ObjectiveStudies have shown that nuciferine has anti-cerebral ischemia effect， but the specific mechanism of action has not been elaborated. Based on the transcriptome results， the pharmacological mechanism of nuciferine against cerebral ischemia was analyzed from multiple dimensions including tissue， cell， pathological process， biological process and signaling pathway. MethodsThirty SD rats were randomly divided into the sham group， model group and nuciferine group（40 mg·kg^-1） according to weight. Except for the sham group， the model of middle cerebral artery occlusion（MCAO） was established by thread embolization method after 30 min of administration in the other two groups. Twenty-four hours after surgery， transcriptome sequencing was used to detect the gene expression profiles in the cortex penumbra of rat cerebral tissue， and gene ontology（GO） and kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes（KEGG） pathway enrichment analysis were performed for differentially expressed genes. The mechanismof nuciferine against cerebral ischemia was analyzed from 5 dimensions of tissue， cell， pathological process， biological process and signaling pathway by the transcriptome-based multi-scale network pharmacology platform（TMNP）. ResultsTranscriptome sequencing and gene quantitative analysis showed that 667 genes were significantly reversed by nuciferine. Further enrichment analysis of KEGG and GO suggested that the pathways of nuciferine involved regulating stress response， ion transport， cell proliferation and differentiation， and synaptic function. TMNP research found that at the tissue level， nuciferine could significantly improve the cerebral tissue injury caused by ischemia. At the cellular and pathological levels， nuciferine could play an anti-cerebral ischemia role by improving the state of various nerve cells， mobilizing immune cells， regulating inflammation. And at the level of biological processes and signaling pathways， nuciferine mainly acted on the processes such as vascular remodeling， inflammation-related signaling pathways， and synaptic signaling. ConclusionCombined with the results of transcriptome sequencing， gene quantitative analysis and TMNP， the mechanism of nuciferine against cerebral ischemia may be related to processes such as intervening in stress response and inflammation， affecting vascular remodeling and regulating synaptic function. These results can provide a basis and reference for further study of the pharmacological mechanism of nuciferine against cerebral ischemia.

Bronchiectasis(BE) is the third major chronic airway disease, and its incidence rate shows a continuously increasing trend. Bronchiectasis is a highly heterogeneous chronic airway disease. Due to structural alterations, airflow limitation, and mucus hypersecretion, clinical treatment faces many challenges. Particularly, problems including Pseudomonas aeruginosa-dominant drug-resistant bacterial colonization, recurrent infections, airway mucus hypersecretion, and impaired lung function are the most urgent, requiring long-term and personalized treatment and management integrating traditional Chinese and western medicine to prevent the recurrence and continuous progression of the disease. In recent years, both traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine have made certain progress in pathogenesis theories, clinical studies, and basic research regarding the therapeutic challenges of bronchiectasis. Therefore, this paper summarized relevant research from the past 10 years and explored future directions and potential advantages of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine treatment, providing references for optimizing the clinical management strategies for bronchiectasis.
Bronchiectasis/drug therapy* ; Humans ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/therapeutic use* ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional/methods* ; Animals

Aim To explore the effects of Lycium berry seed oil on Nrf2/ARE pathway and oxidative damage in testis of subacute aging rats. Methods Fifty out of 60 male SD rats, aged 8 weeks, were subcutaneously injected with 125 mg • kg"D-galactosidase in the neck for 8 weeks to establish a subacute senescent rat model. The presence of senescent cells was observed using P-galactosidase ((3-gal), while testicular morphology was examined using HE staining. Serum levels of testosterone (testosterone, T), follicle-stimulating hormone ( follicle stimulating hormone, FSH ) , luteinizing hormone ( luteinizing hormone, LH ) , superoxide dis-mutase ( superoxide dismutase, SOD ) , glutathione ( glutathione, GSH) and malondialdehyde ( malondial-dehyde, MDA) were measured through ELISA, and the expressions of factors related to aging, oxidative damage, and the Nrf2/ARE pathway were assessed via immunohistochemical analysis and Western blotting. Results After successfully identifying the model, the morphology of the testis was improved and the intervention of Lycium seed oil led to a down-regulation in the expression of [3-gal and -yH2AX. The serum levels of SOD, GSH, T, and FSH increased while MDA and LH decreased (P 0. 05) . Additionally, there was an up-regulated expression of Nrf2, GCLC, NQOl, and SOD2 proteins in testicular tissue ( P 0. 05 ) and nuclear expression of Nrf2 in sertoli cells. Conclusion Lycium barbarum seed oil may reduce oxidative damage in testes of subacute senescent rats by activating the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway.

Objective To explore the mechanism of Gualou Xiebai Baijiu Decoction(GXB)in improving atherosclerosis(AS)in mice by regulating the gut microbiota(GM)and its metabolites.Methods Thirty-two male ApoE-/-mice were divided randomly into a Blank group,Model group,atorvastatin(Ato)group,and GXB group(n=8 mice per group).AS was established in all mice,except the Blank group,and the respective treatments were administered by gavage.Aortic plaques were detected by Oil red O staining and pathological changes in aortic tissue were detected by hematoxylin and eosin staining.The GM was analyzed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing technology,and mouse GM metabolites,including trimethylamine oxide(TMAO),short-chain fatty acids(SCFA),and serum levels of triglycerides(TG),total cholesterol(TC),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),and nitric oxide(NO)were determined.Results Compared with the Blank group,mice in the Model and Ato groups showed an increase in AS plaque area(P＜0.05).Serum levels of TG,TC,and LDL-C were increased(P＜0.001)while levels of HDL-C and NO were decreased(P＜0.01,P＜0.001)in the Model group compared with the Blank group.The plaque area was decreased(P＜0.05),serum levels of TG,TC,and LDL-C were decreased(P＜0.001),and NO levels were increased(P＜0.01)in the Ato and GXB groups,while HDL-C levels were increased in the GXB group(P＜0.05)compared with the Model group.Plaque area was decreased(P＜0.05)and the NO level was increased(P＜0.01)in the GXB group compared with the Ato group.A total of 6345 characteristic sequences were obtained from 16S rRNA analysis.α-Diversity analysis indicated that GXB reduced the richness of the GM in AS mice(P＜0.001)and improved its uniformity(P＜0.05).β-Diversity analysis suggested that the microbial community structure in the GXB group was similar to that in the Blank group.The abundance of microbial communities differed among the groups at the phylum and genus levels.At the phylum level,the abundance of Proteobacteria was increased(P＜0.01)in AS mice,while GXB intervention reduced the abundance of Proteobacteria(P＜0.01)and increased the abundance of Verrucomimicrobiota(P＜0.05).At the genus level,GXB effectively increased the abundance of Akkermansia(P＜0.05).SCFAs were significantly increased(P＜0.01)and TMAO levels were significantly decreased(P＜0.01)in the GXB group compared with the Model group.Conclusions GXB can regulate the intestinal flora and intestinal flora metabolites SCFA and TMAO to improve AS.Akkermansia may be a key bacterial genus of the gut microbiota through which GXB may improve AS.

Objective To investigate the effects of Sacoharomyces boulardii combined with ursodeoxycholic acid on serum levels of gamma-glutamate transpeptidase(γ-GT),insulin like growth factor-1(IGF-1)and retinol binding protein(RBP)in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia.Methods Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia children were divided into control group and treatment group by cohort method.The control group was given ursodeoxycholic acid,5 mg·kg-1 each time,twice a day,and took the tablet powder in warm water;the treatment group was additionally treated with Sacoharomyces boulardii on the basis of the control group,1 bag each time,orally once every 24 h.The clinical efficacy,yellows regression,serum total bilirubin(TBIL),indirect bilirubin(IBIL),transferrin(TRF)levels and serum γ-GT,IGF-1 and RBP levels before and after treatment were compared between the two groups.And evaluated the safety.Results 152 cases in treatment group and 148 cases in control group were enrolled.After treatment,the clinical efficacy of the treatment group and control group was 94.08％(143 cases/152 cases)and 81.76％(121 cases/148 cases);the re-phototherapy rate was 8.55％(13 cases/152 cases)and 20.95％(31 cases/148 cases),the difference was statistically significant(all P＜0.05).The duration of phototherapy in the treatment group and control group were(20.17±5.32)and(26.39±7.69)h;the decolorization time were(3.97±0.60)and(5.59±0.83)d;the hospital stay were(7.17±0.66)and(9.16±0.90)d;the TBIL were(133.26±15.69)and(179.15±17.65)μmol·L-1;the IBIL were(141.88±18.19)and(198.65±19.26)μmol·L-1;the γ-GT were(38.19±3.75)and(50.87±4.25)U·L-1;the RBP were(20.42±3.21)and(25.50±3.43)mg·L-1;the IGF-1 were(20.43±3.06)and(26.51±3.38)ng·L-1;the TRF were(1.98±0.27)and(1.65±0.20)g·L-1,the difference was statistically significant(all P＜0.05).The adverse drug reactions of treatment group and control group were diarrhea,nausea and vomiting,rash.The total incidence of adverse reactions in treatment group and control group was 8.52％(13 cases/152 cases)and 9.46％(14 cases/148 cases),there was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P＞0.05).Conclusion The treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia with yeast burra combined with ursodeoxychonic acid can effectively improve the levels of serum γ-GT,IGF-1 and RBP,and the clinical efficacy is good.

Objective To investigate the effects of Sacoharomyces boulardii combined with ursodeoxycholic acid on serum levels of gamma-glutamate transpeptidase(γ-GT),insulin like growth factor-1(IGF-1)and retinol binding protein(RBP)in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia.Methods Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia children were divided into control group and treatment group by cohort method.The control group was given ursodeoxycholic acid,5 mg·kg-1 each time,twice a day,and took the tablet powder in warm water;the treatment group was additionally treated with Sacoharomyces boulardii on the basis of the control group,1 bag each time,orally once every 24 h.The clinical efficacy,yellows regression,serum total bilirubin(TBIL),indirect bilirubin(IBIL),transferrin(TRF)levels and serum γ-GT,IGF-1 and RBP levels before and after treatment were compared between the two groups.And evaluated the safety.Results 152 cases in treatment group and 148 cases in control group were enrolled.After treatment,the clinical efficacy of the treatment group and control group was 94.08％(143 cases/152 cases)and 81.76％(121 cases/148 cases);the re-phototherapy rate was 8.55％(13 cases/152 cases)and 20.95％(31 cases/148 cases),the difference was statistically significant(all P＜0.05).The duration of phototherapy in the treatment group and control group were(20.17±5.32)and(26.39±7.69)h;the decolorization time were(3.97±0.60)and(5.59±0.83)d;the hospital stay were(7.17±0.66)and(9.16±0.90)d;the TBIL were(133.26±15.69)and(179.15±17.65)μmol·L-1;the IBIL were(141.88±18.19)and(198.65±19.26)μmol·L-1;the γ-GT were(38.19±3.75)and(50.87±4.25)U·L-1;the RBP were(20.42±3.21)and(25.50±3.43)mg·L-1;the IGF-1 were(20.43±3.06)and(26.51±3.38)ng·L-1;the TRF were(1.98±0.27)and(1.65±0.20)g·L-1,the difference was statistically significant(all P＜0.05).The adverse drug reactions of treatment group and control group were diarrhea,nausea and vomiting,rash.The total incidence of adverse reactions in treatment group and control group was 8.52％(13 cases/152 cases)and 9.46％(14 cases/148 cases),there was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P＞0.05).Conclusion The treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia with yeast burra combined with ursodeoxychonic acid can effectively improve the levels of serum γ-GT,IGF-1 and RBP,and the clinical efficacy is good.

Background: Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (ZSS) contains a wide range of active components. Because existing methods cannot fully evaluate these components, a new quantitative method needs to be established for component characterization. Objective: Ziziphi Spinosae Semen has gained increasing attention in recent years, primarily as a medicinal and edible plant. The content determination of ZSS is not specified in the Chinese Pharmacopeia (2020 edition). Environmental conditions in different production areas can influence the quality of ZSS. This study aims to identify ZSS collected from various geographical origins in China. Materials and methods: High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) fingerprints were established using optimized HPLC-photo-diode array methods. Subsequently, similarity analysis and quantification of ZSS from different sources were conducted. Metabolites of ZSS were identified and evaluated using the UHPLC-Q Exactive HF Orbitrap MS system. Principal component analysis, hierarchical cluster analysis, and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis were performed based on all peak areas. Results: In this study, the components of ZSS against insomnia were screened through network pharmacology. As revealed by the results of protein-protein interaction network analysis, Gene Ontology analysis, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis, 14 core components, 10 core targets, and 25 pathways were identified. Thirty-four batches of ZSS fingerprints were established through the HPLC method, which identified 12 characteristic peaks, with 6 being qualitatively identified. An identification method for assessing differences in the chemical composition of ZSS from different origins was developed by using UHPLC-Q Exactive HF Orbitrap MS. Differential markers from various origins were screened and identified. Through multiple analyses such as principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis, it was concluded that there were differences in ZSS metabolites from Hebei, Shandong, and Shaanxi provinces. Seventeen differential metabolites of different origins were identified. Conclusions: This study confirmed that ZSS played a synergistic role in improving insomnia through multiple components, targets, and pathways. The content of all 5 components was high, except for jujuboside B. In addition, 6 compounds in ZSS extracts from different origins differed in content, indicating that different growth environments might impact the quality of ZSS.

Adult vaccination is an important component of the life-course immunization for all. Strengthening adult vaccination in China contributes to shrinking immunization gaps between regions and groups, enhancing the overall immunity of our population, and promoting health equity and social prosperity. Chinese adults bear the heavy burden of vaccine preventable diseases such as influenza, pneumococcal diseases and shingles, and have low coverage of vaccines against those diseases, so it is necessary to make efforts to improve adult vaccination development. This article focuses on elaborating the values of adult vaccination, introducing the current status of adult vaccination abroad, and analyzing the challenges and existing foundations for China to provide adult vaccination, and makes suggestions for the building and development of adult vaccination.
Adult ; Humans ; Asian People ; China ; Vaccination

Objective: To understand the current situation of vaccination services for adults in China, explore how to establish a stable and efficient vaccination service system for adults, and provide reference for formulating corresponding policies. Methods: The vaccination information systems of nine provinces in China were used to obtain information on urban and rural vaccination of influenza vaccine, 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV23), and human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) from 2019 to 2021. The indicator, vaccination rate/full vaccination rate, was used for statistical description. Results: The vaccination rate/full vaccination rate of the three vaccines in eastern China was generally higher than that in central and western China. The vaccination rate/full vaccination rate in urban areas was generally higher than that in rural areas. From 2019 to 2021, the vaccination rates of influenza vaccine among people aged 60 years and above in urban and rural areas were 2.96%, 6.29%, 6.14% and 1.29%, 2.58%, 2.94%, respectively. The vaccination rates of the PPV23 among people aged 60 years and above in urban and rural areas increased year by year, with rates of 0.38%, 1.05%, 1.15% and 0.14%, 0.49%, 0.59%, respectively. From 2019 to 2021, the HPV coverage of female adults aged 27-45 years in urban and rural areas increased year by year, with rates of 0.46%, 0.93%, 1.88% and 0.17%, 0.40%, 1.08%, respectively. Conclusion: The vaccination rates of influenza vaccine,PPV23 vaccine and HPV vaccine for adults in China are relatively low, with higher rates in the eastern region than in the central and western regions, and higher rates in urban areas than in rural areas. It is recommended to formulate corresponding health and economic policies and explore a suitable vaccination service system for adults in China to improve vaccination rates.
Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Influenza Vaccines/therapeutic use* ; Papillomavirus Infections ; Vaccination ; China ; Papillomavirus Vaccines/therapeutic use*

Adult vaccination is an important component of the life-course immunization for all. Strengthening adult vaccination in China contributes to shrinking immunization gaps between regions and groups, enhancing the overall immunity of our population, and promoting health equity and social prosperity. Chinese adults bear the heavy burden of vaccine preventable diseases such as influenza, pneumococcal diseases and shingles, and have low coverage of vaccines against those diseases, so it is necessary to make efforts to improve adult vaccination development. This article focuses on elaborating the values of adult vaccination, introducing the current status of adult vaccination abroad, and analyzing the challenges and existing foundations for China to provide adult vaccination, and makes suggestions for the building and development of adult vaccination.
Adult ; Humans ; Asian People ; China ; Vaccination