1.Wisdom Inheritance of Distinguished Physicians' Experience Through Integration of Multimodal Data and AIGC: A Case Study on Experience in Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer with Phlegm-dampness and Blood Stasis Syndrome by Distinguished Traditional Chinese Medicine Physicians of Sichuan School
Yang YU ; Yadong MU ; Wenping LIU ; Chongcheng XI ; Li ZHANG ; Yan GAO ; Cen JIANG ; Quansheng FENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(14):14-25
Lung cancer, with persistently high incidence and mortality rates, remains a significant global health challenge. By taking the study on the experience in diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer with phlegm-dampness and blood stasis syndrome by distinguished traditional Chinese medicine physicians of the Sichuan School as an example, the diagnosis and treatment system for lung cancer with phlegm-dampness and blood stasis syndrome, which was formed in response to the humid and foggy environment of the Sichuan Basin, possesses unique value. However, traditional inheritance modes face challenges such as fragmentation, lack of standardization, and insufficient quantification, which hinder the promotion and application of this experience. This research focused on how to leverage multimodal data and artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC) to achieve precise analysis, intelligent inheritance, and clinical innovation of the experience in diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer with phlegm-dampness and blood stasis syndrome by distinguished traditional Chinese medicine physicians of the Sichuan School. By integrating multimodal data (encompassing four diagnostic methods of traditional Chinese medicine, modern medical imaging, clinical laboratory tests, molecular biology, and regional environmental information), a precise diagnosis and treatment system integrating macro and micro perspectives for the "disease, syndrome, and pathogenesis" was constructed. The research yielded the following results: (1) In precise syndrome differentiation, the objective quantification of the phlegm-dampness and blood stasis syndrome was achieved. By constructing a "four diagnostic methods, imaging, and molecule" correlation model, the study revealed intrinsic links between tongue and pulse parameters and the tumor microenvironment, as well as between regional climatic factors and syndrome characteristics, enabling real-time dynamic monitoring of efficacy. (2) In elucidating patterns, the study systematically explored the syndrome differentiation thoughts of Sichuan School physicians, such as the timing of purgation and tonification. A "pathogenesis, syndrome complex, and prescriptions and herb" network model was constructed, which accurately elucidated the synergistic action mechanisms of core herb pairs and quantified the dynamic compatibility patterns of reinforcing healthy Qi and eliminating pathogenic factors. (3) In intelligent empowerment, an auxiliary system integrating intelligent syndrome differentiation, treatment plan generation, and efficacy evaluation was built. This system can fuse regional characteristics with individual data, dynamically generate and optimize personalized prescriptions aligned with the experience of Sichuan School, and predict efficacy trends and potential adverse reactions. The integration of multimodal data and AIGC can effectively facilitate the structured inheritance and clinical translation of distinguished physicians' experience. The established intelligent diagnosis and treatment model integrating traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine demonstrates clear potential in prolonging patients' progression-free survival, alleviating symptoms, and reducing adverse reactions to treatment. This study provides a referential methodological framework for the traditional Chinese medicine experience in diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, especially the empirical inheritance and modernized development of regional academic schools. It contributes to advancing clinical diagnosis and treatment toward greater precision and personalization.
2.Mechanism of Chidamide Combined with Compound Kushen Injection on Breast Cancer Cells Based on Transcriptomics
Yanxing BI ; Yuning LI ; Ge LI ; Wenping CUI ; Xiaolai YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(17):134-143
ObjectiveTo investigate the synergistic inhibitory effect of chidamide (CHI) combined with compound Kushen injection (CKI) on breast cancer MCF-7 cells and to elucidate the potential molecular mechanisms based on transcriptomics analysis. MethodsCell proliferation was detected by the methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay, and the "one belt and one line" method was adopted to screen the optimal mass concentration for synergistic effect. According to the combination index (CI) values, cells were allocated into the blank, CHI (1.6 mg·L-1), CKI (0.4 g·L-1), and CHI+CKI (1.6 mg·L-1+0.4 g·L-1) groups. Transwell assay was employed to examine cell migration, and flow cytometry to measure cell cycle distribution and apoptosis rate. Transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq) and weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) were performed to screen the key modules highly correlated with the cell inhibition rate. Candidate genes were identified by intersecting module genes with differentially expressed genes (DEGs), followed by functional enrichment analysis. Western blot was employed to quantify the protein levels of histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1), protein kinase A (PKA), cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1 (p21), cAMP response element-binding protein (CREB) and its phosphorylated form (p-CREB), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), and Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) in cells of each group. ResultsCompared with the blank group, both CHI and CKI monotherapies inhibited the proliferation of MCF-7 cells in a mass concentration-dependent manner. Compared with the blank and monotherapy groups, CHI+CKI inhibited cell migration, increased the proportion of cells arrested in the G0/G1 phase, and elevated the apoptosis rate (P<0.01). WGCNA identified the MEred module strongly correlated with the inhibition rate (r=0.90, P<0.01), yielding 97 candidate genes upon intersection with DEGs. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis indicated significant enrichment of the cAMP signaling pathway. Western blot results showed that compared with the blank group, all treatment groups down-regulated the expression of HDAC1, up-regulated the expression of PKA and p21, and increased the p-CREB/CREB and Bax/Bcl-2 ratios (P<0.01). Compared with the monotherapy groups, CHI+CKI further up-regulated the PKA and p21 expression and increased the p-CREB/CREB and Bax/Bcl-2 ratios (P<0.01). ConclusionThe combination of CHI and CKI exerts a significant synergistic anti-tumor effect. CHI exerts epigenetic regulation by inhibiting HDAC1, which, in combination with CKI, may further contribute to the activation of the cAMP/PKA/CREB signaling pathway, leading to up-regulation of p21 expression and the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, thereby promoting cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.
3.Relationship between peripheral blood MPV/PLT,BUN/Lp(a)and prognosis of patients with acute exacerbation of COPD
Xiaorong XU ; Yuxin QI ; Wenping YANG ; Xinyun SU ; Xiaoyue BAI ; Haibin WANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(16):1995-1999,2005
Objective To investigate the relationship between the mean platelet volume(MPV)to platelet count(PLT)ratio(MPV/PLT),blood urea nitrogen(BUN)to lipoprotein a[Lp(a)]ratio[BUN/Lp(a)]and the prognosis of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).Methods A total of 106 patients with acute exacerbation of COPD admitted to the hospital from January 2021 to January 2024 were selected as the research objects.According to the prognosis,they were divided into sur-vival group(72 cases)and death group(34 cases).The results of routine laboratory tests,blood lipid and lipo-protein levels were compared between the two groups.Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of death in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to evaluate the predictive value of MPV/PLT and BUN/Lp(a)for the prognosis of pa-tients with acute exacerbation of COPD.Results Compared with the survival group,the invasive ventilation rate,acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ(APACHE Ⅱ)score,C reactive protein(CRP),white blood cell count(WBC),MPV,BUN,MPV/PLT and BUN/Lp(a)were significantly increased in the death group(P<0.05).The non-invasive ventilation rate,lymphocyte count,PLT and Lp(a)levels were signifi-cantly decreased(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that APACHE Ⅱ score,CRP,WBC,lymphocyte count,MPV,PLT,MPV/PLT,BUN,Lp(a)and BUN/Lp(a)were the influencing factors of death in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD(P<0.05).ROC curve results showed that the sensitivity and specificity of MPV/PLT combined with BUN/Lp(a)for predicting the prognosis of patients with acute exacerbation of COPD were 88.2%and 84.7%,respectively,and the area under curve was 0.887.Conclusion MPV/PLT and BUN/Lp(a)are closely related to the prognosis of patients with acute exacerbation of COPD.The combination of MPV/PLT and BUN/Lp(a)has a high predictive value for the prognosis of patients.
4.MRS2179 improves learning and memory by inhibiting P2Y1R in rats with delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning
Yunxia WANG ; Wenping XIANG ; Hui XUE ; Miao KUAI ; Qi YANG ; Tianyu MENG ; Puzhou YANG
Chinese Journal of Neuroanatomy 2025;41(4):461-468
Objective:To explore the role of P2Y1Receptor(P2Y1R)-activated astrocytes in delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning(DEACMP).Methods:SD rats were randomly divided into Control,DEACMP,DEACMP+DMSO,and DEACMP+MRS2179 groups.The latter three groups were exposed to static CO inhalation to establish the DEACMP model,while the Control group inhaled air.The rats in DEACMP+MRS2179 group were injec-ted with 3 μl of P2Y1R antagonist MRS2179 with concentration of 1 mmol/L via lateral ventricle,while the DEACMP+DMSO group an equal volume of DMSO.At 14 and 21 day after DEACMP model establishment,the spatial learning and memory ability of rats were observed by Morris water maze,the injury of pyramidal cells in the CA1 area of the hippo-campus was observed by HE staining.The protein levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP)and P2Y1receptor(P2Y1R)in the hippocampal tissues of rats were detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot.The expressions of interleukin-1β(IL-1β),interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)in the hippocampal tissues of rats were detected by ELISA.Results:In comparison with the Control group,the escape latency was found to be signifi-cantly prolonged in the DEACMP group and the DEACMP+DMSO group.Furthermore,the expression levels of GFAP,P2Y1R,IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α were significantly increased in the pyramidal cells of the CA1 region of the hippocam-pal tissue(P<0.05).In contrast,the escape latency was significantly reduced and the expression levels of GFAP,P2Y1R,IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α were significantly decreased in the DEACMP+MRS2179 group when compared with the DEACMP+DMSO group(P<0.05).Conclusion:P2Y1R activates astrocytes to release inflammatory factors lead-ing to the onset of cognitive impairment in DEACMP,and inhibition of P2Y1R reduces the expression of inflammatory factors and thus improves cognitive function in DEACMP.
5.MRS2179 improves learning and memory by inhibiting P2Y1R in rats with delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning
Yunxia WANG ; Wenping XIANG ; Hui XUE ; Miao KUAI ; Qi YANG ; Tianyu MENG ; Puzhou YANG
Chinese Journal of Neuroanatomy 2025;41(4):461-468
Objective:To explore the role of P2Y1Receptor(P2Y1R)-activated astrocytes in delayed encephalopathy after acute carbon monoxide poisoning(DEACMP).Methods:SD rats were randomly divided into Control,DEACMP,DEACMP+DMSO,and DEACMP+MRS2179 groups.The latter three groups were exposed to static CO inhalation to establish the DEACMP model,while the Control group inhaled air.The rats in DEACMP+MRS2179 group were injec-ted with 3 μl of P2Y1R antagonist MRS2179 with concentration of 1 mmol/L via lateral ventricle,while the DEACMP+DMSO group an equal volume of DMSO.At 14 and 21 day after DEACMP model establishment,the spatial learning and memory ability of rats were observed by Morris water maze,the injury of pyramidal cells in the CA1 area of the hippo-campus was observed by HE staining.The protein levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP)and P2Y1receptor(P2Y1R)in the hippocampal tissues of rats were detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot.The expressions of interleukin-1β(IL-1β),interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)in the hippocampal tissues of rats were detected by ELISA.Results:In comparison with the Control group,the escape latency was found to be signifi-cantly prolonged in the DEACMP group and the DEACMP+DMSO group.Furthermore,the expression levels of GFAP,P2Y1R,IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α were significantly increased in the pyramidal cells of the CA1 region of the hippocam-pal tissue(P<0.05).In contrast,the escape latency was significantly reduced and the expression levels of GFAP,P2Y1R,IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α were significantly decreased in the DEACMP+MRS2179 group when compared with the DEACMP+DMSO group(P<0.05).Conclusion:P2Y1R activates astrocytes to release inflammatory factors lead-ing to the onset of cognitive impairment in DEACMP,and inhibition of P2Y1R reduces the expression of inflammatory factors and thus improves cognitive function in DEACMP.
6.Preliminary study on predicting hepatic artery thrombosis formation and evaluating treatment efficacy with ultrasound hemodynamic parameters in transplanted liver
Yuchen YANG ; Yuli ZHU ; Wen SHEN ; Wenping WANG ; Huixiong XU ; Hong HAN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2024;33(2):106-111
Objective:To clarify the changes of intrahepatic ultrasound hemodynamics before and after hepatic artery thrombosis (HAT) after liver transplantation (LT), providing early warning and anticoagulation guidance to clinicians.Methods:The clinical data of patients who underwent liver transplantation at Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University between June 2006 and October 2022 were retrospectively analyzed, 47 patients with a diagnosis of HAT confirmed by DSA (digital subtraction angiography) were included in the HAT group, and 71 patients without vascular complications were included in the non-HAT group. Differences in peak flow velocity (PSV), resistance index (RI), and portal vein velocity (PVV) were compared between the two groups. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between postoperative PSV decline and HAT occurrence, while ROC curve were used to determine the critical value and evaluate the diagnostic efficacy. Patients with HAT were divided into well-treatment group and poor-treatment group according to whether the blood flow was restored after multiple surgeries or thrombolytic treatments. The changes of early intrahepatic hemodynamics after surgical or thrombolytic therapy were compared between the two groups.Results:①A decrease in PSV of the transplanted hepatic artery was measured 1 d before HAT, and PSV<0.39 m/s predicted thrombus formation with a sensitivity of 0.70, specificity of 0.86, and the AUC was 0.83. ②After treatment, PSV in the HAT group increased immediately, approaching the normal level on the 2nd day. In the well-treatment group, PSV and PVV reached normal levels on the first day after treatment, which were significantly higher than the corresponding values in the poor-treatment group ( P=0.030, 0.021). Conclusions:In the early stage after liver transplantation, a PSV<0.39 m/s is related to the occurrence of HAT thrombosis 1 d later. A significant increase in PSV on the first day after treatment indicates a good treatment response, and there is no need for further DSA re-examination or increasing the number of thrombolysis.
7.ZHANG Zhiwen's Experience in Treating Pulmonary Nodules with "Regulating Qi and Body Fluid, Opening Sweating Pores, Penetrating Kenang (窠囊), and Preventing Cancer Toxin"
Min CHEN ; Wenping LIU ; Yang YU ; Quansheng FENG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(14):1428-1433
This paper summarized Professor ZHANG Zhiwen's clinical experience in treating pulmonary nodules. Professor ZHANG proposed that the pathogenesis of pulmonary nodules is impairment of qi and body fluid distribution, sweating pores constraint and block, binding of phlegm and stasis, and long-term accumulation transforming into toxin, with abnormal circulation of qi, blood and body fluid as the root, and phlegm, stasis and toxin as the branch. According to the evolution of pathogenesis, a dynamic diagnosis and treatment idea of "regulating qi and body fluid, opening sweating pores, penetrating kenang (窠囊), and preventing cancer toxins" is proposed, including the methods of regulating qi and body fluid, and calming the five zang (脏) organs with the modified self-prescribed Tiaoqi Huatan Decoction (调气化痰汤), opening sweating pores and unblocking qi and blood with the modified self-prescribed Kaixuan Tongyu Decoction (开玄通郁汤), penetrating kenang and dissipating masses and stagnation with the modified self-prescribed Tounang Sanjie Decoction (透囊散结汤), rectifying the healthy qi and preventing cancer toxins with the modified self-prescribed Shenqi Fuzheng Jiedu Decoction (参芪扶正解毒汤). These four methods can be used alone, in combination, or in sequence, and can provide ideas for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary nodules with traditional Chinese medicine.
8.Establishment and evaluation of an animal model of varicocele and erectile dysfunction
Jie LU ; Qunsheng LI ; Lei ZHOU ; Dongrun LI ; Zhennan SHEN ; Ninghua LI ; Dong CHEN ; Wenping TANG ; Fanyu ZHU ; Wentao YANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(3):18-26
Objective By employing surgically induced varicocele(VC)in SD rats and an apomorphine(APO)test,we screened rats with erectile dysfunction(ED)after VC and explored method to establish VC and ED models.Methods Sixty rats were randomly divided into Control,Sham,and Model groups with 20 rats in each group.Using the Turner method,we partially ligated the left renal vein to induce left VC three times.APO tests were conducted to screen rats with ED after inducing VC.The numbers of erections,genital grooming,and yawning were observed and recorded.The diameter of bilateral spermatic veins were measured.Both testises and kidneys were weighed.HE staining was used to observe pathological changes of penis and left testis.The success rate of modeling was calculated in the Model group.Results A VC and ED model was successfully established in 15 out of 20 rats in the Model group with a success rate of 75%.After modeling,the diameter of the left spermatic vein in the model group was increased significantly(P<0.01)and was significantly larger than that before modeling(P<0.01).The diameter of the right spermatic vein in the Model group was increased(P<0.05)and higher(P<0.05)than that before modeling.The weight of the left testis in the Model group was significantly decreased(P<0.01)compared with that of the right testis.No significant difference in the bilateral kidney weights were observed between or within groups(P<0.05).In the Model group,the numbers of erections,yawning,and genital grooming decreased significantly(P<0.01)with the time of modeling.Pathological changes of the left testis and penis were significant in the Model group.Conclusions The Turner method increases the diameter of the spermatic vein in rats,causing testis injury and weight loss,and APO tests can be used to screen rats with ED after VC induction.The combination of the two method is suitable to establish an animal model of VC with an ED status similar to humans.
9.Dexmedetomidine for sedation in the ICU patients on mechanical ventilation:a rapid health technology assessment
Wenping LI ; Pingyang DENG ; Lin YANG ; Xian DU ; Jiangxia CAI
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(4):441-448
Objective To rapidly evaluate the efficacy,safety,and economics of dexmedetomidine in patients on mechanical ventilation in intensive care unit(ICU),and to provide references for clinical and decision makers.Methods To search PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,CNKI,WanFang Data databases and official websites of domestic and foreign Health Technology assessment(HTA)institutions from the inception to June 14,2023.HTA reports,systematic reviews/Meta-analyses,and pharmacoeconomic studies of patients with mechanical ventilation in ICU compared with dexmedetomidine versus placebo or other traditional sedatives were included.Two reviewers independently identified studies,extracted data,assessed the quality of included studies,and descriptive analyzed and summarised the results.Results A total of 13 literatures were included,including 10 systematic reviews/Meta-analyses and 3 economic studies.The analysis results of effectiveness showed that compared with placebo or other traditional sedatives,the use of dexmedetomidine in the sedation of mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU was associated with a shorter duration of mechanical ventilation and a shorter length of stay in the ICU.The analysis results of safety displayed treatment with dexmedetomidine could reduce the incidence of delirium,but may increase the incidence of bradycardia.The results of the economic analysis showed that the dexmedetomidine group had a higher cost of medication,but a lower overall ICU cost.Conclusion Dexmedetomidine has good efficacy,safety and economics in the sedation of patients on mechanical ventilation in ICU,but the economic studies included in the search were mainly foreign studies,and domestic economy studies needs to be further demonstrated.
10.A nomogram to predict the risk of postoperative recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma based on preoperative clinical indicators and ultrasound features
Yadan XU ; Feihang WANG ; Kailing CHEN ; Yang TANG ; Qi ZHANG ; Wenping WANG ; Wentao KONG ; Zhengbiao JI ; Xiaolong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2024;30(8):566-571
Objective:To establish a nomogram prediction model for recurrence within 2 years after radical resection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) based on clinical and ultrasonographic characteristics.Methods:Clinical data from 405 HCC patients (including 327 males and 78 females), aged 60 (53, 66) years old, who underwent radical hepatectomy in the Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, from January to December 2021, were retrospectively collected. The patients were divided into two groups: the training group ( n=283) and the validation group ( n=122). Based on recurrence within 2 years after surgery, the 283 patients in the training group were further categorized into the recurrence group ( n=73) and the non-recurrence group ( n=210). Among the 122 patients in the validation group, 33 had recurrence within 2 years, while 89 did not. Data on age, microvascular invasion, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), AFP lentil lectin-reactive fraction (AFP-L3), protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-II (PIVKA-II), tumor number, and enhancement homogeneity were collected. Logistic regression analysis was performed on the training group to identify risk factors associated with postoperative recurrence, and a nomogram model for predicting HCC recurrence was constructed based on these factors. Calibration curves were used to compare the consistency between predicted and actual outcomes in both the training and validation groups. Results:Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that younger age ( OR=0.976, 95% CI: 0.953-1.000, P=0.004), higher AFP-L3 ( OR=1.066, 95% CI: 1.014-1.120, P=0.012), higher PIVKA-II ( OR=1.000, 95% CI: 1.000-1.001, P=0.042), multiple tumors ( OR=0.399, 95% CI: 0.225-0.706, P=0.038), and heterogeneous enhancement ( OR=0.472, 95% CI: 0.243-0.916, P=0.045) were significant risk factors for recurrence after partial hepatectomy in HCC patients. The nomogram constructed based on these variables had a C-index of 0.87 (95% CI: 0.81-0.93) in the training group and 0.83 (95% CI: 0.77-0.89) in the validation group. The calibration curves for predicting recurrence within 2 years after partial hepatectomy in HCC patients showed a high degree of fit in both the training and validation groups, indicating a good agreement between predicted and actual outcomes. Conclusion:The nomogram model constructed based on preoperative clinical and ultrasonographic characteristics can effectively predict the risk of recurrence within 2 years after radical resection of HCC.

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