1.The Pathogenic Evolution and Therapeutic Approaches of Rheumatoid Arthritis Complicated by Sarcopenia Based on the Theory of 'Bi (痹) of both Body and Viscera'
Shuai ZHONG ; Ping JIANG ; Xiaohu ZHAO ; Yuan LIU ; Xuanhe TIAN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(23):2443-2446
Based on the theory of 'bi (痹) of both body and viscera', this paper systematically discussed the pathogenic evolution of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) complicated by sarcopenia from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is proposed that a transformation pathway is muscle bi to spleen bi and then atrophy bi, and the core pathogenesis is diaharmony of ying (营) and wei (卫). Combining modern molecular biology research, it is suggested that imbalances in skeletal muscle homeostasis mediated by the tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis-ibroblast growth factor-inducible 14 (TWEAK-Fn14) axis may provide the material basis for the evolution of this disease. Furthermore, this authors proposed TCM treatment strategies, including "regulating and tonifying ying and wei, warming yang and moving bi, nourishing the viscera by supporting the body", and "promoting the spleen and resolving turbidity, clearing heat and promoting circulation, regulating the organs and calming the body". These strategies emphasize the simultaneous treatment of body and viscera, integrated prevention and treatment, so as to provide TCM theoretical foundation and clinical approaches for preventing and treating RA complicated by sarcopenia.
2. An investigation of trichloroethylene-induced effects on histone methylation in L-02 hepatic cells
Rongxia DENG ; Xiaohu REN ; Jiawen RUAN ; Jian ZHENG ; Jiacheng ZHONG ; Weixue LU ; Xiaoqing ZOU ; Jianjun LIU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2017;51(4):347-352
Objective:
To further explore TCE-induced hepatotoxicity and its mechanisms by identification of trichloroethylene (TCE) induced abnormal histone methylation in human liver cells.
Methods:
L-02 cells were treated with 0 and 8 mmol/L TCE for 24 h. Histones were extracted by acid. Liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-LC-MS/MS) were used to identify and quantify TCE related histone methylations. TCE induced abnormal methylation of H3K79 me2 and H3K79 me3 were validated by Western blot analysis. The further analysis of the function of histone abnormal methylation modifications were done by single cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) and Western blot analysis of p53 and ɤH2AX.
Results:
After treatment with TCE for 24 h in L-02 cells, the 36 TCE related histone methylation sites in 28 peptide segments were identified by MS. After treatment with TCE in concentrations of 0 and 8.0 mmol/L in L-02 cells for 24 h, the relative expression level of histone H3K79 me3 were 1.00±0.06, 0.70±0.09 (
3.Application of three-dimensional simulation technology in liver surgery planning
Xiaohu ZHONG ; Zhilong YANG ; Linquan WU
International Journal of Surgery 2013;(4):272-275
Liver three-dimensional simulation technology is a cross-field study of hepatic surgery,anatomy,computer image technology and virtual three-dimensional technology.Compared to the two-dimensional images,the three-dimensional technology applied to the planning of liver surgery has obvious advantages and unique features.This technology not only can three-dimensional clarity of presentation and precise positioning of the important structures of the liver inside and outside,but also allow the surgeon independent dividing a interest region of liver inside and outside.Visualization of the liver and liver volume measurement preoperative planning,can effectively reduce the risk of postoperative liver failure,the remnant liver necrosis and postoperative bile leakage.

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