1.Mechanisms of Core Compound Formula and Compatibility of Traditional Chinese Medicine Components for Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Atrophic Gastritis Based on Huazhuo Jiedu Therapy
Fan GAO ; Xiaoxuan MO ; Fengyue XU ; Jiaye TIAN ; Xinmeng ZHAO ; Jianming JIANG ; Qiuhong GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(21):51-64
ObjectiveTo reveal the compatibility rules of the core compound formula and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) components for prevention and treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) by Huazhuo Jiedu (turbidity-resolving and detoxifying) therapy through uniform design in view of the potential regulatory pathway of endogenous turbid-toxin retention in CAG, elucidate the potential pathway by which the compound formulas regulate the Wnt/β-catenin-connexin 43 (CX43) signaling axis, demonstrated the efficacy enhancement and toxicity attenuation among the components, thus providing experimental evidence for the scientific application of multi-component, multi-target compatibility in TCM compound formulas. MethodsA mouse model of CAG was established with N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU). Sixty mice were randomly allocated into 5 groups (n=12 per group): blank control, model, low-dose Huazhuo Jiedu core compound formula (HXFF-L, 4.004 g·kg-1), high-dose Huazhuo Jiedu core compound formula (HXFF-H, 8.008 g·kg-1), and positive control (folic acid at 11 mg·kg-1 + vitamin B12 at 14 mg·kg-1). The therapeutic efficacy and molecular mechanism of the core compound formula were evaluated by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, Alcian blue-periodic acid-Schiff (AB-PAS) staining, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), immunofluorescence assay, and Western blot. The chemical components of the core compound formula were detected and effective components were screened by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS). Another 120 mice were randomized into blank control, model, and 8 HXFF component-combination groups with different dosages (uniform design groups 1-8, n=12 per group). A uniform design was adopted, with pathological scores of mouse gastric tissue as well as serum levels of pepsinogen Ⅰ (PGⅠ), pepsinogen Ⅱ (PGⅡ), and gastrin 17 (GAS17) set as dependent variables. Multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to predict the optimal proportion of core components in the compound formula and explore its compatibility rules. ResultsPharmacodynamic validation showed that compared with the blank control group, the model group had decreased gastric weight index (P<0.01) and increased pathological damage score and inflammatory factor levels (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, these indicators were reversed in the HXFF-L, HXFF-H, and positive control groups (P<0.05, P<0.01). Immunofluorescence results showed that CX43 expression was downregulated in the model group compared with the blank control group (P<0.01) and upregulated in the HXFF-H and positive control groups compared with the model group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Western blot results showed that compared with the blank control group, the model group demonstrated upregulated protein levels of Wnt and β-catenin in the gastric tissue (P<0.01). Compared with those in the model group, the protein level of Wnt was downregulated in the HXFF-L, HXFF-H, and positive control groups (P<0.05, P<0.01), while that of β-catenin was downregulated only in the HXFF-H group (P<0.05). A total of 25 compounds were identified in the core compound formula, including 9 from Coptidis Rhizoma, 10 from Pogostemonis Herba, 2 from Scorpio, and 4 from Lilii Bulbus. According to the category and origin of compounds, Coptidis Rhizoma alkaloids, Pogostemonis Herba volatile oils, Scorpio peptides, and Lilii Bulbus alkaloids were finally selected for component research. The predicted optimal combination of TCM components was as follows: Coptidis Rhizoma alkaloids at 75 mg·kg-1, Pogostemonis Herba volatile oils at 2.25 mg·kg-1, Scorpio protein extract at 90 mg·kg-1, and Lilii Bulbus alkaloids at 9 mg·kg-1. Coptidis Rhizoma alkaloids, Scorpio protein extract, Pogostemonis Herba volatile oils, and Lilii Bulbus alkaloids can ameliorate pathological lesions of the gastric tissue. Scorpio protein extract exerted positive regulatory effects on the gastric function, while Pogostemonis Herba volatile oils and Lilii Bulbus alkaloids showed negative correlations with partial gastric function indicators. Further investigations are required to clarify their dose-effect relationships and safety profiles. ConclusionThis study, for the first time, predicts the optimal proportion and synergistic regulatory mechanism of the core compound formula of Huazhuo Jiedu therapy, revealing the synergistic compatibility logic of its components. It provides a novel strategy for the precise TCM treatment of CAG and the modern development of compound formulas.
2.Mechanisms of Core Compound Formula and Compatibility of Traditional Chinese Medicine Components for Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Atrophic Gastritis Based on Huazhuo Jiedu Therapy
Fan GAO ; Xiaoxuan MO ; Fengyue XU ; Jiaye TIAN ; Xinmeng ZHAO ; Jianming JIANG ; Qiuhong GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(21):51-64
ObjectiveTo reveal the compatibility rules of the core compound formula and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) components for prevention and treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) by Huazhuo Jiedu (turbidity-resolving and detoxifying) therapy through uniform design in view of the potential regulatory pathway of endogenous turbid-toxin retention in CAG, elucidate the potential pathway by which the compound formulas regulate the Wnt/β-catenin-connexin 43 (CX43) signaling axis, demonstrated the efficacy enhancement and toxicity attenuation among the components, thus providing experimental evidence for the scientific application of multi-component, multi-target compatibility in TCM compound formulas. MethodsA mouse model of CAG was established with N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU). Sixty mice were randomly allocated into 5 groups (n=12 per group): blank control, model, low-dose Huazhuo Jiedu core compound formula (HXFF-L, 4.004 g·kg-1), high-dose Huazhuo Jiedu core compound formula (HXFF-H, 8.008 g·kg-1), and positive control (folic acid at 11 mg·kg-1 + vitamin B12 at 14 mg·kg-1). The therapeutic efficacy and molecular mechanism of the core compound formula were evaluated by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, Alcian blue-periodic acid-Schiff (AB-PAS) staining, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), immunofluorescence assay, and Western blot. The chemical components of the core compound formula were detected and effective components were screened by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS). Another 120 mice were randomized into blank control, model, and 8 HXFF component-combination groups with different dosages (uniform design groups 1-8, n=12 per group). A uniform design was adopted, with pathological scores of mouse gastric tissue as well as serum levels of pepsinogen Ⅰ (PGⅠ), pepsinogen Ⅱ (PGⅡ), and gastrin 17 (GAS17) set as dependent variables. Multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to predict the optimal proportion of core components in the compound formula and explore its compatibility rules. ResultsPharmacodynamic validation showed that compared with the blank control group, the model group had decreased gastric weight index (P<0.01) and increased pathological damage score and inflammatory factor levels (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, these indicators were reversed in the HXFF-L, HXFF-H, and positive control groups (P<0.05, P<0.01). Immunofluorescence results showed that CX43 expression was downregulated in the model group compared with the blank control group (P<0.01) and upregulated in the HXFF-H and positive control groups compared with the model group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Western blot results showed that compared with the blank control group, the model group demonstrated upregulated protein levels of Wnt and β-catenin in the gastric tissue (P<0.01). Compared with those in the model group, the protein level of Wnt was downregulated in the HXFF-L, HXFF-H, and positive control groups (P<0.05, P<0.01), while that of β-catenin was downregulated only in the HXFF-H group (P<0.05). A total of 25 compounds were identified in the core compound formula, including 9 from Coptidis Rhizoma, 10 from Pogostemonis Herba, 2 from Scorpio, and 4 from Lilii Bulbus. According to the category and origin of compounds, Coptidis Rhizoma alkaloids, Pogostemonis Herba volatile oils, Scorpio peptides, and Lilii Bulbus alkaloids were finally selected for component research. The predicted optimal combination of TCM components was as follows: Coptidis Rhizoma alkaloids at 75 mg·kg-1, Pogostemonis Herba volatile oils at 2.25 mg·kg-1, Scorpio protein extract at 90 mg·kg-1, and Lilii Bulbus alkaloids at 9 mg·kg-1. Coptidis Rhizoma alkaloids, Scorpio protein extract, Pogostemonis Herba volatile oils, and Lilii Bulbus alkaloids can ameliorate pathological lesions of the gastric tissue. Scorpio protein extract exerted positive regulatory effects on the gastric function, while Pogostemonis Herba volatile oils and Lilii Bulbus alkaloids showed negative correlations with partial gastric function indicators. Further investigations are required to clarify their dose-effect relationships and safety profiles. ConclusionThis study, for the first time, predicts the optimal proportion and synergistic regulatory mechanism of the core compound formula of Huazhuo Jiedu therapy, revealing the synergistic compatibility logic of its components. It provides a novel strategy for the precise TCM treatment of CAG and the modern development of compound formulas.
3.Endothelial cell proliferation and extracellular matrix-related pathways regulate pulmonary arterial hypertension in rat models
Xiaoxuan LU ; Lina GUO ; Hong ZHANG ; Wanlu SONG ; Yufei HU ; Peiran YANG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(6):770-776
Objective To identify mechanisms regulating disease progression in rat models of pulmonary arterial hy-pertension(PAH).Methods Rat PAH models were established using subcutaneous monocrotaline(MCT)injec-tion and the SU5416/hypoxia(SU/Hx)method.Transcriptomic sequencing of lung tissues was performed to identify gene expression and pathway alterations in PAH rats,followed by a comparative analysis with transcriptomic data of patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension(IPAH)in NCBI database.Results Inflammatory-related genes such as CXCL9,CCL24,and SECTM1 were upregulated in both PAH rat models and IPAH patient lungs,while genes such as DGKG and DOCK9 were downregulated(P<0.05).Pathways related to endothelial cell proliferation regulation and extracellular matrix(ECM)remodeling were significantly upregulated(P<0.05).Conclusions The imbalance in endothelial cell proliferation and abnormal ECM remodeling may collectively contribute to PAH pathogenesis.Further exploration of these signaling pathways may provide deep in-sights for early diagnosis and targeted therapy of PAH.
4.Party building forges the"heart-shaping"science popularization brand for coronary heart disease
Haizhen CHEN ; Minzhou ZHANG ; Xiaoxuan ZHANG ; Liheng GUO
Modern Hospital 2025;25(7):998-1001
As the core force in medical services,healthcare professionals are key stakeholders in implementing the Healthy China strategy,strengthening public health awareness,and improving national health literacy.They must actively shoul-der the social responsibility of science communication.In the face of the rising mortality rate of coronary heart disease(CHD),they are obligated to scientifically disseminate relevant health knowledge to the public.This article takes the Fifth Internal Medi-cine Party Branch of the Second Clinical General Party Branch at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine(Dade Road Main Campus)as a typical case to explore how Party building can create the"Heart-Shaping"science popularization brand for CHD.The Party branch plays a leading and exemplary role by organizing resources and uniting Party members.Through cross-media integration,innovative content formats,and other methods,it fosters a strong atmosphere of science popularization under Party leadership,encouraging medical staff to break away from tradition and pioneer a diversified model of CHD science communication,successfully establishing the"Heart-Shaping"brand.Additionally,it meticulously cultivates a professional sci-ence communication team,achieving synergistic progress in both Party building and CHD science popularization.This provides replicable and practical innovative experience for Party building-driven CHD science communication,highlighting the unique ad-vantages of Party building in enhancing the effectiveness of CHD science popularization and promoting the integration of Party work and professional services.
5.Daidzein ameliorate LPS-induced inflammatory response and tight junction injury in mammary epithelial cells of dairy cows
Xiaoxuan WANG ; Xin RAN ; Kefei LI ; Yu CAO ; Wenjin GUO ; Shoupeng FU ; Juxiong LIU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(6):1280-1287,1295
Mastitis is one of the common and prevalent diseases in dairy cows,and the natural prod-uct daidzein is a kind of natural flavonoids with a wide range of pharmacological and anti-inflam-matory effects.However,the effect of daidzein on mastitis in dairy cows has not been reported.Therefore,in this study,we explored the effects of daidzein on LPS-induced inflammatory response and tight junction damage in dairy mammary epithelial cells Firstly,we pretreated the MAC-T cell line using different concentrations of daidzein,and it was clarified that daidzein below 200 μmol/L had no effect on the cell activity.Next,we examined the production of pro-inflammatory mediators in LPS-stimulated MAC-T cell lines using qRT-PCR,and clarified that daidzein could reduce the production of pro-inflammatory mediators in a concentration-dependent manner.Subsequently,af-ter the expression of Occludin,Claudin3 and ZO-1 was detected by immunofluorescence and West-ern Blot,it was clear that daidzein could alleviate MAC-T cell intercellular tight junction injury.Fi-nally,it was demonstrated that daidzein significantly inhibited LPS-induced activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway within MAC-T using network pharmacological analysis and Western Blot.The above results suggest that daidzein can inhibit LPS-induced inflammatory response and tight junc-tion damage in mammary epithelial cells of cows by suppressing the activation of NF-κB signaling pathway.The present study provides a theoretical basis for the alleviation of mastitis by natural products and further expands the pharmacological effects of daidzein.
6.Level of vitamin D in children with cholestatic liver disease and its clinical features
Ziyun GUO ; Lina DU ; Xiaoxuan XIE ; Yan YANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(1):99-103
ObjectiveTo investigate vitamin D level in children with cholestatic liver disease, and to provide a theoretical basis for vitamin D supplementation therapy in children with this disease. MethodsA total of 116 children with cholestatic liver disease who attended Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, for the first time from January 2022 to January 2024 were enrolled and divided into groups for comparison based on sex, age, vitamin D supplementation dose, course of the disease, and etiology. The data on the serum level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OH-D) and related biochemical parameters were collected to assess the correlation between vitamin D level and biochemical parameters. The chi-square test or the Fisher’s exact test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups, and the Spearman rank correlation test was used for correlation analysis. ResultsAmong the 116 children, 76 (65.5%) had vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency. The children with vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency accounted for 65.7% (46/70) among boys and 65.2% (30/46) among girls, with no significant difference between boys and girls (χ2=0.003, P=0.956). The children with vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency accounted for 83.3% (25/30) among the children who had never received vitamin D supplementation, 58.7% (27/46) among the children with a daily supplementation dose of 500 IU, 64.3% (18/28) among the children with a daily supplementation dose of 700 IU, and 50.0% (6/12) among the children with a daily supplementation dose of>700 IU, and there was no significant difference between these groups (χ2=6.460, P=0.091). Comparison between the groups with different etiologies showed that the children with vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency accounted for 57.7% (15/26) in the infectious disease group, 66.7% (10/15) in the inherited metabolic disease group, 66.7% (6/9) in the drug-induced liver injury group, 100.0% (8/8) in the group with abnormal structure of the biliary system, and 63.8% (37/58) in the group with unknown etiology, and there was no significant difference between these groups (χ2=5.304, P=0.252). Comparison between the groups with different courses of the disease showed that the children with vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency accounted for 78.4% (29/37) in the<1 month group, 54.3% (25/46) in the 1 — 3 months group, 53.3% (8/15) in the 3 — 6 months group, and 77.8% (14/18) in the>6 months group, with no significant difference between these groups (χ2=7.432, P=0.059). Comparison between different age groups showed that compared with the infant group, the children group had a significantly higher proportion of children with vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency (χ2=9.504, P=0.018). The correlation analysis showed that serum aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase had no significant correlation with 25-OH-D (P>0.05); serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) (r=-0.286, P=0.002), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) (r=-0.248, P=0.007), total bilirubin (TBil) (r=-0.353, P<0.001), direct bilirubin (DBil) (r=-0.299, P=0.001), and total bile acid (r=-0.236, P=0.011) were negatively correlated with 25-OH-D, while serum calcium (r=0.263, P=0.004) and phosphorus (r=0.385, P<0.001) were positively correlated with 25-OH-D. ConclusionMost children with cholestatic liver disease have vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, and the increase in serum ALP, GGT, TBil, DBil or total bile acid and the reduction in calcium or phosphorus may suggest vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency.
7.Research on the effectiveness of health information dissemination via the “Shanghai CDC” WeChat public account
Ying GUO ; Xiaoxuan WANG ; Wen XIA ; Xiaoyan HUANG ; Xuanmeng HU ; Qi SHEN ; Chen DONG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(2):179-183
ObjectiveTo explore the effectiveness of health information dissemination and its influencing factors using the "Shanghai CDC" WeChat public account as a case study, providing references for public health institutions to optimize the use of official new media platforms for effective publicity. MethodsA total of 1 030 headline articles published on the "Shanghai CDC" WeChat public account between 2016 and 2019 were analyzed using content analysis and non-parametric tests to examine the impact of factors such as titles and content categories. ResultsFrom 2016 to 2019, the number of WeChat public account followers increased by 280 000, with the articles accumulating over 8.8 million views. The median (P25, P75) open rate of articles was 5.90% (3.69%, 10.31%), and the median (P25, P75) sharing and forwarding rate was 6.60% (4.25%, 9.17%). Factors such as the use of first- and second-person pronouns, degree adverbs, negative adverbs, explicit viewpoints, and title length all significantly affected the open rate of articles, with OR (95%CI) values of 0.175 (0.041‒0.756), 32.606 (2.350‒452.432), 4.079 (1.093‒15.230), 0.106 (0.028‒0.409), and 1.184 (1.063‒1.319),respectively (all P<0.05). In terms of content, statistical significant differences in dissemination effectiveness were observed across article categories and themes (P<0.05). In terms of article categories, articles related to news hotspots and service information had higher open rates of 9.58% and 14.00%, respectively. These two types of articles also obtained higher sharing and forwarding rates of 7.65% and 9.16%, respectively. In terms of article topics, compared with healthy life and health products, among the top four topics in terms of publication volume, the open rates of articles about infectious diseases and disease-causing biology and immunization programs were higher, accounting for 7.88% and 6.88%, respectively, with no significant difference in sharing and forwarding rates. ConclusionThe "Shanghai CDC" WeChat public account demonstrated good dissemination effectiveness. Enhancing article titles by increasing informational content and degree adverbs (e.g., "highly," "most," and "extremely") and negative adverbs (e.g., "no") can improve dissemination reach. Public health WeChat accounts should incorporate news hotspots or service information in their articles. While maintaining their strengths in disseminating knowledge on infectious diseases and immunization programs, they should also enhance public education in other professional fields within their scope of responsibility to improve the overall dissemination impact of health information.
8.Party building forges the"heart-shaping"science popularization brand for coronary heart disease
Haizhen CHEN ; Minzhou ZHANG ; Xiaoxuan ZHANG ; Liheng GUO
Modern Hospital 2025;25(7):998-1001
As the core force in medical services,healthcare professionals are key stakeholders in implementing the Healthy China strategy,strengthening public health awareness,and improving national health literacy.They must actively shoul-der the social responsibility of science communication.In the face of the rising mortality rate of coronary heart disease(CHD),they are obligated to scientifically disseminate relevant health knowledge to the public.This article takes the Fifth Internal Medi-cine Party Branch of the Second Clinical General Party Branch at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine(Dade Road Main Campus)as a typical case to explore how Party building can create the"Heart-Shaping"science popularization brand for CHD.The Party branch plays a leading and exemplary role by organizing resources and uniting Party members.Through cross-media integration,innovative content formats,and other methods,it fosters a strong atmosphere of science popularization under Party leadership,encouraging medical staff to break away from tradition and pioneer a diversified model of CHD science communication,successfully establishing the"Heart-Shaping"brand.Additionally,it meticulously cultivates a professional sci-ence communication team,achieving synergistic progress in both Party building and CHD science popularization.This provides replicable and practical innovative experience for Party building-driven CHD science communication,highlighting the unique ad-vantages of Party building in enhancing the effectiveness of CHD science popularization and promoting the integration of Party work and professional services.
9.Daidzein ameliorate LPS-induced inflammatory response and tight junction injury in mammary epithelial cells of dairy cows
Xiaoxuan WANG ; Xin RAN ; Kefei LI ; Yu CAO ; Wenjin GUO ; Shoupeng FU ; Juxiong LIU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(6):1280-1287,1295
Mastitis is one of the common and prevalent diseases in dairy cows,and the natural prod-uct daidzein is a kind of natural flavonoids with a wide range of pharmacological and anti-inflam-matory effects.However,the effect of daidzein on mastitis in dairy cows has not been reported.Therefore,in this study,we explored the effects of daidzein on LPS-induced inflammatory response and tight junction damage in dairy mammary epithelial cells Firstly,we pretreated the MAC-T cell line using different concentrations of daidzein,and it was clarified that daidzein below 200 μmol/L had no effect on the cell activity.Next,we examined the production of pro-inflammatory mediators in LPS-stimulated MAC-T cell lines using qRT-PCR,and clarified that daidzein could reduce the production of pro-inflammatory mediators in a concentration-dependent manner.Subsequently,af-ter the expression of Occludin,Claudin3 and ZO-1 was detected by immunofluorescence and West-ern Blot,it was clear that daidzein could alleviate MAC-T cell intercellular tight junction injury.Fi-nally,it was demonstrated that daidzein significantly inhibited LPS-induced activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway within MAC-T using network pharmacological analysis and Western Blot.The above results suggest that daidzein can inhibit LPS-induced inflammatory response and tight junc-tion damage in mammary epithelial cells of cows by suppressing the activation of NF-κB signaling pathway.The present study provides a theoretical basis for the alleviation of mastitis by natural products and further expands the pharmacological effects of daidzein.
10.Application of information-based risk communication in primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases:a scoping review
Yujia JIN ; Hu JIANG ; Xiaoxuan WANG ; Jingna YI ; Yongxia MEI ; Zhiting GUO ; Zhenxiang ZHANG ; Beilei LIN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(8):1019-1024,后插1
Objective To review the application scope of risk communication based on eHealth technology in the primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases,so as to provide references for future research and application.Methods A systematic search was conducted in PubMed,Cochrane Library,Embase,Web of Science,CINAHL,PsycINFO,CNKI,Wanfang database,and SinoMed.The search time limit was from the establishment of databases to March 1,2024.The included literature was summarized and analyzed.Results A total of 24 articles were included.The forms of eHealth technology applied in risk communication for primary prevention of cardiovascular include online websites,computerized decision support systems,electronic health records,mobile applications,email,telephone,and text messages.The functions include risk assessment,risk notification,personalized advice,risk tracking and reminders.The outcome indicators include risk perception,physiological indicators,lifestyle and behavior,psychological indicators,feasibility evaluation,decision correlation,doctor-patient communication,intention,risk score,and physician drug prescription.Conclusion The use of eHealth technology in risk communication of cardiovascular diseases has potential value in improving patients'risk perception and promoting healthy behaviors.It is necessary to continuously improve the functions of eHealth technology and enhance its precision and intelligence,so as to better meet the needs of medical staff and patients and promote the efficient implementation of primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

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