1.Intervention of Breast Cancer by Regulating Wnt/β-catenin Signaling Pathway with Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Lu LING ; Jingyu XU ; Junfei ZHAO ; Songjiang LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(8):320-330
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, and its incidence rate is also rising in China and tends to happen in younger age groups. The classical Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway is an important target in the treatment of breast cancer, playing a key role in the whole process of breast cancer development by regulating the expression of related signal proteins and genes. Traditional Chinese medicine has a profound history and practical experience in the treatment of malignant tumors, and the development of modern technology further highlights the therapeutic advantages of traditional Chinese medicine, which has multiple targets and components. Research shows that Chinese medicine can effectively slow down the proliferation of breast cancer cells by regulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, and has a significant inhibitory effect on the development of breast cancer. Based on this, this paper summarized domestic and foreign relevant studies on the regulation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway with traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of breast cancer, analyzed the mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine treating breast cancer by intervening in this signaling pathway, and summarized 44 different types of traditional Chinese medicine monomers, including terpenes (triptolide, andrographolide, etc.), flavonoids (scutellarin, sinensetin, etc.), polysaccharides (Angelica sinensis polysaccharides, etc.), phenols (curcumin, polydatin, etc.), and alkaloids (lycorine, etc.). In addition, there are 3 traditional Chinese medicines (Ganoderma lucidum, Radix actinidia chinensis, and Antrodia camphorata), 1 group of medicine pairs (Trionycis Carapax-Zedoary Turmeric), and 8 traditional Chinese medicine formulas (Compound Tubeimu, Huangqi Jiedu Tang, Xihuang Wan, Liuwei Dihuang Wan, Jiazhu Tang, Aiduqing Fang, Sini San, and compound Kushen injection). By regulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and its key molecules, these single herbs, monomers, and compound herbs can reverse the epithelial mesenchymal transformation process, reduce the activity of stem cells, and inhibit the growth and metastasis of cancer cells. Besides, it can also enhance the sensitivity of drugs and radiotherapy and combat breast cancer, providing a new perspective for drug development and treatment strategies for breast cancer.
2.TCM Intervention in Prostate Cancer via Wnt/β-catenin Signaling Pathway: A Review
Lu LING ; Jingyu XU ; Junfei ZHAO ; Songjiang LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):304-312
Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that primarily arises from the epithelial tissue of the prostate in men. With the aggravation of population aging in China, the incidence rate of this disease has been continuously rising. Although the exact cause of prostate cancer remains unclear, it has been proven to be closely related to various factors, including individual genetic susceptibility, genetic mutations, dietary habits, and lifestyle. Research has shown that abnormal activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway also plays an important role in the occurrence and development of prostate cancer. Multiple experimental results have revealed that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), with its multi-target and multi-stage mechanisms of action, exerts significant regulatory effects on key biological processes such as proliferation, migration, invasion, angiogenesis, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of prostate cancer cells. TCM has shown excellent potential in preventing prostate cancer progression and improving patient prognosis and has become a research focus in prostate cancer treatment in recent years. Based on this, this study reviewed the research on the regulation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by TCM in the treatment of prostate cancer at home and abroad. It analyzed the mechanisms by which TCM intervention exerts anti-prostate cancer effects via this signaling pathway, identifying 29 different types of active ingredients in TCM, including alkaloids (e.g., capsaicin, berberine), flavonoids (e.g., icariin and hyperoside), polyphenols (e.g., gastrodin and honokiol), terpenes (e.g., oridonin), quinones (e.g., aloe-emodin), coumarins (e.g., agrimonolide), and saponins (e.g., saikosaponin-d). Additionally, one TCM medicinal substance (arsenic), one drug pair (Danggui - Qieyi combination), and two TCM formulae (Yishen Tonglong Tang and Guben Qingyuan Formula) were included. The study aims to deepen the understanding of the pathological mechanism of prostate cancer and to explore possible therapeutic targets, thereby providing new perspectives and approaches for clinical research and new drug development, and ultimately promoting the advancement and innovation of prostate cancer treatment strategies.
3.TCM Intervention in Prostate Cancer via Wnt/β-catenin Signaling Pathway: A Review
Lu LING ; Jingyu XU ; Junfei ZHAO ; Songjiang LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):304-312
Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that primarily arises from the epithelial tissue of the prostate in men. With the aggravation of population aging in China, the incidence rate of this disease has been continuously rising. Although the exact cause of prostate cancer remains unclear, it has been proven to be closely related to various factors, including individual genetic susceptibility, genetic mutations, dietary habits, and lifestyle. Research has shown that abnormal activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway also plays an important role in the occurrence and development of prostate cancer. Multiple experimental results have revealed that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), with its multi-target and multi-stage mechanisms of action, exerts significant regulatory effects on key biological processes such as proliferation, migration, invasion, angiogenesis, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of prostate cancer cells. TCM has shown excellent potential in preventing prostate cancer progression and improving patient prognosis and has become a research focus in prostate cancer treatment in recent years. Based on this, this study reviewed the research on the regulation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by TCM in the treatment of prostate cancer at home and abroad. It analyzed the mechanisms by which TCM intervention exerts anti-prostate cancer effects via this signaling pathway, identifying 29 different types of active ingredients in TCM, including alkaloids (e.g., capsaicin, berberine), flavonoids (e.g., icariin and hyperoside), polyphenols (e.g., gastrodin and honokiol), terpenes (e.g., oridonin), quinones (e.g., aloe-emodin), coumarins (e.g., agrimonolide), and saponins (e.g., saikosaponin-d). Additionally, one TCM medicinal substance (arsenic), one drug pair (Danggui - Qieyi combination), and two TCM formulae (Yishen Tonglong Tang and Guben Qingyuan Formula) were included. The study aims to deepen the understanding of the pathological mechanism of prostate cancer and to explore possible therapeutic targets, thereby providing new perspectives and approaches for clinical research and new drug development, and ultimately promoting the advancement and innovation of prostate cancer treatment strategies.
4.Discussion on the Correlation Between the Structure-Activity Imbalance of Lung Collaterals and the Biomechanical Properties of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Yongming LIU ; Yuanyu LIANG ; Lijian PANG ; Ningzi ZANG ; Jingyu WANG ; Jiyu ZOU ; Jiaran WANG ; Zhongxue ZHAO ; Yu ZHENG ; Xiaodong LYU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(4):931-938
Guided by the pathogenesis of"structure-activity imbalance of lung collaterals",this paper proposes that structure-activity imbalance of lung collaterals is the initial factor of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF)and elucidates the pathogenesis of abnormal changes in biomechanical properties of IPF.It is postulated that the changes of biomechanical properties of lung tissue are closely related to the injury of lung qi collaterals,the abnormal mechanical stress are closely related to the injury of lung blood collaterals,and the biomechanical response of intrapulmonary resident cells is closely related to the structure-activity imbalance of lung collaterals,which ultimately leading to abnormal increase in lung tissue stiffness and progressive scarring formation in lung tissue.Integrating traditional pathogenesis concepts with microscopic pathological changes,and the in-depth exploration of the correlation between the structure-activity imbalance of lung collaterals and the biomechanical properties of IPF can provide direction for exploring IPF medical-engineering cross research,which are of great significance for enriching the syndrome and treatment system of lung collateral diseases.
5.Research advances and challenges in tuberculosis-associated extracellular vesicle biomarkers
Jingwen LAI ; Yuchuan ZHAO ; Zhuhua WU ; Xunxun CHEN ; Kehao PENG ; Yuhui CHEN ; Ran WEI ; Xiaoyu LAI ; Jingyu WANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(14):2278-2284
Tuberculosis remains a significant global public health threat.Early diagnosis and effective treatment are crucial to combat this disease.Yet,traditional diagnostic methods for tuberculosis face limitations due to their low sensitivity,extended detection periods,and dependence on sputum samples.Molecular diagnostic techniques,while offering higher sensitivity,still primarily rely on sputum samples,thereby impeding significant advancements in tuberculosis diagnosis.In clinical settings,there exists a pressing demand for diagnostic approaches that are not solely reliant on sputum samples.In recent years,extracellular vesicles(EVs),as emerging biomarkers,have demonstrated substantial potential in various diseases,including tumors and infectious diseases.A multitude of studies indicate that EVs also exhibit potential in the field of tuberculosis.This review provides an in-depth analysis of the biological characteristics of EVs and their role in the pathogenesis of tuberculosis.It systematically summarizes the progress and significance of EV-based biomarkers in tuberculosis diagnosis,treatment monitoring,and disease mechanism exploration,while addressing the challenges and future prospects in this field.The aim is to offer valuable insights and up-to-date research findings to researchers and clinicians engaged in tuberculosis-related studies.
6.Application of artificial intelligence quantitative analysis in prognostic evaluation of patients with connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease
Jingyu XU ; Chen CHU ; Shengnan ZHAO ; Ying WEI ; Feng SHI ; Zhengyang ZHOU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(7):1129-1133
Objective To explore the application of artificial intelligence quantitative analysis in the prognostic assessment of patients with connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease(CTD-ILD).Methods A total of 67 patients with CTD-ILD were retrospectively selected.All subjects underwent high-resolution computed tomography(HRCT)scanning and were categorized into three groups,namely mild,moderate and severe groups,based on the results of pulmonary function tests.The survival rates of patients in each group were compared using Kaplan-Meier curves and analysis of variance.The univariate analysis was employed to assess the rela-tionships between artificial intelligence parameters and patient prognosis.Significant results were then incorporated into a multifacto-rial Cox regression model to construct the most accurate predictive model.Results A significant difference in survival rate was observed among the three groups(P<0.05).Univariate analysis revealed that the volume and percentage of lung infection in deceased patients were significantly greater than those in surviving patients,while the lung volume in deceased patients was significantly smaller than that in surviving patients.The analysis showed left lung volume and the percentage of lesion components CT value≤-750 HU as risk factors for prognosis,and the combination of these two factors as the most effective predictive model.Conclusion The artificial intelligence analysis system for lung lesions provides a new systematic and quantitative method for the prognostic assessment of CTD-ILD patients,which can be used for the prognostic assessment and follow-up of CTD-ILD patients.
7.A study on the clinical training for quick identification by assisting of bedside ultrasound simulator combined with memory mnemonic for the cause of reversible cardiac arrest
Jingyu HE ; Xinchen ZHAO ; Yuan LIU ; Wenliang ZHAI
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(2):148-153
Objective:To explore a systematic training for quick identification for diagnosis and treatment of the causes of reversible cardiac arrest,which was assisted by bedside ultrasound simulator combined with memory mnemonic,so as to improve the treatment skill of physicians for the causes of disease,and enhance the success rate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Methods:Thirty clinical resident doctors who were rotating in the emergency intensive care unit(ICU)of Xuanwu Hospital,Capital Medical University,from May 2023 to May 2024 were selected.The bedside ultrasound simulator combined with memory mnemonic was used to simulate training,which can improve the ability of resident doctors in quickly determining the cause of reversible cardiac arrest.The self-made questionnaire was used to investigate the baseline situation of resident doctors before they were trained,and the teaching effectiveness after they received training.After training,the grasping states of resident doctors for the cause of reversible cardiac arrest were detected through 10 kinds of clinical cases included pulmonary embolism,myocardial infarction,aortic dissection,pericardial tamponade,ventricular fibrillation,electrolyte disturbance,hypovolemic shock,tension pneumothorax,poisoning and hypothermia.Results:The duration of quick retelling of resident doctors for the causes of reversible cardiac arrest was(15.07±3.68)s after training,which was lower than(47.27±10.25)s before training,and the difference was significant(t=14.763,P<0.05).The awareness rate of them for the causes of reversible cardiac arrest was 100%after training,which was significantly higher than 3.33%before training,and the difference was significant(x2=56.129,P<0.05).The identification of resident doctor for ultrasonic image was zero basis before training,and the identification rate was 0%.All of resident doctors can achieve 100%identification for routine ultrasound,cardiac arrest,pericardial tamponade and ventricular fibrillation within the simulator after training,and the correct recognition rates of them for pulmonary embolism,tension pneumothorax,acute myocardial infarction and aortic dissection were respectively 86.67%,63.33%,70%and 66.67%.After training,the duration of correct recognition of resident doctors for pulmonary embolism,tension pneumothorax and acute myocardial infarction were respectively(58.77±19.61)s,(69.05±10.47)s and(75.52±10.51)s,all of which were less than the duration of incorrect recognition,and the differences were statistically significant(t=2.153,2.781,2.124,P<0.05).Conclusion:Ultrasound combined with memory mnemonic can help resident doctors to quickly establish the clinical thinking clue about hypoxia,hypovolemia,hypo/hyperkalemia,hypo/hyperthermia,hypo/hyperglycemia,tamponade cardiac,thrombosis pulmonary,thrombosis coronary,toxins,tension pneumothorax(5H5T)for the cause of reversible cardiac arrest,which will contribute to strengthen and improve the practical ability of clinician in quick judgement for reversible etiology.
8.Delayed physical growth and related factors in pediatric patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia
Zhexiang KUANG ; Jingyu ZHAO ; Xiao YU ; Jing XU ; Zhen GAO ; Yanjie LIU ; Anni WANG ; Jin DONG ; Hong PAN ; Lele ZHANG ; Liwei FANG ; Guibin WU ; Xinli LI ; Jun SHI ; Li XU ; Wenjun XIE
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(4):328-335
Objectives:To investigate the physical growth status of pediatric patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) and analyze the effects of treatment-related and socioeconomic factors on physical growth.Methods:Based on the specialized thalassemia database from gene therapy clinical research at the Institute of Hematology & Hospital of Blood Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, we collected data on height and weight development, family economic status, and medical records of 338 pediatric patients with TDT from October 2023 to May 2024. The length/height-for-age and body mass index (BMI) -for-age were classified based on the Growth Standard for Children under 7 Years of Age, Standard for Height Level Classification among Children and Adolescents Aged 7-18 Years, and Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess the effects of family economic status and disease-related treatment on length/height-for-age and BMI-for-age.Results:Among the 338 patients, 118 were children and 220 were adolescents (192 males and 146 females), with a median age of 12 years (range: 0.8-18) and a median diagnosis duration of 10.3 years (range: 0.5-17.9). Subtypes included α-thalassemia [21 cases (6.2%) ], β-thalassemia [288 cases (85.2%) ], and combined αβ-thalassemia[29 cases (8.6%) ]. The monthly household income of patients was concentrated in 3 000-5 000 yuan (39.9%) and 5 001-10 000 yuan (34.9%), whereas 67.2% of the families had monthly medical expenses of <3 000 yuan. Of the patients, 75.5% received their first transfusion before 1 year of age. The proportions of children and adolescents with pretransfusion hemoglobin (HGB) of ≤70 g/L were 4.2% and 6.4%, respectively. Adolescents demonstrated significantly higher rates of transfusion frequency of <4 weeks/session, monthly red blood cell infusion of >2 U, serum ferritin (SF) of ≥5 000 μg/L, iron chelation therapy, and splenectomy compared with children (all P<0.05). Of the 338 patients, 26.0%, 22.8%, and 8.9% demonstrated stunted growth, underweight, and concurrent stunted growth with underweight, respectively. No significant difference was observed in the stunted growth rates between children (22.9%) and adolescents (27.7%) ( P=0.402). However, the underweight rate in adolescents (26.8%) was significantly higher than that in children (15.3%) ( P=0.023). The multivariate analysis determined the following risk factors for stunted growth: monthly household income of <10 000 yuan (5 001-10 000 yuan: OR=5.49, 95% CI: 1.48-35.76; 3 000-5 000 yuan: OR=6.87, 95% CI: 1.88-44.60; <3 000 yuan: OR=9.29, 95% CI: 2.20-64.77), pretransfusion HGB of ≤70 g/L ( OR=3.25, 95% CI: 1.07-10.18), and SF of ≥5 000 μg/L ( OR = 3.04, 95% CI: 1.20-7.70). Longer diagnostic duration was associated with underweight ( OR=1.10, 95% CI: 1.01-1.20) . Conclusions:Children and adolescents with TDT with pretransfusion SF of ≥5 000 μg/L, HGB of ≤70 g/L, low monthly household income, or longer diagnosis duration were significantly more likely to experience delayed physical growth.
9.Analysis of treatment response and post-discontinuation efficacy maintenance of cyclophosphamide monotherapy in T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia
Lele ZHANG ; Linzhu TIAN ; Hong PAN ; Zhen GAO ; Weiwang LI ; Ruonan LI ; Jingyu ZHAO ; Jinbo HUANG ; Xin ZHAO ; Jianping LI ; Neng NIE ; Xiao YU ; Liyun LI ; Zhexiang KUANG ; Liwei FANG ; Jun SHI
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(7):631-635
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of cyclophosphamide in patients with T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia (T-LGLL) and the maintenance of treatment-free remission (TFR) following drug discontinuation.Methods:Clinical data were collected from 37 patients with T-LGLL who received oral cyclophosphamide at the Regenerative Medicine Clinic of the Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital between June 2019 and March 2024. Patient clinical characteristics, treatment efficacy, and long-term TFR were analyzed.Results:The median age of the 37 patients was 60 years (range: 37-86), and 22 (59.5%) were male. Anemia was observed in 30 patients (81.1%), and 28 (75.7%) met the diagnostic criteria for secondary pure red cell aplasia. Neutropenia occurred in 15 patients (40.5%), lymphocytosis in 11 (29.7%), and thrombocytopenia in three (8.1%). Sixteen patients (43.2%) had not received prior immunosuppressive therapy (treatment-naive group), while 21 patients (56.8%) were refractory to or had relapsed after immunosuppressive treatment (refractory/relapsed group). All patients met the treatment criteria and received oral cyclophosphamide at doses of 50-100 mg/day. Among the 36 evaluable patients, hematologic remission was achieved in 25 (69.4%), with a median time of 2.0 months (range: 0.7-7.0). There was no statistically significant difference in remission rates between the treatment-naive and refractory/relapsed groups (68.5% vs. 66.7%, P=0.589). Among the 25 patients who achieved hematologic remission, 24 discontinued cyclophosphamide. With a median follow-up of 39.0 months (range: 8.0-56.0), the median TFR duration was not reached. The estimated TFR rates were (90.87± 6.16) % at 12 months and (75.72±11.04) % at 36 months. No significant difference in TFR was observed between the treatment-naive and refractory/relapsed groups ( P=0.451) . Conclusion:Oral cyclophosphamide is effective in the treatment of T-LGLL, and patients may maintain long-term TFR following drug discontinuation.
10.Exploration on the acupoint selection law of acupuncture and moxibustion in treating broca aphasia after stroke based on data mining
Hui MA ; Changchun JI ; Rongni ZHANG ; Xiang RAO ; Yu XING ; Jingyu ZHAO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(2):256-261
Objective:To explore the acupoint selection law of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of broca aphasia after stroke.Methods:RCT articles about acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for broca aphasia after stroke were retrieved from CNKI, VIP, Wanfang Data, China Medical Journal Full-text Database, SinoMed, PubMed, Web of Science and Embase database from the establishment of the databases to May 31, 2024. Excel 2021, SPSS Statistics 27.0, SPSS Modeler 18.0 and Cytoscape 3.9.1 software were used to analyze the frequency of acupoint, clustering, association rules and core co-occurrence network.Results:A total of 87 articles were included, involving 100 acupuncture and moxibustion prescriptions and 101 acupoints/acupoint area, involving 6 types, including Lianquan (CV 23) (35 times), Jinjin (EX-HN12) (35 times) and Yuye (EX-HN13) (34 times). The selected acupoints were mainly distributed in the head, face, neck and lower limbs, and the meridians were mainly Governor Vessel and Conception Vessel; the specific acupoints were mainly original acupoints, followed by collaterals acupoints, and scalp acupuncture was used most frequently in special acupuncture (88 times). According to the clustering analysis of high-frequency acupoints/acupoint area, there were five effective groups, such as "Jinjin (EX-HN12)-Yuye (EX-HN13)-Lianquan (CV 23)-Baihui (GV 20)-Yamen (GV 15)". The core co-occurrence network analysis showed that the acupoints used most frequently were Lianquan (CV 23) and Jinjin (EX-HN12), and the highest correlation between the two acupoints was Jinjin (EX-HN12)-Yuye (EX-HN13).Conclusions:Acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of broca aphasia after stroke is often based on "awakening the brain as the outline, benefiting the marrow as the foundation, and resuscitation". Under the guidance of the theory of Zang-fu meridians and collaterals, through dredging the meridians and collaterals, tonifying the brain and opening and closing the sound, the recovery of language function can be achieved.

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