1.Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention in Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Based on Gut-brain Axis: A Review
Jinchan PENG ; Jinxiu WEI ; Zhu LIU ; Lijian LIU ; Liqun LI ; Chengning YANG ; Guangwen CHEN ; Jianfeng LI ; Sheng XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(8):311-319
Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) is a common digestive system disease with high prevalence and recurrence rates for years, high treatment costs, and serious impacts on patients' quality of life and economic burden. Therefore, it is important to explore new and safe treatment methods. The pathogenesis of IBS-D is complex, in which the gut-brain axis is a key factor. The gut-brain axis, a bidirectional signaling pathway connecting the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system, regulates gastrointestinal motility, secretion, and immune responses, playing a key role in the occurrence and development of IBS-D. Up to now, antidiarrheal agents, probiotics, and neurotransmitter modulators are the main methods for the clinical treatment of IBS-D. Although they can partially curb the progression of this disease, the therapeutic effects remain to be improved. Studies have confirmed that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has significant advantages in the treatment of IBS-D since it can regulate the gut-brain axis via multiple pathways and targets to improve the gastrointestinal motility and strengthen immune defenses. However, there is a lack of systematic reviews on the regulation of the gut-brain axis by TCM in the treatment of IBS-D. Based on the review of IBS-D-related articles published in recent years, this paper systematically summarized the relationship between the gut-brain axis and IBS-D and the role of TCM in the treatment, providing new ideas for the treatment of IBS-D.
2.Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention in Acute Pancreatitis Based on TLR4 Signaling Pathway: A Review
Zuomei LUO ; Yuqing WANG ; Nan CHEN ; Bingjie HAN ; Liqun LI ; Lijian LIU ; Guangwen CHEN ; Chengning YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(9):263-271
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is one of the most clinically common acute digestive disorders characterized by quick onset,rapid progression,severe condition,and high mortality. If the disease is not timely intervened in the early stage,it can develop into severe AP in the later stage,which damages the long-term quality of life and brings serious economic burden to patients and their families. However, the pathogenesis of this disease is complex and has not been fully explained. The generation and development of AP is closely related to many signaling pathways. Among them,Toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),as a transmembrane signal transduction receptor,can mediate immune response and inflammatory response,and play a key role in the occurrence and development of AP. Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)can regulate the TLR4 signaling pathway with multiple targets,multiple effects,and multiple administration methods to inhibit inflammatory response,and effectively intervene in the progression of AP, which has gradually become a new craze for preventing and treating AP. Many studies have shown that TCM has obvious advantages in the prevention and treatment of AP. It can effectively treat AP by regulating TLR4 signaling pathway,strengthening immune resistance and defense,and inhibiting inflammatory response. Despite of the research progress,there is still a lack of comprehensive review on TCM regulation of TLR4 signaling pathway in the treatment of AP. Therefore,the literature on TCM regulation of TLR4 signaling pathway published in recent years was systematically reviewed and elaborated,aiming to provide new ideas for the treatment of AP and further drug development.
3.Clinical research progress of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of GERD with anxiety and depression by regulating brain-gut axis
Yuqing WANG ; Zuomei LUO ; Nan CHEN ; Bingjie HAN ; Liqun LI ; Lijian LIU ; Guangwen CHEN ; Chengning YANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(18):2315-2320
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a gastrointestinal motility disorder characterized by the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus, leading to symptoms such as acid reflux and heartburn. The incidence of GERD is closely associated with psychological disorders, including anxiety and depression. The brain-gut axis, serving as a mediator of the bidirectional connection between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract, plays a crucial role in the occurrence and development of GERD with anxiety and depression. Various therapeutic approaches, including compound Chinese medicine internal therapy (such as Pingchong jiangni decoction, Tiaozhong huashi decoction, etc.), combination therapy of internal and external Chinese medicine (such as Lianzhi xiere decoction combined with acupoint application, acupuncture at the back segment of governor vessel plus Chinese medication of soothing the liver and gallbladder, etc.), and combination therapy of internal Chinese and western medicine (including Jianpi shugan decoction combined with rabeprazole, rabeprazole combined with Jianzhong jiangni decoction, etc.), have been shown to regulate brain-gut peptides, intestinal flora, inflammatory factors and gastrointestinal hormones, thereby effectively alleviating GERD symptoms, anxiety and depression, and enhancing patients’ quality of life.
4.Effect of miR-141-3p targeting HMGB1 on LPS-induced A549 cell injury
Guangwen Long ; Qian Zhang ; Xiulin Yang ; Hongpeng Sun ; Chunling Ji
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(1):85-91
Objective :
To investigate the effect of miR-141-3p on LPS induced A549 cell injury by targeting high mobility group protein 1 (HMGB1) .
Methods :
A549 cells derived from type Ⅱ alveolar epithelial cells were taken as the study object,miR-141-3p mimics,mimics NC,HMGB1 gene overexpression plasmid (pcDNA3. 1-HMGB1) and empty Vector were transfected into A549 cells respectively or co-transfected,then 10 μg / ml LPS was used for 24 h.Cell proliferation activity was detected by cell counting kit-8 ( CCK-8) .The activity of lactate dehydrogenase ( LDH) in the supernatant of cell culture was detected by colorimetry.The apoptosis level of each group was detec- ted by flow cytometry.The levels of interleukin (IL) -1 β , IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (Elisa) .Dual luciferase reporter gene assay verified the targeted regulatory relationship between miR-141-3p and HMGB1 .
Results :
After treatment with LPS ,the proliferative activity of A549 cells and the expression level of miR-141-3p decreased ( P <0. 05 ) ,the apoptosis rate increased ( P < 0. 05) ,the levels of IL-1 β , IL-6,TNF-α and the activity of LDH in supernatant increased (P<0. 05) .Overex- pression of miR-141-3p increased the proliferation activity of A549 cells treated with LPS (P <0. 05 ) ,and de- creased the apoptosis rate and the levels of IL-1 β , IL-6,TNF-α in cells and LDH activity in supernatant (P < 0. 05) .However,overexpression of HMGB1 gene could reverse the ameliorative effect of miR-141-3p on LPS-in- duced A549 cell injury.Dual luciferase reporter gene experiment confirmed that HMGB1 was the downstream target gene of miR-141-3p.
Conclusion
miR-141-3p can inhibit LPS-induced apoptosis,reduce the expression level of inflammatory factors,and improve the damage of A549 cells,which may be related to the targeted regulation of HMGB1 expression.
5.Improvement effect of inhibiting miR-193a-5p expression on pulmonary fibrosis in rats with acute respiratory distress syndrome and its mechanism
Guangwen LONG ; Qian ZHANG ; Xiulin YANG ; Hongpeng SUN ; Chunling JI
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2024;50(6):1491-1498
Objective:To discuss the effect of inhibiting microRNA(miR)-193a-5p expression on pulmonary fibrosis in the rats with acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS),and to clarify the related mechanism.Methods:A total of 60 male SD rats were divided into sham operation group,model group,miR-193a-5p antagonist group(Antagomir group),and negative control group(Antagomir-NC group),and there were 15 rats in each group.The ARDS animal model was induced by administering 10 mg·kg-1 lipopolysaccharide(LPS)via tracheal instillation,while the rats in sham operation group received an equal volume of saline.After successful modeling,the rats in Antagomir group and Antagomir-NC group were treated with miR-193a-5p Antagomir or Antagomir-NC via tail vein injection.The arterial partial pressure of oxygen(PaO2)and oxygenation index(OI)of the rats in various groups were measured;HE staining and Masson staining were used to observe the pathology and collagen fiber deposition in lung tissue of the rats;kit was used to detect the level of hydroxyproline(Hyp)in lung tissue of the rats in various groups;enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)method was used to detect the levels of inflammatory factors tumor necrosis factor α(TNF-α),interleukin(IL)-1β,and IL-6 in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)of the rats in various groups;real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR)method was used to detect the expression levels of miR-193a-5p in lung tissue of the rats in various groups;Western blotting method was used to detect the expression levels of β-catenin,Snail family transcriptional repressor 1(Snail1),and α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)proteins in lung tissue of the rats in various groups.Results:Compared with sham operation group,the PaO2 and OI of the rats in model group were significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the PaO2 and OI of the rats in Antagomir group were significantly increased(P<0.05).The HE staining results showed that the lung tissue structure of the rats in sham operation group was normal,and there were no obvious inflammatory changes;compared with sham operation group,mild abnormalities in lung tissue structure,alveolar atrophy,and collapse were observed in the rats in model group and Antagomir-NC group,with a large number of lymphocytes and a small number of neutrophils infiltrating in the alveolar cavities,and widened alveolar spaces;compared with model group,the rats in Antagomir group showed a significant reduction in lymphocytes and neutrophil infiltration in the alveolar cavities and there were no obvious hyperplasia.The Masson staining results showed no obvious blue collagen fiber deposition in lung tissue of the rats in sham operation group;compared with sham operation group,significant blue collagen fiber deposition was observed in lung tissue of the rats in model group and Antagomir-NC group,with severe damage of the alveolar structure,indicating obvious pulmonary fibrosis;compared with model group,the deposition of blue-stained collagen fibers in lung tissue of the rats in Antagomir group was significantly reduced.Compared with sham operation group,the level of Hyp in lung tissue of the rats in model group was significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the level of Hyp of the rats in Antagomir group was significantly decreased(P<0.05).The ELISA results showed that compared with sham operation group,the levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,and IL-6 in BALF of the rats in model group were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,and IL-6 of the rats in Antagomir group were significantly decreased(P<0.05).The RT-qPCR results showed that compared with sham operation group,the expression level of miR-193a-5p in lung tissue of the rats in model group was significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the expression level of miR-193a-5p of the rats in Antagomir group was significantly decreased(P<0.05).The Western blotting results showed that compared with sham operation group,the expression levels of β-catenin,Snail1,and α-SMA proteins in lung tissue of the rats in model group were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with model group,the expression levels of β-catenin,Snail1,and α-SMA proteins in lung tissue of the rats in Antagomir group were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion:Inhibition of miR-193a-5p expression can improve the lung function and alleviate the pulmonary fibrosis in the ARDS rats by reducing the inflammatory responses and downregulating the expressions of β-catenin,Snail1,and α-SMA proteins.
6.Physical activity and exercise in liver cancer
Chen HAIYAN ; Zhou HUIMIN ; Wu BO ; Lu HANXIAO ; Zhang JIE ; Zhang YAN ; Gu YUANLONG ; Zhou GUANGWEN ; Xiang JIE ; Yang JUN
Liver Research 2024;8(1):22-33
Sarcopenia and physical deconditioning are common complications in patients with liver cancer,which are frequently caused by insufficient physical activity and poor nutritional status,resulting in physical frailty and a significant impact on the patient's physical fitness.Notably,sarcopenia,frailty,and poor cardiopulmonary endurance have all been linked to higher mortality rates among patients with liver cancer.Exercise intervention significantly improves various health parameters in liver cancer patients,including metabolic syndrome,muscle wasting,cardiorespiratory endurance,health-related quality of life,and reduction in hepatic venous pressure gradient.However,the link between physical exercise and liver cancer is commonly overlooked.In this article,we will examine the impact of exercise on liver cancer and present the most recent evidence on the best types of exercise for various stages of liver cancer.This article also summarizes and discusses the molecular mechanisms that control metabolism and systemic immune function in tumors.In brief,physical exercise should be considered an important intervention in the prevention and treatment of liver cancer and its complications.
7.Research progress on the correlation between peripheral blood inflammatory index and the prognosis of gallbladder cancer
Xinle WANG ; Guangwen ZHANG ; Yuchao ZHANG ; Xuanxuan LI ; Hong LIU ; Yirong YANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2024;30(10):790-793
Gallbladder cancer constitutes the most prevalent malignant tumor of the biliary tract. It exhibits clinical characteristics such as challenging diagnosis in early stages, aggressive invasiveness, and poor prognosis. Studies have discovered that the occurrence, development, and metastasis of malignant tumors are closely associated with the inflammatory response, and the level of systemic inflammation within the body can be reflected by peripheral blood inflammatory indicators. This review delineates the research progress on the correlation between peripheral blood inflammatory markers and the prognosis of gallbladder cancer, with the intention of providing references for the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis evaluation of gallbladder cancer.
8.Selection and application of statistical methods in medical research
Huixian ZENG ; Zhiyu YANG ; Donghong LIU ; Ruihua WANG ; Hongsen CHEN ; Hongwei ZHANG ; Xiaojie TAN ; Ping LI ; Guangwen CAO
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(8):831-839
Statistics plays an important role in medical research, and the selection of appropriate statistical methods is crucial for drawing reliable and valuable conclusions. This paper provides a brief introduction to commonly used statistical analysis methods for medical data, covering descriptive analysis, parametric test, nonparametric test, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and analysis of survival data. It focuses on discussing the assumptions of multiple linear regression, logistic regression and Cox proportional risk regression, as well as how to choose the appropriate statistical methods for analyzing and interpreting medical data based on different research objectives and data types.
9.Drafting reports of clinical studies
Zhiyu YANG ; Huixian ZENG ; Ruihua WANG ; Hongsen CHEN ; Jiaying SHEN ; Xiaojie TAN ; Hongwei ZHANG ; Guangwen CAO
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(9):941-947
Clinical research reports serve as the presentation of scientific research findings and directly reflect the quality of the research. This article describes the writing of different types of clinical research reports, such as observational studies and randomized controlled trial studies, with a particular focus on randomized controlled trials. Each scientific research design has its reporting focus, and the writing of scientific research papers has uniform requirements and a specific writing format. Mastering the proper format of drafting research reports is of practical value and significant importance for conduction high-quality clinical research.
10.Incidence and mortality of lung cancer in countries with different human development index
Xiaoqiong ZHU ; Dongming JIANG ; Jiaying SHEN ; Zheyun NIU ; Ming HU ; Huixian ZENG ; Zhiyu YANG ; Zihan ZHANG ; Cunxi ZHAO ; Guangwen CAO
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(4):305-313
ObjectiveTo compare the annual and age trends of the age-standard incidence rate (ASIR) and the age-standard mortality rate (ASMR) of lung cancer in countries with different human development index (HDI) from 1990 to 2019. MethodsThe data were collected from the global burden of disease study and GLOBOCAN 2020. The average annual percentage change (AAPC) and age trends of ASIR and ASMR in lung cancer were analyzed by the Joinpoint regression model, and the comparison between the four groups was analyzed by Kruskale-Wallis analysis. ResultsIn 2020, the incidence and mortality of lung cancer gradually increased with age and HDI grade. From 1990 to 2019, the global ASIR and ASMR of lung cancer decreased, and the ASIR of lung cancer among male decreased, while the ASIR of lung cancer among female increased. The results showed that ASIR of lung cancer in female residents in countries with very high HDI increased significantly from 1996 to 2011, resulting in an overall upward trend in female ASIR, while the other groups showed a downward trend. It was found that ASIR and ASMR of lung cancer in China and India were on the rise, while ASIR and ASMR of lung cancer in Russia and the United States were on the decline. ConclusionAlthough very high/high HDI countries face a higher burden of lung cancer occurrence and death, the accumulation of lung cancer burden is completed in the transitioning period. Therefore, lung cancer prevention measures in countries in transition are critical for global lung cancer control.


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