1.Mechanism of "Inflammation-Metabolism-Immunity" Regulation in Colorectal Cancer Cachexia Based on Theory of "Spleen Functions as Wei (卫) Qi" and Therapeutic Strategy from the Spleen
Zhenming XIE ; Wenyu WU ; Wenqi HUANG ; Jia DENG ; Huili SHUI ; Ailing LIANG ; Dongxin TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(19):2068-2072
Based on the theory of "spleen functions as wei (卫) qi", this paper discusses the mechanism of "inflammation-metabolism-immunity" regulation in colorectal cancer cachexia and the therapeutic strategy. It is proposed that spleen deficiency with failure in transportation, leading to the maldistribution of wei (卫) qi and pathogenic constraint transforming into fire, is the source of inflammation. Spleen deficiency with failure in transportation, leading to the maldistribution of subtle essences and loss of nourishment to the physical body, is the root of metabolic depletion. Spleen deficiency with failure in transportation, leading to wei qi depletion and healthy qi decline, is the cause of immune impairment. Accordingly, a spleen-centered strategy of fortifying the spleen and restoring its defensive function is established. The specific therapeutic approaches include fortifying the spleen and boosting qi, restoring defensive function and securing the exterior to replenish the source of wei qi, with modified Sijunzi Decoction (四君子汤), fortifying the spleen and removing toxin, resolving phlegm and stasis to restrain exuberant internal toxin and constrained fire, with modified Baitouweng Decoction (白头翁汤), activating the spleen and harmonizing the stomach, promoting the transportation and distribution of food essence to correct nutritional and metabolic disorders, with modified Xiangsha Liujunzi Decoction (香砂六君子汤), and fortifying the spleen and nourishing the kidney, replenishing primordial qi and consolidating the root to restore immune competence, with Buzhong Yiqi Decoction (补中益气汤) and Zuogui Beverage (左归饮) as the basic prescription.
2.Mechanism of "Inflammation-Metabolism-Immunity" Regulation in Colorectal Cancer Cachexia Based on Theory of "Spleen Functions as Wei (卫) Qi" and Therapeutic Strategy from the Spleen
Zhenming XIE ; Wenyu WU ; Wenqi HUANG ; Jia DENG ; Huili SHUI ; Ailing LIANG ; Dongxin TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(19):2068-2072
Based on the theory of "spleen functions as wei (卫) qi", this paper discusses the mechanism of "inflammation-metabolism-immunity" regulation in colorectal cancer cachexia and the therapeutic strategy. It is proposed that spleen deficiency with failure in transportation, leading to the maldistribution of wei (卫) qi and pathogenic constraint transforming into fire, is the source of inflammation. Spleen deficiency with failure in transportation, leading to the maldistribution of subtle essences and loss of nourishment to the physical body, is the root of metabolic depletion. Spleen deficiency with failure in transportation, leading to wei qi depletion and healthy qi decline, is the cause of immune impairment. Accordingly, a spleen-centered strategy of fortifying the spleen and restoring its defensive function is established. The specific therapeutic approaches include fortifying the spleen and boosting qi, restoring defensive function and securing the exterior to replenish the source of wei qi, with modified Sijunzi Decoction (四君子汤), fortifying the spleen and removing toxin, resolving phlegm and stasis to restrain exuberant internal toxin and constrained fire, with modified Baitouweng Decoction (白头翁汤), activating the spleen and harmonizing the stomach, promoting the transportation and distribution of food essence to correct nutritional and metabolic disorders, with modified Xiangsha Liujunzi Decoction (香砂六君子汤), and fortifying the spleen and nourishing the kidney, replenishing primordial qi and consolidating the root to restore immune competence, with Buzhong Yiqi Decoction (补中益气汤) and Zuogui Beverage (左归饮) as the basic prescription.
3.Efficacy and Safety of Automated Insulin Delivery Systems in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Wenqi FAN ; Chao DENG ; Ruoyao XU ; Zhenqi LIU ; Richard David LESLIE ; Zhiguang ZHOU ; Xia LI
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(2):235-251
Background:
Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems studies are upsurging, half of which were published in the last 5 years. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AID systems in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).
Methods:
We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov until August 31, 2023. Randomized clinical trials that compared AID systems with other insulin-based treatments in patients with T1DM were considered eligible. Studies characteristics and glycemic metrics was extracted by three researchers independently.
Results:
Sixty-five trials (3,623 patients) were included. The percentage of time in range (TIR) was 11.74% (95% confidence interval [CI], 9.37 to 14.12; P<0.001) higher with AID systems compared with control treatments. Patients on AID systems had more pronounced improvement of time below range when diabetes duration was more than 20 years (–1.80% vs. –0.86%, P=0.031) and baseline glycosylated hemoglobin lower than 7.5% (–1.93% vs. –0.87%, P=0.033). Dual-hormone full closed-loop systems revealed a greater improvement in TIR compared with hybrid closed-loop systems (–19.64% vs. –10.87%). Notably, glycemia risk index (GRI) (–3.74; 95% CI, –6.34 to –1.14; P<0.01) was also improved with AID therapy.
Conclusion
AID systems showed significant advantages compared to other insulin-based treatments in improving glucose control represented by TIR and GRI in patients with T1DM, with more favorable effect in euglycemia by dual-hormone full closedloop systems as well as less hypoglycemia for patients who are within target for glycemic control and have longer diabetes duration.
5.Efficacy and Safety of Automated Insulin Delivery Systems in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Wenqi FAN ; Chao DENG ; Ruoyao XU ; Zhenqi LIU ; Richard David LESLIE ; Zhiguang ZHOU ; Xia LI
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(2):235-251
Background:
Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems studies are upsurging, half of which were published in the last 5 years. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AID systems in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).
Methods:
We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov until August 31, 2023. Randomized clinical trials that compared AID systems with other insulin-based treatments in patients with T1DM were considered eligible. Studies characteristics and glycemic metrics was extracted by three researchers independently.
Results:
Sixty-five trials (3,623 patients) were included. The percentage of time in range (TIR) was 11.74% (95% confidence interval [CI], 9.37 to 14.12; P<0.001) higher with AID systems compared with control treatments. Patients on AID systems had more pronounced improvement of time below range when diabetes duration was more than 20 years (–1.80% vs. –0.86%, P=0.031) and baseline glycosylated hemoglobin lower than 7.5% (–1.93% vs. –0.87%, P=0.033). Dual-hormone full closed-loop systems revealed a greater improvement in TIR compared with hybrid closed-loop systems (–19.64% vs. –10.87%). Notably, glycemia risk index (GRI) (–3.74; 95% CI, –6.34 to –1.14; P<0.01) was also improved with AID therapy.
Conclusion
AID systems showed significant advantages compared to other insulin-based treatments in improving glucose control represented by TIR and GRI in patients with T1DM, with more favorable effect in euglycemia by dual-hormone full closedloop systems as well as less hypoglycemia for patients who are within target for glycemic control and have longer diabetes duration.
7.Exploration on the Mechanism of Astragali Complanati Semen in Preventing and Treating Hyperlipidemia Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation
Juanjuan TAN ; Wenqi ZHOU ; Guorong DENG ; Li CHENG ; Fang GUAN ; Qiong YU ; Hongyi YANG ; Feng HUANG ; Yuanwang YU ; Haifang WANG ; Ruihua YUAN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(11):40-47
Objective To investigate the mechanism of Astragali Complanati Semen in the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia;To provide theoretical basis for its clinical application.Methods The active components of Astragali Complanati Semen were retrieved and screened through TCMSP,TCMID and TDT databases to obtain the action targets of the active components.Hyperlipidemia targets were obtained through GeneCards,DisGeNET,and TTD databases,and the drug active component targets were intersected with hyperlipidemia targets.Cytoscape 3.9.1 software and STRING database were used to construct active component-target network and protein-protein interaction network,screening for major active components and core targets.GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis was performed using the DAVID database,and the CB-Dock platform was used for molecular docking.HepG2 cells were induced to construct a high-fat cell model using oleic acid and palmitic acid,and intervened with Astragali Complanati Semen freeze-dried powder solution.The mRNA expression of the core target was detected by RT-qPCR.Results A total of 10 active components of Astragali Complanati Semen and 67 potential action targets of hyperlipidemia were identified,involving signaling pathways such as AGE-RAGE,lipid metabolism,HIF-1,etc.Experimental results showed that intervention with Astragali Complanati Semen could reduce lipid accumulation in the high-lipid cell model,with an optimal intervention concentration of 500 μg/mL;RT-qPCR revealed significant down-regulation of TNFα,IL6,AKT1,PPARG,and other genes after intervention with Astragali Complanati Semen.Conclusion Astragali Complanati Semen exerts lipid-regulating effects through multiple targets and pathways,providing a basis for its application in the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia.
8.Efficacy and Safety of Automated Insulin Delivery Systems in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Wenqi FAN ; Chao DENG ; Ruoyao XU ; Zhenqi LIU ; Richard David LESLIE ; Zhiguang ZHOU ; Xia LI
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(2):235-251
Background:
Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems studies are upsurging, half of which were published in the last 5 years. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AID systems in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).
Methods:
We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov until August 31, 2023. Randomized clinical trials that compared AID systems with other insulin-based treatments in patients with T1DM were considered eligible. Studies characteristics and glycemic metrics was extracted by three researchers independently.
Results:
Sixty-five trials (3,623 patients) were included. The percentage of time in range (TIR) was 11.74% (95% confidence interval [CI], 9.37 to 14.12; P<0.001) higher with AID systems compared with control treatments. Patients on AID systems had more pronounced improvement of time below range when diabetes duration was more than 20 years (–1.80% vs. –0.86%, P=0.031) and baseline glycosylated hemoglobin lower than 7.5% (–1.93% vs. –0.87%, P=0.033). Dual-hormone full closed-loop systems revealed a greater improvement in TIR compared with hybrid closed-loop systems (–19.64% vs. –10.87%). Notably, glycemia risk index (GRI) (–3.74; 95% CI, –6.34 to –1.14; P<0.01) was also improved with AID therapy.
Conclusion
AID systems showed significant advantages compared to other insulin-based treatments in improving glucose control represented by TIR and GRI in patients with T1DM, with more favorable effect in euglycemia by dual-hormone full closedloop systems as well as less hypoglycemia for patients who are within target for glycemic control and have longer diabetes duration.
10.Efficacy and Safety of Automated Insulin Delivery Systems in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Wenqi FAN ; Chao DENG ; Ruoyao XU ; Zhenqi LIU ; Richard David LESLIE ; Zhiguang ZHOU ; Xia LI
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(2):235-251
Background:
Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems studies are upsurging, half of which were published in the last 5 years. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AID systems in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).
Methods:
We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov until August 31, 2023. Randomized clinical trials that compared AID systems with other insulin-based treatments in patients with T1DM were considered eligible. Studies characteristics and glycemic metrics was extracted by three researchers independently.
Results:
Sixty-five trials (3,623 patients) were included. The percentage of time in range (TIR) was 11.74% (95% confidence interval [CI], 9.37 to 14.12; P<0.001) higher with AID systems compared with control treatments. Patients on AID systems had more pronounced improvement of time below range when diabetes duration was more than 20 years (–1.80% vs. –0.86%, P=0.031) and baseline glycosylated hemoglobin lower than 7.5% (–1.93% vs. –0.87%, P=0.033). Dual-hormone full closed-loop systems revealed a greater improvement in TIR compared with hybrid closed-loop systems (–19.64% vs. –10.87%). Notably, glycemia risk index (GRI) (–3.74; 95% CI, –6.34 to –1.14; P<0.01) was also improved with AID therapy.
Conclusion
AID systems showed significant advantages compared to other insulin-based treatments in improving glucose control represented by TIR and GRI in patients with T1DM, with more favorable effect in euglycemia by dual-hormone full closedloop systems as well as less hypoglycemia for patients who are within target for glycemic control and have longer diabetes duration.

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