1.Mechanism of Electroacupuncture Alleviating Inflammatory Pain in Rats by Regulating ErbB Subtypes in the Spinal Dorsal Horn
Yuxin WU ; Shuxin TIAN ; Zhengyi LYU ; Dingru JI ; Xingzhen LI ; Yue DONG ; Binyu ZHAO ; Yi LIANG ; Jianqiao FANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(1):69-78
ObjectiveTo observe the changes in the levels of different subtypes of epidermal growth factor receptor (ErbB), namely ErbB1, ErbB2, ErbB3, and ErbB4, in the spinal dorsal horn of inflammatory pain model rats, and to explore their mechanism of mediating hyperalgesia as well as the intervention mechanism of electroacupuncture at "Zusanli (ST 36)" and "Kunlun (BL 60)". MethodsThe study was divided into five parts. In experiment 1, 14 Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into control and inflammatory pain group (7 rats each group) to observe the pain behavior and the protein expression of different ErbB receptor subtypes in the spinal dorsal horn. In experiment 2, 30 rats were randomly divided into control group 1, inflammatory pain group 1, and low-, medium-, and high-concentration TX1-85-1 groups, with 6 rats in each group, to observe the effect of inhibiting spinal ErbB3 on inflammatory pain. In experiment 3, 12 rats were randomly divided into control virus group and ErbB3 knockdown virus group, with 6 rats in each group, to observe the effect of knocking down ErbB3 in the spinal dorsal horn on inflammatory pain. In experiment 4, 44 rats were randomly divided into control group 2, inflammatory pain group 2, electroacupuncture group, and sham electroacupuncture group, with 11 rats in each group, to observe the effect of electroacupuncture. In experiment 5, 40 rats were randomly divided into control group 3, inflammatory pain group 3, electroacupuncture group 1, and electroacupuncture + NRG1 group, with 10 rats in each group, to observe the effect of activating ErbB3 on electroacupuncture. A rat model of inflammatory pain was established by subcutaneous injection of 100 μl of complete Freund's adjuvant into the sole of the unilateral hind foot of SD rats. Rats in the low-, medium-, and high-concentration TX1-85-1 groups were intrathecally injected with ErbB3 inhibitor TX1-85-1 on day 5 to day 7 after modeling. Rats in the ErbB3 knockdown virus group were injected with ErbB3 knockdown virus packaged with adenovirus vector-based short hairpin RNA (shRNA) into the spinal dorsal horn in situ 3 weeks before modeling. Rats in each electroacupuncture group received electroacupuncture at bilateral "Zusanli (ST 36)" and "Kunlun (BL 60)" from day 1 to day 7 after modeling, with dense-sparse waves at a frequency of 2 Hz/100 Hz and a current of 0.5-1.5 mA for 30 minutes once a day. Rats in the electroacupuncture + NRG1 group were intrathecally injected with ErbB3 ligand recombinant human neuregulin-1 (NRG1) after electroacupuncture intervention from day 5 to day 7 after modeling. The mechanical withdrawal threshold and thermal withdrawal latency of rats were measured on day 1, 3, 5, and 7 after modeling to evaluate behavior, and Western Blot was used to detect the protein and phosphorylation levels of each ErbB subtype in the spinal dorsal horn. ResultsCompared with the control group, rats in the inflammatory pain group showed decreased mechanical withdrawal threshold and thermal withdrawal latency of rats, and increased expression of phosphorylated ErbB3 (p-ErbB3) protein in the spinal dorsal horn on days 1, 3, 5, and 7 after modeling (P<0.01). On day 5 and day 7 after modeling, compared with the inflammatory pain group 1, the mecha-nical withdrawal threshold and thermal withdrawal latency of rats in the medium- and high-concentration TX1-85-1 groups increased, and the expression of p-ErbB3 protein decreased (P<0.05). On day 1, 3, 5, and 7 after modeling, compared with the control virus group, the mechanical withdrawal threshold and thermal withdrawal latency of rats in the ErbB3 knockdown virus group increased (P<0.05). On day 5 and day 7 after modeling, compared with the inflammatory pain group 2 and the sham electroacupuncture group, the mechanical withdrawal threshold and thermal withdrawal latency of rats in the electroacupuncture group increased, and the expression of p-ErbB3 protein decreased (P<0.05). On day 5 and day 7 after modeling, compared with the electroacupuncture + NRG1 group, the mechanical withdrawal threshold and thermal withdrawal latency of rats in the electroacupuncture group 1 increased (P<0.05). ConclusionThe p-ErbB3 in the spinal dorsal horn involved in hyperalgesia in rats with inflammatory pain, and electroacupuncture at "Zusanli (ST 36)" and "Kunlun (BL 60)" can alleviate inflammatory pain by inhibiting the expression of p-ErbB3 protein in the spinal dorsal horn of rats.
2.Effect Mechanism of Chinese Patent Medicine Weiyangning Pill on Preventing and Treating Gastric Mucosal Injury in Rats
Xingzhen DAI ; Zeming ZHU ; Xiaolan WANG ; Xinyi LIANG ; REN'AN QIN ; Ruliu LI ; Ling HU
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(12):1904-1912
Objective To investigate the repairing effect and mechanism of Chinese patent medicine Weiyangning pill on gastric mucosal injury in rats induced by anhydrous ethanol,and to establish a high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)method to determine the five main components of Weiyangning pill.Methods The five components of paeoniflorin,psoralen,atractylenolide Ⅲ,liquiritin and hesperidin in Weiyangning pill were detected by HPLC.SD male rats were randomly divided into normal control group,model control group,Weinaian group,and large and small dose group of Weiyangning pill.All rats were fasted for 24 hours without water fasting.The normal control group and the model control group were given purified water by gavage.While Weinaian group was given Weinaian(3 g·kg-1),the test group were given intragastric perfusion of Weiyangning(3,1.5 g·kg-1)respectively.After 2 hours,all the rats,except the normal control group,were intragastrically administered with anhydrous ethanol(5 mL·kg-1)to establish the model of gastric mucosal injury.An hour later,the experimental materials were collected,and the gross score of gastric mucosal injury was observed and calculated.The gastric mucosal slices were stained by hematoxylin-eosin(HE)to calculate the pathological scores.Immunohistochemistry was employed to detect the expression of gastric mucosa-related proteins.Results The high-performance liquid chromatogram of Weiyangning pill was obtained,and the absorption peaks with the same retention time as the five standard substances(paeoniflorin,psoralen,atractylenolide Ⅲ,liquiritin and hesperidin)were observed.The general score and pathological score of gastric mucosal injury in Weiyangning groups(3,1.5 g·kg-1)were lower than those of the model control group(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Weiyangning pill(3,1.5 g·kg-1)ameliorated the decrease expression of tight junction protein(Claudin-7),adhesion junction proteins(E-cadherin and β-catenin),mucins(MUC1 and MUC5AC),and the gastric transcription factor SOX2 in the gastric mucosa of the rats modeled in anhydrous ethanol(P<0.05 or P<0.01 compared with the model control group).Conclusion The repairing effect of Weiyangning pill on gastric mucosal injury induced by anhydrous ethanol in rats is related to the increase of the expression of tight junction protein,adhesion junction protein,mucin and gastric transcription factor.
3.Early clinical efficacy of ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma technology in the treatment of lumbodorsal myofascial pain syndrome after sports injury
Shaolong AI ; Qian WANG ; Kaiwen LI ; Xingzhen LIN ; Na LI ; Hongying JIANG ; Hongchen HE
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2023;39(9):786-792
Objective:To explore the early clinical efficacy of ultrasound visualized platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of lower back myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) after sports injury.Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 32 patients with lower back MPS after sports injury, who were admitted to West China Hospital of Sichuan University from January 2023 to March 2023. Ultrasound-guided PRP injection into the erector spinalis or quadratus psoas muscles was used for treatment. Before treatment, at 24 hours, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks after treatment, pain and function were evaluated using visual analogue scale (VAS), McGill pain questionnaire (McGill), Roland Morris dysfunction questionnaire (RMDQ), and Oswestry dysfunction index (ODI). Before treatment and 4 weeks after treatment, the quality of life was evaluated using the short-form 36 item health survey questionnaire (SF-36). The adverse reactions were observed during treatment and follow-up.Results:A total of 32 patients with lower back MPS after sports injury were enrolled, including 10 males and 22 females; aged 12-68 years [(47.3±16.3)years]. All the patients were followed up for 4 weeks. Before and at 24 hours, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks after treatment, the VAS was 5.0(4.0, 6.0)points, 3.5(3.0, 4.8)points, 2.0(2.0, 3.0)points, and 2.0(1.3, 3.0)points, respectively; the McGill score was 9.0(7.0, 11.0)points, 7.0(5.0, 9.0)points, 4.0(3.0, 5.0)points, and 3.0(3.0, 5.0)points, respectively; the RMDQ score was 8.0(5.3, 10.8)points, 5.5(3.0, 8.0)points, 4.0(3.0, 5.8)points, and 3.0(2.0, 4.8)points, respectively; the ODI was 22.0(14.5, 30.0), 20.0(14.5, 25.5), 9.0(6.0, 16.0), and 8.0(4.5, 14.0), respectively. Compared with the values before treatment, the VAS, McGill score, and RMDQ score were significantly decreased at 24 hours, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks after treatment (all P<0.05); the ODI had no significant difference at 24 hours after treatment ( P>0.05), but it was significantly decreased at 2 and 4 weeks after treatment (all P<0.05). Compared with the values at 24 hours after treatment, the VAS, McGill score, RMDQ score and ODI further decreased at 2 weeks after treatment (all P<0.05). Compared with the values at 2 weeks after treatment, there was no significant difference in the VAS, McGill score, RMDQ score, or ODI at 4 weeks after treatment (all P>0.05). In the SF-36, the scores of physiological function [77.5(60.0, 93.8)points], physiological role [50.0(0.0, 100.0)points], body pain [64.0(44.5, 74.0)points], vitality [75.0(65.0, 78.8)points], social function [87.5(75.0, 100.0)points], emotional role [66.7(33.3, 100.0)points] and mental health [72.0(68.0, 83.0)points] before treatment were increased to 90.0(80.0, 98.8)points, 100.0(56.3, 100.0)points, 84.0(74.0, 84.0)points, 75.0(70.0, 80.0)points, 100.0(87.5, 112.5)points, 100.0(66.7, 100.0)points, and 76.0(68.0, 84.0)points after 4 weeks of treatment, respectively ( P<0.05 or 0.01). However, there was no significant difference in the general health status or health changes before and after treatment (all P>0.05). During treatment and follow-up, no adverse reactions such as redness, swelling, pain, or subcutaneous bleeding were observed. Conclusion:Ultrasound-guided PRP treatment can improve the early pain, lumbar mobility and quality of life of patients with lower back MPS after sports injury, with no presence of adverse reactions.
4. Application of metagenomics next-generation sequencing in monitoring Legionella pneumophila infection after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Lili YUAN ; Huizheng ZHAO ; Jianping ZHANG ; Fang WANG ; Nannan LI ; Xingzhen ZHAO ; Xue CHEN ; Yang ZHANG ; Daijing NIE ; Panxiang CAO ; Mangju WANG ; Ming LIU ; Mingyue LIU ; Hongxing LIU
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2019;28(12):734-738
Objective:
To investigate the application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in detection of the rare or difficult-to-cultivate pathogens.
Methods:
One patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who went through allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) developed symptoms of infection after transplantation. Conventional microbial culture, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and mNGS combined with biological information analysis were performed with plasma and cerebrospinal fluid samples, the anti-infective treatment was adjusted according to the test results, and the efficacy was assessed.
Results:
No suspected pathogens were detected by microbial culture and PCR in the cerebrospinal fluid and plasma samples since the patient developed infection symptoms. However, Legionella pneumophila was analyzed by mNGS in the cerebrospinal fluid specimen on day 23 after allo-HSCT (reads count: 19 655), and it was considered as the principal pathogen after comprehensively evaluating the patient's clinical manifestations and the test results. Then the antimicrobial treatments were adjusted according to the patient's clinical manifestations and laboratory test results, and the number of gene sequences of Legionella pneumophila was monitored by mNGS method. Azithromycin, tigecycline, and other antibiotics effective for Legionella pneumophila were used after detecting this pathogen. A total of 15 mNGS analysis were performed during the 5-month period, and the highest number of Legionella pneumophila sequences monitored in the cerebrospinal fluid was 2 226, the lowest was 253 and eventually turned negative. The clinical symptoms and treatment outcomes were consistent with the mNGS monitoring results.
Conclusions
The mNGS technology has significant value in detection of the rare and difficult-to-cultivate pathogens. The mNGS technology provides a valuable supplement to microbial culture and PCR methods.
5.Effect of continuity nursing on lung function and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2017;21(4):40-43
Objective To study the effect of continuity nursing on lung function and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Methods A total of 90 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in our hospital were randomly divided into observation and control groups,with 45 cases per group.The control group was given health education during hospitalization and at discharge,and the observation group was conducted continuity nursing.After 3 months of nursing,nursing outcomes were evaluated.Results After nursing,the arterial partial pressure of oxygen [p(O2)],arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure[p(CO2)] in the observation group were better than the control group (P <0.05).The forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1),mean flow velocity (MMEF),forced vital capacity (FVC) in the observation group were higher than the control group (P <0.05).St George's respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) score,and the respiratory symptoms in the observation group were better than the control group (P < 0.05).The general health,physiological function,physiological function,physical pain,vitality,social function,emotional function,mental health in the observation group were better than the control group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Continuity nursing in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases can effectively promote the recovery of pulmonary function,and improve the quality of life,so it is worth promotion.
6.Effect of continuity nursing on lung function and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2017;21(4):40-43
Objective To study the effect of continuity nursing on lung function and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Methods A total of 90 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in our hospital were randomly divided into observation and control groups,with 45 cases per group.The control group was given health education during hospitalization and at discharge,and the observation group was conducted continuity nursing.After 3 months of nursing,nursing outcomes were evaluated.Results After nursing,the arterial partial pressure of oxygen [p(O2)],arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure[p(CO2)] in the observation group were better than the control group (P <0.05).The forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1),mean flow velocity (MMEF),forced vital capacity (FVC) in the observation group were higher than the control group (P <0.05).St George's respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) score,and the respiratory symptoms in the observation group were better than the control group (P < 0.05).The general health,physiological function,physiological function,physical pain,vitality,social function,emotional function,mental health in the observation group were better than the control group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Continuity nursing in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases can effectively promote the recovery of pulmonary function,and improve the quality of life,so it is worth promotion.
7.Efficacy of saxagliptin in failed glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Xingzhen WANG ; Kun WANG ; Xiaowei ZHENG ; Jianping CHU ; Li LI
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(4):52-53,57
Objective To explore the efficacy of saxagliptin in the treatment of failed glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus on the basis of established treatments.Methods 172 cases of failed glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus from June 2013 to December 2014 in department of endocrinology of the first hospital of Ningbo were selected and received health education of 8 weeks, then received saxagliptin on the basis of established treatments for a consecutive treatment of 12 weeks.The HbA1c, fasting blood glucose ( FBG), 2-hours postprandial blood glucose (2hPBG), body mass index (BMI), insulin dosage and adverse event were observed.Results The FBG,HbA1c and 2hPBG after treatment of 12 weeks were significantly lower than those pre-treatment[(7.1 ±2.0)vs.(8.3 ±1.6)mmol/L,(10.2 ±2.3)vs.(15.2 ±2.9)mmol/L,(7.0 ±1.5) vs.(8.0 ±1.7)%], with significant difference (all P <0.05), while there was no significant difference in BMI between pre-and post-treatment [(24.4 ±3.0)vs.(24.9 ±2.7)kg/m2].The insulin dose after treatment of 12 weeks was significantly lower than that pre-treatment[(22.6 ±7.9)vs. (32.3 ±8.2) U/d], with significant difference (P <0.05).There were two patients dropout because of the intolerable digestive tract symptom. Conclusion The adding of saxagliptin could control FBG,2hPBG and HbA1c effectively and decrease insulin dose, without gaining weight in the treatment of failed glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus on the basis of established treatments.
8.Relationships between high altitude de-adaptation syndrome and training burnout of plateau soldiers after returning to the plain
Kui DING ; Quanchao LI ; Yan WANG ; Xingzhen MENG ; Tian QIN
Military Medical Sciences 2016;40(8):661-664,694
Objective To explore the relationship between high altitude de-adaptation syndrome and training burnout of plateau-garrisoned soldiers after returning to the plain.Methods A total of 140 plateau-garrisoned soldiers who had returned to the plain were chosen by random cluster sampling and measured with the Training Burnout Test.They were divided into two groups according to the occurrence of acute mountain sickness.We compared the differences in training burnout between the two groups and analyzed the relationship between acute mountain sickness and training burnout. Results ①The incidence of high altitude de-adaptation syndrome of plateau-garrisoned soldiers was 80.00% after returning to the plain.There was statistically significant difference between plateau soldiers after returning to the plain,the plateau stability-keeping forces that returned to the plain (78.36%) (χ2 =0.188, P=0.664) and plateau migrants who returned to the plain (75.10%) (χ2 =1.279, P=0.258).Main symptoms of high altitude de-adaptation were fatigue (12.86%), dizziness (11.43%) and meakness (10.00%).②Compared with soldiers who had no high altitude de-adaptation syndrome, victims of de-adaptation syndrome had higher scores of training burnout, physical and psychological exhaustion and training-alienation (P<0.01).Compared with soldiers who had normal body mass indexes, those who were overweight had higher incidence of altitude de-adaptation (P<0.05).③The regression equation between plateau de-adaptation syndrome and training burnout of plateau soldiers after returning to the plain (P<0.01) is:Training burnout =0.498 ×plateau de-adaptation syndrome -0.126 ×age+0.038 ×length of military service +0.069 ×educational degree+0.029 ×body mass index.Conclusion There exist correlations between high altitude de-adaptation syndrome and training burnout of plateau soldiers after returning to the plain.Reducing the occurrence of high altitude de-adaptation syndrome can help reduce the degree of training burnout.

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