1.Modern Pharmacological Mechanisms and Clinical Applications of Xuan-dredging Wind Medicinals: A Review
Yu HU ; Zhen YE ; Qiaobo YE ; Kaihua QIN ; Mingjie WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(14):70-83
Since Li Dongyuan formally proposed the concept of "wind medicinals" (Feng Yao),their clinical application has been highly valued by physicians throughout history. However,influenced by the evolution of the term and connotation of "wind medicinals" in modern times,its conceptual understanding,leading to a decline in clinical utilization. Since the new century,Professor Wang Mingjie has integrated LIU Wanxu's sweat pore (Xuanfu) theory into the reinterpretation of wind medicinals,proposing the "Xuanfu-dredging wind medicinal theory", which has gained widespread recognition in academic circles,revitalizing their clinical application. This study traces the origin of the Xuan-dredging wind medicinals theory and reviews their current functions and clinical applications,finding that the theoretical framework is preliminarily established. Characterized by their pungent and dispersing properties,wind medicines act by opening the Xuanfu throughout the body,exerting therapeutic effects such as dispelling pathogens,resolving stagnation,and enhancing treatments like blood-activation,spleen-fortification,and heat-clearing. They are widely used,showing advantages in treating systemic diseases including ophthalmic and cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disorders. Modern pharmacological research indicates preliminary consensus on hypotheses of cerebral,intestinal,hepatic,and renal Xuanfu. studies on formulas (e.g.,Qufeng Tongqiao Fang),single herbs (e.g.,Mahuang and Gegen),and active constituents (e.g.,tetramethylpyrazine) provide evidence that wind medicines improve key mechanisms like blood-brain barrier function and cerebral microcirculation (material basis of cerebral Xuanfu),supporting their use in brain disorders (e.g.,cerebral ischemia,depression). Despite clinical and pharmacological support,the clinical application system for wind medicines remains incomplete. Future efforts should focus on high-quality clinical research and mechanistic studies to establish personalized application systems,enhance Xuanfu opening practices,and ensure the effectiveness and safety of wind medicines.
2.Effect of METTL3 on invasion, metastasis and radiosensitivity of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells
Yingying LIU ; Kaihua CHEN ; Yongchu SUN ; Yuelan QIN ; Yangguang SONG ; Xiaodong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(2):167-175
Objective:To investigate the expression level of methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells CNE2 and CNE-2R, and to evaluate the effect of METTL3 on cell invasion, metastasis and radiosensitivity.Methods:Real-time reverse transcription PCR and Western blot were used to detect the expression levels of METTL3 in normal nasopharyngeal epithelial cells NP69 and nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells CNE2 and nasopharyngeal carcinoma radioresistant cells CNE-2R cells. METTL3 in CNE2 and CNE-2R cells was silenced by lentivirus-mediated RNA interference technology. The metastasis and invasion abilities of the cells were detected by the scratch assay and Transwell assay. Clonogenic assay and CCK-8 assay were employed to detect the proliferation capacity and viability of cells irradiated with different X-ray doses (0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 Gy). Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. Methylated RNA immunoprecipitation (Me-RIP) assay was used to detect the difference in m6A modification level of c-Jun in CNE2 and CNE-2R cells after METTL3 silencing. The transcriptional stability of c-Jun in cells after silencing METTL3 was detected by actinomycin D assay. A nude mouse xenograft model was constructed to detect the effect of METTL3 on the radiosensitivity of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in vivo. Results:Compared with NP69 cells, the expression levels of METTL3 mRNA and protein were significantly increased in CNE2 cells, and the expression level was even higher in CNE-2R cells (all P<0.01). Lentivirus-mediated RNA interference technology was used to construct a stable METTL3-silencing CNE2 and CNE-2R cell lines (both P<0.01). Scratch assay and Transwell assay showed that the metastasis and invasion abilities of CNE2 and CNE-2R cells were decreased significantly after METTL3 silencing (all P<0.05). Clonogenic assay showed that silencing METTL3 significantly reduced the number of colonies and survival fraction of CNE2 and CNE-2R cells after irradiation with different doses of X-rays (all P<0.05). CCK-8 assay showed that the proliferation ability of CNE2 and CNE-2R cells was significantly reduced by silencing METTL3 (all P<0.05). After different doses of irradiation, silencing METTL3 significantly reduced the survival fraction of CNE2 and CNE-2R cells (all P<0.05). The apoptotic rate after METTL3 silencing was higher than that in the control group at the irradiation dose of 0 and 8 Gy (all P<0.05). The Me-RIP assay showed that the m6A modification level of c-Jun in CNE2 and CNE-2R cells was significantly reduced after METTL3 silencing (both P<0.01), and the actinomycin D assay showed that transcriptional stability of c-Jun was reduced. Nude mouse xenograft experiment showed that silencing METTL3 inhibited xenograft proliferation and improved its radiosensitivity. Conclusion:METTL3 is highly expressed in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells, and METTL3 mediates m6A modification of c-Jun to improve the transcriptional stability of c-Jun and promote the expression of c-Jun, thereby promoting the invasion and metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells and reducing their radiosensitivity.
3.Effect of METTL3 on invasion, metastasis and radiosensitivity of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells
Yingying LIU ; Kaihua CHEN ; Yongchu SUN ; Yuelan QIN ; Yangguang SONG ; Xiaodong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(2):167-175
Objective:To investigate the expression level of methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells CNE2 and CNE-2R, and to evaluate the effect of METTL3 on cell invasion, metastasis and radiosensitivity.Methods:Real-time reverse transcription PCR and Western blot were used to detect the expression levels of METTL3 in normal nasopharyngeal epithelial cells NP69 and nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells CNE2 and nasopharyngeal carcinoma radioresistant cells CNE-2R cells. METTL3 in CNE2 and CNE-2R cells was silenced by lentivirus-mediated RNA interference technology. The metastasis and invasion abilities of the cells were detected by the scratch assay and Transwell assay. Clonogenic assay and CCK-8 assay were employed to detect the proliferation capacity and viability of cells irradiated with different X-ray doses (0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 Gy). Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. Methylated RNA immunoprecipitation (Me-RIP) assay was used to detect the difference in m6A modification level of c-Jun in CNE2 and CNE-2R cells after METTL3 silencing. The transcriptional stability of c-Jun in cells after silencing METTL3 was detected by actinomycin D assay. A nude mouse xenograft model was constructed to detect the effect of METTL3 on the radiosensitivity of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in vivo. Results:Compared with NP69 cells, the expression levels of METTL3 mRNA and protein were significantly increased in CNE2 cells, and the expression level was even higher in CNE-2R cells (all P<0.01). Lentivirus-mediated RNA interference technology was used to construct a stable METTL3-silencing CNE2 and CNE-2R cell lines (both P<0.01). Scratch assay and Transwell assay showed that the metastasis and invasion abilities of CNE2 and CNE-2R cells were decreased significantly after METTL3 silencing (all P<0.05). Clonogenic assay showed that silencing METTL3 significantly reduced the number of colonies and survival fraction of CNE2 and CNE-2R cells after irradiation with different doses of X-rays (all P<0.05). CCK-8 assay showed that the proliferation ability of CNE2 and CNE-2R cells was significantly reduced by silencing METTL3 (all P<0.05). After different doses of irradiation, silencing METTL3 significantly reduced the survival fraction of CNE2 and CNE-2R cells (all P<0.05). The apoptotic rate after METTL3 silencing was higher than that in the control group at the irradiation dose of 0 and 8 Gy (all P<0.05). The Me-RIP assay showed that the m6A modification level of c-Jun in CNE2 and CNE-2R cells was significantly reduced after METTL3 silencing (both P<0.01), and the actinomycin D assay showed that transcriptional stability of c-Jun was reduced. Nude mouse xenograft experiment showed that silencing METTL3 inhibited xenograft proliferation and improved its radiosensitivity. Conclusion:METTL3 is highly expressed in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells, and METTL3 mediates m6A modification of c-Jun to improve the transcriptional stability of c-Jun and promote the expression of c-Jun, thereby promoting the invasion and metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells and reducing their radiosensitivity.
4.Analysis on the effects of individualized surgical method for treating pyriform sinus fistula in children
Juntao BAO ; Zhanwei SUN ; Shufeng ZHANG ; Kaihua YANG ; Luying QIN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(11):836-839
Objective:To explore the curative effects of individualized surgical method for treating pyriform sinus fistula (PSF) in children.Methods:A total of 43 PSF children treated in the Department of Pediatric Surgery of Henan Provincial People′s Hospital from June 2015 to November 2019 were selected, with 41 cases on the left side and 2 cases on the right side.There were 27 cases in the quiescent inflammatory infection stage and 16 cases in the acute inflammatory infection stage.According to patients′ condition, low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation, fistulectomy, abscess incision and drainage or combined operation were conducted.The postoperative complications and recurrence were observed.Results:Among 43 cases, there were 19 cases treated with low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation, 11 cases treated with low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation combined with abscess incision and drainage, 5 cases treated with low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation combined with fistulectomy, and 8 cases treated with fistulectomy.Four cases had postoperative hoarseness and recovered within 1-5 months.One case occurred pseudo healing after abscess incision and drainage, and healed after incision and debridement.Totally, 4 cases recurred, and the follow-up time was from 3 months to 57 months.Conclusions:Low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation has the advantages of minimally invasive, safe and effective, which provides a new treatment for PSF in children.Based on the condition of children, the choice of individualized treatment can significantly improve the curative effects.
5.Selection of second stage operation after enterostomy in 35 neonates
Juntao BAO ; Luying QIN ; Kaihua YANG ; Qinglei MENG ; Shufeng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(14):1082-1085
Objective:To explore the strategy of selecting the second stage operation after neonatal enterostomy.Methods:Clinical data of 35 cases admitted to the Department of Pediatric Surgery of Henan Provincial People′s Hospital for enterostomy in neonatal period and radical operation in the second stage from May 2014 to December 2019 were subject to retrospective analysis.They were inquired about the medical history in detail before the operation, and received barium enema and colonoscopy, 24-hour delayed radiography, anorectal manometry and other examinations.During the operation, a multi-point intestinal biopsy and rapid frozen pathological examination were performed accor-ding to the individual′s condition, and the specific surgical method was determined in combination with intraoperative exploration.Postoperative observations were conducted for such complications as anastomotic leakage, intestinal obstruction, and abdominal infection, as well as such medium and long-term outcomes as intestinal function recovery, defecation, and nutritional status.Results:Nine cases were diagnosed with neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and received ostomy closure.Sixteen cases were diagnosed with NEC concomitant with intestinal stenosis and received the narrow bowel enterectomy and anastomosis combined with ostomy closure; 10 cases were diagnosed with Hirschsprung′s disease, including 5 cases of total colonic aganglionosis treated with Soave radical operation, 3 cases of long-segment Hirschsprung′s disease treated with subtotal colectomy, inverted ascending coloanal anastomosis with Deloyers method and second enterostomy, and 2 cases of normal-segment Hirschsprung′s disease treated with pull-through operation combined with ostomy closure.After the operation, 1 case had anastomotic leakage and septic shock, 1 case had incision dehiscence, 3 cases had adhesive intestinal obstruction and 1 case occurred left lung consolidation.During a follow-up period of 3-36 months, their recovery condition was acceptable.Conclusions:For those neonates receiving enterostomy, detailed medical history should be enquired before the second stage operation.The combination of barium enema and colonoscopy, 24-hour delayed radiography and multi-point intestinal biopsy with intraoperative exploration conduced to selecting appropriate individualized surgical schemes and reducing surgical complications, thus improving the long-term quality of life of children.
6.An exploration into the value of 3D printing technology in the precise resection of pediatric retroperitoneal neuroblastoma
Juntao BAO ; Shufeng ZHANG ; Kaihua YANG ; Qinglei MENG ; Luying QIN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(21):1632-1635
Objective:To explore the application value of 3D printing technology in the precise resection of pediatric retroperitoneal neuroblastoma(NB).Methods:Eleven patients with retroperitoneal NB admitted to the Department of Pediatric Surgery of Henan Provincial People′s Hospital from March 2017 to December 2019 were selected in this study, and all of them received preoperative plain and enhanced computed tomography (CT) scanning of whole abdomen.The original data were imported into the mimics 20 software for processing.The tumor and important peripheral blood vessels were reconstructed with such commands as multi-layer edition, threshold adjustment, regional growth and 3D edition to output the standardized 3D printing stl format file and print out the tumor model by 3D printer.Based on the 3D reconstruction results, the precise surgical planning was performed to determine the optimal operative scheme.The data of all cases were analyzed retrospectively.The parents of these children were investigated by questionnaire and the results were statistically analyzed.Results:All 11 patients successfully underwent the operation under the planning of 3D printing technology.Nine of them had complete tumor resection and 2 cases had palliative resection.The operation time ranged from 140 min to 750 min, with an average of 210 min; the bleeding volume ranged from 100 mL to 1 500 mL, with an average of 240 mL; the postoperative pathological reports revealed that 9 children had NB and 2 cases had ganglioneuroblastoma.There was no case of perioperative death.There were 2 cases of postoperative complications, including 1 case of severe diarrhea with chylous leakage, which was relieved after the treatment of parenteral nutrition and somatostatin, and 1 case of left lower extremity weight-bearing difficulty after left iliac artery anastomosis, which was improved after rehabilitation physical therapy.The follow-up time ranged from 1 month to 30 months.There were 2 cases recurred in the original operation area.One patient received reoperation after chemotherapy; the other continued chemotherapy in progress.As for the 2 cases of palliative resection, they received chemotherapy and survived with tumor.After using 3D model to communicate with children′s parents, their awareness rate of disease, operation mode and postoperative complications were significantly higher than that of CT.Conclusions:3D printing technology can accurately evaluate the structural relationship between retroperitoneal NB and important peripheral blood vessels in children, which contributes to improving the parents′ cognition of the operation mode, and is conducive to selecting the optimal operation scheme and achieving precise tumor resection.
7.Study on the Quality Standard of Shenshuaikang Granule
Tingting MI ; Kaihua FAN ; Zhiqiang PU ; Ming ZHANG ; Qin WANG
China Pharmacy 2016;27(3):372-374
OBJECTIVE:To establish the quality standards for Shenshuaikang granule. METHODS:TLC was used for the quali-tative identification of Astragali Radix and Rhei Radix et Rhizoma in the preparation. HPLC was used for the contents determina-tion of emodin and chrysophanol ,the column was Agilent HC-C18 with mobile phase of methanol-0.1% phosphoric acid (85:15 , V/V)at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min,the detection wavelength was 254 nm,the column temperature was 30 ℃ and the injection vol-ume was 10 μl. RESULTS:TLC showed clear spots and good separation. The linear range was 1.9-60.8 μg/ml for emodin(r=0.999 9, n=6) and 1.6-51.2 μg/ml for chrysophanol (r=0.999 9),RSDs of precision,stability and reproducibility tests were lower than 3%,recoveries were 95.76%-103.66%(RSD=2.83%,n=9)and 97.24%-104.34%(RSD=2.65%,n=9),respectively. CONCLU-SIONS:The standard can be used for the quality control of Shenshuaikang granule.
8.Effect of propofol used for painless enteroscope on cognitive function
Quan LI ; Qinxiang LIU ; Ju GAO ; Bing SHAO ; Weixun FENG ; Kaihua SU ; Tingying QIN ; Fengling LIANG ; Lingyin XIE
Journal of Chinese Physician 2010;(z1):45-48
Objective To study the effect of propofol used for outpatient painless enteroscope on cognitive function.Methods One hundred and twenty ASAⅠ~Ⅱpatients scheduled for enteroscope were randomly divided into three groups .Propofol was given 1.5mg/kg(groupⅠ), 2mg /kg (group Ⅱ) or 2.5 mg/kg ( group Ⅲ) intravenously .The enteroscope was inserted when patient showed unconsciousness and no reaction to dictation .SpO2 was kept above 95%96% throughout enteroscope .All patients received neurobehavioral cognitive status examination ( NCSE ) and mini-mental state examination ( MMSE ) test 1 hour before enteroscope examination and 5 minutes,30 minutes, 1 hour after enteroscope examination was o-ver and must finish it within 15 min.The enteroscope examination time , vital signs, analgesia effects and intraoperative awareness were record .Results The ability of memory and calculation at 5 minutes after en-teroscope examination showed a statistical difference between group Ⅰ and ⅡorⅢ( P <0.05),there was no significant difference between in group II and in group Ⅲ( P >0.05 ) , The ability of memory and calcu-lation at 30 minutes, 1 hour after enteroscope examination there was no significant difference in three groups ( P >0.05 ) .In all patients ,the MMSE scores at 5 minutes after enteroscope examination were significant-ly lower than the baseline value ( P <0.05).The MMSE scores at 30 minutes, 1 hour after enteroscope examination in Ⅲgroup patients were significantly lower than the baseline value ( P <0.05 ) .The MMSE scores at 30 minutes, 1 hour after enteroscope examination in I group patients were significantly higher than that inⅡor Ⅲgroup( P <0.05).The MMSE scores at 30 minutes, 1 hour after enteroscope examination there was no significant difference between in group II and in group Ⅲ( P >0.05 ) .The NCSE and MMSE scores at 3hour, 12 hour after enteroscope examination there was no significant difference between in group I and II or Ⅲ( P >0.05).Conclusion Propofol 1.5mg/kg used for painless enteroscope examination has no effect on cognitive function .MMSE and NCSE are suitable for evaluation of outpatient's cognitive func-tion.

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