1.Exploration on the mechanism of Xuanfei Dahe Decoction in the treatment of asthmatic mice based on network pharmacology and experimental validation
Mengting DAI ; Youlan LIN ; Huan YU ; Mengqing WANG ; Yunfei SHUAI
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(9):1264-1271
Objective:To explore the mechanism of Xuanfei Dahe Decoction in treating asthmatic mice through network pharmacology and animal experiments.Methods:The active components and their targets of Xuanfei Dahe Decoction were retrieved from TCMSP, and the asthma targets were obtained by searching the GeneCards, DisGeNet, OMIM, TTD and DrugBank databases. PPI network of intersection targets was constructed using string database and Cytoscape 3.9.0 software. Go function and KEGG pathway enrichment were analyzed by metascape database. The mice were divided into a blank group of 6 mice and a model group of 30 mice according to the random number table method. The asthma model was prepared in the model group. Totally 30 successfully modeled mice were divided into the model group, the dexamethasone group, and Xuanfei Dahe Decoction low-, medium- and high-dosage groups according to the random number table method, with 6 mice in each group. On the 5th day, gavage was initiated. Xuanfei Dahe Decoction low-, medium- and high-dosage groups were respectively gavaged with Xuanfei Dahe Decoction liquid at concentrations of 6.84, 13.68 and 27.36 g/kg. The dexamethasone group was gavaged with dexamethasone acetate tablets at concentrations of 2.73 mg/kg. The blank group and the model group were gavaged with the same volume of sterile normal saline once a day for 14 consecutive days. The pathological changes of lung tissue were observed by HE staining, the level of serum IL-17 was detected by ELISA, and the expression of IL-17 in lung tissue was detected by immunohistochemistry.Results:120 asthma targets and 13 key targets were obtained from Xuanfei Dahe Decoction. Pathway enrichment analysis suggested that IL-17 signaling pathway was one of the key pathways. Compared with the model group, the levels of IL-17 in the serum of the low-dose, medium-dose and high-dose Xuanfei Dahe Decoction groups and the expression of IL-17A in the lung tissue of the medium-dose Xuanfei Dahe Decoction group decreased ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Xuanfei Dahe Decoction may treat asthma by restrain airway inflammation mediated by Th17/IL-17.
2.Research Progress on the Role of HCN Channels in Auditory Pathway
Xinying GE ; Mo ZHOU ; Jinfeng LIU ; Jinsheng DAI ; Jingjing YUAN ; Mengting LIU ; Juan ZHANG ; Ningyu WANG
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2024;32(4):364-368
Hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated(HCN)channels are widely expressed in the central and peripheral nervous systems.They can generate hyperpolarization-activated current(Ih)that regulates the resting membrane potential and excitability of neurons.Furthermore,it can affect the precise processing and con-duction of hearing,which plays a crucial role in the accurate analysis of temporal information.Therefore,through the review of HCN channel structure and distribution,as well as electrophysiological effects,the role and mecha-nism of HCN channels in the auditory pathways of the normal and unilateral or bilateral deafness patients will be fur-ther investigated.
3.The mediating effect of rumination between posttraumatic growth and coping strategy among parents of children with acute leukemia
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(36):2845-2851
Objective:To explore the mediating effect of rumination between posttraumatic growth and coping strategy among parents of children with acute leukemia.Methods:Totally 238 parents of children with acute leukemia at Children ′s hospital affiliated to Nanjing Medical University from January 2020 to October 2021 were recruited as research object by convenient sampling method. Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), Runminative Responses Scale (RRS) and Coping Health Inventory for Parents (CHIP) were investigated. Results:The scores of parents of children with acute leukemia in PTGI were (60.96 ± 11.81), RRS were (58.13 ± 13.40), CHIP were (106.60 ± 34.31). The demensions of PTGI in parents were positively correlated with the each demensions of CHIP ( r values were 0.256 to 0.478, all P<0.01); the RRS demensions were negatively correlated with the demensions of PTGI and CHIP ( r values were -0.566 to -0.236, P<0.01). Posttraumatic growth had a direct positive effect on coping strategy, the path coefficient was 0.082. Posttraumatic growth affects coping strategy through rumination, the indirect path coefficient was 0.797, the mediating effect accounts for 90.4% of the total effect. Rumination had a negative effect on coping strategy, the path coefficient was -0.954. Posttraumatic growth has a negative effect on rumination, the path coefficient was -0.835. Conclusions:Rumination plays a mediating role in the relationship between posttraumatic growth and coping strategy. Medical staff can alleviate the levels of rumination of parents of children with acute leukemia, so as to promote posttraumatic growth and coping strategy.
4.Effects of calcitriol on femoral biomechanics index of diabetic rats
Guangsen LI ; Jing DAI ; Ji LI ; Li CAI ; Mengting KE ; Jiazhong SUN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2016;(2):139-142
[Summary] 45 male SD rats with 4 week old were assigned to 3 groups after normal feedstuff for 2 weeks:control group(n=15), diabetic group(n=15), and calcitriol group(n=15).Diabetic rat model were induced using intraperitoneal injection with streptozotocin( STZ) after 12 h fasting.Calcitriol group and diabetic group were treated with calcitriol for 24 weeks.Femoral biomechanics indexes were measured at end of the study.Total 30 SD rats ( 10 rats of each groups) were analyzed.Compared to normal controls, the rats in diabetic group had lower body weight [(437.02±18.66vs267.93±15.64)g,P<0.05],decreasedserumcalciumconcentration[(2.89±0.31vs2.60 ±0.38) mmol/L, P<0.05], and increased serum phosphorus concentration[(2.21 ±0.35 vs 2.80 ±0.66) mmol/L, P<0.05].At the end of the study, the ultimate force[(98.07 ±2.94 vs 70.87 ±5.75) N, P<0.05], ultimate displacement[(0.66 ±0.02 vs 0.51 ±0.02) mm, P<0.05], Young′s modulus[(139 188.51 ±10 617.69 vs 81 969.06 ±6 393.21) N/mm2, P<0.05], and modulus for toughness[(22 492.59 ±2 429.15 vs 8 292.87 ± 1 291.43) N/mm2 , P<0.05 ] of diabetic group were significantly lower than normal control group.However, calcitrol could reverse these changes at some extent.SD rats with diabetes had significant disorder of bone metabolism and decreased bone strength.Calcitriol could improve the decreased bone strength in diabetic rats.

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