and invasion ability of HCT116 cells were significantly enhanced after stimulation in the conditioned medium of HCT1 16-Mφ cells.After the addition of cinobufacini,not only the polarization proportion of M2 macrophages decreased,but also the metastatic effect mediated by M2 macrophages was inhibited.Conclusion HCT116 cells can induce the polarization of M2 macrophages,while cinobufacini can inhibit the tumor metastasis mediated by M2 macrophages by inhibiting the polarization of M2 macrophages.
9.Metabolomics-based study on the improvement mechanism of the Mongolian drug Sugemule-4 on insomnia rats
Yanjia LI ; Rui YANG ; Sheng WANG ; Lidong SUN ; Donghao BAI ; Shangwu JIN
China Pharmacy 2024;35(1):38-43
OBJECTIVE To study the effects of the Mongolian medicine Sugemule-4 on the metabolism of insomnia rats, and to preliminarily explore its possible mechanisms for improving insomnia. METHODS The rat model of chronic stress insomnia was established by tail clipping stimulation and intraperitoneal injection of p-chlorophenyl alanine solution. Twenty-four male rats were randomly divided into the normal group, model group, diazepam group (positive control, 0.92 mg/kg), and Sugemule-4 group (5.2 g/kg), with 6 rats in each group. Since the 7th day of tail clipping stimulation, the Sugemule-4 group and diazepam group began to be intragastrically administered with relevant medicine; the normal group and model group were intragastrically administered with an equal volume of distilled water, once a day, for 14 consecutive days. The learning and memory abilities of rats were tested using a water maze experiment, and the non-invasive sleep activity monitoring system was used to monitor the 24- hour sleep time of rats. A metabolomics study was conducted on rat serum and hippocampal tissue by using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The multivariate statistical analysis method was adopted to analyze the differential metabolites in serum and hippocampal tissue of rats, and screen for differential metabolites and metabolic pathways among those groups. RESULTS Compared with the normal group, the escape latency of rats in the model group was significantly increased, the times of crossing platforms were significantly reduced, and the percentage of average 24-hour sleep time was significantly reduced (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the levels of the above indicators were significantly reversed in the diazepam group and Sugemule-4 group (P<0.05). Metabolomics studies found that a total of 9 differential metabolites were identified in rat serum and hippocampal tissue, including 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, canine urate, canine urinary quinolinic acid, 5-hydroxytryptamine, phenol sulfate, 1-carboxyethyltyrosine, 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl) lactate, N-acetyl tyrosine, tyrosine and phenol sulfate, mainly involving 2 metabolic pathways of tryptophan and tyrosine.CONCLUSIONS Sugemule-4 can improve the sleep time and behavioral performance of insomnia rats, and its mechanism may be associated with affecting amino acid metabolic pathways such as tryptophan and tyrosine.
10.Bufalin induces apoptosis of HCT116 cells by activating endoplasmic reticulum stress pathway
Jing Shang ; Zongheng Li ; Qi Xia ; Donghao Tang ; Jia Chen ; Zeting Yuan ; Peihao Yin
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2023;58(2):274-279
Objective :
To study the effect of bufalin on the proliferation and apoptosis of human colorectal cancer cell line HCT116,and to explore the role of endoplasmic reticulum stress ( ERS) in this process.
Methods :
The effect of bufalin on the proliferation of HCT116 cells was determined by CCK-8 assay.After HCT116 cells were treated with different concentrations of bufalin for 48 hours,cell apoptosis was detected by Annexin V / PI assay, and the expression of apoptosis-related proteins Bax and Bcl-2 was detected by Western blot.At the same time,the expression of ERS-related proteins glucose regulated protein 78 ( GRP78) ,phosphorylated protein kinase R like endoplasmic reticulum kinase ( p-PERK) ,eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 α ( eIF2 α) ,phosphorylated eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 α (p-eIF2 α) and C / EBP homologous protein ( CHOP) was detected by Western blot.HCT116 cells were divided into control group,bufalin group and combination group (bufalin + 4-phenylbutyric acid) ,and the expression of apoptosis-related proteins Bax and Bcl-2 was observed by Western blot.
Results:
CCK-8 assay showed that bufalin could inhibit the proliferation of HCT116 cells.Apoptosis assay showed that bufalin could induce apoptosis of HCT116 cells.The results of Western blot showed that bufalin could up-regulate the expression of pro-apoptotic protein Bax and down-regulate the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2.It could also induce ERS and activate PERK / eIF2 α/ CHOP pathway.When bufalin combined with 4-phenylbutyric acid,the apoptosis-promoting effect of bufalin was inhibited.
Conclusion
Bufalin can effectively inhibit the prolif- erative activity and induce apoptosis of HCT116,which is achieved to some extent by activating ERS.


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