1.Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention in Parkinson's Disease Based on Keap1/Nrf2/ARE Signaling Pathway: A Review
Liuping YUE ; Yongkang SUN ; Fangbiao XU ; Yanbo SONG ; Yijun WU ; Huan YU ; Xinzhi WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(9):307-317
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disorder primarily characterized by motor dysfunction. The main pathological features include the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, abnormal aggregation of alpha-Synuclein (α-Syn), and the formation of Lewy bodies. However, the exact mechanisms remain unclear. In recent years, the PD incidence has gradually increased, while current treatment methods are limited to symptom alleviation, incapable of halting disease progression, and prone to adverse effects, thus making it urgent to search for medicines effective for PD. Modern research indicates that the Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1)/nuclear factor E2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)/antioxidant response element (ARE) signaling pathway is closely related to oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, apoptosis, ferroptosis, and mitochondrial dysfunction, playing a crucial role in the pathophysiological development of PD. A large number of studies have further confirmed that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can regulate diseases through a holistic view of Syndrome differentiation and microscopic molecular pathways. With unique advantages, such as multiple targets, multiple pathways, and fewer adverse reactions, TCM provides a new strategy for PD treatment. This article elucidates the mechanism of the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway in the occurrence and development of PD, while summarizing the latest research on PD intervention by TCM monomers, active ingredients, and compounds, as well as acupuncture via the precise targeted regulation of the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE pathway, aiming to provide a reference for clinical medicine development to prevent and treat PD.
2.Differentiation and Treatment of Late-Stage Sequelae of Cerebrovascular Disease Through Unblocking and Supplementing Brain Collaterals Based on the Collateral Disease Theory
Zicheng ZHAO ; Yongkang SUN ; Yijun WU ; Yilong SUN ; Yanbo SONG ; Jin HAN ; Dan SONG ; Xinzhi WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(17):1899-1904
Based on the theory of collateral disease, the treatment of late-stage sequela of cerebrovascular disease is considered to be primarily associated with deficiency and obstruction of cerebral collaterals and dysfunction of the spirit mechanism. Therefore, the fundamental therapeutic principle is to unblock and supplement the brain collaterals. Clinically, the late-stage sequelae of cerebrovascular disease are classified into four patterns, which are malnourishment, deficiency-heat, stasis obstruction, and phlegm clouding of brain collaterals. These are treated respectively with Tiansui Tongqiao Decoction (填髓通窍汤) to supplement essence and nourish the brain through moistening, unblocking and supplementing, Qingnao Touluo Decoction (清脑透络汤) to enrich yin, regulate spirit, and unblock collaterals through clearing and penetrating, Yiqi Tongluo Decoction (益气通络汤) to tonify qi and resolve stasis while softening tendons and unblocking collaterals, and Xinrun Touqiao Beverage (辛润透窍饮) to unblock and tonify yin and yang while unblocking the collaterals through acrid-moistening medicinals. Flexible modification of prescriptions according to individual symptoms was applied, resulting in favorable therapeutic outcomes.
3.Stage-Based Differentiation and Treatment of Narcolepsy:from the Perspective of "Wei Qi Disharmony"
Yijun WU ; Yongkang SUN ; Yanbo SONG ; Min ZHAO ; Xiangzhe LIU ; Xinzhi WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(18):1961-1965
This article summarizes the clinical experience in diagnosing and treating narcolepsy based on the wei qi theory. The key pathogenesis of narcolepsy is considered to be the disharmony of wei qi. In the initial stage, lung, spleen, and kidney deficiency leads to insufficient generation and propulsion of wei qi. In the progressive stage, phlegm-damp and qi stagnation obstruct sanjiao (三焦), while the interstice of flesh is unrelaxed, and the skin pores are occluded, causing sluggish circulation of wei qi. In the attack stage, pathogens obstruct the upper jiao (焦), whereas pectoral qi fails to diffuse, and wei qi becomes constrained and blocked in the yin aspect, which may transform into wind or heat and bind with phlegm and stasis, resulting in sudden excessive sleep, cataplexy, dream disturbance, hallucinations, and sleep paralysis. Accordingly, a three-stage differentiation and treatment strategy is proposed, including reinforcing the root and strengthening wei qi in the initial stage with Peiben Shiwei Decoction (培本实卫汤), resolving phlegm and unblocking the pathways to smooth the flow of wei qi in the progressive stage with Tongjiao Dawei Decoction (通焦达卫汤), and diffusing wei qi, awakening the spirit, and opening the upper jiao in the attack stage with Xuanwei Xingshen Decoction (宣卫醒神汤). Clinically, treatment should distinguish deficiency from excess, the primary from the secondary, administer staged and dynamic treatments, and make good use of light, clear, ascending, dispersing, acrid, and aromatic medicinals to restore the movement of wei qi, thereby providing a reference for differentiation and treatment of narcolepsy in traditional Chinese medicine.
4.Exploring the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases From the Spleen:Based on The lmbalance of"lntestinal Flora-Mitochondria-Lipid Metabolism"
Chiyuan MA ; Chenfei HE ; Xinzhi WANG ; Xiangzhe LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(3):762-769
Neurodegenerative diseases are chronic and progressive diseases of the nervous system.Modern studies have shown that intestinal flora disorders,mitochondrial dysfunction and lipid metabolism abnormalities are closely related to the occurrence and development of neurodegenerative diseases,but the treatment methods are limited.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spleen is the"the foundation of nurture"and the"the source of Qi and blood biochemistry",Qi deficiency leads to insufficient Qi,blood and body fluid metaplasia,brain dysplasia,leading to the occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases.This paper discusses the mechanism of treating neurodegenerative diseases by spleen from the perspective of"intestinal flora,mitochondria and lipids",and concludes that intestinal flora balance is the material basis of spleen function,mitochondrial homeostasis is an important mechanism of the function of"spleen governing transportation and transformation",and abnormal lipid metabolism is an important manifestation of spleen deficiency and phlegm stasis.Intestinal flora,mitochondria and lipid metabolism may be the potential biological basis for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases by spleen in traditional Chinese medicine.In order to provide ideas for the clinical research and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
5.Exploring the Application of Xuming Decoction in Post-Stroke Limb Movement Disorders Based on the Principle of"Wind Prevailing and Causing Movement"
Yanbo SONG ; Yongkang SUN ; Fangbiao XU ; Xinzhi WANG
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(4):436-441
Post-stroke limb movement disorder is a common functional disorder after stroke.Xuming Decoction in Ancient and Modern Records of the Proven is an important prescription of Zhang Zhongjing for treating"stroke prickly heat,the body cannot hold it-self".It has been modified and recorded in many later generations,among which Xiaoxuming Decoction in Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces for Emergency is the most commonly used.With the development of the"internal wind theory"of stroke,the pre-scriptions of Xuming Decoction were gradually criticized and even abandoned because they often used"wind drugs"and were difficult to understand the medical theory of"internal wind".Based on the viewpoints of"wind prevailing and causing movement"and"internal wind being the change of yang qi in the body",the paper proposes the theory of"inducing wind to promote movement"of Xuming De-coction and believes that"wind is qi".At the beginning of stroke,wind-yang is violently hyperactive,and wind prevails and causes movement,resulting in stroke;after stroke,yang qi is weak,wind is defeated and static,and limbs are unable to use.However,"wind drugs"such as Ephedra sinica Stapf and Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees have the functions of generating wind and promoting movement,revitalizing the decadent and the useless,exciting yang qi,harmonizing the ying and wei,and raising and lowering qi.The Xuming Decoction is mainly composed of"wind drugs",which warms the yang and replenishes the qi,generates wind to excite yang qi,and revitalizes the weak;replenishes the yang to induce wind and promote movement,replenishes qi and generates blood;relieves muscles to harmonize the ying and wei,and dredges the limbs;restores the pivot to regulate the axis of the internal organs,unblocks the qi,and promotes the recovery of limb motor function after stroke,providing a theoretical basis for the clinical application of Xuming Decoction.
6.Construction Research on Comprehensive and Full-Cycle Patient Service Quality Evaluation Index System in Large Public Hospitals
Luzhu LAI ; Nan CUI ; Chen WANG ; Jiangfeng LI ; Xinzhi SHAN ; Yongjie ZHU ; Linlin FANG ; Ting BIAN ; Xianghua CHEN
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(1):60-64
Objective To construct a quality evaluation index system for non-medical technical services in public hospitals,aiming to provide a more scientific and feasible basis for evaluating patient service quality.Methods Based on literature research,the SERVQUAL theory was used to preliminarily formulate a comprehensive and full-cycle evaluation index for patient service quality.The final evaluation index system was determined through expert consultation,and the Analytic Hierarchy Process was used to determine the weights of the evaluation indices.Results The questionnaire response rates for the two rounds of expert consultation were both 100%.The authority coefficients of the experts were 0.82 and 0.80,respectively,indicating a high level of expert authority.The Kendall's W coefficient increased from 0.088 to 0.107 between the two rounds,and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.001),indicating good consistency of expert opinions.The consistency results of each judgment matrix were less than 0.1,passing the consistency test.The final evaluation index system consisted of six primary indicators (tangibility,reliability,responsiveness,assurance,empathy,and continuity) and 33 secondary indicators.Conclusion The selection of evaluation indicators revolves around the core service processes of outpatient,inpatient,and other hospital services,focusing on key elements at various critical junctures that influence patient experience.The evaluation indicators aim to guide hospitals to improve not only essential needs but also desired improvements in service quality,thus promoting the continuous enhancement of hospital services.
7.Exploring the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases From the Spleen:Based on The lmbalance of"lntestinal Flora-Mitochondria-Lipid Metabolism"
Chiyuan MA ; Chenfei HE ; Xinzhi WANG ; Xiangzhe LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(3):762-769
Neurodegenerative diseases are chronic and progressive diseases of the nervous system.Modern studies have shown that intestinal flora disorders,mitochondrial dysfunction and lipid metabolism abnormalities are closely related to the occurrence and development of neurodegenerative diseases,but the treatment methods are limited.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spleen is the"the foundation of nurture"and the"the source of Qi and blood biochemistry",Qi deficiency leads to insufficient Qi,blood and body fluid metaplasia,brain dysplasia,leading to the occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases.This paper discusses the mechanism of treating neurodegenerative diseases by spleen from the perspective of"intestinal flora,mitochondria and lipids",and concludes that intestinal flora balance is the material basis of spleen function,mitochondrial homeostasis is an important mechanism of the function of"spleen governing transportation and transformation",and abnormal lipid metabolism is an important manifestation of spleen deficiency and phlegm stasis.Intestinal flora,mitochondria and lipid metabolism may be the potential biological basis for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases by spleen in traditional Chinese medicine.In order to provide ideas for the clinical research and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
8.Exploring the Application of Xuming Decoction in Post-Stroke Limb Movement Disorders Based on the Principle of"Wind Prevailing and Causing Movement"
Yanbo SONG ; Yongkang SUN ; Fangbiao XU ; Xinzhi WANG
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(4):436-441
Post-stroke limb movement disorder is a common functional disorder after stroke.Xuming Decoction in Ancient and Modern Records of the Proven is an important prescription of Zhang Zhongjing for treating"stroke prickly heat,the body cannot hold it-self".It has been modified and recorded in many later generations,among which Xiaoxuming Decoction in Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces for Emergency is the most commonly used.With the development of the"internal wind theory"of stroke,the pre-scriptions of Xuming Decoction were gradually criticized and even abandoned because they often used"wind drugs"and were difficult to understand the medical theory of"internal wind".Based on the viewpoints of"wind prevailing and causing movement"and"internal wind being the change of yang qi in the body",the paper proposes the theory of"inducing wind to promote movement"of Xuming De-coction and believes that"wind is qi".At the beginning of stroke,wind-yang is violently hyperactive,and wind prevails and causes movement,resulting in stroke;after stroke,yang qi is weak,wind is defeated and static,and limbs are unable to use.However,"wind drugs"such as Ephedra sinica Stapf and Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees have the functions of generating wind and promoting movement,revitalizing the decadent and the useless,exciting yang qi,harmonizing the ying and wei,and raising and lowering qi.The Xuming Decoction is mainly composed of"wind drugs",which warms the yang and replenishes the qi,generates wind to excite yang qi,and revitalizes the weak;replenishes the yang to induce wind and promote movement,replenishes qi and generates blood;relieves muscles to harmonize the ying and wei,and dredges the limbs;restores the pivot to regulate the axis of the internal organs,unblocks the qi,and promotes the recovery of limb motor function after stroke,providing a theoretical basis for the clinical application of Xuming Decoction.
9.Construction Research on Comprehensive and Full-Cycle Patient Service Quality Evaluation Index System in Large Public Hospitals
Luzhu LAI ; Nan CUI ; Chen WANG ; Jiangfeng LI ; Xinzhi SHAN ; Yongjie ZHU ; Linlin FANG ; Ting BIAN ; Xianghua CHEN
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(1):60-64
Objective To construct a quality evaluation index system for non-medical technical services in public hospitals,aiming to provide a more scientific and feasible basis for evaluating patient service quality.Methods Based on literature research,the SERVQUAL theory was used to preliminarily formulate a comprehensive and full-cycle evaluation index for patient service quality.The final evaluation index system was determined through expert consultation,and the Analytic Hierarchy Process was used to determine the weights of the evaluation indices.Results The questionnaire response rates for the two rounds of expert consultation were both 100%.The authority coefficients of the experts were 0.82 and 0.80,respectively,indicating a high level of expert authority.The Kendall's W coefficient increased from 0.088 to 0.107 between the two rounds,and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.001),indicating good consistency of expert opinions.The consistency results of each judgment matrix were less than 0.1,passing the consistency test.The final evaluation index system consisted of six primary indicators (tangibility,reliability,responsiveness,assurance,empathy,and continuity) and 33 secondary indicators.Conclusion The selection of evaluation indicators revolves around the core service processes of outpatient,inpatient,and other hospital services,focusing on key elements at various critical junctures that influence patient experience.The evaluation indicators aim to guide hospitals to improve not only essential needs but also desired improvements in service quality,thus promoting the continuous enhancement of hospital services.
10.Comparison of clinical outcomes and complications between translaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy and microdiscectomy in the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation
Xinzhi ZHANG ; Xinyu YANG ; Suomao YUAN ; Lianlei WANG ; Yonghao TIAN ; Xinyu LIU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(1):1-9
Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar discectomy (PEID) and posterior small incision microdiscectomy (MD) in the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 132 patients who underwent revision surgery for recurrent lumbar disc herniation at the same segment at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University between July 2012 and August 2022. The patients were treated with either PEID or MD. The PEID group consisted of 90 patients, including 51 males and 39 females, with a mean age of 42.7±11.3 years and a mean body mass index (BMI) of 23.7±3.4 kg/m 2. The surgical segments were L 4-5 in 38 cases and L 5S 1 in 52 cases. The primary surgeries included open discectomy in 7 cases, laminectomy with bone graft in 3 cases, MD in 35 cases, and PEID in 45 cases. The MD group consisted of 42 patients, including 30 males and 12 females, with a mean age of 41.2±12.6 years and a mean BMI of 24.3±4.7 kg/m 2. The surgical segments were L 4-5 in 19 cases and L 5S 1 in 23 cases. The primary surgeries included open discectomy in 2 cases, laminectomy with bone graft in 1 case, MD in 17 cases, and PEID in 22 cases. The visual analogue scale (VAS) scores for low back pain and leg pain, Oswestry disability index (ODI), immediate postoperative VAS score for surgical wound pain, intraoperative blood loss, surgical wound length, operation duration, length of hospital stay, and various complications before and after surgery were compared between the PEID and MD groups. Results:The operation duration in the PEID group was 81.7±11.3 min, that in the MD group was 85.2±9.5 min, but the difference was not statistically significant ( t=1.740, P=0.081). The intraoperative blood loss in the PEID group was 4.4±2.9 ml, the surgical wound length was 0.9±0.2 cm, and the length of hospital stay was 3.1±1.3 d, all significantly less than those in the MD group (26.6±10.3 ml, 3.4±1.1 cm, and 8.7±1.6 d, respectively), with statistically significant differences ( P<0.05). Both groups were followed up, with a mean follow-up duration of 24.4±5.5 months in the PEID group and 24.5±4.9 months in the MD group, and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups ( t=0.101, P=0.920). Both the PEID and MD groups showed significant improvements in postoperative VAS scores for leg pain, VAS scores for low back pain, and ODI compared with preoperative values ( P<0.05). Additionally, the VAS score for surgical wound pain on the first postoperative day in the PEID group was 1.2±0.4, which was lower than that in the MD group (2.9±0.6), with a statistically significant difference ( t=19.261, P<0.001). The incidence rates of muscle weakness, postoperative sensory abnormalities, and dural tears in the PEID group were 12%(11/90), 27%(24/90), and 6%(5/90), respectively, significantly lower than those in the MD group [31%(13/42), 40%(17/42), and 33%(14/42), respectively], with statistically significant differences ( P<0.05). However, there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in the incidence rates of recurrence, residual nucleus pulposus, spinal cord-like hypertension syndrome, subcutaneous wound infection, or intervertebral space infection ( P>0.05). No patients in either group developed retroperitoneal hematoma postoperatively. Conclusion:For patients with recurrent lumbar disc herniation after primary posterior surgery, PEID demonstrates equally excellent clinical efficacy compared with MD, with smaller surgical trauma and a lower incidence of complications.

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