1.Signaling Pathways Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Regulation by Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Manman YAO ; Liya MA ; Dawei ZHANG ; Xuelin ZHANG ; Xuan ZHOU ; Yu TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(3):301-312
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent gynecological diseases, and its incidence is increasing year by year, seriously affecting the physical and mental health of female patients. The pathogenesis of this disease is complex and has not been fully clarified. At present, PCOS is mainly treated by Western medicine, which, however, has poor efficacy and induces various adverse reactions. Therefore, developing safe and effective therapies has become a difficult problem that needs to be solved. Studies have confirmed that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can regulate phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/Akt), mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (MAPK/ERK), Toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor-κB (TLR4/NF-κB), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)/Smads, secreted glycoprotein/β-catenin (Wnt/β-catenin), adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), and advanced glycation endproduct/receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (AGE/RAGE) signaling pathways to ameliorate insulin resistance, inhibit inflammation and oxidative stress, regulate endocrine hormone disorders, and intervene in apoptosis and autophagy, thus alleviating the symptoms, slowing down the disease progression, and improving the ovarian function. The treatment of PCOS with TCM has demonstrated definite effects and high safety. Therefore, exploring this disease from cellular and molecular perspectives can provide a theoretical basis for its clinical treatment and new drug development. However, there is a lack of systematic reviews on the modulation of relevant signaling pathways by TCM in the treatment of PCOS. This article reviews the research progress in the treatment of PCOS with the active ingredients and compound prescriptions of TCM by regulating relevant signaling pathways in recent years, with the aim of providing evidence to support the promotion of TCM for treating PCOS in the future.
2.Effect of high-dose vitamin B6 on stress-induced liver cell death in rats with severe trauma and the possible mechanism
Yinjie ZHANG ; Zhihuai WANG ; Xuelin TANG ; Haiyang ZHOU ; Peng GAO ; Chunfu ZHU ; Zhongzhi JIA ; Maoxing YUE ; Xihu QIN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(6):558-568
Objective:To investigate the effect of high-dose vitamin B6 on stress-induced liver cell death in rats with severe trauma and its possible mechanism.Methods:Thirty-two male SD rats were selected and divided into sham surgery group, sham surgery+B6 group, trauma group, and trauma+B6 group by using a random number table, with 8 rats in each group. Rat models of severe trauma were established by inducing abdominal wall injury, bilateral femoral fractures, unilateral cranial injury, and withdrawal of 4 ml blood from the femoral artery. The sham surgery+B6 group and trauma+B6 group were treated with saline solution plus high-dose vitamin B6, while the sham surgery group and trauma group with infusion of saline solution only. At 36 hours after injury, rat liver tissues were collected for the following experiments: (1) the genes differentially expressed in the liver tissues of the rats of the trauma group and the trauma+B6 group were screened with next-generation sequencing, followed by an analysis of the possible involvement of cell death pathways; (2) validation was conducted to ascertain whether high-dose vitamin B6 could influence various cell death pathways in the liver cells in the sham surgery group, sham surgery+B6 group, trauma group, and trauma+B6 group: apoptosis was confirmed through terminal-deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining; necroptosis was verified by mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein (MLKL) immunohistochemical staining; autophagy was examined via transmission electron microscopy; ferroptosis was confirmed by detecting oxidative malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, oxidized glutathione levels, Prussian blue staining with diaminobenzidine (DAB) enhancement, transmission electron microscopy, and immunohistochemical staining for acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4 (ACSL4); (3) Biological information analyses [Gene Ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), and Gene Enrichment analysis (GSEA)] were performed for biological processes and signaling pathways represented by liver tissue sequencing results of rats between the trauma group and the trauma+B6 group.Results:(1) In the liver tissues of rats, there were 344 significantly differentially expressed genes between the trauma group and trauma+B6 group, comprising 137 upregulated genes and 207 downregulated genes, of which 18 genes were associated with apoptosis, autophagy, necroptosis, ferroptosis, and pyroptosis. (2) No significant differences were found in TUNEL staining among the sham surgery group, sham surgery+B6 group, trauma group or trauma+B6 group; MLKL protein expression levels in the liver tissues after trauma were improved, of which the trauma+B6 group was lower than that of the trauma group; Electron microscopy showed that autophagic activity in the liver cells were significantly increased after trauma, which was significantly lower of the trauma+B6 group than that of the trauma group; MDA levels in the rat liver tissues were (0.20±0.05)nmol/mg, (0.17±0.07)nmol/mg, (0.69±0.11)nmol/mg and (0.52±0.07)nmol/mg in the sham surgery group, sham surgery+B6 group, trauma group, and trauma+B6 group respectively ( P<0.01), with the trauma group having the highest MDA levels and trauma+B6 group having lower MDA levels than the trauma group; Oxidized glutathione levels in the liver tissues of the four groups were (11.75±2.09)μmol/g, (11.69±1.66)μmol/g, (19.75±3.40)μmol/g, and (14.51±1.46)μmol/g respectively ( P<0.01), with the trauma group having the highest levels and trauma+B6 group having lower levels than the trauma group; Significantly increased iron deposition was observed in the liver tissues after trauma, with lower iron deposition in trauma+B6 group than the trauma group; Electron microscopy revealed significantly lower mitochondrial membrane density in the trauma+B6 group compared to the trauma group. ACSL4 protein expression level was lower in the trauma+B6 group compared to the trauma group; (3) GO, KEGG and GSEA enrichment analyses suggested that high-dose vitamin B6 may enhance cholesterol synthesis metabolism in the liver cells and alleviate oxidative stress to reduce liver cell damage and restore normal liver cell function after trauma. Conclusions:High-dose vitamin B6 attenuates stress-induced liver injury in rats with severe trauma by inhibiting the progression of necroptosis, autophagy and ferroptosis. Its molecular mechanism may be associated with enhanced hepatic cholesterol synthesis metabolism and alleviation of oxidative stress in the liver cells.
3.Hospital Centralized Monitoring of Post-market Clinical Safety of Naoxintong Capsules in 7 345 Patients
Chunxiao LI ; Xiao LING ; Xuelin LI ; Jinfa TANG ; Yuhuan CHEN ; Hui ZHANG ; Tao XU ; Yantao JIN ; Bo ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(17):157-165
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical safety of Naoxintong (NXT) capsules after marketing, find out the potential risk factors of the drug as soon as possible, and reveal the incidence, nature, and clinical manifestations of the adverse events (ADE) and adverse reactions (ADR) of NXT capsules, so as to provide a basis for safe use of the drug in clinical practice. MethodA prospective, large-sample, multi-center observational cohort study was conducted to monitor all the 7 345 inpatients and outpatients orally taking NXT in 14 hospitals in China from January to December in 2018, with at least one follow-up. The demographic characteristics, disease type, NXT medication, ADR occurrence, characteristics, and prognosis of the patients were collected. SPSS 23.0 was used for single-factor and multivariate logistic regression to predict the influencing factors of ADR. ResultThe male and female patients accounted for similar proportions. There were 5 081 patients (79.40%) aged ≥60 years and 3 153 patients (49.27%) with body mass index (BMI) exceeding the normal standard. There were 344 (5.38%) patients with a history of allergy to medicines and food, 9 (0.14%) patients with a family history of allergy, and 52 (0.81%) patients with a history of allergic diseases. The ADRs associated with NXT occurred in 22 patients, with the incidence of 0.34%. The clinical manifestations of ADR appeared in 31 cases, involving 10 organs/systems, of which gastrointestinal system damage was the most common (17, 54.84%). All ADRs were mild or moderate. Most ADRs (19, 86.36%) occurred within 4 weeks after administration. The patients with alleviated NXT-associated ADRs accounted for 81.82%. No indicators related to significant increases in ADR risks were found. ConclusionNXT is well tolerated in the general population. The hospital centralized monitoring for the clinical safety of oral Chinese patent drugs based on HIS data and Web tracking and follow-up system is an essential means for the post-market research on the safety of drugs.
4.Application of case-based learning in the image post-processing teaching of standardized training of medical imaging technology
Xuelin PAN ; Jiayu SUN ; Wei CHENG ; Yuan YUAN ; Hehan TANG ; Liping DENG ; Lingling QIAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2023;22(2):284-288
Objective:To explore the application effect of case-based learning (CBL) and lecture-based learning (LBL) in the teaching of image post-processing course in the standardized training system of medical imaging technology.Methods:A total of 34 trainees in the standardized training of imaging technology of Batch 2018 in West China Hospital of Sichuan University were divided into the experimental group and the control group according to their student numbers, with 17 students in each group. CBL teaching was carried out in the experimental group, and LBL teaching was carried out in the control group. According to the standardized training course design, after one year of image post-processing course teaching, the teaching effect was evaluated through closed-book examination, questionnaire survey and post-processing test. SPSS 20.0 was used for t-test and Mann-Whitney U test. Results:The scores of closed-book examinations (74.42±6.10) and post-processing test (73.47±6.03) in the experimental group were higher than those in the control group [(69.11±3.70) and (69.08±6.51)], and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). The questionnaire survey showed that the students in the experimental group recognized CBL teaching in terms of learning interests stimulation, classroom atmosphere mobilization, clinical thinking cultivation, self-study ability training, and analysis of difficult and rare cases, etc. Conclusion:In the image post-processing course of standardized training of medical imaging technology, the rational application of CBL teaching mode is helpful to improve students' learning enthusiasm, self-learning ability, comprehensive analysis of clinical ability, practical ability, innovation consciousness and so on.
5.Study on promotion of the scientific research capability for young imaging technologists by STAR training model in continuing education
Hehan TANG ; Liping DENG ; Xuelin PAN ; Yuan YUAN ; Wei YU ; Lingling QIAN ; Yuming LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2023;22(8):1238-1241
Combing with the professional characteristics of imaging technology, Radiological Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University established the STAR training model for imaging technologists to cultivate the scientific research quality of young technicians, which includes sub-professional group training, tutor responsibility system, arrangement of research time, and reading-film session of technologists. Practice shows that this training model has made a series of achievements so far, such as that the number of publishing articles, funds application, authorized patents and oral presentation at international congress has been significantly increased. In addition, there is a high recognition of the STAR training model among young imaging technologists. Therefore, the STAR model can stimulate the scientific research passion of young technologists, and improve their scientific research capability.
6.Discussion on the content and record standard of TCM clinical pharmacist’s pharmacy teaching calendar
Chunxiao LI ; Dan LI ; Xiao LING ; Xuelin LI ; Jinfa TANG ; Ya ZHAO ; Bo ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2022;33(21):2671-2675
Based on the summary of the content and record standard of the teaching calendar of western medicine ,combined with the practical exploration experience of pharmacy teaching calendar in the clinical pharmacists training base of the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine ,the contents ,that reflected the thinking and theoretical characteristics of TCM ,including“four diagnoses ”of TCM ,the“theory,method,prescription and medicine ”analysis of TCM prescriptions ,the evaluation of the rational use of Chinese patent medicines ,are integrated into the first page of pharmacy calendar ,pharmaceutical care plan ,pharmaceutical care records ,and the summary of pharmacy calendar . At the same time ,the evaluation and guidance of teaching calendar are strengthened for clinical pharmacist trainees ;it is exploringly established that teaching calendar of Chinese medicine is suitable for standardized training of clinical pharmacists of Chinese medicine . It not only improves the ability of pharmaceutical care in clinical pharmacists ,but also reflects pharmacists ’value,and provides pharmaceutical care practice methods and document record reference for standardized training of clinical pharmacists of Chinese medicine .
7.Application of case-based learning combined with problem-based learning teaching model in refresher training of medical imaging technologists
Yuan YUAN ; Daguang WEN ; Hehan TANG ; Liping DENG ; Lingling QIAN ; Xuelin PAN ; Ziwei WANG ; Yuming LI ; Zhenlin LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(8):1064-1068
Objective:To explore the application effect of case-based learning (CBL) combined with problem-based learning (PBL) teaching model in refresher training of medical imaging technologists.Methods:The study recruited 46 imaging technologists trained in radiology department in the Batch 2017 and Batch 2018 of West China Hospital of Sichuan University. They were divided into 2 groups: experimental group (23 persons) and control group (23 persons). CBL combined with PBL teaching method was used in the experimental group, and traditional lecture-based learning (LBL) method was used in the control group. The results of attitude evaluation, staged exminations, graduation assessment and operational skill tests were compared between the two groups, and the questionnaire survey was performed to test the affirmation of self-worth of the two groups of interns. SPSS 17.0 was used for chi-square test, independent t test, and Mann-Whitney U test. Results:Theoretical examination results at the second stage, the third stage, completion and operational examination results in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group [(91.17±2.59) vs. (85.26±3.03), (92.00±1.86) vs. (87.43±3.23), (92.39±2.08) vs. (87.04±2.93), (85.70±5.48) vs. (80.87±5.57), P<0.05]. The questionnaire survey showed that such 7 aspects as the stimulation of subject interest, the cultivation of exploration spirit, the exercise of self-learning ability, the establishment of clinical ideas, the analysis of difficult problems, the mastering of practical operations, and the affirmation of self-worth in the experimental group were better than those in the control group, with significant difference ( P<0.05), while the consolidation of theoretical knowledge of the experimental group was not statistically different from the control group ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The reasonable application of CBL combined with PBL teaching model in refresher training of medical imaging technologists is helpful to improve their learning enthusiasm, self-learning ability, clinical analysis ability, practical operation ability, and long-term consolidation of theoretical knowledge.
8.Application of image-reading combined with problem-based learning in continuing education of radiographer
Guoyong CHEN ; Hehan TANG ; Yuan YUAN ; Chunchao XIA ; Xuelin PAN ; Zhenlin LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(9):1237-1239
The Department of Radiology of West China Hospital of Sichuan University provides us a teaching model that image-reading combined with problem-based learning (PBL) for radiographer once a month. Based on the problem images and typical cases, after careful image-reading, radiographer is guided to think positively and propose specific solutions to the problems. Then designated personnel gives a detail lecture on related diseases, imaging performance, diagnostic requirements, conventional scanning schemes, operating specifications, common problems and image post-processing, etc., which aims at taking continuing education for radiographers.
9.Effects of Active Components of Naoxintong Capsule on the Proliferation of HUVEC and Its JAK/STAT Signal Pathway,Vasoactive Substances ,Adhesion Molecules and Inflammatory Factors
Weixia LI ; Xiaoyan WANG ; Wenhui JIA ; Mingliang ZHANG ; Jinfa TANG ; Xuelin LI
China Pharmacy 2021;32(3):301-308
OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of the main active components of Naoxintong capsule (NXTC)on the proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cell(HUVEC) and its key protein JAK/STAT signal pathway , vasoactive substances ,adhesion molecules and inflammatory factors so as to clarify the m echanism of NXTC for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. METHODS :The effects of different concentration of 12 active components [caffeic acid(1.56-200 μmol/L),ferulic acid (1.56-200 μmol/L),senkyunolide H (3.125-200 μmol/L),n-butylidenephthalide(3.125-200 μmol/L),ligustilide(1.56-200 μmol/L),cryptotanshinone(0.625-80 μmol/L),tanshinol sodium (1.56-200 μmol/L),paeoniflorin (1.56-200 μmol/L),formononetin(1.56-200 μmol/L),salvianolic acid B (1.56-200 μmol/L),catechin(1.56-200 μmol/L)and astragaloside Ⅳ(1.56-200 μmol/L)] on the proliferation of HUVECs were evaluated by CCK- 8 assay. The effects of above active components(3 dose groups ,setting up 0 μmol/L blank control group,hereinafter)on mRNA expression of key proteins JAK 2, STAT3,Akt,ERK in JAK/STAT signal pathway were measured by RT-PCR. The effects of each active component on the expression of PAI- 1,VCAM-1,ICAM-1,VEGF and NF-κB p65 were detected by ELISA. RESULTS :Ferulic acid (6.25,25-200 μg/mL),senkyunolide H (6.25-200 μmol/L),ligustilide(200 μmol/L),cryptotanshinone(10-80 μmol/L),paeoniflorin(1.56, 6.25,12.5 μmol/L),salvianolic acid B (1.56-12.5 μmol/L,200 μmol/L)and catechin (25 μmol/L)could significantly inhibit the proliferation of HUVECs ;caffeic acid (1.56,12.5 μmol/L),ligustilide(50 μmol/L),trashinol sodium (6.25 μmol/L)and paeoniflorin(1.56,100,200 μmol/L)could significantly promote the proliferation of HUVECs (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with blank control group ,mRNA expression of JAK 2,STAT3 and Akt were decreased significantly in some dose groups of ferulic acid,formononetin,salvianolic acid B and astragaloside Ⅳ(P<0.05 or P<0.01);the expression of PAI- 1 were significantly decreased in some dose groups of caffeic acid ,ferulic acid and n-butylphthalide;the expression of ICAM- 1 and VCAM- 1 were decreased significantly in some dose groups of caffeic acid ,ferulic acid ,n-butenylphthalide,cryptotanshinone,formononetin and catechin;the expression of NF-κB p65 were decreased significantly in some dose groups of ferulic acid ,n-butenylphthalide, formononetin,salvianolic acid B and astragaloside Ⅳ;the expression of VEGF were increased significantly in some dose groups of caffeic acid and catechin (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS :The active components of Naoxintong capsule may play the role of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis by inhibiting the expression of JAK/STAT signal pathway key protein mRNA and PAI- 1,ICAM-1,VCAM-1,NF-κB p65 in HUVEC ,and promoting the expression of VEGF.
10.Correlations of blood pressure variability after thrombolysis with symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage and outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke
Lei ZHANG ; Guojun LUO ; Chunlei TANG ; Zhen LIU ; Dingzhong TANG ; Canfang HU ; Xuelin LIANG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2020;28(6):407-414
Objective:To investigate the correlation of blood pressure variability within 24 h after thrombolysis with symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) and 90 d outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke.Methods:Patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator in the Department of Neurology, Jinshan Branch, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital from January 2017 to May 2019 were enrolled prospectively. The baseline data of the patients were collected. The patients were divided into sICH group and non-sICH group according to the changes of head CT and the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score after thrombolysis. At 90 d after thrombolysis, the modified Rankin scale was used to evaluate the outcomes, and the patients were divided into a good outcome group (0-2) and a poor outcome group (3-6). The blood pressure within 24 h after thrombolysis was monitored and the parameters related to blood pressure variability in 5 time periods (0-2 h, 2-6 h, 6-12 h, 12-18 h, and 18-24 h) were calculated, including systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) maximum (max), minimum (min), maximum and minimum difference (max-min) and mean (mean). The differences between the adjacent blood pressures were calculated, the standard deviation (SD), successive variation (SV), rise successive variability (SVrise), drop successive variability (SVdrop), the maximum squared difference in blood pressure rise (SVrisemax), the maximum squared difference in blood pressure drop (SVdropmax) were calculated and recorded, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the effect of various blood pressure variability parameters on sICH and the outcomes after intravenous thrombolysis. Results:A total of 112 patients receiving intravenous thrombolysis were included in the study. Their median age was 71 years (range, 38-92 years), 66 were males (58.9%); median baseline NIHSS score was 10. Seventeen patients (15.2%) developed hemorrhagic transformation, 10 of them (8.9%) were sICH. The 90-d follow-up showed that 73 patients (65.2%) had a good outcome, 39 (34.8%) had a poor outcome and 7 of them (6.3%) died. There were significant differences in hypertension ( P=0.029), ischemic heart disease ( P=0.012), total cholesterol ( P=0.033), baseline NIHSS score ( P=0.003) between the sICH group and the non-sICH group. There were significant differences in age ( P=0.025), gender ( P=0.005), atrial fibrillation ( P=0.003), etiologic classification of stroke ( P=0.003), baseline NIHSS score ( P<0.001) and sICH ( P=0.003) between the poor outcome group and the good outcome group. In addition, there were significant differences in multiple blood pressure variability parameters among the above groups (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that DBP SVdropmax, 6-12 h DBP SV, 12-18 h DBP SV, 6-12 h DBP SVdrop, 12-18 h DBP SVdrop were the independent risk factors for sICH after intravenous thrombolysis (all P<0.05); 2-6 h SBP SV, 2-6 h SBP SVrise, 2-6 h SBP SVdrop, 2-6 h DBP SV, 2-6 h DBP SVrise and 2-6 h DBP SVdrop were the independent risk factors for poor outcome after intravenous thrombolysis (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Early blood pressure and some blood pressure variability parameters are closely related to sICH and outcomes after intravenous thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke. Closely monitoring of blood pressure and its variability can help clinical management and outcome prediction after intravenous thrombolysis.

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