1.Application and Prospect of State-target Pattern Differentiation and Treatment Theory in Signaling Pathways of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Xiaofang HE ; Xiaoli XIA ; Yanping MA ; Yafeng WANG ; Wenxia RAN ; Huijing XIA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(21):254-261
The prevention and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) pose a major global challenge, with difficulties in effectively integrating holistic regulation and precise micro-intervention. The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory of state-target pattern differentiation and treatment advocates the combination of state regulation and target intervention, offering a new paradigm for integrated TCM and Western medicine. This article systematically reviews the theoretical connotations of this theory and constructs a dynamic correspondence framework linking TCM pattern states, signaling pathways, and targeted interventions across different stages of COPD. At the acute exacerbation stage, the phlegm-heat obstructing the lung state is characterized by hyperactivation of the nuclear factor (NF)-κB/NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammation pathway, and formulas for clearing heat and resolving phlegm suppress the cytokine storm through multi-component synergy. At the stable stage, the lung-spleen Qi deficiency state is characterized by functional decompensation of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) antioxidative stress pathway, and therapies for tonifying the lung and spleen repair the essence of Qi deficiency through antioxidative defense and energy metabolism. At the severe/very severe stable stage, the lung-kidney deficiency state is pathologically based on dysregulation of the transforming growth factor (TGF)-β/Wnt repair network and depletion of stem/progenitor cells, and therapies for tonifying the kidney and reinforcing Qi absorption achieve simultaneous regulation of deficiency and stasis by inhibiting aberrant fibrosis and guiding ordered regeneration. These three pathways are not isolated but exhibit dynamic shifts in dominance and cross-talk, constituting the molecular network basis of deficiency causing excess and intermingled deficiency and excess. Furthermore, this article points out the current shortcomings in quantitative evidence, objective syndrome standardization, and coverage of syndrome states, and proposes future directions including building multi-omics databases, conducting biomarker-stratified randomized controlled trials, and developing disease-pattern combined animal models, aiming to provide a theoretical perspective that integrates holism and micro-targeting for precision prevention and treatment of COPD.
2.Application and Prospect of State-target Pattern Differentiation and Treatment Theory in Signaling Pathways of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Xiaofang HE ; Xiaoli XIA ; Yanping MA ; Yafeng WANG ; Wenxia RAN ; Huijing XIA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(21):254-261
The prevention and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) pose a major global challenge, with difficulties in effectively integrating holistic regulation and precise micro-intervention. The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory of state-target pattern differentiation and treatment advocates the combination of state regulation and target intervention, offering a new paradigm for integrated TCM and Western medicine. This article systematically reviews the theoretical connotations of this theory and constructs a dynamic correspondence framework linking TCM pattern states, signaling pathways, and targeted interventions across different stages of COPD. At the acute exacerbation stage, the phlegm-heat obstructing the lung state is characterized by hyperactivation of the nuclear factor (NF)-κB/NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammation pathway, and formulas for clearing heat and resolving phlegm suppress the cytokine storm through multi-component synergy. At the stable stage, the lung-spleen Qi deficiency state is characterized by functional decompensation of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) antioxidative stress pathway, and therapies for tonifying the lung and spleen repair the essence of Qi deficiency through antioxidative defense and energy metabolism. At the severe/very severe stable stage, the lung-kidney deficiency state is pathologically based on dysregulation of the transforming growth factor (TGF)-β/Wnt repair network and depletion of stem/progenitor cells, and therapies for tonifying the kidney and reinforcing Qi absorption achieve simultaneous regulation of deficiency and stasis by inhibiting aberrant fibrosis and guiding ordered regeneration. These three pathways are not isolated but exhibit dynamic shifts in dominance and cross-talk, constituting the molecular network basis of deficiency causing excess and intermingled deficiency and excess. Furthermore, this article points out the current shortcomings in quantitative evidence, objective syndrome standardization, and coverage of syndrome states, and proposes future directions including building multi-omics databases, conducting biomarker-stratified randomized controlled trials, and developing disease-pattern combined animal models, aiming to provide a theoretical perspective that integrates holism and micro-targeting for precision prevention and treatment of COPD.
3.Clinical analysis of transnasal endoscopic low temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation in treatment of children with snoring
Wenxia JI ; Ran WANG ; Qing HUANG ; Jie LI
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2023;27(24):77-81
Objective To explore the efficacy and postoperative complications of transnasal en-doscopic low temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of children with snoring.Methods Clinical materials of 278 children with snoring were analyzed retrospectively,and they were divided into control group(n=128)and observation group(n=150)according to different op-eration methods.The control group was treated with adenoidectomy and bilateral tonsillectomy,while the observation group was treated with transnasal endoscopic low temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation.Perioperative indicators,the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)score,inflammatory factors[tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-4(IL-4)and interleukin-8(IL-8)],stress response indicators[malondialdehyde(MDA),superoxide dismutase(SOD)and glutathione(GSH)],venti-lation function indicators[apnea hyponea index(AHI),oxygen desaturation index(ODI),the lon-gest apnea time(LAT)and nocturnal lowest blood oxygen saturation(LSaO2)],the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)score and the incidence of complications were compared between the two groups.Results In the observation group,the operation time,symptom relief time and hospital stay were significantly shorter than those in the control group,while the intraoperative bleeding volume was significantly less than that in the control group(P<0.05).The VAS scores of the observation group at 6,24,48 and 72 h after operation were significantly lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).At 3 days after operation,serum TNF-α,IL-4 and IL-8 levels in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05);at 24 hours after operation,serum MDA level in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,while the levels of SOD and GSH were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05);at 6 months after operation,AHI,ODI and LAT in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group,while the LSaO2 was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05);at 6 months after surgery,the PSQI score and incidence of complications in the observa-tion group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Tran-snasal endoscopic low temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation can reduce the levels of inflamma-tory factors,alleviate stress response,improve ventilation function,improve quality of sleep in chil-dren with snoring,and its safety is relatively high.
4.Clinical analysis of transnasal endoscopic low temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation in treatment of children with snoring
Wenxia JI ; Ran WANG ; Qing HUANG ; Jie LI
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2023;27(24):77-81
Objective To explore the efficacy and postoperative complications of transnasal en-doscopic low temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of children with snoring.Methods Clinical materials of 278 children with snoring were analyzed retrospectively,and they were divided into control group(n=128)and observation group(n=150)according to different op-eration methods.The control group was treated with adenoidectomy and bilateral tonsillectomy,while the observation group was treated with transnasal endoscopic low temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation.Perioperative indicators,the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)score,inflammatory factors[tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-4(IL-4)and interleukin-8(IL-8)],stress response indicators[malondialdehyde(MDA),superoxide dismutase(SOD)and glutathione(GSH)],venti-lation function indicators[apnea hyponea index(AHI),oxygen desaturation index(ODI),the lon-gest apnea time(LAT)and nocturnal lowest blood oxygen saturation(LSaO2)],the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)score and the incidence of complications were compared between the two groups.Results In the observation group,the operation time,symptom relief time and hospital stay were significantly shorter than those in the control group,while the intraoperative bleeding volume was significantly less than that in the control group(P<0.05).The VAS scores of the observation group at 6,24,48 and 72 h after operation were significantly lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).At 3 days after operation,serum TNF-α,IL-4 and IL-8 levels in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05);at 24 hours after operation,serum MDA level in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,while the levels of SOD and GSH were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05);at 6 months after operation,AHI,ODI and LAT in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group,while the LSaO2 was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05);at 6 months after surgery,the PSQI score and incidence of complications in the observa-tion group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Tran-snasal endoscopic low temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation can reduce the levels of inflamma-tory factors,alleviate stress response,improve ventilation function,improve quality of sleep in chil-dren with snoring,and its safety is relatively high.
5.Risk factors for cognitive impairment associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Cheng ZHOU ; Ran JIA ; Jingjing WEI ; Chenlu ZHAO ; Dongfang SHANG ; Wenxia ZHAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2022;38(11):2592-2595
At present, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become one of the most common chronic liver diseases in the world. Recent studies have shown that varying degrees of central nervous system dysfunction can occur during the progression of NAFLD, including cognitive impairment and emotional imbalance. This article summarizes the main risk factors for NAFLD-related cognitive impairment at different stages, so as to provide a basis and ideas for the early prevention and clinical treatment of this disease.

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