1.Effects of Bushen Huoxue Formulation (补肾活血方) on Synaptic Vesicle-Associated Proteins in Neurons and the Intestinal Barrier in Parkinson's Disease Model Rats
Naxin WEI ; Yingfan CHEN ; Xiaorong QI ; Qian ZHANG ; Xiaohan GENG ; Yuzhi ZHANG ; Min LI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(15):1640-1649
ObjectiveTo investigate the potential mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of Bushen Huoxue Formulation (补肾活血方, BSHXF) in Parkinson's disease (PD) from the perspectives of synaptic vesicle cycling and intestinal barrier function. MethodsForty-eight male SD rats were randomly divided into four groups, control group, model group, Madopar group, and BSHXF group, with 12 rats in each group. Except for the control group, rats were administered rotenone by gavage once daily for 4 consecutive weeks to establish a PD rat model. After successful modeling, rats in the BSHXF group received concentrated BSHXF solution by gavage at a dose of 13.5 g/(kg·d), while rats in the Madopar group received Madopar tablet suspension at 2 g/(kg·d). Rats in the control group and the model group were administered distilled water by gavage at 10 ml/(kg·d). All groups received continuous gavage treatment for 2 weeks. Motor function was evaluated using the open field test (total distance traveled, average speed, and total distance traveled in the central zone), rotarod test (latency to fall), and balance beam test (traversal time). Histopathological changes in colon tissues were observed by HE staining. Western Blotting was used to detect the protein levels of α-synuclein (α-syn), phosphorylated serine 129 α-synuclein (pSer129-α-syn), vesicle-associated membrane protein 2 (VAMP2), and synaptophysin (SYP) in the substantia nigra and colon tissues. The mRNA expression levels of α-syn, VAMP2, and SYP were detected by RT-PCR, and α-syn expression was examined by immunohistochemistry. Immunofluorescence staining was performed to assess the levels of tight junction protein 1 (ZO-1) and occludin in colon tissues, as well as tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) levels in substantia nigra tissues. ResultsCompared with the control group, rats in the model group showed reduced total distance traveled, average speed, and central-zone distance in the open field test, decreased latency to fall in the rotarod test, and prolonged traversal time in the balance beam test. The protein levels of pSer129-α-syn and α-syn, as well as α-syn mRNA expression were increased in the substantia nigra and colon tissues, whereas the protein and mRNA expression levels of VAMP2 and SYP were decreased. The relative integrated optical density of α-syn in the substantia nigra and colon tissues was increased, while the relative fluorescence intensities of ZO-1 and occludin in colon tissues and TH in the substantia nigra were decreased (P<0.05). HE staining showed focal necrosis in the mucosal layer of colon tissues, disappearance of some intestinal glands, extensive inflammatory cell infiltration, and proliferation of fibrous connective tissue in the submucosa. Compared with the model group, both the Madopar group and BSHXF group showed varying degrees of improvement in the above indicators (P<0.05). Pathological damage in colon tissues was also alleviated, with only mild fibrous tissue proliferation and limited diffuse inflammatory cell infiltration observed in the mucosal layer. Compared with the Madopar group, rats in the BSHXF group exhibited increased average speed, central-zone distance, and latency to fall in the rotarod test. The levels of pSer129-α-syn and α-syn proteins in the substantia nigra were decreased, while VAMP2 protein expression was increased. In colon tissues, SYP protein levels and mRNA expression were elevated. The relative fluorescence intensity of ZO-1 in colon tissues and TH in substantia nigra tissues was also increased (P<0.05). ConclusionBSHXF may improve motor dysfunction in PD by regulating synaptic vesicle cycling, restoring intestinal barrier integrity, and improving neuronal synaptic function through modulation of synaptic vesicle-associated protein expression in the substantia nigra and colon tissues.
2.Effects of Bushen Huoxue Formulation (补肾活血方) on Synaptic Vesicle-Associated Proteins in Neurons and the Intestinal Barrier in Parkinson's Disease Model Rats
Naxin WEI ; Yingfan CHEN ; Xiaorong QI ; Qian ZHANG ; Xiaohan GENG ; Yuzhi ZHANG ; Min LI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(15):1640-1649
ObjectiveTo investigate the potential mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of Bushen Huoxue Formulation (补肾活血方, BSHXF) in Parkinson's disease (PD) from the perspectives of synaptic vesicle cycling and intestinal barrier function. MethodsForty-eight male SD rats were randomly divided into four groups, control group, model group, Madopar group, and BSHXF group, with 12 rats in each group. Except for the control group, rats were administered rotenone by gavage once daily for 4 consecutive weeks to establish a PD rat model. After successful modeling, rats in the BSHXF group received concentrated BSHXF solution by gavage at a dose of 13.5 g/(kg·d), while rats in the Madopar group received Madopar tablet suspension at 2 g/(kg·d). Rats in the control group and the model group were administered distilled water by gavage at 10 ml/(kg·d). All groups received continuous gavage treatment for 2 weeks. Motor function was evaluated using the open field test (total distance traveled, average speed, and total distance traveled in the central zone), rotarod test (latency to fall), and balance beam test (traversal time). Histopathological changes in colon tissues were observed by HE staining. Western Blotting was used to detect the protein levels of α-synuclein (α-syn), phosphorylated serine 129 α-synuclein (pSer129-α-syn), vesicle-associated membrane protein 2 (VAMP2), and synaptophysin (SYP) in the substantia nigra and colon tissues. The mRNA expression levels of α-syn, VAMP2, and SYP were detected by RT-PCR, and α-syn expression was examined by immunohistochemistry. Immunofluorescence staining was performed to assess the levels of tight junction protein 1 (ZO-1) and occludin in colon tissues, as well as tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) levels in substantia nigra tissues. ResultsCompared with the control group, rats in the model group showed reduced total distance traveled, average speed, and central-zone distance in the open field test, decreased latency to fall in the rotarod test, and prolonged traversal time in the balance beam test. The protein levels of pSer129-α-syn and α-syn, as well as α-syn mRNA expression were increased in the substantia nigra and colon tissues, whereas the protein and mRNA expression levels of VAMP2 and SYP were decreased. The relative integrated optical density of α-syn in the substantia nigra and colon tissues was increased, while the relative fluorescence intensities of ZO-1 and occludin in colon tissues and TH in the substantia nigra were decreased (P<0.05). HE staining showed focal necrosis in the mucosal layer of colon tissues, disappearance of some intestinal glands, extensive inflammatory cell infiltration, and proliferation of fibrous connective tissue in the submucosa. Compared with the model group, both the Madopar group and BSHXF group showed varying degrees of improvement in the above indicators (P<0.05). Pathological damage in colon tissues was also alleviated, with only mild fibrous tissue proliferation and limited diffuse inflammatory cell infiltration observed in the mucosal layer. Compared with the Madopar group, rats in the BSHXF group exhibited increased average speed, central-zone distance, and latency to fall in the rotarod test. The levels of pSer129-α-syn and α-syn proteins in the substantia nigra were decreased, while VAMP2 protein expression was increased. In colon tissues, SYP protein levels and mRNA expression were elevated. The relative fluorescence intensity of ZO-1 in colon tissues and TH in substantia nigra tissues was also increased (P<0.05). ConclusionBSHXF may improve motor dysfunction in PD by regulating synaptic vesicle cycling, restoring intestinal barrier integrity, and improving neuronal synaptic function through modulation of synaptic vesicle-associated protein expression in the substantia nigra and colon tissues.
3.Preliminary study of lateral tibia periosteum distraction for the treatment of chronic ischemic diseases of lower limbs
Naxin ZENG ; Zheng CAO ; Yi YOU ; Meng GAN ; Xinyu PENG ; Wei XU ; Wengao WU ; Jinjun XU ; Yinkui TANG ; Dong WANG ; Bin WANG ; Yan LI ; Yonghong ZHANG ; Sihe QIN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2021;41(22):1607-1613
Objective:To investigate the effect of lateral tibial periosteum distraction on diabetic foot and vasculitis foot.Methods:A retrospective analysis of 13 patients (16 feet) who received lateral tibial periosteal distraction between June 2019 and May 2020 were included in the study. 9 males and 4 females; aged 39-77 years (average 66 years); left foot 7 cases, right foot 9 cases. 5 cases were patients with diabetic foot, 1 case was diabetic foot with arteriosclerosis obliterans, 2 cases were thromboembolic vasculitis, and 5 cases were arteriosclerosis obliterans. The tibial periosteum was dissected and a distraction device was placed. In the 3 patients with foot ulcers, tibial periosteum distraction devices were placed on the severer side. The periosteal distraction began on the third day after surgery, about 0.75 mm/d, the adjustment was done usually in two weeks. Two weeks later, the stretch plate was removed surgically. The followings were evaluated: visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score, foot peripheral oxygen saturation, foot capillary filling test, lower extremity arterial CT angiography (CTA), etc.Results:All 13 patients were followed up for 2-12 weeks, with an average of 3.85 weeks. VAS pain score: the average pain score of 13 patients with preoperative foot pain was 5.31±1.84 (range, 2-9) points, and 2 weeks after surgery, the average value was 2.46±1.39 (range, 1-6) points with statistical significance ( t=6.124, P<0.001) ; peripheral foot oxygen saturation: the average preoperative blood oxygen saturation of 12 patients was 87.83%±14.83% (range, 50%-98%), 1 patient was not detected before surgery, and 2 weeks after operation, the average blood oxygen saturation was 92.33%±7.91% (range, 75%-99%). There was no significant difference between them ( t=1.124, P=0.285). The foot skin temperature of 10 patients was 35.68±0.85 ℃ (range, 34.00-36.60 ℃) before surgery and 36.23±0.46 ℃ (range, 35.50-36.90 ℃) after surgery, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=3.197, P=0.008) . Capillary filling test: 2 weeks after operation, the capillary filling response was significantly improved. All 13 patients had improved CTA of both lower extremity arteries before operation, and 11 patients had CTA taken back after two weeks of operation. Compared with preoperative CTA, new vascular network was found in the operation limb. In addition to 1 patient with thromboangiitis obliterans (mainly suffering from foot pain, no wound symptoms), 2 of 12 patients with heart failure, renal failure and other basic diseases did not heal, and the wounds of the other 10 patients had improved significantly 1 month later. Conclusion:Lateral tibia periosteum distraction can be used to treat chronic ischemic diseases of lower extremities with satisfactory postoperative results.
4.Surgical site infection after abdominal surgery in China: a multicenter cross-sectional study
Xufei ZHANG ; Jun CHEN ; Peige WANG ; Suming LUO ; Naxin LIU ; Xuemin LI ; Xianli HE ; Yi WANG ; Xiaogang BI ; Ping ZHANG ; Yong WANG ; Zhongchuan LV ; Bo ZHOU ; Wei MAI ; Hua WU ; Yang HU ; Daorong WANG ; Fuwen LUO ; Ligang XIA ; Jiajun LAI ; Dongming ZHANG ; Qian WANG ; Gang HAN ; Xiuwen WU ; Jian'an REN
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2020;23(11):1036-1042
Objective:Surgical site infection (SSI) can markedly prolong postoperative hospital stay, aggravate the burden on patients and society, even endanger the life of patients. This study aims to investigate the national incidence of SSI following abdominal surgery and to analyze the related risk factors in order to provide reference for the control and prevention of SSI following abdominal surgery.Methods:A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted. Clinical data of all the adult patients undergoing abdominal surgery in 68 hospitals across the country from June 1 to 30, 2020 were collected, including demographic characteristics, clinical parameters during the perioperative period, and the results of microbial culture of infected incisions. The primary outcome was the incidence of SSI within postoperative 30 days, and the secondary outcomes were ICU stay, postoperative hospital stay, cost of hospitalization and the mortality within postoperative 30-day. Multivariable logistic regression was used to analyze risk factors of SSI after abdominal surgery.Results:A total of 5560 patients undergoing abdominal surgery were included, and 163 cases (2.9%) developed SSI after surgery, including 98 cases (60.1%) with organ/space infections, 19 cases (11.7%) with deep incisional infections, and 46 cases (28.2%) with superficial incisional infections. The results from microbial culture showed that Escherichia coli was the main pathogen of SSI. Multivariate analysis revealed hypertension (OR=1.792, 95% CI: 1.194-2.687, P=0.005), small intestine as surgical site (OR=6.911, 95% CI: 1.846-25.878, P=0.004), surgical duration (OR=1.002, 95% CI: 1.001-1.003, P<0.001), and surgical incision grade (contaminated incision: OR=3.212, 95% CI: 1.495-6.903, P=0.003; Infection incision: OR=11.562, 95%CI: 3.777-35.391, P<0.001) were risk factors for SSI, while laparoscopic or robotic surgery (OR=0.564, 95%CI: 0.376-0.846, P=0.006) and increased preoperative albumin level (OR=0.920, 95%CI: 0.888-0.952, P<0.001) were protective factors for SSI. In addition, as compared to non-SSI patients, the SSI patients had significantly higher rate of ICU stay [26.4% (43/163) vs. 9.5% (514/5397), χ 2=54.999, P<0.001] and mortality within postoperative 30-day [1.84% (3/163) vs.0.01% (5/5397), χ 2=33.642, P<0.001], longer ICU stay (median: 0 vs. 0, U=518 414, P<0.001), postoperative hospital stay (median: 17 days vs. 7 days, U=656 386, P<0.001), and total duration of hospitalization (median: 25 days vs. 12 days, U=648 129, P<0.001), and higher hospitalization costs (median: 71 000 yuan vs. 39 000 yuan, U=557 966, P<0.001). Conclusions:The incidence of SSI after abdominal surgery is 2.9%. In order to reduce the incidence of postoperative SSI, hypoproteinemia should be corrected before surgery, laparoscopic or robotic surgery should be selected when feasible, and the operating time should be minimized. More attentions should be paid and nursing should be strengthened for those patients with hypertension, small bowel surgery and seriously contaminated incision during the perioperative period.
5.Investigation and analysis on anxiety and depression of 183 medical staffs during the epidemic period of the COVID-19
Qi LI ; Jin WEI ; Qi WU ; Naxin ZHANG ; Tieniu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2020;38(12):908-911
Objective:To evaluate the degree of anxiety and depression of medical staff during the epidemic period of the COVID-19, and to provide theoretical basis for the pertinence psychological intervention timely.Methods:The investigation about the psychological status of 183 medical staffs on duty during the epidemic period was conducted using Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) from 18th to 20th February, 2020, who came from Tianjin and other provinces. The respondents were divided into first-line and non-first-line groups according to their jobs, and local and non-local groups according to their work places, respectively. The data was collected by "Star Questionnaires" using the mobile terminal, and the statistical analysis was carried out to compare whether there were differences in depression and anxiety among medical staff of different groups.Results:The total SAS score (48.96±9.21) and SDS score (56.69±7.57) of all medical staff were higher than those of the national norm SAS (33.80±5.90) and SDS (41.88±10.57) from 1158 individuals ( P<0.01) . Among 183 medical staff, the anxiety was found in 87 individuals and the rate of anxiety was 47.5%. The depression was found in 134 individuals and its rate was 73.2%. The anxiety combined with depression was found in 69 individuals and its rate was 37.7%. The scores of SAS and SDS of first-line group were (49.40±9.77) and (55.76±6.86) , respectively. And those of non-first-line group were (48.69±8.87) and (57.29±7.96) . They were higher than those of the national norm, and the differences were both statistically significant ( P<0.01) , but there was no difference between the first-line group and non-first-line group. The scores of SAS and SDS of local group were (48.23±9.04) and (56.76±7.05) , while those of non-local group were (50.63±9.45) and (56.54±8.71) , respectively. The differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01) , compared with the national norm respectively. But there was no difference between the local group and non-local group. No matter which classification criteria were used, there was no statistically significant difference in the severity distribution of anxiety and depression among different groups ( P>0.05) . Conclusion:The anxiety and depression exist obviously among the medical staff during the epidemic period of the COVID-19, and the psychological intervention should be taken out in time.
6.Investigation and analysis on anxiety and depression of 183 medical staffs during the epidemic period of the COVID-19
Qi LI ; Jin WEI ; Qi WU ; Naxin ZHANG ; Tieniu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2020;38(12):908-911
Objective:To evaluate the degree of anxiety and depression of medical staff during the epidemic period of the COVID-19, and to provide theoretical basis for the pertinence psychological intervention timely.Methods:The investigation about the psychological status of 183 medical staffs on duty during the epidemic period was conducted using Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) from 18th to 20th February, 2020, who came from Tianjin and other provinces. The respondents were divided into first-line and non-first-line groups according to their jobs, and local and non-local groups according to their work places, respectively. The data was collected by "Star Questionnaires" using the mobile terminal, and the statistical analysis was carried out to compare whether there were differences in depression and anxiety among medical staff of different groups.Results:The total SAS score (48.96±9.21) and SDS score (56.69±7.57) of all medical staff were higher than those of the national norm SAS (33.80±5.90) and SDS (41.88±10.57) from 1158 individuals ( P<0.01) . Among 183 medical staff, the anxiety was found in 87 individuals and the rate of anxiety was 47.5%. The depression was found in 134 individuals and its rate was 73.2%. The anxiety combined with depression was found in 69 individuals and its rate was 37.7%. The scores of SAS and SDS of first-line group were (49.40±9.77) and (55.76±6.86) , respectively. And those of non-first-line group were (48.69±8.87) and (57.29±7.96) . They were higher than those of the national norm, and the differences were both statistically significant ( P<0.01) , but there was no difference between the first-line group and non-first-line group. The scores of SAS and SDS of local group were (48.23±9.04) and (56.76±7.05) , while those of non-local group were (50.63±9.45) and (56.54±8.71) , respectively. The differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01) , compared with the national norm respectively. But there was no difference between the local group and non-local group. No matter which classification criteria were used, there was no statistically significant difference in the severity distribution of anxiety and depression among different groups ( P>0.05) . Conclusion:The anxiety and depression exist obviously among the medical staff during the epidemic period of the COVID-19, and the psychological intervention should be taken out in time.
7.Surgical site infection after abdominal surgery in China: a multicenter cross-sectional study
Xufei ZHANG ; Jun CHEN ; Peige WANG ; Suming LUO ; Naxin LIU ; Xuemin LI ; Xianli HE ; Yi WANG ; Xiaogang BI ; Ping ZHANG ; Yong WANG ; Zhongchuan LV ; Bo ZHOU ; Wei MAI ; Hua WU ; Yang HU ; Daorong WANG ; Fuwen LUO ; Ligang XIA ; Jiajun LAI ; Dongming ZHANG ; Qian WANG ; Gang HAN ; Xiuwen WU ; Jian'an REN
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2020;23(11):1036-1042
Objective:Surgical site infection (SSI) can markedly prolong postoperative hospital stay, aggravate the burden on patients and society, even endanger the life of patients. This study aims to investigate the national incidence of SSI following abdominal surgery and to analyze the related risk factors in order to provide reference for the control and prevention of SSI following abdominal surgery.Methods:A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted. Clinical data of all the adult patients undergoing abdominal surgery in 68 hospitals across the country from June 1 to 30, 2020 were collected, including demographic characteristics, clinical parameters during the perioperative period, and the results of microbial culture of infected incisions. The primary outcome was the incidence of SSI within postoperative 30 days, and the secondary outcomes were ICU stay, postoperative hospital stay, cost of hospitalization and the mortality within postoperative 30-day. Multivariable logistic regression was used to analyze risk factors of SSI after abdominal surgery.Results:A total of 5560 patients undergoing abdominal surgery were included, and 163 cases (2.9%) developed SSI after surgery, including 98 cases (60.1%) with organ/space infections, 19 cases (11.7%) with deep incisional infections, and 46 cases (28.2%) with superficial incisional infections. The results from microbial culture showed that Escherichia coli was the main pathogen of SSI. Multivariate analysis revealed hypertension (OR=1.792, 95% CI: 1.194-2.687, P=0.005), small intestine as surgical site (OR=6.911, 95% CI: 1.846-25.878, P=0.004), surgical duration (OR=1.002, 95% CI: 1.001-1.003, P<0.001), and surgical incision grade (contaminated incision: OR=3.212, 95% CI: 1.495-6.903, P=0.003; Infection incision: OR=11.562, 95%CI: 3.777-35.391, P<0.001) were risk factors for SSI, while laparoscopic or robotic surgery (OR=0.564, 95%CI: 0.376-0.846, P=0.006) and increased preoperative albumin level (OR=0.920, 95%CI: 0.888-0.952, P<0.001) were protective factors for SSI. In addition, as compared to non-SSI patients, the SSI patients had significantly higher rate of ICU stay [26.4% (43/163) vs. 9.5% (514/5397), χ 2=54.999, P<0.001] and mortality within postoperative 30-day [1.84% (3/163) vs.0.01% (5/5397), χ 2=33.642, P<0.001], longer ICU stay (median: 0 vs. 0, U=518 414, P<0.001), postoperative hospital stay (median: 17 days vs. 7 days, U=656 386, P<0.001), and total duration of hospitalization (median: 25 days vs. 12 days, U=648 129, P<0.001), and higher hospitalization costs (median: 71 000 yuan vs. 39 000 yuan, U=557 966, P<0.001). Conclusions:The incidence of SSI after abdominal surgery is 2.9%. In order to reduce the incidence of postoperative SSI, hypoproteinemia should be corrected before surgery, laparoscopic or robotic surgery should be selected when feasible, and the operating time should be minimized. More attentions should be paid and nursing should be strengthened for those patients with hypertension, small bowel surgery and seriously contaminated incision during the perioperative period.
8.Effect of ozone combined with arthroscopy on expression of IL1R I,CXCL13 and IL24 gene in synovium of osteoarthritis of knee joint
Naxin FU ; Chao MA ; Jin SUN ; Hui HUANG ; Wei ZHAO ; Zhenzhen MENG ; Li TIAN ; Zhaoqi LIU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(18):3055-3059
Objective To observe the effect of medical ozone on the expression of IL1R,CXCL-13 and IL24 gene in synovial membrane of osteoarthritis of knee joint. Methods Sixty-five cases of knee osteoarthritis including 11 lost-cases were selected ,and randomly divided into combination group and arthroscopy group with 27 cases in each group. After arthroscopic surgery ,combination group performed intra-articular injection of 40μg/mL concentration of medical ozone 40 mL/week for 2 weeks but arthroscopic surgery group had no ozone injection. Differences of the expression of IL1R I,CXCL13 and IL24 gene and protein in synovium were compared before and after the treatment in two groups by RT-PCR and Western blot. Results Expression of IL1R I gene and protein in synovium of combination group was significantly lower than that of arthroscopy group and it showed statistical significance(P<0.01). Expression of CXCL13 gene and IL24 gene and protein in synovium of combination group was higher than those of arthroscopy group and it had statistical significance (P < 0.05). Conclusions Medical ozone can reduce the symptoms of arthritis and slow synovitis progress through influencing the expression of IL1R, CXCL-13 and IL24 gene. The effect of ozone combined with arthroscopic is better than that of simple arthroscopic debridement,but cannot stop and reverse the progression of the disease completely.

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