1.Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulates NF-κB Signaling Pathway for Treating CP/CPPS: A Review
Pengdong YIN ; Guangwei JIN ; Shenglong LI ; Ganggang LU ; Yuanbo ZHAO ; Yongqiang ZHAO ; Xixiang LI ; Jiuyun ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(17):301-313
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a prevalent and complex condition in urology and one of the leading causes of chronic pelvic pain. Due to its prolonged duration and recurrent episodes,CP/CPPS significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Abnormal activation of the nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway influences pathological processes such as the inflammatory response,oxidative stress,apoptosis,and tissue fibrosis in the body,thereby promoting the progression of CP/CPPS. Currently,Western medical therapies include antibiotics,pain relievers,α-blockers,and physiotherapy,yet they still fail to halt the pathological process of CP/CPPS. Research indicates that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can modulate the NF-κB pathway through a multi-target and multi-pathway approach,effectively reducing prostate tissue damage and prostate index and alleviating pain and lower urinary tract symptoms. On the basis of existing studies,this paper systematically examines the intrinsic connection between CP/CPPS and the NF-κB pathway and summarizes the effects of TCM active ingredients (e.g.,emodin,quercetin,and gentiopicroside),extracts (e.g.,Oldenlandia diffusa extract),classical medidcinal pairs (e.g.,Phellodendri Chinensis Cortex-Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma),and compound prescriptions and Chinese patent medicines (e.g.,Qianliexiao decoction,Jiedu Huoxue decoction,Qianlie Shutong capsules) in treating CP/CPPS by regulating the NF-κB signaling pathway. The review of the research findings on treating CP/CPPS through this pathway aims to offer insights for clinical practice of TCM in the prevention and treatment of CP/CPPS,as well as to provide references for basic research and new drug development in this domain.
2.Correlation between gallbladder polyps and colorectal polyps
Qinglin ZHANG ; Wen ZHENG ; Ganggang YIN ; Xuejiao TAN ; Miaomiao LUO ; Mengzhen SHI ; Weigang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2025;42(3):223-228
Objective:To explore the relationship between gallbladder polyps and colorectal polyps, providing insights into whether the presence of gallbladder polyps can serve as an indicator for colonoscopy screening.Methods:Clinical data from 2 542 patients who underwent colonoscopy and abdominal ultrasound at the First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University between January and December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into colorectal polyp group ( n=1 266) and non-colorectal polyp group ( n=1 276) based on colonoscopy findings. Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression models were used to analyze the relationship between gallbladder polyps and colorectal polyps. Results:The prevalence rates of gallbladder polyp in colorectal polyp group and non-colorectal polyp group were 16.67% (211/1 266) and 11.21% (143/1 276). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed a lower risk of colorectal polyps in women ( P<0.001, OR=0.523, 95% CI: 0.440-0.622). Age ( P<0.001, OR=1.059, 95% CI: 1.050-1.068), and hypertriglyceridemia ( P=0.013, OR=1.350, 95% CI: 1.066-1.709), low level of high-density lipoprotein ( P<0.001, OR=1.588, 95% CI: 1.280-1.969), and gallbladder polyp ( P<0.001, OR=1.712, 95% CI: 1.344-2.180) were independent risk factors for colorectal polyp. There was no significant difference in hypercholesterolemia, elevated low-density lipoprotein, hyperuricemia, or cholecystectomy between colorectal polyp group and non-colorectal polyp group ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The identification of gallbladder polyps via abdominal ultrasound may indicate a higher likelihood of colorectal polyps in patients, underscoring the need for further colonoscopy screening in individuals with gallbladder polyps.
3.Correlation between gallbladder polyps and colorectal polyps
Qinglin ZHANG ; Wen ZHENG ; Ganggang YIN ; Xuejiao TAN ; Miaomiao LUO ; Mengzhen SHI ; Weigang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2025;42(3):223-228
Objective:To explore the relationship between gallbladder polyps and colorectal polyps, providing insights into whether the presence of gallbladder polyps can serve as an indicator for colonoscopy screening.Methods:Clinical data from 2 542 patients who underwent colonoscopy and abdominal ultrasound at the First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University between January and December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into colorectal polyp group ( n=1 266) and non-colorectal polyp group ( n=1 276) based on colonoscopy findings. Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression models were used to analyze the relationship between gallbladder polyps and colorectal polyps. Results:The prevalence rates of gallbladder polyp in colorectal polyp group and non-colorectal polyp group were 16.67% (211/1 266) and 11.21% (143/1 276). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed a lower risk of colorectal polyps in women ( P<0.001, OR=0.523, 95% CI: 0.440-0.622). Age ( P<0.001, OR=1.059, 95% CI: 1.050-1.068), and hypertriglyceridemia ( P=0.013, OR=1.350, 95% CI: 1.066-1.709), low level of high-density lipoprotein ( P<0.001, OR=1.588, 95% CI: 1.280-1.969), and gallbladder polyp ( P<0.001, OR=1.712, 95% CI: 1.344-2.180) were independent risk factors for colorectal polyp. There was no significant difference in hypercholesterolemia, elevated low-density lipoprotein, hyperuricemia, or cholecystectomy between colorectal polyp group and non-colorectal polyp group ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The identification of gallbladder polyps via abdominal ultrasound may indicate a higher likelihood of colorectal polyps in patients, underscoring the need for further colonoscopy screening in individuals with gallbladder polyps.

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