1.Discussion on "Five Views" Treatment Principles in Traditional Chinese Medicine Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Mingxing SU ; Junning LIU ; Ruifang YANG ; Zhuoming ZHENG ; Yan XIAO ; Peng CHEN ; Youxin SU ; Jiemei GUO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(10):1125-1129
The key to the onset and progression of the functional impairments of orthopedic diseases is imba-lance of deficiency and excess, disharmony of movement and stillness, dislocation of sinews and bones, imbalance of rigidity and flexibility, and disharmony of body and spirit. Based on this, the "five views" treatment principle has been proposed for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) orthopedic rehabilitation, which include the view of balancing deficiency and excess, combining movement and stillness, focusing on both sinews and bones, integrating rigidity and flexibility, and harmonizing body and spirit. Correspondingly, the "five views" collaborative rehabilitation clinical model is established, providing a reference for enhancing the systematization and targeting of TCM orthopedic rehabilitation.
2.Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulates JAK/STAT Signaling Pathway to Treat Colorectal Cancer: A Review
Mingxing WANG ; Wanhui DONG ; Baorui ZHANG ; Tong LAI ; Aixin LIU ; Qingming SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(4):278-287
Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Although preventive colonoscopy screening has improved the survival rate of CRC patients in the past few years, there are still many patients diagnosed after symptoms appear. The surgery for CRC carries high risks and high recurrence, and ideal therapies remain to be developed. The Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT) signaling pathway has become a focus of research due to its central role in cellular activities. As a classic oncogenic pathway, the JAK/STAT signaling pathway offers new possibilities for diagnosing and treating various malignancies, and it paves a new way for developing therapies for CRC. This pathway not only participates in basic cellular processes, such as proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis but also plays a crucial role in immune responses and inflammation. Abnormal activation of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway is closely related to the occurrence and development of CRC. Studies have shown that the active components and compound prescriptions of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can inhibit the proliferation, invasion, migration, and angiogenesis while promoting the apoptosis and autophagy of CRC cells by interfering with the JAK/STAT signaling pathway. Furthermore, this pathway may also play a role in regulating the sensitivity of tumor cells to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, thus influencing the effectiveness of tumor treatment and impeding the progression of CRC. In recent years, research results have been updated rapidly, and previous literature summaries have failed to incorporate the latest findings, creating obstacles to accessing current literature. Therefore, this article supplements and summarizes information from the definition of the JAK/STAT pathway, association of this pathway with CRC, and TCM intervention of CRC. This review aims to provide references for future development of molecular biology regarding CRC and the research and development of new drugs.
3.Establishment and optimization of a high-performance size-exclusion chromatography method for quantifying the classical swine fever virus E2 protein.
Xiaojuan ZHANG ; Bo YANG ; Gaoyuan XU ; Mingxing REN ; Ji TANG ; Hongshuo LIU ; Zhankui LIU ; Yafei LI ; Xiangru WANG
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2025;41(7):2774-2788
This study aims to establish a high-performance size-exclusion chromatography (HPSEC) method for determining the content of the classical swine fever virus (CSFV) E2 protein and screen the optimal stabilizer to enhance the stability of this protein. The optimal detection conditions were determined by optimizing the composition of the mobile phase, and characteristic chromatographic peaks were identified by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. The specificity, repeatability, precision, linearity, limit of detection (LOD), and limit of quantitation (LOQ) of the method were assessed. The method established was used to determine the content of CSFV E2 protein antigen and vaccine. Differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF) was employed to screen the buffer system, pH, and salt ion concentrations, and sugar, amino acid, and alcohol stabilizers were further screened. The results showed that using a 200 mmol/L phosphate buffer provided the best column efficiency. An antigen-specific chromatographic peak appeared at the retention time of 18 min, which was identified as the CSFV E2 protein by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. The method exhibited high specificity for detecting the CSFV E2 protein, with no absorbance peak observed in the blank control. The relative standard deviation (RSD) of the peak area for six repeated injections of the CSFV E2 protein was 0.74%, indicating good repeatability of the method. The RSD for repeated detection of two different concentrations of CSFV E2 protein samples by different operators at different time points was less than 2%, suggesting good intermediate precision of the method. The peak area of the CSFV E2 protein was linearly related to its concentration, with the regression equation showing R2 of 1.000. The LOD and LOQ of the method were 14.88 μg/mL and 29.75 μg/mL, respectively. Application of the developed method in the detection of three batches of CSFV E2 protein antigen and three batches of vaccine demonstrated results consistent with those from the bicinchoninic acid (BCA) assay, which meant that the method could accurately determine the content of CSFV E2 protein antigen and vaccine. The DSF method identified 50 mmol/L Tris-HCl at pH 8.0 as the optimal buffer, and the addition of sugar and alcohol stabilizers further improved the stability of the CSFV E2 protein. The HPSEC method established in this study is simple, fast, and exhibits good accuracy and repeatability, enabling precise measurement of the CSFV E2 protein content. It is expected to play a crucial role in the quality control of the CSFV E2 vaccine. Furthermore, the strategy for improving the CSFV E2 protein stability, identified through DSF screening, has significant implications for enhancing the stability of the CSFV E2 vaccine.
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4.Applications and mechanisms of the therapeutic low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in the immune cell modulation
Yingxin LI ; Tianshu LIU ; Qiaofeng JIN ; Xueke LI ; Jiani QIU ; Jingrong JIANG ; Mingxing XIE ; Jing WANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(3):270-276
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound(LIPUS),with its remarkable advantages of higher safety and better penetrability,has gradually become a novel method of physical adjuvant therapy. Previous studies have verified that LIPUS can modulate the immune response of different immune cells such as macrophage,T lymphocyte,and neutrophil by reducing the level of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Therefore,it plays a crucial role on acceleration of fracture healing,expedition of wound repair,and repairation of myocardial injury. The review summarizes the regulatory effects and potential mechanisms of LIPUS on abnormal immune cell responses triggered by various diseases.
5.Optimized ROX index can predict transitioning to mechanical ventilation in acute hypoxic respiratory failure pediatric patients on HFNC:a real-world study
Yao LIU ; Shaodong ZHAO ; Mingxing FAN ; Le JING ; Hongjun MIAO
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025;34(6):782-788
Objective:To evaluate the predictive value of the ROX index and its modified versions for assessing the therapeutic efficacy of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFNC) in pediatric patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF).Methods:This retrospective study analyzed clinical data from 130 AHRF children admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Children’s Hospital between January 2020 and December 2024. Patients were categorized into two groups: HFNC success ( n=99) and HFNC failure ( n=31). Clinical parameters were compared between groups, and the predictive performance of the ROX index and its modified variants (ROP, ROXH, ROPH) at various time points was assessed. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify independent risk factors for HFNC failure. Results:The HFNC failure group exhibited significantly higher baseline PaCO 2 levels (37.2 mmHg vs. 34.1 mmHg, P<0.05) and prolonged PICU stays (21 days vs. 12 days, P<0.01) compared to the success group. During treatment, the success group demonstrated marked improvements in oxygenation parameters (S/F ratio, P/F ratio) and ROX-derived indices (ROX, ROP, ROXH, ROPH) ( P<0.01). Multivariate analysis identified FiO 2 within 12 hours post-treatment and the ROPH index as independent predictors of HFNC failure ( P<0.05). ROC curve analysis revealed that the relative change in ROPH before and after treatment had the highest predictive accuracy (AUC=0.836, optimal cutoff=0.053, sensitivity=95.3%, specificity=70%) among all evaluated indices. Conclusions:Modified ROX indices, particularly the ROPH index, serve as reliable predictors of HFNC outcomes in children with AHRF. Dynamic monitoring of these indices may enable early identification of patients at risk for treatment failure, facilitating timely clinical intervention.
6.Clinical Observation on Shengyang Juxian Acupuncture Combined with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Postpartum Diastasis Recti Abdominis
Jian ZHANG ; Qian LIN ; Tingting LIU ; Mingxing WANG ; Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Xiuling XING
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(7):1687-1692
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Shengyang Juxian Acupuncture Method(mainly with the function of elevating yang to cure prolapse syndrome)combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation(NMES)in treating postpartum diastasis recti abdominis(DRA).Methods A total of 200 patients diagnosed with postpartum DRA at Tangshan Maternal and Child Health Hospital from March 2022 to December 2022 were enrolled and randomly divided into an observation group and a control group using a number list,with 100 cases in each group.The control group received NMES therapy,while the observation group underwent additional Shengyang Juxian Acupuncture Method for 1 month.Clinical efficacy was assessed by comparing inter-recti distance(IRD),abdominal circumference,pelvic floor muscle strength(type Ⅰ and Ⅱ muscle fibers).The Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)scores for low back pain,and 36-Item Short Form Health Survey(SF-36)scores were compared before and after treatment.Results(1)After treatment,both groups showed significant improvements in IRD and abdominal circumference(P<0.05),with superior outcomes in the observation group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(2)Pelvic floor muscle strength of type Ⅰ and Ⅱ fibers markedly improved in both groups,with greater enhancement in the observation group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(3)VAS and SF-36 scores significantly improved in both groups(P<0.05),yet the observation group demonstrated more pronounced improvements,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(4)The total effective rate was 96.00%(96/100)in the observation group versus 80.00%(80/100)in the control group,with superior outcomes in the observation group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Shengyang Juxian Acupuncture Method combined with NMES effectively promotes rectus abdominis recovery,enhances pelvic floor muscle strength,alleviates low back pain,and improves quality of life in postpartum DRA patients,demonstrating significant clinical efficacy.
7.Literature research on acupoint prescriptions for acupuncture and moxibustion in the prevention of aerospace depression syndrome
Kaiyuan DENG ; Yawen TAO ; Yingdong WANG ; Yidan XU ; Qiang XI ; Jiwen QIU ; Xinju LI ; Ruonan LIANG ; Yi YU ; Hao LIU ; Peng ZHOU ; Mingxing ZHANG ; Yi GUO
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2025;36(4):305-311
Under the influence of long-term space flights and the confined space environment,it is very easy to induce space depression syndrome,mainly manifested as decreased emotional stability,sleep disorders,mental fatigue,etc.,which seriously affect the living conditions and working abilities of astronauts.The current treatment methods mainly focus on psychological support and drug intervention.Acupuncture has a good effect in treating depression.Therefore,starting from the TCM pathogenesis and modern medical pathogenesis of aerospace depression syndrome,we conducted literature retrieval from databases such as the Chinese Medical Classic,China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang,VIP,PubMed,and Web of science.For the included literature,we adopted the stratified evidence scoring method and combined the TCM mechanism and modern medical mechanism of the effect of acupuncture.A prescription for acupuncture points was constructed to provide a basis for selecting acupuncture points for the prevention of aerospace depression syndrome through acupuncture.
8.Development of DUS Test Guidelines for New Pinellia ternata
Xinyao LI ; Mingxing WANG ; Bingbing LIAO ; Changjie CHEN ; Xiufu WAN ; Lanping GUO ; Yuhuan MIAO ; Dahui LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):225-233
Pinellia ternata, belonging to the Pinellia genus within the Araceae family, is a medicinal plant due to its tubers. There are severe issues with unclear germplasm and mixed varieties in its cultivation, necessitating urgent new variety protection efforts. The distinctness, uniformity, and stability (DUS) testing of the plant variety is the basis for protecting new plant varieties, and the DUS test guidelines are the technical basis for DUS testing. To develop the DUS test guidelines for P. ternata, agronomic traits of 229 germplasm of P. ternata were observed and measured during its two growth stages over the years, and each character was graded and described. A total of 38 traits were selected as the test traits of the DUS test guideline for P. ternata. There were three plant traits, 19 leaf traits, six flower traits, two fruit traits, two tuber traits, five bulbil traits, and one ploidy trait. These traits could be divided into 22 quality characters, 12 quantitative characters, and four pseudo-quantitative characters, as well as seven groups, including plants, leaves, flowers, fruit, tubers, bulbils, and ploidy. By searching for standard traits, 10 standard varieties were ultimately determined. Preparing these guidelines will have great significance for reviewing and protecting P. ternata varieties, safeguarding breeders' rights, and promoting the development of the P. ternata industry.
9.Clinical value of CT radiomics in predicting liver cancer grade and prognosis after hepatectomy
Mingxing SUN ; Shan LIU ; Zezhou ZHANG ; Jining CHEN ; Jian LI ; Di LIU ; Zhijun WANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(5):775-779
Objective To explore the clinical application value of CT radiomics in predicting the grade of liver cancer and the prognosis after hepatectomy.Methods A retrospective selection was conducted on 385 liver cancer patients who underwent preoperative CT scans,and they were divided into training group(265 cases)and testing group(120 cases).The CT radiomics features were extracted and logistic regression was used to construct radiomics markers.A retrospective analysis was performed on 60 patients with liver cancer who underwent hepatectomy and regular follow-up.Results The area under the curve(AUC)of the radiomics signature in the train-ing group was 0.889.The AUC in the testing group was 0.941.For predicting prognosis after hepatectomy,the radiomics features with filter parameter of Filter 1.0 achieved optimal performance,with Dif.Scale1.2 being a good independent predictor of overall survival(OS).Conclusion CT radiomics has certain application value in predicting the grade of liver cancer and the prognosis after hepatectomy.
10.Effects of Zhimu (Anemarrhena asphodeloides)-Huangbai (Phellodendron amurense) Medicinal Pair on Femoral Microstructure and Osteogenic-Adipogenic Differentiation in Ovariectomized Osteoporosis Model Rats
Chuncai LI ; Mingxing YUAN ; Jiawei LI ; Jing DENG ; Chongyang SHEN ; Yuan LIU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(16):1704-1710
ObjectiveTo investigate the potential mechanisms of Zhimu (Anemarrhena asphodeloides)-Huangbai (Phellodendron amurense) medicinal pair in alleviating postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP). MethodsSixty unpregnant female SD rats were randomly divided into five groups, blank group, model group, low-dose Zhimu-Huangbai group, high-dose Zhimu-Huangbai group, and estradiol group, with 12 rats in each group. Except for the blank group, all other groups had their ovaries removed to create PMOP rat models, while the blank group only had the fat tissue around the ovaries removed. One week after the ovarian removal, the low-dose and high-dose Zhimu-Huangbai groups received concentrated solution of Zhimu and Huangbai with 1.8, 7.2 g/(kg·d) via gavage, the estradiol group received estradiol solution 0.09 mg/(kg·d) via gavage, and the blank group and the model group received 10 ml/(kg·d) of normal saline via gavage, once daily for 12 weeks. Before sampling, the body mass of the rats was recorded, and uterine tissue was taken to calculate the uterine index. The levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in serum were detected by ELISA; micro CT was used to examine the parameters of femoral microstructure, including bone volume/tissue volume (BV/TV), trabecular number (Tb.N), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), bone mineral density (BMD), trabecular separation (Tb.Sp), and cortical bone area (Ct.Ar). HE staining was used to observe pathological changes in the femur; RT-qPCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of osteogenic-adipogenic differentiation-related factors in femoral tissue, including Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2), bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ), chemerin and chemokine-like receptor 1 (CMKLR1). ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group showed a significant increase in body mass, a significant decrease in the uterine index, BV/TV, Tb.N, Tb.Th and BMD, a significant increase in Tb.Sp, and serum IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α levels, a significant reduction of mRNA expression of Runx2 and BMP-2 in bone tissue, and a significant increased mRNA expression of PPARγ, chemerin, and CMKLR1 (P<0.01). HE staining revealed that the femoral tissue showed a reduction and sparsity of trabeculae, a significant enlargement of the medullary cavity, and a large number of fat cells. Compared to the model group, the low-dose, high-dose Zhimu-Huangbai groups, and estradiol group showed significant improvements in all the above-mentioned indicators (P<0.05 or P<0.01). HE staining revealed a significant increase in trabeculae, more organized arrangement, and a marked reduction in fat cells. Compared to low-dose Zhimu-Huangbai group, the high-dose Zhimu-Huangbai group exhibited a significant increase in the uterine index and BMD, and a significant reduction in body mass and PPARγ and Chemerin mRNA expression (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to high-dose Zhimu-Huangbai group, the estradiol group showed a decrease in uterine index, BV/TV, Tb.N, Tb.Th, BMD, and BMP-2 mRNA expression, while the levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6, as well as Tb.Sp and the mRNA expressions of PPARγ, chemerin, and CMKLR1 increased (P<0.05 or P<0.01). ConclusionThe Zhimu-Huangbai medicinal pair can alleviate PMOP bone loss, and its mechanism of action is related to reducing the levels of inflammatory factors, correcting the disorder of osteogenic-adipogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), and promoting the differentiation of BMSCs into osteoblasts.

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