1.Modified Lianpoyin Formula Treats Hp-associated Gastritis by Regulating Mitochondrial Autophagy and NLRP3 Inflammasome Signaling Pathway
Siyi ZHANG ; Haopeng DANG ; Wenliang LYU ; Wentao ZHOU ; Wei GUO ; Lin LIU ; Lan ZENG ; Yujie SUN ; Luming LIANG ; Yi ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):178-187
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of modified Lianpoyin formula (LPYJWF) in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (Hp)-associated gastric mucosal damage based on mitochondrial autophagy and NLRP3 inflammasome signaling pathway. MethodsA total of 60 eight-week-old Balb/c male mice were assigned via the random number table method into control, model, high-dose LPYJWF (LPYJWF-H, 27.3 g·kg-1·d-1), medium-dose LPYJWF (LPYJWF-M, 13.65 g·kg-1·d-1), low-dose LPYJWF (LPYJWF-L, 6.83 g·kg-1·d-1), and quadruple therapy groups. Except the control group, other groups were modeled for Hp infection. Mice were administrated with LPYJWF at corresponding doses by gavage. Quadruple therapy group was given omeprazole (6.06 mg·kg-1·d-1) + amoxicillin (303 mg·kg-1·d-1) + clarithromycin (151.67 mg·kg-1·d-1) + colloidal pectin capsules (30.3 mg·kg-1·d-1) by gavage. The control group was given an equal volume of 0.9% NaCl for 14 days. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe the pathological changes of gastric mucosa, and Warthin-Starry (W-S) silver staining was used to detect Hp colonization. Transmission electron microscopy was employed to observe the mitochondrial ultrastructure of the gastric tissue, and immunofluorescence co-localization assay was adopted to detect the expression of mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM) and translocase of the outer mitochondrial membrane member 20 (TOMM20). The water-soluble tetrazolium salt method and thiobarbituric acid method were used to determine the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA), respectively, in the gastric tissue. Western blot was employed to measure the protein levels of PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1), Parkin, p62, microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3), NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-18 (IL-18). Real-time quantitative PCR was employed to assess the mRNA levels of PINK1, Parkin, p62, and LC3. ResultsCompared with the control group, the model group presented obvious gastric mucosal damage, colonization of a large number of Hp, severe mitochondrial damage, vacuolated structures due to excessive autophagy, reduced TOMM20 and TFAM co-expression in the gastric mucosal tissue, and reduced SOD and increased MDA (P<0.01). In addition, the gastric tissue in the model group showed up-regulated protein and mRNA levels of PINK1, Parkin, and LC3 and down-regulated protein and mRNA levels of p62 (P<0.01, as well as increased expression of inflammasome-associated proteins NLRP3, ASC, IL-1β, and IL-18 (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the LPYJWF and quadruple therapy groups showed alleviated pathological damage of gastric mucosa, reduced Hp colonization, mitigated mitochondrial damage, and increased co-expression of TOMM20 and TFAM. The SOD level was elevated in the LPYJWF-L group (P<0.01), and the MDA levels became lowered in the LPYJWF and quadruple therapy groups (P<0.05, P<0.01). Furthermore, the LPYJWF and quadruple therapy groups showed down-regulated mRNA levels of PINK1, Parkin, and LC3 and protein levels of PINK1 and Parkin, and up-regulated mRNA level of p62 (P<0.01). The LPYJWF-M, LPYJWF-H, and quadruple therapy groups showcased down-regulated LC3 Ⅱ/LC3 Ⅰ level (P<0.05, P<0.01) and up-regulated protein level of p62 (P<0.01). The expression of inflammasome-associated proteins NLRP3, ASC, IL-1β, and IL-18 were reduced in the LPYJWF and quadruple therapy groups (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionLPYJWF ameliorates gastric mucosal damage and exerts mucosa-protective effects in Hp-infected mice, which may be related to the inhibition of excessive mitochondrial autophagy, thereby inhibiting the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway.
2.Modified Lianpoyin Formula Treats Hp-associated Gastritis by Regulating Mitochondrial Autophagy and NLRP3 Inflammasome Signaling Pathway
Siyi ZHANG ; Haopeng DANG ; Wenliang LYU ; Wentao ZHOU ; Wei GUO ; Lin LIU ; Lan ZENG ; Yujie SUN ; Luming LIANG ; Yi ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):178-187
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of modified Lianpoyin formula (LPYJWF) in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (Hp)-associated gastric mucosal damage based on mitochondrial autophagy and NLRP3 inflammasome signaling pathway. MethodsA total of 60 eight-week-old Balb/c male mice were assigned via the random number table method into control, model, high-dose LPYJWF (LPYJWF-H, 27.3 g·kg-1·d-1), medium-dose LPYJWF (LPYJWF-M, 13.65 g·kg-1·d-1), low-dose LPYJWF (LPYJWF-L, 6.83 g·kg-1·d-1), and quadruple therapy groups. Except the control group, other groups were modeled for Hp infection. Mice were administrated with LPYJWF at corresponding doses by gavage. Quadruple therapy group was given omeprazole (6.06 mg·kg-1·d-1) + amoxicillin (303 mg·kg-1·d-1) + clarithromycin (151.67 mg·kg-1·d-1) + colloidal pectin capsules (30.3 mg·kg-1·d-1) by gavage. The control group was given an equal volume of 0.9% NaCl for 14 days. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe the pathological changes of gastric mucosa, and Warthin-Starry (W-S) silver staining was used to detect Hp colonization. Transmission electron microscopy was employed to observe the mitochondrial ultrastructure of the gastric tissue, and immunofluorescence co-localization assay was adopted to detect the expression of mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM) and translocase of the outer mitochondrial membrane member 20 (TOMM20). The water-soluble tetrazolium salt method and thiobarbituric acid method were used to determine the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA), respectively, in the gastric tissue. Western blot was employed to measure the protein levels of PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1), Parkin, p62, microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3), NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-18 (IL-18). Real-time quantitative PCR was employed to assess the mRNA levels of PINK1, Parkin, p62, and LC3. ResultsCompared with the control group, the model group presented obvious gastric mucosal damage, colonization of a large number of Hp, severe mitochondrial damage, vacuolated structures due to excessive autophagy, reduced TOMM20 and TFAM co-expression in the gastric mucosal tissue, and reduced SOD and increased MDA (P<0.01). In addition, the gastric tissue in the model group showed up-regulated protein and mRNA levels of PINK1, Parkin, and LC3 and down-regulated protein and mRNA levels of p62 (P<0.01, as well as increased expression of inflammasome-associated proteins NLRP3, ASC, IL-1β, and IL-18 (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the LPYJWF and quadruple therapy groups showed alleviated pathological damage of gastric mucosa, reduced Hp colonization, mitigated mitochondrial damage, and increased co-expression of TOMM20 and TFAM. The SOD level was elevated in the LPYJWF-L group (P<0.01), and the MDA levels became lowered in the LPYJWF and quadruple therapy groups (P<0.05, P<0.01). Furthermore, the LPYJWF and quadruple therapy groups showed down-regulated mRNA levels of PINK1, Parkin, and LC3 and protein levels of PINK1 and Parkin, and up-regulated mRNA level of p62 (P<0.01). The LPYJWF-M, LPYJWF-H, and quadruple therapy groups showcased down-regulated LC3 Ⅱ/LC3 Ⅰ level (P<0.05, P<0.01) and up-regulated protein level of p62 (P<0.01). The expression of inflammasome-associated proteins NLRP3, ASC, IL-1β, and IL-18 were reduced in the LPYJWF and quadruple therapy groups (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionLPYJWF ameliorates gastric mucosal damage and exerts mucosa-protective effects in Hp-infected mice, which may be related to the inhibition of excessive mitochondrial autophagy, thereby inhibiting the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway.
3.A study on the clinical training for quick identification by assisting of bedside ultrasound simulator combined with memory mnemonic for the cause of reversible cardiac arrest
Jingyu HE ; Xinchen ZHAO ; Yuan LIU ; Wenliang ZHAI
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(2):148-153
Objective:To explore a systematic training for quick identification for diagnosis and treatment of the causes of reversible cardiac arrest,which was assisted by bedside ultrasound simulator combined with memory mnemonic,so as to improve the treatment skill of physicians for the causes of disease,and enhance the success rate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Methods:Thirty clinical resident doctors who were rotating in the emergency intensive care unit(ICU)of Xuanwu Hospital,Capital Medical University,from May 2023 to May 2024 were selected.The bedside ultrasound simulator combined with memory mnemonic was used to simulate training,which can improve the ability of resident doctors in quickly determining the cause of reversible cardiac arrest.The self-made questionnaire was used to investigate the baseline situation of resident doctors before they were trained,and the teaching effectiveness after they received training.After training,the grasping states of resident doctors for the cause of reversible cardiac arrest were detected through 10 kinds of clinical cases included pulmonary embolism,myocardial infarction,aortic dissection,pericardial tamponade,ventricular fibrillation,electrolyte disturbance,hypovolemic shock,tension pneumothorax,poisoning and hypothermia.Results:The duration of quick retelling of resident doctors for the causes of reversible cardiac arrest was(15.07±3.68)s after training,which was lower than(47.27±10.25)s before training,and the difference was significant(t=14.763,P<0.05).The awareness rate of them for the causes of reversible cardiac arrest was 100%after training,which was significantly higher than 3.33%before training,and the difference was significant(x2=56.129,P<0.05).The identification of resident doctor for ultrasonic image was zero basis before training,and the identification rate was 0%.All of resident doctors can achieve 100%identification for routine ultrasound,cardiac arrest,pericardial tamponade and ventricular fibrillation within the simulator after training,and the correct recognition rates of them for pulmonary embolism,tension pneumothorax,acute myocardial infarction and aortic dissection were respectively 86.67%,63.33%,70%and 66.67%.After training,the duration of correct recognition of resident doctors for pulmonary embolism,tension pneumothorax and acute myocardial infarction were respectively(58.77±19.61)s,(69.05±10.47)s and(75.52±10.51)s,all of which were less than the duration of incorrect recognition,and the differences were statistically significant(t=2.153,2.781,2.124,P<0.05).Conclusion:Ultrasound combined with memory mnemonic can help resident doctors to quickly establish the clinical thinking clue about hypoxia,hypovolemia,hypo/hyperkalemia,hypo/hyperthermia,hypo/hyperglycemia,tamponade cardiac,thrombosis pulmonary,thrombosis coronary,toxins,tension pneumothorax(5H5T)for the cause of reversible cardiac arrest,which will contribute to strengthen and improve the practical ability of clinician in quick judgement for reversible etiology.
4.Application of clone sequencing technology and third-generation nanopore sequencing technology in identifying ingredients of Tibetan patent medicine Shiliujianwei powder
Jie LIU ; Wenliang FANG ; Dongxue WU ; Beijie XU ; Jian ZHENG
Drug Standards of China 2025;26(4):385-392
Objective:To compare the application of cloning sequencing and third-generation nanopore sequencing technology in the identification of raw materials mixed in Tibetan patent medicine Shiliujianwei powder,and to pro-vide a reference for the establishment of the specific identification method for the formulation of medicinal prepara-tions using the raw powder of medicinal herbs or herbal pieces.Methods:By investigating the different concentra-tions of ExTaq enzyme,genomic DNA,upstream and downstream primers in the PCR amplification system,the suit-able PCR amplification system of genomic DNA universal primers for self-made Tibetan medicine Shiliujianwei powder was determined.The amplified products of Shiliujianwei powder were sequenced by two methods,the first was cloned and sequenced by Sanger sequencing technology,and the second was sequenced by third generation nanopore sequen-cing technology.Results:The addition of ExTaq enzyme,upstream and downstream primers and genomic DNA in 20 μL PCR amplification system of Shiliujianwei powder and single medicinal samples were determined to be 0.4,1.5 and 1 μL,respectively.The amplification products of the DNA from self-made Shiliujianwei powder were cloned and sequenced by Sanger sequencing technology,then only the ITS2 sequence of Carthami flos was obtained.The amplified products of self-made pomegranate Jianwei powder DNA were sequenced by three-generation nanopore se-quencing technology,and the ITS2 sequences of Granati semen,Carthami flos,Piperis longi fructus and Amomi fruc-tus rotundus were finally obtained,but the ITS2 sequence of cinnamomi cortex was not obtained.Conclusion:Both cloning sequencing and the third generation nanopore sequencing could solve the problem of overlapping peaks in the direct sanger sequencing for the universal primer amplification products of patent drugs.The third generation nano-pore sequencing was better than cloning sequencing in the sequencing of the universal primer amplification products of patent drugs,but there were still one raw material medicine that have not been detected.It is of certain reference val-ue for the molecular biological identification and DNA barcoding study of different raw materials in the patent medi-cine to establish the specific identification method of Tibetan patent medicine Shiliujianwei powder.
5.Effect of Lianpu Yin on Improvement of Duodenal Microinflammation in FD Rats and Its Mechanism via NLRP3 Activation
Yang ZHANG ; Wenliang LYU ; Shuhan ZHOU ; Ningfeng MAO ; Jiawei HE ; Yi ZHAO ; Zixuan XU ; Linlin LIU ; Xueyan WANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(6):1693-1698
Objective To investigate the effect of Lianpu Yin on duodenal microinflammation in rats with functional dyspepsia(FD)by regulating NLRP3 activation.Methods Wistar rats were randomly divided into blank group and model group.FD rats were reconstructed by iodoacetamide method(2%sucrose solution containing 0.1%iodoacetamide),and the model was verified.FD model rats were randomly divided into model group,Lianpu Yin group and Moxapride group by random number expression method.After a period of two weeks of administration,measurements were taken to determine the body mass,three-hour food consumption,as well as the rates of gastric emptying and intestinal propulsion.The pathological structure of duodenal tissue was observed by HE staining.The serum levels of IL-1β and IL-18 were quantified using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)method.The expression levels of NLRP3 and Caspase-1 in each group were detected by Western blot.Expression levels of NLRP3 and Caspase-1 proteins were detected by immunofluorescence.Results Compared with the blank group,body weight,food intake at 3 h,gastric emptyand intestinal propulsion rate in model group were significantly decreased(P<0.01),and inflammatory infiltration of duodenum tissue appeared in the model group.Meanwhile,the expressions of NLRP3 and Caspase-1 proteins,as well as the levels of IL-1β and IL-18 in the duodenal tissue of the model group,showed significant increasing(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,rats in the Lianpu Yin and Moxapride groups displayed significant increasing in body weight,gastric emptying rate,and intestinal propulsion rate(P<0.01).Additionally,inflammatory infiltration of duodenum tissue reduced in these groups.Furthermore,NLRP3 and Caspase-1 protein expressions,as well as IL-1β and IL-18 levels,significantly decreased in the Lianpu Yin and Moxapride groups compared to the model group(P<0.05).Conclusion Lianpu Yin can treat FD rats by inhibiting duodenal microinflammation and then restoring gastrointestinal motility,which may be related to the abnormal activation of NLRP3 inflammasome.
6.Application of clone sequencing technology and third-generation nanopore sequencing technology in identifying ingredients of Tibetan patent medicine Shiliujianwei powder
Jie LIU ; Wenliang FANG ; Dongxue WU ; Beijie XU ; Jian ZHENG
Drug Standards of China 2025;26(4):385-392
Objective:To compare the application of cloning sequencing and third-generation nanopore sequencing technology in the identification of raw materials mixed in Tibetan patent medicine Shiliujianwei powder,and to pro-vide a reference for the establishment of the specific identification method for the formulation of medicinal prepara-tions using the raw powder of medicinal herbs or herbal pieces.Methods:By investigating the different concentra-tions of ExTaq enzyme,genomic DNA,upstream and downstream primers in the PCR amplification system,the suit-able PCR amplification system of genomic DNA universal primers for self-made Tibetan medicine Shiliujianwei powder was determined.The amplified products of Shiliujianwei powder were sequenced by two methods,the first was cloned and sequenced by Sanger sequencing technology,and the second was sequenced by third generation nanopore sequen-cing technology.Results:The addition of ExTaq enzyme,upstream and downstream primers and genomic DNA in 20 μL PCR amplification system of Shiliujianwei powder and single medicinal samples were determined to be 0.4,1.5 and 1 μL,respectively.The amplification products of the DNA from self-made Shiliujianwei powder were cloned and sequenced by Sanger sequencing technology,then only the ITS2 sequence of Carthami flos was obtained.The amplified products of self-made pomegranate Jianwei powder DNA were sequenced by three-generation nanopore se-quencing technology,and the ITS2 sequences of Granati semen,Carthami flos,Piperis longi fructus and Amomi fruc-tus rotundus were finally obtained,but the ITS2 sequence of cinnamomi cortex was not obtained.Conclusion:Both cloning sequencing and the third generation nanopore sequencing could solve the problem of overlapping peaks in the direct sanger sequencing for the universal primer amplification products of patent drugs.The third generation nano-pore sequencing was better than cloning sequencing in the sequencing of the universal primer amplification products of patent drugs,but there were still one raw material medicine that have not been detected.It is of certain reference val-ue for the molecular biological identification and DNA barcoding study of different raw materials in the patent medi-cine to establish the specific identification method of Tibetan patent medicine Shiliujianwei powder.
7.Effect of Lianpu Yin on Improvement of Duodenal Microinflammation in FD Rats and Its Mechanism via NLRP3 Activation
Yang ZHANG ; Wenliang LYU ; Shuhan ZHOU ; Ningfeng MAO ; Jiawei HE ; Yi ZHAO ; Zixuan XU ; Linlin LIU ; Xueyan WANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(6):1693-1698
Objective To investigate the effect of Lianpu Yin on duodenal microinflammation in rats with functional dyspepsia(FD)by regulating NLRP3 activation.Methods Wistar rats were randomly divided into blank group and model group.FD rats were reconstructed by iodoacetamide method(2%sucrose solution containing 0.1%iodoacetamide),and the model was verified.FD model rats were randomly divided into model group,Lianpu Yin group and Moxapride group by random number expression method.After a period of two weeks of administration,measurements were taken to determine the body mass,three-hour food consumption,as well as the rates of gastric emptying and intestinal propulsion.The pathological structure of duodenal tissue was observed by HE staining.The serum levels of IL-1β and IL-18 were quantified using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)method.The expression levels of NLRP3 and Caspase-1 in each group were detected by Western blot.Expression levels of NLRP3 and Caspase-1 proteins were detected by immunofluorescence.Results Compared with the blank group,body weight,food intake at 3 h,gastric emptyand intestinal propulsion rate in model group were significantly decreased(P<0.01),and inflammatory infiltration of duodenum tissue appeared in the model group.Meanwhile,the expressions of NLRP3 and Caspase-1 proteins,as well as the levels of IL-1β and IL-18 in the duodenal tissue of the model group,showed significant increasing(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,rats in the Lianpu Yin and Moxapride groups displayed significant increasing in body weight,gastric emptying rate,and intestinal propulsion rate(P<0.01).Additionally,inflammatory infiltration of duodenum tissue reduced in these groups.Furthermore,NLRP3 and Caspase-1 protein expressions,as well as IL-1β and IL-18 levels,significantly decreased in the Lianpu Yin and Moxapride groups compared to the model group(P<0.05).Conclusion Lianpu Yin can treat FD rats by inhibiting duodenal microinflammation and then restoring gastrointestinal motility,which may be related to the abnormal activation of NLRP3 inflammasome.
8.A study on the clinical training for quick identification by assisting of bedside ultrasound simulator combined with memory mnemonic for the cause of reversible cardiac arrest
Jingyu HE ; Xinchen ZHAO ; Yuan LIU ; Wenliang ZHAI
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(2):148-153
Objective:To explore a systematic training for quick identification for diagnosis and treatment of the causes of reversible cardiac arrest,which was assisted by bedside ultrasound simulator combined with memory mnemonic,so as to improve the treatment skill of physicians for the causes of disease,and enhance the success rate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Methods:Thirty clinical resident doctors who were rotating in the emergency intensive care unit(ICU)of Xuanwu Hospital,Capital Medical University,from May 2023 to May 2024 were selected.The bedside ultrasound simulator combined with memory mnemonic was used to simulate training,which can improve the ability of resident doctors in quickly determining the cause of reversible cardiac arrest.The self-made questionnaire was used to investigate the baseline situation of resident doctors before they were trained,and the teaching effectiveness after they received training.After training,the grasping states of resident doctors for the cause of reversible cardiac arrest were detected through 10 kinds of clinical cases included pulmonary embolism,myocardial infarction,aortic dissection,pericardial tamponade,ventricular fibrillation,electrolyte disturbance,hypovolemic shock,tension pneumothorax,poisoning and hypothermia.Results:The duration of quick retelling of resident doctors for the causes of reversible cardiac arrest was(15.07±3.68)s after training,which was lower than(47.27±10.25)s before training,and the difference was significant(t=14.763,P<0.05).The awareness rate of them for the causes of reversible cardiac arrest was 100%after training,which was significantly higher than 3.33%before training,and the difference was significant(x2=56.129,P<0.05).The identification of resident doctor for ultrasonic image was zero basis before training,and the identification rate was 0%.All of resident doctors can achieve 100%identification for routine ultrasound,cardiac arrest,pericardial tamponade and ventricular fibrillation within the simulator after training,and the correct recognition rates of them for pulmonary embolism,tension pneumothorax,acute myocardial infarction and aortic dissection were respectively 86.67%,63.33%,70%and 66.67%.After training,the duration of correct recognition of resident doctors for pulmonary embolism,tension pneumothorax and acute myocardial infarction were respectively(58.77±19.61)s,(69.05±10.47)s and(75.52±10.51)s,all of which were less than the duration of incorrect recognition,and the differences were statistically significant(t=2.153,2.781,2.124,P<0.05).Conclusion:Ultrasound combined with memory mnemonic can help resident doctors to quickly establish the clinical thinking clue about hypoxia,hypovolemia,hypo/hyperkalemia,hypo/hyperthermia,hypo/hyperglycemia,tamponade cardiac,thrombosis pulmonary,thrombosis coronary,toxins,tension pneumothorax(5H5T)for the cause of reversible cardiac arrest,which will contribute to strengthen and improve the practical ability of clinician in quick judgement for reversible etiology.
9.Application of DNA image cytometry ploidy analysis in pathological diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion
Lingling LIU ; Li LI ; Cuiling WU ; Lijuan HOU ; Wenliang ZHENG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2024;36(2):128-131
Objective:To explore the clinical application value of DNA image cytometry ploidy analysis (DNA-ICM) in the pathological diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion.Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted. The clinical data of 101 patients with pleural effusion from October to December 2021 in Shanxi Bethune Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Liquid-based cytology (LBC) and DNA-ICM were performed on pleural effusion specimens. The sensitivity and specificity of the two methods were compared with the clinical diagnosis, imaging, biopsy, and follow-up results of the patients.Results:Among the pleural effusions of 101 patients, 39 were malignant pleural effusions and 62 were benign pleural effusions. The sensitivity of LBC and DNA-ICM in diagnosing malignant tumor cells in pleural effusions was 74.7% and 94.9%, respectively, and the specificity was 98.4% and 83.9%, respectively; the combination of the two had an increased diagnostic positivity rate compared with that of LBC alone [36.6% (37/101) vs. 28.7% (29/101)]. Seven cases with positive DNA-ICM but negative LBC result were followed up, and 1 case was diagnosed as small cell lung cancer. Conclusions:DNA-ICM can effectively improve the positive cytology detection rate of pleural effusion, and the combined detection of DNA-ICM and LBC can reduce the underdiagnosis rate of cytology, which is of great clinical value in the pathological diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion.
10.Analysis of the Current Status and Prospects of Multi-Omics Technologies in the Field of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hongye PENG ; Chunli LU ; Xiaoqiang HUANG ; Shuxia HUANG ; Mo ZHAO ; Jing LIU ; Wenliang LV
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(8):775-781
Due to the complexity of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) interventions and the diversity of herbal components, single-omics technologies such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics often cannot comprehensively elucidate the scientific connotations of TCM. Multi-omics technologies driven by system biology can analyze the theoretical connotations and application mechanisms of TCM from different levels such as genes, gene expression, proteins, and metabolites, in line with the holistic view of TCM, which helps to promote the modernization of TCM. By reviewing the literature on the application of omics technologies in the field of TCM, it is found that multi-omics technologies have been widely used in TCM for syndrome differentiation, evaluation of herbal quality, elucidation of pharmacological mechanisms, and drug toxicity assessment, providing comprehensive explanations of the mechanisms of action of TCM and overcoming the limitations of single-omics technologies, and having obtained significant achievements. However, multi-omics technologies also face challenges such as high cost, difficulties in data analysis due to large data volumes, and insufficient translation of research results. In the future, it is expected that through strengthening interdisciplinary cooperation, conducting long-term and dynamic clinical research, standardizing and normalizing data analysis processes, adopting appropriate and reasonable multi-omics integration patterns, establishing multi-omics databases for TCM, revealing the individualized characteristics, therapeutic mechanisms, and disease regulatory networks of TCM, the modernization of TCM will be promoted.

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