1.Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulates Metabolic Reprogramming Mechanism to Intervene in Inflammation-cancer Transformation of Gastric Mucosa
Xinyi LIANG ; Jiale MA ; Huizhen LI ; Shuangmei ZHAO ; Mengtong LENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):252-260
Gastric cancer (GC) has an insidious onset and is mostly diagnosed in the middle and late stages after clinical detection. It is one of the malignant tumors with high incidence and mortality rates in the world. At present, the treatment plans are optimized mainly in terms of surgery, radiotherapy, and intervention, while the endpoints of clinical trials, such as patients' overall survival, progression-free survival, and disease-free survival, are still unsatisfactory. Therefore, effectively delaying the dynamic inflammation-cancer transformation has become an urgent bottleneck in the prevention and treatment of GC. In 1920s, Professor Otto Warburg discovered the phenomenon that tumor cells can accelerate glycolysis. Since then, the abnormal metabolic network inside tumor cells has gradually entered into researchers' view, and the hot academic research topic of metabolic reprogramming has been proposed. Tumor cells can meet their own energy consumption and adapt to external changes by adjusting their metabolic pathways to achieve rapid proliferation. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is resolutely pursuing innovation in inheritance and the continuous refinement of research has led to the precision-oriented transition of TCM theories. Therefore, linking TCM with the treatment of tumors and precancerous diseases has certain research connotations. The searching and review of the publications in this field revealed that the number of publications in tumor-related metabolism increased dramatically, while there were only a few studies using TCM as a therapeutic solution. The research group has long been committed to the study of precancerous lesions of gastric cancer (PLGC) in Chinese and Western medicine. This article explained the dynamic process of inflammation-cancer transformation from the perspective of spleen deficiency-Qi stagnation-collateral stasis. The molecules of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α, cancer-Myc (c-Myc), apolipoprotein E (APOE) and pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) were selected to reflect the biological connotation of inflammation-cancer transformation. The current achievements of TCM in regulating the metabolic reprogramming to intervene in inflammation-cancer transformation were summarized, with a view to providing more information for TCM to intervene in the inflammation-cancer transformation of gastric mucosa.
2.Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulates Metabolic Reprogramming Mechanism to Intervene in Inflammation-cancer Transformation of Gastric Mucosa
Xinyi LIANG ; Jiale MA ; Huizhen LI ; Shuangmei ZHAO ; Mengtong LENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):252-260
Gastric cancer (GC) has an insidious onset and is mostly diagnosed in the middle and late stages after clinical detection. It is one of the malignant tumors with high incidence and mortality rates in the world. At present, the treatment plans are optimized mainly in terms of surgery, radiotherapy, and intervention, while the endpoints of clinical trials, such as patients' overall survival, progression-free survival, and disease-free survival, are still unsatisfactory. Therefore, effectively delaying the dynamic inflammation-cancer transformation has become an urgent bottleneck in the prevention and treatment of GC. In 1920s, Professor Otto Warburg discovered the phenomenon that tumor cells can accelerate glycolysis. Since then, the abnormal metabolic network inside tumor cells has gradually entered into researchers' view, and the hot academic research topic of metabolic reprogramming has been proposed. Tumor cells can meet their own energy consumption and adapt to external changes by adjusting their metabolic pathways to achieve rapid proliferation. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is resolutely pursuing innovation in inheritance and the continuous refinement of research has led to the precision-oriented transition of TCM theories. Therefore, linking TCM with the treatment of tumors and precancerous diseases has certain research connotations. The searching and review of the publications in this field revealed that the number of publications in tumor-related metabolism increased dramatically, while there were only a few studies using TCM as a therapeutic solution. The research group has long been committed to the study of precancerous lesions of gastric cancer (PLGC) in Chinese and Western medicine. This article explained the dynamic process of inflammation-cancer transformation from the perspective of spleen deficiency-Qi stagnation-collateral stasis. The molecules of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α, cancer-Myc (c-Myc), apolipoprotein E (APOE) and pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) were selected to reflect the biological connotation of inflammation-cancer transformation. The current achievements of TCM in regulating the metabolic reprogramming to intervene in inflammation-cancer transformation were summarized, with a view to providing more information for TCM to intervene in the inflammation-cancer transformation of gastric mucosa.
3.Methodology for the Development of Clinical Practice Guideline for Chinese Patent Medicine(Part 1): Development Status and Characteristics
Ning LIANG ; Lijiao YAN ; Yujing ZHANG ; Fuqiang ZHANG ; Ziteng HU ; Yaxin CHEN ; Huizhen LI ; Haili ZHANG ; Zhao CHEN ; Yin JIANG ; Bin LIU ; Nannan SHI ; Yanping WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(1):44-49
The irrational use of Chinese patent medicines (CPM) is becoming more and more prominent, which makes the demand for clinical practice guidelines of CPM gradually increase. In order to make domestic scholars understand the latest developments and existing problems of the CPM guidelines, and promote its development, this paper introduced the concept of CPM guidelines, summarized the characteristics of the two development modes, namely “taking CPM as the key” and “taking disease/syndrome as the key”, and analyzed the current methodological status of developing and reporting CPM guidelines. Based on the existed problems, three suggestions have been put forward to optimize the quality of CPM guidelines, which were clarifying the target users and scope of CPM guidelines, establishing an open and transparent mechanism of the personnel involvement and process steps, and formulating implementable and operable recommendations for the use of CPM.
4.Effect of Faeces Bombycis Extract on Cajal Interstitial Cells in Diabetic Gastroparesis Rats Based on PI3K/Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway
Huizhen ZHANG ; Hong ZHANG ; Wei LI ; Kai ZHAO ; Yudi QIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(8):66-73
ObjectiveTo explore the therapeutic mechanism of Faeces Bombycis on diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) rats based on phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian rapamycin target protein (PI3K/Akt/mTOR) signaling pathway. MethodDGP rat model was prepared by random selection of 15 out of 105 rats as blank group. The rats successfully constructed were randomly divided into model group, high-,medium- and low- dose groups (3.2, 1.6, 0.8 g·kg-1) and moxapride group (1.5 mg·kg-1), with 12 rats in each group, and were given gavage for 4 weeks. The gastric emptying rate and random blood glucose were measured. The morphological changes of gastric antrum were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, and the expression of the c-Kit gene was analyzed by immunohistochemistry. The apoptosis of Cajal interstitial cells was observed by in situ end labeling (TUNEL) staining, and the protein expressions of PI3K, phosphorylation(p)-PI3K, Akt, p-Akt, mTOR, and p-mTOR were detected by Western blot. ResultCompared with the blank group, the gastric emptying rate of the model group decreased significantly (P<0.01), and the glandular structure of the gastric antrum was destroyed. The expression of c-Kit decreased (P<0.01), and the apoptosis of Cajal interstitial cells (ICC) increased. Compared with the model group, the gastric emptying rate in the high, middle, and low-dose groups of Faeces Bombycis extract and mosapride group increased significantly (P<0.01). The glandular structure of the gastric antrum became closer, and the apoptosis of ICC decreased. The expression of c-Kit in the high dose group of Faeces Bombycis extract increased significantly. After Western blot testing, compared with the blank group, the protein expression of p-Akt/Akt, p-PI3K/PI3K, and p-mTOR/mTOR in the model group increased. Compared with the model group, the protein expression of p-Akt/Akt in the high dose group of Faeces Bombycis extract decreased (P<0.01), and the protein expression of p-PI3K/PI3K decreased in the middle and low dose groups of Faeces Bombycis extract and mosapride group decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The protein expression of p-mTOR/mTOR decreased in the low dose group of Faeces Bombycis extract (P<0.05). In terms of random blood glucose, compared with the blank group, the random blood glucose in the model group increased significantly (P<0.01), and compared with the model group, the random blood glucose in the high and middle dose groups of Faeces Bombycis extract decreased significantly (P<0.05). Compared with mosapride group, the protein expression of p-Akt/Akt decreased in the high dose group of Faeces Bombycis extract (P<0.05), and the protein expression of p-PI3K/PI3K increased in the high, middle, and low dose groups of Faeces Bombycis extract (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionFaeces Bombycis extract can increase gastric emptying rate, reduce ICC apoptosis, and lower random blood glucose in DGP rats. The high dose group of Faeces Bombycis extract has a significant effect on inhibiting ICC apoptosis, and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.
5.Related factors of post-stroke depression in patients with cerebral infarction during hospitalization in rehabilitation department
Fang LI ; Huizhen LIU ; Liping MEI ; Tong ZHANG ; Haojie ZHANG ; Bingjie LI ; Jun ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2024;30(2):217-222
ObjectTo explore the risk factors related to the intensity of post-stroke depression in patients with cerebral infarction during hospitalization in the rehabilitation department. MethodsThe hospital consultation records of cerebral infarction patients in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital from December, 2019 to February, 2023 were reviewed from the hospital information system, and those who were diagnosed as depression visited the department of psychology were selected. It was collected including general information of sexes, ages, education levels, matrimony; medical features of course, location, affected side, sensory disorders, aphasia, agrypnia, dysphagia, hand-shoulder syndrome, constipation; functioning of muscle strength and Brunnstrom stages; and scores of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Balance (FMA-B), modified Barthel Index (MBI) and Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD). Patients with HAMD scores ≤ 20 were as the low group, and those > 20 were as the high group. ResultA total of 2 403 hospitalized stroke patients were included, out of which 269 patients with cerebral infarction were diagnosed as depression and visited the department of psychology; while 103 cases were in the low group and 166 cases were in the high group. The incidence of constipation was less, and the incidence of dysphagia and shoulder-hand syndrome was higher in the high group (χ2 > 5.379, P < 0.05), with weaker strength of iliopsoas muscle and quadriceps muscle, earlier of Brunnstrom stage of lower extremities and hands, and worse scores of NIHSS, MMSE, FMA, FMA-B and MBI (|Z| > 2.020, t > 2.171, P < 0.05). Logistic regression showed that constipation (OR = 0.435), quadriceps muscle strength (OR = 0.782) and dysphagia (OR = 2.602) related to the intensity of post-stroke depression in convalescent patients (P < 0.05). ConclusionPost-stroke dysphagia and poor quadriceps muscle strength may exacerbate post-stroke depression; however, constipation may not.
6.Interpretation of the Guideline for Multi-dimensional and Multi-criteria Comprehensive Evaluation of Chinese Patent Medicine:weighting of evaluation indicators
Haili ZHANG ; Bin LIU ; Weili WANG ; Wenjie CAO ; Yijiu YANG ; Ziteng HU ; Yaxin CHEN ; Ning LIANG ; Huizhen LI ; Qianzi CHE ; Xingyu ZONG ; Zhao CHEN ; Yanping WANG ; Nannan SHI
China Pharmacy 2024;35(7):773-777
OBJECTIVE To provide a detailed report and interpretation of the method and results for determining the weights of the technical indicators from the “multi-dimensional and multi-criteria comprehensive evaluation index system (first edition)” stated in Guideline for Multi-dimensional and Multi-criteria Comprehensive Evaluation of Chinese Patent Medicine. METHODS Normalization calculations were performed on the comprehensive weight values calculated by the analytic hierarchy process and expert weighting method to obtain the objective weights of the indicators. RESULTS The weight results of the six primary dimensions in the current comprehensive evaluation indicator system of Chinese patent medicine showed effectiveness dimension> safety dimension>standard dimension>application dimension>scientific dimension>economic dimension, with weight values of 0.281 0, 0.268 5, 0.195 8, 0.107 3, 0.096 1 and 0.051 3 respectively, consistent with the results of most researches currently. CONCLUSIONS The process of weight determination in this indicator system is scientifically reasonable, with clear methods and clear interpretations, and is worthy of further optimization and widespread application.
7.Postoperative Patient-controlled Analgesia: Thirty Years of Clinical Experience in Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Lin ZHAO ; Liying REN ; Weihua NIE ; Yaqi CHEN ; Jie ZHANG ; Shengjie ZHANG ; Yingli WANG ; Cuicui DIAO ; Huiying MA ; Zheng ZHANG ; Li ZHOU ; Le SHEN ; Huizhen WANG ; Yuguang HUANG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(2):239-245
Postoperative pain seriously affects the recovery process of patients, resulting in prolonged hospital stay and increased care costs. Appropriate application of patient-controlled analgesia devices can effectively relieve perioperative acute pain. In 1994 patient-controlled analgesia began to be used in Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and the Acute Pain Service Working Group was established in 2004. With the cooperation of anesthesiologists and specialist nurses, the group jointly has implemented the whole process and standardized management based on patient-controlled analgesia, and constantly improved and innovated working methods, laying a solid foundation for the development of postoperative pain management. This paper systematically reviews and summarizes the work from the aspects of clinical focus, nursing management experience, promotion and dissemination of pain treatment concepts, and development of acute pain service model under the new situation, with the hope of providing valuable reference for comprehensively strengthening pain management in the process of diagnosis and treatment, and enhancing patients' satisfaction with perioperative analgesia services.
8.Exploration of Value Variable Selection and Measurement for Chinese Patent Medicine Based on Hedonic Price Theory
Yijiu YANG ; Haili ZHANG ; He ZHU ; Wei LI ; Zhao CHEN ; Bin LIU ; Ning LIANG ; Huizhen LI ; Tian SONG ; Wenjie CAO ; Weili WANG ; Ziteng HU ; Yanping WANG ; Sheng HAN ; Nannan SHI
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(5):68-71,78
To reduce the subjectivity and uncertainty present in the current international methods of drug value pricing when converting value into monetary prices,based on the hedonic pricing theory,it considers the post-negotiation price between manufacturers and payers as a reasonable price reference in the value pricing of Chinese patent medicine.By constructing an indicator system for the characteristics of Chinese patent medicine,it selects and measures the value characteristic variables that affect the price of Chinese patent medicine.It serves as the theoretical foundation and research basis for establishing a Hedonic price model between characteristic price variables and negotiation prices,thereby promoting the enhancement of rationality and objectivity in value-guided pricing of Chinese patent medicine.
9.Methodological Consideration on Combination Model of TCM Clinical Practice Guidelines and Real-world Study
Guozhen ZHAO ; Huizhen LI ; Ning LIANG ; Haili ZHANG ; Bin LIU ; Qianzi CHE ; Feng ZHOU ; He LI ; Xiaowen CHEN ; Long YE ; Jiahao LIN ; Xingyu ZONG ; Dingyi WANG ; Nannan SHI ; Yanping WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(22):87-93
The clinical practice guidelines of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have problems such as limited clinical application and unclear implementation effects, which may be related to the lack of clinical practice evidence. To provide reliable and precise evidence for clinical practice, this article proposes a model of combining TCM guidelines with real-world study, which includes 4 steps. Firstly, during the implementation process of the guidelines, a high-quality research database is established. Secondly, the recommendations in the guidelines are evaluated based on the established database in multiple dimensions, including applicability, effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness, and thus their effectiveness in practical applications can be determined. Thirdly, based on the established database, core prescriptions are identified, and the targeted populations and medication plans are determined. That is, the best treatment regimen is established based on the analysis of abundant clinical data regarding the effects of different medication frequencies, dosages, and duration on efficacy. Fourthly, the guidelines are updated according to the real-world evidence. The research based on this model can provide real-world evidence for ancient and empirical prescriptions, improving their application in clinical practice. Moreover, this model can reduce research costs and improve research efficiency. When applying this model, researchers need to pay attention to the quality of real-world evidence, ensuring that it can truly reflect the situation in clinical practice. In addition, importance should be attached to the clinical application of guideline recommendations, ensuring that doctors can conduct standardized diagnosis and treatment according to the guidelines. Finally, full-process participation of multidisciplinary experts is encouraged to ensure the comprehensiveness and scientificity of the study. In conclusion, the application of this model will contribute to the development of TCM guidelines responsive to the needs of clinical practice and achieve the goal of promoting the homogenization of TCM clinical diagnosis and treatment.
10.Methods and Challenges for Identifying and Controlling Confounding Factors in Traditional Chinese Medicine Observational Studies
Guozhen ZHAO ; Ziheng GAO ; Chen ZHAO ; Huizhen LI ; Ning LIANG ; Bin LIU ; Qianzi CHE ; Haili ZHANG ; Yixiang LI ; Feng ZHOU ; He LI ; Bo LI ; Nannan SHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(22):120-126
As a supplement to randomized controlled trials, observational studies can provide evidence for the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment measures. They can also study influencing factors of diseases, etiology, and prognosis. However, there is a confounding effect due to the lack of randomization, which seriously affects the causal inference between the study factors and the outcome, resulting in confounding bias. Therefore, identifying and controlling confounding factors are key issues to be addressed in TCM observational studies. According to the causal network and the characteristics of TCM theory, confounding factors can be categorized into measured and unmeasured confounding factors. In addition, attention must be paid to identifying confounding factors and intermediate variables, as well as the interaction between confounding factors and study factors. For methods of controlling confounding factors, measured confounding factors can be controlled by stratification, multifactor analysis, propensity scores, and disease risk scores. Unmeasured and unknown confounding factors can be corrected using instrumental variable methods, difference-in-difference methods, and correction for underlying event rate ratios. Correcting and controlling confounding factors can ensure a balance between groups, and confounding bias can be reduced. In addition, methods such as sensitivity analysis and determination of interactions make the control of confounding factors more comprehensive. Due to the unique characteristics of TCM, observational studies of TCM face unique challenges in identifying and controlling confounding factors, including the ever-changing TCM treatment measures received by patients, the often-overlooked confounding effects in the four diagnostic information of TCM, and the lack of objective criteria for TCM evidence-based diagnosis. Some scholars have already conducted innovative explorations to address these issues, providing a methodological basis for conducting higher-quality TCM observational studies, so as to obtain more rigorous real-world evidence of TCM and gradually develop quality evaluation criteria for OS that are consistent with the characteristics of TCM.

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