1.Oral Chinese Patent Medicines for Endometriosis: A Scoping Analysis of Clinical Evidence
Xiaojun BU ; Zhiran LI ; Shan HUANG ; Ruihua ZHAO ; Xing LIAO ; Weiwei SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(21):186-197
ObjectiveTo systematically retrieve, analyze, and summarize the basic information and clinical research evidence of Chinese patent medicines (CPMs) for endometriosis via a scoping review method. MethodsCPMs indicated for EM were identified from three major drug lists, CNKI, clinical guidelines, and textbooks. Relevant clinical studies were retrieved from eight Chinese and English databases from inception to April 1, 2025. Key data from included studies were extracted to analyze characteristics of CPMs and their clinical evidence. ResultsA total of 18 CPMs were included, among which those with blood-activating and stasis-resolving effects accounted for the highest proportion. Constituent herbs predominantly exhibited sweet, bitter, and pungent flavors, with tropism to the liver and spleen meridians. Daily treatment costs varied substantially across CPMs. The 438 included studies involved 13 CPMs, among which Guizhi Fuling capsules/pills, Sanjie Zhentong capsules, and Dan'e Fukang soft extract/granules were the most extensively studied. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were the predominant study design. The most common comparison was between CPMs combined with Western medicine and Western medicine alone. The largest number of studies reported a sample size of 51-100 cases. The high-frequency outcome indicators covered 10 domains, including clinical response rate, adverse reactions, female hormone levels, serum CA125 levels, and recurrence status. ConclusionMultiple oral CPMs demonstrate efficacy in EM management, yet inadequate safety profiles persist in drug labeling. The annual number of clinical studies on oral CPMs for endometriosis showed an overall increasing trend. However, clinical research has shortcomings including uneven distribution of CPMs, small sample sizes, and suboptimal methodological rigor. Future efforts should focus on updating drug indications and safety information in package inserts, conducting high-quality clinical research, and generating more robust evidence to support the clinical use of oral CPMs for EM.
2.Oral Chinese Patent Medicines for Endometriosis: A Scoping Analysis of Clinical Evidence
Xiaojun BU ; Zhiran LI ; Shan HUANG ; Ruihua ZHAO ; Xing LIAO ; Weiwei SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(21):186-197
ObjectiveTo systematically retrieve, analyze, and summarize the basic information and clinical research evidence of Chinese patent medicines (CPMs) for endometriosis via a scoping review method. MethodsCPMs indicated for EM were identified from three major drug lists, CNKI, clinical guidelines, and textbooks. Relevant clinical studies were retrieved from eight Chinese and English databases from inception to April 1, 2025. Key data from included studies were extracted to analyze characteristics of CPMs and their clinical evidence. ResultsA total of 18 CPMs were included, among which those with blood-activating and stasis-resolving effects accounted for the highest proportion. Constituent herbs predominantly exhibited sweet, bitter, and pungent flavors, with tropism to the liver and spleen meridians. Daily treatment costs varied substantially across CPMs. The 438 included studies involved 13 CPMs, among which Guizhi Fuling capsules/pills, Sanjie Zhentong capsules, and Dan'e Fukang soft extract/granules were the most extensively studied. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were the predominant study design. The most common comparison was between CPMs combined with Western medicine and Western medicine alone. The largest number of studies reported a sample size of 51-100 cases. The high-frequency outcome indicators covered 10 domains, including clinical response rate, adverse reactions, female hormone levels, serum CA125 levels, and recurrence status. ConclusionMultiple oral CPMs demonstrate efficacy in EM management, yet inadequate safety profiles persist in drug labeling. The annual number of clinical studies on oral CPMs for endometriosis showed an overall increasing trend. However, clinical research has shortcomings including uneven distribution of CPMs, small sample sizes, and suboptimal methodological rigor. Future efforts should focus on updating drug indications and safety information in package inserts, conducting high-quality clinical research, and generating more robust evidence to support the clinical use of oral CPMs for EM.
3.Collection and Determination of Guideline Issues of Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Adenomyosis Based on Delphi Method
Zhiran LI ; Xiaojun BU ; Weiwei SUN ; Xing LIAO ; Ruoxi ZHAO ; Ruihua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(3):150-156
Objective To determine the basic and clinical issues to be included in the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Adenomyosis based on the Delphi method.Methods Based on literature review,preliminary general research,and expert interviews,this study drafted a survey questionnaire for guideline questions.After selecting the expert group,two rounds of Delphi method were conducted to determine the basic and clinical issues included in the guidelines.The questionnaire results were statistically analyzed to evaluate the quality control of Delphi method.Results A total of 15 experts were selected to participate in two rounds of Delphi questionnaire surveys.Finally,39 basic and clinical questions were included,which were condensed into 8 guideline questions.The expert positivity coefficient was 100%,the average coefficient of variation of the two rounds of coordination was 0.23 and 0.30,respectively,and the expert authority coefficient was 0.903.The quality control of the two rounds of Delphi method was good.Conclusion Based on the Delphi method,the basic and clinical issues of the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Adenomyosis are determined,laying the foundation for the subsequent development of the guidelines.
4.Wenshen Tongdu Recipe Promotes the Recovery of Rats with Spinal Cord Injury by Activating Autophagy through the Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway and Regulating Microglial Polarization
Haoheng ZHANG ; Sixian CHEN ; Yang GUO ; Ruihua ZHAO ; Muzhe LI ; Xiaoxian SUN ; Yong MA ; Yunfei YU ; Mao WU
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(7):904-913
OBJECTIVE To study the mechanism of Wenshen Tongdu Recipe in promoting the recovery of motor function in rats with spinal cord injury.METHODS A total of 144 SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group,model group,predni-sone group,low-dose Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group,medium-dose Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group,high-dose Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group,3BDO group,and 3BDO+Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group(medium dose).The rat spinal cord injury model was estab-lished by modified Allen's method.Intervention began 1 day after modeling,and the drug was administered continuously for 14 days.During the drug administration period,the motor function of the rats in each group was evaluated by Basso-Beattie-Bresnahan(BBB)score and inclined plane test.On the 3rd,7th and 14th days after modeling,the pathological changes of the spinal cord tissues of the rats in each group were observed by HE staining;the expression levels of inflammatory factors IL-1β,IL-6,IL-4 and IL-10 in the serum of the rats in each group were detected by ELISA;the expression of Beclin 1,LC3B and p62 proteins was detected by immu-nohistochemistry;the expression of CD16 and CD206 proteins was detected by immunofluorescence staining;the expression of autoph-agy-related molecules(Beclin 1,LC3B)and Akt/mTOR pathway-related proteins in the spinal cord tissues was detected by Western blot.RESULTS Compared with the model group,the BBB score and angle of the inclined board test of rats in the medium-dose Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group were increased,and the disordered arrangement of spinal cord tissue,spinal cord vacuoles and inflam-matory infiltration were significantly improved,especially on the 14th day.Compared with the sham operation group,the expression levels of serum IL-1β and IL-6 in the model group increased(P<0.01),and the expression levels of IL-4 and IL-10 decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01);compared with the model group,the levels of IL-1β and IL-6 in the Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group were signifi-cantly decreased(P<0.01),and the levels of IL-4 and IL-10 were significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01);compared with the Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group,the serum IL-1β and IL-6 concentrations of mice in the 3BDO group increased(P<0.01),and the level of IL-10 decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the sham operation group,the M1/M2 ratio,P62 protein expression,p-Akt/Akt and p-mTOR/mTOR ratios in the spinal cord tissue of the rats in the model group were significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),and the relative protein expression of Beclin1 was decreased(P<0.01);compared with the model group,the M1/M2 ratio,p-Akt/Akt and p-p70S6K/p70S6K ratios in the Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group were significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the Beclin1 protein level in the 3BDO group was decreased,and the p-Akt/Akt and p-mTOR/mTOR ratios were increased(P<0.05,P<0.01).Compared with the Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group,the M1/M2 ratio in the 3BDO group and the 3BDO+Wen-shen Tongdu Recipe group increased(P<0.01),the positive rates of Beclin1 and LC3B proteins in the 3BDO group decreased signifi-cantly(P<0.01),and the p-p70S6K/p70S6K ratio in the 3BDO+Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group increased significantly(P<0.01).CONCLUSION Wenshen Tongdu Recipe may regulate microglial polarization through Akt/mTOR signaling pathway to acti-vate autophagy,promote the secretion of anti-inflammatory factors,reduce the release of pro-inflammatory factors,alleviate neuroin-flammatory response,and thus promote spinal cord injury repair.
5.Collection and Identification of Questions in Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in Endometriosis Based on the Delphi Method
Ruoxi ZHAO ; Guotao HU ; Weiwei SUN ; Zhiran LI ; Xing LIAO ; Ruihua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(6):153-159
Objective To identify the basic and clinical questions of the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in Endometriosis based on the Delphi method.Methods Based on the preliminary literature review,preliminary pan-research and expert interviews,the questions of the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseasesin in Endometriosis were drafted.Totally 15 experts were selected for two rounds of Delphi method expert correspondence and the results were statistically analyzed to finalize the questions for inclusion in the guidelines.Results A total of 65 entries were finally identified for inclusion in the guideline questions and condensed into 8 guideline questions.The quality control of the two rounds of Delphi method was good.The positive coefficient of experts in both rounds was 100%.The coefficient of authority of experts was>0.70.In the degree of Delphi coordination,the mean coefficients of variation were 0.23 and 0.26,and the coefficients of Kendall's concordance were 0.510 and 0.309,respectively(P<0.05).Conclusion This study uses two rounds of Delphi method to determine the issues included in the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in in Endometriosis,laying a solid foundation for the subsequent development of the guidelines.
6.Wenshen Tongdu Recipe Promotes the Recovery of Rats with Spinal Cord Injury by Activating Autophagy through the Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway and Regulating Microglial Polarization
Haoheng ZHANG ; Sixian CHEN ; Yang GUO ; Ruihua ZHAO ; Muzhe LI ; Xiaoxian SUN ; Yong MA ; Yunfei YU ; Mao WU
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(7):904-913
OBJECTIVE To study the mechanism of Wenshen Tongdu Recipe in promoting the recovery of motor function in rats with spinal cord injury.METHODS A total of 144 SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group,model group,predni-sone group,low-dose Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group,medium-dose Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group,high-dose Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group,3BDO group,and 3BDO+Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group(medium dose).The rat spinal cord injury model was estab-lished by modified Allen's method.Intervention began 1 day after modeling,and the drug was administered continuously for 14 days.During the drug administration period,the motor function of the rats in each group was evaluated by Basso-Beattie-Bresnahan(BBB)score and inclined plane test.On the 3rd,7th and 14th days after modeling,the pathological changes of the spinal cord tissues of the rats in each group were observed by HE staining;the expression levels of inflammatory factors IL-1β,IL-6,IL-4 and IL-10 in the serum of the rats in each group were detected by ELISA;the expression of Beclin 1,LC3B and p62 proteins was detected by immu-nohistochemistry;the expression of CD16 and CD206 proteins was detected by immunofluorescence staining;the expression of autoph-agy-related molecules(Beclin 1,LC3B)and Akt/mTOR pathway-related proteins in the spinal cord tissues was detected by Western blot.RESULTS Compared with the model group,the BBB score and angle of the inclined board test of rats in the medium-dose Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group were increased,and the disordered arrangement of spinal cord tissue,spinal cord vacuoles and inflam-matory infiltration were significantly improved,especially on the 14th day.Compared with the sham operation group,the expression levels of serum IL-1β and IL-6 in the model group increased(P<0.01),and the expression levels of IL-4 and IL-10 decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01);compared with the model group,the levels of IL-1β and IL-6 in the Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group were signifi-cantly decreased(P<0.01),and the levels of IL-4 and IL-10 were significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01);compared with the Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group,the serum IL-1β and IL-6 concentrations of mice in the 3BDO group increased(P<0.01),and the level of IL-10 decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the sham operation group,the M1/M2 ratio,P62 protein expression,p-Akt/Akt and p-mTOR/mTOR ratios in the spinal cord tissue of the rats in the model group were significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),and the relative protein expression of Beclin1 was decreased(P<0.01);compared with the model group,the M1/M2 ratio,p-Akt/Akt and p-p70S6K/p70S6K ratios in the Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group were significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the Beclin1 protein level in the 3BDO group was decreased,and the p-Akt/Akt and p-mTOR/mTOR ratios were increased(P<0.05,P<0.01).Compared with the Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group,the M1/M2 ratio in the 3BDO group and the 3BDO+Wen-shen Tongdu Recipe group increased(P<0.01),the positive rates of Beclin1 and LC3B proteins in the 3BDO group decreased signifi-cantly(P<0.01),and the p-p70S6K/p70S6K ratio in the 3BDO+Wenshen Tongdu Recipe group increased significantly(P<0.01).CONCLUSION Wenshen Tongdu Recipe may regulate microglial polarization through Akt/mTOR signaling pathway to acti-vate autophagy,promote the secretion of anti-inflammatory factors,reduce the release of pro-inflammatory factors,alleviate neuroin-flammatory response,and thus promote spinal cord injury repair.
7.Collection and Determination of Guideline Issues of Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Adenomyosis Based on Delphi Method
Zhiran LI ; Xiaojun BU ; Weiwei SUN ; Xing LIAO ; Ruoxi ZHAO ; Ruihua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(3):150-156
Objective To determine the basic and clinical issues to be included in the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Adenomyosis based on the Delphi method.Methods Based on literature review,preliminary general research,and expert interviews,this study drafted a survey questionnaire for guideline questions.After selecting the expert group,two rounds of Delphi method were conducted to determine the basic and clinical issues included in the guidelines.The questionnaire results were statistically analyzed to evaluate the quality control of Delphi method.Results A total of 15 experts were selected to participate in two rounds of Delphi questionnaire surveys.Finally,39 basic and clinical questions were included,which were condensed into 8 guideline questions.The expert positivity coefficient was 100%,the average coefficient of variation of the two rounds of coordination was 0.23 and 0.30,respectively,and the expert authority coefficient was 0.903.The quality control of the two rounds of Delphi method was good.Conclusion Based on the Delphi method,the basic and clinical issues of the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Adenomyosis are determined,laying the foundation for the subsequent development of the guidelines.
8.Collection and Identification of Questions in Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in Endometriosis Based on the Delphi Method
Ruoxi ZHAO ; Guotao HU ; Weiwei SUN ; Zhiran LI ; Xing LIAO ; Ruihua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(6):153-159
Objective To identify the basic and clinical questions of the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in Endometriosis based on the Delphi method.Methods Based on the preliminary literature review,preliminary pan-research and expert interviews,the questions of the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseasesin in Endometriosis were drafted.Totally 15 experts were selected for two rounds of Delphi method expert correspondence and the results were statistically analyzed to finalize the questions for inclusion in the guidelines.Results A total of 65 entries were finally identified for inclusion in the guideline questions and condensed into 8 guideline questions.The quality control of the two rounds of Delphi method was good.The positive coefficient of experts in both rounds was 100%.The coefficient of authority of experts was>0.70.In the degree of Delphi coordination,the mean coefficients of variation were 0.23 and 0.26,and the coefficients of Kendall's concordance were 0.510 and 0.309,respectively(P<0.05).Conclusion This study uses two rounds of Delphi method to determine the issues included in the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in in Endometriosis,laying a solid foundation for the subsequent development of the guidelines.
9.Study of metabolic association between elevated fasting blood glucose and cognitive deterioration
Lirong WU ; Ruihua CHEN ; Xiaowen CHAO ; Yuhuai GUO ; Tao SUN ; Mengci LI ; Tianlu CHEN
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2024;44(2):212-222
Objective·To analyze and explore the influencing factors that lead to cognitive deterioration in individuals with elevated fasting blood glucose(FBG)and the metabolic clues associated with changes in the risk of cognitive deterioration.Methods·Data from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative(ADNI)database were downloaded,and the samples with FBG and follow-up data were selected from the database.Clinical information,including age,gender,body mass index,education years,apolipoprotein E4(APOE4)genotype and race,and corresponding metabolic indicator data,including amino acids,fatty acids,proteins and others were obtained.Based on the FBG levels and diagnosis of cognitive impairment stages in Alzheimer's disease,the subjects were categorized into four groups:normal FBG without/with cognitive deterioration,and elevated FBG without/with cognitive deterioration.The univariate analysis method,the Cox proportional hazards model,orthogonal projections to latent structures discriminant analysis(OPLSDA),and Spearman correlation analysis were employed for data analysis.Results·A total of 1 317 subjects were included,among which 1 153 had normal FBG level(>3.9 mmol/L and<6.1 mmol/L)and 164 had elevated FBG level(≥6.1 mmol/L).In the normal FBG group,275 subjects showed cognitive deterioration,while in the elevated FBG group,53 subjects showed cognitive deterioration.Univariate analysis revealed significant differences in gender and race between the normal FBG and elevated FBG group,and significant differences in age,gender,and APOE4 genotype between the groups with and without cognitive deterioration(all P<0.05).Cox regression analysis indicated that primary influencing factors for cognitive deterioration were APOE4 positivity,elevated FBG,and increasing age in order(HR=2.22,HR=1.38,HR=1.02;all P<0.05).In the analysis of baseline metabolic indicators in the groups without and with cognitive deterioration,as well as metabolic indicators before and after cognitive deterioration at different FBG levels,the results of the analysis of variance revealed that in the cognitively deteriorated population,the ratio of phospholipids carried by high-density lipoproteins(HDL)to total lipids was significantly higher;low-density lipoprotein(LDL)particle concentration and the lipids carried by LDL were significantly higher after cognitive deterioration.Correlation analysis showed that valine and leucine were significantly correlated not only with FBG level but also with phosphorylated tau(pTau)level in the plasma in the cognitively deteriorated population.Cholesterol and the ratio of phospholipids to total lipids carried by HDL were significantly correlated with pTau levels in cerebrospinal fluid(CSF).Conclusion·Compared to the individuals with normal FBG level,those with high FBG level have a significantly higher risk of cognitive deterioration.Additionally,different metabolic indicators show significant differences between the groups without and with cognitive deterioration,as well as metabolic indicators before and after cognitive deterioration at different FBG levels.Overall,LDL and its lipid content,and HDL-carried phospholipids show an increasing trend during cognitive deterioration,and the branched-chain amino acids valine and leucine are significantly correlated with pTau levels in CSF and plasma,suggesting that these metabolic markers may play an important role in cognitive deterioration.
10.Survey of Disease Cognition in Patients with Endometriosis and Effect Evaluation of TCM Chronic Disease Management
Xinchun YANG ; Weiwei SUN ; Yong LIU ; Meiru BAO ; Ting XIONG ; Zhe LIU ; Yanhuan YANG ; Yiwei YU ; Ruihua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(4):157-163
Objective To understand cognition level and treatment intention of patients with endometriosis(EMs);To evaluate the effects of TCM chronic disease management on EMs patients.Methods The disease cognition level and treatment intention of 1 895 EMs patients from October 2020 to December 2021 in 19 provinces,autonomous regions and municipalities were analyzed through cross-sectional investigation.The cognitive effect of chronic disease management of TCM on 801 patients with EMs from 6 Grade A hospitals in Beijing was evaluated by self-control study.Results The cognition level of EMs patients for the disease was improved with the increase of educational background.Patients generally believed that EMs was a chronic disease,requiring regular review and long-term management.The proportion of patients with high school education or below,junior college education,bachelor degree or above who knew the possibility of malignant changes in EMs was less,only 32.3%,41.6%and 47.7%,respectively.The awareness rate of patients with high school education or below for recurrence after EMs conservative surgery was 46.9%,lower than that of those with junior college education(66.8%)and bachelor degree or above(72.7%).Among the patients with dietary contraindications,the proportion of patients with high school education or below,junior college education,bachelor degree or above who knew the contraindication of the forest frog oil was less,only 20.7%,30.3%and 32.9%,respectively.In the aspect of life adjustment,the awareness of patients was generally high.EMs patients mainly recognized the disease through face-to-face communication with gynecologists.Only 34.4%of patients with high school education or below learned about EMs through WeChat public accounts,APPs and other new media,which was lower than those with junior college education(48.6%)and bachelor degree or above(55.4%).EMs patients generally tend to be treated in comprehensive hospitals,with high acceptance of TCM treatment,mainly TCM decoction,and low acceptance of TCM appropriate technology.After 1 year of TCM chronic disease management,the disease awareness of EMs patients was significantly improved compared with before management,with statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion EMs patients with different educational backgrounds have different cognition of the disease,and each has different emphasis.Education and popularization should be carried out according to their knowledge blind spots.Chronic disease management of TCM can improve the disease cognition level of EMs patients.

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