1.Application status of the model organism zebrafish in radiation medicine research
Juancong DONG ; Jingjie WANG ; Jinhuan YU ; Jiao CHENG ; Xuhong DANG ; Guodong YANG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2025;33(1):141-148
As a model organism that bridges the gap between cells and traditional mammals,the zebrafish has broad application prospects in radiation medicine research.Among its unique advantages are its characteristics of a high homology with human genes,high fertility,short embryonic period,and transparent and easy to observe embryos,making it an important tool in radiation medicine research.Recently,remarkable progress has been made in the application of zebrafish to investigate low-dose radiation biological effects,radiation therapy,and radiation damage prevention and treatment,key areas of radiation medicine.In this paper,these applications are reviewed;we explore the value of zebrafish in radiation medicine research and provide a reference for experimental research in related fields.
2.Analysis on Characteristics of Peripheral Blood Recovery in Treatment of Aplastic Anemia with Bushen Shengxue Method and Yiqi Yangxue Method Combined with Western Medicine
Yaoyin ZHANG ; Jiaqi HE ; Chaochang ZHANG ; Wenru WANG ; Yubin DING ; Jinhuan WANG ; Ruirong XU ; Haixia DI ; Jiangwei WAN ; Qifeng LIU ; Haixia WANG ; Antao SUN ; Xudong TANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(1):151-157
Objective To investigate the characteristics of peripheral blood in the treatment of aplastic anemia(AA)with Bushen Shengxue Method and Yiqi Yangxue Method combined with Western medicine.Methods Totally 492 AA patients who were treated in 19 centers including Xiyuan Hospital China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences from September 2018 to March 2021 were selected,and were randomized into three groups:161 cases in the Bushen Shengxue group,164 cases in the Yiqi Yangxue group,and 167 cases in the control group.All three groups were orally administered cyclosporine and androgens.Bushen Shengxue group was given Bushen Shengxue Granules,Yiqi Yangxue group was given Yiqi Yangxue Granules,and the control group was given placebo(half dosage of Bushen Shengxue granules).The general data,overall efficacy,and peripheral blood at the 1st month,the 4th month,and 6th month after treatment were analyzed.Results The total effective rate of Bushen Shengxue group was 98.8%(159/161),which was significantly higher than that of Yiqi Yangxue group(79.9%)and the control group(61.7%),with statistical significance(P<0.001);The total effective rate of Yiqi Yangxue group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.001).Compared with before treatment,the hemoglobin(HGB)levels of all three groups of patients significantly increased after treatment(P<0.001,P<0.01),and the platelet levels of Bushen Shengxue group and the control group significantly increased after treatment(P<0.001);after treatment,the HGB levels in the three groups were ranked from high to low as the Bushen Shengxue group,Yiqi Yangxue group and the control group(P<0.01).25%of patients had HGB levels exceeding 20%of baseline values,Bushen Shengxue group took 1 month,while Yiqi Yangxue group and control group took 4 months;25%of patients had an increase in HGB levels exceeding 50%of the baseline value,Bushen Shengxue group took 6 months,while Yiqi Yangxue group and control group took more than 6 months.At 6 months,the number of patients with HGB elevation exceeding 20%and 50%of baseline values in Bushen Shengxue group was higher than that in Yiqi Yangxue group and the control group(P<0.05,P<0.001).25%of patients had white blood cell elevation exceeding 50%of the baseline value,Bushen Shengxue group took 4 months,Yiqi Yangxue group took 6 months,and the control group took more than 6 months.25%of patients showed an increase in platelet levels exceeding 100%of the baseline value,Bushen Shengxue group took 4 months,while Yiqi Yangxue group and control group took 6 months;at 6 months,the number of patients in Bushen Shengxue group and Yiqi Yangxue group with platelet elevation exceeding 20%of the baseline value was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Bushen Shengxue method combined with Western medicine intreating AA is better than the method of Yiqi Yangxue method combined with Western medicine.In terms of improving HGB,it is reflected in shortening the recovery time and increasing the number of beneficiaries,and the dosage can affect the recovery time and the number of beneficiaries at the same time;in terms of improving white blood cell and platelet,it is reflected in shortening the recovery time,and the dosage can affect the recovery time.
3.Application status of the model organism zebrafish in radiation medicine research
Juancong DONG ; Jingjie WANG ; Jinhuan YU ; Jiao CHENG ; Xuhong DANG ; Guodong YANG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2025;33(1):141-148
As a model organism that bridges the gap between cells and traditional mammals,the zebrafish has broad application prospects in radiation medicine research.Among its unique advantages are its characteristics of a high homology with human genes,high fertility,short embryonic period,and transparent and easy to observe embryos,making it an important tool in radiation medicine research.Recently,remarkable progress has been made in the application of zebrafish to investigate low-dose radiation biological effects,radiation therapy,and radiation damage prevention and treatment,key areas of radiation medicine.In this paper,these applications are reviewed;we explore the value of zebrafish in radiation medicine research and provide a reference for experimental research in related fields.
4.Relationship of lipoprotein(a)with inflammatory biomarkers and cardiac damage in patients with essential hypertension
Huang HUANG ; Zhiyan WANG ; Yan YANG ; Yigeng LIU ; Songran LI ; Jinhuan WANG ; Xinyuan ZHOU ; Yang SONG
Immunological Journal 2025;41(7):483-488
Objective To explore the effect of lipoprotein a[Lp(a)]on the inflammatory state and cardiovascular system of patients with essential hypertension.Methods The clinical data of 234 patients with essential hypertension admitted from January 2022 to November 2023 were retrospectively collected.According to the serum Lp(a)concentration,they were divided into the normal Lp(a)group(n=185)and the high Lp(a)group(n=49).The differences in serum inflammatory markers C reactive protein(CRP),neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR),and fibrinogen between the two groups were compared.Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between Lp(a)and inflammatory markers,and the incidence of cardiac target organ damage between the two groups of patients was compared.Results Compared with the normal Lp(a)group,the CRP concentration,NLR and fibrinogen concentration of hypertensive patients in the high Lp(a)group increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),and the concentration of Lp(a)was positively correlated with CRP,NLR and fibrinogen(r=0.168,0.165,0.321,P<0.05).The incidence of myocardial infarction was higher in the high Lp(a)group[22.45%(11/49)]than in the normal Lp(a)group[7.57%(14/185)](P<0.01).Conclusion In patients with essential hypertension,high Lp(a)concentration is associated with a stronger inflammatory response,and elevated Lp(a)concentration is related to an increased incidence of myocardial infarction,suggesting that Lp(a)may affect target organ damage in patients with essential hypertension by promoting inflammation.
5.Relationship of lipoprotein(a)with inflammatory biomarkers and cardiac damage in patients with essential hypertension
Huang HUANG ; Zhiyan WANG ; Yan YANG ; Yigeng LIU ; Songran LI ; Jinhuan WANG ; Xinyuan ZHOU ; Yang SONG
Immunological Journal 2025;41(7):483-488
Objective To explore the effect of lipoprotein a[Lp(a)]on the inflammatory state and cardiovascular system of patients with essential hypertension.Methods The clinical data of 234 patients with essential hypertension admitted from January 2022 to November 2023 were retrospectively collected.According to the serum Lp(a)concentration,they were divided into the normal Lp(a)group(n=185)and the high Lp(a)group(n=49).The differences in serum inflammatory markers C reactive protein(CRP),neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR),and fibrinogen between the two groups were compared.Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between Lp(a)and inflammatory markers,and the incidence of cardiac target organ damage between the two groups of patients was compared.Results Compared with the normal Lp(a)group,the CRP concentration,NLR and fibrinogen concentration of hypertensive patients in the high Lp(a)group increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),and the concentration of Lp(a)was positively correlated with CRP,NLR and fibrinogen(r=0.168,0.165,0.321,P<0.05).The incidence of myocardial infarction was higher in the high Lp(a)group[22.45%(11/49)]than in the normal Lp(a)group[7.57%(14/185)](P<0.01).Conclusion In patients with essential hypertension,high Lp(a)concentration is associated with a stronger inflammatory response,and elevated Lp(a)concentration is related to an increased incidence of myocardial infarction,suggesting that Lp(a)may affect target organ damage in patients with essential hypertension by promoting inflammation.
6.Analysis on Characteristics of Peripheral Blood Recovery in Treatment of Aplastic Anemia with Bushen Shengxue Method and Yiqi Yangxue Method Combined with Western Medicine
Yaoyin ZHANG ; Jiaqi HE ; Chaochang ZHANG ; Wenru WANG ; Yubin DING ; Jinhuan WANG ; Ruirong XU ; Haixia DI ; Jiangwei WAN ; Qifeng LIU ; Haixia WANG ; Antao SUN ; Xudong TANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(1):151-157
Objective To investigate the characteristics of peripheral blood in the treatment of aplastic anemia(AA)with Bushen Shengxue Method and Yiqi Yangxue Method combined with Western medicine.Methods Totally 492 AA patients who were treated in 19 centers including Xiyuan Hospital China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences from September 2018 to March 2021 were selected,and were randomized into three groups:161 cases in the Bushen Shengxue group,164 cases in the Yiqi Yangxue group,and 167 cases in the control group.All three groups were orally administered cyclosporine and androgens.Bushen Shengxue group was given Bushen Shengxue Granules,Yiqi Yangxue group was given Yiqi Yangxue Granules,and the control group was given placebo(half dosage of Bushen Shengxue granules).The general data,overall efficacy,and peripheral blood at the 1st month,the 4th month,and 6th month after treatment were analyzed.Results The total effective rate of Bushen Shengxue group was 98.8%(159/161),which was significantly higher than that of Yiqi Yangxue group(79.9%)and the control group(61.7%),with statistical significance(P<0.001);The total effective rate of Yiqi Yangxue group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.001).Compared with before treatment,the hemoglobin(HGB)levels of all three groups of patients significantly increased after treatment(P<0.001,P<0.01),and the platelet levels of Bushen Shengxue group and the control group significantly increased after treatment(P<0.001);after treatment,the HGB levels in the three groups were ranked from high to low as the Bushen Shengxue group,Yiqi Yangxue group and the control group(P<0.01).25%of patients had HGB levels exceeding 20%of baseline values,Bushen Shengxue group took 1 month,while Yiqi Yangxue group and control group took 4 months;25%of patients had an increase in HGB levels exceeding 50%of the baseline value,Bushen Shengxue group took 6 months,while Yiqi Yangxue group and control group took more than 6 months.At 6 months,the number of patients with HGB elevation exceeding 20%and 50%of baseline values in Bushen Shengxue group was higher than that in Yiqi Yangxue group and the control group(P<0.05,P<0.001).25%of patients had white blood cell elevation exceeding 50%of the baseline value,Bushen Shengxue group took 4 months,Yiqi Yangxue group took 6 months,and the control group took more than 6 months.25%of patients showed an increase in platelet levels exceeding 100%of the baseline value,Bushen Shengxue group took 4 months,while Yiqi Yangxue group and control group took 6 months;at 6 months,the number of patients in Bushen Shengxue group and Yiqi Yangxue group with platelet elevation exceeding 20%of the baseline value was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Bushen Shengxue method combined with Western medicine intreating AA is better than the method of Yiqi Yangxue method combined with Western medicine.In terms of improving HGB,it is reflected in shortening the recovery time and increasing the number of beneficiaries,and the dosage can affect the recovery time and the number of beneficiaries at the same time;in terms of improving white blood cell and platelet,it is reflected in shortening the recovery time,and the dosage can affect the recovery time.
7.Clinical Efficacy Observation of Pomegranate Blood Replenishing Syrup in the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Dnemia
Wenhao TIAN ; Haiyan LANG ; Jinhuan WANG
Journal of Medical Research 2024;53(6):89-93
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of pomegranate blood replenishing syrup in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.Methods Using a multicenter,randomized,open,positive drug-controlled method,120 patients with iron deficien-cy anemia of the qi and blood deficiency type admitted from June 1,2020 to March 1,2023 were divided into the treatment group(n=90)and the control group(n=30),with pomegranate blood replenishing syrup was given to the patients in treatment group and shengshu-bao combination was given to the patients in control group.The clinical efficacy,Chinese medicine evidence and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results The effective rate of the treatment group was 52.22%,which was better than 30%of the con-trol group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The hemoglobin level of the treatment group was higher than that of the control group after 8 weeks of treatment,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05);in terms of TCM syndrome effica-cy,the total effective rate of the treatment group was 82.22%,which was better than 40.00%of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).There were no adverse events in either group.Conclusion For patients with iron deficiency anemia of the qi and blood deficiency type,pomegranate blood replenishing syrup has obvious clinical efficacy and good clinical safety.
8.Discussion on the syndrome of toxin and blood stasis in myelodysplastic syndrome from Xuanfu theory
Jing HAO ; Jiaxin LYU ; Yanbo CHANG ; Zihan PENG ; Ziran HU ; Dongyu GUO ; Tianfeng QI ; Dandi HE ; Mingjie GAO ; Jinhuan WANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(4):415-419
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a malignant hematologic tumor, which is currently difficult to cure. The theory of Xuanfu was proposed by Liu Wansu, which is unique in the clinical evidence of Chinese medicine and is less frequently applied to hematological diseases. The application of Xuanfu theory in myelodysplastic syndrome provides new ideas for the treatment of the disease. The abnormal flow of Qi, blood and fluids caused by the occlusion of the Xuanfu is the cause of toxic stasis obstruction, which is the pathogenesis of toxic stasis obstruction. Thus, the method of dispersion of Bone from Xuanfu, the external treatment of Xuanfu, and regulation of liver qi and Xuanfu help to return to normal of opening and closing function of Xuanfu, and release toxic stasis. In this paper, we analyzed the evidence of toxin-stasis obstruction in myelodysplastic syndrome from the theory of Xuanfu, aiming to provide a feasible theoretical basis for clinical treatment of the disease.
9.Changes of Immunological Indexes and Blood Routine in Treatment of Aplastic Anemia by Yiqi Yangxue Prescription
Yaoyin ZHANG ; Chaochang ZHANG ; Jiaqi HE ; Wenru WANG ; Yubin DING ; Jinhuan WANG ; Ruirong XU ; Haixia DI ; Jiangwei WAN ; Qifeng LIU ; Haixia WANG ; Antao SUN ; Xudong TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(12):97-104
ObjectiveTo investigate the immunological characteristics of the patients with aplastic anemia (AA) and elevated hemogram parameters treated with Yiqi Yangxue prescription combined with Western medicine and the predictive effects of immunological indexes on elevated hemogram parameters, thus providing a reference for the prediction of the treatment efficacy and the adjustment of the treatment regimen. MethodA retrospective study was conducted, involving 77 AA patients treated with Yiqi Yangxue prescription combined with Western medicine for 6 months in 19 medical institutions including Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences from September 2018 to March 2021. The patients were assigned into two groups according to the elevations in hemogram parameters [including hemoglobin (HGB), white blood cell count (WBC), platelet (PLT), and absolute neutrophil count (ANC)] after 6 months of treatment. One group had the elevation <50%, and the other group had the elevation ≥50% compared with the baseline. The clinical and immunological characteristics were compared between the two groups. Result① Compared with the group with HGB elevation<50%, the group with HGB elevation≥50% showed elevated level of CD3+ human leukocyte antigen-DR (HLA-DR)+ and increased proportion of patients with T-helper cell type 2 (Th2)<5%, CD8+≥50%, and CD3+HLA-DR+≥9% before treatment (P<0.05, P<0.01). The multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that CD8+≥50% before treatment was the independent influencing factor for HGB elevation ≥50% [odds ratio (OR)=12.000, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.218, 64.928, P<0.01]. ② Compared with the group with WBC elevation<50%, the group with WBC elevation≥50% showed increased proportion of patients with CD3+HLA-DR+<6% and T-box transcription factor (T-bet)≥200% before treatment (P<0.05). The multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that CD3+HLA-DR+<6% (OR=2.998, 95%CI 1.036, 8.680, P<0.05) and T-bet≥200% (OR=3.634, 95%CI 1.076, 12.273, P<0.05) before treatment were independent influencing factors for WBC elevation≥50%. ③ Compared with the group with PLT elevation<50%, the group with PLT elevation≥50% presented lowered Th1 and CD3+HLA-DR+ levels and increased proportion of patients with Th1<12%, CD4+≥6%, and CD3+HLA-DR+<5% before treatment (P<0.05, P<0.01). The multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that CD3+HLA-DR+<5% before treatment was the independent influencing factor for PLT elevation≥50% (OR=16.190, 95%CI of 3.430 to 76.434, P<0.01). ④ Compared with the group with ANC elevation<50%, the group with ANC elevation≥50% showed no significant changes in the hemogram parameters before treatment. ConclusionAs for the AA patients with rapid elevation in HGB, Yiqi Yangxue prescription combined with Western medicine demonstrate significant effects in the patients with Th2<5% and CD3+HLA-DR+≥9%, especially those with CD8+≥50%. As for the AA patients with rapid elevation in WBC, the therapy was particularly effective in the patients with CD3+HLA-DR+<6% and T-bet≥200%. As for the AA patients with rapid growth in PLT, the therapy was particularly effective in the patients with Th1<12% and CD4+≥6%, especially those with CD3+HLA-DR+<5%.
10.Early Efficacy Predictors of Bushen Shengxue Prescription Combined with Western Medicine in Treatment of Aplastic Anemia
Chaochang ZHANG ; Jian LIU ; Wenru WANG ; Rui LI ; Qifeng LIU ; Jinhuan WANG ; Jiangwei WAN ; Ruirong XU ; Feng LIU ; Rou MA ; Xudong TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(14):64-72
ObjectiveTo investigate the predictive indicators of early efficacy of Bushen Shengxue prescription combined with western medicine in the treatment of aplastic anemia, and provide prognosis indicators for the treatment of aplastic anemia (AA) with kidney-tonifying therapy in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) combined with western medicine. MethodA total of 126 patients treated by Bushen Shengxue prescription combined with western medicine in 19 hospitals including Xiyuan Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences from September 2018 to March 2021 were selected for a retrospective study. The therapy was proven to be effective after six months of treatment. According to the efficacy after 4 months of treatment, the patients were assigned into a 4-month effective group and a 4-month ineffective group. The age, sex, disease severity (including severe aplastic anemia and non-severe aplastic anemia), course of disease, degree of bone marrow nucleated cell proliferation, baseline hemogram levels [including white blood cell count (WBC), absolute neutrophil count (ANC), hemoglobin (HGB), platelets (PLT), and reticulocytes (RET)], T lymphocytes subsets, and the expression levels of T-box transcription factor (T-bet) and GATA-binding protein-3 (GATA-3) were compared between the two groups before treatment. ResultThe proportions of patients within the age ranges of [20, 40) and [60, 80) were higher in the 4-month effective group (P<0.05). The sex, disease severity, course of disease, and comorbidities had no significant differences between the two groups. The 4-month effective group had higher baseline levels of HGB, WBC, ANC, and PLT than the 4-month ineffective group (P<0.05), and there was no significant difference in the RET level between the two groups before treatment. Binary Logistic regression analysis showed that the PLT level before treatment was an independent factor affecting the onset time, while other indicators did not affect the onset time. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was established to analyze the value of PLT level before treatment for predicting the onset time, and the area under the curve was 0.691. With the critical value of 40.5×109/L, the sensitivity and specificity of the prediction that the therapy will take effect within 4 months were 0.569 and 0.893, respectively. The two groups of patients were graded according to age {(14, 20), [20, 40), [40, 60), and [60, 80)} and PLT level before treatment (PLT<40×109/L, PLT≥40×109/L). The proportion of the patients with PLT≥40×109/L before treatment in the 4-month effective group was significantly higher than that in the 4-month ineffective group (P<0.05). The degree of bone marrow nucleated cell proliferation before treatment had no significant difference between the two groups. The level of total T lymphocytes in the 4-month effective patients was lower than that in the 4-month ineffective patients before treatment (P<0.05). The levels of Th1 cells, Th2 cells, CD4+ T cells, and CD8+ T cells showed no significant differences between the two groups before treatment. The T-bet expression level in the 4-month effective group was higher than that in the 4-month ineffective group before treatment (P<0.05), while the expression level of GATA-3 showed no significant difference between the two groups before treatment. ConclusionBushen Shengxue prescription combined with western medicine will achieve faster effect for the patients within the age ranges of [20, 40) or [40, 60), with higher levels of HGB, WBC, ANC, and PLT (especially those with PLT≥40×109/L), lower level of total T lymphocytes, or higher T-bet expression level before treatment.

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