1.LIU Fengbin's Experience in Treating Autoimmune Liver Disease with the Method of Nourishing Yin and Removing Stasis Based on Stage
Xiling YANG ; Qiuhong YONG ; Chaoyuan HUANG ; Lina ZHAO ; Yiyuan ZHENG ; Chong PENG ; Kunhai ZHUANG ;
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(7):674-679
This paper summarizes Professor LIU Fengbin's clinical experience in treating autoimmune liver disease (AILD) using the method of nourishing yin and removing stasis based on stage differentiation. He believes that the pathogenesis of AILD generally involves both deficiency in essence and excess in manifestation, with essence deficiency often presenting as liver and kidney yin deficiency, which may progress to spleen deficiency and yang deficiency over time. The excess manifestation commonly includes qi stagnation, blood stasis, damp-heat, and phlegm toxicity. Clinically, he advocates for the treatment principle of nourishing yin and removing stasis. On the foundation of nourishing liver and kidney yin, different pathological factors causing stasis are eliminated according to their nature. Treatment is also tailored to different stages of AILD. In the early and asymptomatic stages, liver qi stagnation and spleen deficiency are prominent, warranting a therapeutic approach of soothing the liver, regulating qi and strengthening the spleen. The modified Chaishao Qizhi Decoction (柴芍气滞汤) is used. During the symptomatic stage, pathogenic factors become more pronounced, often accompanied by a significant deficiency of vital qi, with damp-heat, water retention, and phlegm toxicity as key pathological features. The treatment should focus on strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness, using modified Sijunzi Decoction (四君子汤) combined with Yinchen Wuling Powder (茵陈五苓散). In the liver function decompensation stage, vital qi is severely deficient while pathogenic factors persist, with damp-heat, phlegm toxicity, and blood stasis obstructing the liver collaterals. Treatment should focus on nourishing blood, softening the liver, strengthening the spleen, and resolving stasis, using the modified Ruangan Yangxue Decoction (软肝养血汤). Throughout the treatment process, emphasis is placed on tonifying the liver and kidneys while protecting yin fluids.
2.Liu Fengbin's Experience in Intervening Hepatitis B-Related Liver Fibrosis with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Qiuhong YONG ; Chaoyuan HUANG ; Lina ZHAO ; Xiling YANG ; Yiyuan ZHENG ; Fengbin LIU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(7):1786-1791
Professor Liu Fengbin,a renowned traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)expert in Guangdong Province,specializes in treating digestive system disorders of hepatobiliary and splenic diseases with Chinese herbal medicine,and has accumulated extensive experience in intervening viral hepatitis type B and hepatitis B-related liver fibrosis.Professor Liu proposes that dampness,heat,stasis,toxin,and deficiency are the primary pathogenic factors of hepatitis B-related liver fibrosis.The disease is rooted in the liver,and is also closely related to the spleen and kidney and involves the gallbladder,stomach,and triple energizer.Based on TCM dialectical thinking and years of clinical practice,Professor Liu summarized the"eight methods for treating liver diseases"for intervening hepatitis B-related liver fibrosis with Chinese medicine,i.e.,method of activating the spleen and stomach,method of clearing heat and dispelling dampness,method of dispelling dampness and resolving turbidity,method of enriching yin and subduing fire,method of warming yang and tonifying the kidney,method of softening the liver and nourishing blood,method of activating blood circulation and softening hardness,and method of calming the mind and improving sleep.In clinical practice,these methods are flexibly combined based on patients'syndrome types and manifestations.Moreover,Professor Liu is skilled in using herbal groups having Lingnan medicinal characteristics,such as herbal group for clearing heat and removing toxin,and draining dampness to relieve jaundice which is composed of Mallotus Apelta Radix et Rhizoma,Abri Herba and Phyllanthi Urinariae Herba,herbal group for promoting digestion to remove food retention which is composed of Fermentum Rubrum,Crataegi Fructus and Hordei Fructus Germinatus,herbal group for removing blood and eliminating mass group which is composed of vinegar-processed Curcumae Rhizoma,vinegar-processed Trionycis Carapax and Eupolyphaga Steleophaga,and herbal group for protecting liver and lowering enzyme which is composed of Hoveniae Semen and Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus.Professor Liu's medication experience for intervening hepatitis B-related liver fibrosis will provide valuable references for TCM clinical practice in the management of liver diseases.
3.Expressions of miR-27a-3p mRNA and YAP1 mRNA in Breast Cancer and the Relationship With Clinicopathology and Survival Prognosis
Zhizhong LU ; Xiling LI ; Kai LI ; Siwei YANG ; Fuguo JIANG ; Shuai LI ; Haiyan SI ; Junmin LI ; Xiaoguang ZHAO
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2025;56(2):521-527
Objective To analyze the expression levels of miR-27a-3p mRNA and Yes-associated protein 1(YAP1)mRNA in breast cancer,and to explore their relationships with clinicopathological features and the survival prognosis of patients.Methods A total of 130 breast cancer patients who underwent mastectomy in our hospital between January 2019 and January 2021 were enrolled.The expression levels of miR-27a-3p and YAP1 mRNA in breast tumor tissues and adjacent normal breast tissues were assessed by qRT-PCR.Furthermore,the relationships between their expression and clinicopathological features,as well as the survival prognosis of patients,were investigated.Results Compared with adjacent normal breast tissues,the expression of miR-27a-3p mRNA in breast tumor tissues was lower(P<0.05),while that of YAP1 mRNA was higher(P<0.05).A negative correlation was observed between the expression of miR-27a-3p mRNA and YAP1 mRNA in breast tumor tissues(r=-0.456,P<0.05).The expression of miR-27a-3p mRNA was correlated with tumor diameter,histological grade,tumor staging by the TNM system,lymph node metastasis,and vascular invasion in patients with breast cancer(P<0.05).The YAP1 mRNA expression was correlated with histological grade,tumor staging by the TNM system,lymph node metastasis,and vascular invasion(P<0.05).Kaplan-Meier survival analysis revealed that the 3-year overall survival rate of the miR-27a-3p low-expression group was 71.60%(48/67),which was lower than the 91.50%(54/59)of the miR-27a-3p high-expression group(log-rank x2=8.211,P=0.004).The 3-year overall survival rate of the YAP1 high-expression group was 73.80%(45/61),lower than that of the YAP1 low-expression group(87.70%,57/65)(log-rank x2=4.429,P=0.035).Multivariate regression analysis indicated that lymph node metastasis(hazard ratio[HR]=1.409;95%CI,1.057-1.644;P=0.046),vascular invasion(HR=1.541;95%CI,1.076-1.869;P=0.045),low miR-27a-3p mRNA expression(HR=0.593;95%CI,0.388-0.925;P=0.018),and high YAP1 mRNA expression(HR=0.628;95%CI,0.405-0.912;P=0.022)were relevant factors affecting the 3-year overall survival of patients with breast cancer.Conclusion A significant downregulation of miR-27a-3p mRNA and upregulation of YAP1 mRNA are observed in breast tumor tissues.The low expression of miR-27a-3p mRNA and the high expression of YAP1 mRNA are associated with adverse clinicopathological features and poor survival prognosis,and are risk factors affecting the 3-year overall survival of patients with breast cancer.They show promise as new potential therapeutic targets for breast cancer.
4.Research progress on animal models for the evaluation of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
Jiahe ZHANG ; Wang ZHU ; Danting SHEN ; Xiling YANG ; Fengbin LIU ; Qiuke HOU
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2024;32(2):238-247
Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders,of which diarrhea-predominant IBS(IBS-D)accounts for the largest proportion.The pathogenesis of IBS-D is complicated and diverse,and there is currently a lack of clinically effective drugs.The establishment of animal models is an essential tool for further studies of the disease mechanisms,evaluation of clinical efficacy,and drug development,and the preparation and evaluation standards of models are important factors affecting the quality of the research.Based on the currently accepted pathogenesis of IBS-D and the previous modeling experience of our research group,this review systematically summarizes the evaluation method used in animal models of IBS-D in terms of diarrhea observation,visceral sensitivity tests,and intestinal motility tests,to provide a reference for future studies.
5.Bioactive neolignans and lignans from the roots of Paeonia lactiflora.
Huan XIA ; Jing-Fang ZHANG ; Ling-Yan WANG ; Gui-Yang XIA ; Ya-Nan WANG ; Yu-Zhuo WU ; Peng-Cheng LIN ; Liang XIONG ; Sheng LIN
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2022;20(3):210-214
Two new neolignans and one new lignan (1-3) were obtained from the roots of Paeonia lactiflora. Their structures were unambiguously elucidated based on extensive spectroscopic analysis, single-crystal X-ray crystallography, and the calculated and experimental electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectra. Compound 1 was a racemic mixture and successfully resolved into the anticipated enantiomers via chiral-phase HPLC. Compound 3 demonstrated moderate inhibitory activity against human carboxylesterase 2A1 (hCES2A1) with an IC50 value of 7.28 ± 0.94 μmol·-1.
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
;
Humans
;
Lignans/chemistry*
;
Paeonia
;
Plant Roots/chemistry*
;
Stereoisomerism
6.Association between primiparas’ willingness of a second child and cesarean section
Xiaofang XU ; Xiaohua LIU ; Jian YANG ; Bo YANG ; Xiling WANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(4):343-347
ObjectiveTo explore the impact of primiparas’ intention to have a second child on their delivery mode. MethodsDuring March 1st, 2019 and November 30th, 2020, the enrolled pregnant women were investigated by questionnaires at two points, first trimester pregnancy registration and post-natal visit at maternal and child healthcare community centers of Xuhui District. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association of willingness of a second birth and their mode of delivery. Results2 000 questionnaires were distributed and 1 664 valid questionnaires were analyzed. The overall cesarean delivery rate in nulliparous women was 40.08% (667/1 664), with 8.95% (149/1 664) of non-medical indication cesarean delivery. Multiple Logistic regression analysis of overall delivery rate showed that age, willingness to have more children in the future, plan of vaginal delivery at first questionnaire, and complications during pregnancy were associated with overall cesarean delivery rate, and women without the willingness to have more children in the future were more likely to undergo cesarean delivery (OR=1.350, 95%CI: 1.052-1.732). Age, whether to have a second child in the future, plan of vaginal delivery at first questionnaire, and complications during pregnancy were all factors associated with increased risks of non-medical indicated cesarean delivery, while women with no plan of a second child in the future had nearly 2 times of risk of non-medical indicated cesarean delivery (OR=1.909, 95%CI: 1.117-3.262). ConclusionThe mode of delivery is affected by many factors, among which willingness to have more children in the future is an important factor associated with increased risks of overall cesarean delivery and non-medical indicated cesarean delivery.
7.Correlation between quality of life and joint health status of adult hemophilia patients
Yanxue WANG ; Xiaojing XU ; Zhaohui YANG ; Gang WANG ; Xiling XIAO ; Xiaoxuan XIA ; Xuan PENG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2018;41(3):256-259
Objective To investigate the correlation between the quality of life and joint health status of adult hemophilia patients. Methods Forty-nine adult hemophilia patients were selected.The quality of life and joint health status of patients were evaluated by hemophilia-specific health related quality of life questionnaire for adults (Hemo-QOL-A) and hemophilia joint health score (HJHS). Results The Hemo-QOL-A score of adult hemophilia patients was (39.34 ± 18.97) scores, and HJHS score was(33.16 ± 13.17)scores.The Pearson correlation analysis result showed that Hemo-QOL-A score was positively related with HJHS score (r = 0.490, P<0.05), and Hemo-QOL-A score was positively correlated with muscular condition,joint activity and joint friction sound score of HJHS score(r=0.469, 0.396 and 0.290; P<0.05). Hemo-QOL-A score was not correlated with swelling, swelling duration, arthralgia and gait of HJHS score (P>0.05). In 294 joints of 49 patients, the total abnormal rate of the joint was 82.7%(243/294),the abnormal rate of the elbow joint was 72.4%(71/98),the abnormal rate of the knee joint was 90.8%(89/98),and the abnormal rate of ankle joint was 84.7%(83/98).Conclusions Decreased joint health status, mainly including the surrounding muscle condition and joint mobility, results in lower quality of life in patients with hemophilia.
8.The reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the adult haemophilia activities list
Yanxue WANG ; Zhaohui YANG ; Gang WANG ; Xiling XIAO ; Xiaojing XU ; Huafang WANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2018;40(8):608-612
Objective To test the the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the adult haemophilia activities list (HAL).Methods A Chinese version of the HAL was prepared by translation,back-translation and revision.Adult hemophilia patients were used to test it and a short-form arthritis impact measurement scale (AIMS-SF) simultaneously.A total of 98 valid questionnaires were collected.The internal consistency,reliability,split-half reliability,content validity,construct validity and convergent validity were tested.Results The Cronbach's α coefficients for the total questionnaire and its dimensions were all 0.7 or more.The half-reliability test produced a Spearman.correlation coefficient of 0.97.The Pearson correlation coefficients relating each dimension score with the total score and each dimension's entry score with the dimension score were all greater than 0.6.The correlation coefficient between the dimensions of the two questionnaires was smaller than the correlation coefficients relating each dimension with the total scale.There was relatively good correlation between the HAL sum score and the AIMS2-SF sum score (r=0.640,P≤0.01),as well as between the HAL sum score and the AIMS2-SF physical score (r=0.576,P≤0.01).Conclusion The Chinese version of the adult HAL has good reliability and validity.
9.Effects of nursing management based on plan-do-check-action in acute leukemia patients with chemotherapy
Xiling LU ; Mengli YANG ; Chunxiao CHEN ; Yan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2018;24(36):4428-4432
Objective To explore the effects of nursing management based on plan-do-check-action (PDCA) on side effects and life quality after peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in acute leukemia patients with chemotherapy.Methods From January 2017 to January 2018, we selected 96 acute leukemia patients in Hematology Department of He'nan Provincial People's Hospital as subjects by convenience sampling. All of the patients were divided into observation group and control group with the random number table, 48 cases in each group. Control group carried out routine nursing care, while observation group received nursing management based on PDCA. And then, we recorded and compared the indwelling time of PICC, hospital stay, complications and the incidence of side effects of patients between two groups. The Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) and Quality of Life Index (QLI) were used to evaluated patients' anxiety, depression and life quality three days before intervention and one month after intervention. The self-designed questionnaire was used to assess the quality of special nursing in two groups.Results The indwelling time of PICC and hospital stay of observation group were shorter than those of control group with statistical differences (P<0.01). Before intervention, there was no statistical difference in the scores of SAS, SDS and QLI (P>0.05). After intervention, the scores of SAS and SDS of observation group were lower than those of control group; and the scores of QLI and dimension scores of the quality of special nursing of observation group were higher than those of control group; the differences were all statistical (P<0.01). The incidences of complications and side effects of observation group were statistically lower than those of control group (P<0.05). Conclusions Nursing management based on PDCA can effectively decrease the occurrence risk of side effects and complications after PICC among acute leukemia patients with chemotherapy, improve patients' life quality and emotional state which has clinical application and promotion value.
10.The research progress for anti-tumor strategies of radiotherapy and immunotherapy
Liu YANG ; Xiling ZHU ; Gong LI
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2017;37(1):73-77
With the deeper understanding of tumor , more and more evidence indicates that the occurrence and development of tumors are closely related to the body′s immune function .More and more researches focus on tumor immunology to find an effective way of enhancing anti-tumor immunity . Radiotherapy has played an important role in anti-tumor immunity recently though it was believed as a traditional treatment for cancer before .Radiotherapy could convert a cold tumor into a hot tumor, which might ameliorate immune suppressive microenvironment , improve tumor immunogenicity and activate the cellular immune response .However, the abscopal effectof single radiotherapy is very rare . Immunotherapy is capable of enhancing the immune response produced by radiotherapy .In this paper , the basic theory and clinical practice of radiotherapy and immunotherapy were reviewed and the related clinical strategies were summarized .

Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail