1.Ancient and Modern Documentation of Classic Formula Sangjuyin
Xiaofang WANG ; Lyuyuan LIANG ; Jialei CAO ; Ziming XU ; Wangju ZHOU ; Yiping WANG ; Yujie CHANG ; Ruiting SU ; Yihan LI ; Jingwen LI ; Bingqi WEI ; Bingxiang MA ; Wenli SHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(4):200-207
Sangjuyin, as a pungent and cooling agent with precise therapeutic effect, is a classic pungent formula for cooling relief of the epidermis, which is highly respected by medical practitioners. This formula is from the Wenbing Tiaobian written by WU Jutong in the Qing dynasty, on the basis of which subsequent medical practitioners have made additions and subtractions to apply it. The authors used the bibliometric method to systematically organize the medical books from the Qing dynasty and the Republic of China and modern literature to analyze the composition, concoction, decoction, efficacy, and previous and modern application of Sangjuyin. After examination, the drug base of this formula is basically clear. Armeniacae Semen Amarum is the dried mature seeds of Armeniaca vulgaris, family Rosaceae. Forsythiae Fructus is the dried fruit of Forsythia suspensa, family Mulleinaceae. Menthae Haplocalycis Herba is the dried above-ground part of Mentha haplocalyx, family Labiatae. Mori Folium is the dried leaves of Morus alba, family Moraceae. Chrysanthemi Flos is the dried head of Chrysanthemum morifolium, family Asteraceae. Platycodonis Radix is the dried root of Eryngium grandiflorum, family Eryngium. Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma is the dried root and rhizome of Glycyrrhiza uralensis of the Leguminosae family, and Phragmitis Rhizoma is the fresh or dried rhizome of Phragmites communis of the Gramineae family. It is recommended that the eight drugs be used in raw form as medicine. The dosage and method of decoction were converted into a modern single dosage of 7.46 g Armeniacae Semen Amarum, 5.60 g Forsythiae Fructus, 2.98 g Menthae Haplocalycis Herba, 9.33 g Mori Folium, 3.73 g Chrysanthemi Flos, 7.46 g Platycodonis Radix, 2.98 g Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, and 11.19 g Phragmitis Rhizoma, with 400 mL water added, and the solution was boiled to obtain 200 mL, taken twice a day. Sangjuyin has the efficacy of dispersing wind and clearing heat, promoting lung and relieving cough, and it is used for treating the initial onset of wind-warmth and the evidence of evil spirits in the lungs and collaterals. Modern research has shown that Sangjuyin is often used in the treatment of cough, pneumonia, rhinitis, and other respiratory diseases, and the results of this study provide a reference for the later development of Sangjuyin.
2.Discussion on Scientific Connotation of Vital Qi Strengthening for Detoxification Therapy in Treatment of Community-acquired Pneumonia Based on Theory of "Vital Qi Deficiency and Toxic Stasis"
Hanxiao WANG ; Zheyu LUAN ; Haotian XU ; Xin PENG ; Ziming DANG ; Kun YANG ; Qianqian WANG ; Jihong FENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(4):226-234
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to an infectious inflammation of the lung parenchyma (including the alveolar wall,that is,the broad pulmonary interstitium) acquired outside the hospital. Its common pathogens include streptococcus pneumoniae,respiratory viruses, mycoplasma pneumoniae, and so on. The related factors for the occurrence and development of CAP include patient characteristics (immune function,mucus production and clearance function,coagulation function,physical condition, and comorbidity) and pathogen characteristics (susceptibility,virulence,and antibiotic resistance). The pathogenesis of CAP lies in immune deficiency,pathogen invasion,inflammatory response disorder,mucus production and clearance disorder, coagulation disorder, and so on. The pathogenesis of CAP in traditional Chinese medicine can be described as "vital Qi deficiency and toxic stasis". Vital Qi deficiency (lack of immunity) is the potential pathogenesis of the disease and easy to be invaded by external pathogens (respiratory pathogens). Toxic stasis (inflammatory disorder,mucus production and clearance disorder,and coagulation dysfunction) is the key pathogenic factor. Vital Qi deficiency and toxic stasis are intermingled in a state of deficiency and excess,which suggests that the treatment of CAP lies in strengthening vital Qi and eliminating pathogenic factors. This involves strengthening vital Qi in the whole process to consolidate body resistance and nourish promordial Qi. It also involves clearing heat,eliminating phlegm,removing dampness,and dispelling stasis to dispel pathogenic toxins based on the syndrome differentiation. Its action mechanism is to regulate immune and inflammatory responses,resist pathogens,and improve mucus production and clearance, as well as coagulation disorders. Starting from the key pathogenesis of CAP,"vital Qi deficiency and toxic stasis", this paper discussed the pathogenesis of CAP and summarized the action mechanism of vital Qi strengthening for detoxification in its treatment. It is intended to complement the theoretical system by identifying "vital Qi deficiency and toxic stasis" as the key pathogenesis underlying CAP and the scientific connotation of treating CAP with vital Qi strengthening for detoxification,thereby providing insights for its clinical application.
3.Molecular Mechanism of Programmed Cell Death in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention: A Review
Xin PENG ; Yunhui LI ; Lei LIANG ; Zheyu LUAN ; Hanxiao WANG ; Haotian XU ; Ziming DANG ; Jihong FENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):304-313
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease that poses a significant threat to global health, exhibiting high morbidity, disability and mortality rate, with its prevention and treatment situation becoming increasingly critical. The pathogenesis of COPD is complex, and the underlying cellular and molecular biological mechanisms remain incompletely elucidated. Programmed cell death (PCD) is the process wherein cells actively undergo demise to maintain internal environmental stability in response to certain signals or specific stimuli. Contemporary medical research indicates that the dysregulation of PCD patterns such as apoptosis, necroptosis, pyroptosis, autophagy, and ferroptosis is closely related to the onset and progression of COPD. Clarifying the molecular mechanisms of PCD in COPD may provide novel perspectives for in-depth understanding and prevention of the disease. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is characterized by holistic regulation. In recent years, extensive research has been conducted in the TCM field focusing on modulating apoptosis, necroptosis, pyroptosis, autophagy, and ferroptosis for the treatment of COPD, yielding remarkable achievements. Therefore, this study systematically explored the molecular mechanism of PCD in COPD and reviewed the potential mechanisms and intervention status of TCM targeting PCD in COPD, aiming to provide insights and references for the clinical prevention, treatment and in-depth research of COPD.
4.Molecular Mechanism of Programmed Cell Death in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention: A Review
Xin PENG ; Yunhui LI ; Lei LIANG ; Zheyu LUAN ; Hanxiao WANG ; Haotian XU ; Ziming DANG ; Jihong FENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):304-313
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease that poses a significant threat to global health, exhibiting high morbidity, disability and mortality rate, with its prevention and treatment situation becoming increasingly critical. The pathogenesis of COPD is complex, and the underlying cellular and molecular biological mechanisms remain incompletely elucidated. Programmed cell death (PCD) is the process wherein cells actively undergo demise to maintain internal environmental stability in response to certain signals or specific stimuli. Contemporary medical research indicates that the dysregulation of PCD patterns such as apoptosis, necroptosis, pyroptosis, autophagy, and ferroptosis is closely related to the onset and progression of COPD. Clarifying the molecular mechanisms of PCD in COPD may provide novel perspectives for in-depth understanding and prevention of the disease. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is characterized by holistic regulation. In recent years, extensive research has been conducted in the TCM field focusing on modulating apoptosis, necroptosis, pyroptosis, autophagy, and ferroptosis for the treatment of COPD, yielding remarkable achievements. Therefore, this study systematically explored the molecular mechanism of PCD in COPD and reviewed the potential mechanisms and intervention status of TCM targeting PCD in COPD, aiming to provide insights and references for the clinical prevention, treatment and in-depth research of COPD.
5.Performance Evaluation and Resource Utilization Optimization of Multidisciplinary Team Model for Lung Cancer: A Real-World Study
Meng WANG ; Xiaoli ZHANG ; Jue LIU ; Jingyi TANG ; Ziming LI
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(3):637-645
To compare the performance differences between the multidisciplinary team (MDT) model and the conventional diagnostic and treatment model for lung cancer, and to explore a high-quality development pathway for optimizing lung cancer diagnostic and treatment resources. A retrospective analysis was conducted on electronic medical record data of lung cancer patients at Shanghai Chest Hospital from March 2025 to December 2025. Patients were divided into an MDT group and a conventional care group based on whether they were admitted to the integrated oncology ward. Statistical analyses were performed using the Mann-Whitney A total of 4, 758 patients with primary lung cancer were included, comprising 365 (7.7%) in the MDT group and 4, 393 (92.3%) in the conventional care group. After adjusting for confounding factors, the MDT model significantly reduced hospitalization frequency during the observation period by 48.8% ( The MDT model for lung cancer significantly reduces hospitalization frequency; however, its effect on cost per hospitalization is population-selective, with increased costs in early-stage (stage Ⅰ) patients and decreased costs in late-stage (stages Ⅱ and Ⅳ) patients. The implementation of the MDT model should adopt precise patient stratification management, prioritizing the optimal patient population to achieve the optimal allocation of medical resources.
6.A comparison of the efficacy between single-position robot-assisted laparoscopic and retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephroureterectomy in the treatment of upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma
Wanrong XU ; Tianyu GAO ; Ziming KANG ; Cheng WANG ; Panfeng SHANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(4):315-321
Objective: To explore the clinical safety and efficacy of a single-position robot-assisted radical nephroureterectomy (RRUN) in the treatment of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 136 UTUC patients who underwent RRUN (n=35) and laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy (LRUN,n=101) in our hospital during Dec.2020 and Aug.2023.The perioperative and safety indicators of the two groups were compared.The intravesical recurrence-free survival (IVRFS),recurrence-free survival (RFS),and overall survival (OS) of the two groups were compared using Kaplan-Meier method. Results: There were no significant differences in the baseline data between the two groups (P>0.05).All surgeries were successfully completed without conversion to open surgery.RRUN demonstrated superior perioperative outcomes compared to LRUN in overall postoperative complication rate [37.1%(13/35) vs. 56.4%(57/101)],postoperative hospital stay [6(5,7) days vs. 7(6,8) days],and catheter indwelling time [3(2,4) days vs. 4(3,5) days],with statistically significant differences (P<0.05).Safety indicators of both surgical approaches were similar (P>0.05).Survival analysis showed no significant difference in oncological outcomes between the two groups [IVRFS (1 year:92.1%,2 years:85.2%),RFS (1 year:82.4%,2 years:74.9%),OS (1 year:90.6%,2 years:84.2%)] (P>0.05). Conclusion: Compared with retroperitoneal LRUN,single-position RRUN for UTUC demonstrates comparable safety and oncological efficacy,while offering significant advantages in perioperative outcomes such as reducing postoperative complication rate and shortening hospital stay.
7.Vanillic acid inhibits inflammatory response and extracellular matrix degradation of endplate chondrocytes
Qinghe YU ; Ziming CAI ; Jintao WU ; Pengfei MA ; Xin ZHANG ; Longqian ZHOU ; Yakun WANG ; Xiaoqin LIN ; Wenping LIN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(30):6391-6397
BACKGROUND:Research has shown that vanillic acid has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative stress effects,but it is unclear whether it has a protective effect on endplate chondrocytes.OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect and mechanism of vanillic acid on endplate chondrocytes under inflammatory microenvironment.METHODS:(1)Primary endplate chondrocytes were isolated from the intervertebral disc of SD rats and identified by toluidine blue staining and collagenⅡ immunofluorescence.(2)The CCK-8 assay was employed to detect the effects of interleukin-1β and vanillic acid on the proliferation activity of endplate chondrocytes,in order to determine the concentration of vanillic acid for subsequent cell treatment.(3)An inflammatory microenvironment was simulated by adding 10 ng/mL interleukin-1β to the culture medium,and the endplate chondrocytes were treated with low,medium,and high mass concentrations of vanillic acid.The expression levels of inflammatory markers and extracellular matrix proteins were detected by western blot assay and immunofluorescence.(4)The expression of nuclear factor κB signaling pathway-related proteins was detected by western blot assay.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The morphology of endplate chondrocytes in adherent culture was pike or triangular in shape,positive for toluidine blue staining and immunofluorescence for collagen Ⅱ,indicating that the experimentally extracted cells were endplate chondrocytes.(2)The CCK-8 assay results showed that treatment with 2.5,5,10,and 20 μg/mL vanillic acid for 24 hours did not significantly inhibit the proliferation of endplate chondrocytes.Compared with the interleukin-1β group,the viability of endplate chondrocytes treated with 5,10,and 20 μg/mL vanillic acid for 24 hours was significantly increased(P<0.05).Therefore,5,10,and 20 μg/mL vanillic acid was selected as the low,medium,and high dose groups for subsequent treatment of endplate chondrocytes.(3)Compared with the model group(complete medium containing 10 ng/mL interleukin-1β),the expression of NOD-like receptor thermal domain associated protein 3(NLRP3),matrix metalloproteinase 13,matrix metalloproteinase 3,and tumor necrosis factor alpha protein in the endplate chondrocytes of the low,medium,and high doses of vanillic acid groups were significantly reduced(P<0.05).(4)Compared with the model group,the protein expression of aggrecan and collagen Ⅱ in the endplate chondrocytes of the low,medium,and high dose groups of vanillic acid significantly increased(P<0.05).(5)Compared with the model group,the protein expression of phospho-nuclear factor κB and phospho-inhibitor of nuclear factor κB in the endplate chondrocytes of the low,medium,and high dose groups of vanillic acid was significantly reduced(P<0.05).(6)The above results indicate that vanillic acid may alleviate the inflammatory response and extracellular matrix degradation induced by interleukin-1β in rat endplate chondrocytes by inhibiting the activation of the nuclear factor κB signaling pathway.
8.Construction and validation of predictive model for acute respiratory failure in adult patients with community-acquired pneu-monia
Ziming WANG ; Yue QU ; Dandan LI ; Huicong ZHOU ; Binbin WU ; Wei YU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2025;43(8):586-590
Objective To explore the risk factors of acute respiratory failure(ARF)in adult patients with community-acquired pneu-monia(CAP),and thereby construct and validate the efficacy of nomogram model.Methods The clinical and laboratory data of 172 adult CAP patients admitted to Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Nanjing University School of Medicine from January 2018 to December 2021 were retrospectively collected.The patients were divided into two groups based on whether they had concurrent ARF.After the comparison for the differences of single factor between the two groups,collinearity analysis was assessed.The risk fac-tors were then screened by binary logistic regression analysis with forward stepwise regression method.A nomogram model was subse-quently constructed and the discrimination and accuracy of the model were evaluated by ROC and colibration curves.Results Among the 172 CAP patients,53 cases(30.8%)developed ARF.The results of univariate analysis showed that the CAP patients with concur-rent ARF group had higher age,CURB-65 score and inflammatory markers than the non-concurrent ARF group,and the incidence of complex infection(culturing two or more pathogenic bacteria)was high.The values of CRP(C-reactive protein)and BUN/Alb(blood urea nitrogen/albumin)were significantly different between the two groups(53.910[25.900,101.200]vs.23.300[6.800,48.930],0.231[0.160,0.302]vs.0.123[0.089,0.171],P<0.05).Multivariate analysis indicated:glucose(Glu)≥6.06 mmol/L(odds ra-tio(OR):2.737,95%confidence interval(CI):1.116-7.037),AST(aspartate aminotransferase)≥22.5 U/L(OR:4.291,95%CI:1.779-11.120),fibrinogen(Fib)≤3.83 g/L(OR:3.955,95%CI:1.631-10.237),uric acid(UA)188.07 μmol/L(OR:4.617,95%CI:1.859-12.489),BUN/Alb≥0.15 mmol/g(OR:6.381,95%CI:2.423-18.513),total number of multicomor-bidity≥3(OR:6.191,95%CI:2.088-21.905)were the risk factors(P<0.05).All the screened indicators were incorporate into the nomogram model and its efficacy was verified.The results showed that the area under the curve of the model was 0.888[95%CI:0.840-0.935](P<0.05),the sensitivity was 0.868,and the specificity was 0.790.The calibration curve showed that the predicted probability of adult CAP patients-associated with ARF was in good consistency with the observed probability(Briser Score:0.125;H-L test:x2=7.563,P=0.477).Conclusion The established model has a good ability to predict adult CAP associated with ARF,and can provide a reference basis for early clinical prediction and intervention treatment.
9.Application effect of high flow humidified oxygen therapy combined with tracheotomy in elderly patients with cerebral hemorrhage and analysis of risk factors for pulmonary infection
Ziming HOU ; Dongyuan LIU ; Jun YANG ; Zhe HOU ; Hao WANG ; Hongbing ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(7):697-702
Objective To investigate the application effect of high flow humidified oxygen therapy combined with tracheotomy in elderly patients with cerebral hemorrhage and analyze the risk factors of pulmonary infection.Methods A total of 140 elderly patients with cerebral hemorrhage who underwent tracheotomy in our hospital from 2019 to 2023 were selected as the study objects,of which 93 patients receiving high-flow humidified oxygen therapy were selected as the observation group,and 47 patients receiving conventional low-flow oxygen therapy were selected as the control group during the same period.The changes of PaO2,SpO2,heart rate and mean arterial pressure were compared,and patients in the observation group were divided into infected group(n=26)and non-infected group(n=67)according to whether pulmonary infection occurred during hospitalization.The risk factors affecting pulmonary infection during hospitalization in elderly patients with cerebral hemorrhage were analyzed,and a nematographic prediction model was built to predict the risk of pulmonary infection.Results The PaO2 and SpO2 levels in observation group were higher than those in control group at 24 h and 72 h,but the respiratory rate was lower than that in control group(P<0.05).The improvement of sputum viscosity in the observation group(68 cases of grade Ⅰ sputum and 25 cases of grade Ⅱ sputum)was better than that in the control group(16 cases of grade Ⅰ sputum,17 cases of grade Ⅱ sputum and 14 cases of gradeⅢ sputum).The rate of phlegm scab formation(0)and the number of sputum aspiration(5.15±1.08)times were lower than those in the control group[14.87%,(8.17±1.82)times](P<0.05).There were significant differences in tracheotomy time,smoking history,bed rest time,mechanical ventilation time and nasal feeding tube retention time between infected and non-infected groups(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that tracheotomy time>5 d,smoking history,bed time>10 d,mechanical ventilation time ≥24 h,nasal feeding tube retention time≥10 d were the risk factors for pulmonary infection in elderly patients with cerebral hemorrhage during treatment(P<0.05).The AUC,sensitivity and specificity were 0.696,0.565 and 0.889 in elderly patients with cerebral hemorrhage complicated by pulmonary infection during treatment.Conclusion High-flow humidification oxygen therapy combined with tracheotomy can improve the oxygenation status in elderly patients with cerebral hemorrhage,but the time of tracheotomy,smoking history,bed rest time,mechanical ventilation time,and nasal feeding tube retention time will affect the pulmonary infection during treatment.The construction of a nomogram model based on these risk factors has higher predictive efficacy in evaluating the pulmonary infection.
10.Analysis of prognostic influencing factors of isocitrate dehydrogenase wild-type glioma
Ziming HOU ; Zhe HOU ; Dongyuan LIU ; Yinyan WANG ; Hongbing ZHANG ; Hao WANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2025;48(11):1029-1034
Objective:To analyze the prognostic influencing factors in patients with isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) wild-type glioma, and further evaluate the value of surgical resection in prognosis.Methods:The clinical data and molecular pathological information of 647 patients with IDH wild-type glioma were retrieved from the Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas (CGGA) database (from 2006 to 2019). The clinical characteristics were recorded, including gender, age, initial symptoms, preoperative Karnofsky performance status (KPS) score, tumor location, tumor laterality, extent of resection, O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) promoter methylation status and postoperative treatment. Kaplan-Meier survival curve was plotted to calculate overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS), and comparisons were performed using the log-rank test. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to identify the independent influencing factors of prognosis in patients with IDH wild-type glioma.Results:Among the 647 patients with IDH wild-type glioma, there were 120 cases of WHO grade Ⅱ, 115 cases of grade Ⅲ, and 412 cases of grade Ⅳ; the median OS was 20.3 months. There were statistical differences in age, initial symptoms, tumor location, preoperative KPS score, extent of resection, MGMT promoter methylation status and postoperative treatment among patients with different WHO grades (P<0.01), but there were no statistical difference in gender and tumor laterality (P>0.05). The median OS and PFS in patients with WHO grade Ⅱ were significantly longer than those in patients with WHO grade Ⅲ and WHO grade Ⅳ (169.9 months vs. 24.7 and 14.4 months, 138.8 months vs. 17.7 and 11.4 months), the indexes in patients with WHO grade Ⅲ were significantly longer than patients with WHO grade Ⅳ, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). The median OS and PFS in patients with total resection were significantly longer than those in patients with subtotal resection and partial resection (37.2 months vs. 20.3 and 8.5 months, 29.5 months vs. 17.6 and 6.0 months), the indexes in patients with subtotal resection were significantly longer than patients with partial resection, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). Among 153 patients with MGMT promoter methylation who received postoperative chemoradiotherapy, the median OS and PFS in patients with total resection (67 cases) were significantly longer than those in patients with subtotal resection (64 cases) and partial resection (22 cases): 28.8 months vs. 18.4 and 9.0 months, 25.6 months vs. 16.6 and 6.5 months), the indexes in patients with subtotal resection were significantly longer than patients with partial resection, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). Among 202 patients with MGMT promoter non-methylation who received postoperative chemoradiotherapy, the median OS and PFS in patients with total resection (81 cases) were significantly longer than those in subtotal resection (81 cases) and partial resection (40 cases): 31.3 months vs. 21.9 and 14.0 months, 22.7 months vs. 16.8 and 9.7 months, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05), but there were no statistical difference in the indexes between patients with subtotal and patients with partial resection (P>0.05). Multivariate Cox regression analysis result showed that age, extent of resection, WHO grade (grade Ⅲ/grade Ⅳ) and postoperative treatment were independent OS and PFS influencing factors in patients with IDH wild-type glioma (OS: HR = 1.327, 3.295, 3.406/7.964 and 1.597; 95% CI 1.079 to 1.633, 2.627 to 4.132, 2.225 to 5.216/5.339 to 11.880 and 1.288 to 1.981; P<0.01. PFS: HR = 1.282, 2.655, 3.143/6.511 and 1.477; 95% CI 1.039 to 1.583, 2.123 to 3.322, 2.049 to 4.819/4.376 to 9.690 and 1.181 to 1.849; P<0.05 or <0.01).Conclusions:The age, extent of resection, WHO grade and postoperative treatment are independent prognosis influencing factors in patients with IDH wild-type glioma. Treatment strategies should fully consider the clinical and molecular pathological characteristics to achieve maximal safe tumor resection and optimal survival benefit.

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