1.Clinical Research on Guizhi Fulingwan in Treatment of Ovarian Cancer: A Review
Muxin GUAN ; Jiaxing FENG ; Mengyi ZHU ; Yu WANG ; Xiaoke WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):296-303
Ovarian cancer (OC) is a common gynecological malignant tumor in clinical practice. In the early stage,it is often asymptomatic,while in the late stage,it mainly presents with non-specific symptoms such as abdominal distension,poor appetite,and dull abdominal pain. Some patients may also have cachexia such as weight loss and anemia. Early diagnosis is difficult,and the mortality rate ranks first among gynecological malignant tumors,making OC a major challenge in clinical treatment. The classic Chinese medicine formula Guizhi Fulingwan comes from the Jingui Yaolue and has the effects of promoting blood circulation,removing blood stasis,and reducing abdominal lumps. In recent years,it has been widely used to treat OC with good results. This article summarized the clinical application of Guizhi Fulingwan in the treatment of OC from two aspects:The analysis of its basic prescriptions and clinical research. In terms of basic prescriptions,the formula has the ability to promote blood circulation,remove blood stasis,and reduce abdominal lumps. It can exert therapeutic effects considering both water and blood aspects and reduce abdominal lumps, with characteristics of simultaneous Yang warming and heat clearing and parallel supplementation and elimination. Through the methods of "circulation" and "supplementation", it strengthens the body,dispels evil,and eliminates underlying symptoms. In clinical studies,Guizhi Fulingwan can be applied to various stages of patients with OC,which not only promotes the recovery of the body after OC surgery but also can be combined with chemotherapy and immunotherapy to synergistically treat advanced OC and enhance treatment efficacy. In addition,the formula can also alleviate various adverse reactions caused by chemotherapy,with high safety,improve patients' quality of life,prolong survival,and optimize tumor control effects. Based on the above analysis,this article elaborated on the current clinical research status of Guizhi Fulingwan combined with Western medicine in the treatment of OC and proposed suggestions and improvements to address the shortcomings in current clinical research,so as to provide reference for the clinical application of this formula in the treatment of OC and the construction of a combined traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment model.
2.Clinical Research on Guizhi Fulingwan in Treatment of Ovarian Cancer: A Review
Muxin GUAN ; Jiaxing FENG ; Mengyi ZHU ; Yu WANG ; Xiaoke WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):296-303
Ovarian cancer (OC) is a common gynecological malignant tumor in clinical practice. In the early stage,it is often asymptomatic,while in the late stage,it mainly presents with non-specific symptoms such as abdominal distension,poor appetite,and dull abdominal pain. Some patients may also have cachexia such as weight loss and anemia. Early diagnosis is difficult,and the mortality rate ranks first among gynecological malignant tumors,making OC a major challenge in clinical treatment. The classic Chinese medicine formula Guizhi Fulingwan comes from the Jingui Yaolue and has the effects of promoting blood circulation,removing blood stasis,and reducing abdominal lumps. In recent years,it has been widely used to treat OC with good results. This article summarized the clinical application of Guizhi Fulingwan in the treatment of OC from two aspects:The analysis of its basic prescriptions and clinical research. In terms of basic prescriptions,the formula has the ability to promote blood circulation,remove blood stasis,and reduce abdominal lumps. It can exert therapeutic effects considering both water and blood aspects and reduce abdominal lumps, with characteristics of simultaneous Yang warming and heat clearing and parallel supplementation and elimination. Through the methods of "circulation" and "supplementation", it strengthens the body,dispels evil,and eliminates underlying symptoms. In clinical studies,Guizhi Fulingwan can be applied to various stages of patients with OC,which not only promotes the recovery of the body after OC surgery but also can be combined with chemotherapy and immunotherapy to synergistically treat advanced OC and enhance treatment efficacy. In addition,the formula can also alleviate various adverse reactions caused by chemotherapy,with high safety,improve patients' quality of life,prolong survival,and optimize tumor control effects. Based on the above analysis,this article elaborated on the current clinical research status of Guizhi Fulingwan combined with Western medicine in the treatment of OC and proposed suggestions and improvements to address the shortcomings in current clinical research,so as to provide reference for the clinical application of this formula in the treatment of OC and the construction of a combined traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment model.
3.Effect of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula on malignant biological behaviors of hepatocellulars carcinoma HepG2 cells by regulating Akt/MDM2/P53 signaling pathway
Jing LOU ; Lei ZHAO ; Yanjie ZHU ; Shuaiqiang YUAN ; Fei WANG ; Hangzhou ZHANG ; Jiaojiao XU ; Xiaoke YU ; Liufa HOU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2024;50(6):1654-1663
Objective:To discuss the effect of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula on the malignant biological behaviors of the hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells by requlating protein kinase B(Akt)/murine double minute 2(MDM2)/P53 signaling pathway.Methods:The HepG2 cells were treated with 0,0.05,0.10,0.20,0.40,0.80,1.60,3.20,and 6.40 g·mL-1 Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula for 48 h.CCK-8 method was used to detect the survival rates of the HepG2 cells in various groups,and the concentrations of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula for the subsequent experiments were screened.The HepG2 cells were divided into control group,low dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula group(0.2 g·mL-1),medium dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula group(0.4 g·mL-1),high dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula group(0.8 g·mL-1),SC79 group(8 mg·L-1 SC79),and high dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula+SC79 group(0.8 g·mL-1 Fuzheng Ruijian Anticancer Formula+8 mg·L-1 SC79).CCK-8 method was used to detect the proliferation activities of the HepG2 cells in various groups;clone formation assay was used to detect the clone formation rates of the HepG2 cells in various groups;flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptotic rates of the HepG2 cells in various groups;Transwell chamber assay was used to detect the numbers of migration and invasion HepG2 cells in various groups;Western blotting method was used to detect the expression levels of proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA),cysteine aspartate specific proteinase(Caspase-3),matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)-2,MMP-9,phosphorylated Akt(p-Akt),phosphorylated MDM2(p-MDM2),and P53 proteins in the HepG2 cells in various groups.Results:As the increasing of concentrations of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula(0,0.05,0.10,0.20,0.40,0.80,1.60,3.20,and 6.40 g·mL-1),the surival rates of the HepG2 cells were gradually decreased(P<0.05),and 0.2,0.4,and 0.8 g·mL-1 Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula were selected for the subsequent experiments.The CCK-8 assay results showed that compared with control group,the proliferation activities of the HepG2 cells in low,medium,and high doses of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula groups were significantly decreased(P<0.05),in a dose-dependent manner,while the proliferation activity of the cells in SC79 group was significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with high dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula group,the proliferation activity of the HepG2 cells in high dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula+SC79 group was significantly increased(P<0.05).The clone formation assay results showed that compared with control group,the clone formation rates of the HepG2 cells in low,medium,and high doses of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula groups were significantly decreased(P<0.05)in a dose-dependent manner,while the clone formation rate of the cells in SC79 group was significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with high dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula group,the clone formation rate of the cells in high dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula+SC79 group was significantly increased(P<0.05).The flow cytometry results showed that compared with control group,the apoptotic rates of the HepG2 cells in low,medium,and high doses of Fuzheng Ruijian Anticancer Formula groups were significantly increased(P<0.05)in a dose-dependent manner,while the apoptotic rate of the cells in SC79 group was significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with high dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula group,the apoptotic rate of the cells in high dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula+SC79 group was significantly decreased(P<0.05).The Transwell chamber assay results showed that compared with control group,the numbers of migration and invasion HepG2 cells in low,medium,and high doses of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula groups were significantly decreased(P<0.05)in a dose-dependent manner,while the numbers of migration and invasion cells in SC79 group were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with high dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula group,the numbers of migration and invasion HepG2 cells in high dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula+SC79 group were significantly increased(P<0.05).The Western blotting results showed that compared with control group,the expression levels of PCNA,MMP-2,MMP-9,p-Akt,and p-MDM2 proteins in the cells in low,medium,and high doses of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula groups were significantly decreased(P<0.05)in a dose-dependent manner,while the expression levels of Caspase-3 and P53 proteins were significantly increased(P<0.05)in a dose-dependent manner,while the expression levels of PCNA,MMP-2,MMP-9,p-Akt,and p-MDM2 proteins in the cells in SC79 group were significantly increased(P<0.05),and the expression levels of Caspase-3 and P53 proteins were significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with high dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula group,the expression levels of PCNA,MMP-2,MMP-9,p-Akt,and p-MDM2 proteins in the cells in high dose of Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula+SC79 group were significantly increased(P<0.05),while the expression levels of Caspase-3 and P53 proteins were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion:Fuzheng Ruanjian Anticancer Formula may inhibit the proliferation,migration,and invasion of the HepG2 cells and promote the apoptosis,and its mechanism may be related to suppressing the Akt/MDM2 signaling pathway and upregulating the P53 proteim expression.
4.Clinical Predominance Disease of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Ping WANG ; Fengyun WANG ; Yu LAN ; Lingyun ZHANG ; Xiaoqing LI ; Kun WANG ; Xiujing SUN ; Zhanfeng YAN ; Xiulan ZHANG ; Demin LI ; Hongmei WU ; Xiaohong LI ; Xiaoke LI ; Jianqin YANG ; Dawei ZOU ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Xudong TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(12):199-208
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a frequently and commonly occurring disease in clinic. In recent decades, with the development in pathophysiology and drug researches, modern medicine has achieved remarkable progress and results in diagnosis and treatment. However, the treatments for non-erosive reflux disease, refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease, proton pump inhibitor resistance, overlap of disease symptoms, and extraesophageal symptoms are limited and ineffective. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was widely used in clinical practice, which has been proved effective in relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life. Sponsored by China Association of Chinese Medicine (CACM) and undertaken by the Spleen and Stomach Disease Branch of CACM, "the 12th Youth Salon of Clinical Predominance Disease Series (GERD)" invited 18 authoritative digestive experts of TCM and western medicine to discuss "the difficulties of clinical diagnosis and treatment of GERD and TCM advantages". The focus issues such as modern medical diagnosis and treatment achievements and contributions, improvement and maintenance of symptoms, response to overlapping disease symptoms, reduction and withdrawal of acid suppressors, and treatment of extra-esophageal symptoms were discussed in depth. TCM and western medicine exchanged and complemented each other's strengths, combing the difficulties of modern medical diagnosis and treatment, which clarified the positioning and advantages of TCM and provided guidance for clinical and scientific research.
5.Correlations between genomic and transcriptome characteristics and immune in hepatocellular carcinoma
Journal of International Oncology 2022;49(5):302-306
Hepatocellular carcinoma is a common malignant tumor in China, and its global incidence continues to rise and the mortality rate is high. Aberrations in the liver genome lead to malignant transformation of cells and the development of hepatocellular carcinoma, which are also potential therapeutic targets. Different immune cell components in the hepatocellular carcinoma microenvironment, such as tumor-associated macrophages, neutrophils, can promote tumor progression, and cytotoxic T lymphocytes can destroy tumor cells. Different characteristic gene phenotypes in cells can promote or inhibit immune tolerance, which can explain the potential reasons for the sensitivity or resistance of hepatocellular carcinoma patients to immunotherapy, and provide a reference for the exploration of new immunotherapy targets. Further deepening the understanding of the genomic and transcriptomic features in hepatocellular carcinoma and its correlation with immunotherapy can provide new ideas for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
6.A multicenter research on validation and improvement of the intelligent verification criteria for routine urinalysis
Li WANG ; Xiaoke HAO ; Dagan YANG ; Li JIANG ; Chengming SUN ; Weifeng SHI ; Yong WU ; Wei WU ; Jiayun LIU ; Weiyi XU ; Juan ZHANG ; Liping YANG ; Lijuan JIANG ; Jinling YUAN ; Jing JIN ; Gangqiang WANG ; Qian YU ; Zhigang XIONG ; Chenyu WANG ; Shuna JIANG ; Jinfeng LIAO ; Bei HE ; Wei CUI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2020;43(8):794-801
Objective:A multi-center and large sample volume study was conducted on the verification and improvement of the early established criteria for intelligent routine urinalysis validation (including the microscopic review rules and manual validation rules, referred to as intelligent criteria for short), in order to improve the clinical application of this intelligent criteria.Methods:A total of 31 456 urine specimens were collected from the inpatients and outpatients in six hospitals in China, from March to September 2019. Firstly, 3105 specimens were analyzed for preliminary verification and improvement of the intelligent criteria based on the results of the microscopic examination and manual validation. Secondly, 28 351 specimens were used to verify the clinical application of the improved intelligent criteria. All samples were manually validated as reference.Results:The approval inconsistency rate of the manual validation rules in the original intelligent criteria was 8.59% (202/2 352), and the interception inconsistency rate was 8.84% (208/2 352). The false negative rate and the microscopic review rate of the microscopic review rules were similar to the previous results. Based on an in-depth analysis of big data and the discussions by senior technicians from eight hospitals, one microscopic review rules and four manual validation rules were added, meanwhile two manual validation rule was deleted. The manual validation standards were unified. Finally, the intelligent criteria was improved. Based on the improved intelligent criteria, for microscopic review rules, the false positive rate, false negative rate (misdiagnosis rate), and microscopic review rate did not change significantly, which were 14.72% (457/3 105), 4.06% (126/3 105), and 24.73% (768/3 105), respectively. The approval inconsistency rate and the interception inconsistency rate of manual validation rules were both reduced to 0; the total manual validation rate of the intelligent criteria was 50.89% (1 580/3 105), and the auto-validation rate was 49.11% (1 525/3 105). The large sample volume verification results were consistent with the preliminary verification results of the improved intelligent criteria.Conclusion:This multi-center and large sample volume study had shown that the improved intelligent criteria had better clinical performance.
7.Evaluation of pathogenicity of Acinetobacter venetum by using Caenorhabditis elegans
Yu LI ; Xueyan WANG ; Xiaoke HU ; Mengdi YANG ; Huan LUO ; Jing LIANG ; Longfei LI ; Jinping ZHAO ; Jie BI ; Bin CHEN ; Rugang WANG
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2019;31(11):1086-1090
Objective:
To evaluate the pathogenicity of Acinetobacter venetum(Av),which is expected to be used as an environmental remediation agent,using Caenorhabditis elegans(C.elegans).
Methods:
The C.elegans were cultured on the media loaded with E.coli OP50 and Av,respectively. The pathogenicity of Av was evaluated by observing the effects of Av on the growth,movement,digestive function,lifespan and reproduction of C.elegans,compared with that of another evaluation system according to NY 1109-2017 General Biosafety Standard for Microbial Fertilizers.
Results:
By C. elegans system,it was found that the body length,width,head thrash frequency,body bending frequency and average lifespan [(13.5±0.4)d vs.(13.7±0.4)d] of adult nematodes in the Av group were not significantly different from those in the OP50 group(all P>0.05);while the average time of defecation cycle in the Av group shortened,the total number of progenies in the Av group increased by 18.7%(all P<0.05). According to NY1109-2017 General Biosafety Standard for Microbial Fertilizers,it was found that the oral LD50 values for both male and female mice were more than 10 g/kgbw,which was practically non-toxic;the pathogenicity test of acute intraperitoneal injection showed that the animals did not have signs of poisoning,deaths or any abnormalities in gross anatomy;Av had no irritation to damaged skin and eyes of rabbits;the hemolysis test was negative;Av was sensitive to seven antibiotics and was medium to one antibiotic.
Conclusion
Av is not pathogenic. C. elegans can be used in early screening for the pathogenicity of environmental remediation agents.
8.EPhrinB2-modified mesenchymal stem cells help repair brain injury in a rat model of cerebral palsy
Min ZHU ; Yue ZHANG ; Jian TANG ; Senjie DU ; Yu HUA ; Dalin FU ; Fen LU ; Hongying LI ; Xiaoke ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2018;40(11):814-820
Objective To investigate any protective effect of transplanting EPhrinB2-modified bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells ( BMSCs) with a rat model of cerebral palsy. Methods BMSCs were isolated and cultured, then further modified by lentivirus-mediated transfection of the EPhrinB2 gene. Ninety-six Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a sham group, a solvent control group ( PBS group) , an empty lentivirus group ( EGFP group) and an EPhrinB2 recombinant lentivirus group ( EPhrinB2 group) , each of 24. A model of cerebral palsy was estab-lished in the rats of the PBS, EGFP and EPhrinB2 groups using hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Seven days after the operation, the lateral ventricles of the PBS, EGFP and EPhrinB2 group mice were injected with phosphate-buff-ered saline solution, BMSCs or EPhrinB2-modified BMSCs respectively. EPhrinB2 protein expression in the hippo-campus was detected using immunohistochemistry 28 days after the operation. The neuron density in the CA1 region of the hippocampus was observed using hematoxylin and eosin staining, and any apoptosis of hippocampal neurons was detected using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling. The expression of nestin and CD31 in the hippocampus was observed using immunofluorescence assays. Morris water maze testing was also conducted to e-valuate changes in learning and memory ability. Results Compared with the other 3 groups, a significant increase in the expression of protein EPhrinB2 was observed in the hippocampuses of the EPhrinB2 group rats. The pathologi-cal changes in the hippocampus among the EPhrinB2 group were significantly less severe than those in the PBS and EGFP groups. The rate of apoptosis in the hippocampuses of the EPhrinB2 group was significantly lower than that of the other groups. Immunofluorescence showed that nestin- and CD31-positive cells were significantly more numerous in the EPhrinB2 group than in the others. In the water maze the average latency of the EPhrinB2 group was signifi-cantly shorter than those of the other groups. Conclusion Lentiviral-mediated EPhrinb2 transfection of BMSCs into the hippocampus can promote EPhrinB2 gene expression, promote angiogenesis and neuron differentiation, inhibit ap-optosis and accelerate the repair of injured nerves.
9.Clinical characteristics of immune tolerance in pediatric liver transplantation recipients
Yu NING ; Mingman ZHANG ; Chunbao GUO ; Quan KANG ; Yingcun LI ; Yan TANG ; Xiaoke DAI ; Yuhua DENG ; Juan WU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2017;23(10):659-662
Objective To study the clinical characteristics of immune tolerance after liver transplantation in children and to identify possible predictors.Methods The clinical data of 37 pediatric patients who underwent liver transplantation between April 2006 and April 2014 at the Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into the no-drug (n =4),single-drug (n =16) and multi-drug (n =17) groups according to the status of their current immunosuppressant medications.The possible predictive factors were screened based on their clinical data,and statistical analysis was performed.Results The 37 liver transplantation recipients included 16 males (43.2%) and 21 females (56.8%).The factors that differed among the groups included age at transplantation and the levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) of the transplant recipients.Age,ALT level,and AST level of the transplant recipients were significantly different between the single-drug group and the multi-drug group (all P < 0.05).However,only the ALT Ievel was significantly different (P < 0.05) between the no-drug group and the multi-drug group.No significant differences were found in the various other factors between the no-drug and single-drug groups.Conclusion The age of the recipient at transplantation was a predictive factor affecting clinical immune tolerance in pediatric liver transplantation,while ALT and AST levels were potential predictors of postoperative immune tolerance.
10.Feasibility of simultaneous cardiac catheterization and 2D echocardiogram in the measurement of right rentricular pressure-volume loops
Xiaoke SHANG ; Rong LU ; Shuna XIAO ; Changdong ZHANG ; Qiu QIU ; Xi YU ; Yousan CHEN ; Lijun WANG ; Liang ZHONG ; Gangcheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2015;(11):626-630
Objective To investigate the feasibility of the simultaneous measurement of right ventricular pressure-volume loops by cardiac catheterization and 2D electrocardiogram. Methods Patients referred for pulmonary hypertension underwent right heart catheterization in our hospital between June 1st, 2015 and June 1st, 2017 are to be enrolled in this study. The right ventricular volume was measured simultaneously by catheter and electrocardiogram. The pressure-volume loops were constructed by the parameters of the pressure and volume in the same cardiac cycle. Results The study completed in four cases and their pressure-volume loops were drawn. The obtained images were irregular and there was no relationship among them. As a result, the construction was a failure. Conclusions The construction of the right ventricular pressure-volume loops of pulmonary hypertension patients by simultaneous catheterization and 2D electrocardiogram is difficult to overcome the technology defects.


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