1.Clinical Efficacy of Shuxin Jieyu Decoction in Treating Coronary Heart Disease with Angina Pectoris Complicated by Anxiety Disorder
Jiayu CHEN ; Daimei NI ; Xiang REN ; Tianruo PAN ; Hao ZHANG ; Wenjun XIAO ; Ji ZHANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(10):2407-2413
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Shuxin Jieyu Decoction(composed of Chuangxiong Rhizoma,Angelicae Sinensis Radix,Bupleuri Radix,Paeoniae Radix Alba,Paeoniae Radix Rubra,Curcumae Radix,Ziziphi Spinosae Semen,Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Praeparata cum Melle,Platycladi Semen,Polygoni Multiflori Caulis,Polygalae Radix,Toosendan Fructus,Corydalis Rhizoma,and Albiziae Cortex)in treating coronary heart disease(CHD)with angina pectoris complicated by anxiety disorder in patients with qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome.Methods Sixty patients diagnosed with qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome type of CHD with angina pectoris and anxiety disorder were enrolled from the outpatient and inpatient departments of Taihe Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Anhui University of Chinese Medicine between January 2024 and January 2025.Patients were randomly divided into an observation group(n=30)and a control group(n=30)using a random number table method.The control group received conventional CHD treatment and anxiolytic therapy(Flupentixol and Melitracen Tablets),while the observation group additionally received Shuxin Jieyu Decoction.Both groups were treated for 4 weeks.Changes in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome scores and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale(HAMA)scores were evaluated before and after treatment.The therapeutic effects of angina pectoris,nitroglycerin reduction/cessation rates,and total adverse event rates were compared between the two groups.Results(1)After 4 weeks of treatment,the total effective rate in the observation group was 93.33%(28/30),compared to 73.33%(22/30)in the control group.The intergroup comparison(by Fisher's precision probability test)showed that the observation group's efficacy was significantly superior to that of the control group(P<0.05).(2)After treatment,both groups showed significant reductions in TCM syndrome scores(P<0.05)for symptoms including chest tightness and pain,costal distension,anxiety,palpitations,excessive sighing,irritability,and insomnia.The observation group's reduction was significantly greater than that of the control group(P<0.05).(3)After 4 weeks,the total reduction/discontinuation rate of nitroglycerin was 90.00%(27/30)in the observation group versus 66.67%(20/30)in the control group.The intergroup comparison(by Fisher's precision probability test)showed that the observation group's reduction rate was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05,Fisher's precision probability test).(4)After treatment,both groups exhibited reduced Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale(HAMA)scores(P<0.05),with the observation group showing a significantly greater improvement(P<0.05).(5)The total incidence of adverse reactions was 20.00%(6/30)in the observation group and 23.33%(7/30)in the control group,with no statistically significant difference between groups(P>0.05).Conclusion The combination of Shuxin Jieyu Decoction with conventional western medicine treatment demonstrates superior clinical efficacy compared to conventional western medicine alone in patients with qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome type of CHD with angina pectoris and anxiety disorder.It effectively alleviates angina symptoms and anxiety disorder,reduces nitroglycerin usage,without increasing adverse effects.
2.Screening of key differentially expressed genes involved in osteogenic differentiation of lower limb vascular smooth muscle cells and validation
Yingqun NI ; Mao YANG ; Di YANG ; Chenglin GUO ; Wenjun ZHU ; Yaqin YU ; Qin LU ; Jinzhi LUO ; Chunqin WU ; Zhaohui FANG
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2024;50(3):620-627
Objective:To screen the differentially expressed genes(DEGs)under high phosphate-induced calcification in the vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMCs)by mRNA high-throughput sequencing technology,and to analyze the key genes and signaling pathways involved in the VSMCs calcification.Methods:The human VSMCs were divided into control group and model group.The cells in model group was exposed to the high-phosphate medium,while the cells in control group were cultured in DMEM supplemented with 10%fetal bovine serum under the same conditions.The VSMCs in two groups,stably transfected,were cultured for 12 d.The morphology of the cells in two groups were observed and photographed under inverted microscope.The DEGs were selected by Hisat2 software,and Gene Ontology(GO)functional and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)signaling pathway enrichment analysis were performed by Stringtie software from three aspects,such as biological processes(BP),molecular functions(MF),and cellular components(CC).The calcification of the cells in two groups was observed by Von Kossa staining method.Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR)method was used to analyze the expression levels of alkaline phosphatase(ALP),bone morphogenetic protein 2(BMP2),alpha-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA),tumor protein 53(Tp53),glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4),ferritin light chain 1(Ftl1),and glycosylphosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase D1(GPLD1)mRNA in the cells in two groups.Results:Compared with control group,there were 2 524 DEGs in the cells in model group,and there were 1 368 upregulated DEGs and 1 156 downregulated DEGs.Clustering of DEGs between the cells in two groups was distinct.The GO functional and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis results showed that the upregulated DEGs were primarily involved in regulating the microtubule cytoskeleton,cell polarity,protein localization,and cell cycle regulation among BPs;in constructing cell membrane,microtubule organization,chromosomes,and kinetochore among CCs;and functioning in phosphatidylinositol phosphate,Rho GTPase protein binding,transmembrane transport,and protein kinase regulatory activity among MFs.Downregulated DEGs were mainly involved in cytoplasmic translation,protein membrane localization,mRNA metabolism,and protein endoplasmic reticulum localization among BPs;in forming ribosome subunits,cell membrane,and autophagy among CCs;and functioning in single-stranded DNA,ribonucleoprotein complex,growth factor binding,regulating protein kinase activity,and catalytic activity among MFs.Seven signaling pathways were significantly enriched in upregulated genes,most notably in the biosynthesis of glycosylphosphatidylinositol(GPI)anchors;whereas 18 signaling pathways were significantly enriched in the downregulated genes,most notably in ferroptosis.The RT-qPCR results showed that compared with control group,the expression levels of GPX4,Ftl1,and Tp53 mRNA in the cells in model group were significantly decreased(P<0.01),while the expression level of GPLD1 mRNA was significantly increased(P<0.01);compared with control group,the expression level of α-SMA mRNA in the cells in model group was significantly decreased(P<0.01),and the expression levels of ALP and BMP2 mRNA were significantly increased(P<0.01).Conclusion:The VSMCs underwent calcification and normal cells exhibit the DEGs.The key signaling pathways in the calcification induced by high phosphate in the VSMCs include ferroptosis and GPI anchor biosynthesis,mediated primarily through GPX4,Ftl1,Tp53,and GPLD1.
3.Effects of the interaction between occupational noise exposure and arterial stiffness on blood glucose
Lei NI ; Wenjun YIN ; Yanru LIU ; Qunyan LI ; Guilin YI ; Zhenlong CHEN
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(2):108-111
Objective:
To investigate the effects of the interaction between occupational noise exposure and arterial stiffness on blood glucose, so as to provide insights into for early prevention of diabetes among workers exposed to occupational noise.
Methods:
A total of 518 noise workers were selected from a tobacco plant in Wuhan City. Participants' gender, age and work duration were collected using questionnaire surveys, and participants' height and weight were measured. Blood glucose and arterial stiffness were detected, and the noise intensity was measured in working environments with a personal noise dosimeter. The effects of occupational noise exposure, arterial stiffness and their interactions on blood glucose were examined using a multiple linear regression model.
Results:
A total of 518 workers were included, with 398 males (76.83%), a mean age of (40.85±10.68) years, a mean working age of (19.50±12.69) years, a mean body mass index of (23.66±3.31) kg/m2, and a mean blood glucose level of (5.15±0.99) mmol/L. There were 247 workers with occupational noise exposure (47.68%) and 175 workers with arterial stiffness (33.78%). Multiple linear regression analysis showed significant associations of noise (β'=0.112) and arterial stiffness (β'=0.168) with blood glucose, and there was an additive interaction between noise and arterial stiffness on blood glucose (β'=0.314).
Conclusion
The interaction between occupational noise and arterial stiffness affects blood glucose.
4.Killing effects in vitro of a new photosensitizer black titanium dioxide-mediated photodynamics on prostate cancer cells
Mancheng GONG ; Wenjun NI ; Wenjing DONG ; Miaoyuan LI ; Shengxing FENG ; Runqiang YUAN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2022;34(2):97-101
Objective:To investigate the killing effects in vitro of a new photosensitizer black titanium dioxide b-TP-700-mediated photodynamics on prostate cancer cell line PC-3 cells.Methods:The b-TP-700 was successfully prepared by using solid phase in situ thermal reduction method. PC-3 cells were treated with 31.25, 62.5, 125, 250, 500, 1 000 μg/ml b-TP-700 for 12, 24, 48 h. The cell activity was detected by using CCK-8 method, and the morphology of PC-3 cells was observed by using confocal fluorescence microscope, the toxicity of b-TP-700 to PC-3 cells was also judged. PC-3 cells were treated with different concentrations of b-TP-700 (31.25, 62.5, 125, 250, 500 μg/ml) and irradiated with laser (1 W/cm, 808 nm) for 1, 3, 5, 7 min. The cell activity was detected by using CCK-8 method. The production of reactive oxygen species in PC-3 cells cultured in 250 μg/ml b-TP-700 after laser irradiation for 5 min was detected by using confocal fluorescence microscopy. The non-laser irradiation cells were selected as the control group.Results:There were no statistically significant differences in cell activity of PC-3 cells treated with different concentrations of b-TP-700 for the same time ( F value was 1.26, 0.39 and 0.37, respectively; all P > 0.05). PC-3 cells were treated with 1 000 μg/ml b-TP-700 for 24 h, no obvious morphological changes and no obvious dead cells were observed under fluorescence microscope. When PC-3 cells were treated with the same concentration of b-TP-700, the activity of PC-3 cells was decreased with the extension of laser excitation time. Under the same laser excitation time, the activity of PC-3 cells was decreased with the increase of b-TP-700 concentration (all P < 0.05). Under laser irradiation, obvious green fluorescence could be detected in the PC-3 cells treated with 250 μg/ml b-TP-700, while almost no green fluorescence could be observed in the control group. Conclusions:A new photosensitizer b-TP-700 has the good reactive oxygen generation ability. b-TP-700-mediated photodynamics show obvious killing effects on prostate cancer PC-3 cells in vitro, which is expected to be a new method for the treatment of prostate cancer.
5.A qualitative study on the cognition of the first group of nurses to protect against instrument-related stress injury in the novel coronavirus pneumonia
Wenjun GUO ; Sujiao WANG ; Shuhong NI ; Yi LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2021;37(5):380-384
Objective:To explore the protective cognition of the first batch of nurses against novel coronavirus pneumonia on apparatus-related stress injury, so as to provide reference for formulating and implementing relevant training and improving management measures.Methods:Using the phenomenological method of qualitative research, from January 20, 2020 to February 17, 2020, a half structured in-depth interview was conducted among the echelon nurses who completed the first batch of nurses against novel coronavirus pneumonia on apparatus-related stress injury. A total of 13 nurses in isolation wards were interviewed for the study.Results:Using the method of Colaizzi phenomenology to analyze the interview data, the related knowledge cognition was low, the identification of risk factors was limited, the risk assessment was not carried out, the treatment measures were not timely, the awareness of protection was lacking, the management training was not perfect, and the medical protection materials were not enough.Conclusion:The first batch of nurses to fight against novel coronavirus pneumonia had a low awareness of the prevention of medical device-related stress injury. Hospital managers should strengthen the training of related knowledge, improve management strategies, enhance the awareness of protection, and identify risk factors early, take preventive measures to ensure the safety and health of front-line medical staff in a timely manner.
6.Analysis of the associations between anxiety and different family rearing styles and sleep habits in preschool children
Bo NI ; Shuge SU ; Wenjun QU ; Yanqiu WANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2020;43(11):1011-1015
Objective:To explore the associations between anxiety and family rearing styles and sleep habits in preschool children.Methods:From March to October 2019, a total of 100 preschool children (47 boys and 53 girls) were investigated by Spence Children′s anxiety scale, Family rearing style Evaluation scale (parents′ version) and self-made sleep habit questionnaire.Results:There was no significant difference in the total score of anxiety between girls and boys: (55.12 ± 9.89) scores vs. (53.40 ± 11.82) scores, P > 0.05. The parent′s acrasia-control was positively correlated with children′s social anxiety dimension and total score of anxiety ( r = 0.202 and 0.202, P<0.05), the parent′s reception-rejection was positively correlated with children′s generalized anxiety dimension ( r = 0.237, P<0.05), and children′s sleep duration was negatively correlated with physical injury fear dimension and the total score of anxiety ( r = -0.230 and -0.203, P<0.05). The anxiety scores in children who slept in the same bed was significantly higher than that in children who slept alone and who slept in different beds in the same room: (53.57 ± 9.75) scores vs. (50.21 ± 13.89) and (50.48 ± 11.50) scores, and there was statistical difference ( P<0.05); there was no difference in the total score of anxiety between children who slept alone and who slept in different beds ( P>0.05). Multivariate analysis result showed that children′s age, sex, sleep duration, parents′ acrasia-control and partial-rough were the predictors of children′s anxiety ( P<0.05 or<0.01). Conclusions:Different family rearing styles and children′s bed sleeping styles significantly affect the anxiety of preschool children. Parents should pay attention to the positive effects of good rearing styles and children′s separate sleep on anxiety.
7. Multidisciplinary team-based FOCUS-PDCA reduces the adverse event rate caused by junior nurses
Yajuan WENG ; Yun YE ; Huiyu QIAN ; Wenjun WU ; Yajuan HUANG ; Jingyu NI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(30):2385-2390
Objective:
To investigate the effect of FOCUS(F:find; O:organize; C:clarify; U:understand; S:select)-PDCA on reducing the adverse event rate caused by junior nurses.
Methods:
A historical control design was used, traditional method to manage adverse events among junior nurses from January to June 2017. Interdisciplinary team combined with FOCUS-PDCA courses was established from July to December 2017. In the course problems were found and analyzed, the present procedures and standard were issued and improved. And these data were summarized and analyzed to improve the quality of management continuously.
Results:
Before applying the FOCUS-PDCA model, the total incidence of adverse events caused by junior nurses, bachelor′s degree or above, nurse practitioners, and working career of 1-3 years were respectively as follows: 42.66%(285/668), 46.67%(112/240), 40.54%(105/259), 51.61%(176/341). After using this model, the above four indicators were 33.04%(229/693), 33.33%(84/252), 27.04%(73/270), 38.97%(136/349) respectively. There were significant differences before and after the FOCUS-PDCA (
8.Genetic analysis of 10 children with cerebral palsy.
Qingwen ZHU ; Yufei NI ; Jing WANG ; Honggang YIN ; Qin ZHANG ; Wenjun BIAN ; Lingli ZHANG ; Mengsi LIN ; Jiangyue LIU ; Jun ZHOU ; Chunxiu SHA ; Xiang ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2019;36(3):229-233
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the genetic basis of cerebral palsy (CP).
METHODS:
A pair of twins with cerebral palsy and different phenotypes were subjected to whole genome sequencing, and other 8 children with CP were subjected to whole exome sequencing. Genetic variations were screened by a self-designed filtration process in order to explore the CP-related biological pathways and genes.
RESULTS:
Three biological pathways related to CP were identified, which included axon guiding, transmission across chemical synapses and protein-protein interactions at synapses, and 25 susceptibility genes for CP were identified.
CONCLUSION
The molecular mechanism of CP has been explored, which may provide clues for development of new treatment for CP.
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9.Clinical observation of early re-induction with priming low dose regimen containing G-CSF in treating acute myeloid leukemia
Xun NI ; Xinli ZOU ; Kunying XIE ; Wenjun ZHOU ; Wenfeng LUO ; Jin WEI
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(25):3500-3502
Objective To evaluate the remission situation of early re-induction with priming low dose regimen containing G-CSF in treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML).Methods Ninety-seven AML patients in our hospital from March 2015 to January 2017 were retrospectively analyzed.All cases adopted the standard DA regimen for conducting the induction chemotherapy,among them,38 cases had significant residual disease on 14 d of induction chemotherapy,21 cases adopted the low dose priming regimen for conducting the early re-induction chemotherapy,17 cases adopted the tandard DA gregimen for conducting the re-induction chemotherapy.The complete remission(CR) rate and and adverse reactions were compared between two groups.Results The total CR rate in all 97 cases was 60.8%;among 38 cases needing re-induction chemotherapy,the CR rate in the priming regimen re-induction group was 76.2 %,which was significantly higher than 41.2 % in the DA regimen re-induction group,the difference was statistically significant (P=0.028);the occurrence rates of side effects such as infection and cytopenia during re-induction chemotherapy process had no difference between two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion For AML patients with obvious residual disease on 14 d of induction chemotherapy,adopting low dose priming regimen in re-duction chemotherapy has higher CR,which is superior to the standard DA regimen.
10.Self-management support of chronic disease: a literature review
Jingjing YUE ; 苏州大学护理学院 ; Wenjun WU ; Jingyu NI ; Wenjie WANG ; Xunyu SHI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(34):2716-2719
Chronic disease is a major problem that threatens the human health. Self-management of chronic disease is an important way of improving the health status of patients and enhancing their quality of life. Besides, the key of effective self-management support is to enhance patients′ self-management ability. This paper reviewed the research on self-management support of chronic disease at home and abroad in terms of definition, theories, application status, application strategies, and application effects, so as to provide reference for the further development of self-management support in China.


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